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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12
Former King of Greece, Weary of
Politics, May Make Home in D. S.
Said to BE Planning Erection of Elaborate Winter
Residence At the Foranda Club, Florida

New York. Jan. /. HH-George
II, once king OF Greece, who long
mas been the center of momcntous
political intrigue in the Balkans,
may seek a haven OF refuge in the
United States.
For some time he has been con-
sldering buying land and building a
residence for himself at the Fioran.
da club, north of Fort Lauderdale
on the east coast OF Florida. He will
not became a permanent resident,
friends here say but will use the
home as a winter residence.
Last night Prince Paul. his
brother, who is now in Chicago, con-
iirmed news OF King Georges plans
and intimated that the royal exile Is
tired of petty Balkan politics and
would be glad to find escape from
them in America.
King George is now at Florence.
Italy. to take part in a service to
commemorate the anniversary of
the death of his father, King Con-
stantine, who died at Palermo, jan
uary II, 1928.
New Of the former kings inten-
ton first case through the Ameri-
can-British improvement Corpora
ton which some time ago announced
that 1t planned to establish an
american Rivera" in Florida to
rival that of the old world. Howard
Major, who is known for his arch!.
tectural work at Palm Beach, has
designed the residence planned by
the former king, It was announced.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12
Improper Treasury Allowances
Total More Than 21O Millions
Wrong Valuations

erroneous valuations by engi-
neers Of the income tax unit on
copper and silver mines have re-
suited, the report said, in a loss OF
tax estimated at s60,OOO,OOO.
Discussing the income tax ex-
emption allowed on account Of dis
covery depletion OF mines and
wells, the committee declared II
amounts in the oil industry alone
to approximately sS7,500,O0O an
nually.
But minor part OF the exemp-
ton Ia received by the wildcatter
or prospector for whose benefit il
was intended" the committee said.
THE major portion goes to the
large Oil producing companies.
Referring to the unsatisfactory
conditions developed by this in
vestigation,' the report declared It
TO be the inevitable result of the
delegation Of almost unlimited dis.
tortion to be secretly exercised"
Facts Were Hidden
1t is believed" it continued
that but few of the unsound set.
tlement to which attention has
been called, would have been made
II 1t were not for the belief that
II would never become public,
While the objections TO throw
ing the records Of the income tax
unit open to the public are recor-
mzed, the necessity for the oppor-
tunity for some outside scrutiny is
imperative"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12
COLLEGE STUDENT FILES
BANKRUPTCY PETITION
May Avoid Payment OF Judgment
Secured BY Late Charles s,
Drobegs.

John S. r. Torell, college student
now enjoying Jail liberties in Hart
ford under s1,500 bond, has filed
petition in bankruptcy TO avoid
payment of court Judgment rem
dered against him in favor of the
late Charles S. Drobegg.
Torell was arrested on a body
writ and lodged at Hartford county
Jail two weeks ago. He was re-
leased under a bond but cannot
leave the city OF Hartford. He has
already taken the poor debtors
oath, but an appeal has been taken
TO superior court to void the oath,
Attorney Edward A. Mag filed the
bankruptcy petition. His assets are
listed at nothing and his liabilities
the amount Of the Judgment and
court costs. His only creditor is
the estate Of Charles S. Drobegg.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12
Senate Committee Investi-
eating Revenue Dept.
Reports That Congress
May Be Able to Get Back
Much of the s21O,665,36O.

Washington, Jan. II up - I'M
proper treasury allowances OF
s210,665,36o in tax-free deductions
from income for authorization OF
war facilities OF manufacturers and
miners was charged in a report
submitted to the senate today by
the special committee which in
restigated the internal revenue
bureau.
The report also was presented to
the finance committee today with
a view to having corrective provi-
sions incorporated in the pending
revenue bill.
Much Can Be Recovered
The tax on two-thirds of the i'm
proper amortization allowances
can be saved to the government,
the report declared, by prompt
action of congress-"
The report was signed by three
members of the committee of five,
Senator Couzcns and Senator's King
OF Utah, and Jones of New Mexi-
co, democrats. IT covered the in.
vestigation of amortization. deple-
tion, the valuation of natural re-
sources for depletion, compromises
and organization and procedure of
the bureau. Senators Watson of In
diana and Ernest of Kentucky, re-
publicans. the other members of
the committee did moi sign the re-
port, but they have not drawn a
minority report
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12
Under And HENNESSY
At WAR ON BUILDINGS
Former Insists Houses
We're Erected Without
Permission

Insisting that his statements to
Alderman William H. Judd relative
TO the building permit situation were
made with no intent to criticize, Ap-
praisal Engineer Thomas Linder to-
Gay reiterated that he has reported
TO Building Inspector Hennessy at
least three instances where houses
were under construction without
permits.
Inspector Hennessy's reply today
was that he has yet to receive from
anyone outside his own department
any Information of this kind which
was founded on fact.
The contradictory statements of
the two officials came as an after
math TO last nights meeting of a
special committee named by the
common council to investigate re-
ported need for three deputies in the
building department. Alderman
Judd last night told Inspector Hen
messy he had heard of several build
lngs erected with no permits He
made no secret OF the fact that Mr.,
Linder had furnished no informa
ton.
Today Mr.. Linder explained that
he had brought forth these facts in
a conversation with Alderman Judd
IN support of his claim that the
building department is underman-
ned and that transportation facili-
ties should be provided to make it
possible to check up more closely.
a completed house was found on
South street and inquiry brought out
that the owner thought the builder
mad taken a permit and the builder
understood the owner had paid a
fee and obtained a certificate, ac-
cording to Mr.. Linder. He also claims
houses in Pinehurst street and Os-
COnttDued on paoa 1TN
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12
Estimate Of Needs OF
Department For Fis-
cal Year 1926 -27
Shows $234,3ll.
Additional Captain, Lieu.
tenant of Detectives and
Electrical Superintend-
ent on List.

Provision FOR twenty additional
policemen to cost the city $4,000
- made In the tentative budget
which will be presented to the po-
Ice board for approval tonight at
Its meeting at the police station at
o'clock. 1t is also probable that
The board will recommend that a
rev police station be erected, al
though It is improbable that favor
able action will be taken at this
time.
The 1926 budget also calls for an
additional captain, In the police
station, with salary OF $4,000 per
year. 1t is pointed out that this
move is necessary so that there
VIII always be a ranking officer in
charge at headquarters. As matters
now stand, very often a sergeant
Is in charge. with a ranking SER
geant working under him. Under
the new plan there will always be
specific officer on whom re-
sponsibility rests.
II Is also planned to organize the
detectives under a lieutenant Of de-
fHctiyes, who will receive a salary
Of $4,000. This move is expected to
crystalline this department into a
more efficient organization. At
present the detectives are under
Detective Sergeant William r. Nc.
Cue.
So great has been the expansion
IN electrical equipment, owned and
operated by the police department
That the board feels the need Of an
electrical superintendent, to have
charge of the electrical equipment.
IT. Is planned to pay this official
S2,7oo.
The complete police estimates
FOR 1926-2T follow;
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12
G|LPATRIC PROBE
BOARD gets BUSY
Former Governor Marcus H.
HOlconb Is Made Chairman
MORRIS CHOSEN SECRETARY
brainard Changes Plans That He
May Scrve--Two Letters Received
by Baker In Jail But Contents
Are Not Given Out

Hartford, Jan. II CR)-The Gill
patric investigating committee an
pointed by Governor John H. Trum =
puII TO delve into the alleged man.
lpulatlon OF state owned bonds bv
the lormer state treasurer, held its
llrst meeting today when If met
with he governor in the executive
Offices for organization and a con-
terence as to the scope of the in
Vestigation and the first steps to be
taken.
Morris On Hand First
The conference was called for II
O'Clock and about five minutes be-
fore that hour Charles G. Morris OF
NeW Haven, democratic candidate
for governor in 1924 and a member
Of the investigating committee. ar
rived at the governors office pre-
pared to assume his duties in the
forthcoming attempt to trace the
intricate maneuVers Of Glpatric
when he was official custodian of
the states securities.
Mr. Morris part in the investiga-
ton is regarded by many as of i'm
portance because he is the only
democrat on the committee and
during his campaign for governor
made references to the possibility
that Galpatric had proved faithless
10 his state trust, Just as he had to
others Of a less public nature.
Other Two Arrive
Just after the arrival of Mr.. Nor
rls, Governor Trumbul came, ac-
companied by former Governor Mar
Gus H. Holcomb and on the dot OF
II o'clock Morgan p. Brainard ar
rived and the committee began its
conference with the governor be-
hind closed doors.
Mr.. Bralnard was the last Of the
committee to notify the governor OF
his acceptance of the appointment
His acceptance was forwarded to
the governor late Monday afternoon,
advising the executive that notwith-
stading his contemplated trip to
Europe, he had so arranged his af-
fairs that he could serve on the
committee.
At 1915 Mr.. Bralnard left the
saying that he had to
catch train and hurried to the
station.
During the session a stenographic
record of the proceedings was kept.
ex-governor Marcus II. Holcomb
was made chairman of the investi-
eating committee and Charles G.
Morris of New Haven was elected
secretary.
Statement Given Out
At the close of the session the
Gilpatric investigating committee is
sued the following statement re-
garding its plans:
Governor Trumhull called to-
gether at his office in the state cap
Ital at IL o'clock the committee
which he had named TO investigate
the Gilpatric affair.
Governor Trumbull made the
opening statement to the committee
Continued on Page 16)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12
ENDS LIFE With GAS
IN PARK HOTEL ROOM
Thomas Martin, Aged
About 60, Discouraged
by IdIeness

Detecting the odor of gas from
the room of Thomas Martin at the
Park hotel this morning, the janitor
broke into the room and found Mar
tin dead in bed with the gas let full
ly turned on.
Medical Examined Lyon pro.
nounced death due to suicide. Mar.
tin did not leave any note explain
ing the reason for his action but
circumstances point to the fact that
the act was done with deliberation,
Contrary to his usual custom he
locked the door of his room. He
also placed trunk tray against the
room window.
According to report of Officer
Thomas ]. Feoney, the janitor. Stan.
ley Anrusio OF 81 Putnam street.
smelled gas in Martins room about
10 o'clock this morning. He and
one OF the roomers knocked at the
door, and not receiving any re-
sponse smashed in the window.
The victim was about 60 years old
ana was well known about the city.
He was employed as janitor at the
u. Mcmillan store on Main street
until that store was bought by Dav-
iGson IL Leventhal
He has been unemployed about
five years and because of his age ba
experienced much difficulty in Sc.
curing employment. His sons are Of
the opinion that he was temporarily
depressed over these discoura ging
set-backs and that it was a desire to
end it all that brought about his
fatal act. He was born in Canada
hut has lived in this city many
years.
Two sons, Earl James Martin and
Lawrence Martin. and one daughter
Mrs. Michael Frigalli, survive him.
Funeral arrangements in charge OF
Michael ]. Kennel Co., are incom-
plete.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12
ASK COTTON CURTAUMENT

Manchester, England, Jan. u {P'
- The committee of the federation
OF master cotton spinners decided
today TO request spinners in the
American section of the industry
10 further curtail production, be-
ginning January 25. by reducing
working hours by seventeen and a
half hours a week, This would re-
duce the working week In this Sec
ton to thirty one and half hours.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12
Mrs. Valentino Likely to
Get Divorce i'm Few nays

Paris, Jan. II Up = The suit for
divorce brought by Mrs. Rudolph
Valentino against the motion pic
turs star was found TO be well
founded by the court in which it
was heard today, but final decision
vas reserved. According to pre-
cedent 1t is likely that a decree In
h. favor viii be issued within a
few days
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12
THRILLING RESCUE
Ernie Jarvis, British Pugilist,
Snatches Man From Death Under
New York Train.

New York, Jan. IL up - Trained
to quick action by years In the
ring. Ernie Jarvis. English feather
weight pugilist, snatched an elderly
man from the path Of a subway
train today and lifted him to safe
ty.
John w. Benson. 81. seized with
an attack of vertigo, fell from the
station platform as the train ap-
preached. Jarvis leaped to the
tracks, lifted Benson back onto the
platform and climbed up after him
just as the train pulled into the
station,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12
McFadden National Bank
Bill Is Reported TODAY

Washington, Jan. L. Up - The
McFadden bill to authorize national
banks under certain restrictions Ia
do branch banking was reported to-
day by the house banking and cur
rency committee.
The measure would empower ma
tional banks 10 undertake branch
banking in cities in which state
banks carry on that practice. It
was passed by the house OF the last
congress but failed TO reach a vote
in the senate.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

Although King George has never
visited the United States he will not
be entirely among strangers here.
Mrs William B. Leeds, the former
Princess Henia Of Russia, is a cousin
and has her beautiful home on Long
Island. His brothers Christopher was
the husband Of the late Mrs. Will
liam B. Leeds, Sr,, widow of the
"tinplate king"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12
TO SPLIT COMMON STOCK

New York, Jan. 12 Up - Direc-
tors of the Sears Roebuck Co. to-
day voted to split up the common
stock on four to one basis. and to
inaugurate dividends on the new
stock at the rate of $3.50 a share
annually,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12
TWO PUT TO DEATH

Mexico City, Jan, IL lpl-Former
Colonel Gregorio Casillas and Pan
flo Barajas, who supposedly were
implicated in last weeks rebellious
plot at Guadalajara, have been
captured and executed at Les
Reyes.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12
TESTING NEW LINER

Belfast. Jan. IL Up - Described d
as the worlds largest and most
powerful motor liner, the Asturias,
intended for the Royal Mail COM
pany's South American service,
started from Belfast today on q
four-dsys' trial,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12
.LEONINSTER OFFICIAL
PROBABLY IS SUICIDE
Body of Robert Carter
Found in Brook-NO Ir-
regularities Reported

Leominster, Mass, Jan. IL Up -
The body OF Robert L. Carter, city
clerk, treasurer and tax collector of
the city of Leominster, was found
today in open water where a brook
enters Smith pond. Police began a
search when he failed to return
home last night and traced foot
steps from his abandoned automo-
bile to the brook.
Police officers recovered the
body. Death was believed to have
been due to drowning. A report by
the medical examiner was expected
later in the day.
Carter was 81 years old and had
been clerk of the town and subse-
quently of the city of Leominster
since 1903. State examiners YES
terday began an audit Of the books
of the city under new system of
inspection adopted last year. Off
cials said today that no irregulari-
ties had been disclosed. Last night
carter acted as clerk at meeting of
the city council at which he was re-
appointed to his municipal position.
Although he left the city hall at ten
o'clock he had not returned at
a. m. and the police were notified
Carter met his death probably
by suicide by drowning" Harry p.
Rlodgett, associate medical exam
iner, announced. There were no
marks on the body. he added.
Boston. Jan. IL Up - Considera-
bic time will be required TO check
through the books kept by Robert
c. Carter, city treasurer of Leo
minister, whose body was found in
a brook near his home today. il
was stated by Theodore \. Wad-
dell, chief of the state division OF
accounts.
Mr.. Waddell said examiners
from his Office started working on
the books yesterday and 80 far
they had found no Irregularities.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12
Sen. Nye of S. Dakota
Is Allowed His Seat

Washington, Jan. IL Up - The
senate voted today to seat Gerald
Nye as senator from South Da-
kota.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12
TELLS TRAGIC TALE
Worcester Blind Man, Arrested,
Says He Has Been Held Prisoner
For Past 10 Years.

Worcester, Mass, Jan. u Lp -
Arrested here on technical
charge Of vagrancy, James Tyler.
so years of age. a blind man, told
the police a story of having been
brought from Los Angeles ten years
ago and having been kept a prison
er ever since that time in one room
by a guardian" whom he knew
only as James Bell. Bell. according
10 Tyler, took a $4,000 legacy left
to Tyler in 1916 in Los Angeles,
cared for him from that time on
as a prisoner, but abandoned him
Friday in a house which he could
not designate today. He said he
had been wandering without food
for more than "a hours. The police
have started to check up on his
story.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12
grange LEADER IS
FOR ENFORCEMENT
Tells Members Duty Is to Aid by
Informing Authorities
OPPOSES CLASS BARRIERS

Not Ali-Co-operative Marketing
| Need of New England Farmers
| Too.
Hartford, Jan. IL P>-ProbabIy
the greatest present need of Connec-
ticut agriculture is cooperative mar
heting, said Allen B. Cook, state
master In his address this afternoon
at the opening Of the annual three
day session of the Connecticut State
Grange,
Cooperative Marketing.
In general" he said, "our agricul-
tural conditions are encouraging: in
dustry is prosperous and this ALWAYS
reflects upon agriculture. After
viewing in a general way conditions
In the west, am satisfied that right
here in New England. with our con-
venient and diversified markets. we
are better off than many of us real
lze' We should, however, learn from
our western grange members of their
method Of cooperation which TO
them are vital and to us very essen
nal, We should also pay more at
tention to packing and labelling, not
forgetting to add the name of the
producer We should further study
the requirements and demands of the
market, trying as far as possible to
supply the demands without Great
CONTINUED on Page 16)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

the "Vorwaerts" from Vienna. has
been demanded by the diplomats of
the allied powers in Budapest.
Paris. Jan. IL Pp-Baron Freder-
lex karonyi De Tolcsva, Hungarian
minister to France, Just returned
from Budapest, was received TODAY
by Premier BRAND, to whom he de-
liVered a message from Premier
Bethlen of Hungary
"The Hungarian government. IN
accord with Regent Horthy," the
message said, "is determined to pur-
sue the investigation of the counter
letters with pitiless energy. No one
implicated therein. no matter how
nigh a situation he occupies In Hun
gary, Will be spared. 1t is to the In
terests Of Hungary as well fas
France) that full light be thrown
upon this affair"
No one in the immediate entour-
age of Regent Horthy has been i'm
plcated in the counterfeiting plot,
which had for its object the circula-
tlon of bogus French notes of the
denomination OF 100 francs, the
minister said.
Budapest, Jan. IL LHD--The Bank
OF France official circulars report
will file claims against Prince Lud-
wig Windisch-Graetz for reimburse
ment of the great expenditures
created by the bank through Europe
or the great franc counterfeiting
plot in connection with which the
prince has been arrested.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

The board will hear the discipline
committees report on action to be
taken in the charge against Officer
Thomas ]. Tierney. who is alleged
70 have been intoxicated while on
duty several weeks ago and who was
suspended by Chief OF Police Will
Nam c. Hart pending action by the
board. The board will also act on
the resignation Of Officer Parker.
Who has resigned in order to go into
business.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12
THE WEATHER

Hartford. Jan. 12.-Forecast
for New Britain and vicinity.
Unsettled tonight and We'd
nesday: probably rain or
snow Wednesday; colder to-
night. Wednesday slowly ris-
ing temperature.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12
HUNGARIAN Regent IS
IN BAD With ALLIES
His Abdication Asked, Ac-
cording to Dispatch
From Vienna

Berlin, Jan. 12.-The abd!cation
of Admiral Horthy as regent of
Hungary, says special dispatch to
the "Vorwaerts" from Vienna, has
been demanded by the diplomats of
the allied powers in Budapest.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-12

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Continued On Pass Five,
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1926-11-12

is studying the North Central states
At present we are drilling on the cit
les of that section.
Grade is working on Bills and Ac-
counts in arithmetic.
The Art class has studied two great
artists, this last month, namely
Emanuel Lentz and Anthony Van
Dyck. Two picture studies have been
completed, Baby Stuart by Anthony
Van Dyck, and Washington Crossing
the Delaware" by Emanuel Lentz.
Personals
Edna Andersen spent the week end
at her home in Medicine Lake.
Mrs. Lund and Mrs. Everson were
visitors in our room during the second
week of this month. Visitors are al
ways very welcome. We wish more
would come.
Mr.. Ostby was also a caller this
month
Andrew Cosper is a new member OF
our Fifth grade. He enrolled Mon
day, November 1. Our room has ar
enrolment of q pupils at present.
Lower Grades.
Leslie and Larry Madsen and Lee
! Cosper are new pupils in our room
Leo and Larry are enrolled in the
Third grade. Leslie is a beginner.
Our second month of school ended
October 20. The following pupils
have perfect attendance: Olive Eds
ness, Bina Murk, Elna Johansen, Ell
enita Mead, Sylvia Jacobsen, Ally
Eidsness.
Andrew Larsen of the Second grad
is in Rochester with his parents.
Absentees for the past month are
Minnie Johansen, 1 day; Myrtle VC
gel, days; Andrew Larsen, A days
Laura Rasmussen, 1 day. Those tard
were: Donald Everson !; Andre
Larsen 1; Alvin StrandskOv, 2; He
mer Hole, 1.