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New Britain herald., 1930-03-07
WOMAN 100 YEARS OLD DIES

Andovcr. Mass. March | tP-Mrs Elizabeth Gray kimball, who was congratulated on her tooth birthday last August [, died at the home of q grandson here today. Mrs. Kimball leaves a brother, James Gray, in Saco, Me. seven grandchildren and "A great -grandC children,
New Britain herald., 1930-03-07
Exact Hour Uncertain

Lcavenworth, Kans.. March [ OP)-Thc exact hour Dr. Frcder- ick A. Cook, former explorer and oil promoter, will step through the gates of Lcayenw orth penitentiary free man remained as uncertain today as was his asserted approach to the north pole in 1908.
 Although the justice department
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New Britain herald., 1930-03-07
QUIGLEY AND BARTLETT CANDIDATES
 FOR COP. MAYORALTY NOMINATION:
 LATTER HAS ORGANIZATION SUPPORT
Bitter Preliminary Fight Expected When Traditional Foe of Regular Republicans
 and Their Selection
 Lock Horns in Rivalry.

Announcements From Op- posing Camps Come AL most Simultaneously This Noon-Bartlett Ex- plains Previous Refusal to Declare Himself.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-07
COMMISSION BEGINS
 BOYS SCHOOL PROBE
Trumbull Trio Starts Ses' sions at Meriden-Pro-
 ceedings Secret

Merldcn, March z tP>-A commit tee of three started an Investigation
 at the Connecticut School for Boys as Gov. John H. Trumbull's personal representatives today. They will re- port directly to the states chief
 executive the result of their inquiries
 into conditions alleged to be existing
 at the school.
 Judge George 1T. Day, formerly Of the Hartford police and juvenile
 courts. heads the group. Judge
 Walter M Pickett of tho common
 pleas court in New Haven and Will liam A. Hlondrick of New Haven, a member of the state board of finance
 and control, complete the committee C.
 The men went into session at the school at 10 o'clock this morning.
 Supt. Edward s. Boyd attended the meeting. At 12:5O they were con- tinuing deliberations without having yet adjourned for lunch. At the school this morning it could not be learned what track the investigators had taken and whether or not they had interviewed witnesses.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-07

Substitution of the punishment system used in WethCrsfeld and the Cheshire reformatory for the fog ging which has aroused SO much controversy in the Meriden Connccti- cut State school for Boys. may be enc of the results of the invcstiga- ton being conducted at that institu- tion.- Since the probe there got un- der way there have been persistent rumors that officials of the school may be made to face criminal prose cution on grounds of brutality It is understood that the governor told the investigating commission to make an inquiry into the brutality charges and get facts that would stand the test of evidence in q law court.
 Although the governor would make no statement. out of Considera- ton for the commission he appoint . cd. it is understood that he with holds his approval Of the prescott form in the Meridcn institution and
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New Britain herald., 1930-03-07

THE WEATHER
 New Britain and vicinity: Rain tonight and saturday; not quite so cold tonight; saturday cooler.
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New Britain herald., 1930-04-30
HEADING SINGERS
 IN LEGION SHOW
MiDstre! Production to Be Biz
 8est Given in City

With a group of the most talented soloists and experienced end men in
 the city supported by a chorus of
 D male voices comprising the cast of the production, the minstrel show of Eddy Glover post American Le-
 zion, which will be given at the senior high school auditorium on
 Wednesday, May ', promises 10 be one of the best of it's kind ever at tempted in this city. The full cast
 and chorus will rehearse again to- morrow night at o'clock in the Elks hall on Washington street.
 According to Joseph A. Haffey and John J. Crean, directors of the
 affair, the minstrel show will be even more pretentious than was the one produced by them at the Capitol i theater on December [, 1917 for the
 benefit of New Britain soldiers and
 sailors then in camps throughout the
 country and in France.
 In selecting the soloists for the show, the direct ors have chosen the
 leaders among the ballad singers in
 the city while performers whose reputation has extended back over
 many years. have been named for the black face work.
 The soloists will include James Vincent Sullivan, Francis X. Egan Charles Moore, Harry Shahanian i James Furlani, Arthur Hayes, Ches-
 ter Hamilton, August Hesler Ed,
 ward Hedwall, Taenner w. Tomp-
 klns and John L. Thompson.
 The end men will be Jack Riley, Merritt Humason, Ernest Roush, i Charles Farmer, Elmer Johnson, Ed dle Johnson, Mason Andrews and Edward Pilz.
 costumes for the various scenes in
 the show will be produced by a con-
 pany in Boston with a special rep-
 resentativo Of the company here for
 the purpose of outftting the cast Experts will also be engaged in ar ranging the scenes so that the full effects as planned by the directors may be brought out
 From the enthusiasm with which the members of the past have greet ed the announcement that the min- strel show would be held, it is ex- pected that a capacity house will be in attendance
New Britain herald., 1930-04-30
KIEF DESCRIBES PRISON CONDITION
Says "Incorrigibles" in Make.
 shift Cells at DanneInOra

Albany, N Y, April 80 (UP)-The most incorrigible prisoners produced by New York state are housed at Dannemora in segregation cells that arc described by Commissioner of Corrections Raymond F. C. kieb as little better than 'makeshift."
 Kieb reviewed conditions at Dan- nemora today for the United Press, telling how he is trying to solve the problem of assuming custody of the states desperadoes "who leave court rooms denouncing the judge and crying defiance" His remark S assumed especial significance in view of the many prison revolts that have occurred recently in New York state and elsewhere,
 The commissioner explained that by the term 'incorrigible" he meant men who were unable to adjust themselves to prison routine and as socation with other convicts. In denying that the incorrigibles are victims of excessive cruelty, he out lined provisions for their care as follows:
 They cat the same food as other convicts.
 They do not work in the prison shops.
 They cannot sec visitors at present
 Their hours of liberty for eXer- else are shorter and they cannot participate in any of the recreation al features of the prison except that they. are allowed to read and smoke.
 As a whole, their cells are larger than those of ordinary convicts.
 kieb declared that when he heard d report recently that the incor- rigible prisoners were being denied religious solace, he sent Philip G. Roosa, chief clerk of the corrections department, to investigate. Roosa, according to kieb found the report had no foundation. The rules pro- vide that the segregated prisoners may see a chaplain whenever they wish, Kieb said.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-30
Peruvian Court Decides
 To EXDel Dr, M. J. ITrhina

Lima, Peru, April 80 CP-The Pc ruVlan supreme court decided today to eNpel Dr. Manuel Jesus Urbna, a member of the IQuitos judicial court. Who is under arrest in connection with q plot against the life of Presi- dent Legua. The chief justice of the supreme court, Dr. Oscar C. Barros, communicated the courts expulsion decision to the minister of justice.
 Last night about 1000 Callao port workers demonstrated before the balconies of the government palace as protest against the recent plots on the presidents life. One demon strator made d speech condemning those who had partaken in the plot and President Leguia replied, saying he was sure that the working classes were always with him.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-30
Parcel Post Changes
 Approved by Italians

Rome, April 50 LP'-Draft decrees approving the accord reached be- tween Italy and the United States, October II, 1929. relative to the eX- change of postal parcels, were ap- proved today by the council of min istry
 Decrees covering postal and other conventions between Vatican City and Italy also were approved.
 Giacamo Acerbo, minister of agri. culture, told the council that Italy s farm outlook for 1930 was favora- ble. He predicted that the wheat acreage would be greater than in 1929 and said farmers were making better use of machinery.
 The draft of a decree prohibiting the opening of new stores for food stuffS in the next five years was ap- proved by Giuseppe Bottai, minister Of corporations.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-30
MISSING BOYS HAD
 PLANNED FOR TRIP
Pup Tent Taken-N0 Word From
 SaCkett or Adams

Frederick Sackett of 61 Madison street and Burton Adams of Bristol, missing from their homes since Sat urday morning, apparently had made advance preparations for lengthy bicycle tour, for the Bristol youths parents have found that their son took a pup tent with him and have also come upon memorandum bearing the names of cities Whicti suggest the boys are taking a pre- conceived route. The memorandum would lead to the belief that they planned to go down along the shore of Long Island sound to New York city and then on through New Jer- sey. From chance remarks dropped to acquaintances, it is believed the eventual goal is southern California or Texas. No word from the pair has been received.
 Young Adams took pup tent and flashlight, his parents have found. The family of the local runaway has missed nothing except Frederick s knapsack. It was learned last night that John Battey, fellow member of Boy Scout Troop 4, had seen young Sackett on Saturday morning, probably within a few minutes of his leaving the city. At that time Sack ett had his knapsack on his back and was riding his bicycle. He spoke to young Battey but did not say any thing about going away although it was evident from his equipment that he was out for some sort of an out ing.
 Scout Executive Oscar A. Erickson was taking steps today to notify scout councils along the probable route to be on the watch for the boys, He planned to communicate with the executive in Newark, N. J., and have word relayed to have the waterfront watched. MT. Erickson also felt that the boys, who pre- Sumably had less than S150 between them, might sell their bicycles to get money for food and he was planning to include this possible tip in his notices.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-30
.GORFAIN IS FINED,
 DOG HAD NO LEASH
First Case Of Kind in Years Ends
 in Conviction

For the first time in several years, police court today heard q case of alleged violation of the law requiring dogs to- be leashed, and the outcome was the conviction of Aaron Gorfain, 22, of 5S Talcott street. Judge Stan ley J. Traceski imposed a fine of $1O and costs
 Dog Warden Thomas Rouskie and Deputy Commissioner of Domestic Animals James NJ. Ellis testified Of warnings given Gorfain after com- plaints had been made by Mrs. Rose Connors of 142 Hartford avenue. Morris Wolesh of 145 Magnolia street, Hartford and Mrs. Lucy I'e- llgnio of 43 Ledgecrest avenue that the dog was vicious. Mrs. Connors testified to an attack on her dog by the canine in question, and Mrs. l'clignio and Wolesh claimed to have been bitten by the animal.
 GOrfain testified that he muZZled the dog when he learned it was Vi clous and he denied that he allowed it to run loose. Judge Traceslli ob- served that Gorfain did not make a favorable impression on him and bog Warden Rouskie testified that when he went to notify Gorfain of q complaint received, Gorfain opened the door of his store and ordered him out, threatening to use force on him if he did not leave. Attorney Yale Sable represented Gorfain.
 Driver Pays, is Freed
 Samuel B. Shuman, 24, of 367 East Main street, was discharged on rec omnendation of Prosecuting Attor- ney Woods after the evidence against him had been heard. The charge was reckless driving, Officer Louis E. Harper having made the arrest after an accident about 7:50 o'clock last night at Allen and Stanley streets.
 Shuman was driving east on Allen street and Miss Margaret M. Meskill of 59 Connecticut avenue was driv- ing north on Stanley street Shu- mans car struck traffic light stan- dard on the northeast corner of the intersection and damaged it, but At 'N''' LcO '' N%lHcS' Nho repre- sentcd him, assured the court that this matter would be taken care of and asked for a discharge for lack of evidence. Prosecuting Attorney Woods agreed that the state had no case.
 The case of Aldie Gandreau. 90. of 2l0 Chapel street, New Haven, charged with speeding on Broad street, was continued until tomor- row. Attorney Edward A. Mag ap- peared for him. Officer David Doty made the arrest.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-30
Politicians Susceptible
 To NerVC5ls BreakdOWns

New York, April 30 P>-Politi- clans are particularly susceptible to nervous breakdOwns. Professor Henri I.aucier of Paris observes.
 The professor, whose special study at the Sorbonnc university for years has been of fatigue and it's causes, was not surprised to learn, when he debarkcd from the liner Paris today, that Mayor Walker of New York had been ordered to rest.
 "Thcre is scarcely d month in France,' he said, that does not see some of our important political leaders and diplomats forced to re- tire. The fatigue of their work wears them down.
 Professor Laucior is on his way to the international conference on mental hygiene in Washington.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-30
Hens Fish Diet Puts
 Queer Flavor in Egg

Boston. April 30 UP)-Be- cause Bucksport, Me, hen, name unknown, ate dried fish in stead of ordinary hen food, one of her eggs today stood cleared of the charge of not being fresh as advertised.
 In Suffolk superior court yes terday state chemists contended that 2.34 milligrams of ammonia for each 100 grams of egg was too much ammonia for an egg to remain in gSod standing. Thus. they .intimated, Samuel Sheroff. who offered such eggs for sale at 53 cents a dozen, advertising them as fresh western, should be found guilty of misleading ad- vertising.
 Judge Harold Williams first suggested that the state legis- lature should decide the legal status of a fresh egg" Then he found Sheroff not guilty after it was agreed that eggs from Bucks port hens had a flavor all their own. The hens, it was said, eat dried fish and this transmits by heredity that distinctive flavor.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-30
TWO SENTENCED IN
 MURDER OF MAN
Wrong Individual Stabbed in
 Alabama Town

scottsboro. Ala, April 50 (UP)-- Two women were sentenced to life Imprisonment today after one had admitted that she stabbed to death the ''wrong man."
 Mrs. Myrtle Graham, 20, and Miss NeWby Notes, 19, were found guilty by jury today of having caused the death of Harry Cunningham, 21. Mrs. Graham admitted during the trial that she had stabbed the youth thinking he was the one who had attempted to flirt with her. Later she realized he was the wrong man.
 Miss Notes was charged with ahetting the crime by ordering the youth out of the drug store so he might encounter Mrs, Graham.
 Both were found guilty of d first degree murder charge.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-30
Italy Decides to Lay
 Reels for New Vessels

Rome. April 80 R)-Thc council Of ministers decided today to lay down one ten-thousand ton cruiser two 5.100-tOn scout cruisers, four l,94o-ton destroyers, and 22 sub marines in 1880.
 The construction program was decided upon after detailed report from Admiral Sirianni, who was an Italian delegate at tho London naval conference. Foreign Minister Grandi, chief Italian delegate, was present.
 The 22 submarines will be divided thus: of the Ballla type of l. 390 tons; of S10 tons and 1o of G1O tons.
 The 10000 ton cruiser will be named the Pola, while the scou. cruisers will be named Montccuccoi and Muzio Attendolo.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-30
InfatuatiOn Murder
 And Suicide Case Ends

Laguna Beach, Cal, April 80 GP}-- An investigation into the deaths here last Thursday of Mrs. Doris Murray Palmer divorcee and Adele Ritchie Post, actress of two decade 5 ago and divorced wife of Guy Bates Post, actor, was closed today.
 After Moresby White. an attorney failed to produce letters and diaries of the two women that he said in dicated they drew up a suicide pact Sheriff Sam Jermican announce ] there was no evidence to doubt the coroner's jury verdict of murder and suicide.
 Mrs. Palmer. the jury decided. was slain by Mrs. Post in a fit of jealous rage and later Mrs. Pos, remorse stricken, committed suicide
New Britain herald., 1930-04-30
Dukes Divorce Lawsuit
 Dismissed by Anderson

Edinburgh, Scotland. April 50 tP) Lord Anderson in the court of sos- sion today permitted abandonment of d divorce action brought by the Duke of Lcnster against the duchess in 1926, but about which nothing was done.
 It was recalled that on April { the dukes counsel intimated in court that when the 1926 action had been cleared away another would be brought by the duke.
 The duchess, who is the former May Ethridgc, British musical comedy star, was bound over for two years by q Lambeth magistrate on April 19 after being found guilty of an attempt 10 commit suicide after a quarr'l with a man named Will Hams with whom it was testified she had been living in Brixton.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-30
MORROW WILL SEE
 HOOVER ON FARLEY
Ambassador May Return to
 Mexico for Visit

Enslewood, N. J., April 30 Pl- Ambassador Dwight Morrow, home from the London naval conference, left today for Washington where he will confer with President Hoover and officials of the state department on affairs in Mexico and matters pertaining to the naval barley.
 Plans for his campaign for the republican nomination to the United States senate are contingent upon the outcome of these conferences. While Mir. Morrow's friends felt he starting work in his campaign, his decision will be predicated upon the wishes of MT. Hoover.
 He plans to remain in Washing ton for most of week.
 Guillermo Zuerrago, who was de- scribed as an envoy from the presi- dent of Mexico, greeted the ambas- sador upon his arrival in New York yesterday. He had a long confer cnce with Mir Morrow but both re- fused to discuss their conversation. This led to the conclusion that friends of the ambassador in the Mexican government were eager for him to return to that country be- fore entering into his campaign work.
 Morrow also was silent on dis patches from Washington carrying the suggestion that his proposed ap- pointment to the senate be withheld until the naval treaty is disposed of. He is to be appointed to fill the un- expired term of former Senator Edge, who resigned to become am- bassador to France, but he actually will succeed Senator David Baird, Jr., who agreed to serve in the post until Mr. Morrow returned.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-30
Liners Skipper Held
 Not Entirely Blameless

Hamburg, April 30 P-The ad- miralty court today held that the steamship President Harding was not entirely blameless in her colli- sion with the collier Kirk wood last week. inasmuch as her speed was high considering the sit uation and that she merely stopped her engines instead of reversing in response to the bell signal.
 The court said no criticism was attached to the skipper of the Kirk wood, or to the harbor pilot, who had not yet taken over his duties when the collision took place.
 The Kirkwood sank after all but one of the crew had been rescued by the President Harding. The Pres ident Harding is now in drydock undergoing inspection.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-30
JUNIOR LEAGUES MEETING

New York, April 80 UP)-Th, tenth annual conference of the as- soclation of the Junior Leagues of America was under way today, with 300 delegates representing 11S leagues throughout the United States, Hawaii, Canada, and Mexico present.
 At a dinner at the Hotel Plaza last night the delegates were off cially welcomed by Mrs. John De- Witt Peltz, president of the Ne,g York League. Tho business meet ing of the convention began today.
 The regional directors of the asso- citation and officers of the board O! directors are guests at the Junior League clubhouse. They include Mrs. Lyon Weyburn of Boston.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-30

along the same line as his predeces- sors.
 He said the following point had been decided; absolute obedience Of presidential decrees on the allot- ment or restitution of lands issued by previous revolutionary admins tIations and the strict enforcement
New Britain herald., 1930-04-30
PROGRAM D!SCU SSED

Mexico City. April 80 (P)-Perez Treyino, secretary of agriculture, today announced that MeXicos agrarian policy has been discussed at a cabinet meeting and that President Ortiz Rubio will continue to carry out the Agrarian policy
New Britain herald., 1930-04-30
SEEK RAILROAD CHANGE

Washington, April 30 LP,-Modif- ration of the Interstate Commerce Commissions official consolidation plan to include the Denver & Salt Lake railroad in some system other than that headed by the Missouri Pacific railroad, 10 which it was al- located, was asked of the commis- sion today by the Moffat Tunnel league and the Utah Basin Railroad league.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-30
INDIAN RULED CITIZEN

Lynn, Mass, April 80 (UP) = Simon w. Knowles, full -blooded American Indian and member of the Micmac tribe of Maine, was back on the job as city carpenter here today after being discharged on the ground that he was not an American citizen.
 In reinstating Knowles, Mayor Fred J. Manning declared that an Indian had as much, if not more, claim to natural American citizen ship than the white man.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-30
COTTON FUTURES

New York, April 20 P-Cottol futures opened steady; May 1895; July 1912: October 14.9S: Decem. bor 15.o7; January 15.lS. New con tracts-Octobor 14.71; December 14.S4 January 14.S9; March 15.04.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-30
COMMITS SUICIDE IN VATICAN

Rome, April 80 P-Commenda- tore Agostino Agosti, Podesta of San Reno. committed suicide near the Vatican City confines yesterday.
 Vatican authorities today denied earlier reports that the suicide had been within papal territory itself They stated that Agosti took his life outside the walls and that therefore the case was one for the Italian po- lice only.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-30

A rabbit has been clocked at 35 miles an hour. A swallow has been miles an hour.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-30

Of article go which signifies that presidential decrees may not be amended or annulled.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-30

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