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The Washington times., 1930-07-26
ITALIANS RUSH
QUAKE AID
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government had decided to push
reconstruction Of the twisted area
as wen as that Of the cyclone
stricken Piave district, with even
greater speed than the sweeping
reconstruction program which
followed the war.
Exempt From Taxes
On top of this, cheering even
the demoralized victims Of the
smitten land, was circulated the
unofficial report that all earth
quake sufferers would be declared
exempt from taxation for the next
10 wears, or at least from the pay
ment of taxes on tangible prop
erty. The sum total of these re-
ports improved the morale Of the
population immensely.
Picks, shovels and crowbars Of
the rescue squads had about COM
pleted their grueSome task today,
with most of those killed ex-
tracted from the ruins and buried,
The huge task Of caring for the
injured and appeaSing the hunger
and thirst Of survivors went ON at
q pace amazing even to the most
casual observer.
Augmented by government
trucks, army l6rries and vehicles
of every description, cavalcades Of
succor fought their way through
debriS-choked roads high up
among the Apprentices to bring re-
lief to thousands still camped out
in fields, shielded by tents and in
many cases inadequate clothing,
In place Of homes which were
tumbled to dust when seven earth
quakes leveled five provinces, q
total Of $500 square miles.
Rescue squads in the town Of
I,acedonia received an ovation
when they succeeded in extract
ing from a pile Of ruins a woman
whose voice had been heard un-
derneath for the past three days.
She was uninjured. A girl at
'AQuelOnla was summary rescued.
Church Offers Aid
Monsigneur Spirito Chiapetta.
special envoy Of Pope Plus xI.
arrived in the earthquake area
today and placed the full re-
sources Of the church at the com
mand of the relief workers. He
Is under instructions to make an
exhaustive report to the pontiff
on the loss Of life and property
damage.
The latest Of the few official
government estimates on the
number Of dead gave the figure
Of 1888, but other semiofficial
reports place the death toll in
the vicinity Of 5000, with 2.lT6
killed IN the Province Of Avellino
alone, and 1,262 injured.
A list Of casualties as compiled
from government reports follows
by provinces:
Avellino-2,1 ,176 dead. Nine vii
lages razed, four damaged.
Foggia- Ninety three dead, -four
towns wiped cut, four damaged
Potenza-Two hundred thirty
three dead, three communities
leveled, four wrecked.
Beneyento-Twenty dead, sew
eral towns ruined,
Naples-Nine dead, two towns
destroyed. -.
The Washington times., 1930-07-26
Leaders in Agitation
Will Honor VOught

NEW YORK. July as (IN.S0.
Aviation leaders of the country
viii pay a final tribute to Chance
Vought, noted pioneer in the air
industry, when funeral services
are held here Mondff.
Vought died yesterday In q
Southampton, Long Island, hos
pital after a brief illness. He was
40. Death was due to blood pois-
onfng.
He designed war planes for the
allies IN 1915 and after the war
devised interchangeable landing
gear l. i -.
The Washington times., 1930-07-26

t h e James MRS. BRUCE
Monroe, fifth President Of the
United States. Later Senator
Henry Fairfax owned 1t.
Mellon purchased it from
Frank C. Littleton, at q price
said to be 100000. Mrs.
Bruce recently went to Italy
with her father in search Of
health restoring climates. Her
husband is the son of former
Senator William Cabell Bruce,
Of Maryland.
The Washington times., 1930-07-26

MARION DAVIES and constant
applauding audience. She said
in a brief speech that she
would carry back to HOLLYWOOD
with her warm memories Of
the reception given her by her
English friends.
Before the local premier Of
the picture, Miss Davies was
the guest Of Lord and Lady
Louis Mountbatten. Among
the prominent persons in the
audience were Anthony Asquith,
Elinor Glyn, Lady Ravensdale,
the Countess of Oxford and
Asquith, Lady Colefax, H. G.
Wells, Edward Knoblock and
the former Irene Castle. A re-
ception in honor Of Miss Davies
followed at the West End
Hotel. .,
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a b o ar d the
liner Bremen
for New York.
On his ar
rival in the
latter city,
the noted eX-
er will
take personal
charge Of the
pr operations
for his sub
m a rim e for
he coming
VOYAGE tn the
North Pole.
Jus t before
The Washington times., 1930-07-26
Mrs. Ferguson Running
Again as Texas GoUernor

AUSTIN. Tex, July 26.-Mrs.
James 3. Ma" Ferguson today
seeks to re-enter the governors
mansion of Texas.
Once more her husband has
been barred from running for
the office IN which he was inn
peached, and once more Ma"
The Washington times., 1930-07-26
Phi Sigma Chi Will
Hold Installation

The installation will be held to-
night at Z o'clock at the Ambas-
sador Hotel by the zeta Province
of the Phi Simga Chi Fraternity
for its Gamma Chapter, Of Balti-
more, Md.
T. Scott Eavenson, Of Philadel
phia, national treasurer, will pre-
side. Representatives Of Sigma
Province, Philadelphia, and Eta
Province, Camden, N. j., will be
present.
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and Ferguson MA" FERGUSON
recently was declared ineligible
for office by the State supreme
court.
Eleven candidates are in the
race. Ross S. Sterling. Houston
publisher, is considered the ia
vorite.
The Washington times., 1930-07-26

LIE Q 5 b u r g +,
Va, for his
d a u g h : err,
Mrs. David K.
e s tie Bruce,
formerly Miss
AilSa Mellon.
The e a te
contains 1900
a creS a n d
there is q red
brick man.
sion m ore
t h a n 90
years old. It
at one time
belonged to
The Washington times., 1930-07-26

seeks to carry
the banner Of
vim di cation
for her mate.
Eight years
ago she was
elected COVER
nor and I'M
m e dia t ly
p u S h e d
through t h Q
legislature an
amnesty bin
for he hus-
band. T h e
amnesty later
was recanted
The Washington times., 1930-07-26

Davies latest
moving pic
re, "T h e
@ a y Nine
ties, :" known
in America
as "The Flor.
odora Girl"
which opened
at the En-
spire 'Theater
last night.
Miss Davies
appeared in
DerSOn before
a crowded,
distinguished
The Washington times., 1930-07-26
BANK STATEMENT

New York Clearing House eX.
change, $1,264. .000, 900.
New York Clearing House bal.
ance, $173,O00. 900.
Customs receipts, sic. .55e, ASST.
Treasury balance, e2oo, ,sse,
0ST.1o. -..iI
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Sir Hubert and His Bride
En- Route to NeuU York

PARIS, July 26.-Their honey.
moon over, Sir Hubert wilkins
and Lady Wilkins sailed TODAY
The Washington times., 1930-07-26
Mellon Buys Old Estate
In Virginia for Daughter

Secretary Of the Treasury
Mellon recently purchased Oak
Hin, a historic estate near
The Washington times., 1930-07-26
Sc AGAINST CAMPBELL HINGES ON 2H0UR GAP IN ALIBI
PEOPLE
Who Interest
You and
the Things
They Do
Marion DaOieS T0klie Is
GiUen London Premiere

LONDON, July 26-One or
the seasons special features
was the premier of Marion
The Washington times., 1930-07-26

LADY VILLAINS he sailed, Sir
Hubert conferred with Jean
Charcot, famous French ex-
plorer.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-16
GUSTAVE FR0HMAN
 DIES IN NEW YORK
Retired Theatrical Manager One
 Of Three Famed Brothers

New York, Aug. IS tP) - Gustave Frohman, 76, retired theatrical man. ager and brother of Daniel and the late Charles Frohman. died last night at his home, after a months S illness.
 It was Gustave Frohman who in duced both of his brothers to enter the theater business after he himself had gone into it at the age of IT,. All three rose to great prominence Charles went down on the Lusitania Gustave retired 12 years ago. Daniel the eldest, still conducts his busi- ness.
 Gustave is credited with originat- ing a road business for complete New York companies. Before he ven tured into theatrical management only the stars Of New York pro ductions were sent on tours to play with local stock companies.
 He brought David Belasco from San Francisco to New York. Mark klaw was associated with the Froh- mans in his early days. Gustave was one of the founders of the Sargent Dramatic school. now the American Academy Of Dramatic Art.
 His widow, the former Marie Hu- bert, stage star whose best known vehicle was The Witch;' two sons, P. Hubert and Louis H, Frohman, and his brother Daniel survive.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-16
FISHING SCHOONER
 IS REPORTED LOST
Kathleen Sunk, Wife Of Crew
 Member Is Informed

New York, Aug. Is LP-Mrs. Kathleen Sturgis, wife of one of the crew, was notified today that the mackerel fishing schooner Kathleen had been sunk. The information was contained in q telegram signed by Charles Johnson, who Mrs. Sturgis said was a fishing boat cap tain. It had been filed 10 her from New York,
 No other details Of the sinking could be learned and Johnson could not be found. but at the Fulton Fish market it was said the Kathleen had arrived frequently here with lHackerel until the season closed about two months ago. Since then ! it had not been heard of
 1 Persons familiar with the schoon- CT said it was about e0 feet lons and that it usually carried q crew of about 16 men.
 First word of the sinking of the Kathleen came last night from Portsmouth, Va. where Mrs. Charles LoCkie. whose brother l.. L. Sur gis. was aboard the vessel. received a telegram from New York. appar- entity sent, as was the message to Mrs Sturgis, by Johnson.
 At first it was believed the sChoon- CT referred 10 was the large British steam schooner of the same name.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-16
BUILDING RACKET
 VAR BREAKS OUT
Two Contractors Shot to Death
 in New York

New York, Aug. 16 LpD - A gang raid in which two contractors were shot 10 death and another one wounded was regarded by police to- day as an outbreak of warfare in the building racket.
 Peter Morello, known as The Clutch" and Joseph Perrano were killed and Gaspar Pollard was seri- ously wounded by two gunmen who Cornered them in Morrello's office on the second floor of d building in l16th street, on the upper east side.
 Morello was hit by five bullets and died instantly Perrano jumped out Of a window after being shot in the chest. He was dead when picked up. In his pocket was found a ticket and passport in preparation for his departure for Italy today
 MorreIlo who was called The Clutch because of a mutilated hand had a police record extending back &G years. He was released from At lanta penitentiarN two years ago where he was serving a 25-year sen tence imposed in 1909 for counter feiung
 less than half an hour after the attack on Norrello and his compan- ions, Benjamin Prince, described as a small time gambler and narcotic dealer, was shot and killed in a hall Day few blocks away on the same street.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-16
NO CLUE IN DEATH
 OF PORTLAND COP
Authorities Believe Officer Was
 Slain by Bootleg Gang

Portland Me. Aug. Is CP)-Not a single clue to the identity of the persons who manacled Patrolman Michael T. Connolly with his own handcuffs and threw him into the water from an abandoned wharf near Fort Ethan Allen park was in the hands of investigators todar, they said.
 It was believed. however, that the policeman's slayers were members Of a gang of bootleggers who fear ed his presence in the district, new ly assigned to him. would be detri- mental to their operations.
 Police interviewed sailors and of- ficers Of the crew of three cruisers in Portland harbor who had had all night shore leave on the night of the murder but investigation of this were able 10 account for their ac- tions.
 Discovery that Patrolman Dennis A. Flynn. a friend of the murdered officer, had tried to be a good fel- low and had thereby delayed search for his friend led to Flynn's sus- pension. Flynn admitted to su- periors that the last duty box pulled in by Conolly had been at 3:10 q. m. and that he himself had pulled three later boxes. It had been be- lieved at first that Connolly had pulled in his last box at 6:10.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-16
EAST TAXATION BOY
 l. HELD FOR FATALITY
Police Say He Drove Car That
 Killed Hebron Rector

East Hampton, Aug. Is P-Trail- ed here by two state policemen, Jo- seph Biondi, IS, was arrested at his home early today as the driver of the machine which last night struck and fatally injured Rev. Theodore D. Martin, rector-emeritus of St. Peters Episcopal church of Hebron.
 The youth was charged with man. slaughter and taken to Hartford.
 Police said blood stains were found on Biondi's machine and that the registration numbers of the car tallied with those given to state po- lice, of an automobile which fled the scene after striking the minister.
 Mir. Martin, who was B years of age. died in St. Josephs hospital, Willimantic. He was struck by the automobile while walking along the state highway in Hebron.
 A native of New York city, MT. Martin vas widely known as a musi- clan, director of choruses and com poser. He was made rector emeri- tus of St. Peters church after serv- ing the church as rector for II years. He has held pastorates in Meriden, Stafford Springs, Thompsonville and Worcester, Mass, and recently was engaged to preach on six successive Sundays at Grace church in Hastings on the Hudson, \. Y.
 His widow who is librarian at the Hebron library, two children, and a sister, survive.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-16
PROBE CONTINUED
 IN PACKARD CASE
Second Identification of Body
 Proved Erroneous

Springfield, Vt, Aug. 16 P-The name of Anna Littlefield, most re- cent entrant into Vermonts involv- ed mystery, was eliminated today as that of the unknown woman buried in Chester as Mrs George L. Packard.
 The unidentified body had been Identified by George L. Packard as that of his wife, who he thought dead until her reappearance several days ago after an absence of a year. Packard had remarked.
 This latest theory, that the dead woman might be Miss Littlefield, was exploded by State Detective Ed win C. Brown and States Attorney L. C. Edgerton at the conclusion of a questioning of material witnesses at the Adnabrown hotel early to- day. The grilling also convinced Detective Brown that Packard had been sincere in his identification of the woman buried at Chester as his wife.
 Held For Questioning
 Robert King, who has been with Mrs. Packard since her absence, and Harrison Smith. who is alleged to have accompanied the couple with Mrs. Hilda Walbridge, were held at the local jail for further questioning. They, with Mrs. Pack ard had heen rnectiOped throuob h the night at the hotel. Mrs. Wal bridge will also be questioned fur ther.
 A checkup on Miss Littlefield, q former friend of Mrs. Packard, will be made today but police say that she has been located and are satis- fled she is not the woman buried at Chester. Packard was in Rutland today awaiting a divorce from his first wife in order that he and his second wife may be married again.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-16
COURT RULES CLUB
 GAN COLLECT DUES
Orders Wentworth Members in
 Arrears to Settle Claims

Members of the Wentworth club who were in arrears in their dues when the organization voted to dis band were ordered to settle their accounts in small claims court yes terday.
 Judge W. F Mangan. presiding in the absence Of Judge Stanley J, Traceski, examined the books Of the club treasurer and entered findings In which four members were ordered to pay. two of them being allowed three months in which to settle the debt. Another member of the or gani2ation who claims he sent writ ten notice of withdrawal was or dered 10 present in court the mes serger to whom he delivered the resignation.
 Arthur Suzio of 2i Wallace street vas ordered to pay S2975 Clyde F. Kinkaid of 50 Walnut street. was ordered to pay $9O.25; judgment was entered against Leroy NJ. Leonard of 154 Carlton street in the amount Of SIS; and Clarence Anderson. now of Merden. was told to pay s2I75.
 The other judgments in the small claims court were handed down yes terday.
 o,,1r 1,,- # 1ct4 -, Wynne, S3.12; Henry W. Williams. $G.40; Frank Dolce, s405; Smi, h Bros, S3739 and R. Lobdell. s2; Rudy Battery Service against Tony Carney s245o. Nj Carlisle s6.75. John Reinas S5, and James H. Steinson, s425.
 B. C, Porter, Inc, against Evall and Jennie Wedman. S35.75; Citi- zens' Coal Co against Katherine !. and Fred Murphy, $5S; Eli Fali against George Koplowitz S34; Err nest H Goodrich against H. Gitla- vitz, continued; R. l.. Brnbaum against Adolph and Rose Abusiew- icz, s47.31; Automotive Equipment and Rubber Co, against Frank Ma done, S4; F. Cerere against Giaco- mo and Adela Nicollini, s229S: Frank Avella against Peter Suzio, SIPS; Davidson X Leventhal against Edward Wellins, S59; Lewis and Olga Lockwood S39,57. Adeline A. Zimmerman. $27.4S. Frank and Susan Dizek, s15.93, Celia Bulawl s16.75.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-16
INSANE MAN FIRES
 REVOLVER IN AIR
Shots Alarm NeishborS, Police
 Take Him Into Custody

Residents in the neighborhood of 4 Beaver street were aroused late last night hy somebody who was firing a revolver. and the police were called by several alarmed persons. Sergeant Thomas J. Feeney made an investigation and found Carlo Bar basallo, about 5, Of Beaver street. with a revolver in his hand He was brought in and locked ID and police physicians notified. H" was examined this morning and found to he mentally deranged. He was taken 10 the state hospital in MiddletoWn under temporary commitment papers and will be held there for eX- animation, He did not fire at any person, but brandished the revolver and fired into the air.
 IL is believed that Barbagallo was at some time struck on the head or fell and was injured so that he gradually became mentally unbal- anCed. His actions, while peculiar, have not been regarded as danger ous up to now.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-16
DEMAND INCREASES
 FOR FARM HANDS
Outdoor Labor Wanted, Depart
 ment Reports

Washington, Aug. 16 (P-An in crease during July in the demand for unskilled workers and farm help was reported today by the depart ment of labor together with a slight decline in the wholesale price index.
 The employment bureau Of the department reported outdoor labor had been increased materially by highway construction. installation Of ratural gas pipe lines, telephone and other utility construction as we'll as farm labor, but that closed industrial plants and part time operations con- tinued to affect many workers Building construction work remained below the level of previous years.
 The statistics section reported a rrice index decline of 2.S from June to q mark of S4 for July, This figure. based on the purchasing power Of the 1926 dollar gave thu July 1920 dollar a comparative value of SLIP. Of 550 commodities com- pared, 57 showed increases for the month while 236 declined and 257 remained unchanged.
 Farm products an1 food led the decline with 6l2 and 4ia per cent respectively, Lower prices also oh- tained for hides and leather, textiles metals, building materials, chemicals and drugs.
 Regarding industrial unemploy- ment, the department said a major lty of the plants which had not re- opened during the latter part Of July following shutdowns for inven- tory repairs or holiday periods. eX- pected to reopen in August.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-16
Unoccupied Sail Boat
 Found Adrift in Sound

East Haven, Aug. 16 tCP)-A marine mystery perpleXed fishermen here today A 30-foot sail boat was found drifting without occupant five miles out in Long Island sound near the so-called New Reef, without clue to indicate whether it had been abandoned. drifted from anchorage of lost it's crew in some unexplained tragedy.
 Leroy Perry, who found the sail boat, believed it's occupants or oc- cupants might have drowned. for he found a top coat aboard. The coat bore label indicating it was pur- chased at Mack's clothing store in New York city.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-16

Army Veterans Association Of America and will be affixed to the district Falcon flag by s. r. WoJtuslk, president of the fourth district ot the Polish Army veterans and C member of Gen. Haller post on Broad street.
 The presentation will be made be- fore hundreds Of members of Falcon nests throughout the state, who will take part in the convention and ath- letic events held at the Wesleyan college track field.
 Representative of Gen. Haller post requested that the medal be given 10 the Falcon district in rec oenition Of services rendered them after ths World War.
 Among the individuals in this city who have won the distinguished services medal are Rev. Lucyan Boj- noWski, pastor of the Sacred Heart church. Rev. stephen Bartkowski. pastor of the Holy Cross church and Rev. Alexander KoWalczyk, assistant pastor Of the Sacred Heart church.
 When the post celebrates the 10th anniversary of it's founding by Rev. Father Bojnowski on October with q mass and banquet it is expected that several local residents who did outstanding work during and after the war for the Polish soldiers, will be cited for their services.
 The following donations have been given towards the disabled veterans fund Of Gen. Haller post:
 Rev. Matthew J, Traynor, pastor of St Mary's church, s1o; Paul K. Rogers, $1D; cash bank, SIC; Rev. John r. Donohue. pastor of St. Jo- sephs church, s; W. B, Wyka. S5; Stanley Borawski s; pr. W. J. Blo- goslawski, s3; Porter X Dyson, s3; Dr. G. N, Flanagan, S1; pr. NJ. Dunn, sl: W. E. Atwood s1; Max Fucker. $1; J. Birnbaum, s1 and J. Goldsmith, s1.
 Members of the post, in command of W. Krawiec, president, will attend the 10th anniversary observance of the defeat Of the Bolsheviks al War saw in Union City tomorrow
New Britain herald., 1930-08-16
State GrOttO Convention
 Dampened by RainstOrm

New Haven. Aug. 16 LP, - Rain today deprived the festivities sched- uled in connection with the second annual convention of the Connecti- cut State Grotto of much of their color and glamour.
 Flags and banners intended as a bright welcome to the thousands of Grotto prophets and as a background for this afternoons parade dropped dismally. The central green, where the prophets were to gather this morning in colorful uniforms for the band concert and patrol drill, was deserted.
 The concert and drill were
 held in the armory instead. Officials in charge of the two day convention, which opened last night said the parade would be abandoned if the rain con- tinues. as we'll as the program of athletic events scheduled for later in the day at Lighthouse Point A mardi gras will bring the conven- tion to close tonight
New Britain herald., 1930-08-16
Injunction Stops Police
 From Closing Concessions

Hartford, Aug. lf LPl-State Pc lice Commissioner Robert T, Hurley and Police Chief Harry Futile Of West Haven are temporarily re- strained from putting out Of business nine concessionarIes at SaNin Rock in an order issued by Judge Warren B. Burrows Of the United States dis trict court.
 The order, issued August 14, was served on Commissioner Hurley. who today transferred the papers to the attorney generals department. Judge Burrows orders Mir. Hurley and Chief Futile 10 appear before United States Judge Edwin $. Thomas in the city hail at south NorWalk at 1o:30 q. m. August 2l, to show cause why "a preliminary anI per petual injunction shall not be is sued"
New Britain herald., 1930-08-16
Title and Mortgage Co.
 To Ask for Receivership

New Haven. Aug. 16 tP' - The Connecticut Title and Mortgage Co.,. Of this city, dealing in realty mort gages and mortgage notes, has noti- fled it's stockholders of intention to ask the superior court for 9. reCelv- ership with intention Of settling it's affairs and dissolvlng.
 The notice refers to the "unsa'is- factory condition" Of the real estate market the past year. and difficul- ties which have been met in sale Of mortgage notes.
 A statement as to the condition of the company will not he ready until court action is taken. Opinion is eX- pressed by aid of the surplus which the company has. stockholders will lose little. if anything and that mort gage notes appear 10 he protected by mortgages held by the company against which notes had been is sued.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-16
Two Employees Hon0red
 For Long Time Service

Winsted, Aug. 16 CP - Two em- ployes of the William L. Gilbert Clock company who have given so years of their lives in it's service to- day were proud possessors of gold watches.
 Fellow workers honored John L. Hotchk iss and Fred J. O'Brien at dinner last night. The latter en- tered the factory at the age of IA while Hotchkiss went to work at the age of Is.