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New Britain herald., 1921-06-01
WIDOW OF MURDERER
 TESTIFIES AT TRIAL
Mrs. Wade Relates IntrOduc- ing Husband to Mrs. Mott
 Letters in Evidence.

Bridgeport. June 1.-Mary s. Wade. widow of Ewood B. Wade, was the first witness today in the trial of Mrs. Ethel H. Mott. charged with the murder of her husband George B. Mott. on August 70 last.
 Mrs. Wade testified that she had in- troduced her husband to Mrs. Nott, but found out later that Wade and Mrs. Mott already knew each other. She also visited Mrs. Nott slt her home at her husbands request and on that oc- casion secured from her a promise that Wade would not call on Mrs. Mott again.
 Two women who were confined at the county jail while Mrs. Mott was there were called to identify letters written by Mrs. Nott to Wade while the latter was in Wethcrsfield prison.
 Following the testimony of C. C. Will son. handwriting expert, letters alleged to have been written by Mrs. Mott to Elwood E. Wade while both were in jail were admitted as evidence by Judge Maltbie. The court then adjourned for noon recess.
New Britain herald., 1921-06-01
RAILROAD WAGES LEFT
 ABOVE PRE-WAR RATES
$500, 100000 Increase of Last Year Reduced Approxi-
 mately $4OO,OOO,OOO.

Chicago, June l. Approximately two-thirds of the wage increase granted railroad employees last July by the rail- road labor board was ordered deducted beginning July 1 in the boards deci- sion announced today. From the in crease last year of $6O0, ,OOO, ,O00 year in salaries of railroad labor, nearly S400. .000. .000 will be cut, it is estimated, by the reductions directed by the board.
 In the case of the general class of maintenance of way laborers, the entire increase of S15 cents an hour was with drawn while in others of the classes having the larger number of employees, the cuts ranged from 13 to & and from 10 to cents an hour, as compared with the award of last July. Although the cuts are to apply only on the
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New Britain herald., 1921-06-01
DEADLOCK IS BROKEN
Cleveland Unions, Where From 10, 900 to 25,0OOO Mechanics Are Affected, Agree to Arbitrate Strike.

Cleveland, June 1.-The deadlock which has existed in the building trades industry here since May 1 when between 10000 and 25, ,O0O mechanics went on strike was broken early today, an agree ment to arbitrate being reached by the joint conciliation board of the Building Trades Employers association and the building trades council after 15 hours of practically continuous negotiations.
 Building operations amounting to $40 ,OO0 GOO, employers and union off cials agreed, would be in full swing within the next few days under the con- tinuous shop agreement of May 1. 1918.
 The settlement provides for an arbi- tration board of seven representatives of the public to assist like number of employers and employees now consitut- ing the conciliation board.
New Britain herald., 1921-06-01
H0LD-UP A FRAME-UP
Newark Clerk Charged With Hiring Highwaymen to Rob Him When He Had Employers Roll.

Newark, N. J., June 1.-Charged with entering into a conspiracy with three highwaymen to rob his em- ployers. the Pure Oil Co. of this city, Harry c. Phelps was held by the police last night after three men had held him up in the company's office, taken more than $500 and at tempted to escape in an automobile belonging to Phelps.
 The trip came to grief, however when the car turned over a short distance from the scene of the rob- bery and one of the occupants, who gave his name as Morris Franks was captured by a motorcycle police man and taken, slightly injured, to a hospital in Elizabeth.
 Franks told the police Phelps ar ranged the robbery, and agreed to have s1,0O0 of his employers money ready when the robbers ap- peared. Confronted with this state ment. Phelps, the police scy admit ted his part in the affair, saying he was deeply in debt and could not live on his salary
New Britain herald., 1921-06-01
FORMER TENANT SUED
Dwight Street Tenement Damaged to the Amount of $500 Landlord Alleges in Writ.

Suit has been brought by Lawyer Joseph G. Woods, acting for Bernard Berson. against Abraham and Celia Zevin and property to the amount of s1,000 has been attached. Dam- ages to a tenement owned by Der son, and which for a time was oc- cupied by MT. and Mrs. Zevin, has been claimed to the amount of $500. It is alleged that the Zevins, pur- poseIy damaged the house prior to moving out
 The house in question is at 124 Dwight street. and is a three family dwelling, the second floor of which was leased to the Zevins. They re- mained in the tenement from last October until May IT. On May 16, the complaint alleges. the tenants tore the wall paper, broke the ceil- ings, painted the walls with a black substance, smashed the windows and stills, broke lights and put the plumbing out of order. The damages will amount to $500. MT. Berson alleges.
New Britain herald., 1921-06-01
Harding Discusses This With
 Interstate Commerce Members REDUCTIONS ARE EXPECTED
Indications Are That Satisfactory Ad- justments Are Near at Hand-GOvt of S75O.OOO.OOO.

Washington, June 1.-Downward revision of railroad rates particularly of those on necessities, was discussed by President Harding today with mem bers of the interstate commerce commission at an informal conference at the commissions hcadquarter The presid ent was understood to have been assured that the whole subject now was under review by the commission.
 Fruit Rates Questioned
 MT. Harding inquired particularly about the prospect or modification of rates on fruits. The commission off cils are understood to have told them they were making considerable pro- gress on a plan for obtaining voIun- tary reductions in some rates through concerted action by the carriers.
 It was said that the movement and the general work of ironing out in equalities hd gone much further than lie had indicated. Details as to this however, were not made public.
 May Fund Debt
 Although there was no outward in- dication that the president and the commissioners discussed the proposal to provide for the funding of the S750, 900, 900 owed to the government for permanent improvements made while the roads were under federal control that subject is known to be under active consideration by admins tration officials.
 A recommendatio that the govern ment take that step Was made yester- day before the senate interstate com merce committee by President Rea of the Pennsylvania lines
New Britain herald., 1921-06-01
Connecticut Company Op- poses Granting of Fran chise AS Does Andrew J. SlOper.

"we want jitney line between New Britain and Hartford was the con- sensus of opinion among bout a score of people brought to the Public Ut1l1- ties Commission hearing by Lawyer Stanley Traceski to testify that the community would be served better by the jitney than the trolley.
 A H. Harris and Joseph Farr ap- piled for a franchise to run the bus which was used last year over the New Britain to Hartford route, and today's affair was the public hearing.
 Strong for Jitneys s-e.,s y.
 Mrs. Frank Foster of Corbin's s corner testified that she had daughter who went to school in New Britain, and that a -jitney would be d great convenience for the girl. As it is now, the girl is forced to depend on the kindness of the neighbors to furnish transportation. Mrs. Foster said that the jitney used to carry her daughter to school for five cents, and she thought. that the chance should again be given the people of that neighborhood to. get transportation facilities.
 Is Cross Questioned
 The attorney for the Connecticut Co. asked Mrs. Foster how her daughter got to school now. Mrs. Foster answer ed that she walked to the car line on Francis street, but that this was very unsatisfactory, and besides it costs 10 cents for very little ride. The attorney asked if the child had book of tickets, and if not why not. Mrs. Eos ter said she never got around to it.
 A. J. Sloper Called Upon.
 The Connecticut company's lawyer and representatives admitted there is a territory around Stanley Quarter and Newington that is not taken care of but they maintained that a jitney line between the junction of the car lines at Francis street over to Elm wood would cover the case. Andrew J. Sloper of New Britain was called on by the attorney for the Connecti- cut company to testify against the measure. Lawyer Traceski asked MT. Sloper if he had ever been in a jit- ney. and if he had cars of his own, and did everything possible to neu- tralize the testimony of the New Brit ain banker.
 Curtis on Stand.
 Mayor Orson F. Curtis when caNed on by the attorney for the Connect- cut company, acted nervous, saying that he was not appearing for or against the jitneys. He said he be- lieved in jitneys if they were we'll regulated. Well regulated" sug- gested the idea of local option, so the mayor gave his ideas on that matter saving he believed that the cities should have a lot to say in the jitney matter, instead of the public utilities commission
 Among those at the hearing were: Edward O. Kilbourne, A. H. Harris, To [ a O Stanley Traceski. Andrew J. Sloper, Mayor Orson F. Curtis, Mrs. Frank Foster, James C. Moody, Superintend- ent F. l.. Beardsley of the Connecti- cut company and I. J. Newton. It is expected that the Public Utilities commission will give decision in the near future.
New Britain herald., 1921-06-01
Wage Reductions Will Total Be- tween S5,9tt,6SS and SS,S47,8S9
PEARSON ISSUES STATEMENT
central New England Railroad Will Also Benefit Financially to tho Ex-
 f1s tent of Approximately ss67 ,2O7 to S57:,f17.

New Haven, June In connection with the railroad labor boards orders Tor wage reductions, President EI J. Pearson of the New Haven railroad today issued the following statement:
 The effect of the railroad labor boards decision as to wages on the New York. New Haven and Hartford railroad, 63 classifications of employ. es, on the basis of last years 40,23O employees. means a reduction of sS,- S47,SS9 in the payroll: on the basis of the present forces, 30, 990 employees, it means a reduction of s5,911,6S3 in the payroll.
 For the Central New England, 1920 average number of employees D. 26O, it means a reduction in~the pay roll of s572,117; for the current year, 1,76s employees, it means a reduc- ton of s367,2O7."
New Britain herald., 1921-06-01
TOTES GIFT PISTOL
 AND IS FINED $25
Gold Street Resident Had Gun Fully Loaded
 Other Cases.

Investigation of complaints that Stan ley Rusticl< was toting a gun and en- dangering the lives of Gold street resi- dents. resulted in his arrest last night by Sergeant George Eliinger, and the payment of a fine of S25 and costs in police court this morning.
 Stanley was found standing in front of his home and the gun was found on the ground nearby. He denied having carried the weapon until after it was produced by the police sergeant. He then explained that friend whom he met in Hartford. had made him a pres ent of the revolver. The Capitol City friend, he told Judge B. w. filling. had two revolvers, hence the presentation. Policeman William Doherty brought
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New Britain herald., 1921-06-01
HELD IN StO,OOO BONDS
Two Waterbury Youths Are Accused of Burglary and Theft of An Auto 'mobiIe-CaugIlt After Chase.

Waterbury, June 1.-Samuel Rus so, 26, and Carlo Sepiovone, "A both of this city. were held for su- perior court under bonds of s10,00O when arraigned in city court today on charges of burglary and theft of an automobile. The two accused were captured after a spectacular chase early Tuesday morning. Loot taken from a local store and valued at s400 was found in their posses sion. The police discovered other stolen property when searching rooms occupied by the two men.
New Britain herald., 1921-06-01

Tulsa, Okla., June 1.-Man| blocks of the negro section where race conflict has, been gress since early last night, flames today. The fire was spreading and threatening out white residence sectio| Stand Pipe and Sunset Hi tions.
 Clashes between armed vi negroes had resulted in a death list of at least six WI 50 negroes, and a rapidly il number of wounded.
 Machine Guns Mountd
 Detachnents of guardsmd scattered throughout the c1 machine guns ready for| Guards surrounded the while others assisted in rouI negroes and segJegating | hei jail, convention hall, based and other places which hj turned into prison camps.
 State troops under comm Adjut. Gen. Barrett arrive o'clock Nto take charge of tion, augmenting focaI guardsmen who were called night. At this time there ports of sporadic shooting situation seemed to be eaS}
 White Girl Attacked
 The trouble is reported been the result of arrest la day of Dick Rowland, negr alleged assault on an orphan , gro was spirited away county jail early today by from the office of Sheriff Mo who refused to divulge hi abouts.
 The first attempts to fire quarter were made about Ia this morning. Two houses more than 50 negroes as a were set afire at that time an alarm was turned in.
 the fire department to lay I stopped by a crowd of arm men and the department re it.; station. ..
 Torch Is Applied.
 The attempt to destroy quarter by fire was resuI hours later when almost eously fire began to burst, f the doors and windows shacks along Archer stre dense clouds of black smo oped the location. Under co smoke screen armed men cars and afoot threw a cord the place where the negroes toned and occasional sh} warning that conflict still VI
 Many Taken Prisond
 As the fire enveloped th negroes were seen to dart flaming doorways with
 hands, shouting Don't sh they dashed through the ST were ordered to surrender d ly were removed to the pris
New Britain herald., 1921-06-01
Stubborn Heinie GrOh
 Signs Up With Cincis

Cincinnati. O., June 1.--Henry K. Groh. holdout captain and third base man Of the Cincinnati Nationals signed his contract at the clubs terms today.
 He accepted the salary of s10,0O0 but his pay will not start until he is reinstated by Judge Landis. August Hermann. president of the club. said. President Hermann also said that Groh probably would bo transferred to the club that makes the best offer
New Britain herald., 1921-06-01
HUMORIST WINS DERBY
Niscount Astor's Craig An Fran Sec ond and watson's Lcmonora Is Third in British Classic.

Epsom Downs, Eng, June 1. (By Associated Prcss) .--Hunorist won the classic derby. run here today.
 Eiscount Astor's Craig An Fran was second and Joseph Watson's Lemonora was third. Twenty-three horses ran.
 J. E. Joefs Humorist. the winner of today ran third in the two thou sand guineas at Newmarket, in April. Craig An Fran was the winner of the 5000 guineas and Lemonora was second in that race.
 The betting was to against Humorist, . to 1 against Craig An Fran and to i against Lemonora.
New Britain herald., 1921-06-01
Bill to Protect Machine
 Owners From BOOtleggerS

Washington, June 1.-Garage owners and others renting autom obiles would be protected in event their property was used by 'bootleggers'' without the renters knowledge under a bill report ed by the senate judiciary committee. The measure is designed to relieve sit uation created by the recent decision of the supreme court holding that an auto mobile used in illegal liquor traffic may be confiscated regardless of the owners innocence.
New Britain herald., 1921-06-01
Peace Resolution to
 Be Reported Friday

Washington, June 1.-The house foreign affairs committee will meet Fri day to report a peace resolution which is not expected, however. to reach the house in time for consideration this week. Republican members of the committee already have agreed, it is said, to report the Porter resolution, which merely provides for a termina ton of war in place of the Knox resolu- ton passed by the senate, repeating the declaration of war.
New Britain herald., 1921-06-01
Anglo-Jap Alliance
 May Go On One Year

Tokio, June l. (By Associated PreSs.) Great Britain, the Nichi Nichi, de- clares today. has suggested that Japan permit the Anglo-Japanese alliance to continue another year. The two nations are definitely negotiating for a revision Of the alliance. the newspaper says.
New Britain herald., 1921-06-01
Last American Woman
 Golfer is Eliminated

Turnberry.+ June 1. (By Associated Press) Sara Fownes of Pittsburgh, the last of the four American golf CTS who reached the third round of the British ladies' open golf cham pionship was eliminated this after noon by Miss Cautley of Thanet, for mer champion of Kent, by up and , to play.
New Britain herald., 1921-06-01
GETS NINTH HOMER.

New York, June 1.--George Kelly of the New York Nationals today made his ninth home run of the season, tying with Meusel of the Philadelphia Ma tionals who knocked out his ninth cir cult clout yesterday. Kelly's homer was made in the fifth inning of to- days game with Philadelphia, with one man on base.
New Britain herald., 1921-06-01
Kills Cat That Ate His
 Chicks; Fined and Jailed

New Haven, June 1.-Joseph Robin son, who killed cat with an axe yes terday after the feline had eaten sev- eral of his chickens. was sentenced 10 jail for 30 days and fined $50 by Judge Caplan in city court today. The charge was cruelty to animals.
New Britain herald., 1921-06-01
TroopS Called Out

Muskogee, Okla, June 1 ing of the fire siren here to| the city into a pitch of q It was some minutes befd could be restored through
 nouncement that the call wi purpose of calling out
 Guards for duty at Tulsa. was mistaken for a riot call
 Bremen HaTnpered
 We can't use the equiI have. For that reason we1 asked for more apparatus fl cities" R. c. Alder, fire q ''Tt would mean a fireman turn a stream of water of those negro buildings. The us all morning when we VI
New Britain herald., 1921-06-01
Dutch Govt. Concerned
 With Latest U. $. Note

The Hague, June 1.-The new note from the United States government regarding the Netherlands oil policy in the Dutch East Indies has evident ly caused much concern in the for eign office, where the arrival of the. note was confirmed today. F'urthe, information regarding it, however. was refused.
New Britain herald., 1921-06-01
Hartford Sufferer Ends ., Life By Inhaling Gas

Hartford, June Mrs. Henry G.. Grohmann of 54 Edgewood street took her life today by means of it. luminating gas. She had been an i'm valid for several years, suffering ex- cruciating pain. Last night she was worse than usual. About 3 o'clock this morning she left her bed, went to the bathroom and turned on the ~~a~ IIcr hrrbnr>d found fbc bod.
New Britain herald., 1921-06-01
Supreme Court Upholds
 Injunction By Govt.

Washington. June 1.-The supreme court today refused the petition of the American Hardwood Manufactur- crs' association for a writ of super sedeas to serve as a stay against the injunction obtained by the govern ment to prevent the members from exchanging price information.
New Britain herald., 1921-06-01
King Boris of Bulgaria
 Planning to Visit U. s.

Sofia, Bulgaria, June I.-Premier Stambuliwsky of Bulgaria declared here yesterday that King Boris would visit the United States during the coming autumn and that he would accompany Boris on the journey. "I am going to America with King Bo- ris," declared the premier, ito visit the great American people who have done so much for Bulgarians" z
New Britain herald., 1921-06-01
PENALTIES ARE ANNULLED.

Washington, June 1.-Passage of the prohibition amendment served to annul various internal revenue laws covering the liquor traffic, the supreme court held today. Congress did not intend to said.
New Britain herald., 1921-06-01
Williams Shop Files
 Petition of Bankruptcy

New Haven. June 1.-Sydney X. williams doing business under the name Jnf tho Williams shop Inc. nf Hartford filed petition in bankruptcy in United States court here today. Liabilities were given as $2I.963 and assets as S3.500.
New Britain herald., 1921-06-01
New Haven Officer is
 | Now Expected to Live

Washington, June 1.-OHcial re- ports on the explosion yesterday of a bomb at the Aberdeen, Md, proving grounds, were still incomplete today, although it was stated that Captain Joseph Hall of New Haven, Conn.,, previously reported fatally hurt, probably would recover. His injuries
New Britain herald., 1921-06-01
Police Across Street,
 Robbers Steal S16.000

Minneapolis, Minn., June Five men in an automobile held up two messengers of the MilIers and Trad CTS bank here today and escaped with s16,O00 in currency. The bank is located just across the street from police headquarters. y
New Britain herald., 1921-06-01
TILDEN WINS MATCH

St. Cloud. June l.-William T. Tilden of Philadelphia, the world s grass court champion, defeated Rodzi- anko of Russia in straight sets 6-3. G. 6-l. Tilden thus advanced to the semi finals
New Britain herald., 1921-06-01
Self Defense, Finding
 In Star&Ord Killing

Stamford, June lin the case of Frank Vitalino, who shot and fatally wonded Dominick Pisano here on May 15, Coroner Phelan today issued n finding in which he holds that vitaIino acted in self defense. Pisano stabbed Vitalino. the coroner finds M
New Britain herald., 1921-06-01
Death List at 75.

Oklahoma City, Okla, Seventy five persons, white: groes, have been killed in outbreak in Tulsa. according ephone message to Governo son here today from the ch lice at Tulsa.
New Britain herald., 1921-06-01
MILK PRICES DROP

Bridgeport, June Milk prices here dropped an average of one cent a quart to consumers today. Grade B pasteurized is now selling at IA cents a quart.
New Britain herald., 1921-06-01
PUBLIC UT1LI7ZES COMMISSION
 HEARS ABOUT HARTFORD JI7WEXS
CREW OF ESPERANTO SAFE
Are Landed at Halifax by Vessel Which Picked Them Up From Small Boats at Sea.

at Sea.
 Halifax, N S., June 1.-The crew of the Gloucester schooner Esperanto was brought to port here today by the Gloucesterman Elsie, which had taken them off the wreck of their craft at Sable Island. The Esperanto, winner of the International Fishing Vessel Championship races here last fall foundered after striking submerged wreck, they said. .s.s;s ss
 The accident occurred at siy, o'clock Monday morning The hshernneh took to their dorries and were picked up three hours later by the Elsie. Mem bers of the Esperanto,s crew said they knew Of the submerged wreck and had just changed their course to avoid it when the crash came. Captain Geel, skipper of the Elsie, planned to land the crew at Sable Island but the surf was too heavy and he decided to bring them here.
New Britain herald., 1921-06-01
LIST IS NOV
 PUT AT 75 PER Warfare Starts Whe1 ored Men Attempt | crate COmrade Al For Alleged Assau White Girl.
MARTIAL LAW ORDE

Oklahoma City, Okla. !, 1.-Martial law in Tulss ordered by Governor R, son at 11:15 a. m. toda, Adjutant General Barrett placed in command of tn, The order was given by phone and a proclamatiol being prepared for immI issuance. ..~ .s~
New Britain herald., 1921-06-01
SENATE FOR BIG NAVY.

Washington, June By the vote of 3S to 24 the senate today reaffirmed it's action on the navy appropriation bill -...-..sa...r 100 nnA men instead nf 1o.,
New Britain herald., 1921-06-01
THE WEATHER.

Hartford, June 1.-Forecast for New Britain and vicinity: Fair, cooler tonight; Thursday fair.
New Britain herald., 1921-06-01
MOUSSE REFERS CIVIL CODE MEASURE TO 1923 SESSION,
 ALSO REJECTS FREE TOLLS
EATON. V. HAVEN MAN.
 PICKED RY HARDING
 TO COLLECT REVENUE.

Washington. June 1-Robert O. Eaton of North Haven was nominated for collector of in- ternal revenue for the district or Connecticut by President Harding today.
New Britain herald., 1921-06-01
Orange and West Haven.

ke senate adopted and sent down
 bin dividing Orange into the towns |f orange and West Haven, without ebate. Tho 13 salary bills rejected in the |ouae and which the senate had Iiopted wero in tho conference com Aittsc stage today. Many court otii-
 srs interested in salary increases
New Britain herald., 1921-06-01

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