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New Britain herald., 1923-03-31
TWO BURNED TO DEATH IN
 ANOTHER BAD N. Y. FIRE
Eight Are Seriously Injured in To- days Blaze-Origin Looks
 Suspicious.

New York, March 31.-Two men were burned to death and eight per- sons seriously injured early today in fire of suspicious origin in an East side tenement, making total of nine persons who have lost their lives in fires this week.
 Five were burned to death in an apartment fire in West 57th street last Monday and two firemen were killed yesterday while fighting blaze in East 27th street.
 Today's blaze in a five story house in East 7th street started under a stairway on the ground floor and spread with such rapidity that tenants on the upper floors found their escape by stairways barred. Fire officials expressed belief that the fire had been set. .~-.
 A dozen men, women and children were carried down ladders.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-31
TRUCK AND AUTO CRASH
Dr. O'Brien of Middletown Painfully Hurt in Accident at Westport-TwO TrIckmen Are Held.

Bridgeport, March 31. - Dr. Fran cis O'Brien of Middletown, was pain fully hurt and two others slightly in- jured when touring car driven by Dr. O'Brien collided with motor truck in Westport early today. Dr. O'Brien is in Norwalk hospital Ann Mcdonald and w. J. Cronan of East Haven, passengers in his car, were treated by emergency hospital sur geons, and were taken to their homes,
 According to stories told the police. pr. O'Brien's car was struck by a truck that did not stop. Police here arrested Armond Morin, of Water- bury, driver of an automobile truck that was towing truck operated by John R. Barrett of Bridgeport. The trucks are owned by Peter N. Laskas of Waterbury. Both men denied knowledge of the accident. They will appear in the Westport court this afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-31
$ OF 62 RESIDENTS OF CARY AND LAKE COUNTIES, MD, ARE GUILTY
 OFPLOT TO VIOLATE U g. DRY LAW
Bottleggers, Lawyers Policemen and County Officials Worked Together to Obstruct Enforcement
 of 18th Amendment

Indianapolis, Ind, March S1.-Fffty five of 62 residents of Gary. and Lake county, Indiana, tried on chare of conspiracy to violate the Volstead act, were found guilty by jury in United States district court here to- day.
 Among the most prominent de- fendants found guilty were Roswell o. Johnson. mayor of Gary: William H. olds, sheriff of Lake county, Will liam M. Dunn, judge of the Gary city court and Blaz Lucas, a Gary attor- ney
 Other prominent defendants found guilty are Dwight M. Kinder, prose- cutting attorney of Lake county: Lewis E. Barnes, former sheriff of Lake county; Clyde Hunter. former prose- cutor of Lake county; John Bennett. treasurer of the republican city com mittee Gary. and Charles l.. Clemens, a justice of the peace.
 The government charged that boot leggers. lawyers the police force of
New Britain herald., 1923-03-31
Bad Fire Devastates Part
 Of Boiling Field HangarS

Washington, March 31.--The pho- tcgraphic laboratory, a hangar and two airships were destroyed in a fire today at Boiling field. Damage to war contract records stored in the burned structure has not been ascer- tained. None of the personnel was seriously injured.
 The fire was said to have been caused by an explosion in the photo graphic laboratory. Sixty new Liberty motors which had been assembled and tuned up in the hangars were badly damaged. While the fire was quickly brought under control the firemen and soldiers were hampered by strong wind. The soldiers confined their eff forts to protecting a storage house containing great quantities of chemi- calls.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-31

Gary and city and county officials all worked together to the common end of obstructing enforcement of the prohibition laws.
 More than 200 witnesses testified in the trial which began March 1 5 and a mass of evidence was introduced by both sides.
 Seventy five persons living in Gary and Lake county were indicted by a federal grand jury last December. Of this number five pleaded guilty before trial, the indictment of Stanley Ko- sowski was impressed and seven other defendants have not been ar rested.
 The following were acquitted: Charles Daugherty, deputy sheriff at Gary; Joseph Demarti. Jr., Gary at torney; Clem Hentges, deputy sheriff at Gary; Fred Rose, marshal at Ho- bart; George Flick and William Bus 1ie. both of Gary. and Lawrence Treager. night marshal at Hobart.
 Sentences will be imposed April 20.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-31
Ward-Peters Murder
 Case to Be Resumed
 At Public Hearings

Albany, N. F., March s1.- Open hearings in the Ward Peters murder case will begin here Monday under the personal direction of State Attorney Gen. Sherman.
 T am prompted to make this investigation in the open by the widespread public interest evil denced in it." MT. Sherman said.
 Every phrase of the case will be looked into and all evidence gathered by the Westchester county authorities from the time the body of Clarence Peters was found, until the indictment against Walter s. Ward was dis missed will be produced. Ward admitted he killed Peters but claimed that he did so to protect himself in a blackmail plot. The attorney general said today that he intended for the time being to give his personal at tentinn to the inquiry. He will he assisted by Deputies WilEor NJ. Chamber and Bernard Cohen, who have done the pre- liminary work.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-31
Wnqes in Nev Britain Factories
 Are in Step Mith General Trend
No Sudden Increases, But They Are Said to Com pare Favorably With Other Cities.

While there has been no sudden ln- crease in wages in New BrlIain' noi any direct horizontal raise Tn salaries, within the past year. survey or iocal factories shows the same graduai up ward tendency that is noted through out New England.
 Every employee in this city has not had his wages raised to any extent over the amount paid following the decrease during the recent depression' but there has been a gradual readJust- ment all along the line. AS one 1ac- tory official explains it "The indus- trious ones are earning more money.
 In many local factories employees are paid on piece work pasls, anu in this case production has been speeded up by a slight increase Tn wages paid. No factory in the city has it been found where wages Tn general have not kept pace with those being paid throughout this section or the country.
 According to the head of one plant the wages paid in New Britain todaS are slightly higher than those paid Tn many cities throughout New Engiand' In fact he says New Britain factories are paying higher wages than Bridge port and Waterbury, even with re- cent raise in both cities.
 While most officials are reluctant to quote figures on the extent Of the wages, which has been gradual for the past war. one man says it Is in the neighborhood of 15 per cent.
 There seems to be no immediate of an immediate and gen. eral increase in wages to any extent New England, according to the president of one of the larger factories, because of the present in secure condition of the market.
 While business is increasing grad ually, a boom is expected this sum- mer, and some factories working over time now, a general increase in wages would boost the prices so that cus- .omers would stock up on goods now on the market the market would ake corresponding slump and slack times would follow. A general sud- len increase in wages at ths time would defeat it's own purpose in cut
 ing down the amount of time worked, t is claimed.
 Many local factories arc working | overtime in certain departments which are a little behind in their york. principally the shipping depart ncnts.
 No material increase to salaried | mployes has been reported.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-31
Catholic Prelate
 Not Yet Executed

Moscow. March 3i, D. m. tBy the Associated Press)-The death sentence imposed on Vivar General Butchkavitch, commutation Of which was de- nied by the central executive committee has not yet been carried out. it was stated at o'clock this afternoon.
 Father Walsh, representative of the Catholic welfare board, told the correspondent he had no answer to his request that he be allowed ad administer the last sacrament to Monsignor, Butchkavitch.
 The foreign legations which asked that clemency be granted to the prelate were without in- formation at noon as to whether he had been executed.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-31
BLACKMAIL CHARGE ]
 DECISION RESERVED.
Hearing Given Farrell and O'Leary
 for Alleged Attempted Eztortion IS COMPLAINANT.
Former Shoe Dealer Alleges Prisoners Threatened Exposure = Policemen Who Hid in Store Tell of FaIrel's Demand For Shoes and Money.

Following lengthy testimony offered in police court this morning by Mr. and Mrs. Prospero Francolino, Peter Francolino Sergeant George Ellinger and Policeman William F. Hayes, in the cases of Edward Farrell and Will liam O'Leary, charged with black mail ard debates between Attorney c. J. DanAher of Merideu, representing Farrell, and Prosecuting Attorney Joseph c. Woods in regard to tech- nicalities of the law, Judge George w. Klett announced that decision in the cases would be reserved until next Thursday morning.
 Both Farrell and OLeary were ar rested on March ', the former in the morning at the store conducted by Francolino on North street and the latter in the afternoon on a warrant issued by Prosecutor Woods, on q charge of blackmail. O'Leary was in court today by Attor- ney Michael Sexton while. Farrell was by Attorneys Danaher and Donald Gaffney.
 A demurrer filed at the hearing held three weeks. ago was withdrawn by Attorney Danaher who claimed that there was no crime alleged in the complaint as drawn by Prosecutor Woods.
 Francolino was the first called to the witness stand. He testified that he was at present engaged as man. ager of shoe store on North street. He was engaged in business up to
New Britain herald., 1923-03-31

Hartford March 31Five workmen instantly killed, moray injured and many others severely injured shortly after II o'clock today when the central tower the Wind factory of the Fuller Brush Co., collapsed Later there report that the number of dead under the wreck age might bring the total of dead to 15.
 The weight of 50000 gallon water tank at the top of the which had been filled for the apparent of the crash. The tank weighed about 150 tons
 Reserves Called
 Police and fire companies sent to the of the accident to assist removing the killed and injured from the great heap debris One of the dead Wormen found to have been decapitated.
 The five dead and the seriously injured the employ of the R. G. Bent Co., contractors building the building
New Britain herald., 1923-03-31
Sunday Auto Riding Is
 Barred in Switzerland

Paris, March S1. = Switzerland is the only, country in the world where automobile traffic has been forbidden Sunday afternoons but the majority of the cantons recently have repealed the ordinance prohibiting this traffic. The "sutophobes," however, says a dispatch to L'Auto from Geneva, are preparing to launch referendum in- tended to have the effect of forcing the federal authorities to transform the cantonal restricting regulations into a federal law.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-31
MORE BLOODSEED IN GERMANY WHEN FRENCH SOLDIERS OPEN FIRE WITH
 MACHINE GUNS ON KRUPP EMPLOYES
Sheer Silks and Light Gowns on Easter Milz Court Pneumonia, IS se sx S. xHcation as Cold Wave Spreads
MI H> at, oying New Emery Not Lost However, As Forecas. romises Slowly Rising Temperature"
 Sunday Afternoon Florida Feels Blasts.

of slowly" rising temperature Sun day afternoon, in addition to the promise that the day will be fair. The rise is expected to continue Monday throughout the eastern and south eastern states as the high pressure in its sweep from the north moderates under its southern sojourn.
 A disturbance moving eastward over the New England states today, with predicted rain or snow, will be chased to sea by tonight, the weather bureau says by the insweep of the cold wave area from the northwest and that section also will share in the cold clear weather predicted for to. morrow.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-31
New Haven Woman Leads
 Fire Fighters in Tifis

Tifis, March 31 (By the Associated Press)-Two thousand Armenian chil- dren organized as a bucket brigade assisted a battalion of bolshevik sol diers saving the orphanage at Alex andropol from destruction by fire last midnight. The flames, which de- storyed 1000 ton warehouse of the Near East Relief menaced the or phanage, but prompt work by the fire fighters preserved it. The chil- dren worked under the direction of Nurse Janet Mckay of New Haven, Conn.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-31
WHOLE FAMILY STRICKEN
Two in Killingly Home Die of Pneu- monia This Morning and Other Two Are Reported Dying.

Killingly, Conn. March 31.-Pneu- monia may take every member of a family here. Miss Mary l.. Larkin, aged 30, died last night. Her father, Gilbert, and her sister, Ethel, died this morning, and two brothers are not expected to live through the day. None hau or has been ill more than i've days and Mary was the last to he taker with the disease and the first to die. The family has farm short distance north of the center of the town.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-31

Washington, March 31.-The pre- dicted Easter cold weather blight was sweeping steadily eastward and south ward today. By tonight. according to the official forecast. the chill high pressure area originating somewhere in the Arctic regions, will have over- spread practically the entire eastern half of the country.
 By tomorrow morning, the weather mans says, the chilling fingers of the Arctic visitor will have spread frost as far south as northern Florida, with a sharply declining scale of tempera- lures northward.
 To the dubious Easter bonnet, how ever he does hold out the faint hope
New Britain herald., 1923-03-31
COST OF SPECIAL ELECTION
 PUT AT .S2 PER VOTER
Registrars Say Expense Incurred By 72 Electors Last Wednesday Will Amount to S5S.

The special city election last We'd nesday for the selection of 60 mem bers of the city meeting board will cost the city $5S, it was announced today at the office of the registrars of voters.
 Eighteen men were engaged at the polls working from 5 to o'clock in the evening. Automobile rental was charged at s5.
 Since there were only 72 votes cast, the cost to the city was approximately S2 cents per vote.
 Tn regular city elections normal vote is 80 per cent of the 14.50o Sot- CTS eligible to take part. which F H. 500. Figured at the rate of the spe- cial election, regular elections would cost the city ss,512. The regular elections ordinarily cost little more than $1,000.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-31
Unidentified Burglar Is
 Killed at Southbor0, Mass.

southboro, Mass. March sl.---An unidentified burglar was shot and killed by members of the state police patrol after he had broken into 2 drug store here carly today. The man had fired several shots at the officers none of which took effect.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-31
John L. Sake of Waterbury
 Candidate for State G. A. R.

Waterbury, March 3l.-Wadhams post, No. 49, c. A. R., has issued circular letter announcing the can didacy of John l.. Sake, member of the post, for the office of depart ment commander of the state organi- zation of Civil war veterans. MT. Saxe has been active in the local post for many years and at one time or another has filled all the posts of frne
New Britain herald., 1923-03-31
Readjustment of Wages
 At Otis Mills in Ware

Ware, Mass, March 31.-Notices were posted today in the mills of the Otis Go. cotton goods manufacturers announcing readjustment of wages with increased pay effective April 30. The company employees 1,650 here and 750 at Palmer.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-31
MEDICAL EXAMINER PROBES
 SUDDEN DEATH OF WOMAN
Mrs. Agnes Isaac, Aged "A. Dies Sud- denly At Her Home On Winter
 Street This Noon.

Mrs. Agnes Isaac, aged "A years ard a mother of three small children, died suddenly at about 12 o'clock this noon at her home at S2 Winter street. Medical Examiner Waterman Lyon was called to the house and turned the body over to M. J. Kinne, un- dertaker, for burial.
 She is also survived by her hus- band and but recently moved into the house on Winter street. Up to press time this afternoon Medical Exam iner Lyon had not given the cause of death.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-31

An inventory of the estate of the late George Molander, filed today in probate court, shows a half interest in property on Jubilee street, valued at $1,5O0; New Britain Savings bank book with deposits of $500 and fur niture valued at S15O, totalling $3,150.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-31
ARMY BARRACKS BURNED.

Plattsburg, N. Y, March S1.- Four wooden barracks buildings housing 30 non-commissioned officers of the 26th regiment and their fam flies were destroyed by fire last night. The fire is believed to have originated from an overheated furnace.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-31
Mir. and Mrs. c. J. Lindgren
 Observe 2Oth Anniversary

MT. and Mrs Charles J. Lindgren of 247 South Main street, were the guests of more than 150 friends last might at Vega hall, the occasion being the observance of their goth wedding anniversary. They were presented with s2o in gole and beautiful floral piece.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-31
BELKIN'S PLACE CLOSED
Grocery Establishment on Commercial Street Is Attached for Out of Town Firm.

The business establishment of Her. man Belkin on Commercial street was closed this morning by Constable r. Wrinkle on a writ issued by M. D. Sake, justice of the peace. A civil suit to recover on merchandise has been brought against MT. Belkin by an out of town concern. Mir. Belkin is successor to Morris Cohen, whole sale grocer.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-31
THE WEATHER

Hartford. Mar. 3f.-Forecast for New Britain and vicinity: Fair, colder tonight. Sunday fair and continued cold, rising temperaturc in afternoon and night.
New Britain herald., 1923-03-31
5 WORKMEN KILLED, POSSIBLY 15 DEAD. IN COLLAPSE OF HUGE TANK
 ON TOP OF HARTFORD SHOP TOWER

l5O Ton Container Crashes When Walls Collapse at New Factory of Fuller Brush Co. on Windsor Avenue Many Seriously Injured and More Bodies May be in Wreckage- One Man De- capitated, Another Loses Leg and Police Reserves Aid in Rescue Work
New Britain herald., 1923-03-31

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New Britain herald., 1923-03-31
MOLANDER INVENTORY ss,15O.

"A uUztn men, WOmeT anu CHIIuTt were carried down ladders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-04
THE DEBT ETERNAL
New York Timesl


When Haig was saying to his men
beyond the Channel in the blacklist
days, after the battle of KENNEL Hill
in 1917, that they were standing with
their backs against the wall, the min
lister of education in England, rising
in the House of Commons to make
an appeal for what has been called
the "Children's charter" was even
then locking toward the future. In
that dark hour he cried above the
sound Of the guns: Education Is
the eternal debt of maturity to
youth" In the midst of discussions
of The debts growing out of that her.
ole defense, this eternal lebt needs to
be remembered Indeed, it should
be put above all others; for il aeach
new years instaIment on that debt
to youth be not paid when due, the
others can never be paid. If while
we haggle over the adjustment of our
debts to che another the children and
youth are not given the tuition Of
the races VISIONS and aspirations,
are not so taught that they will rise
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-04

lives and his ideals and plans are
being seen with a clearer under
standing each day. + j
1t is a significant TACT that the
people OF the United States are
enthusiastic and demonStrative
whenever the picture OF the great
war president is flashed upon the
screen or whenever a tribute Is
paid this man who has dreams of
a world perfect in political peace.
Only last Saturday night was the
good Will of the people OF Wash
ington manifested in most pleas
ing way. Wilson attended a To-
cal theatre and on the bill was
that great extemporaneous poet
or rhymer, Bob Hall Hall ended
his act with 4 little tribute TO Viii
son. who was seated in the rear
OF the great audience. y large
bouquet was presented TO Hall at
the end OF his act-he is a great
favorite OF the fans in any city.
Hall Immediately got down from
the stage and made his way to the
back OF the crowd and presented
the flowers to Mr.. Wilson. The
great crowd stood with one &C
cord and shouted unanimous
greetings as the greatest OF all
American presidents, weak in his
inhrmity, arose and with good
grace accepted the tribute and
bowed geuially to the audience.
Certainly Mr.. Brisbane would
not, knowingly, influence the pub
lie wrongly or have it to believe
ANYTHING that is not, so we must
conclude that he himself has been
misled. He does not appreciate
the real motives that move the
people. He has made a mistake
in interpreting the action OF the
crowds Of America. Wilson IS
the idol OF the American public
because OF recognized merit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-04

he has hitherto proved himself TO
be, future developments will be
much more interesting. Heis GER
tainly fight. FIe has dared any
man to call his hand. " Con-
gresham Hill has done that very
thing. Now watch the wool tly.
Before Upshaw gets through
there is going to be some news OF
a most interesting nature Why
shouldn't Congressman be law
abiding citizens as well as any
one else: Why shouldn't they be
an example OF lawfullness rather
than one Of lawlessness? They
are no better than the rest OF us.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-04
BUILDING AND LOAN

Building and Loan Associa-
tons have done much to help the
man with moderate means to buy
homes and wherever these instltl-
tons are located they are a credit
to the community. Alexandria
has a building and loan company
which as we understand it has
made wonderful progress. Such
institutions should be encour-
aged. The more people AleNar-
dria can induce to buy and main
tain homes the more and better
citizens we may expect TO have
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-04
HUMAN WORMS

Justice Smith OF the Court OF
Appeals severely critisized the
methods employed by private de-
;ective agencies hired for the pur-
pose OF spying on women. JUS
tice Smith is right. We cannot
imagine anything more conternp-
tible than a man spying on wo-
men under any circumstances,
but when he does this contempt
bic work in order to blacken the
name of a woman, to Our mind,
he is about the worst kind OF a
human worm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-04

above the stupidity and jealousy anc
distrust which, as Sir James Barrie
said in his address on Courage, )"
NAV even now be "leading their cid
ers down the birthstone path" it will
be all in vain that we refund the war
debts to transfer their burdens to the
shoulders of those who have had
themselves no responsibility for the
catastrophe which has broken the
earth inherited by them.
Even if the old year dying were
by its death to pay all debts, it wCuld
yet not be a happy new year for
the world unless its children and
youth we're equipped to make prog
rcss toward the ideals which the
earth at its Christmas festival, cen
tering in the child, has, even in its
distraught state, had in its vision and