New Britain Herald Newspaper, June 12, 1922, Page 1

News of the World By Associated Press [ ——— Mrs. Ethel Nott, Who Aided in Killing Hus- band, Decides to With- draw Her Petition 68 File Requests for Free- dom, One Lifer Making His Twenty-fourth Ap- peal to Board. Hartford, June 12.—The petition of Mrs. Ethel H. Nott, of Bridgeport for release from state prison under a life sentence was withdrawn at the meeting of the board of pardons at the prison in Wethersfield today. Mrs. Nott, who was accused of complicity in the killing of her husband in Dridgeport, was convicted June 2, 1921, after one of the most sensational trials that city has ever known. The withdrawal of the petition was on the ground that it was “inadvisable” to present it at this time. 68 Ask Freedom. The list brought to the board was said to be the largest in years. It numbered 68 petitioners. Some of these, however, did not appear. Of 23 petitioning from New Haven county only six appeared. Frank Bassett of Bridgeport under life sentence since March, 1879, peti- tloned for the twenty-fourth time. Pleads For Her Son. Antonio Vernale, of Mijddlesex county, convicted of train wrecking, December 22, 1915, and serving from five to 15 years appeard before the board. His mother was present to plead for him. Charles H. Bishop, Tolland county, sentenced for life for second degree urder in 1906 and John T. Hayes, itchfield county, convicted in Novem- ber, 1901, for the same crime, had previously petitioned for pardons. ‘Waterbury petitioners were cenzo Sansivero, sentenced June 1903, Charles Bassett, December 1905, and Jos Pecciulis, March 28, 1910, all for life imprisonment for second degree murder. All three men were previous petitioners and were represented by counsel, Mrs. Scarpa, a cousin of Diralto Calando, of New London, whose sen- i tence to death in 1909 for first de- gree murder was commuted to lifé imprisonement said that he was need- ed by his parents in Ttaly. Simon A. B. Salsbury, New Tondon county, was permitted to appear be- fore the board to plead for a pardon from his life sentence for second de- gree murder. He had previously ap- peared before the board. “What T did I did through fear, he said. His young son and daughter testified to their father's kindness to them in the past and asked that he be released. He is mail clerk at the prison. HEAVY EARTHQUAKE IS FELT AT GEORGETOWN Seismographs There and at Marquette University Register Tremors Vin- 30, 22 Washington, June 2—A heavy earthquake shock was recorded at the Georgetown University seismographi- cal observatory last midnight and a less severe tremor probably more dis- tant, was recorded at about 6 o’clock this morning. The first quake began at 11:54 o'clock last night and continued until one o'clock this morning with the highest intensity about five minutes after midnight. The center of the disturbance was estimated at 2100 miles from Washington in a souther- ly direction. The second quake lasted about half an hour. Milwaukee, June 12.—Two records of earth tremors were recognized on the seismograph of Marquette Univer- sity here in the night, Father Kramer reported today. The first started at 12:55 o'clock this morning, lasting 45 minutes. There was a period of in- tenseness beginning at 1:556 and last- ing ten minutes. The second shock was recorded at 6 a. m. continuing for 10 minutes. The indicated direction was southwest and the location about two thousand miles from Milwaukee. New York Mail Carrier Charged With Homicide New York, June 12.—-Albert Lewis, a letter carrier, was arrested today on suspicion of homicide in connec- tion with the death of Bridget ‘Sul- livan, 40 years.old, who it is alleged, was drowned after being thrown from a dock in the Bronx. He denied the charge. He told the policé hé had seen the woman struggling in the wa- ter and shouted vainly for help. IRISH REPORT DEFERRED London, June 12.—(By the Asso- ciated Press.—Winston Churchill, the colonial secretary announced in the house of commons this afternoon that it would be more convenient and in the general public interest if he de- fered his statement on Ireland, which it had been expected he would de- liver today, until tomorrow or possi- biy» Thursday. Men; Two Are Still at College At a meeting of the board.of health commissioners tomorrow afternoon, action will be taken on the selection of a dentist for the public clinic to be reopened next month, for which four applications have been received. Dr. Joseph P. Meehan is fhe fhost experienced of the four applicants, two of whom—Philip Chernoff and Louis Nair—have not completed their studies at collegé as yet. Dr. M. 8. Aisenberg has two years' experience. All four are local men, graduates of the New Britain High school, and with the exception of the last named, re- ceived their education in dentistry at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Aisenberg studied at the University of Maryland. The two young men who have ap- plied who are still at school have al- ready passed their state dental board examinations and are qualified to enter,| upon practice immediately upon grad- uation. Both graduated from High school in the class of 1918, It is expected that the duties at- tendant to conducting the clinic will require about a half day, five days a week. Plans for opening the clinic will be dlscusued at tomorrow’s meet- ing. WILLIAM CORLISS BECOMES A JESUIT Local Boy to Be Ordained a Priest in Washington, D. C.—Has Studied 16 Years, William Corliss, aged 33, son of Mrs. Bridget Corliss of 33 Summer street, will be ordained a priest in, the Jesuit order in Washington, D. C,, on June 27. He will have reached on that day the summit of his 16 years of preparation for his holy calling. He received his early education at St. Mary's Parochial school in this city and later was gradnated frot the New Britain High school. He then attended St. Thomas’' Seminary in Hartford, and upon the completion of his studies there, he entered Holy Cross college. ‘While he was a student at Holy Cross, he decided to enter the Jesuit order, and for that purpose he went to Poughkeepsie, N. Y., and entered one, of the schools of the order there. After a few years, he was transferred to the Jesuit home at Woodstock, Md., and was later assigne® to the Boston Catholic college as a teacher. After a number of years, he was returned to Woodstock for the completion of his studies ,and he will remain there until he receives his Holy Orders. His mother and immediate family will leave for Washington, 'D. C., the iatter part of this month to witness the ceremonies. AUTO KILLS CH l'AD‘ New Haven, Pune 12.—Coroner Mix teday expected to give a finding of accidental death in the case of Wil- liam Banahan, 3, killed by a machine of M. Makikowsk, of Wethersfield here yesterday. Witnesses said the child ran out from the sidewalk. REPUBLICA ‘Washington, June 12. ference today with President Harding, Representative Mondell, republican leader, hastily called together the re- publican steering committee of the house to discuss probable action on the ship subsidy bill and Musele Shoals, but the meeting, it was said “‘got nowhere.” CONTINUE CLERGYMAN'S CASE Bridgeport, June 12.--A continu- ance to June 13 was granted in city court today in the case of Rev. Gen- aro Striano, charged with making and selling liquor. IR, HIfiH Sl]Hl]llLS T0 GRADUATE BIG CLASS ON THURS. 148 Will Receive Diplomas at (Central, While 97 Will Be Re- warded With Certiticates at the Eliha Barritt LEADERS OF CLASSMATES WILL DELIVER ADDRESSES Norman Williams Will Speak At Cen- tral Junior and John Phalon at Elihu Burritt—Mrs., A. G. Kimball And E. M. Pratt Represent School Board—Special Programs Arranged. Commencement exercises for the June classes of the Central Junior High school and the Elihu Burritt Junior High school will be held on Thursday, the last named school hay- ing its program at 9 a. m, in the school hall and the former holding {ts.| exercises in its school hall at 3 p. m A total of 245 boys and girls will re- ceive their diplomas, 148 being at the Central school and 97 at the Elihu Burritt institution. Central Junior High Mrs, Arthur G. Kimball, a member of the school board, will present the diplomas at the Central Junior High school, this being the first time in the history of local schools that a woman | has been selected to do this, hereto- fore it always having been the lot of some male member of the board to hand out the coveted certificates. The graduation program will open with the playing of Vetter-Atherton's “Daintye Ladye,” by the Central Jun- ior High school orchestra. Rev. J. Leo Sullivan will givé the invocation and the Girls' Glee club, taking a se- lection from ‘“The Tales of Hoffman,” will sing *“Beauteous Night,” while the Boys' Glee club will sing ‘“Ole Uncle Moon.” Norman Kenneth Wil- liams, nresident of the class, will give an oration on “Sejze Your Opportu- nity,"” and the address of the after- noon will be by Frank W. Wright, deputy state commissioner of educa- tion in Massachusetts. “Columbia, Our Motherland,” by the ninth grade chorus, will be the closing song. Class Celebrates Officers of the graduating class are: President, Norman Kenneth Williams; vice-president, Irene Elizaheth Tor- rell; secretary, Lucille Elayne Wat- rous; treasurer, Howard Edward Hausman. Blue and silver are the class colors and Carpe Diem has been chosen as the motto. Those awarded honorable mention for excellence in scholarship and conduct are, Gertrude M. Hinchliffe, Howard E. Hausman, Max Horenstein and Lucille E. Wat- rous. Edla Sandberg and Alfred Gar- (Continued on Page*Tourteen). DRESSEL WILL FILED Deceased Ieaves Entire Fstate To Widow Provided She Does Not Take Second Husband. By the will of the late August J. Dressel, filed today in probate court, the entire estate is left to the widow, provided ‘she does not marry again; otherwise she is to receive but the one-third share provided for widows by law, and the estate is to be divid- ed share and share alike among the following children: Martha D., Miq. Neidt, Albia M., Arno, Alma and Walter. The deceased named his widow as executrix with the request that no bonds be required. The will was drawn May 30, 101 REPORT BILL FAVORARLY Washington, June 12.—Favorable report on the Capper-Tincher bill to | amend the future trading act to meet| the recent decision of the supreme court, declaring sections of that act inoperative, was ordered today by the house agricultural committee. The measure, which was reported as in- troduced, is expected to be taken up in the house Thursday Excitement at St. What might have been a terrible disaster was averted at St. Peter's church yesterday morning by the pres- ence of mind of several of the male communicants in pullinz the clathing from several little girls when it had become ignited ' from candles they were carrying. This prompt action, and the calm attitude of Rev. Charles Coppens, undoubtedly prevented a panic. As it was, while four of the little girls had their hair singed, none was badly burned. The accident occurred at the fi o'clock mass when the veils of four of the little girls, who were carrying lighted candles in a FFirst Holy Com- munion procession, caught fire. There were about 150 ‘children taking part in this ceremony and they were proced- ing down the isle, when the flame from one of the candles was seen to ignite the flimay veil which one of the little girls was wearing. ensued, the little girl in front, turned One of the men present rushed to| the child and in the commotion that | Peter’s Church When Girls’ Veils Catch on Fire Four Children in First Holy Communion Procession Slightly Singed—Prompt Action Averts Panic. | to see what was going on, and in so doing her candle brushed her veil. It flared up like a piece of tissue paper.| She became frightened and dropped her candle against the veil of the girl in front of her and that also caught fire. The flame from this ignited to| the one in front, and it seemed for an| |instant that every one of the girls' veils would catch fire in the excite- ment., Several of the men in the congre- |ation rushed to the aid of the chil- | dren, and put out the flames without |the children suffering any serious burns, although each one had her hair singed, but the mothers and fathers of the children who were in the pro- cession, fearing that his or her child wae one of those who was in danger, began to rush to the front of the church The Rev. Charles Coppens, pastor, |called out from the pulpit reassuring the congregation. The ceremony was then carried out without the lighted candles lest which swept |corporation, | shares [ this Herald “Ads” Mean Better Business PRICE THREE CENTS HALF HUNDRED DEAD MILLIONS OF DOLLARS DAMAGE, INSTORM WHICH SWEEPS WITH CYCLONIC FEROCITY Canoeist, Caught in| /8 MORE BODIES WASHED IN FROM SEA, SEARCH KEPT UP Four More Corpses Picked Up At Hunters Island and Two Others At Travers Island. Gale, Drowns at Greenwich Several New Hayen People are Reported Missing—New England Toll is Heavy Greenwich, Conn, June 12.—John Anderson of New York city who went canoeing off Greenwich harbor with Miss Gladys Redinger last eve- ‘|ning was drowned while his compan- ion was saved and brought here for hospital attention. The canoeists had started to paddle to New Rochelle and were off Great Captain's island when the storm came upon them. After a hard struggle to keep the craft rightside up, it went over and Anderson was drowned while Miss Redinger clung to the canoe until picked up by the crew of the Yacht Countess, owned by C. B. Dunbough of 177 Summit avenue, New York. The yacht put in here just before midnight and Miss Rel- inger was taken to the Greenwich hospital. It was not until later that the local police learned of Anderson's death. Miss Redinger lives at 802 East 16th street, New York and Anderson lived at 4238 Digny avenue, the Bronx. New Haveners Missing New Haven, June 12.—A number of persons who went out fishing on Long Tsland sound Saturday night and yes- terday were reported missing to the police today. The number actually supposed to be missing is not deter- mined. Apparently, it is eight, but actually it may be much less as mem- bers of families and friends lacked exact knowledge of the boats fishermen’ were in Up till noon the police had told that a man ‘named Lawson Saturday night have not men named Vickory and Swartz have not returned home. Three Die in Wreck. Newark, O. June 12.—Buckeye Lake park was searched today for bodies of persons struck the park vesterday resulting in the death of three people. Seven small boats were missing today. Myron E. Hill, killed when a bath house was molished. Mrs. Lilllan Wohrle de- and M. Seigler were fatally hurt when the storm wrecked cottages. New England Hard Hit. Boston, June 12.—A survey today of the damage wrought{by the temp- zrvatpr Roston and other parts of New England yester- day indicated that the property dam- age might amount to $1,000,000. One man, G. H. Spaulding of Brock- ton, was killed at Scituate by a falling tree. Injuries numbered scores. (Continued on Page Twelve) | WILBOR T} TOTALS $19,838.63 Stock Holdings Make Up Bulk of Fs- tate of Deceased, Inventory of Which Is Filed in Probate Court. The estate of the late Thomas W. Wilbor, an inventory of which was filed today in police court, totals $19,-1 838.63, represented chlefly in stock | hoMings. Itemized, the inventory follows: Eighty-three shares Colt Manufac- turing company, $2,075; 30 shares Torrington Manufacturing company, $1,950; 27 shares North & Judd, $1, 242; 160 shares Stanley Works, $4, 480; 38 shares American Hardware $6,004; T»nufacturing company, National Leather, stock, $13,006.75 is Putnam & Co. Twenty-seven shares American Hardware corporation, $4,266, of which $1,350 is pledged to the New Britain Savings bank; 20 shares Am- erican Hardware, $3,160, of which $700 is pledged to the New Britain National bank; 15 shares American | Hardware, $2,370; 10 shares Colt's, $250; Liberty bonds $39; six W. § $50; 10 shares Acme Wire, $000; elry, $10; cash in New Britain tional bank, $272.11; life insurance policy, $5,32 Total, $18,838.63. The estate of Joseph Henry Taylor shows a $90 interest in Warren street real estate $3,200; $130, pledged 13 of to jew, * THE WEATHER s | Hartford, June 12.—Forecast | for New Britain and vicinity: Fair tonight and Tuesday: cool- ! | er tonight; westerly winds. | y | — the been of College street and a Frank Smith of Grand avenue who went out in a boat returned. Four men who went out in one boat are still supposed to be missing and believed to have been buried in debris when a tornado 16 years of age was 10 shares Scoville | Na- | - | ! , New York, June 12 (By the Associated Press)—The death toll higher. The death list leaped ahead spectacle. their cruise, keeping a sharp loo WHAT GAN YOU GIVE T0 FRESH AIR CAMP Annual Appeal for Worthy Cause Made to People of City The New Britain Herald t starts its annual appeal to the people of the city for sufficient funds to make possible the maintenance of the Fresh Air camp at Burlington, an ap- peal which has been answered most generously in the past and which we hope will be as generously ‘answered this year. The Iresh Air camp, its methods and its good work, is well known to New Britainites and shodid be well supported. All of the funds come from subscription§ by tndivid- uals and organizations, its work is among the children of the city who are in need of a vacation in the coun- try to build up sturdy bodies for the strain of winter. The camp is not planned for children who are ill, but for those who might become ill, whose reserve strength is not great-and who will be immensely fortified by the time out of doors. From a standpoint of human economy the camp is a great asset to the city, it undoubtedly wards off many times what might prove to be serious illnesses in the younger generation. From a stand- point of sentiment—it gives to many children a good time in the open which they could not otherwise have. The Fresh Air camp will open a week from next Thursday, June 22nd, when the first installment of visitors, 65 girls, will be transported city property in Burlington. From then on until August 1, girls only will be guests of the camp. The number to be entertained will remain the same weekly, the individuals will change every two weeks. It is hoped that 300 children will be given the outing, two weeks at a time, during the summer. tinuing until September 1, the boys will be taken into the country. The number to be taken care of this year will be larger than formerly and another farmhouse has been fixed up to accommodate the extra visitors. ““Milistones,” which was open last ar, will room some of the visitors, “Brookside” will accommodate the re- mainder, The committee in charge has pro- ceeded with the plans for the camp despite the fact that the necessary money for conducting it is not on hand. Confidence in the public ap- proval of the institution is great and (Continued on Page Eleven) WEDDING ON WEDNESDAY | Miss Anna Volz Will Become Bride of Thomas Clerkin At Ceremony l:; Be Church. MTss Mrs. Performed At S¢. Peter's On Wednesday, June 14th, Anna Volz, daughter of Mr. and Arthur Volz of 94 Bassett street will |lm married to Thomas F. Clerkin, son |of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Clerkin |of 231 EIm street. The ceremony will Itake place at St. Peter's church, Rev. Charles Coppens officiating. Miss Volz will be attended by her sister, Miss |Catherine Volz, as bridesmaid and the |best man will be James Clerkin, brother of the bridegroom. Daniel Cosgrove and Arthur Volz will act as ushers, The {gown bride will wear a canton crepe and her attendant will be |dressed in blue georgefte. Arter tue |ceremony a reception will be held at the home of the bride which will be decorated with roses and palms About guests are expected. The 18 more bodies that had been swept out to sea last night. more bodies were recovered at Hunters Island and two were re- ported to have been picked up at Travers Island. City Island was the hardest hit point in the area, but casualties, mostly by drowning were reported from many other points. The peach at City Island today presented a desolate Several hundred persons—relatives of the missing— worn by hysteria waited in little groups among the v&reckage on the sand for some word of the fate of their loved onés. Marine police, exhausted by their all night vigil continued today } After August 1 and con- | |eut in the brief but terrific hurricane that swooped down on the Metropolitan area late yesterday passed the sixty mark today | with indications that the total number of dead might go much when an incoming tide returned Four Metropolitan kout for additional bodies. R. R, STRIKE MIGHT BE MANAGED FROM CANADA Would Thus Avoid Conflict With Supreme Court Ruling. Chicago, June 12.—It was rumored here today that any rail strike grow- ing out of pay decrease decisions by the United States railroad labor board might be directed and financed from Canada to evade the recent decision of the United States supreme court holding unions liable for damages caused by their members. Leaders of the rail be contemplating the mipve viewed the establishment of Can:z®ian headquar- | ters as legitimate because unions are! international organizations. Findneiat penalties in case of a walk-out could thus be avoided, it was said. A new wage reduction order of $40,- cut from railway workers' wagges to approximately $150,000,000 a year. Clerks, signalmen, stationary firemen oilers and marine department em- ployes numbering 350,000 will join the shopmen and maintainence of way employes as victims of the slash. Strike ballots to the 400,000 rail- way shopmen, sent out from Chicago, were accompanied by the following letter: “Every possible effort should be made to obtain the vote of every em- ploye eligible. This ballot will be tabulated and there must be no stop- to theipage of work until you are properly authorized to do so. “This is the time for action and not talk of unnecessary delays. The railway employves department desires that every ballot shall be in Chicago at the earliest possihle moment and in no case later than June 30." Cincinnati, June 12.—B. W. Jewell, head of the railway employes depart- ment of the American Federation of Labor denied emphatically today that the railway shop crafts union have under consideration plan to move their headquarters from Chicago to Canada to escape any suits brought ainst them under the Coronado de- cision recently handed down by the Tnited States supreme court. “We have no such move under con- sideration and T have heard no talk among our leaders of doing such a * Mr. Jewell said. are not running away from any fight. We are not seeking a| fight, but if forced into one will bat- | tle to the last ditch.” a DECISION ON WAGES OF TROLLEYMEN T0 BE GIVEN LATE THIS AFTERNOON | No Authoritative Basis for Report That Men Will Receive 8 Per Cent. Slash. | | speed on her latest | Haven, June 12.—A decision | from the arbitrators in the wage dis- the New Con- is expected today during the | it was stated | that the de- known in the pute of trolley men with necticut It was at company first looked morning but at noon that the liklihood was cision would be made afternoon. A report was current Saturday that| the decision would be an § per cent | in wages but today there was nothing to confirm the report It was thought this afternoon that | the decision would not be made| known until late, giving the trolley men an opportunity to hold a meet- ing before the decision was. made public generally. _ Delay in making public the decision | is said to have followed the question for young couple will go to Washington, D. C. on a wedding trip after which |they will reside at 118 Lyons street, | this city. of Mr. Vahey, arbitrator for the men, who asked that the employes have a | chance to receive it in meetings this| evening. unions said to | helm | set a record for five days and 16 hours | of Norwalk. Many are Killed at | New York Pleas- ure Resorts Northern Part of State' Hard Hit—Fruit Crops Devastated—Syracuse is Flooded New York, June 12.—Police boats which spent the night searching the , waters of Long Island Sound off City Island reported at’five o'clock this ' morning that no more victims of yes- { | terday's terrific storm had beem: found. They said, however, that the tide, which is very strong at that| point, probably had carried away the« 4 bodies not recovered last night. The list of dead reported as a result of the tempest there stood at that hour at more_than 40. In the whole Mets ropolitan district 57 persons ~met death in the storm; damage exceeds ing $1,000,000 was done and more than 100 men, women and childrem suffered injuries Scarch All Night New York, June 12.—Daybreak this niorning found hundreds of parents children and relatives still standing \igil at the docks at City Island, awaiting the arrival of police boats which during the hours of darkness had searched the waters of Long Is- land sound for additional victims of yesterday's terrific storm. Powerful searchlights played over the waters as the ghastly quest went on, but the swift tide apparently had borne awgy the bodies not recovered last night, and early today the police reported that the list of known dead had not been augmented. 50 Probably Lost More than zn persons were thought have losf fheir lives and upwards loi 100 ‘were niore or less seriously ins juged in the tempest, ‘which roared out of the hills of northern New Jer- sey, beat the Hudson in foam capped breakers, swept across New - York city and then seemed (o centar its oh 000,000 is expected to bring the totak| wild energy on City Isiand ahd™{ts vie cinity. » Storm Ravages Heavy Thousands of towboats and launches: dotted the Sound off City Island just before the breaking of the storm; when it had passed, the water was strewn with overturned craft and the buildings on the shore resembled & battle torn village in no-man’s land. Many parties hurrying for safety saw people struggling in the water, but dared not stop for fear of capsizing their own craft. The rescue work started immediately but darkness and the panic stricken crowds hindered the labors of the volunteer life save ers. Losses Over Million Property damage estimated at from £1,000,000 to several times that amount was done by the tornado. The storm followed a day of in- tense heat and was as sudden as ft was violent. Tow hanging clouds across the Hudson river were observs ed, but they seemed to he far away and danger s unforeseen. Then, like magic, the western heavens took on u sinister aspect, the clouds seemed to dip towards the earth and before the frightened people exposed to the ¢lements could reach places of safety the wind came, Ferris Wheel Wrecked Clasons Point, a pleasure near City Island, was in the direct path of the hurricane. A big Ferri@ wheel, heavily freighted with children and young pPOp\e had just begun te 1(‘on'|nue1 on Sixth Page) NEW OCEAN RECORDS Sets ground Mauretania Two New Speell Marks in Her Trip to Southampton, Cunard Officials Learn. New York, June ~The Maure- tania which arrives today at Southe ampton, set two world's records for voyvage, said & today by the 12 cahlegram Cunard line The Mauretania, which left New York on June §, arrived at Cherbourg at 3 a. m. today with a crossing to her credit of five days, eight hours and 10 minutes, The Kaiser Wil- der Grosse on January 19 had received for the New The Mauretania docke ampton in November 1897, York to Cherbourg trip. at South- set up a |mark of 5 days, 17 hours and eight minutes, Three Injured When Auto Strikes Pole Danbury, Juse 12.-——An automobile driven by James J. Flynn, of Nor- folk, collided with a telephome pole on the outskirts of this city late last night, injuring Mras. Flynn, Miss Anna Evard and Miss Aurelia Samon, all Miss Evard received & severe et upon the cheek and the. others sustained minor cuts and btuises. All returned home after treatment at a physician’s office.