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New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
GOVERNOR
 SHOT BY STUDENTS
Sir Godfrey De MontmOrency
 Wounded in Hip, Arm
INJURIES BELIEVED MINOR
Official Leaving University Convo- cation at Lahore, India, When Youths Open F1re-Two Other Attempts on Life.

Lahore, India, Dec. B P-Sir Godfrey De Montmorency, governor of the Punjab, was wounded above the left hip and in one arm today by two bullets fired as he attended the university convocation.
 Both wounds were said to be of a minor nature. Two police officials were also injured in the attempt on the governors life. Two students were arrested in connection with the shooting.
 All the shots were fired at close range. The bullet that struck above the hip made a flesh wound and that on the arm grazing wound.
 Taken to Hospital
 Sir Godfrey was taken to a hos pital where his hurts were dressed. He walked out of the hospital after ward smoking a cigarette and pro- ceeded to government house.
 The two constables were wounded in the attempt of the governors life, but neither was severely injured. A woman doctor belonging to Harding medical college was wounded, but it was not known immediately whether her wounds are serious.
 The attack occurred at the end of the convocation as the distinguished guests were taking leave of the gov ernor. As they reached the exit from the university building youth who appeared to be a Punjabi Hindu drew a revolver and fired several shots point blank at Sir Godfrey.
 The boy and another who sprang to his side as an ally were quickly overpowered.
 Victim Put to Bed
 Sir Godfrey went to government house immediately and was put to bed. His doctors said he was not in danger.
 One of his assailants was said to be a Hindu student who received his degree from the university to- day. Members of the congress party who had planned a parade tonight in protest against the sale of for eign cloth abandoned the project.
 Twice before this year what ap- peared to be attempts on Sir Geof- frey's life were frustrated, Last March a youth with a revolver and a bomb was found hiding under a bridge over which the governors motor was to have passed, In OCto- Der two men who tried to enter gov ernment house apparently with the intention of assassinating the official were driven off by sentries.
 Three British officials have been assassinated in India this year. The most prominent was F. J. Lewiston, inspector general of the Bengal po- lice, who was fatally wounded at Dacoa last August.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
FATHER BOJNOWSKI WILL
 RETURN TO OWN PARISH
Sacred Heart Pastor Sends Word from Rome He Will Cmtail
 Trip to Europe.

4 report received today from Rev. Lucyan Bojnowskl. pastor oe Sacred Heart church. from Rome stated that ho may return to this city in March after he has visited Poland, his native land.
 Rev. Father Bojnowslli, who left this city last October with the in- tention Of remaining abroad for at least a year, has curtailed his plans Of visiting most of the important cities Of Europe to return to his parish. where he has been pastor for the past 5 years.
 A number Of lis friends here have received postcards this week, mailed in Brazil a month ago, stat ing that he had visited many Po- fish colonies in South America,
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
Dixie Fireworks Will
 Usher in Christmas

Atlanta, Dec. 23 CP - The rockets red glare, firecrackers bursting in the air, Roman candles shooting here and there, all gave proof to the world today that Dixie was welcoming Christ mas, and the New Year as we'll In its usual way.
 It's a bit disconcerting to so- Journing northerners, accustomed to associate echoing explosions either with the Fourth of July or gang wars, but southerners con- flnue strong for their fireworks not only at this season, but also on July 4 and Halloween.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
'DEAD' MAN TURNS
 UP IN JAIL CELL
Circus Wreck "Victim'' Be.
 ieYd Someone Else Entirely
FAMILY COLLECTS MONEY
Edmond Briere, Identified As Train Victim, May Be Man Held in Charles Street Jail in Boston, Po- lice Say.

Boston, Dec. 23 (UP) - A pris- oner booked at Charles street jail as Henry J. Chartier was believed to- day to be Edmond Briere of Lowell. supposedly killed when a circus train was wrecked at Elkhart, Ind, last July.
 A mutilated body taken from the wreckage was buried in East Chelmsford cemetery as that of Briere after his parents, MT. and Mrs. Avarie Briere, had identified it as that of their son, who had been employed as a hostler with the John Robinson circus.
 Identification Questioned
 Police and insurance company in vestigators had been dissatisfied with the identification. Arriving here yesterday to determine why a man arrested as Henry J. Charter gave his address as 103 Dalton street, Lowell-that of Briere's parents - they identified the prisoner as Briere. Briere has a brother-in Jaw named Henry J. Charter who is re- ported missing.
 Parents of Briere at their Lowell home last night maintained that the body buried in East Chelmsford was that of their son. Brier's eldest daughter, Lillian, 13, disagreed. however, saying the victim did not resemble her father.
 S2,20O Insurance Paid
 Deputy Superintendent Michael H. Vim of the Lowell police said $2,2OO had been paid by insurance companies as result of Briere's sup posed death. This included a. $500 policy on which only 50 cents had been paid, he stated.
 Lowell police were to take the suspect into custody on statutory charge after disposition of the Bos- ton case, which involves an attempt to pass a worthless check for $93.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
Newport News Explosion Hurls
 People From Beds, Causes Panic

The populace remained in a state Of high eXcitment throughout the early morning hours. Many thought an earthquake had occurred.
 Yorktown and Williamsburg, more than 80 miles away, felt the blast and telephone calls from residents of those cities poured into police headquarters,
 The cause of the explosion was undetermined and an investigation was under way this morning. As far as officials were able to determine thero was no one at the plant at the time. Had this explosion oc- cured during the daylight hours, many casualties would have results, police said.
 No estimate of the damage Was available,
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
STORM CREATES WORK
 IN REMOVAL OF SNOW
City Gangs Out With Shov. els to Keep Public
 Streets Clear

The public works department had blows out today, clearing the roads leading to New Britain General hos pital and keeping other important highways open. Gangs of men who were prevented from doing pick and shovel work on the streets be- cause of the storm were out to work shoveling snow on the croSwalks and in the gutters.
 From various sections of the city requests were received for snow shovelers and a number Of unem- ployed pen hastened to make a house to house quest for such work. For many, the storm gave them the first days pay they have earned in d long time,
 Soon after the storm began last night, the Connecticut Company sent out blows and sweepers to keep tracks open for trolley service.
 New Haven, Dec. 23 Pl-Old man winter caught the Christmas spirit today and 1olned With connecticut residents in preparing for the com- ing of Santa Claus by decorating the state with a thick covering of snow.
 The snow fall, the heaviest of the present season, not only enhanced the holiday atmosphere, but also came as a boon to the army of the Hundreds of men who faced the dreary prospect Of a mon- eyless Christmas. were expected to find temporary employment in mu- nicipalities throughout the state in clearing streets.
 Over three inches of snow had fallen in this city by 10;50 a, m. to- day the local branch of the U. $.
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New Britain herald., 1930-12-23

Newport News, Va, Dec. g Pt- A terrific explosion in the acetylene gas plant of the Virginia Gas x Products company early today hurled people from their beds, Cata- quilted furniture around rooms and sent hundreds fleeing into the snow and frigid atmosphere in their night clothes.
 Police said no one was killed and that only minor injuries were suf- fered, principally from flying glass,
 Debris from the wrecked build ing was thrown more than a quar- ter of d mile. The main offices of the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock company, just across the street were badly damaged. Win dows were shattered all over the
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
REALITY CASE GOES OVER

New London, Dec. 23 LP--Due to the inability of Dr. Stanley Osborne, state health commissioner, to be present to testify against her. the case of Mrs. Mary Walker. pro- prietress of the Mary Elizabeth beauty salon, State street, who is charged with violating the healing arts law was continued in the police court this morning until next Satur- day. Mrs, Walker was arrested sev- eral days ago by Trooper William E.. Mckenzie of the Groton state police barracks upon a complaint filed by Be health commissioner,
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
WOOD SAYS NORRIS
 REAL 'DEMAGOGUP (. 0. P. Campaign Chairman
 Bitterly Attacks Nebraskan APPROVES LUCAS ACTIONS
First of Republican Regulars Gives Out Statement on Heels of Sena- tors Onslaught Next Move Seems Up to Hoover.

Washington, Dec. 23 P-The republican controversy over whether the party should repudiate linen like Senator Norris" flamed anew today.
 After talking about the situation to President Hoover, Chairman Wood of the republican congression- al campaign committee denounced the independent Norris as "a con- summate demagogue." He announc- ed intention to back to the limit the stand taken against Norris by of the republican national commit tee.
 First to Speak Out
 Wood is the first of the adminis- tration regulars in congress to speak out. The issue now seems placed before President Hoover, but he has said nothing.
 Meanwhile, the republican inde- pendent group in the senate was preparing for d serious dispute. Senator Norris himself issued a statement last night denouncing Lucas, and today Senator Brookhart, republican independent of Iowa, issued a statement saying Secretary Mellon has no right to set up d republican committee with money to override any republican senator who listens to the voice of the people. XXX
 Right About Cancer
 Robert H. Lucas says there is a cancer in the republican party and that it must be cut out. He is right. But he does not recognize the can cerous part. The personal head of this cancerous growth is Andrew W. Mellon.
 Robert H. Lucas is only a little malignant wart under the toenail of this big personality"
 The senate campaigns funds con- mittee, which discovered Lucas had financed some anti-Norris campaign ing in Nebraska. yesterday found Lucas had used funds of the repub-
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New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
Reorganization Pos- sible, Asst. Atty. Gen. King Says President | oomis Confident Bank Will Still Con- tinue in Business.
C. F. Smith Expresses Be- lief Savings Depositors Will Be Paid "Substan- tially in Full" But Com- mercial Customers Must Expect Some LOss."

The formalties in connection with the appointment Of Frederick A Searle, vice president of Landers, F'rary S5 Clark, as receiver for the Commercial Trust company, were in the process Of completion this after- noon and the papers were turned over to the sheriffs office for serv- ice OH the bank. Service was made shortly before 8 o'clock.
 Assistant Attorney General John H. King said this afternoon that MT. Searle's appointment. which was signed last evening by Judge Ernest 4. lnglis Of superior court, is for the purpose of liquidating the assets of the bank but in the event that the opportunity for reorganization presents itself while liquidation is being made, the state banking te- partment will be called upon to ap- prove certain details.
 Liquidation to Start
 The process of liquidation will be started at once, Attorney King said. Mr. Searle, as receiver, is subject to the orders of the court, and must make his report to the court. In the event that the bank does not reorganiZe, the state banking depart- ment will have no connection witl1 it, Attorney King said. The most understandable term, that is, tha language which the general public might readily comprehend, Attorney King explained, is that the bank vii. go out of business'' if liquidation is1 completed. To effect d reorganiza. ton and carry on as a banking in- stltution. 1t would be necessary to obtain new capital. Whatever changes might be made in the per- sonnel of the board of directors and officers would be effected by the new organization.
 Receiver in Authority
 With the appointment Of the re. celver, management of the affairs of the bank pass out of the hands of President John c. Loomis and the board of directors. Whether any of tl4S QlItCLOTS or Ol1lCerS would De re- tained in the event of reorganiza- ton is problematical. President Loomis declined to comment on the situation today, but indicated that he has not changed his belief and expectation that the Commercial Trust Company will continue in bus- mess.
 Opinion was divided today in ff- nancial circles as to the possibility of a reorganization. The receiver will act to convert the banks assets into cash to meet the indebtedness, the first provision to be for meeting the expenses Of the receivership and the second to pay the depositors in the savings department. Depositors in the commercial department will come third, Christmas club checks being included in this category as are industrial certificates also. Other
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New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
Happy and Unhappy Angles of
 Christmas Shown In Varied Items

the name out loud. Children always swarm around me when they hear it."
 Springfield. III, Dec. 23 (UP)- For the first time in history Negroes will gather at the grave of Abra- ham Lincoln in Oak Ridge cemetery on Christmas eve and sing carols in honor of the man who liberated them.
 Exeter, Calf, Dec. 23 UP)-"A baby sister and be sure it's sister," said four-year- old Rhea Hudson when Santa Claus inquired two weeks ago what he wanted for
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New Britain herald., 1930-12-23

Chicago, Dec. 23 (UP) wife walked into a department store. purchased an article. and whispered to the clerk: Charge it to Mrs. Santy. Mrs. Edward D. Santy." she said, 'and please don't repeat
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23

Following are two sets of stories, refecting the happy and unhappy aspects of Christmas, gathered by the United Press from all parts of the country:
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
Good News

Bluefield, Va, Dec. 23 UP)- Miss Sis" Givens, 95, oldest resident Of this town. will hang up her stock ing Christmas eve. T still believe in Santa Claus" she said.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23

Cannarella appeared in New Brit ain police court yesterday morning and, through counsel, pleaded not guilty to the charge of murder. At request of his lawyers, Attorney David L. Nair of this city and At torney Edward Mascola of Water bury, the hearing was postponed un- til January 7.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
CANNARELLA IN COURT,
 HELD FOR MARCH TERM
Boy Accused of Murder Here Arrested on Bench
 Warrant

Hartford, Dec. 23 P-A bench warrant was ordered issued by Judge Edwin c. Dickenson of the superior court today for James Can narella, 17 years old, of New Brit ain, charged with the murder last Friday night of Gilmon Miner, man- ager of the Fraternal bowling alleys of New Britain. Cannarella has been brought to the court from the jail, where he has been since Mon day, and the warrant was served on him in the court today. and the case continued to the March term of the superior court.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-23
Volume Of Packages Larger Than Can Be Handled at
 Post Office
11IH HOUR AVALANCHE
 AND STORM HANDICAPS
10000 Parcels Delivered to Homes Yesterday and Same Number Ex- pected to Be Sent to Homes Today Less 'Soupo Than Usua1-Mo- mentum Starts in Late This Year, Postmaster Says.

Due to q sudden avalanche Of packages. the parcel post station is literally swamped and there seems to be no doubt that much Of the in- coming Christmas mail will not be delivered until after Christmas.
 With a maximum force Of men and trucks at work, packages com- ing in in d steady stream as rapidly as they can be handled. d sudden snow storm retarding traffic and thereby slowing up deliveries. pre- diction was made today that the post office employees would be un- able to make d thorough cleanup before Friday. If d flood Of pack ages similar to that which arrived over Christmas last year comes in during the holiday, 1t may take un- til late Saturday to complete deliv- cries.
 Late Mailing and Weather Blamed
 Because Of late mailing and weather conditions, there will nec- essarily be a. considerable volume of parcel deliveries go over into Fri day" Postmaster H. E. Erwin stated.
 The late arrival Of packages is contrary to the situation last year. Packages arrived early. were maii- ed out earlier and were delivered as they arrived until the night before Christmas nothing remained in the office except packages which had ar- rived late in the day.
 A snow storm in the west and in New York state held up shipments to such an extent that thousands of packages arrived here on Christmas day and were delivered the next day. A repetition Of that condition, in addition to the threatened stag nation because of late mailing would be serious, 1t IS said at the post Of flee.
 Last Minute Business
 While expressing no opinion as to the cause Of the late mailing, which one clerk said was in excess of any 11th hour mailing volume he had ever seen, Postmaster Erwin pointe1 out that the entire Christmas busi- ness this year seemed to get under way late.
 The postal department delivered more than 10000 parcels yesterday and eSDeCtS to exceed that n1lr77 ho,. today.
 There has been less "soup" or misdireCted mail matter than usual this year. One envelope, unsealed, with no signature inside and ad- dressed simply to Junior" arrived today This will go to the dead let ter office unless claimed.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-05-31
SHARKEY HAS 2. LITTLE FEAR
 OF HTS SOCK
Principal in June 12 Tus- sle Boasts of Ca-
 pacity in Ring

ORANGEBURG, N. Y, May 31.- Max Schmeling will have to dem- onstrate greatly improved punching ability if he hopes to win over Jack Sharkey by a knockout at the Yankee Stadium on June 12.
 That, in effect, is the statement of Americas representative in the coming worlds heavyweight cham pionship bout as he prepares here at Gus Wilson's training site for the all-important fray
 The Lithuanian points out the fact that he has tasted the deadli- est punches of the rings best dur ing his six years of fighting with out losing the boxers coveted per pendicular position.
 All of this taking place since his knockout at the hands of Ro- nero Rojas back in 1924.
 Sharkey points to his fight with Jack Dempsey at the old Madison Square Garden in 1927 as the best example of his ability to absorb the hardest punches the modern ring has produced.
 q was not knocked out that night" says Sharkey. And I was not hurt at any stage until the former champion hit me what l still insist was a foul blow. The left hook he landed just before l went down in that seventh round did not knock me out. In fact, l did not feel it.
 Several times during the fight Dempsey landed his left hand to the head, but not until the next day did I feel the effect of the punches. I remember the next morning having difficulty putting on my hat, due to a bump almost the size of baseball on my fore head, but aside from that the deadly Dempsey punches failed to wreck any conSideraDle damage
 "Stribling, too, was great punch CT, believe" the Lith continued Tn our fight at Miami Beach last year Strib hit me squarely on the jaw, but except for going back less than an inch, it failed to feaze me
 Other great artists of the punch whom I have met were George Godfrey, Jimmy Maloney, Harry Wills and Jack Delaney. I can't remember being hurt by any of them.
 T have witnessed the moving pie lures of the Schmeling Pauline fight on many occasions, and am
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-05-31
|LEC|0N-ELKS
 TILT SUNDAY
Shorthanded Vets, Minus Star Pitchers, to Face
 Bills at 2: 30 PM.

Badly bent, but not broken, the American Legion baseball team will take the field at 2::30 pm. tomor- row against the Elks outfit in a scheduled nine-inning game.
 Fred Cameron, Legion skipper, is hard put to secure a favorable line up for the tilt. Manning, one of his best pitchers, is in Whitehorse, while Koski, the other standby, is the possessor of a stiff arm. Koski started last nights game but was taken out when his arm went hay wire. He had pitched the pre- vious game, Wednesday. and had not rested up sufficiently.
 At any rate, someone will throw the balls over the plate for the Vets. The Bills will go into the fracas with Junge on the mound and Blake catching.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-05-31
Sport ;, S1a11tS
 ALANJ.0ouD

Affairs of love and war popularly are supposed to allow of some lati- tude. For that reason there will be no move to condemn Cadet Christion Keener Cagle, whose mar riage in the summer of 1928 was revealed month before he was to get his commission, forced his res- ignition from West Point. This may be especially so because Ex- Cadet, Ex-Football Captain and Ex-All-American Cagle, despite his unceremonious custer, faces good business prospects as a football coach and bond salesman.
 The whole incident, however, al- together aside from it's purely per- sonal aspects, represents a severe blow to Army athletic pride and prestige at a time when West Point held fondly to belief that it had the upper hand in any further arguments with Annapolis.
 To appreciate just how severe this blow is, it is necessary to re- call, briefly, that one of Navy's chief attacks upon Army at the time of the break in relations in 1927 was based on the charge that West Point recruited sta rathletes having no special ambition to re- main in the service after their academy careers.
 The Navy pointed to the football stars who left the Army immedi- ately or within few years after ending West Point careers-Elmer Oliphant, John McEwan, Eugene Vidal, Ed Garbisch, Mort Sprague.
 Thus the case of Cagle develops, further to embarrass West Point, first because of his unusual promi- hence; second, because of the ethi- cal issue of his negotiations, long before possible graduation to make coaching and business connections in the South, even though these negotiations take on a different light in the interests of married man. Moreover, the tranquility of mind among those having West Points athletic destinies in hand, is not aided by the knowledge that Cagle, under academic rules. was ineligible during his last two and
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-05-31
MOOSE SWAMP VETERAN TEAM
 LAST EVENING
B to } Victory Gives Paps Tie for First Place in
 City League

While scorekeepers cried for add ing machines like babies cry for Castoria, the Moose baseball men pounded out run after run, until, after five innings against the Le- zion team, both outfits trooped from the field with the Paps ahead 23 to 3. The win gave the Moose a tie with the Vets for first place in the City League.
 It was one of the widest fiascos ever staged in the City League. The result was due partly to the fact that ball players had not been mo- tified of the contest. As but a few showed up for the afternoon game it was postponed until 6 pm, but evening found the Vets still short so they filled in with what they could pick up.
 The mixup was a laugh from start to finish. The Moose had fourteen men at bat in the opening canto, and with six hits and four errors piled up ten runs. The Le- zion made three in the same in ming on one hit and three miffs
 In the second, Kearney knocked a homer for the Paps with the sacks barren. Two hits gave the Vets another in the second. In the third the Paps got in nine more fat ones on four swats and three errors. Two errors and a single willow connection gave them three in the fourth.
 A special edition of the paper would be necessary to give the game play by play Here's the box score and summary: