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New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
SAY GILPATRIC GAVE FORGED MORTGAGE DEED
Hartford City Clerks Name Reported Talked on
 S25,O00 Document

Doubt was thrown today upon the
 authenticity of a mortgage for s25,ooo said to have been given recently by
 state Treasurer G. Harold Gilpatric to
 pr. James Donahue of Putnam, ac.
 cording to a special dispatch from | Putnam to the Hartford Times today. The deed, according to The Times,
 was given to Dr. Donahue in connec-
 ton with property on Trumbull
 street, Hartford, which was takei over last January by MT. Gilpatric. The mortgage was never recorded in the office of the Hartford town clerk, &C., cording to The Times. and on July 1, when interest was due MT. Gilpatric paid the amount to pr. Donahue, say- ing that he obtained the money from John J. Burns.
 States Attorney Alcorn of Hartford late last week had conference with Attorney Irving H. Miron of Putnam, who represented Dr. Donahue, at which time the states attorney is said to have obtained photostatic copy of the mortgage deed.
 It was learned from the states at- tcrney today that the deed purnorts to be signed by John A. Gleason, town clerk. The signature, however, was written in ink, whereas mortgages re- corded in the town clerks office have stamped signatures. This discrepancy in the customary method of signing has led to the supposition by the states attorney and The Times, that the signature was forged.
 Another discrepancy was that the Donahue mortgage had no time clock mark as to date and time of record ing. and recourse to the mortgage rec ord page indicated on the Donahue deed shows that the page indicated bears an entirely different mortgage than the Donohue instrument.
 The Donohue mortgage purports to be a first mortgage, but the record In the town clerks office shows that the first mortgage on the Trumbull street property is held by the State Savings bank of Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
O'NEILL INQUEST.

An inquest into the death of James O'Neill of this city. night watchman at the Stanley Chemical Co.,. East Berlin, will be held by Coroner l.. A. Smith of Middletown. Thursday morn- ing at 10 o'clock. The inquest will be held in the municipal building and those who had any connection with the finding of the body will be called as witnesses. Richard Pershken, brother-in-law of o'Neil. will be one of them. but no information regard ing the names of the other witnesses has been forthcoming.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
GRAVE AND GAY, STURDY AND INTERIM,
 VETERANS OF CIVIL WAR IN PARADE
Thinning Ranks of "Boys of '6l" Pass in Review Re- fore General Pershing Despite Rain and Weari- ness That Comes With Age.

Boston, Aug, 1.-The Grand Army of the Republic marched again to- day, Survivors of the two millions who turned out at Lineoln's call 6n- odd years ago. they made a show Of strength in a drizyle of rain that was inspiring,
 Hanks Are Thinning.
 commander-in-chief Gaylord Nj. saltzgaber headed an army that had in it the grave and the gay. the sturdy limbad and the infirm yeter- ans of the Civil war. Gay old boys making holiday. pursins their lips 10 fife. or rapping away at drum: sober-faecd veterans who regarded the annual reunion as a sacred rite, Their ranks were fewer than a year ago, but those who marched kept up the cadence at 90 steps to the minute. Those who rode because of infrmi- ties were more numerous than before.
 Pershing Reviews Them.
 They were prompt In getting under way. and were off on the short line of march--a little more than a mile long through hammered strcets--with rain falling as they went. Tho de- pertinent of Illinois. headed by Com mander Philip Smith, had the honor place among the departments as the first to be formed. ana passed in review by Major General Pershing, Governor Cox. Mayor Curley and other officials half q mile from the start.
 Then came the departments of Wisconsin, and of Pennsylvania, the latter making brave showing with nearly 200 veterans in line, some with the Mcclellan caps of war-time: few with the ragged coats of their The fife and drum corps of the Iowa department enlivened the march with old tunes, although the drummer found he could make little noise with his dampened instrument.
 Connecticut Next in Line.
 Ohio, New York and Connecticut with some of the old boys carrying were followed by New Jersey and Maine.
 A group of veterans who had come from California and Nevada in larger than for some years to press the candidacy for national conl- mander of their department, Com- F. L. Hawks, passed the word along. Rhode Island. New Hampshire and Vermont formed a Neus England divisic9, that preceded t1fe department Of tbe Potomac.
 So 1t went. The veterans march
 (Continued On Page 13)
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12

and after he had been asked whether there was any truth to rumors tha, he would not support the ticket. The League of Nations The Missouri senator gai1 that al- though he did not agree with Mir. Davis views on certain international problems, he understood from the presidential nominees address that he pledged there would be no entrance people have, by a vote, approved such a course.' MT. Reed said that with that attitude, I am content"
 The statement:
 T intend to support the democratic ticket, state and national. There was never the slightest reason to doubt my position. The rumors you refer to originated in the imagination or malice of someone who desired to in jure me or the party.
 T have, as everybody knows, been quite i'll for several weeks and am even now not capable of any sustained effort, physical or mental,
 AACuuS DhN IS
 However, I will say this: ] have carefully read the address of Mir. Davis. Upon all domestic questions, It tracks with established democratic policies, is admirably stated and Is perfectly sound.
 "As is well known, I do not agree with MT. Davis on certain interna- tional problems. However, as I un- derstand his speech. 1t amounts to this. that he regards entrance into the league of nations as purely non political question, and that he pledges there will be no entrance into the league until the people have, by vote, approved such course. With that attitude, I am content.
 When the question Is submitted, I will be found ready to maintain my position both in the senate and in public forums.
 "As the case stands, I see no req son why all democrats may not vote the ticket and settle their differences over matters international when they are duly submitted for their decision,
 The important thing is to place our party in control in state and na- ion, in order that the great policies of the party may be carried out"
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
M any Townspecple Stand White : Faced And Fearful As They Read Notice Formally Closing Institution.
Faith in Directors Shaken at Continued Failure to Give Out Definite State ment.
BANK STATEMENT.

Putnam. Aug. i2.-The follow Ing unsigned statement in ex- planation of the closing of the First National Bank was handed 10 newspepermen this afternoon by Assistant Cashier Guy L. Baker:
 At the meeting Of the board Of directors of the First National Bank of Putnam. Tuesday. Au- gust i2. 1t was voted that the First National Bank of Putnam do not open for business today and that its affairs be placed in the hands of the national bank examiner pending further inyes- tigation."
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
House Destroyed, Two More Damaged in w. Springfield

West Springfield, Mass, Aug. 12.- One house was destroyed and two others adjoining were badly damaged by fire early this morning following an explosion in one of the structures. The explosion occurred in the home of Joseph Coster and, according to the police, is believed to have result ed from the operation of still The entire fire department was called to prevent further spread of the flames, which attracted thousands to the scene.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
Let Others Handle Drive.
 Is Presidents Stand

Washington, Aug. 12.--President Coolidge thinks that he can best serve the country by staying on the job in Washington, and leaving details of the campaign to others. To those who in- quired today about his campaign plans he replied that it had taken some time to get acquainted with the duties of the presidency and that he considered the major portion of his attention should be devoted to his office. Rep resentative Dyer of Missouri brought the president a report today that while his state was we'll organized the situation there would require con- siderable additional work.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
KPLING WAS RIGHT
Philadelphia "Woman Scorned" Plunges Ice Pick Into Back of Man Who tilted Her For Another.

Philadelphia, Aug. 12. --- Charged with stabbing Russell Thompson, Tyrone, Pa, with an ice pick when he told her he was betrothed to an- other, Hilda Lynn, Williamsport, was held by police here today.
 The girl operated a booth in a carnival of which Thompson was transportation manager. The stabbing occurred when Elizabeth Smith of Tyrone, came heer to meet Thomp- son. Thompson is said to have told Miss Lynn that their friendship would have to end as he was en- gagged to Miss Smith.
 Miss Lynn seized the ice pick and according to police, leaped at Thomp- son, who crashed into the rear of a parked motor car as he attempted to escape. The girl plunged the pick into his back. and fled. Miss Smith pulled out the pick and called help. Thompson was removed to a hospital where 1t was said he had good chances for recovery.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
Fire Loss S20,0OO When
 ROxbury House is Razed

Stamford, Aug. 12. Damage of $20,000 caused by the burning last night Of the farm house on the es- tate Of George B. Lester in the Rox- bury district, about ten miles from the city. Fire was started from the burning out of telephone wires which became crossed with high tension electric wires, 1t Is stated. Absence of telephone connection delayed the ar- rival of the local firemen and the house was almost totally destroyed. The house was unoccupied in the ab- sencc of the family, the place being in charge of a caretaker, who lives some distance from the burned build ing.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
20, 50 and 80 BOBBED
Daughter. Mother and Grandmother All Have Their Locks Shorn fin Lat est Style in Washington,

Washington. Aug. 12.-First, Miss Silvia Smith King. 20, had her hair bobbed.
 Then her mother. Dr. Cora Smith King, 50, submitted to the same treat ment.
 Yesterday, her grandmother, Mrs. Emma Barnes Smith, so, sat on the same chair.
 For moment only, as the shears began their work, eighty felt the mis- givings lien to twenty, or even fifty.
 "I'm only doing it." she admon- ished her daughter and granddaugh- ter, "because you insisted it would be more comfortable"
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
(. H. ENOS A SUICIDE
Advertising Manager of New Haven Concern Kills Himself--Despopd- ent Over III Health,

New Haven, Aug. 12.--Charles H. Enos, Jr., 55, advertising manager of a local manufacturing concern, shot and killed himself at his home, sos Lighthouse Road today. He was suf- fering from nervous breakdown. He started for work today but re- turned and went up stairs. His wife heard a shot and Investigating found her husband dying from bullet wound in the right ear. The .3S cali bre bullet from revolver had com- pletely pierced his head.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
DIES AT AGE OF 100.

New London, Aug 12.-Mrs. Mary A. Wilbur, widow of Thomas Wilbur aged 100 years, died at midnight last night at her home in Ledyard. She was born in Warren, R. l., March 2, 1924. Surviving her are two children. 10 grandchildren. IS great-grand- children and five great-great-grand- children.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
Ferryboat With Many on
 Board Drifting in Bay

New York, Aug. 12.-The Lacka- wanna railroad ferryboat scanda- navia, with 1.5O0 passengers aboard, collided with a lighter in the North River today during a heavy down. fall of rain and drifted helplessly for IS minutes before it could be con- trolled. Although excitement among the passengers approached the panic stage, no one was injured.
 The Scandinavia was making it's regular trip from Hoboken across the river and the lighter, lowed by tug. was going down the stream. The col lision occurred as the tug with It's heavy load started to cross in front of the ferry's bow. After the craft were disentangled the Scandinavia succeeded in backing into the ferry slip. -s...
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
PU7NAN BANK HAS SHUT ITS DOORS PENDING MORE COMPLETE PROBE OF
 ACCOUNTS OF CASHIER GlLPATRIC
RAINFALL IS GREATER
 THAN IN LAST JULY
More Water Falls Today Than in Whole Month
 Preceding

The old saying that ii never rains but it pours" was never more eom- pletely demonstrated than today. when. after more than month with out appreeiabie rain, the city was suddenly subjected to a downpour which began shortly after o'clock this morning and was still continuing with unabated force this afternoon. Up to 2:30 o'clock one and four fifths inches of rain had fallen, which was more than the precipitation for the whole month of July.
 The average rainfall for the month of July is usually about four inches. but this year there was only i.65 inches. which fell mostly during short but violent thunderstorms. Three quarters of an inch, or almost one half of the entire July rainfall fell on the last day of the month. An other half inch fell last Sunday !" '- e three brief showers, q, ...-r.. ..t .CEll drought had so pare T.u that these waters bl ANN s'
 averted the threatened Il-'-' the crops in this stat the thunder showers brought with them as much hail es rain and this ruined crops as effectively as the dry period.
 Today's downpour, however, had no such disastrous feature. and local fruit growers in the Shuttle Meadow district report that it will do a great deal of good to the pear. apple and peach crops. A continuance for sev- eral days would be likely to cause rot. but, although weather forecasts predict the rain will continue into the night, let-up .s forecasted for to- morrow.
 In spite of the seming stea diness of the downpour here. Connecticut is really only on the northern edge of the storm area. which is centered about Washington, D. C., where 2.2S inches has fallen during the past 24 hours. The disturbance will proba- bly, move out to sea today aud tie outlook tomorrow is for only partly cloudy weather.
 The storm caused some incon- venience here, as well as some dam age. A report was received by the police this noon that a section of Os- good avenue had caved in due to the heavy rains. An automobile passing over this stretch. where a sewer had recently been laid. became imbedded in the hole and the board of public works was notified to remove the machine.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
Springfield Man, Shot by
 Policeman, Believed Dying

Springfield, Mass, Aug. 12.--Feter Payne, 32, of this city, is in Mercy hospital with little chance of recov- cry as the result of being shot through the neck this morning by Patrolman Arthur F. Depray. According to the policeman, he discovered Payne with two other men in an alleyway. As he approached the men. Payne made a motion as if to throw stone, the po- liceman declared, whereupon he fired one shot from his revolver. The other two men escaped.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
MILAN FOR DAVIS
New York's Mayor Falls in Line and Declares for Full Support of Democratic Candidate.

New York, Aug. 17.--Mayor Hylan announced today he would support John W. Davis, democratic nominee for president. There had been con- siderable doubt as to the mayors position, inasmuch as he recently let it be known that he was waiting and listening" for the nominees speech of acceptance, before stating where he stood.
 The mayors statement said that many of the principles of MT. Davis speech were good. "They appeal strongly to any one interested in hu- manity in government" the mayor said. "The translation of these prin- ciples into actuality would tend greatly toward the economic emanci- patton of the people,"
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
SUICIDE IN. PARK.

Bridgeport. Aug. 12.-Constantine Manaurewski, 54, shot and killed himself with a revolver in Seaside park sometime last night. Leaving his home at 8 o'clock he failed to return. His body was found this morning. Beside the body was a note in which he explained that con- tinued illness was responsible for his act.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
CAR TURNS SOMERSAULT
Brockton Man Suffers Broken Leg and other injuries fin Accident in DanieIsou Today.

Danielson, Aug. 12.-Edward J. Burke, of 20 Maxim street, Brockton Mass, suffered fracture of the right shoulder and his right leg was broken today when a touring car in which he was riding with a chauffeur turned a somersault on the Providence high way a mile east of here. The car skidded on wet pavement. Willis Davies, the chauffeur, also of Brock ton, was thrown clear of the car and escaped with minor cuts and bruises. Both were taken to the Day Kimball hospital at Putnam.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
SHE'S CONN. %.

Meriden, Aug. 12.-Suit for s10,o0o has been brought against the Con- necticut Co. for the death of Stanley Tycz, Millda1e farmer who was killed last February when thrown out of his sleigh on West Main street and run over by trolley car. Both his ieEs were severed,
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
Middletown Woman, Mother Of Four, Attempts Suicide

Middletown, Conn. Aug. f2.-Mrs. Carmelina Ripa, 32. mother of four children is in 8 serious condition at the Middlesex hospital after drinking the contents of two small bottles of a poisonous mixture at her home here today. It'is said she was Respondent. Her husband left here recently, It is stated.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
NEW BRITAIN MAN IS
 HELD IN MIDDLETOWN
Joseph stanislawczyk of Orange Street Arrested as Rum Runner--Three
 Friends Freed.

Middletown, Conn.,. Aug. 12. - Jo- seph Stanislawczyk of 72 Orange street, New Britain. was placed under bonds of $500 for appearance August 19 on a charge of transporting liquor today in the police court. He was arrested early today by local police while driving a car in which was 60 gallons of alleged alcohol. State po- lice after firing several shots halted another car in which three other New Britain men. friends of the &C., cused, were riding. Their cases were nolled in court for insufficient evi- denca.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
BOMBS ARE THROWN

By The Associated Press.
 Lisbon. Aug. 12.-An abortive at- tempt was made last evening to bring about radical-communist revolt here. A few bombs were thrown but they caused no damage and several persons were arrested. The police and military are now in. control of the city and conditions are normal.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
ANDERSON REFUSED
Judge Refuses Certificate of Reason able Doubt Which Would Let Him Out of Sing Sing.

New York, Aug. 12.---Judge Cor doza today denied the application of William H, Anderson. former super intendent of the New York anti saloon league, for a certificate of req sonable doubt, which would have per- mitted Anderson to leave Sing Sing on bail pending his appeal for new trial Anderson is serving term for forgery in the third degree.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
REED DECIDES HE
 WILL BACK PARTY Missouri Senator Satisfied With
 DaYis' Acceptance Speech TO SUPPORT WHOLE TICKET
Doas Not Agree With All of oandi- dates Foreign Policies But Accepts Ills stand Regarding League of Na- lions.

Kansas City, Mo, Aug, t?.--James A. Reed. United States senator from Missouri, will support the democratic ticket. state and national, he declared in statement here today. Senator Reed, who is recovering from an ill- ness of several weeks. made the statement after he had read the ad- dress of John W. Davis, accepting the democratic presidential nomination,
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
CRUSHED UNDER CAR
New Haven Woman Thrown Out as Auto Spins Around---,tachine Then Falls on Her.

Bridgeport, Aug. 12.-Catapaulted from the door of her sedan as 1t spun around on one wheel after a collision with a motor truck here today, Mrs. Mary Polichek, 63, of 475 Ferry street, New Haven, received possible internal injuries and fracture of the skull when the automobile fell upon her. She was taken to Bridgeport hospital. Despite serious injuries 1t is believed that she may recover.
 The car, driven by her son John, was proceeding west on Ferry boule- yard when 1t collided with g. truck driven by Adam Fornaciari of Bridge port
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12
BRITISH GARRISON AT BARA
 LS REINFORCED FOLLOWING
 FATAL CLASH WITH NATIVES
ARMY PLIERS INTEND TO HOP OFF THURSDAY Fairly Satisfactory Landing Place Is Found at
 Angmagsalik
By The Associated Prsss.

By The Associated Presh.
 Reykiavik. Iceland, Aug. ie.-The Gertrud Rask. Danish supply ship Of the American round-the-worl ayia- tors. arrived last night at Angmag- salik on the east coast of Greenland. Major Clarence E. crumrine reported today.
 The supply ship. which broke free yesterday of the Ice pack in which 1t had been imprisoned since last Tues day, found the harbor of Angmag- salik clear of ice and weather condi- tions generally improved,
 On receiving the news from the Gertrud Rask. Lieutenant Lowell II. Smith, commander of the flight, an- nounced that he and Lieutenant Erik H. Nelson would leave Reykjavik on the next lap of their trip on Thurs day if weather permitted the takeoff.
 The start will not be made before Thursday because it will take a day for Lieutenant Laclair D. Schulze to prepare moorings at Angmagsalik and 10 return to the water of the bay. Here Lieutenant Nelson's plane was pulled onto land after the fliers ar- rived here.
 Passport, Me-, Aug. 12.--The relief plane Boston II, circled over the har- bor here at 10:40 a. m. (standard time) today and then headed for Pictou, N. S., 200 miles distant to await the coming of the army fiiers.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-12

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Evening star., 1924-03-09
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Evening star., 1924-03-09
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Evening star., 1924-03-09
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Evening star., 1924-03-09
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