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New Britain herald., 1924-02-13
MAKE SO6 ARRESTS
Results of Buffers Surprise Drive in Philadelphia AstonishinS-An Sorts of Offenders Arrested.

Philadelphia, Pa. Feb. 13.--Results of the first surprise drive" by police under Director of Public Safety But lcr's new plan of unheralded raids, were placed by police records today as totalling S06 arrests.
 Of this number, 125 were charged with traffic violation; S5 with liquor law infractions, and fifteen as alleged narcotic peddlers. The others were for minor attractions.
 Police, in ferreting out liquor vio- lations in the central section of the city, resorted to various disGuises. As ash wagon drivers. mechanics and other types of workmen. they visited saloons, generally in pairs. it was said, and asked for drinks. While one policeman diverted the bartend- CTS attention mnmentarily, the other quickly siphoned off the contents Of his glass into a bottle in his pocket. In this way, evidence in q number of vases was secured,
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13
BLOODSHED OCCURS
 IN BAVARIAN RIOT
1T Killed, 20 Wounded, as Sepa- ratists and TOWnspeOple Battle
By The Associated Press.

By The Associated Press.
 Berlin, Feb l3.-Fighting between separatists and inhabitants Of Pir- masens in the Bayarian Palatinatc last night resulted in the killing of IT persons and the wounding of 20, according to dispatches received from Pirmasens this morning.
 The casualties occurred during fighting for the possession of the gov ernr-~t building, which was eventu- ally set on fire. Of those killed, fl were separatists,
 Accounts Conflict.
 The accounts Of the incident as published here are somewhat con- fiicting. but it appears that 40 sepa- ratists barricaded themselves in the government building. from which they fired and threw bombs against the crowd. In attempting to eject them the crowd sprayed benzine on the building for the purpose Of burn ing it. When the lower part was aire the scparatists ceased shooting, and begged for mercy.
 One report says that all the sepa- ratists who left the building, includ- ing their leader, SchWab. government commissioner, were slain, but a later report records that but fl Of those in the building were killed.
 Latest advices said the building was still burning. The attitude of the French authorities was described as neutral.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13

said to be founded upon boom start cd for him a short time ago in one or two of the factories.
 Rev. Mir. Davis when interviewed today said he knew nothing of it and had not been approached on the sub ject, ''at least not to my knowledge" he jokingly replied. He has not an- nounced what his policy would be if he were offered the nomination, al- though it is known that he was sound- ed on a probable candidacy last cleo ton and after deliberation declined to be a candidate on the grounds that it was no job for minister. He asked his interviewer today if he thought a minister would make a good mayor.
 MT. Davis delivered an address be- fore the Young Mems Republican club of New Haven last evening. oth- CT guests there were Congressman og-
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13
HERALD WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY l3 1924

den Mills of New York and Q number of prominent Connecticut politicians. He was accompanied by H. r. Stearns of New Britain.
 President A. w. Upson of the Civic Safety league when questioned this informing said he would not be pre- pared to express his personal atti- tude for several days, but referred the interviewer to Buel B. Bassette, secretary of the league, who is the of- ficial spokesman for the organization.
 If Mir. Davis is nominated by either of the old parties, I think there will be quite a civic movement for him." said MT. Bassette. If there is any civic movement at the old primaries l presume we would be glad to see something done for him." he added.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
 TO HAVE NEW BUILDING
Tentative Plans Include Accommoda- dations for Gymnasium, Audi
 torium and Bowling Alleys

pr. NJ. W. Maloney, r. r. King and Peter Welch have been named a com mittee of Daly council K. of C., to consider the costs and the adyisabil- ity. of constructing q new building in the rear Of the present home which shall serve as a gymnasium, audi torium, bowling alleys, etc.
 This committee will shortly report to the building committee and if it is voted to proceed a meeting of the council will be called to receive and act on this report.
 The building debt has been reduce ed from $57,000 to S2S,0O0 in about two years. The council is without a meeting hall or gymnasium facilities and many members believe that in view of the reduced debt it would be advisable to proceed with these im- provements
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13
HJERPE FANoRs MOLANDER

EX-Couneilman Emil Hierpe, who was reported to be considering candi- dacy for the republican adermanic in the fourth ward. will not enter a contest with Councilman George Molander who is now an ac- tive candidate for that place. he an- nounces. The candidacy Of Cour '- man Molarser, who is one of q members Of the council, Is favored by Hierpe and his followers.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13
JURY FAILS TO AGREE.

New Haven, Feb. l3.--l'nable 10 agree the jury was discharged late yesterday in the suit of Mrs. Evclinc Morgan or Essex against the x. 1., \. II. and If, railroad tried before Judge Haines in the superior court. Mrs. Morgan claimed $500 damages for injuries received when she fell on a cement runway leading from inc waiting room 10 the subway in the local railroad station in January, 1923.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13
AT THE NEW BRITAIN CLUB.
Third Series of Entertainments Last
 in Present Quarters.

III Iftstht
 The final of series of three New Britain Club Nights will be held in the club quarters tomorrow evening, not Friday evening as had been an- nounced a few weeks ago. Incident ally this affair will be the last enter tainment which will taks place in the present quarters and special effort has been made to furnish an entertain ment which will amuse all of the members and make the night stand out in their remembrances of the old club.
 The first part of the evening will be spent in playing bridge, pool, pitch and so forth. with prizes for the win ners. Following the card events the entertainment will be furnished. The nature of the fun has been kept a secret by the committee. Manager Thornton has promised to outdo him. self in the matter of food to wind up the evening.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13
French Send TroonS

By The Associated Press.
 Coblenz Feb. l@.--Two companies of French troops hay" been sent to pirmasens, in the Palatinate. where official reports state 14 are dead as a result Of fighting with the separat- ists.
 The intor-allicd high commissioner has ordered the dissolution of the gymnasfic societies Ht Pirmasens. and a delrgaterof thc commission has in- stituted strict regulations Of street traffic, according 10 wire adviccs from the town.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13
AZIZ GRoTTO INSPECTION

On Friday evening Grand Captain of the Guard John A. Dcrthick Of Brooklyn, \. T., special deputy rep rcsenting the grand monarch, will make his official visitation to Aziz Grotto. There will be delegations from other grottoes. also fine enter tainment by the Li, eats and smokes. A large attendance is expected 10
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13
MENTION OF MINISTER AS
 CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR
But Rev. John l.. Davis Says He Has Not Been Approached on
 

Although the minister himself ex- pressed ignorance of any agitation in his favor this morning. there is a well defined rumor in the city that the Rev. John L. Davis will be a candi- date on the republican ticket for mayor this spring. The rumor is
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13
KELSEY FUNERAL TO-DAY,

Clinton, Conn. Feb. i3.--The fu- neral Of William II. Kelsey. former member of the general assembly in 1908 and l9ll took place from his home today lie had been postmas- fer and selcctman of the town. He Is survived by wife and two sons. Mr. and Mrs. Kelsey had been mar rird i7 sears.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13
15 CENTS INCREASE

Pittsburgh, Feb. 1S.-An increase of 15 cents a barrel in the price of corning grade oil in Buckeye pipe lines was announced by the principal purchasing agents when the market opened today The new quotation was s1.e5. Other grades were unchanged.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13

Requests for a second, or even third helping of your desserts are to be ex- pected when they are made with Baker's-the pure fruit extracts. Good grocers sell them.-adyt.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-13
Believed In Signs.

Why did you steal the pearl neck lace from the jewellers shop win
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-02-24

day morning. and everything viii be in
readiness for the opening Monday eyrn-
ing. Members Of the vaudeville troupe.
which will be one of the entertainment
features Of the exposition, arrived i'll
Brownsville Saturday.
Thousands Of complimentary tickets
have been mailed to residents through
out the Valley. and arrangements are
being made for a large attendance from
all towns and communities III the Val
ley.
One Of the big features Of the cx-
position viii be the most complete in
dustrial exhibit ever assembled in the
Valley. Brownsville merchants are
sparing no expense in preparing their
exhibit booths. and special attractions
are being incorporated into every ex-
hibt. Thirty-five Brownsville mer-
chants have contracted for space in the
big tent that will house the exposition.
Included IN the trade exhibit class will
be an automobile show. staged by the
automobile dealers az che city. a style
show. made possible by the clothing
stores. and many others
The departmental exhibits will also
be Of unusual interest. A complete aE-
ricultGrai exhibit has been arranged.
and various communities in the county
will compete for first honors i'll this
field. A poultry show will be conduct
ed in a special tent. and this Is expect
ed to prove one Of the most interesting
parts Of the exposition. An education
al exhibit has also been prepared.
Entertainment features viii equal
those Of any similar event ever held IN
the Valley. One Of the principal at
fractions will 30 the appearance on the
program Of Hiss Lydia Van Glider. con
tralto Of the Chicago Grand Opera
Company. who will sing each night or
the week. Miss Van Glider is in herself
sufficient attraction to bring thousands
Of people to Brownsville.
A high class vaudeville company has
been secured. which will give five
act performance each afternoon and
night. A complete change Of program
will be made each day. Members of
the company have already arrived IN
Brownsville. The entertainment fea-
lures are added without extra cost to
the entrance charge.
A stage and seating facilities have
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-02-24
ELLINGTON FIELD
FLYER KILLED And
ANOTHER INJURED

HOUSTON. Feb. 23-Onc flyer was
killed and another received minor IN
juries when nm airplanc crashed at FL
linzton Field late today.
The dead man is Captain John S
Anslny. p years old of the 18th Aero
Squadron. T. ". G. lie was piloting the
machine. accompanied by Frank y
Wool, technical sergeant of the squad
ron. student flyer.
Woods was not seriously hurt. After
the crash he walked 10 the Ellington
n cld and called an ambulance.
Captain Ansley was carried to an in
firmnry. but was dead on arrival.
WOODS suffered wounds On his face
that prevented speech. il was reported.
Ansley was IN the front cockpit The
mach ne had its nose down and fell in
that manner. II was badly wrecked
Woods was III the rear cockpit.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-02-24
Two Killed in Three-Cornered
Pistol Duel in Arkansas Town

between Will on and Jess WooIdirge as
the result Of a l.quor raid conducted by
Wilson on tha Woolridgc farm four
years ago. The men met here today and
quarreled. Both drew their weapons.
Witnesses 81 4 Wilson tripped Wool
rifge and shot him to death as he lay
On the pavement.
Edward Woodbridge. younger brother
of the slain man witnessed the Staying
aero the street. il was said. and when
Ills brother was shot started 20 the
scene Spectators declared that Edward
Woodbridge was in the m ddle Of the
street whea Wilson turned and saw
him. Wilson Immediately opened fire
but without effect. Young Woodbridge
then drew his revolver. witnesses sa q.
and fired several times at Wilson. who
fell dead beside the boy Of his vie
tim.
Police who had rushed 10 the scene
arrested Edward Woodbridge. lie was ar
raigncd before mag strnse and held
in 5000 bond pending further hearing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-02-24
NEFF CALLS ON
WOMEN TO help
ENFORCE LAW

DENVER. Feb 23.-Calling upon the
womanhood If the United States to do
it, part IN arcusing Cit zans 10 the
nece sity Of law enforcement. Govern
or Pat MI Ncff of Texas. today spoke be-
fore the Denver Womssn's Council.
which convened as one section Of the
statewide citizenship conference called
by Governor William f. Sweet, and
hs committee of l O.
Governor Neff declared he believed
the 18th Amendment n here ~ stay.
because behind it u the 18th Amend
ment. which gives American women the
right To suffrage"
The law must be respected said
Governor Ncff. Law l. the f0undn-
tion Of every country in the world. It
II As much the duty of the women a. ar
the men to see that the judgment of
cur courts il respected"
Roy A. Haynes of Washington, fed
eral prohibition commissioner, who in
president for the conference, was one
Of the principal speakers at meeting
tonight.
The strict enforcement Of the pro-
hibition law means added prestige to
I'll laws, Mr.. Haynes declared. DE
!iance and lack Of respect for il means
defiance and lack " respect for the
constitution. On this point the con-
science a. the nation should not ~ f-
:ioult TO awaken, for fundamentally
the constitution II a priceless docn-
ment and any uncnforced law u all
fect challenge 70 the entire national
Sfrurfrra
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-02-24
DEEPER PROBE
IN OIL LEASES
STARTS MONDAY.
Connection OF Administra-
ton Officials With Persons
Involved in Scandal to be
Investigated

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23-A thorough
investigation as 70 what connection ad-
ministration officials may have had
with persons involved IN the oil sean
dal was determined upon by democrats
On the Oil committee.
G. Bascom Slemp. secretary to Pres
ident Coolidge. who accepted an invi-
tation today Of Senator Walsh, of
Montana, 70 appear before the commit
tee Monday. will be first witness in this
line Of inquiry.
III. r Taft. Washington manager of
the Western Union Telegraph com
pany. and Thomas Il. Dowd. Washing
ton manager Of the Postal Telegraph
company, will be additional witnesses
Subpoenas were issued for them today
They will be required g present
copies or any kilograms which wcre
sent from Washington to Albert b.
Fall and Edward u. Mclean. publisher
Of the Washington Post. Al Palm
Beach. Fla, between December 20.
1923. and January 20. 1924
Copies of kilograms to Fall at New
Orleans also will be called for and IN
additional records Of any long distance
telephone calls made w government
officials to Palm Beach while Fall and
Mclean were there may ~ sought
II was on Janaary 0 that Senator
Walsh left Washington for the Florida
resort with authority from the oil com
mittee TO question Mclean rs TO his
statement transmitted IL the committee
by telegraph. that he had loaned Fall
$l00.0O0. Fall then was al Palm Beach.
and conferred several times with Ne
Lean.
Secretary Slemp went 10 Palm Beach
for vacation in December and rc-
turned here January III. Seine mem
hers Of the committee want 20 know
what conversations. IL amy. Ne had with
either Fall or Mclean during his stay
and also whether he has communicated
with any other persons mentioned III
the oil scandal since that time.
These committeeman also desire "a
ascertain whether any individual mem
hers of the oil committee had any com
munication with the former interior
secretary while ne was either "a Palm
Beach or al New Orleans. where ~
conferred with f. l.. Doheny and learn
ed that Doheny was coming 10 Wash
ington to testify that he loaned Fall
SlO0.nOn.
Although he had informed the com
mittee that Fall obtained the 100000
from him. Mclean when placed under
oath BY Senator Walsh. testified that
Nv had given the one time secretary
checks. aggregating 100000 but that
these had been returned to him un-
cashed with the explanation that Fall
had arranged TO obtain the funds from
another source.
The committee plans also TO examine
Milton u. Allies. president NJ the Riggs
National hank Of Washington. for
whom n formal subpoena was issued to
day. He will be asked about any un
usual cash transactions passing through
that bank and which might have con
nection with various rumors relating
to the oil scandal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-02-24
MAN INDICTED FOR
MURDER SHOT DOWN;
NEPHEW SURRENDERS

WICHITA FALLS, Texas, Feb. "a
Robert Fletcher, acquitted five months
ago on charge Of numbering his
father in law. W. NJ. Saylor. and under
Indictment on charge cf numbering his
sister in law. Miss Ethel Saylor, WAS
shot and instantly killed ~ Archer
City at o'clock Saturday afternoon in
a filling station there and his nephew.
Lewis Snyder. gave himself Up to the
authorities at once.
II il stated BY eyewitness - that
Fletcher was standing in the garage
talking TO the proprietor when Slyeer
walked up. A few words were passed de-
fore the fatal shots were fired. The
only comment made by Snyder was that
Fletcher had thentencd his life.
Fletcher in 1921 was accused ~ mnr-
der, when the car in which he was driv-
Ing overturned on tha road 70 Archer
City between there and Wichita Falls
and his sister in law ani father were
burned 20 death in the car. which ran
off bridge Fletcher was indicted 70
the murder Of both. In a sensational
trial held here five months ago Fletch-
er came clear Of the charge Of murder
ing the man.
He was TO stand trial here in Wichi-
IA Falls on d change of venue this
month charged with numbering Miss
Saylor. District Attorney James Alfred
rushed from here to Archer City where
he with County Attorney Morrison arr
questioning Snyder.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-02-24
WOMAN JUROR DESIRED
PRIVILEGE TO CHANGE
MIND AFTER VERDICT

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 28.-Mrs.
+. Ware Of this city. today startled the
United States district court with the
announcement she had changed her
mind on verdict she had helped 10
return AS juror.
Yesterday Mrs. Ware signed a verdict
n ST .0G0 damage suit brought by
heirs e four grade crossing victims
against the Pennsylvania railroad in fa-
vor Of the railroad company.
In view Of Mrs. Wares action Judge
Thompson ruled that the original YER
Ct b. filed but that counsel for the
plaintiffs would he allowed 10 file n
motion to have it set aside.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-02-24
Senator Harreld Claims Oil
Land Lease Deal Was
Pulled Off in a Dark Cor
ner'

OKLAHOMA CITY. Feb. 2a--Albcrt
i. Fall former secretary Of the i'm
terror, made definite promise to
Senator J. ". Harreld. republican. Ok
Iahoma, not A effect an oil lease with
oIt first giving public notice Or his in
tention. Senator Harreld told a meeting
of the republican state committee here.
After this promise Senator Harreld
said. the deal was pulled off in N
dark corner.
Senator Harreld's statement caused
something or stir buausc il was
~ W. the first public intimation that
former Secretary Fail had promised M
give public notice before he contracted
the Teapot Dome or any other oil
lease.
The Oklahoma senator justified his
action in voting for the senate resolu-
tion asking for the resignation 81 Ed
win DENLY as secretary or the navy
said that knowing as | did. the facts.
could not vote any other way without
putting the stamp Of my approval on
the most crooked deal IN recent Amer
lean history Denby'S usefulness as 4
public official was at nm end
III explaining how Nv obtained Mr.
Falls promise Senator Harreld said
that XVI April. 1921. ~ had protested to
the late President Harding against the
plan VI Fall and DENLY to have the
navy oil reserves taken from under
the supervision Nj the navy department
and transferred 10 the interior depart
rarf
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-02-24

FOR DAUGHERTYI
IN CABINET RESTS WITH COOLIDGE

the cabinet must be assumed hy Presi-
dent Coolidge. Mr.. Eurah added that N
was prepared 10 Join with any one N
lay Rg q foundation for impeachment
proceedings"
The senate flare-up Wa the Only
open development today III the fign.
on the attorney general. Next Monday
when the senate feconveles the plan for
u committee investigation of Mr..
naurh hcrty and the department of justice
will ~ renewed. The leaders agree that
the resolut on Of inquiry Of Senator
wheeler democrat. Montana, will ulti-
mately be adopted Bat Il is uncertain
whether il can bo brought IA d vote On
Monday.
Senate discus ion today Of Mr..
Daugh rty was opened IN Senator Rob
inson who criticized Chairman Adams
statement opposing the re- gnation cf
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-02-24

the attorney general. Declaring that Mr..
Adams was seeking Az confuse the iH-
sue by making 10th the Daugherty case
and the ail scandal appear tu be politi-
s- in character, Senator Robinson rcit-
tri that Mr.. DauRhetty had lost
W hir confidence and ought t0 N.Y. re-
placed. With thousands # secret service
operatives AZ his command Mn. Daugh-
erty. ~ argued. could hamper and en-
barrass the Proposed senate inquiry.
Senator Borah declared that Mn.
naughefty should resign imme ditely
I in thr public interest. This The Idaho
senator said. required y personal sac
flee by Mr. Daughcrty in order that
the public might have confidence in
the head of the denas tmcnt charged with
responsibility by action net only in the
oil eases but in matters relative 70
veterans and other bureaus
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-02-24
EXPECT GALES
TO HEAD REVOLT
With RADICALS
Dissensions Between Obre-
gon and Leader May Prove
New Factor In Mexican
Situation

Dispatches received here tonight from
the revolutionary headquarters AZ From
terra state that the disxensisns between
the Obrcgon and Gales elements are
growing. due ID Obrcgon's failure ~
again support Gales presidential am
bitionS Gales N reported tO
have gone TO Soledad de Ia Mota. where
he is expected 70 make declaration
against the Obrcgon government. call
ing upon the radical elements TO give
him their support.
The report that General Gonzalo Es-
cobar has joined the revolutionary for
ccs. has been confirmed. the dispatch
states
Rebel headquarters at FTontera re-
ceived word this afternoon that the fed
cral forces are again attacking the
rcvolutionists holding the city Of ORR
entail. but the results Of the battle had
not been determined.
The revolutionary General Ocampo II
closely pursuing the troops Of General
Ncr. who was defeated yesterday by
General Figueroa. when the latter cap
tured the city Of Cuautla. Three trains
were captured by the rebels. the re-
port states
Passengers arriving in Brownsville
from the interior Of Mexico report that
a break between Obrcgon and Gales il
expected daily. General Gales has u
large force at San Luis Potosi and Tor
rcon. and those in touch with the Mex
lean situation predict that a coalition
will ~ formed between de In Huerta
and Obregon. IN the event the radical
elements. reported TO be dominated by
Gales. throw him their support in the
fighting which will result if the threat
ened break materializcs.