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New Britain herald., 1926-02-08
CONGRESSMAN ASKS
 PRESIDENT TO ACT.
Bloom Wants to Know Stand on
 Coal Situation
PROMISES LEGISLATION
Promises President That Congress Would Approve Any Legislation He Might Suggest Within Twen- ty-TOur Hours.

Washington, Feb, s H) -- Presi- dent Coolidge was asked today by Representative Bloom, democrat, New York, to make public pro- nouncemont as 10 the necessities of the anthracite situation.
 Any legislation the president might propose, Mir. Bloom said in q letter sent to the White House, would be approved by congress within 4 hours.
 q appeal to you, Mir President" Mir. Bloom said, mot only in the name of the people Of my district, but or the millions in the area af- fectGd, or some word, some state mtnt, that the people who are suf- fering from this terrible coal con- dition may know just where the government Of the United States stands with reference 10 this dras. tic condition.
 "lf there is q definite thought in your mind as to how the situation can be relieved by federal legisla- ton, # the influence of your lead crship is powerless, I have no doubt, NIT, President that the necessary legislation would be given unanimously within 24 hours after you request it."
New Britain herald., 1926-02-08
 WILL OF H. X, TAYLOR IS FILED IN PROBATE COURT
Specific Bequcsts to Members of Family With Residue Be-
 Queathcd 10 His Wife.

The will Of Hartwell A. Taylor was admitted 10 probate court this morning by Judge Bernard r. Calf ney. An abstract Of the will follows:
 Payment Of all debts and funeral expenses 10 be paid out of estate as soon as convenient at ter his deccase.
 He gave, devised and bequaathed the sum Of sio,o00O 10 the Virginia Trust Co. of Richmond. Virginia, in trust, 10 invest and reinvest and 10 pay out Of the income the sum Of $500 a year 10 his mother, Alice Whitney Taylor, during the term of her life and the balance Of the in come to be paid to his wife, Nir- ginia Clarke Taylor, so long as she remains single.
 After the death of his mother. Alice Whitney Taylor, the principal Of said fund is to be divided as fol- lows: 5000 10 his sister, Alice Whitney Taylor: $l,O0O to his sister. Annie Taylor Parrish; s1.o00 10 his sister, Myra Taylor Breesc; s1,000 To his brother, James Mason Taylor.
 All the rest, residue and remain der Of his estate he gave, devised and bequeathed to his wife, Virginia Clarke Taylor, to be 10 hers abso- lutely and forever.
 He appointed his wife, Virginia Clarke Taylor, eYeeutri1
New Britain herald., 1926-02-08
TEAR BOMBS ROUT MOB RUSHING COURTHOUSE Soldiers Called Into Action at Georgetown, Del.
 This Afternoon

Georgetown, Del. Feb. R-. Determined to get into the court house here for the afternoon session of the trial Of Harry Butler, Negro, charged with assaulting Eleanor Steinmetz, 10-year- old girl of BridgeVille, on Jan. q. two thou sand persons, mostly men. made 8 rush in an effort to storm the build ing this afternoon.
 The crowd was breaking down the barhed wire fence protecting the building, when after efforts at paci- fication failed, it was resisted With tear bombs, thrown by the soldiers from the court house.
 The mob was anxious to hear the concluding part of the case against the Negro.
 When the crow began to break down the harbed wire fence. Capt. Fred Marvil of Laurel. adiutant at the military headquarters here, talk cd 10 the mob. telling them that all who could be admitted would be all lowed in at the proper time. He begged them to get back. Similar action was taken by Major s. E. Duncan. the commanding officer.
 It was unhecded, whereupon sol diers put on gas masks and hurled tear bombs from the upper windows of the court house. About 20 or 30 bombs were thrown.
 The bombs had the desired effect. The crowd quickly scattered, some persons being slightly injured in the rush. A ter the fumes had passed off the crowd was back at the wire again, but little less emphatic hop ing for a chance to get in the build ing and hear the trial.
 Al 1:3o o'clock court recessed un- til 2:S0 p. m,
 The soldiers where on duty as the result Of proclamation issued last week by Gov. Robinson when threats Of lynching were made against Butler.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-08
ABERDEEN WOMAN IS KILLED BY TRAIN
Miss Helen katt, 24, Run Down Mile South of
 Silver City Station

Mcriden, Conn.,, Feb. S t40 - The New Haven Springfield train on the New Haven road, due here al t0:1o this forenoon, struck anu instantly killed Miss Helen Katt, 24, daughter of Mrs. Linda Katt. of this city, at Holt's Hill bridge. about a mile below the local sta ton and in an isolated section. The train which had run considera- ble distance after hitting the woman, was backed up to her mangled body, which was brought to the city in a baggage car. At an undertaker's the family made positive identification.
 They said that Miss Kat, who was employed in the office of the Connecticut Telephone and Electric company, suffered nervous breakdown about three weeks ago and had been undergoing medical treatment.
 When leaving her home this morning. she said she had an ap- pointment with her doctor at II o'clock. The engineer, Charles An drews, of New Haven, made no statement and left with his train. The case will be reported 10 the coroner.
 Besides her mother the sur vivors are three brothers and a sister.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-08
20 YEARS TO LIFE IS
 GIVEN YOUNG SLAYER
Gordon Pirie, 19, Who Killed His Chum,
 Sentenced Today

New York. Feb 8 (P)-Gordon Pirie, 19 years old, charged with murdering his chum, George Nye, last November, today pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree and was sentenced to the pententiary from twenty years to life imprlson- ment
 Mrs. George Nye. mother of the murdered boy, became hysterical when Pirie's sentence was an- nounced. She ran up and down the corridor shrieking: "I can't see my boy now until I die too" She was taken to private room and given medical attention. None of Piries relatives appeared in court.
 Pirie, who was extremely nervous all through the proceedings, made no demonstration.
 Young Yves body was found in the Pirie apartment under a bed by Gordons 16 year old sister Margaret when she returned home from a party. The skull had been crushed and the head was wrapped in a burlap bag.
 Pirie surrendered to the police when he learned that he was wanted for questioning, having been the last person known 10 have been with Nye before the murder. He confessed, saying that he awoke after drink ing bout, seized with "a notion to kill George" His weapon was an axe.
 The next day Pirie made a second confession, asserting that be had killed his chum because of q slur upon a girls charac' -. The identity of this girl never was revealed.
 Following the murder, Pirie told the authorities. he took nine dollars from Yves pocket, and with this took a girl named Violet Smith to the movies. The rest Of the day, un- til his surrender, was spent at pool halls.
 He was indicted for first degree murder December '. Alienists re- ported that he was mentally ab- normal.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-08
HARVARD'S GRADUATE COMMITTEE RESIGNS
Football Advisory Board Quit When RecOmmen-
 dations Are Ignored

Cambridge, Mass, Feb. (Pl-- The Harvard graduate advisory foot ball committee has resigned because Its recommendation for a head coach 10 succeed Robert T. Fisher, resigned, was rejected, It became known today.
 The resignations of the five mem- bers of the committee were accept cd.
 The name of the candidate put forward by the graduate committee was not made public. Fred W. Moore, graduate treasurer of the Harvard athletic committee, con- firmed in a brief statement today the report that a split had developed over the selection of a new head coach.
 The members of the graduate ad- visory committee were Robert T. Fisher, head coach for seven sea- sons, Herbert II. White. Lothrop Wilmington. Charles Bncl. former quarterback star. and Gil Brown. Their selection was refused by tho general athletic board, comprising three members of the faculty. three graduates and three undergraduates it was said.
 The statement given out today said:
 After numerous conferences Of the committee on athletics with the chairman of the garduate football advisory committee and the football captain 1t became evident that no agreement as to the selection Of tho next head coach could be reached which would assure the coach se- lected of the wholehearted support of both the committee and the cap- tain. Under these conditions the ad- visory committee at a meeting held February thoroughly reviewed the whole situation and came 10 con- clusion which was expressed in the following vote transmitted 10 the committee on athletics:
 That this committee after very CareIul consideration, have reluCt- antly come to the conclusion that the best interests of Harvard football would be served by asking the ath- letic committee to accept their resig- nation
 ''The committe on athletics at a meeting held Saturday afternoon, February 6, expressed full apprecia- ton of the efforts of the football committee but under the circum- stances voted regretfully to accept their resignation.
 "Thc committee on athletics does not plan to appoint a new football committee immediately but hopes that by conferences with the old committee and other football grad tconunued on Page Fourtsenl
New Britain herald., 1926-02-08
Say Laws Are Violated


 It was charged that the companies named already had violated both the Sherman and Clayton antitrust acts, and 1t was asked that the defendants not only be prevented from further analgamation, but required to dis solve any combinations already en- tered into.
 The Ward Food Products corpora ton, whose recent incorporation in Baltimore led to much criticism in congress and has become subject of investigation by the federal trade mission, headed the list of those cited by the government as making up the huge combination" The other corporations and individuals named as defendants were:
 The Ward Baking corporation, the Ward Baking company. the General Baking company, the General Bak- ing corporation, the Continental Baking corporation, United Bakeries corporation and William B. Ward, Howard B. Ward, William Delnin- ger, Paul II. Helms, J. w. Rum bough, B. E. Peterson, George G. Baber and George E. Smith. Petitions Demands
 Specifically the petition asked that the defendants be adjudged to have violated both the Sherman law and the Clayton act.
 That the defendants be enjoined from doing any act In furtherance of the alleged combination, conspir- acy and attempt to monopolize.
 That the defendants, the Ward Baking corporation. the Continental Baking corporation. the General Baking corporation, and the Wa. d Food Products corporation, be en- joined from acquiring the whole or any part of the stocks, bonds, or other evidences of indebtedness of the physical asset of each other.
 That the last named defendants be perpetually enjoined from having any director, officer, agent or en- ploye in common with each other, and from entering into any v~ ntract, agreements or understandings with one another for joint purchases of materials, supplies or equipment, or for a common policy in the sale of their output"
 The court was asked further 10 require the corporate defendants 10 dispossess themselves of 'the stocks, bonds, or other evidences of indebt-. edness of any competing company heretofore acquired by them to the end that competition may be fully restored in the baking industry"
 The department of justice said in g. statement t"' Investigations
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New Britain herald., 1926-02-08
BLOWN TO ATOMS
Man And Team Of Horses Killed In Magazine Explosion At Salamanca, \. Y.-ShoCk Felt Miles Away.

Salamanca, N. r., Feb. s P-For the second time in a period Of three months a magazine of the Illinois Torpedo Co, blew up near Irvine mill today. killing a man and team of horses. The explosion rocked buildings within a radius Of ten miles, blew down trees and hurled parts of the horses bodies several hundred feet, No trace of the mans body was found
 Tho victims name was Albert Bennett, of Irving Mills He took the job after his predecessor had been blown 10 bits in a similar &C., cident,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-08
PHYSICAL DIRECTORS
 WILL ASSEMBLE HERR:
More Than 100 Expected at Meeting Next
 Week End

One hundred physical directors from every section of the state arc expected to he present at u conven- ton in Nathan Hale school Friday and Saturday. An elaborate pro- Gram has been prepared which will lake care of activities over the two days,
 Mayor A. M. Paonessa will greet the delegates with q short address of welcome at the Walnut Hill school auditorium Friday afternoon at 2:45 o'clock. An address will be given by Dr. Frederick w. Maroney, supervisor Of the department of health education of Atlantic City x. J. His topic will be "The Physical. Directors Contribution" Friday morning will be given over to visit ing the elementary, junior and senior high schools. At 5:d5 o'clock a din- ner will be served at the Burritt hotel. Dr. Allen c. Ireland, director of physical education and health in the state Of Connecticut will give the principal address. A demonstration by students of the elementary, junior and senior high school will complete tho days program.
 The convention will come to q close Saturday afternoon at o'clock with q luncheon at the Burritt hotel. Daniel Chase physical director of education in New York state will be the speaker, Saturday mornings program consists of a drive about the city under the auspices Of the Chamber of Commerce and an ad- dress by Dr, E. H. Arnold, president of the Arnold College of Physical Education at New Haven. Principal Marcus White Of the State Normal school will talk at a meeting at the school. 4 business meeing will be conducted by the president, Robert C. Rice.
 The program follows:
 Friday
 a. m. registration. Burritt hotel.
 h a. m, visitation, elementary, junior and senior high schools. Guides will be at the hotel 10 serve youD
 1:S0 D. m, visitation (continuedD
 2:45 ?. m., meeting, Walnut Hill school auditorium, Hillside place. Greeting from the mayor of the city, Hon. Angelo M. Paonessa; greeting, from superintendent of schools, Stanley H. Holmes. Address, The physical directors contribution by Frederick w. Maroney. MD, health education. supervisor department Of health education. Atlantic City, New Jersey.
 4:1O p. m, basketball, New Brit ain vs. New Haven tHiIlhousel. Triangular league game. Senior high school gymnasium.
 5:45 p. m., dinner, Burritt hotel, Speaker. Dr. Allen c. Ireland, di- rector physical and health, state Of Connecticut.
 Demonstration: Nathan Hale schoo, auditorium, Fremont street, s ?. m.
 Program;
 selection-Central Junior high school orchestra; director, Miss Doris Bradley.
 Flag Drill-Grade six. Chamber lain school; instructor, Miss Cath arine McGrath.
 Dance - Grade five, Smalley school; instructor, Miss Bella Le- Witt.
 Healthful Exercises-Graie six, Smith school; instructor, Miss Lil- Han Christensen.
 Game-Human CroQuet - Grade six. Nathan Hale school; instructor, Miss Hulda Brink.
 Pryamids-Grade six. Smaney school: instructor. Mis1 Catherine Tormay
 Gymnastic Lesson Senior high school: instructor, Lionel Depot.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-08
Tined For Smoke Nuisance

New York, Feb. 8 tpl--First fines in Health Commissioner Harris campaign to remove the smoke nui- sance caused by the use Of soft coal were imposed today on three engin- eers of downtown office buildings. The fines were $100 each,
New Britain herald., 1926-02-08

Saranac Lake, N. T., Feb. S Rt- Sub-zero temperatures prevailed in the Adirondacks today. The ther- mometer registered 15 degrees be- low at dawn today and this village was enveloped in frost fog, which was slowly dispelled as tho run rose.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-08
DEFINITE STEP TO
 STOP BAKING TRUST
Suit Filed in Baltimore Against
 Ward Co. Interests
LAW VIOLATIONS CHARGED
General Baking, Continental Baking And United Bakeries Interests Specifically Mentioned With Wards Firm,

Washington, Feb. 8 iPl-The fed eral courts were asked by the gov rrnment today 10 prevent formation Of a huge combination in the bak- ing industry by the Ward interests and others.
 In an antitrust suit filed in Balti- more, the government named the General Baking, Continental Baking and United Bakeries interests as linked with the Ward companies in the enterprise. an injunction was re- Guested
New Britain herald., 1926-02-08
Insurance ( o m pany Makes Adjustment With Survivors of Men Who Died In N. & J. Accident.
Rutherford Says Morta, Was of Low Grade kirkham Disqualified From Representing New Britain in Case.
' the Associatal Press.

Hartford, Feb. S.-Compen. iation adjustments have been made with the families of the eight men killed in the collapse of the foundry building Of the North X Judd Manufacturing company, New Britain, Thurs day.
 The compensation. which amounts to S32,0S9.OS will be paid by an insurance company.
 The payments are for 312 weeks in each of the eight cases and in addition each fam fly will receive S1OO for fu- neral expenses.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-08
COLDEST WEATHER OF WINTER

Tupper Lake, N. Y, Feb. s Pt- The coldest weather of the winter was recorded here today, the official temperature being given as 80 de- grees blow zero.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-08
COMPENSATION OF S32 ,089 TO BE PAID FAMILIES OF EIGHT DISASTER VICTIMS: CITY OFFICIALS CONTINUING INQUIRY
Boy Jeff Fatherless, Wants Job
 10 Help Mother h Her Distress
George Rabis, l5, Willing to Pitch in and Help $2,SO2 in Relief Fund.

Does anyone want to hire q boy Wno has just passed his 18th birth day, is strong and willing to work?
 George liubis is looking for d job. George is not particular. He will take anything, His father was Joe Rabis of Gl Laurel street, foreman in inc anhealing plant Of North K Judd's anl Was one Of the victims who lost his life in the collapse of the roof.
 George has worked before. He left school in 1925 when he became Is years old. but the decline in business caused d slowing up in his old job and he and the gang with which h. worked were laid off.
 Saturday when welfare workers visiting nurses and Salvation arm officials called at the house to offcj aid, they found that, although tenn pOrary help was needed, Georg' wants a chance to help his mother He does not want charity. George has an older brother who is under sized, making George the biggest in the family, There are eight children for the widow and her two boys to feed, rent to pay and all the other expenses incidental to feeding q family and clothing a flock of grow ing children to be taken care Of. With the compensation she expects from the death of her husband, and the wages her two boys can earn, the widow feels she can get along without much outside aid.
 Miss Cora M. Beale, executive sec- retary of the Welfare Association saturday notified Representative Fred 0. Rackliffe, chairman of the committee on dispensing of relief, that it would be a great help if George could be given a job where he could learn a trade or work his way up the ladder. MT. Rickliffe passed along the appeal to the Her
 
 would be glad to hear from employ CTS who have vacancy.
 Contributions to the relief funs, reported to date, are as follows:
 Received at Herald office:
 New Britain Herald ..... $l0O,0O L. w, Young .........,. 2J.00 American Legion ...... 20,00 NJ. H. and H. V. Camp ... 10000 American Legion Auxiliary 800 Burgess W. Jones ..,...... 500
 Total .....,........... $255.00
 Reported to Treasurer Leon A. Spraguc:
 Harry Howard .......... $ 1000 Kate A. Stanley ,........ 10000 Burritt Grange .......... 25,00 Citizens Coal Co. ........ 1000 New Britain Record ....... 10000 A. r. Corbin ............. 10000
 otdI '.',..'..'..,,.'. @G45.VN
 Reported to Chamber of Com merCe:
 Dana l.. and c. D. Eibberts $ 1000 A. H, Bcrgcron ......... 1000 Two members of l.. B. C. -. 2.5o
 Total .........,,.,..... 3 22.50
 Reported at meeting Friday: Peter Crona ..........,....S 100 Rackliffo Bros. Co. .......... 800 E. r. Gatfney .....,......... 100 W. C, IIungerford .........., loo George H. Dyson ..,..... foe F, M. Wightman ............ tG0 Frank II. Shield ............ %5 Rev. w. H. Alderson ........ 25 John C. Loomis ....,........ 25 J. R. Andrews .........,.... 25 Abraham Buol ............. 25 Elmer W. Pape .,.,........, 5n Walter o. Cook .........,...
 Total S1I80
 Whole total to date including
New Britain herald., 1926-02-08
THE WEATHER

Hartford, Feb. S.-ForeCast for New Britain and vicinity: Unsettled tonight and Tues
 day; probably light snow
New Britain herald., 1926-02-08
WOUNDED MAN IS HELD FOR DEATH OF YOUNG WOMAN New Yorker Arrested in HOspi. tal Where He Went to Have
 Injuries Dressed
SAYS HE SHOT GIRL TO
 PREVENT HER TALKING
Charles Mitchell, Prisoner, Declines to Reveal Samc Of Dead Woman or His Male Companion With Whom He Had Pistol Duel Pre- yious to Killing of Girl.

New York Feb. s (P) -- Charles Mitchell was arrested in Bellevue hospital today, where he had gone for treatment for bullet wound, charged with causing the death Of young unidentified woman, whose body was found on a snow bank in East 54th street, few hours earlier.
 Mitchell, who is 2S years old, confessed to the murder, according to inc police. He has a bullet wound in his left shoulder and laccrated scalp. He declined to tell how he received his injury.
 Quarrel Ends in Fight
 The police say that Mitchell and another man, whose name has not been revealed were with the young woman last night In an automobile when quarrel started, ending in q gun fight.
 Mitchell the police say, pushed the man out of the car and then in order to prevent the woman from telling the story, shot her twice.
 Mitchell told the police that he had exchanged several shots with his male companion, after the lat ter had fired at him. He believes that his companion was fatally hurt
 Mitchell was walking along Ninth avenue when a patrolman. noticing his bloodstained clothing, Qucs- toned him and later sent him 10 a hospital, When this news wita flashed 10 headquarters, detectives were sent to the hospital and Mitchelrs arrest on a charge Of homicide followed.
 Mitchell declined to reveal the name Of the woman.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-08
hussolini's Ihinly Yelled Hint Of Drastic Action in Upper
 AdiSe Causes ConsternatiOn
FASCIST PAPER IN ROME
 ADDS TO PREMIER'S TALK
Word to Wise Is sufficient" II Tcvcre Says. Calling Attention to
 I Singing of "'ro Arms" Following Nussolini's Spccch-Il Mcssag- zero Says It Is But Timely Warn Ing.


 Berlin, Feb, s (F>--Thcro is much perturbation and no little ill-fceling in Germany over the speech deliver cd Saturday afternoon in the cham bcr of deputies in Rome by Premier MussoInt with regard to an anti Italian campaign alleged to have been propagated by Germans in the upper Adige.
 Although the German government has made no reply, pending receipt Of the text of the speech, the utter ances of Mussolini are considered the strongest used by any statesman since the war toward a country with which his country is 4t peace.
 Mussoln's address i; regarded as having been occaSioned by recent speech of Dr. Held. the militant Bavarian premier, who requested all good Germans to help their fellow countrymen in southern Tyrol, which vas awarded 10 Italy by the treaty cf St. Germain.
 MussOlini's Threat Particular attention Is being paid to Mussoini's threat, after charac- terizing the alleged German anti Italian campaign as "ncfarious, ridi- culous and lying" that sometimes it is necessary to pay with two eyes for the loss of one, and with a whole set of teeth for the loss of one tooth" Also hi emsarrk that fascist Italy can, If necessary. carry further be- Tond it's tri-color, but never lower it," Is regarded in some quarters as q direct threat that the Italians may move further into Austrian territory if such Q step should be considered necessary. Mussolini at the time was referring to the Italian position at the Brenner pass. which is on the Austra-1talian frontier and IS the shortest route from central Germany into Italy.
 The perturbation here has been added to by the receipt of comment from the Italian newspapers, some
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