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New Britain herald., 1929-10-02
Rains COEtinue

Charlotte, N. C., Oct. ? LP, - Rains continued over most sections of the Carolinas today, bringing ad- ditional threats Of flood damage, as rivers Of the two states rapidly neared flood stage. Eastern North Carolina and northwestern South Carolina rivers were nearer over flowing than those in other sections Of the states.
 A negro boy was 'iilled, and sev- eral buildings wrecked near Black vile, central South Carolina, when winds Of tornado velocity, but of short duration swept the Communi- ty yesterday. In general. however. winds which accompanied the gen. eral rains were not Of high velocity.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-02
BR00KHART RAISES
 QUESTION ON LOAN
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week, William H. Settle, of Indian apols, chairman of the committee authorized to effect the corporations set-up, indicated today.
 Settles statement was made as he and a special sub committee went into session with Chairman Alexan- der Leege and two other members of the farm board. The purpose of today's meeting was 10 iron out diff fcrences of opinion the farm board and cooperatives might hold on the corporations bylaws.
 No Changes Probable
 No major changes in the set-up, already outlined by the sub-commit- tee, were anticipated. The sub-com- mittee was authorized to make minor changes and was expected to complete it's work soon.
 In the event the farm board de mands no major changes, the special committee of l6 cooperatives will be reConvened immediately as a board Of directors and the new farm or ganization will be incorporated un der the laws of Delaware, he. said.
 Settle said he expected the cor poration to be funotioning within 30 days, providing the members of the farm board agreed at the present conference on the major policies.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-02
Eddy-GIover Musicians
 Head State Delegation
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 Louisville, Ky. Oc'. A dis tiuccjve honor was conferred on Eddy-Glover post, American Le- gion of New Britain, Conn, in the national convention parade staged here yesterday when the Eddy-GIovcr Bugle G Drum corps was assigned to lead the Con necticut division in the line Of march. More than 3n,o00 mem bcrs Of the American Legion marched in the spectacle and more than loo musical organi2a- tions took part. The New Britain corps presented 8 natty appear ance in silver helmets. scarlet cogts. white brooches and black leather p"ttecs.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-02
Fire Truck and Auto 70 In Bristol Collision

Bristol Oct. (P,-Llnut. Orrn Porter of the Bristol fire department and motorist narrowly escaped in- jury today when the fire truck opor- atcd by Lieutenant Porter crashed with an automobile, The truck was On it's way to fire at the home of |. A. Taplin. Both the truck an. The auto, which was operated by Harold A. Dart Of 54S New Britain avenue. Hartford, was damaged in front. Porter and Dart were badly Shaken but otherwise were un- harmed. The fire was coninc to the Taplin cellar and caused little damage.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-02
GALE HTS NORTH
 ATLANTIC STATES;
 END OF HURRICANE
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ho- tearing many small pleasure craft from their moorings and de laying shipping.
 The Doris M Hawkes.. a Glouccs- ter sword fisherman which went aground on Md1lebank and an ur- identified fishing schooner whicn grounded on Governors Island were both fioated without apparent dam age at high tide.
 4 42 foot cabin cruiser and a A foot spcedboat broke from their moorlngs and were dashed ashore at Dorchester beach.
 The training ship Harvard, anch- ored off tho South Boston army base Was driving against bridge before being taken in tow by q coast guard boat and returned to it's anchorage.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-02
Driver Of Ice Wagon
 Injured in Collision

Jonn MaunchiKas, 5g years ola. of liZ Oakland avenue. was brought 10 the New Britain General hospital early 'hi3 morning after d truck ol the New Britain lee Co., which he vas driving was struck md lama g'd by a car driven by Fred Sptz-l of 4H7 South Main street. Tn. aoG- Bent occurred On Farmington av,- Aue. Mir. MaunchIkas Was treated for a possible fracture Of inc Jeff arm and injuries to the back.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-02
SHELVING OF ALCORN BITTERLY DENOUNCED
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business man in the state have eX- pressed their aprOval of the preSl- dents choice, which was also ours, And this does not include the many societies and other organizations Of the state who have publicly made known their appreciation.
 T do not know where Senator Bingham and Mr. RorabaCk stepped in, but l have been informed by those in Connecticut who are close to the political trend of things that their acquiescence has been withheld because of an old political grudge. The p1 esident has not, I think, pre- scented Mr. Alcorn s name to the sen ate for approval because he antici- pates an adverse move on the part fo Senator Bingham"
New Britain herald., 1929-10-02
BURNHAM HEADS PLANNERS

Fitchburg, Mass, Oct. fUP)-- NJ. Franklin Burnham of Reading was elected chairman of the Massa- chusctts federation of planning boards at it's 18th annual conven- ton here today.
 Other officers were chosen as fol- lows: Vice chairman, Winthrop l. Nottage, Medford; treasurer, Cor ham Dana. Brookline; secretary, Edward NJ. Bridge, Wakeheld; members of the executive board William Roger Greeley, Lexington; Arthur C. Comcy, Cambridge, and Elisabeth NJ. Herlihy, Boston.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-02
storm Warning Changed

Washington. Oct. ? LP-A report issued by the weather bureau this morning said that storm warnings had been changed to northwest south of Sandy Hook to Cape Hat teras and northeast storm warn ings continued Sandy Hook to Bos- ton."
New Britain herald., 1929-10-02
ARMY BASE HEAD DEAD

New Orleans, Oct. (Py-Colonel William Benton Cowin, command ing officer Of the New Orleans army supply base. died today from a sud den heart attack. He was 54 years old and a native of Omaha, Neb.. where his body will be sent for burial.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-02
ID
 ENTER PORTS FREE
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returning with the body of a rela- tive or friend where they were se- riously ill or summoned home by news Of affliction or disaster.
 Follows Recent Protests
 This June 1 order vas issued presumably as the result Of pro- tests that followed the arrival of party Of congressman from Panama. Part of them had received expedite orders and others demanded them upon their arrival in New York. It was charged that the party was re- turning from pleasure trip and were rot entitled to the courtestes Of the port.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-02
BUS HEARING POSTPONED

Hartford, Oct. ? P}-A hearing scheduled before the public utilities commission today on a request for a reduction of motor bus fare from Botsford to Bridgeport which was to have been held this morning was postponed.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-02
GOO Work On Ieyee

Augusta, Ga. Oct. 2 tP&-Sixteen hundred mon labored feverishIy to- day 10 prevent food waters of the savannah river from breaking through the 13-milc levee that pro- toc'a Augusta and ipundating the city.
 Already standing at 4G.G feet two- t"nths Of q foot higher than last weeks record level the water was expected 10 20 to 47 feet under the pressure of heavy rains in the rivers upper watershed
 E. F, Emhish. United States meteorologist at August. last night said the floods were almost certain to break through into the city and told Mayor l}cll the situation con- srituted the Rravost crisis in Augus- ra'J history
 K. s. Howard. United States dis tlict engineer at Savannah, in charge of strengthening the Iovee here, said there YVES grave danger of crack at q point opposite the business section. and that. in it's weakened condition. in" lcvce probably would ra~h out if water entered the fis- sure. Residents Of lowland sections were advised 10 move 10 higher joints in the city
 N"rS Danger Anyway
 The officials predicted backWater alone would stand at q depth Of Sour feet in the business section by noon today Last weeks hood sent rat.r varying in depth from six inches to two fo"t in the low lying streets of the city.
 tl powo" in the city was gone. aut taking heed or the warning. merrhants worked last night by the light Of candles moving their stocks 70 upper stories and in some cases oE'euatinG stores completely The water staudpipo supplying residents Of the "hill section" of Augusta was almost dry last night. and residents faced a serious shortage unless the power could he restored today.
 Augusta was completely isolated. 4 Central Of Georgia railroad wash ont caused cancellation Of all train schedules on that line. and Southern Railway trains were held here while th" roQd'g flood gates over the tracks loading through the levee to 'hc S9rannah river bridge, were closed
 Ram continued 10 fall heavily in Augusta and vicinity throughout the night
New Britain herald., 1929-10-02
GROUP IS BLAMED
 IN ClRCUS.7ANGLE
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accident. This was the s5,000 suit, A second suit for sI,000 brought by two members of a Middleton com- mitee IS also considered lightly. The suit was against the Knight Circus Company" and there is no such cir GUS, it was pointed out. There are other points which are not favorable to the success of this suit if it were brought to court, it was said today.
 The defendants and many of the plaintiffs are strongly in favor of giving the circus employees as much consideration as possible. Some Of them are still in boarding houses and hotels and their baggage is be- ing held. They are slated to put on Q show in Westvillc near New Haven hut they are unable to leave the city during the present trouble. William Schultz, owner of the circus animals claims they are not being fed be- cause of the hoidup in money.
 Employees Want Wages
 III Sld Lt li VI llld ftll p4bStS III uSl be paid their wages was to be in- voked today when three of the 3 employees of the Knight brothers circus seek police action for back wages after spending a night at the town farm.
 Sick and weary. their ten other pals taken care of by other means, the three disgusted roustabouta stood on Main street near the rail way crossing late last night. A cold drizzle began 10 fall. Crouch ing even further into their coats. collars upturnod. they stood first on one foot and then on the other. Shoes. giving way, let in tho streets wetness. They were having the miseries.
 The officer on the beat walked up to the box at the Main street rail- way crossing to put in his duty ring Not knowing what else to do, the three disconsoates approached him. They were sent to the police sta tain.
 spend Night at Town Farm
 At the station house the cell room was cold; alterations are be- ing made. Lieutenant Rival. feel ing for the stranded circus workers called up Supt. J. L. Doyle of the public welfare department who has charge of the town farm, and to him explained the sad case. And the three circus workers spent the night at the farm.
 However, before they left the po- lice station, this time sure that 13 is an unlucky number, and doubly unlucky for circus men, the most superstitious of the followers of the profession, they heaped dire threats on the heads of the Knight broth CTS, and through the seldom inyok- ed state law, hope to get revenge by hauling the circus men into the station house to explain it all to the judge.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-02
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hasement and the beer sold for 15 cents a bottle.
 Asked if the near beer had any effect on him. he replied no more than water" He denied that he told the coroner that he did not want to say where he got the beer. H. vas on his right side of the road, he said, in second gear, when his truck was struck by the sedan.
 Judge Els questioned Logan as to his knowledge of Waterbury streets and also asked him if he ever drank whiskey. Logan said he never drank whiskey and he was positive that the beer he and Fay had that morning vas near beer. Attorney Berry asked him if he knew the taste Of good beer, to which he replied, T used to-"
 Dr. Renohan Tcstilics
 Dr. John NJ. Renehan. of New Britain, an interne at St. Mary's hos pital, Waterbury, testified that he vent to the scene of the accident in the ambulance and took Fay and Logan to the hospital At the hos rital he examined Logan and found a marked alcoholic odor on his breath. In reply to Attorney Dana her, Dr. Renehan said he could not tell positively whether the alcoholic OuOr came from beer or whether Logan had been drinking alcohol.
 Dr. O'Neil Takes Stand
 Just before the noon recess, Dr. O'Neil took the stand. He admitted 10 Attorney Gaffney that he had nc operators license at the time of the accident although he was driving the automobile.
 With him in the front seat were Loughlin and a Miss McCabe Of Waterbury,. He said there was no automobile going in the same direc- tion as his car but a truck was com inG towards him about 400 feet away. It aeemed to be in the center Of the road and. while it was not eX- actly zig-zagging. it did not seem to be holding to a straight course.
 When about 25 feet from him, the truck went over on to it's right side and he saw it's headlights pass him. The next he knew, he felt his car being struck about at the rear door. His car went 10 the left and it seemed to him as if it struck the rear part Of the truck and then his car came to a stop just before It struck the fence.
 Says He Was Going Slowly
 CrGsS- examined by Attorney Dan1her, Dr. O'Neil said he was not aware of the fact that he was violating the law when ha drove without an operators license. He has since learned that it was a viola ton. he said.
 Asked by Attorney Danaher what Kind of q place Wright's tavern in TlainViila was, he said it was a place to dine and dance. Asked by the attorney whether it was a place to drink. Dr. O'Neil said that he did not know anything about that, but he never drank there. It was about o'clock in the morning when he and his friends left the tavern, and he judged that he was driving about 9 miles an hour through Southing- ton.
 Going up the mountain. his car began to lose power and he was about to shift into second gear when the accident happened. He was positive that there was no car preceding him up the mountain al though Logan testified that there was.
 In reply 10 Attorney Danaher, Dr. O'Neil said that he did not use the emergency brake.
 Admits Leaving Scene
 Upon cross examination by Attor- ncy Danaher Dr. O'Neil admitted
New Britain herald., 1929-10-02
Six Deaths Reported

Atlanta, Oct 2 tF7-As the fury of the tropical gale blew itself out somewhere near the Virginia Canes today. six deaths were added to the seven it took at Nassau, Bahamas,
New Britain herald., 1929-10-02
TO HONOR PREMIER

Washington, Oct. ? tHp-An hon. orary degree will be conferred upon Prime Minister Macdonald by George Washington university dur ing his visit in Washington.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-02

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New Britain herald., 1929-10-02
BOMB EXPLQDES
 IN CHICAGO CLUB
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confined to the natatorium.
 Police were Investigating two have been done by terrorists en- ployed by garage rackctecr8 who in turn were disgruntled over the fact that many members of the club used an adjoining lot to parl; their cars
New Britain herald., 1929-10-02
Logan Admits Drinking

Cross-eXamincd by Attorney Berry, Logan said he and Fay had few drinks of near beer in a basement place in Waterbury but he did not know the address nor could he get there again because he simply drove through several streets and. when he saw a light in the basement. he and Fay took the chance that they might get a drink there. He said thai there was a home made bar in the
New Britain herald., 1929-10-02

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New Britain herald., 1929-10-02
DR. 0'NEIL ADMITS
 HE DROVE MACHINE
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would assume all the blame for the collision.
 In reply to Attorney Cornelius J.. Danaher Of Meriden, who repre- sents Logan, Officer Douglas saii he did not smell anything from Logans breath. Logan and Fay were sent to the hospital and Off. cer Douglas said he did not know that Dr. O'Neil was driving the car until he read of it in a newspaper.
 At no time did pr. O'Neil appear at the scene of the accident while the officer was present.
 Robert Chrystil who lives about 100 feet from the scene of the ac- cident on the old road. testified th2c his daughter woke him up and he went out less than 10 minutes la ter and found Fay bleeding heavily and unconscious.
 Says Dr. O'NcH Disappeared
 Dr. O'Neil borrowed a hashlight from Chrystil and examined Fay but the witness did not know ONeil vas a Goctcr. Chrystil went after Officer Douglas in an automo- nile and. when he returned, Dr. O'Neil and young woman who was with him were no longer on the scene.
 pr. Edward J. Godfrey of St 1ary's hospital. Waterbury, tesfi- fled that Fay died several hours after the accident of a fracture Of the skull. Logan was in a semi conscious condition when the doctor examined him at the hospital and, when questioned by the doctor, al mitted that he had been drinking beer. Dr. Godfrey smelled an alco- holic odor from Logan's breath but he said that he did not consider him intoxicated.
 In reply to Attorney Joseph I. Berry of Hartford representing O'Neil. Dr. Godfrey said that the thing to do upon finding a man with q fractured skull on the higA- way was to send him immediately to q hospital
 Going Like Lightning
 Logan testified that he and Fay were together from 1U o'clock until 1 o'clock, whCn Fay suggested that they drive 10 Waterbury. They had no purpose in going there except that the night was pleasant and they wanted to get the air"
 They were in Waterbury about an hour and on the return trip they were going down the Waterbury mountain when they saw two cals coming in the opposite direction. Suddenly, the second car cut out from behind the other one at a dis tance of eight or ten feet from Logan's truck and a collision ensucd.
 As to the speed of the car which struck the truck, Logan said it was going like streak of lightning" ater, he said, it was going at least 50 miles an hour.
 Logan Admits Drinking
 Cross-eXamned by Attorney Berry, Logan said he and Fay had d few drinks of near beer in a basement place in Waterbury but he did not
New Britain herald., 1929-10-02

last week before it circled the Florida peninsula, turned inland near Pensacola and headed north eastward across Alabama and Georgia
 h addition. the storms progress across northwestern Florida, south eastern Alabama and central Georgia was marked by trail of tangled communication lines. halted rail and roadway traffic, and, in scattered localities. damaged homes and buildings.
 An unidentified man was drowned near Panama City. Fla. Dewey Moore, 2o-year-old carpenter. was killed at Albany, Ga. by falling bricks. Mrs. Isham Douberly was clcctrocuted by fallen wire near Blackshear. Ca. and a negro near Valdosla, Ca. was similarly cloc- t-ocuted Two negroes were report cd killed on a highway near Port St, Joe, Fla.
 streams Rise Tho excessive rainfall which ac- companied the gale sent Georgia rivers and streams to near flood stage in many instances. The Sa- rannah river at Augusta for the second time within a week threat encd to inundate the city
 A half dozen southeastern Ala bama towns were without power end light last night, while virtually all highway and rail traffic in east ern Georgia was at a standstill.
 4 50-mile gale and a low haro- metric pressure at Brunswick, Ca, caused fears for a time last night that the storm had curved east ward.
 Wind Sub<itiing
 The wind subside1 however and carly today vas blowing at an aver agc Of between 25 and "5 miles along the Georgia coast.
 A check today showed little dam age had been caused at Pensacola, Fla. Scattered damage to garages and 9 few broken plate glass win dons was the extent of the winds l02 mile fury there. The rains ac- companying the wind filled 10 over flowing the Chocta watchie river and again threatened to- food the little town Of CaryNlle in northwestern Florida, inundated in last springs disastrous floods.
 Gravest concern today was felt In the flooded sections of central Georgia, where the OcmulEee river threatened 10 overflow lowlands surrounding Macon.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-02
ShiDninC Resumed

Jacksonville, Fla, Oct. 2 CE' = Shipping, which for a week had been imperilled by the tropical hur- ricane sweeping out of the Baha- mas, today was back to normal.
 The waters surrounding the Florida peninsula had calmed as the storm blew itself toward the sea from which it had originated, somewhere in the Carolinas, and with greatly reduced intensity.
 The tug Bafshe. towing the sea board oil barge Tiolene from Smiths Bluff, Tex. to Tampa. was drifting off Cedar Keys with her en- zines out Of commission. but the crew of 22 reported no danger. Coast guard cutters were rushing to the tugs aid.
 The Garnet Hulings. also report ed in SOS. calls as the Salina. was eafely en route 10 Baltimore under its own power. after having ground cd Sunday off the east coast of Florida
New Britain herald., 1929-10-02
Cab Drivers Blamed

The other theory was that rival cab drivers, wing for the privilege Of waiting at the club entrance for fares, had rcsorted to violence to show their dissatisfaction with the present arrangement which gives the club business to a single con- pany.
 The bombers, In an automobile, were seen as they tossed the bomb. with spluttering fuse through the window. The witness, a cab driver, pursued them, but was outdis tanccd.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-02
Truxton Arrives

The Truxton, a fruit boat. ar rived at Tampa after a siege against the high waves without a propel- Ter. The Clyde line freighter Onei- da made the port of Jacksonville from Boston a day late, after being buffeted by the gale.
 It was believed the three men, including the captain, who remain ed aboard the British freighter Omira after it became shoal- bound off Abaco Island. Bahamas, last week. had been removed and were en route to Jacksonville aboard tugs which went to get them. Other members of the crew were rescued soon after they went aground.
 All but two 0, those who were aboard the Princess Montague, which grounded in Nassau harbor, have been landed at Miami. The others remained to aid in salvage work.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-02

A record powerful dynamite bomb exploded early today in an apart ment building in the exclusive south shore residential district few hours later. IL was placed in front of the door to the apartment of c. H. Mccarthy at 711a South Shore drive. Mccarthy. an official of Stein, Alstrin & Co.,, New York and Chicago brokerage concern. told po- lice he knew of no motive.
 The explosion shattered the door to his apartment. smashed much furniture, and caused damage to the building estimated at $2,j0O.
 Mccarthy, his son, Austin, who was once captain of the University of Chicago football team and now is employed by a LaSalle street firm. and other members Of the household were thrown from their beds by the explosion.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-02

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