New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 9, 1928, Page 11

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MAURICE DROUHIN DIES FROM CRASH I Gone Paris, Aug. 9 (P—Maurice Drou- hin, one of France's foremost piiots died today from injnri received in the final test flight of the plane in which he hoped shortly to realize his life's ambition—a flight from Paris to New York When the plane Arc-en-Ceil (Rainbow) crashed on the landing fleld at Orly airdrome yest Killed outright the mechanic, 1t Lan- 4 net. Manuel, another member of the | transatlantic crew. was injured, was Gianoli, an engineer. The plane was roaring close to the ground at about 125 miles an hour when spectators noticed a huge wing wobbling. The engines were cut off and the machine shot almost perpendicularly into the air to a height of about 450 feet. Then it slid to one side and crashed to the ground. The ill-fated plane was of novel design and built entirely of wol Rene Couzinet, 24 vear old decig of the machine, had sunk all own savings into the project and what he could gather from friends. He was plunged into despair today at the tragic death of two of hi collaborators and the wreck his hopes sucee within his g By chance it was the first flight that Couzinet had not gone up in the machine, which had performed satisfactorily in all previous tests. Lebrix Saved Joseph Lebriv, who wa gOn= on the plane on its fransat- lantic flight in the capacity of navi- as of all when s to have gator. had intended to £o on the fatal flight. He arrived at the field f hour too late T Dron n, who s ars old, at one time held the world's dura- tion flight record. H, for years chief pilot for the man com- prany and was known as one France's greatest of civilian aviators He held many French records and was especially noted for his ability to handle distance flights vere weather conditions For a time last summer, Drouhin was Charles A. Levine's pilot when Lévine planned a westward trans- atlantic flieht. Disagreements oc curred, however, and the flight was called off and Mrs Levine paid the pilot 100,000 francs Aue him under _his confract with her husbana. under se- HARTFORD HARINE IS REPORTED AS KILLED Private Meyer Stengle Gives Life 4 Fighting Rehels in Nicaragua —Many Wounded o Manazna Nic, Aus. 9 (P—Marine corps airplanes out the position one marine and ers in northern Nicaragua. The ma- rines fired on the rebels, killing ten and wounding three Private Myer Stengle of Hartford Conn., was killed. Thomas Paine Roxbury, Mass.: Russell Schoen- berger, South Charleston, West Vir- ginia, and Melvin Moiser, Topeka Kas, were wounded. They were taken to Puerto Cabezas by plane for medical treatment. It was stated there that they would recover un less complications developed The marines were members of a detachment of fifty under Captain Merritt A. Edson of \surington, Vt., who were hunting ont a band of rebels helieved to be in tha Coco river region They were making their wav up ‘he Coco river in boats and sighted the band about 20 miles from Wam 5lan on Tuesday. The marines open *d fire on the rebels who gathered today were secking of rebels who killed enand. this B )(’/)"Bl”/(/”fl/ Bread WhiteRose Breabp Most Famous Air Pilot in France wounded threa otn. | |along the shore and a brisk en- counter followed. It was estimated that more than 100 insurgents were in the band | They were believed to be the mawy body of the rebel forces which had |been bombed by marine airplanes |on July 24. Active p rcuit of the rebels was |undertaken by planes soon after the !encounter. Tt was the largest num- ber of insurgents that had been ‘kfllsd in many months. {MYSTERY SURROUNDS - SHOOTING OF EDD State and County Police Seek Man Who Wounded Attorney | on Golf Course, Saratoga Springs, N. Y. Aug 9 (F—State, county and city police today sought in vain for a motive which they could ascribe for the mysterious shooting yesterday of County Attorney Edward E. Eddy while playing a golf wmatch with John W. Nichols on the links of the MacGregor golf course, just outside the city limits. A young man, mask- #d by a handkerchief. stepped from a woods near the fourth tee, while | Eddy was preparing play and on receiving a jocose reply to his command to “stick 'em up,” shot the county attorney in the groin At the Saratoga hospital X-rays located the bullet in Mr. Eddy's hip nd physicians reported he had more than an even chance" for recovery I An attempt to hink the shooting in some way with the gambling and now under way by di- |rect orders from Gov. Smith was ridiculed by the officials, who point- ed out that Mr. Eddy seldom sf |ever took part in any criminal secution and never was active in politics £ of state troop- members of s police force rched the surrounding country all last night without reporting any |trace of the man who committed the assault. Mr. Nichols, Mr. Eddy’s companion, described young as accurately as possible v of the fact that the man most of his face was covered by the handker- chief mask. The man also shot at r. Nichols but without effect when Nichols started towards him The miscreant then disappeared in the woods LUCHSIN Lima, Peru, Aug mander John J. Luck | member of the American Naval mis- | sion in Pern. died yesterday at Bel- la Vista hospital Com- Jr., a $1.45 Now SMITH'S REPLY WILL | BE IN THE CHURCH !Governor's Answer to Dr. straton win Baptist Edifice. Be Made in | New York, Aug. 9 (UP) — Gov- lernor Smith’s reply to Dr. John |Roach Straton’s attack on his fit- ness to serve in public office will ibe made from the same pulpit where Dr. Straton called the gov- |ernor “the deadliest foe in America |today of the forces of moral pro- gress and true political wisdom.” This was indicated today by close |friends of the state’s chief execu- [tive, who said .Smith was adverse to the Baptist pastor's suggestion that the debate be held in Madison Square Garden. | The governor prefers to answer |Dr. Straton in the Calvary Baptist Ichurch where the allegations wers |voiced By the clergyman. | Political sbservers see in the de- {bate the governor's last defensive {move before taking up the offensive | on the issues of the national battle | Meanwhile at Greenwood Lake, N. J. Dr. Straton was praying for divine guidance and delving research to back his charges | He said he had expected the gov- ernor fo challenge his allegations. inta | “I thought the governor would {2ct just as he did.” Dr. Straton said. “because 1 know that he is a Istraight-forward, out-spoken man. i 4id not think that he would p: |my attack to pass unchallenged The pastor was still insistent that Madison Square Garden would bs the 1deal meeting place for the ver- bal duel. He said the church would |be inadequate to accommodate the crowds which undoubtedly would be attracted 'HOPE, GASTRO'S ARREST " WILL SHOW SOMETHING Believe Tt May Bring Out Political Aspects to Obregen's Assassination, Mexico City, Aug 9 (UP)—Au- rities today hoped that the arrest of Carlos Castro might show what, |if any. political aspects there were 10 the assassination of General Al- |varo Obregon Castro is known as a profescional political demonstrator. He has been arrested hefore and was blamed !with Manuel Trejos in the hombing of tha chamher of deputies building | several months ago. Globe Clothing House SUMMER (Clearance Sale OF - Dorothy Dodd Shoes ‘4,15 Shoes that sold for $7.50 and $9.00 Includes all the seasonable shades as Honey Beige, Fawn, Shell Gray, White Kid and all Sport Shoes. ALLEN—A"HOSIERY $1.95 Now $1.69 All full fashioned Silk Stockings in the Summer shades Globe Clothing House COR. MAIN and W. MAIN STS. $L.19 NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, itc. It was considered possible thut he might be the link between Jose De Leon Torai. the confessed as- Isassin, and outside influences. He was known to be friendly with Toral and also was a friend of Trejos, who is reported to have given Torel the pistol with which the president- elect was shot Police thus far have refused to say what information Castro has given them other than to indicate it was “most important." Alienists meanwhile are examining | Toral's sanity and this probably will delay his trial until next month. The Obregonista party today made |arrangements to observe August 17 as the first month's anniversary of |the slaying of the popular presi- dent-elect. There will be demonstra- tions everywhere throughout the nation. the most of which probably Wwill be silent parades in which the participants will carry banners on Which will be the word: “Justice.” Meanwhile authorities today de- nied there had been any new ar- rests since Castro surrendered re- PET DOG STO! Mrs Ida Taplin of 45 Walnut strect has complained to the police that two little boys stole a pet dog from near her home. The dog, which 1s out of a dog hospital only a few weeks, having been there for two broken legs and other injuries, still 15 in need of medical attention and Mrs. Taplin is anxious to recover it. She also has notified the city clerk and the dog warden. 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Russian Pony Coats with Jolmny Collars, $125. Mendoza Beaver Sports Coats, leather belt and uffs, $125. Russian Caracul Coats, with Johnny Collars, $125. Russian Caracul, full skins, Fox collars to match, $125. Russian Pony Coats, with Johnny collars, $125. Beige Caracul Coats, with Johnny collars, $125. Handsomely Lined Throughout With Silk An Accommodating Price Range *198 to *1,000 We have an assortment which meets the ments ot Hm@m. From Fur Coats at $198 to $1,000 —you'll find & model that meets the approval of your style sense and & price that is striatly in sccord with your purse. SECOND FLOOR

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