davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08
PYTHIANS.

The regular meeting of Wauregal lodge, No. 6, K of F., was held il Pythian hall Tuesday evening witt many present The regular order o business was transacted. The supreme lodge of the Knight: of Pythias has issued call upon tho entire membership to give to wa. relief fund of S500,000, of which Con necticut is called on to give not less
 than $10000.
 To make the fund a popular sub-
 scription the contribution of-one dol lar by each man has been suggested
 but it is anticipated that much larger
 contributions will be made by mem
 A war relief commission has been
 esta blished which operated from the
 office of the supreme lodge. Under it's
 direction 100000 letters are being
 Der in the United States, Canada. Alaska and Canal Zone and the ter ritcrial possessions of the United States.
 Each state has war relief coun- cil and each lodge a local unit to for ward the work.
 The personnel of the Connecticut council is: Grand Chancellor Charles H. Brewer, New Haven; Grand Vice Chancellor, Nehemiah Gandee. South Norwalk: Grand Keeper of Records and Seal George F. Wright. Hartford: supreme represen ta tives Thomas w Mitchell. New Britain: Vincent M King, Bridgeport.
 The council is urging each lodge to give quickly. The method of raising the money will be left to the individ- ual lodge.
 The disbursement of the fund will be made by a special commission ap- pointed for that purpose. Aid will be given first to sick and wounded mem bers on the firing line or in the train ing camps. Next it will be given for families of those who may meet death, or become incapacitated. Aid will al- so be extended to the Red Cross and given the Young Mems Christian association in its army and navy work. !ished for the recording of members names in service, and the name, num- Der and location of his lodge, tha ommunication may be facilitated with friends at home.
 When the first Liberty loan was called for the insurance department ,f the Knights of Pythians bought s5o,0o0 in bonds. Many of the 7,0o9 lodges bought bonds and many more are expected to respond o the second call.
 Many grand and subordinate lodges | Ire engaged in other lines of endea- TOT to "do their bit" in this. unde i ;aking. especially aiding the Red Cross in many different ways.
 Members of the order throughout | he country are entering the various | of the army and navy ser | ice in large numbers.
 Tn this state members are endeavor- ng to raise funds to purchase an ann ,ulance for the One Hundred and l second regiment. U. S. A. In Massa- husetts the members are engaged in l.
 similar effort.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08
DAUGHTERS OF VETERANS.

Clara Barton Tent, No. :, Daughters of Veterans, met at the Buckingham Memorial, Tuesday evening at 7.30 and was called to order by the president, Mabel E. George, The usual routine of business was transacted. One ap- plication was received.- One candidate was favorably voted on. The initia- tion was postponed to the third Tues day, the next meeting night. For the good of the order Comrades Saunders and Starr spoke very encouragingly to the Daughters viistor,-Mrs. Bar rows. the past president of Los An geles, California Daughters of Neter- ans, and also delegate at large to the National convention recently held at Boston. spoke to the Daughters, wish ing them every success and would put this visit to Norwich, Connecticut in her report when she arrived back in California.
 Norwich was the childhood home of Mrs Barrows and she was much pleas ed with the reception she received and was also much. pleased to be able to visit the youngest tent in Connecti- cut and seeing the good work they are doing for the Old Veterans.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08
TEN TONS OF MAIL MATTER
Amount Handled by R. F. D. CarrieFs During the Month of August-Local Postofiee Department Com pletes Special Count for Washington Ofhcals = Ten Thousand Pounds of Parcel Post Matter Received and Distributed.

Nearly ten tons of mail matter, all classes, were handled during the rAonth of August by the R. F. D. carriers starting from the local post office. This statement is based on a special count of the weight and postage in each class kept by. the local officials for the postal officials at Washington. In all there are nine R. 2. D. carriers starting from the local office so that it will be seen at a glance that each car ried handled on the average of little over a ton of mall matter during the month.
 This is the first tine that the local 'off1ce has been asked to keep a count for the whole month. The count has generally been for fifteen days in each quarter. The count shows that dur ing the month a total of 83,362 pack ages and letters were handled and the total weight of all classes handled is 19.063 pounds, ounces. The total post age on all classes handled is $11e29e
 A summary of the count, weight and postage follows:
 The Count. First class delivered .......... 32,001 First class collected ......... 16,7S7 Parcel post delivered ........ 2,245 Parcel post collected .......... 513 Total all classes delivered. 65, 77O
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08
OWLe.

the regular meeting of Norwich nest, ENo. 13s8, O. O. O., held in Owls hall Tuesday evening. The attendance was large. A lively debate on inn portart subjects pertaining to the good of the order was held and will be continued at the next meeting. The debates are held\ for the purpose of bringing forth every phase of a ques- ton which may arise.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08
REBEKAHS.

ts The regular meeting of Hope Re- sbekah lodge, No. 21, I. O. O. F., was
 held Wednesday evening in Odd Eel lows hall with a large number in at tendance. Mrs. Kate M. Tottey. of Springfield, noble grand, presided at the meeting. The sixty-sixth snni- .Fersary of the order will be observed on Friday, September 21, with a whist for the benefit of the Red Cross. The regular routine of business was trans acted.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08
FORESTERS.

The regular meeting of Court Sa- chem, No. a4, F. of A.. was held in Foresters' hall Thursday evening with a good number in attendance. The routine of business was transacted and one candidate was initiated. The summer season being nearly finished the court will enter upon the fall social activities which have been planned. At the next meeting of the court the annual election of officers will take place.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08
CHILDREN'S SCHOOL NEEDS FROM SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS
School Hosiery

Boys Black Ribbed Hosiery,
 sizes 6 to 10-price a pair. -. 15c Girls Black Ribbed Hosiery,
 sizes to 91a-price a pair. 15c Children's Black Ribbed Hos iery, sizes to 9k-price pair 19c Children's Black Ribbed Hos- iery, sizes s to 9k price a pair ............... 25e Black Ribbed Hosiery for boys and girls-price a pair. ....... 29e
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08
School Handkerchiefs

Children's White Hemstitched Handkerchiefs-a 31ac each, 3 for 10c.
 Children's White Hemstitched Handkerchiefs-at Sc each, for 25c.
 Children's Colored Border Hem stitched Handkerchiefs-at 5c each. for 25c.
 Children's Colored Border Hem stitched Handkerchiefs-at 5c each, for 25c.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08
Hairbow Ribbons

Plain Taffeta Ribbon, 3k inches wide. black. white and colors- price yard Moire Taffeta Ribbon. 3h
 inches wide, black, white and coiors-price yard. ........... Moire Taffeta Ribbon, 4A inches wide, black, white and colors-price yard. ........ Brilliant Taffeta Ribbon. 5A inches wide, black. white and colors-price a yard. .......... z Moire Taffeta Ribbon, 5h inches wide, black, white and colors-price . yard. ..........
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08
INCREASING FOOD SUPPLY.
Many Employees of New Haven Rail- road Are. Raising War Gardens Along Right of..Way.@ -t

Many employees of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroat company have utilized the opportunity presented by the company last spring and are raising "War@Gardens'' along the railroads right of way and on other vacant -property of the company
 The land is leased to the employees
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08
New Voters to Be Made.

Now is the time to hand in your application to be made a voter this fall and the registrars of voters and their assistants Twill receive applications un- til Thursday. September 18th. No ap- plication can be received afted five o'clock, Thursday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08
Unclaimed Letters.

The list of unclaimed letters in the Norwich postof11ce for the week end ing Sept. 8. 1917. is as follows: Miss Ella M. Benv1e, Hans Goetz. Walter Risginski. James Roche, Frederick & Sharpe, H. Watrous, R. F. D.. H. c. Wilcox.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08
. ORDER OF PROTECTION.

the regular meeting of Thames lodge No. 326, N. E. O. P, held Tuesday ev- ening. The reports of the officers were read and accepted. There was a good attendance
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08
WHITE CROSS COUNCIL
 ELECTS OFFICERS John H. Carney chosen Grand Knight For Ensuina Year.

White Cross council, No. 13, Knights of Columbus, held Q largely attended meeting Friday evening, it being the opening meeting of the fall season. A great deal of important business was transacted, promising a season of great activities in Columbianism in
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08
ODD FELLOWS

The regular meeting of Shetuclxet
 | lodge, No. 27, I. O. O. F., was held on Tuesday evening with a large number present. Routine business was trans
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08
Knit Underwaists

The Acorn" Knit Underwaists for boys and girls, all sizes at ............... .............. 19c The Nazareth" Knit Under waists for boys and girls, all sizes - at. ............ 25e The "E. Z." Knit Underwaists for boys and girls, all sizes-at 29c
 CHosiery Department)
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08

The regular meeting of Norwich lodge, No. 430, B. F. O. E., was held Thursday evening in the home on attendance. The regular routine of business was transacted and the re- ports of the officers were read and ac- cepted. The clam bake committee reported on the bake held recently. Two candidates were initiated. The social activities of the club will begin very soon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08
LODGE NOTES

Elks to Begin Social Activities Soon
 Court Sachem to Elect Officers at Next Meeting = Rebekahs Making
 Plains For Anniversary.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08
Girls Sweaters

We show complete line of Girls Sweaters in all colorings, at $295 to $500.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-08

Children's Muslin Drawers. sizes to IA years, of good quality ma terial with neat Hamburg and lace trimming-at 15c, 29c and soc.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-04
Creates Sensation.

Washington, Feb. 3.--News OF the
sinking of the Housatonic created ~
sensation here, but state department
officials pointed out that 1t would de-
pend entirely upon the circumstances
whether tho Incident would affect the
present situation. @v
The ship was carrying contruAsand
nnd IL she was destroyed with proper
warning ana provision for the safety
of her crow or In sniattetnpt to escape.
tho United states merely would have IA
claim for damages as in the Frye ease
The first effect Of the incident In
official quarters was to direct atten-
tioii anew to the presidents dcclara
ton in his address to congress today
that II American ships and lives were
sacrificed "in Needless contravcntion
OF the just and reasonable understand
Ing Of international law" he would
again go before congress for authority
to "use any means that may be nee
essary for the protection of our sea
men and our people"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-04
BUT ONE PARALLEL
OF PRESENT IN
u. S. HISTORY

The causes for the break with
Germany yesterday by the United
States government have only been
parallcled once before in the history
Of this country.
The war of 1872 between the
United States and England was the
ultimate result of the attempt on
the part Of Great Britain to stop
American merchantmen and remove
! seamen who were alleged to be de-
serters from the British navy. The
situation nt that time was strik-
ingly similar to the present one
because of the fact tina, it was an
attack upon neutral ships and citi-
zcns of n neutral nation.
At no time in the history Of the
country has there been a severance
Of diplomatic relations with a large
foreign power without the imme-
diate declaration of war.
The first break in diplomatic re-
lations and declaration of war oc-
. cured in 1912. the second in 1876
when Secretary of state James
Buchanan announced to the foreign
nations that we were at war with
Mexico. and the third break with a
foreign power came in 1898 when
President Mckinley declared war
with Spain.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-04
GERMANY WARNED RUTHLESS
SACRIFICE AMERICAN LIVES
MEANS HOSTILITIES BEGIN
Diplomatic Relations Germany Broken With Issuance Of Pass
ports Ambassador Won Bernsor Recall of Gerard From
Bern-n Spite Of Preparation for Move, Country Is Shocked
When Blow Falls

Washington, Feb. 3.-Prcsident Will
son has broken off diplomatic relations
with Germany and warned the kaiser
that ruthless sacrifice Of American
lives and rights means war.
Similar action Is waiting for Aus
tria, when she notifies this govern
mcnt that she joins in the campaign
of unrestricted submarine warfare.
The president made formal an
nonnccmcpt Of his action to the coun-
try and TO the world today at a joint
scs sion of congress.
Passports have been handed to Count
Won Bernstorff; Ambassador Gerard,
with all his staff and all American
consuls have been ordered out of Ger
many. All German consuls in, the
United States are expected to with
draw, that the severance OF rclations
may be complete. American diplo-
matte interests in Berlin have been
turned over to Spain: German diplo-
matte interests in the United States
have been taken over by Switzerland.
Foreign diplomatic interests, which the
United States had in charge IN Ger
many have been turned over to va
rious ncutrals.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-04
Plot In Frustrated.

Philadelphia, Feb. 3.-~An attempt
was made today to acuttlc tho United
States torpedo boat destroyer Jacob
Jones. by opening several Of the sea-
cocks. They were closed and two gov
crnmcnt tugs assisted the destroyer
into her dock.
The local navy yard virtually was
placed upon "A war basis today.
Early tonight the intcrncd German
auxiliary cruisers Kronprinzc Wilhelm
and Prince Eitel Friedrich were seized
by order Of the navy department and
their crews imprisoned In an isolation
barracks. The seizure was followed
by the placing OF an armed guard at
the yard entrance. while marines were
assigned to patrol the land side limits
OF the government preserve. Motor
boats and other light craft with ma
chino guns aboard pntrolled the river
and prevented vessels from coming
within a prescribed area.
-Four steamers, ono flying tho Amer
lean flag laden with munitions and
other rich cargoes destined for tho
war zone. sailed from here today.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-04
UNITED STATES IS HANGING ON THE VERGE OF WAR
Strss'.'Ipthe,, ! Federal
Ldns On Neutrality
Immediately Following Presidents Address, Congress Hur
ries to Bolster Statutes to Cover Every Con-
ceivabe Commitment Of Offense.

Prescribe new resolutions for the is
sue and service of search warrants
and warrants for seizure and detention
of property SO as to permit issue of
such warrants to any authorized civil.
naval or military officer of the United
States upon proper application to a
court or the United States commission
er,s where the facts show ground for
belief that the law of nations or treaty
obligations or United States statutes
are violated.
Authorize use by the president of the
land and naval forces to enforce the
obligations of the United States un-
der the law of nations" to restrict
aliens in the United States Tom act
ing as the diplomatic agent of for
eign government, except when duly ac-
credited.
Punish with five years imprison-
ment any person who falsely assumes
or prctends to be diplomat, or other
official agents OF IL foreign govern
ment in order to defraud any person
or obtain from any person any paper,
document or other valuable thing"
Make more stringent the prohibi-
tions against export of arms to be
used against friendly nation. and
those against revolutionary conspir-
acies against a friendly nation foment-
ed in this country.
Empower the president to withhold
clearance from any vessel, domestic or
foreign, or to forbid its departure.
where there is reasonable cause to be-
lievc such vessel is carrying arms or
supplies to a foreign belligerent in
violation of the obligations Of the
United States.
Punish with 10 years imprisonment
any person setting fire to, tampering
with the motive power. or placing
bombs on any ship within the United
States or Of American registry Oh the
high seas with. intent to injure the
vessel or her cargo or persons on board
Impose ten years Imprisonment fol
wilful interference with commerce by
injury or destruction to places. where
the instrumentalities Of such commerce
are stored, produced or manufactured.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-04
Are NeutralS
to Lend Aid
Difference Of Opinion Re-
garding Portion of Presi-
dents Speech.

Washington, Feb. 3.-It was reported
tonight in diplomatic quarters. but
unconfirmed by any American official
source. that President Wilson, In ad-
vising neutrals of his action in sever
ing diplomatic relations with Ger
many has invited other neutrals to
follow his course.
= President Wilson's address to con :
gress today said he would expect neu :
trails to follow his course IL he found
it necessary to take further stops to
protect American rights.
Officials tonight did not make clear
whether the president expected the
neutrals to follow his example in the
steps already taken or whether he cx-
pected them to follow the steps the
United states would take In the next
cventuality,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-04

Washington, Feb. 3.-Steps to
strengthen the federal statutes under
which prosecutions may be brought
against those committing offenses In
the United States to further the inter
ests OF foreign governments were
hastened in congress today after the
break with Germany was announced.
Seventeen bills submitted by the JUS
tice department several months ago to
facilitate prosecution of such Offend
ers were approved by senate SUBJ
committee when. word came that Pres
ident Wilson wanted action on them
hastened and they probably will get to
the floor of the senate early next week.
The more important of the measures
would make the following provisions:
Authorize collectors of customs. "at
any time during war between foreign
nations to inspect any private vessel
within American jurisdiction for evil
dencc of attempts to violate the stat
utes Of the United States or the law
of nations"
Regulate the issuance of passports
ana provide i've, years lHnpflSOHiHent
for their forgery or falsely represent
ing the facts to obtain one.
Authorize the arrest and return to
the proper place of any officer or man
belonging to the forces of a belliger-
cht who has left his place of intern
lment in this country and make it a
crime for anyone to aid or entice an
intcrned person to leave.
Makes it crime punishable with
five years. imprisonment for any per-
son "wilfully and knowingly to make
any untrue statement, either orally or
in writing, under oath, before any per-
son authorized and empowered to ad-
minister oaths, which the affiant has
knowledge, or reason to believe will,
or may be used to influence the meas
ures or conduct Of any foreign govern
ment. or of any officer or agent of any
foreign government in relation to any
disputS or controversy with the United
Statessor with a view of intent to de-
feat any measure of, or action by the
government Of the United States in re-
lation to such dispute or controversy"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-04
Prepare for
Emergencies
Double Guards Around All
Forts and Coast Defenses
as Precautionary.

New York, Feb. 3.--Aftcr the an
nouncement today Of 9; diplomatic
break with Germany. preparations for
possible eventualitics were made by
every branch Of the government scrv-
ice. Under orders from the war and
navy departments. guards were dou-
bled around all the forts and coast de-
lenses. which protect the approach to
the port Of New York.
Major General Leonard Wood, COM
manding the department Of the east.
denied himself to all callers and prb-
hibited his staff from making public
any information regarding the move
ments Of units under his command.
Many societies and Organizations
throughout the country have assured
the president Of their support in tele-
grams dispatched to washington dur
ing the course OF the day.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-04
Resume Of T,vo Years '
German Negotiations

President Wilson'S severance of
diplomatic relations with the German
government marks the close Of OK
actly two years of diplomatic ne
gotiations between the two govern
ments over the question of the sub
marine warfare.
Commencing on February 4, 1915.
when Germany declared war zone
around the British Isles, the threads
Of international controversy have
been tangled and retangled repeated
ly until yesterday. when the patience
OF the United states gave way and
the policy asserted by President Will
son two years ago was concretcly en-
bodied in the announcement that re-
lations with the German government
no longer existed.
The willingness OF the United States
to view the acts OF Germany from n
broad minded and impartial position is
shown in the maze OF diplomatic cor
rcspondcncc between the two countries
during the past "a months. The con =
sistcncy of President Wilson's con
tentions that the rights of neutrals
shall be respected upon the high seas
and that bclligcrcnts shall at all times
regard the lives Of citizens or neutral
nations sacred is manifested in the
communications addressed to Ger
many.
| A brief resume of the negotiations
between the United States and Ger
many during the past two years is
| given below:
February 4 1s15.-Germany an
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-04
B@RNSTORFF SENT H0ME4 BRITISH ARE SURPRISED
Rupture Brings Drawbacks
as Well as Advantages
to Entente Allies.

London. Feb. cc.-Thc American rup-
ture with Germany has created the
deepest impression hero oc any event
since the first war days of August.
1914. There were no crowds around
the newspaper offices, nor the cxhi-
bition of excitement as in those days.
because the public has been hardened
to scnsa ational events. But the general
feeling is one of satisfaction mixed
with considerable measure of sur
prise
British officials recognize that the
new situation brings drawbacks as well
as advantages to British interests.
Great anxiety is felt for the welfare OF
entente prisoners in Germany who now
are deprived OF the assistance and
measures of guardianship which the
American consular service and en-
bassy have been able to render. and
doubts are felt whether the other neu-
tral establishments will be able to be OF
as much assistance.
Belgian reliet work is faced with the
greatest danger Thousands may be
brought face to face with starvation.
The universal feeling here is that The
United States will inevitably be forced
into the war.
Wherever the news Of the sinking o.
the American steamer Housatonic wa.
known it was assumed it would so fal
toward precipitating war. The Ger
man campaign of unrestricted subma
nne warfare is regarded here will
composure.
On the other hand, the withdrawal o
the shipping Of Scandinavia. HOLLAND
| and Spain from traffic with England i
| recognized as a serious factor. TIL
public. however, looks confidently t
the admiralty to speed up it's anti-sub
marine measures.