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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18

Erie Railroad officials at Greenville.
Pa, receivd a chick for so cents from
an elderly woman who wrote that
many years ago she had defrauded the
company out of that amount.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18

Lieut.. Ger. Baden Powell, founder Of
the Boy Scouts. ksued a statemere de-
nying he had been executed for treason,
or that he is q prisoner IN the Tower
OF London on a charge Of espionage, as
reported In American newspapers:
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18

The forty-third annual session of
the National Conference on Charities
and Correction closed at Indianapolis,
lid, after seven days of sectional
meetings and general sessions.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18

Mrs. Franklin MaoVsaah, wife of
the former secretary of the treasury,
died at her home at Washington after
q long illnsss, She was Miss Emily
Eames of Chicago, before her mar
rage.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18

Levi P. Morton, vice. president of the
United States. 1885, 1898, celebrated his
gznd birthday at his home in New
York
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18

No hositilities between American
marines and Santo Domingo rebels
nave followed the EVACUATION of the
capital by the revolutionists and its
occupation by American forces.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18

Since Jan. I, newspapers and peri
odicals to the number of 1885 publish
ed in Germany hve< gone out of busi-
ness.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18

A decree has been issued in France
prohibiting the importation of all
foreign alcohols and liquors into
France and Algeria except those for
the account of the Government
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18

Joint exercises by all government
department will be held on the White
House grounds Flag Day, June IA.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18

China has coFnpletsd arrangements
Tor a $3,000.000 loan with the Interna-
tional Banking Corporation.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18

Three Mexican bandits raided the
stock farm Of John P. Sewell, south of
Mercedes, Tex, taking several head Of
stock and a number of saddles. SOL
diers began search for the raiders.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18

:. ?. Morgan & Company deposits
at the Assay office at New York.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18

Unifieation of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church and the Methodist Episco-
pal Church South was Endorsed almost
unanimously by the Methodist General
Conference at Saratoga Springs, N. z.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18

Southern Pacific officials stated ot
Houston, Texas, that the wrecking Of
the Sunset Limited at Fort Hancock,
was accidental, and not the work of
Mexican bandits. Three negro pas
sengers were injured in the wreck,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18

The s3rd annual New York state
Consregationalst convention opened a
three-day session at Binghamton, N,
~.
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-06-23
FRIDAY, JUNE %, 1916
Is Teddy Ready?

President Wilson has held back the
dogs of war and used every force OF
mind and morals to keep the country out
of war, the boys out of the trenches and
the graves and mothers from mourning.
The action of Gen. Obregon in forcing
President Carranza to notify the United
States soldiers in Mexico that they
would be fired upon if they moved any
direction except northward, has made a
crisis which President Wilson has met
by calling out the militia in all the
States to guard the border while the
regular army may be used for effective
service in Mexico. The efforts of the
United States troops in Mexico to cap
ture Villa and shis bandits has met with
nc cooperation from the Mexican auth
critics.
There is a strong and popular senti-
ment for militant display and glory in
many persons. Excitement and parade
is what some live on. 1t is the general
opinion among the masses that if Theo>
dore Roosevelt were President this
country would have been at war months
ago. President Wilson has been be-
rated mostly because of his lack of mill
tant spirit. The crisis along the Next
can border now warrants the calling out
of the militia. Many have been parad-
ing in demonstrations for preparedness.
To march in street parades and keep up
the social display in the National Guards
is very entertaining. Now that the acid
test is being given by President Wilson
it will be seen how much of the criticism
sc 49,. =. -.I.Asa.I IL L.
riotism.
Where is Teddy and his boys? Are
they prepared? Why do they not en-
list at once together with others and
prove themselves to be true Progress
sives? Are they patriots or only hot
air politicians?
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-06-23

With Woodrow Wilson and Thomas
Marshall re-nominated by reclamation at
the st. Louis convention. the only vote
of interest at the big Democratic gather
ing was on the question of the woman
suffrage plank. The Suffragists fought
for a straight-out endorsement of equal
suffrage, but the plank adopted is SINH
lar to that of the Republicans and favors
the principle of woman suffrage. leav-
ing the question to be settled by the in
dividual states. The vote on this dues-
ton was SSS 1-2 for and 1S1 IL against.
The New Jersey delegated voted II for
the suffrage plank and 10 against it,
with seven not voting. James r. Nj
gent, the Essex County leader, led the
fight in the convention against woman
suffrage and was one of four delegates
to sign a minority report of the resolu-
lions committee against such a plank.
4 4 4
The June term of the Court of Errors
and Appeals opened at the State House
yesterday with Chancellor Walker and
Chief Justice Gummere presiding. There
were 125 cases on the calender for ar
gument. The ceremony attracted scores
of lawyers and others to the big Supreme
Court room. One of the most interest
ing causes to be argued is the appeal
of the State in the suit against Brew
ster and Scott, the Bergen County con
tractors, who were convicted in Mercer
County of refusing to obey the subpoe-
mas of the Legislature Road Investi-
eating Committee of 1914. The decision
below was against the State and it ap-
pealed.
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-06-23

The enthusiastic democrats in this
region believe that President Wilson will
give Charles f. Hughes, the republican
candidate a close and needed ''shave''
next November.
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-06-23
Note of Thanks

! wish 10 thank all neighbors and friends for
tntlf assistance and sympathy !. the death
oi my husband, also his fellow workmeu for
their greatfnl RENE mbrance and tribute.
MRS. ELL M. ToRToN.
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-06-23
Note of Thanks

We wish to thank all friends and uaiohnors
for their sympathy and assistance AT the deafn
OF husband and father.
MRS. JOSEPH PoULsoN
MRS. CLARK w
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-06-23

the way for the more extended political
warfare, "to drive the enemy from the
trenches"
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-06-23

Practically the entire Department of
the Adjutant General was removed from
the State House to the State Camp
Grounds at Sea Grit Yesterday. This
was done to enable Adjutant General
Sadler and his aides to handle the work
at close range during the time the troops
are in regular military service pursuant
TO the call of President Wilson.
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-06-23

Italians of Newark rendered a banquet
to State Senator Walter f. Edge on
Monday evening as a means of showing
their support for him as a Republican
candidate for the nomination for Cover
nor. The dinner was under the aus
pices of the Italio-American Republican
League of Essex County. Senator Edge
delivered an address in which he dis
cussed the issues of the campaign and
emphasized his declaration in favor of
q real business-ike state government.
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-06-23

Estimates Furnished. Prone 32-R12
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-12

In asking for a federal investi-
cation OF the Lawyers Trust"
Tuesday, Mayor Fawcett made the
following formal statement:
Raps Them Hard.
"The bakery trust boosted the
price of bread and the milk trust
the price of milk. The sugar
trust robbed us on our sugar and
the beef trust skinned us every
time it skinned carcass. The
egg trust boosted the price Of
eggs and the fish trust boosted
the price of fish. The oil trust
gouged us on our gasoline, and
the wooden trust robbed us on our
clothes. The cotton trust boosted
cotton, and then soaked us double
for cottolene and crisco. The
combines have boosted food,
clothing, shelter, transportation
and telephones, and cleanliness is
struck a collar plexus by the soap
trust boosting the price of soap.
All the American people had to
contemplate with satisfaction was
the principle for liberty and JUS
tice as promulgated in the consti-
tuition, and now the lawyers OF
Pierce county have combined to
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-12
What the Terms Are
{ Omitted Press Leased IFire.O

FFl Leased TTWe) 4
WASHINGTON Dec 12-Gemanys
officials will
nations engaged be returned practically
exemptions establishment of
" Wv -
On the latter question said the situation
accepted by all bellgeens ~ ~ ~
Balkan
aneed when Gar Ferdinand
United Of
restoration the
Serbia and
The factors which said
The favorable military position Of the powers.
of
for three months. ~ --e'e
snOke the
~ 'N ~ ''Ns "i0 i'si'ie
Desire
Germany not fighting
Desire continues, to let the response
BILE for further boodshed
The terms outlined the intmed not necessarily
Ge1many's final proposition - Wv " n
1.-The important question to find peacen
said this " " WIN Pe'eT
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-12

Mayor Fawcett launched
campaign Tuesday against
the Lawyers Trust" He
declared the recent scale of
prices announced by the
Pierce County Bar assOcia-
ton is lone of the most out
rageOus combines to boost
the cost of living"
The mayor urged that Uncle
Sam should take up the lawyers
combine at the same time that he
begins investigating the in
creased cost of foods all over
America.
They're Lawyers, too.
"But it is, no use to appeal to
the department of justice 10 for
1t is made up of lawyers" said
the mayor in an official state
ment. There ought to be an ap-
peal to President Wilson that will
compel his attention"
Tacoma attorneys recently set
tied upon a scale of minimum
charges for various classes of
legal work. such as foreclosures,
divorces, and abstract investiga-
ton. They are all agreed not to
undercut this scale of prices.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-12

ress. At the same time firm
foundations have been laid for our
economic needs. Great stores OF
grain, victuals, oil and other goods
fell into our hands in Rumania.
Transport Immediately began.
"In spite of the scarcity that
existed we could have lived on our
own. but now our safety is beyond
question.
The chancellor then referred to
the fact that added to the events
on land heroic deeds of equal i'm
portanc had been accomplished By
the German submarines. He said
that the spectre of famine which
Germany's enemies had intended
to appear before Germany nov
pursues them.
He said the German empire 4
not the besieged fortress which
its adversaries had imagined, but
is now gigantic, firmly discfp-
lined camp with inexhaustible r.
sources, faithfully united with the
Austro-Hungarian, Turkish and
Bulgarian flags.
IF in spite of today's Offer
of peace and reconciliatfon.
the struggle between the NJ
lions should continue. Ger
many and her allies are 70,
solved to continue the war to
victorious end, but thox
solemnly decline every ~ y
sponsibility before humanif u
and history" was one of<4
Chancellor Bethmann Ho1k
weg's outstanding dcclnror
lions. IS
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-12

actively engaged with George M.
Sunday, son of the we'll known
evangelist, Billy Sunday, in the
sale of automobiles. But sales
manship was too tame for the
man who had won races at 90 and
100 miles an hour. In six months
Mr.. and Mrs. Hughes packed up.
Shortly afterwards he was racing
again.
Martyr to Sport.
Mrs. Hughes was in Los An
geles when news was brought to
her of the death of her husband
at Uniontown two weeks ago.
Hughie had intended to return
home for a long rest after that
race.
The widow was stricken with
grief. But along with the grief,
something else has come to Mrs.
Hughes-an undying hatred of
the sport which took as its toll
her husbands life.
my husband was slain!-that
is the word which properly ex-
presses It," says Mrs. Hughes.
HE is martyr to the thing
the world calls sport.
Is a Man-Killer.
"The shocking fate my husband
met forcefully points the reason
why autmobile racing should be
stopped. Prizefighting has been
outlawed because of its brutality,
yet racing is permitted in spite
of the fact that it yearly takes an
appalling toll Of life, not only in
drivers but amongst the spectators
as we'll -
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-12

are such that she merely wishes
the U. s. to act as courier in
transmitting them, this govern
ment will pass the proposals along
without any comment of her own.
On the other hand, IL Ger
many's proposals are such that
the U. s. itself, along with other
neutral nations, shall make pro-
posals in their own name in
Germany's behalf, the administra-
ton will study the proposal be-
fore taking action.
This does not mean, however,
that the U. s. would not transmit
the proposals under the second
plan.
These facts were officially re-
vealed at the state department
shortly after Secretary Lansing
was shown United Press dispatches
from Berlin saying that Germany
had initiated a peace move.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-12
HOW NOTE IS
HANDED ON
Press Leased wire.)


WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dec. IL.
BY handing the note to the rep
resentatives of the U. s., Spain
and Switzerland, Germany really
transmitted 1t directly to her
enemy nations.
Under existing conditions this
is the only possible course Of
diplomatic interchange between
the Central powers and the en-
tente allies.
The diplomatic representatives
OF America, Spain and Switzer.
land will forward the note to
their respective capitals.
The foreign offices. or state de.
partments, of these neutral ma.
tons will then transmit the text
to the American. Spanish and
Swiss ambassadors or ministers
at the capitals of the entente
allies.
These ambassadors will, In
turn, formally deliver the note tc
the governments of the entente
nations.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-12
Omitted Press Leused wire1


BERLIN, via Sayville wireless,
Dec. 12.-Chancellor Won Beth
mann-Hollweg's statement to the
reichstag as issued by the press
bureau, is as follows:
Chancellor Won Bethmann-
Hollweg today announced in the
reichstag that Germany, together
with her allies, Conscious of their
responsibility before God, before
their own nation and before hui
manity' had proposed this morn
ing to the hostile powers that they
enter peace negotiations"
Practically all members of par
lament appeared in answer to an
unexpected summons.
A crowded house and thronged
galleries listened in respectful sill
ence when the chancellor arose
for his speech, in which he first
outlined the extraordinary politi-
cal situation and then, insisting
upon the achievements of the CEN
trail powers, made the announce
ment which possibly may act as
the turning point in the war,
which for more than two years
has held the world under a spell.
1.-THE chancellor said 1t was for
tunate that the reichstag had not
been adjourned, but the calling of
the next meeting had been left to
the discretion of the presIdent
Hindenburg Active.
This decision" said the chan
cellor, was caused by the hope
that soon happy events in the field
would be recorded. That hope
has been fulfilled quicker almost
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-12
H0[[WEG OUTLINES ATTITUDE.

than expected. ! shall be brief,
for our actions speak for them
selves.
"Rumania had entered the war
In order to roll up our position in
the east and that of our allies. At
the same time the grand offensive
on the Somme had for it's object
the piercing of our western front
and renewed Italian attacks had
as their purpose to paralyze Aus
tria-Hungary. The situation was
serious.
But with Gods help, our
troops shaped conditions so that
they give us security which not
only is complete but still greater
than ever before.
Western Front Firm.
1.-THE west front stands firm
and in spite of the Rumanian cam
paign is outfitted with larger re-
serves of men and material than
1t had been formerly. Most eff
ficient precautions have been
taken against all Italian diver
sions. And while on the Somme
and the Karst drum-fire resound-
ed; while the Russians launched
troops against the eastern from
tier of Pennsylvania, Field Mar
shall Won Hindenburg captured the
whole western Wallachia and the
hostile capital of Bucharest,
meeting with unparalleled genius
troops which in competition with
all allies, made possible this which
hitherto was considered impos-
sible.
And Hindenburg does not rest.
Military operations are In prog
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-12

Mrs. Hughie Hughes, wild
ow Of the famous race driver
who was killed in the Union
town speedway races Dec. 2,
has launched q campaign
against ''automobile racing
MURDER"
As a direct result of her
husbands sensational death,
she intends to fight for legis-
lation preventing automobile
raciag In every sta . in the
union.
Announcement of her campaign,
in news dispatches Tues
day, is all the more interesting to
Tacomans because the famous
racer and his wife lived in this
city two years ago, when Mrs.
Hughes induced her husband to
give up temporarily the racing
game.
Settle Down in Tacoma.
Friends in Tacoma of the beau
tiful widow we'll remember her
strenuous objections to Hughes
in automobile racing.
She watched his car on the Taco
ma speedway in tense excitement.
She used every opportunity 10
point out to Hughie Hughes the
many risks of the sport.
And in 1914, after her husband
had won the Golden Potlatch race
here, and hal announced that lie
WAS through" with racing, Mrs.
Hughes heaved a great sigh of re-
lief.
They took apartments at the
Bonneville, and Hughes became
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-12
MAYOR WARS ON "[AW TRUST"

boost the price of eternal justice.
1.-THE lawyers have formed a
legal trust to stifle competition,
have adopted a schedule of fees
to which all must adhere, and
they will now proceed to soak the
seeker for justice"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-12
REPORT SENDS
WHEAT DOWN
United Press Leased Wire.)

CHICAGO, Dec. 12.-Fiftecn
minutes after the market opened,
May wheat had dropped more
than three points, due to Ger
many's offer of peace.
The grain market steadied after
shooting downward during the
first half hours trading. At
1915 a. m. May was Y point be-
low the level at 10 a. m. May and
December were steady.
The pit traders took the view
that the German proposals would
not be acceptable.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-12
PRESENT is BEST OF ALL
TIMES FOR GERMANY To-
ASK PEACE, SAYS EXPERT
BY j. w. T. MASON
United Press Historian of the War.

YORK Dec proposals for made at time
the battle
the reached another deadlock
with
enem territory practically front
knockout that David Lloyd
the British
The Germans the probably the highest position
the ware
they the center their future
ona Minor they holding check movement
break through the German defenses.
would therefore, greatly Genany advantage could be
on this basis
becoming constantly
her principal antagonists
time the British has just undergone
ton for the of carrying the bitter conclusion and
efficiency Under condi
TONS while Germany overtrown the German ntars well feel
prospect than the ceasee killing Of pporon Germans than
Frenclmen Engishmen.
indicated boundaries the But whatever
probably
final The fact Gmaiy attitude doubtless
starting point for future elaboration and possible settlement
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-12
TELLS HIS SOLDIERS

UNITED Press Leased wire.)
BERLIN, Dec. IL. - Kaiser
Wilhelm notified his troops in the
field today that he had made
peace proposals to the enemy.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-12

The name selected by Mr..
Bryan for his Carolina noun
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-12

A travelling salesman was
arrested In Milwaukee for
crossing the street diagonal
ly. The cop pulled the box
and escorted the culprit to
the station. MIR. Salesman's
house is now choking an item
in his weekly expense ac-
count which they can't UNDER
stand. 1t is: ''Bussfare,
$685."
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-12
TWO COURSES FOR u. S.

UNITED Press Leased wire.)
WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. IL.
If. Germany's peace proposals
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-12
Proposes to Neutrals That Negotiations Be Started
WOULD LET FORMER \
B0un DIARIES STAND
(UHited Press Leased Vire.)

(UHttf Press Leased WUe)
ri1> VIA SyVle wireless Dec 12loposa by
peace negotiations be entered into forthwith today
handed
many in beligelent nations
Uhacelo Won BethmamoWeg called the diplomatic
united Switzerland
handed this note to them -
Inc H text will be read in the reiag The
neutral bring these the
The propositions which Germany negotiations
corng to Geays belief appropriate
The governments Vienna
notes.
neutral power " ~ " WI wv
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-12
tain retreat, mt. Calm" is
singularly pedestrian. Why
not Ararat? Or Piffle?

Speaking of names, how about
this: Mr.. Miles Standish, Affin-
ity Spark Plug Co., Omaha, Neb.
This blamed raise of gasoline
prices simply result sfrom fool
editors advising old Rockefeller
to do his Christmas shopping
early.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-12
Talk o the Times
Greetings, is your wife still
baking bread?

The report of the city food
board reminds us that we used to
eat an egg for breakfast.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-12
Thoroly


The Trustees of this
institution are thor
oughly versed in mat
tiers of security. They
are qualified to in
vest all loa n a BILE
funds where there
can be no question
touching their safety.
You can avail your
self of these advant-
ages if you choose.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-12

And now that they know
where Villa is, none of them
seems to want him.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-12

Those folks who have lots
of money and are real sports,
like Chester Thorne, John s.
Baker, Ev. Griggs and some
others, we suppose, will give
their friends half dozen
eggs apiece for Christmas.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-12

Corncob pipes are going up in
price. They're eating corncobs
somewhere, probably.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-12
Isn't It True?

The fact that the two oldest sporting cdi-
tors In town have recently sought pastures
pew makes more apparent than ever that
The Times sports page is the best In South
west Washington.