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New Britain herald., 1925-03-21
HOPE GIVEN UP THAT
 ANY MINERS ARE ALIVE
No Indications That Those Trapped in w. Virginia Shaft Have
 Survived.

Fairmont, W. Va, March 21.-A faint hope that some of the en- tombed miners in the wrecked mine Of the Bethlehem Mines Corporation may be reached alive virtually dis appeared today with the statement by R. M. Lambie, chief of the West Virginia mine inspectors, that there had been no indication to support such a belief.
 Any report that any of the miners are alive is surposition, Lambie said, explaining that rescuers 'are work ing on the assumption that all of the men in the unexplored section Of the mine are alive"
 The hope that some of the men have survived the blast Tuesday night was raised when one of the rescuers penetrated a short distance into the unexplorCd right heading and reported that the explosion had not reached that section of the mine. Twenty-two of the B imprisoned miners were working in that section at the time Of the blast.
 Seven hodies have been brought to the surface and two others are ex- pected 10 be hoisted to the top of the shaft during the day. RescueTs are still searching for the bodies Of two other miners in the left heading where exploration has thus far been confined.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21
M. I. T. Instructor Jumps
 To Death Under Train

Boston. March 2l.-Stephen r. Sears, an instructor in the English department at the Massachusetts h. stitute of Technology, committed suicide this morning by leaping in front of a northbound subway train at the Essex street station here. He was killed instantly.
 He had been suffering for several weeks from a nervous breakdown believed to have been caused from overwork. An attempt to take his life yesterday by jumping from the fifth story Of the Hotel Essex here was prevented by police and hotel authorities
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21
BABY AND SISTER SEE
 MURDER AND SUICIDE
New Jersey Man, Married, Kills Woman Friend in Auto,
 Then Himself

Paterson, N. J.. March 2t.-- Robert Eoonan, about 30 years Of age. today killed Mrs. Catherine L. Dempsey, 27, and then shot him self with a revolver, dying in few minutes. This was the verdict of detectives who found the bodies on a little-used road at the rear of east side.
 Mrs. Dempeey's body was found in the rear seat of an automobile, a bullet wound through the head, Noonan's body was found in the road beside the car, with a pistol near by.
 Also in the car were Mrs, Demp- seys two and a half year old baby daughter and Mrs. Dempseys sister. The sister told the detectives that Noonan said, when he had driven to the spot, Now we'll end 1t all" Noonan shot Mrs. Dempsey and tried to kill the baby whereupon the sister leaped out of the car with the child in her arms. Noonan then jumped out and shot himself.
 Noonan was married.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21
Would Adopt Sisters

Princeton, Ind, March 21.-Sever- el persons who have visited the hos- pital here where lie 35 of those in- Jured in Wednesdays tornado, have sought to adopt Harriet McClurkin, five years old, and Ada McCIurkin, four. sisters, who were injured In the storm which took from them their mother. Their father was kick ed 10 death by a horse several years ago.
 The little orphans, Harriet, with a broken arm, and Ada temporarily blinded by a blow on the head, are the pets of the hospital. Never have they cried or complained although both have suffered intensely. Dolls and toys, gifts of persons who have visited the children's room, litter their beds.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21
Telephonic Communi- cation With Outlying Districts Is Interrupt ed, So Nothing Is Heard From There.
Tremors Last But Few Seconds This Morning Apparently Came From Direction of HarbOr.

Quebec, March 21. An intense earthquake shock was felt here this morning. Houses were shaken, but no serious damages or fatalities were reported.
 The shock occurred between 10.24 and 10:26 o'clock. After the earth quake tremors of February the 2Sth, there were recurrent disturbances for several days in this district. To- days shock lasted only five to 10 seconds, depending upon the locality.
 No Phone Service
 Telephonic communications with Baie St. Paul, Murray Bay, St. Sim con and other places in Charlevoix county as well as points in the Sag uenay district, were interrupted so nothing could be learned regarding the extent of the seismic disturbance in these localities.
 The belief prevails that today's tremors originated near Erie St. Paul, which is considered the epic center or the SHOCK three weeks ago.
 Came From Harbor
 First reports of the latest shiver in the earth's crust came from. the harbor front in Quebec. The signal service station timed 1t as at about 1925. and described it as short but violent, sending a perceptible tremor up the building tower and rattling windows.
 The shock was next reported by lighthouse keepers at Port Neuf, 31 miles up the St. Lawrence river, and at Grenadines, 10 miles above Port Eeuf.
 - Irlle Lady Gray, government fec breaker, felt sharp tremble while working near the Richelieu Rapids.
 Residents near the parliament buildings said the quake made china dance on breakfast tables, spiiling contents of cups into saucers.
 In Narrow Belt
 The shock ceased to be observed only few streets away and was be- lieved to be confined to narrow belt along the river bed, although a sporadic offshoot gave twitch or two in parts of the upper town.
 The dominion observatory seis- mograph recorded the movement as taking place at 10:22 and lasting 30 seconds,
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21
URGENT PLEA FOR SURGEONS SENT
 OUT FROM DEVASTATED DISTRICTS
 WHERE GANGRENE |NFECTS INJURED
Human Interest Tales
 In Devastated Zone
By The Associated prees.

By The Associated Press.
 West Frankfort, H., March 21.- One of the most striking features of the tornado here was the large pro- portion of women and children kill ed. More than 150O coal miners were at work beneath the surface in the devastated area and thus es- capped injury or death.
 Nearly 40 of the dead in West Frankfort were small children. One of the most heart touching scenes after the disaster was the long row in the morgue of little bodies from which life had been snuffed almost in the twinkling of an eye.
 Five Children Killed
 Five children in the families Of three Karnes brothers were listed among the dead, as well as two adults. In the parish neighbor Frank Galloway lost his wife, a son, a daughter, a son-in-law and grand son. Galloway, with a broken leg and other injuries Is in a Benton hospital. His family was buried at Thompsonville yesterday.
 West Frankfort and other storm stricken communities in Franklin county today went about the grim task of burying the bulk of their dead. Of the 163 known dead in the county virtually all had been identi- fled and funeral arrangements made.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21
SEEKING ASSISTANCE
 FOR TORNADO VICTIMS
Red Cross and Town of Princeton, Ind, Send
 Appeals

New Britain has been asked to aid the tornado devastated sections of the middlewest by two telegrams 4s- ceived here this morning. One was to Curtis L. Sheldon of the New Britain Chapter of the American Red Cross asking for help in rush. ing relief to the district. The other was to President Joseph R. Andrews of the Chamber of Commerce from the Chamber of Commerce at Princeton. Indiana. Both messages urge the necessity of immediate re- lief.
 Mir. Sheldon said that he would be willing to receive checks or money contributions at the New Britain National bank. MT. Andrews planned to confer with Mayor Pao- nessa on the matter before, taking any definite action.
 The message to the Red Cross chapter is as follows: Curtis l.. Sheldon. New Britain Chapter, American Red Cross:
 Red Cross extending relief en- tire tornado area including Missouri. Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky. Tennes- see and Alabama. Your chapter au- thorizcd receive and forward Ameri- can Red Cross national headquarters, Washington, all contributions for re- lief. Adequate publicity should im- mediately be given fact that citizens your community can contribute through chapter"
 The message to President An drews of the Chamber of Commerce was as follows:
 Our city partially destroyed by tornado, many dead and injured. Property loss above three million. Estimated hundred homeless and one thousand men deprived of jobs by destruction of railroad shops and Heinz factory. Financial relief is sadly needed. We appeal to your humanity and generosity. Please send contributions to Princeton re- lief fund. Blair, president, Farm ers' National bank"
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21
Gilpatric Is Still in
 Penitentiary Hospital

Hartford, March 21-Former state treasurer G. Harold Gilpatric, now at the federal penitentiary in Atlan- ta, Ga. is still a hospital patient there, according to c. w. Hughes. a guard. who arrived in Hartford to- day to attend the Chapman trial in which he will be a state witness.
 Mir. Gilpatric has an attendant much of the time said Mir. Hughes and is making considerable progress in learning the Braille system of reading for the blind.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21
Nome, Alaska, Now Faces
 Serious Coal Shortage

Nome, Alaska, March 2l.-FaiIure of the coal-lsden steamer Appollo 10 arrive last fall, because. of being damaged in severe storms, and the sudden prosperity Of native fox trappers have created serious coal shortage here, it was revealed today
 The trappers earned large sums this year with their heavy catches and purchased coal instead of combing the beach for wood
 The coal famine was relieved somewhat by the city councils pur- chase of fifty tons from the United States signal corps radio station. This was apportloned by a city coal committee in one to six sacks aliot- ments. The next coal ship is due in June.
 The situation is regarded as seri- GUS.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21
Burns Received in Auto
 Crash Prove Fatal

Norwich, March 2l.-Wincenty Ossa, of Jewett City, died at the W. w. Backus hospital today from burns received in the accident to motor coupe at Jewett City last Sun day midnight. The vehicle crashed into telephone pole and was crushed, fire starting in the wreck, Osga tried to rescue John Gaska, the driver, who was pinned under meath and was burned 10 death,
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21
ANOTHER HARD EARTHQUAKE
 SHOCK IS FELT IN QUEBEC,
 NO INJURIES ARE REPORTED
COLLINSVILLE CHURCH
 DESTROYED BY FLAMES
St. Patrick's R. c. Edifice Ruined Today-Father
 Smith Discovers Fire

Collineville, March 21.-St. Pa tricks Roman Catholic church, frame structure built in 1852, was partly burned this morning, flames and water so ruined the building that probably new church will be necessary. Smoke was noticed com ing from the vestry by Rev Father Smith. the pastor, who lives next door, about 5:30 @. m.. He hasten ed to the church but 1t was filled with smoke which was lighted by the tongues of the flame. It was im- possible to save anything on the altar or the vestments and furniture. The fire company of the Collins Co. responded to call and the appar- atus from Unionville arrived and assisted in keeping the fire within the church. Holes were made in the roof through which streams were poured.
 The church was of Gothic design. The interior had been recently re- decorated and within two years the exterior had been reshingled. While the frame was old the repairs had preserved the building. The pastor. Rev. Father James l.. Smith, was unable to estimate the value of the structure.
 Colinsville has large number of Catholics who were communicants of St. Patrick's church. The nearest church are at Unionville and Avon. each about five miles away. Ar engagements for services were being made this forenoon. There was no fire in the church during the night and the only explanation which seemed to account for the fire was that crossed electric wires had start ed 1t. There was Lenten service last night.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21
Man Convicted,
 Gets Life Imprisonment

Nashvillc, Tenn. March 2l.-"Jo- seph Hoffman" 24, whose real name is said 10 be Patrick Harris and his home in Holyoke, Mass, was con- victed here today of the murder of w. B. Glover, restaurant cashier, in tsurant cashier, fin a holdup Decem- a holdup December s. Harris was given a life term in prison.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21
Baby Still Lives

Chicago. March 21.-Many weird freaks were reported in Wednesdays tornado.
 A nude male baby, nine months old, was found half buried in swamp mud east of West Frankfort, III. It had been exposed for two nights. Warm baths and restoratives were administered and the youngster is reported coming through nicely.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21
Finding in Macri Case
 To Be Made Today

New Haven, March 21.-A finding in the case of Olympia Macri, who shot and killed John Bagnano on Feb. 26. is expected to be made by Coroner Mix on Monday and on that day grand jury will sit here to consider cases which the states at torney may desire to present to 1t. One of the cases is that of John For misano. who shot and killed man whom he charges betrayed his sister.
 The Macri case Is expected to be submitted to the grand jury on GaAr day.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21
Former Empress Is
 In Serious Condition

Brussels. March 21.-The condi- ton of former Empress Charlotte. widow of Maximilian of Mexico, who at the age of eighty-five is un- dergoing a severe attack of grip. continued serious today although she became no worse over night.
 The aged patient Is alarming her physicians by a refusal to take medi- cine or much nourishment, and likewise by declining to stay in bed, insisting upon dressing and walk ing around the chateau not seeming to realize the gravity of her illness.
 King Albert and Queen Elizabeth have visited the patient several times since the beginning Of her ill., ness. They found her mind no less clear than usual, the ex-empress rec ognizing everyone readily.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21
MUST ENFORCE DRY LAW
Geneva, \. Y., Mayor Signs Ordi- nance Compelling Police and City Judge To Garry Out Statutes.

Geneva. N. Y, March 21,-Mayor J. P. Stahl today signed local pro- hibition enforcement ordinance re- gently passed the the common coun- cil which places responsibility for enforcement on prohibition laws di- rectly on the Geneva police depart ment and city judge. The ordinance becomes effective April l. The ordinance is patterned large hy after the federal law. the sale, manufacture and possession or in toxicating beverages being prohibit cd. Druggists and physicians will be required to file records of all liquor prescriptions with the Geneva city clerk.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21
DEANS FRIEND IS
 STILL LOCKED UP No Additional Facts Given Out
 in MOmausuin Case HEARING AGAIN MONDAY
Palmer, Man in Custody, Is Said to Have Predicted Where Body Would Be Found--Als0 Discov- cred Another Tragedy.

New Haven, March 21.-No addi- tional facts were made known to- day in the inquiry into the death of Leonard Dean who is supposed to have been burned to death in his parents cottage at Momauguln last Sunday. Byron Palmer. of East Haven, who was placed in jail yes- terday until the coroner shall have passed upon the case, was still there today. Deputy Coroner L. L. Field is understood to be following up some evidence which he took at the hearing yesterday.
 Hearing Monday
 The hearing will be resumed by the deputy coroner on Monday and will have 10 do with Palmer's yer. sion of his discovery of the fire and also conversation he had after the fire with other persons. It Is said that Palmer predicted that Deans body would be found under the piano. and 1t was so found face down on the basement foor with the remnants of the plano on top Of 1t.
 Palmer is being kept in the poor debtors room at the jail and re- ceives g 8 day and his board while held.
 Found Other Victim
 A development in the Dean case was that records of the death of Robert Dunlap a detective in the New Haven police department, in his cottage in East Haven in No- vember 1920 show that it was Byron Palmer who reported finding the body. It was decided at the time that Dunlap died from gas asphyx- iation, the fluid coming from a gas heater which had become leaky. At the time Palmer. as a witness at the inquest, said he had been requested by Dunlap to turn off the water and after getting into the cottage to do this he found Dunlap's body. Dunlap was alone in the cottage having gone there one night to close 1t for the winter. It was 8 mystery at the time why Dunlar had asked Palmer to turn off tho water when he could have done SC kpaselt before locking up the place
 The medical examiner at the time gave a verdict of accidental death The fact that Palmer reported the death first was brought out today ir connection with statements that Palmer had told where Deans body might be found.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21
SHEPHERD HEARING IS
 STARTED IN CHICAGO
Testimony Is That Accused Said He'd Have Will
 To Suit Himself

Chicago. March 21.-Testimony that William D. Shepherd. under tn- dictment charged with the murder by tyhoid inoculation of his foster son, William N. McClintock, orphan millionaire, had said he would have McClintock's will drawn to suit him. self, was given at ball hearing by c. C. Faiman, indicted with Shep- herd.
 Faiman said Shepherd had agreed to give him s1OO,OOO when he com pleted "a big deal" which the wit ness said Shepherd told him he was working on. He said this "big deal" was admitted by Shepherd to relate to the McClintock estate.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21
Fear Diphtheria Epidemic
 In Another Alaskan Town

Nome, March 21.-Dr. Curtis Welch, sole physician of Nome, who worked night and day during the height Of the epidemic, has received word from Candle. 25O miles north east of here, that an epidemic of sore throats, with symptoms Of diphtheria, was spreading among the resident of Buckland river
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21
One Killed as Motor Work
 Car Crashes Into Train

Wayland, Mass, March 21.- Mi- chael Connolly of Waltham, an em- ploye of the Boston and Maine rail- road was killed early today when motor car crashed into a passenger train on the Boston and Maine line between this town and South Sud- bury. Three other men who were with Connolly on the work car es- capped serious injury by jumping.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21
Dug Out of Ruins, Alive

Murphysboro, H., March 22.--One of the most unusual stories of the storm came to light late last night when 1t was related that workers searching the debris of the Logan grade school uncovered lad of 12 years. He seemed dazed when he first reached the light and air but recovered quickly. A photographer wanted to take his picture but the boy dashed for home and mother like frightened hare.
 It was feared that a number of other students possibly still were buried in the Logan school debris.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21
He's Whole City Eonce

Griffin. Ind, March 21,-C. C. Armstrong, a farmer. will remain the entire municipal force of this village, which was entirely obliter- ated in Wednesdays tornado. He said he would continue living here, despite the fact that the remaining residents were either killed or de- serted the place.
 "I was born here, raised my family here, and I'm going to die here" he said, Griffin is an in corporated town.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21
Injured Dog Faithful

Griffin, Ind, March 21. A pet dog watches closely over Mary FL len Gregory, five years old, as she lies in temporary hospital in New Harmony, victim of the Griffin tornado.
 The dog, slightly injured. hobbed into the hospital today and had joyous reunion with its little own- CT. When physician removed fhe little girl to dress her wounds the dog followed and whenever she groaned in paid, he would howl.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21
Blown Out of His Hands

Princeton, Ind, March 21.-John Neims, of Griffin. adds Q touch Of humor to the after-storm stories Of the tornado which swept across Southern Indiana Wednesday.
 Neims saw the storm coming and ran for the Illinois Central station at Griffin.
 "As I took hold of the door knob that storm just naturally jerked that station right out of my hands, he said. Nelms was slightly hurt.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21
BRICK YARD HAND KILLED BY TRAIN
Domenick Cordi Struck by
 Express Near South Street
WAS WALKING ON TRACKS
Victim Was on His Way to Work When Train Travelling 55 Miles an Hour Bore Down--Dies on Way to Hospital

Hit by a passenger train travelling at 6 speed of b5 miles an hour, Domenick Cordi, A, of 59 South St., this city, received injuries which re- suited in his death before he could be rushed into the emergency room at the New Britain General hospital today.
 The accident happened a short distance from the South street bridge, known to railroad men as Kelsey's crossing about 1 o'clock this afternoon. Train No. 51, speeding in the direction of New Haven, came along just as Cordi attempted to cross the track. He was struck and his body was hurled a long distance. A telephone call to the hospital brought the ambu- lance to the scene and full speed was made to the institution but Cordi died before being taken in.
 An examination of the victim's body was being made this afternoon by Medical Examiner Purney. He is said to have been badly crushed by the impact with the locomotive.
 Cordi was an employe of the Stiles & Yeynolds Brick Go. It is thought that he was on his way to work when death overlook him. He climbed down an embankment near South street and walked out on the tracks as the train approached.
 It is said that Cordi is survived by bis wife and two children.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21
Plan to Rebuild

By The Associated tTesS'
 Griffin, Ind, March 21.-Tractors and trucks were pressed into use in Griffin today to pull apart the evil dence of the tornado which snutfed out more than 50 lives.
 It was another say day for sur vivors for it meant numerous trips to the cemetery. The work of bury ing the dead probably will be con- cluded today,
 Red Cross physicians and nurses visited nearby farmhouses 10 dress wounds. Inoculations to prevent lockjaw also were continued. Mean while a watchful eye was cast toward the Wabash river which has bee. rising gradually for several days. Some of the lowlands around Griffin are flooded.
 Perhaps 40 residents of Griffin are planning to rebuild on the sites where their homes formerly stood. They explain that they own the ground and see no other step to take.
 Although gloom hangs heavy over the populace, there has been a healthy reaction. Now men and women already are looking to a new day.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-21
KILLED BY ELEVATOR.

Lynn, Mass, March 2l.-C. Irving Lindsey of this city, a leather mer- chant, was caught in an elevator In factory building today and crushed 10 death. He was SO years old.