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THE HARTFORD DAILY COURANT: SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 1933. 5 premium volume of earthquake risks tives of the scene. tag big crowds The earthquake fullest extent and the public has responded voluntarily indicating its before any estimate of losses will be available. The area where the dam fSSSSlSavings Banks Do Avenue Park. Jim is in no sense a catastrophe.

Mr. Red.skin, was another notable who in California, in 1931. follow: Globe 6c Rutgers. Rossia of Hartford, North River, $64878; Long said. willingness to aid the Government in the emergency.

Some Business March 4. The ruling of the Secretary of the Treasury in reference to clearings is as follows: "Any banking institution may, when the owners consent thereto, pay checks issued prior to March 3, 1933, and received in due course of business by the drawee banking in age was greatest was in the section where, because of flimsy construction, the company's business was small. wore a Hartford uniform in the Clarkin regime, playing here during the 1922 season. The Connecticut General Assem Home of New York, United States Fire of New York, bly authorized the appointment of an advisory banking commission Liverpool London Globe, Famous Managers. Many well-known baseball men (Continued from Page 1.) carrier as pocket pieces surrendered these.

Aetna Fire Losses Small. Aetna Fire Insurance losses will 81; Hartford, Hamilton of grew up as managers in Hartford J. H. Clarldn Dies, Former Baseball Man Owned Hartford Club for Quarter Century, Had Been III For Three Years, Was 67 during the past week and acting under this authority Governor Cross named the members. As jet the commission has not met.

under Mr. Clarkin. Among them be small, in the opinion of George L. Burnham. treasurer.

New York. Fidelity Phfltiix of New York. and Royal ot Liverpool, $45,350. Earthquake insurance premium volume of Hart The Phoenix Fire losses will be were Bob Connery, now president ot the St. Paul (Minn.) Club; Dan Howley, later manager of the Cincinnati Reds; Si McDonald, Paddy President Frank D.

Layton of the National Fire anticipated the losses would be small, but he was unable to give any figures, he said, as regards the company's business in that section. Life Company Business, Life insurance companies do not anticipate any serious loss claims arising from deaths. Connecticut companies have few if any mortgages on properties in California. Accident company losses are entirely conjectural. Representatives of various companies have reported meager details concerning the earthquake.

very moderate, in the opinion of George C. Long, vice-president. Insurance Sees ford companies not mentioned above are: Phoenix, National, Aetna, $21,669, and Automobile, $3254. stitution by charging the amount thereof to the accounts cf the drawers and crediting such amounts to the accounts of such owners on the books of the drawee banking institutions." Announcement by Underwriters. In response to numerous inquiries the legal department of the National Board of Fire Underwriters has made, the following announcement as regards the handling of checks: "We believe that a simple acknowledgement of the receipt of the check, with the statement that it is accepted for collection and Small Quake Loss (Continued from Page 1.) Connor, Jack Coffey, Chet Thomas, the late Arthur Irwin, Tom Dowd.

Danny Murphy of the Philadelphia Athletics fame, and many others. Fire Hazards Given. The fire hazard of all fire com Banks Open in 2 Other Cities. In Bridgeport some of the savings banks did not open their main entrance, depositors being permitted to enter by side doors. George H.

Wood, president of the Bridgeport Peoples Savings Bank, said that the banks were not permitting withdrawals, but were making change and receiving gold. New Haven savings banks also were open to a limited degree. Fred Strong of the Connecticut Savings Bank said in that bank there were only about 70 withdrawals of sums of $10 allowed to the depositors in cases of necessity. who said that the earthquake situation in California had been carefully studied by the Phoenix. Professor Bailey, a seismologist, predicted this earthquake three years ago, forecasting it to take place within two years.

Phoenix had governed itself on the common haz- panies operating in California produced premium volume of property loss was surprising to some insurance executives. Three pennants were brought to 059 in 1931. The amount at risk was The section hardest hit by the $3,510,394,300 for the whole state earthquake was described as the Hungary's silver coinage is now Hartford companies in 1931 had fire Hartford under Clarkin's ownership of the club. Bob Connery was the first to win a championship for Mr Clarkin. in 1909.

Si McDonald re Coney Island section of California." James H. Clarkin, 67. for a quarter of a century owner of the Hartford Baseball Club, died In a hospital Friday night shortly after 11 o'clock. He had been ill for three years, and all hope of his recovery had been abandoned a year ago. One of the outstanding baseball men of the East, Mr.

Clarkin retired in 1928, when he sold both the Eastern League franchise and iu uccu if almost up to the maximum permit- It was pointed out that companies premium income of $3,763,606 in the state and the amount of their risk wivcu juuuau)' num repieoenia- ted Dy law. floated in 1913 and Paddy O'Connur was $375265.245. The leading com here carried only a small amount of risks there, just as they would carry a minimum amount of risk in final payment before being credited, is all that is required to avoid any uncertainty which may grow out of its tender. In the event checks here of SDrinefield won the Eastern panies in volume were Fireman's T.poctup rhamntnnshin in 1923. Fund of San Francisco.

$1,395,795 No maenate in the history of the Coney Island section of Long Hartford Fire, Firemen's 1 Clarkin Field, now the Bulkeley loaeue baseball ever matched th Island. The banks of New Haven have safe deposit departments, so that the doors have been open for this service in the past few days. A savings bank in the southwestern section of Connecticut operated of Newark, Insurance Com tofore received and deposited have been returned to companies by the banks, it probably is not necessary salaries that Mr. Clarkin paid lor Losses Not Serious Here. pany of North America $826,055: Siadium, to a group cf Hartford men, headed by the late Robert J.

Farrell. Associated with Mr. Far-rell, were Thomas J. Soellacy. stars Gehrig, Thorpe and others when he had made up his mind Hartford insurance underwriters that thpv were essential to the local Aero of New York, Continental of New York, $794 609; United States Fire of New York, that a return to the maker of the check be made, but it would seem advisable to notify him that the baseball scheme.

His salary roll James Dillon. John A. Dana-her, now Secretary of the State, and James DeMonte. Although the price was never announced, it was 084. Fire insurance premiums vol check has been returned to you by the bank and is being held by you have endeavored to exercise careful selection in their volume of business in California because of the earthquake hazard.

The aggregate earthquake premium volume in the state of California for the year 1931 to a limited extent on Friday, according to one of the bankers and throughout the day, with its doors open, was called upon for withdrawals that amounted to only $375. The withdrawals were limited to $5 so there were only 75 in Complete JLaiiftfttFFS Dry Cleaners ume of other Hartford companies in California are as follows: Rossia, Phoenix, National, $424 675; Automobile, for collection and final payment be fore being credited to his account." said to nave been $175,000. 1927 Last Season. SGOO.OOO Gold Returned. Mr.

uiarKins last season as directing head of the local baseball 080; Aetna Fire, $216,529. in 192a set a new high mark lor the Eastern League. Built New Park In 192L Mr. Clarkin replaced the old Wethersfield Avenue grcunds with a new plant in 1921, selecting a site at Hanmer and George streets, off Franklin Avenue, and but a few minutes walk from tt former field. Here he had a fine flaying surface laid out and had erected one of the best minor league structures in the country, with a stand of steel and concrete and dressing rooms, show George E.

Jones of the Rossia During the past week the banks of Hartford have received more than $600,000 in gold and this has been was $2 040 400. The premium income of the Hartford insurance companies amounted to $265,174. The total earthquake list. for the entire state was $264,175,216 of which the Hart club was 1927, the transaction whereby he left the baseball scene said that the business of the Rossia in California during the past year having been closed January 28, 1928 in the interval between baseball transmitted to the Federal Reserve Bank at Boston. The cooperation of the institutions and individuals having gold in their possession is seasons.

He was born in County Leitrim, ford companies had in 1931. Since the earthquake area embraces only a small portion of TEL. 2-3153 Quality Work Reasonable Prices All Branches of Laundering and Dry Cleaning NEW ENGLAND LAUNDRY Ireland, in 1855, and came to this most pleasing, said Arthur the state, and that in a section where business was not sought it is Johnson, chairman of the executive was on a reduced volume. Five years ago after a survey the earthquake business was substantially restricted and reduced. He did not anticipate any serious losses.

President Bissell of the Hartford Fire said Saturday night that word had been received from its representative, but it will be several days committee of the Hartford Clearing House Association- Banks have apparent that the losses to Hart ford companies should not be serf ous. all. Boston Decision Awaited. Bank Commissioner Bassett said Saturday afternoon that under the provisions of the state emergency act, passed by the General Assembly, the Bank is given the authority in regard to the opening of banks after the Governor has declared an emergency exists. "I haven't decided to ask the Governor to declare additional holidays," he said, and he added: "I don't think that is necessary.

The emergency act covers that." Representatives of Hartford banks belonging to the Federal Reserve System are in Boston awaiting decision on their application for permission to reopen for general banking business. The necessary authority is awaited. Statements of complied with the Government de mand for the return of gold to the The companies having the largest lit country in 1888. He engaged in several lines, with baseball always his chief business concern and great love. Funeral Monday.

He leaves a brother, Michael Clarkin; six nieces and a nephew; all of Ireland; and two cousins, Miss Mary E. Duggan and Mrs. Theobald Connor, both of West Hartford. Mrs. Clarkin, who war, Miss Delia Harney of this city, died in February, 1927, following an automobile accident.

The body is at the funeral home of James P. O'Brien, 104 Main Street, where the funeral will be held Monday, at 9:30 with solemn requiem mass at St. Joseph's Cathedral at 10 o'clock. Bought Club Here In 1904. Mr.

Clarkin entered league baseball here in 1904, joining with Dr. Albert (Bert) Daly In purchasing the franchise from William Tracey of Bristol. Mr. Daley soon sold his Interest to Mr. Clarkin.

Mr. Clarkin went the rest of the way er baths and complete modern equipment. This plant was not ready for the opening game in 1921 and for some two weeks the Senators played all their games on the road, returning here for a gala opening. In 1927. fire destroyed the stand, and much of the fence at Clarkin Field.

Clarkin rebuilt at once, the new stand being erected in less than a month, and the Senators had a home again, after having played at Trinity Field and in Manchester during the interval. Was Former Po' ceman. Although Jim Clarkin's chief activity was baseball, his many other interests made him one of the city's best known residents. For many vears he was associated with the late Patrick F. Donaghue in the real estate field.

Mr. Clarkin was manager of the Weldon Building, Asylum and Ann streets, where for many years he had his baseball offices. Early in his residence in Hartford he was a supernumerary policeman for a short while. When a young man he learned the trade of steamfitter and for some time Use Your Charge A ccount Now is the time to take advantage of this convenience supply your immediate needs NOW. the banks are on file at the Fed- eral Reserve Bank in Boston so that the information needed before form aUy granting the permission is on hand.

Statements Being Reviewed. There are approximately 70 national banks in Connecticut, ail of which are members of the Federal Reserve System in accordance with requirements. In addition there are state banks in Connecticut belong alone on his long baseball career. preferring the status of sole owner In the operation of a baseball club. was emploved in that station at the Wethersfield Prison, where he ouse wares was later a guard.

Hist first interest In providing amusement for the public was at ing to the system. The detail in passing upon the applications for permission to open consequently entails a vast amount of work. The State Banking Department, having called for statements of conditions of March 3, is en the old Casino on 21m Street, where INA gaged in reviewing these. According to interpretations or rulings tna Progressiveness, tenacity and devotion to the game and his associates in it marked Mr. Clarkin's long career.

Although he had many acrimonious disputes with fellow magnates, he came to their assistance in more than one crisis and saved the Eastern League during the World War, when the league's fortunes were at a low ebb. Money furnished by Mr. Clarkin kept two of the other franchises in operation, and the Eastern League rose out the storm. Hts quarter century of baseball carried Mr. Clarkin through many leagues.

Hartford was in the oil Connecticut State League when Mr. Clarkin took the local franchise, and was successively in the Colonial have come from Washington, the GLASS MPS and LA roller hockey was played and dancing and other public entertainment was provided. He later acquired ownership of the property. Ardent Golfer. A Democrat, Mr.

Clarkin evinced a keen interest in city affairs but was not active politically. He was a member of the Hartford Lodge No. 19, B. P. O.

E. An ardent golfer, he was for some years a member of the Sequin Golf Club. He was a boxing fan and was often a spectator at boxing shows here and in New York. Tribute to Mr. Clarkin was paid Saturday bv Jack Coffey, his manager in 1922 and now graduate manager of athletics at Fordham University, who said, "He had many endearin? qualities hidden from those who did not know him U- rj League, of brief duration, the Eastern Association and the Eastern League.

Scores of well-known players were graduated from h.s state banks will obtain their permission to reopen for general banking business from the Bank Commissioner. Clearings Plan Decided. The Hartford Clearing House Association was in session on Saturday and the plan for making clearings among banks was determined. The association is not prepared at this time to make a statement as regards the handling of individual clearings. Banks, which received individual checks on Friday, March 3, have returned them to customers with the legend "legal holiday" written on the return slip.

They did not have time to pass through the clearing house before the bank holidav was declared on Saturday, direction to fame in the big leagues among them being Bay Fisher, Limited Quantity! $2 Grade! 18-pc. English Bramblebeny Porcelain Breakfast Sets Huehie High. Walter Kid) Eeng "Buck" OBrien Walter Leverenz, Leo Durocher. Heinie Scheer and Pete Wilson. Lou Gehrig, firs $2.25 Electric Sandwich Toasters baseman and home run hitter of the New York Yankees made his name in league ball under "Jim" Film Dog to Be at Luncheon.

Buddy, famous moving picture dog, will be at the luncheon meeting of the Advertising Club Tuesday noon at the Hotel Bond. Clarkin, starring for the Hartford Chromium finish; 1.00 Senators in 1923 and 1924 ana draw aouDie auty. for I toasting or broil- 1 $3.98 Electric Waffle Irons $7.98 Electric Percolators 4 breakfast plates 4 cups and 4 saucers 4 fruit dishes 1 large serving dish 1 small open dish Ivory body with vividly colored, floral spray. American made, (slight sub-standards) Wk .95 $4,98 CAPE SUITS play an important part 6-cup size, chromium finish; one-year guarantee. JL 13 inches long, nickle plated finish, 1 year guarantee.

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