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New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
Old Age Pensions Goes Down To Defeat, 26 To S, With Senator Covert Voting Against It.
Dog Vaccination Bill Causes Hot Debate-9O,OOO Stray Canines Roaming About State, Is Report.

Hartford, April 19.-The bill which would provide old age pensions of dollar day for persons over 70 was reject d in the senate by a vote of 26 10 after an unfavorable report had been received. The bill was intro- duced by Senator Harter and was sup ported by the democrats.
 Those voting to reject the bill were Doty, Bidwell Trumbul, Covert, Christoph. Beers Golden, Beisiegel, Fills, Rogers, Park, Wilder. Challeng- CT, Atchison. Platt, Kenealy, Child, Ash. Brooks, Rudd, French, Pierson, DePeyster.
 Those voting to reject the commit tees unfavorable report were: Dig nam, Tone. Clyne. McGrath, Gibbs and Harter.
 Too Great a Burden.
 Senator Fills in reporting the bill. declared that while it had a worthy motive it would impose an enormous burden on the state. He told of the hearing when ex-Congressman La Cuardia. of New York. had appeared in it's favor.
 Senator Harter spoke brieay. de- clarirg that the report was most uH- fcrtnnate. He said the bill only asked for one dollar day for the aged to keep them from the aims hotise.
 Mc(iratli Champions Bill.
 Senator McGrath supported the bill, declaring that it would put a pad lock on the almshouses of the state. He said 1t had been put into operation in other states and was favored by so- cial workers throughout the state. He declared that the state could well af- ford to assume tho burden of proper ly caring for it's aged.
 Tt is q means to help the needy and unfortunate and will let them die among their friends rather than in the poor house.
 Senator Dignam moved that the bill be tabled, but the motion was lost by
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New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
DRASTIC FEDERAL ACTION TODAY
 TO STOP CIRCULATING IN SUGAR
Harding And Daugherty Agree In Asking In- junction To Prevent Futures Trading-Spec- ulators Made $9O0,o00 In February-Most Sweeping Action Ever Taken By Govern ment Against Food Gamblers Market Falls Of 50 Points.

Washington, April 9. (By Associated Press)-Inunchon proceedings to completely shut off trading sugar futures were instituted Tn New York today by the federal government
 - Would Stop Futures Sales
 The governments bill prepared under the personal direction Attoney General Daughey after consultation with President aTdng asks the court to permanently New York coee and sugar exchange from entering permitting any transactions In sugar the purporng make such sale has In his possession under his control supply of sugar adequate to meet the requirements of transaction"
 $9OO,OO0 Gain In Speculations
 The action is requested the government says as result of an orgy speculation which has up the price of sugar to the consumer and which during February enriched the pocket books of brokers by S9OOOOO r
 Conspiracy Is Charged.
 conspiracy restraint of trade commerce. is charped and officials of the exchange and of the York coffee and sugar clearing house association against which injunction would De directed jointly with the exchange asked to apnear in court and answer the governments allegations
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
ANNUAL MEETING OF
 ROTARY CLUB HELD
Board of Directors Is Elected at
 Noon Luncheon Today
OFFICERS TO BE CHOSEN
President spragsc Retirsss and Sue cessor Will Be Named Next Week. Reports Describe Activity of Or ganization.

E. J. Porter, A. F. Corbin, Leon A. Sprague, Ernest W. Pelton, William II. Crowell. A. A. Mills, George c. Rogers F. Clayton Goodwin and r. O. Rackliffe were elected to serve as directors of the New Britain Rotary club for the ensuing year, at the an- nual meeting of the club held this noon at the Elks' club on Washington street.
 The directors will meet next week to choose the new officers of the club. President Sprague, Secretary Rackliffe and Treasurer Mills sub mitted their reports at the luncheon this noon.
 pr. Fred P. Lee, chairman of the crippled children's committee report ed that six children have been SUD- piled with glasses by the club and plans are now under way to have a prominent physician operate upon a New Britain youth who has par alyzed leg which can be made useful. Members of the club granted Dr. Lee permission to 50 ahead with the plans made and all expenses will be paid by the Rotary club.
 Report of President Spraguc.
 The report of President Spraguo follows:
 "The New Britain Rotary club has now been in existence for two years and three months, In this twenty seven months one hundred and five have been held Most of hem, outside of three or four, have provided first, the bringing of repre- sentative business men of the city to- sether where they could mingle one with the other for closer friendship. second, where knowledge and under tanding of conditions that surround IS were driven home by men engaged
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New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
Raid Drug Store, Mecca
 Of N. Y. Wealthy Classes

New York, April 19.-Federal of ficers raided an upper East side tene- nent early today and seized s69,000 worth of narcotics, They arrested a custodian alleged to be one of a score of addicts who have been conducting a drug rendezvous patronized by hun dreds Of wealthy men and women. Attention was attracted to the place by long lines om motor cars before the building at all hours of the day and night.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
CIVIC LEAGUE BACK
 OF CHERRY ST. CASE Member Complained and Cobbler
 Is Fined S15O and Costs ARE DISCHARGED
No sale Proved Against Noyeck and i scherp Although Plenty of Liquor | Was Found--Boy's Testimony to be Investigated.

Liquor, assault and breach of peace cases occupied the attention of Judge George W. Klett in police court this morning. Albert Nasseline of 76 Cherry street arrested on a complaint received from member of the Civic League, on a charge of violating the liquor law, was fined s150 and costs.
 Policeman John c. Stadler testified that raid was made in a cobbling shop conducted at 76 Cherry street conducted by Vasseline on Saturday afternoon of last week on complaint received by Sergeant J. J. King from the Civic League. Liquor and empty bottles were found in the store and in the cellar the policeman said that he found ten gallon keg of wine.
 Nasseline when called to the stand testified that he owned the liquor but said that he had it to put in his coffee which he had for breakfast and sometimes at night.
 Noyeck and Scherp Discharged.
 Nathan Noveck and Charles Scherp charged with violating the 18th were discharged by Judge Klett who, in passing judg- nent, stated that there had been no evidence produced in court that there was liquor in the bottle which police men testified they saw pass from the hands of an employe of the firm to a customer.
 Both men were arrested following a raid on Noveck's apartment at the corner of Hart and Arch streets in a block in which Noveck conducts drug store. The raid was made on Saturday, April fl by Detective Ser
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New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
". ]. DAMON SUFFERS
 PARALYTIC STROKE
Coal Dealer for Over Half Century Is in Critical
 Condition

w. l.. Damon of 250 West Main street. for many years president of the W. l.. Damon Coal O.. at 263 Church street, is in critical condi- tion at his home following a paralytic stroke.
 Mir. Damon failed to appear for breakfast at his usual time this morning and his daughter Mrs. c. w. Vivian, went upstairs to investi- gate. She found her father on his bed unconscious and immediately summoned Dr. George W. Dunn who diagnosed the case as paralytic
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
Five Story Apartment House in Center of City Is Destroyed by Flames Early Today.

Lynn, Mass, April 19.--F'ive per. sons were killed in a fire which de- stroyed the Essex castle, fve-story brick apartment house on Ellis street in the center of the city early today At least one other is missing and many occups nts sustained burns and other injuries.
 The known dead;
 Frank Tozier, George Philipot, Mrs. Antoinette Hanlon, Miss Margaret J. Nutter and Harry Fairchild
 Miss Alma Gilman is missing. Po- lice and fircmen this forenoon were making every effort to determine whether there were other bodies in the ruins
 Start On Lower Floor.
 The fire started on one of lower floors and almost immediately the interior of the building burst into flames. The 16o persons living in the 49 suites were quickly aroused, some by the cracking of the flames and some by the warning cries of other occupants. A few were able to make their way down the stairways before these were cut off by fire and smoke. Many jumped from the windows and others were taken down ladders by the firemen.
 Painfully Burned.
 Most of those injured were burned about the face or hands in battling their way through fame-filled rooms. It was believed that none of the in- juries would prove fatal.
 Absence of wind aided the firemen in fighting the fire, which menaced the business district, They were able to confine it to the apartment house which was ruined. There were many narrow escap pes when the roof fell in. Early in the day the authorities had found nothing tangible upon which | they conld base any theory as to the "susc of the fire.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
L. E. & C. PROPERTY BURNS
New Hartford House Dcstroyed- Comes As Climax to Fire Depart ment There.

New Hartford, April 19.--Just as the New Hartford fire department was winding up it's six nights fair last midnight the house of Thomas M. Heavy was seen to he on fire. The department responded and was assist ed by Winstetl firemen who had been guests at the fair. The house could not be saved but adjoining property was protected. The loss was about s5.000. Landers, Frary and Clark of New Britain own the property.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
AIRSHIPS START ON
 JOURNEY OF RELIEF Carrying Food to Ten Starving on
 Lake Michigan Island TALE OF GREAT SUFFERING
Three Men, Cold, Exhausted and Half Starved, Battle 48 Hours Through Slush, Ice and Water to Bring. Message to Civilization.

Northport, Mich, April 19.-(By Associated Press )--Cold, exhausted and half starved, three men who for 4s hours battled their way through slush, ice and open water, reached the mainland yesterday bearing news that ten others-nine men and a woman--are starving on Fox island, IS miles from here in Lake Michi- gan.
 Airships To The Rescue.
 As result of their story--a story of a battle against odds in which hu- man lives were constantly at the mer- cy of sweeping gales and shifting ice pack--two army airships are driving through the sky today to carry food to the marooned party.
 The party went to the island last fall to cut timber, carrying provisions sufficient for several months. The prolonged winter, however, did not enter into their calculations. Three weeks ago all food supplies except ing some frozen potatoes were gone.
 Start Off On Foot.
 With death from starvation facing the little colony, an attempt WAS made by four men to cross to the .painlaSl. They started on foot. but two rti,ss from the island the ice broke up and two Of the men narrowly escaped death by drowning before the retuin to the island was accomplished. "A week later the men started again but when two miles out they were caught
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New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
SERIOUSLY SHOCKED
south Norwalk Man Badly Injured When He Comes Into Contact With High Tension Wires.

Bridgeport. April 1a-Richard Hag gerty. of South Norwalk, employed by the New Haven railroad is in St. Vim cents hospital in serious condition from shock and burns he received to- day when he came in contact with high voltage feed lines, while working at the Central avenue viaduct.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
Eiue Persons Killed and One
 Missing in Fire at lynn, Mass.
WINS AGAINST DEATH
Airplanes Speed Man Half Way Across Continent From New York to See His Dying Sister.

Springfield, Mo, April 19.-Ayia- tion won over death in thrilling race half way across the continent when Major Cleverly of San Antonio, Texas, rushed in three relays yester- day from New York city to the bed- side of his mother at the Texas city. The final hop was from Springfield to his destination, which was reached before dark, according to a message received here.
 The first airplane left New York city early in the morning and flew to Indianapolis. The second airplane left the Indiana city at about 10 o'clock and landed at the local field at 1:30 o'clock. The third ship, which had come here 6rom Muskogee, Okla. to meet the officer, arose in a few minutes and headed southwest at great speed. reaching San Antonio while still daylight.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
Kansas City Bandits Get
 Safe With S1,OOO in Cash

Kansas City, Mo-, April 19.--A safe containing about s17,ooO in checks and $1.000 in cash was taken by ban dits here today from truck of the American Express Co. The bandits fired several shots before escaping in an automobile but no one was wound ed. They did not attempt to open the safe, but took it with them.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
DIES AT AGE OF 97
Mrs. Jane Mercy. Former Well Known Resident of This City. Passes Away At WOllaSton. Mass.

Mrs, Jane MoreN age 97 years, died at Wollaston, Mass, yesterday, She was a former resident of New Britain and the body will be brought here for burial Saturday on the train due to arrive in New Britain at 12:09 o'clock. Services will be held at the grave in Fairview cemetery at t2:3o o'clock Rev William Ross, pastor of the First Baptist church, will officiate. Mrs Mercy leaves one son, Frederick MoreN.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
French Undertakers Go
 On Strike for More Pay

Paris. April 19.--The French un- Certakers' union has called general strike throughout the country to sup port the wage demands of it's mem- bers in the Paris suburbs, who for the rsst month have sought an increase Of five francs day. The city of Paris is not affected by the strike order in- asmuch as undertaking here is mu- ricipal monopoly.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
CROSS CONTINENT TRIP
Four Big Martin Bombers start From San Diego for Quantico. Va, This Morning.
Morning.

San Diego, Cal, April 19.--Four big Martin bombing machines man. ned by eight officers and five enlisted men of the United States Marine Corps hopped off at the North island navy training station today at 9:15 o'clock for cross-continent flight to Quantico, Va.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
THREE INCHES OF SNOW.

Winsted. April 1s.--The Litchfeld hills were white with snow early this morning three inches falling in Nor folk and one inch here.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
THE WEATHER

Hartford, April 19.-lIorecaSt for New Britain and vicinity: Fair and warmer tonight and Friday; westerly winds.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-19
Prices Are Fixed"

Prices Are "Fixed"
 The court was advised in the bill that the exchange and the clearing house association serve no legitimate or useful purpose in the marketing in interstate and foreign commerce of raw and refined sugar but exist only as a means of contracting and specu- lating' As a result, it was added, price levels are established which are wholly speculative and artificial.
 Most Sweeping Action.
 The proceedings are the most sweeping ever instituted by the fed eral government in it's efforts to curb speculation in the necessities of life. The injunction petition was decided on after the whole subject including evidence gathered in New York and elsewhere by department of justice agents had been discussed atai Y President Harding and his cabinet and after Attorney Gen. Daugherty, who is Ill at Ashville. N. C.. had re- vised and approved the bill of com plaint.
 May Have Criminal Action.
 Although the action today was . ,lvil suit Assistant Attorney Gen. Sey- 11our announced the government also was considering criminal proceedings lnder the Sherman law and was pur- 'uing an investigation along that line.
 MT. Seymour said further that the government probably would request he courts to declare invaid the indi- 'idual contract involved in the specu- ation complained of and issue an or- Ter preventing settlements between raders.
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-29
Lloyd George C0mmends H00sier Energy
INDIANAPOLIS AND SISTER CITIES As GIANTS FORGIN
WITH DEMONIAC SPEED

There be impulse of exalted character But like
all national movements it is largely question of leadership
great leadership could set America going tomorrow r
resistible crusade VIII it come many exceptionally able
and heard good deal of others Is there of them
the divine spark his sou If there be- then salvation of
the Americans.
One discovery made during my tour which most graft
flying The attitude of shmen toward Great Britain has
been completely changed by the setting the Free State
Ireland received by notable Irish leaders in every State
and city visited with coraty which warmed my heart At
three cities received address from Irshmen thanking
for the part had taken in the grant freedom their
in the island they love dearly
Times Have Changed
Three years Irishman could have joined in welcome
British minister exmnster Such the change
short Of time by this concession 1t has removed from
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-29
MYSTERY OF LOST
DIRIG|BLE REMAINS
COMPLETE TODAY
Commander Pointed Out in
1920 Ship Unsuited for
Long Cruises.


PARIS, Dec. 29.-France's mystery
of the skies remained complete today
The ministry Of marine said:
mo additional information has been
received regarding fate Of the dirigible
Dixmude. There is no confirmation
of reports that additional bodies Of the
crew have been found. The only body
recovered is that OF the commander" d"
The huge dirigible turned over to
France by Germany at the armistice
ending the World War, has been miss
ing since last Saturday All France
continued in the widest speculation
of what may have happened aboard
the giant dlrigible, which set OFF on
her fateful voyage eleven days ago.
The ship was under command of Capt.
Du Picks de Greneda, with fifty men
aboard
The body of the commander was
picked up Friday off the northern
coast of Sicily, more than 200 miles
east and north Of where the dirigible
was last sighted
Attention was directed today to an
article which the commander printed
IN 1920 in the technical review LAero-
nautiQue, just after he had piloted the
big ship from Germany to France.
The captain pointed out at that
time certain dangers in the construc-
llon of the Dixmude, then the German
LIZ. and said:
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-29
GIRL WARDS Of
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL
WRECK FURNITURE
Four of Ten Missing Captured
After Night of RiotIng-
inmates Still Flight.
BN United Rrcss

By United RIeSs
DELAWARE, Ohio, Deo 29.-Four
of the ten girl inmates who escaped
IN an allnight riot act at the girls In
dustrial school near here, have been
captured, Mrs. Margaret Elton. ma
tron Of the institution, said this after
noon.
The seventy-five girls imprisoned in
the school gymnasium were still in
frenzy after more than twenty hours
OF milling about, destroying windows
and furniture.
Sheriff Fred Harter and his depu-
ties, standing guard outside the gym,
were kept busy lodging table lags
and chair rockers. hurled from the
upper stories by Indignant girl in
mates.
Disorders. which broke out when
inmates Of Cottage No. II declared
two of their companions had been too
severely punished for a minor infrac-
<tion Of the rules. rapidly spread to
Cottages No. and g.
School authorities lost control of
girls and riot calls were flashed to
police and sheriff's office.
When police arrived. approximate
ly 120 girls were running about in
the school yard throwing stones
through windows and defying school
1askASda 10 AtQn tkAxp.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-29

Sourbier was county treasurer and
ex-off1cio city treasurer from Jan. /,
1915. to Jan. 1. 1920. The suit was
filed by Attorney General L. S. Lesh
on behalf OF the city Of Indianapolis.
Marion County treasurers for years
have following the custom Of banking
Barrett law collections. running into
hundreds OF thousands Of dollars, and
pocketfng the interest. 1t has been
contended the law permits such pro-
cedure.
Other Suits Planned
Lesh brought a similar suit In 1919
against the late Carl Won Hake, for
Fner city treasurer. This still is pend
ing against his estate and surety,
Lesh said
Lesh said the State desires to clear
up the point so It also Will bring sim
ilar suits against former city treas
urers Of Hammond. Gary and La
Porte.
The question Is one Of law and does
not involve honesty OF former officials
made defendants, II was pointed out.
Barrett Law funds constitute pay
rnents by citizens upon public i'm
provements in cases where they elect
to spread assessments over ten-year
periods.
Amount Is Unknown
The Lesh suit charges that Sourbier
did not deposit in any public de-
pos'tories." but deposited to his own
name IN various banks and trust
companies unknown to the city" the
Barrett law funds.
The complaint states that the exact
amount OF the deposits and interest IS
not known, It being alleged SOurbier
failed TO account to and pay over to
his successor the interest so collected.
Sourbier's books for the four years
were examined by State accountants
and copies of the report submitted
to Governor McCray. who transmitted
them TO the attorney general. ac-
cording TO the complaint.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-29

II was said the decision would have
no immediate effect on the selling Of
1924 licenses, but that II the Supreme
Court upholds the lower court In
holding the law unconstitutional, auto
mobile owners will be permitted TO buy
licenses under the old law.
II this comes about, persons who
already have bought licenses will be
allowed rebates.
Omnibus" Feature Illegal
The law was held unconstitutional
because it is the result OF an "omn1-
bus" bill passed in the last few. min
utes OF the 1928 Legislature
Two of Governor McCray's bills
provided for an increase in automobile
license fees and for the proceeds of
inheritance tax collections to go into
the general fund. In the lastsminute
rush these two bills were combined
and passed as one. There is no con
nection between the TWO provisions.
Fees Greatly Increased
The law held invalid by the lower
court greatly increased license fees,
in some cases doubling them.
The South Bend Motor Bus Com
pany brought the action in Superior
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-29

die West There evident anxiety find what the
real facts about Europe and desire pursue the
right policy whatever cost very much struck by the
of downright amongst the people of the Mid
die West They seek wealth there with persistent skill and
domabe enterprise think formidable people
who throng the Mississippi Valley thinking only of riches
do them great injustice The readiness beraty with
which they give of their churches institutions and
without parallel other country the world The things
that have great appeal to them and sufficient
shown they capable of making every respond
to a call which they feel comes from on high.
Leadership Question
When America is convinced that it is her duty to save
Europe from and that by intervening she dis
racted continent America will take task hand-and not
till then Selfnterest will America to action