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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
Italy Snubbed.

If France is going to take possession of territory in North Africa, recently evacuated by the Spaniards Italy must have some com pensation, so reads in short note from Signor Mussolini to Quai d'Orsay. And the reply from France is rather acid, rather sharp and rather pointed: France warns the Italain government against trying to extend it's spheres of influence in North Africa" Yet Signor Mussolini speaks because he must. Italy's growing population, with no outlets, is becoming a menace eff things con tinue like this we shall enter decay within two years," says the Italian prime minister I've must find an outlet for our surplus population" Though a great Mediterranean power, Italy was not asked to participate in the conferences between France and Britain over North African questions. She has been told, in a polite way, of course, that it does not concern her. It is little surprise then that the anti French attitude, which had but re- gently disappeared, is creeping back in the Italian press. Italy is a growing, virile na- tion with ambitious leaders. They cannot for ever be ignored, especially when the popula- tion of Italy is already 3,000,000 in excess of that of France and France still holds Sar- dinia, Nice and Savoy territories, which the Italians hope to redeem" some day.
 Dominion Status.
 In the desire of Ireland to sign the Geneva protocol as a member of the League of Ma tions and Britain's opposition to this, polit- ical observers see a renewal of the debate on dominion status. Does 1t mean anything? Does 1t mean membership in commonwealth of independent British nations? Or is it a mere sham? The conservatives have always looked upon dominion status with a scOwling glance and now thta they are in power in Britain we may expect some interesting de velopments. It would not be surprising if Ireland did not get strong assistance from Premier Mackenzie, king of Canada. As a liberal he has fought all his life for a greater measure of autonomy for the dOminiOns and on more than one occasion he has tried to put the new status to a test. Hitherto a rup- ture has always been avoided. as in the case when Canada refused to ratify the Lausanne treaty, but some day the matter must be threshed out as an important British family affair and Ireland may force the issue at this time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
THE AGE-HERALD
varDrR1cx r THOMPSON. .. PRESIDENT

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
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They do not need parking restrictions on the road to ruin.-LOs Angeles Times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30

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Alfonso rejected this offer, too. leaving Ibanez in the position of a man with a won derful idea for a war on his hands and nc place to sell it.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30

indications of a determination on the part of the sheriff to force compliance with law in Mobile county. They are indications that the sheriff will have no friends to reward nor enemies to punish. Such policy cannot fail to establish respect for law.-Montgomery Journal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30

Taking Joy Out of Lhe-Just as all were trying to look pleasant for Christmas, comes the claim from Montgomery that property tax and business license are insufficient to meet cannot be considered a news item-Talladega Daily Home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30

When King Alfonso received the declaration of war from Ibanez he declined it at once, as he had previous dancing engagement. Ibanez then offered to fight him by letter, radio or telegram.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30

e win Have To Hibernate.-This isn't the kind of weather we want to push construction of the Lee Highway. The proposition will have to hibernate until the temperature be- comes more nearly normal. Fortunately the road isn't impossible so long as it is frozen.- Florence News.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30

First of All, Americans.--Mr. Gompers' last words were a prayer for the preservation of American institutions. His followers who must carry on the work to which he devoted his life do well to bear in mind that they are, first of all, American citizens and that the devotion of labor to America must never be successfully challenged. Mobile Register.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30

And, besides, he has a contract with th Moors under which the Moors keep him sup piled with more wars than he can use.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-26
TROLLEY HEARINGS
Hartford Corporation Counsel pues- tions donnccticut Company's Statis- titian About Operating Costs.

Hartford, May 2G.-T'he bearing on inc protest Of the cities of Hartford. New Haven and Waterbury against fhe recent increase in trolley fares from two tokens for i5 cents to three for 25. cents was resumed before fbe public utilities commission at the stsfe capitol today.
 Thomas J. MCGrcevy. statisiiciau for the Connecticut compauv was questioned by Robert r. Butler. cor- pOratiOn counsel Of Hartford relative to alleged discrepancies in operation costs and revenue figures as shown in statements submitted by the company.
 Mr. Butler endeavorcd to ascertain the percentage Of the cost Of trans portation for the Hartford division. It Was approximately the same as for the entire system. Mr. Butter was aided in inc framing uf his questions by VII liam 1T. Ahern. statistical expert Of NTw York.
 Y was shown there are iEg.s7 miles of track iu the Hartford division as compared with Ss4.S4 for the system. New Haven has 15s.42 miles.
 Mir Butler tried to draw out Whefh- CT il would bs cheaper for the com pauy 10 buy it's power rather than fo generate it. The relative costs have not oaen estimated. it was assumed the purchase of power would involve a larger expense than the cost of etn- eratine
New Britain herald., 1924-05-26
Bridgeport Woman Is in
 Bad Condition After Crash

New Haven. Mat 2G.-Alrs Ellen Chapman Of ss Hose street. Bridge port. one Of six persons injured in a crash Of automobiles at the junction Of Middletown and Quinnipfac avenues early yesterday vas reported as sin on the danger list at She hospital here today Mrs. Chapman sustained crushed chest. a possible fracture of the skull and internal injuries Five other persons injured iB the crash were not seriously hurf Mrs. Goidie Becker. sS Congress street. Springfield. Mass. her three sons and Reuben Cole man of e High street. Springfield. were in a car bound toward this eity which collided head 0n with the ma chine carry Mrs. Chapman. her son. Austin. her daughter and fhe latter.s baby. bound toward Hartfora.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-26
PICKING CHAMPIONS IN
 MARBLE CONTEST FINAL
Best Player in City Win ming Laurels Today at
 Walnut Hill

The final matches in the Herald Junior Achievement Marble Shooting contest are being held at Walnut Hill park this afternoon. Those who quail fled to enter the games 10 determine the city's champion are the fol- lowing: Jack Shields of the Stanley school who is matched to play Irving WaAman, champion of the Monroe school, Margaret Sexton of the Rock well to play George Minge of the East, Alexander Zaleski Of the Elihu Burritt Junior High 10 play Joseph Vincent of St. Joseph's school and John Salnmon of the Washington to play John Andrini of St Mary's school. They win play against one another until one winner remains and he will have thereby won the cham
 pionship of tho city of New Britain and will go to Atlantic City to repre- sent the city In the national marble shooting contest.
 Those who have won their sctrlol championships and will be presented with medals at the park after school today are Jack Shields of 8a Francis street, stanley school: Joseph Vincent. of 45 Cherry street. St. Josepn's school, John Andrini Of gS3 LaSalle street, St. Mary's school Richard Studcnyof of IFS Kelsey street, Smith school; Robert Manfridi of 17i Ellis street, Norhend school: Harold Hult. berg of 57 Columbia street, Camp school; Charles Mingel of 2S0 Chap main street, East Street school: John SSamon Of 72 Booth street. Washing ton school; stephen Casella Of 453 West Main street 1.iucoln school; Gene Zucchi of l0i5 Stanley street. Smalley school. Margaret Sexton Of 200 Cherry street. Rockwell school. John Gurnicki of 63 Franklin strcca. Nathan Hale school. rasmir krckanr- vicz or 107 Gold street, Sacred Heart school; Irving WaSman Of 46G Arch street, Monroe school. Nicholas kalos of 70 Cherry street, Central Junior High school and Alexander Iaicsld Of go Booth street, Eiihu Burritt Junior High school.
 The park board has kindly const ni- edsto rope off a space sufficient to al- low the players to manipulate the marbles with freedom and by sunset some happy young persons will know that they have moi only won the championship of the riiy but can begin making preparations for trip to Atlantic City where there is promised one week of unadultcrated bliss.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-26
CAPTAIN COOK RESIGNS
 AS COMP ANY | HEAD
Submits His Resignation to Become Effective on
 June 1

Captain Waiter 0. Cook, command ing Company I, Of the 16sth infantry, National Guard, stationed hero in New Britain, has submitted his resignation as an officer Of the National Guard to take effect June 1. He still retains his commission as captain in tho United States Reserves which is an Inactive status and requires no time 10 be given to 1t other than spare time study.
 Captain Cook began his military career in June, 1916, when he went To the Mexican border with Company ] Of this city as a private. Upon his return,he was ono of the organizers of the New Britain City Guard Of which he became ,Hptain, resigning that post tD 'nts th, WNiid War ln svplunbur, l9lI He cinbaflNed for overseas with th" S02nd Machinc' Gun Battalion on July \, 1917, and served with that company as private, corporal, sergeant and first sergeant. He attended the officers training school at Langres, France, graduating as second lieutcn- ant of infantry Upon receipt of his commission be served as police officer and fire marshall in the first replace mcnt depot at st. Nisnan. France. His second assignment was that or ad- jutant of the Pontanczen Casual Dee poi, at Brest. France. from which post he was relieved for return 10 inc nited States and discharge on Oeto- ber 3i, i919
 Captain Cook accepted commission in the National Guard as second lieu tenant Of Company II in New Britain to December, 1891. In December, 1929, he recruited the first Battalion Head company and assumed its command as first lieutenant at first lieutenant. In June of 1923 he recruit ed Company l Of the tGgth infantry and assumed command as captain.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-26
BANDIT ROBS PASSENGERS
Masked Robbcr Holds Up Tour Men in smoking Room of Pullman Car at Kansas City.

Kansas City, May 25.-A masked bandit boarded Atchison. Topeka and Santa Fe passenger train No. 9, the Navajo" as if pulled into Kansas City Inst night from Chicago robbed four passengers of approximately s2n0. and escaped before the train reached the Union station.
 The bandit boarded the train al Sheffield. on the east side. enteded a pullman car and lined up four yic- times in a smoking cDmparf ment.
 Come on. the bandit ordered. 'iust put up your hands and no one will be hurt
 federal postal inspector was one Of the victims.
 The bandit took s40 from fhe postal inspector. Al Fifteenth street. the bandit iesped from the train. The train proceeded to the Union station where the hoId-up was reported.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-26
Measure Put Through Final Stage In Senate And Goes To White House Within Few Hours.
Rep. Treadway of Mass, DenOunces Bill and Will Support Veto if President Disapproves.

Washington, May 26.-1'he tax re- duction bill, many months, in the making, was put through its final Already approved finally by the sen atee, the measure will be sent 10 the
 .Je uouse within a few hours with republicans in congress confident President Coolidge will sign it.
 Some of its provisions are vigorous Iy opposed at the treasury, however, and strong pressure on both sides of the question will be brought to bear nn tho executive before he makes up his mind.
 Called up for its last season of de- bate in the house, the measure as it came from conference was again bit terly assailed by those who have stood AnwaNeringly for the Mellon plan, but Inc leaders of both parties joined in acknowledging it as the best oompo- '.te measure that can be put through the present congress.
 Would Sustain Veto.
 Representative Treadway. Massa- chusctts. one of the republican con- ferces, defended the chance in the board Of tax appeals section. as ncees- sarS to the best administration Of the law. He denounced the measure how ever. for not going far enough in the reduction Of surtaXcs and declared if President Coolidge vetoed it he would support the veto.
 House Approves.
 The conference tax bill, already passed by the senate, was approved to- day by the house.
 Providing reduction of taxes for ai- most every federal taxpayer the meas uro now goes to President Coolidge.
 It carries 25 per cent reduction on income taxes payable this year, per manent revision downward of the in- come rules, repeal or lowering of most Of the miscellaneous and excise taxes and 25 per cent reduction on unearned incomes Of st,000 and un- der.
 Although some doubt exists es to President Coolidge's attitude in view of treasury opposition to the provi- Flon for limited publicity of tax re- . irns and an increase in estate taxes, republican leaders in both the senate and house joined the solid democratic line up in support Of the measure.
 The brief debate developed consid. erable opposition in the republican ranks to the proposal for even limited in returns and several an- nounced if the measure were vetoed they would vote to sustain the action.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-26
REV. MICHAEL HEATING NEW
 CURATE AT ST. JOSEPH'S
Former Professor At st. Thomas seminary Assignel To New
 Britain Church

Rev. Michael Heating has been ap- pointed assistant pastor at St. Joseph's church to succeed Rev. Timothy A. 3yrne who was transferred to st. Johns church in Highwood last week. Father Heating was formerly stationed at the church Of the Holy Rosary in Bridgeport.
 Father Heating was at one time a professor in St. Thomas seminary. Hartford, where he spent a number of years devoting his time to the Greek and Italian courses. He was later assigned 10 parish duty in Hart ford and then to Bridgeport. He is a native Of Hartford. He commenced his duties at St. Joseph's church yes tcrday.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-26
Pliers Plan 10 Hop of
 Tomorrow or Wednesda,

Kasumigaura. Japan. May 26.- Back at Kasumieaura today after two days Of strenuous entertainment and ceremony in Tokio. the American round-the-w world fliers devoted them selves to work 6n their planes. pre- pairing for the next hop southWard. They hope to leave for Kusimoto. at the southern end of the main Japan cse island tomorrow or Wednesday.
 They have only one more stop in Japan after Kusimoto. that at Kago- shima, whence they win make a 500 mile jump over water to Shanghai.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-26
Half of Thompsonyille's
 Workers Return to Shops

Th0mpsonviiis. Conn, May 2s.-Ac- eOtIing to estimate of the workers about sH ppr cent Of ths 4oep ern- ployes of the Bigelow- Hartford Carpet Co. returned to work today. follow ing shutdown of the entire plant which began on May I7 and ended to- day. The company declined to give any estimate Of the number of eTn- rlUyes returning. Mos Of those who went to work today were employed in the brussels and axminstsr depart ments # was said The shutdown ga. for an indefinite period and due 10 lack of orders # vas announced Hv the company at The time the plant eIosed- The osBcisis declined today fo make any statement ss to future piaaA
New Britain herald., 1924-05-26
By The Associated Press.

By The Associated Press. Ft
 Tokio. May 2G.-Ten thousand Jap anese former service men, who now are army reservists, took part today in an anti-eXclusion demonstration at the national military shrine here, and adopted resolution asking rcservists of the entire country to unite for the sake of their fatherland.
 Tn view Of the nature Of the Amer ican-Japanese situation" the resolu- ton added, the Tokio association of reservists declares the determination to fulfill at a moments call the duties of it's members as military men,"
 Shinkichi Uyesugi, noted nationalis-
New Britain herald., 1924-05-26
Isolation Hospital May
 Close Early in June

Four Of the five patients now under treatment al the isolation hospital are scheduled for discharge this week. leaving but one patient under treat ment. IT there are no new cases of smallpox. the hospital will be closed in the early part or June. the health authorities expect.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-26
assaulted Own Daughter
 Gets Eight to 10 Years

Nillimantic, May ygs.-Arraigned CT. bench warrant at a special session nf the criminal superior court today John ToHgfellow. vss sentenced 10 not less than eight onr more than len years in state prison by Judge John r. Kellogg on 2 charge of crin- inal assault on his nine-year-old daughter Louise. April 2s in Tbonp- zsu
New Britain herald., 1924-05-26
Cianflone Gets } Frs. in Prison;
 Wrinkle Will De Sentenced Later
Benny Pon Alleged Leader Also to Be Sentenced Later Other Countcrfeters Get From 3 to Years At Atlanta.

Mario Porcoro. Paul Ssssetts and Miner W. Pomeroy were sentenced to serve terms 0f five years imprison- ment in the federal pcnitentiary at Cianhoue were given terms of three gears eacH and Antonio Lomingo was sent to the same penitentiary for a year and a haif. Benny Poliai. is aI- legged leader Of The gang and Jacob Wrinkle HiH be sentenced later.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-26
SUSPECT WROBEL OF ATTEMPTED HOLD,UP
Police Believe Man Held in Hart
 ford Is Sharp's HighWaynan
HAD VIBBETS' AUTO TIRES
Detecti,c-Scrgea McCue Finds Bull let Hole in Fender and is satisfied He Has solved Gas station Rob bery,

Louis Wroble. alias Thomas Nelson, Alexander Smith, Thomas Walker and Richard Brown. was held under s5,000 bonds when arraigned in the Hartford police court this morning on charges of stealing two automobiles in Hartford. He was arrested Satur- day by Detective Sergeants Madigan and Sutherland of the Hartford police when he attempted 10 sell tires at a Hartford accessory store. The Hart ford police had been notified of the theft of s147,@5 worth of tires from the Nibberts service station on Stan ley street this city the morning of May IA and Detective Sergeant William r. McCue of the local police was noti- fled ot the arrest of Wroble on suspi- cion.
 Sergeant McCue went to Hartford and identified the tires that Wroblc attempted to sell by the serial num- bcrs as the ones that had been stolen from Nibbers The local police then secured a warrant against the man charging him with burglary, and will ask that he be turned over to them when thecharges against him in Hart ford are disposed Of.
 suspected of Attempted Holdup
 His appearance and the machine he had in his possession when arrested, tally with tho description given the police of the man who attempted to hold up II. G. sharp at Batteys gas station on West Main street Friday night, and who escaped when Sharp pulled his revolver and fired two shots after the fleeing machine. Sergt. Me Cue Samined the machine and found c bullet hole in ono of tho rear lenders where he claims one of Sharp's bullets went through, He questioned Wrohlc about the affair. but the latter refused to talk.
 sharp was called to Hartford, and although he said that tho man and the machine appeared to be the ones he saw Friday night, he would not positively identify Nroble.
 Dctecticc Sergeant McCue learned that Wroblc had been 10 Nihbcrt's station previously on the day it was entered on the pretense Of buying tires. He was in the Hartford police court this morning with warrant charging burglary, and expects to sc- cure evidence 10 add the other charge Of attempted highway robbery when he is turned over to the local police.
 The car in which Wroble was ar rested was stolen about a week ago and is the property Of Dr. Dcming Of Hartford. He is wanted by the police of Springfield for theft Of automobiles. the New Haven police for auto theft, and the West Haven police for high way robbery.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-26

New York. May S. Etgh; men ar- rested at Bayport, L. l.. last April charged with having raised s1 bills to s20 and using them in purchasing illicit liquor. pleaded guilty in federal court in Brooklyn today. Charges against two members Of the gang. Michael Finci and Alfred Marone. were dismissed. and an eleventh mem be-, Bart Margiaso.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-26
COOLIDGE OKS. IMMIGRATION BILL EXCLUDING yAPS ON JULY { BUT IS
 SIZLL OPPOSED 70 THIS PROVISION
WAR BETWEEN JAPAN AND AMERICA
 INEVITABLE, JAP SPEAKER SHOUTS
 AS HE EXPORTS VETS TO BE READY
Ten Thousand Reservsts in Too Pledge Themselves to
 Fulfill Military Du' Moments Notice.

D.. 15 h.t0..
 sS D., {tIa- %ESz2. "ss to the re-
 +f94, @ 'Y1a ~ longer was pos"- @'ig~, sfactory con- promise ".. % immigration.
 TT history anything" he continued, "an even, ial collision be- tween Japan and America on the Pa ciiic is inevitable"
 Another speaker, Lieutenant Gen eral Bunjiro Horinouchi. one of the heroes of the Tsingtao campaign, told the eX-service men I've must be de- termined to undergo whatever hard ships are necessary in averaging the in suit which America has done our country"
New Britain herald., 1924-05-26
AVIATOR LOSES NOSE
Lieut.. \. W. Gur4on Falls Near Proti- lcnce and Nasal Organ l. AImo-t Torn From His Face.

Providence. May 26.--IioHt A. w Gorton, one of the most famous avia- tors sent by Rhode Island tothe United States navy in the world war. Tell to earth in his plane at the Hills Grove aviation ileId. near here this morning as he was taking on for a Night to Washington. D. C. The plane was badly wrecked and Lieut.. Gort0n's nose was almost torn from his face. Besides he was boBlF shaken up His flight companion, whose name is u0t known. was badly shaken up but not otherwise injured.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-26
ClLCHREEST TO RESIGN AS
 CITY BUILDING INSPECTOR
Expected to Leave Onicc in Few Days and Engage in Another
 Line of Work

The resignation Of Building Inc spector John C. Gilchreest is expected within few days, it being reported that the inspector has decided to engage in another line Of work and quit the city's employ.
 Mir. Gilchreest has been building inspector for about two years. He is q carpenter and builder whose ex- perience covers a span of many years and has supervised the construction of some of the largest buildings in the city.