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New Britain herald., 1930-12-09
MOTHER KILLS SON
 IN SUDDEN IMPULSE
Medusa Woman Points Gun at Lad, Shoots in
 Anger

Albany, \. Y. Dec. . tPe-Tcar- fully admitting she killed her l5 year old son, Thomas, at their home in Medusa today, Mrs, Will liam Donohue, 34, told county Of flcers she did it "bocause he tan talized me"
 State troopers took the mother from the little country settlement "5 miles southwest of here 10 the Albany county jail.
 "I only did 1t 10 scare him" the mother told the officers, summoned by neighbors, Then she related how the boy had refused to do house. hold chorc this morning, finally running out of the house.
 She said she seized d ,23 calbre rifle at hand, pointed it at hlm as he ran across d lot beside tho Dono- hue home, and shouted:
 Tommy, come here this minute or I'll use this"
 Go ahead, l dare you to-" the boy answered, according to the mothers story.
 The mother then raised inc rifle 10 her shoulder and fired. Tom my fell.
 A few minutes later neighbors who had heard the shot found
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New Britain herald., 1930-12-09
ANT|.C|GARETTE
 WORK ORGANIZED
League to Ban Smoking Among
 Women Outlines Plans
NEW ENGLAND TERRITORY
Group to Point Out Fragrant Viola tions of Law in Sale of Flags" to Minors and Seek Bar on Use Of Them in Movies.

Boston, Dec. (UP)-The crusade against cigarette smoking by won- cn, launched locally yesterday, soon will be extended to nearly half the states Of the union, according to the newly organized Anti Smoking for Women.
 While concentrating on Massa- chusetts, where Go.oo0 pieces Of lit orature and @0D,0Oo automobile stickers will be distributed, the league plans to extend its drive i'm modiately to the other five New Eng land states.
 Other States on List
 Still other states named by inc league as potential battlegrounds are New York. New Jersey, Mary land, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Nir- glnia, West Virginia. North Caro- lima, south Carolina, Georgia, Flor ida, Ohio, Michigan and Illinois.
 The symbol of the campaign viii be q picture or a little girl cap toned: "A flower 10 grow and blos- som fair" and the leagues slogan will be: Don't imitate-be fem lnIno."
 A prospectus Of the leagues cam paisn contained the following major activities;
 1-To call the attention Of the proper public authorities to fragrant violations Of the cigarette laws in the selling and giving of cigarettes to minors.
 Plans "1outh Campaign
 TO launch an anti-clgarettc educational campaign among the youth of the land enlistng the cooperation of schools and other educational leaders in cities and towns Of the states in devlsing practical and effective methods of instructing boys and girls of school age as to the injurious and demoral- izing effects Of cigarette smoking upon their bodies, minds and char acters.
 3-To give serious consideration to the widely prevalent practice ot
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New Britain herald., 1930-12-09
Cress to Share Money
 Left by E. A, Slattery

Grand Rapids, Mich, Dec. 2 FI- Oscar C. Cress. formerly Oscar .. Slattery, director of the Grand Ra- pids Conservatory of Music, today vas granted the right by the cir cult court to share in the S400.oO1 estate of his father, the late Edward A. Slattery. of West Hartford, Conn.
 The court ruled that the adoption of Cress by George Cress, second husband of the plaintiffs mother. was not binding since neither Oscar C. Cress nor his father had any voice in the adoption. The court held that the plaintiff was still tn" legal son of Slattery and as such was entitled to share in the latter's estate.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-09
BOSCO RECOMMENDED
 FOR REAPPO|NTMENT
New Britain Master Bar. bers Endorse Member
 of State Board

Endorsement of Frank Bosco of this city for reappointment as member of the state board of bar hers' examiners was voted last night at a meeting of the New Britain Master Barbers' association. The vote was reported 10 have been The association also en- dorsed' Joseph Arena of Hartford for reappointmeut. Their terms ex- pire next July. by which time Bosco will have completed his first term of two years. The endorsements will be presented to elect Cross. after he is inaugurated.
 Officers of the association explain ed today that their action was prompted by the interest shown in their duties by Bosco and Arena. They have administered their offices efficiently and have made many in the state system. the association officers said. All bar Der shops in the state are rated on d point system, said to have been Inaugurated by Bosco and Arena, credits being given for sanitary ar and hyg1enic facilities. All apprentices are registered on card system and none is permitted 10 take the examination for journey man harber's license until after he completes three years of apprentice ship.
 Al a recent meeting of the state master harLvrs and Journeyman bar hcrs, a bill was drafted requiring the issuance Of a permit to any person proposing to open barbershop. Among the requirements would be passing physical examination. Un- der present conditions, any person may conduct a barbershop without the approval Of the state. The bill will be sent 10 the legislature.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-09
CHICAGO FURNITURE QUARTERS BOMBED
Mart, One Of Worlds Largest Office Buildings, Damaged
NO REASON IS ASSIGNED
Sl5,000 Damage Results From Blast Part of Masonry and Floor Torn Away-Sccond Explosion Also un- der Investigation.

Chicago. Dec. 9 (PJ-One of the worlds largest office buildings the American Furniture Mart-situ- ated on Lake Shore drive on the near north side, was bombed last night. 4 hole was torn in the first floor, masonry on the Huron street side was ripped away and windows throughout the north and northeast parts of the buildings were shatter- cd. Estimates of the damage ranged from s5,O00 to $15,U00.
 Mystery Surrounds Blast
 Mystery surrounded the explosion which was on the first floor and of such force that it knocked Frank Majewicz, night custodian. off his feet, shattered all office equipment within radius of 70 feet and set off the sprinkler system. No one saw the bombers or the explosive which police believed was attached to q time fuse. Neither could anyone sup ply motive.
 Y. l.. Award, president Of the Furniture Mart corporation, said he could think of no reason for the bombing. He was asleep in his room on the 18th floor of the Lake Shore Athletic club. three blocks distant, but was awakened by the detOna- tion. A fire depa rtment insurance patrol was called to shut off the sprinkler system. Windows in nearby buildings were broken, and the switchboard operator in a nearby building was hurled from his chair.
 The bombing was the first or two occurring within a few hours. The second was at a three-story brick building used as a grocery and meat market in West Harrison street A black powder bomb threw two families from their beds and caused property damage estimated at s1,00O Andrew Trotti blamed competitors
 Fatal Bombing Probed
 The police meanwhile had fatal bombing under investigation, that of
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vaged three roast chickens from the icehoX, opened three kegs and re tired to the cellar. They locked in and cooled off at length.
 More than that, when the final ly emerged their pockets were bulg- ing with what were identified as a radio set. silverware and sundry ar ticles that make a roadhouse seem like home. When the police remon- strated they were met with sallles of laughter and Well-directed streams of water,
 But the police may laugh last. be cause they threaten 10 prefer charges of grand larceny and as sault with the district attorney.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-09
.N'QUADE RESIGNS
 UNDER FIRE TODAY
New York Magistrate Quits Be-
 lore Called to Testify
NO PROSECUTION PROBABLE
Referee seabury Displays Letter From Mayor Walker Telling of Judges ACtion-policeman QuILzed Again.

New York, Dec. 2 P'-Magistrate Francis \. McQuadc today resigned his office shortly before he Was scheduled to appear before the Ap- pellate division Of the supreme courts inquiry into the city judiciary.
 First Witness Called
 MCQuade was to have been the first witness before Referce.-SalHus us.l Seabury in the reopening of public hearings at an Appellate court in quiry into New York magistrates courts,
 As the hearing opened Referee Scabury announced receipt Of a. let ter from the office of Mayor James J. Walker informing Rim of Me Quado's resignation. Also enclosed was a letter of resignation which merely stated "pIcase accept my res ignation effective today"
 Isidor kresel. special prosecutor, told the referee that McQuadc and several witnesses were present but that he saw no need 10 continue with that phase Of his investigation which concerned the resigned jurist.
 Mir. SeabUry agreed, and said. the evidence against Magistrate MCQuade does not show corruption, but it does show, because of his other actiyi- ties, unhtness for office. The only purpose the evidence could now serve would be to furnish the Appel late division of the supreme court grounds to try Magistrate McQuade and l am sure that court would re-
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New Britain herald., 1930-12-09
Stores Open Until 9
 Beginning on Dec. 19

Announcement was made today that merchants affiliated with the Chamber of Commerce will adopt holiday hours for their stores be- ginning Friday, December 19 and continuing to December @3, in elusive, when stores will be open evenings until 9 o'clock. On Christmas eve, December A. stores will close at o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-09
Broad Increase In Freight Rates Affecting New England Factories
 To Become Operative Next April
Carriers Notify Interstate Commerce Commission of Readjustment Upward On Long Hauls-Situa- ton Said to Be Boon to Motor Truckers
 Greatest Jump Since 1920.

X wholesale increase in freight rates which will materially effect New Britain and all other New Eng land industries will go into effect next April, according to a notice which is said to have been made by railroads to the interstate com- merce commission. The rates ap- ply on all classes Of freight and eff feet practically every New England commodity.
 This is said 10 be the most gen. eral sweeping increase in freight rates since the 40 per cent increase Of August 26, 1920. It increases both eastbound and Westbound
New Britain herald., 1930-12-09

Hcrmoslllo, Sonora. Mex. Dec. UPD-A tiny engine toled through d vast desert valley in southern Sonora today, carrying q. band of American scientists on an expedition seeking the evidence of q race Of prehistoric giants
 The expedition. led by Dean Byron II. Cummings of the University Of Arizona's archaeology staff, was due late today in the little settlement of Tonichi. last railway point on the journey.
 The party left Hormosillo, capital Of the Mexican state, after d con
New Britain herald., 1930-12-09
REJECT ALL BIDS FOR GARBAGE JOB
Health Board Throws Out Bids
 On Mayors Suggestion
TERMS TO BE STRICTER
Prospective Contractors Must Ac- company Estimates With Bid Bond of 10 Per Cent and Give As surance Of Their reliability.

On recommendation Of Mayor Quigley, the board of health voted today to reject all bids on the garbage collection contract and ad- yertise for new proposals to be in the hands of the board not later than January ,, 1931, The require ments will be much more stringent than they have been, in that bid dcrs will be required 10 accompany their figures with bid bond for 1 0 per cent of the amount of the bid, furnished by q surety company do- ing business in Connecticut which must also give assurance that in the event of the contract being awarded at the figure stated, the company would bond the successful bidder n the amount of 5O per cent of the contract price.
 The choice lay between the pres ent collector Louis schmidt of Cor bin avenue. and Bronislaw Jaronko, proprietor of store on Smith street. Schmidt's bid was $29,00O for one year or $S9,400 for three years, and Jaronko's figure was $24,50J per year for three years. Schmidt sent in a bid bond while Jaronko offered real estate as security. The figures of other bidders were high
New Britain herald., 1930-12-09
Scientists Near Mexican Area Where
 Evidence of Race of Giants Exists

ference with Governor Francisco Elias, The importance Of the eX- petition was outlined 10 Francisco Eras by Dr. Cummings. Three yight-foot skeletons already have been discovered in wild section Of Sonora. south of Soyopa, the gov ernor was told.
 J, L. Coker, Sonora mining man, guide Of the expedition. found the skeletons loo miles south of Toni chi. The village Of Soyopa is th" only scmhlance Of civilization inter yeniug. The expedition will travel from Tonichi by automobile and Uurro train.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-09

rates, particularly in fourth class commodities.
 The increase is expected to have d general tendency toward localiz- ing traffic, whereby more purcha3- ing of raw materials will be done nearcd home, and curtaillng long distance shipping, one local traffic manager said today. It also is ex- pected to prove a business stimulant to the rapidly growing motor truck industry.
 This is just what motor truck men have been waiting for, it is
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New Britain herald., 1930-12-09

Sa00 for attorneys services and ex- penses, he had $3.000 left.
 He says that MT. Casale took all of his money, to avoid any chance Of attachment. That was on Febru- ary r. and up 10 the present time Biaforte has been unable 10 recover any Of his money. MT, Acorn said there seems 10 be nothing to do ex- cept 10 present Casale to court on charge of embezzlement.
 After Judge Brown ordered the
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New Britain herald., 1930-12-09
Questions Jaronko's Ability

Mayor Quigler said the oppor- tunity to save S5.00U a year by awarding the contract to Jarouko impressed hin. but there was a question Of the bidders ability to fulfill the terms of the contract in asmuch as he has had no eNper- fence in the work and no equipment with which to do it. The New Am sterdam Casualty Co. stands ready 10 go on his bond, it was disclosed in a letter from the cOmpsny's agent but, the mayor pointed out. the city might be in the position of having the garbage uncollectCd for several weeks or longer in the event Of litigation arising from the pos sible inability Of Jaronko to carry on the work. "T don't care a rap who gets this contract" he assured the board, but l am concerned about the citys interests and I know the members of this board feel the same way"
 It was agreed that the form of proposal on which tho bids have been obtained for several years was in need of changes because the con- dtion of the real estate market makes it impossible 10 determine aC- curately the financial worth Of prop nrty holders. There was a discus sion of limiting the security offered by bidders to a surety bond and a certified check and it was decided that the bid bond and assurance that q contract bond would be provided in the event of the award of the contract would give the city better protection than anything else, be cause the bonding company would investigate the financial status of the bidders more thoroughly than the city could do.
 Suggest New Bids
 The board received a CommunIca- tion from John A. Swanson, Albin O. Swanson and Carl A. Nelson of Osgood avenue, and Fred Freschner and Emil Yung Of Slater road re- auesting that new bids be asked as they would purchase six new trucks and agree to make q more satlsfac- tory disposition of the garbage than
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New Britain herald., 1930-12-09
Debate Over Responsibility for Conflict Causes Furry in
 Senate Chamber Today
ANSWERS REED REMARK
 ON GERMAN OBLIGATIONS
Idaho Leader Asserts European Na- tions Engaged in Military System Which Existed from Moroccan Affair Down to 1914 Meant Equal Fault-War Debt Question Leads to General Debate.

Washington, Dec. 9 UP)-De- on the world war in which Chair man Borah of the senate foreign relations committee, said France and Great Britain must share blame for the conflict, caused d furry of excitement in the senate today in the midst of discussion of drought relief measures.
 Borah made his statement reply ing to Senator Reed. republican, Pennsylvania. who had expressed himself as having little sympathy for pleas of German poverty when debate sweryed from relief to war debts.
 Says Nations Share Blame
 France and Great Britain and all the other European countries which were engaged in that military system which has existed there from the Moroccan affair down to 1914 must share responsibility for the war" Borah said in answer to
 
 brought her troubles upon herself.
 Senator Copeland democrat, New York, preciptated the discussion by offering for the record a magazine discussion of war debt referring to newspaper agitation for cancella- ton Of American claims against Germany.
 Senator Dill, democrat, Washing ton, agreed with Borah and Reed that neither American claims against Germany nor the allied powers should be cancelled.
 q want to say" Dill said. that I agree with what has been said against canCelling the debts. But wonder what would be the position Of the United States if we entered the world court and these, debts or separations come into the court for consideration without our having power to stop them. That is d mat ter of worthy consideration when the world court comes Up."
 War Debt Cancellation
 Reed said any reduction in Ger manys reparations would be fol- lowed immediately by allied pres sure for cancellation or further re- auction Of their war debts to this country.
 Copeland's reference to the pov- erty of Germany today aroused Reed
 Germany diyested herself Of all interest in her war dcbts,' Reed said, "by permitting the collapse of her money system. Germany has no interest charges to bear although other countries who maintained their financial structures after the war must bear them"
 The senator said the United States Was paying $500. GOO. GOO annually in interest charges on war debts. while Germany paid but S4S0,ooo, ,00O for reparations. He said Great Britain was paying S2,O00,00O in interest each year.
 Figures Are Important
 These figures should be borne in mind" Reed continued. While Germany complains over repara- tions amounting 10 s4S0,000, 900 an- nually her victorious adversary, Great Britain bears the staggering
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New Britain herald., 1930-12-09
Citizen Bank & Trust Co., Or dered Not to Conduct Further
 Business by Shippee
STEADY STREAM OF PEOPLE
 REFUSED THEIR DEPOSITS
Two investigations During Five Weeks Result in Decision to Take ment of Receiyership to Be Iade Thursday-Other Institutions in Elm City to Help Back Concern.

Elm City to Help Back Concern.
 New Haven, Dec. UP)-The Citizens Bank (; Trust company was closed today or an order of suspen- sion by State Banking Commissioner Lester E. Shippec.
 The bank was forbidden to make payments or accept deposits.
 Today's suspension was the second in the state in nine days, the Gen. ;ral Fairfield Trust company of Nor walk having been closed December 1 because of frozen" assets, Such action had not been taken previous ly in Connecticut in 10 years.
 Two Probes Made
 State Bank Examined Richard Rapport of Hartford said state banking officials made thorough investigation Of the bank about two months ago and a second about five weeks ago after Jonathan \. Rowe, director Of the bank and former city
 
 Commissioner Shippee, who came here from Hartford. posted an of ficial notice of the suspension on the door of the bank before opening ume today. The doors were closed but unlocked and a steady stream of depositors filed in and out of the bank. All were informed that de- posits could not be accepted nor payments made.
 A state bank examiner was in charge.
 The bank was founded on state charter in 1921. Officers were listed as follows: President, C. B. Damn: vice president. Albert Matthewson; secretary treasurer, George F.. Tes- ter: assistant treasurer, W. Herbert Frost; assistant secretary. Bessie C.. Foster.
 At Work on Books ay.shlpnsa,.. ,said state bank aut'lori- ties had Ben watching the situation for five weeks and that examiners had been scrutinizing the books since Saturday.
 During the last five weeks, the banking commissioner said. there has been q A per cent decrease in deposits, probably due to business depression, and the bank had been forced to draw on it's reserve.
 Suspension was ordered, he eH- m n dcpositors.
 Efforts were being made to ob tain capital from other New Haven banks. Officials Of other city banks, it was reported. met this morning and agreed to furnish backing after it was certain that there would be TO run on other institutions when word of the Citizens Bank closing became known.
 To Decide on Receiver
 Shippee said decision as 10 whether a receiver would he ap- pointed would be made by Thurs day,
 The last bank statement, giving the condition of the Citizens Bank and Trust as Of September 24 and published October 1, listed total assets Of s1,543,6@9.-S and total of exactly the same amount.
 The statement listed among lla- bilities, $l4O,00O in capital stock, $599.1S7.12 in savings deposits and $Sa1.55o.9O in general deposits.
 Loans and discounts were report cd as assets totalllng $662,264,3S,
New Britain herald., 1930-12-09
NEW YORK PASTOR
 BACKS UP LINDSEY
Rev. Eliot White Thoroughly
 Approves COmpaniOnate Union
CITES DAUGHTERS CASE
Says His Own Marriage Was same Type In Some PartiCular-Holds Man and Wife Have Right to De- lay Arrival of Children.

New York, Dec. : OP)-Rcv. Eliot White, assistant minister of Grace Episcopal church, revealed to the United Press today that he 1av- orcd compaAionate marriage more than d quarter of d century ago and that his own marriage in 1904 was in some ways 'conpanionate."
 He also said his daughter, Mrs. Shirley White Fucker, had entered into q companIorate marriage and that he performed the ceremony. White, chairman of the speakers committee that invited former Judge Ben Lindsey to address the New York Churchman's Association last week, has filed an affidavit testify ing that Bishop William T. Man ming ordered the association to can eel Lindsey's engagement. On Sun day Manning denied he had 'order- ed'' tHa cafiecliation. contending he had merely suggested it.
 Phrase Not Then Coined
 White pointed out that when he vas married in 1904 Lindsey had not vet supplied the phrase "com- panionate marriage"
 But. my wife and l." he declared, had the same ideas then. My ideas are unchanged, but they have de- vclopod some since then
 "Companlonate marriage is, to nv mind, a legal and regular marriage performed in q church or elsewhere according 10 the wishes of the par tGcs involved. It includes the pur- pos of the postponing of the ar- rival ot children until the home and economic condition of the couple make possible the proper care Of children. The children Of such d union are 10 be planned for and loved into being. This kind of mar rlage also includes d thorough-go-
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The Washington times., 1930-11-25
HURT. BATTLING
H|SRESCUERS

Refused admission when they
called at his house to check re-
port that the place was filled
with Illuminating gas, members of
Fire Rescue Squad No. were in
vqlved in a battle late last night
with John Casey, 20, 1926 Seventh
st. N. w.
According to a Tenth precinct
report Casey refused admission to
the firemen, who promptly called
on Policeman R. F.. Goodwin of
the Tenth precinct for aid.
Goodman trying to demonstrate
with Casey was struck in the face
and, then the fight started, mem.
bers of the squad assisting the
patrolman.
Casey was bandaged up and re-
moved to the Tenth precinct sta
tion where he was booked on a
charge of assault.