New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
Arthur Aaronson, Pos- ing as Buyer of Rub- Der Factory Site, Ad- mits Larceny in Vir- ginia.
J. C. Loomis Lays Snare for Fugitive's Capture by Appearing Credulous But Checking Up on Story.
FINANCIER-SLEUTH 7
 BAGS HIS QUARRY

Introduced yesterday at the meet. Ing Of the New Britain Rotary cIuh as 'B. Sachs of San Francisco" an alleged swindler of many aliases is today being held by the polio. awaiting extradition to Newport Ne"s, Va. as the result of PreH. dent John c. Loomis of the Com. merclai Trust Co.,, turning detective, The prisoners correct name is Arthur Aaronson, according to his lawyer, Attorney Morris D. Saxe. al. though the police continue to refer to him at Sachs"
 Sachs" came to New Britain tuesday. He registered at the Bur. rltt hotel but not having any bag. gage in his possession excited .us. picion.
 After being located in the hotel ne went to the Davidson & Leven- thai department store where he in. troduced himself to Samuel David. son and A. J. Leventhal as Benja- min Sachs, of the Pioneer Rubber 1 Mills, Inc. Of San Francisco. He stated that he was a member of tbs 1 1lrm. his father and brother beinx joint owners of the company. Mr. Levonthal is acquainted in San Francisco and the fact that the man mentioned the names of a number of prominent families there, indi- cated that at least he knew the city. He said he was looking for a fac. tory site here.
 He was taken in tow by Mir. Da- vidson who introduced him to President William E. Atwood of tho New Britain Trust Co., and Presi. dent Loomis of the Commercial Trust Go.
 Inspects Factory Sites"
 Explaining to MT. Loomis that he was looking for a plot of ground comprising about four acres, upon which he wanted to build a factory to cover one acre. he was shown about the city. Property owned by the Shurberg Co. on Franklin street, property owned by the Towers Brick Co.,. and several other sites in the city. which might be available for factory purposes were shown by MT. Loomis to the visitor" All tho time, the banker his suspicious aroused by the fact that Sachs car ried no business card, was having the man investigated.
 Telephoning to MT. Davidson to ask what he knew about Sachs. MT. Loomis was told absolutely nothing" The Pioneer Rubber Mills. Inc. was checked up and shown to be million dollar firm.
 The banker Wednesday sent . night letter to the rubber firm ask ing for information about Sachs" He was advised by telegram req ceived yesterday to have the latter held as crook who was wanted in Newport News, Va, for swindling . bank.
 Gives Banker Toy Balloons
 Mir. Loomis notified the police de- partment and Sergeant Patrick J. O'Mara and Detective Thomas J. Feeney were sent to arrest Sachs. The policemen went to the Burritt hotel to await their man.
 In the meantime, Sachs, un- suspicious that the local police were looking for him, returned to the Commercial Trust Co, and present. ed Mir. Loomis with a handful of toy rubber balloons. which he said were samples of the product Of tho firm he represented, asking MT. Loonis to take them home to the family with his compliments.
 Leaving the bank he returned to the hotel, but entered by way of Eddy Bros. X Co.,, where he asked quotations on several stocks. then walked into the hotel lobby where he was apprehended.
 Guest at Rotary Luncheon
 Shortly before noon yesterday Sachs" telephoned Mir Loomis n- viting the banker to be his guest for luncheon. He was informed that it was Rotary Day and was invited 10 be the bankers guest at the Rotary luncheon. He accepted the invita- ton and was publically introduced during the luncheon as "B. Sachs, from San Francisco" The intro- duction was acknowledged with graceful bow by the guest and the customary applause from the club members.
 Making every effort to allay sus- picion that the man was suspected for anything. except that which he represented himself Mir. Loomis also introduced him to the New Britain club where he was extended the courtesies of the club, in order to make him believe, his story was being accepted here.
 When arrested he simulated aa attitude of offended dignity ard in-