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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-02-26
ORGANIZED MINERS
DEFEND DIRECTORS
Government Must Share
Trust Guilt With Union
lists, They Claim.

Washington, Feb. 26.-The execu-
tive council Of the American Fedora
tion OF Labor met here today to con-
slider the action Of the government in
prosecuting officials OF tho United
Mine Workers Of America for alleged
violation of the Sherman antitrust
act.
Before the meeting began. William
Green. secretary of the Miners union
and one OF those indicted yesterday
at Indianapolis, issued formal state
ment declaring that if the union Off,
cials were guilty of conspiracy, s'the
government itself is, party thereto"
Because the miners had been subject
to government regulation and con-
troll for the last three years.
Matthew Woll, vice-president of
the American Federation of Labor,
declared the Indictment of the mine
union officials was "a part of the ma
wide propaganda to destroy the
trade union movement" as the action
struck 'at the very foundation of the
principles of collectively bargaining"
Mr.. Green said all agreements made
with coal operators by the union Off
cials were made under the direction
and with the approval of the federal
fuel administration."
The bituminous coal commission
in its award set. forth the followinga =
We hope that there will ba R de-
cline in the, cost Of lpingrir in the next
two years. -hNk we realize tlkt ath8s
miners have Borne an increase above
theirs advance of wages and consider
the possible future decline in living
costs as an offset for these losses"
This is proof that the miners wages
did not Keep pace with the increase
in the cost Of living during the war"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-02-26
MAIL CLERK ROBBED
AT PITTSBURGH
Two Pouches Are Taken - Robbers
Silence Victim With Couplin
Pin-Large Loot.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Feb. 26.-J. L. Nc
Cullough. aged %, government
railway mail clerk, was severely beat
en- at tho Pennsylvania railroad sta
ton, by fellow employees a few min
utes before the train was schedu
to leave Union station for Washlns-
ton. Penna. Two pouches of mail
are reported missing.
Mccullough was removed to a hos
pital where it was said he had suf-
fered compound fracture of the
skull
George ". Craighead, postal in
spector, said that Mccullough had ar
ried at the Pennsylvania station at
5:45 a. m. and had gone to his car
to write up the registered mail. Mr..
Craighead said that while he was do
ing so he was hit from behind with a
coupling pin. which was found lying
on the floor of the car covered with
blood.
The postal inspector said that the
bandits had gathered up the loose
registered mail, the value of which
he said probably will run high, and
made their escape.
Mccullough died in a hospital here
this afternoon.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-02-26
CAPT. WILLIAMS To Be
RELIEVED BY SLATER
Orders Issued For Head
quarters Changes Head
of Arch st. Armory.

Hartford, Feb. 2e.-An officers
school will be conducted at the State
Armory in this city for the "a hours
following . p. m. Saturday, March 8,
for all officers of infantry. Connec-
ticut National Guard. Orders to this
effect have been issued by Adjutant
General George NJ. Cole.
Officers will be quartered at the
Armory during their stay. Blankets
and rations will be provided.
The same order announces that
Second Lieutenant Harvey Q. Howe
of Company ID, first infantry, has
been commissioned captain. and Ser
geant Albert Brand. same company.
has been commissioned second lieu
tenant. and transferred to the Con-
necticut State Guard reserve corps.
Captain Charles +. McCabe, First
Lieutenant Clinton A. Mccarthy and
Second Lieutenant Raymond w. Bart
lett, Company NJ. fifth infantry. Con-
necticut State Guard, are also trans
ferred to the reserve.
Captain Walter l.. Williams. First
Lieutenant Earl r. Gibney and Sec
ond Lieutenant Carl s. Neumann.
Company VI. First Connecticut State
Guard. also Captain Harry w. Kee-
ney Company G. first infantry. are
transferred TO the reserve. The NJ
companies of the first and fifth regi-
ments. C. S. c.. are to be mustered
out not later than March 4.
The following OF the c. S. G. are
relieved as officers in charge of
Armories: Captain Charles +. Nc
Cnbe. Torrington; Captain Walter L.
~ prsk Fas
W. Keeney. South Manchester. Off,
GERS OF the Connecticut National
Guard who will succeed them are:
First Lieutenant Ernest E. Novey.
Torrington; First Lieutenant Joseph
II. Slater. New Britain; First Lieu
tenant John Pentland. South Man
chester.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-02-26
Ord VETERAN DIES
}. PhIlbricl, Civil War Of
q Former Commander OF
Phnlnnx, SuccunIbs.

/ Feb, 26.-Major Halsey
|k. for many years n lead
In this city. veteran Civil
former commandant OF
n PhAlanx and prominent
y. died today at his home
|y. The immediate cause
ms pneumonia. lie under
peration last August and
been In III health. Major
y Worm in South Hadloy.
4. tsI3. He enlisted
D R~iment. Massachusetts,
I'm 1899 and served three
was life president OF the
association. He came to
rom Springfield about 80
For twenty years no was
han OF Hartford and served
|ns In the common council.
ssidcnt OF tho Booth Phil
liry. was interested In the
lblo Quarry and lime bus
(ast Canaan and was n
Robert q. Tyler post. q.
leaves a widow. three
brother and n sister.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-02-26
BANDITS CAPTURED
Three Men Believed to Be Auto
Thieves in Meshes of Law

Elizabeth, N. j., Feb. 26.-Three
men believed by the police to be au-
tomobile bandits who have stolen is
machines in Union county recently,
were captured by a sheriff's posse at
Kenilworth early today. The cap
ture followed a hill and dale chase OF
several hours, after a trolley car had
been held up at midnight near here.
The men waited for the trolley to
stop at railroad crossing when one
Of them disconnected the trolley pole.
Two of them stood at the back door
and the other at the front, where
revolver shot by an armed trolley
guard felled him. The others imme-
diately rescued him, placed him in a.
waiting automobile and then sped
away. They had gone eight miles
when the posse caught them
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-02-26
AGED WOMAN BURNED
FATALLY IN ACCIDENT
Mrs. Allen BeatOn Passes Away at the
Hospital Shortly After Sustain
ing Fatal Scorching.

Mrs. Allen Beaton died late last night
at the hospital where she had been TAX
en- after she was fatally burned in an
accident at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard w. Ryder of 40 Grand street.
The woman was Il years of age. The
accident happened as Mrs. Beaton was
working near stove in the Ryder
kitchen. Her clothes took fire and she
screamed. attracting the attention Of
several persons In the home who rushed
10 her assistance and attempted to
smother the flames with a rug. The
seriousness Of her injuries were realized
at tho hospital and little hope for her
recovery was held out.
Arrangements for the funeral are be-
ing held up pending the arrival Of a
daughter from Boston. Mass.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-02-26
Wade's Brother in
Trouble For Stealing

Bridgeport, Conn, Feb. 26.-Ivan
Wade. younger brother of Elwood B.
Wade, now under sentence of death in
wethersfield prison, was arraisned to-
day at his home on a burglary charge.
He is charged with completely in the
robbery OF b. f. Cooney's home on
January 81. when more than $500
worth of silver and jewelry was stolen.
His arrest has been delayed, the police
say. because Of the youths illness. He
will be given a hearing in the city court
on Monday. -
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-02-26
MISS LEILA PINKS DIES
Former Local Resident Passes Away
this Morning in Meridcn-Funeral
Monday Afternoon in this City.

Miss Lola Hall Pinks, formerly of
this city. died this morning at the
home of her cousin, Charles Pinks Of
Meriden. after a lengthy illness. She
WAS taken Ill while visiting in Flori-
da and was. for time, in New
York hospital from whence she was
brought to Meriden.
Miss Pinks. up to about seven years
ago, had been a resident OF this city
ali OF her life. She was born in New
Britain about SO years ago. Her
father. who was a contractor at the
Stanley Rule & Level company died
in 1905 and her mother. Mrs. Able
Hall Pinks I'm lo13. At that time Miss
Ptnks was employed at tho New Brit
ain National bank in responsible
position. She was n graduate OF the
local High school and a member of
the First Congregational church. Fol-
lowing the death of her mother she
left New Britain to live with relatives
in Portchester. but had been a fire.
quont visitor here since.
Miss Pinks leaves no immediate
relatives. Several cousins survive her,
among whom are Mrs Moyer. Clif.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-02-26
SOLDIERS BONUS
REPORT FAVORABLE
Question Of Taxes to Pay Left for
Next Congress
FIVE OPTIONS INCLUDED
Men May Take Cash, Certificates,
Farm or Home Aid or Vocational
Training-Some Senators Are Op-
posed.

Washington, Feb. 26.-With the tax
provisions eliminated the soldiers bonus
bill was reported to the senate today
by the finance committee. The cash
bonus would be payable January l.,
1928
The question of taxes to meet the
cost of the bill was left for the next
congress. Aside from striking out the
tax provision, the committee made lit
tie change in the house bill, retaining
on length of service, deferred certifi-
Gates, farm and home aid and voca-
tional training.
Comes Up Next Week.
Senator McCumber, in charge of the
bill, plans to call it up in the senate
at the first opportunity, probably next
week.
Several senators gave notice of their
opposition and Senators Gerry and
Jones indicated that they would seek
to have the bill made Immediately eff
fective by offering amendments to re-
store the taxation provisions.
One of the amendments added by the
committee provides that ali claims must
be fled Ly July /, 1922, six months be-
fore any of the provisions go into effect
so that the government may know what
proportion Of men file for the cash or
other options.
One of Plans.
Use Of the interest on $40, 900, 900, =
600 Of American war loans to the allies
in financing adjusted compensation for
former service men is one of the plans
under consideration by congress.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-02-26
PORTER WILL FILED

Estate of Deceased Is Bcqueathed to
Husband and Daughter-Drawn
january 80, 1917.
The will of Mrs Florence Porter
was offered today for probate. The
document provides that a house and
lot at 1877 West Main street be
decided to her husband and that he
also receive the remainder of the
estate. with the exception of money
and stocks in savings banks and
wearing apparel and jewelry, which
are to go to her daughter, Miss
Beatrice Porter. The will was drawn
January 80, 1917 and was witnessed
by Ella J. Moore, Mabel Crandar and
Florence Crandan
The appointment of Frank J.
Porter and Edward Ramage as ap-
praisers for the estate, has been ap-
proved in probate court.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-02-26
HARRINGTON DIES
First Head of City Of Wiliimaltic
Passes Away TOday-Was Former
State Senator and Representative.

willimantic, Conn, Feb. 26.-4eorge
M. Harrington, II, first mayor Of the
city Of Willimantic, died today. He
had been in the wholesale grocery
business since 1874.
Mr. Harrington was born in Killing
ly, Conn. September 25, 1S49, and aft
er learning the grocery business he
went to Providence. returning here to
go into business in 1874. He had varl-
Gus partners but of late was alone IN
his business enterprises. He was
warden of Willimantic Borough IN
1882 80, in the house in 1SS4-S5 and m
the senate in 1896. He is survived pys
Mrs. Harrington, two sons ana ~
daughter. .. -
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-02-26
) Of New England Are
coached for Support
ENCY S FEARED
rent. Boost i'm Both Freight
esenger Charges Is Only
70 Stavc on Failures, Exceed

K 2o.--rhe governor. of
nnd were asked to support
y OF ten per cent. in railroad
basaengcr and freight traffic
statos. The proposal was
br executives Of the railroads
ID this territory who said
etion wns necessary to pre-
ency for several of the lines.
I'd increase would be effective
hmky- 2s, 1p22. and would af-
teengcr and freight revenues
y for Ahe coal and coke
Achlng charges and export
traffic where the latter is in
with other ports; and mail
fees. The two latter
evenue are now the subject
which when finished is to
basis OF a request for high
Inc other exceptions are pro-
means of preventing undue
tho price of necessities and
corn pNtition. The railroad
fpld>ihc governors that the
koposed were estimated to
]. 900 600 additional revenue
80, 900 900 on passenger
SS COO. 900 on freight within
IN nd So, 900, 900 on freight
ison river on inter
nix lines. because Of n
"a tfafiic since the estimates
I NJ was said today that a sum
It'd from such an advance
pcarer 10 S1S. 600. 900 n year.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-02-26
ROOSEVELT APPOINTED

st. Augustine, Fla, Feb. 26.
Definite announcement was
made by President-elect Hard
ing today that he had selected
Edwin DENLY of Detroit for
Secretary of the Navy, and
Theodore Roosevelt, son Of the
former president for assistant
secretary. Both have accepted.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-02-26
THIEF CAUGHT

Decatur. Ill, Feb. 26.-Wh-
liam Dalton who robbed a
Chicago bank of $4,000 in
Liberty Bonds Thursday. was
captured at Heyworth. rs miles
north Of here, according 10
Jack Draper. constable. He had
all but $500 worth OF the bonds
In a grip.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-02-26
BIRTHDAY
Of Ex-Lieut. Gov. Mills

OF Ex-Licut. Gov. Mills
nrt in Observance nt Mid
! o
bus OF this city assisted IN
|atA OF the S0th birthday
'hd Lyman A. Mills 0f
Yesterday. Mr.. Mills re-
'comnrercial life some timo
spite OF his advanced age
III hearty and still attends
I hiH Business connections.
cellent health. During the
rs tMnFKe II. Lounsbury,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-02-26
Evidence Today Tends to Exon
crate Bridgeport Crew
A MATTER OF ONE MINUTE
That Small Space of Time Elapsed.
Coroner Reports Between Turning
of Key by Motorman Sherman and
Entrance Into Block of Other Car.

Is
Bridgeport, Feb. 26-Further eyi-
dence tending to exonerate the crew
which figured in the disastrous troll
ley accident near South Shelton. Feb
ruary %, was introduced in today s
hearing conducted by John j. Phei-
an and public utility commission en-
gineerS
Motorman Charles Sherman of the
Bridgeport car. on being questioned
by Coroner Phelan stated that he
looked at his watch just as he was
leaving Cooks Switch after turning
the signal light. 1t was then just 27k
minutes after / o'clock, he stated.
This watch had been set to corre-
spond with the Bridgeport dispatch
er's watch before Sherman left
Bridgeport.
1t was just 1:2S when the Shelton
crew telephoned the Bridgeport dis
patcher's office to say they were
about to leave South Shelton for
Bridgeport. Testimony showed that
II was minute or so after they tele-
phoned before they left that point.
Comparing the time Motorman
sherman looked at his watch with the
time the Shelton crew left the South
Shelton turnout showed that the
Bridgeport crew had the light by
more than one minute" Coroner
Phelan stated today.
Demonstration C. @. Office.
One of the features of today's hear
ing was the demonstration at the
Connecticut company's Office on
Congress avenue of a signal system
which had been installed on the third
floor of the building, a replica Of the
system at the scene of the wreck. It
was shown in the demonstration to-
day that if both motormen, the one
at Cooks Switch and the other at
South Shelton. had turned their keys
at the same instant, the lights would
have failed to light at all and both
cars would have had to remain where
they were until they had telephoned
the dispatcher for instructions. II
one key was turned nearly but not
quite at the same moment as the
other, there would be a perceptible
flicker in the light. This also would
result in the crews calling the dis
patcher before proceeding. AS neith-
er crew telephoned to the dispatcher
in regard to any irregularity in the
working of the signals, it was Man
ager ]. B. Potter's opinion, he stated,
that the signals had worked perfectly
and that the accident resulted from
one or the other of the crews failing
to observe the rules relative to pro-
ceeding into a block when the lights
were against them.
Potter TeStifes.
Manager Potter testified that there
is no company rule prohibiting the
carrying of gasoline or other similar
infiammable material on a trolley car.
but that there is n bulletin posted
against carrying dynamite or motion
picture films on a car.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-02-26
Mayor Applies for Use Of
Armory for Gathering
RECORD CROWD EXPE
Two-Platoon System for Fire L
ment Is Bone of Contention
Is Looked to AS Means of
ing Out Huge Gathering.

Mayor Orson r. Curtis issp
call this afternoon for the
city meeting to accept or rejel
budget compiled by the boat
finance and taxation and to fix
rate for the coming year. IN
sion will be held next Frida}
ming at s o'clock at the State
on Arch street, provided faN
consideration is given by the n
authorities to an application
use of that hall which has beer
in the name of the city by Mayd
tbs. The mayors request wa
tered Saturday and necessary
were placed in the hands of tn
military authorities at noon tod
answer is expected by Tuesday
week. While the formalities
ant to securing the use Of tnl
torium for the evening are nuE
1t is expected that favorab1e
will be taken.
Boards Budget.
The board of finance and q
will submit its budget with a
mendation for it's adoption an
levy of a 21.9 mill tax. In th2
of the budgets adoption, the
dent pro tenn. of the common
Gil, Alderman G.. J. Dehm, vii
for the levy of an additional
one mill tax to provide for
tablishment of two-platoon
in the fire department, to be q
next October. Such. a tax vi
vide $4,000, OF which $24.OV
come from the first taxing dist
$4,000 from the second.
Taxpayers Budget.
A budget which is now bein
piled by Lawyer Henry Now
the interests Of the Taxpayer
tective association, will be pr
by that organization and its 3
win be sought in place of the
boards estimates. Since the
OF compilation has not been
pleted, it is not known what
will he recommended. but It
pected that it will be about
Two-Platoon System POsS
There is talk in some cfrc1
would indicate that the Protec
sociation will include in its ba
item for the two-platoon sys
the fire department. which this
the bone of contention on al
Such an item will result in the
ing of the budget with little di
leaders in that movement fee
No Announcement Yet.
When questioned concern
progress of the associations.
last Tuesday, Lawyer sNowicki
that no announcement could h
at that time since the action
council might change plans
entirety. His conversation Id
that the budget would be re-
publication Friday unless such
was taken. After the action
council in sustaining Mayors
veto to the two-platoon syst
made known, the attorney for
soiation stated that the bulge
not be ready until next week.
minds of some this is taken a.
dication that the estimated g
for the next year will be reval
include the item chopped fr
finance and taxation boards
"a Ffiday,s Meeting.
FrfdAy IS meeting will undo
be the largest in the history
meetings and il, IS. in a,akicix
this unusually large tnes
the mayor has asked 10E the
the State ArmorX ne liz
carried on an emerged RSnS
an effort to bring chs Jl1ti@e
claim for a twoptatpon ay
fore the public and 1t is
that the result-win sOes asslarg
ing. NJ
+ 1a
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-02-26
TO RECEIVE CHECKS
Eddy Glover Post, American Legion,
Will Distribute Payments to Needy
EX-Service Men at Headquarters.

Chairman WILLIAM w. T. Squire Of
the Eddy-Glover post, state fund COM
mittee wishes to announce that the
checks payable to ex-service men in
this city have arrived, and will be dis
tributed from the post rooms tomorrow
at 10: so o'clock.
Frank S. Butterworth, state treasur-
er of the American Legion had to hold
up payment for two weeks because of
the lack Of funds. The appropriation
of $50,0 600 granted yesterday by the
state made it possible for the local pay
ment Sunday.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-02-26
MISSIONER VISITING HERE

Rev. Beale Spent Seven Years Work
ing Among the Nipponese-Win
Return Shortly.
Rev. Percy Beale of Southsea,
England, is the guest of Miss Cora NJ.
Beale in this city for a few days. Mr..
Beale has just completed seven years
of missionary work in China and he
is returning to England for a years
rest. He plans to again take up his
work at the close of that period The
missioner spent three and one half
years at Yiung Chow Flu, two years
at Pingkiang, one year at Liu Yang
and several months at Chenehow. His
work consists of teaching in the
schools and preaching. He is working
under the direction of the Methodist
church of England.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-02-26
ELL OPERA HOUSE
lnnhRttnn Land Mark Will
n CD Highest Biddcr-Mrs.
ktein Wanted Memorial.

rk. Feb. 26.-The Manhat-
house. which Mrs. oscar
ktn has been struggling to
ms a monument to the
nniuR Of her late husband.
id. Il wns reported hero
u valued at S1.000.0o0.
merstein's business agent
tho building was on tho
Ii Mrs. Hammerstein re-
bonfirm the announcement.
he admitted she was under
RAJ financial embarrass-
ff Manhattan does pass
hands OF Mrs. Hammer
|ttempt will be made to
as q homo for Opera.
cago opera Company under
|bf Mary Garden now is
the Manhattan. The San
ra Company is said TO be
for the theater.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-02-26
Indian Women On
Warpath-Want to Vote

Old Town, Me-, Feb 26.-Indian
women of the Penobscot tribe today
started on the war path to obtain the
right to vote in the tribal elections
and share in the conduct OF reserya-
ton affairs Wnmep OF rornr1 ;.r--aa
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-02-26
$4,000 FOR 8 DAYS
John II: Fa1r, Republican, g
man. From Scranton Goes 4
After Mclean Is Opste1.

Washington. Feb.
Farr, republican, of. Scranto9
took his y ia 4 the house a
sentative Qf, the tenth Penn
as the result Of the voting Ia
to unseat Patrick McLeans
Scranton, who has held h1
throughout the present congre'
Farr will draw $4,000 salary
cidentaI expenses for the six
viii serve in the house.
AGter the no use voted
80 49, McI1ea tl1Z
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-02-26

Manager Potter testified that there
is no company rule prohibiting the
carrying of gasoline or other similar
infiammable material on a trolley car.
but that there is n bulletin posted
against carrying dynamite or motion
picture films on a car.
The Washington times., 1921-02-23
MRS. MARSHALL IS
GIVEN FAREWELL"
Ladies Of Senate Present Retr-
ing Chairman With Hand
some Silver Set.

Mrs. Thomas Riley Marshall wife
OF Vice President Marshall, was the
recipient of a handsome silver tea set
with an extra coffee pot and four
candlesticks yesterday by members
of the Ladies OF the Senate at the
organizations weekly luncheon in the
Senate caucus room.
Mrs. Marshall, who has presided
over the luncheons with rare clever
ness and geniality" since the organ
ization was established. was also
given a basket of friendship roses and
forgetme- -nots.
Wives of Democratic and Repub-
lican Senators were present to pay
tribute to the retiring chairman Of
the organization. A short speech,
written by Mrs. William Calder Of
New York, lauding the work of Mrs.
Marshall since she came to Washing
ton, was read.
The silver was presented by a COM
mittee consisting OF Mrs. Calder. chair.
man; Mrs. Henry +. Ashurst, Mrs.
Joseph Irwin France Mrs. James A.
Reed. and Mrs. Selden p. Spencer.