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New Britain herald., 1926-05-07

and the vists ol several formal dele cations of well-Wishers ever alters thir birthday routine from which he seldom has deyialed since he drop ped thc mantle Of stat"smanship four years ago and came home from the hustings 10 rest
 But even his determination 10 pass the day quietly could moi make the occasion an ordinary one. And to visitors who came, thr sralwart figure who has been Uncle Joe to them for fifty years, was ready 10 wave greeting from the yeranda. A raising of the left hand. now q trembling member, which once welded in q grip or steel the gavrl of the national house Of representa- tives.
 None oc thc picture is lacking, however, aS he stands hotore his rambling brown brick mansion. or
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New Britain herald., 1926-05-07
GRlSE APPOINTED ID
 BUILDING CONNISSI0N
Russell & Erwin Plant Engineer Choa.n by
 Mayor Weld

Romeo Grise, plant engineer at the Russell X; Erwin division of the American Hardware corporation,
 was named today by Mayor Gardner C. Weld as successor to Building
 Commissioner Joseph P Barry, re-
 signed, and Thomas Hinchlife, a
 former member of the commission was returned as successor to John J. Walsh, who has also resigned.
 The entire personnel of inc Pao- nessa building board has now been retired and an entire now commis- sion will attempt 10 adjust the numerous matters now in pendeucy. including several wranzlcs passed on as a legacy from the retired com missioners.
 For several years the building board has been subjected to coutin- ual changes in its makeup. A. F.. Leavitt who assumed the chairman ship at q meeting last right, is the third to take that office within a year. His predecessors. I. Wcxler and F. E. Eiets, both resigned, the former in a row over the Naples building on Hart street and the lat ter when the Paonossa administra- ton failed to win reelection at the polls. Commissioners Thomas Firth, John J. Walsh and Joseph r. Barry retired al the request of Mayor Weld.
 Commissioner Grisc is a repub- lican. He has not held public office He has been connected with the Russell & Erwin division for several years and has also been active tratcrnally, having served as grand knight of Daly Council, Knights Of Columbus. Commission CT Hinchlffe resigned from the building commission with Commis- sioners Wexler and Quinlivan when the Naples row was at it's height, By coincidence, one of the first mat ters which he must give his auen- ton as a building commissioner, is the same building row.
 The commission held a brief ses- sion last night at which Commis- sioners Lcavitt, F'enn and Kennedy were in attendance. c. P. Swanson who was refused permission to build I coal pocket on Woodland street last week because it was claimed it Is 8 fire hazard, was advised his ,ase will be heard at q meeting next Monday.
 At Mondays meeting changes in he personnel Of the building in- 5pectors office will be made if no- sotiations now being made with q prospective inspector can be com )leted by that date.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-07
Arrest Woman Who Hit
 Man With Iron Bar

New Haven, May Pl-Nhilc police in various sections of the city were searching for Mrs. Mary Gc- gola, alleged to have struck Ben nett Greene Of Hartford: over the head with an iron bar last night, she walked into police headquarters today 10 inquire after her husband, Felix, under arrest in connection with the same case. The woman was arrested and questioned by the cor oner.
 Greene is on the danger list at the New Haven hospital suffering with fractured skull. Il was stated at the coroners office that Greene was in some measure responsible for the fight which led 10 his being assault ed and that both Gegola and his wife would be released under small bonds.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-07
GRAND ARMY ELECTS
 YOUNG AS COMMANDER
Waterbury Veteran Heads Encampment - Plain
 vile Man a Delegate

Bridgeport, May ' LP-James R. Young, of Waterbury. was elected department commander of the G. A. k. at the concluding session of the state encampment today, defeating Rev. John w. Davis oI this city. who had served two terms and who last night was thought likely to sue c'"d himself
 The officer in line for department commander was senior Nice-Com- mander Adrian r. Sloan of Hartford, who declined to stand.
 Charles Shailcr ot Milford was elected senior yice-commandcr: AL bert Stark of Westyiuc. junior vice commander and Dr. Beutamin H.. Cheney of New Haven. medical dt- rector. The department chaplain is Henry W. MorrclL
 The board ot administration which 'as to do with the soldiers home at Noroton chosen are Christian Schwartz Of Norwalk; r NL Price. Norwich; Col. Henry Seeley. the present manager of the home. Ira R. Wtl5man of panbury and W. IL. Shater of Hartford.
 Department Commander Young appointed Ira k. Wjldman as chief of staff and Edward r. Abbott of Bridgeport acting adiwant. The delegates 10 the national oncamp- mont in Iowa this summer are John II. Patterson Of Baltic W, IT. Sha- fer of Hartford auI William G. kcnfrew of Plainyillo.
 There We're 9o ballots cast of which Mir Young received 56 as against S4 for Mir. Davis. On mo ton of the latter the election of Mr. Young was made unanimous.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-07
Rochester Man Shoots
 Children. Then Himself

Rochester, \. T., May ' P'- Peter Marratt, S2, World War vet eran, fatally shot his five year old daughter, Theresa, and his three year old son, Joseph, and then kill cd himself in the Marratt home here today.
 Marratt's wife seized their third child, an infant, when the shooting began and fled from the house. Mar ratt fired at her, but his automatic pistol jammed and mother and baby escaped uninjured.
 Ncighbors told police that Mar Tatt, who was gassed during the var, sustained an injury 10 his head when @ trap door fell upon him two years ago and that he had since been irrational.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-07
DAUGHER7Y, MILLER AND KING ARE INDICTED ON CONSPIRACY CHARGE
CITY'S NET DEBT $5,S7l,538;
 PER CAPITA DEBT IS $S3.87
Increase of S1,O52,432 At tributed for Greater Part to Need of New School Buildings.

The city debt stands at $6,433, 000 with sinking funds Of S561,46I,39 available, making the net indebeted- ness s5,S71.53S.61, City Treasurer Curtis L. Sheldon today reported to Mayor Gardner c. Weld. The in- crease over last year is $1,052,- 1&2.1o.
 Treasurer SheIdon's recapitula- ton of the municipal debt follows: Water bonds, $1,215.00O; sewer bonds, S1.39o,O00; street bonds, $5,- 900; subway bonds, $35S,OO0; muni- cipal building bonds, $215,000; park bonds, $1S9,000; regunIins bonds, $25.0Q0; school bonds, $2,9S1,O0Q: city notes, $65,00O. Total, S6,433,- 00a.
 The city notes are as follows: Town farm addition, $40,000; park improvement account, s15,o00; con- fort station notes, S16,09O.
 In the city's sinking funds are the following amounts: Water S51f,o771S; sewer, $S0,0G9.14; street $19,91S.21; city building, $24,7S6G2; schools, s111.266.24. total, s56t.4G1.39.
 The increase in debt is regarded as abnormal. It was brought about mainly by the extensive school building program carried on last year which necessitated heavy bond issues. The school bond account this year is s931.0O0 greater than last year while the sinking fund 10 offset this account is but $9G2S.&8 greater than that of last year.
 The per capita debt. computed on an estimated population of $7Q,000 persons, is $S2.S7.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-07

ment from receiving the honest and unbiased judgment of Daugherty and Miller, both acting officially, asto the turning over of the metal con- pany's securities. The indictment charges that it was part of the con SpiraCy 10 ena ble Daugherty. Miller, King and the late Jesse Smith 10 re ceive from the claimants Of the se- rites the sum Of $&91, ,000, which was paid for putting through tho transfer deal.
 Miller was indicted last year with four German and Swiss citizens and three German and Swiss corporations on charges Of conspiracy to defraud the United States government in the release by Miller. as alien property custodian, of about S7,o00,0o0 Of Sc questarod assets Of the American Metal Company to pretended Swiss owners.
 King. who was named in the pre- yious indictment. but who was not indicted, lived in Bridgeport, Conn.
 The federal grand jury which re- turned today's indictment had been investigating for several months the transfer of the American Metal stock to the alleged German owners. The securities, representing 49 per cent of the company's stock, was seized during the ar as enemy property.
 Daughorty appeared before the present grand jury last January. He app arcd before the Investigating body only after he had been cited for contempt Of court because of his refusal 10 answer certain questions before the grand jury. He escaped Q possible jail term for contempt by going before the grand jury.
 Facts Uncovered Abroad.
 United States District Attorney Buckner announced today that facts discovered by his Assistant, Kenneth r, Simpson, while abroad recently. caused the decision to dismiss the indictment previously returned against Miller and to return new one. naming also Daugherty and King.
 Nal s. Daugherty, brother of Harry NJ. Daugherty, was one wit ness before the grand jury returning today's indictment. Nal s. Daugherty is president of the Midland National Bank of Washington Court House, Ohio. He appeared before the grand jury six times.
 Mr. Buckner declined to comment on the reason why the German an1 Swiss and individual corporations were not included in today's indict- ment In the previous indictment, King and Smith, who is now dead, were named as sharcrs with Miller in the s3d1000 gift" alleged to have been made for the manauverins Of the transfer of the stock.
 Daugherty, Miller and King are alleged by today's indictment, to have "unlawfully wilfully and knowingly" combined. confedcrated 1 and agreed with each other and i with divers other persons, to the ] grand jurors unknown. to drfraud ! the United States of and concerning its constitutional rights"
New Britain herald., 1926-05-07
UNCLE JOE CANNON IS
 % YEARS OLD TO-DAY
Spends Day Going Down town, Reading Mail and
 Listening In
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DauuHo m. May : oP.-A soldier home trou 'ga wars, Joseph G. Cannon celebrated his ninctigth birthday today amid his home folk. nor viewed wi'h any regret the shield he has lait aside.
 In the mij-wastern city from which he went 2G tunes 10 the con- gross of the United States, the aged patriarch planned his customary morning trip aowutoWn, to be fol- lowed by ncrusai Of his mail in his study and then tuains in on the radio.
 Only the arrival Of scores Of con- gratulatory letters and teIegrams
New Britain herald., 1926-05-07
MOtOrcyclists Collide
 With AnsOnia Woman

and q woHan were taken 10 the Griffin hospital here shortly after noon today suffering from injuries received when a motorcycle on which the men were riding hit the woman who was crossing the street at North Main and Fourth streets.
 Ted Jarvis and Ralph Rice, both of Ansonia, the men involved. were hurled several feet from the ma chine when it struck the woman. The latter who was the most seri- ously injured had not been ideuti- lied short time after the accident.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-07
ORCHARD LEAVING COUNCIL
second Wardcr Has Moved Out of
 District and VIII Tender Rcsigna-
 ton From Legislative Body.

Councilman Thomas P. Orchard of the second ward will resign his position in the city's governmental body at the next meeting since he has moved out of tthe district he was elected to represent,
 The councilman is now in the second year of his first term. He was for several months connected with the engineering department of the board of public works resign ing 10 devote his full time to transportation company of which he is now an officer.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-07
WITH WAR EQUIPMENT, SENT ID GUARD LONDON DOCK DISTRICTS:
 WHILE RUMORS OF PEACE ARE HEARD
Unofficial Reports Say Strike Will End Early Next Week - Meanwhile Lawlessness h. creases - Strikers Assured of Help From Foreign Unions - Transportation Situation Reported Easier.

London, May ' lP-Tr0ops wear ing steel helmets and carrying full field equipment were sent this after noon into the dock districts Of Lon- don, where the rough crowds are becoming too unruly for the un- armed police.
 The government announced by ra- dio today that all ranks Of the arms "d forces Of The crown will receive the governments full support in any action they may ind necessary to take in honest efforts to aId the civil powers in dealing with strike disor- dcrs.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-07
Former U. 5. Attorney General, Connecticut Republican L e a d e r And Ex-AHen Prop erty Custodian Named In American Metal Co. Case.
Plot to Prevent Honest Judgment, There by Enabling Accused to Receive S391,OOO to En- gineer Settlement.

New York, May ' DP)-Harry NJ. Daugherty, former United States at- torney general, was indicted by a federal grand jury today with Thomas ". Miller, former alien property custodian and John T. King, former republican national committeeman. for conspiracy in connection with the American Metal Company case.
 Charges Specified.
 The indictment charges alleged conspiracy to prevent the govern
New Britain herald., 1926-05-07
DIES ON THAN

San Francisco, Cal, May : GPl- Dr. Charles Aronson of Salem. Mass, died yesterday on a South crn Pacific train while en route from Los Angeles 10 Tacoma. Wash ington. Tuner on the brain was given as the cause of death. Dr A~onson's wife and small daugh- fer were with him at the fine. Tho r''. Vas ta'-en frrr<t the train at 2 on and will be shipped 10 Salem.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-07
SUES FOR S25,OOO
 OVER CUT ARTERY
Woman Brings Action Against Lake COmpOunC0 Resort Owners
INJURED IN TOY AUTO RIDE
Mrs. Mary 4. Saunders, 60. Of East Main Street, Declares She Was Hurt When About to start Out ill Custer Car"

Mrs, Mary 4. Saunders, aged 60. Of 33S East Main street. today brought suit for $25.oOo against Isaac E. Pierce and Percy Norton and Irving Norton, administrators Of the estate Of Gilbert F. Norton, al- Ieging that she vas seriously injured while riding in 8 Custer Car at the amusement park at Lake Compounc. which is conducted by the defond- ants.
 Mrs. Saunders was instructed by guard in the operation Of the car on August 3, 1925, she claims, and was carrying out the instructions when the car moving forward. struck fence and her right leg came in contact with the sharp edge of sheet iron hood on the front of the car. The hlow severed an artery and she hlod profuseIy, she alleges, being attended by Dr. Boyle of Bris- tol who was at the lake. Later. she vas attended by Dr. NJ. L. Marsh and Dr. G. ". D9nn Of New Britain.
 Mrs. Saunders alleges that she has been incapacirated from performing her household duties since the date Of tn" accident and has suffered and continues to suffer great pain from her injuries and resultant complica- tions. The Custer Car is described as a small vehicle, resembling an automobile and operated by olcc- tricity The public is invited to ride and an admission charge is made, she claims.
 The office of DonaI Gafuoy and Cyril r. Gaffncy issued the writ. which is returnable in the superior court.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-07
pNFUlIONIA pROyl5s TATAI,

Middetown, May lPA-Jos Ever cit Southworth a contractor here for S5 years, died at his home to- day, after few days illness Of pneumonia. He was 59 years old
 NIr. SouthWorth was former councilman, He is survived by n widow. his father and two brothers.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-07
Prohibition Committee
 Discards Several Plans

Washington. May : lPl -- Several of the administration proposals for tightening up dry law enforcement virtually have been discarded by the senate prohibition committee,
New Britain herald., 1926-05-07
!. r. of l.. Silent

Washington, May z LPL-Americaa Federation Of Labor officials declin- ed to comment today on the action of the British union congress in dis patching a cablegram appealing to the federation for funds 10 carry on the strike. The appeal has not yet reached headquarters here.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-07
summary of Strike

Great Britain went into the fourth day Of the general strike with both sides standing pat but guarded pre- dictions were made in labor quarters that the crisis might he settled early next week Premier Baldwin and J. II. Thomas, labor leader. have been in conference.
 An international aspect was given ! 10 the strike when the executive l committee Of the Danish trades unions at Copenhagen gave preIifu- iinary notice Of q walkout in sun port of the British workers. The communist international ia . Moscow seeks to bring together rep Iresentatiyes of French. Belgian 1 ICzechoslovakian, Dutch and German Iiahor organizations 10 frame mras- ures Of aiding ihe British strikers. ] Money Is b.mE sent ta tho Bruisa workers hy Mexican and Argentina labor bodies, and American labor has been asked to contribute. ! Attempted Train Wreck i There Was little disorder ur to moon today, although disturbances occurred in Edinburgh last night and aJ Middlesborough. where tar freight station was wrecked and an alleged attempt was made to wreck "a passenger train.
 The Welsh coal fields are quiet. but the attitude of the strikers in Cardiff has become menacing.
 The government claims the workers are trickling back to their jobs or making overtures for pro- lection if they should return. Volunteers for necessary services are increasing, and many more husses and trains were available today. The London subway has posted mo help wanted" signs.
 While the trades union congress is deliberating whether to call out the electrical workers, strikes have been declared at the Newcastle and Newport power plants.
 Shipping conditions are almost normal at Liverpool and are im- proving at Glasgow. Belfast and Dublin.
 The telephone and mail services are improving.
 The house of commons has been hit by a strike of some minor en- ployes but the speaker plans to conduct proceedings without elec- tric lights or printing, if necessary.
 A drizlling rain added to the discomfort in London today, but there was little slackening in the number of pedestrians.
 Brewers Also Strike
 Workers ill the Barnsley brewer les have gone on strike. Tickets are interfering with the beer vans.
 Great uneasiness about the beer supply is manifested in various mushroom newspapers which news boys are selling everywhere in London. IL is rumored the saloons will be closed as soon as they have exhausted their present supplies of bitter" but some of the little papers warn the public not to be misled by rumors.
 Peace Rumors Heard
 The guarded prediction was made this morning by influential labor quarters that the strike crisis might be settled early next week.
 This is tEe most optimistic SUB Sestion thus far emauating from high source. Upon what lt is based was not divuig,l.
 OGjciel peaccmakors are steadily working for a solution. and the pressure Of the churches and other bodies, Us well as prominent in- dividuais, is being brought to bear 10 end the trouble.
 It is understood that Premier Baldwin and J. II. Thomas, one of
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, 1926-08-11
CIRCLE H PARTY IN TOWN

A party of about sixteen boys,
guests of the Circle H ranch at
Sunshine. spent Monday and Tues
day in Cody. camped near the old
school house. They are in charge
of Bud Hall of the Circle H, with
a full retinue of cooks, %wranglers
and guides. Bert Oliver is serving
the viands and states they are the
-out-eatenest bunch of boys he ever
cooked for. A twenty-five day trip
through Yellowstone park has just
been completed and the party is
en- route to the upper Wood River
where another week or two will be
spent.
, 1926-08-11
NOTICE OF sHERIFF's SALE
STATE OF O NJ
COUNTY OF PARK

COUNTY OF PARK
Under and by virtue of an exc
cution issued out of the District
Court of Park County, Wyoming,
by Orilla Downing. Clerk of said
Court, on August Z. A. D. 1926. on
a judgment rendered in said Court
on the 18th day of June, A. D.,
1926, and directed and delivered to
me as Sheriff of Park County,
wyoming. / have levied upon and
will proceed to sell on the 23rd
day of August, A. D., 1926, at
1000 o'clock A. NJ. at public
auction t the highest bidder for
cash at the front door of the Court
House in Cody, Park County, Wyo-
ming. the following described prop
erty, to-wit:
One Bay Gelding branded e on
the left shoulder
One Bay Gelding branded T on
the left shoulder and
on the right shoulder lSsl
One Tent -
One Camp Stove
said property having been hereto
fore attached and levied upon as
the property of Joseph A. Jones
and Dixie E. Jones and to satisfy
an execution issued out of said
District Court in favor of Marguer-
lite V. Salinger. Plaintiff, and
against Joseph A.. Jones and Dixie
E. Jones. Defendants, for the sum
of Three Hundred Eighty-eight and
43-100 ~($3SS.43) Dollars, together
with costs and acruing costs.
Dated this 10th day of August,
A. d. 1926.
HENRY DAHLEM,
Sheriff of Park,
County, Wyoming.
Ernest ]. Goppert,
Cody, Wyoming,
Attorney for plaintiff.
First and last publication Aug. IL.
POI
, 1926-08-11
LICENSE NO. 2 HERE

Motorists on the park road Sun
day would have been interested to
see Wyoming Motor License No.
2, coming down the Northfork
from the park. License No. 2 is
owned by Judge Roderick Matson,
of Cheyenne who with a party came
out of Yellowstone on Sunday eve
ming and visited with friends in
Cody.
, 1926-08-11
NOTICE TIC

There is to be no open season
until the year 1927 on sage hens
and rouse within the Big Horn
basin. Hunters are warned of this
legislation, that they may not be-
come liable for game law viola
lions.
TEX KENNEDY,
Assistant Game Warden.
, 1926-08-11
BILL SAYS

Knox Knit hose for the boys
and girls. that give long wear. For
your SIS worth in everything that
men and boys wear. see Bill at the
Toggery, 10 East Cody.
, 1926-08-11

FARM PROPERTY INSURANCE
Insure your farm property with
the Shoshone Farmers Mutual. See
G. A. Holm. Agent, Cody. 4-15-27
, 1926-08-11

POLITICIANS
See F. ]. Hiscock oil phone 24S
for lantern slides.
, 1926-10-05
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS HAxOlKN

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