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Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13

New York, Sept 12.--After Mayor Mitchell and the public service com mission had taken steps late today to terminate the transit strike in this city by urging that it be immediately declared off and that both sides arbi- trate their differences, plans to con tinue and extend the strike were dis cussed tonight at a meeting of the United Labor Conference of central bodies of Greater New York.
 Following the conference, Hugh Frayne, New York state organizer of the American Federation of Labor is- sued q statement as follows:
 ''The consensus of opinion among the members of the various organiza- tions represented was that the rail- road officials must be met with the sort of force they are applying to the men,"
 Frayne declared that the United Hebrew Trades were represented in the conferenc for the first time. These trades, it is said, have a membership
 Representatives of the strikers an nounced tonight they would not com ment on the plans of the mayor and the public service commission to have the strike arbitrated until they ap- peared before the commission tomor- row. Both sides then will be permit ted to express their views.
 An investigation started by the cor oner after an accident in the Bronx this morning in which two persons were killed and many others injured when 3. car got beyond control of an inexperienced motorman and crashed into an automobile revealed that many strikebreakers had been employed pre- viously as tfuckmen.
 Traffic on virtually all surface car lines affected by the strike was sus- pended again tonight. Subway and elevated train service continued about normal
 The rush Of home goers at the Grand Central Station of the New York Central Railroad early this evening was so great that the seven ty-five special detectives, fifty extra policemen, sixteen extra ticket sellers and three additional ticket booths were necessary to handle the crowds. Between D. m. and p. 1n., it was estimated, 75,0O0 persons tried to reach trains at the terminal.
 The attitude of Interborough Rapid Transit Company officials was shown this afternoon at a directors meet ing, when resolutions were passed ap- proving the stand Theodore P. Shonts,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13
PRESIDENT EXCHANGED CALLS
 WITH MEXICAN COMMISSIONERS
Discussed Future Relations Between
 the United States and Mexico.

New London. Conn. Sept. 12-Pres- dent Wilson lent his personal pres ence today to aid the American -Meri- can joint commission in seeking a per- manent foundation of sympathy and understanding on which may rest the future relations of the United States and Mexico.
 Putting aside for an hour his own cares and his vigil at the bedside of his sister. who is dying here, MT. Will son exchanged calls with General Car ranza's representatives,. It was the first time the executive had dealt per- sonally with a representative of the Mexican de factc government and the significance of this fact was not lost on the commissioners.
 For the first time also representa- lives of General Carranza received di- rectly from the man in whose hands perhaps lies the fate of their country his statement of sympathy with the aims of the revolution which has torn Mexico.
 The regeneration of the stricken na- ton must come from within, Mr. Will son said; and, in answer for his col leagues and himself. Luis Cabrera, Carranza's minister of finance and chairman of the Mexican delegation, asserted that his country was strug- gling toward the light of free and democratic government.
 Mir. Wilson laid great stress, it was learned, on the point as to the present conference upon which both Secretary Lansing and Secretary Lane centered their remarks at the first meeting of the commission in New York. the pro- lection of American lives and proper ty in Mexico.
 The president said he hoped the commission would be successful in finding a solution for it's problems +J,1 Americans, not only along the border, but in any part of Mexico.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13
A Nationwide Search.
PRESIDENT TO RETURN
 TO SHADOW LAWN TODAY.
Mrs, Howe May Linger in Her Present
 Condition for Several Days.

New London, Conn. Sept. 12-Presi- dent Wilson decided tonight to return to his summer home, Shadow Lawn, Long Branch, N. J.. tomorrow morn ing. He was advised by physicians attending his sister, Mrs. Anne E. Howe, who is critically ill here. and constantly under the influence Of opi- ates, that she might finger in her pres ent condition for several days. The president, it was announced, plans to return here if there is a definite turn for the worse in Mrs. HoWe'S condi- ton.
 The president expects to leave here on the yacht Mayf1ower. No definite hour has been set for his departure. Mrs. Wilson will accompany him. Fol- lowing a consultation with Dr. H. M. Lee, Dr. Edward P. Davis of Phila- delphia tonight issued the following statement;
 Mrs. Howe's physicians have ad- Vised the president that she will no longer be able to recognize him clearly or comprehend his visits, as she must be kept almost constantly under the influence of oplates. While Mrs. Howe cannot recover, her life may continue for several days or more, and in view of these facts, and the urgent duties devolving upon the president, the phy- sicians have advised him to remain no longer. It is the presidents intention to join Mrs. .Howe's children at the earliest possible moment when the end of her illness comes. In her weak con- dition, the visits of relatives and friends so excite her that from now on no one will be allowed to converse with her.
 The people of New London displayed deep interest in the presidents move ments today and crowds followed him on each of his visits ashore. His brother, Joseph R. Wilson. of Balti- more, and his daughter Miss Margaret Wilson, will remain within call 50 that they may be with Mrs. Howe at the end, if possible.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13
HUNGARY TO HAVE
 COALITION GOVERNMENT
Agreement Reached on cabinet-Pre-
 mier Tisza to Remain.

London. Sept. 12-Reports from Budapest indicate that an agreement has been reached between the gov ernment and the opposition for the formation of a coalition cabinet for Hungary. according to a Reuter- dis patch from Zurich. The groups of Count Apponyi and Count Andrassy, the reports state. no longer insist upon the retirement of Premier Tisza, the demand for which has hitherto con- stttuted the chief obstable to a set clement.
 The party of Count Karoy1i will not join the coalition, but does not oppose the project for such a government, it Is declared
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13
HUGHES' LAST SPEECH
 OF FIRST CAMPAIGN TRIP.
Tells Audience He Comes as Spokes- man of a Reunited Republican Party,

Plattsburgh, N. Y. Sept. 12-Charles B. Hughes, in the last speech of his l first presidential campaign trip, as- serted here tonight before a crowd that filled the opera house that the result in Maine had proved the re- publican party was reunited. He de- clared the party would not Change it's plans or aims"
 Persons in the audience took the reference to apply to criticisms of the methods pursued in conducting the present campaign and applauded the nominee vigorously.
 s'I come to you" MT. Hughes said. "as spokesman of a reunited repub- lican party. We have said it was re- united, we have deVoutIy hoped it was reunited. Now Maine proves it is re- united. Whoever was skeptical about that before must hide his cynicism now. We shall abandon no efforts. We shall not change our plans or aims, but we shall go forward with renew ed confidence because the old state in the northeast corner has spoken in no uncertain voice."
 Mir. Hughes assailed the Wilson ad- ministratiOn for failure to reduce the cost of living, for extravaganza. for failure to protect American lives and rights abroad and for failure to live up to its promise to observe the merit system" The nominee em- phasized previous declarations that the campaign was good natured' {" one He delighted. he said, to call his political opponents his friends on the other side"
 A delegation of former progressives. headed by William E. Howell, chair man of the progressive county com mittee, and a number of suffragettes occupied seats on the platform.
 Mr Hughes left Plattsburg tonight for New York. He will remain there until tomorrow afternoon, when he will go to his summer home at Bridgehampton, L. l.. there to remain until September IT or IS, when he starts on his second campaign trip.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13
PROHIBITION PRESIDENTIAL
 NOMINEE TO VISIT STATE
PlainfieId and Willimantic Among the
 Towns on Schedule.

Hartford, Conn.,, Sept. 12.-Word was received at the headquarters Of the prohibition state central commit tee today that Frank J. Han1y. the party's presidential candidate will swing through Connecticut on Satur> day, October 28. Leaving Attleboro and Providence, the special train will make stops at Plainf1eId, Willimantic, Manchester, Hartford New Britain, Meridian, New Haven, Bridgeport, Nor walk and Stamford. On the train al- so will be members of the Hanly par ty who are touring the country in be- half of the party ticket
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13
JAPAN EXPLAINS ITS DEMANDS UPON CHINA
Declares the Root Ta<ahira Agree
 ment Has Not Been Impaired.

Washington, Sept. 2.-Ambassador Guthrie at Tokio cabled the state de- partment today that the Japanese for eign minister had informed him there was nothing in Japan's demands upon China in connection with the Cheng- Chiatun incident that infringed the sovereignty of China or mpared the Root-Takakira agreement.
 In making public the report, the de- partment revealed the fact that the ambassador had been instructed to advise the foreign office that the re- port of the demands published in this country had greatly disturbed the American government, which trusted that it was not true"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13
REMARKABLE ESCAPE
 IN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT
Dr. Edwin F. Lindride and Wife Pin- ned Under Car, Escape With Bruises

Woodbury. Conn, Sept. 12.-Dr. Ed win F. Lindride and his wife had a remarkable escape from serious in- jury today when the automobile in which they were on their way from their home in Brooklyn, N. Y, to Wstchester county, New York, be- came unmanageabIe and overturned on a steep hill at Sherman, pinning them under it. The chauffeur was thrown clear of the machine.
 Frank Pagan, a mail carrier, aided by the chauffeur, extricated the Lin drides and brought them to Woodbury. They escaped with bruises and slight cuts. The chauffeur said the car ran away when the brakes refused to work.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13
FRENCH SMASHING
 THE GERMAN LINES
Capture Front Line and Other Trenches and Take
 1,500 Prisoners North of the Somme
GERMANS UNABLE TO STAY VICIOUS THRUST

French Took Three and Quarters Miles of First Line Trenches-Later East and Southeast of Con1bles They Seized Additional Trenches Along the Bethune-Peronne Road-Bulgarans Are Falling Back Before the British and French-BuIgarians Are Said to Have Evacuated Kavala-Bern Reports Further Progress for the Ger and Bulgarian Forces in the Dobruda Region of Eastern Rumania-Repuse of Russian Attacks in East Gacia and the Lower StoAhod River Are Claimed by Berlin
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13
OBITUARY.
John H. Beecher.

Bristol, Conn, Sept. 12.-John H. Beecher, retired business man and philanthropist, dropped dead of heart failure here today. He was born at Wolcott in 1841. lived in Bristol for a time and after 8 business career in other parts of the country returned to this city @ few years ago. He was the donor Of the new parish house of the Wolcott Congregational church, which was dedicated last September as a memorial to his daughter Caroline. He is survived by his wife.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13
ARRESTED FOR FORGERY
 AMOUNTING TO $3,5oe
Daniel Levey, Owner of Race Horses, Had Been TrafIed for 1S Months.

Pittsfeld, Mass, Sept 12.-Daniel owner of race horses, was arrested to- day for the Pittsburgh, Pa, police on a charge of forgery amounting to S3,- 800. Additional forgery charges total s14,000. Detectives have been trailing Levy for 1g nnontlas
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13
NO CHANCE IN N. Y. TRANSIT STRIKE
Mayor Mitchell and Public Service Commission Unable
 to Effect Termination
IuTERBoRoUGH DIRECTORS BACK UP sH0NTs

tate Organizer Hugh Frayne of the American Federation of Labor Declares That the Railroad Officials Must be Met With the Same Sort of Force They Are Applying the Men-Interborough Directors Approve Action of Presi dent Shonts in Refusing to Deal With Amy Labor Dr. ganization Which Has Broken Any Agreement With the Company"-Cessation of Surface Traffic Last Night There Were Spasmodic Disturbances Throughout the City Yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13
Result in Vermont.

Burlington, Vt, Sept. 12.-The re- turn of Carroll S. Page to the United States senate was indicated tonight when returns from about 40 per cent of the voting precincts of the state gave the Vermont senator a vote. con- siderably larger than the combined to- tals of his two opponents, Governor Charles w. Gates of Franklin and for mer Governor Allen NJ Fletcher of Cavendtsh. The figures were: Page, 7,767; Fletcher. 2,183; Gates, 2,253.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13
FAIRBANKS SUFFERS
 ATTACK OF INDIGESTION
While Addressing Large Audience
 at Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City. Okla, Sept. 12- Charles W. Fairbanks. republican vice presidential candidate, suffered an at tack of indigestion tonight while ad- dressing large audience at the audi torium. For 6 time it was thought he bad been stricken with serious illness He was compelled to quit speaking fo: fifteen minutes and during the inter val many people left the building. Aft CT his recovery in an ante-room, MT. Fairbanks finished his speech.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13
RESULTS OF PRIMARY
 ELECTIONS IN VARIOUS STATES
Former Governor BIease of South
 Carolina Defeated.

Columbia, S. C., Sept. 12.-Nearly complete returns tonight from South Caro1ina's "run-off'' democratic pri- mary indicated that Governor Richard I. Manning was renominated over for mer Governor Cole L. BIease by a majority estimated at between 5000 and 1000 votes With about 129,0oo votes reported out of a registration of 15o,000, Manning had 67,467 and Blease 62, ,390.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13
SALARY INCREASE FOR
 RURAL MAIL CARRIERS
Will Be Applied to the Fiscal Year of
 1915.

Washington. Sept. 12.-Salary in.
 creases for rural mall carriers. pro. vided for under the last cost office bill, will be applied to the f1cal year of 1915. Postmaster General Burleson obtained authorization from the comptroller of the treasury today for use of the un- expended balance of the 1915 appro- priation as back-pay to carriers to make up the difference between the new scale and the one then effective
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13
ORDER OF RED MEN NOT
 TO MEET NEXT YEAR In Order That Larger Appropriations May be Made Among States.

great council of the United States. I'm proved Order of Red Men, at it's ses- sion today decided not to meet next year in order that larger appropria- tions might be made among various states. The 1918 meeting will be held in Hot Springs. Ark. V. A. c. Ruther- ford of Tennessee, was elected great junior sagamore in a spirited coYtest with. four other candidates. Wilson Brookes of Illinois was -h reelected great chief of records.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13
Confessed Murder
 of a Year Ago
STRANGLED A NEW YORK WIDOW
 AND STOLE $2s,ooo.
WRONG MAN CONVICTED
Arthur WaItonen, Self Confessed Mur- derer of Mrs. Elizabeth Nichols, Recognized in Barber Shop in Waukegan, III.

Ironwood, Mich, Sept. 12.-Arthur was arrested here today for the murd or of Mrs. Elizabeth Nichols, a New York widow, who was strangled to death in her home and money and jew eIry to the value of $08,000 stolen. A ~Arvant in the house was sentenced to be electrocuted for the crime. Wal ,onen is said to have confessed by the police.
 StrangIed the Woman.
 The night of September ', 1915, ac- cording to the confession Waltonen is said to have made to the police he and three other men entered the house of Mrs. Nichols, through the aid of one Of her servants. Onni Talas strangled the woman and made away with jewelry and money, according to the confession. The men escaped and police suspicion rested on the servant. Talas was fin ally arrested and strong circumstantial evidence led to his sentence to the electric chair Friends interceded and his sentence was commuted last month to life imprisonment.
 A Nation Wide Search.
 A nationwide search was begun for Waltonen, whose name was revelaed during the police investigation follow ing the arrest \of Talas. On July 27 of this year a stranger from Wau- kegan, H., entered the barber shop of Walter Point in this city and recog= nized an employe there through Q scar on his finger as the person want ed in New York for the murder of Mrs. Nichols. The authorities at New York were notified and detectives from there reached here yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13
NO FIXED POLICY FOR RECALL OF GUARDSMEN
They Are to be Brought Home as
 Soon as They Can be Spared.

Washington, Sept. 12.-To set at rest rumors that various units of the national guard soon were to be with drawn from the border, Secretary Ba- ker reiterated today that there was no fixed policy regarding the mainte- nance of the. state troops there and that the length of their stay depended on the status of the border situation. He said they would be brought home as soon as they could be spared with out increasing the danger to life and property in the border section.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13
Spanish Steamer sunk-crew Saved

London. Sept 12, 9:2S p. m.-The sinking of the Spanish steamer Luis ping Agency. Her crew was saved by the Dutch steamer Krakatau, of Amsterdam. Lloyds also reports the sinking of the Norwegian steamers F'uru, of 2,029 gross tons, of Bergen, and Fredavore, of 1,61S gross tons, of FarSund
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13
HUGHES THE FAVORITE
 IN WALL STREET BETTING
Maine Election Forces Odds to 10 to
 1.-Two to One Against Wilson.

New York. Sept. 12 - The Maine election had it's effect on betting in Wall Street. While there were few new wagers placed, the odds changed. Offers were made to bet 10 to on Hughes against Wilson, and 10 ts [ that the republicans would carry New York state. The only offers on Wilson were at l to g.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13
EarIy Returns from coIorado Prinarv.

Denver, Col, Sept. 12-Early scat tering returns from Colorado's prin- ary election today show Samuel D. Nicholson of LeadvilIe leading Gov
 ernor George A. Carlson for the repub- lican nomination in Denver, while the governor is running stronger out in the state.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13
Convention of Polish Association,

Milwaukee, Wis, Sept. 12-A recep- ton and parade followed by the cele- bration of high mass preceded the for mai opening of the fourteenth biennial convention of the Polish Association of America today. About 300 delegates are here. The convention probably will end Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13
TWENTY PERSONS KILLED
 IN A RAILROAD WRECK
Train on the National Railway of Mexico Struck Spreading Rail.

Fl Paso, Texas, Sept. 12.-Twenty- two persons were killed when north bound passenger train on the National Railway of Mexico struck a spreading rail near Ortiz, Chihuahua, about 75 miles south of Chihuahua City, last Sunday, according to reports received in Juarez today.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13

the company's president, has taken in refusing to deal with ''any labor or ganization which has broken any agreement with the company
 Spasmodic disturbances occurred throughout the city during the day. Cars were stoned and passengers driv- en to the streets. A woman led an attack on two Third avenue surface cars. The windows of the cars were bFol<en. Two policemen, with drawn revolvers, held the mob back until reserves arrived.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13
SPEAKER CHAMP CLARK
 ADMITS DECISIVE DEFEAT
Says of Maine Election: "We Got
 Beaten Good and Plenty"

Joplin, Mo-, Sept 12.-''We got whip ped and I guess that is all I will say about the Maine election" said Speak CT Champ Clark. We got beaten good and plenty
 MT. Clark took an active part in the Maine campaign.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13

The Greek Cabinet formally accept ed all the demands of the Allies grow ing out of the shooting in the neigh borhood of the French Legation.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13

The health board of CarIstadt, N. J. has resigned because of difference! with Mayor Obenbauer over the in fantile paralysis quarantine.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13
UNITED FRENCH SOCIETIES
 MEET NEXT IN WILLIMANTIC
Alexis Caisse of Wilimantic Elected President in Session at New Britain

New Britain, Conn.,, Sept. 12.-The United French societies of Connecti- cut at their biennial convention here today elected the following officers: President, Alexis Caisse, Willimantic; secretary, Alphonse Chagnon, Willi- mantle; treasurer, Pierre Boulaine, of Danielson. The next convention will be held at WilIirnantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13

Vt, 45 years old, pastor of the Con- gregational church in Jamaica, died In the Mercy 1ospita1 at Springfield, Mass, as a result of poison, self ad =. Etnis tered .---------~-- -
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13
A O-CALLED ARSON TRUST" uNEARTHED IN BOSTON
Thus Far 92 Persons Have Been In-
 dicted-Set Fire to Dwellings.

Boston, Sept. 12,-Twenty- two se- cret indictments, charging arson, were returned today as a result of an ex- tended grand jury investigation into the activities of a so-calIed larson trust" in this city. Thus far 92 per sons have been indicted since the in vestigation was started some months ago. It is alleged that as tenants they set fire to dwellings in order to ob- tain insurance on household effects.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13
POWER YACHT BADLY
 DAMAGED BY FIRE Peg e My Heart Caught Fire From Kerosene Oil Stove.

Essex, Conn, Sept 12.-The large power yacht Peg O My Heart owned by W. G. Walker of Hartford. was se- riously damaged by a fire that started from a defective kerosene oil stove in the galley tonight. Yachtsmen from other yachts in the harbor succeeded in extinguishing the flames after a hard fight. Some of the crew of the Pes O My Heart was severely burned The loss will be about $1,50o.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13

Enormous increases in ocean freight rates are to be the subject of inquiry by the International Institute of Agri- culture meeting at Rome, Italy.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13

It was estimated that she weavers of the Summit, N. J., Silk Mill, wht have been on strike for three weeks have lost $11,000 in wages.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13

The output of gold at the mines 0 the Rand in August was 781, ,150 fin ounces, valued at 3,318,116 pounds ster ling.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13
Three Killed in Powder ExpIosion,

Fair Chance, Pa, Sept. 12.-The press mill of the Dupont Powder com- pany's plant at Oliuhant, near here, blew up this afterRcon. Oaly q hu- man foot was found of the three men at work in the mill. =
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13

The National Conference of Catholic Charities will begin it's session next Sunday at the Catholic University Washington.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13
Bulletins Circulation Double Any Pa
CabIed Paragraphs
Four of Grew of Norwegian Steamer
 Missing.

Penzance. England, Sept. 12, BPS D. m.-The Norwegian steamer Polynesia has been sunk and the captain and 23 men of her crew landed here. Four other members of the crew are miss ing.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13

Office building managers from all parts of the United States met at St. Louis in the annual convention of the National Association of Building Own CTS and Managers. The property rep- resented aggregated about $4, ,oo6 .o00.- 900 in value.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13
Florida Prohibitionists Endorse Demo
 crats.

Jacksonville, Fla, Sept 12-A1l democratis nominees for congressional and state offices, with the exception of Representative Clark of the Third dis trict, and the candidate for chief jus tice were endorsed today by the F1ori- da state prohiEition convention.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-13

Julia Nj. Schermerhorn, of Ne York, who died Dec. g, 1914, left a estate appraised at $110,093.