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Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-12-03


The freighter Sarniadoc. believed to
have crew of "a. was aground to-
day off Main Duck island i'll Lake
Ontario and expected to break up
momentarily from huge waves
pounding the vessel. Commander
Martin w Rasmussen of the United
States coast guard said today.
ROME, Dec. 9 UP)-King Victor
Emanuel III and Queen Elena viii!
visit Pope Plus XI at Vatican City
Thursday at IL a. N.
The royal couple will be accom-
panied by Dino Grandi. foreign
minister, and officials Of the royal
court. it was announced today in
revealing plans for the first visit OF
an Italian king to the Holy See
since 1870
Count Cesar de Vecchi. Italian
ambassador to the Vatican, and his
wife, as well as gentlemen and
ladies-i -in-waiting Of the court, VIII
accompany the royal party.
Cardinal GaSparTi, papal secre-
tary of state, accompanied by Mgr,
Francesca Borgonginik Duca, the
papal nuncio 20 Italy, will recipro-
cate the visit They will leave the
Vatican for the quirinal palace soon
after the royal party returns to the
palace.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2. W.P)-Th2
seven cent carfare order. granted
by a three judge federal court to
the Los Angeles Railway corpora
tion. to replace the previous flVc
cent contract fare" was upheld by
the supreme court today
SAN PEDRO, Calf, Dec. 2, (U.R)--
The battleship divisions of the U. ;.
fleet started 1or sea today for man
euvers which were scheduled TO DC
the last staged by the ships prior
10 a holiday stay in port from De
cember to January l.
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 2. U.P)-TWo
International sports celebrities -
Walter Hagen, the golfer, and Duke
P. Kahanamoku, the swimmer, to-
day had their names listed as con-
tributors to the. cityS treasury due
TO speedy automobile driving. Hagen
paid $40 and Kahanamoku paid So
LONDON, Dec. 2. U.P)-The Unit
ed States ambassador in London has
invited Great Britain to cooperate
in issuing a joint representation 10
the Chinese and Russian govern
ments, Arthur Henderson, foreign
secretary, said today The invita-
ton asked cooperation of Britain IN
calling the attention of China and
Russia to their obligations under the
kellogg anti-war treaty.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, UP) -
Father Matthias Kreu,zin, Amerl-
can Catholic priest of Calumet,
Mich. has been released by Chinese
bandits who kidnapped him last
month and is safe at Tayeh. Consul
General Frank P. Lockhart at Han
kow cabled the state department TO-
Gay.
iockhart did no. mention terms
of any bargain between Chinese au-
thorities and the captors for the
priests release.
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 2. WP)-Po-
lice we're of the opinion today thaG
Frank Baumgarteker, wealthy vlne-
yardist who disappeared Nov. 25,
had been taken for ride" By
LIQUOR racketeers. Baumgarteker'S 5
automobile was found in a San
Diego garage. In it were some OF the
missing mans personal effects. in
cluding a rifled purse and set oil
keys. A heavy crank lay ON the
floor of the machine.
Search along the highway to San
Diego will be made i'll the belief
that Baumgartekers body may have
been tossed from the car after he
was put to death.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-12-03

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 2. UD -
Mayor John c. Porter today ap-
poin,ed Edgar T. Wehn as mem
Der of the police commission. Wehn
will take the place left vacant by
the resignation of Dell Schweitzer
three months ago.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-12-03
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Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-12-03
THE WEATHER

LAS NEGAS-Yesterday: Max. IS: Min, 80
NEVADA Fair Tuesday and Wednesday,
change of temperature.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-12-03

NEW YORK, Dec. p UPs-COpper price con-
tinues IL cents pound for domestic delivery at
the end of January. Zinc prices continued at the
low for the year of 600 a pound r. st. Louis. Tin
was steady with quotations Dee at $500 cents.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-12-03
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BUFFALO, N. Y, Dec. 2. U.P)--
The freighter Sarniadoc, believed to
have a crew of "a. was aground to-
day off Main Duck island i'll Lake
Ontario and expected to break up
momentarily from huge waves
pounding the vessel. Commander
Martin w. Rasmussen of the United
States coast guard said today.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
BOY KILLSFATHER
 FOR ABUSING MATE
WOburn Mother Attacked, De- ieDdant Tells Police

Woburn, Mass, Sept. 19 (UP)- Taking his mothers side in domes- tic quarrel, George $. McGourty, 70, shot and fatally wounded his father al his Main street home here early today
 The father, Owen J. McGourty, 56, a stationary engineer died shortly after his arrival at Choate Memorial hospital. One bullet had entered his chest and punctured q lung and another had lodged in his abdomen.
 After the shooting young Me Gourty walked down Main street, met Patrolman Arthur A. Fay, hand ed the officer a .5S c&libre revolver end said
 "I have just shot my father"
 latrolman Fay took the youth 10 police headquarters, while two other officers went to the MCGourty home. They found the mortally wounded man lying unconscious between the kitchen and living room. His wife. Mrs. Bridget McGourty, was sitting in chair nearby,
 Young McGourty told police he came home, found his father abusing his mother and shot him..
 According to Mrs. McGourty, she went to the movies last night, re- turning home about 10 p. m, Her husband, who, she said, had been drinking, accused her of keeping company with other men. They were still quarreling. she said, when her son came home. She told police her son shot her husband only after warning him to leave her alone.
 Young McGourty was held with Out bail.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19

as their keywords, health, service, knowledge and sport.
 The meeting will begin Friday at o'clock. After a picnic supper and play hour, Miss Ruth Seymour. gen eral secretary will give a devotional talk on "Leadcrship." The Saturday morning session will open at Q o'clock with group worship led by Miss Mary r.. HoWcy, secretary of the Girl Reserves. An open discus sion led by member of the inter- club council, will determine the theme, emphasis and the various projects to he undertaken this year.
 Miss Howey, the new secretary of the Girl Reserves and the Young Employed Girls of the Y. W. C. A., has come to this city with years of experience and contact in her chosen field. She was graduated from Ohio Wesleyan, and since 1917 has been working with girls of many cities and several countries. The last two years, prior to her coming to New Britain, she spent in Japan, teaching English in girls school. She has also held a position as Business Girls secretary in Toledo, Ohio, and for q while was connected with the !. w.. c. A. at Springfield, Ohio,
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
T. A. B. Society Circus
 Opens This Evening

After several weeks of prepara- ton, the Y. M. T. A. &o E. society circus will open tonight at St. Mary's playground with present in dicatons pointing 10 a successful ninc-day run.
 This is believed to be the first time a local organization has spon- sored a full-fedgcd circus, carnivals having been the most ambitious public offerings heretofore. h. cludcd in the program are the fol- lowing acts: Jack Joyce's wonder horses, claimed to be the only Arabian horses in America; De- Marllo and Marietta European per formers playing their first American engagement; Capt Schultz's black named, African lions; Bill Rice and his troup of clowns; Smiletta sis tors, aerialists; De Lonta, dare devil performer on a bending pole.
 The circus is being presented as means by which building fund may be raised.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
LOCAL FIRM IS
 ON SENATE LIST
American Hardware Named in
 Considering Tariff Needs

The name of the American Hard- ware Corporation is on the list of names of 325 corporations, firms and individuals throughout the country whose tax returns were requested on the treasury by the democrats on the senate finance committee for uSa in considering the need of tariff in- creases. Officials of the corporation here were not in receipt of any in formation pertaining to the matter. The senate committee voted 10 to 4 yesterday 10 make the names pub lie. The names were all placed in the Congressional Record.
 Tn the list of corporations made public, were included almost all of the big manufacturing concerns of the country including the United States Steel Corporation, Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Aluminium Cor poration Of America, General Flee
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
City Items

Mir and Mrs, Conrad Fisk left yesterday for Boston after spending a week in this city. Mr. Fisk com plcted course in journalism at Harvard several weeks ago and is now employed by the Boston Globe.
 For good clean Lehigh and Hazel brook coal. call 419. Stanley-Sv Coal x oil Company, Menus G Birn- baum.-Advt.
 MT. and Mrs. P. Alfred Johnson of GO Mill street are spending thelr vacation in the White mountains.
 Miss Catherine Icjacll of Fair view street is spending the week at the Summit House, Wachusett Mt, Princeton, Mass.
 " George Goodreau of 43 Union street, an employe at the New Britain Gas Co.,, is spending his va cation at Troy and the Eastern States exposition at Springfield.
 Why wait longer with your coal order, call 419 and we will fill your bin. Stanley-Svea Coal &, Oil Com pany. Menus x Birnhaum,-Advt.
 St. Mary's Senior choir will meet for rehearsal on Friday evening at 7:45 o'clock at the church. The boys choir will rehcarse at G;30 o'clock,
 Order your coal before prices go up. Stanley-Svea Coal 6, Oil Com pany. Ttl. 419. Menus X Birnbaum. -Advt.
 Ethol Kennedy has purchased the Dr. E. T. Fromen property located on West Main street through the Commercial Co. agency.
 For good Plaster, Cement and Pipes. call 419.. Stanley-Svca Coal X oil Company. Menus & Birnbaum. '-Adyt.
 Frank P Duffy returned to this city this morning after spending a few days in Bristol.
 Leo GrendzinsIi son of MT. and Mrs. Anthony Grendzinski of Gold street will leave tomorrow to re- sumo his pre-medical studies at the University of Detroit where he is q senior.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
Guy Van Wrinkle Sleeps In Catskills
 And Admits Friends Call Him Ri Rip p''

New York, Sept 19 (UP)-Guy Van Wrinkle, who, of course, is nicknamed Rip, has come walking out of the Catskills, and, like that other Van Wrinkle, it was sleep that got him into trouble
 Magistrate Simpson, in Tombs Court, screwed his face into q frown of astonishment as the 7G- year-old man standing before him casually gave the name Van Wrinkle"
 Your first name is not Rip by any chance?' asked Simpson.
 T have been called that"
 "Where have you been?"
 "Up in the Catskills."
 "Hum,' unused the magistrate,
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19

tric and Westinghouse Electric Com panies. General Dyestuffs Corpora tion and the Chicago Packers.
 Explaining his motion. Chairman Shoot said he had made it because of the fact that the minority sub mitted them and because he had re ceiycd many letters inquiring wheth- CT such and such name appeared ill the request.
 Besides the American Hardware Corporation, the names of the fol- lowing corporations in Connecticut appear on the list; Gordon X Cor Co.,, Sopersville; Cheney Brothers, don, Hazardville; Somersville, Wool South Manchester; Sidney BIumen- thai x Co.,, Inc, Shelton and UncasvilIe; Belamose Corporation Rocky Hill; Davis Warner Arms Corporation, Norwich; ScoviH Mfg Co.,, Oakville; Risdon Mfg. Co, Nall gatuck; Star Pin Co.,. Derby and Union Pin Co.,, Winsted.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
Weddings
JOHNSON-MAREIN

Miss Gladys Irene Marvin, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marvin of Victoria road, and Oscar F. Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Levin Johnson of Austin street, will be married this afternoon at 1 o'clock at the South Congrega- tional church by Rev. pr. George 1Iil.
 Mrs. Margaret Fitzsimmons will be matron of honor and A. l.. Johnson will be best man.
 The bride will wear q blue chif- fon velvet gown with velvet hat to match. She will carry talisman roses. Her attendant will be dress ed in a brown lowered chiffon vel vet gown and a velvet hat to match, She will carry Pernet roses.
 Immediately after the ceremony. MT. and Mrs, Johnson will leave for New York where they will sail for Bermuda on their honeymoon. Upon their return home. the young couple will reside on the corner 9f Monroe and Lyons streets.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
CHAMBER APPOINTS
 WINDOW COMMITTEE
Business Men Will Decide Whether
 Contest Is to Be Held Here
Other Meetings Scheduled.

Secretary Ralph H. Benson of the Chamber of Commerce today an nounced the appointment of com mittee to mane q survey of the mer- chants and make a recommendation on the proposed window lighting and decorating contest. The com mittee consists of r. Phillip Herr mann, chairman; George Wuchert, C. J. LerouX, Val CieszynsN, A. N. Volz and B. II. Champion. The committee will meet at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
 The executive committee of the Chamber of Commerce will meet to- morrow afternoon at 4:S0 o'clock.
 Directors of the chamber will meet next Monday noon.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
Judgment for Plaintiff
 To Recover on Check

A judgment in favor of the plain tiff, Jan Kolpak in his suit for 55l1.6o against Patrick Ricci has been filed in city court by Judge Morris b. SaXe.
 II is alleged that the defendant gave tha plaintiffs attorney a check bat when fhe latter deposited it in 'ho bank ho WAS notified payment had lc"n stopped, Eiccl gave the cheek on condition that a property transfer he completed and when the deal failed ho demanded the re- turn of the check.
 In his decision Judge SaNo states in" court could not find any bad faith on the r1rt of the plaintiff or that he or his attorney knew any in- tirmity in the note when they re- ceiv"d if or that there was any fraud in the negotiation of it.
 Attorney Maurice ". Rosenberg represented the plaintiff.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
SThTIrE SAVES SEARS

Waterbury, Sept. 19 (UP)-The statute of limitations today had saved former borough Judge Frank A. Sears of Naugatuck from crim- inal prosecution as result of alleged discovered in his accounts as borough clerk more than fiv" years ago. Superior Court Judge l.. P. Waldo Marvin nollcd the case late yesterday on recommendation of the states attorney.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19

sleeping, I suppose"
 Yes, your honor."
 Did you ever hear Of Washing ton Irving's sketch book?"
 No, your honor,"
 "Then you are not playing prac- tical joke on me-"
 No, your honor.'
 Then Magistrate Simpson wrote down cease dismissed" after the name Guy G2ip) Van Wrinkle, who, it seems, had been accused of vagrancy because he slept in an un- occupied building for four nights after returning from a trip to the mountains. And the magistrate tossed in a dollar which brought to $S the collection Rip Van Wrinkle took out into the world with him.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
State Sunshine Society
 To Meet Here Sent. 24

The 22lh annual state convention Of the Connecticut division or the International Sunshine society will ha held in thlS city at the South Congregational church OH Tuesday, September 24 according 10 an an- no1noomrut made hy Mrs. N. l.. pHEis. sat, president,
 Tho C4uonlr0s branch wl' act as hostess. Whn mornine session will opno promptly at 10 o'clock. Lunch, roH "iil b" served n the dining room at r @D o'clock. Each branch hes O"oa urged n have IS many members uros.ut as possible outside ar'eatas Reports will be strictly limited 'o tnra" minutes each. A bazaar will also he conducted. Ban- aers will oe displayed hy each branch.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
LITERARY GUILD SESSION

Representative of many Polish clubs and organizations of this city were present at the meeting of the Literary Guild last night at o'clock at the Falcon hall on Beav- CT street.
 The main discussion at the meet ing was that of Pulaski Observance Day in this city. October 13. Cont pletion of the plans for the parade arrangements were postponed.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
MILK VEHICLES COLLIDE

A milk truck owned by A. l. Spring X Co.,, and driven by Joseph Kochol of 1926 Stanley street crashed into a milk wagon owned by J. E. Sebert X Sons at the cor ner of Park and John street this morning at 3:45 o'clock. The horse was injured and the wagon dam aged.
 Kochol was arrested by Officer Ernest Bloomquist on a charge of reckless driving. The charge was nolled by Assistant Attorney Will liam NJ. Grcensten. kochol was not presented in court.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
MRS. COOLIDGE 0pENs BRIDGE

Northampton. Mass, Sept. 12 UP) P)-Rose petals streWn on the pavement by Mrs. Calvin Coolidge marked the opening of The new con- crete highway bridge ever tbe o'd bed of the Connecticut River near Mount Tom junction yesterday.
 After riding halfway cross the rev span in an automobile, Mrs Coolidge, accompanied by the for .aer president, alightcd from the car and posed for photographers.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
Bartlett Toastmaster
 At Third Ward Dinner

Donald L. Bartlett, president O.: the Third Ward Republican club and former alderman from the third ward, will be toastmastser at the annual barbecue of the club, Satur- day afternoon at Lake Compounce, at which Senator Hiram Bingham will be the speaker.
 Chairmen of subcommittee pre- pairing for the event are: Dinner, Eugene Porter, H. E. Erwin and F.. w. Irving; music, Howard A. Tim hrcll; tickets, Alderman w. J. Judd; reception, Logan Page transpor.a- tion, w. c. CowishaW.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
TW0.DAY MEETING
 OF GIRL RESERVES
Conference to Be Held in Club
 Rooms at Y. ". (. 4.

To find better ways of living and 10 attempt to grasp the significance of their own responsibility in mak- ing wise choices of things to think and do. will be the theme of rhc setting up conferences" in the girls club room, when about - cf the members of tho local Girl Reserves of the Y. W. (. 4. meet in confer ence Friday and Saturday Of this week.
 The Girl Reserves arc formed by members Of the Y. w. C IA between the ages of r and fS. and they have
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
ARRANGE RECEPTION FOR
 RABBI AND MRS. SCHWARTZ
Committee of Congregation Issues Invitations to Function at
 Synagogue Sept. 23.

Attorney David l.. Nair, chairman of the special committee of the Con- gregation Sons of Israel which IS arranging for the reception of Rabbi and Mrs. Jesse Schwartz. newly ap- pointed spiritual leader of the local synagogue, has issued invitations for a reception to be held in the vestry rooms on September 23.
 The reception will be an informal one and a buffet lunch will be serv- cd by the sisterhood. It will start at 7:30 o'clock. The rabbi and his wife will be officially welcomed to New Britain.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
SINNER FORCES CHECKS

Bridgeport, Sept. 19 CUP)-The additional stigma of having broken his Shriner's oath was upon Albert J, Mills, 2S, Bridgeport and Danbury real estate promoter, who was sen fenced yesterday to one to three years in states prison for forging the name of a brother Shriner on checks valued at s2SO0.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19

NEA Los Angeles Bureau
 Pretty Lucia dc Quiros, above, proves looks Ire dcce,vng. Arriy- ing at los Angeles from Nicaragua for visit, it might be thought sha was hoadod for Hollywood. She's not-bccau2e she has job enough now, being owner of the largest hencqucn ranch in Nicaragua as well as cattle owner of no small fame.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19

Some farmers stotre their mint crop and peppermint oil ln bank vaults as the product has become so valuable that the growers fear that it will hC stolen.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
NEW DIRECTOR HERE

Everett D. Packard, the newly ap- pointed director of the local state trade school has arrived in New Britain and has taken up his new duties here.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19

He's all wool and wide yard would be required for this dog to play in. The sheep dog pictured here at the end of a leash held by Miss Mary kernochan, comedy social "cgiStcrite, was the largest canine exhibited at the kennel club show in Tuxedo
 lark. N. I.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19

Tho eel has two separate hearts One heats GO and the other 1G0 times a minute.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-19
VI ellasIey Freshmen
 Adopt Roller Skates

N"iI'aIcy Mass. Sept, 19 UP) Taxi arjT@rs in tAis town had something u"w to worry about today,
 Young women of inc freshman class at Wellesley college have taken "p roller skating in a big Way. Last year 1t was bicycles.
 When n" upper claswomon be- gan To arrive if is frarcd-by "%bmru-tba' tuc fad will spread and become an epidemic.
 Itard"ar. store rroprlctors are wearing q pleased smile.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-06-28
co DEEP
To SAL VAGE


OLD LYNNE, Coon, June 2s.
The freighter winceco wrecked on
Hackett Reef last winter. Her crew
escaped. Presently the Wlnceco
slid off the reef into 1as feet Of
water. she had 1907 coils OF cop.
per wire and 1.445 coils Of steel
wire, all OF great commercial value
In her cargo.
A concern that makes q speciality
OF handling sunken vessels. sent
a small fleet out here in May and
divers went down to examine the
lost Winceco. They passed haw-
sers about her hull, and a great
CT ane started to hoist.
The Wfnceco promptly gave way
and was shattered wreck. Next.
the divers cleared away the deck
so that there was easy access to
the cargo. and started getting the
copper coils out one by one.
1t will be all salvaged sometime
In July.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-06-28
Mckinley High Opens
New School Pool
Tomorrow

There win be a terrific splash
at, the Mckinley Technical High
school tomorrow at ESQ p. m.
At that hour the schools new
swimming pool will be opened to
the public.
The office of Public Buildings
ana Public Parks has named s.
r. Kimble, OF the Central High
school faculty. manager of the
pool. Children win be charged
Is cents for admission and will
be supplied with a locker, towel
and soap. Adults must pay Is
cents for the same privilege.
Bathing suits will be rented for
is cents.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-06-28
Followers of Carney
Hear of Leaders Work

Several hundred followers OF
Marcus Carney and the back-to,
Africa movement we're present last
night at the Order OF Moses home,
Fourteenth and T streets North.
west, ana heard J. A. Boltram.
former commissioner of the Garvey
organization in Georgia. cite some
Of the material accomplishment OF
Garyey In this country.
Participating in the program
were: The Rev. U. H. Prowthro,
Frank Webster, Martin l., Jackson,
George Brown, Amos Turner and
IL ] jackson.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-06-28
w. ]. Mitchell to Speak
At Md. Medical Meet

UPPER MARLBORO, June a.
At the seniannual meeting Of
the Southern Maryland Medical
Society, to be held at Chapel
Point, July ia, the principal
speaker win be state Senator
Walter J. Mitchell, OF. la Plata.
DR. William 8. Keister, health
officer for Prince Georges county,
Is chairman OF the committee on
the program for the medical
society.
At the scientific session Of the
society, to be held in the after.
noon on the. day OF the meeting,
addresses win be made by DR..
Preston A. McI.eadon DR.. Harry
N. Robinson and DIR. J. A. Flynn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-06-28
Club Gives $4,000
Gallons of Milk Away

HAGERsToWN, June 2s.-A
total OF 10000 gallons of milk has
been distributed to needy babies
and children Of Hagerstown by the
local Lions Club. according to a
report made yesterday by the sec
rotary.
The club first began this work in
1924 and since that time hundreds
OF cases have been reported and
cared for by the organization.