New Britain Herald Newspaper, June 10, 1920, Page 1

« = Maid Early ™ News of the World | By Associated Pres. ESTABLISHED 180. f — ——— ——— — 'NEW BRITAIN HERAL NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 1920 -TWELVE PAGES. (T l Bet PRICE T 'DANGER OF SPLIT IN G. O. P. RANKS IS LES 'AS COMPROMISE PLANK ON TERMS OF LEA( OF NATIONS FINDS FAVOR WITH COMMT LEONARD MALLORY COMMITS || SUICIDE IN HIS APARTMENT . Assistant Purchasing | ARRIVAL OF POLICE Agent at American Hardware Corp. Ends Life by Shooting. LBACCOUNTS STRAIGHT, OFFICIALS DECLARE ! i Body is Found in His Room At New Britain Club By This Fore- “% moon. L) «# Leonard B. Mallory, assistant pur- chasing agent for the American Hard- ¢ ware corporation, ended his life by plelde In his apartment in the New "Hritain club sometime during the dght. His lifeless form was discov- Sergd shortly after » o'clock this morn- Nk by a chambermald. The body, fully clothed, lay nlongside the bed 4n the room, and in the dead man's hand gripped a 32.calibre Iver Johnson revolver Examination of "np body showed that one shot had heen fired into the left side of th body just below the heart, and in the Opinion of Medical Examiner Dr. W german Lyon, the left lung was punc- red and death was probably instan- . faneous. was Body Is Diseosersd, Y The officlals of the Ameriern Fard. “Mre corporution were shocked this Smorning the news of “Len” WMallory's net was mado known to them. Just what time he did the rash act i not known, there being no one about the ¢lub who heard any shot fired last night. This morning when Mr. Mallory did not report at the of- "fee of the company, A. N. Abbe, pur- chasing agent of the corporation fearing that yw assistant might be 4l went o the New Britahi cluh. He SPOke.io Manager Einer Nellson about Mr, Mallory, and one of the maids was sent to hix apartment She found the door unlocked, and, on en- tering. was horrified to find the dead body lying on the She Imm dintely reported the fucts to Manag NeMson and Mr. Abbe Mr. Abbe ) the roo after viewing his" Eefertd he locked the | Omefals of the corpors- apprised of the a and Charles R, Parsons T. Kimbal!l re- to tune police Detec JN Nichardson was Thomas W. Grace | ! ; when floor lon were W' e-President nnd Secretary ported the case tive Sergeant A Sdetalled by Captain to the George place Left The examination b * aminer Lyon showed a g on the left side of the body had “the appearance of having Peen dead for several hours. Careful search of the failed to disclose ny letter or that would throw Jight on the suicide he body was Fned over to B. C. Port ons T Accounts ANl Straigh Representative the go'the apartment nnd whil talked with Secretary G of the compa® He was unable to throw nny light on the act of Mr. Mallory In answer (0 u question re- garding any at t Viactory. My There Is not a chance of . Mr. Mallory ha Mew Britain club for se al months BTe has attended to his duid the eoncern in hix customary religious manner, wax there up to yester- day noon. He did return to his gosk yesterdny ¥rom what “ean be learnecd day M mround the city vesterday lagt evening was seen valet for Philip Corbin, between and 8 o'clock. He was th his way to his room, which fifth floor of the bullding From the position that the body was found in this morning, it is prob- able that Mr. Mallory stood small mirror on the north wall of tha room while he firea fatal The bed had been undisturhed T was with surprise ) that the news of the geived by Mr. Mallory's lates the factory. There ix who Intimate with him who would venture ni opinion he committed the act. While he has not been living with his wife for the past few month b was sald this morning prom officiul of the American Hard gorporation that there had been no pstrangement bhetween No Letters, Medical Ix- ping wound pdy The room note 3 of press went there they T. Kimball finuncial difileulty said thin living at tho Kimban sucn a % at and not afternoon he wpent the and by “Harry,” N on is on the before a the shot. horroy re suici was no one i~ s Lo wWhy by a them, on s Elcven (o, PREVENTS TRAGEDIES Probable Murder of Child And Suicide of Mother Thwarted. A probable murder and suicide was averted by the timely rival of the police at corner of Broad and High street rushed there telephone this noon ar- a house at the The response 1o a by the woman with a police in call received Captain headquar- revolver and a carving knife was about to end the life of her daughter and then commit suicide. Motarcycle Officer Willlam Haves and Officer Thomas Dolan went to the scene. Th found Mrs, Josephine Sadis, aged 22, in a greatly exeited condition. She reiterated her threats to kill her daughter and then herseif. She was taken to the police station and being held on a technical charge of breach of peace. According to he™ story, her life since her marriage with Joseph Sadis, at present an inmate in the state reformatory at Chesbire, has been a hard one. The husband, who was committed from this city for burglary at Louis Fodt's place on Arch sireet on the night of September 1918, was a worthless sort of an individual. The woman says she mar- ried him on August 18, 1915, in Hartford. Shortly after this he was werested in Hartford for alleged com- plicity 1o the arson cares in that city, The charges were no. proven. He agnin fell into the meshes of the law for annoying women in that city. It was only a short time after the ar- rival of the couple here that he was sent away. That the Grace at lers that a woman re intended o curry out her threat can be seen in the fact that she has purchased re- volvers twice within a week. The first one was taken (rom her by her mother-in-law. This morning she j went to & second-hand store and pur- sed a 22-calibre aytomatic. It was with this gun - Gnd an aluminum carving knife that she intended to 4o the killing, she says. She was closeted Sergeant A. J. |} tale of life was not of marital bliss, when 22 v was to with Detective hardson, and her the sweet dream She married, she ars old, and her hope obtain a goad husband When asked by the detective if she had intended to kill her child, she nodded her head in the affirmative. She has been working of late in Main strect coffee house. She will be arraignd in colirt tomorrow morn- ing. said, then WOMEN MAY BOLT Suffrage Leaders in Chicago Urge Anti-Republican - Action Till Party \dopts Equal Suffrage Views. Chicago, June 10.—Virtually republican devoid of hope that leaders here will urge the governors of Vermont and call special legis- lative sessions to pass on the suffrage amendment, members of the national women’'s party prepared today to intensify their picketing attack on the convention Pickets we sent out with hanners ealling upon the voters to ballot agaist the republican party until it took more decisive action on equal suflrage “The sitnation looks darker than it ever has since we Chicago.” Mrs. Abby Scott Baker de- clared “We shall sharpen our at- tack from now on unless something is done. Our actions may lead to ar- rests but we are ready for any emer- gency, for we are tired of waiting.” Connecticut to today ‘ame 1o George Shafer to Speak At H. S. Commencement Principal George Shafer of the State Normal school at Willimantic bas epted invitation extended by tho local schoo! committee and will be the speaker at the high school commencement exercises at tha Ly- m theater, June 25. Mr. Shafer i< a prominent educator and considered a capable speaker. an ce PASSAIC HAS 63,824, Washington, June 10.—Passs J.. 63,524, increase 9,051 or 16.5 per cent.; Monessen, Pu., 18.1 increase 6.404 or 54.4 per cent; Passaic coun- ty, New Jersey, #dntaining Paterson, 259,145, increadd 43,246, or 200 per cent. ROOT RESOLUTION PROVIDE FOR AGREEMENT ABROAD Chicag June 10.—Omitting all endorsement of the pending league covenant the Root reso- lution provides for a new agree- ment with other nations which shall include a tribunal for the settlement of internat 1 dis- putes. It was prepared by Senator Root before his depar- ture for Europe but has been modified considerably by the sub-committee. APPROVAL VOICED | OF SENATE ACTION Committee Concurs in Recenté Peace Resolntion ' AGAINST ARMENIA MANDATE Ineffective Policy in Mexico Is Scored and Plan Would Be to Have Party Pledge Itself to Maintain Agaimst International Line. Order Chicago, June 10.—As the | committee on resolutions conference began in a desperate effort to con- clude its work and lay a completed platform before the convention at to- | day’s session, the remainder of the full resolutions committee began its consideration of other planks agreed upon last night by the sub- committee. These inolude an industrial tions declaraiion from which ence to anti-sirike legislation been omitted: a plank blaming depreciation of money values for sub- rela- | refer- had | the the nment ownership or operation railroads; and one expressing in gen- eral terms, without mention of a cash bonus, the gratitude and generosity of the party to former service men. There also was a plank asking for prompt ratification of the woman suffrage amendment but the sub- committee voted against inclusion of any direct reference to prohibition. Hits Mexican Policy. The tentative draft also condemned President Wiison's Mexican policy, declared no Mexican regime snould be recognized until willin® and able to give adequate guarantces for pro- tection of American rights, and pledged the republican party to a “consistent, firm and effective policy toward Mexico that shall enforce re- spect for the American flag”” and pro- | tect American citizens and property. | There s no direct reference to | intervention in Mexico but. it was | declared that the party should stand | for “insistence upon the maintenance | of order” in Mexico. The proposal for a mardate over Armenia was con- demned and the action of congress in passing a peace resolution ap- proved. COUGHLIN BABY WELL KIDNAPPERS ASSERT Parents Get Letter From Savannah Saying Child Will Be Re- turned if Price Is Paid. Norristown, Pa., June 10.—Hope of zetting into communication with the | kidnappers of 13 months old Blakely Coughlan revived today with the ar- rival of a second letter from Savan- nah, G The writing identical of a letter received from four days azo No attempt is made to disguise the handwriting but the spelling and punctuation indicate the writer had deliberately feigned ignorance. The letter follows: “Whin you are convinced about the right party having vour child thin I will deal with you if it isent too late. | The chiid is well at present. “I can hear your wife sobbing. She has iy svmpathy. But I am into it now and don’t intend to be cau t at| my own game. I don't needd the child, but 1 do needd the mony (the word money heavily underscored) So this is a warning to be very careful for I am not asleep. “You will never get your child until I have gotten the money and saved myself.” is with that Savannai WILL RATION York. June 10.—Rationing of E as in war time wilk go into ef- fect in hotels and restaurants all over the country on Jung 23 \ rmin Riley G *|| Piloted by John T. King, Sproul Is Looking For G. O. P. Support in Case of Party Breach Chicage, June* fu.—~John T. Kinge { retiring nitional commiftegian from { Connecticut, that friends i of Governor Sproul were not antagon- high cost of living: ene opposing gov- i izing any other candidate, as they of | wanted to be in a position to make PROUR said today he best of their opportunity if a ~cak cames among the leading can- 4B tes for the presidential nomina- tion. “Wele-: good friends with all of them a J a break comes it will be a pretty pill he said. WOOD, LOWDEN OR HOOVEMN. BUT NOT JOHNSON, IS OPINION AT CONVENTION Western Senator Apparently Not Wanted By “That Be—Conn. Leans To- ward Illinois Man. (By forni; wren into tt tainty is and thing without Herald Chicago, June Scnator Hiram Johnson from furnisher the only to the westerne Old Guard is can to smooth precipitating a doing fight on floor of the convention. At their one, ing any candidate, sidetrack Johnson convention. choice of one of the more prominent candidates is de; eliminat California the postponcrent tion procecedin that the Chicago hotel men are work- ing to delay action for the benefit of Trading ses sions are going on in all of the prin- cipal headquarters and in the various meeting places of the ing to from for their the present task although steer their ship away from the rocks | of discord before the finish of toda)’s proceedings. Would Sidetrack The reactionary faction is not play- quest for own writing, seems an they able may be Johnson. in its but is merely favorites trying It appears now ed, the This the big lical is the of and not cry pocketbooks. factions would control the convention. When it appears that enough dele- gates are lined up to assure the nom- one man without too fight the convention will ination extended a of any actually come down 1o busincss. Oppose Johnson's Platform. The fight will not be carried to the floor of (Continued on Tenth the if the which assembly wishes Page). WEATHER. 5T Forecast for New Britain and Fair. warmer tonight; y cloudy. Powers Staff Correspondent.) 10.-—The ubiquitous Cali- monke h that has thus far been thrown cogs of the thus far smooth- running G. O. P. machinery as delaying proceedings ap the Uncer- ude preciably, every- things over the however, almost hopeless ! Wood. Lowden or be the choice of the that be- senator reason the conven- the old cry thut o1d to present the rance of a smooth running con- FINDS FATHER WAS BEHEADED BY REDS| Local Man Returns From Russia After Partially Successful Race With Bolshevik Army. Harry Gitlitz. a lacal clothing mec- chant, has returned from Russian Poland after a hurricd journey to that country in an attempt to reach the home of his parents before the Bol- shevik forces devastated the country. He successful, how- eve with his mother and sister oniy, his father having been victim to a most brutal killing by agents of the “Reds”. According to information received Mr, Gitlitz, his.father, who was well past middle age. was captured by the anti-government forces and as he pleaded for his life, was put to death. The body shawed indications of painful death and when found w. decapitated. The victim's wife and daughter were spared, however, and the local man hurried them out of the country, bringing them to this was only partly and returned use of the chaotic conditions 1n and the slow movement for travel, it took months for Gitlitz to reach his destin- ation and « th of time to return to the United States. City Laborers to Get Temporary Pay Boost At the next mecting of the common council a resolution will be introduced to empower the heads of departments who desire to observe a half-holiday the daily pay of laborers so that they may earn in 5 1-2 days the same amount as was formerty rmed in six days. If the resolution s, it -will be optional with the department heads to observe or not to observe the holiday { Diehl Given Degree At Maine University L. Philip Di:hl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Phflip Diehl of this city, has been awarded the degree of Bachelor of Arts at the University of Maine. He s a member of the Deita Tan Delta fraternity. Diehl will leave shortly for Boston, Mass., wnerc he has ac- cepted a place W “ large busine | standpoint All Danger Not Over Howeve ceptance of Elibu Root’s S holding Senate Stand But 1 Specific Terms For Ratifics Till 4 P. M. Johnson Says First Assualt Of Internationalism Has Been Met and Defeated. Coliseunt, Chicago, June 10.—After a session of less than a half hour the republican national convention re- cessed until 4 o'clock this afternoon. when the report of the platform com- mittee is to be-presented. Johnson Is Pleased Senator Johnson declared 'today that ia the contesi over the platform section on the League of Nations the first assault of internationalism and international bankers on the republi- can party had been met and defeated. It had been charged by the Johnson- Borah group that the Crane plank “had its birth in Wall street.” The compromise plank was de- scribed by Senator Borah as estab- lishing these three principles for which the irreconcilables had con- tended: om cation. Commendation of the senate for re- fusing to ratify. A statement that any future league must be in accord with American ideals and the principles of Washing- ton. jon of any pledge for ratifi- Others Seem Satisfied. Senator Borah said that as the treaty plank had been approved by Mr. Mills he presumed it was also ac- ceptable to former Senator Crane, who was understood to have kept in touch with Mr. Crane by telephone. Chairman Waison said in his opin- jon the treaty plank would not aid nor injure any of the candidates. He said all could stand ca the agreed provision. _..._TA-» e TRAXSPORTATION TALK of Commerce Has As %1 Chamber Railroad Officials Guests at Shuttic Meadow Club. At a dinner giveu by the Chamber of Commerce to officials of the New York, New Haven & Hartford rail- road at the Shuttle Meadow untry club this noon, the transportation question was discussed from the of the manufacturer and the railroads. The invited guests to- day were: G. M. Wood, &eneral freight agent; Robert Hackett, assist- ant to Vice President Campbell of the New Hawven road: J, O. Hallid su- perintendént of transportation; J. L. Leach, the local freight agent. The speakers 10id of the abnormal freight pressure that has been put on the railroads since the war, and said that the railroads had little time to prepare for the added transporta- tion requirements that they ve been force to meet. During the war, the railroads were pressed to capac with the result that the roiling received hard usage, and the short- age of man power resulted in the necessary repairs being retarded. The coal question was, and is ser , for the existence of the railroads center around coal and labor. The efficiency of the railroads is in direct proportion to the seriausness of the shortage of the supply of these {wo necessities. The local condition was also re- viewed for the manufacturers and the speeches were along the general line of improving economic conditions that both the factories and railroads have to face. TENDERED DINNER. Members of Interchur Hear Growth of Organization. and Mrs. F, (. Platt of 32 Grove Hill entertained the members of the Survey committee of the Inter- church World Movement at the New Britain club this noon with a din- ner. Professor William J. Myers of Hart- ford presided. Reports on church and comimunity survey in New Brit- ain were given, showing a number of intercsting maps and charts relative to the growth of this city’s church or- ganizations. The findings of the re- port became the permanent property of the churches co-operating of this city. The work of following up sur- . %1 .he churches upon these findings was committed to a committee composed as follow: Rev. John L, Davis, Rev. William Ross, Rev. H. W. ier, Rev. George . C. Hill, Rev. M. D. Camp, Mrs, A. E. Mills, G. Platt, Mrs. F. G. Platt, Miss MacAule; Mrs. Chase, Peter Crona, Mrs. G. E. Root, Walter H. Hart, L. W. Bruemner, X1 S Borisans S Movement F. Leaders Co lutions G prove o Chicago, J nations plank was accepted mise today b resolutions sul The ank,| position of th declare specifi of the treaty Ogden Mills, o tative of the on the sub-co bers generally] of a complete It was said possibility of danger of bre; question on th had not entire| All the me! mittee howevy the developm: serted that | was over. O The agreen conference att of Massach senate leader, Borah deciare had taken a s tipn of the tu to the conve The membe declined to gi plank, saying hour or two giving it to The plank mainder of t be »& <¢emmittee bul | every confiden sub-committee virtually with: Accepted 1w leaders, the given unanimdg members of N.E. O.P SHOR Supreme Offi ization Rey] hind Boston, Ju a shortage of counts of Jo}f port, R. T the New K tion was anno liam Scott off warden of Sanborn, in cording to J his office ang Quincy. suprd been appointe] Judge ‘Scot! was uncoveres 12 years is 76 year fice 29 years. accounts is b closed, accord)| den $51,000 i cash are mis Much of ¢ been traced All of the bq ash were log Iifforts will b funds but no inal or civil, been decided former treas said. The stabill is a fraterna with pprox in New Engla claimed. La covered by a Judge Scott §900,000 of a clear. GIR Everett (M Herself] Everett, na Merryn for the Everd and killed he of a branch d She died inst. There was building at th. having gone opening hour,) volver. Miss to her dutie