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New Britain herald., 1920-07-23
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MAYOR CURTIS NAMES
 TWO NEW COMMITTEES

PaOneSSa, Gilpatric and Towers Com
 pose Group to Investigate Condi-
 tions in City Tenements.
 Mayor Orson F. Curtis today named Aldermen Gilpatric and Paonessa and Councilman Towers members of the special council committee to investi- gate conditions in city property on Washington place and report back to the next session of the council. If the committee reports that the place can be put in good repair with a reasonable expenditure, it is probable that the tenants will be allowed to remain and the work gone ahead with as ordered by the health de- partment. The time limit allowed by the department will expire August 9, and as the council will not meet for several days after that date, it is extension of the time limit.
 Lawyer David L. Dunn of the mayors rent com miteee has signified his willingness to continue in that position in collecting data as to ten ements idle and in the course of con- struction. The mayor will ask the other members of the original com mittee to serve again. They are M. c. Le Witt, John c. Loomis, Alder man John F. Gill and Councilman Ed ward Peterson
New Britain herald., 1920-07-23
CONN. RIFLE TEAM
George l.. schcnck of Greenwich VIII Captain state atark~men at Na- t,onai Matches at Camp. Perry.

Hartford. July 2s.-An order has been issued from the office of Adju- tant Con. George NJ Cole announcing the makeup. of the rife team which is to represent Connecticut in the na- tional mat-hcs at Camp Perry. They arc the Allowing:
 Team aptatn. George l.. Schenck, Greenwich; team coach. W. W. Mar ramore. Bridgeport: team quarter master. V. D. Cornell. New Haven: range officer. Fl. c. Ward. New Haven; rife men. John W. Hesslon. F.. s. HulL IT.. A. J.,~pohnnsky. RridEe- port: T. N. Thomas. W. F. Curtis. H. ]. Gussmau. A. schultsiS n. M Web stcr. Paul fsittlehale. New Haven: c. 7. smith. stratford: I. r. Rivers. EaF Portchcster; ]. q. Miller. East Hart- ford.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-23
DOG A RABBIT THIEF

Wells Street Resident Catches Canine
 Which Has Been Killing Valuable
 Rabbits-Police Notes.
 James Crowley of East Main street complained to the police that an IS year old boy assaulted his two chiI- dren. The matter is being investigat- ed.
 The Hartford police have notified the local auth critics to be on the lookout for two cars a Buick and Ford runabout which were stolen in the neighboring city last night.
 Sante Casin of 73 Wells street re- ported to the police that on Thursday night something killed five rabbits and partly devoured them. The same thing occurred Wednesday night MT. Casin set three traps to catch the animal and was rewarded this morn ing. A small brown dog was ensnared and whined so that it attracted the attention of Casin. He released the dog but is holding it until the dog warden reports on the matter. He values the rabits at $15 and wants the owner of the dog to pay the damages.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-23
SINN FEN HALL BURNED
Police and Military Raid CaItra. Near Baiiing~ioc, as Rcprisai for Tuam Fight. It Is Thought.

London. July 23.---Police and mili- tary today raided Caitra- near Bal lingsloe. Ireland, burned the Sim Fein hall and wrecked many houses according to n message from the press associations correspondent There was much shooting.
 The hall was burned with cries of 'rp Tuam''. evidently referring to the Tacking of the town of Tuam. Tho sacking was charged against the po- lice as a roprisal for the murder of two constRblcs by a mob
New Britain herald., 1920-07-23
RECRUIT MISSION HERE
Several Enlistments Arc Reported on First Day of Drive-Iwo Stations EStabliShed-War Display

Sergeant James Gorm ely, in charge of the Army Recruiting office in this city, is being aided for d few days by a recruiting mission. The mission arrived in town this morning and es- abolished a station on the green in the center of the city. A display of rifles, machine guns. helmets, etc.. was set up. The party is in charge of Lieutenant w. J. Davis and con- sists Of Sergeants F. Raymonda and Ralph Riggio, Corporals F. Hall and William SuZor and Privates Budd and achowich. Lieutenant Davis is of the 43d Infantry. Sergeant Riggio of the First Field Artillery and Sergeant Raymonda of the 43d Infantry. Scv- eral recruits offered their services this afternoon. They will be examined for service.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-23
MAYOR WILSON PESSSMISTIC
Bridgeport Chief Executive Can Sec No Way Of Adjusting Trolley and Jitncy Bus Situation.

Bridgeport. July 23.-Mayor Will son announced today that he had ex- hausted all his efforts in the trans portation matter and as far as he knew trolleys in this city would be discontinued on Monday. The next meeting of the common council, he said. will be the first Monday in August and the matter would be prob2hly reopened then.
 No statement on the situation was given out by the Connecticut com pany up to noon today.
 Jitney men said today that they expect to have 300 buses added to their service here next week.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-23
nr,sl.h Have Fsned..
ULTTMATUM TO AUSTRIA
y,lii~s Believe Treaty Of st. Gcrmaiu "a Violated by Agreement of Neu- trnlity With BolzhcvikI.

Pnris. July c3.---The Allies consider AustrinE agreement with tho Bolshn- wiki for the exchange of prisoners. ntipulatlnE that Austria is to maintain stritt neutrality in wars against tho soviet. even ta the extent of prohi- hition upon transport of troops and material through Austrian territory to b. contrary to the provision Of the treaty Of St. Germain.
 The Associated Press was informed in official rirelcr today that che Nten- na government would be told unless tt carried out tho treaty. credits and proyialona would be withheld.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-23
BAND AT FUNERAL
Mnn Left Money to Provide 3o-Piccc Band and Hcarsc With Six White Horses

san Jose. Cal. July .3 "A 3o-piece band will attend the funeral of Jose Castro. aged inmate Of the county hospital hero whose body was found today in n pond. Five years ago Castro deposited in bank money to cover his funeral exp"rses and con- tractcd with an undertaken to provide n 2O-piecc band and a hcarse drawn by six white horses. owing to the dtnrth of white horses the undertak ker will be unable to comply with that part Of his contract. An automobile hearse will be substituted
New Britain herald., 1920-07-23
GOOD USE FOR WHISKEY
Moonshinc Liquor Taken in Raids By Police is Doing Wonderful Work For Sick in Hospitals.

sharon. Pa, July 23.--Moonshine whiskey seized in raids on illegiti- mate stills in Mercer county is being used at Buhl hospital here in reliev- ing appendicitis and other patients requiring alcohol rubs.
 According to hospital authorities the moonshine brand is far superior to the alcohol heretofore used for this purpose because it is necessary tO dilute bonded alcohol on account Of the high cost.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-23
SUBPOENAS ISSUED.

Chicago, July 23-Subpoenas for GO railroad officials and union lead CTS to appear before the federal grand jury next Wednesday were issued to- day at the request of District Attor- ncy Charles T.. Clyne.
 The witnesses are to testify in the investigation of activities of John Grunau. president Of the Chicago Yardmen's association. and 21 other leaders in the unauthorized railroad strike last April. Grunau and his assistants have been out on bail after arrest.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-23
COX WORKING HARD
Says He Has Lobbyists at Tennessee Legislature Seeking to Aid Suffrage Ratification Movement

Columbus O., July Ex-Governor Cox today told a delega ton from the National Woman's Party that he aI- ready had two or three men working among members of the Tennessee legislature for ratification of the suf- frage amendment. The delegation asked him to send a representative to Tennessee and were gratified to hear that he had beaten them to it. as they said.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-23
ASK EMERGENCY ORDER
10 Railroads Would Be Required to Give Right Of Way to Coal Car Moycmcst.

Washington. July 23.--New emer- gency orders directing priority in the movement Of coal to the Atlantic sea board for trans-shipment to New Eng land to meet the fuel situation there were asked of the interstate com merce commission by coal operators, dealers and railroad executives.
 The order would require ten rail- roads tapping coal fields in West Vir- ginia. Maryland and Central Penn sylvania to give right of way to the movement through Hampton Roads, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-23
HE'S DEAD, ANYWAY
Negro. Executed This Morning. Tried to Commit Suicide During Night b~ Hanging Himself

' Wilmington. Del, July 23.--After sn unsuccessful effort to commit sui- eide in his cell, Isaiah Fountain. col cred. wns hanged today in the jail at f.aaton, Md. X policeman found him trying to hang himself with bed clothing.
 Convicted of uASaulting Bertha rimpson. q ii-year-old white girl. Fountain escaped twice. Several at- fenpts to lynch him were frustrated. sAa state paid a reward of s6.O00 for lls capture.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-23
PoIe~ Ask Armistlcc.

warraw- July a2 tBy Associated f'roAsp .---roiand has sent arrtfstsee proposais direct to the soviet govern i. nlent ar Moscow.
 Aftsr armisticc proposals had been dispatched by wireless a new coah- tficn cabinet vas formed under tho Aprciniership of NJ. Witos. It has tho eeupport of the so,iailst party.
 The Polish line today sfill ran to tpe cast of Grodno. it is announced in fhe official connnuniaue. The Po- .iish tr6w wns holding south of the rrlpct md in poicsia. out further south breach i1 tho ilnc effected hy 2 l'utshevix cnsnH,. lu reportod. fs Brifish Have Faded
 An immn6fato nrmisttco along tho antiro fr6W of al nut TIC miles Is asked by The Pt+lcA direct as The result of the faiiufe of negotiations thronyh .premIer Liosd George of Great Tritstn r
New Britain herald., 1920-07-23
GAS CONSUMERS APPEAL
Hartford Patrons Find Customer Charge Objectionable - Officials Explain Need.

Hartford July 23.-The petition of the city of Hartford to the public utilities commission asking that the Hartford Gas Light company be or dered to cancel its notice to customers that a so-called customer charge of 50 cents a month would be added to bills beginning July 15 was heard today by the commissioner. Corpora ton Counsel Walter Schultz thought it would be more reasonable to in crease the price per 1000 feet of gas consumed.
 Gen. Manager Eisenbach Of the gas company declared that companies all over the country had a customers charge and other companies concealed it in their system of charging. He said the rate of gas in Hartford com pared most favorably with those of any city in New England.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-23
Boasts He Will Live
 To Reach Age of 125

rokio, July 23.-Wu Ting Fang. former Chinese minister to the United States. returning to China after a holiday spent in Japan,. insisted he would live to be 125 and outlivc Count Okuma, because while the former Ja- panese premier ate beef, pork and fish, the Chinese statesman was a vegetarian. Count Okuma recently boasted he would outlive Wu.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-23
UNCLAIMED BAGGAGE IS WOMAN'S CORPSE Nude Body damned in Trunk Sent
 From Detroit LOOKS LIKE RIPPER MURDER
Crewsomc Discovery Made By Elm
 ployes of American Express Com-
 pany at New York-Victim Was 1oung-Man's Coat Found in Trunk

New York, July 23-The nude body of woman jammed in a trunk was found today by employees of the Amer jean Railway Express company among the unclaimed baggage in the com pany's East 44th street warehouse. The trunk was received from Detroit on June IT.
 Believing that the trunk contained perishable merchandise. one of the expressmen opened it and found the body. The body had been jammed into the trunk and the clothes ap- parently had been thrown in after ward.
 There were no marks of violence on the body
 Shipped By A. A. Titurn.
 The trunk was shipped to this city by a man giving the name of A. A. Titurn, of 105 Harper street, Detroit, according to records. accompanying the baggage. 1t was addressed to James Douglas, New York City.
 The body, which was covered with wearing apparel of good material, was crammed into the trunk, which is F feet high and 3 feet long. The trunk was bound with a clothesline and so crowded by its contents that it bulged at the sides.
 Victim Young Woman.
 The woman was apparently 25 to 30 years old and weighed about 130 pounds. She had blue eyes and was fairly good looking. Two upper teeth of her left jaw protruded slightly.
 The woman was a brunette. Her body. which had been damned into the trunk with her head thrown back and her knees crowded closely against her chin, was wrapped in newspapers and a long piece of cloth. The news papers were all Detroit editions of June 9-10.
 A mans coat also was found in the trunk, express employees said and there were> indications of ripper 
 Woman's Legs Broken.
 The woman's legs were broken to make the body fit the trunk
 There were indications that she had been strangled.
 The wearing apparel on top of the body included silk negligee and high shoes of an expensive grade.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-23
POLAND SEEKS MORAL SUPPORT OF AMERICA state Department Asked to kroclaim yhjMessage
 l'soS Dssifs(

Sington.2 July g. tBy The As-
 ..a Pressl-Poland has asked
 H,ate department to formally an- ne .r9 to the world the moral sup I Dff of the United States to Poland ,lh its battle with the Russian bof- sheviki.A ~ The suggestion also was made that a similar expression from President Wilson would be welcomed and would help to stiffen the morale of the Pol ish people.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-23
NO INSULT TO FLAG


 Down Old Glory at Bermuda, But
 Desist-Are Punished.
 Washington, July 23.-A report re- ceiyed by the state department from the American consul at Hamilton Bermuda, said that sailors from a British warship on July Fourth start ed to haul down an American flag flying in front of a hotel but rehoisted it when persons on the veranda .cal- led to them.
 Previous reports said that the sail ors hauled the flag down and tram pied on it. The consul said the sail- ors were intoxicated and that they were arrested and punished by close confinement.
 The consul also reported that Ad- miral Napier commanding the Brit ish ship and Governor Gen. wvll- cocks expressed regret
New Britain herald., 1920-07-23

london, ruIy 23.--The British pub i.Jfc4is disturhed by the possibility thnt fhe Allies may be compelled to enter J hpothcr European war 10 save Poland sTne position was made plain by Pro- l nier Lloyd Georges speech in tho House of Commons and nll the news- paperra arc rpeculating upon it.
 Harctoforc the impression has been thlt EnKiand's,part would be limited io fprniRhiNg hluhitions. srs
 Tbc labor party critlcizes 'the pre- nlier for advocatnE wrong measures tb uop the whr Awhek the Boisheviki arc winning arrtiing that he should bavc used hls power osprovent Poland wagiug war age Inst tho. Bolshevil<i.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-23
s24,OOO SUBSCRIBED
 FOR CHARITY WORK
This Much or Total of s4O.OOO Has Been Giycn-DIivc For Funds
 to Continue.

to Continue.
 The trustees of the. New Britain United Charity corporation held a special meeting at the Chamber of Commerce rooms yesterday afternoon to receive the treasurer's report on the progress of the campaign to se- cure funds 10 support the local chari- ties. After she meeting President E. w. Pelton made the following state ment:
 ''As is very generally known the New Britain United Community cor poration was organized carly in the spring to take over the work of col- lecting money forSQur local charities A campaign shas been in progress for some weekskto secure a sum of s4o,- 900 necessary td carry on the zv6rk
 The public of New Britain has re- sponded generously to our requests for contributions. practically. all those solicited have given to the limit of their means. up to the present time s24,oo0 has been subscribed. .
 The trustees feel that there are many men and women who have not been approached who would willingly give to the support of this very es- sential work It is hoped to get in touch with these wihin the next few days by telephone or mail and a generous response is expected.
 Subscription carss will be sent to all who signify their willingness to contribute and these should be filled out and return to Noah Lucas treasurer of the Savings Bank of New Britain.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-23
JOSEPH PEARSON DEAD.

Philadelphia. July e3.--Joseph T. Pearson. president of the Joseph T. Pearson and Sons Co. paper box man. ufacturers and a vice president Of the Ninth National hank Of Kensington died here late last night. He had been li three months with hardening of the arteries.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-23
Sufficient Man Power
 But No Arms in Poland

Paris. July 23.-The Journal ex- pressed fear today that the Allied mission to Poland would arrive too late. The Petit Parisien declared that France and England would fur nish only arms and munitions to Poland as it has sufficient manpower. It has been decided not to send Mar shal FNoch to Poland until the Allied mission reports on the necessity of if
New Britain herald., 1920-07-23
French Officer Insulted
 And Attacked in Germany

Paris, July 23.-A French soldier was insulted and attacked by a crowd of Germans in Berlin and forced to take refuge in a hotel. according to dispatches to the Paris newspapers today.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-23
EARL SENT TO JAIL.

London. July 23.-The Earl of Clarcarty today was sentenced to three months in jail for obtaining credit without disclosing that he was an undischarged bankrupt The case has furnished the newspapers with sensations because of the Earls prom thence and social position.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-23
HONOR vANDERRmTrs MEMORY

New York. July 23.-fn memory of William K. Vanderbilt who died yes terday in Paris all flags on New York central buildings today were ordered displayed at halfmast for a week. For nearly so years MT. Vanderbilt was director of the company.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-23
New London Watchman
 Shoots At Cracksmen

New London. July 23.--GcorRe Cal len, watchman at the Standard oil Co. onice in Lewis street. discovered two men attempting to crack tho ~afe nt 2 o'clock this morning. Hc fired at ono of the burglars. but missed the man ~ho mnde ais escape with his eomL LAnion.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-23
HARDING SUPPORTS SUFFRAGE.

Marion. O., July 23.-Earnest- hope that republican members of the Ten nessee legislature would support rati- fication of the suffrage amendment was expressed to-day by Senator Hard ing in a telegram to John Houck, re- publican member of the Tennessee senate.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-23
Invasion of Germany
 Not Famed By Soviet

Berlin. July a. The govern ment has asked the Allies for au- thorization to send troops to the plebiscite areas as protection against the boishevikL The soviet represen- tativcs in Berlin today denied tho hoisheviki planned 10 invade Ger many.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-23
ANOTHER H. C. L. ITEM
Nc1, Haven Gas I.l~h~s Co. Orders
 "Mc,cr s~r,,cc charge" or 30 ccn's
Month.

New Haven. July 23.--A meter service charge or 10 cents month was announced today by the New Haven Gas company as a means ot securing additional revenue. Ky adopting q meter charge the subject will come before the public utilities ission for q hearing. The com pany sets up that higher costs of labor and of materials compel m increase to the consumer.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-23
MUST WIN TO|
 OR GIVE
Shamrock Begn
 Down ResOlute
 Race Becomes citing.

Sandy Hook, July defending Americas c across the line today the fourth internatiol which she must win Thomas Lipton's Shan capturing the prize pc ReSolute First Shamrock crossed d behind the defender al official timing. With al sounded at 1 p. m., R at 1:01:33 official tin rock at 1:01:56. Thei forward on the first their 80 mile triang beat to windward do shore.
 Shamrocks HOlG
 
 It was Shamrock to back and allowed Rest pace. Captain Burton lenger was very nearl1 having only four secor the line within the tv lowed after the startfr|
 At 1;11 ResoIute wal ter Of mile ahead.
 Both yachts crossed board thck and Resolu gan to gain. Ten mir start both tackled to p{ lute 200 yards to VI quite fast and Shamrd calmed.
 Resolutc Gains
 The sloops broke out sails on crossing the lii. a big roll to the sea d pounded as they move them to spill some wi sails. -Afer Captain Bi let Shamrock run in reach his rival the cj peared for 8 while as il ing back for he startinI ly she was thrown off the shifting wind. Wh headed in shore for th{ lands Resolute gained | the beat to windward.
 At 1:20 the wind hal south, letting up Reso1 ting her more than a mile to windward when most able to lay her d mark.
 Challenger Is Il
 At 1:3O the windwa into the southwest ma ahead to the first turn half a mile to windwa faster than Sha mrock loggy.
 Tho sloops stood we gain advantage of the was just strong enough through the ground s rock pounded and slaJ roll and there was a e, of angry waters under
 6:40 Handic
 AS Shamrock was 23 than Resolute in cross but must give her today cap of six minutes an she must finish six mil seconds ahead of the win and six minutes al to tie.
 Shamrock Picks
 At 1850 when nearing : hamrock had picked aid of a small baby ii was doing better in the had dropped to six kno1 ly the shippers did not they expected along u they had the advantag and kept on heading ir bright. Shamrock cut her rivals lead on the but at 1855 Resolute y ] pieces to weather.
 Resolutc Keeps
 At 1855 the yachts soutn end or h1ShlandS half a mile nearer the than Shamrock. At ? ute had d lead twice d Tuesday.
 The press boat repo hat the yachts were niles from the first mi somewhat to leeward of vas well to windward md seemingly about tv he good.
 Shamrock at 2:3O, shore observers was n luarter of a mile behl lender. Captain. Adar boat high in - = x~ ~-&>I
New Britain herald., 1920-07-23
e- |. W. ". ARRESTED.

Valparaiso. Chile. July 23.--In d raid on l. W. w headquarters today - persons were arrested and anar- chistic literature. and arms, and ex- plosives were seized
New Britain herald., 1920-07-23
TO HUNT BY AUTO

With Use of Motor Car in New
 South Wales.
 Melbourne. Australia, June. 2s.- A kangaroo hunt by automobile is one of the entertainments planned for the Prince of Wales when he visits the coutry districts of Aus tralia. The hunt will take place upon the sheep station (ranch) of Lee Falkiner at Boora. New South Wales MT. Falkiner said here lately: The kangaroo drive in which the Prince will take part will be neither child's play nor cold-blooded murder but as fine sport as is to be had in the commonwealth"
New Britain herald., 1920-07-23
1DRIANOPLE BURNED.

Constantinople, July 2S, (By The Associated Press) ).-Airplane which flew over Adrianople today reported that the city was burned
New Britain herald., 1920-07-23
WEATHER
-O--

Hartford. July 22.-ForecsSt for New Britain and vicinity:
 Unsettled. probably thunder showers tonight and Saturday.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-23
ALLIES MAY BE FORCED 70 ENTER !, ANOTHER EUROPEAN WAR w ORDER ,,s 70 SAVE PQ1RQM B0LSHEHzz1

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