davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New Britain herald., 1930-06-05
TREASURY LOTTERY
 RETURNS AXE HlGH
Man Serving Year in Jail Gives Testimony Against
 "Conaie' Lewis

Bridgeport. June lP-Between SS0.oOo and s9ooo0 worth Of treas ,ury balance lottery tickets were sold in this section of Connecticut each week, Clayton Gritman. 26. of Bridgeport revealed this morning in criminal superior court in testifynG against his uncle, Clifford J. Con nIe" Lewis,
 The tremendous growth Of lottery ticket sale in this city and Fairfield county was outlined in the trial of Lewis today before Judge Frederick NJ. Peasley and jury upon charges Of operating the lottery. Gritman, who is serving q one year Jail sen tence for his activities in the busl- ness, gave some astounding facts in his testimony against Lewis.
 Through Gritman's testimony. it was learned that between sSo,ooo and s9O.00a worth Of tickets were sold in this section Of Connecticut each week and that Lewis got tbe greater percentage of profits Grit man, however. was unable to place an estimate on what the profits were.
 Gritman himself was paid s150 a week salary for his work and de clared shortly before he was arrest ed in Long Hill on December 2, 1929, in a raid on a printing esta b. lishment he had been promised s20O a week
 The witness also told of paying as high as $500 a week 10 have the tickets prepared for sale by retail agents whose number he estimated close 10 150 men.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-05
'&A &ARf' WIFE SR0T
 BY ERAMD NATE
Man With Two Speases Held in Cleveland
 Hospital

Cleveland June Op-hrs. Theresa Scila, 34, who for 12 years had lived with MT and Mrs. Frank lpollito ln strange triangle. was near death today after being shot by Ipollito last night,
 Ipollito. police said went to the home where Mrs Scilla had been living since autorities broke up his domestic arrangement last March and fired a volley Of bullets at the woman.
 Ipollito was felled with a milk bottle by Mrs. Scllas brother-in- law, Philip Baraona, but fled sey- eral blocks before he was captured. He was held in the prison ward at the City hospital today
 Police last March learned that Gpollito lived with and claimed both Mrs. Scilla and Mrs. Cologria Tpol- Ito as his wives Mrs. ScIlla was ordered 10 leave the house, taking the children she had borne Tpol- ito. TpoIlito was given 3 suspended workhouse sentence and fine of $500 on condition that he pay Mrs. Scilla $1oo0 and provide BIO weekly for support Of her children.
 Ipollitos legal wife ran the home and did the housework while he and Mrs Scilla worked in garment fac tcrles. police discovered The chill dren Of the two women called them mother indiscrlminately.1
New Britain herald., 1930-06-05
AUTO OPERATOR PAINTS
 AND MACHINE RUNS WILD
Mother of Driver nahle to Control Car Which Proceeded Through
 stanley Street Hedge.

Taken with q falnting spell Ahra- ham H Levine of 22 Hurlburt street lost control Of an automobile while passing the home Of Herbert Battye, 57S Stanley street, shortly before 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon, His mother. Mrs. Fanny Levine, tried to stop the car but was unsuccessful and before she realized what had happened. the hedge, a small tree and a bush in the Battye yard had been damaged, the machine coming 10 stop against the front veranda with damage to the steps and the lattice work.
 The police were notified and De tective Sergeant r. ]. O'Mara, who was detailed 10 investigate. reported no cause for police action. Mrs. Le- vine was willing to settle for all damage. The front part Of the car suffered some damage from the i'm pact. Mrs. Levine said her son was driving al the approximate rate Of : miles an hour just before he tainted. otherwise the damage would have been greater.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-05
QEEDS CELEBRATING G9LDEN WEDDING DAY Married 50 Years Ago To- day in St. James
 Church, London

MT. and Mrs William H. Gleed of 29l South Main street reached the 5Oth anniversary of their wedding today and the event is being quietly celebrated at their home with friends and relatives in attendance.
 They were married in St. James church in London, England and have been residents of this city for the past 4O years. Both are enjoying good health and MT. Gleed pursues his duties at the r. & F. Corbin fac tory daily.
 MT. Gleed has been a. member of St. Elmo lodge. Knights of Pythias, Sons of St. George and St. Mark s Episcopal church for many years.
 Mir. and Mrs. Gleed have two sons, George Gleed Of Northampton Mass. and William Gleed Of this city and a daughter, Miss Catherine Gleed, also of this city.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-05
PARkER.SMITH CASE
 APPEAL HEARD TODAY
Efforts to Set Aside Prison Sentences Argued
 in Court

New Haven, June E GP-Three officers Of the bankrupt Parker Smith company, mortgage note in- .vestment concern. who were given state prison sentences upon con viction or wrongful use Of moneys of the concern. today laid their cases before supreme court of CT TOTS.
 The appellants from the jury yer dict and the sentences imposed by Judge Isaac Wolfe in October are John F. Parker, who was the presi- dent. Paul M. Smith. the treasurer. and Clarence V Smith the secre- tary.
 The p1eadings were Of some length and the issue which predominated was whether the officers. individual ly. under the present laws can be .feld Criminally responsible for their wrongful acts as the officers Of q corporation The defense in the trial was that these three men acted as officers Of the corporation and not as individuals. They claimed they did no wrongful acts.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-05
SAYS LIQUOR BUYER
 IS EQUALLY GUILTY
Senator Sheppard Would Make Him Suffer Along
 With Seller

Washington, June , tPl-Senator Sheppard called it "grotesque' to- day 10 consider liquor buyers inno- cent of law violation.
 The supreme court has held them innocent under present law, and the Texas senator was advocating ap- proval by the Judiciary committee Of his bill 10 make buyers as guilty as bootleggers.
 Sheppard testified press comments on the supreme court decision have been to the effect that purChasers could now feel a profound relief and proceed to buy intoxicating liquor with impunity."
 The whole structure ot hquo, lawlessness rests upon the b.yer ot illicit liquor" he continued With out him, traffic in illicit liquor could not persist"
 Although the committee may act there is little prospect of senate ac- tion on Sheppard's bill at this ses- sion.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-05
FAR DEMOCRATS WILL
 GATHER IN THIS CITY
Hartford County Women Hold Meeting Tomorrow
 at Hotel Erwin

A meeting Of the democratic wom- en S board Of Hartford county will
 be held tomorrow night at the par tvs headquarters in the Erwin ho- tel, after which the delegates will go to the Y. NJ. T. A. & B. society to attend the social being conduct ed for those who assisted in the April election.
 Delegates to the women's board meeting are: Avon, Miss Mary Lynch; Berlin. Mrs. E. j. Lardner Bloomfield, Mrs. William Francis;
 Bristol, Mrs. George Conlon; Bur lington. Mrs. Louis w Barnes: East Granby, Mrs. Freda Bidwell; Broad brook. Mrs. Patrick Chamb rlain ; Warehouse Point, Miss Grace Kitty; Enfield Miss Julia N. Doyle; Farm ington, Mrs. Mayro w. Minor; Glas- nbury, Mrs. R. J. Woodbridge; Granby. Miss Alice Rogers; Hart Hartford, Mrs. Loretta Landers: Hartland Mrs. Carleton Osborn :; Manchester. Mrs. F. May Holden; Marlborough, Mrs. Allan A. Hall {, New Britain, Mrs. E. L. Hannon; Newington, Mrs. James Simpson;
 Plainville. Mrs. Ernest j. Millerick; ;
 Rocky Hill, Mrs. Lucy Fay: Sims bury. Mrs. Kathleen Barnaby: Southington. Mrs. Richard Elliot; South Windsor, Mrs. Michael Mo Grath: Suffield, Miss Dorothy Don nelly; West Hartford. Miss Rather inc Quinn; Wethersfeld. Mrs E. r. Cope; Windsor. Mrs. Thomas Welch.
 Windsor Locks. Mrs John r. Mo
New Britain herald., 1930-06-05
Dumont Fears Legal Bar Against Bad Milk May Be Battered Down
 Through Supreme Court Decision
Work of 10 Years to Keep City's Supply Free From Tuberculosis Germs in Danger, Health Super intendent Believes-Asks Osborn
 and kirkham to Act

Dr, L. J. Dumont, uperintendent of health, today took steps to keep intact the pure milk regulations in force here for the past 10 yeads. which may be completely nulhfed by a recent supreme court decision.
 Chief Justice Wheeler Of the su- preme court of Connecticut has de- creed that no municipality may re- quire that milk sold within it's limits shall either be produced by tubercu- lin tested COWS or be pasteurized This is the chief requirement of the pure milk ordinance made effective during the uperintendency of Dr. Frederick P. Lee, now health super intendent at Paterson, N. J. The court has held that products which meet the law with reference to fats, cleanliness, etc. may be sold and re- strains cities from interfering with such sale
 Dr. Dumont has addressed 3 letter 10 Dr, Stanley J. Osborn, state health officer. suggesting that the decision be appealed in the interest of safe milk.
 Discussing the situation which has
 Continued on Page Two)
New Britain herald., 1930-06-05
GRAF ARRIVES AT
 SEVILLE'S AIRPORT
DHisihe to Land Later in Day
 as Wind Dies Down
INHABITANTS CHEER SHIP
Completes Seventh Crossing of At lantic in 59 Hours and Minutes Skies Clear As Craft Appears Over SDain.

Seville. June tP) - Fresh from her seventh crossing of the Atlantic the homeward bound dirigible Graf Zeppelin flew over the city of Seville today ready to disembark several passengers and then to continue on to Friedrichshafen
 The Graf, after fighting unfavor- able weather conditions off the Eu- ropean coast, arrived over Seville at had been expected here early this morning. but heavy rains and winds had forced her to divert from a straight course from the Azores and to swing to th north so that she made her landfall just south of Lis bon, Portugal.
 Inhabitants Cheer Ship
 The Graf flew over the city Of Sc vile to an accompaniment of cheers from the inhabitants who saw her last on May-2Dth when she left for Pernambuco. Brazil and the United States. The flight from Lakehurst to Seville took 8 hours and eight min utes.
 After flying over Seville. the Graf continued on to the airport and cir cled above the port with the inten- tion of cruising around until later in the afternoon before making her landing.
 With her arrival over Seville. the Graf had completed about l6.O0O miles of her 1S.o00 mile four-conti nent journey which started on May 18th.
 Skies Clear Later
 Although it had been raining dur ing most of the day, causing the Grafs lateness, the skies cleared rapidly this afternoon and by mid afternoon the sun was shining. The wind had dropped and landing con- ditions were growing more favorable.
 Guards in Readiness
 Newspapermen, soldiers comprls- ing the ground crew and fifty
 (Continued on Page Tvo)
New Britain herald., 1930-06-05

tain any consolation from the thought that these patients were in such advanced stages that death would have occurred probably even had they been able 10 be admitted immediately. We must face the sad fact that We were unable 10 give them the opportunity which might have prolonged life and lessened their suffering"
 At yesterdays meeting. the fol- lowing officers were elected. Pres ident C. W. Upson vice president, Dr. T. E Reeks. treasurer. C. s. Cannon: secretary. Mrs E. R. Car ter. Jr; directors. A. Buol. Dr. G. W Dunn, Dr. Vincent J Smith and Dr. L. J. Dumont. eX-offiCio,
 Miss Logans report follows;
 During the past year the mum Der of cases of tuberculosis, all forms, reported to the health de
 (Continued on Page Two)
New Britain herald., 1930-06-05
Tong War Possibility
 Feared in Gong Case

New York. June , (P'-A Chinese waiter was shot six times and killed today and police saw in the staying a possible Tong war.
 The victim. Ha' a'Gong 9 years old. was killed by two men who had concealed themselves near the door of his fourth floor furnished room in Allen street. Two new revolvers with discharged shells were found near the body 'and police said this was an invariable rule'in, Tong slay- ings. They said Gong was a mem Der of the Hip Sings.
 An extra detail of police has been cn duty in Chinatown for the last three weeks following rumors of an impending Tong outbreak. The po- lice pointed out that Gong. living outside of Chinatown proper, was an easy victim for gunmen.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-05
GROANS OVER WIRE
 SAVELFE OF MAN
Overcome in Aa9hole, Sound
 Heard at Central Office
HUGHES IS NEAR DEATH
Lineman Made Unconscious On Bread Street. Aid Rushed From Court Street Headquarters in Time to Save Him.

Overcome by gas while testing telephone wires in subway in front Of $ Broad street about 12:3o o'clock today Harry Hughes, 33, Of Wells road, Wethersheld, might have died but for the prompt action Of employes in the central office of the Southern New England Telephone Co. in sending assistance when the wires over which Hughes voice had been heard in test calls gave forth nothing but groans for several min- utes
 Joseph Waldron. Who was sent to investigate looked into the manhole and was alarmed at his inability to see anyone. Calling for Hughes, he received no response and hurrying into the underground chamber, he found him unconscious and barely breathing. Fastening a rope about his body, Waldron and another man succeeded in hauling Hughes 10 the surface of the street just as Officer Delbert Neley arrived.
 Working desperately. Officer Ee- ley, Waldron and John Gamroga ap- piled artificial respiration while a large crowd cheered them on. At first Hughes pulse could hardly be felt and it was feared he had died. but the rescue trio, working in re- lay, finally brought him back to consciousness and within 20 minutes Of the arrival Of Waldron. Hughes was on his way 10 New Britain Gen. eral hospital in the police service car, Sergeant T. J. Feeney of the detective bureau having driven past while the rescuers were working.
 Dr. David P. Waskowitz attended Hughes on the scene and ordered him taken 10 the hospital. where it was said this afternoon that he was making 2. good recovery and it was expected he would be able 10 leave for home within a few hours.
 Continued on Page Two)
New Britain herald., 1930-06-05
Says Man Gave Fake Name aad Age
 And Padded Wealth; Asks Divorce

plaintiff claims. and under these cir cumstances she was induced to marry him.
 Soon after the marriage she dis covered that he was older than he told her before the connubial ven ture. she claims, and also she had to support him for some time.
 The case will be tried on the first Tuesday Of September in the su- perlor court. The plaintiff is repre- sented by Attorney Jamo- r. Mather of Bristol and Deputy Sheriff Mat theT'Papcaak serxed the papers, ,-
New Britain herald., 1930-06-05
Rental of A5,000 An-
 nually to Be Paid to
 Dcizek X Davenson for Picture House By
 National Producers and Distributors.
No Announcement of Pol icy Made But Report Is Circulated Capitol May Close Down for Summer Seating Capacity of Theater Is 1,5O0.

In a deal involving more than s1.000,0O0. the Embassy theater to- day was leased by Dzicek X Daven- son 10 Warner Brothers, interests already owning the Strand and Capitol theaters.
 Control Of the playhouse passed at once. Although definite an- nouncements were not made. it is expected that the talking picture policy will be continued with the Capitol theater closing its doors for the summer season.
 S9OO.0OO For 2O-Ecar Lease
 The lease is for 20 years duration at the rate Of S45.o0o a year, q total of S90N.OoO which. with other t.ons, including cash pay mcnts. brings the financial consid- eration to an amount in excess of s1.000. .6o0
 Included in the lease is the 1,500 seating capacity theater and the ornate lobby constructed in the Leonard building on Main street, which affords the main entrance,
 Frank Dzicek. secretary of the corporation formerly in control, and manager of the theater. repre- scented the lessors in negotiations which have extended over period of about one month It was said today that he has become associat- ed with Warner brothers.
 Former Legitimate Theater
 The theater involved in today's deal is one Of the oldest playhouses In the city and more than gen. eration ago catered to the entertain ment needs Of the community with some Of the most noted actors of the day appearing on it's stage. In cluded among the players who have been at the LyCeum, as II was then known. was Warner Oland. screen favorite who recently visited here. Lillian Russell and other stars also played there.
 The firm of Gilbert X Lynch vas the original owner. Later Thomas J. Lynch, who has since died. came into full ownership and he sold out to George Levitt. IL vas during LeWitts ownership that moving pictures were introduced in that theater. The Polish Business Mems corporation was next in control and Joseph Dzicek, an officer Of that
 Continued on Page 1h)
New Britain herald., 1930-06-05
WARMERS LEASE EMBASSY: REPORT $1,000,000 FIGURES
 IN 20 YEAR DEAL FOR HOUSE
Boy Robs His Teacher;
 Gives Lollypop Bribe
 To Hush Up "Squealer''

An eight year old boy stole sl.o1 out of q teachers pocket book at the Elihu Burritt school yesterday, according 10 informa- tion obtained by Officer Daniel J. Cosgrove. who recovered 4o cents. The boy spent 6l cents on himself and a companion, also including a third boy who was given lolly- pops so he would not "squeal," he having seen the theft commit ted
 The juvenile court authorities are investigating the case. The boy who took the money was found to have a pair of dice when Officer Cosgrove searched him.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-05

Charging that her husband gave fictitious age and represented that he possessed property worth st0.- 0o0, Bertha NJ. Zanke Of this city has brought a divorce action against Frederick Zanke Of this city on the grounds of intollerablc cruelty
 They were married on November 3. 1928, atfer he informed her that he was 62 years Of age instead of IS. his health good and thaj he was the possessor Of personal and real property valued at sl0,Q0Q, the
New Britain herald., 1930-06-05
'E@ M BOG PotMD CUT,
 FIFE CAMNES SET FREE
First Break at New Detention Home for Waif Hounds Discovered
 by Sergeant Stadler.

Sergeant John C, Stadler found the municipal dos pound open about 11;50'o'clock last night and upon in vestigation he observed that the paddock had been sawed of the outer door, which Is Of steel, and the dog cages were open. five dogs having escaped.
 Dog Warden Thomas Rouskie was notified and installed a new lock. The old pound was broken into B number of times but last night was the first break into the new one.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-05
BISHOP WALKS OUT
 OF LOBBY HEARING
Cannon Refuses to Submit to
 Further Quiz and Leaves
CONTEMPT CHARGE LOOMS
Methodist Official Says Questioning Part of Roman Catholic and Wet Campaign Against Him - Kisses and Applause Greet Ac- ton.

Washington. June GP - Bishcp James Cannon, Jr,. walked out on the senate lobby committee today and his questioners decided 10 take no legal steps for the present to bring him back.
 The committee will not meet again until next Wednesday, and mean time ii expects neither to issue a subpoena nor begin contempt pro- ceedinEs to punish the southern Methodist leader for his refusal to testify about his anti Smith cam paign activities in 1928.
 As he withdrew. unexcuscd. and followed by applause, misses and laughter, Cannon flung back at the committee another challenge Of it's authority. He had appeared volun- tariIy, he said, and had answered all the questions he considered proper and was through unless the senators chose 10 formally subpoena him,
 Caraway Back Tuesday
 Chairman Caravay. who agrees with Cannon that he should not be 4utSNIOLEI dJOut HIS lFd'ISl oll4 ' III the anti-Smith campaign. will return 10 Washington Tuesday. On the fol- lowing day the full committee eX- poets 10 make it's decision.
 The churchman stalked out Of the committee room after appearing cnly long enough to read q state ment again attacking the commit tees authority 10 inquire into his anti-Smith campaign activities and 10 announce that his voluntary testl- mony was al an end. T. was his third appearance before the investi- gators and it marked the first time that the committee had mustered T quorum for the examination of the reCalcitrant witness.
 As Bishop Cannon limped out of. the committee room, on his crutCh' he called back that he could DC found at his office f the committee
 (Continued on Page Two)
New Britain herald., 1930-06-05
TRUMBULL DELAYS SELECTION

Hartford, June LP-Governor John H. Trumbull has no present in- tention of appointing a judge Of the superior court to succeed Judge l.. r. Waldo Marvin. recently deceased, When asked about the immediate appointment Of q successor to Judge Marvin the governor said he would make no appointment without giving the matter careful consideration.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-05
20 DIE AWAITING SANAT0RIA ROOMS
Need for Tuberculosis IasAtu- tienS Stressed
MISS LOGAN FILES REPORT
Relief society Nurse Discusses Ac- tivities of the Year-Jp pson and Other Officers Re-Elected al An nual Session.
nual Session.

Twenty local tuberculosis suffer CTS died while awaiting admission to Nentlie R. Logan, tuberculosis relief society nurse, asserts in her report. submitted yesterday at the annual meeting Of the society.
 This fact is mentioned in para . graph dealing with the need for more adequate facilities for institu- tional care for tuberculosis patients, which says, in part: We cannot ob-
New Britain herald., 1930-06-05

1 Opposition to consolidation Of New England railroads. expressed l by President A. G Kimball of the 1 Landers. F'rary X Clark, was echoed by Chairman F. G Buck land Of the New York, New Haven (; Hartford railroad and President Daniel Willard Of the Baltimore & Ohio. when they spoke as guests Of the New Britain Traffic bureau at 8 luncheon at the Shuttle Meadow club today. Baltimore &; Ohio day" MT. Kimball presided.
 Referring to present industrial conditions, MT. kimball said he saw ditions would adjust themselves eventually.
 Mr. Willard and Mr. Bucklan1 agreed that consolidation would rob the New England railroads of their independence. although Mir. Willard lntimated that in the final analysis that might be the best way to re- uLtt Upfl dLilIs TX p'lStS
 Mr. Willard in discussing freight rates assured the New Britain man. ufacturers that there is no prospect of an increase in freight rates. but that the tendency seems to be down. ward,
 There were about l5o present.
 Guests Visit War Memorial
 The visitors arrived al Berlin by special train last evening shortly be- fore o'clock. Their train was side tracked there and the guests trans ported 10 New Britain by automo- bile, They were brought through Willow Brook park over kensington avenue to Arch street, Hart 10 Wal nut Hill park and to the world war memorial.
 Leaving the memorial they drove to the Burritt hotel where they were welcomed by prominent manufac- turers of the city. Later they were taken on tour Of the city. passing the state normal school and going by way Of West Hartford and Pennington avenue to Pennington. where they were entertained at the Pennington Country club
 This morning at o'clock the guests were taken on tour Of local factories. They visited the Hart 6; Cooley and Hart X HutChison plants and drove to Plainvllle where they were officially welcomed by Gov ernor John H Trum bull at the plant of the Trumbull Electric Co
 Returning to New Britain they visited the Stanley Works, the Rus sell X Erwin plant, Fafnir Bearing Co, Landers. Frary X Clahk, North s, Judd Stanley Rule and Level, New Britain Machine Co American Hardware Corp, and returned to the hotel al noon, Luncheon was served al the Shuttle Meadow club shortly afterwards.
 This afternoon golf tournament is being held at the Shuttle Meadow club. Two trophies have been offered by Mir Kimball. One trophy will go to the visiting railroad official with the lowest net score and the other 10 the industrial executive traffic manager with the lowest net score.
 The visitors will leave the Berlin station at 5:22 o'clock this evening for home.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-05
WOOD NAMED TO BOARD

Washington, June LP>-Arthur B. Wood commissioner of pardons for Michigan. has been selected as one Of the three members Of the new federal pardon parole board