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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-18
Eyewitness Accounts

New York. Sept. is P>-Eye-w wit
ness accounts of the hurricane at
san Juan were brought here today
by the captain and passengers on
board the Porto Rico line steamer
San Lorenzo.
The San Lorenzo was tied up to
her pier in San Juan last Thursday
and Friday when the tropical storm
struck that West Indian city in all
its fury.
Zone could not see anything for
the density OF the rain and the
mist" said Captain Fred w. Folker.
II knew that the air was filled
with flying objects. for we could hear
them crash. The rain came so
fiercely that it was like hail. and as
In all hurricanes 1t came down in
regular waterfalls.
I'VE had taken on most of our
cargo. but sailed without 100 Of our
passengers, as they were to have
come from other island cities and
plantations and the roads to San
Juan were. as a matter of fact, vir-
tually blocked with debris. or rem
dered impossible by pools OF water.
All service by wheels. trains auto
mobiles and street cars had
stopped"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-18
Real Estate News
Warranty

warranty
Heirs OF Joseph Landgren TO Al
bert NJ. and Anna l.. Peterson. east
side of Maple street and on the
west side OF Cherry street.
Louis Wallin, guardian for Clar-
ice Wallin. to Albert and Anna NJ
Peterson. interest In same property
Marion Cieslowski 10 Stalla Sly
meczko. McClintock road.
Frank Poglitsch to Sebastiane
Gozzo. Lyons street.
A. $. Petrauskas to Andrew Rum
zis, Seymour avenue.
Mortgage
Walter A. Lathrop to Burritt Saw
ings bank $4,000, West Main street
Frederick and Mary Heisler to the
Fidelity Finance Corp. $4,000. Shut
tie Meadow avenue.
Angelo and Assunta Cenci to the
Fidelity Industrial bank, $3.50,
Chestnut street.
Releases
Michael Kukuc to Nora Kukuc,
Lyon street.
New Britain Trust Co. to Walter
A. Lathrop. West Main street.
Burritt Savinks Bank to Walter
A. Lathrop. West Main street.
Axce r. Larson to Selma johnson
Lyons street.
W. Il. Rossberg to Frederick and
Mary Heisler. Shuttle Meadow ave-
nue..
Assignment
A. NJ. Paoneasa to the Commercial
Trust Co., Hartford avenue.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-18
PETUSKIS May Be HELD
TO EXPLAIN FATALITIES
Driver Of Carsin WlicI, Two We're
Killed Remains IN Hospital
With Injuries

Andrew Petuskis, Jr.. OF 45G
Chestnut street. this city. driver OF
the sedan which was wrecked OH
Poquonock bridge, Windsor. early
yesterday morning when two local
young women We're killed, il ex-
pected to recover from serious In
juries, it was said at Hartford hos
pital today. John Shutran of 1873
North street. this city, who sustain
ed 2 fracture Of the left leg and
other Injuries In the accident is also
at Hartford hospital and his re-
corery is expected.
Because OF petushi Us condition,
Constable Kennedy of Windsor was
refused admittance to his room for
an interview yesterday. but it is ex-
pected that the driver will be de-
tanned when he Is able to leave the
hospital. at least for an investiga-
ton by the authorities into the cir
cumstances surrounding the double
fatality. The victims OF the acct
dent were Estelle Smiegel. 20, and
Alice Orzelok. Is, both OF 30 Small
ley street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-18
CURB MARKET HAS
AN UPWARD trend
Several Specialties Make Wide
Gains

New York. Sept. IS LFN-Price
trends were generally upward on the
curb market today. several special
ties making wide gains.
Safe Way stores and Sanitary
Groceries scared Is and l6 points
to new high, while Swedish Ameri-
can investment went up more than
5 points.
Motors were strong. under the
leadership Of Stutz. which sold up
six points to new high. Auburn
gained and Ford of Canada,
points. Checker Cab, however. eased
Air shares were also generally
strong, Curtiss Aero right and Key
stone going to new tops. Bancitaly
sold up to 1870. then reacted more
than a point.
Royal Baking Powder. which shot
ahead last week, was weak spot in
the industrials. falling points
while Aluminium company and Gold
en- state Milk sold down . and q
points.
New Mont led the mines with a
gain Of more than five points In q
heavy turnover. while New Cornelia
added point to it's gain.
Hudson Bay was under pressure
Oils reacted after yesterdays ad-
vance.
Imperial and International sagging
around a point each, while Standard
OF Ohio lost point. Vacuum, how
ever improved fractionaily.
Utilities were quiet, Electric Bond
and Share gaining fraction while
United Gas improvement dropped a
point.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-18
Destroyer Brings Aid
To Stricken Island

San Juan, Porto Rico. Sept. is up
The United States destroyer Gil
mer bearing Henry NJ. Baker. ma
tional relief disaster director Of the
Red Cross and five assistants. ar
rived at San Juan shortly after noon
today.
Mr.. Baker at once went to the
Office of Governor Horace Towner
to confer with him on relief meas
ures.
The relief director met a mission
from the Virgin Islandv and as
sured the members that he would
visit there as soon as possible after
making = relief survey OF Porto
Rico.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-18
THREE vACATE APPEALS

Frank Bochka Of rs Day street.
who was sentenced to Jail for six
months on the charge of drunken
driving, second offense, in police
court a few weeks ago. vacated his
appeal to superior court and was
taken to jail this afternoon.
Vincent Roderick, Cherry street
store proprietor. who was fined $35
and costs last week on the charge
of violation of the gambling device
statute. also vacated his appeal and
paid the fine and costs today.
William b. Wyka. who appealed
from an order of the court to post
a bend TO guarantee support of his
family. vacated his appeal today and
posted the bond.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-18
Allen Predicts Rapid
Recovery in Porto Rico

Lowell, Mass, Sept. Is %-Rapld
recovery from the effects of the hur-
ricane in Porto Rico was forecast
today by Charles H. Allen of this
city who was civil governor of the
island from 1900 to 1909 and who
was in Porto Rico In 1899 when it
was struck by another severe hurri-
cane
with aid from :he Red Cross and
the establishment OF a rationing
system. the island should recover
rapidly he said.
1.-The warm weather in the tropics
will be help to the stricken people
whose only immediate necessity Is
food"
He said further that while the
hurricane undoubtedly did great
damage to the tobacco and sugar
crops, it improved the coffee crop
by pruning off the coffee shrubs. a
process that is best done by.a high
wind,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-18
Boston Rapid Transit
Dismisses M0tOrmen

Boston. Sept. Is N-Five Rapid
Transit motormen have been dis
missed by the board Of trustees OF
the Boston elevated lines since the
fatal Beach street crash early last
month in which three persons lost
their lives.
In a report filed with Governor
Fuller today by Samuel !. Powers.
chairman of the board. ii was dis
closed that the records of all motor
men have been examined and In ad-
dition to the five dismissed. Their.
are several others under considera-
ton. Among those dismissed was
Bernard Macdonald. motorman Of
the train that figured in the fatal
crash.
The report revealed that new
agreement which gives the board OF
trustees greater freedom than ever
before In enforcing discipline has
been entered into by the Garments
Union and the board.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-18
City Items

Complaint was made to the police
today that damage has been done
by boys playing ball on the Wash
ington school grouDds. and between
I and : o'clock last night the port
able building was damaged.
Cakes Usher, vocal teacher
has resumed teaching. "or appoint
ments telephone Plainville 5sS o.
address IS Farm avenue. Plainville.
-advt.
The chorus which will sing at
the dedication of the World War
memorial Saturday will meet for re-
hearsal with the band at the Gen.
trail Junior High school this eve
ming at S o'clock.
Z. F.. Neumann, A. A. Mills and
Attorney NJ. H. Camp were reflect
ed trustees of Trinity Methodist
church at the annual meeting of
electors last evening.
Frank Poglitsch has sold land on
Lyons street to Sebastiana Gozzo
through the agency of Carlson a.
Carlson. Mr.. Gozzo will build u
modern three-family house on the
property.
Lovisy Moore tent, Daughters of
Union Veterans of Civil War, will
hold its annual meeting Wednesday
evening at the l. .. .. +. hall.
Miss Julia Silverman, daughter vi
Mr.. and Mrs. s. Silverman of ~
Trinity street, left today for New
York city to resume her studies at
Barnard college.
Mrs. Amelia Savio of 4o7 Myrtle
street, who forfeited a $50 bond in
police court yesterday when she
failed to appear to answer a charge
of theft in Grants store on Main
street last Saturday. was absent
again today although Prosecuting
Attorney Woods was ready to re-
open her case.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-18
HURRICANE LOSS
HEAVY IN FLORIDA
CONTINUED from First Page)

Delray. LAntana. Kelsey City and
Jupiter. all small towns. also felt
the fury Of the elements.
Thousands are homeless and are
being cared for In railroad stations,
In box cars and In such structures
~ withstood the storm. =
Ten Million Loss
7 have lived in Florida since
1901 and this IL the worst I have
ever seen." said Sheriff r. c. Baker.
Of Palm Beach county, after an in
spection trip. The sheriff said In his
opinion . conservative estimate of
property damage in West Palm
Beach alone would be 10000, 900.
The business section is virtually
. wreck" he declared. There isn't a
building In the city which ESCAPED
damage. It's as bad If not worse
than what hit Miami"
Mr.. Baker attributed the small
loss OF life to people being prepared
for thu storm.
Those who did not seek strong
shelter were ready to run for 1t at
the nrst sign of danger" he said.
There was but little. if any. NOV.
Ing around during the luH between
the first storm and the back LASH"
No Water or Light
There was no water. lights or gas
In the city. The sheriff. was advised
yesterday that looting had developed
in one Of the suburbs of West Palm
Beach.
He also was told by officials of
Lake Worth. an adjoining town, that
troop protection was needed. Lake
Worth officials described conditions
~ f'depiorable."
Florida national guardsmen we're
assisting West Palm Beach city Off
Gals to police the business district.
A large supply Of drinking water
was brought on a relief train from
Miami. The private car of Senator
Joe Robinson. the democratic vice
presidential nominee was attached
to this train.
Wires For Ali
After = hasty inspection of the
city. Mr.. Robinson dispatched an
appeal for assistance\to the Ameri-
can Red Cross. The storm area APP
pears to extend from Fort Lauder
dale to Titusville and is approx
mately 145 miles in width. the mes
sage read.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-18
TREASURY BALANCE
Treasury Balance. 31s0.9S7.S13.
LEWIS PRAISES SPEECH
lMita,d Mine WNkerx' Leaders De.
ciares Hoover Has Hit NAH On
the Head. !.

Springfield, Illinois. Sept. Is ~
John l.. Lewis, president Of the
United Mine Workers Of America,
commenting on the speech OF Her.
bert Hoover last night declared
that mir. Hoover penetrates the
heart OF Americas industrial and
economic problem when he de-
clarcs for full and stable employ
ment for the workers of America.
His Newark address," Mr.. Lewis
said. reveals his intimate and COM
prehensive grasp Of the economic
factors which are the every day con.
Germ Of the average American. His
specific declarations in favor Of high
wages, free collective bargaining,
restrictions in the use of injunctiens
in labor disputes, tariff schedules
protective Of American labor. con-
tinuance Of immigration restrictions,
further expansion Of cur foreign ex-
port trade. and governmental as.
sistance to the depressed textile and
bituminous coal industries constitute
a program that should carry an in
tense appeal to every thoukhtful
citizen"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-18
Bar to Give Dinner to
Atty. Harry Cinsburr

Members OF the bar and close
friends Of Attorney Harry Ginsbure
will tender him a banquet Wednes.
day at the SeQuin Golf club, Maple
Hill. The affair will have a farewell
aspect inasmuch as MIR. Ginsburx n
leaving the realms Of bacheIordem
next week.
The party will start with q kick.
er's handicap golf tournament In
which all members Of the bar who
can WELD the clubs will partieipate,
The crownins event Of the Aay viii
be the banquet at tho clubhouse in
the evening. Judge ". r. Nangan
will act rs toastmastef. Attoeney
William Curtin and Deputy 0ssri9
Martin Horwitz 49, msnbtss - The
committee ~ arrangements.
Mr.. 0insbvrg will tAhe ~ hfs
bride Miss Margery Sheath. daughter
Of MIR. and Mrs. James Sleath 81 u
south Burritt street, "a fps6Aays
September Is.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-18
Deaths
Mrs. JOscpl, Ralziewtcz

Mrs. Eva Radziewicz, 80 years old
of So Sexton street died about 2:3O
o'clock this afternoon at New Britain
General hospital. Although she had
been i'll for some time she wasead-
mitted to the hospital at 3 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon. She was the
wife of Joseph Radziewicz.
Funeral arrangements. in charge
of Frank Brodzek & Son, are in
complete.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-18
JOSEPHS-MORGAN

A marriage license was issued by
the town clerk OF Manchester Sep
tember IL to Harold J. Josephs OF
II Curtis street and Florence A.
Morgan of rs Liberty street, both
OF New Britain. MIR. Josephs is a
testman in the wire chiefs depart
ment at the local telephone plaEt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-18

Funeral services for Miss Amelia
J Pagan, who died sunday at the
home Of her sister. Mrs. Ella &.
morning in Milford. Rev. Harry
Smith. pastor OF the Emmanuel Cos
pei church. will officiate at the com
initial services at Fairview cemo-
terry IN this city this afternoon.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-18
$50 Anxious to Enter
City's Evening Schools

Although Director James f.
O'Brien has not advertised the
opening of the evening schools, last
night while his memorial float COM
mittee was holding a meeting in the
office Of the Central Junior high
school more than $50 persons APP
piled fer admission to the school
when they saw the office lighted.
Evening schools will open Monday
evoaing.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-18
Paper Manufacturer
Charges Price Fixing

Boston, Sept. IS up - Suit for
100000 charging conspiracy TO fix
here today by Wilbert +. Barrett.
Haverhill paper board manufac-
turer. In his bill of complaint he
names the Chemical Paper Manu-
featuring company Of Holyoke, Bird
and Son Of East Walpole and Rob.
ert Gair and company OF Haverhill.
He charges the three companies
with fixing prices and controlling
the industry through the Paper
Board Industries association, and
seeks the 100000 for alleged loss
of profits through the activities Of
the three companies.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-18
May Hold Last G. A. r.
Reunion at LincOln's Tomb

Springfield, III. Sept. IS R1-In-
vitation to hold final reunion at
the shrine of Abraham Lincoln In
Springfield will be extended to men,
bers OF the Grand Army Of the Re-
public at their encampment in Den
Yer this week by H. Il. Davidson,
past national adjutant.
Before his departure for Denver.
Mr.. Davidson formulated tentative
plans, and was assured of support.
The next legislature will be asked
to assist in defraying the expenses
of the encampment. The encamp-
ment would be in 1890.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-18
EORECIOSE BERLIN REALTY

A foreclosure action was brought
today by Alexander kokoski of Ber-
lin against Frank Lemanski of Ber-
lin and Norris Polucer of Middle
town through Attorney l.. J. Colon.
The plaintiff claims that on Febru-
AIRY IS, the defendant Lemanski is
SIZED note for $1,000 payable in
half year :nstaliments Of $50 and
failed to make his first payment
which became due on the cores
ponding date in August. Foreclosure
and possession of premises on the
mortgaged property located on the
Berlin highway is sought. Deputy
Sheriff Matthew Papciak served the
papers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-18
Governor Trumbull Is-at
Home With Slight Cold

Hartford. Sept. IS R-Governor
John H. Trumbull. who was expect
ed back In his office in the state
capitol today following q vacation
spent In Maine, and attendance at
the opening of the Eastern States
Exposition. Springfield. Mass. yes
terday, was reported confined to his
home in Piainville on account OF a
slight cold. The governor IL ex-
pected In his office tomorrow.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-18
Store Robbed of $22
With Proprietor Out

While Louis Brin was out of hls
store at ~ Hartford avenue today.
looking at a load of vegetables at
the curb, two young men wearing
white sweaters went into the store
and took $22 out of the cash regis
ter. Brin saw them going through
the Old Burritt school yard at Main
and East Main streets and told Mo-
torcycle Officer David Doty. who
secured the northwestern part of
the city without success. He also
reported the theft at the police sta
ton.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-18
STIR FUR $500 BROUGHT

Suit for $500 was brought by d.
L. Falletti against Joseph Leonardo
and others through Attorney William
NJ. Greenstein according TO a writ
filed today In city court. Consta bic
John &. Recor served the papers.
Property located on Clinton and
Burritt streets was attached.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-18
John j. MulcOAry

Funeral services for John Null
conry Of "a Francis street will be
held Wednesday morning at .
o'clock instead of Thursday morning
at that hour. A solemn high mass OF
requiem will be celebrated at st.
Marys church. Burial will be in st.
Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-18
Funerals
Mrs. Alexander RSOnen FAINT

Funeral services for Mrs. Alexan-
der Bonenfant of 10 Erwin place
o'clock at st. Mary's church. Burial
will be in st. Mary's. cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-18
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors for the kindness and SYM
pathy shown us during our recent
bereavement in the death of our be-
loved wife and daughter. also for the
beautiful floral offerings received.
Signed
MR.. LOUIS MILLER
MIR. AND MRS
CHARLES PARSONS
AND FAMILY
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-18
DUTIES COLLECTED

st. Adams, VT. Sept. Is R-Du-
ties totalling $lC7.S93.53 were col
lected in the Vermont customs dis
trict in August, Collector Harry c.
Whitehall announced today. This Ia
$11.373.1f more than that collected
in July. One Of the heaviest revenue
producing commodities was cream,
OF which 264,lO0 gallons were i'm
ported from Canada during the
months. At 20 cents a gallon. the
total duty was S52.S2O.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-18
IS NO need FOR
Martial LAW YET
Sin Juan Faces Difficult SAM.
tlIJ Conditions After Storm

San Juan. Porto Rico, Sept. Is Up
-Despite the insistence of citizens
that martial law affords the quickest
and most effectual means for allie
waiting distress and inauguratins
proper sanitary measures to over
come the effects Of last weeks hur-
ricane, Governor Horace Towner
today advised Washington that he
did not believed the situation called
for 10 drastic. measure.
The citizens complain that while
San Juan still has last Thursdays
garbage and later accumulations in
the streets. and all available man
power 10 needed for sanitary meas
ures as we'll as for clearing roads
In the interior, large forces OF con-
vict laborers today continued to lay
sod in the new public park here and
to repair the damaged wall of the
governors palace.
Loss Not Exaggerated
Further check OF the storm raw
ages showed that the estimated
property damage of $100,000,00 was
not exaggerated. A rehabilitation of
lists OF dead and injured was start
ed, with no indication that the to-
tai of 1000 killed would be dimin-
ished.
Food Arrives
The pressing need today, accord
ing to the complaining citizens, was
for distribution OF supplies already
available. The army transport St.
Mihiel, diverted to this port by Pres
ident Coolidge because 1t carried
food stores. arrived this morning.
The more urgent immediate needs Of
the community. therefore. were be-
lieved to be provided for.
The destroyer Gilmer. bringing
Henry NJ. Baker. national relief dis
aster director of the Red Cross. and
five assistants, is due here later to-
day. After his arrival it is expected
that the relief measures will be ex-
pedited.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-18
Wall Street Briefs

American Sumatra Tobacco Cor
poration declared a stock dividend
Of per cent on the common stock
and an initial quarterly cash divi-
dend OF IS cents on the common.
placing 1t on a IS annual basis. The
stock dividend is payab BILE Nov Is tc
holders Of record Nov. !. and the
cash dividend on Oct. 5 to stock OF
record Oct. l.
New England Fuel Oil Co. Of
Massachusetts omitted the quarterly
dividend of IS cents due "a. this Time
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-18

Dolls cannot be traced farther
back than the reign Of Queen Anne
in the early part of the 18th ceI-
tury.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-18

READ HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
FOR BEST RESULTS
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-17
NRe Bulletin Bodrd
By Mrs. mary 2. Wilson

60 eks eleaner1 and q came back
all right. But the cleaning process
In likely TO weaken the threads,
and they break more easily. Try
brushing The bag thoroughly,
moisten q soft cloth with alcohol,
and rub IL over the beads gently,
changing the cloth ID it becomes
soiled.
nEAR MRS. wilson:
~ hare a very fine oId-f1sh-
toneS set OF iUorVhdndIed kniUcs
and the handles are ollCdvs veIIotc.
Hoo CON I clean the handles and
Keep the blades from bIGckenin1g
MRS. III. K. R.
Rub the ivory handles lightly
with fine emory paper TO restore
their whiteness. To clean the
blades, rub with half a raw potato
that has been dipped In brickdust.
In this column eden ueeR MIRA.
Mary ID. Wilson UH ansIreT aH
questions concerning the household.
No personal correspondence. Don't
send stamps.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-17
BY Betty Brownlee.
Famous Fashion Expert.

Famous Fashion Expert.
OATIN still reigns supreme over
-. a certain type Of dress that
achieves distinction by sim
plicity of line and richness of ma
terial. It is q material that is IN
excelled in the afternoon mode.
It has been used most interest
ingly in the frock pictured above,
which combines black crepe satin
with rose crepe de chine. In this
model the important material is
used for lower sleeve and blouse
sections, the latter gathered
slightly over the hips. A front
skirt panel continues the unbroken
blouse line, while two circular in
serts fall from the hips to lend
skirt fullness.
- The rose inserts are interesting.
In pointed line they top the blouse
and sleeves and form a kick pleat
in the skirt which appears to grow
out of the rose crepe bow that
punctuates the waistline. The slit
sleeves of black satin are faced
with lose. Rose crepe buttons and
q rolled collar and shoulder flare
Of black satin complete a delight
full costume.
Among the latest jewelry novel
ties there has appeared the per
fumette ring" This is, as its name
implies, a ring with a tricky secret