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Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28
FOREIGN ADVIcEs DEPREsS
 FINANCIAL CENTER
Exchange Cables on London Advanced
 One Per Cent. Over Previous Day.

New York, Aug. 27-Foreign ad- vices exercised a. depressing influence at this financial center today. Re- ported further success of the German arms found reflection in another ad- vance in exchange cables on London being quoted at 5.061s, an increase of one per cent. over yesterday. Few long bills were offered but local banks were in close touch with their Lon don and Paris correspondents endeav- bring to increase the supply and effect a resultant decline in rates.
 Negotiations for the opening of credits by Austria, Italy and Switzer- land were again under way today, but no headwty was made, so far as could be learned. Despite denials in high quarters, it is believed that a syndi- cate of bankers is in process of organ izations for the purchase of some of the German ships now lying in this an dother American ports. The sue cess of this project depends, it is said, largely on the outcome of re- ports now being exchanged between this Qity and London.
 Taking account of the days reports at their face value it appears that the war is stimulating various branches of domestic trade Apart from the demand from South America des- patches from Chicago, the south and other points suggest a. growing in- quiry for manufactured products i'm cluding steel and iron, with large orders for oil and cut lumber More railroads are lifting the embargo on foodstuffs recently declared at Lou isiana and Texas ports. There was more sensational trading in wheat and corn at Chicago, with general reces- sions at the close. It was regarded as significant that seaboard shippers paid highest prices today domestic handlers being contented to wait for a subsistence of the excitement.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28
NEW YORK PRoGRESSIVEs
 IN STATE CONVENTION.
Frederick M. Davenport of Clinton
 Named for Governor.

Utica. N. Y., Aug. 27.-Frederick NJ. Davenport of Clinton was named for governor on an unofficial ticket select ed here today by the progressive state conference.
 Bainbridge Colby of New York was selected similarly for United States senator.
 For lieutenant governor, Chauncey' J. Hamlin of Buffalo was named; for attorney general, Robert H. Elder Of Brooklyn, and for secretary of state, Jeremiah D. Toomey, Westchester. :. After the ticket had been approved MT. Davenport promised that the pro- gressive party would make a fight tie like of which. perhaps, the people 5f the state had never seen before. He said Theodore Roosevelt would cam paign tn estate for almost the entire month of October.
 It was an old fashioned convention. The delegates caught the fierce spirit of. strife in which their party was born at Chicago two years ago. There was riotous cheering and the bull moose" call was heard
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28
KAISER WILHELM DER CROSSE
 SUNK BY BRITISH CRUISER
Had Been interfering with Traffic Be.
 tween England and Africa.

London. August 27, 4:12 D. m.-The Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse has been sunk or the west coast of Africa by the British cruiser Highf1yer.
 Winston Spencer Churchill. First Lord of the Admiralty, announced the sinking of the Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse. sin the House of Commons to- day. He said: The Admiralty has just received intelligence that the Ger man armed merchant cruiser Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse, of 14,0o0 tons. and armed with ten finch guns, has been sunk by the H. NJ. $. Highhyer7 off the west coast of Africa
 This is the vessel which has been interfering with traffic between this country and the Cape. and is one of the very few German armed auxiliary
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28
EXCITED ADVANCE IN
 THE PRICE OF WHEAT
May Wheat Has Advanced 8 Gents
 Since Start of European War,

Chicago, Aug. 27.-The war was re- fected in the wheat pit again today by an excited advance in prices, in the course of which May wheat sold at 1:25, the highest in four years and thirty three cents over the price just before the start of the European struggle. The various options at the best were from 37-S to 55-S higher than they were when the market closed yesterday. The purchase of small lots was sufficient to boost prices a cent at a leap and the aggregate of business was small. Scattered profit taking sales wiped out the gain and closing prices were Is to 5-S cent net lower, with May selling at S1191-4.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28
AMERICANS URGED
 TO LEAVE EUROPE
Secretary Bryan Sends Cable to All
 Embassies and Legations.

Washington, Aug. 27.-Secretary Bryan today cabled al American em- bassies and legations in Europe to urged Americans to leave Europe without delay
 Secretary Bryan issued the follow ing formal statement:-"America in Europe are advised to return as soon as they can secure transportation fac lllt1es. War creates uncertainty so that predictions about the future can not be made with any certainty or accuracy. It is not wise therfore for Americans abroad to delay their re- turn longer than necessary. This does not mean that every one should try to take the same trip but it means that there shall be no unnecessary delay"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28

London. Aug. 2s. 1.1O a. 1n.-The con- fict of millions appears at last to be in progress. Even such news as the Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse pales be- side the titanic battle evidenced by the tribue of General Joffre, the French comma ander- in- chief, to the British arms, and the realization that the allies are fighting to block the road to Paris, with the Germans hard ly farther away than New York IS from Philadelphia
 Meanwhile the Russian host IS draw ing nearer to Berlin. Not even during the first great struggle between Europe and Asia on the far Manchu- rsan plains was the enormous battle fought in suclf impenetrable silence as far as concerns the outer world.
 Only the vaguest generalities are and France by their respective govern ments. Probably the German people know little more of what their armies are accomplishing.
 All the information the British pulp lie obtained today was the report from the French. announced by Premier As ouith in the house of commons that the army engaged on Wednesday against superior forces and fought splendidly.
 After midnight the official news bu- reau gave further information that tile French operations. extending over distance of 250 miles, necessitatcd changes in the position of the British troops which are occupying strong line, suppofted by the French on both Hanks, to meet the German advance. Germans to Make SIedge- Hammer At
 tack.
 The impending battle will undoubt- . edly be an attempt by the Germans, with the hugest army ever employed for a swift attack. to sledge-hammer its way through the lalies' defensive barrier, while trying to outflank them between their left and the sea board.
 The Pail Mall Gazettes critic says that the fighting has been on a front of 20 miles along the line between CambTai and Le Cateau and between the Rivers Scheldt and Sambre, while the Germans have been steadily att tempting an outfanking movement by forced marches. The allies have the advantage of working on interior lines and have been falling back in the in fereStS of concentration.
 Russians Advancing in East Prussia.
 The Russians appear to be steadily advancing in East Prussia. They are approaching the great fortress of Keonigsbers and have crossed the River Ale at several points. While they continue their advance, vita Posen as their objective. they are con- fronting the Austrians between the Dniester and the Vistula and claim a number of victories along that line
 Austrians Defeat Russians.
 The Austrians assert that they have defeated the Russians in a six days battle near Krasnik, Russian Poland. repulsing them decisively over the en- fire front of about 43 miles. A dozen battles are being fought around great walls or German and Austrian bayo- nets, all Of which will be considered mileStones of flistor less over wheIming days
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28
ALLIED TROOPS TAKE OFFENSIVE
 IN THE vosGEs DISTRICT.
Drove Germans Back Who Forced Them to Retire the Previous Day,


 Paris Aug. 27, 1925 p. m.-The fol- lowing official bulletin was issued by Ehe war ofice tonight:
 aTn the Vosges district our troons today resumed the offsneive and drove hack the Germans who yesterday had forced them to retire on the Saint Die side
 The Germans yesterday lombard ed Saint Die. which is an unfortified town"
 Tn the region between the Vosges and Nancy our offensive movement has continued uninterruptedly for five days. The German losses have been considerable; 2,500 bodies gere found on a front of four kilometres in the region of vitrirnont.
 More Than Half the Garrison Killed.
 Longwy, g very old fortress, the garrison Of which consisted of only Dne battalion. which had been bonn berded August 3, capitulated today after holding out for over twenty-four days. More than half the garrison was killed or wounded. Lieutenant Colonel Darche, governor of Longwy1 has been nominated an officer of the Legion of Honor for heroic conduct In the defence of Longwy.'
 "On the Mouse our troops have re- pulsed with great vigor several Ger man attacks. A German flag was taken.
 ~The Belgian field army attached to Namur and French regiment which supported #. have joined our lines.
 'Tn the north the British have at- lacked forces greatly superior in num- Der and were obliged. after brilliant
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28
U. s. Cruiser to
 Co to Turkey
NORTH CAROLINA FOR RELIEF
 OF AMERICANS
TO PROTECT CHRISTIANS
In Event of Turkey Declaring War, Which European Diplomats Deem Imminent, Its Presence There May Have SaIutary Effect

Washington, Aug. 27-The United States has informed the powers of Europe of its intention to send the armored cruiser North Carolina to Turkey to carry gold for the relief of Americans, according to an announce today.
 Mission of Financial Relief.
 While the North Carolina goes on mission of financial relief, her presence in Turkish waters is intend ed to have a Salutary effect with re- spect to the treatment of Christians and foreigners generally resident in the Ottoman empire.
 Before taking this step, the United States took precautions to sound the powers of Europe as to whether they would object to the sending of an American warship to Turkey. In view of the extreme tension which prevails at Constantinople and the probability that Turkey will soon be drawn into the European conflict, the American government desired to make it plain that is purpose in sending the ship is in no way political, but designed only to aid and protect Americans.
 France Expresses Approval.
 France took occasion in her re- ply to the American governments in- quiry to express approval of the pur- pOSc O1 lIiC SldltS ldhe lne initiative in sending a ship to Tur- kish waters for the protection of Christians, remarking that the sending of French warships at this time might be misinterpreted. The French gov ernments communication incidentally accused Germany of trying to stir up Christian sentiment in Turkey by provoking the Mussulman against the English and French.
 Expect Turkey to Declare War.
 Diplomats and officials generally are expecting a declaration of war by Turkey on the allies. Reliable advices indicate that as soon as the big Rus sian army has penetrated a consid- erable distance into East Prussia, Turkey will strike. That both Bull garia and Roumania will align them selves with Turkey against Greece and the rest of the Balkan states is also indicated by authentic information reaching here.
 Situation Critical.
 European diplomats admit that the situation is daily approaching a cri- sis and that, a declaration of war is imminent. Great Britain, France and Russia are refraining, nevertheless from making any movement that Their combined influence is being ex- erted to persuade the Ottoman En- pire to continue neutral.
 Announcement by the German en- bassy here, however, that Liman Pasha, loaned by German to train the Turkish forces, had been put in com mand of the Ottoman army confirmed in the minds of the diplomatic repre- sentatives of the allies here the be- lief that Turkey would openl yplace herself on the side of Germany and Austria.
 Secretary Bryan said today Ameri- cans had been advised to leave Tur- key just as other countries in which war had broken out or might break out. Every facility possible, he said would be afforded them to depart.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28
ALSOP NOT CANDIDATE
 FOR GOVERNOR
Declines to Allow Prosressives to Use His Name on Primary Ballots.

statement issued this afternoon former Senator Joseph w. Alsop of Avon, chairman of the progressive state central committee, declines to allow his name to be used on the primary ballots of the party as nominee for governor. MT Alsop says he feels that he can be of more service to the partv in his present position as state chair man than to become a candidate on its ticket. He says: "The thing which interests me most Is not my personal political success or that of any other man. in or out of the progressive party, but the furtherance and sue cess of the principles embodied in it's platform. I feel that there are other men better fitted than I to make the campaign for governor"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28
BRIDGEPORT DRY GOODS.
 MAN COMMITS SUICIDE.
Edward C. Stratton, Superintendent of
 the D. M. Read Company.

Bridgeport, Conn, Aug. 27.-Edward C.. Stratton, secretary and general su- perintendent of the D. M. Read com pany, one of the best known dry goods men In New England, committed sui- eide by shooting this morning in an unoccupied room on the third floor of the sstore in the heart of the city. Two shots were fired. one back of the left ear and the other through the heart.
 He was about 65 years old and pass ed a lifetime in the service of the cor1- pany. one of the oldest in this part of the state. He was distantly related to Tom Thumb, famous midget of Bar mum circus fame, and leaves a widow.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28
VICTORIOUS
 IN RUSSIAN POLAND
Three Days Fight Near Kresnik-
 Russians Repulsed.

Manchester, Mass. Aug. 27.-Dr. K. T. Dumba. the Austro-Hungarian am bassador to the United States. today made public a, cablegram received by him from Count Won Bercho1dt, the Austro- Hungarian minister of foreign affairs at Vienna The message re- cites an Austrian victory in Russian Poland and is as follows:
 "A three days battle near Kresnik, in Russian Poland, has ended with absolute victory for the Austrians. About five Russian army corps extend ing over a front of approximately 70 kilometres (42 miles) were repulsed al along the line. The Russians fled in the direction of Lublin. pursued by the Austrians.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28
INJURIES FROM AUTO
 COLLISION PROVE FATAL
John A. Gale. Prominent in Soner-
 vile, Was the Victim.

Weymouth, Mass. Aug. 27.-John A. Gale, vice president of the Somerville National Bank and the Somerville Trust Company, died at 8. hospital in uincy today from injuries received a few hours earlier when his automobile was in collision with an electric car at North Weymouth.
 Former Congressman Samuel w. Mccall, ;.andidate for the republican nomination for governor. was a pas senger in the automobile and was shaken up severely. He announced that he had cancelled his campaign engagements for the remainder Of the week. as a result of the accident.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28
PRESIDENT WILSON GOES
 TO SUMMER WHITE HOUSE.
To Remain at Cornish, N. H., Until the
 Middle of Next Week.

Washington, Aug. 27. President Wilson left Washington today for the summer White House at Cornish. N. H., where he will remain until Tues day or possibly Wednesday.
 The president way away to rest Much of his time will be spent, how ever, in the preparation of the forth coming proclamation suspenGlng cer- tain provisions of the navigation laws in order that foreign ships owned by Americans can more readily avail themselves of American registry in accordance with the new act of con- gress.
 The president was accompanied by Mrs. Howe, his sister, Mrs. Cothron, his piece, and Dr. Cary ,Grayson. Miss Margaret Wilson and Mrs. Francis Sayre. two of his daughters. already are at Cornish and have prepared the summer home for the Presidents visit
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28
Movements of steam.hip..

Naples. Aug. 25.-Arrived: Steamer Fapoli, New York
 Genoa, Aug. 15.-Arrived: Steamer Palermo, Boston
 London, Aug. 20.-Arrived: Steam CTS Alaunia, Montreal: 25th, Tyrolia, Montreal: 27th. Ionian, Montreal.
 Glasgow, Aug. 2S.-Arrived: Steamer Hespeisn, Montreal.
 Liverpool Aug. 27.-Arrived: Steam CTS Haverford, Philadelphia ;Philadel- phia, New York
 New York, Aug. 27.-Sailed: Steam CT Baltic, Liverpool
 Maasluis, Aug 27-Arrived, steamer Potsdam, New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28
WHY GREAT BRITAIN DECLARED WAR
Sir William Goschen, Former Ambassador at Berlin
 Tells of Diplomatic Exchange Previous to Rupture
BOUND BY TREATY TO SUPPORT BELGIUM

When He Called On Gotieb Won Jagow German Secretary of State Inquire if Germany Would Refrain from Vi olating Belgium Neutrality the British Ambassador Wa. Told that the Safety of the German Empire Rendered Absolutely Necessary that the Troops Should Advance Through Begium-Later the German Chancellor When Told Great Britain Would Keep Her Solemn EngSye. ment to Defend Begium's Neutrality, Declared tie Would Hold Great Britain Responsible for all the Ter. ribe Events that Might Happen.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28
Robert Collier Has Uraemie Poisoning

New York, Aug. 27-Robert J. Col Her, publisher of Golfers Weekly, was resting comfortably at his home tonight after a day marked by periods of semi-consciousness. Late tonight a member of the family said the pa Gent was holding his own.
 MT. Collier was brought to New York from Raquette Lake, N. Y. suf- fering from uraemic poisoning. His physician said tonight that the pub fishers condition was serious but not hopeless.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28
Germans are No Further Away From Paris Than New
 York is From Philadelphia
ALLIES FIGHTING TO BLOCK ROAD TO PARIS

The Russian Forces Meanwhile Drawing Nearer Berlin Only the Vaguest News is Given the People of the Nations Engaged in Deadly Conhct-French War Office Claims Allies Have Repulsed Several German Attacks Along the Mouse, and that Their Armies Have Main taned Their Positions in Belgium-Steamer Kaiser Wil helm Der Crosse Sunk by British Cruiser West Coast of Africa-Brtish Marines Have Occupied Ostend to Prevent Germans Getting a Foothold in the English Channel.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28
RUSSIAN ADVANCE IN
 EASTERN PRUSSIA CONTINUE
Army Now Progressing Toward Fort
 ress at Thorn.

attache of the Russian embassy today issued from the Russian consulate here the following statement on the operations of the Russian army:
 The Russian advances in eastern Prussia continues successfully. On August 26 the Russian army occu- pied Tilsit, Nordenburg, Bischoftburg, Sensburg and the station of Rothfliess, on the main railway line from Russia to fhe fortress of Thorn.
 ''In Ga1icia the Austrian rear guards have been driven behind the rixer Zlota Lipa, affluent of the Dniester.'
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28
STEAMSHIP
 SAILS FROM NEW YORK
Laden With Coal ard Carried No
 Passengers.

New York. Aug. 27.-The Graecia, of the fleet of German steamships idle in this port since war began in Europe. left this port tonight at the risk of becoming the prize of British cruisers know to be off this harbor. She was laden with coal and stores and carried no passengers. She cleared ostensibly for CadiZ Spain
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28
PreIates Held As Hostages.

Rome, Aug. 27, 12:35 p. m. via Paris 9:12 p. m.-The cardinals who met to- day in the seventh congregation pre- paratory to the conclave which will elect a successor to Pope Plus were perturbed over report that seventeen prelates in Liege were being held by the Germans as hostages against acts of hostility on the part of the popula- ton of the Belgian city.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28
aarhadoes Contrihutes s1oo ooo

London, Aug. 27.-The legislature of Barbadoes having voted $1OO, 900 as a contribution to the expenses of the righteous war being waged by the mother country the colonial office has suggested that the gift would be most acceptable in the form of sugar
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28
French Cabinet to Make Declaration.

Paris, Aug. 27, 3.15 a. m.-The new cabinet for national defense met today and decided to make a declaration to the people of France, parliament not being in session. Premier Viviani was wfiting the declaration this afternoon and it was expected he would submit it to his colleagues this evening
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28
The Bulletins Circulation Norwich That Any Other Pape and
CabIed Paragraphs

American Naval Collier at Falmouth. American naval collier Vulcan arrived at Falmouth today bringing supplies from the United States for the Amer ican warShipS in European waters.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28

resistance. to withdraw little in the rear on their right
 Our armies maintained their po- sitions in Belgian. The army of Ant Xerp by it's offensive has drawn off
 and held before it several German di- visions
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28
CONFLICT OF MILLIONS
 BELIEVED TO BE RAGING

cruisers that succeeded in getting to sea. The survivors were landed be- fore the vessel sank. The Highhyer had one killed and five wounded"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28
British Marines At ostend.

London. Aug. 27.--It is stated that British marines have occupied Ostend to prevent the Germans from getting a foothold on the English Channel.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28
seanen'. Relief Bill Passed by House.

Washington, Aug. 27.-The so-calIed seamen's relief bill to regulate condi- tions of service in the merchant ma rine., was passed by the house late today, without record vote.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28
Russians Occupy Tilsit.

St. Petersburg, by way of London, Aug. 2. ITO ?. mt is officially an- nounced that the Russians have occu- pied Tilsit, a town 50 miles northeast of KoenIgsberg, East Prussia.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28

Robert J. Burdette, the humorist and lecturer, is seriously i'll in Los An geles.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28

September has been designated Red Cross Day by the National Base ball League.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28

The annual convention of the Amer ican. Bankers Association will be held in Richmond, Va. Oct. 12-16.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28

Joseph Dean, nine years old of New York, was probably fatally injured by falling from the third story of his home to the street.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28

Delegates to the American section of the Theosophica1 Society gathered at Washington for their twenty-eighth annual convention.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28

Fire, which destroyed a stable il Brooklyn killed 20 horses. The dam age is $15,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28

Condensed TeIegrams

The French Minister of AsrieuIturs authorized the sale of frozen game in Paris.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28

William c. Sharp, who is succeeding Myron T. Herrick as Ambassador to France, sailed for his post on the French liner France.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28

The bill to establish government standard cotton grades was fayorably reported in the House.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28

c. c. Hills, 70 years old, secretary of the Cleveland Provision Co.,, was shot and killed by an unidentified man who then killed himself.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28

Three more cases of typhoid fever were reported at the workhouse on Hart's Island, making a total of 2s cases.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28

William J. Dousherty, of Brooklyn, a laborer, 45 years old, was crushed to death while working in a tunnel at Corona.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28

Rock Sand, famous race horse ten years sago was insured with Lloyds for $150,000. He was credited with winning S25o,OOo during his turf ca reer.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28

The battle efficiency pennant for the submarine class if United States na- val vessels has been awarded to the B-3, commanded by Ensign c. c. Wright.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-28

Argentine naval officers placed ths battleship Rivadavia in commission al the Navy Yard at Charleston