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New Britain herald., 1924-04-21
JUDGE TEARS UP WRIT
 AND MAN AVOIDS JAIL
But Alcorn and Maltbie In. terfere and Stevens May
 Have to Serve

Hartford April ?i. -- Charles c'Chuck'D Stevens, proprietor Of the Mountainyiew inn in Canton, is not in jail although he was given a 15-day sentence ten days ago by Justice of the Peace Frank ". Fellows and the reason, 1t developed in the superior criminal court here today, is that Judge Fellows tore up the mittimus on the threshold of the county jail Monday morning just as Stevens was being ushered in by Sheriff Ira E. ketcham Of Collinsyille. Without A mittimus ,the county jaller could not hold Stevens. so after this novel sus- pension of his sentence the hotel pro- prietor was free man. He was ar rested ten days ago and found guilty Of having liquor in his possession with intent to sell. Judge Fellows fined him s4O0 besides sentencing him to IS days in jail.
 States Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn conferred today with both tsteyen1 and Judge Fellows and the latter was given a scolding by Judge William NJ. Maltbie. Justice Fellows left the courthouse to consult an attorney be- cause Judge Maltbie and Mir. Alcorn had told him that if he did not issue another mittimus committing Stevens to jail mandamus would be pro- cured compelling him 10 do it.
 Attorney Alcorn today gave public notice to members Of the bar that hereafter he has asked the court Co require that application by members Of the bar for the release of their clients from jail be made in open court and the reasons publicly stated. The power of a judge to release a prisoner before the expiration Of his sentence has resulted Tn a situation misused by some attorneys he said. He has learned that few sawyers had taken large fees from their incarce- rated clients after holding out to them the promise of speedy release. They would take them to the judge in an- other part Of the state and affect communication afier a certain period.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21
ts AUTOS DESTROYED
Three Firemen Slightly Hurt Today in Fire in Derby That Causer Damages Totailing S2O,0O0.

Derby, April 21.--Nineteen automo- piles were burned and three flremen slightly hurt in a fire which de- stroyed the Fiat garage. in Hawkins street. run by Dlgio spina, early to- day. The loss is placed at s20.00o.
 The flremen were hurt by flying bricks after a gas explosion had blown out the front wall of the building. John Fogarty was made unconscious and he and William McHale had treatment at Griffin hospital. later going home. The third man was hurt in less degree.
 The garage was entirely of brick and was badly wrecked. It was owned by Samuel and Michael Musto. The fire started either from cigar cite or a short circuit on electric wires in the opinion of those about the place. A high wind drove sparks over wide area but as rain was fall ing these did no additional damage.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21
COMMITS SUICIDE
 AS OFFICERS WAIT Harry Luce of Warrington Ends
 Life After Being Arrested ACCUSED OF BEATING WIFE Dramatic Climax at His Farm During
Dramatic Climax at His Farm During Visit of Prosecutor Churchill and Constable Pipkin With Warrant For His Detention.

Harry Luce of Church street, New ington, shot himself through the head, killing himself instantly this morning while being placed under arrest by Constable Albert F. Pipkin and Prosecutor Almaran Churchill for as- saulting his wife,, Luce was about 47 years old.
 According to the story of the affair told by Constable Pipkin. Luce has been drinking heavily during the past two weeks and the Newington police made an investigation yesterday in an effort to locate the place where he secured his liquor. Before leaving the Luce farm. they put him to bed in a drunken condition.
 This morning Mrs. Luce called John Walsh, a neighbor. to come over to the house as she was having trouble with her husband. Mir. Walsh was not at home at the time. so his wife called Constable Pipkin, who went for Prosecutor Almaran Churchill and then proceeded to the Luce home.
 Refuses to Accompany Officers
 They went into their house on their arrival and Mrs. Luce told them that her husband beat her with his fists and threw a chair at her. After as- saulting her, he went to the barn 10 milk the COWS and was found there by the officers. They questioned him about assaulting his wife and he ad- mitted that he had trouble with her, that he didn't want any more said about it and told them to go away.
 They tod him that he must go along with them but he refused to so. fipkn then took him by the arm but he released himself and started to go into the grain room off to one side. Pipkin grabbed him again and just then Mrs Luce came in- 10 the barn. She was asked if she wanted him arrested and she said yes, that Luce had been causing her trouble for the past 70 years and if was going to be stopped.
 Luce then asked the constable 10 be allowed te go into the house and wash up as he had not had time to do so before. That was agreed to and he went Into fhs onse with the consth. le ari easheat himself. going out again Into the yard. Prosecutor Churchill was fixing a tire that had been punctnred on the trip out when they returned to the yard and Con- stable Pipkis started to help him.
 While they were doing this. Luce asked them if it would be all right for him to go into the barn and empty a milk pail. They gave their consent and he went into the barn. A few seconds later they heard a
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New Britain herald., 1924-04-21
DEATH BLOWS TAPS FOR
 VETERAN OF CIVIL WAR
Charles F.. Kempshall Diee At His His Home, 2i2 Main Street
 At Age Of ss.

Charles Ebenezer Kempshall, a vet eran of the Civil war. died at his home at PIP Main street this morning. He was TS years of age and was em- ployed at the Stanley Rule and Level plant for 80 years, having retired some time ago.
 Mir. Kempshall was with the iith Illinois infantry during the Civil war and was a member of the local c. A. +. post. He is survived by two daughters. Mrs. William l.. Lydell Of New York and Mrs. Edward Perkins of Suffield, and one sister, Mrs. Louis Andrews of Unionville.
 Funeral services will be held at the E. c. Porter funeral parlors We'd nesday afternoon at o'clock. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery Rev. William Ross will officiate.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21
FATHER KILLS SLAYER OF HIS SON IN COURT Chicago Man Refuses to Await Due Process
 of the Law

Chicago, April el.-A father re- fused to await the process of law but shot and fatally wounded his sons slayer. John Rose. outside a court room in the county building today.
 A half dozen shots rang through the marble corridors and threw the coun- ty courts into a turmoil as Rose dropped. He died in a nearby court room.
 Rose was facing trial for murder in connection with shooting at the Checker Taxicab company's plant.
 A man named Sexton. said by the police to be the father of Roses vic tim. and to have shot Rose, was rushed to a cell.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21
c,Rp SAILS MAY

Chicago. April 2l.-Georges Car pentier. matched to box Tommy Gib- bons at Michigan City. Ind. May si, viii sail from France May 3. Match maker Fitzsimhlons vas advised to- day. He fs expected 10 arrive in Michigan City about May II 10 es- tsblish training quarters
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21
TRACTOR KILLS FARMER
Thomp~on,illc Man Meets Death When Macbine o,efIurns. Crushing Him --Son Iinds Busly.

sThompsonvills. April .i. - David Stillson. farmer and milk dealer. va. kiued today when q tractor. which he was operating. overturned backward. crushing him beneath it. He was drawing load ef wood from e wood lot about a mile from home when ths tractor wheels settled in the mud and the machine turned over. Siillsonls son. who had left him to go home on an errand found his fathers body when he returned. Stiilson is sur vivsd by a widow and four children.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21
TO REPAIR COURT OF HONOR
Original Contractors Get Job Putting Posts in Good Condition for Next Memorial Day.

Contracts nave been let for the irn- proyement an1 repairs 10 the Court of Honor in Walnut iIill park 10 the original contractors, tlie William H. Allen Co. and the John Boyle Co. The cost Of the improvements will amount 10 between s70n and s750. which amount recently Nas appro- priated by the common coancil at inc request Of the chamber of commerce.
 The job will be completed by May 30. The committee in charge con- sists of George II. Dyson. chairman: Walter H. Hart. C. l.. Sheldon. Peter Pajewski and Edward oRren.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21
WILLIAM F. DELANEY
 CLAIMED BY DEATH Former Postmaster Dies at
 Home on BaSSett Street PROMINENT IN CITY'S LIFE of | ft.,
As Lawyer, Leader Of Democratic Party and City Official He was Ac- lively Associated With History of New Britain.

Following an illness of several months duration, former Postmaster William F. Delaney died at l0:30 o'clock last night at his home at 6S Bassett street.
 The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock from St. Jo- seph's church where a solemn high mass of requiem will be sung. Inter- ment will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
 Mir. Delaney's health did not permit him to attend to the duties Of his office as postmaster for the last few months of his term of office, but he attended a farewell gathering in his
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21
BOB HAIRED BANDIT
 FINALLY CAPTURED
Caught With Husband in Florida
 Afraid of Being Shot
BIRTH GIVES COPS CLUE
Child Born April ii Which Later Died, Tipped on Police Who Inter- cepted Telegrams-Husband Said to Have Confessed Shooting.

Jacksonville, Fla, April 2t.- Preparing to return to New York this afternoon in custody of two New York detectives, Edward Cooney. 25. and his wife, Celia Cooney, 20, the bobbed-haired holdup woman, today confessed to the whole affair, according to De- tectiye Gray, of New York.
 The man is said to have con- tessed to the majority of the charges filed against the pair, and his wife freely talked of the most recent affair. the robbery of the National Biscuit company's plant in Brooklyn, in which one man was seriously wounded. The cou- pie waived extradition and told the detectives they would be s,ad to return to New York and were ready to stand trial.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21
Veteran Traveller Makes
 276th Trip Over Atlantic

New York, April ef.-J. H. Har- gieaves. world champion octogensrian sea traveller. compieted his s7sth crossing Of the Atlantic when the Bal- tic arrived from Liverpool to- day. Mir. Hargreaves. who is re- tired wool merchant and maEistrais Of westmoreiand county. England. said he had been in the United states for every presidential election since 1870.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21
Rep. KnutsOn Indicted
 On Serious Accusation

Washington, April 2l.- Represen- tative Harold Knutson of Minnesota and Leroy NJ. Hull of Washington. ar- rested on serious charges recently on Virginia road. were indicted today by an Arlington county, Virginia grand jury.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21
MAY BE CoUNTERFEITER

Bridgeport. April 2i.-Thomas Mici- iizci, a coal peddler was arrested to- day and is being held in default of ss.o00 bail pending the arrival of secret service men from New Haven. He is charged technically with breach Of the peace. following complaint that he had passed four counterfeit 2s cent pieces on one of his customers
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21

! hopor recently at the post office. 1 Thursday his condition became ctiti- cal md hope for his recovery was | given up yesterday.
 i He was ono of the leading members Of the bar in this city and was active , in politics for more than a quarter Of a century. For 22 years he was a member of the democratic town com- mittce, i5 years Of which he served as secretary and four years as chair man.
 1 Mr. Delaney was married in 1900 [ to Miss Anna McCabe. They have two sons. Frank, a student at Yale, and Edward, a student at Trinity. survly- ing, besides his widow and sons. are two sisters. Mrs. William ]. Farley and Mrs. George Mofiitt.
 Born in New Britain. William r. Delaney was born in this city August 23, 1870. and spent the days or his youth in inc Delaney home on Alien street. He was edn- cated in the old town school under the Sisters Of Mercy Of St. Mary's con- vent when the school and convent stood on the corner Of Lafayette and High streets. which site is now occn- pied by the Corbin screw division Of the American Hardware corporation.
 Upon completing his primary train ing he entered New Britain high school Early in his high school career he became identified with ath- letlcs. particularly track events and baseball. In the former sport he was regarded as one of the states leading high school boy sprinters. and in the latter game occupied the pitchers mound in many Of tho big games.
 Lawyer More Than g Wears.
 After leaving high school he enter cd Albany law school. He proved an apt scholar of Blackstone and upon completing his studies in 1899 enter ed the practice Of law in this city.
 One of Attorney Deaney's first renturss in public life was his candi-' dacy for clerk of the board of select men. to which position he vas elected. The position was similar to that Of clerk of the board of charities. the care Of the poor. schools. etc. being a duty Of the seiectmen. and while at- tending 10 the duties of ilat office he gained a thorough kuowicdge of city government.
 Tn 1896 he was elected 10 ttic com mon council. sertfmg two years.
 Appointed Postmaster
 With the change of administration that came tn the election of Wood row Wilson as president Of the United states. Mr. Delaney became a eandi- date for the office of postmaster to succeed Ira F.. Hicks. i warm con test ensued as 8 result of which the republican incumbent held over for several months. and finally Mr. De- ianey's name uas submitted for ap- pointment. He received a temporary and later fhe permanent appointment was given him.
 tnder the administration Of Mayor i. VI. Paonessa he served as q mem Der of the park commission. He ac- cepted the comfnissionership after the pos. office department had consented 1 10 tl1e suspension of rule or the de- par1rnenf He vas active in the work of this commission and put much time l and effcrt 10 the preparation of the 4
 tContinrsd on Thirteenth PsgsD
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21
RATE CHANGES DEFERRED

Washington. April st.--Sew srhed- uies for revision of class and comrno- dity rates from the Atlantic seaboard and defined territories to points in Arkansas. Kansas. Louisiana. Okla homa. and Texas on the water and rail and all rail routes were ordered sus- pended today to August l g by the in terstate commerce commission. The new schedules will result In both in creases and decreases in commodity
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21
SEVEN KILLED, SCORE HURT
 W WEEK END AUTO CRASHES
Two Children and Man Meet Death in New Haven, Two
 Persons Die in Durham Wreck and Two Men Meet Death in NOrwak-J H. Brady of This City Injured.

New Haven, April 2l.-seven per sons are dead and a score or more suffering from injuries as result ot automobile accidents in various parts of the state over the weekend.
 County coroners are busy today ir this city. aliddletown and Bridgeport investigating deaths.
 Two Killed In Elm City.
 Tn this city inquests were opened today m the cases Of two children, Dorothy Silvergilt, 1e. struck and killed by a car. driven by Mrs. Viola Hawkins. who is said to have been learning 10 drive. and Domenic Aitro, l6, struck by truck while riding a Bicycle in the street.
 Police here are searching for an unknown autoist. who drove away after striking and fatally injuring Charles Friel of Highwood. a suburb. This Is the third accident of this char acter within a few weeks.
 Two Killed fin Durham.
 At Durham last night Michael Polk, %. of Bridgeport, and Miss May Monetts, 2S. Of Stratford, met death when seven passenger car driven by Frank Polk, brother of the dead man. skidded and turned turtle. Six other injured occupants of the machine are reported recovering.
 Norwalk Fatalities.
 At Norwalk, Joseph Urban of Bridgeport and Vincent Dubanowitz Of Norwalk. both musicians, were killed when Urban's machine crashed through bridge rail and plunged in- 10 the Norwalk river. Two other oc- cnpants of the machine were appar- ently unhurt and one Of them said Urban had hit another machine pre- viously in Bridgeport, and remarked that having plenty Of insurance" le didn't care"
 Six Hurt In Crash.
 Six persons hurt here in the crash or cars owned by Fred Jones Of this city and John pentiana of South Man chester. late Saturday. are all reeiv- ering. | was stated.
 Joseph Szauerda, ?7, Is held at Mer- iden on a reckless driving charge ae . result Of striking Louis Soboleski, 5, who Is at the hospital. said 10 be sui- fering from a fractured skull. Nil- liam F. f.arkin, ot Hartford. in the hospital at Mi5dlctown, will face a charge Of driving a machine while under the influence of liquor as soon a. le fe Hrs His car iiYdred '1 two aceldenis. In ons Of which New York machine on tho Cromwell road was smashed and one of the occupants slightly hurt.
 |. II. Brady Injured.
 ]. II. Brady Of New Britain suffered slight internal injuries when his car crashed into a telephone at winsted. Cars Of Roscoe Benjamin. driven by his Secretary, and Walter Ander- son. Torrington. collided near Burr vile late Saturday night. Anderson's car was smashed but no one injured.
 Chillrca Struck Here.
 New Britain reported two children struck and injured and three arrests, two Of drivers. who were 10 be charged with operating their cars while under the influence Of liquor.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21

New York, April 2l.--A mes sage to the New York police to- day from a detective in Jackson vile quoted Celia Cooney as say ing:
 Tt was all through me that my dear Ed went wrong. My hus- band did not do any shooting"
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21
THE wEaTHER

Hartford. April zt.-rorecast for New Britain and vicinity: Increasing cloudiBess followed Dy rain Iate tonight or Tues1sy.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21

Jacksonville, Fla. April ?i.--Cecilia Cooney, %, believed to be the bobbed- hair bandit wanted in New York on seventeen charges Of holding up es- tablishments and with assault with intent to murder In connection with the shooting of Nathan Mezzia at the Brooklyn plant of the National Biscuit company April i, was arrested here early today. Edward Cooney. s5, who said he was the young womans hus- band, also was arrested. He is said to nave confessed he was responsible for the shooting Of Mezzia, and that his sife did not fire.
 Both Were We'll Armed
 Two New York detectives broke down the door of their room in odging house only to be confronted with & pistol in the woman's hand and two held by the man, but the girl shouted that they would not fire un. .ss the officers shot. and the couple was taken without further trouble.
 The girls hair, naturally brunette. had been dyed blonde, the officers said. s
 Traced by Telegram
 The couple was traced. said the de- tectipes. through the birth here April II to Mrs. Cooney Of a baby, which died. The New York bandit woman had been identified as a prospective mother. Cooney from here Is said to have wired his mother for money and ihe telegram was intercepted at New York.
 The girl. according to the officers said Cooney had wanted to shoot her and commit suicide when they were gaining en4ance, but that she told him not to fYfe unless the officers fired. The couple had booked passage on a steamer leaving Wednesday for New York. The officers said they would start with their prisoners for New York tonight.
 Girl cries "Don't Shoot Detective Casey said the girl cried. Don't shot and won't" when the door Of the rooming house crashed in. She smiled, police added. as she hand cd over her pistol.
 The couple were known here under the name of Sheehan. Mrs. Cooney wore an expensive chinchllla coat when she was brought to police head quarters. She had her hair arranged SO that il did not appear to be bobbed. She is a brunette although her hair had been dyed blonde. She displayed no nervousness and smilingly refused 10 discuss holdups.
 Cooncy Very Nervous
 cooney, on the other hand, was ex- tremely nervous and the police ex- pressed fear that he might attempt suicide. "Ed told me he wanted to kill him self" Mrs. Cooney was quoted as say- ing. "He wanted 10 kill me too. and said he had made up his mind that The police wouldn't get either of us alive. But while the police were break . ing into the room I begged him not . to kill me or himself, and not to shoot at.the police unless they fired first"
 Led Police Long Chase
 New York, April 21.-Activities Of
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21
!AIna,s Rooze on ran

F. NJ. Boucher. former justice de- pertinent agent testified that during his employment there was always . supply Of liquor in a safe in the chiefs office.' meaning the office Of the chief Of the bureau Of criminal in- vestigation Of the department cf justice. This liquor was always given 10 people," he said.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21
Led Police Long Chase

New York, April 21.-Activities Of the bobbed haired girl bandit who po- lice believed today had been captured in the person of Celia Cooney, arrest ed early this morning by Detectives Casey and Gray in Jacksonville, Flori- da, had bafled the New York city department for three months.
 The gun-girl first appeared in Brooklyn early in January when she boldly held up a shop with the aid of a male companion. Before the end of March, the list of hold-ups In which a bobbed- haired young woman, parti- cipated had jumped to sixteen.
 Police were unable to say how many of the hoIdups were charEeable 70 the Cooneys. Most of them. # no- tIced, indicated similarity in bandit technique,
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21
Disrcganlesi Warning

According to Lutz. who was in the front seat with Urban. the driver was unacduainted with the road and dis regarded his warning to slow down at the curve. Urban. he said, was going too fast to make the turn and the car smashes through the bridge railing. fell on it's nose into the water and turned over. Lutz and Lukszewicz swan ashore and the police were mo- tifed.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21
Car Goes Into River

Norwalk, April el.-Two people were instantly killed and two others escaped serious injury when 6 large touring car, operated by Joseph Ur- ban Of Bridgeport. crashed through the iron railing of the bridge span ming the Norwalk river and plunged into the water when it failed to make the sharp turn on New Canaan ave. nue late Saturday night. The dead are Joseph Urban and Vincent Duba- nowitz Of Bridgeport. Julian Luk- szewicz of Bridgeport and Joseph Iitz Of this city were unhurt
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21
TiSt of Injurwl

The injured are Michael Aflis of New Haten: Frank Poik. driver and owner Of the machine: George shep- par5 and Louis selskk ali of Bridge port. and Anr and Catherine Non eits of siratf4d. sisters Of the dead girl. Their injuries are not considered serious
 The machine was going from Md dletown 10 New Haven and in round ing a turn at the bottom Of a hill . field and turned over.
 Polk and Miss M0nstts were rushed to the hospital hut died before reach ing Middletoen. Both were bHrt in- terualiy.
 The state police are fnt tesiisatins the cause of the fatality.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21
Her Speciality

The rirl bandit specialized in drug and grocery stores. Picking out a place in a residential section. the holdup woman would enter nonchalantly. ask for some merchandise. and when the shop-keeper faced her, would point a pistol at him and order him to give her the contents of the cash register.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-21
Found At His Home

It was at first believed that Lutz was killed when the police failed to find him fin the car or near fife acci- dent. The river was dragged and if was not until the police visited his house. nearby. that they found Lutz had gone home to change his clothes
 lutz said that Urban had struck another car in Bridgeport earlier in the evening and did not stop as he shad ''pienty of insurance on the ma chine and didn't care" The dead nen were musicians and came to Nor walk from Bridgeport 10 arrange 10 play at a wedding.
 An inquest sill be held here Tues day afternoon by Coroner John J. T'14etau of Bridgeport