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New Britain herald., 1923-12-14
KORETz CASHES 40
CHECKS RECENTLY
Chicago Lawyer, Sought for
Fraud, Well Financed

Chicago, Dec. IA. Relatives and
friends of Leo Koretz. Chicago attor-
ney, sought by authorities as an al
legged swindler who f1eeced investors
in lumber and oil scheme of a sum
ranging from 100000 to $4,000 900,
have arranged to turn over today as
a remittance fund $500, 900 given them
by Koretz before he disappeared
week ago.
A county grand jury inquiry into
Koretz' alleged activities began today
along with federal grand jury inves-
tigation into the operations Of the
Bayano River Trust company of
Panama, said by the authorities to be
mythical promotion scheme manag-
ed by Koretz for more than 10 years.
World Wide Search
Meanwhile foreign lands. the air
and the sea are looked to as possible
places of refuge of koretz, who is
thought by investigators to have es-
capped to Central American country,
put out to sea on speedy motor boat,
or headed for South America by air
plane. Descriptions of Koretz have
been broadcasted by telegraph and
radio to ocean liners and cities
throughout the country.
Wife Left Destitute
The money to be kurned over to the
authorities by KoretN relatives repre-
sents almost exactly the amounts they
had invested in his alleged schemes.
in which investors were confined 10
his friends and members OF his fam
lily, authorities say. His wife, said 10
be left destitute, has sold her iewelry
and automobiles to add to the resti-
tuition fund, and his invalid mother.
said to have invested $45, 000, has con
tributed to repay the losses of other
investors.
Further Investigation of papers
found in the two suites of offices
maintained by Koretz disclosed, ac-
cording to states attorneys that ko-
retz sent out $4,000 in dividend
checks several weeks ago as n one
per cent dividend on S4,500.000.
Prosecutors said they learned Ko.
retz planned on such an extensive
scale he offered $4,000 annual sal.
airy to Harry Fisher, prominent cir
cult court judge, to become his legal
representative.
Koretz cashod 10 checks. each for
more than $4,000, shortly before he
disappeared, according to the author
ties.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-14
NO SYMPATHY FOR
PETERSON in court
Man Arrested for Non-Support Is
Denounced by Judge

The high cost of living has no ter
rors for David Peterson, of 105 Small
ley street, an electrician employed by
Landers, Frary g. Clark, because Da-
vid has found way to beat it.
When the family larder got low or
other circumstances did not seem
pleasant to Peterson he took his
meals in restaurants and sometimes
slept in other places than his own
home.
For tho wife and three children, he
feligiously gave every week. any
where from SIS to 81 with which sum
they were expected to buy food for
themselves and often for the hus-
band.
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Will
liam NJ. Greenstein had Peterson
hailed into court this morning charged
with non-support. He failed to re-
ceive any sympathy from the bench.
1t is true that for a year prior to
last February Peterson did not work.
Just why an electrician should not
work for a year was not brought out
in court, but he finally obtained a
job and went to work. He contended
through his attorney, Donald p. Calf
ney, that he was paying off some
debts contracted during the year he
was not working. but a statement
from Judge Alling who examined his
accounts shows that he has failed to
account for almost half of his earn
ings.
Mr. Peterson according to the evil
dence occasionally gave his wife as
much as $40 or Sill in one week, out
of which she could take all she want
ed to feed the family after paying
So on back rent or coal bills. One
week he left $40 on the table when
he went to work and because his wife
was not in the room at the time she
received no instructions. She paid
81 or S. of it on coal bill and when
he came home that night she said
there was a family argument"
According to Probation Officer Il.
C. Connolly, Peterson earns on an
average of s3l.63 each week while
The defendant testified on the stand
that he sometimes does some outside
electrical work as we'll.
He is paid at the factory at the
rate of 65 cents per hour and has
earned in four weeks st26.55, of
which his wife has received less than
$40.
Peterson s@sered in defense the fact
that he is gradually paying off some
old bills, but Judge Alling remarked
ION your own statement you have
earned over $1,000 since last Febru-
airy and you have accounted for 1T
tie over $500. Your family is trying
to get along on IS or Sc a week"
Peterson accused relatives of his
wife of making trouble between them.
Judge Alling said: Il think good
deal OF the trouble Is due to you. IL
isn't for you TO say and find fault
with the place where you live" This
was In reply TO statement that the
house In which the family lived was
not satisfactory TO the husband.
Peterson stated that his home life
was not pleasant for him and for that
reason he often took his meals out
and sometimes slept elsewhere.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-14

DO You do anything to make your
wife comfortable or to try to encour-
age her." demanded the court. Pet
erson said they lived upstairs over his
wife's folks who made things unpleas-
ant for him. You're not obliged to
live there" said the court. "She
won't move" replied the defendant,
referring to his wife. Il don't blame
her under the circumstances" said
Judge Alling. you ought to be
ashamed of yourself to ask a woman
to support herself and three children
on So or IS a week."
The case was continued until De-
cember 22. In the meantime Mr.. Con-
New Britain herald., 1923-12-14

molly will attempt to effect recon
citation.
Thomas Szorack, charged with vio-
lation of the liquor law, was given the
benefit of the doubt and discharged
for lack of evidence. He was de-
Tended by Attorney P. r. McDon-
ough.
Fred Swan was charged with va
grancy. Detective Sergeant McCue
testified that he had no home, no
work, eats when he can get it and
sleeps wherever he can. He was sem
fenced to 80 days in Jail. Judgement
was suspended and Mr.. Connolly will
try to find him job.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-14
Mrs. Bowman to Speak
To the WOman's Club

At meeting OF the New Britain
Woman's club in the First Church
chapel at three o'clock on Tuesday
afternoon. Mrs Ida Wright Bowman
OF New York viii give an address on
the subject To-day IN History" Mrs.
Bowman is great fayorite with
audiences in and about New York,
and the Woman's club is fortunate in
being able 10 obtain a lecture date.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-14
- HANGED FOR MURDER

Quebec, bee. IA. -- Gustave DUDE
was hanged today at Montmagny for
the murder of his wife in 1890. DUDE
contended that he had shot his wife
accidentally while cunning for sun
day dinner chicken on his farm at SC.
Adalbert.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-14
uRy Is SELECTED

New York. Dec 14.--Seleetion Of
the jury to try Ernest Netter and his
wife on charges of staying Alonzo j.
Storey was completed today.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-14

Dog days are counted from July 2
to August II.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-14

not having a drivers license in his
possession. Judgment was suspended.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-04
BIG CLOCKS STILL FAIL ID TELL TIME
First Church Society Decides to Go Legislature One Better

''The clocks are stopped" This is the entire situation today regarding the clocks on the two large churches they he staFteds" No one knows.
 The stopping of the South church clock Friday evening meant that the iimepieee there was retired practically for the summer, The clock in The First church tower was uniRformed saturday as 10 the length of its sud- den vacation,
 Hut today it appears that the time tinkers' Tn the legislature have sue eeeded in accomplishing nothing ek- eept that of rebhing New Britain of its public clock service, Al a meeting of the committee of the ecclesiastical society of the First church yesterday 'it was decided that the clock should remain stopped indefinitely.
 No meeting of the South church committee was held. The original de- eision there was that fl the church was going 10 continue as it is on day light saving time, 1t would be foolish 10 try and exhibit any other time on the church clock, So that clock has folded its hands in front Of it's face and will gaze serenely on Traffic Pos lieeman Thomas ]. Feeney who is do- ing duty In front Of the church, with out q tremor all summer.
 In the meantime the burning aues- ton Of the hour is whether or not wrist watches may be chased as clocks displayed to the public and if 30. must they carry standard time or cease "watching?"
New Britain herald., 1923-06-04
WALL STREET STOCK
 EXCHANGE REPORTS

les9a--F Prices continued toNaHa higher gFouRi at ihe opening Of i0r days market, cFgeihle Steel, Union Pacific Corn Products. Colorado Fuel ', s Realty and May department slsnes 0Peaed one to nearly three points, There were a few weak sRels p0lahlY Consolidated Gas, Marine Pfa, and Underwood fypsEEileE each of about point,
 A0an,-FFleas Of industrial stocks ssggfd after lhe early buying orders had heen absorbed and the volume of business was reduced, Rails held laiFy slTong calif, Pet cancelled ils carly gain and tuFnea decidedly heavy as did Marine pfd,, MaFlahd oll and International Harvester, paHsaR Chem, and Coca Cola were eonsnieu- nusly strong, each gahtng I points. Call money opened at A. per cent
 Wall street. ioiso m,-Initlal strength was well maintained with the demand most effective in oils, eeps ReFs and investment rails, Canadian Pacific, Rock Island. Houston oll. callf Pet, Atlantic Gulf. DuPont and Associated DFygoeds rose to 2n points, Marie Pfd, and Am'n Hide and Leather pfa, each touched a new now for the year.
 iso-sel!ing Of oil shares presum. ably on the apparent failure Of recent efforts 10 limit output and stabilize prices, depressed Phillips Pet. three points, General Asphalt i.i and General Asphalt pfd. i.2 the las, two mentioned shares touching the lnMnsf nriees nf fhA xanr
New Britain herald., 1923-06-04
HELD FOR DISSIPATION
Edwarl A. Bonatto Decided $40 Week was Better than $30 Month and Gave Up Army Life.

Supernumerary Policeman Joseph Hayes yesterday arrested Edward A Bonatto on the charge of desertion from the United States Coast Artillery Corps at Fort Wright, N. Y. The army authorities notified the New Britain police of the desertion some time ago as he has not been on duty at the fort since April 4.
 The police have been on the look out for him for several weeks but he was not seen until Saturday when Policeman Hayes spied him in an au- tomobile. Detective Sergeant William F. McCue secured the town but the de- serter kept under cover until yester- day morning when Policeman Hayes met him on the street and placed him under arrest.
 When brought to police hadQuar- ters he said that he was working in Plainville and earning about $40 a week whick looked much better to him than the $50 month received from the government. His home is at PIP Clark street but he has not been living there as he realized the police were seeking him.
 Bonatto enlisted on Dec. 4 1921. giving his age as Is years and five months The police have turned him over to the army authorities.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-04
CITY ITEMS.

Charles I. Goldberg sold toda, through the Camp Real Estate Co property at the corner of Pleasant anc Fairview streets to Ben Tamosaitis The building contains store and two tenements.
 Miss Rose Schnell of 14 Kelse, street, has entered New Haven Gen. eral hospital training school to pre-. pare for the nursing profession.
 Miss Ruth H: Schotield of 56S Stan. ley street has reported to the police that sometime Saturday night she lost her pocketbook which contained s21o She expressed the belief that it waf lost on Main street.
 Joseph H Clark has leased store and basement at 507 Main street to Odishoo David for use as a pool room and barber shop. The lease Is of four years duration and the monthly rent al is s10Q.
 A meeting of the common council committee on ordinances has been called for tomorrow evening.
 The Misses Hazel Sullivan. Anna Sliney, Helen Lynch, Lillian Me- Enroe, Margaret Conway and Kath- erine Doyle, students of Mt. St. Jo- seph Academy are attending the ju- nor prom and banquet reception to the senior class of which Misses Con- stance Paonessa. Katherine kenney and Mary Welsh are members.
 John w. McCabe is seriously i'll at his home on Grove Hill.
 Laurel Court sewing society will meet with Mrs Floyd Pinkerton Of 257 Whiting street tomorrow from 10 to o'clock. A luncheon will be served.
 Join Co. I, Nat. Guard at Armory tonight.--advt
 Star of Good Will lodges New Brit ain Welfare committee will meet at the home of Mrs. Harry Chapman, 1856 Cherry street, tonight at o'clock.
 St. Marys sodality will hold a meet ing and installation of officers on Tuesday evening, June l2, in St. Mary's school hall.
 Join Go. I. Nat. Guard at Armory
New Britain herald., 1923-06-04
KORAN PUTS PROBE
 UP ID SELECTMEN
Geon,inusa from First Page,

alleged foul play on Maieskl's person, but it is understood that a confer enee will he held with the coroner and members Of The state police in an effort to get something definite on the matter, Prosecutor ForaR stated this mornlaS that he has turned the matter over 10 seleetmen Johnson and Prior,
 The pest important detail 10 be settled With regard 10 the case is the time in which the alleged assault and have taken place, The information which Mir, Feran received tended 10 show that the deed was done some time in January, although in the first statement. the informeF was sure that 1t was in February, Records in the court show that Maieski was tried on minor offense in the court in Feb. ruary,
 A chain of evidence, however. has been uncovered. showing that mys- terions happening took place in Plainyille during the winter months. The story Of man who claims 10 have been an eyewitness proves that an assault Of some kind was per- petrated, whether il took place at the time mentioned or previously. The fact also. that Maierski was a frequenter in the place where he is said to have been beaten should h. able the authorities to link a chain Of evidence against anyone who com. mitted foul play on his person.
 Those who saw the body have cor roborated the marks on it as bruises. and they are the belief that q ridge across the head was the mark Of blow rather than of decomposition. i! To prove this, 1t will be necessary to exhume the body. and this will be probably ordered In the course of the 
 IL is the firm belief of many Of Maieski's friends. that he was mur- dered and did not commit suicide. as he is described as having been a man with happy disposition and without reason for taking his own life
New Britain herald., 1923-06-04
INVESTIGATING L. A. s. |.
Chamber of Commerce Director to Prepare Statement Showing Atti- tudc Towards Automobile League,

The Liberty Automobile Service
 league, which has sold a number of contracts in this city recently, was discussed by the directors of the Chamber of Commerce at the regular weekly meeting today. It was decid ed that Attorney W. C. Hungerford would prepare statement for publi- cation showing the attitude of the chamber toward this concern.
 This league has been doing busi- ness in this city since early in April, selling service contracts for sS9.50. Some of those who purchased the contracts allege they were told they were getting an insurance policy, which they claim did not materialize The league has been brought to the attention of the state police and the state insurance commissioner, who have been requested to investigate.
 The charges of misrepresenting have been denied by J. s. Singer of New. York, who is treasurer of the concern. The league is capitalized for s25,Oo0 of which $5,000 is cash. The stock is in the hands Of Mfr. Singer his brother who is now fin Europe, and Jacob Meyer.
 Dewey Selander asked for a com mittee to cooperate with the Disabled Veterans camp in campaign for funds. Louis W. Young, Mayor A. Nj. Paonessa, Robert C. Vance and Mary E. Curtin were appointed a commit tee.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-04
NEW BUSSES POPULAR
Three Modern Vehicles Now in Oper- afion-People Show Preference By Waiting for New Cars.

Three modern jitney busses are be. ing operated in this city, two of the three having been placed in opera. tion yesterday. The busses are ella. borate affairs.
 One bus operates on the Arch street line and one runs on the Chapman street line. One on the Common wealth avenue line has been in oper- ation for week. Besides being mod ern in every detail they are attractive vehicles. They cost between s5,oo0 and se,oo0 each. If the new busses can be made to pay others of the same type will be put into operation.
 The driver of the Commonwealth avenue bus stated this morning that people are getting into the habit of letting the old busses go by and wait ing for the new one.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-04
HIGHWAY CHANGES
Steep Hill at Groton to be Reduced And Dangerous Section of Road to be Eliminated.

Hartford, June 4.--Important con tracts which will result in the elim- ination of a dangerous section of state highway at Baptist Hill in Gro- ton and the reduction of steep grade there were today awarded by the state highway department.
 A contract for the construction of two thousand feet of highway at this point went to McGann Brothers of New Haven for sS0,0o0 and the ce- ment for this road which is furnished by the state, will bring the total cost up to about s57.500.
 In connection with the work it will be necessary to move several build ings which now stand in the path of the proposed new road. The contract for this work was let to J. E. Fitz- gerald Brothers of New London for s1O,500.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-04
LYNCH-HALLINAN
Post office Employe Takes Winter Street Young Woman as Bride at St. Mary's Church Today.

Michael Joseph Lynch of 71S Arch street and Miss Anastasia Hallinan of AZ Winter street were married this morning at 9 o'clock at St. Mary's church. They were attended by George Murtha and Miss Gertrude Hallinan. sister of the bride They left this morning on a wedding trip and on their return will live on Bea- yer street.
 Mir. and Mrs. Lynch are well known among the younger residents of this city. Mir. Lynch having served over seas during the World War. He is a former baseball player and is em-
New Britain herald., 1923-06-04
STATE ASSEMBLY
 GIVEN REBUKES
tcontinued From First Page).

lators. There was no bill presented but what had been prepared in { careful manner by legal advisers mand our pleadings fell on deai ears"
 President O'Meara named d. mum. Der of bills over which the legisla. lure spent much time and which he declared little concerned the work. ing people," He said the widows and orphans of the state had been neg lected and no attention was paid to an old age pension bill.
 President o'Meara said that labor was entering upon new era and he thought trade unionists should be proud of the progress made in the past year in the state. He asked for support for the machinists, the print ing trades, the polishers and other metal. workers who are having "seri- ous difficulties" with their employ CTS in Connecticut He declared that the cigarmakers union is contending against sweat shop conditions and is still confronted by wholesalers and hluultlnell "ilO are iiiNitiHs thcap cigars into the trade. He urged sup port of the union and also of the United Hatters of North America, ''one of the many militant bodies which have "battled for years against inscriptions employers.
 Injustices to People.
 President O'Meara attacked what he termed 's~1ustces to the people," referring to the increase in the price of sugar, the packing industry mer- ger. the tariff law and coal condi- tions. On the open shop question he said the open shoppers are spend ing fabulous sums of money through their publicity campaigns and legal departments to destroy labor unions already in existence and to forbid the formation of any new organizations of workers"
 Would Restrict Immigration.
 After declaring in favor of con tinued restrictive immigration laws, President O'Meara referred to the re- cen> speech of Speaker Nickerson of the house of representatives. He said:
 The statement of Judge Nickerson cannot be charged to him solely, for he must surely admit he was speak ing for somebody else when he made those unfortunate statements; just such opinions are held by employers of large numbers of men in Con- recticut,"
New Britain herald., 1923-06-04
Harvard Crews Hold
 First Practice Today

Red Top, Conn.,, June 4.-The liar yard crews had their first practice of the year on the Thames at noon to- day. Coach Muller took Ladd's place at No. in the varsity boat and the shelf was rowed to the navy yard and back. Coach Haipes sent the fresh men for a short paddle.
 Matthews was at No. and Num- ford at stroke in the varsity shell.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-04
Bridegroom and Five of
 His Guests Are Poisoned

New York, June IA bridegroom and five of his wedding guests are in a hospital today from ptomaine poi soning which last night struck down 32 members of a wedding party of 75 in a Bronx home.
 Conrad Kissel. the 24-year-old bridegroom, and the five taken to the hospital with him were said to be in q serious condition.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-04
John J. Sheehan

The funeral of John J. Sheehan was held this morning at 10 o'clock at St. Mary's church. Rev. William krause was celebrant at solemn high mass, Rev. Raymopd Clabby was deacon. Rev. John T. Winters was sub-deacon and Rev. Walter McCrann was master er-of-ceremonies. Father Winters conducted the committal services at the grave and interment was in St. Marys old cemetery
 The pal bearers were William Fowler, John Quinn, Francis Mullen. John koloski, John Farr and Charles Mccarthy. Mrs. NJ. T. Crean sang Taps"
New Britain herald., 1923-06-04
MAY OPEN PLAYGROUND
Commissioners to Receive Request to Establish Recreation Spot for Cher. ry street Youngsters.

A plan to open new playground on the empty lot on Cherry street ad . joining the Burritt Mission will be submitted to the meeting of the play ground commissioners this evening. The plan is sponsored by Miss Estelle Dickinson, superintendent of the City Mission, and William w. T. Squire, Junior Achievement supervisor.
 Harry C. Jackson. playground com missioner, is said to favor the propo- sition. It Is planned to devote con siderable of the program of the new playground. if approved, to Junior Achievement work, with which the City Mission has cooperated for the past two years.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-04
POIHIER BEFORE COURT
Ex-Sergeant. Accused of Murder, Comes Before Federal Judge With Appeal Against Adverse Decision.

Boston. June 4.-Tke case of Ro- land K. Pothier of Central Falls. R. l., former army sergeant indicted by a federal grand jury in the state of Washington for the murder of Major Alexander F. Cronkhite at Camp Lewis in October. 1918, came before the federal circuit court of appeals today. The courts heard Pointers appeal from the decision of Judge Brown of the federal district court in Rhode Island denying his release on a writ of habeas corpus through which Pothier sought to prevent ex- tradition to Washington for trial.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-04
SUPREME COURT
 DECLINES TO ACT
leentiAusd from First Passl
CTS the supreme court promptly de, elared the laws unconstitutional,
 Attack Is Iaunehssi

elared the laws unconstitutional.
 Attack Is IAnnehei
 The law was also atiaekeds on the ground that it set up a system of goy- sTnmeRt by cooperation between the federal government and the states mol provided for hy the constitution, Il was declared congressional powers auld not be delsssted te state asen- les and administrative boards, as oyided in the act, The right of the Massachusetts state government 10 in. stitute the litigation was supported on the ground that the law imposed on the state the option of either yielding a part of it's powers, or to giving up it's share Of the appFenria- lion,
 In the ease brought by Mrs, Froth- iEgham counsel did not question the right of congress 10 make appropria. tiens but argued that it had legislated beyond any powers conferred upon it by the constitution and that it had further erred in delegation 10 a suhor- dinate agency legislation power which under the constitution 1t alone could exercise.