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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-07
Scores of Trained Stage
Animals and Birds De-
stroyed in Disastrous
Fire in New York Ware
house Today.

New York, Sept. LP)-An aged
animal trainer, in a vain effort to
save the life of his charge. boxing
kangaroo, was burned to death to-
day in fire which destroyed the
two upper floors of a four story
warehouse in West 46th street, and
caused the death of scores of stage
animals and birds, valued at several
thousand dollars.
Fircmen. in answer to three
alarms had extinguished the blaze
after an hours battle, when the
mans body was found, close to that
of the kangaroo. He is believed to
have been Thomas Collins, 60 years
old, who lived on the same floor.
Ten Dogs Worth 100000
Fifteen dogs, q trained Russian
bear twenty imported performing
roosters, six pigeons. six doves, and
several rats were also killed.
Two men. Drawing the flames in
an attempt to save their charges,
wer eseverely burned. They were
Albert Friend, owner Of ten trained
dogs. which he valued at 100000,
and Rellew Morse, custodian of the
Russian bear.
Kitten Leaps Three Stories
Nine. Adelaide Hermann, widow
of Alexander Hermann, a magician.
was almost overcome at the loss Of
birds and animals belong to her late
husbands act.
The only animal survivor of the
fire, Mms. Herrmann's little white
kitten, Magic" who jumped from
a third story window and was I'M
hurt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-07
Jesse Pomeroy at IS Rounds Out
Fifty Years Behind Prison Bars
Famous "Lifer", Self Educated in Solitary Cell, OPP
poses Capital Punishment Contributed to Liberty
Loans During War-Still Hopes For Pardon.

Boston, Sept. Pl-Jesse Hard
ing Pomeroy, state PRISONS oldest
"lifer" today rounded out so years
behind the bars Al of them span
of living death" in solitary con-
finement. Sixty-five years old and
still hopeful of ultimate freedom.
Pomeroy is believed to have set a
record for prison endurance.
The prison doors closed behind him
In 1876 as Is year old boy. Con-
victed Of first degree murder and
sentenced to be hanged, his extreme
youth won Communication to life i'm
prisonment and solitary conf1ne-
ment.
In such state he grew through
young manhood to middle age, and
nine years ago came into the COM
parative freedom of the prison
building, an old man. Annually his
mother carried her fight for a par
don to the governor. Annually her
request was refused and since her
death Pomeroy has continued the
unsuccessful fight alone.
Through a system of self educa-
ton, involving extensive reading.
Pomeroy has won recognition as q
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-07
POSTWAR FRAUD CASE
IS Under WAY TODAY
Daugherty and Miller Both
Appear in Court
for Trial

New York. Sept. Z R-The out
standing case involving postwar
fraud opened today in federal court.
Selection of jurors to try Harry
NJ. DauSherty, attorney general I'M
der the Harding administration, and
Thomas w. Miller, former alien
property custodian, for conspiracy to
defraud the government, began short
ly before noon. A special panel of
zoo talesmen had been summoned.
The courtroom was crowded to
the doors long before the appearance
on the bench of Judge Julian w.
Mack, who is presiding.
Both the defendants entered the
courtroom early. Mr.. Miller was &C
companied by his wife. who showed
anxiety over the outcome for her
husband. He took a seat al the
council table, opposite his lawyer,
Robert S. Johnstone.
Mr.. Daugherty, whose hair seemed
a bit grayer than when he was ar
raigned occupied a front seat near
the council table, with Max D.
Steuer, his trial counsel, sitting op-
posite at the table.
United States District Attorney
Buckner, who is personally directing
the case for the government, also
appeared early accompanied by his
assistant, Kenneth +. Simpson, who
was an important figure in getting
the indictments in the case.
The Indictment on which Daugher-
ty and Miller are being tried charges
them wit h conspiracy to defraud
the United States of the unprejudic-
ed services as officials" BY accept
ing bride of 1891. 900 in the return
of 100000 in cash and Liberty
bonds to German claimants of stock
in the American Metals Company, 1t
Is charged the alleged bride was ac-
cepted within a month after their
appointments by President Harding
in 1921.
When Judge Mack asked all tales
men wishing TO be excused TO step
CONTINUED on PAGE 16)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-07
Woman in Hospital, Her
Husband Under Arrest

New Haven. Sept Z. Rt-As a re-
suit of an automobile crash in Mid
dletown, avenue today, Mrs Mary
Flint of Hartford is in st. Raphael's
hospital with possible fracture OF
the skull. and her husband. Robert
Flint, is charged with operating
while drunk and with reckless driv-
ing.
Hobart J. Hendricks of this city.
Is at liberty under bonds OF $500
on a reckless driving charge. Ac-
cording to police, two cars driven
by the two men met headon. When
a policeman reached the scene Of
the collision, he found Mrs. Flint
grooming on the ground and the
men in the wreckage.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-07
Tells Them They Will Be
Barred From Athletics
If They Do Not Keep
Training Rules.

Standing before group of about
Is candidates for the New Britain
senior high school football team this
morning In a special meeting for the
opening practice, Coach George NJ.
Cassidy told the men that any of
them caught breaking training rules
this year will be disqualified from
any further participation in school
athletics. He said he would not al
low smoking or late hours.
The coach indicated that he will
rot tolerate any high and mighty"
attitude of any of the regulars or
anything that will lead to dissention
in the ranks OF the squad. I'VE are
going to have disastrous season
and am doubtful II any OF you will
have the heart to stay with me
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-07

student. He is frequent contribu-
tor to The Minotor," the prison
paper, in the form of verse written
under the name of Grandpa"
Prison authorities have never al
lowed him to be interviewed, but a
friend visiting him recently gained
two facts, that he is opposed to cap
ital punishment as a Breeder of
crime and that he saved money and
contributed to the world war liberty
loans.
After every capital punishment
case another serious crime is COM
mitted." said Pomeroy.
Society imprisoned Pomeroy be-
cause he killed." he told his friend,
but accepted his money to make it
possible for others to kill"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-07
New London Man Dies
After Auto Accident

Willimantic, Sept. Z up - Philip
SEVERN, 4S, Of New London, died at
st. Joseph's hospital here today of
rupturcd intestnes as a result of an
automobile accident Sunday in South
Windham. The truck he was driv-
ing crashed into a tree on Main
street. Max Forader. 60, his father
in-law, one Of three other occu-
pants of the car, received a fractur-
ed skull and three fractured ribs.
The other two were only slightly
injured.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-07
Two Hurt, Auto Destroyed
By Fire Following Crash

Bridgeport. Sept. 7 P>-Two per
sons were injured and a touring car
demolished by fire as the result of a
collision between the destroyed car
and a motor truck near the Nor
walkW estport line early today.
The automobile was driven by John
Barniak of 1880 Prospect street. the
Bronx, New York and Miss Jennie
Burniak of 10 Seymour street.
Yonlers, n. Y. was passenger.
Both were injured and taken to the
Norwalk hospital. Their injuries
were bruises and burns, which are
not believed to be serious.
The motor truck was driven by
Cecil Plude of Bridgeport.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-07
new YORK AREA IS
DAMAGED BY STORM
SubEayS Flooded, Many injured
and Traffic Tied Up
100000 NARROWED AT C0NEY
Floods Worst City Has Ever Expert
Embellishments Washed Out
Top Floors of Building Collapse
Theater Crowds in Terrible TangIe


Top Floors of Building Collapse
Theater Crowds in Terrible TangIe
New York, Sept. P)-The metro
politan district today was repairing
damage caused by one of the heavi-
est transforms of the season. which
caught it in the height of the holi-
day rush, deluging thousands and
causing traffic tie-up that lasted
till the early hours of the morning.
Two Lives Lost
Two men lost their lives, more
than a score were injured, large
areas were flooded. pavements were
washed out, subway and surface lines
we're under water and light and
power service was crippled. A land
slide filled a subway cut, a three
story building collapsed and
crowded ferryhouse, residence and
a trolley car were struck by light
ming.
The two men were killed when
they jumped through the windows
of a subway train in 3Sth street, near
9Th avenue, on the Culver line in
Brooklyn, in panic that followed
the landslide, and landed on the
third rail. Tons of sand and gravel
partially buried two six-car trains
and score were injured in the
scramble for safety.
Waist Deep in Water
Brooklyn subway lines were waist
deep in water, the flood being the
worst ever experienced. Power was
cut off to avoid fatalities and left
panicstricken thousands in the dark.
Automobiles and taXicabs were ma
rooned In the streets. Trolley cars
left their tracks. Others served as
Islands of refuge from the flood.
One trolley car on Staten Island was
struck by lightning. but no one was
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-07
Aged Animal Trainer Gives Life
in Attempt to Save Pet Kangaroo
Two Couples Wed 70
Years Ago at Double
Wedding Celebrating

Minneapolis, Sept. 7 P)-Two
couples who We're married 70
years ago at double wedding,
celebrated their SEVENTEEN we'd
ding anniversaries today.
They are Mr.. and Mrs. James
H. Long, of Minneapolis, so, and
30 years old respectively. and
Mr.. and Mrs. J. +. Stephens, Of
st. Paul, 80 and So years old
respectively. The couples spent
the day at the Long home.
The wedding was performed at u
little wooden courthouse at
Wabash, Ind, Sept. Z, 1856.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-07
Father of Eight Suffers
Broken Back in Swimrnina

Nyack. N, Y. Sept. Rt-William
Albert Schmidt. a carpenter. OF
Clifton, N j., father OF eight chill
dren, was taken to Nyack hospital
with a broken ahck today after he
had dived from raft into two feet
OF water while swimming IN Z
Nyack amusement park. Doatora
said he was not expected - rseovss.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-07
JITNEURS Will ASK
FOR FARE INCREASE
ON ALL CITY Lines
Petition to Be Presented to P.
], c. After Records for Pres
ent Year Are Available
INAUGURATION OF OWNERS
TO CUT RUNNING COSTS

Cooperative Plans Expected to Re-
duce Expenses But Operators
Claim They Cannot Make Reason
able Profit Under Present Fare
Schedules - Proposal to Issue
Transfers Dropped Because of En-
penses.
Anticipated reduction in running
expenses to result from cooperative
buying on the part of jitney bus in
terests will not be sufficient TO OBJ
viate the necessity of asking the
public utilities commission to allow
an increase in fares on all lines,
jitneurs declared today.
Owners viii meet shortly TO organ
lie in an effort to carry through the
most sweeping changes ever at
tempted by transportation compan-
les here.
Features of the program. which
has as its ultimate goal the amalga-
nation of all lines and the forma-
ton of a. stock company, include
the purchase under contract of all
insurance, gas, oil and tires, the
erection of a garage to house all
buses and the employment of me-
chanics to work under q plan SINH
lar TO that now used by the city in
the municipal garage.
Previous Request Refused
Jitneurs made an unsuccessful at
tempt to increase fares on all lines
several months ago. Armed with
statistical evidence of the need for
more money TO pay operating costs
the jitneurs appeared before the
public utilities commission at Hart
ford and presented their arguments
through counsel. In the opinion of
the commissioners the bus owners
had been keeping systematic records
of their earnings and disbursements
over too short period of time 10
furnish conclusive evidence and they
were invited to appear at a later
date. January /, records covering
a one year period will be availible
and the operators will lost no time
in going before the P. L. G. again
with a request for q one cent fare
raise on their lines. they said today.
Only Two Lines Show Profit
Owners of lines declare they can
not continue long under the five
and six cent fare system. Out Of
seven lines now being run, but two
show a reasonable return, one of the
jitneurs today declared, while the
others are claimed to be run either
at loss or without making ample
provision for replacement of equip
ment. Few have produced enough
profit to warrant the building of
garages,t he operators claim.
That the proposal to issue trans
fers from line to line has been in
definitely disposed of was the
opinion expressed by operators to-
day. This scheme, they say, entails
a large expense, would bring about
a reduction in full fares collected
and might result in inequalities
since some lines would be likely to
receive a greater number of trans
fers than others. The expense of
clearing at the end OF each month
also presents an objection, they eX-
plain.
An association of bus owners was
for organization last
month but the illness Of one of the
operators resulted in postponement
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-07

stone of the present Court of Honor,
at the entrance to the park, but the
committee believes its construction
would be unwise and the cost pro
hibitive.
In Mr.. Magonigle's original plans,
he included several smaller buildings
to harmonic with the memorial
proper. The committee asked him to
review the idea for the purpose of
eliminating all except the shaft it
self for the purpose of reducing the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-07
BANDITS GET St1.Rnn.

East Orange, N. J., Sept. Nl-Six
bandits today shot Torrance Gun
ming, a motorcycle policeman, and
escaped with a payroll Of s11,3o0
which was being taken from Ampere
bank to the plant OF the Ward Bak-
ing company,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-07

Sticking by a former decision that
the memorial to New Britain men
who served in the World war should
be erected at the top Of Walnut Hill
park, the memorial committee to-
day released for publication a re-
port to Mayor Weld and the COM
mon council, complemented with a
letter from II. Van Buren, Magonigle
of New York city, designer of the
memorial. There has been some pub
lie agitation for the duplication in
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-07
CHARTERS SPECIAL
TRAIN TO HYANNIS
Chicasoan Fastening to Injured
Wife and Daughter
ONE OF FAMILY KILLED
D. 1. Mackay, ex-Deputy Police In
spector of New York, Arrested
Following Fatal Auto Accident
Near Maspee, Mass.

Chicago, Sept. Pl-On char
tered train, C. D. Kelly vice presi-
dent Of the LaSalle Steel Company,
raced today toward Hyannis, Mass,
where his wife and a daughter lie
injured as a result of an automobile
accident which last night caused the
death Of his sister.
Traffic experts of the New York
Central arranged a clear eastward
route and expected the special train
to better by five hours the best time
between here and Boston.
The schedule was for a 6o-mile an
hour average. The special was char
tered at a cost of approximately
$4,000.
Mr.. Kelly left Chicago shortly be-
fore midnight. An hour after he
had received meagre details of the
accident.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-07

Mashpee, Mass. Sept. R-s1rs.
Mary Stockstrom, of st. Louis, sister
of c. D. Kelly. Chicago steel manu-
facturer and mother of four small
children, was killed last night when
the automobile in which she vas rid
by Douglas I. MacKay of Bronxille.
n. Y, former deputy police commits
sioner of New York city.
Mrs. Stockstrom's mother, Mrs
Thomas Kelly. of Chicago and her
sister. Mrs. Albin Bastien. also of
Chicago, were injured, but not seri-
ou.ly, MacKay was arraigned In
Barnstabe district court today on q
charge of reckless driving and held
in $1,000 bail for a hearing Septem-
Der Is. He Is the son-in-law OF F.
l.. Whitcomb, president of the Grif-
fin Car Wheel Company of Chicago.
at whose home on Cotuit he has been
visiting.
Besides her husband, who is rae
ing here from st. Louis and her bro
Their from Chicago, Mrs. Stockstrom
is survived by four children, Margar-
ct, G; Mary Elizabeth, 4 and twin
boys. Louis and Arthur. 10 months
old.
The accident occurred between
$50 and o'clock last night.
According to information in the
possession of the state police Mac
Kay was driving alone in his sedan
and the Kelly party were riding in
a large sedan operated by a chauf-
feur John Naumes. The cars were
travelling in opposite directions when
sideswiping collision occurred on
the rain-drenched road. The Kelly
sedan was overturned against bank
that rose from the roadside. Mrs.
Stocl5strom, who was riding on the
side Of the car nearest the side of
the road. was pinned beneath the
machine. She died instantly from a
fractured skull and other injuries.
st. Louis, Sept. Pl-Mrs. Mary
Itockstrom, killed last night IN an
automobile accident near Mashpee,
Mass. was the wife of Arthur Stock
strom, assistant secretary of the
American Stove Company, OF St.
Louis. He left today for Mashpee.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-07

Buffalo, n. Y, Sept. tPl-A spe-
cial train chartered by c. D!$Kelly
of Chicago to rush to Hyanis, Mass,
where his wife and daughter lie in
iured, as the result of an automobile
accident, passed through here at
9:55 o'clock, eastern standard time.
New York Central officials here said
the special was not attempting 10
break any speed records but was
travelling on the Twentieth Century
schedule.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-09-07

cost. Mr.. Magonigle retains the gen
cral idea of the memorial, with the
smaller structures eliminated, and
suggests several improvements
These include moving the shaft to
the center of the base, a speakers
rostrum for the observance of ma
tional holidays and the placing OF
two eagles instead Of one at the tip
of the monument.
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Evening star., 1926-03-16
STUDEBAKER.
USED CAR DEPT.
CERTIFIED
STUDEBAKER
t. CARS

EVERY CAR BACKED BY
OUR PLEDGE TO THE
PUBLIC.
1924 Light Six Sedan.
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1924 Special Six Sport.
1924 Big Six Sedan.
1924 Big Six Speedster.
1923 Light Six Touring.
1924 Light Six Touring.
1923 Special Six Coupe.
ALSO
1924 Ford Tudor.
1923 Ford Coupe.
1923 Chevrolet Sedan.
1924 Buick Master Sedan.
1923 Star Sedan.
1925 Ford Roadster.
1928 Chevrolet Touring.
TRY ANY CAR FOR
LA -.
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$1o5 Each.
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JOSEPH McREYNOLDS.
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Phone Potomac 1851.
Evening star., 1926-03-16
TABLE 10 ARD.
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WaNTED-ROOMS AND RN.RD

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well ventilated quiet room where she can
rest ard good meals Address Box "S5- E
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good meals: NV. section; terms reasonable
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Evening star., 1926-03-16


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1923 Oakland touring...... ESQ
1928 Ford sedan, 4 door. 80. ESQ
1924 Ford coupe. ........... 285
1927 Nash touring......... 200
1923 Chevrolet sedan. -. Us
1923 Ford touring. ......... Us
1928 Chevrolet coupe. -. Us
1923 Chevrolet roadster. -. 100
1924 Ford coupe, balloon
tires oUU
OTHERS.
1925 Jewett brougham. =. $500
1924 Cleveland brougham.. SIS
1923 Buick 7-pass. sedan. :. $50
1923 Maxwell sedan. ...... $50
1923 Nash touring, Duco... $50
II Months to Pay.
HAWKINS NASH MOTOR
COMPANY. Inc,
CONVENIENTLY LOCATED.
l3j3-l337 l4th St. NV. M. S7SO.
Evening star., 1926-03-16
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SMALL,
OPEN,
CLOSED.

Fords, all kinds. .$l0O up
Chevrolets. all kinds. E. .$lO up
Maxwell Coupe. ...... .$25
Ford Tudor Sedan. ...... 1875
Buick Touring, Master g.. $500
Hupmobile Roadster. $500
Buick Master 6 Sedan. $3.50
Winton Touring. ......... .%OO
Sayers Six Touring. $500
Buick Sedan, 6-cyl. $500
Buick Sedan $500
Hupmobile Sedan $500
Buick Touring Sedan. $3.50
Rickenbacker Touring $3.50
Flint Touring $500
Buick Brougham 81 500
Buick 7-pass. Touring. $3.50
Buick Touring, Master 6, 1900
Buick 5-pass. Touring. $3.50
! Dodge "A" Sedan. $3.50
Willys-Knight Sedan. $3.50
Cleveland Sedan 80. $3.50
Hudson Coach .... $500
Maxwell Roadster $3.50
Willys-Knight Club Sedan, $500
Dodge "B" Coupe. $500
Willys-knight Touring. $3.50
Ford Coupe 1875
| Liberal Terms.
Open Evenings and Sundays.
STANLEY H. HORNER, INC.
1Ol5 l4th St. Main $780,
Evening star., 1926-03-16
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YOUR
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BUY WITH CONFIDENCE

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'22 Buick touring. .lo5
% Columbia Sedan. ..... 325
"a Essex coach. 3S5
"a Peerless 7-pass. sedan. l,lo5
~ Buick Master 6 coupe.
4-pass. 895
rs Hudson coach. o45
Marmon 7-pass. touring. 3o5
Strdebaker Big E tour.... 45O
{ handler 7-pass. sedan.... $50
'25 Hudson 7-pass. sedan. 1905
Chandler sport. 5-pass. -. $50
500 EACH.
Peerless roadster.
Chevrolet coupe.
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PEERLESS MOTOR CO..
| 4tn and = SITS. Main $3.50.
Open Evenings and Sundays.