davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Connecticut labor news., 1924-09-20

ization. At one time he was a com mitteeman on the Rock Island but his conduct was such that he became thoroughly discredited among railroad workers. He left the Rock Island to accept a political position under Big Bi1l' Thompson, then Republican may or of Chicago. When Thompson went out of office I understand Smith got a job with the Republican national con1= mittee.
 Another conspicuous character in President Coolidge's Labor Day party was Joseph McArdle who, in the list given to the newspapers by the Presi dents secretary, was credited to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.
 McArdle is a member of the brother hood but for 12 years he has served as an inspector in the safety appliance bureau of the Interstate Commerce leave of absence in order that he might work for Coolidge. When he was told this would be violation of the civil service regulations he resigned his posi- ton on August 31.
 The next day. the very day of the Labor Day party, he was appointed chief of the labor bureau" of Cool idge's eastern headquarters in New York
 Under civil service regulations, Nc Ardle may apply for reinstatement at any time within year from the date of his resignation. It is stated that he has been assured by the Coolidge man agers that in case the President Is re- elected he will be given a lucrative position outside the civil service but that if the President Is defeated he will be reinstated with the Interstate Com merce Commission before the President goes out of office.
 There are many difficulties i'll the way of the consummation of this pro gram. McArdle's conduct has created something of a scandal among civil service employees.
 - Just before every general election they are warned /by the civil service commission not to indulge in ''pernici- ous political activity Now they point out the President is setting up new rule of conduct for the employees Of the government and is encouraging men like McArdle to become active i'll a partisan contest.
 Suppose some civil service employe resigned in order to take charge of bureau i'll La Follette's headquarters. What would happen to him. asked one of the leaders of the federal employees.
 President Coolidge has always pro- fessed to be a civil service reformer. Now he is demoralizing the service by putting a pre1nipfl on partisan activity so long as that activity inures to the benefit of President Coolidge and the Republican ticket
The Connecticut labor news., 1924-09-20
LITTLE CHILDREN
 INCLUDED IN WAR
 OF LABOR EATERS
John M. Glenn Calls On Open Shoppers to Oppose Child
 Labor Amendment.

Chicago, Sept. 20.-Not content with their opposition to the eight hour law, minimum wage legislation and the old age pension measure, John M Glenn, secretary of the Illinois Manufactures Association; would have his band oi open shoppers also make war on child ren. Glenn and James T. Emery, gen. eral counsel of the National Association of manufacturers, are urging strenuous opposition to the passage of the 10th amendment to the constitution as passed by congress to limit, regulate or prohi- bit the labor of persons under 18 years of age The law must be approved by
 ,hree fourths of the state legislature be- fore becoming effective.
 The reasons for this un-American and inhuman position as set forth by the spokesmen of the open shoppers reads much like the arguments against free schools, suffrage and other elemen- tai bits of justice which were won in the face of opposition from the Glenns all down the ages Some of the argu- ment advanced Is as follows:
 Tt is a grant of exclusive power to congress which, directly and by impli- cation, confers complete control over all persons under IS to an extent not now possessed by any state of the union.
 "It proposes a revolutionary transfor- nation of the traditional relation of To- cal and federal government.
 Tt is unnecessary to cure the alleged evil for which the grant is declared in The evil itself is grossly by the proponents of the ] and the fact is ignored that the problem of protecting childlife has been, and is being more effectively met oy the states, particularly during the past decade than perhaps any other like social problem.
 ''The proposed amendment must in ,vitably result in legislation establish
The Connecticut labor news., 1924-09-20

insure peace and prosperity tnere," he said, adding that John W. Davis is such a nice man."
 You are asking, how about the Dawes plan?" said MT. Moves. The world is certainly greatly indebted to associates. It looks as though their plan might end the present impasse and give the world a breathing spell in which to re-organize it's badly dam aged economic machinery. But this settlement goes not an inch towards eliminating those fears which make military advantage the basic principle of European politics.
 The god of war is still the god of Europe and will be until the United States openly joins with the lovers of peace in other nations to build some new and definite machinery for out lawing war. The world is crying for our leadership. The people of the United States are crying for a leader ship which will face disagreeabfe tasks without lodging. Never before, since the Civil War, have we so woe fully needed a leadership which could forget petty politics when the vital interests of the country were at stake.
 T am no politician. My aim IS to be a good citizen, which means, espe- cially at such time as this, a citizen who is willing to devote some time and thought and work to the interests of his country. I would as leave be Republican as a Democrat If the Re publican politicians would let me do so without shame. I was Republican until I was 42 years ola.
 "When Gen. Dawes and MT. Young went to Europe I read the official statement from the White House that nection with the Dawes mission and all responsibility for anything it did or said. I coupled all of this with the increasing evidence of corruption and for a man of brain and brawn to clean up our American stable.
 T had little hope that the politicians would let us vote for such a man. Per sonally, I did what little non-politic- ian could do at the Democratic conven- ton to secure the nomination of John w. Davis. There. seemed no hope, and then the unexpected happened. Gentle men, the nomination of Davis was d most cheering evidence of the ulti | nate soundness of our Democracy.
 We have been waiting for just such l man. He would make president of [ whom we could all be proud. He would make this country prosperous. He would help the world to peace"
The Connecticut labor news., 1924-09-20
PEACE OF WORLD DEPENDS ON DAVIS,
 EXPERT DECLARES
Election Would End War Menace Ex-Rhineland Commis
 sioner Says.

Syracuse, N. Y, Sept. 20.-The peace of the world depends upon the out come of the presidential election, ac- cording to Pierrepont B. Moves, at dinner given here by J. D. Barnum, publisher of the Syracuse Post-Stand- ard.
 peace, depends upon electing mar formerly United States Rhineland
 American prosperity, like world commissioner, who spoke to the leaders of the New York State Farm Bureau who knows how to force, European deyelopments in a direction which will
The Connecticut labor news., 1924-09-20

PATRONIE OUR ADVERTISERS
The Connecticut labor news., 1924-09-20
LABOR SHORTAGE

Building activities in Costa Rica, which are continually increasing, have caused an acute labor shortage. The wages paid common 1aborers have, in consequence, risen rapidly.
The Connecticut labor news., 1924-09-20
FINNISH IMMIGRATION

It is reported by the Canadian press and the Finnish vice consul at Fort William and Port Arthur that by the end of the present calendar year there will have come to Canada 10000 Fin landers, half of whom have already arrived
The Connecticut labor news., 1924-09-20
RELIEF DISCONTINUED

Recognizing that an abnormal un- employment situation no longer exists has definitely suspended all aid to the unemployed.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
FATALLY SHOT AS HE
 GOES TO SISTERS AID
Worcester Young Man Vic- tim of Midnight h.
 truder's Revolver

Worcester, July i7.--Herbert A. Jacobson, 27, Of this city, was prob ably fatally shot about 1880 this morning by n masked man who fore ed his way into the room Of Miss Lii- Han Jacobson. the victims sister, in summer cottage on the Shrewsbury shore Of Lake Quinsigamond, where the Jacobson family was passing va cation. The young woman was arous- d from her sleep by the unknown intruder grabbing her by the throat and threatening to shoot her if she made an outcry. She shrieked for help in spite of the threat and her brother. who was sleeping in an ad- joining room, rushed 10 her aid. AS he entered the room, the masked in- trnder fired at him and the bullet struck him in the abdomen, passed through his body and went through the thin wooden wall of the cottage. The intruder jumped through the win dow of the girls room and escaped in an automobile in spite of the efforts of Worcester and Shrewsbury police officers to catch him Jacobson was brought to hospital here where 1t is reported he has only slight chance for recovery.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
Tribe NApe-Men, 7to 8H. Tall
 Reported By Washington Trappers
Hairy -" " e-id
 'uuo0 'pIopJpH '" tOI '3dSG 'lApV y w;,TI e'uls lnoHaouuoO l., Cabin Near Mount St. Helen's-Searchers Start . Today.

Kelso, Wash. July IT, - While awaiting reports from parties who have gone to the vicinity of Spirit Lake, on Mt. St. Helen's. in quest of verification of a story told by trappers that they encountered band of ape men there last week, residents today were interested In statements attribut- ed to George Totagi of the Clallam Indian tribe that the ape-men are members of tribe of Indians known as the Seeahtik tribe.
 The trappers reported their cabin was bombarded by the ape-men dur ing the night. Totagi was quoted as saying that members of the Seeahtik tribe are huge in stature and hairy, like beasts. These Indians, he said, talk the Clallam language and are adept in initiating the sounds of birds.
 Last Heard of 15 Years Ago.
 "The Seeahtiks were last heard of by the Clallam Indians about fifteen years ago and it was believed by the present Indians that they had become extinct" said Totagi.
 "rhe Seeahtiks made their home in the heart of the wilderness on Van couver island and on the Olympic range.
 'The Seeahtilts are seven to eight feet tall with hairy bodies, like bears. They are great hypnotists and also have a gift of ventriloquism, throw ing their voices great distances"
 Totae ei declared that bis facts had been corroborated by Henry Napoleon, Clallam tribe, who met one of the Seeahtik Indians while hunting on Vancouver island recently. P. J. James. Lunmi tribe. and George Hyasman. Quinault tribe.
 Stories Are Confirmed.
 Although no reports have been re- ceived from several parties who left here to search for the Indians Mon day, individuals who returned today from trips to the cabin of the five prospectors confirmed parts of the story of being bonn barded in their cabin with rocks from mountain devils" Rocks were found inside the cabin. No tracks were discovered, however
 Four new expeditions were outf1tted and started today to Spirit Lake, 45 miles from Kelso. One is composed of local hunters, two from Castle Rock, and the fourth Is headed by Chief of Police George Millar of Kelso, and County Game Warden Chester Leichardt.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
Edwards and Quinn Both
 Will Attend Convention

Torrington, July 17.--John R. Quinn national commander of the American Legion today notified officers of the Torrington Legion post that he would be here August 30 for the state con- vention of the Legion. Inasmuch as he must be In New York at 6 o'clock that evening to board a train for the west, the post will endeavor to have an army airplane come here to carry him from Torrington.
 General Clarence R. Edwards com- mander of the Yankee division has also accepted an invitation to attend the convention.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
AVERY AND ENSMINGER
 ORDERED TO ABERDEEN
New Britain Military Men to Report 10 Government Proving Grounds
 August 3.
BY GEORGE H. MANNING.

(Washington Bureau Of N. B, Herald)
 Washington, D. C., July 17.-Cap- tain Nathan Carlos Avery. New Brit ain; First Lieut.. Leroy Christian Ems minger, 3 Armistice street, New Brit ain; Colonel James Dudley Skinner, 1924 Main street, Bridgeport: First Lieut.. Earl Naramore, SIP Wood avenue, Bridgeport; and Second Lieut.. Clarence Colvin Stevens, Lake avenue, Bristol, were, by orders of the war de- partment issued today, ordered to &C., tive duty August 3, and directed to proceed to the Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeen, Md, for training until August IT, when they will re- turn home.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
TERRIFIC STORM THIS NOON
 DOES COMSlDERABLEDAMAGE M CONNECTICUT AND MASS.
UNDERGROUND STILL
 FOUND IN COVENTRY
Proprietor Is Fined $500 and Sent to Jail for
 Thirty Days

Coventry, Conn, July l7.-An un. der-ground distillery was unoarthed by federal and state officers In a raid yesterday noon on the farm of Alock checquers in the hills at North Gov entry. 1t became known last night when checquers was arraigned before Justice William B, Harkins and fined $500 and sentenced to 90 days in jail on three counts of liquor law viola ton.
 Prohibition Enforcement Agent W. s. Congdon. County Detective W. E. Jackson and Officers Benjamin and Risley of States Attorney Alcorn's office who conducted the raid, say the underground establishment was one of the most complete uncovered in the state.
 The underground chamber was about 12 by 20 feet, boarded over and concealed with a passageway leading to a shed. the entrance con- cealed under a huge refrigerator. In the place, which was electrically lighted and fitted with fans for ven- tilation and other equipment for drainage were found one 60.gallon still in operation. a 40-gallon still for reserve use, so gallons of distilled liquor. quantity of mash and com plete paraphernalia.
 The Hartford officers visited Chec- quers' place last Sunday and asked for liquor, they stated. but were re- fused. They had traced Checquer by means of liquor sold in wholesale lots, it Is claimed. The officers stated that Checquer was formerly arrested in Hartford on similar charges
 The case is being further investi- gated by federal officers who expect to prefer charges against the &C., cused, 1t was stated.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17

est fight, fourth and last.
 Yale won by three and one-hal lengths. The time was 6 minute 33 2-5 seconds.
 The Yale crew which represent the United States in the eight oarec Olympic final today is made up a. 1 follows:
 Stroke, A. D. Lindley, Minneapolis
 No. z, B. M. Stock, New Haven. No. 6. H. T. Kinsbury, New York No. 5, J. L. Miller, Larchmont N. Y.
 No. 1, J. S. Rockefeller, (captain) Greenwich, Conn.
 No, 3, A. M. Wilson, Minneapolis.
 No. ?, F. s. Sheffield, New York. Bow, L. G. Carpenter, Minneapolis
 CoXswain. L. R. Stoddard, New Rochelle, N. Y.
 America's victory in the eight cared event made her the winner of the Olympic rowing competition, giving her S3 points to Switzerlands 32.
 Kelly-Costello Win
 Jack Kelly and Paul Costello. who retained their Olympic title by win ming the double souls, gave the United States it's only other victory of the day, W. E. Garrett Gilmore, of Philadelphia, meeting an unexpected defeat at the hands of Jack Beres- ford, Jr., of Great Britain, in the sin- gle souls while the United States pair pared and four cared combinations xxyttI !, t,,n n.l a.~t. kI.l luI Switzerland won two events, Great Britain two, and Holland one.
 Helen Wills Wins. By The Associated Press
 Olympic Stadium, Colombes, France July 17.-Miss Helen Wills, the Amer ican woman lawn tennis champion, to- day defeated Mrs. Molla Mallory, for mer American champion, represent ing Norway in the Olympic tennis championship, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3.
 Mrs. Marion z. Jessup, of Whining ton, Del, was eliminated in the round before the semi-fi by the Vim bledon champion, Miss Kathleen Me- Kane 6-2, 60.
 Mrs. Jessup tried hard in her match with the fleet-footed and versatile English champion, but Miss McKane's game was simply too much for the American.
 Williams Put Out.
 R. Norris Williams II was elimin- ated from the Olympic singles compe- tition, losing to Henri Cochet of France.
 French Win at Polo.
 France won the Olympic water polo today defeating Belgium in the finals 3 to 0.
 The United States won two out of three final Olympic swimming events today, finishing one, two, three in the spring board fancy diving and first and third in the 200 meter breast stroke swim, thus adding 33 points to the American score and placing the United States far ahead of Aus tralia its nearest competitor. in the water sports.
 he United States gained 19 points In the diving competition in which Albert c. White. Leland Stanford uni
 (Continued on Page 1sl
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
CHILDREN HELP CAMP
Have Program on Sands of Beach Near Saybrook and Raise S3.80 for Fresh Aid Fund.

Five girls and a boy. all under 10 years of age, who are interested in the welfare of the children at the New Britain Fresh air camp, last Monday held a play on the sands of Chalker Beach, Saybrook. Those who took part were Misses Virginia Munson Hunt, of New Britain, Vir- ginia Huntoon of Rocky Hill. Bar bara and Marjorie Smiley of New burg. N. Y. and Mary and Stanley Hunt, Jr, Of New Britain.
 The children collected $3.6O through their play which they have sent to the Herald fresh air editor.
 The fresh air fund today is as fol- lows:
 Previously acknowledged ..s3,S54.76 H. F. Hodge,. 500 Six children ............. 3.60
 Total e............ ...'S3, 3,S65.36
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
Former Chief of New
 London Fire Dept. Dies

New London, July 17.-Charles Lewis Ockford, until recently chief of the fire department, a former member of the city council and retired laun- dryman, died at his homo in Alger Place last night in his 7eth year. In 1ss1-1ss5 he conducted summer re- sort known as Osprey Beach, near here.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
Just Out of Jail, He Goes
 Back for Sixty Days More

Meriden, July 17.---Julius valdes, 24 and Louis Gallis, 23, who yesterday ended four months term in New Ha- ven jail were sentenced to Go days more in the jail today by the Meri- den court on a charge of stealing mems clothing from Harry Israel's store on Pratt street. last February. They were first arrested in New Ha- ven and detectives found considerable loot in their room. MT. Israel identl- fled suits and shirts taken from his store end he understood that the men concealed the loot cleverly under their coats while posing as customers.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
l2 Year Old Glastonbury Boy Drowns Despite
 Frantic Efforts Of His Mother To Save Him

moored in the stream. 4 1o year old brother of the boy stood on the shore watching them. Mrs. Howard and Warner transferred to the motorboat safely, but a moment afterward the small boat drifted away. Warner jumped into the water and started to swim after it. Suddenly he sank and did not rise again. The mother Sl- most delirious with fright, jumped in- to the river in a futile effort to save her son. The water was up to her chin and she had to grasp the gum vale of the motorboat to keep from being carried into the swift current She was rescued by bystanders at the dock
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
Rybeck Resigns Position
 With l.. F, & C.. in Meriden

William II. Rybeck, a former resi- dent of New Britain, has resigned his position as sales manager for the Meriden Cutlery division of Landers, F'rary & Clark. J. R. Dalton, em- ployed by the Landers concern in the western states, has been appointed to succeed MT. Rybeck.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
Judge Anderson Silent on Becoming LaFOlIette's Mate

Boston, July IT. - Federal Judge George W. Anderson, mentioned in Washington despatches last night as among those most prominently under consideration as the e-presidential candidate on the LaFollette ticket, was asked today whether he would accept if the place were offered him.
 "I thought that dog days did not begin until July 22," was his only comment
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17

Hartford, July 17.--Sinking from sight in the waters of the Connecticut river in view of his frantic mother who jumped into the river to save him little Warner Taber Howard was drowned opposite the steamboat dock at Glastonbury about 2 o'clock yes terday afternoon.
 The boy was the 12 year old son of Mir. and Mrs. Frederic W. Howard of No. 721 Wethersfield avenue, this city, who have been spending a vacation on their motorboat.
 Warner and his mother got into rowboat yesterday afternoon and went out to the motorboat which was
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
$500 FIRE IN BRISTOL
Blaze In Heart of City This Morning Endangers Business Blocks--AppeI StoclShouse Gutted.
Especial to the Herald.)

Bristol, July 17.-Damage of about fire of unknown origin gutted a store house owned by David A. Appell in the rear of the Public Market on North Main street. Squad A, Hose company No. and the Uncas No. 2 company responded to the call as the fire threatened the heart of the North Main street business district The fire men found litle difficulty in subduing the flames.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
Damage Tn Alhany.

Albany, N. r.. July 17.-Trolley traffic in four cities and one village w@ paralyzed today in consequence Of heavy electrical storm.
 Lightning struck the power house of the Adirondack Light and Power company. at Watervliet, burning out a transformer on the circuit which furnishes power for the traction com pany operating in Albany, Troy, Rens- selaer Watervliet and Green Island, and not car moved for several hours.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
FATAL AUTO ACCIDENT
Woman Killed, Another Seriously In- iured When Car Turns Turtle Near Glen Head, N. Y., Today.

Glen Head, N. Y, July 17.---One woman was killed, another was crit ioally injured and two men were hurt when their automobile turned turtle on sharp curve between Glenwood and Glen Head early today.
 Mrs. Anna Mclaughlin, of New York. is the dead woman. Her neck was broken. Mrs. Anna Langione, also of New York, is in hospital suffering from a possible fracture of the skull. John Harrington, driver of the car. who received minor in- juries. was arrested on technical charge of manslaughter. An
 The fourth member of the party. whose name was given as Bill" O'Neill, of Newport, R. l., disappeared after the crash. It was believed he was seriously hurt and search for him was started.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
DISREGARDS THREAT
 AND CALLS POLICE
Elderly Bridgeport Woman Gets
 Demand for S5,0O0
ONE MAN IS ARRESTED
He Protests Innocence, Claiming That He Was Hired Ny Unidentified Man To Go To Address And Pick Up Package.

Bridgeport, July i7,--An attempt to extort money from Mrs Jennie yan Tnssel. a2aO North avenue, elderly widow of Nelson c. Van Tassol and daughter of the late Edward Sterling for many years prominently identified with manufacturing and civic inter- osts here, was checked by the police today which had been called upon to handle the matter.
 A letter received by Mrs Van Tas- sel signed "The Gang" demanded that s5.000 cash be left in a package on her front porch. The letter warn- ed her under pain of death not to notify the police. The package was to be called for at II o'clock last night.
 Police were secreted in bushes and shrubbery waiting for the blackmaler at Ii o'clock. Mrs. Van Tassel having disregarded the warning and turned tho matter over 10 the police No one showed np at II o'clock. but early this morning there appeared on the scene Robert W. Nolan, 52, a teamster liivng in lodging house at 615 Water street
 As soon as Nolan walked into the yard and picked up the package, he was seized by the waiting police. He said he had been engaged by young man. stranger to him. to get the package and had been promised couple of dollars. Police rushed in automobiles to the spot where Nolan said the youth was waiting in an au- but found no trace of him. Nolan is held in bonds of s2.5oo on a technical charge of breach of the peace.