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New Britain herald., 1924-01-22
FLAMES WIPE OUT VILLAGE IN VERMONT AND ANOTHER
 AT GREENvILLE, RHODE IS.
R!IgNI DOWN SOURCE
 F BOOTLEG LIQUOR County Officials Are After Men Higher Up" in
 DOOlittle Case

Harvey Doolittle, proprietor of the top shop at the rear Of 236 Main street, arrested yesterday by the police charged with violation of the liquor laws and reputation, was fined $l00
 on one count and $150 on the other
 in police court this morning. by Judge
 B. w. filling. Doolittle, who was ar
 rested yesterday upon information re- ceived by the detective bureau, plead ed nolo contendere through his attor-
 ney Alfred Levitt, who promised that
 his client would not repeat the offense. Judge Alling later suspended sentence on the first count
 Doolittle's auto top factory on Main street was raided yesterday afternoon by Detective Sergeants William c. Me- Cue and Patrick McAyay and Detec- tives Thomas J. Feeney and Patrick O'Mara. Four quarts of liquor were found there.
 Taken to police headquarters he is alleged to have confessed. Sergeant MeCue testified in court this morning that according to the information re- eeived by the detective bureau, Doo- little had been supplying booze to dances.
 Following receipt of information from Doolittle, the county and federal officials were notified and County De- tective Edward J. Hickey, Deputy Sheriff Glenn Risley, acting as a spe- cial investigator for States Attorney Hugh NJ. Alcorn, and John ]. keleher, a federal prohibition enforcement agent arrived In the city yesterday afternoon. The man who supplied Doolittle with liquor is said to reside outside of the Jurisdiction of the local police department according to infor- nation Doolittle is alleged to have given the police.
 The arrest of Deolittle has caused more or less of mild sensation the city. Prior to his ar- rest he has borne good reputation. and is the son of man who has been B consistent rrohibitionist for years. He formerly conducted the Hart strcts top shop at 5S Hart street, removing recently to his present location. At one time he conducted a jitney line.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-22
One Woman Killed and MonetaryLo $500, ,OO0 at Lyndonville, W.- Providence Sends Aid to Nearby Town
Athletes Rescue Seven From Burning Boston Building Town of North Sydney, N. S., Gutted; Damage Is S175,00O.

Lyndonville, Vt, Jan. 22.-one woman was killed and a number of persons were injured in fire which virtually wiped out the business sec- ton of this village early today. The loss is estimated at about s500,000.
 Mrs. Victoria stone, an aged wom- an who lived in an apartment on the third floor of one of the burned build ings, lost here life when she jumped from a window. Occupants of other apartments driven out in below zero temperature and high wind suffer- ed severely from exposure and sever al sustained bad burns. Others were hurt when they jumped from win dows.
 The fire started in the Stern block. a three story frame building on the main street of the village. 1t was not discovered until hot air explosion blew out the windows of the Stern Clothing store. The flames spread quickly in both directions and before they were controlled with the aid of apparatus sent here from St. Johns bury, seven miles distant, they had razed six buildings and tho Hotel  Lyndon,s
 sweep in Roth Directions
 The flames swept in both directions from the building where they started and cleaned out most of the buildings on the main street of the village. The Eato, block, Masonic block, tde block and Squires and Lincoln block were destroyed in addition to the Stern block. Among the stores burned out were the clothing and shoe store operated by the $. stern estate. The Eaton Hardwere Co. and the squiros and Lincoln Fruit store.
 The Boston and Maine railroad sta- ton at one end of the burned section on the north side of the street was saved, together with the post ofiice at the other end. On the op- posite side of the street the fire was checked before 1t reached the public library.
 The Star theater, the Economy garage and the W. J. Stafford livery stable were among the buildings burned. The telephone exchange was destroyed and communication with outside points was cut off until an emergency line could be set up.
 Two Other Fires
 Providence, Jan. 2e.-Business ,enters of Greenville, in smithfield
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New Britain herald., 1924-01-22
ANDERSON MADE HIS <.
 ASSISTANT DIVIDE
Prosecutor Of Former Anti-SalOOn League Supt. Makes Open Charges
FALSE ENTRIES CLAIMED
District Attorney Pccora Asserts That Superintendent Refused To Let Any One of His Employees Earn More Than He Did Year.

New York, Jan. 22. In order tc fool tho Rockofellcrs," who contrib uted largely to the league funds, Vii. liam II. Anderson, state superintend- cnt of the Anti-Saloon league placed O. Bertsall Phillips, fund collector, on a salary instead of d commission basis, Assistant District Attorney Pecora de- clared today ln his opening address at Mir. Anderson's trial on third de- gree forgery charge.
 Anderson, the prosecutor said, had made an oral agreement with the Rockefellers to pay Phillips a com mission, but on one occasion said 10 tho collector: ''See hero. am not going to permit any man in this or ganization to make more than I do. I get s1o,000 q year. If your com missions run above s10,000 a year you have got 10 split with me-"
 Whitman Objects
 Former Governor Charles <. Whit man, chief counsel for the Anti Saloon league head. interrupted the prosecutors address 10 declare that he thought such talk should not be permitted. He said he thought the court was not going to permit such evidence to be submitted, as it had no bearing on the forgery charge. He was however. ovcrruled and the prosecutor continued:
 When a contribution had been ob- tained by Phillips, Anderson would
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New Britain herald., 1924-01-22

H. Thomas arrived at the palac, shortly before Mir. Baldwin's auc;. ence was concluded.
 Macdonald Accepts.
 Mir. MacDonald's audience with the king lasted an hour. The king in- vited him 10 form n government, and Mir. Macdonald accepted.
 MT. Macdonald. it was stated this afternoon, will combine the foreign office with the premiership. According 10 press reports, Mir. Mac Donald stated his intention Of combining the foreign omce and the premiership to the labor members or parliament al meeting this after noon addind that one of his first steps would be 10 bring the leagne Of na- tions within the pursl-w Of the for eign secretaryship.
 The New Cabinet
 The new labor cabinet was officially announced this afternoon as follows:
 Ramsay Macdonald, premier and secretary for foreign affairs.
 John Robert Clynes, lord privy seal and deputy leader fin the house of commons.
 Lord Parmore, lord president of the council.
 yissount Haldane. lord chancellor.
 Philip Snowden, chancellor of the exchequer. Arthur Henderson. secretary for home affairs. J. II. Thomas, secretary for the colonies. stephen Walsh. secretary for war. Sir sydney Oliver. head of the In- dia office. Brigadier-Gcn. Christopher Thomp- son, air minister. viscount Chelmsford, first lord Of the admiralty. sidney Webb, president Of the board 1 of trade. John whestley. minister Of health. l Noel Buxton. minister of agricui- l ture. William Adamson, secretary foi Scotland.
 C. P. Trevelyan. president Of the board Of education. Thomas Shaw. minister of labor. vernon Hartshorn. postmaster-gen srai.
 Colonel Josiah WedEwood, chancel- Tor for the Duchy Of Lancaster.
 Mir. Baldwin. on the reassembling 7f the house of commons announces Inc governments resignation and tac kings acceptance Of il. There were
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New Britain herald., 1924-01-22
FATHER AND SON FINED
Latter Also Gets Term in Jail For Violation of the Liquor law in TorIington.

Torington, Jan. 22.--David Whalen, proprietor of Torrington hotel, in superior court at Litchfield today pleaded guilty Co six counts charging liquor law violations. He was fined $500 and costs by Judge William M. Maltbie. The state attorney, Walter Holcomb, recommended that no Jail sentence be imposed on account of the age of the defendant who. in his roth year. A physician testified that whalen was in poor health also.
 Leo Whalen, son of the proprie- tor pleaded guilty to two counts of the same nature as those against his father. He was sentenced to spend IA days in jail and pay a fine of s2o0 with costs,
New Britain herald., 1924-01-22
Also Offers To Pay Entire Expense of a National Referendum to Find How Idea Is Received By Public
Makes Proposition to Sena. tor Moses Following Senator's Criticism of His Recent Peace Plan Award.

Washington, Jan. 22.-An offer tC duplicate his $100,000 prize 10 the au' thor Of any peace plan, selected by the senate committee Investigating propaganda as the best to come with in is notice, was ma e today by Ed ward w. Box in letter to Senator Moses. republican, New Hampshire, chairman of the committee.
 Win Pay for Rcferendum.
 "I will also agree,' Mir, Dok wrote, "to defray the expenses Of nation wiac referendum if desired, and in all respects give the plan which your committee aeleets the same financial support accorded by me to the pres ent plan."
 Explaining that his offer had been influenced by the intimation at yes- terday's meeting Of the committee ihst T was predispoSed in favor of a particular kind oi plan" Mir. Box de- ricd that this was the case or that the 'Jnry Of award was selected with the same prodispositlon."
 Doesn't Know Cost.
 With regard to the cost Of the h,ae.ican peace award campaign, it's bscurF declared he did not have the dchHite information required by the committee, but c~ sted that Cor nol.ns x. Bliss. h., treasurer of the award, should bo summoned.
 I,ok's Letter.
 'fl.o text of Nr Bok's letter !o Sem atcr Moses follows:
 "l have your letter Of the aist Of sarnarN notifying me that you have abandoned the hearing set for today.
 "You say that your course is based nron my refusal to state the amount rf money provided, or to be provided by nc, ia connection with the Ameri- can peace award. As I stated to your committee yesterday morning, l do not know definitely the amount spent CT to be spent in the conduct Of the award. You must realize that, as n,aitcr of ordinary good taste, ] ouEht not be placed in the position of discussing the amount of money I am spending in service I have under taken on behalf of the American peo- rie. "I am strengthened in my belief
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New Britain herald., 1924-01-22
TWO LIQUOR RAIDS
Police Active in Putting Booze Joints
 Out of BusineSS-Notify Three to

Two liquor raids were conducted by the New Britain police department today shortly before noon, in both Of which Detectives Thomas Fceney and Patrick O'Mara and Motorcycle Pa trolman William $. Strolls participat- ed. Ono raid was at the home of Stanislaw kopcc and wife at l40 Grove street. The police obtained a gallon Of alleged liquor and several five gallon cans. kopec was locked ID and later released on $500 bonds for a hearing tomorrow morning. Mrs. Kopec was notified to be present and answer charges also.
 Later the trio raided fine home of Constant Yablonski Of 12 Silver street and found 19-quart jars full Of liquid. This is said 10 be Yablouski's third arrest He was notified to appear in court tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-22
Three Suits Against
 Ey-Owner of Hospital

The Dickinson Drug Co, has brought suit through Attorney A. w. Upson against Miss Laura Wadsworth, formerly Mrs. Laura Demos, one time proprietor Of the Court street hospital, for y15O. the case being re- tCrnsble in city court. The Hospital Importing Co, of NeV York. through Attorney Joseph c. Woods, has drought suit for s400, and Mrs. Rose smith has brought shit for s10o. through Attorney Donald Gaffney. Constable Fred Wrinkle served the pa- pers. which are returnabie in city court the first Monday in February
New Britain herald., 1924-01-22
ANOTHER 24 HOURS OF
 COLD WEATHER LIKELY
Winsted Has s to 10 Below Ice Men See Visions of
 Good Harvest

New Haven. Jan. 22.-The temper aturc at the local weather bureau reached five degrees above zero shortly before o'clock this morning when if began 10 rise. Temperatures nearer the zero point were reported in outlsying sections, as a result of the arrival of the coldest weather of the winter. The cold wave is expected to continue in force for another 24 hours. weather bureau officials stated.
 Winsied. Jan. a2.---The cheer which came out Of zero weather in Ditch- field county today was that an ice crop seemed almost certain. The cold Of last night locked the lakes, ponds and courses solidly. It was "A below in the southern part of Norfolk at a. m. and s to 10 below in the cen- tral part of that town: zero at ' q. m. at Burrvillc, zero at Satan's King dom at s D. m. and from zero 10 below in various parts Of Winsted.
 Springfield, Mass, Jan. 22.---That crest of the cold wave has passed was indicated by slightly higher tempera- tnres at some western New England points this morning than at midnight White River Junction, Vt, reported 20 below zero at 10 last night, 12 be- low at midnight and zero at S this morning. Brattleboro, Vt. had zero st q. m. The official record for this city vas [ above. with figures rang ing down to zero unoficially.
 The condition of District Chief Chs les s. Taylor of the fire depart melt who fell 90 feet from an ice- c.,ated ladder while directing the fighi against one Of several fires last night was considered serious today.
 Boston. Jan. 22.-Boston shiYered 1 today In the first severe cold wave Of the winter. From q maximum of ge degrees early yesterday morning there was q steady drop through the day and night 10 a minimum Of four early today. 1t was accompanied by a strong northwest wind Elsewhere in New England the mercury fell far below zero.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-22
British Sovereign Accepts Resig-
 nation of Prime Minister Baldwin This Morning
COMBINES PREMIERSHIP
 WITH FOREIGN OFFICE
Labor Leader Announces His First Change in Policy by Uniting These Two Important Offices-New Primo For International Peace and Op- posed England Going to War.

By The Associated Press
 London. Jan. 2e.-Prime Minister Baldwin shortly before noon today rendered the resignation of his min istry 10 King George and advised the sovereign to send for James Ramsas Macdonald.
 Accepts Resignation. : The king accepted MT. Baldwin's advice and summoned MT. Mac;Ion- aid. the labor leader, for an audience at noon.
 MT. Baldwin's audience with the king came after q meeting of the cab inet. He remained in Buckingham palace for 40 minutes.
 MT. Macdonald. accompanied by John Robert Clynes, deputy leader of the parliamentary labor party. and s.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-22
COOLIDGE ON TAXES
Probably Would Veto Any Han Sct- ting Any surtaN Rate About a Per Cent. White House Announccs.

Washington. Jan. 1-1ndications were given at the White House today that President Coolidge would re- gard any surtax rate about 25 per cent as a change in the Fundamental principle Of the Mellon tax bill and as a basis for veto of any such bill
 Tav rexision was discussed today as the cabi1ct meeting. It was made plain that Mr. Coolidge stood square, iy behind the Mellon plan in its Fundamental principles and would agree only to amendments designed to perfect if.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-22
EVIDENCE SUPPRESSED
Judge Hearing Facts in Malsl Nor n1and Case says There l. Itide9Ital- Iy Conspiracy of Silcncr.

Los Angeles. Jan. s2-That there "appeals to be a conspiracy to sup press evidence in the hearing of Horace \. Greer. chauffeur for Mabel Normand. film actress. charged with shooting Courtland s. Dimes. was the statement made from the bench to- day by Judge ]. Walker Hanby. hear ing the case
 Judge Hauby said.
 T arn not all satisfied with the testimony that has been given in this case. There appears to be a con spiracy on the part of the witnesses who have already testified to keep from the court many things that the court should know about this case
New Britain herald., 1924-01-22
'LENNE'S DEATH IS OFFICIALLY TOLD IN RUSSIAN CABLE Premier of Soviet Russia Died at 5:50 O'Clock on Monday
 SA A----~ear
 II Connecticut Stat
 Adyt. Dept, JMDnprANr Hartford, Conn. EFFECT IS EXPECTED
Although No General Disqueit in Russia is Expected, Political Tangle Which Now Exists Will Require Delicate Handling-Re- Increase Chaotic Conditions

By The Associated Press
 Moscow, Jan. 22.--Nicolai Lenine. premier of Soviet Russia, is dead, aged 54 years. The end came at $50 o'clock Monday afternoon, but the death was not announced for some time afterward.
 News Is Surprise
 News of his death, while not un- expected to those who had been closest to him in the soviet councils, came unexpectedly at this time to the great majority, as the most re- cent reports had been that the premier was considerably improved in health. While there has been continuous anxiety for Lenine's con dition since he was stricken in June. 1922. public attention has lately been
New Britain herald., 1924-01-22
Sailor Falls Overheard
 And Is Sharks Victim

PhiladtlpHia. Ia. Jan. Ez.-Nith dag at haIf mast, the Norwegian steamer Commodore Rollins. Is in port today. after losing a member Of her crew of Jamaica. On Jan. II. Ole Gundersou. a seaman. was carried overheard when the hawser slipped. The steamer backed in an attempt 10 save him but Gunderson was almost instantly attacked and killed br sharks.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-22
British Dominions Favor
 Liquor Treaty With U. s.

By The 4saotisfed press.
 London. Jan. Z2.-The British do- miniOns has unanimously approved the draft of the Anglo-American Iiauor treaty. submitted to them by the British government The draft thus approved had been agreed upon ty the London and Washington gov- trrmeufs
New Britain herald., 1924-01-22
Mayor Paonessa to Talk
 To F. & T. Association

Mayor A. N. Paonessa is scheduled to give the address of the evening at the meeting Of the Parents and Teachers association Of the SmaIley school. which will be held this eve ming at 1880 o'clock The teachers will follow. after which will come ths a1df4ss by the mayor. Refreshments will bes erved.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-22
pIrs WHILE ON DUTY

New Haven. Jan. 2z.-Martin Glea- son. s7. inspector for the New Haven Gas Co. sought shelter from the cold at the city supply house on Water stret late yesterday while on his rounds and died in a chair. Heart disease caused death, the medcal ex- aminsr said.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-22
REID TO ENTER RACE

Atlanta, Ga. Jan. 22.--Cnited States Senator James <. Reed Riii be democratic candidate in the Georgia presidential primary election to be held March 1s. if was announc- ed here late yesterday after meet ing of supporters of the MissoHrian-
New Britain herald., 1924-01-22

more directed to the difference, among the communist party leader: and particularly to the status of Leon Trotzky, who it was recently an. nounced was in poor health and had gone away for rest.
 Little has been said publicly in soviet official quarters lately of Le- hines condition. but that little seemed to be of a hopeful nature. and it was not long ago that some of the associates Of his active days were predicting that he would soon be able to advise with the council of minister's
 stroke Causes Death.
 I.enine's death occurred at his country village near Moscow. where he had been living in retirement. 1t came after a sudden turn for the worse eliminating in a stroke which paralyzed his respiratory organism.
 Official announcement Of his death was made by the All-Russian Soviet this morning.
 No Outbreak Likely
 Representatives Of foreign diplo- matic missions and others with whom the correspondent talked after the announcement agreed in expressing the opinion that Benine's death would probably produce no general disquiet in Russia, but nevertheless would have an important political effect. So long as he was alive. although not ac- lively participating in the government, he was at least it's titular head. and his death now opens the position to other leaders.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-22
PLANE TAKES EIRE

London. Jan. 2Z.-A passenger air plane arriving from Paris this after- ming crashed at the Croydon aviation terminal and took fire. The plane was destroyed. but inc passengers and pilot escaped.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-22

New Orleans, Jan. 22.--When in- Fformed today that he had been sub poenaed by the senate public lands committee investigating the Teapot Dome oil lease to appear before it for further examination, former Secretary Albert B. Fall said that upon receipt of official information he would re- turn to Washington.
 "I shall welcome the opportunity to tell the committee all I know about the lease" he said.
 Mir. Fall was served with the sub poena at II o'clock by United States Deputy Marshal Moseley. He imme- diately called Washington on long dis tance telephone. MT. Fall said he de- sired to take his wife, who is i'll. to Fl Paso before going to Washington. The subpoena is returnable January 20.
 Meantime 1t was revealed that the Department of Justice. acting upon the personal direction Of President Coolidge. is observing the course of the senate investigation.
 The president intends 10 take no action. however. as long as the com mittee's inquiry is continued.
 The purpose of the departments observation Is to take note Of any evi- dence of Irregularities or illegal ac- ton on tho part of anyone which may develop in the course Of the inquiry.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-22
FALL SUBPOENAED FOR
 FURTHER QUESTIONING
Former Cabinet Officer Ordered to Washingcon-Says He's Glad of
 Chance to Explain.

Washington, Jan. 22.-Former Sec retary Albert B. Fall has been sub poenaed by the senate public lands committee, Investigating the Teapot Dome Oil lease, to appead before t for further examination.
 The committee will ask him again re garding the sources from which he obtained s10o.000 in 1921 to enlarge his ranch holdings in New Mexico. The former secretary is now on record before the committee as asserting that he obtained money from Edward B. Mclean, the Washington newspa- per publisher. but the latter has testi- fed that the check he gave Mir. Fall were returned uncashed.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-22
HE WEATHER

Hartford. Jan. 22.-Forctast for New Britain and ticinify: Cloudy tonight and "Wednesday; warmer.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-22
No OntIlrrak Ilikelr
Affairs Tangled

Death of Premier Lenine leaves domestic political af1airs and foreign relations of Russia in a tangled state. Following as fl does the virtual dis appearance of Leon Trotzky from the affairs of the communist party and Secretary Hughes recent rejection Of Foreign Minister Tchitcherin's pro- posals for resumption Of trade rela- tions with the United states it ap- pears probable that removal Of his influence will further increase the chaotic state of affairs.
 Despite the fact that the premier had taken little actual part because Of his illness. in the actual business Of government his advice was sought in the party and governmental coun- cils and his followers exercised rfo-ssargftF frpf4aura
New Britain herald., 1924-01-22
KAMESErT OPPOSED

Acting Premier KameneT opposing
 the policies of the war minister. de- clared that the party would never agree to the demand Of the OppOsi-
 ton for relinquishment Of Inc coun
 try's credit balance and the impotta-
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New Britain herald., 1924-01-22
Crisis .tpprUal.lit-s

The crisis in the affairs of the com munist party has been growing steaI- fly within the last few weeks and the meeting of the soviet delegates al Moscow early this month developed a number of acrid squabbles with TO- gard 10 conduct Of party affairs Trotzky was censured by ma ajority vote of the conference, a resolution declaring that he had made I5oliti- cal mistake in appearing to press against the unanimous decision of fine central committee on party policy. shortly thereafter t was announced Ie had left for the south of Russia to .l-l.I- r.s. ...-H t--.l.. --..tar.-.
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