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New Britain herald., 1928-06-02
Liquor Cases Thrown Out of Court as Alcorn's Agents are Missing;
 l2 Violation Warrants are No[
Witnesses Who Reported Obtaining Evidence in x .. City Fail to Appear for Second Time - Arrests Said to Have Been Based on Stories Told by
 Bootlegger Who "Squealed."

The sensational drive against all legged violators of the liquor law in this city, which was instituted by the office of States Attorney Hugh NJ. Alcorn on information given to County Detective Edward J. Hickey by Reuben Fenn. alleged bootlegger, and which resulted in 12 arrests, de- Neloped into complete failure when Prosecuting Attorney J. G. Woods nolled the cases in police court to- day.
 "The "agents" employed by the states attorneys office to obtain evidence of the alleged violations, failed to present themselves in court Tor the second time, and the prose- cutting attorney made the following statement to Judge M. D. Sake, who was on the bench: 'I have been re-
New Britain herald., 1928-06-02
Prosecutor Woods File. 7 With Mayor Paones. sa Finding on Fatal ity When Section of Venilator Struck John Bernardo During Heavy Gale on April l9.
Cause of Disaster Cannot Be Ascribed to Criminal Negligence of Any One or More Persons, He Declares, After Review ing Investigation Car ried Out by Police.

Prosecuting Attorney Joseph G. Woods today filed with Mayor Paon. essa copy of his finding on the death of John Bernardo on April % which was caused by a section of tin or sheet metal blowing of the roof of the Strand theater and strik. ing him as he was walking on Chest. nut street. ''The cause of the disak- ter cannot be ascribed to the crim- inal negligence of any one or more persons" MT. Woods says.
 His finding is as follows:
 Hon. A. M. Paonessa,
 Mayor of the City of New Britain, New Britain. Conn.
 Dear Sir
 We were visited by terrific gale Of wind from the northwest, which began about 800 o'clock on the night of April 18th. 1928. and con- tinued unabated with terrific force, until the early hours of April goth, 1928. a....
 "Lieutenant Bamforth of the local police department detailed Sergeant Thomas J. Feeney, to the vicinity of Walnut and Main streets to inves- tigate the partial destruction Of ven- tilation. which had been construct ed on the roof of the Strand theater building, on Main street. Sergeant Feeney accom- panied by Officers Hellberg and Harper. proceeded to the scene Of the occurrence. After investigating they found one JolN Bernardo aged twenty-two years. whose address was 103 Arch street. New Britain, Connecticut, badly in- jured in the alleyway, between the said Strand theater and the Connec- ticut company premises.
 "Mr. Bernardo was rushed to the New Britain General hospital, im- after the occurrence. Mir. Bernardo and MT. Philip Burkarth. of New Britain, had been standing near Walnut and Main streets before the accident. and had Been attract ed by the ringing of the alarm bell of the Strand theater, which indicat-
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New Britain herald., 1928-06-02
Girls Colleges Are More
 > IrreligiOus Than Mems

New York. June R-American girls colleges are more irreligious than mems in the opinion of the Rev. C. Leslie Glenn, secretary of college work of the department of education of the Protestant Episco- pal church.
 In his report to the national coun- Gil of that communion at a meeting yesterday he said that in both kind of schools there is an "alarming' spread Of anti-Christian teaching and beliefs among both faculties and students.
 'The tone in them (girls' schools) is more agnostic." he said, and more critical or legious institutions than 1t is in the mems colleges.
 He said that in some cases the anti-religious feeling took the form of mild persecution and quoted an instance in which he said a profess sor threatened with failure in his course any girl who "cut" his class to attend good Friday three-hour service.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-02
2,4o0 Mile. from Oakland, Caif., and Now Face 3,lA Mile Aerial Journey to Suva Though They May Shorten This Somewhat.
Possibility Is That Plans Will Be Changed Where by They Will Go to Opolu, at British Samoa Which Has Better Land- ing Field.

Honolulu, June R}-Encouraged by a successful 2.409 mile flight along the treacherous Pacific air lane from Oakland, Cal, the crew of the huge tri-motor monoplane Southern Cross today turned with confidence to preparations for the second and longest hop in the 7,7SS mile flight to Australia.
 After covering the distance from Oakland with some fuel in reserve on their landing at Wheeler Field here. Captain Charles kingsford- Smith and his three companions faced the problem of planning to fly 3.144 miles to Suva or to the Isle of Opolu. at British Samoa, about 2.500 miles from Hawaii. They point ed out that they had enough gaso- line to fly three hours when they reached here 27 hours and cS min- utes after leaving the mainland They left Oakland with 1900 gal Ions Of gasoline and could carry l,500 gallons.
 Next Hop Dangerous
 The next hop is recognized by I aviators as the most perilous of the journey and the facilities for land ing at Opolu were recommended by the British consul here as being bet ter than those at Suva.
 However, the authorities at Suya were going ahead with preparations to receive the Southern Cross. Re- ports received from there said the municipal council had ordered number of trees chopped away to provide sufficient clearing for a landing as well as a take-off for the third hop to Brisbane, Australia, 8 distance of 1,795 miles.
 Checking Up Plane
 Captain kingsford- Smith planned 10 spend most of his time today at Wheeler field in making a thorough check of the Southern Cross. If the craft is found airworthy it will be flown to the island Of Kauai, one of the nearby Hawaiian group and from the Barking Sands runway there. the second hop will take place.
 Prior to the inspection Captain kingsford-Smith said the Southern Cross had shown such air worthiness that he could say definitely that the take-off from Barking Sands would be made soon-not later than next Monday. unless poor flying weather prevents.
 The Southern Cross rested today with the tri-motored Bird of Para disc. the plane in which Lieutenants Maitland and Hagenberger made their epochal flight from the main- land in 25 hours and 50 minutes.
 With plans under way to carry l,5o0 gallons of gasoline, C. T. P, Glm, co-pilot, said that the landing proposed at the island of Opolu would be made only in event that
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New Britain herald., 1928-06-02
MILTON, MASS., HAS
 SHAVING MYSTERY
Body Of Attractive Woman
 Found in Gravel Pit
IS POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED
Victim Was Mary Mahan of Boston and Police Arc Hunting For Man Known to Have Threatened Her With Revolver Recently.

Milton, Mass, June GPl-The body Of q young woman found in a gravel pit yesterday with 10 bullet wounds in the back and side was identified today as that of Mary Mahan of South Boston. Identifica- ton was established by her father and two brothers.
 The police immediately began search for man who was reported to have been with her yesterday an" who was said to have visited her house Sunday and threatened her with a revolver.
 Before the relatives of the young woman identified the body police had believed that it might have been that of Mrs. May Ross. They based this belief on the report of Frank O'Donnell of a New York firm whose business cards were found in the victims pocket. O'Don- nell said that the young woman's description tallied with that of Mrs. Ross.
 The police were informed by rela- hVes of the young woman that she had exchanged cards with Mrs. Ross recently and that this ex- plained the fact that the cards were found in her pocket.
 Shot While Fleeing
 Her position indicated she had been shot while attempting to flee her killers, although there were powder burns on her skin and clothing showing that at least sev- eral of the .32 caliber bullets had been fired at close range and prob ably from an automatic pistol.
 The only marks of identification on the victims person were five bus mess cards which read: "O'DonnelI and Bates, 23o West 97th street. New York"
 A woman whose home is about 500 feet from the pit told police that while reading on the porch of her house she had heard four ex- plosions, which she thought was the backflre of an automobile, and about the same time. loud tones as ii of men wrangling.
 The tracks of diamond thread balloon tire on the ground and a report that a Boston taxicag had been seen nearby short time be- fore the body was discovered start ed police on search which. so far, however, has failed of development.
 Police here wela at loss to as- sign a possible motive for the crime, except the general theory that the woman had been killed to silence her knowledge of some crime.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-02
Texas Beauty Pageant
 Starts With Sixty Girls

Galveston, Texas. Junec CP = Three score beautiful girls from two continents were entered here to- day in the third international pageant Of pulchritude.
 The girls were chosen in contests in cities through the United States, Mexico. Cuba, Canada and seven European countries, and from them will be selected Miss Universe.
 Plans for the four day pageant called for sports dress parade to- day along the Galveston sea wall, bathing suit promenade tomorrow, the selection of Miss United States Monday from among the Ameri- can girls, and the crowning of Miss Universe Tuesday after q competi- ton that will include Miss United States and the ten foreign beauties.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-02
FARMERS GATHER
 TO PROTEST VETO Make Plans to Rush Republican
 Convention for Relief FAVOR FRANK L0WDIN
Supporters Of Watson of Indiana and l Curtis of Kansas Also in Meeting Will Sweep Convention or Feet |
 It is Predicted.

Chicago, June Pl-The farmer protest movement, crystallized by the presidential veto of the McNary- Haugen farm relief bill. gathered it's leaders here today to plan it's assault June 12 upon the republican nation- al convention at Kansas City.
 The announced objectives of tn. movement were two: First, the nom- ination by the republicans of mid dle westerner; and. second, repub- lican party pledge to make the tariff effective on farm products.
 Chairmen of the general commit tee in 14 states had been called for todays meeting, which was arrang- ed by M. J. Tobin of Ninton, la, an active supporter of the presidential candidacy of Frank o. Lowden of Illinois. The movement embraces supporters of Lowden. and Senators Watson, Indiana, and Curtis. Kansas.
 Gov. Adam McMullen of Nebraska who has been a leader in urging en- phatic measures for carrying the farmer protest before the republican said his plan of farm city has brought him thousands of letters promising support and parti- cipation.
 Circus Tops
 Three circus main tops, he said, have been arranged for, and will be raised in Kansas City next week to the farmer caravans. Parking sites have been provided, he added, both in Kansas City, Mo-, and Kansas City. Kas.
 While the Chicago meeting was attracting many of the leaders in the protest movement, the corn belt federation at Des Moines la, indicated through its chairman, William Hirth, of Columbia, Mo-. that the corn belt would "go to Houston if the republicans failed to satisfy farmer demands both as 10 platform and candidate.
 If We cannot get what we are entitled to at Kansas City, we feel sure We will find a welcome and a new hope at the democratic na- 'lonal convention at Houston" Hirth said. Unless the nominee at Kansas City is acceptable to the farmers. the convention will mark the breaking up Of the republican party"
 Gov. McMullen, who plans 70
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New Britain herald., 1928-06-02
.l0l ARE INDICTED
 BY CHICAGO JURY Most Sweeping Action in Pro.
 hibiti0n Enforcement PROMINENT MEN CITED
Govt. Charges That 1le Stills Were Found Operating Within Limits of Village of 10000 Persons- Other Disclosures Made.

Chicago, J ne ? P-Onc of the most comprehensive indictments in the history of prohibition enforce ment in Illinois was returned by the federal grand jury yesterday. II named 101 persons of Melrose Park a suburb, and charged the opera. tion of an alcohol ring so large that it's profits in one year ran as high as five million dollars.
 Among those indicted were Gus II. Bohlander, village president; An thony Palma, a trustee: and Joe Montana, described as leader of the combine.
 Governments Charge
 The government charged that l19 stills Were found operating in the community of 10000 persons. In one year, investigators said, the al legged ring used 1000, 900 pounds of sugar in the manufacture of alcohol.
 All the stills seized were found to have been Of uniform make, a fact interpreted as indicating one single source supplied them.
 Village officers were charged with having conspired with leaders of the syndicate, allowing them the use of an unlimited supply of city water for cooling the stills at q cost of $40. So extensive were the opera tions of the syndicate, it was charg- ed, that at times the city's water supply was crippled.
 Was Once Acquitted
 Montana was once acquitted Of a charge of staying a policeman. He was known to police as a bodyguard for Diamond Joe Esposito. the ward leader who was slain shortly before the April 10 primary elections.
 Federal raids and arrests which resulted in yesterdays indictments were made last February. Attention Of the authorities had been called to by some citizens who said they had been aroused by what they described as the wide open manner in which the alleged ring operated.
 Roy Goss. a former federal mar cotlc agent. was appointed chief of police at Melrose park and shortly afterward announced that he had cleaned up the town" He resigned and 1t was shortly afterward that the federal raids were made.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-02
STEALING MAYS LOVE
 IS COSTLY ACTIVITY
New Jersey Woman Loses Verdict of $9O,0OO to
 Husbands First Mate

Elizabeth, N. J.. June 2 (P}- Alienation of the affections ot John A. Scharwath. president of the Ma tional Asbestos Manufacturing Con- pany, will cost Mrs. Catherine Brooke Scharwath, his second wife, S9o,oQo under verdict found ill favor of his first wife.
 The first wife, Mrs. Katherine Scharwath. had sued the second Mrs. Scharwath. who the wealthy Jersey City manufacturer married four days after his divorce, for $250, ,000.
 scharwath testified that he had no affection left to be alienated and accused his first wife of neglecting him and her home and leaving the dishes for him to wash
 When the first Mrs. Scharwath denied the dish washing charge on rebuttal, Scharwath rose up in court and shouted: ,
 I've washed enough dishes to be member of the dishwashers' union.'
 The second Mrs. Scharwath, who prior to her marriage had been treasurer of the Asbestos company, denied she had done anything to attract the affections of Scharwath. She asserted she had been forced into loveless marriage by the gos- sip of the former Mrs. Scharwath."
 I'd never have married him." she said, but for the talk carried on by his first wife and her friends"
 The first Mrs. Scharwath con- tended she and her husband had lived happily for years until 1922 when her husband became friendly with Mrs. Catherine Brooke. They were divorced last year and she re- ceived $20,0o0 in cash, S4.OO0 a year almony and some real estate.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-02

auested by States Attorney Hugh NJ, Aicorn to make an announcement to thls court. Within 4 hours one of the most important witnesses in these cases was in communication With the office of the states attorney and promised to be here this morn- ing. but he is now in parts unknown. l "ll! not ask for any ccntinuances ln these eases. This witness is a corroborating witness and it is im- possible to proceed without his testi- mony. l will not ask for contin- uance. but will nolle each and every one of these cases"
 12 Under Arrest
 Nothing that has happened in po- lice circles in New Britain in a long
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New Britain herald., 1928-06-02
BELIEVE ITALIA HIT
 NORTH SP|7zBERGEN
Alpine Troops Think Ship Crashed in Mountains of
 Rugged Island

Kings Bay. Spitzbergen, June D. R,-Firm in the belief that the Italia crashed among the mountains and glaciers Of Northern Spitz- bergen. Italian Alpine troops today were eager to start for the north on skis in the hope of finding the crew of the airship. dtad or alive. Members of the base crew based their belief on the known wind di- rection on the morning Of May 25, when the last radio message was re- ceived from the Italia. They estimat- ed that the airship crashed between Wood Bay and Wilde Fjord in the neighborhood of Hinlopen Strait. Hinlopen Strait separates the island of west Spitzbergen from northeast land and this vicinity has been sug- gested by experts as a likely place to seek the Italia. It was calculated that the catastrophe occurred not further north than between 79 and so de- grees and not further east than the 18th meridian.
 fl the airship crashed into one of the numerous mountain peaks in the prevailing fog. belief which per- sists, it was thought that there was scant possibility of the crew being found alive.
 Commandant Romagna in com- mand of the Citta Di Milano, was not enthusiastic over the desire of the troops to seek the Italia on skis. Captain Sora of the Alpinists. how ever. was eager to lead his men in the hazardous undertaking.
 The men themselves realized that the route was more dangerous than usual because the spring sunshine has begun to melt the snow on the glaciers and open up deep cracks.
 They hoped, however, to be order ed to proceed northward early next week. The expedition would consist of seven or eight Alpinists, led by guide from Kings Bay. It would take enough food to last three or four weeks and have a dog team. guns axes and medical supplies.
 It was supposed that the party. if ordered out. would start overland at the same time that the Citta Di Milano. the sealer Hobby, and the ice breaker Braganza go north by sea. Lieutenant Luetzow- Holm. who is aboard the Hobby, will make the first search for the 1taia by air with
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New Britain herald., 1928-06-02
MUSS0LINI IS BANNED
Italian Premier's Name Withdrawn For Membership In National Press Club At Washington.

Washington, June 3 lPl-The name Of Benito Mussolini. premier of Italy proposed two weeks ago for non- resident membership in the National Press club was withdrawn last night by the board of governors following protest by members.
 The protest was signed by 25 members of the club who objected to Mussolini being member because or his treatment of the press in Italy and because it was contended the bylaws had been violated in notify ing Mussolini of his selection,
New Britain herald., 1928-06-02
HELEN WILLS NIXS

Auteuil. France. June p - Helen Wills advanced to the semi. final round of the international hard court championships today by defeating Rollin Couqueque. Dutch champion. in straight sets.
 Miss Wills won with cess by scQres of s.2. e.e,
New Britain herald., 1928-06-02
WORLD WAR SHAFT C0uAur"~ NAMED .uuoo 'plo.a,.rgH[, '"''''ID e,s ,a,.''aau0o !nS to AT.
 range for Dedication MEETING MONDAY NIGHT New Organization Will Work With
 
New Organization Will Work With Memorial Committee Under Whose Direction Monument Is Being Erected.

Mayor Paonessa today announced appointment of a committee of citi- zens who will work in cooperation with the World War memorial con- mittee in dedication of the monu- ment at Walnut Hill park in the fall.
 The committee will meet Monday night at s o'clock at the common council chamber. It is expected that George II. Dyson will continue as active chairman of the group, Mayor Paonessa being the honorary chairman.
 Accompanyins the notices of ap- pointment which were received in today'i mail, is the following letter: Dear Sir:
 T am taking the liberty of writ ing you to request that you serve as member of a committee of citizens in whose hands will be the task Of laying plans for and con- ducting a program in conjunction with the dedication of the World War Memorial at Walnut IIin park.
 'The first meeting of this com- mittee will be held Monday, June 4. at o'clock in the Common Council chamber, City Hall. I am hopeful that you will find it possible to serve and that you will be present at Mondays meeting. as We desire the suggestions and co-operation of yourself and your associates to make this day one long to be re- membered, and one worthy of the ideals which prompted the sacrifices which are memorialized in this monument.
 Respectfully.
 "A. NJ. PAONESSA,
 Mayor"
 George 1T. Dyson. Charles F. Smith. William r. Brooks, Joseph C. Andrews, George T. Kimball, Albert F. Corbin, Donald l.. Bart lett Arthur G. kimbal. Bernard F. Gaffney. D. o. Selander, NJ. S. Porter, John r. Callahan, Edward w. Johnson, w. W. Greene, F E.. Crandall. Dr. Henry R. Lasch, Will liam r. Mangan. Arthur J. F. Berg Robert Andrews. David l.. Nair, Walter R. Falk. John Maerz. Will liam H. Judd, J. Gustave Johnson, Frank Zapatka, Samuel Sablotsky, George Molander, John A. Larson, Charles o. Holt. John J. Mack, Adam Ziegler. John E. Holmberg, William s. Warner. Roger Whit man. William F. Huber, Frank A. Goddard, Albert Anderson, William o. Willametz. c. o. Parker, Will liam D. Boyle. Clarence H. Maxon, Stanley M. Cooper, James P. Mur- phy, Lucian Macora, Ladislaus Harry T. Wilson. Ed ward F. Hall, George R. Dobson, c. Kelley. A. ]. Sloper, George Spear. Alber Abbe, Paul Nurczak. George Quigley, P. F. McDonough, John c. Loomis, Dari- US Benjamin. Michael W. Bannan, Leon Tomitkowski Arthur Crus- berg. P. F. King. H. Blttistoni. Rob- ert c. Vance, James !. Butler. J. J. Naughton. Samuel Greenberg, M. Faletti, William F. Lange, F. Frank lin, Walter J. Kenney.
 M. D. SaXe, J. H. Passerini, H.
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New Britain herald., 1928-06-02
THE WEATHER

New Britain and vicinity: Generally fair tonight and Sunday; possibly showers to- night.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-02

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Evening star., 1928-04-11

aualifiers will come here soon rs
guests of Haskell Indian Institute for
practice. Final tryouts over the
marathon route from Topeka are set
for April IA.
Purcell Kane. Haskell, expects to
offer greatest competition for Jose
Torres. sturdy Tarahumara Indian
OF Mexico. who won a distance derby
from Kansas City to Lawrence last
year. Torres paced the 81 miles In
6 hours 46 minutes, outracing a fast
relay team on the track at the finish.
Kane finished II minutes later.
Two Olympic events. the decath-
Ion and 3,000-meter run. will attract
torrid competition from athletes who
are availing themselves of the Middle
Vests first major outdoor meet TO
present bids for Olympic team berths.
Southwest. Middle West and Far
Western teams who have shown un-
usual promise in indoor and South
ern outdoor relay carnivals offer the
major threat TO crack the meets ex-
cellent set of records, established In
five former years.
Iowa has the outstanding Middle
Western mile relay team. while the
Texas Aggies. Kansas and Ohio
State have shown much class in dash
relays. Iowa State has shown the