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New Britain herald., 1926-08-20
REMAINS OF 'STUBBY'
 WILL BE SHOWN HERE
Famous War Dog Here at Eddy-Glover Post
 Rooms

"Stubby." the hero mascot canine of the 102nd infantry, 26th division, will be brought to this ciIy tomorrow afternoon and will be placed in the American Legion home on Washing ton street. His master, J. Robert Conroy, formerly of this city and now of Washington, will exhibit him at the monthly meeting of the Hartford county association in Wetherstield tomorrow afternoon. after which he will bring the re- mains to this city.
 "Stubby" is the only known ca- nine veteran of the World war. He became a nationally known figure because of his presence in the front lines in all of the divisions engage ments. He was wounded and given hospital treatment, the same as his human "buddies," and was the most decorated dog in existence.
 ''Stubby' was made 8 member of the American Legion and his name was put on the Eddy-Glover post roster. His membership was not for long. however. because 1t was only shortly after that he died after few days sickness.
 MT. Conroy then had his remains stuffed and after consultation with State Commander Harry c. Jackson of the American Legion he decided to bring the dog to this city and place him in the hands of the mem bers of his post. Anyone wishing to see "Stubby'" is invited to visit the legion post rooms at any time.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-20
Nothing New in Way of
 New Phoenix State Bank

Hartford, Conn, Aug. 20 Re- Stockholders of the Phoenix National bank, which recently went into tech nical liquidation in order to organize temporarily under its old state charter, today voted unanimously to merge with the State Bank and Trust Company and stockholders of the latter bank took similar unani- nous action at the same time. The new bank will be known as the Phoenix State bank.
 A petition for approval of the merger will soon be submitted to the state bank commissioner. The change of the Phoenix to State bank status leaves Hartford with but two national banks.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-20

he is said to have expressed pre- ference for the Raphael properties and the Russwin Lyceum. Whether the plan is to buy all the buildings involved or to lease the sites and construct new theater building is not known.
 The buildings owned by Raphael have a Main street frontage of ap- proximately 90 feet and depth of 145 feet. Raphael recently pur- chased of the city triangular strip of land which divided his buildings from the Russwin Lyceum and which would have blocked the con- summation of the theater deal.
 It is known that the owners of the Lyceum, a motion picture thea ter, have recently been interviewed by prospective buyers, one of whom is believed to be represen ative of the Keith interests.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-20
NEARLY CHOKES TO DEATH
Bridgeport Woman, on Diet, Snatch es Up Piece of Meat and Almost Dies as Result.

Bridgeport, Aug. 20 R-Unable to resist the temptation of a nice juicy piece of steak she had pre- pared for her husbands dinner yes- terday noon, although she was on a diet, Mrs. Mary Tasko of Hallett street, snatched piece of the steak from platter while her husbands back was turned and attempted to swallow it before she was detected by him.
 The steak, not properly masticat- ed lodged in the woman's throat and she nearly choked to death. The husband seeing his wife in distress, although not knowing what was her trouble summoned the ambulance, which arrived with Dr. David s. Greenspun. who found the woman in the last throes of stranguaition.
 Dr. Greenspun extricated the ob- struction and left the woman to re- cover at home.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-20
MEETS FATHER AFTER BEING AWAY FOUR YRS.
Italian War Vet, Just Re- turned, Runs Across
 Him on Street

New Haven, Aug, 20 P-Vin- cenzo Consiglia, war veteran of the 26th division, who has been four years in Italy suffering from wounds and his condition resulting from war service, unable to return until congress let down the bars, reached here, hIs former home, last night.
 He accosted man on the street in the Italian resident section, in- quiring for the street on which he formerly lived, and the man was his father. There was a joyful reunion at the latter's home. Consiglio reached New York on steamer yesterday which brought other war veterans admitted under the law signed by the president in April re- patriating war veterans who are abroad and who had been kept from returning under immigration laws.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-20
'CRY BABY. BANDITS
 SENT TO SING SING
Terms From 171z to 35 Years-Warning to Un-
 derworld, Judge Says

New York, Aug. 20 R-Heavy prison sentences were dealt by Judge Barrett today to the five "Cry-Baby Bandits" who were found guilty last night of first degree robbery.
 Peter Mahoney, Francis Kerrigan, Philip Oberst and Bernard FrankeI were sentenced to Sing Sing prison from TIE to 35 years. Leo Hecker was given a flat sentence of 25 years.
 The robbers were dubbed "Cry Babies" by the police because all of them wept while they were being identified by their victims at police headquarters. They were specifical- ly charged with the attempted rob- bery of private bank in the Bronx where a sixth member of the gang was shot to death.
 Characterizing his imposition of sentence as "a message to the underworld that there will be no compromise, Judge Barrett de- clared "moralizing with desperadoes accomplishes nothing-severity of punishment Is the only language they understand"
 Turning to the convicted men he said:
 Society is we'll rid of you and it is the one regret of this court that the punishment cannot be more severe"
 District Attorney Newcombe of Queens county, where the band also was charged with robberies, today waived that county's right to try the men, and they were immediately sentences.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-20
STATE OWNED CARS
 COST OVER MILLION
294 Passenger Machines Used
 by Institutions and Depts.
2Q5 MOTOR TRUCKS, ALSO
Tn Addition There Are 34 Tractors and I'll Army Trucks-NIachines Have No Distinguishing Marks, Report Indicates.

Hartford, Aug. 20 R-Robert c. Knight, statistician in the office of State Comptroller Frederick Salmon, has prepared a statement of the number of automobiles owned by the state and used by state institutions and departments. The statement will be submitted by the comptroller to the board of control, which re- Quested the statistics contained in it.
 Cost State Plenty
 MT. Knights report shows that there are 294 passenger cars used by the institutions and departments of the state and that they cost the state $295,70439.
 The number of trucks used Is 205, for which the state paid s552,840.70. There are also 34 tractors, which cost $S75,977.S5.
 The total cost is s1,724,522.94. In addition, the state uses I'll trucks received from the United States gov ernment on the payment of freight.
 go Various Branches
 The passenger cars and trucks and tractors are distributed to 20 insti- tutions and departments and com missions. The statistician has not been advised that any of the pas senger cars are marked State of Connecticut" or any other designa- ton to distinguish them from pri- vately owned cars with the exccp- ton of those used at the Norwich state hospital.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-20
SHERIFF HAS
 WARM STREET BATTLE
Big Crowd Watches Main Street Fight Over
 Auto Tire

Main street habitues were treated this morning to the spectacle of a deputy sheriff grappling with two men who tried unsuccessfully to re- strain him from attaching and talk ing an automobile tire strapped to a truck which he had seized.
 Deputy Sheriff Martin H. Horwitz is the civil officer who figured in the impromptu wrestling match and he had pitted against him. George and Frank Sadis. He had writs from the offices of Lawyer Monroe S. Gordon and Hungerford & Sake, directed against George Sadis, vegetable and fruit dealer. Frank Sadis. brother of George, was pres ent and he claimed ownership of the spare tire. so when the deputy sheriff seized the truck he at once started to remove what he claimed was his property. This precipitated the battle.
 Horwitz ordered Frank away from the truck but the latter worked away until he had loosed the last strap. Both the officer and Sadis took grips on the tire and were tug ging hard when George Sadis made his entry. As the tug -of-war wax ed warm the tire was forgotten and a free for all ensued. The wrestling match was short lived and after grips were broken, Horwitz again went after the tire. This step re- opened hostilities and again the three engaged in a wrestling con- test.
 Sergeant P. T. O'Mara happened along at this juncture and at the request of Horwitz took the Sadis brothers aside. The deputy did not insist upon their arrest, however, and they later went their way, Hor- witz taking the truck and tire.
 During the melee, Constable Stephen Roper, who was associated with Horwitz in serving the writs, took charge of the auto truck.
 The street battle attracted a crowd of more than 100 persons.
 Writs against Sadis alleged S75 due Gordon Bros, for merchandise, md s20o due, Morris Koppel for repairs.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-20
Medical Authorities Report Receiving Nu- merous Emergency ( alls From People
 Sick From Bad Liquor
indications Are the Sicken- ing Potion Is Beverage Made From Redistilled Denatured Alcohol

Bridgeport, Aug. 20 CR - Aran carlson, 42. is believed to be dying at Hillside home after drinking poi- son alcohol; another man, Harry Brown, 54, went insane last night apparently from the same cause. a third, William Farley, 46, was taken from Hotel Howard Wednesday to Hillside home suffering aeutely from the same symptoms and a fourth. Tom Bannou, 4s, was found deliri- ous yesterday wandering around railroad property.
 Many Emergency Calls
 Many physicians report they have received numerous emergency calls in the past few days from individ- uals who have drunk small quanti- ties of what is believed to be poison liquor.
 Carlson was picked up uncon- scious by police Saturday night, Since that time he has been in a comatose state and unable to accept nourishment. Hillside home author ities hold out little hope for his re- covery.
 Redistilled Alcohol
 From the symptoms manifested by the victims, physicians believe that the poison liquor is redistilled de- natured alcohol with part of the de- natured ingredients still remaining in the alcohol after the redistilla- ti0I procpsS was finished
New Britain herald., 1926-08-20
Rev. James Griffin Named
 Villa Nova President

Philadelphia, Aug. 20 LP - The appointment of the Rev. James Griffin, of this city, as president of Villa Nova college was announced today by the privincial chapter of the Ausustinian Fathers of the United States. Father Griffin is as- sistant rector of Our Mother of Consolation Church at Chestnut Hill.
 The Rev. Mortimer A. Sullivan, president of the Villa Nova since last December, was appointed rector of St. Matthews church at Flint, Mich.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-20
Star and Producer Both
 Land in Stamford Jail

Stamford, Comm, Aug. 90 Rl-The star and the producer of new mu- sieal review, Headed for Broad. way" were in jail here early today as the result of fracas in a local hotel.
 The star, Garry Owen of New York city, was charged with assault and breach of the peace. The pro- ducer, Walter Kenny of Brooklyn. was drunk and disorderly, police all legged. Authorities did not know what caused the disturbance.
 The review was to move on to New London today for one night stand. It was given here last night only.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-20
Keih Heater Interests Trying
 to Get Site in Center Of City
 May Acquire { Lyceum in Deal
Agent of Big Producers Also Considering Two Blocks
 On Main Street Owned By Louis R. Raphael

Invasion of New Britain by the B. F. Keith theater interests may be an accomplished fact within a short time. it became known today, when it was learned that negotia- tions are under way for the pur- chase or lease of property on Main street owned by Louis R. Raphael and the Russwin Lyceum.
 The Main street property in- volved in the deal lies north of the Hudson lunchroom and includes two buildings, one occupied by Fallon's restaurant and the other the old Lee block adpacent.
 A representative of the Keith in- terests named Frazer has been in New Britain on several occasions within the past few weeks scouting for a location for a Keith theater. After looking over available sites,
New Britain herald., 1926-08-20
EXPLODES
 MURDER MYSTERY
Coroner Proves AnatOS GeIos
 Did Not Die of Poison
FORMER NEW BRITAIN MAN
Body Exhumed From Grave But Examination Shows Death Was Caused by Choking on Piece of Meat in Dudley, Mass.
Especial to the Herald.)

Worcester, Mass, Aug. 20 -
 What was thought to be an insur- ance murder plot was exploded this afternoon when an autopsy performed on the body of Anatos
 Gelos, formerly of New Britain, Conn, proved that he had died of strangulation caused by choking on a piece of meat.
 For several hours this morning police believed they had a double murder mystery on their hands. Gelos dying last Saturday night under suspicious circumstances and Frank Wilson, another employe with Gelos on a farm in Dudley. near by, dying on June after a short illness. The farm is owned by Joseph Skirka. The Gelos body was exhumed today and the ex- animation revealed that he had not been poisoned, as the police suspected.
 Gelos died suddenly Saturday night while eating supper at the farmhouse. It was not until two hours later that a physician was summoned and informed that Gelos had died in choking on piece of meat. Detectives claim that no meat was found in his throat.
 Wilson died June at the City h0Cn1fn1 nh death was thought at that time to be due to gastric ulcers.
 Investigation of the two deaths was started secretly two days ago when a detective representing an insurance company called in the state and local authorities inform ing them that both men who died were insured with policies made out to the same person. The name of this beneficiary was withheld by the police.
 Little is known of the past his tory of Gelos. He came to work at the farm some months ago from New Britain, where he had preyi- ~N'N+S NNtAo " II t4lC oHliC Ol lIG | Skirka. Investigation of Skirka'c domestic affairs has also been started. The women living at the farm, thought to have been his wife, has admitter that she is Eva Carmunaucka, single, formerly of 1 New Britain.
 Skirka was arraigned in the Web i ster court several weeks ago charged { with larceny of poultry and fam | tools This was shortly after the death of Wilson and Skirka was on five count allaging larceny at the time when he in- formed the court that Wilson was the man who had committed the thefts.
 Investigation of the entire affair was hastened today with the report from the insurance company, the name of which was not given out, that an attempt had been made to collect the insurance policy of 1000 on Gelos.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-20
94 CASES OF LIQUOR
 MISSING FROM SUPPLY
But Owner, Glad to Get Some Back, Won't Pro-
 test Shrinkage

Peabody, Mass, Aug. 20 PN The shrinkage in the liquor trans ferred from the city lookup to the owner, Nick Pappas, early today by court order has grown to 94 cases instead of the forty cases first re- ported missing. A final check re- vealed that 91 cases out of the 494 cases of whiskey seized by the rald- ing officers in 1923 were gone while the 45 cases of gin Yre short or the second number by zee.
 An investigation was begun to de- termine how such large amounts could be taken from the locked stor- age room at the city jail. Pappas in~ dicated today that he would not make formal protest at getting back less than was taken from him. He said he was quite satisfied with the result of his three years fight for possession.
 The case was taken to the state spnreme court and then back to the district court for re-trial before II was finally dismissed because, while the warrants called for only 100 gall Ions each of whiskey and gin, the ac- thai haul was far in excess.
 The transfer was made early this morning in trucks guarded by IT officers. The bottled goods were placed in specially constructed eel lar of the Pappas barn where two city officers and two state officers mounted guard with loaded rifles. No one was permitted on the prem iscs except on business
 The formidable looking guard warned off possible hijackers but failed to prevent several casualties to overripe barrels of beer whose contents cascaded to the pavement while perspiring policemen looked On longingly. En route 10 the home of Nick Pappas where the beer to- gether with quantities of gin and whiskey were seized in 1923, the caravan moved softly through dark ened streets.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-20
Christmas Greetings Via
 KDkA Received in North

Pittsburgh. Aug. 20 P}-Eight months after Christmas and New Years Day greetings of the relatives and friends of traders and police in the Canadian Arctic had been broad cast, assurance was had that the combinations had been received in the northern wastes.
 Word has been telegraphed to Canadian police headquarters at Ottawa that practically every mes sage, transmitted by the Westing- house Electric and Manufacturing company through radio station KDKA. last Christmas and New Years Day reached the person for whom 1t was intended. The mes sages were sent to Baffin Land, La brador, Ponds Inlet and other iso- lated points within the Arctic circle.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-20
Mrs. Kresge Arrives to
 Fight Divorce Action

New York, Aug. 20 GPl - Mrs. Doris Mercer Kresge arrived from Europe today to fight the divorce suits filed in Detroit last month by her husband. Sebastian S. Kresge. wealthy operator of five and ten cent stores. She said the suit was entirely unwarranted" and that she would fight to the limit"
 Mrs. Kresge. who is MT. Kresge's second wife, said she learned of the suit while in Europe.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-20
Tnhold Constitution.

Mexico City, Aug. Q P>-It is the intention of President Gales to up- hold the constitution of Mexico as it relates to religion until it is amended. He will not hinder the ef- forts of the Catholic episcopate i'll endeavor to have the fundamental law changed, but he cannot, owing to his political and philosophical convictions, submit to congress @ bill calling for modification.
 The position of President Gales is made known in a letter in reply to the recent request of the episcopate, sent over the signature of the Most Rev. Mora Del Rio,s archbishop of Mexico, that the President suspend the recently enforced religious reg ulations, which culnlinated in the withdrawal of priests from all the Catholic churches in Mexico and the commencement in retaliation of all economic boycott called by the league for defense of religious free dom.
 Letter to Episcopate.
 The president in his letter de- clares the episcorate had the right to petition him for amelioration Of the regulations but that the supreme court and congress, and not the chief executive of the republic, are the places where relief should be sought.
 With regard to the archbishop's petition for freedom of conscience thought religion, teaching. associa- tion and press, the letter of Presl- dent Gales says these liberties are
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New Britain herald., 1926-08-20
WAGES EQUAL TO ANY PROMISED TO WORKERS Head of Passaic Mill Also Pledges Best Working
 Conditions

Passaic, N. J., Aug. 20 R>-Wage. as high or higher than those paid by any other woolen mill in this country and a guaranteed minimum wage were promised to employes ot the Forstmann and Huffman Com. pany, one of those affected by the thirty weeks textile strike, by Julius Forstmann, president of the con- pany.
 MT. Forstmann also pledged the best of working conditions, and an- nounced change in the organiza- tlon of the representative assembly. the company union body, and the formation of permanent mediation committee, in statement which was made public at a conference with representatives of the press today. Members of the representative as- sembly wre addressed by MT. Forst- mann last night.
 Announcement by MT. Forstmann that the mill management intended to deal with it's employees only through the representative assembly was interpreted as making that the new union, organized under the aus pices of the American Federation of abor to displace the united front committee which has managed the strike, would not be recognized by the mill.
 Botany mills, regularly employing $500 men, through Colonel Charles F. H. Johnson, vice president, yes- terday announced they would not recognize the new union.
 The two companies employ about 75 per cent of the woolen workers in this district.
 MT. Forstman charged that the strike was organized and directed by communist agitators.
 His statement follows in part.
 T pledge the employees of the F. and H. will receive wages as high or higher than those paid any in any Woolen mill in the United States.
 T pledge the best working con- ditions possible, the most modern and perfect technical and sanitary equipment, and the most humane and just relations between superior and subordinate"
 The minimum weekly wages as set forth by MT. Forstmenn were: ages 16 to IS, SIS; ages IS to 20. s19.20; over 20 years old $21.60.
 The representative assembly now composed of employees selected by the management and elected by the workers in equal numbers, is to be composed entirely of men elected by the employees.
 A permanent mediation commit tee of three outsiders agreeable to both management and employees is to function when the two reach an impasse.
 The management will pledge no lockout and the employees no strike lntil all attempts at mediation have tailed.
 All old employees who report for work by tomorrow noon will receive heir old seniority right even though he mill is unable to find place for hem.
 MT. Forstmann said he had no prejudice against outside labor lnions. but that there were "insur- technical difficulties" because of the diversity of opera ions which prevented the unioniz- ng of the industry.