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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23

Grismby, England, where tradition
says the Danes first landed in their
invasion of Britain, is now famous
seaport.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23
WAR MEMORIAL
san Francisco To Erect A Series of
Buildings Costing S2,5O0,O0O In Re-
membrance of Her Hero Sons.

San Francisco, Feb. ga war
memorial costing s2,500,000 and
covering two blocks at the Civic Cen
ter here, will shortly be constructed
by the city of San Francisco. accord
ing to decision of the board OF super
visors. Condemnation proceedings are
now under way against all buildings
now located within the area bounded
by Van Ness avenue, McAllister,
Franklin and Grove streets.
The memorial would consist of
three buildings, containing an opera
house, conservatory Of music, dra-
matte school, clubhouse for the Am
erican Legion and an art museum. In
addition there will be left considerable
ground upon which the city may build
such municipal structures as desired.
When completed the memorial will
be turned over to the University of
California to be administered virtual
ly as part of the state university.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23
BUILDING OF HOMES :
INCREASED IN 1922
Thousands Of New Dwellings
Erected in Midwest

Chicago, Fehs Is lIiy the Assoeiat'
ed Press - building OF homes ia tbs
midwest IN lass surpassed all preNi-
+ oH history for the section, according
20 available preliminary reports on
the year, A few sections reported no
increase as compared with previous
records, but nearly an indicated build.
ing boom under way,
In Chicago building permits were
issued 10 value Of sses,Ttg,00e, az
increase of si0o.0aA over the previous
year, The rush OF January permits
pointed the possibility OF an even
greater building year IN 1919, In
iass Chicago built case residences
and 1853 apartments,
An open winter was q factor In keep
Ing np building in much OF the north
west,
Kentucky reported new high
peak in building estimated at sib.-
100000 for the year. while prelimin-
AIRY Louisville figures estimated build
ing at about loo per cent more than
ever before, Demand for homes was
reported keeping ahead OF eonstrne-
ton,
Figures for eight large cities In In
diana gave s57 10000 MS tho value OF
building permits. compared with ss6.-
100000 the previous year
Omaha reported slightly fewer
building permits In i922. but lare-
err number OF homes erected. these
numbering i,55s compared with 9ss
for 1921.
Kansas reports gave Is TO 20 per
cent increase In construction over
1921.
Missouri gave an estimate OF about
s53,000,O00 for the year. with 81. |
Louis at s25,O0o.0O0 compared with
siC,500,0O0 In 1921. and Kansas City |
at s23,0G0,000 compared with S1s.-
100000. These estimates came from |
st. Louis contracting firms
Oklahoma City reported that the
building in that state was not extra.
ordinary, but that the construction on |
small homes led.
Minneapolis. S. Paul and Duluth |
noted increases in home building ana |
estimated per cent increase for |
the state of Minnesota in home con-
struction in 1922. +. w. Dodge ana |
company.estimated that notwIthstano-
ing the increase in the nome item,
the value of total new construction |
of all classes for the sta,. was about
six per cent less than in 1921, due
in part to agricultural conditions.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23
WANT King TO STAY
FREE OF POLITICS
Such Is Desire Of Rank and File
Throughout Greece

Athens Feb 2s,-oeoFge, the new
King OF Greece, has probably hee0nls
convinced By this time that Il depends
on him and on him alone "a keep hi
throne, and that he has nothing q
fear from the republican scare, Dor
tign observers do not consider ths
Greek people ripe for a republican,
regime, and argue that the sooner tbs
promoters Of the republican idea real
he that fact the better II viii he tFI
tie country
George was popular as prince, ailtl
there is no reason why he should na'
be popular as a king, As for Eliza
beth, the Queen, her beautiful and
kindly features ana her disnitied heap
ms have created an excellent Illsi im-
preston on the people, II the ynlng
soN6reigns keep alooi from politics, Il
Is felt, nothing will come % mar the
happiness OF their reign,
IA ideal sovereign for Greece wa
the late George ], ohservant Greeks
declare, and his grandson, George II
caLnot do better than follow in lij
steps. George ] never inter- srre ~
irternal politics any further than he
wac allowed 10 by the constitution.
Never during his long reign Of -
years did he take unfair advantage
OF his royal prerogatiyes; never did
h. refuse to sign a decree approved
by the cabinet,
Ia this latter connection II Is rot
unintcresiing 10 chronicle a rGmark
once made by the late King Ale$an-
d6i. tho present kings brother, Who
succeeded Constantine nrter hls firsE
dcthroncment. Talking to a friend
one day about the exercise OF his royal
duties, Alexander said:--
II never read DEGREES before sigh
ing them. My grandfather never
read them, and he reigned for 10
years. He would have reigned longer
had he not been murdered. NV faith
e. used TO read the DEGREES. and he
lost his throne. shall do as my
grandfather did"
King George had an amusing ex-
porience the other day. A retired
American admiral asked for an aud
fence of his majesty. VINO willingly
accorded it. On the day appointed.
the admiral went to the palace and
was Immediately ushered into the
kings study. His majesty wore an
admiral's uniform for the OCCASION,
AMI welcomed the American admiral
with his usual good-natured affabil-
ity. So simple was the king in his
manner that the American admirai
did not realize that he was n the
royal presence: he believed that he
was talking to his majesry's NAVAL
aidde-camp. He condescendingly |
tapped him on the shoulder and con-
graduated him on having won his ad-
miral's stripes SO young.
And are you now located at the |
Palace" asked the visitor.
YES" said the king.
And how long do you expect to re-
main here" was the next question.
Until ! am removed" was the |
answer.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23
Dog Walks 700 Miles
In Returning Home

Denver Col, Feb. 23.-An airedale
dog, shipped from here by its owner,
Frank l'arrow, three weeks ago to st.
Joseph, Mo-, limped back to the Far
row home today. having walked the
entire 700 miles from the Missouri
city. The owner of the dog in st.
Joseph to whom it was sold by Far
row. reported that it disappeared a
week ago.
Farrow, who said the airedale had
become unmanagcable asserted he
would pay its board at local kennel
the rest of its life.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23
Church AND LABOR
SHOULD COOPERATE
lS.Opinion Of Speaker at Council
Of Cities Meeting

Cleveland, o., Feb. 21.---The atti-
tude of the church toward labor
should be friendly because the aims
of labor are in harmony with the aims
of the church, Edmund Is. Chaffee, of
New York, told the meeting of the
Council of Cities of the Methodist
Episcopal church here today.
''Of the as million Protestants and
~ million Catholics in this country,
the majority are workers." said Mr.
Chaffee. They go to make up the
100000 or more gainfully en-
ployed. AS the labor movement has
to do with their economic well sbeins
they must be interested in it.
Labor must be interested in the
church because to win the American
people 1t must win a population of
which the vast ma j6rity are church
members. Labor needs the moral
idealism which the church possesses.
THE attitude of labor in Russia
has been hostile to the church: on the
continent, generally hostile; in Eng
land, much hostility prevails but it is
moderated by some leaders; in the
United States, where the labor move
ment is relatively small we have
something of the same hostility as III
England and large amount of in
difference; here some of the strong
est unions are Jewish.
THE attitude of the church toward
labor in Russia has been hostile; cr
the continent hostile; in england a
mixture and in the United States
Spirit of hostility prevails.
But about 5 years ago a change
set in The church is meeting the
situation as shown by the work of the
federal council; the awakening of the
Y. M. c. A. to the ind Astrial problems;
the publication of the steel strike re-
port; the church league for industridi
democracy; the awakening OF the
theological students; the more friend.
~ attitude of the church press; the
awakening Of the ministry and the
work of the labor temple in New
York
Mr.. Chaffce concluded his address
with a plea for greater cooperation
between the labor movement and the
church.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23

Individual copies unfolded and un-
wrapped should have addresses in
such a manner that the address ap-
pears in the upper corner near the
bound edge when copy is grasped
by the bound edge.
Notice of entry of publication as
second class should appear on all
wrappers and envelopes.
Care should be taken about paste
on labels. Too little permits the
label to fall off and too much makes
the publications stick and destroy the
legibility of the address.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23
RENOUNCES NATIOLALITY
Sir Walter Strickland. Ninth Baronet,
VIII Become Citizen OF State of
Cxecao- SiO, aka

London. Feb. 20. - Sir Walter
Strickland. ninth baronet, and n men,
Der OF one. OF the Oldest families OF
England. has renowned his English
citizenship and become citizen OF
czecho- Slovakia. He has also pub
iished notice to the effect that In
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23
FAVOR BIRTH CONTROL
Movement j. Started Under Auspices
OF Japan Labor Fedcraiion-Pro-
fcssors Engaged.

Osaka, Japan. Feb, 23.-undcr the
auspices Of the Japan Labor Fedora
ton an educational movement has
been started In favor of birth con-
troll. Professors from the universe
ties have been engaged TO deliver lee
lures throughout the country. while
offices have been opened TO which the
people are advised to 10 for informa-
ton.
Professor Abe Iso. OF Wasedn uni
versity, who delivered the opening lee
ture here. told OF the miserable life
of the poor OF Japan and the terrible
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23

the future he wishes 10 be known as
just Walter William Strickland.
Mr.. Strickland. since he succeeded
TO the title in 1904. has only resided
in England short time. lie has ca
tensive estates In various parts OF the
country. Under the English law he
win not be able 10 renounee his title,
which will descend In, this case 70 his
brother. He gives no reason for this
action. and his friends are recalling
thit he always has been eccentric.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23

effect OF the wretehed living eondi-
lions among the many children OF the
slums. These have been described by
an American woman settlement work
ef as the worst In the world. Pro.
lessor Iso declared that birth control
was not sinful and gave examples OF
eugenic practices.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23
TWO IRISH RAIDS

Dublin, Feb. ga large band of
men armed with rifles last evening
raided the post office at Black Rock,
a seaside resort near Dunnalk. South
Village was similarly visited.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23
DoYLE.s HOUSE BURNED

Dublin, Feb. 23.-The residence or
Michael Doyle, member of the Dali
for Wexford, was burned to the
ground last night at layout. Nicholas
Williams, a member of the Dublin de-
Tense force was shot dead at Drum
condra. 1t is believed that the shoot
ing was accidental.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23
Rt,BEI, LEADER CAUGHT

Dublin. Feb. 23.-The Freemans
Journal says that among the irregu-
lars captured at Drumcondra was San
Fitzpatrick, described as the acting
commandant of the Dublin brigade of
Irregulars.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-25
Capt. ]. c. Albertson
Died Last Saturday
Deceased Was Born at Smiths
Landing Where He Died -
Funeral This Tuesday.

Following an illness Of about three
weeks, Captain John c. Albertson died
on Saturday at his home on South
Main street, Smiths Landing. Pneu-
monia, following uremia, was given as
the cause of death.
Captain John c." as he was famil-
iarly known in this city, was in his
seyenty-ffth year. He was born on
the farm at Smiths Landing, and here
he passed the later years of his life.
His widow, who survives, was Julia T.
Young. of Beesley's Point, Cape May
County. The children included Eliza
beth H. Albertson. well known as a
teacher in the public schools of Allan
tic City. She died some years ago.
leaving three children. A son, n.
Burton Albertson. now resides in Cali
fornia.
The funeral services viii be held at
the late home, 705 South Main street,
this city, this Tuesday afternoon at
three o'clock, interment being in Sa-
lem NJ. E. Church Cemetery.
Captain John c." was a member of
Trinity Lodge, F. and A. NJ, for over
fifty years, and is well known in the
fraternity. He recently received the
jewel of the order in recognition of
his long services, an honor which he
priced very highly. His lodge will
conduct the ritual at the graveside at
four O'Clock this Tuesday afternoon.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-25
Several Fire Plugs
Located In AbsecOn
Committees of City Council and
Fire Company Select Locations
For Nine Plugs.

1t is expected by the citizens of Alb
secon that the location of a number
of new fire plugs at various places in
the city will tend to lessen materially
the rate which is now paid for fire
insurance. Last Thursday Mayor Har-
ry Mattson, Sr., members of the Wa
ter Committee from City Council, and
members of the committee on more
fire plugs from the Absecon Volunteer
Fire Company No. /, went to all parts
of the city and selected locations on
which it is contemplated 10 place nine
additional fire plugs. The matter will
be brought before City Council when
it holds its next meeting, Wednesday
evening, April 25.
The SITES selected include Church
street. in the rear of the public school
building, which would give fire protec-
ton to school children. Plugs to be
placed on Oregon ave. and the Shore
road: Lee ave. and the Shore road;
Nevada ave. and Eighth st; Iowa ave.
west of the Shore road; Shore road
and Station ave-; Shore road opposite
the residence of John Gaskill; Shore
road and Mill road; and Ohio avenue
east OF the New road.
The action was taken following a
meeting of City Council the former
part of the month. when representa-
tives of the fire company. with mem
bers of City Council, discussed the
need for more fire protection.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-25
DESTROY
SEVERAL HOMES
Circle of Flames Envelope Pleas
antville All Day Sunday Caus-
ing Much Anxiety.
FIREMEN kept ON MOVE

Sunday was a day of much anxiety
especially to the residents of the out
lying districts of the city. Several
forest fires were started during the
day and at times the dense smoke
practically obscured the sunlight.
Many homes We're endangered by the
flames, which were famed by a wind
that at times reached gale force. Lo-
cal iremen were expecting a call at
any time, and they were not disap-
pointed, as they had three runs before
the fires were over. The first run was
to Risleytown. where two houses were
burned as well as a barn.
Just as the fire truck had returned
from this run, a call came from the
Chinese laundry on Main street, near
the Reading Railroad. Someone had
carelessly thrown a cigar or cigarette
against the front of the building and
the wind famed the dying ember into
a blaze which caught the woodwork.
Later in the afternoon the local fire
men were summoned to Absecon,
when a woods fire had burned danger
ously near to dwellings on Bolton and
Lee avenues. While the firemen were
there. the Somers Point firemen were
engaged in a desperate struggle with
a fire back of Launch Haven. Several
bungalows were in the course of the
flames there and were only saved af-
ter great efforts. Near Cardiff several
houses were burned according to re
ports. Mortified was excited for a
time, when a fire burned down to the
edge of that town, along Dolphin ave
nue..
Early Sunday morning the hand
some country place "Wyngale", on
New York avenue, Somers Point, was
totally destroyed by fire. The loss
there is estimated at $4,000. This
was one of the show places of Atlantic
County. The house was erected by
w. H. Wright some years ago., and
later was purchased by the late DR..
Underwood Cochran. who made his
home there. Following his death the
place was sold to Mrs. Levy, of Phila-
delphia. The place was occupied by
Mrs. Marguerite Parker. of New York
City, under a lease. 1t is believed a
spark from a fireplace caused the
blaze.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-25
Association Formed
By Point Residents
Permanent Officers to be Elected
AT Meeting Held May Tenth
In Council Chamber.

Citizens of Somers Point have form
ed a new organization to be known as
the West Side Improvement Associa-
ton. The first meeting was held last
Thursday night at the residence of
Mrs. Sadie A. Wood, First street and
New Jersey avenue, when a commit
tee was appointed to represent the
organization at the next meeting of
City Council. This committee will en-
deavor to have Council take i've the
streets parallel with the Shore Fast
Line tracks On. the west side of the
railroad.
The Association will ask that the
taken over be extended to
Launch Haven. The streets accord
ing to opinions expressed, should be
taken over in the order one passes
them, that is, First street should be
cared for; then Second street, Third
and so on, until all these highways
belong to the city.
A committee was appointed to en-
deavor to procure the City Council
Chambers, in which to hold the next
meeting, which will take place Thurs
day evening, May 10. Officers will be
elected at that meeting.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-25
GIVEN FAREWELL PARTY.

Friends of Miss Grace Vielhauer,
for over a year a resident of this city,
gave her a farewell party Saturday
evening, at the home of Miss Helen
Walker, u Shadeland avenue. The
young lady, who is popular on the
Mainland, will leave soon for her
home in Baltimore. Md, to which city
her parents recently relocated.
Dancing, music and games helped
pass the evening for the majority OF
the guests. At a late hour dainty re-
freshments were served.
Those present included Miss Grace
Nielhauer, Miss Dorothy Smith, Miss
Katherine Arnold. Miss Eleanor Arm
old, Miss Anna Lorine Boice, Miss
Margaret Huckel, Miss Esther Brown,
Miss Edith Morang, Miss Helen Walk
er, Vincent Williams, Harry Camp,
Walden Mathis, Fred Smith, Charles
Ford, Wilbur Bennett, Everett Smith
Russell Swift, Howard Morganweck,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Brown.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-25
HELD WITHOUT BAIL.

When Ralph Casio, Of Smiths Land
ing. was taken before Magistrate Pax
son. in Atlantic City, last Friday eve
ming. to answer charges of breaking
and entering and robbery, il was
learned that there We're so many cases
against the man that Paxson decided
to postpone the hearing against The
man until Tuesday.
Caste was arrested several days ago
at Georgia avenue and the Boardwalk
by officer George Parr. charged with
having broken into and stolen various
articles from the Boardwalk estab-
lishment OF r. Debate, 1928 Board
walk. and also from the St. Louis
Hotel. 2413 Boardwalk. conducted By
Harry Glickman. Last night the DO
lice learned that the man is wanted
on charges of entering the establish
ment of Louis Blank. 101 s. Florida
venue and also the place Of Dave
Feldman. 1O3 s. Florida avenue. Va
rious articles were stolen in both
places. the police stated.
Casio is held in the city jail with
out bail pending further Investigation
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-25
SINGLE BRIDGE
IDEA APPROVED
Government Engineers Favor
Elimination of Several Spans
Over Beach Thoroughfare.
CANAL THROUGH MEADOWS

At a hearing held on Saturday in
Atlantic City by the New Jersey
Board of Commerce and Navigation.
the construction of a canal and union
bridge, to eliminate the many draw
bridges now across the Thoroughfare,
was discussed.
1t was generally conceded that the
proposed action would be beneficial
and is desirable. According to the
plan, a canal would be run from the
Lu Lu Yacht Club, on Beach Thor
oughfare, across the meadows into
Lakes Bay, spanned by a bridge rails
ed 20 feet over the new channel.
Addresses on the subject were made
by railroad engineers, Col. Earl S.
Brown, of the United States War De-
partment Engineers, members of the
Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce,
Atlantic City Yachtsmen's Association,
Philadelphia yachtsmen and city Off
Gals.
If the Government will dig the canal
and construct a Ian and the State
would contribute towards the cost of
the bridge, the plan would. it is stated.
promptly receivet he approval of the
railroads. There are six bridges to be
opened to let a vessel through the
Inland Waterway, which threads its
way under them. By the new channel
it would divert the course of the wa
terway into Lakes Bay and only one
bridge would have to be opened. The
plan of the bridge suggested is the
quick lift type. The fact it will be
raised 20 feet over the surface of the
water would make it necessary TO
open it only to permit vessels of the
larger size to pass.
Two advantages are pointed out
that would result. One is that it
would tap a new flood of water from
Lakes Bay which would flow to the
sea by way of Absecon Inlet. 1t would
cause a "scour'' across the bar at the
mouth of the Inlet that would help
materially to keep it at the depth de-
sired, 20 feet.
The other is that it would encour
age the use of yachts in the bays and
channels. The bridges aver the Tho
roughfare are not to be removed. The
new canal would enable the vessel
traffic using the Inland Waterway to
avoid them through providing a new
route. r. would divert the vessels in
to Lakes Bay and at lower point
the vessels would re-enter the inland
waterway.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-25
LEGION OBSERVES
AMERICANISM A
Mainland Post VIII Hold Import
ant Meeting This Tuesday Eve
ming to Discuss Show.
COUNTY CONVENTION THURSDAY

Mainland Post, American Legion,
will hold an important meeting this
Tuesday evening al Legion Hall, to
discuss the plans for reproducing the
musical revue, Chen Chaud. On
Thursday the County Convention will
be held here. with Mainland Post as
host to the County delegates.
In their efforts to eradicate the radi-
calism now prevailing throughout the
State and as a move for the promotion
Of Americanism in the foreign colo
MES. OF the many New Jersey cities,
every unit of the American Legion
will observe Friday, April 81, as
"Americanism Day" This celebration
will directly precede the May Day pro-
gram of the revolutionary organiza-
tions in the State and is designed to
put a damper on the spread of the
propaganda circulated secretly by this
element, advocating the overthrow of
the present government.
The Legion in its program has hit
upon this novel educational scheme to
aid in enligtening aliens. in this coun-
try as to the form of government they
are subjected to here and to encour-
age them in taking out citizenship
papers and establish a respect for law.
The work has been extensively carried
GU by Legion posts in every part of
the State in various ways. One of the
most successful has been the essay
contests on A~mericanism which have
attracted hundreds of students and
have been declared by educational au-
thorities to be one of the most effect
i've ways Of brin ging the topic fore.
most in the minds of the coming gen
Grafton.
Many posts have made elaborate
plans with the assistance of school
faculties, for the observance of this
day in the schools.