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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-02
STANFORD WOMAN Isl
IN PECULIAR MESS
Bankrupt, But Is Accused Of
Being So Fraudulently

Stamford. Jan. Determination "
bankruptcy to determine the assets Of
Mrs, Jane Jordan, otherwise. known
as Jane o'Roark was begun here to-
day before Referee Carleton Il
Hoadley of New Haven who was
called in when Referee John keogh
OF this district found himself dis
qualified.
Mr.. Keogh appears for several
creditors.
The creditors brought an inrolun-
tary petition in bankruptcy against
Mrs Jordan who had contracted mer-
chandise bills for 100000 to $4,000
with merchants here, In Gseenwich
and Norwalk. Shes claimed to have
bought residence In Tokeneke and
was furnishing IL.
Mrs. Jordan who is charged Grim
inally with having obtained merchan-
disc under Ease prctenses did not ap-
pear at the hearing as she had not
been summoned. The criminal charsS
is TO be heard on January Q.
Mrs. Alice Ingraham, who said she
was Mrs. Jordan's mother. testified
that her daughter was married 10
Mr.. Goodwin but did not know his
present whereabouts. Mrs. Ingraham
said she herself had married man
named oIsoark who died about eight
years ago. She uses the name OF
lngraham because that Is the name
Of her stepfsther.
The witness said that her daughter,
whom she referred to as Mrs. Jor-
dan, is an actress. and had been play
ing in stock and vaudeville for sew
erai months IN Oakland. Los Angeles
and San Francisco.
Mrs. Ingraham questioned about
the Tokencke house said that she and
not her daughter had a contract TO
buy the place and this contract had
been transferred to a Mr.. Lloyd In
New York. She did not know his
address Sine said she objected TO
the way her daughter was acting and
TO the running up OF bills.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-02
ARRESTED FOR ARSON
Four Darien Men Taken Into Custody.
Charged With setting Fire TO Va
cant buildings.

Norwalk. Jan. Arthur wilmot,
Harry Pardee. George Nash and
Richard Abenroth were arrested at
Darien 10y state Policeman Louis
Baker and Darien authorities yester-
day charged with wilfully setting fire
10 vacant buildings.
The arrests are the outcome Of an
inquiry into several mysterious fires in
Darien the past five months. The po-
lice say that an four have admitted
setting fire 10 the Tokeneke barns.
streets ice house and houscboat at
SCOTS Cove. Other charges may ne
preferred. The quartet were held in
$4,000 bonds each for a hearing on
Friday afternoon.
Wilmot and Abendroth are mem-
iers Of the Darien fire department.
Wilmot got bail and Pardee was re-
leased on his own recognizance, II be-
ing said that he assisted the police
in clearing up the case.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-02
MISSING, BODY is FOUND
Michael stafford OF Waterbury Had
Not Been Seen Since December 81
Had Heart Trouble.

Waterbury. Jan. 2.--The body Of
Michael Stafford, 81. an employe OF
the Connecticut Light and Power CO..
was today found floating IN water
near the company's conensation plant
In this sity. The man was last seen
December 81. When he failed to put
in an appearance this morning a
search was Instituted. with the result
that the body was found in a canal
between the power plant and Manga
tuck river. Stafford had been under
treatment for chronic heart trouble
for some time. Medical Examiner
Dr. A. Crane who examined the body
expressed the opinion that the man
had been dead since December 81.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-02
LIQUOR BOAT WRECKED
Eighteen Bullet Scared Rum Run
ners' Boats Auctioncd on Today at
Battery Park.

New York, Jan. Eighteen bullet
Scared rum craft, recently captured
by the governments mosquito fleet OF
rum cbasers, were auctioned off by
customs officials today at Dead
Mans Basin" on the tip of Bauery
park.
The little vessels. some OF which
had been seized. auctioned and re-
captured several times under various
aliases. brought total OF $3.50 to-
day. Several speedy ones went with
the lot, including two with twin air
plane motors. Customs officials &c.
timated the little fleet represented
an original investment of at least
$780,
Two women and 500 men partici-
pated in the auction. Most OF them
openly declared they wanted the
boats 10 use in freighting liquor in
from rum row.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-02

Mrs. Mary Yates. aged II years,
died yesterday afternoon at o'clock
at her home at 1g7 Greenwood street
She was native Of England and has
lived in this country since 1895. COM
ing here from Long whatton. Eng
land.
She leaves two daughters. Miss
High school. and Mrs. william Hit
brand Of this city.
Funeral services uill BE- private aud
viii be held az the late hone tomor-
row afternoon ~ g:3O O'Clock. Rev
Henry W. Maicr officiating. Interrnent
will BE- IN Fair,iew cemetery. Friends
are requested 10 omit flowers
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-02
PROVIDENCE GETS wETIER.
Drunkenness increase Attributed "a
Home Made Iiauor.

Providence. u. J.. Jan. ARRESTS
for drunkenness In this city in 1923
decreased 797, In comparison with
1922. The total number Of arrests for
drunkenness last year vas 5.iz7. as
compared with $500 in 1914
Arrests for all causes In 1928 total
1z.175. as against 1929 in 1929. This
great gain. according 10 snperinten-
dent Of Police O'Neil, does not mean
IN increase In crime. but arrests for
the commission OF crimes viii show
a decrease after deduction Of arrests
for violation Of the state Prohibition
Law, determined as valid in Novem-
Der. 1922. and isy increased activity
against motor law tiOlators.
The Increase IN drunkenness. IN,
police superintendent ssFs. is ~
plaine1 b. the perfection Of the art
81 home liquor making. which Is pro
tected BY the Federal and state laws
BY requiring the police 20 SECURE stf-
dencs Of actual ssles before acting"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-02
sues FOR $4,000
Motor Manufacturer Claims He Was
Refused Right 10 Display His Wares
At New York show.

New York, Jan. 2.--Denied display
space at the annual motor boat show
opening this week. Deneal X. Samuel.
Inc, today brought suit against the
National Association OF Engine and
Boat Manufacturers, conducting the
exhibition, for $4,000 damages,
charging unlawful discrimination and
restraint OF trade. The company
sought TO exhibit airplane motors for
boats.
Another action 10 compel the asso-
citation TO accept the company's ad-
vertising for insertion in the official
program. was opened in supreme
court. Counsel for the exhibition
said the advertising had
been rejected as Objectionable be-
cause the company was conducting a
rival show across the street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-02
CITY ITEMS.

The management of the Lyceum
theater presented the employees with
gold pieces New Years eve In apr
citation of thir loyal services during
the past year.
A daughter was born this morning
to Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Lawson of
Meriden. Mr.. Lawson is a member
of the Herald" composing room
force.
Bernard Brooks, the four-year-old
son of Peter Brooks, of rs Spring
street, was operated upon for remov-
al of tonsils and adenoids at the
Court street hospital this morning.
The operation was performed by DR..
L. T. Fromen.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-02
1ratIra
Mrs. Anna Bailey

Mrs. Anna Bailey, age as years,
died at her home at 466 Arch street
yesterday after a lingering illness.
She was born in New Haven and
leaves her husband, Henry T. Bailey;
three daughters, Mrs. Margaret TORI,
Mrs. Frank Rhodes and Mrs. Herbert
Leonard; a son, Henry c. Bailey, and
several grandchildren, all of this city.
Funeral services will be held tomor.
row morning at s;Se o'clock at the
home and at Q o'clock at st. Joseph's
church. Interment will be in the
family plot at Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-02
MAY FIND SUSPECT
Buddy of John p. Cook, Wanted For
Burnside Murder, Likely to Give
Police Valuable Aid,

Hartford, Jan. "A friend of John
p. Cook and his buddy while in the
Canadian army during the World war,
may he the means of locating the East
Hartford man wanted for the murder
early Christmas Day of Mrs. Mary
Monsell Of Burnside. 1t is known that
Cook has been frequently in communi.
cation with this man and it is thought
that Cook might try to join him. Ger
aid Risley, detective In States Attor-
ney Alcorn's office, has therefore been
Keeping close watch of the friend and
VIII not let him out OF sight until
Cook is found.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-02
SELL LIQUOR SHIPS
$50 Gases of Booze Taken Tron
fcs~9 Which Goes Aground on
Fishers Island.

New London. Jan. -Four hun
dred and eighty cases Of liquor. the
cargo o. the 51-fOot naphtha launch
Columbia. which grounded on Fishers
Island. n. ". sunday night in a storm.
we're being removed today under the
direction Of Inspector Of Customs
jeremiah Dillon Of this city. An
drew and John Jensen and John
SsrFarnss. Of New Haven. the mem
bers Of the crew were being held in
custody 81 the Fishers Island life
aring station and viii be turned otter
20 New York Authorities after the
cargo has been collected.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-02
KILLS SELF AFTER DANCE.
Girl said 10 BE Years First Suicide
i'm New Jersey.

New Jersey, Jan. 2.-The first sui
eide recorded in New Jersey in 1924,
according to the police. was that OF
Miss Celia Binewsld, 20, Of No. 176
Paterson Turnpike, North Bergen. She
was found lying on her bed by her
brother, Robert, with a gas tube in
her mouth. one end OF which was at
tached TO q lighting fixture.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bindewald
we're unable TO explain their ddsgh-
ter's action. She came home after
midnight in good spirits. She had
been seeing the old year out at a
dance in Jersey City. The girls fam
lily aud friends said she had no love
affair and never spoke Of trouble.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-02
PRINCE TO TOUR MORE
Heir to British Throne Leaves IN
ATas : for Visit TO Possessions in
AFRICA.

London. Jan THE Prince Of
Wales. who will leave May . on a
trip to South Africa. is expected 10
visit all the principal centers south OF
the Zambesi river. lie will engage in
a shooting expedition in northern
IhOdosia before h. leaves Africa for
home. He will be absent from Eng.
land for about four months.
The prince will travel on a regu-
lar liner instead or on the battle
cruiser Renown. on which he made
his voyage TO India. The Renomn is
being reconditioned for further SER
sics with the fleet.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-02
DRY LAW REPEAL SOUGHT.

Providence, Jan. 1.-Two bills for
the repeal OF the state prohibition law
was introduced In the house by Rem
resentative Herman, democrat, of
Providence. One provides for imme-
diate repeal OF the law. and tho other
that the measure If passed shall be
submitted by referendum TO the voters
at the next election,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-02
UNDERWOOD ENTERS RACE
Files Announcement Of Candidacy
for Presidential Nomination.


Montgomery, Ala, Jan. SENATOR
Oscar w. Underwood flied yesterday
with Secretary of state =. II. Blan
and Hugh White. secretary Of the
state Democratic executive commit
tee, his formal announcement as a
candidate for the Democratic nomi-
nation for president of the United
States in the Alabama presidential
primary.
L. j. Musgrove Of Jasper also nled
his announcement az a candidate for
the Democratic presidential nominal
ton in Alabama. The third presiden-
tial aspirant TO announce his partic-
ipation in the presidential primary
was Senator Hiram johnson OF Cali
fornia, who will contend with w. J..
Chenault of Russellyilie for the
Republican nomination. A third en-
trsnt on the Democratic side for
presidential nomination honors was
NJ. A. Dinsmore. attorney Of Birn-
ingham.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-02
CUBAN PATRIOT DIES

New York, Jan. Col. Emilio p.
Cordero. Cuban patriot and soldier
who distinguished himself In the
spanish-American war by carrying
messages through the lines in his cork
leg dies in Flower hospital yesterday
after n long illness. lie was engaged
In the manufacture of cigars.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-02
IARn nI maNks

We wish 10 thank our friends for
the kindness and sympathy shown us
al the deeth q our father Edward
tlapthofn. Also for The beautiful
floral offerings. CSiEnrdb
JAMES LApTHORS.
NAY J.. DAVIS
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-02
PnoBABLY A sIICInE.

San Antonio. Tex. Jan. Major
4. u. Gardner, Of the Fourth Field
Artillery. Fort sam Houston. WAS
found dead in his room OF the regi-
mental officers club today. An auto
matte pistol was near the body.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-02
HrIlzoG TO NEWARK

Newark. y. l. Jan. Charts
HorzoE. former majgr league baseball
star. has signed a contract 70 manage
the Newark club Of the international
league. il was announced today.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-02
CORN BoRER GAINS.

Cincinnati. O.. Jan. 2.--Despite uni
hed efforts TO control the European
corn borer. the insect made notable
progress during 1923. economic ento-
mo1oeists meeting with the American
Association for the Advancement Of
Science were told today by several
speakers. Several experts agreed that
no method Of determination Of the
post has been discovered.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-02
DECISION REVERSED
South Carolina Railroad Commission
Has Authority TO Order Passenger
Sheds Built.

Columbia, S. c., Jan. 2.-Reversing
a decision of few months ago, the
South Carolina Supreme Court held
today that the state railroad commits
sion was within its powers in ordering
the Southern Railway company to
construct passenger sheds at Black
vile. s. c.
The court asserted in its former
opinion that the transportation act OF
1920 had deprived the state regula-
tory body Of practically all Its juris-
diction over interstate railroads. A
re-hearing, with circuit judges parti-
cippating. was allowed on motion Of
the commission.
The Blackville case attracted wise
attention because OF the fight being
made in several states 10 preserve to
the state regulatory bodies certain Of
their original powers over the rail-
roads.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-02
~ YEARs TOR BrRGLaRIEs

Providence. Jan. John Jiminsz
e. Cuban, who claims 10 have come
from bridgeport. Conn. and also that
he was 2 Cleveland Giant base ball
player. was sentenced n IL years in
state prison today for burglary.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-02
oID CATHOLIC Priest DIES.

Louisville. ~. Jan. Rev. Father
r. NJ. J. Rock. one sf the Oldest active
members 81 the Catholic clergy in
Kentucky. died today He was born
IN Armagh. Ireland. in 1850.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-02
Rnhcrf Snnntss,n.

The funeral Of the late Robert
Swanson will take place Thursday
afternoon. SeVists will be held at
the Erwin chapel and burial will be
in Fairsiew cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-02

Speaking o. our international re-
lafions. 81 seems as though = lot n
them would Like 70 come over and
i've pith us.-New York American.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-02

ur~. wladlsIaua KouaIc.La

Funeral services for Mrs Wladis-
Iowa Kowaieska will be held tomor-
row morning at 7:s5 o'clock ct the
Sacred Heart church. Intcrment will
be in the Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-02
samuel Scott

Samuel Scott, well known in New
Britain and a resident of Pennington,
died at his home in the latter town
this morning. Funeral services will
be held Saturday morning al st.
Patrick's church there and interment
will lie in Plainyille.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-02
u. :. TREASURY STATEMENT.
T.. s. Treasury balance. Ss29.4es. $50


WillismtoWn. y. J.. Ian. Ed
ward Knrzins. 81 ? former vhiskey
distiller. committed suicide by hang
ing today
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-02

Current Old Guard fashion hints
for the presidential ring put ths taboo
on the III hat.--Norfolk Ftrrinian-
T'ilot.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1924-01-02
ENDORSE COOLIDGE.

Nashville, Tenn. Jan. 2.-The re-
publican state committee today en-
dorsed the administration Of Presi-
dent Coolidge.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-15
Frat Party Is
Raided as Many
Wax Hilarious

BERKELEY, Calf, Nov. ia
party at the Phi Gamma Delta house
at the University Of California end
ed last night when the police arriv-
ed
James Kimball, 90, student, was
arrested when he attempted to
trough house, one of the police
men summoned by neighbors of the
fraternity men when tac party wax
ed hilarious.
kimball later was released after
a lecture. No other arrests were
made, but the eelebrants were ord
red to go quietly to their homes.
No liquor was sized, the police
admitted, although they understood
that some of the guests had been
drinking.
Chief of Police Vollmer announc'
ed today that he would take up the
matter with President w. w. Camp
bell of the university.
The party was a formal affair and
practically every member of the fra
tcrnity with number of young wo-
men, was present.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-15
U. s. ship is
STARTED ON ITS
FINAL JOURNEY

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. ID
With blasts of whistles as q final
salute, the U. $. S. Washington was
towed from its berth at the navy
yard here today and headed toward
the ocean for its trip to "fiftv
fathoms curve, where it will be
destroyed under the terms of the
arms limitation conference.
Destruction of the battieship will
reveal important Information to the
navy department, according to of
ficors at the navy yard.
The ship will be used as, target
for aerial bombs, shells and depth
charges. A board of naval officers
will study the effects of the practice
by the Atlantic fleet and make re-
concentrations.
The Washington, 70 per cent COM
pleted, cost the government more
than $l6,000,00Q and to scrap it
would yield ''iunk' worth only
$250,000.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-15
TEST CASE IN
RENO DIVORCES
TO END MONDAY
Hundreds Of Divorces
May Be Affected by
Decision
nv rn:ted Press Leased Wire

RENO, Nov. 15.-The first inn
portant test ease seriously to threat
en- validity of thousands of divorces
granted in Nevada may be conclud-
ed Monday when Judge S. Bartlett
of the district court expects to rend-
cr his decision in the sb-called Con-
fer case Two days of arguments by
. friends of the court and att0r-
news for Mrs. Emma Confer at Ham
burg, Pa, were concluded late yes
torday and Judge Bartlett took the
ease under advisem2nt.
The suit brought by Mrs. Confer
seeks annulment of the divorce
granted her aged husband, Nathan
A. Confer, Hamburg, Pa, merchant,
on }the grounds that Confer estab-
listcd only technical residence in
Nc$ada and left the state immedi-
atek following issuance of his de-
cree. She maintains that state law
requires the divorce plaintiff to be
Il permanent resident of the state.
1t is estimated that at least so
per cent of the so-called, NEVADA
divorces" obtained by members of
the "divorce colony'' here in past
years, depend for their legality upon
Judge Bartlett s decision.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-15
TOP ICING CASE
ITO HAVE HEARING
In WASHINGTON

At the request of the National
Fa...srm Bureau for the southeastern
states who are interested in the vari-
Gus angles of the top icing case
which viii be heard in San Fran
cisco on December /, the interstate
commerce commission have granted
a supplemental hearing of the ease
at Washington, ID. c., which will
also serve the southern states, fol
lowing the San Francisco hearing.
Word has just been received at the
local offices that this hearing has
been granted ;Wd will probably take
place i'll January. The southern
states will protest at this time the
same charges practically that the
Imperial Valley farm growers are
protesting now.
Walter Sprague, who is the attor-
ney for the local farm bureau in the
lettuce rate case, wired from Los
Angeles this morning, Gam having
splendid cooperation from the ma
tional farm bureau in Chicago and
also from Berkeley and obtaining
splendid results here. Am urging
more and further cooperation and
assistance gathering i'll data
G. G. Jenkins, manager. of the
farm bureau has also just received
Il wire from j. j. Duel, chairman of
the utilities department of the state
Farm Bureau for the southeastern
siSt MR. Gprague in every possible
way in his fight of the ease.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-15
ASK FARMERS
AID TO MAKE
FAIR SUCCESS

Walter Havekorst and w. G..
BELLS of Brawley asked the full
cooperation Of the fa,mers of the
Meloland farm center in giving
their aid in the Imperial Valley Mid
Winter fair at Brawley, during the
meeting last night of the Meloland
district. AT the conclusion of their
addresses, a special committee was
appointed to take charge of the dis
pay to be presented by the Melo-
land farm center ut the fair.
During the election the following
officers were unanimously chosen:
w. A. Swerdfeger, director; Harry
Jones, vice,director; Aleck Meyers,
secretary and treasurer; Mrs. Viii
liam Johnson and Mrs. A. McGrew,
refreshments committee; and Mrs.
Charles Meyers and Mrs. Frank
Vogt, entertainment and program
committee. Harry james presided
as chairman Of the meeting.
Another speaker of the meeting
was S. l.. McCrory who discussed
the necessity of the farmers of the
valley becoming members of the
firm bureau. Mr.. McCrory y was
formerly chairman of the farm cen
Ter in Palo, Verde Valley and from
his years of experience, lie stated
realized the benefits made possible
througR@the united action of the
growers.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-15
MANY CARLOADS
OF SHEEP COME
TO THE VALLEY,

Many carloads Of sheep aye being
brought into the Brawley E1d/e1f
patria district. for feed, and quite
a bunch of cattle are being moved
in for pasturage.
Ira Aten, Jr., has received from
the ranch in the Salt River district
within the last month over 20 ears
of mutton and wool, and Balfour-
Guthrie brought in Is ears of woods
bearers recently.
Campbell and Davis have severa
car loads of cattle from Holbrool
| district in Arizona for pasturage II
the northern district of the valley
and there are several carloads ex
pected to move from Inyo to Cali
patria and Brawley, most of the
stock going to the latter point,
as on the east side branch of the
Southern Pacific there is consider
abe pasturage.
To Los Angeles the local move
ment from the valley has been fair
" good, but most of the stock
brought in is of the feeder variety,
intermixed with some dairy stock.
Winter pears have commenced
moving from CaleXico district, two
carloads having been shipped, and
from the III Centre district two or
three carloads of grapefruit, one of
from Imperial and
one from the Brawley district.