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New Britain herald., 1930-03-04
Jury Still Incomplete
 In Trial of COnvicts

Jacksonville, Fla. March f IPl- The task of selecting a jury to try Roland Lalone and Watson Moul- thrope for killing City Detective w. D. Smith had not been completed today after an hour of examination of yenircmcn at the trial of the two escaped Connecticut conyicts.
 All of yesterdays session was spent in an effort to select a jury. Under the panel system of jury Sc- lection, court attaches said, it is difficult to estimate the time which will be required. However, six Ncn- irCmen who were in the jury box yesterday were still i'll their seats today.
 As during yesterdays session de- fensc attorneys again questioned prospective vcniremen carefully as to their attitude toward escaped prisoners. but gave no hint of what their defense would be.
 leo Landry. who escaped with Lalonc and Moulthrope January 4 is not on trial with them. By agree meut of attorneys yesterday a sev- erance of the cases was granted Landry is expected to testify for the state.
 In a statement to police he said he was unarmed and had no part ir the shooting.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-04
NINE PERSONS HURT IN ACCIDENT TO BUS
Philadelphia to New York Vehicle Crashes Into
 Passenger Car

Trenton. x, J., March tP-Ninc persons, passengers in a philadcl- phia- New York bus, were injured early today when the heavy vehicle crashed into q sedan parked off the road on the Lincoln highway outside of Princeton.
 The following received laccrations and contusions:
 Mrs. Hannah Howard, New York City; Mrs. Sophie Marsllin, Mrs. Frances Mycrson, both of Brooklyn; John Bucangclo of Orange, x. J, and Frank Klein, of Palisades, N. J. They were taken to Princeton hoSpi- tai for treatment, Mrs. MarSl<in had a severe gash in her scalp, requiring a stitch to close.
 George Wilson, of New Brunswick; John Eouglig, New York City: Will fam Daley. of Somcryllc, Mass, aud Thomas Harding, Of Moutclair, were treated on the scene for minor in juries,
 While returning to his home from pcnnsNlvania in the new car he had purchased, samuel ". Blake and his
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New Britain herald., 1930-03-04
BERLIN CRASH ENDS . IN S9,OOO PAYMENT.
Steeplejack Injured in Collision
 Gets Settlement Check
THROWN OUT ON HIGHWAY
Connecticut Humane Society Pays Damages to Harry Collins for Ac- Cidcnt at UpsonS Corner in Ken Sington Last November.

Harry Collins, stecplcjack Wh0 was seriously injured November If i'll an automobile accident at Up- sons corner, kcnsington, today re- ccivcd cash settlement of 5000. compromising d lawsuit instituted against tho Connecticut Humane so- cicty through the office of Attorney $. Polk Waskowitz,
 Late in the afternoon. Collins was riding in an automobile driven by Vernon Watson when it colided with q car owned by the Humane society and operated by Ernest Preston. Collins was thrown through the rooi head on the concrete pavement, suf- fcring fracture of the skull, severe decorations and bruises which re- suited in impairment of his eye sight. He was taken to the New Britain General hospital where he remained on the critical list for scv- eral days.
 Collins and Matson were driving southcrly at upson's corner when Preston came westerly. Instead of rounding the corner as the great majority of vehicles do at this point, the Humane society car continued (Contlnued on Page Two)
New Britain herald., 1930-03-04
FEDERAL GRAND JURY
 FREES SOLE SURVIVOR
Refuses to Indict Travers of "Black Duck"
 Crew

Providence, l.. L.. March I (CP) The federal grand jury has de- clincd to indict Charles TraVers Of New Bedford, Mass, sole surVlNor ot the Black Duck rum killings, United states District Attorney Henry M. Boss, Jr., announced today.
 Boss had sought an indictment against Travers on liquor snug gling charge following tue conilSca- ton by coast guards of the notor- ious rum runner "Black Duck" after three of it's crew had been killed on December 29 last, Members of the crew of the coast guard boat in volvcd. the 99O, had testified that 600 sacks Of liquor were found aboard the captured craft.
 The grand jurys decision not 10 indict the New Bedford man appear od to close the "Blach Duck incl dent so far as prosecution is con- ccrUed.
 However. coast guard authorities were seeking today to connect Ira ycrs with the motorboat Madame N," fired on by coast guards off Newport last Thursday night and subsequently contscated at New port dock.
 Commander L. T. Chalker, chief
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New Britain herald., 1930-03-04
Coolidge to Dedicate Arizona Dam
 Today as Vast Crowd Sees Service

Globe, AriZ, March 4-(Pl- Where Apache chieftains once met in solemn council. Calvin Coolidge today came to dedicate Coolidge dam, built in 1928 and named in his honor.
 The former President and Mrs Coolidge arranged to make the 25- mile trip by automobile to the dam site, where the impounded waters slowly arc creeping over the old Apache capital of San Carlos.
 The dedication ceremonies were set for S:S0 D. m.
 state Offices Closed
 Practically all state and federal offices were ordered closed for the day and one of the greatest gather ings for public event in Arizona < history was looked for. Hotels were crowded to capacity.
 Governor John C. Phillips, and a
New Britain herald., 1930-03-04

Washington, March 1 Gf1-Prcsi- dent Hoover who today reached the end of his first l2 months as chief executive of the nation, paused not at all to celebrate the anniversary of his induction into office, and with his characteristic energy swung viz orously into the work of his admin iStration's second year.
 Work" the one word formula Witch he advance dscvcral months ago as the solution for the nations business problems, he prescribed for himself as the principal feature of the day $ observance.
 Schedule Little Changed
 His schedule for the anniversary hardly differed from those of other days. Exercise with the medicine ball cabinet" on arising, a hearty breakfast and arrival at his desk by 9 o'clock constituted the morning routine. An hour for iu: ch, confer
New Britain herald., 1930-03-04
Boston Man Rebuked
 For Profanity in Joke

Boston. March tCP) - J. Weston Allen. former attorney general of Massachusetts. was publicly rebullcd for taking the name of the Lord in vain, after he had told a funny story at q Chamber of Commerce meeting yesterday.
 Herbert G. Porter, a member of the chamber and treasurer of the Smith X Porter Press, Inc, arose at the conclusion of Allen s address and sharply criticized the speaker for carrying profanity into the homes of thousands of listeners.
 Amplitiers in the room had been mistaken by Porter for microphoncs and he was under the i'm impression that Aliens speech had been broadcast.
 The former attorney general stoutly defended his funny story, declaring he had heard Senator George Wharton Pepper tell it at a dinner where many women were present.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-04
AVON SCHOOL SUIT
 ON HEARING TODAY
Architect TestiHeS in Case Against Mrs, ]. ". Riddle
'CLAIMS FIVE YEARS FEES
Leland Uubhcll Lyon Alleges SJ0,- GOO Due Him for SCrN ices lie Was to Have Rendered When Dis charged Without C:usC.

White Plains, \. T., March 1 P)- Documentary evidence on which lie bases his $50,000 breach Of contract suit against Mrs. John Wallace Pope Riddle, was introduced today by Le- land Hubbcll Lyon, member of the New Rochelle, N. '. planning board, in his suit in supreme court here.
 The documentary evidence con- sisted of letters exchanged between Lyon and the wife of the former ambassador to Russia, regarding construction of buildings for the Avon College for Boys at Old Farms. Conn., which Mrs, Riddle was back ing.
 Lyon charges that he was en- ploycd as architect for the project at a salary Of $tU.0oU u ycar. but that Mrs. Riddle later discharged him without cause. He is suing for moneys uc would have collected un- der the probable duration of the contract, which he estimates at five years.
 He has been the only witness so far. Tho case is being heard by Supreme Court Justice William |. Blcaklcy ana a jury.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-04
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
 ID OPEN CAMP PAIGN FOR CITY OFFICES
General Meeting to Be Held Monday Night at Erwin
 Hotel Rooms
COMMITTEES TO REPORT
 ON PRELIMINARY PLANS

Ticket Expected to Include Candi-
 dates for Town Clerk, Tax CoIlec-
 tor, Comptroller and Treasurer
 Attorney r. r. MCDonough Re
 gardcd As Probable Nominee For
 Mayor But Makes No Statement.
 Tho democratic campaign by which that party hopes to win not only the office of mayor, but also, for the first time, the positions of town clerk. collector. comptroller and treasurer. will get under way next Monday night with political gathering and smoker in headquar- tors, the Erwin hotel building.
 A meeting hall large enough tC accommodate several hundred has been leased for the remainder of tho campaign and in these quarters the party activities will be conducted for the most part until the time ar rivcs to carry the fight into the siN wards of the city.
 Committees Organizing Campaign
 Prior to the general gathering ot electors next Monday night, the town committee will meet under the chairmanship of Thomas J. Smitl and receive reports from A commit. tee making plans for the primaries from a committee OF finance and tho group listing automobiles for cleo. ton day activities,
 Men pomincnt in democracy to. day and in past years will be pres cnt to speak and, party leaders sait today. formal announcements ma, he expected from candidates fol various offices OH the party's ticket Thus far, the democrats have beer pinning their mayoral hopes on At torney r. r. McDonough. dcspit, the fact that he has refused to mak, definite announcement of his plans l That Mayor Paonessa does not in 1 tend to run has been implied in al | of his recent public uttGrances, fact which, coupled with the ab sencc Of other aspirauts. appears t l leave the field open 10 Attorney Me i Donough should he agree to carr.
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New Britain herald., 1930-03-04
Vets Claim Younger Generation Drinking More Under Pro-
 hibition Regime
MARYLAND LEADER SAYS
 SALOON GONE FOR GOOD
Opposition Group Sums Up Stand in Last Day of Wet Testimony Be- fore House Committee-Psychia trist, Father, Woman Club Leader and Others Stress Conditions Un- der Law-Drys Begin Story

Washington, March 4 Pl-Re- mewed appeals for a change in pro- hibition, backed up by the conten- ton that the younger generation . was drinking more and more, were voiced today before the house judi cary committee after the leader of the -prohibitionists had deduced , from testimony so far given that the try law was unsatisfactory anl should be changed.
 A lawyer from Idaho, the prcSi- \ dent of the Molly Pitcher Club of Philadelphia, a womens organiza- lion: a psychiatrist of the faculty ol Johns Hopkins university ill Baltt- ;, more and a father from New York city, appearing as a citizen, joined with two members of congress in asking that something be done to change conditions.
 2 Maryland Democrat Leader
 One of the members of congress was Representative Charles Linthi- cum, of Maryland, d democrat. who . as head of the house wet bloc has been field general for the wet forces in presenting their side of the pro- hibition picture. He was the first witness and summarized the testi- . mony of those who have appeared at previous hearings, the number including such persons as w. ". At- ,nrl1,,r1, <vania railroad, and Pierre $. Du Font, the Delaware capitalist, both ot whom are directors of the Asso citation Against the Prohibition Amendment.
 . Linthicum contendcd a sunlma- ton of all testimony disclosed a condition of corruption in govern ment: an increase in crime; crowi :" d court dockets; packed jails plans to increase prison facilities the opportunity to buy intoXicants }u all parts of the country: and the ' use by the government of "destruc.
 i've poisons," as denaturants. Ir some cases he said denaturants haG caused death and added as d result ( ot prohibition enforcement more than a thousand persons had lost their lives.
 | Says Juvenile Crime Worse
 Noel E. Martin of Lewiston Idaho, an attorney, said juvenile " criminalty had increased in tha state. He said never before hat minors consumed liQuor so freely. The view that prohibition wa; not promoting temperance was eX. pressed by Dr. Stewart Patton O Baltimore, professor of psychia
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New Britain herald., 1930-03-04
WOMEN TO WORK FOR PROHIBITION REFORM Expect to Organize Asso- citation of 300 Mem-
 bers Here

A group of prominent New Britain women, including leaders in society and others interested in numerous civic affairs, is planning to organize q New Britain branch of the Wom- ems Organization for National Pro- hibition Reform and the first meet ing will probably be held next Mon day, it was learned today.
 1t is planned to organize 300 of the most prominent women of the city to start active work towards solution of the present conditions which those dissatisfied with the law say are at tributahle to the prohibition amend mcnt. During the present week, work will be carried on signing up mem- bcrs to affiliate with the state organ i2ation which got under way at an or ganization meeting in Hartford yes- tcrday,
 The state organization will be di- vided into eight groups, one for each county, with county head appoint cd for each branch. City and town organizations will be under the jur- isdiction of the county branches.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-04
WOMAN IN CONTEST
 AT |, O, PRIMARY
Miss Jean COChTane Candidate for Town Clerk Nomination
STEVE ROBE HER MANAGER

tepiTant Has Been Deputy Clerk
 Since 1922 and Has Been ASsociat-
 cd Win City Hall Office for 20
 Years.
 Miss Jean Cochranc, deputy town clerk since 1922. today launched her campaign for election to the office now held by Col. X. l.. Thompson, that Of town clerk.
 Miss Cochranc, who has the dis tinction of being the first of her sex to seek elective office in the general government, has appointed Steve Robb as her campaign manager He issued a formal announcement today in which promise Is made to retain the present town clerk as q member of the staff in the event that Miss Cochranc is successful at the rcpub- lican primary and on election day.
 Not Directed Against Thompson
 Ilti I'll ti dli'' lIlp lllN Fl lliltl fight was prompted, 1t IS explained, hy the announcement that Col. Thompson faces other opposition. Had the present clerk been assured of tho republican nomination. she would not have become a candidate, and i'll the event that the other con- tenders withdraw, Miss Cochrane vii! do likewise and again leave the field open to Thompson to continue in Of flee. Harry r.. Schcuy, one of the city's leaders in cN-Servicemcn' and fratcrnal activity. entered the politj- cal arena by Earl kisselbrack, clerk of the municipal home service bu- reau during the war, is also expected.
 Strong support Reported
 Before making his announcement today, Mr. Eobb made q personal cauyass of the city's business and professional ranks and a wide circle of acquaiutanccs and reports 99 per cent backing for Miss Cochranc in the primary fight. As explained by Mr. Robb. Miss CoChrano's entry into actl>c politics is-not comparable with the ordinary action of H political of flee aspirant. She is interested, he cN- planed. in preserving intact the present personnel in the town clerk > office aud desires to do so even
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New Britain herald., 1930-03-04
DRIVER OVERHAULED
 AFTER WILD PURSUIT
Chased by Police in Com mandeered Car and
 Fined $l25

Zig g-zag gging through Main street about 1l:55 o'clock last night all au- tomobile driven by Ralph Tillquist. 20, of 107 Arnold street, Hartford was chased by Officers stephen Cof- fey and John w. Riley in q com lnandeercd car from the corner of Main and Myrtle streets to Arch i. street. through West Pearl street to Glen street, where it was forced against the curb and Tillquist was arrested on chages of driving while . under the influence of liquor, and reckless driving.
 In police court today, TillQuist pleaded guilty and had nothing to say. Judge Stanley J. Tracesli inn , posed d fine of $l25 and costs on the first charge and suspended judgment on the second. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney w. NJ. Greenstein pointing < out that he was unable to enter a nolle on the reckless driving count because Of the plea of guilty, yet he believed after hearing the testimony, :, that one charge was sufficient.
 Officer Coffey testified that he mo- ticed the car turning into East Main street from Main but was unable to give chase because there was no , other car handy. About half an hour later. he and Officer Riley saw the same car going south on Main street at the approximate rate of o5 to 80 7. miles an hour.
 1illquist, whether he knew he was being chased. sped straight for Arch street, ignoring the onc-way traffic regulation between West Main street and the south end of Central park on the east side, and in turning into West Pearl street and the south end of Central park on the east side. l. and in turning into West Pearl street. from Arch street. he cut across a gasoline station yard instead of negotiating the sharp intersection. He had gone about 100 yards on Glen street before he was overhauled and when he was taken out of the drivers seat he was found to be in- toxicated, according to the testimony.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-04
GARDINER PRESENTS
 OWN CASE TO COURT
Tribunal Hears Argument on Appeal of Sentence
 Already Served

The unusual spectacle Of lay. man appearing before tho supreme court of errors was Witnessed today when Henry E- Gardiner of this city represented himself in the case arising out of his insstcucc that his appeal from d six months jail sentence imposed by Judge ISaac Wolfe in superior court be heard.
 Gardiner served the sentence, be ing released from jail a short time before the expiration of the term on account of ;t heart condition which physicians said was serious and shortly thereafter he com- muuicated with Clerk Lucius Fuller of superior court relative to having the necessary steps taken to bring the appeal before the supreme court.
 Being without sufficient funds to pay for the printing of the record. Gardiner accepted an arrangement whereby he appeal went to the su- preme court without the printing 
 torney Donald Gaffney filed d mo- ton to dismiss the appeal, to which Gardiner demurred, and today At- torney Gaffney argued to the court that since the jail sentence had been served any decision on the case would be on an abstract ques- ton. The court took the matter un- der advisemcnt, Gardiner filing clta- tions of cases which he claimed to be in support of his position.
 Attorney $. Gerard Casale, who represented Gardiner during his trial on the charge of criminal libel against Chief w. C. Hart of the po- lice department last year, said to- day he had not been connected with the C%5c for several months.