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New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
PRESIDENT PICKING FLAWS WITH GARNER,S DEMOCRATIC
 SUBSTITUTE TAX PROPOSAL
MRS. GEO. A. PORTER
 DIES UNEXPECTEDLY First Achievement Presi- dent Was Known for Her
 Deeds of Kindness

Mrs. George A. Porter of 1s0 Ken early this morning following a three weeks illness. Death was unexpected and came as a shock to her family and friends.
 Mrs. Porter had fought siege of grippe and pneumonia for the past three weeks. but apparently was on the way to recovery and yesterday her physician and members of the fami.y were quite pleased with the progress she seemed to be making. This morn- ing about 3:S0 o'clock she suffered a sudden relapse and in few minutes was dead.
 Mrs. Porter was the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Brewin. She was 37 years of age and was born in New Britain. She leaves husband and four children, George, Margaret. Gertrude and Eleanor, all at home. She also leaves two sisters, Misses Marie and Jane Brewin.
 Mrs. Porter was the type of a wom- an who devoted her whole life to the service of others. She has been ac- tive in welfare work in New Britain all her life. She was a leader in religious and social affairs at St. Marks Episcopal church and was president of the Woman's Guild at the time of her death. She was the organizer and leader of the "Eet- mor' Junior Achievement club, of that church. which club provided the first birthday cake for Everyman's Bible class. She was one of the or- ganizers of Junior Achievement work in this city and was the first president of the Junior Achievement council. She was n prominent figure in Junior circles al the annual ex- position of the Eastern States league at Springfield. Mass. and was the one volunteer worker from this city who could always be relied upon Co spend Inc entire week there, looking after
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New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
ARREST WEALTHY MAN
Canton, Ohio ManufactureT Is Accused of Compiicity in Murder Of Hunter Girl
Girl.

Canton, O.. Jan. S.-Louis E. Grif- filth, 33, president of the United Ma chine and Manufacturing company, here, was arrested today in connection with the death Of Miss Ruth Hunter.
 The arrest came as surprising de- velopment in the investigation of the death Of Miss Hunter whose body was found on a iiftIe-freqaented road three miles west of here last Thursday morning.
 The day following the discovery of the body Griffith was questioned by Sheriff C. W. Kirk and Captain Clark after having been arrested on charge of illegal possession of liquor and then released when he accounted for his actions on the night the girl died. Later Griffith through his attorney is- sued a statement in which he declared he had no knowledge whatever of the death Of the girl and that he did not e,en know her.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
HART ORDERS POLICE TO STOP
 BUS CROWDING AND SPEEDING
ONE DEAD, THREE DYING
Leaking Gas Jet Causes Tragedy This Morning in Italian Boarding House Conducted in Waterbury.

Waterbury, Jan. S.-One man is dead and three others are dying as result of gas poisoning, which occur red at an Italian boarding house con- ducted by Mrs. Concetta zello on the third floor at IT Gilbert street, as a re- suit of a leaking gas jet. The discovery was made shortly before o'clock this morning by a member of Mrs. zello's family. The four men slept in one room with the windows closed. The dead man is James Bunnall. 2b. The three who are in a critical condition at the hospital are Libra Rosa, SO. Do- menic Deverca. 35, and Joseph Zello. 2g.
 Patroiman Patrick Cluncy was fn- formed Of the occurrence and he en- tered the gas filled room and found the four men unconscious on the floor. The patrolman had dragged two men to the open air and had entered the room for a third man before other officers arrived and assisted him. Bun nall died on the way to the hospital
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
Support Is Urged

New York, Jan. s.--Friends of the league of nations non partisan asso- citation were urged to support the winning Rok peace plan in a state ment made public today by the or ganization's president. Former Justice John II. Clarke, and the president of its council, George W. Wickersham.
 Justice Clarke, in an accessory state ment, declared that whllo the plan was not acceptable as Il substitute for the program of the association, it opened tho door for entrance to the league.
 The associations statement said, in part:
 Our program has from the be- ginning included insistence upon the desirabiity Of the United States giv- ing it's support to the permanent court of international justice. Tho proposed eStension of American CO., operation with the league of nations would constitute a clear advance to- ward achievement of the desire Of this association that the United states become member of the league Of nations on terms consistent with our national constitution and consonant with the dignity and honor, moral re. sponsibility and power Of the repub- lic'."
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
SENTENCE SHOpLIFTER
Wilfred Lee, Arcl cs. Given Year in Jail in Hartford Court--Thrcc Go to Rfforinatory.

Hartford, Jan. S--Wilfred Leo May, 2s years old. pleaded guilty to shop lifting from two Hartford stores last spring and was sentenced to jail for one year by Judge creedon in police court today. Leo May was appre- hended in New Haven on infonnetion furnished by the local police and was ! ought back to Hartford eafss this niFrning. William Farrell who "worked' with Lee May in this city when they visited the stores of Caesar Misch and F. z. Brewer Inst April, died a few months ago. ac- oording to information obtained by the police.
 Three youths who admitted par tiripation fin Q half dozen store burg larics in this rity since December 2. were committed to Cheshire reform atory. They were Leo pohski. 19; Frank A. Miller. IS. and James Hourihan. i7. Tho young men we're picked mp on suspicion by Policeman McSweegan few days ago and they later confessed to Detective Sergeants Halissey and Williams their part in the store breaks"
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
Youth Who Robbed Poor
 Boxes Goes to Cheshire

Putnam. Jan. S.-Raymond Chcv- rett, minor, was sentenced to the re- formatory during his minority by Judge George F. Ilinman in superior court today on tho charge of robbing poor boxes in Catholic churches at plainheld, Norwich. Taftville and other places. The lad was In court last week but. Judge Hinman sug- sested that his antecedents be looked up. It was found that Cheyred had been convicted of thefts at woon- socket. R. l., his home and that his father was now serving a sentence for poor box robing having been before the court at Norwich. The lad claimed that his father compelled him to rob. Chevrett had been liv- ing with sister-in-law at Plainield.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
ROODY CALLED TODAY
New Britain Practitioner Is One of IA Who Is Called Before Grand Jury in Hartford.

Hartford, Jan. S--Fourteen doctors appeared before the extraordinary grand jury today to explain their qualifications and to justify their medical diplomas. The doctors were:
 George II. Nixon, Derby; Ray A. Long. westport: Leroy Coombs, East Norwalk; Gerald 4. Richardson. Maurice B. Burstan. Samuel I.erner and John Hraba. Bridgeport: William 4. Roody. New Britain; Henry Brav- erman. Stamford; Albert zweben and Ralph Delguidice. New Haven. 4. K. Campo. Stamford. Simeon Cohen. Meriden; l. W. Cornwall. Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
SAY LAST FAREWELL
Terms ToJay-Tace s to I5 Years Eacil in Prison.

New York. Jan. --Middie-aged Ernest Yetter and his youthful wife. Marie. facing separate prison terms Of eight Co fifteen years for the mur- der of Alonzo ]. storey. bade each other farewell in iaiI cell today.
 Our love sin make Il seem easier '' the husband said. simply. as q sheriff separated the clinging pair and snap ped hsndcusfs on his wrists He was Jed away.
 We will be happy together. then, [" The young wife cried after him.
 Netter vas taken to Sing Sing. Mrs Yetter vill be tskea.to Auburn prison tomorrow.
 Their infant daughter was left in the care of grandparents.
 Storey vas once Mrs yetter.s sweet heart
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
After 60 Years Wolves
 Back in New York Haunts

EIizabethtown. x. r.. Jan. s.- Wolves which more than sixty years ago infested fhe woods at the head of Lincoln pond appear to have returned 10 their former hunting ground. Sew ,srsi times recently residents have re- ported seeing what apparently were tracks made by wolves following the tfail Of deer. Not since January. 1861. have the animals been known to visit the section.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
Heavy Loss Caused by
 Explosion in Rochester

Rochester. V. Ys Ian. S.--An sx- piosion in tbs storf room of the Sifnp- son Lens Co, Inc. ai IS Ward street early today c8used S15.0gg damage to the plant partly destroyed an adiuin- ing house and endangered thp lives If nearby residents. The watchman vas taken Co n hospital suffering from burrs An investigation was started fo determine ahether t11e explosion vas caused ty borrb or tiy gasoline stored in the building.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
SAVED FROM GALLONS
statement Made bs MeSt Virginia Murderer as He swung Into EtcIni. ts Gets Rcprir,c Tor Pal.

Charleston. W. Va, Jan. s.--A state ment made on the brink Of the gal- lows. brought q rvprie,e today for Sam Muratore. sentenced to hang this week on charge Of "black hand" murder.
 Acting on the declarations Of "Dap- per Dick" Terri, made scam hour before he wls hanged last week for another black hand" murder. that Muratore was innocent Governor Morgan today granted the reprieve until February 15 in order that the ease might be more thoroughly inyes- tigated.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
First Degree Murder
 Charge Is Dismissed

Catskill, \. r., Jan. s.--An indict- ment charging first degree murder in the death of her second husband on which Mrs. Gertrude Gerstenberg Guerrieri and been called for trial, was auashed today because CT lack of evidence. Mrs. Guerrieri still is un- der indictment charged with being an accessory 10 the murder Of her first husband Emil GerstenhsrE.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
Mexico Pays One Half of
 Arms Bill to Washington

Washington, Jan. s.--A cash pay ment amounting Co one-half Of the total amount the ObreEon government Is to pay the United States for the war materials recently purchased here. has been received and covered into the treasury. The remainder is payable within 90 days. officials re- fuse 10 disclose the amount involved. No information has yet been received at the var department Co show whether the munitions have been de lixere5 to the Mexican agents in the United States, but orders for their de- livery have gone forUsrd.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
BURGLAR USES IODINE
Newark Woman Sc,cfs1y Burned When RObbers Throws ft in Her Faee-Ffees. IeasIng sf.a00 IyO,a.

Newark. x. j.. Jan. S.--Miss Mary E. Eafferty. 22. was severely burned with iodine thrown in her face by a burglar early today. The burglar. who threw the iodine when Miss Raf- terty was awakened and screamed. lied leaving behind him furs and si1- yer worth ,l.50o. which he had pack ed for removal.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
oHyAx BrpoHT ,HaN,.Ip

Washington, Jan. s.-Chairman Reed Of the senate veterans commit lee told the senate today that John q. O'Evan, the committees general counsel in is veteran bureau inyesti- gation. had extensively changed some Of his findings he made in lis first re- port. published yestsrday
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
NEM naNEN HnI.nIr

New Haven. Jan. S--Three negroes went into d grocery in Gohe street today and while one hsld th. grocer by the throat. tNo others emptied the tiiL Later on the police got two Of the men. but the third with the cash got away.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
MORE GUN CHEWING

Chicago. Jan. s. - The William wrirley. Jr-. company reported today that sales for the last quarter of 1923 exceeded any other similar quarter in the history of the company. and that sales during 1928 were s2.ss7.s47 in excess of the total in 1929.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
Cranking Car, killed as
 Handle Explodes Pistol

Youngstown. O.. Jan. 6.-A bullet from revolver which he carried in his inside coat pocket while he was crankiuF his automobile caused the death here Of James Wallace. Of Lynchburg Police believe that the crank Of the machine struck the re- volver causing it to discharge.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
Bortlen's Views

Ottawa, Jan. s.--Sir Robert Borden, president of the league of nations so- ciety of Canada, declared that he wei comed the Edward W. Box peace award plan as it Twill assist greatly in the prevention of war"
 Tt seems" Sir Robert said, that the plan which has received the award of Mir. Elihn Root. chairman of the jury of award. and his colleagues offers the most effective means of en- abling the United states to lend its powerful aid to the supreme purpose for which the league of nations was and, at the same time 10 traditional policies which, notwithstanding modern developments that have made every nation the neighbor of every other still exercise a commanding influence upon the sen- timent of the American people.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08

Herrin. Iil.. Jan. s-Twenty men were in jail here today under federal charges Of sioIsting the dry law ss the result of the third series Of raids in Williamson county. in whieh a to- tai Of 212 persons ras arrested The raids last night were participated in by about goo dsputized citisens, a n number of whom admitted mem bership in the Ku Klux Klan
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
Fairfield Twins, 91,
 Planning Anniversary

Fairfield, Conn.,, Jan. S.-\rs. Hosmer E. Dowd and Yrs. Charles Seymour, twins, will observe tomorrow their 91st birthday anniversary. It is believed they have the dis tinction of being the oldest twin sisters in the country. Both are in good health and neither wears glasses to read the daily newspaper. Mrs. Seymour is a widow.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
roIsoN moroR kIIAs rHREE

New York. Jan. s-Poison Iiquor today caused the death Of a man and woman in Bellevue hospital and killed another man in his Bowery lodging house, bringing the total number nf deaths from alcohol poisoning to q since Christmas eve.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
BOX PEACE AWARD DRAWS NO COMMENT Coolidge Has Nothing to Say
 Different From His Message
 CANADIAN WELL PLEASED
Si- Tt Borden Believes Plan Toward World Peace - ,xluO0 f League of Nations Urged
 ., SJIDnort PronDSaI
l, Support Proposal,

Washington, Jan. s. - Inquiry at the White House today relative to President Coolidge's views on the Box peace award brought the statement that MT. Coolidge has nothing to add on the subject of international peace to that which he said in his message to congress.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
rRouI<rNr sorTHrRNrR prrs

Rochester. Minn, Jan s.-W. 4. wfnburn. president Of Central of Georgia rafiwaT and a prominent eifi- zen of tbe south. died ih a hospital here carp today He was SO yeaFs old.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
N. JERSEY GOVERNOR WOULD ENFORCE LAW Says There Gan Be No Two Views
 on 18th Amendment
 WANTS TAX REDUCTIONS
Also Would Repeal Easy Di,ore Laws and Cut Down Opportunities for Profiteering in Retailing of Coal.

Trenton, N. J., Jan. Ex-Governor George $. Silzer in his annual mes sage to the New Jersey legislature, today urged enforcement of the pro- hibition laws. declaring that there can be no two views on the subject of law observance and law enforce ments."
 Other recommendation included:
 General tax reduction.
 Immediate action for regulation of coal supplies and to prevent profiteer- ing.
 Repeal of divorce law passed last year which provided for easier meth ods of securing q divorce"
 Study of state transportation sys- tems.
 Governor Sizer is democrat, while the legislature is controlled by republicans.
 Deals With Coal Issue.
 Governor Silzer recommended the following measures in dealing with the coal situation:
 Enactment of a statute which would protect the consumers of this state against all unlawful practices and profiteering after the coal gets within the states.
 An appeal to the governor and leg islature of Pennsylvania for a statute regulating the industry in Pennsyl- vania and for relief from the agencies which raise the price and limit the output.
 The executive said that investiga- ton had uncovered many abuses in the trade mentioning the Pennsyl- vanla state tax of about 13 cents a ton which Is raised 10 50 cents to one dollar ton by the time 1t reaches the consumer through various hands.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
Accuses Secretary Mel lon of Trying to Sand bag Soldiers Reward By Using Pocketbook Of Nation.
Declares Real Purpose Is to Reduce Claims on Rich and Give Only Crumbs to the Poor.

Washington, Jan. S.-Chargine that Secretary Mellon had "attempted to sandbag the bonus using formidable weapon, the pocketbool of the na- tton," Senator Copeland democrat. New York told the senate today he did not consider tax reduction and the soldiers bonus 50 related that one must die if the other live"
 Pointing out that the treasury sec retary had said that in the long run the surtaN reduction which he had promised would bring an estimated increase in revenue Of sin2, GOO. 900 Senator Copeland proposed that this be used as the basis for the payment of the bonus.
 For SIPS Each Day
 Declaring in favor of all cash pay- ments 10 the service men at the rate of S1.25 for each day of service Sen- ator Copeland said the total Of sf.- 464,777,26 could be retired in 60 years with n payment of ono hum dred million dollnrs yearly. seventy five millions in interest and twenty- five millions in principal.
 Should the additional revenue Mir. Mellon has promised moi be realized. the senator said. tho surtax would he restored, "beeause the bonus must be paid"
 Glass Legislation
 "rhe real purpose Of the Mellon plan of course is to reduce the sur taxes of the rich.f Senotor Copeland declared. "and the iascs arc cut in half, from bn 10 gS per cent The rest Of uS. as usual under n rcpubi- can administration, get only inc crumbs.
 And sc insisteut is Nc Mellon on the big cut in taxes, that he refused to take anything less. refuses to cons promise at thc sa per cent threaten- ing to withdraw his bin ir the com promise Is urged lf press. reports can he relied upon the president shares his views.
 Quotes Businessmen
 'Grrat bnsinessmcn with whom have discussed the matter in New York reluctantly admitting that the bonus must be paid. have hegged us to get if ont Of the way in one lump With this in mind shall present in due time 2 bonus bill providing for rash payment such as have outlined"
 Senator Copeland declared that f a bonus were paid in cash nc would be opposed when it came to the funds 10 the issuing Of tax exempt bonds. He declared it was time the federal government gave the country an example Of the proper methods Of financing public projects
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
THE WEATHER

Hartford. Jan. s.-Forcrast for New Britain and vicinity: Fair tonight Wednesday be- coming cloudy. no change in- feuIpeTzture, west winds.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-08
Troops Are Ordered Out
 For Duty at Marion, III.

By The Associated Press.
 Springfield. H.. Jan 2. Troops were ordered 10 Marion. Illinois. shortly after o'clock this afternoon by Adjutant General Carlos F. Black.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-28

fBv Pacific X Atlanti, To protect honored name holds, Archie Roosevelt, son the late President Rooseve said he quit Sinclair Oil Com pany when he heard Fall deas was corrupt.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1924-07-17
LUMAN B. FRENCH
DIES in CHICAGO
Former Well known Keno
sha Man Died Tuesday
After Short Illness.
WIDELY KNOWN HERE

Luman B. French, aged 56 years,
brother of Arthur H. French, promln-
ent Kenosha insurance expert, died in
Chicago on Tuesday evening following
a ten days illness. Mr.. French had
been taken i'll early in July but his
illness had been considered in no way
a serious one. He went to the hospl-
tai a week ago and had submitted to
minor operation but his condition
was regarded as favorable to an early
recovery. On Tuesday night he col
lapsed and death came within few
minutes. The announcement of the
death of Mr.. French came as a shock
to relatives and friends in Kenosha.
Son of Kenosha Pioneer.
Mr.. French was the youngest son of
the late Volney French, enc of the
best known of the pioneer citizens of
Kenosha. He was born in Kenosha and
spent much of his earlier life here.
Some thirty years ago he went into
business in Chicago and since that
time he had made his home there.
The French family home in Chicago
was at 555 Stratford place.
The deceased is survived by his
widow, three daughters, Miss Ada
French, of Chicago; Mrs. Elizabeth
Cannon, and Mrs. Margaret Drummer
of Akron, Ohio, and one son, John
French of Chicago The son during
the past year had been a fellow stu
dent of Calvin Coolidge, Jr., son of
the president, who died recently in
Washington.
Funeral services will be held at the
late residence in Chicago, at half past
eleven o'clock tomorrow after which
the remains will be brought to Keno
sha for interment at the French
family plot at Green Ridge. The
services at the cemetery will take
place at about two o'clock
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1924-07-17
BOY WITH NEW GUN
SHOT BY POLICEMEN
Frank Zietz Bought New Gun and
Prepared To Be Burglar, But
Was Shot BY Police.

Chicago.-The bullet riddled body
of Frank Zietz, II, is in the morgue
here today--the end of the road for
his ambition for easy money.
Armed with newly purchased mail
order revolver, Frank last night start
ed out on the business of wrestling a
living from the world First he stop
ped off in a saloon for drink to
bolster up his courage. The bartend-
er saw the imprint of the revolver
butt on Franks coat and refused the
"shot Of hootch."
The bartender also notified the po-
lice that Frank had gun. A fivver
squad caught up with Frank few
moments later. Franks reply to de-
mand for his surrender was to run
and then turn and fire two shots out
of his mail order revolver. A fusillade
of shots from the police and Frank
fell, killed instantly.
A boy friend Of Frank told police
how the youngster had planned to
make can easy living"
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1924-07-17
MICHIGAN SUBMITS
LEGAL EVIDENCE
The State of Michigan Submitted
Papers for Evidence in Bound
airy Dispute.

Menominee, Mich. Ninety-six ex-
hibits including maps, newspaper and
magazine articles, chapters from his
tory proceedings of legislatures and
congress, and other papers were m
Guided in the documentary evidence
submitted late yesterday afternoon by
the state of Michigan, at the first ses-
sion of the conference here of commits
sioners in the Wisconsin Michigan
boundary controversy.
The conference is being held in the
Offices of A. L. Sawyer, special counsel
for the state of Michigan. Another
session will be held today and Attor-
ney General Andrew Daugherty OF
Michigan is expected to be present.
The purpose of the conference at
this time is to agree on documentary
evidence that may be admitted as
part Of the records in the case with
out preliminary proof showing they
are authentic, for the reason that both
parties concerned concede them to be
facts, and that their authenticity can
be established by competent evidence.
The conference will shorten the rec
ord, in that there will be no duplicate
evidence submitted later to the SUI
preme court, and will eliminate all
non-essential evidence that may have
accumulated.
The documentary evidence examin-
ed at the sessions here relate to the
Michigan side of the case. A similar
conference at Madison will go over
the evidence Wisconsin proposes to Of
fer.