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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-21
BABCOCK WILL ASK
AID OF P. w. BOARD
Safety Board Chairman Intent Upon
Having Permanent Traffic Marks
At Street Crossings.

At the next meeting of the board of
public works Chairman E. G. Bah
cock expects to attend to ask that &C
ton be taken regarding the marking
of permanent aisles of safety across
Main street at certain points.
During the summer lines of safety
were painted on the pavement at the
National bank corner, at the corner of
Church and Main streets at CroweIPs
corner and across Main street in front
of the Savings Bank of New Britain
these marks to become invisible.
Since that time there has been moth
ing to guide the pedestrian on his
journey across the thoroughfare.
After careful consideration the
safety board evolved a plan whereby
the markings for aisles of safety were
to be cut into the pavement and the
seam filled with a white cement, thus
making a permanent and ever visible
mark. Tools were made for this pur-
pose, but Engineer William H. Hall
advised the safety board that they
could not do this on their own initia-
tive as the streets are under the alb
solute control of the board of public
works. He also stated that owing to
the nature of the concrete and the
pavement mere surface covering OF
the White cement would not last and
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-21
MOTHER OF SEVEN
IN FOR DRINKING
Husband Also Claims She Threat
ened Him With Knife

Charged with intoxication and
lax of "a Gold street, mother of seven
children, was arraigned before Judge
John H. Kirkham in police court to-
day. Her husband, Joseph Kulak,
was the principal witness against her
and testified that she was accustomed
to use liquor unwisely and too fire.
quently. He also testified that she
threatened him with knife last
called in to settle their differences.
A fine of SIS and costs with twenty
days in jail, judgment being suspend
ed on the Jail sentence pending the
accuseds good behavior, was i'm
posed
Mrs. Kulak denied that she was in
toxicated, said that she had taken
only two drinks of liquor and that it
was part of the supply obtained for
her by her husband when she was ill.,
She denied that she had taken the
contents of the two pint TASKS that
Kulak testified were found by him in
their rooms.
Mrs. Kulal1 charged Kulak with
having misrepresented certain details
when he brought her to New Britain
from Detroit about a month ago. She
alleged that he told her it was only
81 short trip and that she could go
end visit her children over Sunday
frequently.
Charges of being fugitives from
Justice, upon which Phillipa P1gna-
taro and Frank Marine have been
held for the Pittsburgh authorities
under bonds of $500 each, were nolled.
Judge B. F. Gaffney said that the
Pittsburgh authorities had lett ana
that a settlement, satisfactory to
them had been made.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-21
CLIP YOUR Votes
FOR LOCAL film
Parts in the Story for Many But
You Must Hustle

Following the announcement of the
Motion Picture Popularity contest as
it is to be conducted by this paper in
The Herald Of last evening it soon be-
came evident that keen interest had
been aroused in New Britain. The
ballot box at Fox's theater soon be-
came the object Of a number of people
who we're resolved to get in nominal
ton blanks, bearing their names, or
the name Of friend, in order to enter
candidates. Many people desired last
evening, after there were no more pa
pers, to get copies with the nominal
ton ballots as they were printed. The
nomination blanks are repeated
this evening for the benefit Of those
who did not receive one last night.
If you are interested in appearing in
the New Britain film or wish to gain
a place for any Of your friends, start
clipping the votes as they appear in
the paper this evening. They will be
continued throughout the life of the
contest and the ones having the most
votes to their credit at the close of the
contest will be given the lead" parts
in the film.
If you don't receive the largest
numbe of votes, you will still have a
good chance Of appearing in the pic
ture as there are many characters to
be played You will have to hustle as
the contest only lasts two weeks. And
get your votes in early. The standing
of the contestants will be announced
from day to day, very soon now
The picture will be shown during
the afternoon and evening perform
ances at the Fox theater during the
week Of December IS. Will you be
in i?
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-21
HAVE CHEW TO THIEVES.

Although still investigating, the
PIice have been unable to trace
bose responsible for rif1ing the cash
Fgfster of the Stanley-Svea Grain and
bal Co., yesterday noon. Railroad
en- have reported that two men an
Ivering the general description of
bose wanted Jumped" a west bound
feight train shortly after the robbery.
lear the point where they boarded
g train was found a quantity Of
lacked corn and wheat of the same
1aality as was bought by the men
Iho posed as customers. An attempt
! trace the train riders has been
@thout success.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-21
RETURNED TO HOSPITAL,
Injured Man Taken Back to Institu-
ton by Police.

Upon request of the New Britain
General hospital authorities, Albert
Borducka Of Orange street was re-
turned to that institution yesterday
by the police to have a fractured
wrist given further attention.
Burducka was arraigned in police
court yesterday to answer to a nom
support charge. Instead of return
ing to the hospital after disposition
of the case he went home. The frac-
tured wrist was received Saturday
night in falling down>a flight of stairs.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-21
FIRE DEPT. CHANGE.
Hoscman Kenney of No. B Goes to
No, 9

Hoseman Patrick J. Kenney has
been transferred from Engine Co. No.
3 to Engine Co. No. 2, according to
an announcement by Chief Robert ME
Dame this morning. The transfer is
to take place at once.
Kenney takes the place of Michael
w. Butler, recently promoted to
captaincy. Captain Butler has as
sumed charge of Engine Co. No. 8 in
place of the late Capt. John O'Brien.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-21

to have a permanent line it would be
necessary to dig a foot or more into
the pavement to establish a firm foun-
dalton that would last. 1t is to at
tempt to induce the board to take
this matter up, that Mr.. Babcock
plans to appear before the members.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-21

IEt0nI1IC -NOC AI11CC
Head
Because of it's tonic and laxative eff
feet Laxative Bromo Quinine can be
taken by anyone without causing
nor ringing in the head.
There is only one "Bromo Quinine."
E. w. GROVES signature is on box
25c.-advt
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-21

The Main street railroad CROSSING
was blocked from 1928 to 1892 this
morning. The passage of passen
ger train and switching by freight
engine caused the trouble.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-29
SHIPYARD GUN DUEL
HAS DRAMATIC FINISH

Ross Is survived by widow and
six small children. who live at Gle
w. S3rd st. He had been employed
by the shipbuildlng company foi
the past ~ years.
officer Fires at Him
As Ross fled from the building
cries OF Man shot" followed him
and Sergt. Donlan. who happened
to be in another office of the Seat
tie Construction and Dry Dock Co
rushed out into the yard.
He saw Ross dodge behind lum
or shack. Ross and he exchanged
n couple OF shots.
The gatekeeper. Reginald
Holmes. Joined Donlan. and five
more shots we're fired at the shack
Ross reloaded his gun and made
n dash for the water.
Donlan raced after him, zoo feet
away. firing as he ran.
Just as Ross reached the waters
edge, n bullet hit him in the hip.
He paused second. threw his
gun into the water first. and fol
lowed right after H.
Foreman Holmes lives at $40
James St. and has wife and
three children In Belfast. Ireland.
For the past two months. a strike
has been waged by union men In
some OF the departments of the Sc
attic Construction and Dry Dock
Co. The trouble today. however
was not due TO any strike contro
yprRy
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-29

The machine. carrying three men,
stopped IN front OF the bank
one. OF the men. about 20 years
OF age. walked In and pulled his
gun on Assistant Cashier Nord-
quist. who instantly duched beneath
the counter and pressed an alarm
button.
Come up or I'll shoot" ordered
tho bandit.
Nordquist kept crouched.
He grasped gun but did not
shoot because he feared the robher
would open fire and endanger a
girl employe OF the bank, who
stood nearby
The bandit heard the alarm bell
ringing In DressIer's hardware
store next door.
A crowd OF students began to
gather outside.
Prompted by a sudden attack OF
cold feet" the lone robber dashed
out. jumped into the auto. and plac.
ing a gun against the drivers head.
ordered him 20 get out OF here. :"
The bewildered group saw the
machine and robbers disappear
down tho road.
A soon as the alarm was re-
ceived at police headquarters. a
cavalcade OF motorcycle officers
and police autos raced out TO the
University district In pursuit OF the
robbers.
II ia believed they took the
Botheil road.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-29

esstbound Lake shore train
&c. which was proceeding SLOW
ly thru a dense fog when the
second section dashed into u.
The shock threw both trains
from their own rails 20 the
westbound track and q moment
later the Twentieth Century
Limited pio~ed into the wreck.
age.
People two miles away could dis
tlnctly hear the terrible noises OF
the horror-the ahrieks OF dying
and mangied victims. the roar OF
escaping steam and the shouts OF
trainmen.
In the stiffness Of early morning.
the sounds carried far thru the
mist.
II was 70 dark that the engineer
OF the second section did not sec
the red lantern which n brakeman.
sent back to warn him. swung fran.
tically before his eyes as the loco
motive flashed by.
The Dead
o. FiUcHTMAN. Toronto.
q. c. AsHE, Cleveland, negro
porter.
REV. oUsLAR WAsLYI, Detroit.
DORA RoSEBERo, Toronto.
J. n. HEARN. Galllpoils, o.
GEO. OJONTA, indianapolis.
FRANK GALLAGHER. Brooklyn.
W. EAsTON, East Philadelphia.
ARCARD HElTAI, Cleveland.
MALikcA BEkNoR, Indisnsp.
oils.
RAisIN oBBAH. indianapolis.
MRS. JENNIE HAooAs, cleve.
land.
CHARLES NELSON. IndIansp-
oils.
Three coaches we're completely
demolished. All were hurled from
the rails.
g. y. Gillette OF the Amherst fire
department said: Masses O!
wreckage piled In every direction
met my eyes Coaches had been
overturned. The firemen pulled 20
victims. including number OF
women, from the windows"
X. ID. Turner, fireman OF the To-
comotive on the first division. de-
clared the fog was impenetrable.
Legs and arms were picked up
among the debris, lying mingled
with torn wearing apparel
II was impossible to piece to.
gether some bodies.
The remnants OF a man and n
woman we're found driven into the
steel bars OF the second locomo
tlve's pilot.
Going at High Speed
All casualties occurred in the
wrecked Lake Shore train sections
The second section ran into The
first at 30 miles an hour.
II plowed thru the buffet car
and day coach before It's boiler cx-
ploded
All coaches OF all three trains
are declared TO have been OF steel.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-29

Cornered by pursuers after
he had probably fatally wound.
ed John Holmes, foreman at
the Seattle Construction and
Dry Dock Co.. John Ross, .
ship Joiner, jumped Into Elliott
bay Wednesday morning. after
being wounded In the hip, and
deliberately drowned himself
sorgt. William i. Donlan OF the
police department reached the wa
tcr's edge minute after Ross
jumped and yelled. Keep your
head up
Ross ignored him.
With business-like precision, de-
termined on the exact course he
wanted TO pursue. Ross opened bis
mouth and took in great gulps oil
salt water
Before any ono could reach him
he sank. His body was quickly re
covered.
Argues with Workers
Holmes lies in the Seattle Gen
eral hospital with his spinal cord
severed at the neck. He has no
chance Of recovery.
In dying statement to the po-
lice. he said. we had an argu-
ment over an apprentice In the
joiner's shop. Ross wanted me to
fire the boy because he 'deviled
Ross. said, I won't fire the kid.
| don't know anything about the
trouble. Ross has always been
troublesome himself He went out.
The next thing knew ! was shot
from behind.
Ross left the foreman's office ST.
lently. according to James Dalton
and n. ]. Fulton, who were In the
room.
I'm about 10 minutes he return
ed" says Dalton. "All | saw was
the flash OF the gun. Fulton and !
dropped TO the floor
The shooting occurred about 8
O'Clock
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-29
BANDITS Are
FRIGHTENED
OFF BY CROWD

Two auto bandits made bold attempt to
rob the King County State bank, in the heart
Of the University district, at 4343 18th ave.
N. E, at 1920 a. m. Wednesday.
They escaped thru a crowd of bewildered
students after Asst. Cashier Norquist sur
'reptitiously pressed an electric button and
aoainded the alarm.
The robbers held a revolver at the chauf-
feur's head while he drove them away.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-29
Gives Name as 'Peter WILSON,; Talks
as Prisoner With Murderers and Burglars

Reformers of will succeed so long Judges
continue give long for comparatively trivial
ofenses
In Walla Walla my Peter Wilson" |
officially photographed and registered by the Bcrtion opera
tor given a number, but the record has since
been scratched from the books and my number will go
the fish who enters the prison have changed the Fl
figure my prison classification read No 00+7, for
purposes OF these articles
In the role of Peter Wilson | talked with murdei
burglars safe crackers bank robbers and of every
ina distinction. | with them, worked beside them
lutte mill smoked their tobacco And those three days
will always stand the interesting period in my
entire life,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-29

Pointing his finger accusingly
across Superior Judge Fraters
courtroom Wednesday, Mock Foon.
a Chinese canneryman, identifte1
Wong Chung as the man who, he
testified, fired two OF the pistol
shots that proved fatal TO y. u
Park, a Korean. in Chinatown
here, on the night OF February H.
when a tong war was at Its height.
Chung Is an educated young CeIes-
tlal, who was spectator at the
trial.
Foon was called as a witness In
behalf OF Yew Bow. another Chi
nese. who II on trial before a jury
of eight women and four men, ac-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-29
INVADING ARMY
ESTABLISHES A
BASE AT MADEIRA

Ell PAsO. March 29.-Coi.
George Dodd's flying cavalry 10
reported to have reached Ma
ders today. developing a new
phase Of the hunt for Villa.
Dodd 10 understood to have
shifted his headquarters from
eI Vale to MADEIRA.
Cooperating with the Carranza
force. Dodd will throw out detach
ments to form n ring around the
territory In which villa Is suppos
ed to be hiding.
This ring will be gradually
made smaller until the bandits
are forced to come out and fight
Reports that Gen. Pershing is
again using the Mexico North
western railroad south of Casas
Grandes indicates rapid movements
are being made In furthering the
plan to surround villa.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-29
ACCUSES new Man
Another Sensation in Tong Case

cused OF the crime OF murder.
He told the jury he was walking
on King st., between Seventh and
Eighth aves. when suddenly he
heard a revolver crack a few feet
behind him. lie turned. Two men
were shooting at Park, he said. The
first man he didn't know.
But the second man." he was
asked. Could you identify him.
II have known him since he was
a little boy In Portland" said Foon
TO an Interpreter, and, glancing
about the courtroom, which was
filled with Oriental men TO the
doors. he fairly shouted There
he is now-Wong Chung"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-29
MOORE OPPOSES
REN|CK LAW;|TS
REPEAL IS ASKED

In spite OF the strenuous op-
position Of r. r. Singleton,
secretary OF the taxation bu.
resu OF the Chamber Of Com.
merce, the Judiciary and de-
partment efficiency committee
OF the council 10 on record
Wednesday unanimously op.
posed 20 the Renick law and
demanding It's repeal.
Councilman Erickson's resolu-
ton TO place the council and the
mayor officially on record against
this measure was adopted at the
Tuesday meeting OF this commit
tee. after the preamble was
changed
II will go to the council as a
whole Monday.
1t not only resolutes against the
Renick law. but definitely in
structs the president OF the coun-
ell and requests the mayor to at
tend coming state conventions for
the purpose of having planks in
serted in the platforms calling for
It's repeal.
Erickson's resolution originally
recited In the preamble that the
Puget Sound Traction Co. was re-
sponslble for the Renick law.
This was changed by the com
mittee at the suggestion of Judge
Moore, chairman. to read as fol.
lows;
THE operation OF tho Renlck
law has resulted In financial loss
and great Inconvenience to the
city of Seattle. Such law is a
trespass upon the right OF local
self.goy yernment guaranteed to
cities OF the first class by the con
stitutisn of the state OF Washing.
ton
In discussing tho Renick law
Judge Moore criticised those who
foisted II upon the city.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-29
Reporter Tells of His Experiences as Comic
WRAPS UP BUNDLE OF
HUMAN ARMS AND LEGS

CLEVELAND. o.. March
ga shastly description
of the collision In which
three trains were wrecked
near Amherst. o.. this morn
ing. and many killed, was
given by @. w. Nershs~.
passenger In the second
coach. which Was smashed
10 klndlIng.
"lt was a terrible sight"
he said. "As left the car
saw a man pick up . severed
leg. Another man. half
dared. was carrying a bundle
wrapped In a sheet. and ask
ed a train man. What shall
do with shisf' The train
man asked. What's In nf'
whereupon the man replied.
Arms and leas.'"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-29

For the benefit of the convicts
who may read this. | wish to say
that the confidence which they re-
posed in me and the prison secrets
which they told me. thinking was
a fellow prisoner. are wrapped In
my own breast
Nothing which they said to me
Of nature which might iniure
themselves or any other IN
mate will ever he repeated.
am not a "stoolpigeon.
Apologies TO Warden
To Warden Henry Drum, | have
extensive apologies to offer, Many
OF them ! presented in person, aft
or he had discovered that | had
gained entrance to his prison by
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-29
US. TO INSIST
THAT KAISER
ABROGATEHIS
SUB DECREE
~ ROBERT J. BENDER


United Press staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON. March 70
Not only q eompless dissvo~al
and punishment Of the offend
ino submarine commander. but
sbscIute sbroeatIon Of the
kaIser's decree against armed
msrehantmen. will be demand
ed by the United states II Ger
many admits that . Teuton
submarine torpedoed the chan
mel steamer Sussex without
warning.
The alternative will be sever.
snce Of diplomatic relations.
N II 10 proved that sub
marine was responsible, even
II Berlin refuses 20 admit ".
the same action will be taken.
This will be the American
attitude In the latest subma-
rine Developments. II was de-
eiared today.
President Wilson desires a com
plete settlement OF the undersei
boat issue. including the Lusitanii
Incident.
II Is known the administration u
prepared TO go TO the length o
breaking off relations, not angrily
but for the purpose OF obtaining
positive assurances with regard u
further submarine operations.
Germany must pay handsomel,
II guilty" said one official today.
He explained that. IL Germany
we're guilty. nothing would be ac
cepted from the imperial govern
ment unless II would entirely ap
pease tho irritation and wrati
which has swept the country as ;
result Of this latest trifling will
merfcan riQttg and lives"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-29
The Fish" is an established fear

The "sh" is established feature OF the penitenary
broke into prison last Thursday morning remained
inside Wala Walla until Sunday night
And during all that time not single prisoner prison
official suspected that anything but ordinary fish
who had been punished for OF the many msdeeds which
society considers punishable by imprisonment in steel and
stone
1t is said that the first reporter who obtained
a real story OF the inside" at Walla Walla.
] have life from the inside in such a that
may be able give the public insight into the minds
of the so-callcd criminal class.
Ii of the Judges in criminal courts OF the or
Washington could go thru single days experience
fish, know that they would put great deal thought
into the individual OF whom they called upon
punish for the crimes that the law calls felones.
Punishment OF crime is necessary Pententiares
necessary. But Imprisonment is terrible punishment
The deprivation OF mans liberty regardless Of
other indigntes which he suffer in prison. the
biteres penalty that any pay for his wrongs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-29
USES A new ENGINE

COLUMBUS. N. NJ. March 20
In an aeroplane propelled by n
new engine. the most powerful yet
used by the American expedition,
Lieut.. Jos. Carberry flew from Co.
lumbus today, carrying dispatches
TO the new base far south of Cssas
Grandes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-29
CRACK TRAINS
IN COLLISION:
II FOLK DEAD
Twentieth Century Limited
Crashes Into Wreck
in Ohio
PASSENGERS MAIN ED

CLEVELAND, g.. March -.
With . crash audible two
miles away. three trains piled
up near Amherst. o.. before
dawn today. killing ~ persons
and irjurino -.
Most of the casualties oe-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-29
GIVES BIRTH TO CHILD

CLEVELAND. o.. March 20.
Mira Mary Maiston. OF Indi-
annapolis. was unharmed In tho
wreck at Amherst and gave
birth TO a child In the day
coach Immediately after tho
crash.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-29

TuSe.
! falsified to Mr.. Drum, Just as
| did to the inmates with whom
came In contact. ! had 10 originate
not only my convict name. but q
water-tisht story about my crime.
my plea TO the court, my sentence.
my family and my life.
hut firmly believe that my
crime-falsehood-has been fully
justified by the result of my inves-
tigation.
How He Made His Plans
Some time ago ! read the ac-
count of an Eastern reporter who
claimed to have been admitted TO
the Ohio state prison without the
lTurn to page 8, column
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-29
WOUNDED At FRONT

VANCOUVER. n. G.. March %
Casualty list from the front today
contains the name OF Jesse James
OF Walla Walla, Third battalion
pioneers, wounded in France.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-29
BY e. A. Peters

by Z. a. Peters
newly arrived prisoner the Wala Wala penentiary
many years ago had just been stripped, bathed ared in
convict clothing and placed in cell await further
inaton.
trusy slipped silently the cell door
"Whatre you for. boz" he whispered between lips
that moved impereepby guard could have detectc
the motion
Highway robberyand didn't have enough TO
away" the detected
We'll you a sucker to get caught"
81 fish--a poor fish, from the cell
For three days have been a fish"
Not because sucker get caught" but because
II have been prisoner in penitenary.
Ever since that day when the prisoner called him
self fish," Wala Wala prison has adopted and nurtued
the phrase.
Every is fish The special cells in which
prisoners confined called fish cells The clothes
by inmate fish clothes a convict remains
fish until he has passed medical examination and
ccpted regular prisoner"