davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1929-12-08

Fort D. A. Russell be given to Camp
Maria, at Maria, Tex.
The Presidents desire was communi-
Gated to the Secretary Of War as fol-
lows:
Dear Mr.. Secretary:
ST have a feeling that 1t would be q
fine tribute to the late Senator Francis
z. Warren If the military post at Cney-
enne, in which he was so long inter
ested, could be renamed for him.
''In doing so 1t would be desirable tc
select some post that would properly
commemorate the name Of Gen. D. A
Russell, whose distinguished service
should ever be before our people.
''I would be glad If you could make
Evening star., 1929-12-08
ILL|TERACY GROUP
HEADED BY WILBUR
Secretary of Interior Named
Permanent Chairman of
Advisory Committee.

Secretary Of the Interior Wilbur was
chosen permanent chairman of the
Advisory Committee on National nlit-
eracy, which opened its sessions yester-
cay at the department in preparation
for an exhaustive study of the causes
end problems of illiteracy in the United
States. DR.. William John Cooper, COM
missioner of education, was chosen
vice chairman, and DR.. Rufus w.
Weaver of Washington was elected per-
manent secretary.
Mrs. Cora wilson Stewart of Ken
lucky was made chairman of perna-
nent executive committee of seven, the
remaining members to be appointed by
Mrs. Stewart and DR.. Wilbur at a later
date.
Outlining the purposes he and Presi-
dent Hoover had in mind when the COM
mittee was appointed, Dr. Wilbur said
the facts concerning illiteracy, aside
from certain estimated numbers, never
have been adequately gathered. The
first purpose of the committee, he said
should be to assemble the facts and
make recommendations as to remedies
and methods which seem most likely
to reduce illiteracy to the minimum.
DR.. c. r. Mann, director of the Ameri-
can Council on Education, proposed that
the committee endeavor to find system
which combines the best points of all
methods now in use to teach adults
to read and write. He suggested that
the task required an entirely different
type of training from teaching children
and that If possible method of train
ing teachers for instructing adults
should be worked out.
L. r. Alderman, specialist in illiteracy
in the Bureau of Education, gave brief
outline of work now being done to elm
mate illiteracy. Mrs. Elizabeth Morris,
who has been working along that line
in North Carolina, gave an outline of
the methods adopted by her and esti-
mated that person could be taught to
read and write in hundred lessons at
an approximate cost of about $50 per
person.
OF the 48 States, Dr. Alderman said,
81 gave financial support to adult .edu-
cation and 8 States have supervisors
for the work. The State of New York,
he added, where the illiterate group is
largest, is giving the most financial aid
and supervision to solve the problem.
Evening star., 1929-12-08
8 DIE IN FERRY MISHAP.

OWENSBORO, Ky, December tHN.
Total lives lost i'll terry accidents here
this year were increased to seven yes
terday, when a ferry chain broke and
transfer company truck plunged into
the river, drowning Bennett McGhec,
the driver. and his wife and baby.
Charles Dillehay, the ferryman. worked
for hours in the icy water and was in
a serious condition from exposure by
the time the bodies Of the couple had
been recovered The infant was be-
lieved to have been in the cab of the
submerged truck.
Evening star., 1929-12-08
GOODYEAR ZEPPELIN ENDS
AKR0N-MIAMI FLIGHT
Semi-Dirigible Defender Rests in
Hangar Today, but Will Feature
Foot Ball Celebration Tomorrow.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MIAMI, Fla, December THE
Goodyear Zeppelin Co.'S semi-dirigible
Defender swayed quietly in her Winter
hangar last night, after completing ali
1,100-mile flight from Akron. Ohio
at 1925 am. yesterday. The Defender
will take to the air again tomorrow,
however, as a feature of the celebra-
ton attending the Oregon-Florida foot
ball game.
A foot ball dropped from the dirigible
will formally dedicate Madison Square
Gardens huge wooden stadium, where
the game will be played.
Piloted by j. A. Boettner, the De-
fender arrived at the airport 171a hours
after her departure from Gadsden,
Ala, at o'clock last night. A pro-
posed nonstop flight from Akron TO
the dirigible's Winter quarters at Miami
was halted when the crew of the air
ship was forced to stop at Gadsden for
engine adjustments. The Defender left
Akron Tuesday and had expected 70
reach here Wednesday night.
Boettner was accompanied by Me-
chanic Sam Sheppard and Ray ROD
erick, pilot-mechanic.
The crew was greeted today by
Miami City officials and aviation ell
thusiasts. The men described the trip
from Gadsden as having been free
from difficulties.
Evening star., 1929-12-08
POLISH PREMIER
AND CABINET RESIGN
President Accepts, but Asks Minis
try to Continue Tenn
porarily.
BY the Associated Press.


WARSAW, Poland, December T.
Premier Switalsky today rendered the
resignation of his cabinet to President
Moscicki, who accepted it and at the
same time requested the ministry to
continue in Office for the time being.
The Switalsky cabinet was defeated
on a motion of non-confidence by a
vote of 246 to 120 last evening, after
a lengthy debate, IN which the premier,
four Of his ministers and numerous
Deputies participated.
Despite elaborate precautions against
trouble Warsaw took the political up
heaval calmly, seemingly Indifferent to
what was going on in the Diet. Police
were equipped with tear gas grenades,
gas masks and rifles.
The government of Premier Switalsky
was formed only last April and has
been in difficulties almost continually
since. The Diet met Thursday after a
months delay, occaSioned when the
Speaker, M. Daszynski, declined to open
the session after Marshal Pilsudski,
minister of war, appeared, attended by
nearly a hundred army officers.
Evening star., 1929-12-08

liminary hearing, December IA. on "A
charge Of murder.
Sheriff j. p. Kennedy, to whom Lee
surrendered voluntarily after Young
was shot at the Taconee School Thurs
day, said he was told Young's 14-year-
old daughter, Ruby, complained she had
been whipped by Lee for disobedience.
The sheriff said Young went to the
school house, advanced toward Lee wav-
ing q wooden club and that Lee fired a
pistol shot into his body.
Evening star., 1929-12-08
BIG MAJORITY COUNTED
FOR COAL MINE STRIKE
Tabulation of Vote in Hopkins
County, KY, Shows 3,154 for
to 46 Against.
Rv the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MADISONVILLE, KY, December T.
Tabulation of the vote of Hopkins
County Coal Miners on a strike pro-
posal. cast Thursday, showed 1854 for
the strike and as against, John v. Poag,
manager of the Madisonville Office OF
the United Mine Workers of America,
said today.
Poag said there were 10000 miners in
the district No. 90 of the union, COM
prising seven counties, and that $4,000
were organized.
The strike question was voted on fol-
lowing refusal of operators to recognize
the union or to agree to wage scale
conference.
Evening star., 1929-12-08
WIDOWS SEEK ESTATE.
Villas Property Is Disputed by
Two Women.

CHIHUAHUA, Mexico, December 7
P).-Two widows of the late rebel
leader, Francisco Villa, have appealed
to the District Court here to decide
which is entitled to his properties.
Mrs. Austreberta Renteria de Villa,
claiming to be Villas only legitimate
widow, has filed suit against Mrs. Luz
Corral de Villa, who is in possession Of
the properties by virtue of having been
the last woman Villa married.
The properties include a hotel in
ParraI and the plaintiff also demands
the Hacienda Canutillo, which the gov
ernment gave to Villa and which 1t re-
claimed upon his death.
Evening star., 1929-12-08
WYOMING ARMY POST IS NAMED
FOR LATE SENATOR F. e. WARREN
Fort D. A. Russell Changed Suggestion of President
Secretary of War.

Russell at Cheyenne, Wyo., be changed
to Fort Francis z. Warren, In honor Of
the late Senator Warren Of Wyoming.
Hurley also directed that the name
Evening star., 1929-12-08

The University Of Tulsa has begun
construction Of $650,000 worth of new
buildings.
Evening star., 1929-12-08

BY the Associated Press.
Upon the suggestion Of President
Hoover, Secretary of War Hurley has
directed that the name of Fort D. A.
Evening star., 1929-12-08

Fort D. A. Russell, now viii become ,
permanent Army post.
Evening star., 1929-12-08
TEACHER MAKES BOND.
nary Murder Hearing.

Tennesseean Freed Until Prelimi-
nary Murder Hearing.
MADISONvILLE, Tenn, December T.
Philip Lee, "a, country school teacher
accused Of shooting to death Charles
Young, farmer, who had accused Lee
Of whipping his daughter, made $4,000
bond yesterday and was freed until pre-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-14
CITY HOSTESS
LAUDS MEXICO
Returns From Inspection OF
Proposed Air Tour
For Visitors

Mrs. Ada Nolen Mayer, hostess Of
ne Brownsville Chamber OF Com
nerce Tourist club recently return
|so on the Pan-American Always
plane from Mexico City, where she
nad been guest Of the aviation
company for several days.
4 have never seen so much BEAU
I.y packed into SO small an area as
! found at Mexico City" she de-
Jared. I certainly car recommend
-ilet anyone who desires a real eX-
lpeIlence fly to the Mexican caDi-
I.ai as ! did and see that city. / am
lsuIe that anyone will leave that
sontry with an entirely different
l'osa about Mexico"
Mrs. Mayer made the trip to ia
l~Hliiarize herself with Mexico in or
10 be able TO discuss i%ntelligently
nitn tourists what a visit TO Mex
r. ny air has to offer. 1t was her
A1st alrplane ride and she returned
y confirmed aviation enthusiast.
II AZ was the most comfortable trip
= ever made. There was no headache
III unpieasantness Of any kind and
y Is impossible to describe the beau
iE q the landscape as II unfolds
lDstow you. / shall ride an airplane
teefy time the opportunity offers in
the future.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-14
AIR COMPANY
CHANGES HOME
Several New Planes Are
Expected for Ser
vice Here

Offices of the Corporation Aero
nautica de Transportes are to be
moved into new quarters In the
lobby at Hotel FL Jlrdin Thurs
day ". z. Edmondson. general
agent for the lines here stated
wednesday.
Doors at the back entrance to
the coffee shop are TO be closed up,
and the nook will be used for Of
flee space, separated from the
main lobby by a railing.
The change is being made in
line with the general improve
ments made by the company, and
officials believe Is s-stified by in
creased traffic, and also for the
improved service 1t offers pro-
spective passengers, who can book
their DOSAGE without leaving the
hotel.
Several Of tie new Lockheed
Vega planes are expected TO ar
rive within the next few days.
and will be put into service on
the route between Brownsville and
T0rreOn.
Miss Elena Dalzell has Joined
the office personnel Of the COM
pany here.
"A rev pilot, Jim Laudaman.
has just been employed by the
company, and took the ship out
from Brownsville to Torreon Wed
nesday morning. Laudaman Is said
TO be a thoroughly experienced
flier, and well known In flying
circles.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-14
FIRST TICKET SOLD
ON PROPOSED ROUTE

BRADY, Tex, Nov. 14-P-The
first ticket on the proposed Gulf
and West Texas Railroad already
has been sold.
L. BaIlou. IS. Brady pioneer.
called at the Brady Chamber of
reservations for a ticket on the
maiden run Of the first passenger
train over the Gulf and West Tex
as.
Application for q permit to con-
struct the new road Is pending
before the Interstate Commerce
Commission.
Ballou. a veteran Of the Civil
War and one of Brady's oldest
citizens. Is an ardent booster for
the new railroad.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-14
| est Well 70 Go
" Down IN Uvalde

N<cLDE. Tex. Nov. I4-Hs=
location has been made and pre-
lnmlnary work IS under way for
sah OIL test by the Phantom Oil
OF Tulsa, Okla. in the north
west part Of Uvalde county. The
location is s66 feet north Of the
south line and $50 feet east Of the
west line, section 66I. G. c. & S. F..
survel. II Is about IS miles north
fEest Of Jvalde and 10 miles vest
al Montell village.
The contract on the test calls
|pof q deDth Of 1000 feet.
A survey of the land was made
IRON an airplane. and a great
amount Of road work will be neces-
lsaly before the heavy machinery
ian be hauled 10 the location. Work
mas been started on clearing the
nlqht-t-way for a road.
This is the first test to be made
I'm that part OF Uvalde county
land much interest IS being man.
Hhested al that location Is con-
Pldered IN a promising field.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-14

AS far as the city could tell,
Lake Michigan was as high as yer.
Each year Chicago quietly steals
a little more of the lakes domain
and every winter the booming lake
fights to have it back. The attacks
this fall were launched with violent
n~ortheasters. battering and crush
ing great concrete breakwaters and
costing many lives.
Chicago's famous outer drives,
main traffic arteries leading from
front. suffered heavily. The north
drive will be closed for six months
and will cost from $500. 900 to 81 .000.-
900 to repair. other lake fronts
were dashed. boats whipped onto
land. trees torn out and great Sec
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-14

CHICAGO. Nov. 14-P-Lake
Michigan's first winter storms will
cost Chicago millions.
AS it ponders the ~wreckage. how
ever. the city finds cause for a
smile. albeit grim. Of satisfaction.
For years Chicago has defended
itself against claims OF other cities
that diversion OF water through the
Chicago river, to carry away pollu-
ton. lowered the lakes level.
Chicago thinks it has won the
argument.
The first Of the recent storms
sent the lake two feet above
NAL and dashed the whole water
front along a 200-mile stretch on
the west and south shores.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-14

tions of concrete promenade ripped
out.
AT one time waves 20 to 80 feet
tall slapped against the gold coast"
until Lake Shore drive. at the edge
Of the business district was de-
clared unsafe for travel and cars
we're stopped.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-14
Soil Experiment
Station Studied

TYLER. Tex. Nov. 14-F=
Location OF q soil experiment sta
ton in Tyler or Smith county is
under consideration by the expert
ment station board Of Texas A. g.
IA. College, which recently came
here to inspect sites and topo-
graphy.
The COMMITTEE: .-.cludes Judge
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-14

w. "A. Wurzback or san Antonio,
z. j. Kiest, publisher Of the Dali
las Times Herald: A. 3. Conner OF
College Station. In charge OF state
federal soil survey work: n. Il.
Downs. r.. Of Temple and 9. r.
White OF Brady.
The federal government has set
side funds for soil erosion stations
throughout the nation. Present
llans call for the location or two
IN Texas. one near Temple and the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-14

MISUNDERSTANDING mo-
tor transportation. enabling tourists
to hurry Co other countries than
France, has helped pull down French
hotel receipts says the local Cham
Der of Commerce which found g
auctions III Paris hotel business mB
high as 80 per cent.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-14

AUCKLAND, ~. z.-R1-Homing
pigeon lofts are to be established in
all sections OF New Zealand TO in
sure communication with airplanes
or seapsaneS. Each machine Is to
carry a basket of birds to be re-
leased at given points or in emer-
gency.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-14

other near Tyler. tine latter to
serve Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louis
lana and East Texas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-14

Mr.. 7. F. RIVES,
President of the First
National Bank of
Weslaco, Vice-Preri-
dent Of the a n
Banking Co., of Elsa
President of he Rio
Grande Valley Citrus
Growers Association
and President of the
Rio Val Tex Develop
ment Company OF
Weslaco, Director OF
the Weslaco Cham
her Of Commerce, and
leader in matters of
community and civic
interest, Mr.. Rives is
also proud owner OF
4 thriving ctr us
grove.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-05
City Items

A meeting of the Sunshine society
was held at the Methodist church,
Monday afternoon. Miss Eurith
Wachter, assistant TO Miss Cora
Beale. gave an interesting talk on
Welfore Work.
Edward Greenstein Of 1881 STAN
ley street reported to Captain Kelly
today that his automobile was struck
while parked opposite 5b4 Elm
street Sunday night. The left fen
der and spring were damaged, he
said. Sergeant T. J. Feeney is in
NeStigating.
Captain Kelly at police headquar
ters today was notified by Superin-
tendent Palmer of the Town Home
that a lock on the barn door had
been broken and other damage done
by a crowd OF young men. Officer
Thomas Woods investigated hut
found no trace OF the miscreants.
Officer Thomas c. Storey report
ed to headquarters today that there
were bad holes in the road at North
and Oak streets, and North and
Spring streets. The public works
department was notified.
Tony Scrotto OF IS Sexton street
reported 10 the police that gas
meter in a toilet had been broken
open. Sergeant T. j. Feeney inyes-
tigated and reported that the tene-
ment has been vacant since last
Friday and it was not known wheth-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-05

Looking for witnesses? Use .
Herald Classified Ad.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-05
WOMAN ASKS $3.50
FOR HURT finger
Claims That Another Woman
Slammed Door on Her Hand

The action of Mrs Caroline La
l'lamme against Mrs. Frances Ca
rozza was heard today in city court
before Judge Morris D. Sake. The
plaintiff is seeking to recover dam
ages for injuries resulting from the
slamming of a kitchen door against
her hand on May IL. 1927. at her
home at ISL Stanley street.
When the hearing was half over.
Judge SAKE informed counsel for the
plaintiff. A. w. Epson, that from
the evidence presented by the plain
til herself and other witnesses. It
appeared more like an assault and
battery action than purely negli-
gence action as put forth in the
original complaint.
Alteration in Hallway
During the hearing it was brought
out in evidence that both litigants
were carrying on heated conversa.
ton in the hallway OF the house.
which is owned by the defendant
After the plaintiff had left and went
into the kitchen, it is alleged that
the defendant deliberately followed.
pushed the door forcibly and as a
result the plaintiffs hand was caught
between the door and a sewing ma
chine. The door was swung with
such force as to cause the lower
panel to go through the machine,
it was testified.
After all the plaintiffs evidence
was in. Judge SAKE halted further
proceedings and called attention OF
the counsel to the fact that It looked
more like an assault and battery ac-
ton than one OF negligence. 1t was
finally agreed that counsel would
take time out to amend the COM
plant to read as Of assault. Time
was given until o'clock in the aft
ernoon at which hour the hearing
was supposed to be resumed.
Act Called Deliberate
According to the plaintiffs COM
plant, the action on the part Of
Mrs. Carozza was deliberate, and Us
result Mrs. La Flamme suffered
considerable pain. In the complaint
it was alleged that she expended
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-05

numerals. he said. NOW make it pos
sible for senators on one side of the
room to know where the senator's
on the other side come FROM"
A bill allowing Norwich until
March 9 to complete its tax work
was hastily passed and transmitted.
by suspension of rules. to the house.
where similar action was taken.
Senator Parsons, Of North Canaan.
finance chairman. said that through
revaluation the Grand list had
taken longer tb<.s usual for compile
ton. and tho board OF relief was
unable to finish it's work on statu-
tory time. May 9 was fixed as the
last day for filing appeals in the
town.
Little Done In House
AS in the senate, little business
was transacted in the house today.
The appearance of Mr.. Hill OF
Shelton on the speakers platform.
where he took up the gavel. as act
ing speaker. sent burst of ap-
plause through the hall. He had
been designated by Speaker Eddy
asst week, the speaker himself being
absent today.
Several senate bills unfavorably
reported by the Judiciary and ex-
planned as being covered in meas
ures still before the committee, were
rejected by Mr., Hills announcement
without objection it is SO ordered"
instead Of a vote on the motion to
reject.
The house rejected the bill prohi-
biting the carrying of poisonous sub
stances in airplanes. Also rejected
was the bill providing referendums
shall be taken before municipal
water plants are sold or leased.
The bill dividing the town of
Bloomfield into voting districts was
adopted from the calendar.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-05

$125 for medical attention, whereas
on the stand she stated that her ex-
penditures were IS for the visits
made by 4 physician. She also stat
ed that she was forced to cut the
visits short for lack of funds. Ac-
cording to her testimony. she still
suffers pain and is incapacitated in
the performance Of her household
duties. She claims $3.50 damages.
When asked by her counsel
whether she remembered where the
alleged accident took place. Mrs.
LaFlamme answered that she did
not recall the number or name of
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-05
FATHER PRESIDES;
SON IS Candidate
Meeting Of Harmony Lodge Oh
served With ''Fainir Night"

Coming from Meriden to this city
to preside over 4 meeting OF Har-
nlony lodge, A. F. and A. NJ, there
by having the privilege OF officially
making q master Mason OF his own
son. Thomas White. was the priv
ilege Of John White. past master OF
Merden lodge Q. Masons IN Meri-
den. Mr.. White presided over the
session OF Harmony lodge last night
when Fatnir Bearing night was OBJ
served. Both father and son are con-
nected with the Fatnir Bearing Co.
Fellow workers occupied the offices
and the father presided.
Tonight will be Centennial night
at the meeting OF the Rainbow Girls.
Tomorrow evening Centennial
lodge will work the Entered Appren-
tice degree. March 20. Centennial
lodge Will work the FellowCraft de-
gree. March IS there Will be an Of
fetal visitation TO Centennial lodge
by members OF Frederick lodge Of
P!ainHile, The Master Mason de-
gree viii be worked.
March % Doric council viii OBJ
serve Past Thrice IlluSrious Mas
ters' Night" starting with supper
At ESQ o'clock. William Cowhshaw
VIII be in charge.
March - Doric council Will work
Tho S,F,,ar- L'vnalfar7+ 3.1-4a This Il .
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-05
SCHOOL BOARD TERMS
END FOR TWO MORE

-he matter in rh- following letter 20
President 7. +. King;
Mr. Patrick King,
Chairman, New Britain ConsoH-
dated School Committee,
"Now Britain, Conn.
Dear Sir;
You have requested me 10 give
an opinion as 10 whether when
member Of the school committee IS
appointed by the common council TO
fill a vacancy such member shall
serve for the entire period Tor which
the former incumbent WAS elected or
simply until the next election.
In the case Of State ex rel. Wal
len vs.. Hatch, 50 Conn. IT,, there
was a dispute as 10 whether when
i vacancy occurred in the school
committee such vacancy should be
hlled by the committee itself or by
the common council. The court de-
cIded in favor OF the common coun-
ell and stated that Section "A OF the
special Acts OF 1865 relating to the
city Of New Britain applied to the
school committee as well as to other
officers Of the city Of New Britain.
Section IA appears in the charter OF
New Britain, 1872: edition, as Section
of chapter Y. and reads as fol-
lows:
SEES. 6. All vacancies in any of
SAID offices shall be filed by the
common council and from the same