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New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
RYAN CONFESSES
 DICKINSON BREAK
Police Say He Admits Burglary
 Committed in 1922

An alleged confession made before Detective Sergeant William r. McCue today by William Ryan Of Rockwell avenue clears up the mystery ut the burglary al the Dickinson Drug Co. in the summer of 1929. Although Ryan was arrested on charge of entering that place at the time his case was nolled when ii was heard in the superior court bccausc of lack of evidence. Today Ryan, who is being held for appearance in police court Saturday morning on charge Of burglary at the home Of William r.. Beers on Pearl street in December. stated that he was responsible for the Dickinson break in 1929 and ai that time secured sSe. Whe arraigncd in superior court. after having been bound over from the local court. he pleaded not guilty to the charge Of entering the drug store.
 Policemen Patrick U'Mars and Thomas reency oT thc detective bureau are now investigating a num- Der Of alleged breaks which have occurred iu homes in the westend with in the past feW weeks and arrests are expected shortly
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
NEW TRAFFIC POSTS
Chief Hart Plans Protection at stan ley and East Main and HigI, and West Main Streets,

Plans are being made by Chief William c. Hart Of the police depart ment to create two new traffic posts in this city, one at the corner of Stan ley and East Main street and the oth- CT at the corner of West Main and High streets. The chief is also se- lecting a permanent traffic squad from the various police officers who have been doing traffic duty for the past several months, and will an- nounce the names Of those to be ap- pointed within the next few weeks. Chief Hart has realized that traffic is one of the greatest problems con fronting the police and because of the increased in the vicinity of West Main and High streets and at East Main and Stanley streets believe it advis- able 10 have permanent men at these places.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
CALLED FOR RE.TRIAL
Two of Eight Defendants in Boston
 Biacknail Case Of Last November
 summoned Today.

Boston, Jan. 1.-Two of the eight defendants in the blackmail case which resulted m D mistrial last No- vember because Of the illness of Judge Quinn of the superior court, after several weeks Of testimony, were called for retrial today. Will liam J. corcoran. former district at- torney of Middlesex county, and liar ry L. Levenson faced the court on indictments charging conspiracy to eAtort money from various persons by threatening them with prosecution. Judge Mclaughlin was on the bench. District Attorney o'Brien has not made known when the other defend- ants will be tried. They are Leo Corcoran. ]. Warren Kane. Theodore Bcarse, Theresa Duggan, Francis Duggan and Michael ]. Lyons. Err nest E. Spracklin, manager of the Cooley Square hotel in this city, was indicted on similar charges after his testimony in the previous trial.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
WALL STREET STOCK
 EXCHANGE REPORTS

Stock prices displayed a strong tone at the opening Of today's stock market with buying orders tistrlb- uted in nearly all sections Of the list. '. Canadian Pacific advanced 3-S and iron products l while scores of others advanced large fractions over satur- days closing prices. General Eec- tric dropped 1 point.
 Early buying was most effective in the motor, motor accessory. steel. chemical, rubber, southern and south western railroad shares. Congoleun advanced 3Is epints. United Fruit i-t and sloss Sheffield ,. United states eel~touched 1OOis, the high est since last May, and Southern Railway touched 40T., the highest since 1907. Gains of point or more were registered by more than score of issues In the first half hour. Foreign exchanges opened firm.
 Wall street, noon-A large number of stocks made notable progress up- ward during the forenoon in an ey- ceptionally active and broad buying movement transactions during the first hour reaching 400,060 shares Some traders took advantage of the situation to effect distribution at other points, Pan American B. Products X Refiners. Marland, Corn Products. To- bacco Products, General Electric and Union Pacific selling 1 to 1 ik points lower. The weakness of these shares. however, was oyershadowed by the impressive strength manifested by many other issues. some of which sold at the highest levels ill several months. Congoleum moved up ih points, Calumet X Arizona points. U. $. Cast Iron Pipe 5 l4 and American Agricultural Chemical preferred. Sloss Sheffield Steel and United Drug to 2la. Buying of railroad issues was on an active scale with many prominent shares gaining point or more. Call | money opened at AZ per cent.
 The rise in the general market was accelerated in the early afternoon by the rapid advance in several of the popular shares, notably American Can which rose 2a. points, Baldwin, Da- ! vison Chem, Republic Steel, T.. S h. | dnstrial Alcohol, Maxwell Motors A | and several of tho dividend paying rails were also conspicuously strong, l
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
PROPOSE CLOSING
 EAST END LIBRARY
Residents Object to Being De- prfYed of Book Exchange Service

Residents of the eastern section of the city, backed by Mayor A. M. Pa- onessa will protest against the closing of the East End branch of the New Britain Institute when a proposal for such action comes before the institute board of directors tonight.
 It is not likely that there will be any personal appearance. but com munication will issue today from the office of Mayor A. NJ. Paonessa giving statistics compiled by residents of the east end who want the library service continued.
 The East End library was started about 12 years ago with a few books for children. An adults section was later added and for many years the circulation has been large. It was re- gently announced that the board of directors have decided to discontinue this service because of the costs en- tailed and the cast end residents inn mediatelys laid plans for protection. Mayor Paonessa is opposed to closing the branch library he has assured the Parents and Teachers Association of the East street school.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
NO THREATS sENT

Buffalo. V. r., Jan. 7.-officers Of the l.. R. Steel stock holders commit tee today declared that no threats to void stockholdings In the l.. E. Steel corporation enterprises in the event Of failure to subscribe to a protective trust fund have been sent to stock holders. The statement was called forth by the receipt Saturday by Nor gan CoakIey. Of this city, of letter from the attorney genersf's office charaeterizing as fraudulent and dis honest" any such action. should t Dc taken.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
AGAINST SPECULATION
Frcmch Minister of Finance Is War. ing Vigorous Campaign Against Dabbling ia Foreign Exchange.

Paris, Jan. 7.--f'inance Minister de Lasteyrie's preparation for vigor- ous campaign against the specuators in exchange was continued today with conferences between the minister and financial and business leaders, includ. ing President Pradel Of the Lyons chamber of commerce. whose organ. isation recently passed resolutions in favor Of more instead of less liberty in the exportation Of capital as an aid to business and the stabilization Of exchange.
 NJ. de Lasteyrie. who yesterday consulted with the ministers or the interior and justice in order 10 co- ordinate the efforts to institute pro- secutions, today cqferred with NJ. Daru, special repr Tentative of the police, indicating the minister is ready to undertake an active campaign If it be approved al the cabinet meeting tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
CABLES TO BORAH
soviet Foreign Ofrhc Prc-~ Burcsu ~ty,ds Over Formal Denial pf Charges Made.

By The Associated Press
 Moscfv. Jan M. Rothstein, of the soviet foreign offices press bu- rcau. has cabled 10 United states Sam ator Borah protesting against the ten- dcncy 10 identify the Russian soviet government with the communist in tcrnationaL
 ''I am officially authorized" says the despatch. "to state that the com munist international headquarters are accidentally situated in Moscow. ow- ing 10 the absence Of asylum eise- where. The soviet government car- ries on tho national affairs Of the state. not the party. and no interra- tonal organization can influence it.
 Opposing intervention in inc in- tcrnai affairs or Russia. The soviet government is less inclined to inter fcre ir the aTairs Of other state than those governments which have csr- riod OF armed intervention and block adcd Russia"
 The despatch denounces all state- ments to the contrary as "brazen fslsehoods"
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
JoHNsoN,s WILD POLICY

New York, Jan. f.--The campaign organization of Hiram Johnson will be thrown into the balance in an ef- fort to prevent acceptance by the re publican party Of either the world court or the Box peace plan, George Henry Payne. eastern manager of the California senator's campaign for the presidency announced today. Mir. Payne declared that in his opinion the Bok peace plan was in reality'a move by President Coolidge's league of nations friends to rush the coun- try in 2 crazy and long discredited project" He called it playing both sides of the street"
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
CITY ITEMS.

The Social Workers club will meet Wedpesday evening at the home O. Mrs. Frank O'Brien on Sherman court.
 Frederick N. Woodruff has return ed to school after spending a few weeks with his parents, Mir. and Mrs. Lewis Woodruff of 545 Stanley street
 lease from Eliza Hsdley, ct al. to Fred T. Manning. ct al. has been flied for record at the office of the town clerk for the premises at 211 Main street. The lease is for 10 years duration and began in December, 1919. The rental started at ss50 and will increase gradually to s445.
 Michael J. Edwards. formerly Of this city, is reported to be seriously ill at St. Johns hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. MT. Edwards is a member of New Britain lodge of Elks.
 Policeman John C. Stsdler returned to work today after having been of duty for several weeks because of ill., ness.
 A regular meeting of the board of police commissioners will be held on VI ftAl Nfth
 Charles Shepard of Newington was admitted to the New Britain general hospital Saturday for treatment for pneumonia. His condition was re. ported as critical at that institution yesterday.
 The recently elected officers of Court Columba, Catholic Daughters of America, will take place tomorrow night in O. U. A. M. hall. The cere- monies will be carried out by District Deputy Agnes Fox of this city Fol lowing the installation, Il social will he held during which refreshments will be served.
 Tennis LaValley of Detroit, Mich., was the guest of John J. Crean, 13 Summer street over the weekend. Mr. LaValley was formerly of Water bury and is well known in this city as a tenor singer.
 Harmon Halloran and George An derson of this city spent yesterday in
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
HOLD UP R. R. TRAIN
Rebels Steal Money and Mu- nitions But Do Not in Any Way Am noy American Passengers.

Eagle Pass, Jan. 7.--Three hum dred rebels under vicene Davilla held up a Mexican National railway train at Sabinas, coahuila yesterday, took i,l00 pesos from the express car and the guns and ammunition from n few soldier guards on the train. then per- mittod the train to proceed 10 the border here. American travellers were not molested, but Davilla advised them to get their families out of Mex ieo
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
Weeks Strongly Opposes
 Department Consolidation

Washington. Jan. 7.-NigorOus op- position to the proposed consolidation of the war and navy departments was voiced today by Secretary Weeks be- fore the joint congressional reorssui. zation committee. Secretary Denly also was present 10 oppose thr pro- posal. Secretary Weeks read a pre- pared statement reviewing the de- velopment of military and naval ts- tahlishments in foreign nations whis h he said showed a tendency ionsrd de- centrafiza tfou.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
SEES KING JAN. A
Ambassador Kellogg Makes Prepsra-
 tions And Already Has Taken q

London. Jan. 7.--Frank F. Kellogg, newly appointed American ambassa- dor Co the Court of St. James, will formally present his credentials to King George on January li.
 Mir. Kellogg today signed years lease Of Crewe House, an historic old home in inc heart of the fashionable Mayfair district, which will be the embassy residence until the mansion given 10 the government by J. r. Morgan is repaired and made ready for occupancy.
 Mir. Kellogg's residence is the town house of Lord Crowe, British ann bassador to France. and some years ago was occupied by the American tobacco man, James B. Duke. Its ex- torior is dull and unimpressive, but it has large rooms suitable for enter tsining on an extensive scale and its salons are hung with masterpieces among the finest in London.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT BUDGET

The finance committee of the school board will meet this afternoon at o'clock to receive and act on pro- posed budget Of expenses for the next fiscal year. Superintendent Stanley II. Holmes has prepared budget, the details Of which he declined to di- ,ulae this afternoon. It is likely that several more meetings Of the sub will be held before rec port can be given the full committee.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
FIRST OF FOUR RECITALs

Crawford Adams & Company, a concert group, will give the first of a series of four recitals at the Central Junior High school hall Wednesday evening at o'clock. These recitals are being given under the auspices of the Parents and Teachers association of tha school. Mir. Adams is n we'll known Nolinist and he is accompanied by a reader and pianist. He recent " played for the Lions club in Springfield and was q great success.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
INSURANCE MAN DIES
A. Willard Damon of Springfield Was For More Than 25 Years Head of Springfield Fire and Marine Co.

Springfield, Mass, Jan. IA. Will lard Damon, for more than 25 years president of the Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Go. and for more than so years active in insurance af- fairs, died today, aged 76 after long period of ill health. He served as president Of the national board of fire underwriters in 1910 and 1911. He was at the time of his death a director or trustee of numerous con- cerns including the Springfield Street Railway Co. the Fire Reinsurance Go. of Hartford. Conn.,, and the Holyoke Water Power Go.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
NEW SHIPPING POLICY
White House is About to Send Another ProposaI and this Causes Holdup in Debate Today.
Debate Today.

Washington, Jan. 7.--Consideratio by the shipping board of resolution to make effective the administrations new shipping plan was held up today after considerable argument centering about new proposal sent from the White House. It was intimated by some board officials that the resolu- ton which Is understood to provide for the transfer of extensive powers from the board of emergency fleet corporation. might be sent back to President Coolidge,
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
rRnI.I.EY HITS sIEIGH

ThompSonviife. Jan. 7.- Edward Cooley was instantly Killed today ing logs from wood lot in Hazsr1- vile was struck by . trolley car on the Somers division of the Hartford and springfield Street Railway Cooley was for many years employed bv fhe A. R Bridges Sons co. The rear of tho sled aas struck by the car al crossing.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
CLAUSE
 IS HELD AS VALID.
Important Decision on Transpor-
 tatisn Act by Supreme Court

Washington. Jan. 7-The recapture of excess earnings clause of the transportation act was declared valid and constitutional today by the su- preme court.
 The decision was handed down in a case brought by the Dayton-G loose Creek Railway company of Texas, and in which a number of important railways joined, pleading that the provision would result in confiscation.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
SCHLEIFER IN HOSPITAL
New Haven Road Leader. Out In s16,- 900 Bonds, Stricken With Hem or1'hages of the Throat.

New Haven, Jan. 7.--Ernest Schlei- fer, labor leader who is under 3l0,- o00 bonds while his appeal from a three to five year sentence for in- citing striking shopmen to riot is being prepared for'the supreme court Of errors was taken to the hospital to- day for treatment for hemorrhage of the throat. He was accompanied by number of labor union friends who were anxious about his condition.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
poINCsRE TO RrPLY MED.

Paris. Jan. 7.- Premier Poincare will return to Paris from the depart ment of the Mouse this evening. and t is expected in official circles that the reply to Germanyis recent note asking an exchange of views on aues- tions connected with the Ruhr and Rhineland occupation will go forward 10 Berlin by Wednesday.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
CARD OF THANKS

We wish 10 extend our sincere thanks to our neishbors and friends for the kindness and sympathy ex- tended US during our recent bereave- ment, the death of our beloved little daughter. Rita Catherine. We wish to thank the Ladies Auxil- iary 4. o. H. and all donors Of the beautiful floral tributes.
 Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Casella.
 Mir. and Mrs. Frank Caselis
 Mir. and Mrs. Daniel Kehoe.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
NEW SUBMARINE CABLE

Bs The Aesoria,ed Press.
 New York, Jan. 7.--Perfection Of s new type Of submarine cable, which if is claimed will enormously increase speed. effectiveness and traffic capa- cities over almost unlimited lengths, obyiating the necessity for relay sta. tons, was announced today by the Western Electric company.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
INSTANCE RULING

Washington. Jan. 7.-owners of the cargo of a vessel lost while under naval convoy during the war can re- supreme court held today in test case brought by the Queens Insurance company of America against the Globe and Rutgers Fire Insurance company.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
KILLS WIFE AND HIMSELF
New Yorker Shoots Her While She Sleeps, Then Fires Bullet Into His Own Brain.

New York, Jan. 7.--F'rederick Eras- mi, Jr., of Brooklyn, shot his wife Lillian, while she slept today and then fired bullet into his own brain. dying instantly. Mrs. Erasmi died soon after the arrival of an ambu- lance. Erasmi recently suffered busi- ness reverses as a partner in the His panic Textile company.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
GAS POISONING FATAL

New Haven. Jan. Hilary Haw- kins died of gas poisoning today, wall jet having been left open in the room he occupied. Hamden officers today tried to trace liquor brought by Arthur Treloar and who died from use Of 1t Saturday night. believing that 1t had been made from other than grain alcohol.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
ADDRESSES u. s. SENATE.

Washington, Jan. Frau scbrei- ter. a member Of the German reich stag. uas given the privileges of the senate foor today. She was intro- drced by Senator owen. democrat Oklahoma. and discussed German po- liiical and economic conditions sith several of them.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
DEMPSEY ys. GIBBONS

St. Louis. Jan. 7.--champion Jack Dempsey has agreed to meet Tommy Gibbons in a return match. James C. Mullen, Chicago promoter. announced here today. The place and date Of the bout have not been decided, but Mir. Mullen said Cleveland and Louisville were anxious for it.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
HITS GOLD NAME

New York. Jan. :. - Iligging and superstfucture of the Liner Presidente Wilson were so weighted with ice when she arrived today from Naples and Algiers that customs officials had 10 walt two hours while the crew, with steam hoses and fire axes, clear cd a way through the ice to her bag sage holds.
 For 12 days the Presidente Wilson sailed fair seas. with the temperature around 72 degrees and passengers in white dannels. Then off Fire Island. she plunged into a cold wave. In eight hours the temperature dropped 5s degrees, the ships log recorded.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
Facing Arrest After an
 Accident, He Kills Self

San Francisco, Jan. 7.-Georse A. Booth. sales manager for a milling company here and prominent socially, shot and killed himself last night as the police were entering his apartment to arrest him in connection with seri- ous injuries to Hobcr Tilden, clubman, who was struck by an automobile.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
sisoo JEwELRY ROBBERY

Stamford. Jen. 7.-Jewelry valued st sf50e. . list Of which was turned ever 10 the local police today, was stolen yesterday from the home of E. H. Matthews on Bedford street. The thieves entered by Jinnying a front window
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
LICENSES SUSPENDED

The police have been notified that the operator's licenses Of Walter skiba of SIS East Main street and Meyer WilinslSy Of 80 Oak street has been suspended. Tho operators license of ignotius wisk of 73 Grove street has been returned to him.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
Nurse Falls Down Stairs
 With Baby: Latter Killed

Newark, \. J.. Jan. 7.-Doris weis- CT. IS months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John weiser. was instantly kill cd last night when her nurse maid fell down a flight Of stairs landing on the baby. The maid said she tripped on her apron string. The child's neck was broken.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
EXTRA nINInI.Nn

New York, Jan. 7.--Directors of the Savannah Sugar Refining corporation today declared an initial dividend of sI.50 on the common stock in addi- ton to the regular quarterly preferred dividend of si.75.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
REronr TAMPIco TAKEN

New Orelans. Jan. 7.-Tampieo has been captured by rebel forces. accord ing 10 the New Orleans Daily states, which bases its story on information received through Mexican revolution ary circles here.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
naNkntPrcY rIIIrInNs

New Haven. Jan. Bankruptcy petitions today were William c. Role erts tailor. Waterbury. and Frank J. 0'Eeiiiy. salesman. Bridgeport. In neither instance were the figures large.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
Newark Girl Killed Near
 Spot Where Father Died

Newark. \. l., Jan. Miss Ineida Lyons. 17. was struck and killed by a Pennsylvania railroad train near her home here last night at the same spot where her father James. was killed two years sgo while crossing the tracks
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
Trttrrrals
Tlta Ca@lla

Funeral services for Rita, seven weeks old daughter Of Mir and Mrs Anthony Casella of 11i West street. were held yesterday afternoon and in- terment was in St. Msry's cemetery
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
Mrs. Eopego,ds pisicwjcz

Funeral services for Mrs. kone- eonda Bisiewicz were held this morn- ing at 7:45 o'clock at the Sacred Heart church. Interment was in inc Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
,JONJ,S-CIARk

Charles Frederick Jones of 9si Main street and Miss Nellie c. Clark Of 33 Walnut street, were married this morning by Rev. William A. Ross. pastor of tho First Baptist church.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07

The suns mean distance from the earth is 92,ss7,4oo miles.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-03-14
COOLIDGE TAKES
RAP AT CONGRESS

Washington, D. C.-Congress should
devote itself to its normal function
of legislation, President Coolidge de-
clared in a speech at the annual ban
quet of the White House Correspond
ents' association.
Il suppose that the American people
are conscious that we have a constitu-
tion Of the United States" the presi-
dent said, land / know that they are
attached to the defense and mainte-
nance Of that great institution.
They know that we have a govern
ment that is made up of three branches
the executive, whose duty 1t is to
enforce and maintain the laws; the
judiciary, that interprets the law and
administers Justice as between man
and man, and the congress, for the
legislative branch which is supposed
under the constitution to be engaged
in legislation"
President Coolidge's reference to
the proper function Of congress was
the only allusion he made to the pres
ent investigation Of the OH scandal
now in progress in the senate.