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Evening star., 1928-12-07

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budgets the these pennies could be used fare reduced
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be attained taking the millions on hand the from only
from the surplus but from other On of this should be
placed the yearly of and the contemplated
sale of Great Fa am told there has been deal hand with
Chicago for the purchase this valuable potential power also
machine which said be able reduce the of making electric
by exactly oneha the This must be taken
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commenced buying my stock the Washington Railway Electric
Co. june 906more than p Faith the future development
of this Capital City prompted Three years ago. when
the North American Company the local field pouned
sell stock Bombarded by bgm grams long distance ephone
calls special delivery mall and by personal solicitation wttood the shell
shock and invariably told the cous stock for SALE
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has control what under the law should be purely local
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My faith the Congress of the United States and the Laws of the
Columbia is still unShaken
Evening star., 1928-12-07

In the presidential election four
years ago the Communist candidate
for President received 36,336 votes.
Evening star., 1928-12-07
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Evening star., 1928-12-07
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Evening star., 1928-12-07

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New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
CENTRAL SCHOOL PROGRAM
Senior Dramatic Club and Glee Clubs to Provide Entertainment
 At Junior High Tomorrow Night.

The Senior Dramatic club will present d play called, Christmas at the Cross Roads" in the auditorium of the Central Junior High school on Friday evening, under the direction of Miss Frances Coombs.
 The story centers around a schoolroom group which is rehears- ing and decorating for a church en- tertainment. Elizabeth Wallbank portrays the part of the school teacher while Fred Steinman. as Tommy Lawson. the irrepressible small boy, furnishes a touch of hu- mor
 The Glee clubs of the school un- der the direction of Miss Doris Bradley wil furnish the music for the evening in the form of a can- tata called, "The Wonderful Story" There will be more than 100 voices in the chorus. Christmas carols will be sung.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
GRAND THEATER, HARTFORD

It isn't often that one finds the straight man of a Mutual burlesque offering the featured played but Frank O'Rourke, the leading man with "Wine. Woman and Song" the current attraction at the Grand the ater enjoys that distinction. and he has other records in his comparative ly brief career. Of the commanding. virile type. ORourke. like Captain Riley, g. former burlesque star and now a high priced after-dinner speaker and entertainer. O'Rourke is a soldier of fortune with a pictur- esque career. He would have made an excellent Richard Harding Davis hero for he has knocked about the tour corners of the earth, been in two Central American revolutions. mined in South America and has been a guide and interpreter in northern Africa. He drifted into the show" business when in Australia and returned to America with a group of acrobats. Now O'Rourke is not an acrobat but he convinced the troupe that they needed a straight man to explain their stunts and suc- raeded so we'll before & critical audi .nce that he was engaged upon the spot. He fell in with Lewis Talbot. burlesque impresario. and that ex- plains his presence with "Wine, Woman and Song"
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
MOTHER AND MISSING
 SON ARE REUNITED
Syracuse Student Found in COlum- bus, O., Asking for News.
 paDer Job,

Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 13 Rt- Kendall Bradley Hussard, Syracuse university junior. missing since Dec. 1, was united with his mother. Mrs. Beulah J. (Hussard) Sica. of AL bany, N. Y.. here today.
 The meeting took place in the Columbus Dispatch building to which Mrs. Sica had gone as soon as she arrived from Albany. Her son. placed in hotel over night by n private detective to whom he had gone for help in finding out his own identity, recognized his mother at once. He walked haltingly across the room to where she was quietly sit- ting, stanmered out, Mother" and then fell to his knees at her feet.
 AS soon as the reunion had taken place. a change occurred in his men, tai consciousness. Yesterday he could recall in detail all his move ments of the last few days on his way from Pittsburgh to Wheeling and then here, although unable 10 tell about his actions on the day he left Syracuse. After seeing his moth- CT. the boys mind became blank on recent happenings. even to his pos ing for photographs yesterday, but he talked f1uently of the occurrences of the night of his disappearance.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
WOMAN GOES ID
 PRISON FOR LIFE
Convicted of Fourth Felony in
 Michigan-Sod Liquor

Lansing. Mich, Dec. 13 R-Mich- igan's law which makes mandatory life imprisonment for person four times convicted of felony had fasten- cd itself for the first time today on woman.
 A jury of 10 men and two women yesterday convicted Mrs. Etta Mae Miller of selling liquor It was her fourth conviction on felony charge. The verdict was returned in the courtroom of Judge Charles B. Col lingwood, the same judge who heard the trial of Fred Palm. the first per- son to be sentenced under the law. The Palm case attracted wide atten- ton when the defense contended that Palm was given life for having q pint of gin"
 Has 10 Children
 Mrs. Miller, 4s years old, Is the mother of 10 children four of whom are living. Of these four she testi- fled. she was the sole support. Her husband already is serving a peni- tentiary sentence for prohibition law violation.
 An appeal which may bring 10 test a disputed point in the habitual criminal case of the criminal code will be filed by State Senator Sey- mour Person. attorney for Mrs. Mill CT, he announced. Person was un- decided today whether the appeal would be from the conviction itself or would contend that the habitual criminal clause should not be retro active.
 Mrs. Miller's three previous con- victions were prior to enactment of the present code in 1927.
 Refuse Warrants
 Two prosecutors recently have re- fused issue warrants for dry law of- lenders because of the life impris- onment clause. Harold II. Smedley. Muskegon county prosecuting attor- ney. declared. My conscience wouldn't let me-" Several reports have been published that a move- ment to repeal the clause would be initiated when the state legislature convenes next month. Gov. Fred Green has indicated he will oppose any weakening of the criminal code.
 Mrs. Miller took her conviction calmly, but protested over and over last night in her cell that They can't send me to prison for life they can't do it." She asserted
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
Prominent New London
 Men Die at Same Time

New London. Dec. IS Rl-Two Of this city's best known men. former Alderman Henry c. Chappell an9 Edwin keeney. died here last night. MT. Chappell was IS. a member Of one of New London country's oldest families. and a member Of the firm of F. II. and A. H. Chappell Coal company. He was prominent in political circles and served two terms in the court Of common coun- cil. He was republican.
 Mir. keeney. sS. was this city's oldest citizen. He was born in South Manchester but came to this city before the Civil War and had lived here continuously since. He manufactured cigars here for many years, later entering the jewelry business and finally the stationery and news field.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
Wallingford Couple
 Seriously Injured

New Haven, Dec. 13 R-Miss Lena Cazzani. "2 and Roxy Filippo. 2S, both of Wallingford were seri- ously injured last nigh. when their car swerved off the road and crashed through fence. A plank from the fence broke through the windshield of the car, striking the girl in the face. They were taken to the New Haven hospital. where examination showed the girl to have a fractured skull, broken jaw and severe lacera- tions If the face.
 The car which is owned by Filippo, was being trven by the girl at the time of the accident. The machine was badly wrecked.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
CHILD 0F Z YEARS
 DIES FROM BURNS
Robert Mccarthy Fails to Sur
 TiVe Injuries From Flames

Robert Mccarthy. child of Mir. and Mrs. James T. Mccarthy of Ss5 Church street, who was burned at the family home yesterday. died last night at New Britain General hospital. He would have been TWO years old in February.
 It is the belief of the parents that while the child was alone in the house during a two minute ab- sence of his mother, he pulled a chair over to the gas stove and clambered up with the result tha, the flame ignited his rompers. In a few minutes his clothes were in flames and when the mother return- ed he was in front of the mirror in bed room screaming with pain and terror.
 Mrs. Mccarthy. in frantic effort to save the child. pulled off his clothes and in doing so burned her hands. Dr. Raoul J. Benoit was called and he took the boy to the hospital. The entire right side Of the boys body was badly burned.
 The child had been looking for ward to Christmas. A short time before his death he had written to Santa Claus and was waiting for an automobile" The automobile had already been purchased.
 Surviving him are his parents. his seven-months- old sister, Mae Mccarthy: his grandparents, NIr. and Mrs. James H. Mccarthy and MT. and Mrs. P. Donnorumma.
 Funeral services will be held to-. morrow afternoon at o'clock at the home on Church street. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery,
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
EMILE DAESCHNER DIES
Former French Ambassador to the United States Succumbs in Paris Today at Age of 65.

Paris, Dec. 13 R-Emile Daesch- ner, former French ambassador at Washington. died today at the age of 65.
 Emile Daeschner began his dip- lomatic career as secretary of the French embassy in London. Later he was appointed minister to Buc- harest and in 1924 he became am- bassador to the United States, pre- senting his credentials to President Coolidge late in January, 1925.
 While in Washington Ambassa dor Daeschner's chief work was con- cerned with negotiations on the debt problem, his position was some what shaken by the criticism of members of the French debt mis- sion and in October of 1925 it was learned that he was to be super ceded by Senator Victor Oberenger
 M. Daeschner went to Turkey us French Ambassador and recently retired from the diplomatic service.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
FAIR CIRCUs' AT STRAND

Tonight and for the last three days of this week the Strand is presenting another wonder bill of entertainment in presenting ''The Air Circus" to it's patrons. c Coming direct from the Gaiety theater in New York after a long run ''The Air Circus" will prove delightful entertainment. It Is a great tale of -blooded youth, of romance and love. and of adventure. The vaudeville show will offer five select acts headed by Parker and Tabb and their Philippine Sextet In Bits of Personality" presenting eight artists in song. dance and music. Helen Carlson offers "Variety DoingS." The three students offer song and dance that is something just . little different Frank Sin- clair & Company present miniature musical comedy "Find Elm and Fool En-" and Herbert Ashley, Sharpe Company offer comedy skit called Accidents Will Happen."t
 Beginning Sunday night the Strand will offer Hollywood's hap piest couple Charles Buddy Rogers and Mary Brian in their new photo- play "Sopeone to Love-"
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
SETTLED OUT OF COURT

Adam haminski, which was sched- led for trial in city court today, was settled out of court through the efforts of Attorneys J. C. Woods and Stanley J. Traceski. representing the litigants. The claim was for sl50 damages based on an agreement be- tween the two whereby the defend- ant agreed to assume seven-twelfths of city taxes upon sale of a house. He failed to do so, according to the plaintiffs claim.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

from the defendant on property at 62 Clinton street. owned jointly. The defendant claimed that he did vari- ous work in connection with keeping the place in order. such as grading the land. sowing grass and taking general care of the premises for which he alleged the plaintiff was to pay him. Attorney H. H. Miikswitz and Irving l. Rachlin represented the litigants.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
Terrific Pressure
 May Be Exerted Now

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 1S R,-A machine capable of exerting 100000 pounds of pressure per square inch. has been perfected here by Profes- sor Percy w. Bridgman, professor of physics at Harvard.
 The device. a small one, was said
 to produce pressure as great as would be exerted by an ocean e50 miles deep or an atmosphere 5000
 miles high.
 Eventually. Prof. Bridgman said, he hoped to raise the potential pres sure to s00.o0o pounds per square inch. It was said that he has had
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
City Items

At 3:1o this morning the police were notified that a man was prowl- ing about 160 Fremont street, and ringing doorbells. Sergeant Feeney and Officer McEvoy investigated and found that man was looking for Dr. Moses Kupelian.
 Hedwig Larson of 42 Olive street reported to the police that a pair ot glasses was stolen out of a teachers desk at Nathan Hale school.
 Miss Angeline Stiquel of 16 New field avenue reported to the police at 6:30 last evening that she was driving past the South church and struck parked car.
 The Foreign Missionary depart ment of the South Congregational church will meet Friday at o'clock at the home of Mrs. r. w. Macon her of 120 Ten Acre road. Mrs. B. E. Bassette will review the book. Friends of Africa" and letters from missionaries of the church will be read. Mrs. Minna Kohler of Spring field will sing Christmas carols. A Christmas tea and social will follow.
 Special hot lunches at Crowell's. -advt.
 Mir. and Mrs. Albert T. Hall of 637 West Main street announce the birth of daughter. Carol Joyce. at their home.
 Unity Rebekah lodge will hold its regular meeting Friday evening at Odd Fellows hall. The second nom- ination of officers will take place.
 The bridge and dance of Stanley WQmen's Relief Corps scheduled for the Burritt hotel on December 2s has been postponed until January 1. according to announcement by the president. Mrs. May A. Gibney, be- cause of illness among the commit tee.
 The New Britain Junior Citizens club voted last night to change the name of the organization to the h. dependent Citizens club. Plans for a banquet on Christmas eve were discussed.
 Joseph Hergstrom, physical in- structor at the Y. M. C. A.. address, ed the assembly at the Central Jun- for high school yesterday on the subject of sportsmanship.
 A daughter was born this morning to former Mayor and Mrs. Gardner C. Weld of Corbin avenue.
 Charles P. Grabowski of this city was granted a license to operate a public service motor vehicle, after d hearing yesterday by Assistont Attor- ney General Raymond A. Johnson.
 Arthur Miller. aged 8. of 1859 Stanley street.ran into the rear of an driven by John J. klick, of 1o7 Church street. Middletown. last evening on West Main street, and was slightly injured.
 The police were notified today of the return of the operators licenses of Joseph Zeleski of 413 East street and David Sandquist of 26 Court street, also the suspension of the H. cense of Edwin Wolfer of 163 Tre- mont street.
 The Stanley Svea Grain and Coal Co.,. brought suit today for $500 against M. Gakewicz of West Hart ford. through Attorney Leonard s. Appell. Deputy Sheriff NJ. Finelli served the papers.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
PARSONS, HARTFORD

Fred Hillebrand. who has scored another hit in Well, Well. Well" i" which opens at Parsons tonight landed" on Broadway in "Take It From Me-" One of the leading New York reviews said that Fred was unique among comedians; and evil lently the Shubert's eagle showmen, thought we'll of that opinion. for they engaged Hillebrand for "The Rose Girl" which was followed by the principal comedy role in "The Pass ing Show," Listen Dearie" and "The Studio Girl"
 This towering fun-maller is six feet three. built as if on stilts. He has been variously described as an animated string bean," a human lead pencil" and "a living skeleton from the circus" acrobat, contor- tionist.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
LARGE SUPPLY OF TREES

St. Paul. Dec. 13 P - Northern Minnesota's forests and swamps have sent a million Christmas trees to the market this year.
 The value of the trees on the stump was in excess of S50.000. The Minnesota forest service supervised their removal. Cutters are obliged to file with the service reports of their operations.
 The harvest is conducted chiefly by merchants who buy or contract for stumpage rights.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
THE TERROR" AT CAPITo


 The Capitol is offering it's first 100 per cent all talking picture in presenting today and Saturday the Vitaphone feature 'The Terror" An all star cast is featured each and every one speaking their parts throughout the picture. It is com- posite of all goose -fleshy things-it has to do with the search for the master mind in bank robbery and for the loot which Is concealed presumably in dilapidated English manor house. now occupied by a niserly old doctor and his pretty daughter-and converted into a rest cure. Here come such a collection of odds anad ends of humanity as is seldom seen outside Bedlam.
 Beginning Sunday night the Capi- tol will offer another 100 per cent talking picture Lights of New York"
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
Says King Undergoing
 DiathermaI Treatment

London. Dec. 13 R)-The Daily Express said today that King George had been undergoing diathermal treatment for the last two weeks. An apparatus especially installed in his bedroom gives q high frequency elec- trical treatment which is passed into the patients body with an all ternating current. The effect is to stimulate the nervous system and strengthen the heart.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
CANCELS CALL TO TIREMEN

\ WOnlan teIepNOHtd 10 Ire Htau- quarters at 5:l3 last evening that an was on fire near the end of Broad street. but few minutes after Co. No. had started, she tele- phoned that the firemen were not needed. Apparently she must have driven away at once. for the tiremen could find no trace of burning car when they arrived.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
JUDGE RESERVES DECISION

Decision was reserved today in city court by Judge Henry F. Roche in the suit of Benjamin Solomon against John Timko. in which the plaintiff sued for $15o damages as one-half of collected rents due him
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

several narrow escapes from injury while the apparatus was in the ex- perimental stage.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-13

throughout the trial that the testi- l mony of the arresting officers was | false.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-26

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New Britain herald., 1928-02-27

FIRST OF YEAR-"Rusty" Cal- low, Penn rowing coach, gets his crew out on the Schuylkill for the first spin of the year. It is the earliest in years that the Penn navy has gotten on the water.
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New Britain herald., 1928-02-27

RETURNS FOR MORE-Phil Scott, British heavy weight is back for more. He spent short time here, being beaten plenty, and says he will return to England for good if he is knocked out in any of his new bouts. ,,.r,.ton., ,u,.,,,, ,., ,...,
New Britain herald., 1928-02-27
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REGENT GOES HUNTINC-Admral Horthy, the Regent of Hungary, chatting with M Pesthy, Min ster of Justice. during hunting trip in Hungarian province. .,,,.r,.,,.,., s.ur..,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-11
Appreciation Of
Music Subject In
Kiwanis Luncheon
Especial TO The Herald)

PHARR, May ii.-Music apprecia-
ton was the subject under discus
sion nc the regular meeting OF the
Kiwanis club Of Pharr on Thursday
May 10, with Prof. Stinnette of Ed
inburg college as the principal speak
er. Other entertainers who had n
part in the program included Mrs. J.
s. Roe Of Alamo, Miss Walden of
Alamo. Mrs. White Dostcr Of McAllen,
Mrs. Payne Of McAllen. Miss Dorothy
Kirkpatrick of Edinburg and Mr..
Stinnette of Edinburg.
x. G. White was unanimously elect
cd TO attend the Kiwanis ~Interna-
tional convention which is to be held
in June in Seattle, Washington.
The kiwanis club of Pharr and the
Lions clubs OF both San Juan and
Alamo are to unite and give q picnic
10 all students in the Pharr-San Juan
Alamo school district who have been
neither absent MOI tardy during the
school term. More than $50 stu
dents will attend and addresses are
to be made to the young people COM
mending them for their punctuality
and fa~ithfulness to their duty. Pres.
ident Fleming selected a committee
to represent the Pharr kiwanis club
in a meeting of the committee from
the other clubs when complete and
final arrangements will be made for
the affair.