New Britain Herald Newspaper, June 22, 1922, Page 1

News of the World ., By Associated Press ESTABLISHED 1870 CIVIL WAR | N ILLINOIS MINE ZONE: NEW BRITAIN, ~ 26 DIE IN UNION--NON UNION FIGHT One, Not Affiliated, Lynched and Body Then Riddled With Bullets : 44 Workers, Imported From Chicago, Sur- render and are Report- edto Have Been Execut- ed By Unionites Herrin, Ill, June 22 (By As- sociated Press)—A check up at noon today made by the Asso- ciated Press showed 26 known dead and indications that the total would be more than 30 in the hostilities between striking union miners and emp.oyes of the strip mines of the Southern Illinois Coal Co. near iiere. Bodies were spread over an area 15 ‘miles square, some riddled with bullets, others beaten to death and three hanging by ropes from trees. An Associated Press corres- pondent after ineffectual at- tempts today finally persuaded a taxi cab driver to take him through the scene of the fight. The strip mine had been fired and a freight train an a siding also was burning while miners looted several cars of food sup- plies. Women Laugh At Sufferers. Out in a road near the mine six men tied together, all of them wounded by bullets and blows lay in a scorching sun, while hundreds of men and wom- en laughed at their pleas for water. One of the men, his face bloody and one shoulder shot away apparently was within a few minutes of death. “Please boys give me a drink” he moaned. A laugh of the hundreds of spectators was the only reply. The correspondent rushed to a house for water and when he turned he was faced by a crowd and quickly drawn pistols and told to keep away. Brutality of Woman. When the man begged again for water “for God's sake” a woman with a baby in her arms placed her foot on the mangled body and said: “I'll see you in you get any water.” The men apparently had been dragged down a rock road be- hind an automobile. Their clothes were torn and pieces of gravel were imbedded in their mangled flesh. hell before 22 Herrin, June 22, (By Associted Press)—Nineteen are known to have been killed in the open warfare of union men and sympathizers with employes of the strip mine near here of the Southern Illinois Coal Co. An incomplete checkup showed 16 non- union men and three union men dead. One of the non-union men was found hanging to a tree, his body riddled with bullets. Another Beaten To Death. The bodies of the 16 non-union men were found in a woods near the strip mine six miles east of here. A man named McDowell foreman at the mine, was beaten to death and the other 14, exclusive of the man hanged were shot to death. It was stated the men were massacred when they at- tempted to escape after being taken prisoner by the union forces. Hoist White Flag. The miners brought in from the Chicago district are reported to have surrendered in their camp near the mine. There were 44 men in the group hoisting the white flag, it was said. These men were marched toward Marion, and six were said to have made a dash for freedom. They were hotly pursued. There are three bodies of miners in undertaking establishments and three wounded miners in hospital one not expected to live. A report was brought here that 15 or 20 men were seen lying in a ditch near the mine prop- erty whether dead, wounded or hiding was not known. Report of Lynchings. One of the rumors persisting in the confusion was that the 44 men cap- tured were not marched to Marion but were Clveried into the woods and some cf them lynched. Parties going irto the outskirts of the fighting zone #aid they saw many bodies and could wverify nine deaths, Many Mysteriously Missing. The dead non-union men were re- (Continued on Tweifth Page). Yale Blue and Ha rvard Crimson Seen Everywhere in New London New London, June 22, (By Associ- ated Press)—Bunshine and the ad- vance guard of regatta spectactors for the Yale-Harvard crew races arrived here simultaneously this afternoon. Both were welcomed by the town folk with equal cordiality and hope was expressed that Old Sol would remain for the varsity events tomorrow. Of the intentions of the early arrivals there was no doubt. They rolled up to the leading hotels in motor cars laden with week-end bags and cases supplemented by a liberal display of Yale blue flags and Harvard crimson banners which left no doubt regarding their university allegiance. Trains and steamboats also added their quotas and it was evident that the annual inter-varsity regatta was to attract the usual le- gions of collegiate and non-collegi- ate supporters. BOTH GREWS SEEM T0 BE EVENLY MATCHED Ex-Capt. Hord of Yale Says Psychology Will Play Big Part in Race Gales Ferry, June 22.—Yale varsity and junior varsity crews took a half mile paddle today while the fresh- man and combination crews had a light workout. Referee Meikelham for the races, took Harvard and Yale coaches, cap- tains and coxswains up the course, giving them instructions as to rules. Captain Hord of last year's Yale crew which beat Harvard, said the rival crews were well matched and that the winner would depend on the psychological attitude of the men. | “Yale has much power and strength but not much snap,” Captain Hord said, He declared his belief that the tompetition of the race would add the psychological power and that Yale would give a good account of herself. Red Top, June 22.—The Harvard crews had only racing starts given by Referee Meikelham this morning. No pistol was used. Mr. Meikelham merely explaining the starts an4 sending them off with a word. Captain Gibson of Yale came down with Mr. Meikleham and it was thought that the coin for choice of position would he tossed but Captain Appleton did not see Captain Gibson and the latter returned to the Yale quarters. Early this afternoon it had not been decided whether the choice would be made at the Yale quarters or whether Gibson would return. Red Top, June Departing from the usual way of picking the courses for the races between Yale and Har- vard on the Thames river by placing reliance on the toss of a coin, the captains this afternoon agreed to draw slips from a hat. Captain Appleton of the Harvard crew drew the east course for the first varsity and combination ecrews and the west course for the freshman and second varsity crews. ATTEND CONVENTION to 9 Officials of Local Banks Attend Annual Meeting of New England As- sociation of Bankers. Frederick 8. Chamberlain, cashier and vice-president of the New Britain National bank; Frederick W. Ma- comber, treasurer of the New RBritain Trust Co., and Noah TLucas of the Savings Bank of New Britain, left to- day to attend the convention of the New England association of Bankers which will be held in the Hotel Wentworth, Portsmouth, N. H.,, Fri- day and Saturday of this week. The convention is an annual gath- ering of representatives of the state associations in New England and is held for the purpose of discussing business and methods of conducting it. The local delegates were unable to| state what the program for the two | days was, because no notices of the | schedule to be followed were sent to them. It is understood, however, that there will be a banquet on Fricd% ! evening at the hotel, a business session | on Saturday morning, athletic games Saturday afternoon, golf matches and | a trip for the ladies to the naval training station there, and a grand ball in the evening. West Virginia Woman Is Seeking Seat in Senate Fairmont, W. Va., June 22.—Mry. | Isetta Jewell Brown, of Kingwood, | one of the best known women in pub- lic Itfe in West Virginia and remem- bered by politicians because of the | ovation tendered her by the national | democratic convention in San Iran- | cisco, two years ago, when she| seconded the nomination of John W. Davis for president, has announced her candidacy for U. 8. Senator, sub- Ject to the democratic primaries of | August 1. She is the widow of tormer Congressman Junior Brown. Regatta Crowds Throng Hotels and Special Trains, Autos and Steam Boats Each Bring Big Quotas For Races. An aquatic cocktail, in the form of two semi-official contests, was offered the first arrivals here late this after- noon when graduate eights and com- bination crews from both varsity row- Ing camps compete upon the upper stretches of the Thames. The graduates, who must have been out of college for at least two years, will row an approximate half mile race. The combination crews, con- sisting of freshmen and varsity sub- stitutes who failed to make the eights, will compete over a distance close to two miles. Superstitious followers of collegiate rowing lay great stress upon the re- sults of these preliminary events and the adherents of the winning combin- ations will be satisfied tonight that victory is an omen of greater tri- umphs on the morrow. HARVARD GETS 84,926,000 Gifts During Year Today at Annual Are Announced Commencement Exercises at Cambridge, Mass, Cambridge, June 22.—Gifts of $4,- 926,000 to Harvard university were announced by President Lowell in his commencement day address to the alumni this afternoon. This amount included $100,000 from class of 1897 as a mark of its 25th anniversary; $1,- 231,784 from the Rockefeller Founda- tion for the use of the school of pub- lic health; $794,987 as an additional prayment under the will of Joseph R. Delamar for the medical school; $250,000 from the general education board for the school of education; $278,973 as a legacy from the late Mrs. James G. Freeman and $97,250 as an additional payment under the will of Mrs. Henry Draper for the as- tronomical observatory. EX-CONGRESSMAN DIES, Hartford, June 22.—Lewis Spérry, former congressman from the first Connecticut district, died at his home in East Windsor Hills this afternoon. He was born in 1848. He leaves his widow, and two children by a first marriage. HELD IN $1,000 BATL. New Haven, June 22.—Mrs. Alice M. Brown of Bridgeport was held in $1,000 bonds by Coroner Mix today to await the outcome of injuries re- ceived by Tony De Meo, six years old, hit by her machine yesterday. CONNECTICUT, THURSDAY, .UE 22, 192. HARVARD AWARDS 13 HONORARY DEGREES 1401 Receive Diplomas in Regular University Course GRADUATION HELD TODAY Degree of Doctor of Laws, Honorary, Is Given To United States Senator Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama— Other Recipients, Cambridge, Mass, June vard university conferred 13 ary degrees and 1401 regular degrees at its 286th commencement exercise: today. The honorary degrees were as follows: Doctor of laws—Oscar Wilder Un- derwood, U. 8. senator from Alabama; John Weston Allen, attorney general of Massachusetts; John George Mil- burn of New York city, attorney; Frederick Jesup Simson, attorney, first American ambassador to Argen- tine; Dr. Walter Belknap James of New York city; William Proctor Harding, governor of the federal re- serve board; Charles Richard Crane of New York city. Doctor of letters—Judge Robert Grant of Boston, author and former president of the Harvard board of overseers, Doctor of divinity—Rev. Henry Sloane Coffin of New York city, Master of Arts—John Alden Car- penter of Chicago, a composer; Charles Howard Strong of New York city, an attorney; Ellis Loring Dresel, recent American representative at Berlin; William Phillips, under secre- tary of state. | BOULDER WRECKS TRAIN Big Stone, Dislodged By Rains, Causes Me.— Derailment Near Lakeview, One Man Killed, St. John, N. B, June 22.—A great boulder, dislodged by heavy rains, tumbled down the mountain side near TLakeview, Me, early today, blocked the tracks of the Canadian Pacific railway and caused the derailment of a passenger train in which the fire- man, Albert Lockhart, of Browns- ville, Me, was killed. The engineer was badly scalded but none of the passengers were injured geriously. The engine, express and mail cars left the rails. The passengers were taken back to Brownsville by auxillary trains to be cared for until the tracks aré cleared. ‘The train was bound from Montreal to this city. Lenine Given Leave—of Absence Owing to Health Copenhagen, June 22 (By the Asso- s the s has News sa commissa to the Central of cow Russian council sence until autumn on account of his illness. It is expected, agds the mes- sage, that Commissar surupa, the second vice-president of the council will act in his stead. CITY FINANCES DIM CHANCES FOR TWO PLATOON, WARD TRIAL S00N Supreme Court Justice Morschauser Says He is Entitled to Such or Can Examine Grand Jury Minutes. White Plains, N. Y., June 22.—S8u- preme Court Justice Morschauser to- day held that Walter S. Ward, indict- ed for the first degree murder of Clarence Peters, ex-sailor, was en- titled either to an early trial, or an opportunity to examine the minutes of the grand jury before placing the validity of the indictment. He gave District Attorney Weeks until next Monday to decide whether he would be willing to hold Ward's trial on July 17 as demanded by Ward's counsel. If Mr. Weeks agrees, the application for parmission to examine the min- utes will be denied. If he refuses, the application will be granted. GOING ONTO FULL TIME Beginning July 26, All Plants of Whitinsville, Mass., Cotton Mills Will Work More Hours. Whitinsville, Mass,, June 22.—Offi- cials of the Whitinsville, Linwood and Saundersville cotton mills today an- nounced that beginning July 26, the plants would run on full time. The possibility of a wage reduction on that date was under discussion, it was said. The plants, which employ 700 operatives, have been operating un- der a 35 hour week for the last three months, CAPE GOD CANAL Senators Lodge and Moses Appear Before Senate Commerce in Behalf of Proposal Pending Since 1917, Washington, June 22.—Senators Lodge, Mass., and Moses, New Hamp- shire, republicans, were before the senate commerce committee today in behaif of the proposal pending since 1917 {o purchase the Cape Cod canal. At the conclusion of the hearing, Senator Jones expressed the opinion that the government would have to take over the project, PAONESSA BELIEVES Unless Much Money Can Be Saved in Other Depart- ments, He Feels City Meeting Board Will Balk. Mayor A. M. Paonessa believes the for the fire de- partment under present financiai conditions doomed for this year, at least, he stated this morning, un- less it can be shown that money can be saved city departments in amounts sufficient to allow of its in- requiring addi- two platoon system is by auguration without tional taxation. At the opening of last night's meeting of the council, the mayor read a message in which he asked for a committee to probe city finances with a view to curbing expenditures. He pointed out that the city is pay- ing salaries on a schedule 10 per cent higher than was reckoned by the city meeting board in its appropriations for this purpose, and for that reason a deficit at the end of the fiscal year is probable. He asked that consider- ation be given the curbing of expen- ditures The present situation points to a deficit of approximately $75,000, TIf this materializes, the city board will be asked to provide that amount.: On top of this, should a resolution be sent through for $25,000 more for a two platoon, the mayor feels it would be killed at once. Daily, at the mayor's office, complaints are being received of too high taxation, and he favors going slowly in any matter that would raise the amount to an even higher level. Discussing the situation today the mayor asserted that, in his opinion, an appropriation for a two platoon system in the fire department would stand a far better chance of passage next spring than at the present time. [ | * THE WEATHER 22.~Forecast and vicinity: Friday with Hartford. June for New Britain Fair tonight and mild temperature. ! | | | | * * ciated Press)—A message from Mos- | granted Premier Lenine a leave of ab- | meeting | BLAMED IN BELFAST People There Fear Wilson's Mur- der Will Cause Reprisals VICTIM WAS POPULAR THERE Popular Opinion in Northern Capital is That Feiners Are Also Respon- sible for Recent Attack Made on Craig. Belfast, June (By Associated Press)—The news of the assassination of Field Marshal Sir Henry Hughes Wilson created a sensation in Belfast, where it is feared it will provoke re- prisals. The Sinn Feiners were popu- larly blamed for it They are also being accused of: the move made a few nights ago against Sir James Craig, the Ulster premier, when an attack was made upon Stor- mount castle, his official residence, Field Marshal Wilson was a popular figure in Ulster. Premier Craig and the membars of the northern cabinet were deeply moved by the news ot the tragedy and as a mark of sym- pathy and mourning the Ulster house of commons adjourned until Wed- nesday. BREAKS smmfimnows Local Ice Company Team on Rampage Causes Much Excitement on Park Street This Moming. Frightened when a bridle became unfastened, a team of horses, said to be owned by the Willow-Brook Ice company became frightened on Park street early this morning and did con- siderable damage before they were brought under control. Shortly after 7 o'clock, as the ice- man drove past the barber shop of Paul Bianca, at 331 Park street a bridle suddenly dropped off of one of the horses. The animal became frightened and plunged and reared about on the street, circling about over the side- walk. A number of children playing in the vicinity narrowly escaped in- jury. The frightened team plunged into the plate glass windows in front of the barber shop, smashing two large panes, tore the small wooden steps off the house, crashed into the winodw of Paul Sorbo's store adjoining, break- ing two more plate glass windows and hitching post near the curb, and breaking the wagon tongue. It was necessary for the driver to unload his ice along the sidewalk until he could get his wagon repaired. Neither of the horses was injured SELANDER-COLLINS Local Couple Marricd This Morning in St. Mary's Rectory By the Rev. John T. Winters. Pastor. Frank H. Seiander, son of O. J. Selander of 68 Dwight street, and Miss Elizabeth M. Coliins, daughter of Mrs. Daniel Collins of 89 Sexton street, were married this morning at 9 o'clock in St. Mary's rectory by the Rev. John T. Winters, pastor. They were attended by Dewey O. Selander, brother of the groom, as best man, and Miss Loretta Collins, sister of the bride as maid of honor. The bride wore a dress of periwinkle canton crepe with a picture hat to match and carried a bouquet of sweet peas. The bridesmaid was dressed in blue charmeuse with a picture hat to match and carried a bouquet of pink sweet peas. A reception to about 100 guests was held at the home of the bride after young couple left on an extended honeymoon trip to New York city and Albany. Upon their return they will reside at 86 Sexton street, this city. KILLED ON HADDAM HILL I'rank Von Hagen of Winsted Fatal- Iy Hurt When Car Crashes Into Large Rock. 22. ‘rank Von died in morning his auto- June 44, of Winsted, the Middlesex hospital this of injuries received when mobile was wrecked on Walkley hill in Haddam. Von Hagen was with John Smith, aged 21, of Winsted, and was on the way to Ivoryton to visit relatives. Smith says he lost control Middletown, Hagen, aged hit a large rock . Von Hagen was thrown out and his skull fractured. Smith received abra- sions and was unconscious for a time, but has recovered. Both men were employed Farmington River Power Co. by TEAGHERS ASSIGNED | Sewing, | Dressmaking. Cooking and Art Are Subjects to Be Covered By Three New Instructors. of 8. Subject to approval the school board, Superintendent H. Holmes has made the following assignment of new teachers Ruby Baldwin, a graduate of Pratt Institute, to teach sewing and dress- making in the Senior High school, Corinne Goodwin of the Beechwood school, to teach cooking in the Elihu Burritt school May Buckley of Raltic, school. off the house, crashed into the window the ceremony and during the day, the | of the steering gear and the machine | the | —FOURTEFEN PAGES, FIELD MARSHAL WILSO BY ASSASSINS Former Chief of Bri Adviser to Ulster Waterbury Man Has Big Still In Top of Tree e Waterbury, June 22-—A moon- shine still within a little hut in the top of a huge oak tree is the discovery of two Connecti- cut prohibition agents near here yesterday Agents Sabine and Turner, suspecting Mike March- alonis of moonshining, searched his farm with little success. | Then accidentally the officers stumbled across Mike sitting on a rock looking attentively at a tree top. Following his gaze the officers saw the hut with vapor issuing thence. Ascending, Sa- bine found the still in opera- tion within the hut. Marcha- lonis was placed under arrest and a search of his buildings with his assistant, revealed mash and liquor, e 63 LITTLE GIRLS OFF T0 BURLINGTON TODAY First Quota Starts for Fresh Air Camp in Rotarians’ Automobiles CONTRIBUTORS TO FUND FOR FRESH AIR CAMP dged . $295.21 e ot 91 0,0 2.00 Previously Ackngwle A Friend .. . Mrs, V. Palmer...... \ Total .... ... $300.21 Sixty-five little girls — happy-faced little youngsters, looking forward to an epoch in their lives—were trans- ported to the Fresh Air camp at Bur- lington this afternoon, the first in- stallment of what is expected to be 300 visitors to the camp this summer. Members of the Rotary ciub furnish- ed machines to take the vacationists to the farm where the city's guests | will wade in the brooks and run over the countryside for the next two weeks when the group will be chang- ed. Money for the support of the camp, however, is coming in slowly, so much that there is some fear that the camp will have to he closed early this year for lack of funds to keep it open. This means that a certain number that might otherwise have enjoyed a vacation will have none, The Herald believes that the cause is a worthy cne and that the people of the ecity must realize this to be a fact. If they do not it is because our words have failed to convey to the reader's mind a true picture of the benefit to health and mind of the youngsters. Visitors to the camp will be made welcome this summer—go and for your- self what is being done Meanwhile, however, if you have any intention of making a contribution to the fund— if you are willing to help in this work hut have postponed action, send in your gift to the Herald Iresh Air fund You may rest assured that there is no worthier cause than that | | | Herald “Ads” Mean Better Business N SHOT IN LONDON AS HE FINISHES MEMORIAL TALK tish Staff and Late Govt. Dies Before Doctors Can Arrive ‘Two of the Gunmen are Captured After Exciting Chase—One Tries to Commit Suicide London, June 22, (By Associated Press)—Field Marshal Sir Henry Hughes Wilson, former chief of the British imperial general staff and lately military adviser to the Ulster government, was assassinated today near the door of his home in Eaton Place, London, Two men fired upon the fleld mar- shal as he was alighting from ana automobile after attending a war memorial unveiling where he deliver- ed a speech. Struck by two bullets, he staggered and fell. He was car- ried into his home where he died shortly afterwards and before the ar- rival of physicians who were sum- moned. The two assassins fled, closely pur- sued by the police, who had been guarding the fleld marshal on {nfor- mation that his life was likely to be attempted. The arrested men, the Central News states gave the names of James O’'Brien, age 24, no occupation, no address, and James Connelly, age 24, no occupation, no address. Attempts Suicide. One of them is reported to have at- tempted suicide and to have inflicted serious injuries upon himself with his revolver. Their names were_given as Connelly and McBrien. Sound of the firing brought many people to the scene. The two men made off, but were quickly followed. One of them, finally, finding himself about to be overtaken, turned upon himself the revolver to which he had clung. The bullet took effect and the man fell, badly hurt, and was taken to a hospital. The second man was captured before he had gone far. The body of the field marshal was carried into his house and physicians quickly arrived, but death had :al- ready occurred. 3 Tells of Assassination. A workman who saw the shooting said that as the victim alighted a man standing in the middle of .the ri fired a shot and that another was fired by a man standing on the cor- ner, a door or two away. One of.the shots struck the panel of the door of the Wilson home. The field marshal dodged, this account says, and the firtp shots missed him. Faces His Assailants. He turned and faced his assailants who fired two more shots, one strik- /ing him in the chest and the other in the head. The field marshal made a desperate attempt to open the door with his latchkey but staggered down the steps and fell unconscious upon the sidewalk. Some men standing in the roadway this witness added, scemed to be hid- ing behind a brougham. The vehicle mysteriously vanished as soon as tHe firing began. Several men who were repairing the roadway gave chase and the police who were attracted by the firing, joined in the pursuit. Théy captured one man just as he was dodging into a side street and the other was taken before he got much further. Policeman Also Killed Policeman Marsh who was near Iield Marshal Wilson when he was fired upon, died later in a hoshital from wounds he received, being carried out at Burlington OREGON Albany, Ore., June 22, |of the Rev Healy First church | Sheriff C. M. Kendall of Linn county and Dave M. West, 70 year rancher and trapper, whose were the result a on Imoonshine still yesterday brought here today Kills Himself in Sheriff Kendall and the Rev, Mr Healy were shot and killed by the | aged rancher who, after barricadicg | himself in his house and holding off a posse for hours, crept from the | |building, when night came, went into his barn and blew off the top of his (head with his rifie, | The killings of Kendall 'and Healy occurred at 3:30 o'clock and until the | body of West was founa i the hm'n.J the bodies of his two victims lay where they fell inside the West yard, |members of the posse fearing to ru(i‘r‘ the premises and remove them, | Even Coroner Backed Out. | West threatened anyone with degth | The bodies | Roy pastor of the Christian of Albany, | 0 old deaths | We: were | of raid s Barn. a graduate |who shpuld attempt to approach, ex-|as he kissed her of the Connecticut College for Wom-|cept the coroner who he said rnmdilhrmxgh the en, to teach art in the Junior High remove the bodies of the men he had|Shortly afterwards he reached For fear however, that West|barn where he killed himseit, killed (Continued on Twelfth Page), MOONSHINER KILLS TWO OF POSSE, KISSES WIFE GOODBYE, THEN SENDS BULLET INTO HIS OWN HEAD might mistake the coroner for a would-be captor, no effort was made, West, an expert shot with the rifie from his long experience in hunting wild @nimals, shot and killed both Kendall and Healy without warning while they were perhaps 50 yards from him. He fired only twice, Wanted Them Lor Story. heriff Kendall armed with a search w ant left Albany vesterday for the West ranch, accompanied by Rev. Mr, Healy who desired to see a raid on a still to obtain material for a story which he was intending to write. The minister went merely as a spectator, After the shooting West returned to the house and sat down in a chair withgthe rifle between his knees “N@Bids Wife Farewell As long as it remained daylight he barricaded himself in his house and defied the possemen to capture him, but when night fell he bade his wife, who had remained with him, farewell, telling her to go away where harm would not befall her. "This is the last goodbye,” he sald and shoved her of the house. the door