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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14
COUNCIL TO ASK FOR
AUTO OFFICIAL HERE
PaOnessa Backs Plan to
Have Drivers Licenses
Issued in This City

The establishment of a branch Of
flce here of the motor vehicle depart
ment so that operators licenses and
motor vehicle registrations may be se-
cured without the Inconvenience of
going to Hartford, is favored by May
or A. NJ Paonessa and at the next
session Of the common council reso-
luton will be introduced to have the
city petition for such service here.
1t has been called to the attention
Of the mayor and 1t has been his per-
sonal experience that many New Brit
ainites have lost time from their
places of employment or business due
TO the necessity of going to Hartford
for operators licenses. In many in
stances long lines have prevented
them from getting served even after
hours of waiting. This is particular
ly true of the early months of the
year.
The mayor suggests that County
Commissioner E. w. Schultz be vest
ed with authority to issue drivers IL
and registrations and that an
office be established here, with one or
more deputies, and presided over by
the commissioner. The mayor points
out that county commissioners are
now receiving the same salaries as in
pre-prohibition days although they
have comparatively little to do. They
formerly sat as a tribunal to hear ap-
plicants for liquor licenses.
The common council will probably
petition the motor vehicle department
10 deputize New Britain man as in
spector and the suggestion will be
made that Schultz be requested to
perform these duties In conjunction
With those of the office of county |
commissioner.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14

ton, having completed a course In
machine construction and tool de-
signing. He came to New Britain
seven years ago today as a machine
designer for the Fafnir Bearing Co.
Three years ago he accepted the posi-
ton of industrial and assistant gen.
eral secretary of the Y, NJ. c. A. and
has served as secretary of the New
Britain Industrial Council during that
period.
He was one of the organizers and
first secretary of Everyman's Bible
class and is the present general of the
Red army. which position he intends
to resign. He has been on the execu-
tive committee Of the class ever since
It was organized.
Mr.. Preble does not contemplate re-
moving to Hartford at this time.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14
FIRST GARAGE COMMISSION
Wells, King, Bell and Mccarthy Ap-
pointed to Board Which VIII Man.
age Public Auto Station,

The first garage commission ever
ramed in this city was selected this
morning when Mayor A. NJ. Paonessa
made announcement of the appoint
ment of George Fl, Wells. Michael F.
King. Walter l.. Bell and Charles Nc
Carthy to that board.
The first three named served in a
similar capacity when the municipal
garage was under the management OF
a committee of the common council.
At that time Wells was an alderman
and King councilman. Bell serving
in an advisory capacity, Mccarthy is
one of the city's leading automobils
mechanics and has also been in the
automobile business.
Wells and King are named for two
years and Bell and Mccarthy for one
year.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14
TROLLEYMEN VOTE ON PAY
sentiment Here said to Favor Accept
ance of Connecticut Company's Of

Employees in the local division OF
the Connecticut Co, are taking 9, vote
today to determine the wish Of the
conductors and motormen on the ac-
ceptance or rejection of the company s
offer for five cent increase in pay.
The workmen petitioned for an in
crease in permanent pay from ~ to
"a cents per hour. The company Of
fered Ave cent increase. The oues-
ton to be decided is whether the in
crease shall be accepted or the mat
ter shall go to arbitration.
1t was predicted today among the
trolley employees that favorable vote
would be taken locally. The senti
ment about the state is that the in
crease is favorable one, and IT is eN-
pected that the question will not be
submitted to arbitration.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14
Pretty Girl Kidnapped
As New Workers Look On

New York. June 14.--Police TODAY
searched the lower east side and
known haunts of criminals through
out the city in an attempt to find a
clue, to the Whereabouts of an un-
identified pretty young woman who
was kidnapped by three men from
the doorway OF a Bronx apartment
house last night.
A theory that the girl who had
been carried, screaming to a taxicab
in the presence of throngs of passers-
by might have been Miss Rose Gott-
leib was exploded today when she was
found.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14
FIND WHISKEY PIPE LINE
Bridgeport Police Uncover Unique
Method Used by Booze Seller to
Obtain His supply for Customers.

Bridgeport, June IA whiskey
pipe line was discovered by police Of
ficers yesterday In raid on the sa-
loon of Louis Emener OF 102 Bishop
avenue.
The officers in city court today de-
scribed the outfit as consisting of an
one inch iron pipe with a 25 gallon
Jug full Of whiskey at the other end.
They found the pipe lead to the bar
in the saloon, where a faucet was
turned and the liquor flowed out. In
the other direction the pipe went
through a concrete wall over the cell
ing of kitchen on the first floor oc-
cupied by an unsuspecting tenant, and
along the outside wall of the house TO
the attic, where the jug was located.
Emener was fined $500 and costs
and given a suspended Jail sentence
of three months.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14
FOUR WHITE MENAND FIVE
CHINAMEW DIE IN FIERCE
STRUGGLE ON SHIP AT SEA
LURE OF GOLD FIELDS
TAKES TOLL OF LIFE
IA Prospectors Fight Death
in Sturgeon Rapids and
Two Are Lost

llailebuFy, ont, June 1.-THE
story ol hight af "a prosneclors and
two boatmon against the tumblWg
sturgeon rapids on the northern
stretches Of the Ottawa tight in
which two men lost their lives
reached mere today,
Tho party was rushing in the speed
boat swallow toward the newly dis
covered gold holds OF norther que
bee,
The engine went dead within few
hundred feet of the rapids Nine
prospectors sprang into their trailing
canoes and padding furiously at
tempted TO tow the launch near
enough 10 shore 10 permit line be-
Ing snubhed around tree.
But the waters were strong and
the strength OF the miners waned.
Steadily the hotila drifted closer 10
the rapids.
Then the tow lines were dropped.
The canoes made secure but their
margin of safety was measured In
inches.
The motorboat was caught in the
swirling waters. There was a crash
as If 1t struck rock and four OF the
seven who remained aboard were
hurled into the seething rapids.
The three In the boat, facing death.
still thought of their comrades. Over
board went ropes--four of them.
Only one reached cropping hands. w.
Howie was pulled aboard; two other
men, Lawton and Dolan, perished.
and the engineer OF the launch swept
ashore, unconscious but alive.
The four still remaining in the
launch reached shore safely after the
Swallow, passing through the falls.
sank in shallow waters.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14
HAD THREE WIVES, LOSES
One BY DIVORCE, MARRIES
Waterbury Bigamist Has Busy Time
In Court Today. EndiD. Activities
Nhtn He We'd Spouse No. 3.

Waterbury, June 14.--Charles Gross
alias Charles Klein pleaded guilty to
a charge of bigamy in the superior
court here today. He admitted hav-
ing three wives. Wife No. 1 was alb
sent but wives No. 2 and were in
court. Wife No. 2, who comes from
New York, asked for a divorce under
new statute emitting wife to a
divorce when her husband is con-
victed of felony. Judge Webb grant
ed the divorce and in the next breath
he gave Gross suspended jail SEN
tence of one year. This was on con-
dition that he would marry wife No
3. He married wife No. In the
court room after the session.
In passing judgment Judge Webb
said the laws of Connecticut were not
revengeful and that he hoped Gross
would appreciate the celemency shown
him.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14

Undecided ON COURSE
i'anneNsa Encouraged Ia Proceed b,
Common Council Mcmbcrs-sIay
Turn Hands on Gloek IN Public he
panmeni IN rity Hall.

Mayor \, ~, paonessa was in con-
terence this morning with Judge
John II, kirkham, corporation eoun,
sci, relative 10 his proposal TO have
New Britain initiate a test case 20 de-
tcrmin" The validity of the recently
enacted statute providing penalty
for the display on public clocks OF
Time other than standard time.
The mayor IN enthusiastic for Il test
+ cnse and will confer again tomorrow
morning with The corporation counsel,
I In the meantime, Judge Kirkham will
( go thoroughly into all phases OF the
I question and submit a set of recon-
/ mendations TO the mayor as 10 what
| procedure he deems best.
supported by Council Members
/ Following announcement IN last
nights Herald" that the mayor
favors a test ease. he was visited by
! several members of the common eoun-
ell who. like the mayor. are opposed
10 enforcement OF the law recently
characterized by the executive as
foolish legislation" They pledged
support and expressed willingness 10
bring the proposal before the com
mon council Mt its regular June
session next Wednesday,
The movement has not yet reached
the stage where the form OF action
20 he used has been determined. II Is
possible. II is explained. to ask an in
junction 10 restrain the state from
enforcing the statute. alleging uncon-
stitutionality; and II Is also possible
to have someone representing the city
commit an open violation Of the law
for the purpose of bringing about
test of its validity. In either case the
corporation counsel would he called
upon to press or defend, depending
upon which action is taken.
Might Turn Clock In City Hall
Should the common council act fav-
nrably on the mayors recommends
ton next week. instructions may be
given Superintendent William Smith |
of city hall to return to daylight saw
ing schedules the hands on the clock |
in the common council chamber. or
City Clerk A. l.. Thompson may be !
asked to officially defy the law by |
turning his office clock on daylight |
saving time. the mayor said this
morning.
There may he some question as to
what constitutes public clock" AL
ready some of the banking houses. |
stores and offices have restored their
clocks to the new time, claiming that
they do not come under the edict.
Whether the clocks in the common
chamber or the city clerks
office are public clocks" Will be
question which the corporation coun-
sci will be asked to decide. Should
both be ruled out of this class and
since there is no public clock on city
hall or any other municipal building,
{ is likely that either the First or
South church congregations will be
asked to set their dials on daylight
saving" the city to assume responsi-
)ility. .
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14
PREBLE resigns AS
ASST. ~ SECRETARY
Going to Hartford AssOcia.
ti0n After Three Years
Service Here

Surprise was manifest among Of
f1cials of the Y. NJ. c. A. this morn
ing when it was learned that Elliott
M. Preble for the past three years
industrial and assistant general secre-
tary had submitted his resignation to
take effect September l.
Mr., Preble has accepted a position
as business service secretary In the
Hartford y. M. G. A, at larger sal
AIRY.
Mr.. Preble is native of Aver,
Mass. and is a graduate of the Went
worth Institute of Technology al Bos-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14
Leave of Absence for
Trolley Superintendent

Frank L.. Beardsley, superintendent
of the New Britain division of the
Connecticut company. for the past
several years. will depart sometime
within the next two weeks on an ex-
tended leave of absence. 1t is prob
able that he will be gone for a per-
iod of six months. During his alb.
sence. w. J. Bryan. now inspector,
will be acting superintendent,
and A. W. Taylor. present car starter,
will be inspector. No on has
heen appointed as yet to succeed Mr..
Taylor as car starter.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14
Pistols, Marlin Spikes,
Delaying Pins and Axes
Used When 0rientals
Revolt Against Skipper
Who Cheated Them
Celestials Said to Have
Paid $500 Apiece in Order
to BE Landed Secretly in
This Country-Ship Is
Abandoned.

New York. June 1.-THE crew Of
four men and Ave Chinese passengers
missing from the two masted British
schooner Mary Beatrice which was
found drifting of Sandy Hook last
night were killed In a battle OF pis-
tolls and axes according 20 stories told
by the survivors 10 immigration off,
eials when the craft was brought into
Quarantine today.
Three of the Chinese survivors were
taken TO the hospital al Ellis Island.
The remainder were detained pending
investigation by the authorities.
Bodies Thrown Overheard
When the Mary Beatrice was board
ed last night by officials. one OF the
urientals, making signs indicated that
his comrades and the members Of the
crew who were missing had found
resting places in the deep, but did not
explain in what manner they had
died.
Struggling his shoulders he pointed
ever the side. The owner of the ves-
sci with whom the Chinese had bar
gained in Havana to land them ulan-
destinely on American soil, he said.
had abandoned them and his ship
when their food stores ran low eight
days ago. Each of the Chinese was
understood to have paid the owner
$500 II he landed them.
Tells of Bloody Fight
The story told today In Chinese to
an interpreter was of a pitched battle
with axes. pistols, marlinspikes and
Delaying pins 1t was precipitated, it
was believed. by the failure of the
skipper to carry out his part of the
bargain.
Up and down the sleek deck of the
trim schooner the fight was waged
until the white paint was covered
with blood and four British sailors
and five Chinese lay hacked and beat
en- to death. The survivors heaved
the dead over the sides.
Graft Drifts Aimlessly.
The remaining Is Chinese, though
ignorant of the sea and the ways of
ships. were favored in the ensuing
days by fair weather The craft
drifted aimlessly. Its larders were
emptied. A distress signal was
hoisted to the masthead and ii was
thus she was sighted by Pilot Hall of
Sandy Hook yesterday afternoon.
When Hall sailed the schooner
into Quarantine at dusk yesterday the
clean little craft with her strange
crew presented one of the strangest
arrivals In New York waters, Though
u-hi ai,,{ ty1ts
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14
Ex-Serviceman Missing Since Apr. l6;
Bottomley Left Home to Look For Job
in Hartford and Failed to Come Back
Wife, and Former "Buddes" Believe Walnut Street Man
May BE Victim of Amncsia

Has anybody seen Rill nnltomley
In a white house which stands in tho
rear Of 80 Walnut street is a littlf
woman, mother OF two children, who
asks this question every day, And
there IL none 10 answer,
"Whero is Bin Bottomleys" Mem
beers of the New britain camp IBIS.
ahled War veterans ana of Walter ],
Smith Post. No, 5ii. Veterans OF
Foreign wars. are asking the question,
And no one answers, Veterans ~,
gani2ntians throughout the east have
been communicated with hut TO NJ
avail,
Wanted Information concerning
the Whereabouts Of William y, Bot.
iomiay, missing" say queries sont
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14
TAKES BABY TO JAIL
Michigan Woman Bootlegger, Freed
BY Harding, Again Runs Afoul of
Law and is Re-arTested.

Muskegon, Mich, June l4,-Mrs'
Anna Hbzer whose Jail sentence for
violation of the liquor law was re-
Gently committed by President Hard
ing in order that she might go home
to care for her II children and an
other which since has been born, was
arrested again late yesterday charged
with unlawful possession Of liquor.
Issuance of the warrant followed
acquttal in circuit court of GustaVe
IIozer, her husband, on similar
charge. Testimony introduced ct
Hozer's trial was that the liquor was
obtained by his wife while he was
away from home,
Mrs. Hozer took Warren Harding
Hozer her three months old son. to
Jail with her.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14
SMALLPOX HOLDS UP SHIP.

New York. June 14.--The discovery
of one case of smallpox aboard the
Huron arriving from West Indian
ports today caused the vessel to be
detained at Quarantine. The patient.
a member Of the crew. was removed
TO Hoffman island and the remainder
of the crew and passengers were vac
cinated.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14

The delegation suggested that New
Workers could come out TO the ship
select a free bride. be married there
and take their wives back with them
as citizens of the United States to
whom immigration quotas do not ap-
ply.
The delegates said they had heard
of rum row and that they believed il
Americans took such trouble to get
their liquor they would take equal
pains to get handsome and capable
wives.
The. suggestion was not accepted.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14
Mrs. Mallory Continues
Great Play in England

BY The Associated Press.
Beckenham. Eng, June 14.-Mrs
Molla Bjurstedt Mallory, American
champion. today continued her sue
cessful play in the Kent lawn tennis
champions defeating Miss f. i. Coll
yer e., e. in the fifth round. Miss
Elizabeth Ryan, formerly of Califor-
MIA, won from Miss Tyrrell, 6-1, Go.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14
LITTLE boy shot DEAD
Three Year Old Newark Ymlngster
Struck BY Bullet As He Reaches
For Pennies 10 buy Ice Cream Cone.

Newark. n. j., June f4.-Standing
in the doorway of his home and
reaching for five pennies in a near
by cupboard to buy an ice cream cone,
three year old Frederick Spenelli was
shot and motally wounded today by
bullet fired by an unknown person.
He died In a hospital.
The lads mother who had just
given him permission to have the
money heard no shot but saw her son
fall. she told the police. She de-
cIared he had been standing in direct
line with the open door.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14
TYRONE POWER ARRESTED

Los Angeles, June 14.--Tyrone
Power. actor, was arrested last night
on q warrant charging him with fail
ure to provide for two minor chill
dren by a former marriage. He was
released on Sl.5oo bail pending
hearing.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14
FRESH AIR FUND

Contributions to the Fresh Air
Fund. n sum of money which is
used for the maintenance of
the Fresh Air CAMP in Burling-
ton. where some 300 New Brit
ain youngsters spend two weeks
on farm, are not coming in as
fast as they did last year, owing,
perhaps to the cooler season.
The public is urged to send to
the Fresh Air Editor of the
Herald what the individual feels
he can afford, In order that the
farm may be success this year
as in the past
There is. in the treasury and
at the Herald today. s744.0g as
follows.
Previously acknowledg' s721.0O
Additional from Woman's
CLUB ............. 1900
Contributed to treas. 1000
w. X. F. ........ 100
II. s. Parmelee. ....... 200
Total ........-. s74e.o0
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14
PApERHANGER HANGS SELF.

New Haven, June 14.--Selah 4.
Rowe, for years in the painting and
paperhanging business here. hanged
himself today He had been in i'll
health,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14
BOOTLEG" BRIDES TO BE SELECTED
AT 3 MILE LIMIT NOW SUGGESTED
Syrians Propose This to Near East Relief Saying Men
Would Take As Much Trouble to Get
Wife As to Get Booze

New York, June 14.--News of the
New Jersey rum feet has penetrated
into Syria whence comes a novel sug-
gestion of bootleg brides"
The Near East Relief announced
today that a delegation of leading
residents of Sidon recently called on
Mrs. Florence s. Kalk of Omaha, di-
rector. of a girls orphanage In the
Syrian city and proposed that the
Near East Relief charter ship to
transport the girls to the three mile
limit.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14
CURB BROKER EXPELLED

New York, June 14--The New York
curb market today announced the ex-
pulsion of Sylvan l.. Waitzfelder of the
firm of Harris and Co.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14

with more money NJ rade IN
Hartford, HIS is a sign painter and Il
/ said to he n good one.
Disappeared On April 10
ON April ~ he left New Britain.
Since that time no bne has seen or
heard from him, except q vague and
Indefinite report n short time ago
that he had been seen entering thea.
tor In Newark. y. j,
liottomley went over the top with
tho 5ist Pioneer Infantry OF connec-
;icut and was wounded In the charge.
II is feared he may have suffered nn
attack of amncsia or total loss OF
memory. He has been in poor health
since he was mustered out of the
service and his family and his buddies
arc greatly concerned.
Description of Missing Man
Rottomey is q years OF age. has a
dark complexion and black curly hair
He stands fye feet, eight inches tall
and weighs approximately $50 pounds.
When he started out for Hartford he
wore blue suit and soft hat. black
overcoat and tan shoes. He also has
q signet ring on which the initials
wv. f. B." are engraved.
Any information concerning Bot
tomley's whereabouts will be appre-
ciated by his family at SO Walnut
street. his brother, Roy Bottomley. Of
Prospect street, who is employed in
the Corbin Cabinet Lock Co. office:
N c. Avery of $50 Vance street; Ray
m ond Frost OF 56 Grove street, any Of
the local vcterane' organizations the
V. r. W., the Disabled Veterans
camp. the American Legion or at the
office of the New Britain Herald.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14
POLICEMAN, UNAIDED MAYOR AND KIRKHAN
GRABS 3 BURGLARS DISCUSS time TEST
Ollicer Flames Rounds Up Trio
Who Admit Attempting Break
AT WORK ON UNION STREET
First Takes Them in nn suspicion
And They Confess, Headquarters
sass--One Cnnfesscs ia Stealing ~,
4, piatt's Automobile RnhT,

William Rusesyk of a. Church
street, stanley Novauk Of tag Gold
street ana William Krolls 0t North,
nmpton, Mass, are being held NJ the
police station on charge al attempt
ed burglary. The mon were brought
10 headquarters last night under Sus-
pieion ana were placed nn,inr arrest
this morning after having admitted
that they ondcavorod 10 enter ihr
store of William Kryzynski al Union
street.
E1amos Hears Noise and Investigates.
The men were brought 10 the po-
lice station by Snpernumorury Police
man Apostolas t'iamos, who heard n
rolse in the rear OF the store while
passing last night nj about l0;80
o'clock. Going 10 the rear he saw
two men who were soon joined by u
third party. Tho three walked away
on the approach Of the policeman.
who followed them ana later took
them 10 the police station
Admit Their Guilt.
Late this morning Rusczyk aud Mo-
vack admitted that they were en-
to enter the place when the
policeman arrived and krolls stated
that he was on guard duty In front of
the building. They did not admit the
attempt at burglary until Policeman
Patrick O'Mara told them that
screen had been removed from n rear
window and the putty around Il pane
Of glass. Krols also admitted having
stolen robe valued at $40 from the
rear of II. H. Platts automobile
which was parked in front of the
Palace theater on Monday night. The
men will be arraigned in police court
tomorrow morning.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14

local police department to other po-
lice departments throughout this sec
ton of the country. But no one re-
plies.
Children Lonesome For Daddy
Bill remains missing. Two tiny
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14
THE WEATHER

Hartford, June 14.-Forecast
for New Britain and vicinity:
Generally fair tonight and Fri
day. Cooler Friday, winds be-
coming northeast.