New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
kRANTz HELD UNDER
 BONDS OF Sl5,OOO
New York Broker Is Arrested as
 Fugitive From Justice
NO NEW RAILROAD STATION
Additions to Freight House Con tcmplated by New Haven" Road Boys in Court For Theft From Store.

Bonds of s15,oOo were fixed by Magistrate Corrisan in the seventh district court in New York yesterday in the case of Samuel krantz of a5eS Grand Concourse, that city for appear ance on May 23 at 9 o'clock in the morning to answer 10 a charge of be- ing fugitive from justice from this city. It is alleged that Krantz was instrumental n the disappearance of about s25,Oo0 in stock certificates of the Arizona Power Co, bought by Mrs. Edith NJ. Cook of SI Main street, this city. krantz was arrested yesterday and gave notice at once that he will fight eXtradition to this state, consc- quently Detective Sergeant Daniel J. McGillicuddy of the local police re- turned empty handed. When Krantz was arraigned, it was found that he was 42 years old and that several years ago he had served a sentence for burglary in the Elmira state prison.
 Clues were uncovered this morning, which may lead 10 the arrest within a short time Of the two other salcsmen in the Cook deal, Vincent and Dubrin. The two men, with Krantz arc said 10 have given Mrs. Cook common stock certificates when she bought preferred stock. She turned the stock over to them upon the assurance that they would return with the preferred shares but since then their absence has been conspicuous.
 In tho meantime eNtradition papers are being prepared by State Attorney Hugh NJ. Alcorn at the request of of Prosecuting Attorney James T. Mather of this city to bring krantz to this city to answer charges aaginst him.
 Contemplated changes in the local railroad equipment provide for addi- ! tions to the freight department instead Of the long awaited passenger station. according to adVices from railroad circles this morning. The present freight station will be added to so that stores will occupy the ground floor facing on Main street, while the upper floor will be devoted 10 offices. Tho passenger station will remain as 1t is for the present. Superintendent J. ]. Snarely of the Waterbury division. which embraces the local railroad de- pertinent was in tho city a few days ago looking over tho general situation.
 The additions and changes at the freight station will provide greater tracking space for Inc freight depart ment. a necessity because or inc in- creased traffic that the city is attract ing.
 General Health Conditions Good
 General health conditions about the . city are in good shape, according 10 ! a checkup by the board Of health. All preventivcs has been taken to ward 1 off d smallpox epidemic or any other spread of disease. Scarlet fever had a run in the community but this has been well stamped out while measles have had sway of a short duration.
 Funeral a Bernard Hynds
 The funeral Of Bernard 1iynds will ] be held at S;3Q o'clock on Thur-day at his home on Goodwin street. A solemn high mass of re- quiem will be celebrated at St. Joe seph's church at o'clock by tha pas for. tho Rev. Oliver T. MagnrH. The burial will take place in st Thomas 
 iudulph Ilargro,e
 Rudolph Hargrovc. . years old. died at the home Of his parents Mir. and Mrs. Adam Harerove of % sixth ave- nue yesterday. following a short ill- ness. The funeral was held this after noon at 2 o'clock. The burial took place in ihe West cemetery.
 Boy Thieves Arrested
 Five boys. Of ages from too ii years. were before the local police court this morning. because of q series Df thefts from the Woolworth store on Main street. Restitution was made by Inc parents and nolles were entered n the case. Tho store management has been annoyed for some time by .he action ot boys in running into thc and snatching articles from he counters
 Meriden opens season
 Mcridcn wili open the state lcacu against the New Departures n this city on sunday afternoon at Mnzzy fold. Special arrangements have been made for the throwing of he first baIl oter inc plate and among The officials present will be President ]. Tracy aud Secretary Io- 'eph Carroll. both Of this city. secrc- inry Carroll is also manager Of inc local nine. Mir. Tracy was president Jf inc old state league. that fiUurishcd for manr years and included ihc lead ns mines Of the state.
 Boy Sspnuf Meeting
 Reception plans for the entertain uent Of the Boy Scouts Of the Con 1sr!icut western disffiet meeting. which takes ir this city srs being dis .usscd hy the local scout council. as he scouts of the district will hold heir gathering in New I;ritain on Nay 2s. Tn. srouts of the eastern listrict sill hold ii1eir gathering in Few Britain on May 17 and the local icouts Will he represented by ENecu- i've Alfred Breckbill. President -harles +. Riley Of ihc council and dber scout officials. The meet in this ity will be one 10 be remembered by he visiting scouts as The planners. fn .harEe of ihe Heemtnts have a piendid program in siew. In addi- ion 10 luncheons. the entertainment aCiiities of the city will he taxed for he benefit Of the visiting troops. bout goo scouts and scout officials Ire expected fo attend. making thS he largest gathering of scouts EN ally in years.
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