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New Britain herald., 1924-07-10
PARTYKA IS BLAMED
 FOR DEATH OF RYAN
Coroner Holds New Britain Man
 Crlminally Responsible
FATAL ACCIDENT MAY 9TH
Victim Was John Ryan, Also af This City And Car In Which Traged, Occurred Was stolen From Charles 4. Parsons Early same Night.

Winsted. July 10, - Findings in three Litehfeld county fatalities were made today by Coroner a, A. Her. man,
 John Partyka, of New Britain. is found eriminally responsible for the death of John Ryan Of New Britain. who was killed in an accident 10 an automobile May at Norfolk. Three others in the machine which was driven hy Partyka wore seriously in- Jured. The coroner says the car was stolen in New Britain May from Charles A. Parsons, Partyka has been In Litehheld jail since the acei- dent, without bail. charged with mansaughter.
 Carl C. Jestersen Of Winsted is ab- solved from blame for the death of Alice A. Benslee. II. who was struck by Jestersen's machine here, June i6.
 Raymond r. Russell of Pittsfield. Mass, operator of truck, killed Wm. German of Ashley Falls. Mass, at Canaan. Conn, May % Is cxonerated from criminal responsibility. The find- ing says German was intoxicated and walked into the path Of the truck.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-10
DAWES IS GLnuuy ut
 BRYAN'S SELECTION
Is Friend of Long Standing of
 NebraskaS Governor
DIFFER IN THEIR POLITICS
Republican Nominee For viee-Presi- dcncy Issues Formal statement In Which He Congratulates His op- poncnt From the West.

Chicago. July 10.-deneral Charles G. Dawes, republican yice-presidential nominee, expressed his pleasure today that the democratic presidential nomination had been conferred upon his old friend. Governor Charles w.. Bryan. of Nebraska, the state where the general formerly lived. He Issued this statement;
 Governor Bryan and differ sharp ly, of course, in political matters, but that has never interfercd with the personal friendship which, for so many years, united our families, and which started in 1889 when William J. Bryan and set up housekeeping within three blocks of each other on D street in Lincoln, Nebraska.
 T am glad Of the honor which has come to Governor Bryan and to. the city of Lincoln and the state of Ne- braska in his nomination for the vice presidency"
New Britain herald., 1924-07-10
ELKS HAVE BIG PARADE
Upwards Of 20,000 Members Take Part In Proccssion--Seventy Bands Play Stirring Music For Marchcrs.

Boston, July 10,-Undismayed by forecast of showers, upwards of 20,- 900 members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of E,lks made ready today for the parade of their 60th annual convention. Nearly three thousand other Elks came in by spe- cial trains from New York, New Haven, Fall River. Providence and other points, and it was predicted that the parade late today would be the longest in the orders history.
 Led. by Grand Esquire Charles H. Grakelow of Philadelphia as marshal, the procession will be reviewed at the state house by Governor Charming II. Cox and at other points by Mayor Curley and by Grand Exalted Ruler John G. Price of Columbus. Q. Sev enty bands were assigned places in line. Many business houses declared a half holiday.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-10
MADE ALL HIS THINGS,
 EVEN HIS OWN COFFIN
Now This Will Be Used at Funeral of Grand
 Rapids Man

Grand Rapids, Mich, July 10. - Frank Home Made" Way, who made good his boast that he could make everything he needed except food, died yesterday in his self fitted work shop and will be buried Saturday in a coffin he made year ago when his health began to fad.
 Way, who was 69, made his own hats, shoes, coats, trousers and vests, and even his own false teeth. In the little workshop, where he has spent an average of 12 hours daily for the last 23 years and where he was found dead yesterday. he made his own cigars. He was for many years a familiar figure on Grand Rapids streets because of his picturesque home made attire. He earned neces- sary money by painting signs.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-10
GOVERNOR BRYAN SELECTED
 70 BE DEMOCRATIC PARTY,S
 CANDIDATE FOR VICE PRES.
SPEECH. MAKING PART 0f DAVIS CAMP AlGN Candidate 10 Carry Fight h'''ectly to People of
 Country

." York, July 10. -- John w, oaris, democratic candidate for nresi. dent. intends 10 carry his light direct to inc country m series Of nddresses, q nuIober of which Nlll be delivered m inc west.
 This part Of his campaign plans was disclosed today nt his first formal conference with newspaper cores pondents since his nomination yester- day by the democratic national eon- Nention. Other details remain 10 be worked out In conference with party leaders.
 Mn. Davis declined 10 discuss cam paign issues at this time explaining that such a discussion m advance of his formal notification Of his nomina- ton would be premature. The time and place of this notification are still to be determined.
 For the present. at least, Mir. Davis will make his headquarters at the home of Prank L. Polk, under-sscre- tary of state in the Wilson adminis- tration, but determination has not yet been reached as to whether he will establish permanent headquarters in New York or West Virginia.
 Mr. Davis said he expected to re- turn to his home town Of Clarksburg to greet his ncighbors and friends in advance of his formal notification. He had accepted an invitation to attend dinner of the American Bar asso- citation tonight at Philadelphia. but he cancelled this engagement immediate ly after his nomination.
 Replying to inquiries Mir. Davis said he would sever his connection with the law business. He is a mem- Der of the same firm that Grover Cleveland was when he was nominat- ed for the third time.
 Although he did not retire until a late hour last night. Mir. Davis was about early today and in company with Mir. Polk visited the Waldorf As- toria hotel, where he met the cor respondents and later was in confer- ence with Chairman Huh, of the democratic national committee, and other party leaders.
 It was not until today that the presidential nominee met Governor Charles w. Bryan, of Nebraska. his mate. They were introduced as Mir. Davis entered the room where the democratic national committee met.
 Governor Bryan was standing at the entrance talking with group of friends when MT. Davis arrived with MT. Hull, Senator Walsh of Montana and other party chieftains.
 After the meeting of the committee, Mir. Davis returned to the home of Frank l.. Polk where he spent much of the day Tonight he planned to return to his home at Locust Valley Long Island.
 Mr. Davis has made no plans for the immediate future, other than to to obtain a needed rest. He said that like everyone else who had anything to do with the convention, he was well worn out.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-10
Woman Photographer Gets Message That
 Tells Sons Death

nes Maines, Iaga, lulH To- Mrs Edith Nalansy, 2 lelegfar RheT, happened in a newspaper afiies here last night as q com meTeial telegraph wire soundsT clicked eff repeatedly ''ns"- the newspaper 0fiire eall, The regular operator was not Ehont, so Mrs Malansy answered the call, The message she received was a news story from Me- Gregar Iowa, saying that James Maloney. aged ls, had hesn drowned in the Missis- sippi river there. lio was her son, She tainted Hospital physicians said her condition was serious,
New Britain herald., 1924-07-10
Bridgeport Negro Arrested
 After Assault Upon Woman

Bridgeport, July 10.-Ilarry Deem, negro. was arrested here today, charged with carrying concealed weapons, following an assault on Mrs. Antonette Guerra, 40. which she told the police was committed by negro. She said while in the cellar of her home she was struck over the head with blunt instrument, Dean ad- mitted having been in the cellar and said he went there to get some wine. He carried a blackjack, numerous keys and a screw driver.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-10
REBELS DEFEATED

By the Associated Press
 Buenos Aires, July 10.-The defeat of the Sac Paulo reyolutionists is am nounced in an official bulletin given out to the press today according to a Rio Janeiro dispatch to La Nacion. The official bulletin says that marine forces surprised and defeated the rebel contingent, capturing S2 officers end men. It adds that the govern- ment forces are contnuing to attack the positions still held by 6e rebels. acting with precaution and endeal or ing to cause the least possible damage.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-10
TRUCK DRIVER HELD
 UNDER NEW RULING
New Haven Man Had Load of
 MediCated Alcohol
JUDGE BEERS DECISION
Court, in Binding Over Accused, Re- fcrs to Recent Decision on Medical Alcohol Handed Down by Chief Justice Wheeler.

Bridgeport, July 10.-On the strength of a recent decision handed down by Chief Justice George w..
 Wheeler relative to the transportation fmedicated alcohol, probable cause was found against Thomas J. Casey, aged 21, of No. 1439 Quinnipiak ave- nue, New Haven in city court today and Casey was bound over to the September term of superior court in bonds of s5,o00 charged with trans porting liquor
 Casey was arrested Tuesday by
 Federal Enforcement Agent Edward B, Doolan, group head of the federal
 liquor forces in this district. The truck which he was driving, containing IS barrels of alcohol, was seized. when the seizure was made it was thought the alcohol was pure grain alcohol which might be used as a Of "whiskey" Investigation showed that it was medicated alcohol. When 1t was discovered that the all cohol was me1icate1 alcohol, the federal agents decided it would be fu- tile to attempt to secure convict < on charge of transporting liquor. IL was therefore decided to turn the case over to the state courts. With Justice Wheeler's opinion to the effect that transportation of alcohol so medicated that its medication ingredients can be removed, is illegal, it was decided by Judge Ralph T. Beers in city court ttday to bind Casey over.
 ' The truck is said to be the property of John c. Castricona, No. 1341 Haley street, New Haven.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-10
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Court Uphelds Right of
 Teacher to Punish Child

Bridgeport, July 1o.--Acting Judge J. Moss Ives in common pleas court today rendered verdict for Mrs. Julia B. Walker. Fairfield school prin- cipal sued for s2,00o by Mrs. Emma James. Mrs. Walker had punished. The right of a school teacher to in- fIct corporal punishment is upheld and the court finds that the punish ment of Jimmy" was not excessive.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-10
CASE IS DISMISSED

New Haven, July 10. - Federal Judge Thomas today handed down an opinion in which he threw out the case of the National Grain Corp. against Clifford B. Wilson of Bridge port, receiver of the corporation which was a claim of s1,S00 damages. The court critzed Wilson in selling s2,00O worth of cheese for s2OO even though the corporation was a bank rupt at the time and had no jurisdic- ton over the cheese.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-10
Severe Storm Sweeps Over
 Italy, Doing Much Damage

Rome, July 1O.-A severe storm swept throughout Italy today dam aging ships in enarly all the ports and flooding the lower parts of Naples. Lightning struck the steamer Tomaso Di Avola in a dock yard in Genoa where she was being repaired. In northern Italy hail damaged the crops whiles terrific cyclone swept Zara. uprooting trees and devastating vine wards v
New Britain herald., 1924-07-10
Twin Girls Stricken
 With Appendicitis
 at the Same Time

degant and NaTtah Azarigian, aged 2, the two daughters of AE and Mrs, Lean Azarigian, who live on a farm in stanley Quarter are eanyaleseing al the New Britain General hospital after appendicitis operations performed by pr, Moses II, kupelian and nr, George W, Dunn,
 The two little giris who hear a striking resemblance 10 each other were both taken sick Tues day night and Dr. knpelian, the family doctor, was called Tn, An examination disclosed that both had been seized with acute ap. nendieities and their removal ta The hospital was ordered, Gegant having the more serious ease, she was operated upon at ance and yesterday morning vartan went under The knife The twins are now on Inc road to recovery,
 II IS believed to be the first time in The hospitals history that twins were admitted at the same time and for the same ale ment,
New Britain herald., 1924-07-10
Wife Murderer Aged IS
 Hangs Himself in Cell

Herkimer, N. Y, July 10.-John Henry House, aged 7S years, who was held in the 1Ierkimer county jail here on a charge of wife murder, hanged himself in his cell during the night. House, who had been mar ried five times, was alleged to have killed his wife at their home in Co., lumbia Center, July 3.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-10
FALL PROVES FATAL

Waterbury, July 10.-Arthur Rogg of S4 North Elm street a printer, died at the hospital at two o'clock this morning as a result of injuries sus- tained last night when he fell from the sidewalk to the bottom of an ex- cavation at the corner of South Main and Union streets An acquaintance informed the police as to the mans identity. He died as the result of concussion of the brain. Medical Ex- aminer Dr. A. A. Crane was today performing an autopsy The deceased Is survived by his widow
New Britain herald., 1924-07-10
Duncan and Mitchell Four
 Up on Hagen and Smith
-t,la-ed Press.

Weybridge, July 10.-George Dun can and Abe Mitchell, leading British professional golfers. were four up on Walter Hagen and Macdonald Smith, the American stars, at the end of to- days play of 36 holes in their 72 hole four ball foursome for international honors and a purse of 300 pounds al St. Georges club.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-10
KILLING WAS aCcIpE,T,u

Bridgeport. July 1o.--Coroner Phe- Ian returned a finding of accidental death today in the case of Milton Willis. 1e of Brookield. killed by the accidental discharge of gun July {. Willis was about to hand the gun to Edward Wilcox. 14, when 1t was dis charged.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-10
CAMPAIGN PLANS

New York, July Preliminary discussion today of campaign plans for Governor Bryan of Nebraska the democratic vice presidential nominee centered about a plan under which he would devote a major portion of his time and energies to the Mlssissin- pi valley and northwestern sections
New Britain herald., 1924-07-10

today it had filled many new pages of political history, rising in dramatic force from the violent struggle twelve Kan in the party platform through the record breaking deadlock between the supporters of William G. McAdoo and Governor Alfred F. smith that held through 100 ballots before a presidential nomination was in sight And in the closing scenes came a new
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New Britain herald., 1924-07-10
Nebraska Man Is Se- lceted At Closing Ses- sion W Convention Alter Being Approved By John W. Davis.
Pledges His Support and While McAdoo Sends Congratulations, They Are Very Curt-William Jennings Pleased

New York. July io--John ". Davis Of West Virginia and Governor Char les W, Bryan Of Nebraska, are the Democratic party's candidates for president and vice president.
 Emerging on the i0srd ballot as the Democratic national conventions choice for the presidential nomina- ton. tho West Virginia lawyer and diplomat swept away great waves of bitterness churned up during the IS preceding days of the stormy con-
New Britain herald., 1924-07-10
.rARn nE THANKS

I wish 10 thank all relatives and friands for the kindness and sympathy shown us during the illness and death of my believer husband. also for the beautiful. floral offerings received.
 Signed: Mrs. J. B. Foyer.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-10
ToPAcro CROP SHIPPERS

Springfield. Mass. July 10.-The tobacco plantations in this part of ths Connecticut valley are suffering se- verely from drouth according to re- ports received today. Garden pro- duce also Is feeling the lack of rain.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-10
HUGHES HEADS BAR ASSN.

Philadelphia. July 1o.- Charles F.. Hughes. secretary Of state. today was elected president of the American Bar association at its annual meeting.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-10
TAKES OFFICE NEXT WEEK

New Haven, July 10.---Sheriff James Geddes of Waterbury will assume duty next week it was stated today at the office of the county commissioners.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-10
NURMI WINS BOTH
 DISTANCE MATCHES
Captures i,5OO Metre Race as We'll as the 5000 Metre Event
AMERICANS STILL. LEAD
Yankee Athletes Win First Two Places in Pole Vault and Also Ham- mer fhrow-standing Is '. $. 4. IiT-Tiniand i0a.
'. S. HAS BiG LEAD

olympic stadium, cnIombes, France, July i6.--Ihe United states had an imposing lead oyer Finland at the end of todHy's final events. The point score was United States i75; Finland i03i Great Britain i0is; Sweden 2i,s; France I3is; Switzerland i0i Hungary TAI south Africa 5; Sorway 4; New Zealand f; Dem mark 3; Canada 2.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-10

flict. Then. taking command imme- diately, the new head of the party guided the convention swiftly toward
 the selection of his running mate, the brother of William Jennings Bry- an, his most vigorous opponent throughout the balloting. When the convention adjourned at 2:24 a. m..
New Britain herald., 1924-07-10
WIFE SUES HUSBAND
Josephine COnfOrti Brings Civil Ac- tion To Recover On Property Io- cated In Plainyillc.

An action has been brought by Jos ephine Conforti of Plainville against her husband, Louis Conforti, in which she seeks to forecose on a piece of property held by her husband. The alleges that the plaintiff is in possession of $500 mortgage on the property on which neither inter est nor any part of the principal has been paid since 1917. Atty. Morris D. Saxe represents Mrs. Conforti.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-10
THE WEATHER

Hartford. July 1D.-Forecast for New Britain and vicinity: Thunder showers this afternoon or tonight; Friday generally fair and warmer.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-10

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Arizona state miner., 1924-05-24

conner, after several months res
idence here. declared emphati-
cally in favor of about Is first
class funerals, several of which
have occurred since. While the
rest are deferred. however, evic-
tions continue and his own hangs
in the balance. with the chances
that he may furnish one of the
interrments-one can never tell.
But it gives one a shivery feel
ing to note the eagle eye of the
"czar who must be consulted"
is taking in every utterance of
his subjects, in the church, the
school, the municipality, and the
business life of our little COM
munity.
Arizona state miner., 1924-05-24
Hog-tieing the Town May
Lose Its Charter.

Only 20 odd ballots cast in the
Wickenburg city election? Five
hundred population is required
for Incorporated towns. Is our
city able to hold her charter as a
municipality with such a show
ing? To hold her municipal or
ganization so as not to be liable
to her bondholders, who have
the right to step in and demand
settlement when conditions look
bad, less business combines and
more community life will have to
be shown. At the rate we are
going, our city organization will
be nil long before the bonds are
due, viz, 1888.
Arizona state miner., 1924-05-24

What is your impression of
Salt River Valley?" asked an
Eastern passenger.
Never saw it. but from its
name naturally formed the idea
that it was a great place for
marshy lands, covered with al
kali and salt grass, like the region
around the Great Salt Lake, "
was the reply.
Herein is a suggestion that the
Salt River Valley has been mis-
named, that is gradually Offset
ting all the energetic boosting of
its people. First impressions"
are not always correct and in
this case what is Phoenix doing
to correct it. Why not change
the name to Maricopa Valley?
Arizona state miner., 1924-05-24
Yavapai Ike went hunting last

Yavapai Ike went hunting last
week. His quick eye caught
a badger crawling into a hole,
and he started to dig it out with
a long stick and the help of his
dog Uno. The dog dug the
critter out. Twas a skunk and
Ike has been sleeping in the barn
ever since.
At IL o'clock the father of the
girl shouted. Young man is your
self-starter out of order?"
That don't matter so long as
there's crank around the
house,"
Susan B. Anthony, sister of
ID. K. Anthony of the Leaven-
worth Times, many years ago,
met VIM. Jennings Bryan at a
prohibition convention. ''Mr.
Bryan" said she. Il hear you
are going to run for President
againw
Yes" said Sixteen-to-ere.
I have thrown my hat in the
ring"
To a friend. Susan B. later
confided: Il would have known
his hat if / saw it in the ring.
but swan his head has grown
clean out of my recollection.
Arizona state miner., 1924-05-24
Presbyterian Church Notice.

The last service in the old
church will be held next Sunday.
You will be there, all right,
Sunday School at 10 a. m.
Morning service at II: 100 a. m.
Evening service at 800 %. m.
We are planning a great day
for next Thursday, at which
time we will dedicate the new
church. T. S. HUNTER,
Pastor.
Arizona state miner., 1924-05-24

Ku Kluxers to number of /. 900
were initiated into the order in
open air meeting at Stoneybrook,
l.. l., on the 10th. Over a hun
dred women were among the
number. At Stockton, Calf,
the same night over 500 were
initiated, all in white robes.
Twenty thousand klansmen held
a carnival at Fresno. Calf, last
week under permission of the
board of supervisors. At Santa
Barbara a khan lie detector ap-
paratus solved the mystery of
dynamite murder that killed ]. J.
Mcclure Of Los Olivas last De-
cember.
Arizona state miner., 1924-05-24

Chas. Shontz has been so busy
with his own business that he
has had little time for other peo-
ple's. Having received the high
est number of votes for Council
man, Charley naturally graces
the title of Mayor of Wicken-
burg. The other day he thought
the State Miner was going to
boost him into defeat, but in this
case our boost wasn't a knock at
all.