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New Britain herald., 1929-07-18
ROCK ISLAND CAR PLUNGES IN WATER
 0F FLOODED RIVER
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Carried St. Louis Car

| Carried St. Louis Car
 Kansas City. Mo, July IS LPl - IC. A. Searle. general passenger agent of the Rock Island Lines ! here, said Rock Island passenger | train No. ,. wrecked early today near Stratton, Colo. carried a l Pullman with passengers from St. Louis and one containing travellers l from Birmingham. Ala.
 Denver, Colo. July IS (P)-Twelve persons wore reported to have been | killed when Rock Island passenger train No. 5. west bound from Chi cago. plunged into Landsmor Creek. near Stratton, Colo, 150 miles east of Denver. shortly. after o'clock this morning. 1 Dead May Reach 20 | According to report received by | the Denver Post from its Stratton | correspondent, the train plunged through a weakened bridge and two of the Pullmans on the all-Pullma" train were submerged in the creek ! bed. First reports stated that 12 persons were known 10 have been | drowned and there were renorts that l this number probably would be in creased to 20.
 The creek, ordinarily a dry wash had become a raging torrent dur | ing the last 24 hours as a rersi' cf | extremely heavy rains during tha' period All physicians at Stratton and Burlington as well as Iimon 1 Colo. have been rushed 10 tha scene and wrecling crews have been disnatched from Colorado | Springs. the western terminus Of the road.
 Morris Gest. theatrical producer Of New York city. en route to Don yer. was said to have been a pas scnger on the train.
 High Water Delays HeID
 One coach. in which passengers were trapped, was submerged. A highway bridge parallelling the rail road bridge was washed out. Ambu- lances and do"tors from east and west of the wreck were being dc laycd in reaching the scene by high | water.
 Until the water roCedcs, rescue work will be difficult said telephone reports It was estimated that t would take four hours for the water to lower sufficiently to begin opera tons.
 Only the train crew were awake when the train plunged into the rag ing torrent. Approximately 500 pass, engerS were asleep in their berths.
 The train which is througF passenger from the east, carried 20 coaches. four of these. including inc baggage car and locomotive, went in 10 the creek. The heavy load on th train was attributed to summe. | tourist travel.
 An automobile road which para lolls the railroad for some distance. was five feet under water al .Le
New Britain herald., 1929-07-18
Virginia Valli Tells How to Captivate

HOLLYWOOD, Calf, The 39 fore most movie directors find through their experience with the pictures that beautiful skin is the surest road to popularity for any girl. As Lewis Milestone, prominent director for Para mount, expresses it: Smooth, exqui- site skin is more captivating than any thing else about a girl"
 Virginia 'Valli knows that exquisite skin plays the largest part in woman's power to touch the heart, on the screen and of. Like 442 of the 451 important actresses in Hollywood, she cherishes her lovely skin with Lux Toilet Soap. She says: q do enjoy using Lux Toilet Soap. l delight in the marvellous vel vety way it leaves my skin.' Mine out of ten screen stars use this fragrant white soap, and all the great film studios have made it the official soap for their dressing rooms.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-18
Crime Wave" Recedes,
 Police Have Vacation

Those who take a delight in poking the ilttle woman in the eye were peculiarly inactive, ma rauding bands of boys failed to function, rowing trunks did not rove, sneak thieves did not thieve street, fighters did rot fight, and last night was one of the quietest eXerienced in police history here.
 After o'clock yesterday after noon only three entries were made on the police blotter ard those concerned cars stolen in Hartford, New Haven and Spring field. One arrest was made be- fore midnight but that was for an offense which was committed last Saturday.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-18

tended the annual officers ball which was held at the Hotel Gris- wold in New London last night.
 Company l. of Bristol will hold its annual stag party in Gus's Inn in Waterport, tonight.
 Capt. Irving Parker. adjutant to Col. D. Gordon Hunter. announced at the noon mess today that the garrison parade scheduled for today would be cancelled. The an nouncement was received with en- thusiasm by the officers and later Dy the men.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-18
Individual Attitude

New London, July IS PE-Each individual has most serious pa"; ir the responsibility Of government, said Governor Myers Y. Cooper, ot Ohio, addressing the governors conference today on Individual At- titude Towards Government"
 The ideal attitude of the ind- vidual toward his government" he said, should not differ materially from the attitude of the individual member of the family toward the family itself.
 Any member of a family who considers that the family and the other members thereof ought to ey- lst solely for his benefit and pleas Ire does not have the best interest of the family at heart; and by the same token, the family that acts for the benefit and selfish interest Of one or less than all of it's mcmr Eers is not the ideal family crgan- i2atlon."
 People Should Benefit
 Democratic form of government has been established on the theory that government exists fer the bene- fit of the people, he said, but decIar- cd too many people are asking gov ernment to save them from them "e!ves when the control of their destiny is in their own hands.
 ''Tbprp is le@lS'ation as panacca for every social, moral and economic ill." he said. "The truth is there has been an all too-common disposition tc leSislate on everything and to rcgu- late everybody on the theory of pub lie good. In many instances tn, people who dccry too much legisla ton are the ones who are at fault for many proposals, far more harm ful than helpful"
 DcplorcS Excess Laws
 Governor Cooper deplored the fact that so many new laws are in- troduced at every session of every slate legislature. but pointed oul that the legislators are burdened by the fact that various groups of people or individuals or organiz. ations press for passage the laws ol special benefit to those directly concerned, but which may encumbe1 vast majority for the benefit ol the few"
 Law observance and enforcement. is another important relation be. tween the individual and govern. ment, he continued. Tt is needless to say that one Of the most import.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-18

scene of the accident. This prevent cd any one from reaching the scene immediately.
 The c2r in which the victims were 1 trapped asleep, pitched into tha ! water at d 4G degree angle The water was reported to be from Saecn 10 ten feet deep.
 A cloudburst looscd seven to eight inches of water in the region last night The water was slowly receding from higher ground this morning. but gullies and cuts were still filled, Roads were washed oEt in every direction and highway bridges Went out before the torrent pr. Henry l.. Williams of F'lagler, PC miles. from the wreck. was the first to reach the scene. pr, o. r. Kenny, coroner of Burlington, Colo. came shortly after and the two with passengers, began rescue work. Pullman passengers, clad only in night clothes gave what aid they could in re5cuing others caught in cars and tossed about by the flood water
 The bridge swept away was about 15 feet long. It was wooden structure and was across a sand draw on a straight stretch of track The water at the wreck was reported running 100 yards wide One 1e- port said that screams of the woin- en and children rose above the roar of the rushing water.
 Chicago. July IS LP-Westbound Rock Island train No. 5. which was wrecked early this morning near Stratton, Col, left Chicago at 11:30 D. m, Tuesday. It consisted Of t2 steel cars and eight Pullmans. Tka train was known as the Colorado express.
 Official reports received at head quarters of the Rock Island lines here said the wreck occurred at 3:55 q. m.. three and one-half miles west of Stratton.
 Nine Cars Pile Up
 The engine and tank derailed and spread the rails. causing ninc cars 10 pile up and break through a bridge. the report said. The three la9t cars remained on. the track.
 One car pitched down an embank- ment. Flood waters rose after tho derailment and submerged the ill., fatcd Pullman car, drowning several passengers.
 A hospital train was rushed from Goodman, kas.. the train was due in Denver at 7:25 o'clock this morn ing, officials said.
 The submerged ear carried sevea passengers and Pullman porter the company said.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-18

the Chinese note sanctions a one sided abrogation of the agreements, thereby destroying the possibility of normal relations between the two countries. Instead of reversing the unlawful actions of the tupan of the Chinese Eastern railway the Chi nese note sanctions them. Thereby justifying seizure Of the railway.
 sanctions Unlawful Acts
 ''The Chinese note sanctions un- lawful impressions against soviet cit iZens and institutions and hypoCriti- cally attempts to justify them by false reference to mass expressions of China's citizens in the |. s. s. R., the China government is well aware repressions in the |. s. s. R. were employed only against a negligible group of spies opium traders, den keepers. smugglers. and other crim- inal clements
 "The Chinese note eVades the question Of immediate summoning of a conference. thereby rejecting the soviet proposal and preventing pos sibility of amicable settlement of the dispute. References in the Chinese note to propaganda a7 an excuse for the unlawful actions Of the Chinese authorities is false and hypocritical, since the Chinese authorities possess sufficient means to prevent and stop such activity, had it actually occur red, without seizing the railway and severing treaty relations existing be- tween the |. s. S. R. and China.
 "The real object of the violent actions on the Chinese Eastern rail- way and of the Chinese note becomes especially clear from the official dec laration of President Chiang Kai Shek. who iustifes the unlawful ac- tons on the railway and plainly de- clares:
 Our measures are designed to take over the Chinese Eastern rail- way. There is nothing unusual in the measures to take the railway in our hands, We first want 10 take over the railway and then take mp discussion of the other question.
 These statements leave no doubt as to the real meaning of the Chi nose note"
 Will Reserve Ric'htS
 The note added the Moscow gov crnment would reserve all the rights arising from the peiping- Mukden agreement of 1924 This agreement stablished a joint Chinese Russian board of control, known as the board of TO-" for the Russian own ed railway. which was built in czar- segment of the Trans Siberian rail- way from western Russia 10 Nladi- vostok
 The ultimatum of July l3 was contained in a lengthy note. which demanded cancellation of illegal orders" in Manchuria. evidently re- ferring to orders taking over the railways. release of Russian prison- CTS and cancellation of order militat- ing against them; and submission Of questions arising out of the situa- ton to diplomatic negotiations.
 Frames Formal Reply
 Almost simultaneously the the Ranking government fra amed its for nal reply to Moscow which arrived here today. This was understood to have demanded CD release of Chi nese imprisoned in Russia. CD guar antces against future repressions of Chinese. and to have expressed for nal intentions of sending Gnu 10 Moscow to undertake negotiations for settlement of the crisis.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-18
Washington Watches

Washington. July IS Pi-Wlth mingled feelings of apprehension lest War be imminent in the Orient and hope that armed hostilities may yet be avoided, the Washington govern ment is keeping close watch on the rapidly developing controversy be- tween Russia and China.
 prees disoatchcs and consular ad- vices from Manchuria are being giv- end detailed study in a search for the proper interpretation of the nc- ton of the soviet union in breaking off diplomatc relations with the Ranking government and what 1t may presage.
 While it was pointed out that war would not necessarily follow and cir cumstances were cited which were regarded as virtually compelling an amicable settlement, it was generally agreed that the diplomatic rupture had served at best to add consider able rloom to the outlook.
 Many Far East Relations
 With Americas extensive far east crn interests necessarily involved, the state department was kept in constant touch with the situation since its inception week ago today in the sezure of the Chinese Eastern railway hy the Chinese. President Hoover himself has followed devel- opments with an interest induced not only by the gravity Of the situation, but by an intimate knowledge of the places and conditions involved which he gained during years of travel in Siberia and ManChuria as a mining engineer.
 By some officials. the severance Of the thin thread of diplomatic intercourse that has kept Russia and China on speaking terms since the Communistic outbreak in Can ton two years ago was accepted as logical. To :hem. it was the eX- pected result of the stand taken ivy the Soviet government. its ultima. tum and yelled threat of retaliation, ard it's interpretation of the Chine1c reply IS unsatisfactory.
 Others Helpful
 Others, while not discounting re- ports os troop movements on bo'h sides of the Siberian -Manchurian border. were of the belief that a series Of economic circumstances would avert actual warfare.
 They pointed out that both the Ranking and Moscow regimes arc young as governments go. have yet 10 attain financial stability. and could be expected to prove extreme ly reluctant 10 undertake an eNpen- siNe war. The food shortage in both countries also was cited. together with the difficulty Russia would encounter in transporting troops and supplies across Siberia and main tainIn@ communication lines over such a distance.
 i World diplomacy. it was felt. also would bring its influence 10 bear in favor of peace, primarily because of the manifold interests of the world ] DoWrrs in the Orient and anxiety lest ar armed conflict with untold ranm'l"atiOn7 result The Kellogg anti-war treaty, Of which both Rus Sit and China are adherents was regarded as another important fac tor making for peace.
 Watch Japan's Attitude
 Officials are waiting eagerly for some indication Of the attitude Of Japan, as the foreign nation most directly interested, The view has been advanced that the Tokyo gov ernmcnt would bo most interested iu maintaining the situation regardin. l foreign owned railroads in China on
New Britain herald., 1929-07-18
Brook park.

Brook park.
 Councilman George J. Molandel led a movement to have a e-hearinG by the board of adjustment on the application Of George J. Riley for { change of zone on Carlton street and the council voted to refer the application back 10 that board.
 Councilman William D. Boyle and several others were sponsors of q resolution 10 appoint committee Of three republicans and three demo- crats to make a study of the practice of paying city employees for the usc of their own autom obiles in munici- pal business and to report back whether it is advisable to continue this practice or have them drive municipally owned machines.
 On motion of Councilman Johr C. Milford of the second ward, 8 committee of five will be appointed to confer with manufacturing inter- ests and urge that combustiblt wastes be hereafter dumped in the pond on the Towers property or South Main street, or in other bodies of water. The councilman will also have this committee consider prac- tices of fighting dump fires in other cities and determine whether 1t ls possible to eliminate the use of fire department apparatus for this work
 Councilman Milford had made 2 study of the dump fire question and learned that on Tuesday afternoon four of the city's nine fire trucks were in dump fire service for great part of the afternoon.
 Would Eliminate Deputy
 A resolution drated by Council man w. Spaulding Warner and sign ed by him and several other council members calls upon the building commission to report to the next council meeting on the need for continuing two deputy building in- spectors in service. One of the two it was explained. was appointed dur ing a period of building activity for period of six months. and the period was later extended. The reso- lution questioned whether present building activity warrants further continuance. Deputy Thomas B. Fay now holds the position against which the Warner resolution is aimed.
 The movement to inquire into the practices of the dog warden in catching, impounding and destroy ing dogs fell flat when Councilman official operates under state statutes and is not subject to the common council. Assistant Corporation Coun- sel Mortimer H. Camp agreed with the councilman's claim Of law and the motion was tabled.
 Goddard Resigns
 Councilman Frank A. Goddard submitted his resignation as third ward member, creating a vacancy which is to be filled by former Alderman William II. Judd, On mo- tion of Alderman Bartlett. the resig- nation was accepted with regrets
 On motion of Alderman Johnson a proposed ordinance providing safe ty appliances on gas fired water heaters was referred back 10 the ordinance committee to consider suggested changes in the require ments.
 John Fritz of Beldon street pre- sented a claim for S150 damages fol the loss of a dog, shot by Patrolmar Anthony Ustach when the officer suspected the canine of being mad Fritz placed the value of the dog al S400 and denied there were any signs of rabies.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-18

Moscow, July IS (R,-Soviet Rus sia proceeded today to make imme- diately effective complete hreGk in relations with the Chinese national fst government The action pOrten- ded, possibly. the gravest political consequences.
 Russian representatives, both trade and diplomatic. in China were ordered home. railway communiCa- tion between the two countries was suspended, and Chinese officials in Russia were told they must leave immediately.
 The break came late last night all most to the hour of expiration of a three day ultimatum given by Mos COW to Ranking demanding reseor- ation of the status quo in Manchuria, where Chinese officials hayo seized the Russian owned Chinese Eastern railway,
 A note to sia Wen Sun, Chinese charge daffatrcs here. from L. NJ. Karakhan, vice commisar for for eign affairs, announced tho soviet action It said the Ranking govern ment's answer to the Moscow ultt- matum had been entirely unSatisfac- tory. Previously there had been req son to believe the Nanlling answer would be considered conciliatOry.
 settlement Abandoned
 NJ. Karalshan's note said that all means of reaching an arnicahlc sci tfemont of the situation growing out Of events in Manchuria had been eX- hausted. Entire responsibility for the consequences were placed on the Chinese government. The answer of Ranking was termed unsatisfactory In content and hypocritical in tone.
 The soviet note follows, in part.
 'Desirous of restoring the legal hasis of relations between the r. S s R. and China. disturbed by the Chinese authorities the soviet gov ernment advanced in its first note three absolutely necessary and per fectly moderate proposals, The Chi nese government practically has re- jected these proposals.
 "1nstcad of restoring the Peiping Mukden agreement (that of 192D
New Britain herald., 1929-07-18
Official China Startled

Shanghai. July IS P)-Reports Of Toscow's action in severing relations with China startled official circles here today and caused furry of speculation.
 Local Russian newspapers and commercial firms stated communi- cations to Harbin. Manchuria, have been interrupted during the past ? hours. This was interpreted as indi- eating the Chinese had clamped down stoppage order on intra- Rrssian communication as a result of tightening of the crisis.
 Report Reds Repulsed
 London. July IS tPl-Thc Daily Mail today published a report from is Peiping correspondent of rumors in Chinese quarters there that soviet troops had been repulsed in an at tempt to cross the Amur river. which forms the northern boundary of Manchuria.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-18
Watch Japan'S Altitude

oluclaIs are waiting eagerly for some indication Of the attitude of Japan, as the foreign nation most directly interostcd, The view has been advanced that the Tokyo gov ernmont would bo most interested iu maintaining the situation regarding foreign owned railroads in China on
New Britain herald., 1929-07-18
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The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-10-03
MINERAL SURVEY MADE
 IN KANTISHNA DISTRICT

The Kantishna has been includ- ed in the mineralized areas ex- amined under authority of an act passed by the last Territorial Leg islature, Earl R. Pilgrim having recently returned to Fairbanks af- ter making a survey of that dis trict. MT. Pilgrim travelled through the Kantishna for three weeks, ex amining many different properties, says the Fairbanks News-Miner. 4 thorough survey was made of w. J. Shannon's property on Slippery Greek in the Hannah Glacier lis trict. The mine contains copper cinnabar and antimony.
 Game is very plentiful in the Kantishna this season, MT. Pilgrim said. Both inside and outside ol Mckinley Park wolves are said to be taking a heavy toll aIaong mountain sheep From the Alaska Road Commission camp at Sable Pass, wolf was witnessed in the act of pulling down sheep. The men drove it away, but it mer' ly ran a short distance beyond and brought down another sheep. In- stances have been reported where a single wolf would kill score of sheep at a time and leave them al- most untouched. Big grizzly bears are numerous all through the Kan tishna. They have come in con tact but little with man and show no fear of him.
 On the trip which he has just | completed, Mr Pilgrim encountered a big fellow eating berries. The bear showed no animosity but also no fear, and MT. Pilgrim, who was unarmed, gave him a wide berth
 About a month ago MT. Shannon was making a trip through the country and had with him a dog which was carrying a pack. He | happened to glance towards the dog and saw it's fur standing on end. Mr. Shannon instantly req lized what had excited the dog and whirled around, rifle in hand, to see big bear tracking him down. He shot and killed the animal, and is convinced that had not the dog become excited the bear would have been on him before he would have had time to use his rifle.