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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-16
WIDOW SEEKS $4,000
FOR REFUSAL TO wed
Mrs. Deutseh Charges Jo-
seph Fischl With
Breach of Promise

Mrs. Anna Deutsch, who lives in the
rear of III Whiting street, this aft
ernoon through Attorney Joseph G.
Woods, brought a breach of promise
suit for $4,000 against Joseph Fis-
chi, whose home is in Plainville but
who conducts a grocery and meat
business at III Whiting street. The
papers were served this afternoon by
Constable Fred Wrinkle and property
valued at $4,000 has been attached.
The writ is returnable in the superior
court at Hartford on the first Tues
day in September.
The writ reads that "On or about
December Is. 1922, in the town of
New Britain, in consideration that
ried, promised at the request of the
defendant, to marry him, within a
reasonable time, the defendant prom
ised to marry the plaintiff within a
reasonable time.
THE plaintiff, confiding in said
promise, has always since remained,
and now is ready and willing to mar
ry the defendant.
The defendant refuses to marry
the plaintiff, although reasonable
time has elapsed before this action,
and although she, on June IA, 1928,
requested him to do so. The plain
tiff therefore claims $4,000 dam
ages"
Fischl has conducted the meat and
grocery business at the corner of
Whitiny and Cherry streets for num-
ber of years. The Deutsch family has
lived in the rear of the store for as
many years. Mr.. Deutsch died as the
result of being struck by a trolley a
few years ago. More recently Mrs.
Fischl, wife of the defendant. died at
her home in PIainville.
A marriage license was issued to
Fischl and Mrs. Deutsch Monday at
he office of the town clerk,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-16
EDITOR NOT WORRIED
BY EXPORT SITUATION
Johnston Tells Rotarians
Reports Have Been
Exaggerated

Europe lis buying more farm pro-
ducts from this country now than II
did before the war despite stories to
the contrary, Franklyn Johnston, edi-
tor of The American Exporter" told
the members of the New Britain Rot
ary club at the regular meeting held
this noon at the EllSs' club on Wash
ington street.
Mr.. Johnston admitted that many
of the European countries were rails
ing more farm products now than
they did before the war but it does
not mean, he said, that they are not
buying American farm products.
The eyes of not only the exporting
world, but everybody, is on Germany,
the speaker asserted. Within the
past year .293 million dollars worth of
goods were shipped into Germany and
this country is selling to Germany
twice as much as is being bought, he
added.
TOO much attention is being paid
to sensational newspaper stories rel
ative to the exporting conditions. If
people would read many of the small
Ter paragraphs which do not have
sensational headlines on them they
will soon learn the truth of the mat
ter" the speaker said.
Mr.. Johnston told the club mem
CONTINUED on Page Eleven)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-16
Dunn Shows Police Board Was Not
Responsible For Appointment Of
Parolmen Over Age Fixed by Law
Charge ATTEMPT
TO Wreck BANK
Lieut.. Gov. Cooper, Brother,
Son and Business AssO-
ciate Are Arrested

Raleigh. N. c., Aug, 16.--Lieut.
Governor W. r. Cooper, Thomas f..
Cooper, his brother; Horace C, Coop
err his son and Clyde J., Lassiter busi-
ness associates of the family 1t was
learned here today. we're arrested in
Wilmington yesterday on United
States warrants charging conspiracy
to wreck the defunct Commercial Ma
tional bank of Wilmington and fraud
ulently using the funds of that in
stitution. All four were released
when they gave bond,
Lieut.. Governor Cooper and Thomas
E, Cooper, formerly vice president of
the Merchants National Bank of Raj
eigh, were held in bail of $4,000
each. The bond of Horace G. Cooper,
formerly cashier of the Commercial
Bank, was fixed at $1,000, and Lassi
ter's at $4,000. All four defendants
waived examination and will be tried
at the November term of United
States court in Wilmington.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-16
France Cannot Depend
On Germany Will be the
Trend ofPoincare S Note
counsel FOR Ward
HUNTS FOR MINUTES
Grand Jury Records in
Hands of State Officials
Who Are Missing

New York. Aug. ts.--Although
armed with certified copy of the
court order permitting them to in
spect the minutes of the grand jury
that indicted Walter s. Ward for mur-
der in the first degree in connection
with the shooting of Clarence NJ
Peters, counsel for Ward are meeting
with difficulty in finding the state Of
ficials who have possession of the
minutes. .1....
The Ward attorneys intimated to-
day that unless the minutes were pro-
lduced Immediately contempt proceed
ings might be instituted. The defense
desires to examine the minutes in or
der to ask at White Plains tomor-
row for dismissal of the indictment,
Deputy Attorney Gen. Simon ac-
cepted service when the lawyers Wis
tied the New York office of Attorney
General Carl Sherman but stated he
was unable to produce the records
and that the attorney general and the
two assistants who have possession of
the minutes were out of town.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-16
KOWALSKI ATTEMPTS
BREAK FOR Freedom
Fugitive Caught Trying to
Pry His Cell Door Open
at Police Station

An unsuccessful attempt on the
part of Ignatz Kowalski, arrested yes
terday by the New Britain police and
| being held here for the Greenfield,
Mass, reformatory officials, to make
his escape from his cell at police
headquarters was made last night, ac-
Gustav Hellberg to Chief William c.
Hart.
Kowalski, according to the police,
had taken a piece of sheet metal,
which is part of the equipment in the
cell, placed it under the cell door and
endeavored to raise the door which,
it is believed, he figured would re-
suit in the swapping of the lock and
opening the door to his freedom. He
also had tampered with the lock with
a short piece of wire which was found
in his possession.
Policeman Hellberg heard the graf
ing of metal in the cell room and
upon arriving at the scene saw Kow-
alski at work. He spoke to Kowalski
and stated that Kowalski said to him:
II would just as soon be carried out
of here dead as alive"
Chief Hart said this morning that
Kowalski changed his story in regard
to the automobile found in his pos
session yesterday and now claims that
it was stolen from the Colonial Auto
Co. on Pennington avenue. Hartford.
on Friday of last week. The car was
used for demonstration purposes, he
said.
Kowalski admitted to Chief Hart
that after his escape from Green
field with Joseph Dionne, they stole
an Oldsmobile car in that city which
was later sold. The car, he said, was
of by Dionne. who after re-
ceiving the money refused to share
with Kowalski, according to the lat
ter's story.
Officials from the Greenfield insti-
tuition came to New Britain today to
claim KowaIski and took him back to
that city where he will serve out his
term of one year. Dionne
is still at large and Kowalski claims
that he docs not know his where
abouts.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-16
Sees Recognition
OF MEXICO SOON
Adviser Of Bo o3zaecs;,,. ! !.
Puts Sept Hartford, DsDi; e.,
HARDING TOOK FIRST STEPS
Deceased President Planned An
,nouncenent on Return From Alas
ka, Documents on Way to Washing
ton at Present Time.

Del Monte, Cal, Aug. 1s,--The
United States will recognize the pres
ent Mexican government before Sep
tember Is. it was predicted here yes
terday by T. e. Campbell. former
governor of Arizona and who for the
past year has been acting In an ad-
visory capacity to both governments
in matters preliminary to recognition.
He also predicted that the southern
republic was upon the eve of period
of great development.
Mr.. Campbell said that credit for
the initial steps in the recognition
plan must be given to the late Presi-
dent Harding. He said it was the late
presidents intention to issue the Of
fetal proclamation of recognition upon
his return from his Alaskan trip.
Documents on Way
BY The Associated Press,
Mexico City, Aug. 16.--John Barton
Payne and Charles B. Warren who
have concluded their work at the pre-
recognition conference left last night
for Washington aboard a special train
to submit to President Coolidge and
Secretary Hughes the records of the
negotiations. The commissioners ex-
pect to arrive in the capital next Mon
day morning, having declined invita-
tions to stop off at San Antonio,
Brownsville, Ell Paso, Houston and
Juarez.
After the records had been signed
here yesterday afternoon it was au-
thoritatively learned that an agree
ment has been reached to have the
president of the permanent court Of
international justice at the Hague ap-
point neutral umpires for the United
States and Mexican claims commits
sions which are to be created through
the revolutionary and mixed claims
conventions, if and after diplomatic
Continued on Second Page)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-16
No Criminal Act in
Waterbury Auto Death

Waterbury, Aug. 16.-Deputy Coro-
ner T. E. Conway of Waterbury dis
trict, in his first finding since assum-
ing the duties of his office, finds that
the death of Laura De Forest, 6s, of
Short Beach, Branford. who died
from injuries sustained when she was
struck by an automobile driven by
Charles W. Fenton. of Seymour, near
Pines bridge cemetery at Beacon
Falls. on July %, was not caused by
amy criminal act, omission or negli-
gence on the part of said Fenton."
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-16
DIR. Pullen Tells Griffin
To Report For Duty Here

DR.. Richard W. Pullen, superin-
tendent of the health department, sent
a telegram this morning to Robert
Griffin of Louisville. KY. who has
been elected laboratory technician for
the health department, to come here
at once and assume his duties. The
common council took favorable ac-
ton last night on the boards recon-
mendation that the salary be allowed
to remain at $500 The board was
awaiting action on this matter before
wiring Griffin to come here.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-16
MCCARTHY T0LEAVE
ASSESSMENT BOARD
Chairman to Install System in
MiddletOWn Like That Here
SALARY WILL Be $1,000
Expects to Resign About October I,
But VIII Clear Desk Eirst--Rtyer
City Wanted Under, Assessment
Expert Here.

Chairman Edward A. Mccarthy OF
the board of assessors will resign that
position about October l, to take
position with the city of M1ddleto"n
as director of assessment, and will un-
dertake the installation in that city
of an assessment system similar to
the one in use here. From an au-
thentic source it was reported this
afternoon that his salary on the new
Job will be $500 a year. which is
more than twice that paid in his pres
ent position,
The River City has been seeking
Mr.. McCarthy's services for several
months, and prior to that time had
been angling for Thomas Linder's sig
nature to a contract for work there
similar to that which he has been do
ing in New Britain for the past four
years. Middletown's interest in the
assessment system employed here was
aroused several years ago when Mr..
Linden spoke at a meeting of the Mid
dletown Chamber of Commerce out
lining the idea and telling of what 1t
had accomplished for New Britain
At town meeting several weeks
ago it was voted to appropriate
money to engage outside experts on
taxation. A committee consisting of
Howard S. Peck. Earl c. Roberts and
Attorney Ernest A. Inglis was named
to secure an assessment director and
they drew contracts which Mr., Nc
Carthy will sign in few days. A
will be attached to Assessor
McCarthys office in Middletown to
assist in laying out the city.
Because of the volume of work
which remains to be done in the local
office, Mccarthy will not be in a po-
sition to assume his new duties as
soon as Middletown wished, but he
plans to speed up in the local office
to degree that will make possible
his retirement on October 1.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-16
Still OBSTACLES TO
A COAL AGREEMENT
Contract Must Be Perfected
by September l, Says
J. L. Lewis

New York, Aug 16.-Ainers' union
officials and representatives of an
thracite coal operators went into con-
ference again today with the United
States Coal commission, equipped with
a provisional agreement looking to a
continuation of anthracite coal min
ing after September 1. That there
were still obstacles to be overcome,
however before an assurance of avert
ing another interruption in anthra-
cite production appeared very early in
the course of the discussion.
John l.. Lewis as president of the
United Mine Workers notified the
commission that the union was pre-
pared to accept the operators agree
ment made last night to abandon the
check off, system entirely whether
for collection of items of Indebtedness
held against the miners by their en-
ployers or for collection OF union
dues.
CONTINUED on Eleventh Page.)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-16
DEAD MAN FOUND
AT BASE OF CLIFF
Believed That He Fell From Height
in Bridgeport Park-Carried
Name "Dundburg."

Bridgeport, Aug. 16.-With skull
crushed and face battered, the body
of an unidentified man about As years
of age was found at the foot of jag
ged cliff in Beechwood Park early to-
day. Rigor mortis had set in indicat-
ing that the body had lain there for
at least IL hours before being discov-
cred. In his trousers pocket was a
wallet containing $40 and an identifi-
cation card on which was the last
name "Dundburg."
The man had apparently plunged
nearly 80 feet to his death, his head
striking two jagged points of rock in
the fall to the bottom of the old
quarry ledge. Police believe the man
may have awakened from sleep just
as he neared the edge of the cliff and
tried to save himself from the plunge
over the edge. The ground had ap-
parently given way under his weight,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-16
FIRE In NAUGATUCK
U. S. Rubber Co. Varnish Room Con-
tents Lost - Building Damaged -
Two Burned.

Naugatuck, Conn.,. Aug. 16.-Fire
broke out in the yarnish room of the
United States Rubber company's plant
in Naugatuck this forenoon causing
complete loss of all varnish in the
factory and serious damage to the
building.
Joseph Dullard of Cone street and
Arthur Richards of Aetna street were
severely burned about the hands.
legs and body. and were at once
rushed to the Waterbury hospital.
Fire apparatus called from box lis
answered the alarm and after some
minutes of fighting succeeded in con-
quering the flames. Full extent of
the damage could not be definitely es-
timated at this time.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-16
LAST BODY FOUND
In MINE EXPLOSION
Roberts Body VIII Total 9S Taken
From Wyoming Shaft Single
Carnation on Each Corpse.
By The Associated Press,

By The Associated Press
'Kemmerer. Wyo., Aug. 16.-Rescue
crews of the Kemmerer Coal Co. mine
No. 1 where an explosion Tuesday
claimed the lives of 9S miners, be-
lieve they have located the body of
Joe Roberts, the last to be recovered.
The workers were too exhausted last
night to continue their efforts, which,
it is believed will end when Roberts
body is removed from behind barri-
cade he constructed in an unsuccess-
full attempt to shut out poison gases
Last night on the shrouded chest of
each form there was placed carna-
ton. single blossom, the tribute of
some unknown person.
Throughout the night there came
to the morgues men and women
bearing roughly tied packages which
were placed at the foot of each dead
miner. These packages contained the
burial clothing of the men.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-16
PISTOL duel after
ELECTION IN Ohio
Khan Sympathizers and Group Of
Men Clash
THOUGHT One MAN MAY die
ID. Il. Gibson, Said to Be Officer of
Klan, Has Bullet In Brain--Anoth-
or Hit In Eye--Candidate Was De-
feated.

Steubenville, O.. Aug. ia tenst
situation prevailed here today ant
police were prepared for quick actor
to prevent b repetition of the out.
break last night against the Ku Klu,
Klan which eliminated in pisto
duel between Barwin l.. Gibson, said
to be one of the local khan officers
and group of men who fired upon
him as he was driving along a dark
ene5 street.
Earlier in the evening O. group OF
about 100 men, said to be members
of the Ku Klux Klan from nearby
towns. was attacked in one of the
downtown streets and score badly
beaten and several automobiles
wrecked.
Gibson has been active in prohibit
ton enforcement and was fired upon
he told police as he was on his way
home. He returned the fire and
three of his alleged assailants were
wounded. but he fell with bullet
lodged in the base of the brain. Glib
son was taken to hospital in criti-
cal condition as was John Disentis,
who was shot through the left eye.
The other two men under arrest, who
received minor wounds, gave their
names as Dominick Spinetti and
Frank Velta
The riot followed shortly after 25
automobiles from Chester and Weir
ton. West Va, and East Liverpool,
decorated with American flags and
bearing electrically lighted crosses on
the radiators, parked along one of
the principal streets and the men,
bers of the party went to an adjoin-
ing hotel for meeting.
The disturbance came the day af-
ter an exciting election campaign in
which the candidate for mayor, re-
ported to have had the backing of
the khan organization was defeated by
a close margin.
A renewal of the rioting was mar
rowly averted before dawn when five
automo obile loads Of klansmen from
East Liverpool, O., armed with shot
guns and revolvers, arrived here, ex-
pecting to lend aid to their organiza-
lion.
They were met on the main street
by Sheriff Edward Lucas and depu-
les. Guns flashed from all the ma
chimes as the sheriff halted them
Eight of these men with guns on their
persons were detained. The others
we're ordered to leave the city
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-16
62 Motor Accidents I'm
New Britain Last Month

A bulletin issued today by the mo
tor vehicle commissioner shows that
there were 62 accidents in which mo-
tor vehicles figured in the city of New
Britain last month. Hartford had
2oe; New Haven, 1853, Bridgeport,
III, and Waterbury, 76.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-16
Magnus Johnson Going
p. to Helm Business Also

Belle Plain, Mimi, Aug. 16.--Mag-
nus Johnson, United States senator
elect from minnesota, told large far
mers-busind's mems picnic here yes
terday that he was mot afraid that
the country is going soviet" He said
he was going to Washington to fight
for the farmer because he is debated
more than anyone else, but am not
going to take anything from the busi-
ness men"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-16
Filling Stations Reduce
Cost of Gas to % Cents

Following the reduction IN the
wholesale price of gasoline yesterday.
the larger filling stations in the city
have announced that the price to con-
sumers has been established at %
cents,a gallon. This is a reduction of
one cent and includes the state tax OF
cent q gallon.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-16
LORENZEN In HOSPITAL
Church Street Florist Who Makes
27th Trip to Germany Returns Yes
terday and is Rushed TO Hospital

Carl Lorenzen. Church street florist.
who arrived home yesterday after
completing his 27th trip to Germany.
is in the Court street hospital with
valvular heart trouble and visitors
are not allowed to see him. Mr. Lor-
enzen arrived in New York yesterday
morning quite i'll. He was rushed
home at once and last evening was
taken to the hospital.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-16
21a YEAR OLD BABE CLdNGS
TO BRICK IN DEEP WELL.

Carthage. Tex. Aug. ia
~ year old baby of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lester woodward saved
itself from drowning yesterday
hv clinging to protruding
"a T:r in deep well for more
Olaalf an hour.
sed by its mother,
revealed the infant in
prilous position. Mrs. Wood
yard climbed down a rope and
rescued the baby which was ex-
hausted but otherwise unin-s
jured.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-16
MARRIED TX NEW HAVEN

The marriage of Miss Dorothy Lord
Corbin, daughter of Mrs. Wilbur Rog-
ers Corbin, of New Haven, formerly
Of New Britain to Harold Clark RAN
dali took place yesterday in New
Haven.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-16
FROST IN ADIRoNDACKs

Saranac Lake, N. Y, Aug. 1e.-
The first heavy frost of the season
hit the Adirondacks last night. In
some localities the mercury dropped
TO 30 degrees. Farm and garden
crops were severely damaged.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-16
RETTRES FROM l. F, & G.
John W. Abel Resigns As Cutlery
Sales Manager After Serving fe
Years With Company.

John w. Abel, employed at Ian
ders, Frsry g. Clark for the past 16
years, has resigned his position as cut
lery sales manager. Employees at the
factory yesterday presented Mr.. Abel
with a scarf pin. Mr.. Abel started
at the factory is years ago as stock
clerk.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-16
THE WEATHER

Hartford, Aug. fs.-Forecsst
for New Britain and vicinity:
Cloudy with moderate tempers-
ture tonight and Friday. north
cast winds.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-16

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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-16

CONTINUED on Second Pase)
Seward daily gateway., 1923-06-21
LATE HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Hotel Van Gilder-C. w. Cheatham, I. G. Anderson Juneau; Dr. and Mrs, A. B. Carmichael, Fairbanks; o. F. Gaustad, Fairbanks; Mrs. M. R. Felts Anchorage; Ben C.. Delzelle, Juneau; Mrs. H. s. Balderston and daughter, Betty, Mrs. E. B. Collins.
 Hotel Seward-Joe Mills, Anvik; S. N. Beatty, Anchorage; Walter Forest, Nenana; w. c. Banker, Marshall; Pete Selto, Nenana; Miss L. Courtney, Tanana; Peter Hansen, Anchorage; J. E. B. Cartwright, Panama; Sgt. P. T. Braaton and wife, Panama; w. c. Brown Tanana; E. Eayres, Girdwood; Lester Gordon Panama; Geo. r. Kerin, Tom O'Hara, Fourth of July Creek.
 Hotel Overland-C. s. Clark, D. D. Long, M. Mitchell.
 Hotel Sexton-MaX Drews, Robert Poole, o. D. French, J. Casey Me- Dannel.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-06-21
DR. DANIELS COMING

It will be worth while to attend ser vices at the Methodist church Sunday night. Dr. Daniels of Long Beach, California, will bring us some first hand information of the Near East. One of the big problems that confront the United States today is our rela- tion to the Turk, and anything that we can learn about that part of the world will be heard with pleasure. Be sure to be on hand.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-06-21

w. c. Brown, one of the real old- 1 timers from Tanana arrived on last nights train and will leave on the Alameda for Illinois, to visit with relatives and friends. MT. Brown has been In Alaska l2 years, and is said to be one of the best posted men on Interior camps and tails at present in the Territory.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-06-21

F. Eayres, a Girdwood resident, and we'll known to Sewardites, arrived on last nights train ant will remain un- til Monday. Mir. Eayres reports work on the Hope road progressing rapidly and more men are needed.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-06-21

A number of young people will as cend Marathon tonight and remain on the lofty dome until after midnight, to watch the sun from that point. To- day is one of the longest days of the year
Seward daily gateway., 1923-06-21

As the Fourth of July is approach ing this is the time of year that ev- eryone likes to look their best. Re- member, make the old suit look like new by dry cleaning and pressing them. Jordan's Valet Service. S
Seward daily gateway., 1923-06-21

PARTIES LEAVING TOWN to go out on jobs may leave their clothes at JORDAN'S VALET SERVICE; they will be cleaned and pressed ready to wear on their return. JORDAN'S VALET SERVICE. S5-tf