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Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01
MOVE TO CLEAN SENATE
 OF oBsTRUcTiONISTS
American Defense Society Sends an | Open Letter to Governors.

New York, Sept. 30.-In an open let ter to governors of the United States made public here tonight, the evecu- tive committee of the American De- fence Society urged. that Steps should be taken at once to rid the United States senate of those men who by their seditious utterances are giving aid and comfort to Germany"
 ''The public remarks and the votes of Senators Stone, Reed, La Toilette, Gore, Gronna, Vardaman and Hard wick" the letter stated, clearly show not indeed reasonable tactics"
 v Each governor was asked to "arouse public sentiment through an appeal to the fathers, mothers, wives and sis ters of men at the front,'' in his state ment
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01
AIR RAIDS ON ENGLAND
 A NIGHTLY OCCURRENCE.
tempted to Attack London Saturday Night.

London; Sept. 30.-+Four groups Of German airplanes aftampted to attack London in the course of last nights s raid, but most of the machines were northeastern and southeastern districts of London and at various places in Kent and Essex.
 Latest. reports show that "a deter mined and simultaneous attack was made upon London by three groups of raiders. Each of these groups, which approached from different directions was broken up by anto aircraft gum fire, and only two or at the most three machines penetrated the defenses. Bombs were dropped in the northeast ern aEI southeastern districts. A fourth group of enemy machines which attempted to approach London later was driven off. none of the raiders penetrating the outer defenses of the capital. Bombs also were dropped at various places in Kent and Essex.
 Field Marshal Lord French reports that two groups of enemy machines, followed by others flying singly, cross. ed the Kent and Essex coasts between $40 and o'clock tonight. They came toward London. About ten penetrated the outer defenses,e but only four or five got through to London itself:
 Bombs were dropped in Kent, Essex and London. No details of the dam age or casualties have yet been re- ceived. =
 The anti-aircraft firing ceased shortly after o'clock There are per- sistent but unconf1rmed reports that two more German ! airships were brought down.
 In expectation of nightly raids, the streets of London were much less crowded tonight than ordinarily. A majority of the people got early to their homes and the services in the churches were held at o'clock in stead of z. Hence, when the warning was issued, the streets were quickly cleared.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01
SLIPPED WHILE TRYING
 TO BOARD A TRAIN
john Spitzak, 22, of Meriden, Lost His Left Leg at the Knee.

Meriden. Conn. Sept. 30. As the re- at the local railroad station while en- deavoring to board a moving freight this evening, John Spitzak. 22 years old, of this city. lost his left leg at the knee and suffered other injuries He is at the hospital, where little hope is given for his recovery. Besides 1os- ing his left leg at the knee, Spitzak suffered 9 deep 1aceration on his right knee and badly mangled left hand. At the hospital it was found neces- sary to remove the small finger of the left hand. Spitzak remained con- scious during the entire ordeal but 1t is feared that the shock will prove fla tai.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01
CITATIONS FOR AvIAToRs
 IN FRENCH SERVICE
RaouI Lufbery is Referred to as an
 "lncomparabie Pilot"

Paris, Sept. 30.-Army citations do not appear in the Official Journal un- til weeks after they habe been is- sued, and yesterdays issue of the Journal contains the citations of Guy nener, the famous aviator recently killed in batt1e,: for his thirty-sfxth, thirty seventh and thirty eighth vic- tories, cslling him "the incomparable chaser pilot"
 The same issue refers to Raoul Luf- bery of the Franco-American flying corps as "an fncomparable pilot who is a living example for his escadrille of intrepidity.- coolness and devotion.' He downed his tenth eiasmy on June 12.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01
WOULD GO TO JAIL
 RATHER THAN FIGHT
Samuel krivoy. of Bridgeport Was
 Arrested Saturday Night.

KHvoy> of this city employed as an inspector for the Russian. government at the Remington Arms company, was arrested Saturday night at the request of the local exemption board No. 4, on the charge that Krfvoy had refused to go with the troops from this city to the training camp. He declared that he would go to tai; rather than fight. When visited this morning at police headquarters by board official he declared that he was satisfied to re- main in jail. His claims for ex- emption have been denied by the board.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01
CABINET TO BE FORMED IN RUSSIA
Decision of Premier kerensky An nounced Last NiqFt,

Petrograd, Friday, Sept 2s.-(De- tayed)- The immediate formation of B new coalition cabinet is reported to- night to be the decision of Premier kerersky. This is considered a-direst challenge to the democratic congress, which is expected to demand the ritht to name the government
 The delegates to the convention spent the day in committee meetings End party conferences. The premier. conferred with Moscow political lead ers- It is reported he will bring the Issue to a head by announcing his cabinet tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01
ATTEMPT TO WRECK
 TRANSPORTS MACHINERY
Discovered When Engines Were Start
 ed For a Trial.

An Atlantic Port, Sept S0.--An at tempt to wreck the machinery of a United States transport was discover ed when the engines of the vessel, which has been undergoing alterations. were started for a trial, according to the commander, who caused the arrest of one of the ships mechanics pending an investigation. A large wrench had been dropped into the steering gear of the vessel. the commander stated, but the power was shut off be- fore great damage was done.
 The machinest who is being held for federal authorities, declares he is a native of Denmark
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01
MAYOR COOKE OF MERIDEN
 SURPRISED A BURGLAR
The Latter Dropped His Plurder and
 Fled in the Darkness.

Mertden, Conn, Sept. 30. = Mayor Joseph A. Cooke did some effective police work at 5 o'clock this mor- ing when he scared away a burglar who had entered his garage and re- baw owned by the mayor. Mayor Cooke is a practicing physician and had received an early morning call. As he was about to enter his garage the burglar came out with the goods. The doctors appearance on the scene frightened him and he dropped the articles a>1 ran. Because of the darkness the mayor could not furnish g. descItption of the visitor.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01
AN AMERICAN PASSENGER
 STEAMER WENT AGROUND
or the New England coast-Was
 FIoated After Eight Hours.

An Atlantic Port, Sept. 3o.-An American passenger steamer in the coastwise service went aSroHU1 early toda.C on shoa1 on the New Eng 1anI cEast but was fioated, apparently uninjured, after eight hours. The ,sea was smooth and the ship was in no immediate danger, but the coast guard crew which assisted in floating her and piloting her out from the shoals hastened the work, fearing the ap- preach of an easterly storm. The pas
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01
FACTORY WHISTLES TO BE
 BLOWN AT 10 A. M. TODAY
To Gall Attention to New Liberty Loan
 Campaign.

Boston, Sept. So.-Factory whistles throughout New England will be sounded continuously for five minutes at. 10 o'clock Monday morning to call public attention to the opening of subscription lists for the second Lib erty loan. The New England cana paign committee, in making this an- houncement today, asked every manu- facturer in the district to cooperate.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01
FLAG TO BE AWARDED TO
 TROOP OF BOY SCOUTS
Which Does the Most EectiVe Work
 in Selling Liberty Bonds.

New York. Sept 30@President VII son will bestow an American haSp. with an attached etrearner inscribed to show it came from him, upon the Boy Scouts of. American troop which does the most effective work in selling bonds in each state during the cam paign for the second Liberty loan, k was announced here tonight This plan was suggested to the president by Mrs. William G. McAdoos wife of tho secretary of the treasury and -chadr- man of the Women's Liberty Lean committee, sh
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01
2nd libertyLoan
 Campaign Today
IT. WILL BE CARRIED ON FOR
 FOUR WEEKS
TO CARRY ON THE WAR
Five Billion DoIIars and Ten Million Subscribers Is the Object of the Offieiais-SubseriPtio Books Will Close October 26.

Washington, Sept. 3o.-The second liberty loan campaign will open to- morrow. For four weeks the entire nation will be a recruiting ground for money with which to carry on the war.
 $3,ooo,o o,ooo, GOO the Minimum.
 To obtain s3,000, ,o0G,000 in subscrip- dons, the minimum set by treasury officials for the issue, a gigantic ma chine of many parts standy ready to be set in motion with the opening of the campaign. Fifty per cent greater than the first Liberty loan, the pres ent offering is the largest the Ameri- can people ever have been called upon to absorb, and to make certain that officials for months past have been perfecting the elaborate sales and publicity mechanism which will. be started tomorrow.
 Ten Million Subscribers.
 Five billion dollars and ten million subscribers is the goal to which officials hope to- drive the campaign successfully during the next four weeks, The services of virtually every industry of the nation have been en- listed to bring about this result. Hundreds of thousands of individuals, firms and corporations will unite in carrying the work forward.
 MeAdoo on the Road.
 Secretary McAdoo will open the Cleveland, O.. the first of many he will deliver in transcontinentai tour which will take him into virtually ev- cry section of tho country and keep him on the road till Oct. %, the day before the subscription books close.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01
PROBABLY FATALLY
 GORED BY A BULL
Daniel MeGrath of North Salem, N. Y., the Victim

: Danbury, Conn, Sept. 3o-Danie1
 McGrath of North Salem. N. Y., was probably fat4lly gored. by a bull on the outskirts of this city today Nc Graw was leading the animal here to exhibit at the fair next week when it turned upon him. goring and tramp ling upon him. Farmers heard Mc- Grath's cries for help and beat off the animal. MqGrath was taken to the Danbury hospital, where it was found that his left leg was broken, several ribs fracturedf and that there were possibly internal injuries
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01
FOUR MORE ARRESTS OF
 INDUSTRIAL WORKERS
Blanket Indictment Found Against 166
 Members of the Organization.

New York, Sept. S0.-Four leaders
 of the Industrial Workers of the
 early, today on warrants issued in Chicago under the blanket indictment found against 166 members of the or ganizaNon. Those taken into custo- dy were Elizabeth Gurley Flynn. Carlo Tresca, Arturo Giovannitti and John Baldazza-
 Tresca was conspicuous in the re- cent Mesaba iron ore strike in Min nesota and played a leading part in the Paterson Silk NH strike in 1914. Giovannitti was one of the leaders in the famous testile mill strike at Law renee, Mass. Miss Flynn played a prominent part in the Paterson strike. Baldazza has been comparatiyely-in- conspicuous in the past.
 The four I. W. W. workers will be taken to Chicago for trial unless ef- forts to have them extradicted are fu- tile and this is considered highly inn Ofley of the department of justice. It was intimated that at least two others would be arrested here soon. Those now in custody probably will be arraigned in the United States court tomorrow. They will be charged, it was said, with conspiracy against the government s'by force and through the of citizens.
 Tresca and Giovanitti declared to- day that t-.ey and their companions Z the charges against them as "preposterous and ridiculous.''
 Giovannitti and Tresca are among the most widely known of the foreign labor agitators in the United ytates. Tresca is editor of the Italian so- cfa1ist newspaper LEavenire. Giovan- nttti was tried with Joseph Ettor at Salem, Mass, on charges of murder in connection with the Lawrence strike but both were on charges of in connection with the Law renee strike but both were acquitted. The former once was the candidate of the social union Of Italy for a seat in the chamber of deputies to represent the constituency of Carpi.
 Miss Flynn has been a picturesque figure in many labor struggles. After the Patterson strike, she was tried on B charge of having melted striking silk workers to riot, but was acquitted.
 All of those under arrest here ex- cept ,Raldazza were leading figures in the walters strike in this city which was attended by riQtjng around the. famous hotels and restaurants in the white light district.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01
MOVE TO STOP RETURN OF UNSOLD BAKERY PRODUCTS
Has Been Started by Food commis- sioner Endicott of Massachusetts,

Boston, Sept. BOA request to dis continue on November 1 the practice of returning unsold bakery products was sent to dealers yesterday by Hem tor, after a conference with wholesale bread and cake bakers. Since July the return privilege for bread has been stopped and bakers at the conference today reported that this had effected weekly saving of more than 100, 900 pounds of bread
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01
Damage by West
 Indian Hurricane
AT PENSACOLA NAVY YARD ES.
 TlMATED AT $1oooco
VESSEL s DRIVEN ASHORE
The Storm Was of Exceptional Vio- lence-In the Village of Warrington, Fla, an Episcopal Church Was Com pIeteiy Demolished.

washington, Sept 30-Pensacsla, Fla, was not greatly damaged by the West Indian hurricane, although a number of merchant vessels were driv- en ashore and the storm was of excep- tiona1 violence. This information, the first to reach the outside world from Pensacola since Friday afternoon, when communication was cut off, came to the navy department today from the Pensacola navy yard radio station. Damage to the navy yard was estt- mated, at $10O,000.
 Electric Road Badly Damaged. E The department summarized it's des- patches as follows:
 'The navy department has received a report from the Pensacola navy yard which states that the estimate of the damage done by the hurricane is about $100, ,060. The electric railroad between the navy yard and the ciyt of Pensa- cola was badly damaged and traffic over it will be delayed about a month. The damage to the Seaplanes at the naval aeronautical training station was slble to continue flying this week. The entire roof of the general stores build ing was blown off.
 Damage in the villages of Warning ton and Woolsey was slight outside the complete destruction of the Episcopal church and the practical demolition of the Y. M. c. A. building.
 From reports received at the navy yard from the city of Pensacola, it is learned that the damage there was not great. although a number of merchant vessels were driven ashore and the hurricane was of exceptional violence"
 Wind foo~Miiese an Hour.
 Pensacola, Fla, Sept. 30-For about eight hours Friday this city and near by territory were at the mercy of the wind, which blew for several minutes at the rate of 100 miles an hour.
 An accurate estimate of the property iosA was not available today, but con- siderable damage was done along the waterfront to wherYes and piers and a mum Der of vessels, mostly of small size, were blown ashore, though apparently p1I serioSs1y damaged.-~
 NorRailroad Trains Running
 In the city the principal damage ap- 2eared to be confined to roofs, porch es, plate glass windows and Trailer frame structures and to telephone and telegraph wires. No railroad trains have entered or left the city since the storm.
 Most of the bridges on the electric railway line between Pensacola and the United States navy yard near here have been washed out. One building was unroofed at the naval station and some damage was done to stores at the station. Altogether damage to the Naval station, 1t was stated, would reach $100, ,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01
SECRETARY M'ADoo WILL
 BE IN CLEVELAND TODAY
To Open the Second Liberty Loan
 Campaign There.

Cleveland, O., Sept 30.-Secretary of the Treasury William G. McAdoo will open the second Liberty loan campaign by hoisting the Liberty loan hag. on the public square here tomorrow morn ing and selling the first bona for $1 ,OOa to Iris Speaker, star outfielder of the Cleveland American league team.
 Secretary McAdoo will then address campaign workers in the chamber of In the afternoon he will go to Toledo to open the campaign there.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01
SEVEN AUTO ACCIDENTS AT
 THOMPSONVFLLE SUNDAY.
Several Persons Were Injured, One
 Quite Severely.

Thompsonville, Conn.,. Sept. 30- During the day seven automobile acci- dents occurred here, bringing injuries tc several persons, one of whom was a Mrs. Garland of Alston, Mass, who was quite severely hurt. All the smashups came in King street and in one case an automobile plowed into two others already crippled by a col USiOn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01
A LARGE GERMAN
 U-8OAT WAS SUNK
In a Battle With . British Freight
 Steamship Off the Coast of France.

An Atlantic Port, Sept 30-The sinking of large German submarine in battle with a British. freight steamship was reported on the arrival of the steamship here today. The bat tie occurred 150 miles off the coast of France eight days ago.
 Officers of the freighter said that the submarine was one of the latest type and that her guns were of large calibre. Her designating number was hidden from view.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01
TOWNS IN RUSSIA UNDER MARTIAL LAW
Former ExiIes to Siberia Have Been
 Causing Trouble.

Petrogras, Saturday, Sept. 2s.-Dis- orders are rep0-ted at Tar|oov, 300 miles southeast of Moscow and at Kozlov, ir Crimea, where mobs led by former criminal exiles to Siberia burn ed and destroyed much grain and oth- CT property The towns are under marial law and troops have been sent from Moscow.
 Rioting also is reported in Turkes- tan and troops have been despatched there
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01
DEATH TOLL
 WILL NOT EXCEED FIVE
In Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama
 and Florida.

New Orleans. Lr.. Sept. 30.-The cas- ualty list from the West Indian hur- ricane which last Friday swept the Gulf costal sections of eastern Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and western Florida will not exceed i've killed and may be lower. It was in dicated tonight when wireless advfces received from Pensacola said there had haan no loss of life in that vicinity.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01
Boy of 7 Killed bv an Auto.

Naugatuck. Conn, Sept. 30 = Leo Kishakski, of Union City was struck and almost instantly killed tonight by an automobile driven by Robert Quinn, a cha uffeur of Waterbury. The child received fractured skull and all the ribs in his right side were broken. The driver was held by the Naugatuck po- pice without bond pending an investi- gation. of the accident by Coroner Menzani; of Waterbury.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01
Supreme Court Reeenvenes Today.

Washington, Sept. 3e.-With many important cases pending, the supreme court will reconvene tomorrow after the regular summer recess. /The ses- sion on tho opening day will be purely perfunctory, the court adtourning al- most immediately to permit Chief Jus tice White and his associates to pay their customary call on President Will son. ~.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01
MANY ARRESTS OF FINNISH
 AGENTS IN PETROGRAD
They Were Openly Purchasing Arms
 in Streets and Cafes.

Petrograd. Saturday, Sept. ss.-Many arrests have been made in Petroerad of Finnish agents who were purchas- ing arms. The newspapers say the arrests revealed mysterious arrange ments for the arming of Finland and that some purchases were made open ly in the streets and cafes and even at arsenals.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01
OBITUARY.
Michael Fl. Walsh,

chael H. Walsh, who has been post master here since 1914, died this aft ernoon after on. illness of about a year. His death came just one day after his S7th birthday anniversary. local lodge of Elks and was a former assesser. He leaves a widow, five children, two brothers and six sis terS,.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01
Mrs- Dewey Leaves Navy League.

Mrs- Dewey Leaves Navy League.
 Washington, Sept 30.-Mrs. George Dewey tonight resigned as honorary chairman of the comforts committee of the Navy league. Mrs. Dewey is presi- dent of the Womans Naval service, which recently changed its name from the Womans section of the Navy league because of the controversy be- tween Secretary Daniels and the league.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01

Peru Places Guards on German Ships.
 Lima, Peru, Sept. 30.-Peruvian na- Val forces yesterday were placed on, board five German steamships and tEree German sailing vessels which have been laid up at Caliao since ezrH in the war. Parts of the ma Ehinery were found to be missing.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01

The polls will open in all districts this morning at a. m., and remain open in all districts until 2 p. n4., ex- eePt in the First where they will close at 3 D.. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01

To save the life of the captain of the Zulia, of the Red D Line, the ship was forced to race 200 miles back to port. The captain was attached with ptomaine poisoning.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01

Federal authorities announce that eight officers in the army and navy were implicated in plots with Ger man agents. The details are kept aecrat
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01
ONHNOUS SILENCE OF
 EVENTS IN FLANDERS
Since Tuesday Only Meagre News Has Come From
 Field Marshal Haig's Headquarters
BELIEVED TO PORTENp ANOTHER BIG OFFENSIVE

British Troops Are Keeping the Enemy On the Jump By At tacks at Various Points, Making Them Anxious About Coming Events-The Italians Have Started Another Big Offensive Against the Austrians the Isonzo Front The Austrians Are Delivering Heavy CounterAttacks Against the Italians, But With Little Success.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01

John Moffatt, executive chairman of the League of the Allies, was awarded the French Medale Academfque for his charitable work in the interests of the Allies
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01

Women employed in certain branches in munitfon factories will get the same pay as men in Pennsy lvania.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01

Boston school teachers do not like the way of economizing in saving coal by making, the schools do with no coal in the fall months, and they declare the schools are very cold.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01

The polls will open in all districts this morning at a. n., and remain open in all districts until 2 p. n1., ex- cept in the First where they will close at 3 D. m,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01

Thomas D. Mccarthy, United States marshal, will sell at public auction on October 4, 3O32, 4S0 in Liberty Bonds, with coupons attached, in New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01

The result of the trial of General SoukhomIinoff proved to be 9 great surprise to the Russian general public, who foresaw the acquittal of his wife, Mme Soukhomlinoff and expected the same decision for him.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01
Elected Mayor of London.

London. Sept. 30.-Charies A. Han son, alderman of London and member of parliament for the southeast divis- ion Of Cornwall. was elected lord mayor of London yesterday. He will succeed Sir William Henry Dunn
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01

Miss Ruth Law broke the woman high flight record at Peoria, H., whel she went up 14,70O feet.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01

The San Francisco Board of Super visors approved of the plan of the. city purchasing the United Railroads. The railroad operates two- thirds of the street cars in San Francisco.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01

Secretary Lansing was unable to at- tend his desk Friday, owing to a slight illness which is not serious.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01

German Chancellor m Poor Health.
 Amsteray, Sept BOA Berlin tele- gram to the Rheinische Westfalische Zeitung of Essen says that the state of health of the German chancellor, pr. Mfchaelis. leaves very much to be eadired."
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01

The newspaper, Deutsche Zeitung, pan-American organ, was suppressed according to dispatches from Berlin.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-01

Train dispatchers and telephone op- orators on the Allegheny division of the Pennsylvania Railroad have joined the striking telegraphers.