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New Britain herald., 1929-04-12
SIX MAY BE DEAD
 IN DAM COLLAPSE
Workmen 90 Feet Below Water Level Trapped
 at Lansing

Lansing. Mich. April 12 LP- Believed 10 have been caught in the collapse of a coffer dam at the South Logan street viaduct this morning, four men are missing and two others are thought to have been drowned.
 The missing men, all members of crew Of eight working below the dam about 80 feet under the water level are: H. Kramer, Isaac Holman. Frank Harris and Fred Heck, all of Lansing.
 Two other members of the crew were rescued and taken 10 hos pital.
 The river, swollen by recen: rains, placed tremendous strain on the dam and caused the collapse with out warning. The workers. 30 feet below the water level, were caught under an avalanche of falling tim hcrs and water. one of the two res cUed was thrown clear of the river beyond the dam.
 The men were working on the footing of the yiaduct when the collapse occurred.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-12
SLUMbERING AUTO
 THIEVES ARRESTED
Two Men Asleep in Stolen Car Accused of Whole
 sale Motor Stealing

New London, April 12 R-A ser- ies of automobile thefts and bur- glaries in Mystic, Groton and Dan- ielson, and Charlestown and Bradford R. l., are believed to be on the way to solution following the arrest late yesterday by state police of Michael Fenton, 2S, of Groton and Edward J. Demers, IT, of this city. They were taken as they slept in an auto- Groton.
 The car was recognized by Sergt. George Webber, commandant of the Groton state police barracks, as one stolen in Charlestown, R. l., earlier in the day, and it was said today that Demers had admitted that he and his companion had stolen not only this car but others in the towns mentioned and had also committed breaks in Groton, Mystic and Dan- ielson.
 Both Demers and Fenton were bound over from the Groton town court today to the next term of the criminal superior court and in de- fault of $500 each wer4 commit ted to the county jail to await trial.
 The burglars made their first ap- pearance in this county two weeks ago when several service stations were broken into in Mystic and an automobile was stolen there. The following night this car was found abandoned in Groton and that night several Groton stations were enter ed and another automobile was stolen. This car was found aban- doned in Pawcatuck. and the same day car was stolen in Bradford, F. l. This car was abandoned in Danielson several days later and an- other automobile was stolen there.
 Several burglaries also occurred there. The Danielson car was aban- doned in Groton on night on which a drug store was broken into and another automobile theft was re- ported.
 The stolen car was recovered two days ago and yesterday afternoon another automobile was stolen in Charlestown, R. l. It was in this car that Demers and Fenton were found.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-12
CIIY'S TAX TO COUNTY
 INCREASED BY Sl0,00O
Construction of New Court 5uildin. and Other Improvements Raises
 Levy for Year.

Construction of the new Hartford county building on Washington street. Hartford. and other public movements which have been eff fected during the year, have resulted in an increase Of nearly s1o,0oo in this city's share of the county tax, which must be paid next Monday.
 The costs of county institutions. highways and other improvements are opportioned among the con- munities of the county. Last year this city was billed for S25.56o.42, but the cost has been boosted to s34, 4,696.49 for this year. These tax es are estimated each year, approNl- mately the same amount as for the preceding year being appropriated. The result here is a probable Cefclt of nearly s10,o00 in the tax ac- count
New Britain herald., 1929-04-12
Especial to the Herald)

Hartford, April 12 - There was nothing in the conduct of this ac- Cused that appeals to the court. The publication of those defamatory statements was so ineXcusa ble, espe- cially against the chiefs wife and daughter, that there is no reason why the court should exercise its discretion in his favor" Judge Isaac Wolfe said in superior court this forenoon, denying motion by At torney s. Gerard Casale to have Henry F, Gardiner of New Britain admitted to bail.
 Attorney Casale stated at the out set that there was probably a mis- apprehension as to what Gardiner was charged with at the time he faced Judge Wolfe several weeks ago for criminal libel against Chief W. C. Hart of the New Britain po- lice department and was sentenced to jail for six months. States Attor- hey Hugh NJ. Acorn stated at that time that he was not concerned
New Britain herald., 1929-04-12
MAKING PLANS FOR 4TH SPELLING BEE Annual Contest to Be Held Within Next Few
 Weeks

The Hcrald's fourth annual spell ing contest will soon be under way
 Many have been training for it. The spelling bee editor knows they have because they have told him So Not only are the girls getting their spelling books out in their spare time and adding to the hours spent in the school room additional time at home learning just which con- bination of letters form the correct words, but the boys are more de- termined than ever not to let the girls win the city championship again.
 That cherished trip to Washing ton is invaluable. A whole week Tn the nations capital and maybe d visit to President Hoover. At least a trip to the WEite House.
 For the present it is enough that New Britain boys and girls should know that the annual spelling con- test will be held as usual.
 Here is something that should please the youngsters. Due to the great amount of interest shown n the contest last year, and the num-
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New Britain herald., 1929-04-12
Great Lakes Level
 Constantly Rising

Chicago. April 12 H1-An ad- ditional rise in the level of the Great Lakes has put the water from three to four feet higher than two years ago, reports from various lake ports showed today.
 Lake Michigan in the third year of an upward swell has lifted the>rhicago river to a level interfering with naviga- tion of harbor tugs under the city bridges and backing up sewage flow in the industrial districts. Midway of predict ed nine-year upward cycle, the lake has climbed three and one half feet since 1926 and in some places has obliterated beaches along the Chicago shore.
 Residents of lake shore homes and apartment houses have summoned engineers to test the strength of the foundations, now at the waters edge.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-12
MRS. RUTH WALTERS RESIGNS |. o.P. BERTH
Leaves State Committee and Retires From
 Politics

The resignation of Mrs. Ruth Walthers of 223 West Main street as a member of the republican state central committee was forwarded to Miss Katherine Byrnes. vice chair man of the state committee today
 Mrs. Walthers, wife of Kenneth II. Walthers. has been active in poli- tics In this city ever since the pas sage of the 18th amendment and IS one of the acknowledged leaders of the younger women in politics. She was secretary of the Coolidge club when Calvin Coolidge was candi- date and for long time represented the sixth ward on the republican town committee.
 She also was vice chairman of the town committee during the fall campaign.
 She was one of the organizers Of the Woman's Republican club oi New Britain during the Hoover campaign and as a member of the state central committee was at tached to the speakers bureau. Her activities on behalf of the party took her onto political platforms in many sections of New England and nearby states during the last few weeks of the campaign.
 She is secretary and salesman ager of the Cedar Hill Formulae Co. and her work takes her away from home and to all sections of the country from four tO six mont hS of the year. For this reason. she F. she is unable to continue her political activity. She attempted to resign during the campaign but was prevailed upon to hold her resigna tio in abeyance.
 Her resignation, she said, is in- dicative of her intention to retire entirely from any further political activities.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-12
Judge Wolfe Rejects Bail Plea Made for Gardiner by Ai::cney;
 Convicted Man to Stay in Jail
Court Declares Publication of Defamatory Remarks About Chief Hart and Family Was Inexcusable and Turns Deaf Ear to Casale's Request
 for Bond Pending Appeal

about the alleged defamatory re- marks against others than the chief. Attorney Casale said, but he consid- cred the publication of the alleged libelous statements in newspaper an attack upon the integrity of a public officer and Gardiner would have to answer for it. Gardiner was not given an opportunity to answer to the charge of labelling Mrs. Hart and her daughter. Attorney Casale said, and there was a serious ques- tion in his mind as to whether this did not constitute reversible error.
 Had he been put to plea for making defamatory remarks against the chiefs wife and daughter, his plea might have been different" At torney Casale said.
 What plea would he have been made-guilty? Judge Wolfe asked.
 Well, probably he would have pleaded nolo,' Attorney Casale an- SWered.
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New Britain herald., 1929-04-12
HIJACKER KILLS TWO BLIND PlG' OWNERS
Detroit Speakeasy Opera tors Shot Down in Street
 Near Dawn

Detroit April 12 P,-Two Detroit racketeers started out, apparently unarmed. 10 get" the man who hi- lacked their blind pig at a. m. today and were slain by the hijacker two hours later.
 The dead are Earl Remington, 3j and Gordon Teter, 30. Both have criminal records. Teter was free on $500 bond from Chicago where he was indicted several months ago on a charge of counterfeiting and Remington has Detroit police rec ord.
 Remington and Teter found the sunman. whom they apparently ac- cused of hijacking their speakeasy of $4Uc, in d cabaret at 5:3D a. m. An argument followed and one Of the men suggested they settle it in the street"
 Police have been unable 10 obtain any description of the slayer.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-12

New Haven, April 12 UP)-The alleged Kidnapping Of four year old John Capp by Joseph Urban, g, eccentric. was placed in the hands Of federal authorities today.
 After local detectives were re- ported 10 have learned Urban and the hoy had sailed aboard the Le- viathan. bound for Poland. it was decided the matter had passed be- yond the jurisdiction of New Haven authorities.
 Assistant United States District Attorney George Cohen was consult ed at Hartford and recommended that the federal bureau of investiga- ton in New York be informed of the circumstances of the alleged kid mapping.
 Although Kidnapping is not a crime that comes under federal jur- isdiction under normal circum- stances" Cohen said, it is possible that this case comes under the shanghaiing law, in which event the case would have to be prosecuted by New York federal authorities"
 On Cohen's recommendation. po- lice informed D. C. Mckean. director
New Britain herald., 1929-04-12
STATEFARM BOARD DR. R. BROWN, 5,
 MEASURE REJECTED PNEUMONIA VICTIM
Had Notable Record During h. Huenza Epidemic in 1918
NATIVE OF KENSING1ON
Graduate Of Yale Medical School, Class of 1892, Was Only 2l Years Cd When He Began Practice.

Dr. Richard F, Brown, 5S years old, who during the influenza epi- demic in this city in 1918 worked day and night in the interests of pa tients and had the distinction of not losing a patient by death, died of pneumonia at the home of his sister street, this morning following an ill., ness of year and half.
 He was born in kensington, Sep tember 1. 1870, but he came to this city when he was about two years of age. He attended St. Joseph's parochial school and upon being graduated, entered the New Britain High school. He was graduated from the last named school in 1888 and entered Yale university. On June 24, 1892. he was graduated from Yale Medical school with hon. ors in studies. Throughout his ca reer in school he was noted for his scholarship.
 When he began practice in this  city he was one of the youngest physicians here, being only 21 years of age. He enjoyed unusual success as physician and was active in his profession until recent years. He gave 37 years of his life to his pro- fession.
 He was a member of Hartford County Medical society.
 Surviving him are three sisters, Mrs. John l.. Ross, Mrs. William j. Dunlay and Mrs Frank E. Brady: a brother. Charles H. Brown, and several nieces and nephews. He was never married.
 Funeral arrangements. in charge of J. NJ. Curtin X O., are incom- pletc
New Britain herald., 1929-04-12
TWO MEN HOLD UP
 BANK IN CHICAGO
Bandits Line Up 2 Per sons, Seize $10,OO0 and
 Kidnap Cashier

Chicago, April 12 CP-Lining up 9 customers and employees, two bandits today forced the cashier of the Lansing State bank to carry out two bags of money to a waiting au- tomobile and accompany them a short distance. Officials of the bank said first estimates put the loss at $10.00O.
 Without masks the men entered the bank at 9:30 a. III.
 "Where's the boss?" one asked l.. J. Frank, an employe.
 Frank pointed to the directors room where F. w. Schultz. president and Walter J. Wilderness, cashier, were in conference. The man en- tered the room and told the officers they would be killed if they came out.
 In the meantime. his accomplice herded every one into a far corner. Wilderness was called out, told to put the money in the cages into sacks and accompany the robbers. After several blocks, seeing no one was following them, the blndits re- leased the cashier and headed west toward Homewood.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-12
Rooster Refuses
 To Crow in Court

Clayton, Mo-, April 13 tUP)- A Rhode Island red rooster perching on justice court bench as a plaintiffs chief wit ness in a damage suit, refused to deliver up a promised cluck at the name "Chickie," and its mistress case collapsed.
 Mrs. George Green. who said she valued the bird at s in cash and much more sentiment tally, explained after it refused to utter a sound in response to it's name that she could identi- fly it from red streaks on it's legs and a couple of missing tail feathers.
 But William S. Schrader, in whose coop she said she found the bird, produced commission merchants bill of sale, which carried the day against the un- uttered chuck.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-12
LONDON HOPES FOR
 NAVAL AGREEMENT.
British Press Hears Hoover De.
 Sires Disarmament Pact
REPORTS CONTRADICTORY
Some Attribute Definite Plans to President - Gibson Saif to Be On Point Of Making Important Announcement.

London, April 12 R-London newspapers today played promi- nently on their front pages special dispatches from Washington pur- porting to tell of the desire of the Hoover administration for a naval disarmament agreement.
 The dispatches coupled rumors of an impending announcement of im- portance by Hugh 8. Gibson. Amer ican delegate to the Geneva prepar- atory disarmament commission, con- ference, with the attitude Of the ad- ministration. Such big headlines as Ready to Meet Britain Half Way" and Washington Waits for White hall' were used.
 There was disposition in some quarters to connect the appoint ment of General Dawes as ambas- sador at St. James with the revival of the naval discussion.
 Reports in Conflict
 III III JOH- don the various dispatches from Washington on the disarmament sit uation which are receiving promi- nent display appear to be somewhat contradictory in their nature. Some reports printed here attribute to President Hoover the possession of definite plans, while others attribute to him the expectation of plans and proposals from Great Britain.
 It was pointed out that the inti- nations given at Washington do not bear official character and with only a day or so until the Geneva pre- paratory commission begins work, courtesy forbade official comment
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New Britain herald., 1929-04-12
SUES WEES PARENTS
 FOR $5,O0O ISLANDER
John BrOdzik Names Joseph and Valeria Rut-
 kowski Defendants

Less than a year ago John Brod- zik. son of Frank BrodZik, furniture dealer and undertaken of Orange street, became the son-in-law of Jo- seph and Naleria Rutkowski. pro- prietors of paint store on Broad street. Today the parents-ln-law were named defendants in islander suit brought by their son-in-law in which he claims S5,000 damages on the ground of defaming his char acter through false statements.
 The plaintiff, through Attorney Francis K. keeler. seeks satisfaction through the city court, claiming that his parents-in-law used base language, in the presence of divers persons in their store. connecting his name with women of questionable character. Brodzik further states that the defendant, Naleria Rutkow- ski, in September, 1928 in the pres stood the Polish language falsely and malciously spoke of him, con- corning his associations with other women. and called him drunkard. Brodzik also claims that his father n-law made similar statements on this particular day, which caused him much harm.
 The complaint says that prior to September. the plaintiff enjoyed a good name and reputation in his neighborhood and that through false and defamatory statements his reputation and character have been injured. The exact words which allegedly were spoken by the de- fendants in the Polish language. are quoted in the complaint and follow ed by a translation into English.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-12

ed to make emphatic it's displeasure Atslhe mayors declarations and tc Geny the truth of his statements that the town committee fell down on the job" or that the failure of the committee to function in an eff cient manner cost the democratic party three places in the fifth ward presentation.
 Mayor Called for Resignation
 Mayor Paonessa in summariza- ton of the election, Wednesday, placed the blame for the unsatisfac- tory showing at the door of the dem- ocratic town committee. He made the charge that the committee has few workers. and that, with the eX- ception of these few, notably John L. Pagan whom he favored for the
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New Britain herald., 1929-04-12
Senate Against Commission to
 Study Cattle Raising
HART GETS HIS REVENGE
Bridgeport Man, Deserted By Party on Vaccination Bill. Votes With Republicans - Project May Be Campaign Issue.

State Capitol, Hartford. April 12 LP-What was promised as politi- cal issue in the next state campaign was the subject of a debate in the senate today which the minority lost.
 This debate, engaging both the ma jority and minority leaders of the upper body, was over bill provid- ing that the governor appoint a commission of seven. with an appro- priation of s30,00O, to study cattle raising and general agricultural con- ditions in Connecticut.
 The bill, rejected by a roll call vote of 2 to g, afforded Senator Hart of Bridgeport. opportunity 10 ayenge, as he had threatened to, his minority colleagues desertion of him on Tuesday, when he spoke for nearly an hour on the "optional vaccination and the personal tax
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New Britain herald., 1929-04-12
Seal Going Kidnaper May be Tried
 Under Federal Shanghaiing Law

of the federal bureau in New York of their reported belief that Urban had taken the child aboard the liner.
 Urban, who was boarder at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Capp, Sr., in Fair Haven. and the boy. John. Jr.. disappeared simultanr- ously on Tuesday night, police said Mrs. Capp told them. At first it was believed Urban, who was re- ported by police to have been ec- centric, was somewhere in the state. Later detectives announced they had learned Urban took out pass ports for himself and the boy for Poland, his native country, and had (Continued on Page 12)
New Britain herald., 1929-04-12
Dunn, Mansan and AYitable Appointed to Draft Reply to
 Pa0nessa's Criticism
I. ]. SMITH ELECTED
 PERMANENT CHAIRMAN
Member of colder Democratic" Group Succeeds His Brother-in- Law at Helm of Party-Split Be tween Factions Widens as Decis- ion is Made to Contradict Charge Leaders Fell Down on Job."

Members of the democratic town committee, reSentlng the attack made upon them by Mayor Paonessa and his suggestion that a ma jority of their members resign in the party's interests, have selected At torney David l.. Dunn, Lawrence r. Mangan and Dr. 4. l.. Avitable to draw up a reply to the mayor.
 The committee has been instruct
New Britain herald., 1929-04-12
REBELS RESORT TO GUERILLA WARFARE
Carayeo Splits His Forces and Starts Series of
 Minor Forays

Naco, Sonora, April 12 P>- Federal cavalry today carried battle into General J. Gonzalo Escobar's rebel camp. Ninety garrison here charged into a contingent of rebel troops on the Nogales road, west of San Jose mountain. demoralized the rev. olutlonaries and took approXi- mately 100 prisoners.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-12

Juarez, Mexico, April 1o Pl-Un- better equipped federals in central Chihuahua, Mexican rebel soldiers today had begun guerrilla tactics in the high mountains in the western part of the state.
 General Marcello Caraveo, civil governor of Chihuahua and second in the insurgent command, has di- vlded his army of 2.000 men into five groups. Using Pearson, near Pulpito Pass in the rugged Sierra Madrc re-
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New Britain herald., 1929-04-12
GRESS MAY ACT UN WET STEAMERS
Flood Of Dry Oratory Expected When Special Session Starts
LEYIATHAN STILL ARID
Big Liner Will Start Policy Of Serv-
 ing Drinks on Return Trip-After That, in Both Directions, Is Plan.
Noi ii2cslcLt State

That, in Both Directions, Is Plan.
 Washington. April 12 (P - The question of the right of American vessels to serve liquor as a bever- age at sea is regarded by officials and observers here as almost certain to be brought vigorously to the at- tention of the new congress when it meets in special session next week. at least in the form of discussion.
 The promptness with which wet and dry organizations and spokes- men for the prohibitionist viewpoint expressed themselves on the decision of tho Leviathan's new owners 10 abandon the dry policy which gov erned the liner under the shipping board made such an outcome prac- tically a foregone conclusion.
 Prohibition enforcement authori- ties. meanwhile. have shown consid- crable interest in the statement of the public relations department ot the United States lines, which oper-
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New Britain herald., 1929-04-12
Accused Hartford Lawyer Ends Second Day on Stand
 in Own Behalf
DEFENDANT IN HEATED
 CLASHES WITH ALCORN
Man Who Defended Convicted Broker Says He Has Had "Wide and Cnfortunate' Experience in Criminal Practice-Questions on Service Rendered for S2O,OOO Ruled Out by Judge.

Hartford, April 12 P-William E. Egan, Hartford attorney on trial charged with criminal conspiracy in connection with defunct brokerage affairs of Roger w. Watkins, now a state prison inmate, told Judge Isaac Wolfe today in his own de- fense that he received $30,000 in all from Watkins from the time he first met him in November 1927 until November 1928 after Watkins had been sentenced.
 Egan completed his direct exami- nation under questioning of Mr. Hyde of defense counsel and his ross-examination by State Attorney Alcorn began this morning.
 Egan said that of the $30,00O re- ceived $1o,000 came to him before Watkins fled and the other S2e.0O0 was paid him for defense of Wat klns, Mrs. Watkins and her brothers, Guy and Maynard Tresslar. Under cross exa imitation he was asked by Alcorn if he split the $3O,0O0 given him by Watkins with Frank E. Healy, that is $15,O0O each, and Egan said he did as the firm was on partnership basis.
 Didn't Urge Guilty Plea
 Alcorn asked Egan if he advised Watkins and the others to plead guilty and Egan denied that he did so advise them but added that he did not say not to as he believed that a plea of guilty was the proper plan. Alcorn asked if in view of existing
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