davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New Britain herald., 1930-05-09

transporting National Commander Bodenhamer from and to Plainville and for General Edwards, will be loaned for the day 10 the committees by Mrs. Robert J Vance. president of the Herald Publishing co.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-09


  Clinton McCoun enlisted H. Illinois cavalry Fbu i a n Daily Herald still McEny W he has reside since  n it.
  fs1 live o be TracM Himse 
  jan and placed second the broad jump 1920 he represented the U S. he TOMORROW-Tried and Acquitted After Suffering Martyrdom
New Britain herald., 1930-05-09
MEN AWAIT
 BODENHAMER VISIT
(Continued From First Pa gel

New Britain He will be the guest of honor at ] dinner at the hotel at o'clock.
 92 on Reception Committee
 A reception committee of a2 prominent citizens Of the city and American Legion officials. has been appointed 10 greet the national com- mander at 5:3O o'clock, Stanley R. Eddy is chairman Of this commit tee. Its mem bers are as follows:
New Britain herald., 1930-05-09
ROW-Tried and Acquitted After Suffering Martyrdom

Hon. George A. Quigley, mayor; David L. Nalr. acting mayor; C. F. smith, George P. Spear, George H. Dyson, C. F. Bennett, H. S. Eddy, F. ~. Chamberlain, A. c. kimball C. B. Parsons, W. H. Hart. John s. Black, Isaac Black, r. NJ. Holmes, Paul K. Rogers, James A. Watson, stephen Robb, W. H. Rattenbury, J. (. LoomIs. r. H. Johnstone. ". H. Judd, NJ. J. kenney, B. F. Gaffney P F. McDonough. H. H. Pease, Noah Lucas, o. L. Lord. John A. Lindsay, F. W. Macomber. R. H. Benson, Pardon C. Hickey. ". F Mangan. L. P. Mangan, Joseph Mlynarski, Frank L, F.. Page, NJ H. Stanley, W. H. Doyle, H. E. Erwin.
 E. J. Porter, Dr. J. H. Potts Judge NJ, D. SaXe, F. A. Searles, H. M. Parsons. H. R. Owen. F. J. Carney. F. C. Russell. H. r. Burr, P. F. King. L. ". Young, E. F. Hall. J, M. Ialloran, W. J, Farley, K. F. Iramer, F L. White, p. A. Seaton, E. r. Richards, E. P. Armstrong. A. r. Cook, C, C. Scarborough. H. C. Jackson, W. C. Murray, W. S. Alex inder, l., N. Dickinson, A P. Park Y, r. s. Butterworth, E L. Kelley, ?. C. Calhoun.
 A. N. Phillips, J. F. Pickett. ". ,T T Squire. 4. H. Pctts. F.. F. OE- -en. H. Ginsburg. Dr. William Stock we'll \. C. Avery, H. F.. Scheuy, F.. F. Schaal, NJ. H. Pease, Johnstone iance. Theodore Johnson, Spencer I. Woods, W. ". Bullen, Carlisle Baldwin. J. F.. Stone, W. l.. At wood, E. ", Christ, James Glover, Mrs. Clemency Schaal, Mrs Jessie 7etts, Mrs. C. NJ. Pfennlg and Mrs. -. Warrington.
 Parade in Evening
 At 7.30 o'clock members and friends Of Eddy-Glover post, Amer can Legion, will gather at Legion leadquarters on Washington street md Will march to the New Britain High school auditorium on Bassett .treet, At the auditorium, mass meeting 10 be held at 3.l5 o'clock will be adressed by the national commander
 Emil Schaal commander of Eddy Glover post. has issued the follow ng order Of the day in connection with the affair:
 The reception 10 National Com A. l.. Bodenhamer will in dude 8 large mass meeting prior to which short street parade will take place. The route will be as follows: Lake street to High street, West Main street and Main street
 "All members and friends of post. No. 5, American legion, will assemble at the Ameri- ,an Legion home on Washington street at ' p. m. Daylight time). May 10.
 "Legionnaires will wear civilian ,lothes and Legion caps wherever possible.
 This is an unusual honor we have md as the largest post should have , large attendance to do honor to )ur national commander.
 Other ex-servicemen's organiza- ions who desire to participate are welcome.
 "A block Of seats at the hall will be reserved for those in the pa 'ade.
 EMIL SCHAAL,,
 "Commander."
 The automobile to be used in
New Britain herald., 1930-05-09
BLAST DEATH TOLL
 INCREASES ID Il
t-c.-.ala5 Frc-- F.rst Page)

-- III Fl L-lf. aG-airg fash and th= following up- haaral. which occurred yesterday afternoon.
 All Of inc injured except Orvt.le Wise were expected to recover.
 ". r.. Ee1tro, general manager Of the p.an-. and Walter Kline. fore man ln fle sausage making depart mer-. said they believed gas ex- p.0sloI was responsible for the blast hina said he su.e,let gas and call Ii f. 10 tle attention of 2 watch man. carrvlnE a lighted Iarrer9. who @as gong into a darhered portion of inc 1uIld.ne
 Explosion Follows
 Just as the vltchman laugheI and walked through 2. door the ex- 7-oslor occurred, the foreman re- counted
 An lga-toH by 2 jury oc six men. expert building cors.ruccors and plumbers, named by B. W. Tad lock. BuChana. county coroner. vas 70 begin today A formal inquest probably neIr week, will follow, Dr. Paddock said
 Known daad included Terna Dur kin. q, Gerald Mu-dan. -: Rav Hickman. 24. Arthur Rogers. e7. Earl Hansen, 2&. Dexter Bowltn. g7. Matilda Loar. g.. and Naggle VII Is, 2. and NIarr Johnson. s.
 E"P-oHas reported missing includ- z1 James Staples -f- JOsepn Scot. -. George Robert. 4. Charles Moore. -5. Frank We.czarek. 4. [. F. Wiles. 4. Ora PsAson. =. anI John Brown
 All Working Tn Building
 A. Q -1e victims were noraIrg t- 2 arl1la- which housed com ana-ton smoke ho1ss. pickle housa. sri sausage plant
 More -aa1 -..r1 persons. many O them relatives of the dead. ga.l- -rad at The main entrance 10 th. packing plant grounds through tlsa gh- They Har@ halted there by guards before q ltya-foot fence ANXIOUS eyes were focused upon t3t tcr'ertng brick waue.
 ---. - t's4 .---e-..- D- i..e F5IGt 7 76T1 closed today Only q skeleton torc- ta serve as watchnen and Eeep ma g151z~" in order were or dmy.
 From their beds m hospitals in s-rst e11Diores told the sane story Q. +1e srascco0he-a blind.rg flash followed by fhe roar and the grind or r=nd.ng brick and timber The gas blamed for the blast Is beleveH 10 have leaked from underground .-.4--s
 Ammonia Not 10 Blame
 First reports that shattered an roma tanks n gre to blame for h. explosion later were discounted AGrhor.ras pointed out that the sror75 ammcn-a gas could not have n1lssd such powerful Uphear3l. Escaplr- ammonia fumes prevented beginning Of immediate rescue o1ara'toas. Three firamen were osercome ov the choking gas.
 4 switch engine on q nearby ~all- ra. r~aes was pressed into service 'n att in hauling asld4 the hus4 =r 5e~= that were removed from tha debris Cre7z Of man tuggl1E a.. 1.g cablee. dragged other portions Q. ->e rerE aside
New Britain herald., 1930-05-09

dressed envelope, Ar. Ripley VIII furnish proof of anything depicted sy him).
 (Reg. u. Pat Od.)
New Britain herald., 1930-05-09
Summer school

Summer school will open July z and will close August t5. Glasses will be held al the Central and Nathan Hale Junior high schools from 5:3o until l1;3o o'clock in the morning during the five school days Of the term, The two principals will receive s35o session and the teachers will receive s250.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-09
Teachers Appointed

Approximately 45h teachers ard principals are expected 70 oe reap pointed. Whether teachers intend 10 continue taer duties .a the New Britain system after -he close Of the present school year -rev are offer et contracts 10 re'-r0. This serves as 2 recommendation f they wish 10 transfer Q another sc1oo. system.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-09
Summer Compensation

Other matters coming mp at this afternoons board meeting IS letter
New Britain herald., 1930-05-09

ton street at 1:oo p. m. daylight time) Saturday, May 10. to partici- pate in the parade to the World War Memorial at Walnut Hill park.
 EMIL F. SCHAAL.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-14
ROCHESTER BEATS
 NEWARK COMBINE
Poor Showing Of Bears One Of
 Surprises in International

By the Associated Press.
 The poor showing of the Newark Bears has been one of the big sur prises of the first month of the h. tcrnational League season.
 The Bears defeat by Rochester, 9-5, yesterday marked their fifth successive reverse and their 11th in their last thirteen games, Newark 5 pitching has otcn spotty for the last two weeks, the offensive has not been functioning as well as it might and the fielding has mot been up to par The result has been to plunge Newark deep in the cellar with seven wins and 15 defeats,
 It was an error by Bill Zitzmann ir the fifth that paved the way for Rochester's victory yesterday. Jim Faulkner had been pitching well for Newark. blanking the Redwings Tn the first four innings. Then with two out in the fifth, Zitzmann let the ball get away from him and oe- fore the side could be retired Rochester had scored six runs and taken q three run lead. Newark scored single runs in tse sixth aal seventh but the Redwinss made the gamc safe when Rip Collins hit q home run vita two on in the last half of the seventh. The victory was Rochostc"'s fourth in a row from Newark and the Redwings' fifth in as many days. At the same time the RedHings moved into sec ond place along with Baltimore as Toronto dropped decision 10 Jer- scy City
 Stuart Bolcn pitched Baltimore 10 an 11-4 triumph over the Montreal Royals 10 give the Oriols an even break in the four game series, Bo- len allowed only eight hits, most Of them in the late innings when the Orioles had rounded out a safe lead. Gill led Baltimoro's 16-hit at tack with q single, double and home run.
 Jersey City took advantage of a fielding error to score four runs in the first inning and beat Toronto 5-G. With one out and two men on ip the first, Burke. Leafs second bascman. fumblcd an inficld grounded in his hurry 10 start a double play. One run came over on the play and three more came across on a double by Vera and Selkirk's single. Bill Henderson, holding the Leafs to five hits. SCOT cd his second victory of the five game series. He blanlcd the Leafs on Saturday.
 Thanks to home runs by Tucker. Moore and Sax the Buffalo Bisons strengthened their hold on first place with an 8-5 victory over Reading. The three circuit driYcs accounted for five of the winners $ runs. Chicken Hawks. Bison first baseman, went hitless for the first time this season. He had hit safely ln q consecutive games.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-14
REPORT OF Y PHYSICAL
 DEPARTMENT SUBMITTED
Joseph C. Hergstrom Outlines Activities of the Past Year in His Department - Total Attendance Was 63,425-Eyery Kind of Sport Has Been Conducted -l,l9l Training Classes Held During the Season. 56 Boys Were Taught How to Swim - Other De- tails.

Joseph (. Hergstrom. physical director al the !. M- (. A, has compiled an annual report on the activities Of his department. He submits tha. total Of 63,495 men enjoyed the privileges at the Y dur ing the past year. These partook o5 activities in every kind of sport. The report IS as follows:
 The annual physical department report Of the Young Mems Christian Association of New Britain shows q tctal attendance Of it's mcmb r5 tnlen and hoTs) using physical d. psrtment privileges of the Y. ". '. A. 63.425 for the year ending March 31st 193n, as compared 10 the previous year 1a2S-29 with is attendance of 56,47G. showing an Ill., crease in inc total attendance oy-r last year Of 6.942.
 "A total Of l.12l physical training classes, regular and special were conducted during the past season. The average attendance per month in all physical department prirlles ss reached 5,255 compared to the prs- Hious years attendance Of 47o6.
 Eight different physical training classes were conducted weekly for men and boys during the season. All these classes met tno Or thrnc times weekly in health building .4- clcises and rocrcational games. "55o regular scheduled phyei.al training classes were conducted du~- ing the year, 263 special classes in i boxing. wrestling, tumbling. snim- ming. and lifesaving were promoted. 7& sessions Of swimming for m"n and boys who could not swim with an enrollment of 55. 6o of this number were taught 10 swim.
 Forty free swimming class ses- sions were held in the annual public swimming campaign with an enroll ment of 305 boys. Fifty y-elght boys were taught 10 swim in this four day campaign while 57 other boys uho could swim little were able 10 in- crease their distance, Total number Of boys and men taught 10 swim at the " pool during the year tIS. "Thirty-nine Red Cross Life Say ing class sessions were held with an enrolment of so men and boys.
 Ten Boy Scout tests were held during the. year in the swimming pool, 26 advanced swimming sessions for men and boys conducted with an epro1Imprt If "5
 The local physical department Of the Y. NJ C. A. does not confnc its program 10 one or tao major sports but in addition to it's regular pro- gram of physical training classes il does encourage and promote in their respective season, special classes un- der competent instructors in boxing. wrestling, tumbling, life saving and swimming. also leagu and tourna- ments arc promoted such as basckct- ball. hand ball, indoor and outdoor baseball, volley ball, indoor hockey,
New Britain herald., 1930-05-14
CLAIMS SERVICES
 OF WELTER CHAMP
ThoI1ps0D's Manager Refuses to Recognize Contract He Signed

Chicago. May 14 lP-Young Jack Thompson of oakland, Cal. has the world welterweight boxing title less than one week, but already is in 4 sCuabble as to who his opponent will be when ho defends his crown the first time.
 Dick Dunn, general manager of the Olympia sporting club, Of De- troit, which staged tho bout in n hich Thompson defeated Jackie Fields for the title last Friday night, announced last night he had signed Toung .Corbctt 3rd Fresno, Calf, southpaw, and Thompson for q championship bout in Nayin Field. the Detroit American League base ball park, August 27.
 Dunn said he had signed Thomp- son before the coast negro dethroncd Ttclds. for q championship defense in the event Thompson won the title. and needed only 10 obtain an oppo- nent.
 Ray Al>Is, rhompson's mana ger, failed to agree with Dunn. He ad- Ill IlAFJ 6 Di7 II F tpt'LI q |L iAf2b LJ'rS II signed but insisted 1t was not bind ing until an opponent, terms and < date had been agreed on. He said he had not talked with Dunn. Avis contended Corbett would not be a suitable opponent, saying the Cali fornian would not draw well in De- troit, and that Thompson would tackle no southpaus especially one n nho would not attract lots of cash customers
 Dunn asserted Avis has nothing to say about the opponent and that the contract is binding not only in Michigan. but in every state affiliat- cd with the National Boxing Associa- ton. He rated Corbett as the out standing contender by reason of d decision victory over Fields.
 Avis said he would be glad to sign up for a match with Fields or with Jimmy McLarnin. Dunn, however. counted McLarnin out saying Thompson fought McLarnin in New York. and practically every news paperman who saw the bout said Thompson won" McLarnin, how ever, received the decision.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-14

sont hIm 10 New Orleans for further seasoning in 1929 and he made good there, too, The Indians took him on { as q regular this season and he turn ed in three straight victories.
 That job opening oysters turned the trick,' Brown said. Before I got 1t l was Wobbly and my control wasn't SO good. But q fellow needs control 10 open oysters, A false move means cut and, besides ones fingers and hands arc strengthened and toughened. Oyster opening may not he necessary to he a pitcher, but 1t did aid me. If I hadn't been an oyster-opcncr I might Dc where l vas three years ago.
 Control IS Browns long suit. Few pitchers possess il in the remark able degree he docs. Last season, with NoN orleans, he walked only 55 hattcrs in in -44 lnnmgs. He hit but three batsmcn and made only one wild pitch.
 Brown is 5 years old and powers his throws with 160 pounds Of avoir- dupois hung on q frame feet, l 1-2 inches high.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-14
SOFT BALL LOOP
 SCHEDULE CHOSEN
List of Games in Industrial
 Circuit Is Made Public

With games scheduled from Mon day, May 19, until Friday, July 23, Ithe Industrial Soft Ball baseball league will open play next Monday evening. The schedule of games for tthe season has been adopted by tho team managers and real fast league is anticipated,
 The schedule is as follows:
 Monday, May 19 and Monday June 23: Stanley Rule ys. Landors Trade, Walnut Hill; H. B. Machine ys. Russell & Erwin, Walnut Hill; Corbin Screw vs. P. 6, F. Corbin, Walnut Hill; North & Judd Ns. Lan- ders Frary, Walnut Hill, and Stan | ley Works Ns. Fafnir Bearing, North End
 Friday May 9G and Friday. June q: Stanley Rule vs. x. B, Machine, Walnut Hill; Landers Trade Ns. Faf- mir Bearing. Walnut Hill; Corbin Screw vs. Russell X Erwin, Walnut Hill; North 6, Judd vs. P. G. r. Cor bin, Walnut Hill, and Stanley Works ys, banders Frary. Memorial Park. Monday, May 26 and Monday June 80: Stanley Rule vs. Corbin Screw, Walnut Hill; Landers Trade Ys. x. B. Machine, Walnut Hill; North .G Judd vs. Russell & Erwin, Walnut Hill: Stanley Works vs. P. G5 r. Cor bin, Walnut Hill; and Landers Frary vs. Fafnir Bearing, North End, Monday, June and Monday July :; Stanley Rule vs. North (, Judd. Walnut Hill; Landers Trade ys. Cor bin Screw, Walnut Hill; \. E. Ma chine ys. Fafnir Bearing. Walnut Hill; Stanley Works vs. Russell < Erwin, Walnut Hill, and Landers Frary vs. r. X F. Corbin Memorial.
 Friday, June and Friday, July II: Stanley Rule vs. Stanley Works. &. Judd, Walnut Hill; N. B. Machine ys, Corbin Screw, Walnut Hill; Lau- ders Frary vs. Russell & Erwin, Walnut Hill, and P. Gc F. Corbin vs. Fafnir Bearing, Walnut Hill.
 Monday, June 2. Monday. July 15: 'oAH4IitS INNIr D. 1-diluFiS al :, North End; Landcrs Trade ys. Stan ley Works. Walnut Hill; N.- E. AIH- chine vs, North X Judd, Walnut Hill; Corbin Screw vs. Fafnir Bear
 ing, Walnut Hill. and r. Go r. Cor bin vs. Russell Erwin. Walnut Hill.
 Friday, June 5 and Friday, July IS: Stanley Rule vs. r. 6 r. Cor bin, Walnut Hill; Landers Trade vs. Landors Frary. Memorial; x. E. Ma chine Ns, Stanley Works, Memorial; Corbn Screw vs. North X Judd Walnut Hill, and Russell 6, ArHin ys, Fafnir Bearing, Walnut Hill.
 Monday, June Is and Monday, July q: Stanley Rule vs. Russell G- Erwin, Walnut Hill Landcrs Trade vs. P. X F. Corbin, Walnut Hill: x. E, Machine vs. Landers Frary, Wal nut Hill; corbin Screw ys. Stanley Works, Walnut Hill, and North X Judd vs Fafnir Bearing North End
 Friday, June 70 and Friday July 25: Stanley Rule vs. Fafnjr Bearing. Walnut Hill; Landers Trade ys Rus sell 6, Erwin, Walnut Hill; N. B. Machine vs. P, (, F. Corbin. Walnut Hill; Corbin Screw vs. Landera Frary. Walnut Hill. and North X Judd vs, Stanley Works. Memorial,
 Postponed games to be played at end Of schedule.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-14

Still smartng from it's defeat on Monday afternoon at the hands of the strong Central High school nine of Bridgeport, the fast New Britain High school team will meet another tough opponent this afternoon when 1t clashes with the Bulkcley High aggregation of Hartford. The visit ing team is said to be just s strong as the Bridgeport nine and Casidy's men will be in for another hard battle.
 The locals are determined to get back into their winning ways. Coach Cassidy will probably start his ace, Partyka. in the box. The Polish boy pitched his first game Saturday against Naugatuck and showed world of power. His fast ball and change of pace should keep the Bulkeley batters in check.
 The Hartford team is coming here with a good record, having scored two victories over the Newell team by ten run margins, team which forced the locals into 10 innings be- fore losing, ? to l. The game is scheduled to start at 4:3O o'clock with Larry Mangan um pirlng.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-14

The NauonaL taaeae seemingly at present IS baadad .o~ one of the closast races IT .s long History if rho rasults of .l- -r=t month o5 play ran he taE7n a= s0 lraGcsnon Of ohat Hll Aar0an aarlns inc next four. Tho ctgn- c.uus 17t7 haen nlafIrg almost s north no1 and fHey are hardly farther apart n the standing than they o..a at-1r ,aC first day or t1o.
 The New YorE Giants still hold tho lead with Ell eEa.a-e oE .525 ai- rho4-h th5r z5r- dcfza1~d yesterday hv tts St Louis -ardrnals. but the Arlcazo C-he arr e'ose behind and rya other -4aa aro within striking distance or tra Cubs. Pittsburgh. .thc sevantr .-am in today's standing. -ha~ an aE-~aEe e. .5au. the same mark as held us the New York Yankees who arc fourth n the .Amarican laac-c.
 While the Giants ncrc losing touSh slru--la ot St Louis yesterday ty q 10 1 =core thc Cubs lasted through a bIg rally 70 beat out the Boston Braves. q to 3 Similar re- sllts today would leave Chicago only Two points bahtr5. The Brooklyn 8Eobins and Cincinnati Reds. kept 1dle by rain remained lied for third plaoe with t2 victories and eleven defeats spiece and led .ba Phillies and S-. Louis only by few percent 5go points.
 - St. Louis ran tts strlng os victories to seven by defeating the Giants yesterday hut only after some djrl- cultjes, "Ne1 Willic" Sherdet weak ened in the sixth inning and put enough runs on base for a Giant vlc- tory, But a recruit Jim Lindsey ap- peared to halt tho New Workers s hile the Cards came through with +hree successive doubles n tine sixth io score the deciding runs. The Cubs rolled up ar 6-4 lead or thc Braves and then lost it as Boston scored six runs in the sixth and two more in the eighth. ChjcaGo finally came through With 2 ssngle counter m the home half oe the eighth to give Bos- ion its seventh successive dcfest. gs Philadelphia pushed Pjttsburgh's Pirates down into the second division ~lfh q steady attack that brought q 4 to 5 victory. The Pirates did not sot started until the ninth. when they scored four runs,
 Cleveland and WashIrELon fur nlshed the fire" orks in the Ameri- can league as the Indians opened d drive to take second place. The first Three innings saw all the scoring as Cleveland won by an II to { score. The Indians made hve runs in tho first and six in the third while Washington scored i've times in inc third before the rclje- pitchers. Harder and Moore stopped the slug ging.
 The Mach11e0 strengthened their grip or first place hy outSiugging the Chicago White Sox for i t4 70 [ vic tory. This gaue also produced two diG innings the AS scoring six runs in the sixth only 70 have Chicago come hack with four in the seventh.
 The New York Yankees reached the 800 marx for the first time this year and fashioned their longest winning streak ny defeating the st. Louis Browns 10 ,. behind the pitching of Waite Hoyt, T. vas New Works fourth strs lgat victory. Art Herring Of Detroit and Jack Rus sell ot Boston hurled another close game as Herring kept inc Rad sox hits spread oEer nine innings while the Tigers punched theirs for 3 1 10 ] victory
New Britain herald., 1930-05-14
By PAUL AlICKELSON

1oH l A | L. M AlA~hELNlN
 Associated Press Sports Writer)
 Chicago. April II lPl-If Clint Brown hadn't been an oyster opener. ho is confident nc would today be q third rate pitcher in Class D base ball instead Of the latest pitching sensation Of the American league.
 To oyster opening the big Cleyc- land right handcr credits most Of his success. He was q third ratcr before he entered that industry and since then he has been burning up baseball.
 Brown began his professional baseball career Tllh Rochester of thc International league, but was soon farnod out 10 rarksIcy, Md, Of the Eastern Shore league. He wasn't much of q success there either. But during tho winter Of la97-98 he landed the oyster-oHcnins job in Baltimore.
 His success from that time on has been meteoric. He went to Harris burg in 1928 and won 23 games out Of q. Cleveland signed him. but