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New Britain herald., 1929-03-23
Uncover New Racket for Claiming
 Kinship and Pro6ting From Wills

West Chester, Pa. March 23 tP.- Three states joined here last night in exposing new racket"
 As result, Joseph stewart Man ley, of Malvern, Pa. is under arrest, another man is being sought and authorities said they believed they had uncovered scheme by which false claims of kinship to deceased persons had been used 10 obtain pos session of several estates. Manley was held in default of $2,500 bail tor a hearing Monday.
 Manley farm hand Is charged with perjury in connection with his claim 10 have been a cousin of the late Miss Annie w. Prince. of Somer- vile. Mass.
 District Attorney John \. Guss. of Chester county. said tonight that Manley had admitted obtaining s1.- GOO from the estate of Mrs. Emma M. Peters, of Chicago whose son he claimed to be.
 In his statement 10 the district at torney, Maniey maintained that he was a cousin of Miss Prince, whose
New Britain herald., 1929-03-23
STOCKS IN DROP
 AS MARKET OPENS
Early Declines Due to Concern
 Over Credit Outlook

New York. March g P-Stock prices moved irregularly lower at the opening of today's market in re flection of continued uneasiness over the credit situation. Early declines of points each were recorded by Union Carbide. Goodyear Rubber and Westinghouse Electric, Katy" common fell back a point. Americap Can and Columbia Graphophone were marked up about lh2 points each.
 International Nickel opened with d block Of 10000 shares at 52. up 1 3S, but lost part of its gain. Mid land Steel Products preferred ran up more than points, and brisk recoveries took place in the Advance Rumely issueS. National Cash Reg ister, Johns Manville. Greene Cana nea and American & Foreign Power also received strong buying supper, in the early trading
 Foreign exchanges opened steady with Sterling cables unchanged at $4.S5 3-S.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-23

estate is in litigation in Massachu- sets. It was this case that resulted in his arrest. Attorney General War ner of Massachusetts, having notified District Attorney Guss that Manley in his deposition there had named Josephine Williams. cousin of Miss Prince, as his mother, while in deposition filed in Chicago as claim ant to the Peters estate he said his mother was Emily Marjorie Peters.
 In his statement to District Alt torney Guss. Manley was quoted as having said that he was put up'' 10 the Chicago claim by man named John Mckeone. and that he had given Mckeone s400 of the $1,000 he received from the Peters estate. Manley said he did not know Me- keone's present whereabouts.
 Manley is 45. married, and the father of three children.
 TREASURY BALANCE
 Treasury Balance, $4o9,973.oso. READ HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
New Britain herald., 1929-03-23
Birth Record

A daughter. Lynette, was born on March 14 to MT. and Mrs. Barney Kramer of 560 w. 151st street, New York City. MT. Kramer is a former resident of this city. He was formerly connected with the New England Market on Stanley street and is a past chancellor of Et. Elmo lodge, No. 21, K. of r.
 A son was born to Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Rappanotti of 152 Oak street at New Britain General hos pital today
New Britain herald., 1929-03-23
John f'ietlOtuwicz

Funeral services for John fiedor- ovcz of 100 Broad street were cbn- dnctcd this morning at S:30 o'clock from the home and at 9 o'clock in the Holy Cross church. Rev. Victor Plaskowski celebrated requiem high mass.
 Six altar boys of the Holy Cross church acted as pail bearers. Rev, Father FiaskoWski conducted the comm,ttal services at the grave in the Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-23

To be considered next week is the bill providing pensions for the two Bridgeport women employees. passed by the senate but recommitted to the house. A committee of confer ence will arrange for concurring ac- ton.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-23
City Advertisement SANITARY SEWER IN CORIBlN
 AVENlTE

Notice is hereby given that a hearing will be held before the Board of Publlc Works. City of New Britain. in Room 306, City Hall at 73o p. m.. Tuesday. March 26th, 1929. on the construction of a sani- tarv sewer in Corbin Avenue. from Shuttle MeaC.w W Avenue northerIy about 100 feet
 All interested persons are request cd to be present at said hearing. if they see cause, and be heard in re- lation to the above.
 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.
 Thomas r. McGrath, Clerk.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-23
REAL ESTATE NEWS
W arraIlty

Gennaro Palmieri, trustee. to the New Britain Real Estate and Title Co.,. South Main and Ellis streets.
 Anna and John Dialtuowa 10 Jo- seph Bura!. ct al, Belden street.
 Steve Garrick, ct ux, to Joseph NJ. Zuk, Bronson and Dewey streets.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-23

Works.
 Edith J. Woitowitz, 37,c5O. Home. Josephine Tutles, 36,4OO, Conner cial Trust Co.
 Eva Gianotti, s0.2OO, Stanley Rule and Level.
 Anna kozlowsky. 2S.375, Stanley Rule and Level.
 Mildred Drauchick. s5,010. City Realty Corp.
 Estelle Smith, el.600. Mohican Co.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-23
CARD OF THANKS

Miss Ella Partoka wants 10 ex- press her deep appreciation for the sympathy shown by the friends of her father. Felix Partoka.
 Signed, Miss Ella Partoka.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-23
WuN Street Brief

New York. March 23 R1Copper for export was advanced in price to- day one cent a pound to 24 3-S cents following similar rise to 24 cents for domestic copper yesterday.
 An issue of 4,So0,o0o marks of the German Ford company will be made early in April. Ford Motor company of France also is expected to launch its financing soon, with some stock holders restrictions to keep shares in French hands.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-23
Funerals
Mrs. Felicia Scalise

Funeral services for Mrs. Felicia Scallse If IT. Sexton street were held this morning at S;30 o'clock from the home ana at o'clock in St. Mary's church. X solemn high mass Or requiem was celebrated by Rev. Thomas J. LaWlor. assisted by Rev. Walter J. Lyddy as deacon. and Rev Walter A. McCrann, sub deacon.
 As the body was enterinf the church, Professor John Crane played Arise My Soul,' on the organ. At the offertory, Mrs. Mary Crane sang, Pie Jesu.' and as the body was being borne from the church, sne rendered, Abide With Me-"
 The pail bearers were Emilio Trimiani, Frank Rucin. Joseph Scalise, James Scalise. Jocano Crin- faro and Silvestro Colelli.
 -tev. Fathe.' Lawlor conducted the comnittal services at the grave in St. Marys cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-23
Frank NJ. ItOsia.


 Funeral services for Frank M Rosia of % Mill street were held this morning at $50 o'clock at the home and at o'clock in St Jo- seph's church. A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. John J. Kane assisted by Rev. John C. Brennan as deacon and Rev. Thomas J. Laden, subdeacon.
 AS the body was entering the church, Mrs. Frank Sullivan ren- dered Nearer My God to Thee on the organ At the offertory. James Sullivan sang, Pie Jesu.' At tho conclusion of the mass Mir. Sulli- van sang. Some Sweet Day" and as the body was borne from the church. Mrs. Frank Sullivan played Diana's funeral march.
 The pail bearers were James Arute, Salvatore lnsanti. Jerome Baccario, John Valentine, Frank Tarute and Joseph Gerlonc. There was wealth of floral offerings.
 Rev. Father Kane conducted the commiftal services al the grave in St, Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-23
BERLIN NEWS
Continued from Page 7.)

morrow. Rev. Vernon L. Phillips will be in charge of the services. Sunday school will follow the church services.
 Berlin Cong. Church
 There will be service at the church at 1o:45 o'clock tomorrow. Rev. z, A. Fiske will be in charge of the services. There will be . spe-
New Britain herald., 1929-03-23
FOUR BIG FIGHTS BEFORE ASSEMBLY

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New Britain herald., 1929-03-23
No Opposition at Hearing

The hearing was held this week. with Mir. King and Mir. Harvey ~ap- bearing for their bill and encount- erins no opposition The old age pen sion bills met death in the legislature this week. as did the two women's S working hour measures and the Ss5.0o0,ooo elevated toll expres. highway proposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-05

He came upon huge panther pinned beneath a
fallen tree. AS Tarzan approached the snarling
beast struggled anew to free himself. The ape-man
stood before the helpless creature and fitted an
arrow to his bow. sudden whim stayed his hand
Why rob the creature Of life when it would be so
easy to restore its liberty? He stepped closer to
the pinioned animal. It seemed uniniured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-05
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

l84l 10th NW.-Large, dry basement room,
f1ve windows. kitchen and parlor PRIVILEGES;
beautiful home; $25; an opportunity. s.
NEAR CHEVY CHASE CIRCLE-Front room,
large, windows; also large room, private
lavatory: half block Conn. ave. Rent reas.
Private home. Clev. $780,
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RoOMS-FUR. AND UNFUR.

NEAR MAYFLOWER HOTEL on M ST. NV
-2-room suite. closets, second-fioo fronts
abundant heat, hot water, electricity. Phone
North GOA.
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SALE AUTOMOBILES.
THRIFTY PEOPLE BUY
UNDER THIS
FAMOUS GUARANTEE.
HERE IS THE GUARANTEE

HERE IS THE GUARANTEE.
If, after driving any used car
purchased from the WALLACE
MOTOR COMPANY for three
days, you are not entirely salts
fed, your money will be cheer
fully refunded without question !;
provided only, that the used car
is in the same condition as when
delivered to you.
1929 Nash Standard Sedan ..... $500
1923 Chrysler Sedan (62)...":. 900
1929 Nash Special Coach. 80. $50
1927 Chevrolet Sedan. ......... 285
1926 Nash Special Sedan. 325
1926 Nash Advanced Sedan. -. $50
1927 Buick Standard Coach. .... $50
1929 Nash Special Sedan. .......l $50
1927 Nash Advanced Sedan. 80. 200
Open Evenings and Sundays.
WALLACE MOTOR CO.,
1909 L St. NV.
Decatur 228O.
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ROONIS-SIIRuRRAN.
ROOMS ANN R0Apn

POTOMAC, Va, 100 e. Windsor ave.-Two
furnished rooms, ami, Ink; or one fur
nished room for gentleman. Alex. 1881. 6"
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kOOMS AND BOARD.
OWNER of detached corner home in Chevy
1pper and lover VIDE porcnes i around Three
sides of house, flowers, fruit, shrubs, 2 in
family, hot-water heat, cleo, etc, would
porc6 to men tWn b rSHm eSeeent
home table; y block from car; Take Alta
Vista, Somerset or District Line car, get
to Willard and Wootton ave. $40 each.
1411 KENNEDY ST. N.W.-Nicely furnished
single and double front rooms, semi-private
bath excellent board; private family. II"
OPPOSITE WALTER REED HOSPITAL; FOOT
with or without board; best home cooking.
Call after 6:45 pm. Georgia 1857. Sc
1929 K ST. NV, The Lee-Marque-Fur-
semi-priyate bath: excellent board. ss .
1927 MONROE ST. N.W--Attractively FUR
nished large front room, southern exposure,
for two, in private home. Adams l733.
1919 QUE ST. N.W.-Furn. single front, sec
water. h.-w.h.; small family.
1914 r. /. AVE. N.W.-Garge room for two,
So weekly each; central location; excellent
meals. n. Bis.
1928 18th N,W.---Double room, private bath,
very reasonable.
$3.50 TEA ST. N.W.--Wanted 4 refined q. o.
mea auet homs Phone Pos Boss
joining bath; exceptional private home;
nigh location; well balanced meals. Col.
HILLCREST mn, 1900 18th st. n.w.--If you
like surroundings, see our immense club
like home and learn our low rates; some
4509 5th ST. NV
Large room for two Employed Semi-pri-
vate bath, shower. cont. h. w; breakfast.
Adams 3067. Sc
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WANTED-ROOMs AND BOARD.
YOUNG LADY desires room and board in
private home, vicinity of Italian embassy
Address Box 436-B. Star%ofhce.
soms one 70 share n1 an Srtmsn. 0 Addr. g
Box 499-B, Star ONCE RS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-05

C-H-R-Y-S-L-E-R
USED CAR DEPARTMENT.
25%
DOWN PAYMENT.
3O-DAY GUARANTEE ON
ALL CARS.
o0-DAY GUARANTEE ON
ALL BATTERIES.
BALANCE PAYABLE
WEEKLY OR MONTHLY.
EVERY CAR PRICED DOWN
AND YOU WILL FIND THAT
WE HAVE THE BEST
SELECTION OF USED CARS
THAT HAS EVER BEEN
SHOWN IN WASHINGTON.
COME IN AND SEE
FOR YOURSELF.
HERE ARE JUST A FEW WE
ARE OFFERING AT UNUSUAL
PRICES AND TERMS,
RoADSTERS.
1o2o-ChrysIer Is Sport Roadster.
l929-Chrysler IS Roadster.
l9z8-Chrysler u Six Wire-Wheel
Roadster.
1o27-Buick Standard 6 Roadster.
1927-Chrysler 20 Roadster.
1926-Chrysler 20 Roadster.
1926-Buick Master E Roadster.
SEDANS.
lo2o-Chrysler 65 Sedan.
l929-Graham- Paige Sedan.
l929-Whippet 6 Sedan.
!928-Chrysler u Sedan.
l929-Chrysler IS Royal Sedan.
COACHES AND BRoUGHAMs.
1926-Chrysler 20 Coach.
l926-Chrysler 20 Brougham.
l927-Chrysler 90 Coach.
l926-Hudson Coach.
lo26-Hudson Brougham.
MANY OTHERS.
COME EARLY AND AVOID
THE RUSH.
H. B.. LEARY, JR., & BROS,
1928 14th St. NV.
North 1926
Open Evenings and Sundays.
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1900 COLUMBIA RD.-LIvING ROOM. Bed
room, Kitchen, bath; clean; light, airy; con-
venient to bus. car lines: adults. 81
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WANTED-COUNTRY BOAR
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

Gao K ST. N.W.--TWo ROOMS AND KITCH-
en- for Ink; electricity, gas and hot-water
heat. Metropoiithn- 900. -: =. Y
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SHARE WITH GENTLEMAN. HALF COM
pletely furnished apartment; college student
inclined preferred. References eX-
changed; rental moderate 1904 Lombardv,
2019 Eye st. NV. HERBERT r: SMITH. IA
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4i4 ST. NE-BEAUTIFUE AND. 8
housekeeping: very reasonable. Lincoln 3005.
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ROOMS-FURNISHED
HGnnAlnnAA

AIS MONROE NW.-Bright, Comfortable
room, and floor; gentleman preferred; rea-
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| 2007 KALORAMA hD.
rooms. bath: porch: furnished; also
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FURNISHED AS YOU WOULD FURNISH
3 RSchanan Apis. ts26 18th st.; S51: SO mo.
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l446 N ST. NW.-NEWLY DECOKATED:
bright rooms, nicely furnished kitchenette
bath; ami: inst. hot water; clean, quiet.
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DUPONT CIRCLE. 1926 18th ST. = TWO
very desirable rooms and kitchenette tslnR
in kitchenettel, 3rd<fioor 'front.'. also; garage
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-08-07
TAX FIGURE
TO RUN HIGH
State Board Estimate
Shows Large Increase.

BIZ Times Special
ANDERSON, Ind, Aug. Fig
ures which will be certified by Coun-
ty Auditor Ward Shetterly to the
various taxing units of the county
total sos, 56O,695, an increase OF
$2,217,5OO over last year. The final
figures were compiled following the
filing of assessments made against
foreign corporations by the state
tax board.
Levies made this year for taxes
to be collected next year will be
based on the figures compiled by
the auditor as follows: Adams
township, $2571 ,425; Anderson
township, $5,O77, 27O; Boone town
ship, $2,1O5,525; Duckcreek town
ship, S1,822,645; Fallcreek township,
$685., sos; Green township, $1,75o,-
235: Jackson township, $1,616,l90;
Lafayette township, $3,097, 070; Mon
roe township, $4,429, 1855; Pipecreek
township, SO ,243,0 65; Richland town
ship, $716,790; Stonycreek township,
81 ,e65, 295; Union township, 5000
AIS: VanBuren township, $1,942 $50;
town of Aladdin, $88,795; Chester
field, $28o, 455; Frankton, $5o1 800;
ingalls,, $248,8O0: Lapel, SAT- ,735;
Markleville, $3.50, 400; Orestes, S1S2,-
800; Pendleton, S1,738,125; Summit
vile, $537,85o; Alexandria, $2,790,-
3e5: Anderson, $41, 744,560.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-08-07
WATER SERVICE
COST $4,000
Extension of Pipes in South
Marion Expensive.

RU Times Speci1l
MARION, Ind, Aug. IAN esti-
mated cost of $4,000 has been
placed by Superintendent S. M. Van
Cleave on the proposed water main
extension for South Marion. install
lation of larger mains, requested on
several occasions by residents and
manufacturers of that part of the
city, is expected to give ample pres
sure at all times.
A greater part of the estimated
cost of the improvement is for pipe,
5000 feet being required to extend
the mains to Thirty-f1fth street. The
pipe would cost $19,075.
Grading and laying the mains
would cost. according to the estl-
mate, $8,o84. The remainder of the
estimated cost is for valves, fittings
and freight.
Contract was signed Monday by
the board of public works with the
Worthington Pump and Machinery
Company, Cincinnati, for the pur-
chase of two electrically driven
pumps for the water works. The
pumps will cost $3.50 and will be
in operation within sixty days.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-08-07
half MILLION
TO Be SPENT
FOR BUILDINGS
Extensive Program Mapped
for Charlottesville This
Year.
FACTORY WILL EXPAND
$4,000 Improvement to
Be Made at Light Plant;
Many New Houses.
FACTORY WILL EXPAND

Bu Times Special
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Ind, Aug.
Public and private building pro-
grams in the city of Charlottesville
provide for an expenditure this
year Of more than half million
dollars. officials believe that the
extensive construction is indicative
OF thriving business and industrial
conditions.
The largest expenditure is $780,
600 for improvements at the light
plant. Other Improvements include
a large addition at the Mid-StateS
Steel and Wire Company plant,
half a dozen new store buildings in
the downtown district and almost
a score of residences.
There is decided lack of rental
houses in Charlottesville, according
to competent authorities, and a
number of such houses will be built
in the near future.
One new factory has been OBJ
tanned for Charlottesville and
Chamber of Commerce officials eX-
peet to complete negotiations for
another within the next two weeks.
The latter will employ about $50
men at the start.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-08-07
Five of Eight Men Who
Marched With Sherman
Hold Reunion.

Bu Times Special
COLUMBUS, Ind, Aug. Five
of the eight surviving members OF
Company E, 22d Indiana Infantry
regiment, which marched with Sher-
from Atlanta to the sea- met here
Tuesday in annual reunion at the
assembly room of the county court
house. They answered to roll call,
after which there was a short busl-
ness session and the rest OF the
time was given over to renliniscing
of war days. Eachsof the five vet
Grams came here from other coun-
ties, as they have been doing once
each year, and at the close OF the
reunion it was decided to meet here
again next year.
The youngest member among the
survivors present was Thomas w.
Sample of near Nabb, Ind, 81 years
old. Others who attended were An
drew Smith of Seymour, George Luz
cas- of Freetown, Henry Jewell OF
Franklin, and James Wright of In
dianapolis. Wright is secretary OF
the association and has served in
that capacity for twenty years.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-08-07
UNIT OF
GUARD IS IN CAMP

Blackwell, Walter Early, Charles 6:
Austin, Raymond Frisbie, Howard
Kileore; Privates Harry Adams.
Ethan Allen, Eugene Allen, Carl
Goodwin, Milton Gourley, Joseph
Goodwin, Benjamin Griner, Harley
Morris, Jasper Rogers, H. c. Shaul.
J. o. Shaul, Lester Sparks, Clifford
Summers, Charles Toles, Hugh Van
Cleave, c. A. Vandalism, Roy Vas
binder. Chester Warner, Al Weir,
Charles Yeagley. Earl Yeagley, Har-
old Huffman, william Traylor, Clar-
ence Beecraft, Raymond Barker,
Charles E. Gilmore, Wilbur James,
Locker S. Wiseman, Leroy Anthony,
Leroy Barker, George F. Bennett,
Ralph W. Biddle, Glen Birdsong,
William K. Blazler, Sylvester Bryant,
Dominica Kalabria, Marian S. Cart
er, Herman Carrier, Walter Carroll.
George w. Coffman, Ralph Conner,
Arthur Dudley, Walter Hardwick,
Paul Knapp Edward Knott, Albert
w. Lever, James c. Manley, Mere
dith Reading, and william South
worth.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-08-07
FUN GALORE IS
ARRANGED FOR
State LEGION
Richmond Will be Host to
Thousands of Veterans
This Month.
REGISTER ON AUGUST "a
Convention Will Last Two
Days, With Preliminary
FroIics Slated.

Ri Times SDerfnL
RICHMOND. Ind, Aug. 7.-One
of the largest and most complete
programs ever presented for a state
convention is the one released today
by the local committee of the Amer
lean Legion.
The convention will be held here
Aug. Is and 81, but the entertain
ment and fun starts Saturday, Aug.
"A. Advance reservations indicate
that the attendance will be the
largest at state convention in the
history of the organization in In
diana.
Local officials state that many
items of entertainment are not in
Guided on the official program, but
all can be assured that they will
have no spare moments.
Registration will open Saturday,
Aug. "a, at 10 a. m, and will con-
tinue until late Monday, Aug. 26.
The big 40 and parade, banquet,
and wreck will be held Saturday
night.
Midnight shows and dancing for
every one will take place every night
and will be free to registers ed guests.
Sunday morning will be given over
to golf, rifle and pistol contests.
Sunday afternoon is the NAM
moth entertainment program and
will include many features, such as
drum corps contests, bands, spec
tacular acts, bathing beauty con-
test, etc.
The convention sessions will be
Monday and Tuesday mornings at
9 O'Clock and the joint session on
Monday will be addressed by Major
General Dennis E. Nolan, COM
mander Fifth Corps area, United
States army.
The mammoth convention parade
will take place promptly at 2 p. m.
Monday, Aug. rs, and should at
tract thousands to this city. Plans
are being made to care for 5000
actual registered legionnaires and
auxiliary members.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-08-07
East Chicago Industry to
Employ 1900 After
First of Year.
BIZ Times SpeciqL

BIZ Times Special
EAST CHICAGO. Aug. First
unit of the new Empire Refining
Company plant is expected to be
ready for occupancy by the first of
the year, it was announced today.
Eighty-flye per cent of the tanks
have been completed and construc-
ton work on seven brick buildings,
which will constitute the admins
trative nucleus of the refinery, has
been started.
Car repair shops and loading
racks also are under construction.
Seven hundred men are employed
in the building of the plant, which
will serve as g. source of supply for
the firms middlewest distribution of
gas and oil.
The pay roll is expected to include
1900 workers, although but $50 will
be employed Jan. 1, when the first
unit will begin operation.