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New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
JURY DECIDES
 M'C0Y BE TRIED
But Nineteen Of Witnesses Heard
 When He Is Indicted

Los Angeles, Aug, a0,-Kid Mccoy, the boxing Beau Brummel, who, 60 years ago, strede into a Los Angeles hotel beasting eighty suits of elothing besides the fighting trunks in which he was to make his first ring appear snee here, today sleuehed on cot in the county iail, fifty-ene year old former Rugilist, broke, deieeted, awaiting trial on indictments charging him with murder, robbery and assault with intent to murder,
 Nineteen witnesses told the grand iufy yesterday how the hody of Mrs, Theresa Mors, dead Of bullet wound in her head, was found early wednes- day in the apartment she and Mccoy had oeeuniedi how few hours later the Nid burst into the Mers antique shop in the fashionable Westlaks shopping district, held up four men and slightly wounded two men and a woman.
 There were eleven others waiting 10 tH fy. but n comparatively brief ses- sien satisfied the jurors that there was eLGugh evidence on which to base the indictments charging Mccoy with the n "ider of Mrs. Mors with four counts of robbery. and with three counts of assault specifying intent 10 murder Sum and Ann sehapp. friends of Mrs. Mors and William G. Ross, a custom- nr who tried to escape from the Mors shon while Mccoy was in i'.
 District Attorney Asa Reyes said after the Indictments had been re- Il rned that he expected to' go to trial with tho murder case within month. tik;ng personal charge and "using every legal and fair means to secure 2 conviction"
 Meanwhile McCny's attorneys have begun 10 lay the ground work for an Insanity defense. aided by strange raying on the prisoners part yester- day. while states alicnists said they were feigned but which police admit ted looked genuine. One defense alienist examined the prisoner yester- day and three others will examine him today but will make no report on his condition for several days.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
RUM RUNNER WATCHES
 SALE OF OWN BOAT
], ., Jacksan, nt Rlaek Island Had Comanche Taken AaaF-nh Not
 Rid On il Al GO.i, Aueil0n,

New London, Aug, se,-After witr messing the sale for sss0 af tine launch eomsnehe seized about year age with 8 cargo Of liquor which was in his possession, Jehn s, Jackson Of Bloek Island today bought the sleap Alice (. for s3T, when these two and another craft were sold al public ane- lion al the customs house here in the presence of 100 spectators
 Jackson did not bid upon the c0ms anehe, the most valuable Of the three vessels when the bidding started al sl0A, but had few opponents when no bid on lhe Alice c, Joseph slgal Of Hartford, summer resident al Ocean Beach was the purchaser Of the comsnehe and Walter chapelle of this city bought the adsrJ, for ss0' The sale Nas under the direction Of Collector of Customs Harvey r, Bis- sell,
 Jackson Was captured on September 1a. 1928 when he tried 10 bring sa quarts of whiskey into New London aboard a shsrpie in tow of the Com anehe. During fstie encounter which featured the capture, Jackson is alleged to have attempted to throw overheard one of the officers who made the arrest.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
COOLIDGE PLEASED
 WITH DAWES SPEECH
Listens in on Radio and Con.
 graduates His Running Mate

Plymouth, Vermont, Aug. 2o.-- President Coolidge sent his hearty congratulations" today to Charles c. Dawes, his running mate, on the vice presidential nominee's speech of ac- ceptance delivered last night.
 With his family, Mir. Coolidge list ened in by radio in his fathers home here to the ceremonies held in Evans ton, Ill.,
 We have just heard your address his message to MT. Dawes read, with great satisfaction. offer you most hearty congratulations. Although Mir. Dawes is expected to speak in Maine soon 1t was said at the presidents home here today that no plans had been made yet for a visit of the wee presidential candidate with MT. Cool idge on that trip.
 Mir. Dawes conferred with Mir Cool idge early in July when he and Mrs' Dawes were guests at the Whlte House for several days.
 Meanwhile remaining close to his fathers home, Mir. Coolidge is deNot- ing his attention principally to resting. Only a few visitors have been received and though they told Mir. Coolidge of bright prospects in the campaign he has kept his thoughts on politics to himself.
 During & walk before breakfast this morning Mir. Coolidge stopped for a few minutes to pitch some horseshocs Later he received report on the home town Coolidge club from (. Bas- com Semp his secretary. MT. and Mrs. Rudolph kaufmann and Miss Helen Wright of Washington. visited with Mir. and Mrs. Coolidge for short while this morning.
 Earl kinsley. republican national committeeman from Vermont, arrived here last night and visited the club this morning. reporting later to C. Bas com Slemp, the presidents secretary that more than 14.000 names had been enrolled on the club roster. principally from tourists passing through.
 Thomas Edison, Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone, who called for short visit on the president and Mrs. Coolidge yesterday were among the latest to enroll. Each wore the club button on his lapel yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
CONTESTS COMING
 AT Ii. O.P.PRIMARY
Candidates for Three Conventions
 More Than Necessary

Those members of the republican nsrts wha look with disfaNoF ApnA contest for places on the several dele- cations soon 10 be selected eah pros mote harmony in tho party and avoid a contest hy withdrawing their own names, former Mayor George A. 2nlsT ley leader of the aalirmaphlne iorees in this city declared this morning,
 Discussing the events that lransnlr- ed last night when petitions TOT places on delegations were received by the town committee and Il was learned for ihe first time ihal there will be a contest for all three dele- cations the former mayer said he and his friends are not opposed to the nomination of Lieut. Gov, Hiram Bingham for governor and that he personally admires Bingham,
 After intimaiing that he had heard Of reports linking him with the La
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
VISCOUNT GREY RETIRES
 AS LIBERAL LEADER
Relieves Iiherai Pariy slieuld Have Head Who can Ghe Mere
 Time lo Work

London, Aug, se,-ln response 10 inquiries al Fall0den regarding the retirement of kiseennl Grey from the leadership of the liberal party in lhs house of lords, il was stated today lhal Lord Grey underlook The posi- lion in lhe iirsl place because Of dlttir culiies between the sections Of the liberal party
 lie made il clear al that time that he was unable 10 give hls full atlehr ton 10 parliamentary work or 10 take Inc lead on every question which might arise In lh, house Of lords,
 Despite reports 10 the contrary, there has been no improvement in his sight, which has been practically un' changed for the last SIX years, This condition continues to impose some Limitations an his political activity
 Niseount Grey feels that the time is approaching when he leadership Of inc party should he taken up by some one who can give his flll time to it' The change. so far as he is cons eerned, Will have no political slgnln- canoe and will in no way affect ms political work or engagements outside the house of lords,
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
COUzENS PLEDGES
 SUPPORT TO i. O.P.
NilI Work for Republicans Even
 fl He Is Not Nominated

Detroit, Aug. c0.--Senator Couzens who during the last session Of con- gross Was frequently aligned with the La Toilette group and whose repub- licanism has been questioned by po- litical opponents, announced : yester- day in two speeches that he nill sup port the republican ticket in Novenl- Der, irrespective of the outcome of the September primaries al winch he is a candidate for renomination.
 Senator Couzcns said he was grate- full for the recent endorsement of his candidacy by Senator La Toilette, but that he was seeking office as repub- lican, supporter of part, policies. He. added however. that. hn expected to have a part in the framing of those party policies and would not accept meekly as the party creed any thing handed him by others.
 Michigan, hc said, is republican in thought and his enemies were charged with attempting to create sentiment against him by challeng- ing the degree of his party allegiance.
 Senator Couzens said he probably WAS in error a year ago when he said the present prohibition laws were un- enforceable and that he was in favor of old fashioned beer.
 "But l shall say what l mean. le Eardless of the political error of the remarks" he added. Nothing I can do can change inc prohibition laws
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
City Items

MT, and Mrs, Arthur c, kimhall 0f sl Lexington street have been notified that their son, Gsergs Kimhsil, is ill with tensilitis in camp in Canada,
 Lunch al Hallinan's,-adNL
 le sale new going on al AEelred's Park stFeet.-adH,
 solly ROsenh0ltz of sss North street has had his license 10 operate meter vehicles returned by the Com missioner of meter vehicle. according 10 notice received hy the police,
 smith Business school opens Sept, 2 -adyt,
 Airs, Edwin Nelson and daughter, Doris. will leave tomorrow for New York where Miss Nelson Will study toe and Russian dancing at the chalif academy,
 Have the Herald follow you on your vacation, ise a wesk. cash with order, -adYf.
 unity Reheeea lodge will meet Aus gust ss and complete arrangements for the picnic ta be held at Middle Hsddam on August ss, Automobiles will leave The junction of south Main and Stanley streets at o'clock,
 Home cooked lunches al crowell's .sdvi.
 A son was born to Mr, and Mrs, Frederick Brink of Bridgeport on Aug. IS. Mrs, Brink was formerly Miss Evelyn Haygis of this city.
 Smith Business school opens Sept. 2 --advt,
 Mfr. and Mrs, Arthur ]. Kallberg of ht Lake Boulevard are receiving eon- on the birth of daugh- ter. born this afternoon,
 Smith Business school opens Sept. 2 --ndyt.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
ENGLAND'S DEATH RATE
 IS GROWING LOWER
Births Arc Not Increasing, However, Says Report By Ministry
 of Health

London Aug. 2o.--EnS glands death rate for 1923 is given as 11.6 per thousand, the lowest in recorded his tory, in report by the ministry of health. just issued. The total deaths were 444,76s, which figure is 42,00O less than in 1922 but represents 70 per cent under the age of fifty.
 The infant mortality rate is also the lowest recorded, dropping to So per thousand births in 1928 and rep resenting a saving to the nation of 46. ,ct babies.
 The birth rate, however, does not give the same satisfaction. The num- Der Of births was 75S,131, or about 2a,000 fewer than in 1922.
 Sir George Newman. who is respon sible for the report, claims the favor able showing is due to improved pub- lie health measures Cases of infec- tious disease during epidemics num- tered s44,o0o, a decrease of 7s,ooO and constituting another record in health annals.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
GREB-FLOWERS BOUT
So Decision Fight Between Middle
 weights Tomorrow.

Fremont, Ohio, Aug. 20.--Final de- tails in the arrangement for the mid dleneight bout tomorrow night be- tween Harry Greb, titleholder, and Tiger Flowers are complete, promoter Ray Bronson announced today.
 The bout will be ten orunds, no decision. Greb can lose his title only by being knocked out or by fouling. Flowers is in excellent shape and con- fident Grcb will be heavier than in some of his important fights, but says lie is in prime condition.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
Large Attendance at
 Funeral of Sen. Colt

Bristol, R. l., Aug. 20.--Bristol paid silent tribute today to |. S. Senator LeBaron Colt whose funeral was held this afternoon. The body lay in state in the late senator's home Linden Place. from 10 o'clock until noon, The funeral services were conducted by Bishop James DeWolf Perry of the Episcopal diocese of Rhode Island as- sisted by Rev. Charles Mason Gross of South Barre, Mass, and Rev. An son B. Howard, rector of St. Michaels church, Bristol. They were very sim
 pie. The committal was at the fam fly burial lot in Juniper Hill cemetery.
 The attendance was large, including delegation from congress and men and women from all walks of life.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20

Toilette boom, Quigley asserted that he had no use whatsoever for the third party leader and feels that Cool idge is the only logical candidate.
 When the petitions for places on the state convention delegation were read off last night it was found that there were 10 candidates, four of whom are generally regarded as Quig- ley followers, including the former mayor himself. There are eight can- didates for the six places on the con- gressional delegation and five who seek to attend the probate convention while only four will be selected.
 Those who seek election to the state convention are:
 Joseph r. Lamb, Fred O. Rackliffe, Mrs. Clara Diehl, August E. Wallen, Fred c. Haussman, Mrs. Gerda C. Fay George A. Quigley. Maxwell s. Porter Oliver I. Davis and Peter J. Pajewski,
 Those who are out for the congress sional convention arc: Anna M. Will ford, Thomas J. Cabelus, Stanley kar- pinski, Lawrence NJ. Stanley, Jennie hVlIlS ilulit iIoNui" " S' Rawlings and Hannah E. Hunter.
 The candidates for probate conven- ton are: George F. Spear, James J. Desmond Prospero Francolino and Amma Schaai.
 Former Senator Edward F. Hall fil- cd petition for state senator and since there are no other candidates, his nomination is assured. Represen- tative E. w. Christ who had been ex- pected to file a petition did not do so and he will not seek election as rep resentative in the fall campaign. Judge B. W. filling will be candidate for representative.
 Chairman William H. Judd of the republican town committee announce ed that the party primaries will be held Wednesday, August 27, between the hours of 4 and o'clock. school building in each ward will be used as | polling place.
 Ex-Mayor Quigley this noon issued the following statement touching upon the report that his wing of the party vas likely to bolt upon the nonina- tions believed to be favored by the so- called Machine branch" of the G. o. P.:-
 T have always presumed it is the right of any member of the republican party to take part in his party prim- aries as a candidate for any office within the gift of the party should he see fit. And if other members Of the party are so desirous of promot- ing harmony that they don't wish to have a. friendly contest for delegates to the various republican conventions there is a very easy way open to them to avoid contests this is by withdraw ing from the contest.
 '.As far as the talk Of my being op- posed to Lieut.. Gov. Hiram Bingham for the nomination for governor, ! myself have heard of none as yet snd in fact I am inclined to be friend lv to the nomination of Mir. Bingham.
 T fail to see why there should be any concern over the number ot can didates for the various delegations.
 "Furthermore, I have heard II re- heated that I was not in favor ot President Coolidge. My being for or against President Coolidge could have little effect on the general result. l flo sish to say, however. that I have no use whatsoever for La Toilette. ana I am an ardent admirer of President Coolidge whom I regard as good and sound. and the only logical candidate.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
Child Fatalities Decrease
 Due to Community Effort

Chicago, Aug. 20. -- seven cltles which have reported complete figures on child accident fatalities to the na- tional safety council show reduction of 10 per cent in such fatalities for the first six months of 1924 as com pared with the same period in 1928. The council attributes the reduction to safety teaching in schools and to or ganized community safety.
 Deaths of children in the seven cities for the first half Of 1924 was 3SS and 419 for the same period in 1928.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
DAMAGE TO GRAIN.
Electrical Storms Do Much Harm to
 Manitoba Fields,

Winnipeg, Aug. 20.-Further wide- spread damage to Manitoba grain crops was indicated in meagre reports today of havoc wrought by the severe electrical storms which have swept the province the past two days.
 Ten thousand acres in the Fox War ren district were reported to have suf- fered an so per cent crop damage by a furious hail storm, accompanied by torrential rains and a violent wind. In the Carberry district 1000 acres were reported to have paid heavy tribute to the elements. while S5 per cent crop loss was indicated over a considerable area near Brookdale.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
ENGINEER DEAD

Lawrence. Mass, Aug. 20.-George II. Diman. former consulting engineer of the American Woolen company, died suddenly today at his home. 60 Abbott street. He was born in Fall River, 79 years ago. and until his re- tiremcnt q few years ago had been with the American Woolen company from the time of it's founding. He held membership in many engineering societies.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
Northern Central Railway
 Bond Issue Approved

Washington, Aug. 20.--The North ern Central Railway company today was granted authority by the inter- state commerce commission to issue sS,300,o00 of general and refunding mortgage five per cent gold bonds to be delivered at par to the Pennsyl- vania Railroad company in partial settlement of certain expenditures made for additions and betterments.
 The Pennsylvania Railroad com pany was authorized to assume obi- gation and liability as lessee in respect 10 the bonds with the stipulation that the bonds are to be sold at not less than go per cent of par.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
KIWANIANS PLAY BALL
Scheduled! to Meet Hartford Club This Afternoon-Local Speakers Make Hit at Luncheon.

The New Britain kiWanians were scheduled to cross bats with lhelr Hartford brethren at o'clock this afternoon at Walnut Hill park, but in spite of that fact, they ate as heartily at the weekly dinner this noon as they have eaten at past ones. Coach Ashley alone kept training, refusing dessert The batting order announced by the coach this noon was as fol- lows: Lemmell, h.; Leavitt, C.; Par kcr. ss,; Ashley, D.; Hawkins, f.; Cur ran, 3b.; Hawker, cf.; BostWlck, 2o'' skinner, rf.; Tenn, Howard, Pape, substitutes. A close game was prom ised by the local players.
 Several members of the local cluD were called upon to spcsN this noon in the absence of an out-of-toWn speaker, and they responded 60 well extemporaneously that it was decided that they could equal the outsiders II given a chance to prepare. In the future it is planned to schedule one of the club members about every fourth week and to have one ready to fill in if a visitor is forced to call ms speech off at the last moment. Jo- seph Ward will be the speaker next week.
 It is planned to have about To members of the local club go to Wa terbury next Wednesday noon to the meeting there. but the luncheon here will not be abandoned, Morris D. saxe taking charge in place of Presi- dent Charles Hawkins. Labels adyer- Using the New England district con- vention of Kiwanis in Pittsfield, Mass" September 23-25, were given out to be pasted on automobile w1ndshlelds' Elmer w. Pape won the weekly prize, a necktie.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
FATHER wALsH's FUNERAL
Many Priests At Thomaston Pastor's
 Burial Services

Thomaston, Aug. a0.--The funeral of Rev. John H. Walsh, pastor Of St. Thomas church here for 19 years, vas held at the church today
 Right Rev. John J. Milan, bishop of the Hartford diocese was celebrant of the pontifical mass. Other officers were: Deacons of honor, Rev. Richard shortell Ridgefield. and Rev. John D. Coyle, New Haven: deacon or the mass Rev. James Broderick, Terry vile; sub-deacon, Rev. Dr. McLaugh- lin. Waterbury; thurifier, Rev. Will liam Gildea, Torrington. Rev. WIZ liam McGurk of Waterbury delivered the eulogy.
 There was large attendance or priests of the diocese.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
2O9 Filipino Scouts
 Tried on Mutiny Charge

Manila, Aug. 20.--A court martial trying 2o9 Filipino scouts on charges of mutiny growing out of their re- fusal to obey orders, concluded the taking of evidence and the case was taken under adrisement. During the trial some of the defendants testifed that they didn't obey orders because non -commiss ssioned officers gave con- ficting and irregular commands. The accused scouts, when called as wit nesses. showed lack of knowledge of English
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
q. F. D. TIBBITs DEAD

Troy N. r.. Aug. 20.-Charles Ed ward Dudley Tibbits of Troy. for mcr President of the Walter A. Wood Moving and Repeaing Machine com pany of Hoosick Falls, and vice president Of tn. American Rights as- sociation. died yesterday at Murray Bay. Canads. according 10 vori re- ceived here. He was 90 yAss old Monday.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
HIT AT SHOT PUT

Derby. Conn. Aug. 2o.-Anthony Cusano. Of New Haven. is at the Grif- fin hospital, seriously injurey with possible fracture of the skull as a re- suit Of an injury at Camp Palmer at Lake Housatonic a few days ago when r. vas struck or the head with an eight pound s,.st which the boys were hurlinCs
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
FIRE IN STEAMER

Balboa, Canal Zone, Aug. 2O.-Ihe steamship Mexican on the American Hawaiian line. bound from San Fran cisco for Boston and New York, has arrived here with fire in her hold. Work of unloading the cargo from the fire area began immediately but an in- vestiSation showed that the vessel was in no serious danger.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
Man in Hartford Jail
 Fled Prison in Ohio

Hartford, Aug. co.--Joseph II. Mli- Ter alias Joseph Non Mueller, arrested In Hartford last week and serving a iaii sentence at the Hartford county iail for theft is an escaped convict, according to telegram received today by the Hartford police from the warden of the Ohio penitentiary He Is thought 10 have escaped from that institution.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-20
JAPANESE REGRETFUL
 OVER 'ZANNPS FAILURE
All Preparations Had Been Made to Receive Australian Aviator Whose
 Flight is Over.
pv Tba Associated Press.

By The Associated Press.
 Tokio, Aug. 2o.-Regret was ex- pressed throughout Japan today when news was received here from Hanoi French lndo-C China, telling of the overturning of the plane of Major Pe- dro Zanni, Argentine round-the-world dier. while he was taking off for Can- ton, As Zanni's plane was put out or commission 1t is believed he will make no further attemut to continue. It has already been decided that he would not attempt to cross the Paclhc'