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New Britain herald., 1924-02-15
C3J Gl7 V ,2JSSlOV ON
 BJDiET IS SCHEDULED
Mayor i'aum'~-a Gals Informal Meet ing At His onicr Tor
 Monday Evening

Notices were sent out this after noon from the office of Mayor 4. NJ. Pacnessa Co members Of the common council notifying tl1em that an tn- formal session ot members Of the com mon coGncil viii Le beid at his office Monday evening at o'clock to dis ciss tho budget recommended by the board of finance and taxation.
 Members of ihe board Of finance will be present 10 explain the items continued in the budget and the rea- sons for cutting other departmental requests.
 Mayor Paonessa explained today that this meeting will acquaint mcm- bers of tho council with the budget and at "Wednesday nights meeting they will be in position to take ac- ton.
 The charter provides that the com- mon council must sci on ilc estimates of income and expenditure during the month Of February. at the regular meeting. or must meet every evening thereafter until final action Is taken.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-15
Dana of Pardee Steel Co.
 Is Divorced by His Wife

Reno New. Feb. 15.--Tiorence If. Dana has decree of divorce today from Richard Henry Dana. an off, ciai Of the Pardee Steel corporation in New York. She obtained the de- cree late yesterday in the district court. testify1ng she and her husband separated in 1920 or 1921. she vas not certain as 10 the date. She said he Ieft her and that efforts 10 induce him 10 return failed. Dana did not appear in court \ property settle- ment has been made ous of court. Mrs. Dana said. Dana is son of Richard Henry Dana. End. known as an authority on tax questions.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-15
O. J. ROBERTS NAMED AS GOVERNMENT ATTY. Phila. Lawyer Chosen as Special Counsel in Lease
 Prosecutions

Washington, Feb. f5.--Owen ]. Roberts Of Philadelphia. was selected by President Coolidge today as re- publican member of the special coun- sel in the oil land lease prosecutions. He succeeds Silas H. Strawn of Chi cago whose nomination was with drawn from the senate by the presi dent yesterday after it had been found unacceptable. The nomination of MT. Roberts was sent to the sen ate today.
 President Coolidge has declined to withdraw the nomination Of Atlee Pomerene of Ohio the other attorney selected to act in tho oil cases all though his nomination also has been found unacceptable to the oil com miitee. A vote on il in the senate may be taken today and should the nomination be rejected the president will be asked 10 appoint Sherman Whipple of Boston or Frank X. Ne beker of Salt Lake City who was as- siatant attorney general in charge O. the public lands division under inc Wilson administration.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-15
ROBBERS GET LITTLE
Total Of Less Than s10o Tn Cash Is Obtained In Two Daring Breaks On Windsor Street. HaItfoTSl.

Hartford. Feb. 15.--A total of less than sl00 in cash was obtained fin two daring breaks on Windsor street We'd nesday night when two safes were forced open in jobs believed 10 have been committed by professional yeggS About s15 In cash was obtained from the safe in the office Of the Builders Steel Co. and from $50 to SIS in cash and about s in postage stamps from safe in the office Of Whitaker and Bacon. Both safes were reduced to z mass Of wrcckage and the office equipment was scattered about as II the place had been hit by a cyclone.
 Liberty bonds 10 the value of s4.o00 were passed up by the yeggmen as be- ing undesirable and were thrown about the office of Whitaker and Bacon.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-15
Several Thousand Dollar
 Loss in Fire in Hartford

Hartford. Feb i5.-A loss pf sey- eral thousand dollars wos caused here this morning by fire starting in huge bales of cotton in the warehouse of the Mischei- Sullivan Bedding Co.. at esi Main strest. Sparks from coal stove used to heat the tHO story building are believed 10 have started the blszn. and dense clouds of smoke from the bales of cotton and bags Of feathers seriously hampered the fire men. The cotton and feathers. smok- ing in 8 hundred different places. were streun far and vide over The big ice-covered yard in which the warehouse stood
New Britain herald., 1924-02-15
NEW POINT OF LAW
Judge Joi,n Walsh Ruies That Person Sued b, Government Has a Right To Firing cous,cr Claim.

Bridgeport, Fob. f5.--A new point of law in this state is raised by Judge John ]. Walsh of the common pleas court in the decision handed down by him today in the case Of James C.. Iavts, director general of railroads of the United States against the Nauga- tuck Valley Crucible Co, of shelton, in his ruling that if the federal gov ernment brings action in the state courts against anyone the defendant has right 10 bring a counter claim in the same degree that defendant has a right to file answer to the conl- plaint. The contention was that if the defendant has counter claim it would have 10 be filed in the court of claims at Washington This Judge Walsh denies,
 Judgment is found for the defend- ant on its counter claim to the amount of s1.5s7.40.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-15
Denver Lawyer Promises
 To Bare Oil Transaction

Denver Colo. Feb. i5.--Carl C. Schuyler. Denver attorney who repre- sented J. Leo Stack in enforcing Stacks claim in the Teapot Dome oil leasing controversy today made public photostatic copies Of letters received from John C. Shaf1er, newspaper pub- fisher Of Chicago and Denver. con cerning Shaffer's interest in Teapot Dome
 Schuyler announced he would ap- pear as a witness before the senate Investigating committee next Monday and would give the committee full account of his connection with the oil leasing controversy.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-15
Walsh, Scandal PrOber, As
 Presidential Aspirant

.ltianta. Feb. 15.-State Espresen- .aiive A. $. J. Stovall. of Elbert roun- ty. today called d meeting tO ha held here February IS "to consider the ai- disability of entering the name of United states Senator John J. Walsh or Montana in the coming primary in Georgia for the democratic prcsiden tial nomination.
 'I have authoritative information that Senator Walsh would not Q poss OUT entering his name in Gco5gi7. % Mir. Etoval's call for the meeting Ge- clarcd
New Britain herald., 1924-02-15
TWO DEAD, ELEVEN MISSING, PROPERTY DAMAGE $3Ol 900
 M MONTPELIER, VT, BLAZE
H. E. JOHNSON LIVED
 HERE OVER 50 YEARS
Barnesdale Resident, For mer Undertaken, Out
 lined Own Funeral Plans

Harman E. Johnson aged 64, for 90 years il resident of New Britain and pr obably one of the best known men in the city, died at his home on Es- thcr street, Barnesdale, last evening about $40 o'clock, after an illness Of six weeks.
 Six weeks ago yesterday Mir. John son underwent an operation at the Hartford hospital and has been sink ing gradually ever since.- Recently at his own request he was brought home preferring 10 spend his last hours with his family.
 Mir. Johnson was born in Bristol and resided in that city and Norfolk for Il short time. coming to New Brit ain more than half a century ago. He was an undertaken by trade and was q partner in the firm of T. w, Mitchell X Co, for over 90 years, About five years ago he sold out his interest in that concern to MT. Mitchell and since that time has been connected with the E. C. Porter and Sons establishment.
 He was an active member of the iAfb pi fsNflsltdl i'i'l' 'lhSe aud for i2 years was an usher in Trinity Methodist church. For sey- eral years he was 8 member of the official board of that church.
 He was a son Of the late John Johnson, for number Of year sealer of weights and measures.
 He leaves widow and two sisters, Mrs. T. W. Mitchell and Mrs, George l.. Stearns. both of Vine street: one brother, WiNiam II. of Dayton, ohio., and two sons. Harold E., superintend- cnt Of th" Iiesse-I.olan1 store and Wyman M.. of Stamford. A grand du ught"r lsliubnth Johnson. aged thra" yo9Ts. also survives.
 r"Hn'a' ~or ices Will be held in TriA.r Methodist church Ht o'clock tnrl""rpw afternoon Key John l.. Ina |, niciating. Burial vii be in I'a'" h'W ccmeerr.
 'ir 'n"neon when hf rralizcJ that f'1 @.l 'v;tf aea" ryprossel a pr fer ,.a~f Tor ua" bap"e"s ut the fu gal. pg ing Fin '" k Parker. of Hart ri,ord z" rly of Now Britain (, S. Depu- r., 'rr'"a' x r Nn"alH, and specify iG" a' tho tn iwa m"H from tho F. = "pt- .r ftari and two rom the Mot o3i 4 "h''rel In sp far as pes sib'' i VI "ce 1ril be carried ont.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-15
Falls Foreman Denies He
 Ever Got S6S,000 Check

Washington, Feb. i5.--Thomas sJt hnson, foreman Of Albert E. Fpll's New Mexico ranch. was called as n witness today before the oil comhit- tee but gave no information as to. the cost of the Improvements made to the ranch subsequent to the oil lease
 Johnson said he had checked against bank accounts for the ranch expenses, but knew nothing of the source of the funds that had been de- posted.
 The witness said he did not get any remittance Of s6S,o00 or some such amount. This was a reference to testimony of Archie Roosevelt that he had been told Sinclair had sent cheeks in this sum to Johnson.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-15
Pagan and Cowles Eligible for P. 0.
 Berth at Berlin


 BY sbOIsgE u uASNI.G fNasHiuGtcu Bureau "t &|w B-rt-
 a1u fFarH5-.t
 Washington. It e. FrD la- William W. Pagan and Sidu,y N. Cowles arn rfiEibl" t1r 8p- poinfucut as postmaster af Eensinrton. Iartfori county. Conn. fbr civil serticr ~Jmmis sion today advised thr post oJ- f.re department iH rrportire the result of the examinations ui ap- piicants fcr tbe place hrid or Dec~snber 2i.
 The department at once noti- fed Congressman r. IIart Tenn md asked him 10 make a recommendation.
 In addition to Pagan and Cowles. George E. ATfug also took tIe examination but failed to make an eligible rating.
 The four-tear term of the present postmaster expired Feb rurary sth. The salary Is $500 a year.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-15
JACKSON GETS VERDICT
 FOR $i5,700 IN SALARY
Judge Scores Jurymcn For Giving eN-Ball Player An Award Of
 Sf5,-OO.i0

Milwaukee, Feb. 15,-Joe Jackson, former outilelder for the Chicago club of the American league, emerged vic- for in his salary suit and $is,So0 Lonus claim, when n jury in circuit court here today brought in a special verdict awarding him Si5,7oo.4o.
 The jury found in favor of Jackson on every point in tho series of 10 questions which the court presented yesterday when it retired.
 Judge John J. Gregory, however, set aside the vrdict after severely scoring tho jury for the verdict in the face of the evidence presented and dismissed the action.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-15
XNDERLLP ADMITS YELLED CHARGE HEMADE VAS ONLY 7 RUlNOR SAXSHE
 DID " 70 BRING OUT TRUE FACTS
Denby ar ''''s '':ss$s:;y ''.;:::;y .ccused of Planning Lee;sss,...,. of Alaskan
 Coal Fields Similar to Teapot

Washington, Feb. l5.--Former Sec retary Fall and Secretary Deuby were declared in a letter laid before Presi- dent Coolidge today by John F. Bal laine, an Alaskan railroad construc- tor, to have entered into negotiations In July, 1921, for transfer and lease of the rich Mantanuslia coal reserves of Alaska along the same lines as were later followed in the Teapot Dome oil lease.
 The Alaskan coal lease was not ex- ecuted. but the letter said the navy department, largely through the ef- forts of Rear Admiral J. K. Robinson, had assiduously refused ever since to permit use of Alaskan coal by the navy. ...
 Has Presented Charges
 Mir. Ballaine, who constructed the Alaskan Central railroad. the fore runner of the present government line, presented his letter to the presi- dent as supplement to previous charges that powerful interests are at work to hinder the development of Alaska. He also has presented charges to several senators including Chairman Lenroot of the senate oil Investigating committee.
 ''The official files show that Secre- tsry Fall of the interior and Secre- tary Denby of the navy began nego- tiations as early as July, 1921, for the transfer of coal reserves in the Matanusku field from the navy to the interior department and for the leas- ing of that reserve for period of 50 years" said the letter. "The nego- tiations and the terms agreed upon between the two secretaries in this coal reserves ran along lines exactly parallel with the negotiations and the terms of the lease of the Teapot Dome reserves.
 Operations Transferred
 NO lease of the Matanuska coal reserves was executed. Bnt the net result was that naval mining opera tions in the Matanuska were traus- ferred by Secretary penby to tho in- terior department, and abruptly closed in May. 1929. at time when ihe navy. as official reports show,
 ad m ac developed and equipped ready to produce 2b0 tons a day, with 6o0,000 tons Of coal blocked out in that mine. and with 2.500.0o0 tons of the same quality in sight by diamond drilling in the coal creek district.
 During the negotiations over the Matanuskn coal reserves. and for two years continuously up to the present time. misleading announcements con- trary to the established official facts about the quality of Matanuska coal, have been given wide publicity by the bureau of engineers Of the navy or which Admiral Robson is head. and by the bureau of mines Of the 'n- terior, of which Dr. Bain Is the head.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-15
In Army ' Hours, He
 Gets Tax Exemption

New Haven. Feb. 15--ThuuglI he served but setfu hours iu the army. Dale '. Kammersr. of f51 Eass,ft street this city. is entitled to the si.ooo taz exemption on his property by reason of the serlice. according to a ruling Of Town Clerk John L. DoUEhan. The question arose when kammerer present cd his discharge papers show ing that he was inducted into the army at Fort Madison. Ohio. at a. m. on November II. 1918. four hours before the arfuistice was signed. and was granted his discharee papers st . o'ciock in the afternoon Of the same day.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-15
ISRAEL CONFESSES
 HE KILLED PRIEST Says He Had Irresistible Im-
 pulse to Kill Someone' IS HELD WITHOUT BOND
Accused Says He Didn't Know It Was Clergyman He Had Shot-NOuld Have Ben Same Had It Been Any body Else.

Bridgeport. Feb. 15.--Harold Is- rael, oS, recently discharged from the United States army today was bound over to the superior court without bonds on the charge of first degree murder in connection with the assas- sination of Rev. Hubert Dahns, pas. tor of St Joseph's R. c. church, or the street here on February 4. 1s- raers arraignment followed the police say, complete confession in which Israel is alleged to have ascribed the crime to "an irresistible impulse tc kill someone
 Valves Examination.
 Few persons were in court today when Israel was arraigned. He gaiv- ed examination and was immediately bound over. He did not utter a word while in the courtroom, indicating by wave of his arm that he understood the prosecutors Interrogation as to waiying examination.
 "t didn't know it was a priest had killed until afterwards" he is said to have told the police. Something made me pull my gun and fire. Ii anyone else instead of the priest, had been coming along at the moment they would have got it."
 Traces Movements.
 Israel traced his movements after the shooting according to the police, saying that he returned to n theater within a few blocks of the scene of the murder within an hour after the priest was shot. He saw Q movie and then went home. He left his room later in the week and went to Nor walk where he was arrested on Mon day.
 Text of Confession.
 Israol's confession made to the po- lice in part follows.
 Did you shoot this man."
 Yes"
 Why did you do it?"
 "f don't know. Something just happened to come into my mind. I iIst drew out the gun and shot just as this man passed me"
 "Did you know who yoli were shooiing?"
 No. | never saw inc man I shot. ! didn't see his face at uuy tinc."
 Did you say anything to him be- fore you shot himr"
 No"
 "Dtl n" say anything 10 you 10 iitakc you shoot him?"
 No sir. not that [ know of"
 "Did you walk in back of him up the street ?''
 No, l was sianJipg there on the curb.
 "what did you do after the shoot- iug?"
 Israel told in detail of the route he tsld followed in making his escape from the scene of inc shooting and then said that he stayed in his room during most of the following week.
 "I was in tho window when the funeral went by" he said. "lt passed right by alcng stratford ave- nue but didn't know at that time that it was the funeral of the man I had shot"
 Asked why he had taken a revolver with him when he icft his room on the night of February {, Israel said:
 "t don't know just why. II was the first time had ever taken the gun with me at night just stuck it into my pocket and went out"
New Britain herald., 1924-02-15
HARTFORD MAN KILLED
Two OtI,ers Meet Death in same Au- tDmobiic Accident in New York City Early Today.

New York. Feb. 1.-Two men and woman were killed and another woman was seriously Injured early to- day r.hcn ihc automobile in which they were riding pnunged off Burke avenue and rolled down a forty foot ernl,ankunent into Bronx park. landing upside down and rinninE all the oc- cupants hsneath it:
 The dead are Rodvick o-Connor. ss. of Hartford. Conn. Miss stepllanie Dey1rop. 25. of Cranford. v. ]. and Alfred Hodshan. %. of Lynbrook. x. Y. Tie injured woman is Ruth Knoiier. gI. of New York who vas taken unconscious to Fordham hospi- ,al suffering from fracture Of the skull.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-15
Boy Draws Pay and
 Disappears From Home

John Romano. f9 years old. drew his pay from the factory where he has been working and left the city this afternoon. according to a report nude to the police by the boys moth CT. The mother asked 10 have the boy located and returned 10 his home. She did not know Of any reason why he ieft. according Co her story
New Britain herald., 1924-02-15
LINEMAN KILLED AT WORK IN CROMWELL Howard Donahue, a of, Plants
 Yile, Is Victim TOUCHED A LIVE WIRE
Victim Dies While Being Taken 10 Middletown Hospital--Sursiyed by His Mother and Brother in Plants yillc.

Cromwell, Conn.,, Feb, l5--Howard Donahue, S1, of Plantsyilie. lineman, employed by the Connecticut Power Co.,, was fatally hurt today while working on pole. His hand came in contact with a high tension wire. The shock caused him to lose his hold on the cross-arm and he fell 30 feet to the ground. His three com- panions sent him to the Middlesex hospital on a truck after administer ing first aid. He died while being taken from the truck at the hospital. He is survived by a mother and brother in Plantsville.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-15
CARTER IS KEPT OUT
Explorer of king Tnt's Tomb Is ISc- fused Admission iiy special Order of Egyptian Government

B The Associstsd Press.
 Luxor. Egypt. Feb. l5.-lio1ard Carter presented himself at Tut Ankh-Amcn's tomb today and was re- fused admission by the chief Of po- lice who presented written order from the government Mir. Carter. then retired
New Britain herald., 1924-02-15
Jack JohnsOn's White
 Wife Suing for Divorce

NeW York, Feb. 15.--John Arthur Jack) Johnson. former heavyweight boxing champion. was sued in the su- preEle court today by his shte wife. Lucille Frances Johnson for divorce on the ground of inideliiy. The ac- ton. undefended. vas speedily tried before Justice Wasseryogel, who re- served decision.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-15
CATCH "DkPpER DAN"
Captured in Paris And Will Be Brought to New ork on Charge of Murder Committed tn 1921.

New York. i'eb. is.--"napper Dan" Collins has been arrested in Paris by New York detectives. the police de- psrfnnent learned by cable today. aud will be brought here for trial in con nection with the shooting Of John v. Reid. a silk uauufacturcr. in the Bfony apartment Of Hazel W. Warner in 1891.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-15
Declares He Thought It His Patriotic Duty To Attract Attention, Ob- tain True Data And Scotch Reflections On The Dead.
Scandal Investigating Com- mittee Finds Absolutely No Evidence duplicating Late President Harding.
HARDING'S NAME CLEARED NO EVIDENCE PRESENTED

Washington, Feb. Is. -- The senate oil committee went into the story about the sale of President Harding's Marion Star without finding any evidence te duplicate Mir. Harding in the oil scandal.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-15
THE WEATHER

Hartford. Feb. fs.-Torcxsast for Neu Britain and vicinity: Tafr tonight and saturday: colder saturday.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-15

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-23
BATHING REVUE
 AT WEST LAKE
Everything Ready For Fifth Annual Con-
 test Friday

Beauty, held back by winter and a detaining touch of spring, will break loose Friday night at West Lake-pour itself into some of the most fetching costumes an inland city has ever seen, take running start and jump into the water. This, in short, is about the way the management summed up it's fifth annual bathing beauty revue, scheduled for Friday night, beginning at o'clock, in making final announcements Thurs day night.
 Electricians finished the wiring Thursday morning, providing a regular flood of light for the water nymphs and ip.dges. Approximately 50 entries are expected, and when the parade starts, something brand, spanking new in cos tunes will be shown, the management says.
 Women bathers from every section of the county will compete, the entry lists show, and the largest crowd of the season is expected. Prizes will be awarded the prettiest girl, the most popular girl and to the girl wearing the prettiest bathing suit.
 A special orchestra program has been arranged by Jack Links Society Syncopaters for the revue as well as an open air dance, which will follow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-23

 NEXT NEW PLAY
Scrambled Wives Based On Humorous Mat
 rirnonial Mix-Up

Tn Love With Love" is providing loads of laughter for those who enjoy. comedy-and the Jefferson players are giving one of the best performances of the sea9on this week. Russell Fillmore and Tamzon Manker are especially well cast--8nd roar follows. roar as the plot of the girl and her lovers is unfolded. It's so human it hurts-it's everyone all melted together and we've all been therein love.
 Next week the hilarious comedy, Scrambled Wives" is the offering and this joyful force will be the first farce comedy of the present season. Those who enjoyed the opening attrac- ton, 1.-The Alarm Clock" will no doubt be attracted by "Scrambled Wives" which tells the story of two people, who having been divorced marry again with out the others knowledge and the con- ciliations are many-when they find themselves thrown together at house party. The play is extremely funny without being blase and the women wear charming gowns in the picturesque set tings.
 Scrambled Wives" has all the ingre- dients that make for a good comedy there is an abundance of love interest -screamingly funny situations and snappy sparkling dialogue.