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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-25

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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-25
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Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20
AMERICAN sEAMEN CLASH
 WITH cARRANZA SOLDIERS.
6eatswain's Mate !. M. Laughter
 GraVeIy Wounded.

Washington, June 19. - Admiral Winslow at San Diego, reporting late today on the clash between American seamen and Carranza soldiers at Ma zatlan yesterday, said Boatswain's Mate I. M. Laughter was gravely wounded and Ensign O. O. Messing and Assistant Paymaster Andrew Mowat were taken prisoners by the Mexicans. The admiral made no mention of the subsequent release of the officers, as announced to the state department by the Mexican embassy, but 1t is pre- stunned this occurred after the report on which his message was based was sent.
 Admiral Wfnslow's brief despatch follows:
 The Annapolis at Aazatlan reports that a boat went in shore for parleying with MeHcans. Ensign O. O. Messing and Assistant Paymaster Andrew Mo- wat taken prisoners. Boat fired on. aBoatswain Mate, second class, I. M. Laughter gravely wounded. Crew re- turned fire and report killing or Wounding about six Nfexicans''
 The department has asked for an immediate report giving full details of the incident.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20

ziYiloff, EShe Russians announce the capture of 1,S00 prisoners. Berlin re- ports the situation of the Teutonic al- lies in northern GaIicfa, near Buczacz. as unchanged.
 On the front in France only one in- fantry action took place Monday. This where the Germans attempted to ap- pulsed with hand grenades. Only bon- bardments, violent in the region north east of Verdun, and against the British positions near Neuville St. Vaast, but intermittent elsewhere, nave taken place along the rest of the line In France and Belgium.
 Numerous battles in tn eair, in which six German machines, among them two Fokkers, were driven down by the French, are reported in the British of- dcia1 communication. The British themselves lost two aeroplanes.
 A severe battle between the Austri- ans and the Italians is in progress on the Setti Communi plateau, west Of Asiago. On the various other sectors southeast of Trent numerous Austrian attacks have been repulsed. The Aus trians report some progress for their troops northeast of Asiago and the capture of 100 Italians and two ma chine guns.
 Three Italian steamers and five ItaI- ian sailing ships have been sunk. Al least one of the vessels, the steamer Leprewedfta. is reported to have beer sent to the bottom by Austrian sab- marines.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20
STATUS OF coNeREssMlEN
 UNDER NEW ARMY LAW
Question Whether Members Should
 Resign if Ordered to the Front.

Washington, June 19.-President Wilson's call for the national guard for border duty renewed today a per- plexing question as to the status un- der the new army reorganization act of members of congress who also are members of the national guard. A house subcommittee named some weeks ago to study the question has not made its report.
 Precedents, it was said, today, fail to make the situation clear. Repre- sentative Chipperfield, who is judge advocate of the Illinois National Guard, expressed the opinion that a member of congress if ordered to the front should resign from congress. Speaker Clark recalled that General John A. Logan resigned from congress to serve in the Civil war, but that General Blair's resignation from con- gress was pocketed by President Lin- coin and never was accepted. Jo- seph A. Wheeler, a major general in the Spanish war, resumed his seat in congress after the declaration of peace, but while serving with the col ors drew no pay as a member. Senator Wadsworth Is a lieutenant in the New York National Guard and in the absence of his captain in Flu rope. it was said today, would com- mand Troop M. Representative Til son Is a lieutenant in the Connecticut guard; Representative Crago is a lieu tenant of the Tenth Pennsyl- vania and Representative Nichols is a member of the South Carolina guard.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20

Having captured Czernowitz, capital of Bukowina, the Russians are well on their way from that city and from driving the Austrians before them tow ard the Sereth river and the Carpatl- ian mountain passes. Numerous addi- tiona1 prisoners have been captured by the Russians in their drive, and more foodstuffs have fallen into their hands. to the north, in Galicia and Volhynia, with the Russians generally on the of fensive. but with the Austrian Hun garians and the Germans tenaciously battling against their further advance.
 In the region south of the Pripet marshes, to the west of KoIh and along the Stokhod river, where the Koyel-Kovno railway crosses the stream, the Russian attacks have been partly repulsed by the German General Von Linsingen's forces, according to Berlin, while northwest of Lutsk the 1 battle is going in favor of the Ger mans.
 Petrograd reports the penetration of the Russian lines by the Austrians west of Lutsk, near ire town of Lokat- chi, but says that later the Russians retrieved this setback. The announce ment of fighting in this region would ] indicate that the drive in Volhynia has brought Russians to within twenty miles of Vladimir -Yolynsk, the head of the railway running north through Kovel
 Along the Galician border near Rad
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20
GENERAL FUNSTON ANxIoUsLY
 STUDYING BORDER SITUATION
For indication of Hostility on the Part
 of carranza Troops

San Antonio, Texas, June 19.-While 100000 members of the militia were being mobilized tonight, General Fun ston anxiously studied the border for any indication of hostility on the part of Carranza's troops. Officers com manding patrols along the Rio Grande from Brownsville to Fl Paso, secured what information they could concern ing the movements on the Mexican side, both of bandits and government troops but no official report reached army headquarters here after any in cident that appeared likely to disturb the delicately balanced relations of the two countries.
 General Pershings reports indicated that General Jacinto Treyino's troops had not yet made any advance move and army officers believed it improba- ble that they would not unless Ire vino received special orders from Mex leo City,
 Such informatior as reached Gen.
 al Funston concerning the movement of Mexican troops 1ndlcated the adop- ton of a plan not to maintain heavy garrisons at border points but to hold the bulk of the border army some miles south of the Rio Grande
 The garrison at Nuevo Laredo Mex tco, was strengthened by a mere handful of men. but at Lampazos, be tween Laredo and Monterey, there were held 5000 or 5000 troops. The garrison at Laredo tonight was less than 1000.
 At Piedras Negras the Mexican towE opposite Eagle Pass, the Mexican gar rison was busy leaving all day. To- night considerable force yet re- mained but the larger part had moved to points farther south where they were incorporated with bodies O. troops. Before leaving Piedras Ne. gras the Mexicans discantled the ma. chine shops, removing large quantitie: of the material to the interior.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20
Hughes Attending
 His Class Reunion
AFTER BUSY DAY SPENT WITH
 REPUBLICAN LEADERS
PRELIMINARY MEETING
Discussed Reorganization of the Ma tionaI Committee and the Selection of chairman-DeoIined to Discuss the Mexican Situation.

New York, June 1e.-Charles D. Hughes, republican candidate for the presidency, after spending a busy day here at his headquarters with repub- ltcan leaders discussing the reorgani- Zat1on or the national committee and the selection of chairman, left on the o'clock train for Providence, R. l.. to attend his class reunion at Brown university. He expects to return on Thursday.
 Meeting Only a Preliminary.
 It was expected that the new chair man would be named at a forty five minute conference today between MT. Hughes and the subcommittee of the national committee appointed for that purpose. At the conclusion of the conference, however. MT. Hughes per- Sonally announced that nothing had been accomplished in that regard. He said the meeting was only "preliIni- nary
 It was unofficiaIIy announced that William. R. Wilcox, former public ser- vice commissioner and intimate friend of MT. Hughes and William Loeb, Col onel Roosevelt's former secretary, had been virtually eliminated from con- sideration for the chairmanship.
 Those at the Conference.
 Frank H. Hitchcock, who has been mentioned in connection with the G1ld4I1lduSI1pB WAS III COHIST6QC0 W1II the candidate for fifteen minutes Other callers were Charles D. Hilles the retiring chairman; Former State Senator Frederick M. Davenport, Fred erick c. Tanner and State Senator George F. Thompson, chairman of the joint legislative committee; Former Attorney General George w. Wicker sham and Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Of Massachusetts.
 Declined to Discuss Mexican Situation
 MT. Hughes declined to discuss the Mexican Situation. He talked freely however, concerning his plans for tho summer. Saturday, he said, he ex. poets to leave for Bridgehamton, l.. T. tF spend at least a month.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20
Campaign Plans
 of Mccormick
LAID BEFORE PRESIDENT WlL.
 SON YESTERDAY
TO BEGIN IMMEDIATELY
Main Headquarters of the National Committee Will be in New York. But Much Work Will be Done in Wash inston and Chicago.

Washington, June 1s.-Plans for an aggressive campaign to begin imme- diately, were laid by Vance c. McCor- mick, newly elected chairman of the democratic national committee, at conferences today with President Will son, Representative Glass, the new secretary of the committee, Secretary McAdoo, postmaster general BurIeson, Secretary Tumulty and several other democratic leaders.
 Three Hours With President Wilson.
 MT. Mccormick arrived early today from his home in Harrisburg, Pa, and spent three hours with the president. Later he visited most of the members of the cabinet now in Washington and went to the capitol to see Congress Sional leaders who will take an im- portant part in the campaign.
 T have begun my work and from now on will devote my entire time to pushing the democratic campaign, g said MT. Mccormick tonight. With a united and harmonious party the pros poets for victory in November are very bright. The plans have not been put in shape yet, but I expect to see the president again in a few days and soon We will have everything in work ing order"
 Main Headquarters In New York.
 The main headquarters of the demo cratic national committee vii be in New York, but much of the work will be done here and in Chicago. MT. Mo Cormick expects to be in New York tomorrow to confer with leaders The first work, he said today, will be to select a campaign committee of about II members, of which he will be ex- omcio chairman.
 Formal Notification Date Not Fixed.
 The date for formally notifying President Wilson of his renominatioE probably will not be fixed until after the republican committee announces plans for the notification of MT Hughes. It has been virtually decided however, that MT. Wilson will receive the notification committee at Shadow Lawn. his summer home in New Jer. sey. The president already has begun preliminary work on his speech of ac. eeptance. While 1t will follow thu general lines of the democratic plat. form, it will emphasize particuiarll the issues on which the president ex. poets the campaign to be fought Americanfsm and peace, preparedness and prosperity.
 Congressional Committee Active. Simultaneously with the beginnfnt
 of the active presidential campaign tn democratic congressional committee headed by Representative Doremus o l Michigan, will begin work to secur, I the reelection of a democratic ma | jority in the house and senate. MI 1 Mccormick and Mr. Doremus plan t, Marshall returned here today from In dianapolis and said that he would b. l at the disposal of the president fo campaign purposes.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20
HOUSE AFrRE AS WEDDING
 GUESTS WERE MAKING MERRY
Summer Residence of James Farrell Burned as Wedding Breakfast Was Being Served.

South Norwalk, Conn, June 19- While wedding guests were making merry today at the summer residence of James A. Farrell, president of the United States Steel Corporation, at Rockledge, Belle Isle, fire started in the kitchen, got beyond control and destroyed the structure, entailing a loss estimated at nearly $150, ,00O. MT. FarrelPs daughter, Miss Mary The resa, had been married early in the day to Joseph Murray of Brooklyn, N Y. They were to have been mar ried last Tuesday but the sudden death of MT. Farrell's mother caused postponement of the ceremony
 The wedding breakfast was being served to sixty guests when the fire was discovered. Bremen from Row ayton worked for half an hour before the party was aware of the danger. When smoke finally poured into the dining hall, the guests and servants removed the wedding presents, valued at $50,000, to safety. Only a few paintings and pieces of antique fur niture were saved.
 The house was one of the most pre- tentious along Long Island Sound and was erected five years ago. It was insured for $75, 900.
 A few hours after the blaze, MT. and Mrs. Murray left on their wedding trip.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20

attack on American residents or that foreigners would be involved in any case. A weapon of terrible possibili- ties is being forged in Mexico, how ignorant peon population to a war like feeling against the United States. Mobs formed by half-starved natives who have been told that all of Mex ico's accumulted troubles are trace able to the Americans might we'll pre- cipitate a situation beyond the control of the government.
 Protection For Colony Near Tampieo.
 Careful preparation has been made for the protection Of the big American colony near Tampico. In numbers 1t exceeds that in the capital, but it is near the sea and navy gunboats and light craft already have been desig- mated to offer prompt aid. If nec- essarys small landing parties would be sent to open a way to the boats.
 Two Months to Get to Mexico City.
 For the Mexico City problem, how ever, no. such solution presents itself It was suggested to one official today that an expediticnary force might be rushed to the relief of Americans there. He replied that it would mean moving an army of 50.000 or perhaps 100000 men and would take at least two months to get them there.
 Ask That Troops Be Sent to Border.
 Although practically no details con corning the mobilization of national guardsmen reached the war depart ment tonight, acknowledgement of the orders came from every governor, with word that the troops had been ordered under arms. In several in- stances request that the state be allowed to send it's full contingent to the border, instead of the regiments or brigades called for, accompanied the acknowledgement. Governor Dunn of Illinois was one of those who made this request.
 To Make New Law Effective at Once
 Secretry Baker announced during the day that he had asked Representa- tive Hay and Senator Chamberlain. chairmen of the house and senate mill itary committees, to endeavor to bring about the adoption by congress of a resolution putting into immediate ef- feet the militia draft provisions of the new army organization bill which will become effective July 1.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20
LODGE SPENDS AN HOUR
 WITH COL. ROOSEVELT
Believes Former President Will Sup-
 port Charles E. Hughes.

Oyster Bay, N. r., June 19.-After a conference here tonight with Theodore Roosevelt. United States Senator Hen ry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts de- clared that he believed the former president would support Charles E. Hughes in the forthcoming campaign.
 T found Colonel Roosevelt looking much better than I had expected" said Senator Lodge. "Of course, we dis cussed MT. Hughes, but very little of Mexico"
 "Will the colonel support MT. Hughes ?" he was asked.
 That is my impression" replied Senator Lodge.
 Significance was attached to Sena- tor Lodges visit as it was said he had conferred earlier in the day in New York with MT. Hughes and W. Murray Crane.
 It was the first time the senator had seen Colonel Roosevelt since the lat ter suggested him as a compromise candidate to the republican and pro- gressive conventions in Chicago.
 Senator Lodge spent more than an hour with the former president after which he left for Washington.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20
PERsHINe's CAVALRY IS
 IS IN PURSUIT OF BANDITS
Detachments Operating South and
 West of Namquipa.

Columbus, N. M., June 1S.-GeneraI J. J. Pershing, American expedition ary commander, has cavalry detach- ments operating south and west of the Namquipa base in pursuit of bands of Mexican marauders, according to sev- eral reliable reports here today. It was asserted the General Pershing received reports of the presence of the bandits almost simultaneously with General Trevino's warning that any movement of the American troops oth- CT than toward the border would be considered a hostile act. Pending ad- vices from General Funston, it was said, he issued no orders to give chase until late yesterday.
 While some anxiety was expressed here over the move, it was believed that General Trevino will not seize up- on it as an excuse for attacking the attachments. It was pointed out that the movement IS minor and in no way affects the general expeditionary campaign.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20
SUFFICIENT SUPPLY OF FIELD
 ARTILLERY AND MACHINE GUNS
Most Pressing Need Will be Horses
 to Mount Cavalry.

Washington, June 19.-Ample equip ment of all kinds is on hand at the various depots of the arnp, Secretary Baker said today, to complete the out fits of all the guardsmen called for service. A sufficient supply of field artillery and machine guns and enough ammunition for any fighting that might occur also is on hand.
 The most pressing need will be horses to mount all of the national guard cavalry and supply gun teams for the field batteries. The large ex- cess held in army remount stables for the needs of the regulars will fan short of present needs by many thou sands. Some of the states have pur- chased horses for their mounted troops and artillery. Officials are busy working out the number that must be supplies and the quickest way of securing them.
 Another step taken at the war de- partment today was preparation of or ders calling out doctors of the medi- cal reserve corps to examine guards men for muster into the federal ser vice. The department will insist upon the high physical standards of the regular army. In some states that al- ready is required and there will be little delay. In others, there is req. son to believe, officers say, that n4ay incapable of arduous military service have been enrolled for the purpose oi keeping the companies up to the min. imum strength necessary for fedora recognition and participation in fed. era1 appropriations.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20
PRESIDENT WILSON COMPUTES
 SENTENCE OF EMBEZzLER
CIemeney for Alonzo J. FinIayson, a
 Proteae of Henry Ford.

Washington, June 1g.-The president today cOmmuted to one year and a day a five year sentence imposed upoE A1onzo J. Finlayson, a 22 year old protege of Henry Ford, for embezzle- ment of $10,0G0 from the First Na- tional bank of Amsterdam N r., where he was formerly employed With allowances for good behavior Ffnlay- son will be released early net year The Amsterdam bank was closed by the comptroller of the currency two years ago and during the investigation that followed Finlayson's embezzle- ment was discovered Tn the mean time the youth had gone to work for the automobile manufacturer. MT Ford became interested in the case sent an attorney to aid in the defense and, after Finlayson's conviction and confinement in the federal penitentiary at Atlanta. urged his pardon by the president. Judge Ray of the United States district court at Syracuse, who imposed the sentence, also wrote the president recommending that it be frightened. Finlayson was an orphan who lived with. I1is wealthy grand. mother in Amsterdam and, on a banl clerks salary, associated with the richest young men of the city.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20
DANRURY PosToFFIcE
 SAFE BLOWN OPEN While Policemen Were PafroIlino Beats Nearby-Booty Valued at $1,o91.

Danbury, Conn, June 19.-The Dan bury postoffice was entered by burg lars early this morning and the safe in which stamps and supplies are kept blown open. The postofdce is situated near the corner of Main street and Library place, directly in the rear of the Library building in the heart of the business section. Policemen were patrolling beats only a few hun dred feet away, yet so far as can be ascertained only one person heard the explosion. The burglars made a clean getaway and the evidence of their crime was not discovered until the clerks arrived at the post offlce about 6 o'clock this morning.
 The burglars are believed t9 have concealed themselves in the lobby of the building when the office closed at 6 o'clock Sunday evening. They open ed a door leading into the postodlce by means of jimmy and in a sinoi- lar manner pried open the general delivery window, near which the safe stood. They were expert Craftsmen and did their work so cleanly that nothing except the safe was disturb ed. Both doors of the safe were blown from their hinges. The booty secured by the burglars amounts to $1 091 76 of which $250 was in cash and the remainder in postage stamps.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20
CONGRESSMAN TILsoN TO
 REPORT FOR ROLL GALL
Will Then Request Leave of Absence
 to Return to Congress.

New Haven, June 20.-Ccngressman John o. Tilson of this citl, lieuten- ant colonel in the Second regiment, said tonight that he would report for roll call at the armory tomorrow and then request leave of absence to re- turn to congress. He is here to at- tend the Yale commencement exercises
 He is not certain whether the law will allow him to hold a, paid military office and his seat in congress at the same time. If he does not have to resign from the guard, Colonel Tilson said he would ask for leave of ab- sence from congress and join his reg fTnent
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20
TROOPS TO REPORT AT
 ARMoRIEs THIS MORNING.
May Be Dismissed Pending Further
 Developments.

Hartford, Conn, June 1s.-Reports received tonight by Adjutant General George M. Cole from various officers throughout the state indicated that the Connecticut National guard will mobiI- ize without the slightest hitch tomor- row mornin gat 8 o'clock. Whether the troops will be moved at once to Man tic, or whether they will be dismissed pending further developments, the ad- jutant general could not say tonight.
 All the land forces in the state, ex- cept the coast artillery corps and the First Separate company will report at the various armories, the number of men under arms being nearly 5000.
 Reports were received from several cities saying that there was rush of recruits. It is probable that many of the companies will be recruited to war strength at once.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20
ILLUsIoNED MExIcANs IN
 MATAMoRos ARE REJOICING
In Belief That a Small Band of Mexi- cans Compelled American Troops to Retire.

Brownsville, Tex, June 1e-Mexi- cans in Matamoros are rejoicing today in the belief that a small band of Mexicans compelled 300 soldiers to re- cross from Mexican territory into the eUnited States early yesterday, accord ing to reports received here today. General James Parker. who command ed the American forces on the fourth punitive expedition, announced his confidence in the statement of General Ricaut that he would use his forces to exterminate bandits.