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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-03-25

The following is the first of a
series Of articles on present tend
encies in the international labor
movement by the president of the
Red International of Labor
Unions
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-03-25
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New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
MACHINE GUNNERS GUARD NEGRO MURDER SUSPECTS
Troops On Duty At MadiSonVillc' Ky., to Prevent Possible
 LNncling

Madieonyille. Ky, April A PI- Madisonville slept last night to tho measured tread of Kentucky Ma tional Guardsmen. The troops, 500 strong. were sent here to preserve order at the grand jury hearing Of three negroes held on charges ot attacking a young white woman. The negroes, Bunyan Fleming, Ma than Bard and Columbus Hollis, were indicted by the grand jury to- day and the trial Of Fleming set for April 2I.
 Brigadier General Ellerbe Carter, in charge Of the troops, announced last night the troops would remain on guard at the jail here until after the trial.
 The courthouse was guarded by machine gunners during the hear ing and the court room was closed 10 all except court officials and newspaper men. All wrre searched as they entered the building.
 During the grand jury session three other girls who were The vic tims Of an attempted attack were taken before the jurors in m at tempt 10 identify the negroes Whether they identified any of the prisoners was rot disclosed.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
AMERICANS WILL
 SHARE M0SUL OIL
Turkish Fields Are to Be Ey,
 plotted by Allied Interests
FOUR POWERS INCLUDED
oil Fields In East Will Be Worked By Interests From [. S., Great Britain, Holland and France, An nouncement Says.

New York, April c4 LP,--Ameri. cans will share with English. French and Dutch interests in exploiting the vast oil wealth Of Mosul in the king dom of lrak, Mesopotamia. This field, in the opinion of some geolo- gists, has possibilities of being one of the richest oil producers in the world, and has been an international subject for discussion of diplomats since the war.
 Announcement that American in- terests, together with British, French and Dutch groups, will share ill the control of the Turkish petroleum company was made by Walter c, Teag!e, president of the Standard Oil company of New Jersey upon his return from Europe yesterday. The Turkish Petroleum company holds concessions to the vast tract which is believed to contain enor- nous reservoirs of oil.
 The participating American con- cerns include the Standard Oil companies of New Jersey and New York, the Pan-American Petroleum and Transport company, the Allan tic Refining company and the Gulf Refining company. The four na tional groups each will have quar- ter interest in the project.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
TIRES OF SANDWICHES,
 STARTS ROW IN HOME
Husband Who Sued for Loss of Love Wants
 Square Meal

Michael Wolk, Of 170 Winter street, charged with assaultiug his wife, pleaded not guilty before Judge E. W. ;Ailiny In police court today. R!e alleged otfense was committed Thursday night. Wolk was repre- scented by Attorney Cyril F. Gaffney. Mrs. Wolk said her husband abuses her and some time ago he tried to kill her with a razor
 Attorney Gaffney. cross examining Mrs. Wolk, inquired as to her ac- quaintance with Edward Was against whom her husband has brought an action for $20,O0o for alienation of affection, but Judge Alling ordered all questioning con- fined 10 the happenings of Thurs day night.
 Officer Daniel Cosgrove testified to making the arrest. He said he smelled liquor from husband and wife. The former told Officer Cos grove he simply took his wife by the hair and held one hand over her mouth because "she talked too much" He told the officer it was "a shame" to arrest him because he had "a big case coming off" evident Iy referring to the s20,0oo law suit.
 Wolk. in his own behalf, testified his wife called him vile names when he remonstrated against her alleged relations with Was, and he was so ashamed of her language fin the presence of their children. that he put one hand on her head and held the other hand over her mouth. He works steadily in a factory and gives his wife all the money he earns, yet she never prepares good meals for him, he said.
 Always sandwiches; she's drunk every night" he said, He denied having had anything to drink the day Of the alleged assault.
 Attorney Gaffney claimed dis charge, Prosecuting Attorney J. G. Woois claimed conviction, telling the court Wolk had no right to as sault his wife. If they are having domestic difficulty the superior court will provide the remedy. he rc- marked.
 Judge filling said Wolk undoubt- cdly had provocatton, but proyoca- tion does not justify assault He continued the case until June in charge Of the probation officer.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
THIS MARRIAGE NOT
 JOKE, COUPLE STATE
Wilda Bennett and De AL breau Announce They
 Are Husband and Wife

New York, April 24-Wilda Ben nett, actress, and Abrahao de AL breau. cabaret dancer, who last Jan uary were given party at a night club 10 celebrate their marriage, then announced next day it was all a joke, are now really married.
 The ceremony was performed in Jersey City April II. Both carefully shielded their identities, and the se- cret did not become known until last night
 The announcement Of her first marriage" to de AlDreau came three months after Miss Bennett had lost q suit brought by Mrs. Rather inc M. Frey. of Louisville, Ky. for alternating the affections of her hus- band. Charles Frey, the sportsman. The jury returned a verdict Of $37.- 800 damages against Miss Bennett.
 Though Frey appeared with the actress during the hearings Of his wite's suit, the world of the theater and the night clubs has seen her constantly with de Albreau for the past six months. Frey was a guest at the announcement party in Jan uary.
 The marriage which didn't hap pen was reported 10 have taken place in Greenwich. Conn. The one that did take place was performed in Jersey City by the Rev. r. Ar mold Bavendam. a Lutheran min ister. Application for the license was made three days earlier,
 De Albreau, also known as Peppe de Albreau, is an Argentine dancer, and it was reported that he and his wife contemplate professional danc- ing together. possibly going abroad for engagements this summer. Both gave their ages as S0 in the mar riage applications. Miss Bennett was divorced from her first husband in 1920.
 Last night q car owned by Miss Bennett collidyd with a motorcycle in the Bronx and instantly killed Anna Beach, 19, a passenger in the motorcycle sidecar. Miss Bennett, Trey and another man were in the car at the time.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
N|GHTHAWK NEST
 OWNERS CONVICTED
Police Min Case Against Apart
 ment on Summer Street
MAN AND WOMAN FINED
Witness Accuses Prosecutor Of Ly- ins--Policeman Alleged To Have Tipped on Proprictors To Get Rid of Liquor Supply.

An apartment at 2S-95 Summer street was described in police court this morning as a place of reyelry and worship al the shrine of Bacchus, where the time of night is not considered. and where auto- mobiles discharge crowds of iov- seeking men, 10 the disgust and an- noyance Of nciEhhors. Officer Will liam Graheck testified 10 seeing men entering and leaving the house and that he has received complaints from other tenants in the building, that their door bells are rung early in the morning by parties of men looking for the place.
 Pleas of not guilty to charges of violation of the liquor law by Mrs. Catherine Wollman. Joseph Wornick and John Kostya, were followed by a lively hearing, during which Judge w. F. Mangan, representing Kostya, and Attorney Thomas F. McDon- ough, representing Mrs. Wollman end Wornick, objected frequently to testimony Of the police. It was brought out that Sergeant Patricb A. McAvay, Officers T. J. Feeney, William Grabeck and Daniel Cos grove raided the apartment and seized q few bottles of alleged Houor and a number of empty bottles which were scattered about.
 Wornick ran away while the place was being searched. Officer Feeney testified. but returned in about 20 minutes and said he went 10 see somebody"
 Officer Feeney said Mrs. Woll- man told him she pays the rent for the apartment.
 Rendezvous for Night Hawks
 Men and women were drinking there when the raid was made shortly before midnight Friday
 Young men who have the repu- tation of being night street walk CTS and drinkers frequent the apartment, Officer Feeney testified.
 Officer r. B, Riley, who lives nearby, said he has seen young men entering the apartment. Off, cer John hcbler testified that the place attracts many automobile parties. Officer Daniel Cosgroye testified that Kosyta's father told (Contlnuod on Page 1Gl
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
CITY STEALS HOUR ON
 DAD TIME TOMORROW
Summer Schedule Becomes Effective at 2 a. m.
 Sunday

Tomorrow morning at 2 o'clock, theoretically, but before retiring to- night in actual fact, New Britain people who do not forget will turn their watches and clocks an hour ahead and the 1926 daylight saving program, one of the sure signs that summer is coming, will be here. The daylight saving period will last from May % until September. Everything which operates tomor- TOW, except one local church, will be on an early schedule.
 Those who own publicly exhibited clocks will not turn them ahead but will advance their working sched- ules. Trains will run on a new summer schedule, trolleys will do likewise and busses will run an hour earlier.
 All churches except the Reforma- ton Lutheran, including all denom- nations, will hold services on the new time.
 Business places which are open tomorrow will open on the summer time program, while others will ad- vance their working day beginning Monday.
 Police and city courts will observe standard time, it was announced to- day. Daily sessions Of police court will be at 7;SO a. m, which will be N:2o under the daylight saving pro- gram.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
Raise From SS to S9 Per Day Meets With Dis approval and Vote to Stand Pat for Present.

Increased waE"s asked by the union plumbers of this city were refused last evening at a meeting Of the Master Plumbers associa- ton held in the rooms of the Chamber Of Commerce.
 Recently the union plumbers notified inc individual employers that after May l they would re- quire an increase of twelve and n half cents an hour which would bring the minimum wage rate from sS to s9 a day and the week. ly wage of fl hours from s44 10 $49.50.
 The Master Plumbers associa- ton discussed the request. It was decided that the situation at this time does not warrant a raise in wages and it was voted to stand raI In other words the request was refused.
 What action will be taken by the union plumbers is not known. but it is not expected that there will be anything further on the sGbject now inasmuch as this is the
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
MUSSOLINI REPORTED
 IN GRAVE CONDITION
Waging Battle Against Disease Which May
 Claim His Life

Basle Switzerland, April 4 (P)- Having apparently successfully Checkmated communism. which threatened to get q stranelc hold on the Italian body politic Premier Mussolini, master of Italy, now js waging a battle against sinister enemy which seeks to destroy him.
 Mussolini is a sick man, this was learned during a visit to Rome by q special correspondent of the As soCiatpd Press. But with that same energy with which he has struggled for new Italian unity. contiienc" and greatness, he is striV- ing with all hope Of success, to ac- quire victory over a disease upon which science has not yet uttered it's last word.
 No attempt, however feeble, 10 paint a faithful picture of the eX- traordiuary situation which now prevails in Italy would he complete
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New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
Anna Lipnisky And Maurice Began, New Haven Couple, Killed In Early Morning Ac- cident At North Ha- ven.
Tragedy Occurs on Curve in Center of Town, in Front of Pierpont's Gar age-Tw0 Others in Ma chine Injured. !.

New Haven, April 7i R--When the roadster in which they were riding swerved from the highway and crashed into telephone pole in North Haven early today, Anna Ldpnisky and Maurice Regan, a railroad brakeman, both of New Haven, were instantly killed and the driver, Dennis Donahue. trolley employe, and his companion, Marie Perciak, were injured.
 Lost Control of Car
 The accident occurred in front of Pierpont's garage on the Hart ford turnpike. just south of the trolley crossing, As the car round. ed the curve, going toward Wal linsford, the driver is said to have lost control with the resulting crash.
 Witnesses appeared at the office of Conorer Eli Mix here today for the inquest held by him. pr. ster- ling Taylor, North Haven medical examiner. one of the first to ar rive at the scene after the acci- dent, attended the case, making a report to the coroner this morning
 Donahue was said to have been blinded by glaring headlights of car coming toward him and in turning out sideswiped the tele. phone pole.
 Was in Mans Tap
 Miss Lipnisky and Began, who were seated on the right side Of the car, the girl In the young mans lap, were thrown from the car. Their bodies were badly man. gled and both received fractured limbs and skulls. The automobile was almost cut In half by the i'm pact and authorities, who viewed the wreck, said Donahue, who was seriously hurt, and the Perciak girl, who was only slightly injured, escaped death miraculously.
 A transformer box high up on the pole was brought down with crash. carrying with it number of high powered electric wires. The pole has figured In at least five other bad accidents in the past, according to authorities.
 Immediately after the accident Robert B. Pierpont, who lives near by, summoned a New Haven am bulance. The bodies were brought to this city.
 Donahue was brought to the New Haven hospital where 1t was said today that his condition was criti- cal.
 His name has been placed on the danger lis. Coroner Mix going to North Haven today went over the ground at the scene Of the accident Returning to New Haven he went 10 the home of Miss Perciak and dues- toned her. He expected to interview Donahue at the hospital as soon as tho latter's condition would permit.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
MOTHER AND } SONS DIE
 MBLAZE ATADAMS, MASS.
Father Seriously Burned In Early Morning
 Fire Which Ravages Home

Adams, Mass, April 24 R,--Mrs. Hermidas Major, 39. and her two sons, Francis II and Ernest s, were burned to death in fire in their home here early this morning. An other son, Victor, 8, died in the Plunkett Memorial hospital and her husband is in serious condition from burns.
 Two girls, Ellen. 14, and a friend, Cicely Gardner, 15, who was spend Ing the night with her, escaped un- injured.
 With the exception of Mfr. Major all were sleeping on the second floor. The fire seemed to have started in the front room Of the first floor where Major is believed to have been sleeping,
 He was In state Of collapse at
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
TWO MEET DEATH WHEN CAR SWERVES OFF HIGHWAY AND
 CRASHES TELEPHONE POLE
S,49 VICTIM IS NOT
 EXPECTED TO SURVIVE
Daniel Fellds Has Relapse and His Life Is De-
 spaired of Today

New London, Conn.,, April 24 Lp>-- The condition of Claire Daniel Fields, first class electrician's mate, who was seriously injured in the explo- sion that killed three and injured nine aboard the submarine S-i9 last Tuesday, took a turn for the worse today Despite the efforts of sur geons at the submarine base, gan grene set in his right leg, which, was badly smashed in the explosion and in an effort 10 save his life, surgeons this morning amputated the member just below the knee. His condition this afternoon was said 10 he very serious and il was thought that he probably would die.
 Naval records show that his next Of kin is a sister, Marion Mae Hoff- man, ] 8 Pine street, Reno, Nev.
 F'ellds was electrician of the watch that was engaged in warming up the engines Of the submarine on the morning Of the explosion. Accord ing to his crew mates, he went into the battery compartment to take q reading and had just exposed the battery when the explosion occurred. He took the blast literally in the face, and 1t hurled him with great violence against the steel overdeck, Roth his legs were broken, and his face and head were cruelty muti- lated.
 The board Of inquiry temporarily suspended it's investigation into the accident this morning after all available witnesses had been heard. It will be unable to complete its re- port until several of the men who were injured have recovered suffi- ciently to testify. The condition of most of them was reported today to he somewhat improved, but several are still on the danger list.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24

the hospital and could give no ir- formation, but nyighbors said that after apparently having been awakened by the flames, he rushed out of the house 10 garage in tho rear where he obtained his automo- bile and drove to the police station to give the alarm.
 In the meantime the fire had made progress and the interior was in flames when fremen arrived. Major, who returned with the fire men, succeeded in climbing to the window of the room where the girls were sleeping and reused them. others carried out the youngest son. but at the hospital it was said he could not recover.
 The interior of the house was badly damaged.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
NURSE IS
 MISSING SINCE OCT.
Foul Play Feared-Police Search Quietly for
 Six Months

Fftchburs, Mass, April 24 (PY - Strangely disappearing without warning or known cause of any kind, Mrs. George l.. Barber, A year old registered nurse of Spring field, twice divorced and an at- tachee at the old ladies' home here, has not been seen or heard from since October 26, 1925.
 Police and relatives have just disclosed facts Of search that have been considered on for several months without success.
 Fearing foul play. yet disliking publicity in connection with the mysterious disappearance Of her daughter, Mrs. Helen l.. Gould Of Springfield. mother Of the missing nurse, kept her secret within po- lice circles until sne decided to ask that a nationwide search be instituted. The efforts of local po- lice have reached to Florida. Brattleboro. Nt. New York city and Schenectady, N. y.
 Obtaining a three days leave Of absence from the old ladies' home here where she had been on duty for many months, Mrs. Barber left this city on a shopping tour with Florence Spears, another nurse, on October 26. In Boston depart mont store, Miss Spears assisted Mrs. Barber in making q purchase of an expensive fur coat. An ap- polntment to meet at another de- partment was not kept by Mrs. Barber and since that time she has not been heard from.
 She left bankbooks and other yaluables at the old ladies' home.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
Fasts AS Days Only to
 Be Arrested at the End

Berlin, April " H-Attcr 4N days without food, Adolph Glucke- man, also known as Nent"go, a pro fessional faster, staggered from his glass cage today into the arms ot the police, who were waiting 10 ar rest him on a charge growing out of an old fraud case.
 The arrest broke Ip GluCkcman's plan to extend his fasting record to 50 days, In order 10 shntter the A day record made by Herr Jolly and the 45-day record made soon after by two other Germans.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
One Child Burned to
 Death at Bristol, R. |.

Bristol, F. l., April W-Carlos, 9-year-old son of Raphael Naearro. was burned to death, and his broth- CT and sister. Thomas and Rosaline. critically injured in a fire here to- day.
 When the flames had been partly extinguishcd a large copper Sstill was discovered together with large quantity Of empty bottles which according to their labels. he'd contained rubbing alcohol. A shot gun stood nearby.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
MEDALS AWARDED

New York, April 4 tP,-Medals for achievement in art and literature were presented by the American Academy of Arts and Letters today to Miss Cecelin Beaux, a painter, and Mrs, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman. \ bas relief of William Dean Howells. first president Of the academy. was unveiled at the presentation cere- monies.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
ARGENTINA ACCEPTS

Buenos Aires April 24 Pl-Ar- gentina will accept the League of Nations invitation to send represent atives to Geneva to attend the pre- Iiminary meetings of the disarma- ment commission and the commits sion to study the reorganization of the council of the league. This an- nounccmcnt was made following a cabinet meeting.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
BROAD ST. MERCHANTS
 FOIL FLIMFLAM DUO
Outwit Sharpers Who Try to Trick Them Out
 of Money

Two young men, driving an auto mobile of which the police have the registration numbers, are said to have attempted to defraud John Bry- gel Of 292 Broad street and John Sztaka of 27S Broad street, store keepers. yesterday afternoon.
 The merchants complained to Supernumerary officer Joseph Hayes that the men made small purchaes and rendered $l0 bills in payment after which they conveniently dis covered that they had the correct change and tried 10 hefuddle the merchants into returning the bills.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
South Bridge Printing
 Co. Sold for S319126

Worcester. Mass. April A GP) - The trustees in bankruptcy of the Southbridge Printing Co. which was adjudged bankrupt Novem- byr 24, 1925, has sold all the as sets of the concern at Southbridge to the Southbridge Finishing com pany, a new Massachusetts cor poration for sS19.126.
 The property transferred in- ciudcs 200 acres of land. factory buildings, machinery. water power ard other equipment. The new concern. which is controlled by N,w York interests. will engage in the business of finishing and dye ing fabrics.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
ILL. CURTIS SPENT ssO

Comptroller Hanfori L, Curtis, who was reelected last week, today filed a statement of campaign eX- penses at the office of Town Clerk A. L. Thompson, showing eXpenii- ture of s9o in the form of a donation to the republican town committee.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
Doherty May Apply for
 Old Place, ,On Force

William Doherty, who. resigned from the police force some time ago. may apply for reappointment. Chief Hart said today. Mir. Doherty has been given an application by the chief.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
FRENCH DEBT NOT
 YET AGREED UPON
U. s. Commission Delays Its
 Decision Until Monday
PROCEEDING CAUTIOUSLY
Giving Careful Study 10 All Proyi- sions of Proposals--Meanwhile Italian Terms Are Approved - BcIglums Awaits Action.

Washington, April 24 PN-Amer- ica's debt commission proceeded cautiously today in It's study Of Frances new debt offer, delaying decision until Monday after an hour and half of discussion.
 Expressions Of hope of an early settlement were voiced by some members, however after today's session. It was indicated that France might be asked to yield still further on its proposed settle ment. But there were no indica- tions that counter proposal would be offered.
 The fact that Ambassador Be- reugcr's proposal, formerly sub mitted yesterday, went beyond that offered last summer by the Gail lauX mission seemed particularly gratifying to the American com- missiontrs.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
Plumbers Request For Increase
 In Wages Refused By Employers

slow season for plumbers and there is not as much demand for help as there is at certain times of the year.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
TREATY Is SIGNED

Berlin, April q GPs-The Russian German amity treaty. Nss signed today.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24
THE WEATHER

Hartford, April 24-ForeCaSt for New Britain and vicinity: showers and warmer tonight. sunday generally fair and
 coolca
New Britain herald., 1926-04-24

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New Britain herald., 1926-04-24

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