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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-04
DEATH CHEATS MAN
OUT OF CLEMENCy

Death cheated Fred Bacrmann,
Bexar County man sent to the peni-
tertiary for two years on forgery
conviction, out of pardon. 1t ar
rived at the state institution a short
time after he had died. His wife,
whose efforts to obtain a pardon final
ly were successful, has brought her
husbands body back here for inter
ment. 'r
Baermann was sent up for two
years. Knowing he was in i'll health.
the wife appealed TO Governor Miriam
Ferguson for clemcncv. Her appeal
was signed by the district attorney
and district judge who tried the case.
1t was granted.
Then Mrs. Baermann, armed with
the official paper. went to the pcni-
Tertiary. There she was informed her
hesband had died and had been buried
in an unmarked grave. The body was
disintcrred and turned over to the
widow.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-04
Habby;s Tired
of Wife
Beating Him Up

The "Jiggs' OF San Antonio
has reached his limit Of endur.
ance.
Nursing a cut and bleeding
head, he applied at the Robert
b. Green hospital for treatment
Monday. 1t was the third time
within the last so days that nc
has sought treatment for similar
wounds.
"My wife whipped me-" he
told hospital attendants, dis.
playing a deep cash In his scalp.
lie did not say what had
aroused "Maggie's" ire, but ad--
mitted he had been worsted in a
physical combat with her and
that he had been knocked down
and out, SO far as resistance
was concerned, when she welded
a potato masher with telling
effect.
IL am getting tired Of con-
tinually being beaten up this
way" he told police. 81 wish
you would 60 talk to her and try
TO get her to leave me alone"
He would not prefer charges,
however.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-04
HIPLESS MAIDS PASSE
AS CURVES REAPPEAR
By BASIL WOON
Universal Service staff Correspondent.

PARIS, Aug. 4.--The first fashion
openings reveal
THE woman Of delicate curves
returns, and the flat-chested hipless.
angular woman vanishes as a factor
in fashions.
2-The athletic underwear type
of sleeveless frock disappear, and
sleeves return, tightly wound.
3-The modish length viii be just
below the knees.
Among the innovations by Jean
Patou is the double waistline, Of
fccted by shaping in the gown at the
waist with second "waistlinc" where
the pleatcd frock begins in the neigh
borhood of the hips, and twin trains"
sweeping the ground to the right and
left.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-04
NEW ORLEANS GETS
REALTORS MEETING
By Unlrersnl serrice.

CHICAGO, Aug. 4.-The mid-win.
ter meeting Of the National Associa-
tion Of Real Estate Boards will be
held in New Orleans in January, it
was announced here today.
Projected state and national legis-
latiOn affecting real estate will be
discussed by representatives of the
national body and its 545 member
boards. Robert Jemison Jr.. of Biz
mingham, president-elect of the asso-
citation, will be installed at the New
Orleans meeting.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-04
MAYFIELD PLANNING
LONG STAY IN TEXAS

AUSTIN, Aug. 4.-Earlc Mayfield,
United States senator from Texas
who returned today from Dallas. took
occasion TO correct the published
statement that he had left Dallas Sat
urday night for Washington. II shall
be in Texas until just week or two
before the converting Of Congress in
December and will fill numerous
speaking engagements this fall" he
said.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-04

The Moore Building stands at the
intersection of Houston Street and
Broadway-in the very heart of
the business district. Nearly every
street car line in the city passes
this strategic corner. The principal
bus lines are only a block away.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-04
TEXAS A. & M. GETS
HIGH MILITARY RATING
BY Universal Service.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Aug. A.
Thirty-five colleges and universities
and q high schools we're given sDe-
cial commcndation by the War De-
pArtment today for exceptionally high
standards of military training and SOL
dierly discipline.
Among the distinguished colleges and
universities are the A. & NJ. College
of Texas, and the state universities Of
Georgia and Maryland.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-04

silk and velvet are extensively used
while imitation fur comes into its
own. Principal colors are green, gold,
purple and mauve.
A jersey effect is present in most
of the winter models.
"The whole psychology of the sea-
sons fashions is that probably many
seasons to come will be dominated by
the taste for sports and dancing"
said Patou.
Among those watching the parade
of the ManneQuinS was Senator Ar
thur Capper. who appeared 60 be
avidly drinking all the facts about
the dressing trade.
The Deauville, season has opened
with Americans in the majority SO
far MS foreign attendance is concerned.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-04
$675 and up

Come in tomorrow and view for yourself
this wonderfully attractive display of the
worlds finest Grand Pianos, assembled here,
side by side, in one place, under one roof, and
you will be able to compare styles, finishes and
values as you have never been privileged to
compare them before.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-04
GALES SETS DATE
LIMIT ON CLAIM S

MEAlCO CITY, Aug. 4.-Prcsident
Gales has issued decree that all
claims for damages caused by revolu-
tionary forces and other claims which
do not come for decision before the
general and special American Mexi-
can claims commissions must be filed
before December 81.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-04
CONSUL A. P. GARLIC
BACK FROM MEXICO

Consul General A. r. Garlic has
returned from Victoria. where he at
tended a meeting of the Blue Cross
Members Of the organization gave a
banquet in his honor while there.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-04
ALLEN {. CAMERON
DIES AT GALVESTON

GALVESTON, Aug. ALLEN T..
Cameron, Us, for twelve years treas
urcr Of Galveston and a resident uf
the city all his life, was found dead
at his home here by his son.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-04
FIT I'll AVENUE
HOMES LOSE
To STORES
c o m m cree Is Steadily
Marching on Few
Last Strongholds.

NEW YORK, Aug. 4.-The turn
over in Fifth avenue real estate de-
velopment in the seven months ending
July 81, was approximately 500, O0O,-
coo.
This is about one-third the total
land and building expenditures in
Manhattan for the same period.
IL you have a sentimental interest
in what globe-trottiDg foreigners have
declared the most wonderful thorough
fare in the world, better take a good
look at it the next time you are in
town.
Tomorrow one may hang his hat in
a cafeteria where once stately man
sion rose.
For northward the current of COM
merce takes it way on, Manhattan
Island and massed social and financial
influence has been powcrless to divert
its flow.
LAST REDOUBT.
Sale of the Cornelius Vanderbilt
chateau, holding the block between
Fifty-seyenth and Fifty-eighth streets.
to syndicate for DEVELOPMENT"
marks the collapse of the last redoubt
in what was once the very stronghold
of residential excluSiveness.
One by one the family holds of the
Astor. Fish. Huntington and Wander
bilt lines have fallen to the unceasins
beat of the waves of barter and sale.
The same memorable pressure from
the south which transformed lower
Fifth avenue first into wholesale
houses and then into lofty buildings.
has taken over the great gargoyle.
fronted, bronze-doored villas of New
1ork's admitted social leaders and
with magic swiftness has changed
them to exclusive shops and apart
ments.
FINAL STAND.
A final stand is being made by
few loyal retainers of the old order
behind the rampant of Central Park
south.
Another rear-guard action is being
fought at the newly established colony
of the wealthy in Sutton Place. to-
ward the East river in the upper SOS.
Mrs. Vanderbilt retired there when
she sold her avenue home a few weeks
ago for S4.000.OO0 as a site for n 20.
story apartment and business struc-
ture.
'i,s..A 2o-story hotel will hold the site
Of the late Colonel John Jacob As
tors home at which. according TO So
cial tradition. Ward McAllister, ar
bitter Of Cotillons, drew up his list
of 400 eligibles and submitted it 10
the dowager Mrs. Astor for approval
CHURCH DOOMED.
The beautiful Frick mansion is to
become a municipal art gallery and
the home Of the late ex-senator VIII
liam A. Clark, "the copper palace" is
being mentioned in real estate gossip
as doomed.
An apartment hotel is going up to-
replace the Hamilton Fish seat and
the historic Church of the Heavenly
Rest. the Sabbath rendezvous of the
smart set in the first decade Of the
century, is to disappear so that n
commercial skyscraper may be reared.
The Russell Sage home long since be-
came n florist establishment.
Even the hotels have bowed to the
advance.
The address Of Delmonico's world
famous lobster palace" is now held
by 30-story building and Sherry's by
bank.
The Waldorf Astoria, after long
holding its avenue frontage intact, is
reported to be considering a rental
offer Of 100000 year for the lower
floor remOdeled into stores.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
CHIEF HART ARRESTS MAN
 TO SAVE HIM FROM HARM
Salvatore Diblas Taken Into Custody to Thwart Attack by Jealous Husband.

A possible murder was nipped In the bud by Chief William C. Hart of the police department last night when he took Salvatore Diblas into custody and locked him up at police headquarters for safekeeping. The action of the chief was taken after he had been informed that a man who has a wife and five children had sworn 10 kill Diblas because Of al- legged persistent attentions he was trying to force on the mans wife.
 It is tho second time that Diblas life has been jeopardized within a period of several months, as a few months ago he was the target at which Angelo Louri emptied a re- volver in sensational running chase on Washington and Myrtle streets.
 When taken into custody last night Diblas had a knife, the blade of which was slightly over three Inches long and was operated by a button that caused 1t to shoot open.
 The chief said that no criminal action will be taken against Diblas, but an effort will be made to have him leave the city.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18

paving in this summer, on Elm street and Hartford avenue He said 1t is the aim of the board to widen all streets possible. this being neces- sary because of the change in traf- flc conditions. Hartford avenue will be widened four feet.
 On Myrtle street the board is lay ing an underground conduit system preparatory to paving that street to Grove street. Improvements are be- ing planned on a short stretch of road at the foot of South Main street, which will involve the mov- ing of trolley rails.
 It is planned as soon as possible to pave Stanley street from Chestnut to Kelsey and the street will be widened when this work is done, be- ginning with widening of eight feet between Chestnut and Park streets and decreasing to a widen ing of four feet at the other end. Washington street from Myrtle 10 Broad will be paved soon, also. The chairman stated that the board plans to improve all streets leading into and out of the city first. West Main street from the park entrance to Russell street, he said, is in de- plorable condition and a permanent improvement of some kind will be made there.
 The city now has 40 miles of ma cadam streets and 70 miles of dirt roads he said.
 Mr. Conlon stated that one of the projects in mind in the near future
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New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
". E. DOOLITTLE, 67, DIES
 AT HARTFORD HOSPITAL
Prominent Mason Contractor and Ardent ProhibitiOnist, Succmbs
 tn Several Months Illness.

William E. Doolittle. CT, for a number of years one of the leading mason contractors of New Britain, died yesterday afternoon at the Hartford hospital after an illness of several months. He was born in Watcrtown and was the son of David and Sarah Baldwin Doolittle. He came to New Britain in his early youth, being associated with his father in the mason contracting bus mess. Many Of inc buildings in the city were erected by Mir. Doolittle, He was an actice and enthusiastic member of the prohibition party for several years. and was that party s candidate in numerous elections,
 Mr. Dou}ittle leaves one son. liar vey Doolittle of this city; two daugh- ters. Mrs. Leonard B. Burt of Hart for, and Mrs. Nicholas Bugel Of this city: two brothers, D. Edward Doo- little of Denver. Co.,, and Burton B. Doolittle of Middletown; four sisters, Mrs. Orrin Hosford of Newington. Miss Alice Doollttle and Mrs. Her bert N. Lockwood of New Britain. and Mrs. David D. Stocking Of Wea- togue; and three grandchildren.
 He was a member Of Royal Ar canum, The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Erwin Mortuary chapel. Rev. Theodore Greene will officiate and burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
HAS SLEEPING SICKNESS
Mrs. J, r. Morgan, Wife or Finan- cier, Stricken Sunday and Still Is Seriously Ill.

Glen Cove, N. Yn June IS R- Mrs. J. P. Morgan, wife of the finan- eier, Is seriously i'll of sleeping sick ness at her summer home at Matine- cock Point on East Island, her phy- sicians announced today. A, morning bulletin said her condition wasslight- ly improved.
 Mrs. Morgan was stricken while attending church services last Sun day. Mir. Morgan, who was cruising In Long Island Sound on his yacht, The Corsair, was summoned by wire less, and reached her bedside some hours afterwards.
 He, with his two daughters, have been constantly at the bedside ever since. Several doctors are in at- tendance.
 Three specialists remained with Mrs. Morgan throughout the night: Dr. Henry S. Patterson; Dr. J. J. Tierney. New York nerve specialist and Dr. Edward Jessup of Long Is- land.
 pr. Patterson, Mrs. Morgan's per sonal physician for many years, was reached by telegraph while he was on a fishing trip in the Canadian woods. He arrived at the Morgan home yesterday. Mrs. Morgan was formerly Miss Jane Norton Grewe of Boston.
 She was married to MT. Morgan in that city in 1890.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
Senator Bingham Off on
 Long Trip Through West

New Haven, June 1S Lpe-United States Senator Hiram Bingham left today for a six weeks trip 10 Chi cago and the Pacific coast to look over army and navy aviation sta tions, to view number of new pro- iccts which are under consideration and to make calls at factories winch are building planes for both the army and the navy,
 He will also visit a number of air service fields which were used dur ing the war and some of which have since been given up.
 At factory fin Santa Monica were made the planes used in the round the world flight and at Seattle factory is building planes for the government Senator Bing- ham, as a member of the committee on commerce, will attend at Seattle the National Foreign Trade conven- ton and make an address on Com mercial Aviation"
 He will go to Alaska as a member of the committee on territories
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
ROGERS IS HELD
Man Accused of Killing Infant Son Must Stand Trial on Manslaugh- ter Charge.

New Haven. June IS P-Thur- low Rogers of Waterbury. held to have been criminally responsible for the death of his infant son some months since, by Coroner Mix was held for trial in the superior court by Judge Watrous, today. The bail was made $2O,OOO.
 Thurlow was represented by Pub lie Defender Hoyt who said that the amount of bond was immaterial as Rogers could not get a bondsman The complaint alleged manslaugh- ter
 The infants body was found in a suit case at the railroad station here. Rogers was arrested at Schenectady, N. Y, where he had tried 10 kill himself. After he had recovered he was brought from the hospital and locked up here.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
IPyromaniac Running Wild
 In City of Rochester, N. Y.

Rochester, N. Y, June IS Pl- Twelve lncendiary fires within a half mile circle and. in the heart of the downtown retail district. all within nine hours beginning at noon yesterday resulted in seventeen alarms. Injuries 10 three flremen, damage of approximately $40, 900 and sent police. firemen and citizens in frantic search for a pyromani- ac.
 Police, fire officials and property owners remained helpless, redoub- ling their search for the man at each fresh outbreak.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
VESSEL
 NOW IS AT WISCASSET
Trip to Maine Uneventful Radio Program En-
 joyed

Wiscasset, Me, June IS P1 - Commander MacMillan's ship the Peary, arrived at Wscasset early today after a smooth and pleasant sail from Boston from where she left yesterday on the first leg of her journey into the Arctic. The Peary was docked along side the schooner Bowdoin, the other vessel of the ex- petition. A few persons were at the dock to greet those on board. but not official was present.
 The ship pushed slowly through the waters along the seacoast yester- day afternoon and last night and at several points was greeted by small- CT craft that put out from towns along the shore. As she passed Gloucester, Mass. an airplane shot over the water and circled over head. Off the aMine coast a four master, believed to be a rum run ner, was sighted with coast guard standing by. The Peary laid off for Seguln until daylight. A test of ladfo apparatus was made on the trip and several mes sages including press dispatches. weersent to the shore, but before all these had been transmitted trouble developed in the apparatus. While the main set was being re- paired an assistant to Lieut.. Com mander Eugene F. Mcdonald, in charge of the expedition radio equipment, rigged up a sending set in one of the three planes stored on the Peary's stern. Some messages were moved in this manner.
 Plans were made 10 broadcast a radio entertainment from WPN but owing to the trouble with the equip ment this was abandoned. Those on board did listen, however, to pro- gram broadcast for their benefit by WHIT, Chicago. An inspection of the Pcary after she had left the har- bor showed that her holds and decks were packed with apparatus and supplies. Besides the three navy amphibian planes, 5000 gallons Inf gasoline were stored on the after deck along with 5O0 gallons of oil and 5000 cubic feet of hydrogen for pilot balloons. The navy air detail today sent to Secretary Wilbur in Washington report expressing their confidence that they would be successful in the work they are to undertake.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
TRAINMEN ARE ID ASK FOR INCREASE IN PAY
Railroad Conductors Like. wise Plan to Seek
 More Money

Cleveland, O., June IS P-Chair- men of the Order of Railway Con- ductors will hold joint divisional meetings in November to consider the proposition Of seeking a wage increase from about 200 railroads in the United States for trainmen and conductors. w. G. Lee, presi- dent of the trainmen, announced that the amount of the increase to be asked was not announced, but Mir. Lee said the wage reduction to railroad men in 1921 amounted to about 126 per cent, approximately GA cents a day; that an increase last year amounted 10 approximately 56 per cent and the request for an increase would proba bly, be at least enough to make ur the 1921 reduction.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
MISS CnIIEIvr MINs

Versailles, France. June is CP) -- Miss Glenna Collett. former Ameri- can champion. today defeated Mrs Colgrave Of England in the second round of the French womens golf championship by up and 5 to play. The tournament is being played over the course al La Boulie
 Miss Collett in the first round yes- terday defeated Mrs. Garon. an. other English woman. by 8 and 2,
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
Fire Loss Reaches S7O,0OO As Peabody Factory Burns

Peabody, Mass, June 1s.-Loss estimated at s70,OOO was caused early this morning when fire de- stroyed a four story building of the Alvico Leather company here and for a time threatened nearby fac tories. A general alarm was sound ed and help from the Salem and Lynn fire department summoned, The building was used for storage purposes.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
Appeal to PoM

Picking, June IS R)-The profes. sors of Peking university have ap- pealed to Pope Plus to use his infiu. tence in the present troubled Chinese situation Ito promote brotherhood which is the foundation of the Chris tian religion" Q
 Chinese troops are picketing the streets of the capital and there is It, tie evidence here of anti-foreign ac- tivity on the part of the students, although they continue to bombard the government with fantistic de- mands, urging forcible occupation of the legation quarter, disarming of the foreign guards and even a declaration of war against Great Britain.
 The employees of the Peking- Hankow railway propose to devote one days pay each month for the support of the Shanghai strikers, and the employees of other lines are said to be taking similar action.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
DODGE BROS. DIVIDEND

New York. June IS Pl-Directors of Dodge Bros. Inc, the new auto mobile company whose shares re- gently were offered to the public by Dillon Read & Co.,. today declared an initial quarterly dividend Of S1.75 a share on the preference stock. The dividend is payable July Is to stock of record July l,
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
AMUN:5@@I1N SAFE, LATEST REPORT
Plugging and Driving
 At Same Time Costly

Worcester. Mass, June IS Pl- Driving an automobile with one arm around your girl constitutes reckless driving, Judge Samuel Utley indicated yesterday in dis trict court when he ordered 6 $100 fine for Cecil F. Scribner.
 Scribner, according to the tes- timony of Patrolman William Lowrey, was driving along Grove street with his right arm clasped securely around a young lady, and in such a way that the officer was led to believe that the lives and safety of the public were not as safe as they should have been.
 Scribner told the couet that he did not have his arm around the girl at all, and appealed the fine.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
TRACK WALKER KILLED

New Haven. June IS dPD-Timothy Monahan, 26. track walker for the New Haven road, was mortally hurt above Cedar Hill this morning when struck by s train over ihe air line, Death came before tho hospital vas reached.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
BIG BANK IS CLOSED

St. Cloud, Minn., June 1SUps-The First National bank of St. Cloud, es- tablished in 1887 and with deposits of more than one and one-halt mill lion dollars, failed to open its doors for business today.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-18
CONLON CHAMPION OF WIDER STREETS Public Works Board Chairman Speaks to AstarRb
 iv| z ASKS MOTORISTS TO REPORT
Discussion of Work to be Done on Hartford Avenue and Elm, Myrtle, Stanley and West Main Street by City Officials.

New Britain has 125 miles of streets to take care Of, making a to- tai of 400 streets, according to a statement made at meeting of the New Britain Rotary club today by Frank L. Conlon, chairman of the board of public works. Of this list 22O streets are accepted and 1SO are uaccepted, he said.
 Mir. Conlon told the Rotarians that the board of public works ex- poets to put mile and a quarter of