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New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
CONN. CHURCH LEADER CONDEMNS ARBUCKLE Rev. Morris filling Thinks Hays Was Actuated
 by Commercialism

Hartford, Dec. 27. VI Declaring he thought the decision of Will Hays, supreme arbiter of the motion pie ture industry in reinstating Roscoe Fatty" Arbuckle as a film actor was mixed up with commercial consider ations' and deploring Mr. Hays de- cision as great mistake the Rev. Morris filling, secretary of the Con- necticut Federation of Churches ill a statement today termed the Arbuckle case as '.too recent and too rotten" to warrant the restoration of the actor to good standing in the movie indus try,
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
DEATH OF MRS. FLINT
Arch Street Woman Was 80 Years Of Age and Held Membership h Many Fraternal Societies.

Mrs Emma J. Flint. age 80 Years, died at her home at 391 Arch street, early this morning, She was born in Meriden but had made her home in this city for the past 40 years. She is survived by two sons George w. Flint and Herbert G. Flint, and four. grandchildren as well as six great grandchildren.
 Mrs. Flint was a member of the, Eastern Star, Laurel Court, o. of A., White Shrine, Women's Relief corps, Daughters of Liberty and Burritt Grange.
 The funeral will be held from Err win Mortuary chapel on Friday after noon at o'clock. Rev. John l.. Da- wis, pastor of Trinity Methodist church, will officiate and interment will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
'PUzzLING POINTS IN
 CASE AT REMINGTON
Was Miss gGahnberg Frightened
 After Leaving Trolley Car?
HAT FOUND NEAR CAR STOP
Experiment Proves Unsound Theory of Medical Examiner That Wom- ans Foot Was Caught fin Trestle- Victim Going Away From Home.

The death of Miss Annie Gahnberg when she was struck by q Hartford bound trolley car near Canfleld's Crossing in Newington last Thursday night becomes more mysterious the more the matter is investigated. Facts as they have been discovered by those Investigating the case, are that she was seen in New Britain shortly be- fore o'clock on the night of her death and boarded a trolley which left the center of this city about 63O o'clock. She Is known to have left the trolley at Canfield's Crossing, which is the nearest station to her home, but why she went across a trestle which is near the station. and in the direction opposite from her home is a mystery which at the pres- ent time remains unsolved. No mo- tive can be found for Miss Gahnberg going in the direction in which she did, and her position when she was first seen by the motorman on the trolley which hit her leaves many things which remain unexplained.
 Why Did She Cross Trestle?
 
 bottom of hill which slopes away from Maple Hill in the direction of Newington Center. Here, road crosses the trolley tracks and leads on each side to houses which are situated about quarter of mile from the tracks. The trestle spoken of crosses a little brook just east of the stopping place, and from the road to the place where Miss Gahnberg was struck, measures approximately between 65 and 70 yards.
 The Gahnberg home lies to the north of the tracks about quarter of mile away, and as there is a 1 road leading up to the house, no req son can be advanced for Miss Calm berg starting to cross the trestle if such was the case. There are no houses nearby, the closest dwelling be- | ng on Maple Hill, matter of 500 yards from the scene of the accident. |
 Many conjectures have been ad- vanced by persons who have visited 1, .he scene as to the manner in which Miss Gahnberg got across the trestle, seemingly injured in some way, so that she was lying partly across the racks when seen, too late td avoid ] striking her. One is that she might ! lave been caught on the rear of the rolley from which she ahghted, and vas dragged across the trestle to be brown and stunned in the ditch at he side of the tracks from which she vas crawling when struck. Another which seems to be the strongest in he minds of those who are familiar with the situation, is that Miss Calm 'erg was frightened in some way into .oing across the trestle and either ell down, or was struck down by omeone.
 Couldn't Catch Foot in Trestle.
 Dr. Waterman Lyon, medical exam ner for New Britain. in his state
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New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
Christmas Seal Sale
 Declines 50 Per Cent,

The sale Of Christmas seals for the Tuberculosis Relief society dropped off this year to less than half of last years sale, due. according to N. G. Curtiss, treasurer of the society, at least partially 10 the fact that this was the first year the school children were not permitted to sell them. The reason for not permitting the custom this, year. MT. Curtiss thinks, was because people in former years have been greatly annoyed by chill dren selling seals.
 Last years drive netted about 3,400 sales. The drive this year has resulted in about 1.s00 to 1,600 sales to date.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
Administration Leader, in Combating Economic Conference Suggestion, Believed to Have Hard ing's Backing.
Explains That Limitation of Land Armaments Is Im- possible Unless France Changes Her Policy.

Washington. Dec. 27.--Administra ton senators under the lead of Chair man Lodge of the foreign relation. committee began in the senate toda, determined fight against the pro posal of Senator Borah, republican Idaho. for new international con. ference in Washington, to discuss economic conditions and disarma. ment.
 Has Harding's Views.
 Senator Lodge, who was said by his colleagues to have ascertained the views of President Harding and his administration advisers, opened his attack as soon as the senate began work on the Borah proposal which is in the form of an amendment to the annual naval bill, requesting the president to call an economic and ar maments conference.
 Limitation Impossible.
 The foreign relations chairman re- counted the difficulties of further ar- mament limitation encountered at the Washington arms conference a year ago and declared that in view of the attitude taken by other powers it would be useless to attempt to limit land armaments unless it were es- tablished beforehand that France had changed her position.
 May Hear From Harding.
 In some quarters it was expected that the views of President Harding would be made known in decisive way before the debate had proceeded very far. Both Mr. Harding and Secretary Hughes have been consulted about the Borah proposal and many senate members were looking to Sen ator Lodge and Senator Watson of Indiana to disclose fully the attitude of the branch of the government toward the possibilities of q new.in- ternational conference on American soil.
 Friends Against Borah
 The fight on the senate floor began after a score of administration sena- tors had conferred in Senator Lodges office and mapped out program providing for a resort to parliamen- tary tactics if necessary to defeat the move by Senator Borah. part of the group of senate irreconcilables who 1dNc NOJCd Wltii Iii' icoldfl VII AAAAhy other questions of foreign policy also, was arrayed against his amendment while the attitude of the democratic side of the chamber seemed to be a waiting one with many members un. decided whether to support or oppose the conference plan.
 Senator Lodge declared the amend ment's proposal for an economic dis cussion was an entirely new subject, foreign to the provision put into the bill by the house for a further naval limitation conference and was of grave importance" He recited that the conduct of foreign affairs was in the hands of the president and that he would not be bound to accept any advice offered by the senate although ""almost any president would give weight" to senatorial advice.
 Recalls French Stand Reviewing the work of the Wash ington arms conference, the republi- can leader recalled that Premier Briand had told the conference that France would not consent to any limr- tation of land armament. "Of course that put an en9 to any
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New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
Police Agent" Claims He
 Was Beaten and Robbed

Joseph Degutis, one of the agents employed by the police department to secure evidence against violators of the liquor law, had an exciting ex- perience last Monday, according to a report which has not been officially made to the desk at the police sta tion. Degntis it is understood, was in a store on Broad street, where he purchased some tobacco. and when he left the place he was followed by three men. A short distance outside the door, one of the men hit him a violent blow felling him. Degutis, claims also to have been relieved of $10.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
FRAUDS REPORT EXPECTED

Washington, Dec. 27.-The special District of Columbia jury before which the department of justice has presented charges of criminal irregu- larities in connection with the gov ernment's wartime contracts has completed it's work and is expected to make a report before the end of the week. For some time the jury has devoted it's attention principally to evidence relating to the building of army cantonments.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
CAT DIES, AGED "A YEARS
Billings, Mont, Reports Demise of Oldest Feline in Whole World Was Born in 1898.

Billings, Mont, Dec. 27.-Thomas Patriarch, the oldest cat in the United States, is dead here at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Grover Sample, aged "A years and three months.
 Thomas was born in Northfield, Minn., in 1898, and for long time was mascot on Northern Pacific trains.
 Thomas claim of oldest cat in the country was threshed out a year ago when a 20 year old kitten at Missoula laid claim to the age championship. The story appeared in papers all over the country and no cat arose to dis pute the Billings toms honors.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
GIRL. SCOUTS, CAMP.

Briarcliffe Manor, N. r., Dec. 27.- Thirty girl scouts from New York, New Jersey and New England today opened Camp Andre the new national camp presented by former Senator William A. Clark in memory of his daughter. It is the first winter camp the girl scouts have attempted.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
Newspaper Subscribers
 Get LiQuOr With Papers

Chicago, Dec 27.-Increased inter- national circulation of Mexican and Canadian newspapers brought about the discovery that bootleggers have been shipping brandy and whiskey in ten ounce tubes wrapped in the pa pers, federal officers said here today. Twelve regular subscribers were ar rested yesterday by Fred Gardner in charge of the treasury special agents office. Search for the subscription solicitors was to be made today.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
Largest Was That of Mrs. Fannie H. Talcott, $649,- 2O3-H. c. NOble's Second With $423, ,4O3.

inventories of estates filed in pro- bate court during the calendar year thus far, total $2,3s9,S92.75. The amount is comparatively small, being little more than that represented in the inventory of the late Darius Mil Ter, filed two years ago.
 There were several large estates recorded, notable among which are the following.
 Mrs. Theresa B. Stanley, $S7.062; Mrs. Fannie H. Talcott, $e49.20391; Henry Burckhardt. $51,S17: Charles M. Strong, $57,577.9s; Mrs. Mary Stanley, s64.216.42; Marcelus 8. Bailey. $SQ.14s; Charles F. Glover, S35o.77S.71; Howard c. NQble, s423,- 403.
 Following is list of inventories filed:
 S1a.600.
 January 12--Mrs. Louise Parsons. s25,ooo
 <fsort,o,,ad on Eyffb po~al
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
Inventories of Estates Filed
 During 1922 Total $2,389, ,S92
EMPLOYES TAKE BUSINESS
Henry A. Dix "Sells" His Million Dol lar Concern to His 400 Workers in New York.

New York, Dec. 27.-After three times planning to sell business which does considerably more than '$1,00o,000 each year, Henry A. Dix today sold" his concern to 400 em- |ployes. six of whom will have charge of it in the future. Instead of getting money for the deal, however, MT. Dix
 loaned the employees $250,ooo on which they can do business.
 Mir. Dix has built up his business in 30 years. While he admits it is not the largest of its kind he de- clared today that it was one of the very few dress goods businesses which had never had strike and in which the employees worked only five days a week.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
SARAH BERNHARDT HAS
 NEW TURN FOR WORSE
Suffers Another Collapse After Attempting to
 Receive Callers

Paris, Dec. 27. (By Associated Press) Mime. Sarah Bernhardts condition took another turn for the worse today.
 Physicians ascribed it to the fatigue following her activity yesterday when she arose from her bed, partook of solid food and received many callers. Two more doctors were called in this morning besides Profs Obssier and Marot, and after long consultation they issued the following instructions
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
EDWARD B. SMITH DIES
Was Former Principal Of Union School at South Norwalk and a Prominent Educator.

South Norwalk. Dec. 27.--Edward Banks Smith. formerly principal of the old Union school in this city and at one time in charge of the schools in Southport and Fairfield, died at his home here today, aged S2 years. The deceased was a noted educator in the state but retired about 1890. He is. survived by widow and three children, one of whom is William F. Smith, principal of the schools in Fairfield.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
AMERICAN LINER THOUGHT
 LOST NV TERRIFIC STORM
 WOW REPORTED AS XED
SPRING WEATHER IS
 TO VANISH QUICKLY
Weather Man Warns of Severe Storms Tonight or omorrow-Slightly
 Colder Too.

Washington. Dec. 27.-The spring weather now prevailing over the east will fee by late today or tomorrow before q storm of marked intensity which according to the weather bu- reau will sweep up the Atlantic coast from the south during the next "A hours.
 Dangerous gales" will accompany the storm along the Atlantic coast and considerable precipitation is in store for the Ohio valley and eastern states. No unusually low tempera- ture are indicated, the weather bu- reau says although a considerable drop is expected.
 New Haven, Dec. 27.--For Connec- ticut: Rain or snow tonight or Thurs day; colder Thursday: northeast and east winds, with possibility of dan gerous gales Thursday.
 Conditions: The southwestern dis turbance has developed into well defined storm area during the last "A hours, which is now central near Memphis, Tenn. It is causing heavy rain. This disturbance will probably continue to move northeastward and the front edge of the rain area will probably reach this vicinity during the night.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair followed by rain or snow, prob- ably rain, and not much change in temperature.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
BUILDING PERMITS

The following building permits have been issued at the office of the build- ing inspector: A. Someni for the erec- tion of two tenement dwelling at 200 Lawlor street, to cost $5,O00; August Kleist for the erection of q three tenement dwelling at 36 Black Rock avenue, to cost s13,000.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
MAY TAKE REpRISALS
French Believe German Failure to Make Preparation Gives Them Right to Exact Penalties.

Paris, Dec. 27 (By Associated Press) The notification to the allies by the separations commission that Germany had defaulted in the deliv- cry of telegraph poles and lumber provided for in the schedule of pay ments and deliveries on reparations account. fixed on May 19, 1921, is re- garded in French official circles as making applicable the article of the treaty of Versailles authorizing the allies to proceed to take reprisals and put into force economic. and financial measures as a penalty.
 The matter will come up before the conference of premiers next Tuesday when Premier Poincare will propose that the allies in turn formally regis ter Germany's default but reserve the question of the applicability of the penalties clause of the treaty.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
;Advt. Bentt ent State Libra, Libra, F a,,'. ,'.'ford. Con,

NSs'B 'hNy ~AaIis
 has been conducting an ...-s
 and this morning he sent Niwa to Il.
 police station. Interrogated in the detective bureau by Sergeant w. P. McCue, Niwa confessed to the job, and also admitted having been impli- cated in a number of other jobs in this city.
 Detective Sergeant McCue further questioned Niwa this afternoon, and he admitted that he and another man broke open a showcase in front of Goldberg's store on Broad street, on August II, stealing shirts valued at $35. On November 20, Niwa and an- other fellow attempted to enter a tall or shop on Broad street, but were frightened away by a dog. It was not until a pair of shoes and gaiters were taken from Niwa, and proved to him that they were part of the stock stolen at Niedzwieki's store, that he broke down and confessed.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
McGRAYH SHOWS UP
Threatened Acting Irish Consul At New York Appears At His Desk This Morning-To Be Relieved.

New York. Dec. 27,---Daniel J. McGrath, acting consul here for the Irish Free State who was threatened by an anonymous letter writer with death unless he gave up his post by December 26, was at his desk today but announced that he expected to be relieved of further duties within 24 hours.
 He declined 10 say who the new consul will be asserting that was for the new incumbent himself to an nounce.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
$SO0,OOO Loss, One Dead,
 Fire in Toledo. Ohio

Toledo, O., Dec. 27.--The Del-Mar apartments, the costliest apartment dwelling in Toledo, was destroyed late last night by a fire in which w. A. Faunce, 55, of the Eastern Mortgage and Realty Co.,, lost his life. The property loss was estimated at $soO,- mn
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
CANNOT GIVE BAIL.

New York, Dec. 27.--Victor H Arnold, banker, preacher, arrested in Eayside, l.. l.. last night on an in dictment returned in Madison. Wis, charging using the mails to defraud was still in the Raymond street jail in Brooklyn today. He was unable to obtain bail.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
XMAS BuRNs FATAL

Morristown, N. J.. Dec. 27.--Ru- dolph Neeser, aged ten, died today of burns suffered when the costume he wore to a children's Christmas party at the Morris County club last night, took fire from candle.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
TRAIN IS WRECKED
Several Reported Injured When Pass enCer and Freight Trains Collide Near Tucson, Arizona.

Tucson, Ariz., Dec. 27.- Southern Pacific train No. 10, eastbound, from Los Angeles, and g. freight train col lided at Rillito. IA miles from Tue son early today. A wrecking train and physicians have been sent from Tucson. First reports said several passengers were injured.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
STAR SKIRT co. BANKRUpr

New Haven. Dec. 27.--Samuel T.. kaplan, doing business as the Star Skirt Co, in Hartford, today filed a bankruptcy petition. The debts are given as $1S,335, and assets as $3,314.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
THE WEATHER

Hartford, Dec. 27.-F'orecaSt for New Britain and vicinity: Rain or snow tonight and Thursday; colder Thursday, in4 creasing easterly winds, proba- bly reaching gale force.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27
HELD FOR BURGLARY
 OF BROAD ST. STORE
snpernumerary Lee Arrests John Niwa. Who May Be Implicated
 In Other Breaks.

John Niwa, aged 10 years, was ar- rested today on charge of burglary and following admission he made at the police station, he was booked for n hearing in police court tomorrow morning. On December IS, John Niedzwiech, who conducts a cloth ing 're on Broad street. reported to thd 4F H.r ~,.. ,,oaa IA -,
New Britain herald., 1922-12-27

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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1922-12-14
MADISON'S PARKS AND DRIVES
RAISE VALUE OF ADJACENT
CITY PROPERTY

The experience of Madison. Wis.
with its beautiful system of parks ant
drives should be worthy of the con
sideration of Wauwatosa, which hope
to make of itself beautiful suburb.
The direct financial profit to the cit
of Madison from its parks and boule
wards, as well as indirect benefits, j.
told in the following ditpatch to the
Milwaukee journal of November .24th.
Madison Direct financial profit t.
this city from it's investments in park.
and boulevards has beer so thorough
ly established that it is no longer cues
toned. More than 10 years ago, thu
levying of a half mill tax for par.
purposes, amounting to ali out $1,000
year at that time, was objected t,
at time when the total tax levy
the city had TO be raised to meet othe
expenditures. lark work was at
tackled as a burden on the people and s
luxury that could be dispensed with.
"The Madison Park and Pleasure
Driving association met this criticism
by adopting resolution calling fc
appointment by the mayor of a com
mittee of five to thoroughly investi
gate and report to the city council it
conclusions on the question as to HOY.
much, in their best Judgment the pres.
emit assessed value of the entire proL
erty OF the city of Madison has beer
enhanced or increased by reason of the
work that has been carried on lor til
last 16 years in securing for the city
park and drives outside the city limit.
and parks and Fairgrounds and opel.
places within the city limits
A committee of representatives mer
of high standing in the community
was appointed and thorough invessi
cation made. The conclusion reached
was that the program had resulted /.
a gain Of from 10 to Is per cent Over
the period considered The committee
found that the annual expense TO.
park purposes, including interest d
the city's investment and the yearly
amount expended for maintenance
was 13,707.16, while the taxes re.
ceived on the portion of the increased
valuation found due to parks was $685.
S1476, leaving profit to the city o.
S10,017.60."
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1922-12-14
THE wAUwArosA FORUM

The Forum viii meet Sunday even
ing at 7:45 in the Congregational
Church to hear Messrs. Warren
Wheeler and Hugh Grove speak on
aHow to Protect Your Small Invest
ments." This win follow the illum-
mat on and constructive presentation
of Mr.. Philip Edwards last Sunday or
slow to Invest Your Savings" This
win be the last meeting of the Forum.
until after the holidays.