davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
Head of Stanley Post Ap- peals 10 Public for Gen. cral Observance of Deco ration Day, May 90.

4 Memorial Day procllmation was isued today by Commander Spencer II. Wood of Stanley post. Grand Army Of the Republic. in which he appeals 10 all residents to cooperate in the observance of the day. His message follows:
 Headquarters Stanley Post. No. it. Department of Connecticut, Grand Army Of the Republic.
 Comrades Of the Grand Army. Spa snish War Veterans. World War Veterans. Sons Of Veterans and Aux iliaries. Patriotic Orders and Friends.
 4 message from our department commander.
 Memorial day is again approach ing. Let ifs proper observance not be neglected. As our numbers EroH smaller and ability 10 observe inc day as in the past lessons. let us unite Hith the Sons Of Veterans and the veterans Of the Spanish and World wars. that the bsaufiful ceremonies and lessons Of the day be not discon- tinusd."
 Tn accordance 1ith this request and our custom Of years. and also in uni- son Hi'h all Grand Army posts, I. Spencer T. Wood. as commander of inc local post. request you 10 observe Friday. May 90. is2s as a memorial 10 our soldier dead. who gave their all that this union might be pre- served.
 request that flags On our public and in our parks be al half masi until noon and then at full masi on Memorial day.
 The pupils in our public schools have always been kind and helpful 10 fhs Grand Army in gathering flowers. with vhich 10 decorate the graves of our comrades. We greatly appreciate this help 60 freely given: for Re you'd not know what 10 do uffhcut their loyal assistance. So stsin ws turn to them ard 10 cur friends throUrh5ut th4 citv for sid in gathering fesers that vs may
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
FIRE BOARD FAVORS
 MANY IMPROVEMENTS
Completes Annual Report to Mayor and Common
 Council

The annual report of the board of fire commissioners to the mayor and common council Of the city of New Britain, contains much interesting de- tail regarding the conduct Of the de- rartment and contains recommenda- tions for extensive additions 10 the department by the building of a new fire station in the north end of the city and the statoning of a new city service ladder company 10 be station cd at Engine Co, No. station at the top of Main street.
 Among the most important items contained in the report are the fol- lowins:--"The outstanding feature Of the New Britain Are department dur ing the past year was the successful installation of the two platoon system which went into effect on April 2, 1923. This system was installed by the appointment Of 25 additional men to the permanent force consisting Of Sf men.
 Your commission believes that tho ,wo-p platoon system has proven de- cided benefit to the city by the in- creased efficiency in the department, which has been demonstrated al scy- eral fires during the past year.
 This system has given the hrcmcn better living conditions and has im- proved the morale Of the department io a considerable extent. It has also given the city an auxiliary fire fighting force, which can be readily called upon at the more serious fires"
 The report recommends the pnr- chase Of a new automobile for the chief engineer and a sufficient appro. priation therefore.
 One of the most important rccom- mendations contained in the report is that anent the location of a new fire station in the northeastern section Of the city. It reads "A new fire station |. badly needed in the northeastern section of our city. Tn fact, your fire board was instructed two years ago 10 look up a suitable site for this purpose and after giving this matter consider able time and study. this commission came to the conclusion that property
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
STATE COP GETS SIX
Motor Truck With 60 Barrels of Beer Seized Earl, Today On stratfprd Road.

Stratford. Conn, May 14,--Six men
 were arrested and a motor truck con
 taiuing 60 barrels Of beer was seized here carly today by State Policeman
 fanford Bigelow Of the Bridgeport barracks. The men are charged with transporting liquor and are being held under heavy bond. Three Of those arrested were bound over from tho town court here on Monday on the same charges on which they were ar rested today and one was arrested in Greenwich less than two weeks ago on the same charge,
 The men arrested arc. William Turner, %. of go Palmer street, New Haven. Abraham Gersten, 2i, Of 69 Hailock street, New Haven, and Jack Green, s9. Of the same address. all of ahom were arrested in stratford 3 few days agow hen their truck and 100 barrels Of beer was seized; Joseph Taylor, 25. or 119 Meadow street, New Haven, arrested in Greenwich. two weeks ago. and David Fishmsn, ea. Of $40 Winchester avenue. New Haten and Morris Greenberg, 2i, of 91 Asy- lnm street. New Haven, the latter the alleged owner of the truckoad Of beer.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
Memorial Day Proclamation by
 Commander Wood Of Grand Army

properly decorate the graves of our soldier dead.
 Through the kindness of Professor s. H. Holmes We again are given the use of the basement Of the Grammar school 10 receive and arrange the flowers.
 X committee Eil be on duty 10 re- ceiys the flowers, any tims after $ o'clock Thursday evening and at o'clock Friday morning
 We are deeply grateful to ihe wom- ans Relief corps. Sons or Veterans and their auxiliary, and the Dsugh- ters Of Veterans and the Boy Scouts, for their azsistancc in our plans Of this Memorial bay.
 In past years members or Stanley FoH have greatly appreciated the use or automobiles, contributed by gem crous and patriotic citizens. In this way all comrades have been able Co take part in the parade and Memorial exercises. which are dear to our hearts.
 The offer of cars nill be gladly re- ceiyed by c. n. Wells. past com mandar Of the Sons Of Veterans. s5 Hart e rect
 Having appointed Past Commander [. Y. streeter marshal for Memorial Day, all those participating in the Me n.oriaI Dag parade vili be governed by his instructions
 The following committees have been appointed.
 Decorating graves. ". r. sternbsrf, chairman
 Fairview cemetery. L. n. Penfsid. F. C. Root, the Sons Of Veterans. Boy Scouts.
 Cathoiic scmsterT. William F. Stew srt. chairman; Michael McMahon, the Sons of Veterans. Boy Scouts.
 NewinstOng cemetery Vim F. latham.
 Automobiles. c. II. wsiis. past com randsr Of Sons of Veterans, ss Hart sreet.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
BREAKS HIS PROMISE,
 CAN REPENT IN JAIL
Stamford Clergyman Has Paroled Prisoner Arrested For Parole
 Violation

Stamford, May 14.-Irying Anthony of Darien, convicted yesterday of forgery and passing worthless checks, in superior court at Bridgeport, and given year in jail is now behind the bars despite his opportunity to start anew with Rev. 4. F. Lewis, pas tor of the Uniyersalist church, as his sponsor. He did not keep word with the pastor.
 The court placed Anthony in care of Mir. Lewis as special probation off cer and the latter brought Anthony here and found a place for him to live and q job.
 Anthony was brough: here rom the Tombs, New York, on March o5, and was charged with passing bad check drawn on the Stamford Trust Co. on February "S.
 This morning Anthony's employer got word from him that he was in New York getting some clothes and would be late for work. After An thony was seen on the street here Mir Lewis got word of the fact and on finding that his charge had not stayed in the room provided for him last night and as Anthony was seemingly eyasive in answers, the clergyman had him arrested.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
FORD TO BE REFEREE
VIII Oniciatc at Indianapolis Raccs- He Himself Was Ono of First Race Track Drivers.

Indianapolis, May i4--Henry Ford. one or Amnrica's first automobile racing drivers, bat better known as a manufacturer will referee the twelfth annual international 500 mile race at the Indianapolis motor speedway May 90. il was announced today. Three machines Of his own make have been entered by local dealer.
 Mf. Ford started driving racing au- tomobiies in 1908. While he ostab1ish- ed one straight away record which stood for some time. he vas more sue cessful in building sperdsfers for the vtteran Barney Uldhcld and Frank kuliCk of Detroit.
 As referee, Mr. Ford wiT make final decision on all disputes that arise after the start Of tho contest. He alone will have authority to stop cars. disquslify or reinstats them.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
REMINGTON CONSTABLE
 GETTING RICH QUICK
Jack Walsh Waging Cam paign on After-Dark
 Parking Parties

Constable Jack" Walsh of New
 ingLon IS doing his 'durndeSt',' by
 neck, to put Dan Cupid out of busi-
 hess, or at least run him off the statu
 highways. Constable Walsh--eNery-
 one wno attends the Saturday niGnt
 uancc.s knows he is constable be-
 cause he wears d badge on the outside
 ol his coal-has declared war on
 alter dark spoonins within the con-
 lines of hewinstou, and hardly night
 passes that he does not round up sey-
 eral couples wno have gone out mo
 the country 10 pause at the side O..
 the road ana cAchange those little
 Conhucnccs which young folIs will eX- change while the spring breezrs sing q nocturne among the blossom-laden apple trees.
 But if they think they can gct away with 1t on Constable Jack Walsh, works all day in a Hartford shop doesn't interfere with his soaring forth when the sun goes down to ar- rest and hail before he bar Of stern justice any youhs men and women who may decide lo draw up their car at the sidc O. the road and admire the countryside. Cons, able Walsh, the demon ot the highway" will get 'cm and slap om in jail, by gosh, if they cant put up bond. He is the champion Of the law and it must be cnforc sd.
 IL is said that Constable Walsh drives out in illv evening in his high power motor car with Mrs. Walsh al the whecl. As they pass parked au- tomobiies the constitutes ire is aroused. 1t pains him to sec the law being SD nagrantly violated, So he has his machine sloppcd A short dis tance away, puts oh his gun-solod shoes, polishes up his badge and in true Old Sleulh fashion, cautiously up- breaches his quarry and in a voice that rings with the dignity Of the Com stitution of the United states. declares 10 the young people: "In thc nsale of the gate Of Connecticut, VT plnchcd." orr the ytrot to court where stiff fne is imposed. No gallant young man would think Of appealing to a higher lourt because he wishes 10 avoid pub liclty for his fair companion.
 Residents Of Newinston are up in arms over Constable Walsh's cam paign. They ask him what he's going 10 do with all his money. The man who preceded him in office was in- gloriodsly dropped and his bright, shiny badge Was taken away from him because Of his activity in round- Ing up parking parties. IL is said that ! movement is on foot to take Con- stable Walsh's badge away from him ! when the voters have the next oppor- unity.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
ARRESTED FOR ARSON
Hartford Man Is Accused As One Of Three Who started Fire in Capitol City March 31.

Hartford. May f4.-Peter c. Fazzo- lari. gs, of No. ize Governor street. uss arrested here today on charge Of arson. Ii is alleged that he aided Tony MorgiIio and Florence Zannini in starting an incsndiary fire in Nor rillos home on Russell street on March sI when considerable furniture vas destroyed. MorFillo ard the woman were arrested last month and held for the superior court under bonds Of s5.Ugs each. Both Morgillo and Fazzolari are sx-conYicis. The latter was sentenced to the Connscti- cut state prison in 1918 for attempted murder in Mcriden and was discharg- cd in faIs.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
WHITE HOUSE STILL OPPOSES EXCLUSION Administration Continues Effort
 to Obtain Postponement C0NFERS MYTH LEAD
Coolidge Calls In Hughes And Party Chiefs Today Secretary Outlines Basis of The Governments Anxiety Over Measure.

Washington, May 14,-Further steps were taken by the administration to- day to obtain postponement of Japan csc exclusion. With the immigration bill embodying the exclusion provision pending for final action in the house. President Coolidge called into confer ence at the White House. Secretary Hughes and the ranking house lead CTS of both parties,
 The president is understood to have presented again the administration view that Japanese exclusion should be postponed until diplomatic negotia- tlons can be conducted with Japan, The basis for the administration anxiety also over the matter was set forth to the house members by Sec retary Hughes.
 Reported Rejected Last Week
 Tho house rejected last week con ference report adopted at the behest of the president to delay the effective date of exclusion until March l, 1925, The conferences since then have re- ported 10 the house an agreement based on the original house provision making exclusion effective next July 1, but action on the report has been deferred until timorrow.
 The house leaders called into con ference by the president were, Rep resentatives Longworth of Ohio, re- publican floor leader, and Garrett of Tennessee, democratic floor leader: Chairman Johnson of the immigration committee: Representative Garner of Texas, a ranking democrat member Of the house rules committee, and Chair man Shell of the same committee.
 By calling in Representatives Gar rett and Garner the president initiated an effort to gain bipartisan support for the plea for time in which to ne- gotiate with Tokio.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
UNDERWOOD RETIRES
 FOR UNITY OF PARTY
Out of Kentucky Race, Thus Assuring McAdoo of 26
 More Votes

Lexington, Ky, May l4, - With drawal of the presidential candidacy of Senator oscar w. Underwood Of Alabama, from the prospective con- test with William c. McAdoo for the Kentucky delegation in the state democratic convention today was an nounced by Underwood managers. Tn the interest Of party success" was the reason given.
 The decision according 10 McAdoo mane gers, gave the former treasurer secretary unchallenged claim to Kon- tueky's :s votes in the national com vention and forecast adoption of a unit rule resolution by the state con- Nention.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
Estate of Horace Dodge
 Now Exceeds g Millions

Detroit, May 1.-The estate of Horace Dodge. multi-millionaire mo- tor car manufacturer who died De- eember 10. 1920. showed a balance May i. Of sss.590. .sos.4s. according 10 an accounting filed for probate today. The estate comprises stocks, bonds. mortgsges. notes, contracts and prop ertr. real and personal.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
ADJOURNMENT JUNE '
Republicans and Democrats Agree With Coolidge to Work For End Of session al That Date.

Washington, May 14.-Agreement was reached by republican and demo- cratic house leaders at a conference today with President Coolidge to work for adjournment Of congress on June |.
 Legislation before the house was discussed in a general way with the president by Representative Long worth and Garrett, the republican and democratic leaders. Chairman Shell of the house rules committee. and Rep. Garner. democrat. Consid- eration was given to those bills which could be disposed Of in time for sd- journment for the national political
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
JACKIE COOGAN TO SUE
Roy Movie star, to Demand st0.o00 From Firms Using His Name For Advertising Purposes.

New York May ii.---Jackie Cooga n, hoy motion picture actor, is to bring suits in the local courts against ihe Adamsbach Handkerchief Manufac- turing Co. and Charles E. Weyand & O., both of New York, asking dam ages for the alleged unauthorized use Of his name and pictures for adyer- Using purposes. Each suit will be for s10.000.
 The pending actions became known today when attorneys for the boys mother, Mrs. Vivian E. Coogan, Of Los Angeles, had Nat Lewis appointed by Supreme Court Justice McCook ss the boys guardian for purposes Of the suits
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
TINE N. Y. RESORTS CLOSED
lsis Royal. Moulin Rouge and ptber Broadway Palaces Come tn- Ier psdlcck rav.

New York. May f4-EiFrt Broad
 ' csbarsts. including ih. nos.
 1ninsnt resorts in the white light trict. today were ordered closed for
 ear under the padiock protision of prohibition law < ninth rssor7 Greenwich Village also was ordered ked up for a year.
 he resorts ordered closed were ;he ais Royal. the Plantation. the Mou- EoHge. the MontInartre. the Club |raie. the Balmoral club. the Barn b and the goo Ciub. all in the bite light belt" and inc Club Gal |. in Greenwich Village.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
MAY STAY IN JAIL
Harris, Accusing Wife Of Forgery. says He wiH Not Provide Bail for Her Liberty.

New York, May iI.--Mrs Eleanor Elaine Lee Harris was arrsigned to- day on forgery charges preferred by her husband. Beverly D. Harris.
 Bail was fixed at s2 900 and the hearing was adjourned until Friday. Mrs. Harris attorney said his client was without funds and that he was not sure she could procure bail i'm mediatcl..
 While Mrs. Harris. uho spent the night in jail. was being arraigned. Magistrate Dbcruager asked Harris if he intended to furnish hail bond for her.
 NO" was the emphatic reply.
 The complaint sci forth that on March 5, 1924, a verdict vas rendered in favor Of Harris snnulling his mat risEe with Mrs. Harris. It stated that on April 30, 1924. she filed an affidavit in the supreme court seeking new trial on the basis Of letter which Harris Ras alleged 10 have written 70 another woman 1hils the trial of the aunuimeut suit was in progress, in which Harris pas supposed to have admitted that his charges against his wife were wholly unjust and untrue" Harris alleges that this letter vas a forgery.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
AutOist Is Jailed as
 Warning to Others

NeW London, May 14.-John Rydel of this city driver of an automobile that turned over in Preston on March eS last, kill ing two occupants, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in super for court here and was fined s400 and sentenced to six months in jail. Rydel was al- legged to have been intoxicated and a plea for leniency was op- posed by Acting State Attorney Thomas E. Troland who asked for A penalty severe enough to warn motorists.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
J. F. MEEHAN DIES
 IN HIS 55TH YEAR
Wallace Street Resident Was in
 Business Here 26 Years
ALSO ACTIVE EXTERNALLY
Was Widely Known As Monument Designer and Through Affiliation With Solceties-Ser,ed Apprentice. ship in Hanna Yards,

street, for more than quarter of q century active in the business life of this city and one of the leading monu- ment designers in the state, died this morning at lo:S0 o'clock at his home.
 Although he had been in poor health since last October his death was unexpected and was 8 distinct shock 10 his wide circle of frineds
 He had been attending 10 his busi- ness in his monument yards and off,
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
FOLLOWS MOTHER TO CRAVE
infant Child. Ono of Twins. Dies at aEe of Feu WecLs - NofIier Dies at Daughters Birth

Gertrude June Weiton. infant of Raymond Lester Weiton. of i.s Clsrk street. today folio 70 her mother 10 the grave. The dc ceased child ras ore cf twins Tho were born AprIi s. and whose mother died the day they were born.
 The father and the other twin sur yite. Funeral services held This aft ernoon at tbc E. C. Porter funeral pariors. Eev. William Floss officiating. Burial vas in FairyieE Cemefery.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
POLICE RESCUE KIaSsuES

BaIIston Spa. \. F.. May I4-Po- licrmen and sheriTs were called out to protect some g members of new s~ organized klaVsrin Of the Ku Eiux Elan shen their meeting was sornled " tUvnspeopIe last night. 4 frce-for-
 . fight started after the meeting q hich rss queIled hv roiics. who rczcusd several klsnsn4n from the erca5.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
\. II. ROAD TRAINS DELAYED

New Hafen. May i4.-Some delay vas caused 10 trains on the Hartford dirision of the Y. r.. \. H. < IT. rail- road early today by ds-ailucnt of one car at North Hasen. Damage vas slight according to the railroad re- ports. Trafic uas resumed about s5e a. m.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
ms N IoiTH YEAR

s, Louis. May i4-Johu Duffy. pioneer resident of Missouri. former grain dealer untH recently prominent in horss racing circles. died here last night vithi1 eieten days q his inlfh birthday. He ras an enfhusizstie pedestrian and had attributed his lonrstity to salklnE.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
pEMaNn roIT ON sHnn.

Washington. May Demand uas
 De on ihe floor Of The senate to sy Senator's Shields. deulccfa' nsssss. and Hefin. democrat. aIa |bs. for vote on 3 measure 70 .ie-
 bp Muscle Shoals at this sessicn |ecnErexs.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
ME. CHURCH UNABLE ID MUZzLE EDITOR l
Conference However, DiscIaims
 Upholding Communism CHARGES CREATE UpROAR
Claim Made Today That Church Has Been Brought Into III Repute As Supporter of Third Interna- tionale.

Springfield, Mass, May 14. --- A charge that the Methodist church had been brought into ill repute as a supporter of communism and the third internationale threw the Meth odst Episcopal general conference in. to an uproar today. It was finally voted that Harry F. Ward, chairman of the civil liberties union and editor of the Methodist federation for so- cial service was beyond the jurisdic- ton Of the conference.
 Circulation by the civil liberties union of bulletins of the federation in regard to the arrest of a group Of communists in Berrien county, Michi- gan. about two years ago was the basis of report by a standing com mittee which was adopted as the con- ference's final action.
 Demands Action
 said John C. Willits Of the Michigan delegation, The church has been brought into great reproach In Bar rien county. We ask deliN erance whereby the people Of that county will know that the church does not stand for communism and the com munists that seek the overthrow of the United States government.
 Wards chairmanship Of the civil liberties union has been used as a smoke screen" the delegate con- tinued.
 "G. Bromley oXnam, Of California, received an ovation when he said that the matter Of free speech was at i-,uc in Michigan and that the sending out of the bulletins was in defense Of the federal constitution.
 Unity Is Keynote,
 Unity was inc keynote at the start af this. inc ieth business day Of the Methodist Episcopal general confcr- enee, The $50 delegates adopted reports recommending in- .erdenominational cooperation for better negro education in inc south. aHN fllH'l slitk ilifl -Nlihifh Dfu@ grams for making the church power in inc land"
 Tho committees report proposed fhat provision De inserted in the Methodist discipline for co-operation of inc board of education for negroes with the schools of other denomina- ions or those under independent lontroL
 The committee on federation in its 'eport noted with qualification the rend toward unity in the Methodist md other churches. Endorsing the york of the federal council Of 'hurches. provided that tho freedom md autonomy Of individual denom- nations be preserved.
 An amendment passed by the con- crence called for the appointment Of
 special committee two of the mem- ,ers to he bishops. to suggest meth 'ds of cooperation, particularly in he smaller communities.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
CITY WILL NOT PAY BILLS
 FOR SMALLPOX VICTIMS
Funeral Expenses and Rent Fall on Survivors, Is Health Depart
 mcnt's Attitude.

Funeral expenses of smallpox vic tims and bills for rent during periods of quarantine must be paid by the families involved, the health depart ttT0~s s,- decided and should any such
 s.3s s jiIBLy Sr" to the depart Ian. t0v8 l.pr ley will be re-
 AS yet ,,.-s ,een no bills for these items. Inquiries have been made of Dr. Richard w Pulen by families concerned and if has been intimated that an effort will be made to require the department to pay. As a result. Dr. Pullen has conferred with the corporation counsel and has been informed that the city is not legally liable.
 During the period of quarantine, the department paid food and coal bills. These were taken care of so that there might he no unnecessary privation, Dr. PuIlen explains.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
THE WEATHER

Hartford. siay ff.-Forecast Tor New Britain and ticinity: Unsettled uifli possibly SSowcrs tonight snd TIHur<dsy. n1c.1cr- ste temperature.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14

tContinued on Page sesenteenD