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New Britain herald., 1929-12-02
MYSTERY SHR0UDS
 DEATH IN BERLIN
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of 17. He was q resident Of New Britain for 6 years. He then moved to kcnsington and lived there the 70 remaining years of his life.
 Leaves 15 Descendants
 Mir. Skecne had been employed as an engineer at the American Paper Goods Manufacturing Co. for the pas 20 years.
 He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Margaret Lyddy Skecne; his father, George Skccne of Scotland; four daughters Mrs. Robert Erwin and the Misses Mary, Anna and Ger trudc Of kcnsinGton; three sons, George of East Berlin and William and John Skccnc Of Kcnsington three sisters. Mrs. John Ryan of Bridgeport. Mrs. Herbert Johnson of Greenwich and Mrs. Harry Luca- baugh: three brothers, William and George Skcenc Of Bridgeport and James Skocnc Of New Britain; and by eight grandchildren.
 He was member of St. Paul's Holy Name society. the l. o. Q. r. and the Foremans' club of the American Paper Goods. Funeral arrangements are incom- plete, in charge of M. J. Kcnncy & Co.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-02
commission.
 Prohibition Bureau Changes

l'rOIllDltlol1 buIcau Changes
 Proposed legislation requested by President Hoover. 10 transfer pro- hibition enforcement activities of the treasury to the justice department will be before the house judiciary committee.
 Revision of banking laws, grow ing out of the recent bank failures in various parts of the country. will be studied by the banking and currency committee.
 The interstate commerce cUm- mittec will have railroad Consoli1a- tion and motor bus regulation regis lation 10 consider,
 Muscle Shoals, an army housing program and revampinG of the army air corps expansion program will be issues before the military affairs committed.
 The naval committee will have a naval public works bill, and a measure to rcadjust officer and en- listed personnel pay to deal with. along with a question of expanding the naval aviation unit.
 Legislation to be proposed in cludes an extension of federal high way aid. creation of an education department, restriction of immi- grafton from the western heml- sphere. and consolidation of agen- cies dealing with war veterans,
New Britain herald., 1929-12-02
Many Bills Wait Action

Washington, Dec. Rl-LcgisIa- tive food gates that have been closed for brief periods 10 repre- Scntatives since the house recessed last June, swung wide today with the opening of the regular session
 During three and fivc-minutc scmi-wcckIy meetings since Scptcm- Der 2%, tn" total of bills introduced exceeded 5000 and if the house members are as prolific as usual in proposing legislation their number will be swcllcd to nearly 25,o00 be- tore the end of this congress.
 Ton annual supply bills, being prepared by the house appropria- tions committee, a resolution to bring about q $160,000.O00 tax re- duction on 1929 incomes, and q measure to ratify the agreement of the s4,0O0, 100000 French war debt, stood at the head of the program for ma jor legislation drawn up by party leaders.
 Many new and rcdraftcd bills ot far reaching importance are being prepared by members and commit tee Chaircn for introduction.
 An omnibus bill calling for an out lay of about 25,0O0,o00 for rivers and harbors is being drafted by Chairman Dempsey of the rivers and harbors committee. Other measures for action include modi- fication of the Mississippi river flood control project and continua- ton of the life of the federal radio
New Britain herald., 1929-12-02
Two Persons Killed
 In Week-End Crashes

New Haven, Dec. (UP)-Heavy weekend traffic, sWelled by throngs
 returning to their homes after the Thanksgiving holiday. resulted in death Of two persons and injury to many others.
 Patrick Cady of Jersey City. N. J.. died at New Haven hospital from injuries received when he was
 struck by hit-and-run motorist Saturday. Isaac Bloomberg, 45, tailor, was fatally injured in Dan- bury last night when struck by d
 car driven by Frank Brutz of New
 Milford.
 Among the seriously injured was Samuel Sakowitz of New Haven, who was knocked down while crossing a street. Doctors held slight hope for his recovery at St. Raphacrs hospital, New Haven.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-02
Stock Salesman Sent
 To Jail in BridgepOrt

Norwalk, Dec. P-Umberto Gdrofalo of New York avenue, Brooklyn. today was sentenced to five months in the county jail when he appeared before Judge Freeman Light in city court on charges of obtaining money under false pre- tense and lascivious carriage. Caro- falo pleaded guilty.
 Mrs. Lillian French of New York city. mother of three children. who lived with Garofalo Tn this city and who was secretary of the American Berty Glass Spark Plug company, in which he sold sl,00O worth of stock to local Italians, was given q suspended sentence of two months on a charge of lascivious carriage.
 Garofalo is in the United States illegally at present. the Ellis Island authorities have informed police and he would be deported when he com pletes the jail sentence.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-02
Youthful Convict, Hated "Squealer," "
 Stabbed to Death In Sing Sing Line

Ossining, N. Y.. Dec. ? UP)- Death for the squealer-that tcrse. swiftly executed "unWritten law" of Ctookdom, has taken the life of Ruben kaminsky, IT, Sing Sing pris- on's kid" convict"
 kaminsky was stabbed fatally in the yard Of the prison yesterday just as guards ordered a group of prison- CTS to line up and march into the new cell house.
 The order to "fall in was issu9 ed after guards checked off the list Of charges to occupy the new cell tier. The convicts lined up and awaited the order to march. The order was given and all but one obeyed. It was Kaminsky He staggered, rceled and fell. Five knife wounds. three Of them near the heart, caused his death in the prison hospital d few minutes later.
 Other convicts in the group were questioned. None gave prison off
New Britain herald., 1929-12-02
AUTO KILLS BOY AT
 BROAD AND BEAVER

(Continued From First Page) and Dr. John Purney, assistant medical examiner was called and gave permission for removal of the body to Frank P. Duffys undertali- ing parlors.
 Parents Overcome Mr. and Mrs. LaBrise were sum- moned, the former being employed al the Fatnir Bearing company and the latter at Landers, Frary < Clark. They were overcome by grief at the sight of the little boy so terribly crushed
 while Kukish had been sent to the police station and he was be- side himself with anxiety and sor~ row. q did everything l could. l couldn't help it. Only for that oth- could have controlled my car al right" he said 'I tried to find out who was driving that other car but I could not" His brother. John Kukish. comforted him at the po- lice station. telling him there was nothing that could be done about it except to tell his story 10 the p0- lice. Kukish. who is also known is Cookish, carried no insurance on the coupe, according to the police.
 kukish was on his way to the r. & F, Corbin factory, where he is, Tr hi Stella and Sophie Mazur, sisters, who live near him.
 Highways In Dangerous Condition
 Sllidding automobiles were re- ported at all points of the city after about two inches of snow had fallen in the first storm bearing winter g trademark. Traffic was reduced to slow speed and drivers who did not exercise extreme caution frequently l found themselves cutting circles with their machine out of control. The temperature which started to drop about the middle of last week until by Saturday morning it is said to have gone as low as three above zero, moderated slightly over the weekend but still failed to climb to above the freezing point. Start ing at a point somewhere near % above zero early this morning the mercury scared a few points, but stopped below 2S.
 The traffic lights were shut of by the police in order to preclude as much skidding as possible about the center and at other dangerous l intersections
New Britain herald., 1929-12-02
Three Connecticut Cities
 Electing Officials Today

By the Associated Press.
 Electors of three Connecticut cities, Wilimantic. Rockville and Putnam, voted today for mayor and local officers. Walter F. King, re- publican, and John Reilly. demo- crat, are the opposing candidates in Willimantic for the office now held by Mayor Charles A. Gates, who is retiring after long service in pub lie office. King has been postmaster alderman and now is a member of the school board. His opponent is now an alderman at large. Rockville voters will express their choice between Mayor George
 Forster, democrat seeking reelec- ton. and Albert F. Waite, republi- can.
 Mayor Charles A. Richard was unopposed in Putnam. He is a re- publican and has held office two years
New Britain herald., 1929-12-02
VETS URGE SPEEDING OF REMINGTON HOME
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cral Frank T. Hines, director Of the veterans bureau; to state senators and representatives in Washington, and 10 the press.
 There are 32G Connecticut vctcr- ans in hospitals at the present time. q report showed, and it was voted to send each Christmas package.
 State officers were installed as fol- lows: Thomas McLagan, of Hart ford, commander; stephen NJ. Honas, Of Derby. senior vice commander; Neil J. Donnolly of Bridgeport, first junior vice commander: Alfred Bell rose of Meriden, second junior vice commander; Harry Adams Of Meri- den, sergeant at arms: Joseph kobcrgc Of Bristol. officer of the day: Abraham Miskcs Of Hartford. chap lain: and Michael J. Doohan of New Haven, treasurer.
 The next meeting. it was voted. will bc held in Bridgeport a week from Sunday. Luncheon was served after the meeting.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-02
CONGRESS OPENS, AWAITS MESSAGE
 FROM PRESIDENT
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news service photographers snapped pictures as the members were bathed in flood lights
 Speaker Longworth had to call the house 10 order repeatedly during the roll call in order for the clerk s voice to be heard above the din.
 Long after the senate had ad- journed. the house clerk still was calling the long roll of 435 names.
 Among those who braved the in element weather was Representative Stcdman, democrat, North Carolina. q major in the Confederate army and the only survivor of the Civil War in congress.
 The only negro member, Repre- sentative Oscar DePriest, republican Of Illinois. shook hands with many Of his colleagues.
 All the eight women were present chatting with their friends.
 It was l:0j D. m. before the house decided to quit X part of the time had been used by Chairman HaWlcy to explain plans for cNpediting the tax resolution. He obtained consent to have the committee report Wednesday night, although the house is not expected to be in ses- sion at that time it will enable the Measure to be sent to the printers and placed in shape for considera- ton Thursday.
 LOngworth Names Committee
 Speaker LongWorth appointed Representative Tilson, of Connectl- eat, the republican leader: Repre- sentative Garner of Texas, the demo- cratic leader. and Hawley as mem- bers of the house committee to call at the White House and notify the president it was ready for business.
 The roll call showed 392 members present.
 A committee also was appointed to notify the senate the house had or ganizcd for business.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-02
New Teacher of English
 Reports for H. $. Duty

Mildred NJ. Raymond, the new in- structor Of English at the local high school started Hor duties this morn ing. Miss Raymond has taken inc Hlacc Of Miss Katherine Griffin who has loft 10 teach at Il high school in Boston.
 Miss Raymond comes from Con toocoock, N. H., where she was q teacher. She IS graduate of Bos- lon university.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-02
Six Bodies Recovered in
 Illinois Coal Mine Today

West Frankfort, H., Dec. ? P)- The charred bodies of six coal miners killed in an explosion early yesterday in Old Ben Mine No. s, near here, had been recovered to- day, but rescuers still sought the body of seventh victim, who, mine officials said, was certain to have perished.
 The explosion was localized in one drift by safety devices which auto matically released shale dust to ex- llrguish flames. This is believed by officials to have saved the lives Of 3 other miners, the remainder or q crew that was tearing up tracks ln the north part of the mine pre- paratory to abandonment.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-02
POPE COMPLAINS ON RULE

Vatican City. Dec. ? tF9 - Pope Plus speech to parish priests in Rome yesterday which will be pub lished in tonight's Osservatore Ro- mano, is understood 10 complain that Catholic newspapers in Italy, no matter how mild in tone, are not allowed 10 comment on or dis cuss the agreement between the church and state and it's application
New Britain herald., 1929-12-02
JOHN G. MOFFITT DEAD

Willimantic, Dec. ? LPl-John G. MofTitt, so, one-time representative in the state legislature from the town of Scotland, died at his home here today. He had been in ill health for a long time.
 Before moving to Willmantic 10 years ago, Moffitt made his home in Scotland for 3o years and held all most every town office. He was the only democrat elected from Scot land 10 the legislature.
 He is survived by his widow, to whom he had been married 56 years, and by two sons and two daughters.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-02

clals any assistance. It is the prison code.
 Warden Lewis l.. Lawes placed four convicts in solitary confinement. The identities of three were with held.
 The fourth confined convict is Jacob Burakoff. 17. who was con. victed with Kaminsky Of stealing sS44 from the Admira Rubber Co. ot Brooklyn. Both were sentenced to serve from 71a to 15 years.
 Burakoff Warden Lawes said. was arrested on information furnished by kaminsky. That was the "squeal" |" Under the code Of criminals it sealed kaminsky's fate. The brief stunning period yesterday was the first oppor- tunity for carrying out the sentence.
 Prison guards searched a number of convicts and many cells. In one of the cells jackknife was found, but this is not believed to have beer the weapon used in the stabbing.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-02
CiED PARTY FOR CHARITY

$ vera" cn"ritahh organization. in this city will benefit from rhc proceeds Of the Daughters or Isa- tolIa "ard party which will he hclI nt Judd's han tonight at S:l5 o'clock. This IS tine annual custom Of the orSdnlzatiou and much had been done 10 give happiness 10 the poorer people during the Christmas season.
 Al 7:30 o'clock the organization will hold a meeting 10 transact the business of the month.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-02
ROYAL VISIT NEXT
 THURSDAY ID POPE
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ereiGns will go there immediately after their meeting with the Pope, They will be met by Cardinal Gas parrl and will present their en- touragc. or more than usual sig nifcancc should be the meeting be tween Gasparri and Minister Of For ign Affairs Grandi.
 Fourth Act At Tomb
 The fourth act. entitled "Hefore the Tomb" will be set in St. Peters Basiica. The royal party will de- -cend from the Popc's apartments 10 St. Peters. There they wiil visit .cveral chapeIs and tho Erotto. and worship leforc thc tomb of St. Peter. under the l;aldachino altar. in almost the center ot the cathedral. They will leave the cathedral by the sacristy. where their carriages will be waiting.
 The fifth act, entitled The Rcturn,' consists Of the return journey to the Quirina, palace. The same route will be followed. The thousands of soldiers will be kept at attention. The drama will come to d final close at the Quirinal palace when the ar illcry and troops drawn up in the luirinal square will give their salut" Jo the monarchS
 It is not necessary that the Pope return the kings visit in person. AL though there are two prcCcdcntS for this. 1t is considered that for the Pontin to do so would put him un- der obligations to return similar visit. from other kings, which might prove awkward. Cardinal Gasparri will make the return visit for the Pope.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-02
Session Begins Work

Session Begins W Ork 1 Washington. Dec. LP-With a i faction split senate and a republl-
 can controlled house, the list con- eress assembled today for a session beset with difficulties over tariff re-
 vision and other controversial les
 islation that may keep it working until next June. when the biennial congressional elections get under way.
 While awaiting President Hoover z first annual message on the state or
 the union, which is 10 be received
 tomorrow. the interim was filled with the formaitics of organizing both branches.
 Tariff revision held the legislative right of way in the senate, being the unfinished business of the special
 session. The house program, how l ever. called for immediate consider aton of the proposed $l60, 0,o0o,000 | tax reduction program, which will 1 lop off fiat one per cent from
 corporation and normal individua
 incomes for 1929.
 Varc Contest Looms
 l. By previous agreement, the three
 year old contest over the seating ot | Senator Elect William s. Ware oi l Pennsylvania will come up tomorrow
 in the senate.
 l Although Senator Watson of h. 1 diana, the republican leader desires
 to speed consideration of the long l expected 10 be laid aside long enough for the senate to act on the
 tax reduction resolution on which party leaders of both houses ar@ agreed.
 | Both branches face some difficulty | in recognizing committees, and
 conferences are to be held during ! the first week to fill vacancies ana reassign members.
 The senate republicans will con.
 tinue Senator Watson as leader with ! Senator McNary of Oregon. one oi l the young guard" his his assistant Senator Jones of Washington is 1 10 become chairman of the appro, 1 priations committee succeeding tho | late Senator Warren of Wyoming i The demand of western republican 1 Independents that Senator Lalfol. ! lettc of Wisconsin, be placed on tho 1 finance committee is expected tt precipitatc q bitter contest. ! House republican leaders plan tc 1 increase their representation on the major committees on proportion tt their majority of 102 members. Two
 committee Chairmanships, military affairs and invalid pensions, have tt
 be filled by the republicans, along
 with vacancies on the appropriation and rules committee.
 With the prospect that the senat, will be busy with the tariff bill un . Ill some time in January, the hous, 1 will proceed on the annual suppl, bills. tax reduction and ratification of the French debt agreement. II the meantime, the committees vii begin hearings on proposed radio prohibition. inland waterway, hoot control aviation, motor bus rc~ula
 tion, railroad consolidation, an, Muscle Shoals legislation.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-02
Quarrel Over Girl
 At Dance Ends Fatally

New York. Dec. R1A quarrel over a girl at a dance hall led to fatal shooting in Long Island City today.
 Edward Seguirinc, 27 years old, who was found unconscious in Queens Plaza with a bullet wound | in his head, died later in a hospi-
New Britain herald., 1929-12-02

tai. Madeline Nolan. aged 2l. and William J. O'Connor. aged 2S. were detained for questioning. There was an argument, fist fight and then the shooting.
 OConnor, who is a city employe. had a pistol in his possession with an empty shell in it. the police said.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-02
HUNTER KILLED AT DAWN

Carlisle. Pa, Dec. lF, - The first accident in this vicinity of the Pennsylvania big game season, which opened today, occurred at dawn when William T. Nailor. Of Mechanicsburg. lost his life hunting for deer. He was hunting near Brandtsville in the South Mountain section when he was shot and died while being brought to Carlisle hos pital.
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New Britain herald., 1929-12-02
800 FLEE THEATER FIRE,

Atlantic, la. Dec. P)-Fire that broke out in the Atlantic theatcr last night while 800 persons were watch ing the moving picture perform ancc burned the theater to the ground and spread to several other business places in the same block. The theater patrons marched out in orderly fashion before the flames gained headway. The total loss was estimated at s65.000.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-02
Green Truck New Clue
 In Hartford Arson Case

Hartford, Dec. P-Important disclosures in the investigation of the arson plot which resulted in a $1O.O00 fire in Main street tene- ment carly Friday morning were promised through the identification of a mysterious green truck seen delivering gasoline at the house two weeks before the fire, accord ing to police today.
 Detectives are confident they will be able to identify the truck through information now in their possession. though the two men under arrest in connection with the crime have continued their dcnials through a weekend of grillng. Their cases were continued to Saturday in po- lice court this morning under bonds of s5,000 each.
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New Britain herald., 1929-12-02
LUFF UNDER ARREST
 AT WASHINGTON
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to their door just in time to fore stall them. It was said at police headquarters today that Sergeant MCAvayS work throughout was one of the hest demonstrations of detec- tive ability shown in some time Without leaving the city, he was hot on the chase from the day he was given the assignment.
 Will Not Fight E>tradition LuT. telephonin2 to Sergeant Me Cue from Washington police head quarters. expressed his willingness to return 10 this city without cNtradi- tion. He is said to have led Miss Carlson to belie.c he had obtained q divorce from his wife or had been divorced by her. and she expected her. The police today were without information as to whether or not they had been married. but dis patches from Washington referred 10 them as "Alr, and Mrs. Harry Luir" II is believed. however. that they assumed the "Mr. and Mrs"
 Wuman Well Thought of
 Acquaintances of Miss Carlson were surprised to learn that she had gone away with Luff and the opinion was freely expressed that she must have had his promise of marriage She was we'll and flaw orably known in this city and had been in the employ ot one family for some time.
 Chief Hart this afternoon detailed Se1geants McAvay and Feeney 10 go to Washington and bring the couple back. They will leave tonight. 4 telegram from the Washington police verified I.uff's telephone promise to return vii bout cXtradition. and it is expected that the sergeants and theiI prisoners will be in New Britain to- morrow or Wednesday.
 Woman to Be Brought Back
 With reference to Miss Carlson, Detective Sergeant McCue said this afternoon that it was a question whether or not charge will be made against her. All I can say now is that she will be brought back" he said when questioned on this point.
 The police believe LuIf and Miss Carlson were travelling by automo- b.le, in all probability his touring car If so, it was not Luff's car which was seen on Chestnut street Thanksgiving night
 Bannan Comments McANay
 Chairman Michael w. Bannan Of the board of police commissioners this afternoon heard Of Sergeant McAvay's success in running down Luff and his companion and was enthusiastic in his praise of the ser gcants work
 Sergeant McAvay has performed an outstanding act of detective work, and has brought credit to himself and to the entire depart mcnt by his efficient and vigilant action in this case. feel he is deserving of the greatest commen- dgtion,' said the police board head.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-02

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