New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 31, 1928, Page 14

‘CAFE SCENE OF JGAGO HURDER Two Sbot o Deatl; Poce Make Ouick Armst Chieago, Dec. 31 UP—Two men of the beer racket, Willlam Guoner McPadden a© Hugh “Stubby” Mc- Govern, were shot to death early today at the Granada cafe, €8th| street and Cottage Grove avenue. Nearly 200 patrons who had been | dining and dancing scrambled under tables, dashed for exits or hid be- hind pillars at the sound of the six shots fired in rapld succession. De- spite the number present, very few witnessed the actual shooting, which was at a table in a secluded corner of the cafe, one of the better known | night clubs of the south side. Mahoney Arrested George Mahoney, a pistol in his hand, was arrested as he stood among the frightened guests a mo- ment after the shooting. Police said six shots had been fired from his re- volver. McGovern was described by polce as a former associate of Al (Scar- face) Capone, and reputed foe of Ralph 8heldon in beer operations on the south -side. McPadden, a pal of MoGovern, was a business agent' for the Asbestos Pipe Coverers' union. *The slayer's marksmanshlp was| unusually accurate, as gang shoot- | ingw go. Both men were shot through the heart, and there was a bullet hole in McGovern's forehead. The first shots went wide, giving McGover: chance to draw his pis- tol. It was still in his hand, unfired, when he fell. McPadden had no weapon. McGovern, McPadden, two other men and four women had entered the cafe about 1 a. m., and had been 1 about an ho vo | the windows. women entered and took a table . . v weewsvs said Mahoney \alked over to the others' table, said a few words to McGovern, and then the guns flashed. Police Sergeant Tim Sullivan, who arrested Mahoney said: Revolver Empty “When I heard six shots, I ran in from the lobby. Mahoney was stand- ing by his table holding the revolver. I ran up behind him and hit him ‘with my fist in the back of the neck. He dropped the weapon and tried to seize my revolver, but I subdued him. The revolver he was holding was empty.” Police also are looking for Charles Baldwin, drugstor owner, following | cuation of foreign women and chil- | (dren from Kabul would be accom- information that immediately after the shooting a man dashed from the cafe and drove away in an autome- ble having license plates issued to Baldwin. Afghan Situation Is Reported Improving Peshawar, India, Dec. 31 UP—Ad- vices from Afghanistan today ind{- cated that the situation if anything ‘was improving. Kabul was reported to be quiet and it was believed no rebel troops were within 20 miles of the capitol. It was reported reenforcements were being moved there from Kandahar, Hereat and the northern provinces. The road from Kabul to Kanda- har, which provides a route to India in the direction of Quetta, I8 now | safe but probably blocked in the | Ghaznl area by heavy snow. 1t was understood that all Almad | Khan, lately governor of Kabul, was | in charge at the town of Jalalabad | from which point he was attempting with some success to treat with the | rebels. | It was hoped that complete eva- | plished tomorrow in one machine, ON POLICE BLOTTER F. W. Loomis of 113 Harrison street complained of the theft of lights off the Christmas tree in his | yard. Complaint was made that skaters | were using the pond on the A. W. Stanley farm near Tbelle's correr | yesterday, contrary to the wizhes of the manager of the farm. John Brilakis of the Mentral Lunch reported the theft of his n.u(omebllol in the rear of the Mohican rharket | on Main street. Two boys were caught stealing merchandise in Grant's store Satur- day night and were turned over to | the police. C. F. Tweed of 221 Columhlul street reported at 7:20 Saturday night that some one was prowling about his home and trying to raise ‘The police investi. gated but found nobody on the | premises. John Bergin, a navy recruiting of- | ficer, reported the loss of his brief jcase out of his automobile which was parked on Chestnut street. WELL BARY CONFERENCE The schedule for the Well Baby Conferences conducted by the Visit- ing Nurse asmociation for the week of December 31st, will be as follows: Tuesday, New Year's day. confer- ence omitted. Wednesday, 52 Center |street, 2:30 to 4 p. m. Thursday, | Washington street school, 2:30 to 4 P. m. Friday, FEast street schéol, 2:30 to 4 p. m. Examining physician, Dr. L. B. Slycs. |and Canada regard the election of | NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, MONDAY, London — As a thank offering for | his escape in a motor car accident, ' Lord Beaverbrook, newspaper mag- nate, will distribute 25,000 to worthy causes. He was cut by glass | when his automobile was in collision with & truck.. ‘ New York — Adolph Lewisohn, | copper magnate and philanthropiat, ' disagrees with Henry Ford. He feels saving is just as important a part of success as spending for self im- | provement. He has ten points for young men who would rise early and | earn; make a budget; record expen- | ditures; have a bank account;.carry life insurance; own your own home; make a will; invest in safe secur- ities; pay bills promptly; share with others. Philadelphia — Most of 50 selected newspaper editors of this country Hoover as the greatest domestic event of the year and the Kellogg treaty as the greatest International matter. Their views were obtained | by the Rev. Ivan Murray Rose, Baptist. New York — Betty Wilson, swim- ming instructor, who won $500 by talking 97 hours, says she knows no easier way to make that amount of money. She shared first prize with one Howard Williams in an endur- ance gabfest. Hollywood, Cal. — John Barry-: more and Dolores Costello are to have a deferred honeymoon in the south seas on his yacht, New York — Belated revelations as to the De Vos-Hudkins fight last week say that Tony Biddle arranged for millionaires to wusher socially prominent persons to ringside seats in Madison &quare Garden. Women on arriving were handed baby blue slips. Typ :al ones: “Mrs. Reginald Vanderbilt will be escorted by Mr. Willlam Rhinelander Stewart, Jr.” “Will Mr. Malcolm Meacham kindly |accompany Princess Francesca Ros- | pigliost?” New Haven — Word received here of death by drowning in Crantérd, IN. J.,, of Norman $. Hall, Yale var- | ity guard and stellar athlete of two | years ago. | Greenwich — Vincent Ball of Rye, | N. Y. instantly killed in auto-| wagon crash, New London — Four adults and five children riding in automobile | escape with minor cuts and bruises ' !dict that Willlam Weston, | o'clock. | and. each member is asked to have FLASHES OF LIFE: KELLOGG PACT THOUGHT MOST IMPORTANT ‘when car turns over after being fore- ed off road. _ Waterbury — Joseph Milite ¢ .4 family return from short visit to find home in ruins. Fire destroyed house. Trumbull — Rev. Duncan Grant Porteous, arrested in Bridgeport theater because of alleged suspicious conduct, absent from pulpit of Nich- ols M. E. church of which he is pas- tor. Waterbury — Albert Rogers, 42, wanted in New Haven for violation of probation, arrested while calling police headquarters in Elm City on telephone. Waterbury — Death of George Benton, attributed to influenza, swells total death here from disease to three. New Haven — Charles Fasilo, 14, and Henry Gebel, 14, are first “thin ice” victims reported here. They drowned in small pond. New Haven — Authorities pre- wanted tere on murder charge, will first be tried in Philadelphlia where he is held on similar charge. Bethel — Mra. Adeline Bartram Clapp celebrates 102nd birthday. Hartford — Mrs. Katherine H. Noonan dies of influenza. Hartford — Chamber of Com- merce urges New York, New Haven and Hartford rallroad to discontinue | practice of labelling cars “New Ha- ven” and Hartford loses prestige by shortening of full name. NEWINGTON NEWS Newlngton, Dec. 31—The Newing- ton Girls' club will meet at the Lome of Cleora Stebbins Friday eve- ning, Jan. 4, 1929 at 7:30. Mrs. Dwight Clinchester will install the new officers, The first meting of the New Year of the Ladies’ Aid will'be held in the Congregational parish house Wednesday afternoon, at 2:30 There will be a roll call a quotation or item of interest. All women of the community are in- vited to attend. A play entilled “A Poor Married an” will be given by the Wapping | Hi DECEMBER 31, 1928, Grange Dramatic club Wednesday evening in Newingtom Grange hall. The Newington Voluntesr Dept. was called to extinguish one of the most serious grass fires of the year Sunday afternoon at Elm Hill. With the high wind blowipg the serious- ress of the blase was soon apparent to the residents of the district and many volunteers, men and women, gave a helping hand. The fire spread with great rapidity and soon reached the Camp woods on both sides of the trolley tracks. The need of a department at Maple Hill is very apparent as much contusion in caused by the fact that Maple Hill telephone service is cov- ered by the New Britain exchange, partment is covered by the Valley exchange at Wethersfield. Y. W. C. A. NOTES The Y. W. C. A. has furnished a hobby shop for the girl who likes to work with tools. This room is lo. cated in the basement of the ad. ministration building. The girls were allowed to decorate the room and made an excellent job of it. The color chosen for the furniture was light green. Benches, tools and paints have opened up new worlds for the Girl Reserves. At Christmas time the shop was turned into Santa Claus' work shop. The girls secured used toys from their friends. These were mended and repainted. The toys were given to the Welfare Assocla- tion to distribute. Many of the girls made their own Christmas gi’ts in the hobby shop. December was & busy months for the Girl Reserves. There were 50 events at the Y. W. bullding for the organization. The project of the Owakiya club was a party given to 14 small poor children. Each child was given & toy, & stocking filled with candy and nuts, an orange and a pair of woven gloves. The leader The Wohelo club made and filed 20 tarleton stockings and presented them, with toys, to the Day Nursery. Mrs. Leon Kibbe is the leader of the club. “he Girl Reserves also had & Christmas party planned by their Inter Club Council and held in the Y. W. C. A. gym. One interesting project the girls are working on s a newspaper. The paper is managed by the girls and tells the story of their activities, month by month. ENTERTAINS AT BRIDGE Miss Agnes Peplaw entertained two tables of bridge last evening, at her home, 198 Maple street. Prizes 'were won by Miss Althea Rosen of while the Newington Volunteer de. |- JEWS SEND NOTE 10 GHRISTIANS I Pist Exchungs o Grelng” Botween Faiths I - Washington, Dec. 31 UB—The first exchange of New Year greetings he- tween the Christian and Jewish faiths was completed today 'hnl the synagogue council of America sent & message te all members of the Protestant and Catholic churcher It was in pesponse to & similar' greeting sent last September by thol Federal Council of Churches eof Christ in America on the occasion of the Jewish New Year. | Issued over the signature of the council's chairman, the Rev. Dr Abram 8imon, the memage said: l Measage *To the members of the Protest- ant and Catholic churches: | “The Synagogue Council of Amer- ica finds In the beginning of our secular new year an excellent oppor- tunity for the interchange of good wishes and for a brave determins- tion to convert resolutions of goo’ will into positive action and conduct In extending to all of you its sin cerest felicitations, it is most mind |tul of pur common bond in the ex- altation of America, its fear of God its protection of the freedom of con- aclence and its respect” for honest differences of opinion in religion are emphasized at such & time as this We cannot but see in them the ful filiment of the highest ideals of the religious groups of our country. “With this feeling uppermost in our minds we join with you, broth. ers and sisters of this land, in pray- ing that our country may alwayr |continue to be guided by thesa teachings of our fathers, and that through them it may remain a guid- ing light to the world.” Organizations in the Synagogu~ council, and their official represen- tatives follow: Union of Orthodox Jewish Con- gregations of America, Herhert 8 Goldstein; Rabbinical Councll of the Unlon of Orthodox Jewish Congrega- tions of America, Leo Jung; Union of American Hebrew Conmntlou.‘ Abram Simon; Central Conference of American Rabbls, Samuel Schul- man; United Synagogue of America, Elias L. Solomon: Rabbinical As-' sembly of the Jewish Theological Seminary, Louls Finkelstein, I Forty new school districts have been established {n Alberta, C~vada, in the first nine months of 1928— making a grand total of about 3,500 / tford ands Miss Ruth Naughto: in the province, | MORTGAGE LOANS ON REAL ESTATE Located in New Britain, Plainville and Bristol helping Plainville to grow. ! Condensed Statement o k| [ at close of business Dec. 24, 1928 | $3,248,079.70 . $50,000.00 100,000.00 Undivided Profits . . 11545158 Deposits ..... . 2,082,628.18 $3,248,070.70 . ThePlainville Trust Co. Phinville, Conn. THE FIDELITY FINANCE CORPORATION 136 West Main Street New Britain, Conn.