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New Britain herald., 1930-08-26
AWATORS SEEKING
 FRANKLIN CREWS
Penetrate King Williams Land for Lost Arctic Explorers

Ottawa, Aug. 26 (R-Two airmen were headed into the northland to- day in an attempt to tear aside the veil of mystery that for almost a century had shrouded the fate of Sir John Franklin and his explora- ton expedition of 129 men.
 Major L, T. Burwash, famous Canadian explorer, and his pilot. W. E. Gilbert, took off from Fort Hearne last Saturday on their peril ous flight to King Williams land where the members of the Franklin expedia abn are thought to have per- ished.
 First reports were that the fliers were attempting to reach the mag netic pole, but this was denied by officials of the department of in terior who revealed the real object of the flight
 Sir John Franklin and his party set out in May, 1S45. in two ships 'Erebus' and, the Terror and nev- CT weres heard from again. In the years since, their story has been partly learned from Eskimos who told of seeing white men staggering over snow and ice. dropping by the trail. How far the last of the men travelled may never be known. Even in recent years articles have been found among Eskimos and identified as having belonged to members of Sir Johns party.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-26
PROHIBITION MAIN CONVENTION ISSUE
aho Democrats Fear Split on
 Floor Of Caucus

Et. Anthony, Idaho. Aug. c6 'P- ohibuion was the principal issue fore the democratic state conven- h today.
 Leaders expressed belief that in ent demands from various dele ions for a strong anti-prohibition Ink in the party platform, might d to Aneral debate on the con- ftion floor.
 Hopes were expressed, however, t the question might be settled in
 resolutions committee.
 Thief among the democratic as- ants for the gubernatorial nom |tion were c. Ben Ross, Pocateflo yor. and Asher B. Wilson, of in Falls.
 1t Idaho Falls republican dele es gathered for their state con- ton with the gubernatofial nom- lion the center of interest. bn the basis of a pre- GUS managers of John McMur-
 former state chairman. claimed |icient votes to nominate him on
 first ballot.
 ther candidates for the republi-
 nomination for governor, Byron enbach, state treasurer, W. D. is, attorney general, and Oscar Hailey. formed a coalition to pre-
 McMurray's nomination.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-26
Three Narrowly Escape
 Death as Boat Blazes

Hyannis, Mass, August 26 (UP) Three persons barely escaped death last night when a 30-foot power cruiser was enveloped -ha flames following a gasoline explo- sion.
 Her clothing ablaze. Mildred Hinckley, 3, daughter of wealthy New Yorker, leaped into Lewis Bay. Her sister Dorinda. is, and Fred Boyce of New York also dived into the sea as fire raced over the craft and assisted Mildred 100 yards to shore.
 Mildred was taken to Cape Cod hospital where she was reported recovering today from severe burns. Her companions escaped injury.
 Police who went to the scene in a launch extingushed the fire but only after extensive damage had re- suited.
 ~ The Misses Hinckley are daugh~ ters of Everett H. Hinckley of 17 Battery Place, New York.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-26
North Station Work Is
 Begun in Boston Today

Boston, August 26 UP)-Work was begun today on a s4,00O,OO0 project designed to improve the ap- breaches to the new North Station.
 Four new bascule bridges costing s1,000,000 are to be constructed, replacing the present three timber draws. A s60O,O0O signalling sys- tenn is to he installed ~ The Charles river is 10 he moved $50 feet north ward in a new 65-foot channel. Passenger platforms will he raised and heightened.
 The construction program launCh- ed today is expected to be Complet- ed next summer.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-26

read in the press. Congro ssman Fenn has always been given the sup port of the republican organization here and during his services in con- gress has been aligned with the con- eervative wing of the republican party when votes on national poli- cies were taken. He has been con- Fidered an unfailing regular" and his attitude on tariff questions, it is Faid, has been satisfactory to New Britain manufacturers.
 Announcement Of the Seymour gitation confirms reports heard re- Fently that Fenn would face fight n the convention if he wished to yin a renomination The reports Tere vague and failed to include he name of, his possible rival.
 Tobacco Men Want Change
 Opposition to Congressman Fenr as sprung up in the tobacco dis ricts, according to republican lead rs in that territory. Congress has ot turned a willing ear to the Con- ecticut tobacco growers in their leas for tariff protection. At least has not given them the protection hey believe they need. For this req pn, the tobacco raisers said to avor new blood from this district. red B. Griffin, closely identified itb the tobacco industry. and Will rd B. Rogers of Manchester are hid to be active in promoting Sey- ours interests.
 The first congressional district bnsists of Hartford, New Britain, von, Berlin. Bloomfield, Bristol, arlington, Canton, East Granby, ast Hartford. East Windsor, En- eld, Pennington, Glastonbury,, ranby, Hartland, Manchester, Marl- bro, Newington, Plainville, Rocky ill, Simsbury, Southington, South Findsor, Suffield,, West Hartford, bakersfield Windsor and Winsor bcks. In this district in November
 oS. Congressman Teen defeated erman koppleman, democratic ndidate, 75.743 10 65.922.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-26
SENATOR HARRISON
 LACKS OPPOSITION
Harrelson Raps Collins for Lack
 Of Party Loyalty

Jackson, Miss, Aug. 25 P-Unit- ed States Senator Pat Harrison and seven of eight representatives were unopposed in today's democratic primary. but the remaining member of the states congressional delega. ton was engaged in a spirited con- test in which his position in the 192S presidential campaign was challenged.
 In the fifth district congressional race Robert P. Harrelson accused Representative Ross Collins Of lack of party loyalty, because of the lat ters failure to speak in the interest of the Smith Robinson presidential campaign. Collins countered with afidavits in the form of letters sup porting the 1928 democratic nation al ticket.
 Collins predicted he would carry all ten counties in the district and Harrelson said he would win by B. 900 votes.
 Eight circuit judgeships and four chancery ~judgeships were at stake in the other primary contests,
New Britain herald., 1930-08-26
Atlantis Existence to
 Be First of Proofs

Paris, Aug. 26 (UP)-The Acad- emy of Sciences gravely took up to- day the question of whether the mythical continent" of Atlantis ever existed as 8. preliminary to debating the date of its disappearance.
 The Russian emigree, Dr. Flipoff, argued that the continent With it's advanced civilization disappeared somewhere off the present European coast. about 1900 years before Christ. or about 5000 years before the date suggested by Plato.
 The academy voted however, that the speaker must first prove At lantis existed before deciding the date of it's disappearance"
New Britain herald., 1930-08-26
BOOMING SEYMOUR
 FQR CONGRESSMAN
Friends Put Him Forward for
 Republican Nomination

Republican leaders in this city were not prepared to express any opinion on the movement to pro- mote the name of Clarence w. Sey- mour of West Hartford for the re- publican nomination for congress man in opposition to the incumbent, F. Hart Fenn, of Wethersfeld The Seymour boom came to light over night.
 T have announced that l am a candidate" was Congressman Fenn's terse reply when asked to comment on the probability that he would have a rival at the convention.
 Directors of party destinies in New Britain said today that they were not aware of the movement in favor of Seymour other than what they
New Britain herald., 1930-08-26
locked Off Bicycle,
 Brings Suit for $500

betro Falsetti of Berlin, has been t for $500 by Lucian Manczuk, claims he was Knocked from bicycle on South Main street,
 i IS, when he was struck by the ndant's automobile. Judge W. F. agan is the plaintiffs counsel.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-26
KILLED BY GAS FUMES

Attleboro, Mass, August 26 (tP( An hour after he had been car ried unconscious from a dwelling which he was fumigating, James D. Campbell 5S. re-entered the build ing yesterday and was killed by the fumes.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-23
N.B.H.S. Pitcher Burned In Face
 When Flash Light Powder Explodes

Otto Gramitt. one ot ,he pitchers on the New Britain High school baseball team, suffered injuries about the face late last night when aashHght powder exploded while he an dotner boys were playing With i. at Willow Brook psra He harrlod 70 the office Of Dr. Frank Z7.ch where he was attended
 Because of the fact that inc inur- ias were attended 10 on time 1t is not expected that he urll suffer seriously from his expeuence. He has ra- covered enough so that he nll ne used as -eIet pitcher in the game against New Haven Hilhouse Ht2h school tomorrow afternoon ln tajs city.
 Coach Cassidy has decided CT his lineup. Stanley Partyha MI pitch and Nathan Llpman, who viii 5oi1 the team for th= frs uwe rnis year. evIU catch The first haseman Will rA Schmarr Zambro eskl will oe at second hssa. Wt5 otn be the short stop and Bo=147s1 'vN he at third hase. Wo'aes. vro has been catch EaE aal season ~I.i he shifted 70 left field. Wasolv vEu be in --a center garden and Joe Potts VIII b. n rl@nt field. Ort-rs 1honl Coac1 Cass,dy $ planning to usa in the out5eI1 are Otto Miller and TtHNte Fink One of these 0lsye-s ray s.act IF he nuthel5
New Britain herald., 1930-05-23

Mays Landing, N. J., May 23 (UP) Warren E. Cliff. 27, was scheduled to go on trial here today for the murder of his pretty wife, Betty Walsh Cliff, whom he allegedly slashed with penknife because she loved the bright lights and gay times more than she loved him.
 Cliff was walking with his wife on the boardwalk at Atlantic City last January when suddenly he slashed her throat and then cut him. self according to police. His wife died on the way 10 the hospital and for days Cliff hoyered between life and death.
 Temporary insanity, partly he reditary and partly due to a blasted romance. was expected to be Cliff $ defense.
 Edison Hedges, Cliffs counsel, vas expected to contend that Cliff was in a state of mental collapse. brought on by the dIsa ppearance from their home of his wife. Cliff searched for her in several states, and found her working as hostess m an Atlantic City boardwalk con- fectionerv.
 Cliff was formerly resident of Quincy, Mass, and his wife former ly lived in Boston.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-23

member of the communist party.
 In Hartford police court today his case was continued until next Tues daV
New Britain herald., 1930-05-23
MRS. ROBERT ANDERSON
 GRANTED DIVORCE TODAY
Wife Of Former State Policeman succeeds on second Petition
 to Court

4 second attempt to gain a dI- vorce from her husband, former State Policeman Robert E. Ander- son vas successful :n superior court today and Mrs. Eliza beth C. Ander- son was granted the decree.
 They were married on March 5. 1924 in New London and they began 10 live m this city immediately. He vas suspended from the state police after he was convicted for driving while under the influence of liquor in Berlin. He was given a suspend at the soldiers home in Noroton at present. l. was said that lntemper- ance has been the cause Of his ios- ing other positions and this was one O. the grounds upon which the dl- vorce was asked. The other was the fact that the husband vas guilty Of lntoierable cruelty.
 Attorney Monroe S. Gordon repre- sented Mrs. Anderson in court She vas formerly Miss Elizabeth (. Sheekey
 Edward LuCcnte who was also represented in court by Attorney Gordon. was granted q divorce from Barbara Lucente on the grounds of assertion and misconduct She was convicted in Hartford for miscon- duct and she served q prison sen tense in Thomaston, Maine, from 1927 10 1929 for another statutory ofensc. It was alleged. IL was claim ed that Mrs. Lucente deserted her husband on January l3. 1927.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-23
Pays Protested Note.
 Sues First EndOrSer

Arguments were heard yesterday in the court of common pleas be- fore Judge Thomas Atolloy in the suit Of 4. A. kaplan vs. Nathan Noveck. The hearing was unfinish- ad at the end Of the days session and will be continued next Tuesday morning kaplan has brought suit against Noveck claiming $500 dam- ages. Bernard Myerson, a brother ln-laW of Noyeck, made a note which vas endorsed first by Noveck and .hen by kaplan. The note became payable and kaplan paid the amount 70 the Commercial Trust Co. ac- cording o kaplans claim. He now seeks to recover from Noveck, claiming that the first endorser is liable. Noveck claims that an agree ment was reached between the two 10 share the payment equally. Nair d- Nair appear for the plaintiff while C. F. Gaffney and Bernard F. Gaf- ney, appear for the defendant.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-23
WET TICKET FOR STATE PROPOSED
Pennsylvania Group Plans lib-
 eraI Battle Soon

PhllsdeIphia, May 8 OP9--A move ment has been started by the wet forces Of the state 10 place candi- date ln the field at the general cleo uon n November against Clifford Pincho, who, on the basis Of unof- dclal returns from Tuesdays pri- mary. received the republican gu- ba-ratorial nomination.
 Randolph W Childs, who manag- od the primary campaign for the vet ticket headed by Francis H Bohle1. for senator. and Thomas W. Philips. J~.. for governor anrounc- d afrer I conference with Robert k. C8zsa+r. chairman ot the Penn svlyania branch Of the Association Against the Prohinltlon Amend manr. that q party name would be prompted for the general election, but that neither Philips nor Boh- len would he q candidate.
 No Enthusiasm In c. O. r.
 Local republican organization leaders. who have not vet conceded the 0or5-ation Of Flnchot and will ror do so until the official count of rha vote O the state, exhibited no outward enthusiasm over sugges- tons O. q coalition in the interests ot q "H6eral' candidate for gov e-ror The organizations record for party regularity was viewed by the leaders as the chief stumbling block IT the way ot a fusion ticket.
 Unofficial figures from all but 2i of the states 870l election districts gave Pjachot a lead Of more than t2.o0o over Francis Shunk Brown. who was supported by the Philadel- rnla organization. Tn the 665o dis t-.gts heard from Pjnchot was cred ste1 wlth s31.o3o votes and Davis f.s-G5 Phillips boiled 2f4 462.
 Davis Increases Lead
 The oEerwhelmrnE plurality Of Secretary Of Labor James J. Davis over Joseph R. Grundy for the sen- a-or,al nomination steadily tncreas- ed as additional figures were tabu- lated. Davis lead, with t95 districts missing. stood 234.51f. His total in
New Britain herald., 1930-05-23
Dawes Given Degree
 By English University

Manchester, Eng, May 23 l49 - Charles c. Dawes, American ambas- Sador, this afternoon in Trade Hall was given the honorary degree of doctor of laws of Manchester uni versity. He was one of several upon whom the honor was conferred.
 The ceremonies were in connec- ton with the jubilee of Manchester university and its S0th Founders day as Owens college.
 General Dawes, accepting the de- gree, said, This community and country we'll may rejoice that it has developed a character which, if this were a convocation of the universi- ties of the world to confer degrees, would entitle it to one of the high est"
 The am ba ssador described the de- grees as degrees in the school of life as well as in the university" He spoke for all of the honorary graduates expressing their appre- citation,
New Britain herald., 1930-05-23
Driver Under Arrest
 After Cars Collide

Follonr-E collision at l--G2 clock today at the intersection Of Monroe and Lincoln streets. N1cAae. Bednartslk. S1. of 121 Wilcox street chauffeur for Attorney ?, F. NcDon- oueh Of t49 Vine street. was arrested on the charge Of reckless driving and will be srraiened n police court to- morrow.
 Badrartsih vas driving Attorney Ncponough s sedan north on Lincoln street and Robert r. Dodge Of 55 Vance street was driving roadster west on Monroe street, the collision occurring as Hodge turned 10 the right and entered Lincoln street 10 avoid beng struck. according 70 the police reports,
 The lei, rear wheel o- Ho5Ee g roadster vas broken and ,hs right rear fender or Attorney NicDonough' s sedan was damaged, 'he body also being damaged and the rear right glass being smashed. Sergeant T. J. Feenev and Officers James Kelly and David Do-v investigated the ac' CIdent.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-23

S406 districts was 720,60S against 4S6,l04 for Grundy. The same num- Der of districts gave Bohlen 23S,549
 The other candidates on the Da- vis- Brown slate, were nominated by substantial pluralities.
 The official count of the vote starts today with both Pinchot and Brown adherents closely watching the proceedings.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-23
Cliff Goes On Trial Today for
 Murder of Wife On Boardwalk

ter, Iris of Brazil, South America, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. A Lienhard of Golf street for an ex- tended stay.
 Harry Hintlian, who has been confined to the New Britain General hospital for the past nine weeks with broken hips as the result of being hit by an automobile. has had the cast removed. It is hoped that he will he able 10 be brought home in about three weeks.
 Miss Leonie Harding, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. l., L. Harding Of Rob- bins avenue will attend the house party Of the Hartford High Dra- matic club 10 be held in Madison, Conn, this week end,
New Britain herald., 1930-05-23
COMMUNIST ARRESTED

Joseph Jackson, 21, of 15o Mans field street, Hartford, who was pros- ecuted in the local police court a few months ago in connection with a communist street corner rally, was arrested yesterday noon while mak- ing an address in front of the Un-
 derwood Typewriter Co. on Capitol avenue, Hartford. He was charged with holding a meeting in violation of a Hartford city ordinance requir- ing permits for such gatherings. and told the Hartford police he was a
New Britain herald., 1930-05-23

Mrs Arrigio DeFaria and dauSA.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-23
Local Men to Attend
 PassiOnist Retreat

A special retreat flor professional men from Hartford and New Brit ain will be held at the Passionist monastery at West Springfield, Mass. over the weekend. A party of nine men from New Britain will attend. They are; Attorney Elias Ringrose,
New Britain herald., 1930-05-23
Maple HW NeUs

Mrs. L. 4. Sprasue. Mrs. E B. Proudman, Miss Marguerite Hubert, Miss Louise Taich, Miss Constance Grant, Miss Carolyn Benson were among those from Maple Hill who attended the National Girl Scout convention held in Boston last Sat urday.
 George Duquette of New York is spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Q. Ferguson of Golf street,
 Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Sloan Of New York were guests of MT. and Mrs. W. L. Ehlers Of Maple Hill ave nue last weekend. Mrs. Sloan be fore her marriage vas Mss Viola Ehlcrs,
 Mss Jean Monfer, daughter of Mir, and Mrs. Theodore Monier of Robbins avenue is spending a f8w weeks with her aunts, Misses Elsie and Maud Muller in Newark, \. J.
 Mrs Aprigio DeFaria and dau-A-
New Britain herald., 1930-05-23
BROADCAST OF SPELLING

New York, May g tP-A broad cast Of the dnal hour Of the national spelling bee sponsored by c4 news papers of the United States, will he made from Washington by the Ma tIonal Broadcasting company next Tuesday afternoon. The pickup is 70 start at 3 o'clock, 2. z. [.
 Twenty-four boys and girls are 10 comnefe in the contest
New Britain herald., 1930-05-23

Attorney John F. Dcwnes, Attorney Cyril F. Gaffney, Attorney Donald Gaffney, Attorney William Hagearty, Joseph Ward, Attorney Thomas F.. McDonough, Attorney Thomas Ca. belus and Attorney John McDer- mott.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-23
CITY AUDITOR DIES

Lawrence, Mass, May 23 (UP) - Richard J. Shea, Lawrence city aud- itor for the past 45 years. died today after a long illness following shock. He was in his 18th year.
The Washington times., 1930-05-24
CLEARING
SHOWS DROP

NEW YORK. May "a. - Bank
clearings in the United States
for the week ending May %, as
reported to Bradstreet's Journal,
ag gregated $10,446, ,2S7 900 as
against $1O,578, ,697 900 last week
and $12,O3S,56O,OOO in this week
last year.
There is here shown a decrease
OF IL per cent from last week
and of 1872 per cent from the like
week of 1929. Canadian clearings
aggregated 1924, ,499 900 against
$303,9 900 last week and $780,.
081 900 in this week last year.
Washington, D. c. cleared $685.
$4,000 this week against $25,924,-
900 last week, but the total showed
a decrease Of 54 per cent from
the corresponding week a year
ago.
Business failures for the week
ending May %, as reported by
BradStreet's Journal, New York,
number $50, which compare with
464 last week, 378 in the like
week of 1929, 387 in 1928, 383
in 1927, and 447 in 1926.
The Washington times., 1930-05-24
RGlU Silk Prices
Set Lou Record

NEW YORK, May "a. Four
new all-time lows were recorded
on the National Raw Silk Ex-
change today in the heaviest days
trading since April 8. Sales today
totaled 1920 bales, with July
closing at 1878, and August,
September and October at SITS,
all being new lows.
Japanese silk statistics were
bearish. Shipments from Japan
for the United States for the
first Is days of the current
month were only 8,065 bales,
against $4,000 bales in the cor,
responding period in 1929 The
into-Sight movement in Japan
May Is showed an increase of
5000 bales over 1929.
The Washington times., 1930-05-24
International Ink
In NeUDOrt Mer0eT

NEW YORK, May 23.-Manage-
ment of the International Print
ing Ink Company has submitted
a plan to stockholders for merg-
ing with the chemical and dye
stuff division of the Newport Com.
pany, to make available to Inter
national Printing Ink the research
and laboratory experience of the
Newport Company, it was an.
nounced today.
The new company, which will
result from the merger, will be
known as the Consolidated Chem
ical Corporation. 1t will hold
stock of three subsidiaries, the
International Printing Ink Cor
poration, the Newport Chemical
Corporation, which will be
formed to acquire the chemical
and dyestuffs division of the New
port Company, and the Ault 6
Wiborg Varnish Works. Inc.
which will be segregated from
the International Printing Ink.
International Printing Ink has
consolidated under one manage
ment business heretofore operated
by its three printing ink subsidi-
aries, the Ault & Wiborg Com
pany, the Queen City Printing
Ink Company and Philip Ruxton,
Inc.
The Washington times., 1930-05-24
Mexican SeabOQrd
Net Gains Sharply

Mexican Seaboard Oil Corp.
and subsidiaries, including the
Cia International de Petroleo y
Oleoductos. S. A., reports a net
profit for the quarter, ended
March 81. of $29l 500, after in
terest. depreciation and reserves
for depletion. drilling expenses
and expenditures on inactive
leases. This is equal to % cents
q share, earned on 1,244,383
no par shares Of stock.
In the first quarter of 1929
the Mexican Seaboard Oil Co.,
international Petroleum Co. and
{ mestic subsidiaries, exclusive
of the Cia International de Pc
troleo. reported a profit of $685.
945, which, however, was before
depletiOn.
The Washington times., 1930-05-24
Foreign Exchange
Rate Drops Slightly

NEW YORK. May 24.-Forelgn
exchange trading was light yester-
day, with most European rates
slightly easier.
Sterling was off a fraction from
yesterdays high. with francs and
lire also slightly easier in tone.
There was an early firm tone in
peSetas, but the promised rise in
consequence was Squashed by the
prompt appearance Of selling
orders from tired longs.
An interesting incident was the
final abandonment of quotations
for Peruvian pounds by local
banks which quote Peruvian re
mittancSs. The new gold sol,
representing one-tenth of the old
Peruvian pound, made It's debut
at prices around 80 cents.
Canadian exchange was firmcr
A fair rally in the Far Eastern
silver currencieS coincided with
an upturn in London silver and
in the local market as well. Yen
were firm, Rupees were virtually
unchanged at their recent low.