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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-05-02
TORNADOES Lash
ARKANSAS AGAIN
Second TVbtsr in Month Hurls
Death and Ruin

Little Rock. Ark. May Lf-The
second series of tornadoes in Ar
kansas in less than a month today
took toll of at least six dead and
probably SO injured, with property
damage running high.
Striking a few hours apart In both
east and west parts of the state late
yesterday and last night, the torna-
does SO completely demoralized
communication systems that full re-
ports of the number of dead and in
jured was not obtainable early to-
day.
The six known dead were at
Brnkley and Wheatley, a few miles
apart, in northeast Arkansas. Three
of them were white persons. Mrs.
Dave Edwards and two daughters.
and three unidentified negroes.
More than 20 we're injured in that
section, some seriously. Reports
from Dagmar. southwest of Brinkley,
were that 20 persons were injured
there. Fort Smith and vicinity had
a dozen injured.
The number of dead was expected
to be increased by a thorough survey
of the section around Wheatley.
The first tornado struck at Fort
Smith in mid-afternoon. Five were
injured in the city and seven hurt
at Sand Prairie. small town near
there. Considerable property dam
age was caused.
The Brinkley and Wheatley storm
hit at $50 o'clock.
A staff correspondent Of the As
ISOLATED Press who was on the Rock
Island special train from Little
Rock. reported that the path of the
tornado was clearly visible from the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-05-02
ZONES LAW intent
:. :, AS MABEL Sees IT
purnose Is Not to "HaraSS' She
Tells ". c. I. U.

Washington, May PS-Long es-
tablished precedent and belief that
enforcement by harassmcnt is never
justified ARE held out by Mrs. Mabel
Walker Willebrandt, assistant attoi-
ney general in charge of prohloltlon
prosecutions, as reasons for her let
ter directing district attorneys 10
use "a wise discretion in appllca-
ton of the Jones law.
Her explanation of the letter.
which mas aroused widespread conf
ment. was given to Mrs. Lenna Lowe
Yost, legislative superintendent OF
the Nat,oaa. Womens Christian
Temperance union. and Is pubilshed
today by "The Union Signal, us OIL
fetal weekly organ.
Nabels Explanation
s~'The letter on the application o.
the new Jones amendment Followed
the precedent of the department long
established in the administration OF
the white slave traffic act she
says. Its purpose is to point out to
Emitted States attorneys the I'M
bortance of a careful study OF TIE
evidence prior to instituting actloh'
and the exercise of a wise discretion
in fitting that evidence into the par
ficular section of the law. violation
Of which it will best prove in court.
For, although the average man ana
Woman may be unaware OF the tact.
Avery LAWYER knows that the prose-
ea,tor must weigh evidence ara
choose (make an election Of RENE
dies is the legal term that applles)
under what section of the law he will
plead the case.
Particularly must every United
States attorney do this with prohlbl-
ton violations. Almost every viola
ton reported by prohibition agents
Il a legal infringement of no less
than five sections of law. TO wit ca
some of the internal revenue statutes
existing prior to prohibition; OBJ
The possession: co nuisance; 90
Transportation: tE) sale. Cd, or
manufacturing sections of the ma
tional prohibition act: the tariff act,
(H) the customs act, and frequently
(E) the prohibition law of the coun-
ty or state. To proceed under pos
session or some of the sections,
misdemeanor complaint may be
filed Immediately. To choose other
sections, the case must be presented
ID the grand jury.
Aimed At Commercial Cases
Omitted States Attorneys offices
have in the past used blanks charg-
ing sale just as a misdemeanor. They
can no longer do that. If the evil
dence is inconsequential in character
so that proof of more than illegal
possession is doubtful, it is mani
testify unfair TO a defendant to at
tempt to prove a felony. Enforce
ment by harassment is never justi-
fled. Moreover, Congree has revealed
the intent OF the new amendment to
reach commercial cases and when
commercialism can be shown by the
evidence, it is plain Congress intend
ed the prosecutor to press for the
higher penalties of the Jones law,
with the power of deportation OF
aliens engaged in such
violations 10 follow.
Graduating evidence before trial
has been always a prosecutors duty;
but 1t becomes Of greater importance
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-05-02
HIR0HIT0 GREETS
english NObLEMAN
Members Of Oldest Reisnine
Houses in World Meet

Tokyo, May R-The head of the
Oldest reigning house in the world
today extended a welcome to the
scion of the second oldest such as
Japan has not known in decade.
Emperor Hirohito met Prince
Henry. Duke of Gloucester son of
King George of Great Britain at the
railway station as he arrived on
mission to bestow the Order of the
Garter on the japanese ruler.
The emperor grasped the hand of
the British prince and chatted with
him for a moment after he had de-
scended from the coach to the sta
ton platform. Then he watched
smilingly as Crown Prince Chichibu
left with the visitor in a brilliant
procession to the Kasumigaseki pal
ace, which is to be his temporary
residence.
At the entrance the Princess Chi
chibu. acting as the empires hostess
on behalf of the empress, who eX-
poets soon to become a mother for
the third time. greeted the royal
guest The princess wore a smart
European afternoon frock.
The duke rode in siX-horse open
carriage, with red and gold decor
atoms from the station to the pal
ace. Prince Chichibu. who had met
him at Yokohama. where he de-
parked from H. NJ. s. Suffolk, was
seated alongside of him.
Both wore full dress uniforms, the
British prince that of the Tenth
Hussars and Prince Chichibu that of
the Third Regiment. AS they were
driven up the street both smiled and
saluted in acknowledgment of the
applause from the multitudes.
The emperor returned to his own
palace in a motor car unostenta-
tiously few minutes after the
princes colorful procession started.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-05-02
Boys Enjoy Fishing
In Stanley Quarter Pond

Boys under l6 years Of age had
their first opportunity of the season
to fish in Stanley Quarter park pond
yesterday, and large number Of
lines were cast into the water to lure
the elusive Johnny Reaches and
'bull-heads. The pond was stocked
through the work of Mayor Paones-
sa and fishing was first permitted
last year. Neighbors at first object
ed to the mayors plan, but have
since found that the practice has not
resulted in annoyances. Licenses
are issued at the office of the park
commission, subject to revocation
if all rules of the park department
are not observed.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-05-02

since the Jones amendment to the
Volstead act shows that congress in
tends those offenses which violate
the constitution itself to be felonies
and leaves other Volstead violations
as misdemeanors. A United States
attorney must proceed under the law
according to the intent OF congress,
and to do that he must exercise a
wise discretion in choosing his steps
of procedure"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-05-02

A ten per cent increase in freight
rates has been proposed, and the as
ISOLATION says: ION the surface this
appears no more or less than a gen.
eral advance in freight rates. In the
eastern rate case 1t is proposed to in
crease both east and west bound
rates 1t is proposed to increase
the present number of classes, name
ly six. to about % class scale of
rates"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-05-02
Texas Swept By Gales


Dallas, Texas. May P-Texas
weather moderated today after dis
turbances In almost every section of
the state.
Northern points were whipped by
a IS mile gale yesterday and series
of minor tornadoes swept about the
Arkansas line. Snow, hail, sleet, and
rain fell generally in the Panhandle.
Several negro farm hands were
reported injured in Smith county by
a tornado.
Street car service in Dallas was in
terrupted when the metal roof Of a
downtown automobile parking sta.
ton was hurtled through the air to
smash down power and telephone
lines. Windows were blown in,
signs, papers and sand filled the air.
and small sheds we're raxed.
Berger reported half hour OF
snow and intermittent showers.
Amarillo was hit by gusts of sleet.
slight rains and a bitter north wind.
Reports said Athens. Henderson.
Malakoff and Frankston were hit by
tornadoes. Communication lines
were severed and reports of damage
were not available.
UEAn HER AIN TT ASSIEUEn Ans
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-05-02
STRIKES OUT IL

New Haven. May UP) - The
pitching of Frank Nekola of Holy
Cross, who struck out 10 Ellis and,
allowed only one hit, featured the
Worcester colleges l to baseball
victory over Yale here yesterday.
Lawrence scored the only tally when
linehan, Yale catcher, dropped the
BALL
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-05-02
Manufacturers Alarmed
At Freight Rate jump

Hartford. May Pt-The Manu-
facturers' Association Of Connecticut
today prepared for information OF
its members a review of the eastern
class rate case before the interstate
commerce commission which is held
to be of greater importance to ship
pers of Connecticut than appears on
the surface.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-05-02

railroad tracks southwest Of Brink
ley.
Cutting = path about 200 yards
wide. it levelled telephone poles and
trees. he said. 1t apparently hit
first south Of Devalls Bluff. in the
vicinity of Dagmar. moved northeast
toward Brinkley. passing through
the outskirts of that town, then east
to Wheatley where it turned directly
north. Many of the injured were
from the section north Of Wheatley.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-05-02

Friedrichschafen Germany. May
c.-(P-The Graf Zeppelin, giant
German 6irigible, took off at $40
a. m. on a trip which was to make it
over Vienna and back.
Among the dirigible's 20 passen-
gers were Schurff. Austrian minister
of trade md traffic, and Count
Schwerin Won krosigk. representa-
tives of the Wurtemburg government
and various federal ministries and
the Japanese naval attache, Captain
katchira.
DR.. Hugo Eckener was in COM
mand.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-05-02
Graf Zeppelin Makes
Round Trip to Vienna

Vienna. May 2.-tP1The Graf
Zeppelin flew over Vienna at 9:15
a. m, four hours and five minutes
after leaving Friedrichshafen Ger
many. The airship is on a short Aus
trian cruise.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-05-02
Litvino1 supports Denial

Geneva. May /: L9LMaxim Litvin-
off, Soviet ce-commissar for foreign
affairs, who Is here In connection
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-05-02
DENIES RESIGNATION.
OF SOVIET DICTATOR
Embassy In Bosiia Refutcs Reports
That Stain Has Quit-IAtvin.
Oh Also Doubts Story.

Berlin. May 2 N-The Soviet EN-
bassy definitely denied today reports
published by the New York World
that Joseph Stain had resigned his
post Of general secretary of the GEN.
trail committee of the communist
party OF Soviet Russia.
Other sources said they were un-
informed.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-05-02
Hoffman Verdict Upheld
By the Supreme Court

court decisions handed down yester-
day sustain G. F. Heublein, Inc, in
it's case against the Hartford Board
OF street commissioners; clear Clar-
ence and Edward F. Laubin Of this
city OF responsibility in the auto.
mobile accident on Blue Hills av-
enue on May 20. 1928, as the result
of which Paul r. Schmeiske's IN
testate died, and find no error in the
superior court jury verdict tor
Israel Hoffman, New Britain thea
ter owner.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-05-02

with the preparatory diaarmameae
conference. said today he was Ger.
tain reports OF the resignation Of
Joseph Stain were not true.
Il do not know anything absut It
but ! am absolutely sure 1t 10 not
true" he said.
Stain. a. secretary general Of the
central committee OF the communtse
party In Soviet Russia, Yields = prae-
teal dictator's power in that coun-
try, and has grown 10 powerful ne
was recently able to arrange the
exile of the once powerful Leon
Trotzky. and others formerly II
power.
The Office OF chairman Of the cen.
trail committee has been vacant sincs
the death of Nicolai Lenin. The head
Of the central committee IL post
which overshadowes mere govern
mental offices which are subject to
the direction OF the communist
party.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-05-02

Mount Lassen volcano. in Califor-
mia. is the only one that has erupted
in this country during this century.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-05-02

A.d Fre.joy l. always available II pint
packages in vanilla or chocolate
both conbi.ed-and in Neapolitan,
which 10 vanilla, chocolate, and straw.
berry. An all-year favorite 10 vanilla,
served with berrisA cbeoolsts sauce, OF
died fruits.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-07-05
WHALE MOVES CHANNEL BUOY
 NEW LOCATION S. s. TUPPER ARRIVES SEATTLE FROM KUSKOKWIM; OFF
 AGAIN AUGUST 1

SEATTLE, July 5, Bringing weird tale of beluga whale towing buoy set to mark shoals on the Kuskokwim, Capt. Charles s Carlson, of the W. M Tupper, arrived here. He said the beluga became entangled in one of the chanel buoys and dragged it to the location of another where it was shot.
 The whale was taken by a pilot boat to Quinhagak village where it was to be barba- cued fo a tribal celebration Capt. Carlson exhibited pictures to prove his story
 The s. s. Tupper will leave Aug 'ust l for Unimak Island where the Shishaldin volcano has been belch- ing fire and smoke into the heavens.
 The speed craze has grasped the Indians along the Kuskokwim river districts Captain Carlson said and he will take back with him a large number of outboard racing motor boats. One a 40-foot motor and sailer and a number of Columbia river fishing boats.
 The ancient Aaiak has now been
  relegated to the junk heap. The vessel will also carry school books, flour, radio sets, canned goods and a experimentation of other freight for the isolated sections of Alaska.
 The passenger list will consist of government school teachers, mis- sionaries and traders On the re- turn trip the Tupper will bring down 35 reindeer for use in Santa Claus teams at Christmas time; also gold bullion, furs and fish. The vessel will go to KuskokWim, via Sand Point and Unga.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-07-05
GALLANT ATTEMPT
 ID SET NEW MARK
 FAILS, DUE MOTOR

MINNEAPOLIS, July 5, P)-A sputtering motor, which gradually lost it's power, brought a dramatic end to the gallant attempt of Thor wald Johnson and Owen Hough- land to set a new mark for an en- 1urance airplane flight after nearly 150 hours of continuous flying.
 Three struts, holding what is known as the "exact valve notion, were sheared off in some unex- plained manner, it was discovered after the ship was inspected by the aviators.
 The mishap, they said, allowed compression to accumulate in the cylinders, forcing gasoline back in 10 the carburator and gradually Smothering the motor.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-07-05
PLACES OV uEW COMMITTEE MADE
 FUR FARM HEADS

WASHINGTON, July 5, (P)-Two more branches of agriculture, fruit growing and dairying, were given recognition by President Hoover in selecting the personnel of the new ly created federal farm board.
 A place on the board, to which will be entrusted the task of carry ing out the provisions Of the ad- ministration of the farm relief law, was offered to w. s. Moscrip, sec- retary treasurer of the Twin City Milk Producers Association of St. Paul and Charles O'Teague of the California Citrus League. A defin- tie arrangement with them has not been reached yet, however, and 1t was reported from Los Angeles that MT. O'Teague would probably de- cline the appointment because of the pressure of business affairs.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-07-05
NATIVES IF ALASKA
 LEARNING FAST, SAYS
 RECENT VISITOR HERE

SEATTLE. July 5, (P)-The na- tives of Alaska are fast learn ing the ways of the white man, even to religion, but much missionary work still remains to be done in the opinion of Mrs. May Leonard Woodruff, secretary of the Metho- dist Womans Home Missionary So- viety who arrived here after five weeks in the Territory.
 Mrs Woodruff was accompantrrl rorth by Mrs D. F. Devinny of St. Paul, who is trustee of the mission ary society. The women surveyed the Methodist childrens' home in Seward. Work is being done by the hospital mission at Nome
 The women will recommend the missionary board to build more missions in Alaska.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-07-05
TWO FALL ID DEATH
 IN CREvAsSE MOUNT RAINIER. NAT. PARK

PARADISE INN, Rainier Nation al Park, July 5, (P)-Forrest Great house, football coach of the Lincoln high school, Seattle and Edwin Wetzel, young Milwaukee attorney are believed to have been killed when they fell into a crevasse on Mt. Rainier.
 Four others, badly battered who had climbed to safety after fall are L. H. Brigham of Seattle, Rob- ert Strombel of Tacoma, D Yancy Bradshaw of Cambridge, Mass, and E. P Weatherly of Kansas City.
 The men were returning from a climb to the top of the mountain when the tragedy occurred. One party fell from exhaustion taking all down into the crevasse 100 feet below.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-07-05
GUNMAN SLAYS UP WOUNDS ANOTHER: |s
 CAPTURED, HOSPITAL

SPRINGFIELD, O., July 5, P)- 4 gunman killed a policeman, se- riously wounded another and was wounded himself three times as he shot his way from a hotel after police attempted to question him regarding automobile ownership.
 The bandit was captured after ward as he sought medical treat 1zaent in hospital and is under guard charged with murder. Phy- s5cians said he would recover.
 A woman who occupied room with him is held by the police.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-07-05
FIREWORKS EXPLODE

OMAHA, July ,, (R-An explos
 sion of fireworks took the lives of t'co men and destroyed the stock in the building of Brinn & Jensen Co, a wholesale store. The dead are Harry H. Jones, vice president, and Myron Jensen, son of J. P. Jensen, president of the company. The loss in stock and the building is estimated at more than $1O0, ,00O.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-07-05
PLANE EXPLODED:
 F|VE KILLED AND
 TWO BADLY HURT

LANDAU, Germany, July 5, (P)- Five passengers were killed and two were seriously injured when a new plane, the "D-16', exploded and fell into Lake Constance.
 The catastrophe happened just as the machine was about to alight on the lake, being only a few feet above the surface at the time the sharp explosion took place. The plane turned over and sank. There were seven persons aboard the ma chine; five passengers, a pilot and a navigation officer.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-07-05
CHEMICAL ANAL Ys|S
 REVEALS PILOT DRUNK

MEINEOLA, N. Y, July 5, '(P1- pr. Alexander Goettler reported that he has made a chemical an alysis of the vital organs of Winner Stultz flyer, who was killed with two passengers Monday.
 The doctor found That the man was very drunk at the time of his death The findings were made hy an order from the coroner who the deaths. pr. Goet- tler also fund a large amount of all cohol in the stomach and brain of Stultz.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-07-05
LAST RITES FQR
 PIONEER ALASKA
 LADY. AT SEATTLE
CAME NORTH DURING GOLD RUSH DAYS; LIVED IN TER
 RITORY 25 YEARS

SEATTLE, July 5, (P)-The last rites for Mrs. Anna Nicholson Hall, pioneer Alaskan, who died Sunday in Worchester, Mass, will be held tomorrow in Benton.
 Mrs Hall was born here 67 years ago and went North with her first husband during the gold rush days and lived in Nome and other Alaska districts for more than a quarter of a century.
 She came out two years ago; she $ survived by her husband George Hall, her mother Mrs. Anna Wurst Of Benton and five sisters and two brothers.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-07-05
COLONEL. OHLSON IF ALASKA RAILROAD
 J0URNEYED, NOME

NOME, July 5, (P)-The Cutter Northland departed for St. Mich ael Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock and expected to return here for the Fourth of July.
 The Cutter Haida sailed in the early morning for Dutch Harbor via St. Lawrence Island.
 A. A. Bennett arrived at 1. a. m. yesteday, picked up Colonel Ohl- son, general manager of the Alas ka Railroad, who came down the river enroute to Nome where he expected to arrive today. He plans to leave for Fairbanks.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-07-05
FAST FLYING JUST
 GO0D SPORT, HAWKS

NEW YORK, July 5, (R)-Fging to Los Angeles and back in less time than any other person has covered the distance is just a good bit of sport to Capt. Frank H. Hawks.
 When he hoped from one coast city to the other in a single jump of 2800 miles in 19 hours, 10 min utes and g seconds and then came nome in nearly hours less, it was merely discharging his duties as aviation director of a large oil com ? any, he explained.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-07-05
TEMPS DYNAMITE EXCHANGE DESTROY
 SHORTAGE, RECORDS

LOS ANGELES, July 5, (P- The Grain Exchange was damaged by dynamite which Perry E. Par son, cashier, admitted he placed in the hope of destroying records covering a $1 1,5OO shortage in his accounts.
 The blast caused damage eSti- mated at $3,000 but did not oblit crate the Exchange record. Fur ther damage was prevented by office workers who extinguished lighted candle in a lavatory near open gas jets.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-07-05
SOCIETY WOMEN ARE
 KILLED: HI BY CAR

SAN FRANCISCO, July 5, (P)- Carl Flannigan, 26, former hos pital attendant, whose speeding auto crashed into a machine car rying three prominent society women, killing tow of them and seriously injuring the other, was arraigned and held for S5,000 bail on charges of manslaughter and driving while drunk
Seward daily gateway., 1929-07-05
HELEN WILLS AGAIN
 ASSERTS SUPREMACY

WIMBLEDON, Eng, July 5, (P- Helen Wills reasserted her supre- macy over the worlds women ten his players by defeating Helen Jacobs of California in final Brit ssh womens singles championship. The scores were 6-1 and 6-2.
 The victory was easily won and gives Miss Wills the title for the third straight year. A few days ago Miss Wills won the French championship for the second straight time.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-07-05
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Boston 40: New York 3-8. Pittsburgh 8-8: St. Louis AZ. Cincinnati 9-5; Chicago 8-10. Philadelphia l4-3; Brooklyn 12-5.
 AMERICAN LEAGUE Philadelphia 8-8; Boston 1-1. Chicago 9-5; Cleveland 2-12 New York 8-14; Washington A. St. Louis 12-7: Detroit 6-6.
 PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE Hollywood 6-3; Sacramento 60. First game called by agreement in the 10th inning.
 Missions 43; Oakland 3-5. Los Angeles 13-9; Portland 5-2. San Francisco 9-22; Seattle 5-1O.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-07-05
FORMER NOME|TE
 WILL ATTEND HE
 BIC "STANPED

SEATTLE, July 5, -(P)-Harrison B. Martin, attorney for the Federal Trade Commission in Chicago, is the latest to send word that he in tends to be present at the Sour doughs' Stampede" and will ar rive here August 6th
 Martin went to Nome on the first trip of the s. S Victoria into the gold rush camp in 1900 and spent his second season there in 1904 and was assistant U. s. attorney in Val Idez in 1908 and 1909.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-07-05
PHONE COMMUNICATION
 N.. ]. PLANE: LONDON

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J., July 5, (PAA telephone conversation be- tween an airplane flying 1000 feet above Hadley field here was heard distinctly in London.
 The test, the first of it's kind in history, was made possible by the American Telephone & Telegraph Co.,, and demonstrated by Interna- tional News Service.