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New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
GRABECK ARSOLVEr OF BEING BRUTA
Contradictory Testimony at Hearing Given to PatrOlman

After listening to maze of con- tradictory testimony. the board of police commissioners at special meeting last night dismissed charges on conduct unbecoming an officer which had been lodged against Pa rolman William J. Grabeck. The harges were brought by Louis .luillacote of 16 Maple street, who
 leged that he was subjected to rutal treatment at the hands of lrabeck while being placed under rrest on the morning of January 4.
 Miss Florence Caufield, City hall ,cnographer. was present at the caring, and took a stenographic Dpy of the testimony for Mayor A, |. Paonessa. It is known that the layor was interested In the cast ut when questioned this morning, e refused to comment on the pres nee of the stenographer or for hat purpose he desired a copy Of he evidence in the case.
 Witnesses Change Minds
 4 new element entered into the sase last night with the appearance of three disinterested witnesses of the affair who were subpoenaed to give their version of the incident. Their stories were considerably diff ferent from what had been expected all three having changed their minds, they told the board. The three men had been quoted as say ing that the treatment accorded Squillacote by Grabeck was brutal and mhuman, but last night they tes- tfied that they did not think that the policeman had treated the prisoner any rougher than was necessary under the circumstances.
 Questioned by Chairman David L. Dunn, one of them admitted having made the statement that it was "a shame the way Grabeck treated Squillacote,' but he said that he had changed his mind. This change of heart brought the question from Grabeck as to whether he had ap- preached or spoken to the witness at any time about the case. The witness denied that he had. Chair man Dunn then asked the witness if any member of the police depart ment had spoken about the case to him and he said no.
 In summing up tha evidence in the case, Chairman Dunn said that he could not think of any provoca- ton sufficient to justify Grabeck hit ting Squillacote with a club when they were standing at the police box calling the patrol, especially in view Of the fact that there were two other policemen with him.
 Police Cannot Punish Prisoners
 The duty of policemen is to ar rest lawbreakers, the chairman said. and we have a court here to punish them. Any policeman who thinks that he has anything to dc with the punishing of prisoners has the wrong Idea, and he wants to get it out of his head" The chairman caled attention to discrepancies 1T the stories told by the witnesses fol the complainant and by Grabeck.
 Squillacote was the first witness tc be heard and he told his story from the time he arrived in the city from New York on the night of January about o'clock. He said that he went to a bowling alley on ChurcE street where he met his friend: and bowled with them until about 1f:30 o'clock. They then went tc Squillacote's home where theS played cards until about 2:3( o'clock. Deciding that they wanted to eat, the six proceeded to { Church street lunchroom where thcy
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
HELD IN St0,00O BAIL
Hartford Man is to Stand Trial On Charge Of Embezzlement From Two War Veterans.

, Bridgeport Feb. 3.--W. Earl Ben nett. 51 Spring street Hartford charged with embezzlement of ap- proximately $10,O00 of the estate of two soldiers of the world war, was bound over to the February term of the superior court, in $10.000.
 While acting as conservator of es- tate of Nikaror Sechwetz, ex-soldier. now at state hospital. Norwich, he is said to have taken for his own use s9,0S9.S4 from June IT, until removed as conservator last Novem- Der.
 Bennett turned $1,250 over to As sistant Prosecutor Clarence A. Lis ter. of the city court his successor as conservator. This was the only restitution made.
 Bennett also acting as the con servator to the estate of Joseph c. Bruznak, now of New Britain, is said to have embedded $1,635.01 from this estate.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
OUTFIELDER RELEASED
Syracuse Gives Walking Papers to
 William Holden.

Syracuse, N. Y. Feb. 3.-The Syracuse International League Base ball club today announced the un- conditional release of William Hold "n, veteran outfie'der.
 The club added 1t had signed four more youngsters for spring trials, They are Joseph Snyder, Brooklyn, first basemen, William Niebargall, Brooklyn, a catcher: Francis Rogers, Roosevelt, L. l., an outfielder, and Joe Russell, Newton Upper Falls, Mass, an infieder.
 Niebergall is a younger brother of Charley Niebergan, long with syra- cuse and now catcher for the. St Louis Nationals.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
Suzanne and Helen Not
 To Meet in Net Match

Nice, France, Feb, 3.-Reports from America that arrangements had been made for a match between Mademoiselle Suzanne Lenglen, French lawn tennis star. and Miss Helen Wills. the youthful American champion, were referred to Made- moiselle Lenglen today. Suzanne promptly disappointed those who were hoping the reports were true. She asserted that the rumors had no basis in fact.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03

others, also saying that he thought the policeman was justified in strik-
 The stories of the policemen called him a vulgar name. He sa'd that he thought the explanation for the actions of the policeman was be- cause Grabeck was excited over the way things were breaking for him,
 Policemen Testify.
 ing Squillacote as the prisoner had which tallied in essential details. was that the. first seen of the six young men was when they came up Church street, Patrolmen Cosgrove and Kozlauskas heard loud talking and singing and told them to keep quiet and go home. They stopped singing. according to the testimony and proceeded along Main street. talking among themselves. Cos. grove and Kozlauskas walked along some distance behind them to make sure they did not stop any place and resume their noise. Grabeck, who was on the west side of Main street, saw the young men and the two policemen walking some dis tance behind them. so he walked along the west side of the street (,
 Arriving at the corner of Frank ! lin square and Main street, Grabeck said that Squillacote walked away from the rest of the bunch and made an offensive remark to Cos grove. With this, Grabeck said that he shouted to them to keep still and go home. One of them re- piled, so he went across the street and grabbed Squillacote, telling him | to go home and keep still. o- he would lock him up. Squillacote then is alleged to have asked Gra- beck what he was going to lock him up for, and Grabeck told him that he knew well enough.
 The complainant is then alleged to have told Grabeck that he couldn't lock him up, so the police man placed his hand on him and told him he was under arrest. With this, Grabeck alleges that Squilla, cote struck him in the ear and again under the eye, knocking his club out of his hand. Grabeck then went at Squillacote to protect him. self. he said, using his fists only Squillacote fought against being taken to the box, Grabeck said, rtlak- ing it necessary for him to strike him with the club While they were standing at the box, the pris- oner is alleged to have made an other pass at Grabeck, and when he did so. Grabeck struck him on the arm with his club.
 Patrolman Cosgrove and Kozlaus- kas were the other two witnesses heard by the board, their stories differing in only minor details from Grabeck's.
 that probability seemed to be lack ing in the case regarding a police man running across the street and striking a man with his club with out first saying something to him He said that when he first saw Squillacote. he was very much put out about the case, as it appeared that the young man had been abused, but stories he has heard since have wiped out his sympathy for the man.
 Commissioner Jackson made a motion that the charges against Grabeck be dismissed, saying that he thought the evidence had failed to substantiate them. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Par ker, and Commissioner William F Lange expressed himself as being in favor of dismissing the charge.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
STEEL co. EARNINGS
TrumbulI Steel Co. of Warren, Ohio, Reports Net of s2,24s,sss.s1 Dur ing Year of 1924.

Warren, Ohio, Feb. 3.--Net earn ings of the Trumbull Steel company in 1924 were s2,243,SSS.S1. at the rate of $2.4s a share as compared with net earnings at the rate of $6 a share in 1923, President Jonathan Warner reported to the meeting Of stockholders today.
 Dividends on common and pre- ferred stock for 1924 amounted to $1,766,955.22, and there was carried to surplus $476,923.59 as against s2,- 0oS,000 in 1923.
 MT. Warner said prospects for 1925 were for better earnings.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
Maniac Beats and
 Bites Woman, Escapes

New York, Feb. 3.--Brooklyn po- lice are seeking a we'll dressed and well spoken young man whom they believe to be maniac and who yes terday afternoon in her home knocked down and seriously injured Mrs. Harriet Hid, 53. afterwards biting her about the neck, face and arms. The man escaped without otherwise injuring Mrs. Hid or dis turbing the house. in which there were several valuable articles of jewelry.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
LONDON PUBLISHER DIES

London. Feb. 3.-John Lane, Lon don publisher. who for many years conducted the Bodley Head Publish ing business here, died last ev5hing of pneumonia. He was in his seven ty-first year. His Widow. who was Annie E., daughter of the late Julius Eichberg, of Boston, has written for magazines and Is the author Of sev- eral books. Mr. Lane was founder of the Yellow Book and was art edi- tor of it from the early years of its publication, and his chief recreation was the collection of art objects.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
BUILDING BOARD MEETING

The organization meeting Of tn. building commission which has been postponed several times, will be held tonight at o'clock. and the cleo tion of Richard viets as chairman is expected. Three members of the present board were appointed last week, Commissioners Viets and John Walsh being the only members of the old board remaining. The latter will not accept the chairmanship. and since it Is the mayors wish that a member of the old board head the commission, the election of yiets is practically assured.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
DECREASE IN SURPLUS CARS

Washington, Feb. S.--A decrease of 27.131 in the number of surplus freight cars in good repair reflecting increased transportation demand by shippers, was reported by the Ameri- can Railway association today in the week from January IA to January 22. The total on the latter date was 22s,sss.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
AGRICULTURAL BILL
House Committee Today Decides To Have Measure Drawn Up Em- bodying Coolidge's Rec0mmen- dations. ~

Washington, Feb. 3.-The house agriculture committee decided today to have drawn up bill embodying the recommendations of President Coolidge's agricultural conference to contain all suggestions except those relating to the tariff.
 This action was taken to give the committee a basis from which to proceed.
 Chairman Haugen announced he proposed to introduce within few days a grain export bill similar to one introduced last week In the sen ate by Senator McNary. republican, Oregon, and which contains many features of the old McNary-Haugen bill.
 The committee today took up the Capper- Williams bill, designed to further cooperative marketing, with Representative Williams, republican Michigan, testifying.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
STUDENTS TO CHEER

Hartford, Feb 3.--Two score or more students of Dartmouth are. ex- pected to be at the ringside tonight when Eddie Shevlin, boxing instruc- tor at the Hanover institution steps into the ring for 12 round go with Paddy Ryan, undefeated Pittsburgh welterweight. Young" Mulligan of Norwalk and Giovanni salerno, 1tal- ian bantam, will provide entertain ment in the semi-final, scheduled for ten rounds.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03

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New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
Spanish Airplanes Still
 Drop Bombs Accidentally

Madrid, Fea. 3.--The accidental dropping of bomb by a Spanish army airplane while flying over the railroad station at Ceuta, Spanish Morocco, resulted in the death Of 1 native and the wounding Of IS oth- CTS, four seriously, according to an official statement issued today.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
Lynn Mans Lungs. Sore From Coughing Cured By Aliens Lung
 Healer

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 It Nas recommended to me at time when Twas suffering from deep-seated cold on the lungs which had run me down very badly. At times was unable, to work because of the distress in my lung from coughing. The first bottle greatly relieved me and the second cured me en- tirely 50 that felt like q different man. consider 1t a most remarkable and re- liable lung and cough medicine.
 Gratefully yours.
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 On sale in New Britain by City Drug Store and Miller-Hanson.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
MILLS RELIEVED
New England Modernist Pastors
 Resignation Accepted By Oongre- gationalists, Will Get Leave.

Chicago, Feb. 3.-The resignation of the Rev. Thornton A. Mills as pastor of the New England Congre- gation church. rendered after fact ional difference es had sprung up be- cause of the pastors modernistic be- liefs, has been accepted by the church board. ....
 It was voted last night to relieve him of his duties after February 22, and give him a leave of absence on pay, until September 30.
 In accepting Mir. Mills resigna- ton, members of the board praised him highly for his christian attitude. w. H. Pugh of the board said He leaves with the good will and friend- ship of all concerned"
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
GUARANTEE $7s,ooo A YEAR

Chicago, Feb, 3.--A guarantee of s75.OO0 a year for the next ten years has been made to producers of Chi cago's Passion Play" which will be given here next month for charity and revived each year for a months run. The guarantors were hundreds of Chicago business men of many re- ligious faiths.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
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New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
CAPTAIN GIVEN APPOINTMENT

Washington, Feb. 3.-Gelasio Cae- tani, Italian ambassador to the Unit ed States. was given an appointment at the White House today to present his letters of recall. He shortly will be succeeded by Giacomo De Martino former Italian ambassador to Japan.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
COOLIDGE DISAppRCVES
Docs Not Look With Favor On Any Pian For Him to Broadcast His Views Over the Radio.

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 Washington. Feb, s.--President Coolidge looks with little favor on suggestions recently advanced that he periodically address the country by radio outlining his views on ma ior government problems.
 The suggestions that he take ad- vantage of the increased use of radio resulted from the reception given his recent economy address before the business meeting of the govern ment, but the president feels that the newspapers are efficient in their presentation of government problems. including the views Of the president. Moreover. Mir. Coolidge holds that he is able from time to time to address specific gatherings and permit his views to become known in that way.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
WILL DISCHARGE JURY
Jurymen fin Edwards Murder Case in Alabama Likely to Still Be Dead- Locked at Time Limit.

Bessemer, Alabama, Feb. 3.--The jury in the case of Dr. George T. Edwards, charged with wife murder, will be discharged and mistriai en- tered unless a verdict is reached to- night, according to Judge J. c. B. Gwin, who stated he would hold the jury together for 72 hours as is cus- tomary in Alabama in case of a deadlock.
 The jury reported yesterday it was hopelessly deadlocked. The jurors have been deliberating since noon Saturday.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03

stayed until about s;s0 o'clock, when they started home.
 According to the witness's story, they Vent up Church street and along Main street. They noticed Patrolmen Daniel Cosgrove and An thony Kozlauskas coming along Main street some distance behind them, Squillacote said, but did not pay any attention to them as they could think Of no reason for the police following them.
 Struck From Behind, He Says.
 Reaching the corner of Elm and Park streets, Squillacote said that they stopped for a minute or so when Grabeck shouted across the street for them to stop the noise and so home. One of the young men in the party gave the policeman a 'razz" the witness said, whereupon Grabeck ran across the street squillacote said That he was not facing Grabeck as he came across the street, and the first thing he knew, he was struck on the back Of the head with Grabecks club. The policeman Is then alleged to have twirled him around and struck him gain on the forehead.
 The witness said that he tried to get an explanation for Grabeck's action, but the policeman only beat him more, Squillacote said that he told Grabeck that he would 20 along with him If he was arresting him but when he went to get his hat which had fallen on the ground, the assault was continued and he was knocked 10 the ground.
 He said that while he was on the Vround. he was struck and kicked When one of his friends attem pted 10 give him his hat. Grabeck is al, legged to have chased him with his club. The complainant said that he was subjected to a continual beat ing on the way to the police boy in snite of the fact that he wen' willingly and offered no resistance When the patrol arrived. Souillacote claimed that he was so weak iron the beating he received, he had to he helped into the machine.
 Corroborated By Com""nion
 The next witness was Steve Al. hanese. who corroborated the stor' told by Souillacote. He also receiv' ed a blow from Grabeck's club, ho testified. the policeman hitting hir souarely on the nose with the sticl' when he protested against the way Souillacote was being clubhed.
 Phiiip Panarella was called upon to tell his story of the affair, and his version squared with that of thr first two witnesses. He was struch 2 glancing blow on the back by Ora beck. he said. although he made nC attempt to interfere with the police man.
 The fourth alleged victim of Ora heck's club welding was Anthony Pignatella. who claimed that he re ceived & blow on the right thigh from Graheck when the policeman started swine ring right and left witf the stick. The witness corrohorated the stories of the previous witnesses
 Anthony Desena was the fifth tc testify and after reciting his story he was questioned regarding pitch CT of wine that was supposed to have played a part in the card game al Squillacote's house, but he denied that they had any wine at all. The commissioner he other fOur
New Britain herald., 1925-02-03

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New Britain herald., 1925-02-03
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 AND LOOK YOUNG

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New Britain herald., 1925-02-03

all sober when the affair occurred
 Disinterested Witnesses Testify
 Raymond Bcgley was tn first d. interested witness to b2 heard, [, tifying that he, with two other, came along Franklin square ill al auto while the affray was in pro gress. He said that the machine was driven into Park street where the three got out and went over 10 see what the trouble was. When they reached the scene, Begley said that Squillacote was just getting off the ground, and that Grabeck was standing there with his club in his hand. The witness said that when the prisoner got onto his feet, he cursed Grab and said that he would go along with him, that he didn't have to beat him, whereupon Begley said that Grabeck struck Squillacote across the back twice with the club and starte- toward the box with him.
 Begley said that as far as he COulQ SGet llS pl lloOlISl NC4l| eio'4e with Grabeck willingly. at no time making any effort to resist or lag back. He said that Grabeck hit the prisoner once or twice more on the way to the box. Asked by Commis- sioner Thomas F. Jackson if he thought that it was necessary for the policeman to use his stick, the wit ness said that he did not.
 Physician Tells of Injuries
 Dr. A. J. Savard was the next wit ness called and he toll of the marks that both Squillacote and Albanese had as a result of the battle. He said that the complainant had two Jumps on his head, one on the back and the other on the side of his fore head. Besides these. the doctor said that Squillacote's arm was in such a condition that it was neces- sary to take an X-ray picture of 1t at the hospital to ascertain whether or not it was broken. He said that the marks on the head could not have been caused by a stick, as stick would have broken the skin. He has treated Squillacote several times since the affair for headaches.
 The blow that Albanese received on the nose could have been caused by a club, the doctor testified. He said that he treated the nose and could not tell at first whether it was broken or not.
 The next witness was the one whose testimony brought forth the questions regarding the reasons for changing his mind as to the justi- fication on the part of Grabeck for yielding the club. He was Frank Schmitt, who appeared reluctant to testify. In answer to Chairman Dunn's question. he admitted that he had made the statement that it was a shame the way Squillacotc was treated. but he added that he had changed his mind since. His story was much the same as Beg ley's.
 He thought the policeman was justified in acting as he did. He said that the prisoner had on an overcoat so he didn't think the blows of the stick hurt him very much. He said that Squillacote had called Grabeck several vile names as they went to the box.
 The next witness. Edward Hatsing corroborated the stories of the two
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-10-25

Mrs. Franklin Irving Wakefield has
announced the marriage OF her
daughter. Virginia Weston, to MIR
Russell Rexford Rinehart, on October
%, 1928.