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New Britain herald., 1916-04-10
STATE DEPT. IS STILL
 AWAITING GERMAN NOTE
Usofficial Reports Say Ber- lin Will Disclaim Sink
 ing Sussex.

Washington, April 10-Official word from Germany regarding the destruction of the steamer Sussex with Americans aboard is expected momentarily at the state dept today. Unofficial advices say that Germany has forwarded through Ambassador Gerard a. disclaimer of responsibility in the case. The situation will be considered by the cabinet tomorrow. Many officials are of the opinion that it is doubtful whether action could be taken in the Sussex case in view of German denial.
 Attention is now directed at the accumulation of evidence regarding numerous disasters to merchant ships. If Germany sends a dis claimer the state department will decide whether to ask Vienna if an Austrian submarine attacked the Sussex.
 A preliminary statement handed to MT. Gerard by the Berlin foreign office is understood to be on it's way to the state department by cable.
 Other information in the nature. of evidence gathered by the Am erican embassy in Paris is on the liner St. Paul, which is expected to dock in New York Thursday. Somehow, of ficials had gotten the impression that the ship would arrive yesterday, and that the information would be here for tomorrow's cabinet meeting.
 Efforts will be made to have it here for the Friday morning meet ing of the cabinet. Secretary Lan- sing said that no action would be taken until after the evidence had been considered.
 The state department today was still without official information Of Germany's disclaimer of responsibil- ity.
 Secretary Lansing announced to- day that Ambassador Gerard had cabled that the German Foreign office informed him it would hand him a note on the Sussex case by today Count Won Bernstorff, the German ambassador will confer with Secre- tary Lansing this afternoon. The am bassador made the appointment.
 Germany has asked Ambassador Gerard what information regarding the explosion which damaged the Sussex is in the possession of the American government. This inquiry was forwarded by Ambassador Ger ard to the state departm
New Britain herald., 1916-04-10
SOLUTION OF SWITCH
 MYSTERY BEING SOUGHT
Two Investigations of Acci- dent Near ThOmastOn
 Under Way.

Thomaston, April 10-Two investi- cations of the wreck that occurred yesterday afternoon when a passen- ger train bound from Winsted to Bridgeport crashed into an open switch and injured sixteen persons are under way here today. One is conducted by Supt. M. D. Miller of the Highland division of the New Haven road and the other probe is in charge of John F. Trumbull, chief engineer for the Public Utilities Con- mission. Both hearings are secret
 Engineers c. H. Holmes contention that the switch was partly open has been upheld by railroad officials here but the opening of the switch is shrouded in mystery. Tightly packed snow at the switch point has been ad- vanced as a. reason for it's partly opened condition. Signal experts will probably be called upon to testify at both hearings because of the asser- tion that the semaphore half mile to the north of the wreck scene, con- trolled by the switch where the wreck occurred, was set against the train short time after the accident hap pened.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-10
KLETT FOR COMMITTEEMAN.
Also Good Chance of Election as Del.
 egatc to National Convention.

That Senator George W. Klett will be reelected to the republican state central committee from this district at the party convention in Hartford Wednesday is expected and there is strong possibility that Senator Klett will be further honored by being chos- Gil a delegate to the national conven- lion which convenes in Chicago in June.
 The convention will open in Hart ford tomorrow evening and Senator George F. Mclean will be temporary chairman. Senator Mclean is expect ed to deliver a strong address on na- tional issues. Wednesday will be de- voted to the choice of delegates to the national convention and the election ot a new state central committee. The New Britain delegates are: Fred Be- 1oin, C. H. Baldwin, F. s. Chamber lain, F. l.. Teich, E. W. Christ and John Andrews.
 Mr. Beloin is on the committee of honorary vice presidents, MT. Christ on rules. Mr. Chamberlain on perman- ent organization, MT. Teich on creden- ti&Is and Mr Baldwin on resolutions. This committee will probably draft some strong resolutions on national issues.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-10
NOT GUILTY, WAITE'S
 ANSWER TO MURDER
Dentist Reserves Right to Change Plea Within
 Ten Days.

New York, April 10.-Arthur War ren Waite, through counsel, today pleaded not guilty to the murder of his father-in-law, John H. Peck, of Grand Rapids, Michigan. He re- served the right to change his plea.
 District Attorney Swann consented to this arrangement and pr. Waite was committed to the tombs without bail to await trial. No date was set for the trial.
 The proceedings of arraignment re- quired only two minutes and pr. Waite spoke no word but stood, pale and quiet gazing at the floor. It was apparent that he had not fully re- covered from the effects of his recent illness, caused by the drugs which he took on the day before his arrest late in March.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-10

George A. Quigley, the presen| and Ernest w. Pelton, the del nominee.
 The saffron hued morning from the Capitol City annot it's usual blatent manner thu is nothing to it and with mI usual affrontery instructs thI of this city to pull the republid for the sake of the grand ol The morning visitor as ever to do the thinking for the Il file, but the voters are moi ready to act at the machiII ding. New Britain has the rd of possessing thinking electd who study the situation an{ for themselves and these vol be a large factor in tomorroi tiOn.
 Mayor Quigley comes to with the advantage of many politics and possessing a machine second to nothing oI the great cities.
 This machine has a reputa7 beating out the vote and oh mayor largely depends. On
 hand MT. Pelton bases his expE to a great extent on the opS the independent voter, the citH
New Britain herald., 1916-04-10
WATERMAN FOR ORGANEST.
Accepts Appointment to Trinity M. F..
 Church for Coming Year

Willis B. Waterman, former or sanist at the South Congregational church, who has been playing at the Bristol Baptist church for the past year, has accepted the position Of or ganist at Trinity M. E. church of this city MT. Waterman is splendid organist and the news of his return to this city will be received with pleas ure by lovers of church music.
 Several changes are announced in the church quartet. Miss Anna Clark has been engaged as soprano soloist. She is a New Britain girl, but has been singing in Bristol. Kenneth Roberts of Hartford has been chosen bass singer. Mrs Dudley T. Holmes, con- tralto, and Elmer Morse, tenor, re- main as members of the quartet
New Britain herald., 1916-04-10
BIG BATTLE FLEET
 TO BE MOBILIZED
BattIeships, Destroyers, Submarines and Other Vessels to Undergo Re-
 pairs at New York Yard.

New York, April 10-Preparations are being made at the New York navy yard for the arrival of the largest and most powerful fleet of warships ever assembled at the yard. The fleet which is expected there within a week will include a battle ship squadron, several destroyers, seven submarines and several ten- ders. The warships are to remain at the navy yard from two weeks to two months undergoing repairs.
 In the fleet will be the battleships- Oklahoma, Nevada, New " ork, Texas, Wyoming and Arkansas; the destroy CTS Cassin, Cummings, McDonough, Ericsson, Nicholson, Winslow, Wads- worth, Cushing, and Burrows; seven submarines; the auxiliaries, Sonoma, Ontario, Yankton and Solace; and the Terror, one of the old Monitors.
 Two of the 12-inch guns of the Arkansas are said to have been dam- aged in target practice and will be either repaired or replaced.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-10
HI. V. CAMP RESIGNS.
Has Been With Hartford Courant for
 Past Thirteen Years.

Herbert V. Camp, one of the best known newspaper men in the city, will resign his position as local corre- spondent of the Hartford Courant on or about May l. MT. Camp, who is extensively interested in the real es- tate business and with the Camp Real Estate company owns considerable property in the northwestern section of the city, will devote more time to that business. ! His firm has rented a suite of offices in the National Bank building At the request of the Courant MT. Camp will continue to here.
 Joseph w. Roche, for the past two years MT. Camps assistant on the Courant in this city, will succeed him and will in turn be assisted by his brother, James Francis Roche, who will resign his position as one of the local correspondents on the Hartford Times to take the new position.
 It is a singular coincidence that MT. Camp entered the employ of the Hart ford Courant as local representative just thirteen years ago this month. For @ time he also worked as a re- porter for the New Britain Record, but about three years ago resigned in order to devote his entire time to the Hartford paper. MT. Camp has a host of friends about the city and his em- ployers, who have always found him a faithful and energetic worker in their interests, will regret the loss of his services.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-10
DEFER ACTION ON BRANDEIS

Washington, April 10.-Aotion on the nomination of Louis D. Brandeis for justice of the supreme court was deferred for a week al a brief session of the senate judiciary committee to- day. Delay was agreed upon because Of the desire of senators to hear the debate on the free sugar repeal reso- luton, which the senate votes on to- rnOrrow. The committee is said to be closely divided, with republicans against confirmation and some demo- CratS doubtful.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-10
DOUBT MORAN'S CONFESSION.
Los Angeles Auth critics Not Convinced
 Of His Robbery Story.

Los Angeles, Cal. April 10.-Feder- al officials said today they were not convinced that James Moran, alias Arthur Maggs, told the truth in state ments made at San Diego and here Saturday that he and three compan- ions were responsible for the robbery in New York last February of rnall truck from which valuable securltles and bonds were taken
 Details of his so-ca1led colll essloh have been telegraphed east ana eHorts will be made to substantlate It ana to locate his alleged accomphce, accord inc to the authorities Meantime he will. be held in jail here'
New Britain herald., 1916-04-10
THREE HURT WHEN
 AUTO SMASHES POST
Two Taken to Hospital With Internal njurics-Driver.> Loses Control
 of Car.

Stamford, Conn.,, April 10.-Martin pital seriously injured and Joseph Leary is at his home less severely hurt as a result of an automobile ac- cident here early today. The men in the hospital are suffering from in- ternal as we'll as external wounds.
 The automobile was owned by Mrs. William Beckley, and Gill, her broher, was driving. At Hamilton Hill and Cove road on the east side, he lost control of the car and it col Iided with a telegraph pole, breaking if off, wrecking itself and throwing the occupants to the ground uncon- scious.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-10
PRESIDENT WILSON ILL
Executive Catches Cold on Potomac Trip and is Forced to Cancel all Engagements for Today,

Washington; April 1O-President Wilson cancelled number of en- agreements today because of the cold rivers on the MaylloWer last Friday night.
 The president remained in doors all day yesterday in the hope that he could keep engagements today but this morning Dr. Grayson order ed that he remain away from his office. He expected to be well cnOuo.f to hold the cabinet meetine, tOmor row.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-10
War Front Thirteen Miles Long.

Paris. April 10, 2:45 p. m.-The Germans continued their attacks last night in the Verdun region east and west of the Mouse over a front thirteen miles long from Hill No. BOA to Fort Douaumont. The war office announcement of this after noon says that in the fighting west of the river for possession of Dead Mans Hill, the Germans were re- pulsed except on a front of 500 yards near Hill No. 295. East of the river the German assaults gained no apprecia b1e results.
 The text of the official statement follows: To the west of the river Mouse ombardments continued vio- lently last night. It was particularly . directed against Hill No. BOA. The attack delivered by the enemy yes- terday evening against Le Mort Homme (Dead Mans Hill )and which was, generally speaking, repulsed with important losses to our adver- saries, made it possible for the Ger mans to penetrate our advanced of about 500 yards. We took abut 100 prisoners.
 ""To the east of the Mouse there was very spirited fighting last night in the little wood of Fontaine St Martin, to the east of Bachereauville. We have made progress in the com- municating trenches of the enemy to the south of the village of Douau- mont. In the Woevre district there has been bombardment of the viI- 1ages in the foothills of the Mouse heights. It has been confirmed that the day of April g in the region of Verdun was marked by the first gen. eral offensive movement in which the forces of the enemy attacked over a front of more than twenty kilometers (3 miles.) Our adver- sar1es who have not achieved any re- suit commensurate to their effort, suffered losses, the extent of which are evidenced by the bodies piled up in front of our lines.
 There has been no occurrence of importance on the remainder of the front.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-10
German Statement

Berlin, April 10, via London, 4:z8 D. m.-The war office announced to- day that in the fighting near Bethin- court in the Verdun region, the town and two fortified points of the fort to the southwest were isolated The French were cut off, losing TIA Drison- CTS, two guns and fifteen machine guns. The losses of the French in killed or wounded were considerable.
 Western front: Attempts by bomb ing parties of the enemy to reca pture newly established positions in mine craters south of St. Eloi were repulsed. The mine fighting between La Bassee
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New Britain herald., 1916-04-10
MAY APPOINT CONION.
Report That Councilman Will Be Chosen to Succeed John Moore.

Among those whose terms expire this spring as members of city com missions is Jofn Moore of the board of public works and report has it in case Mayor Quigley is re-elected that Mr. Moore will be dropped and in his stead Councilman Frank l.. Conlon, whose term as councilman in the sixth ward now expires, will be the mayors choice for the position.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-10
,,,o JoIN |. $. AVTATORS.

Rurdette Elliott, one of the best 1,novn chautleurS in the city, will le.ve wednesday morning for Wash ir,,ton. D. C., where he will enlist ir inc United States Army Aviation 1>,,aining corps. lie will then go to the training station at Tampa. Fla. where he will join the class of young aviators there. The local young man took the examinations in Hartford last week and passed them success fully.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-10
Whole Fight Tomorrow
 tween P0ltOn and Quiy
LOOK FOR INDEPENDENT
Republicans EndeavOring as c Bluff Their Way Into Powe Gaps in Their Ranlxs-DC Figure PeIton by 200.

On the eve of a city electio has been featured with an ext ary display of fireworks, e from the party in power, the last narrows down to a stru tween two men and the stalk mayoralty. With the exceptio minor fights in the upper warC city, all interest in tomorrov tion centers in the contest
New Britain herald., 1916-04-10
ENTENTE POWERS PROTEST
Claim That 37,OOO Flour Socks Be- longing to Russia Were Secretly Sent to Bulgaria

Paris, April 9, p. m.-The Temps publishes despatch from Athens quoting the Patris of that city to the effect that the ministers of the en- tcnte powers have complained to the Greek government that 37,OOO flour sacks belonging to Russia have been handed by Greek authorities to Bull guria~ These sacks were requisi- toned by the Greek commissary de- partment for the army, but are said 10 have been transported clandestine- ly to Bulgaria.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-10
NAVAL BILL PLANS
Chairman Padgett Hopes to Have Appropriations in Form for the House by April 25

Washington, April 10.-Prepara- ton of the annual naval appropria- ton bill, which includes the adminis- tration's five year building program was begun today by the house naval subcommittee on appropriations. Chairman Padgett hopes to have the treasure ready for the house April 25.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-10

wears no mans collar. His both in politics and as a pri izen. is clean and there is n tunity for the muck rakers him at any angle. Besides vote from his own party, he counted to secure a heavy toll Quiglcy votes. Despite claim contrary there is stress ant enough in republican ranks some discouraging gaps in u tomorrow and the leaders ar certitude as they would hay believe.
 Gives PCItOn 200.
 P. F. King, political agent Pelton, in a statement issued ernoon says a careful checl ports from the various ward most encouraging and de leaders feel safe in predictin jority of 200 for the democrat ince. MT. King further says indications show Us the voters ing careful consideration to q ifications of Mr. Pelton and tn crats feel that these voters w the welfare of the city aboN politics and give Mir, Pelton tn port.
 The effort to start a Swedi feud because of the entertain
New Britain herald., 1916-04-10
FURIOUS ASSAULT
 0N EMILE FRONT
 MADE BY GERMANS
French Lines Penetrated for 300 Yards at Dead Mans Hill,
 Paris Admits
SAYS TEUTONS' GAINS ARE
 COSTING HEAVILY IN LIFE

New French Line West of Mouse
 Subject to Heavy Attacks But Is
 Holding, According to Report of
 Def.ndcrs-Rritish Prepare Ad-
 vance on Mesopotanlia--Three
 EngiisI, Vessels Arc Sunk.
 Tn a desperate struggle for the nossession of Dead Mans hill, the French lines were penetrated last night for a distance of about 500 wards in the vicinity of the height. Paris announced this today in report irg a battle which ragged in the Verdun region along a thirteen mile front north of the stronghold.
 Elsewhere the French lines with stood the savage attacks of the Ger mans who are bringing notably heavy forces to bear in an effort to break the new French line west of the Mouse just strengthened out by the bOmbardment of the BethancOurt salient. Last nights battle front ran from Hill No. BOA west of the Mouse and on across the river to fort Douaumont northeast of the fortress. The result of the fighting on the east bank of the river were favorable to the French, Paris as- gerts, the Germans winning no ap- preciable advantage.
 The British are preparing for @ rev advance in Mesopotamia, where the relief force on the Tigr1s is gradually approaching closer to Kut- el-Amara, and General Townsend's beleaguered garrison, according to the British official report. Good weather and cessation of the rise in the Tigris are reported making con- dftions more favorable for the con- tinuance of the operation.
 The sinking of three additional British steamers is announced from London. They were the Silksworth Hall of ATTY tons; the Glenalmond, of 2,S88, and the Tonne of 4,039 tons. A news agency despatch de- c;ares the Tonne was sunk in the Mediterranean without warning.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-10
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New Britain herald., 1916-11-10

Late Tuesday night, however, re- turns from all the rest of Pennsyl- vania and from the nation at large began to cut into his majority so shows, he was forced to make state ment conceding the election to either the MesSrs. Hughes, Wilson, Hanly, Benson or any other candidate run ming against Candidate McDevitt.
New Britain herald., 1916-11-10

George Moffit on complaint of Stock man who charged him with the theft of a sweater This morning Movie was fined s5 and costs in police court by Judge J. H. Kirkham for the theft.
 Stockman declared that after he discharged Mozie the latter asked him for a loan and when he refused he stole his sweater. The accused
New Britain herald., 1916-11-10

Dewitt, it was learned through long distance telephone messages to Wilkesbarre last night, closed up the barber shop and took the ballot box home to count the votes in the snac- titv of his-own study MT. McDevitt, by sion of the count MT. McDevitt, by actual figures, was the unanimous choice of his countrymen for the pres idency.
New Britain herald., 1916-11-10
JOHN JAY McDEVITT,
Late Candidate for President .''

Statesman McDevitt ran so far ahead of his ticket during the senti- mental balloting in the Fourteenth ward of Wilkesbarre last Sunday that when the polls were officially opened for the perfunctory balloting of Tues day the few voters who dared to venture into Krackenfooe' barber shop early Tuesday morning to vote found that the ballot box was al- ready crowded to capacity.
 Ba11oting in the barber shop there fore was called off for the day early tn the forenoon, and Candidate Me-
New Britain herald., 1916-11-10
'BUTCH' M'DEWTT
 ADMITS DEFEAT
'NllGonaire for a Day" Will Not Ask Recount

New York, Nov. 10.-The one-time Millionaire for Day" the Hon. John Jay Butch McDevitt of Wilkesbarre, Pa., simplified the presidential con- test last night at least to the extent of narrowing down the countrys choice to one or the other of two candidates, Mir. Hughes or MT. Wilson. In a special delivery letter to The Sun Presidential Candidate McDevitt admitted that personally he had given up hope
 MT. McDevitt, although a 1andslid- ing winner in his home ward, the Fourteenth, where the voting always is done on the first Sunday before the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, acknowledged defeat in a letter which ran in part:
 Warning! This Note Paper For Exclusive Use of Guests. Fireproof- Hotel edington-Fireproof. Flu ropean Plan. Every Modern Conven- fence. One Minutes From Lehigh Valley Railroad Station. J. A. Red- ington, Prop, J. J. Lenahan, Mgr. Meals served in Rooms Charged Ex- tra. Do Not Remove Fruit From Dining Room Northeastern Pen- sylyania's Leading Hostelry.
 ''Wilkesbarre, Pa.. Nov. 8, '16.- Editor of The Sun: Friend Editor-I take John Redington's pen, ink and paper in hand to kindly ask you to please inform your perusers through out the United States that I accept defeat gracefully. The loss of $75,OOO ta year for four years with potatoes at $2 per bushel is 8 hard loss. How ever, seriously speaking without acri- mony, the people think they know best and l must enevitably submit to the enevitable.
 (Signed.)
New Britain herald., 1916-11-10

factory, has been engaged as Il structor of the advertising class the Hartford Y. M. c. A, and w. begin his duties on next Tuesday ev ming.
 The course in advertising of whic MT. Stephenson is to have charge col sists of twenty lessons, continuir through the winter and ending April 8.
New Britain herald., 1916-11-10
AVALANCHE OF TROUBLE.
Mozie Loses His Job, Is Arrested and
 Has to Pay Fine.

Trouble came in punches for one Frank Mozie, formerly employed by J. T. Molumphy of Berlin, yesterday when he was discharged by his fore man, Herman Stockman. Later in the day he was arrested by Officer
New Britain herald., 1916-11-10

denied the theft, claiming that he found the sweater.
New Britain herald., 1916-11-10
TO TEACH AID CLASS.

Lewis Stephenson of Eanders, FTary
 & Clark at Hartford Y. M. c. A.
 Lewis Stephenson, advertising man. ager at the Landers, Frary & Clark