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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-23
INTEREST HIGH IN
Reported neglect
Simpson Family Landlord Denies
Help Was Needed
MRS. HOOKER STANDS PAT
LcSionnaircs Attend Officers School
Held in New Britain-School
Children Plan Entertainment In
Town Hall Friday Evening.

Denials and reiterations were the
order of the day today in local Of
fetal circles when further investiga-
ton of the conditions surrounding
the family of George C. Simpson of
the High Road which terminated IN
the death Of Mrs. simpson and her
infant child on Sunday morning.
Conflicting statements were COM
mon.
The first came from A. W. Hall,
Mrs. simpsons landlord, who denied
to a large degree statements made
by Mrs. Hooker, chairman of the
visiting nurse committee who, yes
terday described conditions in the
sick room. Mr.. Halls letter is as
follows:
Il am authorized by Mr.. George c.
Simpson to say that he deeply re-
grets the unnecessary publicity given
to his recent trouble.
He had not needed help till the
time of sickness came. During that
time much help in the shape of
cooked food and fruit came In,
which the family gladly received as
expressions Of neighborly sympathy.
since April he has worked stead
lily, receiving the rent of five-room
house, two quarts Of milk daily and
the wood he needed and a supply
of apples in all besides the payment
In money of his weekly wage.
He was surprised and hurt by
the article in yesterdays Herald. Mr..
Carter afterwards offered him gro
ceries which he refused saying he
had enough.
THE children were cared for by
their mother until they were nearly
recovered. When her brief illness
began, Mr.. Simpson was given his
time to care for her. He was aided
by the town nurse in her daily visits
which were permitted at that time
and by Mrs. Hooker in her frequent
visits as we'll as by the friendly gifts
of food for the family sent in by
neighbors who could not go to the
house because of the quarantine"
Mrs. H. Hooker today reiterated all
her statements which were made
yesterday and repeated the charges
that squalor and 1nsanitation ex-
listed in the sick room at the time OF
Mrs. Simpsons death. She stated
that according to the town nurse.
Miss Dalbey the Simpson children
were first noticed when the nurse
discovered them attending school at
tired without underwear although
the weather at the time was cold.
Mrs. Hooker's statement included
the fact that the father of the fam
lily was quarantined outside the sick
room and was admitted on Saturday
evening. when Mrs. Simpsons case
had developed into pleura pneu-
monia She further condemned the
action of Health Officer Roger M.
Griswold in recalling the town nurse
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-23
American Woman Has
LeOpards for Pets

Paris (UP)-Early promenaden.
in the Bots de Boulogne these days
have been astonished, and at first
little frightened, at the spectacle
of two leopards disporting them
selves on the lawns and capering
about the trees. They are pets of a
Chicago society woman, Mrs. John
Wentworth, who brought them back
with her after hunting trip in
Africa which she undertook with
her husband and party OF friends.
The animals are really cheetahs,
generally referred to as hunting
leopards." Mrs. Wentworth, who got
her pets when they were about
month old. said they respond easily
TO training and answer her calls Just
like well trained dogs. They grow to
the size of leopards but are not
harmful. They are housed In the
Partisan Zoo and their mistress
goes every morning to take them
out for a stroll. Mrs. Wentworth in-
tends to take them with her 10 Chi.
cago.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-23
TenlCo
Temco Bowling League

The HOLSTERS lost one game of
their nine-game lead in this weeks
matches of the Temco bowling
league at Harris alleys, but it was
no fault Of their own. The Crabs
played In luck. hitting the pins for
only 1890 against the Sharks 400
but winning two of the three strings.
In the second game every Shark
bowled over 100 and the team total
was 53S, but they curled up in the
other two strings.
The standing.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-23

peace after fight between him and
Thomas Anthony Jones partner
has now been arrested on similar
count, and the two men are out on
bail. The hearing will be held Sat
urday afternoon.
Farewell For Mrs. Jones
Miss Agnes Callahan entertained
last evening at her home. 143 North
Main street, Southington. it being a
George Washington party in honor
Of Mrs. Wallace F. Jones Of Bristol.
The evening was enjoyahly passed
in amusing games, dancing and mu-
sic. A party luncheon was daintily
served in colonial style. The guests
were office employees Of the Stand
ard Steel & Bearing. Inc, where
Mrs. Jones has been secretary for
several years, She is now leaving to
make her home in New York city.
She was presented with pretty gift
from her associates.
Edmund Toll Surprised
A surprise birthday party was
sprung on Edmund Toll at his
home on Kent street Monday night !
by a large number of his class |
mates at the high school. Games
were played, there were several mu-
steal numbers, and dancing was en-
joyed. A light lunch was served.
Funeral OF Edward Conlon
The funeral of Edward Conlon |
will be held tomorrow morning, with
services at o'clock at the Church
Of Our Lady of Mercy. The pastor,
Rev. Austin F. Munich, will offici-
ate.
Noman's Club Meeting
At the Woman's club meeting this
afternoon at the home Of Mrs. L. l.. |
Brastow on Strong court each
member wore some badge sig
nifcant of a well-known charac-
ter in American history The other
members engaged in a contest to
identify these.
Party for Primary Class
The primary class {. the church
of Our Saviour was entertained in
the parish house on the afternoon
OF Washington's birthday. Those
present were Alice Saunders, Jane
Saunders, Hazel Duffy, Dorothy
Flanders, Eleanor Purcell, Virginia
Moore, Lorraine Jerrolds, George
Eyrcs, Merrill Powers, William
Troeiich, Claude Stewart, Stanley
Stewart, Harry Roberts and Evelyn
Fanion.
Grange Notes
A number of the members of
Plainville Grange No. 54 will jour
ney to Avon on Thursday of this
week to be the guests of Avon
Grange. AS part of the program for
the evening the local Changers will
put on a short sketch and also pro-
vide one other number.
Next Tuesday "Neighbors Night"
will be observed at Plainvile Grange
and visitors from Bristol, West
Hartford, Nowington and Farming
ton will furnish the program for
the evening.
Tcmco Bowlcrs at Hartford
The Temco bowling league was
represented by two teams in the
Washington's Birthday bowling
carnival held yesterday at the |
Casino alleys in Hartford. The duck
pin team won its match from the r. .
G. Bent Co., the match being a two |
bail affair. The scores:
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-23

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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-23

the speaker at the regular monthly
meeting of the Parent Teacher asso-
citation Of the John J. Jennings
school on Burlington avenue this
evening. His subject will be The
History of Bristol"
Eagles Meeting
Bell City Aerie, Fraternal Order of
Eagles. will hold their regular meet
ing at o'clock this evening in
Eagles hall on Meadow street.
.. Mothers Club Meeting
The regular meeting OF the Moth
ers' club OF the Prospect NJ. f.
church will be held this evening at
the home of Mrs. Walter Porch OF
2o2 Center street. Miss D. Rull-
koeten, mental hygienist, will be the
speaker.
To Present Farce
Fascinating Fanny Brown"
two-act farce will be presented in
Firemen's hall. Forestville on Mon
day evening, February %, under the
auspices OF the barbecue committee
of the Sessions Clock company, For
estville. The music during the eve
ming will be furnished by the New
Departure orchestra.
Deyotions at st. Joseph's
There will be devotions in honor
OF st. Ann at st. Joseph's church
on next Saturday evening at 1890
o'clock
Tcrryville Youth With Cincinnati
Peter A. Jablonowski, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Alex JablonowsM Of 40
Orchard street, Terryville, left yes
terday for Orlando, Florida, to Join
the rookie squad of the Cincinnati
National league baseball team.
Jablonowski, in the opinion of
many baseball experts, should make
good in his first essay in major
league baseball. While pitching for
Waterbury in the Eastern league
last year. he was credited with
perfect game, the New Haven team
falling to garner a hit off his de-
livery. ....
Mayor Addresses Lions
Mayor John r. Wade addressed
the members of the Lions club at
an informal luncheon held at noon
today at the Bristol Elks club on
South street. The subject Of his talk
was City Government"
Fire Board to Meet
The regular meeting of the board
of fire commissioners will be held at
s o'clock Friday evening, February
20, in the council chamber In City
hall.
Grammar School League Schedule
The following games still remain
to be played on the schedule of the
two grammar school leagues:
A League: Wednesday, February
%, South Side VS.. St Joseph's at
Boys club: Thursday. February "a.
st. Anne vs.. John Jennings at the
John Jennings school gym; Wednes-
day, March 9, postponed game of
the John Jennings VS.. South Side at
the Boys club.
B League: February "a, Lutherans
VS.. Park street at the Boys club:
February rs, Forestville vs. North
Sides at Firemen's hail. Forestville;
March 1, North Side VS.. Park street
at Boys club; March 3, East Bristol
VS.. Lutherans. Firemen's hall, For
estville; March s. East Bristol VS..
North Side, John Jennings school
gym.
At the present time the Federal
Hill school is showing the way to
the other teams in the A league with
five wins and but one defeat. white
East Bristol tops the B league with
five victories and one defeat.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-23
Noman'S Club Meeting

At the Woman's club meeting this
afternoon at the home Of Mrs. L. L.
BraStow on Strong court each
member wore some badge sig
nifcant of well-known charac-
ter in American history. The other
members engaged in a contest to
identify these.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-23

There will be devotions in honor
OF st. Ann at st. Joseph's church
on next Saturday evening at 1890
o'clock.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-23

For the first time In the history OF
amateur boxing in nav Britain, q
Berlin fighter will step over the
ropes into the ring at the State
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-23
r. G.. Bent Co,
42l 463 SS4

The ten-pin team was not so sue
cessful. 1t could not locate the pins
and was defeated by the Spanish
War veterans. The scores:
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-23
Edmund Toll Surprised

A surprise birthday party was
sprung on Edmund Tolli at his
home on Kent street Monday night
by large number of his class
mates at the high school. Games
We're played, there were several mu-
steal numbers, and dancing was en-
joyed. A light lunch was served.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-02-23
Tcrryville Youth With Cincinnati
Mayor Addresses Lions

Mayor John r. Wade addressed
the members of the Lions club at
an Informal luncheon held at noon
today at the Bristol Elks club on
South street, The subject of his talk
was CITY Government
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-06-16
Van Sweringens Flatly
Refuse to Tell Little
Stockholders Anything

WASHINGTON, June 15.-An i'm
passe has been reached in the pro-
posed Van Sweringen railroad merger
and the full membership of the Inter-
state Commerce Commission may be
called upon today to straighten out
the tangle.
Persistent refusal Of o. P. Van
Sweringen, prime mover in the merg-
er plan, to answer questions propound-
ed by Henry w. Anderson, counsel
for a group of minority stockholders
Of the Chesapeake and Ohio opposing
the merger, relating to the steps by
which he and his brother M. J. Van
Sweringen and their associates, had
acquired control Of that road, brought
about a situation that may have far
reaching effect upon the proposed
merger.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-06-16
Lewis in Pittsburgh
To Defend Separate
District Contracts

PITTSBURGH, Pa, June 10. -
While the United Mine Worker dis
trict officials in his home town,
Springfield, ILL.,, are carrying on nego-
tiations with the employers for sep
arate agreement for Illinois, thus per-
manently breaking the solidarity Of
the miners union and its ability to
strike as a unit, international Presi-
dent John L. Lewis has arrived here
to make a series of four speeches.
The policy of separate agreements
is defended by Lewis. He promises
the workers in this rather radical sec
tion of the country that they will re-
ceive all the support of the union in
their struggle with the Pittsburgh
Terminal Coal and the Pittsburgh
Coal companies, both of which are
trying to run open shop, without any
union agreement at all
Lewis, in an interview, stated that
"the strike is progressing satisfac-
torily."
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-06-16
FAIL TO Terribly
WORKERS BY new
ARREST TACTICS

Continued from P0ge One)
policeman. Suddenly the car swerves
to the curb and two of the yeggs leap
out. A steel bar flashes in the sun
light. "A human frame crumples up.
The car speeds away.
A group of workers gather; first
aid is administered. A horrible cash
oozes blood. The police break into the
group and arrest all those nearby.
Obstrueting traffic.
One sees them mingling in the
crowds. Dope fiends, professional
sluggers and "carvers."
A patrol wagon loaded with strik-
ers dashes by at break-neck speed.
They sing defiantly,
Solidarity Forever,
The Union makes us strong.
200 Arrested.
There were over 200 strikers ar
rested yesterday. Here and there one
saw torn coat or a face twisted
with pain, eloquent testimony of the
Cossack method employed by the New
York police.
For two hours these thousands OF
strikers offered their show Of power
to the Association Of Fur Manufac-
turers. In the face Of murderous bru-
tally and the threatening hoofs of
the mounted police they held che line.
A more splendid show of grit and
Observation-Disclosures would be difficult
to find.
Here is an indefinable something
that grips the CUTS. Here is cour-
age that belittles battlefield heroism.
AS one load of truly heroic strikers
are being hustled off to the police
station colored porter Of nearby
building shouts, "Give m a hand
dems the boys" The passersby cheer
and wave their hats.
A few hours later in the Jefferson
Market Police Court the sounds of
singing and cheering floated up from
the cells into the dingy court room.
The court is crowded with sJ1npathiz-
ers and fellow strikers.
lowering about one sees the enc
mics Of these pluclsy fighters. Who
are they? Vicious-faced policemen.
Pallid, shuffling gunner, snivelling
rats, the human offal of a great city.
Hugh Frayne and Edward F. Nc
Grady, the cringing stool-p;peons for
the American Federation os Lahcr
and the Association of Fur Manufac-
turers, come into, the courtroom. AS
though 1t were prearrangei there is
bursts Of singing from the cells be-
low. II ia quite audible.
On the Line! On the Iinel
On the picket, on the picket line.
And let Frayne kick,
He's the bosses pick
Come and picket on the picket line.
Later in the day all but six Of the
200 arrested strikers were dismissed
by Judge Rosenbluth. The six were
sentenced to one day imprisonment.
have been In war, but have yet
to see anything which will compare
to the indoinitable courage and quits
displayed yesterday by the striking
man and womsn--on the picket line.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-06-16
Another Mine Local
Demands Violation
Of Sheriff'S UkaS0
(By Worker Correspondentl


BROWNSVILLE, Pa, June TO-
Following closely in the path of other
militant local unions of the United
Mine Workers Of America, Local
1880 (Lilly Mine) has adopted a reso-
luton demanding of the officials of
the union that they quit half-hearted
measures, and come out for mass
violation Of the illegal and arbitrary
order Of the sheriff Of Washington
county, which prohibits picketing.
The union members feel confident
that many other locals will take
similar action. Their resolution is
identical with the one adopted at
Avella, and points out that:
WHEREAS, such an order of the
sheriffs is an arbitrary and unwar-
ranted act aimed to help the coal
operators to break the union, and
WHEREAS, the present system
Of picketing, where the union men
are prevented from coming together
in large groups and TO speak to the
strike-breakers is ineffective.
"RESOLYED, that we call upon our
international and District Presidents
to fight against this vicious order of
the sheriffs by organizing mass pick
citing at number Of mines in viola
ton Of the sheriff's orders and that
our District and International Presi-
dents shall lead this pieketing in or
der to bring the question of the right
to picket TO the attention of all work
ers and the public at large"
The other resolution calling for
more effective relief measures de-
mands:
THAT we call upon the Inter
national officials of the UMWA to
Immediately place 1870 strike as
sessment during the period of the
strike upon all miners now at work
IN the anthracite and the union BIZ
luminous districts, the money so col
lected to be used entirely for strike
relief.
THAT we request the Interna-
tional officials of the UMWA to i'm
mediately issue a call for financial
assistance for the miners and to urge
the American Federation of Labor to
issue similar appeal.
"3.-That we call upon the district
officers of District No. 5 to stimulate
the collection of relief from labor
unions and sympathizing elements in
Western Pennsylvania, and should
urge other districts Of the UMWA to
do likewise.
THAT local unions Of the UNI
w A shall take the initiative in form
irg local relief committees in anil
centers' to be made up of
representatives of miners unions and
friendly local unions of other trades,
Tor the purpose Of raising funds for
the relief Of the miners on strike"
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-06-16
DELEGATES REPRESENTING MAJORITY
OF union Line Up With The LEFT WING
Continued from Page One)

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its attention on New York and neg
lected the scattered locals, reversing
the whole conception of the interna-
tional union. Manager Ben Gold of
the New York Joint Board in an
hours address reviewed the unions
plight in the leading fur centers and
called for a great organization cam
paign and for progress in amalgamat-
ing the needle trades. Eight thousand
New York furriers are enlisted with
the Joint Board, he declared, 1900
having been enrolled as members be-
fore the strike and 1000 joining dur
ing the present strike.
Gold exposed the claim of Matthew
Woll that, 10000 furriers had regis
tered with the international pointing
out that there are not that many fur
riers in New York City.
"The leaders of the International
are desperate" their statement says,
"and they are aware Of the fact that
they are fighting a losing battle.
He declared that ~ members of the
Associated Fur Manufacturers, Inc.
have made settlements with the joint
board and asserted that the Joint
Board has issued 1900 striking cards,
1900 to workers in Associated shops
and 1,7O0 to unemployed workers.
Gold declared that the right wing
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-06-16
A Vital Struggle.

The Furriers' strike is of vital i'm
portance to the future of the Amer
lean Labor Movement. It is impor-
tant not only as strike of thousands
of workers against their bosses, but
also because it is the reply of the
progressive and left wing labor move
ment to the betrayal of the leaders of
the American Federation of Labor,
and an answer to the gangsterism of
Sigman-McGrady and Company.
The sympathies Of labor are with
the courageous furriers. But what
the strikers need now is material sup
port. The entire reaction is united
against them. To enable them to
carry on their fight to victory $4,000
is needed. This money can only be
raised by the working class.
Every worker must buy at least
one bond ranging in price from $40 to
500, that was issued by the Furriers'
Strike Fund and Relief Committee.
Every bond is guaranteed. It is a
short term loan payable on demand.
Every worker must also get a ticket
for the Coney Island Stadium Concert.
The Joint Defense Committee has de-
cided to devote the proceeds of this
affair to the Strike Fund and all those
who buy their tickets Immediately will
thus help win the strike.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-06-16

expulsion and reorganization policy
is demoralizing the Unien and called
for peace and unity as the only hope
for revitalizing the organization.
Won't Legalize Packed Convention
The Unity Committee decided that
if the 81 right wing delegates from
New York are allowed to vote on the
expulsion of the joint board unions,
all its delegates will withdraw from
the convention in order not to legal
ize its acts and proceed to New York,
where great rallies will be held with
the striking furriers. A conference
will be sought with President Green
of the A. f. of L. who responded cor
daily to the Toronto Joint Boards
suggestion for peace and unity.
l. Shiplacoff, Pocket Book Workers,
Morris Feinstone, United Hebrew
Trades and Louis Berger, Neckwear
Workers were brought down from
New York today to bolster the ma
chimes vicious onslaught on the left
wing. Shiplacoff pledged 1000 scab
guards for each furrier picket in the
present strike.
Abe Cahan and B. Vladeek Of the
Forward, invited to speak, could not
be present but sent best wishes in
the fight on Communism, and against
the Left Wing furriers, that is,
against the rank and file of the union.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-06-16
Die-Hards of Britain
In Propaganda Drive
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Continued from Page One)
secured wool, rags, yarn, worsted and
wooden cloth have been lost to the
Bradford wooden area of England by
the police raid on the ARGOS and Rus
sian Trade Delegation Building.
This is the estimate given by the
London correspondent of the Daily
News Record, a New York textile
paper. He is quoting Ben Riley, a
member of parliament.
For the Is months ending March
81, Russia had paid 100000 pounds
for Bradford goods, said Riley, and
orders had greatly increased since.
Thousands Of workers were employed
on Russian orders.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-06-16
Alta Girl!

We received a check for 500 wit
the following letter from Los Angeles
eve, a group of five girls, who liv
together, were considering some wa.
of raising money for the fighting
Cloakmakers and Furriers. We err
ranged a dinner and charged every
guest present 81. This dinner brought
in $50 which we are sending you.
With greetings, we are Jennie New
man, Eva BACON, Sadie Markowitz,
Rose Kaplan, Freda Ashkenudze."