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New Britain herald., 1924-10-14
Brandcgec'S Career

Frank Bosworth Brandegee, of New London, has been a U. S. sena- tor from Connecticut since May g., 1905 when he was elected by the general assembly to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator O H. Patt. He was born in New Lon- don on July 6, 1864, was graduated from Yale in 1885, admitted to the bar in 1888 elected as a member of the house to the general assem- ply in 1888; delegate to the re- publican national conventions in 1888, 1892, 1900 and 1904. He was speaker of the house in 1899 and was first elected to congress in 1902. He was reelected in 1904.
 After the death of L. S. Senator Platt who had looked upon Senator Brandegee with great affection and had even hoped that the latter sometime would be his successor, the general assembly proceeded to tlll the vacancy. Marcus H. Hol- comb was speaker of the house and John Q. Tilson was a member and chairman of tellers who counted the vote, The ballottiug began in the early afternoon and was not over until about a. m. and Mir. Brandegee was chosen. He was re- elected senator by the general ss- sembly of 1909 and was elected by the state on November 3. 1914 and in November 1920. His term would have expired on March 3. 1927. At the time Of his death Senator Brandegee was chairman of the judiciary committee and a member of the senate eomHittees on foreign relations, library and patents.
 It is probably that among all the men in public life of the state of republican persuasion none held for years so strongly and consistently the affection of his friends. political and social as Frank B Brandegee. As speaker of the state house of representatives in 1899 he acquired a circle of friends which was said IForft1uaa a. nara fAN
New Britain herald., 1924-10-14
SHERIFF CONVICTED
Don Chain of Logan County, W. Va, Sentenced to Serve Two Years and Fined $t0,000.

Huntington, W. Va, Oct. l4.- Convicted of having violated the Volstead act. Don Chain, sheriff of Logan county, West Virginia, was sentenced today by Judge c. w.. McClintic to serve two years in the federal prison at Atlanta, Ga. and fined s10.009.
 The charge against Chain grew out of the operation of notorious road house in Logan county. His arrest followed a raid on the estab- lishment by state troopers two years ago.
 A 40-day stay of execution was granted to permit Chafin's attorneys to prepare an appeal. Chain was released after his bond of s5,000 was increased to s20.o00.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-14
VALUED AT 40 MILLION

New York. Oct. 14.-A temporary advance of s4o,0O0. 900 to the Penn sylvania Railroad company. repay able in November when delivery of the s5O,0Oo,O00 bonds recently sold have been completed. has been ar ranged Sy a banking syndicate headed by Kuhn Loeb & Go. The loan will bear interest of per cent and will permit the immediate re- tirement of $50. 1000. 900 Pennsylvania Railroads s per cent notes held by the director general of rsilroadA
New Britain herald., 1924-10-14
URGE REV. DR. DAVIS
 TO RETAIN PASTORA7E.
M. E. Church Learns He Has Had Call to
 New York

A unanimous request to continue his pastorate here was given Rev. Dr. John L. Davis of Trinity Metho- dist church at special meeting of the official board of that church last evening, and a vote to offer him a salary of sl,0o0 per year was passed unanimously by the executive com mittee of Everymans Bible class yesterday afternoon, if he remains in this city. Dr. Davis has been given a call to the Grace Methodist church in New York, which is a large church.
 Dr. Davis has not as yet submitted his resignation but notified members of the official board Sunday even
New Britain herald., 1924-10-14
Western Union Steamer
 Goes Down at New York

Jersey City, N. J., Oct 14.-The s. S. Western Union, owned and used by the Western Union Tele- graph Co. fer cable repairs in New York Harbor. sank in 12 feet of water off Hudson street today. today. William Simmons, the only person aboard escaped.
 The ship was Iso feet in length and had a displacement of 1,s4e tons Her superstructure remained above the water.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-14
OFFER REWARDS FOR ARREST OF MAN WHO SLEW SKELLY; HUNT FOR CHAPMAN GOES ON
IMPRESSIVE 0BSEQUIES
 FOR POLICEMAN SHELLY
Policemen, Public Officials and Friends Pay Last
 Respects

Fifty uniformed policemen stood with heads barred and heads bowed at the entrance to St. Joseph's church this morning while com- rades carried into the edifice the remains of Patrolman James Aelly who lost his life in the police service Sunday morning,
 In the church there was not an available seat. In the street scores of people stood during the services and when the remains were taken from the church paid last tribute to the policeman.
 The funeral service was attended by representatives of all branches of the city government and hun dreds of friends of the policeman and his bereaved family. Tears stroamed down the cheeks of veteran patrolmen who had worked with Officer Skelly for years and there was not an eye that was not dimme1 in the two lines of policemen who 1anked the steps leading to tho church.
 Out of respect for their fellow city servant, the board of selectmen, town clerk and registrars of voters who were in session at city hall to admit electors adjourned at 10 o'clock for one hour and attended the funeral in a body. The David son < Leventhal store closed its doors this morning. It was in this store that the deceased policeman and comrades frustrated an at tempted burglary which cost the life of Officer Skelly, The interior of police headquarters was draped in mourning black today.
 Long before 10 o'clock. the houi set for the funeral services at the church, the edifce was filled witf the exception of part reserved fol members of the family aud fellow policemen.
 The obsequies consisted of a sol emn high mass of reauiemA Rev Patrick Daly, pastor of the church was celebrant; Rev. Michael F Heating, deacon; Rev. Thomas J Laden, pastor of the Church of St John the Evangelist, sub-deason; Rev. Raymond J. Clabby. of St Mary's church, master of ceremonies Seated in the sanctuary were Rev Matthew J. Traynor, pastor of St Mary's church; Rev Charles-Coppens pastor of St. Peters church; Rev Lucyan Bojnowski, pastor of the Sa- cred Heart church; Rev. John E Fay, pastor of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy, Plainville; and Rev Walter Lyddy of St. Mary's church
 The following acted as honorary pail bearers: Judge Benjamin w Alling, Prosecuting Attorney Joseph G. Woods, ex-Chief of Police Will. liam J. Rawlings, Chief of Police William c. Hart. Lieut.. Samue Bamforth, Chairman David L. Dunn Commissioners Edwin A. Parker Thopas F. Jackson and William Lange, and Secretary Joseph Me. Grail of the police commission. Active bearers: Sergeant Matthia, Rival and Patrolmen Michae Cosgrove, Charles Mccarthy, Clar ence Lsnpher, Joseph Kennedy anc Walter Malona.
 The flower bearers were Leo ant Francis Skelly, sons of the deceased policeman, and Louis Fisk.
 Committal services were held a the grave in St. Marys cemeter, with Rev. Patrick Daily, Rev. Mich ael F. Heating, Rev. Thomas J Ladenand Rev. Lucyan BojnowskA il charge.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-14
Si5,OOO HOTEL FIRE
Falls Village Has Disastrous Blaze When Building Owned By Ralph Carlo Is Burned,

Falls Village, Conn, Oct, l4. - Fire of undetermined origin caused damage estimated at s15,O0o to the hotel of Ralph Carlo here early to-, day. Owing to the absence of fire apparatus here the entire village was threatened. Bremen from Canaan and Lakeville were, summoned and after working until S:3O a. m., suc- ceeded in controlling the blaze. The hotel Is one used for summer guests and Carlo, his wife and two children were the only occupants. Carlo dis covered the fire and escaped with his family. The fire started in the cellar and spread upward through the three stories of the building which was almost completely wrecked.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-14
LA TOILETTE SHOCKED,

St, Louis, Oct. 14.-Senator Rob- ert NJ. LaFollette, independent pres- idential candidate, issued this state ment today:
 T am greatly shocked to learn of Senator Frank Brandegee's sudden death. He and never were in agreement on economic issues. but through years of association We had established friendship which makes his death a personal loss"
New Britain herald., 1924-10-14
Frank B. Brandegee."
 Leaves Two S100 Bills

Pinned to the note were wo s100 bills. Emma and Rufus, re- ferred to by the senator, are Emma and Rufus Kenney, negroes, serv- ants of MT. Brandegee. The chauf- feur is George Jones.
 The two sentences In the note: "The top floor. The floor above the one sleep on," were written in red crayon, as though inserted on an afterthought.
 The senator was last seen alive by Jones and w. D. Lundy, his secre- tary, yesterday morning. At that time he went for ride with Jones about the city. Jones said he seemed to be in the best Of spirits and health, remarking time and again during the ride about how beautiful day it was. Bed Not Occupied
 He was heard about the house last night by the servants, but his bed had been untouched except for the nVte lying on it.
 Lundy and Jones instituted a search upon their arrival at the home shortly after 9 o'clock this morning. The note was first found when they went to his bedroom.
 In his dying moments the sixty year old senator had crumpled a bath rug beneath his head for a pillow. The end of small rubber tube, attached to an open gas jet still was in his hand.
 Senator Brandegee had no living immediate relatives. Mir. Lundy took charge of the funeral plans and announced that the burial probably would be in New London, Conn.,, MT. Brandegee's birthplace and home.
 Lawyer by Profession.
 The residence occupied here by Senator Brandegee had been owned by him for some time. It is rather spacious dwelling close to the downtown section and had been the scene of many important conferences among the leaders of the senate.
 Although he once was eom- paratively rich man, his friends said today that he had suffered heavy losses in recent years. He was lawyer by profession, but for some time has been heavily interested in real estate.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-14
State Will Give 5000
 And Herald $500 For Capture Of Yegg Who
 Murdered Policeman.
Father Washes Hands Of Young Shean - Police mans Family May Get Compensation - Clue Is Sought in Springfield.
STATE OFFERS REWARD
 FOR ROLICENfAN'S SLAYER

Hartford, Oct. 14.-GovernoI Charles A. Templeton today of fered a reward of sS,000 for the capture of the guilty person or persons who shot and killed James Skelly, New Britain po- liceman, early Sunday morning attempting to arrest burglars in a department store. He issued the offer of reward in behalf of the state of Connecticut.
 It was on the application or States Attorney Hugh M. Alcor' and according to section 8108 of the general statutes that prompted Governor Templeton this morning to broadcast the offer.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-14

Washington. Oct. 14.-An earth quake of moderate intensity was registered on Georgetown university seismograph this morning begin ming at l2:07 p. m. and lasting until 1 o'clock: the maximum was reached at 12:07. Father Tondorff stimated it's location at 2,400 miles from Washington in a soptherly direction.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-14
But 1900 Miles Away.

By The Associated Press.
 New York, Oct. 14.-Overcoming a potential weather handicap which threatened unduly to delay her transatlantic passage, the dirigible ZR-3, voyaging from Frledrichsharen to Lakehurst, was speeding along the ocean air lane toward the New Jer- ,sey coast shortly before noon today at the rate of 75 miles an hour. At that time she was approximately 1,300 miles from her destination. Maintenance of the same speed would bring her to Lakehurst early tomorrow morning.
 Before dawn today the messages from the big Zeppelin built craft in- dicated she was ploughing along towards the North American conti- 'nent at about 65 miles an hour. At 8 a. n., eastern standard time, how ever, the ZR-3 apparently was en- countering weather troubles in a strong northwest wind, which was holding her up seriously, the rate of her progress having dropped to no more than 25 miles an hour. She was then about 1,50o miles from Lakehurst, and almost due east oi that point.
 Within brief period, however, the giant dirigible seems to have shaken off the blow, or possibly to have foun da favoring current, for in the next three hours, at the end of which she was next reported. she had progressed some 200 miles and was travelling at a 75 mile an hour pace.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-14
DELEGATES ROBBED
s5 Attending National Poultry, Butter and Egg Mems Convention Held Up in Chicago.

Chicago. Oct. 14-Thirty-hve dele gates to the National Poultry, Butter and Egg Mems association conven- ton assembled in a. room on the ninth floor of a down town hotel, were held up by three men and rob bed, early today, of cash and jewelry valued at S10,00O. The police report was that a dice game was. interrupt ed.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-14
CHURCHILL DOWNS FIRE

Louisville, Ky, Oct. 1I.-Fire of undetermined origin swept a section of Churchill Downs, the Kentucky Jockey clubs famous track. today painfully injuring three tiremen and slightly scorching eight others. The property damage was estimated at saI, 1000.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-14
Quake in ScOtland-Is
 Registered in Washington

Fort William, Inverness, Scotland, Oct. 14.-An earthquake shock last ing two seconds was felt here and in the sorrounding districts yester- day evening. It shook the houses but caused no damage of any con- sequence.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-14
SENATOR F. B. BRANDEGEE A SUICIDE BY GAS;
 WORRY OVER FINANCIAL DFFICUL TIES SAID
 BY HIS. FRIENDS .!! n HAVE CAUSED RASH ACT
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Found In Unused Bathroom Note Telling Chauffeur Where To Find Remains And Warning Him To Beware of Deadly Fumes.

Washington Oct. 14.-Senator Frank B. Brandegee of Connecticut prominent for years among the republican leaders of congress committed suicide at his home here today. Worried and distracted his friends aid financial diff cue he went to unused bathroom the third floor of his house and just before dawn took his life by nhang gas
 He left in his bedroom note to his chauffeur telling him where the body would be found He bachelor and for years had lived alone.
 The note ascribed no motive verdict of suicide turned by the after he and the police had made p!ete investigation.
 Leaves Final Message Pencied in uncertain hand senate stationery the senator's last message said:
 October IS, 1924
 Dear George
 T enclose S10O for you and S100 for Emma and Rufus. M up in the bathroom the top floor 17th street. The top floor The floor above the one sleep If you or Lundy come up there beware of the gas. Goodbye.
 Frank B. Brandegee"
New Britain herald., 1924-10-14
FINE AND JAIL SHERIFF
Edward Palmer Of Greenwich Finel $150 and Given 20 Days on Charge of Driving While Intoxicated,

Bridgeport, Oct. 14.-Edward Palmer of Greenwich, a deputy sher- iff of Fairfield county, was fined s15O and costs and sentenced to twenty days in jail when he was ar raigned in the city court here today. He took an appeal under bonds of $500. Palmer is alleged to have been driving his car while intoxicat- ed. September 24, coiliding with an- other machine owned and driven by Edward Goldenberg of this city.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-14
GIVES U. s. THANKS
State Department Acknowledges Aid' Given Pliers By Captain Of Danish Cruiser.

Washington, Oct. 14.-The thanks of the Washington government to Captain West, commanding the Dan- ish cruiser Islands Falk for assist ance rendered to the army world fliers was conveyed in a. message sent by the state department today to Minister Prince at Copenhagen for transmission to the officer via the foreign office.
 Captain West offered the services of his ship to assist in guarding the flight of the planes, formed link in the chain of radio communications and furnished valuable weather re- ports without which 1t is doubtful whether the flight could have been continued" Rear Admiral Magraud- CT reported.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-14
PRoBE CHILD's DEATH.

Torrington, Oct. ll - Five wit nesses were questioned here today by Coroner S. A. Herman at his inquest into the death of Mary Eaters, aged 5, who was killed by an automobile truck on October ..
New Britain herald., 1924-10-14

ing that he had received the call and was considering 1t seriously. Yes terday aftern oon, President. Walter R. Fletcher of the Bible class called special meeting of the executive committee to get an expression of opinion to send to the officials of the Methodist church. It was significant that the committees action was unanimous In voting that he be re-
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New Britain herald., 1924-10-14

Waterbury. Oct. 14.-Governor Charles A. Templeton. upon learn ing of the death of Senator. Frank Brandegee stated that he had not as
 yet had an opportunity to look up as to who had the power to ap- point a successor to the dead sena- tor, but that he had referred the matter to Attorney General Frank Healy. The governor said that even in the event the attorney general gave ruling that the chief execu- tive had the power to appoint a suc- cessor he would not make such ap- pointment until after the senator S funeral.
 Governor Charles Templeton upon learning of the death of Senator Brandegee, said:
 T am deeply shocked at the sad news of the death of Senator Bran- degee. The state and nation have lost a valuable statesman and a faithful servant"
New Britain herald., 1924-10-14
OFFICIALS CONFUSED
 ABOUT NEW SENATOR
Do Not Know Just How to Fill Senatorial
 Vacancy

New Haven, Oct. 14.--The news of the death of U. S. Senator Frank B. Brandegee came with such sudden ness today that for the time being no one in official position in the state could say what procedure would be taken to fill the vacancy. It was evident, however, that an election cannot be held on November 4. The constitution of the United States provides for popular election of senators and the statutes of Con- necticut provide that all nominations for November elections must be filed not later than three weeks before election day. Under the statutes today is the last day for filing nomi- nations with the secretary of state for the November election.
 It Is stated with authority that it would be impossible to file nomina- tions for U. s. senator today and therefore the procedure would be for the governor at some later date to call special election. After this call is issued the political par ties would have to hold special con- ventions, each to make a 'homina- ton for senator or follow their party procedure in making nomina- tions.
 Inquiry among those well in formed in constitutional matters brought unanimous opinion that under the statutes the governor may not make temporary appointment and can only issue the call for special election to fill the vacancy.
 During the day 1t was understood that the situation as regards the election of a successor to MT. Bran degee was taken up for discussion because of the fact that the new session of congress will be convened in December and the republican ad- ministration nationally and in the state will not wish to have Conhec- tocut represented by only one sena- tor with the party balance of power as It is now. For this reason, it was said that special election may be called fortnight after the eIcc- ton of November f.
 The republican convention which would make nomination in such case, 1t is forecast. may prove to be one in which there would be several candidates.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-14
R-3 Due Tomorrow, WilFly Oper New England States Before Might
German Agents in U. s. Explain Dirigible Will Cruise Over Coast Cities Wednesday Before Co., ing to Lakehurst.
By The Associated Press.


 Lakehurst,. N. J., Oct. 14.-Captain Anton Heiner, who took the Shen- andoah on her maiden flight, anu F. W. Von Meister, American repre- sentative of the Melbach Motor com- pany, declared today upon arriving here to await the coming of the ZR-3, that they had definite infor- nation she would make consider able tour of Atlantic coast cities before landing here.
 "The ZR-3 will reach the Ameri- can coast in the early hours tomor- row morning" said Captain Heinen. "she Is headed for New York. She will pass over that city. probably Philadelphia, Baltimore and Wash ington and intervening cities, and will return here to land just before dusk tomorrow night"
 Captain Heinen declared he had intimate knowledge of the plans or he Zeppelin company and of Dr. Hugo Eckener, president and com- rlander of the Zeppelin on this light. His forecast was corroborat- ed by MT. Vonmeister, here in the interests of the German corporation which manufactured the motors car- ried by ZR-3.
 Captain Heinen declared he was convinced that the dirigible was run- ming on three motors m accordance with the definitely prearranged plan. and that before she berthed here she would total more than 5000 miles. thus breaking the record of 3.75o miles made during wartime invasion of enemy territory by the German Zeppelin L-5s.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-14
THE WEATHER

Hartford, Oct. 14.-Forecsst for New Britain and vicinity: Fair tonight and Wednesday; slightly warmer tonight.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-14

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New Britain herald., 1924-10-14

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Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-09-11

Georgia towns that were built
after a blue print, "laid out" as
widely-published historical
sketch of the city asserts, Sin
rectangular squares with wide
streets and avenues and the en-
tire city encircled by four drives.
To quote further from the
sketch in question:
"Sett1ed by Northern colon
lists, veterans of the War Be-
tween the States and their fam
lilies, in 1895. in the heart of the
South, the theme of united
country was woven into the
plans by naming the avenues of
which there were 10, eight of
them after noted generals of the
Northern Army and eight of
them after noted leaders of the
South.
Fitzgerald owns its own wat
er and electric light plant and
has a complete sanitary sewer
age system. with health record
unsurpassed in this state"
The city is provided with
four ward schools and high
school, with business and domes-
tic science departments. The pub
lie school enrolment averages
upward of 1000 and every pupil
is provided with free tuition and
free textbooks, these advantages
applying to the entire school
system.
This city is the seat of the A.
B. & A. Shops, employing be-
tween 400 and 600 men the year
around. 1t contains cotton fac
tory, employing 400 operatives,
and numerous lesser industrial
plants, 1t has three cotton ware
! houses, one tobacco warehouse
in which this year close to
| 100000 pounds of tobacco from
Ben Hill and neighboring con-
ties has been marketed at prices
ranging from II to IS cents per
| pound-and a tobacco re-drying
| plant.
| 1t has two national banks,
with combined resources in ex-
| cess of $2,000,000; IL churches,
a commodious public library,
with circulating library facilities
for the benefit of the rural popu-
lation of the county. 1t is one
of the best-governed cleanest
and most up-to-date little cities
in the entire South.
Besides the A. B. & A., Fitz-
| gerald is served also by the Sea-
board Railway.
Excellent Papers
Fitzgerald has two newspa-
pers, the Leader-Enterprise
weekly, and The Herald, semi
weekly, each ranking among the
most enterprising and public
spirited newspapers of the state:
Pryor Brothers, S. G. Jr., and
! ]. T., are owners and editors of
| The Herald, community "boost-
ers" from the word "go," and
the sole owner and editor of The
Leader-Enterprise is Isidor Gel
| ders, than whom no citizen has
done more to promote the devel-
opment of his section and imme-
date community along substan-
tial, conservative, solid and con-
structive lines.
Especially in highway and gen
eral rural development has Mr..
Ge1ders exerted untiringly the
influence of his own PERSONAL
ty and that of his enterprising
newspaper, and it is he. more
than anyone else, to whom Gre
dit is due for the establishment
and construction of the far-fam-