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The Coconino sun., 1926-06-18
FIREMEN MEET

Fire Chief Jack Wilson, Captain
Ernest Hogan and firemen Phil Hol-
lingsworth and John Conrard attend
ed the Arizona state firemen's con-
vention at Prescott June, IL and IL.
This was the second year of the con-
vention and though somewhat new in
its organization the meeting was a
great success, they report.
Men experienced in fire fighting
spoke of the problems that confront
firemen and the means of solving
them. Following the program a ban
uuet was served at the Owl.
The Coconino sun., 1926-06-18
ATTORNEY GENERAL
MURPHY HERE

Attorney General John w. Murphy
Of Phoenix was in Flagstaff yester-
day on his way to st. Johns where he
will foreclose on the lands mortgaged
by ranchers to the state for the con-
struction of the Lyman dam and wind
up the affairs of the project. Incl
dentally John w. is a candidate for
the democratic nomination for attor-
ney general again and is casually
mentioning the fact to his democratic
friends.
The Coconino sun., 1926-06-18
FOR SUPERVISOR
District No. ,

In announcing my candidacy for
supervisor subject to the democratic
primaries of September 8, l promise
if nominated and elected to give to
the office careful, honest care, with
attention to getting the most
possible for our money.
G. G. fCLEVE) COX.
The Coconino sun., 1926-06-18
- ,~~n,
BUT HOW ABOUT WIND?

Maggie Pullian's whiskers, being
raised for Flagstaff's Days of 49'
celebration are worth $1,000 today. !,
That's what he values EN- at and
that's what they are Insured for.
w. B. Raidebaugh wrote the pol
icy last night. It's provisions insure
the precious outcropping of hirsute
growth against fire, hail and COILS
ion.
The Coconino sun., 1926-06-18
CHAS. HILLEBRANDT BUYS
PAPER AT SOUTH PASADENA

Chas. Hillebrandt, formerly with
The Coconino Sun and later local rep
resentative of the Associated Press
here, has purchased a newspaper and
plant at South Pasadena and will
take charge Of it about the first Of
the month. Mr.. Hillebrandt is an ar
tistie printer and newspaper man OF
years experience. We wish him ev-
ery success in his new venture.
The Coconino sun., 1926-06-18
POLITICAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR SHERIFF

| herewith announce my candidacy
for the nomination for sheriff of CO.
conino county on the republican tick
ct, subject to the decision of the vot-
ers at the primaries on September
7th and would appreciate the support
of my friends.
FRANK PATTON.
The Coconino sun., 1926-06-18
a Queer Thino.

One of the queer things about us all
is that wehi sooner believe what IS
told us by stranger than what is
told by our best friends.
The Coconino sun., 1926-06-18
FoR SUPERVISOR DIsT. 10.

FOR SUPERVISOR DIST. No. l
At the request of friends | desire
to announce my candidacy for the
nomination for Supervisor of District
No. /, on the democratic ticket sub
iect to the decisioneof the voters at
the democratic primaries on Sept. Z
r. L. TAYLOR
The Coconino sun., 1926-06-18

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The Coconino sun., 1926-06-18

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New Britain herald., 1926-03-11
STEAL FREIGHT TRAIN
MinncapOliS-St. Louis Freight Held Up And Several Cars Believed To Hold Alcohol, Cut Loose.

Peoria, Il., March II P-A Minneapolis and St. Louis freight train was held up near here carly today. The robbers cut the train, allowing some cars hchrvcd 10 con- tain alcohol 10 roll back down thr hill and forcing the engineer to pro- ceed with the remainder, reports to the sherif's office said.
 In a similar hold-up on the Rock Island road near here several weeks ago. robbers obtained larcr quan- tity of alcohol.
 The train Of forty cars was cut by the robbers at Eden. O. cars rc- maining with the engine. Near Trivoh the crew noticed that the load seemed lighter. A brakeman upon Investigating, was met by armed men, who announced that they were seeking cigarrttrs and li- quor and that thoy bad enough trucks to haul away two carloads.
 Holding the brakeman, the rob hcrs searched the = cars. hauling away much loot. Tho train then proceeded after being coupled to- rrther.
 A detective and the conductor were in the caboose on the section cut loose. If was said later that the train carried no alcohol
New Britain herald., 1926-03-11
New Hauen Woman Saues 2From
 Fire, Warns 7hirty-Two Others;
 Another Blaze IS Fatal to Boy
ONE DEAD, TWO DYING
 IN SHOOTING AFFRAY
Georgian, Visited By Robed Men, Shoots Two Before Being
 Shot Himself.

Royston, Ga, March il P,-One man is dead and 2 were seriously injured, one perhaps fatally as d re- suit of q shooting atfray here last night which was prccipitatcd by the visit of a band of fifty or moro white robrd men to the homo of II. l.. BiSby, lumhcrman.
 Walton Adams, farmer, who was killed, and Ben Harrison. who was seriously wounded. are believed bv sheriff T, II, Moss 10 have been members of the band.
 Bieby Is in an Anderson, s. C.. hospital, shot through the head, and little hope is held for his recov- cry.
 The sheriff said the band had visited Bighy because of alleged at trntions he paid to a married wo- man here. He also added that q certain sect had recently warned Righy 10 cease his attention to the woman.
 Bigby Is q married man His wife, who lives at Honca Path, N. C., is said 10 have visited him scv- cral times since he has been here.
 No arrests will bc made in the case, the sheriff said, unless formal complaints are filed.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-11
APP PARENTLY SUICIDE,
 BUT CORONER DOUBTS
New Milford Farmer Found Hanging-Farm-
 hand Is Missing

New Milford, March il tPl - Frank Gray, aged Fl, farmer in the Stillson Hill section. was found dead, hanging 10 bed post this morn ing. A narrow leather strap was around his neck. He had strangu- lated by weight Of his body. Mrs Gray found the body. Medical EX- aminer Frederick F. King inform ally said that Gray had hanged him self but Coroner Samuel A. Her. man oi Winstcd. sent word that the formal finding should be delayed pending an inquiry.
 Nelson Richmond. aged about S5, d farm hand on the place, disap- pcared during tho night, and Cor ouor Herman desired that he be found if possible.
 Richmond came to the farm about 9n years ago from New York state Recently he told a neighhor that he was afraid Of Gray and kept his room locked No ono appears 10 know of any III feeling between Gray and Richmond but the coroner desired to ascertain why Richmond was missing from the farm today
 Gray had been ill and inclined to dcspondcncy 1t was said at the home. Resides his wife, three chil- lrcn survive.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-11
INDIAN NECK COTTAGES
 DESTROYED BY FLAMES
Two Owned by F. E. Lea witt, One by Mrs.
 Harold HOuck

Threo NrW Britain cottages were destroyed by fire at Wayery Park, Indian Neck. late yesterday after noon, with q total loss of about $S,- GOO. Two Of the cottages were owncd hy Frank E. Leavitt Of 7G Prospect street and one by Mrs. Harold Houcll Of S5 Grand street.
 The cottages were used as summer shore residences and were unoccu- pied. Grass fire in surrounding mca- lows was at first thought 10 have started the blaze, but early arrivals at the scene say it started in one of the COttases.
 Considerable difficulty uas exper- fenced in getting water to inc blaz- ing buildings. Fire apparatus from Branford was sent for and water was secured from Sybirs creek only after 1900 foot line of hose had been laid.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-11
ALCORN MAY ACT IN
 NORTH & JUDD CASE
HeSitatingly Replies Haven't
 Considered It Yet"
MAYOR PAONESSA PUZZLED
says Prosecutor Woods Recon.
 mcnds Adoption Of Ordinance Which Now Exists - Hcnncssy
 Thought Prosecution Was Possible

That there is a possibility or fur ther action being taken fin the North X Judd case by States Attorney Hugh N. Alcorn Of Hartford county is hinted at in a brief statement made hy him today to Herald re- porter.
 MT. Alcorn was asked: Now that Mir, Woods has closed the case so far as he is concerned, do you in- tend to take any action?" Mr. Alcorn hesitated before replying and then said; Well l haven't considered that yet" He said he has read MT Woods report in the newspapers.
 Prosecutor Woods recommends ton that an ordinance be drafted to require the filing of plans before any construction work is under taken, is mystery 10 Mayor A. Nj. Paonessa who points out that such an ordinance now exists. What the prosecutors motive was Is not clear to the mayor and he an nounced after reading the report that he sees no reason for bringing this recommendation before the common council for action.
 Building Inspector E. J. Hennessy had little comment 10 offer on the report. He reminded that his inter- est in the matter ceased with the filing of a report with the prescott ing attorney. but he added; "l thought there could have been prosecution for not obtaining building permit. However. that's up to Prosecutor Woods"
New Britain herald., 1926-03-11
E CORPORATIONS WILL PAY
 ONE-THIRD OF CTTY'S TAX
American Hardware First, Stanley Works Second, and Landers, Frary & Clark Third.

Fifteen industrial corporations VIII pay one-third Of the entire amount of tax revenue 10 be raised by the city Of New Britain for municipal expenses in the fiscal year 1926-1927.
 The rato-b book containing the aI- lotmtnts of tax lcvies is now being completed and soon will be given to the tax collector for collection
 The American Hardware corpora tion will pay the largest tax, it's bill calling for a payment of s27S,- 33763 on an assessment of s11,- 127,900. The Stanley Works comes second with an assessment of sS.- 525,o0 and a tax bill of s199.46S,- D, and Landers, Frary X Clark is third with assessment Of s6,521125 and taxes Of $154,S76.72.
 Tax bills against other manufac. turing corporations will be sent out as follows: North & Judd, assess ment $9,355,S00, taxes s54,950.25; New Britain Machine, assessment s1.@So, 900. taxes $29,2l2.50; Amer ican Hosiery, assessment s73l,5Oo, taxes $17$62.13: Union Mfg. Co., assessment s91G,o0o. taxes s21,612.- 5o; Fafnir Bearing Co.,, assessment I,3%5, 400 taxes $31,714.75: Hart x Cooley. assessment s677,90O, taxes S16.100.13; Hart & Hutchin. son, assessment $t09.650. taxes $2.- 10419; Beaten X Caldwell, assess. mont Sl24,ooo, taxes $2,945; East ern Malleable Iron Co.. assessment $544,400, taxes s12,929.50: Mallea- hle Iron Co.,. assessment s134,O00, taxes S3,1S2.50: New Britain Gas Light Co.,, assessment S60S175, taxes $14,4441G; Skinner Chuck Co, assessment s995,0OO. taxes s9,- 36725.
 Individuals paying the highest amounts and their bills are: Fred Beloin, assessment $39S.575. taxes, $9,36G.1S; Louis k. Raphael, assess ment $378,S00, taxes SS,9q6.5O; Nor ris Cohn, assessment $Sl2,625, taxes $7424.S4.
 Among the other large payments 10 be made this year are the follow. ing. Jennie Bcrkowitz and Nathan Mag, assessment $@S&,650, taxes s6,. i&j.69: Horace Booth estate, assess mcnt $619,950, taxes $14,732.7l; Eli hu Burritt Hotel Corporation, assess ment $49o,o00. taxes $1l,637.50; R. ". Hadloy estate, assessment s2SO,- S&5, taxes SG,669.50; New Britain Real Estate ,& Title Co.,, assessment $264.715, taxes S6175.97: Contaras Brothers & Porokas, assessment $S76,o0 taxes $7,930; Rogers Real " Co, assessments $231,0o0, taxes $5,4S6.25; Solomon Schurbcrr. as- scssment s299,9oo, taxes S7,0O2.63; Rudolph and Lillian Simons, assess mont s3GG,oOO, taxes sS,692.50.
 The amount of assessment against industrial corporations is s35,929,- $50 while the grand list is s1O5,646,- o26. The entire amount of tax rev-S enue estimated for next year is g.. 5oS,355 and of this amount manu- featuring companies will pay SS49,. 2n2.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-11
Adverse Report Filed
 In McCamant Judgeship

Washington. March II PN-An ad- verse report on President Coolidge's nomination of Wallace McCamant of Oregon, as judge of the ninth circuit court, was made certain today,
 An official poll with eleven of the sixteen members voting. stood s to 3, with at least two others certain to vote for rejection.
 Those recorded against the nomi- nation are Chairman Cummings and Senator Borah, republicans, and Nee ley, Walsh, Reid of Missouri, Over man, Ashurst and Caraway, demo- crats. Those favoring McCamant were Senator's Deneen, Golf and ErnstSn, all republicans.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-11
RAILROAD EQUIPMENT
 COMPANIES TO MERGE
American Locomotive and Railway Steel Spring
 Firms in Big Combine

New York, March Ii Rt-A merger of the American Locomotive and Railway Steel Spring companies, bringing together two leading rail- road equipment manufacturers with combined assets of approximately S130.000,000, was approved by the directors of both companies today. The consolidation, if approved by the stockholders, will be effected by an exchange of two shares of Amer ican Locomotive common stock for three of Railway Steel Spring and a share for share exchange of pre- ferred.
 The combination will place under the active direction of William II. Woodin a group of equipment com panies with total resources of al most s250, ,000.000. Mir. Goodwin, who is head of the American Car t& Foundry Co.. will aGNancc from president to chairman of the board of the enlarged American Locomo- tive Co. Frederick F. Fitzpatrick, head of the Railway Steel spring O.. will succeed him as president.
 The possibility of q further con- solidation embracing the American Car X Foundry Co. is being de- scribed in Wall Street, although the latter so far has not figured in any of the negotiations.
 Directors of the companies in- volved In the merger issued this statement:
 "The boards of directors of the American Locomotive Co. and RalI- way Steel Spring Co, realizing that there are substantial economic ad- yantages to be gained by merger of the two companies, after Care full analysis of the two propertles' have agreed upon what they believe +o be the proper ratio of exchange and are calling stockholders meet ings of their respective companies recommending their approval ot the merger.
 "When this merger is completed It is planned that William II. Woodin will become chairman of the board of directors of the en- largcd American Locomotive Co. and Frederick r. Fitzpatrick, presl- dent of the Railway Steel Spring Co., will become president of the Amer ican Locomotive Co.
 This merger and the basis agreed upon Is approved by the largest shareholders of both com panies."
New Britain herald., 1926-03-11
Mother Escorts Daughter, Daughter-in-Law and Two Children to Safety But Forgets Other Child Until He Had Inhaled Fatal Smoke Fumes.

New Haven. March Ii Opl - SnatChing up her Is months old babe, Mrs, J. w. Gilis. clad In her night clothes, ran out of her apart ment at 1476 Chapel street early today 10 escape flames which were igniting the furnishings. Mrs. Gillis left the babe outside and rushed back into another room and led her sister, Enid Perry, to safety, at the same time arousng the S2 other persons in the apartment house.
 Arouse All Tenants
 To make certain that everyone was aroused. Mrs. Gilis and her sister went through the smoke-fll- cd corridors ringing the bells Of rooms while Leonard Wait called the fire apparatus. Most of those who left their rooms were not overly dressed, and some had very scanty attire owing 10 fright.
 The fire damage was placed at $3,O00 to the building and about s3,O00 to the tenants, Electric wires were held responsible for the blaze which seemed 10 have started in room corner near a radio set.
 Smoke Fumes Fatal
 Frank Gallo, !, inhaled smoke during a slight fire in his parents home in Wallace street today, and although rushed to the hospital for treatment he was dead upon reach ing there.
 Mrs. Gallo awoke to find the room in flame and smoke. She awakened her daughter and daugh- ter-in-law and the three women groped their way to the street with two children. three and one, for getting Frank, who was asleep in crib.
 Stopped By Policeman
 Mrs. Louis Gallo ran to the cor ner and turned in a fire alarm and on returning thought of Frank. She tried to get into the house but was stopped by an officer, John White, who could not make out what Mrs. Gallo was saying. He sensed the fact that she was trying to tell him that some one was in- side. The officer went in, got to the second floor. found the child and brought him out.
 The little one was first taken to doctors office for treatment but 1t being unavailing he was sent 10 the hospital but death moved fast CT than the ambulance.
 The house, which was an old one, was considerably damaged by fire and water. There is a cigar factory in the rear and other ten- ants, none of whom had much loss.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-11
BRIDGE GETS STUCK
Fairfield Avenue Draw Tn Bridge port Again Fails And Traffic Tie up Results.

Bridgeport March ii P --. Bridgeport faced another serious traffic tie-up today when something went wrong with the mechanism controlling the cantilever draw tddge spanning the Pequonock river at Stratford avenue near the railroad viaduct
 The bridge stuck fin midair at 10:S0 this morning after 1t had been opened to permit a tug boat to pass through and still remained open at noon in spite of the efforts of electrical experts called to the scene.
 Superintendent Frank l.. Kibling of the Connecticut company and several trolley company inspectors at once took charge of the situa ton as 1t affected the movement of trolley cars. AS in the serious tie up of a few weeks ago, all cars which ordinarily passed over the Stratford avenue bridge, were rout- cd over Congress street.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-11

some extent upon the action of con. Sress on the Italian agreement. now under fire in the senate.
 It is believed, therefore. that the French negotiations will not be hasttned until the senate acts on the pending debt pacts.
 The French debt Is the largest re- maining to be settled by the debt commission.
 Several incffcctual efforts 10 make q funding agreement have taken place since the close of the war. col first FRENCH-Take 1
New Britain herald., 1926-03-11
"Stubby", Famous War Dog, Becomes Full-Fledged
 Member of Eddy-GlOver Post of American Legion

Stubby" the dog that helped fedged member of Eddyovcr Post. this and has a membership n his Stuthy" Conroy with the Conroy clerk of the committee tive F. Hart Fenn chairman and Is of
  but into legal membership. Harry son "Ar C.. Jackson, Dept. Com, American Legion. Dept. o "Ay Dear Ut asur- that application would be acceptable ahXng Suhty seal and attached thereto dollars shall both Eddy Glover No. stubbys his commenorates happy friendship With kind regards 10 everyone. remain
 Sincerely yours
 BOB CoNROT"
New Britain herald., 1926-03-11
EXPLAINS
 STRIKE AT COLLEGE
President Bell for Situation at St.
 Stephens

Hurlburt A. Griswold of $ Fran els street, this city and John II. Wat. kinson of Church street, Hartford. two student strikers at St. stephens college, Annandale- -on-Hudson. x. Y., have returned to their homes as a result Of the fracas at the collegc and the decision of the strikers to withdraw from campus should their demands be not met.
 Griswold asserts that trouble has been brewing at the college for some months and finally cama 10 a head on Friday of last We, when the president. Dr. R. l. ]. u. in dining commons, lectured tine students for their alleged misconduct during the Thursday evening chapel service when he was not present.
 This issue Of their argument however, sunk into oblivion when the larger issue of self government with faculty supervision same to the fore. There is at the college, Griswold says a form Of student government in theory but not in practice. Under this system the president was tho final authority. The objection Of the students. however, is that the presi- dent has been the whole authority and has not co-operated with the student council in effecting discipline measures but has taken upon his own shoulders the responsibility or all disciplinary matters As a re- suit, they claim. his rule has been tyrannieal aRd nos al all times 5us,.
 In their ultimatum 10 tho presi dent, the students asked that the ad minisiration of discipline. now in the
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New Britain herald., 1926-03-11
FIGHT IS CALLED OFF
1unney- -Stribllng Bout Not To Take place-Gibson Says Contract Is Not Being Met.

Miami. Fla, March il PD-The match between Gene Tunney and Young Stribling for Friday night was declared of today. Tunney's manager. Billy Gibson, announced that the match was off, saying he would not let Tunney take part because he said the pro- moters had been unable 10 meet theid advance obligations by March i, according to contract. and he saw no hope of getting the stipu- lated money.
 The bout was 10 have been a tcn- round, no decision affair between the two contenders for the heavy weight title and Stribling was 10 have received sS5,00O and Tunney ls5n. 900,
New Britain herald., 1926-03-11
WAREHOUSE POINT
 CLUE LOOKS GOOD
Indications Are Suicide May
 Have Been Edward Sands
SOUGHT IN TAYLOR CASE
District Attorney Reyes or Los in- G"lcs Is Expected To Come To ihompsmNillc To Investigate This Angle.

Thompsonyille. March II LP.-- Evidence tending to show that q sui, eide who had given the namo Of Gichson, who ended his life in Warehouse Point three years ago. was Edward r. Sands, valet secrc- tary 10 Wm. Desmond Taylor, mur- dorcd Los Angeles movie director was strengthened today when ]. T. Mooney, undertaken, and pr. Joseph A. Coogan. medical examiner, said that the dead man bore striking resemblance to pictures of Sands.
 4 point which may have an i'm portant bearing on tracing the sup posed identity of the two persons is the fact that the suicides first finger on the right hand had been broken.
 It is expected that District Attor- ncy Reyes of Los Angeles, who is now in New York tracing angles of the Taylor murder, will come here to look up the local depart ments.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-11
YALE WON'T OBJECT
Officials Says It's Free Country and Damned Souls" Society Has Right to Organize There.

New Haven, March Ii lPl-No ob- tccflon will he offered at Yale Uni rrrsity should any organization seek 10 establish among the students Of a athcistiC society along lines Of the damned souls" society it was stated today by faculty members under whose observation such a society would come.
 Prof. II, II. Tweedy of the Divinity school said that this is a free coun- try and people have a right 10 es- tablish any sort Of an association they desire.
 There is no reason for objectinc 10 an atheistic society any more than there would be 10 starting q Buddhist or any other religious or der" he said.
 They should he given free hand, let them go to it."
New Britain herald., 1926-03-11
STANLEY WORKS BUYS GERMAN PLANT
 D0ING EXTENSIVE EXPORT BUSINESS
SARGENT IS AGAINST AMNESTY FOR
 DEBS UNLESS HE WILL OBEY LAWS
Thinks Also, He Himself Should Apply for Res toration of Rights-Op- poses Making Any EX- captions for Him.

Washington March il P,-Attor- lucy General Sargent is inclined to oppose amnesty for Eugene V. Debs tho socialist leader. and others, ."Eosc sentences for violation of war nets have been commutcd, unless applied for in regular channels.
 Representative Berger. socialist, Wisconsin, is seeking to have the citizenship rights of Mr, Dcbs restored, but the latter appears un- willing to apply personally as re- Iquircd by law.
 Until q man is ready to say he will abide hy the laws governing everyone else" Mir. Sargent said to- .day, it is my informal opinion that he is not entitled to clomcncy."
 The attorney general is of the 'opinion also that if civil rights are restored through a pardon applied for by another persons the recip- .ient must take the oath 10 the con- stitution which is required when .pardons are granted in the regular .order.
 Many cases similar to that of .Dohs are involved, and Mr. Sargent believes that the government should not make exceptions.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-11
Injunction Is Issued
 Against Saloon Owner

New Haven, March 11-An in- junction restraining Michael J. Kel- ly Of this city from operating his sa- loon. as a result Of his failure 10 close the place when ordered 10 do so by the court last week was issued today by Judge Eugene F. Farley. Kelly explained that his rent was paid and that he thought he could finish the month out.