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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-31
Dairymen Demand
Protective Laws

Boston, Jan. 81 Re-A bill In
tended to protect Massachusetts,
milk producers from irresponsible
dealers was favored before the leg
islative committee on agriculture
today by Representative Roland d.
Of Ware, who introduced 1t.
The bill. which he said was ap-
proved by Arthur w. Gilbert, state
commissioner Of agriculture, would
require that reports be made to the
commissioner OF all persons licensed
by inspectors of milk and would
authorize the commissioner to in
vestigate the financial responsibility
of such licensees.
Mr.. Sawyer said that with the
coming OF the motor truck many
irresponsible persons had started
milk routes into the country from
the large cities. He asserted that
frequently such persons operated
for one summer. paid nothing to the
farmers and then failed. This. he
told the committee. had happened
In Ware and vicinity. where 20 milk
farmers lost their entire summers
earnings estimated around $4,000,
and there was similar case In Am
herst.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-31
POSSE 1000 STRONG
IN LOST GIRL HUNT
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papers. and was marked by q blood
clot, matted with hair. Police
adopted the theory that the bag had
been used to smother the girls
screams and that she had been
struck on the head.
Busseron Creek bridge on the
Dixie highway u about ) miles south
Of Sullivan and Is miles from here.
Captain Harvey Jones said police had
conducted a search under the bridge
without finding any trace OF the girl
and that dragging Of the water hole
also was fruitless.
Wenzel was questioned by Captain
Harvey Jones and said Edith May
had mentioned to him last week that
she had q new customer" but did
not tell him the name.
All highways were blocked by au-
tomobiles bearing the searching citi-
Gems. The searchers attended a mass
meeting called by Mayors Samuel
Tindall. West Terre Haute. and Ora
D. Davis. Terre Haute. and promised
to search the countryside until the
girl was found.
Harry Music and Paul Cox. Terre
Haute. carried on the search from
the air and directed the ground
parties to several abandoned shacks
and mine shafts where 1t was be-
lieved the girls body might be
found.
A fund was started by a Terre
Haute newspaper last night and
with additional donations from priv
ats citizens the reward was expected
to total several thousand dollars.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-31
BOARD WILL Begin
QUIZ OF F|REMEN
Investigation Of Whispering
Campaign Starts Tonight

The board OF IRE commissioners at
a special meeting At 1880 o'clock to-
night will make an effort to trace
whispering campaigns" in the de-
partment by which persons other
than the superior officers and COM
sioners have been furnished with in
formation, at least q portion Of
which II regarded to be false.
The investigation is based on
claims advanced an insinuations
made by Councilman william D.
Boyle at = meeting Of the ordinance
committee last night. The board
has been given notes used by Coun.
Gilman Boyle in a lengthy cross
examination Of Master Mechanic
Edward @. Burke. and Burke will
be given an opportunity to defend
himself tonight in the presence Of
those believed to be his accusers,
and those who figured in the Incl
dents brought out by the council
man.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-31
debate Holds UP
DEFICIENCY BILL
Clis6 Construction Sill Re-
rains Under SENATE Discussion

washington, Jan. II N - Al
though republican leaders In the
house were prepared to send the
first deficiency bill to conference.
that procedure was delayed at the
outset Of today's session by debate
on the plan.
1t was agreed to limit debate to
three hours This provided = chance
for members to express themselves
on the 324.o00.O00 prohibition en-
forcement amendment added to the
bill by the senate. The program
called for reconciliation OF differ
ences between the measure n hrst
passed by the house and a. changed
by the senate through a committee
Of members from both branches.
Cruiser construction remained the
subject Of senate debate. Conflicting
views as usual were bringing some
of the best speakers to their feet
The report of the special prisons
investigating committee reached the
house. 1t recommended construction
of new penal institutions and vari-
Gus changes in present situations at
some federal penitentiaries, az q
means OF relieving congestion.
Scan Radio Grant
The house merchant marine COM
mittee began a close scrutiny Of the
federal radio commissions grant to
the Universal Wireless company Of
Buffalo, N. Y, OF all the 10 avail
able short wave frequencies for do
nestle radio communication. The
ways and means committee. mean
while, continued consideration Of
tariff revision. Cotton manufactured
products was the section discussed
by witnesses representing manufac-
turers.
Decision to vote on Saturday on
how it would report to the senate
about the Sinclair contract for Salt
Creek royalty oil, once renewed ami
then cancelled, was reached by the
senate public lands committee. Few
other committees were active on
that side.
The house irrigation committee
heard further approval of the Smith
bill to establish 3lSO,O00.000 loan
fund for drainage and levee dis
tricts. the need of sections in Flor
ida and Tennessee being asserted In
that connection.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-31
WIFE CAUSES UPR0AR
Mrs. BENJAMIN Cutler Sends Police to
Home Of "Other Woman" Where
Husband Is Found Asleep.

Sergeant J. c. Stadler and Officer
John Smigel went to 1871 Belden
street early this morning on COM
plant Of Mrs. Benjamin Cutler OF
Hartford that her husband. from
whom she is estranged, was living
with another woman. The officers
found Cutler asleep and there was
nothing to substantiate his wife's ac-
cusations, nevertheless she accused
The alleged 'other woman" Of
Wrongdoing and the house was soon
in an uproar. according to the police
reports.
IT was finally necessary for the po-
lice to eject Mrs. Cutler, and she re-
turned to Hartford.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-31
bigger new BRITAIN
PROJECT POSTPONED
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proposal. and that he believes in 1t
in a broad sense.
With reference to the annexation
which would concern the city OF New
Britain. the senator expressed view
that the question IL one for the
municipality to settle but that he
believes 1t would be favorable to all
concerned.
Proposed amendments to the
charter OF the city OF New Britain.
recommended by a special committee
and approved by majority vote Of
the common council. were intro
duced today and were tabled for
printing. Hearing on the suggest
ed changes 10 expected to take place
in about two weeks.
Representative Robert White Of
Plainville. today introduced a bill to
establish a town court In his home
town. Mr.. White proposed to have
this system supplant the justice
court plan long In use. The meas
ure will come before the judiciary
committee for hearing.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-31
Woman and Doctor
To Hang Tomorrow

New Orleans. Jan. 81 R-The
United States circuit court OF ap-
peals today refused to stay the
hanging tomorrow OF Mrs. Ada Bon
ner Lebouef and DR.. Thomas E.
Dreher
The governor announced at Baton
Rouge today that he had reviewed
the case carefully and did not in
tend to take any further action. The
execution is set for tomorrow be-
tween noon and p. m.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-31
Lindley, Ascending
Manager. CAPTURED

st. Louis, Jan. ~ ReRichard H
Lindley. Office manager of the cred
itors' adjustment company. who dis
appeared last June when an estimat-
ed shortage Of 100000 was report
ed In the accounts Of the company.
was arrested In the home OF a friend
here today.
Lindley was arrested on a federal
Indictment charging him with usisng
the mails to defraud. He had been
sought since the company failed and
an investigation into its affairs was
begun by Receiver James H. Chill
ton.
The Creditors' Adjustment COM
pany. which dealt chiefly in the col
lection of delinquent accounts. oper-
ated principally in Texas. Missouri.
Mississippi, Loui. ana and Okla
homa. Chiffon estimated that II
held more than 1000 contracts for
collection Of accounts. Lindley 10
accused of having defrauded con-
tract customers Of collections.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-31
POLICEMAN SUED
IN AUTO COLLISION
|. Horxit Brings Action Against
0mcer ]. 4. Sullivan

Charges OF driving an automobile
while In no physical condition to
operate 4 vehicle, are made In .
complaint against Officer James A.
Sullivan, who today was named de-
PENDANT in q $1,000 negligence ac-
ton brought bv I. Horwitx. Stanley
street eroceryman. through Attorney
Charles w. Tamulonis. for damage
caused to his store on October 20.
last.
The charge IL that on that day at
about s o'clock In the morning the
officer was driving touring CTR en-
Stanley street at q reckless and dan
Gerous rate Of speed. without regard
for other automobiles on tho high
way. and in turning the corner at
the intersection Of Stanley fnd
Park streets. he ran OF the high
way. over the curb and landed
head-on against the building in
which the plaintiff conducts his
business.
The plaintiff claims that through
tho defendants negligence. the
building was shaken of its founda-
ton. breaking the windows in he
store and causing bodily damage to
tho front Of the building. II II fur
Their charged that the defendant did
not use proper control Of his ma
chine In trying to avoid a collision
with another car. a. 4 result Of
which he drove against the building,
and that at the time Of the collision
he was In no condition to operate a
motor vehicle. Papers were served
by Constable John 8. Recor.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-31
Chicago Is Braced
For New Cold Wave

Chicago. Jan. 81 Up - On the
wings of q biting north wind, . new
cold wave was sweeping toward
Chicago today.
The government forecast said the
mercury would drop to four or i've
below zero by nightfall and hover
around zero for the next ~ hours.
Several inches Of snow fell last
night.
A half dozen separate cold waves
descended upon the Chicago area
during January, the mercury drop
ping to as low as nine below zero,
as recorded at the weather bureau,
although unofficial readings were q
low as II and Is below zero.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-31
DRY fund STARTS
HOT HOUSE DEBATE
Smell Says Prohibition Foes
Favor Appropriation

Washington, Jan. II Up - The
house plunged today into = debate
over the t24.000,00o prohibition en-
forcement item inserted by the sen.
ate into the deficiency appropriation
bill against the wishes OF Secretary
Mellon.
A move by the rules committee ia
send the bill to q conference between
house and senate members to Iron
out differences furnished the oppor.
tunity for renewal OF the wet and
dry argument. There was a heavy
attendance in the galleries ~ the
debate was opened.
When debate on the merits Of the
measure got under way. Chairman
Smell of tho rules committee. declar.
ed the prohibition amendment had
been sponsored by some Of the bit.
terest opponents prohibition has
ever had"
There are four groups supporting
this amendment" he said.
First are the hysterical drys
who are willing to do everything
they are told by the dry organixa.
tons.
Then there are the bitter vets
who are anxious to see the downfall
Of prohibition enforcement.
Hits Politicians
Next there IL a group Of men who
wish to rehabilitate themselves In
the minds OF their own constituen.
cies for their activities in the last
campaign. They supported one Of
the wettest men who ever ran fol
Office at that time and now they
want to show how dry they are.
Another group desires to EN-.
barrass the administration in any
way possible"
Representative Green. democrat
Florida. interrupted to inquire
whether the secretary OF the treas
ury was in favor OF prohibition en-
forcement.
1.-THE secretary has not told me hi
views" Smell replied.
Representative La Guardia. OF New
York. a wet republican. asked II "th'
gentleman IL aware that prohibition
IL farce?"
Enforcement is not entirely salts
factory" said Smell. but I woult
not call 1t q farce"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-31
Berlin Hears TrOtzky
Is Sent Away to Die

Berlin. Jan. 81 (UP)-The Mos
COW correspondent of the Boersen
Courier said today persistent re-
ports were circulating in the soviet
capital that Leon Trotzky is serious
ly i'll and may die suddenly The cor
respondent claimed this was one Of
the chief reasons why the soviet
government was induced to sponsor
Trotzky's reported departure from
Russia. It was said the soviet gov
eminent feared sensational rumors
might follow Trotzky's death In
Russian exile.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-31
Insurgent Mexican
General Surrenders

Mexico City. Jan. 81 (UP)-Simon
Cortes Vieyra. rebel chic operating
In the state Of Michigan. has sur.
rendered with 2O3 followers. 1t was
announced today.
The surrender marked another
step In the governments successful
campaign to end banditry by per-
suading rebels to surrender. on
promise OF immunity and a grant Of
land.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-31
ROTARY SPEAKER
FAILS TO APPEAR
Health Demonstration Next
Week-Artsk Entertain Instead

The much heralded General Boil
ling failed to appear at the meeting
Of the Rotary club today. and the
health demonstration for men with
sluggish livers and expanding waist
lines, has been postponed until next
Thursday. General Boiling u ad-
vertised A. . conditioner and re-
juvenator Of men and women and
was expected to be the feature Of
today's Rotary meeting. Because Of
a misunderstanding on arrangements
h was unable to appear. today and
the denomination was postponed
one week.
Mrs. Jane Sartori futile rendered
group Of solos, accompanied by
Theron w. Hart. Mr.. Hart played
two piano selections. one Of them .
march written for q symphony or
chestra.
DR.. T. Eben Reeks was appointed
chairman Of the program commit
tee succeeding George X. Macauley.
who resigned because Of his expected
absence from the city for several
months.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-31
Believes Amanullah
Will Reign Once More

Moscow, Jan. 81 tUP)-Guliam
Naba Khan, Afghan ambassador to
Russia, prophesied today that Am
anullah. who recently abdicated the
Afghan throne, would speedily re-
turn to Kabul. Quite wave of in
dignation is sweeping throughout
the country against Bacha Sakao."
Naba Khan added that he had Of
fetal Information that Amanullah
was assuming supreme military COM
mand for his drive to Kabul
Bacha Sakao. who proclaimed
himself king of Afghanistan. was re-
ported to have lost favor rapidly
whoa 1t became known that he was
q Talk and not Pathan. Pathans
consider Talks inferior.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-31
SNOW REMOVAL PACT

An agreement has been entered
into between the department of
public works and the Connecticut
Co. through which the city depart
ment agrees to handle snow removal
on certain rights of way of the
trolley company at the rate of IS
cents a yard. provided the city
finds that to be the cost, or at
lower rate II t is handled more
cheaply.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-31
President to Start
South at Niqhtfall

Washington. Jan. 81 Rl-Night-
fall will find President Coolidge
speeding southwark upon what
probably will be his last journey
away from the capital as chief exec
utive. His destination will be Noun.
tain Lake, Florida, where tomorrow
he Is to deliver an address dedi.
eating the bird sanctuary and sing
ing tower established by Edward W.
Box.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-31
When Cop Collapses
Salesman Gets Order

s"ampscott, Mass, Jan. I'll
tuP)-When tear gas agent called
on Police Chief Walter F. Reeves,
the latter listened to the sales talk
with polite Indifference.
During the demonstration, the
agent accidentally dropped a bomb.
Patrolman Fred Howe, standing
nearby. collapsed.
After he had been revived. Chief
Reeves gave the salesman an order.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-31
HURT IN auto COLLISION,
GIRL GETS 1850 AWARD
Jennie Aleksiewicz, 10, Wins Suit
Against George Gunch and
Paul Messnef.

Sixteen-year-ol Jennie Aleksie-
wicz was given a judgment Of 1860
In the superior court today In a
negligence action against George
Gunch and Paul Messner. for injur-
les sustained in an automobile acct
dent October rs, 1927 at the inter-
section Of Lafayette and Washington
streets.
Miss Aleksiewicz came out Of the
accident with Injuries to the chest
and lung, which according to her
claim, were of permanent charac-
ter. She sued through her father.
Wladyslaw Aleksiewicz. and was
represented by Attorneys p. J. Mon
kiewicz and NJ. F. Stempien.
The decision was handed down by
Judge Newell c. Jennings. Wood
hall & schoffield represented the
defendants.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-31
CITY BUILDING JANIIORS
ENGAGE IN PEflCUFS
Broken Window aAd SanAA Amount
OF Rlood Oaly Evidences
Of Encounter.

Two members Of the janitorial
force of the municipal building set
out early this morning to settle a
miscellany of grievances and after
the first encounter had been brought
to a close and the participants sep
arated. the window of the building
department door had been shattered
and one OF the fighting janitors had
a bleeding nose. Supt. William E.
Smith laid down the law" to the
men and adjusted the matter of re-
pairs.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-31
Government Rests
In Beer Bribe Case

Columbus, O.. Jan. 81 Up - The
government rested it's case today in
the trial Of State Treasurer Bert
Buckley on charges Of attempted
bribery and conspiracy to violate the
prohibition laws growing out Of an
alleged plot to protect Cincinnati
breweries.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-31
Leaders in SPANS
Revolt Face Death

Hendaye, Franc0-Spanish From
tier. Jan. 81 (UP)-It was reported
here today that a courtmartial met
at Cuidad Real, Spain. last night and
to death three leaders of
the revolt which occurred there.
Col. Paz. Lieut.. Col. Britt and Com
mandante Cejador received death
sentences. The courts decision will
be submitted to the Spanish cabinet
tomorrow.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-31
c. OF C, ACTIVITIES

The executive committee Of the
Chamber Of Commerce will meet
with the finance committee tomor.
row afternoon at 4:30 o'clock.
The traffic bureau OF the Cham
Der Of Commerce will meet Monday
evening"
The Connecticut Association Of
Commercial Secretaries il meeting in
Hartford today. Ralph H. Benson.
secretary Of the local Chamber Of
Commerce 10 president Of the Assoc
citation and IL presiding At the meet
ing.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-31
DESIRE CHANGES
IN LABOR Laws
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ton would be increased from two
hundred and eight weeks" to two
hundred and fifty weeks" and the
weekly indemnity for 'otal incapaci-
ty would be increased from twenty
one to twenty-five dollars. There
would be a change in the section re-
lating to notice given before COM
missioner also in the provision re-
garding hearings. Another change
would be to require the employer to
post the name Of the insurance car
ried. In section 1888 the words
"other than through weakened re-
sistance or lowered vitality. would
be stricken out. The federation's
bill was offered by Senator Lavery
of the twenty fifth district (Fair-
field) at request OF Secretary J. J..
Egan. who as in recent sessions 10 In
charge OF the legislation program OF
the body. The child labor bill pro-
viding that no woman or girl Of six
teen shall be employed. or required.
or suffered to work In any manufac-
turing or mechanical establishment
more than nine hours a day or in
any case shall hours of labor exceed
forty eight in any calendar week. ex-
cept that the labor commissioner
may determine application Of this In
establishments which are affected by
seasonal requirements.
Senator Lawtor. democrat of Wa
terbury, also offered a second bill
which would change the tenement
house law so that tenement houses
over four stories in height should
have passenger elevator. The
present law applies to houses more
than five stories in height.
Fraud Btll
The Connecticut Chamber Of Com
merce had introduced II the house
its fraud bill'' which would pro-
hibit the use Of deception. misrep-
resentation, concealment. Suppression
Of fraud. or false pretense. false
promise or fictitious or pretended
purchase or sale in connection with
the sale Of stocks, bonds. notes o,
other securities.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-31
SMOKE 0VERC0MES
MOTHER and Child
IN BURNING Home
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fumes. Both were taken to the home
of Maurice johnson. next door. and
Mr.. Straker. = New Britain Herald
employe, was called. Mrs. 6traker
was completely revived within = few
minutea
Chop Hole In Roof
Three lines Of hose were laid
while the ladder company hoisted .
S5-foot extension ladder by which
the roof was reached. and the
stream Of water turned through q
hole chopped in tho shingles. Chief
Noble went at once to the attic
where he burrowed himself into
the heart Of the burning portion
and directed the stream OF water for
three-quarters Of an hour before
emerging for q breath Of fresh air.
Companies fighting the flame
from other points were directed by
Captain Stanley Rozanski and Lieu
tenants Frank Gilligan and Hugh
Clark. under the supervision Of
Deputy Chief Michael T. journey.
The work Of fighting the fire was
made particularly hard by reason Of
the fact that the men were required
to pull hose and ladders over ice
laden and snow covered roofs, and
scurry up and down ladders, the
rungs Of which carried = heavy
coating Of ice. Happening 4 few
minutes after tho noon whistle blew
the fire attracted a crowd OF several
hundred spectators.
Source of Blasc In Doubt
An investigation Of the cause of
the fire was made by Chief Noble
this afternoon and the source Of the
blaze still remains somewhat In
question. The fire broke out on the
steps leading from the third floor to
the attic. The chief il of the belief
that someone may have placed IN
electrical appliance there while 1t
was still at red heat and that the
framework took fire, smouldering for
some time before 1t broke into .
live flame. The chief reached the
fire soon after the first piece Of ap-
paratus arrived and at that time
flames were shooting five feet intro
the air.
The building Is owned by Nathan
Schooler. 1t has been standing but
q few years.
Chief Noble places the hre loss at
$500.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-31
BELLS CONDITION WORSE
Secretary OF Hitchcock Printing Co.
Injured In Berlin Accident, Not
Expected to Live,

The condition Of Lewis H. Bell of
81 Commonwealth avenue, secretary
OF the Hitchcock Printing Co., who
was seriously injured in the auto
mobile accident in Berlin Sunday
evening that took the lives of Jacob
and Philip Zwick, took a change for
the worse today and little hope 10
expressed for his recovery. Mr.. Bell
has developed pneumonia.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-31

The skill Of the operator 10 an
important factor in determining the
amount Of energy used for cooking
with electricity.