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Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-16

CLEVELAND, O., Feb. 14.-Louis H. Brush, who with Roy R. Moore, purchased the Marion Star from the late President Harding replying to the insinuation made by Frank Vanderlip, in his Ossining speech, said the pur- chase price of the Marion Star was but S370,000, and that the contract wit hHarding was signed two days be- fore he left Washington on his trip to Alaska. A payment of $50,000 in cash was made. Of the purchase price of $370,000, Harding was to receive $263,000. The President was to re- ceive s163,000 in cash, including the $50 900 turned over to him when the paper was taken over, and was to re- tain preferred stock in the newly or gdl4ized Harding Publishing company, amounting to $10O,000. The sale was bona dde one in every way, and was made on account of the late presi- dents i'll health.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-16
RESOLUTION OF FAITH
 IN PRESIDENT COOLIDGE

BISMARCK, s. D., Feb. 15.-The re- publican state convention passed re- solution today declaring unbounded faith in President Coolidge.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-16
SEATTLE HARDWARE HEAD
 DIES IN SANTA BARBARA

SEATTLE, Wn., Feb 14.-C. A- Black, president of the Seattle Hard ware company, died today at his home in Santa Barbara, Calif
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-16
FUNDS FOR RELIEF OVER SUBSCRIBED
 BY ]. 5. BANKERS

CHICAGO, H., Feb. 15.-Funds for the ten million dollar relief corpora rion was over-subseribe.1 today when bankers of the nation met with Secre- tary Hoover.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-16

Sinclair On Way Home.
 SOUTHAMPTON, Eng, Feb. 13.- Harry Sinclair sailed today for New York on the liner President Harding.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
HUGHES' STATEMENT. ON DAVIES CONCORD.
Believes Ihat All Europe Rill Be
 Rehabllllatel

Washington, Aug is-EkeeuiioI Of the paaes plan eill lal5ihs 'foun aation Ter economic recovery nl Europe and rsdonnd to thf adr ssslsss af skery nailon lH lhs oplnlon Of Secretary Hughes
 '''ihs great thing is to make a start lhe secretary said, "and in iht London agreement the start has been made
 He added that the Reg0lialio could not have been carried ls eom, pleiien, 'eAeepl for lhe splendid CO., operation Of the allied gNlrrRinenls and Germany snd lheir earnest desire for agreement"
 MF, Hughes issued this statement:
 'il is nei necessary to add any thing 10 what the president has said ot make q start and thai has been eeneefninE lhe agreement reaehed al LendeH, or course l am very much Erstlfed al the success Of inc London conference, and their ability t0 reach an sgfeemert, This resl' could nhl have heen reached except hy inc splendid cooperation of ihe allied governments and Germany and Their earnest efforts ta reach a satisfactory basis for agreement,
 "i think that st least sound founr dation has been laid for economic re- eovery in Europe and that this viii be 10 the advantage of sll the pnw'rs concerned, The important thing wau done at last"
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
DIE AFTER DRINKING
 A WEIRD C0NCOCTION
Three Negroes Mix Carbon Remover and Hair Tonic for Cocktail with
 Disastrous Results.

Saratoga Springs, x. r., Aug. ls.- i Two negroes as dead and third in ! critical condition in a hospital here as the result Of drinking a poisonous beverage here last night. The dead are John Branch. proprie- tor of q barber shop in which the drinking bout was staged, and John Spriggs. The third man. as yet un- identified is in serious condition in a hospital.
 The police said the three had been drinking whisEey and gin all night and that when the supply became ex- hnusted they began to drink liquid which was composed of carbon re- mover and hair tonic. Spriggs. a summer hotel employe here had re- gently been living in Troy
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
Casting Champion
 Defends His Title

Buffalo, N. r., Aug. William Stanley of Chicago successfully de- tended his title to the all-around cast ing championship at the sixteenth an- rual tournament of the scientific ang- ling clubs which ended here last eve ming. Stanley's average for the eleven contests was 91.39 per cent.
 In Sundays contests Stanley scored 99.7 per cent accuracy in the dry fly accuracy cast, George Chatt of Chi cago won the salmon fly distance event casting 14S.3 feet. Allan Fogle won the final event, accuracy in plug casting at unknown distances. It was decided to hold the tournament next year in Portland, Oregon.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
Goes Before Bodies,
y Ths A..oriaied Prs,.

D. The Associated Press
 London. Aug. ls--The program for launching the Dawes reparaiion plan. initiated by the delegates 10 the in- terantionai conference which closed here Saturday now goes before the French parliament and the German reichstag for ratification. Prospects are favorable for i,s adoption by from the two capitals
 The nstionalists in Germany as was expected are leading tho opposition 10 the program but it ls declared they will scarcely go so far as to adopt q parliamentary attitude which would result in a defeat Of the government dissolution of the reichsiag and new elections. in which they could not hope 10 better their position.
 Paris advices are that the French parliament has practically decided 10 sustain the foreign policy of Premier Herrlot for the time being. There is likely 10 be an extensive debate, with p..nted inerpellations. but no determined drive asanist NJ. Herriot's part in the London agreement is ex-
 
 pected.
 It is hoped that the ratifcat .ons will be forthcoming within the next fortnight so the representatives of all the interested powers can reassemble here on August 30 for formal sigma tur. of the agreement.
 On leaving for Paris today Premier Herriot gave out message to the British people in which he expressed gratitude for the welcome accorded the French delegates and said he hoped the conference would mark q renewal of the entente cordiale.
 We must continue 10 work for the peace of Europe and for friendship between the peoples of the world" he added. France and Great Britain must be united to settle the prob lems which are still outstanding"
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
ALL SCHOONERS IN
Flying Cloud and Ohenlara in Ocean
 Race Finish Later Than Nagrant

New London, Aug. 1S.--Winthrop W. Adrich's schooner Flying Cloud arrived at 1.1:23 last evening at Sa
 rah's ledge, the finishing line of the 353 nautical mile race from Bar Har- Dor, approximately five hours after the Nagrant. Commodore Harold S. Nandorbilts schooner, the winner of the Iselin cup. The Ohenkara sailed by Carl Tucker, followed shortly after the Flying Cloud and departed early this morning. Her time was not an- ncunccd. The arrival of the three schooners marks the closing Of the annual cruise Of the New York Yacht club.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
Detective Is Slain;
 One Gunman Dying

Detroit, Aug. 1S.--Detective Ser geant Frank E, Haig and Joe Zascom, gunman, were shot in an attempted holdup of soft drink parlor here shortly before midnight last night. Haig died within three minutes and Zasco is in receiving hospital, dying
 Entering the soft drink place three gunmen ordered the patrons 10 throw up their hands. Detective Sergeant Haig, who was GO, opened fire, shoot ing the gunman, the others fleeing after returning his fire, wounding him. Haig staggered 10 the street and died before aid could reach him
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
ARMY ASSEMBLING
 ID NOTIFY DAWES
Formal Exercises at His Home in
 Evanston, Ill, Tomorrow

Chicago. Aug, ls.--Republican lead CTS arrived in Chicago by the hum dreds today to form the vanguard ot the thousands who will march 10 Evanston tomorrow night 10 inform Charles G. Dawes that he had been selected as the partys candidate for vice president.
 Most of the members of the notifica- tion committee. consisting of one representative from each state and territory, reached the city during the day, some to confer on local political conditions with National Chairman Butler and others to prepare for the arrival of delegations tomorrow from their home states.
 Women Leaders There
 Numerous women leaders also were on hand to discuss campaign plans with Mrs. Alvin T. Hert, vice-chair- man of the national committee and director of women's activities.
 Those who arrived early were Sen ator Watson of Indiana, who will be the principal speaker at pre-notifica- tlDH Itllf 1uItii|uli SiNtI by the Hamilton club. and Senator Capper of Kansas, A. w. Jefferis, for mer member of the house from Ne braska, and who was selected to take the place of Theodore Burton of Ohio who now is in Europe, as head of the notification committee, was expected during the day.
 General Dawes buried himself at his home in Evanston, looking after de- tails of arrangements there. General Pershing, who spent Sunday at the Dawes home, left for Camp Grant at Rockford, Ill.,, but Major General James G. Harbord, former deputy chief of staff. another weekend guest, will remain for the notification cere- monies
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
NEGRO CONFESSES
 MURDER|NG WOMAN
Motive Was Robbery..Y Victim Was
 Stepnother

New York. Aug. 1s.--Charles Tay- Tor. 20. negro, confessed 10 White Plains police yesterday afternoon he murdered his stepmother. Mrs. Alice Taylor, 33, a negress Saturday night in the apartment house where they
 lived, at 1858 Central avenue, White Plains. His motive was robbery. The loot consisted Of the murdered wom- ans wedding ring and engagement ring and s27.
 Mrs. Taylor's mother, Mrs. Dora Franklin, and her brother-in-law, William White, became suspicious yesterday morning when they were unable to find Mrs. White in the apartment house., where they all lived. They suspected Charles Tsy- Tor, and in the afternoon forced him to accompany them to police head quarters.
 As they filed along the rail at head quarters opposite Chief Joyce and four officers the chief received a telephone call that Frank Pinto, son of the apartment house superinten- dent, had found Mrs. Taylors body stuffed under the bed.
 At headquarters Mrs. Franklin and White immediately accused Taylor and attacked him. He jumped over the railing. but White and Mrs. Franklin followed. both striking at him, and Mrs. Franklin crashed an alarm clock belonging to the chief on Taylor's head
 Several minutes elapsed before the chief and four policemen quieted the outbreak and when taken to an ante room Taylor admitted stabbing, chok- ing and crushing the skull of his step mother. The rings and money were found in his clothing.
 He said the murder was committed at o'clock Saturday night and that after pushing the body under Mrs. Taylor's bed, Taylor went to an adja- cent bedroom and slept with the mur- dered woman's father, John Franklin. His rest was disturbed only twice, he told police, and both times he pushed l the body further under the bed.
 Taylor is in the county jail perd- ing action by the grand jury. No have been lodged against Mrs. Franklin or White because of the disturbance at headquarters,
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
TWO PAY SiSo FINE FOR DRIVING "UNDER INFLUENCE"
iiar,ford and New Britain Man fall Into Police Aei Over
 Weekend

Edward swehson Of 7f Madison street, HsTiferd and William Rug naekl of ass Farmingioa avenue were aFraigned hefere Judge William c, Hnngsrford in police court this morning on charges of driving motor vehicles while under the Influence of liquor Both men were found guilty and each lined slS0 and costs, sNens0n was arrested Saturday night on Arch street by Patrelman George Collins, who told the court that he had received a aeomnlaint that there was drunken man driving a machine on the street, The policeman lnvesti- gated and located swenson, He was ordered 10 stop and get out Of the machine, Collins said he was drunk.
 4 complaint was received at police headquarters yesterday afternoon that there was man driving an automo- bile on Pennington avenue under the influence of liquor, Lieut., Samuel Bamfarth sent Policeman Herbert c. Lyon and Thomas i, Feeney to inyesti- gate, and they found Bugnaeki oper- ating a truck along the avenue, sway ing from one side of the road 10 the other, They placed him under arrest.
 Bugnieki pleaded not guilty. and claimed that he had only one drink which he did not consider sufficient 10 make him drunk.
 George F. kraus of n Rhodes street, arrested Saturday morning on a charge of reckless driving, was found guilty and lined sss and costs. He was arrested by Motorcycle poliee- man William s, strolls,
 Strolls told the court that he had followed the defendant along West Main street. and that he was travelling al a speed Of 80 miles an hour. Traf- hc in the street at the time was heavy, according 10 the policeman.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
City Items

A miscellaneous shower was giver Thursday evening in honor of Mis- Mae Croce at the home of Miss Lii. lian Gohnburg. Miss Croce is to be- come the bride of Nickolas Carlozzi of Lindhurst. N. J.. on Wednesday, the ceremony to take place In Hindsdale Mass. The bride-to-be is salesIady at the Fair department store.
 Smith Business school opens Sept. --adtt.
 Chief William J. Noble of the Fire Department left last night for Buffalo, N. T.. where he will attend the Inter- national convention of fire chiefs. Deputy Chief Eugene F.. Barnes will be in charge of the department dur ing the chiefs absence.
 A. F. Marsh of 74 Greenwood street was driving along Elm street last night and, when making the turn at East Main and Elm streets, he struck the traffic pole, knocking it over and breaking the globe. He re- ported the accident to the police.
 A return marriage certificate filed
 
 clerk indicates the marriage in Meri- den. July 6, of Ben r. Lehrer ofthis city, and Miss Jean Rosenberg of Meriden. The wedding ceremony was performed by Rev Philip First of Meriden.
 Joseph Battaglia of 737 West Main street complained to the police this morning that 50 feet of hose, two valves and gasoline torch were stolen from steam shovel he has at the rear of the Washington school on High street.
 Meyer BerkoUitz of 65 Smalley street reported 10 Lieut.. Samuel Bam- forth at the police station this morn ing that spare tire had been stolen from his automo oble last night
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
READY TO SURRENDER
 LEGATION TO RUSSIANS
Reply of Powers Acquiescing To Transfer Nearing Delivery
 Diplomats In Possession
By The Associated Press.

By The Associated Press
 Peking, Aug. 1S.--Surrender of the Russian legation here by the diplo- matic corps to L.. M. karakhan, re- gently appointed ambassador for So- viet Russia to China, was brought one step nearer today, when it was an- nounced that the reply of the proto- col powers acquiescing, was ready for delivery to Karakhan by kenkichi kenkichi Yoshizaka. Japanese minis ter 10 China, senior diplomat at Picking.
 The Russian legation has been in the hands of the diplomatic corps here since suspension of recognition of the old czarist government in 1920. Under the protocol of 1901, which forms the basis of the present nego- tiations. government of the legation quarter in Picking was provided for without Chinese interference.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
KLANSMEN SENTENCED
Eight Members. Nith Five Opponents. Ordered to Jail After Riot of July 31 in Hayerhill.

HaNerhill. Mass, Aug. 1S.-Eight
 members of the ku klux Kan and | five anti -klsnsmen were found guilty | of disturbing the peace and each was sentenced to 50 days by Judge Daniel J. Cavan in the central district court here today, All appealed and each was released on slo0 bail. The cases grew out of a riot which occurred ou July Sl, when klansmen were return ing 10 Harerhill from a meeting in Groyeland.
 The judge today scored the defend- ants for not having assisted the court in the investigation and stated that more serious charges will be pre- ferred since it was apparent that the -klansmen had fired shots from a truck after they had been fired upon. The defendants, all of whom took the stand except one, denied firing,
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
NrM I,oNntian Ifinl

Assiuut. Egypt = Remnants of a civilization believed to be 12,O0n years old have been ncotered by the Brit ish School of Archaeology in Upper Egypt. 30 miles south of Assiout. One Of the relics in an ivory female hg- ure. fts inches high. with slender body. the head vide above pointed chin. a large nose and thin lips.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
She Suffered

'I had bad leg for 20 years, tried everything and had doctors but no benefit. l tried Peterson's Ointment and 5 boxes healed my leg. I can never praise it enough. My leg was so painful at first that l had to put fresh ointment on every two hours. right and day. It stopped the pain et once" Mrs. Mark Richards, Bak' Linden, Mich. Fine for piles, eczema and all skin troubles and blsmishss 55 cents a box.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
PALMER IN GOOD FORM

Pitching for East Hampton in the Middlesex league yesterday, Palmer of this city stood the Portland batters on their heads. winning d so game in the tenth inning. Dick Hyland pitched for Portland. This made four straight victories for Palmer and his second shutout. The best Portland could do in the 10 innings was 10 an- ncN five hits.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses were issued today at the office of the town clerk as fol- lows; Roger Freeman and Miss Mabel A. Elliott, both of Plainville; Harold W. Wynn of Holyoke Mass, and Miss Elizabeth F. Conlon of 93 Fremont street; Louis Zotter of 149 Chapman street, and Miss Louisa Zotter of 2S EairNieW street.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
SENATOR COLT DEAD,
 ILL SHORT TIME
tconiinued from First rage)


 this country after the signing of inc Versailles treaty Senator Colt was dis
 posed 10 favor the acceptance of the covenant to the lcagre of nations but with reservations less stringent than those proposed by scnator Lodge. ! With the specific pledge of article ten removed by reservation of the senate | from the covenant Of inc league the senator was prepared for its accept ance by this government. He received honorary degrees at different times from Yale, Columbia and Brown.
 Craftsmanship Vacant Washington. Aug. 1S.--iScnator Colts death leaves vacant the chair manship of the senate immigration committee. and may result in the ole- vation 10 that post of Senator John son of California, prominent figure in the fight for Japanese exclusion.
 Ranking next to Senator Colt among republican members Of the commit tee was Senator Sterling of South pa- liota, but he has been defeated for re- romination and if he takes the chair manship he can serve only until next March 4.
 Senator Johnson who ranks after Senator Sterling, is chairman of the committee on territories and insular possessions and may not desire to give up that place in order to become head of the immigration committee. In that event the immigration chairman shin nrObab will 20 to Senator Reyes of New Hampshire.
 Senator Colt. although active in the discharge of his congressional duties, seldom participated in debate on the floor. As chairman of the immigra- ton committee last session he yielded to Senator Reed of Pennsylvania the conduct of the immigration bill upon the floor because of his opposition to the basis for future immigration which was enacted into law, and also because of his lack of sympathy with | the total exclusion of the Japanese.
 Coolidge sorry
 Plymouth, Nt.. Aug. 1S.-President | expressed his sorrow today | over the death of Senator Colt in a | sent to Mrs. Harold J. Gross. daughter of the senator at Bristol. The message read:
 Hearing that your distinguished | father, Senator Colt has passed away, hasten to offer my sympathy to his family and friends. He was a promi- nent figure in our national life who will be greatly missed. l mourn his css to the country"
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
SHOE WORKERS STRIKE

StouEhton, Mass. Aug. tS.-Edge- makers at inc S"lis Shoe Co, struck at the plant today in protest against a reduction of 10 per cent in wages. The strikers as members of the Boot an nd Shoe Workers union. Strike sane ton has heen granted by the general union. The men claim that verbal age agreement was broken.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
BURGLARS STEAL CANDY

Burglars with appctites for sweets entered the Economy Grocery store at 1885 Stanley street Saturday night and made away with q quantity of candy, according to Il report made to the police yesterday by NJ, Koodney Nothing else was taken, according to the report.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
AGED MAN RUN DOWN
Car Driven by Norman L. Morrill, of This City Figures in Accident in Hartford.

Norman L. Merrill of this city, struck and seriously injured Sylvester Wolk, aged 6S. of Ellington, last night while driving on Morgan street, Hart ford. Morrill, was driving easterly when, according to witnesses, the man stepped off the curbstone and direct ly in front of the Merrill car. He was knocked to the pavement Po- lice Surgeon Morris Wineck treated the injured man and reported that he had been seriously shocked.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
RESUMES PUBLICATION

Buenos Aires, Aug. iS.--The Santos newspaper Estra Do Sac Isulo which was suspended during the rebellion has resumed publication say des- patchs from the Brazilian city. The director Of tho paper Julio Mesequta, however is still imprisoned in Rio Janeiro.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
CARPENTER TOOLS STOLEN

". H. Allen cf Hungcrford court reported to the police this morning that about 2n carpenters tools were stolen from 9 new house on Monroe street he is working on They were taken over the weekend. he claimed.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
MILK HIGHER

Bridgeport, Aug. 1S.--An increase of one cent quart in the retail price of milk was made here today by the leading distributors. The new price for grade A is IS cents and for grad B Is cents.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18

Mir. and Mrs. Fred Ramsdel Of Greenwood street and Mrs. kieffer have returned from two weeks stay at Niagara Falls and Canada.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18

Miss Esther Abrahamson of 169 Hartford avenue. and Miss Esther Fogelson of Fair,iew street, will spend the next two weeks In the Cats kill mountains, N. I,
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18

Miss Adelne Johnson has returned
 from a two weeks stay at East North field, Mass.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18

Howard Belser of Church street is spending two weeks in New Hamp- shire and Vermont.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18

Miss Ellen Hillstrand has returned from Crystal lake.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18

Miss Olga l. Olson of Stanley court, will spend the remainder of the sum- mer at Lake Sunapee, N H.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18

Mrs. Harry J. Higgins of City ave- nue left today for months visit at Prince Edward Island.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
Personals

Misses Alice Beh and Marion Band are registered at Camp Aya-Po, Black Pond. Woodstock, for two weeks.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18

Mir. and Mrs. George Schmalz and Mir. and Mrs Fred Sherman were weekend guests of Mir. and Mrs. George B. Hetheloff of Union Hill, N. J., making the trip there and back by auto.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18

Mir. and Mrs. Charles Bonol of Ches- ter Place have returned home from Chalker beach, Saybrook, where they stopped at the Cone cottage for two weeks.