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New Britain herald., 1930-11-18
TEN AIR SMUGGLERS
 INDICTED IN DETROIT
Planes Brought Liquor and Aliens Across BOr-
 der for Months

Detroit, Nov. IS LP) - The oper- ations of two aerial smuggling syn dicates whose air fleets brought liquor and aliens from Canada to the United States, were revealed to- day with the indictment of ten men by the federal grand jury.
 According to the information held by the government, the syndcates operated 80 planes for the snug gling of liquor and aliens from Can ada to remote landing fields in the United States
 Although the operations of the syndicates were confined for the most part to the Detroit area, gov ernment investigators said that planes landed contraband in the vi cinity of cities in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois,
 Evidence on which the indict- mcnts were based was obtained by under-cover agents who joined the syndicates and worked with the smugglers for weeks.
 The investigators reported that t.S0O cases of liquor cleared cingle Canadian airport in one month. The planes which were operated by the smugglers were capable of carrying from l5 to 40 cases of liquor on d single trip.
 Among the destinations reported by the planes when they took off from the dominion airports were Saginaw, South Bend Toledo, Mil waukee, Cincinnati and Sandusky.
 The operations of the smuggling syndicates kept up a continual game of hide and seek" with federal of ficers. Landing fields were changed frequently and hidden storage points were maintained at fields where the planes landed.
 The men indicted today included two from Windsor, six from the down river suburb of Ecorse and two who are listed with Detroit ad- dresses They were included among the IS indicted by the grand jury in a big conspiracy case last spring and today's indictments were reaf- firmation of the earlier indictments. Twelve of the plaI-as which the syndicate is alleged to have used were seized by government agents 1, during the past eight months.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-18
Sophie Geneja of 2S Booth Street Relates Weird Story of Cruelty By Two Men-Kolosky Held Under Sl,00o Bond, Claims Alibi.
Child Claims Assailants Trussed Her Up, Turned On Gas and Left When Frightened Away - Re leased Later by Woman NeighbOr.

Detectives are investigating weird tale told by fl year old girl Of being bound and gagged and left to die of asphyxiation at her home yesterday. Thus far they have arrested John Kolosky, 21. of 54 Union street and are holding him under a $1,O0O bond pending an in- yestigation of the girls charges.
 Sophia Geneia of 2S Booth street is the complainant. Her story was brought 10 the attention of the po- lice by her stepfather. Frank kula- Wiecz.
 Questioned by Sergeants McAvay and Kiely last night at the police station the girl told a shocking tale. She said that she was getting ready for school yesterday about 1905 p. m. when a young man whom she later identified as kolosky entered the kitchen by way of a window. Frightened she attempted to run away only to be seized by another man as she was attempting to go out the front door.
 Girl Tied and Gagged
 Securely holding the girl, the men cautioned her not to cry out and then one of the men put his hand over her mouth while the other tied her hands behind her back, she said. After this they or dered her 10 her knees but not be- fore they had succeeded in gagging her with several shirt waists which she alleges were tied across her mouth.
 Needing every order of the two out of sheer fear, she told the po- lice that the men took a piece of clothes fine that was strung in the kitchen and bound her to the leg of a table ill the room. With another rope they further secured her by at taching it 10 her body and tying it to the table,
 After having bound her. they de- manded that she hand over s1O. When she answered that she had no money, one Of the men is alleged in hog story 10 have said, Never mind the money as long as she signs her name"
 Turn on Gas
 Tn the meantime one of her as- sailants went 10 the kitchen and, according 10 the story Of the girl. noted that the home was equipped with Illuminating gas. T see they have gas here" he IS related to have remarked. When asked by the other What the hell are you going to do with gas?" and receiving the an- swer that he was going to turn it on his pal is alleged 10 have said: What do you want to do. get your self somewhere 9"
 Apparently undaunted by the others fears, the first youth is re- ported by the girl to have turned on the gas II was not turned on full force. she told the police.
 At this stage she said, the visi- rors warned her that any word by her of the incident would result in
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Washington, Nov. IS UP)-The diplomatic set was ruttlod today by news that an Italian chef, antl-tas- cist in his synpathies, had bran dished a meat cleaver in chasing from his kitchen Lieut. Col. Marco Pennaroli, military attaches of the Italian embassy and honorary aide de camp to the King Of Italy.
 The incident as reported by the Washington News occurred yester- day during the tea hour at the home of Representative and Mrs. Sol BloonA of New York, Pennaroli had been taken for an inspection of kitchen decorations and the chef Nincenzo, was introduced to him as
New Britain herald., 1930-11-18
CATANzAR0 CHARGED
 WITH NURDERIKG KIN
Man Held Insurance Policy On His Sister-in-Law's
 Life

New York, Nov. JS tP)-John Cmanza-o. 4S. was arrested today and charged with the murder Of his sister-n-laW, Mrs Mary Teruso whose slashed body was found in Brooklyn alley yesterday with the head crushed
 Police said that Catanzaro, who made the identification of the body. had been out of work for a year and needed money badly. Mrs. Ter. uso recently turned over a Sl00t insurance policy to him when sht was unable to maintain the pay. ments. they said. and he had taker out $500 more on her life shortly before her death.
 Catanzaro owned the house in hich his sistor-in-law and his own family lived. He previously told po- lioe that she had gone out with a woman neighbor the night of the murder. but this was disproved. He vas unable 10 furnish an alibi for his own movements.
 Mrs Teruso's husband, Giacomo Teruso. was slain in a similar man. ner about a year ago and she was lvcaring mourning for him when she was killed.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-18
STRONG MEASURES
 HALT SPAIN'S RIOTS
Three Killed Today in Barcelona
 --0rde7 Later Restored
ALICANTE ALSO IN UPROAR
Police Rcut Out Storekeepers, Or der Them to Open Shops-Onc Street Car Line Back In Opera tion-No Newspapers Issued.

Barcelona, Spain, Nov. IS P)- police and strikers this afternoon. one man was killed in clash which the authorities professed to regard as a last desperate attempt to turn this general strike into political upheavaL
 At the same time dispatches from Alicante said two men had been badly wounded in the first clash there since the strike extended 10 the city on the southeast coast.
 Quiet At Other Points
 Other Madrid, Valencia, Granada and Oviedo, in the four corners of the kingdom-the situ- alton appeared to be under contro!.
 Even here, where sporadic clashes continued, the authorities had taken a firm hand and business, which has been practically suspend ed for two days, was turning back toward normal. Many factory work CTS were returning to their jobs, many stores had reopencd under po- lice protection, and the citizens had begun to venture out on the streets.
 The three men killed here today, two in a morning battle at the docks and the other this afternoon brought the number of known dead to five. One policeman was so badly woun l. cd that It was feared he too might die.
 Detachments of the civil guard made the rounds of stores in the bus mess sections, routing out merchants who had fled in panic yesterday and demanding that they reopen their places of business.
 Police guards were assigned to trolley cars and a few of them were put into operation. Passengers at Iir1t feared to ride, as groups of strikers still apepared in the streets, but the loaded rifles Of the police gave them ample protection and by mid-afternoon one line out Of the city's 60 was running on d more or' less regular schedule.
 May Even Use Troops
 The city government has deter mined to break up this strike if it requires the use Of army troops.
 Troops were held in reserve today but as indications increased that the strike Was near an end, it was hoped that it would not be neces- Sary 10 use them in any great num- bcrs.
 The civil governor himself drove about the city in an automobile this morning adding his personal plea to shopkeepers that they resume busi-
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New Britain herald., 1930-11-18
RACKETEER STAGES
 FAREWELL ID PALS
Gives Party Just Before Starting for Atlanta to
 Serve Term

Newark. \ J. Nov. t2 UP1-- Sam Stone. a popular figure in local rackcteerinG circles, has departed to pay visit of indefinite duration to tho warden of Atlanta penitentiarN leaving behind him memories Of on" Of Newark's most elaborate fctes for Fl departing citizen
 Sam. it seems has lost his two- year attempt to convince the fed eral government that it had been grossly unfair in accusing him of conspiracy 10 smuggle 1.Spn cases of liquor into Maryland sam is q good loser however, according 10 his friends. so when a session in pris- on became inevitable. he gathered his comrades for a farewell celcbra- tion--a going in" party as some of the more witty fellows called if,
 The party began last Friday; it ended just before dawn today when sam boarded fast train for the south. Guests came in relays 60 al a time, danced drank 10 the health of Sam and wished him pleasant journey and a swift return. Just be- fore each relay of guests departed. Sam delivered an address and the speech never varied
 No one can say" Sam told them. that I didn't fight this case. I've fought it through every court there is. but the breaks was against me. I've gone the limit now, and I'm go- ing 10 do my bit. (Applause). Ii aiu't going 10 he so tough. l figure m
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New Britain herald., 1930-11-18
Iibcrian Hop Failure
BENGTS0N AND MACIORA
 REPORT ELECTION BILLS
Defeated Republican Candidate foI Representative spent S9t.6f
 and Victorious Democrat S10.

Representative Thure BenStson. republican. who was defeated for reelection on Nov. 1, spent 29l-G4, and Representativo-elect Luclan Maciora. democrat, spent $1o, ac- cording to their statements filed to- day with the city clerk. Representa- tive Bengtson's expenses wer" item ized as follows: New Britain Herald. advertising, S3o; New Britain Rec ord, advertising, $3o; postage, $2164; contribution to republican town committee, $ln.
 Representativc-elect Maclora's eX- penses were listed as general"
New Britain herald., 1930-11-18

I'i- JOllu uIHty, litulCdl 'dlllllltl [,
 who was called after Dr. William F. Flanagan reached the stricken man and found him beyond human assis- tance.
 City Officials Shocked Mayor Quigley, City Engineer P. A. Merriam and numerous other city officials with whom Mr. Hills was
 in daily contact, were stunned by the sudden death. The mayor was among the first 10 call at Mr. Hills home and offer condolence to Mrs. Hills and her sons, George and Don ald Hills, who survive.
 Mir. Hills was born in Rochester, ! N Y. and had lived in New Britain for more than 45 years. He was en- ployed in the shipping department of the Corbin Cabinet Lock factory for several years before entering l the employ of the Traut &, Hine ! Mfg. Co. in similar capacity. 1 When the North X Judd Mfg. Co.,. 1 took over Traut X Hinc several years ago. Mr. Hills went with that concern. resigning about two years ago to become. assistant manager of 1 the Paragon Inn, and last spring he
 was placed in charge of the munich 1 pal employment bureau at the liar yard street yard of the public works department.
 Saw Panorama of Grief Daily His duties required him to listen to pitiful stories of need practically l all d3y, and co-workers and close 1 friends had often heard him express
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New Britain herald., 1930-11-18
NEGRO FLYER BACK,
 DENIES TIFF STORY
"BIack Eagle" Says AbySSilia
 King Still His Best Friend
CLAIMS FOOD POISONED
Col. Julian Scon- at TaIc That Ruler Stripped Film of NcdGlS Wien He Crashed in Kingdoms Only Air plano.

New York Nov. IS (UP) - Col. Hubert Julian, only licensed negro fiicr in the United States returned from Abyssinia today, denying he had quarreled with the Emperor Halle Selassie and expressing an eagerness to keep on flying till T die with my boots on.'
 Splendid in black morning coat, striped trousers, winged collar and waving a malacca, stick, the Black Eagle" as he is known. lounEed against the rail Of the He De France and assured an interested audience that the emperor and I are pals
 He had come back to the United States. he said, to dissolve rumors that he had Quarreled with the en- peror at the recent coronation in Addis Ababa. On that gaudy occa- sion the Black Eagle. commander and sole member Of the Abyssinian air force, went aloft in the only plane in Addis Ababa and crashed 10 earth ingloriously. Reports said Emperor Haule Selassie was infuri- atcd at Col. Julian and had stripped six medals from his breast and eXiled him in disgrace.
 Today the Black Eagle called that story q canard, a distortion Of facts and an attempt to impair his roputa- ton as a gentleman and q flier,
 The emperor did not have 10 give me permission to fly." he said for 1t must be remembered that was commander Of the Abyssiniar air force In fact, his majesty was extremely solicitous about my health after the plane fell We are friends and some day l am going 10 fly from New York to Abyssinia-non- stop"
 Libcrian Hop Failure
 That statement recalled recent aeronautical venture ef the Black Eagle, a projected nonstop flight from New York to Liberia. His plane rose in a poetic arc and he
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New Britain herald., 1930-11-18
ANDERSON BETTER;
 SUSPECT CONFESSES
Lone Wolf Gains Strength Melville Believed
 "Hi-Jacker"

Bridgeport, Nov. IS LP-Sergeant Amos Anderson, known as the lone
 wolf' of the Boston post road be- cause of his sharp patrollng Of that highway and encounters with rum runners, was making d strong fight
 for life today in Stamford hospital where he lies with four bullet wounds
 The surgeons bulletin was that Anderson was holding his own and had gained some strength. He still has two bullets in the groin and thigh. of four which hit him. The gun was held by a man who stepped out of a car Anderson pursued and stopped Monday morning.
 Jerome Melville of New York city, held on a charge Of assault with in Itent to kill has told States Attorney William H Comloy he shot Ander- son. The latter identified Melville as the gunman when this man, with others. were grouped around Ander- sons bedside yesterday
 Melville was brought here late yesterday for questioning and later it was stated from the states attor- ncy's office that he had admitted the shooting.
 Today he was again befor MT. Comley for further examination. He vas questnoned particularly as to
 his presence in Darlen on Sunday night Melville had previously said he was in Norwalk last week. lnfor- nation obtained by police is that Melville. who claims 10 have a bat torv business in New York has been engaged in "hijacking' and the questioning of Melville today was directed toward finding out if pos sible, if he and two others in the car were in "hijackiug' eXpedi- ton in Southwestern Connecticut. Melville has said to his interview CTS that there was q gun in the car,
New Britain herald., 1930-11-18
Italian Chef Glasses Diplomat
 With Meat CIeaver In New York

an Italian whose cooking had earn ed many tributes,
 Nincenzo began trade against ,de Italian military
 "I resent that" cried Pennaroh, vhereupon the chef seized the cleaver and ordered the colonel 10 depart. The military attache. un- armed. left precipitously and was pursued to the room where Mrs. Bloom was entertaining.
 The hostess calmed the assembly and ordered Nincenzo back 10 his kitchen.
 Bloom and his family have been frequently received by Premier Mus sollni in Rome.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-18
Dentist Will Give His Services Free
 For Poor Patients

Dr. Clifford w, Vivian has ad- dressed q letter 10 Mayor Quig- ley offering to give up the time between S and 10 o'clock on Sat urday forenoons to extracting teeth for patients who are unable to pay, provided the public wei fare department or tho mayor provides the necessary authori2- a'ion.
 Dr. Vivian wrote that he was in "hearty accord" with the mayors unemployment relief ef- forts and wished 10 cooperate with the dental clinic in the man. uar stated, as his contribution to tho relief program.
 Mayor Quigley willingly accept. od the offer.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-18
CITY LABOR BUREAU DIRECTOR STRICKEN
Isaac I. Hills Expires While
 Using Telephone at Home
SPANISH WAR VETERAN
Tales of Grief and Poverty Filling His Ears Daily Believed to Have Affected His HcaItll-Rcsident 45 Years.

Stricken with heart failure while answering a telephone call at his home, 4S Wilson street, early last evening, Isaac T. Hills. 5, died be- fore medical assistance could be summoned. He was about his duties as city employment manager dur ing the day, although he felt ill. and shortly after reaching home he re- ceived telephone call from Mrs. A. C. Sundberg, investigator of appli- cations for city employment. Mrs
 Sundberg asked him if he felt bet ter than when he left for home and before he could complete his reply he fell to the floor. Death was praC- tically instantaneous, according to
New Britain herald., 1930-11-18
B. P.O.E. LEADER
 CALLED BY DEATH
Louis ". FOdt, Exalted Ruler Of / Lodge, Dies at Hospital
PROMINENT IN EAGLES
Former President of New Britain Aeric and Past State President of F. o. E.-i'uneral to be Held Wednesday Afternoon.

Louis W. Fodt aged A. Of 9o Monroe street, exalted Ruler of New Britain lodge Of B. ?. o. E., and one of the most widely known mem bcrs of the state organization of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, died last night at New Britain General hos pital after an illness of more than month. Death was unexpected and shortly before the end his condition appeared to be improved.
 Beginning his activities with the Elks and New Britain Aerie, No. 722, F. o. E.. by being elected to minor offices, Mir. Fodt had the dis tinction of serving at least a term
New Britain herald., 1930-11-18

in all the posts of both the organiza- tions with the exception of being q trustee of the Eagles.
 He became a member of the Eagles more than 15 years ago, keeping closely in contact with its activities, His ability together with his personality in winning trends, gained him many supporters.
 After his term as president of tho local aerie expired. his friends urg- ed him to seek the office of state president Of tho Eagles, 10 which he was elected ar a state convention held in Norwich, June 2f. 1924.
 He also held many important Of fees Of the New Britain lodge of Elks. being elected exalted ruler March $, 19&U
 Mr. rodt was the first exalted ruler of the New Britain Elks 10 die while iii office,
 Ho was also a member Of the
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California Gains g Seats, Michi- gan 4, Texas 3, Connecticut
 1-37 Changed in All
MASSACHUSETTS TO LOSE
 ONE MEMBER OF HOUSE
Report to Be Transmitted to Con- gress At Short Session Starting in December - Missouri Loses g., Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky and Pennsylvania Two Each-Others Sacrifice One Representative.

Washington, Nov, IS P)-The long awaited conclusions of the census bureau on how representa- ton in the house should be reap portioned among the states, an- nounced today by President Hoover showed gains of nine seats for Cali fornia, four for Michigan and three for Texas.
 The report will be transmitted to congress in the imminent short ses- sion. It was based on a total popu- lation or 122,o93,455. The total house membership of 435 will not be changed.
 Several States Lose
 Missouri stands to lose three seats. and Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky and Pennsylvania each two.
 New Jersey, New York and Ohio each gain two; while Connecticut, Florida, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Washington add one representa- tive apiece.
 The following states lose one seat each: Alabama, Indiana, Kansas, Maine. Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Da- kota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota. Tennessee, Vermont. Virginia and Wisconsin.
 27 Affected in All
 A total of 27 seats is affected by the changes.
 The census bureau in determining whether a state would gain. lose or keep its present membership in the house used two methods of statisti- C1l determination. The result was the same in each case.
 The total population used for the figures excluded the counts made last April in the District of Colum- bia, Alaska, Hawaii. Guam. Samoa Panama Canal Zone. Porto Rico and the Virgin Islands, and also excluded Indians not taxed.
 The census bureau statement, made public at the White House. vas comprised almost entirely of statistics giving each states popu- lation basis of apportionment and the total house representation to which 1t is sntitled, as follows:
New Britain herald., 1930-11-18

l.. G. AUCKLAND New York. New Haven and Hartford Railroad Co; C. J. Brister, vice pres ident of the New York Central rail- road. and Hon. Clifford r. Beattie, vice president and general counsel
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New Britain herald., 1930-11-18
CITY WATER DEPT.
 OFFICIAL $ DEAD
James Towers Vas Superintel-
 dent for Past 26 Years
PRAISED BY SUPERIORS
Mayor Quislcy and Chairman Wat sOn ETIoetzc Authority on City system, Who Was Known for His TirclcsS Energy.

Complications following an oDer- ation for rernia last week resulted in the death last night Of James H. Towers at New Britain General hos pijal Born in Havcrs,raw, \. Y. Mir. Towers came to New Britain moro than fl years ago and enter cd the employ of the Towers Brick Co.,, Of which his cousin. the late Joseph Towers. was president and l&ar he entered the employ of the F G- r. COrbin co. as q steainfittrr, rosiEning 10 become superintendent. Of the city water department on July 1. t9O4. He succeeded the late Richard Harris as superintendent.
 Mr. Towers was injured while handling water pipe short time ago and although suffering greatly, h. insisted on remaining at work Unti} his condition became such that an operation was urgent. Being G9 years Of age his system failed 10 withstand the shock and his condi- tion became serious on Saturday, but hope was held out for his recov- cry until last evening when he be- gan 10 sink.
 TiroIcsS Worker
 H. was devoted to his work and never cared whether his days ac- tiyitics required him to be on duty eight hours or A H. knew the water supply system Of the city thoroughly and although his super iors wanted him 10 confne himself 10 supervision, he was not satisfied unless he had q hand in the actual construction and ropai" work Of every job in his charge. Tn his 9G years service hc directed the install lation Of many miles of water mains and it was often said Of him that ho carried the entire layout in his mind. knowing where every connec- ton was located and having q com rlcte knowledge Of every other de- tail Of the system.
 For q number Of years Mr Tow
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Three distinguished railroad exc cutives will speak at the seventh annual banquet Of the New Britain the Burritt hotel on December 4. They will be F.. G. Buckland, chair man Of the board of directors Of tbl
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THE WEATHER

New Britain and vicinity; Generally fair tonight and Wednesday; little change in temperature.
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pr. John Purney, medical eaminer, who was called after Dr. William F.. Flanagan reached the stricken man and found him beyond human assis-
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