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New Britain herald., 1926-06-11
Westerly ElOpers Are
 Caught After Two Years

Pittsburgh. June II tP - George K. Wood alleged Westerly, R. l.. wife deserter. and Miss Margaret McGrath, also of Westerly. were held in morals court here today for department of justice agents. The couple were arrested yesterday at the request of Chief Thomas Brown or the Westerly police.
 Pittsburgh authorities were in formed that Wood deserted his wife and two children two years ago in Westerly and came to Pitts hurgh accompanied by Miss Me Grath Detectives claimed that Wood admitted he had deserted his family but maintained that his wife had heen eXtravagant, spend ing most of his money on clothes.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-11
TWO SEVERELY HURT

Now Haven, June II LPl = Two men were seriously hurt this morn ing when two automobiles collided in North Haven. Robert Mcintyre of 2SS Main street, Hartford. is at St Raphaers hospital suffering from severe lacerations about the face and body and possible internal Injuries. Harry Gaunt of New Ha- ven is at New Haven hospital sui fering from a compound fracture of the left arm and other injuries. Seven other men were in the ma chimes but were not injured. The machines came together on North avenue, near Washington avenue.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-11
Scharman, Tech. Graduate.
 Teacher for Alma Mater

Walter Scharman, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Scharman of 15G Cherry street, was awarded the mas ter of science degree at the com monccmant exercises al the Massa- chusetf, Institute of Technology, Mr. Scharnan graduated from New Britain high school in 1921 and from M. I. T. in 1925. He then completed an advanced course in chemical engineering and will enter tho research laboratory for the sum mcr. He has accepted an appoint mcnl at the institute as assistant 10 Professor McAdams of inc graduate course in chemistry for the schocl year l92G-27.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-11
Toronto Scottish Troops
 Parading in Cleveland

Cleveland, Ohio, June II LP)-For inc first time in history, armed troops of another country marched through the streets of Cleveland to- day. It was the famous Toronto Scottish regiment, which was rcplac- cd six times during the world war. Four hundred strong, the regiment came 10 help celebrate the Cleve- land-Canada Day celebration.
 The celebration was held today in Commemoration of more than 100 years of friendly relations between this country and Canada as well as the particularly close social and commercial relations between this city and the provinces.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-11
LETTER PRAISES SELF

Chicago. June II P-There may have been losses in the operation of the big Wyoming ranch of his fath- CTS estate, but they would have been far greater with less skillful man. agement, Joseph Letter declared to- day in completing his testimony in his own behalf in the trial of the suit of his sister, the Countess of Suffolk. She seeks his removal as a trustee of the S3o.O00.ooO estate of their father the late Levi z. Letter of Chicago.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-11
Deaths S
Ritll .llnlgrcn

Ruth Aimgren, aged 19, of q Stewart street, died this morning at New Britain General hospital. She had been a resident of this city for about q year and q half and had no known immediate relatives. She was member of Valkyrie lodge, o. of N., the members of which will be in charge of the funeral services. Ar which are in charge of Erickson & Carlson, are incomplete.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-11
Capias Issued for Arrest
 Of Boston AutOmObilist

Cambridge, Mass, June Il (F) - A capias for the arrest Of Church Swg, a son of Simon Swig, former head of the Fremont Trust com pany was issued today when he failed to appear in superior court. The case was Swig's appeal from 4 sentence of two months in the house Of correction imposed by Woburn district court on June 3 for operating an automobile in u manner 10 endangcr the lives and safety Of the public. He was at liberty on $1,000 bail.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-11
Fatal Auto Accident
 Having Court Sequel

Lowell Mass, June II Pl-Arthur F. Morse of Bedford was arraigned in district court here today on a charge of manslaughter in connec- ton with the death last night of Joseph A. Pelletier. chief of police of Tyngsboro, The case against him was continued pending an inquest report.
 Morse. accompanied by his wife, was driving his automobile in Tyngs- boro last night when 1t colllided head-on with a motorcycle operated by Pelletier. The latter died at Lowell General hospital 20 minutes later,
New Britain herald., 1926-06-11
DRAFT PLANS FOR
 SUMNER SCHOOL
20 Teachers to Be ED8aged--60O
 Pupils Expected

First steps toward the organtza - .tion Of the annual summer school was taken at meeting Of the school board this afternoon when the dates were decided upon. The teachers committee will be given authority 10 employ about % teachers and if the enrolment this year come up to that .ot previous years, there should be about GOO pupils enrolled when the school opens.
 The school will cover work from tho fourth 10 the eighth grades and will give progressive students a .chancc 10 skip q grade and back. ward students the opportunity to make up ground they might have lost in the regular school session. .The classes will last from six to eight weeks,
 II was voted 10 recommend to tHe common council the sale of the old Bassett property on Bassett street. The property formerly was used as an open air school and is iN''l''' Dl l'i pli'l lN b'N Nt'll lllt Academic and Vocation buildings of the senior High school The com mon council having taken over the duties of the city meeting board, must first pass on the measure be- fore property Of the city is trans ferred.
 The finance committee recom- mended the adoption of bills fol wiring basement windows in the Smalley school and ask permission to enter into a contract for school supplies amounting to $S.0o0. The text book committee announced that in the future it expects to adopt an elementary science book in the elementary school and Latin book in the Senior High school.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-11
Dry Agents Must Pay
 Own Gasoline Bills

Washington, June II LPA-Prohibi- ton agents who ride in automobiles received another setback today when Comptroller General McCarl refused 10 pay for gas and oil for privately owned vehicles used by agents in raiding or policing work at their home offices.
 McCarl previously ruled that pro- hibition agents cannot hire automo- piles at government expense, but the prohibition bureau has obtained legislation to legalize this hereafter
New Britain herald., 1926-06-11
Suggest Holding Combined
 Outing of All Civic Clubs

An outing in which all tho civic clubs Of the city would join. was suggested this morning at a meeting of the Mercantile bureau committee on entertainment, at the Chamber of Commerce headquarters.
 The committee consisting of Max well s Porter chairman; Stnman s. Dyson, Arthur Jones, A. J. Levcn- thai, Parker Abbe and Secretary Ralph L. Gould, of the Chamber Of Commerce. suggested that this mat fer be proposed to the Civic Council and through the council 10 the ln- dividual clubs.
 Mr. Gould will bring it up at the next meeting Of the council De- tailed plans have not been formulat- cd.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-11
PUPILS IN PIANO RECITAL

The intermediate and advanced pupils of Emma NJ. Schaal gave a pianoforte recital last evening at the Camp school. They were assisted by William Westerman, boy soprano; George Westerman. violinist; and NJ. B. Humphreys accompanist. The pupils who took part were Edna Trcsky, Ruth Lawson, Elizabeth Spring, Dorothy Ritnor Alice Carl son, Lillian Stack, Dorothy Boy ington, Libby Dunn, Constance Steele, Gertrude Trcsky. Dorothy Case, F,stelle Gould and Anna Schweitzer,
New Britain herald., 1926-06-11
EALL PROVES EATAL

Bridgeport. June II tl1-Mrs Anna Palcak, 35, wife of Joseph Palcak. 492 Putnam street, died at the Bridgeport hospital yesterday from injuries received in an un- usual accident last Saturday. The woman was working in the kitchen of her home and fell striking her head on the kitchen range No med ical aid summoned until Wcdnes- day when Dr. W. J. OHara was called and immediately diagnosed the case as that Of q fractured skull. He ordered the woman re- moved to the hospital.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-11
Prosecutor Given Right
 To Close Improper Show

New York. June II P)-Justicc Levy today refused 10 vacato his or der preventing interference with pro- duction Of "The Bunk of 192G' but modified the order to leave the dis trict attorney free to act if he has evidence showing the play to be ob- iectionabIe.
 The district attorney is enjoincd until Monday 10 take any action based on the report ofany play jury.
 The Actors Equity association an nounccd @ meeting planned to reach some agreement whereby the play jury system would have greater au- thority.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-11
CIVIL SUITS RECORDED

Rackliffe Bros. Co.,, Inc, through Attorney Irving I. Rachlin, have brought suit for $2Oo against John Smoran of Southington. Real estate of the defendant in Southington has been attached. The writ is return able in the city court the third Monday in June.
 Racllliffe Bros. Co.,. Inc. through Attorney Irving I. Rachln, have brought an action for $50 against NJ. D. and Margaret Miller of Meri- den. Tho action is returnable the fourth Monday in June in city court.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-11
Two Blind Students Will
 Get College Diplomas

Urbana, Ill., June II LPl-Two students blind since childhood will he among more than nineteen hun dred who will receive degrees ncXt week at the University Of Illinois. They are F. T. Leonard of Lake Villa. lll., and C, A. mnis, of Bell flower, Ill.,, and both have pursued their college courses faultleSsly.
 Leonard will obtain masters degree and will study law. Innis will receive a baccalaureate diploma and he plans to pursue graduate work in education with view 10 teaching.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-11
DRESS NEAT ON BEAT OR
 YOU'LL HEAR FROM PETE
Chairman of Police Commission Wants Spccklcss Policemen
 Patrolling Streets

At the conference between Mayor Weld and the chairm, of the yari- ous city commissions last night, the mayor expressed pleasure at the re- port Of Chairman Peter J. PajcW- ski of the police board that steps have been taken to improve the per soual appearance of the members of the department
 Chairman Pajcwski and the other commissioners intend to have police men dressed neatly at all times and attention will be paid 10 the condi- ton of the mems uniforms and shoes. There are some policemen who. the commissioners have noted, always present a good appearance, while others have apparently be- come careless and the department has been criticize das q result,
New Britain herald., 1926-06-11
GRADUATION EXERCISES

New Haven. June il tP)-Com- mencement exercises Of the New Haven division of Northeastern uni vcrsity Of Massachusetts. took place yesterday at Center church with the conferring of degrees on four gradu- ates of the engineering institute and the awarding of diplomas to seven members of the school of commerce and finance and to eleven members of the preparatory school. The principal address was given by Dr. Oscar F. M&Irer, pastor of Center church.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-11
DEFICIT Is MADE UP

Washington, June II tP) - The democratic national committee has made up $10O,O0O of its deficit, but it still has unpaid obligations on June 1 amounting to $261,oo0.
 A report filed with congress today under the election laws listed these contributions; Thomas r. Ryan. New York, $25.ooo; Ralph Pulitzer, New York, $1o,ooO; Norman II, Davis. New York. s6,sOO,
New Britain herald., 1926-06-11
Death of Witness Halts
 Oil Companies Hearings

New York, June II Pl--Thc hear ing in the governments suit 10 have patent under which Standard Oil and other companies cracked" crude oil extract gasoline declared invalid was interrupted today because Walter Taylor, representing the Standard oil Company of New Jersey at the meeting, died suddenly. MT. Taylor who was member of q Wall street law firm, was at yesterdays session of the hearing in good health.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-11
Yale Crews Take Their
 Initial Time Trial Spins

Gales Ferry, June II P)-Yalc's junior varsity freshman and com bination crews had their first time trials of the year on the Thames river today. rowing down stream over tie upper two-mile course. The varsity took only a short pad dle, but expects to have it's first time trial late today,
 Russell No. ? in the junior varsity crew, will be out of the boat for few days with a strained muscle.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-11
BRISTOL NEWS
(Conanued from Page Nine)

No. 1 struck Q touring car owned by Joseph Nladigan and the
 lenders on the left side of the car were badly damaged. It was nec- essary for Driver John Burke to pass between @ moving trolley car and Madigan's car which was park ed on North Main street.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-11
WESLEY BARRY TO WED

Newark, \. J.. June II H0l - Wesley Barry. IS year old movie star. today obtained a license 10 marry Julia A. Wood, aged 2&, of 2& Johnson avenue. Newark, He had tho written consent of his mother Mrs, Martha Barry Eyre Los Angeles.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-11
JAIL TERM FOR YANONI
Bristol Wrestler Who Attacked 13- ycar-Old Girl On May 30 Given Eight Months.

John Nanoni. wrestler or Terry vile road, Bristol, charged with carnal abuse of q minor female, was sentenced to eight months in jail when his case came up in the su- perior court this morning. Nanoni was accused of attacking a 1&-ycar- old girl in a lot between Pennington avenue and McClintock road on the night of May 80. He was represent ed by Attorney Harry Ginsburg.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-11
WaN Street Briefs

Earnings reports of various public utilities reflect the healthy condition of the industry. Gross earnings of the Southwestern Power and Light for the year ended April. 30 in. creased to S14,S01,146 from s13,- oI7,996 the year before with balance of $6,94S,492 after taxes, charges and depreciation against S6,236,14O. Adirondack Power and Light had balance of $l.476.124 after taxes, charges and depreciation for the year ended May 31 against $7S4,140 the preceding year. Gross gained about $l0O0,000. Northern States Power reports balance of S6,603,05O for the year ended April 30. Avail able for dividends and reserves.
 Ohio Leather Co. omitted the quarterly dividend of per cent on the first preferred due at this time.
 The principal zinc producing com panies or. the world turned out I00,- "-" snort tons ot metal statistics reports. The output in the United States in May was 53,7O3 tons against 53,3S4 in April and Canada produced 5,459 tons against 5.l7S in April. May statistics for other countries were not available.
 Sales Of the Glidden Co.,. in May were S2,32L,O00, largest for any May comparing with $2.2SLS4S in May last year.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-11
MATCH POSTPONED

Paris, June Il Pt-The final match between Miss Mary K. Browne, former American cham pion, and Suzanne Lenglen for the international hard court tennis championship was postponed today until tomorrow because of rain.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-11
NO ACTION TODAY ON
 REINSURANCE DISPUTE
School Board Unable to Consider Opposition to Commercial Co.
 Plan By Underwriters,

No report will be presented on the proposed school reinsurance proposition at this afternoons meet ing of the school board because the finance committee was unable to hold a meeting today in the absence of members.
 This necessitates a postponement until the next meeting of the school board. The committee has before it a protest signed by nearly every agent in the city protesting against the placement of all new insurance with the Commercial company.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-11
R. O. HARRIS VERY ILL

Brockton. Mass, June II Pl- Robert c. Harris, former United States district attorney, is critically i'll at his home here. His physician, Dr. William D. Ducy, today held out little hope for his recovery.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-11
MRS. COFFIN DIES

Brunswick, Ga. June Ii P'- Mrs. Sarah E. Coffin. 75. mother of Howard P Coffin. automobile man ufacturer, died at the winter estate of her son on Sspelo Island last night.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-11
ASKS DIVORCE: WE'D 50 YEARS

Chicago, June 11 Pl-The ''in- compatibility of old age' formed a part of the allegations in bill for divorce filed here today by Mrs. Elizabeth Decker 70. after nearly 30 years of welded life with Henry F. Decker. a retired textile manufac' tIlrer
New Britain herald., 1926-06-11
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Mr. and Mrs, J. NJ. Ward are ob- serving their 10th wedding ami versary. Mir. Ward is president of the New Britain KiWanis club ana has charge of the Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Co. office. The couple
New Britain herald., 1926-06-11
Puhlic Utilities Stocks,
TREASURY STATEMENT
Treasury balance ..... se51,61175

New York Exchanges. 1,O00.- GOO; balances. 10O,O00.00o.
 Boston - Exchanges, 79,Q0o,O00; balances, 31,O00,000.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-07
FIREMAN INJURED WHEN
 INSECURE LADDER SLIPS
Earr Drops 10 Feet And Is Forced to Rclinquisb Duties At
 Headquarters.

Fireman Joseph Farr Of the cen tral station fell about ten feet from a ladder and suffered an injury 10 ihis ankle which necessitated his go- ing off duty about g o'clock last evening and James Moore is sub 'stituting. The ladder on which Fireman Farr was fighting ire at the home of Harry Parparian. 55 Oak street, shortly after 6 o'clock, slipped and threw him to the ground He tried 10 complete his nights duty but the pain compelled him to retire. He will probably be off duty several days.
 Damage of about $500 was done by the fire, which was confined to the outside Of the house. T. is be lieved the clapboards took fire from an automobile tire which boys were burning. The interior ol the house was slightly damaged by water. An alarm from Box 47 at eos o'clock called the fremen.
 A rubbish fire in the rear of A Lafayette street at 5:10 o'clock was eXtinguished by Companies l and 3 without damage.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-07
THREE GARAGES ERECTED
 WITHOUT LEGAL PERMIT
Rutherford Continues To Inearth Structures For Which No
 Building Fee Was Paid,

Three garages, built and occupied, were found today by Deputy lnspec- tor Arthur N. Rutherford 10 have been constructed without city per mits. The owners will be notified to come to the office of the inspeC- tor at city hall and a fee will be charged equal to that which would have been paid had a permit heen taken. The structures will also be examined and if they do not comply with building and zoning require ments changes will be ordered.
 Tulio Magancci is the owner of a one-car garage at 14% Lawlor street. for which no permit was taken; Wojek Morritti has built a one-car garage at l6O Alden street without a city permit; Annie Nowicki owns a three car garage at 3$6 Burritt street for which no permit was is~ sued.
 Inspector Rutherford today open ed the second week of his drive against building operations without city permits. To date he has found IS such jobs, most of which are garages and alterations, but includ- ed were several dwellings.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-07
SHARP SHOOTING ENDS
 LIFE OF ONE BANDIT
Another Probably Fatally Wounded by New York
 Police

New York, May 2 OP-One rob Der was killed and another probably fatally wounded by policemen in street duels after holdups today.
 The robber who was wounded fought a duel with Patrolnan Schaeffer, traffic officer, as he was leaving a hat store on Broadway. near .Sixty-sixth street, where he is alleged to have committed a robbery. The prisoner, who described himself as Joseph Butler, Of San Francisco, fired two shots at the policeman before he was brought down with five bullet wounds
 Patrolman William O'Brien killed the other man, John O'DonnelI, or Elmhurst. Queens after ODonnell pretending he had a pistol, ordered the policeman to put up his hands. O'Brien, a bicycle patroman. inter rupted O'Donnell as he was demand ing money of a pedestrian at 20oth street and White Plains avenue, the Bronx.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-07
WELD WANTS REPAIRS MADE
 TO CITY'S COURT OF HONOR
Temporary War Memorial should Remain Intact Until PCrma-
 ucnt Monument Is Erected

Mayor Gardner C. Weld does not favor removal of tho temporary War memorial at Walnut Hill park uuuI d permanent monument to The deeds of New Britaiu's soldiers and sailors Hus been erected.
 This statement Was made by the mayor today in connection with his that he will ask the board of park commissioners To make needed repairs 10 the court of honor at tho park entrance. Several of the pillars making up the court each of which Is emhlemMic Of d soldiers supreme sacrifice, were re- ported to him to be damaged or fallen
 Mayor Weld is an cx-scrricnman and a former commander of the American Legion. While H member Of the common council he WIS an enthusiastic packer of the move. mcut for erection Of q permanent war memorial.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-07
OHLSON RESIGNS FROM
 PUBLIC WORKS BOARD
Commissioner since 1922 Going to Svrdcn-,Iohn Anderson tu Re
 offered Appotntmcnt

John Ohlaon, q commissioner on thr board of public works since 1922. has rendered his resignation 10 Mayor Gardner C. Weld to be effect i've June i. and Mayor Weld has accepted il with regret,
 Commissioner Ohlaou plans to leave on that date for visit to his homeland, Sweden. and he will be out of the country for several months. In a letter 10 the mayor, the retiring commissioner expressed his appreciation for the re-appoint- meut rendered him by Mayor Weld, but explains that he does not feel a commissioncrship on that board should be held open for the several months he will be out of the country.
 John Anderson, who was a mem- bcr of the board from 1906 to 1921 the longest term served by any man on that commission, will be protfer- ed an appointment as successor to Ohlson.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-07
SOCIETY WOMEN AGAIN
 DON WORKING CLOTHES
Some in England Already on Job Driving Trucks
 Others Ready

London. May ? lP)-Soc.ety wom- en arc again uucklng down 10 the meniaj jobs which many Of them performed with such resourcaful- ness during the war. and titled danes may he seen these critical days dishwashing or selling news papers rom motor lorries.
 One of these is the Duchess of Sutherland. who is driving q lorry for tho Times and the Evening Standard. and selling papers to passersuy.
 Among other women similarly employed are the Duchess Of West minister; Niscountass oC Masscrcne and F,~Tari, who is a noted beauty; Lady Maurean Stanley daughter of the Narchioness of Londonderry. and Mrs James Carrigan.
 Most Of these are members Of the Womeu's Legion who were motor drivers during the war. With q membership Of Zoo, they are keep ing . privately cars al the disposal Of the ministry ue trans porc, the hospitals and the news papers.
 Steruer jobs may be in store for members or the Women's Auxiliary service under .ue leadership Of Comma9lant Mary Allen who was decorated for her war services. and who later trained women police in Germany aui Ireland. She visited the United States in 1g24 10 study the organization or women police th,re
 The members O. the auxiliary service, which is linked with the voluntary transportation ser>ice headed by Mrs. Stanley Baldwin, wife O. the prime minister, special ize in first aid and Red Cross work.
 ComWaudaut Allen, who is euer- gatic. hoobed haired and wears a blue uniform with boots. is address, cd as "Sir" by her subordinates. She outlined her plan of action 10 the in q little office back of Victoria stree, filed with eager up- plicants for service and buzzing with activity.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-07
Captain Foley RetireS
 From |. s. Naval Service

WlshlngJ0n, May IP'-CapJ0in Paul Foley. who became involved in a controversy with Mrs. Margaret IHnsdowne. during the naval inquiry into the Shenandoah disaster. has been retired by the navy department at his own request.
 The naval officer was judge ad- vocate Of the court of inquiry, The court itself eXonerated him from all charges made against him by Mrs Lansdowne, which had to do with his methods of dealing with the tes- timony she was to give.