New Britain Herald Newspaper, June 20, 1929, Page 13

Stimson Asks For Full Report On Detroit River Rum Smuggle . Fight With Customs Patrol Boat 5 Battle Arouses State De- partment — Controversy in Washington Still Rages Over Killings. — ‘Washington, June 20 (P—Secre- tary Stimson has asked the treasury department to give him a full re- port on the firing on a customs pa- trol boat on the Detroit river by rum smugglers. Reports reaching Washington hnve been that rum runners fired on & customs patrol boat near the American shore and then fled into Canadian waters. Assistant Secre- fary Lowman has pointed to the in- cident as bearing out the necessity of having customs agents carry arms. Controversy Washington, June 20 P—As the tightening up process in dry law enforcement proceeds the controver- sy over the prohibition issue be- comes more acute with verbal bul- lets flying in many quarters. 8hootings by dry officers, tho plans of the Hoover law enforce- ment commission, the opening of warfare on the river between fed- eral government agents and rum runners, all have their places in the headlines, with a possibility suggest- ed of some complication with Cana- da if innocent persons come to grief on the international line. Seunate Unsettled The senate went its temporary way from Washington leaving be- hind a sizeabls closing day bulk of debate on the subject during which 8enator Glass, democrat, Virginia, charged that the administration wi *“submerging” prohibition in the law enforcement inquiry. Such other stalwart drys as Sena- tor Jones of Washington, rushed to the defense of the president, and before the day's discussion had end- ed there were charges from drys of both parties that shootings by en- forcement officers were being exag- gerated as part of a wet propaganda drive. While the senate was talking, in- formation was made public that federal agents, embarking upon a new scheme of enfarcement, had camped for a week in the woods of Maryland and in that period had dried up the channel through which thousands of gallons of moonshine would have flowed daily into the national capital. Confiscate Stills The agents made a number of ar- Pests and confiscated a dosen or more stilis, the largest-with a capa- ltvm- service has to deal ’ rs city of 800 gallons a day. It was indicated that this cam- paign had been &0 successful that others of a similar nature would be inaugurated. As the discussion over the shoot- ings by dry officers continued una. bated, Police Chiet J. L. Beavers of Atlanta, issued orders to his men that they must stop using firearms against persons even though known to be carrying contraband liquor. Only Defense of Life “Your pistol is to be used in de- fense of your life or that of another citizen,” his order said, “amd i» not to be discharged at people whom you suspect or even know to be carrying whiskey.” As the rum war broke out on the Detroit river with federal and smug- glers’ craft engaging in a lively, but harmless exchange of gun fire, Police Chief James D. Proctor of Sandwich, Ontario, announced that | he had called to the attention of the secretary of external affairs at Ot- tawa “that some innocent person may be hurt or killed if it (the fir- ing) continues.” He was referring, however, not to the newest outbreak, but toa recent | shooting in which he said an Ameri- can government patrol boat opened fire with a machine gun on a sus- pected rum craft. Seek Rum Gang Windsor, Ont., June 20 M®— United States customs officials today were seeking a gang of rum-runners from East Side Detroit whom they accuse of attacking a customs patrol boat in the Detroit river. Occupants of the rum craft open- ed fire with pistols on patrol boat No. 4101 off the downtown water- front of Detroit yesterday morning. Beveral shots struck the prow of the patrol boat, but none of its crew was hit, A running fight ensued as the customs men returned the fire and started in pursuit. The rum-runners, keeping up their fire, escaped into Canadian waters when the patrol boat abandoned the chase at the in- ternational line. The rum boat was described as a mahogany-colored craft with a wide | white stripe above the water line. Dangerons Boat “This particulur boat is the most dangerous on the river,” Walter 8 Petty, acting coltector of customs at Detroit said. “Once we have cap- tured it a lot of our troubles will be over. We have enough men and our boats are fast enough to do that.” (Assistant Secretary Lowman at Washington said the firing on the patrol boat indicated the desperate class of men with whom the cus- He sald When You Wear Less It’s So Easy To Be Careless frankly..... The less you wear the more matters. Summer clothes require frequent cleaning and refreshing— Desco Dry Cleaning has achieved a fine reputation for its unusual ability to keep summer clothes looking cool, the treasury cannot send unarmed men against such criminals and does not intend to disarm customs agents.) ‘Reports that Ontario provincial police had becn ordered to search all rum boats for firearms were denied by District Inspector Arthur Moss, who said he had issued no such order and did not intend to do s0. Denies Rifle Weapon Pattsburg, N. Y, June 20 UP— A second statement by John C. Tul- loch, collector of the port of Ogdens- burg, today had denied that Border Patrolman Weldon J. Cheatham killed Arthur Gordon, 22 years old, alleged rum runner, with a rifle. The officers carried a service revolver, according to Tulloch’'s new version of the shooting near the Canadian border last Saturday. The first report of the collector stated that Cheatham's “rifle” dis- charged when he stumbled while chasing Gordon, who had left his beer-lajen auto and started on the run to recross the border. Tulloch’s second statement, issued last night at his headquarters in Ogdensburg said the customs office “has taken care not to place revolv- ers in the hands of any men until they have been in the service from three to six months. Border patrol- men in this district have not used rifles in six years.” Probe to Be Transferred Tt appeared likely today that the district attorney’s office would trans- fer its investigation to the coroner of Clinton county. It was pointed out that the Plattsburg city judge has not the power to arrest and punish for contempt of court Cheat- ham and his fellow officer, F. L. Cpveney, who have not appeared at the county attorney’s investigation here. It was said that if the cor- oner were in charge there would be no question of his power to arrest and punish the officers for failure to appear. ROY'S RODY RECOVERED New London, June 20 UP—After several hours of work, persons en- gaged in dragging the waters of Richard's Cove, Waterford, were successful last night in recovering the body of John Mugavero, 11 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mugavero, Waterford, who was drowned while swimming in the cove in the late afternoon. When the boy failed to return to his home a search was instituted for him and his clothes were found on a wharf on the banks of the cove and dragging operations were started immediately. WILL OF A. S. GUSTAFSON The entire estate of August 8. Gus- tafson is left to his wife, Selma P. Gustafson, according to the pro- visions of his will which was admit- ted to probate court today. Mrs. Gustafson was also appointed ex- ecutrix. The witnesses were Edward G. Norden, Helga Norden and Emil J. Danberg. it “Yes, I'm back again. It gets us all in the spring and we come back again and again.” Mabel Pelky doesn’t really have to come back to the circus each year, but she says it is in her blood and the call of the proves too strong. Miss Pelky is considered world's champion woman aerialist. pended rppé, she casts her body over pause. “Are you not ever afraid?” was asked. Oh, no!” said Miss Pelky, “I am not afraid when I am working. The risk is all in the day’s work, and if she ing to fear. I am used to my work keeps me from “Is there anything you are afraid of 7" she was asked. “Mice!” she replied with a smile. Matinee and evening shows will | be given by Sells Floto at the New Britain show grounds on Friday, June 28. Tom Mix and Tony and 200 other ' [ tan-bark always the Hanging by one hand from a sus-! her shoulder 125 times without a | one is always careful there is noth- being | |had asked for a report on possi | specifications, is contemplated. | apparatus will be within the $50,000 | West Main street, | being considered as the | tions erected and | famous circus stars will be here | ‘ with the circus NEW FIRE STATION FINANCE PLAN 0. K. Deferred Payments for West t End House Are Approved Approving by unanimous vote, the plan of the board of firc commis- sioners to construct a fire station to serve the western section of the city, the board of finance and taxa- |tion voted last night to recommend | to the common council that $50,000 | | be appropriated for this purposs, | | payment to be spread over a period of five years. | The plan approved is one recom- | the board of fire commissioners after Councilman Samuel Sablolflk» | night, | would be necessary to make the ac- | point | tactory. | saulting his wife, | resisting an officer and was placel ’mendtd to the common council by | but Gasperini said he had paid the | entire bill. Bandit Removes Wallet And Keeps His Tonsils Chicago, June 20 () — “What you need,” said Dr. F. Siegfriea Jackson, examining a transient patient at his office last night, “is to have your tonsils taken out. I'll operate tomorrow.” “And 1" said the drawing a pistol, “will now.” Somewhere in Chicago today there was a man with $210 of Dr. Jackson's money and a pair of tousils that needed taking out. patient, operate methods of financing west-entd [ fire house. It has been planned to make a recommendation to the council last but it was determined that advertisement of the proposed spe- clal tax prior to the council session a tion legal. The resolution was so0 drafted as to make a special meet- ing possible. Chairman James J. Butler of the fire board, Commissioner James H. Passerini and Chief William J. Noble represented the commission. It was explained that a station simi- lar to No. 7 house on Stanley street, probably using the same plans and The cost of the house, equipment and limit, a plot of city-owned land on near Slater road, site, the commissioners, explained. Last night'S mecting did not con- cern itself with the need for a fire house in the western section, this being conceded. Finances alone, were discussed. It was brought out that the last two sta- the World Wur memorial were built under a defer- red payment plan and Chairman E. | F. Hall expressed complete satisfac- tion with the scheme. Commissioner Geol P. Spear| | inquired whether the fire board was | willing to bring its final plan, speci- | fications and bids before the finance | board. He was informed that the angement was thoroughly satis- Last night's meeting was the first attended by Commissioners Louis R. Raphael and James J. Daley, recent appointees to the board. VIOLATES PROBATION Peter Gasperini of 1025 Stanley street, who was in police court a few days ago on the charge of as- was arrested by Sergeants Feeney and O'Mara 1n Plainville, where he was working, this forenoon, and was turned over to Officer Smith of Norfolk on the charge of violation of probation, According to Officer Smith, Gas- perini was fined last November for | on probation to pay a fine and costs amounting to approximately $36. He has paid only $18, it is charged, He had no receipts {o prove his contention, however. | while the Sl e French Papers Crtical—Schre- ber “Sore” About Neglect - (UP)—While it was generally understood that everyone had forgiven Arthur Schreiber, young American transat- lantic stowaway on the monoplane Yellow Bird, the Parisian newspa- pers took a parting shot at him as he prepared to sail for home today on the Leviathan. The aviators—Jean Assolant, Rene Lefevre and Armeno Lotti— long since have forgiven the Port- land, Me., lad for spoiling their chances of reaching their destina- tion, Paris, from Old Orchard, Me. The parents of the fliers whose lives were endangered by the 20 Paris, June expressed their forgiveness. “What punishment awaits him in the United States?” was the ques- tion asked in today's newspapers. “Certainly he will have something to answer for to the American au- thorities, who are not used to hav- ing their regulations played about | with,” Petit Parisien. Le Petit Journal criticized Schre- ber for his parting statement that he would share his vaudeville earn- ings in the United States with the tliers Petit Journal added: “This shows he is not able to rise to the height of the glory which has fallen upon him.” Neglect Peeves Him Schreiber, who was so loquacious when he arrived here, was very much put out over the fact that aviators were feted and on highes Catalog House Prices with no estra charge for delivery or mounting on big, husky, oversize New Improved Pathfinder Tread SUPERTWIST CORD TIRES t priced tires as moonlight on rippling waters added | weight of the stowaway also have | was the opinion expressed by | honored by the Freach and by the city of Paris, | been almost completely { could hardlly figure it al “1 was disappointed said, “but I am coming probably their attitude will if 1 pay my way on a steam: come with my pockets filled money.” The fliers were instrumeatal in | arranging for the boy’s transperta- tion back home. On leaving Paris aboard the | Leviathan boat train today, Schrei- | ber took a last opportunity to uss his eloquence in connection with the | tliers. He said: “I have only praise for th. throe French fliers. They are g Hopes Motive -l-u-l ¥ “I hope the American public has | not mistaken my motive. I stowed | away not because 1 was seeking | glory or dollars, but because I crave ed the exciting experience.” Lotti said he had received & cable from Clarence Chamberlin, Ameri- can transatlantic flier, saying: “Send Schreiber home as soon as possible.” Lott also said Schreiber has re- fused the theatrical offers which { had been made to him. ziifi' 1 & . 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