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New Britain herald., 1924-05-31
Identification Yet to Be Made-May Have Been Strangled or Beaten to Death With Blunt Instru- ment.

Middltown, Conn.,. May Sl.-State
 police were called from Hartford to-
 day to aid Coroner L. A. Smith in his
 investigation of the death of the woman whose body was found in the
 Connecticut river at North Cromwell
 yesterday by l.. F. Bidwell Of East
 Hartford. No Identification of the
 body had been made up to noon to-
 day. Medical Examiner Dr. Charles
 E. Bush, in the report of his autopsy
 sent to Coroner Smith today, stated
 that he could not determine the
 cause of death until the contents of the stomach and other organs are analysed. There were several possI-
 bilities the doctor said but the only certain fact in regard to the death was that it occurred before tho body was placed in the water as there was no water in the lungs and no other indications of drowning.
 The woman might have been struck with a sandbag or other blunt instru- ment or might have been strangled pr. Bush said, Because of the con- dition of the body which had evident ly been in the water for at least two months. any such marks would not be distinguishable, he said. There was nothing about the body or in the clothing by which identity could be and ID marks. either cx- ternal or internal pointed to violence.
 Coroner Smith today obtained detailed description of the woman and the clothing which she wore. She was apparently about 25 10 s5 years Of age, feet, ela inches In height, weight about lSo to no pounds. Tho body was fully clothed, with heavy wooden coat of dark tan trimmed with braid and one tan suede glove in the coat pocket. The dress was a one-piece slipuI Df hue ma erial with white polka dots and a band of braid about the neck. The blouse and bloomcrs were of silk and Inc corset bore the mark "Tacody No. l ,a' The underwear was a heavy l 'otton union sint. the stockings Of | lark gray or black cotton with a lrop stitch, and the shoes dark tan ,Nfords size , with rubber heels. rn- Ter the coat was q heavy sweater or an wool with dark brown and yellow 1 tripes across the chest. There was Jack patent leather belt about the waist Tho woman's hair had been Iobbed and was brown in texture but he features were SD distorted that Of them could not be ob- aimed
New Britain herald., 1924-05-31
HELD BY HIS HEAD
New Yorker Found Dangling From Ties Of Elevated - Trains Pass Oser-I'iDally Released.

New York. May 3i.--Suspended by his head, which had been caught be- tween two ties man believed to be r. J. Mpllins, of Queens. today hung from an elevated railway track in Brooklyn until he was rescued hy tiremen who cut away the ties. In adition to being in danger from elo- vated trains, the man also hung above trolley cur tracks SD feet be- low.
 Police were unable 70 account for the fact that the mans hody was be- low the tracks and his head was damned between inc ties Only his chin saved him from falling. He was suffering from lacerations and a possible fracture Of the skull. from which he was said to be in critical 
 The police believed that several trains had passed over the victims head before he was discovered.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-31
ASK FOR NEW TRIAL
Counsel For I,oria Brothers. Don,j,t. cd of Second Degree Murder. to ple Appeal.
Appeal.

New Haven. May S1.-Counsei for Michael and Louis T.oria, of 'Sswsrt, N. J.. found guilty Of second Cerree murder by a jury in the criminal su- perior court her Thursday have taken an appeal to the state supreme court on the ground the verdicts were against tine evidence.
 The Loria brothers were sntrnced to life Imprisonment in the state pris- on by Judge Allyn l.. Brown after t1,e jury returned verdict Of guilty. The two men were previously sentenced to prison for life when they were tried in Litchfeid county but the su- preme court granted them a new trial. They were charged with the murder of John Sissere al North Canaan on August ,. 1921.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-31
CHORINE SUES TINNEY
Iollies Gil Now Demands SiOO 900 Damages From Actor She says As- sanltcd Her Brmally.

New York. May 31.-Frank Tinney. the blackface comedian who is out on bail under charges Of felonious assault preferred by Imogene Wilson of the 'Follies.' was sued by her today for slOo.o0o damages for injuries sustain ed several days ago when, she al- ieges. he attacked her in the uptown apartment he maintained for her.
 Papers in the civil action were serv- ed on 1fnney as he left court. accom- panied by his wife, after having ob- tained an adjournment Of the criminal case until next Friday His bail was continued al s2.jGg.
 Miss Wilson tainted as her attor- neys served the comedian with sum mons in the s1gO.eG0 suit. Mrs. Tin neN clinging to her husbands arm, eyed the chorus girl with a smile.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-31
FLIMFLAMMER AT WORK
MT. Williams" Collects S5 From Robert Buddc on Contract He said Mrs. Bihlde Had Signed.

man who gave his name as wil- Hams. and represented himself as an agent for q sewing machine concern. called at the lunchroom operated on Main street by Robert Buddp and told him that Mrs. Budde had sent him there to collect s5 on contract she had signed for the purchase Of a machine. After the man had Jeff. Budde called his wife, and she told him that she had signed no contract for the purchase of sewing machine. The company inc man claimed 10 represent was then called. and Budde was told there was nobody by the name Of Williams in it's employ. The affair was reported to thc police.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-31
MORE FIREWORKS OCCUR AT DAUGHER7Y HEARING TODAY
 AS FINK ASSAILS WHEELER
20 Inches of Snow
 In Lander, Wyoming

Lander, Wyo., May sl.-More than 20 inches of snow fell here during the past "A hours, weather bureau statement today said, and about eight inches of snow still remained on the ground. Precipitation for the week. official figures issued last night pointed out was BIT inches. Late yesterday snow in this section turned into rain.
 Some loss of livestock is pre- dicted. Streams are running at unusual depth for this time Of the year, but trouble from high water is not anticipated.
 Railway washouts in some parts of the state were reported last night.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-31
CITY MARBLE CHAMPION
 OFF FOR BIG TOURNEY
Alexander Zaleski and His Father Leave for
 Atlantic City

1 Alexander ZaleslIi, marble cham. ! pion of the city, of the Elihu Burritt
 Junior High school and his father 1 Masyan Ealeski, Of 99 Booth street.
 started for Atlantic City late this aft crnoon where Alexander will repre-
 sent the city of New Britain in the national marble championships to be played there next week. They win make the trip via Philadelphia, where they will join tho other contestants tomorrow morning and take part in n
 special iaunt over historic grounds in the neighborhood Of that city. They
 will arrive in the city by the sea to-
 morrow afternoon where all contest ants will be lodged in boardwalk ho- tels for tho coming week.
 Haleski won tho Herald Junior Achievement foundation marble tour namcnt held in this city. He elimin- ated all eontenders from his school and later met the other school cham. pions at Walnut llill park, where he proved 10 Do the best shooter under | years, thereby winning the city cham pionship, n gold medal emblematic of this, and trip to Atlantic City. He elected to take his father with him as 
 Sixty boys from as inant cities in the nited States have been chosen city champions by methods similar ,n lltoSe used in New Britain and they VIII play off for national honors next week. In addition to the tournament many entertainments have been plan. ned Tor them by Atlantic City busi- nessmcn.
 MI expenses of the Zaleskis will Inc pald by the Herald and tho Junior foundation while thev 're In Atlantic City and on route.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-31
.uuo0 'p1On1,TTn1 T1
 .CN

Chicago May 3l.-Robert E. Grove, states attorney an- nounced early today that Nathan E. Leopold J and Richard Loeb youthful members of wealthy Chicago families and both postgraduate students at university he had confessed that they kidnapped and murdered yeaod Robert Franks son Jacob Franks retired millionaire pawnboker and manufacturer
 Planned It Last November
 They said they planned kidnapping in great detail last No- Vember both through spirit of adventure because they wanted the $l0000 they demanded said Mr. Grove The youths said they determined upon definite victim and that the Kidnapping and murder of young Franks merely incl dental ' ~
 Went Off As Arranged
 The kidnapping carried every detail as planned including the victims death Mr. Grove said Leopold and Loeb confessed He said Leopold admitted writing letter to the fater of the Franks boy demanding S00O0 that the auto mobile used to spirit their victim rented machine ~ Hit, Then Stranged
 The little fellow killed by blow on the head and then stlangled, States Attorney Grove declared.
 "A chse wrapped with tape was used to strike the blow"
New Britain herald., 1924-05-31
Maid, On Job for an Hour,
 Steals Gems Worth S25. 900

New York, May s1.-Empfoyed for an hour as a maid in the Riverside Drive apartment Of Mir. and Mrs. Her man Plaut. a woman identified as Elizabeth Holirahan, 4S years old, de- parted with jewelry valued at s25. GOO. the police reported today. Mrs. PIaut said she engaged the woman Thurs day in answer to an advertisement. Soon after the new maid went to work Mrs. Plaut and her daughter went shopping. When they returned the maid vas gone; so was a jewel case containing valuable rings. bar pins. watches and bracelets.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-31
Woman; s Body Found in Riuer at
 Middleton; Murder IS Suspected
IN SIXTH WARD
 OVER COUNCIL BE
Gorback and Fay Candidates to oF" oced Maery, Elevated to Alder
 manship.

Sixth ward members of the com mon council are deadlocked on d choice 10 fill vacancy in the council caused by the elevation of John A. Maerz from councilman to alderman.
 Two candidates are in the field eX-Councilman A. Gorhach and Thomas Fay, both of whom live in the Belyidere section of the ward. Gorbach is understood to have the support of Councilmen John O'Brien and stephen A. Lynch, while Alder man Maerz and Councilman James Dunn are said to favor the election of Fay.
 A special meeting of the council will be held before the regular June session to elect a new councilman. and unless compromise is reached before that date, two nominations will be made and the entire council will NCte.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-31
NORWICH MAN SLAIN
His Companion In Pawtatuck Quarry Boarding House is Found Tncon- scious This Morning.

Pawcatuck. Conn, May 3I-The au- thorities are Investigating the murder of Fred Pierto of Norwich, a quarry worker, whose body was found in Q stable here early today. George Wilkinson, also Of Norwich and A quarry worker, was found uncon- scious in the room fin ths stable which the two men had occupied and vas taken 10 hospital at New Lon don.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-31
China Internationally
 Recognizes Soviet Govt,

By the Associated Press.
 Moscow. May 51.-China has rec oFnized Soviet Russia and the recor- nition is unconditional. the Soviet for eign office announced today without giving any details az 10 the manner in which the recognition was sc- corded.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-31
Will Seek POstponement
 On Farm Relief Measure

Washington. May s1.-Notice was served in the house today by Ksurg- sentative LonEwoFth the repubjicag leader. that he would use every rneaas to postpone vote on the McNary- Hauzen farm relief bin until rext week He made this a5uouncernent after objections had been made 10 his proposal for vote Tuesday.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-31
Jap Note of Protest Is Formally Handed to Hughes

Washington. May s1.-Ambassado dor Hanihara, acting on instructions from his government delivered today to Secretary Hughes the protest made by Tolio against the exclusion provision of the new immigration act. The am- bassador called at the state depart ment shortly before noon and was re- ceived al once by Secretary Hughes. Neither he nor the secretary. II was said. would have any statement to make
New Britain herald., 1924-05-31
Fire Threatens 10 Burn
 One Section of Norwich

Norwich. May s1.-Fire today dam aged the American Eouse. a three story building in shetrrket stree. firemen being called in from Tafttflie and XaHtic 10 assist the city force. Many occupants were taken ont by the Bremen. The place Was owned by A z. Paznik and was rented Hv Jesepa s-aHislavck. as a rooning Louse. The loss vas aBout sia.bna
New Britain herald., 1924-05-31
HARIEnRn WINS MErr

The triangular league High school track meet this morning at Willow brook park was won by the track team Of the Hartford High school. beating the New Haven team bv about tzo points. The final srores ir points for each team taking uart were. Hartford. 4 I-4. New Haven. 42 I-1s Nsp Britain. a Ia
New Britain herald., 1924-05-31
Will Protest Against
 New Jitney Stations

Residents Of Arch street and yicin- fly are circulating a protest against inc proposed establishing of jitnoy stations at the north end of Central park and corner of Walnut and Arch streets. They claim that the present stations, corner of Main and Church streets and Main ard Court streets are convenient points and object to any change being made.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-31
Holderness Regains His
 British Championship

By the Assgeiatsd Press.
 St. Andrews. Scotland. May sf.- E. W. E. Holdefness former British amateur golf champion. today regain- ed his title by defeating r.. F. Storey. captain Of the Cambridge university golf tes m. 3 mp and to play in the final round or play for the title.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-31
TIGHT RETURNS TO BE
 ANNOUNCED BY HERALD

Tor the benefit Of the boxing fans and others interested in thr Gibbons-Carpentier match at Michigan City. Ind. this after noon the Herald will give begaphone bulletin ser1ice of the battle round by round. Tire preiiminaries start at ?. m. and thebig bon, is likely 10 start between 5 and o'clock. central standard time. There n an hours difference betwen eastern and central standard time.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-31
Sing Sing Prisoner in
 Successful Break Today

ossininE. Y. Y.. May s1-Morris Kildare. serving a years sentence for attempted burglary in New York. es- capped from Sing Sing prison today.
 Prison officials said that Kildare had apparently succeeded in mingling With the trustees who were marched through the gate this morning 10 work cH thn new prison outside walls
New Britain herald., 1924-05-31
S.4R.iZEN TO wTD

New York. May 31.-A marriage license was issued today to Gene Sara zen. professional golf champion, and Miss Mary Henry Of Miami Beach. Fla. They said they Eonld be married on June la. sarazen is 2s years old and Miss Henry is IS.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-31
THE WEATHER

Hartford, May sI.-FOreast for New Britain and sicinity. Fair tonight and sunday: little change in teTHpeTafure.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-31
AlZLIONALRES' SONS CONFESS KIDNAPPING AND MURDER OF FRANKS BOY M CHICAGO, DECLARES
 DISTRICT ATTORNEY AFTER GRULLVG ACCUSED

Nathan Leopold l9 Son of Manufacturer, and Richard Loeb Is, Son of Vice-President of Sears Roebuck X Co-Planned Abduction Last November But Had No Victim in Mnd-Slain Boy Beaten and Suffocated to DpaH; ,ag Youths Calm in Pose For Newspaper 0'' tJ.,d5d '}>PV sAre UnbeIieving
New Britain herald., 1924-05-31
MILFORD COTTAGE
 CRASHED BY PLANE MerWin'S Beach Structure Un-
 rOOfed and Twisted WAS MAKING TEST FLIGHT
Biplane Owned by Pride Aerial Corp. 6 New Haven Disabled and Falls This Morning-Faulty Engine Given Given as Cause of Tumble,

Milford, Conn. May 31.-Engine trouble caused a Curtis biplane of the
 commercial type to crash into an un occupied cottage at Merwin's Beach, on the shore of bong Island Sound this forenoon, partly unroofing the build ing. The two avlators were slightly injured. The machine was wrecked.
 The biplane was owned by the Pride Aerial Corp. of New Haven and in it were Ralph w. Pride, president of the company and Arthur Holland, a pilot of international experience. The ma chine had just been started from hill near Merwin's for a flight to Mitchell field, l.. l. and the engine went dead as it was about 100 feet in the air. The machine went into a dive and was stopped as it banged against a five room cottage owned by Mrs. Nathan F.. Platt at the foot of the hill and close by the edge of the water. The cottage is fully furnished but it is es- timated that it will cost $l.000 to re- pair the roof and walls. Only short distance away is the summer home of s. z. Poli, theater owner New Haven,
New Britain herald., 1924-05-31
Crash Heard Plainly

The noise Of the crash was heard for a considerable distance and the early arrivals in the beach colony and at Woodmont were quickly on the scene. Mrs. Platt lives next door to the cottage which was damaged.
 The machine landed right side up in the dooryard Of the cottage. Tho two men crouching in the cockpit as the machine came to a stop. They had their life belt on and attached.
 Holland received a few scratches and bruises, Pride had a cut on tho hand.
 It is understood that inc machine had been taken for d test flight pre- paratory to tho company putting three machines into service from its aviation Held. newly laid out, which IS not far distant and which Is in New Haven avenue between Milford and Wood mont
 Mir. Pride, it is understood ascrib. cd the acidcnt to a fault in the engine.
 The roof Of the cottage is slanting one andfths aiIpland glanced oa it. Beside the roof damage the cottage it. self was twisted slightly on it's piers by the force of the impact.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-31
Ghisel Found by Renorlers

The chisel was found by Herald and Examiner reporters about four blocks from the school which the Franks boy attended.
 States Attorney Grove added that ether was to be used if the boy had not been killed as he was. This, he said, was all explained in the confess sion,
New Britain herald., 1924-05-31
To Call DanpIlertr.

At the end Of Means cross-exam- nation, Chairman Brookhart an- Eounced that the committee desired tc hear Former Attorney General Baugherty next Friday.
 Counsel for Mir. Daugherty agreed to communicate with their client and advise the chairman whether he could appear on that day.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-31

tc0ntinusl on Pass 10
New Britain herald., 1924-05-31

Average Daily Circulation Mss MsSA Eth hn''"s lO,574
The Washington times., 1924-05-29
GOURMETSARE
TO RESUME
MEETINGS

The receipt Of cards Of invitations
from lie Club des Soixantes Gour.
NETS" for a dinner dance at the
Montgomery Country Club toYnor.
row evening has revived interest in
an original and amusing organise
tfUn. Formed something over a
year ago, the club members used
to meet each day for luncheon at
the Hamilton Hotel, q table being
reserved especially for them and
members and their guests drop
ping In when the spirit moved
them, sure of obtaining a good
luncheon in congenial company.
The club includes many of the
bachelor diplomats representa-
tiveS Of the young married set and
a few girls, among the notable
members being the Spanish Am.
bassador and Nine. Riano and the
Italian Ambassador. J. Henri de
Sibour Is the moving spirit Of the
organization. At the dinner dance
tomorrow there viii be some hun.
dred guests. The club luncheons
at the Hamilton will be resumed
after having been in allegiance for
a time.
Rear Admiral and Mrs. w. H. H.
Switzerland will leave here early
in June for NahAnt, Mass, where
they will remain four months.
The Washington times., 1924-05-29
NAVAL OFFICERS WIN
WASHINGTON GIRLS;
MANY WEDDINGS
Parties For Popular Girls Contribute to
Gatety Of Present Season; Miss Funk
n First June Bride.
By. JEAN ELIOT.

customary beg the question what Washington girls
would without the army But wonder anyone
called attention to the mannerddgg from the
st weddings in the ongn which the sailor lads
getting ahead of the soldier boys
Beginning with the marriage June Of Miss Emma S daugh-
Surgeon General and Mrs E. S Lieutenant
Walton Fleming u NJ finds that the pretst and pop
MAR Washington girls have sucubed the attack Of
navy Miss Agnes Ashford daughter Of Mr.
nOen Ashford to be married Ensign Robert Pierre Robert
u NJ and the day Miss Leila Voorhees, Scott daughter
a Mrs. Scott and the late Major Scott become
The Washington times., 1924-05-29
WILBUR VISITS NEWPORT
FOR COMMENCEMENT

Prince Bibesco, minister Of Ru.
mania, who has been at the Ritz.
Carlton Hotel in New York for a
few days, returned yesterday to
Warrington. Princess Bibesco, who
Eae with him, will remain at the
nal q few days longer.
The Washington times., 1924-05-29

ant L. n. Bayly. A. q. r.. son OF
Mrs. Bayly. A destitute Washing
ton boy has been supported in mem
DRY Of Lieutenant Bayly since tie
week Of his death in. France IN
March, 1913. His body IL buried at
Euresnes, near Paris, In the Gene
terry which was cOneecfated laht
May 30. Mrg. BASly was present
on that occasion and placed flowers
on her sons grave in the name Of
the BoolIlovers Club.
=
Major General and Mrs. Henry r.
Allen were the guests in whose
honor the Counselor Of the German
Embassy and Nine. Won Lewinshi
entertained at dinner last evening
at their residence in Sixteenth
street.
The Washington times., 1924-05-29
TO LIVE IN BILTMORE, N. C.
FOLLOWING MARRIAGE TODAY

The marriage of William Todd
Ashby, Of Washington and Miss
Grace Wolcott, daughter of DIR. and
Mrs. Joseph A. Wolcott, Of Water
town, Mass, took place today at
noon in the church of the Incar.
nation. the ceremony being per.
formed by the Rev. George w. At
kinson. Only relatives and a few
close friends witnessed the cere-
mony and immediately afterward
Mr.. Ashby and his bride left for
their wedding trip. Miss WoIcott
was given in marriage by her
brother, John G. WoIcott.
Mr.. Ashby il private secretary to
Mrs. George w. Vanderbilt and he
and Mrs. Ashby expect to make
their home in Biltmore, N. c., in
future. Plans were originally made
for the wedding to take place late
in June, but the date was advanced
in order that DR.. Atkinson, who is
an old friend Of the bridegroom, and
who ia sailing shortly for Europe,
might officiate.
The Washington times., 1924-05-29

by his brother, DIR. William E
Forbes, as best man, and the
uShers will include Harold v. Sem
ling. Ralph r. De Prez, Ralph M
Harris. and Thomas NJ. wilkins.
GRADUATES OF MISSIONARY
COLLEGE ARE MARRIED.
A pretty wedding ceremony took
place in the Takoma Park Seventh
Day Adventist Church last night
when Miss Ethel Elizabeth Long
acre, daughter Of Professor and
Mrs. c. 8. Longacre, of 1O2 Park
avenue, Takoma Park. was married
to Harold B. Hannum, Of Cleveland
Ohio.
Both received their degrees Of
Bachelor Of Arts In the 1923 class Of
the Washington Missionary College
ana during the school term lust
closed he was director Of the music
department Of the Southwestern
Junior College, Of Keene, Tex.
The ceremony was performed by
the brides father, who is one OF
the leading clergymen Of the
Seventh.Day Adventist ienonnina.
ton, In the presence Of q large com.
pany. The church was QrtlsticaIly
decorated with palms and other
potted plants, as well as baskets of
cut flowers, including pink and
white peonies.
The bride was accompanied by
four bridesmaids and preceded by
Miss Esther Mae Hannum, sister OF
the bridegroom, who was the flower
girl. The bridesmaids werc Misses
Anna Elizabeth Quinn, OF Philadel.
pnia, cousin Of the bride; Alice
Woodruff, Marie Rogers, ana Elise
Peasants, of Lynchburg, Wa.
The bridegroom, accompanied by
MS brother, Charles Hannum, who
acted as best man, and Professor
j. w. Osborn, Of Washington Mis-.
slonary College, entered from the
pastors study.
The bride wore q white satin
gown and veil to match. with a
crown OF orange blossoms. She car.
ried a bouquet Of white roses and