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Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29

Except for a fresh attack by the British, which gave them the greater part of a German redoubt north Of Thiepval and 600 prisoners, the troops of the entente allies in the region be- tween the Somme and Ancre rivers in France apparently are taking a breath ing spell and consolidating G positions captured in the great offensive which began last Monday and has already netted them Conbles, Thiepval and other strong German positions at vari- ous points along the 2O-mile front.
 During the work of consolidating, however, the British and French artil- lery is nurling tons of steel against the new positions the Germans have taken up, doubtless preparatory to an- other fresh attack with Bapaume and Peronne the ultimate objectives.
 Meanwhile a big battle is in progress cn the eastern front in the region be- tween I4utsl< and Vladimir Volynski, around Sviriusky and I<Orynitza, advance, but the Teutons are impeding them by heavy counter-attacks. The German war office says these counter attacks in the region of Korynitza have resulted in the recapture of po- sitlons lost recently by the Teutons and that the allied forces have now passed on beyond them. Heavy cas- ualties were inflicted on the Russians. says Berlin, and in addition Il officers and 2.S00 men were made prisoner and ore cannon and IT machine guns were captured.
 In Galicia the Germans west of T[rasnolesie also pushed forward their lines, while in the Carpathians attacks
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
10000 GUARDsMEN
 RETURN FROM BORDER
First Connecticut Infantry Among
 Those to Be Relieved.

San Antonio, Texas, Sept 23.-An nouncement of all national guard reg iments and organizations to be re- ieved from border duty by new state troops under Tuesdays order by the war department, was made tonight by General Funston. The total is about 10000 men.
 Movements will not begin, it was announced, until the incoming troops have arrived. The rolling stock used in bringing them to the border will be utilized for the return trops of the regiments ordered back to their despeCtive states.
 The list of the troops that will go home is as follows:
 Second Maine infantry, at Laredo: one regiment New York Field artiI- lery and First New York Ambulance company. both in the Brownsville dis trict; Rhode Island Battery at Fl Paso, First Battalion, First Massa- chusettes F,iel darttllery and Second Massachusetts Field artillery, both at Fl Paso; First Pennsylvania Field artillery, at Fl Paso; First Illinois Field artillery; Wisconsin battery and First Wisconsin Field hospital, at San Antonio; First Connecticut infantry at Nogales: First Montana infantry, First Squadron New Jersey cavalry and First Battalion New Jersey Field artillery all at Douglas; battalion of infantry from District of Columbia at Naco and first squadron Utah cavalry at Nogales
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29

quit in sympathy of the car men whenever, in their judgment. a strike is necessary" and they are ordered out by their international president, T. V. O'Connor Members asserted that prospect of MT. O'Connor calling a strike was remote as the longshore- men have contracts with the steam ship lines which MT. O'Connor already has announced he proposes to respect.
 The International Brotherhood of Teansters held 9 secret meeting but what happened was not disclosed.
 Surface Cars Run Without Guards.
 For the first time since the car strike began, Sept. 6, many surface cars were operated today without po- lice guards. Numerous cars without wire netting to protect motormen and conductors also were put in commits sion.
 The possibility of a strike of motor men on subway and elevated lines be- ing ordered by the Brotherhood of Lo- comotive Engineers was said by un- ion men themselves to be remote, in- asmuch as the motormen now are earning from $8 to $10 a day.
 Men at Work Get Double Pay.
 Since the car strike was declared employees of the companies who re- mained loyal have been receiving dou- ble pay.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
RATTLESHiPS EQUIPPED
 WITH 18-INCH GUNS
Are Now Building in Great Britain Three Inches Bigger Than Any Now Afloat.

Washington, Sept. 28-Battleships equipped with 1S-inch guns, three inches bigger than any now afloat and two inches greater than the largest guns projected off the new battleships and battle cruisers to be added to the America nnaVy ,are under construction in Great Britain, according to unof- ficial advices which are given credence by maya lofficials here.
 The big weapons are designed pri- marily, officials believe, for use against land fortificvations. The 16-inch guns ot be put on the four American bat tleshlps for which bids will be opened next month, they declare, have range sufficient to make them effective as far as an enemy can be seen, even under the most favorable circum- stances. For this reason they do not believe employment of large and more unwieldy types would be practicable against tGe shifting targets of an open sea engagement, however advantageous they might be against land fortifica- tions. Fourteen-inch or 16-inch guns can be carried in greater number and fired with greater rapidity.
 As a means of developing floating forts, however, which could throw great projecitles into land fortifica- tions out of sight over the horizon, the reported British venture in battleship construction is regarded by ordnance experts here as having great possibil- ities. They estimate that shells weigh ing nearly 5000 pounds could be used effectually and point out that an 18-inch gun would have a range equal is not greater than the average Flu ropean coast defense ordance.
 What effect development of such en- zines of war might have on future building plans of the American navy no officials would predict. It was said plans for armament for the battleships ot be bid next month and completed three years hence would not be chang ed.
 The largest guns carried now by any naval vessel, so far as shown by re- cords here, are 15-inch rifles mounted on some of the latest British, German and Italian battleships. The largest on any American ship are those of the 14-inch type carried by the Penn sylVania and vessels of her class.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29

New York. Sept. 2S.-The widely exploited sympathetic ''walkout" of trades unionists in Greater New York in aid Of the striking car men. which was supposed to have started yester- day, had not materialized tonight. ac- cording to the police. The labor lead CTS, claimed. however that more than 10000 workers actually had quit their places, but refused to make public the names of any unions answering the call. The police declared they were unable to find any evidence of a gen era1 strike.
 36 Unions Refused to Take Action
 A meeting late today of representa- tives of thirty-six unions of the Unit ed Building Trades, comprising 8 membership of more than 100000, re- fused to take any action in the sym pathetic strike movement, it was an nounced. They simply voted, accord ing to their spol1esmen, to refer the question back to the unions them selves and adjourned until next We'd nesday.
 Dockmen Remain at Work
 The longshoremen and tidewater boatmen nurQbering about 34 000 also failed today to take any definite ac- tion. A resolution passed by forty one longshoremen's unions said the members stood ready and willing to
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
Mann Act Used for Badger Game''
ATTRACTIVE WOMEN HAVE SWINDLED' MALE TRAVELLERS
ON RAILROAD LINES
Demanded Money From the Victims When Trains Crossed State Line Under Threat of Prosecution Under the Mann Act.

New York; Sept. 2S.-A blackmail- Ing scheme reported to be in opera tion on railroads crossing state lines by which attractive women swindIe male travellers with the aid of men confederates, is being investigated by justice, it was disclosed here today. Information of the swindle was sent anonymously to John c. Knox, as- slstant district attorney, who is in charge of the "bIackmafl syndicate" cases in New York and other cities
 Women Travelled Regularly.
 The informant told Mr. Knox that while travelling recently from Port land, Oregon. to St. Louis, he was nearly trapped by one of the women and afterward learned from a Pullman porter that the badger game" was being played by women travelling reg ularly on that line. Money is de- manded from the victims when the train crosses from one state to anoth : CT on threat of prosecution under the Mann act, it was said.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29

by the Russians were repulsed in hand hand fighting.
 The Russian general staff announces that since General Brussiloff began his offensive 420,0O0 officers and men of the Teutonic allies have been made prisoner and 500 cannon and 2,500 ma chine guns and mine throWers have been captured.
 Around Petrozny and Hermannstadt, in Pennsylvania, the Teutonic allies and the RuInanians are engaged in bit ter fighting, but with no important re- suit having been attained by either side. The situation in the Dobrudja region is unchanged.
 On the Macedonian front Paris re- ports the repulse of Bulgarian attacks on both sides of Florina- There have been bombardments by the British of positions of the allies of the central powers by land batteries in the vicin- ity of Dorain and by warships in the Aegean sea.
 the Austrians in the upper Cordevol valley, which Rome says was repulsed, only artillery duels have taken place in the Austro Italian theatre.
 Greeces entry into the war on the side of the entente allies has not yet been announced. An unofficial des- patch from Athens gives the text of the proclamation of a provisional gov ernnent in Crete by former Premier Venizelos and Admiral Coundouriotfs which declares that if the king should decide not to take the lead of the na- tional forces, Cit is our duty to do the needful thing to save the country from the threatening ruin.''
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
FAIRBANKS CALLS WILSON
 AN AMATEUR STATESMAN
During a Talk on Economic and Po-
 liticai Problems at Pueblo, Colo.

Pueblo, Colo, Sept. 2s.-The tariff question. the Mexican situation and economic and political problems grow ing out of the European war an their relation to the United States were among the subjects discussed by Charles Warren Fairbanks, republican vice presidential nominee, in an ad- dres here tonight.
 This country, he said, is passing through one of the greatsest epochs in history. unfortunately with anna teur statesmen at the helm of the ship of state.
 At Colorado Springs today MT. Fair banks received delegation of the National Women's party. In response to a request for his attitude upon the Susan B. Anthony amendment he told Mrs. Jessie Mackaye of Washington, D. C.. who headed the suffragist party. that he stood firmly with Charles Evans Hughes upon the question. Both here and at Colorads Springs his addresses were puncstuated with cheers.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
NOMINEE HUGHES RESENTS
 RICHARD OLNEYS CRITICISM
About Doffins Judicial Ermine to
 Don Garb Of Seeker for Office.

-- Saratoga Springs, N. Y, Sept. s. Richa d OInay,s ~itieisrn of Charles E. Hughes and his campaign was an- swered tonight by MT. Hughes in a speech before the republican unofficial state convention which repeatedly brought the delegates to their feet to cheer and applaud
 The distinguished former secretary of state said in substance that I dof- fed the judicial ermine and appeared in the motley garb of a seeker of of fcs," MT. Hughes said. T did doff the judicial ermine and I submit to you that it well from my shoulders unsul- lied.
 No American need apologize for being candidate for office, least of all l. I had no desire to return to politics, but there came a summons no honorable man could refuse I did assume the garb, call it motley or what you will. I am now before the American people seeking the highest office in it's gift.
 For what purpose? Not that I covet power, but l do cOvet the opportunity if it is afforded, to maintain Ameri- can rights and Aneriscan honor"
 America had no occasion to get in- to war, the nominee continued, con- cerning it's known rights, with any nation if we know how to convince that nation that we are firm in main taining them.'
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
WILSON OPENS CAMPAIGN
 OF LETTER WRITING
Thanks President of Women's Demo-
 cratic Club of Portland, Ore.

Long Branch, N. J., Sept. 28.-In a message opening his campaign of let ter writing, President Wilson declar- ed that the question is about to be determined whether we shall keep the nation upon it's present terms of peace and good will with. the world or turn to radical changes of policy which may alter the whole aspect of the na- tion's life"
 The president wrote the letter to Miss Leona Larrabee, president of the Women's Democratic Club of Port land, Oregon, thanking her for work being done i nhis behalf by the org anization.
 T cannot help having the feeling" said the presidents letter, that the intelligent women of Oregon need no suggestion or intimation from me as to what are the real issues of the present campaign or the real concern tha- women must have with those is sues. As a very sincere advocate of the extnsion of suffrage to women, it seems to me very great disservice to the cause that partisan use should be made of it, principally at a time so critical as this, when the question is about to be determined whether we shall keep the nation upon it's present terms of peace and good will with the world or turn to radical changes of policy which may alter the whole as pect of the nations life"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
OVER A HUNDRED
 VILLA FOLLOWERS KILLED
In Terrific Fight at Mining Gen. ter Southwest of Chihuahua City.

Chihuahua City. Mexico. Sept. 2s,- Over a hundred Villa followers were killed, the bandit leader Baudelio Uribe was taken prisoner and heavy casualties suffered by Carranza forces in a terrific fight at Cusihuiriachic an important mining center about fifty miles southwest of Chihuahua City, according to a message received this afternoon by General Trevino from General Matias Ramos. who was him self slightly wounded.
 Details of the fight were few and were appended to the request of Gen. eraI Ramos for surgeons and medical supplies. A hospital corps detach- ment was accordingly rushed to the scene by train.
 It is stated that the garrison at Gu sihuiriachic cooperated with the forces of Ramos. but whether they were at tackled or had been the aggressorS does not appear.
 Baudelio Uribe. leader of the band and Villas chief lieutenant. was the originator of the idea of cutting off the ears of captured government sol diers. Many others of his command are reported to have been made pris- OnerS.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
Hughes Hammers
 the Adamson Law
TELLS WHY HE DID NOT URGE
 REPUBLICANS TO FILIBUSTER
DOES NOT BELIEVE IN IT
Read Letters Proving His Contention That 3oo,00o Firms Had Asked Pres ident Wilson to Act Quick to Pre- vent Railroad Strike.

Saratoga Springs, N. Y, Sept. 2S.- Charles D. Hughes tonight told the republican unofficial state convention here why he had not urged republican senators to f1libuster ito the last ditch" against the passage of the Adamson eight hour law passed to avert the threatened railroad strike. The nominee declared he did not be- Heve in filibustering, for one thing, and that if the majority in congress had determined to pass the bill there was no reason whatever why it's pass age should have been delayed by fli- bustering tactics.
 Administration Acted With Swiftness
 Tt (the administration acted with swiftness," MT. Hughes said, ''and it cannot now cry that a republican can didate a thousand miles away should have saved it from carrying out it's fixed determination.'
 Hughes Read Correspondence.
 The nominee read to the convention correspondence between Chairman Newlands of the senate interstate commerce committee, Harry A. Wheel CT, chairman of the committee on rail road situation of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, and President Wilson-none of the letters was from the president but he was addressed in the rrespondence-to uphold his contention that 0,000 firms and Corporations in country had ahked the president to take action be- fore the threatened strike situation be- came acute. MT. Hughes also quoted an extract from the presidents ad- dress to congress on the subject to support his claim that the bill should not have been passed.
 A question asked by Richard Olney, secretary of state under President Cleveland, as to why MT. Hughes had not urged republican senators to fili- buster against this bill, was made the occasion of MT. Hughes declaration.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
INVESTIGATION OF LIVESTOCK
 INDUSTRY IS REQUESTED
In a Resolution to be Presented to the
 American Bankers Association.

Kansas City, Mo-, Sept. 28.-Con- gressional investigation of the live stock industry, including the produc- tion, marketing, slaughter, distribu- tion and sale of all cattle was asked here today in a resolution presented to the American Bankers Association. Action on the resolution was deferred until tomorrow.
 We face the alarming fact that for two years the production of cattle has not kept pace with the increase of population, but has decreased in num- ber" the resolution reads. It follows:
 With thousands of acres of virgin land being brought annually under the blow, we have reduced our annual average production per acre to about fifty per cent of the production of our virgin soils, producing today less than half the average per acre of European farm. Yet our nation is in it's infan- cy."
 Despite the present prosperity, characterized as the greatest the country has ever known, bankers are making less profit than at any time within the last twenty years. State ments to that effect were made to the convention by Joseph Chapman, of Minneapolis.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
HARTFORD MAN CRUSHED
 BY HEAVY AUTOTRUck.
Mangled His Abdomen and Broke Both
 Thighs and Both Hips.

Stratford. Conn, Sept. 28.-Ernest Swan, 35 years old, a machinist, of Hartford, was run over by a heavily laden automobile truck in this town this evening and died an hour later in hospital in Bridgeport
 swan was passenger on the truck, riding on about five tons of machinery on the way from Hartford to the Dan- bury fair. On Stratford avenue the chauffeur, D. M. Parsons, of Park ave nue, Hartford, heard someone shout .'Whoa!" and jammed on the brakes. It is believed that the sudden stop. ping threw Swan to the street. A rear wheel passed over his body, breaking both thighs and both hips and man gling his abdomen.
 After an investigation by State Po- iceman Fellows, Parsons was allowed to proceed on his way to Danbury with to the Bridgeport police, but they, foo, told him to go ahead,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
ONE-HALF OF NEW YORK
 STATE IS IDLE LAND Large Part Could be Made Productive for Paper Manufacture.

New York, Sept. 27.-One-half of New York state is idle land which ought to be utilized. and a large part of it could be made productive for pa per manufacture. declared Dr. Hugh P; Baker. dean of the state college of forestry at Syracuse. speaking here today before the technical association of the pulp and paper industry. The association is holding it's annual meet ing in connection with the second na- tional exposition of chemical indus tries going on here
 From 60 to 70 per cent. of the state of Maine.' Dr. Baker continued, is also idle land which could be utilized for paper pulp production. Dr. John B. Bates, president of the technical sec ton of the Canadian Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry, said his country is confronted with the same problems of prediction as is this. He invited the members at today's meet ing to that of the Canadian Associa- tiOn in Montreal in November.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
INSANE MAN KILLS
 HIS MOTHER AND SISTER
Edward Gilmore of Holland, Mass,
 Then Takes His Own Life.

Holland, Mass, Sept. 2S.-While temporarily insane, Edward Gilmore, 27 years old, is believed to have shot and killed his mother, Mrs. Helen Gilmore, aged 60, and his sister, Anna, aged 23, and then ended his own life, with a shotgun, some time last night. The three bodies were discovered in a bedroom at the Gilmore home today by Henry Jordan, an aged farmer, who went to the house on a visit.
 The town officials, after a, prelim- mary investigation, believe that Mrs. Gilmore and her daughter were prob ably sleeping when Edward came homo and shot them. About $500 was found in his clothing. Neighbors say that Gilmore had been acting queerly since his sister had been taken to the in- sane hospital at Northampton last week.
 Gilmore was employed in a Winsted, Conn.,, factory and it is said he had intended to take his mother and sister there to live.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
NEW YORK REPUBLICANS
 TO WELCOME HUGHES
Recess Taken in Conference at Sara tosa Springs Pending His Arrival.

Saratoga Springs. N. Y, Sept. 28.- Generous support for every stand Charles B. Hughes has taken in his campaign for the presidency and hearty endorsement of Governor Whitmans administration mark the platform which the republicans, in state conference here, adopted early tonight. A recess then was taken pending the arrival of the presiden- tial candidate while the leaders con- tinued their plans for giving him one of the warmest receptions he has re- ceived thus far during his campaign.
 An eleventh hour change in the plans of the leaders induced by the arguments of Chairman William R. Wilcox of the National republican committee and United States Senator James w. Wadsworth, eliminated from the platform as adopted the tentative plank intended to place the party on record as favoring a return to the system of nominating state officers by conventions. Although the general sentiment was overwhelmingly in fa- vor of the reversion to the convention system, the belief finally prevailed that it was inadvisab1e to recommend the change at this time,
 Prior to the final business session of the conference, the state commit tee selected presidential electors. Con- trary to expectations, no progrssiVea were. named. Vacancies were left in six congressional districts, however, and members Of that party may be selected to fill these.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
POSSES ARE SEARCHING
 FOR TRAIN ROBBERS
Who Took Registered Mail Pouches
 From Michigan Central Train.

Detroit, Mich, Sept. 2s.-The rob- bers who held up the New York Chi cago express on the Michigan Central Railroad ten miles west of here last night were still at large late today. Government detectives and Detroit of- ficers at the head of posses that have been searching for the bandits, said no clues had been obtained.
 One of the two registered mail pouches which were taken from the mail car was found today about 100 wards from where the robbers stop ped the train. The pouch was slit and was empty.
 It is believed that at least five men figured in the robbery.
 More than a dozen important rob- berries and several murders have been committed by bandits in Michigan during the last three months. Most of these crimes were perpetrased in and about petroit. Noae of the criminals have Been captured.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-29
MICHIGAN REPUBLICANS
 COMPLETE STATE TICKET
Nominated Candidates Not Voted Up-
 on at Recent Primary.

Saginaw, Mich, Sept. 2S.-Michigan republicans in convention here this af- ternoon completed their state ticket, nominating candidates for offices not voted upon at the recent primary elec- ton.
 Albert Petterman, of Calumet, tenn porary chairman, assailed President Wilson and his administration and praised republican tariff principles and Charles E. Hughes.
 The resolutions expressed confidence that Mir. Hughes will restore the United States to it's rightful place among the nations of the world"
 The convention took no action on request from Michigan suffragettes seeking endorsement of a suffrage plank.