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New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
PART OF EVIDENCE
 IS TOLD IN SECRET
Some Facts Against Leopold and
 Loeb Unit for Public
BLOODY CHISEL EXHIBITED
Druggist Also Identifies Leopold as Purchaser of Hydroeioric Acid Rope Likewise Is Identified as Is Typewriter.
By The Associated Press,

By The Associated Press.
 Chicago. July 2t.-continuing tt pile up evidence designed to send Nathan Leopold Jr., and Richard Loeb to the gallows for the kidnap- ping and murder of Robert Franks. States Attorney Robert E. Grove to- day produced in court the states ex- hibits in the chain of evidence. for formal Identification.
 These included the taped cold chisel used in beating the hoy to death. the charred remains of the blood stained automobile robe res- cued from the ashes of a bonfire on the iakefront; a portable typewriter similar to that on which was written the ransom letter received by Franks father, and paper and envelopes identified as of the same texture as that sold to Leopold shortly before the disappearance of their victim.
 Introduced also by the state was pint bottle identified by drug clerk as the one in which he had sold hy- drochloric acid to Leopold on the date of the murder.
 Throughout the morning session. in which more than fifteen witnesses wero called by the state, the two young college students sat composedly behind their attorneys, listening in- tently to the testimony and occasion ally whispering with their defenders.
 Testimony in Secreet
 Open court proceedings were de- ayed in starting by session in chambers in which MT. Grove gave Judge Caverly some information, which, in his opening statement, he had indicated was mot fit for public 
 Clarence S Darrow and Benjamin Bachrach defense attorneys, were the 'nly persons beside the judge who were given thiss material.
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New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
Entire Block In Busi. ness Center of Rang CT Is Destroyed d By Flames Early Today.
Many Persons Are Rescued From Burning Hotel by Ladders-Others Forced to Jump.

Ranger, Tex. July 24.-six persons are known to be dead. thirteen are in the local hospital. and one boy is missing as a result of a fire which early today destroyed a block in the center of the business district. with property loss estimated at more than ti.ooo.o0c.
 The fire started in the McClesky hotel from gas pocket formed In the building. according to belief of fire officials. The flames. seen first on the second floor, spread rapidly threaten ing the entire business section.
 Hundreds of citizens were aroused and aided those in the Mcclesky hotel and the Southland Hotel to escape. Many were removed from the hotel with ladders, while others jumped from the second and third story win dows.
 None of the dead has been identi- hed. Two bodies were recovered from the burning buildings, and two persons who had been taken to the hospital. succumbed. Two bodies are known to be in the ruins.
 Billy Wallace. grandson of the operator of the Mcclesky hotel is missing and It is feared he also lost his life.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
MURDERER PAROLED
New Jersey Slayer Permitted To Re- turn To Civil Life To Care For Blind Brother and His Mother


 Trenton, N. J., July 24.-Although his term would not have expired until June, 1882, Anthony Russo, imprison- ed for murder in June, 1917. has been granted parole by the court of par dons. The fact that he has mother and blind brother in need of support was also considered.
 According to the report of physi- clans, Russo served both night and day at the risk of his own life in the hospital ward during the influenza epidemic. In addition to that, he has acted as interpreter since his admit tance, speaking Italian and three south European dialects. The killing for which he was sentenced occurred while he was under the influence of liquor.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
SZX KNOWN DEAD, THIRTEEN OTHERS M HOSPITAL, LOSS
 OF MILLION M TEXAS FIRE
DIVORCES GAINING ON MARRIAGES IN STATE Increase of Al Per Cent for Former, 9.6 for
 Latter in 1923

Washington, D. C.. July 2i.-The department of commerce announces that, according to returns received, there were in Connecticut. for the calendar year 1923. i3,26s marriages performed and i,i75 diyorces granted. Tor the calendar year 1922. I2.iOs marriages and I,o3o divorces were reported.
 The increase in marriages reported for 1923. over the number reported for 1922. Is 1,isi, or s.6 per cent. The divorces reported for 1923 show an increase of l4b or TAI per cent over the number reported for 1922.
 The statistics of marriages for 1923 were furnished by the state depart ment of health and those of divorces for the same year by the clerk of the superior court of each county. The figures are preliminary and subject to \
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
FREDERICK ]. MCENR0E
 DIES AFTER OPERATION
Respected Resident of Union Street Fails To Rally And Succumbs
 At Hospital.

Frederick J. McEnroe, AZ years old.
 of 15 Union street, died at St. Fran
 cis' hospital, Hartford, from compli-
 cations that set in following an opera
 tion performed at the hospital July
 If. His condition was critical for several days and yesterday morning physicians in attendance decided that a blood transfusion was his only hope for life.
 Immediately upon learning of the decision of the doctors, William Ken ney of Stanley street, Fred c. Linn, lieutenant in the fire department, and Joseph O'Brien of Stanley street, a foreman in the public works depart ment, went to Hartford to offer blood for the transfusion, but before their arrival, MT. McEnroe's condition had become so low that he could not un- dergo the transfusion. He died about s o'clock.
 He was born in this city and has made his home here all his life. He was employed in local factories for several years until he entered the em- ploy of the health department, under pr. T. Eben Reeks, who was then health superintendent. When Dr. Reeks entered the state health de- partment, Mir. McEnroe followed him. | For the past several years he has been l employed as a meter reader in the | water department.
 He was a member of Daily Council, K. of C., and the Young Mems T. A. 3. society. He was a member of St. Marys parish, serving as a pew rent collector for several years.
 He. is survived by his wife, broth , IT. Henry, and sister. Mrs. John The funeral will be held l morning from his home. fol- owed by funeral mass in St. Mary's hurch at o'clock, Burial will be in t. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
Mayor Hooks Big Bass;
 Cat Finds It Good Eatin

Mayor A. M. Paonessa landed a two and e,half pound bass last night at Lake Pocotopaug and returning to his cottage hung it on the veranda to keep until this morning when he in- tended to bring it to this city to ex- hibit as proof of his skill as nim- rod. This morning the mayor arose just in time to see the family cat consuming the last of the evidence, and so the mayor must try again.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
Burglar at Spinetta's
 Store Is Scared Away

Entrance to the store at 16O Main street conducted by James Spinetta was made between 10 o'clock last night and o'clock this morning &C., cording, to a report to the police to- day. Detective Sergeant William P. McCue investigated and found that entrance to the store had been gained through the elevator in the cellar. Mir. Spinetta said that nothing had been taken. although drawers in desk were found open. Money in bank book on the desk and a gold watch belonging to the bcokkeepef at the store were not taken.
 Detective Sergeant McCue was of the opinion that the intruder was frightened away before he accom- plished his purpose. The break was discovered this morning shortly after ' o'clock by Ernest Bloomquist of 7s Dwight street. . clerk at the store.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
Woman, a Walking Bank:
 Loses S1,000 She Carried

Stanley Krescunas of 173 Pleasant street reported to Sergeant Patrick McAvay at police headquarters today that his wife had lost s1.00o in bills between o'clock yesterday after noon and o'clock last night. She left home about 3 o'clock with the money rolled in a handkerchief and pinned inside her waist. She visited at house on Dewey street and then on Linden street and returned home about o'clock. It was upon her return that she discovered the money was missing. according to the story told by the husband.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
Refuse to Testify at Wage Hear.
 ing Called in Chicago
CLAIM IT IS ILLEGAL
Insist Labor Board Cannot Deprive Them of Their Constitutional Rights of Liberty of Contract and Bargaining.
.uuoo 'ploJlIrH "ldSd 9ApV .,ov1 s,r,s 'n'H'ouuoo

the engi..es.s anu firemen on the ground that the board was acting H. legally in attempting to hold the hearing
 Donald Rlchberg. counsel for the brotherhoods. submitted a statement outlining this decision in reply and to the boards order to testify.
 "The emloyes insist that the board cannot deprive them Of their constitu- tional rights of liberty of contract and their recognized legal right of col lective bargaining. and that the inter ference of the board is unlawful and In aid to their program to delay nego- tiations" MT. Richberg asserted.
 "The labor board is seeking to force the employees to become parties in the present hearing through the device of summoning them to appear as witness es in behalf of the employees. The labor board has no more power than a court to select witnesses for parties and has no more power to force either railroad or employees to become par ties to proceedings before the board,
 Wont Recognize Board.
 The employees refuse to submit their controversies to the so-called de- cision of the board, not only because the action of the board Is premature but also because the board is not an Impartial tribunal. The chairman has repeatedly and grntuitously made public attacks on the representatives of the employees and on the policies of heir organization and has disqualified himself as acting as an arbitrator.
 "The cost of submitting controver- sies to the board Is very large; a de- ,ision of the board Is not binding; the board itself is biased and the employe have the right (recently announced oy the United States circuit court of appeals In Pennsylvania to refuse to contest matter before the labor board.
 Therefore the attempt of the board oy indirect means to compel them to submit controversy to the board is Tn unlawful abuse of the powers of | he board and a violation of the con- titutional rights of their employees md of their representatives.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
HORACE W. EDDY IS
 ID GIVE UP BANKING
Will Retire From New Britain National Bank on September 1
S5 YEARS IN HARNESS
Horace W. Eddy Believes Health Win Not Permit Him to Continue With Institution - Prominent in Masonic Circles Throughout Connecticut.

Horace W. Eddy, who has been in the employ of the New Britain Ma tienal bank for the past 3S years will. on September l, give up his active duties at the bank, He underwent an operation not long ago and feels that in justice 10 his health he ought not to be SO much confined, He will be at the call of the bank at any time when his health will permit.
 Mir, Eddy, who makes his home with Mrs. Eddy and n daughter. Mrs. J. Howard Case, at 2f0 West Main street. was born in New Britain on March 2s, 1889. He received his early education in the local schools and attended high school for two years. Upon leaving this institution he entered the employ of the D. Mill Ter store, later leaving that place 10 work for the American Hosiery Go. From this plant he entered the em-
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
SYRACUSE WOMAN BOUND
 SELF AND FIRED HOUSE
Supposed "Victim" of Robbers Con- fesses She Staged Scene
 In Financial Straits.

Syracuse, N. T., July 24.--Forced by pressing debts and in an effort to collect insurance on her damaged apartment and goods, Miss Francef Stabb. early yesterday morning ses fire to her home and to lend color to her story of burglars. bound and gagged herself and awaited the com ing of f1remen.
 The fire, however, threatened to become more serious than she planned and, seized with panic, Mise Stabb attempted to undo the ropes, These only became frightened by he- struggles. A roomer in her apart ment was awakened and rescued her as flames were shooting through ths house.
 To the police Miss Stabb told thrilling story of waking to find two burglars at her bedside, of being bound and gagged and of watching her rooms ransacked with a loss of some forty dollars. Her story was broken down only after several hours quizzing by the police.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
NOT A CANDIDATE
Hartford Times Has Story That Judge Rogers Would Not Accept Nomina- tion For Governor of State,

Hartford, July 24.--A special dis patch from New York to the Hart
 ford Times today says that Judge Henry Wade Rogers of the United States circuit court of appeals has de- cided that it would be impossible for him to accept the democratic nomina- ton for governor of Connecticut even if 1t should be offered him by the state convention of the party. This is contrary to the expectation of many of Judge Rogers friends who had hoped until today that he would &C., cept the nomination if it were offered to him, according to The Times.
 Judge Rogers is reported as feeling that the unexpected resignation of Judge Julius Mayer and the i'll health of one of the other members of the court make 1t impossible for him to consider political service at this time. But for these factors it is stated Judge Rogers deep admiration for John w. Davis, democratic presidential nomi- nee might have influenced him to take a receptive attitude toward the suggestion of his nomination.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
Washington Roof Gardens
 Must Be Dry From Now On

Washington, July 24.-Launching . drive to stop liquor drinking in Wash ington's roof gardens, prohibition agents early today raided the fashion able Le Paradise cafe roof and ar- rested five patrons on. charges of H. legal possession of liquor and drink ing in public. The raid was carried out quietly, with no interruption to dance music The five were released on s55 collateral for appearance in court today.
 Prohibition officials said the raid was "just the beginning" adding that drinking on roof gardens must sfoo."
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
Mrs. Anna Gauer Dies
 At Milford HOspital

Mrs. Anna Gauer of A Hamilton
 street died Wednesday evening at the
 Milford hospital after an illness of several years. She Is survived by son and two grandchildren. The funeral. which will be private, will be held Friday afternoon at o'clocx from the Erwin Memorial chapel. h. torment will be in Falrview ceme- tery. Friends will please omit flowers. |
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
Former Is Republican And Latter Is Prom inent In California Banking Circles.
Other Appointee Has Been Actively Identified With the Socialist Party in New York.

Washington. July si.--senator La Follette's joint executive campaign committee, which vii conduct his in- dependent presidential campaign, will include Rudolph spreckles. the Cali fornia banker and Senator Frazier ot North Dakota. now listed as a repub- lican.
 Morris Hillquit, of New York. whs has been actively identified with the socialist party. was also named on the committee today. The others, except for one selection yet to be made. are men and women who have been iden- tified with the movement from It's in- ception.
 The committee will be called to- gether as soon as possible for meeting with Senator La Toilette to
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
Crane Alights on Wire,
 Passaic Is in Darkness

Passaic. N. J., July 24.-This city was in darkness for a half hour last night when a migratory crane, alight- ing on the electric feeder wire which brings in 2e,0oO volts from a Jersey City powerhouse with one foot on each of the two wires, short circuited the system. The birds body was found by linemen searching for the short circuit. They said they would mount their trophy as a souvenir.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
JUVENILE THESPIANS
 GIVE AIR FUI7D SHOW
Swedish Bethany Church Also Aids in Financing
 Camp

The custom of holding home talent
 shows in cellars, on beaches. etc., by
 children who are desirous of helping
 the fund for the New Britain fresh
 air camp at Burlington still continue
 popular and the fresh air editor of
 the Herald Is glad to acknowledge
 another contribution of this character.
 These receipts all help to swell the
 amount, show the proper spirit on the
 part of the children and make the | fresh air editor, the fresh air camp
 officials and the children feel better. The latest contribution of this kind comes in letter which reads as fol- lows:
 Fresh Air friend. Dear Sirs. Miss Charlotte Rakauskas and I gave a little show in my basement. We raised S1 for the Fresh Air fund. We like to work for the poor children, and 1t was fun also. Yours truly, Miss Margaret Henderson and Miss Charlotte Rakauskas. Miss Charlotte Rakauskas swelled the fund by 25 cents from her own treasury. Doris Forth, Rita Forth, Billy Cook and others were actors"
 Although the Rotary club has con- tributed about s612 to the mainten- ance fund and $4S0 to the housing fund, a special contribution from the club treasury of 50 cents was turned over to the fresh air editor today be- cause of Dr. c. W. Vivian's ineffi- ciency as collector. Dr. Vivian was by President Taylor to col lect fine of 25 cents each from members who did not wear Rotary | badges. Two members refused to pay | the fine and in the argument which the 50 cents found its way into the fresh air fund.
 A check from the Swedish Bethany church for s1o was received today also.
 According to all indications the golf tournament for this fund which will De held at the Shuttle Meadow club Wednesday will be ar unparalleled success.
 The fund now stands as follows: Previously acknowledged ...s5,O1s.o5 Swedish Bethany church .... 1o.6o 1hildrens' show .......,.s 1.a5 Two Rotary club fines. .... 50
 Total ...''....,........ ,02480
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
Tenn. Couple Suspected of
 Murder Committed in 1915

Chattanooga, Tenn, July 24.-W. H. Bennett, Rome, Ga, and his wife were arrested today as a result of the discovery under a house here by workmen of a grave containing the skeleton of an aged woman. Detec- tives say that an aged aunt of Bennett Miss Augusta Hoffman, disappeared in 1e15
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
Jerome Street Woman
 Fights Off Assailant

Mrs. Anna Anderson of POI Jerome street was attacked last night by a strange man who jumped out of the bushes on Richard street and grabbed her, according to 8 report she made to Sergeant Matthias Rival at the po- lice station. She fought herself free and made her escape unharned. Motorcycle Policeman William P. Hayes searched the neighborhood for the alleged assailant but could find no trace of him.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
GAGE PRINCIPAL AT sUFFIELp

Suffield, Conn. July 24.-Dr. Brownell Gage, Yale 'ss, has been elected principal of suffield school to succeed the late Dr. Hobart c. Trues- dell. pr. Gage went to China in 1904 when the now famous educa- tional institution Yale in China was instituted, and remained there until year aog. He was provost and later acting president of the Chinese insti- tuition
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
"BROWNIE" AUTHOR DIES
Palmer Cox, aged s4, Was Writer of Famous Stories For Children--Also An Illustrator.

New York, July 24.-Palmer Cox, author of the "Brownie' series of stories for children, died today at his home in Granby, Quebec, at the age of S4 years. News of his death was received by friends here.
 MT. Cox also was an illustrator, H. frustrating his own works with humor- ous drawings. The Brownie" series included more than 8 dozen books, published from 1893 to 1918.
 Born at Granby, Mir. Cox went to San Francisco in 1863 and for twelve years engaged in literary work there. His first book was published in 1875.
 He was unmarried.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
KILLS OWN DAUGHTER
New York State Farmer, Driving While Drunk, Has Accident In Which Child Dies.

Little Valley, N. Y, July 24.--The infant daughter of William Parker, 8 farmer, was killed and Parker's wife and five year old daughter were dan- gerously hurt and seven years old son slightly injured, in an automobile accident yesterday. The authorities allege that Parker was driving while in an intoxicated condition.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
BARGAIN HUNTERS HURT
Twenty Persons, Mostly Women, In- jured in Bargain Counter Rush at NOrristown, Pa.

Norristown, Pa.. July 24.-Twenty persons, most of them women. were slightly injured in bargain counter crush today when a new store ad- vertised the sale of one cent brooms. Twelve of the women were taken to d hospital suffering from cuts and bruises. The crowd began to gather before the store opened and those nearest to the entrance were pushed against the show windows. In the scramble to escape the falling glass many women were knocked down. Many pocketbooks were lost.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
"FEETERs. GO TO NJaNrIc

New Haven, July 24.-The second company Governors Foot Guards of this city departed for Mantle for a four day tour of duty at the state camp grounds with the first company of Hartford. The combined companies will be reviewed by Governor Temple ton on Saturday.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24
ROBBERS GET s1a. 900.

Vancouver. B. C., July 24.-Three robbers escaped from a branch of the Canadian Bank of Commerce here today with sIs,00o. after one of them had laid open the head of c. A. Bonallie. nanaxer.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-24

formulate campaign plans. Repre- sentative Nelson of Wisconsin was made chairman of the committee, and will return from Chicago tonight or tomorrow for the meeting.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-04-25

ter to twelve. Meanwhile. let me show
you something. II may amuse you as
II has done me-"
The three moved back towards one
OF the arched openings which led into
the ballroom.
Observe, II you please" their host
continued, "the third couple who pass
US. The girl is wearing green-the
very little that she does wear. Watch
the man, and see II he reminds you Of
any one"
Francis did as he was hidden. The
girl was a well-known member Of the
chorus of one Of the principal musical
comedies. and she seemed to be thor
oughly enjoying both the dance and
her partner. The latter appeared to
be of somewhat ordinary type. sal
low. with rather puffy cheeks. and eyes
almost unnaturally dark. He danced
vigorously and he talked all the time.
Something about him was vaguely IA.
miliar to Francis. but he failed to
place him.
Notwithstanding all my precau.
tiona" Sir Timothy continued. there,
fo0aly believing himself to Be unno-
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-04-25
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