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New Britain herald., 1930-07-19

26, wanted for questioning in death of Mrs. K Edith (Thompson) Wight, his aunt.
 Poultney, Vt-Citizen's National bank agrees to buy quick assets and and assume liabilities of closed First National bank stockholders com mittee to buy slow assets for s120,- 900.
 Boston-The Boston Globe says trial of Captain Archibald H. Brooks of steamer Fairfax to be held in Norfolk, Va.
 Brooklne, Mass.-Clifford Sutter, New Orleans, and Sidney B. Wood, { Jr., New York, enter finals of Long wood Bowl tennis singles. Dublin. N. H. Rear Admiral Richard F. Byrd arrives at summer home.
 Worcester, Mass.-Prof. Robert H. Goddard of Clark university leaves for southwest to continue experi- ments with rockets under Guggen- helm foundation grant Rockland. Mass.-Four men in duce Abraham Bradbury. S9, to buy fake jeweIry for S4,oOo cash and dis appear.
 Boston-Condition of Congress man John J. Douglass, stricken with pulmonary hemorrhages, remains critical at City hospital
 Providence, R. I-Rev Frederick J. Bassett, 74. for A years rector of Protestant Episcopal Church Of the Redeemer, dies.
 Connecticut
 Ansonia-Body of Stphen Zelem, 3. drowned while swimming in Naugatuck river, recovered hours after his clothes are found on river bank
 New sHaven-Two bandits hold up H. J. Latham and rob him of $40 | and automobile. Greenwich-Mrs. Mary Cato, 50, struck and instantly killed by auto | mobile while crossing post road to board bus. Waterbury-Judge Arthur F. Els dissolves injunction restraining West Haven police and prosecuting attor- ney from interfering with business of Golf &a Son store at Savin Rock, where, police charge. auction is con- ducted without a permit.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-19
Numbered Men"
 At the Embassy

An inside" story Of prison life in both possible meanings of the phrase forms. the basis for First Nationals talkie drama coming to the Embassy theatre today, Numbered Men"
 In this picture, for the first time, camera and Nitaphone explores the real truth behind prison outbreaks. politics and abuses. The honor sys- tenn is also dealt with. Director Mervyn Le Roy spent several months inspecting San Quentin. Fol som and other famous prisons be- fore filming this version of Dwight Taylor's startling stage play.
 Conrad Nagel. Bernice Claire and Raymond Hackett are featured in the picture. A fine supporting cast is headed by Ralph Ince, Fully Mar shall, Maurice Black, William Hold en and George Cooper.
 Numbered Men" is primarily a tensely dramatic and human love story with a tremendous emotional punch for it's dencuement, and the realistic prison life is merely it's background
New Britain herald., 1930-07-19
Overnight News
By the Associated Press.
 Domestic


 Domestic
 Washington-Senat devoted 12 hour session ending at Il p. m. to treaty debate.
 Washington President Hoover announces inquiry by government agencies to seek reduction of expen- ditures below budget estimates. Loncoln, Neb.-Nebraska supreme court rules name of George w. Nor ris, grocer, may not appear on re- publican primary ballot.
 hington-Seuator George W. Norris accepts ruling and abandons plans for running as independent. New York-Anthracite miners and operators reach five year wage agreement.
 Miami, Fla.-Al Capone denies newspaper charges that police know who killed Jake Lingle and that he had newspapermen on his payroll. New York-Henry Barrere ar rives on way to face charge of mur- dering Mary Baker near Washing ton.
 Washington-Severe drouth grips 20 central and southern states. New York-Whalen tells congress sional committee seized communist documents are genuine.
 Foreign
 Berlin - Chancellor in proclama- ton appeals for election of new parliament to carry out Won linden burg's financial program,
 Alexandria-Prim Minister Sidky Pasha accuses British of interfering in Egyptian affairs over Tuesdays s rioting.
 Dublin-Railway strike ties up suburban train service and threat ems to paralyze rail traffic through out Free State.
 Takyo-Typhoon sweeps southern Japan and Korea killing hundreds and causing widespread damage.
 Sports
 St. Lauis-Babe Ruth clouts 33rd homer.
 Kansas City--Bryan Grant, Jr.,
  Barnes, Austin, Texas, to reach finals in national clay courts tourna- ment.
 Brookline, Mass-Clifford Sutter, New Orleans, and Sidney B. Wood, New York, gain final round of Long wood Bowls singles tourney.
 Brooklyn-Chicag Cubs beat Robins, to ?.
 New England
 Boston - Eight drownings and three heat deaths occur over New England on day in which thermome- ter touches 94 degrees here. Westbrook, Me. - Rudy Nallee feted by home town folks on his ''vacation;" reception committees plans include dedication of a city square in his honor.
 Saugus. Mass.-Police broadcast description of Bernard Thompson,
New Britain herald., 1930-07-19
"The Texan" Is Featured
 At Palace Theater

Swinging his sombrero and shout ing with joy, 'The Texan" comes galloping into town tomorrow for a two day stay at the Palace thea.er. The Texan" himself is Gary Coop CT, star of the great outdoor talk ing romance of the west. The Vir- ginian," Again he brings the thrills and spectacle and daring romance Of the big open spaces to this town. The Texan" is Paramount's new talking western epic.
 With Fay Wray as his leading woman, Cooper interprets the true spirit of the plains. As the Llano Kid. a young, dare-d devil bandit. he accepts the proposal of a crooked gambler to go to South America and there pose as the long lost son of a wealthy and aristocratic widow In the pampas country of South Amer lCa, he meets the beautiful niece of the charming and lovable old lady, and falls in love twice. Unable to rob the old lady and her niece, he fights to escape his bargain with the gambler.
 There is action and great drama In this story, which is adapted from a stirring o. Henry tale, "A Double Dyed Deceiver." It is produced on a big scale in a tremendously spec tacular outdoor locale. The interest ing days of pioreer T4as are au- thentically pictured in The opening scenes. and the curious customs of Spanish love- making are seen in de- tail in the South American setting. A lifting touch of humor keeps the entertainment on a thoroughly en- joyable plane
 John Cromwell, the director who made Street of Chance" with Will liam Powell, directed Cooper in this special. and he has imbued the story with great virility and sincere ap- peal Oliver H. r. Garrett adapted the o. Henry tale for the screen.
 The companion feature is Love At First Sight" the new sensation al all talking, all musical screen romance. A stirring story of Broa1- way life and love told in powerful drama, glorious music and thrilling action. Paul Specht and his world famous orchestra are also featured in Love at First Sight" Last chapter of The Black Book" an1 other sound shorts complete the program.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-19
The Border Legion"
 At the Strand

"The Border Legion" Zane Grey's thrilling story of romance and out lawry in the carly days of the west, has been brought to the talking screen as one of the most outst.pd- ing spectacular action dramas so far filmed with dialog. It is another Of the master outdoor talking pictures which Paramount initiated with the production of The Virginian"
 In addition to Richard Arlen and Fay Wray, in the leading romantic roles, The Border Legion" which will open it's days run at the Strand theatre tomorrow. has the familiar and popular figure of Jack Holt, playing his first talking Zane Grey role, in the cast. Fay Wray, seen recently as the gorgeous senor- ita of Gary Copers The Texan" has the only woman role of import ance in the picture. Eugene Palette, famous as the Sergeant Heath of the s. S, Van Dine thrilers. has a role similar to the one he portrayed ln The Nirginian."
New Britain herald., 1930-07-19

The Holy Trinity church Choral and Theatrical club, organized last November by Professor NJ. L. Mon- ito, has become one of the most popular organizations in the parish. It has sung masses by TschaikoW- ski, Bortnjansky and others.
 After Professor Monito was ap- pointed choir master and director of music through the efforts of Rev. John Romza, pastor, he started 10 organize the first choir in the his tory of the church. Previous to his coming the congregation sang dur ing the masses.
 The club is making plans to give a play and concert in the fall for members and friends of the congre- gation. This will be the first enter tainment by the organization since its establishment Both Rev. Father Romza and Professor Monito have been eulogized for their work by the members of the parish.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-19
AMERICAN NET STARS
 OUT TO BEAT ITALY
Tennis Youngsters, With One Vic tory Slowed Away, Return to
 Wars Again Today

Auteuil, France, July 19 P) One victory already won, Americas ten his youngsters today went out after the two more necessary to eliminate Italy in the Davis cup interzone finals and reach the challenge round against France.
 Wilmer Allison gave the United States it's first point in the opening singles match yesterday, conquering Ceorgio de Stefani, the ambideX- trous Italian 4-6, "a. 6-4, S-6. 10-S. Y The second singles matches vas postponed until today with George Lott leading Baron Humbert L. De Morpurgo, No. man of the Italian team. De Morpurgo took the first set, 3-6, but Lott, playing his best game, won the next two, 9-7, 10-8.
 The doubles, with Allison and John Van Ryn matched against Placido Gaslini and Alberto Del Bono. were to follow immediately after the Lott -Morpurgo match.
 Sundays schedule vas to sec Nor purgo opposed to Alison and Lott again De Stefani in the final pair of singles matches.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-19
CITY LAYS SEWER PIPES
 OVER PRIVATE PROPERTY
New Tangle Discovered in Connec- tion With Extension of
 Willow Street

Discovery of mortgages on the land which now forms a part of Willow street extension has been followed by information that the city has constructed a storm water sewer system over private property of Edward o. Kilbourne without written authority.
 Alderman Nair. chairman of the committee to inquire into the Will low street case, in which S2,500 was paid to Fred Bendza, owner of rec ord of the land taken, without con- sideration of the interests of mort gagors. learned of the Kilbourne case last night and consulted with Mayor Quigley. The sewerage is part of the trunk line in the Belvl- dere section.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-19
.927 LAWS PASSED
 BYLAST CONGRESS
t9,284 Measures Submitted
 655 Originate in House

Washington. July 19 P>-A total of 9o7 laws was eIracted in the first two sessions of the seventy-first congress out of 19,o34 measures in- troduced.
 Of these 655 originated in the house and 272 in the senate. The 655 cwnibus pension measures contain ing 2,512 house bills and 9O7 senate bills, the latter added to the house bills as amendments.
 Only seven measures met with the disapproval of President Hoover. who vetoed four by message and three by failing to sign them after congress adjourned. One of the bills vetoed by message, proposing increased pensions for Spanish American war veterans. was enacted over the veto.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-19
Lady Doyle Verifies
 Message Medium Got

London, July 1s LP) - Lady Doyle today approved in general a message received by a medium at Peterborough. Ontario. named Mrs. Mary Heron, reputedly from the late Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
 She said that she was in her husbands s study yesterday morn ing inspecting his papers, as the medium said. although she was not praying as indicated in the message.
 It was the first time she had been in the room since Sir Ar thurs death and she agreed with the message that the room was the one where she discussed with Sir Arthur all matters pertaining to their faith in spiritualism.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-19
NURSE GETS COMPENSATION

Waterbury, July 19 (P) - Miss Helen V. Sweeney, Waterbury visit ing nurse. was allowed compensa- ton this morning fer the period of time that she was ill with smallpox contracted while caring for a pa tient. Commissioner Frederic M. Williams ruled that in the case of a visiting nurse such a disease would be an occupational one The respon- dents, the Visiting Nurse association and the Indemnity Insurance Co.,, have signifed their intention of making an appeal in a form of q test case. The nurse IS to get s12.7O week from March to July l, 1929, as well as money 10 pay bills contracted.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-19
Two More Lamar Bank Bandits
 Pay for Crimes With Executions

Canon City, Colo, July 19 R,- George J. Abshier and Howard L. Royston went to their deaths on the state prison |gailows last night for the staying of four men in connac- tion with the robbery of the First National Bank of Lamar in May. 1928.
 The double hanging left Jake Fleagie, q fugitive, the only mem Der of the small band of ruthless killers who were sought through put the United States for more than a year after the robbery. Ralph Fleagle reputed bandit leader, was hanged a fortnight ago.
 In the Lamar hold-up, A. N. Par rish, president of the bank. and his son, John, were slair by the quartet. Two tellers were kidnapped and later the body of one, F. A. Kessing:r. was found. He had been murdered to still his tongue, it was revealed later
 Boyston had been wounded in an exchange of shots in the bank be- fore Parish and his son were shot down, and Dr. W W Wineinger of Dighton, Kas., was called to treat his wounds. The doctors body WIS found some time later. He had been killed by a shotgun charge in the back of his head.
 A widespread search for the ban dit-killers, which incidentally cleared up many other crimes, resulted in the arrest of Ralph Fleagle who turned states evidence and confess eC the crime. He died asserting inc state had not kept it's promise 10 prevent his hanging in exchange for the confession.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-19
University of Chicago
 Gets S1,235,000 Gifts

Chicago, July 19 GP - Gifts to- talling s1,235,000, including S1,000,- 900 from the General Education Board of the Rockefeller Founda- tion, were announced today as hav- ing been received by the University of Chicago.
 The million dollar gift is condi- tional contribution toward the two million dollars needed for construc- tion of two new buildings on the campus.
 The remainder of the total of s1,235,000 was made up of several smaller donations for special pur- poses of the school.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-19
Girls Doff Bathing Suits;
 Town Police Intervene

Rye, \. Y, July 9 GPl-Women bathers in search of an unbroken expanse Of tan which goes well with evening gowns will do well to avoid the Rye Town Park hereafter.
 Officials of this Westchester com- munity are aroused over the condi- tions described as shocking by Park Superintendent Martin. Mar tin reported that after taking a dip many women made practice of seeking more thorough sun baths in the seelusion of the park.
 Remarking that women now adays seem to have lost all sense of proportion" Mayor Platt ordered the chief of police to station a man at the park to. stop tho practice.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-19
Germans Take Advantage
 Of Indian Boycott Plan

New York. July 19 LP-A Bom- bay dispatch to the New York Times today said that German industrial ists had seized upon the British boycott in India as an opportunity to extend their own trade in Indian markets.
 The dispatch said that they had established a trust known as the Export Dienst Gndia) Ltd. for the prrpose, the company to work with an Indian concern called the Indo- Products Corporation. Jointly the two will aim at importing into India S2,000,O00 worth of German goods annually and exporting to Germany raw materials valued at s400o,000.
 Theodore Flicker was said to have been named president of the com pany.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-19
Meriden Priest Speaks
 At Sacred Heart Church

Rev. Dominic Ricci, pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic church, Meriden, will preach on Saint Anne" at the 12 o'clock mass tomorrow in Sacred Heart church. Rev. Lucyan Bojnowski. pastor. The sermon. which will be in Italian, is being delivered as part of the eX- ercises of novena to St Anne which is being conducted by two Jesuit priests in the Sacred Heart parish.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-19
Man Tells Police He
 Was Given Poison Pill

Hartford, July 19 Michael Raizis, 28, yesterday told police that he had been robbed of s1,750 and deliberately given poison by two men in Savin Rock, West Haven, last week. Raizis was admitted to the Hartford hospital yesterday, victim of poisoning.
 Questioned regarding the holdup Raizis refused to discuss the affair but did say that he had been drink ing heavily and that when he be- 'came ill the two men gave him two triangular blue pills telling him they would help him recover.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-19
Second Norris Ruled
 Off Nebraska Ballot

Washington, July 19 P-Grat- flied that a second George W. Norris has been barred from the Nebraska republican senatorial primary, Senator Norris of that state has abandoned plans fo running for reelection as an in dependent.
 His namesake was ruled off the ballot by the state supreme court on the ground his papers were not filed within the time stipulated by law.
 The second George W. Norris is a Broken Bow grocer. Had the court not acted. the name would have appeared twice on the ballot, with nothing to dis tinguish the grocer from the sen- ator.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-19
Woman and Baby Die 4---..
 In Philadelphia Crash

Philadelphia. July 19 LP - A woman and her one-year- old baby were killed and 10 others seriously injured today when two automobiles crashed head-on on the Lincoln highway near the Bucks county line, the northeast boundary of the city.
 The dead were: Mrs. Clara Lutz, of Philadelphia, and her daughter. Francis. The baby, in it's mothers arms. was killed instantly.
 The cause of the accident has not hcen determined Police believe. however, that one of the drivers was blinded by the headlights of the other car and lost control
New Britain herald., 1930-07-19
MIDDLETOWN INSISTS ON
 BERLIN TRAIN SERVICE
Believes Accommodation of Travel CTS With Baggage Demands Con-
 tinuation of Usual Schedule

Middletown city officials, led by Mayor Bielefeld of that city, are drafting a formal request to the public utilities commission, asking that train service between their community and Berlin be continued whether the bus line between New Britain and Middletown is permitted or not. To take off the trains would be an inconvenience to resi- dents of Middletown and to travel ing men coming there since it would seriously affect baggage service, the officials argue.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-19
DIPLOMATS GET ORDERS

BuenoG Aires. July 19 tPi-Presi- dent Yrigoyem today ordered all Argentine diplomats in Buenos Aires on extraordinary leaves To resume their duties immediately. The or der affected more than 4o officials who have been here soliciting pro- motions or transfers and who now must depart before the end Of the month.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-19
APPRAISERS INCORPORATE

Edward A. Mccarthy, Justin A. Mccarthy and George E. Mccarthy, have incorporated under the name of the Municipal Service Co. and will take over the contracts for a.p- praisal work signed by the first named corporator, who will be president and treasurer. The capi- talizaton is S5O,OOO.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-19
Suitless Fathers Will
 Bask On Lake Beaches

Chicago, July 19 LP>-Lake Michi- gan bathers. if Health Commis- sioner Arnold H. kegel has his way, may soon be able to absorb the suns rays without the hindrance of a bathing suit
 Dr. kegel yesterday asked for the establishment of solariums at all beaches. one for each sex.
 "A solarium." the com missioner said, lis nothing but a stretch of sand with high board fence around if v
New Britain herald., 1930-07-19
REPORT LAWLESS SOLDIERS

steamers operating on the Yangtze today reported lawless soldiers had caused unusually sharp" disturb ances near Wusueh, Hupeh province firing upcn passing ships with field guns. Due to poor marksmanship, no vessels were hit.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-19
WOMAN KILLED BY AUTO

Greenwich. July IS - Mrs. Mary Cato was instantly killed last night when she was struck by an automo- bile on the Boston Post road. Frank chine which is owned by William J. Smith Carey, wealthy local boy
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-28
CONTESTANTS IN
ORATORY MEETS
TO Be HONORED
Guests of Warren Central
Saturday at Seventh
District Tourney.

Marion county contestants in the
national oratorical contest on the
Constitution Of the United States
will be guests of Warren Central
high school Saturday at the Sew
enth district meet.
The contest is sponsored by the
Indiana State Bar Association with
Sidney S. Miller, Indianapolis at
torney, and Fred T. GLADDEN., coun-
ty schools superintendent, co-chair-
man for this district.
City and county schools to be rep
resented will be Shortridge, Broad
Ripple, Southport and Acton.
Each contestant will have six
minutes for his discussion and then
will give a four-minute eXtempora-
neous talk.
Contestants are Dudley Davis,
Southport; Curtiss Plopper, Short
ridge; Thomas Wilmeth, Broad
Ripple, and Loren Fink, Acton, who
is entered in the essay contest.
Judges will be George Jeffrey,
United States district attorney; Paul
G. Davis and Miller.
An essay contest being held in
conjunction with the oratorical
contest will close April 4. Subjects
for this contest are "Indiana'S Con-
stitutional Convention, How Con-
stitutions Differ From Legislative
Enactments' and why We Have
a Constitution" Judges will be Ray
D. EVerson, managing editor the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-28
:Star-SbnngIed Banner
Leads i'm Anthem Poll
Partial Returns in Vote of
School Children for
Favorite Given.

American school children would
choose the ''Star-Spangled Banner"
as the national anthem, according
to first results of a NATIONWIDE poll,
in which 100000 pupils voted.
Early returns in the anthem poll,
conducted by Current Events, ma
tional school newspaper, indicate
that a total of 1882 votes for
THE Star Spangled Banner" and
90974 votes for America, the Beau
tiful."
A bill now is pending before con-
gresS, which, if enacted. will make
The Stars pangled Banner" the
national anthem of the United
States. This bill has support of
numerous patriotic organizations,
headed by the Veterans of Foreign
Wars. Captain Walter I. Joyce, ma
tional Americanization director of
that organization, is in charge Of
the campaign.
Numerous pacif1sts, teachers and
educational leaders are opposing the
bill on grounds that words of THE
Star-Spangled Banner" are too
warlike. This group favors Amer
lea, the Beautiful"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-28
GIRLS LEADING
IN SCHOLARSHIP
ia Pupils Named on Honor
Roll at Washington.

Girls continued to lead boys in
scholarship standings at Washing
ton high school with announcement
Of the monthly honor roll today.
HonorS were awarded to ia pu-
pills, lightweight of whom were girls
and twenty-Six boys High honors
were given thirty-four with grades
averaging above 95 per cent.
Pupils named on the high honor
roll we're:
Girls Virginia Miller, Mary Van Meter.
Edith Gngerv Betty Branisan, Marguerite
Hslbing Lottie Gross. Georgia Weather
ford. Shirley Harvey Doris Poteet. Ruby
Jacobs. Dorothy Edwards. Josephine Ken
nedy. Geraldine Kelley Cecilia Kupper-
schmidt. Wanda Peaizek, Maryland Bay.
Jane Leonard. La Verne Conway. Anna
Sparenbleck. jeanette Wolf Mary Louise
Wilson. Irene Gross. Margaret Schoen.
Christina GareloG, Corinne Gingery, Doris
Waltz. Mildred Flatemeyer. Esther Kin
nnger
Boys-Marshau Smith. Ray Allen. Her.
man Fischer Roland CreaEer.