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New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
SENATE REQUESTS
 REPORT ON 'GAS'
President Asked to Make Public
 Findings

Washington. Feb. 26.-President Coolidge was requested by the senate to transmit to 1t the federal trade commissions report on the gasoline industry. ''if not incompatible with public interests"
 Action was taken on a modifica- ton of a resolution by Senator Tram mettl. democrat Florida which would have directed the commission to transmit the report.
 Senator Moses, republican, New Hampshire, explained today the de- pertinent of justice was making an investigation of the gasoline industry on the basis of the report with a view of antitrust proceeding and that 1t should be left to the discre- ton of the president whether the report should be made public.
 The commission conducted its investigation last year and submitted its report to the president. It was sent by him to the department of justice. .
 Senator Harreld, republican, Okla homa, presented to the senate let ter from the department of justice in which 1t was said the newly or ganized federal oil conservation board would make thorough study of the oil industry.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
MAPLE HILL NEWS

The Woman's club of Maple Hill met yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. William H. Fitzell on Robbins avenue. George B. Chand- Ter of Hartford, gave very inter esting talk on the Present Meas ures in the General Assembly," The hostess was assisted by Mrs. R. B. Doane and Mrs. F. c. Teich.
 Miss Mabel Smith of Johnson street and Miss Leora Saunders of Theodore street spent last weekend in New York.
 The Maple Hill Bridge club will meet next Tuesday afternoon, March Srd at 2:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. H. B. Olmstead on Johnson street
 Mir. and Mrs. William Allen of Robbins avenue are spending the week in New York.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. C. Moody of Coll street, spent last weekend in East Haven as guests of MT. and Mrs. Percy Webb.
 Mir. and Mrs, L. F. Dary of Ma pie Hill avenue. entertained at bridge Tuesday evening in honor of Mir. and Mrs. Henry Vessels. The prizes were award - to Mir, and Mrs. D. M. Scattergood Herbert Anderson and Mrs. Everett Hine.
 Mrs. Douglas Johnston of Fred erick street, has returned from a two weeks stay with her parents in Sanford, Maine.
 MT. and Mrs. D. K. Perry of Golf street, have returned from a trip 1 to New York.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
SHEPHERD HAD
 CONTROL OF FUNDS
Testimony to That Effect in
 Chicago Trial
By The Associated Press.

By The Associated Press.
 Chicago, Feb. 26.-Testimony re- lating to William D. Shepherd con- trol of funds placed at his disposal by the late Mrs. Emma McClintock | for the erection of her at Bayview, for erection of her home at Bayview, the inquest into the death of her son. William N. McClintock, millionaire orphan.
 Jerome Matillo, now an employe of the Indianapolis News, who was carpenter at work in the con- struction of the house, testified tsat Shepherd failed to pay the work men promptly and that Mrs. Nc Clintock was surprised when she ! learned of 1t.
 Matilo was questioned by Chief Justice Harry Olson of the municipal court, a friend of the McClintock family and instigator of the investi- gation into the death of the orphan, who by will left the bulk of his es- tate to his foster father, Shepherd. Young McClintock lived with the Shepherds since his mothers death, and since his death of typhoid fever | Judge Olson has made a searching investigation of Shepherds interest in germs and in poisons.
 Matilo testified that Mrs. McClin- tock told him she had banked s1,- % in Shepherds name to pay the workmen. Later she said she had given him s5,000 additional and when she learned he had not paid the bills she was thunderstruck," he l added.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
S3,0O0 REWARD FOR
 VOTTARI'S CAPTURE
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 They they had secured quarters else- where, Vottari at 3S Oak street and D'Angelo on West street, all ap- peared to be going along smoothly until news reached the ears of Vot- tari that the woman had been re- ceiving D'Angelo at her home.
 Hearing this, Vottari called at the D'Angelo boarding place on the night of September q and asked him to go over to Mrs. Scorsotos s to see If she wouldn't take them both back as roomers. Arriving at the home, they put the proposition up to the woman and she is report ed to have agreed to take D'Angelo back, but not Vottari. Vottari left and returned a short time later with a revolver. opening fire as soon as he entered the woman's kitchen where she and D'Angelo were sitting.
 D'Angelo fled from the house un- harmed and Vottari left after him and was not heard from again until about 45 minutes later when he ap- peared at the house where D'Angelo lived, walked into the bedroom and fatally wounded him as he lay in bed. D'Angelo died the following day at the New Britain General 1 hospital.
 Leaving the house, Vottari hur- rled to the Scorsoto home where he jumped through a pane of glass into the bedroom in which Mrs. Scorsoto was sleeping with her husband. Standing beside the bed, Vottar! is alleged to have said "I have just put away your lover and now I am going to send you after him." With these words he opened fire on the woman and seriously wounded her. Her condition was critical at the hospital for several weeks, and her life was despaired of, but she finally 1 recovered.
 Vottari escaped after shooting the woman, going through Allen streets and heading through a field near St. Mary's cemetery travelling in the direction of Berlin. Since that time , all efforts of the police to trace him have failed. Chief Hart intimated today that he believes the offer of the reward will bring results.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
PAUL DOWNING KILLED

Mrs. John A. Murphy of Dwight street and Mrs. D. J. Mahoney of Belvidere have returned from New York city where they attended the funeral of their nephew, Paul Down. ing, who was killed by an automo- bile while crossing the street. He was IA years of age and a pupil al the High school. He was well known in this city where he spent most of his summer vacations. He recently won the worlds record for serving at 146 masses in one month. This took place at St. 1gnatius' Catholic church in New York.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
NEGRO TES7IHIES 1 IN STOKES TRIAL
'COerciOn'' Is Battle Cry of NJ Defense Today

Chicago, Feb. 26.--An attempt to show lawless coercion was renewed today by the defense in the trial of w. E. D. Stokes, New York mill iionaire, and others charged with conspiracy to defame his wife, Mrs, Helen Elwood Stokes,
 Defense counsel have accused / Charles $. Wharton, former assistant states attorney, with illegally re- ceivlng fees for services in connec- ton with the Stokes divorce case. They based their charge on the eN- pense account cited by W, C. Dan nenberg, investigator for Mrs. Stokes, In his suit against Samuel Unter- myer, her New York attorney, to collect for alleged expenses and services Defense counsel also have tried to show intimidation of two states witnesses, both defendants Today they sought to show intimida- ton of a third, not a defendant
 The witness was "Top" Firse, negro, owner of a notion store, who had testified that two of Stokes agents had asked him to sign an af- fidaHt which purported to say that Mrs Stokes was intimate with the negro manager of cafe.
 Questioned by J. J. Healy, defense counsel, Firse said he was held prls- oner at hotel by two policemen for three months. During that time he said he paid for special help to carry on the business of his store.
 Mir. Healy read conflicting pas sages from the stenographic tram script of Firse's original statement at the states attorneys office, before he was held prisoner. The witness admitted he would not swear that he had not told the assistant states attorney he believed Robert Lee, Stokes agent, thought Firse knew The red-headed girl" identified in the affidavit as Mrs. Stokes.
 Healy then read the following question and answer from Firse's earlier statement:
 You knew, and they knew. the affidavit was frame up?"
 T knew, but I'm not sure they knew"
 Ftrse said he did not remember making that answer to such ques- ton.
 Mir. Healy has declared that he will "cry coercion until the jury re- tres" Yesterday he conducted q similar cross examination of Frank c. Hubert. Previously Joe Bruner, former cab man, was cross examined along the same lines.
 Under direct examination Firse testified that Lee and Bruner enlist ed him in a search for a picture of William Tyler and attempted to persuade him to sign an affidavit about Tyler and Mrs Stokes. " Lee and Bruner came to my flat" he said, ''and showed me the affi- davit and I wouldn't sign it. Lee went away mad.
 "Bruner said what's the matter? I'll scratch out any part of the affi- davft you don't like
 T said I don't like any of it."
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
City Items

Food sale at Y. W. c. A. this week Friday from 12 to 3.-advt. A son was born yesterday to MT and Mrs. Samuel R. Thatcher of Yarmouthport, Mass Mrs. Thatch- CT was before her marriage Miss Dorothy Hallen, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Benjamin Hallen of this city. The day of prayer for missions will be observed in the South Con- gregational church tomorrow after noon at 3 o'clock. Several churches are cooperating. Miss Grace Coyle of New York, will speak.
 Hear the Victor Radio Concert at Morans' Music Store Thurs. p. m.
 adv The police have been notified by the commissioner of motor vehicles that the operators license of Miguel Repoll of 33S East Main street has been suspended.
 Food sale at Y. W. c. A. this week Friday from 12 to 3.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
HOUSE APPROVES
 BILL FOR FARMERS
Roll Call Vote in Favor Of
 Dickinson Plan

Washington. Feb. 26.-By roll call vote of 203 to 175. the house today approved the Dickinson CO., operative marketing bill as a sub stitute for the Haugen measure re- ported by the agriculture commit tee.
 After the substitute had been ap- proved another roll call was taken on final passage of the bill.
 The measure approved as a sub stiute for the Haugen proposal re- ported by the agriculture committee as bill carrying out the reeom- mendations of the presidents agri- cultural commission, now goes to the senate with its fate problemati- cal.
 Passage of the bill came after it had run tortuous parliamentary path. Offered by its author, Rep resentative Dickinson, republican. Iowa, as an amendment for the text of the Haugen proposal, it was ap- proved late yesterday by standing vote of 13S to IS. The house today affirmed this action by a roll call vote of 203 to 175.
 Another roll call was then de- manded on the question of passing the Dickinson bill.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
SUSPECTS MOTIVE IN
 ANNEXATION SCHEME
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clusion.
 School Committeeman Harry Howard of Newington, appeared be- fore the legislative committee to oppose the annexation.
 He disputed statements that New ington school children arc now be- ing admitted to the New Britain public schools as a courtesy, claim ing they are attending the model school, conducted by the state.
 County Commissioner Schultz was present and members of the com mittee inquired If his interests in passing the bill were based on a de- sire to develop property owned by him at this point. He denied any interests other than ito undo a in- justice to the people of Newington."
 MT. Howard questioned R. H. Err win on his authoriey to represent the board of finance at the meeting and alleged that Erwin and Schultz were interested as realty promoters.
 It developed in the course of the might be raised, 1t being that of senatorial districts. The New Bri- tain-N -Newington, town line Is also the dividing line for the senatorial districts, and the people living in this strip, If 1t is annexed. will vote for a senator other than the one who will represent them, and will be represented by a senator in whose election they have no voice.
 Chairman Smith was greatly in- terested in Newington's proposal that the town be paid a bonus of s50,000, and he declared he never heard of such proposition. Ex- Representative R. H. Erwin said the town would put money In a bank at per cent interest.
 New Britain's charter amend ments will come before the commit tee on cities and boroughs at a meet ing February 27. The amendments as adopted by the common council of New Britain with the exception of clause governing appointments and removals on the zoning board of adjustment, are expected to be adopted. Mayor A. M. Paonessa and Representative B. W. filling of New Britain, both favor a change in this clause to require impeachment pro- ceedings and a public hearing in cases of removal.
 A bill was passed in the house to- day to permit New Britain to issue subway bonds in the amount of sS50,000.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
MISS HENNEssY sHowERED

A miscellaneous shower was given last evening in honor of Miss Agnes Hennessy of Talcott street at the home of the Misses Bessie and Mary Woods of S77 Chestnut street. About 50 guests were present including vis- itors from Meriden, Hartford, Waterbury and New Haven. The home was prettily decorated with rainbow colors and during the eve mig a selection of musical numbers with games interspersed was en- loved. A buffet lunch was served. Miss Hennessy received many gifts.
 Miss Hennessy will become the bride of Daniel kieley of Meriden the latter part of May. She is em- pIoyed as a stenographer at the office of the K. S E. division of the American Hardware Corp. and Mir. Kieley is a salesman for the Stand ard Oil Co. of New York. He is a prominent member of Mcriden lodge, R. F. o. E., Silver City council, K. of C., and the Meriden I. NJ. T.. A. B. & L. society.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
DETECTIVE CONFESSES
Private Detective Admits Part in Plot to Kin Fred Hotaling-Now Held In Jail.

San Francisco, Feb. 26.-Captain of Detectives Duncan Matheson am nounced today that Ralph King, q former patrolman of Honolulu and now private detective here, was in jail and had confessed that he had been employed for s3,500 to kill Fred Hotaling, heir to a fortune and Mrs, Hotaling, Fred's wife. According to Matheson, King said he in turn had hired two nAn to kill Hotaling and Mrs. huta1ing and that the men apparently had at the last minute abandoned any act of violence and resorted to the use of poisoned milk.
 King was qupted as saying he was a close friend of a San Francisco millionaire.
 The plot against Hotaling and Mrs. Hotaling was revealed two weeks ago when Hotallng turned over to the board of health the con- tents of a bottle of milk which had been left on a porch of the Hotaling home.
 Analysis showed that the milk contained poison.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
Gets Divorce and $1,0OO
 Damages for Alienation

Hartford, Feb. 26.-Nicholas Rich. of Southington was granted a divorce from Anna Rade Rich, and S1,O0o damages and costs from David Mongillo, correspondent by a decision handed down by Judge Hinman In the superior court here today. Rich had sued Mongillo, also ofSouthington and his former em- ployer, for s2o,0oo damages on the charge of alienation of his wife's affections.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
COLLISION SUIT HEARD

The action of Carlo Ciazza against John Hart was tried in city court this afternoon at ? o'clock before Acting Judge Henry P. Roche. The plaintiff claimed s1,000 for alleged damages to an automobile in a col- llsion on South Main street in September, 1923. T. F. McDon- ough appeared for the plaintiff and David A. Cronin of Bridgeport for the defendant.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
City Advertisements
BUILDING DEPARTMENT City of New Britain.
 NOTICE

To whom it may concern:- Application has been made for permits to erect the following: Frank Zylkowski. 61 Albany ave- nue, tenements and store. B. Carro, 16 Buell. street, 6 apart ments.
 Andrew Widlak, Miller and High streets, tenements and store. All persons ebjecting to the is- suance of permits for the above have one week from date to notify the Building Commission. Building Inspector,
 F. J. HENNESSY
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
JUDGE REFUSES STATEMENT
Not Satisfied That Dying Man Gave
 Voluntary Testimony

Bridgeport, Feb. 26.-Judge c. L. Avery in the superior court today refused to admit as evidence the statement of Henry Redd, taken by Captain John Brennan of the Stam- ford police a short time before Redd died after being shot last Thanksgiving Day. Judge Avery said that he was not satisfied that it was a voluntary statement. The decision was made after Captain Brennan had been examined, and the testimony of the physician attend ing Redd had been read to the court.
 The defense of Carl Wilson. who is charged with the murder of Redd. is that another man did the shoot ing.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
AUTOS IN COLLISION

A jitney operated on the Chap man street line by Joseph Montrico of 76 Cleveland street collided with a milk truck driven by Carl A. Bengston of Berlin, at the corner of Chapman and Belden street to- day. Both vehicles were slightly damaged. Officer Patrick J. O'Mara investigated and found no cause for arrest,
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
CLAIMS FRAUD

Washington, Feb. 26.-John T. Nolan, national commander of the national disabled soldiers league made a general and detailed denial before a house investigating com mittee today of the charges of fraud which have been lodged against the league by other witnesses.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
DOG CEASES GUNMEN
Unidentified Mans Canine Compan- ion Gives Pursuit After His Mas ter is Shot Down in Street.

ter Is Shot Down in Street.
 New York. Feb. .6.-Three sup posed gunmen who shot down an unidentified young man of about 25 years in East 123rd street, Harlem. early today narrowly averted cap ture by the victims dog, which chased them half block after they had shot down his master from be- hind.
 The big animal, of the police dog variety, turned on the trio as the shot was fired and immediately took up the chase as they fled down the street. They eluded him by run ming into the hall of an apartment and shutting the door against him. They are believed to have escaped to safety over the roofs of the ad- joining buildings. -
 Baffled in his chase, the dog re- turned to his dead master and per mitted no one to approach, holding at bay police and emergency sur geons for half an hour before he sensed that their intentions were friendly to his master. The police believe the murdered man was the victim of gang feud.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
Driver of Death Car Is
 ExOnerated by Coroner

Winsted, Feb. 2G.--Coroner S. A. Norman in finding today exoner- ated Frederick D. Hannon of Water bury, operator of an automobile truck of the Connecticut Oil Co. which struck Francesca Onofreo, aged 10, who was coasting on a hill in Oakville February 5, causing his death. No criminal responsibility was found.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
Y NJ. H A. NOTES

The Y. M. H. A. will hold meet ing this evening in the rooms in the United Building. The membership drive which is to be started this week will be the main topic for dis cussion. A prominent speaker will address the members.
 The basketball team of the New Britain branch has received a chal- lenge from the Meriden Y. NJ. H. A team and a game is scheduled to be played in Meriden March 9. All candidates for the team should at- tend tonight's meeting.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
BILL REPORTED FAvoRABLY

Washington, Feb. 26.-The senate commerce committee today ordered a favorable report on the house oil pollution bill to authorize the sec retary of war to prescribe regula- tions controlling discharge of oily waste in rivers or tributary waters of the United States.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
BUILDING DEPARTMENT

City of New Britain.
 NOTICE Public hearings will be held in Room 209, City Hall, Wednesday evening, March 4, 1925 at o'clock on the following applications for building permits. Gordon Ely, PAT Corbin avenue. John Wojtusik, Albany avenue and Clinton street.
 Building Inspector.
 P I HENNESSY
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
Made to Order.

Arthur-How long before she will make her appearance?
 George-She is upstairs making 1t now.-London Answers.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26

American women soon will be wearing fur from the flying squirrel of northern China, importers say.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26

There Is 7S per cent of copper and f2 per cent of tin in stAndard bell metal
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26

Los Angeles. Feb. 26.--According to the Los Angeles Examiner today, competition among motion picture producers for the services of Gloria Swanson, screen star. who is i'll in Paris, has resulted in the signing of new contract with Famous Players-Lasky. by which she will receive $17,500 week. This salary Is said to be the highest ever paid to a motion picture performer as a d. rect salary where mo percentage is involved.
 The screen actress had been get ting $7,500 week under her old contract, the Examiner says.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
POISONED COUPLE WERE RESIDENTS OF CONNECTICUT
Mystery in Condition of Frederick Miles, Student at Boston Uni
 versity and His Wife.

Boston, Feb 26.-Fred Miles, 25, Boston University law school stu- dent, and his wife. Dorothy, 27, are In & serious condition in a Boston hospital as the result of what the police say was an attempt at suicide by poisoning. The couple were found unconscious in their Beacon Hill apartment today by 8 maid.
 The university authorities did not know he was married, although the Boston marriage bureau license rec ords show he took out a license to wed on January s, 1924. They were married in Boston, the home of Mrs. Miles. No reason is known for the alleged attempt at suicide.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26

Salisbury. Conn, Feb. 26,-Freder- tck Miles, Jr., Boston University stu dent, who with his wife, is said to be recovering at a Boston hospital from the effect of an overdose of poison taken by the couple, is a son of the late Frederick Miles of New Milford, Conn. The father of the young man died several years ago in New Mil- ford and the mother is now in New York state 1t was learned at Twin Lakes. Her address was not known.
 Inquiry among those who had known young Miles disclosed that none knew he had been married al- though it was known that he was . student at Boston University. It Was said that the father was con- nected with the Connecticut Light & Power Company's plant at Bulls Bridge, Conn. An uncle of the young man. William Miles, is at present in Florida, his residence at Twin Lakes being closed for the winter. a
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
GLORIA WILL GET
 sl7,500 A WEEK
Competition Nets Her Highest
 Salary in Motion Pictures

New York. Feb. 26. - Gloria swanson's four-year-old daughter, Gloria. and. her adopted son, Jo- seph. two, who arrived fran Paris on the steamship France yesterday, have not been told of their mothr's illness, 1t was learned today.
 The children. accompanied by a nurse and governor, came in care of Rene Hubert, motion picture scenic designer, in whose charge they were given by their mother. Miss Swanson and the Marquis De La Falaise, to whom she recently was married, were to have sailed on the France but their reservations were cancelled when the actress fell i'll.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1925-04-16
CAN'T FIND COUNTRY
THAT WILL ADMIT HIM

Washington April 13.-Prince Ter
descheno, self styled Emir of Kurde-
stan, who has been shunted back and
forth across the Atlantic between the
United States and Great Britain, has
been given permission to remain in
this country for week to give the
steamship company that brought him
here an opportunity to find coun-
try that will admit him.
Zerdescheno, who now is at the
Ellis Island immigration Station. ap-
piled to permanent admission to this
country after Great Britain refused
to allow him to land there after his
deportation from the United States.
However, department officials declin-
ed to reconsider their previous depor-
tation order.