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New Britain herald., 1924-07-01
GETS S20,0O0 VERDICT
MadrieDnc Dcyer, Former Dancer. Who Sued Shaw for StOO,0O Gets Judgment in New York.

New York, July 1.----Ma drienne De- yer, former dancer, won a judgment for S20, ,000 today in her S1n0,0O0 tcrach of promise suit against Philip M. Shaw, wealthy banker The case was tried by jury in the supreme court before Justice GieGerich.
 Justice Giegerich denied a motion of Herbert c. Smithe, counsel for Shaw, that the verdict be set aside as contrary to the weight of evidence. The usual 20 days stay 10 protect an appeal was granted.
 In his summation yesterday. Mir. Smithe declared that his client was "entitied to the presidency of the fCols' club, because, although he is 5, years old, he yet does not know what it is 10 withstand tho blandishments and wishes of a young woman" Shaw admitted during tho trial that he agreed to marry Miss Devcr, but on the condition of his obi aining q di- vorce from his wife.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-01
THREE DIE IN EXPLOSION
Fourth Expected to Die Following In- ilIrics When Ellenyille Nulcanizing Shop is Destroyed.

Ellenville, x. T., July i.~-rhree men were killed, one is expected 10 die of his wounds and fifth was burned as the result of gasoline eX- plosion which destroyed the tire vul- csnizing shop of Dewitt Clinton here late yesterday
 The dead.
 Dewitt Clinton, Israel Borsky and George Bose, all of EfenNilie.
 Martin Secdorf. also Of this village, is in a hospital in berious condition. He is expected 10 die.
 Joseph Hyatt, owner of the build ing, suffered serious burns.
 The men were gathered around q yulcanizing machine when the cNpio- sion occurred from an unknown cause. Gasoline used in the process became ignited and flames spread rapidly through the small shop. Soon inc entire building was ablaZe. Property damage was estimated at S20,o0o.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-01
OLD GLORY GUT DOWN
 AT US. EMBASSY YARD
Unidentified Jap Blamed for Tokio Insult-Investiga-
 ton Ordered

By The Associated Press.
 Tokio, July 1 1.---Numerous details of the cutting down Of the American fag in the United states embassy com pound today have been brought to | light hy police inquiry, although the , identity of the Japanese who slashed the halyards and thus unceremonious- ly removed the ensign had not been uncovered several hours after the af- fair.
 The officers inquiry disclosed that about 12:45 ?. m. q Japanese stole into the compound. climbed the flag pole and cut the flag from the ropes before the police arrived. The cut ter seized an opportunity to enter the compound when there were no Amer- cans in that part of the enclosure, which formerly surrounded the em- bassy buildings destroyed by the earthquake and fire of last Septem- Der.
 Until recently body of marines was encamped within the compound. but now only three of the party are left. The embassy offices are being housed in the Imperial hotel pending erection of a new building This is a half mile away from the compound. None of the three men remaining in the compound saw the cutting.
 However. persons who did, imme- diatey reported the affair to Charge d'Affaires Cafferty, who hurriedly called on Foreign Minister Shidehara.
 The police promptly placed guard around the compound and took up the work of investigation. The flagpole stands on diplomatic property, it was pointed out, which made it necessary for the cutter to Invade what is really American soil to carry out his project.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-01
Arrested in Meriden
 For Reckless Driving

Michael Ferroli of 195 Oak street, New Britain, was arraigncd in the Meridcn police court this morning on a charge of reckless driving. His case was continued for one week under bonds of S35. Ferroli was arrested by Sergeant Kurcon of the Meridcn police force after machine he was driving colljded with another ma chine driven by Edward Robinson of Washington place, New Britain, in the Silver City. Both cars were con- siderahIy damaged and the Meiiden authorities claim that Ferroii was driving at an excessive rate of speed. Ferrioli was arraigned before Judge B. W. Alling in the local police court Monday on two charges of violating the liquor law. His case was contin- ued until Thursday morning.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-01
STEAMER IS DESTROYED
Loss S350,000 and Traffic to Martha's Vineyard Interrupted When Stean,- ship Sankaty Burns at Dock.

New Bedford, Mass, July 1.-The steamship service between this port, Woods Hole. Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, just beginning its season of greatest traffic with summer vaca : tionists. was rcarranged today as a result of the destruction by fire lasr night of the steamship Sarkaty and the dock of the New England Stcam- ship Co. here. The fire which started in a pile of hay on the dock from cause still undetermined, caused loss of S350,O00. As the dock used by boats on the New York service which is adjacent, was undamagcd, it was to use that and to put the other vessels of the fleet on new schedule.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-01
NAME AGAIN
 FIGURES IN CONVENTION
sill Talk of Naming Connecticut Man as Compromise in Mctdon-
 smith Fight.
Special to the lieraldD

Madison Square Garden. New York. July l.--When today's balloting start cd there was talk of bringing Homer Cummings name in as q compromise to break the McAdoo- Smith deadlock and the leaders were awaiting a pro- pitious moment to brine.the Connccti- cut nominee into tho race.
 The impression has been gained that McAdon showed all his strength last night and that Smith was due for 2 show down in tho early ballnt1 of this inofnipg with DAVIS or Ealston, probably tho former, building up strength rapidly.
 The Connecticut delegation held nu- merous conferences this afternoon, There was a diversity or opinion re- earding acceptance of Brennan or Roosevelt s;rltegical advice, Thomas ]. SNellaCy was for the former and Dr. Doian favored the lattcys susgcs- tions.
 During yesterdays haloting, Rrgis- trar Thomas J. Smith of New Britain, Conn, voted in Spelacys place sev- cral tincS.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-01
WOMAN INSISTS SHE IS
 HEIR OF ELLIS CASE
Mrs. Fannie Dixon Takes Appeal to superior Court From Probate
 Judges Decision,
Especial to Inc IIerald1

Bristol, July 1.-An interesting ap- peal from . decision hy Probate Judge N. II. Dcming in I'arminelon was fllcdd yesterday by two Bristol law yors. Judges William J. Malone and Joseph N. Donovan, representing Mrs. Fannie Dixon of PaInville. Ellis Case died leaving T large fortune and no near relatives, The court decided that second cousins would take the estate. Mrs. Dixon is third cousin by blood. hut claims she was adopted by her grandfather in Chicago, which would make her a second cousin and entitled 10 share in the distribution. The records of adoption were lost in the Chicago fire, SO tho judge Of pro- bate ruled out her claim. But she has witnesses who were In Chicago at the time and will take her claim 10 tho September term of the superior court. It is the first appeal from the probate court in Pennington since Judge ncminG became judge and the first appeal of it's kind in the state.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-01
Hoffman Granted Divorce
 On Grounds of DesertiOn

Harry Hoffmann of this city was granted a divorce decree when his suit against Sadie Koppel Hoffman of parts unknown was tried before Judge Henry in the Superior Court in Hartford this morning.
 The evidence showed that the couple were married in this city in 1917 and that the defendant deserted the plain tiff in 1919. It was testified that be- fore her marriage to Hoffman in this city, the defendant had been divorced from her former husband. The de- cree was granted on the grounds of desertion. Attorney David l.. Nair of this city appeared for the defendant. The action was uncontested.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-01
FOREIGN EXCHANGE.

New York. July 1.--l'oreign cx- changes irregular. Quotations, in cents: Great Britain. demand 432 3-S
 cables 4S2 5-S. GO day bills on banks 4S0 Is: France, demand 5.1sts, ca. bles 5.13is Italy. demand 4.so cs. blcs 4S0ia; Belgium. demand 4.53
 cables 4.s4: Germany, demand tper trillionl. B 7-S; Argentina. demand ss.se: Brazil, demand fos0: Tokio demand 42: Montreal. holiday.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-01
SENTENCED TO JAIL
New Haven Man, IG and Feeble, Gets Year on Mansiaughtcr Count---Had Killed His Wife.

New Haven, July 1.-Tottcring as he rose to hear what the court had to say Clark w. Bronson. 76, who killed his wife by choking her. was sent to Jail for year by Superior Court Judge Els today. He entered a plea of nolle contcndcro to charge of manslaughtor, His wife was G9 years old. Her body was found in the room the couple called their home on May 6.
 Tn Chambers the court had listened 10 the evidence 10 the cffcct that Bronson had been drunk on the night before his wife's body was found. NciEhbors heard wife and husband quarrel. Bronson still maintained he did not rccollcct anything.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-01
Sarazen Tied for Lead
 In French Golf Tourney

By TNu AssOrla(CN PTCss,
 La Boulie, France, July 1.--Gcnc Sarazen, professional golf champion of the United states, with a score of -, was tied for the lead with two players, Raymond Bodca- zou and 1rrygoycn, at tho end of the first round of the French open golf championship today. Walter Hagen, recent winner of the British open championship was seventh with a 75.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-01
CHILDREN BEG FOR
 TWO WEEKS OUTDOORS
Touching Appeals From Youngsters Mark Well
 fare Workers Day

Please Miss Johnson, cant go tt the camp this summer?" A little girl eyes sparkling with anticipation and hope her face flushed with the first traces of incipient tuberculosis, thin underweight and not overly strong wistfuly made her request to Miss Helen Johnson, assistant secretary of the Welfare association. She was sent to the health clinic for weighing and examination and fondly hoped as she left that she was far enough under weight to qualify.
 Day after day during the summer months, welfare workers. tuberculosis relief nurses and others are besieged with youngsters who want to go to camp and hope they will not be so unlucky as to be too healthy to go. Gee, didn't we have fun last sum- mer," gleefully cries one young miss as she learns the glad tidings that she is at least seven per cent undernour- ished and therefore can go to Bur lington, to Milstones or Brookside where they make a business of health building and recreation. summer va cation and scientific supervision all at cnce and have a good time doing it.
 Hey, fellers, what do you know. l lost two pounds. Can l go to camp now, Miss Johnson?" One young man whose determination will get him somewhere someday, was turned down because he was not underweight enough to qualify. He was at camp before and came home much i'm proved. He wanted to go this year and come home still further improv- ed. but for the time being he wanted to lose weight so he could go So when he was rejected because of be- ing too healthy he got job doing odd chores for a carnival, hustled for whole week and his not too strong constitution could not stand it. He lost two pounds during the week, which might possibly bring him with in range of qualified fresh air camp CTS, and earned 50 cents each day while he did it. He is the envy of more Cor less) fortunate boys in his gang.
 Here's nice bouquet of flowers" said tiny tot whose attempts at dip- l lomatic bribery failed to achieve the ! desired result. Can I go to camp?"
 Almost tragedy was ayerted by 1
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New Britain herald., 1924-07-01
Osteopath Not Considered
 As "COmDetent Physician"

Hartford, July l. - In the case of Stanley Towers against Glider A. Le- vim reviewed by the supreme court of errors and an opinion handed down at New Haven yesterday, it is hold that an osteopath could not be called competent physician or surgeon within meaning of the workmen's compensation act. The opinion was by Justice Beach who held that a practitioner competent to treat an in- jured man successfully meets the re- quirements of thc compensation act. The court advised the superior court to sustain the appeal of the claimant.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-01
Building Permits for
 Past Month Si67,577

Building Inspector Edward ]. Hem nessey issued l07 permits during ;he month of June and building opera tions estimated nj S467,577 were com mencrd
 Following Is the insrectnr's item izcd report: hS frame buildings. S%02,- Gg5; 1S brick buildings. st4o.SSo: S1 alterations. S2i,50@
New Britain herald., 1924-07-01
Money Left on Seat of
 Auto Taken by Thief

Louis Putterman. a grocer at 2o1 Hartford avenue, reported io the po- lice this afternoon that a bank book containing s70 in cash and num- Der of checks were stolen from the seat of his automobile while it vas parked in front Of the block at 3Ss Main street this afternoon. He had left the book and money on the seat Of the machine while he went into the building for few minutes and when he returned the money was missing. The police are investigating.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-01
Will Open Bids Soon for
 RenOvating Old School

< meeting of the committee on school accommodations was scheduled yesterday afternoon to open bids and award contracts on renovations at the old state normal school. which is to be opened in September as a pub lie school and administration build ing but in the absence of quorum no meeting was held. Chairman Joseph NJ. Haiioran is planning an- other meeting to be held later in the week.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-01
Two Employees of NOrwalk
 Natl. Bank Die Suddenly

Norwalk. July Miss Mildred F. Howard, 21, a stenographer at the Ma tional bank of Norwalk, was found dead in the bath room of her home, 20 Elm street, last night, evidently as a result of an attack of heart trouble.
 Henry Platt Price, 69, died late yesterday after 40 years service as cashier of the National Bank of Nor walk. Mir. Price is survived by wife one son and one stepdsughter. who is the wife of former Governor James F. Fielder of Jersey City.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-01
MUCH PATRONAGE IS
 GIVEN AERIAL MAIL
New Day-and-NiSht Service Gets
 Enthusiastic Send.Oli
START FROM EACH END
One ilier speeding Eastward From san Francisco While Two Others start On Westward Trip From Mincola Field, Long Island,
A4sptt..fal ItIyss


 San Francisco, July l.---pilot Claire K. Vance hoppcd off on the first leg of the new day-snd-night air mail service from here to New York at S:57 a. m. (9:57 eastern daylight timc). The weather was fosgy.
 Vance's relay runs to Reno, where he is due at o'clock.
 San Francisco gave the new serr- ice an enthusiastic end-off. Three special mail boxes, set up on down. town corners yesterday were filled and refilled so rapidly with letters that a full plane load Of air mail was taken up by the collectors within 20 minutes.
 First Mailed to Coolidge
 The first letter deposited was ad- dressed to President Coolidge. It was mailed by Nj. H, DeYonng, publisher here of the San Francisco Chronicle, and thanked the executive for in- augurating means of bringing the government closer to the western pub lie.
 Postmaster James II. Power and Mrs. Power sent packages of fresh California flowers to President and Mrs. Coolidge and similar packages went from friends here 10 several of the California delega,es at the demo- cratic convention in New York.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-01
22O ARRESTS IN JUNE
2S For Nioation Of Liquor Laws and 3D on Theft Charges 52 Broke Motor Vehicle Laws.

There were 220 persons taken into the tolls by the police during the month of June, according Ia the monthly report of the department, which was completed last night. Twenty eight of the arrests were for violations of inc liquor laws and 39 or charges of theft. Other arrests were 52 for violating the motor ve- hcle laws 37 for violations or the city ordinances, 2S fnr assault and breach Of tho peace, 10 for reckless driving and each for operating un- der the influence of liquor and nper- ating without 8 license
New Britain herald., 1924-07-01
TETANUS ANTITOXIN HERE
 FOR JULY 4 ACCIDENTS
Lockiaw Preventive Secured by Health Department for Use on
 Injured Patriots.

The health department is taking steps to minimize the dangers attend- ing the uso Of explosives in Cclcbrat- irg Independence Day and has socnr- cd from the state department of health supply Of tetanus antitoNin to prevent lockjaw. Quantities of this antitoxin can be secured al the health department laboratory without charge and a small amount has been placed at police headquarters so that physicians may obtain it at any hour Of he day or night.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-01
Between Tree and
 Auto, AnsOnia Child Killed

Ansonia, July 1.-Cecilia Gozolany,
 {, was killed when caught between an automobile and a tree at corner in Crescent street this afternoon and the driver of the machine, W. H. Griffin, empoled. 1t was understood as de- livery man for New Haven news paper. was detained by the police un- til Coroner Mix had made an inquiry.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-01
Loomis Collects S129,900
 During Month of June

Tax Collector Bernadotte I.oomis collected Sl29.901.Sa during the month of June, this figure being somewhat tower than the corresponds ing month last year when the re- ceipts were stS7.4S6.92. Last months collections were: Taxes. sf24,ISa7a; street improvement, si.n57s7: sewer, s2SS.9o; street sprinkling. St,s04eS: personal tax. s2.6t5.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-01
rnrMnrId. SIGNS PAPERS

Hartford, July 1.--Senator John H. Trumbull as acting governor today signcd a rcquisition for return from New York state of Frank Pancurak, wanted in Bridgeport for alleged rob- Eery of gas meters. Governor Tenn picton is attending the governors conference in Vermont and Lieut-Gov. Bingham is also absent from the state.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-01
JAPAN TO PARTICIPATE

Ny the Associated Press.
 London. July 1. - Japan has ac- cepted the invitation to take part in the interaIlied conference on repara- ton to he held in London this month it vas announced by Reuters today She will be represented hy her am- bassador to Great Britain and France.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-01
Rev. Parkes Cadman May
 Take Pasteur Treatment

Oakland, N. J., July 1.-The Rev. Parkes Cadman, well known Brooklyn preacher. closed his summer home here yesterday and left with his fam fly for Brooklyn that he might take the Pasteur treatment to check a pos sible infection of rabies, his ncighbors said today.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-01
United States Polo Team
 Wins From the Spaniards

By Tie Associated Press.
 St. Cloud, France. July f.-The nited states polo team defeated Spain in inc second Of the polo matches of the Olympic games today by the score of 1 } goals to ?.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-01
North Carolina Wa,cring.
Mississippi Goes to Davis.

Taking of the nineteenth ballot in the democratic national convention. although it did not produce nom- inec, was marked by slide of the Mississippi delegation to John w. Davis of West Virginia, and an open attack on MT. Davis by William Jen- nings Bryan before the delegation
 Bryan argued with tho delegates that MT. Davis professional connec- tion would cost the party something in the west and denied the charge made by members of the delegation that MCAdoo's connections with Do- heny injured the Iatter's candidacy.
 X forced poll of the Missouri dele gatiOn. being voted solid S6 for McAdco, under tho unit rule. re- vcalcd that McAdoo had 24 there and that the other 12 votes were scat tered against him. Al inc conclusion Of inc nineteenth ballot the leaders stood: McAdoo. IA; Smith. sll.s; Davis. N.5: Underwood S9,5.
 McAdoo Gains, smith Loses.
 That showed g gain of three and a half for McAdoo loss of one for smith. q gain of 16 and a half for Davis with Underwood unchanged.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-01
Lieutenant Maughan of
 Today on Trip to N. York

San Francisco, July i.-iiuet, R. Vaughan the first man to cross the continent in day. hoped of at 6:sa o'clock this morning on his return trip 10 Mitchell field. New York.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-01
Army Pliers Arrive at
 Allahabad, British India

By The Associated Press.
 Allahabad. British India, July 1.-- The American army world flight ex- petition arrived here today from Cal cutta.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-01
THE WEATHER

Hartford, July 1.-E'orecast for New Britain and vicinity. Unsettled with probably show CTS tonight: "Wednesday partly cloudy. little change in tenn pcratlIre.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-01

Chicago, July 1.--Much patronage for the airmai from Chicago and vii cinty was reported and arrange ments were made to have three planes ready here to carry the cargoes west ward across the night flying zone. The mail will depart for the west at 6:30 central stardard time.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-01
Two Headed West

Mineoia. July ?. Two airplanes. each $50 pound cargo took off at Hazelhurst field shortly after II q, m. eastern daylight time headed for San Francisco on the maiden westward run of the day-night transcontinental mail service formally installed today.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-01
2l Ballots Are Taken Without Decision But Break Is Started Or Twentieth When Mis-. souri, Deserts McAdoo Forces And Goes To Davis.

Madison Square Garden, New York, July 1.-There were only slight changes on he alst ballot today in the democratic national convention. The results Were; McAioo, iSS, a gsh Of six a.s compared with the 2Uth bal lol' smith. 507.5, unchanged from the previous ballot; Davis Of West Nir- sinia, l2s. gain of three: Under wood. 45.j, unchanged.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-01
MCAduo Deserted.

IcAduo Deserted.
 Missouri dcscrted the McAdoo camp on the twentieth ballot today in the democratic national conyen- ton, casting its S6 votes for Davis, of West Virginia.
 Leaders Losing.
 The results of this ballot were McAdoo iS2, a loss of 4s; smith. 3oI5, loss of four; Davis, 1e2. a gain of S7.a; Underwood, 455. a gain of six.
 This ballot again failed to furnish a nominee. Before the official an- nounccmcnt of the result of the poll of the Missouri delegation, Chairman Walsh and other officials on the plat form examined precedents, the Mis- souri delegates milled around on the floor in front of the speakers stand and the MeAdoo floor managers were skirmish,ug around in an effort to hold their lines in the face of the drift to Davis.
 start Demonstrations,
 Announcement that the entire Mis- souri vote would be cast for Davis started a demonstration. but 1t was short lived, the chairman banging for order so that he might announce the result of the ballot
 There was another Davis cheer. however. when the result of the hal- lot was announced at i22, Only scattering handclapping and some groans greeted tho announcement of tho MCAdoo and smith votes, show ing their losses
 North Carolina Wa,cring.
 Several other delegations were re- ported 10 be wavering. North Caro- lima, which has supported McAdoo from the start, began canvassing to determine whether McAdoo still could command majority.
 Kansas also was reported as in- lined to break, with some of its vote for F. T. Meredith. former secretary of agriculture, and some for Davis, of West Virginia,
New Britain herald., 1924-07-01
Harrison Is Neutral.

Senator Pat Harrison. who had earlier released the delegation rom supporting him, was not on the floor
 when the struggle was in progress and apparently was maintaining a neutral
 position.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-01

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