Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-31

lawrence, Mass, Jan. 3U.-Charged ,
with being an accessory to murder,
Joseph j, EttOr of New York, leader
or the great textile strike, was arrest
ed by officers of the state police lust
before midnight.
Not Allowed to Give Bonds.
He was taken at his hotel as he was
preparing to retire for the night. Fear
ing arrest. Ettor had made prepara-
tions to secure bail. but he was not
allowed to give bonds and was locked
up in a cell at the police station. The
charge against the strike leader is in
connection with the death of Anna
I.opizc, striker, who was shot during
an outbreak last night
Big Preparatio ons for Today.
Before making he arrest the police
and military authorities took extra
precautions to prevent any outbreak
among the strikers when the news Of
the taking of their leader reached the
workers. Every police officer and mi
litiaman in this ciH. 1900 or more,
will be on duty tomorrow when the
womans funeral takes place, when it is
expected that fully 10000 strikers will
march from her home TO the church
and ther to the cemetery.
Stationary Firemsn Want Increase.
The members of the local union Of
stationary fremen which includes fire.
men employed in the mills, electric
light and power houses and similar in
dustries. voted at a meeting tonight to
ask a 10 per cent increase in wages.
Soldiers Surround Police Station.
To guard against possible attack by
strikers or sympathizers. the police
ut-1 l.
entirely surrounded by soldiers tonight,
while inside many others were hidden
away prepared for an emergency.
Another Strike Leader Arrested.
Lawrence, Mass, Jan. S1.-This
morning the state police arrested Oc-
turo N. Giovanniti of New York who
has been Strike Leader Ettor's right
hand man. He also is charged with
being an accessory to murder in con-
nection with the death Of Anna Lo-
PHO.
Syrian Striker Fatally injured.
With the exception of an early morn
ing outbreak, when Syrian striker,
John Rami was so seriously injured
that he died tonight in the hospital,
the textile strike situation was un-
usually quiet today, in contrast with
the turbulence Of yesterday Armed
militiamen patrolled the streets under
orders from Colonel E. Leroy Sweetser
to shoot, and shoot straight, if need
be, to enforce his orders against dem
onstrations Of any kind.
No Mass Meetings or Parades.
The presence of so many soldiers
and the increased severity in the mill
tary rule announced by the command
er apparently had its effect, for no eff
forts were made to hold mass meet
ings or parades, or to intimidate those
who wanted work. All but three Of
the mills were running today, and it
was claimed that a larger number of
operatives than yesterday reported for
work.
Strikers May Parade at Funeral.
Colonel Sweetser has granted per-
mission for a parade of strikers in
connection with the funeral tomorrow
OF Miss Anna LopiZo, a striker who
was accidentally shot yesterday but
only after Strike Leader Joseph J. Et-
tor had submitted to him the route of
parade and had agreed that it should
be purely funeral procession and not
a demonstration.
Governors Recommendation Ignored.
No efforts we're made today to bring
about a settlement Of the strike or an
agreement of any kind. The strikers
committee met in executive session,
but practically ignored the suggestion
OF Governor FoSs that the operatives
return to work for thirty days pend
ing a settlement of their differences
with the operators. Leader Ettor in
this connection reiterated his state
ment of last night that any suggestion
Of this kind must come from the mill
owners, or it would not be considered.
Militia Won't Salute Strikers Flags.
Orders have been issued toethe mill
tiamen to refrain from saluting the
American flag when it is carried by
the workers. Military custom requires
that the national emblem be saluted
| only when carried by an organization.
The military arrangements in the city
| tonight approach as closely to a state
Of martial law as is permissible I'M
der the laws OF the state.
Troop Of Cavalry at Mill Gate.
Reassured by the presence Of addi-
tional companies of militia in the city,
officials of the Arlington mills reopen
ed the gates to operatives this noon,
after "a hours of idleness. When the
gates Of the Arlington mills were
opened a troop OF cavalry was on
Broadway street to assist in checking
any disorders that might occur, but
their services were not needed, as
there were no signs of trouble.
Case Of Breen Continued.
A plea of not guilty to a charge Of
conspiracy in connection with the al
legged dynamite piantlngsI Of more
than week ago, was entered by John
( ]. Breen, a member of the school com
/ mittee, when given a hearing before
Associate Judge Fred n. Chandler
\ Through his counsel, Breen had the
case continued until Feb. 2.
Bayonet Wound or Knife Stab?
An autopsy is TO ba performed upon
! the body of John RaHi, the Syrian
who was killed during the disturb
ance early today, in an effort 70 ascer-
| tain whether his death was due to 2
bayonet wound or a stab with a knife
The wound was in the left side, pune
! turing the lung, and witnesses differ
/ rs to how 1t was received. Some in
sist that a bayonet pierced him al
the soldiers were driving the line
back. while others declare that he wa.
not in a position to be so injured, but
must have been the victim of a knife
thrust from some one in the crowd
Both the police and hospital authori.
ties were extremely retieent in regard