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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09
No One to Blame for
Death of Man in Bath

Bridgeport. April 9.-No one is held
criminally responsible for the death
of Peter Ferraro, 10, whose body was
found in Russian bathroom in Penn
broke street on March 20 with the
unconscious forms of three compan-
ions. Death was due to gas asphyxia-
ton. The keeper of the baths, b.
Katz, had begun to renovate the
equipment but there was faulty fue
to carry off gases from a coal stove
which had been used in the place.
The equipment was a primitive kind
Coroner Phelan found.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09

daylight yesterday by Lyman Mona
han OF 6S6 Main street, employed by
dairy company here. He was rid
ing to work in his auto when he was
greeted by fusilade near the Larch-
mont line. He quickly turned back
and reported the shooting to the po-
lice.
Henry Bauer of North avenue, John
Welly, AZ State street, and Harold
Nicol, 21 Congress street, NIL about 25
years of age, admitted. the police say,
they had been shooting owls, but were
unaware they had nearly killed the
milkman and ruined his car. They
were held in $500 bail on a charge of
assault and will be arraigned in the
police court today.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09
BLAMEs MOVIES AND DOPE.
Sing Sing Physician Lists Causes Of
Crime Increase.

New York, April s.-Motion pic
lures of low order and the growth
of the drug habit were mentioned as
two of the causes of the increase in
crime by DR.. Amos Osborne Squire,
head physician of Sing Sing. in an
address yesterday in Morningside
Presbyterian church in Manhattan.
Deportation of aliens who have
committed crimes and the payment of
prisoners in state prisons for their
labors were among the remedies sug-
gested by DR.. Squire to curb crime
in New York state, backed by a
closer interest by parents in the well
fare of children, the teaching of
honesty in public schools and the for
nation of boy and girl scout organ
iZations.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09

Every man, woman and child who
has constipation or constipation symp.
toms should leave no stone unturned
to get instant relief Keep away from
the dangers Of pills and cathartics,
which are almost as much to be
dreaded as constipation itself. Your
physician will recommend Kellogg 3
Bran because it is ALL BRAN-and
1t Is Kelloggs Bran that will give
permanent relief IL eaten regularly.
Most cases Of Bright's and diabetes
can be traced to constipation; in its
milder form constipation u response
BILE for sick headache, nausea, pimples,
sour breath, etc. And, we say right
here-and guarantee what we say
shat Kelloggs Bran, If eaten regu.
larry, will give you permanent relief.
Kelloggs Bran is wonderful as q
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09
Your Health IS al Stake II
You Suffer from CONSTIPATION |!

food az well a. wonderful AZ q natural
means Of relieving constipation.
KelloggS Bran contains important
mineral saltsj II contains elements that
are necessary In making bono, tissue
and blood-yet, II acta "a . sweeper,
cleanser and purifier.
Eat Kellogg's Bran 10 . cereal.
You II enjoy Its nut-liks favor. Or,
sprinkle it on or mix II with hot or
cold cereals. Many like IL cooked
with hot cereals. Two tablespoon
fuls Of bran should be added In each
instance. You have missed much not
to have eaten Kellogg's Bran made
into mullins, raisin bread or many
other bakery patches. Recipes ON
every package. Prominent hotels, res
taurants and clubs serve Kellogg 3
Bran in individual packages. All
grocers sell Kellogg's Bran.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09
CHINESE MAsoNs CELEBRATE.
Have Americans As Guests at Annual
Banquet.

New York, April 9.-East and West
met last night in the heart of China
town when the Chinese Free Masons
entertained American guests at their
fourteenth annual banquet at "a Pell
street. A hoary past was claimed for
the Chinese order, and an antiquity
stretching back to long before the oc-
cidental Masons were established. The
Chinese and American orders were
affiliated, it was said by Wilburn w.
H. Pyne the principal speaker, but a
plea was made for closer connec-
ton between them.
Leaf Kwong, president of the
Chinese Free Masons of New York,
made short address.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09
WARD.PETERS CASE DELAYED
Temporary Injunction Obtained Re-
straining Telegraph Companies
From Giving Out Messages.

New York, April 9.-Attorney Gen
Shcrman's investigation of the Ward
Peters murder case was temporarily
halted today when attorneys repre-
senting the Ward Baking Co. and
Ralph d. and Walter S. Ward OBJ
tanned from Supreme Court Judge
Wasservogel a temporary injunction
restraining the attorney general and
the Western Union Telegraph and
Postal Telegraph companies from
publishing any and all cablegrams re-
lating to the case.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09
JOINS HER FIANCE
Nathilde Mccormick and Max Oser
Are Reported Taking Trip to Lon-
don Preparing for Wedding.

Berne, April 9.--(By Associated
Press. Miss Mathilde Mccormick
daughter of Harold F. Mccormick OF
Chicago. is reported in Zurich dis
patch to have gone to London accom-
panied by Max Oser, her Swiss fiance.
and osars cousin, Fraulein Mangold,
presumably in furtherance of her
wedding arrangements.
Miss Mccormick spent the first part
of the winter at the country seat OF
the Mccormick family near Lucerne,
and later went to Basic and Zurich,
but her whereabouts and those of her
fance we're kept secret from the
newspaper correspondents.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09
TO SELL 27 SHIPS
This Number Out Of SiXty-FOur Of
Canadian Governments Merchant
Marine offered For Sale.

Ottawa. April 9.-Twenty-seven of
the Ga vessels comprising the fleet of
the Canadian government merchant
marine are to be offered for sale, it
was announced today.
The vessels to be sold are of the
smaller type more suitable for coast
wise than overseas trade, and yet not
adapted structurally for economic OPP
Grafton through the Canadian canals
Most of them are in operation on the
upper lakes
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09
SHOOT AT OWL, HIT AUTO.
Three Young Sportsnen Give Milk.
man q Lively Fusilladc.

New Rochelle, N. Y. April o.
"Flivvers" have been called all sorts
Of names-dependings upon the &C.
casion--but SO far as the police have
been able to learn 1t is the first time
on record that one had been mistaken
for an owl and shot at. The gunners,
too, were good shots, but fortunately
did not wound the driver Of the fiv-
yer. although they made the hood
look very much like a sieve.
The incident was brought to the at
tention of the police shortly before
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09
HEAVY SUGAR SALES
British Importers Now Become Large
Purchasers of Cuban Raw Sugar in
New York Market.

New York, April 9.-British i'm
porters have become heavy purchas-
ers of Cuban raw sugar in the local
market.
A sale of 10000 tons at 5.65 cents
a pound. new high record for the
movement was reported today.
The three latest Cuban centrals to
close show additional production OF
110,5OO tons as against previous es-
innate of $4,000 tons.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09
IN HANDS OF RECEIVER.

New York, April 9.-The American
Fuel and Oil Transportation Co., a
Delaware concern with principal Of
fees in New York, was placed in the
hands of equity receivers by Federal
Judge Mack today. The concern has
an authorized capital of $30,000,00o.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09
WILL KEEP UP FIGHT
Rhode Island Textile Workers Leave
Wage Acceptance or Rejection With
Officers-Still After Raise,

Pawtucket, April "a resolution
adopted by the Rhode Island textile
council yesterday and made public to-
day by John j. Thomas, organizer of
the United Textile Workers of
America, leaves in the hands of inter-
national officers of the union the
question of acceptance or rejection of
the 12R per cent wags advance re-
Gently granted by Rhode Island mills.
The resolution says this is done with
the understanding that we will con-
tinue to fight for the wages unjustly
taken away from the textile workers
in 1920 with every confidence in the
international officers to obtain the
same"
Another resolution passed by the
council places that body on record as
requesting the international union
officers to advise the textile workers
in Rhode Island to work no longer
than As hours week in case the
legislature fails to pass at this session
a bill for as hour week.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09
City Items.

French Hat Shoppe, 81 West Main
St., Prof. Bldg. Exclusive millinery
-advt.
Miss Catherine Werner Of Seymour
spent the weekend with Mrs. Water
man Lyon of Walnut street
Owls whist and social, Grotto hall,
Tuesday eve, April 10.-advt.
Open alleys at the Casino tonight
-advt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09

Goldfish with large flowing tails,
which can be used as support when
the fish is at rest, are imported from
Japan.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09

+, Able to sing two different notes at
once, a London window-cleaner has
astonished experts with his marvellous
voice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-22
M'DAVID IS ELECTED ALABAMA ALUMNI HEAD, WITH BEATTY SECRETARY

At an enthusiastic meeting of the University of Alabama Alumni asso- citation, held at the Tutwiler Wednes- day. Robert P. McDavid was elected chairman of the association and Henry Beatty secretary for the year 1928 Members of the executive com mittee were elected as follows: J. Q. Smith, G. R. Harsh, Jr., A. L. Fulen- wider, Jr., Dr. Joseph Leland and Mir. McDavid.
 Ferguson, Judge William Walker and Walter Agee, supplemented it's report with the suggestion that monthly meetings of the association be held in the form of luncheons regularly throu<< <<out the year.
 Retiring Chairman Brewer Dixon, in reviewing work of the association, called attention to the splendid spirit Alabama men manifested in the sue cessful million dollar drive.
 Borden Burr outlined the plan for financing the proposed athletic stad- ium and the association went on rec ord as unanimously favoring the Ju- nior Chamber of Commerce's method of raising funds. Alabama alumni were urged to participate in the drive.
 Speaking of the plans of the asso- citation for this year, Chairman Me- David said; We propose to hold Ala bama rallies regularly during 1923. We will have monthly luncheons and expect to get up several big smokers for night meetings with unique en- tertainment features. Alabama men are taking more interest in their alma mater now than ever before"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-22
REALTY TRANSFERS

Realty transfers listed in probate office Wednesday were Camilla 5. Jones, to Isaac Sirote, Lots and &, in Block 225, in Elyton Land com pany's survey of city of Birming- ham. for $S,000; W. A. Poindexter, to w. W. and V. R. Koenig, Lot 20. in Block fl, in the plan and survey of central Park Lana company, for S2,500 E. R. McDavid and wife. to Nadine M. Sharp, the south one-half of the north one-half of Lots 5, 6, and 8, in Block 54, in North Smith field, for $5,250; F. B. Ray and wife. to J. Presley Rogers, Lot 3. Block 3S, in the plan and survey of Cen tral Park Land company, for $5 and other valuable considerations; Eliz- abeth l.. C. Courtney. to Virgie E. Lifler, Lot 1, in Block 12 "F." in East Lake, for S250; Emelena Adams and husband, to R. V. Kazian, Lots and ' in Block l, in Woodlawn Realty Development company's seventh ad- dition, for s100 and other valuable considerations; Q. E. Rollings, to William l.. White, Lot 12, in Block 7S, in Mims addition to West End, for s650; Edgar Mims, to Charles r. Sabine, Lot 23, in Block 75. in Mims addition to West End, for $500; Alice Jenkins and husband, to R. l.. Glas- gov, Lot 12, Block 20 in Pratt Land and Improvement company's survey of Dewey, for sS5o; W. L. Neil and wife. to R. L. Glasgow, Lot II, Block 20. in Pratt Land and Improvement survey of Dewey, for sS50: Frank w. Smith and wife, to Ed l.. Norton, twothirds interest in Lot :, in Block 2S4, according to Elyton Land company's survey of city of Bir- mingham, for $1,225; Birmingham Realty company, to w. G. Patterson, parts of Lots IS and 19, in Block 4, in Birmingham Realty company's ad- dition No. to city of Birmingham, for s6,000: Frank w. Smith, as ex- ecutor, to Ed l.. Norton, one third interest in Lot T. Block 2S4, accord ingto Elyton Land company's plan and survey of city of Birmingham, for $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-22
DEFECTIVE AGENCY HEAD
 ASCRIBES TO ILL FEELING APPRECIATION WITH REID

III feeling, engendered by recent activities of operatives of the N. l.. Pierce National Detective agency, which caused the arrest recently of 27 alleged violators of the national prohibition law, in Russellville, was assigned by N. L. Pierce Wednesday as the cause of an alleged alterca- tion between himself and Emmet Reid of Russellville Monday night outside the Terminal station-~ Reid. former cashier of the First National bank of Russellville, was one of the 27 men arrested, according to Pierce.
 Monday night, going into the Ter minal station to meet train bring ing in some of his operatives, Pierce stated that he met Emmet Reid com ing out. Reid is said to have asked Pierce ewhy he did not come to Rus sellville for the trial. Pierce states he replied, in jocular way. that he was afraid to come down after hear ing some of the threats which had been made, and after hearing certain facts misrepresented. Hot words are said to have followed, and Pierce says that he struck Reid two or three times in the face. desisting he says, when Reid refused to fight back. Pierce says he then gave Reid his card and asked that he visit him Tuesday in his office, which he failed to do. "Certain remarks were made" MT. Pierce stated. "reflecting an untrue light on the character of my organization, which l could not tolerate"
 In answer to warrant issued Tuesday for his arrest, charging as sault and battery Pierce stated that he made bond for s200 for appear ance in Judge Abernathy's court when summoned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-22
EXPENSES IF CITY SHOW REDUCTION
 IN FOUR MONTHS
Cloe and Harrison Only Com misSioners Within Budgets During January, Comp
 troller Reports

Birmingham's city commission has reduced expenditures during the first four months of the fiscal year by ap- prcXimately $S0,000 over the same period last year, according to re- port submitted to D. E. McEendon, president of the commission, Wednes day by H. M. Taylor, city comp troller. During the first four months of 1921-1922 the commission was in excess $S6,4OS.0s, while the report showed that only a deficit of $6,s1S existed during the present period.
 Excess expenditures during the fourth month were reduced by the commission sS,769.32, according to the report. At the end of December third month of this fiscal year, the commission was $1o,5s7.32 over the budget. At the close of the fourth mcnth of the fiscal year last year the commission was $S6, ,40S.09.
 Comini ssioner W. E. Dickson, in the department of public improvements, was over his budget $1,019.07. The sleet storm caused unexpected ex- pense in his department In the de- pertinent of public utilities, Commis- sioner w. L. Harrison was inside of the budget by s1,236.1S. Commits sioner w. B. Cloe of the department of public safety was within the bud get by s722.63. The department of lealth and education, under Mrs. Mary Echols, was over it's budget by $2S39.6S. Expenditures under the head of miscellaneous and not charged to any department, were over s41.195.33. President D. E. McLendon, head of the department of general administration, finances and ac- counts, was over by $722.73, the re- port showed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-22
PROMINENT SPEAKERS TO ADDRESS AMERICAN BUSINESS CLUB MEETING

The second semi-annual banquet of the American Business club, one of the latest civic luncheon clubs in the city for young men, will be held at the Tutwiler hotel Thurs day evening at 7:SO o'clock. Much interest is being taken in the affair and it is expected by William L.. White, president and director gem eral of the national organization. that the entire membership of the club will be present.
 James c. Ingram of the Y. M. C. Al; William G. Eehols. secretary of the Epworth league, and D. D. Forbes, Jr., have charge of the program, and it was stated only few short speeches would be made, but that several stunts would be sta ged. Will liam L. White will preside as toast master
 Organization of the American Busi- ness club was made last May and since that time many southern cities have been granted charters. Last week a charter was granted to the Shreveport club, consisting of S2 members. and a club of 100 members is expected shortly in Dallas, Tex, according to Duff c. Lewis, national field secretary.
 Clubs under the process of or1ani- zation now are: Scranton, Pa; Wash irgton, D. C.; Savannah, Ga; Indian apolis Ind. and Louisville, Ky
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-22
AGE-HERALD, THURsD
INCOME TAX RETURNS TO AVOID PENALTY ARE
 TO BE IN BY MARCH l5

Additional clerks have been added to the office forces of the internal revenue field department, at the post office building for the purpose of taking care of the many persons who are coming in daily to file their in- come tax returns. The number of taxpayers is increasing daily and it is thought by J. A. Downer. chief field clerk, that more Birmingham people will pay income tax this year than last.
 Income tax returns can be filed at this office until March 15, and failure to do so by this time will in volve a heavy penalty for taxpayers. Office forces are now sufficient to assist persons in making out thesa returns, but it is expected that a rush will occur during the last few days prior to March 15, and it will be inn possible to lend assistance at that time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-22
RUBENSTEIN'S WIDOW IS CHIEF BENEFICIARY

LaBelle w. Rubenstein, widow of Isador R. Rubenstein, late jeweler of Birmingham, was named chief bene- ficiary of an estate valued at ap- proximately $45.000, under the terms of Rubenstein's will, prGbated Wednesday by Probate Judge James P. Stiles. Mrs. Rubenstein is made executrix without bond and the First National bank of Birmingham is named as guardian.
 Two daughters and one son are other beneficiaries. Hona R. Ruben stein. daughter. was bequeathed $2,00o, Miriam A. Rubenstein, daugh- ter, received a legacy of $2,000. and Harold A. Rubenstein, son, S2,250. The remainder of the estate, a house valued at S15.00o. and stock of jew elry worth about s30,00o, goes to Mrs. Rubenstein
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-22
PARENTS OF. HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS TO MAKE TOUR AND INSPECT BUILDINGS

Several hundred women are ex- pected to be in attendance at the initial meeting of the John Herbert Phillips High School Improvement association, Thursday afternoon at , o'clock, when an inspection tour, under the direction of D. o. Whilden, architect, will be made by members of the organization. Despite the fact that the building is not completed, number of desks have been ar ranged in many of the class rooms, in order to give the parents of high school children an idea of how the school will look when completed.
 The improvement association of the John Herbert Phillips school was re- gently organized, with Mrs. Paul Earle as president, who announced that all who were present at the initial meeting Thursday would be registered as charter members, and all parents of high school children are urged to be present at this meet ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-22
WORK ON ORGANIZATION
 OF NEW AUTO CLUB ENDS

W. L. Spaythe, who has been work ing on the organization of a new automobile club in Birmin gham, ad- mitted today that he had stopped all work following charges by Charles G. Davis, of the Birmingha Auto mobile club, that the new organiza- tive of the American Automobile as- sociation. Attempts at, organization may not be resumed, it was stated today.
 The insurance feature of the auto mobile club IS said by Mr. Davis to be responsible for the attempted or ganization of the rival club, and IS the outgrowth of cheaper rates than have been offered by regular insur- ance men for that class of protec- ton.
 Photographic communications be- tween local auto club officials and the American Automobile association state that MT. Spaythe was not au- thorized to organize clubs for the association, and that only one off cial A. A. A. club exists in Birming- ham. Mir Davis also produced telegram which The said was sent by the American Automobile association to Spaythe saying, Birmingham Auto club regular member of this association in good standing. Your activities in Birming ham entirely un- authorized, and greatly embarrassing this organization. Advise you dis continue efforts organize club there. A. A. Az
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-22
ROTARY PRESIDENT TO USE NO MANS COLLAR

Officials for the year 1923 were in- stalled at the regular luncheon of the Rotary club at the Tutwiler hotel Wednesday when J. w. Don nelly retired as president. and W. Carson Adams took over the man agement of the organization for the year.
 In . short address, introducing MT. Adams, MT. Donnelly urged members of the club to seek the truth in pub lie questions before forming an opin- ion. He was seconded by MT. Adams, who took office, declaring that he was 100 per cent for the people" and wore no, mans collar"
 Before retiring, MT. Donnelly was presented with a large silver vase. The presentation speech was made by H. R. Howze. Standing commit tees for the year reported at the meeting.
 Other officers who took charge of the clubs affairs Wednesday were: R. c. Williams, vice president; J. H. Eddy, treasurer; w. l.. Doty, secre- tary, and D. T. Feidelson, sergeant at-arms. The following board of d. rectors was installed: MT. Donnelly. retiring president, chairman; F. B. Underwood, L. Sevier. Walter Puck ett, H. R. Howze, F. l.. Brown, T. B. Terry, R. c. Thompson and Coleman Blach.