New Britain herald., 1928-12-14
WOMAN FIGHTS OFF
 ATTACK BY MALE
Harley Leach, Accused by Mrs.
 Agnes Wilson, Arrested
HELD ON SERIOUS CHARGE
Fire Causes 5000 Damage in Peters Biock-Threc Bremen Promoted and Six Apkointed-Health League Has Annual Election.

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 Harley Leach. 22. of 14 East Main street, Plain>ille is being held at police headquarters without bonds on a charge of assault with attempt to rape following an alleged attack on Mrs. Agnes Wilson of Mills street this morning.
 shortly after 8 o'clock, Mrs. Will son, who is employed as clerk in the Green Stores on Main street, Tn accordance with her usual custom was walking along Brightwood road on her way to work. The street winds through a lonesome stretch of woods and is used principally by persons living in the Endee Manor who work in the central part of the city. As she reached the turn in the road near Rockwell Park. she looked around and noticed Leach some dis tance away but walking in the same direction. Upon looking around a second time she noticed that he had gained on her considerably and . few moments later Leach bounced on her back hurling her to the ground. She fought her assailant, at the same time screamed for help and told Leach that she knew him. Leach became alarmed and disappeared in the woods.
 Mrs. Wilson. although prostrated, managed to make her way to the home of James P. Jennings. Bright wood road. and the police were notified of the assault.
 Sergeants Daniel McGillicuddy and Henry Jeglinski and Officers Aldie Brault and Edward O'Connor went to the scene in the police car but no trace of Leach could be found. The police returned to headquarters and few minutes later Officer OConnor, who was walking down North Main street. espied a man, who was concealng himself behind one Of the steel pillar. on the Main street railroad bridge. saunterine past. the policeman saw the man answered the description given by Mrs. Wilson and he took him to headquarters where he was identified by his intended victim,
 When questioned by the police. Leach stated that he had been work ing in the vicinity of Terryvile av- enue recently painting roofs He did L,,< formed by his employers to report Tor duty this morning. It had been hls custom. he pointed out. to walk 10 his work along Brightwood road.
 Mrs. Wilson was in such a highly nervous state following her eyperi- ence that she was unable to report to her duties at the Green store to- day. She was taken to her home by sergeant Henry Jeglinski.
 Leach is scheduled to appear jn police court on Saturday morning.
 The Leach family formerly lived In this city and is we'll known to the lccal police authorities. according 10 Chief Of Police Ernest T. Belden. The older Leach was in court on several occasions and was finally or dered out of town. Since that time the family has been living in Plain vile.
 Bremen Promoted
 Three regular members of tbe flre department received promotions and six new tiremen were appointed at special meeting Of the board of hre commissioners held in the city council chamber last evening.
 Lieutenant George Brannan Of Welch Fire company wa. raised 10 the rank of captain and will be placed in charge Of Engine Company No. 5. located in the new frehouse recently completed at the corner of farmington avenue and Lewis street.
 George Graham. a fireman attach- ed to Hose Company No. 2. wa, pro- noted to the rank of lieutenant and under the present plans will be as. signed to Engine Company No. 5 also.
 Fireman James Doyle. also Of Hose Company No. 2. was raised to the rank of lieutenant and will un- doubtedly remain on duty at his present quarters. Thi. will necessj- tate the transfer of Lieutenant Clarence Lysaaght to Welch Fire company. Forestville. where he re- sides.
 The following men were appointed regulars but their assignment ts contingent upon their successful passage of the required physical ex- amlnations of the department:
 Robert Walsh, Charles Fortunate Richard Od'um. William Sample George Dietricht and Thoma. F