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New Britain herald., 1916-06-12
EIGHT TYPHOID CASES
Health Authorities Alarmed and Fear Epidemic Will Result Unless Every Precaution Is Taken at Once.

Superintendent T. B. Reeks of the Health department has been aroused by the discovery of eight cases of typhoid fever in the city and today is making strenuous efforts to trace them to their source. Five cases were reported this morning and one of the three cases previously reported proved fatal Five of the cases are in the vicinity of Sexton street, one is on Booth street, one on Glen street and another on South Main street. The death was on Booth street.
 Realizing that eight cases of ty- phoid at this season of the year might forecast an epidemic, the de- partment is following every clue to reach the source of the disease. Milk Inspector Radcliff is probing milk on the farms which sold to the houses where typhoid has cropped up and Dr. ReekS urges all householders to boil milk before using It. Unless stringent action is taken an epidemic is liable to sweep the city. Dr. Reeks does not wish to be regarded in the role of an alarmist but he realizes the seriousness of the situation and wishes every precaution taken.
 Dr. Reeks also urges physicians to report immediately any suspected cases of typhoid.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-12
1900 Russians Captured.

Berlin, June 12, via. London, D. m. -Russian troops attempted to ad vance northeast of Buczacz Galacia, and were repulsed, the war office an- nounced today. More than 1900 Rus sians were captured.
 The statement follows:
 Eastern front: German and Austro- Hungarian troops belonging to the army of General Von Bothmer repulsed Russian detachments which were advancing northeast of Buczacz, on the Stripa. More than 1900 Rus sians remained in our hands. Other wise the situation of the German troops is unchanged. Western front: In the Champagne, north of Perthes, German reconnoiter- ing attachments penetrated French positions. and after a short fight took three officers and more than 100 men prisoner, captured four machine guns, and returned to their own trenches in accordance with our plans.
 "On both sides of the Mouse (Ver- dun front) the artillery was very &C., tive. The situation is unchanged.
 German Attack Repulsed.
 Paris June 12, 11:45 a. m.-Ger- man infantry attacked Frencn posi- tions west of Fort Vaux on the Yer dun front, last night The assault failed entirely, the official report of today says.
 The Germans continued their heavy bombardment in the region north of Souville and Tavannes Forts.
 West of the Mouse, there was a heavy artillery action in the vicinity of Chattancourt
 The text of the statement follows:
 ITO the, west of Soissons our artil- lery has destroyed works of the enemy and brought about an explosion within his mines.
 "On the left bank of the River Mouse there has been bonn ba rdment in the region of Chattancourt. On the right bank of the river the artillery fighting has been very intense in the sectors north of Souville and Tavannes
 Last night an attack upon our trenches to the west of Fort VauX was completely repulsed.
 'There has been no happening of importance on the remainder of the front"
New Britain herald., 1916-06-12
Japanese in Raid on Ranch.

Laredo, Tex, June 12.-George Con- over, an American cowboy who, with Arthur Meyers, was captured yester- day by the Mexican bandits who raid ed the T. A. Coleman ranch an San Samuel, arrived in Laredo today after a thirty mile trip on foot.
 COnOver said the band which sought to drive eighty head of horses across the border was composed of five Mex jeans and two Japanese. The Japanese, he said, were later captured by de facto government troops. Conover said he was treated well by the Mexi cans but the two Japanese wanted to hang him.
 The bandits left Conover and Meyers at a secluded place and told the Am ericans to await their return. The Americans fled, hiding in the brush when the Mexicans came back to look for them.
 A number of armed citizens and state rangers were dispatched to Webb, Texas, north of here, today, when it was reported that railroad bridges were being burned. The report was found grOundless but the rangers took in custody two Mexicans supposed to have been connected with the band participating in the Coleman ranch raid.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-12
NEW BRITAIN TRUST
 WILL DOUBLE STOCK
Stockholders Will Meet on June 19 to Increase Capital Stock From
 $2OO,OOO to $4OO, ,OOO.

The directors of the New Britain Trust company have called a. special meeting of the stockholders to be held on Monday, June 19, for the pur- pose of voting to increase the capital stock from $200,000 to $400,000. The stock transfer books are to be closed from June 13 to June 30, both days inclusive.
 This banking house, although one of the city's younger financial institu- tions, is one of it's strongers and since it organization in 1907 has had a steady, healthy growth. The bank conducts general banking business and is authorized to act as executor, administrator, guardian, assignee or receiver. At the last meeting, with the capital of $200,000, surplus and profits were reported at $30O,000.
 The officers of this prosperous bank are: w. E. Atwood, president; L. Hoyt Pease, vice president; Raymond R. Healey, assistant treasurer, and Frank G. Vibberts, treasurer and secretary.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-12
UNION MFG. co. BUYS LAND

Hattie Rogers ct al. today trans ferred 8 tract of land so by 250 feet on the north side of Church street to the Union Manufacturing Co. The property is directly east of the factory and adjoins the railroad on the north. Questioned this afternoon in regard to the purchase President A. F. Cor bin said the tract was one acquired from the Rogers Estate some time ago and the formal transfer has just been made. He denied that the company is planning to utilize it at present for a factory extension.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-12
OPPOSE B. & M. PLAN
Minority Stockholders Object to Any
 Extension of Time.

Boston, June 12.-The petition of the Boston and Maine railroad for an extension of one year in the time all lowed for reorganization under the act passed in this state last year was opposed at a hearing before the pub lie service commission today Con- rad w. Crooker, representing the Minority Stockholders Protective As sociation, said the petition should be refused unless the directors could give some assurance of success in their ef- forts at reha abilitation. Counsel for the directors argued against the necessity of discussing the proposals now under consideration.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-12
Anxiety In Washington.

Washington, June .12.-Increasing excitement and anti-tAm erican feeling throughout northern Mexico is de- scribed in today's dispatches to the state department. In many cases it was said al the department, the Car ranza authorities appear to be indif- ferent to what is going on.
 Neither details of the reports nor information as to the points heard from were made public, on the ground that the work of American Consuls would be handicapped.
 Officials made no attempt to con- ceal their anxiety over the situation which apparently is crystallizing in the northern Mexican states.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-12
JAPANESE PARTICIPATE
 IN TEXAS RANCH RAID
American Cowboy and Pal Outwit KIdnapers and Return to Safety After Walking Thirty Miles-Miners ersecution-Juarez Commander Is Called Suddenly to Headquarters.

New York, June 12.-Zapata, con- sidered by Mexicans as the most for midable factional leader now opposing the Carranza government is encamped with large body of well equipped men within thirty, miles of Mexico City and an attack on the capital is expected at any time, according to Howard l.. Francis, an engineer, re- gently connected with the Mexican City Tramway company, who arrived here today on the steamship Morro Castle from Havana
 MT. Francis said that he left Mex lco in a hurry"- to avoid arrest, sus- plcion being directed against him on account of his activity to secure the release of H. A. Dunn, chief engineer Of the tramway company-a British controlled rganization-WhO was seized and thrown into jail three weeks ago. He added that the charges against MT. Dunn were not made pub lie.
 MT. Francis described business con- ditions in Mexico as "chaotic."
New Britain herald., 1916-06-12
BIG FIGHTER COMMISSIONED. Pennsylvania Now in Navy Yard at
 Norfolk, Va.

Norfolk, Va, June 12.-The new super r-dreadnought Pennsylvania came to the Norfolk Navy Yard today from her builders at Newpork News, and was commissioned in the United States Navy, with Captain H. B. Wilson commanding. Next week she will go to Philadelphia to receive a silver service.
 With her 12-inch rifles, four tor pedo tubes and 22 five-inch guns, the Pennsylvania is considered by Ameri- can experts the most powerful war ship afioat. She displaces 32,OOO tons and made slightly more than twenty-one knots an hour on her speed trials.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-12
NON-PARTISAN LEAGUE FOR < COP. NATIONAL CAMPAIGN
LEAD MERIDEN POLICE
 WILD CHASE; ;PAY TODAY
Four New Britain Joyriders Get Fines Amounting
 to $141.25.

1 Five New Britain young men, Mar
 tin Busch Frank Dionne, Arthur So-
 rel, alias Walter Nave, Joseph Sulli- | van and Peter Cook were arraigned in
 the Meriden police court this morn ing on various charges including drunkenness, breach of the peace, resisting an officer and reckless driv- ing. Attorney P. T. O'Brien defend ed them and each entered a plea of
 guilty. The fines meted out ranged from S5 and costs to $35 and costs
 each and tota1led s141.25.
 Cook, who was charged with reck-
 less driving and failing to stop when
 ordered to do so by an officer, was
 fined $35 and costs, the costs being
 $7.85 in his case and S5.85 in each
 of the others. Sullivan and Dionne were each charged with intoxication,
 breach of the peace and resistance and were fined $25 and costs each. Busch was charged with drunkenness and breach of the peace and was fined $15 and costs. while Sorel, alias Nave, was fined $10 and costs on a breach of the peace charge.
 It was brought out in court this morning that Sullivan and Dionne were the real ringleaders in the trouble and that they came to Mer- iden Saturday night on the train. At Meriden they joined a party of fun makers and their enthusiast grew as the midnight hour approached. Off, ficer Ekdahl arrested Dionne and Sullivan and, placing them in an auto mobile, headed for police headquar- ters. When near station the two men made a dash for liberty and in try ing to restrain them the officer fell to the ground and sprained his knee cap. The two New Britainites raced back down the street and jumped into an auto drivert by Cook and in which the other local men were rid ing that had been following them.
 Cook is alleged to have turned on full speed and raced through the cen- ter of the city at forty miles an hour. Officer Custy tried to stop them, but was advised to seek an- other climate whereupon he hailed 1 another jitney and gave chase. On Brooks street they fled from the car, but Sullivan was caught. The names of the others were learned and Officer Strolls and Meehan arrested Dionne and Sullivan here. Officers Richard son and Nealon arrested Busch and Sore1 later and all were turned over to the Meriden authorities.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-12
BODY FOUND ON TRACK.
Unidentified Man Is Thought to Have
 Fallen From Train.

Stamford, June 12.-The body of an unidentified man believed to have belonged in Danbury was found be- side the tracks of the New Haven railroad here today with his head crushed.
 It is thought he may have fallen from and been run over by train He was apparently about 25 years old and his hat and clothing bore the name of Danbury firm. His linen bore the laundry mark e. IT," The body is being held for Identification.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-12
Miners Flee Persecution.

Columbus, N. M., June PA party of American mining men, including several merchants from Cusihuiria chi c and Chihuahua are said to have reached General John J. Pershing's camp at Nanniquipa, Mex, on their way to the border to escape persecu- ton by MeXicans opposed to the pres ence of American troops. The infor- matlon was brought here today by truck drivers from Cases Grandes.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-12
OHIO COURT UPHELD.

Washington, June 12.-The supreme court of the United States today af- frmed the action of the Ohio supreme court in holding that the Sprague con- gressional re-districting law, enacted bv the 1915 legislature had been re- healed by an adverse referendum vote of the people.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-12
SWEDISH STEAMER SUNK.

London, June 12, SAG a. m.-The Swedish steamer Emmy has been de- stroyed by a mine off Falsterbo, ac- cording to a Reuter- despatch from Malmo, Sweden. The despatch says that one of the crew was killed by the explosion and four others were drowned The Emmy was a vessel of 496 tons, built in 1872.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-12
ACTON DAVIES DEAD.

New York, June 12.-Word was re- ceived here today of the death of Ac- ton Davies, former dramatic critic of the New York Evening Sun and re- gently literary adviser to leading the atrical managers. He died shortly after midnight at Chicago. He was in his fOrty-siXth year.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-12
DEMOCRATIC PARTY IS PAYING
 WONDERFUL TRIBUTE ID W|LSO
SUCCESSOR TO HUGHES
 PROBABLY A DEMOCRAT
President Wilson Would Like to Appoint John
 w. Davis.

Washington, June 12.-Selection of a successor to Charles E. Hughes on the supreme court already is be- ing considered by President Wilson. Attorney General Gregory probably will be called into conference in a day or two and the appointment may be made within the next two weeks. AL though the supreme court adlourns to- day until October, department of jus tice officials are anxious that new justice be appointed quickly, so that he can give consideration during the summer months to cases now pend ing.
 It is understood that the president would like to appoint John w.. Davis, solicitor general, but may be deterred from doing so because MT. Davis pre- pared a number of cases now pending for the department of justice. SeV- eral messages urging the appointment of former President Taft have been received but the president is expected to name a democrat, since the court now has five republicans and three democrats.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-12

Archibald T. James Was Worried
 Over Financial Troubles,

Philadelphia, June 12.-Archibald T. James, 48 years old, who for many years operated one of the largest theatre ticket agencies in this city, committed suicide today.
 Business reverses involving large sums prompted MT. James to end his life, according to statement of his son.
 MT. James was known to theatrical people all over the country.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-12
Found No Bandits

Mercedes, Tex, June 12-Reports that thirty horsemen had crossed the Rio Grande south of Donna are de- clared to be untrue by Capt. FIaines and Lieut.. Glass of Troop c, Third Cavalry who returned here today aft CT an investigation last night. They found no trace of bandits.
 The report that American soldiers engaged with Mexicans across the river
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New Britain herald., 1916-06-12
SURVIVORS LANDED.

Ymuiden, Netherlands, June 12, Via. London, 11:10 a. m.-Fifteen members of the crew of the Nor wegian steamer Bur- 1,942 tons, have been landed here. They report that their ship was sunk by either a mine Of a torpedo.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-12

Washington, June 12.-Rearrange- ment of seats was the only evidence of the resignation of Justice Hughes shown today in the supreme court. Justice Van Devanter succeeds MT. Hughes as the fourt associate in point of service, Justice Brandeis took the seat on the extreme right ot the chief justice, esta blishing the record of being the first justice to sit only one day in the new members seat on the extreme left.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-12
Great ThrORg Gathering St. Louis Despite | of Contest for Head Ticket.
STRONG PLANKS 20
 PLATFORM OF I

Foreign Relations, Mexican Situa Preparedness and Tariff VIII
 Principal Items For Discussi Cummings of Connecticut Nal Presidents Choice for Chairmd National Committee.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-12

St. Louis, Mo, June 12.-Prel ary to the opening of the demos national convention the membe the national committee are hen day to meet and pass upon the arrangements for the convei whose 1902 delegates are to nan party ticket. The committee als before it. five contests, three of involve the seats of the national mitteemen from the District o lumb bia, Hawaii and Texas. Ar contest involves the seat of a gate from Hawaii and the fifth test embraces a protest agains seating of the six delegates froI District of Columbia.
 We expect a short session committee said Chairman Mcq '@The convention arrangements 1 perfected and the contests befo| committee should be speedily s We have made a change in ouI vention program. The first < will be held Wednesday wherl temporary chairman will makA keynote speech and the comr8 will be appointed. The next dI convention will hear the speech permanent chairman and addreH prominent democrats. "On Friday there will be a ing session, when the platforn be read and adopted and on night we will name the ticket.
 National Chairman McComhA a conference with Senator Wilm Stone, who will be the chairT# the resolutions committee
 Stone brought with him from 8 ington certain drafts of more ant blanks that have been sketM M some details by President WilsS S his advisers in congress and M cabinet.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-12

Czernowitz, the objective of the Russian drive on this part of the front, W1s in possession of the Rus sians for some. time early in the war but they were compelled to evacuate the city during the progress of the Austro-German offensive:
 Zalesczyky is on the River Dneister, thirty miles northwest of Czern oWitz.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-12
March on CzernOWitz Which They
 Evacuated Early in War
TEUT0NS CAPTURE 1,5OO MEN
Germans Make Infantry Charges on French Positions West of Fort VauX But Are RepuIsed, According to Paris.

Petrograd, June 12, via London, 4:27 p. m.-Russian troops yesterday approached the outskirts of Czerno- Witz the capital of Bukowina, the war office announced today
 The statement also says the Russian troops attacked the bridgehead at Zalesczyky.
 AS the Russians drew near Czerno- witz, the report says, there were nu- merous explosions caused by the Aus trians within the city.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-12
Principal PIanks.


 The principal blanks that
 presentation to the platform q
 tee are foreign relations, thu
 ican situation, preparedness al
 tariff. The foreign relations
 will set forth the unprecedents
 ditions that have arisen as d
 of the war and it will be poin| that while President Wilson h| us from strife he has also mail a neutrality both strict and II
 The plank on the Mexican sa will develop that this questidS been approached with the idea oS ing peace not only with the 1a Republic but to maintain peace5 her own borders.
 On the question of preparedra platform will assert that the has met the demands of the wide situation by an advanced of preparedness of the navy sa enlargement of the army and organization of the national gS
 The tariff plank will point d8 the reduction of tariff duties the income from that source k nal times would meet the nN the government is an achievelS the democratic party.
 May Choose Cummings ChaiI
 The national committeemM M awaiting an intimation from N dent Wilson as to whom he wo fer as the chairman of the col to succeed MT. McCombs, who his retirement. It IS that word has been sent to F @z Wilson asking him to suggest of a. chairman who would be able to him, that the new co may act upon the suggestion diatelv after the final session Committeeman 8 that if President Wilson's ch within the committee membe probably will be Vice CT Homer Cummings of Connecti Cummings said that he would ] candidate for the office, but lpon would serve.
 A sharp contest was anticip ore the committee today ov should be seated as national eeman from Texas. Thon,a ormerly of Missouri, has against the seating of WiIliaI iexter. There Is trouble fri off Hawaii. A protest has bed against the seating of one of six delegates and w. P. Ja contested the reelection of J. son as national committeeman presidents of democratic clu entered a protest against the of National Committeeman
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-05
SUNDAY
LOCAL X. OF p.

Waterville knights of Pythas observed
Memorial Sunday with appropriate exer-
cises Sunday afternoon. The members Of
Havelock Lodge gathered at their Castle
hall at o'clock and at 2.30, headed by
the Waterville Military Band and escorted
by Bayard Co. in full dress uniform,
marched to Pine Grove cemetery, where
the graves of the q deceased members
of the lodge were decorated. The line then
formed again and marched back to the
Castle hall, where an address was deliv-
cred by Justice Warren c. Philbrook,
past grand chancellor Of Maine. Justice
Philbrook's message was primarily to
Pythians, and while in the nature of a
memorial, in accordance with the general
purpose of the gathering, was likewise a
clear statement of the duties of Pythians
to others and to the order. In the alb
sence Of Chancellor Commander James
E. Jackson, Vice Chancellor Francis NJ
Joseph presided over the exercises. A
number of visiting Pythians were pres
ent and participated in the ceremonies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-05
Colby Defeats Bates
in Exhibition Game
atGardiner Saturday

Gardiner, Me-, June 4.-(SpeciaD.-Co
defeated Bates Saturday afternoon on
Quimby field in their annual exhibition
game by a score of to 0. Three Bates
pitchers were used and the offerings OF
all proved equally easy for the Colby
batsmen, while Gateey proved something
Of puzzle to connect with safely. Har-
vey retired in the beginning of the third
by being hit in the head with a pitched
ball. Pervere, who went in, remained
for three innings when he was replaced
by Davidson. During this time he was
touched up for two runs and three hits.
Dave" Jared no better and gave six
safeties and two runs.
Ashworth started the scoring when his
liner TO left took freak bound and rolled
under the fence. Ordinarily this would
have been good for two-bagger at the
most They tailed again in the fifth on
Smiths double and an error. Knox scor-
ed in the next on errors by the Bates In
field. Colby secured her final runs in the
seventh on two singles. base on balls
and sacrifice fly. Gately the old Tufts
boxman, was master of the situation at
eli times and let Bates down with but
two singles Davis was the only one who
solved his delivery. The summary:
CoIRy