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New Britain herald., 1924-09-03
ShenRs Squa q Fools Bandits
 Who Planned Train HoHup
 Two Deputies Hurt in Fight
Note Left In Garage Tips Of Authorities Who Board Golden State Limited And Meet Robbers As They Order Crew To
 "Stick Elm Up" One Man Caught

Meade, Kas., Sept. 8.-A note tell ing of a plan to rob the Golden State Limited, Rock Island train from Chicago to Los Angeles, found in a garage 300 miles from here, re- suited ina sherifr's squad frustrating the holdup here last night.
 Two deputies were shot and per- haps fatally wounded in a battle with three bandits, one of whom was captured, The others escaped in an automobile, pursued by posses of of iicers, railroad men and citizens.
 Ralph Judkins, special agent of the Rock Island, said he understood the mail car contained mail worth $250,0O0.
 The pcte was found in a garage in Rossville, near Topeka, Monday night, shortly after three men had stopped for gasoline, was at first con- sidered hoax, but late Tueeday. on the possibility that it might be of value, was turned over to Rock Is- land officials in Topeka.
 Last night when the trah came into Meade, sheriff Ear Eepper of Meade county and a score of depu- ties were hidden in box cars.
 When two Of tine bandits demand ed that the engineer and Aremau hold up their lands, the officers ap- peared and the bandits began shoot ing. L. V. Kenney, deputy sheriff, and Roy Lewis, a mail clerk. who had been deputized, were sounded,
New Britain herald., 1924-09-03

and one of the robbers was seen to fall, but he escaped with another member of the trio.
 Alonzo Pizneo, believed by off, cers to be one of the bandits, was ar rested as he was climbing off the blind baggage.
 The injured men, Keeney and Lewis were taken to a Dodge City hospital by automobile and E. c. Lepper, sheriff Of Meade county, or ganized a posse to search for the two bandits, who were supposed to be hiding near Meade. Other deputies continued as far as Liberal on the train on the theory confederates might be aboard.
 Two Hold Up Engine Crew
 When the limited pulled into the station here two of the bandits step ped into the engine cab and ordered the engineer and fireman to Stick 'em up"
 The third bandit, the Mexican who was arrested, was preparing to un- couple the mail car and the engine from the rest of the train when deputy sheriffs and railroad em- ployes opened fire on the two men near the engine.
 Passengers in the brilliantly light ed train were thrown into a panic by the rain of shots which spattered about while mail clerks in their car barred their doors and prepared 10 resist the invaders.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-03
BLAINE HAS BIG LEAD FOR WISCONSIN GOv. Candidate for Renomina- tion Has Endorsement
 of La Toilette
By The Associated Press.


 Milwaukee, Sept. 3.--Governor John E, Blaine, candidate for re- nomination on the republican ticket with the endorsement of Senator LaFollette had lead of 62,S19 votes over Arthur Hirst, his nearest opponent, when returns from 1886 out of 2,67S precincts in the state had been tabulated early today. The vote: Blaine 16o,17O, Hirst s7,S51, George r. Comings 25,067.-
 In the race for the nomination for secretary of state Fred R. Zimmer- man, incumbent, endorsed by the senator, had a lead of 66,000 votes over Theodore Damann. With 1929 precincts reported the vote stood: Zimmerman S9,SS1, Damann 25,4S3, Guy Johnson 1s,953, Francis David son 16,001.
 Solomon Levitan, incumbent, also endorsed by LaFollette, was leading Henry Johnson by wide margin for the republican nomination for treas urer. Henry A. Huber was virtual ly unopposed for the nomination for lieutenant governor on the republi- can ticket. J. E. Ferris was an in- dependent candidate but his name was written in on so few ballots there was hardly a contest. Huber was endorsed by LaFollette.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-03
DWELL SEEN AFTER HE LEFT CHEMICAL SHOP
Constable Lewis Uncovers New Clue in East Berlin
 Mystery

What may turn out to be an ex- tremely valuable clue in solving the mystery of the disappearance and death Of James O'Neill, late night watchman at the Stanley Chemical Co.,, East Berlin, whose body was found hanging over a barbed wire fence in Cromwell on August s, was disclosed today by Constable John Lewis of the Berlin police, who said that o'Neill had been seen some time after he made his rounds at the factory, which were destined to be his last,
 Constable Lewis was not inclined to be informative regarding this new development, but he said that O'Nein had been seen after he had left the factory on the morning of his dis appearance. Constable Lewis declin- ed to divulge the name of his in foImant, saying that. he is working on the case and will wait until after he has thoroughly investigated the report which has come to him.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-03
st. John Suffered Most

Communication with outside islands and the United States, inter- rupted during the night, was resum- ed on Friday. Reports received from St. Croix indicate that 1t escaped without damage. On Saturday morn ing it was learned that the center of the storm had passed very close to St. John and that it was the chief sufferer of the Virgin Islands group.
 No casualties were reported in St. Thomas beyond minor injuries and exposure, but St. John reported four dead, one missing and consid- erable number of injuries.
 Aid in the shape of food and shelter was dispatched immediately to St. John. No complete estimate has been made of the extent of the property damage but it is between 800 and 400 houses of the poorer people which have been destroyed. As these people are financially un- able to rebuild, the governor has re- quested the American Red Cross to furnish the material and money to build new houses,
 Red Cross Contributes
 The American Red Cross has all ready contributed $5.00o for use in relieving immediate distress.
 The British Island of Tortola, only a few miles to the eastward of St. John suffered severely. Twenty-two deaths have been reported in that island.
 The officials of Tortola requested the governor of the three Virgin Islands to purchase for its account food. medicines and shelter to re- lisve immediate distress. This was done on the morning of September and the supplies were immediately shipped to that island"
 Captain Williams recommended that warning be given in the United States against solicitation for relief of hurricane sufferers in the Virgin Islands by unauthorized persons, suggesting to that end that the Red Cross be authorized ito solicit and receive all contributions"
New Britain herald., 1924-09-03
WILL TRY
 SPIRIT TALKING Has Completed Plans to Answer
 Questions fl Hanged GIVES AWAY HIS EFFECTS
Darrow Receives Letter From Ac- cuscd Murderer Disposing of Ef- fleets fin Event of Death Penalty Thanks Attorney for Defense.

Chicago. Sept. S.--The last will and testament of Nathan F. Leo- pold. Jr., joint confessor with Rich- ard Loeb of the Kidnapping and murder of Bobby Franks. has been made public.
 That Leopold contemplates the possibility of receiving a death sen- tence at the hands of Judge Cav erly, who now has the murder case under consideration, is evinced by letter he has mailed to Clarence s. Darrow, defense counsel.
 The letter bequeaths to the Field Museum first choice of any five ob- jects in Leopold's ornithological col lection.
 Next choice is given to a cousin of Leopold, who may choose of any three articles after the museum has made tis selection.
 Third, the museum is given its choice of any of Leopold's birds, minerals or transcripts.
 In the letter, Leopold asked Dar- row to notify the beneticiaries as soon as possibe-and before his execution. The letter also thanked Darrow for his closing arguments.
 Leopold wrote that he had been content to die before he heard that argument but that after hearing it he wanted to live. The last will was scratched out under a county jail arc light on paper supplied by the jailer.
 To Attempt to Pierce Veil.
 Leopold also has completed plans for attempts to pierce the veil shrouding death, If he is hanged. Although he is an admitted atheist, he says he will not cast out any suggestion on the possibility of an after life until he has had an op- portunity to demonstrate it's invalid ity So he has prepared ten ques- tions which he plans to attempt to answer by communicating with friends on earth should he die on the gallows. The questions are:
 Are the experiences of human life carried into the hereafter?
 "Is the intellectual or the spiritual the dominant note after death?
 ''Is the absence of the physical being an advantage or a detriment to such intellectual or spiritual hap piness?
 "Is the hereafter dimensional as on earth or is there complete om- niscience.?
 Does one retain reactions to sen- sations registered on the mind pre-
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New Britain herald., 1924-09-03
HOMICIDE CHARGED
 AGAINST GIONFRIDDO
John Fox, Aged Man, Dies as Result of
 Beating

John Fox of 3 Washington place, succumbed last night to the effects of injuries received when he Is all legged to have been pushed off the sidewalk on Washington street and beaten by Joseph Gionfriddo. Gion- friddo was arraigned before Judge Benjamin w. filling in police court this morning on a charge of man. slaughter and the case was continued until Tuesday for hearing. Bonds for Gionfriddo's release were set at S3.000 by the court.
 The injuries Fox received as a re- suit of the alleged beating became complicated Monday and hope for his recovery was abandoned at the New Britain General hospital where he has been under treatment. He was in an unconscious condition for the past two days. He suffered from a fractured hip and shock from the fall on the street and because of his age, hospital officials said his fight against death was unsuccessful,
 The original case against Gion- friddo was called in police court yesterday morning after a months continuance under bonds of $500, but it was again continuel for a month under the same bond when Prosecutor Joseph G. Woods in- formed the court that hospital offi- cials told him that it would he an other month before Fox would be in condition 10 leave the hospital The defendant is alleged to have knocked Fox to the ground on Washingt on street August f, and then struck him while he was still on the ground.
 Fox was a resident of this city for over 40 years. coming here from Ireland. He was a molder by trade, but for the past several years was employed al the Corbin Screw cor poration. He is survived by sister in Ireland and several nieces and nephews here. The funeral will be held Friday morning from the home of his nephew. Dr. P w. Fox. of s6 South Burritt street, at S:S0 o'clock, followed by a funeral mass in St. Mary's church al o'clock. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-03
DENIES THIS CITY IS
 RUNNING BURLINGTON
New Britain Not Meddling in Towns Politics,
 Hatch Says

Chairman William Hatch of the water board today took issue with George w. Hull of Burlington on the l latters statements concerning New Britain tax payments in Burlington and this city's alleged interest in that towns politics.
 Hull, who is seeking election to the legislature on the republican ticket, has mailed electors of his town letter in which he attacks Joseph Paradise, New Britain's care- taker at the reservoir, and declares that New Britain has done much to ruin Burlington.
 Hull alleges that New Britain's purchase of valuable farms has caused these lands to be deserted by prosperous farmers and has acused great decrease in tax income, par- ticularly since, he alleges, New Brit ain has caused the destruction and removal of taxable buildings.
 Chairman Hatch answers that this city is paying a considerable amount in taxes to the town Of Burlington, probably more than the land brought before his board made the pur chase. The city's holdings are as- sesed as improved farm lands while much of the other property in that town is assessed a lower rate as uni- formed farm lands. The water board chairman also claims that no buildings that could be rented have been removed from the land.
 Continuing his attack on this city and it's representatives Hull wrote:
 And further the city of New Brit ain boldly maintains upon our board oi relief as a member. it's represent- ative in Burlington who has the powcc 10 have the final decision as to wh& taxes it shall pay.
 And to cap the climax, this rep- resentative of the city of New Brit ain, whenever there may be an issue affctcing that city tries to dictate the policy Of the republican csu- cuses."
 Chairman Hatch's answer 1t that this city has no interest whatsoever in the local politics Of Burlington and regarding the membership of Paradise on the board of relief, Hatch declsws that it has not af- fected this city's holdings in any way since New Britain has never appesr- ed before the board Of relief since he has been chairman of the vateF board.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-03
PRIME MINISTER'S
 ATTEND ASSEL...v,... HerriOtt and Macdonald at .s Geneva Today RECEIVE WARM WELCOME
Dr. Nansen, of Norway, Lauds American Adhesion to Principle of Arbitration--League Receives Tri- bute from Persian Prince.
By The Associated Press.

By The Associated Press.
 Geneva, Sept, S.-Prime Minister Macdonald of England and Premier Herriot of France brought the weight of the governments of the British Empire and the French re- public to the support of the League of Nations when today they attend ed the session of the leagues assem- bly.
 A great audience which filled every inch of space in the hall gathered to greet the premiers and accorded them an enthusiastic welcome, but did not have the satisfaction of hearing either speak, for the two statesmen sat quietly with their dele gations and listened to the debate on the work of the leagues council during the past year.
 Subsequently both premiers with drew for a preliminary private talk before motoring to one Of Geneva's s beautiful parks where the were guests at a luncheon rendered by the administrative council of the city.
 A feature of today's discussion was the laudatory address of Dr.. Fridtjot Nansen, of Norway, con- corning Americas traditional ad- hesion to the idea of arbitration. He emphasized the importance of the declaration for adherence to the world court of justice made by Secretary Hughes and indicated to the delegates and other auditors his impression that the entire force of the United States would inevitably be cast in support of any reasonable arbitration development as a means of preserving peace,
 Tribute to League.
 A tribute to the progress achieved by the League of Nations was paid by the Persian Prince Arfaad Doyle, who appeared on the platform, wearing black fez. Last year, he said, Persia had expressed her doubts about the usefulness of the league, but now, he added, all the mists had been dissipated and no one could fail to see that the league was moving onward to achievements helpful to mankind.
 The Persian prince remarked that the presence here of the British and French premiers was proof that the leagus had come to stay.
 A manifestation of Amerfcan-Japs anese friendship, purposely arranged in the hope of removing any Jap anese doubts concerning the sincere amity entertained by Americans for the Japanese, despite the recent American immigration Legislation, took place today in the form of 6 lancheon offered by officials of the League of Nations partisan asso- citation of the United Stases, now in Geneva, to officials of the League of Nations union of Japan. The entire Japanese delegation, headed by Eis- count Ishii, was present.
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New Britain herald., 1924-09-03
.. S WORLD PLIERS LEAVE
 NEWFOUNDLAND ON WAY
 TO PICTOU, NOVA SCOTIA
DR. zWICK TO MARRY MISS SANDERS TODAY Ceremony to Take Place at Home of Bride in
 Newington

pr. Frank Zwick of New Britain and Miss Catherine Helen Sander. of Newington will be married this evening at 5:30 o'clock. The cere- mony will be performed by Rev. MT. Belden of Newington and will take place at the home of the bride at Newington.
 The best man will be Attorney Le- Roy Fisher of Greenwich, Conn.,, a college classmate of the bride- groom. The bridesmaid will be Miss Bettie Schraeder of Driftwood, Pa.
 After the ceremony an informal reception will follow. Dr. and Mrs. Zwick will leave for a months we'd ding trip in the west. While on the trip Dr. zwick will spend some time at the Mayo Brothers clinic at Rochester, Minn. Upon their return they will be at home to their friends at the zwick residence at 37 South High street.
 Dr. Zwick is one of the city's most prominent physicians and surgeons. He is graduate of the prep school of the Vermont Academy and of the University of Vermont. He is a for- mer interne at the New Britain General hospital and has been in &C., tive practice for the past ten years, specializing principally in surgery. He was chairman of the board of health under the Curtis administra- ton and is the founder of the tuber- culosis sanitarium and the dental clinic. He is keen sportsman and fisherman, being fond of big game hunting. and takes an active inter- est in stocking many streams for fishing. He is a member of Centen- nial lodge A. F. and A. M., Giddings chapter, R. A. M., Doric council, R. and S. M. and of Aziz Grotto, M. o. V. P. F. R.. He is an active advo- cate of health education in the schools.
 Miss Sanders is the daughter of Mrs. Helen Sanders of Newington. She is a graduate of the New Britain high school of the class of 1917. She spent two years at Mount Hol- yoke and then went to Marlborough, Scotland, where she graduated from the Edinborough university with an A.B., degree in 1922. Upon her graduation she returned to New Brit ain and for some time did Spanish translation for Landers, Frary & Clark, Later she has been with the H. c. Magee Insurance Co. of New York.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-03
Army Aviators Hop of At lO:l2 This Morning After Period Of Indecision Over Threatening Weather Expected To Ar. rive Late This Alter noon - We'll Alter Trip Of Yesterday.
By The Associated Press.

Pictou, N. S., Sept. 3.-The Amer ican world fiiers hoped off from Hawkes. Bay, Newfoundland, for this port at 10:12 o'clock, eastern stand ard time, today.
 At 12:05 o'clock, eastern stand ard time, the airmen passed over the cruiser Milwaukee, stationed about 100 miles from Hawkes. Bay.
 The f1iers passed the vicinity of the destroyer Mcfarland, the second station ship, and were lost to sight at 12:46 p. m. eastern standard time, continuing their southerly flight.
 Weather reports from off the coast of Cape Breton, along which the route of the fl.ers lay. were that while there was considerable fog off shore and 1t had been raining all the morning the sun was break Ing through the clouds and the in- dications were for ideal flying weather.
 Shortly before news of the start vas received here the destroyer Barry, in this port, was advised that the avfators were awaiting weather reports from their nearby destroyer station. The remaining stations had reported favorable conditions.
 At 10:2o o'clock the radio ad- vices reported tbe airmen had dis appeared from the view of those on board the destroyer Charles Aus purp near Hawkes. Bay.
 Later weather reports from the Newfoundland coast, Cape Breton and the Nova, Scotian mainland in- 6icsted that conditions were most favorable although fog still was hanging over the waters of the Gulf Of St. Lawrence above which the rIanes must pass and in some other nlaces scattered along the line Of light. There was only light breeze and the sea was smooth
 It is expected that the fiiers would reach Pictou between and ] o'clock this afternoon.
 Along the course of the flight, the iastroyers Charles Ausburn. Cogh- ran and Mcfarland were stationed .o direct the aviators as they passed overhead, giving them correct head ings. and to render assistance fl necessary. The destroyer Barry, acting as station ship at Pictou' was held in readiness to steam at full speed to the assistance of the t,iers if aid was needed. The Canadian destroyer Patriot also was prepared for this purpose.
 All the other ships on stations were instructed to follow at 25 knots along the route for two hours after the passing of the planes.
 With a slight breeze behind them' the airmen following the western coast of Newfoundland and flying
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New Britain herald., 1924-09-03
MISS BURNS ELIMINATES
 MISS CUMMINGS AT GOLF
Present Title-Holder Beaten in 21 Hole Match-Glcnna Collett Wins
 Her Match-Other Results.

Hole Match-Glcnna Collett Wins
 Her Match-Other Results.
 Wyatt, R. L, Sept. s.--Miss Miriam Burns of Kansas City, today elimin- ated from the national women's golf championship tournament the pres- ent titleholder Miss Edith Cummings of Chicago. It vas a 21 hole match, played in the second round.
 Miss Glenna Colett of Providence defeated Mrs. J. Renwick of Mt. Kis- co, N. r., by and B.. Mrs. Ren- wick won only two holes when Miss Collett put shots through the green into brooks.
 Mrs. Qunentin F. Feitner of New York defeated Miss Virginia Wilson of Chicago and ?,
 Mrs. c. H. Vanderbeck of Phila- delphia defeated Mrs. E E. Har- wood, Chicago, 9 and s.
 Mrs. Dorothy Campbell Hurd of Philadelphia defeated Miss Maureen Orcutt, of Englewood. N. J., and 5,
 Miss Mary K. Browne of Santa Monica, Cal, defeated Miss Louise F'ordyce of Youngstown, O., 2 and 1.
 Miss Bernice Wall of Oshkosh, Wis, defeated Mrs. Henry R. Wat son of Canton, Mass, 1 up.
 Miss Audrey Faust, of St. Louis, defeated Miss Elizabeth Gordon, of Providence, and 2.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-03
Believed That Many Troops Are Engaged In Fight That Is Pre- liminary To War Near Shanghai Battle ships Of Powers Go To Scene Refugees Flock To Coast.
JAPAN BUSHES SHIP.
 WITH 150 MARINES
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By The Associated Press.

By The Associated Press.
 Shanghai, Sept. 3.-With fighting at Hwangtu near here in progress at 4 o'clock this afternoon between the con- tending armies of two rival provincial Chinese governors, reports received here indicated that the battle lines were ex- tending toward the coast in the direction of Woosung.
 Although a large number of troops are engaged in the con- flict, reports received here from Chekiang say that no ma- terial advantage has been gained by either side.
 The eastern column is re- ported to be proceeding along the Liao river with Chang tenru, a GUY or llU miles northeast of Peking, as it's im- mediate objective, while the western column is moving to- wards Chinchow.
 It is said that the engage ment today is preliminary to a major battle at Ninsiang to- morrow, 12 miles from Shang- hai.
 According to information given out from Lungwha mili- tary headquarters, the first shots were fired at Hwangtu by the northern troops after Chi Shieh- Yuan had moved large r e in f orc m e n ts to Hwangtu.
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New Britain herald., 1924-09-03
Runaway Senators Want
 To Win Seats Again

Providence, Sept. 3.--The republi- csn state central committee today was informed by State Chairman William c. Pelkey that all of the re- publican senators now at Rutland, Mass, will seek endorsement from their compliments by running for re- election. Mir Pelksy appealed for full party support for the senators. The committee indorsed Jesse H. Met calf for the party's nomination for [. $. senator to succeed LeBaron B. Colt and set October at the state convention date.