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New Britain herald., 1930-04-10
ATTIC LOVE HERMIT
 BEFORE GRAND JURY
Man Who Lived Unknown in House IS Years
 Faces Charge

Los Angeles. April 10 (UP) -- Members of the grand jury were scheduled today to hear how an lat tic hermit allegedly killed Fred Oesterreich, millionaire garment manufacturer, in his home here eight years ago.
 District Attorney Buron Fitts plan- ned to go before the jury to relate the story and to seek an indictment against Otto Sanhuber, alias Walter Klein, who assertedly crept from his abode in the caves of the Oesterreich residence and shot Oesterreich.
 Fitts also intended to question Mrs. Walburga Oesterreich, the widow Authorities contend that Sanhuber's love for Mrs. Oesterreich led him to continue his strange at- tic love over many years and finally to slay her husband.
 Sanhubers confession was the main information to place before the jury, but Fitts.said he also expected to present the story of Mrs. Oester- reich, who once was charged with the murder, and that of Herman Shapiro, former attorney for the widow.
 Sanhuber's admissions, relating a strange association with Mrs. Oester- reich from 1912 until after the mur- der, were made only after Shapiro accused the suspect in the affidavit filed early this week. According to Sanhuber's alleged confession, he first met Mrs. Oester- reich Is years ago when he was IT.. Later he entered the Oesterreich home. then in Milwaukee, and con- structed a place for himself in the attic.
 When the Oesterreichs moved to Los Angeles. Sanhuber followed them and built himself another nest l in the attic- ,
New Britain herald., 1930-04-10
SMOKE IN SUBWAY TUBE
 FAILS TO HALT TRAFFIC
Warren Street Blaze Delays Elevated Trains, Howcycr-Emcrgenc
 Squad Controls Crowd

New York, April 10 (P) - Dense smoke from a Warren street fire on the lower west side today seepcd in to the west side interborough subway and filtered through the tube as far north as 14th street, one and one half miles away,
 Although the smoke caused con- siderable annoyance 10 subway pass engers. it did not hamper service in the tube.
 Elevated trains on the Sixth ave- nue line, however, were delayed as the trains were forced to move slow ly through the thick smoke in pass ing the burning building.
 A police emergency squad was called to keep back crowds of office bound workers, many of whom were commuters from New Jersey. The fire was in one of three six story buildings occupied by the Masbacll Hardware company. The loss was estimated at S250, ,000.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-10
Interpretations Differ

Washington, April 10 (UP)-Cal- win Coolidge's announcement of pub lie life has plunged Washington into another verbal political quandary.
 Like his famous 'I do not choose to run in 1928" statement issued be- fore the presidential campaign of that year, the new statement of the former president has been received with various interpretations by po- litical authorities.
 There are expressions Of regret that he will not serve; compliments on his sound wisdom in remaining in retirement; interpretations that the statement indicates differences between MT. Coolidge and President Hoover; and predictions that he will be back in public life again if duty calls.
 Puzzling After Recent Trip
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New Britain herald., 1930-04-10
Morgan Yacht, Largest Aaoat,
 Is Christened With Champagne

Corsair. fourth yacht of that name to fly the Morgan pennant.
 Newspaper reporters and camera men also were prevented from enter ing the shipyard where Morgan and a small party of guests had gather ed, but were provided with two mo- tor packets for use in covering" the event.
 Biggest Private Boat
 Here is thumbnail sketch of the biggest private craft afloat:
 Length-34S feet inches (over- alb 2S0 feet (waterlinc).
 Beam-42 feet 6 inches.
 Draught-1S feet.
 Displacement-271 tons.
 Power-Two turbo electric units capable of 6000 Il. ?.
 Maximum speed-16 knots.
 Cruising radius-25, 900 miles. Crew-5S men.
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New Britain herald., 1930-04-10
GANDH| VOLUNTEERS DEFY BOMBAY POLICE 200 Make Salt on Steps of Congress House in
 City

Bombay, India, April 10 RS- Two hundred civil disobedience vol untecrs, including six Mohamme- dans and three women, brought scil water to the steps of congress house today for the manufacture of salt ir violation of British law.
 The band divided itself into 20 groups, each bringing supply .,f the sea water from different parts Of the city. Thirty-two salt pans were installed at congress for the manufacture of the contraband.
 A large number of women figured in the salt making today. Many Of them, mostly from -Gujerat, bringing sea water to their homes where they violated the law. These violations of the salt law constitut E the first step in the campaign of civil disobedience by which Indian nationalists hope to win indcpcnd- ence for their country
 There were two arrests of volun- teers in Bombay's suburbs last night for selling salt, one of them offering the forbidden product to a magistrate at his residence.
 Mahatma Gandhi. nationalist leader was unable to leave Jalapur for karadimatvad to break the law there as he had intended, but the men and women at karadimatva1 and at Aat collected salt without his guidance
 Gandhis followers found a new salt bed near Dandi. The police, hearing of the discovery, preceded them theer. and destroyed most of the mineral. The volunteers never theless managed to gather about 300 pounds which was sold to the villagers.
 At Cuttacl> Orissa a prominent India national congress leader. Co., pal Bandu Chaudhury, was arrested today while marching toward the seashore heading a party of rolun- the law.
 The students, greatly excited, left the school and began parading the streets and picketing. Fourteen of them were arrested. A vigilance committee was formed with Assem-, blyman Dass as secretary to prevent cXcesses.
 Gandhi, asked for explanation ot , his speech Monday at Aat, with re. gard to reports circulated that he had there advocated violence, said
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New Britain herald., 1930-04-10
Five Power Naval Treaty, With
 ltalo-French Reservations, Planned

London, April 10 (P>-Naval con- ference experts were understood to have been put to work this after noon drafting a 1ive-power agree ment which both Foreign Ministers Briand of France and Grandi of Italy have tentatively agreed to sign as an outgrowth of American inter- vention this morning.
 This treaty, it was said will in effect be a comprehensive threc- power pact between the United States, Great Britain and Japan, but will include numerous points on which all the five powers are agreed and which France and Italy can sign.
 Treaty to Be Carefully Worded
 The present plan is that contro- versial matters between France and Italy vii, be left out and the clauses which exclusively affect the other three powers will be so worded that the two Latin countries will not be involved.
 The decision 10 adopt this pro- ccdure was reached this morning after Secretary Stimson had visited Foreign Minister Briand and Hugh
New Britain herald., 1930-04-10

Bath, Me, April 10 (UP)-A new queen of the seas was christened to- day-with real champagne.
 Neither grape juice nor mineral water, the conventional christening fluids fthc prohibition era. would suffice to start the career of J. P. Morgan's S2,5O0,O00 yacht Corsair And so this Leviathan of privately owned boats went down the ways at the Bath Iron Works shipyard with champagne of the vintage of 1915 dripping from it's bow.
 The launching was witnessed by hundreds of persons, including the noted New York financier, who, with boyish interest, had watched his magnificent craft gradually take shape at the local shipyard during the past year.
 Townspeoplc, barred from the yard, observed the ceremonies from Kennebec bridge, few hundred feet north of the slip which disgorged the
New Britain herald., 1930-04-10
WRITER, JAILED, FREE OF
 CULT LEADERS INFLUENCE
Woman Tells Authorities She Gladly Faces Deportation to Escape Magic
 Spell of Religious Leader

Detroit, April 10 Rt-Kept prison- CT in the county jail at her own re- quest, Mrs. Edith Richards, 34-year- old writer and lecturer, today looked forward to returning to Sweden and to the husband and four children from whom she has been held away, she told immigration officers, by a cult leaders magic spell"
 The charm with which Mrs. Rich ards says the chief of perpetual life" cult held her enslaved, was broken when immigration officers found her in an apartment here, she asserted. Told she must be deported, she asked to be kept in jail because she feels strong and free" when forcibly separated from the cultist.
 The officers who told her story, did not make public the name of the man.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-10
Book Given Hoover Was
 Banned in Boston Lists

New York, April 10 (UP)-At least one book in tho library of 500 vol umes which will be presented this month to the White House by Amer ican booksellers for the edification and amusement of President Hoover and his successors, has run afoul of Boston censors, it became known to- day with the announcement of the selection of books by a committee appointed by the American book sellers association.
 The list ranges from Ernest Hem- ingways recent novel, "A Farewell to Arms" which incurred the ire of Boston ccnsors to "Pilgrim's' Pro- gress,' and includes Euripodes, Shakespeare, Eugene O'Neill, and Lindberghs We
New Britain herald., 1930-04-10
Virginia University Students Riot
 Over Prices Charged at Theaters

Charlottesville, Va, April 10 P)- Hundreds of University of Virginia students early today were still in a state of high excitement following d riot last night in protest to increas- ed admission prices at two Char lottesville theaters.
 At least two students were in the university hospital, and one police man was suffering uncomfortable effects from manhandling, while dozens of students were reported to be nursing head wounds inflicted by night sticks.
 Efrigy Bonfire Held
 Boxes were piled high on the camp, and the name of the theaters painted on them before they were set afire and burned as effigy, while the crowd shouted it's scorn for the management and increased pricesA
New Britain herald., 1930-04-10
Man Caught in Detroit
 Admits Bank HOldup

Detroit, April 10 CP) - John Smeden, 22, of Pittston, Pa, was held here today after confessing that he and two companions robbed the Watertown, Connecti- cut Trust company on March 2S of $20,000. Smeden told police S5.000 of the loot is in a safe de- posit box of a Pittston bank and also gave them the key for the box.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-10
BUSINESSMEN PASSIVE
 ON SATURDAY CLOSING
Take No Action on Sugges- ton to End Day at
 ' O'Clock

The proposition to close stores on Saturday night at o'clock through out the entire year joined other Sat urday closing movements at q meet ing of merchants in the Chamber of Commerce headquarters this morn- ing when the meeting adjourned without taking action.
 The meeting was the result of a suggestion made at a general meet ing of merchants on January 2S, when $. M. Davidson pointed out that there is not much Saturday night business in the city and proposed to close at o'clock every Saturday night. The merchants present at that time voted unanimously in favor of the suggestion, but adopted @ mo- ton that final action be deferred to some later date when other business men would have an opportunity to consider it.
 the meeting for 10 o'clock this morn ing. All merchants in the city were invited to attend and 13 appeared.
 Chairman Maxwell s. Porter of the mercantile bureau announced that il required 20 to make a quorum. He opened the meeting for informal discussion. No one seemed anxious to discuss it. Louis R. Raphael, who was out of the country at the time of the last meeting, expressed his willingness to cooperate. No one else spoke. MT. Davidson commented upon the fact that there seemed tc be very little interest in the matter and moved that the meeting adjourn The motion passed and the meeting was over. It lasted about 10 min. utes.
 If Mir. Benson receives a. request in writing the matter may be re- opened. Otherwise it is a dead is- sue.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-10
Police Seize Liquor and
 Arrest 3 Men on Truck

Ipswich, Mass, April 10 CUP)- Armed with riot guns. Ipswich police led by Chief Edward Bleuvelt held up three men who were on two mo- tor trucks coming out of a private estate on Stue Island carly today. ar rested the men, and confiscated the trucks and their loads of liquors val ucd at S100,000.
 The mon arrested, who, according to authorities, carried .3S calibre re- Nolvors, were Robert Marshall Of Lynn, Dominic Dcbonis and Armand Gauthier, both of this town. They were charged with illegal transporta- ton of liquor and carrying dangerous weapons without permits.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-10
Chairman Says Law Enforcement Commis- sion Heads Position "Indefensible" Con- sidering Legal Con- nections.
Bay State Leader Resumes
 Evidence on Federal
 Council of Churches, Anti-Saloon League and Wayne E. Wheeler-Re- ligious Group to Answer.

Washington, April 10 LP) The connection of George W. Wicker- sham, chairman of the Hoover law enforcement commission, with in- tcrnational banking affairs while head of the foreign policy commit tee of the Federal Council of Churches was termed an "indefensi- ble position today by Chairman Caraway of the senate lobby com- mittCc.
 Brought Up By Tinkham Wickershams name came before the committee through testimony by Representative Tinkham, repub- lican, Massachusetts, in simplifying charges against the Federal Council of Churches. After asserting that | the Council was attempting to sub- stitute theocracy for the present form of government, Tinkham add cd that Wickersham had until re- gently served as chairman of the Councils foreign policy committee He continued that the former at- torney general had been active in international business.
 A letter from Wickersham was then read which said that his law | firm had represented at times 'in- ternational bankers and we probably at the present time do represent number of such interests
 Asks How He Qualified
 Senator Blaine, republican. Wis consin, after Caraway's sharp com- ment on the law enforcement chairman, asked how Wickersham qualified as an officer of the Coun- cil of Churches.
 T suppose because he Is active In international business" Tinkham answered.
 He added that he understood Wictersham had quit his post with the Council some months ago.
 The Massachusetts representative had testified the Council, largely through propaganda. had attempt cd to influence both foreign and domestic policies of the govern ment." He said it interested itself in the naval building programs, the league of nations, war debts, con- pulsory military training in high schools and colleges, United States and Japanese relations, extra-terrl- toriality in China and number Of other foreign affairs.
 Appearing before the committee for the second day, the Massachu-
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New Britain herald., 1930-04-10

Alderman David L. Nair of the first ward and Alderman J. Gustave Johnson of the fourth ward an- nounced today that they would be candidates in a contest for the office of president pro tenn. of the common council at republican caucus, Monday night, with Alderman Will liam H. Judd of the third ward the probable choice in the event a com- promise candidate is to be picked.
 Nair and Johnson decided to en- ter the caucus fight. each carrying the volunteered pledges of support
New Britain herald., 1930-04-10

Though the actual riot was dis persed with a plea for arbitration by President Edwin A. Alderman, of the university, hundreds still were milling about the town long after midnight with a spirit of gen eral unrest prevailing.
 Led by a drum corps, nearly a thousand students mobilized on the university campus early last night. at the tolling of the chapel bell, an ] marched a half a mile or moro down the main street, of the town to the theaters. Leaders of the demonstration gained a conference with the management, and while they were inside, their followers showered the front of one of the theaters with eggs, broke out bulbs
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New Britain herald., 1930-04-10
JOHN PINCHES DIES
 AT LOCAL HOSPITAL
Berlin Manufacturer Known as "Man Who Built Main Street"
HEADED WOODWORK PLANT
Contractor Erected Many Important New Britain Buildings-Month's Illness Fatal 10 32nd Degree Ma
 son Half Year After Wife's Death.

John Pinches, prominent manu- facturer, for the past 10 years a resident of Warrington ridge, Ber- lin, and for 45 years resident of New Britain, died this morning at 4:15 o'clock at the New Britain General hospital. He was prominent lv known both in Berlin and New had been ill slightly more than a month.
 Mr. Pinches's history is an inter- esting one and is closely inter- woven with the early development of New Britain. He was born in England February 27, 1S47, and came to this country as a small boy. He was married at the age of 27 on May 14, 1874. His wife, Mrs. Henrietta l.. Pinches, preceded him in death. slightly less than six months ago, having died October 80 of last year.
 He was, up to few years ago, active politically, being a leader in the republican ranks.
 "Man Who Built Main Street,
 MT. Pinches had long been known as "thc man who built Main street." He spent many years in the con- tracting and woodworking business in New Britain and was active in this field until his last illness. The appellation, "the man who built Main street." was justly earned by him, as he had much to do with the construction of many of the oldest blocks in the city. Among the buildings which he built in this city were the Opera house, now the Palace theater, the state armory, the B. c. Porter Sons block, the former Universalist church on
New Britain herald., 1930-04-10
iMLYNARSKI TO BECOME FIFTH WARD ALDERMAN Favored to Succeed Pajew-
 ski-Zajkowski to Take His Place

Councilman Joseph l.. Mlynarski is favored for the fifth ward alder manic berth which is to be vacated by Peter J. Pajcwski, Attorney B, J. Monkiewicz, fifth ward member of the republican town committee said today.
 For the position of councilman to be made vacant by this promotion, Walter Zajkowski is favored. Zaj
New Britain herald., 1930-04-10

Of other members of the council Alderman Judd said today he would make no effort to gain election 10 the office but that he would accept it provided it is the expressed opln- ion of his colleagues that in so doing he will bring about a compromise satisfactory to tho supporters of the two active candidates.
 Alderman Walter R. Talk of the second ward is the present occupant of the office, but it is understood
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New Britain herald., 1930-04-10
Mayor-Elect Taking h. terest in Events for First Time, Statement Says Temperature More Nearly Normal at 1 P. M. Today.
Patient Passes Comfort able Night and Breath ing Is Easier - Mayor Paonessa Calls But Can not See Sick Man-Visi- tors Still Barred.

"For the first time since he has been in the hospital, Mir. Quigley today is taking an interest in what is going on.'
 This reassuring statement was contained in the New Britain Gen. eral hospital bulletin issued at 1 o'clock this afternoon on the condi ton of Mayor-Elect George A. Quiz ley. who is making progress in his battle with bronchial pneumonia after siege which for a time threatened to cause his death. It is the most optimistic statement au- thorized by his attending physicians since he was taken from his home at Maple and Whiting streets last Sunday night in an ambulance.
 Hospital Bulletin
 Today's hospital bulletin follows: "The attending physicians report this noon on the condition of George A. Quigley is most favorable. The patient passed comfortable night and the temperature is slowly sub- siding. The carly morning tempera- tulN huo "illllIi Ollt utS ol llOl = nal and this noon it is within one and half degrees of normal. Breathing is markedly easier. Ex- pectoration is freer and without pain. The physicians are entirely sat isfied with his condition.
 "For the first time since he has been in the hospital, MT. Quigley today is taking an interest in what is going on. By the physicians orders only his wife will be permit ted 10 visit him during the next day or two.
 TT. E. REEKs.
 Superintendent" !" Temperature Goes Down in Night
 At 10 o'clock last night the re- port from the hospital was to the effect that Mir. Quigley's temperature was lower and that his general con- dition was much better. In fact so much improved was his condition late last night that Dr. T. F. Reeks, superintendent of the hospital. said that "Mr. Quigleys recovery we feel now is practically assured. In two or three more days we feel sure he will be out of the woods"
 A subsequent report from the hos pital said the patient had passed a comfortable night and his tempera- ture was normal this morning.
 Mayor Paonessa Visits Hospital
 Mayor Paonessa went to the New Britain General hospital today hop ing to have an opportunity to see
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New Britain herald., 1930-04-10

s. Gibson had conferred with For cign Minister Grand.
 Briand is said to be enthusiastic over this solution and Grandi has also indicated tentative willingness to sign. The Italians have rather been left out of negotiations recent ly and Grandi is not so conyersant with the trend of affairs as are the other delegation chiefs. Therefore he naturally wishes to know more about what he is expected to sign before he definitely agrees to put his name to it.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-10
Says in Magazine Article He Will Not Be Candidate for
 Any OMce
PRESENCE IN WASHINGTON
 MIGHT BE EMBARRASSING
Reasons for Avoiding Senate Hints itaE Solons Place Different Inter- pretations on Statement-Tilson Says He Is sincere-coolidge Says Prohibition Solution Far Of.

T
 New York, April 10 P)-Formcr President Calvin Coolidge, in a copy righted article in the May issue of Hearst's International and Cosmo politan, writes that he has no in- tention of returning to public life.
 The former president gives his views on prohibition, the tariff, playing the market, the suggestion that he run for senator the talk of another term, and "minding ones own business"
 When I left Washington I left public officc,' MT. Coolidge says. Tt is on incomprehcnsible relief and have no intention of returning to it.
 If I were in the senate" he adds, ''it would not be agreeable to many of my colleagues, and with all my desires to be helpful it would prob ably oftentimes be an embarrass- ment to the administration. To have a former president in Washington exercising political power would re-
 
 complications. Only the necessity of serving in some national crisis, so great as to subordinate all other con- alterations, would warrant it.
 Will Not Run Again
 "Nor," he says further, "do l have any sympathy with those who are discussing again making me president. The service that I could give to the people in that office feel is done"
 MT. Coolidge discusses prohibition at some length and in connection herewith the editor of the Cosmo- politan has singled out for prom nent presentation this sentence:
 Considering that people have diff fered most radically on the best method of regulating the sale of liquor for generations, it is not like ly to be settled for a long time to corle."