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New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
GOES AFTER GUNMEE
Butler. in rhila. Campaign. Lays on Liquor Dealers in Enort to Run Down Bandits and Tbie,cs.

Philadelphia. Feb. 15.-As a result or the large number or holdups and robberies reported yesterday. Director Of Public Safety Butler today started a concerted A hour drivr against bandits and thieves. shoot Co kin. % was the order he gave his lieutenahts in outlining plans for tho campaign.
 '1'd give my soul if one of you fel- lows would kill one or these guys who go around snatching pockctbUoks" the director told the lieutensuts. That would end it. Shoot them during tho next 24 hours. lets end it. anyway"
 During the drive Gen. Butler in- structea ths police tg round up all the suspects they could find. We .ir- tualiy will have to forget Inc liquor vioiatOrs and go after the gunmen and thugs. hc said.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
WILSON WAS READY TO
 RESIGN BACK IN 1914
Humility Discloses Incident In Panama Canal Tolls
 Repeal Fight

New York. Feb. 16.-Thc Brooklyn Eagle today publishes a letter to Fer bert r. Gunnison it's publisher, from Joseph F. Tumulty former secretary to the late Woodrow Wilson statin. that Mir. Wilson had determined 4o resign as president in 1914 if congress did not accede to his demand for legislation repeating the Panama Cam al tolls.
 In the letter Mr. Tumuty writes:
 "As an interesting sidelight on the courage Of Woodrow Wilson fin con- nection with this controversy l wish for the first time 10 call attention to inc fact that in the most solemn way he made the statement to me that in case congress should refuse to repeal Panama tolls there was nothing left for him to do but resign as president Of the United States. The converse ton had with him in this matter took place immediately after the de- livery of his message to congress Hhen it looked as if the tides of op- position were running very strongly. Tn discussing the matter Of his resig- nation with me he said:
 T would not want to be president Of a country that would violate solemn treaty. Tn case Of failure in this matter ! shall go before the country after my resignation Is ten- dered and ask il to say whether America is to stand before the world as a nation that violates its contracts as q mere matter Of convenience. up- on lasis Of expediency."
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
ANOTHER AXE MURDER
Cleveland Woman Is Found Mysteri- ously SIain-Reported as killing Herself With Weapon.

Cleveland, D.. Feb. 16.--A woman mysteriously dead from blow on the head, probably administered with an axe. set police at work today on the theory she had been murdered. Mrs. Agnes Gerdech, 29. was the victim. She was taken from her home to a hospital where she died a few min utes later.
 An automobile summoned by neigh bors took her to the hospital. The driver told the hospital authorities that Mrs. Gerdech, according to the neighbors, had had a quarrel of some sort and according to the story. he was told she had struck herself over the head with an axe. Hospital phy- sicians, however. said the injury could not. in their opinion, have been and expressed the belief she was a murder victim.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
DOUBLE APPEAL WILL BE
 MADE ON COMPUTATIONS
Injunction Postponsl and Matter Is Co Go Co Public Utilities and [. C. c. Instead.

Hartford Feb. 1.-The commuters committee has decided to postpone
 injunction proceedings against the
 \. f., \. II. & H. Railroad Co. in the
 matter Of a raise in intrastate com-
 mutation fares and instead will take their case to the public utilities com mission of the state. and also 10 the interstate commerce commission. Attorneys James E. Cannona nd Henry F. Fletcher for the committee filed today with the public utilities commission a petition asking for a hearing on the committees contention that the railroad company is bound under section S775 or the general statutes to maintain the ratio of fares The petition will be considered by the utilities commission Monday and a hearing assigned for some time within a week or two. Meanwhile the rep- resentatives of the commuters com mittee will attend next week Saturday the hearing in New York before the interstate commerce commission.
 Increase in the communication rates goes into effect on the railroad Mon day and the committee advises the commuters if they have to buy tickets to pay the new rates under protest.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16

1 certified to the department by tht commission as having passed. filling l failed. Congressman Tenn was asked | to make a recommendation and he endorsed Cowles. The job pays s230O a year and the appointment is for four years.
 Sidney NJ. Cowles of kensington this morning received word from Congressman E. Hart Fem stating that he had been recommended for the position of postmaster in Ken sington, to succeed William W. Pagan. whose term expired few weeks ago,
 The letter written to Mir. Cowles is as follows:
 My Dear Mir. Cowlcs:
 T have today recommended to the president that you be appointed post master at kensington. Your nomina- ton will doubtless soon be sent to the senate for ratification. When action is taken by the senate the necessary documents will be forwarded to you.
 Trusting that when you assume the office you will find it's require- ments agreeable to yourself and satis- factory to the community you will serve.
 "Very truly yours.
 "E. HART PENN"
 Mir. Cowles is j5 years Of age and has lived in Kensington all his life. He Is the son of Edward Cowles and Mary Durham Cowles. He received his early education in the district school in kensington and later went to the grammer school in New Britain.
 From the time he left school until he was g years of age he was en- gagged in the market gardening busi- ness. He then took up employment at the Stanley Works. where he re- mained for five years. He later en- tered the grocery and meat business. being so engaged until he sold his business recently to Giana Brothers and Charles Ronketty.
 Mir. Cowles married Alice Tpson 33 years ago and they have three chil- ! iren, Rev. Edward Cpson CowIes. 1 pastor of the First Congregational | church at Spencer Mass; Mrs. l Harold F.. Hamilton of East Orange, I \. J.. and Miss Lois Cowles. who ] attends school.
 Mir. Cowles has held no public | ,ffices in the town except that of | yrand juror several years ago. He | as been clerk Of the kensington 1 Congregational church for many years md also serted the church as treas- irer for 16 years.
 Mr. CoH-les stated this morning that ! lis aim siil be, if his nomination is approved by the senate. to ''give
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New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
TWO KILLED, TWO WOUNDED
 IN SALT LAKE BATTLE
Cafe Bandit stays Policeman, Wounds Another and Girl, Then Kills
 Himself

Salt Lake City, Utah, Feb. i6.-Twc dead and two dangerously wounded is the toll of a pistol fight in the heart Of Salt Lake City business section last night when the police attempted tc arrest William Lee, alleged cafe bandit Lee, cool and deliberate and epidently marksman, after killing one police man and wounding another, turned his gun upon his woman companion and then shot himself through the ab- domen.
 The dead and wounded are:
 Patrolman Nolan V. Huntsman, 26, killed instantly when shot through the heart.
 Patrolinan E. II. Honey, s4, shot through the intestines; expected to die.
 William Lee, about 35, of San Francisco, holdip man, shot through the abdomen and head, died today.
 Beatrice Hunter. about 2S, San Francisco, shot through the cheek; may recover.
 Lee was reported to have held up q cafe and robbed it Of about $40, and. when accosted by the police al- most two blocks from the cafe, started firing. An exchange of shots followed and Huntsman dropped with a bull let through his heart and an instant later Honey fell. Lee, stepped into an alcovc two hundred feet away with Miss Hunter. Two shots were fired and the man and woman fell, Lee wounded twice and the woman once.
 Witnesses are unable to state any Of the shots fired by the policemen took effect.
 The condition Of Patrolman Honey and Beatrice Hunter was said to be
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
AGREEMENT SIGNED.

CoDlenz. Germany. Feb. 1s.--A pro- tccoi vas signed al Mayence today between the mechanical experts of fbe British army Of occupation and the F'ranco-Belgian railway adminis- fration concerning the details of the application Of agreement for the maintenance Of railway traffic in the Cologne zone. Direct Nayence and i1ussseidorf trains passed through Cologne today for the first time since January. 1928.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
E. L. Greene of Vermont Shot in Head Near Capitol Building As Rum Runners and Dry Agents Clash
Washington Stirred and In- vestigation of Booze Charges, Strangely Halt ed, May Now Be Forced:

Washington, Feb. 16.--The prohibit ton situation in Washington, for months Il center Of criticism and con i,oversy, has culminated in the shoot ing down of a United States senator almost within the shadow of the cap itol.
 As a result the whole muddle of conflicting opinions, charges, explana- tons. denials and counter charges that have characterized efforts 10 en- force the prohibition laws, here seems likely to have a thorough airing in congress.
 Senator Frank l.. Greene of Yer mont was shot in the head last night as q car containing prohibition agents whirlsd out of an alley into Pennsyl- Sania avenue ill pursuit Of another automobile suspected of carrying Loolleggers. This morning it appear cd that the wound probably was not latal, although final determination of that question awaited a moro caro- ful physicians examinations.
 Was With His Wife.
 Tho senator was walking with his wife when the shooting occurred, less than three blocks from the capitol building. He was hit just over the lGft eye by bullet fired from one of Inc automobies-ap apparently by prohibition agent. who was using his revolver freely in an effort to com pcl the pursued machine to come 10 halt. X prohibition agent is under arrest, but no formal charges have been placed against him.
 senator somewhat Better.
 The attending physicians at Emerg- ency hospital said today Mr. Greene . ppeparcd to be somewhat better. lie was conscious, and arter an X-ray ox- animation physicians announced that tho bullet had not remained in his head.
 The incident was not tho first in which the lives Of those on the streets here have been endangered by pistol | battles with bootleegers. Mad cllases of that and through the center Of the ] city have been numerous. 1, There have been a number Of acci- I dents to bystandcrs and one citizens | has passed resolutions asking that the practice be stopped.
 Thr-c CorneIcl Row. The whole question has been com. piicated by three-cornered row oined in by agents of the prohibition init. officers Of the intelligence liyision Of the treasury department, ind the city police, recently police
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New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
HELD AS COUNTERFEITER
Secret Service Men Arrest Forest Hills, l.. l., Man-Accuscd in Spu- rious s1,OOO Counterfeit Notes.

New York, Feb. 16.-Federal secret service agents working on the con- spiracy uncovered at Washington yesterday to counterfeit s1.000 treas- ury notes and broadcast them over the nation, arrested A. c. Habicht, an engraver and diesinker. at Forest Hills. Long Island, today.
 Habicht had been in Washington until last Monday. He fled here and obtained work in Forest Hills when underground" reports at the capital tipped the counterfeiters that the gov ernment was on their trail, said the secret service men.
 The prisoner waived legal proceed ings and was taken at once to Wash ington to be arraigned.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
Mellon Takes Action to
 Prevent Any Controversy

Washington, Feb. Is. -- Secretary Mellon took steps today to curtail the practice under which former treasury officials have acted in some cases as attorneys for claimants before the department in cases which were pending while they were in govern ment service. Under a new regulation issued by the secretary. no one can appear on behalf of such a claim within a period of two years after he leaves government employ.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16

Val Flood, professional at the Shut tie Meadow club, rejoiced today when he learned that the state champion ship was to be held on the New Brit ain course next June. He promised to have the course in the best condi- tion in it's history and with that pur- pose in view will start at the earliest possible moment to prepare for the big event.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
MAY BRING SCHWARM BACK
states Attorney Alcon says It Is Quite Likely Efforts Will Be Made To Rearrest BaH Jumper.

IL is quite likely" in the words Of States Attorney Hugh NJ. Alcorn to- day. that efforts will be made to bring Harold Schwarm. Prince de Bourbon" back to Connecticut. Schwarm is wanted by the Connecti- cut authorities for disappearing while out on bond following his arrest on a charge of theft. He has been located in a Greenwich Village. New York. restaurant. where he is assistant man. ager.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
Shenandoah's Polar Trip
 Probably Won't Take Place

Washington. Feb. l6.-Efforfs to get congressional approval for the nayys' projected Polar flight with the Shenandoah were begun today. but naval officers were doubtful that sanction for the expedition could be obtained in time to carry out the plan this summer. Last night Presid Ht Coolidge ordered ar plans stopped pending congressional action on the protect
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
New York Patrolman Aims
 Straight, Kills RObber

New York, Feb. -Patroiman Nicholas Feaster, early today. shot and killed one of gang Of robbers whom he discovered in a store on up- per Park avenue. Feaster was shot in the right arm by one of robbers who escaped in truck. The dead man was identified as William Goldstein, 24. who was convicted of burglary 1920 police stated.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
Guu.roRD FARM BRAIDED.

North Guilford, Conn.,. Feb. 1s.-- Enforcement agents late yesterday seized still and its appurtenances, 500 gallons Of mash and a quantity of liquor on the farm of James Sack. and arrested the farmer. When the raiders reached the place there was TO evidence of a still which was fi- naily brought to light from under the barn
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
Fearing Defeat By Demo- crats, They Even Urge Coolidge to Use His h. fluence to Line Up Op- p0nents
Fight Hinges on Income Levy Rates-LOngwOrth Willing to Compromise on Less Than II Per Cent.

Washington, Feb. lG.--.The aid of the republican insurgents was sought today by republican organization leaders in the house in an effort 10 ward off defeat in the fight with the democrats over income tax rates.
 An attempt will also be made to have President Coolidge use his in- nuence to line up republicans who are out Of sympathy with the organi- zation's stand for | compromise sur- tax maximum of 35 per cent.
 Representative Longworth, repub- lican leader called into conference various members of the insurgent bloc, among them Representative Nelson, Wisconsin, leader of the group who indicated on the floor yesterday that his faction would support the Garner proposal for q A per cent maximum if tho house rejected the suggestion of Representative Frear of Wisconsin, an insurgent, that the present 90 per cent surtax maximum be maintained.
 Willing to Compromise.
 MT. Longworth, it was said. planned to seek compromise on figure be- low 4f per cent with tho insurgents, realizing that if they throw their sup- port 10 the democrats when vote comes noxt week on the surtax schedule, the democratic rates will re- eeiNe a majority. Mir. Nelson insists his group controls at least 20 votes and he has declared it's members will stand together.
 Ircar Not Invited
 Mr. Frcar was not invited ,o to- days conference, organization leaders being of the opinion that lt would he futile to attempt to get him to change his position.
 As negotiations proceeded among various elements Of the republicans for an understanding that would en- sure defeat of the democratic substi- tnte proposal. the house went into its third day of general debate on the tax bill. Only 20 members were on the floor when discussion began.
 Democrats consumed the first hour In attacks on the Mellon income rates and arguments for the Garner plan. The treasury scheme was de- ,lared unfair 10 thes mailer income taxpayers and favorable to the rich, Representative Oliver. New York: sankford. Georgia. and Quinn. Miss ssippi led the attack
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
PENN NAMES COWLES
 FOR KENSINGTON P. Q.
Recommends a Republican for Four Year Term to
 Succeed Pagan
BY GEORGE IT. MANNING

tNasnlhgtoh bureau or S. B. HeraIdl
 Washington, Feb. 16.-Congressman F. Hart Fenn has recommended to the post office department the appoint ment of Sydney NJ. Cowles as post master at Kensington, Conn, to suc- ceed William W. Pagan whose four year term expired February 1. Post master Pagan, Cowlcs and George B. filling took the civil service eommis- sion examination on December 2l, and Pagan and Cowles were yesterday
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
SHUTTLE MEADOW CLUB
 GETS STATE TOURNAMENT
Brightest Event in State Golf Circles Will Be Held June
 13 tO 18

New Haven, Feb. 16.--The annual championship of the Connecticut Golf association will be held at the Shuttle Meadow club, New Britain, June 23 to 2S, the executime commit tee announced last night. The one day events will be announced Feb ruary 21.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16

Middlesbrough, Eng, Feb. 16.-The dockworkers in this port ceased work in accordance with their strike sched- uie. Twelve liners from the far east are held up at their piers, and scores of smaller craft in the river.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
FIVE HELD FOR MURDER.

Pittsburgh, Feb. 1s.-FIve conviets were held for murder today by county jury which heard evidence in the inquest into the deaths Of two rrison guards during the riot at inc Western psnitentiary last Monday.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16

!. .ks,,. ie was secretary to the presi Scl forestall government actio, against a motion picture corporation was made today before the senate in. terstate commerce committee, The committee, which has under consider. alton MT. Christians nomination to bt member Of the federal trade com. mission, was told by Huston Thomp. son, one of the present members, that MT. Christian called him to the White House and asked why d complaint was being drawn up against the Fa- nous Players-Lasky corp. without giving them a hearing.
 Was Surprised.
 Commissioner Thompson said he was surprised that the White House knew of the commissions inyestiga- tions and regarded Mir Christians statements to him as unusual" A complaint at that time had not been decided on, but one was issued by the commission later--in May, 1921.
 Senatro' Bruce, democrat, Maryland, asked if the interview had given the witness ''an impression that Mir,
 
 ly with this company"
 Thought Him Interested.
 ''I felt he was interested" was the reply Tor he would not have asked the question he did"
 Replying further. Alr. Thompson said it seemed that someone was using Mir. Christians office 10 prevent action"
 The committee adjourned until next Wednesday after deciding that Mir. Christian would be given an oppor- tunlty to appear before it if he de- sirrs.
 X number Of union labor leaders previously have filed protests against the nomination and Senator l.aFol- lette, republican. Wisconsin. announc. cd today he would oppose connrma- ton.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
Tugboat Men Out. Too

Liverpool, Feb. 16.-The dock workers here walked out at noon to- day. The tugboat workers struck in sympathy with them.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
RAIN MAY STOP FIGHT

Bunos Aires. Feb. Is.-A heavy rain has been falling since dawn today. flooding the football Held and threat ening to postpone the Firpo-Lcdge heavyweight match set for tonight.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
THE WEATHER

Hartford, Feb. 1e.-FOrecast for New Britain and vicinity: Fair and somewhat colder to- night. sunday increasing cloudi- ness with rising tempeTatuFr. possibly snow sunday night.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
FIGHT IN SENATE ON
 EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
Opposition 10 Secret Hear ing on Pomerene and
 Roberts

i open executive session the nomin- ! ations Of owen J. Roberts of Phil adelphia. and Atlcc Pomerene of Canton, O., 10 be special gorern- ment counsel in the oil cases.
 Washington. Feb. 1g.-A sharp con trovcrsy on the question whether the nominations of the special goyern- ment counsel iu the oil cases would be considered by the senate in the open or behind closed doors occurred fo- day immediately after the senate con stned.
 ruling by President Cummins iHat motion for an open executive session was out Uf order at the time. but decision Of the fight over until later in the dag
 Senator Dill. democrat. Washington. who started fine opposition tn the oil committee against At1pe pomereue. precipitaied the discussion on the floor today with a request for unsni- nous consent that the nominations be taken up in open eNecutive session.
 There will br u8 unanimous cou- 7sHAr EAlEl ttaaEaE lsNQEG. or Massachusstts the republican leader.
 senator LaFUiIetta of Wisconsin. leader of iha republican insurgents. protested that Senator Dfl at least had right 70 present his request. E. nator L0Jge formally objected.
 Then ] move that the senate con- sider them in open executive session" said Senator Dill.
 That's not in order. said Senator Lodga. and President Cummins agreed. Senator Ashurst. democrat. Arizona then served notice that this fight has just started z
 There will moi be any secrecy ia this matter" shouted Senator Ashurst T for one uin not be bound by any executive session.
 The incident was closed for the mo- ment.
 Within less than au hour. however. Senator DiI renewed his fight. and President Cummims again ruled the motion out Of order.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
AMERICANS LOSE AGAIN.

Belfast. Feb. 1.-The Ulster ladies hockey team defeated the American ladies today by a score Of to 2.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-16
PROBES AND MORE
 PROBES ARE ASKED Literary Digest Banking Indus
 try, Leases Brought Up Today LAFOLLETTE IS ACTIVE
Asks Investigation of Other of Falls Policies, Also of Milling and Bank ing Buslness-Claim Tax Poll is But Propaganda.

Washington, Feb. 16.--A demand 1 that the senate propaganda commit 1 tee" investigate the Literary Digest's national tax poll was made today by 1 Senator Harris, democrat, Georgia in letter to Senator Moses. republican, ! New Hampshire the committee chair man.
 Senator Harris said the magazine was in reality placing in the hands of voters "a circular letter which is nothing more or less than an argu- ment and misleading one, for the Mellon plan."
 Inquiry Ordered
 A nationwide inquiry by the federal trade commission into the milling and baking industries was ordered today by the senate in adopting a resolution by Senator Lalfolette, republican. Wisconsin.
 Further Investigation
 Senator LaFolette. republican, who introduced the resolution that started the oil inquiry proposed another to- day. also dealing with the leasing policies of former Secretary Fall.
 Mir. Lal'ollettc's new measure, pre- pared after John E. Ballaine of Sc. attle, a.n Alaskan railroad contractor, had presented allegations to President Coolidge relating to the transfer of the Matanuska coal reserve from the navy to the interior department calls upon tho interior secretary to submit his departments records on the mat tor. to the senate.
 A copy Of the transfer agreement between Secretaries Fall and Denby is asked in the resolution together with all executive orders and other papers, including any lease made, applications for leases and correspondence on the subject.