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New Britain herald., 1930-03-10
HELD FOR SHAVING AT REFORM SCHOOL
Mills Bound Over for Death Of
 New Britain Inmate
HARD FIGHT PRESAGED
Defense Brings Six Witness to Mcri- den Court Indicating Contest of Charges - Counsel For Defense WaiycS EOrmalities.
(SneCjal to the IcraId)

Meridcn. March 10-Austin Mills, lG, of New London, was presented d in police court today on a charge ii stabbing to death a fellow inmate of the state School for Boys, Rudolph Brown, 16, of New Britain, and was bound over to the April term of the New Haven county superior court. He was represented by Attorney C. J. Danaher, who entered a plea of not guilty in behalf of. his youthful client. and waived reading of the complaint.
 The defense had summoned six other inmates of the state school 10 court, indicating that the charge will be fought hard. Attorney Danaher, one of the leading criminal lawyers of the state. was engaged by the state institution to protect the inter- ests of the Mills boy.
 Mills was brought to court by C. C Sawyer, state parole agent. After the case had been disposed of, he was remanded back to the school in custody of Supt. Boyd, who also took the six witnesses to their place of detention.
 No testimony was offered at to- days hearing. Tho decision of the defense to waive reading of the con- plaint and enter plea of not guilty
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New Britain herald., 1930-03-10
GIRL FLIER BREAKS
 ALTITUDE RECORD
Paints 32,O00 Feet Above Ground and Falls
 to 27,000

Roosevelt Field, March 10 tP}- Elinor Smith, 1S-year- girl pilot, today attained an apparent altitude of 32,000 feet in an attempt to set a new altitude record for women.
 The previous record. set by the late Marvel Crosson, was 2460O.
 Miss Smith carried on her flight q sealed paragraph, which will be sent to Washington to be read. On landing, she said that one of the two altimeters in her airplane showed at a point in her flight 52,000 feet and the other 30,O00.
 At this altitude. she said, the su- pcrcharger regulating the flow of gas and oxygen to her motor appar- ently froze.
 The physical effort of adjusting the motor made her dizzy, she said, then everything went black, and she tainted.
 When she regained consciousness, she had dropped to 27,OO0 feet, and the airplane was in a smooth, gen tie glide.
 Attired in heavy fur lined flying clothes, she was strapped in the seat of her plane, an oxygen mask and tank nearby, and q sealed paragraph installed to mako her mark official.
 Her plane is red and black, five passenger cabin monoplanc, power cd with 300 horse power Wright whirlwind motor with super charger to regulate the air gas flow Tt high attitudes. She carried fuel for three hours.
 The present woman's record of o4.GOO feet was set by the late Mrs. Marvel Crosson, killed last year in inc woman's cross country air derby. r,linor hopes to raise this mark by 10000 feet. Captain George Haldc- man, who flew part way across the Atlantic with Ruth Elder, attained an altitude of over 33,000 feet last week, using an identical plane. Eli nor Is shooting at that mark.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-10
Bengtson and Nair to Handle Reins for Or
 ganizaton Candidate for Mayor-Independ-
 ent Will Address Workers at Factories.
Democrats May Announce Candidates at Rally To- night in Erwin Hotel Morris Will Accept Nomination for City Comptroller.

Representative Thure Bengtson and Alderman David l.. Nair today agreed to act as campaign managers for Donald l.. Bartlett in his drive 10 capture the republican nomina- ton for mayor at the c. 0. P. pri- mary, March 2S.
 This announcement was expected to be the only one forthcoming from the Bartlett political camp for the day The candidate is perfecting his organization preparatory to taking the platform to present his argu- lNcnts to the republican voters, q task which was avoided two years ago when he was given the party s nomination without q contest.
 Quigley to Speak at Fa,tories
 George A. Quigley, Bartlett's chief ltVal for the nomination, is also dc voting his time to organization work but said today he expects to launch his speaking program in the latter part of this week, going 10 factory Catcs for monday talks. Several hall rallies and addresses to fraternal or Ganizations arc also in contempla- ton.
 Henry A. Smith, third contender for the honor of heading the republi- can ticket, reported today that word is being spread among his friends that he has withdrawn from candi- dacy. This. he assured, is not a fact, nor will he withdraw, he added Smith issued a statement in which he predicted his nomination at the primary by a heavy majority
 Democratic Rally Tonight
 Democrats will meet tonight in headquarters at the Erwin hotel for their first gathering Of the campaign, and party leaders today forecast an- nouncements will be made by pros pective candidates for places on the city ticket.
 Attorney P r. McDonough con- tinues to have a clear field for the mayoral nomination although he has not yet publicly declared whether he will consent 10 run Members of the town committee are making no effort to boom another for the headmost position on the ticket, and this absence of activity has created the impression in the ranks of the party that McDonough
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New Britain herald., 1930-03-10
CONFESSION USED
 IN FLORIDA TRIAL
Landry'S Statement to Detec- tiVeS Introduced as Evidence
YOUTH TO TAKE STAND
Inspector Says One of Trio Ad- mittcd Moulthrope Killed Officer Convict Who Turned States EA- dcnCc to be Tried Later.

Jacksonville, March 10 Pl-Thc alleged confession of Leo Landry, escaped Connecticut convict, naming Watson Moulthropc as the slayer of Detective w. D. Smith. was intro- duced today in the trial of Moul- thropc and Roland Lalone. Landry S companions in flight from prison, for the killing of Smith.
 The statement was presented through Detective Inspector l.. L. Acosta of Jacksonville.
 To Take Stand Later
 Landry, who was indicted with Lalone and Moulthropc for Smiths death, but who will be tried later, under an agreement for a severance, is expected 10 take the stand as q states witness today.
 Inspector Acosta said he and oth- CT Jacksonville officers questioned the three convicts in the police sta tion here regarding the gun battle on street near Jacksonville police headquarters January 17 in which Smith was shot to death and De- tectivc Willie Jones wounded.
 "Lalone and Moulthrope said they did not wish to make a statement y Acosta said. "They were confronted by Leo Landry, who said Moul- thrope shot Smith after the officer stopped them and attempted to search them.
 Says Landry Wore Sweater
 Acosta identified Landry as the man in a white sweater" who sev- eral witnesses have testified they saw running from the scene of the shooting. The inspector said La lone and Moulthrope both carried pistols but that Landry did not car ry any weapon.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-10
TERRIFIC GAS EXPLOSION
 HITS WALLINGF0RD PLANT
Roof and Walls Of Gas Company $ Purifier Room Wrecked
 Six Escape Cnhurt

Wallingford, March 10 (tP)-A terrific gas explosion ripped the root off the meter and purifier depart mcnt of the Wallingford Gas Light Co. today.
 Force of the blast, cause Of which was unknown, was expended upward and six workers in the building cs- caped injury.
 General Manager Edward M. Ad- dis started an immediate investiga- tion. He described the explosion as terrific"
 "Thc explosion occurred at about 10 a. nl.," Addis said. "The roof was blown off and the walls torn out
 Ut was almost miraculous that the mon working in that department cs- capped injury, but the force of the explosion was expended upward and all escaped from the building safe ly,' he said.
 Addis said company officials were at loss to explain the blast. No fire was used in tho building and smoll- ing was prohibited.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-10
John Nyquist, 67, Fails to Re spond When Companion Asks
 Him for Snuff
QUARTET ARRESTED WHEN
 POLICEMEN INVESTIGATE
Rooms Used for Bunking By Ex- pressmcn's Helpers Reported in Condition Warranting Attention of Health Dcpartmcnt-City Avenue Man Expires From Heart Condi- tion With Pal.

Alleged filthy conditions in q base mcnt tenement at 32S Elm street were reported by the police to the health department today after John Nyquist. 67, of A5 City avenue. was found dead in bed and Richard Dix on. Oscar Linquist, Adolph Larson and Albert Larson were arrested on the charge of drunkenness.
 The police were notified by tclc- phone by q man named Dixon at 5:4J o'clock this morning that man was dead in the tenement and OffiC- CTS H. C. Lyon and Henry Zajko"ski were detailed to investigate. Dr. John Purnoy, medical examiner, examined the body and pronounced death due to a heart condition and hardening of the arteries.
 Finds Bed Mate Dead
 Later, Sergeant T. J. FeenCy was detailed to investigate the case. and on arriving at the tenement he found the four men intoxicated and arrested them. He learned that AL bert Larson shared a bed with Ny quist last night and upon waking up early in the morning he asked the latter for a pinch Of snuff. Not re- cciving reply he shook Nyquist but could not rouse him. Alarmed. Lar son called Fritz Davidson, who was also in the tenement, and together they ascertainod that Nyquist was dead. It is believed he died in his sleep q few hours before Larson tried to awaken him.
 According to tho police. there arc two bedrooms and kitchen in the tenement and a number of men who are irrcgularly employed as express mems helpers. live there.
 Mr. Nyouist had been a resident o' this city for the past 40 years anc was a member of the Swedish Beth any church. He was affiliated witt the Forcstcrs and Hundred Men; society of this city and was employed by Landers, F'rary & Clark. Besides his wife, Mrs. Anna Ny uuist he ig survived by a daughter Miss Ella Nyquist and four sons, Ed ward. Elof. Ernest and Emil Nyqulst all of this city.
 Funeral services will bc held to morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock a Erwin chapel. Burial will be in Fair view cemetery.
 pr. Louis J. Dumont made q per sonal inspection of the premises this afternoon and found condition! generally dirty" Hc communicates with the owner of the building Wht advised that the three men occupy ing the tenement have not paid ren for some time and were about to b. evicted. They will be asked to leaV' at once and the place will be reno yated. the superintendent was in formed.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-10
Dr. Cook to Drop Controversy Over
 Claims In Dash Toward North Pole

? Lcavenworth, Kansas, March 10 (UP)-A new night interne in the big penitentiary here today cXpcr- fenced his first day by trying to sleep.
 He is taking the place of pr. Fred erick A. Cook, author, lecturer and explorer, who yesterday walked through the big door of the peni- tentiary a free man. Cook. one of the most famous mon ever to be given a number and dressed in' at this prison, has for the past four years been night intcrne in the prison hospital.
 When the prison door swung open it was another climax in the life of the G5 year old man, a life which has been filled with unusual adven- lures and experiences. Prison life, however, has mCllowcd Cook and his exit was quiet and orderly.
 He was brought from the prison
New Britain herald., 1930-03-10
TOKENS OF AFFECTION COVER TAFT'S BIER AS CAPITOL PREPARES PARTING
 RITES FOR GREAT LEADER TOMORROW
Hi Highlights In Taft Death and
 Preparations for His Funeral

Death algounccd informally from the White House at 5:35 ?. m.
 Mrs. Taft at bedside Of her hus- band when he died.
 President Hoover and Mrs. Hoover called shortly after o'clock to pay respects.
 Charles Evans Hughes, Taft's sue cessor as chief justice, called at same time.
 President Hoover officially an nounced Taft's death shortly before : D. m. and in a proclamation or dored a 30-day period of mourning.
 Immediate expressions of sorrow and culogy came from members oi the cabinet, congress and others in official life and friends throughout the world.
 Sunday:
 Mir. Tafts two sons arrive from Cincinnati.
 Many callers at Taft homo includ- ing Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, Mrs. Taft selected site of grave in Arlington cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-10
BUILDERS TO DISCUSS
 TRADESMEN'S WAGES
Demands for Increases Come Up for Action
 Tonight

Masons, carpenters and bod car ricrs will learn tonight whether their demands for increased con- pensation will be met by contrac- tors.
 A business meeting and banquet of the New Britain Master Builders association will be held at the Bur ritt hotel at o'clock and commit tees will report their recommends tions with reference to each group.
 A request by painters for higher pay was similarly handled last year, and compromise plan Was approved and is now in effect.
 Effective April 1, tne masons ask an increase from S11 to S12 a day: the carpenters from $46.25 10 S50 week, and the hod carriers seeN 10 have the S7 wage increased to S1.15 a day.
 Committees Of the builders asso- citation have met with each group and it is expected that q, Compro- mise of the demands will be urge ]
New Britain herald., 1930-03-10
WELFARE WORKER HAS
 FRACTURE OF SPINE
Mrs. Gertrude M. kitson Injured by Fall at
 Home

Mrs. Gertrude M. kitson, trained CT for the New Britain General hos pital, is a patient in that institu- ton suffering from a fractured spine sustained in fall at her home at 40 Cambridge street Satur- day afternoon.
 Mrs. kitson was going about her household duties when she climbed a step ladder to reach an attic trap door. A rug upon which the ladder stood slipped and the structure col son, had just left the house and heard the crash, but hearing no outcry, continued on his way, A niece ran out and called him back.
 The hospital ambulance was call cd and the injured nurse removed to the institution where N-ray pic lures were taken to determine the result of her injuries.
 Although a broken back or frac- tured spine ordinarily means that the patient has little if any chance for recovery, Mrs. kitson is fortu- nate in the fact that the break is at the base of the spine and there is no injury to the spinal cord. Her complete recovery is said 10 be a matter of time.
 Although suffering from pain and exhaustion today, Mrs. kitson soem- ed bright and cheerful.
 Miss Gertrude Jahn of c19 Maple street. a kindergarten teacher at the Elihu Burritt school and an in structor in. the evening schools. i' a patient at the New Britain Gen. eral hospital and is suffering iron
New Britain herald., 1930-03-10

from his wife and was living with his mother at the time of the allcg- cd murder. The victim was IT years of age and for more than q year prior to the shooting had been Schmalz's paramour, according to his statement to the police following his arrest. He said he had tried to break off relations with her but she taunted him and angcred him so that he pulled his revolver and shot her three times as she fled through Summer street. She was on her way home from church at the time
 John Brophy of Waterbury and Henry Schrager of this city, charg- cd with the murder of Officer James McNamec of Bristol, will be ar raigned tomorrow in superior court at Hartford and date set for their trial. It is the plan of the states attorneys office to proceed with the trial although two Waterbury men who arc said to have been present when the policeman was shot at a gasoline station in Forcstville, are still at large.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-10
Grand Jury Will Consider Shooting
 Of Valicka Girl by Schmalz Mar. IS;
 Brophy and Schrager Plead Tuesday
Men Who Killed Policeman McNamee of Bristol Will Be Arraigned Tomorrow in Superior Court and Date Will Be Set for Trial - Two
 Others Still Missing

George F. Schmalz of 39 Armisticc street, who shot and killed Miss Mary Nelicka, also known as Mary Walicka and Mary Mason, of l Ann street, on Summer street, Sunday. February 23, and was arrested few hours later by Sergeant Michael J. Flynn and Officer w. s. Strols on the charge of murder in the first de- gree, will go before the grand jury at Hartford to be indicted, Tuesday, March IS, according to present plans of States Attorney Hugh NJ. Alcorn.
 Schmalz was bound over to supe- rior court by Judge M. D. Saxe after a police court hearing the day after the shooting, and has since been in Hartford county jail. He was not represented by counsel in court, but later in the day Attorney Thomas r. McDonough was retained and will look after his interests in the con- ing trial, which will probably get under way within a few weeks.
 Schamlz is A years of age and married, having ono son and one daughter, but he was estrangad
New Britain herald., 1930-03-10

7:G0 o'clock he complained of pains in his chest. Word was sent to Dr. George II. Dalton and in the mean time he was given some baking soda to relieve the pains which were be- lieved caused by indigestion. He died before medical aid could be ap- piled.
 Medical Examiner John Purney, who viewed the body, pronounced death was caused by Q heart attack. lis death was great shock to his friends whom he had made through Gaily contact at the post office. He was ono of the most widely known residents in this city and had resid- cd here during the great part of his life.
 Born in Colchester. Mir. Egan moved 10 this city with his family
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New Britain herald., 1930-03-10
BARTLETT NAMES MANAGERS
 OF HIS PRIMARY CAMPAIGN:
 QU|GLEY OUTLINES ATTACK
ADVERTISING DODGE PUTS GRAY IN JAIL Accused by Union Labor Men Of
 Fraudulent Practice
 1RAILED FOR TWO YEARS

Hartford Man Charged With Selling
 Space On Signs Which Were to Be
 Hung in Rooms of Organized
 TradcSmcn.
 Mason C. Gray, alias G. E. Davis, 1T, of Hartford, pleaded guilty in police court today to the charge of obtaining money under false pre- tences and was sentenced to jail for 50 days besides being fined $50 and costs by Judge Stanley J. Traceski on recommendation of Prosecuting Attorney J. c. Woods. In view of the fact that he has already served seven days in default of a bond while awaiting trial. he will be obliged to remain for @5 days, Judge Traceski said, suspending execution of the penalty insofar as it applies to seven days.
 Two-Ycar Case Ends
  tary Egan of the Connecticut Fed oration of Labor in the detective bureau at police headquarters after court and accused of having ob- tained the sanction of the secretary of the MiddIctown branch of the or ganization to an advertising solicit ing proposition under false pre- tenccs. F.gan said he had been pur- suing Gray about the state for two years but was always a day behind arrest last week.
 Attorney E. L. Albert, represent ing the City Coal &5 Wood Co.,, brought an action against Gray to- day and Deputy Sheriff NJ. H. Hor- witZ placed an attachment on his automobile. The City Coal & Wood Co. was one of the local firms from whom Gray obtained checks in pay mcnt for advertisements to appear on signs which he agreed to place in labor union meeting halls. It is said he operated in several places in Connecticut, and among his belong ings were credentials, which he claimed 10 be bona fide, from labor union officials in several other states. Three Counts Nolled
 When the case was called in court, Attorney A. A. Greenberg entered a Continued on Page Two)
New Britain herald., 1930-03-10

Monday:
 Flags at half mast throughout the nation and its possessions.
 Military and naval salutes at sun rise and at intervals throughout the day.
 Taft's body lies at his home on Wyoming avenue.
 Tuesday:
 Body will be taken from home to capitol at q. m.
 It will lie in state in the huge TO- tunda for three hours. Selected ar my, navy end marine detail will stand guard over the caskct.
 Passing in single file, the public will be permitted to pay tribute.
 Services at All Souls Unitarian church at ? T. m.
 Leaders of the nation will accom- pany the body to Arlington.
 Salutcs of 21 guns at military and naval posts during the funeral.
 Burial in Arlington National cem- ctery in Virginia. Saturday: Taft died at 5:15 ?. m.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-10
Congress and Supreme Court Recess in Re- spect for ex-President and Former Chief Jus tice Burial Plot on Quiet Knoll Chosen.
Simple Ceremony in Un- pretentious Church Ar ranged - Thousands of Messages of Coincidence and Bowers of Flowers Arrive at Home.

Washington, March 10 Rp-Part- ing tokens of affection and respect were heaped high upon the bier Of William Howard Taft today as the nation prepared to give him hon ored burial.
 The house on Wyoming avenue where he lived and died was filled like a mammoth spring basket with q wilderness of flowers. A process sion of messengers carried to the sorrowing family the consoling words of friends in many lands.
 Congress and the supreme court decided to recess until after the funeral tomorrow. President Hoover personally directed that the execu- tive branch of the government should show every fitting honor to the only man in history who had been both president and chief jus ticc.
 Guns Salute Lost Leader
 While the guns of near and dis tant army posts boomed their re- quiem, plans were completed for re- moval of the body tomorrow morn ing to the capitol rotunda, to lie in state for a few hours, and for the service at ? D. m. at the Washing ton church which Taft attended. | At Arlington, across the Potomac on a knoll overlooking the White House and the capitol. the family marked out the plot where the de- parted statesman will rest at last, amid the graves of the nations war dead. For all of this preparation, the actual funeral service tomorrow will be one of the simplest that ever marked the passing of a great popular figure. It will be held in All Souls Unitarian church, at Six teenth and Harvard streets.
 The pew where Taft sat will be decorated with flags and flowers.
 As the church bell starts to toll, the Rev Ulysses c. B. Pierce. | Taft's pastor for a quarter of a century, will stand at the door to meet the procession.
 Two Hymns Chosen | Within the church, with it's plain white painted pews and pillars, the casket will be taken to the chancel while the great organs play the professional. Memorial chimes will play the hymns, Abide With Me- and Lead Kindly Light" and two of Tafts fayorite poems will be read.
 At Arlington, the committal serv- ice and prayer will be concluded with Tennyson's Crossing the Bar and the military salute.
 A military escort was chosen to- | day to accompany the body from the home to the capitol, thence to All Souls church, and from there to Arlington. Major General r. W.
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New Britain herald., 1930-03-10
VETERAN P. Q. CLERK,
 N, {. EGAN, EXPIRES
Death Comes Soon After Auto Ride With
 His Son

Matthew c. Egan of 27 Harrison street, Q former athlete and for the past 20 years a clerk at the general delivery window at the New Britain post office, died carly last night at his home from an acute heart attack. He was in his G6th year He had been employed at the post office for more than 35 years.
 Mr. Egan, accompanied by his son, Matthew J. Egan. left in the afternoon for an automobile ride t0 Hartford and on their return about