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Ld SUCCEEDING The Oshawa Daily Reformer = |The Oshawa Baily Times=) ------ YOL. INO. 36 1--NO, 36 Pe Sra: Cie fury, Day OSHAWA, ONTARIO, MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 1927 10 Cents a Week; 2 Cents a Copy. TEN FAGES 25,000 AT MOTORS PICNIC SATURDAY § Pickpockets Still Active Here SIX KILLED IN EXPLOSION AT MONTREAL Four Members of One Family | Asphyxiated While Asleep TERRIFIC BLAST Firemen Trying to Solve the Mystery of Explosion--Six Injured (By Canadian Press) Montreal, Aug, 15.~Finding of another body, that of an un. known Italian, brought the known dead to six in the five which destroyed three tene- ments early today, while a can. vass of the hospitals reduced the known injured to four, The dead are: awa people who were GORDON MacDONNELL, 13, Seventh Resident Also Re. VICTIMS ROBBED Police Have Little Informa- OF $130 AT SIX PEOPLE MULCTED LAKEVIEW PARK HERE SATURDAY lieved of Cash But Not Sure of Sum -- Total Number of Victims Reaches Nine-- So Far Thieves Have Se- cured $291.88 IN THICK CROWDS tion to Work on -- William Hepburn, North Oshawa, Relieved of $60 -- Others Lose Smaller Amounts Pickpockets who were active at Alexandra Park on Derry day con- 'nued their nefarious work at Lake- 'ew park on Saturday and six Osh- attending the eneral Motors picnic were mulcted of $260,000 FSTATE FOR TORONTO MAN (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Aug. 15.--Herbert Walton, 28, who has been unem- ployed and is living in a tent with his wife and son on the Lake Shore east of the city, claims he has fallen heir to an estate of $260,000 through the death of his uncle Sir Lewis Bendochye-Walton, at Rei- gate, Eng., last April, Walton, who is a war veteran says details of the proceedings have not yet heen com- pleted but that he has already been notified by a local. bank that the estae Is being handled by an English bank which is their agent, Walton is the sole heir to the estate and bharontetey the letter having passed to Sir Lewis from Mr. Walton's grand father, the late Major Gen- eral Sir Charles Walton. CLAYTON MacDONNELL 15. EMMA MacDONNELL, 30, JAMES MacDONNELL, 70, COLLETTO, an Italian and another Italian so far identi. fled, The injured:-- MARY MacDONNELL, MR, and MRS. MATCOELLO, JAMES MacDONNELL, Montreal, Que., Aug. 15.--Five persons were killed and six injured by flames. and flying debris from a terrific explosion which blasted its way through the wall and ignited the building they were in early this morning. Windows in stores directly opposite the wrecked building and in the dwell- ing houses immediately behind. The roar of the explosion aroused the etire district and was heard a mile away. Smoke belching into the sec- ond story flat asphyxiated four of the eight members of the MecCon- nell family who were sleping there. a y Pr vi a badly word came from suspicious looking characters, whom appeared to answer the descrip- tion were hanging around. - The Osh- were shattered | nckets at work on Friday went to Whithy but the suspects were not the men seen at Alexandra park. picking experts had an ideal field for $129.38. A seventh resident who was sictim'zed does not know exactly how nuch 'he lost hit helieves the sum not considerable. This brings the total a- mount picked from pockets in Oshawa sn Friday and Saturday to $291.88 Nine persons were robbed in this epi- demic of thievery and local police due to' the meagre information which the victims have been able to supply are handicapped. This morning Whithy that two one of wa police 2ccompanied by the two oung Oshawa men who say the pick- With large crowds watching the rogress of games and stunts at Lake- icw Park on Satrrday the pocket Most of the picking was done ction. (Continued on" page 3) broke his first starting up on the thirtieth day of his hunger strike by refusing bréak- fast, a quart of beef broth. Dr. Joseph sician, cible feeding if he did not eat, though Sacco showed the effects of his long abstinence from food his condition was reported good. appears normal, SACCD ENDS HIS HUNGER STRIKE (By Associated Press) Boston, Aug. 15.--Nicola fast today Sacco after During the forenoon he took The end of the fast came when McLaughlin, prison phy threatened Sacco with a for- Al- as fairly He is weak, but othérwise Vincenzo CoMette, 36, lost his life while searching for his wife and four little children, who had escaped earlier. Mrs. James MacDonnell escaped by way of the roof and is now in the hospital, Neighbors rushing to the scene of the disaster were re- sponsible for saving the lives of at least three of the MacDonnell fam- fly as the firemen were swinging their fire-fighting apparatus in posi- tion, Two other persons were seen scrambling from windows, neighbors say, but collapsed and perished be- fore they could be reached. Firemen were at work this morning attempt- ing to solve the mystery of the ex- plosion, which took place in a sup- posedly unoccupied house. ALLEGE HE ISSUED Hon. James s Malcolm An- Strikes Optimistic Note In Splendid Address at General Motors Picnic nounces Plans for Great Development of Canada's Natural Resources to Bene- fit Every Province in Do- minion -- To Expand Re- search Work Announcing potent indications of a A BOGUS CHEQUE James C, McNabb, Toronto, Charged With Obtaining $25 By False Pretences Charged with having obtained $25 from Percy H. Beattie, local drug- gist, by fals_, pretences, James C. McNabb of Toronto was arraigned in police court before Magistrate 'Hind today. Through his counsel Fred A. Day, of Toronto, the accus- ed pleaded not guilty. Col. J. F. Grierson, representing the Crown gsked for a remand which was granted. It is alleged that McNabb gave Mr. Beattie a bogus cheque on 2 Kirkland Lake bank. The cheque export lines, ment that Canada's hope of world trade development lies within and through the British Empire were the high points of the address {elivered to over 10,000 people by Hon. James Malcolm, Federal Minister of [rade and Commerce, at General Mo- recommencement of capital develop- ment of Canada's natural resources and a conference of Provincial premiers to be held at Ottawa in November to consider 2 definite plan of industrial 'and scientific research for all Canada's basic industries, designed to benefit avery province and every industry; to- zether with a stirring forecast of Can- wda's manufacturing development along and a forthright state- most splendid HON. JAMES MALCOLM Minister of Trade and Commerce wlio announced great develop- ments of Canada's natural re- sources in a splendid address at General Motors' picnic. ors picnic at Lakeview Park Saturday. Introduced to the vast audience by he president of General Motors, Hon. Afr. Malcolm paid a warm tribute to 'ol. McLavghlin. "I feel that this splendid young city Col. Yicl.aughlin said: "Our picnic is highly honored by the presence of Hon. James Malcolm, min- ister of Trade and Commerce in Federal cabinet. portant portfolio, I can say that the Head of a most im- he came back marked 'no account' but he previously had no account in the bank on which When the earing is resumed a representative of the bank will b, on hand to give The al- leged offense is stated to have oc- McNabb states that the cheque was drawn. evidence at the account. curred on July 4. WINDOW OF CAR SMASHED The window glass on the right side of A. Bakogeorge's sedan was smashed fast night while the car was parked on Ontario street and police believe that the glass was smashed by versons at- tempting to steal the car. The incident is being investigated. sir, to the growth of this Dominion in the first 60 years of its development. the great industry which this throng and the thousands here before me are not alone to be congratulated on fel- low--citizenship with such a man as Mr. McLaughlin. As one who was ac- tively engaged ' in manufacture before entering the cabinet, it gives me spe- cial pleasure to be present at such a gathering as this. I see more in this vast throng than the men and women who direct and labor in one of Canada's greatest industries; more than the happy relations which exists, in your industrial family. 1 see this assemblage as a part of Canada's Diamond Jubilee year, a living witness "I want to congratulate the head of has tried to help us in every way pos- sible. He has rendered us special ser vice in our export business, and we are honored in welcoming him here today." "Mr. Chairman, ladies and gentle- men," Mr. Malcolm began his ad- CHILD HIT BY CAR Running out from behind two cars which were parked on Olive avenue on Saturday afternoon, six-year-old Mat- thew Brudek. son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Brudek, 151 Olive avenue. was struck bv a car driven by Cyril Schofield. 451 Simcoe street south, and owned by Miss Dorothy Cutler, King street east. Dr. R. B. Wilson was summoned and found after examination that the child was not seriously hurt. A laceration WEATHER represents. Mr. Mclaughlin is a man who has had faith in Canada, he has stayed with his town, kept his coat off, And has built up a mighty indus- try" In introducing Hon. Mr: Malcolm, above the left eve required stitches and there were sevral bruises of a minor nature. The accident was considered unavoidable by the police and the dri- ver of the car was not held. TELLER SHOT AS GUN FALLS FROM LEDGE H. C. Robbins is Severely Wounded in Cage at Standard Bank FELL ON THUMB-PIECE Accidentally Discharged -- Tel'er Taken to Hospital-- Leg May Be Fractured H. 7, Robbins, first teller of the Standard Band, was accidentally shot and severely wounded in the right leg at 1 p.m, today when a revolver, lying on a ledge in his cage, fell to the floor exploding a shell in one of its chambers. The buliet passed through the fleshy part of the calf, causing profuse bleeding, and fears are entertained that one of the bones was fractured by the heavy calibre missile. Mr, Robbins was at once removed to the Oshawa General Hospital, after being assisted from his cage hy Manager E, C, Hodgins and a clerk. Dr. H. M. MacDonald was summon- ed and rendered first aid to the wounded man, ; Examination of the revolver showed that it had fallen squarely on the thumb-piece of the hammer. It is believed that Mr. Robbins dis- lodged it in reaching for some sil- ver, and while he is painfully in- jured, his friends were much re- lieved to hear that his wound is not serious. Coming to Oshawa a little over a year ago as first teller, Mr. Rob- bins is just completing nine years of service with the Standard Bank. His home is in Pickering where his parents reside, "Mr. Robbins is a valued em- ployee of the Standard Bank," Man- ager Hodgins stated shortly after the accident. "I regard him as one of the most officient men in the service, and while we all regret his painful accident, we are greatful that it was not, as it easily could have been a shocking tragedy." The accident came just on the eve of Mr. Robbins' annual holidays, which he had planned to take be- ginning tonight, Members of the Standard "Bank staff all carried themselves with notable coolness immediately after the accident. "oe wounded man re- mained standing until fellow work- ers opened the locked cage to as- sist him to & couch. THIEVES ENTER TWO BUSINESS PLACES Thieves last night forced entrances into two Oshawa business places but the amount stolen was not great. At the Ontario Motor Sales on Simcoe streetsouth the marauders entered through a basement window. A few coppers which were left in the till over- night and a number of keys for cars, were taken. So far as can be deter- mined the stock was not touched. The thieves left by the rear door and the theft was discovered by P.C. Venton who found the door open while making his rounds. A fountain pen, the contents of a contribution box belonging to the Children's Aid Society and a few cop- pers left in the till, together with var- ious keys were stolen from Hogg and Lytle's which for the third time suffer- ed burglary last night. In effecting an entrance the thieves removed a pane of glass from a rear window. The po-! lice are working on both robberies and have secured finger prints which may be of value in determing the culprit. REGIMENT TO HOLD PARADE TONIGHT Regimental orders issued today by Lt.-Col. Frank Chappell were posted by Capt. C. A. Mason and Adjutant and are as follows:: Duties--Orderly officer. Lieut. Max Evans Orderly sergeant, Sgt. Greer. Parade--Monday, August 15 for "A" & "B" companies. Headquart- ers, Oshawa. Fall in 8.30 p.m. Dress--Service dress, drill order. Notice has been given that all ranks are requested to be om this parade 4s arrangements will be made and announced for the pro- posed regimental pienic at Port Perry, Left: Col. R. 8S. McLaughlin, Limited, Gordon Lefebvre, who heade nic"s marked success, general Germany' (Cable Service To The By Canadian Press) Berlin, Aug. 15. ~--{iermany's first bia for trans-Atlantic aer- fal honors has failed, The metal monoplane, Bregwen, which left Dessan last night, returned to the aerodrome this af ernoon, forced back by stormy conditions over the Atlantic, Her sister ship, Europa, second in aerial argosy of Junkers' planes, had already landed, being forced to turn about by engine frouble and a dense fog over the North Times president who acted as chairman at the presentation of prizes which was marked by an address delivered by Hon. ister of Trade and Commerce in the Domi nion Governmen:. manager of General d the general organization responsible for the 1 s Fi irst Bid For Trane tie Aerial Honors Fails On Account of Bad Weather | of General Motors of Canada James Malcolm, Min- RIGHT: uf Canada 927 pic- Motors Nea, The Europa, in landing at Bremen last night, was badly damaged, but Herman Koehl and Friedrich Loose brought Hyer ship, Bremen, down unharmed : Dessau this afternoon, After examination of the Ru- ropa, experts said it was so bad. kJ damaged as (4 preclude all hore of continuing the trans Atlantic Oceanic flight. They express2d the opinion that it would take weeks to repair the machine, REGIMENT WiLL VISIT PORT PERRY Receive Invitation from Citi- zens--To Camp There August 4 and 5 The Ontario Regiment will visit Port Perry, on invitation of its citi- zens, on September 4 and 5, and will camp at the Fair Grounds for two days of special training. A meeting is being held at the | Armouries tonight to ascertain how many can take part in the Labor Day celebration. Every member of the Regiment is urged to turn out and discuss the event. As arranged, an advane, party of the Regiment will leave Oshawa on Saturday, September s, and will lay out the camp at Port Perry in pre- paration for the regiment's arrival Sunday afternoon. On reaching Port Perry, the Reei- yment will march to the place of as- sembly and hold a joint Church Pa- rade with war veterans of the dis- trict Hon. Captain, 8S. C. Jarrett, chaplain of the regiment, will preach. On Monday there will be an in- spection followed by ceremonial drill. Special drill will be given by two special platoons and the signal section. After the drill period. the remain- der of the morning and afternoon will be given over to sport events-- racing. softball, tug-of-war, and so on. The regiment returns to Osha- wa Monday evenipg. The Church Parade on Sunday will be the trip's major feature, and will be followed by a ceremonial | guard mount exhibition accompanied Ly the Regimental band. Sunday evening the Ontario Regi- ment band will give a public edneert. Officers of the regiment state: the regiment an outline of what fis | being arranged. Our hosts, the peo- ple of Port Perry, have undertaken to feed the pegiment, provide the va- rious sporting prizes, and are work- ing most enthusiastica'lv to assure each member of the Ontario Regi- ment a thoroughly hapvy time om this occasion. The ecir~umstances are such that this mar he looked upon as a regimental picnic." | [nappy circle of is intercsts outside "of business. "This Schedule will give members of ©2TP°%t supporter of its manv i» | frac April DEATH COMES T0 OLD RESIDENT HERE Joseph Craig, Lifelong Resi. dent of Oshawa, Dies This Morning In the death of Joseph Craig, 16 Bond street west, at one o'clock this morning, Oshawa loses another of its elder citizens who have se(>n the {development of Canada from a com- munity of separat, colonies into a great Dominion, and the growth of Oshawa from a village into a city standing on the threshold of a fhlen- did future. The funeral will be held on Wed- nesday at 3 p. m., from his late residence under the auspices of Cor- inthian Lodge No. 61, LO.O.F., of which be was a sepior member and a past noble grand. Rev. Dr Doug- all'of the Simcoe street United Church, will officiate. Interment will b, made in Union Cemetery. Surviving the late Mr. Craig are his wife; Roy Craig, a son. of Win- nipeg; and Mrs. G. H. Grills of To- ronto, his sister. Mr Craig was born in Oshawa on 5, 1857. He was the son of Joseph Craig who founded the car- riage business which bore his name. The lat, Mr. Craig retired from business about five years ago, sell- ig the business which he had con- Throngs Make Merry at Probably Largest Industrial Picnic Ever Held in Canada or Continent GENERAL MOTORS' PICNIC HOSTS "Weather Man Smiles and Carries His Finest Dispost- tion Throughout Day -- Events Carried Out Admir- ably Under Efficient Super- vision of Various Commit- tees SIX-YEAR-OLD BOY WINS CAR Col. McLaughlin Speaks in Optimistic Vein -- Tells of General Manager Gordon Prosperity--Is Assisted By Lefebvre in Presenting the Prizes Throngs estimated to contain 25,000 or more people particinated as mem- ers or guests in the General Motors "amily 1927 reunion at Lakeview Park oh Saturday. The motto of the picnic association--"Bigger and bett~r :very year'---was splendidly maintain- :d. Apparently, "When there are Bet- er Picnics, General Motors will give hem." With ideal summer weather smiling apon the assembled thousands; with 'ach minute of the long day filled with ovous events as full of interest as of "un; the great celebration went its ef- cient way from 9 o'clock in the morn- 'ng until the last fireworks display pencilled its golden "Good night" mes saze against the evening sky. livery event went according to sche dule, speaking with: emphasis of the work done by the many committees and their members who were charged with the responsibility of the day'; success. Accidents incident to such a vast concourse of people were of a very minor nature in general, and the few who were hurt painfully enou:h to be removed to their homes v.ere nt seriously enough injured to cast a shadow upon the day's many delights. Dedicated, as Col. McLaughlin sail in his address, to the haopiness of "the dear little boys and girls," the picnic vas no less thoroughly enjoyed by he adult thousands who attended and nade a joyous holiday with their fam- lies, friends, and fellow workers. Executive Yacht The picnic area really included mnch more than Lakeview's area. Offshore about a third of a mile, the "Azera" Col. McLaughlin's tall three-masted yacht, gaily decorated with colerinl Jags, marked the southern boundary of the celebration. Launches 'plied between vessel and shore throughout the day, while the bay itself was alive with picnic craft, and the beaches held their compliment of pleasure seekers. The climax of the day came with the presentation of prizes, a ceremony carried out under the auspices of Cul. McLaughlin, president of General Mo tors of Canada, Limited, assisted by General Manager Lefebvre, and oth-r executives assisting the prize commit- tee of which R. Mcintosh was chair man. Only one could win the Pontiac Coach, which went to little David Wilson as a reward for his success- ful guess as to the mileage run by the car during its prize run on a tread- mill, but scores of others were made happy by handsome rewards which testified to their prowess at sports or other contests. McLaughlin summed up the (Continued on page 9) Col. Coming | Events ducted with marked tor many years. The marked characteristies of his life were hospitality and that phi- {losophic reserve which marks the creative thinker. His church, his 'home and his lodge repiesented the He was a regular attendant of the Simeoe Street United Church, and a; terests. Vr. Craie never sought public office. but for many years he was a member of the Oshawa volunteer (fire brigade, having entered the ser vice as 3 lad of 11. Te married Miss Etta Blanche MeCabe of Napanee when he was 24 years old, and is survived by aer. Mr (waio'e lact illness began some three weeks ago. TONIGHT -- JUBILEE PAVILION, original Duck Dance. A duck for everyone. Fun for all Don't miss this. Dancing, 830. G.M.C. Broadcasting Cichestra. LOYAL TRUE BLUES REGULAR meeting Tuesday, August 16th. Special business. (36-2) VICTORY L.O.B.A. WILL HOLD their annual picnic at Chubtown Park, Saturday, August 20. Bus leaves lodge rooms at 2 p.m. sharp. Fare 35 cents returm for adults. Half price for children. All members, families and friends are requested to attend. (36-a) RUMMAGE SALE AT MARXET Tuesday afternoon, 2 pm . *8-a) MADAME NEVADA, PALMIS™ 46 Kenneth Ave. till Frid »