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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-24

& Italy, -the 18th nation to enter the
world war, has thrown. down the gage
lof battle to Austria, The Austrian
Rud Italian troops in vast numbers
sere arrayed. against each other along
Ethe mountainous frontier. Most of
sAustria's warships are at Pota- the
great Austrian naval port in the Ad-
'riatic The Italian feet, powerful in
.dreadnoughts, put 10 sea from Spezia
weeks ago under command of the Duke
of the Abruzzi, cousin OF King
,Frrnanuel. and its whereabouts is
not at present known
The official proclamation signed by
the king fixed May "a as the COM
mencement of the war, but almost i'm
mediately the italian ambassador at
Vienna presented the Austrian foreign
pfice with the formal declaration and
shortly afterwards Germany instruct
ed her ambassador at Rome, Prince
Won Bluelow, to leave the Italian cap
1tai with the Austro-Hungarian am
bassador, Baron Won Macchio.
In an official statement issued at
Berlin. the German government says
that by this attack against the dual
monarchy Italy has also broken her
alliance with Germany and adds that
the loyal relationship existing with
Austria-Hungary and the German en-
pire remains unimpaired.
Expectancy in the action of Italy
has rather dwarfed interest in other
matters connected with the war and,
strangely enough, there has been lit
tie of paramount importance during
the last few days to attract attention.
The battles both in the east and in
the west are being fought much after
the manner Of the past six months,
with losses -Sr gains here and there.
Checks to the Germans north of
Arras progress to the east of Fes-
hubert and to the northeast of Notre
Dame De Lorette and the capture of
trenches near Neuville St. Vaast are
chronicIed by Paris Heavy losses
an men killed and captured are indi-
Gated in this report.
Berlin, on the other hand asserts
that to the south of NeUville the Ger
mans made gains and that an attack
behind the Lorette Height was re-
pulsed.
In the east, in the vicinity of Jaro-
Slau and along the upper Dniester the
Austrians, according to Vienna, have
Tepulsed the Russians. Otherwise no
change is recorded in the general sit
nation. In the northwest of Russia
Berlin claims q defeat of the Mus
covites rear Shawl and on the Dubysa
river with the capture of some $500
prisoners and a number of machine
guna
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-24
Four Injured
in Auto Accident
TURNED TURTLE IN OUTSKIRTS
OF MANCHESTER, CONN.
FEARED THEY MAY DIE
Car Overturned When Emergency
Brake Was Applied in Order to
Avoid Striking a Car Coming from
Another Direction-DetaiIs Lacking.

Manchester, Conn, MAY 23-Four
persons were so seriously injured that
1t is feared that they may die, and
another was severely hurt when an
automobile owned and driven by Mar
shall A, Avery of West Hartford turn
ed turtle near Twin Hill on the out
skirts of the town. today. The injured
were taken to st. Francis hospital in
Hartford.
The Injured.
At a late hour tonight Mr. Avery,
who is superintendent of a Hartford
machine shop, was unconscious and
suffering from internal injuries; his
daughter, Miss Wilifred aged Is, has
a fractured skull and broken elbow and
collar bone; Hethlon w. Weir. aged
81. of Manchester, father-in-law of
Mr.. Avery, has a broken shoulder and
broken nose, besides internal injuries !:
Clarence Weir, his son, has several
broken ribs and a punctured lung.
Thrown Under Machine.
Mrs. Avery, wife of the owner os tie
car, was thrown under the machine
but she escaped with only severe
bruises and contusions about the head
and body. All the others were thrown
clear of the machine.
Details of the accident have not been
fully learned Mr.. Avery was descend
ing the hill at a fair speed and turn
ed out to allow other machines to
pass. In order to avoid striking a car
coming from another direction he ap-
piled the emergency brake with the
result that the car turned over.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-24
SO YEAR OLD MAN
KILLS TWO YOUNG GIRLS.
And Takes His Own Life-Crime at
CatskiII Shrouded in Mystery.

Cats1ill, N. Y. May 23-Henry
Lang, Sc years old, an Albany florist,
today shot Ruth Hammer and Ida
Beach of Catskill, 13 an d14 years old,
respectively, and later killed himself.
The girls were slain in grove north
east of the city. Lang killed himself
in his room after leaving a note ask
ing that a relative in Albany be no
titled
The cause of the Staying is a, mys-
terry. Lang had been working here
for two years and was slightly ac-
quainted with the two girls, who lived
near him He is said to have occa-
sionally sent them flowers, which they
returned to him.
No one witnessed the shooting. Aft
ter the shots were fired Lang was
seen running out of the woods. While
District Attorney Howard c. Wilbur
and Sheriff EImore Maclcay were on
their way to the grove to view the
girls bodies, they were notified that
Lang had killed himself in his room.
Both girls were shot through the back
Indicating that they were fleeing from
Lang when he fired. He shot him
self through the head.
A note on Lang's table asked that
Mrs. William Brannigan of Albany, a
distant relative, be notified. She said
tonight that Lang was eccentric.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-24
TEXT OF ITALYS
WAR PROCLAMATION.
Has Been Presented to the Austro-
q Hungarian Foreign Minister.

Amsterdam, May %. Via London,
May "a, 2.S0 a. ma despatch from
Vienna says the Italian ambassador to
Austria, the Duke of Avarna, this aft
ernoon presented to Baron Burian, the
Austro- Hungarian foreign minister,
the following declaration of war:
Vienna, May %, 1915.
"Conformably with the orders of His
Majesty, the king, his august SOW
ereign, the undersigned ambassador of
Italy, has the honor to deliver to His
ExceIl~4y, the foreign minister of
Austria Hungary, the following COM
munication.
Declaration has been made, as
from the fourth of the month to the
imperial and royal government of the
grave motives for which Italy, conf
dent in her good right, proclaimed
annulled and henceforth without effect,
her treaty alliance with Austria Hun
gary, which was violated by the i'm
perial and royal government, and re-
sumed her liberty of action in this re-
spect-
The government of the king, firmly
resolved to provide by all means at
his disposal, for safeguarding Italian
rights and interests, cannot fail in its
duty to take against every existing
and future menace measures which
events impose upon it for the fulfill
ment of national aspirations.
His Majesty, the king, declares that
he considers himself from tomorrow
in a state of war with Austria Hun
gary.
The undersigned has the honor to
make known at the same time to His
Excellency, the foreign minister, that
passports will be placed this very day
at the disposal of the imperial and
royal ambassador at Rome and he will
be obliged to His Excellency if he will
kindly have his passports handed to
him.
"(Signed)'
"AVARNA"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-24
BRITISH SUBMARINE SINKS
TWO TRANSPORTS WITH TROOPS
Also Sank Two Torpedo Boats in the
DardaneIIes.

Paris, May %, 1895 p. m.-An official
note issued tonight regarding the op-
erations in the Dardanelles says that
a British submarine has sunk two tor
pedo boats and two transports, one of
which was loaded with troops. The text
of the note is as follows:
In the Dardanelles two Turkish di-
visions. commanded by General Liman
Won Sanders in person, have delivered
furious attack against the British
troops near Ka1eh Tehe. They were
completely repulsed and suffered very
heavy losses.
AT the same time our allies. have
won another success on the sea, where
one of their submarines has sunk two
torpedo boats and two transports, one
of which was loaded with troops.
In the southern region of the penin-
suia our troops at certain points are
only a few meters distant from the
Turkish trenches; they have, notwith-
standing a very powerful defensive or
ganiZation on the part of the enemy,
succeeded in making important
progress"
On May 10 Winston Spencer Church
i'll, first lord of the admiralty, an
nounced in the British house of COM
mons that the British submarine Ella
had passed through the DardaneIles.
entered the Sea of Marmora and sunk
two Turkish gunboats and a Turkish
transport Whether this is the same
incident referred to in the French off,
cial note is not known, ais the note
gives no details.
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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-24
BERLIN'S STATEMENT OF
BATTLEFIELD OPERATIONS
Russian North Wing Defeated in the
Vicinity of Shawl.

Berlin. May 29, via London. $50 p.
m.-Fighting at close range at Given
Chy which, it was asserted, was going
in favor of the Germans and the gain
of some ground by them south of Neu-
vile France, were the chief interests
of yesterday on the battle front in
france according to the German Of
fetal statement given out here to-
day.
In the eastern theater the Germans
claim to have attacked and defeated
the Russian north wing, taking 1900
were captured on the Dubysa river
The text of the statement follows
I'm the western theater: Close fight
ing near Givenchv continues and is
favoabIe to US.
Further south a French attack on
the road from Bethune to Lens. and
behind the Lorette Height was re-
pulsed.
North of Ablain the enemy. by a
night advance already announced, sue
ceeded in gaining a footing in a small
portion of our forward trenches.
South of Neuville we gained some
ground and took 90 French prisoners
and two machine guns.
Between the Meuse and the Moselle
there were severe artillery duels.
In the eastern theater: In the W
cinity of Shawl we attacked the Rus
sian north wing and defeated 1t tax
ing 1000 prisoners and seven machine
guns. An enemy counter-at by
night failed.
'On the Dubysa river strong Rus
sian night attacks against the line
Miviule-Zemigola were repulsed 1000
prisoners remaining in our hands.
South of the Niemen river an en-
emy night attack to the north of Pill
wiscki failed.
I'm the southeastern theater: There
is nothing new to report"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-24
BERLIN SPECIALIST CALLED
FOR KING CONSTANTINE.
Fever Has Increased and an Operation
is Considered Necessary.

Paris May ga despatch from
Athens to the Havas agency says that
after a conference of the Greek cabi-
net ministers with the doctor treating
King Constantine, it was decided to
telegraph to Berlin for a specialist
The kings fever increased yesterday
and an urgent operation was consider
ed necessary.
Premier Gounaris, it was added, has
given up his contemplated voyage to
Salonlei.
A despatch from Athens to the In
transigeant says that Prof. Friedrich
Kraus of Berlin, who is familiar with
the kings condition, has been request
ed to go Immediately to the Greek
capital.
The latest bulletin from the sick
chamber indicating that the tempera-
ture Of the king had risen caused the
greatest anxiety in Athens. Crown
Prince George is at his fathers bed
side
Other dispatches from Athens COM
ment on the fact that the 25 year old
prince is very close to ex-Premier
Venezelos, who resigned the premier
ship last March because King Constan-
tine did not approve of his warlike
policy, and that he is very friendly to
the nationals of the triple entente.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-24
THE BRITISH ARMY
is FORGING AHEAD.
Advanced Several Hundred Yards and
Took Some Prisoners.

Paris, May %. 1886 p. m.-The fol-
lowing official communication was is
sued by the war office tonight:
In the entire region to the north of
Arras, after a series of checks suffered
by the Germans during the course of
last night, the fighting continues at
certain points with extreme violence.
THE British army has realized
progress to the east of Festubert. To
the northeast of the Chapel of Notre
Dame De LOrette we have made an ad-
vance of several hundred yards and
taken some prisoners.
"To the north of Neuville st. Vaast
we have carried a series of enemy
trenches and have reached the cross
roads to the north of the village We
have in addition captured some new
groups of houses in the same village.
There is nothing to report on the
rest of the front.
can enemy aviator has dropped
three bombs on the open town of
Chateau Thierry.''
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-24
VATICAN TO MAINTAIN
ABSOLUTE NEUTRALITY
Pope to Issue a Document Justifyinq
the Action.

Paris. May %, SIS p. ma des-
patch to the Temps from Rome says:
ut is stated that Pope Benedict has
prepared a document which will be
made public as soon as war is formal
ly declared between Italy and Aus
tria, justifying the Vatican for its de-
cision to maintain absolute neutraIi-
ty by leaving Italian Catholics free
to act accordign to their own desires
without engaging the responsibility of
the Holy See.
'1t is said that the pope will pro-
test formally against the expulsion
of the Austrian minister and the Ger
man ministers accredited to the Vati-
can, declaring that it is contrary to
the guarantees
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-24
CUTTING OFF GERMAN
COMMERCE IN MEDITERRANEAN
May Cause Conclusion of Peace by
Austria and Germany.

washington, May 23.-The cutting
off of commerce to Germany and Aus
tria through the Mediterranean, it is
thought in allied quarters here, will
soon be seriously felt by the central
powers and may even compel a con-
clusion of peace earlier than might
otherwise have been the case. The
entrance of Rumania, shutting off a
wheat supply from southeastern Eu-
rope, would be another important fac
tor. There long had been an under
standing between Italy and Rumania
according to official information here
to enter the war at approximately the
same time, but whether Bulgaria, anx-
ious to regain territory lost to Ru-
mania. will permit that country to en-
ter tho conflict still is a matter of
wide conjecture here in spite of the
recent assurances given Rumania that
she would not be attacked,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-24
ITALY ISSUES PROCLAMATION
DECLARING WAR ON AUSTRIA
Italians of All Glasses Electrified by
Swiftly Moving Events.

Rome via Paris May %, 11.55 p. m.
Italy is at war with Austria Hun
gary. With the issuance of the gen.
eral mobilization order the Italian gov
ernment issued a proclamation declar-
Ing war on Austria, which officially
will begin tomorrow.
Martial Law on Frontier.
Prior to this and after a lengthy
consultation the ministers of war and
marine proclaimed all the provinces
bordering on Austria and the Islands
and coast towns of the Adriatic in a
state of war. which was equivalent
to the establishment of martial law,
the step usually preceding the formal
declaration.
Crowds Around the Quirinal.
Although drastic action has been
looked for momentarily. Italians of all
classes have been electrified by the
swiftly moving events. Early this
morning great crowds gathered around
the Quirinal to await the ministers
who called on the king for the pur-
pose of discussing the situation and
signing DEGREES.
Premier SaIandra Cheered.
When Premier Salandra and Signor
Sonnino, the foreign minister, left the
palace the people cheered them en-
thusiasticaIIy The troops chaneine g
object of a stirring manifestation amid
''Vivas" for the army and for war.
General Zueppeli. minister of war and
Vice Admiral Viale, minister of ma
rine. remained with the king for a
considerable time after the others left
and later they had a conference with
Lieutenant General Cadorna, chief of
staff and Vice Admiral Phaondi Revel,
chief of the naval staff
Army and Navy Ready.
When the first blow will be struck
cannot be foretold, but after many
months of preparation the army which
has been greatly strengthened, and
the navy. are ready for whatever task
may be set them. Exceedingly strong
forces are in position along the Aus
tro-Italian frontier, on the Austrian
side where feverish preparations have
been going on the last few days to
make the Notifications impregnable
and clear the way for effective arti1-
1ery action.
German and Austrian Ambassadors
Still in Rome
The German ambassador Prince
Won Buelow, and the Austrian ambas-
Fador. Baron Won Macchio. are still
In Rom las far as is s.lznown. They
~ X ~ 80. - ~ -
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-24
ROMAN ARISTocRAcY
VOLUNTEER ARMY SERVICE.
Sister of Queen Has Enrolled as
Nurse in the Italian Army.

Paris, May %, $40 p. m.-Princess
Natal eof Montenegro, sister-in-law of
Queen Helena of Italy, has been en-
rolled as a nurse in the Italian army,
says q despatch from Rome to the
Paris Temps.
Among the members Of the Roman
aristocracy who nave volunteered to
serve in the ranks, the despatch adds,
are Prince Colomna, the three sons of
Duke Sforza, the son of Prince Aldo
orandini, the Princes LancelIotti, the
Prince Altieri, the two Princes Tor
lonia, the Prince Boncompagni, the two
Princes Caffarelli, the four Princes
Ruspoh, the three Princes Rospigliosi,
the two Princes Caetani Di Sermoneta
and Princes Centoti.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-24
1853 PERSONS KILLED
ON CALIFORNIAN RAILWAY.
All Except Six Were Members of the
Royal Scots Regiment

London. May 23 9.45 p. m.-An off,
cla! announcement was made tonight
that 158 persons were killed or are
missing as a result of the triple COL
hsion which occurred yesterday morn
ing on the CaIedonian railway, north of
Carlisle. All except six of the killed
We're soldiers belonging to the Royal
Scots regiment, 500 of whom were
travelling in a troop train. At least
200 persons, mostly soldiers, were in
jured.
These figures establish a new record
for railway accidents in the British
Isles, the number of dead and injured
being far greater than in any previous
disaster of the kind. The death roll
probably will be added to. as many Of
the injured are not expected to re-
cover.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-24
HOUSES BLOWN UP
BY AUSTRIAN TROOPS
In the Vicinity of Forts to Give Free
Range for the Artillery.

Verona, Italy, May %, via Paris, May
23.-In all the leading towns of the
province of Trent Austrian police are
reported to have arrested prominent
persons whose names had been in
cluded in the list of hostages prepared
some time ago.
Houses in the vicinity of the forts
OF Trent Pergine, GardOlo and Mot
tarello nave been blown UP by the
Austrian military authorities. In the
forests and valleys trees have been
destroyed so as to give a free range
for the artillery.
AUstrians are reported to have
mined the monument erected at Trent
to Dante and to have declared that
it will be blown up If Italian troops
approach the city.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-24
SON SHOOTS FATHER
DURING FAMILY QUARREL
A Well Known NorwaIk Citizen in
Hospital in a Critical Condition,

Norwalk, Conn, May 23.-As the re-
suit of a family quarrel tonight, Frank
Katona,, aged SO. a well known local
resident, is in a hospital in a critical
condition with three bullets in his body
and his 19 year old son Louis is locked
up at police headquarters charged with
the shooting. According to the police,
the son refused to let his father enter
the house and when the latter tried to
force the door he was shot at three
times. all the bullets taking effect The
police say Louis admits the shooting.
but acted in self defense
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-24
WHAT ITALY HOPES TO CAIN BY WAR
Territory Sought Comprises 5000 Square Miles, With
Over Million Population
HAS MORE THAN A MILLION MEN UNDER ARMS

In Past Eight Months Italy Has Spent $4OO in Mil
itary Preparations Heavy Guns Are Said to be
Superior to Those of the Famous German and Austrian
Type-Artllery Equipment UnexceIed in the Worlds
Armies-F4as Powerful Fleet of Modern Warships-
lalys First Move Land Undoubtedly VIII be Against
the Austrian Frontier
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-24
Passports Handed to Austrian Ambas
sador,

Rome, May 2s, via Paris.-Baron
Won Macchio, the Austro- Hungarian
ambassador to Italy, was handed his
passports ataS-30 o'clock this afternoon
and will leave Rome tonight or tomor-
row morning.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-24
WAR DECLARATION
IS MADE BY ITALY
official Proclamation Signed by the King Fixes Today,
Nav "a, as Commencement of War On Austria 8
NATION TO ENTER GREAT CON

Eleventh NATION TO ENTER GREAT CONFLICT
Austrian and Italian Troops Vast Numbers Are Arayed
Against Each Other Along the Mountainous Frontier
Most of the Austrian Warshps Are Pota, the Great
Naval Port in the Adriatc Sea-Whereabouts of the
Italian Fleet Unknown-Put to Sea Weeks Ago Under
the Command of the Duke of the Abruzzi-Ltle of
Importance is Reported From the Various Bateheds-
United States Represent Austria in Italy and Italy
In Austria.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-24
VICTORY OVER OBREGON
CLAIMED BY VILLA AGENCY.
Engagement Fought Saturday at
Points Between Leon and SaIao.

Washington, May 2S.-Complete vic
tory for the Villa forces over the Car
rama army under Obregon in the bat
tie near Celaya yesterday was claimed
tonight by the Villa agency here on
the strength of despatch from Diaz
Lombardo, minister of foreign affairs
at Chihuahua
The engagement was fought yester-
day at points between Leon and Salao.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-24

Labor exchanges throughout Brit
ain found work for 100, 900 people
last year.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-24

Contentment may be better than
riches. but they ought to go together.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-24
No Correspondents With Italian Army.

Turin. Italy, May %, via Paris, 5 D.
m.-Commander in Chief Cadorna, Pre-
mier SaIandra and Foreign Minister
Sonnino have agreed, says the Stampa,
that no war correspondents shall be al
lowed with the Italian army and that
the Italian press bureau shall operate
in the same manner as 90 those in
France and Great Britain.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-24
The Bulletins Circulation Norwich Double That ot
CabIed Parao,
King Constantine Ierish.

Athens, Greece, May ~23, via Lon
don-King Constantine Of Greece, who
is i'll with pleurisy, became more fe-
verish after undergoing an operation
yesterday, his temperature increasing
to 101.S and later to 1882.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-24

italian Ambassador at Vienna Recalled.
Rome. May %, via Paris-The Ita1-
ian ambassador at Vienna the Duke of
Avarno, has been recalled.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-24

Recommendations to Congress fo1
Strengthening the navy will be with
held until the last possible minute
Secretary Daniels announced.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-24

Anthony F. WIiding tennis champion,
well known in America, who was killed
recently at the. .Dardanelles, died while
operating an O-miltrailleuse.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-24

Charles PerrassoIe, who stole $12o
from his father in New York and fled
to Utica, and escaped from custody
there, was arrested in Buffalo.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-24

Former President Taft and 300 other
visiting Yale alumni attended the con-
vention in Kansas City of the Associ-
alton of Western Yale Clubs.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-24

GuelieInno Marconi, the inventor, has
left New York for Italy. He will be
placed in charge of all wireless sta
tions used by the Italian army.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-24

The big Brooklyn historical pageant
was opened in the 23rd Regiment Arm
ory. Two thousand prominent
Broklynite participated.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-24

Five thousand men will be added a
once to the force of the Du Pom
Powder Co. plant at City Point, Va.
bringing the number of employees tt
Is, 900.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-24

n. A. Thompson, an aviator, ives
seriously injured when he fell in a
Curtiss machine at Paterson, n. J.,
while on a trial flight.