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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-21
Three MURDERED AS
They SLEEP in BED
Dowagiac, Michigan, Con-
fronted With Battling
Murder Mystery.

Dowagiac, Mich, Sept. 21.-A blood
stained club, nail studded and a
bloody finger print were the clues to-
day by which the local authorities
hoped TO clear up the murder of three
persons and the serious injury of
another, child in their home here.
William Monroe. his wife and their
II year old daughter, Neva were found
beaten to death with the club. In the
same room was found Ardith Monroe,
ten year old daughter, who had been
beaten on the head until unconscious.
The little girl was made blind by the
blows. Although her recovery is said
to be doubtful, officers hope she may
be revived sufficiently to tell the story
of the attack.
The tragedy was discovered yester-
day when Ardith's chum, Grace Nc
Kee. entered the home after hearing
Ardith moan. She found her playmate
beside bed i'm which lay the body of
her sister. In another bed lay the
bodies OF the parents. A club into
which nails had been driven was
standing aginst the wall. on the wall
nearby was bloody finger print.
The club had been used to beat the
heads of the victims almost beyond
recognition. The interior OF the home
indicated no struggle had taken
place and the victims clothing had
not been disarra rErst leading officers
to believe the three had been killed as
they slept.
Neighbors asserted the crime prob
ably took place Saturday night as
members of the Monroe family were
last seen at that time. 1t is believed
Ardith lay wounded on the floor nearly
so hours before being recovered.
Authorities so far have been una
bic to establish n motive for the crime
as the home was not robbed. officers
believe IL was the act of an insane
person. Two inmates of the state hos
pital at Kalamazoo near here escaped
week ago and officers are searching
for them, although hospital authori-
ties declare neither of the men was of
the criminal type.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-21
MO0NSHINER MAY BE
IMPORTANT WITNESS
Jubilee St. Man, Fined 5000
This Morning, Quizzed
In Wrinkle Case.

Fred Richer, of 81 Jubilee street,
a possible witness in the Winkle mur-
der mystery, was fined 5000 and costs
in police court this morning by Judge
G. w. Klett for operating two moon
SHINE stills in the kitchen of his
home.
Richer was arrested about seven
o'clock last evening by Sergeants w.
II. Hart and A. j. Richardson, who
went there to question him about some
business dealings he had with Louis
Winkle during the past week.
When the police arrived at the Ju'bi-
lee street house they were refused ad-
mittance Armed with a search war
rant they forced admittance and found
8 miniature brewery in full blast. Two
quart galvanized iron water buckets
We're found lined with copper coils
two tea kettles were fitted with cop
per cones, for concentrating steam,
and copper tubes leading to the buck
cts One gallon glass jug was full
oe "moonshine", one was half full of
similar mixture and another jug
Continued on Second Page).
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-21
THREE CARS IN JAM.

Edward L. Lyons auto skidded on
the slippery pavement on West Main
street near Curtis this afternoon and
veered to the left of the road in the
path of a car owned by B. w. Dennis
of Hartford. Mr.. Lyons car was
tossed into the gutter and Barry and
Bamforth's delivery truck, which was
following closely in the wake of the
Hartford machine, crashed into it, the
wet pavement preventing the driver
from coming to a stop in time to
avoid a collision. All three cars were
DANA ged, Mr.. Lyons machine faring
the worst. Twisted mud guards and
damaged wheels testified to the crash
None of the occupants of the cars
concerned was hurt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-21
APPROVES CUTTING
OF FIREMEN'S PAY
Reductions Would Take Care of Half
The Expense of New System,
Wells Says.

Although the salary committee of
the common council has voted to post
pone cutting the pay of firemen, Alder
man G. H. Wells of the first ward is
still of the opinion that the city could
save much money by reducing salaries
in that direction.
He explained, this morning, his plan
as follows: A reduction of 81 week
for 81 men amounts to 1857. The hir-
ing of % new men at $50 a week
amounts to $500, which with the sub
traction of the money to be saved on
cuts, would make the additional ex-
pense to the city only $3.50 per week.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-21
PETTY THIEVING IN
MAPLE HILL SECTION
Crook Evidently Works Alone and
Visits Only First Floor of Houses
He RObS.

He RobS.
Residents of the Elm and Maple
Hill sections of Newington were Wis
tied last evening and early this morn
ing by a petty thief, evidently work
ing alone and only upon ground floors
of houses. At least five places were
entered, no great amount of cash
being taken in any one place and the
furniture and silver remaining un-
touched. At one home, that of the
Rinquists he was seen by one of the
occupants, Mrs. Rinquist in this case.
She screamed and the burglar made
his exit through a window.
AS far as is known the thief en-
tered the homes sometime between
midnight and daybreak. He got in
a window and, if undisturbed, went
out of the front door. In most of
the places he did not disturb the
occupants upon another floor, mere
ly searching the ground floor for
money. He walked away with
purse belonging to Mrs. Burton Smith
of Elm Hill.w Other places entered
were the Erickson home at Elm Hill
and the Camp and Rinquist houses.
Newington police officials are in
terested and investigating but it is
to be assumed that the midnight
marauder will change his hunting
grounds or at least abstain from
burglary for while. He might be
visitor at other places nearby was
the warning issued by one of the res
idents who were robbed.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-21
Today's Situation.

| Aside from the above developments,
the only outstanding features IN the
i n. urder mystery today are the authori-
zation of reward of $1,000 by the
state for the apprehension of the mur-
derers. the S o S of the local police
for the aid of the state police, the
statement by the murdered mans
ia mily that they are satisfied with
the way the police are handling the
case and have not even considered the
hiring of outside detectives, and state
.nents by various officials expressing
the upmost confidence in the local de-
pa rtment.
The police last night quizzed a
man, who is thought to be the same
man who told a weird story to Mrs.
Francher, of 1142 East street, Sat-
urday morning about being COM
PEELED to assist in carrying the body
and who said he saw it happen.
They claim they received little sat
isfaction but it is understood that
the man will be questioned again.
There seems to be little doubt in
the minds of those investigating the
murder that the crime was
committed a short distance away,
one man stated this morning he be-
lieved it occurred within SO feet of
the place where Ahe body was
found.
Saloons Being Watched.
Although the police are said to
have several saloons under surveil-
lance on Main and Myrtle streets,
there appears nothing but suspicion
to connect them with the tragedy.
1t is said to be an open secret that
at least two of these places, are
selling booze right along and in an
other place poker games are al
legged to be the chief form of amuse-
ment. One saloon, that operated
by Klemens Kalkowski, closed up
early the night of the murder. Mr..
Kalkowski stated that he had
worked from early in the morning
until 1890 at night and was so
tired out he could not work any
longer. He denied any knowledge
of trouble in his place, although
those employed nearby say there was
a fight in the alley in the rear of
the saloon the night before the body
was found. Both in Kalkowski's
place of business and another saloon
on the corner of Main and Finne-
gan's alley. characterized by resi-
sort" any knowledge of Wrinkles
for several days prior
to the murder is denied, although
rumor states that he bought a drink
for a local resta aurant man therd
Continued on Thirteenth Page)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-21
SERGEANT RICHARDSON BRINGING BACK
SUSPECT FOR QUESTIONING AS TO any
KNOWLEDGE HE may HAVE ABOUT Crime
Police Net Spread in Bridge
port After He Had Asked
For Auto Ride to New
York - Then Goes to
Headquarters. ..-...
Especial to The Herald.)

Bridgeport, Sept. 21.-Edward
"Kat" Cotter, wanted by the New
Britain police as a suspect or mater
ial witness in the Wrinkle murder case
in that city, gave himself up to the
local police last night. Although he
was questioned as to his possible con-
nection with the Hardware city mys-
terry, Cotter steadfastly refused to.
make any admissions.
At noon, Detective Andrew j. Rich
ardson of the New Britain police de-
partment arrived to take COtter back
TO New Britain, where he will be thor
oughly grilled as to his possible con-
nection with the case, or as to any
information he might have concern
ing it.
The superintendent of police in this
city says that Cotter said that he was
net in New Britain the Saturday after
the murder. Cotter latter said that
ne was not in New Britain the Sat
urday in question but that he meant
!he Saturday before. All other infor-
nation about the questioning of Cot
ter was withheld by the police in this
city because it was thought that other
clues might be neutralized if the in
formation was given out.
Gave Himself Up.
Cotter walked into police head
quarters yesterday and gave himself
up after the local police had spread
net throughout the city in an effort
10 capure the New Britainite.
- Capt. Thomas w. Grace of the New
Britain department had previously
communicated to the local officials
that, accordin to information in his
hands, Cotter was in this city.
This belief was strengthened when
d New Britain automobile pa<fY pSss-
ing through the city was hailed and,
according to the police, asked by Cot
recited to the police and the net was
refused with an apparently satisfac-
tory explanation. Upon returning to
the city, the meeting with Cotter was
recited to he police and the net was
spread for his capture.
The New Britain man, hearing that
the police were looking for him, then
ca me to headquarters and was locked
up.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-21
PETITION AGAINST INCREASE
REACHES p. U. COMMISSION

The protest against the recent in
crease in fares on the so-called Hart
ford New Britain-Bristol ''dinky line,
which has been signed by residents of
the above cities as well as Newington,
Elmwood and Plainvile was forward
ed yesterday to the public utilities COM
mission, backed by more than 125 sig
natures. Copies of the petitions have
been signed by people in ali walks of
life Over so names on the list are
New Britain residents
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-21
IRISH WANT PEACE
Such is Statement Made This Morning
BY O'Shannon

Belfast. Sept. 21.-(By the Associat-
ed Press)-Irish labor desires peace
to follow the present negotiations be-
cause then it would have the field
cleare for action Cathal O'Shannon a
leading member of the Irish trades
congress declared at a labor demon
strationA in Colonmel County Upper
ary today.
we want not merely an Irish re-
public, but a workers republic"
O'Shannon declared.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-21
OUIMET'S HARD DAY.
Contest With Johnston at st. Louis
Links Today is Close One

St. Louis, Sept. 21.-Francis Quinn ct
of Boston, ran into another hard match
today in the national amateur golf
championship at the ST. Louis Country
club and barely managed to reach the
ninth hole three down to Harrison
Johnston of St. Paul, who went out in
81 strokes to Ouimet's poor 40.
Ouimet finished the morning round
one up to Johnston after having been as
much as down in the first nine.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-21
Clean Up Squadron Here
To Aid All Servicemen

A flying squadron" OF government
men will be at the Eddy Glover post
rooms in Sovereigns' block Thursday
morning All ex-service men OF the
World War who have any claims
whatsoever against the government
are asked to report and present their
case. The Squadron yill stay in this
city until the cases presented are set
tifd
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-21
TREATIES ARE NOW
BEFORE CONGRESS
Session Which Opens Today May
Run Into December
JOURNAL APPROVED TODAY

Which Are of Great Importance, is
Held up Until Saturdays Session.
Washington, Sept. 21.-Congress re-
assembled at noon today after recess
of 80 days with prospects that the ex-
ira session would lapse into the reg
u1ar session beginning in December.
The treaties with Germany, Austria
and Hungary were sent to the senate
for ratification by President Harding.
The treaties were accompanied only
by a brief formal note of transmittal
and were sent to the capitol by a
White House messenger.
But Few Present.
Few members of the House were
present and Representative Walsh,
Massachusetts,, acted as speaker pro
tenn. in the absence of speaker Gill
lett without transacting other busi-
ness than the approval of the journal
adjournment was taken until Saturday.
Proceedings of the senate were en-
livened by a speech by Senator Har-
rison, democrat, Mississippi, criticiz-
ing President Harding and the admin
istration for playing politics" in the
recent exchange of letters between the
president and Senator Mccormick, re-
publican, Illinois. The communica-
ton of the president, Senator Harri-
son declared was a political letter.
which shocked and almost panied"
some democrats. 1t was written, Sen
ator Harrison charged to aid the cleo
ton yesterday of Senator Bursum, re-
publican, New Mexico, because, Mr..
Harrison said, Senator Mccormick,
chairman of the senatorial campaign
committee, was worried over the New
Mexican situation"
Senator Harrison got in ahead of
Senator Sterling, republican, South
Dakota, who was on his feet to call
up the conference report on the anti
beer bill.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-21
BANKRUPT HEARING.

Attorney David L. Nair, trustee for
the bankrupt estate of Alberto Chap
pini, has been notified of a hearing to
be held on Friday morning, September
80, at 10 o'clock, at the Office of Ed
ward NJ. Yeomans, at 80 Asylum street,
Hartford
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-21
Matter of Reward to
Be Brought to Council

Mayor Curtis reiterated today his
statement that he would bring the mat
ter of a reward before the council to-
night and ask that he be privileged to
offer a sum of money for the capture of
the person or persons guilty of the MUIR
der. 1t is expected that $500 will be
the amount which the mayor will seek
power to offer
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-21
HANONESIAN CASE.

The case of krikorian Havonesian.
local youth charged with robbery of
money from the Neri Store on Main
street. was heard in the superior court
this morning by Judge Wolfe. Havon-
esian was placed on probation for a
year. Attorneys r. B. Hungerford and
David l.. Nair represented the accused.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-21
JITNEYMEN LOSE OUT
New Haven Court Rules Against
Plan Whereby Passes Are Given
to Advertisers.

to Advertisers.
New Haven, Sept. 21.-A decision
adverse to the so-called advertisers
plan" in the use of coupons for
rides in jitney buses was given by
Judge Hoyt in city court today in
the case of II drivers recently ar
rested. Fines were imposed. The
plan was to print coupons in week.
ly paper issued by a man in New
York and sold here each coupon to
be good for ride on buses which
were in a company or combination.
The case was tried last week. Coun-
sci for the jitneymen claimed that
it was as legal to give free rides as
for stores to give trading stamps.
The fines were $40 and costs each
and an appeal was taken.
The court said that decision in the
cases was given on the operation
of the buses at the time arrests
were made and did not take into
consideration any plans which might
be under consideration for future
operation.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-21
Big Production Center.

The region in the Rhine palatinate
where today's disastrous explosion oc-
CURED wa developed during the war
into one of the most extensive and
productive of Germany's chemical mu-
milton supply districts.
During the war the region was
frequently bombarded by allied air
squadrons.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-21
ANOTHER INVESTIGATION.

Washington, Sept. 21.-Another in
vestigation of conditions in the West
Virginia coal fields was proposed in a
resolution introduced in the house to-
day by Representative Foster, republi-
can, Ohio, who suggested that the in
quiry be undertaken by house mines
and mining subcommittee.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-21
Seven Foot Man oldest
In Odd Fellows Parade

Toronto, Sept. 21.-A parade of
more than 10000 Odd Fellows was the
principal event on today's program of
the sovereign grand lodge convention,
in session here. The biggest man
scheduled to march was George Mont
gomery of Detroit, who is feet, IA
inches tall.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-21
BACK GOV. LAKE

At the 132nd annual meeting of the
Hartford Baptist association held at
the First Baptist church yesterday n
resolution was adopted endorsing Gov
ernor Lakes stand on the Sunday bill.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-21
HELD In $4,000 BONDS
Mcriden Man. Charged With Theft of
w. j. FarIey's Automobile, to De
Tried on Saturday.

Meriden, Sept. 21.-Benjamin Sok-
oloff. 81. of III Center street, charged
with theft of an automobile belong
ing to w. J. Farley of New Britain.
in this city August 10, was held in
$4,000 bond in police court this morn
ing for trial Saturday. Sokoloff was
arrested in New York city with the
machine. the police say and was ex-
tradited to Connecticut.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-21
STOLE SHOE UPPERS.

New York, Sept. 21.-John Memmer,
German, described in court as a
commercial pirate" was convicted by
jury today of stealing shoe uppers
from a Brooklyn factory and shipping
them to Germany to be copied for fu-
ture competition with American shoes.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-21
TO PLAY POSTPONED GAME.

New York. Sept 21.-The New
York American league club will
play off the postponed game of to-
day with Detroit at the Polo Grounds
tomorrow.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-21
COMEDIES G. O. p. VICTORY.

Albuquerque, N. H, Sept. 21-W. G.
Oesterich, in charge of democratic state
headquarters here today conceded the
election of Holm o Bursum, republican
as U. S. Senator over Richard H. Han
ma, democrat.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-21
NEGRO LYNCHED.

McComb, Miss, Sept. 21.-Edward
Mcdowell negro garage employe and
hospital helper was hanged by a
mob two miles from here today.
The McComb police say they know
of no motive for the lynching.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-21
KILLED BY TRAIN.

Greenwich, Conn, Sept. 21.-Wil-
liam Ferris, of this town was killed
in the freight yards of the New Ha-
ven railroad at Stamford today. He
was SIS years old and leaves a widow
and son.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-21
DIES AT AGE OF ia YEARS.

st. Louis. Sept. 21.-Mrs. Jane
Burian q negress ia years old who
was a slave of a Virginia plantation
until freed by the Civil war, died
yesterday at Alton, Ill.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-21
YALE MEN NUMBERED.

New Haven, Sept. 21.-Yale football
players are to wear numbers this sea-
son, beginning with the game against
Bates on Saturday it was announced
by Head Coach Jones today. .a.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-21
NEW BRITAIN MAN FINED
Peter OIeslewicz Taxed $1O9.45 for
Driving Auto in Meriden While
Under Influence of Liquor.

Meriden, Sept. 21.-Peter Oleske-
wicz, %, of "A Orange street, New
Britain, was fined 500 and costs
totalling $109.45 in police court this
morning on the charge Of driving an
automobile while under the influence
of liquor. He was also given a sus-
pended ten day Jail sentence. Oles-
kewicz was arrested early this morn
ing while driving a zigzag course. He
pleaded guilty.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-21
THE WEATHER.

Hartford, Sept. 21.-Forecast
for New Britain and vicinity:
Probably showers this afternoon
or tonight. Thursday clearing
strong southerly winds.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-21
>OTTER, WANTED in MURDER MYSTERY,
GIVES HIMSELF UP TO POLICE; MAKES NO
STATEMENT; STATE OFFERS $ 900 REWARD
Today's Developments in Murder Case.

TOdayS Developments IN MURDER case.
Rat Cotter under Bridgeport refuses make
admissions
ST. reward-Council may
offer
Mayor denies demanding cleanup of police department
intmating is
Police board officials fullest confidence department.
State police asked to aid in running down murderer.
Wrinkle family satisfied with handling of
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-21
Report From Mayence

Mayence, Germany, Sept. 21.-More
than 1000 persons are reported to have
been killed through the blowing up to-
day of a chemical products plant at
Oppau, near Frankenthal, in the
Worms region. Telephone and tele-
graph communication with the Worms
Frankenthal area was cut by the ex-
plosion and details were lacking this
forenoon.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-09-21
THOUSAND KILLED
in Big EXPLOSION
Several Thousand Others Injured
at Oppau, Germany
ENTIRE TOWN DESTROYED
Explosion Occurs i'm Plant which Man
factures Nitrogen Compounds
Feel Force of Shock.

Paris, Sept. 21.-One thousand per-
sons are reported to have been killed
and several thousand others injured
at Oppau near Frankthal in the Rhine
palatinate thorough explosions in a
chemical products plant, according to
Mayence message to the Havas
Agency received here today.
Town is Destroyed
The town of Oppau itself is destroy
ed by the explosions the advices
state.
Forces of the shock wer efelt for a
distance of nearly 5 miles around. In
Mannheim one person was killed and
about 30 others injured.
The cause of the catastrphe is not
known.