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Imperial Valley press., 1929-08-03
DAMAGE SUIT
FILED AGAINST
CLARA'S FlANCE
Dancer Charges Richman
Inflicted Injuries On Her
While In Show.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Aug. g. U.P)
Charging assault and battery,
Ellen Franks, a professional dancer
of Pittsburgh, filed $250,000 dam
age suit in federal court here today
against Harry Richman, New York
night club owner, who has been re-
ported engaged to marry Clara Bow,
moving picture actress.
Miss Franks charged that Rich
man had inflicted severe personal
injuries on her during the time he
was playing in George White s
Scandals at a Pittsburgh theatre,
several seasons ago.
Kivie Wolfe, counsel for Miss
Franks, entered praecipe in the
suit asking that Richman be sum
moned Immediately and returns
made to the federal court on the
next return day.
Wolfe was reluctant to discuss
any of the details of the case in the
absence of his client, whom he said
was cut of Pittsburgh with her
mother. He said he would file a
statement of claim later setting
forth the details concerning the
facts of his ease.
Much secrecy surrounded the
filing of the suit today by Wolfe.
He described his client as being a
resident of the 'Squirrel Hill'
section of Pittsburgh, and listed
among the professional dancers of
the city. Persons familiar with
theatrical business of the city
however, could not recall ever hav-
ing seen Miss Franks perform ON
the stage.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-08-03
FIREMEN WINNING FIGHT

SANTA MONICA, Calf. Aug.
3. U.R)-Working intermittently 10.
day on Marie Vale, month old baby
who has been kept alive II days w
use Of oxygen, the Santa Monica
fire department inhalafor squad
had apparently won itR battle
against pneumonia as the infant ap.
peared stronger.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-08-03
MIGHTY OLD COP

PASADENA, Aug. 3. UH When
Galusha M, Cole was boy he want
ed to be policeman and that am
bition will be filled August 10,
when he will be made an honorary
police captain on his 103rd birth
day. ssz.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-08-03

HOLLYWOOD, Aug. 3. UPt-
Harry Richman, prominent New
York night club owner and stage
actor, denied any knowledge of a
Miss Franks when he was informed
today that Pittsburgh dancer of
the name had filed $250,000 dam
age suit against him.
Richman, here to make talking
picture, said "the whole thing
sounds phoney to me-
$50 far as ] can recollect, he
said. 81 don't know Miss Franks
Certainly / didn't inflict any in
iurics on anyone while | was playing
in Pittsburgh. d rather not say
anything more about the matter un.
ill | receive greater details
Imperial Valley press., 1929-08-03
ZEPPELIN
NEARING
AMERICA
Big Dirigible Commune
Gates By Radio With
II. S. Stations. :
ALL WELL ABOARD
Inevitable StOwaway Is
Confined To Quarters
And Will BE DepOrted.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3. U.P)-
A felayed radio message to the
navy department today from the
Graf Zeppelin placed the ship at 4
a. m. Washington time at latitude
1920 north, and longitude 1920
west. The position was accompanied
by the information call is well. -
The position given is approxima-
tely 80 miles southwest of Fayal,
Azores, and 1900 miles east of Lake
hurst, n. j., and directly east Of the
Virginia Capes according to navy
department computation.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-20

works has lacked sufficient assist ance to carry on the vast amount of work connected with this depart ment. j and herein lies the source for the existing condition.
 '1 was very much surprised to note the charges the mayor has made against me in his communica- ton to the board of February II. wherein he claims that during l924-e5 I was called into confer ence and given . severe reprimand. This is news to me. as l have had no knowledge Of this reprimand un- til informed of it in the daily pub- lications. Further, the mayor ac- cuses me of deceiving him. What object would l have in making an untrue statement: I certainly did not assure the mayor that every thing was all right Shortly after his inauguration he spoke to me about the uncollected accounts. at which time l told him I would try to do what l could. Unfortunately nothing could be accomplished dur
New Britain herald., 1929-02-20

ance to carry 6n the vast amount of work connected with this depart ment. and herein lies the source of the existing condition
 "As interpret this. MT. Johnson believes that this condition still exists in the office of the board of public works For this reason l comment on his letter.
 "Unquestionably there is a great 1 deal of work connected with the de- pertinent, and l daresay the year just past kept everyone busy. How ever. there was never Gay, to my knowledge, when it became neces- sary to work outside of the pre- scribed hours, to carry on the rou- tine work. To be sure, an extra clerk was put on. but only to bring to date the neglected work of for mer years. What the office 'orce accomplished during the past year needs no comment, for it is a mat ter of record.
 I've face the coming fiscal year with a confidence founded upon the experience gained in the year just past. The personnel of the depart ment is competent and sufficient Tn number to meet alL requirements. We have reNamped the system of os- fee work in such a manner that there should be plenty of work for all. and burden to no one.
 'I regret the unpleasantness of the situation insofar as it concerns Mir. Johnson, but. after all. if he is a victim of a poor system. he was, nevertheless. a vital factor in it and must share in it's merits or de- merits"
 Denying that Mayor Paones- sa had called him into con- ference during 1924-25 and had severely reprmanded" him for the existing conditions in the public works department on uncollected accounts. Johnson, rendered his resignation late yesterday aft ernoon. It was accepted last rendered his resignation late yester- day afternoon. It was accepted last evening by the board which voted that it become effective on March 1. During an investigation it was found that about s10o.ooO in scwor ard street assessments had been allowed v to go uncollected for several years and Mir. Johnson's resignation comes as result of this situation for which the mayor blamed Johnson.
 The board named Thomas r. Mo, Grath to fill the position made >acart by MT. .Johnson's resignation MT. McGrath has been acting as a special clerk in the department and following an investigation discovered the amounts of uncollectcd assess ments. It was recommended that hi. salary be the same as that paid tt Mir Johnson, s22OO year. This , salary recommendation will com, , before the common council meetin: , this evening.
 r In his resignation. Mr. Johnson stated that he did not assure tn, mayor that everything was al Q right" He also denied that he de Q ceiyed the mayor as the latter re
 gently charged. Members of tn, | board said that they had no com c ment to make on the statements il . the resignation.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-20
E. ", CHRIST SITS
 l 0N SENATE DAIS
Acts as Presiding Officer During Turbulent Session
Especial to the Herald)


 Hartford. Feb. 20. It fell to the lot of Senator Ernest w. Christ of New Britain, to be in the chair at the stormiest session of the senate this year. today at the State Capitol in Hartford.
 Lieut.. Gov. Ernest E. Rogers and President Pro Tenn. Roy c. Wilcox of Meriden. were both absent and it became necessary to bestow the honor Of presiding on the senator from the sixth district. Voting was at all times on strict party lines, and at no time during the session was Senator Christ's opinion on a ''yea and nay" vote questioned, although arguments at all times appeared.
 Republican Leader Peasley was hammered at by Senator Conroy of Hartford, during discussion of Con- roy's bill to increase tax exemption from 11,O00 to S2,O0O for ex-serv- icemen. but the acting chairman ex- ercised no effort to stifie debate. The bill was defeated, IS to II. Senator Christ not being required to vote. A hearing on senate bill 199, in- troduced by Senator Christ, will take place tomorrow at 1880 o'clock be- fore the committee on incorpora- tions. This bill is to relieve cor porators of the New Britain General hospital from paying an annual fec of $1.
 Senator Robert J. Smith of Man. chester. chairman of the Hartford county delegation in the assembly today announced appointment of g committee to consider the need fol \ new county home. On the com. mittee are Miss Marjorie Cheney Mrs. Corinne Alsop, Senator Christ and Representative Howard Alcorn
New Britain herald., 1929-02-20

Mir. Johnson's resignation read as follows.
 Board Of Public Works.
 City of New Britain.
 Mir. George Dobson. chairman: During the past few months. the question of uncollected accounts discussion. Al clerk Of the board due the city has been much under of public works l note from news. paper publications that the mayor has practically placed the entire re- sponsibility for this condition on me- This responsibility. of course. I do not assume. as l have worked to the best of my ability and efforts. not to mention putting in considerable ex- tra time. l might add that my duties have not ceased when the office hours were over. but have received many telephone calls at home re- gardine city affairs. have not ob- jected to this as l have always been glad to be of any service to the pub lie.
 Tt is not an unknown fact that the office of the board of public
New Britain herald., 1929-02-20
kIWANlANS ASK
 FOOLISH QUESTIONS
Indulge in P,pG md Pencil
 ProliC it Luncheon

Today was "Foolish Question Day" at the Kiwanis club meeting. The outstanding stunt of the meet ing consisted of . series of ques- tons and answers on subjects ss- lected by tho individuals. Each per son present was given paper upon which to write i've questions. These were turned over to someone else i to write the answers. Some of the questions were serious. as were a few answers.
 The greatest difhculty seemed to be the inability of the members to read each others handwriting.
 Publicity seemed to bother some of the members. Quite few asked. "How can we get on the front page of the newspapers:" Why can't we get more publicity" was asked sev- eral times.
 One question asked, "Why not start . movement to promote the sale of salacious magaxines?" The answer was. Referred to Maupas- sant and Balzac."
 Several questions referred to the Lions' club campaign against objec- tionable literature. What do you know about the magazine warp was one. The answer was, T didn't know there was q. war" Another question was. Do you read Hot Dog?" The reply was, No. I eat them"
 Are civic clubs justified WAS one question. The answer was. "Yes. but not without front page publicity like the Lions club.'
 "Why docs the Lions club express surprise over Snappy Stortes?" was . question. ITO make the Lion roar" was the answer.
 Henry Gardiner was mentioned. ''What do you think of the Gardiner easel" one question asked. The re- ply was. II do my own hoeing. I never hired a gardener"
 A toy telephone was presented to Frank E. Rackliffe in recognition of his having been present at every meeting for two years. The gift was accepted on behalf of Mir. Rackliffe by J. NJ. Ward, who delivered g sales speech lauding the merits of Rac ckliffe oil.
 The attendance prize was award ed through the game of "Bingo" to Val Ciezynski. l.. V. Clark. chair man of the agricultural committee, announced that the annual drive against tent caterpillars would start March 1.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-20
Guard Against "Hu" :"
 With Mu,terole

Influenza. Grippe and Pneumonia usually start with 2 cold. The mu- ment you get those warning aches rub on good old Musterole. Musterole relieves the congestion and stimulates circulation. It has all the good qualities of the old-fash. toned mustard plaster without the blister.
 First you feel a warm jingle as the healing ointment penetrates the pores. then 2 soothing. cooling sen- sation and quick relief. Have Mus terole handy for emergency use. u may prevent serious illness. To Mothers: MusterOle is also
 made in milder form for babies and small children. Ask for Children's MustcrOse.
 Jars ( Tuhes - I|!iIlilIiliI|lIl!] 5 Osessv ejksa . asssesei ssssev
New Britain herald., 1929-02-20
OPPOSES BUILDERS
 DEPUTY SELECTION
Eablo6ky Says Contractors
 Should Not Select Inspector

The projected appointment of K. l.. Johnson as deputy building in- spcctor on the endorsement of the Ncw Britain Master Builders asso- ciation, has provoked considerable Discussion in municipal circles, and brought Councilman Samuel Sa- blotsky to the office of Mayor Pa Onessa today in vehement protest.
 The sixth ward councilman made t plain that he Is not driving against Johnson. personally. since he docs not know the man, but he regards fh1 principle as wrong. Selection by the contractors of the man who Is to pass on their work, is compared by him to the picking by banks of those who will serve as bank ex- Rminers, or allowing a laborer to sclect his foreman. It will be a dif- ficult matter for any man selected by the builders association to reject the work of those to whom he owes his employment, the councilman argued during the course of a half hours discussion with Mayor Pa onessa.
 The mayor defended the associa- titn in it's right to make sugges- tion. but assured that final action is in the hands of the building Commissioners.
 Johnson is one of three being nlentioned for the place. The others arc Edward J. Hennessy and Ed ward kicsscwctter, but it is under- stood that Johnson is practically a fred of the appointment unless the present alignment of commits sioncrs is altered before the board meets. tomorrow night. to make the selection.
 Johnson and kiessewetter are re- publcans. while Hennessy is a dem- ocrat of long standing and member Of the partys town committee. He Is a former inspector. Three of the issioners-Charles Klett, Eu- gene J. Dyson and Joseph Wratsch- ko-are republicans. The others. Wilfred Dunlay and Chairman Thomas H. Heslin. are democrats.
 Tcnemcnts to rent-Hcading 6s In 1IA.ra16 ('1o uSiHcd Ado
New Britain herald., 1929-02-20

Tcnemcnts to rent-Heading 6s in Herald Classified Ads
New Britain herald., 1929-02-20
TRY TO GUST MARKET

Owners of Main Street Block Bring
 Action to Get Possession Of Butch
 CT Store and Grocery.
 A summary process writ was serv- ed today on the New Britain Mar ket on Main street by Henry Scl u- pack and others through Judge Der nard F. Gaffney. The plaintiffs claim non- payment of rent on February l. According to the papers the terms ot the lease were for period of five years and the rental $500 per month The lease was signed April 1. 1925.
 The market was forced into invol- untary bankruptcy recently and claim of fraudulent transfer of the business was made in the allegation in the complaint. Constable Frank E. Clynes made the service.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-20

ing the busy season and the latter part of October the special clerk was engaged.
 II wish the above statement un- derstood as it is not my intention to enter into any further controversy. ''ln view of this unpleasant situ- ation. I feel I cannot continue to serve in the capacity of clerk. and submit herewith my resignation. Respectfully.
 "(Signed).
 "GEORGE H. JOHNSON"
New Britain herald., 1929-02-20
Counterfeiting Ring
 Suspects Are Held

Hartford. Feb. 20 tUP)-Three alleged members of a counterfeiting ring were held in heavy bonds to- day after their capture by U. s. tin. They were Joseph Pulce. 30: Angelic Rizzo, 22. and Arthur De Lucco. all of Hartford. Bonds were
New Britain herald., 1929-02-20

set xt S25.000. s15.O00 and Slo.00e respectively. The prisoners wsre to be arraigned before U. s. Commits sioner Charles J. Mclaughlin and one months continuance was ex. pected.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-20
o. OF A. THEATER PARTY

The Past Matrons and Past Pa irons association of Laurel court, Q. of A., attended . theater party at the Strand last evening. They were accompanied by the president and vice president of the association. Mrs Julia Norton and John Dixon.
 After the show social was held at the home of Past Patron Amy Beach. Flowers were presented by the Past Patron, Fred Crandall.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-20
MRS. E. ]. HALL ENTBRTAINS
 ON HER SiST BIRTHDAY
Guest, Arc Friends She Has Known For About Three Quarters oi Ccatury

Mrs. Ella J. Hall ss7 Corbin avenue is observing her s1st birth day anniversary today by entertain il.g group of her girl friends. 7" women from Plainville whom she haA known for approximately three quarters of . century. Mrs. Hall received many gifts, cards, flowers and congratulations today.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-20
PAONESSA AND MERIAN DENY JOHNSON CLAIM
(Continued from First Page)

the case can only react to his dis advantage"
 If Mir. Johnson is victim of a poor system, he was. nevertheless. a vital factor in it and must share in it's merits or demerits, Engineer Merriam declares in his statement, which follows:
 Referring to a portion Of George H. Johnson's letter addressed to the board of public works:
 "'It is not an unknown fact that the office of the board of public works has lacked sufficient assist
New Britain herald., 1929-02-20
DANGER VISITS PARENTS

Miss Barbara Surtaski is spending a few weeds with her parents. MT. and Mrs. Michael Surtaski of 36 Whiting street. She was a dancer in Vincent Youmans' musical revue which played a year in New York city and then toured the western states, closing its season in Dallas Texas. r;
New Britain herald., 1929-02-20
WILL TELL OF HUNTING TRIP

J. F. Lamb will speak to . gath ering of several hundred foremen at 8 "Foremen's Night" in the Y. NJ. C. A. tomorrow. He will tell about his trip to Alaska, hunting kodiak bears. The talk will be illustrated with motion pictures.
 NJ. s. Coe, president of the indus trial council, will preside. There will be entertainment by "Cid and Cy, the Musical Hicks"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-11-08
Bismarck Demon Eleven Will Face Three Duties Armistice Day
AT THE MOVIES
PARAMOUNT THEATRE

The mystery thriller has been lifted
from the level Of indiscriminate spine-
chilling to that Of an artistic vehicle
in Bulldog Drummond," the picture.
version of the famous stage play
brought to the talking screen at the
Paramount last night with Ronald
Colman as star and remaining for
today and Saturday. Ronald Col
mans mastery handling Of a role
that combines both romance and
comedy with swift action.
Colman proves that he has been
keeping q fine gift for comedy pretty
we'll out of sight while he has been
SO eminently satisfactory In the past
as q serious romantic lover. Bulldog
Drummond" gives him an opportun-
ity to combine the two and marks q
great advance in his development as
an actor. Just as handsome and
dashing as he we was in Beau
Geste'' or THE Night of Love-" he
handles the sudden transitions from
swift action to flashes of comedy with
consummate skill.
Joan Bennett, daughter of the IA
nous Richard Bennett, makes as
beautiful a reward for valor rs any
one could wish in her first appear
ance on the silver screen. Montagu
Love and Lawrence Grant are q hide
Gus pair Of villains, ably aided by
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-11-08
Owner Benny Leonard and
Manager Frederickson Have
Bought Strength
3 CANADIANS PURCHASED
Pennsylvanians Were Recog-
njzed Last Year as + astest
Skating Organization

Pittsburgh, Nov. 8.-tH1-While few
hockey followers look upon Pittsburgh
as q serious contender for major hon.
ors in the National League this sea-
son, the Pirates car be counted on
to show more strength than last year
in every department. Preseason in
dications are for improvement both
extensively and defensively. and It is
certain that Pittsburgh will have n
Of the fastest teams in the circuit.
Owner Benny Leonard and Frank
Frederickson, temperamcntal center
ice star who has been made player
manager. did their hockey shopping
early and have brought back a sup
ply of new material which. on paper
and in the early training sessions,
seems certain to supply the power
and punch that were sadly lacking
last season.
The Pirates purchased Archie Bird
EN-. veteran center and captain of the
Philadelphia arrows of the Canadian
American League. Bud Jarvis, q for
ward, comes to Pittsburgh from the
Port Arthur champions Of Canada.
Norman Pridlaw and Oliver Redpath,
a flashy pair Of defense players, come
from Winnipeg.
The Pirates were recognized last
year as one Of the fastest skating
clubs in the league. Frederickson
looks for even more speed during the
l929-3O campaign. which will be play
ed under rules putting a premium on
speed. This, with the forward pass
in all zones. is expected to win many
games for the Pirates.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-11-08
Ching Johnson to
Quit Hockey Game

New York, Nov. 8.-(Pp-Ching john
son, one Of the outstanding defense
stars in professional hockey. has de-
cided to retire from the game after
an entire day Of dickering with Col.
John Hammond. president of the New
York Rangers, over the subject Of in
creased salary.
"Ching demands a salary beyond
anything we can pay" Col. Hammond
said. I'VE have removed him from
our plans for the season."
johnson came to the Rangers from
Minneapolis in 1925 and. though one
of the greatest defense men in the
history Of hockey, has been contin-
ually beset by injuries.
johnson said he would devote hi
time to the management Of oil prop.
critics he owns in the west.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-11-08
Prep Press Group Is
Set for Years Meet

Grand Forks, N. D, Nov. aBemidji,
Mimi: Sioux Falls, and Britton. s.
Dak.: and Enderlin, N. Oak. are the
latest schools to enter in the North
ern Interscholastic Press association.
Bertha Turner, Hunter, director, an
nounced today. These schools bring
the present total of entries to n. Miss
Turner said.
Representatives from $50 high
schools In North and South Dakota.
Minnesota and Montana are expected
for the ninth annual conference
which will be held at tho University
of North Dakota Nov. % to "a.
Special speakers who will address
the convention meetings are Prof.
F. E. Bump, head of the department
Of Journalism at the University of
North Dakota; j. E. Nader, Jr., in
structor in journalism at the univer-
sity; Cyril D. Page, manager of the
Page Printing company, Grand Forks:
Frank J. Webb, editor Of the uni
versity alumni magazine and one
Of the founders Of the uni
versity chapter OF Sigma Delta Chi,
professional journalism fraternity:
Oscar Buttedahl. Carpio, and Alvin
Austin, Grand Forks, editors of the
Dakota Student: Hedge Zethren, Max,
and r. H. johnson, Formar, business
managers of the Student and 1890
Dacotah. respectively; Leslie Watson
and Robert Simpson, Grand Forks
editors of the 1881 Dacotah.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-11-08
Jack L. Dempsey,
Turf Expert, Dies

Chicago, Nov. 6.-N)-The death Of
Jack T.. Dempsey, veteran racing u
thority and writer, has taken from
the turf sport one of its most inter-
esting characters.
Dempsey died yesterday at Dallas,
Tex. where he had gone to report the
racing revival meeting in the Lone
Scar state.
The Oldest turf reporter in the
country in front Of service, Dempsey
ruled all press boxes in which he
worked. and devoted time and physi-
cal effort to keeping out everyone but
workers.
Acknowledged the greatest of
chart -makers and handicappers,
Dempsey probably finished loser in
betting. In his selections for yester-
Gay. for the daily racing form. with
which he had been for 80 years, he
picked five winners out of six at the
Arlington Downs track.