New Britain Herald Newspaper, June 26, 1920, Page 1

News of the World By Associated Press EW BRIT ESTABLISHED |870 NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 1920, _TEN PAGES PRICE THR| GREEK ARMY IN VICTORIOUS |MERIDEN MAN HEADS |PR- JOHN CURTIS, SUPERINTENDENT | RAILROAD LABOR BO: MARCH AGAINST TURKS TAKE | SPANISH WAR VETS MANY TOWNS AND PRISONERS Advance Against Nat- ionalists In Asia Minor Is Made From Four Different Ways ONE ARMY CORPS IS DESTROYED IN FIGHT British Battleships and Sev- rved in Sea of Marmora. Smyrna, Asia Minor, Groek forces fighting the Turkish na- tionalists in Asia Minor are advanc- ing In four directions and have taken & number of towns, according to Greelc army headquariers. The 13th Turkish army corps has been an- nihilated, Three pieces of heavy artillery, n'i- merous machine-guns, some rifles, a ten-car train, numerous prisoners and the 1356th regiment's flag were cap- tured. The Greek losses were one captain killed and 10 other ofMcers wounded and 20 men killed and 100 wounded. The Turks losses were considerable, the statement says. June 26— Drive Along Railroad. Constantinople, June Associated Press) —The G ments In Asia Minor are two rallroands connecting Bagdad line and Marmora, and are designed to frustrato the offensive being prepared by the Turkish na- tionalists. The Greeks say they hav met little opposition tn thelr advance which began from Smyrna into Ana- tolia three days ago. The 13th Greck pushed enstward miles to Halthll on June 23, while its eavalry reached Kul 20 miles east of Salihli. ' Another vision pushed northward to Ak-His- rar, on the rallway jeading té derma on the Sea of Marmorn woationalists nre reported » consider e concentration Vieinity of Salihli. Rritish Ships Arrive. The landing of Greek troops Yanderma is expected for the Pose of assisting in the occupation of the Panderma-Smyrna rallwa "t helieved here that Eskishehr, where the rallway from the south forms . junction with the Bagdad line leadir to Angora, is the chief objective the Greeks, as its capture would late the natlonalist government Angora. Mustapha Kemal Pasha, nationalist leader, Fiakishehr with his staff. Gireek landings also are t Mudania and Gamlik and at Ismid, to send troops toward Eskishehr The British battleships Benbow, Emperor of India and Lord Nelson, with several destroyers arrived in the Sea of Marmora today from the south. eek move along the with the division The to have had in the at of at possibl DETECTIVE AC ACCUSED Bridgeport Sleuth 1s Hy Bonds on Charge of Assaul Upon Man Arrested in Raid, Bridgeport Rozeman, a lieutenant Aetective agenocy which Vice rald here last month assault upon Firank (‘ozza, ured In the raid the eriminal side of the common pleas sourt today. This is the second tin.e only that a man charged with » has been held for this court. In ¢ of copviction the penajty which may be imposed i much heavier than the eity eourt could have set. This point was emphasized by Judge Bartleit after he had bound over the accused Prosecutor L. 1. Delancy had stated that the assault was of the wegravated which come attention June 26.—Fred C. for a privats conducted o accused of who fig- wit Ne ne had moat to his Texas I)elezatei Are Pledged to Back McAdoo falt Iake City June paucus here yesterday the Texas dele- pation to the San Francisco éonven- tion unanimously put itself on record tor the nomination of McAdoo and pledged overy one of the to his n said lead of the 1912 at | Wilson balloting —At a rt taking this step ther were follow immortal 40" iltimore entered d stood by him Ing the which in the lists for through the Face F edcral Charges san Francisco, June 2¢ ar olarging 65 striking moml Francisco yardmen's with violation of the participation in the st April, ¥ marsl ants of the smoeintic lLever act by “Insurgent strike™ wore merved br a United 1 last night at a mass | unannounced destination. | maid at pur- | is | iso- | ‘the | s reparted 1o be at | | expectad eastward | was held in $500 for 7 off from | erce and 40 delegates | COMmerce a HARDING SEEKS QUIET; IS DODGING REPORTERS Wants to Prepare Acceptance Speech—Woman to Cam- paign For Him. Washington, June 26.—Senator Harding left Washington today for an He plans to be away until Tuesday and it was his office that to get a much needed rest. Senator Harding requested that newspaper correspondents make no effort to follow him as it was his wish to spend part of it to his speech of acceptance. Only a few callers were received by the nominee before his departure. Among them were Senator and Mrs. Medill McCormick of Illinois. Mrs. McCormick, who is chairman of the woman's executive committee of the republican national committee, cussed with him the part to be taken by the women in the coming cam- paign and told him that she ex- pected to take the stump actively in his behalf WATERBURY QUIET; NO MORE SOLDIERS No Intimation That Added Troops Will Be Sent Into Brass City—Situ- ation Still Unsettied. v erbury, June 26 —Strike condi- tions were quiet today and there were no developments in the inquiry into the bomb explosion of yesterday. Some interest was taken in the probable action of the striking machinists in a meeting called for this afternoon. There was a report currct that a prop- osition to give up the strike was to be discussed based on another report that & number of the machinists have retyrngd. There was no indieatien this fare. noon of an immediate intention to strepgthen the military guard in the city, as the result of a visit here yes- terday of Governor Holcomb and Judge L. F. Burpee. More supplies for the companies of the state guard on duty have been received. ample, 1t is belleved, for any reinforcements which might be sent here. MAN DEAD, WIFE MISSING sapposed Labhor Leader Dead From Poisoning in New Haven—Woman _ Disappearcd at Daybreak. New Haven, June 28.—Frank Sokos said to have been a labor was found dying from poison on the porch of his house, in Beers street early toduy and died later at the hospital. Coroner Mix began an inquiry and- ordered search for Mrs. Sokolewsky who disappcared from the hospital whore she had called to in- quire about her husband At the time she had on her night clothes over which she wore a man's coat. So- kolowsky is believed to have taken part in organization accompanying the strikes at Ansonia and Waterbury, being away for several days at a time, and the found that he had been going to those cities with a com- panion in an automobile. MAINE CELEBRATING Years Old; Cele- caroner Pine Tree State 100 bration of Event Will Last Ten Days, Portland, Me.. June 26.—Maine to- day entered on a ten davs' celebra- tion of its 100th birthday March 15, 1820, Maine was sot Massachusetts and became a separate state. In recognition of this event, thousands of residents and for- mer residents ,are gathering here to enjoy a program provided by com- ttees represcnting the state and On m eity While the celebration gins with the salute of 100 guns Mon- dayv morning. it zot ander way this afternoon with the epening of an ex position of Maine's resources, ducted by the State Chamber Agricultural league. formally be- of Pomerene to Oppose Bryan’s Every Mov June 26.—Senator of Ohio, del o the democratic convention. said here yesterday that he expected to devote much of his energy in San Francisco tu trying to prevent William J. Bryan from putting various plans into effect These plans. Pomerene declared, con- sisted of planks indorsing public own- ership and the Plnmb plan. Pomerene predicted the contest between him- self and Bryan would begin In the resolutions committee and b Los Angeles, Atlce Pomere: to con- | his destination | | would not be disclosed as he wanted eral Destroyers Have ar-| his time quietly and devote | | Clark, F. W. dis- | i { at | tortured other prisoners, { Mr. and Mrs. J. H. vaey ' Direct E;I)Te——Between Percy A Saltelle Chosen Gom- mander at Norwich Encampment J. B. QUINN VICE-COMMANDER Benjamin Stewart of Bridgeport Made Trustee of World War Veterans' Relief Association for Fourth Dis- trict—National Delegates Picked. Norwich, June 26—Percy A. Saw- telle of Meriden was chosen com- mander, at the second day’s session of the 17th annual encampment ‘of the Spanish War Veterans today. Oth- er officers chosen were: John B. Quinn, Stamford, senior vice-commander; Charles N. Burdick, Norwich, junior vice-commander; Major John S. Blackman, Norwich, surgeon; Charles P. Duniay, New Haven, chaplain; James R. Veitch, iouth Manchester, marshal; Benja- min Stewart, Bridgeport, trustee of the World War Veteran Relief asso- ciation for the fourth district for five vears. The nominating committee recom- mended for delegates to the national encampment at St. Louis, Fred L. Stengel, William H. Rees Labutski. LIQUOR MAN FREED Meriden Man Fined $75 for Selling and John G Booze, Does Not Have to Pay, After New Haven Decision. Meriden, June 26.—Prosecutor A. B. Aubrey was authorized by the city court today to nolle for $75 a charge of selling liquor against John Ko- narske, Byxbee House cafe proprietor, after Mr. Aubrey had said that a de- cision given by Judge F. L. Wilder of Bridgeport in New Haven recently ereated doubt concerning the appli- cation of the state law in the case inasmuch as the accus>d had an ap- plication for a renewal of license pending. Several months ago Ko- narske was arrested by federal officers | after they had sezed Iquor from the safe in his saloon. MISSIONARY KIDNAPPED —— Who Taught at Adana, Turkey, Ts Reported Brigand’'s Captive. Boston, June 26.—Confirmation of the reported kidnapping of Mrs. Harriet F. Nilson by brigands at Tarsus, Chlicia, was received by the American board of commissioners for foreign missions today in a cable from its Constantinople office. Mrs. Nilson is the wife of a mis- sionary, Rev. Paul E. Nilson and taught a mission school in Adana, Turkey, for several years before her marriage. She is a native of Illinois and as Harriet Fischer was graduat- ed at Wheto college in that state in 1912, Mr. and Mrs. Americans Nilson were the only semaining in Tarsus. Army Curbs German Plan | To Profiteer On Yankees Coblenz, June 26.—German mer- | chams in the area along the Rhine occupied by the Americans, have re- duced prices 20 per cent after the army placed stores “‘off limits" for American soldiers because of profiteering. The army authorities found that the profits in some stores were reaching 700 per cent. Then prices of some articles were reduced 50 per cent over night. Reds Gouge Out Eyes of Some of Their Captives Washington. June 26 —Bolsheviki Ivanovka in southern Russia, shot 30 captured officers on June 16 and | according to a report to the American commisston- er at Constantinople which was re- | celved today at the state department Lieutenant Commander Koehler saié he saw the hands and feet of some of the officers cut off and their eyes xouged out. Will Observe Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. James H. Riley of 101 Tremont_ strect will, quietly ob- serve their 27th wedding anniversary tomorrow atl their horae. Mr. and Mrs have six children, Hazel, Ag- nes. Frank, James, Jr., Kathleen and | Aveline. Mr. Riley is foreman of a department at the Corbin Screw cor- poration plant. U. S. and Brazil Open | New York, June 26.—Establish- ment of direct ble communication between the d'nited Statesx and Brazil was announced today by the All-Am- erican Cubles Two new line have been laid connecting the system with Rio de Janeiro and Santos RUTH Arthur N RFORD RESIGNS. tutherford, member of the board of compensation and assessment, .appointed by former Mayor Quigley, today Ju vised M . urtig of his gpes] { trovers i that 1 sitting OF CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, DIES UNEXPECTEDLY; VICTIM OF STROKE Was Apparently in Good Health Yesterday and Attended Meeting of Board in Afteroon—Stricken Last Evening. Health Superintendent John . Curtis died this morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Peck of 42 Park Place, following a paralytic stroke suffered last night. Since coming to this city several months ago to take up health service work in the position left vacant by the resignation of Dr. William M. Stock- well, Dr. Curtis has made his home with the Pecks, Mrs. Peck being his sister. He was about 68 years of age. age, and a native of Hawley, Pa. Dr. Curtis came to New Britain in February and was one of five can- didates for the office of health su- perintendent. He had previously been conncted with the health de- partment at Chicago in the bureau of contagious diseases. As director of that department, he was in sole charge of health work during several severe epidemics in the Windy Ci and came to New Britain well reéom mended. He was a close student of modern advances in his profession, particularly with regard to X-Ray. While experimenting in the Ilatter science, he sustained serious injuries several years ago that resulted in the amputation of three fingers and half of his left hand. and it is be- lieved that the constant pain of the injured member weakened his sys- tem. INAVY MEDAL AWARDS. REMAIN UNCHANGED Admiral Sims’ Controversy Has Re- sulted in No Changes By Knight Board of Awards. Washington, June 26.—Except for the addition of new names, practical- Iy no change has been made by the Knight board in the original list of recommendations for award of war service decorations, members of the board said today. The board was reconvened by Secretary Daniels more than six months ago to reconsider its recommendatiars after the medal awards controversy _.between Rear Admiral Sims and the secrctary which vesulted a- mendic i Members of the board said thit in the new list they had followed their original recommendations with re- gard to officers whose ships were struck by torpedoes or mines, each case having been decided on its merits. Of the ten officers in this group, only six., four of whom saved their ships were recommended for the Distinguished Service Medal on the original list. Secretary Daniels changed those awards so as to give each officer whose ship was struck a D. 8. M. Much of the medals con- y centered around his action. The additional names in the new list are office and enlisted men who engaged in post-war mine sweeping operations and whose claim for ! h~nors did not come before the board when the first list was prepared. A REAL WOMAN'S MAN Governor of Tennessce Heartily Fa- vors Women'’s Cause and Will Call Special Legislature Scssion. Washington June 26.-—Governor Roberts of Tennessee, in a telegram today to President Wilson, said he heartily favored ratification of the suffrage amendment and would - clude this subject in a call for a spe- rial session of the legisiature if his legal department advised him that ratification could be made. Dispatches from Nashville stated that the attorney general of state agreed with the view of Assistant U, S, Aftorner General Frierson that the legislature can vote on ratification although the amend- ment has been submitted since this legislature was elected CRAZED BY LOVE Fscaped [unatic From Flgin. have ., Stabs and Beats Own Wife. Baby and Parents-in-Law—All May Die. June 26.—Nolan B. Rabin- son, 23 years old, fugitive from an in- <ane asvlum at Elgin, lil.. was arrest- ed today and held on charges of fempting to murder “lfi' th baby and his paren at Wheaton near th All four victims were a butcher knife and their crushed with an iron bar. Police re- ported ail might die. Robinson, found in a railrond station with his Chicago the he attem pted murders and de- 1zed by love for his cussed WEATHER. B Hartford, ne 25.—Forecast lor New Britain and vicinity: - | - tonight and Sunday. N It was mainly through his effort that the New Britain Open Air camp at Burlington, which is shortly to open, was established. He was the first chairman of the general com- mittee and much of the detail in connection with securing the equip- ment for the camp, funds and assist- ants to work at the recreation field, was in his hands. He took a special interest in welfare work among in- fants and had planned an active campaign to decrease infant mortal- ity in this city. His campaign for clean milk has also borne fruits al- ready and it was his intention to re- double efforts along that line with ‘the advent of warm weather. The doctor was about his duties yesterday as usual and was apparent- ly in good health. Shortly before he left the office to go home he attended a meeting of the health board and recommended the hiring of Miss Wilhelmina G. Glokner as tubercu- losis nurse. He had previously in- terviewed the nurse and his recom- mendation was accepted. Surviving are his sisters, Mrs. R. N. Peck of this city, a married daugh- ter and a young son, Johm, Jr., liv- ing in Chicago. The funeral services in this ecity will be private and interment will be in Honesdale, Pa. POSTAL INSPECTOR LOOKS OVER CITY. ‘Will Make Report on Postmaster Dec- laney’s Application for Four New Carriers. Examinations were held in the local post office this morning under the civil service regulations to name can- didates to fill positions as clerks and carriers. Inspector Buckler of the depart- ment is in this city at the present time making a survey of the mall routes of the various carriers. He is doing this to report to the post office department whether or not Post- master W, F. Delancy is entitled o, REPORTED AS AGRE, INCREASE OF 22 PE. ALLEGED DRUNKEN AUTO DRIVER ASSESSED $100 Robert Carlson Found Guilty Police Court—Other Cases on Ilocket. Found guilty of driving recklessly and operating a modgr vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquors, as prohibited by state statute, Robert Carlson was fined $100 and costs in police court by Judge B. W. Alling this morning. Two $50 fines constituted th driver, one for recl the other for Carison’s car, & a Hupmobile car loin. June 21, at the gorner of Wooster and West Main The lghter wehicle then caromell and crashed into a telegraph pole. Carison sustained injuries and both Gles were damaged. Sergeant Theodore Jobnson and Offi- cer Gustav Hell were sent to the scene with the wagon and, as a result of their findiags the two charges were brought against the accused. Mr. Beloin told pn the witness stand today of driving toward Bristol at about 9:30. His wife, Mr. and Mrs. Car! Walbridge and Miss Phyllis Bak- er were also in the car. When he saw the Foord car approaching at a rapid Tate of speed and zigamgging in the road, he turned into the side of the road to give all possible room, he said. In an instant, however, the im- pact came and Carlson’s car went into the telegraph pole. Beloin talked with- Q—u-l-on snd smelled liquor from the t1or’s breath, | Mr. and Mrs. Walbridge Inrl Mrs. Beloin gave similaf testtmony con- cerning the manner in which the Ford car was driven and the actions of Carlson efterward, indicating that he was undér the influence of liquor. Station oflnr Helberg detected the odor of _his breath, but de- gly tut/ m. ™o~ four new earriers for whose services | CXPia the locajyman hes zavlied. Mr. De- laney, after a car survey of the work done by the present carriers, | reported that the city large that | the present system i.'/J“ xquat efficient service and therefofc extra carriers. Mr. Buckh leave tonight and his report pected from Washington next week. Charles W. Norton will retire from , the postal service staff at the office on August 20 in virtue of the new de- partment ruling which retires em- ploves with pension salary after 32 vears of service. In speaking of Mr. Norton this morning it was the pleas- | ure of Mr. Delaney to state that in | his 32 vears of service the veteran | clerk has never had a black mark re- corded against him. Mr. Norton has been serving his country from early | vouth for he fought in the Civil war and still bears scars of two bad wounds received. He will remain at | his home on Grove Hill after his re- tirement. NEARING—CARLSON WEDDING | is ex- sometime i Marriage Ceremony Takes Place at | Home of Bride's Parcents on Park Street at 1’ 0’Clock This Afternoon. | Dudley W. Nearing and Miss Estrid | Carlson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Carlson of 410 Park street, were united in marriage this afte noon at 4 o'clock at the home of the bride’s parents, Rev. G. E. Pihl offi- | ciating. The bride was given away in marriage by her rather and was attended by Miss Gertrude Gustafson of South Manchester as bridesmaid | and Gladys Gorman and Dorothy Cone as flower girls. Harry Alpress was best man The bride was gowned in pale pink georgette, carried pink roses and wore a hat to match. The bridesmaid wore | pink organdie with hat to match and | carried pink sweet peas. The wed- ding march was plaved by Miss Lil- Jian Ostlund. | | Indiana Man Bequeaths , Big Sum to German City | Fvansvilie, Ind.. June Melzer, retired manufacturer philantropist, has announced a gift »f 100,000 marks to the city of Berlin. Germany, as a tontine fund for a monument to his brother, Charles. de- ceased. The gift is to draw 6 D(-:" cent interest for 150 ars. It will be | used mainly for a public building. but a portion of the fund will be devoted 10 protection of birds and animals. E Taunton Shows Increazse | Of 8 Per Cent in Census Washington, June 26.—Des Moines, o 6,46%, increase 40,100 or 46 per ceat.; Taunton, Mass., , in- crease 2.878 or 8.4 per cent.: Wichita Falls Tex., 40,079, increase 31,879 or 388.% per cent.: Chclsea, Mass, 43.- ! Britain. | ter, 26.—Adolph | ¢ and | ;5 x ovey went out in 37 an od¢r of liquor about his p d two glasses of whiskey (Continued on Third SORORITY €O 5 From This State, New York Mass.—Miss Humphrey P The 25th annual conventiofi ' Alpha Alpha National Sorority 1s being held this week-end in New Members of the sorority | from Torrington, Hartford, New Ha- ven, Haverhill, Mass., and New York are in attendance. The annual bugs iness meeting of the convention ‘was | held this morning. Miss K Humphrey of Lincoln street was presiding officer and Miss Dorp Eberth of New Haven was recffding | secretary. At the reading of | the local chapter of the sor?)flty re- ported a large membership fand a successful year. Luncheon was served u\e/delega\m o, at the New Britain club at j1 o'clock. The committee in charge cpnsisted of ; Frances Mildred Gertrude Erwin, chairma Dean, Priscilla Crabtreg, Meisner, and Dorothy Bopth. At the luncheon, iss Eunice Humphrey was tmt%fls(en Miss Margaret Foster extendled the wel- come to the out of tpwn delegates. Miss Dorothy’ Ebert $f New Haven and Miss Evelyn Bigelow of this city spoke on affairs/ of the society during the past few/ years. A dance will be held this evening { a1 the Shuttie Meadlow club at which members will be of Al- the sorority’s local assisted by the lodal chapter pha Delta Sigma /fraternity The patrons ahd patronesses for the dance are: Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Humphrey, Mr. ‘and Mrs. Wells Fos- Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Bristol and Mr. and Mrs. /Frank Wachter. Miss Priscilla Crabtree of Lincoln treet and a student at the New York ‘hool of Art was in charge of ar- ngements for the convention. HOVEY STILL LEADING Indications Are That Shuttlic Meadow Club Player Will Retain State Charapionship Title. Bridgeport. June 26.—R. H. Hovey of Shuttle Meadow led Reggie Lewis of Greenwich. five up at the close of the 'morning round of the state golf tournament at Brooklawn today, and the forecast was that he would re- tain his title as state champion. and back ia ‘total 75, while Lewis took 42 zoing t and 39 returning, a total of Sl. the yeports, | Figures A roborated bers+—U Men. Bac Chicago June dont of the Trafnmen, tod effort to bring hood ranks -th pelled for tal strikes during - “With the decision befora to May 1, ther dissen “Already we h of the 30,000 and weé wil ‘make proper - Lde 'rematned) heads of the B returned to Baltimore, Maryland embargo on strike of Its at Hagerstow tended to Bal seriger bral today but the, obtain crews uled tmins, it Germany As Work Dg Paris, Jul, with the ve) claim that = be deducted 3 gold mar due of the indemnity sailles treaty, sa This sum, it is as improvements by German prise Finds Map At A Decatur, T, apart the gaun glave which he fighting a fire at shops, H. Von Bo émplove, today fo in a ground plan about the city of drawing was on t OLD YE ’ld_\uianl general ecution of the I digg here yesterd