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New Britain herald., 1920-07-07
REED PLANS BITTER
 FIGHT OVER LEAGUE
Win Oppose Wilson's Policy on Cove nant ms Long as He Can stand
 on Platform.

Kansas City. July ITO n delega- ton of democrats from all sections Of Missouri. Senator Reed reaffirmed his determination Monday to carry the fight against the Wilson League of Nations as long as he "can stand on a platform" The senator purposes to get into the thick of the approach Ing primary campaign. and that un- doubtedly will precipitate the most bitter fight in tho recent history of tho party. Reed came back from san Francisco in a fighting mood, and he let it be known that Inc intends to givo no quarter.
 The much talked about Missouri campaign will be opened at St. Jo- seph next Monday or Tuesday. Sen ator Reed said an itinerary is being arranged which will touch virtually every section in the state. and when I get through with the primary cam paign." the senator said. "I'll be open for suggestions in the nation. For [ am in this thing as long as I can stand on platform. and let me add right now that I was a democrat. am now n better democrat. and will be one longer than a lot of fellows who are making SO much noise.'
 Senator Reed was clated over the reception given him by local demo- crnts. "lt wasn't personal tribute to me. but to the things for which I have been fighting. and il was won derfui." Senator Reed said.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07

dozen Chicago operatives. were re- vealed. according to Frank B. Rich- ardson, special investigator from Washington.
 Richardson was sent to Chicago a week ago W ithinstructions to stop the graft in the internal revenue de- partment in Chicago" He said a spe- cial detail of 12 intelligence men from the department of justice is en route to Chicago from Washington and a thorough and speedy investigation is promised. More arrests and more dismissals may be expected today MT Richa rdson said
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07
COY. CUX CONGRATULATED
Senator Reed Sends Telegram to Democratic Standard Bearer Con-
 graduating Him and the Country.

Kansas City. July 7.-U. S. Senator Reed of Missouri has telegraphed congratulations to Governor Cox of Ohio.
 The telegram follows:
 II send my sincerest and heartiest congratulations to you upon your great victory against what seemed to be overwhelming odds. I congratu- late tho country because I am firm ly convinced that you will always maintain and defend our nation and will never consent to the surrender of any part of it's sovereignty or the abandonment of those great interna- tional policies of the fathers under which we have achieved unexampled greatness and power"
 Reed declared he considered the nomination of Cox from every stand point the strongest that could have been made from among the real can- didates of the convention
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07
COX ON SUFFRAGE
Expresses Opinion That Louisiana Should Ratify Suffrage Amendment Wires to Frank Looney.

Dayton Ohio, July 7.-Governor Cox today expressed the opinion that it is the duty of the Louisiana legis- lature to ratify the woman suffrage amendment at once. He so tele- graphed Frank Looney, chairman of the democratic state committee of Louisiana. The telegram read:
 'I have your wire as chairman of the state democratic central commit tee of Louisiana on the subject of ratication of the suffrag amendment by the general assembly. I can only express my opinion. It is that the legislature owes as duty to the democratic party to ratify at once.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07
PLAYGKUUNDS UPENED

Thousands of Children Take Advan.
 tagc of Amuscments at Recreation
 Ccnters. --s-f#
 Crowds of children f1ocked to the playgrounds yesterday when the var ious amusements were thrown open for the summer season. Games were played at each of the five play-s grounds and athletic and occuea- tional work was started, the former branch of the activities under ths ]; supervision of the playground diIee- tors named by the public amdse,. ments commission under the direction of Director John F. Rourke and tha latter under the direction of Miss May Begley. ~s
 The grounds are fairly we'll .enu uipss ped this year for the work but it i3s probable that more funds will bf a few grounds. The shoots have been placed in repair and there is s4 good stock of bats, basballs and volley balls. Swings have also bsa constructed.
 At the Smith and East s streetV grounds, which are somewhat sn@1r Ter than the smalley, Burritt ' and Bartlett street grounds, the largest crowds in the history of those sElcE1 grounds were in attendance.
 larger grounds had their usual,
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07
PLAMKHLE
tcontinued From Seventh Page.)

manager of tho Southington band. He resigned his position at the Trum- bull Electric company's plant last week. Colella has signed con- tract for the band to play during the summer at Lake Compounce.
 "Si" Mcdonald. the popular East ern league umpire. spent yesterday at his home.
 Elsie Martinelli has returned to her home in Newark, N. J.. after visiting relatives here.
 The local police force was busy last night with police from some other town. They would not divulge their business. No action was taken last night.
 If you want quality seed, plant Rackliffo's bulk seeds.-Advt.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07
YEGGS CRACK TWO SAFES.
s6,OOO Haul Made Near Boardwalk in
 Atlantic City.

Atlantic City, July 7.-Yeggmen early yesterday morning broke into the National Drug store, in the heart of the busiest beach front section dragged a safe to the rear of the premises and blew it open, getting away with 5000 in cash and stamps. Going up the walk two doors fur ther they cracked the safe in a Japa- nese ping-pong parlor, getting $1.00O there.
 The robberies were not discovered until yesterday morning.
 Early Saturday morning a burglar hurled a padded brick through the plate glas window of the Blatt fur shop. unde rthe Traymore, and got away with sS,0OO worth of furs
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07
MRS. SNOW IN DANGER
Trio Arrested for Plotting to Murder Wealthy Elderly Lady - Divorce Case Involved.

Washington, July Mrs. Edna P. Asker, a private detective, and Hugh NJ. Langdon, Jr. chauffeur, were held today on warrants charging them with conspiracy to bring about the death of Mrs. Chester A. Snow, divorced wife of an aged and wealthy patent attorney. Mrs. Shows former husband, who has been arrested on the same charge, was released late yesterday on $10,0O0 bail.
 Mir. snow had aked the court to authorize him to sec his six year old child more than once a week as pro- vided when the divorce decree was issued.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07
PATIENT KILLS ANOTHER.
Hudson River Hospital Inmate Dies
 From Shovel Blow.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y, July lit was learned yesterday that John Devlin, 63, a patient at the Hudson River State hospital, died Monday at the institution as the result of being hit on the head with a shovel by Richard Delaney, another patient, in a fit of religious mania. Both men had been working in the stone quarry at the hospital on Thursday, when suddenly Delaney attacked Devlin. The latter did not lose consciousness at once, but asked Delaney: why did you do that?"
 Delaney replied: God told me to hit you and hit you quick"
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07
COUNCIL MEETING TONIGHT
Session Win Act on Report of Board of Finance and Taxation This Eve ming.

Two meetings of the common coun- cil. one m adjourned and one sp"- cial session, will Inc held this eve ming. The adjourned meeting will he called at o'clock and the roll call of members read. The session will then formally adjourn and the special meeting will convene for the purpose of receiving and acting upon the re- port of the board Of finance and taxa ton relative to that boards action on tho appropriations voted upon at a re- cent meeting of the council. Ways and means of raising the moneys ap- propriated will be recommended.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07
COMMITTEE HEARING
Senate Campaign Expenditure Com-
 mittee May Have Review of Palmers Expenses; to Decide Later.

Chicago, July 7.-William Arm strong, Chicago lawyer, presented to the senate committee Investigating campaign expenditures today a mass of documentary evidence which, he said, would prove that Attorney Gen. A. Mitchell Palmer had abused the power of his office in order to in- f1uence delegates to the democratic national convention"
 MT. Armstrong told the committee the documents would show MT. Pal mer had advocated pardons for criminals and prevented the gather ing of evidence in cases where there were charges of defrauding the gov ernment.
 Senator Kenyon said the commit tee would decide later whether Arm strong should be called as a witness
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07
GERMAN SHIPS COMING

Berlin. July 7.-The budget com- mittee of the Reichstag set aside 196.- O0O. .0O0, 900 marks in the supplement- ary estimates for the construction of merchant shipping. Shipyards will receive subsidies in monthly install ments according to the progress of construction.
 The council of the empire sane toned the expenditures, of 2,5O0,Oo0,- 900 marks for the upkeep of an army of 100000 men,
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07
BRANDEIS HEAD OF
 ZIONIST CONFERENCE
Meeting at London Selects Him to Formulate a Governmental Plan
 for Palestine.

London. July 7.-Justicc Brandeis of the United States supreme court was elected president of the interna tional Zionist conference which met today to formulate a political program for Palestine. pr. Max Nordau of London was chosen honorary presi dent.
 Forty-two American and four Canadian delegates were present among the 25o representatives of every civilized country.
 nr. Nahum Sckoloff of Berlin. in his opening speech as chairman, said:
 Although for the many massacre in the Ukraine, nc. heaven nor the mercy of the angels could Tnd pallia- tion. the Jews do not cry for ven- geance, but will face the task of res toration soberly and inoffensively. Compared with these murderers, Neb- uchadnezzar was a noble man.
 During the conference the audience arose solemnly as an endorsement of his views.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07
Visiting Day Observed
 At Burlington Camp

A party of local people including officials of the health department and members of the board of health com missioners as well as representatives of the several local welfare organ izations who are cooperating in con- ducting the New Britain Fresh Air camp at Burlington. visited that place this afternoon for an inspection of the grounds and buildings. The camp is now in full operation. Toys and games were brought to the camp for the children.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07
QUICKSAND FATAL TO AJTOIST

Jacksonville, Fla. July 7.-Fred- ericls G. Bradley, son of Peter But Ter Bradley of Boston, president of the American Agricultural and Chem ical company, banker and financier, died Monday night from injuries sus- tined in an automobile accident at Pablo Beach. He was a passenger in his racing car, which was being tuned for speed contests on the beach, when it struck quicksand and turned over.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07
CITY ITEMS

Exclusive agents -tetson shoes. Bcsse-Leland Co.--advt.
 Members of the school accommoda- tions committee of the school board have been in comm munication with Architect D.. K. Perry relative to plans for the proposed intermediate high school to be erected on Fremont street
 Teller vs. Anderson Thursday night at Casino.-advt.
 MT. and Mrs. Christopher Birming- ham have returned after spending sev- eraI days al The Lenox" Momau- guin.
 A marriage license has been grant ed to Josef Markowskie of 121 Broad street. and Miss Stefanzo Basil1 Of the same address.
 The Junior League of the Kensing- ton Methodist church will hold an ice cream festival this evening on the church lawns.
 I. Miller has old his grocery store at 335 Park street to H. Edelstein.
 marriage license has been aken out by John Petz of 64 Hartford ave- nue and Miss Margaret Bellochio of s3 Arch street.
 With Teller 1st and Anderson End Thursday nights games should decide the winner of the greatest duck pin tournament ever seen in Connecticut. -advt.
 One of the windows on the third floor of the Sacred Heart school was broken sometime last night by bull lot. There was no one in the build ing at the time. The police were mo- titled of the occurrence.
 20 per cent. discount on all straw Hat Co.-advt.
 
 I.e Roy of the Corbin Screw corpora ton have left on a two weeks vaca- tion to Pine Island and Revere Beach, Mass.
 H. Dayton Humphrey has sold a two tenement house at 63 Greenwood street belonging to the Rackliffe es- tate to Fred J. Billian.
 Mir. and Mrs. n. J. Mcguire and family of 131 Black Rock Ave, are spending their vacation at Chalker Beach.
 Last home game Thursday night. Teller vs. Anderson.-advt.
 Engine Company No. was called last night to tho home of Police Of- fcer Gustave Hellberg at 130 Lincoln street. Some papers being burned caused back draught and the eel lar of the building became filled with smoke. No damage was done. We challenge any store in the state to equal our shoe values. Besse-Le- land Co.-advt. H. B. Chamberlain. secretary of the i Chamber of Commerce. is spending 2 | his vacation at Cape Cod. Casino is the coolest place in town. l -advt.
 ! X two year lease has been taken on ! a barber shop at No. Hartford ave- nue by Michael Papaleo. The month | ly rental is $50. Max Fiegenbaum is i owner of the premies. i Annual shoe sale at Besse-Leland's. -advt.
 | A. T. Sloper and family have gone | to Greenville. Me, where they will I spend the summer. Miss Mary Abetz and Charles Prig- ! lauski were married Tuesday morn. l ing at St. Mary's church by Rev. J. T. | Winters
 Among those taking automobile trips over the holidays were C. E Richardson, Gustave Winger, Mis- Florence winger and Mrs. c. C. Win ger. They went through Massa chu setts. New Hampshire and Vermont
 Don't miss Thursday nights match Teller vs. Anderson.-advt !
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07
sI.ooO. .OOO REVENUE FRAUD.
Big Discrepancies Revealed in Dis
 titled Spirits in Chicago.

Chicago. July With the issu- ance yeterday Of warrants for the ar rest of two deputy collectors in the Chicago department Of internal rev enue. following closely upon the dis missal of five deputies, discrepancies of moro than s1,O00.00 in the dis tiled spirits department of the rev. enue service, involving more than a
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07
FIR. HART GETS PURSE.

committee consisting of Rev. john r. Winters, Fred J. McEnrOe, Thomls Crowley and NJ. J. Kenuey, went 10 New Haven this morning. where a purse or $500 was presented to Rev. Michael F. Hart. u former eurute at St. Mary's church. Tho purse resulted from the benefit en- terta in mcnt given hy Daly's min strcia laH Thursday night at Bar decks hall.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07
hon to Build
 .djoining Hotel

Build a one-story 2tlxfI0 feet. was fa hon this after tE is to be erected nz the Hotel Bron- about 5000. The Idlng has already
 work having been V ago when tho plans In view.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07
[ RULE WORKS -COX DECLARES
Candidate Addresses ssn Folks and Says He Roosevelt AS Mate.

p.. July 7.-"Cox and hats catchy isn't it?" |Dr Cox as he learned in |vn who his running mate Cox was sitting In q rc- \ in his library enjoying |n informed of Mir. Roose- etion. He said Mir. Roosc-
 vigorous, upsta nding. and progressive demo- 'ox addressed "wcts" last |boyhood home Tn Middle howers drcnched two D assembled in the open
 and tho meetings were
 theaters, The governor ny attempt to exploit
 is equally as dangerous svism In Europe"
 ed that the golden rule
 better than tho bullet bet and that in all indus s there is a middle h must be followed In hlstloe he done to all.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07
Mcbride Promoted to
 NOrwaIk Officer Head

James Mcbride. for the past three years connected with the sales force of the Gulf Refining company, has been promoted to the position of man. ager of the Norwalk office of the com pany, and has taken up his new duties. His successor has not been named
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07
GIFTS FOURTH COST SIX LIVES.

Chicago, July 7.-Six dead and 24 injured is the toll in this city from accidents which occurred indirectly from Fourth of July celebrations The accidents varied from automobile col lisions to airplane mishaps. No fa- talities are attributed to fireworks The area covered in the report in cludes Chicago and cities within a radius of 60 miles.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07
EDWARDS CONGRATULATION

Trenton, N. J., July 7.-Governor Edwards today sent the following telegram to Franklin D. Roosevelt: Earnest congratulations to yourself and our party on the excellent selec- tion of a running mate to our next president. James M. Cox
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07
Good News For Bryan;
 Brazil Dry. PerFfs

Rio Janeiro, July "A bill yD introduced in the chamber of deib ties today prohibiting after 1922 h> importation and manufacture of bev- erages having an alcoholic content exceeding two. per cent. The bin would double liquor taxes at once for the benefit of schools.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07
Woman Suicides Note
 DisclOses Her Identity

New York, July 7.-The body of we'll dressed woman in whose vanity bag was found a note asserting she was the wife of Daniel M. BedeIl, millionaire clubman, was found today in the lake in Central park
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07
Argentine. Prohibition
 Gets Decidea Setbackt,

Buenos Aires, July i.-GoverAvae opposition to prohibition bill recent ly introduced in congress was an- nounced by Finance Minister -Sala- berry. He assured representatiyeS.o of wine interests that the executive de- partment would use all legal IS- sources against the measure.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07
Prof. Fletcher Wills
 Estate to karYaxn]

New York, July 7.-D4 Hofaf. Fletcher, who preached ~t4e doctriIf of thorough mastication~ o food. fiAa left the residue of an estate of $f26.~ 57s to- Harvard university for ths1 purpose of fostering the lznrw5ees, ,o. of healthful nutrition" aco.5ratiaNE an appraisal filed in court today
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07
tE Is LEASED.

xerck has leased a store ht 335 Park street to IT. |br two years and four E q monthly rental of S2T. ited that the new lease khIch already exists upon
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07
nm Hy AUTO.

w of 243 Llnwood
 to tho police this hiio driving his auto
 street, n boy named &of to2 Myrtle street. N crashed into his bicycle was somewhat
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07
MADOOl SENDS ROOSEVELT
 CONGRATULATORY TELEGRAM

New York, July 7.-Wililam G. Mo- Adoo today sent the following tele- gram to Franklin D. Roosevelt:
 Please accept my warmest con- gratulations and best wishes for suc- cess" Er5s-s
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07
BATHING SUIT Is STOLEN.

George Ashley of the Ashley Bab- cock Clothing company reported to the police this morning that a bath ing suit had been stolen from the showcase in front of the store on Main street. last night.
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07
TO STAY AT WHITE HOUSE.

Washington, July 1-PreSident Will son does not now plan to spend any part of the summer away from Wash ington, it was stated today at the White House, as he does not find the weather here uncomfortable
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07
tEPPLER NUPTIALS
Local Couple Arc Mar ny Afternoon by Rev.

wedding took place
 ne of MT. and Mrs.
 Acn Miss Margaret
 s bride of Alfred
 pThe ceremony was
 Nov. Harry Bodlcy. <t. Marks church.
 as attircd in q gown of Ind veil with pearl trim |rrscd q bouquet of bridal |Juiia Steppler. sister of tted as maid of honor. ~sod in n gown of pink H to match and carried The best man was WI xher Of the groom. Tho and Marjorie Steppler Ter girls. Following a to Rhode Island and bupio will reside In New
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07
|RKS DEALER
 FEN HEAVY FINE
Pf plninviflc Establish lsscs-cd S25 and Costs |sdRc N. O. Ryder.

O. Ryder in the Plain burt this afternoon found |t, proprietor of the Pal |ts. guilty of selling fire |it q permit and fined him tta. Attorney Albert A. Fho represented the ac- |nn appeal. Kunc Green |city furnished the bonds. In be brought up In the |rt the second Tuesday in
 arrested Inst Saturday bnicer Davis. after he had
 sales of fireworks. Ac- he state statutes any per
 In their possession. stor- lg explosives of any na- n permit are violating
New Britain herald., 1920-07-07
A FUNNY SITUATNl
American Legion Asks I ,'l
 Cox to Speak on Same iis.N
Louis.

Cox to Speak on Same iias
 Louis.
 St. Louis, July 7-Gorerr1dl has been invited to speak frofl same platform with Senat pr Hard here July 25 at the dedicatory ceA monies of a war heroes .memo cemetery. Senator HArdms has Y nounced he probably would begij campaign here that day. TheA tion was telegraphed to Goyesl today by the local branch American Legion. It is said fair will be political
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-08-28
MOBILE men FORM FOR
CIVIC BETTERMENT

Mobile, Ala, Aug. IA number
OF leading citizens met at the Emmer-
son Alumni Association, which was
held at the home OF DR.. q. II. Will
kerson, and formulated plans for the
purpose OF interesting the city in max
ing possible better civic advantages
for the colored people OF this city.
The committees work touches upon
every industry and large business
concern, asking their aid i'll planning
better working agreement between
the two races. The main object of
the committee is to exercise every
possible influence to prevent migra-
tion OF our people from the South.
Among those lending their influence
to the work are: James r. Peterson,
Chairman; Davis Patton, David John
son, c. w. Peters, Charles Nicholas.
H. r. Williams, G. Fl. Wilkerson
Edward Rhone, Sidney Coleman, H.
]. McAllister, Napoleon Rivers. A. W.
Thompson, Woody Hobbs, ID. B.
Valentine, w. L. Valasco, d. T.
Peacher, Thomas Jackson, ID. t.
Belsaw, George Cloudy c. w. Allen,
James Knox, S. D. Jordan, D. S.
Peters, and A. d. Simington.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-08-28
By Full of Pep


The visiting teachers and students assem-.
lied in the ~ auditorium Sunday after
noon and discussed plans for activities cover.
ing the remainder OF the summer session
a recital will be held on next Sunday after.
noon, August END. The meeting will open
at O'Clock with short discussion, 1t was
shown in last Sundays meeting that negroes
know little # their great leaders and a
lew momtnts Of the next meeting will be
devoted to his phase OF education
The Englewood Dramatic and Musical
Club Will appear iii the auditorium Tuesday
evening, August oath. The Kentucky Club
will conduct lair in the "Y" auditorium.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Free open All community sing and moving
picture show Friday evening, August 2Oth,
$50 Beutner playground, 53rd Street and
Wentworth Avenue. Baseball game every
afternoon al the sarne place
Lieut., Edmond White, Scout Master, has
returned from his vacation and all scouts are
asked to be present at o'clock Saturday,
August 2lst All boys, II TO Is years OF
age, are offered a fine opportunity TO get out
department will conduct camp at Camp
Owl, Sand Dunes, Miller, Ind, for FIVE days,
beginning Monday, August 23rd The small
sum OF $3.50 will be charged, covering trans.
portation, board and lodging. Street car
fare will not be included.
Boys to Il, may attend camp at Nc,
DonneFs Home, Franklin ILL., Saturday and
charged. covering all expenses. Parents may
spend SUNDAY with their sons so cents win
be charged for meals.
Recent Arrivals
DR.. {. /. Morgan. Dallas. Tex.
Perry Parker, Cincinnati, Ohio
i. NJ. Lawrence, Portland, Ind.
Arnold A. Fins, Cincinnati, Ohio.