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New Britain herald., 1929-08-08
PRISONER ADMITS TWO AUTO THEFTS
.WaterYlle Man Arrested Here After Chase by Policemen

Confessing that he was wanted for 1.-the theft Of an automobile in Boston. -as well as admitting that the car m which he had abandoned wheh ~chascd bv police officers this morn ,-ing was st oIen In Waterbury, Robert ~lI Slack who gives his home al ~Gress as 2Sl Boydon street. Watet- 1ille. was turned over to Lieutenant ~Hickev of the Waterbury police th'S s1norning.
 ~ At 3:45 this morning Stack came south along Main street through th" .-one way traffic zone. officer D. J. ..-C 'osgrove signalled for him 10 stop @Sy hich he did but when he found that he was being detained by a po- -.lice officer he started his car aga'n ~and sped away. Aroused by his sua- ~picious actions, officer Cosgrora blew his whistle and Officer Zyko" -slli who was at lunch came out of ~the restaurant Accompanied bN "Ufficer J. Cronn, they chased the car down Main street. and onto Arcn Street. They found the car aban- .adoncd on Arch street near Winthrop -end Officer Crouin was left 10 guard The car while the other two olficcrs Searched the neiGhborhood for the -driver.
 Sergeant Flynn vas notified at po- lice headquarters and he detailed -Acting Sergeant George Collins and Officer Cabelus 10 assist in the search. The sergeant also instruct
 ed the men to take the key from the ear and leave it on Arch street as it -svas out of gasoline. The officers
 were also instructed 10 return to their beats.
 = Just as the returning officers me, Acting Sergeant Collins on his way down 10 the place where the car 'was parked they recognized a man .who was coming up Arch street as the driver of the car, He was de- 4ained and taken 10 the police sta lion, where he admitted that 1t was stolen from Water bury and that he elso was wanted for the theft or an automobile in Boston
 The car was placed in the Bellon garage, and later this morning. J .oIis DreXler the owner of the car, Along with a Waterbury police lieu tenant, took the car back to Water bury.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-08
SPEAKER
 WARNS INSTITUTE
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state the right to n;,vigat2 the wa ters of lower riparian state. The very treaties which grant Ameri- cans le right to sail the r. Law renee through Canadian territory also lay down the rule that Canadi- ans shall have free and unhindered navigation of all boundary waters.
 Might Refuse Passage
 Now if the Chicago diversion. by lowering water-lev Is 10 q point where navigation is impeded and existing harber facilities imparcd. IS q violation of those treates--and that is the Canadi' [ view-the dominion would be justified in holding that she is released from her obligations and is free to refuse passage to American shipping from St. Regis 10 the Atlantic.
 For the last 25 years the Canadian government has been ad- dressing protests to the government of the United States against the eX- ccSSiVe diversion of water from the Great Lakes by the sanitary district Of Chicago. Those protests have de- clared the diversion a violation of the international law governing the flow of rivers from one country to another. and a violation tf the series of treaties guaranteeing unimpeded navigation to Americans and Canad- ians alike in the Great Lakes-St Lawrence system
 Useless to Deepen Channels
 'rhey have also firmly stated that it is useless to enter upon a costly undertaking for the deepen ing of channels and construction of navigation and power works if there is no guarantee that future illegal diversion will not so lower the lev els as to make these improvements futile.
 "The United States government has declared itself willing to ncgo- tiate upon all questions of obstruc- ton, and diversion, but in doing so it has maintained that Chicago's di- version from Lake Michigan is not violation of law or treaty-a res crvation which Canadians can hard ly be blamed for regarding as beg ging of the whole question and as foredooming negotiations to failure v
 Rear Admiral G. l.. Hussey. |. s. N., retired. discussing the limitation or armament treaty produced by the Washington conference. said that as an attempt to reduce the number Of battleships in the world, the treaty was success
 "The terms of the treaty were such, however" he added. that viewed some time afterward. it does not seem to have the important bear ing on world peace that was anticl- pated."
New Britain herald., 1929-08-08
Passes Maine Coast

Portland Me-, Aug. tP) - The Graf Zeppelin on the first leg of her proposed world girdling flight passed the Maine coast, though many miles eff the mainland. early today report ,ng that all was gong well. It was estimated she was making about 70 miles an hour. The drigible vas estimated she was making about 70 about 200 miles southeast of Port time she was off Georges fishing banks, far off the Nova Scotia coast. At SIP E. $. T., she was apprcHi- mately 16O miles due east of Nam tucket. Mass
 The Zeppelin al that time appar- cntly was holding true 10 the cot, SC indicated by Dr. Hugo Eckener, it's comrlanrcr, before he left LakefI"st rhis morning for Germany. He headed up the coast for I.ewfound- land and the great circle to cross inc Atlantic ocean.
 The Zeppelin was testing every two hours during the morning to obtain her bearings from the sta lions along the Maine and Nova S1o- tiar coasts, of which there arc seV- tral. The, naval stations in Maine. located at n'ape Elizabeth anG Ear Harbor, were reporting the results to the navy yard at Charlestown, Mass, while those Tn Nova Scotia were communicating with Halifax.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-08

miles an hour"
 q am a stone setter" he said, and until about month ago ] lived at 500 Ann street, Hartford. Then l injured my leg and ] had to go to the hospital. so l came to my cousins, Frederick Clifford at 53 Pleasant street, where l have stayed ever since. recently returned 10 work at Hartford and l have been commutilg.
 This evening started for store where l made some purchases. l believe that the only thing which bought was carton of cigarettes. After that l decided 10 ride around a little bit. When l was coming down Elm street going home, the accident happened"
 Dixon also admitted that his car was uninsured. Asked which ;eg had been injured, he said that it was his left leg. which would have no effect on the foot brakes Of the car. He also claimed that his leg
 
 he had recovered the use of it.
 During the time that Dixon was being questioned by the police he was in highly nervous condition as the result of the accident.
 Mrs, Spurvey leaves three sons Patrick of 29 Woodruff court. James of 237 Elm street and Matthew of Southington. Mrs. Frank Thomp- son of Boston and a number Of grandchildren and great -grandchil- drcn also survive.
 Dixon Recently Injured
 His blue shirt covered with blood, showing where he had assisted the woman into his car and then into the hospital, Dixon talked informal ly to a Herald reporter at the po- lice station carly this morning.
 Funeral services will be held We'd ncsday morning at Q time to be au- nounced later by NJ. J. kenney X Co.,. in St. Mary's church. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-08
Tifers and Drummers
 To Meet in TorringtOn

g The 44th annual state parade ani field day of the Connecticut Pliers s& Drummers association will be held at Torrington on Saturday under tn" auspices of the Torrington Fife, Drum and Bugle corps. The parade vill form at 10:30 o'clock and will start at Il o'clock.
 Contests will be held at Fuesse- ntch park, starting at 1:30 o'clock saharp. n the evening a monster Asi, will be held at the state armory 8n South Main street It will he fea- fured by baton swinging and drill lfg contests.
 Sixty-five corps from Connecticut Massachusetts, Rhode Island. New York and Vermont are expected t1 be in the line of march, A titai ot b5 prizes will be offered.
 i. The Y. M. T. A. & B. Fire and Drum corps of this city will tak'' part in the celebration and expects to capture prizes for best appear ence and best playing.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-08
Craft Takes or

Naval Air Station, Lakehurst, N. J.. Aug. Pl-As a band played Its a Long, Long Trail" the Ger man dirigible Graf Zeppelin lifted into a starless sky at 12:40, eastern daylight time, this morning, and set majestically forth on the first airship flight around the world.
 It was little later than Dr.. Hugo Eckener had planned to get away, but the delay was unavoid- ably caused by plumbers appren- tice from Trenton, N. J.. who had acquired big ideas about stow aways.
 After the aspiring stowaway. Morris Roth, had been safely de- posted in the navy brig. and a thorough search had convinced of- ficers that another youth seen turk ing close to an open cargo port had been frightened away, affairs moved with complete precision.
 400 Sailors Used
 Four hundred blue clad sailors tugged at ropes dropped from the enormous frame of the mistress Of the ocean skies. The Zeppelin stir red with a sound like a great sigh and moved slowly stern first from the hangar. And then the band burst into melody.
 Its long, long trail a-winding
 "To the land Of my dreams"
 And the old song in this playing contained more truth than poetry For this flight around the world was a dream that had been burn ing in the heart of Dr. Eckener the ships commander. for many years It was great day for Dr. Eckener and before the hustle Of preparations for the take off he was in high spirits. laughing and joking with reporters. pcking tel low officers in the ribs, and acting like a boy for all that he will he GO years old next Sunday, when ir all probability he will be flying over Berlin,
 Before the ship was walked ou' of the hangar, the % passengers were put aboard. 21 men and one woman, AS the ship was drawn into
New Britain herald., 1929-08-08
Flies Over Steamer

New York. Aug. P}-The steam- CT Commercial Trader mcssaged the Radio Marine corporation today that at $40 eastern standard time this morning she sighted the Graf Zeppe- lin at 40:l5 north. ergo west, head ing eastward through clear sky.
 The message from the Conner cial Trader said:
 "I0:40 G. M. T., sighted dirigible Graf Zeppelin 4O:l5 north, 67:2o west flying east at an altitude of 1000 feet. Weather fine and clear. Sea calm. Master, Commercial Trader"
 The position given would place the Graf at that hour approximately 1OO miles west Of the position she gave the navy department at o'clock, in- dicating the big German airliner was making about 75 miles an hour, some 15 miles an hour above the average sine had maintained since leaving Lakehurst last night.
 The Commercial Trader sailed from Shields, Eng, July o4, bounG for Norfolk. Va.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-08
1deDl Weather Prevails


 Lakehurst, N. J., Aug. s (P}-ldeal weather conditions favored the launching of the Graf Zeppelin 3s she started out on her round the world flight early today. There was only a slight breeze stirring, and it was from the southwest. whirn meant that the giant air liner would have tail winds at least for the early part of it's voyage.
 Slowly, smoothly and majestically. the Graf was moved from the huge navy hangar here. The reservations . ground crew was called to attention at midnight. Sailors held on to the Graf's cabin and 2,000 pounds of human ballast clinging to the rear gondola, helped to hold down the craft.
 There was not quite enough heft on the ropes and marine guards let in crowd of civilians to help walk out the ship. A squad of Boy Scouts from the Lakewood Zeppelin Troop suddenly was shifted from the front of the craft to the middle where the hands were fewer.
 Ideal conditions out here, shake it up." came megaphone call from | the field.
 More Orders Received Report when ready" came an other cry.
 Ready forward" was the reply. A ,,stl a. m,, came the cry of walk ship" which echoed down the dirigible, out into the night went the Graf Zep- peln. It's silver sides gleamed !n the blue flood lights played on the 1 field from a corner of the hangar. There were hardly any stars, and q quarter moon tried hard to peek out 1 from the dark clouds that hung low in the sky.
 | Passengers waved from the win doWs of the crafts cabins to the crowd, that had grown large with nightfall, followed the ship out on to the field. There "Auf Weider- seheins," and cheers were few as of- ficers and guards cautioned against making noise that might drown out orders to the ground crew.
 A hundred yards out from the i hangar and more crisp commands came through the air. Quickly the Graf was turned sideward-it ha been backed out of it's bed--lts cabin northward.
 There was a slight delay as a rope let down to the ground crew caught at the hole when it emerged from the ships silvery side A sail or climbed up and soon righted the trouble.
 Ship is Released
 "tpship," the cry went out and all hands showed up on the Zeppe- lins cabin. When the ship did not rise, the order was repeated and sud- denly the nose of the ship shot up, just short distance, it seemed, be- fore the rear end followed suit There was roar as the motors Of the center sondolas began firing.
 Slowly at the start, then moro swiftly, the Zeppelin climbed up in to the darkness.
 The passengers waved their last farewell, The crowd. free from re- structions at last. let out volum. nos yell. The ships crew waved their flashlights-all but Ernest Fishback the young cabin boy who busted himself in the galley. preparing { light repast for the passengers be, fore they retired.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-08

the open the upper structure of the hangar was revealed like great spider web, the web where inc lit- tie plumbers apprentice had been caught like a fly as he prepared to let himself down by a rope to the narrow runway along the top of the Zeppelin's sivered frame. It seemed as tne ship left that score of lightning bugs had been trapped m the weh for sailors with flash lights were still crawling about the lofty rafters looking for other pos sible would be stowaways.
 Work Proceeds Swiftly
 Once in the open, commands fol- spite one slight delay, when rope tangled and had to be strengthened out, the Graf was in the air 16 min utes after it cleared the hangar door. An hour later to the minute it passed over Times Square in New York and so headed mp the coast for Newfoundland and the great circle route to Germany and it's first stop on the world flight.
 At Cape Race. N. r., pr. Eckener more over the ocean that it al ready had crossed three times and will cross again after the comple tion of the world flight less than a month after its take-off.
 From Friedrichshafen the course lies over the Siberian wastes to Tokyo where refueling will be fol- lowed by flight across the Pacific to Los Angeles. Thence. the fuel tanks once more replenshed. the Graf will recross the United States to the end Of it's long, long trail here and the realization of Dr. Ecken- CTS years old dream.
 The Graf's passengers when she left last night were a mixed crowd There were two titled Britishers, Lady Grace Drummond Hay Gnd Sir George Hubert Wilkins, both acting as reporters; William B. Leeds, American millionaire hus- band of the former Princess Nenia of Russia, who was just going along for the ride:" Lieutenant John Richardson, official observer for the American navy; his su- perior, Lieut.. Commander Charles F. Rosendahl, who took the trip as opio o men. reporters and photographers.
 Several of the passengers seemed overcome with diflidence about their adventure and the complete passenger list was not available un- til just before the Graf sailed. At the last moment Nelson Morris of Chicago climbed aboard and so gave first intimation that he was going to make the eastward flight as well as the westward crossing of the Atlantic completed by the drigible last Sunday.
 Others who showed such modesty that 1t was almost impossible to get verification Of their inclusion on the passenger list were H. A. God frey, a Brooklyn banker. and M. Cooper, descendant of J. Fennimore Cooper. novelist. Joachim Rickard of Boston, who made the last west ward passage and who was booked for the world tour. was also on the doubtful list all day. but finally de- cided to go as far as Friedrich shafen.
 AS the Graf was passing over New York city two messages we'n sent from the ship expressing thanks for hospitality shown the flying for eiSners while they were here.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-08
INLAND STILL SERIOUS

Anthony Miano, 4S. of 119 North street, who attempted to take his life by inhaling gas in a North street tailor shop where he worked, is still in serious condition at the New Britain General hospital where he was taken yesterday morning fol lowing his revival by police officers using pulmotor. Hope is held for his recovery.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-08
DR, SHOOK BREAKS DOWN TELLING 0F
 SHAVING 0N STAND
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his confession explaining that "she had lis sympathy and he did it to end her suffering Likewise he said nothing about tearing the girls key to their room from her key ring as the state maintains 'le did. Instead, he testified she gave him the key as they drove to the rife range.
 Dr. Shook contradcted the con- tention of the state that he lad given the girl sandwich containing an emotional stimulant. Miss HiH. he said. had the sandwich when she got in his car and gave it to him as they drove to the range.
 He identified d blood stained dress Miss Hix wore the night of her death and claimed ownership of knife. He said he found it on the floor of his car the morning after the killing.
 Doesn't Remember knifing
 Doctor Shook. under oath, if Theora Hix's jugular vein was cut. did you cut it with this knife?"
 "I do not know" the witness re- piled.
 Then Seyfert took the story back to the following day when Dr. Shook said he washed off the ham mer and knife that were later found by police at his home.
 Then followed the account of his arrest and questioning by police and county offic' als.
 The defendant was deep into tho account of the investigation which led to his confession when the noon recess was taken.
 He had recovered his composurc, and was again answering his coun- sells questions in his usual deliber- ate, unruffled manner.
 Smiles On Entering Court
 Dr Shook walked into the court room with a smile today and took his place on the witness stand to complete the story of his love af- fair with Theora HiX
 He looked refreshed after the nights rest and plunged at onc% into events occurring on the night his coed mistress was killed.
 He picked her up near the Ohio State university campus.
 1T asked if she wanted to go to our room. She said she would rather drive. I said well if that's the case. you had better give me tn h oI planned to give up the room that weekend and would not be back there again." Shook said
 "she got the key from her purse and gave it to me-"
 Given Sandwich "She asked me if I had anything to eat. I told her l had not. She had a sandwich and she handed it to me It was wrapped in a paper n2pkin.'
 "I ate the sandwich" How long time elapsed after she got in the car and you ate tho sandwich? ?" Defense Attorney Max Seyfert asked.
 About five minutes"
 Did she have her purse?'
 "Yes."
 Shows No Emotion At First As the story moved nearer to the narration of the killing. Dr. Shook gave no indication that it was Caus- | ing him any more confusion than any previous part of his story. He continued the tale in the same even voice that had marked his testimony thus far.
 Interpolated in the story at thin point was pr. Snook's explanation of how he received an injury 70 his right hand which was bandagod when he was arrested for the kill ing. He said a wrench slipped while hh was working on his car on June 1" and cut the hand, He said tho injury was not serious.
 Dr. Shook said he drove on to the
New Britain herald., 1929-08-08
WELL
 our OVER OCEAN, REPORTS INDICATE
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covered more than 90 miles in the 35 minutes between the time the Roosevelt sighted her and the last previous report. which was a mes- sage from the Graf herself to the navy department.
 Wind Not Mentioned
 Between her sighting by the Roosevelt at 7:35 and by the Con- mercial Trader at $40 she had ap- parently travelled approximately 200 miles. Neither the Commercial Ira der nor the Roosevelt mentioned the direction or force of the wind when the. G raf was sighted. but from the speed indicated by the two reports it was evident that the dirigible must be riding a strong tail wind, as her top cruising speed without aid from a following wind is from so to S5 miles an hour
New Britain herald., 1929-08-08
City Items

An application for a marriage li- eense was filed by Eugene 0. Char land of 55 McClintock road anl Mary Houle of 174 East Main street,
 A still alarm called number 6 fire company to 4 grass fire at 61 Henry street at 11:5O this morn ing. The company reported back at
New Britain herald., 1929-08-08
GENERAL ASSEMBLIES
 ACTION CHALLENGED
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Mrs. Carroll She was a nurse at the home of Dr. H. D. Brennan ir Bristol but was unable 10 attend c her duties because of injuries she received while riding as a passcngc. in the automobile driven by Roland. she testified.
 Questioned by Attorney McDon- ough whether the driver was trying to "heat the signal light" at the cor. ner of Park street and Park Terrac" in Hartford when the accident oc.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-08

rife range around five to ten miu- utes after nine" and parked.
 "Doctor. what did you have in your car in the way of para phernalla or tools" 'EE
 Well there is shelf behind the seat and it is usually loaded"
 Dr. Shook enumerated severa! things on the shelf. finishing .'witl a bag of tools'' which included hammer.
 Seldom Carried Tools
 Dr. Shook said he was not in the habit of carrying the tools in his car.
 Was the top of that bag open or closed?' Seyfert asked
 "Tt was open
 At Seyfert's direction the witness described inc events that followed, leading the story mp to the moment of the killing. Seyfert had to prompt I,m several times to keep the story moving.
 He said quarrel arcse over his intended visit to his mothers home at Lebanon.
 T told her l had some work to do for Mrs. Shook"
 "Shc replied damn Mrs. Shook. I am going to kill her and get her put Of the way V
 As he referred 10 his wife, pr. Snook's voice broke and the tears flowed from his eyes.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-08
LAWRENCE MAN DEAD

Lawrence, Mass. Aug. S (Pl- Michael Nicatia, 21. died today at e local hospital from injuries re- |seived last night when his motor cycle collided with truck Fred pearent, T, who was riding with
 Nicatia received slight injuries.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-08
EXPLOSION KILLS 2
 IN MACAR0NI PLANT
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hodhood out of the Gremens' way. The factory IS located in one of the factory ccnters almost beneath the Brooklyn bridge.
 One of the bodies found in the Wrcckage was identified hy work men as that of William Posseil. 55, an engineer in the plant. The body was badly torn and burned, Police have not been able to learn the dead mans address.
 The second body, found near Pos sells in n rear room of the first floor, was said by fellow workers to he that of James Pinte, e5, of Brook lNn.
New Britain herald., 1929-08-08
McAULIFFE BACK TO WORK

! T. P. McAuliffe. district manager Of the Southern New England Telephone Co. is back at his desk following a long period of illness Some time ago Mir. McAuliffe under vent an operation at New Haven hospital. Upon his leaving there several weeks later he went to the mountains in Vermont 10 recuper- ate
New Britain herald., 1929-08-08
Weather Rcported Good

Washington. Aug. s GP) - The weather bureau announced today that the Graf Zeppelin would have fresh west winds and partly over cast skies until sne reached the Grand Banks region and that wind conditions should be ideal for the re- ;nainder ot the trip to the British Isles
New Britain herald., 1929-08-08
Reports 10 Washington

Washington, Aug. s Pl-The Graf Zeppelin today notified the navy de- partmci.t that her o'clock position, T.. s. T.. was latitude 40 degrees and IS minutes north, longitude 65 de- grees 43 minutes west, and that everything aboard the ship was well.