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New Britain herald., 1922-02-21
NEW HAVEN AUTOMOBILE CLUB VOTES
 AGAINST PASSAGE OF SOLDIER BONUS
Elm City Chamber of Commerce Committee Also Op.
 posed, But Final Action is Withheld

Arthur T, Hadlcy as it's chairman, dis
 approving Of the proposed payment
 Of a bonus to former service men. The committee in support of it's rec ommepdation, pointed out that in it's opinion disabled service men are not being fttingly financed. After Major George H. Gray had presented the viewpoint of those who believe in some form of compensation for serv- ice men, the committees report was tabled to afford opportunity for fur- ther general discussion on the mat ter.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-21
SEEK TO AVOID STRIKE
Lewis Asks Coal Operators To Confer With Union Officials In Effort To Avert April Walkout.

Chicago. Feb. 21.-John l.. Jewi. president of the United Mine Work CTS of America today asked coal op- orators or the central competitive field, comprising the states of Illinois. Indiana, Ohio and also of western Pennsylvania to meet with union of ficials at Cleveland on March for a wage conference which he said might avert the impending strike.
 Similar requests have been rejected by some operators who said that they wished to discontinue collective bar gaining with the miners.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-21
Was Prosecuted for Con- spring to Extort Money Under Threats of Prose- cuti0n.

Boston, Feb. 21.-Dstrict Attorney Joseph c. Pelletier of Suffolk county was removed by the supreme court today. The court found him guilty in several counts under charges of mal- feasance, misfeasance and non- -feas- ance in office.
 Blackmailing Charged.
 The courts ruling was on charges brought by Attorney General J. Wes- ton Allen that Pelletier had been a party to conspracies to extort money under threats of prosecution and to suppress indictments. His relations with Daniel H. Coakley and other To- cal attorneys were characterized by the attorney general IS "partnership in crime" T.. $. Senator James 4. Reed of Missouri. as counsel for Pel- letter at the trial presented no tes- timony in defensce arguing that the evidence connected him with no wrong doing and that the charges were merely the outgrowth Of q con spiracy by personal and political en- emies.
 Court Is Unanimous.
 The decision of the court was unanimous. Five of the seven justices of the supreme bench sat in the trial Chief Justice Rugg and Associated Justices Rraley, De Courcy, Carroll and Jenney.
 In its conclusion. the court said that every presumption of upright ness. rectitude and innocence which | characterize the conduct of mcr in public affairs" had been in Noked in favor Of the respondent but | that the findings made clear beyond ] of d2ubt" that the re- spondent was unfit to hold longer the office Of district attorney. Official corruption is sufficient cause for the
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New Britain herald., 1922-02-21
LABOR BOARD HEARING.

Chicago, Feb. 21.--The tr. S. Rail- road Labor Board today opened a hearing into the dispute between the order of railway telegraphers and 6S railroads over rules. The principal rules under discussion were what em- ployeS the rules were to cover. the basic day, overtime and split tricks.
 M. r. McClaury represented east ern lines. The New Haven had a special representative in E. R. Perry. The teIegraphers were represented by F. J. Manion, had of their union.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-21

governors of the Automobile club of New Haven, last night by unanimous vote ordered the secretary to record on his minutes it's action in opposing a soldiers bonus at this time. The secretary was also instructed to send q telegram to each member of the delegation in congress in- forming him Of the action taken.
 The New Haven Chamber of Com merce at meeting received a report from it's committee on national leeis- lation with President Emeritus
New Britain herald., 1922-02-21
New Haven Man Dies as
 Result of RialtO Fire

New Haven, Feb, 21.-The second indirect victim of the Rialto theat- ter fire of November o7 last Noble $. Blatchley, 7l. died here last night following complication of diseases Mir. ISlatchley was knocked down in the exit rush from the Rialto fire sustaining a broken arm and had been in poor health since that date. He was in the real estate business here for BlatChley of this city.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-21
'HARY, ATI0MC X YHIIUlVO
 TO 4 POWER TREATY Senator BrandeSee Of Connecticut
 Introduces Such a Resolution SENATORS ARE FAVORABLE
Provisions Would Make No Adjust mcnts Binding Without tho Consent of American Congrcss-No Vote Reached Today

Washington. Feb o1.-A reserva ton to the four power treaty, provid- ing that no adjustment or under standings reached under its provisions shall he binding without the consent | of congress- was debated for two hours by the senate foreign relations committee today without action but with majority of the members ind- eating their general approval Rrandeger's Motion Senator Rrandegee of Connecticut offered the reservation and committee members said the discussion develop cd that even Senator Lodge of Massa- chusetts. c the committee chairman and one of the American delegates to the arms conference was favorably dis posed towards its adoption.
 Senator Pomerene democrat, Ohio, presented substitute. covering some what the same ground but the com mittee reached no vote on either proposition,
 By some committee members it was predicted after the meeting that the Bandegee reservation would be adopt ed by virtual unanimous vote after some further discussion and that other reservations which have been tentatively drafted by various sena- tors would be withheld until the treaty comes into the senate
 Expect Favorable Report
 If was said favorable report, with the reservation attached, might be voted tomorrow.
 Consideration of reservations be- gan in the committee aftet there had been short discussion of President Hardngs message declaring he could not give the senate any of the records asked for in connection with negotia- ton of the treaty. Senator Hitchcock, democrat, Nebraska who was author of the resolution of inquiry was ab- sent from the committee meeting and no one brought forward the suggested project of summoninE Secretary Hughes 10 tell what he knows of the negotiations.
 Want More Details
 A belief that the senate is entitled to more information was expressed to the committee however, by Senator Johnson, republican, California and it was indicated by other senators that the subject might be debated later on the senate floor.
 The text of Senator Brandegee's reservation which is the first to be proposed to any of the arms confer ence treaties follows:
 The senate advises and consents subject to the following reservation which is to be made part of the instrument of ratification to wit.
 "Thc United States understands that { assumes no obligation either legal pr moral to maintain the rights in 'elation to the insular possessions or nsular dominions of any of the other nigh contracting parties and that the consent of the congress of the United States shall be necessary to any ad- ustment Of understanding under Irtcle 1 or Il by which the United states is to be bound in any way and hat there is no obligation either legal IT moral to give such consent"
New Britain herald., 1922-02-21
RAISE FUNDS'F FOR
 CURTIS CAMPAIGN Subscription Lists Circulated,
 Is Authentic Report H, s. HART WILL BACK MAYOR
First Ward Councilman Will Con tribute To Bring About Re Election, He Says--Othcrs Will Also Fall In Line, He Believes.

Prominent republicans, notabl, business men and manufacturers have been approached in the last few days in the interests of Mayor Orson Y, Curtis candidacy for reelection of financial support Announcement Expected
 This, it is understood, has been done with the prospective canddates $ knowledge and for the purpose of convincing him that he can have h- rancial backing should he decide 10 again seek office, and it is believed that his decision whether or not to run will he based on reports 10 be made to him this week
 Councilman Howard S. Hart of the first ward, who is said to have fur nished much of the financial backing tor Curtis two years ago. expressed himself today as willing to again con tribute toward 3, Curtis campaign His discussion with number of other republicans convinces him, he has stated, that there is q strong feeling in favor of returning Mayor Curtis to office.
 Economical, Hart Says
 He called attention 10 instances where Curtis as mayor had practiced economy. This fact, he asserted makes him the logical man to continue in office for the next two years at least. Others who have been ap preached concur in this opinion, he states.
 Authentic reports have it that sey4 eral city officials have been approach cd Tn the matter Of a contribution to Curtls's campaign Prominent among these is the chairman of one of the most important city commissions. He could not be reached today for an affirmation or denial Of the report that he had been asked for a dona tion
 After Factory Interests
 An attempt is also being made. it is reported, to line up the factory in terests for Curtis. Since those inter ests. together with the old line of re have divorced themselves from the Quigley camp several years ago, it is not expected that there will be much difficulty in bringing about such support
 Mayor Curtis continues to maintain a strict silence as to his plans. Re peated inquiries have elicited only the information that he is not q candi- date-a4s yet
 Curtis Is Silent
 Asked this morning if he was nre pared to announce candidacy, the mayor reached into his pocket and 1ra"lng forth small packet, placed | on the table with the statement:
 Heres same candy-d'ye see ?"
 The nquistor received a pepper- nint, but no information relative to me G. Q. P. primaries which are less han five weeks off
New Britain herald., 1922-02-21
SpM m Ranks Of Sim Fein Ls
 Openly Aduocated by De Valera

them the irrevocable right to be here,' was one Of his assertions, made in dramatic manner, which won loud cheers. .-.
 Position Unchanged
 "1reland,' he declared later on. lis entitled 10 the dignity of mother country and l will never again con sent to make her the illegitimate daughter of England.' Again, he said:
 My position is the same as when was made president of this organi- zation when l said, our coors are nailed to the mast What | said I meant"
New Britain herald., 1922-02-21
TREATY HAS IAPSED.

Washington, Feb. 21. (By Associat- ed Press).-Treaty provisions for the settlement of claims of American citizens against Germany, aggregating
 hundreds of millions of dollars, laps- ed more than a fortnight ago, it was
 learned today, and entirely new dipIo-
 matic negotiations with Germany may bc necessary to pave the way for settlement
New Britain herald., 1922-02-21
LEGION PLANS TO FIGHT TO LAST
 TRENCH w BJ77ERWOR7H,S DEFENsE
Raising S5,OOO Fund--Move Made to Have Governor and Others Brought in as Co-Defendants.

Hartford, Feb. 2t,-At a meeting of me executive committee of the Am er)can Legion in this city Monday afternoon il was decided to carry the Litigation regarding the payment of administration expenses in connection with the state fund for soldier relief to the supreme court if nece ssary and to begin at once campaign among Legion members and their friends 10 raise d sum of S5,000 to pay for the administration of the fund until the legal controversy is, settled.
 Governor Brought In.
 In the superior court today a mo- tion was filed by Shipman and Good win attorneys for the American le- zion in it's injunction controversy with James D, McKenna, of New Britain. Charles E. Loclhart of New Haven. and State Com ptroller Harvey P Bus sell 10 have Governor Everett J. Lake Attorney Gen. Frank F. Healy. State Treasurer c. Harold Gilpatrc and the Connecticut department of the Ameri- can Legion made co-defenda in the impending litigation now before the court
 The motion gives as the reason for asking that the foregoing state off cials be brought into the litigation that they are all eX-officio members of the state board of control and un- der the act authorizing the distrbu- tion of the state fund the board of control is named as the trustee of the fund. u.......
 The reason for asking that the Con necticut department of the Legion be made co-defendant is that the sta ute governing the distribution of the state fund, as amended by the past session of the general assembly, spe- officially mentions the American lc- zion as the agency through which the fund shall be distributed
 Close Hartford Office.
 In the interests of economy, the executive committee yesterday also decided to close the office which has been maintained in this city and trans- fer the work to New Haven, Hart l ford cases will be turned over to the Hartford post commander.
 Legion Treasurer Frank $. Butter worth and state adiutant Clarence J. | ~iuinan of New Haven were also ap- pointed as a committee to confer with Mayor Fitzgerald of New Haven II relation to obtaining d room in the Sity hall there to be used as a treas lrers office. This move was de- ,ided on in the interests of strict economy.
 It is understood that the Chamber ,f Commerce of New Haven has aI- eady offered to aid the Legion in it's forts to raise enough money to ad- minister the state fund until d de- ision from the courts may be reached I1 md that S125 has been raised through |. he efforts of that organization.
 special Committee.
 Morgan c. Rulkcley .Ir.. of this city, udge William J. Malone of Bristol nd Treasurer Frank s. Butterworth f New Haven, who constitute the pecal committee of the Connecticut .egion for the handling of the state md have prepared a statement rela- ve to the prestnt situation and giv- lg a description of the work of the cgion.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-21
CONFESSED SHOpLIFIER
Catherine Wilson, Professional Store Thieving Queen. Admits to Many Past Crimes.

New York, February 2I -- Ad- hitting that she was known to the police of Boston. Philadelphia. Worcester and other cities as Sylvia, the shoplifting queen" Miss Catherine Wilson, 3S was arrested today as she walked out of a large department store with a new dress she had not paid for.
 She was held in s1O.0no bail after she had admitted having been ar rested 14 times and spending five years of her life behind the bars. She promised never to do it again" if freed this time.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-21
DLST ATTORNEY PELLETZER REMOVED
 WHEN MASS. SUPREME COURT BRINGS
 W VERDICT OF GUL7Y 70 CHARGES
CORSET STAY DRIVEN
 INTO WONAN'S HEART
 BY FALL OVER CLIFF,

Geneva, Feb. 21.-A whale bone corset stay caused the death recently of a Zurich young woman while skiing. She was making a steep descent with party of friends when she fell over a ledge, landing 20 feet below in deep snow.
 Her companions attached no importance to the fall but on reaching her found the bone had pierced the heart.
 This is the second accident of the kind in Switzerland this winter.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-21
NEW SMALLPOX OUTBREAK
south Norwalk Contractor Very Ill., Un,accinateI Pupils Are Barred From Attending school

South NorWalk, Feb ot.-t'red . erlck J. smith, q well known contrac- tor and, builder of this city, is ol1ar antined at his home in serious con dltion from smallpox, while the Broad River school has been barred to unvaccinated pupils. by orders of Health Officer Robert E. Perdue. to prevent the outbreak of a smalIpox epidemic in that section.
 About week ago IS year old boy was found to have smallpox. which he contracted from an Italian family near whom he lived. This family moved away and search is being made for if as several of the family have smallpox. which at first was believed to he ChickenpoX. Grand children of Smiths played with children of the Italian family and, it is said, carried the diseoae to their home This makes tle third case of smallpox to be re- ported in NorW1lk during the present epidemic.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-21
MAN DIES SUDDENLY.

Joseph Soltiska, aged 26 years, of l6l High street, died suddenly at his home about s o'clock last night. Med ical Examiner Waterman Lyon view ed the body and gave the cause of death as due to a hemorrhage of the lungs. The deceased is survived by his parents.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-21
Cleveland Council Votes
 For Light Wine and Beer

Cleveland. Feb. 21.-A resolution protesting against the prohibition amendment to the United States con- stitution and appealing to congress 10 modify it to permit the manufacture and sale of light wines and beer was adopted by the city council last night
New Britain herald., 1922-02-21
Haverhill Man Leaves 21
 Children, 69 Grandchildren

fIaverhill Mass, Feb. 2l.--An1- prose Gilbert SS years old, the father of 21 children. grandfather of 69 and great grandfather of 67 died yester- day at his home here He was born in Richmond, Que, but had lived here for 31 years. He was married twice.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-21
ALSO WANT BEER.

kenosha, Wis Feb 21.-kcnosha' s city council joined in the movement for the return of beer and light wine last night when resolution to this cf- feet was adopted by a vote of 1 4 to 1.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-21
Relief Board Holding
 Last Session Today

Today is the last day for appeals rom the assessments fixed by tho board of assessors. The relief board will be in session tonight. Recom- mendations for abatements will be made next month.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-21
THE WEATHER

Hartford, Feb. 2i.-t'orccast for New Britain and vicinity: Becoming unsettled tonight fol- lowed hl snow Nr rain with higher temperature on Wedncs- day
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1 The heat of the flames was so in-
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-04-29
Comparison is
the Fairest Test

you'll find it gives you all. in quail
ity of material and workmanship.
that you can get in any car regard
less of price-and infinitely more
than you can get in any car at the
same price.
On every hand the thousands of
BIG-SIx owners have found in this
car everything they considered
essential to complete motoring
satisfaction. This is another
reason why Studebaker is the
worlds largest builder Of six CYL
inder cars.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-04-29

De Almond, despite The fact that he
said, when he arrived here, he had
wound up his heavy work, has new.
eDheless managed to charge the
maps of a couple or so OF local train
ers in his light work" He is in
top form, fast end packs a bacon
winning punch in either hand. Col.
der is also said to be in much bet
ter condition fer the match than
when he fought last in local ring
and to be a better fighter than then.
This should assure a worry high class
bout.
The curtain raiser is novelty fea-
ture-a boxing match between the
10-year-old Forrest brothers. The pre-
liminary will start at 9:15 sharp, be-
ing delayed Is minutes from the time
previously announced in order that
those desiring to attend TIE Douglas
High School play at the Coliseum
may do so and reach Eks' Hall in
time for the opening of the smoker
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-04-29
GOOD BILL FOR
LOCAL FANS AT
LEGION SMOKER
Six Bouts of High Quality
Promised - Collier and
n De Almond Confident.

Tonight's smoker al Elks' Hall will
the ring fans in the opinion of Match
maker Jack Wilson, who has been
bringing them together on Gastineau
Channel since old man Gastineau
wore knee breeches, thus he ought
to know In the 20 rounds of boxing,
there will be everything from fancy
exhibition boxing by two clever kids
to the match for blood between Sol
der De Almond and Joe Collier
No strings were put on Mr. Wilson
by the American Legion boys whom
he was put in charge of the card.
1T was left to his judgment to pick a
good bunch and he believes he has
the 100-pound event, and Murphy and
Beaudin, 110-pounders, he has quar-
tet of willing and scrappy youngsters.
Manley and Brooks, 1870 pounds, are
touted by those who have watched
their training to be clover and each
is said to possess a wicked punch
that is likely to cause grief to the
other If 1t lands.
Fans are promised real treat in
Hughes and Anderson, who appear
for the first time tonight in Ju-
neau ring Both mon have trained
hard for the bout. They will weigh
in at 155 pounds.
The main event is expected to be
fast and erammed with hard fighting.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-04-29
National League.
WELL KNOWN YUKONER
DIES AT VANCOUVER

Word has been received at Daw-
son of the recent death at Vancou-
yer OF Isaac Lusk. pioneer livery
was one OF the best known and most
popular of Yukoners. He served on
both the Dawson City Council and
the Yukon Territorial Council, and
was an active leader Of the Conserva.
tive party. He is survived by his
wife and several children, one of
whom, Miss Marion Lusk, was a
teacher in the Dawson public schools
until last June.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-04-29
BAYVIEW BASEBALL
TEAM WINS SECOND
GAME THIS SEASON

BAYVIBW, April 25.-The Bay
view baseball team won it's second
victory of the season yesterday when
it won a game from a team of Fill
pinos from the Klawock cannery by
score of IS TO 4.
Many games are planned to be
played on the new athletic field
which is being constructed by the
town men. The most important
games will be that with Hydaburo
scheduled for Decoration Day, and
another for the Fourth Of July, for
which the opposing team has not
been decided.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-04-29

Set it side by side with any car.
irrespective of price and judge.
That's the way to buy car. See
what each has to offer at its price
before you make up your mind.
It's the only way to be sure you're
getting just what you want-and
it surely is the only way to appre-
ciate how much you get in this
seven-passenger Studebaker at its
price Of $l785.
And it's a test that Studebaker
is eager to have you make. For
when you stand this new BIG
SIX side by side with other cars.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-04-29
TIED IN BATTING.

Williams and iris Speaker are
now tied for batting honors of the
American League with .447.
George Sisler. of the Browns. is
second with .444
George Kelly, who last year lead
the National League sluggers, Meu-
sci of the Giants and Williams of
Philadelphia each nave three hon.
ers.
Kelly leads the Datsmen with .445
while Tierney, of Pittsburgh, is Sec
ond with 442.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-04-29
YESTERDAYS GAMES.
Pacific Coast Leapue

San Francisco 6; Salt Lake 5.
Los Angeles 10; Sacramento r.
Portland-Vernon, rain
Seattle-Oakland, rain.
American League.
Detroit G.; Chicago 8.
New York 10; Boston 3.
St. Louis 3; Cleveland 9.
Philadelphia 4; Washington 8.
National League.
Pittsburgh 9; Cincinnati s.
Brooklyn Z; Philadelphia 10.
Boston 6; New York 10.
Chicago 3; st. Louis IL.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-04-29
PARENT-TEACHER
ASSOCIATION TO
HELP ENTERTAIN

On account of the lnter-School
Meet occurring next week, the reg
ular monthly meeting of the Juneau
Parent-Teacher Association has been
postponed to the call of the presi-
dent The Association will join in
welcoming the visitors next week.
given later according to David Wag-
goner, secretary
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-04-29
HELLENTHAL RETURNING

Ted A. Hellenthal is returning to
Juneau on the steamship Spokane,
which sailed from Seattle this morn
ing at 10 o'clock, northbound Mr..
Hellerthal has been In the South on
a vacation trip.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-04-29
HOME RUN PUTS
BROWNS WINNER

ST. LOUIS, April 29.-Kenneth
Williams homer in the seventh inn
ing yesterday afternoon, his seventh
in six days, broke up a pitching duel
between Shocker and Mails, giving
the st. Louis Americans a victory
Shocker hit a homer himself in
the sixth frame, tying the score
The final score was st Louis 3,
Cleveland g