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New Britain herald., 1924-11-11
Mob Threatens 10 Lynch Mayor
 And His Liquor Raiding Crowds
Cincinnati Police Chief and Patrolmen Rescue Off, cials at College Hill, After They Are Roughly Used by Crowd.

Cincinnati, O., Nov. 11.--sur- rounded by @ threatening crowd that gathered from miles around, Mayor A. R. Pugh of North College Hill. a suburb of Cincinnati, and four liquor court deputies. were rescued last night by Cincinnati po- lice and Cheviot officers after hav- ing been marooned in the town hall of the latter city for four hours.
 The demonstration started when the mayor and his deputies ap- peared for trial before Magistrate Samuel Williams on charges of as- 'sault and battery and pointing fire- arms, preferred by Mrs. Henry Smith of Dent, Ohio. whose home they raided in search for liquor. several days ago.
 When the cases were called the defendants entered pleas of not guilty and the trials were continued until next Friday.
 This was the signal for an out break on the part of the crowd, members of which jostled their way to the side of the defendants, de- manding that the trial proceed. Someone turned out the lights. and when they flashed up again Green lee Hahn. a deputy, had a broken nose, and others of the deputies ex- hibited evidence of rough handling.
 'Tynch En-" Mob Cries.
 Seeing that the danger was grow ing steadily the court and village officials rushed through the crowd and hustled the deputies and Mayor Pugh into the jail. in the basement of the building. Hang 'em," and "get 8. rope" were cries heard on every side.
 Appeals for order being of no avail, Cincinnati was called upon for aid and reserves h arriving, cordon was formed around the hall and Mayor Pugh and deputies were rush to Cincinnati, the crowd hay ing thinned out. Three automobiles said to belong to deputies were over turned and set afire.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-11
Harold Schwarm Under Arrest
 For Violations NAuto Laus

who was driving team loaded with wood, rounded the corner and, as several of the sticks were projecting they came in contact with Harold's machine, ripping part of the top from the car and also stripping 1t of the mirror which adorned 1t.
 Constable Brown was attracted tc the scene and found that the car had no lights. He asked Harold for his name and the reply was "Mr. Thom- as VanDeVere," of $40 West 146th street, New York city. However, the willy sleuth was not to be out done, as he knew Harold from past experience.
 It developed that Harold was stay ing with his sister. Mrs. Ernest An- derson of Kensington, and was on his way to New Britain to visit his mother, who lives on Prospect street. When asked for his license he said that 1t was at his sisters house. After his coat had been brought to the scene he admitted that he had no license. There was no registration on the car.
 It was an old machine and he re- ported that he had paid s25 for it on November i, purchasing it from the Fort Lee Motor Sales Co.,, of New York. Officer Brown arrested MT. VanDeVere," but bond of $25 was posted by his mother. He has date with Judge Griswold in the Berlin court tonight.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-11

of an acting secretary can run for only thirty days. MT. Coolidge may appoint Acting Secretary Gore to the cabinet to serve until March 4, when he becomes governor of West Virginia.
 White House officials appear to take no stock in numerous reports that the president might display a changed attitude now that the cleo tion is over and he has been chosen to the chief magistracy in his own right Some of these reports have indicated that he might desire to ask for the resignations of some of the holdover cabinet members in order to make personal selections.
 Nevertheless 1t is known that at least one or two of those who now hold cabinet posts desire for one reason or another to return to pri- vate life and 1t remains to be de- termlned whether Mir. Coolidge can persuade them to stay in the gov- ernment service.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-11
R00SEVELT'S NEPHEW
 FOR NAVY DEPT. BERTH
Theodore Douglas Robin son Choice as Assistant
 Secretary

Washington, Nov. 11.--Theodore Douglas Robinson, of New York, a nephew of President Theodore Roosevelt, has virtually been select ed for assistant secretary of the navy.
 Mr. Robinson, who Is a son of Corinne Roosevelt Robinson, called today at the White House, and after a conference with President Coolidge went to the navy department to con- fer with Secretary Wilbur.
 The post of assistant secretary has been vacant since late in September when Theodore Roosevelt resigned to make his unsuccessful campaign as republican nominee for governor of New York.
 The appointment of Mr. Robin. son would carry out what has be. come Roosevelt tradition in the navy department. The Theodore Roosevelt who retired as assistant secretary six weeks ago was preced- cd in that post by Franklin D. Roosevelt, democrat, and years ago the Theodore Roosevelt who later was president, also served as the departments second in com mand. Mrs. Robinson, the sister of the former president, has been &C., tive in recent republican politics.
 MT. Robinson was born in 1883, was educated at Harvard, and has served in the New York state sen- ate. He was chairman of the pro- gressive state committee of New York in 1912. His wife was a Helen R. Roosevelt of New York.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-11
'SWINDLER POSES AS
 GAS COMPANY AGENT
Sells" Monthly Service . and Takes Away $5
 Deposit "

The police are Investigating com paints that a swindler Is operating about the city, representing himself as an agent for the New Britain Gas Light Co. The, man, who is des- cribed as about 30 years old, of dark complexion .and wearing a light overcoat, appeared at the home of Anthony Barnart of 7S John street yesterday afternoon and succeeded in swindling him out of S5. The alleged swindler is reported to have appeared at 12 Maple street this morning, but he was unable to real ize any money on his story there.
 According to the report received by the police, the man appeared at the Barnart home yesterday after noon and told the people that he was an agent for the gas company and showed them a badge to verify his statement. He then said that the gas company was now putting Tn standard meters on which customers would pay monthly. He said that the monthly meters would be cheap CT for consumers than the quarter meters now in use. Before they would be installed, however, it was necessary for the customer to place a deposit of s5 with the company, the alleged agent said, and this was given to him by Barnart, who re- ceived a receipt for the money.
 Sergt. Patrick A. McAvay and Po- liceman Thomas c. Dolan made a thorough search of the neighborhood Of Maple street this morning but could find no trace of the swindler.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-11
PRICE OF TURKEYS FOR
 HOLIDAYS MAY BE LOW
Breaks in New York and Drops 10 .Cents-No Quotations To New
 Britain Before End of Week

A sharp break in the wholesale market for Thanksgiving turkeys in New York, which has led New York dealers to predict the lowest price for the birds since before the war, is expected to have a reaction in New Britain similar to that of a year or two ago when turkey prices drop ped so low by Christmas that pur- chasers could almost name their own price. a.a.
 The price in New York has drop ped 10 cents pound and 1t is said there is a possibility of further re- ductions.
 Joseph R. Andrews of Andrews, Swift & Co.,, stated today that he was unable to say what the price here would be, since the producers in the large shipping centers are not quoting prices. MT. Andrews stated that he has his Thanksgiving ship rnents ordered but that price quota tions coming through give no figures on turkeys, nor does he expect them to before Friday or Saturday of this week.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-11
8 VETERAN INMATES OF ELKS HOME
 IN VIRGINIA DIE FROM POISONING
 AFTER PARTAKING OF CIDER DRINK

O.; Alvin spalding, Loveland. Colo. I: Joseph A. Kenny. Marion, Ind; F. r. o'Connor, Dallas, Tex; Thomas Madigan, Long Island City, N. r.: George W, Slade, Saginaw, Mich: c, s. Whitney, Omaha, Neb.: B. S. Allen, Portland. Ore.
 Seventeen of the inmates who drank the cider are still in a criti- cal condition. The cider was de- livered to the home yesterday after noon. Superintendent Mosby and county officials said they were satls- ned there was no criminal intentions in using it and, there seemed to be no likelihood of an inquest into the deaths of the eight men.
 The cider was made last Friday especially for the home by E. NJ. Richardson of Keisoe's Mills, super intendent Mosby said. It was serv- ed at a luncheon yesterday after noon. About twenty-five of those who drank 1t were violently i'll soon afterward and physicians were call ed. The doctors diagnosed the cases as arsenic poisoning.
 Investigation, the superintendent added, showed that Richardson pur- chased the barrel for the purpose of using it for vinegar for his family. MT. Richardson said he washed the keg before putting the cider into it. and officials believe the poison had saturated the wood.
 commonwealth's Attorney Burke, while declaring an investigation would be carried out, asserted that there was no criminal intent on the part of Riehardson-
New Britain herald., 1924-11-11
Gives Name of Thomas Van DeVere" But Fails to Make Impression on Constable Brown of Berlin.

Once again Harold Schwarm finds his way to the stage door and makes his way to the footlights. This time he did not walk. He rode and his steed was an automobile of the vint- age of 1916, which came to grief last night at about 6 o'clock in Ber- lin. The former Prince" was on the stage during an amateur night and he was removed, the hook being in the hands of Constable Frank Brown of Berlin. t.-.
 In other words Harold has been arrested. this time for failure to have lights on his car, failure to have a drivers license and failure to have registration, on his car.
 Schwarm was involved in a slight accident near Upson's corner, while he was on his way to New Britain. Joseph P. Merriman of Plainville
New Britain herald., 1924-11-11
TRAFFIC MEN TO FIGHT RATE ADDING
 S3OO,O0O TO CITY'S FREIGHT BILL

Members of the Traffic Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce today voted to join with the New England traffic bureau in engaging counsel to fight q proposed freight increase on all freight, incoming and outgoing, which would mean a difference of about s3Oo,000 a year to New Brit ain in freight rates.
 This action was taken when it was reported that the docket of the h. terstate Commerce Commission car ries & proposal for an increase in all classes of freight approximating IS per cent.
 A group of automobile dealers were present and said that the in- crease would boost the shipping rates on automobiles on an average of 13 to 14 per cent. These increases will necessarily be passed on to the consumer. 1t was brought out. so that all citizens, whether shippers or not, will feel the effects of the change, Letters have been received from points in the west calling at- tention to the fact that New Eng land is far from centrally located and that if these rates go into ef- feet 1t will mean a gradual shifting of business from the east. The point was emphasized that the loss of a single manufacturing plant here would cause considerable distress.
 Another shipping discrimination was brought out by Mir. w. ]. Don- nelly of the Donnelly Brick Co.,. who said that 1t was cheaper to ship brick from Amherst, Mass, than from Berlin. The automobile dealers present authorized the bureau to se- cure them a meeting with repre- sentative of the New Haven road for the purpose of obtaining an un-
New Britain herald., 1924-11-11
DOG WHICH BIT CITY OFFICIALS WAS MAD Positive Evidence of Rabies Found in Head
 of Canine

Evidence of rabies was found in an examination of the head of Dr. c. R. Witte's dog, sent to the state department of health laboratories several days ago for an examination.
 The dog showed symptoms of the disease and was quarantined. Dur ing the course of treatment, he bit Dr. Witte and Dr. R. W. Pullen, superintendent of health, and both are now taking Pasteur treatment. When the animal died it's head was sent to the state laboratory for ex- animation. A positive report was submitted today.
 The Pasteur treatment consists of IA injections, one taken each day. The two officials have completed five days of the treatment.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-11
M e m orial Services, Parades And Tribute Of Silence" Mark Ex-
 ercises In Towns And Cities.
Washington, London, Paris and Other National Capitals Officially Recog- nize Armistice Day.

New Haven, Nov. 11.--Today's sixth anniversary of Armistice Day was more generally observed throughout Connecticut than any previous birthday of the peace which followed the world war. Some formal celebration of the day was planned in nearly every community Business was generally suspended for the whole or part of the day which was given over to memorial services, parades decoration of the graves of world war soldiers. with a moment or two suspension of all activity in a number of places. Appropriate ex- ercises were held in most schools of the state and many factories closed for part or all of the day.
 World war veteran organizations, local militia men gathered in the armory here this forenoon and will march to the central green where memorial exercises are to be held. Silence was to be observed through out the city for two minutes at Ii a. m. followed by the blowing of fac tory whistles in commemoration of the signing of the peace treaty. Me- morial services were to be held in Center church on the New Haven Green and in other churches of the city.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-11
Liquor Peddler Seized
 In Myrtle St. Doorway

Angelo Louri was arrested this morning by Policeman Thomas J. Feeney on charge of violating the liquor laws. He was arrested in a doorway on Myrtle street when the policeman alleges that he found him selling liquor from his person. Two pint bottles of moonshine were seiz- ed by Feeney who found them in the mans pockets.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-11
WIFE CONFESSES SHE LURED HUBBY
 INTO WOODS WHERE HE WAS BEATEN

Miami. Fla, Nov. ll.--Mrs Hugo Hunsch, wife of Coeoanut Grove druggist has confessed acco pling to Che sherlff's office, that she instigat- ed the hogging of her husband by a masked band on the evening of No- yefnber 6.
 Hubsch, whose body bears scores of many battle wounds, was decoyed from his place of business, taken into the woods and so severely lash ed with a strap that since his ex- perisnce in the woods he has been fA a hospital in serious condition.
 In her purported confession, Mrs. Hubseh is said to have named the foggers She is reported to have at- tempted suicide at the county jail and now Is h a state of mental collapse
 h her ststsment MEs Hubsch
New Britain herald., 1924-11-11
BEVERAGES MADE FOR HOME CONSUMPTION NEED NOT BE
 WITHIN VOLSTEAD LIMITS
DAVIS IS 70QUIT CABINET JOB Labor Dept. Member Wishes to Retire After
 March 4th.

Washington, Nov. 11.-Secretary Davis of the labor department has informed President Coolidge he wishes to retire from the cabinet after March 4 next.
 Mir Davis is the only cabinet member who has indicated he de- sires to retire. it was said officially today at the White House.
 Meanwhile 1t was said the presi- dent has given no consideration to other possible changes in his cabi- net and had expressed the hope that MT. Davis would remain.
 The vacancy caused by the death of Secretary Wallace of the agricul- tural department is to be filled short ly. The law specifics that the term
New Britain herald., 1924-11-11

said:
 T thought they would only run him out of town--I did not know they would really beat him. wish God would kill me for what I did"
 Rewards amounting to S1.500 have been offered for the conviction of members of the logging party. The Ku Klux Ilan and American Legion have been active in carrying on an investigation.
 Six years ago today Hubsch, who claims klnship to the lata Victor Hugo. celebrated French writer, lay in a hospital overseas. his body rid dled by German shrapnel. Today he was again in hospital, with his re- coyery in doubt
 Hubsch enlisted in New York city and fought in the great war with the Fighting Rixty-Ninths Regir..--s
New Britain herald., 1924-11-11
HAVE TRIPLE WEDDING
Sister and Two Brothers All March to Altar This Morning at Shirley, Mass, Church.

Shirley, Mass, Nov. 11.-A triple wedding was the feature of the Arm istice Day observance here today. Emma, Alfred and Wilfred Quinty, sister and brothers, children of Mir. and Mrs. Alfred Quinty took life partners at St. Anthony's church. Anthony J. Lucas, a soldier from Fort Banks married Emma, Alfred Quinty married Dorothy Chamber lain of Leominster and Wilfred Quinty married Bertha B. Pierce of Barree, Vt. A reception followed at the Quinty home and practically all the townpeople who have konwn the Quintys during their S5 years resi- dence here called to congratulate the couples.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-11
DERELICT IS THOUGHT LOST VESSEL May Be Ship on Which
 Pennington Man Was
 Travelling

Washington, Nov. 11.-Reports have reached the cruiser Trenton in the North, Atlantic, that a derelict corresponding in dimensions to the missing 40 foot auxiliary yacht Jeff Ericsson was sighted recently at sea in that vicinity. .., A message from Captain Kalbfus, commanding the Trenton to the navy department said the derelict was re- ported November fourth in latitude 4o.3s north and longitude 57.2s west. The Trenton has been unable to find the wreck but is now search ing that vicinity and has broadcast a request to all vessels asking that a strict watch be kept.
 The Ericsson left Bergen, Norway, last July to follow the route which the explorer for which 1t was nam ed, sailed toward America. On board were William W. Nutting and Arthur Hildebrand, American writers, and Eric Todahl, painter.
 Mrs. Eric Todahl and daughter, Virginia, who make their summer home in Milford, are visiting MT. and Mrs. J. Vance of Hamilton street at the present time. Mrs. Todahl was acquainted with the information in the above A. P. dispatch from Wash ington and expressed relief at get ting the slightest word from the yacht. The supposition that the hull Is still afloat makes 1t at least an even chance that the crew survived storm which may have disabled the little vessel and that they were picked off by a passing ship or made their escape in a small boat to land. Mrs. Todahl has heard nothing at all from her husband since the boat left Iceland nearly three months ago, though 1t was reported as having been seen south of Greenland by the yacht Shanghai, which was after ward wrecked.
 AS long as there was something afloat to cling to until rescuers ap- preached it Is quite possible that the crew of the Lief Ericsson hung on and were taken off by some fisher men or sailing vessel which has no wireless and were therefore unable to communicate with shore, or they may have made shore in a small boat and are in some Greenland vil- lage, Mrs. Todahl believes, providing the sighted dedelict is what is left of the Lief Ericson.
 MT. Hildebrand, who was one of the four men aboard, lives in Farm ington.
 The U. s. 8. Trenton sailed about a week ago to search for the lost sailors.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-11
Formal Opening of New
 Normal School Nov. 21

Hartford, Nov. 11.-Albert B. Meredith, state commissioner of ed- ucation announced today that the formal opening of the new normal school in New Britain will take place Friday, November 21 at 2:15 p. m. Dean, Frederick H. Jones, of Yale, chairman of the state board of education will preside. The ad- dress will be given by Dr. Albert E. Winship of Boston. editor of the Journal of Education. In the fore- noon the second annual conference of Normal school and training facii- ties will be held at the school,
New Britain herald., 1924-11-11
Investigation Shows That Beverage Was Kept in Barrel That Had Con- tained Spraying Fluid F Others Very Ill.

Lynchburg, Va, Nov. 11.-Eight veteran members of the Elks or ganization, residents of the Elks National home at Bedford, Va. died late yesterday at the home, from what is thought to have been fresh elder poisoned by a compound used for tree spraying.
 The cider. it was said, was bought from a farmer. The barrel is be- lieved to have been used last spring. in connection with the spraying. Several other residents of the home are i'll from the poisoning.
 The dead: Chester Tucker. Lima,
New Britain herald., 1924-11-11
Cincinnati Man Killed
 While Hunting in Maine

Bangor. Me, Nov. ,11.-Charles J. Frohmiller of Cincinnati. Ohio, was shot and instantly killed yesterday while deer hunting in Aroostook county, near Houltoh. A bullet fired by one of his companions glanced from tree or rock and pierced his chest. .......e
 i'rohmiller was member of a party of four hunters, all of whom were tracking the same deer. Two of the men fired at about the same time snd 1t was not known which bullet was responsible for Frohmil- ler's death.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-11
Filipinos Eligible to
 Become U. s. Citizens

Washington. Nov. 1t.--Natives of Philippines are eligible to become American cltizens, whether or not they have been in the military ssrv- ice of the United States. lt was ruled today hy the supreme court of the District q colnmhla.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-11
Tootel, Star Hammer
 Thrower, Turns "PrO'

Mercerburg, Pa, Nov. Hired D. Tootell, former Bowdoin college star hammer thrower. replying to query as to whether he had notified the A. A. U. that he had forfeited hts amateur standing. as reported in Boston said that he had retired from competition" TooteIl Is coach ing al Mercsrshurg Academy.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-11
Durant's Ribs Broken.

M. J. Durant of Lewis street, Plainville. also employed at the Standard Steel and Bearings, Inc. plant, was with McDonald when the fatal accident occurred. He was se- riously injured in the crash suffer ing several broken ribs. broken nose and lacerations of the head, face and body. It is reported that when assistance reached the wreck ed car, Durant could not be found, thereby giving the impression that Mcdonald was alone in the automo- bile.
 Durant was later found near the Standard Steel factory, 1t is said, in a dazed condition trying to get to work. He was taken to his home and it was later discovered that he was in the wrecked automobile with Mcdonald.
 A story told by one purported to be an eyewitness of the crash, has started the police of Bristol and Plainville Investigating into the matter. The story states that the Mcdonald car was sideswiped by another, the driver of which speed- ed up and failed to stop to ascertain the damage done. In the crash, the Mcdonald car was shunted off the road and into tree resulting in the fatal injuries and the serious condi- ton of Durant. No trace of the car could be found and no one has been discovered who could furnish the numbers on the license plates on the machine.
 Jeremiah Horgan Killed
 Jeremiah Horgan of East Berlin, a deaf mute, died on the way to the New Britain general hospital last night from fracture of the skull received when lhe was struck on
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