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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23
Sleeping Sickness affects Girl;
In State of Coma For 7wo Weeks
DIES FROM INJURIES
Julius Grass, 65, Was Struck BY Troll
ley Car Sunday Night-P. & +. Cor
bin Employe for AZ Years.

Julius Grass, who was struck by a
Plainville bound trolley car at the
Wooster street crossing Sunday night,
died this morning at $3.50 o'clock at
the New Britain General hospital
where he has been confined since the
time of the accident. He celebrated
his 65th birthday on February 5.
AS as result of the accident the man
sustained two fractures of she skull,
front and rear and compound frac-
ture of the left leg as well as numer-
Gus decorations and abrasions about
the body.
Mr.. Grass had been employed as a
lockmakcr at the +. & T. Corbin
plant for a period of az years. He was
born in Germany and was a member
of the Sons of Veterans. the Schwaben
Nercin and the New Britain quartet
club. He is survived by his wife.
The funeral will be held Saturday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the
Erwin Mortuary chapel. Rev. NJ. w.
Iaudian. pastor of st. Johns Ger
nan Lutheran church will officiatc and
nterment will be in Fairview ceme-
cry.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23
Babson Looks for Active
Stock Market This Year
New York, Penn, and
Ohio Industry Slowly Re-
covering From Depression
BY ROGER w. BABSON.

QUOTED Locally only bS The Herald.
4 New York, Feb. 23, Roger w.
Babson is now on his annual trip Of
4 inspection. With some 10000 miles
of travelling he will lstudy conditions
in 26 leading centers Of the United
States. His report divided into eight
sections presents an unusually valu-
able picture of current business con-
! ditions. Section two, which is issued
today, treats of New York, Pennsyl-
vania, Maryland and Ohio.
"As New England was the first Sec
tion to be hit by the depression and
the first TO recover" says Mr.. Babson,
/ 80 New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio
being the second section to be hit,
naturally is the second section to re-
cover. In 1920 the center of the de-
preston was at Bridgeport, Connect
cut; but by 1921 the center of de-
preston had moved to Akron, Ohio.
From Connecticut to Ohio-however
business is today in fair shape. The
steel industry is back to S5 per cent
OF its capacity; coal mining is very
active; the carpet factories and tex
tile mills are exceedingly prosperous:
the agricultural sections and the nu-
merous small factories of these states
are getting on much better. New
York city is feeling fairly optimistic.
The hotels are full and the retail
stores are doing good business.
There, however. is no such riotous
spending of money in the restaurants
and theaters as during boom times. !
The principal industry of New York |
city is banking and jobbing. The bank
ers are not especially optimistic over
the prospect of lower money rates for |
1923. excepting those who sell bonds. |
OF course, as money rates decline the |
demand for bonds Increases and bond
prices strengthen. Certain banks sive
already been obliged to reduce their
dividends and more reductions may
be expected by other institutions.
The jobbers of New York city are
facing some uncertainty. Their work
Is very largely importing and export
ing. The tariff has handicapped them
Notwithstanding the op-
timistic figures on foreign trade which
he Department of Commerce is issu-
ng. Whatever the figures may show.
these exporters and importers
ind it much more difficult
% do business. This, Of
(ContiDtIed on pnpe Nineteeu1
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23
No Change Today in
Fuel Situation Here

There were no new developments in
the fuel situation today, but the usual
number of appeals for coal were re-
ceived at the office of the mayor. As
has been the custom for the past
three weeks, the cases are being in
vestigated by Mayor A. NJ. Paonessa
and Secretary Paul Robinson and
those which are urgent are turnec
over to the charity department for
action. Insofar as is spossible. the
charity superintendent, is taking care
of all cases called to his attention by
the mayor.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23
HEARING FOR JACKSON
ON CHARGES BY VETS
Mayors Secretary Says In
vestigation May Be
Held Next Week

Mayor A. NJ. Paonessa will hear
the complaints of veterans organiza
tions against Secretary H. c. Jackson
of the war service bureau, anent the
management of the finances Of that
bureau, some evening next week, Pau
Robinson, secretary to the mayor
said this morning after a conference
with the mayor. Mayor. Paonessa is
still confined to his home on Stanley
street with hard cold
The veterans claim that Jackson
failed to carry out the plan under
which the bureau was organized, by
not allowing organizations other than
the American Legion to have voice in
its business. They ask a complete
accounting and reorganization of the
committee in charge Of the bureau.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23
Kecncy Goes Free


Berkeley Springs, w. Va. Feb. ga
The case against c. Frank Keeney
president OF the West Va. United
Mine Workers. who was put on tria
here as an accessory to murder in tho
Logan county industrial disturbance
ended abruptly today when Judge
Woods threw out the indictment or
motion OF the prosecution which al
legged there had been tampering with
witnesses.
The motion was made by n. ID. Al
len. prosecuting attorney of Morgan
county, who declared that four i'm
portant witnesses for the state had
disappeared and the prosecution
would not attempt to continue the
case without them.
Judge Woods indicated that in such
circumstance nothing remained but
for him to grant the motion. To this
r.. C. Townsend. counsel for Seeney,
objected, declaring that the witnesses
in question were also witnesses for the
defense and three of them had como
to him day or two ago asking pro-
lection from deputy shcriffs from II
foreign county" They told him he
said, that they had been compelled to
make statements which were untrue
He had sent them to another hotel
and they were at present, he added.
not far iron, the courtroom, saying
.wc haNe not got to go far for them"
After q brief conference, Mr.. Allen
told the court thc men would not dis
russ the case with him and il would
BE useless for him to proceed without
them. Judge Woods agreed with him
aud keeney was freed.
Mr.. Allen filed with the court
number or papers which, he said, were
"propa ganda" sent into Morgan coun-
ty by Joseph ID. Cannon OF New York
city. whom he described as Social
ist supporter
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23
DE VALERA NOT TAKEN
/ PRISONER As RUMORED
C0sgrave Makes Denial,
Though Other Rebel Off
cials Are Captured

London, Feb. ga Central News
dispatch from Dublin reports ru-
NOR that the Free State government
has arrested Eamon De Valera and
Liam Lynch.
Detectives of the Irish Criminal In
vestigation department, the dispatch
adds, made several important captures
early this morning. The men taken
included five of the principal irregu-
lar leaders, The authorities were ex-
tremely reticent as to the results of
the operation, but it is rumored that
De Valera and Lynch were among
those taken.
1t is understood, the correspondent
asserts, that the irregular army
council was surprised while in session
in house at Drumcondra.
A dispatch to the Evening Standard
from Dublin shortly afternoon says
the secretary of William Cosgrave
head of the Free State, denies that De
Valera had been captured.
Raid Is Successful.
Dublin, Feb. 23.-Five Irish irregu-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23
Moving Picture Men Here
Favor Proposed Statute

John Glackin, Harry Burke, John
Contaras, and Peter Perokas, repre-
sentatives of New Britain theatrical
interests, were scheduled to appear
before the judiciary committee of the
legislature at 1880 o'clock this after
noon at the state capitol to endorse
moving picture bill now pending.
The proposed bill would legalize the
admission of children under II years
of age to moving picture theaters on
days when school is not in session.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23
Y, w" FUND NOW S9,S97.9S
Predictions That 1t Will Reach S10.-
900 Shortly-Driye Is Continued
For Another Week.

Almost $4,000 was reported re-
ceived in cash and pledges at the
final luncheon of the Y. w. c. A. drive
for $11,716 at noon today. The fol-
lowing amounts were reported today;
Team 1, s219; team 2. $3.50: team 3,
s430.75; team 4. $3.50; team 5,
s2OS.s4: team 6. sS22.6o; team Z,
$2S5.66; team s, s2s9.5o; team 3
(Berlin) s141.65.
The amount received today was ST.
ia, making a total of s9,S97.9S. In
thanking the workers, the mems team,
the luncheon committee the newspa-
pers and others for helping in the
drive, Mrs. p. B. Stanley, chairman,
predicted that there were enough
pledges outstanding to put the sum
over $4,000. She announced that al
though luncheons will cease, the
drive will not close officially for an
other week.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23
WARREN RESIDENTS ARE
LOSERS In BANK CRASH
individual Losses to Depositors In
Savings Dept. Expected to Run as
High as $1,000.

Warren, Mass, Feb. 23.--Residents
OF this town face heavy losses as de-
positors or as stockholders in the
First Nationa, bank here through the
theft of S213,000 of its securities.
Bank Examiner Howard w. Black
resumed today the work of checking
up the banks affairs still declining
to say what conditions had been
found Chief Examiner n. s. Jean
similarly has maintained reticence.
The bank conducted both savings
and commercial departments and in
dividual losses to depostors in the
former win run as high as $4,000. In
the latter the towns account of about
$4,000 is believed to be among the
largest
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23
FORD FOR PRESIDENT
Michigan Democrats May Endorse
I1i,ycr King As Their 1924 Candi-
date At Today's Meeting.

Detroit Feb. 23.-Possiblity that
Henry Ford might be endorsed as the
party's presidential candidate in 1924
overshadowed all other business be-
for Michigan democrats when they
met in state convention here today.
Mr.. Ford was selected by Wayne
county democrats to head the delega-
ton of l37 in today's convention hut
few expected the manufacturer would
appear personally.
No statement has been made by
Mr.. Ford's close friends. as to his at
titude on the political situation.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23

DIR. Brown was sick for ten days
but he never broke his promise. Il
cannot write because il would ruin
her trip" he said. His wife is some
where on the Indian Ocean.
Relatives decided to write the man
ager of the tour at New York enclos-
ing a letter with the news to Mrs.
Brown. which she will receive when
she arrives in New York several weeks
hence.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23
Husband, Dying, Refused to Write His Wife Lest
News Spoil Pleasure Of Her Trip Around World

Ashtabula. o., Feb. 25.-Because of
an agreement entered into last Octo-
Der between Dr. H. Milton Brown and
his wife. when the latter started on a
tour around the world-to write each
other only cheerful letters-Mrs.
Brown is unaware that her husband
is dead and buried. News of the
agreement was disclosed by friends
today.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23

cial comment on the persistent re-
port that they possessed vital in.
formation which If made public now
would hamper the final solution of
the tragedy"
information in the hands of the
police does not bear out the theory
that bootleggers were responsible for
the mysterious Staying OF Remington,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23
~ RECEIVE SENTENCES.

Manila. Feb. 23-Twelve native
leaders of seditious society on the
island of Samar, convicted of rob
bing the people, have been sentenced
TO prison terms from six months to
two years.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23
Miners Escape Flames.

Wallace, Idaho, Feb. 23-The Her
cules mine at Burke, north of here,
was reported on fire early today.
Messages received here stated all
miners were out of the mine.
The Hercules, property of the
Day Brothers, is one of the richest
and best equipped mines in the state.
1t has paid dividends since 1901, to-
falling more than $4,000, 600. A
lead-silver ore is mined.
This is the second mine fire in
this vicinity this year. The Morning
mine at Mullan caught fire on Janu-
airy 23, three men losing their lives.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23
JERSEY CHURCHES GUARDED.

Jersey City, Feb. 23.--An order di-
recting constant guard of all Roman
Catholic churches in the city was dis
tributed by Chief of Police Batters to-
day after request from priest
wtnse name he would not reveal.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23
DEATH OF w. H. POND.

Hartford, Feb. 23.--William H.
Pond, clerk in the office of the school
fund in the capitol and senior in Off
cial service of the approximately g.
600 persons in the states employ, died
at the Prospect hospital Thursday eve
ming of pneumonia. He had been i'll
for a week.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23
30 MINERS ARE SENTENCED
UPRLSON FOR THREE YRS.
IN WEST VA. STRIKE RIOTS
BATTLING
MILEAGE BOOK Change
Serve Notice They VIII
Take !. c. c. Order to
Court for Ruling

Washington. Feb. s3.-Iiailroad
representatives before the interstate
commerce commission today gave no.
tiee of the intention OF the carriers to
institute court proceedings TO block
the recent commissions decision Or
dering reestablishmant OF the inter-
changeable mileage book system Civ
Ing reductions OF 20 per cent IA pas
senger fares TO travellers.
Before going any further with this
matter" Wolfe Bikle. counsel for the
Penn. railroad, who also spoke for all
eastern lines, told the commission, II
want to give notice that any ste.
taken here is taken subject TO oil,
right to ligitate the commissions d.
eision or protest In any way agalns,
any detail or principle involved In H.
Subject to that reservation VIC nrc
prepared to discuss the rules ana
regulations which may be put into ef-
feet II the sale OF mileage books is
eventually authorized"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23
FORMER AMBASSADOR ILL.

Philadelphia, Feb. 23.-Charle-
magne Tower. former ambassador to
Russia and Germany, who is III in a
hospital here with pneumonia, was in
a critical condition today.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23

bank marked mo funds" was made
good later by him, the police said
they discovered.
The police turned their attention
10 a scrutiny of Remington's eorre-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23
so. Jumps Three stories.

New oYrk, Feb. 23.-Three per-
sons. one of them a woman of so.
were injured early today when they
jumped from windows and fire es-
capes in an East Side tenement house
fire, believed to have been of incen-
diary origin.
Scores of others were rescued from
fire. The fire was the fifth one that
occurred within radius of three
blocks in an hour. The four others
were quickly put out.
Mrs. Fannie Berger, so. jumped
from. third story window Both
her legs were broken. Two men
who jumped from fire escapes were
not expected to live.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23
THE WEATHER

Hartford. Feb. 23.-F'orecast
for New Britain and vicinity:
Fair, colder tonight; saturday
fair and continued cold, north
west winds.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23
Appalling Loss Of Life
When Two Story Frame
Rooming House is Des.
troyed Early Today in
Western City
Gotham People Injured
When They Are Forced to
Jump to Safety-In Idaho,
Miners Escape From
Burning Tunnel.

Kansas City. Kan. Feb. s3.-seven-
teen persons are believed 10 have per-
ished In the fire which destroyed a
two story frame rooming house here
early today. Twelve bodies have been
recovered and search is being made
for those OF five other persons be-
lieyed to have lost their lives in the
blaze. Only three bodies have been
identified.
The identified dead are: Mrs. Elisha
John.
Bodies of five adults and seven
children have been recovered.
Survivors said today there was nc
warning of the impending danger.
that it seemed as though the entire.
structure was enveloped in flames
without notice.
Many Were Trapped.
Unusual construction of the stair
way in the building is believed by
firemen to have trapped many per-
sons. The stairs lead to a center cor
ridor on the second floor which
branches out in four directions. Per-
sons blinded by smoke coming from
the west side of the building it was
pointed out easily could run by the
head of stairs. This, Mr.. Colston said.
is what happened to his wife and two
children who were directly behind
him when he made his escape.
The building, located in the Ar
mour district, caved in within Is min
utes after the fire started.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23

New York. Feb. 23.-The Eastern
Railway presidents conference today,
voted to contest the recent order OF
the Interstate Commerce commission
providing for the sale Of interchange.
able mileage books at reduction %
20 per cent from the prevailing price.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23
s5oO.OOO Loss at Hamilton.

Hamilton, Ont, Feb. o3.-Fire to-
day destroyed the four city office
building owned by the Lister Estate,
opposite City Hall. The loss was es-
timated at more than $500,000.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23
Martial Law Is Reported
Declared in German Town

Berlin, Feb. 23.-Martial law has
been declared in Borchum says
despatch to the Central News. in con-
sequence of yesterdays disturbance in
which French soldiers fired on a
crowd with fatal results.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23
Clue in Remington Murder May
Reach Across Continent to Ct.
Murdered Man Had Written to Friends In This State Of
Death Threats-Wife Tells Police He Had Lived In
Fear of Assassnation-Police Drop Bootleggers
Feud Theory.

Los Angeles, Feb, ?s.-The dual
life credited to Earle Remington,
electrical engineer-at night mixing
with cafe and hotel parties where he
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23
All Plead Guilty to Con-
spiracy in Ciftonvine
Fight That Cost Lives
Of Sheriff and Six Men
c. Frank Kceney, Preident
of State United Mine
Workers, Freed on Muir.
der Count When Case Is
Thrown Out.

wellsburgh. w. Va. Feb. 23. -
Thirty miners, indicted for conspiracy
In the Cliftonvillc strike riot which
cost the lives OF Sheriff II. Duval and
six of the attacking party last July
pleaded guilty today and were sen
fenced to serve three years each in
the prison.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23

The officers said they wefk search
ing for Remington's private papers,
The police denied they had in Jail
outside Los Angeles. man suspect
ed OF the Staying but made no offi.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23

IT Is announced by George X, Home,
captain of detectives,
Remington probably was connect
ei with a number Of liquor snug
Cling gangs in this district. Captain
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23

Essen, Feb. 23 (By Associated
Press)-The French have decided to
replace German customs officials by
French throughout the Ruhr.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23

-. 10 show that he
NOnhecurut STATE Libra In any trouble
Advt. Dept, ek given by Rem
'iarsfe,s Cnnr logger for some
80 F"s" a returned by the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23

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

worked In his office whe
orders for banks-was
further today by officials
tiS responsibility for his =
q week ago,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-23
Raid Is Successful.
J.,nh J,;,,o J,;,l :u.nn,,

Continued on Page 21.)
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1923-03-16
ROSTER OF ORGANIZATIONS
HAMILTON LABOR UNIONS

Traces Council Tues No
4th Friday T. ..~
BARRIERS Union No 132 Mondays Hall
Brckayers No IL and 4th Tuesdays T. c. Hail..
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks. Temple
Building Council Friday
Cigar Makers Union No Mondays,
Bakers Union No 81 Saturday,
Carpenters Every Thurs Labor Temple
City Fighters Tuesday
Electrical Workers Union No 648 Wed Temple
Letter Carriers No. Tuesday,
Machinists Local No. 241
Maintenance of Way Employees and 3rd Sundays T. c. Hal
Molders' Union No 68 Monday Labor Temple
M Auxiliary ..~.2nd & 4th Friday Temple.
No
Musicians Local No. 81 Friday
Metal Polshers
st 3rd Mon Temple Henry
Pattern Makers "- - mist and 3rd Fri, T. c. Hall
Paper Every Thursday Temple
Retail Clerks Union No 19 Mondays Temple
Stove Mouners Union No and 3rd Fri, T. c.
Stationary Engineers No 81
Stationary Fremen No SO 4th Thurs Labor Temple.
switchmens Union No 13o Monday, Hall,
Theatrical Stage Emp No Sunday
Typographical Union No 29o WedMabel Warren
Teamsters and Chauffeurs No 175 Thurs
Womans Union Label League
Street Car Mems Local Friday
MIDDLEToWN LABOR UNIONS
Trades Council Tues T. C.
Building Trades Council Every Thursday T.
BARRIERS NO. ~ ""'""","..."".".""'".""last Mon ..
Brkayers No 81 and 8rd Mon
Carpenters No 1477
Steel, sat following A. R. M Co Ton Pay
Letter Carriers No 1873 ..... .- - - - 49, .m.
Poishers ....~.~.~...~2nd 4th Thurs
Musicians No 321 Sun, A.
Musicians No First Sun, Franklin
Paint, Dec, Paper Hangers No. 643.1st
n." "....
-
Pressmen No 235..~second Monday - -
Sheet Metal Workers No. 143
Stage Employees No. 232 Every -
Stationary Fremen 264..........2 End and 4h Wed m -
Typographical Union No 487......First Monday
DISTRICT ORGANIZATIONS
Louis
BUSINESS
Molders Rowan, Ave Bell Phone 4os-x
Alachinists Ted Smith, 81 s. 9th Bell
Carpenters Herman Perpngon Sycamore
Painters ".Wm. Siekman, 444 S.
lPumbersJack Dedrck 104 Central Ave; Phone
Jack hief. Mape Ave-
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1923-03-16
UNIONS DESTROYED
And Bosses Could Set
Wages, Declares
Steel Head

Pittsburgh, Pa.-The president of
the anti-union Wheeling steel cor
poration wastes no time in excusinp
his opposition to organized labor.
Neither does he indulge in patriotic
pretense when he attempts to smash
the Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Union.
Instead, he frankly declares that if
this union is wiped out he will have
a free hand in setting wages. This
declaration was made to the official
correspondent of the Amalgamated
Journal, published by the Amalga-
mated Association of Iron, Steel and
Tin Workers.
No better defense of trade union
ism could be made than this acknow-
Judgement that organized labor is the
barrier exploiters of labor can not
overcome
Anti-unionists rarely make such
blunt statements. Usually they con-
ceal their intent by patriotic lip SER
vice, charity and welfare work and
emotional appeals to unthinking en-
ployes who are continuously lectured
on "the tyranny of labor unions"