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New Britain herald., 1925-07-08
POST OFFICE DEPT. FACES
 DEFCl7OFF FFORTYMlLLION
 DOLLARS FOR THIS YEAR
COLBY RETIRES FROM TENN. EVOLUTION CASE
New York Home Rule Law Confusion Forces Him
 to Withdraw
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Chicago, July S-Clarcnce Darrow, assistant counsel for John r. Scopes, received telegram today from BainbriIge Colby, former secretary of state. advising he would not be present at the Dayton trial.
 Mir. Colby said the recent decision of the appellate division of the New York supreme court invalidating the New York home rule statute brought about a situation which prevented his leaving the city for some time, He expressed his regrets and sent his best wishes for the success of the pro ccedngs.
 He said the court decision had brought about a confused situation in New York municipal affairs in volving "continued study and con- ference"
 Mr. Colby sent similar message last night to John R, Neal. senior counsel for Scopes in Tennessee.
 T am gratifed to know that the interests of the defendant are amply protected by the array of able coun- scl at his services" the message con- cluded,
 Mir. Colby's telegram follows:
 T am sending tonight the follow ing telegram to Mir. Neal: I regret to advise you that l cannot be pres cnt at the trial of Mir. Scopes in Dayton Antedating responsibilities have been brought forcibly upon me hy a decision rendered today by our intermediate appellate court in a case in which I am one of the coun- sel for the city of New York, de- claring invalid an amendment re- gently adopted to our state constitu- ton providing home rule for the city
 "1t brings into question an eX- tensive amount of municipal legisla ton based upon the amendment and T very confused and critical situation has arisen involving the closest study and requiring numerous and imme' | and others. You know my vtew' l thoroughly as to the conduct of tht | Scopes trial and what ] deem 10 b. 1 involved in the case and what 1 ar equally positive is not involved anC the few and simple points which are presented hy the constitutional as- peCt Of the case, which In the last analysis must prove decisive,
 "I am Eratiflad to feel that the interests of the defendant are amply protected by the strong array of counsel who will be present nt the trial. I assure you of my deep re- grct that I find myself in this Bitua- tion and also of my entire willing ness to render any assistance fin my power for which you may call upon me a' any stage of the case.
New Britain herald., 1925-07-08
FALLS FROM SEVENTH
 FLOOR 10 HER DEATH
Baroness MuehIen Meets Tragic Death in New
 York Hotel

New York. July Baroness Helen Eur Muchlen, of Java, Dutch East Indies, was killed today by a fall from q seven story window of the Ritz-Cartlon hotel
 She struck on the roof of ths hotel's Japanese garden which is or a level with the second floor. James Nj. Thompson, at one time | close friend of Miss Nlilicent Rogers, now Countess Salm Non Hoogstranten was visiting the baroness with other friends, He said she stepped to an open window for fresh air and fell
 The baroness, who vas about 2S years old, was Helen Carruthers of San Antonio, Texas. before her marriage to the baron who is in the Dutch diplomatic service. The baron is at present in Java, where ho cx- pt ntcd to be joined hy his wife.
 According 10 the hotel manage mcnt Baroness Eur Muehlen had gone 10 her apartment after dancing until late, being accompanied 10 the suite on the seventh floor by q number of friends
 Complaining cf tho heat she went to the open window and, 10 the horror of her guests, toppled over the sill. Police, after an mvestiga- tion, said it was believed she had tainted.
 The young woman was elaborate ly eoWncd and ipwelnd. Her diamond earrings were dashed from their set tings in the fall and were recovered from the roof by detectives.
 Mrs. Gladys Carru,hers, mother of the baroness. was at the hotel dur ing the evening watching her daughter and the other young poo- pie dance. She went home when the baroness retired to her suite with her friends Notified of her dauEh- tars targ cidoath, she tainted, but quickly revived and directed the plans for disposition of tha body
 Miss Susan Welon the baroness companion, with whom she arrived at the Ritz-Carlton June of. said they were 10 sail for Europe on inc Berengara today and that last night the baroness gave a farewell party, As the patty was about 10 break up, Miss Welcn said. tho baroness went to a rear window in her suite and stood looking out over the roofs Suddenly her companions saw her press her hand to her h"art and topple forward over the window sill They sprang to catch h"r, hut foo late.
 Besides the baroness, Miss Wclcn and Thompson. the party inClud,d Lester Conly, connected with a tifth avenue concern. The two man told the police the party of four had dincd al the Ritz-Carlton together Later they went 10 the haronesS suite. Miss Wclcn left tho room and after she returned a fow minutes later the mon said she whispered something 10 the baroness. who 1T turn left the apartment and was gone about 15 minutes. When sht came back she went into the hvinl room and leaned out of the window remarking that it was very hot,
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New Britain herald., 1925-07-08
POLICE KEEP RIVAL SUTTOR AWAY
 AND GIRL WEDS MAN OF HER HEART

New York, July s LPl-After be- ing guarded all night by a police man against possible machinations of a rival suitor Catherine F. Hoff- man, r years old, and Daniel P. Mckay. both of Staten Island. were married today at Borough Hall. St. George,
 The gard was posted last night after the brides mother complained
New Britain herald., 1925-07-08
GANGSTERS' GUNS BLAZE
 ONCE MORE IN CHICAGO
Tony Genna, Third Brother to Fall in Last Six Weeks of Under
 worLl Tcud

Chicago, July P)-Gangstcrs guns hlabzed in Chicago streets again this morning. seriously woundng Tony Gcnna, third of the Genna brother 10 fall in six weeks in the fcuds and riyarios Of beer runners,
 Genna WAS shot twice by un- known assailants as he walked along the street.
 The scene of the attack was not far from the spot where the body of Joseph LomorolH. victim of a Kidnapping ring, was found Monday
 Genna was nrraigncd in criminal court yesterday on charges growing out of the last street battle prccpi- tatcd by gangsters, in which. five weeks ago, Michael. his brother, and two policemen were killed. He was fined SlOO and costs on q charge of carrying concealed weapons.
 Genna was at large for several daYS after the flare up which took the second of his brothers from the leadership of the notorious Gcnna gang. He was named by several witnesses as having been in the au- tomobilo which gave fight to po- lice car on the west side early in June, but when he was taken in custody q week after the outbreak his accuscrs were not 10 be found.
 One bullet lodged in Gonna s head and another pierced his abdo- men. At the county hosptal he was in a critical condition.
 Genna was conscious when the police reached him. He refused to reveal the Identity of his assaiants
 If I get better, I'll get them n.y. self he repeated in answer to the questions Of the officers.
New Britain herald., 1925-07-08
Kidnapping Cop Is Given
 Prison Sentence by Judge

New York. July S.-Rohert c.
 Rorons. q former policeman con- yirted on June c9 of abducting two
 young girls who ran away from .tholr homes in Rutherford. \. l., today was sentenced to serve from
 two and a half 10 five years Tn state I prison. Judgo Mancuso. in sen tcncng Bercns, said he was dis
 grace 10 men wearing the police 1 uniform.
 ! Lillian Dorrer, r years old, and ! Clara Lowell. l3, are the girls Ser 1 cns is charged with abducting,
New Britain herald., 1925-07-08
Reason Attributed By Postmaster General Is Increased Pay of Elm ployes And Change In Rates.
Every One of the Larger Cities in Country How. ever, Shows Material Gain in Receipts.

Washington, July P--A deficit of approximately S4O,0OO,Oo0 for postal operations for the fiscal year of 1925 was estimated today by Postmaster-General New.
 The indicated deficit for the year. which ended on June 30 was attri- buted by the postmaster general to the increased pay of postal employees and the change in postage rates.
 In announcing total postal receipts of S2,S32,6S2 for June at 50 indus trial city post offices, he said:
 "The receipts of the 50 selected post offices for June show an in crease of 14.72 per cent over June 1924, and those of 50 industrial cities with 16.45 per cent show even a bet ter average.
 There are two most gratifying circumstances in connection with these figures, the first of which is the fact that every one of the larger cities shows an increase: and the same is true of all but one of the 50 industrial cities, The months business is therefore quite satisfac- tory from the standpoint of the post office.
 "Of course any estimate based on these figures as 10 how nearly the postal receipts will balance expendi- lures for the current year is the merest guess. But the figures quot ed would indicate a deficit of some thing like $4o,0On.ooo. which Is due. of course, to legislation passed by the last congress affecting both pay and rates"
 Hearings Begin Soon
 A special joint congressional com mission soon will begin hearings in various parts of the country on post al rates and must submit recom- mendations to congress during the first week of the December session for 3 permanent schedule.
 Considerable opposition to the re gently increased rates has been voic- ed by business organizations and 1 lttSG llldll uSElSt " llI llaNV oCSl1i VI they have curtailed postal revenue. From the two and one half months operation of the new rates, postal officials have found 1t almost i'm possible to determine just what ef- feet they have had toward increas ing the revenues. Experts calculat- ed they would produce about s5o,- 100000. in additional funds but the officials now say indications are they are not producing anywhere near that amount,
 Total revenues for the fiscal year of 1925. are expected to approximate $500, 100000 compared with s572.- o0O,OOO for 1924.
 Expenditures totalled sS97,o0o, ooo for 1924 and the deficit was s24,Soo,- GOO.
 Estimates of expenditures for 1925 haze not been made ID but they are not smaller than last year. In addt- ton to the normal expenditures about SS4.0on.oOn was added by the increase in employees pay which be- came effective January 1,
New Britain herald., 1925-07-08
TR0I.IEYNEN'S FIGHT
 MUST BE ARBITRATFD
Neither Company Nor Elm ployes Willing to Make
 Concessions

Eew Haven, July $ (P-Nagotia ticns between the trolley mems con terence board and President Punfer- for1 of the Connecticut company were broken off early this afternoon and the disagreemants over wages and working conditions will go to an arbitration board. The company stood firm it is understood on its 'ast position which was that the bus drivers now in service should be re- tained instead of being affected by q retroactive seniority rule which the tro'laymon desired
 Previous announcements made In formally Were that the trollcymen lad agreed to accept the present "age scale and continue or the nire and T half hour day schedule but they wanted the company 10 rec ogni-e seniority ruln on bus driv- ITS which would permit nnlleymen to obtain bus positions on basis of 'Aeir lengtr ot sorvice The ccm- rany, it vas understood would not agree t0 send bus drivers back to r2rs ard fill their positions accord ing to the seniority rule.
 Neither side early this afternoon 'F7s in readiness to make q specific :'alement as it has been customary 10 wait until the situation is settled.
 The conference hoard met Mr. Funderford shortly before noon to give him report of the action of loCal unions on the last position Of the compan" The conferees were frank 4 O'Mcara Of Hartford. E. 0. Connor. president of the local 4nicp, IHhn J. LorNey and Paul I,eynolds of this city, and Fearley Richards of Derby.
 When it was determined that the trolloymnn ana the company could rot reach q settlement arbitration v7s proposed and the company in- sisted that the whole subject be gone into The men. il is understood, de- sired that their requests for more wages and the nine hour day be ar- hitrated. The company however, de- manded that with arbitration the entire situation he gone over.
 Arbitration has been used for many years in settling differences between the empployes and the Connecticut company. The use Of buses hy the company, and the fore cast that they will be even gcner- ally used in the future proved new factor in the negotiations and this Was one of the things which led to q disagreement after each side had made compromisement of fcrS
New Britain herald., 1925-07-08
FATAL, GUN FIGHT

Ga]lipolis Ohio. July s dPl-Wil- liam Cundiff was killed and Phillip Lee slightly wounded in 8 shotgun hattle between the two farmers to- day. resulting. police said. from a quarrel over q borrowed blow. Lee was arrested.
 Lees wife nd grandson WI taken to a hospital suffering from injuries received, when they were struck with a blow handle by Cundif be- fore the shooting began.
New Britain herald., 1925-07-08
ACTS AS TRAFFIC COP
 TO PROTECT CHILDREN
Joseph R Andrews Hops Out of Auto and Takes Command
 at Crossing

Joseph R Andrews Of Andrews, Swift 6; Co.,, and president of the New Britain Chamber of Commerce. emulating the action of Mayor Pao- nessa yesterday when the latter chased and arrested a boy who was abusing motorists, this morning as sumed his constitutional rights as a citizen to act as traffic patroman for few minutes and possibly saved number of children from se- rious injury by motorists
 MT. Andrews was driving his car north on Main street shortly before noon. Just as he prepared to turn into Commercial street d group of school children from the summer school started across the street. Mr. Andrews stopped his car, but other motorists going south on Main street and turning into Commercial blew their horns and drove riSht through the crowd. scattering the young sters.
 Another group hcsitated on the curb. MT. Andrews told them 10 go ahead. Just as they were about half way over big candy truck came along. The president of the Chamber of Commerce shouted 10 the driver to stop, but the latter drove through the crowd, paying no attention 10 him, Two other cars followed suit
 Leaving his car in the street Mir. Andrews stepped ont into the thick of the traffic, held mp both hands and stopped all traffic until the children got by safely. The whole incident took but two or three minutes and by the time the last child was over a traffic policeman was on the job untangling the fife up and the emergency traffic con had proceeded on his way.
New Britain herald., 1925-07-08

she had received threats from George Lesky, the rejected suitor.
 Lesky. who is now held in s3,oo0 bail on an abduction charge, caused the postponement of the wedding on June 16, when he is alleged 10 have kidnapped the girl and held her by force ten days in q Bronx apart ment.
 The weddARz today Eas without incident
New Britain herald., 1925-07-08
PrisOner-Murderer Again
 Tries to Commit Suicide

Chicago, July s tPl-Walter Krau- ser, who killed his accomplice in murder, Bernard Grant. in the coun- tv jail two weeks ago and q few days later attempted suicide in his cell by setting his bedding on fire, was sav- el from s second attempt 10 take his oTn life last night, Guards orercame him in solitary confine- rent cell as he prepsres 10 hang himself with a rope fashlened from bis clothing,
New Britain herald., 1925-07-08
SEVERAL CASUAL TIES REPORTED IN
 SEVERE QUAKE IN JAPANESE CITY

Toxic, July tP-Dcsratches from the town of Nagoya report that severe earthquake shook the Nagcya district this morning, and there were several casualties. A number of tall chimneys collapsed.
 The quake is described IS the most severe felt in the region since
New Britain herald., 1925-07-08
Death and Disaster Accompanies
 Heat Wave and Terrific Storms
New England Hard Hit by Electrical Disturbance Alert Man Saves Express From Wreck-BOlt Kills Motorcycles - Trolley g Cars Hit.

Boston. July New England today was recovering from the cf- fleets of a series of severe thunder storms which swept over the sec ton yesterday accompanied by high winds and torrcntial rains, causing one death, scores of minor injuries and property damage which will run to hundreds of thousands of dollars.
 Was Very Hot Day
 The storms ended one of the hot test days of the summer. the highest thermometer reading being 110 de- grees reported from Springfield. but failed to bring much relief from the excessive heat Arthur White, of Lynn, a motorcyclist who sought shelter from the storm under a tree in Medtord. was killed by d lightning bolt which struck him on the head. Seven trolley cars. six of them crowded with home-going passen- gers, were struck in various su- burban districts and in Maiden BOO to 400 passengers were forced to wade through four feet of water from line of stalled cars.
 Saved Train From Wreck
 William McDonald of Springfield saved the Boston and Albany Twi- light express train from a probable wreck when he Jagged the limited near the Wilbraham line. He had seen a tree fall across the tracks. scores of fires were started by light = ming. The most serious destroyed d barn in Lincoln. R. l. with a loss of $35. 1000
 In outlying districts gardens, side walks and even road surfaces were washed away. Scores of conmuni- ties were without light or telephone service and several harbor craft in New England water narrowly cscap- cd being struck or driven ashore.
 The lightning even attacked White Court, the summer White House, and for half an hour President and Mrs. Coolidge had to sit in the dark until an electrician could restore the lights,
 Mutilatod hy RoIt
 The motorcycles killed was AT thur White Of Lynn. The bolt struck his head and split his body An automobile party Of three women and a man, who had sought refuge under the same tree, were shocke,! by the bolt and the women were thrown into mysteries.
 Tn Malrose and Maiden nine buildings r'ere struck. Residents re- rorted that several small truck gardens were washed away. In Mel rose between 800 and 400 persons were maroonod in four trolley cars on the main street and were forced to wade through water waist deep to reach the sidewalk. Soon after they left q lightning bolt skipped through three of the cars. Trolley cars also were struck in Nclford and lynn, but no injuries were re- ported,
 Struck by Lightning
 Among the buildings struck in Brookline was Sevcnels, home of inc late Amy Lowell, poetess Half 8 dozen fires started by lightning in
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New Britain herald., 1925-07-08
SINGER DIVORCED

Portland, Me, July tPs-oliv Fremstat Brainsrd. singer, knowr to the musical world as Olive Trems stad, today was grEr.ed et1orcs from Harry Lewis SrGinara ct New York city by decree Of Judge Arthur Chapman in superior court.
New Britain herald., 1925-07-08

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 Nagoya, one Of the largest cities of the Japanese empire, is locsted on the island of Hondo, I70 miles west southwest of Tokio. The terri hleearthquake which visited the dis district In 1891 caused the collapse of every house in the city.
New Britain herald., 1925-07-08
REFS DROWN IN HONEY

Fresno. Calif.. July s (Pl-Many colonies of bees in Fresno county have been drowned in their own honey. the hives melting during the recent heat wave.
New Britain herald., 1925-07-08
TETRsZZTNTs FAREWELL

Naples, July $ tp'-Madsme Louisa Tetrazzini, the coloratura so- prano, has decided 10 make a fare well tour of the United States and Australia beginning the latter part of this year.
New Britain herald., 1925-07-08
AUTO EXPORTS INCREASE

Washington, July Rl-EXports Of automobiles and automobile parts from the United States during May set a new record by value, sS4,61S,- hNS.
New Britain herald., 1925-07-08
QUAKE IN PORTUGAL

Lisbon. July S-Earthquake shocks were felt in the northern provinces of Portugal today.
New Britain herald., 1925-07-08
ASK DISAPPOINTMENT ON FILM HEARINGS
State Seeks Delay in COuStitu,
 tionality Fight
THEATRES IGNORE STATUTE
Head of Poll Circuit Says No Taxes Will Be Paid At All Until a Final Decision Has Been Rcached--Ion- ference Held Today,

Hartford, July P-.A postpone ment of the hearing in the federal court on the constitutionaity of the new film tax law that was set for this Friday has been asked by the state, Arthur l.. Shipman, special counsel for the state contest stated today.
 He said that the postponencnt had been asked because the states ease was insuffiCiently prepared at this time, He said he did not wish 10 embarrasS the three judges who had agreed to sit at the hearing, but that it would he impossible 10 pre- sent full brief at the hearing if it were on Friday,
 Attorney Benedict Nj. Holden who ,a at Madison and George W. Wick ersham of New York, counsel for the motion picture interests has been notified of the request, MT. Shipnan said, and had agreed not to oppose tt.
 MI Data on Hand
 Mir Shipman also announced that She affidayits Of the compliments tor which he had asked yesterday had been delivered to his office to ne ready to appear in court next week.
 A conference vas held this morn Ing in Mir. Shipman's office at which Attorney General Healy, Tax Com missioner ". II. Blodgett and Spe- cial Tax Agent John J. Splain were present.
 According to the regulations of the tax commissioner, all feature films and comedy films shown in theaters today are subject to the tax of $lo reel and 5o cents for every additional hundred feet in each reel. It was therefore obvions that there would be widespread technical viola tions of tho law.
 Louis S1G3l of New Haven, man aSHr of the Foli circuit said today that all films would he run in Pnli theatars throughout the state with out regard to tax regulation and that the practice would be continued until 9 final decision on the question had reen given in the federal court,
New Britain herald., 1925-07-08
HIGH TIDE
THE WEATHER

Hartford, July S.--Forecast for New Britain and vicinity: Fair tonight and ThurSday; not much change ir tempera- ture.
New Britain herald., 1925-07-08

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New Britain herald., 1925-07-08
Struck by Lightning

Among the buildings struck in Brookline was Sevcnels, home of inc late Amy Lowell, poetess Half 8 dozen fires started by lightning in
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New Britain herald., 1925-07-08

Average Daily Circulation For Week Ending TO no0 July 3rd ,.,. l ZsU0U
New Britain herald., 1925-07-08

You do not deny that you made such 2 suggestion. That was my contention, and whether if was orig in7l or not with you did not concern me If I should throw a stone
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New Britain herald., 1925-07-08
What Will Be Result?

Just what will happen nov, vas the subject of much speculation about the city today in view of the councils fiat refusal to grant the ap- propriation last night. The merits of the new industrial course were not questioned by the councilmen' who declared last night that it was q problem as 10 where the money would come from.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1925-10-15

Kenosha; gr d secretary,
Mrs. Helen NJ. Lofiin, Milwaukee;
grand treasurer, Mrs. Ina j. Reid,
Waukesha; grand conductress, Mrs
Nettie Hobson, Milwaukee, and
trustee for three years, Mrs. Nettie
T. Kenny. Milwaukee.
The election of Mr.. Moss to the
Office of associate patron this year
means that he will be elected to the
office of grand patron next this,
this being the highest office held by
a man in the order.
The Seth annual session will be
held in the new Temple at Madison,
which was recently dedicated to the
services of God and the betterment
of mankind, in which all the frat
ernal bodies of Madison, regardless
of religious creed, joined in the
solemn ceremonies of dedication
and completion of the same.