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New Britain herald., 1929-11-25
Delaware Plans Projects

Wilmington, Del. Nov. 2J tP - An expenditure over the next 12 months of more than s25,000.000 is involved in building projects, either under way or authorized by the du Pont company and it's subsidiaries, officials have announced.
 The building program is planned to meet the needs of the com- panies' varied manufacturing ac- tiyties.
 Of the amount involved, s16.000.- 900 will go to complete projects al ready under way.s including the completion of the 'ra-on plants in the south and a plant for the Eiscoloid company at Leominster. Mass,
New Britain herald., 1929-11-25
MUSICAL COMEDY
 FAVORITE IS DEAD
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comedies, he scored highly in King Dodo," a fantastic musical play, in which he portrayed the title role for two years.
 Success in "Iankec Consul
 His first real starring vehicle was as Abijah Booze in The Yankee Consul" in which he toured the country after a prolonged run in the Broadway theater, New York,
 One of his most outstanding sue -cesses was scored in "Hitchy Koo. which was produced al the Cohan , and Harris theateT in New York in '1917. This show was taken on an extensive tour of America. and later returned 10 New York for re- engagement.
 His more recent efforts were in "The Old Soak" and "The Sap" in which he appeared in 1924
New Britain herald., 1929-11-25

up in q corner. The pile contained 100 pair of crutches and numerous
 kinds of braces. It was necessary to keep policemen at the chapel dur
 ing the day to manage the crowd. As the New Britain pilgrims were
 preparing 10 return home, the town became literally filled with cars.
 Practically every machine that stop ped to let out the passengers, con taincd at least one cripple. By 10
 o'clock. a continuous line of per sons carrying cripples kept entering the cemetery. Bus after bus arrived bearing from 25 to 35 passengers. Many taXicabs from out-of- state were seen.
 Many kecnly Disappointed
 Despite the reported cures at the
 shrine of Father Power. the ma
 jority agreed that Cardinal O'Con- nell had exercised great judgment in ordering the cemetery to be cIcsr1 after sunday Thousanjs
 after thousands of afflicted ana crippled persons came 10 the shrine
 with the firm idea that their fai,h WOuid result in cures and when they failed 10 feel any signs of improve
 nl'nt. their disappointment was keen and brought untold anguish to their minds. In many eases this results in bitter thoughts. said to hurt the health of the arson instead of inn proving it.
 First Report of Recovery The history of Father pOW,l $ grave is very interesting, Tho first
 cure was reported 30 years ago when q man given up as inCurable from blood poisoning recovered after be- ! ing anointcd with water taken from t@e receptacle at the grave. 1 Numerous cures and partial cures had been reported since. After Curas
 were reported this year, newspapers began 10 give publicity to the shrine daily and soon the grave was known throughout the country. When It was reported short time ago that a blind man had his sight restored
 after a visit 10 the grave. the Af-
 flicted began paying daily visits and soon the crowds grew from q hun
 drcd to hundreds of thousands. Father Power vas born in COunjV
 Eantry, Ireland, in 1S44. He pre- pared for the priesthood at Laval
 University, Canada. He was known
 aS q scholarly man and wrote many books, many of them by hand fash toned after the style of monks. lie
 Was ordained at the cathedral il
 Boston in 1SG1 and then went 70 LCuvain University in Belgium Q complete his studies. He returned in 1868 and served for brief periods
 in churches at Boston and Spring. field.
 lie died on December s, 1862 at
 the age Of -. Tho mcnumrnt which
 has become q shrine was purchased by small contributions from chil- drcn of the Church of the Most Holy
New Britain herald., 1929-11-25
Governor Gives Advice

St. Paul, Minn., Nov. 2 R-Gov- crnor Theodore Christianson in re- ply to President Hoover's request for stimulation of public works said:
 ''if the industrial east would with draw it's opposition to legislation giv- ing agriculture parity, the farmers buying power would be strengthened to such an extent that it would not be necessary to push public construc- ton programs beyond reasonably an- ticipated needs to stimulate the la Dor market.
 Tn Minnesota we shall cooperate to the extent of spending the money heretofore made available by the legislature for public work"
New Britain herald., 1929-11-25
STEEL COMPANY PROGRAM

Cleveland. Nov. 27 LF F-E. J. Ku- las, president of the Otis Steel Co. announced today he will submit to the firms board of directors. Fri day, alternative expansion programs calling. respectively. for cXpendi- lures of Slo,0O0,0oO or $5,00O, 900 this winter and spring.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-25
AGREES WITH HOOVER

London, Nov. 25 (UP)-Prcmier ]. Ramsay Macdonald told a ques- tioner in the house of commons to- day that the government was in en- tire agreement with President Hoov- or against discussing Mir. Hoovers proposals 10 grant food ships inn munity in time Of war at the five power naval conference.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-25

lows the petition Of the Chicago, Rock Island and Gulf railroad, a part of the Rock Island lines, for permission to build new line in Texas at an estimated cost of s5,- 500,000.
 Following Mr, Germans state- ment. A. D. Martin, general passen- ger agent. announced in Omaha that the expansion program may in clude the extension Of the road s double track system from Iowa City to Omaha. Trains now operate on q double track between Chicago and IoMa CitN.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-25
Promises Telephone Expansion

Philadelphia, Nov. 25 Pl-Leon- ard II. Kinnard, president Of the Bell Telephone company of Penn sylvania, has announced that the company plans to spend s44,000.- 900 on construction projects in Pennsylvania next year.
 This is S1O.000,000 more, the an had planned 10 spend before Pres ident Hoover began his move for the stimulation of business.
 The program includes new build ings, new central office equipment and new local and toll lines.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-25
Mass. Promises Construction

Boston, Mass, Nov. 25 Pl-Re- garding President Hoover's request for state cooperation in public con- struction programs Governor Frank C.. Allen said:
 Orders have been issued to speed up all uncom pleted state Construc- ton work authorized for the current year.
 "The budget for 1930 will un- doubtedly provide for the most am- bitious program for the construction and reconstruction of state highways. public buildings and other public works not yet ur,.Ttakcn.'
New Britain herald., 1929-11-25
D. \. V. Head Approves

Washington, Nov. 25 P-Appro"- al of President Hoover's plans for consolidating federal agencies deal ing with war veterans was express ed today by William J. Murphy. na- tional commander of the Disabled American Veterans.
 His organization, he said, is strongly behind' the plans Of the chief executive. He urged prompt congressional approval of whatever legislation is lecessary.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-25
Kentucky Plans Highways

Frankfort, Ky. Nov. p P}-Gov- following telegram to President Hoover:
 We have on big road building program which will continue for at least two more years, spending ap- proXmatcly 17 million dollars an- nually. In addition we plan bridge lion dollars, commencing immedi- ately."
New Britain herald., 1929-11-25
Penn to Build Roads

Harrisburg. Pa, Nov. 25 E9 .- Governor John S. Fisher in a telc- gram to President Hoover, replying to Presid ent Hoover's request for energetic progress at public works, said;
 "Thc appropriation at the recent session of the legislature makes possible in Pennsylvania a con- struction program for highways and public buildings Of about S155,- o0O,OOo. This will be judiciously distributed throughout the state, keeping in view labor conditions"
New Britain herald., 1929-11-25
Reaction Gratifytpp
ohio allS Road Copfcrenrt

Columbus, C., Nov. 25 Pt-Goy- ernor Cooper has called a meeting of county commissioners of Ohio to confer with the state highway de- partment December to consider a program of improvement of public roads of the secondary type.
 Governor Cooper's program in wolves road building program Of Sl2.0Q0.000 during the first half of ! 95p. The governor has asked co. operation Of the state highway di- rector in an effort to continue road work throughout the winter
New Britain herald., 1929-11-25
/O\J, BOARD MEETING,

Several petitions demanding the --attention or the city plan comm.s- ~sion will be considered at a meet
 ing to take place tomorrow night at ~jhe office of Mayor Paonessa The : meeting has been called by Chair
 man George A. Qujglcy for 5 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-25
FILL TAX LAW WILD

Washington, NOV. 95 LPI-Ih3 California motor vehicle fuel tay laws of 1923 and 1927 were held valid by the supreme court today in q case brought by George B. Will Hams Of Los Angeles and other own ars of motor vehicles.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-25
-SJ RPRISED ON ANNIVERSARY

-~ \ surprise party was held yester- -'day in honor Of Mr. and Mrs. Peter ,-ATassi Of S65 South street at their -Iomc. The occasion vas their 18th wedding anniversary. Games were .played and dancing enjoyed. Lunch
 eon was served.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-25
Apply Soil to Bodies

 knocked off, cures were still report ] cd and the excursions to the grNc continued unabated. Earth from un- der the slab was used yesterday in place of the rainwater. In the case of cripples, afflicted parts of their bodies were touched on the stone and earnest prayers given for cure. Those who were suffering from other ailments, took the soil and ap- piled it to their bodies. Although tEe police requested the crowd only to touch the stone on pended knees and then to move on, practically every pilgrim took handful of earth with the result that deep depressions of nearly a foot were dug around the grave and under the stone. The stone was covered with floral offer ings and various religious offerings. Bills were literally piled on the stone and it was necessary to put waste basket tt the head of the grave to tclc care of the money offerings. So large were the offerings that the sexton of the cemetery was forced to visit the grave about once an hour and remove the money 10 pre- vent it from being blown about.
 Pathetic Scenes at Grave
 The police exercised judgment at the grave and permitted the badly crippled to get in the front of the line and spend a few minutes iu prayer at the shrine. In some cases. however, the officers were forced to lift the cripplcs to their feet and have them carried away in order 10 allow others 10 visit the graves. Pit fable and ghastly scenes took place every minute. In most cases tears streamed down the faces of the cripples and their relatives as they Knelt at tho grave and implored aid, Heart rending sobs and cries filled the air as the cripples prayed and begged for relief from their afflic- tions.
 Most of the cripplcs were hope lessly deformed and their twisted forms were ptiable sight. There were also large numbers on crutches and in wheel chairs. Ambulances streamed in and out of the cemc- tcry, bearing the ill seeking relief from their sufferines.
 Blind Cripple Cries on Grave
 Many of the afflicted became hysterical while praying at the grave, this being the case especially in the case of visitors of foreign birth. In one case blind woman who had also lost the power of her legs fell across the grave and cried. It was a touching sight and tears flowed freely. The woman finally overeyerted herself and tainted. These scenes forced the crowd to fight in an attempt to get nearer the grave but they were held back by sturdy timber barriers on two sides of the shrine that had been erected by the police. Despite the fact that the weather was intensely cold and damp, with an inch of snow on the ground, many pilgrims knelt down on the outskirts of the crowd and prayed for hours.
 The most touching scenes took part after cripples had been taken to the grave and their afflicted ! limbs touched to the stone. Their parents would then carry them i way from the crowd and set them on the ground. It was a heart rend- | ing sight to see d father and moth- CT. with tears streaming down their faces. urging their son or daughter
New Britain herald., 1929-11-25
REFERENDUM TRY SUCCEEDS

Berlin, Nov. 95 (UP)-Sutficicnt signatures were obtained 10 the na- lionalist petition for q referendum against the Young plan 10 compel Iolding of the referendum, it was announced officially today.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-25

to try and walk. The cripple would look piteOusly at his parents and make vain attempts to move his with an anguished cry.
 Bring Soil 10 This City
 The New Britain pilgrims were fortunate in reaching the grave be fore the police had the situation well In hand and spent a number Of minutes praying before being forced to move on. In most cases they touched the stone and then grabbed soil from the grave, rub blng it on their hair and faces and sprnkling it over their clothes. Most of the local pilgrims had brought bottles of water with them and touched them on the stone to have the liquid blessed. One local couple remained at the grave five minutes despite the efforts of po- liceman to have them move on. Practically all of the local dclcga- tion secured soil from the grave and brought it home to pass it on to friends who were suffering from some ill.
 Included in Party
 Among the local persons who made the trip 10 the shrine were; Mrs. F, Chido and daughter. Filo- mena of 91 Webster Hill: Miss Ni- vian sirianni of 15 Sexton street, Mrs. D. Biandanini of 37G Broad street, Miss Margaret Giampaolo of 23 Hillhurst avenue, Raffaelc Ra- miggi Of 355 Arch street, Mrs. No- meo Ramiggi of 45 Locust street, Mir. and Mrs. Samucl Criniti of l3 Lilac street, Mrs. John Fushillo Of 35l Arch street, Mr. and Mrs. John Giljohn of l4O Sexton street r.. SihrousM and son, John, of Sl Oak street; Joseph Rilila of 1l7 Broad street and Mrs. BricSill of 272 Broad street.
 Shortly after the local delegation visited the shrine, 35 police officials arrived inside the cemetery. includ- ing two mounted state troopers. The police were helped by 90 mcm-
 
 form who had offered their services 10 keep the lines in order. Outside the cemetery, 20 policemen directed traffic.
 100000 Visit Shrine in Hay
 With the arrival of the police, the visitors to the cemetery were placed in lines and by l o'clock, order pre-. vailed. During the day it was cSti- mated that 100000 people stopped &t the shrine.
 In order to keep tho crowd nov ing the police directed everyone 10 touch the stone and pass on. Those who wanted to pray were told to go 10 the cemetery chapel which was nearby. The chapel was crowded all day Hundreds of red lights were lit in the chapel as offerings to rather Power Any crutchcs or braces that were loft at the grave were taken 10 the chapel and piled
New Britain herald., 1929-11-25
NAVY PILOT KILLED
 WHEN PLANE DIVES
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Rapids Michigan.
 In 1924 Cuddihy established a world record for seaplane speed of lSS miles per hour and the following year piloted a navy plane in the Schneider cup race.
 He graduated from the naval academy in 1917, serving until 1921 on the [. $. $. Mississippi. In that year he entered the aviation service.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-25
Swedish Woman Tries
 To Shoot ArchbishOp

Vatican City. Nov. 20 Hp A Sved- ish woman named Marguerite Gud- um attempted to shoot Mgr. Shit, titular archbishop of Paralo and former apostolic vicar of Norway, in St. Peters cathedral yesterday.
 The woman, who seemed to be mentally deranged, was disarmed by visitors to the cathedral and handed over to tho pontifcal gcndarmes.
 She approached Mgr. Smit Satur- day and asked him for employment. at the Vatican. Mgr Smit is q na- tive of Holland.
 Every week is 925 week in New
New Britain herald., 1929-11-25

tendents Of all industrial plants in This city. to be held at my office. "Wednesday morning at o'clock. At this meeting. I am hoping for i general discussion of employment ,and suggestions for such relief as is at hand.
 Will you please make every cf- Tort to be present at that time? If jt ia not possible for you to be here, Ayill you arrange to have your plant represented by another? Respectfully,
 "A M PAONESSA
New Britain herald., 1929-11-25
Hundreds Seek Work Today

s.ss More than 150 job seekers were aSamming and milling about the of Ticc of the mayors door when he ar .l'ived at his office shortly after s so'clock this morning, and at least as many more had been despatched by Director Frank Rogers of the en- aployment bureau with the answer. A'No work today" before the mayor reached city hall.
 .. It had been hoped that the de- ~partment of public work would be -in position to take on some of the ~army of unemployed today, but de- Hays in beginning operations had @been encountered with no assur- ~ance of jobs before the end of this ,week.
 ~ Meanwhile. MT. Rogers is receiv- sing applications and inquiring into "claims of poverty made to him by Ihose seeking work. Many of the rcases have been found to be in actual want, some others revealing -lome conditions sharply in contrast .Eith the statements made at the -4ime applications were placed on Tile.
 One young man was placed today -on the sales force of a local concern handling electric refrigerators. oil t-hurners and radios while others -.wcrc given work with private con- .-tractors or househoders.
 Invited to Join Army
 < caller at Mir. Rogers office Offered to furnish jobs for all able -bodied young mon, interested in -stcady work, opportunity 10 improve Themselves, and travel. He left a .stack Of name cards for applicants. -They were invitations 10 join the United States army, and the caller .,Rcrcruitins Sergeant Bullcn whose -olficc is in the post office building ~' To afford a complete record Of all seeking work. Director Rogers has had cards printed, to contain the following information: Name; age; Occupation, married or single, chill ..drcn, if any; children working. if -any: how long a resident Of New Britain; how long out of work:
 what real estate is owned, if any; -are you citizen; ever employed by ~the city and If so by what depart -1nent
New Britain herald., 1929-11-25
PILGRIMS 0N TRIP
 ID MAIDEN GRAVE
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O'Connell ordering the cemetery to be closed 10 visitors after Sunday was the reason for the early arrival of thousands. Cars parked in the neighborhood bore markers from every state in the east, a large per ccntage being from Connecticut. Outside the cemetery, temporary re- freshment stands were located on the lawns in front of houses where the owners did a large business. Vendors made their way around the crowd offering pictures of Father Power for sale. This was prohibited by the police but the vendors GOV cred this order by accepting any amount that was offered them for the pictures. Everybody seemed an xious to secure a picture Of the saintly clergyman.
 Police Unable to Curb Crowd
 Everything was in wild confusion around the grave which is located about 200 yards from the entrance. Due to the early hour of the morn ing, only a few policemen were on duty and they were powerless to control the huge throng. Visitors were asked time and time again to form in line and pass the grave in order. However. the crowd formed in a circle and pushed and struggled in an attempt to get to the shrine. Many were knocked down and al most trampled upon. No regard was e.ln ho arir1,lts rrl1t rl ( and they were pushed and battered around in the excitement.
 mercedes for CripplcS
 So uncontrollab ble became the 5itu- ation that the police were forced to call for volunteer help from the men in the crowd. A large number offer ed their services and joined hands. forming a huge circle. This restored some semblance of order and peace. One man got up on headstone and pleaded with all the able bodied peo- pie to show respect for the afflicted and crippled stating that surely Father Power would look down from Heaven with disapproval and would not attempt to bring aid through in LcrctSSlOn "llll bOu. llt ulIhilo VI II mans speech brought hush 10 the crowd with the result that lines be- gan to form and peaceful conditions restored. Some pilgrims were in the cemetery for two hours before being able to get within a hundred yards of the grave.
 CriDplcs Seek Cures
 Scenes of the utmost pathos took place at the grave and tears ran freely from the eyes of the onlook- CTS. Cripple after cripple was brought 10 the grave seeking cures. Pathetic scenes took place as the poor creatures were carried or wheeled away without showing any signs of improvement.
 The original contour of tn } shrine was changed shortly after the heal ing power of the grave became re- ported when the crowd broke through police II cs and broke the top of the tomb from it's pedestal. Originally the tomb was in the form of a stone laid on tn grave, sup ported by four pedeStals, which in turn held another slab containing data about the priest. IL the cen- ter there was a receptacle and ac cording 10 original s'orics,> cures came from rain water taken from
New Britain herald., 1929-11-25

Rcdcemer. East Boston. at which he had served.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-25
MAYOR CALLS IN
 FACTORY CHIEFS

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Every week is 925 week in New Britain.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03
PRISONERS OFFER
 SING SING SHOW
Precautions Follow Feud Mur.
 der, However, at OsSiniD8

Ossining, \. Y, Dec. , (UP)-The annual Christmas fund show is being presented at Sing Sing Prison, after a days delay occasioned by a feudist murder within the walls.
 Seven hundred persons from the outside were present last night at the opening of the musical comedy Good NeWs.' They were subjected 10 a series of searches by guards and kept under strict surveillance while in the prison.
 Convicts filled both male and fe- male roles. and all props and cos tunes had been prepared in the pris- on. Special precautions were taken to prevent communication between members of the cast and the audi
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03
MAN BURNED ALIVE
 IN CAMBRIDGE FIRE
Brother Critically Hurt and
 Sister Less Seriously

Cambridge, Mass. Dec. 3 (UP) -Onc man was killed, his brother is in q critical condition. and their sister was less seriously injured as result of a fire which destroyed their home here carly today.
 The victim was Humbolt Ferrari 90, clerk in the office of the Stand ard Oil Company here.
 Those taken to Cambridge Relief hospital were Romeo l'efrari 2&, and Gcncvioye Frrrari 26. Romeo is suffering from severe body burns and his sister is being treated for inhalation of smoke and exposure.
 Frank l'crrari, father or the vic tins. jumped from a second story window Of the burning house and
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03
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5:O0-Frederick LoesChor, tenor 5:15-Musical muslng, organ s:45-Musical appreciation course 6.00-Program resume 6:O5-Ayiation weather forecast G:l0-Santa's workshop s:20-Sports talk
 6:S0-Children's program 7:ol-Midtown Hofbrau orchestra 7:30-Wandering gypsies S:00-Rural comedy
 s:0O-Male quartet and string trio s:SO-Chicago orchestra and sing
 CTS 1O:00-Violn, piano and baritone 10:30-Dance orchestra 1l:0O-Time. news flashes 11:05-Palais orchestra 11:30-Moonbeams
New Britain herald., 1929-12-03
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