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New Britain herald., 1930-03-21
Cipher May Be Sold
 Public Institution

New York, March 2l P-The will of William NJ. Noynich, who in 1912 discovered the famous cipher man script of Roger Ba- con- it was disclosed today, pro- vides that it never be sold to private collection at any price. but that any public institution may buy it for sl00,000.
 Mir. Moynich, a noted biblio- grapher and medievalist, who died on Wednesday, discovered the manuscript in an Italian castle. The key to the manus cript. which contains some 300 pages inscribed with more than S00,000 words. was partly discov- cred by Mir. Noynich and the late Dr. William Eomaine New bold of the University of Penn Sylvdnia. Bacon. 18th century English monk, entered his theor- ics OH science in cipher because of the superstitutiCn of that age. The manuscript now rests in q safety deposit vault in New York.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-21
COMMITTEE TOLD
 0F UNEMPLOYMENT
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the case, and evidences Of suffering were more obvious.
 She said that today we have d hew phenomenon, technological un- employment" This technolosical unemployment, she continued, would need more careful consider ation than any other problem in connection with unemployment.
 Estimates Factory Group
 Consulting an index of labor published by the labor department of New York. Miss Perkins testified that about 10000 factory workers are unemployed. She made the es- innate in response 10 questions from the committee, explaining we have steadfastly refused to make an csii- mate of ployment because We know that it would be but guess.
 The figure for factories, she said, was an estimate. There IS greater unemployment, relatively, in build ing trades, she added, and there is also a high degree in the so- called white collar group
 This group. she said, constituted clerks, salesmen, and others not do- ing manual labor. She characterized it as "a group of families who year ago thought they were we'll fixed"
New Britain herald., 1930-03-21

this fact resulted in halting of work, the wall be removed. Meanwhile work was permitted on the north store which the company hoped to occupy April i. Yesterday tem- porary certificate of occupancy was requested and refused by Inspector A. N. Rutherford on the ground that the south wall had not been changed. A meeting of the commission was held q o'clock to discuss the sit- uation.
 Commissioner Joseph Wratschko declared against giving a permit on the ground that the contractor, by allowing the wall to remain, is making light of the boards orders.
 Commissioner Eugene J. Dyson, himself a builder, expressed sym pathy with the contractor. and pre- ferred, he said to allow him to ex- hause every legal means before re- quirins the drastic action decided allow purchase of land or a special exception by the board or adJust- ment.
 Sympathy was also expressed by Chairman Thomas Heslin, but he re- marked that the commission is bound by law and therefore could not pass lightly over the violation, and Commissioner W. J. Dunlay, reading from the boards previous action brought out that continuance of work was conditional upon re- moval of the wall, which was not done.
 After further discussion, curing which a three months certificate was considered, with a bond 10 guar antee removal of the wall, it was voted to consult the corporation counsel The board will meet to- night to take further action.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-21
.IND|AN DEFENDANT
 DISCLA|MS MURDER
Lila Jimerson Says She Tried to Stop Aged SquaW

Courthouse, Buffalo. N. Y, March q (UP)-Lila Jimerson today at tempted to place the full blame for the killing of Mrs. Clothilde Mar chand on Mrs. Nancy Bowen, an aged squaw.
 Before court convened for the third day of Miss Jimerson's trial on a charge of murder, she issued a statement through her counsel, say ing she had tried to prevent Mrs. Bowen from beating Mrs. Marchand to death with a hammer.
 Told Her to Stop
 "I told old Nancy not 10 kill Mrs. Marchand, but she no do," counsel quoted Miss Jimerson as saying. The defendant also denied ever having accused Henri Marchand husband of the dead woman and a prominent waS-works artist, of helping plan the killing.
 With eight jurors already chosen, questioning of talcsmen continued today, Mrs. Bowen, charged with the actual act of the killing. will be tried at tho conclusion of the Dmerson case. Marchand is in jail as a material witness. After cro more seat in the jury box was filled adjournment was taken until Mon day when new panel Of 75 vcnirc- men will be called.
 The state seeks the death penalty for Miss Emerson, contending she was in love with Marchand and "bewttchcd' Mrs Bowen into killing the artists wife. Miss Jimerson. a "5-ycar-old Seneca model. had posed frequently for Marchand when he was working on Indian subjects.
 Spectators Admitted
 For the first time since the trial started, spectators were admitted today. More than 1000 persons crowded the railways, making it necessary for police to stretch ropes to keep them orderly.
 Charles Tt. Hyland of Buffalo was chosen as the ninth juror. The panel of lS7 talcsmen was then OK hausted and the court ordered a re- cess until Monday
 For the greater part Of two days. MISS Jlmcrson. charged with plot ting tho death of Mrs. Marchand be- cause of deep love for the famed sculptor and artist. has listened with apparent boredom 10 counsel dronc out questions 10 prospective jurors Eight had hcon chosen at tho con- clusion of court yesterday.
 Only T slight interest was exhibit cd by the defendant during the questioning of talesmen, Several times she smiled at clashes between prosecution and defense. but for tho most part appeared more concerned in scrihhllng notes on paper which lay on the desk before her.
 District Attorney Guy E. Moore hIntHd that Henri Marchand. under arrest 3s Il material witness. and Mrs. Bowen would he among the first 10 take the stand for the state when testimony is started. Mrs. 1owcn will face trial as soon as the present one is completed
 The stat" contends that Miss Jim eraon fell in love with the artist for
New Britain herald., 1930-03-21
GEORGES GOES TO PLEA

E. Georges of Philadelphia, Pa., formerly fthis city. will be put to plea in United States district court next Tuesday afternoon. on charges Of growing out of his bankruptcy several months ago. He will be rep resented by Attorney $. Gerard Ca sale and the trial will probably take place in April.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-21
Y. M. C. A. Drive Opens
 Tonight at Burritt

James $. North, president of the Y. NJ. C. A. and president of the New Britain General hospital train ing school for nurses. will be the principal speaker at the dinner at the Burritt hotel this evening which will mark the opening of the Y. M. c. A. drive for $20,000 for current expenses.
 Mir. North will recount some of the activities of the organization and explain why the present Y. NJ. C. A. building is too small for the many demands that are being made upon it.
 Stanley R. Eddy will preside at
New Britain herald., 1930-03-21
SHOPPERS BREAK WINDOW

\ large plate glass window was shattered yesterday afternoon when 6 crowd composed mostly Of women iammed into q store at 365 Main advertised with articles of household use being given away. One woman suffered g cut over her eye, but was not seriously injured.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-21
FORMER PASTOR BANKRUPT

Claiming that he has no assets except personal effects valued at s100, Rev. Dennis kulmatcky of MCkees Rocks, Pa, former pastor of the Russian Orthodox church of this city, has gone into bankruptcy but claims the exemption of his personal possessions.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-21

whom she posed, and that she in- famed Mrs. Bowen's mind against Mrs. Marchand by asserting the lat ter wSs Q witch. It is the conten- ton of the state that Mrs. Bowen, her superstitions aroused. beat Mrs. Marcnand to death. Miss Jimcrson's motive, the state alleges, is that the desired 10 remove the artists wife so she might have Marchand for herself.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-21
0U|GLEY PROMISES
 ID CUT DOWN TAX
 BY DRASTIC MEANS
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that the present beds in East Ber-y lin are not functioning and are, m his opinion, a farce. He also out lined the water service extension program. and declared the expense involved demands that something he costs.
 His final word was an appeal 10 the republicans present to support him on primary day if. in their hon. est opinion, he is better fitted to serve them; if not, to vote for Mir Bartlett.
 Quigley Rallies
 Candidate Quigley will conduct a rally. at Rialto hall on the night preceding tho primary, next Thurs day. This is expected to be one of the best attended gatherings Of the primary campaign, in view Of Quig- ley's admitted strength in the dis trict.
 He will speak Monday noon at Landers, F'rary & Clark's factory gate on Center street, Tuesday noon 8. the gate of the Corbin Screw corporation, and Wednesday noon at the entrance to the Russell & Erwin plant
 A rally in Sons of Italy hall on Walnut street will feature Quigley as the speaker, Monday night. A gathering for republicans of the sec ond and foruth wards will be held during the week, probably at Lith- S@panian- hall on Park street. .+r A Candidates For Council ' Fred H. Billings of 4SS Chestnut street. has. circulated a petition Of candidacy and will enter the repub- lican primary for nomination as councilman in the fourth ward. He IS a security salesman and has lived in New Britain for 25 years. For several years he was employed as an accountant by C. knoppel O., of New York city, and was travel ing auditor for the federal govern Inent at one time.
 Alonzo Bull, a longtime resident Of the third ward will seek to rep resent that district in the common council this year, entering his name Tn the primary as q candidate for councilman. A contest is assured ;n this district as there are several other candidates. Mr. Bull is d fore :. man in the Stanley Works.
 Councilman George Molander of the fourth ward is moving out Of the district and vii not be eligible for reelection, but he is sponsoring the candidacy of Frawnk Ohlson Of 247 Chapman street. Mir. Ohlson has lived in the ward for many years and is a property owner. He was the organizer of the Viking club, an athletic institution vhosa revenues were turned over to the Children's homo for many wears, He is foreman of the export depart. ment of Landers. F'rary X, Clark and has been business manager of the Wennenberg chorus for the pasy four years.
 Frank Narcum who failed of nomination two years ago. runnin:; third in the primary which nom. mated Joseph LandWehr and Wal ter J. Nelson. will make another at. tempt in the fourth ward this wear. as will also William Keith Of 1q& Jubilee street, 8 salesman who IS making his first bid for political Of fee.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-21
Young Ride Hooker"
 Caught After Chase

Officer Thomas Blanchette SAW three boys riding on the rear of & Chapman street bus about 9 o'clock last night and caught one of them after a lively chase through yards and over fences. The youngster. who is IA. promised never to "hook" rides again and the officer released him with a warning. USE HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
New Britain herald., 1930-03-21

the dinner. which will include few surprise features. Explanation of the campaign will be made by Alfred c. Estes, secretary of the national ', M. c. A. council.
 Rev. William H. Alderson will participate in the program also. E. A. krause will lead the singing and Ben Parker will play the piano.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-21
HARTFORD OFFICER
 ARRESTED TODAY
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was arrested twice. once on II
 charge of transporting liquor, but both cases were uollod. Hn was nr-: arrested in 199c, for breach of tine peace On Novcmbcr l7. 1921. 1'n
 liceman D. P. Sullivan arrested In or the transportation charge. hlt the case was dismissed because tua
New Britain herald., 1930-03-21

evidence consisted of only three gallons of alcohol, whereas the law required evidence of five gallons to substantiate such q charge.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-21
EMPL0YE ASKED ID RESIGN
 AT STATE SCHOOL
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Governor H. Trumbull which will be separate from that to be made by the special commission appointed by the governor. There is considerable liklihood that the two reports may conflict as to details.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-21

Tn" great bluc lobrlja. a flower touoi Hl Hu area cast ot the Mis- 7iss'ppi ,'cr. was used by the Aworic7l Indians in the treatment of diso,ac.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-21
Peck Issues Statement

Merden, March 21--Jamcs $. Peck, who since his dismissal from the Connecticut School for Boys, Meriden, has kept silent regarding the action of the board of trustees. made his first statement yesterday 7'eck was the firct to make public the charges of cruelty and brutal treatment against officials at the school.
 The statement follows:
 AS there have been various items in the papers connecting my name with the investigation of conditions at the Connecticut School for Boys in Meriden, I think that it is only fair to the public that l make the following statement:
 On Tuesday evening. March is, I was told by Superintendent Edward S Boyd that the trustees of the school had instructed him to notify mo that they wished to dispense with my services and those of Mrs. Peck, the discharge 10 take effect immediately. No reason was given. but apparently it was the first step in their move 10 eradicate undesir- able clements and develop q feeling of harmony among tho officials of the institution.
 Had Prcmorition
 "T have realized from the first the possible outcome of the stand that | took in exposing what I considered outrageous treatment of the inmates of the school. But I have also been cognizant of the fact that in their pilgrimage from the cradle to the grave those of our boys who were obliged to stop over in Merden. in some instances. were not, to my mind, given a chance to develop those characteristics which make for | desirable citizenship.
 And from my personal contact with the school realized that no change in the anticipated system would ever be made unless the farm CT undertook it. l decided, in taking the stand that I have. that even though l vas handed the dirty end of the stick I would take 1t rather than submit to the conditions which have received such notoriety in the press, and substantially by scores of mothers, fathers. sons and leaders in the civic and political life of the State
 "G am willing 10 leave the matter in the hands of the people of Con- necticut. If have been instrumental in cleaning up conditions at the re- formatory my reward will be the thanks of the mothers whose sons arc forced 10 spend part of their life in the Meridcn school.
 "Pcrhaps someone else familiar with my conduct at the school and the adminstration of the farm there will not regard mo as q disturbing influence"
New Britain herald., 1930-03-21
NOTED CHOIR DIRECTOR
 COMING TO THIS CITY
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cred one Of the leading authorities on singing in America. He also studied piano and theory with Prof [ A. Parsons of New Haven.
 The organ at st. Joseph's church Is being renovated and equipped with electric action and a new console Immediately upon assuming his position, Prof. Grattan will hegln the reorganization of the choir in preparation for a special program of Easter music.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-21

Maj. Charles 4. Shepard army curgoon, arrested in Denver charg ] with fatal poisoning last June ot his wife. He has admitted his en- gagement to Grace Brandon (be- low), Brooks Field, Texas. He de- nies any connection with his wife's death.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-07
AUTOMOBILE TURNS OVER
 IN EAST MAIN ST, CRASH
Edward Farrell Cut On IaCe-Thrce Others Involved Escape In-
 jury in Collision

An automobile owned and driven by James Cullum of &So East Main street struck a car owned and driven by James Mack Of 35 Wilson street about 5o feet north ~ 12S5 East street about 2 o'clock last night and turned over, injurins Edward tTim- my) Farrell who was with Cullum and completely wrec<inE the latter's car. according to Officer L. F.. liar ner's report
 The cars were going north on East street and Mack's car came to 2 stop just before IL vas struck in the rear. Mack-s wife was with him at the time. He and she escaped without injury, as did Cullum. Far reIl sustained a cut on the right cheek bone The rear left tire of Mack's machine blew out and the rear left fender was damaged. No arrests were made.
 After striking Mrs. Peter GladhN of G54 West Main street in front Of her home and causing injuries 10 her shoulder and hand, q motorlst stopped his ear and warned her to be more careful about crossing the street, yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Gladky reported the accident to Of- ficer Thomas Blanchette but did not have the registration number of the car or the drivers name.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-07
S3 STORM DEATHS
 IN WESTERN STATE
Tornado Leaves Utter Ruin in
 Many Texas Towns
JOIN SWEEPS INTO OKLAHOMA
More Bodies May Be Found in Ruins of Buildmgs-Hundre Homeless, Scores More Injured in Twister's Path.
Path.

Dallas, Tex. May : CCP) - Tor nadoes suddenly unleashed in the southwest by hot weather left In widely scattered areas today con- stantly mounting toll Of deaths.
 At least S3 persons were reported dead in six Texas towns that lay in the paths of the annihilating winds. The list Of injured and homeless ran into hundreds
 Oklahoma districts reported great property damage and number Of persons injured, but no lives were believed lost there
 The fatalities included.
 At Nordheim, South Texas. oo dead
 At Frost central Texas @5 dead
 At Runge. southern Karnes Coun- ty. Tex. and Nordheim. - dead
 In Hill County, central Texas, total dead six in or near towns of Mer- tens,
 Communities around Waco. 10, Kennedy F: Yum, |. Spur, f; En- sign, ?: Ennis, i; San Antonio |; Bronson 1.
 Several towns had not been heard from since late Tuesday afternoon when they were isolated by the winds The only word of their plight was brought by persons who lived on the edge Of the storms path and es- caped injury.
 Runge, in Southern karnes Coun- ty, Texas, added five casualties 10 the death list.
 The tornado swept at the same time through the area surrounding Frost. Texas, about IS miles south east Of here. r. transformed that town and nearby farm centers into scenes of death, destruction and ter
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New Britain herald., 1930-05-07
PUBLIC HEARINGS 0N
 NAVAL TREATY VOTED
Stimson to Be First Wit ness Called Before
 Committee

Washington. May i JP-Tne sen ate foreign relations committee to- day decided 10 hold public hearings on the London naval agreement be- ginning Monday
 Secretary Sttmson, chief Of the American delegation to rhe barley, will he the first witness 10 explain the agreement reached between the United States, Great Britain and Japan.
 The decision 10 hold hearings was reached after a 45-minute session with virtually all members present.
 Senator Reed republican. Penn sylvania, and Robinson, democrat Arkansas. members of the delega ton 10 London. explained points of the negotiations.
 No vote was cast in the commit stee against the proposal for public hearings.
 Secretary Adams and Admiral William Y. Pratt will be called after Stimson,
 Both Reed and Robinson said after the meeting today that i would be difficult 10 estimate inc time required for the hearings Stim- son already has prepared q state ment for the committee. covering point by point the provisions of the treaty,
 Chairman Hale, Of the naval com mlttee, who also has been anxous 10
New Britain herald., 1930-05-07
SENGLE OPENS DRIVE
 ON JAMAICA GINGER
Deputy Prohibition Head COnfscates All Extract
 of Some Types

Hartford, May ' (p) - A county wide clean up Of poisonous Jamaica ginger, both in jobbers' warehouses and on retailers shelves. was inaug- urated this morning by Deputy Pro- hihition Administrator Robert L. SenCle.
 Federal prohibition agents. aided by the pocal squad, participated in the work. and by noon time had aI- ready secured the permission of ono large wholesaler to remove the stock from his place. Together with the other supplies taken over it was 10 B he destroyed in the city dump this afternoon. MT Sengle, admitting that the campaign was under way, said that he did not intend 10 attempt prosecution of vendors of the stuff which has caused one death and nearly 50 cases of so-called 'Jakey paralysis in the county during the last few weeks, unless they sought to obstruct confiscation, on the ground that most of them were not aware of the poisonous nature of the pro- duct.
 The following statement explain ing the move was issued by Mir. Sengle:
 As a result Of the chemists re- ports of analysis Of several samples of fluid extract of Jamaica ginger found in this city and elsewhere in the county, l feel justified in con- cluding that all Jamaica ginger now being sold by a certain class of re- tailers contains harmful foreign in gredients, and is being sold for bev- craze purposes.
 Certain wholesale dealers have cooperated with this office to the extent of holding up further distti- button of ginger pending chemists reports. These dealers are today turning over to us, all remaining stocks of sub-standard ginger for de- struCtion.
 AS matter Of common sense. and 10 prevent, so far as possible. further serious consequences to the drinkers of ginger. immediate steps are being taken 10 destroy all sub-standard and illegal brands that can be found ln the city"
New Britain herald., 1930-05-07
HUFFMAN APPOINTED
 BOSTON POLICE HEAD
Succeeds Wilson hy Con- firmation Under Sus-
 pension of Rules

Boston May : (UP)-Eugene C. Huffman. building commissioner for the city of Boston, today was named by Governor Frank G. Allen as Bos- tons new police commissioner.
 Huffman will succeed Herbert A. Wilson, busted last week as result of charges of laXitv and incompe- .tence growing out of Attorney Gen eral Joseph F. Warmers investiga- ton Of alleged corruption in the po- lice department.
 Hultman's appointment vas i'm mediately confirmed by tho eHecu- tive council under suspension Of ihe rules,
 At one time Huffman was head of the state commission on the neCcs- sarles Of life. This commission, be lIeyed the only one Of it's kind in the country, went out of existence au- lomatically on May when the leg islature failed to grant It new lease Of life, .....
New Britain herald., 1930-05-07
Edwards, Idol of Yankee Division, Will Present D. s. (. to Mother of
 Corp. Gaudette Here Saturday
Major General Who Led New Enganders in France to Pay Brief Visit to City Big Turnout of ex- Servcemen to Welcome "Grand
 Old Man. Expected.

Major General Clarence R. Ed wards retired. commanding officer Of the Twenty Sixth (Yankee) Divi- sion, during the World war, will present the distinguished service cross, the posthumous decoration for bravery awarded to Corporal George Gaudette to Mrs. Fanny Gaudettc, his mother, in this city on Saturday, May 10, according to a telegram re- ceived by the Herald today from General Hall, commanding officer Of the First Army corps with head quarters in Boston.
 The telegram states that General Edwards will arrive in New Britain by train at 11:52 a. m. and 1t is es- sential for him to leave New Britain at 1:19 ?. m. This will leave a lil- tie more than an hour in which the ceremony Of the presentation may take place.
 May 10 is also the day on which National Commander o. L. Boden- hamer Of the American Legion will be the guest of Eddy-Glover post,
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