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New Britain herald., 1929-09-30
Case First Called Suicide Causes Widespread Stir on Senator's Demand for Investigation - Screams Heard.

Washington. Sept. S0 Like any other city, Washington, which $ unlike most cities in many respects. turned tensely toward the grand jury today awaiting it's answer 10 q riddle of death.
 Mrs. Virginia McPherson, aged 2G. estranged from her husband. was found strangled. with a pajaml cord tight around her throat, in her apartment. The question before tho grand jury was: Did she commit suicide or was she murdered? Us answer was expected before 6 ?. n. because it's term expires at that 1 hour
 Senator Challenges Decision
 First accepted calmly as q case | of suicide, it was rcopeued after Senator Lee S, Overman. of North Carolina, the home state of Mrs | McPherson. challenged the decision of the city authorities and demand ed an investigation. Since then developments have been so rapil and so spectacular that they have
New Britain herald., 1929-09-30

four per of the time 1t is too warn-too cold.
 Trusting these makeshfts The food poage-a little he staggering loss at the end of year. And the health turks always these perishbes that properly preserved.
 Health Authorities everywhere recommend adequate artificial refrg- tue year the only safe and satisfactory to peabe foods Take this and safeguard the health of your family.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-30
W atch Tongue For Signs of Illness

Your tongue is nothing more than the upper end of your stomach and intest.ncs. It is the first thing your doctor looks ct. It tells at & glance the condition of your diges- tive system - and physicians scy that 90 per cent Of al sic.inesses start with stomach and bowel trouble.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-30

Ralph Henderson was silent as he lit a cigarette.
 "Ts il a posc?"
 Mrs. Trcntoa-Joncs froWned. She was remarkably fond of Barbara, and his remark annoyed her.
 "Ot coIrse it's not a pose, Bar hara's tho most spontaneous per eon l know. Sometimes she a wild kid Of 16 and at others she's older than | am But whatever she ls. she's natural"
New Britain herald., 1929-09-30

By the end of October the won dcrful thing had happened to me. l was sitting on the terrace of the Monte Hotel 2 O0O feet above the town of Funchal, looking down upon a sea than which nothing in the world was bluer--cEC 'rt the eyes of Mrs Tom Grcnofcn. who sat hcgido mo. "" discussed a let ter from Somcrficld.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-30
Study of U.S. Weather Bureau Reports Shows Only l9 Days Year Aye'a age IF United States When Outdoor Temperatures are Safe orFood
 Preservation

Mother Nature is a poor guardian of perish-) able foods. Back-porch and window-sill makeshifts for food preservation are unsatis- factory, insanitary, unsafe. Study of United States Weather Bureau reports shows that only l9 days year on an average ill the United States afford outdoor temperatures that are safe for perishable foods, Ninety
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18
'DRYS IN ENGLAND
Hope TO SUCCEED
Temperance Leader Says Anti.
Saloon Methods Are Used

London, April IS R'-H. c. Heath,
general secretary of the United
kingdom Temperance Alliance, is
sued a statement today on the status
and hopes of the prohibition move
ment in the coming British general
elections
Heath is one of the leading figures
of an alliance of 20 national and
emi-national temperance organiza-
tons throughout England and Wales.
The organiza tons for the first time
in British history. are fighting side
by side in an electoral campaign in
an effort to place as many persons
as possible in parlia ment pledged TO
support national local option bill.
Heath said that. in his opinion.
the election Of Herbert Hoover to
the presidency OF the United States
had done more than anything since
the local option Of election Of 1868
to help the cause OF prohibition in
England.
He declared Mr.. Hoovers "elAc-
ton on platform of strict enforce
ment of the American prohibition
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18

Gently ousted from the Craftsmanship
of the Standard Oil company of To-
diana by John ID. Rockefeller, Jr
were denied by Elisha Walker, OF
Blair and company, a Sinclair di
rector. Walker said through his
secretary:
Il have not heard about it and
do not think it is true"
The Blair Cutten- Fisher group is
now represented on the board CT
Sinclair Consolidated by Cutten. who
was elected last October.
At that time, the Herald Tribune
said, Cutten and his associates were
understood to have acquired a sub
stantial interest in the company, but
it was not until the company's an
nual report for 1925 was released
last Friday that the large amount Of
the Blair Cutten- Fisher holdings was
indicated.
The report showed that in October
1928 directors OF the company au
thorized the sale of 100000 shares
VI III toih ohS 3 eiN4ASA'y SWIM W
this group for $50 a share. The
paper said it understood that the
group acquired some of Sinclair's
personal holdings at an earlier date.
Martin W. Littleton, Sinclair's at
torney, said Sinclairs status as
chairman of the company had not
changed. He refused to discuss his
clients future plans. Sinclair is
seeking from the United States sr-
preme court rehearing on the de-
cision against him in the contempt
case.
| A single transaction in which A.
500 shares of Sinclair Consolidated
stock was transferred was recorded
on the stock ticker yesterday. The
sale was mode at 80 for a total cf
1881 500. The transfer Of block
of stock of that size is rare on the
/ exchange and caused considerable
comment.
Total sales of Sinclair Consolidlt-
ed for the day We're 1a2.100 shares
within a price range between $50
and 40 3-S The stock closed at ~.
a net gain Of Is points.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18
winners SELECTED
IN BABY CONTESTS
Judging in Boys Divisions at
K. Of G. Exposition

Requiring the greater part OF tee
evening at the parents exposition,
the popularity contests in the three
baby boys divisions came to close
last night 1t was we'll after 10
o'clock before the results could be
announced, SO spirited was the vot-
ing.
The contest in the first division
was won by Burton Mangan. year
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. John Man
gan OF 1874 Black Rock avenue.
Close contenders for the honors won
by this youngster were Albert Mat
torocci, and the Anderson twins, en-
tered as one entry.
The honors in the second division
went to Donald James CoyIe, II
months old son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Coyle of SO Maple street.
Competition was SO keen in this di-
vision that it took the contest com
mittee more than an hour to arrive
at the result. Charles Gregorowicz
William Hoppe, John Bucchi. and
Leroy Bloom view with the Coyle
baby until the last moment.
Frederick !Sorbo, "a months old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. F. J. Sorbo of
so Spring street, won the SEA in
gold and loving cup in the third di-
vision. Albin Anderson. and Thomas
Haddock We're the runners-up.
All the above youngsters are now
eligible for the title OF Baby New
Britain the grand prize loving cup.
the $50 in gold and other awards
that will be given in the grand prize
baby contest which closes Saturday
night. These babies will be group
ed with the winners of the three
girl baby divisions in a final dash for
honors.
The afternoons program at the
exposition will feature the closing of
the first and third division popular
baby girl contest. Due to the large
number of entries in the second di-
vision of the baby girls contest the
greater part Of this evenings per.
Torrance will be devoted TO this
second division.
A number of special prizes were
awarded at yesterdays matinee. the
first being a loving cup to william
O'Day for being the first baby to
enter any of the contests. From a
number of adorable red-headed chill
dren the judges were hard put to
select 4 winner. After elaboration.
they awarded the loving cup to Bar
bara Zapatka with a special prize tC
Mary Kirk. Honors for handsome
:ed-headed boys went to first. Will
:iams Chamberlain; second, Burton
MangaD, and third to William
| Hoppe.
/ An unusual turn OF events per-
/ mitted the judges to award a special
sweepstakes prize of twin loving cups
TO Richard and Robert Anderson
twin sons of Mr.. and Mrs Harold
/ Anderson Of Sc Concord street. for
having the honor of being the frs.
/ twins entered, the highest health
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18

Tragic deaths in Cuba last year
including accidents, suicides and
the like-numbered $50.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18
FRUIT Fly ATTACKS
CROPS IN FLORIDA
Stringent Quarantine Methods
Adopted to Eradicate Pest

Orlando, Fla. April ~ N-With
vigorous control methods already ap-
piled and with four companies OF
state troops ordered mobilised to
reinforce the quarantine. Florida Of
ficials felt more confident today they
would be able to exterminate the
Mediterranean fruit fly within the
area now infested.
Discovery several days ago of the
new pest In an area approximately
IL miles north and south and six
miles east and west in Orange and
parts Of Lake and Seminole coun-
ties. moved the state plant board
and federal inspectors to set into
motion machinery for eradication.
A strict quarantine was ciampad
on the infested area and no ship
ments Of fruits and vegetables viii
be allowed from that section. Clean
up work was started in the groves.
with the fruit being destroyed with
quick lime and trees sprayed to kill
the grown flies.
The fruit fly. which originally
came from West Africa. Is virtually
omnivorous 70 far as fruits and
vegetables are concerned. only few
varieties not appealing to its taste.
Commissioner OF Agriculture Mayo
said 1t would infest II Of so vari-
cites Of fruits and veEeta bles grown
in Florida. This IL its first appear
ance on the North American conti-
nent, and how it came to reach
Florida is not known.
Use of the state troops will not
be In police or military capacity,
but AZ q reinforcement OF the quar-
antine personnel of the state plant
board and the federal department OF
agriculture.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18

la VS." had or. ated tremendous i'm
preston on this side of the Atlantic.
I'VE are p"rsuing virtually the
same tactics here the Anti Saloon
league followed in America years
ago." he said We are asking each
candidate to answer, yes or no, tn
this question: IF elected. will you
support a local option measure M
Guiding on option for no license at
all?' We Judge where TO throw our
united support according to the way
the questions are answered"
He defined the position of Eng
lands three great political parties
on prohibition as follows: 1.-THE
liberal party is definitely friendly.
In the labor party more than half
are friendly. Only small minority
OF the conservative party, of which
Lady Astor is one of the leaders. is
friendly toward prohibition.
The temperance question un-
doubtedly will play greater part in
the coming election than at any
time since 1905" he said. Then
the election was fought on the local
option issue introduced by the lib
eral party. The local option bill
actually passed the commons but
was vetoed by the house OF lor's
with the result that parliament
passed an act taking away the lords
veto power In the event the next
commons passes a local option bill
after the May 30 election the lord;
could not again stop it."
Heath said no help had been
solicited or accepted from American
sources.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18
SINCLAIR Said TO
LOSE OIL CONTROL
hasnate May Be Removed as
Chairman Of His Company

New York. April IS Rl-The Her
aid Tribune said today 1t had learned
in we'll informed Wall street circles
that Harry +. Sinclair, under three
months sentence for contempt of
the United States senate had lost
control of the Sinclair Consolidated
Oil corporation. OF which he is
chairman of the board of directors.
The paper said group which IN
cluded Blair and Company. Incor-
porated. New York bankers. Arthur
w. Cutten, Chicago flnancier, and
the Fisher brothers, automobile body
makers of Detroit. is understood to
be the new dominant interest in the
companys affairs.
Close associates of Sinclair in the
company. the Herald Tribune said,
would not comment on the report
that he now owns little Sinclair Con-
solidated stock and is likely to be
supplanted ut an early date rs
chairman of the company he formed
in 1919
Reports that the new chairman
would be Col Robert W. Stewart, re-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18
May LEAVE FOR EUROPE
WITHOUT new HUSBAND
Guggcnheim Home on Long Island
Observation-Disclosures OF Daughter
Admits He Has Not Seen Bride

~AASssssS AAC 1406 wv l1GuuC
New York. April IS R-A trip to
Europe. on which she will not be
accompanied by her recently acquir-
I'd husband, today appeared to be in
prospect for Mrs. Thomas NJ. Cor
man. the former Natalie Guggen-
helm.
The palatial Guggenheim home at
Roslyn. Long Island. took on a de-
serted appearance with the depar-
ture for an unnanounced destination
of Mr.. and Mrs. Edmond A. Gug-
genheim and 1s-year-old Natalie.
Callers found only maids and
cleaning women. most Of them hired
only for the day, placing slip covers
on furniture. 1t was learned that a
number of trunks and suitcases had
been removed to a New York pier.
Gorham. the young real estate
broker who secretly married the
heiress on April 6. admitted he lad
not seen his bride for some time. He
spent yesterday in down town New
York with his business associate.
Joseph l.. O'Connell. but the latter
said it was in connection with real
estate matters.
The young bridegroom said he
learned the Guggenheims had engag-
ed a suite on the Cunard liner Aqui-
tania, which sailed at midnight. but
that they later cancelled the reser-
vations.
Natalie yesterday in company of
her mother attended matinee.
Neither the bride nor her parents
have made any statement since the
surprise marriage became known on
Monday.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18
HARDWARE REPORT
Temperance OF Snow Only Stimu-
latcs Buying OF Sprin: Hardware
In Eastern states

New York. April 1s.-Early ex-
pectations OF nigh level OF spring
trade are being confirmed, accord
Ing to reports from important mar
ket centers, Hardware Age will say
tomorrow. in its weekly summary.
The unusually warm wave that was
experienced in some sections has
served to start spring volume 60
ing. In many instances johbers are
receiving generous recorders, and
the indications are that this seasons
business will show q considerable
increase.
While snow has appeared in some
eastern sections, it is regarded more
OF benefit than hindrance. and
mas served to stimulate buying.
Building operations are commenc.
Ing to show some improvement. and
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18

1t Is confidentialiy expected that the
balance of the season will 70 nor
NAL activity.
The industrial conditions OF the
country as whole are very salts
factory.
Prices are firm and steady, and
collections are better than they were
week ago.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18

rating of any twins, the handsomest
twins, and the most popular twins
entered in the contest.
The committee in charge of the
baby events announces that many CT
the health charts and prize health
diplomas are still! uncalled for and
any parent whose baby was exam
ined while the clinic was in opera
ton, may have a chart by calling
at the Stanley Arena any day this
week after 1 p. m.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18
4MANU||. All FIGHTS
To REGAIN throne
Former Afghan Kings Forces:
Clash With Sakap's Troops :

Calcutta India. April Is N1The
outcome of fighting between former
King Amanullah and Bacho Sakao
at shaikabad 40 miles from kabul.
capital of Afghanis'an, was in doubt
today Reports said severe c'ashes
were under way there between forces
of the former king. who hopes 10 re-
gain his throne, and of Sakao, wa
ter boy Of the north" who took the
throne from Amanuliah's brother.
There were many killed or wound
ed The hospitals at kabul were
said to be crowded with wounded
Reports from Afghanistan by way
of Moscow said Amanullah had adj
vanced his troops about $50 miles
from kandahar on the road to ka-
bull, capturing Kalati eliza. which
was to become his headquarters.
This place is about 200 miles from
kabul.
Tragic deaths in Cuba last year
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-18
ENGINEER CRUSHED TO DEATH

Boston, April IS uP)-Injuries
received last night when he was
crushed between two locomotives
resulted in The death of Warren
Sylvester, "a. of South Braintree.
New Haven railroad engineer. at
Massachusetts General hospital early
today. The accident occurred while
he was walking the tracks in the
Dover street railroad yards. He suf-
fered fractured pelvis and internal
injuries.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-22
Valley Society
@*Ae4S5Asa Telephone z eassa
Telephone z -

rived Thursday TO visit Mr.. and
Mrs. C.. @. Personious. Mrs Eddy Is
a sister Of Mr.. Personi0us and they
have not seen each other Tor sew
eral years.
A. IA. Hiphbargcr OF San Benito
was in Santa Maria Monday.
M. and Mrs. III. II. Kaiser ana
Mrs. Bertha Lawrence went TO Har-
lingen this week.
Mrs. G. @. Killian and o Alton
visited relatives in Pharr.
MI. and Mrs. b. NJ. SAMSON visit
ed Mr.. and Mrs. l.. d. MCGEE IN
La Feria.
Miss Coreatta Gum spent Sun
day in Mercedes with Mr.. and Mrs.
Hughes.
Several women spent Thursday at
Mrs. Fl. +. Kaisers home honoring
her sister Mrs. Ella Thompson who
returned 10 her home in Kansas
City FRIDAY. Refreshments were
served 10 the guests.
Miss Eunice Oldemeyers Of Mer-
cedeS spent the weekend with Miss
COnatta Gum.
The recent contest and the Chew
rolets gave the FordS a marshmal-
low roast Saturday night near the
school house. The young people en-
loyed several games both outdoor
and indoors.
Misses Beryt Barber. Margaret
CraddOck and Anne Smith spent the
weekend in Kingsyille at Miss Bar
ber'S home
j. r. Mock started to Kansas Fri
day morning with z. r. Black Of
Brownsville who Is going TO Iowa
TO visit relatives.
Mrs. S. n. McLain OF La Feria
called on Mrs. II. +. Kaiser recent
".
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-22
HARGILL
PERSONALS

Miss Opal Catlett left last week
for her old home in Wewoka, Okla.
where she Will spend the holidays.
Sam Burford has returned to Har-
gill after an absence OF several
months in Oklahoma.
Rev. and Mrs. Harry Peacock an
nounce the birth OF a granddaugh-
ter born to Mr.. and Mrs. Earnest
Peacock Of Harrington.
The w. s. NJ. Bazaar held by the
members Of that society last week
was a complete success. Over $50.
was realized from the sale Of food,
candy and fancy work.
The members turned in their
Xmas contribution last Sunday am
ounting 10 S7.35 which will be sent
70 the Orphans home at Waco.
Miss Mable Belle Nittler had as
her week end guests Misses Alice
Lancaster, Corine Bonham and
Geraldine Lobe.
Il. j. Durham. who has been In
Oklahoma the past few weeks, has
returned home for the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Tandy OF
Alice were visiting friends in Har-
gill this week.
Miss Pearl Thomas has accepted
a position with the Blue Bonnet
Cafe in Edinburg.
MI. and Mrs. ". q. ShotIett have
gone 70 their old home In wewoka,
for q holiday visit to old friends
and relatives.
Miss Mary Peacock OF San An
tonic. Is visiting her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Peacock at HargiIl
and other relatives in the Valley
during the holidays.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-22
Auto Death Toll In
Houston Greatest

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2I-CP)-
Houston reported more deaths from
automobile accidents for the 50
weeks ended Nov. 81 than any OF
the other larger Texas cities, the
department Of commerce announc-
ed. Deaths in Houston f-- that
period totaled log, Dallas SO. San
Antonio Y, Fort Worth 46 and FL
PaSo IS.
Total deaths from automobile c
cidents in the United States for the
same period were 8.528.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-22
PIT. A. HAS
SOCIAL

Mesdames Maude Borland, n. l..
Smith and Lonnie Woods were hos
tesses at the Parent-T Teachers as
ISOLATION social meeting Monday
evening.
The evening was spent playing
games, the winners OF each game
being rewarded with an a%ppropri-
ate prize. Refreshments were SER
we'd. Messers Lowie Austin, Marshal
Bourne, Davis and Madison Woods.
J. w. Lumpkin, lump Parker. r.
l.. Smith and Lee Morrow favored
the guests with q vocal selection.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-22
TWO HONOREES AT
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Mesdames Madison and Lem
WOODS entertained at the latters
nome last Thursday afternoon with
2 party compliInenting small Ida
mae Woods and George Lem Woods,
", the date being Ida Macs third
plrInday and George LENS twelfth.
Inc honorees received many at
rractive gifts. Refreshments were
served TO the following guests.
FRANCES Lee. Virginia Lee. Camilla
BERTHE Mae and Lillian Woods, Dor
othy Fredricks and Guy and LLOYD
Woods and Robert Fredrisks.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-22
SANTA
PERSONALS

PERSONALS
Herman Merten Of Mercedes spent
Sunday with his brother, Paul and
family.
Miss Fela Chamuion. MI. and
Mrs. r. Fl. Eddy and daughters Wis
tied Brownsville and MatamoroS this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rodger Eddy and
two daughters OF Itiiica N. Y. ar
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-22
e HERS

DERBY, Eng.-The Countess OF
Harrington was given the maximum
penalty Tor speeding when the re-
cord Of seven previous convictions
was produced.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-22
DANCE Is
SUCCESS

The dance at the Valencia Hall
sponsored by the Sebastian Amuse-
1nent ciuD was well attended in
spite OF the inclement weather. Mus
&c was furnished BY the Garcia or
chestra.
at the club house Thursday even
ing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-22

Mr.: and Mrs. NJ. q. Bourne en-
tertained a few friends TIIesday
WITH an all night radio party. At
midnight q Buffet supper was served
Guests were MI. and Mrs. RI q
MOTIFS, MI. and Mrs. Ray Haney,
Mr. and Mrs. s. p. Nielsen, Mes
games +. * Watson. Elizabeth Crum
= =. Bourne and Ike Cakes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-22
DOUBLE

DERRY, Eng.-Edward r. Peck
vas convicted Of double manslahgh-
ter for killing two persons with his
automobile.