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Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11

SENATOR FRANK s. BRANDEGEE Whose Nomination Was Not Con- .a tested.
 might state his acceptance but word was given to the convention that while MT. Holcomb had not Sought nomination, nevertheless he had said that if the honor came to him he would not refuse it. It is expected that the nominees will be formally notified of the convention's action within the next two days.
 No Nominating Speeches.
 Unlike many conventions in recent years, there were no nominating speeches for governor. Delegates on two formal roll calls expressed their individual preference Denis A. BlalSesIee of New Haven. former lieu tenant governor, led in the first vote 215 to 192 for MT. Holcomb, with Nor ris c. Webster of Harwinton third with 109. Everett J. Lake, favorite in Holland County with 41, Judge $. A. Robinston of Middletown with Il and a Fairfield County delegate voting for Howell Cheney of Manchester.
 Holcomb on Second Vote.
 In the second vote enough votes swung from Webster and Lake to bring MT. Holcomb to the winning point with either one or two majori- ty although the figures were not an- nounced. as Former Senator F. C. Woodruff withdrew MT Blakelee's name and himself changed oyer his
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11
FOURTH DAY OF GIGANTIC
 BATTLE EAST OF PARIS
Struggle Extends from Near Paris Close to the Lorraine Border,

Paris, Sept. Vi, 12.15 a. rn.-The fourth day of the gigantic battle to the east of Paris. which is expected to last two weeks and to decide the pre- h;ninary stage of the great war, finds the let wing of the allied armies wig orously pushing back the German right wing which had made such rapid advance southward from the Belgian frontier.
 The allies are said to have forced their adversaries back nearly forty miles northeastward since the begin- hing of the contest. The hard strug- gle between the enormous masses of troops extends from near Paris to as far as Nancy, close to the Lorraine border
 An action is proceeding with the utmost violence in the neighbo-hood or Mailly and Vitry-1eFrancois, but 1t Is very hot also in the center, where both sides are holding their positions With the greatest tenacity
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11

following official communication was issued tonight:
 "On the left wing the British and French troops have crossed the Marne between La Ferte- Sous -Jouarre, Char ly and Chateau Thierry, pursuing the enemy, who is in retreat. During the course of this advance the British forces took number of prisoners and captured Mitrailleuses.
 During the four days battle the allied armies have in that section of the threat of the engagements gained more than sixty kilometres (about 37 miles).
 Between Chateau Thierry and Vit- ry-le-F Francois the Prussian guard has been thrown back"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11


 Nominated for Governor On Second
 Ballot.
 vote to ensure MT. Holcombs noni- nation in case objection was made to his motion that a single ballot be cast making the choice an unanimous one. Another vote came from .the Lake col umn giving Judge Halcomb sure majority.
 State Ticket Quickly Selected.
 United States Senator Brandegee having been re-nominated at the out set, the state ticket was quickly se- lected and the platform adopted. In the interest of harmony, according to their proponents the name of Fay cute L. Wright for comptroller was withdrawn in favcr of Mir. Webster, and Fillmore S. Banks himself with drew his own name to avoid a test of strength for attorney general with John H. Light of Norwa1k, a candi- date for re-nomination. A semblance of a contest, however, did develop ovSr this office when Windham County of fered the name of George E. Hinman, as against that of MT. Light. A ris- ing vote by county delegations quickly showed that MT. Light had no chance of nomination and his name was with drawn
 Wilson for Lieutenant Governor.
 The lieutenant governorship nolni- nation went to bridgeport in the per son of Mayor c. B. Wilson, and the secretary of states place to Charles D.. Burnes. of Greenwich. both Fair field County men, while Hartford County got another place with F. $. Chamberlain of New Britain tor treas urer. MT. Webstsr. speaker of the last
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11
RUSSIANS REPORT SERIOUS
 FIGHTING IN PROGRESS
From Tonasxow and Rawa Russka to
 the River Dneister.

Washington, Sept. 10-The Russian embassy issued tonight the following statement:
 over the Austro- German army at Krasnik on September is developing on the front from Tomaszow, and Rawa Russka, to the river Dneister Serious fighting Is in progress.
 German troops, transported from the western front. have been concen- trated in East Prussia on the river Alle. On September they began to advance in considerable columns through the Muzura Lake regions. Our advance troops, delaying the enemy, fell back in an easterIy direction.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11
RoRABAck STILL CHAIRMAN
 STATE REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE
Andrew J. Nystrom of Hartford Ap.
 pointed Secretary.

New Haven, Conn, Sept. 10.-J. chosen chairman of the republican state central committee today. when that committee met for organization. As George B. Hinman of Willimantic, who had served as secretary for about twelve years, had been nominated for attorney general he was not available for secretary. and Andrew J. Nystrom of Hartford was appointed with John H. Buckley of Hartford. assistant clerk of the house, assistant
 The committee discussed campaign matters and fixed the date of town caucuses for nominating members of the house as October 2. Senatorial district caucuses will be called by the committeeman, and must be held to October 9th, or at least 21 days be- fore election. which will be on Mo- vember 3rd
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11
MfDDLEToWN ELECTS FISHER DELEGATES
Senatorial Delegates Were Not Speei-
 ficalIy Instructed.

Midd1etown, Conn, Sept. 10-Dele- gates favorable to the nomination of Prof Willard c. Fisher of this city for governor, were elected by 23 ma jority at a large democratic caucus tonight. Fisher delegates. headed by Alderman James H. Pagan, received tion, led by Ex- Mayor John L. Fisk, boiled 303.
 There was lively fight on for the selection of senatorial delegates. but delegates were not specifically i'm structed for either Governor Baldwin or Congressman Mahan.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11
BRITISH AND GERMANS
 FIGHTING IN AFRICA
In German Colony of Western Equa-
 toriai Africa.

London, Sept. 10, 3:25 p. m.-There has been some sharp fighting between the British and Germans in Africa. This is indicateI by the list of casual ties issued tonight. In Cameroons (Kamerun) a German colony of West ern Equatorial Africa, three officers were killed. four were wounded and four are among the missing.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11
FLOODS HAVE DELAYED
 JAPANESE ADVANCE.
Have Not Been Able to Proceed South
 Further Than Chao Yuan.

Picking, Sept. 10.-The clements have delayed unexpectedly the Japanese ad- vance on Tsing-T Tao. Floods cover the country surrounding the town and are spreading inland beyond Weihsien. The waters continued to rise and it is said that probably it will be months before the Japanese can begin their invest ment of the stronghold, which now cah be reached only by boat
 Letters from Germans at Tsing- Tao report that the sdefendaers iTnpntient< ly await the aoncoming of the Japanese It would seem that the latter, of whom 10000 men were landed at Lungkow, on the north coast of Shantung penin- sula. have not been able to proceed south farther than Chao Yuan, cover ing scarcely one-third of the distance from Lungkow to Tsing-Tao.
 The wireless station at Tsing-Tao is being operated, but no neutral wireless tower will accept messages from it be- cause of British and Japanese pro- tests.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11
CRUCIAL BATTLE IN FRANCE
 HAS NO DECISIVE RESULT.
Three Million Men Are Estimated to
 Be in Three Great Battles.

London, Sept. 10. Ii p. m.-The cru cial battle of the war in France has not yet reached any decisive result. Field Marshal Sir John French, com mander of the British forces. reported today that the Germans had been driven back all along the lines, that the British crossed the River Marne, that the Germans had suffered severely and that their men were supposed to be in 8 very exhausted condition.
 Too Early to Predict Result.
 Notwithstanding this report, the military experts do not rush to sweep ing conclusions. The military work CTS on London papers repeat that from the conservative terms of the French early to anticipate the result of a, bat tie extending over a front of nearly a hundred miles
 Three million men is the number estimated to be engaged actively and as reserve, and three great battles at least are in progress.
 Fierce Fighting on French Center.
 Probably the fiercest one is against the French center, between Rheims and Verdun, while the British army is contesting the second hard fought en- gagement against the German right. The Germans are believed to be still attacking the French right from Yer dun to Nancy.
 Lesser fighting is in progress in AL sace, from which province theN Ger mans appear to have drawn away part of their army, and tho French are taking advantage of this opening.
 May Continue for Days.
 The great battle may continue for days, when it is remembered that smaller operations in Manchuria. in which hundreds of thousank only were concerned. lasted a fortnight Tho German western armies have been fighting almost continuously for 25 days. and until the last phase of the campaign, on the offensive. Field Marshal French's view that they are becoming exhausted finds ready ere deneo among military experts here.
 Public of Berlin Uninforned.
 A German official wireless despatch tonight says that no report has beer made public in Berlin of the events ir France for the past three days.
 From Holland comes the news thai 60,000 German achievements are marching south. These troops ma. have an effect upon the tide of bat. tie. but there is reason to believe that the allied armies are also receiving ( counterbalancing accession of strength
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11
AUSTRIAN TROOPS CONTINUE
 TO MEET WITH REvERsEs
Regiment of cessacks Capture f7 Off,
 cers and 445 Men.

London. Sept. 10, ,4.s0 p. m.-A Havas Agency despatch from Petrograd, dated yesterday. says:
 "A regiment of Cossacks took at Franpol seventeen Austrian officers, 445 men. a great number of convoys, horses, cattle and the money chest of the seventh LaLdwehr containing 148,- 900 crowns. Near Zamast seven hun dred Austrians were captured with a great quanaity of supplies. An Aus trian steamer on the Vistula was sunk by Russian guns.'
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11
TO LOAN s1oo,ooo, 900
 TO NEW YORK CITY
Subscription Completed by J. p. Nor gan & Go. and Kuhn, Loeb & Go.

New York, Sept. 10.-J. P. Morgan and Company and Kuhn, Loeb and Company announced tonight that the the city of New York has been com pleted. that conference was held this afternoon with the mayor, the comp troller and the president of the board of ladermen and that the bankers were in entire accord with the general finan- cial programme which the city pro- posed to adopt
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11
BELGIAN ARMY ASSUMING
 OFFENSIVE MOVEMENT
Force at Antwerp is Driving Germans Back Toward Louvain.

London, Sept. 10, 1O:07 p. m.-An Ostend despatch to the Exchange Tel egraph Company says:
 According to information from a reliable source the Belgian army at Antwerp has assumed triumphant offensive movement, driving the Ger mans right back to the environs of Louvain.'
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11
Heads
 Republican Ticket
NOMINATED FOR GOVERNOR ON
 THE SECOND BALLOT
HARMONIOUSAN AND QUIET
Major Wilson of Bridgeport for Lieu tenant Governor-senator Brande- gee Renominated Without Contest George E. Hinman of WiIIimantie Named for Attorney General.

New Haven. Conn, Sept. 10.-The republican party in Connecticut placed its state ticket in the field today, by means of a convention in which there was enthusiasm and harmony. Judge Marcus H. Holcomb of Southington, who will retire from, the superior court bench by reason of age limitation, this fall, was named for governor. As Judge Holcomb was out of the state today it was impossible to bring him before the delegates in order that he
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11
POSSIBILITY THAT ENGLAND
 MAY CLOSE NORTH SEA
Blockade 1t If Trouble with Floating Mines Continues.

London. Sept. 10. p. m.-There is a general discussion in London of the possibility that England may close the North Sea. blockading it completely, if the trouble with floating mines con tinues.
 the shipping of neutral nations is in great danger because Of German mines. England has repeatedly stated that she will not resort to the use of mines,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11
Died in Cell at Stamford.

Stamford, Conn.,, Sept. 10.-A man thought to be Charles McGuire. died today in a cell at the local police .sta- ton. He was found asleep in a barn. A letter found in his clothing was ad- dressed to a Charles Mcclure, but it was written fin February, 1909. Little is known of the man here. He had S20 in his clothing
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11
BRITISH WARsHIPs COMPLETE
 SWEEP OF THE NORTH SEA
Encountered No Interference-No Ger.
 man Ships Sighted.

London. Sept. 10. 6.So p. m.-The official information bureau issued the following tonight:
 Yesterday and today strong and numerous seuadrons and f1otilIas have mace 6. complete sweep of the North
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11
Russian Prinee Wounded.

London, Sept. 10. 11.S0 p. m-Prince Joachim Albrecht of Prussia was wounded yesterday by a. shrapnel bull let, according to an official Berlin des- patch. which has been forwarded by the Amsterdam correspondent of Reu- ters Telegram company. The bullet penetrated the thigh, but is believed not to have injured the bone.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11
Admiral Badger to Retire Next Thurs

Washington. Sept. 10.-Rear Admiral Charles J. Badger, who will be suc- ceeded next Thursday by Rear Ad- miral Frank F. Fletcher as command CT chief of the Atlantic fleet, was retailed today to duty with the navy general board. He will serve nearly @ year and retire next August.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11
BELGIANS FLOOD COUNTRY IN VICINITY OF ANTWERP.
To Prevent the Germans Marching
 Into the Town.

London, Sept. 10, 1o:17 p. m.-An official despatch issued in Berlin and received here this evening by the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company says:
 Tn an engagement at Oordeghem, on the railroad between Antwerp and Ghent, the Belgian troops withdrew.
 The country south of Antwerp has been flooded by the Belgians to pre- vent the Germans marching into the town. The area covered by the flood is seventy square miles. The water varies in depth, at different places be- ing from a few inches to several feet
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11
OBITUARY.
Captain Joseph s. Byxbee

South orwalk, Conn, Sept 10-Cap- tain Joseph S. Byxbee died at his home here today, aged 1O3 years He was a native of this town and followed the sea for S5 years
 A tragic event in his life occurred on May 6. 1883, when as captain of the steamer Pacific" he signalled for the drawbridge over the Norwalk River to open, atrain of cars plunged through the open draw and 54 persons lost their lives
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11
Vancouver Press suppressed.

Vancouver, B. C., Sept. 10.-The Van couver German press has been sup pressed by the police in consequence of it's pro-Gerrnan tone and the publi cation of what 1t terms great German victories. The editor states that the paper will resume publication after the war
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11
Bombardment of Belgrade Renewed

London, Sept. 10, 8:06 D. m.-The bombardnepts of Belgrade has been renewed with increased fury, accord ing to a Nish despatch to the Elk change Telegram Company. Consider able damage has been done. The Servian batteries are replying to the Austrian fire.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11
HEAVY ENGAGEMENT IN
 PROGRESS NEAR LoUVAlN
Germans Forced to Evacuate the Town
 of Aerschot.

Rotterdam, Sept. 10. via London. 709 D. m.-A despatch to the Courant dated Breda, Holland. reports heavy engagement took place Wednesday at Aerschot, Belgium. nine miles north east of Louvain. when the Belgians at tackled the garrison there
 As a result of the fighting, the Ger mans evacuated the town and the Bel gians hoisted their colors and liberated 26 priests found in church.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11

house, for controller, completed the ticket.
 The Ticket.
 For United States senator. Frank B. Brandegee of New London.
 For governor, Marcus H. Holcomb, of Southington.
 For lieutenant governor, Clifford B. Wilson of Bridgeport.
 For secretary of state, Charles D. Burns of Greenwich.
 For treasurer, Frederick S. Cham herlain of New Britain.
 For comptroller, Morris C. Webster of Harwinton.
 For attorney general, George E. Hinman of Windham-
 The platform adopted condemns the Democratic national administration especially on its tariff policy and calls for greater efficiency in administra- tion of the state government,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11

States Attorney Fl. M. Aleorn an- nounced that he had completed a thor ough investigation into the so-called war prices of foodstuffs and found nothing to indicate combination in restraint of trade nor. any violation of the state statute relaf ng to 1t.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11
Additional British Casualties.

London, Sept. 10, 7.56 p. m.-Addi- tional British casualties up to Sep- tember 2 were officially announced to- day as follows: Officers killed 10, wounded 63. missing 61; men killed 61s wounded o10. missing 2.ss3.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11
42,oo0 of Berlin Garrison Killed or
 Wounded.

Paris, Sept. 10, 11.45 p. m.-Accord- ing to a Munich report received here, the Berlin garrison alone has lost 42,000 men killed or wounded in the war thus far
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11
GERMAN FORCES PUSHED BACK
 F MILES IN PAST 24 HOURS

sea up to and into Helgoland Eight The German fleet made no attempt to interfere with our movements and nc German ship of any kind was seen at sea-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11

Gold amounting to $25o,ooo wa withdrawn from the sub-treasury fo shipment to Canada
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11
Circulation
CabIed Paragranhs
Italian Cruiser Recalled. s

Venice. via Paris. Sept. 10. s.15 p. m. The Italian cruiser Piemonte has been recalled home from Somaliland, East Africa.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11
Movements of steamships.

New York, Sept 1o.-Arrived, steam CT Caltic. Liverpool. Sailed, steamer
 San Guglielmo, Naples: Hellig OlaY,
 Copenhagen.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11

The first frost of the season wa. seen generally throughout Orange ant Sullivan counties, New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11
'On is the Largest Connecticut Proportion the C Population
Condensed TeIegrams

The new directory gives Detroit a population of 575,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11
British Capture German Bark.

Plymouth. Sept. 10. via London, 9.56 p. m--The German bark Urania, bound from Tocopilla. Chile, for Hamburg, with a cargo of nitrate valued at $175,- 600, has been captured by a British warship.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11

The United States survey steamer Hannibal arrived in New York from Panama
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11

The Munich report evidently refers to men of the Berlin garrison who went to the front at the outbreak of the war.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11
Three Million Men Are Now Engaged in Three Great
 Battles in France
BATTLE IS LIKELY TO LAST SEVERAL DAYS YET

Contending Armies Are Receiving Achievements AL lied Armies Have Gained About 37 Miles of Territory in Their Advance -Severest Fighting is Going Along Center of French Les Where the Invaders Have Been Concentrating Their Ssrength-British Government Plans to Raise an Army of 1,5o0 OOO Men
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11

In fit of despondeney, James Finn 69 years old, of The Bronx, commit ted suicide by inhaling gas.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11
ALLIES HAVE CROSSED
 THE RIVER MARINE
Took Number of Prisoners While
 Pursuing Invaders 37 Miles.

Parts. Sept. 10. 11.22 P. m.-rhe
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11

The temperature registered 50 de grees in New York city and many of flee buildings turned on the steau
 heat.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11

The summer home of Dr. Paul AL len. of New York, at Litchfield, Conn, was destroyed by fire at a loss of $25,O0O.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11

Frank Barr, former vice president and general manager of the Boston & Maine railroad. died at Winchester, Mass, aged 62 years.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11

Three armed bandits entered the Bank of Keystone, at Keystone. Okla, forced the cashier to hand them more than $10,000 and escaped.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11

Immigrants arriving at the Port O New York during August numbered 2S.112. against 1o2,e5s during August 1913.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-11

President Wilson nominated Harvey A. Baker. of Providence, R. l.. to be United States attorney for the dis trict of Rhode Island.
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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-08-20
VETERAN DIPLOMAT RETIRES.
CaIvo, Minister From Costa RIGA, Quits
After Twenty-three Years.

caIvo, Minister From Costa RIGA, Quits
After Twenty-three Years.
Washington.--The retirement recent
ly of Don Joaquin Bernardo Calvo As
Costa Rican minister to the United
States marked the elimination OF one
Of the most remarkable careers In the
annals of diplomacy. Senior Calvo was
for twenty-three years the representa-
tive OF Costa Rica In Washington and
for many years dean Of the diplomatic
corps. He first presented credentials
to President Harrison In 1891 and has
survived six changes of administration
In his own country.
Among his literary works Is a his
tory of Costa RIGA. He was especially
well known. however. for his advocacy
Of closer relations Of the Americans by
means Of better understanding be
tween the republics. He was active In
the establishment Of the bureau OF
American republics. since changed to
the Pan-American Union; was a large
idIloE III Tie StHLEGi hAiCtithh pNuNS
conference In Washington in 1907. at
which the Central American court of
justice was established at Carriage.
Costa RIGA; has actively advocated the
| establishment of q trans American
railroad to link the continents and ex-
! poets to see Its completion In the near
future.
Senior Calvo was born In San Jose.
Costa Rica. July 10. 1851. There he
was educated. and there he first enter
ed the service Of his government when
little more than a youth by organizing
the police department of the capital
Journeying through Guatemala he met
and married In 1881 Maria de Leon.
with whom he returned to found the
first daily newspaper I'm Costa Rica In
1885. In that same year he was made
a member of the war claims commits
sion and In the following year aban
doned Journalism to become governor
of Carriage.