New Britain Herald Newspaper, September 30, 1921, Page 1

{ * DECISION RESERVED UNTIL WEDNESDAY ON CHARGE OF MANSLAUGHTER AGAINST KALKOWSKI IN LOUIS WINKLE TRAGEDY ‘1 News of the World By Associated Press ESTA'BLISHED 1870. o NEW BRITAIN HERALD NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1921.—TWENTY-FOUR PAGES EFFORT BEING MADE TO GET BONDS Herald “Ads” Mean Better Business PRICE THREE CENTS FOR RICHARDSON AND JAKE WINKLE; JENNINGS BAIL IS FIXED AT $3,000 Fetzmann and Nich Will Also Be Given Hearings Next Week — Doctor Doubts Accidental Fall Theory. After the introduction of exhaustive evidence on the part of the state in the manslaughter charges against Klemens Kalkowski, arising out of the death of Louls Winkle, Judge B. W Alling reserved decision this morning until next Wednesday. Attorfiey Michael A. Sexton, defense counsel, asked and was given the priv- flege of NljMg a brief in the case. The manslaughter charges against Frank Fetsmann, bartender for Kalkowskl, and Michael Nich, a material’ witness, who {s charged on a technlcal breach of the peace, were both con- tinued until Wednesday. Bonds in all three cases were allowed to remain a8 at present. 13 State Witnesses, The state summoned 13 witnesses for a hearing this morning in connec- tion with the preliminary trial. They included: Dr. J. F. Costello, deputy coroner; Dr. Waterman Lyon, medical examiner; Detective Sergeant William G Hart, Street Sergeant John J. King, Chief of Police W. J. Rawlings, Michael Nich, Ignatz Lewitki, Alex Kokowski, Paul Wallicki, Max Ber- man, L. F. Holmes, Charles McCarthy and Thomas Territan. Sexton Fights Strenuously. The charge against Kalkowskl was altered somewhat and the amended count was presented this morning. After its reading Defense Counsel Sex- ton ralsed strenuous objections. Hé argued that the accused should be #iven an opportunity to study the a cusation since it concorns a serioulo fense for which & 15 year penalty is provided. He pointed out that no law ean take from a prisoner the right to be fully apprised as to what charge s brought against him. He asked what the state had In mind in its allegation of ‘“‘negligence’”: how Kalkowski had “exposed” Winkle to danger: in what way he had “assumed ¢harge” of the person; by whom and in what way he bad “received an in- jury to his head", quoting excerpts from the complaint. Prosecuting Attorney Albert A. Greanberg replled to the statements of the defense attorney that the state is alleging reckless disregard for life by exposing the body of Louls Winkle to danger. He pointed out that it is not the province of 4 complaint to Intro- duce the evidence in the case, but that the allegations would be proved in de- tall by the evidence which would be presented. Judge Alling asked Attorney Sexton if the complaint dld not allege that Kalkowsk! had assumed charge of the body and through negligence did ex- pose him to danger and eause death. The attorney agreed that it did, bat claimed that relationship must be shown to prove his duties toward the fnjured man. The court then asked if, in the opin- fon of the defense counsel, he would not be liable to a manslaughter charge if ‘he had picked up an injured man and then allowed him to die without making an effort to save his life. Attorney Sexton and Judge Alling disagreed on this point of law. Judge Alling then ruled that the ac- cused was sufficlently apprised of the eharge in the comvblaint as read. Dr. Costello Testifics. Dr. J. F. Costello was the first wit- ness called by the state. He was called to this city as deputy coroner and per- formed an autopsy upon Winkle on the day the body was found. Winkle died, he sald, as the result of a fractured skull caused by outside violence. The upper lid of his right e showed a discoloration. In the mouth and nose there were blood stains. Su- perficial brulses marked the arms, On the skull over the right ear there wi a eircular inefsion. There was an abrasion of two inches on the scalp nearby. Upon ralsing the scalp many blood clots were found. The fractures of the skull were on the right side. The skull cap was removed. Just bolow the scalp there was a thin arca of bone through which fracture extended. Further ex- amination showed hemorrhages of the brain. The thorax was open and the lungs negative and the heart the same s w all the organs. The stomach showed no signs of food. There was no evidence of liquor In the bladde although it was possible that he had been drinking. The coroner could not say how long he had been dead Doubts Fall Theory. It is barely possible, he said, that .@ Injury would be caused by falling # downstairs. Prosecutor A. A. Green- berg asked if furnishing medical atten- tion might have saved the life, in view /. of the fact that he had lived 15 hours %y After being injured. The reply was that it was possible The witness was turned over to the defenso. Attorney M. A, Sexton drew an afMirmative reply to a question as to whother the fracture used the h n-th: discharged the witness. y the of a photograph Thomas 3 PER CENT. SALES TAX IS PROPOSED Senator Smoot Suggests Levy on Manufacturers EXEMPTION FOR ONE YEAR During This Time the Proposed Tax Would Not Be in Effect on Sales of Less Than $6,000 Per Yecar, Thus Avoiding Confusion. Washington, Sept. 30.—A manufac- turers sales tax of three per cent was formally proposed to the senate to- day by Senator Smoot, republican, Utah. The senator explained that this would be in substitution for “all of the various war taxes, the excise taxes, luxury taxes, stamp ' taxés, capital stock tax, transportation, telegraph and insurance taxes, the taxes on soft drinks, ice cream, cosmetics, ad- missions and dues, and all of the other “57 varieties” of obnoxious, discriminatory forms of taxation which would be repeaied on next Jan- uary 1, under a series of amendments years ago. The above picture, taken when D etective Sergeant A. was new in the police game, gives a n adequate He has since shaved off his mustache and is losing his hair. The younger man is his son Andrew F. Richardson. DETECTIVE SERGEANT AND SON J. Richardson idea of his appearance Arrest of Jennings ~Gives Strength ,of Stories About John J. Byrnes and Missett Brothers. (Special to The Herald). Hartford, Sept. 30.—The linking of to the revenue revision bill offered by the senator. Repeal of the excess profits tax as of last January 1 in- stead of on next January 1 as planned by both the house and the senate fi- nance committee also was proposed hy Senator Smoot. Under his amend- ments the corporation Income tax would remain at ten per cent but there would be no change in the pres- ent tobacco, liquor and iaRNeritance taxes. The sales tax amendment said: Three Per Cent Levy. “That in addition to all other taxes there shall be levied, assessed, col- lected and pald upon every commodity manufactured or produced when sold, leased or licensed for consumption or use without further process of manu- facture a tax equivalent to three per cent of the price for which such commodity is sold, leased or licensed: such tax to be paid by the manufac- turer or producer.” “It should be noted.” said Sena- tor Smoot, “that as the tax Is im- posed only when articles are sold for consumption or use without further process of manufacture that the tax will be non-cumulative in effect and will ‘give the integrated business no advantage over e disintegrated bus- iness. There will be but oné tax. “If a commodity is sold for con- sumption or use in a further process of manufacture no tax will be im- posed. For example crude oil sold tor fuel would be taxable but if'sold to a refinery for the making of gaso- line or like commodities would not be taxable. $6,000 Exemption. “In order to avoid administrative difficulties with small sales the bill provides for an exemption of all sales of less than $6,000 during one vear. This will exclude about one per cent of the manufactured goods in the country according to the census of the manufacturers. It will practially ex- empt all the agricultural products since the aggregate value of products| of farms for this year has been esti- mated by the department of agricul- sure at between $1,000 and $2,000, but s most agricultural products would find their way into manufactured pro- ducts, they would be exempt anyway u=der the definition of the tax. “Provision is made for a like tax upon similar imported comodities so that there can be no discriminaton ainst Aerican products. “The yield of this tax ~urefully estimated and one of the foremost the country, Prof. Charles J of Harvard, to produce during the calendar yoar 1922, $759,756,000. Conservatism has been exercised throughout this estimate. The yield will undoubtedly be close to $1,000,- 000,000 but the figure given is more than ample to provide the revenue which will be lost by the which 1 propose “] want to see a real revision of our tax laws and not the perpetuation, in times of peace, of revenue laws which were devised under the emersency of r. o has been approved by economists in Bullock return of pros- for the American people and we can bring it through the enactment of a proper tax system.” “I believe that these amendments will accomplish the desired result and 1 know that the people throughout the counry are of similar belief from gen e-al approval which the plan has re- want to see a perity believe cetved.” the well known sporting man, Jacob Jennings of New Britain, with the scandal that has broken in = New ain, has sent a number of local m into paroxysms of Zfear Ilest eventually they may be connected. ollowers of harness racing about thy te will recall that during the past’summer months, Jennings has beén associatéd with a bookmaking outfit, believed to be run by John J. Byrnes of this city. Others whose names are heard in connection with the affair are the Missett brothers. “Jakle,” as Jennings was generally called, and Thomas Missett were boon companions, and it was often ex- pressed the wonder where the men secured their money. Many Names Mentioned. In New Britain the men were be- lieved by some officials to be close- Iy attached to the rum ring. Missett was for a time connected with a Church street place in New Britain. He is also said to be a gambler who has been one of the habitues of gambling places in Hartford, New Britain and other cities about the state. Jennings and Missett made their local headquarters at a saloon on Union Place, where rumors have it that many times loads of booze have been carted away, without any great effort in “covering up.” How ,much of the rumor the state police are in a position to prove, presumably through leads given by Cotter, they, of course will not say. The fact that the Richardsons are be- ing held for the December term of the superior court under the heaviest bonds known considering the charge, will give plenty of time for furthex developments and possibly many more arrests. EXPECTS DISCHARGE Attorney Sexton, Representing Klemens Khilkowski Expects Client Will Be Freed. That Klemens Kalkowski will be a liberty in a short time is the beliaf of Attorney Michael A. Sexton, former liquor prosecutor and now repre- senting Kalkowski on the manslaugh- ter charge. Mr. Sexton sald this after- noon “I will be awfully surprised if kowski is not turned out next Wednesday.” “They've got absolutely nothing on him. All they have shown date is t Winkle had a frac- tured skull, as testified to by Dr. Cos- tello. “Had this matter came up last Jan- uary and the body béen taken to the alley during the winter time, then an entirely different construction could be placed on the matter, because then they could have shown that therc was exposure, that the body was repeals ftrozen, and might have been able to show then that there was negligence, but as the matter stands now I think they've got a very weak case.” Unemployed Fight Cops In England, Dozen Hurt Leicester, Eng., Sept. 30.—. men were injured and as man rrest- ed after a clash here toda bet n the police and 600 unemployed men who had smashed the windows of the hoard of guardians offices. $12,000 Loss By Fire As Lightning Hits Barn Danbury, Sept. 30.—Lightning dozen . 8. TREATY RATIFIED Berlin, Sept. 30.—(By the Asso- clated Press)—The Reichstag to- day passed the b ratifying the e striking a building on the farm of James W. Gregory in Westlake dis- trict about 5:30 this morning. caused l HARTFORD MEN LINKED BY RUMOR TO STORIES OF ILLEGAL RUM RUNNING NO GENERAL POLICE PROBE ‘IS PLANNED Police Commissioners Have Heard No Charges No investigutlon-GP the police de- partment is planned by the board of police commissioners on the strength of tle Richardson arrest yesterday, ac- cording to a statement made today Ly Chairman P. F. King, of the board. When asked for a statement this afternoon, Mr. King said that Rich- ardson had been suspended by Chief of Police William J. Rawlings and that the board could not take any fur- ther action except confirm the sus- pension. When asked if Richardson would be fired, Mr. Kipg said, “That is a matter which I have not taken up with the other members of the board as yet, but my own opinion would be that it would be better to lef| his case res¢ where it is, as long as he has been susvended, until the court Richardson, Mr. King said he had not heard of any suspicion being directed agalnst anyone else, has disposed of the facts.” When asked if the rest of the force or any members of it was under sus- picion of being implicated in the var- ious offenses now charged against “We are anxious,” said Mr. King, “hat the complete facts of the case come oug and that all its ramifications in New Britain be exposed. If it con- cerns any other member of the police department we chall be glad to know it, but we have né suspicions of any one else at this time. When asked if the board was about ty institute an entire department, Mr. We Pave not done so, nor do we in- terd to do so at this time.” LEAVES Y. W. C. A. POSITION Mrs, Esther S Brackett, Head of Dor- mitory at Local Institution, Tenders Resignation. Mrs. dormito: past several resignation Brackett is brother at her S. Brackett, head of the y at the C. A. for the ¥ tendered her in capacity. M at living with her field and has made no plans for the future that could be learned. There has been no appoint- ment made as yet at the local institu- tion to fill the vacancy of Mrs. Brackett but action will be taken by the board and a successop will probably be named by November. TRY STRATEGY. Washington, Sept. 30.—Champions of the anti-beer bill today threw an unexpected obstacle into the path of scnate leaders negotiations for a vote on the German, Austrian and Hun- garian peace treaties October 14. The “drys" insisted that the provision for voling on their measure also be made. PRY] Greenwich, Sept stepsoa of Guy Carleton, a yachtsman, was struck by an automobile while riding his bicycle at East Putnam ave- nue today, and died later in the F pital with a fractured skull. Francis Jurshek, Y., driver of the machine, was held wunder $5,000 bonds until Coroner Phelan makes an inquiry. Fs THE WEATHER. —o— Hartford, Sept. 30.—Forecast for New Britain and vicinity: J J | SINGS ‘OLD PAL’ AS HE DIES ON GALLOWS Carl WandEEecnted for Murder of Wife and Stranger REMAINS CALM TO THE END When Asked If He Had Anything to Say Before Execution He Replied “Yes,” and Starts Off on Popular Ballad. Chicago, Sept. 30.—Singing a popu- lar song Carl Wanderer convicted of the murder of his wife, her unborn babe an@ a “ragged stranger” whom he hired to stage a fake holdup, was hanged at the Cook county jail at 7:19 o’clock this morning. Wanderer walked to the gallows with firm step and as he tpok his place on the scaffold réheated a short prayer after a minister. Sings “Old Pal” Song. Asked if he had anythipg to say, he replied in the affirmative, and as a shroud was adjusted on his head TROLLEY POLE FALLS, STRIKING AUTOISTS Mrs. Peck of Bristol Has Hand Badly Crushed in Plainville Accident. Bristol, Sept. 30.—A trolley pole carrying guy wires fell over on an automobile in which were Mr. and Mrs. Heward S. Peck of Oakland street, as they were driving in Plain- ville today. Mr. Peck had a bad scalp wound and Mrs. Peck's right hand was crushed so that amputa- tion of two fingers was necessary. The trolley line runs along the state highway. Apparently Mr. Peck had no warning of the falling pole which broke in the top of the ma- chine and pushed it into the gutter. Mr. Peck is of Peck & Barnard Co. started the song, “Old Pal, Why Don’t You Answer Me.” He was- singing when the trap dropped. The chorus to the song Wanderer chose is as follows: “The long night through, I wait for you, ' Old Pal, why don’t you answer me? My arms embrace an empty space, The arms that held you tenderly; If you can hear my prayer away up there, Old Pal, why don't you answer me?” Story of the Murder. The crime for which Wanderer was hanged was the murder of his dupe in the fake hold-up, who recently was (Contiriued on Second Page). SLATER RESIGNS AS COMPANY CAPTAIN Ashley Griffin Will Now Head the Local Machine Gun Company—No Other Changes Captain Joseph Slater has resigned as head of Company H, Connecticut Reg. Inf., which is the local machine Gun company and yesterday received his papers from the governor accept- ing his resignation and giving him an honorable discharge from the army. The resignation took effect on Wed- nesday, September 28. Ashley Grif- fin, well known in local military circles has been appointed as the new captain of the unit. There were no other changes made in the personnel of the company, Captain Slater headed the local com- pany on May 23, 1921. Previous to this time he had seen many years in the service. During the late World War he served in the 101st Machine Gun company and has been in the Na- tional Guard since February 16, 1921. ~ PREPARING JOR STRIKE Bangor and Aristook Railroad Adver- tises for Conductors and Trainmen in Case of Walkout. Boston, Sept, 30 —An advertisement for conductors and trainmen for service on the Bangor and Aroostock railroad in the event of a strike of train crews was published in four morning news- papers here today. It read: “‘Wanted: Conductors and trainmen for service on the Bangor and Aroo- stook railroad in case of strike, Vice- President of Trainmen's organization having been quoted in the press as stat- ing there would be an immediate strike it the members so wished, which seem- ed practically certain HART CHIEF DETECTIVE Is Named By Chief W. J. Rawlings Street Sergeant As Temporary Chief of Burcau. <Chief W. J. Rawlings announced this afternoon that following the sus- pension of Detective Sergeant Andrew J. Richardson, he had detailed Ser- geant William C. Hart to act as tem- porary head of the detective bureau. Falls, Chasing Robber, Killed By Own Pistol McPherson, Kas., Sept. 30.—Fred E. ENis, colonel of the Fourth Kansas infantry and a major during the war, died today when he fell over a rug in his home while hunting for a burglar, and his own automatic pistol was dis- i, the bullet penetrating his SHOOTING IN MIDDLETOWN. Middletown, Sept. 30.—In the course of a family quarrel early to- day Emanuel Zimmitti, 28, is said to have fired two shots at his uncle Angelo Larocco. There was no wound. The accident happened almost di- rectly in front of the home of Select- man Charles H. Calor shortly after 10:30 o'clock as Mr. and Mrs. Peck ‘were on their way to New Britain. Mr. Peck was driving ar the time. Mrs. Peck had her hand upon the doorway of the car and as the pole fell, it struck the hand, crushing it. The ac- cident happened so suddenly, that as Mr. Peck turned in his seat, the pole struck him across the head inflicting a deep’ gash over the forehead, which bled profusely. Dr. Lawrence H. Frost was called and gave the injured persons medical attention after which they were taken to the Charter Oak hospital in Hart- NO ARRESTS TODAY Statement of Attorney Hugh Alcorn Quiets Rumors Implicating Officials and Others. State’s Attorney Hugh Alcorn issued a statement this afternoon from his office at Hartford, to the effect that no warrants had been issued under his orders this afternoon for the ar- rest of New Britain parties alleged to be connected in any way with the Richardson case. This statement from Mr. Alcorn quell a number of rumors concerning several prominent residents and at least two officials. The Herald, prior to receiving Mr.. Alcorn’s statements, had received more than a score of calls concerning prominent men and one young woman believed to have been implicated. MAY GIVE $350,000 Board of Finance and Taxation Will Receive Mayor’ss Recommendation on School Needs. The board of finance and taxation will meet this evening to hear a special committee of the school board relative to school needs. The school board has already drafted a building program which was submitted to the finance and taxation committee in conjunction with a request for $735,- 000. It is expected that the mayor will advocate that $350,000 be given for school purposes, that amount to take care of the construction of a 24-room schoolhouse on the Carmody site and the purchase of a new site. Bullet Rebounds and Wounds Experimenter Knoxville, Tenn., Sept. 30.—Hobart Johnson, 22, of Hampton had been told a bullet from an army riffe would pierce armor plate. He tried it on two steel railroad rails. The bullet passed through the Irst rail, struck the second, glanced back and struck Johnson in the thigh, severing a large blood vessel. His recovery is probable. Army Balloon is Hit By Lightning, Destroyed Dayton, O., Sept. 30.—A bolt of lightning in an electrical storm early today struck and demolished a “baby blimp” dirigible balloon stationed at Wilbur Wright aviation field. The hAngar was burned to the ground. The balloon was 85 feet long and is said to have been the smallest in the air service. Loss is $19,800. TRAIN SCHEDULE CHANGED. New Time For Two Trains on Berlin Line. Changes in the train service effec- tive October 2 announced today by the | N. Y., N. H. and Hartford include two trains on the Berlin line. The train now leaving Berlin for New Britain at 8:58 a. m. will leave Former Local Sporting Man Is Held As Materiai Witness In Police Scandal—All Cases Coming - Up At December Term Of Superior Court State’s Attorney Alcorn Hints At More Serious Charges Which May Be Brought Later. " Hartford, Sept. 30.—Jakob Jenninga was released this afternoon in bonds of $3,000, the bond being furnished in cash by his attorney, Lawyer William E. Eagan of Hartford. Jennings was arrested last night as a material wit- ness in the Richardson case and was brought before Supreme Court Judge Lucien F. Burpee in the superior court in Hartford this afternoon. His case was continued until next term of the superior court at which time the charges against Richardson will be heard. Although friends of Detective Ser- geant Andrew J. Richardson were making frantic efforts to secure the $50,000 bail demanded for his release, at press time this afternoon it had not been raised and the local pelice- man, held at the county jail on a charge of concealing a stolen automo- *ile, was still ‘behind the bars. 6o, a'so, were his two sons, Andrew and ‘Wallace, held in $15,000 bail each, und Jake Winkle, held in $50,000 bail, Bfforts are also underway to secure bonds for the latter. Meecting This Afternoon. At 3:30 this afternoon a meeting was held in the office of Constable Fred Winkle, where a consultation tock place for the purpose of pooling money to raise a'fund to procure ‘bail fer Jake Winkle. The 1idea is to form u pool to raise $50,000 cash to put up as surety for the release of the incarcérated nephew. Among those wno have agreed are Max Kennedy, real estate dealer; Irving Rachlin, at- torney; M. Barney Miller, real estate dealer; and Fred Winkle. Trying -to Aid Richardson. Friends of Sergeant Richardson were about early today making every effort to procure for him. bail. Rob- ert Budde proved his loyally to the accused police official by doing every- ihing possible to come to his rescue. Mr. Budde conferred with Lawyer P. F. McDonough, but nothing was giv- en out as to what transpired. Budde admitted having talked .the matter over with Fred Beloin and P. S. Mc- * Mahon. It was said that these men would like to come to the assistance of the incarcerated official, but were reluctant in view of the fact that pyblic talk might link their names in the tangle. Heavy Bonds Asked. Held in bonds totalling $130,000, are Andrew J. Richardson, up to last night a detective sergeant in the New Britain police department, his two sons, Wallace Richardson and Andrew F. Richardson, and Jacob Winkle, whose semsational arrests were told in the Herald early yesterday afternoon. Immediately after being taken before Judge Wolfe in superior court, State's Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn asked for bonds of $50,000 in the cases of Ser- geant Richardson and Jacob Winkle, despite the efforts of Lawyer P. F. McDonough, counsel for the Richard- sons, to secure a lower amount. That the state must have something definite on the accused is the opinion of many, when the amount of bail is takien into consideration. The amounts are be- lieved to be about as high as‘has ever been placed against an accused fhan in the history of the state. Three Autos Secized.; Despite the frantic effo Ser- geant Richardson to secure nds- man, he was unsuccessful, ehd, with the other three men, was rerdoved to the Hartford county Jjail on Seyrfis street, to await trial at the December term of the superior court. Imme- diatey after the men had been taken in tow by the state officers, three automobiles were seized, one a Stuta belonging on one of the Richardsons, and a Stutz and Buick belonging to Winkle. 3 lcorn Scores Richardson. It was a' severe arraignment that State’s Attorney Alcorn subjected RQe- tective Richardson to when he stood before Judge Wolfe at 3 o'clock yes- terday afternoon. Mr. Alcorn in his statements seemed to lean to the opin- ion that Sergeant Richardson has been | intimate with a gang of lawbreakers in this city, to which three deaths are attribufed. Mr. Alcorn disclosed that the stdte police has revealed in in- vestigation a story of “gain, corrup- tion and protection of crime.” The specific charge on which the Richard- sons and Winkle are being held is that of concealing a Stolen automo- bile. Calls Him Traitor. Mr. Alcorn said, in reference to inti- mations that Richardson was in league with lawbreakers: “How deeply he is involved with this gang I am not prepared to say, but I do know that there have been two desths in New Britain attributed to the operations of this gang and one death just over the border line - in Farmington, all three of which the' statq is now investigating. The in- vestigation so tar made, discloses a sordid story of gain, of corruption and - of th¢ protection of crime, and if the