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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1930-11-18
NEEDLE BOSSES
TAX WORKERS
Employers Raise Fund
to Fight Strike

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cloakmakers for his vicious attacks
upon their already miserable condi-
lions. openly states that in his opin-
ion "the situation which now pre-
walls emphasizes the justice Of the
councils appeals for uniform stand
ards throughout the industry if
the council members are given rea-
sonable degree Of equality in labor
costs with other sources will operate
more successfully" In other words,
his sacrifice at the unemployment
luncheon was to declare that wage
cuts are necessary to equalize the la
Dor costs.
The Needle Trades Workers IN
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1930-11-18
1900 Textile Workers Start
General Strike at Reading
Rank and File Forces Declaration; National
Textile Workers Union Warns Mill
Hands to Organize for Control
BULLETIN.

READING Pa Nov. 17Due to the deliberate mismanagement
strike arrangements by the u T. W.
ands published
paper notice OF meeting the ball
demoazed by the u. tactics u
ganz picket line at the Berkshire
did ntmda
ers Union who distributed circular the betrayal
pckeing. rank and file strike
cent increase speed
is calling a meeting
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1930-11-18

to work on the chain gangs. Only
the larger towns would be asked to
pick up the workers and send them
to the chain gang. The smaller town
sheriffs are supposed to send the un-
employed on to the larger towns so
they could be put into chain gangs.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1930-11-18

READING, Pa, Nov. 1.-THE in
sistent demand of the 10000 textile
workers in Berks County has finally
overborne the delay tactics of the
officials of the Full Fashioned Hosiery
Workers Union, a subsidiary of the
United Textile Workers, and the
strike was voted yesterday to start
today at 10 a. m. The workers at
the meeting at the Orpheum yester-
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1930-11-18

day demanded revocation of all wage
cuts since January 1, 1880 This
means they demand practically twice
the wages they have been getting
since the last cut was ordered at the
Berkshire and other mills
The mass meeting was addressed
by Callaghan, Phillips and Ritchie of
the U.T.W. Their policy has been
to call on the workers to organize
to prevent strike, they have invited
in the U. S. Cancellation Bureau"
and have aligned themselves with the
R e ding socialist administration
which has already promised plenty
of police protection to the bosses.
The workers themselves showed
intense enthusiasm for the strike,
and there we're only four votes
against it.
All now depends on the ability Of
the workers to seize control of the
strike itself and lead it to success
full conclusion. The National Textile
Workers Union has issued leaflets
urging the formation of rank and
file shop and strike committees. to
see that the U.T.W. does not betray
them again as it did the Marion
strike and the Elizabethton strike.
Mass picketing, and real rank and
file control and leadership will win,
but the U.T.W. cannot be relied upon
for either
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1930-11-18
10000 SPANISH MINERS GO ON
STRIKE.

OVIEDO, Spain.-Striking against
the conditions they are forced to
work under, and against the fascist
dictatorship, more than 10000 miners
in the coal fields here walk out
few days ago. Their ranks are solid.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1930-11-18

Changes in Daily Worker circula-
ton in every district in the Party
show in tables published each We'd
nesday.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1930-11-18
NINA ROSA

New Musical Romance, with
GUY ROBERTSON, ETHELIND TERRY
ARMIDA. LEONARD CEELEY, Others
Majestic THEA. 44th, W. Of Broadway
Evs. $40. Mats. wed.&sat. 1:so. Chi 2soo
New Britain herald., 1930-02-26
SI,300 JUDGMENT
 IS GIVEN BROKER
Eddy Bros. Win Suit to Collect
 on Stock Deal

verdict of S1,300 was rendered in favor of E. Welles Eddy of this city against Otto Schiebcl of New Haven by a jury before Judge Ed win C. Dickinson in superior court late yesterday afternoon. The ac- tion was the result Of a refusal of Schicbcl to accept stock ordered by him from the brokerage firm of Eddy Brothers of this city.
 According 10 the testimony offered in court, Schicbcl on October 4 of last year, purchased through Eddy Brothers, 20 shares of Electric Bond & Share which were not delivered 10 him until late in the month.
 When the market began 10 drop and while the stock was still undc- livcrod, SChlchcl cancelled his order and the check he had sent in pay mcnt with the result that the hrok- CTS sold the stock at loss. Ship man & Goodwin represented the Eddy Brothers,
New Britain herald., 1930-02-26
BOY,ll,RUNS AWAY;
 DEFIES COURT RULE
Refuses to Remain With Mother as Judge EIlS Ordered

Determined to leave his mother in favor of his father, the II year old son of Mrs. Sophie IedOroWlCZ of PcqudbuCk, whom Judge Arthur F. Ells in superior court at Litchdcld last Friday ordered given back to his mothers care, ran away from school yesterday and walked to New Britain, turning up at his lathcr'o home at 1l0 Broad street.
 Last evening his mother called his father and Sergeant r. A, Me Away did so. He found the boy en- toying himself with toys, while his father, Alex PruChnicki, looked on. The latter offered no objection to his former Wifc's demand that the boy be given over to her, and in short order the runaway was on the way to Pcquabuck.
 On February II the boy ran away from his mothers home and was located with his father. Action was brought to determine the custody question and Judge Els favored the mother, who re-marricd some time after being divorced from pruch- nicki.
 The boys teacher in school told Sergeant McAvay that he told her he lost his pencil and wanted to replace it, so she allowed him to leave the building soon after the opening Of yesterday mornings ses- sion. When he did not return with in a reasonable time she realized that he had run away.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-26
NORRIS ATTACKS
 POWER MONOPOLY
Claims Utilities Are MuICting
 Public With Rates

Washington. Feb. 26 P}-Nalua- tion methods of public utilities were attacked in the senate today by Sen ator Norris, republican, Nebraska, who said that "monopolies and mcr- gers everywhere in the United States were building up valuations out of water and mulcting tho public in power and light charges"
 The Nebraska senator, long an op- poncnt of private power, in thls cas" lead into the record q newspaper article reviewing the testimony be- fore the federal trade commission touching on financing methods Of the American Gas X Electric Company in which it was said that S1 per cent of the stock had been issued as stocH dividends.
 "All of this is watcr' Norris said, yet they arc charging rates and mulcting the public so the water will be turned to gold"
New Britain herald., 1930-02-26
Reform School Brutality Charges
 Will Be Filed In Writing Today

Hartford, Feb, 26 P'-The charges oi unWholcSomc conditions at the Connecticut School for Bows in Meriden, collected by the board Of public welfare. and brought to the attention of the trustees of the insti tution at an informal conference last Friday, is 10 be delivered in written form to the secretary of the trusted s today.
 A decision on inc method of it's Investigation is expected at the meet Ing Of the trustees, to be held at the school tomorrow morning at II 0 clock, when the charges uncarthcd by the welfare board como up for consideration.
 Tho formal report of the welfare board, 1t is believed. contains charges Of brutality to the boys at the school on tho part of attendants at the school and of general incompetcncy. which is reported to have come to light through complaints made 10 -thc welfare board by James s. Peck, farm superintendent of the school. These, it is understood were sub s'anOated in score Of instances, through questioning former inmates.
 "1mmcdiatr and earnest attontion'' was promised by the trustees follow- ing their Friday meeting. when ,hc situation was first brought to their attention.
 Governor Trumbull has stated that he has received report Of this meeting from tho trustees, and will leave the investigation in thci- hands.
 Rudolph Brown 16, son of Mir. and Mrs. Anton Brown of Bca con street, this city, died at Meriden General hospital as the result of rounds caused when another inmate Of the school for boys stabbed him with d garden fork. The case brought to public attention an in Nestigation of conditions at the school by tho state welfare board.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-26
PLACES FRANKLIN
 ABOVE ALL OTHERS
Speaker at KiWaniS Club Terms Him "Ihe Greatest American"

Benjamin Franklin was the great est American, according to Brad { Stephens, editor of "Direct Advertise ing speaking to the kiwanis club today.
 The address was filled with inter- esting anecdotes concerning Frank lin and stories told by Franklin.
 Franklin, according to the Boston editor, was the father Of all civic clubs, since he founded "Thc Jungle in Philadelphia, the first civic club. He said Franklin was 200 or 300 years ahead of his time in his re- ligious views. He was several hun drcd years ahead of most persons today,' he added. Franklin, accord ing to the speaker did not believe in theology or creed and had no re- ligious prCjudiccs, yet he was char acterizcd as the greatest Christian of the l7th century.
 He rccountcd numerous Of Frank lln's achievements to prove his con- tention that the latter was the greatest American, even moro so than Washington and Lincoln. Listing a few Of Franklin s achievements, the speaker said he discovered that lightning was cleo tricity. he invented the first wood burning stove, the first smoke con- suming stove, delivered mankind from the nuisance of smoky chim- ncys, gave the city of Philadelphia it's first paved streets, first street light, first police department, first fire department. first hospital, first circulating li- brary in the country, dis daylight saving. and was the only man in the world who could have gotten the American loan from France. He also said Franklin's plan for uniting the American colonies would have avertcd the Revolution ary war.
 Franklin's religion was Help your tclloWmen," the speaker said.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-26
HOUSE TO BE MOVED

X two story house will change To- cations shortly when it is moved from 202 Mill street to 4C5 Glen street, through about 100 feet Of highway in that part of the city, ac- cording to permits granted by the building commissioner and the board of public works last night As there was no opposition the moving of the house will be started immediately. x. $. Dean has been authorized by the estate of Charles Demcrs to which the house belongs, to move the building. According to Dean it will take four days, but he has guaranteed that it will not take longer than 10. During this time traffic will be one way on the sec ton of Mill street affected.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-26
TARD|EU AGREES
 ID FORM CABINET
POinCare Refuses Plea and Former Premier Gives in

Paris Feb. 26 Pl-Former Pre- mier Andre Tardieu this afternoon definitely accepted the task of form. nE a new cabinet to succeed the Chautcmps ministry which was thrown out by the chamber of deputies last night.
 M. Tardieu told President Dou- mergue that he would report his progress at Il o'clock tomorrow morning.
 President Rencws Request
 His call at the Elysce palace this afternoon was to enable the prcsi- dent to renew formally his request 10 Tardicu this morning to form d Cabinet. At that time Tardieu re- fused and suggested that former Premier Poincarc be summoned.
 Poincarc also refused but was en- trusted with tho message that the president still considered Tardicu as charged with the mandate to form a new ministry
 Later Poincare announced on leaving the Elysec palace that Tar dlcu had been charged with the mission of forming a new cabinet and that he would begin consulta- lions at the Poincarc residence this afternoon regarding the member ship of the new ministry.
 Poncare said he had promised President Doumergue he would help Tardieu form a. wide union cabinet. Such union cabinet ap- pears to offer the only possible so- luton of the present deadlock, in- asmuch as the chamber of deputies now has defeated in turn a govern mcnt with right leanings and one with left leanings.
 1ardiCu Obvious Choice
 After last nights overthrow of the Chautemps cabinet by lJ votes on it's first appearance in the chamber, Tardicu was marked by President Doumerguc as the obvious choice. The president went through the customary formality of consulting President Doumcr of the senate and President Bouisson of the chamber Of deputies and then summoned Tardicu,
New Britain herald., 1930-02-26
City Items

The Polish Professional Business Mems association of New England will hold their first annual banquet and reunion tonight at s o'clock at the Hotel Kimhall, Springfield. A number of Polish professional men of this city will be among those present.
 The personal tax (s@.00) was due Feb. l, 1880. Pay it now as the penalty will increase it 10 $500 after 90 days,-advt
 Michael Nczdropa. former su- pernumerary policeman, has been appointed foreman of the shears and scissors department at Landcrs, trary tl Clark, succeeding George F. Schmalz of G9 Armisticc street. who is awaiting trial in superior court on the charge of murdcring Mary Nclicka.
 X transfer of Mcridcn property of William Guzauskas for Oak street property of Sophie Waluk was made today. The deal was negotiated through the real estate office or Grccnbcrg & Sargis.
 Miss EstclIe Johnson Of 7S7 Arch street was hostess 10 several fricnd:, at bridge party at her home last night. Miss Ida Ravizza won tha first prize and Norine Fracchia the second prize.
 The Fundamcntalist Association will hold it's monthly meeting at Elm manuel Gospel church, Franklin Square, Thursday, February 27. Con- ference and prayer will be held in the afternoon at 3 o'clock and the evening service will begin at 7:3O o'clock. Rev. Mr. Wright will be the speaker at tho evening service.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-26
Bridge Party Is Given
 For Scout Camp Benefit

There was play at about 40 tables yesterday afternoon at the Boy Scout bridge given in Elks' hall for the benefit of an infirmary which will keemosahbee, the local councils camp on Crystal pond, Woodstock. The committee in charge consisted of Mrs. Fred H. Andrews, chairman; Mrs. William F. Baker, Mrs. o. A. Erickson, Mrs r. E. Gilpatric, Mrs. J. A. Hubc, Mrs. o. l.. Lord, Mrs. l.. M. Depot, Mrs. w. H. Crowcll, Mrs. l.. F. Dary of Maple Hill, Mrs. F. o. Shjerden of Berlin, and Mrs. A. w. Thomasen and Mrs. Keeling of Plainville. Prizes were awarded and refreshments served.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-26
Forming New Chapter
 Of Disabled Veterans

Ealph W. TulNor Of Merldcn, as sistant chief of staff of the depart mcnt of Connecticut, Disabled AmcI- ican Veterans of the World War, is planning to organize 8 new chapter of the organization in this city. A meeting for this purpose of all those interested will be held at the state armory on Arch street Thursday evening. at s o'clock.
 All who wish 10 become charter members must be on hand to sign the application for the charter which will he forwarded to national head quarters in Cincinnati, O., after the meeting. Charter members will not have to pay any initiation fec.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-26
S217 IN S1J0O SUIT

Announcement was made today Of the settlement of the action brought by Betty Van Dyke of Hartford, by her mother, Mrs. Ruth Van Dyke, against William r. Rodman and Joseph Peters of New Britain. for S2l7.5O. The action was for S7500 and the settlement was for actual medical expenses incurred by the plaintiff because of injuries sustain cd in an automobile accident in West Hartford on Dec. IS, 1929.
 Attorney David B. Hecney Of Hartford represented the plaintiff and Attorney Thomas J. Cabelus represented the defendant.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-26
Bandit Slashes Squealer's Throat
 In Midst of Buffalo Court Trial

Buffalo, Feb. 2G CUPD-A court room was thrown into an uproar to- day when Peter DombkicWicz, who had pleaded guilty 10 complicity in the $20.000 holdup of q jewolry store, slashed the throat of David l.. Glickstcin. victim Of the holdup.
 The knife inflicted a siN-inch cut, but the wound was not believed to be fatal.
 Tho stabbin@ occurred in supreme court during the trial of Sally Joyce Richards, blonde bobbcd hair girl credited with engineering the rob- bcry of the store.
 The weapon nscd in slashing CHickstcin was found on the floor Of
New Britain herald., 1930-02-26
MAY DiSApPOINT HUNDREDS

Although 450 is the absolute max imum number of reservations which can be handled by the Y. M. C. A. industrial council at the dinner to hc given at the Masonic Temple, March |, requests already have becn received for 577. while additional requests arc being received Continu- Cusly.
 According to Bryce l.. Long, in dustrial secretary. more than 200 will be disappointed.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-26

the courtroom. IL was the blade point of pcnknif", attached by tape to the handle of d toothbrush.
 An investigation by Justice link ley and deputies guarding the court room showed that Bombkicwi had concealed the weapon up his sleeve.
 AS q girl witness stepped down from the witness stand. after telling the jury she was afraid to squcal because Pctic had threatened" her, DombNcWicz pulled the weapon.
 'Uorc's what do to sQucalcrs," he shouted. making q lunge at the jowclor, who was passing in front Of the prisoners box.
 Glickstein, with blood streaming
New Britain herald., 1930-02-26
Planes Continue Hunt
 For Missing AyiatOrs

Los Angeles, Feb. @G Rt-The rugged reaches of northwestern Ari- zona and southeastern California to- day concealed the fate of Western Air Express Transport plane and its crew of three which disappeared sunday after taking off from King man. Ariz., for the Alhambra, Cal. terminal.
 Twelve army planes from March field, California, and as many Vest crn Air Express and privately owned planes from Alhambra and King man, prepared to take the air in q renewed effort to find trace Of the lnlSSlnE tilcrs. Pilot James A. Dolcs. co-pilot, 4. ". Bicbcr, and Steward John W. Slaton.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-26
NEGRESS TO WED WHITE

Hartford, Feb. 26 lPJ = Isabella Myers, 22, of 21 Kennedy street, negress, called this morning at the office of the local bureau of vital statistics and secured her license 10 marry Mickey r. Scirica, 22, truck driver. of 160 Lawrence street.
 Sci-ica is white, and when he ap- piled for license to marry the girl fire days ago his parents expressed strong opposition to the marriage.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-26
RUBBISH FIRE BAN

Because of the receipt of numer- ous complaints about rubbish fires men going on duty at o'clock this afternoon received an order to en- force the ordinance which prohibits such fires except between the hours of a. III. and D. m. Rubbish must be burned in approved recep- tacles, according to tho ordinance.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-26
Senate Considers Plan
 To Close Wheat Market

Washington, Feb. 26 IPIThe sen- ate adopted resolution today call ing upon Secretary Hyde of the agri- culture department to make such recommendation as he secs fit' to the senate relative to the price of cotton and wheat, "cven to the ex- tent of temporarily closing said eX- changes"
 Offered by Senator Hefin demo- crat, Alabama, the resolution was adopted after round of discussion of the causes of the collapse of prices on the exchanges of cotton and wheat.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-26
Meriden Court Jails
 Woman Drunken Driver

Meriden. Feb. 26 Pl-Mrs. Cora NcOrmond Filler, 45, of Third ave- nue, Laurel Beach. was fined $50 and costs and sentenced to jail for five days when arraigncd i'll police court today as drunken automo- bile driver.
 She was arrested on the night of February IA. when her car ran into a bank on Hubbard park hill. Ed ward Hoffman of Wallingford, a passenger in tho woman's car, was injured in the accident.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-26
EXCHANGITES WANT NOVELTY

Attempting 10 break up the mo notony of regular meetings and regular speakers, the Exchange club, at it's meeting last night, sanctioned the committee on meet inGs to find something different" Beginning next week, when the club will meet at the home of one of it's members for dinner and cards, this 'somcthing new" will be tried. This innovation is heartily looked forward to by most of the members of the club, who have in the past, heard many speakers, and have ad- mittcd "gctting tired of formal meetings in the Burrltt hotel every Tuesday evening. The speakers will not be cut out entirely but the schedule of meetings includes get o-Gethcrs at the homes of mem- bers, meetings with different Ex- change clubs throughout the state, card parties and, later in the year, athletic contests, Speakers will be heard occasionally but not with the same frequency as in the past, ac- cording to Philip Pellctier, sccrc- tary of the club.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-26
GASOLINE PRICE CUT
Reduction of Ono Cent a Gallon Fol. lows Drop of Two Gents Made on February i.

Tho Gulf Refining Co. and the Standard Oil Co. today made a. other reduction in the price of ga so- line. The cut was one cent q gal len. bringing the price at stations to i71a cents. The price was dropped two cents gallon on February 4.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-26

from his throat grappled with DombllieWicz and the two exchanged punches for nearly minute before tho deputies could lead the wounded man away and subdue the confessed bandit
New Britain herald., 1930-02-26
ALTO STRIKES LITTLE BOY

Mrs. Nora porili of 13O South Main street was driving south on South Main street yesterday and as she was about 10 turn into q drive- way near the high school, John Alderuccio, 6, Of J3 Cherry street; ran from the sidewalk where he was playing with other boys. and was struck by the automobile. The boys right leg was bruised and Mrs. Porili drove him to his home, Officer John NJ, Lieblcr reported.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-26

GIasgo" Is the richest city in Great Britain.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-26

 The Chicago river. for the first time in several years, was frozen over this winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-18

candles, which formed q setting for
the Wedding party. Before the cere-
nony, Mr.. Floyd Haines sang AT Dawn
ing" and Because" The organ accom-
paniments were played by Miss LouveIla
Anderson, who also played the wedding
march from Wagner as the bridal party
entered. She played the wedding march
of MendelsSohn as occasional.
The bride was escorted by her brother,
Mr. Frederick Recher of Philadelphia,
who gave her in marriage. She wore
imported white organdy with hat and
accessories to match and carried
shower bouquet of brides roses and
lilies of the valley. Her sister, Miss
Marie Recher of Philadelphia, her only
attendant, wore French blue oTgandy
with accessories to match, and carried
q loose bouquet of pink roses and blue
delphinium. Mr.. Edward Stevens, 1r.,
Of Washington, D. c., acted as best
man. The ushers were Mr.. Unison
Rooms and Mr.. William Sterling Sencill,
also Of Washington. The Rev. DR.. 8. L.
Flickinger. pastor of the church, per-
formed the ceremony, the full ritualistic
ring service being very impressively
conducted by the clergyman.
Immediately following the ceremony
an elegantly appointed wedding break
fast was served at the George Washing
ton Hotel for the families and men,
bers of the wedding party. After the
breakfast the bride and bridegroom left
On trip through the Northern States.
+ Oue-of-town guests attending the