New Britain Herald Newspaper, June 11, 1921, Page 1

KABER ANI] HER U[iHTER PROTEST EY ARE INNOCENT Plead Not Guilty to Charge First Degree Murder— Are Held Withont Bail THER WOMAN IS NOW “IDENTIFIED AS AN AIDE ‘ky Woman Branded Accused As By Two One Who Was lico in Mysterious Activities ing Death of Kaber— Denies All Counter Charges By Other Suspect. nd, O, June 11.—Mrs. Kaber, widow of Daniel Lakewood, Ohio, and Miss Marian (] hot gullty to the charge . morning. The court Simaring for June 28 and Bva . her McArdle, of gee murder of Kaber when before Judge Maurice Ber- set re- ';’n(h women to jail without & Woman s Tdentificd. e arrival from New York aber and her daughter, Miss eArdle, 1 daye ago - today s murdor plot. a woman arrested in Sandusky was as being connected worn and weary from lack and from more than questioning ¥ Was submitted to ten in New York nother Mg upon her arrival here. [aF s 3 by the woman, and her daughter were through Kaber is alleged to have assassins to stab her hus- |46 death two years ago, Alleged to have . which was administered n hia food. Supplied “Medicine.” rr, [3dentifed man. police way, t hat she had supplied Kaber and that it e In Cleveland, myrder, Ahat. Mrs K the woman. 4 was and furnighed to Kaber and Miss Mc- This n brought from the Ban- ad- med- at shortly bo. to whom she promn« “doing away with her flenied every accusa- fie against her by the woman Ing to threats on her husband's " nected with hiring the ho d'4 the stabbing t! before Mra. bor, but hoth denled that seen him. held on suspicion that he two was [ voters that printed Kaber and her| consist of eight persons and properly they | designated to indicate which of three conclusion of the examina- Knber and McArdle women county Jail. which she ~ed In Aher's wrist, In an attempt » New York jail. T"r:"'; Friday, has caused much activity a to end her was treeated 't phys'clan, who sald there Wty Kahar was ~Aptad by Mra. of infection lodged Cansie Cha in a cell a- wipndt~r of many Ohio banks #0 vears ago. OVIE MEN WARNED plice Warn Hartford Theaters Must Not Open Sunday Even- Before 7 P. M. ford. June 11.—The state po- [epartment has sent notices to Bater managers in Hartford that rust observe the law forbidding owing of 7 o'clock In the evening. pictures on Sunday Two Ag0 the theaters went on day- pg time and began their ening program at 7 o'clock ving time, which would standard time. Thomas be F. jsuperintendent of the state po- i@ ho haa taken the action fol- notification Healy . GOSSIP" 1S NO MORE from Attorney s, Proprietor of Scandal Sheet ises It Will Not Appear o Hervcafter. ford, June 11.—Prosecuting | Elsner in police court today a nolle in the case of New Haven, ers of the charged with publications Mr at he had been 1. for the defendants would no longer 'S’ COMMENCEMENT one of the on sale the assured that appear of Jacob the Hartford Town of city's Elsner told Judge Pal- by the in ut Agricultural College Holds th Graduation—S8chool s Old Now. June 11.—Connecticut 40 i 'llinrwr will be given at the Hartford field and Return is Named Hartford, June 11.—Brainard avia- tion field, on the river meadows be- side the Connecticut river south of the city, was dedicated today with what was described as the biggest | aviation meet in the history of New | England Some of the most notable fiyers in the east were present, there being a total of 20 planes. An auto parade from the City hall to the field and speeches were preliminaries to the aerial performances. Among the latter were seaplane and |airplane races to Springfield a round [trip of 50 miles, the auditorium in that city to be circled, and similar races to Middletown, a distance of 15 Miles, and return. Thousands of spectators were at the fleld which is named in honor of Mayor Newton C. Brainard and |is several hundred acres in extent. A club tonight. The silver loving cup, presented to the winner of the Hart- ford-8pringfield airplane race, has been named in honor of Charles K. Hamilton, the former local aviator and one of the real pioneers in the trophy to be SWEEPING DECISION UPHOLDS VALIDITY OF INDUSTRIAL LAW. —— Topeka, Kas., June 11.—In the most sweeping decision yet handed down affecting validity of the Kansas industrial court law, the state supreme court today affirmed the decision of the Crawford county district court sentencing Alexander Howat to one year in jail for contempt. The law was held valid on each of the eight is- sues raised.’ 7 [FRAMING TICKETS FOR GITY MEETING BOARD [ntereat in. Specnl Elecl:o Runs ngh—Hmld to Print Candidates. Announcement by the-registrars of tickets. each to groups it is intended that they serve in, will be acceptable at the city elec- tion for a City Meeting Board next in the six wards. Tickets are already be- ing framed, in the several districtg and will be in readiness for Friday's vot- ing. Because of the interest in the elec- tion and the fact that no caucuses are to be held for the purpose of drawing up slates, the Herald will make an ef- fort to print a list of the candidates in the six wards, either ag indivduals or in ticket groups of eight. All names sent into this office before 1:30 o'clock Monday will appear in Monday even- ing's edition. Interest in the election in the sec- ond ward is rife as a result of an nouncemet by former Mayor George A. Quigley that he will be a cadidate for the board. Others who art being mentioned In that district are: A. H. Parker, Arthur Bottomley, Johnstone Arthur N. Rutherford, James Harold R. Jones, Robert C Vance. Willlam Bass, Willlam John- son, Charles Schurr, Emil Hjerpe, August Wallin and William F. Roy. Among other names being prom- inently mentioned and whose election is looked for by hig supporters is that of Patrick 8. McMahon, leader in the low tax movement Mr McMahon could not be reached this morning to confirm the report of his candidacy, but his friends give assurance that he will stand a candidate. Berkowitz Ré;‘len—c; Sold; Will Be New Nurses’” Home The Samuel Berkowits residenca on Hawkins street, formerly the home of Thomas Hall, was transferred today to the New Britain General Hospital board. The bullding is to be re- | modeled for use as a nurses’ home. ‘The purchase price was approximately $30,000. Coyle, 33RD DEGREE MASON RETIRES, Toldo, O., June 11.—Illustrious Bar- ton Smith, 33rd most pulssant sever- e1gn grand commander ancient ac cepted Scottish Rite Mason for the Northern Masonic jurisdiction of the United States, last night announced his retirement from that office. Ad- vice of physicians that his health would not permit continuous activity caused his action. ANNOUNCEMENT PARTY. At a party given last evening at the home of Miss Gertrude Olson at Elm Hill, the engagement of Miss Florence E. Winger, daughter of Mr, NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT SATURDAY JUNE 11, HARTFORD DEDICATES FLYING FIELD AND HONORS FORMER LOCAL AVIATOR | Trophy Offered For Winner of Aerial Race to Spring- For Charles K. Hamilton. CHARLES K. HAMIUTON. beavier-than-air machine aerial navi- gation. BANK EXAMINERS HAVE PROOF OF PLAINVILLE TRUST SHORTAGE Bookkeeper Hird Takes $4,- 900—Authorities Weorking On Accounts For Some Time At Bank. With the completion of an examin- ation by Mary B. Ellwood, woman bank examiner clerk of Hartford, of the books of Robert N. Hird of 20 Maple street, Plainville, former book- keeper at the Plainville Trust com- pany, absolute proof was obtained that the former employe had falsi- fled his accounts, according to re- liable accounts. There is a dis- crepancy of $4,900 at the bank and the loss has been traced to the for- mer clerk’s books, it is stated. States Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn has looked over the reports as presented to him by Bank Comimissioner Everett ~J. 1 P?“;W“v/u dls‘:-ud tr“e bank.' 1920, When the ap- discovered on Decembeér 10, parent discrepancy was and suspicion pointed to him: actions outside of the bank hours were none too good for a person in his position, according to the bank officlals and his dismissal followed. He had purchased a Stutz roadster and had been otherwise extravagant for some time, it is claimed. When his name was connected with the shortage he engaged Attorney Joseph N. Donovan of Bristol to assist him and a signed statement by that at- torney, shows that Hird had volun- teered to aid the bank officials in looking over his books. They claimed the shortage to be a possible cleri- cal error. The officials, however, were not satisfied and Bank Examiner Mary Ellwood was sent out to the insti- tution where a careful tally of the depositors’ books and cards uncov- ered an alleged clever schemé. She located the exact dates on which the shortages occurred and the method used was to charge up a total of checks to the deposit account larger than the amount charged to the de- positor's individual account. Abso- lute proof in detail was worked out, officials say. It took about three months to make this investigation during which time Hird has been at liberty. He made no effort to leave the town and was not kept under surveillance. Be- fore his dismissal from the bank he had been arrested and fined heavily for speeding. He is 23 years old, married, and has one child. He is now ‘under surveillance pending the state attorney's action. Senator John H. Trumbull of the fifth district, is president of the Plainville Trust company. The bank is regarded as a strong institution and is capitalized at $50,000 and has assets of about $1,000,000. There are more than 3,000 depositors. It was rumored around Plainville yesterday that the bank examiners in Hartford had found the shortage. Senator John Trumbull was called on the phone. He referred the Herald reporter to the bank examiner at Hartford. Friday afternoon, when asked about Hird, the bank examiner refused to make a statement. He was asked if there was anybody who could make a statement. but the re- porter received no satisfaction. Superintendent Thomsas Egan of the state police was also told of the story that had been given to the Her- ald as positive that Hird had been found criminally implicated. The su- perintendent, however, merely re- marked that Captain Robert Hurley had been working on this case for several months and as yet had not completed his investigations and there was nothing of interest to be given out. Plumbers to Be Given Exams For Licenses the plumbers’ ex- A meeting of be held al Clty nd_Mrs. G Winger of 201 Clep amining board will GOVT. OFFICIALS AT GALBRAITH FUNERAL City of Chateau Thierry, France, Sends Floral Tribute MANY ATTEND SERVICES Men and Women from all Walks of Lifc Pay Last Respects to Former Commander of American Legion— French War Vets in Cortege. Cincinnati, O., June 11.—Not since the funeral of Gen. Joseph J. Hooker of Civil war fame, which took place in the seventies, has there been such a miltary funeral cortege in this city as that which will be presented at the sequel to the services this afternoon over the body of Col. Fred W. Gal- braith Jr., national commander of the ‘American Legion who was killed in an automobile accident in Indianapolis Thursday morning. Intcrnational Phase The funeral will be given an inter- national phase by the presence of Marcel Knecht, French high commis- sion to the. United States who was a close friend of the deceased soldier, and Captin Levergne, air attache of the French embassy at Washington who will officlally represent Ambassa- dor Jules J. Jusserand. The French officials arrived this morning. M. Knecht was accompanjed by two French veterans who will carry the tricolor in the funeral procession. Tribute From France One of the most impressive of the hundreds of floral tributes will be a Hig palm around which will be the tri- color which will be placed on the coffin. ‘It is the tribute of the city of Chateau Thierry, France. With the palm will be a card bearing the in- scription ‘‘to one of our bravest libera- tors from the city of Chateau Thier- ry.” The citizens of that city cabled to M. Knecht to order the tribute when they learned of the death of the com- mander of the Legion. Others at Funeral Other arrivals early today were As- sistant Secretary of the Navy Theo- dore Roosevelt, . Col. T. M. Miller. alien property custodian and J. T. Tylor, vice-chairman of the Legon's legislative committee. Governor Harris L. Davis of Ohio, Adjut. Gen. George W. Florence, audi- tor Joseph Tracey, all the members of the Ohio state supreme court arrived to represent the state of Ohio. Franklin D'Olier, Philadelphia, past nal comynander of the American m and Major Gen. George W. ead, commander of the Fifth corps aréa ,0f the United States army, also arrived early today. In addition there were many delega- tions from Rotary clubs of several mid-west cities. But probably the greatest and most impressive turnout will be by the citizens of this city. Galbraith was so highly popular that men and women from all walks of life will be sincere mourners at the services which will be' held in Music Hall at-2 p. m. $275,000 BOND ISSUE WILL BE RECOMMENDED Finance and Taxation Board to Ask For $30,000 For Comfort Station. i Recommendations for the issuance of $275,000 worth of city bonds and $30,000 in five year notes were drafted this afternoon at a special meeting of the board of finance and taxation, held at the office of Mayor O. F. Curtis. The bond issues are divided into two classes, $175,000 for sewer department work and $100,000 for street work. The notes are for the purpose of con- structing a municipal comfort station. The sewer bonds are payable in 30 years and the street bonds serially for five years. At next Wednesday evening’s coun- cil session, the recommendations will be acted upon and then passed on for action by the City Meeting board. Local Boys Graduating From Rensselaer June 17 Two New Britain boys and one from Plainville will be graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at Troy next Friday. James A. Dawson of Prospect street. formerly lieuten- ant in the A, E. F., will receive a de- Eree as civil engineer, and Edward Judson of Plainville will get a degree as mechanical engineer. Henry North Wheeler of this city will receive a de- gree as chemical engineer. North & Judd Plant Will Shut Down For Inventory Notices were posted throughout the plant at the North & Judd factory yes- terday announcing a shut-down in a majority of the departments for two weeks, and in a few, for one week. The entire factory will close during the first week in July, some of the depart- ments reopening on the following Monday. During the closed period, an inventory will be taken. —— [ IPRICES OF SHOES ARE GOING LOWER Federal Trade Commission Pre- 1921. —T\Y/ELVE PAGES Ber Buines PRICE THREE CEN SIMS’VACATION CUT SHORT BY SEC. DENBY'S MESSAGE ORDERING HIM BACK HO. dicts Further Declines “BUYERS’ STRIKE” A SUCCESS This Is What Forced Prices Down, Report Says—All handlers Taking Big Profits Is What Made Footwear So Costiy During Past Few Years. Washington, June 11.—High prices of féotwear which obtained during 1918 and were increased in 1919 resulted from ‘‘abnormal conditions of supply and demand, both economical and phschological, arising from the war,”” the federal trade commission today re- ported to the house of representatives. The report was submitted in response to a resolution. ‘‘Incident to these conditions,”” the report added, ‘‘were large margins of profit taken by tanners, shoe manufac- turers, wholesalers, jobbers and retail- ers’’ whose large earnings were declared to be ‘‘out of all proportion to the in- crease in their cost per unit.’” Strike Was Effectual. The advance in the price of shoes finally was terminated by the so-called ‘‘buyers’ strike’” in the spring of 1920, according to the report. Failure of leather and shoe prices to decline as extensively as did hide prices after the ‘‘buyers’ strike’’ was attribut- ed by the commission to a ‘‘tendency to base selling prices on actual rather than replacement costs’’ and to the fact that other prices had not declined as much ad raw materials. In any event,”’ the report conclud- ed, ‘‘the present prices of hides and skins and the conditions existent in these phases of industry, justify an ex- pectation of still further declines in the quoted prices of leather and shoes.”’ Earnings in 1919. Earnings of 361 reporting shoe man- ufacturers representing 62 per cent. of the 19019 production, averaged 16.2 per cent. on their total investment, accord- ing to the commission’s figures. ‘‘Earnings of 32 typical shoe whole- salers and jobbers,”’ the report says, “‘averaged about 22 per cent. of in- vestment in 1918 and about 31 per cent. in 1019. Earnings of 46 typical shoe retailers averaged about 25 per cent. in 1018 and about 32 per cent. in 1919, ‘00T DOORS - GLUB' - SUPPORTS ‘KIDS’ GAMP Gives $10 For ’l‘wo Week’s Board For Child— Other Donations. Miss Alice Manee, treasurer of the *“Out Doors Club,” a group of local business girls, has forwarded to the committee in charge of the Fresh Air camp at Burlington the sum of $10 which will be used to support one child for two weeks at the camp. It is fitting that this con- tribution lead the list. A group of business girls who favor the outdoors and all that it signifies lead the way in contributions to the fund, although there are other sources of revenue which will undoubtedly be reported within a few days as several organ- izations have pledged to aid. In ad- dition $20 was received from other individuals, one of whom prefers to keep her name from print and lists herself as a “friend.” We prefer, of course, to print the donor's name but, if requested we will acknowledge the sum under a general title. The thirty dollars taken in this morning assures three more children of the vacation’ that' means so much to them. Of course there will be some go anyhow but it is the wish of the committee to send as many as possible. Every five dollars received means one week for another child. The benefits to the children and the city from this ‘life-giving, health- building outing are obvious. Con- tributors should send in their rfeney to the “Fresh Air Editor” of the Herald. Today's accounting follows: “Out Doors Club A Friend Mrs. R. J. Vance Miss A. Vance .$10.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 Total to date BAD CHECK MAN HELD ‘White, Claiming to be Local Manu- facturer, Passcd $100 Order on Commercial Trust Company. L. E. White, who claims to be secre- tary of a local carburetor manufactur- ing concern, was before Judge G. W. Klett this morning on a charge of passing a worthless check for $100. The check was drawn on the Union Bank and Trust company of New Lon- don, June 1, and returned shortly afterward, he having no funds atsthat bank. The case was continued until next Tuesday in bonds of $500. White' explained that he had,in- |- tended to use the funds for busigess of the company for which he gfelt he had authorization. A debtor, he sald, had agreed to deposit $2,900 to night 1s being sought, Herman declared today. has been made by the police so far as can be determined by their on the case. to have an administrator appointed for the Parsons estate and yesterday when called at the home of Mrs. Parsons, mother of the murdered man, ing bad weather and a dismal ?'alked Too Much 7 YEAR OLD GIRL IS BRUTALLY MURDERED Moorestown, N J., Stirred By Atrocious Crime— Negro is Sought. Moorestown, N. J., June 11.—A par- ticularly atrocious crime was revealed here today by the Burlington county authorities when they announced the finding of the badly mutilated body of seven-year-old Matilda Russo who had been missing since last Saturday. The police are searching for Lewis Lively, a negro, 35 years old, in connection with the’ killing of the child. The child’s body was found buried in the cellar of Lively's home which is within 50 feet of that of the Russo fam- ily in East Second street, East Moores- town. The throat had been cut and the abdomen slashed. According to the authorities, the child had been mis- treated before it had been killed. ‘The body was found yesterday but the crime was not revealed by the police in | the hope of capturing the murderer. Lively is employed in Phjladelphia and comes home to Moorestown every night. Last night he was seen in town but has; not bean found by the police. The little victim was the daughter of Michael Russo, a tailor. The child vanished last Saturday. Lively's fam- ily consisting of his wife and five-year- old son, has been away from home for more than a week. In the hunt for the child County Detective Ellis Park direct- ed Chief of Police Bradshaw of Moores- town to search Lively's house. While poking through the dirt floor of the cel- lar Bradshaw found the body. Lively's wife was found by the police and locked ug in the Burlington county jail at Mt. Holly. She says she knows nothing of the crime. According to Parker, Lively's house was searched be- cause of his apparent nervousness when spoken to about the search for the child during the week . The community is aroused,and extra| precautions have been taken to safe- guard Lively when found. SEEK MURDER MOTIVE Coroner and Police Kept Busy In Nor- folk Slaying Mystery—Little Prog- ress Is Made. Norfolk, June 11.—A motive for the killing of Joseph Parsons, dairyman of home Tuesday Coroner S. A. No progress South Norfolk in his comments The coroner is ‘anxious Hannah it was to speak to her about the legal proceedings with the administration. He did not see Miss Mary Parsons to ques- tion her and he said he had no intention of asking her she was fully recovered from her tremely nervous condition. about the murder until ex- AIRMEN ARE STRANDED Aviators Coming to Hartford to Take Part in Races, Lost in Fog at New London. June 11.—Encounter- fog, New London, \‘lajnr Drennan and Sergeant Schnridt, O ham. morning. position they cosset golf courSe driving into a haz- ard, puncturing the tire of the left wheel of the plane, plane to spin into the earth. A. aviators, flying from Framing- Mass., became lost here thiy In order to ascertain their landed on the Shenne- which caused the Neither were on vas seriously injured. They their way to Hartford to attend the aviation meet Fastenau, U. S. A., Lieut. fromt there today. was sent Admi:al Is Told To Sta For States Inmediate Ard To Report In Pe sen To Secretary This Action is Taken Wi out Waiting For Sims Reply to Query About T4 of His Alleged Speech. \ ‘Washington, June 11.—Rear miral Sims’ leave of absence in land was revoked today by Sed tary Denby and he was ordered report at once to the secretary of navy. Mr. Denby’s action was a without waiting for a reply from officer to the secretary’s cablegy asklng whether he had been corr ly quoted as attacking Sinn sympathizers in the United State a speech delivered in London week. Admiral Sims had announ that he would sail for home fi England on June 15. He was ed leave of absence to go abroad] receive al degree from an En university. The naval secretary’s cableg sent today to the officer said: “Remainder your leave revol You will return to the United S immediately and report in person] the secretary of the navy. Ackno edge.” PAONESSA “CALLS” QUIG Alderman Fyom Sixth Ward Int Glass House Dwellers Should J Throw Stones—Curtis Involved. Alderman Paonessa denoun former Mayor Quigley today for reported criticism of Mayor Cu regard to the latter’s failure to in the matter of paving Myrtle Park streets. “Why didn't Quigley do someth about it while he was m.yor i Mr. Paonessa vehemently, “Ci ly the paving of Myr:le street was dered eight yedrs ago, but what Quigley do about it? And Park st was ordered fixed, too,’”" he add “What right has he to criticize mayor for not doing something himself did not have done?"* Mr. Paonessa went on to say tl changes would have to be made the sewers on both streets before p manent pavements could be laid advantage and with economy in “Certainly you can quote me, concluded. REALTOR BANQUET Local Real Estate Men Will H State Organization Officials at Ga cring Monday Night. The local Realtors, the incorpo: ed name for the National Assox tion of Real Estate Men, will hold banquet Monday evening at 6 p. m., standard time, at the Shut] Meadow Country club. Thomas O'Connor, who is in charge of 4 general arrangements, reports tH guests will be present from Hartfo Waterbury, New Haven and Bridg port. Representatives from the lo: banks will also be present. Toastmaster’ William Hatch call on President John T. Sloan of ] New Haven Realtors, and Alvin Ha cock of Bridgeport, a member of state executive committee. All tal will be germane to real estate prd leme. There is a great amount of inte: manifested in the New Britain Re tors because of the ract that the lo chapter of the national organizatil was the third to join from this s 30,000 BACK AT WORK Chicago Building Trades Emplo Will Return to Jobs Next We $100,000,000 Construction Ni Chicago, June 1l1.—Approximatg 30,000 men employed in the buildi: trades will be back at work n¢ week and construction valued nearly $100,000,000 will be und] way in a short time, contractors d clared today, as the result of the s lection of Federal Judge K. M. La dis to be arbiter in a wage contr| versy. With the selection of the umpid the contractors called off a lockol which has been in effect since N 1 and are making plans to b work. BROTHERS TO WED Sk Salvatore Garfe and Miss Ange Rovillo have taken. out a license wed, as have Jos. Rovillo ahd, n Garfe. Salvatore and. Annie al brother and sister and ' Joseph an Angeline are similarly related. four are matives of Italy und now 1 58 Beaver stree 7]