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he Oshawa Daily Times JED SR SRR $29,000 TAKEN IN TORONTO BANK ROBBERY The OSHAWA, ONTARIO. THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 1928 10 Cents a Week; 2 Cents a Copy. Canadian C. of C. Officials Speak at Luncheon Quebec Minister and Premier Resent "Bluff" of uU. S. to Save Flier Bremen Fliers Leave Greenly _ This Morning (By Canadian Press) Quebee, April 26,--The . Ford relief plane took off from Greenly Island at 7.45 this morning with the Bre- men crew for Lake St, Ag- nes. The Bremen was left on the island, The depart- ure of the crew was an- nounced by Government wireless, MISSIONARY 1S REPORTED TAKEN U.S, Legation at Peking In. vestigating--Southern Ar- mies at Tsinan (Cable Service To The Times By Canadian Press) Peking, April 26--United States legation was investigating a report hn that L, Oshorn, of the Nazaren ion of Chaocheng, Shantung, had been taken prisoner of the Nationals ist army in their advance across that province, Shanghai, April 26--Who won? Is the guestion being asked here, Re- ports from the Naking government pay southern armies occupied Tsinan Jast night but other advices say the OF Sho wit, are still in possession nt ---------- en HELEN WILLS AND HER COMPANION AT PARIS, PLAY TENNIS (Cable Service To The Times By Canadian Press) Paris, April 26--Helen Wills and her companion, Penelope Anderson of Richmond, Va. shook off their sea legs at racing club here. They played a couple sets of tennis and Miss Wills particularly was in fine orm, TO TAKE CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS AGAINST MONARCHY AGITATOR I-- (Cable Service To The Times By Canadian Press) Vienna, April 26--Criminal pro- ceedings were instituted today against Colonel Wolfe, president of the loyal people's party, for attempt- in gto overthrow the present repub- lic and substitute for it a monarchy, ILLINOIS WITHDRAWS SUPPORT FROM U.S, OLYMPIC SOCCER TEAM (By Associated Press) Chicago, April 26--Disatisfaction with the selection of the United States Olympic soccer team, Illinois Btate Football Association has with- frawn further support for the Olym- pic fund being raised by the U.8.F.A. BRIAND'S CONDITION SLIGHTLY IMPROVED (By Capadian Press) gor April 26--Although fever still persisted, the condition of Ar- fstide Briand, foreisy nn, im- proved during the PLANS FOR HOTEL TO BE COMPLETE IN TWO WEEKS Hon. Athanese David, Pro- vincial Secretary, in Ad- dress at Quebec Scores Those Who Let Lindbergh "Risk His Life on a Vul- gar, if Spectacular, Public. ity Stunt" HAVE PLENTY OF THE SERUM Pays Tribute to the Heroic Aviator, But Does Not Like Being Called "a Land of Ignorants -- Premier Says One Aviator Inquir- ed if Quebec Had a Hospi. tal and a Hotel By Canadian Press) Montreal, April 26--""Why this bluff?" asked Hon, .Athanase David, provincial secretary, in the course of a speech last night dealing with the rushing of anti pneumonia serum from New York to Quebec in the case of Floyd Bennett, who died at Que- bec yesterday of pneumonia. Premier Taschereau announced there was plenty of anti pneumonia serum in the province, "As for Col, Lindbergh," said Mr, David, "I have He utmost respect and admiration, He reflects the bravery of youth, I am his greatest admirer, But why this bluff? and especially this bluff perpetrated by means of an American, a world cele- braty? "I wish to make it quite clear that T am not anti-American, but I cannot stomach this way of taking profit of a tragic situation under a mask of charity, Here we have everything that is necessary and we do not need them to come from the united States to bring vs serum. We can get along without American. doctors, he they most accomplished specialists of that great country," "The serum--why they did not even try it, It was not a good one. We pass for a country of snows. I salute the heroes who flew from Ireland to Greenly Island, They have not heen able'to get away frrom that remote part of our province, 'That," said the minister, "is bad enough without calling us a land of ignorants, We have scientists--we have serums, True, we have not all laboratories needed--but if we could have that I hope we could he safe- guarded from such a piece of gtupid- ity as an aeroplane being flown from New York up here with a serum that we already possess in more than sifficient quantity. "I must bitterly reprove" con- cluded Mr, David, "those who have gone so far as to send a great hero like Col. Lindbergh on such a futile mission, to Jet him risk his life on a vulgar, if spectacular, publicity stunt." Mr. Taschereau said: "In Quebec we saw American aviators yesterday who ostensibly had come to save the life of a hero, But we had all that was wanter here. We have excellent doctors here, We have serum. We have oxygen, may be even too much of the latter. One of those aviators asked if there was a hospital in Quebec and he asked if there was a hotel in Quebec where the aviator could find a room to say in." "Gentle men,", he declared "it seems to be time that we made our country known." JAPANESE IN RACE AROUND THE WORLD CLOSE TOGETHER (Cable Service To The Times By Canad jan Press) London, April 26--Toichiro Araka, Japanese, engaged ni the race around the world eastward against west bound competitor, arrived here today from Paris. 'He later boarded a plane and left for Berlin. A few hours after his competitor left Ber-fn, lin for London. CREW ESCAPES AS TANKER EXPLODES (By Associated Press) New York, 26--Radio cor- poration of hie iio r today that an S.0.S. received at its Cha- tanker overbrook had blown up of the Florida coast. The crew escaped in life boats and were picked up by Standard oil tanker weller, which was nearby and witnessed the explo- [CHAMBER AND ROTARY CLUB MEET JOINTLY United Canada, Industrially and Commercially, Keynote of Addresses ORIGIN OF CHAMBER A, M, Dollar, Canadian President, and W, M, Birks, Chief Speakers With over 150 business men of this city dttending the Oshawa Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club held a joint luncheon in Welsh's Parlors at noon today, President A, G. Storie of the Ro- tary Club and G, W, McLaughlin, president of the Chamber of Com- merce, shared the honors as chairmen, and the chief speakers were A, M, Dollar, Vancouver, President of the Canadian Cham- ber of Commerce, and W, M, Birks, Montreal, chairman of the executive committee of the Cana- dian Chamber of Commerce, Besides these two speakers, the guests included John A, Tory, vice-president of the Toronto Board of Trade, who introduced Mr, Dollar; George C. Martin, Hamilton, president of the On- tario Associated Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce, who introduced Mr, Birks; and Thomas Dutton, president of the Peter- bore Chamber of Commerce, who also spoke briefly. W. McLeod Clarke, Montreal, secretary of the Canadian Cham- her of Commerce, who spnke in this city during the organization campaign of the local Chamber was present today. Besides Mr, Tory, the Toronto Board of Trade was represented by F, D. Tol- chard, its secretary, and R. P. Baker, treasurer, Secretary Frank G. Stinson, Vice-President Lieut.- Col. C, H, Ackerman, and Robert Abbhntt were also present from the Peterhoro Chamber. of Commerce, and the Belleville Chamber was represented by Mr. Springer and Mr, Ketchinson, G. W. Forsyth, warden of the county of Ontario, was also a guest at the luncheon, Following the toast to "The King," W. A. Dewland sang "Ho, Ho, Come to the Fair," accom~ panied by G.'W. Hénley, Alex. Storie of the Rotary Club formal- ly turned the meeting over to the guidance of G. W. McLaughlin, President of the Oshawa Chamber of Commerce. After the guests were introduced, Mr. Tory of To- ronto was called upon to intro- duee Mr. Dollar, the first speak- er.» Mr. Tory outlined briefly the origin of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, of which Mr, Dol- lar is the second chairman, suc- ceeding Mr, J. H. Gundy of To- ronto. Mr. Dollar is recoghized from coast to coast as an out- standing business man, Mr. Tory said, and he is president of .the Canpadian-American Shipping Co., past president of the Vancouver Board of Trade, as well as presi» dent of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and holding active po- sitions in other organizations. Bringing greetings from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce an from the * Vancouver Ro'ary Ciub, Mr. Doilar prefaced his re- marks with an elaboration of Mr. Tory's outline of the origin of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, He paid tribute to J. H. Gundy, who had carried the organization through the first year, and to Mr. Birks and Mr. Clarke, his fellow members on the executive, who had spent a great deal of time travelling through the Dominion, (Continued on page 3) THREE MINOR CASES IN POLICE COURT Only three cases came before Magistrate Hind in police court this orping. John Dair was fined the usual $20 and costs for being in- toxicated. He had met a friend jast might, whom he hadn't seen for years, he told the court, so they had a little drink together. He has been out of work all winter, and was to start on a job this morning, but his indiscretion prov- ed rather costly. Warner L. Brown, taxi man, paid the usual fine for driving kis au- tomobile without the necessary lights. George Rutka appeared for a continuation of the hearing of the charge of assaulting his wife. whieh was further adjourned until Thurs- day, May 3. [Defense Counsel Offers Apology for Remark to Officer at Currie Trial Poland Planning Trans - Atlantic Flight in Plane Canadian Press) Warsaw, April 26--Poland is preparing to step into the field of trans-Atlantic avia- tion, It has just been learned that for more than a year the ministry of war has been going ahead with plans for a flight to New York probably by way of the Azores. Major Louis Idjikawski and Major Carimir Kubala have been de- signated as pilots and for some time have been in France undergoing special training and selecting their machine, OPEN NIGHT AT RATEPAYERS' ASSN Fine Program at Women and Children's Night-- Great Success , (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, April 26,--Women's and children's night held by the South Ward Ratepayers' Associa- tion in the Port Whitby commun- ity hall last "t proved 1 'an a very succes:.ul event and 1. muoers of the association are seriously con- sidering making it an annual pf- fair, The spacious hall was packed §; to the door with citizens of the south ward, their wives and child- ren, A most entertaining program was provided including monologues, comic songs, ventril quist displays, skits and orchestrations, The say- ings of Jerry, the ventriloquist doll, and his lady friend Henrietta were particularly pleasing to the younger eiement in the audience. The efforts of the visiting artists were much appreciated judging the hearty applause they received. The entertainers were Mr. and Mrs. Kelly, Miss Mason, Mr. Burton Fletcher and Earl Graham's Var- sity Collegians' orchestra, all of Toronto, Mr. Kelly in co-operation with Mrs, Kelly and Miss Mason provided several Irish songs and also the ventriloquist doll perform- ance, while Mr. Fletcher sang and acted comic pieces. The orchestra which consisted of susaphone, saxa- phone, violin, banjo, traps and piano contributed a number of smart selections. At the conclusion of the pro- gram Mr. Seymour Whitney, presi- dent of the South Ward Ratepay- ers' Association made a few ap- propriate remarks in which he thanked the performers from To- roto and also alluded to the splen- did way in which the children pres- ent had behaved throughout. Wm. Harden, secretary of the associa- tion, also spoke briefly. Bounteous refreshments of sand- wiches, cake, lemonade and coffee were then served while big balloons of many bright colors were dis- tribufed among the kiddies. The meeting concluded at 11 o'clock. INAUGURATION AIR MAIL POSTPONED BY WEATHER Montreal, April 25.--The air- mail service between Montreal and Father Point, which it was expect- ed would haye been inaugurated today, will not materialize until Saturday, due to weather condi- tions. It is expected that the Car- tierville landing fiel * will be used on Saturday instead of the one at St. Hubert, owing to the fact that the former is in much better copdition. The plane, which is tw leaye Saturday, will take the mails from the incoming S. B Regina, and for the outbound S. S. Calgarie. Frank Regan, wn, Chief Counsel for Preston and Currie Expresses Regret That He Said Lieut, Gregg Was "a Pretty Good Man for an Adjutant" UNAWARE OF HIS WAR RECORD General Clarke Explains the Brigade's Movements and Objectives Prior to Entry Into Mons -- Other Ex. Army Men Called as to Circumstances Surround- ing Armistice (By Canadian Press) Cobourg, April 26.--An expression of regret by Frank Regan, chief de- fence counsel, for the remark he passed last might. that Lieut, Gregg, + MC. and Bar, was a "pretty good man for an Adjutant" featured the resumption of the fifty thousand dollar libel action of Sir Arthur Currie today. Defense counsel said he was un- aware of Mr, Gregg's war record and regretted very deeply if his re- mark had been interpreted as slight on a very gallant officer, Evidence * this morning was given chiefly hy Brigadier General J, Clarke, M.P, who had formerly commanded the Seventh Canadian Infaatry Brigade, ; General Clarke explained movements and objectives of frigade prior to the entry fons, An apology by Frank Regan, counsel for the defence, featured the opening of the Currie libel action to- day, M- Regan made apologies for his remark "You're a pretty good man for an Adjutant," to Lieut. M. Gregg, V.C, M.C, at yesterday's sitting for which he was rebuked by His Lordship, Mr. Regan wanted to express his deepest regret in giving expression to the statement that might be interpreted as a reflection on a gallant soldier. Had he known that Mr, Gregg was the recipient of the highest honor in the gift of His Majesty, he would not have uttered the emg ark, he said. C. Thompson, Montreal, was the a witness today. He had not heard anything of the Armistice un- til the morning of November 11, Sgt. Clark, Montreal, formerly with the R.C.R., said that at nine o'clock on the night of November 10 things were so quiet that several men were sent across the canal towards Mons and then the entire company march- ed across between eight and nine a.m. The third witness, Roy Russell, was also in the R.C.R. he had secn a German officer and some men on the night f November 10. He did not know if Germans were establish- ing a machine gun post, but the man next to him threw a bomb and "when we got up to them the officer and one of the Germans were dead." the the into HEALTHY GROWTH REPORTED IN ORGANIZED LABOR CIRCLES Ottawa, April 25.--As a result of a meeting here of the Executive Council of the Dominion Trades and Labor Congress, President Tom Moore stated today that it bad been decided to fix the opening date of the annual .congress, to be held this year in Toronto, as Sept. 10. A healthy growth in the mrember- ship of the congress all over the Dominion was reported. Present at the Council meeting also were some representatives of affiliated organizations using the trade union label, and general sat- isfaction was expressed that recent legislation protecting the use of the label was proving effective. Ice Chains in St. Mary's River Will Soon Release y. Associated Press) (B Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., April 26-- Ice chains which have * bound 22 grain laden steamers to St. Mary's river throughout the winter have been partially broken. The tug fav- orite late yesterday reached the steamer, Eads, twelve miles below the Sault, and towed it through the ice to detour: Before other vegsels may move down the river, however, tugs must open a Way through the ice to 4 point where the Eads was winter: Warm weather may open the way before the end of the week. Ice is still solid above the locks, around Whitefish Bay. Drift ice from Lake Superior has accumulated around Whitefish Point, and steamer pas- sage is not expected to be effected until next week. IMPRESSIVE TRIBUTE PAID DEAD FLIER Body of Floyd Bennett is Placed on Train for New York MILITARY HONORS Thousands March With Bowed Heads--Regiment Fires Last Salute (By Canadian Press) Quebec, April 26.,--The body of Floyd Bennett, who died here yes- terday of pneumonia, was placed aboard the train for New York to- day amid one of the most 'impres- sive scenes Quebec has ever witness. ed. Following a service at the hos- pital chapel, the casket was placed on a gun carriage and drawn through the streets to the station, while thousands of people marched with bowed heads and with every outward manifestation of sorrow behind it. ; Commander Byrd, and military officers of local units followed close- ly behind, and Mrs. Bennett, accoms= panied by the American Consul and his wife, were in a closed carriage, At the station, a detail of the Royal 22nd Regiment fired the last sa- lute over the casket, as aeroplanes droned overhead in a farewell ves- ture to the famous flier. Berlin, April 26.--The death of Floyd Bennett has aroused pro- found sympathy throughout Gery raany, and this found expression in tributes paid the flier by the met- ropolitan newspapers today. A -- OPTIMISM IS KEYNOTE OF QUEBEC OM,A, ANNUAL Montreal, April 25.--Henry Rol- land of this city was today chosen Chairman of the Quebec Division of the @anadian Manufacturers' As- sociation at the twenty-eighth an- nual meeting of the division. N. C. Polson, Jr., alse of Montreal, was elected as Vice-Chairman for the coming year. Representatives elect- ed to the Quebec Division Execu- tive Committee included: R. E. Parks, Arvida, Que.; WwW, G. E Aird, Three Rivers, Que.; F. C. Christian, Drummondville, Qne.; Claude Spafford, Sherbrooke, Que,; D. G. McRae, Sherbrooke, Que,; J J. Harpell, Gardenvale, Que., and the following from Quebec City; A. C. Picard, Lucien Borne, L. Lavoie, J. O, Chalifour, L, R. Ram- say, In presenting his report for 1927-28, ¥, R. Whittall of Mont- real, the retiring Chairman, said that industrial development in Province of Quebec had been even more marked duping the past year than had besi forecast at the close of the year 1926-27, He pointed to an active season in the Port of Montreal, the mineral development in the Rouyn district, and to the Leavy production of newsprint as signs of a progressive year, WILL PAY WITH LIFE. FOR DEATH OF DOCTOR Ottawa, April 25.--Alex. Oshuk of Regina will pay the death pen- alty tomorrow morning for the murder of Dr. William W, Brown. Cabinet having reviewed the case, has decided that there will be no interference with the sentence of the trial court. Dr. Brown, a prominent physi- sian of Moose Jaw, was murdered on October 3,,1927, after the con- victed man had charged the doe- tor with extorting money for un- successful treatment. The trial of Oshuk took place on January 17 last before the Court of King's Bench of Saskatchewan. NEW N. 8. MINERS' CONTRACT ENDORSES PROFIT-SHARING Glace Bay, N.S., April 25.--The pew contract to be negotiated be- tween the United Mine Workers of America, District 26, and The British Steel Corporation, agreed upon. at recent comferences and ratified by an overwhelming vote lof the membership, was under con- sideration today at a2 meeting of the District Executive of the miners' organization, and it is expected that it will be signed by the re- sponsible officers: of the corpora- tion and the union by the end of this week. It fs retroactive to Feb. 1 of this year and is based on a profit-sharing plan of employment, running for two years. WEATHER Moderate - morthwestly lida, fine today and Friday a little higher temperature, * 'to fire. of Gun Bank Branch at Elm and McCaul Streets, When Only a Lady Customer and Three Male Employ- ees Are Present SCOOP UP CASH FROM DRAWER Thugs Make Good Their Escape in a Sedan While Manager and Teller Fire Shots After Them --- Sec. ond Robbery at the Same Branch (By Canadian Press) Toronto, April 26. --One of the lar- gest bank holdups 'in the history of Toronto was carried out by three armed bandits today at the Standard Bank of Canada branch, McCaul and Elm streets, when cash and securi- ties totalling about $29,000 were scc- ured and carried off. Three bandits drove up to the bank. The only person, with the ex- ception of the staff in the bank at the time, was Miss Mildred Stein, a customer. At the point of revolvers the men forced the staff of three male employees 'and the woman cus- tomer into the vault, scooped np $15,000 in negotiable securities, $9,000 in cash and $5,000 in non negotiable securities, dropped. the loot in a bag and escaped, As the motor car made away with the bandits and their loot, the manus ager and teller secured their revoly- ers and fired several shots after them without apparent effect. This is the second time within the past few years that this branch has been held up. ---------- CHILDREN PLAYING WITH MATCHES SET WHOLE TOWN ABLAZE nr pr-- (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) Press-Burk, Czecho Slavokia, April 26--Little children playing with mat- ches set fire to the town of Gross Geovitz, causing the destruction of 34 buildings. J BREMEN CREW PASS OVER CLARKE CITY Quebec, April 26,--A bulletin from Clarke City, Que, said the Ford re- lief plane, carrying the crew of the transatlantic plane Bremen, passed over that town at 1.10 p.m, Lake St, Agnes, the probable destination of the plane, is about 250 miles edst of Clarke City. PAYS DEATH PENALTY FOR REGINA MURDER (By Canadian Press) Regina, Yao 26--Alex Nylink of Moose Jaw paid the death penalty early today for the murder of Dr. William Brown on October 3 last. * Alex Oshuk, Regina, was executed early today by Hangman Ellis for shooting of Dr. Brown, Moose. Jaw. Oshuk shot Dr. Brown on October 3, 1927, claiming that the medical man bad extorted money from him for unsuccessful treatment of his eyes. He also attempted to shoot C, Regan, prominent Moose Jaw lawyer, who was saved from death by his wife who stood between Oshuk and her husband and dared the murderer Oshuk who ly. He refused the assistance of his guards, waving them back when they RPE hed and saying "I have no I, $13,899,584.19 EXCISE COLLECTED ON SPIRITS Ottawa, April 25.--The amount of eycise duty collected by the Government on spirits during the fiscal year ending March 31 last, w as$13,899,584.19, Hon. Fern- and Rinfret, Secretary of State, declared in the House . of Com- mons today. 'The excise tax col- lected on wines during the same period was $118,080.13, Mr. Rin- fret stated. RAILWAY MAN BANQUETED Parry Sound, ril 25.--A ban- quet "in honor. of L."W. Buller, re- cently appointed Transportation A-sistant ®f 'Northern Ontario Dis- trict, C.N.R ; ~ as given by officials of the line and fell« /-employees here last night. About fifty people were present. Later a p-zentation was made to Mr. B-ller by Dr. were given by H. Nolan and C. E. Drewitt. Bandits Enter the Standard], be-| will reach Lake St. Limbert of Parry Sound. Addresses Three Armed Bandits Force Staff at Point Into Vault Man by Same Name Witnesses Leap Off Bridge Hamilton, April 26--A strange coincidence marked the suicide today of William Clarke, who leaped over 'a high level bridge to his death, 65 feet below. Clarke was picked up by the only wit- ness of the tragedy, a man bearing the same name, Wil- liam Clarke. Deceased was found to have been in a crifi- cal condition with an insur able ailment. TRE THREATENS APARTHENT BLOCK Seventy-five Persons Forced from Rooms But Damage is Slight (By Canadian Press) Winnipeg, April 26--Seventy-fiva persons were forced from their apartments in Beetes block. In the downtown section of the city, last night when fire, starting in the basement of the Photographic Supply store on the ground floor, threatens ed the structure. The damage was confined to the basement, howeyer and all tenants escaped without injury, SAYS JUDGMENT IN IRISH CASE WRONG: Judge Startles Peers in Ad: mitting Privy Council Error London, April 25. -- The unique . spectacle of a Judge of the Privy Council--the highest court in the British Empire--rising to explain that an important judgment which he and other members of the court had given in a recent action had been wrong, because based on insufficient data, was afforded by Lord Haldane in the House of Lords today, It led to a scene unusual in that august Chamber, Lord Carson, Jast of the old Ulster die-hards, who had again raised the ques. tion of the rights of ex-civil sers vants in Ireland to compensation from the Free State on the ground that their claims had been upheld by the Privy Council, violently protested against the Judge try- ing to explain away his decisions to the House, "It is indecent," he shouted. This brought Lord Birkenhead to his feet to reveal how, on his death-bed, the late Lord Cave, who was Lord Chancellor Bd whe had heard the case with Haldane, had devoted his failing energies to writing the opinion that the Privy Council had made a mistake and the Free State had the con~ stitutional right to act as it did, FLIERS HONOR BENNETT Quebec, April 25.--An official de- claration given out this evening by the Canadian Transcontinental Afr. ways states the Ford relief plane Agnes tomors row noon. She will carry Fitz. -| maurice and his two German com- panions, if it is possible. The three transatidotic fliers will take part in the funeral military which will take place from the oft. rey Hale Hospital to the station to convey the remains of the late Floyd Bennett. Military honors will be given to Floyd Bennett by the co-operation of the Royal Twenty-second Battalion, ; ry De to en "There as ile Canadian Press) London, Apr. 26.--Man- ager of Walter Hagen has hiréd the biggest private detective he could find in London, six feet, four inches tall, to take charge of the United States golfer and see that he gets to Moor Park golf cpurse on time tomors row and Saturday for his 'special' match with Archie Compston,