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Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-01-23
NEAR
DEATHS DOOR
this MORNING
nv DISPATCH 4. r. wrel

BRUSSELS, Jan. 22.-Cardinal
Mercier rallied slightly at 10 o'clock
tonight after sinking spell which
became noticeable this afternoon,
and the sisters at the st. Jean clinic
said they were convinced the prelate
would live at least until tomorrow
The Belgian bishops and canons
from Malines who were summoned
to the bedside when it was thought
that the cardinal would expire be-
fore morning, left the clinic shortly
after 10 o'clock.
Fully conscious, at that time, the
cardinal dictated a long letter to a
friend and then expressed the wish
that he be allowed to rest.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-01-23
SAYS HOUSE MUST Be
FIRST TO PASS UPON
BOULDER CANYON ACT
lBy Dispatch A. P. Wirel

WASHINGTON, Jan. %. - An effort to require
final approval by the house of the Boulder Canyon pro-
ect as outlined by Secretary Work before permitting
any consideration of it in the senate outlined today
hv Senator Ashurst democrat. Arizona.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-01-23
ASnGRST FIGHTS SENATE DAM PROJECT
Naval Appropriation is Slashed
Cold Waue Sweeps
Ouer Sixteen States
lBv Dispatch A. P. Wirel

Jan.2 Ohio and from
Mexico,
Tonight the mercury viii
Orecasters promise the
morning. The cold area is creeping
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-01-23
END VERY NEAR

BRUSSELS, Jan. 22.-At $3.50 o'clock
tonight the announcement came from
the sick room that Cardinal MERCER
would not live through the night
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NEW YORK, Jan. "a
Copper dull; electrolytic
spot and futures 14@14h.
Bar silver 67B.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-03
FOUR CASES HEARD
Thursday Morning Session In Little Court Across the
 River.

All he could aY was eI didn't mean foa winch d5au't mean thing te Judge Gtizsler when John Eevesz 4ae Was affaIHued charged with dfi4z ing ua automobile wbilr his license was suspended. Two months ago John wss iHsd for driving while under the influence of liquor. Thurs day morning be was fined Sl00 for driving while under suspension.
 Wilfred nairle was ehareed with having the wrong registration en hi= car. He was fined one dullar.
 Albert uuyea was fined dollar and Philip Sommcrs S20 for breaca of Che peace Another mun made up q trio that attended II dance went 10 Webster get drank and fot int a fight while on the way home.
 Their quarrel on South Main street disturbed resident. in fact several residents. who became alarmed that some onc would be killed. The police were notified and arrested two of the trio, the third making his escape.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-03
BOTH STUNNED
F. D. Thayer's Nose Broken When Auto Skids On Wet
 Highway

Prank b Hhayaa had HH nose hIek- en aud leg injured ehen aH autamu- pile m which he aHj GHc Johnson, both representatives uf tHa fait Bro. thers lee Cream Company. skddsi on Tucker hilI in Che town af k1- ingly. Tuesday evening They were on their way to Providence 70 attend a meeting of the company.
 Just how the accident happened Is not known as both men were stunned temporarily and it is not certain whether or not the ear turned ever. Both of the occupants were thrown out and examination af the ear dis closed that the running board nn the right side of the car was broken. When Mir Thayer first realized what had happened he found that he was holding the broken steering wheel clutched tightly in his hands
 The ear was run to Putnam under its own power, Mr. Johnson driving. Wednesday Mir Thayer was taken to the Day kimball hospital for ex- animation and treatment but went to his home later in the day. John son received no injury of importance
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-03
OFFICERS BATTER DOWN DOOR WHERE THREE MEN ARE DRINKING.-MoTHER OF SEVEN DESERTED
 BY HUSBAND IS OLD OFFENDER
Dead Little One By Kitchen Children Pick
 At Food Table

Sergeant Laird and Patrolman Du- rand of the Putnam police department carrying a warrant to search the home of Mrs. Bertha Oswosky, Middle street, for liquor, made a raid there between $50 and 9 o'clock Monday evening. When the officers arrived they were attracted by light in the cellar where they saw Mrs. Oswosky and a man. The officers rapped on the door but no one came to open il. Batfering the door in the officers found three men Before the men were three empty glasses. Wet walls. ceil- ing and doors gave evidence of where the contents of the glasses had been thrown by the drinkers when the off, cers made their sudden entry.
 The officers then made a search and found a jug which is thought to con tain cider and five gallon glass con tainer with four gallons of alleged alcohol. These and the glasses the officers took away with them. Mrs OSwosky was not arrested as a two year old sick baby was said to be near death.
 Warned Out
 Constable Peter A. Gardner went to the 0swosky home about S.30 o'- clock Tuesday morning Co serve b notice to quit on the woman At that time the baby was alive. Mrs. Os- woskv was told she had better sum mon a doctor The baby was lying in a small crib in the corner If an un= stairs bedroom with no heat \ later visit to tine place disclosed that the baby had died. The six remaining small children were locked in The house The mother had gone to the undertakers
 The woman has twice bean eaH= yicted of selling fduer and her home has been under police surveillance for some time as questionable resort for men and boys Tho husband left his wife and children some months ago He has sent but little money to care for the large family and the rent has not been paid
 Mir. Gardner. in his capacity as health officer. went t0 tha oswoskv home again Tuesday afternoon after it had been learned that the woman had been Co an undertakers to get small coffin A Patriot reporter .ac- eompanied the officer to the squalid home
 A Sordid Kitchen
 Entering from the porch directly into the kitchen the dead form of the infant was seen in the corner near the kitchen range r was propped partially upright and its wide staring blue eyes were fully open. The blond eurls were disheveled It was ema- cialed and had a most peculiar and eruesome look The mother was slovenlv in appearance She stood jr the middle of the kitchen floor fhreading a needle About her were five of the six remaining children. The youngest she said wae ir bod un- stairs r. is ten months old The room was strewn with food and there was a host of flies
 Havine threaded her needle the
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-03
HENRY VALIANT, ALLEGED STOOL PIGEON IN REGENT LIQUOR CASES. IS NOT AT ST VINcENTs OR
 WORCESTER CITY HOSPITAL
Has Not Been Seen In Putnam Since Officers Made
 Raids.-Is Said to Be In Florida.

and that hc had a broken jaw. a mum Der of broken ribs. and, altogether. according to the story. was emess's of human flesh and bones.
 The story Wus not credited in news paper circles, II being believed that no such atrocity could occur in this quiet section of the country and not become known te some live newspaper reporter. But the story was SO gen erally persisted in and so graphically told that it Was thought there might be some foundation Tor it
 Sister Hears It
 The Patriots representative called on "Penzis. sister. Mrs. Joseph La fIamme. who lives in the north end of the city Mrs. Laaamme had heard the story and believed there might be something Co it She said she had ]. not heard from her brother nor from anyone who had seen him and that the situation was as unknown to her as to others. She intimated that she did not very much care if it was true as she did not like the part her brother took in the matter of the liquor raids
 At the City Hospital and at St. Ntneenfs Hospital, Worcester the lat. ter hospital being the more gener ally mentioned as the one where the patient lay. nothing was known about the matter and hospital records did not contain the name If any Henrg Valiant Nnr was anything known of The story at the state police barracks In North Oxford or in Danielson. The newspaper in Wehatcr had not even heard it. The states attorneys office. from where the evidence was gather- cd and the prosecutions conducted. had not haafd he story until Thurs dav morning
 While there iH hit of mystery about the whole matter. and a hare possibility ihat there may be some siishi foundation tur the siafH Tho Patriot following it's investigation K led to believe that tho rumnr is iust another instance of "H8w the story ere0s. and that "ponxi." as has been stated by county official K haHkinE in FioFHa sunshine instead of lying Injured oil some hospital cot
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-03

A story that Henry Valiant. known as "ronzi,' is in a Worcester hospital in a serious condition follow. ing beating he received somewhere between Webster and North Oxford tx believed to be fake. The story started early in the week and has grown in importance and seriousness ever since. Thursday it was rumor- ed the man was dea3
 The Patriot paid little attention Go the story at is inception but as it became widespread made an in ycstlrstion and Is convinced that the story is wild tale with no founda- ton It has learned on very good authority that "ponzia is in Florida where another Ponzi, Charles. was. st last reports.
 "ronki' was former automobile salesman m Putnam How he got the nickname "panzit Is not known He was widely known and consider. ed "ane of the boys until the recent county wide liquor raids when he jumped into the hmelight and also q into a great deal of unponularity through his alleged activities as a . AAhhi HiAthh IT tNt AAHhHf NRHtNa W nitt he never appeared In court against any of the liquor law violators, who paid combined fines of more than Sl4,0 ,000. the raids were hardly over when his name was connected with them as one of the two snatters who nad procured the evidence that eaus ed the apprehension of his crstWhile friends and iu one or twn instances henefaetofs
 Ie Be Beaten Up
 As soon as "Pouzts" name had been connected with lhe liquor raids | was predicted that he would ke .beatea up From ihe southern paHt af the county came Fumors thaf hue were 10 be imported to "Erta him The former good fellow heeame ex- tremeiv unpopular and ruma4s of re- eauee were immediately current
 | WHs of Monday that the fnmnr8 look concrete shape. l. was related that "PouN had been held up in Oxford and severely dealt with. 1t wHs said that he was beyond ree0R hilton when his assailnnts let him go
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-03
ALWAYS DANGER
Aloysius Light Knocked Down On Sidewalkless Pomfret
 Street

While walking along sldeWalkless FaWfret treet to his home across Che Little River Al0ysius Light was struck and knocked down by ear drivea by Nilffed pHiele. Wednes lav CSC niug Alr Light was not seriously injured and was taken Go his home Dagie said that the lights of ear
 ppilaehng from the opposite direc t'an blinded him and he did not see Light
 From fhe west end of the tenement hous0 n the Putnam Woolon Com uaug village all the way to the hos. pilal, way much travelled. there are nc 7ideNg glAs. There are reoeeurring accidents along the highway and will continue to be until the sidewalks urged many times by The Patriot. are provided
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-03
NO CHRISTMAS PARDON
 FOR FORMER CASHIER

According to the lIrtford "Courantn second attempt to get a Christmas pardon for C. Harold Gilpatric. former cashier of the First National bank. has failed. An attempt was made year ago but was unsuccessful and was opposed by .. S court officials in this district.
 The personal attendant of Gil- patric at the present time is for mer governor Warren T McCray of Indiana. sentenced to Atlanta penitentiarv in May, 1924. for using the mails Co defraud Gil. patrie waa attended by his assist ant in the Putnam bank. Guy l.. Baker, until Baker waz trans fcrred to the federal rcforma- tory at Chilheothe, Ohio.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-03
ELKS MEMORIAL
Public Invited to Attend Exer. cises In Lodge Room Sun
 day Afternoon

The annual memorial exercises of Putnam Lodge of Elks will be held in the lodge rooms In Elks' block, Main street. Sunday afternoon at o'clock. The public Is invited to attend The committee in charge has arranged the following program
 Overture; march. Pep's Orchestra: invocation. Rev David ? Hateh open ing ceremonies. officers of Putnam Lodge; solo. eWho Knows Miss AL ice Stevens; selection. Pep's Orches- tre. eulegy. Dr William Beach Ohm sted solo. "Rest Wallace Smith: aalo. One Sweetly solemn Thought.
 Miss Stevens; selection, Pep's 0rrhes- Ira. Resignation. Rafsa '.A iiia Lang Syne," members of the lodge: bene- diction. Rev David Hatch: selection. orchestra.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-03

sad-eyed mother sewed some ribbons on a baby cap. The cap she adjusted to the head of the dead infant which she was preparing for burial When 1t was suggested to her that it would be well to close the hahy's eyes she said No. she can't see" Having adjusted the little white bonnet she pulled the little blanket over the dead form shutting out the unpleasant sight and scattering the flies.
 That there was plenty of food in the house was evident. On a table was a large dish of partly melted but ter. a half a loaf of bread and some partly filled milk bottles. On a shelf was piece of meat. As the mother worked at her task of arranging the dead baby the children helped them selves to erusts and slices of bread The oldest. about ten. had a torn book which she carried about open \ lit- tie chap was sticking his fingers into the butter which he could reach by standing on tiptoes. The children were finally sent into a barren look ing room adjoining the kitchen. They looked healthy and well fed.
 Uncertain as to Doctor
 An attempt was made to question dr 0swosky. She did not always grasp the questions asked her. It was uncertain as to whether there had been doctor for the baby She sad that a Polish doctor from Webster had made one visit OF had been askea ta call. | wasn't quite certain which She alse stateA that doctor taii man. had called after the baby died She did nat know what ailea the habe which she sad, was to be buried tho following day.
 The woman was asked if her hu hand Ha8 been notified She said she Haa tried to telephone to him from =h9 store on Canal street hut she a5in know whether he would come or H6# ''H hen he comes" she said ba atwaE- gets drunk and wants ,9 Hehts
 Ia Dire Straits
 A tha situation stands now the 0oman E Hsft with slx children rang lHs from teH months fo ten years.
 They are average booking children. The oldest girl is pretty and appar- eHtlE bright Seemingly little reliance can be placed unou the father to pro- vide for Che family. The mother faces arrest on charges of violation of the Gauor law should she be al lowed ta % free there is stin the question as t8 how she can support the family 1f six anaited. She has got 10 move from her present home It IS uitable state of affairs The thought .s for the children
 Officers have had their attention directed to the place and some weeks ago a representative af the state hu- mane society wus ia Putnam at a time when the local health officer received complaint of the Oswoskv home The state officer accompanied the local a0. cer when he made an investieation and it was considered that the state de partment would take the matter un but nothing has been done and the family allowed to shift for themselves
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-03
Dauid Hagg, TolUn Clerk and
 Probate Judge. E MsOluent
Liabilities Total S6. With Assets of Approximately
 $3,0O0, Including Stock
ConsideriaR Common Law Assign.
 mcnt or Bankruptcy Proceeding


 Through a letter addressed tu his creditors hy his attafu !. j r. Car EaHter. t has become known thuf Du= Eid FlaEe. laWn clerk aad treasurer aad Judge of Probate, is iusoIveHt His assets, .Hcladips merchandise and accounts renewable. afe estimated at 0ge. whil his liabilities amount to s61aa
 The attorneys letter 10 creditors suggests that there is one nf two courses open to Judge Flagg either fo make common law assignment for the benefit of his creditors, which his attofH suggests is less expensive and quicker of result. pr to go into bank ruptcy. The letter is to learn the at titude of the creditors as Co which of the two methods they prefer
 The creditors of Judge Flagg are listed as foliaws Mrs. J B Kent. Larchmant. N 1. $500. First Bap- fist Church of Putnam Si .000 and in terest: Charlotte E. Manning. $l 900 and interest: Peter Fl Reilly < Bros, New York. $50. B Franklin Spooner, Providence. s50i Butterick Publishing Company s3Gn. Columbia Mills, Inc. Boston. S25. Fred Thiese Mfg. Co, Boston SIS, Andrew Nuttnn Co., Bos- ton, Sl0 Remington Typewriter Co, New Haven. sf Charles Seder. Put nam, sl7i. la Resistu Corset Co, Bridgeport. sf Total S61a9
 Assets Merchandise and accounts receivable. approximately $500.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-03
HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS
 IN FARCE COMEDY HIT

The Tourtellotte Memorial High sehaal player scored third hit when they produced their seinNllating conn adv. "The Dutch Detective. iu Abing. lon. last night. Special numbers be- tween tha aets were furnished by sing ing pupils under the direction of Miss Marguerite C Burns.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-03
DEATH AT TOWN FARM
 VICTIM WEIGHED 500 POUNDS

pig owned by the town of Put nam was killed at tho town farm, Thursday afternoon. Harry Morse was called in tn act aa eXecutioner The feature of the killing was that the animal. raised hy Superintendent Hili, weighed 900 pounds Mir Morse has dressed many n porker but states that in bis experience of many years he has never encounterd such q pig as Pufnam's pig. lt took all of tho available men to raise the pig up for buteheriug
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-03
THANKSGIVING GUESTS

Mir and Mrs. Felix capIette enter tHined the following guests Thanks Miss Cadaref, all from Woonsoeket, Mr and Mrs. Nelson Caplette, Nh and Mrs. John Linde and Mir. and Mrs. Howard Kicker, all from Wor- eester. and Mr and Mrs. Arthur Ma thieu and family from Plainheld.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-03
SON or R. H. CHANDLER
Randolph F. Chandler ,o Marry Wes.
 terly Girl

The engagement is announced of Miss Kathryn Cottreli. daughter If Mrs C. Byron Cottreli and the late Mfr eottreli. Of Westerly. K. T.. to Mir. Randolph Ellsworth Chandler. of New York. son of Mr and Mrs Randolph Henry Chandler. of Thompson. Conn
 Miss Cottrsll, whose father was sec Fetary of the C. B. Cottrcll & S0ne Co. printing press manufacturers of Westerly. R F. attended the Masters' School, Dobbs Ferry. N. Y.. after ...sssssvfHs she rprnf year of study abroad
 Mir Chandler during the war was vice consul h charge at Montreal. Canada. and Is now associated with the Galloway, Fish ( Co. of New York. He Is a life member of the New England Society ard the Sons of the Revolution.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-03
MAIL PLANE LOST IN
 FOG LANDS IN POMFRET

The pilot of the Beston-New York airplane. which carries the mail be. isseen tho two cities. iost his bearings in the fog. Wednesday morning. and made a landing at Larned Field, Pom. fret, After getting hi. bearing, he took of and sni.hed his journey.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-03
OF NAUSEA NOT
 DUE TO CITY WATER

Superintendent Sharpe states lhat the water was analysed and that the investigation was concluded by two officers of the state board of health coming to Putnam te make survey of conditions 4 report has been re eeived and the state officers all give putuam'a water supply 9 clean bill of health and state thal t has nothing To do with the eases og sickness that are prevalent
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-03
o. F. WULF ENTERS
 BUSINESS IN N0RWALK

0. E Wulf formerly of the Putnam drEVnaas fem 0f Bu bee < Wulf. ha pafcna8 au interest in tha Trlzfsam 6 Hyatt Company. N8rNaik Fms eoa eern carries dryRoads. carpets housa furnishings etc Charles f Tristfan E president and Mir Nulf is the treasurer
 The concern is a connecticut corporation having a capital stock Of SI00.0O0. This was in creased to Sl5o.000 upon Mir Wulf's entrance into the corpora ton as director and treasurer.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-03

What might almost be termed an pidenic of intestinal disorder with accompanying nausea has been re. ported iu the city Many people. and it IS said have laid the trouble to the public water supply. The complaint, came 10 the ears of the superintendent of the water de. partment and caused an investigation
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-03
GETS HoNoRs AT BROWN

Miss Irene Dupas, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Oscar Dugas of Providence street. student at Brown University. has been awarded a first premium in entrance French at the Women's Hitege. The announcement WIS made Monday. Nov % Mir. and Mrs nugas were present at the time tHn announcement was made.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-03

The incident evidences that a land ing field is needed in this vicinity A number of influential men. it is un- derstood. have become interested In the matter and possibly another year there will be- a suitable landing field provided.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-03
PUTNAM MAN TAKES
 OUT MARRIAGE LICENSE

4 marriage license has been issued in Providence at the office of the city registrar to Thornton Edwin Barr Charles street, Putnam, and Miss Linda DiQregOrio, dressmaker of Ever ett. Mass. Mir Barr IS instructor iI the drafting department at the Put nam State Trade school
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-03

Mr. and Mrs. Lester G. Herlighy and son John of North Chelmsford Mass. spent Thanksgiving day and the weekend with Mir Herlighys parents. MT. and Mrs John II Bull ger. and with Mrs Herlighy's par ents. Mir t.nd Mrs Albert Niour of Green street.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-03
George P. Miner. Ralph E. Thurs

George P Miner, Ralph E. Ihurs- ton. George F. Brousseau. John w.. Whipple. George U. Miller. Otis Mor- rartv Allie W. Marcy, George Far guhar and Carl E. Gilbert of Pom fret and Dr James H. Hutehins of Abingdon attended a recent meeting of local shriners held in Providence.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-03
WoMAN'S BOARD MEETING

The regular quarterly meeting of the WomaH's Board of the Day Kim ball Hospital will be held in the Cham hcr pf Commerce rooms next Wednos- day afternoon, December <. at o. clock
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-03
WOULD MATCH SUNNY MAYS

Joe Maroustry of Webster. mana. ger of the boxer. Sonny Mays. wants Co match his boy against any l65 pound aspiruHt fer iiatic honorH. Mar custry has heard that there have been some disnaraFing remarks about his protege and be wants t known that he is willing at any and all times to meet ail corners at 165 pounds.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-03
Baby Dies h Squalid Home
 Police Make Liquor Raid
Story "Ponzi' Beaten Up and In
 Worcester Hospital A Fake
First National Bank To Pay 4 Fiue Per
 Cenf DiUidend, Releasing About 800 GOO

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Putnam patriot., 1926-12-03

Andrew Hyde. formerly of Putnam, ! visiting here.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-03-25
STANDARD OIL
OF N. Y. IN BIG
WESTERN MERCER
Wants Pacific Foothold
for Chinese Business
Especial to The Daily Worker

LOS ANGELES, March 23.-H. L.
Pratt, president of the Standard Oil
company of New York, announced an
agreement for a consolidation of the
General Petroleum corporation, Cal
ifornia concern, with the former COM
pany. This will make the Standard
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size only to the Standard Oil company
Of New Jersey. "Socony" assets,
after the merger, will be 100000, OO0
Standard Oil of New York recently
acquired a portion Of the Magnolia
oil company Of Texas, increasing it's
capitalization from $235,O0O,0O0 to
$375,000,000 to do so. The assets of
the General are s127,OOO,OOO.
Big China Trade.
The main reason for the interest of
"Socony" in the California company
is to establish base Of operations
on the Pacific coast for its trade with
China, which has lately increased.
China bought 2O0,GOO,OOO gallons of
kerosene from the Standard Oil COM
pany of New York last year.