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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-20
COL, FAWCETT, MISSING
+. IN WILDERNESS, KILLED
Radio Dispatch From Relief ENpc-
diticn Tells Of His Being S'asn
by Indians.

New York. Aug. 90 UP)-The
Mysterious disappearance in the
Brazilian wilderness three years
ago of Col p. H. Fawcett. famous
British explorer, ended in his death.
according TO a story appearing in
the New York World today and
copyrighted by the North American
Newspaper Alliance.
The story says that Commander
George H. Dyott. who went in
search of Col. Fawcetts party the
first of this year, had sent radio
MESA sc to an operator in Rio De
Janeiro who had in turn relayed 1t
to Robert Lloyd of Ellsworth. Pa.
and William Mcdonald, Jr., OF
Hollis, y. Y.
The message, according 10 the
Worlds story. said that Fawcett
had been killed by Indians in July.
1925.
Dyott's message told of the hard
ships his rescue party had under
gone and said that he hoped to
reach Para early in October. Serious
trouble with Indians of the wilder
hess had hampered the progress OF
the expedition.
Fawcett's last known message
was sent back to civilization on May
30. 1925. He was then plunging into
the jungles from which he hoped 10
return IN two years.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-20
Church
CLERGY DEN0UNCE
PR0H|b|TI0NLAWS
Seven From Conn. Add Their
Condemnation Of 18th Amend.
ment As It Works Out
BISHOP BREWSTER ONE
OF MOST CONSISTENT

Says He Has Opposed it From the
Very Start-Anothcr Thinks 1t
Tempts Working Man More,
While Another Finds 1t Lowers
Morals of High School Boys and
Girls.
New Haven, Aug. 20 P--Seveu
Protestant Episcopal clcrgymen of
Connecticut are among the contrib
utors to the book prohibition As
We See It," issued by the Church
Temperance society Of the Episco-
pal church.
Headed by Bishop Chauncey B.
Brewster. the Connecticut clergy
men are strong in their denuncia-
ton of prohibition as it is working
out at the present time.
Those Giving Views
Those who accorded their views
in the book are Rev. Charles G
Scoville, Trinity church, this city
Rev. James Is. Werner. Grace
church, Norwalk; Rev, Glenn B
Coykendall. st. Andrews. Thomp
sonville; Rev. r. Nasquez, st
Pauls Hartford; Rev. Arthur P
Lewis, Naugatuck. and Rev. Georg'
f. Quaile of Salisbury school. Sails
bury.
Bishop Brewster declares that HI
had contendeI from the first tha
such a law did not belong in th'
Constitution In view of the foreigl
born population in the United States
he favors the return of light wine
"a common drink in other coun
tries.
Rev. Scoville declares that tn
country has been in a muddle sine
prohibition while Rev. Verne
Constitution, in view of the foreigl
in principle. Rey. Coykendall find
that drinking has increased at al
alarming rate among high schoo
boys and girls and Rev. Quaile de
clared that his experience with boy
has given him more definite view
on prohibition than anything else.
Rev. Nasquez finds that the work
| ing man has been more temple
| (Continued on PAGE 10)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-20
SPA PANISH WAR VETERAN
STRICKEN BY Death
F. w. Hiltbrand Dies Sud-
denly While in
Collinsville


Plainville, Aug. 20.-Frederick W.
Hiltbrand of 100 East street, Plain
Vile, a former resident of New
Britain and a member of Co. l. OF
that city during the Spanish Amer
lean war, died suddenly last night at
the home OF his stepdaughter, Mrs.
Jessie n. James of Collinsvile. He
had been in good health and high
spirits during the day as he visited
his stepdaughter, and he ate a
hearty supper. Shortly afterwards
he complained OF indigestion and lay
down to rest. A few moments later.
when his stepdaughter went to see
how he was feeling, he was dead.
Mr.. Hiltbrand was 81 years OF age.
He was born in Switzerland but had
| lived in the United States for "A
years. Much of this time he spent in
New Britain, where he joined Co. l.,
First regiment, c. n. G. He served
with this unit in the Spanish war
and later became a member of A. G.
| Hammond camp, L. S. w. V. He had
resided in Plainville for the past
nine years.
Mr. Hiltbrand is survived by his
wife, Mrs. Nellie c. Hiltbrand
eight brothers. Jake Hiltbrand OF
Eagle Harbor, Ale, Fritz HiltbranC
Of Forestville, John Hiltbrand o.
Greenwich, William Hiltbrand O.
New Britain, Adolph Hiltbrand O
Camden, n. Y, Duane Hiltbrand o
Interlaken, N. Y. David Hiltbrand o
| Williamstown, N. Y, and Herman
Hiltbrand of Pineland, Fla; foul
sisters, Mrs. Fred Allmen of Camden
N. Y, Mrs. Elmer Bloodgood o
Preble, n. Y, Mrs. Ernest Perry o
Syracuse. N Y. and Mrs Dwigh
Gordon of New Britain: a step
daughter. Mrs. Jessie \. James o
Collnsville: and a stepson, c. j
Frolke of New York city.
A full military funeral conducted
by A. G. Hammond camp will b.
held Wednesday afternoon from nj,
late residence at 100 East street
where Rev. Herbert w. Mayors o
Collinsville will conduct service a
2 o'clock. Interment will be il
Fairview cemetery, New Britain.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-20
BLODGETT IS CANDIDATE
state Tax Commission Insists That
He Is in the Race for Nomination
as senator.

Hartford. Aug, 90 Pl-State Tax
Commissioner William H. Blodgett
of Winsted is definitely in the race
for the republican nomination for
L. S. senator. The commissioner
made this clear today while denying
certain claims made in New Ha-
ven newspaper last week that he
contemplated aligning himself with
any particular candidate for lieu
tenant governor to advance his own
candidacy.
While admitting that he is un-
aualifiedly, a candidate for the re-
publican nomination for senator.
Com missioner Blodgett declared he
will not be the leader in fight in
the republican convention as has
been claimed in some papers, and
also contends it is about time State
Senator Frederic c. Walcott Of Nor
folk announced his candidacy if he
is to be a candidate.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-20
EXPECT ACTION SOON
ON P. 0. EXTENSION
Officials Await Approval of
Deeds for Addition
Site

BY GEORGE II. MANNING
iva shington bureau of the N. B. Herald)
Washington, ID. c., Aug. 90 -
Bids on the $3.50, 900 extension to the
New Britain post office building will
he advertised within the next few
days, declared the department of
justice, which is investigating title to
the site OF the proposed extension.
when interviewed today.
The delay in advertising and
awarding of bids was occasioned by
the customary procedure of investi-
eating all titles to sites acquired by
the government for public buildings
and other oiccts. This is one OF
the steps by which all post office
construction proceeds, and while NO
unusual delay has occurred in the
New Britain case, the regular pro-
cedure involves some time.
Minor matters in regard to the
form of the deeds, which are now in
The hands of the United States dis
CONTINUED on Page 12)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-20
SOCIALLY Prominent
CALLED FOR QU|zzING
New Workers Appear Be-
fore Grand Jury Prob
ing Night Clubs

Now York, Aug. 20 tP-Socially
prominent New Workers subpoenaed
in connection with recent raids on
the city's night clubs, gathered in
the federal building today for ques-
tioning by the grand jury.
The witnesses lined both sides of
the jury room. Most of them arrived
at 10 a. M, the hour set down In
the subpoena. The prosecutor did
not put in his appearance until
shortly after II, when the taking OF
testimony was started.
An attorney was there for William
B. Leeds, Jr.. of Oyster Bay. Young
Leeds was in Europe, Henry A.
lTtcrhart. the lawyer said, adding
that the subpoena had been left with
the Leeds butler.
Leds might return" he said II
Norman j. Morrison. the special as
sistant attorney general who is to
CONTINUED on Page 12)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-20
Mass. Auto Death Toll
For Week Totals Eighteen

Boston. Aug .2o.-(UP)-Eighteen
persons were killed in automobile
accidents in Massachusetts last
week. according to the report OF
George A. Parker, registrar Of motor
vehicles.
This was three more than for the
previous week and seven more than
for the corresponding period of 1927
Last weeks victims included Il
pedestrians and six occupants.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-20
Last Heard From While
Flying Over Davis
Straits, 1hree.Quar-
ters Of Way to Mount
Evans, Greenland.
Most Optimistic Venture
Opinion That Aviators
Have Been Forced Down
in Wilderness and Can.
not Reach Town for
Several Days.

Chicago, Aug. 20 R-Growins
anxiety was felt today for the safe
ty of Bert Hassell and Parker
Cramcr, good will fliers from Rock
ford, H., to Stockholm, Sweden.
after more than so hours had
elapsed since last radio signals
from the aviators had been heard.
Last Heard sunday
The plane was last heard from
Sunday morning at a. M. Chicago
daylight time. when Madison.
Wis, radio operator intercepted
signals sent from the plane then
flying from Cochrane, Ont. to
Mount Evans. Greenland. These
signals indicated the fiiers at that
time were Is miles off Cape Child
ley. flying over Davis Straits, and
had completed about quarters
of the 1900 mile trip from Rock
ford to Mount Evans
May Have Landed
As hours continued to pass with
out any word from the aviators, the
| I1lOSL OpllHllStlC NeHluTeu lIc VpliI.
ion that the Rockford fliers hal
reached Greenland and made
forced landing In which event davs
might elapse before they made their
way to some point to communicate
with the outside world.
The fiiers In their big monoplane,
Greater Rockford" left Rockford
Thursday, making the hop to
Cochrane without incident and
started the second leg Saturday
noon after which there were infre-
quent signals from the plane until
Sunday morning.
Wife Optimistic
Hassell's wife and three children
at Rockford anxiously awaited som ,
word of the aviators' fate but Mrs.
Hassell insisted she was certain
! that her husband had reached
Greenland. PLANES that fly as long
as his don't stop suddenly" she de-
clared.
Elsewhere in Rockford, which
financed the flight and where Has,
sell made his home, however. grav-
est anxiety was expressed and hum
: dreds were making inquiries fos
word of the aviators as the day
wore away.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-20
Two American Yachts Are
Winners of British Race

Plymouth. Eng, Aug. 20.0P-
The fast little American yacht Nina.
which recently captured the Queens
cup in the Spanish ocean yacht race,
added to her laurels today winning
the fourth annual 61o-mile race
from Cowes to Plymouth. The Nina
arrived at Plymouth at 1918 o'clock
this morning.
The second yacht to finish was the
American Schooner Mohawk which
came into port ten hours after the
, Nina.
Eight British yachts were in the
field. The course was from Cowes on
the Isle of Wight to Fastnet, on the
| southwest coast of County Cork. Ire
| land, and thence back to Plymouth.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-20
Senator Mclean Chosen
Temporary Chairman

Hartford, Conn. Aug. 90 Pl-
United States Senator George p.
Mclean is to be temporary chair
man of the republican state conven-
tion to be held at New Haven Sep
tember s and Z, it was announced
today by Chairman J. Henry Rora
back of the republican state central
committee. 1t will be Senator Nc
Leans "swan song" in republican
state politics. as he announced some
time ago he would not accept a
nomination for United States Senat-
or and part of the work Of the con-
vention will be to name candidate
to succeed him at Washington.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-20
Naugatuck Farmers Are
Tossed About by Bull

Naugatuck, Aug. 2o.-(UP)-A
bull. enraged when two farmers
sought to lead a COW which they had
purchased from field where he
was loose, attacked Walter Noble
and Joseph Spedulis. tossing them
in the air several times and injuring
them. not seriously. The prompt ac-
ton of a dog, which grasped the bull
got to safety. probably saved their
lives.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-20
five PERSONS KILLED
BY CARS over SUNDAY
One Other Accidental
Death When Can of
Stove Polish Explodes

New Haven. Aug. 20 R-Auto-
in Connecticut over the weekend,
The only other accidental death re-
ported in the states during the per-
iod was a result Of the explosion
of can of stove polish which was
being heated.
The victim in that case was Mrs.
Mary Jane Tomlin. "a. Of Bridge
port.
The motor crash victims were:
Mrs. Virginia +. Buckley. Bridge
port.
Rosario Patti, II, Stonington.
Joseph Piekos. II. New Britain.
Phillip Trancone. Norwalk.
Frank Tucker. so. West Haven.
Seven persons were treated al
Litchfield county hospital following
a series of accidents near there and
in Bridgeport. Eighty-one cases
were handled by the emergency staff
of the Bridgeuort General hospital
| in SO hours.
| Mrs. Georgia Lupin and her two
year old son were injured in Nor
walk when gasoline which Mrs. Lu-
pin was using for cleaning, explod-
| ed.
Windsor reported a stabbing. the
victim being Steven Sidorenko. 3e.
Sidorenko received his wounds while
attempting to protect his landlady
from an attack by John Pankiewich
former boarder. Pankiewich
stabbed Sidorenko six times.
Mrs. Suckley died at Bridgeport
hospital from injuries she received
when run down on Nichols road
by a machine operated by Attorney
Nathan N. Ley of Ansonia. Levy
was arrested on a charge Of causing
loss OF life through negligent oper-
ating of an automobile.
Young Patti was killed when the
machine which he was driving left
the highway near stonington plune-
ed through guard rail and down a
embankment. Two companions -
capped without 4 scratch.
The Pienkos boy was cfeOanG Z
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-20
HOOVER'S POLICIES
D|SPLEASE butler
Columbia President Objects to
Stand on Liquor and Navy
DEMANDS 18TH REPEALED
Says That Facts Disproye Republi-
can Standard Bearers Wisdom In
His Stand on Naval Program
Sayors OF Lobbyism.

New York, Aug 20.-Pt-Her-
bert Hoover's view on prohibition
and a naval program as set forth in
his speech OF acceptance are reject
ed by Nicholas Murray Butler,
president of Columbia university and
a lifelong republican.
In a letter printed by the New
York Times today Mr.. Butler breaks
silence on politics that he has
maintained since the Kansas City
convention. He expressed confidence
that millions Of earnest republicans
are in agreement with him.
Views on Prohibition
Referring to prohibition the let
ter says:
| What ! wish to make entirely
plain is that no candidate of my
party for president can commit me
or countless others like me to any
such doctrines or any such policies
In this connection DIR. Butler quote.
Patrick Henry: IF this be Treason
make the most of it,"
'In regard to Mr.. Hoover's ac.
ceptance of the timeworn but wholly
false argument that what he de-
scribes as adequate preparation fol
defense is a factor in cooperation II
the maintenance Of peace DIR. But.
Ter writes: THE contrary is now the
we'll demonstrated fact"
An "Alicn Invader
amendment as IAN alien and un
naturalized invader of the constitu
ton" saying it must be deported i
the constitution is to be preserved.
Anyone who is opposed to th'
repeal of the 18th amendment ant
who Is also opposed to that process
of statutory obsolescence that is nov
called notification" DR.. Butte
adds, must then be in favor of thei
only alternative, which is the con
tinuance of the present reign of law
lessness, debauchery and govern
ment-made crime
Sayors of IObbyism
DR.. Butler describes MIR. Hoove
as accepting the formula of tina
paid band of agitators. lobbyists an
prosecutors which calls itself fh
Anti Saloon league" when "he speak
of notification as if that We're a
unheard of and horrid thing"
The letter adds:
THE process and action which
is now fashionable to call nullifica
ton are the accepted and usual wa.
by which any free people, and pal
ticularly the American people ha,
! gotten rid of laws they did not lik
or that We're offensive to their sens
of justice and right"
Mellon Not Prrturbed
New York. Aug. 81 P-Secretal
of the Treasury Andrew Mellon, r.
fCopfipuo5 on Sayen(
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-20
BRADBURY APPOINTED
Former New Britain Man Becomes
Assistant Clerk of Court Of Com
mon Pleas In New Haven.

New Haven. Aug. 90 (UP) -
Harry 3. Bradbury. formerly OF
assistant clerk of the court of COM
mon pleas OF New Haven county.
He will take the place of Henr,
Stowell., who went to the superior
court in similar capacity
Bradbury was awarded the post
over several New Haven lawyers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-20
mrs. MORRIS dies AT S8
Market Street Woman Had Been
Living In This City For Short
Time With Son.

Mrs. Almira f. Morris. SIS years
old, OF 249 Market street died this
afternoon at o'clock. She had been
living in this city for short time,
making her home with her son,
Thomas Morris.
The funeral will be held Wednes-
day morning at the funeral parlors
OF J. NJ Curtin & Co. on Main street
at time to be announced later.
Burial will be in Woodstock.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-20
No Trace of Bandits
Thought to Be TRAPPED

Columbus, O., Aug. 20.-OUP)-
After searching the Union Clothing
company building for an hour and a
half, police failed to find any trace
of the four men who. according to
a night watchman, blew safe in the
building this morning.
A passing fireman. who heard the
blast, spread the alarm and a
Gordon of police, firemen and mem
hers of the American Legion. who
are holding their state convention
here was formed around the build
inG.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-20
HIGH SCHOOL PLANT
called UNSUITABLE
FOR Use BY PUPILS
Report Of Special Investigating
Committee Filed With
Mayor Paonessa
CLAIM NEGLECT SHOWN
IN PRESENT BUILDINGS

Inquiry and Declares Further
Study of Subject Is Necessary II
Proper Results Are to Re At
tanned - Committee Not unani
nous for Constructing Addition.
Declaring in its report that the
two buildings at the Senior High
school were sadly in need of repairs
and that they showed the results OF
gross neglect, the mayors special in
vestigation committee on high school
accommodations reported today that
it was unanimously in favor of dras-
tic changes in the buildings if they
were to be continued in use as high
schools.
However, the committee was not
unanimously in favor of building an
addition to the present plant, the re-
port which was filed today with
Mayor A. NJ. Paonessa by eX-Mayor
George A. Quigley stated.
Text of Report
The report which, signed by Mr.
Quigley as chairman and Harry p.
Smith as secretary is as follows:
HON. A. PAONESsA,
Mayor City of New Britain,
City
Your committc oppointed to in
vestigate the need OF the proposed
High school addition, beg leave to
submit the following report.
lowing to the limited time which
it was understood was at our dis
posal your committee report must
of a necessity be brief and incom-
plete in many details.
Our report is based upon our
casual inspection of the two build
ings comprising the present High
school unit, such information as was
obtained in two joint meetings with
the school Accommodations commit
tee, Mr.. Holmes, superintendent o.
schools, and Mr.. Slade. Principal o
the High school and such report!
and printed data as supplied by tn
school department..
'"The first meeting of your com
mittee was held at the mayors Of
flee, July 25th. 1928, at 4 p. m.
George A. Quigley was elected chair
man and Henry P. Smith, secretary
At this meeting the committee de-
cided to meet with the school &c
comodations committee on Friday
July 9th. at p. m, at the Higl
school in order that your COMMITTEES
might familarize themselves witt
the general condition and plan o
the present schools and also to lool
over the site of the proposed addi
ton.
Pursuant to the arrangement
your committee met with represent
atiyes of the school accom- odation
committee at the High school an
made an inspection of the site an
buildings,
"The committee first examine
{ Continued on Page 1c)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-20
CALLS DOCTOR, DIES

Danbury, Aug. 20 R>-Charles E.
Griffing, one of the leading men OF
this city and former head of the
New England Lime Company. died
suddenly at his home on Deer Hill
avenue today. few moments after
telepho honing his family physician
that he was i'll. >Te was eighty-one
years of age and native of Dan
bury
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-20
VETERAN MASON DIES

Webster, Mass, Aug. 90 R,-Wil-
liam Nelson Ieavens, 81. Oldest pas
master of Masons in central Massa-
chusetts and four times commander
of Nathaniel Lyons post. G. A. r..
died last night at his home here.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-20
Prosecutor Denounces Policeman
For Acting as Defense Witness
Declares Supernumerary Should Be Ashamed to Wear
His Uniform Because of Role.

on motion of Attorney
Cyril f. Gaffney, the testimony in no
way duplicating him. Laskowski
was fined sS5 and costs and kosi-
orek $40 and costs.
Found No Cause For Arrest
After testimony had been present.
ed to the effect that the Barrows
brothers were assaulted while on
their way to their home from the
Continued on Page 12)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-20
JUDD WILL Leave
POLITICAL field
after fall fight
Republican Town Chairman An.
nounCeS He Will Give All His
Time to Bank Position
E. W. CHRIST CANDIDATE
FOR STATE SENATE SEAT

Secretary of Stanley Works and For
mer Representative Circulating
Petition for Republican NOmira-
ton for Upper Hcuse-NO Candi-
date Mentioned for Local Party
Leadership.
William II. Judd, alderman from
the third ward, representative in the
general assembly, chairman of the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-20

At the same time it became known
that Ernest W. Christ will be q can
didate for the republican nomination
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-20

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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-20

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Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-06
.E|VDEAvORINC FIND |. OUT HOW EXTENSIVE ALTERING WARRANTS
ALLEGED PRACTICE OF ILLEGAL W ALTERING PROHIBITION
 AGENTS WARRANTS


 SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 6, P)-A thorough search and investigation is under way to determine how extensive has been the alleged practice of ille- gally altering prohibition agents aff1- davits and search warrants.
 The investigation followed on the heels of the charges that dry officers would alter the search warrants after they had been used on a house using the same warrant to invade other homes is being handled by special agents from Washington.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-06
DEMOCRATS MEET JAN. 2t

The Territorial Democratic Con- vention will meet in Seward on, or about January 21, according to the latest reports. The date of the Con- vention has been put forward a few days on account of the change in re cent steamer schedules.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-06
PLENTY RADIO SERVICE

There are three radio outfits along the Kusilof river which at all times keep the progressive fox ranchers in that district in touch with the Out side world.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-06
SUNDAY SERVICES

Sunday services at the Seward Com munity church will be as follows: Song, prayer and preaching service, conducted by the pastor, at II a. n. Evening services at o'clock. Sunday school at 12:45 D. m. Please note change of hour of each of our services from time of same heretofore.
 The public generally, and visitors who may be spending Sunday in Sew ard, are cordially invited to attend these services. You will always re- ceive a cordial welcome.
 The church will be warm and com fortable. Come and worship.
 THOMAS PHILIP GRAHAM,
 Minister