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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-12-07
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-12-07
SHIP MAGNATE I'm BAD
Dollar Line Head Must Explain
Non-Declaration at Customs.

NEW YORK, Dec. 7.-R. Stanley
Dollar of San Francisco, president
of the Dollar Steamship Company,
was called down to the customs
house today to explain s3.700 of
merchandise which inspectors said
he failed to declare on his arrival
here from Europe.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-12-07
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New Britain herald., 1929-04-16
|ClAoY 'RACkE1EERs
 :..Gf1 PRISat TERMS
New England Girl Has Role in Chicago Prose.
 cutiOns

Chicago, April 1s tUPO-Prison sentences ot from nine to three months and finest of from $3.o00 to $500 were imposed upon 16 Chi cago candy racketeers today by United States District Judge Walter C. Lindley.
 The defendants. former members of the Chicago Candy Jobbers as- sociation. were convicted last week on charges of violating the Sherman antitrust act in prosecution con- ducted by Mary G. Connor. the for mer New England girl who became an antitrust expert in the attorney generals department.
 Judge Lindley imposed the fol- lowing sentences on the leaders in the alleged campaign of violent ln- limitations which the jobbers were charged with conducting against candy stores:
 Albert Hoffman. president of the association, nine months and 33.OOO: Richard Jepsen. six months and S2.- GOO: Chris Lauritzen. three months and S1.0OO: Henry Meisterling. six months and 32,00O: John D. Hand. secretary. six months and Si.000: James Benda, William Briley. WiI- liam Friedman, Leslie Kerksic.;, William Lawler. John Monahan. Lc- roy Parman and Roy Ralston. S1. 1.00O each: Max Goldsmith six months and S2.000: James Boyle and Sam Chas. $500 each.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-16
TWO VESSELS SINK
 IN ATLANTIC GALE
90 Mile Wind Lashes New York and Jersey
 Coast

New York. April 1s UP)-The Atlantic coast line in the vicinity of the metropolitan area was buffeted today by a 50-mle gale driving a s.ashing rain before it.
 Two vessels. one of the largest ocean, going tugs Of the harbor. the Perth Amboy. and the other a whale oil barge. loaded with several tons of antarctic whale oil. sank as a re- suit of the storm. Four persons are known to have been severely injur- ed ashore. one body was washed up by the sea and widespread property damage was done.
 The Perth Amboy was swept on 10 the jagged rocks of Robbins Reef. just off Staten Island. as 1t was tow ing two barges. Capt. Kelly blew a call for help on the vessels siren. and tug. as yet unidentified. rushed from nearby to his assistance. sav- ing Kelly and his crew of 14 before the big tug plunged to the bottom. The tug likewise saved the barges which the Perth Amboy was towing.
 The body of a man. apparently a sailor. was washed up by the sea as it cut its way through the sea wall and across the new state highway at Point Pleasant Beach to mingle with the waters of Lake Louise. sev- eral hundred feet from the shore line. Nothing on the body served to identify it.
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New Britain herald., 1929-04-16

Massa chusetts stated. without bring ing the war department officials in- to the case.
 Emphasizing the importance of speedinly increasing the water SUD- ply of the metropolitan district the brief urged that should the request Of Connecticut be entertained to the extent of giving war department of- ficials an opportunity to answer, that this be done before the expiration 0s the present term.
 It was said that Attorney General filings motion would assert thai the present flow of the Connecticut river ls necessary for sanitary agricul- tural and navigation purposes. Con- necticut desires to restrain Massa- chusetts from diverting the waters of the Swift. Ware and Miller rivers, now tributaries of the Connecticut. The state charges that Massachu- setts. unless restrained. would also divert water from the Deerfeld, Westfield and Qua boag rivers.
 Connecticut believes that the pro- posed diversion would result in the Connecticut river being substantial ly dry from Springfield. Mass. to Saybrook Conn.
 filings petition will ask the court to restrain the war department from doing anything that will inter- fere in any way with the natural How of the Connecticut river.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-16
Massachusetts Opposes Aling
 In New River Diversion Move

Washington. April 16 LP-Action from both sides came late yesterday in the suit Connecticut has insti- tuted to restrain Massa chusetts from diverting water now flowing into the Connecticut river for use as a metropolitan district water supply.
 Soon after 1t was announced that Attorney General filling of Connec- ticut intended to file in supreme court motion asking that the sec- retary Of war and the chief army engineers be made parties with the state of Massachusetts 10 the suit Attorney General Warner of Massa- chusetts filed a brief opposing such a move.
 Massachusetts asserted that the action of the secretary of war and the chief of engineers in approving the proposed diversions from the Ware and Swift rivers constituted proper exercise of authority insist ing that congress had clothed them with the duty of determining whether any diversions would af- feet navigation of the Connecticut river. and challenging the right of Connecticut to erjoin action of the war department officials in dis charging duties imposed on them by congress.
 Whatever right Connecticut has in he controversy would be preserved,
New Britain herald., 1929-04-16

City. Water Supply Not Menaced By Hartfords Expansion Program
 Brought Before General Assembly
New Britains Interest in Capital Citys Policy Remote Engineer Holden Explains, But Technical Protest Will Be Entered - Stanley Works Power
 Plant Alone Threatened.

Although none of the present or contemplated sources of water sup ply for this city are affected by the huge extension plan advanced by the City of Hartford. officials of the 'o- cal government will oppose legisla- tive grants to allow the Capital City to proceed, this stand being in sup port of a policy that no municipal ity should be allowed to take water rights over and above those which it might reasonably be expected to need.
 The Stanley Works. owner of a hydro-electric plant at Rainbow. on the east branch of the Pennington river, is the only local interest threatened, as explained in the Her aid several weeks ago. Judge James E. Cooper, vice president and coun- sel for the concern. will present its objections to the legislative commit tee on cities on borough on the ground that riparian rights granted at a preceding session of the leg islature are threatened If Hartford $ allowed to proceed.
 Drinking Supply Not Menaced The drinking water supply of New Britain Is not even remotely threatened by the Hartford plan. nor would favorable vote by the
New Britain herald., 1929-04-16
NIGHT CLUB CURFEW
 RUNG IN NEW YORK
Police Tell Proprietors to End Festivities at
 ] a. m.

New York. April 16 P-Enforce- ment of the municipal law that makes 3 o'clock in the morning tn" close of the day for night clubs was started today by Police Commission- CT Whalen.
 Patrolmen on posts throughout the midtown theatrical district gave all clubs a 1o-minute warning that the almost defunct law was to be re- vived and that summonses would be issued to owners of places open aft be learned no summonses were is- be learned nosummonses were is- sued.
 As prelude to the curfew en- forcement detectives shortly after midnight toured a number of clubs in search of prohibition law viola lions. arresting employees of four clubs where they said liquor was found.
 Among the raided clubs were the Bon Ton in West 51st street. the Totto club in West 56th street, and the Swing club in West 55th street. Merrymaking was in progress at all the places. but the guests were not disturbed.
 Commissioner Whalen said en- forcement of the curfew law was
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New Britain herald., 1929-04-16

legislature interfere in any manner with any of the installments in the program prepared for the water de- partment by the engineering offices of Allan Hagen.
 The Hagen plan contemplates a water producing and storage sys- tenn which would provide for a city of 1S0,0OO residents on a normal per capita basis. Engineer Joseph H. Holden, in charge of the local plant. said today. This is considera biy more than twice the highest estimate of the city's present population.
 As explained by Engineer Holden today. this city is falling in line with the policy of municipalities and state governments throughout the country. which is one favoring use of streams to meet their needs. but avoiding the unlimited seizure of rights which might interfere in la ter years with the less farsighted and less fortunate communities which have not purchased in ad- vance or who have not secured leg islative grants.
 Wealthy communities, of which Hartford is cited as an example, are
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New Britain herald., 1929-04-16
Heiress to Cuggenheim Millions
 Weeds Young Real Estate Broker

New York. April G LP-The New York World said today that Natalie Guggenheim. IS, and only daughter of Edmond A. Guggenheim. wealthy copper magnate, was married last Friday to Thomas M. German. 21 year old real estate broker and son of railroad freight agent.
 The ceremony took place at All Saints Protestant Episcopal church Great Neck, Long Island. and was performed by the Rev. MT. kirklend Huske. The couple was attended by Joseph O'Connell a real estate and insurance broker of Great Neck. and an unidentified girl friend of the bride.
 Mrs. Guggenheim refused to con- firm or deny the report and MT. Guggenheim at White Sulphur Springs. Va. said he knew nothing about it. At the German home. a | modest dwelling in Port Washing ton. Long Island. where the Guggen helms maintain palatial home
 Mrs. German said she knew . Ii.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-16

cense had been taken out but pro- fessed to know nothing of the mar rage
 Until a few years ago when yonng German entered the real estate business. he helped his father. Pat rick German. in handling freight al the Port Washington station of the Long Island railroad.
 The World said German met Miss Guggenheim about a year ago when she had accompanied her mother to his office on some real estate busi- ness. He later became caller al the Guggenheim home and the news paper quoted Mrs. Guggenheim that on his last visit he had been ordered out of the house by Mir. Guggen- helm.
 Edmond Guggenheim is a member of the copper firm of Guggenheim Brothers. He is a son of Murry Gug- senheim and nephew of Daniel Isaac. and former United States Senator Simon Guggenheim of Colo rado.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-16
S0V|ETS SEE HOPE IN KELLOGG PACT
LitYinoH Makes Lengthy Appeal
 for Partial Disarmament
WARNS OF FUTURE WARS
Russian Makes Yelled Criticism of Certain Statesmen to Minimize Importance Of |. s. Plan for Re nouncing Armed Conflict.

Geneva. April 16 R4-MaXim Lit vinoff. Soviet vice commissar for for eign affairs, renewed his appeal for extensive worldwide partial disarm- ament in dramatic speech before the preparatory commission on dis armament of the League of Nations today.
 The Russian spoke in English, an- other of his delegation sitting beside him and handing him sheets of his manuscript as he needed them. He held everyonc's rapt attention a3 h" argued that rejection of the Soviet scheme meant dashlng of peoples hope for reduction of armament bur- dens.
 He expressed his disapproval of "refeated attempts of certain states men to minimize the importance of the Kellogg pact renouncing war and said ne even feared that the at- tempts to minimize the pact were made with a view to creating eXten- uating circumstances for possible ln- fringements or to weaken it's i'm portance as starting point for demand for disarmament.
 Commissions Method "Blind Alley"
 NJ. Litvinoff characterized the commissions method of technical in- vestigation of the armament problem as blind alley and will O the wisp with the gloom thicker than ever. He warned his hearers that there had been an increased number Of threats of war during the past year and he declared the recent pro- nouncement of responsible states men and members of parliament all testified to the growth of the alarm.
 Happily he said. along came the Kellogg pact which. as a result of the initiative of the Soviet govern- ment, already had come into force in eight states of that part of Europe considered under the greatest men, ace of war. Yet, if peace was to be really assured. he said the nations must abandon their reluctance to re-
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New Britain herald., 1929-04-16
Human Adding Machine Dies During Practice"

Peoria. H.. April 16 N- William Strong. the man who could compute figures with the speed of an adding machine and never knew how he did it. is dead.
 He would stand beside a rail- road track as a long freight rolled by. observing the car numbers: and when the caboose flashed past he would announce the total as correctly as the tab ulator with paper and pad who stood beside him.
 Merchants employed him at inventory time. in place of using adding machines. He would tell engineers how many bricks would be needed for a wall; compute cube root: give exact ages the instant a birth date was given him. Always to the ques- tion How do you do "" he would answer: T do not know"
 Strong. who was 50 years old. died yesterday on a railroad viaduct in Bartonville. a sub urb. where he was in the habit of going daily to perform the feat of box car numbers. "just te keep in practice" he said.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-16
U. s. WARSHIP TARGET
 FOR CHINESE GUNS
Rebels and Loyalists at Grips on Upper Yangtse
 River

Shanghai. April 16 R - Chaos reigned today along a stretch of the upper Yangtze river hundreds of miles l.ng as Wuhan rebels fought with loyal Nankingese who attacked them at both front and rear.
 Shipping blowing the river was raked with machine gun fire. and heavy field guns were trained on the stream at points where if they were brought into commission such boats as still were left would have to seek cover. Commercial boats failed to go above Hankow today.
 The |. s. s. gunboat Oehu was subjected to heavy fire above Chang, Hupeh province. but was not dam- aged. Previously the British gum boat Terne had been fired on and three British sailors wounded. A Chinese commercial boat was at- Chinese killed.
 The danger area. it appeared, was all the way from Shesi and Ichang, Hupeh province, to Chungking. in Szechwan province. The exact sit- uation was not clear. but it appear ed troops of the Wuhan factions re. treating up the Yangtze after the fall of Hankow had met with a large contingent of Szechwanese troops coming down the river to air the nationalists. Terrific fighting with the Wuhan troops beset at both front and rear ensued.
 At least e0,o00 soldiers were con- gregated on the north bank of the langtze between Shasi and Wuh- sen, while large numbers of Wuhan troops were attempting to cross the river at Sbasi and enter Human. Ranking government gunboats along the river were aiding their land forces. IL was not determined which faction was responsible for the fir- ing at other ships.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-16
COLON LINKED WITH CAMPAIGN ON WOODS Republicans Hear of Re- ported Pre-ElectiOn
 Agreement

Republican members of the com mon council who were surprised at last nights caucus when Assista nt Prosecutor William M. Greenstein was given an equal number of ball lots for prosecutor as was received by the incumbent. Joseph c. Woods. today told of reports which reached their ears prior to the meeting which had to do with ticket car- rying the names of Attorney Green stein and Attorney L. J. Colon as prosecuting attorneys.
 Attorney Colon was a candidate for the fifth ward aldermanic nomi- nation. but withdrew in favor of Peter J. Pajewski, who took the nomination and then won at tho polls. It is the understanding of re- publicans who spoke today that Pa jewski favored rewarding Colon with the assistant prosecuting st- torneyship. and in this move he had the support of his fifth ward col leagues. Alderman J. Gustave John- son of the fourth ward led the movement. nominating Greenstei1 for prosecutor. It is believed that the entire fourth ward delegation supported the alderman. and two others joined with the fifth ward to give Greenstein 10 votes.
 An undertone conversation be- tween Alderman David l.. Nair. who was chairman of the meeting. and Alderman Walter F. Falk. who 'ad been nominated for president pro tenn. preceded the second ballot MT. Woods held his 10 votes Green- stein had nine and one ballot was a blank. MT. Greenstein was not op- posed for assistant prosecutor.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-16
FARM BLOC COLD
 TO HOOVER STAND
Surprised it Mldness Of His
 Relief Recommendations
EXPRESS DISAPPOINTMENT
Senator BroOklSart Finds Inconsist- cncies-McNary Hunts in Vain for Mention Of IDebcnturc l'lan-Cap- per Not Enthusiastic.

Washington, April l6 (UP)-The farm bloc which generally has sup ported the president appeared sur prised today that his farm relief tarlr message to congress did not go further in the matter of relief.
 The message, opposing the fee or tax system of handling farm sui- pluses. and strongly opposing gen. eral tariff revision. was heard oy farm senators solemnly. After lis tening, with rather serious manner. some issued public comment indicat- ing mild dissa satisfaction.
 Senator Smith w. Brookhart. re- publican. Iowa. who campaigned for MT. Hoover. and Senator Capper. re- publican. Kansas. Hoover supporter and nominal head of the bloc, vo.c- ed the first bloc sentiment.
 Brookhart said the message was inconsistent in certain particulars and failed to five up to his expecta- tions. Capper said it was all right as far as it goes"
 Chairman McNary of the senate e agriculture committee. pointed out the document did not mention the debenture plan which his committee is planning to tack on the Hoover bill unless it receives more discour- agement from the department oi agriculture than was contained in the presidents message.
 COmments of Leaders
 Statements follow:
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New Britain herald., 1929-04-16
Conn. Fishing License
 For Citizen Coolidge

State Capitol, Hartford. April 16 P-By rising vote in honor Of former President Coolidge, the General Assembly enacted a bill today empowering the gov ernor to issue complimentary fishing and hunting licenses one of which will go to the former president when he comes to visit the state during the fishing season. As MT. Coolidge has told Governor Trumbull he would visit the state during the fishing season. which opened yesterday. the legislators wished honor him by allowing the gov- ernor to issue a complimentary license. The bill. hastily drawn up was passed under suspension of rules. It provides such li- censes may be issued on ap- proval of the fish and game commission
New Britain herald., 1929-04-16
Johnson Leads Drive on Woods For City Prosecuting Attorney;
 Kirkham Is Chosen as Counsel
Surprise Develops at Cau. GUS of Republican Mem bers of Council-Demo- crats Criticize PaOnessa.

Alderman J. Gustave Johnson made an unsuccessful attempt to overthrow Prosecuting Attorney Jo- seph G. Woods for renomination at the caucus of the republican mem- bers of the common council last night. two ballots being necessary lfor the defeat of Assistant Prosecut- ine Attorney William NJ. Greenstein
 who was nominated by Alderman Johnson for Mir. Woods place.
 On the first ballot there were ten votes for Mir. Woods and the same number for MT. Greenstein. and on the second ballot the former held his support while Mir. Greenstein had but nine. with one blank. That many of the council members were taken completely by surprise was apparent. and there was consider able speculation as to the probable outcome of the Johnson drive against Mir. Woods had Councilmen Clesson w. Parker. Charles o. Hol. and Roger w. Whitman been present.
 At the outset of the caucus. which
 was held in the hearing room al City Hall. Alderman David l.. Nair asked the members to stand up and introduced themselves. after which the business of nominating a presi" dent pro tempore was taken up. Alderman Johnson at once moved that the voting be by informal bal lot but Alderman Nair and others objected. saying that was not the customary procedure. Finally. AL derman Johnson did not insist on
 his motion and Councilman John E.
 Holmberg of the second ward nom- mated Alderman Walter R. Falk of the second ward for the office. The nomination was seconded by Alder
 Ean Donald l.. Bartlett of the third
 ward. and on motion of Councilman
 Adam Ziegler of the second ward, seconded by Councilman George A.
 Molander of the fourth ward. nom- nations were closed.
 Falk Unanimously Accepted Alderman Johnson moved that the nomination of Alderman Falk be made formal and unanimous. and it was voted. Alderman Falk thanked
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New Britain herald., 1929-04-16
BOYS OU1NuMbERED
 AS SPELLER CHAMPS
But Males Are Well Rep resented in First Schools
 Reporting

Seven girls and five boys have been selected to date as school champions in the Herald's fourth annual spelling contest. This tt. dicates that the girls are going te have a harder time holding their lead than ever before and that the boys have almost an even chance Of being represented on that trip to Washington as the guest of the Herald.
 Only one boy or one girl will go. but he or she will be accompanied by a Herald representative for one whole week of parties. banquets, theaters. excursions, sight seeing trips and general good time in Wash- ington, D. C., with the possibility of bringing home the national spelling championship.
 The list of spelling champions from St. Mary's parochial school 'n- ciudes three boys and six girls, while the list from the Sacred Heart school. the only schools thus far rec porting shows two boys and three girls. This is slightly more boyA than most average.
 Last years record was as follows:
 Central junior high school-thren girls.
 Camp school-three girls.
 Nathan Hale-two girls and one boy.
 St. Mary's-one boy and eight girls. tOne girl became city cham- pion)D
 St. Joseph's-three girls.
 St. Matthew's-two girls and one boy.
 Sacred Hear-three girls and three boys.
 Because Of the fact that the Sacred Heart school last year had no grades higher than the sixth. pupils were admitted from the two sixth grades. Since the opening of new eighth grade at that school this year only three pupils from that grade are eligible. thus by opening higher grade the Sacred Heart school au- fomatically loses three candidates for the prize.