New Britain Herald Newspaper, January 28, 1927, Page 18

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tending the hold-up It was not vaguest detalls of the neighborhood in which the old-up occurred. Tompson stated that the charges that Madeiros' confession was |spurlous or the result of “coach- ing” on the part of Sacco-Vanzetti lawyers, were unwarranted and un- air. “From the very Thompson said, “the government was Invited to participate with us in the developments of the case regards Madeiros. They had amp! opportunity to follow it through and obtain first-hand data on the however, and with this fact in view “timid- part of i reasons but some of them are pre- J"fl[iE ASSA'[E" sented here,’ then I would have |considered his declsion fair and |just, for he might be withholding Ccertain reasons which would be |sufcient to warrant an adverse decision,” Thompson said. S The chief counsel then attacked 1 Judge Thayer’s contention that Lawyer in Famous Sacco-Yan- coriher Droot that Madeiror con- i tesalon was untrue was to be found Zetti Case Presents Argumems lin the fact that he was unable to | describe the scene of the crimes. - | Thompson sald Madeiros was in Boston, Jan. 28 (UP) — Judge ‘S,Nxflg B!mln:lrw 'rml;' t;nccm in his ' life—on the day of the double mur- Webster Thayer's 36 specific reasons | | 7. ) yence could not be expect- tor denying Nicola Sacco and Bar-| .4 'ty pe familiar with the locale. tolomeo Vanzetti a mew trial were| «If Madeiros had shown an in- vigorously attacked by Attorney Wil- |timate knowledge of the locality in llam G. Thompson, chief defense ywhjch the crimes were committed,” counsel, in his arguments before the |Thompson argued full bench of the state supreme court |oulq have demanded to know how here today. |he had gained tis knowledge in Taking the judge’s reasons as list- | yiew of to fact that his only visit ed in his declsion ome by ONe |¢; South Braintree Was on the day Thompson tried to show the court |t veseion that Thayer had given unfair con- N o W Dok sideration to the confession of Celes- | o o MO0 TS S e Ma- tino Madeiros, basis of the latest| . - y 3 move in the six-year battle to save | the convicted slayers from the elec- | tric chair. Madelros himself is scheduled to | die in the electrfc chair April 27| for the murder of Wrentham bank | cashier. Thompson charged Judge Thayer with “a lack of rationality, a lack of -consistent, logical thought,” and | further stated that the trial judge was on many occasions self-contra- dictory. “Judge Thayer, from his decision In this case, gives the impression that his feeling in the matter is: ‘These men must be guilty’ " declared Thompeon. “I can come to no other concluston but “his after studying his decision, denying a new trial to these two men.” The chiet defense counsel. who | was continuing an attack on Thayer day for the government to come begun at yesterday afternoon’s ses- |forward with charges that Madel- ston, cfiticised the manner in which [ros’ confession resulted the judge had charged the jury and |coaching on our part.” stated that the judge’s reference to| The question of Madeiros' this charge in his decision was incon- [ity” was then considered. sistent with the facts. Thompson read that Much Self Praise Judge Thayer's decision Judge Thayer's declsion, Thomp- |quoted Madeiros as saying he was son said, included page after page |“scared” when the shooting began of Inconsequential matter and a |during the South Braintree hold- great deal of self-praise. | up. “If the judge had sald in his| “The judge contends that the @ecislon something like this: *This| Morellis (members of a notorious decision contains some reasons why | Providence, R. I, gang named by Y cannot grant the motion for a Madeiros as being responsible for TIME TO PROTECT AGAINST - GRIPPY COLDS The tend‘el: fhroat, d}at exhausted all fagged-out condition, easy suscephl?dxty to grippy colds, the all-too-frequent cough or other respiratory infection, are Nature’s wamings that it’s time to protect your weakened resistance. 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Tee GOWN RAPHAEL BUILDING ELEVATOR SERVICE 99 WEST MAIN STREET ROOM 104 iby Judge “the government | deiros was drunk, Thompson said, | and considering the excitement at- | surprising that he recalled only the | NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 1927. the .South Braintree crimes) wouldl not have taken a timid man such as Madelros with them ,for the hold-up. he'd un the cashier of the Wren- he must die in the electric cair) he fired the shot that killed cashier because he thought he saw the cashier This between being great difference |scared and being timid. Then the defense lawyer consid- ered each of the 36 reasons given Thayer for disbelieving Madeiros' One question involved concerned the number of automobiles used in the South Braintrce hold-up that resulted in the shooting to death of Frederick Parmenter, payroll mes- senger, and Alexander Berardelli, a guard, on April 15, 1920. In his confession, Maderios stated that two automobiles were used, a Buick and a Hudson. In| his decision, Judge Thayer pointed to the fact that 60 cents was found lon the front seat of the Buick, ! | proving, he said, that Madeiros | was lying when, he claimed the | robbers escaped in & Hudson, beginning,” '~ matter. They did not join with us, 'lyi it seems to me pretty late in the | from | which | Thompson called the judge’s de- cision on this point “absurd.” He said testimony at the trial showed |that the 60,cents was found on the |boards beneath the front seat. not on the seat. He pointed to the fact + the anoroximately $15.000 stolen was contained in steel boxes little likelihood that | was part of this| The judge cited, as another rea-| s ief that Madeiros was | latter atement that he | had expccted to get $4,000 or $5,000 | as his share of the hold-up money. The judge pointed to the fact that Madeiro's actual share would natur- ally be one-sixth of the total, six men | having participated in the robbery, according to his story. Madeiros’ | share would therefore be only $2.- | 620.43 instead of $4,000 ~or $5,000, | the judge stated. | Thompson said this was another | |absurd conclusion. He said thati | Madeiros' expectations had been | based on the belief that consider- |ably more than $15,000 would be ob- tained in the robbery. “He therefore supposed that his one-sixth share of the total would | | That is why In addition to ‘ciros has said that when he ! uld seem to bear out Ma- | engine. deiros’ fear of gunfire. There is a [ond both had falls breaking bones. confession. | wedding at their | be around $4,000, serted. Thompson KILLED IN NEW HAVEN New Haven, Jan. 28 (P—James | H. Sherman 61, was Kkilled and tham bank (the crime for which | James Mason and Frances Wood, | were hurt in accidents in the local the | rallroad yards today, Sherman was | Kelly eggs have been taken from safe, Fred Russell and a number !a switchman and lost his footing on reaching for a gun. |the track and fell in front of an The others werc brakemen MARRIED 20 YEARS Mr. and Mrs. - George J. Unwin of 290 South Main street will ob- serve the 20th anniversary of their home tomorroyw cvening. A number of guests will be present. Fresh Eggs 55c. Russell Bros. —Advt. i i lwiil be a bitter one. ‘Egg-Stealmg Canine ., Painter Jim Crowley, Johnny' Reported to Police 'penm and ‘Eddaie Restelli will_ be | Mrs. Helen Oster of Slater Road anchormen for the single men | has five dogs with a weakness for | while others who will play will be eggs, according to a complaint to!Eddie Hanna, the man who believes | the police today by Mrs. F. Gleifert [that @ “bird in the hand is worth | of the same street, who told Captain [two in the bush” and plays them her chicken coop frequently of late |of others. Mike Mahon is expected and her neighbor's dogs are guilty. [to_swing into action. Mike is com- The complaint was referred to Dog |ing along at pinochle since Jack Warden Wagnef. O'Bricn took him as a pupil and he expects to win a game after a KACEYS 10 PLAY CARDS few more lessons. The fourth sitting in the card tournament between teams com- |posed of the married men and sin- |gle men of Daly council, K. of C., MISSIONARY SOCIETY MEETS The Home Missionary soclety of the South Congregational church |will be held tonight in the club rooms on Franklin sugare. The married men are leading in the three rounds played by the score of 36 to 30 and tonight's battle met this afternoon-at 3 o'clock. Mrs. John H. Kirkham read a paper on “In the land of Saddlebags.” Mem- orial services wére held for Mra Mary H. Wessel. The services wel in charge of Mrs. Willlam F. Brooks and Miss Mary E. Bingham. | I Marion Hat Shop 95 West Main St AN U. 5. PLANES REUNITED Balboa, Jan. 28 (UP)—The five planes of the United States army’s Pan-American flight squadron were reunited here today. The Detroit, San Francisco and St. Louls arrived yesterday from Colombia to join the' New York and San Antonio which remained at France field for re- pairs. . _ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT ! Mr. and Mrs. James J. Coyle of 51 Seneca. street have announced the engagement of their daughter, Mary. to Daniel E. Carney of Meriden. The wedding will take place in February. — | Hillside Creamery Butter, 2 lbs. Harriet Loomis Humphrey and Mrs. is proprietor and Main at Pratt St. Hartford Phone 2-4206 Clearance of Shoes at $6.75 Regular stock and new spring styles in Pumps and Oxfords. In patent, black satin, tan calf, alligator calf, blonde and brown kid —strap, step-in and oxford models. at $4.85 Good choice of styles and leathers in Pumps and Ox- fords—short lines and single pairs including silver and white satin operas and paisley pumps together with rose-blush, kid, black satin, tan calf and patent. $12.50 Alligator Pumps, Oxfords $9.45 Our entire stock of genu- ine Alligator Shoes regular- ly selling for $12.50. In strap and step-in styles, to- morrow only at $9.45. Stelger's—Main Floor, Clearance of Corsets at $1.00 Well-known makes in Corsets and Girdles of bro- cades and plain materials. Broken sizes. at $2.00 American Lady Girdles— sold exclusively at Steiger’s —in fancy brocades, with elastic panels, lightly boned, sizes 24 to 30. at $2.39 “Chic Mode” and “Vogue” Corsettes, some with jersey tops and boned front 2 pairs hose support- ers. Sizes 32 to 42. Regu- larly up to $4.00. at 50c Brassieres and Bandettes of well-known makes, medi- um and long models, side and back fastening, sizes 32 to 44. Steiger's—Third Floor. - Albert Steiger. Inc, These Savings Tomorrow—Last Saturday of January LEARANCE Fur Coats—New Reductions Season’s Greatest Sa Brown Caracul Coats, Reduced Brown Caracul Coats, Reduced to $225. Hudson Seal Coats, Reduced to Hudson Seal Coats, Fur-trimmed, Reduced to $225. Muskrat Coats, Reduced to $195. Natural Canadian Beaver Coats, Reduced to $425. Ocelot Coats, Reduced to $275. Natural Raccoon Coats, Reduced to $285. Gray Caracul Coats, Reduced to $195. Natural Squirrel Coats, Reduced to $450. Northern Seal Coats, Reduced to $115. These drastic price reductions are made on fashionable Fur Co_nta for dress, sports or general wear. Every coat is of Steiger Quality. Coats may be purchased on & convénient budget plan if desired * Steiger’s—Fourth Floor Fur Trimmed Coats Reduced! Three Outstanding Groups Saturday 53075 $5575 38075 Coats That Were Originally Priced From $69.75 to $125 With many weeks of cold weather ahead in which to wear and enjoy a handsome Fur trim- med Coat, these latest price reductions make it a decided economy to select at Steiger's to- morrow. You will find a wide choice of dress and sports styles—all lavishly fur-trimmed—in the season's exclusive fabrics and colors. Steiger’s—Fourth Floor To Sell Saturday $1875 Satins Twills Charmeen Every detail of finish, every smart new color, the entirely new styles—all mark new and fashionable for immediate and spring wear. Dresses for afternoon and general wear, featuring new style details, such as stitched pleats, tiered effects, panels, etc. For women and misses. stelger’s—Fourth Floor ‘THE DOWNSTAIRS SHOP| Sale! Spring DRESSES $0.00 Additional Dresses zo on sale to-morrowe— »ftering Saturday's shoppers complete choice of styles, materials and colors. S8ilk and cloth Dresses in a wide varisty of advanced spring styles. Sizes 16 to 52. Dresses may be ex- changed within three days from purchase; no approvals, please. Steiger's—~Downstairs Shop EVENT $1.00. Russell Bros.—Advt. $1.00 $3.00 Group Group 20% vings to $145. Dis. 8175, Group Lingerie Bags Special Lot at $2.00 As High as $4.95 at Flat Crepes Flannels these dresses as "Kerchiefs ]/2 Price Marion Hat Shop Callahan and Lagosh 95 West Main St. Tel. 3683

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