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New Britain herald., 1924-07-23
STEAMER IN
 TROUBLE, NO ONE HURT
James T. Morse Aground Off Maine-Passengers
 Are Taken Off

Stonington, Maine, July 23.-The steamer James T. Morse of the East ern Steamship Lines, Inc, which left Rockland early today for Bar Harbor with 900 to 800 passengers, grounded on fiat rock while at tempting 10 negotiate the narrow channel between Crotch Island and Green Head at the entrance to Son- ington harbor.
 The steamer was believed to be un- damaged and as she struck at low tide it was expected she would be floated on the flood tide within a few hours. She was resting easily. The steam lighter Sophia was standing by to render assistance if necessary and the tug Somers N. smith was ordered out from Rockland.
 The steamer was, proceeding cau- tiously in very thick fog when she fetched up on the rock near Crotcl, Island, about two steamer lengths off her course,
 Passengers for Stonington and near by points were landed here in boats. Those bound to Mt. Desert Island points remained aboard the steamer.
 Rockland, Maine, July 2S.-The steamer James T. Morse. of the Eastern Steamship Lines, Inc. which left here early today for Bar Harbor, struck on Crotch Island. near the entrance to Stonington Harbor, shortly after o'clock. in thick fog. Some of the passengers were landed in boats. None was in danger.
 The steam lighter Sophia went to the assistance of the stranded steam CT. The tug Somers N. Smith was or dered out from here, taking along F. s. Sherman, superintendent of the Bangor division. The steamer was proceeding slowly in the fog and probably grounded on a reef in the of the granite quarrying set- clement.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-23
Fireman Heery to Take
 Miss WeIch for Bride

The wedding of Miss Mary F. welch. daughter Of Mir. and Mrs. NJ. welch of 3 Sexton street, to John J. Heery of 1se Clark street will take place at St. Mary's church. Tuesday. September g.
 Miss welch is employed at the Fair Department store and Mir. Heery is a fireman stationed at No. station. and was q member of the 18th division and served overseas during the VT.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-23
FACE LIQUOR CHARGE
Darien and Fairfield Men Arrested by State Policemen on Charge of Vio- lation of Dry Laws.

Bridgeport, July 23.--James Feeney of Darien and Leslie P. Olmstead of Fairfield, were taken into custody to- day by Sergeant Frank Virelli of the state police on a bench warrant is- sued by Assist. States Attorney E. Earle Garlick charged with the un- lawful possession of intoxicating liquors. The pair were arrested as a result of a raid in Stamford on July s when a forty foot power boat and Ss cases of Scotch whiskey were seized by federal and state agents as result of tip furnished by Harvey T. Bissell, collector of customs.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-23
TELLS GUARD, ESCAPES
 FROM BALTIMORE JAIL
Convicted Murderer Forces Three Locks in Completing Break
 For Liberty.

Baltimore, Md, July 23.-George Gross, one of the four youths con- victed last month for the murder of Louis Cohen, Baltimore jeweler, felled his guard and escaped from the city hall about 2:15 o'clock this morning. In making his escape gross stole a pistol from the guard and then jumped over the jail wall.
 Robert Emerson, the guard. was knocked in the head by Gross with an iron bar and then locked in the escaped mans cell. He was uncon- scious for some time after he was located, and late this morning it was impossible to get an accurate account of just what transpired leading to the escape.
 Bernard J. Lee. warden at the jail, said this morning that an iron leg from the cot in Gross cell had been used by the prisoner to force his way from the cell and also to fell the guard.
 In making his escape, Warden Lee said. Gross had to force three locks on the cell door.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-23
ABANDONS HER KIDDIES
Rochester Mother Arrested After De- serting Two Ohildren-One Found In Meadow.

Rochester, N. Y. July 23. Mrs. Lottie Dana, 2S. of Sandy Creek, N. Y., is being held by the police of Wolcott. N. r., because of the aban- donment of her two boys, Is months and two and one-half years of age. The younger child was found today by a searching party. The older boy was found in Q meadow last night.
 Mrs. Dana said she left her home with John Bowley, who left her after a few days. Discouraged, she said she decided to abandon the babies and took them out into the woods Mon- day afternoon, kissed them goodbye and went away.
 The younger baby had nothing to eat for two days and suffered much from exposure and was said 10 be i'll.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-23
Girls Clothing Stolen
 As She Wades in Pool

Clothing little girl had left in the dressing tent at Walnut Hill park this morning while she was in swimming, was stolen according to report made to the police by the child's mother, Mrs. Abdcz, of 40 Sheffield street.
 | Another complaint was received from the woman this afternoon that a woman neishbor had struck one of her children.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-23
POLICE RECORD IS
 CLEAN, HART SAYS
Gid Surprised to Learn oI Charges at Council Meeting
MUST WATCH FOR PITFALLS
Reports Chief oppose Probation for Second Offenders Agains, Liquor Iaws-Lswyes wha Fight for Guilty Clients, Criticized.

There are no dark bletehes on thl
 fair records Of the New Britain DO lice department. according to Chic William (, Hart in an address 70 th, New Britain Kiwans club at th, Burritl hotel today Chief liar opened his address by stating that hs had been attending the International Association of Police Chiefs in Mon, neal and was surprised 10 find in newspaper clippings and information from friends that there Yas a discus, sion about carnivals, gambling and alleged graft, etc. The police de. pertinent, however, Is not involved" he said. He referred to the political and other pitfalls that arsk continual ly laid for police department and said it requires considerable thinking To be able to keep 10 the middle of the road and avoid Heads" laid for them.
 Referring 10 a statement concern Ing the police department made re- gently at meeting Of the council, Chief Hart said he was not alarmed. that he was sure the phrase used in
 
 tended exactly that way.
 Liquor Selling and Probation.
 He told about his trip to Canada and some things about the action Of the association. One thing he spoke of was the unanimous sentiment on the part of the police chiefs against placing on probation second offenders against the liquor laws He said the police officials all agreed that the first offender was entitled to the benefits of probation but that placing a sec- ond offender on probation was one Of the worst things that could happen.
 He also stated that the police chiefs voted to present paper to the American Bar association decrying ef- forts on the part of some lawyers to help clients escape punishment when they are guilty of serious crimes.
 Why Arrests Increase.
 He also stated that the increase in arrests in New Britain in the last few years was not due to prohibition es much as to parking ordinances and the ordinance regulating the cleaning of sidewalks in winter.
 He offered his cooperation official ly to the Kiwanis club and said he would be glad to receive the assis- tance and cooperation of the mem bers in return.>
 Joseph ". Ward was elected to fill | the vacancy as distrct trusteei. It | was voted to dispense with the meet ing next week because of the joint with the other clubs and the Chamber of Commerce.
 Kiwanians, despite the fact that Attorney Mirris D. Sake said they were giving away their age, turned back the pages of time and made the ball room resound with such old time songs as "The Good Old Sum- mer Time and Sweet Rosie 
 Norman Morkill won the attendance prize which was given by Attorney Donald Gaffney, and pr. Norton wore .he baby's bib for being late.
 Attorney Harry Ginsberg, Stanton Ashley, Harry O'Connor and Rev. Dr. Abel A. Ahlquiet formed quartet and sang Sweet Adeline."
New Britain herald., 1924-07-23
Brings Suit for S1,OO0
 For Dog Bite Injuries

Suit for s1,0Oo damages was brought today by Attorney Harry Ginsburg acting for Alfo Brunette against Stanley Drezek, the action arising out of injuries alleged to have been sustained by the plaintiff last October when Drezek's dog bit him.
 Deputy Sheriff Martin H. Horwitz served papers on the defendant to- day and attached property on Nc Clintock street In the amount Of s2.0oo.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-23
Syracuse Police Seek Burglars
 Mo Fired House After Binding
 And Gagging Their Woman Victim

Syracuse, \, r, July ss,-The en- tire Syracuse police department sas modified today m an attempt 10 trace two burglars who this meFning forced an entrance 10 the LehoE apartment house, bound and gagged Miss Frances stabb, si. and after talk {. ihs g small sum Of money from her room, set Ire 10 the house,
 Lives Are Endangered,
 The lives of Miss siahh and feur Foemsrs In the house were eHdan- geFed as the flames rapidly swept through the apartment. and in trying 10 rescue the people several irsmen were overcome by Fas fumes and narrowly escaped death.
 The fire had started ta eat its way into the first floor when firemen reached the building, They found that Miss stabh had been carried 10 the front porch by reomers. One of the men in the house trapped on the second floor was rescued by hre- men.
 Like a Movie Thriller.
 The incomplete story which Miss siabb was able to tell has all tho
New Britain herald., 1924-07-23

By The Associated Press.
 Santos. Brazil, July 2S.-The Sac Paulo revolutionists are reported on efforts to enter into negotiations with the Brazilian government relative to an armstice but to have failed. Presi- dent Bernardies having announced that the rebels must face the penal ties of the Brazilian laws.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-23
BABY PEGGY ILL
Youthful Performers Engagement Cancelled Because of Illness Fol lowing Vaccination.

Atlantic City, N. J., July 2S.-Can- cellation of a national tour by Baby Peggy, child motion picture star, was ordered by physician yesterday due to illness of the child. She is suf- fering from fever as the result of a vaccination in Pittsburgh last week. Numerous engagements for appear ances yesterday and today were broken.
 The specialist attending Baby Peg gy stated that her illness was by no means critical.
 Baby Peggy's elder sister, Louise. aged eight, is also similarly i'll as the result of her vaccination.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-23
TRANSFERRED TO HARTFORD
Department of Justice once in Springfield Has Been Closed Work To Be Done in Connecticut

Springfield, Mass, July 23.-orders were received here today from Wash ington closing the department of jus tice office and transferring the agents in charge to Hartford, Conn. It is indicated that the district comprising five counties. will be divided, Frank lin and Worcester counties being placed under Boston jurisdiction. Hampden and Hampshire counties under Hartford and Berkshire county under Albany, N. r. The district was formed eight years ago. Local or ganizstions are planning 10 protest the closing of the office because of the benefits that have accrued rom its location here.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-23

qualities of a movie thriller, Miss stahb ageke 10 md two masked men eoRyeEsing in low tones and she screamed, hut the sound vas not heard by the ether FoemeFs
 She was then gagged and bound hand and foet. and the men teek sTo in rent money in an adjoining room.
 we must cover np our tracks" Miss stahb heard one of them say as they left. and Miss stabh saw no more af them,
 Then She Smeiled Smoke.
 Tn few minutes she smelled smoke and soon saw it curl under the bedroom door She worked her way across The floor and into the hall. way in an attempt "a waken the other roomers, Her low moans fnsl- ly were heard by another woman. who rushed down with her husband.
 As the man ran through the lower hall. he stumbled over Miss s.ahb and his wife held open the door while he carried the woman 10 the porch, Miss stabb was removed to n hospital where she was reported 10 be suffering severely from shock.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-23
A SUICIDE IN JAIL
Waterbury Man, Doing 60 Days for Breach of the Peace, Hangs Him self in New Haven County Jail.

New Haven, July 23. - Louis Sa- molis of Waterbury, serving a sixty day sentence for breach of the peace, hanged himself in his cell at the county jail today. He tied one-end strip of his overals about his neck, the other end to clasp near the ceil- ing and jumped from the cot in his cell. Because of his surly disposition. jail officials said, Samolis had been confined in an isolated cell.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-23
FIFTH BODY REPORTED FOUND OFF WESTBROOK Bridgeport Man Thinks It Is That of His Little
 Daughter

Westbrook. Conn, July 2s. = Tn.
 body of girl. 14 or 15 years of age
 was picked up floating in the sound
 off here today by H. NJ. Stevens, who
 was out in power boat. The bod, was lowed ashore and taken to the local undertaker's by order of Dr. D. A. Fox. medical examiner. Dr. Fox said the body was that of a girl about feet inches in height, weigh ing about 40 pounds. with bobbed. sandy hair. It was attired in a bath ing suit shoes and stockings. The body is being held awaiting identifi- cation. It was believed that 1t might be one of the three girls of the party of seven missing since the overturn- ing of canoe party of children off Fairfield last Thursday. Dr. Fox has communicated with Bridgeport in an effort to locate the parents of the missing children.
 The girls teeth showed evidence of considerable dental work, evidently with the intention of strengthening them, Dr. Fox said.
 Bridgeport, July 2S.--A description of the body of the girl found off Westbrock today telephoned to the police department here was declared by J. A. Nordquist to tally with that of his daughter Alva, one of the drowned children.
 Bridgeport, July 2S.-The body of Clinton Nordquist, 12, son of Mir. and Mrs. Albert Nordquist. was found floating in Ash creek early today by Police Sergeant John F. Cassidy. Ash creek is about two miles from the place where the seven children are believed to have been drowned from a canoe last Thursday. This is the fourth body to be recovered.
 The bodies of Ernest Peterson. 8, youngest of the seven children miss ing and Walter Bergquist 12, were picked up yesterday off Fairfield beach and that of Florence Benson, IS, oldest of the seven, was found off Seaside park late yesterday afternoon.
 Search for the bodies of Ethel Beggquist, IA; Ava Nordquist, 12. and Alva Anderson, 14, the other three children is still in progress.
 The seven children started out in a canoe from St. Mary's by the Sea Thursday and the overturned canoe was found floating in the sound the following day.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-23
AUTO BEEANS GATES.

John Corfey. satetender at the Elm street railrcsd crocsins, reported to the police this morning that David Spector of 2s Hurlburt street. drove his automobile against the gates at the crossing and broke them.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-23
WHEAT CROP THREATENED

Chicago. July 23. = Smashing of high price records began again in the wheat market today after several days pause. The new soaring of values was accompanied by advices that black rust Is menacing the crop in Canada.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-23
TIGE GONE AGAIN

Act-Let Him Go, Is Ultimatum of
 President.
 Washington, July 23.-Tige, Presi- dent Coolidge's pet cat, Is lost again, has been lost for a month and has been virtually given up as lost for ever. Tige wandered off several months ago and was found only after notice that he was missing had been broadcast by radio. The cat then was given a collar to keep as a souvenir and Tige began again his nocturnal wanderings. Finally he left for good.
 Mir. Coolidge ruled against another radio search on the ground that Tige plainly had indicated his preference for society other than that found around the White House.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-23
MARRIES WHITE GIRL
Battling sili, senegalese Boxer, Takes New York Woman As His Wife To-

NEW IOfR woman AS HIS NtIe TO-
 day.
 New York. July 25.-Battlins siki, senegalese pugilist, was married to- day in the municipal building to Lil. Han Werner. white, of this city. The boxers real name, Louis Fall, was signed to the marriage license.
 He gave his age as 2s, and his birth place as St. Louis. Senegal. Af- rica. The bride, who gave her age as 30 years, described herself ss an art ist. Ski also described himself as an artist
 Ski stated on the license that he had never been married before. Dis patches from Europe at the time the boxer was preparing to come to this country stated that he had wife and family who had accompanied hiH from Africa.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-23
ELM CITY TRAFFIC
 POLICEMAN KILLED
Is Run Down by Coupe Driven by
 Mrs. George Coan

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New Britain herald., 1924-07-23
REBELS WANT ARMISTICE

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New Britain herald., 1924-07-23

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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-27
East Lake Park to Open
For Summer Friday Week
Popular Pleasure Resort Made Spic And Span
For Formal Opening Day

DOgwOOd blossoms, hOneysuckle and
the announcement that new East Lake
park is to throw open its gates for the
grand opening next Friday, May 2, are
sure and inevitable signs that spring
is here to stay and that summer is in
the offing. The municipal park, wear
ing a new dress from head to foot, and
even sporting a new bathing beach. will
open it's gates next Friday. and the
closing thereof will not take place until
some time in September. With a park
that has been rebuilt throughout its
breadth and length, and wearing new
paint dress in its entirety of white and
red, the park opens Friday ON what the
management predicts will be an at
tendance breaker. They even hope to
surpass in crowds the mark hung up
last year, when twice as many people
filed through the gates during the sum-
mer as during any previous season in
the history of the resort.
G. Frank Stillman, expert park build
er, stands and surveys the work which
has required his time and the time of
a crew of busy workers throughout the
weary winter months and smiles. He
has rebuilt everything, has beautified
the park with shrubbery and flowers,
has dotted the landscape with rustic
bridges and water falls. has made Law
ish expenditures in building East Lake
into the largest and most complete
amusement resort in the entire south.
InhumerAble features will prevail
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-27
4 rianon To Show Desert
Film "Son Of The Sahara"
Picture Was Made In Alegia's Land Of Sand
Duns And Harems

A rare, picturesque and vivid mo-
ton picture has come out of the
Sahara desert to thrill and charm
patrons of the silent drama.
It is Edwin Carewe's perturbation
of "a Son of the Sahara" which be-
gins a weeks engagement at the
Trianon theatre Monday.
Made in the Algerian desert, there
is nothing of the usual Hollywood Sa-
hara about it. The magnificence of
the true Sahara, with its giant sand
dunes and its limitless horizon. I'M
broken except for the majesty of the
Atlas mountains, is there as the set
ting for strong drama.
Camel Caravans
The panorama of a great camel
caravan, the clash of real Arab tribes
men with real Senegalese troops of the
French government, scenes in the palace
Of a great sheik and the dancing of
the .Qulad-Nail girls, are features of
this extraordinary screen offering.
And through it all runs a powerful
story. interpreted by an exceptional
cast. Bert Lytell as Raoul lie Breton,
q young Frenchman, who thinks he is
an Arab and who is brought up as a
sheik, gives perhaps the strongest
Characterization of his career. Claire
Windsor as Barbara, the daughter of
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-27

when. the throngs file through the gates
next Friday, some of the most promi-
jnent of them being the new $4,000
merry go round, which has been in
stalled and is ready for operation; the
new old mill, the new electrical scenic
railway for the kiddies, the improved
and remOdeled big dipper, the play
ground novelties. the beauty spots and
thRIake. The whip will be ready for a
seasons grind. wearing its new span
gtes:; the caterpillar ride, with its tinsel
ana-eelors. will be there. The dodge 'em
and the many other novelties and de-
vices. In comparing the new merry-go-
round with the old one. the management
pointed out Saturday that only 1870
electric bulbs bedecked the old one, and
that 1880 vari-colored lights would
throw the new one into haven of dag
cling splendor at night.
$4,000 Extended
= Seventy-five thousand dollars has been
expended In the rebuilding of East Lake
park, and the big municipal bathing
beach came in for its share of improve
ment, having been rebuilt in its en-
tirety and made twice the size of last
year, A new bottom has been placed
in the bathing beach, new territory
taken in, a deep sector equipped for
swimmers and divers and a monster
parasoi, bedecked in dazzling lights and
topped by an Overlooking gsyser has
been installed as one of the identifying
features. With the added improve
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-27
L0EW'S OFFERS
] ALLSTAR ACTS
ST. Clair Twins, Late
Stars Of Mary Head
Vaudeville Bill

Levers of vaudeville that is vaude
ville,-as well as movie fans who love
action in pictures will find ample food
for Amusement in the bill at Loew's
Bijpu all of this week, beginning Mon.
day afternoon, when the St. Clair
Twins and company, late stars of
George M. Cohan's Broadway success,
Mary will present the headline of
fering, stepping Some," and Tom
Mix will be seen in the title role OF
Zane Grey's famous story, The Lone
Star Ranger"
The Five Lelands, known as jug
glers of Human Beings" will present
the opening act of this weeks vaude-
vile bill, and George Stanley and Sis
ter, said to be artists in their line, will
present characterizations of Dixie in
stories, songs and music. By way OF
adding to the diversity of the bill
Bernard Wheeler and Adele Potter will
present a humorous skit entitled
"Smithy," and there will also be a
unique comedy, ''Is Marriage Apple
saucer offered by Lew Krug and Wal
ter Kaufman.
Admirers of Tom Mix, beloved king
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-27
Jefferson Players Offer
Captain Applejack" Next
Provides McF arlane With Type Of Role He Has
Made Greatest Success In

He wished that something would
happen so he could know adventure
once. A knock on the door and q
beautiful woman. pursued by a des-
perate villain, enters. Another knock.
1t is two thieves. Before he knew what
was happening, he was in the midst
of wilder adventurer than he ever
dreamed possible. This is what hap
pens to Captain Applejack" in that
highly romantic and thrilling comedy
drama which win be presented all this
week by the All-Star Jefferson Play
ers.
Captain Applejack is not only one
of the most successful plays the stage
has known in ten years, but it will
be shown for the first time in Birming-
ham this week and it provides j. Glynn
MacFarlane another role of the type
that made 1.-THE Bad Man" last year
one Of the most popular attractions
ever played here.
Ambrose Appleton, who becomes
Captain Applejack during the action
of the play, might have been written