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New Britain herald., 1924-12-30
REFUSES 10 SIGN
 COUNCIL MINUTES
Mayor and Dehn Expected to
 Argue at TOniSht'S Meeting

Acceptance Of mnutee of the last common council meeting will proba- bly be contested tonight when the council Convenes in special session to receive and act on report of the board of public works in which that board declines to rescind a permit granted for the removal of two houses through Cherry street,
 Alderman c. J, Dehm of the first ward was mover of a resolution to rescind action taken at a previous meeting resembling the permit, and requesting the public works to do likewise. City Clerk 4. L. Thomp- son entered the resolution upon his books as he recalled it. Later .ll- derman Dehm demanded q change in the minutes claiming he had added to his motion a statement that tho council had no objections if the building twas to so through Berlin avenue rather than Cherry street. Mayor PaonesSa had approved the III SL '4l dL | " IL IIDlAS tILC lAI@ nN clause. When tho city clerk sub mitted the amended report, the mayor declined to sign declaring it was not q true transcript of the action taken. He called in Mayor pro tenn, William II. Judd who was in the chair when the motion was made and Judd agreed with the mayor that the city clerks original entry was correct,
 Alderman Dehm is understood to be insistent upon the change and he will urge that it be made in the minutes tonight. according to re- ports. The special meeting will be held at 7:S0 o'clock and action on the house moving question is the only item of business scheduled 10 come un,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-30
PIRACY IS CLAIMED
Mayor H7lsn Advi,eI that narbor Pirates Co}lect Grcat TolI From shipping Interests

%s1 York IT,. -TAe casrr. that puae" o12~1sa-z tn New YrrE h7rb9r anl -sEae 3 .ct .ram s,-5n- sh.7 owners arI -."sr lr--.tl4 rr- ,"res's of f1cm 57:"1t. t1 St.aoo . "@7 "A taar r- ,eut..sd la 8 letter sent ted7" t0 lf ar Ts.l- ~...1-sf.rc "1equa's rau~s r.---.- z-5 f.r aioptlon and ea.-~-5.uert rs methods and ro''-ass ,o r-.rt ... situation
 The letter t.~s tl. -:@ra.9r- O. oalcia!s 0: ne .,a4'ng .r4as.At.ar,.- ani coastw!se s'aamsup coIzpenlss and other maritime arms operattrr along the New York dt4rfronf. and was fcrwarard ta the mayor ivy 'ao Maritime Asso~ta"ou CT 'ne Port Of New York.
 The estimate o' .-a loss 73g furnished ty rr1es. s'ayev, socre- tarv Of the NeH York Eoat Owners Association, I-n. Qr.s,ttng 10 owners and operators Of marine equipment in Nv York uar1or.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-30
BIG LIQUOR SUPPLY
Shipment Valued At Half Million, Seized From Smugglers, Brought to New Haven Warehouse.

New Haven, Dec. 3o.---Liauor es- timated to be valued at s500,000 captured by coast guard destroyers from vessels in the vicinity of rum row and which had been stored at New London was brought here last night by the schooner J. Duffy and under guard was unloadcd and brought to the federal building to- day for storage. It consisted of B. 200 cases of choice liquors and 150 cases of whiskey.
 This is the last lot of liquor that can be stored in the building, tho basement of which is now filled to capacity.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-30
CONDITION SERIOUS
North Haven Couple and son
 Hurt in Auto Wreck, Are Re ported on Danger List at Hospita!

New Haven, De 34.-Mr, and Mrs. Charles Watson of North Haven and their son Frank, si1 weeks old, who wfh three other children were tnlueei when their car collided with another late yes- ,arday were repor'"l in a dangerous condition at the hospital here today. Mir. Watson has .r'ernal injuries and the mother anI rhlld are suffer ing from fractures If the skull It
 WIS said at the hosp"aL The three other children, Char.@s s, Edward. :, and Robert v9G probably re- cover. The acc!de1' occurred al ,ho junction of ,u4dictown and Hmnnipiac avenues when the car driven by Charles Cara Of ahis ely crashed into the Watson car. Coro- ncr Mix today began an iuvest.ea- lion of the accideu' Cara is held on charge O. reckless driving pending the action ot 'he coroner.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-30
PRINCETON GETS LIBRARY

Philadelphia, Dec. So.-A bequest Of the library of her husband, the late George Poker, diplomat, dra- matist and author, to Princeton University Is contained iA the will of Mrs. Faith Wharton Poker, admit ted 10 probate here today. The will disposes of an estate Of s270, o00 and names Senator George Wharton Pepper and John V, Martin execu- tors
New Britain herald., 1924-12-30

encc upon the styling of new spring coats, These reflect q trimness and jauntiness that will delight the hearts of women.
 Dresg garments have an extreme ly trim appearance sld while fab ricS for the most part are plain, Dame Fashion insists they be color fuD.
 Al the upper left in the photo- graph is q sports ensemble for the younger woman. Ii is of apricot flannel trimmed with striped tie and
New Britain herald., 1924-12-30
HAYES.MARLEY ENGAGEMENT

The engagement has been an- nounced of Matthew Hayes, son of Mrs, Josephine Hayes of South Main street, and Miss Julia Marley. daugh- ter of Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Marley of b1 Sheffield street. No date has been set for the wedding. MT. Hayes is q well known semi-pro baseball player, having been a catcher for the Ranger A. C, and several other fast local organizations,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-30

factngs make the simple frock and straight coat. ! A double breasted two-button tweed with its mannish pockets and lapels Is shown in the center pie ture. There is a belt placed high In the back.
 i JcNeltone in an aquamarinc shade makes the spring coat shown at the right. Slashed tiers pquoted and edged with embroidery border the coat and sleeves. Silver musquette fur forms the standing collar.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-30
SUGGEST APPOINTMENT

Washington, Dec. 30-Senator Norbcck, republican. South Dakota, urged President Coolidge today to appoint G. W. Pugsley president Of the South Dakota State College of Agriculture. as secretary of agricul- ture. The senator said afterward he though MT. pugsley would be given favorable consideration.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-30
New Haven Woman, 79, Is
 Badly Injured by Auto

New Haven, Dec. 2",-Mrs. Ella Ue0l!0gvav, -2 ol Watcrto"n. ~onn., WAS reported in serious condition at the hospital here today ss 2 result Of injuries sustained when the automobile in whirh she ues riding with her husband and driven hv John Brown a chauffeur, oo'i6td with a machtre lriven ly John Cole Of this city late yestor- Iav The collision occurred st East Rock road and Whitney st.@uo. Police are I..ss' c1tirg '.. arctleut
New Britain herald., 1924-12-30
R. I. DEATH RATE.

Washington, Dee. &o.-The census bureau today announced the death rate In Rhode Island in 1923 was 1876 per 100000, an increase Of 6S Fsr 100000 over 1922. The increase pas said fo he due largely 10 measles. pneumonia, heart trouble. whooning tough and s7'e-.'is. The satisfies showed lar-rasrs in 1923 in 'he mo-'a 3tv 5He l0 cancer, influenza uephrits.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-30

Srrightlinesg Of style as well as sprightltnes of color emphasize the new spring creations accepted by the National Cloak, Suit and Skirt Manufacturers association.
 The slenderizing silhouette con- tinucs as the foundation for styling. A mannish mood is strongly eyi- dcnccd in sports coats while the shorter length skirt is having influ-
New Britain herald., 1924-12-30
OUT FOR REVENUI

F-me, Dec. -a.- The Roman who IS s1f.rlan'ly well-to.d0 'o en- rloy domestic servants IS heacssorth 10 be ,sxei by the city On ls affluenca. One mae seryan, costs his employee 60 lire q year; Ido for a second servant ard Ito tor s third. On temaIe ser>an's 'Hs tax Is 20 lire for one, and for each ad- ditional helper iJ lire.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-30
CARDINAL GIoRGI DIES

By The Assr. a;ed Press.
 Romo, Dee. %r-CarlIral Crc,, GioyGI died ot pneumonia at .Is resl aence in the Falazzo Aitemps L.r. today, in his s.&'y-aiuta year. H. WAS horn in Talmontone Italy ard vas created a cardinal Dec. f IaIc He held the ofice Of grand peGI'Cn- tiary Of the Holy Roman church.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-30
COMES TO \. E. HOSPITAL

Dr. Ernest SomI.u a Eradua'.. of the Hungarian Roya university has been engaged as diaEuosticlan for Inc No0 Britain Genera hospital. pr Somieu Is cS years of age and has been prar'icinc reltrlne for nine years. He was s1ntad 10 n" pyar- tior Of his prof"ssIon in this state November le.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-30

FhotoFraphers' "byro" larc'cd into tho vciua IS an ani1ofn for ar s.7ic poisoning, according 10 British physicians.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-30

J E. Hoover Of Washington has aaen named bv Attorney General Harlan r. Stone as duprtor Of The bureau of investigation in The dr- par'm nj of justice. Hn surcC eds W J. Burns, who resigned during thl Daugherty inquiry.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1924-03-22
Political Notes

Grant Mears Of Wayne. Neb., re-
publican candidate for lieutenant gov
ernor of Nebraska, Is in Omaha or
ganizing his campaign here. He and
Mrs. Mears are stopping with their
son. II. G.. Mears, cashier OF the Bew-
sher Grain company. 2s14 Spencer
street. Mr.. Mears will leave for Lin
coin Monday.
Charles II. Sloan, candidate for the
republican nomination for United
States senator from Nebraska, ad-
dressed a mass meeting OF republicans
at Wayne. Neb., this week.
He discussed the agricultural situa-
tion In Nebraska and elsewhere. and
outlined the issues between himself
and Senator Norris. He predicted a
decade OF prosperity for the corn belt
country.
While in Wayne he met Carroll
Orr. former soldier. who was well ac-
quainted with Mr.. Sloan's son,
Blaine. at Camp Dodge up TO the time
of embarkation for France.
A club known as the "Strehlow for
Public Defender club has been organ
lied by supporters Of Robert streh-
low. Kelso Morgan was elected chair
man and president of the club and
Fred White was made secretary and
treasurer.
II. T.. Kuppinger. who is a repub-
llcan candidate for the legislature
from the 18th district, IL a graduate
OF the University of Nebraska law
school. lie was the attorney for the
Crystal Lake company in the dispute
with John Kruger. which was taken
to the supreme court before final
verdict for the lake campany was
obtained. This decision saved Crystal
Lake in Dakota county as good
fishing resort.
r. A. Van Orsdale was elected pres
idcnt OF the Klaver for r.county.Assess-
or club at meeting Thursday
night. Henry J. Beal and Mrs. Mel.
lie +. Balz wero named vice presi.
dents. w. II. Quivey was elected
secretary. The executive committee
10 composed OF II. NJ. Baldrdge, J. c.
Travis. Dr. Harry Jenkins, j. Swan
son. Thomas sheehan. Mrs. Annis G.
Garland, George W. Pratt and Ed
ward A. Smith.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1924-03-22
Coolidge Cratified
With N. D. Primary
Executive Promises Every Ef-
fort for Economic
Relief.

Washington, March 2i.-Promise
was made by President Coolidge to-
day in acknowledging the result of
the North Dakota presidential pri-
mary ito advocate legislation, use all
the administrative forces OF the gov
ernment and organize private enter
prise to give sound economic relief
where 1t is needed"
Coolidge's telegram said:
Your telegram announcing the re-
suit in North Dakota is to me much
more than personal satisfaction. 1t
contains a continuing faith OF the
American people in their government,
a determination to support what I be-
lieve are sound and wholesome poll
cies OF administration.
"I wish TO assure you as one who
has taken a courageous stand in the
defense of the principles which I am
attempting to uphold that j intend to
execute the law for the protection of
every public interest.
"I intend to advocate legislation.
use all the administrative forces of
the government and organize private
enterprise to give sound economic re-
lief where ii is needed. II Is an en-
couraging sign to find that the people
wish to support that kind Of action.
am exceeding grateful TO you for
your active and energetic leadership.
/ wish you would transmit my deep
appreciation to all those who were
associated with you
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1924-03-22
Million P aid t O.
Nominate Harding.
Al Jennings Says.
Former Train RObber Sub
poenaed Declares His
Story Will "Rock
Country"

Long Beach, Cal, March 21.-AI
jennings, former train robber, and OF
late politician and evangelist, who de-
parted last night to testify before the
senate oil investigation committee,
left behind him a statement published
today in which he said he planned
20 'rock the country" with the story
OF 81 100000 payment that bought
the nomination of the late President
Harding as the republican candidate
in 1920.
Jennings. who said he was a close
personal friend Of the late Jake Ha-
mon. republican leader in Oklahoma,
said he would unfold to the commit
tee the details of lannon's negotia-
tions to swing the 1920 presidential
nomination and what Hamon expect.
ed to get out of it
He declared that the deal was engi-
neered by one of the national repub-
lican leaders. who is an ex-senator
and an easterner."
The 81 200, 900. Jennings stated
came from oil interests, but from
what oil interests he refused to di-
yrlge until he appeared before the
senate investigators.
Jennings a few days ago went to
Captain of Detectives ]. b Worley
with his story. The latter communi.
Gated with Washington and the form.
er train robber was subpoenaed TO
appear before the committee. He
left here last night for Los Angeles
and planned TO continue his journey
to Washington Saturday.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1924-03-22
Casper Tragedy
Victims Buried
Funeral Services at Green,
field, Ia, for Mother.
Father and Son.

Greenfield. Ia, March 2l.-Funeral
services were held here this after
noon for Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Van
Gorden and their son. Arthur. the vic
Tins OF shooting tragedy at Casper.
Wyo.. last week.
Van Gorden. a Casper real estate
agent. was shot TO death early sun
day morning in a Douglas CWyo.)
hotel. by officers attempting to ar
rest him for the Staying Of his wife
and son, whose bodies had been
found floating in a creek two miles
from Casper. According to police.
Van Gorden shot his wife and son
Saturday morning. placed their bodies
in his automobile and started for
Douglas, dumping the bodies in the
first stream he reached.
Friends and relatives OF the slain
man have attributed his acts TO
temporarily insanity caused by finan-
cisl difficulties.
Mrs. Van Gordens parents reside
here.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1924-03-22
Tickets Named at Ord.

Ord. Neb.. March 21.-six candi-
dates will be in the primary contest
for county judge of Valley county.
They are all out working hard for
the nomination. The candidates are
Frank T. Johnson. Charles Watson.
J. Hastings and Arthur Menslng Of
Ord. Joe 1Iberski Of Elyria and ]. II.
Hollingshead of Arcadia.
The good government caucus In Ord
renominated the incumbents. J. c.
Rogers for mayor. Harold Hallen for
city clerk. William Heuck for city
treasurer and William Moses and
George Gaghagen for tho city council.
They also nominated Glen Auble for
she council. G.. w. Taylor. A. Tippin
and Walter Byington for the school
board. J. II. Capron for the park
board and W. 7. Hamilton for police
Judge.
The citizens ticket, the following
night, nominated the same parties,
except w. j. Hather for mayor. Mrs
w. V. Wolters for city clerk. DIR.
Shepard for the park board. James
Van SkilSe, incumbent. for council
man for the First ward. and Thomas
Wright, William Zabloudil and r. l..
Blessing for the school board.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1924-03-22
JudgeReady
to Dismiss
|Ouster Suit
Court Finds Petition Asking
Removal of ]. S. Canady
Without Merit-Action
to Be Quashed.
Another Suit to Be Filed

Willingness TO dismiss the petition
OF Intervention asking the discharge
of ]. S. Canady. as receiver for the
Skinner Packing company. was indi-
Gated In a communication from Dis
trict Judge Charles A. Goss to the
attorneys involved.
The petition was filed by Fay II.
Pollock at the request of II. G. Ly-
dick. a farmer in Burt county. Mr..
Pollock acted independently in this
matter.
A similar petition filed by G. p.
North, the other member of the firm.
North & Pollock, was dismissed aboa.
a month ago.
In his letter. Judge Goss says be
finds the petition without merit and
directs that order be drafted for dis
missal at the intervenor's cost.
Bars Forced Sale.
William r. Ritchie, one OF the at
torneys for the receiver. declared that
dismissal of the petition means the
property OF the company cannot be
sold at a forced sale, and that il viii
give the receiver chance TO save
the investment of the stockholders.
It leaves the company free to fight
out its differences with the Doll
Packing company" he said.
G. p. North is OF different opin
ion. He declares that while RitchH
Is attorney for the receiver OF tlx
company. he has filed. within the las
two months. pleadings in which hi
swears that he is attorney represent
ing Paul and Lawrence Skinner.
Same Crowd In Power"
That shows" stated Mr.. North
last night. that the same crowd 10
in power now that was In power last
May"
North and Pollock declare that they
viii file another petition OF interyer.
ton within a few days Tor the re-
moyal OF Canady on addifiona;
grounds and that IL that petition "
dismissed. they will carry the case &c
the Nebraska supreme court and TO
the supreme court Of the United
States. If necessary. on a constitu
tional question.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1924-03-22
Son of Late Pawnee County
Sheriff Dies in Accident

Table Rock, Neb.. March 21.-News
was received here of the accidental
death of Lyniel Raper. at Aurora, Ill.
No particulars have been received,
but as he was an electrician. 1t Is
presumed the accident was in this
line of work. Mr.. Raper was the son
OF the late Joseph c. Raper. long
time sheriff Of Pawnee county. His
mother resides in Lincoln. lie was
cousin of Judge ]. b. Raper. district
Judge of this judicial district.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1924-03-22
Webster CountyPioneers
Observe Golden Wedding

Cowles, Neb., March 21.--Mr. and
Mrs. Mark Reeve held a reception at
their home, celebrating their 50th
wedding anniversary. All their chill
dren were present with the exception
Of two. Friends from Nelson. Guide
Rock. Red Cloud and Cowles were
present. Mr.. and Mrs. Reeve were
married In Indiana, moviniS to Web
ster county soon after, where they
have made their home since.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1924-03-22
The Day in
Washington

Irwin b. Lzughlin of Pittsburgh
was nominated TO be minister to
Greece.
The State department WAS ad-
vised that comparative order had
been restored at Tegucigalpa. Hon
duras.
President Coolidge discussed the
legislative situation st . White
House dinner conference with house
republican leaders.
Members Of the senate finance
committee discussed revenue legis-
lation with President Coolidge with
out conclusions being reached
Counsel for Harry r. Sinclair
and the oil committee argued with.
out result whether Sinclair should
he excused from further exau,ina-
ton.
The house adopted an amendment
10 the naval appropriation bill
which would request the president
to initiate move for another naval
limitation conference.
Tax allowances and refunds for
Mellon companies" came in for AT
tention both in the senate and In
the senate committee investigating
the internal revenue bureau.
Acknowledging the result Of the
North Dakota presidential primary.
President Coolidge promised to do
his utmest 10 give such economic
relief where II IL needed.
The paucherty committee went
into mare Of charges having 20
do with Illicit II, uor Withdrawals in
1921 and payments and splits" al.
legged 10 have been maoc.
Chairman Hall Of the Interstate
Commerce commission wrote to con.
gress on the question Of unnece<-
ssry conflict with usages Of inland
transportation i'm enforcing section
ss Of the merchant marine act.
The house rules committee recon-.
uended an investigation Of chsrges
~ Implications In government bonds
while an investigation Of prohibition
enforcement MSS proposed In q reso.
luton by Representative kindred.
democrat, New York.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1924-03-22
Senator Johnson Will
Speak Here Monda,

Chicago. March Ex-senator Hiram
Johnson will carry his primary cam.
paign 10 Nebraska next week, his
managers announced today. His itin.
erary is:
Monday. March 24-Norfolk. morn.
ing; Fremont, afternoon; Omaha. eve.
ming.
Tuesday. March s5-Beatrice, Fair.
bury and Grand Island.
Wednesday. March s6--Hastings
$50 n. M; Falls City. 4:so p. m.
Senator Johnson will complete his
South Dakota tour tomorrow.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1924-03-22
Lincoln Bankers Lose
Plea in Federal Court Here

Federal Judge J. r. Elliott over.
ruled the plea in abatement entered
by attorneys for l.. u. Howey, presi.
dent. and l.. J. Dunn. vice president
of the city National bank Of Lincoln.
indicted on technical charge of mis-.
applying the funds OF the hank 20
the amount OF $4,000.
Argument on demurrer TO be filed
by defense attorneys will be heard
april 81.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1924-03-22

Fire Boat Ride on Mississippi Is
Entertainment Given Stockmen

New Orleans. La. March 21.-Oma-
ha stockyards delegation arriving
here this morning were greeted by
representative of the chamber of
commerce and taken for tour of
the old historical sections of the city.
They were guests Of the municipality
on a voyage UP the Mississippi on
the speediest fire boat of the coast
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1924-03-22
Bad Roads Puts Stop
TO Grain Marketing

Beatrice. Neb.. March 2i.-Little
or no grain has been marketed in
Beatrice the last few weeks on ac-
count OF the bad condition OF the
highways. The price for corn Is So
cents and wheat 90 cents, being about
8 cents lower than It was month
ago. A big movement OF grain In
looked for in Gage county as soon as
the highways become passable.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1924-03-22
Higher Gas Price
Set in Columbu.

Columbus. Neb.. March el.-Ths
Columbus Gas company will erect
new sil,s0o plant here. Thi. an,
was made when the OF.
fioers OF the ga. company were tolt
by the city council that the alder
men had voted 10 grant the company's
application for an extension OF ths
So per 1000 per cubic foot rate until
April I. 1925. The 50 rate IL s5 cents
sbove the franchise rate.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1924-03-22

fire patrol. The party Will spend
two days at New Orleons. leaving for
st. Louis Sunday morning. A visit
to the New Orleans stockyards will
be made Saturday. A canvass Of
cattle buyers on the trip shows that
more than 5000 cattle have been pur-
chased since the delegation left
Omaha.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1924-03-22
No Cut in Teachers Pay.

Columbus. Neb.. March 21.-With
four or Ave exceptions. in cases
where instructors are expected to
marry during the coming summer.
the Columbus school board reelected
the entire teaching staff of the high
school and five ward schools. No
changes have been made in the salary
schedule.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1924-03-22
Belden Elevator Closes.

BeIden, Neb., March 21.-Due to
the fact that 50 many farmers IN
this locality are using their own
corn and buying more for feeding
purposes, the Atlas elevator here
will be closed. Inability to pay ex-
penses on account OF lack OF business
Ia given as the reason for closing
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1924-03-22
Los angeles Has Snop:
Nafires Call IL soft Hair

Los Angeles. March s1.-The mist
Of cold, heavy rainstorm shortly
after . this afternoon developed
into a sheet OF white flakes that
some identified as snow and the
skeptical called soft hall"