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New Britain herald., 1929-09-11
By GEORGE IT. MANNING

Washington Bureau. x. E. Herald)
 Washington, D. C.. Sept. H. New Britain's industrial output has increased in value during the past three decades more than five times as much as it was in 1899. while the number of employees engaged in its factories and plants is almost double that of 50 years ago, despite the ad- vent of labor saving machinery.
 During 1927. the city's SG principal establishments turned out finished products valued at S63,7Qo,2So, as contrasted with only $12,2Go,7S2 produced hy 22G establishments in 1899, it was learned at the |, &. census bureau, This is the first time these statistics have been published. Wage carncrs employed in the pro- duCtion of New Britain's manu- factures in 1927 numbered 15,S57, whereas in 1899 they totaled only
New Britain herald., 1929-09-11
Child Kidnapped By Savage Tribe
 Found Native Mother After 30 Years

Auckland, New Zealand, Sept. II P}-kidnaped by Maoris in child hood and eventually married to I native chief. white woman has been restored to her relatives after nearly 30 years.
 When a child of six, Caroline Perrctt went to tend the cows on her parents farm at Taranaki, Tn the North Island of New Xoalanl. She disappeared, and it was be- lieved at the time that she Was carried off by Maoris in revenge for the disturbance of their burial ground to make way for a railway. From then until recently no trace of her was found.
 A niece of the missing woman a
New Britain herald., 1929-09-11
Value of New Britain Products
 In 1927 Is Put at S63, 700, ,2S0

S,43S, although the number of prin- cipal establishments 80 years ago was about three times as many as to- day. The drop in the number of in dustrial concerns is chiefly attribut- cd 10 consolidation. and the retire mcnt from business of those con- carns not able 10 meet modern com petition.
 Wages, of course, have greatly in creased during the interim, rising from $3.S41,117 in 1899 to $1S.577.- 277 in 1927. The cost of materials entering into manufacture fuel and power, kept pace with the value of finished products in the phenomenal rise of the last 30 years. In 1899 this cost was $5.o74396 and in 1927 it was $21. .01S,5G2.
 The cttys foremost industries were hardware, and electrical machinery. apparatus and supplies.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-11

few days ago saw European woman with the Maoris at Taneatua. She was struck by the extraordinary family likeness, and questioned the woman, who said she had been with the Maoris all her life. She could not remember how she came to be with them.
 The niece asked the woman to show her her neck. as she knew that when child the aunt ha l fallen across a hot gratc, which left scar. The woman bore this mark.
 She remembered the Maoris talk ing her in an open canoe to the gumfelds near Whangarci. She ha l married a Maori chief and hoe two children. The chief died recently.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-11

Edward NJ. Bcals since June IS when Herman $. Hall. the former director, was promoted to the office of state supervisor of trade and in- duStrial education with headquarters at Hartford. Mir. Boals, because Of his experienced as assistant director under Alr. Hall, is regarded by the state authorities as having admins tered the school very successfully. It is reported that he could have become the new director here had he chosen to seek the position. He will return 10 his regular position as nior instructor in the machine de partmont.
 Director Packard is well known in New Britain where he formed wide circle of friendships during his pre- viouS service at the local school. He has had many years of practical,
 Continued on Page TWo)
New Britain herald., 1929-09-11

The appointment of a new director for the New Britain State Trade school, the creation of a new post ton to be known as "a coordInator' and the appointment of new in- structor in the general education de- partmcnt were announced today by the state board of education.
 On September 15 Everett p. Pack ard of Danbury will assumc his duties as the new diretor of the New Britain State Trade school re- turning tO q position held here some years ago. From 1916 to 1919 NIr, Packard was director of the local trade school. He then was trans ferred to the Stamford State Trade school on it's opening. Three years ago he was sent to Danbury as dj- rector upon the retirement of former Director George W. Buck.
 The New Britain Trade school has bcen in charge of Acting Director
New Britain herald., 1929-09-11
Squirrels Kept Busy
 Burying Food Hordes

Boston, Sept. II Natives and visitors alike have been too generous to the squirrels which make their homes in the historic old Granary burying ground and something will have to be done about it, the city park depart mcnt has decided.
 The squirrels, it seems, have been borrowing so much under the trees in the graveyard that many of the roots have been seriously injured, while the ami mals have stored enough nuts 10 last several decades, park de- partment employcs estimate. In consequence Please don't feed the squirrels" signs are to make their appearance in a few days.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-11
Foreign Minister Patrick Mo- Gilligan Suggests Immediate
 Conference to Outlaw War
DEPLORES LONG DELAY
 SINCE WORLD WAR END
Lord Cecil Reported to Introduce Resolution Asking For Speed On Part of Preparatory Meeting - Marr Gives First Views of Aus tralia On International Questions as Representative of Nation.

Geneva, Sept. II P}-The League of Nations today was called upon by the Irish Free State to convene a general disarmament conference of the powers. Patrick MCGilligan, foreign minister of the Free State government, made the proposal. He expressed regret that 1 years after the close of the world war, so little had been done to remove the wcap- ons of war
 It was also reported today that Lord Cecil on behalf of the British delegation would introduce a rcso- lution urging the preparatory dis armament commission to hurry with it's work, so that a general diSarm- amcnt conference might be called at the earliest possible moment.
 America Hit Keynote
 The keynote to the solution of the problem of world disarmament, Nc Gilligan said, was struck by the rep the meeting of the preparatory dis armament commission Whcn he de Clarcd the duty of each nation is to examine the question to see what concessions can be offered"
 The Free State foreign minister insisted the problem is a political one and for that reason his govern mcnt has repeated it's demand of last year that a conference be called in order 10 see what concessions can be made by all parties.
 He thought the difficulties of dis armament problems might easily be exaggerated, "cspecally if the tech nical mind prevailed"
 Mir. McGilligan said the Free State would announce acceptance of the compulsory arbitration clause during the present session of the assembly and added that when he returned to Dublin he would seek parliamentary acceptance of the general act for peaceful settlement of international disputes. Ireland favors the progress of international economic coopera- ton, but insists on recognition of the difference between bargaining, retaliatory and protective tariffs.
 Marr Australian Delegate
 Charles William Marr, first dele gate of the Australian common wealth to the assembly of the League of Nations, today told the as scmbly he had hoped to announce his governments adhesion to the compulsory arbitration or optional clause of the world court, but in view of the change of government in  Australia during the last 24 hours, he regretted he was unable 10 make this declaration.
 Referring to proposals for an cco- homie confederation Of Europe he stated that he recalled 27 members of the league were not European countries The economic problems of Australia arc different from those Of European states he said, and the assembly must not be surprised if Australia should be unwilling to enter any convention for the rcduc- ton of tariffs.
 He expressed approval however, of the proposal of w. Graham, pres idcnt of the board of trade, for the establishment of an international trade bureau to encourage com mcrCc.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-11
Inmate Escapes From
 Rhode Island ASyIum

Providence, Sept. II tP}-William Corcoran, formerly of Forest Hills, Mass, who was committed to the state hospital for the insane less than week ago, following q holdup of six mon in a Pawtuckct office, escaped from the institution last night. A general alarm for the arrest of the man. coupled with a warning that he was regarded as dangerous. was broadcast to police throughout the state. Before leaving the insane hospital Corcoran Conhded to others in the institution that he was leav- ing to get two men in Pawtucket."
New Britain herald., 1929-09-11
SURPR RISE FRIENDS
 BY THEIR WEDDING
Capt. Holman and Mrs. Anna
 ESal Marry in West
AT DENVER CONVENTION

lbfiGtSfOOnl N as ASSO"iatc or
 Brides First Husband in span
 i,h-Amcrican War-NuptiaI Plans
 Kept Secret From Their Friends.
 Capt. George Hoffman, officer in charge of Engine Co. 1 Of the fire department, yesterday took as his bride, Mrs Anna 4. Egan of 25S Burritt street, the widow of Edward EGan, with whom he had soIdiercI in the Spanish-Amcrican war.
 Tho marriage took place in Den yer. Colo. where Capt. Hoffman $ attending q convention of the Unit ed Spanish War Veterans, and where Mrs. Hoffman is representing the Women's auxiliary of the local encampment of that organization.
 Capt. Hoffman and his bride did not disclose to friends their mar riage plans when they left this city last week for their long trip 10 the national convention, and it was a complete surprise when fire head quarters today received this wire.
 Just married by Rev. Father Scullin. George Hoffman"
 Mrs. Hofiman's first husband. who had been one of Capt. Hoffman's associates in Spanish-American vet crans' activity here, died several years ago. It was the first mar riase for the fire department off rcr, who made his home with his mother at 19 West Pearl street un- til her death, slightly more than a year ago.
 Mrs. Hoffman is prominent fra ternaily and she is one of the lead CTS in democratic Womcn's affairs here She is the mother of Francis Egan, we'll known singer, and oc Mrs. Frank Sullivan. Mrs. Sullivan. the former Miss Helen Egan. is a soloist at St. Mary's church. anI has been heard in numerous local theatricals
New Britain herald., 1929-09-11
STORM SWEEPS SPAIN

Badajoz Spain. Sept. II P-A ciolent storm swept this province yesterday and last night. disruptin :; communication and causing several casualties. Lightning struck and burned down several houses in tho village of Mirandilla. Two middle aged farmers were burned to death and five seriously injured. At Tru- iillo lightning killed two and in jurcd four.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-11
JUDGEMENT FOR S572

A judgment by default for $572.16 was rendered by Judge Stanley J. Traccski in city court yesterday in favor of the United Coal & Wool Co. against the Clayworth Brick Co. Nair S Nair represented the plain tiff.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-11
i. O.P.
 SPLIT IS BITTER
Opposition to Avery Expected at Republican Caucus Tonight
PAPE REFUSES TO JOIN
Political Enemies of Constable Hal leran and Grand Juror Lucas Re ported Out for Their ScalpS- Party Schism NidCnS.

That the split in the republican ranks in Newington which has de vcloped within the past year IS ap- reaching q wider breach than ever before became known today when it vas learned that the republican town committee has called a caucus 10 he held this evening, at which a number Of public officials who have been in the limelight lately are said to he slated for the political skids,
 Charges are being made against the town committee that no notices calling the caucus were posted at
New Britain herald., 1929-09-11
Jokn H. Finneran Pro- noted to Lieutenancy and Thomas J. McCar- thy is Appointed to Regular Force By Board.
Butler, Dehm and Beck with Cast Votes for Chosen Candidates With Passerini Absent - Will Become Effective Next Monday Morning.

After nearly five weeks of report cd deadlock. the fire board held a spcial meeting this afternoon at 2;30 o'clock and promoted Ladderman John H. Finncran to the lieutenancy created by the resignation of Lieut.. Thomas Hinchey, and appointed Thomas J. Mccarthy to the perma- nont force.
 The advancement of Finneran and promotion of Substitute Fireman Mccarthy followed action by the pension board in retiring Hinchey on half pay, amounting 10 S21 week. The pension board is composed of the fire commissioners, the mayor and Deputy Chief Michael T. Souney, who represents the men in the de- partmont.
 Each Gets Three Votes
 Both Finneran and Mccarthy re- ccivcd the votes of Chairman James J. Rutler and Commissioners Charles F. Dchm and Harry A. Beckwith. Commissioner James H. Passerini Was not present. The unanimous votes given the two candidates this afternoon made it plain that what ever differences of opinion on ap- pointments have been in existence in the past month were set aside and an agreement reached.
 The board had planned several meetings in the interim since the resignation of Lieut.. Hinchey. but 1 they were not held when it was ap- parent that no decision would be reached and that a deadlock would force adjournment,
 Will Assume Duties Monday Iicutenant-clect Finneran and Private Mccarthy will enter upon their new duties Monday morning. Their assignments will be announce ed later in the week by Chief Viii liam J. Noble.
 The new lieutenant, Tinneran, has a record of nearly ' years of serv- ice in the fire department. He was appointed a substitute February 19, 1913 and assigned to Station as a callman. His appointment as regular came January 15, 1917, at which time he was detailed to the aerial ladder company at Commer- cial street headquarters.
 When motorization of the fire de- partmcnt resulted in discarding the horse drawn aerial ladder truck, Fireman Finncran was given the post of tillcrman on the ladder truck. considered to be the most difficult driving assignment in the department. Through skillful mani- pulatiOn of the rear portion of the huge truck, he has gone through many years of service without an accident.
 The new lieutenant is regarded as one of the most fearless men In the ranks. Notable among his feats in ! recent years was his action in enter ing a blazing room in St. Marys convent and rescuing a nun who was confined to her bed by illness. This and other of his performances i brought him unstinted praise from Continued on Page Two)
New Britain herald., 1929-09-11
LOUIS MARSHALL
 DEAD IN ZURICH
Noted Corporation Lawyer Suc-
 cumbS Following Operation
ACTIVE IN PHILANTHR0PIES
Attorney Recognized as Jewish Leader and Honorcd By Many Organizations - Defended Gov. Su,Xrr

Zurich, Switzerland. Sept II LP,- The correspondent Of the Jewish Photographic Agency here reported today that Louis Marshall. promin- cnt Jewish philanthropist of New York city, died at D. m, @ q. n., F. s. T.) of an affection of the pan crcaS. Mir Marshall had been ill for several weeks and blood transfu- sion was given him several days ago.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-11
OucSt.Onnairc Planned

At this meeting it vas decided the post office department should submit to the contractors a qucstionnaire 10 obtain information on which to base q revision of rates downward. These qucstionnaires are now in the hands of the postmaster general.
 Mir. Brown said that in the air mail there was not the fundamental reason for subsidy that exists in shipping where foreign competition and ship construction and cost of operation are essential factors"
New Britain herald., 1929-09-11
EXECUTIVE CALLS
 AIR MAIL FARLEY
Postmaster General Brown to
 Seek Lower Rates
CONTRACTORS SUMMONED
"PrcScnt Excessive Cost to Public" to be Reduced, Official Hopcs-ionG- CT Agreements Probable Also Soon


 Soon.
 Washington. Sept 11.-tP>- Postmaster General Brown today summoned air mail contractors to a conference beginning September 30 at which he will endeavor to reduce rates paid by the government for air mail transportation.
 Hopes to Cut Cost
 Mr. Brown said he was prepared to bring about an adjustment which was expected ito greatly reduce the present excessive cost for this service to the public"
 The postmaster general under authority given by the air mail act of May IT, 1928, will begin negotiations to extend air mail contracts for a period of ten years from the date they began operation.
 On May 27. he told a conference of air mail contract ctors that while the govcrnm mt was not disposed 10 drive a hard bargain, the disparity between the amount earned and cX- pended by the government for air mail and also the difference in pay to contractors called for rcadmst- mCnt
New Britain herald., 1929-09-11

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New Britain herald., 1929-09-11

Average Daily Circulation For ssSt' %SsA 7ih Ending '': 15,155
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-07-18
BASEBALL

Unusual interest has been aroused
by the amateur baseball games which
are being played on the local dia-
mond by teams made up of the va
rious business and professional men
of the town. A game of this kind
is called for next Tuesday afternoon
at o'clock, at which time bankers,
lawyers, merchants and even the
mayor of the town will be represent
ed on the teams. A large crowd is
expected to be present and enjoy
the fun. The mines will be taken
from among the following names:
East Boone: A. E. Handy, Gordon
Winkler, Fred Hodges, L. S. Isaacs,
Hill Hagaman, Clyde Greene, r. D.
Hodges, Tom Beach, j, +. Moore,
Grady Moretz, D. J. Cottrell, G. P.
Hagaman, G. d. Brinkley.
West Boone: A. E. South, Jas
Horton. Joe Crawford, Chas. Watson
R. S. Swift, Clyde Eggers, T. f.
Bingham, Chas. Younce, Troy Nor
ris, Ronda Hodges, W. H. Gragg.
Official umpires will be Smith
Hagaman and |. G. Greer.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-07-18
TROOPS MOBILIZE AS CHINA
ANSWERS SWEET RUSSIA

NankZing, China, July 16-The
nationalist government at midnight,
just within the three days allotted by
soviet Russia'5 ultimatum, replied to
the latter's demands in the Chinese
eastern railways Of Manchuria dis
pute.
The Chinese made two demands,
although emphatically they were not
counter-demands to those of the
Russian note. The first was that the
soviet should release all Chinese pris-
oners in Russia, which were esti-
mated in an earlier official state
ment at 1000. The second that the
soviet government adequately pro-
tect Chinese nationals in Russia
from aggression and oppression.
Moscow was informed that
Chinese plenipotentiary was leaving
Marking for that capital to discuss
matters between the government. At
the same time it was learned tonight
that $4,000 Manchurian troops have
been mobiliZed in the past two days
to re-enforce patrols on the border.
The plea was made that the ac-
ton of the Chinese government in
dismissing Russian officials on the
railway ard~taking over various con-
cessions was justified because soviet
railroad officials had not carried
out faithfully the terms of the 1924
agreement providing for joint opera
ton.
The note termed it unfortunate
that evidence Of soviet Russian
agents in Chinese territory spreading
communist propaganda so as to en-
danger the Chinese government and
its social system had beer d;scOv-
cred
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-07-18
Andy Johnson is NJ cred;
Unknown Slaye, is at Large

Andy Johnson, 66, well known
resident of the Meadow Greek
section, was found dead in the
road. short distance from his
home yesterday morning with
three charges of shot in his body
and the sheriff's forces are busily
engaged in trying to locate clues
which might effect the capture of
the unknown slayer.
On the preceding afternoon
about Shutdown several persons in
the community heard the reports
of a shotgun coming from the
wooded slope where the body was
found, but thinking perhaps of
hunters no investigation was made.
Yesterday morning, however, at
about 1870 a young man of the
community started on the little
used roadway to haul lumber and
discovered the body about $50
yards from the home of the de-
ceased The coroner's office was
Immediately notified, and exami-
nation revealed that two loads of
shot had entered the back, scat
tering in wide circles, which indi-
Gated that the shots We're fired
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-07-18
GET DRY LAW MODIFIED BY
ENFORCING IT-WICKERSHAM

New Londdn, Conn, July 10
George W. Wickersham, head OF
President Hoover's law enforcement
commission. in letter ready today
BY Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt
of New York at the governors con-
ference here wrote that if federal
and state agencies would cooperate
hi6ition laws might be modified 50
"a 10 become reasonably enforce
able"
Characterizing prohibition as "a
most serious subject" Mr.. Wicker
shan1's letter said it would be one
Of ;he chief national problems to be
Investigated by his commission.
He suggested a division of au-
thocity, the federal government to
prevent importation and transporta
ton in violation of Interstate COM
meEce regulations and the states to
handle their own internal enforce
HeNt-
IF the national government" he
wrote, were to attend to preventing
importation, manufacture and ship
ment in interstate commerce of in
tCSicants, the states undertaking in
te-ral police regulations to prevent
the sale, saloons, speakeasies and SO
for-h. the national and state laws
might be modified so as to become
reasonably enforceable, and one
great source OF demoralizing and pc
.cuniary profitable crime removed"
The latter, which was described
by Governor Roosevelt as the first
public expression of Mr.. Wicker
sham as chairman of the law en-
f0rcement commission, also contain
ed c criticism of the American pub
lies attitude toward crime reduction
and law enforcement, and cited the
''eVident disrespect for the Vo.stead
act" as an example.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-07-18
A NOVEL CAMPAIGN

NJ. w. H. Gragg, secretary of the
Watauga Building & Loan Associa-
ton, is determined that the series
just opened shall be the best in the
history of that organization. During
the month he is offering 25 cents
per share of installment stock by any
individual in the county. The full de-
tails of the plan are announced on
page five and Mr.. Gragg is hopeful
that 1000 shares may be sold during
the 30-day period. 1t is a fine op-
portunity to make a bit of money
and at the same time help put the
hon,e builders.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-07-18
LIEUT.. GOV. FOUNTAIN HERE

Lieutenant Governor r. T. Foun-
tain OF Rocky Mount, was a guest
in Boone Friday night on his return
from a meeting of the park com
mission in Asheville. He spent an
hour Of the evening with The Demo-
crat, which was very much enjoyed
and appreciated by the editor of the
paper. The lieutenant governor is
one OF the foremost, if not the fore
most candidate for gubernatorial
honors in 1882. A splendid gentle
man, shrewd politician, possessing
all the qualifications that 90 to
make model executive. Soon after
arriving at Raleigh for the last scs-
sion of the legislature, a friend said
to me, Now, when you want to
meat real man, one of the best in
the state, see Dick Fountain" We
met him, was highly pleased with
him from every viewpoint, and fully
agree with our friend that he is a
real man.