New Britain Herald Newspaper, January 18, 1921, Page 1

News of the World By Associated Press NEW BRITAIN HERALBD NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICU’I. TUESDAY, JANUARY 18 —TWENTY-FOUR PAGES NVESTIGATION OF AMERICAN ARMY | TREASURER OF BANK | SENATOR HALL PUTS THR EXPEDITION IN SIBERIA DEMANDED |INSHELTONBLAMED | PERMITTING BOARD OF C INSENA TOR JOHNSON’S RESOLUTION | FOR TS NN 7s5(/E FUNDS TO PAY A SI0% HOW COMFORT STATION WILL APPEAR He Alone Made Poor Luans, IF CITY ACCEPTS RECOMMENDATIONS Causing $150,000 Deficit $27,500 Would Be Initial Cost and Upkeep Would Be STABI ISHED 1870. 1921. easure Is Referred To{TWfl KILLED AND 10 pogte Forcipn R""'f HURT IN EXPLOSION tions Committee—No sl AMERICA HAS HALF OF ALL SOFT COAL Director of Geological Survey So P Testifles, But Says Hard Coal i ‘Bellows Film Co., at Bayonne, N. J., Gutted by Flames ' WOMAN BURNED TO DEATH Victim Had Evidently ion Of Reappor- ~tionment Today DEMOCRATS FAIL TO GET APPOINTMEN | One Woman | Jumped From Fire Escape When | Flames Enveloped Her There— ators Decline to Consider Pending Nominations — ! ouse Ways and Means .Gets Into Row Over Sugar Prices. shington, Jan. 18.—Investigation the United States military expedi- on to Siberin was plnpnl"d by Sena- Johnson, republican, California, in ution introduced today and re- to the foreign relations com- Firemen Have Desperate Battle. Bayonne, N. J., Jan. 18.—Two per- sons were killed and more than ten were injured in an exposion and fire in the plant of the Bellows Film Co. here today. Two Charred Bodies Two charred bodles, blown throw a window were found beside Central railroad One was apparently an Firemen worked desperately to check the flames and rescue others who might be inside the building. apparently of the plant the tracks of the near the factory. that of a wom- l(‘mnmuml on Fourlh Pnp:c) Vote Is Delayed. ’ reapportionment bill providing | an increase In the membership of Bouse of representatives from 4356 433 was taken up today under gen- 1 agreement for five hours debate, 1éh was expected to delay a vote M tomorrow. Naminations Held Up. pocratic senators failed today, 35 8, to get consideration of pending jnations by the senate. Seator on, demoerat, Arkansas, de- jded the roll call and warned the blican membership it would be a frequent opportunity to vote the same guestion in future. oukly the senator sent to lhe' oo committes a resolution hy lorida, | WATERBURY JITNEURS | GET COURT DECISION: ng the postmaster genéral to the senate names of all ex-service ' (hdt their widows who had been "Winted by the president for post- . Row Over Sugar. L row over Loulsiana sugar prices ¢ bagk to the sugar shortage and n pt efforts to curb prices, d up again today before the ‘Ways and means committee In hearings. r Representative Fitzgerald of ork, for the refiners, declared fment’s policy had penal- whole nation in order to keep iloulsana growers alive. Milling of New Orleans, for owers, sald the reflners sought a grip on the sugar Industry ke the people pay for it."” Milling asked a three cent a duty on sugar as opposed to the request that the present duty inated. elegation of Porto Ricana asked committee to provide a duty of pents a pound. President Antonlo 1o, of the Porto Rican senate, Porto Rico was passing through neial crisis due to the low price jgar and that his people only od enough protection to offset mee In transportation and as compared with the Cu- to Operate on “Pro- hibited” Streets. | Waterbury, Jan. 18.—Jitney men Imuy operate on ‘‘prohibited’’ streets if do not solicit or receive passén- Such, in effect, is the Judge Willlam J. Larkin, se brought to the local court. Jitney men started running cars on Kust Main street yesterday, taking passengers at private parking spaces which they had leased. One driver, John Duffy, whs placed under arrest, to make a test case Judge Larkin today or< rd that the case be nolled. He ruled that there was no violation of the ordinance as long as the driver had tuken on his passengers on private ground. He also ruled that once a Jitneyman had secured his pas- sengers ut a private parking space he could discharge them anvwhere. The only violation of th ordinance, he sald, was in soliciting or recelving pas- swengers, or both, on one of the pro- hibited highways He further rules that in the case of a car taking on pas- sengers on private property public » markers would not be required. drivers are jubilant over the of the test case FLEE IN NIGHT CLOTHES in Torrington Forced they gers therein decision of Jr., In a test cs P Will Streteh Law. pson of the statute of limita- om three to seven years was fore the house judiciary com- today by Representative Ma- gpublican, Illinols, who said the Was to enable the govern- o proceed against persons 1 with profiteering and graft the wa Madon declared that hy amend- the eriminal code the incom- | orney-general would be able d In cases where there had ich talk and no prosecution ich’ might not come to trial .the expiration of the three- ID OF BEING SHOT Why Southerner Eloping With 3 Man's Wife, Did Not Re- Ask Forgiveness., outcome Two Families by Fire to Icave Home With Thermometer at 12 Belew Zero. 4 Torrington, Conn., Jan. 18.—A tenemqent and store building on Oak avenue, Ilarwinton, were completely destroyed by fire this morning. Mem- bers of the two families, including 'five children were forced to flee in their night clothes to the homes of neighbors while the mercury regis- tered 12 degrees below zero. The furniture and other contents of the building, including $700 in bills, the savings of a life time of one of the | occupants, were destroyed, The Tor- ! rington fire appartus was called but could do nothing to save the bulld- 'ln;: as there are no hydrants in that section. The building was owned by Ga, Jan. 18—Charles |Alfred Pozzl. The E 8bacco planter and stock [MAted at $8,000 1 burg, Ky., and Mrs. wife of apother Har- ande rest e total loss Is esti- D’ANNUNZIO T0 LEAVE | Win Test Case—Have Right | Is More Limited half of world, Pr. The the soft coal United States has supply of the George Otis Smith, director of the geological survey, said today before the senate manufacturers’ committee at hearings.- on the Calder bill propos- ing federal regulation of the coal in- dustry. He said he did not want to be too certain as to how long the supply would last, but that some estimates were as high as ““Thou. ds of years.'’ Anthracite, he added, was much more limited. “TED” WALLEN FOR CLERK | Local Man, Prominent in likely to Get Sen- Young Newspaper Work, ate Committee Job. Theodore C. Wallen of this city, po- litical reporter on the Hartford Courant, is a candidate fcr clerk of the senate appropriations committee. Chairman Edward F. Hall said today that thus far Mr Wallen is the only candidate who has been mentioned. The committee will act on the selec- llon of a clerk tomorrow. JOHN PINT 0 FINDS NEW MET HOD TO FRUSTRATE HIGHWAYMEN; EASY: JUST DECLINE TO THROW UP YOUR HANDS Clayton Road Man and Wn.h $600 Between ’l‘hem, Say They Saved Roll By This Procedure. The refusal of John Pinto to raise his hands even after a gun had been thrust under his nose put an end to an incident which might be linked iwllh the so-called ‘“‘crime wave now sweeping over the country. The hold- up occurred last evening about 9 o'clock on Allen street near St. Mary's playgrounds when Pinto and a friend were returning to their homes on Clayton road. Pinto and the friend had been in the center of the city in the evening on business and had more than $600 between them. It is believed that someone having knowledge of the presence of the money devised a means of securing it. At any rate, the men had just approached a dark sec- tion of the road when the brush on the side crackled and the forms of two men were seen to emerge. The gun was flashed and a demand made that the victims hold up their hands. Pinto looked closely to see who the culprits were but they had wisely hidden their features from view by pulling their cap peaks close to their eyes and turning their coat collars According to Pinto's story, reached a decision in his own mind that he would not concede to the wishes of the would-be highwaymen. The order was repeated, this time with the gun at close range and ap- parently in a position for firing. Pinto refused again. After walting for what was to the victims a seeming eternity, the hold-up men backed ]xlowly away, taking to the vacant lots nearby with a dash, as soon as they reached the roadside. The matter was reported to the police for an inves- tigation. Pinto is employed on the premises of H. F. Wells on Clayton road, and lives nearby. REMINGTON ARMS WILL REOPEN IN PARK CITY Effort Under Way to Give Jobs to All Former Em- ployes Monday. he EVIDENCE 10 BE GIVEN PROSECUTOR FOR STATE Report Sent to (‘llrmlng‘s “Bears on ] the Face of it tlie Implication that a Violation of the Law is Involved” —Former Governor Holcomb, Receiver, day. Jartfard, Jan. 18.—That action would be brought against Edward W. Kneen, secretary and treasurer of the Shelton Bank and Trust Co., was es- timated in a statement by Bank Com- missioner Everett J. Sturges today that he will submit a report to Homer S, Cummings, state's attor- ney for Fairfield county on the situa- tion of the Sheltan bank, which re- port “bears on the face of it the im- plication that a violation of law is in- volved.” In referring to his report the bank commissioner said that *“so far the facts show that the treasurer of the bank was salely responsible for the $150,000 deficit, caused by making poor loans which he negotiated with- out the advice of the directors and trustees of the institution.” Will Bring Out Facts The commissioner said he would work in conjunction with ex-Gover- nor Holcomb, receiver for the Shelton bank, in preparing the report. The report would not contain any recom- mendations for criminal procedure, he said, as the facts would speak for themselves and the decision to bring actian would rest entirely with the state’s attorney of Fairfield county. Ex-governor Holcomb took charge of the Shelton bank as receiver to- @ay, having filed a $100,000 bond with the bank commissianer Monday. i owe HoAring This AMCIOOOR 4. . hearing by the senators and representatives of Fuirfield county on the Shelton bank and. Trust com- pany was slated immediately after adjournment of the legislature today. It was expected that Commissioner Sturges would be asked to report such facts as he thought wise. No intima- tion was given of whaf line of action was planned by the legislators. SENTENGE MURDERERS T0 PRISON FOR LIFE as Files $100,000 Bond To- Judge Webb Imposes Penalty | On Two Who Killed Ansonia Man. New Haven, Jan. 18.—James Mc- Dowell, 28, of Providence and Roland G. Devine, 21, of Boston pleaded guilty in superior court here today to charges of second degree murder. Judge James H. Webb sentenced them to state prison for life, The pleas of guilty in the second degree brought to an end the trial of the pair for first degree murder on ‘a charge of having shot and killed Val. tentine Landa, a saloon-keeper in Ansonia on September 20 last. The two men held up the saloon while several persons were in the place and in a chase that followed, Mc- Dowell was Devine was arrested that night. in Derby late 14 DEGREES BELOW ZERO This Registered Below at Winsted—Ice Is at There Is Now 11 Inches Thick. Torrington, Conn., Jan 18.—Last night was the coldest night of the season in this section. The temperature in Torrington was one degree below zero. Goshen reported a minimum of 14 below early this morning. Winsted, Conn., Jan. 18.—Tempera- tures of ten degreex below zero were recorded this morning at some points in this section. The Berkshire Ice Co. showed signs of activity and prepara- tions were under way 10 employ a $9,295 Annually, With Possibility of $3,000 Revenue. captured on the street.,, ‘ lection of Judge Kirkham to be cor- Goshen—10 | minimum | Pire Srace Mens' ToireT 14-0" X 4.3-0" BooTBLACK JTAND WOMENS TOILET 19-0" x 43%0" committee appoined ta look into the matter of constructing a comfort sta- { tion at the center are carried out New Britain -will have, during the next year, a most satisfactory estab- lishment of this kind, combined with KIRKHAM AND KLETT | MAY GET PROMOTIONS Former is Probable Choicé[ For Corporation Counsel —Latter May Be Judge. Judge John H. Kirkham of the po- lice and city court will, in all prob- ability, be selected as the successor to Judge James E. Cooper as corpora< tion counsel by the republican mem- bers of the common council this eve- ning. There has been no other name ‘put forth for the position. The se- poration counsel will give the city an official who is considered as eminent- ly capable of fulfllling the task. | Having been law partner of Judge Cooper for many years, Judge Kirk- | | ham has in the absence of the cor- poration counsel, filled the duties in the past, until he was elevated to the judgeship succeeding the late James T. Meskill. i i As successor to Judge Kirkham on | the police and city court bench, it is likely that Judge George W. Klett will | get the berth. Judge Klett said to- ! day that he is not seeking the place, | but should it be tendered him, he will { consider the acceptance. His long | connection Wwith police court matters | as prosecutor, a position he holds at | present, qualifies him as the grong- est candidate that could ] 4 With the stepp! g | ship -by Judge . erable #pe FIVE MASKED BANDITS STEAL TWEL VE SACKS OF MAIL AT CHICAGO STATIO | bandits held up a U. S. mail truck at | i Minn. {into the truck while the bandit ;had arrived at the station with their . 'rive and the number of men 'said the flve men, none of whom ap- “peared to me more than 20 years old, 3 ‘the attention of a watchman and Room today mad the senate | tion provid control fum sits and p dinancial and dep: are faced priations. Senator of control these defici to exceed © 3IvdC adig H-S120:6 F. Hall of '} the senate | a suspensiol taken at on was also p o Governory the gen executive a these went" RoOM IdVIE 3414 v\i\v&l ‘Féomi" And possibly a shos ' that B shine ‘parlar and. cigar and tobacco , appointed stand. Two places are found satisfac: ter for- the tory for this subterranean statiom | July 1, 193 one between West Main street and iy, six.y the Soldiers’ monument, and the ‘COnflrmad. those of D to the ba i Adler of i'Cheney . of} {Connectic Platt of 1 Spaulding, of agricul Charles jcommon P London fol ruary 2. 1 | son appoin Probably ; jjcommoh | : Senator; (Continued on 11-A). 10 Contain Registered Mail . and Will Total At Least $100000 ' district off Postal Authorities Claim. heve” giver in the co free speec 1in behalf Bills b’ provide o absent fro tions; to Chester 8 the Fairfil ‘of Norwal ' exits for and to service vel |‘hu|ty bon Wi Senator ways in § trunk hig] erson of Q roads in cluded in Senate | favoring. ‘llam J. ‘and appoi ' Charles H the Boys' Chicago, Jan. 18.—Five youthful the Union station here early today, | escaping in an automobile with 12 sacks of mail, ten of which contained registered mail. Police say that the best information obtainable this morn- ing indicates the pouches contained part of a federal reserve bank money shipment which was to have been placed on a train leaving for St. Paul, Held Up With Guns, The bandits surprised three postal | employes guarding the pouches, forc- | ing them at-the point of guns back car drew alongside and the 12 mail bags were transferred to it. +One of .the ,postal employes that only a few minutes after said they ! truck the bandit car dashed up. The police say the bandits seemed to have knowledge of the bank shipment as well as the time, the truck would ar- | gunrd»' The § et Milton C. All Appeared Young. ey Thomas Carter, Richard J. Sliney ! Dills cho and Philip, Cahill, postal employes U0 "0 The of and nei til afte In adopt jud all wore black masks and carried out the robbery in such.a short time that a ‘railway foreman working néarby was not uttracted until the. robbers were potor car