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New Britain herald., 1924-12-16
TWO OLD VETERANS DIE
 AS HOME IS DESTROYED
Fatal Blaze Ai Jefferson Davis SoI- dIcrs' Home At Beau
 NOir. NIiSs,

Bcauvoir Mssa Dee. 1.-Two confederate veterans were burned to death and two were injured when fire destroyed a dormitory of the Jefferson Davis Soldiers home ear ly today.
 The dead are r. J. Sharpe, 7S, Columbus, Miss. and j. r. Hunter, so, Laurel Miss.
 Twenty veterans were asleep in the eight room onc-story frame building when the fire was dscov- cred, Volunteers lighting through the smoke, carried most of the vet cranS to safety, Sharpe and Hunter could not be reached, their bodies being found in bci Some of tho veterans went back into the fire for their possessions and fl was only with difficulty that they were res cucd the second time,
 The dormItory adioined hospital occupied by 25 women aged from so 10 loo years Tho hospital was emptied by volunteers.
 The fire was believed to have been duo to an open fireplace. The loss was estimated at SlS,o00.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-16
FORBES' WESTERN
 TRIP IS CITED
Trial Of Former Veterans
 Bureau Chief Continues
By Tho Ass5aatod Press.

By Tho Associated PIesa
 ChlcuGo, pcc. lG.-'urthcr tcst- mouy to1vhIng upon the celebrated WDstern trip of Veteran bureau otti- claIs and friends iu the summer Of l!22, was given today in the trial or Charlcs k, Forbes, former director, and !. w. Thompson, Chicago and St, Louis contractor on charge or conspiracy to dotraud government through hospital contracts.
 It vas on this trip, the government charges, that Forbes and certain N, w,stern contractors reached an agroemom on the division Of Netrr- ans buroau Inc spital work. This aI- O'E'l agreement forms the basis or tho conspiracy charge.
 William ]. Sheppard, asstslan, manager of the Palace hotel, San Francisco, WAS called by the govern meut today 10 identify the signature Of C, E, IInrlcy president of the Hurley Mason Construction com Nary Of Seattle, on the private reg lstry of the hotel for June 25, 1922.
 r was about this time that thc Forbes party arrived in San Fran cisco.
 sheppard testified the registry was made in q private record usually ksrt for prominent patrons who wish to avoid callers
 Lester H. Barnes, assistant man ager of the Davenport hotel Seattle, Washington, identified the regstra- lions of members of the party on his records of July 13 10 Is,
 Martin Y O'Connor. Northamp- ion, Mass building contractor, told of visiting the Veterans bureau headquarters in Washington on July 10 ask about his bid Tor the Northampton hospital foundation.
 He talked with Charles r. Cramer, chief counsel of the bureau, he said, and was advised that during Forhes absence on the Pacific coast, noth-+ ing definite could be done about awarding the contract.
 O'Connor said his meeting with Cramer had been arranged by vice. President Coolidge, whose home was in Northampton.
 The witness said he called he vice. president at Washington on the telephone from Northampton 10 so- licit his assistance in securing an appointment with someone in the Veterans bureau" He vas told 10 call at Craner'S office upon his ar rival in Washington, which he did.
 His bid for the foundation, he testified, was for S42o,oo0, the job 10 be completed in 200 days. The contract finally was awarded t. the Pontiac Construction comrany. a Thompson concern for s167000 to l be completed in 60 i2rs. i
 c. x, Hughes, president Of Hughes |. & O'Rourke Construction company, Dallas, Tex, testified to having soli- cited Veterans hospital contracts at ! the suggestion of Thompson.
 TeIegrams and letters from Thompson to Hughes and from i Hughes to the Veterans bureau were ! introduced.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-16

lures ranging from 30 degrees above to 27 degrees below zero. the Rocky Mountain region was experiencing many kinds of weather today.
 Montana still remained in the grip Of low temperatures, with Helena reporting 2S below at o'clock. Zero temperatures We're reported at Casper Wyo, accompanied by a chilling hast from the north.
 Colorado WAS experiencing below freezing temperatures with cloudy skies and occasional nurries ot SHOW and sleo,.
 New Mexico remained partially cloudy with indications Of rain. AL huquerqu cttl2eus experienced an uu- usual 'ight--a fogrY morning with the temperature around b0
New Britain herald., 1924-12-16
WILBUR TO EXPLAIN
Secretary uf Navy Going Before House Committee Ionorw to Tell Weed. of DCpt

Washington. po". 16.--Secrctarv Wilbur will appear before the house naval comnultee tomorrow to give his views on questions pertaining to the navy.
 The purpose Of the committee to hrar the secretary vas made known by Representative Brittcn, cf llIl- nois, ranking republican of the com mittee. He earlier had visited the White House and discussed with President Coolidge legislation to ap- propriate $6.5oo.o00 to elevate guns on l3 of the navy's capital ships. Mir. Brittcn declined 10 say whether he had obtained the presidents views.
 After the conference he declared that until the elevation of guns is accomplished, the American navy will not be equal to the nayes Of
New Britain herald., 1924-12-16
GNIs Sonn nnn MORE

Torrlrgton, Doc. 1f.--I, r. Hun- Eerford of New York, q native of Torrirgton, who established the Charlotte Hungerfor1 hospital he.e in honor of the memory of lis mother about nine years ago and continued to contribute literally 10 jts support, has added 10 his prerj- uus donations the gift Of $2oo,oQo endowment fund. Announcement ot thr fact was made at a testimonial banquet he'd yesterday evening at the hospital in honor Of his S%rd hirthdaI.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-16
,nce, Wednesday eve. --Advt.

dance, Wednesday eve. ---Advt.
 At a meeting of St, Elmo lodge. Knights of Pythias Wednesday eve- ming the rank of knight will be con- ferred on a class of esquires. Past Chancellor Harry Witkin will have charge of the work. Refreshments will be served.
 Miss Winifred Kelly of Hart street underwent an operation at St, Francis hospital yesterday Miss Kelly is a student at the St, Francis training school for nurses. Gulbransen player pianos at Morans
 ---adNt The Y. W. II. A. held meeting in the club rooms, United Bldg, Monday evening Plans are being made for a Chantikah party to be held next Monday evening in the club rooms.
 Reserved seats for New Years Midnight Frolic. Capitol Theater.--- advt.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-16

Baltimore city Jail. The party left Salisbury by automobile.
 Merrill was captured yesterday near the scene of the crime he is alleged to have committed,
 His arrest, which was accomplish cd by two Somerset county officers, ended an organized search that had been in progress since the shooting on Saturday, Three hundred armed citizens and an unofficial party Of Maryland national guardsmen of Salisbury took part in the man hunt.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-16
LYNCHING FEARED
So Maryland Police Take Negro, Ac- cused of Double Murder, To Bal- timore City Jail

Baltimore. Dec. l6.--Harry Mer- Till, 2i year old negro, who 1t is charged shot and killed Lewis s. Dryden, warden Of the Somerset county jail, and orrie s, Carey. a constable, while resisting arrest near Princess Anne, Md, last Saturday, was brought to Baltimore from Sal isbury, last night, and locked up in the city jail.
 Fearing for the safety of their prisoner at either Salisbury or Prin- cess Anne. state police spirited him away from the eastern shore on a court order committing him 10 the
New Britain herald., 1924-12-16
HOLLY DOZEN CLUB

The Jolly Dozen Whist club met at the home of Mrs. G. Shmit on Main street yesterday afternoon, Prizes were awarded to Mrs, l. Bosco. Mrs !. Moeker. Mrs. q, DeMaras. Mrs. r. Hart and Mrs T. Hall. Next week the club will meet at the home of Mrs. J Meeker, o17 Chestnut street.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-16
City Items
Join Morans' Xmas Music Club.


 '--adyt New Britain Nest, No. l54s, Order of Owls, will hold It's regular meet ing tomorrow night at l. o. o. F. hall. Officers will be elected. Largest Christmas card collection in town, Open until p. m. ohrn- stedt's. ..-advt. An anniversary requiem high mass will be celebrated tomorrow morn ing at o'clock at St. Mary's church for William A. Smith.
 MT. and Mrs, Alex Beatty Of 40 Kelsey street are rejoicing over the birth of son last night. MT. Beatty is a member of the fire de- partment and is stationed at Station No, on East street.
 Don't forget the Billy & Toddy
New Britain herald., 1924-12-16
Johnson President of
 Senior Class at H. $.

Frank Johnson was elected prcsi- dent of the senior class of the New Britain high school at the elections hold tol1E He sUccccds Howard Bclscr who resigned from office.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-16
TO HAVE CHRISTMAS TREE

A Christmas tree for members and their children will be arranged by Winthrop Council No. :, Sons and Daughters of Liberty, tomor- row evening. The members attend- ing will take along gifts for the chill dron ss well as gifts for adults, no gift costing more than q dime.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-16
BANKRUPTCY PETITIONS

New Haven, Dec. 16.--Bankruptcy petitions today were of Horace c. Beauchemln, owner of the Bristol Drapery and Rug Store, Bristol, with debts of s2S,9S4 and assets of sll,- $50, and of Walter B. Shelden, En- field with debts of s13,97S and as- sets of SS,S02,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-16
Movie Actress Friend of
 DempseyAlmOst Divorced

Philadelphia, Dec. 16.-~Court rec olds today revealed that the divorce action against Kenneth Malcolm Peacock hy his wife, Ida Estelle Taylor Peacock, motion picture act ross. whose reported engagement to Jack Dempsey has been denied seV- eral times. needs only the taking Of final rule for the granting of a decree of divorce, The suit was brought on September 29, in com- mon pleas conrt here A master was appointed in October and his report was hlcl in November. As no ex- ception 10 the report was made, it was approved December 8 and awaits only the final order of the court.
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 ADS FOR YOUR WANTS
New Britain herald., 1924-12-16
27 Below Zero h Far Vest And
 Cold Wave, Mouing Eostward, Es
 Due h This Section Thursday

the other world powers, ship for ship, He asserted that 50 per cent of American ships now are out. ranked,
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-06
DEFEAT OF BROOKHART
 LESSON TO INSURGENTS

NEW YORK, Nov. 6.-In the de feat of such senators as Brookhart in Iowa, and Magnus Johnson in Minnesota, and the election of re publicans in two other states to re- place democrats, the party has vir- tually eliminated the danger of La Toilette block control in the next senate. Corresponding victories in the House has also reduced to a neg ligible quantity the insurgent bloc which interfered with the smooth run ming of the Republican administration program.
 Thus the President on the fourth of March next will face the prospect of a fair degree of success in project ing his legislative program before congress. At least he will find his program in more friendly hands than it was in the last ongress.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-06
REPUBLICAN TRIUMPH
 IS MUCH GREATER
 THAN WAS REPORTED

NEW YORK, Nov. 6.-The repub- lican triumph in Tuesdays election ss apparently much greater than was at first reported AS the returns come in from belated precincts in outlying states, the returns not only have boosted the total electoral votes credited to Coolidge, but have greatly increased the likelihood that the new administration will have dependable majority of its own party in mphgress. The returns llkeWlse lift to new heights the vast repubE- can majorities in several states al ready counted in the Coolidge col umn, and give indications of deposit ing there all. of their electoral strength now classified as doubtful.
 In the triumphal procession are Montana and Nevada, having between them seven electoral votes in the electoral college that would increase the party's total to 374. For the time LaFolette had threatened to capture these states, but figures avail able today make both safely Repub- hcan.
 The electoral vote of Davis and Bryan stands today at 126, and the only chance of increase is in New Mexico, where the democratic ticket was holding the lead by a scant plurality. Coolidge was gaining at a ratio which if maintained will add Nis states three votes to the Repub- lican total.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-06
Republicans Carry Washington

SEATTLE, Wn., Nov 6.-The re- publicans carried the state of Wash ington for Coolidge despite the Re publican National committee, rath- CT than with it's help, is the gist of a statement from republican state headquarters. The statement was pre- pared prior to election and was de signed it was announced to explain the inability of the state committee to extend all the aid that was called for by various parts of the state Eastern political wiseacres this year gould not see behind the defeat of Senator Miles Poindexter in 1922, and they wrote down Washington as lost says the statement. The vindication Of the administration in Tuesdays vote was therefore all the more pleas ing
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-06
CLEVER FRENCH FIND WAY TO BEAT INHERITANCE TAX

PARIS, Nov. GA law was passed in France recently making the legal adoption of children relatively easy of accomplishment and the new measure is resulting in loss of revenue to the government.
 Inheritance taxes in France are heavy. On fortune of 100000 francs a nephew who inherits must pay 100000 francs to the state, a grand nephew Al, 1000 francs, and an unrelated inheritor 482,OOO francs, but a child pays only 123,OOO francs.
 Adopted children rank as real child ren, so it has become the habit for testators to adopt distant relatives and friends to whom they desire to leave money.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-06
SEWARD'S CANDIDATE
 APPARENTLY DEFEATED

The battle of the ballots is over and it would appear that Seward will be without a voice in the next legisla- ture. MT. Fucker, the local man, made a good race but the odds were too great against him. There is one les son we can draw from the election and that is that it is the duty of ev- eryone to vote. Seward boiled only 266 votes out of a possible 400. If we had voted our full strength the re- suits of this election might have been different.
 In an interview with Mir. Fucker, he stated: "I am more than pleased with the support given me in Seward and I wish to express my thanks to my friends and neighbors who voted for me. It appears that I am defeated unless I receive a phenomenal vote in the western precincts which have not been heard from. However, 1 am not surprised by the results for on my re- cent trip to Anchorage before cleo ton ran across sample ballot which no doubt had wide circulation. This ballot indicated combination for the election of two democrats and two re- publicans. From the returns it would appear this combination was success ful. MT. Sherman, democrat, and Mir. Grier, republican, both of Anchorage, and MT. Murray, republican of McCar- thy, and MT. Wilcox, democrat, of Val deg, will no doubt be the representa- tives from the Third Division in the next legislature. They are able men and will be credit to the division. Having made good race have no regrets at being defeated by men of such high calibre, but I should have liked to have seen less sectionalism in the election for we have too much of that in other matters for the welfare of the country"
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-06
BROOKS SHOT HILL
 WHEN DOG SHOT AT
Anchorage Times. )

According to late arrivals in An chorage from Seldovia the staying of James Hill occurred on the old Mic kie Doyle homestead, now the Wm. Brooks homestead, by Brooks, when he shot the deputy marshal through tEe neck from the front. instead of through the back as at first reported, cutting a iugular vein. Death was al- most instantaneous
 Hill, Jailer Hurlburt and Bob Ja- cobson, a young fellow who was a rouslabout at the jail, went out to search for liquor and a reported still They arrested three men, Gangyon Lavere and another man, who were taken to Seldovia on a charge of having booze in their possession, by Jailer Hurlburt.
 Hill and Jacobson then commenced looking over the homestead and were going through the tent on the home stead behind Brooks home. While making the search Brooks dog came at Hill and bit at him. The deputy marshal took few shots at the dog, and shortly afterward Brooks came from his home to the tent and began shooting. Hill and Jacobson started out of the tent, the latter making for the brush, while Hill was out in the open, where he received a shot in the front of his neck, which came clean thru the body at the back of his neck, cutting jugular vein.
 Mrs. Brooks, wife of William Brooks, was at home at the time and Brooks came to the house and it is alleged, told his wife he had shot the marshal. She attempted to take the gun away from her husband but before she hardly knew what was happening Brooks blew the top of his head off
 Jacobson came running to town, about a half-mile from the scene of the shooting, and told the people they had better hurry out to the home stead as there was some shooting going on there. A large number of residents and the jailer hurried out and found Hill and Brooks both dead.
 Later on, after the shooting, Milo Hurlburt, the jailer, and two other men, found well-beaten trail on the homestead from the tent behind the Brooks home to dugout, where they discovered five barrels of mash and a copper boiler. The mash was well covered and three lanterns were burn ing under the mash.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-06
WASHINGTON GIVES
 COOLIDGE BIG VOTE

SEATTLE, Nov. 6.-Twenty-one hundred and 13 of the 2437 precincts in the state, as totaled this morning gave Coolidge plurality of 62,908 over LaFollette and a majority over the combined democratic and pro- gressive opposition of 24.314.
 In 2102 precincts, Hartley for gov ernor, has rolled up a majority over all opponents of 51,503 His plural ity over Ben F. Hill, democrat, was S3,979.
 The republican state congressman were all reelected save in the Fifth district, where Representative Sam B. Hill, democrat, and J. E. Fer guson, republican, are in a neck and neck race. x
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-06
FUNERAL JAMES HILL
 HELD AT ANCHORAGE

The funeral of former deputy mar shal, James Hill, slain at Seldovia last week, was held Monday at An chorage by the American Legion post and the Anchorage lodge of Elks, Mir. Hill having been a member of both organizations. Paulbearers were Al Hardy, J. A. Magill, H. l. Staser, A. F. Hoffman, Harry Hamill, Jas. Ken nedy, Nick Gaikema, Chas Watson and Huie Goodell, all personal friends of the deceased The Legion after short prayer by Chaplain Cook, fired taps over the grave of their de parted comrade
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-06
BRITISH NEWSPAPERS
 REJOICE OVER RESULTS
 AMERICAN ELECTIONS

LONDON Nov. 6,-British news papers today rejoiced over the re- suits of the American election, claim ing that the reelection of Coolidge was victory for conservatism. The Evening Standard and Evening News agreed that "the United States have given the world another and great CT conservative victory"
 In commenting on the landslide for Coolidge the News says that evil dently America is not yet ready to forsake the beaten paths of conser- vatism to explore the fields of radi- calism.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-06
HAS HEAD SHAVED AND
 THEN GOES ON DRUNK
HuArrT ATG0nA Torr Nov z

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Nov. G. Trying to get even with his wife fnr having her hair octted, Chattanoo- ga ex-service man today entered bar be- shop and asked fo1 head shave. After an argument with the barber this was finally 6tne. The man left the shop with he ad like a Dill:arc ball.
 After having his hair bobbed the striker against bobs got on tearing drunk and wound mp ir the hospital, where he cried weekly for his wife to come and get rim out, 'bobbed hair and all."
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-06
SENATOR LODGE LIES
 AT POINT OF DEATH

BOSTON, Mass, Nov. 6.-Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, of that state suffered a paralytic stroke at noon yesterday, and has been unconscious ever since. There is little hope for his recovery according to physicians attending him. Mr. Lodge had been up all night Tuesday receiving cleo. tion rturns, and his stroke was prot on by over-exertion.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-06
SELLER OF GIRLS FALLS
 INTO CLUTCHES OF LAW

VIENNA-The Austrian police ar rested the noted Czech white slaver, Leopold Macoun Tuesday. Macoun was travelling through Austria with 10 young Czecho Slovakian girls be- tween the ages of A and Is years, when he was arrested and the girls sent home.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-06
FIGHT FOR CONTROL
 OF CONGRESS SAID
 TO BE VERY CLOSE

NEW YORK, Nov 6.-Fight for working control of congress is a close one, but holds out the prospect that Coolidge may have manageable ma jority though small, over the LaFol- lette insurgent balance of power which during the present congress has thwarted many administration measures and policies. Early today thirty house districts are still miss ing from the final tabulation of Tues days elecuon, while the votes in the contest were being counted
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-06
SENATOR WALSH ELECTED

HELENA, Mont, Nov. 6-Montana voters have reelected Senator Walsh, democrat, and Congressman John T.. Evans, democrat, from the First dis trict, and Congressman Scott Leavitt, republican, from the second district by substantial majorities.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-06
BUTLER CONDUCTED
 EXCELLENT CAMPAIGN
 SAYS PRES. COOLIDGE

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov G. President Coolidge addressed the fol- lowing letter to Chairman Butler of the Republican National committee: T want to thank you for your con duct of the greatest campaign that have ever known. Your manage ment has been superb"
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-06
SEATTLE DEPARTMENTS
 WILL RECEIVE A RAISE

SEATTLE, Nov. 6.-Eleven hund- red policemen and firemen in Seat tie will receive salary increases of $25 per month as a result of the voters of the city approving the pro- position by a substantial majority City. employees initiated this measure after the city council had refused them an advance in pay last August
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-06
NAVAL PAYMASTER LEAVES
 WITH CASH IN OFFICE

BREMERTON, Nov. 5.-Naval of ficials here have instigated search for Roland R. McClintock, pay clerk, who disappeared several days ago.
 Officials are Investigating McClin- tock's accounts behind closed doors and would make no statement after the meeting.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-06
ZEPPELIN WORKS REMOVED
 FROM GERMANY TO SPAIN

BERLIN, Nov. 4.-The announce ment has been made that the Zeppelin works at Frederichshaven will be re- moved to Seville, Spain. A number of Zeppelins are to be constructed for South American countries and contin- ued agitation by German communists is said to be responsible for the move.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-06
DAVIS ACCEPTS DEFEAT
 WIRE CONGRATULATIONS
 TO PRESIDENT COOLIDGE

NEW YORK; Nov. 6.-John ". Da- wis, democratic Candidate for the Presidency, in a public statement to- day accepted the outcome of the re- cent election without any vain re grets or bitterness" and said it was his honest hope that the administra- ton of President Coolidge may prove successful and beneficial to the coun- try" He wired hearty congratula- tions to Coolidge.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-06
REDONDO MAKES LAST
 TRIP TO COOK INLET

The steamship Redondo has made her last trip of the season to Cook Inlet points. She is expected to ar rive in Seward some time tomorrow with a large quantity of freight and several passengers,
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-06
BROOKHART LOSES
 TO BEN. F. STICK

DIES MONIES, Nov. 6.-Senator Brookhart, who created a sensation in Iowa politics shortly before election by repudiating the Coolidge admins tration, was badly defeated by Ben F. Steck, democrat. Brookhart today at tributed his defeat to the "standpat" Republican vote.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-11-06
MANY BRUSH FIRES

A brush fire at IF o'clock last night called out the fire department and gave them considerable work for time. The grass behind the Ballaine house caught fire and before it was discovered assumed considerable pro portions.