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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15
Death Of Booker
I. Washington
LEADER OF THE NEGRO PEOPLE
OF AMERICA.
SERIOUSLY I'LL A WEEK
Was Born in Slavery in Virginia in
1s57-Foundsd Tuskosee Institute
for Negroes and Was Its President.

Tuskogee, ala, Nov. 14.-Booker T.
Washington, recognized leader of the
of Tuskogee Institute for Negroes, To-
Gated here, died today.
Hardening of Arteries.
Hardening 'of arteries following a
nervous breakdown, caused death, four
hours after DR.. Washington arrived
here from New York early today.
Although he had been in failing
health for several months, the negro
leaders condition became serious only
last week while he was in the east.
Realized End Was Near.
He then realized. the end was near,
and it was determined to make the
last long trip south.
Accompanied by his wife, his sec
-etary and physician, DIR. Washing
ton left New York for Tuskogee Fri
day afternoon. He reached home last
midnight and died at 4.4o o'clock this
morning. His last public appearance
was at the National Conference of
Congregational Churches in New Ha-
ven, where he delivered lecture Oc-
tober 20.
A widow, three children and four
grandchildren survive. John H. WASH
ington, brother, is superintendent OF
Industries at Tuskogee Institute.
Funeral to Be Held Wednesday.
The funeral will be held at Tusko-
gee Institute Wednesday morning al
10 O'Clock.
Dr. Washington was born in slavery
near Hale's Ford, Birginia, in 1857 OF
1858. After the emancipation of his
race, he moved with his family to
West Virginia. He was an ambitious
boy and saved his money for an edu-
cation.
Worked His Way Through School.
When he was able to scrape together
sufficient money to pay his stagecoach
fare to Hampton, Va, he. entered Gen.
ieral Armstrong's school for negroes
there, and worked his way through an
academic course, being graduated in
1875, Later he became a teacher in
the Hampton institute, where he re-
mained until 1881. when he organized
the industrial school for negroes al
Tuskogee. to which he devoted mos,
of his attention during the remaining
years Of his life.
Started institute in a Shanty.
The institute started in a rented
shanty, church and today, 1t owns 8, SOC
acres of land in Alabama and has
| nearly 100 buildings valued at half g
million dollars.
Gained Fame 40 Author.
Washington won the sympathy and
support of leading southerners by 9
speech in behalf of his race at tht
Cotton States exposition in Atlanta il
1895. In addition to. his prominence as
an educator, he gained considerable
| fame as an author. An honorary de.
gree of master OF arts was conferred
| upon him by Harvard university In
1895 and in 1901 he was given an hon.
orary degree of doctor Of laws b,
Dartmouth college.
Lunehed in the White House.
4
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15
-M'cALL TO BE SERVED
WITH CHARGES OF MISCONDUCT
Governor Whitman Will Conduct the
Hearing Personally.

Albany, n. Y, Nov 14.-Edward E.
Mccall, chairman of the downstate
public service commission, will be
served late tomorrow afternoon with
charges of misconduct in office, neglect
in office and inefficiency by William A.
Orr, private secretary to Governor
Whitman Mccall Will have ten days
in which to answer the allegations,
and If he requires his full time his
answer will be due on Thanksgiving
day, which would cause his hearing to
start on Friday. Nov. 26.
The charges against Mccall were
filed with the governors secretary By
counsel for the Thompson, Legislative
investigating committee. The commit
tee has been conducting an inquiry into
the work of the downstate commission.
The governor will conduct the Mccall
hearing personally, although he has
authority to appoint commissioner to
do so. He declined to discuss the
charges
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15
COL. RoosEvELTs TRIBUTE
TO BOOKER T. WASHINGTON.
Declares Zone of the Most Useful citi- |
zsns of Our Land Has Gone"

Oyster Bay, N. Y, Nov. 14.-Colonel
Theodore Roosevelt made the following
statement on the death of Booker T.
Washington:
Il am deeply shocked and grieved at
the death of DR.. Booker T. Washington.
He was one of the distinguished citi-
zens of the United States. a man who
rendered greater service to his own
race than had ever been rendered by
anyone else. and who. in so doing, rem
dered great service to the whole coun-
try. mourn his loss and feel that one
OF the most useful citizens of our land
has gone"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15
GERMANS ATTEMPT TO GAIN
BY EXPLOSION OF MINE
In the Region of Frise-Repulsed After
Lively Struggle.

Paris, Nov "A, 2.95 p. m.-The re-
pulse of German attempt to gain
ground by the explosion of a mine
chamber in the region of Frise west
of Peronne and the bombardment of
the railroad station of Chaunes COM
prise the activities of the French forces
on the western front, reported in this
afternoons statement from the war
office. The text of the statement fol-
lows: f'The enemy exploded a mine
chamber in the region of Frise, west
of Peronne and attempted to occupy
the excavation. He was repulsed after
lively struggle. We delivered an ef-
fective fire upon the railroad station
at Chaulnes. Upon the rest of the
front the night passed without Incl
dent"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15
AMERICAN LIEUTENANT
WOUNDED IN HAITI
Marine Patrol Has Completed Paeifi-
cation Along the Railway.

Washington, Nov. 14.-First Lieu
tenant E. A. Oesterman, marine corps,
was slightly wounded in the arm in a
brush with hostile Haitiens Friday
along the Bahon railway, east of Cape
Haitien. A report to the navy de-
partment yesterday said the marine
patrol had completed it's work of paci-
fication along the railway in that sec
ton and. would start out to the west
tomorrow with the expectation of re-
turning to Cape Haitien in two days.
A mounted detachment of marines
visited the towns in the Artibonita
valley and found quiet and a friendly
spirit toward the Americans.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15
Austrian Airships
Raided Verona
THIRTY PERSONS ARE DEAD AS
A RESULT.
THIRTY OTHERS INJURED
Nineteen Persons Were Killed by One
5omb-Most of the Victims Were
Killed in Public Market Place.

Rome. via Paris, Nov. 14.-Thirty
Of three Austrian aeroplanes dropping
bombs on the city. Thirty other per-
sons were seriously and nineteen
slightly injured.
The bombs of the aircraft found
most of their victims in the principal
square Of the city, where citizens and
peasants from the outlying districts
were attending the market. Nineteen
persons were killed by one bomb.
Military Buildings Untouched.
The aeroplanes visited various parts
of the city, but none of the missiles
dropped by them fell near any of the
military buildings.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15
STEAMSHIP ANcoNA ATTEMPTED
TO ESCAPE AFTER WARNING.
Official Announcement by Austro.
Hungarian Admiralty.

Berlin. Nov. IA (by wireless to Say
ville).-The Austro- Hungarian admir-
atty today officially announced that the
Italian steamship Ancona attempted to
escape at full speed after a warning
shot had been fired across her bow and
that the vessel stopped only after be-
ing shelled several times by an Austri-
am submarine, says the Overseas News
agency.
The submarine commander. it is fur
ther asserted. allowed the Ancona's
passengers and crew forty five minutes
to abandon the ship, after which the
vessel was torpedoed, sinking three
quarters of an hour later. The report
that the submarine fired on the life
boats is denied.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15
SERBLANs RETREATING
IN PERFECT ORDER
Statement Says They Have Had to
Abandon No Material.

Rome, via Paris, Nov 1.-THE Ser
bian legation has received the follow
ing statement from Athens under Sat
urday's date:
According to authentic information
it is untrue that Valvolo has been
captured or even threatened by Bull
garia. 1t was reported that the Ser
bfan army was installed at Mitraltsa.
The Serbian troops are carrying out
their retreat in perfect order and are
in no wise discouraged. They have
had to abandon TO material and Bull
gar allegations to the contrary are
false"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15
MAN KILLED AT ~MERiDEN
5Y FALL FROM A TREE
Was Removing Bees Nest When
He Grasped Rotten Limb.

Meriden, Conn, Nov. 14-Joseph
Wickius, aged "a. died about $50
back which he received this afternoon
by falling about 20 feet from a tree.
Mr.. Wickius had climbed the tree to
remove a bees nest when be grasped a
rotten limb and fell to the ground.
Physicians were summoned and found
that he had broken the spine between
the shoulders. He is survived by his
widow.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15
TAKEN FROM BURNING
BUILDING IN NIGHT CLOTHING
Sixth Fire in Buildings Owned by the
Same Person in Meriden in Three
Years.

Meriden, Conn, ov. 15.-Fire Of un-
known origin caused heavy damage to
a four story building owned by Mrs.
Clara Kanischer, on South Colony
street at l o'clock this morning. The
tenement was occupied by three fam
lilies, all of whom were rescued. Mrs.
Kanischer and her daughter were
taken from the building in their night
clothing. This is the sixth fire which
has broken out in buildings owned by
Mrs. Kanischer within the past three
years. The fire department will in
vestigate the cause of the fire.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15
IN COMMAND AGAINST
GERMANIc SOUTH AFRICA,
To Send Force of 25yooo Men If That
Number is Necessary.

Pretoria, Union of South Africa, Nov.
IA, via London. 1-20 p. m.-General
Jan Christian Smuts, minister of de-
fense, has been given supreme COM
mand of the military expedition
against Germanic South Africa. The
Union of South Africa government has
decided to send against the German
colony as many as $4,000 men if a
force of that size should be deemed
necessary.
A great recruiting campaign is being
planned in the union toraise volun-
teers for the Overseas armies as well
as for operations in Africa
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15
kRUPP GIFT OF $5,ooo,ooo
FOR RELIEF OF SUFFERERS.
Emperor William Sends Thanks for the
Donation.

Berlin, Nov. IA (by wireless to Say
ville).-Emperor William on thanking
the Krupp Steel company for its dona-
ton of $5,000,000 to the relief fund for
the benefit of families of soldiers who
have died on the battlefield. said, ac-
cording to the Overseas News agency:
1T is a new proof of the patriotic
mind. 1t is worthy of the great name
Of the Krupp whose fame as Germany's
first armorer is frightened by this
splendid initiative in social welfare and
this willingness to make sacrifices"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15
SERBIANS HAVE OCCUPIED
THE TOWN OF TEToVo
They Captured One Gun and q GUAM
tity of Stores.

London, Nov. IA, 9.25 p. ma des-
patch to Reuters Telegram company
from Saloniki says:
The fighting yesterday between the
Serbians and Bulgarians in the re-
gfon of Tetovo resulted in a success
for the Serbians, who occupied the
town of Tetovo, capturing one gun and
a quantity of stores.
Tetovo is a point of SOME import
ance which may have a bearing on
further developments in that quarter.
The Serbians' success cannot fail to
have an influence on the position at
Katchanik Pass.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15
NINE AMERICANS LOST
WITH STEAMER ANcoNA
of 507 Souls Aboard Only 2ee Are Re-
ported Saved.

Rome, Nov. II, 8 p. m.-Of ten
americans who were on board the
Italian steamship Ancona when she
vas sunk by a ;*abTGarine off the Tun-
sian coast, only one was saved, ac-
yording to a statement just issued to-
lay by the Italian emigration Office. "
The st:.te1tent also says that out of
07 passengers snd crew of the An
iona, only 299 were saved
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15
BuLGARIANs HARD PUSHED
BY FRENCH AND BRITISH
Fall of VeIes is Imminent-Ask Arnis-
tice to Bury Dead.

Paris, Nov. IA, 1145 o. m.-The Ser
bian legation here today made public
the following official communication:
Although Veles is not yet in the
hands of the French and British troops,
the Bulgarians are hard pressed and
the fall of the town is imminent. The
Rulgarians in the region of Veles have
suffered enormous losses and have re-
quested an anmistice to bury their
dead''
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15
ENTENTE ALLIES IN BALKANS
ARE MAINTAINING SECRECY
All Suspects Have Been Expelled from
the War Zone.

Paris, Nov. IA, $40 p. m.-NTiIitary
officers at Saloniki have taken strin-
gent measures to assure secrecy re-
garding the operation and movements
of the troops of the entente allies. ac-
cording to a despatch from Greece to
the Temps. All suspects, including a
number of irregular troops and mer-
chants have been expelled from the
military zone
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15
low ENToMBED SOLDIERS
DUG THEMSELVES OUT,
3uried by the Explosion Of a German
Mine-Dug 81 Hours.

Paris, Nov. 14-An episode of the
,attlefeId is related in letter from
he front in which it is said two sap
lers were buried by the explosion Of a
ierman mine, but dug themselves out
Hter 81 hours work.
The two men were enton1bed in a
mall space at the end of a counter
nine gallery. By means of knives they
made a vertical chimney. only to find
hat it issued less than a yard from an
nemy trench. Waiting until night.
hey dug in another direction and after
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15
VATICAN DENIES PEACE
PROPOSAL FROM KING WILLIAM
Neither of the Sides Has Made Over
lures to the Pope.

Rome, Nov. II, 9.15 p. m, via Paris,
NOV. 1.-THE assertion made recent
Iy in many quarters that Emperor Will
liam has written to Pope Benedict
truce from the~allies today, drew a de-
NAL from the Vatican. Vatican off,
Gals declared that neither of the sides
had made proposals to the pope look
ing Tor peace. They denied that nego-
tlatlons Tor peace were taking place
and declared that there was no prob
ability that pour parlers for peace
would be started.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15
EMPEROR NICHOLAS AND HEIR
MAKE TOUR OF INSPECTION.
Trip Included Ports of EevaI and Riga
and Military District of Dvinsk.

Petrograd, via London, Nov. A.
Emperor Nicholas and the young heir
to the Russian throne, Duke Alexis
Nikolaievitch, last week made a tour
of inspection which included the ports
of Reval and Riga and the military
districts of Dvinsk and Vitebsk.
I The emperor and his son arrived at
Reval Wednesday morning. They vis-
tied the naval fortress, examined the
works and reviewed the garrison. After
lunch the emperor and the grand duke
visited the harbor and boarded the
drawn up the crew of a Russian SUBJ
marine and the crew of a British un-
derwater boat The emperor personal
fy decorated the two submarine COM
manders with the Cross of the Order of
st. George. fourth class.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15
VOLCANO OF sTRoMRoLI
IN VIOLENT ERUPTION.
Great Blocks of Lava and Ashes Have
Fallen Over the Island.

Rome, Nov. 1.-THE royal observa-
tory at Calania reports that the vol
cano of Stromboli was in violent erup-
tion at o'clock Saturday morning,
according to Setafani agency. Great
blocks of lava and ashes have fallen
over the entire island. The town of
Lipari, on the island of the same
name, felt a shock which lasted for q
short time
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15
BRISTOL MAN FOUND
HOME IN FLAMES
Had Difficulty Arousins His Wife and
Two Daughters.

Bristol Conn, Nov 14-Returning
to his home in Edgewood late tonight,
Frank A. Barnes found the building On
fre and he had considerable difficulty,
in arousing his wife and two dauRh-
ters, who were asleep on the second
floor. They finally escaped in their
night clothes, after considerable din
Guilty The house was destroyed, the
loss being about $4,000. The origin
Of the blaze Is not known.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15
POPE BENEDICT VISITS
CHURCH OF SAINT ANNA.
An Important Departure from the Gus
tom of Pontiffism.

Rome, via Paris, Nov. 14.-Pope Ben
edict has made an important departure
from the custom Of the pontiffism by
visiting the Church of Saint Anna,
adjoining the apostolic palace. and thus
going outside the vatican precinct. ac-
cording to the newspaper Giornale
D'Ialia. Since the fall OF temporal
power one form of papal protest
against the new order of things has
been the seclusion of the pontiffs in
the vatican
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15
.AFeHANsTAN PREPARING TO
WAR AGAINST BRITISH
Fighting Has Already Begun in Sew
erai Places.

Berlin, Nov IA (By wireless to Say
ville) is preparing to
war against the British possessions in
India" according to kilograms received
Constantinople Fighting on the Af-
CHAN India frontier" the Turkish ad-
vices add. already has begun at sew
eral places
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15
FIRST TOUCH OF WINTER
IN THE NORTHWEST.
Two Degrees Below Zero Recorded at
Sheridan, Wyo.

Washington, Nov. 1.-two degrees
below zero at Sheridan, Wyo., the
Yellowstone aNtional park, zero at
Billings. Mont, and freezing weather
at many points along the Canadian
border in the northwest yesterday
heralded the first touch of winter. The
weather bureau said low temperatures
has prevailed for several days in the
Canadian northwest and rock noun
tain region. This has been somewhat
intensified by a high pressure area
overspreading the North Pacific coast.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15
CLINTON BOAT BUILDING
ESTABLISHMENT BURNED.
A Dozen Small Boats Were Removed
to Safsty-Loss 5000.

Clinton, Conn, Nov. 14.-Fire of un-
known origin early today destroyed
Clarence E. Stevens, together with
thirteen small craft in the building.
The total loss is estimated .. $4,000.
The office building, Immediately ad-
Joining, was also damaged. A dozen
small boats on the shore were remov-
ed to safety. The burned building was
at one time used as an armory for a
local artillery company.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15
Quarrel Over Game of Cards.

Stanford, Conn.,, Nov. 14.-Follow-
saloon last night, Vito Caccaro was
shot and wounded in the side by
Frank Pasquale. Caccaro will proba-
bly, recover. Bystanders grabbed the
revolver from Pasqual, who was later
arrested.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15
OBITUARY..
Theodore N. MaItbie.

CRANKY, Conn, Nov. 14-Theodore
M. Maltbie, aged 73. prominent among
the elder members of the county and
state bar association, died at his
home here yesterday. He was admit
ted to practice in 1868, and five times
sat in the general assembly and was
in the constitutional convention OF
1902. His son is William M. Malbie,
secretary to Governor M. H. Holcomb.
daughter also survives.
Captain Henry J. Jones.
Clinton. Conn, Nov. 14.-Captain
Henry J. Jones, a retired sea captain
and one of the, best known mariners
along the eastern coast, died at his
home here today, aged IS. For many
years he was captain of schooners
carrying brownstone from Portland,
Conn, to southern ports. He at one
time owned several vessels of his own.
Captain Jones retired about is years
ago. He leaves his widow and a son.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15

The American consul at Malta ca.
bled Secretary Lansing that Al of the
crew and four passengers of the An
coma, none of them Americans, had
been landed at Malta by the British
steamer Brodlea
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15
Bombarded by Italian Cruiser.

Saloniki, via Paris, Nov 1.-THE
Italian cruiser Piemonte bombarded
and destroyed the railroad station at
Dededeaghatch on Friday. The allies
also destroyed two trains made up Of
so cars loaded with war munitions.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15
MERIDEN STRIKERS USE REVOLvE
When Strikebreakers Were Rushed Into the Grounds
of international Silver Co. Sunday
ALL AVAILABLE POLICE WERE SENT TO SCENE

Exchange of Shots Was Brisk for Time and Many Stones
Were Thrown-No One Was Injured Sixteen Arrests
of Strikers Were Made-When Searched Police
j Headquarters Many of Them Were Found to Have Re
volvers and Stones-Roting Aroused the Whole
Neighborhood and Caused Much Excitement
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15
'RETREATINC SERBS
FIGHT VALOROUSLY
Fall Back From Mountain Range to Mountain Range
Before Their Pursuers
ARE INFLIcTING HEAVY LOSSES ON INVADERS

Along the Eastern Front the Serbans Are Holding Their Own
Against the Bulgarians-British and French Have Re-
ceived Renforcements end Are Undertaking Small Of
fensive Movements-Central Powers Have Again Pro-
tested to Greece Against the Landing of Allied Troops
SaloniErKng Constantine is Reported to Have Replied
That SaloniA is Open Port-Russ;ans Have Repeled
German Drive Toward Riga and Dvinsk and Have TAX
en- the Oensive-Along the Styr River the Austro Ger
mans Have Pierced the Russian Lines.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15
French Nearinu VeIes.

Paris, Nov. 1.-THE Athens corre-
spondent of the Havas Agency in a
desepatch dated Saturday, says that
news from a private source reported
that the French are within II kilo-
meters of Ve1es, Serbia, which was
held by the Bulgarians.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15
$500 Fire In stamford.

Stamford. Conn, Nov. 14.-Fire
which started in the attic did $1,000
damage to the parsonage of the local
colored Baptist church last night.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15

United States sailors from the
cruiser Saratoga, now in Japanese
waters, were entertained by Japanese
sailors on the battleship Settsu.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15

Following examinations throughout
the country, Secretary aDniels an
nounced that six men had qualified
for ensignship in the navy. All were
enlisted men.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15

Sunday evening services in ST. PauPs
Cathedral, London, have been discon-
tinued. for fear that the lights might
furnish targets for air raiders.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15
Postal savinas Ranks in Rusaia,

Petrograd via London, Nov Il, 1870
p. m.-The Russian government \ia
opening 5000 new savings banks in
connection with postoffices.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15

Prince Albert Has Gastric Disorder.
London, Nov IA, 7.20 p. m.-Prince
Albert, second son of King George
is suffering from an obstinate gastric
disorder and will have to stay in Lon
don a few weeks to undergo special
treatment,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15

The Mayor of Great Bend, Ind, an
nounced that the city will not heed
outside aid in recovering from the ef-
fects of the recent tornado.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15

Italy has followed the lead of ia
pan, Russia, England. and France in
requesting China to postpone the es-
tablishment of a monarchy.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15

The Yale & Towne Manufacturing
Company at Stamford, Conn, granted
an increase to $500 employees. The in
crease will add $250,000 to the yearly
payroll.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15

The greatest volume of exports ever
recorded at a single port in the history
of the United States, left New York
harbor during October -S q s'+stnA
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15

John Dekay, an American, was held
in a London police court for extradi-
ton to France on a charge of fraud
in connection with sale of rifles to
Belgium.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-11-15

The sale by the Merrimack Manu-
featuring company, Lowell, Mass, of
its print business to the Pacific Cot
ton Mills of Lawrence was announced.