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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03
Hold Alleged Sender
OF Threatening Letters

New York. Jan. 3. R-Accused
of sending threatening letters to
many persons prominent in public
life, Abraham Rosenberg. 81 year
Old postal clerk. WAS being held by
post office authorities today. They
said more than 1000 threatening
letters were found in his home.
Many of the letters, some Of
which contained acid, were signed
with the name of Warner Feddern,
a brother in law to Rosenberg. Sew
eral months ago Feddorn was ar
rested on a charge Of sending the
letters. He was held in Jail three
days but was acquitted. Later Ros-
cnhers's sister. Miss Rehecca Ros-
onbrrg. was arrested but she also
was latter acquitted.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03
CHURCH LEAGUE TO OPEN
FOURTH SEASON SATURDAY
First Lutherans and st. Mats to
Play First Game On the
Evenings Program

The 1nter-Church basketball
league will open its fourth season
on Saturday night, when three
games will be played at the Y. NJ.
c. A. The First Lutheran quintet
and that from st. Marks Episcopal
church will r4ay the inaugural game
at 1880 o'clock. This will be fol-
lowed by one between the st. Mat
thews German Lutherans and the
Everyman's Bible class, while the
South Congregational and Stanley
Memorial churches will clash in tho
nightcap. Abe Aronson will referee
the games.
Player lists are now due and must
be in the hands of the league presi-
dent by tomorrow night, in order
that the necessary checking between
the league and the Y. NJ. c. A. may
be completed.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03
British Planes Save
Others From kabul

New Delhi, India, Jan. 5 R)--The
British Royal Air force evacuated
one German, two Indian and three
Turkish women and children from
kabu1. Afghanistan Tuesday. 1t
was understood that this completed
evacuation for the present.
The airplane which was shot down
at kabul was fitted with a new
engine and returned to India.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03
DELEGATES TO ATTEND
ANNUAL GOLF MEETING
Most Notable Figures in The Game.
Arc Expected to Gather In
New York

New York. Jan. 3 Nl-yEishty
delegates, including many of the
most notable figures in golf. are ex-
peCted 10 attend the annual meet
ing of the nitcd States Golf asso-
ciaiion bore Saturday. Bobby Jones
already has notified Secretary Pres
colt $. Bush hat he will be present.
Melvin A. Traylor, president OF the
association. and Vice Presidents
Herbert II. Ramsay and Finalay S.
Douglas. VIII be present along vii h
many officers and leaders Of section
III associations.
Prior 10 The regular meeting at
which officers for the coming year
VIII be elected. he green section
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03
Relapse Retards
Lang's Recovery

Canterbury. Eng, Jan. R-A
recurrence of the Inflammation with
which he suffered has retarded the
recovery OF the Archbishop Of Cam
terbury. who has been i'll for some
days.
DR.. Whitehead. the archbishop's
physician, issued a bulletin today
saying it will he necessary for his
patient 10 spend a further period of
rest in bed.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03
BANK OF ENGLAND

London. Jan. 3. R-The weekly
statement OF the Bank OF England
shows the following changes in
pounds: Total reserve increased o.
211.0o0: circulation decreased g.
$4,000; bullion decreased 741.O00:
other securities increased 1929
900; public deposits increased 9,367,-
900; other deposits increased 49,
o45,000: notes reserve increased
9,2SS,o00; government securities de-
creased 4,66O,000.
The proportion Of the banks re-
serve to liability is 1926 per cent.
compared with 21.52 per cent last
week.
Rate Of discount 10 per cent.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03
PHYSICIAN BARRED
Name OF DIR. David X. ArOnsOn Of
This City Given to State Police by
Health Commissioners.

DIR. David X. Aronson of this city
is one of II eclectic physicians
whose names have been given to
the state police department by DR..
Stanley ii. Osborn, state commits
sioner of health. with an order that
they must cease practice at once.
The men had their licenses suspend.
ed in 1928 and 1924 and they ap-
pealed through all the courts to the
supreme court of the United States,
losing in each instance.
The others named by the state
health commissioner are: James
Bockman of Bethel; f. A. Mower
of Hartford; Anthony r. Compo Of
Stamford: Modestino Collola of New
Haven: Frank T.. Gazlas Of Bridge
port: Samuel Lerner Of Bridgeport;
Michael M. J'Anthony of Torring-
ton; William ID. MacCormack of
Moosup; William Levy OF Hartford
and Raymond c. Brisque of Kill
lingly.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03
Counterfeit S. Bills
ReDOrted bv Two Banks

Spurious IS bills have been re-
ported by tellers in the City Ma
tional bank and Commercial Trust
company, and a federal agent is
making an investigation.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03
LONE THREE-LETTER STAR

Robert Rasmussen is the only
athlete at Lawrence college who has
won letters in three sports. He oot .
his in football. basketball and track.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03

committee will meet. Three seS-
Isions. the first tomorrow morning.
will be devoted TO discussion Of the
problems of the greenkeepers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03
OF LIFE: MAYOR ANGRY
OVER JUNIOR LEAGUE ANTICS

at suicide, Carl w. Howell. "a, is
committed to insane asylum. He had
been arrested for non support.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03

NorWich---Rock Zekos, sentenced
to three to five years in prison for
assault with intent to kill his daugh-
ter with axe last July.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03
CAN'T BEAT THIS MARK

knute Rockne's football teams at
Notre Dame, in the IL years he has
coached there, has played III games
winning ~. losing IL and tying six.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03

Herald Classified Ads stand atop
the list.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03


assault with intent to kill his daugh-
ter with axe last July.
Hartford-Dr. Harold n. Gull
foyie, convicted and sentenced to life
for murder of Mrs. Claire X. Gaudet,
will not have his case heard in
supreme court of errors until
March, owing to technically of not
having appeal papers printed.
Bridgeport Superior court de-
cdes that Confederate relics in
G.. A. r. post, Of Stamford, should
be returned to Richmond, Va. Suit
was brought by wife of man who
captured piece of flag and
section of Jefferson Davis
chair, TO have them returned
to her after Mayor Phillips decided
they should be returned to the
southern city from whence they
came.
Hartford-W. S. perutz. leaves
here by plane 10 Hadley Field, N. j..
to catch express train for Cincinnati
where his seven year old son is re-
ported dying.
acknowledgements expected at
legislature for republican clcrkship
and democrats for minority leader
ship posts.
Northumberland Couch, "a. and
Ambroz Briggs, is. recaptured two
hours after escape from Cheshire
reformatory.
New Haven-Edward Ford. 3s,
sentenced to II to 20 years in prison
for criminal attack on wife of night
foreman of quarry at North Bran
ford. Attack committed in October
and Ford was arrested in New York
in December. He admitted his guilt.
New Haven--Two burglars SEN
fenced in superior court. One gets 2
to years and another Is months to
IL years.
New Havcn-Bus service will
start January from New Haven to
points in Naugatucll valley to VIM
sted, as part of plan of New Eng
land Transportation company out
lined to public utilities commission.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03

Putnam-James r. Donahue. .1r
pleads guilty Of transportation OF
funds as treasurer of town and is
sentenced to two to five years in
prison.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03

New York-Michael Strange, back
from abroad for the first time since
her divorce from John Barrymore
wishes everyone in the world hap
piness, and that includes John and
Dolores Costello Barrymore, and
herself. Il have tremendous ro
nance on" she amplified. but !
cannot give it away just yet"
Vienna-Wilhelm Kiklas, school
master who became president, is
having hard time finding a suit
able home for himself and IL chill
dren. He will have none of palaces
and mansions offered him, but wants
fat near his office.
New York-Alice Whites contract
for making movies provides that she
shall constantly take counsel with
her conscience and if she has violat-
ed its dictates she must tell her
employer and take such steps as
may be prescribed to remedy mat
tiers.
| Providence, Il. I. Mrs. r. TT.
Roberts. president of the State w.
c. T. U. desires the Society Of Co.
lonial Danes to amend its plan to
refurnish the House of Signers Of the
Declaration of Independence with
such articles the house contained in
1856. She objects especially to bot
ties, phials and barrels.
! Springfield, Mass.-Mayor Parker
is indignant that spilled liquor ate
away some bronze paint on the
radiators in the mahogany room OF
the municipal auditorium during a
Junior league ball.
Washington-New way to catch a
mackerel. Make it keep still. Pro-
lessor f. H. Hall of Duke University
has found that these fish are as
phyxiated when their forward mo-
ton ceases.
Angora. Turkey-Some Of the
Turks who disliked the govern
ment's order that everybody must
learn a new alphabet to replace the
Arabic are saying nothing, but they
are thinking. Nediat Bey, minister
of education. died of appendicitis
on the day the order went into eff
| feet.
Washineton-Thc highest filters,
| tional aeronautical association: wo-
men, Miss Louise McPhetridge, 90
! 30 feet at Oakland, Calf. Deccn
her I: men. Lieutenant c. c. Cham
pion, U. S. N. 3s,41s feet.
Brussels-"Mr. X" or tho King of
Sweden. may have his tennis on tho
Riviera. but In winter give Albert
of the Relgians the thrills Of bob
sleds and skis. He has left for sport
in the Alps with the queen and
Princess Jose.
Danbury-Fire damages Eagles
home and causes loss Of $1,000
Putnam-James r. Donahue. Jr
pleads guilty Of misrepresentation OF
/ funds as treasurer of town and is
sentenced to two to five years in
prison.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03

DOC" Martin has a perfect alibi
for his run in the wrong direction
in the football game years ago be-
tween New Britain and Rockville.
doc" says that he was manager OF
the team in those days and when
the teams lined up on the fiel1, he
was told that New Britain wouldn't
get any money unless RockVli!e
scored.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03

Vienna-Wilhelm Kiklas, school
master who became president, is
having a hard time finding a suit
able home for himself and II chill
dren. He will have none of palaces
and mansions offered him, but wants
a fiat near his office.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03

See how he can skate. just like he
rides a horse. He must have been
in the movies.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03

It might be that Williams would
be a dub of the worst sort but
according to theory and golf is
greatly theory put into practice, the
star polo player should be star
golfer.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03

According to those who know golf
and its fine points. Bobby Jones and
the other great golfers all had to
have great deal of natural ability
before they could make themselves
perfect at the game. They claim
that Williams has the natural mo-
to know just how he would develop
should he take to the game.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03

That guy WEIGH has got 1t all
over the guy from Bridgeport like
4 tent.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03

II New Britain didn't win today.
Frank was going to fire the whole
bunch.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03

Northumberland Couch, "a, and
Ambroz Briggs, is. recaptured two
hours after escape from Cheshire
reformatory.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03

As the game progressed. New
Britain was beating Rockville and
doc" fearful that the team would
have to walk back to New Britain.
saw only one way out Of it. He was
playing center and on tumble. he
rot the ball and raced back to his
own goal line making a score for
Rockville. New Britain got the
money.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03

Barney Doherty's improved since
he played Waterbury.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03

Cowboy" Thompson has money
on this game-Hope he wins his 81.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03

Hartford-Contests expected at
legislature for republican clcrkship
and democrats for minority leader
ship posts.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03

New York--Alice Whites contract
for making movies provides that she
shall constantly take counsel with
her conscience and if she has violat-
ed its dictates she must tell her
employer and take such steps as
may be prescribed to remedy mat
tiers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03

kid" Williams makes shaving
soap when he isn't playing for us
guys.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03

Here are some Of the remarks
heard among the Herald newsboys
who, though the courtesy of Manager
Frank Nc Donough. were the guests
Of the Herald at the New Britain
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03

Hartford-W S. perutz. leaves
here by plane TO Hadley Field, N. j..
to catch express train for Cincinnati
where his seven year old son is re-
ported dying.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03

Danbury-F'ire damages Eagle
home and causes loss of $4,000.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03

Most OF the players when making
drives in the games, hit the floor
and the ball together. Williams
doesn't. When the local star takes a
cut at the ball, he hits it clear OF the
floor similarly to a golfer taking off
on a drive. His motion Is down.
ward swing just the same as golfer
using his irons and all in all, he has
the form. though we are not aware
that he has ever played golf.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03

Aw, lay of Fred Jean, he used to
play with our side.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03

ICY" is pretty good but we want
Fred" for the referee.
II those Bridgeport punks want to
make whoopee in roller polo they
better ask kid" Williams about it,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03

DOC" was kept busy last night
telling the boys about it but his
alibi is corroborated by Harry
Aarons, vice president of the Ameri-
can Silver Co. of Bristol. who was
l. member of the New Britain team.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03

Last year he hurt his knee in the
Hartford-New Britain High game.
which was his 18th of the season.
incidentally Tuesdays battle was his
18th of the present season.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03

Gee, there's lots Of difference be-
tween A. Williams and II. Williams.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03

''duuuetS lS StIIl Cotillue0 10 MS
bed under his doctors orders and it
IL very improbable that he will be
able to play again this year.
High school fans will get their
first taste of high school basketball
Saturday afternoon when the New
Britain High and st. Thomas SEM
mary fives clash at the Stanley
Arena. Both teams have been prac-
ticing on the Arena floor in prepara-
ton for the battle.
Last year. each team scored VIC
tory over the other. Previous TO that
the local team had scored six con-
secutiye victories. Saturdays game
will be the locals first game of the
season. st. Thomas has already
played four games. winning three of
them.
This will be the first time in the
history of the two schools that st.
Thomas has left its own floor to play
the locals. This was accomplished
through the efforts of the st.
Thomas coach, Father Downey, for
merly a curate in this city.
Zaleski and Politis New Britain's
two members OF the Fordham bas-
ketball squad, started the game
against Princeton last night, played
four minutes, and scored point
apiece. Princeton scored first on
basket, but Zaleski started Fordham
with free toss, and. after a second
one. Poltis was successful on foul
and put Fordham into lead from
which it was never ousted. The
Anal score was His.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03

Gazzinga told us guys that the
score would be 100 to when we
talked with him in the dressing
room.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03

Fred Saunders, who was injured
In the Burritt-Dixie game Tuesday
afternoon. has every reason to think
that his jinx is 10.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-03

Golfers and golfing fans have been
Intensely interested in the driving
power shown by Arthur (kid) Will
liams on the roller hockey rink floors
about the circuit and many OF them
have expressed the opinion that Will
liams would be success as q golfer
If he wound hit golf ball the same
Us he hit polo ball.
The Washington times., 1929-07-17

Alfred w. McCann, internationally
famous diet expert, who revised the
famous Hollywood diet for readers OF
The Times, however, Sprescribes that
the chops are to be divided, one for
luncheon and one for dinner. But
to the dieters, two chops in one
day are a feature, even if they are
split.
Followers Growing
AS the ranks of those following
the diet which is printed daily in
The Times continue to swell, addi.
tional recruits among the hotels and
restaurants of Washington which
are serving the diet, especially are
being augmented.
The Arlington Hotel is the latest
hostelry to join those who are
catering to the men and women de-
sirous of obtaining the svelte forms
of the stars of the movies and the
stage,
T. P. O'Keefe, manager Of the
Arlington, announced today that his
hotel, in its main dining room ana
on it's Lido roof, is placing every
facility before it's guests who wish
to follow the diet. The menus pro-
vided in the diet viii be printed
separately, and guests wishing to
Go so will be permitted to take them
away with them, thus enabling
them to follow them in their homes
If they have not already done so
The Washington times., 1929-07-17
IND. FIRE MEET
AIDES NAMED

HYATTsvILLE. July 17-The
following committees have been
named by Chief Noble Rushe for
the annual convention OF the Prince
Georges County Volunteer Fire
mems Association TO he held here
August 10, the local firemen being
the hosts:
Progra M William II. Anglin.
Contests. Wells Fainter, Lloyd
Anderson.
observation-disclosures Wilcoxen, Al
fred Deggs. Lloyd Anderson.
Refreshments - Earl Rorreile,
Ernest Davis. Walter Vetters.
Rescue Sauad-Harry Wilcoxen.
James Smith.
Badges-Public comfort and reg
istration-Johns J. Fainter, Lloyd
Anderson and Frank Elmo.
Ball-Thomas Latimer, ]. Wells
Fainter. Walter Vetters.
The ladies auxiliary of the depart
ment will have charge of the supper
to be served.
The sessions probably will be held
in the Masonic Hall. A business
meeting will be held in the after
noon. The convention will convene
at / p. m. and election of officers
will he held.
Later in the afternoon parade
and hook-up contest will he staged.
The Washington times., 1929-07-17
oil TARIFF TRES
HOOVER MEN
Photo by international

Backers OF the Hoover Admins
tration's oil conservation policy, to.
day rallied their forces to meet the
demand OF many Oh producers for
a tariff on foreign oil which, it is
alleged, would virtually nullify the
conservation movement now under
way.
have organized for a special hear
ing by the Senate. finance free list
subcommittee, although they failed
TO present their case during the
regular hearings.
With many American firms rang
ing far and wide throughout the
world in search for more oil, the
domestic producers who want to
bar imported oil have perfected a
strong organization to conduct their
case.
Ex-Congressman F.. Il. Howard
has been named to assemble wit
nesses and lead the fight with the
support OF some Senators from the
oil-producing States.
While preparations for the tariff
presentation were in progress. Sem
ator w. B. Pine tR) of Oklahoma.
himself an oil producer, unloosed an
attack upon the Hoover conserva'
tive policy which is being handled
by Mark L. Requa. of California.
Representations made to the Sen
ate Finance Committee by opponents
Of a tariff have declared that a
tariff on oil would Immediately re-
suit in an increase of 5000 900 900 a
year in the motorists gasoline bill.
Most of the big companies. nearly
all OF which have foreign interests,
are opposing the tariff plan.
The Washington times., 1929-07-17

through the menus printed in The
Times.
May Begin Now
The tenth days menu is printed
today, following publication Of the
preceding days. 1t is not essential
that those following the diet take
the menu as printed for any par
ticu1ar day. 1t is possible to start
the diet on any days menu, but
care should be taken that once
started the menus follow in order.
The experts, in preparing the diet,
arranged for comparatively heavy
meals on some days while on other
days lighter meals are prescribed.
For this reason, it is essential for
the best results that the menus be
followed in rotation as printed, al
though the diet may be started on
any days menus.
The Washington times., 1929-07-17

that any enterprise involving the
direct welfare Of one-third Of the
people OF America and the indirect
welfare Of the other two4hirds must
be approached deliberately. It T.
eually apparent that the structure
to be created by the board must BE-
Of . permanent character. For these
reasons it is probable that the
board will move deliberately in its
action"
Attend Meet
The board has decided, however,
to deal directly with the co-operas
tive marketing groups of the coun-
try, the bigger and better. Legge
and his associates plan to go to
Baton Rouge. La, on July 29 ard
there attend the annual meeting
of the American Institute of Co
operation which will draw most Of
the important farm leaders. They
hope to get acquainted at Baton
Rouge TO a point where their pre-
liminary work will be lightened ma
terially.
Also, the board plans to hold re.
gional commodity meetings in tlfe
very near future wherever ths neell
for immediate relief is pressing.
The Washington times., 1929-07-17
HerndOn Baptists
Elect Delegates

HERNDoN. Va, July 17.-Mrs.
Estelle Kicker has been elected to
represent the Baptist Missionary
Society at the meeting of the Poto.
mac Associat ton in Falls Church to-
day and Thursday. Mrs. Kicker
will also represent the Royal Am
bassadors.
Miss Hattie Belle Cheek vii. rep
resent the Sunbeam Rand. Miss
Emma Gillette the Girls Auxiliary,
Miss Annie Gibson the Young
Womens Auxiliary and Mrs. Edgar
T.. Gillette, Mrs. Raymond Thorns-
berry, Mrs A. e. Steele and Mrs.
Lutte Ish the Aid Society.