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The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1927-11-05
DOCTOR FACES
CRAVE CHARGE

KANSAS CITY, MO, Nov 2-Citi-
zens here have become Indignantly
aroused over the alleged beatingS which
have occurred in the jackson County
Colored Old Folks Home. According to
stories from several persons who claim
they were eye witnesses, DR.. D. M. Mill
er, superintendent, knocked Mrs. Mamie
Taylor down with a heavy body blow.
Was Slapped Repeatedly
Before knocking Mrs. Taylor down,
Dr.. Miller is alleged to have slapped
her repeatedly on both cheeks, telling
her to keep her mouth shut and rebuk-
ing her for what she had said to the
women.
Mrs. Taylor started to speak again
and DR.. Miller slapped her again. This
seemed to have been more than she
could stand so she slapped the super
intendent back.
Several employees and inmates had
gathered by this time and half dozen
eye witnesses say DR.. Miller grabbed
the old lady by the throat, Slapping her
In the face and eyes all the time. She
grappled with him, hanging on to his
collar and tie with one hand, while she
used the other in vain attempt to pro-
tect herself from the shower Of blows.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1927-11-05

and the extracted product, which was
being syphoned into barrels. Before
this, the oil was heated.
Can't Separate Alcohol
1T is impossible" declared John j.
Quinn, prohibition head. ito separate
the grain alcohol from the larger por-
ton of wood alcohol contained in the
substance. This makes the liquid very
poisonous if used as a beverage. The
product is used for mixing varnishes
and is a solvent for bronze paints
For more than three weeks deaths
from poison liql:or have occurred with
appalling frequency. Authorities have
been at a loss to determine the source
of the deadly connection which is being
dispensed by large number of boot
leggerS and Speakeasies in various sec
tons of the city Tuesdays raid may
lead to startling discoveries and the
large number Of deaths may be laid to
these men.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1927-11-05
GIRL. DENIED BY FATHER
TELLSPOLICE HE KILLED
HIS WIFE; BODYIS FOUND

BRADDOCK, PA, Nov. 2-Because
he issued public denial that he was
her father, Bernice Walker told author
tiles that Joseph Williams, alias Henry
Walker, beat his wife to death a year
ago when the family was living IN Ash
tabuIa, o. This was diScredited how
ever, until the officers agreed to go with
the girl to the place where she had
formerly lived.
When the detectives and police OF
that city dug up the body which was
buried in the cellar, the girl wept and
said she never would have told on him
IF he hadn't said I wasn't his child"
Walker Is being held by the Ohio
authorities on a murder charge. The
girl stated that her parents fought
most of the time until one night Walk
er struck his wife on the head and
killed her. Immediately after the wo-
man was buried, she and her father
moved to Pittsburgh and then to Brad
dock, she said.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1927-11-05
FRIENDS SEEK PAROLE
OF MAN SO HE WILL
BE ABLE TO AID DAD

KANSAS CITY, MO-, Nov. Be
cause of the destitute condition OF his
father, friends here are seeking aid IN
el effort to obtain a parole for A. G.,
Delaney, who is now serving 5O-yeaI
term in the penitentiary.
Delaney was convicted last year OF
assaulting a Caucasian girl near 18th
and Euclid avenue. His conviction was
based solely upon the Identification OF
the girl, despite the fact that his en-
ployer and fellow workers testified he
was at work at the time the crime was
supposed to have been committed.
Floyd Stanford 1904 E. 18th street,
is receiving contributions for the priS-
onerc aged father while the parole Is
being sought. =.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1927-11-05
GIRL WHO BROKE.
HER PAROLE GIVEN
THREE YEAR TERM

OAKLAND, CALF, Nov enlarged
with the theft of 1920 from a man
whom she had enticed into her home
at 1907 Fifth street on Sept. %, Miss
Anne Johnson pleaded guilty before
Judge Fred w. Wood here and was
sentenced to three years in the state
prison.
Miss johnson is a wel1-known police
character. She has previously served
a number Of terms in prison and at
the time of her arrest kaS on parole
from the San Quentin prison on a
charge Of nlanslaughter On account
of her long record, it was thought she
would be given a sentence Of from five
to ten years.
Miss Johnson confessed the theft
when she was captured four days af-
ter the commission Of the crime. She
insisted however, that there was only
5000 stolen instead of the 1920 as was
charged by her accuser
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1927-11-05
SUPREME COURT
SETTLES 143 ACRE
TEXAS OIL FIGHT

WASHINGTON, D c., Nov. 2-The
Supreme Court decided Monday that
the 243-acre oil and mineral tract in
Texas which has been unoer dispute for
several years, will never belong to Ell
mira Holland.
The case was taken to the highest
court in the nation by Thomas N. Bent,
administrator of her estate, employed
by the law firm of Houston and Hous-
ton. In the midst of the litigation
Miss Holland died.
When the Holland grandfather died
an ex-slave, two things took place. The
property was sold for debt and pur-
chased by Caucasian, William Smiley;
secondly: the stat' granted the land
to the heirs Of the deceased ex-slave.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1927-11-05
POISON ak"
NEST IS LOCATED
BY DRY SLEUTHS
Product Sold AS Beverage
Is One Used In Mixing
VarniSheS

BALTIMORE, MD, Nov 2-What is
believed to have been one of the main
sources Of the poison liquor which has
caused more than two dozen deaths in
the city recently, was located in the 600
block on North Fremont avenue. j. j.
Digs, Charles Adrain and Robert Ar
baugh, all Caucasians, we're taken in
custody by dry agents Tuesday. They
were extracting alcohol from banana oil
at the time This substance, chemists
say, is deadly poison.
The prisoners we're all held in bail by
U. S. Commissioner j. Frank Supplee
The agents seized $50 gallons of the oil
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1927-11-05
EX-KILLER FOR
BIRGER GANG IS
SHOT TO DEATH

EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL, Nov. John
Walton, aged 80 years, of st. Louis Mo-,
alleged to have been hired by Charles
Burger, the notorious southern Illinois
gang leader, in an attempt to assassin
ate Thomas r. Ward, president of the
Benton, Ill. State Bank last December
8, was shot and killed Thursday night
when he resisted arrest.
Last July, Art Newman, eStranged
lieutenant of Burger, accused Birger of
hiring Walton for $4,000 to shoot Ward.
Burger denied this and offered to pro-
duce witnesses to show that Newman
had hired Walton to do other ki1link
jobs for the gang
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1927-11-05
PEEvED PASTOR
ROBSH|SCHURCH
Of FURNISHINGS
Battle Between Factions
Begun At Church, Comes
To End In Courtroom

BALTIMORE, MD, Nov. 2-The Rev
Robert Swinton of Pennsylvania ave-
nue., showed originality in carrying on
his battle against an opposing faction
IN his church when he proceeded to
haul away all the furnishings in the
Evangelical church, Carey and West
minister streets, last week.
When the CoorS of the church were
opened Monday night, it was found that
the interior of the edif1ce was bare
Twenty-four camp chairs, two tables
collection plates, stoves, rugs, and all
other articles of furniture had appar-
emily evaporated over night The mys-
terry was finally solved however, when
two OF the congregation reported that
they ha dseen the Rev. Mr.. Swinton
loading the missing articles on a truck
The minister was arrested and on
Tuesday afternoon appeared in North
western court to defend himself.
Calls Property His
The Rev. Mr.. SWinton declared n
court that he had removed only that
which belonged to him from the church
The next speaker, the Rev. James L
Garfield, head Of the congregation anC
the pastor who opposed the disgruntlec
Swinton, emphatically denied this de-
tense.
Rev. Garfield told the court thai
there had been feeling that the ole
church at Westminster and Carey wa;
too small and he and his flock hac
moved to another place of worship or
Pennsylvania avenue. They renamed
the church the Revelation Evangelical
Baptist Tabernacle. He commended tha'
the furnishings removed were his pro.
perty and expressed desire to have the
court order it's return to him.
The magistrate ruled in favor Of The
Rev. Mr.. Garfield and ordered the fur.
niShingS returned to him Immediately.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1927-11-05
MAN WINS DRINK BET; DIES

BALTIMORE, MD, Nov. 2-An in
vestigation following the death of John
Jones, whose home is located in We'll
come Valley, showed that the cause
of his death was acute alcoholism. Ac-
cording to the story told the police by
friends of the dead man, bet was
made as to the amount of liquor each
could drink. Jones is said to have
won the bet by drinking five half -pints
of moonshine Then he fell dead.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1927-11-05
STILL EXPLODES; AGED
MAN DENIES GUILT

Robert Glenn, 4105 Federal street, was
discharged in the 48th street court
Monday after being arraigned on
charges preferred against him by off,
GERS who rushed to his home after an
explosion. They learned that a still
had exploded. Glenn, who is past the
rs year mark, was swathed in bandages
but declared that he had been burned
by gasoline instead of moonshine.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1927-11-05
TIRE THIEF SENTENCED

William Baxter, I'll E. 63rd street,
was sentenced to six months in the
House Of Correction and fined $50 and
costs Friday in connection with tire
thefts. His alleged acconplice, William
Jones, 1922 st. Lawrence, is reported
to have been held for murder The
tires, according to the police, were the
property Of H. R. Fry, 739 E. And street.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1927-11-05
DR.. ALAN LOCKE TO
ADDRESS URBAN LEAGUE

TStA Alain locke, professor of philos-a
opl1y at Howard University and I'M
doubtedly the most outstanding scholar
of color in America, has been secured
as the principal speaker at the Elev-
enth Annual Dinner of the Chicago Ur-
ban League, Tuesday, November 22nd,
at the City Club of Chicago, 315 Ply
mouth court.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1927-11-05
DR.. WOODSON ADDRESSES
THE HUNGARY CLUR

PITTSBURGH, PA, Nov. PAT
meeting held here Tuesday for the AS
ISOLATION for the study of the authentic
historical facts concerning the colored
citizens in this country, DR.. Carter G.
WoodSon, well known historian, deliv-
cred the principal address before the
Hungary club at the Pittsburgh Cham
Der of Commerce
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1927-11-05
CUTS MAN ABOUT HIS WIFE

Walker Settles, 458 z. And street, So
years old, Steam-fitte-, was taken to
tae County hospital with laceration on
his throat shortly after midnight Fri
day He was cut by Charles Culpepper
during a quarrel over Culpepper's wife.
1 le carver was arrested.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1927-11-05
GIRL JAILED For ASSAULT

was sentenced to &C days in the county
jail Thursday after a jury in Judge
Grover Adams court found her guilty
Of an aggravated assault in connection
with the shooting Of Lucy Jackson on
April 9th last
New Britain herald., 1927-06-22
Smart Answer to Cop
 Ends in Double Arrest

Whats it to you?" was the re- tort of Paul Holjes of Clinton, N. J. and Robert Lester of Marlboro. when Officer George Collins asked them why they had set of Massa- chusetts automobile plates, about midnight. The officer brought them to the police station where Lieuten- ant Rival questioned them and held them the remainder of the night. They were released, however. after having satisfied Sergeant McAvay that they had committed no offense.
 According to their story. they had driven a truck to New Jersey, where they sold it. and were on their way back to Springfield when Officer Collins stopped them.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-22
Everything Is Ready,
 Byrd Tells Reporters

New Haven, June 22 R1Every. thing and everybody is ready for the ocean hop except the weather and the weatherman. Commander Rich- ard F. Byrd said as he made a dash for the train after commence. ment ceremonies at Yale university this noon. at which he had added to his list of honorary degrees one of Master of Arts.
 Commander Byrd received honor- ary degrees of civil engineer. master of science and doctor of laws in tho past few days prior to his coming to Yale.
 It had been expected that tho commander would stay for the alumni luncheon and speak to the host of alumni, but no sooner were the ceremonies over when he was escorted to the presidents room in Woolsey for a brief hand shaking and then left for the railroad sta- tion.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-22
JUDGE RESERVES AzUKAS DECISION
Hearing in Court on Zoning Or.
 dinanCe Concluded

Hearings on the mandamus ac- tion brought by Julia M. Azukas against Building Inspector A. N. Rutherford, to compel him to issue q permit to build two two-family house on Winthrop street were con- cluded before Judge Thomas J. Mal- Joy in the court of common pleas yesterday afternoon.
 A plea was made by Assistant Corporation Counsel NJ. H. Camp on behalf of the building inspector. Mr. Camp argued that instead of bringing action for writ of man. damus, Miss Azukas should have ap- pealed to the board of adjustment. Attorney Lawrence J. Colon for Miss Azukas argued that tHe proper ac- ton had been taken.
 Judge Malloy reserved decision.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-22
F0restville Aut0ist Is
 Fined and Sent to Jail

Meriden, June 22--Emil Red mann, 19, of Forestville was fined $50 and sentenced to jail for five days by Judge Thomas P. Dunne in the police court here today when the youth was arraigned on a charge of operating an automobile while under the influence of intoxi- eating liquor.
 The court at first imposed $100 fine but reduced 1t to $50 following plea by Judge Joseph NJ. Donovan of Bristol. counsel for the accused. Judge Donovan inforu,ed the court that his client drove 10 this city Knowing that he should not do so after having been drinking but banked on promise of state po- liceman" that he would not be molested. The youth said that the ; man. who claimed to De state of fcer stated that his name was "Richmond." The local police took , no action against the alleged inn personator of state officer on the ground that the offense took place in Forestville.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-22
City Items

Phoenix Temple of Honor will have a strawberry supper this eve ming at 6:s0 o'clock, followed at 8 o'clock by a regular meeting. The degree of Fidelity will be exempli- fled.
 Dugald McMillan, George A. Ma cauley. E. w. Pelton 0and W. L. Hatch will tell of their recent travels abroad at the meeting of the Rotary club tomorrow.
 The flag on the Burritt hotel Is being flown at half mast today in token of respect to the memory of Herbert Carl. president of the Kngstown. N. Y. Community ho- tel, who died yesterday.
 Suit for $4oO damages has been brought by the Hugh Reynolds Grain and Feed Co. through Cyril F. Gaffney. against Stewart Porter F. R. Porter and John A. Hoffman The writ is returnable in the city court the first Monday of July.
 The regular meeting Of Pride Cir cle. Lady Foresters, will be held in Red Mems hall, 277 Main street Thursday evening at 8 o'clock Delegates to the national convention at Atlantic City in September will be elected.
 Dr. Henry Lasch has purchased rroperty on Grove Hill of Myra w. Sloper and A. May Wilcox. The sale was made through Cox & Dunn.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-22
SPECULATORS ARE IN CONTROL AGAIN
Motor Shares Report Consider: able Liquidation

New York, June g CF-specula- tors for the advance continued in control of the price movement in today's stock market, but trading was relatively dull. A few soft spots cropped out. particularly in the oils and motors. but they failed to halt British bullish demonstrations in the rails and specialties. nearly a score of which attained new peak prices.
 Credit conditions were relatively easy. although some slight stiffening was expected on a return of the in. come tax checks to the banks. The weekly Steel Trade Reviews reported operations at slow pace, with little quickening expected before August. Crude oil production last week, again broke all records. but freight car loadings crossed the million mark for the ninth time this year.
 The department of commerce re- port showing a falling off in auto mobile production in May, compared with the same month last year, and the circulation of reports regarding the new Ford model. caused some liquidation of the motor shares, par ticularly those in the low and medi- um priced field. General Motors ran up two points, but lost it's gain by early afternoon, a~J renewed weakness developed in White and Cleveland.
 Marland sank to new low level when fresh liquidation developed in the oil shares. Railroad equipments responded to reports of new orders, and merger talk again influenced the buying of the tobacco shares Air Reduction, Union Carbide, American Chicle. Douglas Pectin, Reynolds Spring and Canada Dry were added to the list of new high records. Fer 1 tiizer shares were bought on reports Of improving business.
 Northwestern rails featured the carrier group, St. Paul preferred and preferred certificates. "00" common i and preferred. and Western Pacific 1 common all reaching new high ground, Canadian Pacific, Atchison and New York Central also recorded
 moderate gains.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-22
Present for Minister
 Who Is Leaving City

Rev Warren NJ. B.odgett. who will retire as minister of religious education at the First Congregation al church on July 1. was guest of honor at q banquet held by the Young Peoples society of the church last evening. MT. Blodgett, who has been counsellor of the society, was presented with an appropriate gift by the members. William Hasweil was toastmaster and called upon MT. Blodgett. Rev. Theodor. A. Greene, and Rev. Alfred D. Heininger. Fred crick Schmalz responded to the toast. "Our Girls" After the din- ner there was dancing. music being furnished by the society orchestra o: six pieces. About 30 persons were present. The dinirg room was lavishly decorated. The committee in charge consisted of Frederick Schmalz, Warren Brainerd, Miss Florence Tomkins, and Miss Irene Haigis.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-22
Hartford Division Car
 Men Are Dissatisfied

Hartford, June % P-The condi- tions of the annual working agree ment submitted to it's employees by the Connecticut company were re- fused by the men on the Hartford division at a meeting of the local union held here last night, it was announcs1 today by Superintendent John A. Kelly of the Hartford di- vision. The committees of three from each division union are in New Haven today presenting the results of the votes of last night to off cials of the company.
 It is understood that the company offered the same terms as last year. in regard to wages. with improve ments in working conditions. The demands which are to be made by the union have not yet been an- nounced.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-22
I5O EXCHANGEI1ES
 AT STATE DINNER
Ddegat@ From Nine Clubs Gath.
 CT at Mdiden

The annual convention of the Aftil- lated Exchange clubs of Connecticut was held yesterday at the Highland Country club. Meriden. . large dele- sation from the New Britain club at- tending. Representative from each of the nine clubs in the state were present. about 150 attending the din- ner held in the evening.
 Tho elections for the offices in the state club resulted in tho following appointments: President, Ed Don. nelly of Willimantic: first vice-presi- dent Judge Eddy of Canaan; sec- ond vice-president, John Walters of Bridgeport: third vice-president. Hugh Thompson of Meriden; secre- tary. John Huling of Hartford: treas- ures. John Merriam of Torrington: marshal. Ed sellow of Middletown: sentinel, Ed Smith of Southington.
 New Britain annexed two prizes during the days events. The morn- ing golf round went to Charles S. Bradley of this city and the first prize for tennis playing was won by Arthur Benson, 8 member Of the To- cal club. The afternoon golf award was given to Al Spear of Middletown.
 Willimantic was awarded the prize for being the model club. based on attendance at the state convention and other provisions. The 1928 state convention will be h d in that city. Entertainment during the dinner was furnished by The testers of this city and the Five Steppers of Hart ford.
 The convention was disappointed in the absence of National President Tom Bailey who had intended to at- tend the meeting. He wired his re- zrets stating that he was held up in Mississippi by the flood condi- tions
New Britain herald., 1927-06-22
Yale's Crews Practice
 Racing Starts on River

Gales Ferry, Conn.,. June 22 &- The varsity and junior varsity crews rowed up stream together this morn- ing, Coach Leader putting. them through series of racing starts. The varsity boat showed a little super- iority all the way and on the re- turn to quarters the second eight was forced to. maintain stroke of S5 to keep near the first eight strik- ing 34.
 The combination crew which will race tomorrow afternoon and the freshman crew were to have a short workout this afternoon.
 Valentine Chappell, regatta chair man. and w. A. Meikleham, referee, were in camp today making arrange ments for the correct laying out of the course. This afternoon they will take Yale and Harvard captains and coxswain down the river to ascertain if everything is all right Cor the race Friday. Later tho captains will toss for lanes. n
New Britain herald., 1927-06-22
CIVIL SUITS RECORDED

Suit for $1,00O damages has been brought by. Carl E. Ericson of New iLgton against Harry I. Keith, also Of Newington, through Angela Nj. I.acava. The writ is returnable in the court of common pleas, Hart ford. the first Tuesday of July. Deputy Sheriff Martin H. Horwitz served the papers and attached property Of the defendant.
 Paul Zehler. through C. F. Gaff- ney. has brought suit for s250 dam- ages against Steve RysEkewicz. The writ is returnable In the city court the first Monday of July and Con- stable Frank Clynes served the rapers.
 Suit for $29Q damages has been brought against William Dobrowol- ski by Joe Baranowski, through C, T.. Gaffney. The writ is returnablq in the city court the fourth Monday of June and Constable Clynes per formed service.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-22
Bound Over to Superior
 Court as a Burglar

Meriden. Conn.,, June 22 Rr James Gillespie. of 160 Mount Pleas ant street. was bound over to the criminal superior court by Judge T. F. Dunne in police court today after probable cause had been found on a charge of statutory burglary. John Meade, of 160 Mount Pleasant street, and Leonard Faeth of 49 Springdale avenue. were each sen fenced to ten days in jail on charges of burglary and fined s5 and costs on charges of intoxication. The three men have been living at a camp between Meriden and Ken sington for the past several weeks. Their arrest followed an attempted break at a meat market here early Tuesday morning.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-22
Elderly Greenwich Woman
 Dies at Her Home Today

Greenwich. June 22 R - Miss Mary Frances Dayton. descendant of one Of Greenwich's oldest families daughter of John Dayton, a former superintendent of the Greenwich Water company. died at Greenwich hospital today aged about 70 years.
 She was a niece of Henry Dayton, who when he died last month was the oldest commuter on the railroad between this town and New York and father of the Greenwich schools.
 Miss Dayton inherited a consid- erable fortune from her father who at one time was deputy sheriff of Fairfield county.