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New Britain herald., 1924-05-09
sX CONDEMNED PRISONERS
 ARE PUT TO DEA TIL TODAY AT PRISON >M LOUISIANA
WILLIAM J. BURNS HAS RESIGNED HIS OFFICE
World Famous Detective Follows Daugherty Into
 Retirements

Washington, May Civilian J. Burns, whose activities have been a storm center in several senate inves- tigations, has resigned as Chief of the Justice Departments Bureau of h. vestigation.
 Selected for the post three years ago by Attorney General Daugherty. the world famous detective has borne the brunt of much of the criti- cism leveled at the administration of the chief he now follows into retire. ment.
 Burns letter of resignation, laid be- fore Attorney General Stone today. asked that his retirement from office be effective immediately. The resig- nation was accepted by the Attorney General on those terms.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-09
One Threatens Mrs. Patsy Sisti of Kensington With Revolver While Pal Looks for Money.

In a burglary at the home oT Patsy sisti of Carbo Lane, kensington, yes- terday afternoon two unknown men, after attacking Mrs. sisti and gagging her ransacked the house securing s6s.
 Mrs. sisti was aloe in the house. except for a small child. She heard a noise at the door 10 the kitchen. Going to the door she opened tt and came face to face with two men, who had their faces covered with hand kerchiefs. one of the men having gun in his hand. Ordering. Mrs. sisti 10 thros up her hands. the pair en- tered the house.
 Hearing a small child uho vas Iy- ing in a cradle in the next room cry ing NIT. sisti started toward the room to quiet the child. She was attacked from behind. gagged and forced to sit in a chair guarded by the man with the gun. Thinking. to frighten the men she pointed tosards an sdioin- ing room and indicated that her hus- band vas In Led. She vas then told by the man that her husband was at work in his barbership. After ten minutes the men left the house. 4 search by Mrs. Sisti showed that the men had ransacked every room and had stolen ses.
 Constable Brown was called into the case and after securing mintHe description Of the men started an in- pesfigation. Judging from the fsFnii- iarity which tke men displayed uifh the house and their kn0Sle9se ef Mr. sisti being al rork in his barber shop { is thought that they are local men.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-09
Hartford Couple Be- lieved On Board Orca Inbound From Europe, Via Canada - Vessel Able To Proceed.
5. $. Ontario Also Has Blaze Under Control and Reports Ability to Make Boston Without Aid.

Boston, May s.-Word from the steamer Ontario, which caught fire off Block Island early today and later brought the flames under control, was that she would arrive here about 1880 p. m. The latest message said that the steamer Cretan was standing by. No details of the fire were given.
 The Metropolitan line steamer Cal win Austin, from New York, arrived today two hours late, having been de. layed by going to the assistance of the Ontario. Captain Robinson said that he picked up the ontario's distress call at 1880 a. m, when the Ontario was 10 miles east northeast iof Block Island.
 The Calvin Austin came up with the Ontario near the Vineyard sound light vessel and Captain Bond of the on- tsrio informed Captain Robinson that the fire was under control and the steamer did not need any help. Cap- tain Robinson said that there was no outward sign of damage to the on- tario.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-09
Three Patients Released
 From Smallpox Hospital

Three patents were rieased from the Isolation hospital today and preparations were made Tor the re lease of several others in the early part of next week.
 The patients returned to thelr homes today are. Howard Newton of I1z Stanley street; Charles E. Rockwell of 5z5 Church street. and Elizabeth Thompson or 92 Fairview street. Shortly after he was re- leased. the Newton boy was returned to the Junior Republic al Litchfield.
 Unless there are new patients or unforeseen developments. the isolation hospital will be emptied Of patients by June 1. Dr. Richard w. Pnilen, superintendent of health. believes.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-09
Only Two At Most Fired Fatal Shots, But Their Identity Has Not Been Disclosed By Companions.
Extra Precautions Taken Against Any Interference From Outside - Crime Committed Three Years Ago.
y The Associated Press.

.iS The Associated Press.
 Tangipahoa Parish Jail, Amite, La, May g.-The death march of six italians to be hanged for the murder of Dallas Gaines began at 1l:55 o'clock. Those to be executed were Joseph Bocchio and Andrea La mantia, of Chicago; Joseph Giglio and Roy Leona of Brooklyn, N. Y., and Natale Deamore and Joseph Rini. of New Orleans.
 Deamore was led from the cell at hat time accompanied by a priest.
 Giglio and Rini were led out of lheir cells at 12:l2 accompanied by TWO priests.
 The order of execution was changed and Leona went to the scaf- old with him.
 To Die Together.
 The priest stood with his hand on i.eona's shoulder while second priest was beside Deamore. The eXecutioner put the moose around Leona's neck and adjusted the black cap.
 The same procedure was gone through for Deamore. The double rap was sprung at 12:0l D. m.
 The men apparently died instantly, tndcr the law they were 10 hang for 20 minutes.
 As as he led to the seaffold, Dea- more said.
 T am going to heaven"
 As the mask was being adjusted, he cried: "They hanga me. They hanga me!'
 Leona kissed New Orleans deputy sheriff before he was led to the gall lows.
 The second pair and the escort halted fin the inner corridor pending removal of the bodies of Leona and Deamore.
 As Rini and Giglio started down the stairs from the cell to the lower floors, one Of the two remaining pris- oners began to shout wildly. A jailer quictcd him.
 Rini and Giglio. after a few min utcs of waiting, began 10 pace back and forth. Both apparently were de- termined to die gamcly.
 Lamaniia stabbed himself with knife under the right shoulder blade, inflicting only few scratches.
 The traps were placed in position for the second pair at f2:25 D. m.
 l.ini and Giglio were returned to their cells. Bocchio and Jamantla were brought out, leaving Rini and Giglio for the last.
 Bocchio and Lamantia mounted the platform as the nooses were com pleted.
 Bocchio had 10 be supported as ho was placed on the trap. Lamantia apparently was unconscious as he was carried 10 the scaffold. A chair was placed on the trap and he was seated in it. Bocchio could barely stand and a priest held him erect as he said a prayer. Bocchio had been vir- iually in a state of coma since he collapsed early today.
 The trap was sprung at 12:37 D. m. The chair fell through the trap with Lamantia seated in 1t. The priest standing over the traps read prayers. The second pair apparently died in- stantly.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-09
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.. May s.-1'he steamer

Baltimore, May g.-The steamer Ontario. of tho Merchants & Miners Transportation company's fleet, re- ported afire off Block Island, left Bal timore Tuesday for Boston. She was scheduled 10 stop at Newport News and Norfolk. She carried passengers and freight from Baltimore. which was augmented by passengers and freight taken on at the Virginia ports.
 Captain William J. Bond. one of the veteran shippers Of the Merchants & Miners line. is in command.
 Twenty-two passengers boarded the Ontario at Baltimore for Boston &C., cording to the passenger list. They in- cluded T. H. Chamberlain. Mir. Fee and Mir. Colburn. Arthur Blady and wife, Miss 4. J. Collins. Miss NJ. F. Burns, r. K. 1rreson and wife. and Miss F. Leydon. all Of Boston; Mrs. and Miss Hutchins, of Worcester. Mass.; II. c. Dorsey. Gloucester, Mass: r. l.. Cook. Richmond. Va, and eight passengers from Baltimore. The company had no record of the passengers going aboard at Norfolk, officials said.
 Brief adyices received at the lines offices here stated that the fire broke out in the cargo to which 1t was con- fined and was under control. No dam- age was done to the ship it was stat cd. Another ship of the line was standing by. The Ontario carried a general cargo.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-09
HONEST TAXI DRIVER
New Yorker Returns Gems Worth s15,0O0 and Owner Promises Co Have Him We'll Rewarded.

New York. May e.--John Coey. honest taxi driver, blushed 'modestly today as Mrs. Charles NJ. Swift Of Ferrisburg. Nt.. thanked him profuse- ly for returning 10 her the jewels worth s7s,000 which she left in his cab the other day.
 How can thank you!" Mrs. Swift exclaimed.
 Coey shifted uneasily.
 Words cannot express my apprc- ciation; you did something most un- usual" Mrs. Swift continued.
 Coey was embarrassed. and flushed.
 Words cannot express my appreci- ation." the woman assured him. I'll certainly sec 10 1t that such a fine deed is not left unrewarded."
 Then Coey grinued.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-09
FOR BIRTH CONTROL
IT. c. Wells And Others Endorse Pe- titions Presented to British Ministry of Health.

London, May e.-Iimitation Of the population is of vital importance, ac- cording to the petition which H. c. Wells, the author, Miss Dorothy Jew son. labor msmber of parliament, and others of Hon, Mrs. Bertrand Rus sef's birth control committee present. i to Minister of Health wheatley this afternoon
 The deputation asked that the doc prs at the government maternity and telfars centers should be permitted give birth control information to hose desiring if.
 In refusing the request Mr. Wheat ' said that In cases where birth autrol advice was advisable on medi- ai grounds the patient should be re- erred 10 private doctors or to hos ,ifsis.
 Dn hearing this Mir. Wells spoke up irongly regarding what he termed fass distinction, saying that ricl .omsn could get all the information hey wanted and that the labor gov rnmenf, as a democratic body, should tpt continue the former "aristocrstic- olicy of the health ministry and re- trd working women as simply ma
 iai for breeding
New Britain herald., 1924-05-09
Los Angeles Invaded by
 Pest of CaterpilIars

los Angeles. May s.-Blackbirds and house wives today were fighting against an army of billions Of cater pillars moving against the southwest ern outskirts Of Los Angeles and de- voring plants and flowers.
 The housewives, complaining that their children canot come home from school without walking on worms. were sweeping caterpiIisrs of their sidewalks and spraying them off their lawns and flowerbeds with insecti- rides. The Blackbirds were eulping with happy appetites and arriving in new swarms hourly for the feast.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-09
Arrested for Theft of
 Cutlery From l.. F. & C.

Joseph Rental and Stanley Bartlie- witz were arrested today by Policeman Thomas J. Feeney and William s. sfrolIs as a result Of an investigation made by the police into the theft of a quantity Of cutlery from the Ian- aers. Frary < Clark factory. Rental is charged with the theft of the srti- ries. and Bartliovitz was arrested on s charge of receiving stolen goodA
New Britain herald., 1924-05-09
JOHN 1. DOYLE SLATF'
 FOR CONTESTANTS s,s,
May Be Named at Meeting of Charity Board
 Tonight

John l.. Doyle, democrat and a member of the school committee, will succeed William c. Cowlishaw as su- perlntendent of charity, and he will be named to that position at tonight's session of the charity board unless there is change in the present plans of the commissioners, it became known today.
 Doyle was one of several being con- sidered for the appointment follow ing the withdrawal of ex>Alderman John r. Gill, a republican, who was slated 10 get the job as a reward for his campaign activities in the interest of Mayor A. M. Paonessa. Others who were considered were John Fa- gan, democratic town Committeeman from the fifth ward, who declined the appointment, and F. W. Smith, for many years in the grocery business.
 Within the past few days the choice of the commissioners narrowed down 10 Doyle and they have been await ing his decision as to whether he would accept the appointment. &C., eorulng To reports In city hall.
 The board is scheduled to have a special meeting tonight at o'clock to iill the office of superintendent. At the regular meeting last "Wednesday night, Frank Riley was elected chair man but action was postponed in the matter of appointing a successor to MT. Cowilshaw.
 Mir. Doyle. the prospective appoin- tee, is serving his first term as n member of the school committee, having been elected last year. He has been active in, and m officer of Daly Council K. of c. The commissioners who urge his appointment believe he will make good superintendent be- cause Of his training as q welfare agent Of the Stanley Works.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-09
America Wins World Title
 In Court Tennis Matches
By The Associated Press

By The Assoctated fTesa
 London. May a.-America won the Bathurst cup. emblcmatic of the inteE- national championship at court ten- his. through the victory Of Jay Gould. Of Philadelphia, over F. NJ. Baerlein. the British champion. in the singles today. Gould defeated Baerlein fi1 straight sets. G-5. s-s. s-1. America having ciinched the cup the remain ing singles match scheduled will not be played.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-09

Poughkeepsie, x. r.. May s.-Hurl- but Griswold of New Britain, Conn. a freshman at St. Stephens college, Annandale- e-on Hudson, is in the col- lege infirmary as the result Of injur- ios which he suffered last night when he was knocked down and dragged for some distance by an automobile driven by another freshman on the college campus. His injuries are not believed to be serious. Griswold with some companions was on the way to chapel at the time.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-09
Huntington, Mass, Has Two ThiIdren With the Smallpox

westfeld. Mass. May s.-The dis 0very Of two child cases of smallpox i Huntington. town or 1.se9 in- abitants 1z miles west of here. has ..d the authorities to ciose down the sniy grammar seh0oi in tbe siiiare ou ibs advice Of IH. Harold E. Miner, . stats health officer.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-09
Two 100 Ton Rocks Just
 Miss Wrecking a Train

Baltimore, May 9.--A rock slide at Sandy Hook, near Harper's Ferry, to- day blocked traffic on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. An express train was passing. one of the rocks strik- ing the side of car. badly damaging it. The train carried no passengers and no one was hurt.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-09
MAIN STREET REALTY DEAL
New Britain Lumber Co. Purchases Building in Which Hudson Lunch. .room Is LHated.

The New Britain Lumber Co. has purchased the Main street building in which the Hudson Lunch is located. The property is located on the west side of Main street, a short distance north of the National bank building. The building includes three apart ments and a store besides the lunch room. The transaction was made through the Watson & Jones agency.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-09
Fire Under Control,

Vineyard Haven, Mass. May s.-A message from the coast guard cutter Aeushnet received here today said that the fire on the steamer ontario was under contrpl and that the steam CT was proceeding for Boston. T he Acnshnet, the message added, was not needed and the steamer Nantucket had gone V the assistance Of the on- tario.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-09
LOSS 0F S6,0O0 IN
 BERLIN BANK BLAZE
Damage to Institution Itself Re
 ported Only About S20O
SPARKS START GAS BLAZING
Giana X Ronketty's Store Damaged to Extent of S2,50O--New Britain Fire men Respond to Call And Extin- guish Flames.

Damage estimated at about s6,000 was caused by fire in the Berlin Savings Bank building in Kensington this morning, the timely arrival of New Britain fire apparatus saving the building from destruction. The blaze was confined to the upper tenements of the building. but the water dam age to the lower tenements and the store of Giana & Ronketty was very heavy.
 The savings bank loss was caused by water and was estimated at about s2OO. The stock of the Giana X Ron ketty store was damaged to an extent estimated at about se.500.
 Charles Anderson, who occupies a second floor tenement in the building, was sleeping when the fire broke out, and his tenement filled rapidly with smoke. When he was awakened the effects of the smoke and fright over came him so that he had 10 be car ried from the building.
 Spark Ignitcs Gas
 The fire started in the tenement oc- cupied by George Kanupka on the second floor. Kanupka said that he was rearranging the gas pipes in his pantry where the meter is located when the fire started. He had shut off the gass at the meter and removed one of the pipes. In turning another pipe with wrench. the wrench slip red, caused spark which ignited the gas that was escaping from the pipes.
 The flames sprang to the ceiling and quickly burned through 10 a room on the third floor used for storage pur- poses and contained old mattresses and other such articles. The fire damage was practically confined 10 this room and to the roof Of the building which burst into flames just as the fire apparatus from New Brit ain arrived on the scene.
 Two lines of hose and chemical line were turned on the flames and the water poured to the lower tene- ments and into the store.
 Waited For. selectman's Authority
 When the New Britain fire depart ment was notified of the fire, there was some delay before the apparatus started because of the fact that the party that called did not have the proper authority. One of the se- lectmen of the town arc supposed to notify the local officials before the apparatus can be sent to surrounding towns and 1t was several minutes be- lore a selectman could be reached.
 Other occupants Of the building who suffered from heavy water dam age were Joel Erickson and family and Charles Lawton and family. The heaviest damage was in Kanupka's tenement which is located directly un- 1erneath the storeroom where the flames were raging. Practically all Inc tenants are covered by insurance, excepting Kanupka.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-09
ICE BLOCKADE BROKEN

B. The Asscciafed Press.
 Duluth. Minn.. May s.-Breaking the second serious ice blockade at the head of the lakes this spring, ten ships. including the Canadian passen- ger liners, the Ham0nie and Huronic. had reached the Duluth-superior har- bar at i0:45 a. m. today.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-09
THREW BOTTLES ON STREET
New Britain Men, Arrested in Meri- den. Appear in Police Court and Pay Costs Of sf5 Each
Especial to The llerald).

Meriden, May e.-Herman Thibo- deau and George Gravel, both of 55i Main street, New Britain, had their cases nolled upon payment Of sl5 costs by each man, when they were arraigned fin the police court this morning on charges Of breach of the peace. The two men were arrested last night by Patrolman Thomas Dal- ton on North Colony street. after two soda bottles had been thrown from a machine in which they were riding. and broken on the pavement
New Britain herald., 1924-05-09
VOTE IS BLOCKED

Washington. May s.--A senate vote on the question of overriding Presi- dent Coolidge's veto Of the Bursurn pension bill was blocked by Senator Dial. democrat. South Carolina. who refused unanimous consent to lay aside the tax bfll.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-09
MAYOR ASKED 10 STEAK

Mayor 4. M. Paonessa has been in
 ited to speak al a meeting of th. tnico club of Waterbury next Tues lay noon at the Elton Hotel. Water burr. The ciub. raodeied after th. Eiuamls idons ard I:Oiart clui,s holds ia gs hieh sft s1sressea b men in all walks oi sle.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-09
German Socialists Ask
 Referendum on Report

Bf TEh Nss0FIHfeH FTtss
 Berlin. May s--The executive conn mittee of the German socialist party voted today 10 ask the government to hold a popular referendum on &C., eepfance or rejection of inc Dawes reparation report.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-09
OLDEST NoANK WOMAN DIES.

New London, May s.-Mrs. Mary s. Lathom. the oldest resident in the village of Noank. died last night in her stth year. She Nas born in Led yard. but spent most of her life in Eosnk
New Britain herald., 1924-05-09
.oT.Kr x ITALY.

Rome. May s.-A seismic shock Of appreciabie force was registered sf Axeliino. northeast Of Naples. at s.se a. m. today. says a message from hat city.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-09
COAST STEAMER AEZRE OFF BLOCK ISLAND AND OCEAN SHIP CRASHES
 WITH FREIGHT BOAT NEAR QUEBEC
AUTO SWEPT OFF BRIDGE BY RAGING
 TORRENT AND FAMILY OF SIX BROWNS
Serious Flood in Upper ,o,. ,""aches of Potomac and -tsa af?:,,,aeg 'ag at Rate of
 ''asao1F IS an Hour.

Martinsburg, W. Va. May s.-Six members Of the family of William Miller, an orchardist, were drowned in flood waters of small mountain stream 10 miles from here late yes- terday. according to reports received here today.
 Mir and Mrs. Miller and four Of their children met death when an automobile truck. in which they were returning from fishing trip to their mountain home in Berkeley county, w. Va, was swept from a bridge by the raging waters. Their bodies were recovered this morning.
 Rainfall extending over a period of S6 hours caused the little mountain stream to leave its banks.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-09

Washington, May s.--A flood on the upper reaches of the Potomac river today was reported in advices receiv- ed here to have caused the death of six persons near Martinsburg, w. Va. and the wrecking of train at Har- pers Ferry.
 The river was said to be rising al the rate of 9 or 10 inches an hour. The collapse of bridge was given as the cause of the deaths reported.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-09
Crash in Fog.

Father Point. Que. May s.-The Royal Mair Steam Packet Liner Orca, bound with passengers from Europe to New York by way of Quebec where she landed passengers yesterday col. lided last night in a dense fog abosa SO miles east of here with the steamer Porsanger.
 The orca was hit ainidshirs and a hole torn in her side about l5 feet above the water line. The bow of the Porsanger was erumpled and her stem twisted. No one was injured and it was stated the liners were able to proceed.
 Pumps Being Used.
 The Porsanger. Norwegian freighter. was on her way from Ham, burg via Shields. England, for Mon treal. The Orca, of fg.eo0 tons. was said to be taking water hut able to control the intake with her pumps. The Porsanger is 4.2sT ton vessel.
 The Orca which left Southampton April ss had discharged most of her passengers at Quebec and was on her way with a remaining 50 passengers to New York.
 Damage 10 the Porsanger. while said to he considerable. vas under stood to be well above the water line and not to have caused any leakage.
 Hartford People on Board.
 Among the passengers believed to be on board the Orca are Mir. and Mrs. l.. Richard. Of Hartford. Conn. Mrs. F. Backus and Mrs. 4. Y. Fiske of Minneapolis, and Mrs. A. F. Briggs Of Philadelphia.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-04-24
Pioneer Daughters Haze
Annual Breakfast

daughters Of no Pioneers Of
Washington prior 70 1870 assem-.
Died "Wednesday az the Hotel Wash.
lngten Tor their annual breakfast.
About zoe members from different
sections Of the state honorod Sanh
Isabella Byles Ward tMrs. ID. n
Ward and Isabelle Biles pnew
iNrs- N. 5. Drowl cousins who are
survivors Of the party that came
thru Naches pass In isss.
The colons OF the society. rcd and
white. developed in red peoples and
white sweet peas. aitmciively deco.
mtci the tables. Mrs. Edmund
howden. In behalf Of Mrs. Morgan
D. Carkeek. president Of tho HIS.
touoai society, presented the honor
sueSts with oorsagss OF orchids and
swec; peas.
Myrta Bagloy Jennsr (Mrs. Earl
Jrnnen was the efficient toastmis-
ires. presenting Mrs. W. A. plckey.
y no read an interesting paper for
her mother. Mrs Ward. and Mrs.
Ethel ~. Ames. who read the paper
Tor Mrs Drew. on personal rem.
inisosnees Of their perilous trip TO
the state. Mrs. Romsyuc Jansen
contributed a group OF songs and
Mrs. Alta Drew Borst some plano
numbers. A reception on the mezza.
nine floor concluded a very delight.
ful afternoon.