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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21
Murdered Hia Eather.

Portland. Nc, Aug. 2O.-.Morrison II.
Peaslee, the young man who is alleged
to have made a complete confession
after his arrest here late yesterday
that he murdered his father, Howard
w. PeasIee, at Henniker. n H., more
than a year ago, was taken back to
New Hampshire today by an officer
from Merrimack county. He will be
placed in Concord Jail to await trial.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21
Western Pacific Train Wrecked

Salt Lake. Utah, Aug. 2O.-InfOrma-
ton which reached here early today
says that the western Pacific west
bound passenger train No. ], carrying
more than 200 passengers was wrecked
at Halleck. Nevada, and more than a
score OF passengers injured. The
train left Salt Lake at noon Thurs
day. Wrecking crews have been des-
patched from ElkO. Nevada and the in
Jured are being taken to California
cities
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21
OBITUARY
James Robert Dunbar.

Boston, August 2O.-JaTnes Robert
Dunbar, formerly a justice of the su-
perior court. died at his home in
BrOokline today after a long illness
He was I'm his 18th year. He was q
graduate of Williams college and the
Harvard Law school He was az
pointed TO the superior bench in 1885,
and resigned ten years later TO re-
sumo the private practice. OF law. +,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21
TYPHOID IN PROVIDENCE
AScRIRED TO MILK
Thirty-five Cases in Families Who
Received Milk from Two Dealers.

Providence, r. L, Aug. 20.-Thfrty-
five cases of typhoid fever in the Oh
NEVILLE section of this city were re-
ported to the health department to-
day. All of the cases were in fam
lilies receiving milk from one of two
dealers. The license of one dealer
was suspended.
DR.. c. V. Chaplin, superintendent of
health, said today that there was a
total of Al typhoid cases in the city
and that it was probable that there
days
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21
Only One Message About Survivors
Allowed to Come Throuoh.

New York, Aug. 20.-The British
censor apparently silenced today the
wires leading to the White Star line
here from England. Only one des-
patch relating to the sinking Of the
Arabic-a message detailing certain
changes in previous lists of survivors
and missing escaped his blue pen
Gil
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21
Bankers Next Convention in circin-
natl

San Francisco. Aug. 20.-Cincinnati
was named today as the place for the
1915 convention and Robert H. Bean
Of Boston was elected president at the
closing session of the thirteenth an
nual convention of the American In
stitute Of Banking.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21
GERMANS REPORT CAPTURE
OF $500 RUSSIANS
When Field Marshal Won Hindenburo
Took Novogeorsievsk.

Berlin, Aug. 20.-)By wireless to
Tuckerton, N. J.)-The statement CIV
en- out today by the German army
headquarters is as follows:
The army of Field Marshal Won
Hindenburg took Novogeorgievsk, the
last stronghold of the enemy in Po-
land. making prisoners Of more than
$4,000 Russians among whom were
six generals. The number of cannon
tskAn- his Increased to more than 700.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21
German Fleet in Gulf of RIGA.

Petrograd, Aug 20, via London,
Aug. p, 1 a. ma German fleet has
penetbated the Gulf of Riga and is en-
gagged with Russian warships de-
Tending the coast, according to an Of
fetal statement issued tonight at the
Rus Wan war office
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21
To Honor James whfteomb RiIsr.

Indianapolis. Ind, Aug. 20.-This
city is planning to honor James Whit
COMP Riley, on October !, the anniver-
sary of the Hoosier poets birthday.
Many Of the foremost men and women
In American literary and public life
will be invited to be present at a ban
quet whic his to be feature Of the
day. Charles w. Fair banks. former
vice president, is chairman of the
committee which is arranging the
program.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21
"Emperor of the Sahara" Is Caught.

Mineola. \. Y, Aug. 2O-Jacques
Iebaudy, the self-stylcd Emperor of
the Sahara, who escaped from the
Lowden sanitarfun, known as Knick-
erbocker hall, at AmityVille, yaEter-
day, was located this morning in the
woods north of AmityvilIe and taken
back to the institution from which he
escaped.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21

The body of L. :. Lyon, the Ithaca
aviator who was killed last Saturday
when his machine fell into Conesus
Lake, N. Y, was recovered.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21

The Danish motor ship JutIandiav,
San Francisco for Copenhagen. was
detained for examination by British
at Lor don.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21

Throughout the United States ma
tfonal forests the rangers are post
ing the roads with permanent guide
signs which tell distances and direc-
tions. especially at forks and cross
roads
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21
second Camp al PIattsburah

Piattsburgh, n. Y, Aug. 2O.-The
will open here on September 6, and
continue for four weeks. CO.. Roose-
welt probably will visit the camp next
Wednesday. st. Louis, Indianapolis,
and New Orleans have asked for
camps.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21
Labor Troubles az Woburr.

Woburn, Mass, Aug. 20,-Labor
troubles at the Thayer Foss tannery,
where there was a clash between for
ner employers and ncW1y hired help
yesterday continued today with a
strike OF 200 more mon. There was
no disturbance this morning.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21
+. L. GIynn a Director of National
Educational Association.

Oakland, Calf, Aug. 20.-The di-
rectors of the National Educational
association, now holding its 53rd an
nual convention here todayf voted to
recommend to the executive commit
tee that the 1916 convention be held
in New York city. frank Z. G1ynn
of Connecticut was elected a new di-
rector.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21

The steamer ST. Leonards arrived in
New York from Bordeaux with the
crew of the French bark Marcel, ,sHhich
was wrecked in a hurricane
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21
Double That Other Paper and Its Total Circulation
CabIed Paragraphs
Meeting Of Italian Cabinet.

Rome, Aug. 20. via Paris, 1910 p. m.
A prolonged meeting OF the mem
bers of the cabinet was held this
morning and also this afternoon.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21
Movements on, stsamships.

steamer Frederick VII. New York for
Copenhagen.
New York, Aug. zo,-sIgnaiIed.
steamer Cymric, Liverpool Tor Men
York Dock. g 1asn<e <ez1l4aeZY
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21

Capt. Murray and three of the crew
of the schooner Lydia Deering were
drowned in the Gulf storm Six mem
bers of the crew were saved
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21
PLUNGED TO DEATH
DOWN A CANYON
Mrs. G. r. orcway of Boston Saw Her
Husband Fall When His Foot Slip

Tacoma, Wash, Aug. 20.-While
climbing Gibraltar Rock on Mount
Rainier with a party OF eastern tour
lists, G.. F. Ordway, of Boston, slipped
and plunged to death down a canyon,
according to advices received today.
Mrs. Ordway saw her husband fall.
Ordway's body was recovered by 9TH
er members of the party. The acci-
dent occurred late yesterday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21
Two Americans
Lost with Arabic
CAPTAIN SAYS SUBMARINE GAVE
NO WARNING.
10 MEN OF CREW LOST
Arabic Had Changed Her Course to
Assist British Steamer DunsIey-
German Commander May Have In.
terpreted II as Hostile Move.

London. Aug. 20, 1850 p. m-At
least five passengers, two of whom
were Americans, and forty members
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21
Labor Troubles
in Bridgeport
INDICATIONS THAT 5000 WORK
ERs ARE TO STRIKE.
ALL FACTORY EMPLOYEES
American Federation Of Labor Stands
Ready to Spend $4,000 in the Park
City to Win the Eight hour Day
for Factory Workers.

Bridgeport, Conn.,, Aug. 20.-Unless
all signs fail, there will be 5000 work
ers, four -fifths OF them women and
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21
ED, COMMENT ON SINKING OF ARABIC
Unanimous in Opinion That 1t Should be Construed
as an "UnfriendB Act
DEFIANCE OF WARNING GIVEN BY PRESIDENT

Upon the Assumption That the Arabic Was Sunk Without
Warning or That Her Commander Was Not Acting m
a Manner That Would Justify the German Submarine
in Sinking Her. the Press a Unit m Opinion That the
Time Has Arrived for President Wilson to Act.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21

Cardinal Serafino VannateIIi. dean
Of the Sacred College in Rome, is dead
| He was 81 years old. e
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21

A contract for 100000 blankets sup
posedly for the Italian army, was re-
ceived by the American WoOlen C.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21
Norwaaian Steamer Sunk.

London, Aug 20, 1920 p. ma des-
patch to Reuters Telegram company
from Haugesund, Norway, says the
Norwegian steamer Bras. a vessel of
1851 tons, has been sunk. The crew
was saved.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21

Members of the Catholic Editors
Association of America opened their
annual convention at Toledo, o.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21
BULGARIAN Minister of War Resign.

Sofia, Bulgaria, Aug. 20, via Lon
don, 1926 a m.-GeneraI Fitcheff,
Bulgarian minister ofSwar, has resign
ed on account of i'll health He is
succeeded by General Jecoff.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21

Four persons were killed ana anoth-
er seriously injured when an eutOmo-
bile was struck by a Lehigh Valley
express train near NorristoTn, Pa.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21

Available shipping records do not
contain the name of the steamer Bras.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21

The will of Antonio Carfaciola Of
Brooklyn. disposing of his $1,000 es-
tate, leaves his wife his best wishes
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21

c. x. G. Billings of New York, has
purchased the champion pacing horse
William for a price said to be So, ,0OU.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21

Socialist members Of the German
Reichstag decided to vote for the new
war credits amounting to S2,500O, 600
900.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21

A company of U. S. marines from
the gunboat Castine assumed control
Of the town Of St. Marc, Hayti:
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21

Donald 9. Campbell of Port Jeff
erson- l. l. was arrested and fined
$40 for killing a squirrel on mis- prop
erty.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21

Harry Lauder, the Scotch comedian,
is going to the British trenches in
Flanders to sing for the soldiers,-fOr4
nothing.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21

About 100000 in British gold SOW
eigns, shipped by Australian bank
ers. arrived at San Francisco on the
steamship Ventura.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21

All young men of the class of 1916
were called to the cOlors by a decree
issued by Car Nicholas
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21

The United States civil military
camp at Fort Sheridan, Ill, will open
Sept. 10. The camp will be main
tanned on the plan Of the PlattsburR,
~. Y, school.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21

Conductors and n1otorn1sn on the
AlIegheney Valley vision Of the West
went on strike, demanding full rsc0z-
milton Of their union,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21

Secretary Of the Navy Daniels will
leave Washington today on the des-
patch boat Dolphin on a cruise to the
New England coast to inspect navy
Yards.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21

Fred c. Holbrook, attendant at the
State EpiIeptic Village at Skillman,
y. j., was arrested, charged with the
murder Of William Van Riper, a pa
tient.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21

Colonel Oscar Benavides, retired
president Of Peru was attacked by a
mob while returning from The fnauz-
uration OF President PardO. lie es-
capped injury,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21

An order for $50 freight cars, ard
10 locomotives. was placed by the At
lantic Coast Line Railroad Co. The
equipment will cost over 100000.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21

The Council of Governors. in Boston
next week will be entertained by
Secretary Daniels aboard the battle
ship Wyoming Aug. Is
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-21

Mrs. Alice crooks, Of Fail River.
Mass, mother Of Ted crOOks, n long
distance runner, committed suicide fy
lnhallnR gas today. 10 is said that shN
had been dsspondsnt on account Il
a dispute with a nsigiIbOr.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-07-19
Monday

The lull in the fighting in Poland. which was reported Sunday. still continues. though it is asserted that the Teutons are delaying the fight ing for the purpose of waiting for new achievements When these are received. the attack on the Rus sian lines will be renewed with mucn yigor, the Germans assert
 On the other hand, it is reported from Petrosrad that the Russians have repulsed the advancing Teu- tons in Poland Whether this is really so. or the Germans version, that the Teutons are waiting for more troops. is correct. cannot be determined at present.
 From Paris comes the report that the allies have succeeded in captur- ing all the elevated positions in the north part of the western battle line.
 Russians say they captured 15.000 prisoners from the Teutons in front of Warsaw, in Poland
The Alaska citizen., 1915-07-19
Friday

The German ambassador at Wash ington has stated that Germany is willing to arbitrate the matter of making war on the seas. In re port from London it is stated that the Germans are almost broke if nancially and that this is gradually bringing them to terms.
 According to a report from Paris, the French troops have retaken one of the hills in the western line which has been the object of severe contest for several days
 It is reported from London that the Germans are preparing for a new aggressive movement along the French coast. Aviators of the allies report that German troops in great numbers are being massed near the coast of Belgium.
 From Athens. Greece. comes the report that the allies have taken two lines of trenches near the Oar danelles
 Word has reached Ottawa, Canada. that the Canadian troops have lost heavily in the fighting near Ypres. Belgium. It is stated that out of one regiment containing HOO men. only 37 survived.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-07-19
Wednesday

The see-saw fighting in the west continues. Today it is reported that the Germans have made important gains in the Nerdun region, in East. ern France The news comes from London. and the report is accompan- jed by one that asserts that the French made counter attack in the Argonne region, and gained ground there.
 In Poland there is still a lull in the fighting. and it seems that the Russians are not able to understand why the Teutons are delaying their expected attack. The only explana- ton that is contained in the report. which comes from London. is that the Teutons are waiting for rein forcements with the intention of making a final attack on Warsaw.
 In dispatch from Rome it is as serted that the Italians captured two miles of tre nches from the Austrians in the Carnic region
 From London comes the statement that the allies have taken half of the colonial possessions of Germany
 It is reported from London that the krupp gun works at Essen were materially damaged by the attack of French aviators.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-07-19
Arrested Man Says
 That He S Insane

Some surprise was created at the marshals office last Thursday when telegram was received from Deputy Marshal Powers, of Eagle, stating that Charles Myers, who was taken to the asylum last spring, had ap- peared at Eagle under the name of John Walsky, and after being sen fenced to sixty days in jail for smuggling. had told his real name. He also stated that he had been de clared insane.
 The marshal's office had not been informed that Myers was no longer at Morningside, and it is believed that he must have escaped from that in stitution. Deputy Marshal Powers has been authorized to take Myers to Panama. and if it is found that he is wanted back at Morningside he vii be returned there with the next batch of prisoners sent out.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-07-19

ing to a dispatch from London, that they are starting an offensive move ment to attempt the capture of War saw
 The Germans have also begun a determined offensive movement in Belgium and France. and it seems that they are gaining considerable ground of importance.
 Official communications received today from Germany by the United States expresses the regret of the German government that the Amer ican steamer Nebraskan should have been torpedoed, and full payment for the loss is offered It Is declared that no insult was. meant to the American flag.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-07-19
Tuesday

German troops are reported. in dispatch from London, to have regained some of their recently lost ground north of Arras from the al lies today, as a result of a severe attack. The fight was one of the bloodiest of the war it is asserted
 Thirty-fiye aeroplanes belonging to the French army attacked the German lines near Nigneulles, it is reported in a dispatch from Paris. Much damage was done, but the flying machines escaped without in jury
 There is still a lull in the fight ing in the east, according to a report today from London.
 Although there is considerable activity along the Austrian and Italian border, it is reported from Rome that nothing of importance
The Alaska citizen., 1915-07-19

Thaw announces that he will go first to the family home al Pittsburs. and after rest ot several weeks he will go to the Pacific coast to have a look al the Panama-Pacific inter national exposition.
 DISCUSS NOTE.
 WASHINGTON. D. C.. July l6- Count von Rernstoff. German am bassador to the United States. Was a visitor at the offices of Secretary of State Lansing this afternoon, his presence there being for the purpose of discussing the American reply to the German note The two states men were in conference for more than an hour but nothing is known publicly Of what took place at the meeting.
 CONTEST UNCERTAIN.
 NEW YORK, July 16.-1t is re- ported from Albany this evening that the attorneys has not yet decided whether or not to con test the Thaw verdict which was handed down today by Justice Kend- rick
 OHIO FLOODED.
 COLUMBUS. Ohio. July 16.-Tor- rential rains have swollen the streams of the central part of this state to such an extent that vast area of country is now under water. and no abatement of the flood is in sight Hundreds of people have been ren- dered homeless and the destruction of property has been great. the damage being variously estimated at from $500 Vu0 to S1.00O .000
The Alaska citizen., 1915-07-19
SPORTS BY
 TELEGRAPH
MAY DISBAND LEAGUE.

SEATTLE, July 12.-The owners of six ball teams comprising the Northwestern league held meeting yesterday for the purpose of con sidering plans for playing until the end of the season. Several of the magnates were in favor of disband- ing at once. but it was finally de- cided to continue to the end of the season, regardless of the poor at tendance.
 FIGHT IS DRAW.
 BOSTON, July 14.-Charley White. by many considered the American hope for the lightweight honors of the world, fought a ten-round draw with Young Sailor in this city to- night The fight was a fast one, and was witnessed by a big crowd. The boys both want to meet again, and the chances are that their desires will be gratified.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-07-19

Ceeding slowly, owing to the magni- tude of the disaster. Many thousands are homeless and the outbreak of disease among the refugees is mo mentarily expected.
 Two American gunboats are now enrOute to the scene from HOngkong with instructions to render every assistance possible.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-07-19

from the postoffice. All of the mail was saved Joe Plant lost a $2,OO0 stock of jewelry, which had just arrived from Seattle.
 One of the heaviest losers was Judge Charles E. Bunnel It is esti- mated that his loss will aggregate S30,000
 The fire started about four o'clock and burned fully five hours. Troops from Fort Liscum are guarding the ruins.
 TEAM MAY COME.
 DAWSON. July 16.-The members of the Dawson baseball league will consider formally. within a few days, the proposal to visit Fairbanks in September for a series of games with the Fairbanks team President Jack Gibson says that the boys are anxious to make the trip and Cer- tainly will accept any challenge if it is possible for them to arrange for an absence of the necessary duration.
 TO REBUILD VALDEZ
 VALDEZ, July 16.-As soon as lumber can be received from the Outside mills, the work of rebuilding the business section of this city
 
 Thursday morning, will commence Practically all of the property owners have announced that they will build larger and better buildings than those destroyed and at least one of the new structures will be cement, the first of the kind to be erected here. The material for the building, which will be built by Sam Blum and the First Bank of Valdez, has already been ordered, as well as the lumber for other buildings.
 The work of clearing away the ruins began almost as soon as the ashes had cooled and is now pro ceeding rapidly.
 A complete new plant and stock of paper will arrive on the next boat for the Prospector company Pend ing it's arrival. the paper will be issued in abbreviated form, set by hand and printed on wrapping paper,
The Alaska citizen., 1915-07-19
WEEK OF WAR NEWS

side.
 Great Britain is planning to con struct an enormous air fleet of l0,- 900 flying machines, to be used in fighting the Germans.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-07-19
Thursday

The lull in the fighting ill Poland troops captured the city of Przas
 nysz, which is northwest of War saw As this is only fifty miles from Warsaw, and as the Germans are moving in the direction of the latter place, it is supposed, accord