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New Britain herald., 1926-03-17
SHOWDOWN WANTED IN NAPLES BUILDING ROW
Mayor Asks Viets 10 Call Meeting of
 Commission

Acting at tho suggestion of Mayor A. M. Paoncssa, Chairman lichard x. Nicts will call inc building com in special session for con sid"ration Of the Naples building Nrangle, and will ask the corpora lion counsel 10 be present to assist he board.
 For more than year there have been persistent demands on the part Of the Naples neighbors that the terms Of his building permit. which provide for one family dwelling on Hart street. be adhered 10. and complaints that the build ing is actually q two-tamily house.
 Consideration Of this case has occupied the attentions Of the com mon council and building commits sion over so extended a period that the mayor is determined that an interpretation of the law and it's application to buildings be made and the case settled once and for all.
 Building officials have found no structural indication Of a building permit violation, th"y say but their refusal to approve plumbing in- stallations is taken as significant. Cntil a comparison Of the work placed with the specifications ap- proved by the department has been made. inc department declines 70 is- sue q statement. II is known that fConiinued on Page isl
New Britain herald., 1926-03-17
Next World War Will Be Fought
 As Result Of Strife For Trade
Sir Esme Howard, British Ambassador. In Chicago Speech. Sees Seeds of Bitter Struggle in Busi- ness Ambitions.

Chicago, March IT Pl-The next world war, in the opinion of Sir Esme Howard. British ambassador will be "a struggle for markets" and will be wagcd as bitterly as any that has ever sprung from traditional ha'rcds. national jealousies or terri torial ambitions,
 Tho ambassador told The Chicago Association of Commerce today that so far as he was able to judge. "the future peace and happiness of this planet of our lies very largely in the hands of the commercial classes V It is they, he pointed out. by reason or far-flung business interests who will be deeply and personally in- volvcd."
 Tt certainly seems to me" the ambassador said, that the subjects which now interest diplomacy have changed so enormously during the short forty years that have had anything to do with the business that the outlook of the various for ign offices or, as you would say state departments, Of the world. has Ir"ccptahly altered.
 The great change that has come over them has been the conviction that economic causes dominate his tory and that if you want 10 finc :ho cause of trouble, while with r. gard to individual squahbles, the olt French proverb look for the woman still holds good. with regard 10 con rlicts between countries you can gen crally say with truth-look for th, dollar, or franc. of the pound, xx, or the goods that you purchas Herewith. And this. however. mucl 1 historians have ascribed wars an, alliances. constitutional changes ant revolutions 10 other causes. We may believe. take as being the grea cause Of all past disturbances an, of all political reactions"
 The ambassador believed that tn questions of frontiers and races ar by degrees settling themselves an that the whole energies Of govern ments will be bent towards the all important. all-ahsorhing object c finding markets in other countric
 fer the surplus production of thcl
 own and Of preventing their ow i from heinz swamred by the surplr production of the others"
New Britain herald., 1926-03-17
Claims Against Directorate Of
 Putnam Bank Settled For $25, ,OOO
COL. COOLIDGE TAKES
 NO NOURISHMENT NOW
Condition Unchanged-In- dicatiOnS Point to Visit
 From President Soon

Plymouth, Nt., March r P,-- No new developments may be ex- poctcd in the condition Of Colonel John C. Coolidge for the next 24 hours, said a bulletin issued at ii;S0 o'clock today by his physi- clan, Dr. Albert M. Cram of Bridge water.
 Dr. Cram came over from Bridge water earlier than usual arriving on Louis Chamberlains automobile at 9 o'clock, He spent some time at the white farm house, where the stage driver, an old friend of Col onel Coolidge, also made a brief call.
 The physician reported that his patient appeared comfortable, and said he would issue a formal bulle- tin after making his daily examin- alton.
 Dr. Cram said that the coloners condition apparently was unchang- ed from last night. It has become almost impossible 10 administer nourishment and medicine is taker only With great difficulty. So far, il was added the lungs are free from congestion and the heart action nor nal.
 The physician made known that ! the president had telephone con. versation last night with Mrs. John. son the nurse. The president 1! watching developments here yer, closely, Dr. Cram said. but the phy sician said he was not aware of an. immediate intention on his part t, come to Plymouth.
 D.. Cram said he had "a lot 0 work" to do before giving out hi daily report on the patients condi Ition.
 There is nothing new 10 be sai, of Colonel Coolidge's condition thi morning." the bulletin said. "Hi heart condition Is fair and temper ature and respiration nearly nor maI He remains very weak, anC lie is unable to take nay nourish
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New Britain herald., 1926-03-17
HER HONOR ASSAILED, STEALS FOR MEANNESS Thief Says Victim, Her Brother-in-Law, At-
 tackled Her

Because her brothor-in-l fore cd his attentions upon her, Mrs. Mary Papania, of Waterbury, who is charged with theft, said in police court today that she took q diamond ring and a wrist watch from him, "iust for meanness," Her case was continued until tomorrow so that further investigation can be made.
 Sergeant William P. McCne said that on Monday morning, Lawrence Martino, 479 Myrtle str"et, brother in-law of Mrs. Pappania, came to headquarters and complained that a ring valued at $l50, wrist watch and $20 was stolen from him. Ser geant McCue said that he suspected that the woman had gone to Nilli- mantle so he notified the authorities there and she was arrested.
 The sergeant said that Mrs. Pap pania admitted that she took the money, and said that she went io Waterbury where she talked 10 her husband, and then bought a ticket for Boston. When she got as far as WilIimantic. McCuo said, the woman told him she became conscience stricken, and was going to New Britain to give back the jcwelry.
 Mrs. Pappania declared on the witness stand that she had never be- fore taken a thing, and that she took the articles only because heI bro,her-in-law made improper ad: vances to her. She told Judge Hum gerford that her body was bruised from rough handling at the hands oi Martini. She said that he gave heI s2O and begged her to go away with him. She further alleged that Mar tini said that his wife was in the hospital and would soon dig. and they could be alone,
 "I only took the things for mean ness" Mrs. Pappania exclaimed. "l came 10 New Britain Saturday be cause I heard by mothcr-in-la~ alst was i'll at the hospital. After h' IMartini) made advances 10 me. took the ring and wrist watch anu
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New Britain herald., 1926-03-17
Body of Philip McDermott, 25, With Hands and Feet
 Tied, Is Found in Canal
 Was Slightly Dement, ed When He Disappeared

Windsor Locks, Conn, March 17 (P' - Suicide rather than murder was believed to be the solution or the death of Philip McDermott. 25, Of Suhield, found in the canal here late yesterday with the feet strapped together with a belt and the hands fled with strip of cloth. The hands were tied behind the body and the mans nose was broken.
 The state police, the officers here and Deputy Sheriff G. X. Greer Of Suffield, who each had made an independent inquiry dur ing the night, today agreed that it was most likely that McDermott had jumped into the canal. They found that he had been slightly mentally unbalanced and on De- cember 20 when he disappeared he
New Britain herald., 1926-03-17

known to every man In the regiment He came into the possession of his master, Robert Conroy formerly of this city, in August, 1917. while the regiment vas in camp at Yale field, New Haven. He was only q few weeks old when he first made his ap- poarance, and although there was regiment rule against the keeping of live pets in the tents of the compan- ies, Stubby from the beginning was favored, He worked his way into th3 heart of the colonel of the regi- ment and as he became used to his surroundings, he won the hearts Of every man in the 102nd
 Conroy was a member of Head quarters company, and was able, through the days of routine at camp to take good care of the regiments pet and when the orders came to embark for France in September I1ql7, special permission was given for the transportation of the dog on the transport which bore the head
 quarters com pany.
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New Britain herald., 1926-03-17
Condemned Mans s Law yers Consider Asking Judge Thomas To h. tercede For Complete Review Of Federal Proceedings.
Judge Groehl and Other Members of Counsel Will Meet in Hartford Satur- day to Consider Next Move.

Hartford, Conn. March 1I P--A writ of haheas corpus by which counsel for Gerald Chapman hope to obtain q complete review of all federal proceedings may be sought from United States District Judge Edwin <. Thomas in a continuation ot the fight Co save the life Of the bandit.
 Chapman. convicted of the mur- der of Policeman James Skelly of New Britain on October 12, 1924, will be hanged on April 6 unless counsel are again able to get the case into the courts and stave off the execution.
 The question of trying 10 get a second writ of habeas corpus issued ny Judge Thomas will be considered by Chapmans counsel at q confer rnce 10 be held here on Saturday, according 10 Attorney Joseph NJ, Freedman, associated in the defense of the bandit. Judge Frederick J.. Groehl of New York, chief of coun- sel for the defense, will come to Hartford Saturday morning and the conference is scheduled for o'clock in MT. Freedmans office. It is ex- pocted Attorney Ray NJ. Wiley of Springfield and Attorney Charles ". Murphy of Danbury will also be present.
 New I,yidcnCe Con si1nrad
 Tn addition to discussing the pos sibility of a writ of habeas corpus which would once more carry the c;tse into the federal courts and fur nsh the basis for request for q oIrth repriGve counsel will also ,.scuss the feasibility Of filing 8 mo- ion in the state court for a new trial on the ground of newly discov- rcd evidence, and also the sugees- lion of appealing 10 the board of pardons for clemency. If either oi ne latter moves are decided upon he federal court idea may be aban- Ioned
 The application for a writ of ha- Doas corpus which would be the sec ond asked of Judge Thomas in the ease, would be on the theory that the points Of cOnsttutionality in the removal of Chapman from Atlanta tC Hartford. and the claimed illegalit! of presidential communication of sen tence, had not been decided. It is tho contention that neither the circui court of appeals nor the supreme court Of the United States passed or these matters.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-17
JUDGE WARNS LAWYER
 NOT TO 60 TOO FAR
Hungerford Resents Me- Donough's Charge He
 Is Unfair

In three cornered verbal battle between Thomas r. McDonough, and Judge William c. Hungerford and Detective Sergeant William F. Me Cue, Tn police court today. McDon- ough intimated that the judge was not dealing fairly with him by send ing his client, Walter Gorski, to jul for 30 days.
 Gorski was sentenced on a charge of breach of the peace in the local police court some time ago. A suS- pended sentence of ] . days was GiN- en Gorski, and a former 30 day sus- pended sentence was revoked. Cor ski appeared before superior court and McDonough claimed that, on condition that his client plead guilty and pay a fine of S26. the jail sen tence would be revoked, and his client allowed 10 go 10 Providence. Detective Sergeant McCue, who was in superior court, claimed that the judge said that the 80 day sen tence should be put into effect in the New Britain court. McDonough said that in a conversation with De tective Hickey of Hartford county the latter stated that his client was to pay a fine and the jail sentence was to be removed.
 McCue said that in letter he rc- ceived from Hickey Hickey said Gorski was to be remanded 10 tail. After a heated argument NcCue ex- claimed to McDonough. You're no, going to pass the buck 10 this de- partment,"
 That's where the buck belongs. " NcDonough came hack.
 Judge Hungerford interrupted the argument by saying that he would find Gorski guilty Of breach Of peace and revoke the suspended sentence of so days.
 McDonough claimed that if his client were guilty. the man who ac- cused him of breaking up his home would not be bearing the burden oi (Continued on Page 15)
New Britain herald., 1926-03-17
Stubby, Famous War Dog, Dies; Saw Action With lO2d Regiment In
 France; Decorated By Pershing
Canine Member of Eddy-GIoyer Post of This City,
 Owned By Bob Conroy, Often Under Fire

Washington. March 17 IP - Stubhy the stray bull terrier that rose to eminence as mascot of the gGth (New England National Guard) division in France and had a gold medal pinned on him by General Pcrshing, is dead. Death came at the home of J. Robert Conroy. secre- tory to Representative Fem of Con necticut, and now Stubby is to be mounted and presented 10 the Smithsonian institution.
 Picked up by members of the 1o2nd infantry on Yale field at New Haven in 1917, Stubby was taken over seas and was in several often- siyes. At Seichcprcy he was wound cd by q shell. He was given his medal from humane societies for rescue work on the battle fields.
 He was q familiar and lively fig ure at all American Legion conven- tons and often in their parades.
 Stubby who was officially recog- nized as the mascot of the 102nd h. .fantry of the 26th division, was
New Britain herald., 1926-03-17
SURVIVOR OF FAMOUS MASSACRE DIES AT S6
Joseph Rogerson. Pioneer Frontiersman, Expert
 Shorthand Reporter

Salt Lake City, March r PA-- Josiah Rogerson, pioneer telegra- pher and frontiersman, who played a leading part in the most pie turcsque phase Of Utah's history is dead here after colorful S6 years of life. When seven years old. Nil. RoGerson studied shorthand under Ben Putnam, originator of a short hand system, This was the founda- ton for his reputation as the fast est and most accurate shorthand re porters in Utah.
 At the age of eight Rogerson was haptised into the Mormon faith in his native city, Preston. England, He came to America In 1856 and crossed the plains as member Of the Martin Handcsrt company. This train was massacred In Mountain ! Meadow. southwestern Ttah, and | Rogersou was one of the survivors. He reported two Of the trials Of John D. Lee. leader of tho massacre. |
 in which 157 persons were killed. and attended the third trial uno'- ficially, to compile a history Of tho case.
 Rogerson "covered" life's eNecu- ton. after he had ridden 100 miles by horse. After the hanging, he sent news of 1t by telegraph instru- ments he had attached 10 R pole near the scafford.
 Rogerson served as an officer iu the military forces of Utah terri- tory. He was an interpreter in the Black Hawk war and acted in that capacity when Black Hawk came to Fillmore to make peace with Brig ham Young.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-17
COVERT IS MANAGER
 OF WELD CAMP PAIGN
Former Senator in Charge o|
 Pre-Primary Activities
BENGSTON POLITICAL AGENT
Organization Nearly Complete With
 Ex-Mayor Curtis in Charge of Hcadquarters-EX-Mayor Quigley
 Opens Drive With Rally Tonight,

Gardner Weld. former counci'- man who is now seeking the re- publican nomination for mayor has selected eX-Senator Richard Covert as his campaign manager and Councilman Thure Bengston as political agent.
 With these announcements and with the opening today of Weld headquarters in the old Chamber of Commerce offices in Hallinan's building on Main street, Candidate Weld has launched into the cam paign with vigor and the city Is be ing Combed today in the interests of his candidacy.
 In addition to the selections of Covert and Bcngston as aides, Weld has ayailcd himself of the services of cX-Mayor Orson r. Cur tis, a veteran campaigner and long time personal and political friend. During the days immediately fol- lowing Wcld's entrance into the campaign, the former mayor di- rcctcd the preliminary steps of per Iccting an organization. EX-Mayor Curtis will he associated with others to be named later ill the manage mont of headquartcrs.
 Covert is connected with the Corhin Cabinet Lock Co.,, and al though his official connections with the government have been as q representative and as a senator his ha, been one of the guiding hands in republican politics locally for several years.
 Bcngston is treasurer Of Adkins Printing Co. He is one of the city's younger politicians but has had rapid rise in common council standing. being chairman of the committee on salaries.
 QuiglCy Rally Tonight. ! George A. Quigleys campaign for ! the G. o. P. nomination gets under i way tonight with the first republican rally of the season, 10 he held in i United building at o'clock. 1 The former mayor will attend and outline his campaign policies. Others will speak briefly. The gathering will i be attended by republican workers aligned with the Quigley boom, but will not be a gathering exclusively for active campaiEncrs, but will be 1 in the nature Of rally.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-17
Suicide Rather Than Murder Is
 Belief In Windsor Locks Mystery

was seen in the neighborhood Of the canal, although before that he had been seen on his way towards Sufield. The belt, it was found, had been loosely strapped, and as 10 the cloth binding on the arms, it was thought possible that he had tied the cloth and then lifted his arms over his head so that il ap- peared as if his hands had been tied from behind.
 Medical Examiner Coogan Of this place said that he was inclined 10 believe that his first opinion that McDermott had been foully dealt with was incorrect but before mak- ing a change he would await for nal opinion of the police.
 Coroner J. Gilbert Calhoun said that he would await a police re port before deciding upon an in- quest or an autopsy.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-17
Try to See Coolidge

Washington, March r tP) A delegc ion of strikers from the Passaic, N. J., textile mills failed today in an attempt to lay their grievances before President Cool iigo.
 The group headed by Albert Weisbord visited the White House and conferred for nearly half an hour with Secretary Sanders who declined 10 permit them to See the president. The secretary advised the delegation to lay their case be- fore the department of labor. Weisbord said they probably would
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New Britain herald., 1926-03-17
Original Demand Was for Sl25,OOO But Comptroller of Currency Agrees on Compromise Which Re leases Gilpatric's Asso- ciates.
ANOTHER MIXUP IN
 BONDS REPORTED

Putnam, Conn, March l1 Rt--The contemplated action of the receiver of the defUnct First National Bank Of Putnam against the directors of the bank for the recovery of S125,- 000 has been settled. With the sign ing of papers by counsel for the directors and for the receiver, George NJ. Coffin, agreement was made to- day that the directors pay $25,000 10 the bank in the settlement Of all claims against them. Acceptance of the author has been authorized by the comptroller Of the currency al Washington. Joseph w. Mcintosh.
 Four Bad Loans
 The claim Of the government against the directors grew out of four alleged bad loans made by the for mcr cashier, G. Harold Gilpatric. One was claimed to be $55,000 made 10 the A. Vito Construction company of Thompson; one of S20,000 made to Edwin Murolo of Putnam; q third of $40,000 to the Monson Worsted company. of Monson. Mass. and the fourth of $lo,000 10 the Robert Ma chine company of Worcester, Mass. The first offer of compromise made by the directors of the bank was for l $20,000, but this amount was rot satisfactory to the comptroller. The offer was made early in December and I, the receiver that it be accepted. | Since that time negotiations have , been in progress when the offer was increased hy $5,n00 the comptroller i authorized the receiver Of the bank to accept it. The claim was made hy the bank under the national banking laws which require the di- rectors 10 pass on all loans made by their bank.
 GiIpatriC Alone Not Freed | The agreement signed today, re- i leases all the directors of the bank except Gilpa:ric. The surviving directors are C. II. Brown, presi- dent: Silas V. Wheeler, R. II. Brad Hey. Oscar Dugos, Edward MulIan and l.. F. Smith.
 The settlement is also made in the Interests Of the estates of two dircc tors who died sine" the crash of the bank in August, 1924, John A, Day and John Q. Fox
 The recommendation as made 10 the comptroller in December, and which was tho basis for the settle Wont just made, was that the com
 promise would be without prejudice to tho receiver in any proceedings
 tending towards recovery of any of the loans, which in effect Is that the Idircctors waive any right 10 recover
 part of anything the receiver may be able 10 obtain from the bad loans
New Britain herald., 1926-03-17
Ford Would Purchase
 pittsfeld SchOOlhOuSe

PittsfieId, \. IT.. March IT OPN- Henry Ford's hun, for old school buildings for his Colonial village near the Waysidc Inn has extended 10 this village. where a school hoase built in I777 has caught his fancy Ford's agent here has been tryinr to buy the quaint structure. but tho township people arc loath to lose IL
New Britain herald., 1926-03-17
DIVORCE" DEALER ARRESTED

Philad, lphia, March F R)--Gor- don W. Disharoon of Upper Darby Pa. today was arrested in the fed Nral district attorneys office charg- d with getting money under false lreteusr and using the mails 10 dc fraud in connection with the alleged operation of a Yucatan divorce mill.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-17
Sir Austen Chamber lain, Visibly Emotion al, Expresses Strong Conviction That Ger mans Will Take Right full Place In Fall.
Rio Janeiro Govt.'s Stand "IrrevOcable and Final,' Delegate Explains-Gen- erosity of Sweden and CzechOsIOyakia Warmly Praised.

Geneva, Switzerland, March T. Ft The league oi nations assembly today voted to adjourn the question of Germany's election to the league until the September session.
 Brazil stands Pat
 The vote came after announce ment by Afranio Mello Franco, Brazilian representative, that the decision of his country not to vote a permanent council seat for Ger many unless Brazil was given ono at the same time, was irrevocable.
 A brief session of the council had been held during the forenoon, and rumors were flying regarding the chances for q last-minute sci clement when President De Cosia called the momcntous meeting Of the assembly to order at 10:S2 a, m,
 Extraordinary excitement pre- vailed in the hall of reformation as the delegates assembled, and the galleries were damned.
 Sir Austen Chamberlain, tho British foreign secretary, took tho rostrum and said that the an- nouncement which he was about to make depended upon statement made to him by the representative of Brazil, Senhor Mello Franco thereupon went to the TrihIne 10 explain.
 Brazil was convinced. he said, ] that the reconstruction of the conn ell interested all states, and that all viewpoints should be made known. Brazil was deeply interested in the work for peace accomplished at To- 1 carno, because she was one of the pioneers in arbitration and concil- iation, but she thought that the ad- mirable work of Locarno should (Continuei on Page Two)