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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-07-19

agreed that they were not satisfied
with the statement of the Company
in regard to the granting OF an eight
hour working day. A statement issued
on behalf of the company a few days
ago was to the effect that from the
first Of August until further notices
the eight hour day would be in effect
at the plant
I'VE want some sore Of a guaran-
tee that the eight hour day will con-
tinue," said Mr.. Johnston. "as matter
Of fact. we do not know whether IL
viii even go into effect on August l."
IS Maehinists Discharged.
Mr.. Keppler tomorrow viii meet IS
machinists who were discharged by
the Bullard Machine company on Sat
urday
IT do not know why these men were
discharged" he added, but viii get
all the details tomorrow morning. 1
understand that the meen might have
been Disseminated against, and / hear
that the Bullard company has been
advertising for other men II they get
them I will be surprised"
The belief prevailed in Bridgeport
tonight that the discharged machinists
and others working in the Billiard
plant might demand immediate action
Of some kind tomorrow. In that event
the industrial situation in this city
would be still more complicated.
The plant of the Remington COM
pany was still being carefully guard
ed today. No person other than those
known to be in the employ Of or hav-
ing business with the concern was
admitted to the big enclosure in which
it is located.
PenfieId Refused TO Make statennsnt.
Major Walter G. Penheld refused to
make any statement late tonight, reit-
Grating his former announcement that
up to the present the Remington Arms
company had no concern whatever in
the negotiations between the labor un-
ions and the Stewart Construction
company.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-07-19
DECISIVE DEFEAT
OF VILLA TROOPS.
BY carranza Forces in Sonora-FIed
In All Directions.

Douglas, Ariz., July 13-After six
hours battle in Anavachi Pass, west
OF Auga Prieta, General Gales, Car
rama commander in Sonora, was re-
ported late today to have decisively
defeated Villa troops under General
Jose Maria Acosta. The Gales force
was said to number 1900 while Acos-
ta's was reported as half that number
In message received here today by
A. Garduno, consul for CarranZa from
General Gales at Lamorita, 20 miles
west of Augu Prieta, the Villa troops
were reported as fleeing in all direc.
tions. The message stated that the
battle began at o'clock this morning.
The Villa forces were strongly en-
trenched in the pass and for five hours
held out against cannon and rapid fire
guns.
During the fighting 800 of Acosta's
men deserted to Gales, according to
the report, which estimated the Villa
dead, wounded and captured at 500.
Gales did not report his own casual
ties. though they were claimed to be
relatively small by officia1s in Aqua
Prieta. According to Garduno, Gener-
al Gales intended to press forward to
Cananea as soon as he received am
munition which left Aqua Prieta to-
day.
Villa representatives here refused to
admit defeat, saving that the battle
still continued near Lamorita and that
q large contingent of Yaqui Indians
were masking q flank attack. !.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-07-19
BERLlN-s OFFICIAL
WAR COMM MUNIcATIoN
Gives Synopsis of Activities of the
Various BattIefieIds.

Berlin, via London. July 1S, II p. m.
The following official communication
was issued by the war Office today:
"a Freench attac kagainst the
repulsede.
In the Argonne the captured lines
have been reformed by some minor
successes.
Fighting continued on the hills near
Les Aparges
IN Lorraine enemy attacks near
Embermenil. east OF Luneville, ard
in the region Of Ban De Sapt were
repulsede.
Eastern front: Portions of the army
of General Won Buelow have defeated
the Russian forces near Autz, where
S,260 men and six guns and three ma
chine guns were captured. They are
pursuing the enemy in an easterly di-
rection.
"Other portions of this army are
fighting northeast Of Kurshany. East
of that town an enemy advance posi-
ton has been stormed.
Between the Pissa and Vistula riv-
ers the Russian troops are retreat
in gand the troops of General Won
Schaltz and Won Ga1lwitz are close
behind them. The enemy is attacked
and driven back where he offers re-
siStance in prepared positions"
Reserve troops and a levy of troops
of General Won Schaltz have stormed
the towns of Poren2xy and Wykplosk
and regiments Of General Won Call
witt have broken through the extended
positions Of Mlodzi, Nome and Kani-
ewo. The number of prisoners was
considerably increased and four guns
were captured.
From the north Of the vistu1a to
the Pi1ica the Russians also have be-
gun to retreat Our troops in a short
engagement and during the pursuit
made 620 prisoners.
"On the southeastern front, between
the upper Vistula and the Bug, fight
ing continues under the command of
Field Marshal Won Mackensen."
1.-THE Russians have been driven by
the German troops from the hills of
Biclaczkowice, south OF Piasd, and as
far as Krosnozkow, and both these
places have been taken by storm. The
fire of the Siberian army corps could
not ward off defeat. We made moro
than a thousand prisoners"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-07-19
GERMAN ARMY CONTINUES
IT'S VICTORIOUS ADVANCE.
Offensive Movement Under Field Mar
shaI Won 5uelow Has Led to Great
Results.
(pelayed in transnissionA

delayed in transmission.)
Berlin. Saturday, July II. by Wire
less Telegraphy to London. July IS,
5.45 p. m.-The following report was is
sued today at the army headquarters
concerning the Russian campaign:
'9The offensive movement begun a
few days ago in the eastern theatre Of
war under command Of Field Marshal
Won Hindenburg has led to great re-
suits. The army of General Won Bue-
low, which on June IA crossed the Win
dau river. near and north of Kurshany,
continued its victorious advance.
taken prisoners and three cannon and
five machine guns were captured.
The army of General Won Gallwftz
proceeded against the Russian posi-
tions in the district south and south
east of Olawa. After brilliant at
tack three Russian lines, situated be-
hind each other northwest and north
east of Przasnysz, were pierced. DZie-
lin was captured and Lipa was reached
and attacked by pressure exerted from
both these directions. The Russians
retreated after the evacuation Of Prza-
symysc on the 14th to their line of de-
fense from Ciechanow to KrasnoSielo,
lying behind them On the 18th Ger
man troops also took these enemy po-
sitions by storm and pierced the posi-
ton south of Zielona over a front Of
seven kilometres (four and one-third
miles), forcing their opponents to re-
treat. They were supported by troops
under General Won Scholtz, which are
occupied with a pursuit from the di-
rection OF Kolno. Since yesterday the
Russians have been retreating on the
center front between the PISA and
Vistula rivers in the direction of the
Narew.
Southeastern theatre of war: After
the Teutonic allies had taken during
the last few days a series of Russian
positions on the River Bug and be-
tween the Bug and the Vistula, impor-
tant battles developed yesterday on
this entire front, under the leadership
of Field Marshal Won Mackenzen. West
of the Vierpz, in the district southwest
of Krasnoslav, German troops broke
through the enemy's line. So far 23
officers and $3.50 men have fallen into
our hands and nine machine guns have
been captured. West Of the upper Vis-
tula, the offensive has again been be-
gun by the army of General Won Woy-
rich" 44A4s
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-07-19
ITALIAN TROOPS ARE
coNTINuINGsoF GsoFFENsfvE
Brilliant action of infantry in Gaining
Slopes of Lena Pass.

Rome. TuIys17. via London, July Is,
$40 q. ms-The following oficial
statement was issued tontght at the
headquarters Of the italian general
etafEs.
-o1r troops, continuing the offensive
begun auspiciously some days ago
against the troops Of forts near Fal-
Earego and Val Ldvina1longo, now are
engaged in capturing the high and
difficult region situated between them.
Surpountfng yesterday grave dihcuA-
ties Of terrain and the desperate re-
distance OF the enemy, we reached the
line which stretches from Bois Pass
and Talzarego summit as Tar as the
slopes OF Lana Pass.
Especially brilliant was the action
pf our infantry In fighting for the pos
session OF the slopes which descend
from Lana Pass to Salesi and Agat in
the Andras valley. Under a murder
p1s flre they stormed with the bayo-
bet the eneuny's advanced entrench-
meuts and now are Strengthening the
ground.
In the Iscnzo zone4&he enemy shows
Increasing activity around Plezzo
They madesnunerougsweak assaults on
PAeseNnning ofs Jlly 15 gainstsoursp spo-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-07-19

The Russians and Austro-G Germans
are engaged on several fronts in Rus
sian Poland in desperate battles, the
result of which is likely to play an i'm
portant part in the future Of the cam
paign. The most important struggle
is between the Vistula and the Bug
rivers. The Austro- Germans are fight
ing to attain control Of the Lublin-
Cholm railway, which would be of great
value in their efforts to advance on
Warsaw. With a determination to car
ny these positions, the Teutonic allies
are using vast numbers of men, but
the Russians are resisting Stubbornly
and infiicting heavy losses on their
adversaries.
North, in the neighborhood of Prza-
snysz, Field Marshal Won Hnderburg
is conducting just as determined an
offensive, with Warsaw as his object
i've. The northern operations are on q
wide front and the Russian war Office
admits that the pressure exercised by
the Austro Germans from that direc-
tion has necessitated a re-grouping of
= the Russian forces to the left of the
Vistula.
Berlin is already celebrating the sue
cesses gained by Won Hindenburg,
which are declared by German army
headquarters to be of great impor-
tance. Meanwhile. PeGograd, so far as
OIHcla1 uIteranCeS 90 SHOWS no us
couragement.
The operations in the east over
shadow those in the western zone. In
deed, the official statements issued by
the French war office indicate COM
parative quiet in that theatre. There
have been a few infantry actions of a
minor nature and the usual artillery
duels, but nothing more.
The Austro- italian campaign also is
devoid of outstanding features. The
Italians are reported to have lombard
ed the railway communications in the
neighborhood of Gorilla and the Aus
TRANS are making preparations to take
the offensive ON the Isonzo front, where
there has been no change in the Situa-
tion for q considerable time.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-07-19
STATEMENT FROM
RUSSIAN HEADQUARTERS.
Attacks on the Bug River Were Re-
pulsed and Many Prisoners Taken.

Petrograd, July II, via London, July
Is, $40 a. m.-The official statement
issued tonight at the headquarters of
the Russian general staff was as fol-
lows:
"On the ngen-Mouravievo front
the enemy retained his position on the
right banks of the Rivers Windau and
Venta and continued his advance in
the direction of Tekum (near the Gulf
of Riga, 3S miles west of the city Of
Riga) and Autz.
'The enemy's infantry were repulsed
in the Popeliany district
Fierce fighting continued July Is on
the extension of the front on the rigat
bank Of the rye. TOhree enemy regi-
mentS attacked the village Of PodOSsie
and captured it. They crossed the
river, capturing five of our guns. The
enemy was attacked, however, by our
troops with bayonets and suffered Sc
verely. The guns were recaptured and
the enemy was driven out Of the viii
lage. Siberian detachments from Tur-
kestan. fighting against enemy forces
double their number, showed high
courage.
Northwest of Radon, a brigade of
Cossacks captured the Austrian van
capturing three officers, 1850 men and
three machine guns.
I'VE retired south of Isekunoff in
the direction of Mlawa on account of
large enemy reinforcements having
come up.
THE enemy assumed a general Of
fensive between the Vistula and the
Bug rivers on the night of the 18th.
Enemy attacks at Podlifie, Wilzolaz and
Bikhova (east of Krasnik) were re-
pulsed.
"On the left bank of the Vieprez the
enemy advanced after desperate fight
ing. Our troops held their ground on
the evening of the 10th on the Isdenov-
Krasnoskv front (south of Lublin).
The enemy attacks on Volitza on the
right bank of the Vieprz were re-
pulsed.
East of Grabovetz Friday and the
following day the enemy penetrated
our wire entanglements several times,
but was repulsed on each occasion by
our fire and bayonet attacks. South of
Graboyetz, between Gosheva and the
Bug, the enemy is obstinately attack
ing the front Medelin- in-Maclomenonz.
We made successful counter-attacks in
this district
Attacks on the Bug near Krilov,
Sookl and KolosSov were repu1sed and
hundreds of prisoners taken by US.
Between the Dniester and the Bug,
in the vicinity of the Dniester, the
fighting continues without substantial
change.
Our submarine. the Nerpa, sank Q
coal steamer in the Black sea"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-07-19
AusTRIANs HAVE THREE
LINES or DEFENsEs
Along One Hundred Miles Near the
Italian Frontier.

Udine, Italy, via Paris. July Is, SIS
p. m.-The Austrians now have suf-
ficient troops at their disposal to con-
struct three lines of defenses from
Trent, Bozen, Brixen, Bruneck and
Toblach. This line runs so miles
northeast and then so miles more east
ward.
An offensive movement has begun in
Cadore from encompments on Mounts
Aveerau, Buseella and Pore, at an al
titude Of 1900 feet. The fighting is
slow and difficult as the passes In this
region are protectede by a modern
ring Of Notifications. At Paneveggio,
San Pelegrino, Monet, Livinallongo and
Ire Sassi these Notifications are con-
structed Of cement and have steel Gu
polas. The batteries communicate
with one another by protected COR
ridors, which are wide enough to al
low the Austrians rapidly to move
troops to any threatened position.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-07-19
EEEANoR SHERMAN ThAckARE
Is DEAD IN PARIS
Wife of Aneriean Consul General and
Daughter of General Sherman.

Paris, July Is. l.,16 %. m-Efeanor
Sherman Thackara, wife Of Alexander
M. Thackara, American consul-gen-
eral at Paris, died this morning. Mrs.
Thackara had been working hard. es-
pecially for Serbian relief, for six
months until she was taken suddenly
i'll three months ago. A letter of a.p-
probation and thanks from the king
Of Serbia reached her after she fell iii
as also did a. decoration from the Red
Cross.
Mrs. Thackara had given much aid
and sympathy to NEEDY Americans In
every place where her husband hal
been stationed, in Haure, Berlin and
Paris.
Mr.. Thackara and their two daugh-
ters. Elizabeth and Eleanor, were with
Mrs. Thackara when she died. OF
her sons, Sherman ThackaTa Is in
.Buenos Aires and Rax- is in New York.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-07-19
CONTROLLING SALE OF
LIQUORS IN ENGLAND.
No Treating. and the Giving of Credit
is Prohibited.

London. July Is, s.55 D. m-Besides
limiting the hours during which liquor
may be sold in towns where the gov
ernment has taken over control Of the
sales Of liquors, the board of control.
appointed to deal with the munitions
areas. has ordered that there shall be
no treating and has prohibited the
giving OF credit for liquor.
The sale OF liquor In licensed houses
Is permitted only between. the hours of
noon and 2.30 D. m. and between and
3 O'Clock In the evening. No orders
may be given or accepted for spirits to
be consumed on the-premises on Satur-
days and sundays, and only between
noon and 2.30 p m, on other days.
The penalty for contravention of the
regulations is fixed at six months
imprisonment and a fine Of $500.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-07-19
REoPENING OF GREEK
PARLIAMENT POSTPONED
Ex-Premier VenizeIos Resumes Lead
ership of the Liberal Party.

. London, July 10, 1905 a. m.-An
Athens despatch to the Central News
says:
bers of the chamber of deputies re-
quested Eleutherios Venizelos to re-
sumo the leadership OF the liberal
party. The ex-premiers in accepting
said it was his duty to obey the call
of the people. as the waTerfng foreign
policy OF the present government con-
stitures a grave danger
an Venizelos attacked the sgovern-
ment for remaining in power against
the wishes of the people and expressed
the opinion that with the recovery of
King Constantine affairs would resume
their normal state.
tThe reopening OF the Greel1 pariia-
ment has been postponed until Au-
gust 16."
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-07-19
MERlDEN MAN KILLED
AT LA BASSEE, FRANCE.
Had Served in the Boer War and One
of the Indian Campaigns.

Meriden, Conn, July 1S-Edward
Erossman, aged 81, a resident of Meri-
den. was killed June 16 at La Bassee,
France. He is the first known Meriden
man to be killed in the war zone, the
information having come Saturday
from the British war Office. He left
Meriden last October to join the British
army and had been fighting in the
trenches since January. Grossman was
of Austrian extraction, a native of
brooklyn. He had previously served
in the English army In the Thfbet ex-
peditiou. the Boer war and one of the
Indian campaigns. While in Meriden
he was sergeant IN Company I, Sec
ond infantry. In France he was at
fached to the machine gun section of
the Royal Sussex regiment.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-07-19
FOLLOWING MOVEMENTS
OF HARRY X. THAW
Spent Sunday Quietly at Atlantic City
Left Later for Philadelphia.

Atlantic City, N. J.. July 1s.-Harry
K Thaw. who came here Friday night,
after being given his freedom by the
New York supreme court, left late to-
day for Philadelphia, where he intend
ed to spend the night He was unde-
cided as to when he would go from
Philadelphia to Pittsburgh but said he
expected to reach the latter city in
few days.
Thaw spent the day very quietly.
After breakfast he strolled out on the
board walk and met James Mullen. an
old friend Of DR.. Sylvester L. Scovf1Ie.
president of the University Of Worces-
ter, where Thaw attended school as a
boy. Mr.. Mullen. who Is 90 years old,
took him to the First Presbyterian
church. After church Thaw spent
most of the afternoon at his hotel,
eating with friends.
Leaving his hotel half an hour be-
fore his train was due to depart, he
made arrangements to have an auto
mobile ready to hush him to the sta
ton. Then he donned a bathing suit
and took a plunge in the surf
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-07-19
President Wilson's
Vacation Closed
ALL THE PEOPLE OF CORNISH
AT STATION TO SEE HIM OFF.
APPLAUDED BY CROWD
Is Taking Back to Washington the
Results of a Careful and Detailed
Study of German Note on subma-
rine Warfare.

On Board President Wilson's Special
Train. New Haven. Conn, July 49,
President Wilson tbday brought to a
close the longe$k and most strenuous
vacation he has had since entering the
White House. He left Cornish. N. H,
this afternoon and viii arrive in
Washington early tomorrow morning,
prepared to give immediate considera-
ton to the German and other prob
lens.
Definite Action Expected Soon.
President Wilson is taking back with
him to Washington the results of a
careful study of the last German note
on submarine warfare for discussion
with Secretary Lansing and other
members of his cabinet Definite ac-
tion is expected by the presidents
friends in the near future.
Greeted by Large Crowds.
Despite the fact that no details OF
the presidents return trip were given
out in advance, he was greeted by
large crowds at every stop on his way
back to Washington this afternoon. At
several places he stepped out on the
platform of his private car and shook
hands with as many people as time
permitted.
People of Cornish Turn Out.
Practically all the people of Cor
nish, n. H, and Windstor, VT, saw
their distinguished summer neighbor
off for the summer capital" He
waved his hand and took of his hat to
the assembled crowd at they applaud
ed him.
The president paid particular atten-
ton to the babies at the different
stops. At Bellows Falls. VT, he asked
that small red headed boy be lifted
to shake hands with him and at Green
field. Mass. chuckled baby under the
chin.
Its rather hot weather for babies"
he remarked to the mother.
Recognized at New Haven.
AT New Haven, where a stop of sew
eral minutes was made, the president
walked about the platform for time.
He was recognized by many people
and he responded to their greetings by
smiling and raising his hat.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-07-19
LOSSES OF THE
AUSTRIANS ARE HEAVY.
Making Desperate But Vain Attempts
to Drive Back the Russians.

Geneva. July IT, via Paris, July Is,
80 a m.-An Innsbruck despatch to
the Tribune says:
'HThe Austrians in the Sokol region
are making desperate but vain at
tempts to drive back the Russians. The
daily losses of the Ausrians are very
heavy.
are resisting desperately the Austrian
advance north Of Horoaenka, where the
Austrians gained a partial success,
succeeding in throwing troops to the
left bank Of the Dniester. The AUS
trians lost ground near Jas1oytce.'
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-07-19
|MACHINISTS HAVE DEFERRED STRIKE
An Agreement Made to Withhold the Strike CaIlat
Bridgeport for atsLeast 24Hours
AT REQUEST OF PROMINENT BRIDGEPORT MAN

Employees of the Remington Arms and Ammunition Com
pany Were to be Called Out at Noon Today-Oficersi
Of Union After Series 4of Conferences New York
Postpone Action Request of Influential Manufacter
Who Declares He May be Able to Arrange Peaceful
Settlement-Union Men Assert There is No German In
Auence Back of Their Action.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-07-19
Shot Dead IN Pooi Room.

st. Johnsbury, VT, July 1s.-Ernest
Brown, who worked in the pool room of
Harlow Hatch, was shot and killed to-
night. The police are looking for his
employer. who is said to have been
with him in the pool room at the time.
Thus far no one has been found who
witnessed the shooting and the cause
of il is unknown. short time before
his death Brown had been automobile
5ng with Hatch hpd apgther man.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-07-19
J. v. 6EcKWITH OF
EAST LYME DROWNED.
Attacked With Cramps While in Bath
Ing at Giants Neck.

East Lyme, Conn, July 1ss-Jay v.
Beckwith, aged As, resident Of this
town, former selectman and ex-repre-
sentative to the general assembly Of
1913-1914. was drowned early this af-
ternoon at Giants Neck. Mr.. BeclCwith,
with the family Of John Fraser. was
spending the day at Giants Neck and
about o'clock went bathing. About
OF water, he was attacked with cramps
Of water, he was attacked wit hcramps
and threw up his arms and sank. John
Fraser went to his assistance in a mo-
tor boat and recovered the body in
about fifteen minutes. but life was
extinct. The dead man served sew
eral terms as selectman Of the town
of East Lyme and during his term in
the general assembly was a member
of the committee on roads. bridges and
rivers. He was unmarried and Is sur
vived by one brother. Edgar Beckwith,
also Of East Lyme.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-07-19
DESPERATE BATTLES |
IN RUSSIAN POLAND.
Austo-Germans,Are Fighting to Attain Control Of
the Lublin- ChoIm Railway
I'm THEIR EFFORTS TO ADVANCE ON WARSAW

Russians Are Resisting Subbonly and Are Inctng Heavy
Losses On Enemy-Russian War Office Admits That
the Pressure Exercised by the Teutonic Allies in the
Neighborhood of Przasnysz Has Necesstated Re
grouping of the Russian Forces the Left of the Wis
tula-Only Infantry Actions of Minor Nature and the
Usual Artillery Dues Are Reported in France-Nohing
of Note is Recorded in the Austro-talan Campaign.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-07-19

sftions on the heights forming the
bridgehead of Plava, but without re-
suit.
"On the night of July 16, two of
our airships bombarded enemy works
around Gorilla and camps on the
northern SLOPES of Monte San Michele
in Carso with satisfactory results The
airships, which were constantly lighted
up by flames and severely cannonaded,
returned safely at dawn"