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New Britain herald., 1925-04-08
PECULIAR WAGER
New Jersey Taxi Man Bets Business Against Restaurant He Can Wed in s8 Hours.

Metuchen, N. J., April S.-A taxl- cab business was wagered against a restaurant business here today as the stakes in bet that the owner could get married within S6 hours all though he has no prospective bride nor woman friend. The wager was made a signed agreement before Alfred D. Hyde, notary public.
 The wager resulted from Patrick kreps, owner of the taxi business, being joked about his single state by William A. Eichbaum, restaurant owner, when kreps went there for breakfast today.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-08
Little Girl, Known As Mildred Grofe, Being Reared By Couple In Englewood, N. J. Supposed Orphan Baby.
Today's Discovery Brings to Close Sensational Mystery in Which Police of 5000 Cities Aided.

New York, April S.-Prosecutor
 Hart of Bergen county. N. J., in- formed New York police head quarters today from Hackensack that MT. and Mrs, Peter Mckenzie had positively identified child known as Mildred Grofe, found in Englewood, N. J.. as their daugh- ter, Lillian, who was kidnapped here in August 1923.
 The Identification by the missing child's parents ends one of the most baffling mysteries in the history of the police department and marks the close of search in which police Of more than 5000 cities in the United States and Canada were asked to aid.
 Identification Complete
 The child identified by MT. and Mrs. Mckenzie as their own had been living in Englewood as Mildred Grofe, daughter of Mir. and Mrs, r. V. Grofe, Prosecutor Hart told Cap- tain Ayers, head of the rn'asing per- sons bureau of the No" "ork po- hee department, that ntifca- tion by the McKenzies ttisfac- tory to the Bergen co officials. Mannerisms of the chilo ..Ad facial characteristics, Captain Ayers said MT, Hart told him, indicated beyond any doubt that the child is the miss ing Lillian Mckenzie.
 Given by "Dr. Green'
 Captain Ayers said the Bergen county prosecutor also informed him that Mrs, Grefe had said the girl was not her own but that it was given to her by a "Dr. Green" This "Dr. Green Captain Ayes said was quot ed by Prosecutor Hart as, saying that he had obtained the girl, when d young baby, from an unmarried mother, named Sullivan. MT. Hart informed him, Ayers said, that this reputed mother of. the child could not be located.
 Was Three Months Old
 Lillian Mckenzie was kidnapped from her perambulator in front of an 18th street store in Manhattan when she was three months old. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and the Salva- ton Army joined in the country wide search for her,
 The search was turned toward the ,hild known as Mildred Grofe when Or. Bernard Gottlieb, of Manhattan, revealed to detectives few days ago hat he had attended a sickly. ill., 1ourished baby girl at the home of Mrs. Grofe on August 27. 1923, nine lays after the Mckenzie baby was 
 A few nights later, Dr. Gottlieb aid, Mrs. Grofe brought the child to lis office, it's face yelled. He said Ter answers to his questions were Vasive and aroused his suspicious. te told the Investigators that he ould offer evidence that the child Tas the Mckenzie baby. At the ime he treated the baby, the Grofes wed in Audubon avenue, New York. hey later moved to Englewood.
 Dr. Gottlieb said that when he had ttended the baby at Mrs. Grofe's all, the child was suffering so seri- usly from malnutrition he had to ike extreme measures to save her fe. Mrs Grofe explained that the aby's condition was due to the fact hat she and her husband had been n trip to England, leaving the in- mt in the care of a woman who new little about the care of little hildren.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-08
DENY CHAPMAN CASE HURT BAGLIN'S STATUS
Lawyer and Superintend- ent of Economy Go.
 Make Statements
Especial to the Herald.l

Bristol, April s.--Arthur W. Bag lin was not discharged from the management of an Economy Grocery store in New Britain for any con- nection with the Chapman case, &C., cording to James Burch, district su- perintendent, who makes his head quarters here. Mir. Burch would not explain today why Baglin had sev- cred his connection with the con- pany.
 Waterbury, April S.-Attorney John H. Cassidy of this city, general counsel for the Economy Grocery Co.. in statement isseud today de- nied emphatically that Arthur w. Baglin, a clerk in an Economy Gro. cery store in New Britain was dis charged because he testified in be- half of Gerald Chapman at the Chapman murder trial last week. Baglin has so charged, it is alleged by the compan.,. He testified that Patrolman Atwater. who identified Chapman had told him he could not recognize the man who did the shooting. Attorney Cassidy stated Baglin was discharged for another cause and challenged Baglin to pe:- init the company to tell the real reason for his discharge.
 
 Lancaster, Pa. April S.---Mrs. Annie Trier today said that the fancy of Charles Thomas Chapman, 11-year-old son of Mrs. Trier, that Gerald Chapman might be his father because of the similarity of names, is said to have started the report that the criminal was her first hus- band.
 Mrs. Trier, formerly Miss Annie Carr married Thomas Armstrong Chapman in Philadelphia in 1908 and divorced him five years later.
 Hartford, April S.--state's Attor- ney Hugh M. Alcorn today expressed | an opinion that Mrs. Charles Trier, l Of Lancaster, Pa. is not a former wife of Gerald Chapman,
 Nothing has come to my atten- ton that would lead me to believe It Is so," said MT. Alcorn. T do not think there is anything to it."
 Attorney Nathan o. Freedman of Chapman defense counsel, declared Chapman has no wife living in Lam caster, and so far as he knows, has lone anywhere else. MT. Freedman said that during the progress of trial he received a letter rom Mrs. Trier, but thought so little 'f 1t the letter was destroyed.
 Mir. Freedman today commenced preparation of Chapman's appeal to he supreme court of errors from the 'erdict given in the superior court. The appeal will be filed with the Jerk of the court before next Tues lay.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-08

prominent student, in the various &C., tivities on the campus. At the same
 meeting the remainder of the Wasp
 board were elected for next year as follows: Art editor, H. l.. Rich of Newton, Mass, humor editor, E. B. Lyford of Bridgeport, Conn.,; feature editor, H. J. Littlefeld of Lynn, Mass: associate editors, R. J. Lea of sandusky O.; H. c. Colt of East Orange, N. J., H. A. c. King of West Chazy. N. Y, The members of the business board who were chosen this year are R. S. Durham. of New York city. E. H. Biiou of Brooklyn, N, Y, A. B. Horlacher of Hazelton, Penna.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-08
EDITOR. IN CHIEF OF
 WESLEYAN MAGAZINE
H. B. Bradbury Head of
 "Wasp," Humorous ." Publication

Middletown, Conn, April 8.-At a meeting of the publications board of wesleyan university held yesterday afternoon, H. B. Bradbury of New Britain, was elected editor in chief Of the Wesleyan Wasp, the college humorous publication, for next year. Bradbury has been a member of the Wasp staff for three years, and is a
New Britain herald., 1925-04-08
WIFE SENTENCES HUSBAND TO JAIL TILL SATURDAY, AND HE MUST BUY HER HAT

Atlantic City, N. J., April B. Recorder Corrio today gave Mrs. Clarence Brooks the priv ilege of sentencing her husband when he was in court charged with striking her and also in- toxication.
 Let him stay in jail until Saturday morning and then he Is to buy me a new hat for Eas- ter," was Mrs. Brooks verdict. The Judgment was approved by the recorder.
 Brooks said no appeal would be taken.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-08
KILLS WIFE ANn sEI.E

Astoria. N. r, April s. - Joseph Reischil, 2S, a seaman, shot and killed his wife, Mary, 30, at their home here, shortly after midnight and then shot himself through the temple. dying instantly. Jealousy was the motive, according to the police.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-08
EXPELLED FROM EXCHANGE

New York, April S.-Gilbert ". Kilner who has been a member Of the New York stock exchange since May 20. 1910, was expelled today after hearing on charges of vio- lating sections Of the constitution relating to misstatements before committee.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-08
McKENZZE CHILD, KIDNAPPED NEARLY TWO YEARS AGO, $ DEN7ZFIED BY ITS MOTHER
VON HINDENDURG WILL
 RUN FOR PRESIDENCY
Former German War Lord Candidate of National
 Conservative Bourgeois
By The Associated Press.

"9 'TT7 'A'4V1 TFIEI T TFHHs
 Berlin, April S.r-Fleld Marshal Von Hindenburg was nominated to- day as a candidate for president of the German republic by the national conservative bourgeois bloc.
 It was announced that the field marshal had agreed to stand for the office.
 The nomination Of Won Hinden- burg and his acceptance were for mally announced at ? p. m. at the
New Britain herald., 1925-04-08
c. o. P. CARRIES OHIO

Detroit, April S.-The overwhelm- ing election of all republican candi- dates for minor state offices in the biennial election of yesterday was shown last night in the tabulated returns. Les than Soo,oOo persons voted.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-08
HARTFORD DEPUTY CHIEF DIES

Hartford, April S.-Depu,y Fire Chief Herbert A. Bagshaw, a mem Der of the Hartford fire department for 2s years, died today.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-08
CTYII WAR GENERAL nIEs

Milwaukee. April S.--Rrigadier General Arthur R. Curtis s2 years old, one Of the few surviving gen. erals of the Civil War. died at the National Soldiers home here toaay.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-08
HERRI0T BARELY
 WINS CONFIDENCE Vote Accorded French Govern
 ment by Majority Of Two FINANCES UP ON FRIDAY
French Premier Late This Afternoon Unexpectedly Issues Urgent Sum- mons For His Ministers to Attend Meetlng-Crisis Near.
y The Associated Press.

By The Associated Press.
 Paris. April S.-The Hcrriot goy- ernment, raising the question of con- fidence on minor detail of the ed- ucation budget in the chamber of deputies this evening obtained a ma- 1ority of only two, the vote being 142 to 40.
 The chamber of deputies this aft ernoon fixed Friday evening for dis cussion of the governments bill for relief of the fiscal difficulties of France. The finance committee promised to have its report on the measure ready at that time.
 Premier Herriot has unexpectedly issued an urgent summons for his ministers to attend cabinet meet ing.
 Cabinet May Resign
 The governments majority of two. recorded in vote of confidence in the senate today. later disappeared when two senators declared their votes wrongly entered in the records.
 The vote of confidence 142 to 140 stands as officially announced but Premier Herriot having heard of the changes summoned a cabinet meet ing for 9:30 p. m. to consider the ministry situation and whether res- ignation should be offered.
 In the Hobbies of the chamber of deputies the meeting of the cabinet was widely interpreted as meaning that the ministry would resign to- night.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-08
Mix to Starr Investigation.

Waterbury. April s.-Coroner Eli Mix of New Haven arrived in Water bury at noon today 10 conduct his investigation in the death of the in- fant son of Thurlow Rogers of this city, who admitted 10 the schenec- fady. N. r. police that he chloro-
Evening star., 1925-05-31

women have, in special sense, made the
Chrysler Six their car.
Never, say women who have driven it, has
there been car SO easy to handle as the
Chrysler Six.
1t is extraordinarily convenient to manipu-
late into the average city parking space.
Of course, the unique delight which comes
to Chrysler Six owner every time she or
he takes the wheel, is due not to few
features to every feature of this remark
ably engineered car.
Every woman who loves driving but finds
it a task should be delighted to learn the vast
difference Of driving the Chrysler Six. We are
eager to send car to your door for demon
stration, yourself at the wheel if you wish
to experience the newest thrill In motoring.
Evening star., 1925-05-31

Riding ease and reliability based on gross
tonnage, extreme wheel base and generous springs,
are costly and inconvenient luxuries.
The Chrysler Six is comparatively light in weight
for economy and easy handling.
1t combines roominess with compactness to afford
easy parking
Evening star., 1925-05-31

1t rides as solidly as two>ton car; it takes
the bumps as easily as the ordinary Leviathans
of the road
And wherever the Chrysler goes all women ad.
mire its grace and beauty, and envy the delighted
possessor of SO smart vehicle.
Evening star., 1925-05-31

ordinary cars an unpleasant task, have
turned or are turning to the Chrysler Six.
Hundreds of others, who had actually given
up driving because they found it too difficult,
too nerve straining, have discovered that
driving Chrysler Six is delightful pastime.
Hundreds of young women and girls
those whose pride is smartness, beauty, and
alertness-are prefering the Chrysler to all
other cars. In the most exclusive private
schools, in the Junior League, in the smartest
social groups, one Chrysler sells another
growing preference that makes the youth
full and red-blooded everywhere, aspire to
Chrysler ownership.
Because of it's ease of fcontrol-which women
everywhere assure us is entirely unequaled
Evening star., 1925-05-31

All prices b. Detroit subject government
We are pleased extend the CONVENIENCE of
Ask about Chryslers attractive plan. Chysr dealers and
superior Chryser service everywhere.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-21
Prayers and Herbs Fail
 tn Save WNman'S Life

Mrs Emelia Ehmann, age A years, of 1S4 Curtis street. died 7t her home last night The charity de partment Uas notified of the Wom- ans demise About three months ago. her husband. August Ehmann, was In police court at the instiga- ton Of the Connecticut Humane SO ciAtv charged with refusing to sum mon medical aid for his wife who vas suffering from an inCurahle disease and instead choosing to cure her with prayers and herbs,
 At the time the husband agreed to allow the listing nurse 10 ''tsit the home and to summon medical assistance when # as found neces- sary.
 Mrs Fhmann Is survived hy her husband and three children.
 The funeral Ul'1 be held tomorrow afternoon et o'clock from the un- dertakine perlors of John A. An dre~s co. Rel, A C. Theodore StecEc, pastor of gt Matthew's Ger man Iuthoran church. will offictate. Burial nill he in Fatrview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-21

position There were reports that some of the leading western coaches were in line and also that Jim Rice, former Columbia mentor who took over the head coachs duties at Penn late in the season, would he prevailed upon to return
 Glendon's resignation as coach at the naval academy was reported soon after the race at FOughkeep- sic his objection 10 the post being that he had 10 spend most of his time in classes of physical instruc- ton and take his oarsmon ont on the severn in the late day with insuffi- cient time to condition them. Later it was reported that he had decided to remain, with some of the work outside of crew handling taken from his shoulder,
 Yesterday. however, there cam" the announcement from Robert E. Butler of Seattle, freshman coach at the University of Washington, that he had been named coach of the navy crews and naval academy off cials admitted that negotiations had reached the favorable stage.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-21
TROUBLE BREWING
 IN COAL FIELDS
zeiBIer, H., Has Slight Disturb
 anCe This Morning

Zieeler III, Aug 21 P,-An un- ldontifed miner vas severely injured and several automobiles were bat tered by flying bricks and clubs to- dav as approximately 150 miners passed 3 picket line at the Bell and holler mine No, here. where a wildcat" strike is in progress
 Guns were in evidence, but no shots were fired. Most of the miners got safely rast the harrage of mis- sllcs and went to work in the mine. About 2h0 men composed the pick eting party.
 Sheriff Henry Doris at Benton hastily summoned every availa ble deputy and constable 10 have them at the shaft at ?. m. 10 protect the men when they quit work.
 The streets today were crowded and the feeling vas tense. Adjutant General Carlos Black at Springfield was notified of the outbreak. but no troops were asked.
 F. Kendrich, 8 miner, ras treated at the zaiglor hospital for an injury. He was able to go to his home. An unidentified roman received bruises.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-21
GLENDON CHOSEN
 COLUMBIA COACH
Will Have Charge Of UniVer-
 Sity'S Crew Activities

New York. Aug, 21 Pt-Appoint- ment of Richard A, Glendon. coach of this years victorious Navy crew, as director of rowing at Columbia University. vas announced today.
 Gendon. who has been coach at the naval academy since his father retired from the post in 1922 after twenty-one years service, comes to Columbia after a disastrous season for the New York university, Fred Miller Columbia graduate, had the reirs at the start of the year but withdrew when his varsity eight placed last in all its races, Bill Haines, who had been successful with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, succeeded him, and had charge of the blue and white oars men in the national event at Pough- l<eepsie, where again Columbia vas left far behind.
 When Haines vas named, it Ta made known that his appointment vas only temporary and that he would return to Massachusetts Tech in 1928 and there vas much specu- lation s to rho would receive the
New Britain herald., 1925-08-21

written in order 10 prevent delay in the issuance sof registration certifi- cates or license.
 Registration fees for passenger motor vehicles, except those oper- ated by electricity or team, are figured at the rate of eight cents a cubic inch of total displacement but a. new act of 1925 provides that all registration fees shall be figured to the nearest even fraction of the dollar In multiples of twenty five cents
 "All applications for registrations, transfer of registrations and all new applications for operators licenses must he sworn to before a notary public or q justice of the peace. Re mlttanC" must he made by check postal money order or express order and made payable to the commits soner Of motor vehicles. Beginning July 1, 1925, number plates will be delivered postpaid. Postage stamps will not he accepted as payment for feos for motor vehicle registrations and licenses
 Examination will not be repIir- cd of applicants who hold operators license for the previous year. All applicants for renewals of operate 't"rnsos et branch offices are requir- od to show their licenses for the previous year
New Britain herald., 1925-08-21
Seek to Uni0nize II. $.
 Navy Yard Electricians

Seattle Wash Aug. 21 P-The Intarnational Brotharhood Of Elec- trical Workers decided yesterday 10 intensity efforts to organize Torkcrs in American nay yards and 10 seek Letter pay for them
 The American plan of open shop and organizations fostered by em- rlovers were condemned. Norkers and the general public were warned 7Eainst organization of the hv1rau,c interests e the country in'o a super UoUer trust.
 The conyenfIon a1opt,d 3 tribute to Senator LaFouette of Wisconsin deceased and stood for one minute lD his honor
New Britain herald., 1925-08-21

taxes
 After reviewing criticism levelled against the estate tax, he suggested a remedy: T propose that the full amount of state inheritance and es- tate taxes be credited on the federal tax, If the latter exceeds the state tax,
 Neither Florida nor the District of Columbia have any inheritance tax. The result Is that 3 large number of very wealthy people have houses there. The evil results of states bidding against each other for the exemption of the wealthy are SO apparent that they do not need to be stated.
 Another potent reason why the federal inheritance tax should not be abolished Is that f. furnishes the only practical means of reaching by taxation what are commonly called tax-exempt bonds, which are exempt from the federal income tax"
New Britain herald., 1925-08-21
MOTOR VEHICLE
 LAWS CODIFIED Handy Little Book Published by
 State Dept.

Hartford, Aug q. R-Commis- 'loner Robbins E stoeckel has had The Connecticut motor vehicle and .tr cratt laws as revised to July 1 of his year printed in book fomh of h9ndN pocket size Twenty six chap ITS rt the public statutes are de- 'oted 10 these laws, each chapter containing from one 10 IS sections
 Under the heading. Important. '" Commissioner Stoeckel calls atten- lion to the following regulations re gsrling licenses, registrations and fees now Tn effect;
 "All registrations expire on Dc cember 31 at midnight in each year. A pro rata reduction in fees is al lowed on applications for registra- ton to take effect after the last day of March in any year
 'Regtstration fees are charrcahlc from the first day of the month on which application is received. Oper- ators' licenses are not pro-rate1 Full fec Is required for any part Of the year All fees must be abso- lutAlv correct and application cards completely filled out in tnl. or type
New Britain herald., 1925-08-21
NIIssInN Tn MAsHING1nN

Manila. AYg T tPl-Both houses of the Philippine legislature have approved 2 resolution providing for the sending ot q mission 10 the United States 70 confer with Prcsi- dent Coolidge and others regarding a definite solution of the Philippine problem.
 President Sergio Osm"na Of the lower house and another yet to be selected, will sail Aug. 22.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-21
Pays S6S5,OO to Escape
 Prosecution hv Govt

San Franclco. AUs 2i PI-The Examiner said today that Ralph R Strange. BurlinR9mc millionaire, has agreed t0 pay the an1 nrnment S6S5.- GOO to escape trial on five federal indictments charClnz perjury and making false income tax returns.
 Strange, who was formerly mana ger Of larse manufacturing con cern here. pleaded snilty 10 mis- demcanor in federal court today and was fined t5.onh, He was indicted in 1n21 aud 19o" on charges that he made false income tax returns for lolI 1912 and 13Cn.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-21
REPORT ON FRUIT STANDS.

The ordinance committee of the common council will meet Wednes- day night to take action on proposed legislation to prohibit the display of fruits and vegetables on sidewalk stands. It is understood the com mittee will report to the council that such an order is inadvisable. Action will also be taken on the drafting of rules to govern the East Main street fruit and vegetable market,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-21
COLLECTIONS LIMP

Washington. Aug. q Rl-Iax re- duction advocates received addi- tional comfort today from a treasury tabulation showing that in spite of the lower schedules which became effective this year. internal revenue collections for July amounted to sI25,S66,6ss. compared with Sl1O- sl4.s65 during the same month of 1924,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-21
OFFER IS DELAYED

Washington, Aug. 21 P-P. Stan lev Dollar, vice president of the Dollar Lines, in a telegram from Seattle today to the Fleet Corpora ton, indicated that it would be several weeks before any definite offer would be forthcoming from him for purchase of the American Oriental line, which runs from Seattle to the Far East.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-21
PLANE STILL MISSING

Chicago. Aug. 21. Rs-Search for the maiden Gertrude" the Chicago airplane missing since July 27 with three young aviators. was continued today, Belief was expressed that the plane must have gone to the bot tom by this time if an accident oc- cured on Lake Michigan.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-21
KELLY CHOSEN CASHIER
 OF NEW NATIONAL BANK
New York Man Engaged by Direc tors of Organization About to
 Start Business,

Francis C. Kelly an assistant sec retary of the Irving Bank Columbia Trust Co., of New York city, has been selected as cashier of the City National Bank of New Britain, which Is to begin business in November.
 Mir Kelly's banking experience which covers a period of about 15 years has been entirely with the banking house with which he Is now connected, one of the largest in the country.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-21
POPE SAYS FAREWELL

Tome, Aug. q 0P'-Pore Plus to lav Tn 2 private audience hade fare. we'll 10 Nonsignor Fuma asoni- -Biondi. apostolic delegate in Washington. who is leaving tomorrov 10 resume his post