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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
STOCK MARKET IN
| Reversal Of FORM
Brisk Morning Rally, Led b.
CoppeH, Speedily Overcome

New York. March 6 Up - The
stock market displayed another com
plete reversal OF form today, rally,
in briskIy in the morning under tn,
leadership Of the copper shares and
then turning reactionary when the
call money rate was marked up
from to 10 per cent.
Many early gains OF one to seven
points we're cancelled and long list
OF issues sold one to five points un-
der yesterdays final quotations.
The rise in the call money rate
was accompanied by only moder-
ate calling OF loans, indicating the
extreme sensitiveness Of the none,
market on the approach OF heavy
mid month tax and treasury financ.
ing demands.
Bankers recently have been show
ing 4 reluctance to replace called
loans and there has been a marked
reduction in the supply coming here
from outside sources.
The recent decline in sterling here
has revived fears in London of q
further American drain in British
gold but bankers believe the Bank
Of England would again increase its
discount rate if such a movement
assumed large proportions
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
CURB REACTS when
CALL Rate JUMPS
Market Becomes Uncertain and
Early Gains Are Lost

New York, March { Up - The
curb market turned reactionary to-
day after an early display OF strength
when the call loan rate was adj
vanced to 3 per cent. Practically all
OF the early gains were wiped out.
Favora BILE developments in the
aviation field brought good buying
into the airplane group and most
of the gains we're maintained in the
face Of the midday selling move
mcnt. Aviation Corporation OF
America. holding company for Pan
American Always. shot up nearly
5 points, but dropped back couple
OF points at noon. Alexander indus
tries continued their advance on re-
ports OF favorable reception OF its
Eagle Rock plane and Fokker went
up 3.
The early advance in utilities was
cid by American Gas g. Electric and
Electric Bond e. Share (old and
new but their gains CT Ave points
each were lost at midday. United
Ga. improvement reacted I points
al .er a rise Of 3.
Losses of points were recorded
by Caseim Of America and Tubize
Artificial Silk. Fox theater were
strong on announcement OF pur-
chase Of two new theater chains.
Mining shares we're generally
strong. Newmont advancing more
than points and New Cornelia a
point.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06

and had been living In this country
since 1920. With the exception Of
the first six months he was always
Q resident of Newington. He was a
member of the Modern Woodmen
until a few months ago and was af-
filiated with P. 4 +. Corbin Mutual
Aid society.
Surviving him are his mother,
Mrs. Edla Elizabeth (Bjurling)
Skomars; two brothers, Albin Of
New Britain and Fred of Newing-
ton, and three sisters. Mrs. Nels
Carlson of New Britain. Miss Ellen
and Miss Lillian Skomars OF New
ington.
Funeral services will be held Fri
day afternoon at 2 o'clock at Erwin
Memorial chapel. Rev. DR.. Abel A.
Ahlquist. pastor Of the First Luth.
eran church. will officiate. Burial
will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
Michael MacWhite Is
New Irish Minister

New York, March 6 Pt-Michael
MacWhite arrived ON the liner Ber-
engaria today TO succeed Timothy
Smiddy as minister to Washington
from the Irish Free State.
Prior to his appointment to this
post, Mr.. MacWhite was official dele
gate of the Free State to the League
OF Nations and previous to that had
served in the French Foreign lie
gion. He taught languages In Copen-
hagen. served in military operations
in the Balkans and was associated
with Arthur Griffith in the agitation
for Irish freedom.
Mr.. MacWhite, who was accom-
panied by his wife and their five
year old son. Eoin. is TO build up
good commercial relations" and
when it was suggested there was
little in the way of diplomacy to
cause ruffle between America and
Ireland, he said:
80 much more need OF minis
ter. for 1t is when we are so close
that frequently We need diplomatic
oil on the water"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
Sacrificed HEALTH
To nurse Others
Mrs. Leopoldine Groktein Dies
at Hospital, Aged s.

After sacrificing her own health
and his family might have every
possible attention while they were
suffering from influenza. Mrs. Leo
poldine (GabitZer) Grobstein. 65
years old. of 81 Amherst street, be.
came i'll and died at the New Brit
ain General hospital this morning.
Her death brought to an end q
life of sacrifice for her children. One
year after SHE and her husband. the
late John j. Grobsten. arrived with
their two small children from ler
native home in Vienna, Austria, he
died.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grobstein were mar.
ried in Vienna and come to this
country for their wedding trip in
1888. After they had stayed here
for few years they returned te
their native country where MIR. Grob.
ktein was engaged in wholesale mer.
chandising business.
In 1906 they again came to thi.
country with their children and
settled in New York city Later She
lived in New Jersey and in 1910
when her son, John, had an oppor-
tunity to take position in Connect
cut the family came to New Britain
She made her home with her sor
for many years previous TO hcl
death. Her son is well known as the
coach of the Stanley Works basket.
ball team.
Mrs. Grobstcin was a member Of
Trinity Methodist church and the
Bible class of the church.
Surviving her are her son, q
daughter, Mrs. ALI ]. Olson six
randchildren. all of this city: q
brother. Joseph Gabitzer. and a sis.
ter. Miss Jeanette Gabitzer, both Of
Vienna.
Funeral services will be held Fri.
day afternoon at 8 o'clock at Er"ir
Memorial chapel. Rev. William H
Anderson. pastor of the Trinity Meth
odist church. will offciatc. Buria
will be in l'airview cemetery.
The remains viii be at the fun
eral parlors of d. c. Porter Sons
funeral home at ~ Court stree
until noon Friday.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
big INTERNATIONAL
Speed CLASSIC ON
Worlds Fastest Motor Cars Line
Up at Daytona Beach

Daytona. Beach. Fla. March 6 Up,
The third annual international
speed classic which opened here
today saw two of the worlds fast est
automobiles tuned to perfection
awaiting favorable beach and wealth
er conditions which will permit
them to 60 hurting along the ocean
speedway IN an attempt to establish
new speed record for the straight
away mile.
J. NJ. White of Philadelphia
whose SO cylinder TripleX holds the
present record of 207.55, and Major
II. Q. ID. Segravc, British contender
pronounced their machines ready for
the terrific grue.iing they will I'M
dergo in quest OF new Iaurels and
declared beach and weather condi.
tons alone would determine their
starting time.
The beach. which stretches out
ocean front, has been badly ruffled
for several days due to adverse ac-
ton of the winds and tide. Weather
reports however. indicated a pos
sible change for the better and the
two drivers believed trials may be
attempted by Friday.
Despite the fact that White has
said his powerful machine is ready
for the test. the opening of the speed
classic today st.ll found him withou.
driver. He explained he had sew
eral applicants in mind.
Major Segrave said his giant
Golden Arrow racer, powered with
a twelve cylinder airplane motor and
stream lined to perfection. was cap
able of making theoretical speed
of 240 miles an nour, but he prob.
ably would not attempt such a ter
rifle gait unless ideal beach and
wind conditions prevailed. He said
he would be satisfied with a record
of 215 or 2lS, providing Whites
Triplex fails 20 equal that mark.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
Captain Hoyt Hops Off
On Flight to Texas

Washington. March P-Cap
tain Ross G. Hoyt of the army air
corps. hoped off from Boiling
Field this morning at AIS O'Clock
on nonstop flight to Kelly Field,
Texas. to turn over to Captain Ira
c. Eaker mail for high officials Of
Central and South American gov
ernments.
Captain Hoyt. who with Captain
Eaker was a member OF the crew of
the record breaking plane. the Qucs-
ton Mark. plans to stop only once.
at Kelly Field. on the round trip
Hight.
Captain Eaker expects to leave
March 10 on a dawn-to dusk flight
from Brownsville, Tex. to Panama,
and will carry official mail from
Washington to the Latin American
CAPITALS.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
WASHINGTON KEEPS
TABS ON MEX|CANS
American Property Worth Two
Billions Involved in Revolt

Wash neton, March 6 R,-Ameri
can diplomatic and consular officers
in Mexico are exerting every effort
to protect the lives of Americans
and their property in the sections
of the republic where revolutionary
disturbances are in progress.
The extent OF the property inter
ests of Americans in Mexico was
estimated by state department Off
Gals today at $4,000. 900 900. No re-
ports of damage to any American
property has thus far been received
in Washington.
Dispatches received here indi
Gated that Guaymas, in Sonora. was
in the hands OF the revolutionists
Travellers reaching there by auto
mobile from HermosiIlo reported all
was quiet in that city.
General Armenia with the o9th
battalion of the Mexican army and
perhaps some other troops and In.
dams loyal to the Portes Gil gov
eminent had taken to the noun
tains.
The Mexican warship Bolivar was
seized in Guaymas harbor by the
revolutionists. General Manzo. in
charge OF the revolutionary forces,
has Informed the bankers and mer-
chants Of the city that business
should continue as usual He CAV"
warning, however. that his oppo-
nents would be executed
MazatIan Offices Closed
The federal forces apparently are
evacuating the state of Sinaloa. the
dispatches received here said. All
the federal Offices at Mazatlan were
! closed yesterday and the federal en-
ployes placed on a train for Qua
dalajara. The rebel forces We're re
ported near San Bias repairing the
railroad.
From Neuva Laredo came word
that the Mexican Railway had
placed an embargo on freight to the
| interior of Mexico and suspend ed
passenger service. The superinten-
dent of the Don Martin project. en-
/ ploying about so Americans, report
! Cd there had been no molestation
/ of their work by the revolutionists
! Generals Enrique Torres and Der.
/ nigno Serratos were reported to
have professed loyalty to the gov.
| eminent. Their forces have beer
ordered to strategic points about tht
! city and tranquility prevailed there.
There are large American prop.
! erty interests in the states affected
/ by the revolution. These include
mining, ranching. oil and other in
| dustries. The Southern Pacific Rail
road of Mexico. an American owned
| line. has been compelled to suspend
service. Among the larger American
mining companies in the affected
districts are the Montezuma. Greene
Cananea and Nacozari Copper com.
panies, the American Metal com
pany and FL Tigre Mining company
There are large ranch interests. in
GLIDING those OF William Randolph
Hearst, Morris and Co, and tn.
Cudahy Packing company. and
many small holdings. including
those of the Mormon colony in Chi.
huahua.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
Promotions Announced
At Telephone Office

Following its long established
practice of filling supervisory posi-
tons in all its departments by the
promotion OF workers from the
ranks. the telephone company has
lately given advancement to several
girls in the traffic department in this
city.
Among the recent organization
changes affecting the local operating
force are the following: Estelle W.
Carlson. local operator to be junior
supervisor: Esther J. Cyr, Junior su-
pervisor. to be supervisor: Dorothy
H. Frawley. Helen J. Neuhold. local
operators 10 be junior supervisors:
Katherine H. Sheehan. local opera
tor. 10 be supervisor. and Anna J..
Valentine. toll operator. to be Junior
toll supervisor.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
Buyers in Plenty at
London Wool Sales

London. March 6 R-A larg.
number of buyers attended the
opening of the second series OF wool
sales today. A moderate selection
amounting to s,S15 bales. was of
fered, of which 5000 were sold.
Competition was fair at generally
lower prices
Buying Of Merinos was slow and
many lots were withdrawn. GREASY
Merinos sold from unchanged to
five per cent lower and Scoureds de
ciined five per cent. Zine cross
breds lost 5 10 ~. per cent. Funt,I
Arenas offerings we're in fair de
mand At i've per cent
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
Berenearia Arrives
After R0uqh Voyage

New York. March 8 UP - The
Cunard liner Rerengaria locked to-
day. - hours overdue from Europe.
bearing the scars of rough pas.
sage.
High seas and gales hit the ship
a day out Of Cherbourg and con-
tinued until the vessel neared Amer
lea Six plate glass windows on the
port promenade were smashed
when wave broke over the bow.
pouring water to a lower deck AMI
flooding several Of the cabins and
the forward corridors.
Between Saturday and Sunday
noon the ship lost is hours, being
forced almost 10 Roadway steering
at times during the - hours.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
Stamford Contractor
Jailed for Assault

Stamford. March Rl-Fran!l
Barnum. IS. a contractor was fined
SIS and sent 10 Jail for one day in
city court today after being found
guilty of assault on Cramer c.
Haggeman OF Norwalk.
The alleged attack occurred when
Haggeman visited the home OF Bar
mum in an effort to ADJUST an auto
mobile crash in which he figured
against Barnum. Barnum appealed
the fine and Jail sentence.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
HOLDING Two FOR
NEW|NGTON Death


Constable Halloran Immediately
stopped II to warn the driver that
only one light was functioning.
When the car stopped it was
found that the headlight was
smashed and had been twisted in
an upward position. The hood. d.
rectly in back Of the light was dent
ed and the constable decided to
hold the occupants who gave their
names as Roulard and Rostacki.
Glass Corresponds
1t was discovered that glass
which was found near the body of
the dead man corresponded with
broken glass In the headlight.
Constable Halloran had them
lodged in Hartford police station
and today he took them to Detective
Edward Hickey's office. Since he
investigation was still under way
this afternoon no information other
than that they are held under the
technical charge could be learned.
1t was reported that one Of the two
confessed to having taken part In
the ht-and-fun episode.
According to Information cleaned
from Skomars' brother, Albin Of
South Main street. this city. his
brother and sister were both en-
ployed at P. & r. Corbin Co. and it
had been their habit to board the
sos o'clock Hartford trolley at the
corner OF Chestnut and Bigelow
streets.
Nearly Hit BY Another Car
Last evening they followed the
usual custom and left the trolley
shortly before $3.50 o'clock when it
arrived in Elm Hill. They walked
up the road and when one automo-
bile missed them by inches. An
thony said:
II think we had better walk near
er the gutter or we'll be hit"
They moved over 80 that the girl
was walking in the soft clay on the
side OF the road. He was walking
on the harder pavement. but it was
well over on the right hand side.
They were under the girls umbrella.
According to the girl her first
knowledge of the automobile was
When she was thrown into the ditch.
Albin Skomars was called from
New Britain and according to his
story he resented the fact that his
brother was allowed to lie in the
rain on the side of the road for two
hours, but he is now satisfied that 1t
WAS best because he believed the two
alleged guilty autosts would not
have returned had they thought the
body and the authorities were pres
ent at the scene OF the accident.
Skomars was native OF Finland
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
Seven Mushers Trail
In Big "DOq Derhy'

The Pas. Manitoba. March s P)-
Emil St. GODDARD and Gabriel Camp
bell, northland dog mushers, were
well in front when mile II of The
Pas nonstop zoo mile dog derby
was reached this morning. GODDARD
was one minute behind Campbell.
The message stated the seven
other mushers were far in the rear.
Campbell and GODDARD reached
Film Flon at O'Clock this morning
The dogs were in splendid shape
despite the battle against severe
wind and snow storm yesterday.
The weather for the return trek
to The Pas today was perfect.
The finish of the long grind is ex-
pccted late this afternoon.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
Gamma Walska Bill
Passes in New York

Albany, March 8 uP)-The as
sembly today adopted what has
come to be known as the Gamma
Walska" bill permitting women 10
set up separate domicile for tho
purpose of voting and holding Of
flee.
The opera singer, wife Of Harold
+. Mccormick, Chicago linancjef,
came to the capitol recently 10 urge
adoption of III" measure which IS
being sponsored by the Leagne of
Women Voters and the National
Woman's Party.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
Charge Maine Woman
Shot MOther.in.LaW

Augusta. Maine. March 6-Mrs.
Louise LittIefield, 81. Of Albion. will
be charged with assault with intent
to kill while armed with danger
Gus weapon, in the shooting of her
mothcr-in- law. Mrs. Carrie B. Little
field, 20. on Monday. County Attor-
ney Frank f. Southland announced
today.
The younger woman was brought
to the kennebec county Jail last
night and detained as material
witness.
Her mother-in-law is in Sisters
hospital. at Waterville. with bullet
in her head. Her condition is critical.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
Weddings
l'lllSl3lE-RELAI

The wedding OF Miss Marjorie E.
Relay. daughter of Mrs. f. Relay of
~ Andrews street, to Howard V.
Frisbie, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Frisbic of Park street, will take
place tomorrow morning at 1880
O'Clock at the Stanley Memorial par
sonaEe. Rev. Raymond N. Gilman
will officiate. Mrs. V. S. Davis will
be matron of honor and Andrew
Wenz will act as best man.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06

First Congregational CHI h. Other
officers were elected as follows:
Vice president, Irs. Ray {. Young:
secretary. Mrs. Florence kutz: cor
responding secretary. Mrs. John De-
Young.
Mrs. Elva Brockett Castledine.
county president. installed the off,
GERS with a brief address on organi
cation affairs.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
Anne Stillman Takes
Tramps Daily in Woods

Montreal March 6 CPD-Ann.
Grquhart Stillman continued today
her daily tramps in the woods with
4 guide from her winter home q,
Grand Anse. Quebec.
informed the United Press over the
long distance telephone that she had
heard reports that Mrs. Stilima n
fell through the ice OF Crek Black
and was rescued by the guide. bu,
90 far as she knew the reports were
untrue.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
Rehearse "Curka PLATA"
For Presentation Mar. II

Rehearsals are well under way tor
"Curka PLATA. daughter of Pr
late) which will be presented by the
st. Eliza beth Dramatic circle OF the
Sacred Heart parish on March II
The circle will present "tahlola -
for Polish residents of Niddletown
on Sunday. March 10, at Falcons
hall. All members participating in
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
City Items

Electrical trouble which developed
in the junction box on West Main
street last evening about S o'clock.
caused residents Of number of
streets in tho west end OF the city
to be without lights for about an
hour.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
WOMAN WITNESS TELLS
OF HEARING DEATH shot
Prosecution springs Surprise On pe-
Tense th Gtngereila Murder Case
At Westerly, n. I.

At Westerly, II. l.
Westerly. r. l.. March 6 R-The
state threw a bombshell into the de-
Tense today. when it produced Mrs
Mary Grocci. in its case against
Louis Ginserella, charged with kill
ing Snato Gancone on January 20.
by firing 2 rifle against the Gacci-
one home. the bullet going through
the walls and killing him.
Mrs. Grocer. who lives In 4 flat
below the Gacciones, testified that
on the night Of the killing she ran
out to store to telephone police
and doctor and as she was nearing
the store, she saw Gingerella run
out from behind the store, carrying
a rifle under his arm Mrs. Grocci
said she had separated Gacciane and
Ginge -ella earlier in the evening at
her home, when they started to
fight
Later the same night she went Up
stairs when she heard scuffle and
again separated the two men. The
cause of the quarrel. she said was
unknown to her A short time after
midnight she said, on the nighf
Gaccione was killed. she heard a
shot and then Mrs. Gaccione called
her. She said she ran upstairs ana
found Gaccione sitting in a chair
saying he had been shot. She as
sisted In putting him into bed and
then ran out for a doctor.
Mrs. Gaccinne was recalled to the
stand this morning and Identified
bed clothing that covered her nus
band on the night he was shot. She
broke down and sobbed as the bed
clothing wa. presented to her.
Court recessed for the morning
and will be resumed this afternoon
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
AL Smith Has Not
Read Hoover Speech

New York, March s (UP)-,
Former Governor Alfred E. Smith
has not read Herbert Hoover's inau-
gural speech. he said today upon his
return from vacation in Florida.
And for that reason" he added,
I'm not going to comment on IT,,
any part OF il, or any nhter speech
BESIDES, I'm too busy
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
Mrs. August CaspcrsOn

Funeral services for Mrs. Fred
eriCka caspcrsOn, wife Of August
Casperson of 1S9 Hart street. were
held this afternoon at ESQ O'Clock
at the First Lutheran church. Rev.
Dr. Abel A. Ahlquist. pastor. Off
ciated. Burial was in Fairview
cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
Mrs. Herman E'leis<Iler

Funeral services for Catherine
(WesD fleischer. wife of Herman
Fleischer of IS Osgood avenue. were
held this afternc On at . o'clock At
the home. Rev. Henry w. Maier
Of Cape cod. Mas. pastor emeritus
Of the First Congregational church.
officiated. Burial was in Fairview
cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
Deaths
Mrs. Sarah ShOtlantIcr

Mrs. Sarah Shotlander Of 81 Cedar
street died at her home last night
after long illness. She was So
years old and was the widow OF
David Shotlandcr.
The body was taken to Boston,
Mass. where fuLeral services were
held Burial was in Boston today.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
Mrs, Mary y, IACejIs

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary n.
LaCells of IS F'oxon place were held
this afternoon at o'clock at the
home. Rev. b. B. Styling Of st.
Marks Episcopal church OBLIGATED
Burial was in Cedar Hill cemetery.
Hartford.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
Laura Mary Oberneicr

Laura Mary Obermeicr. seven
months old, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Obermcicr OF $40 North
Burritt street, died this morning
after a short illness. She was the
only child.
Funeral services will he held ut
st. Peters church Friday morning
at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in st.
Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-06
Michael Spljtz

The funeral OF Michael Splitz. a
former resident OF New Britain who
died Monday night at Hartford 1so-
lation hospital. was held this after.
noon at o'clock at the funeral
street. Burial was in Fairview ceme-
tory