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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-17

when we wanted them 20 none need
have been lost"
The wreck OF the Smith may near.
ly parallel that OF tho Czarina about
IL years ago. AZ that time 20 lives
were lost out OF "a. The Czarina
drlfted north OF the entrance and was
stranded In the breakers. The place
the Smith first struck was the same
place the steamer Santa Clara hit
some years ago. Fourteen were lost
when the Santa Clara's crew attempt
ed 10 get ashore in lifeboats.
RESCUED FIREMAN
DESCRIBES WRECK
Eoss OF life on the Smith Is great
est since these wrecks.
Henry Fridge. fireman. who was
among the rescued. vividly described
the confused scenes after the wreck
OF the C. A. Smith.
"a bunch OF them wanted to take
their luggage" he said, in speaking
of the delay OF the crew in leaving
the Smith. which may prove TO be
the cause for heavy loss Of life.
They put II all in one room and
locked II up. They were wasting
time foollng with the baggage when
they had better have gotten off the
boat.
81 did not want 20 wait, and when
saw n good chance 10 leave | did
so. guess some OF the men did not
realize how bad a shape tho steamer
was in or they would have left when
the coast guard was there. The
wireless man is cripple. who has
only one foot. and some of the other
men wanted TO see him safe before
they left the ship themselves. They
were taking some time trying TO get
the operator into the lireboat, but did
not succeed in doing II. and took IN
time. so he IS probably on board with
the others. I thought Il was time 10
go. so / left"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-17
CARRIED CARGO
OF LUMBER


Tho steamer c. a. Smith OF tho
Coos Bay Lumber company was
bound for San Pedro with approx.
mately 100000 feet OF lumber on
board. She left out for sea at $50
n. m. Sunday. over an unusually
rough bar.
Witnesses said the vessel was in
the worst water at tho Coos buy en-.
trance when a hugo breaker caught
tho vessel. breaking clear over her,
and turning her into the trough. She
had hardly rlghted b<rself when an.
other giant wall Of water flung her
further towards the jetty.
According TO a wireless message
from the vessel ut tho second huge
wave tho vessels propeller struck
the rocks, and the ship was help.
less. The waves washed her on top
Of the jotty where she apparently
was broken amldshlps.
The steamer was wooden vessel
Of 1871 tons gross. 257 feet long. 80
feet in beam and 1914 feet In depth.
Size was built at North Bend in 1917.
md has since been a familiar figure
In the coastwlse lumber trade.
All lives on board the wrecked
vessel could have been saved. de.
clared Capt NJ. z. Jensen OF tho
coast guard, whose ilfeboat was
alongside several times.
Members Of the crew apparently
did not realize their danger aud In.
sisted on gathering together their
luggage, which Capt. Jensen had to
refuse to take. Several did not want
TO risk tho Jump from the deck OF
tho Smith to the llfcboat.
BY noon however, hugo breakers
began rolling in, and with the turn.
ing Of the ebbing tide to flood, tho
life boat was unable TO again maneu.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-17
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
WRECK
STARTS ON PAGE 1

goh fail TO mako clear whether II.
Fleming or A. Greenfield was lost.
Fleming was reported both saved and
lost. while Greenfield was unroported.
II. Mcfarland. oiler. left tho vessel
in San Francisco. and was not among
tho missing. ar previously reported.
Peter Holly, member OF the crew.
was left III in Marshfiold. when the
vessel sailed. and Il accordingly safe.
u. Shepard. formerly In the crew.
left the vessel at San Francisco on
her last trip.
Only % were on board.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-01
|ANTI.FASCISTI MOVEMENT
BREAKS INTO WATERBURY
Speaker, Once Refused Permission to
Talk, Threatens to Get Out
Injunction.

Waterbury, Conn, March 1.--Su-
perintendent of Police George M
Beach today confirmed reports of re-
ceipt of a communication from the
American Civil Liberties union which
announced the return of Carlo Tired
ca. editor of an ant-fascsti news
paper, to this city March IL, to ad
dress anti-fascisti sympathizers. re-
gardless of what steps the local po-
lice might attempt to Illustrate the
meeting. When asked what action he
contemplated taking in regard to the
communication. Superintendent Beach
replied that he had the letter under
consideration. Other than that he
would not consent to discuss the SUBJ
ject.
Tredca visited Waterbury Sunday
and attempted to address gathering
estimated by the police as one-third
of anti-fascisti sympathizers and the
remainder supporters Of the new gov
ernment in Italy The police under
orders of Superintendent Beach, re-
fused Tredca the privilege of speaking
on the grounds that riot might re-
suit, Tredca announced at the time
that he would seek an injunction 10
keep the police from interfering with
tica from the American Civil Liberties
Union conveys the same threat.
Whether Tredca will be allowed TO
speak on the 18th is matter of con-
lecture at this time.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-01
{. CLAYTON GOODWIN
LEAVES SCHOOL BOARD
Member for II Years Forced
to Retire Because of
I'll Health

f. Clayton Goodwin. for the past IL
years a member of the school COM
mittee, today rendered his resigna-
ton to Mayor A. NJ. Paonessa with
the request that it become effective
at once.
Mr.. Goodwin's action was prompted
by the condition of his health, having
been advised by physicians to take
this step.
The retiring committeeman was
chairman Of the evening schools COM
mittee and of the committee on school
accommodations, under whose super
vision an elaborate school extension
program is now being carried out.
He was first elected to the school
committee in September, 1911, and
has been reelected four times.
His resignation, a copy of which
was given to the mayor today, is as
follows:
ITO the Mayor and Members of the
Common Council
Misunderstanding to the adj
vice of my physician, / herewith ten
der my resignation as a member of
the school committee with the re-
quest that it become effective at once.
Assuring you of my keen personal
regret at being unable to complete
my term, / am,
W ours respectfully,
"E. CLAYTON GOODWIN"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-01
SEM McGRA zHLOSES FIGHT
TO HAVE STATE ADOPT HIS
BILLS FOR BEER AND WINE
HARDING ALSO TURNS
DOWN COAL EMBARGO
New England Must Rely
Upon Interstate Com
merce Commission

Washington. March 1.-President
Harding declared in letter made
public here today. that he did not ia
Yor an anthracite embargo TO relieve
the fuel situation in the northeastern
section of the country and felt that
responsibility for any other action in
facilitating shipments to that district
must rest wholly with the interstate
commerce commission.
The letter was addressed to Repre-
sentative Rogers, republican, Massa-
chusetts. and outlined at length the
administrations attitude toward the
New England situation. Mr.. Harding
said he had turned over all complaints
to the committee, which had investi-
gated them and taken the action it
thought best He added that there
was mo one with power to tell the
commission what to do"
The president expressed hope that
congress would approve the appro-
priation of 100000 for the federal
coal commission, 80 that the very
unfortunate state of affairs, so often
reported this winter would never be
possible again in the United States"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-01
We Won, Mr.. Gallagher;
Absolutely. Mr.. Shean

New York, March 1--Gailagher and
Shean are neither unique nor extra
ordinary in their services on the stage
and hence not irreplaceable, Supreme
Court Justice Delehanty decided to-
day in dismissing an action brought
by the Shubert theatrical company to
enioin the pair from playing in any
but Shubert productions. Justice
Delehanty agreed with Messrs. CAL
lagher and Shean that 1t was absurd
to class them with Enrico Carnso aud
Edwin Booth. He said they were
merely good performers who by
chance or happening, had secured
good slIit,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-01
Waterbury Assemblyman
Battles in Vain When
Judiciary Reports Ad-
versely on 4 and 10 per
cent Measures
He Also Rakes Public Utili-
ties Commission Over Hot
Verbal Goals, Hinting,
Poor People Are Given
No Consideration.

Hartford, March 1t--Liquor bills
before the general assembly went into
the waste basket, iguratively speak
ing today, because of adverse reports
from the judiciary committee they
were rejected Senator MeGrath
made a fight for his four per cent
beer and ten per cent wine bill but
to no avail.
The expected fight in the house
over the milk regulation board bill
did not take palce as House Chair
man Landon of the committee on
agriculture had the bill recommitted.
Mr. Landon said he knew of num-
ber of people opposed to the bill who
wished to be heard and the commit
tee was disposed to give them an OPP
portunity.
The bill eliminates from the milk
regulation board the attorney gem
eral of the state, the secretary of the
state board of agriculture and the
secretary Of the state dairy mems
association. The new bill would put
two farmers in the board
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-01
IOLD TAMMANY King
|. dies UNEXPECTEDLY
Rep. W. Bourke Cochran Had
Made Speech in House Last Night
"A PICTURESQUE POLITICIAN
Immediate Cause Of Death Was
ApopIexy--Has Recently Planned
Trip TO Europe-Workcr For Cause
OF Irish Freedom.

Washington, March 1.--Representa-
/ tive w Rourke Cochran, democrat.
New York died suddenly today. Mr..
Cochran, who celebrated his Goth
birthday yesterday, became i'll last
night and died early today, He was
on the floor of the house last night
and made spirited speech in opposi-
ton to the pending farm credits bill.
A Picturesque Character
A native of Ireland, educated in
France and the United States, and
active for many years in the legal
profession and in politics, Mr.. Cock
ran was one Of the picturesque forces
in American public life. He was an
orator of the old school, endowed with
a remarkable voice and with de-
livery and dction that long ago won
him place among the most eloquent
orators of the country.
A Tammany Leader
In politics Mr.. Cochran was wheel
horse of Tammany hall whose battles
he fought in New York and elsewhere
on many occasions. At the last demo-
cratic convention at San Francisco, he
made the speed nominating Governor
AL Smith for the presidency, an ora
torical effort which carried the con-
vention into a prolonged demonstra-
ton savoring of old time revival
meeting" politics. He also addressed
the convention in favor of a plank
endorsing the manufacture of light
wines and beer.
Tor Irish Freedom
In recent years he had devoted
much attention to the fight for Irish
freedom, appearing before congress
sicnal committees and on the public
platform prior to organization of the
Free State to plead for American
recognition of the Irish republic. On
these occasions his eloauence was at
its best as he recounted from per-
sonal observation the privations of
the poorer class in Ireland from which
he sprung.
First Elected in 1887
Mr.. Cochran first was elected to the
house Of representatives for term
in 1857 He came back in 1891 for
two moro terms, but in 1896 he de-
clined to follow the free silver ban
Y
win eti national aarty organization
and LEI: congress. He returned to the
party in 1900, when he campaigned
for Bryan. and in 1904 he was again
elected to the house. This time he
remained there for five years at the
end OF which time he declined to be-
come & candidate for reelection. In
1920. however, he again yielded 20
the lure OF the parliamentary give
and take he loved so well, and was
again elected to a seat in the house.
He was re-elncted last November.
Had Been Very Well
He had had been especially active
during the present session of congress
and had planned trip to Europe this I
summer. Until q few days ago he /
had been in perfect health. |
Mr. .Cockrans death came As an
INN ediate result OF stroke or
apo piexy, it was said at his home.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-01
QUESTIONS Altering
OLD CHURCH BUILDING
Acting Inspector Holds Up
Permit to Remodel
st. Marks.

According to members of the build
ing commission 1t Is possible that the
remodeling of st. Marks old wooden
church building on West Main street
into store. garage or automobile dis
play room may violate section of
the building ordinance.
An application was made several
days ago by NJ. /. Jester for permit
to remodel the building into an auto
mobile display room. Small sketches
of the proposed alterations were sub
mitted with the application but the
permit was not granted by l. Wexler.
who is acting building inspector in the
absence of j. G. Gilchreest, who is
confined to his home with lines.
The matter was discussed with
members of the commission and IL
was decided TO allow Mr.. FeSer e.
submit blue prints and q more de-
tailed plan of the alterations he ex-
poets TO make before the permit is
granted.
Mr.. Wexler said this morning that
he would not commit himself to say
whether or not section of the build
ing ordinance would be violated. He
did say, however, that he is not thor
oughly acquainted with the nature Of
the ordinance and therefore is making
study Of it before he will commit
himself.
If the alterations are too extensive
1t is possible that the permit will not
be granted, Mr.. Wexler stated,
T. w. Hinchclitfe, member Of the
commission. told representative OF
the Herald" this morning that the
building is very old, is built entirely
of wood and if it was used to store
gasoline or even automobiles it would
be a menace to the city and especially
SO because it is within the fire district
Thomas Quinlivan, another men,
Der of the commission, states that
there is no controversy over the sit
uation and no further action will be
taken in the matter until Mr.. Jester
has presented new set of plans for
the building.
Mr.. Wexler said that the building
inspector and commission will see TO
it that no ordinance is violated.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-01
THINK FLINT IS ALIVE
Greenfield Woman, Mother of Child
For Whom He Was Guardian,
Thinks He Has Lost His Mind.

Greenfield Mass. March Id
Lafayette Flint of New Haven. Conn,
former Greenfield school principal.
who departed from the Connecticut
city last Thursday and whose report
ed death in New York is being in
vestigated, was still listed in the
Franklin County probate court rec
orls as the guardian Of Evelyn G.
Hubbard, daughter of Mrs. Frank p.
Hubbard of Sunderland, ACCORDING, to
the latest report. in November 1920.
At that time guardianship funds to-
falling more than $1,000 were credit
ed to him.
Mrs. Hubbard. who is close friend
Of Flint and in whose home Flint
had lived summers. said today that in
her opinion Flint was still alive, but
that he had become mentally unnat-
ancGd from over work She says
Flint had no relatives. She has thus
far declined to institute any court ac-
tion against him. Flint was formerly
guardian of all three of Mrs. Hub
bard's children.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-01
DEPLORES ''BLOCS"
senator Calder Considers Scctionalism
One of Worst Plaques Hindcring
American Legislation.

Washington, March 1.--Congres-
sional "bloes' and agitation for gov
ernment opera ton OF railroads were
deplored by Senator Calder, repuhli-
can New York, in ''Swansons" address
today in the senate reviewing his is
years of congressional life which ends
March 4, following his defeat for re-
election.
He declared that government regu-
lations and democratic denunciation
here and elsewhere are slowly break
ing down the railroads. that it was
time to tell the truth if the railroads
were to be kept out of bankruptcy.
Discussing the bloc movement Sem
ator Calder said: Il should like to APP
pear here for the ending OF all blocs
or petty sectionalisms: for better
and more thorough understanding and
more wholesome regard for each
other"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-01
CHARLES DUNCANSON DEAD
Resident Dies At Home On Black
Rock Avenue Dies At Age OF So
Funeral Saturday Afternoon.

Charles Duncanson. age SIS years
died at his home at IL Black Rock
avenue this morning. He was a ma
tive of Glasgow. Scotland, but lived in
this country most of his life. He was
employed at the Stanley Works.
Besides his wife he leaves three
daughters, Mrs. Raymond Piper o,
Boston, Mass, Mrs. G. Il. Law and
Miss Grace Duncanson of this city,
and a son, Earle, also of New Britain.
The funeral will be held Saturday
afternoon at o'clock from his late
home, Rev. DR.. George w. c. Hiii,
pastor of the South Congregational
church will officiate and interment
will be in E,airview cemetery Friends
are requested to omit flowers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-01
SALLIES FORMALLY TOLD.
THEY CAN'T SHARE FUND
Receives Final Word From
Head of United COmmun-
ity Corporation

No mention of the admission of the
Junior Achievement work into the
budget OF the United Community cor
poration this year, is made in a let
ter sent by E. w. Pelton, president
of the corporation. to the Salvation
Army, stating that the "Sallies' were
voted out because of the need for
getting sufficient funds for organiza-
tions now included.
Although Salvation Army officials
in the city decline to discuss the case
further. stating that it is not their
policy to engage in a controversy, it
is understood that there is consid-
cradle feeling among the army and
its friends following an alleged state
ment by Mr.. Pelton at the conference
between himself, Captain John Edeen,
Of this city, and Staff Captain Tom
Gabrialson. Of Boston, Monday after
noon that he could see no need Tor a
Salvation Army in New Britain.
The conference is said to have
grown rather heated before the close
and resulted in the Salvation Army
officials declaring afterwards that SO
far as further steps on their part were
concerned they were through with
the United Community Corporation
Captain Edeen this morning, when
called on the telephone. refused to
comment on the statement of prom
inent local member Of the army that
the United Community corporation
would like to drive them out Of town.
I'VE have been doing our work here
for "a years and we don't advertise
what we are doing" he said. He ad-
mitted receiving letter, which he
has forwarded to Staff Captain Ga
brielson at Boston, but declined to di-
ICnntinuad IN Cixfcnnfh Do rol
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-01
HARVEY Brings down
wrath OF BRITISHERS
Official Circles Much Dis
pleased With Ambassa-
doris Speech

London. March / tBy Associated
Press1 Ambassador Harvey's speech
of last night, in which he discussed
the underlying causes and the nature
of Great Britains war indebtedness to
the United States, evoked expressions
of aispleasure in British official cir
ces today and gives indication OF
causing considerable discussion.
The foreign otftca deqiined to COM
fnent OH the address, but ii is re-
iiably stated that the ambassadors
remarks, particularly when, as the
case WAS put, he virtually challenged
the British government to issue a
statement refuting the Balfour note
Of last August, We're considered to be
unusual for a foreign envoy
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-01
LIQUOR BRINGS 81 INTO
TOLLS DURING FEBRUARY
Police Made 30 Arrests For Drunken
ness and 81 For Violation OF
Anti-Alcohol Laws.

The eighteenth amendment and the
special detail of the police department
for the enforcement Of the liquor law,
cid not prevent a material increase in
the number OF arrests during the
month of February over that of the
corresponding month in 1922, accord
ing to the report of Captain George
j. Kelly. During the past month, ll5
arrests were made by the police, OF
which 80 were for drunkenness and
"a for violation of the liquor law. In
the same period in 1922. only Ia ar
rests were made for drunkenness and
nine for violation OF the liquor law.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-01
Custody Of Maetta Girl Awarded
To Brother; Court Not Convinced
OF Fathers Good Faith in Appeal
Judge Haines, Commenting On
Father Does Not Worship

by decision Of Judge Haines In
superior court at Hartford. the Plain
willie probate courts award of Gus
tody of Rose, the 10 year old daughter
OF Ell Maietta, to her brother,
Michael, has been upheld. The mat
ter came before Judge Haines on an
appeal by Judge w. r. Mangan for
The elder Maietta. Lawyer David L.
Nair represented the son. The case
was tried out last week.
AS a result Of the decision, the sltl
will reinain with Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
atwatcr OF Plainvile, where she has
been living since the Plainville court
made its award.
Following is the finding of Judge
fIaines:
"The father who is seeking the Gus
today and control Of this young girl,
Rose, does not claim to have pro-
per home of his own for her. The
mother died in 1915. In June of the
following year an older sister took her
into her own home. She was then
three and one-half years of age aid
Is now 1c years of age. She lived with
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-01
POURS HOT OIL ON HER
SLEEPING HUBBY-AISO
WIELDS MEAN ILATIRON

New Haven. March Mrs.
Virginia Abanenti was arrested
today on charges of assault
with intent to kill. She Is al
legged to have attacked her hns-
band while he slept. pouring
hot olive oil on him and strik-
him with a nat iron. Abanenti
Is In a critical condition at
Grace hospital.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-01
CHAPLIN PLEADS POVERTY
Film Comedian Protests That He il
Too Poor just Now to Become Hus-
band OF Poll Ncgri, Tragetliennc.

Los Angeles, March 1. Charles
Chaplin, film comedian, is too poor"
to marry Pola Negri, film tragedienne,
''just now the Los Angeles Examiner
quoted him today.
The Examiner anticipated that mid
summer was apt to be upon the cou-
pie whose engagement recently was
officially announced at Delmonte,
California, before they are married.
Il am too poor to get married
just now" said Chaplin. This is a
working world and we've all got to
stay busy and keep away from eli
makes of sentiment"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-01
Clement Leo Stanton
Dies at Age of 19

Cleemnt Leo Stanton, aged IL years.
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Stanton
of Gi Garden street, died this morn
irg at his home after short illness
of pneumonia. He leaves besides his
parents, two brothers, Thomas ana
Toward Stanton, and a sister, Miss
Mary Stanton. of New York. The iu-
Ecn1l will be held at st. Mary's church
on Saturday morning, at an hour TO
be decided on later.