davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03

fronts, although there have been some
what spirited engagements on the
French line and in Galicia. Along the
ell tire front of the Austro-Italian the
stre there have been vigorous artillery
duels. The situation in Macedonia re-
mains unchanged.
The operations on the front in
France continue to be carried out
mainly by patrol parties and by the
artillery wings of the belligerent ar
mics Near Vermelles and north of
Ypres, German patrol parties succeed
ed in reaching the British trenches,
but later were driven out with heavy
c., Sualties, according to the London war
office. Over the entire Belgian front
tn artillery duels were violent, while
in the Verdun sector near Harda UNI ont
and Bezonvaux there has been consid-
cradle shelling by both sides. In Ga
Hcia, in. thes Brody sector, the Austro-
Germans launched attacks against the
Russians, but were repulsed. The Rus
SLAMS attempted enterprises to the
south of Riga and near Dvinsk and
Stanislau, but did not succeed in
making gains.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03
Says Trains Are
PurpOseIy Delayed
STATEMENT BY w. G. LEE, CHAIR
MAN q. OF r. T.
TO INCREASE EXPENSE
Declares Railroads Are PERMITTING Un-
necessary Overtime to Prove Enorrn-
Gus Expense That Would be Caused
by Enforcement of the Adamson Law

Cleveland, o., Jan. 2.-W. G.. Lee,
chairman of the Brotherhood of Rail-
road Trainmen, issued q statement
here today charging that the railroads
OF the country are permitting delays to
trains and overtime which would not
ordinarily be permitted, in order TO
prove the enormous expense that would
follow obedience to the Adamson law
The statement asked whether If the
supreme court declares the law either
constitutional or invalid, the brother
hoods should continue to await the
eight hour day. The statement says
Statement by w. G. Lee.
The railways enjoined the govern
ment from enforcing the Adamson law.
Additional litigation will thereafter
very likely be started by the RAILWAYS
or the plea of determining to whom
does the law apply. or how does it ap-
pIy?'
Already the railroads are permitting
delays to trains, overtime made, etc
that would not be permitted under
normal conditions.
Recall if you can an instance where
labor organizations have attempted to
enJoin the government from enforcing
a federal statute. Such organizations
are law w-abiding instead of law-break-
ers.
Remember, the railways are not
enjoining the brotherhoods, but are
er joining the government.
The Question at Issue.
The question is, after the supreme
court has said the law is or is not
constitutional, shall the employees, who
President Wilson and congress de-
clared should have the eight hour
tasic work day-forget their request
and continue to wait"
Mr. Lee denied a report published to-
day that sealed statement putting
the Adamson law situation UP to the
men had been sent out by the chiefs
of the four brotherhoods.
1t was learned from an authoritative
source that the general chairrnen of
the four brotherhoods will hold a meet
ing in Chicago Jan. II to consider the
situation.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03
e65 WAR REFUGEES
ARRIVE IN NEW YORK.
Come from Belgium and Russian
PoIand-Mine Sweeper Struck Mine.

New York, Jan. mime hundred
and Russian Poland arrived here to-
night from Rotterdam on the steam
ship Nieuw Amsterdam of the Holland
American line. The Belgians, number
ing 221, were brought here by the Bel
gian Relief society of Chicago through
the efforts of Father John Deville of
Chicago, who has been engaged in
refugee work abroad. They will make
their homes with relatives in the mid
die west.
With the BeIgfans were 744 Russian
Poles in charge of Henry c. Zaro.
They had been sent over by the aid
of various Polish societies. Many of
the children among the refugees were
iEadequately clothed, but the Ameri-
can Red Cross despatched to the liner
in quarantine a supply of 250 chill
dr ems outfits, including underwear
caps, nittens and stockings, to keep
the youngsters warm on their journey
to the west.
The ships officers reported that as
the liner was entering the harbor of
Falmouth, England, on Dec. 21, a mine
sweeper sent ahead of the steamship
to clear the main channel of possible
Seven of the crew of eleven were
killed.
John E. Bro, a first cabin passen-
ger, claiming to be a naturalized citi-
zen of the United States, was taken
from the Nieuw Amsterdam at Fal=
mouth. He was suspected by the Brit
ish authorities of carrying messages
out of Germany. He is a native of
Hungary.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03
CROWLEY ACCUSED OF
DESTRUCTION OF DYNAMITE
BY Witnesses for Defense in Trial o.
Franz Bopp.

San Francisco, Jan. 2.-Witnesses
called today by the defense in the trial
of Franz Bopp, German consul general,
and MS six associates, charged with
destroy property of Great Britain and
her allies, testified that C. C. Crowley
a detective for the consulate, was at
hotel in Tacoma, Wash, on the night
of May 90. 1915, when a barge load of
dynamite for the Russian government
exploded in the harbor at Seattle. The
government alleges that Crowley and
Louis J. Smith, defendant, who has
become a government witness, were
directly concerned in the destruction
# the dynamite.
Other witnesses will be introduced
tomorrow, according to the defense, in
a further effort to prove CrowIey's in
nocence of completely in the alleged
plots
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03
WESTERN UNION FIGHTING
FOR ITS ARKANSAS CHARTER,
A Temporary Order Restraining Sec
retary of State Made Permanent.

Little Rock. Ark, Jan Judge ia
cob Treiber, in United States district
court here today made permanent z
temporary order restraining the secre-
tary of state from revoking the Arkan-
sas charter Of the Western Union Tele-
graph company. The secretary had an
nounced that he would hold a hearing
On complaint of William Overrnan of
Hot Springs, who alleged that he had
fled suit against the corporation and
that it had caused the suit to be trans
ferred from the state to the federal
courts. If Overman proved this asser-
ton, the secretary of state would be
compelled under state law to revoke
the Arkansas charter of the corpora
ton.
More than 1.500 pages OF testimony
taken out of court were read by at
torneys. The case will be continued.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03
OBITUARY..
Dennis A. Hayes.

Philadelphia, Jan. 2-Dennis A
Hayes, for twenty-one years presi-
dent of the Glass Bottle Blowers union
Of the United States and Canada. and
Federation of Labor, died in this city
today. He was So years old Mr.
Hayes was one of the first men in this
country to urge legislation restricting
child labor.
James j. Douglas
Louisville XIX, Jan. flames ].
Douglas, a picturesque figure on lead
ing harness race tracks decade ago,
died at his countrv home near here to-
day after a short illness. "Colonel'
Il years old. He was one of the lead
ing spirits in bringing Douglas Park,
a Louisville race course. into existence
twenty years ago.
Rev. DR.. Jonathan M. Meeker.
New York, Jan. Rev DR.. Jona-
tenary Collegiate Institute at Hack
ettstown, n. j., died here today after
a brief illness with pneumonia. He
had been in the ministry of the Meth
od1st Episcopal church for 81 years
DR.. Meeker recently Obtained leave
of absence from his scholastic duties
to devote his energies to inducing
Methodist parents to send their daugh-
ters to Centenary When 1t became
necessary in 1915 to effect economies
at the institute, DR.. Meeker voIun-
tarily accepted a reduction of $500
a year in his salary as president.
StanisIau Stange.
New York. jan 2.-StanisIau STANCE
author of the librettos of numerous
comic operas, died today at his home
here in his 55th year. He suffered a
stroke of paralysis in London five
years ago while arranging for the pro-
dUction of The Chocolate Soldier.
Since that time he had been in failing
health.
Born in Liverpool, Mr. STANCE came
to the United States in 1880 He be-
came an actor, but finally devoted his
entire time to writing librettos In
the '9Q's he produced The Wedding
Day and The jolly Musketeer, in which
appeared Miss Lillian Russell. Miss
Della Fox and Jefferson De Algelis.
Mr.. STANCE also wrote the libretto
Of Loves Lottery, in which Nine.
Shumann-Heink sang the leading role.
Other comic operas and plays written
by Mr.. STANCE were Piff Paf Pouf,
Dolly Warden. Brian Boru, The Girl
IN the Taxi, The Goddess of Truth,
When Johnny Comes Marching Home,
King Rene's Daughter, and The Sing
ing Girl.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03
DISASTROUS FIRE IN FAMOUS
ALASKAN MINING CAMP
Business District of Valdez Nearly
Wiped Out by Flames.

Seattle. Wash, Jan 2-Fire that
started early today in the business
district of Valdez, Prince William
sound, Alaska, destroyed nearly all
the business district of the famous old
mining town. 1t is reported the fire
broke out simultaneously half a dozen
different buildings and that incendiar-
ism is alleged.
The intense cold made fire fighting
impossible A steamer has left Cor
dova for Valdez with supplies and the
steamship Spokane, which sailed from
Seattle tonight, took groceries and
other supplies for the $50 inhabinants
cf the town.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03
RUSSIANS HAVE CAPTURED
100000 AUSTRIANS AND GERMANS
During the Course of the Last Year
Statement from French Front.

On the French Front in France,
Jan. 2.-During the course of the last
year according to authoritative
sources, 79,500 Germans were captured
CT the French front by the French and
40, 500 by the British, while in Serbia
End Macedonia tn eentente allies ar
mics took II 173 Bulgarians and Turks
prisoner. During the same period the
Italians made prisoner of 52,25O Aus
rrians, while the Russians captured
more than 400, 900 Germans and Aus
tIianS.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
PURCHASED sY SYNDICATE
May be Torn Down to Make Way for
Commercial Structures.

New York, Jan. 2.-Historic Madi-
son Square Garden which was bid in
by the New York Life Insurance Com
pany at foreclosure sale q short time
ago to protect a mortgage, was pur-
chased today by a syndicate headed by
w. Carnan Roberts. No formal state
ment was made as to the plans for the
future of the building but it was said
that if alterations which are to be made
result in a satisfactory financial re-
turn the arena will be continued but
if not it will be torn down at the end
of a year to make way for commercial
structures
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03
MANY PROTEST FURTHER
DEPORTATION OF BELGIANs
Resolutions Adopted at Meeting in
Chicago Attended by 1000 Persons.

Chicago, Jan. 2.-The president s
mail today is expected to include res
oIutions adopted at a mass meeting
here calling upon him to use all pos
sible means to stop further deportation
of Belgians and to obtain the return
of those already deported. A copy of
the resolutions. which were presented
by Professor William Gardner Hale,
of the University of Chicago, also was
sent to the German ambassador. The
resolutions refer to the deportation as
''barbarous beyond ANYTHING the world
has known for centuries" DIR. Fra
Billings presided at the meeting which
was attended by 1000 persons.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03
Senate and House
Held CauCuseS
FOR PRELIMINARY ORGANIzA.
TON OF GENERAL ASSEMBLY Z
HEALEY AS SPEAKER
Henry NJ. Lyman of MddIefieId Selected
as President Pro Tempo of the SEN
ate-George n. Stanton of This City
Doorteeper.

Hartford, Conn. Jan. 2.-PreliInin-
ary organization of the general assem-
bly, for the session of 1917, which opens
tomorrow, was effected tonight
through senate and house caucuses of
republican members ELECT who control
both branches.
Senator Henry M. Lyman of Mid
dIefield was chosen president pro tenn
Continued on Page Six
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03
FOREIGN TRADE PASSING
THROUGH PHILADELPHIA
Shows an Increase OF s23e, ,ooo, 600 Over
Previous Year.

Philadelphia, Jan. 2.-Foreign trade
passing through this port during 1915
totaIled SAL, 100000, an increase of
S239, 100000 over last year, according
to the annual report of the commits
sioners of navigation issued today
increase of $198, ,000, 600 and imports to
Sill, 100000. an increase OF $41, ,GO0,
600.
MunitiOn shipments alone aggre-
gated $3.50 600, 600. or $2O09,000 less
than the total exports for 1915.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03
PEACE JUBILEE FOR
VETERANS OF CIVIL WAR
To be Held at Vicksburg, Miss, Oc-
tober 16-1o-PIans Formulating.

Chicago, Jan. 2.-Plans We're an
nounced today by the council of ad-
ninistration of Vicksburg veterans for
q national memorial reunion and peace
jubilee for veterans of the Civil War
to be held in Vicksburg, Miss, October
1919, 1917. movement was launch
ed at a meeting of the council here
looking toward the procuring of indi-
vidual state appropriations and public
subscriptions to augment the S150,00O
alreadp appropriated by congress to
finance the reunion.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03
SUICIDE FOLLOWS DISPUTE
| OVER A TRIVIAL MATTER
Mrs. Henry A. Ferdinandus Found
Dead by Her z Year Old Son.

New Haven, Conn. Jan. "A dis
pute over trivial matter is believed to
be the reason for the suicide of Mrs.
Henry a. Ferdinandus at her home
here today. When her seven years old
son John came home from school this
afternoon he found his mother dea d
in a bedroom with the gas pouring
from an open jet She was 81 years
old and leaves her husband and two
sons.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03
AUSTRIAN DIVISIONS ENGAGED
ALONG THE ITALIAN FRONT
Number From 80 TO 43-ItaIy Has
Taken 1900 Square Miles.

Rome, Jan. 2, via Paris, $40 D. m
From thirty to forty-three Austrian
divisions are kept engaged along the
Italian front, says an official commu-
nication issued today. The statement
she has conquered 1,2GO square miles
of territory. shortening her war front
from 500 to 375 miles, with an aggre-
gate of 1.S75 miles of entrenched lanes.
War material is being manufactured
by 2,179 factories, employing 469, 900
workers, including nearly $4,000 wom-
en-.
The Austrian prisoners now number
So, 900, the statement asserts.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03
JUAREZ GARRISON IN
FIGHT WITH BANDIT OUTPOSTS
Skirnish is Said to Have Been for
Possession of Coal Train.

Ell Paso, Texas, Jan. 2.-Reports
were received here tonight of fighting
between outposts of Villa forces and
a detachment from the Juarez garri-
son at Los Medanos, 35 miles south of
JuareZ.
The skirmish is said to have been for
possession of a coal train. Carranza
officials in Juarez deny reports of
fighting.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03
EFFORT TO EFFECT
ECONOMIES IN CHICAGO
Names of ia Persons Stricken From
the City's Payroll.

Chicago, Jan. 2.-In an effort to eff :
feet economies in the city government,
the Chicago council finance ommittee.
tonight ordered the names of liza per-
sons stricken from the city payroll.
Among the employees ordered dismissed
was Colonel Francis A. Eastman, so
years old, who 4s years ago was post
master at Chicago.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03
ARREDoNDo SUMMONED FOR
CONFERENCE WITH CARRANZA
Mexican Envoy Expects to Return to
the United States in About Three
Weeks.

Washington, Jan. 2.-Eliseo Are
dondo Mexican amba bassador- designate,
announced late today that he had been
requested by his government to come
to Mexico City and confer with Cen
eraI Carranza and his advisers over
relations with the United States. He
said he expected to return here in
about hree weeks and to resume his
duties as diplomatic representative of
the de facto government.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03
TWO YOUTHS CHARGED
WITH PROVIDENCE MURDER
Identified by a Customer Who Was
Wounded When John MagnaII Was
Killed,

Providence, r. L, Jan. 2.-The muir
der of John Magnal, a grocer, who
was shot down in his store by one of
three men last night, was charged to-,
day against James Turbeitt and George
J. Smith, 18 and II years of age, re-
spectively. They We're identified as the
tcmer, who was wounded at the time
MagnaH was killed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03
WORLDS CHAMPION
BUTTER PRODUCING COW
Produced Two and a Half Pounds of
Butter Daily For Entire Year

Nehalem Beauty, a three years old
COW, owned by C. F. Reid of Port
land, was announced today worlds
champion butter producing COW, ac-
cording to the American Jersey Cat
tie club. Goldie's record has been two
and half pounds of butter day for
an entire year. The test was con-
Quoted by the Oregon Agricultural col
lege.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03
WOMAN GRANTED PRIVILEGES
OF FLOOR OF SENATE
Miss Jessie Simpson of ST. Louis. First
Woman to be Thus Honored.

Washington. Jan. 2.--For the first
time, a woman, Miss Jessie Simpson,
of st. Louis, has been ranted the
privileges of the floor of the senate.
She was appointed secretary to the
senate foreign relations committee to
night by Senator Stone and is the
first woman to serve as secretary of a
senate committee, a position carrying
with it the privilege of the floor. Miss
Simpson has been the senator's sec
retary for a number of years.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03
MOLDAVIA OVERRUN
BY CERMANIC ALLIES
Additional Points of Vantage Have Been Gained b,
Austrians and Germans in Eastward Drive
RUSSIAN AND RUMANIAN FORCES FORCED BACK

Between the Buzeu and the Danube the Russians and
Rumanians Continue Hold Their Positions-In Dob
rudja the Russians Have Been Thrown Back the
Town of Matchin-Berln Reports the Capture of Many
Prisoners and Much War Material-Comparative Quiet
Continues on All the Other Fronts.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03
The Bulletins Circulation in Norwich Double That Of Ar
Ca Paragraphs

Britain Requisitions Unwrought Copper
London, Jan. 2, 6.10 p. m.-Supplies
Of unwrought copper have been requi
sitioned by the government.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03
Movements of Steamships.

Kirkwall, Jan. 1.LArrived, steamer
Stockholm. Gpthenburg for New York
Falmouth, Jan. Arrived, steamer
Noordam, New York for Rotterdam.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03
Lawson Failed
to Make Good
INFORMATION OF ALLEGED
"LEAK" PROVED VAGUE
NOT A NAME MENTIONED
Representative Henry, Chairman of the
House Rules Committee, States That
the Boston Financier Could Give No
Definite Statement.

Washington, Jan. 1.-TWO confer
ences today between Thomas w.
Lawson and Representative Henry,
chairman of the house rules commit
Mr.. Henry that the Boston financier
had been unable to furnish any names
or definite announcement about the
alleged leak in advance of President
Wilson's peace note, and that so far
as he was concerned the matter would
be dropped.
Certainly no sensible person. said
Mr.. Henry's statement, would ask me
to trouble the committee with a meet
ing to chase a mirage. And I must
say that as far as this matter between
Mr.. Lawson and myself is concerned,
it is ended
Thorough Conferences.
legged leak has been discussed by Mr..
Lawson and myself. 1 have asked him
for the names of those thought to be
responsible for the so-called leak be-
tween the state department and Wall
Street. He cannot give me a single
name: He cannot even give me the
names of those charged by him with
cleaning up sixty millions Of dollars
in connection with the leak and is not
able to furnish me the name of even
one of the suspects"
Lawson Says Washington Does Not
Want an Investigation.
Mr.. Lawson issued a statement to-
night asserting that Washington did
not want an investigation and that
Chairman Henry would not act unless
the leak makers" and benehciaries
confessed to him in advance. He
said he had been in Washington until
he was tired and was going home be-
cause there was absolutely nothing
doing"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03

The bankruptcies in Germany fol-
the year 1916 numbered 2,227 as COM
pared with 1850 and 1873 in 1915 and
1914, respectively.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03

Mr.. and Mrs. William O'NeiI who
were found dead in bed at their home
in the South Boston district, had been
frozen to death.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03

Automobiles killed 729 persons last
year on the streets and highways OF
New York State, as compared with
663 in 1915.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03

Charles Wilson, 20 years old, and
his wife, 80, were asphyxiated in their
home at No. 1861 Greene Avenue,
Avenue. BROOKLYN.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03

Charles Duvent, commissioned by
the French Government to paint pic
lures of the present war, to add to
paintings of earlier battles already in
the Gallery of Victory at Versailles,
has brought $50 studies of scenes on
the battle front to this country.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03

John Wilkes Booth, last of the
famous family of actors, was buried
at Leadville, Col. He was a nephew of
Lincoln's assassin.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03

The Hampton Terrace Hotel, a wint-
err tourist resort near Augusta, Ga.
was destroyed by fire at a loss of
5000, 900.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03

Mayor Mitchell has appointed a COM
mittee of several hundred citizens to
arrange a celebration to mark the
of the Catskill Aqueduct.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03

Henry HoItgrew, of Cincinnati,
who several years ago, was reputed
to be the champion heavyweight lift
er in the world is dead.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03

Victor Brown, master of the Amer
lean schooner George w. Truitt, Jr.,
was washed overheard and drowned
in a gale off Cape Hatteras, December
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-03

After spending a quarter of a cen
tury in a cloister, Paula Schillinger
bride of George c. Iessler, tailor of
Syracuse, to whom she had been en-
gagged twenty six years ago.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-02

They found a dummy figure had had been placed in her bed and she had fled. The castle grounds were searched and ponds and streams were dragged in the behef that she might have ended her life.
 Police of every kingdom of Europe joined in the search for her and after the days of fruitless anxiety the King caused to be published paragraph in the newspapers announcing her disappearance and blaming it to her mental condition.
 In 1903, the crown prince obtained a divorce from the crown princess. She soon married Professor Giron. Francis Joseph promptly deprived Louis of all archducal titles and perogatlves.