New Britain Herald Newspaper, March 2, 1921, Page 5

TO THE TAXPAYERS OF NEW BRITAIR Protect Your Home and Your City by Attending the City Meeting to Be Held at the State Armory on Arch St., on Friday, March 4th, at 7:30 P. M. | It is up to the taxpayers to decide whether they will stand for an increase of 36 per cent. in their taxes at the proposed rate resulting from an increase in assessment of 58 per cent. The City Departments would spend double the amount of the appropriations, which are now proposed, if only suffi- | EAGUE REPLIES T0 NOTE FROM AMERICA Not Conceroed With Pacilic Islands Allocations Paris, March 2, (By Amssoclated Press).—The league of nations is not concerned with the allocation of the former German possessions in the Pactfic which Includes the Japanese mandate for the group to which the island of Yap belongs, the American government is iInformed In the ro- ply of the council of the league, to the American note on the mandate question. The text of the council's reply was made public here today. That allocation as made by the greme council of the Allles, the note ta out, but the counci) invites the ted States to be represented at the meeting of the council in May or June when the other classes of mandates are to be taken up for final decision. The council expresses ‘“‘satisfaction n the interests shown by the United Htates government in the question of mandates which the council has long falt to be among the most important and also the most difoult. “The couneil,” it adds, “not only welcomes but feels justified in claim- ing tho sympathy and support of the government which devised the scheme the council is requested to adminie- tor." Regarding the fundamental conten- tion of the United States government that the approval of the United States is essential to the valldity of any de- terminations respecting mandates, the note says the rights which the United States acquired as one of the lead- ing actors in the war and in the pence negotiations is not lkely to be llenged in any quarter. Tt points however, how the sitvation mplicated by the fact that the United States has not ratified the troaty and has not taken a seat in the council of the league. hiongton, March 3.—~The reply l ' Chicago, | cient sums were appropriated to meet the expenditures. be practiced after as well as before election. The Taxpayers’ Protective Association will submit a budget calling for a 14.5 mill tax in addition to the 3.5 mills already appropriated. You must impress upon the city officials that economy should At the Armory, you will find a place in the Taxpayers’ Section, which you will recognize by means of the 14.5 mill sign. Come to the City Meeting on Friday, if you do not want to mortgage your property to pay the July tax bill. NEW BRITAIN TAXPAYERS' PROTECTIVE ASSN. TRAINMEN BLAMED IN FATAL TRAIN WRECK Engincer and Fireman of Michigan Central Train Held Respon- sible for Crash. March 2.—Responsibility Ind., last for the wreck at Porter, Sunday night in which 87 persons were killed, today had been fixed, @s far ss officials of the railroads in- volved were concerned, upon Engineer W. 8. Long and Fireman George F. Block of the Michigan Central pas- senger train. In a statement sent from Kalamazoo to The Associated Press officers at Chicago last night by Gen. Bfanager Henry Shearer of the WidNigan Central lines, it was declared that Long and Block “vio- lated rules and regulations in failing to obéerve and properly obey signal ndications.” It was added that they will be forthwith dismissed from the service. Long today at his home in Jack- son, Mich., refused to say anything untll he had been released from his pledge to his superiors not to dis- cuss the accident. The party of high officials of the New York Central and Michigan Cen- tral left Kalamazoo early today for the East and indicated that the offi- cial statement of Gen. Manager Bhearer had closed the inquiry as far as the railroads were concerned. STUDENTS SUSPENDED, HAZING SERIOUSLY i [ Faculty at Biddle University at Char- lowte, N. O,, Takes Action Against Undergraduates’ “Serike.” Charlotte, N. C., Maroh 2.—Dr. H L. MecCrory, president of Biddle uni- versity announced today that 77 stu- dents have been suspended by the faculty as a climax to the “strike’ of the students which has been in ef- fect Wince last Wednesday. The suspension automatically be- came effective when the students ailed to report in their class rooms in accordance with an ultimatum is- sued by the faculty Monday, Dr. Mc- | was represented | right answer. KNOW HIM? —_— We are at a loss to account for the fact that no onme guessed who in last evening’'s silhouette. Although the usual number of guesses were received and they named several different individuals, no one hit upon the The person represent- ed was ex-Mayor Joseph M. Halloran, of the Connors Halloran company, one who is certainly prominent enough in city affairs, political clvic. The Enow Him editor has reached the conclusion that Mr. Halloran is quite regular in his features, with no particularly recognizable point about his profile, otherwisc he would have been known. Guesses which show a great deal or powers of ob- servation are daily received, but the public had nothing upon which to hinge a decision last evening. We reproduce, above, another in- dividual tonight. Who is he? Look him over carefully and you may recognize him. If you do send in his name on a slip of paper to Herald, also placing your own name | and address upon the slip and, pro- viding that you get the correct an- swer in first, you will be given the prize of one dollar which we offer nightly for the first correct identifi- and | ! ky and John Godzinsky were ordered | —Advt. the | CiTY ITEMS. | | ? March Vietor records. C. L. Tierce & Co.—Advt. Colonel Robert Brown of former President McKinley’s staff, is visiting friends in town today. - Miss Henrietta Axelrod who has spent the past month in New York city and Montreal, has returned to her home here accompanied by Miss Frankie Silverman of Montreal who will be her guest for several weeks. All Victor Products. Henry Morans'. —Advt. The Woman's Home Missionary so- ciety of the South church will hold an all day sewing meeting tomorrow, be- ginning at 9:30 o'clock and with a Iuncheon served at noon. All members aic urged to attend this meceting. A summons meecting of Daly coun- cil, K. of C, will be held this evening. State Deputy John Callahan will pay an official visit to the council. Howley is doing of Patrolman Patrolman Patrick day duty in place Michael Masscy who is filling an as- signment as sergeant due to the ab- sence of Sergeant William C. Hart who is engaged these days in “‘hootch hunting™ Patrol Driver Matthias Rival, who recently finished with t: "nst average for appointment as sergeant in -the police department, yesterday qualified as one of the best marksmen in the department at the police station shooting range. Officer Rival scored 23 hits out of 25 tries at the bull's eve. Liquors belonging to Stanley Kolos- | after condemnation conducted at destroyed today, preceedings had been the police station. Centennial lodge, F. & will hold a regular communication this evening at 30 o'clock. The Mas- ter Mason degree will be exemplified. Martinelli Victor records at Morans’. A DISCUSS WORKING Window Glass Workers Asscmble at | Cleveland to Talk Over Business, RULES. Cleveland, March 2.—The wage commission of the national associa- tion of window glass workers and the | national association of window thusl | Chartes P. CAPT. STRICKLAND RESIGNS COMMAND Captain Lockhart of New Haven Is Assigned to Command Second Rifle Company. Hartford, March 2.—Captain Dan. iel W. Strickland, Second Rifle Com- pany, Connecticut National Guard, as resigned and has been honorably discha ed from the military service of the state. Captain Charles Lock- hart, who has been on recruiting duty in New Haven, is assigned to the com- mand of the company. The adjutant general the assembling of a board of exam- ination for officers at the State Ar- mory in this city on Friday, March 4, and the following officers are ordered to report for examination: Captains Francis Shearer and Wilfred . Tiernan; First Licuten- ants William J. Thornton and Thom- as J. Reilly, and Second Licutenants Pendleton and Harold E. Whitten, all ol the cavalry, Connecti- cut National Guard. The examining board will also meet March 18 and the following ficld artillery officers are ordered to re- port befora it: First Licutenants John Coolac and Leslie J. Reynolds and Second Lieu- tenants Farrington H. Lay and How- ard E. Dudley. on WEATHER PREDICTIONS. Rain, Slightly Warmer, Followed by Clearing and Colder Is Forecast. Hartford, March 2.—Forecast for New Haven and vicinity: Rain and slizhtly warmer tonight; Thursday rain followed by clearing and colder. I'or Connecticut: Rain, probably to- and Thursday morning, followed aring Thursday; warmer tonight, colder Thursday afternoon or night; in- creasing southerly winds. Weather conditions. A low pressure extending from upper Michigan southeastward to Pennsyl- vania is causing cloudy and rainy weather in the Lake region and Ohio valley. The front cdge of the rain area is as far east as Pittsburgh. Pleasant weather continues in the southern and western districts. The temperature is mild for the season of the year east of the, Mississippi riyer but is falling slowly between the Missis- sippi river and the Rocky Mountains. Conditions favor for. this'yicinity in- trough of has ordered | Headquarters, Rear of Cigar Store, 380 Main ' HUSBAND IS HELD AS WIFE MURDERER ' Morristown, N. J.,, Man Believed to | | | ! Have Killed Her, Then Cut Own Throat. N. J., March 2.—The murder of Mrs. Michael Rost in her home in Boonton near here late yesterday was loarned here today. Her body was fouqd on the floor by her four children, who also found their father lying near her suffering from a severe razor wound in his throat. He was taken to a hospital here where he is under arrest charged with the murder. Physiclans said he would probably A guarrel arose yesterday, was said, between Rost and his wife during arraignment of a boarder whom Mrs. Rost had arrested. Police believe the quarrel led to the murder and attempted suicide by the hus- Morristown, it i band. FINANCES MIXED UP. cheineman’s Property Turned Over to Workingman’s Association. Although cvery possible means have been exercised to withhold ac- curate information of the affair, it | has leaked out that the affairs of Sol- | | | i i omon Scheineman of Lafavette street as treasurer of the Workingmen's Association are such that property be- longing to the former treasurer val- ued at many thousands of dollars has been turned over to the company. This means was taken after it was found that Scheineman's finances as treasurer were in a bad way. It is also said that the amount would reach over $30,000 of which only $700 of the amount turned represent- ed cash ———— ———__________} Nutmeg Publicity Bureau PROFESSIONAD BUILD) Multigraphing,. 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