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New Britain herald., 1916-01-06
WHITMAN DEMANDS
 RILEY'S RESIGNATION
Governor of New York Acts Against State Head of
 Prisons.

Albany, N. Y, Jan. Ex-Governor Whitman today sent a letter to John B. Riley demanding his resignation as state superintendent of prisons.
 The reason for the demand, as stated in the letter, is that Riley had recently ordered a draft of sixty-s1x prisoners transferred from Sing Sing tc Dannemora prison. This order, the governor held to be in violation of the understanding under which Dr. George w. Kirchwey accepted the wardenship of the prison after Thomas Mott Osborne under indlct- ment for alleged misconduct in office, had relinquished his duties as head of the prison.
 Most of the transferred prisoners, the letter says, have been or are prominently connected with the Mu- tual Welfare league, organized by Osborne
New Britain herald., 1916-01-06
ABANDONED GREEK
 STEAMER AFLOAT
ThessaIoniki a Menace to Navigation Reports Captain of Perugia, Which
 Rescued Crew and Mail

New York, Jan. 6.-The disabled Greek steamer Thessaloniki, which was abandoned at sea by 300 passen- gers and 120 officers and crew, is still af1oat and a menace to navigation, ac- cording to a radio message received today by the Anchor Line from its steamship Perugia. The Perugia rescued ninety men of the crew and. the mail from the Thessalonik and expects to arrive here tomorrow night.
 The passengers and remainder Of the crew are aboard the Greek steamer Patris, which will reach here tomorrow morning
 The message from the Perugia read: Rescued crew Thessaloniki ninety men and vmail latitude 37.30 north, 66.2O west. Thessalonik1 cap tain reports sea cocks open but ship still afioat Unless ship sinks IS great menace to navigation. Warned all vessels. Expect to arrive in New York Friday night, weather permit tlng.'
New Britain herald., 1916-01-06
COMPLETE NATIONAL UNITY IN FRANCE
Parliament and Country of One Accord Declares
 Deschanel.

Paris, Jan. 6-"Parliament and the country are of one accord,' said Paul Deschanel, president of the French chamber of deputies, today, in an interview with representative of the Associated Press. *They say to the world TO the very end' ''
 Speaking of the work of parliament during the past year, M. Deschanel said: t'The chamber has maintained a union of all F'renchmen. Some very lively debates have occurred and the enemys newspapers affect to see in them signs of discord; but the man. euver is a coarse one and the opin- ion of neutral countries should not be deceived by it. Free discussion is the essence of parliamentary re- gime. It does not always imply dis cord. 5
 Notice for instance what took place concerning a particularly del- icate question. the call to arms of the 1917 contingent. No one oppos- ed the principle of the measure, rep resentatives of France being ready for all sacrifices necessary to obtain victory But if they do not begrudge the country's resources they want the best use made of them for na- tional defence.
 At the end of the discussion, he said the declarations of the minister of war were unanimously approved. He continued:
 1tWhen the ministers revealed the concordant views of the allies on the conduct of the war, when they appealed for the savings of the coun- try at the time of the loan, when they asked for the incorporation of new contingents of soldiers they oo. tained the entire support of both chambers The chambers, moreover, voted that the minister's speeches be posted on walls throughout France for the people to read.
 That is why the session just clos ed leaves the comforting impression 1 that it has affirmed once more our | complete national unity in the face | Of the enemy"
New Britain herald., 1916-01-06
LAST RUN OF FEDERAL
 EXPRESS ON JAN. 9
Freight Congestion Causes New Haven Road to Discontinue Direct Service
 Between Boston and Washington,

New Haven, Jan. 6.-The congested freight conditions and the necessity of moving all freight, including coal as promptly as possible, are the req sons assigned by the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad in a. statement given out from the com pany's offices here today, for discon- tinuance of the Federal Express be- tween Boston and Washington, an- nouncement of which was made yes- terday.
 The statement says: "On account of the congested freight conditions and the necessity of moving all freight it has been decided to discontinue for the present the Federal Express be- tween Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington. The route of this train via Poughkeepsie Bridge is badly congested both on New Haven and connecting lines west of the Hud- son river and the, removal of this train will afford some relief both in power and track space.
 'FThe last train will leave Boston on Sunday, Jan.~ 9, 1916. Passengers will hereafter be rout- ed through New York. Hourly ex- press train service is operated between Boston and New York, making close connections with similar service on the Pennsylvania Railroad from New York south"
New Britain herald., 1916-01-06
END MASONIC BALL
 IS BEING PLANNED
Committee Meets to Make Arrange ments for Annual Feature Of Ma
 sondom-May be held in February

Tentative plans for the second an- nual ball for the benefit of the pro- posed Masonic hall in this city were made at a meeting of a special com- mittee last evening in the Masonic rooms Last years event will be pleasantly remem bered by many peo- pie of the city and the probability of another affair this year will be eagerly looked forward to by all. No date for the affair was set but it is probable that it will be. held late in February in the Arch street ar mory, the only available hall in the city large enough to hold the crowd that is anticipated.
 The committee in charge is prac- tica1ly the same as that of last year. It is composed of F. s. Goodrich, Harry Scheuy, William Cowlishaw, J. Vance, w w. Pease, John Lockett, W. R. Sparks, G. w. Klett, F. $. Cad Well, R. J. Dixon, G. K. Macauley and F.. J. Porter. W. w. Pease was chosen treasurer and F. S. Caldwell secretary of the committee.
 It was decided to try and arrange to have the Sphinx Temple band, which proved so satisfactory last year, furnish a concert lasting in the neighborho ood of an hour and Q half and to have the orchestra for danc- ing picked from the band. It is also probable that some singer of note will be engaged to render several solo numbers. Needless to state, dancing, of the modern kind, will follow the concert. In a we'll balanced pro- gram of entertainment and dancing the committee will make every effort to cater to the tastes of all classes of patrons.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-06
M'CALL INAUGURATED
 GOVERNOR OF MASS,
Five Years of Democratic Administration in Bay
 State Ended.

Boston. Ian. 6-F'ive years of demo- cratic administration in Massachusetts, ended with the inauguration today or the successful republican candidates al the last election Governor Samuel w. Mccall and Lieutenant Governor Cal win Coolidge Admission to the in auguration ceremonies in the house Of representatives was by ticket and every available place was filled Mrs. Mccall and party Of fflends occu- pied a special gallery.
 In his inaugural address Governor Mccall directed particular attention to the need of convention to revise the state constitution, no such con- vention, he said, having been held since 1853, although many changes in the social and industrial life of the state had taken place since that date. He recommended that delegates to the convention be selected without party designations
 The governor after saying that the cost of government in the state had been increasing far out of proportion to it's increase in population or in wealth." urged that the cost of ad- ministration be reduced by doing away With many of the state commissions. He recommended the imposition of a uniform tax on the income of intan- gibles and an extension of the classi- fled civil service.
 Referring to the railroad situation, Governor Mccall said:
 'The railroads should be governed by just laws, framed broadly in their own and the public interest. The pub lie is entitled to just, reasonable and equal rates and efficient service, and the railroads are entitled to charge rates under good management will en- able them to render proper service and to secure fair return upon the investment. Regulation should not be carried to the point where it be- comes destructive of property rights.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-06
CONFUSION OPPOSED
 BY LABOR CONGRESS
To Support Demand For Withdrawal of Compulsory Service Bill From
 Parliament.

London, Jan. 6, 5:05 D. m.-The labor congress today went on record against the bill introduced in the house of commons for compulsory military service, recommending that the members of the labor party in parliament oppose the bill at all stages.
 By a vote of 1908, 1000, against 7S3,000 the labor congress decided to support a demand for the withdrawal of the compulsory service bill from parliament.
 A meeting of the labor party of parliament, to be held immediately, has been summoned. It is expected that Arthur Henderson, president of the board of education and leader of the party; William Brace, parliam en- tary under-secretary for home af- fairs, and George H. Roberts, lord commissioner of the treasury and labor whip in the house of comm ons will resign their government posi- tions.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-06
WOMAN IS HELD FOR
 MURDERING HER SONS
Former Resident of New Britain Ar rested for Throwing Her Boys
 Into Milford Reservoir.

New Haven, Jan. 6.-Mrs. Sophia Kroszewski of Milford, was arrested on bench warrant today charged with having drowned her two sons Edward, five years old, and Stanley six, in the Milford reservoir, Dec. 2S last
 Mrs. KrOseWski threw the two lads into the reservoir and then with suicidal attempt jumped after them. She was rescued. In his finding filed yesterday on the death of Edward Krosewski Coroner Mix, held the woman criminally responsible for the death of her sons.
 Mrs. Krosewski was formerly a resident of this city. She lived on Broad street where the family was known by the name of Krause.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-06
OAKEY HEARS NEW BRITAIN.
District Congressman Presents Peti ton of Local Business Men.

Representative P. Davis Oakley of this district yesterday presented tho petition of the New Britain business men in which they stand in favor of tax on all mail-order houses Representative Tilson presented a like petition from the Mcriden business men.
 Business men with established trade about the state are determined to strongly oppose any measure which will not contain a clause protecting them against inroads made on their business by mail order houses.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-06
GERMAN CONSUL ARRESTED.
Fined 25,OOO Pesos for Refusing t.
 Accept Mexican Money.

Mazatlan, Mex, Jan 6, by radio to San Diego, Cal.-The acting German consul here was arrested yesterday charged with refusing to accept money issued by the Mexican consti- tutionalist army and was fined 25,- 900 pesos. Imprisonment was threa- tened if the fine is not paid
 Two German business houses here have closed because of difficulties en- countered with the present circu1at- ing medium.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-06
STOVE BLOWS UP.

A gas stove in the apartment oc- cupied by James Parker and family at the corner of Church and Stanley streets exploded last evening. The force of the explosion was sufficient to break out two window panes and shook the entire building. Fortuli- ately no one was injured.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-06
MINING CAM, SNOWBOUND. Food Supplies Feared to Be Running
 Low at Gateway, Col.

Grand Junction, Col, Jan. 6.-Gate- way a mining camp in southwestern Mesa county, which has been snow bound for nearly a week, was further walled up today by four inch snow fall which drifted bodily in a forty mile gale Food supplies, it is feared here, are running tow in the town.
 Cattlemen planned today to resume efforts to break a trail into Gateway, with fifty horses driven in single file.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-06
ss,+ T. R GOING TO WEST INDIES.

New York, Jan. 6--ffAnnouncement that Col Theodore Roosevelt will start on Feb. 15 on trip to the West Indies from which he will not return until April l, was made today He will be accompanied by Mrs, Roose- welt. Col Roosevelt will speak in Philadelphia before the National Americanization committee on Jan. 20. but has cancelled his speaking en- gagement in Chicago before the H. linois progressives on Feb. 12,
New Britain herald., 1916-01-06
TALES HELD UP LA TOURAINF.

New York, Jan. 6.-The French
 CT La Touraine, which sailed from
 Prdeaux on December 26, arrived r. Ire today @ few days late having Neen held up by the gales which have sfaged over the Atlantic in the past two weeks. On December 30 the liner encountered what the officers de- scribed as a whole gale or a wind Se1ocity of about ninety miles an hour n nd La Touraine was forced to heave for twenty hours.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-06
BURGLARY REPORTED

The police were informed today of a burglary committed last night at the pool room at 40 Lafayette street. En- trance was forced through a rear win dow and $35 in cash was stolen.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-06
StOO,OOO,OOO WAR CREDIT.

London, Jan. 6, 7:2o a, m.-A war credit of s100,000,O00 was enthusias- tically approved by the Bulgarian parliament says a despatch to the Times from Saloniki. All sections of the opposition voted with the govern ment.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-06

 A. Washington, Jan. 6.-Ambassador Pcn6eld cabled today he had present. e1 informally to the Vienna foreign eIlce the American governments re- quest for information on the de- \ struction of the British liner Persia, and at the time Of the fling his de- spatch had received no reply. t4 Ambassador Penfield was instructed tn ask the Austrian government in- formally for any information it might have or the Persia which would de- yelop the facts in the case and help the American government decide now the liner was destroyed Consul Gar re1s was instructed to get affidavits ! for the same purpose.
 Saw Wake of Torpedo. - So far the only actual statement tending to prove that the ship was torpedoed came from one of the of ficers of the ship. He said he saw what he thought was the wake of a torpedo. No submarine was seen at any time
 Further despatches from Ambassa- dor Penfield are expected at the state department, probably late today and at any event tomorrow Meanwhile Aother consular agents along the Med iterranan coast are, like Consul Gar rels seeking information.
 Situation at StandstiII.
 The absence of further definite ad- vices Is holding the situation, so far as any action by the United States is concerned, at a standstin Cfona of tI,a foro;c,, lations committee, discussed the sit- uation with the president today and talked of other questions expected to come up at meeting of the commit tee tomorrow, particularly Senator Falls reslution for information on the recognition of the Carranza gov ernment and informar1on on the Mex ican question.
 No Additional Information The president told Senator Stone no additional information of import ance had been received on the Persia incident and expressed the hope that Until the government had formulated it's policy there be as little discussion as possible in the senate
 American Consul GarreIs at AIexon. Sria reported that the affidavits he
 
 Nors gave no more proofs that a submarine torpedoed the liner. or re- garding it's nationality than were con- tained in his first despatches.
 Rev. Salisbury Lost.
 The Rev. Homer R. Salisbury ot this city, the Seventh Day Adventis1 Amissionary superintendent for India who sailed on the liner Persia from Marseilles, is given up for lost ir report which the Peninsular anC Oriental Line has transmitted to the American embassy in London. The report was transmitted today to ths state department. pr. SaHsbur, was born at Battle Creek, Mich, i, 1870
 More Survivors Land. ~ London Jan 6. 3:40 a. m.-A fiftI boat from the steamer Persia has ar rived at Malta, according to a dispatch from that place to the Daily Mail received through it's Milan core spondent. The survivors believe tha sixth boat succeeded in getting away.
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New Britain herald., 1916-01-06
WEATHER

Hartford, Jan. - For Hartford and vicinity: Fair and colder with a cold wave tonight. Temperature near zero. Friday fair continued cold.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-06
'PENFIELD QUERIES
 AUSTRIA FOR FACTS IN PERSIA CASE
Receives No Reply to American Governments Request Rela-
 tive to Incident
WILSON AND STONE
 DISCUSS SITUATION

Consul Barrels at Alexandria Reports That He Has No More Proof That % Liner Was Torpedoed---Rev. Sali5- bury Given Up for Iost--Fifth Boat Load Of Survivors Land at Malta Believe Sixth Craft Got Away
New Britain herald., 1916-01-06

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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-04
AMERICAN Lake TO
GET BIGGEST ARMY
POST on The COAST

6. TO vote $4,000, 900 OF bonds for
the purchase of the desired tract.
The county commissioners. can
vassed in advance. have agreed to
submit the question.
Secretary Bakers agreement
oontemplates stationing a mini
mum OF $4,000 men and go officers,
including two majors general and
five brigadiers general. at Amerf-
can lake The government agrees
TO expend at once on temporary
cantonments, storehouses. hospi-
tails, officers quarters. stables, gar
ages and the like. 81 800, 900 for ma
terial alone.
The proposed camp Is three
times the size of San Francisco's
Preside and three times the size
OF the Plattsburg camp.
In addition TO furnishing a man.
euvering ground for the regulars.
II is proposed TO have it used by all
the state militia as far east as the
Dakotas. for business mems train
ing camps, for Red Cross training
schools, for rifle associations. for
high school cadets. Boy Scouts and
should universal military training
be established, for all such work
carried on in the Pacific Northwest.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-04
DAUGHTER KEEPS
invalid MOTHER
FROM KILLING SELF

Mrs Al Knutsen. g.. 1919 First
ave. ". is In the city hospital with
two bullet wounds IN her breast as
result OF an unsuccessful attempt
To commit suicide. while her "a.
year-old invalid daughter struggled
to disarm her Monday morning.
During a spell OF temporary mel
ancholla over her health. Mrs
Knutsen told her son. Arthur. age
rs. to summon his father and tell
him she was sick
Then she took a revolver and
shot herself twice l.uzanne. her
daughter. was IN the bedroom. and
succeeded in taking the gun away
from her mother. and throwing II
thru the window.
Alex Carlson. who runs soft
drink establishment at 1901 First
ave ". heard the screams and gun
reports lie rushed I'm and kept
Mrs. Knutsen from going into the
yard for the gun. altho she was
wounded twice. Her condition Is
critical
Al Knutsen. the husband. works
for the Fisher FIGURING mills, the
daughter told the police.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-04
Dynamite SUSPECT
TO BE BROUGHT IN

4 secret examination will be
made by Prosecutor Lundin of a
suspect Tuesday In connection with
the recent dynamitlng OF Louis Lof
grens home on Vashon island.
Deputy Sheriff Stone Of Vsshon
appeared before the King county
prosecutor Monday and asked that
he be allowed TO bring the suspect
TO Seattle.
Stone refused w give the mans
name until after the interview. He
said the man has been under sus-
plcIon since the night OF the explo-
sion. but that he had been unable to
connect the links OF evidence until
recently
at is merely circimstantial now"
said Stone. "and my deductions may
fall flat But as far as ! can figure
II out. | believe ! have the right
man" .
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-04

The rate heretofore was VIZ Do
more By the Northern han by the
Southern route. altho the distance
from Chicago TO San Francisco by
way OF Seattle vas shorter.
The Star is deserving OF the
greatest debt OF gratitude by the
whole Northwest by launching this
campaign and waging IL TO u fin
ish.' declared Reynolds today
Reynolds was chairman OF the
public service commission when the
fight was begun. about year ago.
The Star pointed out that the
Northwest was being deprived OF
the great tourist trade from the
East 10 the coast because OF the
discrimination maintained by the
Union Pacific and Southern Pa
cific railways.
II pointed out that the Oregon
Washington. subsidiary railway
OF the Union Pacific company. was
taking money from Seattle and the
Northwest IN freight and passengN-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-04
LABOR AND GRANGE
PLAN COOP STORE
TO BEAT HIGH COST

Preparations for the first bat
tie In q Seattle war on the high
cost Of living were being made
Monday.
Mr.. Middleman, well-known
influential factor in high cost OF
Iiving circles, had no place In
plans being worked out Monday
by Seattle labor union repreBen-
tatlves and organized grange Of
Helals fot a cooperative store
to sell dSeet from producer TO
consumer.
The plan. 10 establish n distribute
Ing station for union labor workers
was proposed at a mass meeting
held at the Labor temple Sunday to
consider ways OF lowering the cost
OF living
n II is established. union workers
will place their orders at the store
and salaried buyers will get supplies
direct from producers. Profits VII
be divided between the labor unions
and the grange organizations.
Each will contribute equally &c
the cost OF establishment.
A committee was appointed tC
work out detailed plans and submit
them to the Central Labor council
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-04
VICTORY,
Says REYNOLDS
who aided Star

Seattle and the Northwest have won their
fight for fair tourist rates. The interstate
commerce commission at Washington, D. c.,
today handed down the decision, which, ac-
cording to Charles A. Reynolds, former
chairman of the state public service commits
sion, "is the greatest thing that ever hap
pened for the Northwest"
Under this decision, the same round-trip-
fare rates will be maintained on all railways
from Chicago to San Francisco, whether by
way of Seattle or by way of New Orleans,
El Paso and Los Angeles
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-04

traffic, and demanded fair treat
ment.
When the Chamber OF Commerce.
practically ignored this fight for
the Northwest. aud the Commercial
Club took only half-hearted inter
est in the matter. The Star. with
the cooperation OF Reynolds. called
mass meeting at local theatre
downtown. Hotel men and others
were interesied~-and tho legal
fight was determined upon.
The case was prepared and filed
with the interstate commerce COM
mission by Reynolds. When he
later resigned from the public serv-
Ice commission. he agreed to ap-
pear for the state in this case
without any fee. Last July he
went to Washington to argue II,
and today word OF the victory was
received in Seattle.
The ruling by the commission re-
quires the railroads TO put the new
rates into effect by February is.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-04

and the grange organizations for ap-
proval
Members OF the committee are:
A. c. Cottrell. L. Costello and NJ. A.
Torinus, representing the grangers.
and J s. Hofmann. A. c. Brown. j.
+. Freiermood and Jos. f. Grimm.
representing organized labor
The plan is the result or weeks
OF efforts to bring city workers and
farmer producers together on ba
sis OF exchange
Tho laboring men. theoretically
will buy the produce direct and elm.
mate the middlelnan The farmers
will purchase union label products
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-04

OF Steve: What the"
Ycagcr's left shot forward.
Villain No. I went to the ground.
Lay hands on lady will your
Steve turned TO Villain No 2. who
backed away rapidly In alarm.
From grove OF cottonwood half
a dozen men In chaps" came
running. The fat little fellow
paved the air with rage:
Ever see such rotten luck?
Spoiled tho whole scene"
One OF the men joined the young
woman. who was assisting the VII.
lain Yeager had knocked out
Looks like done bafked up the
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