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New Britain herald., 1930-01-24
COMPLAINS 0F PAIN,
 INN CUSTOMER DIES
Thomas J. Flood Expires at "Slyer Slipper" Pennington
SICK ONLY SHORT TIME
New Britain Man Had Stopped at Hostelry for Lunch After Attend ing Auto Show in Hartford With Fellow EmpIoyc.

While seated in chair at the silver Slipper inn, Pennington, Thomas J. Flood, aged about 50, of l5 Pearl street, died early this morning after complaining of pains in his stomach.
 With Thomas J. Maslery of 49 Bingham street. ForestVille. en- ployed, like Flood, as a baker by the Parker Buckley Baking Co.,. he attended the automobile show in Hartford last night. On their way home they decided to stop at the inn for a lunch.
 shortly after they had entered the inn, Mir. Flood said that he felt sick and decided to take a nap while the meal was being prepared. At 2:30 when efforts were made to arouse him he was found in a serious con- dition.
 Dr. George F. Cook of Plainvilc was summoned but found that the man had died a few minutes before he arrived and all medical aid was | in vain.
 Dr. l.. P. Dunne of Cnionville medical cNamrcr, ordered the re- mains removed to Hale's funeral parlors in Unionville, where an autopsy was to be performed today It is believed that death was due to acute indigestion. Born in New Britain, the son Of Mrs. Mary Prior Flood and the late John Flood, he attended St. Mary'S school, He was a member of St Joseph's church for more than ]: years and was also affiliated witt
 Daly Council, Knights of Columbus 1 Besides his mother. he is survived i by his wife, Mrs. Josephine Dwyel Flood: d son. John Flood. aged 12 a daughter, Rose .iary Flood. ageC 1 10; four sisters, Miss Catherine
 Flood, Mrs. John Price, Miss Mary and Anna Flood. all of this city, ant a brother. James Flood, also of thi: city.
 Funeral arrangements. in charc' of Joseph A. Ealfey, are incom. 1 plete.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-24
Author of "Bawdy Bos- ton," Article Says He is Ready to Expose Whole "Rotten Ring'' and Shock Whole Na- ton By Facts.
Scents Powerful Political Pressure if U. $. Attor- ney Accepts Challenge Not Interested in Just Catching Few Small Fry.'

Boston Jan. fl (UP)-Walter W. Liegctt, author of the magazine aI ucle "Bawdy Boston," which pictuv- cd this city as q seat of vice and crime. appeared before a federal grand jury here today in connection with his allegations.
 Before entering the grand juiy room, he issued a long statement ir which he declared that opposition % any investigation worthy Of the name" confirmed his charges that there was "a close working alliance between the state house crowd ani the Boston gang"
 At the same time, Robert J. A. { len. deposed Washington policeman 1 who also was scheduled to appear before the grand jury today. made 1 public a list Of the names of men 1 he would ask to have summoned n 1 connection with his testimony.
 Many Notablcs on List
 The list included former Cover nors Alvan T. Fuller, and Channils II. Cox; Paul J. Norton. secretary . to the commissioner of public safety: Herman A. Macdonald os the department of public work,; Major General Alfred r. Footc; Fritz Beaupre. brother of Captain Charles Beaupre of the state police; Charles II. 1nnes. prominent Boston political figure; Dan Carroll. manager Of boxers; and Michael Mickey the Wise Guy" Rocco and John ; Red" ODonnell of Boston.
 In his statement 10 the press, Liz get said:
 In my article, 'Bawdy Boston I sated that after 10 years of prohibit ton the people ot Boston found their government in the grip of a grating gang Of politicians, while a rapacio $ gang of police, dope peddlers, gang men and members of miscellaneous rackets have put every form of vice on a paying basis.
 'l now repeat those charges anI lf Mir. Tarr United States attorney, IS now willing to make a real inves- uSation-one that will follow every Vice trail 10 the very end witho-, r fear or favor-the conditions reveal ed will not only rock Boston but VII also shock the entire nation. T wish to warn Mir. Tarr. how ever. that in undertaking any susl investigation he will be called upon 10 combat an enormous political pressure from those in high govern mental positions and he will also encounter strong opposition from commercializeI interests more inter- estcd in boosting Boston than in helping to clean out civic corrup- } ton.
 Tn my article I flatly declare /, EoNcrnor Allen was justly blameabfe Ii hootleggcrs and white slavers are plying their trades in Boston. The whole force Of the Alien ad- mlnlstration has rallied to defeat measures introduced by Senators
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New Britain herald., 1930-01-24
Reporter Who Flew Over Flooded
 Area of Arkansas Sees Suffering

Persons appeared at windows and doors and we dived low in front of them. Down went the first note which read: If you need food wave something white. If you need fuel wave something dark" Before we had time to circle they were waving both white and dark cloths.
 The last of the flour supply was dropped at cabin that seemed to be housing at least a dozen persons. some of them children. In a small area that we were able to cover closely in the next few minutes we counted houses that showed signs of life.
 Other Cabins Nearby
 Far 10 the north and south we could see scores of other cabins, all of them cut off from the outside by ice and water and some of them | half submerged.
 At Rcd Cross headquarters in the Big Lake zone reports Of illness
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New Britain herald., 1930-01-24
Will Award Contract for Addi- ton to Benjamin Franklin
 School Today
3 NEW BRITAIN FIRMS
 WILL GET OTHER WORK
Erickson X Johnson, C. J. LcrOuN and Billings Electric Co. Proposals 10 Be Accepted at Special Meet ing TOday-Financc Board and Common Council Must Approve Appropriations for Job.

Appropriations for Job.
 Although the general contract for the construction of the addition to the Benjamin Franklin school will be awarded by the school board to the NJ. A. Connor Co. of Hartford. three New Britain companies will be given the other contracts. Eric son X Johnson will be reuommend- ed as heating and yentilating con tractor, Claude J. LerouX for plumb- ing and the Billings Electric Co. for the electrical work at a special school board meeting this afternoon.
 School Supt. Stanley II. Holmes predicted that the addition would cost approximately S70.000. The successful bids are as follows: NJ. A. Connor, general contract, S4S,- 9o9; Ericson & Johnson. heating and ventilating, s7,o63; Claude J, Leroux. plumbing, s1,91S: Billings Electric Co.,, electrical work, $l, 971.50.
 On the general contract the Hayes Construction Co. of this city bid s50.90O; Carlson & Torell. $51.- 125: Harry Battistoni, S52.102; II. Wales Lines O.. $54,237. The cleo trical bids were: Billings Electric Co.,. s1971.50; Miller Electric Co.,, s2.O35; J. J. Murphy & Son, $2,%6S. ! n; 1,ootiDr il1t n and plumbing combined were: Ericson & Johnson, S9,094; A. A, Mills, sS,125; Libby & Blinn. $l0,- | 900; Fred J. Raff Co.,, SlO.2I [, Prices on the heating and Nentilat- ing only were: Ericson X Johnson S7.063: A. A. Mills, sI,2SS; Libby X Blinn. $7.440; Edward A. Patnod s7,745: Fred J. Haif Co.,, $1,S97 Bids on plumbing only were as fol lows: C. J. LerouX, Sl,919: A. A Mills. s2,139 Ericson & Johnson s2,1O3; Fierberg, s1.975; F. J. Raf Co.,, $2,432: Libby & Blinn. S2,720 Supt. Holmes estimates that tn expenditure for the four contrar' will total between $69,000 and $70. GOO and the furniture and equip ment, extras and other incidental: will bring the price to approximate ! ly $T0,0O0.
 The bids were received more thar one week ago and have been undei study of Building Supervisor Joh! E. Downes since that time.
 Before the bids are finally award ed it will be necessary for the boarC of finance and taxation to vote the necessary appropriation and for tho
New Britain herald., 1930-01-24
L|GGETT THREATENS VAST BOSTON RUM DISCLOSURES
 F LIQUOR QUIZ CONTINUES
HATRY SENTENCED IN LONDON FRAUD
CbieI Figure in Financial Co.,
 lapse Severely Reprimanded
THREE OTHERS JAILED


 pals suddenly Change Pleas to
 GuiIty-,lud2c Says Case Reveals
 Appalling" situation.
 London. Jan. 24 70, - Clarence Hatry, chief figure in the mauipu- lating of a chain Of financial enter prises controlling millions of pounds sterling, will have to serve a term of II years penal svrvitude for en- gazing in a series of what the court today called "appalling frauds" by which investors lost about rSo0,00Q (about $4.000.00OD
 The collapse of the Hatry enter prises threw London's financial sys- tenn into state of disorder from which it is still suffering.
 All Plead Guilty
 The eutence was imposed or Hatry in Old Bailey court this afternoon after Hatry and three CO., defendants had pleaded guilty to charges of crimes committed in the process of their financial manipu- latons.
 Edmund Daniels was sentenced to seven years penal Scryitudc, John Graham Dixon to five years. and Albert F.. Tabor, to three years, Each defendant also received sen tcnCes of varying, terms of imprison- ment on subsidiary counts in the in- dictments against them. but as al, run conCurrently the terms men, toned are the maximum each vii. be compelled to serve.
 Justice Avery, presiding. was un. sparing in his condemnation of tho four 1nanCiers.
 You stand convicted of the mos appalling frauds that have ever dis figured the commercial reputation of this country" he declared. "Thes frauds are far more serious thal any Of the great ilauds upon tn within the last 90 years - fraud which were carried out by means 0 wholesale forgery.
 "On those forgeries. which neithe bankers nor brokers nor members o the public would ever dream of sus pecting 10 be otherwise than gen Uine, you raised no less q sum thai { I795.o0o sterling,
 Cannot Imagine Worse Case
 'The statute under which vol were indicted has provided maxi mum punishment. l am unable l. under the statute, and therefore,
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New Britain herald., 1930-01-24
LOBBYIST ATTACKS
 SENATE METHODS
FaubeI Says Members Should Be
 Subordinate to House CALLS HEARINGS USELESS

American Tarifr League Official
 Clashes Sharply with Caraway-
 Believes with Grundy That "BacI>-
 Wart!' states Arc Too Powerful.
 Washington. Jan. 2t t4, - After asserting that the actions of the senate lobby committee seemed so useless a proceedings" Arthur L, Faubcl. secretary of the American Tariff league. surprised the commit tee today with the assertion that the senate should take subordinate position to the house of represent utives as in the English system Of government
 Aroused on Lobby statement
 Faubcis criticism of the commit tee and his views on government grew out Of q question by a com mittec member whether the league was a lobby organization. l Replying that it was matter 0 1 indifference Ito us whether we ar l known as a lobbying organization or not" l'aubel said the attitude 0 ] the country's newspapers had dis approved the actions Of the coin mt;ee.
 This whole to-do and discus sjon," he said, didn't seem to m, to make very much difference"
 "A rose is rose by any other name" he added.
 "l,s. you and Arnold smell jus inc same" Chairman CaraWay o the committee rctortcd He was re. 1 fcrring to J. A. Arnold, manager o the Southern Tariff association whose activities were scathingl! criticized in q committee report, That's your statement" Faube replied.
 Approves Grundy Plan Continuing. the league secretary said he approved the statement O Joseph R Grundy. now senator iron 1 PcnnsylVania. before the committee that "bacliward" states should tall alarmed smalr' in tariff matters Grundy. at that time a vice presi dent of the tariff league, included several southern states and wostcrl states in his "baCkWard' list.
 Faubcl also declared that he ap . proved the statement made b, . Grundy that the framcrs of th' Constitution made mistake in Siv ing alt states equal representation in the senate.
 ''Tho English system of govern mont seems 10 me to be better b. cause the upper house has q yer dccjdcdly secondary place. Faubc said
 "Why not abolish the scna. thn2" CaraWay asked
 "WrIl, why not" |aubol replied.
 I'm asking you" Caraway r. tortcd.
 "WcI you might give it anotha status,' Faubcl replied,
 Senator Blaine, republican, Wis
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New Britain herald., 1930-01-24
Michael McMahon Res- cued Colors Now at State Capitol in Hart ford From Confeder- ates During Battle of Antietam.
Answered Lincoln's Call in April, 1861, When Only 17 Years Old and Fought for Union-Spent 10 Months in AndersonvilIe Prison.

The Union soldier who saved the flag of the 14th Connecticut regi- ment from capture by the Contcd- crates at the battle of Antotam died in this city today.
 He was Michael McMahon, aged S6, of S2 Vine street. The flag is now among the momentos of the Civil war cnshrincd at the state capi- tol in Hartford.
 Mir. McMahon, who was senior Vice commander of Stanley post, Grand Army of the Republic. served in two Connecticut regiments. He was only F years of age when President Lincoln called for voiun- tecrs 10 preserve the union but in spite of his youth he responded to the appeal and enlisted in April, 1861, in Company G, First Connecti- cut regiment. At the expiration of his term of enlistment. he joined the coors of Company F, 14th ConneCti- cut regiment, and served until Cap- turcd and incarccraled in Anderson vile prison, where he was detained for 10 months.
 Cited For Bravery
 Mr. McMahon's valor in prevent ing the capture of the now historic hauicnag at the battle of Antietam did not go unnoticcd and he was cited for bravery.
 Concerning his rescue Of the 14th regiment flag, veterans said that he plunged into the Confederate ranks at the risk of his life and returned with the flag in his possession. Men who took part in the war never hesitated to say that the flag would not be in the state capitol at this day if it had not been for his bravery.
 Fought in Many Battles
 Friends of Mr. McMahon report that he was modest about his eN- pericnces while serving with the Union forces. He had q fund of in formation concerning the war from which to draw having been in the battles of Antiotam. Fredericksburg Chanccllorville. Gettysburg. the Wilderness, Spottsylvania and Pc terSnurg.
 A native of County Clare, Ireland, NTr. McMahon came 10 this city in 1S4q with his parents when q Child, Inspired by the traditions of the young western republic, he did not hesitate when President Lincoln is sued his appeal for men to uphold the nations flag. During the next few years he gave his young man. hood to the protection of his adopt ed country.
 Former R. X F.. Employe
 After the war Mir. McMahon re- turned 10 this city and entered the employ of Russell & Erwin, retiring about 20 years ago.
 Mr. McMahon is survived by his wife Mrs. Joanna White McMahon and g daughter. Miss Margaret r. McMahon. q state Normal school training teacher.
 Funeral services will be held Mon- day morning at St. Mary's church where he Worshipped for many years. Members of Stanley Post, c
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New Britain herald., 1930-01-24
NAVAL DELEGATES VIRTUALLY DECIDE
 TO ADMIT PRESS
First Weeks Session Ends To- day With Move to Allow Re-
 porters to Attend Meetings
CONFERENCES RESUMED TO OUTLINE DIFFERENCES

Italy Insists She Is Willing to Re
 ducc Navy to Any Point Other
 Powers Agree on Provided She
 Has Equal Strength With Them
 stimson Moves to Take up
 Troublesome Cruiser Issue First.
 London, Jan. @i.-tP-Delcgatcs 10 the tiVc-poWor naval conference virtually wound up their first weeks work today with whirl of activity. bringing Anglo-Amcrican parity sharply to the fore for the first timo and pointing to publicity for all fu- 1ure full meetings of the conference.
 At the suggestion of Henry l.. Stimson. American secretary Of state, the troublesome cruiser prob lem which wrecked the Geneva con. ference secf1Is certain 10 be the first taken Up in arranging details 0, parity of the British and American navics.
 Urges Presence of Reporters
 The move for the admission ot correspondents at future confcrcnc, meetings such as that of ycsterdal at St. James palace also originated in the American delegation. Senator Robinson strongly urged such q stcI and Senator Reed supported him.
 The days round of conference. also kept tho Italian demand fol rarity with the French and Anglo French diSagrecmcnts over tn. scope oi the conference constant i iy under the microscope.
 The French went 10 10 Downin, street this morning where. with tn, l British delegates. they examined a length a monforIudum prepared b, Rene Massigli Of the French doIcgu ton. and Robert Leslie Craigie o l the British foreign office. dcalini l with points of difference.
 l Dino Grandi, Italian foreign min lster also saw Mir. Macdonald an ] then hurried away for an appoint mcnt with Secretary Stimson. Tn quick succession of conferences kv1 the general picture of the negotia tlons changing rapidly.
 The American delegates. moetin in their conference room five storl, above Pi2Cadilly in the Ritz th Afternoon, engaged in genera weekend roundup Of a half doZc important subjects in which th ! Americans were interested. Tn meeting was held without the pres encc Of naval experts. however Secretary Stimson keeping the prin | cipal decisions in the hands of tn | delegates.
 Italy Willing to Reduce
 In conferences today. notah1 among which was that with Premie Macdonald. Foreign Mnistc Grandi insisted that Italy was will ing to reduce as low as any on else. bat on condition that she coul build equal to any other continent; power, He declared that this pro Niso was not directed at Franc, pointing out that Russia is huildin q new fleet and that Germany als has done wonders with the 10000 ton ship allowed her under tn 1 Treaty of Versailles.
 The Franco British report consil cred at todays meeting between th British and French concerned q DO, slble compromise system of mcasul ing navics which would satist French demands as set forth in m celebrated December memorandum It was said in French sources after ward that some slight progress Ina been made and the two experts asl cd to submit an additional report {
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New Britain herald., 1930-01-24
BYRD EXPEDITION
 NOT IN DANCER
New York Representative Denies
 Wild Reports Of Emergency
PLENTY OF FOOD LEFT
Even Another Year In Antarctic Will Be Possible for Company Without Extreme Hard>hip-AnNious to Leave in Month.

Oslo Norway. Jan. .! tP--Reply- ing to B request through the United States minister for Norwegian whalers to assist the Byrd cxpedi- ton in the Antarctic, the Norwegian government today informed the American government it would do it's best.
 The Norwegian reply said tle government had approached the Whalers' association, which had cX- pressed the opinion that the ice bar rier cutting off Byrd's camp from open water and his supply ship will break up as it has done in previous years.
 The association, however stated that if Rear Admiral Byrd were short of provisions q whaling fac tory ship will be sent in an effort to give assistance.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-24

New York. Jan. 3t (PJ-Captan II. H. Railcy. personal representa- tive of Admiral Richard r.. Byrd. n q statement published today said that although an ice pack barred ships Of the expedition from reach ing the base on the Antarctic ice barrier Admiral Byrd and his men faced no immediate food shortage.
 The statement, published in the New York Times. which is sponsor ing the expedition with associated newspapers, said;
 While it is true that the cXpc-
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New Britain herald., 1930-01-24
THE WEATHER

New Britain and vicinity: Fair and warmer tonight; saturday mostly cloudy and warmer.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-24

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New Britain herald., 1930-01-24
Former R. S r.. Employe

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New Britain herald., 1930-10-07
CITY GARAGE HEATER TO COST CITY $l,6O0
Mayor Quigley Approves Expense Suggested by
 Commission Head

Dissatisfied with the heating sys- tenn at the municipal garage on Commercial street, the garage con- mission voted last night to request the common council to grant per- mission for the erection of a brick building near the garage and the installation in it of an oil burner, the estimated cost of the work to be not more than $1,600.
 Since it's erection, the garage building has been heated by boiler in the central fire station and be- tween 40 and 50 tons of coal have been used annually, the pipes run ming under ground, The system has proved unsatisfactory. it being impossible to get up steam in the morning on account of the length of the pipe line and also because the line is laid at only short depth under the surface of the ground, ac- cording to the garage commissioners.
 Chairman M. H. Horwitz of the commission conferred with Mayor Quigley today and the latter approv- ed the recommendation. Council members with whom the chairman
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New Britain herald., 1930-10-07
LIGHTS BETRAY MEN
 IN HIT AND RUN CASE
Gessert and Campbell Fi- nally Admit Striking
 Woman

Waterbury, Oct. Rt-Because the lighting system at a Waterbury medicine show failed for IS minutes Saturday night, Bert H. Gessert, 20, today was being held under $10,000 bonds as the hit-run driver who fla tally injured Miss Anna Kenny, 60, and sped away. Kenneth Campbell, IS, Desserts companion, was arrest ed as material witness, but was released without bond
 The youths, questioned Sunday and Monday in connection with the accident, had given what seemed to be complete accounts of their ac- tivities Saturday night .Gessert had reported his automobile, identified by witnesses as the one which struck the elderly woman, was stolen while he and his companion attended the medicine show. The car later was found abandoned in Milldale. The men reported they had parked the machine shortly before p. m. Saturday and had spent the Continued on Page Two)
New Britain herald., 1930-10-07
Stamford Negress Loses
 $2,000 in Slick Game

Stamfor Oct. Pl-Miss Nettie Hart, Negro, of g Dryden street, Stamford, is out s2,O00 today be- cause of her trust in two smooth working young men of her own race, who made her the victim in the old pocketbook game. She saw one pick up an apparently well filled pocket book and was joined by the second. They demanded a, share of the pocketbook and it was agreed to leave the wallet and its contents with her, on the chance the owner might be discovered. To prove her reliability, she agreed to put some of her own money in the wallet. She drew s2,000 from local bank and gave it to one of the pair. She was given the apparently we'll filled wal let and took it home. Opening it sev- eral hours later, she found it filled with newspaper clippings.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-07
HARDING MEMORIAL
 DEDICATION DROPPED
"Grudging" Honor Worse Than None, Daugherty
 Tells Group

Marion, O., Oct. (UP)-Efforts to arrange dedication program for the sS0O,oO0 memorial erected two years ago in commemoration of former President and Mrs. Warren G. Harding, have been suspended.
 Two reasons for the Harding Me morial association's latest action were given. The first was that the republican state central committee, in recently naming a committee to participate in the dedication, brought the memorial within the scope of politics.
 The second was advanced in mo- tion made by Harry M. Daugherty, former attorney general in President Harding's cabinet, who is member of the association.
 "A belated dedication" he said, "is not necessarily a reflection upon the dead but dedication grudgingly extended is a compliment neither to the dead nor those who participate in the ceremonies.
 But the monument stands there and will stand there these many
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