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New Britain herald., 1924-07-18
COMPOUND INSANITY,
 NEW PLEA, ADVANCED
This Probably Will Be Defense Plea in Case Of Young Loeb
 and Leopold

Chicago, July 1s--A line of de- fense based on theory or compound insanity for which attorneys say there is no precedent in medico legal history. will be advanced in the trial of Nathan Leopold, Jr, and Richard Loeb, confessed kidnapper-sl of Robert Franks. according to defense attorneys. The youths are possessed of an in- terlocking personality, their attorneys say the reports of alienists and mental experts who examined them show, so that together they are impelled to the commission of crime that neither alone could have conceived of exc cutting.
 The jury will be asked to consider the youths as a merged personality with the insanity of each coincidiue in murder impulse, it has been in- dicated.
 Meanwhile the prosecution, headed by States Attorney Robert E. Grove. announces it is prepared effectively shatter the defense of mental ire sponsbility. The prosecutors have consulted several mental experts in outlining their side of the case.
 morning newspaper which offered to radiocast the trial announced to- day that some 500 votes had hcen cast on the printed ballot accompany ing the offer. Those voting against the proposal numbered 42o and those favoring 3S5.
 The paper announced today that the offer was conditioned upon the editors, being permitted 10 censor the testimony. States Attorney Hoyne in- dicated he might favor such action but Judge Caverly, who will preside, declared he was opposed to permitting testimony such as may be brought out, being thrown open 10 young peo- pie. He did not discuss the plan Of censoring the testimony.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-18
MAYOR TO PUSH THRU
 STREET DEVELOPMENTS
Special Council Meeting to Consider Laying New
 Sewers

Mayor A, NJ, Paonessa Is planning a special session of the common council 10 be held probably in the early part of August to take action on the assessment Of sewer damages and benefits so that work may be started on sewer construction jobs as soon as possible.
 The board of compensation and assessment has before 1t seversl resolutions for new sewer jobs, but assessments have not been reported to the council and the mayor has sent a letter to the board asking that this work be speeded up.
 With the construction of sewer, the mayor believes several sections Of the city will be opened Up rap idly. He has received numerous pe- titions from lot owners in districts that have no improvements and they assure him that the installation of sewers will result In quick develop n1entS.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-18
Councilman Fails To Back Up Alderman Judd, Star Witness" And Author Of Charges Of Laxity.
Surpiesed to Find Himself Center of Controversy and Quickly Denies He Made Complaint to Hart

Councilman David l.. Nair came out today in defense of Chief of Pc. llco William C. Hart and failed 10 back Alderman William II. Judd in the latter's insinuaiion that someone
 higher up" had told Chief Hart 10 allow gambling games with the Coleman Brothers shows 10 go on without interruption.
 Councilman Nair is the one whom Judd mentioned Wednesday evening in the common council chamber as having made complaint against the wheel and whose complaint accord- Ing to Judd failed 10 bring about &C., tion.
 Nair said this morning that, in his opinion. Chief Hart had utilized the information furnished him to the best Of his ability and if the wheels were not closed up if was because the police had difficulty in landing the culprits He declared that Hart and the police department should be absolved from any blame as he does not feel the department guilty of any wrongdoing.
 surprised at Controversy.
 The councilman was not present Wednesday night during the Judd attack. He returned to the city this morning and was surprised to find his name in controversy involving the common council, the police de- partment and the mayors office. He had a conversation yesterday after noon with Chief Hart in Canada, but the two officials were not aware that they were the storm center of one of the most sensational controversies that has come up in many months.
 Councilman Nair did not feel dis posed today to issue a statement. He explained that Chief Hart should he present to answer any statement that might he made, but when shown newspaper clippings in which details of his conversation with the chief were set forth. he agreed to speak. He said that during the early days of Coleman's appearance here he was at the carnival grounds and saw a booth in operation on which there was one box of chocolates and where winners were receiving money. He reported the matter to the chief in a conversation the next day. It was not tn the nature of complaint with an order for arrest. but merely a report of conditions as he found them, he explained this morning. The councilman feels that Hart did whatever was possible to end the practice and did not lay himself open 10 attack.
 Judd Fails To Retract
 Alderman Judd called at the office of Mayor A. Nj. Paonessa this morn ing and not finding the executive in he departed, promising to come back later Before going he told Secre- tary Paul r. Robinson that Nair was back in town and could be interviewed by the mayor. He reiterated in sub- stance his statement before the coun- gil, that Nair had made complaint and nothing was done.
 T don't know if he overlooked it 'r if someone suggested that he for get it. the alderman concluded. The he referred to Chief Hart.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-18
MALR ABSOL YES CHIEF HART:
 BELIEVES POLICE DID BEST
 DS7OP CARNIVAL GAMBLING
THOUSANDS VISITING
 TROOPS AT NIANTIC
Review Today Ends Activi. ties, Including Sham
 Battle During Night

Niartic, iniS iS,-Many thousands ef Connecticut citizens made ihs state military reservation here Inc scene of an outing today n order 10 witness the first brigade review of the Con neetinut National Guard in 8 good many years.
 The sSth infaltry brigade which is completing its fortnight's tour of duty will pass in review b fore Governor C. 4, Templeton late this afternoon az the concluding feature Of a day given over to military activity. During last night there was ihe- oretical defense of the military strong hold here against an invader. the con- tending forces being made up Of the is9th infantry with attached units, under Lieut.. Col. Q. A. Petty of New Haven, as the invader. and the l02nd infantry and attached units under Col James A. Haggerty. ss the defense force. The invaders took position shortly before dusk last night and inn mediately thereafter the i0.nd moved out to take defensive positions Throughout the night there was out post work. and just before dayhreak the 16ath moved in force and theore- ticslly was repelled by the 1o2nd. The ground over which the regiments maneuvered vas about oe same as covered many years ago by the old First and Second Connecticut regi- ments, and which embraced much of tha Flanders district
 When the field work was declared at an end the regiments returned 10 camp and prepared for the afternoon ceremonies.
 Governor Tempeton was accom- panied by his staff all of whom had been on a visit to Fort II. c. Wright where the Connecticut coast artillery command has been having its tour of duty.
 During the morning automobiles by the hundreds brought to camp a large number of former National Guard of fcers and war veterans and liberal sprinkling of men active in politics.
 The various commands kept "open" house for their friends and men and officers found time In spite of many duties 10 entertain.
 The camp will break up tomorrow when each command will entrain for home.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-18
Swimmers Score 5e Points

x. The AFAnfhfeh ffeFt,
 Olympic Swimming Pool. Les Tour elles, France. July is.--The United States Olympic swimming team won four out of the Ave fina> events con- tested today, and took three second places and one third place, piling up a total of 59 Olympic points during the day for total of llb points. or three times as many as Great Britain, which now holds second place with S5 points.
 Johnny Weissmuler, Illinois A. C., won the 4o0-metre free style. Warren Eealoha. Hawaii, the 1oe-metre back stroke, Miss Elizabet Becker of At- laniic City N. l., the springboard fancy diving event. while the Ameri- can women's relay team comprising the Misses Gertrude Ederle, Euphra- sia Donnelly. Ethel Lackie and Miss Mariechen Wehselau, finished first In the 4o0-metre relay.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-18
75, KILLS RIVAL, 7t
Alleged slayer Held After Death of Man Who shared Love of 70 Year old Woman.

San Francisco. July ts.-Hugh Me Closkey. Fl, Is dead and Henry Muel- Ter. 7', Is in the city prison charged with manslaughter as the result of a long-standing rivalry fo- the favor Of a 70-year =; Yoma1, which cuImin- ated in a quarrel Wednesday. All the principals are inmates Of the city and county relief home. here.
 According to attendants at the home McCloskey resented Mueller's atten- tions to the woman. When the pair met on the stairs Wednesday. Me- Closkey is declared 10 have threaten ed Mueller with his crutch. Mueller parried with his cane and in a struE- gle. McCloskey tumbled down the stairs suffering injuries from which he died yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-18
NEW CONCRETE LINK
 IN ROAD TO HARTFORD
Construction to Start at Once, Highway Depart.
 ment Announces

Announcement was made today b,
 the state highway department of plani 10 begin the construction of an eigh inch concrete road from Elmwood tc l the end of the present concrete on the New Britain. Hartford road. For the past two years the stretch on which concrete will be laid has been regard, cd by automobiles owners as decidedl, unsatisfactory. IL was affected by the winter of 1922-2S and since that time has been given temporary treatment by the highway department but has been avoided as much as possible by drivers, many of whom prefer 10 go to Berlin and into Hartford via the turn pike.
 About 1852 feet of concrete will be laid. Bids for the job have re- ceived from five companies as follows: lmmick'Co., Meriden, s76,S29: A. D. Bridges (; Sons, Hazardville, ss2,7S1.- So; Osborne Barnes Co.,, Danbury, ss4,5sS; C. W, Blakeslee. Sons. New Haven, sS4,540.eo: A. DiMarco, Bris- tol. s9c,S51.
 It was said at the office of the high way department today that the con struction of the road will begin at once.
 Bids also have been received for the construction of 16,460 feet of rein forced concrete road in Painvlle and 1.a92 feet of the same material in Farmington on the Plainvile Farm ington road. They are as follows:
 Joseph Mpscetti, Torrington. sss,- s2o.0o: Immick Co.,, Meriden sS2.e15.. 80: Osborn Barnes Danbury, sSa,sas; Waterbury Concrete Construction O., Waterbury, ss6.6oo; A. D. Bridges Sons, Hazardville, s90,252; C: w. Blakeslee Sons. New Haven, sso,022.- 30; J. Arborio. New Haven. s9o,943.so Daniel OConnel & Sons, Holyoke. s93,17S.4o: Antonio DiMarcs, Bristol, s95,O37.50.
 The following bids have been re ceived for the construction of 3,922 feet of three-incll bituminous macad- am on a five inch stone base on East Robbins avenue. Newington:
 Immick Co, Meriden, s12,51s; Lane Constr. Co.,. Meriden, s14.64o.5o; F. Tracey. Derby s14,69S.7o: Miller Bros Constr. Co.,, Hartford, s14,9Ss; Hugh 6 Hart. Meriden, s16,717: l.. suzio Co.,, Meriden. s16,s44; The American Machinery S5 Equip ment Co, Newington. $17,1s6; N. New London, s17.s5s.25; Robbinson & Powers. Meriden, s1s,- poo; A. DiMarco, Bristol, s1s,4o6.50.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-18
GET CONVEYANCE

Lisbon. Conn, July tS.--A continu- ance until tomorrow was granted the six New Haven men arrested last night on a charge of rum running. and bonds were fixed at ss,000 each for Edward Chieppo and Thomas Clancey and s1.o0O each for Frank MacI .aman and Albert Abrams. The hearing was at the home of Grand Juror Humbolt who served as prose- cutor. The men asked for a continu- ance so they could have counsel present and 1o 2. m. tomorrow. stan dard time, was fixed.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-18
Two AviatOrs Injured
 Near Mantle Today

Mantle, July 1S.--Two aviators in an airplane which met with an acci- dent in making a landing on the state camp grounds here today, were in- iured, one having a leg broken and the other being imraled on the con- trol lever of the machine.
 The pilot descended and apparent ly would have made good landing on the field but finding that he had too much speed he started to rise. In doing so a wing of the plane stock tree and was whirled completely around. The plane then grazed the chimney on house and landed in the garden.
 Tho plane was one of those used in battle maneuvers early in the day.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-18
TRIALS ARE LENGTHY

West Haven, July .1S.-After a forenoon in court the cases of nine men arrested in a water front coal yard a few nights ago and held on the charge of having conspired to un- load cargo of liquor the evidence was unfinished. There were frequent clashes between counsel for the men and prosecutor William Hadden. The cases of two other men are to be tried separately.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-18
FRENCH STANDPAT
 ON GERMAN DEFAULT
Refuse to Agree to Proposals
 From British
WANT CONCERTED ACTION
Demand That should Preparation Commission Decide Thn, Germany Has Defsulted, Interested Powers Shall Act Together
By Ths Associated pfs,.

By Tho Associated Pre-.
 London, July ls,--Fra nee will not yield her opposition to the British proposal to give the agent general of reparstion payment and trustee for the foreign hondhq1ders of the losn to Germany, large preliminary powers In determining whether there is de. fault by Germany in fulfilling her oh- ligations under the Dawes plan.
 This position was made plain this afternoon by member of the French delegation who expressed chagrin be- cause the proposals for q protocol sub mitted by the French and British delegations have leaked out.
 The French proposal provides for concerted action by tho interested governments In the event that the reparation commission shall declare Germany in default but confcrs DO specific powers in this regard on the agent general for reparation payment and trustee for foreign bond holders. . Reason for Objection.
 The French are ohjecting because in their opinion the British proposal would invest the agent general and trustee with too great powers of those which should be in the posses sion of a reparation commission--in determining when the sanctions should be applied.
 The British observers express the opinion that their proposal would preclude independent action on the part of France whose protocol in this respects the British say, is too vague.
 While outspoSen in his opposition to the British proposal. the French spokesman did not indicate but that he thought it would be possible to find middle ground upon which a complete accord might be reached
New Britain herald., 1924-07-18
DE VALERA TO SPEAK.

Belfast, July 1S.-Eamon De Va lera, the Irish republican leader, will speak at Ennis, County Clare, August IS. at a demonstration to be held there, it was announced today. The demonstration, it is explained, will be in the nature of a continuation of the meeting which was interrupted when he was arrested last August. Mir. De Valera, with Austin Stack, were released from prison this week.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-18
MCDONALD DEFEATED
British Cabinet Will Not Resign, How.
 ever, as Measure-Unemploy Insurance--Considere Unimportsnt

By The Associated Press.
 London. July 1s-The MacDonsld government was defeated in the house of commons today by vote of 171 to 14s during consideration of the un- employment insurance bill. The vote was on an amendment offered by lib- eral and conservative members, which was carried despite labor opposition. The governments reversal is not con- sidered important and there is no question of the prime nnisters re- signing.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-18
Eagle Boat With Naual Reserpists
 On Board M Distress OF Boston

New York, July is.-Eagle boat No, s6. on a training cruise with naval reserve men aboard, is in dis- tress of Boston, according to a radio message received here today by the naval communications station.
 The mine sweeper Teal and the coast guard cutter Aeushnet are on their way to aid the Eagle boat. the radio message stated.
 Sixty men were aboard the boat, which is in charge of Commander W. w. Burgoyne,
 The message received by naval com. munications did not state the nature Of the trouble nor did Il give the eX-
New Britain herald., 1924-07-18
Foland's Idle Hour Inn
 Destroyed at Bantam Lake

Torrington. July IS. = Fire last night destroyed 3 building known as Foland's Idle Hour on tho west shore of Bantam lake. One part of the building had been used ss an ice cream and soft drink stand and the other part as a bathhouse. The blaze is Believed to have started from an oil stove. The loss is between s1.Soo and s2,n0o.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-18
OBJECTS TO CELL

Waterbury, July IS. - Joseph Broome, IT,, salesman well known about town. was arrested here today for the Stamford police. He is charg- ed with having passed worthless check. Broome, fashionably dressed. entered a protest against being locked up, but police had no other alterns- tive but 10 place him in cell. He formerly resided in Stamford,
New Britain herald., 1924-07-18
Olympic Swimmers Take Four
 Out Of Five Matches
TENNIS STARS ALSO WIN
Helen Wills and Vincent Rirhsrds Fight Way To Finals in Singles Swimmers From q. S. Pile Tn tOhna.ts..s i,aints,
 1dt'tsss. 1dss.' ns.., state Lih
 hlftfoTd Fss :, France.

Miss Helen Mills anG ', .-4ent Rich. ards. today won their way to the final round Of the Olympic singles eompeii. 'lons. Miss Wills disposing Of Mime. A. C, Geldins Of France. G-?, s-i. and Richards defeating Baron de Morpurgo Of Italy s-s, 3-.s. s--i. s-4,
 Miss Wills will fight out the hnai with Mile. Nlasto, French star of Greek parentsge who defeated Miss Kathleen McKane of Great Britain. 0-s, 7-S, s-i. while Richards will face in the nnal Henri Cochet of France, who defeated his countryman Jean Borotra s-2. S--7. s-2. s-3.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-18
DAVIS DISCUSSES
 CAMPAIGN POLICY
Shaver of ". Virginia Believed
 His Choice as Manager
TWO OTHER PARTIES ACTIVE
Republicans sill Hope to Carry Mary iand-La Toilette to Make sigor- ous Fight For Vote Throughout the south.


 New York, July is.-campaign or ganIzation plans formed the subject Of long conference today betweer John W. Davis, the democratic presi dsniial candidate. and a number ol party leaders, These included Thona, 1'aggart. of Indiana; George E. Bren' nan. of Illinois: Norman F. Davis, oi New York. and clem l.. Shaver, oi West Virginia, who is understood tc have been selected as campaign man. ager.
 Arriyin- in New York from his home at Locust Valley. Long Island Mir. Davis found 1ngsart. Shaver and Davis waiting for him at the home of his friend and adviser. Frank L. Polk. Brennan joined the conference soon afterwards. It Is the expecta- ton that announcement of the per- .onnel Of the organization will be made before Mr. Davis leaves this evening for Islesboro. Maine, where he is to spend week or ten days in rest and recreation and in preparing his formal address of acceptance of the nomination.
 Board of Strategy
 As now outlined the campaign or Sanization will consist of a central "board of strategy" with field forces in various sections of the country. Under the general direction of Mir. Shaver. who conducted the nominees precon, ention campaign, 1t will lay plans for a vigorous campaign to be launched immediately after the for nal notification ceremonies at Clarks- burg early next month.
 Is on For Maine
 After the conference and luncheon at the Polk home, MT. Davis drove to his temporary headquarters at an uptown hotel. There he met with sd- dltional leaders of tho party and cleaned up his desk in preparation for his departure. He is to have dinner with Mir. Polk before entraining for Maine.
 The Davis party will travel on . special coach attached to . regular train to Rockland. There they will make the trip to the island home of Charles Dana Gibson by motor boat. the nominee will be Mrs. Davis and Mir. and Mrs. William Nye and several secretaEes.
 4 second campaign contribution was found by the nominee today in his mail. It was dime and came from Harold sreer, a 12-year-old boy of Asbury Park, N. J., who wrote:
 Enclosed find my contribution to your campaign. Iris all can afford" During the day MT. Davis found time to send personal note of thanks to the youngster.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-18
Rhode Island Governor
 Unearths Gas Bomb Plot

Providence, July IS. The Provi. dence News will say today that Gov ernor Flynn and Assistant Attorney General George Hurley have obtained af1idavits alleging to reveal a con- spiracy through which the gas bomb was placed in the senate chamber re- gently causing sickness to several members
New Britain herald., 1924-07-18
WANTS SMITHS AID.

New York. July 1S.-George E. Brennan. democratic leader of Illinois, said today that John w. Davis had favorably received suggestion that Governor Smith of New York, tour the east and middle west In support Of Mir. Davis presidential campaign.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-18
AUCTION SALE OF LOTS

Washington. July 1S.--An auction sale of S41 lots in the west Yellow stone townsite at the west entrance of Yellqwstone National park in Mon- tana was ordered today by the inter- for department to be held August 25. Prices were fixed at minimum of SIS each for lots of 4,200 square feet.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-18
Dies on GalIows, Shows
 Indifference to the End

New York, July 1s.-Seth Orrin Denner, convicted murderer of Mrs. John Sprouse. at Central park. Mont, in November. 1920. paid the death penalty on the galows of the county jail early today. He seemed indif- ferent to the end.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-18
Four Guards, a Soldier
 And Woman Die in Riot

By The Associated Press
 Lisbon, July 1S.-Four guards. one soldier. one woman and one police of ficer were killed yesterday evening in a fight which broke out in Edward VII park after policeman had reprimanded a soldier for speaking improperly 10 woman fishmonger.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-18
Republicans Hopeful

Washington. July 1s.--Senator Vel Ter told the president today that while the democratic registration in Mary land exceeded the republican registra- tion by 55,00o, he was not ready to place the state in the democratic column without a reservation" The attitude of the business interests of the state, he said, combined with the effect of the action of the Baltimore Federation of Labor in endorsing Senator La Toilette, would do much to determine the result.
 Senator Weller left with the presi- dent statement giving figures as to registration and the vote in the cleo tions of 1896, 1900 and 1920 when the A republican national tickets carried the state.
 La Follettcs Campaign
 Determination of the La Toilette organization to make Q strong bid for votes in the south is shown In the announcement by Mir. Nelson that campaign headquarters would be opened in New Orleans. Subordinate to the main offices in Chicago, head quarters porbably will be opened in New York city an in San Francisco, Representative La Guardia, republi- can, New York, has been asked to make preliminary arrangements for the eastern offices while the work on the Pacific coast probably will be en- trusted to Rudolph Spreckles.
 On his arrival Mir. Nelson immedi- ately went into conference with mem bers of the national committee, plan ming to confer with Senator La Fol- lette later in the day. He predicted that the La Toilette ticket would be placed on the ballot in every state al- though he admitted that some ob- stacles were being encountered.
 The most serious situation, he said, was in West Virginia where, if was admitted, difficulty was being met in complying with the election law. The task of placing La Toilette electors on ballots in all states has been held in the hands of Donald Eichberg, Chica- go attorney.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-18
APPOINTS DEPUTY

New Haven. July 1S--Sheriff James Geddes' of New Haven county, today, appointed Bradford F. Wakefield of Beacon Falls, first selectman, and re- publican a deputy sheriff to fill a va cancy,