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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-11
WASHINGTON Still
Watching Mexico
Late Advices Give Officials
Less Occasion for
Concern

Washington. March II LP-More
encouragement over the situation in
Mexico was drawn today by admins.
tration Off, Is from the latest dis
patches from that country. but they
still were keeping a close watch on
events south OF the Rio Grande.
Acceleration Of efforts to assist
the Mexicon government in putting
down the revolution was one de-
velopment OF the day the war de-
partment assem- bling 10000 Enfield
rifles with large quantities of am
munition for which th' government
to the south has asked from surplus
stocks in this country.
Explaining that the details OF the
supplies reauestt by Mexico are
military secrets which should not be
divulged. Secretary of War Good de-
clined to amplify his previous an
nouncements on this subject. He
said the American government might
be criticized II it should make pub
lie information which the Mexican
government regarded as military
secret.
Disposition OF the % federal
troops and their families from
Juarez ho we're given asylum last
week at Fort Bliss after they had
c. ossed into FL Paso formed the
subject Of conferences between state
and war department officials. II
was disclosed that Brigadier General
George Won H Hornmosely. CON-
manding at Fort Bliss. had reported
that he had m"ae no agreement
viii the rebels Nhich would prevent
the return OF the federal force to
Mexico at any time. 1t was regard
ed likely. however. that action by
the Washington government would
b deferred pending communications
from Mexico City.
Decision Is Reserved
State department officials said
there has been no decision as to
what attitude the United States
would take in event the federal
forces advancing from the south
should force some of the rebels into
American territory. They added.
however, that the probabilities were
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-11
PRINCIPAL
OF BARTLETT School
Miss Mary A. Cox, 20
Years in Service, Wins
Promotion

Miss Mary A. Cox of So Farming
ton avenue, a teacher of 20 years
service in the New Britain school
system. has been appointed principal
Of the Bartlett school subject to the
approval of the school board when
it meets Friday afternon.
Miss Cox will succeed Miss Adele
Bassett Of Kensington who. for the
past year. has been in charge OF both
the Bartlett and Franklin schools.
Miss Bassett was formerly assigned
to the Bartlett school but when the
Franklin school was opened last
April she was put in charge of both
schools.
Miss Cox began her teaching ex-
perience in the elementary schools
hat because OF her unusual ability
she was promoted to Junior High
'chool post. She last taught at the
Nathan Hale Junior High school.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-11
a DEAD As Flames
ruin Chinese Hotel
King Edward at Hong
Kong Burns; Yankee Sea-
man Leaps to Death

Victoria, Hong Kong. March II up
An American named kish. a sea-
man of the cruiser Memphis. lost
his life today during a fire which
took IA lives in destroying the King
Edward hotel.
kish jumped from high window
of the burning building to sheet
held for him by firemen and spec
tators but missed the sheet and
struck the pavement
Another American seaman. sub
officer Phillips of the L. S. S. Nash.
Vile, refused to make similar
jump. Instead he knotted two sheets
together and lowered himself safely
to the fire escape.
General Chan Ming Shu, civil gov
ernor of kwantung, jumped with his
wife to sheets held under their win
dow. They were injured though
neither seriously
Besides the American seamen,
European man and European
woman. a japanese woman, four
Chinese and six others are believed
to have perished.
The fire started early in the morn
ing and burned for more than seven
hours.
The hotel was one of the largest
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-11
BATTLES policemen
while OUT Of Mind
PaolO AloisO Fights OFF
Five BluecOats Before
Being Overcome

Paolo Aloiso Of 265 Washington
street who attracted a crowd Of
several hundred people on West
Main street several months ago by
fighting number OF policemen
" hile In a rage OF insanity, had an
other attack at his home about 6
o'clock yesterday morning and five
policemen were detailed to over
power him.
Officer William j. Mccarthy sus-
tanned a cut on the hand from e
knife and Officer Thonas Lee was
struck over the eye by club WELD
ed by Aloiso during the struggle.
For several minutes the fight was
fierce but the policemen finally
handcuffed him and brought him to
police headquarters.
The public welfare department
was called in by the police today
and 1t is expected that Aloiso will
be committed to an institution. as
he has had several violent attack
OF insanity during the past severa
months.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-11
PRIEST TAKES fling
At birth CONTROL
Rev. John ]. keane Raps
Champions of
Measure

Senator Christ and Judge Peck
can argue until doomsday but they
cannot change the law OF God" de-
clared Rev. John J. Keane. curate
at St. Joseph's church, yesterday In
the course OF his sermons at the
church. He was referring to the
birth control" bill which will be
brought before the house OF repre-
sentatives at Hartford tomorrow on
an unfavorable report by the ju-
dietary committee. The bill. which,
would repeal a law forbidding the
use OF contraceptives and the dis
semination OF literature on the sub
ject. was presented by Senator Err
nest w. Christ Of this city, who said
he favored its adoption. Judge Peck,
member of the judiciary commit
tee. Is expected to dissent from the
unfavorable report of that commit
tee when it comes into the lower
house tomorrow.
Rev. Father keane said that man
was put on earth for the propaga-
tion OF the race and that men and
women. when married. should be
willing to assume the responsibility
Of parenthood. Referring to the
birth control" bill. he repeated a
statement made recently by leader
OF the opposition. You can iegalize
1t but you cannot moralize it,
The priest also referred IN .
critical strain 70 ''companionate
marriage" and said that when i
was first proposed by Judge Lindsey
OF Denver. many clergymen did MOI
have enough courage to oppose it.
against the practices of modern
youth. including ''necking parties"
and the use OF alcoholic liquor p,
boys and girls of high school age
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-11
HINES again HEADS
VETERANS BUREAU
Utah Brigadier General Is
Reappointed by Presi.
dent Hoover

Washington, March II P-Brig-
adler General Frank T. Hines. OF
Utah, has been reappointed by Pres
ident Hoover as director OF the Vet
erans' Bureau.
In common with the other direct
ing heads OF the more important In
dependent agencies OF the govern
ment. General Hines submitted his
resignation at the close OF the Cool
idge administration. President Hoo
yer today returned the resignation
and requested the general to remain
In his post.
General Hines was appointed di-
rector of the bureau by President
Harding in 1923 after Charles r.
Forbes had been summarily dismiss
ed as a result Of disclosures In con-
nection with the conduct Of the Vet
erans' Bureau.
The general assisted Major Gen.
cral John F. Organ. Of New York.
counsel for the special senate inves-
tigating committee. In uncovering
the scandals In the bureau under the
Forbes administration which subse-
quently led to the conviction Of
Forbes. who served a term In the
Fort Leavenworth penitentiary.
Brig. Gen. Herbert M. Lord has
expressed to the president q desire
to relinquish his post as director OF
the budget bureau. but the president
has asked him to remain until his
successor can be selected.
There were reports today that P.
J. Hurley, Of Tulsa. Okla. might be
named assistant secretary Of war in
charge Of industrial mobilization to
succeed c. B. Robbins. who desires
to return to private life. Mr.. Hurley
was prominent in the conduct Of the
Hoover campaign in Oklahoma last
year.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-11
Lenin's Coffin Opened, Body Found
Flexible, Five Years After Death

Moscow. March II R-The re-
markable state Of preservation in
which the body Of Nikolai Lenin,
late Communist leader, has been
kept since his death five years ago.
was demonstrated today.
For the first time since Lenin's
interment in his great red square
mausoleum. Professor Norobyos.
chief embalmer Of the former pre-
mier's body, definitely refuted ru-
mors that gradual petrification Of
the body had begun.
In the presence Of group Of for
eign newspapermen Professor Vor-
obyov opened Lenin's glass covered
coffin. and lifting Lenin's head, gent
ly fexed the ears and nose and NOV
ed the skin from the cheeks and
jaw, proving the remarkable flexi-
bility OF the body.
Profs. Vorobyov and Sbar risky. the
two chief specialists entrusted with
the task Of preserving Lenin's re-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-11
SEGRAVE SETS new
WORLD Speed MARK
Golden Arrow Auto Goes Over
St Miles Per Hour
DOES MILE IN IS SECONDS
British Sportsman Takes Four-M Mile
Start Before Entering Stretch At
Daytona Beach-Wife Hides Face
As He R0ars BY Stand.

Daytona Beach. Fla. March II up
Major H. o. u. Segrave, British
race driver set a new worlds auto
mobile speed record here today at
231.36246 miles an hour.
That figure was the average
speed of two runs up and down over
a measured mile course. His aver,
age time for the distance was 15.s0
seconds.
Taking a four mile start, Major
Segrave flashed over the northward
run at speed OF 23l. l.51l25 miles an
hour and then few moments later
sped back southwark at a clip vi
231.21327 miles an hour.
His time for the mile on the north
run was 1855 seconds while that on
his south run was 1887 seconds.
Mrs Segrave who sat in the grand
stand. covered her eyes with her
hands. She did not look up until
her husband was reported safe at
the end OF the course.
Major Segrave was travelling 30
fast that photographers stationed on
the beach. found 1t almost impossi-
BILE to follow him with their eyes.
To the spectators in the grand
stand. high on the sand dunes, how.
ever. the visibility was much clear
er and his run could be witnessed
clearly.
His speed not only surpassed the
present two way record of 207 miles
n n hour hut alao eYcaeded the record
OF PA miles an hour for a one way
run. set by Malcolm Campbell. OF
England.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-11
EGAN SAYS He WAS
'DOUBLE.CR0SSED'.
Promised Immunity by Grand
Jury Foreman, He Asserts
MAKES FIRST STATEMENT
Hartford Attorney Declares He Gave
Evidence In Watkins Case on
Wills Assurance and State Now
Plans to Use 1t Against Him.

Hartford. March 11.-UP)-A
charge he was double crossed" by
the so-called Watkins grand jury
which Investigated his alleged con-
nection with the sensational stock
swindles of his law client, Roger
w. Watkins. was made today by
William E. Egan. Hartford lawyer
who will go on trial March 26 on a
charge Of conspiracy to defraud.
In a statement to the United
Press. Egan said he went before the
grand jury as a witness on the
promise OF immunity of Ralph c.
Wells. foreman. Now. he charged.
the state intends to prosecute him
on information he gave the grand
jury.
The grand jury spent three
months investigating the situation
growing out of the deals that sent
Watkins to states prison and his
connection with the National Asso-
ciated Investors. Inca firm which
numbered among its stockholders
several present and former state Of
ficials including Governor John H.
Trumbull and State Police Commits
sioner Robert T. Hurley-into bank
ruptcy.
With the understanding his words
would not be used against him,
Egan said, he spoke freely of Wat
kins' operations.
Wells Comment in Brief
Informed OF the Egan charge.
Wells said. Il think ! know to what
Egan REFERS" Wells refused to
amplify this statement. but added:
II remember correctly. Egan
In two instances in his testimony be-
fore me. refused to answer questions
on the ground that what he said
could be used against him. The
jury. Of course, was then obliged to
proceed on another line. OF question.
ing"
Egan's statement. the first since
his arrest on a bench warrant sew
eral weeks ago, followed the re-
fusal Of Superior Court Judge Isaac
Wolfe last week to postpone his trial
until the June term.
The fact the accused Is a member
OF the bar. Judge Wolfe declared.
demands speedy trial both in JUS
tice to the state OF Connecticut and
the lawyers OF the state.
The charges against the Hartford
lawyer have brought to his assist
ance four prominent attorneys, who
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-11
Democratic Advice
Is Taken by Hoover

Washington. March IL Up
President Hoover accepted some
democratic advice today from
Senator Copeland of New York.
The senator. who Is a physi-
clan. called at the executive Of
fees and remarked that the
temperature was rather high.
Mr.. Hoover promptly agreed
and opened wide one of the
three hig windows Of his Office.
Later the senator expressed
his opinion that the president
seemed to ',c in fine physical
condition. but appeared tired
by the strenuous activities Of
the first week OF his administra.
ton.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-11
BY JAMES L. WEST

ASSOCIATED Press STAN Wrtter)
Washington. March II -President
Hoover, az he casts about for the
members of his law enforcement
commission. Is believed to be keep
Ing an open mind on the Volstead
act as a medium Of enforcing the
prohibition amendment. which he
has announced he wishes to see sue
ceed.
This is indicated by the context Of
what he has had to say on the sub
ject prohibition. one Of the foremost
issues In his campaign for the presi-
dency. In al Of his pronouncements
from the time OF his reply to the
QUESTIONABLE OF Senator Borah Of
Idaho. more than year ago, down
to the present there has been no
mention OF the Volstead act ane con-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-11

BY the Associated Press.
Opening OF the second week OF
the Mexican revolution found gov
ernment and rebel forces converg-
ing rapidly with the likelihood Of a
decisive clash in the region of Tor
reon where General Escobar. rebel
commander-in-chie is concentrating
heavy forces
General Gales, generalissimo OF
the federal armies leading a power
full body OF picked men. estimated
at $4,000. was proceeding north
ward along the national railway to-
ward Torreon.
Canitas, important railway juno
ton held by the rebels for a short
time, fell before the advancing fed
erals without bloodshed, more than
1000 men surrendering according
to Mexico City reports.
While the federals were proceed
Ing northward through Zacatecas,
the rebels were developing an iH-
portant movement along the wtsr
coast In Sinaloa. Under command
OF General Cruz, with Mazatlan az
their immediate goal.
Should Mazatlan fall to the Ill
surectionists. way would be op@n'
though Mayarit and Guadala lara to
Mexico City itself, enabling the
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-11
REPUBLICANS RECEIVE
LETTER FROM WHITE HOUSE
President Hoover Expresses Apprc-
citation for Good VIII Message
Sent a. March 4.

Attorney Harry Ginsburg. chair
man Of the republican town commit
tee, was the recipient today OF a let
ter from the White House in which
President Herbert Hoover. through
his secretary extended hts appreci-
alton Of the good wishes and con-
gratulations sent to him In 4 tele-
gram by the town committee on the
day OF his Inauguration. The text Of
the letter follows:
THE White House.
March 3, 1929.
my dear Mr.. Ginsburg:
THE President has asked me TO
convey to you and through you to
your associates his deep appreciation
Of your kind telegram OF congratu-
lation and good wishes. Your conf
dence and your expression OF en-
are most helpful.
Sincerely yours.
LAWRENCE RICHEY,
Secretary to the President.
Harry Ginsburg. Chairman
Republican Town Committee,
New Britain. Conn.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-11
Tourists MarOOned
Amid Wild Beasts

Capetown, March II p-
Thirty British and American
tourists from the liner Duchess
Of Athol had the unpleasant es-
perience OF being maroonea
overnight in the wilds Of the
Kruger national game reserve
when a sudden tropical storm
disa bied two omnibuses IN
which they were visiting the
park.
Some took to the trees for the
night and others went into a ma
tive kraal for shelter and safe
ty from wild beasts which oam
through the game reserve. Res
cuers finally arrived with food
and blanketa.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-11
BOYS, aged IL and 10,
SOUND FALSE ALARMS
Both Caught Short Time
After Bringing Out
Department

Two boys. aged 10 and IL years,
rang false alarms which brough,
several companies OF fire apparatus
to different sections OF the city yes
terday and today. and both were
caught 4 few minutes after the fire.
men reached the boxes.
At 4:07 yesterday afternoon Box
So at Walnut and South High streets
was rung by the IL year old lad.
who told the police that he saw
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-11
S,947 TEACHERS IN
Retirement BODY
10 Members Retired Dur.
ing Year, Report to
Governor Reveals

Hartford. March II up - Public
school teachers of Hartford paid
S63.390 out of their salaries during
the year ended December 81. 1925
INTO the state Teachers Retirement
fund, according to the eighth an
nual report OF the retirement board
filed with the governor today. These
payments are required Of every
public school teacher in the state
each year. the money going into in.
vested funds from which annuities
and pensions are paid to the teach.
Continued on Page 15.)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-11
G0VERNMENTL0SES |
IN MAIL PAY CASE
United States Out @,0N,W0
Under Supreme Court Ruling
COURT OF CLAIMS UPHELD
Decision Fixes Time OF Increase
From Date Railroads Filed Appli-
cations-New York Central and
Other Lines Win.

Washington, March IL R-The
government will be unable to recov-
er approximately t5O.000.000 under
a supreme court decision today fix
ing the time when increased pay
granted the railroads by the inter-
state commerce commission for car
rying the mails shall begin.
The highest court held the In.
crease must take effect from the
date the railroads filed their appli-
cations for increased pay.
Upon the application OF the New
York Central and other railroads
the interstate commerce commission
granted an increase In rates to the
railroads for carrying the mails.
After the government had paid the
increase to a number OF roads. dat.
ing It from the filing.of the applica
t'ons for increase. the comptroller
general ruled that 1t should only
have dated from the issuance Of the
commissions order.
Under this ruling the government
sought to recover approximately
&45.o00,0o0 which had been paid out
covering the period between the fill.
Ing OF the applications and the issu.
ance Of the order. and sought to re.
tain approximately 15.000,000 more
which vas due railroads provided
the increase. dated from the filing Of
the applications.
The New York Central and other
railroads contesting the ruling Of the
comptroller general won in the court
Of claims. and the government ap-
pealed to the supreme court.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-11

mains intact for coming generations.
said they re constantly on the
lookout for changes which may re-
suit from sudden rising and falls
OF temperature. These changes are
due primarily to the great numbers
Of Lenin's devotees who file past the
bier daily. Thus far, they said. the
body had remained intact except for
a slight shrinkage of the hands
which could be readily remedied.
The professors would not venture
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-11
Hoover X !tor Liberalization
Of Volstt4d Act Il Investigation
Shows It Will Better Enforcement
President Has Open Mind - He Seeks Right Men to
Make Prohibition Inquiry - Statements to Date
Have Referred Only to 18th Amendment and
No Volsteadism Endorsement "As Is"
seQuently no endorsement Of it.
Keepa on VOlstead Law.

Keeps on Volstead Law.
Each time Mr.. Hoover has dis
cussed prohibition his reference has
been directly to the eighteenth
amendment. This was the case with
his acceptance speech. with his cam
paign utterances. his inaugural ad-
dress a week ago and his last state
ment on tn subject last Friday in
which he amplined the work the
proposed law enforcement commits
sion Is to undertake.
Those who profess to know Mr..
Hoover's views regard this a a stud
led attitude and one leaving him free
to deal with amendments to the
present dry laws should the investi-
cation Of his national commission
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-11
ROOT REFUSES To
ACT As CHAIRMAN
League Committee Meets to Con-
slider World Court Adhesion
ITALIAN JURIST PRESIDES
Sir Cecil Hurst Presents Memoran-
dunn Providing for Resignation of
United States at Any Time and
Withdrawal II Dissatisfied.

Geneva. March II. R-The ques-
ton OF American adhesion TO the
world court OF international justice
was taken up today at the first
meeting of a jurists committee which
is to consider revision Of the statutes
of the court.
American apprehension expressed
in Secretary kelloggs note in Feb
ruary that the powers Of the world
court might be modified through
changes in the government OF the
league in which the United States Is
not member. was taken up soon
{ fter the election of Vittorio Scial-
ola. noted Italian jurist. as president
OF the commission.
Root Declines Honor
Elihu Root, American member
whose formula for the accession OF
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-11
SUPREME COURT REcEssEs

Washington. March II " - The
supreme court today recessed until
April 8. Among the cases remain
ing undecided Is that involving the
attempt OF the Interborough Rapid
Transit to raise car fares in New
York city.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-11
Civil War In Mexico
Nears Climax as Deci-
sive Battle Approach
IS -Canitas, Railroad
Point, Fall. Without
Bloodshed.
Under General
Cruz Proceed Along
West Coast in SinalOa
With Mazatlan as Goal
Success Would Put
Mexico City in Peril.

Mexico City. March II R-
I:00 P. M.)P-Surrender of
the troops of General Jesus
Aguirre. revolutionary leader
who was driven out of Vera
Cruz last week, was reported In
a government bulletin issued
here this afternoon.
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