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Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-10

The above measure which in
creases the representation of the
large clubs at the state convention,
has been bitterly opposed by the
smaller clubs, since it means that
no measure can be passed which does
not meet with the approval of Los
Angeles. BY the increase in repre-
sentatiOn which that district has
gained, it holds the majority of
votes.
Imperial valley ciuO women OPP
posed the revision but since the
convention was held at such a
distance, it was impossible for most
of the small clubs in the southern
part of the state to send their COM
plete delegation. The revision would
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-10

On the Mace-Greive ranch. Dixon
Solano county, livestock barn is
being built 1s0x260 feet. An alfalfa
meal mill will also be built.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-10

The new railroad between Kla-
math Falls, Oregon, and Alturas,
Modoc county, will be completed
September l.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-10
Mooring Mast
For Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES. May 10. W.D-
To make it possible for tho Graf
zeppelin to>visjt here during its
proposed trip around the world
next July. city council last night
vo'od on appropriation of $250O for
mooring mast for Mines Field.
IL Was Supmat,d that an attemnt
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-10
Friday, May 10, 1929

comedy, fable and movietone news.
Mrs. A. b. Hanson will be the
chaperone.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-10
Social Brevities

Mrs. Adelaide Hartman will pre-
|cnt her students in recital Thurs
pav evening at s o clock at the
christian church. A splendid pro-
(ram of both vocal and piano num-
Pers has been arranged which will
|ffer an enjoyable evening TO all
hose attending. This is the first of
series of concerts to be given b.
|he pupils of Mrs. Hartman.
A delicious. food sale will be Civ
En tomorrow morning by the Mis-
|ionary society of the Presbyterian
Fhurch. All sorts of good things to
bat will. be ON sale at the usual
place, in front of the NJ. O. King
store
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-10
new BOOKS AT
LOCAL LIBRAR7
FICTION

~ - AS4<
Rome HAUL" Walter d. Ed
monds; a novel centering around
tho Erie Canal in the 1S50's.
Dear Senator,' McCready Hus-
ton; well written story with
politics as Il foundation.
"Sand,' Will James; spirited
tale of the plains with cowboys
and horses as characters.
"The Parson of Panamint,
Peter B. Kyne; story of a up and
coming mining town.
"Dodsworth," Sinclair Lewis: a
study of American life.
TENTS of WickedncsS, Mella
Il. McCallum; story of how Il
circus girl tried to adapt herself in
a small town.
''Thc White Crow Philip Mae,
Donald; a detective story.
This Strange Adventure, Mary
Roberts Rinehart: story of life.
Dark Hester,' Anne d. Scdg-
wick; story of the clash between
the older and younger gcnei alton.
The True Heart SYLVIA T.
Warner; life in the staid Victorian
era.
ON-rTCFION
a Lost Commander, Mary
Raymond S. Andrews; "As God
Made Them Ghmalicl bradford
And Then Came Ford Charles
Merz; Herman Melvillc.' Lewis
Mumford; "Who's Who Among the
Microbes, William Park; En-
peror Francis Joseph of Austria.
Joseph Redlich; "Cavender S
House. Edwin \. Robinson; "Un-
discovered Australia Capt. G. II.
wilkins.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-10

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Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-10

p 4 SURE of your bread by
ID looking for the package pic
tUred here.
Serve no other if you want the
bread recommended by foremost
authorities because made with
natural flour unchanged by
chemical bleaching.
Let this package be your guide
to the most valuable bread of the
New Britain herald., 1929-07-22
CITY COSTS SLIGHT
 IN BRIDGE WIDENING
kirkham States Sidewalks Are Only Municipal
 Black Rock Expense

IL is the oponion of Corporation Counsel John Ii. kirkham that re- construction of "Black Rock bridge" to widen the roadway and provide foot paths involves no expense 10 the municipality other than that in cured in building the walks.
 The city's legal adviser imparted cnce attended by Mayor Paonessa, Alderman Donald l.. Bartlett and Acting City Engineer George J, Mol leur, who met at the mayors office to determine means by which work on the bride might be hastened.
 As far as the corporation counsel can determine, there is no statute fixing the method of apportionment of costs when existing bridges are reconstructed. He has found the law clear on the obligation of railroad companies to keep bridges safe. and on the privilege of cities to attach foot paths to such structures at their own expense.
 The admission by representatives of the railroad that the present bridge, although posted for but eight tons. often carries loads as high as 20 tons, will be used at a future conference as argument for a new bridge. at which the city will attach the sidewalks. A drop of about one foot in the grade will also be suggested.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-22
RECORD WILL BUILD ADDITION ID VAULT All Bids for Work at City Hall Below
 Estimates

Every bid received by the city hall commission for construction of an addition to the vault in the office of the town clerk was below the cost which had been estimated, and vote of that board to award the contract to Albert C. Record for S6,350, will result in a saving of nearly SS,500 on the anticipated price.
 Bids were opened this afternoon at a meeting of the commission pre- sided over by Chairman Frank H. Afford. After the award had been made, Israel Wexler, a contractor, came into the meeting room and proffered bid of s6,395, the second lowest proposal. The bids were. Harry J. Battistoni, sS,6O0; Hayes Construction Co.,, s7400; Adolf Reinas, s9.6S0; John Jung. s7,51a; A. Squillaciote, sS,615; Albert c. Record. s6.S5O.
 The vault will adjoin the present freproofed building. It is to be 2ox25. two stories high was concrete floors and roof Completion within 65 days is provided in the contract. Plans and specifications were pre- rared by Building Inspector Arthur N. Rutherford and City Engineer Philip A. Merriam.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-22
Local Youth Arrested
 After TorringtOn Crash
(Snecial to the 1erald)

ISnetldl lN tllt hit'f'lN'
 Torrington. Conn.,. July 2-.-Jo- scph Szabo Of S92 East street, New Britain. was arrested this afternoon following an accident in which his parents. Mir and Mrs. Szabo of the same address, were slightly bruised and cut. The accident occurred when the New Britain car attempted to pass another machine and crash cd head on into a car driven by Miss Stella Savill of this city, Both autos were badly smashed by the impact, which drove the New Britain car onto the sidewalk.
 Szabo was arrested by the police and charged with violating the rules of the road. He will be tried in city court Saturday morning.
 With his parents and friend, Szabo was starting on a motor trip 10 Ohio, having left New Britain this morning. The party will return home today, the car being too badly wrecked to repair
New Britain herald., 1929-07-22
Boats Race Up Mississippi Today
 To Beat Old Mark For } Cent Bet

New Orleans. July 22 P-Fitty miles ahead of his rival the Martha Jane, Dr. Louis Leroy of Memphis, in his squat little speed boat, the Bcgic, was ripping up the Mississippi river today in d boat race seeking to smash the steamboat record of 90 hours and 80 minutes from New Or leans to St. Louis, set by the famous old Robert F.. Lee in 1870. Barring fouling by driftwood or other mishap the Memphian hoped to continue hlS fast clip with the first stop today at the NatCheZ. Miss. by or 9 o'clock.
 The Bogie, a 26 foot open motor boat. with three men aboard and the Martha Jane, a B foot cruiser express yacht in charge of George NJ, Cox of New Orleans, it's owner, and seven companions cast off from Canal street Sunday afternoon at 2;o4:30. amid a din of harbor shrieks, tor the 1,@OO miles race to st. Louis.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-22
Trio of Armed Youths Secure S76
 In Hold-up On Newington Highway

Mrs Trant and sG6 from Novella.
 After the car had been thorough ly ransaclled for loot, the pair were ordered to drive on. NoVella says that he is sure that the robbers had car. as he noticed one parked along the road. but he was not near enough to it to ascertain it's make or registration.
 The robber who carried a gun. ac- cording to Novella, was about IS years of age and wore grey sweater and cap. One of the others was dressed in a blue suit, a soft hat and a white shirt, while the other wore blue slip-on sweater. Police have sent their descriptions out over the teletype so that officers in sur rounding cities can be on the look out for them
New Britain herald., 1929-07-22

The Bogie soon jumped into a commanding lead The first sight ing at DonaldsVille, La, at 7;25 D. m. gave the Memphis entry mar gin of Is miles over The Martha Jane.
 The first stop, at Baton Rouge, at 10:05 for refueling of the Bogic found the boat gaining rapidly and CT up the stream it was given an estimated 50 miles advantage over the palatial yacht. The race was p.tthcd Cn a five cent bet.
 rlaQucmine. La. 20 miles below Baton Rouge, reported that the New Or ans boat was holding to d speed of about 20 miles an hour.
 The record the boats are trying to beat was set by the world famous packet Robert E Lee when that steamboat beat the Natchea to St, Louis by about six hours, arriving on the fourth of July, 1870.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-22
FIVE YEAR OLD GIRL
 IS BURNED TO DEATH
Clothes Catch Fire in Yard of Bartlett Street
 Home

After nearly 12 hours of agony from first and second degree burns which covered her body. little Flor ence Dilloreto. tive-year- old daugh- ter of Mir. and Mrs. NiColo DiIoreto Of l2 Bartlett street. died at the New Britain General hospital shortly aft CT 10 o'clock Sunday evening.
 On Sunday forenoon the child had been out a short while when she suddenly came running and scream ing back to the house with her clothing af!ame. Hearing her screams, the child's mother came flashing out of the house. Michael German, neighbor. was the first to reach the child and he attempted to tear off her clothes Her mother, al most hysterical, pushed German away. thinking he was hurting the child.
 She was carried into the house where her burning clothes were finally pulled off the while the child screamed with pain. pr. David P. Waskowitz quickly reached the scene. and as soon as he saw how badly the child was burned he plac- ed her in his car and took her to the hospital.
 After examining her he reported that she had burns of first degree intensity about her thighs. back neck. and chin. About her legs and body she had lesser. though painful burns. and much of her hair had been burned away
 Other than 10 strive to relieve her agony little could be done for the child As the day Waned her condi- tion approached the crisis she must pass through before hope of re- covery could he held. She failed to pass that crisis,
New Britain herald., 1929-07-22

Three bandits, one armed with a revolver, took $76 from John No vella of 36 Alden street. Hartford, and Mrs. M. F. Trant. 177 Retreat avenue. Hartford, last evening on a Newington road, it was reported to the New Britain police at 11:3O o'clock last night.
 According to the report received by the police, Novella and Mrs. Trant were parked along one of the roads in Newington when the door of their car was jcrked rudely open by the robbers and they were ordered to put up their hands. Then they were systematically searched. One of the bandits. the one who ordered them to put up their hands, pointed gun at them. Mrs. Trant and Novelle as- sert. Ten dollars was taken from
New Britain herald., 1929-07-22
TWO SAILORS DEAD
 IN CYCLE ACCIDENT
Machine Skids and Hits Telegraph Pole Near
 Norwich

Norwich, July 22 (P)-Two sailors their motorcycle sl>iddcd off the road and crashed into pole. Both men died from fractured skulls. They were tentatively identified as Max Van Tanffherchcn. and Roy $. Cook, both from the submarine base at New London.
 The men left Norwich at mid night on the motorcycle, heading for the submarine base, and were traN- cling along the military highway, on the east side of the Thames river, About a mile from Norwich they attempted to take a curve, appar- Cntly at high speed and skiddcl, The machine struck d telegra ph pole, careened off and travelled rid erless for a distance Of about 100 feet. Cook was thrown from the machine to the highway. striking on his head, while Van Tantfherchen's s body was catapulted against the pole. Both men suffered fractured skulls and body injuries
 On Cooks body was found anoth- CT identification card, giving the name of Walter A. Rankin. Off cials of the submarine base were aX- pected to arrive at Norwich at noon today to make q positive identitica- ton of both men.
 Residents living in the vicinity of  the accident said that the motor cycle was travelling at very high rate of speed, and at the spot where the machine skidded, there is hd l curve. It is believed that the mA- chine was unable to make the turn fast enough to avoid skidding.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-22
Women Drunkards Are
 Taken by KeeIey Cure

Dwight, H.. july 22 (UP)-The "keclcy cure is being given to Womeh as well as to men for the first tune in the kceley institutes history, Martin Nelson, its sccrc- tary, revealed today.
 Heretofore only male incbriatcs were admitted 10 the institution. Now, owing to increased habit ual intoXicatlou among Woncn," according to Nelson, it has be- cone necessary 10 erect Il sep arato building for feminine drink addicts.
 A new addition 10 the institute, to contain 41 sleeping rooms with baths, dining room and lounging room. will bc hui!t for tEe i,c- commodation of women patients. Nelson said.
 The white collar" class, Nelson disclosed, now yields more sub iocts for "thc cure" than does the working class.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-22
MEALS COST S2,564
 AT CAMP TRUMBULL
New Britain and Bristol Units
 Satisfied With Food
ARRIVE HOME ON TRAIN

Cuardsmcn Rise in Dark for Sun
 day Trip Home-Colonal Hunt
 CTS Retirement is Great Sur
 prise.
 According 10 figures released hy the mess sergeants of the three New Britain and two Bristol companies. which have returned home after two weeks in camp al Camp TrumbulI, Mantle, a total of $2,564.S3 was spent to feed the soldiers from the two cities while they were away from home.
 The only one of the three com- panies which stayed within the al lowance of the government. 50 cents per day for each man, was Company L. the Bristol unit, whose was il charge of Sergeant James King, This kitchen spent practically its en- tire allowance or S4S0. The mem oers of the company were well sat isfied with the meals and not pro- test was heard. This was typical of the other companies from this section, but the mess sergeants. in their anxiety to please the boys, pur- poscly drew from the company's fund.
 Company II of New Britain. spent S546.26, according to figures of Ser geant Frank t'lis and Company I spent s6lG.o0. Headquarters Co. of New Britain occupied the kitchen with Company c of Willimantic, an other member the first battalion, and between them the sum of S72l was spent. Third Battalion Headquar- ters Co.,. was in the Howitzer Com pany of Manchester and the total expenditure in that kitchen was S-0O.65.
 Return Home By Train
 The New Britain boys returned 10 this city at 11:3o o'clock yesterday and the Bristol boys arrived home at noon. They left the Mantle rail- road station at about S:30 o'clock train. It was a tired group of boys who awokc yesterday morning 10 the unwelcome strains of the 169th regi- mental band.
 Band Has Sense of Humor
 ''Show Me the Way to Go Home"
 Continued on Page TWo)
New Britain herald., 1929-07-22
John M. Tracy Is Named
 City Plan Commissioner

John M. Tracy of 131 Francis street was appointed today by Mayor paonessa to be a member of the city plan commission. succeeding Louis Falletti who has resigned and is now touring Europe in an effort to regain his health.
 Commissioner Tracy is New Eng land representative for the Russell X Erwin division of the American Hardware corporation. He has not held public office heretofore. Former Mayor George A. Quigley is chair man of the board. now engaged in preliminary plans for numerous civic mproVements.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-22
ST. LOUIS AYIATORS
 NEAR WORLD MARK Must Stay Up Until To- morrow Afternoon to
 Win HonOrs

St. Louis, July 22 R)-Thc "Mis- souri Robin" second of two sister endurance planes to go aloft at l amber-St. Louis field in an attemp; to set d new record for sustained flight, landed at 7:5l d. n., today after having been in the air IF hours, 70 minutes. A leaky oil line which they were unable to repalr forced the tiicrs, Joe Hammer and W. Genrry Shelton, to bring thr plane to earth.
 Needing to stay aloft until S:O1 D. m. Central Standard Timc) to- mCrrow to set a new record for re- tucling endurance flights, Dale Red Jackson and Forest O'Brine in their St Louis Robin were slowly circl1ng over a St. Louis airport today.
 The nine days in the air found Jackson and O'Brine optimistic Tn their notes, Red" being given Sunday off" by his partner, as the latter caught six hours sleep in one stretch. /Refueling contacts were being made with regularity and good
 Continued on Page Two.)
New Britain herald., 1929-07-22
BERTH AND DEATH
 RATES HERE LOWER
Government Figures Show 1,4jS
 Births, 557 Deaths in 1928
CITY ABOVE AVERAGES
New Britain's Record Compares
 Very EaNorably with State and
 National FiGurcs-Citys Infant Mortality Rate Also Shows Decline.
By GEORGE Il. MANNING

By GEORGE II. MANNING Washington Correspondent. x. R. HcraldJ
 Washington, D. C.. July 22.-The birth rate in New Britain declined along with the death rate in 1928. figures released today by the depart ment of labor show.
 The birth rate fell from 9G.1 in 1927 to 20 in 1928. per 1000 of population, while the death rate dropped from S.1 in 1927 10 7.7 in 1928, these figures showed. This meant that there were 1,45S births and 557 deaths in the city in 1928. Of the deaths. 7S were Of infants un- der one year of age.
 Infant mortality rates therefore dropped from 72.6 per 1000 of live births in 1927 to 53.5 in 1928. These included only those born alive.
 In Other Cities
 The birth rate in Hartford drop ped from 24.S in 1927 to 24.2 in 1928. but the death rate there jump ed from 12.3 to 12.5 per 1000 per sons. Infant mortality rates fell from TAI to 60.6 in that time.
 In Waterbury no percentages are given. since the estimate of popula- ton for the city arc not regarded as satisfactory by the department. There were 2o47 births and 1,09S deaths, of which 14S occurred in in fants less than a year old. The in- fant mortality rate rose from 61.7 to 723 per 1000 births in 1927-2S.
 state Figures Poorer
 For the state of Connecticut the birth rate was 16.S in 1927 as com pared with 17.7 in 1927, while the 1928 death rate was 10.S, slightly higher than the 10.e for 1927.
 The birth rate for the total regis tration area of the United States was 10.7 for 1928 as compared with POT for 1927. while for the same area the death rate was 12.3 for 1928 as against 11.4 in 1927.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-22
Earthquakes and Landslides In
 Turkish State Kill 1000 Persons;
 Aid Is Rushed to Stricken Section
10 0C0 Homeless and Without Food-Red Crescent So- ciety Moves to Relieve Suffering and Provide For Victims-More Than 800 Perished In Floods
 Near Black Sea July 15.

Constantinople. July 22 HS - Latest reports from northern Ana tolia state that recent earthquakes and landsldes have caused the deaths of 1000 persons. Ten thou sand are homeless and without food.
 As reports of the disaster con- tinued, the Turkish Red Crescent society began rushing aid to the assistance of the victims while the Constantinople press is appealing for the help of the International Red Cross.
 Shocks and landslidos. the latter caused by torrential rains. were re-
New Britain herald., 1929-07-22
Idzikowski's Body Is
 Brought to San Miguel

Lisbon, Portugal. July 22 (Pl-The Polish warship Iskra, carrying Ma jor Casimir Kubala and the body Of his transatlantic companion. Major I.udwik Idzikowski, arrived at Ponta Delgara, San Miguel, today on it's voyage from the Azores to the fliers' homeland.
 The ships flag was at half mast as were the flags of the escorting Polish cruisers Sagres and Zaire.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-22
Wires Michel Field

Mitchell Field. x. Y, July 22 tP' A telegram was received by army officials today from Captain Ross Hovt, stating he had made a forced landing at Nalemount, B. C.. and that his plane was wrecked. Cap tain Hoyt was uninjured.
 H. J. Adamson, aide to F. Tru- bee Davidson. assistant secretary Of war for aviation. who has been in charge of the flight plans. said Captain Hoyt would crate his plane at Nome and ship it 10 MitcheI field, returning himself hy rail.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-22
Tense Situation Exists as Rus SianS Open AttaCk-China
 Insists It Desires Peace
EFFORTS MADE TO MAKE
 BOTH ARMIES WITHDRAW
Removal of Troops From Disputed Zone Believed Logical Step to Halt | Hostilities-"Red' Planes Report ed Terrorizing Towns By Tactics Arbitration Commission Urged to Consider Difficulties.

Washington, July P)-Chinese Minister Wu, acting on instructions Of the Ranking government inform ed Secretary Stimson today that China has abided by her oblisa- lions under the Kellogg Briand treaty and would continue 10 do so. By the Associated Press.
 The Russo Chinese crisis entered it's second week today with the tense situation growing along the Man churian border as the powers sought to avert hostilities, although the governor of Manchuria reported that Russians opened an attack on the Chinese on the eastern border of Manchuria Saturday, there were further dispatches 10 support the likelihood of definite Russian in vasion.
 Japanese dispatches from Ndnling said the Nationalist government had decided to appeal to the League of Nations in the event that Russia should take some positive" action in the controversy. Official Chinese re- ports said the diplomatic body at Peipng expected that the United States would form an international arbitration commission" of Kellogg pact signatories to consider the sit uation.
 Meanwhile efforts will be contin- ued to induce the Chinese and Rus sians to withdraw their heavy forces along the border where clashes might easily occur.
 Red cavalry were reported near Manchula at the western end of the Chinese Eastern railway. while White Russians numbering 5000 were saii to have formed a defense corps 10 cope with them
 Soviet airplanes were reported to have been fired on over Pogranich- ava. border city on the eastern ter minus of the railway.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-22

ported to be increasing the havoc in northern Anatolia, where recent in- mutations devastated the towns of Surmene and RiZer.
 Five hundred persons were esti- mated on July 15 to have perished in serious floods in the vicinity of the Black Sea. The floods were complicated by landslides due to heavy rainfalIs.
 Thirty villages were destroyed and panic-stricken inha bitants Of the country took refuge in the mountains.