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New Britain herald., 1930-04-15
Nair Elected President Pro Tenn. Of Council, l4-7; Johnson Hurt,
 Lays Defeat to Mayoralty Fight
Fourth Ward Alderman Claims II Votes Were Pledged to Him = Believes Neutrality in Primary Cam- paign Cost Him Honor and Expresses
 Disappointment at His Failure.

As had been anticipated, the caucus of the republican members of the common council last night nom- mated Alderman David L. Nair of the first ward for the office of presi- dent pro tempore for the ensuing year, the vote being fl for Nair, for Alderman J. Gustave Johnson of the fourth ward and one for Alder man William H. Judd of the third ward, but the surprise element en- tered into the result in the form of a registration of disappointment on the part of Alderman Johnson at his defeat
 Claimed He Was Promised Support
 Supporters of the fourth warder, before the caucus and afterwards. said IA votes were pledged to him, and the alderman himself is author ity for the statement after adjourn ment that the only member he ap- preached who told him point blank not to expect his support was Coun- cilman John S. Milford of the sec ond ward. It was freely reported about the corridor of City hall that Alderman Johnson was promised
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New Britain herald., 1930-04-15
PLAY JURY URGES
 CENSORSHIP BOARD
"Pleasure Man" Panel Sends Letter to ROose-
 welt on Situation

New York, April 15 P)-EleNen failed to agree after hearing the evidence against Mae West and all the actors who appeared in her play, Pleasure Man." which was closed by the police as an indecent production, today sent to Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt letter urg- ing establishment by law of play censorship to be applied before the first public performance.
 The impossibility of the jury to agree on a verdict after nine and half hours in the recent trial was most unfortunate and unsatisfac- tory termination of this most impor- tant case" read the letter, which was prepared by Irving A. Chandler, foreman.
 Tt tends to demonstrate that cen- sorship of plays by criminal litiga- ton is not the most effective and most reliable means of assuring the play going public of New York that no play will be presented that tends to corrupt the morals of the young.
 "rhc importance of this case was of the highest. It far transcends any murder case, for in the latter cases only the families, if any, of the murdered and the murderer are actually directly affected. Whereas, in the case of Pleasure Man. the
New Britain herald., 1930-04-15
GIRL STRUCK BY AUTO
 IN SERIOUS CONDITION
Anna McMahon, IS, in Hospital With Frac-
 ture of Skull

struck by a sedan owned and op- crated by Arvid E. Peterson of S2 Pendleton road as she was crossing in front of 1447 Stanley street about GAS o'clock last night, Miss Anna McMahon, IS years old, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Dennis J. McMahon of Is Stratford road was knocked down and sustained fracture of the skull. This afternoon she was re- ported in a critical condition at New Britain General hospital.
 Peterson told Sergeant J. C. Stad- Ter that he and his wife and five year old daughter, Norma, were proceeding south on Stanley street at the rate of U to 20 miles an hour and saw Miss McMahon start to cross the road. Peterson sounded the horn on his car and Miss Me- Mahon hesitated and then started % walk again. Peterson pulled to the right and went over the gutter. the bumper and left headlight striking
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New Britain herald., 1930-04-15
MESKILL OR HJERPE MAY
 HEAD FIRE COMMISSION
Two Reported as Under COnsidcra- ton for Post Not Net Filled
 by Mayor QuigIey.

With several of the other board chairmanships out of the way as q result of Mayor Quigley's appoint ments of today, speculation this afternoon turned to the chairman- ship of the board of fire commits sioncrs, a position not included in today'S announcement.
 The post is now held by James J.. Butler, 8 dem ocrat, who was ap- pointed in 1928, and who will be succeeded by q republican. Cornelius J. .Dchm, chairman from 1926 to 1928, was at first considered 10 be the probable candidate but today 1t was reported that he will not be given the place, and that the choice will rest between Thomas J. Mcskill and Emil Hjerpc. Mcskill. sixth ward republican leader, was clerk of tho commission headed by Dchm. Hjerpe was chairman of the fire board under Mayor Curtis in 192 1 and 1922. Mcsllill is connected with the purchasing department of the Stanley Works and Hjcrpc is a pub fisher.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-15

New Haven, April 15 UP) - A handsome Gothic beer garden will be constructed on the Yale campus soon if a petition now being cir culatcd among students is approved by university authorities, it was learned today.
 The petition, the United Press was informed, is addressed to President James Rowland Angcll. It requests that the university lease or sell to one John Rourkc, proprietor of a popular student gathering place known as Dinty Moorc's, a parcel of property adjacent to university dor mitories and classrooms suitable for the erection of a semi official hof- brau.
 Like Hardness Quadrangle
 The lease or deed would 5tipulatc that the structure be designed along Gothic lines similar to those of tho Hardness memorial quadrangle and
New Britain herald., 1930-04-15
PUBLIC LABOR BUREAU
 GIVEN NEW LOCATION
Changed From City Build ing to Harvard Street
 StOreyard

The municipal employment bureau which has been operating at the mayors office in city hall for the past six months was transferred to- day to the city storeyard on Harvard street, on order of Mayor George A. Quigley.
 Instruction on this point was con- veycd to the director of the bureau, Frank Rogers, by Mayors Secretary William Fay after Fay had conferred with the mayor at the hospital.
 The labor bureau was established by former Mayor Paoncssa to re- licvc conditions Of unemployment. Gatherings of jobless men have dis turbcd the operations of other of fees on the main floor of the muni- cipal building. fact which prompt cd Quigley's move.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-15

cd. The new appointees will take office when the terms of their pre-, dccessors retire, unless resignations are forwarded to the mayor. in which event the selections announc- cd today will go into office at once.
 Judd to Succeed Hall
 Alderman William H. Judd of the third ward will resign from the common council to be chairman of the board of finance and taxation, succeeding Edward r. Hall whose duties as state finance commissions CT make it impossible for him to continue in office here. This ap- pointment will go into effect June i. Discussing this selection today. Mayor Quigley remarked that. Tn his opinion. Alderman Judd is 'emincntly fitted" for the position.
 Alderman Judd is cashier of the New Britain National bank, and has served several years as a third ward member of the common council. He was reelected last week, running on the republican ticket with the en- dorsement of the democrats
 Parker Police Board Head
 Edward A. Parker will succeed Michael w. Bannan as chairman of the police board, and this commis-
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New Britain herald., 1930-04-15
FOUR MEN ESCAPE
 WITH STOLEN AUTO Shots Fired at Speeding Machine-Sought in
 East Hartford

Danbury, April IS (UP)-An ex- pensive Massachusetts registered au- tomobile was abandoned by four men here early today after a police chase from East Hartford.
 Within an hour after d pedestrian reported finding of the car. two au- tomobiles were reported stolen here.
 The men were said to have left an East Hartford gasoline station with out paying for fuel. East Hartford police followed the car to Norwalk where they were reenforced by Nor walk officers. Shots were fired dur ing the chase from Norwalk to Dan- bury and bullet hole was found in the back of the abandoned machine.
 Police here believed the quartet had split and headed over the New York state line 8 few miles away. Brewster, N. T., state police were notified.
 The car bore registration plates 25-2d2 and in pocket was found & drivers license issued to Rita M. Jacobs, 70 Park street. Brookline, Mass.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-15
FSCALATOR' CLAUSE
 IN TREATY REACHED
Americans and British Agree on Competitive
 Building Plan

London. April l5 tT,-l'hc Amcri- can and British naval delegations to- day reached an agreement regarding the so-callcd safeguarding or "cs- calator" clause for the naval treaty by which powers signing the tr- lateral limitation pact may protect themselves against competitive build ing by signatorics.
 The clause. it was undcrst ood. will clc XXI of the Washington treaty, designed for Il similar purpose. By it's provisions the navy of any of the three signatory powers may be in creased 10 meet increases in navics of non-signatory powers. with result two signatory powers.
 An American spokesman described the agreement as virtually com- plcted," and said that it was reached by Secretary Stimson and Prime Minister Macdonald just before the premier left for Scotland to spend the Easter holidays. It was under stood the only remaining feature to be settled is wording for inclusion in the treaty
 Ambassador Morrow, the Amori- can member of the treaty drafting committee, set himself up as q prophet this morning and became immediately popular with the American delegation by q. forecast that they would be able to sign the treaty and still catch the Leviathan home next Wednesday morning. He said that at the rate the commit tee was progressing they would have the document ready for sigma turc at next Tuesdays plenary scs. sion,
 The Lcviathan is duo to sail from Southampton at about noon Tues day; it obviously will have to be held up to allow the American dele gation 10 get aboard but probably not later than carly Wednesday It~ fi,,t, II
New Britain herald., 1930-04-15
Four Men Will Have Authority of Mayor
 In 36 Hour Period

After the common council meets tomorrow night, four men will have filled the office of mayor within period of S6 hours. Until noon today, A. NJ. Paoncssa, the now retired mayor, was at the head of the city gov crnHcnt; at noon, the oath of office administered to George A. Quieloy last Friday became cf- fcCtiVC and he became mayor. but being unable to act because of his illness, the duties of the office rested on the shoulders of Alder man Walter R. Talk of tho sec ond ward. president pro tenn. of the common council, who is now the acting mayor; tomorrow night, the common council will elect Alderman David l.. Nair to the position now held by Falk. and he will be in office until Mayor Quigley leaves the hos pital.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-15
South Methodist Board of Temperance Used Coercive Lobbying Activities, Speaker Asserts Cites Yelled Threats in Letters.
Wet Tells Committee Dry Organization Ignored Law Which Made Re- ports Mandatory, From 1912 to 1920-Few Facts Filed Now.

Washington, April Is P}-Renew- ing his attack against dry organiza- tions, Representative Tinkham, re- publican, Massachusetts, today charged before the senate lobby com mittee that the Anti-Saloon league had "flagrantly and audaciously" vii plated the federal corrupt practices act and that the Southern Methodist board of temperance and social ser vice had "engaged in offensive and coercive lobbying activities
 Tinkham, wet, demanded that these organizations along with Bish- op James Cannon, Jr.; chairman of the Methodist board, be investigated by the lobby committee. His testi- mony was completed today.
 Attacked Other Groups
 Previously. Tinkham had request ed an investigation of the Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Public Morals of the Northern Methodist Church and the Federal Council of Churches.
 All of the organizations will be given an opportunity to reply to Tinkham.
 The committee tomorrow will question Henry H. Curran, president of the association against the prohi- bition amendment.
 Few Returns Made
 Saying the league had collected and expended s67,565,3l5 from 1884 to 1926 inclusive, Tinkham testified that only nominal returns had been made to the clerk of the house of representatives of the sums used for political purposes"
 Tinkham, a wet, demanded that the committee obtain the names of at least the larger contributors. He said these had never ben made pub lie.
 He also requested the committee to summon Bishop James Cannon Jr., of the Methodist Episcopal Church, south, and the books and papers of the Southern Methodist Board of Temperance and Social Service, of which Cannon is chair man.
 Cannon has informed the commit tee he would be glad to appear and furnish any information desired.
 Tinkham already has requested that the committee investigate the Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Public Morals of the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Federal Council of Churches.
 The witness presented the commit tee with table intended to show the money collected and expended by the National Anti-Saloon League and 37 state leagues from 1920 to 1925 inclusive.
 Total receipts were given as s1S,- 116,43S and expenditures $13,065.- SIS. The estimated figure for 1926 disbursements was s2,000,000.
 Says Law Violated
 Tinkham charged that until 1920 the league made mo returns what ever," under the federal corrupt
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New Britain herald., 1930-04-15
RESENTS
 CHAPLAIN ATTACK COolidge's Former Minister Writes Sharp Note to Speaker MILITARY CLERICS PLAYED
Baltimore Preacher Alleged to Have Said Army and Navy Spiritual Advisers No Better Than q Rcligl-
 ous Representative, In Speakeasy.

Washington, April 15 R-Rev. Jason Noble Pierce, Calvin Cooidges former pastor, today made public a letter to the Rev. Peter Ainslie, Baltimore minister. calling on him to account for remarks made in Dr. Pierce's church yesterday insulting en masse the chaplains fthe army and navy"
 Dr. Ainslie, pastor of the Chris tian Temple, Baltimore, was quoted by listeners as having said before q lenten service in the Congregational church that there is no more justification for being a chaplain in the army or navy than there is for being & chaplain in a speakeasy."
 Chaplain Chief Present
 Dr. Pierce, a former chaplain in the army, and the chief of army chaplains, Colonel Julian l.. Yates were present during Dr. Ainslies sermon.
 Colonel Yates today joined Dr. Pierce in denouncing the remarks by the Baltimore pastor.
 In addition to his stern letter to Dr. Ainslie calling for an explana- tion, pr. Pierce today expressed a wish to give the Maryland church. man a punch in the eye" for his utterances.
 Col. Yates said that after yester- days service, at which Dr. Ainslie was guest pastor. he agreed with Dr. Pierce that Dr. Ains]ie's attack was pretty trying medicine" and thereupon went to his office and wrote "spirited' reply to Dr. Ainslie. This reply Col. Yates did not send.
 T got my sentiments off my chest and upon more sober reflection, did not deem it necessary to add my voice to that of Dr. Pierce other than orally" he added.
 In the congregation. according to persons who attended, were many ministers who were chaplains during the World war, and also many mem bers of the Daughters of the Amcr- can Revolution, here for the con- vention.
 Says Sermon Effective"
 Despite his disa agrecmont with the sentiments expressed by Dr. Ainslie. Dr. Pierce today declared that the sermon was "one of the most mag ni1lccnt and effective offered in the entire monday lenten program here this year.
 The Washington Star today said that Dr. Ainslie in a telephone con- Nersation from Baltimore said that
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New Britain herald., 1930-04-15
HOOVER REVIEWS
 PLEA FOR COURT
Takes Definite Stand for Ameri-
 can Entry Into Tribunal
BELIEVES PLAN IS SOUND
President Tells D. A. k. Security As surcd-Pact Executives and Sec retaries Have All Urged Partici- patton of United States.

Washington, April 15 P)-With suming the proportions of a fore most political issues, especial sig nifcance was attached today to a renewed and vigorous plea for American adherence, voiced by Pres ident Hoover.
 From the chief executives en- phatic cspousal of the entry of this country, coming soon after the out burst of opposition which followed the Illinois primaries of q week ago, was drawn the inference that MT. Hoover is prepared to wage a de- termined and aggressive fight for American membership in the inter- national tribunal.
 The presidents appeal was eX- pressed in an address delivered last night before the Daughters of the American Revolution. In addition to his comment on the court issue, he asserted that American security was fundamentally assured and dis cussed the results of the London naval conference, reiterating his view that the agreement reached in the British capital meant the abol- ishment of international rivalry in the construction of sea armaments.
 Believes In Peace Agencies
 Asserting that the causes of fric- ton between the nations are ever present throughout the world, MT. Hoover said that the remedy and the preventive of war lay in the ere ation of appropriate agencies for regular methodical disposal and Ho- lution of these controversies so as
New Britain herald., 1930-04-15
LIBERAL PROPOSES
 BILL ID AID DRYS
House Of Commons Would Pun-
 ish British Rum Runners
CONSERVATIVE IS AMUSED
Cornwall Members Plan to Suspend
 Or Cancel Officers Certificates
 Has Little Chance to Pass-Niac- Quistcn Attacks Scheme.

London, April 1 , R-Thc house of commons, by vote of 215 to 142, today gave a liberal member leave to introduce a bill to entitle the board of trade to suspend or cancel the certificate of any master, mate or engineer engaging in the illicit importation of intoxicating liquor in to United States territory.
 Isaac Foot, liberal member from Cornwall, moved at the end of the question period today for permission to introduce such q measure. Under the rules only one speech was allow cd for and against the bill.
 Conservative Attacks Plan
 After Foot had spoken for 10 min utcs advocating the measure, Fred erick A. MacQuistcn, conservative member from Argyll and a lawyer who sometimes acts professionally for the liquor trade, opposed the bill in a speech filled with humorous re- marks.
 Edwin Scrymgcour, independent member who is secretary of the pro- hibition party, interrupted Mac
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New Britain herald., 1930-04-15
CHILD FALLS 8 STORIES,
 ESCAPES WITHOUT BRUISE,
Three Year Old Boy Tumbles Out Window and Physician Finds
 Him Cninjured

Determined to leave the home and play in the back yard after his mother refused to grant him per- James Wurrin, three year old son of MT. and Mrs. William Wurrin of 123 Market street leaned over the window sill and fell to the ground three floors below without receiving a bruisc yesterday.
 The mother, after a fruitless search through the rooms of the home, discovered that the child fell through the window and she rushed down to where he had fallen.
 Dr. Roman Lekston was summon cd to determine the extent of the in- jurics but the examination revealed that the infant did not sustain even a scratch.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-15
Humphrey, Judd, Berg, Bartlett N a m e d to Boards in First Broad side as Mayor As- sumes Office Tokar- czyk Police Surgeon.
Dobson Resigns From Pub lie Works Office-Schae- fer Dropped From City Hall Board Reappoint- ments to Other Commis- SiOnS. .-

Assuming office at noon todays Mayor George A. Quigley announc- cd several important changes in tho makeup of the city government, af- fcCting chairmanships of commits sons in most instances. His slate bears out the prediction that D "shake-up' was due in city hall.
 The new mayors appointments followed predictions made before the election which had linked many of his associates in public life with reported changes in the government.
 Although successors to present members of board were designated, no commissioners have been remoV-
New Britain herald., 1930-04-15
Forestyille Man, 84,
 Goes Roller Skating
Special to the Herald)

tSpeClal to the lterald)
 Bristol, April 15 - Gee, it's great to be young once again." That's what Isaac Preston, aged S4 years, of Broad street, Forest vile, remarked when he decided to try a bit of roller. skating upon the sidewalks of the tiny center of his home town last Saturday. Prfston surprised the towns people by appearing on a pair of skates, and then caused them to gasp when he rolled through Torcstville's main thoroughfarc He plans an extensive automo- bile journey to Port Arthur, Canada, this summer.
 MT. Preston resides with his daughter and son-in-law in For estville.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-15
Qu|GLEY STARTS CITY HALL SHAkE-U BY APPOINTING NEW COMMISSIONERS:
 DIRECTS AFFAIRS FROM HOSPITAL BED
Mayor Quigley Suffers Setback;
 Temperature lOl.2 and Pulse 92

Mayor George A. Quiglcy, who has been at New Britain General hospital April bronchial suffered setback this the his condition being announced o'clock H. who, with Dr. Joseph H. Potts, has been attending him.
 We cannot whether it is a setback q relapse Dr. Bod1ey said His temperature has 1912 and his pulse 92 There been the plcuratc which he hospital Until further notice but relatives will allowed visit him.
 Mayor Quiglcy has political the he talked nowpaprmcn of appointments commissions
New Britain herald., 1930-04-15
Yale Students Petition President
 For Gothic Beer Garden On Campus

other imposing Yas buildings in the vicinity. A Park street site is sug- gested.
 A preamble 10 the petition states. in effect, that "whcrcas, present lc- gal restrictions on the sale of beer seem likely to be lifted or modified in the near future, it would be ad- vantagcous to the university if a
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New Britain herald., 1930-04-15
THE WEATHER

New Britain and vicinity: Partly cloudy, continued cold tonight: Wednesday incrcas- ing cloudincSS followed by rain at night.
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The Washington times., 1930-12-31
Last Nights Fights

At New York-Johnny Penna,
New York 123-pounder, defeated
Fred Monte, New York, eight
rounds. Danny Ray, New York
light heavyweight, defeated Joe
Kramer, Ridgefield, Conn, four
rounds.
At Wilkesbarre, Pa.-Rene De
Vos, Belgian middleweight, and
Pete Suskey, Scranton. Pa, drew,
10 rounds.
At st. Petersburgh, Fla.-Jack
Herman, Florida heavyweight, de-
feated Frank Montagna, Newark,
N. j., 10 rounds.
At Jacksonville, Fla.-Dick
Gore, Jacksonville welterweight,
defeated Herbert Beck, Portland,
Me-, 10 rounds.
At Portland, Me. -George
Glover, Dover, Del, heavyweight,
and Joe Vincha, Boston, drew,
six rounds.
The Washington times., 1930-12-31
RECORD PURSE
IS OFFERED

NEW YORK, Dec. 31.-A syndi
cate of American sportsmen in
Havana today cabled all offer
of 5000 for Ed eDon) George
to defend his heavyweight wrest-
ling championship at the Tropical
Gardens Stadium in the Cuban
capital late in February or early
in March against one Of four op-
ponents Gus ConnenbeIg. Ed
(Strangler) Lewis, Joe Stecher
or John Pesek. All four men
have expressed willingness to
wrestle the champion there. the
cable stated.
The syndicate would prefer to
pit Lewis against the tit'eholder
because he wrestled' there several
years ago and proved to ne a big
attraction. The match would be
staged on the eve Of ole Of the
winter turf classics at the Ha-
vana race track. T.
Elwood Rigby, Georges repre-
sentative in New York, stated that
the champion probably would
accept the offer, which is the
largest individual purse ever Of
fered to wrestling champion.