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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-12
AIR BATTLES TO COME
WITH 1000 MACHINES
ENGAGED, SAYS PEARY
By a StdH Correspondent
WASHINGTON II

L =.
Aerial battles with 500 to 1000 aeroplanes
on a side engaged in the combat will soon
take the place Of present engagements be-
tween squadrons of twelve machines, accord
ing to the testimony given today by Rear Ad-
miral Robert T.. Pearv before the Senate
Naval Affairs Committee. lie appeared to
advocate the creation of a Department of
Aeronautics. with the Secretary of Aeronau-
tics Cabinet officer.
80 far the development of flying" said
Admiral Peary. has been a question Of
airmanshp. II has been the development
of the individual man and the individual
machine but now they are beginning 70
operate them in squadrons of twelve Soon
they will be operating in brigades of 500
to 1000 machines. Air strategy and air
tactics are to follow the individual work
of flyers.
Recently we have received reports of
the operation of airplanes at three levels
simultaneously. Those machiness close TO
the ground stirring up tho guns and the
batteries, those on the next level spottinp
for shellfre. those on the third level recon-
uoiter'1g
The hydroaeroplane is the cheapest and
most effective antidote we have TODAY 70
the suhTarine menace. II we had 1000
aeroplanes now we would increase our shin
efficiency 200 or 300 per cent
Even in the present infancy stage ~
development of the airplane French HYDRA
aeroplanes are having more engagements
with German submarines than the French
patrol boats"
Admiral Peary submitted figures to SUBJ
stantiate his claims
This summer" he said. "it will be nos-
sible to patrol our coasts rapidly. contin-
uously, minutely for distance of 15O IN
200 miles out from our coasts and next
summer we should he able to extend thai
to 800 miles. But it means thousands in
stead Of hundreds Of machines"
"A machine has been deveIonod ,o,,. o,
said Admiral Peary, that carries 40oo
pounds Of dead weight in addition 70 ire
own weight, Two operators, two machine
guns and a vast amount of ammunItion
can be carried"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-12
HIGHWAY MIlVUTEMEN
PLEDGE CLEAN STREETS
Commerce Chamber Committee
Joins Forces With City
Authorities

Every member of the members council
OF the Philadelphia Chamber Of Commerce
today pledged themselves to become 'high-
way minute men" and cooperate with the
city in keeping the streets c,ean and sani-
tary.
Each of the members viii carry at all
time a number of special postcards II a
member detects violation of any ordinance
relating to the upkeep of the city's streets
he will make note of the delinquency on a
postcard and send 1t to the proper authori-
ties at City Hall
The plan for the highway minutemen''
was presented today by David Kirschbaum,
chairman of the advisory committee Of the
council.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-12
TWELVE BOY WORKERS
ON SHIPS ENROLLED
First to Be Accepted Under Call
Of School Mobilization
Committee
TO GO TO THE NAVY YARD
Six of the Number Will Sign as An.
prentices for Four Years
Course ...

Twelve Philadelphia schoolboys. tho a..
TO be accepted by the school mobilizatioa
committee to answer the call OF the c.
ernment for boy workers on the new sbjr-
ping program VIII present themselves at
the Philadelphia Navy Yard tomorro,n
morning for work Two of the bows wb.
have been selected are of German parentsSo
and third of Austrian.
The call for schoolboys to work on ,h.
steel and wooden ships went forth from ~
Department OF Labor in Washington tye
weeks ago. but on account of the inso,,t.S
condition Of the wooden shpbuildinF nias
active enlistment did not crystallize ,,nt,i
Saturday. one hundred and sevcntv.e,.a
boys in all are wanted in Philadelpnia snS
are needed at once
six of the boys--the younger ones--b.,.
signed to enter apprenticeship courses a,
League Island. This means that they win
be bound to service for four vears Az
boys Of sixteen and seventeen wears ~
average health, who have had gran,p,a.
school education are eligible to the appren.
ticeships
The other six boys. who are between IN.
ages of seventeen and twenty-one bayo
had two or three years instruction in nor.
ual training work. They will be paid on
an average Of SO a day. Twenty-fvc -,
these boys are wanted
The boys who will report at to,,r.
Island tomorrow morning are:
For advanced work Walter Ernst. 9sas
North Eighth street Jacob Miller 9JSS
South Fourth street Leslie Engel 5t5S
Angora terrace; Leon Koll, 1921 North
Eighth street Robert Ingram 1902 N-orth
Front street, and Morris Levy, 5000 Willow.
avenue.
For apprenticeship course-winiam Mub.
lock, 141l North Fifty-eighth street. vii.
liam Bowers, 2423 North Myrtlewood street,
Francis Bora, 'l426 South Broad street
4
nue. William Grouse 1871 Arch street ana
Henry Norman Johnson. 321 Wolf street :,
All boys should apply at 1907 Arch street
for enlistment ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-12
RUSSIAN OFFICIALS
HOPEFUL FORECAST
Says Country Will Be in Condi-
tion to Wage Vigorous War
by End of July

BY the latter end of July Russia will be
in better position to wage war than ever,
This prediction was made today by Prof.
Boris t. Shatsky, Of the official information
bureau established in New York by the
Russian Provisional Government. lie, with
II. H. Sack. another representative Of the
Russian Government, visited Philadelphia
today to view the port and get in touch
with the business conditions in this city.
It was after returning from the trip
on the river which was made on the harbor
boat NJ. S. quay, that Professor Shatsky
made the optimistic prediction concerning
Russia
Many Of the reports we receive here he
said, only come from the surface Of things
He asserted that the extreme element in
Russia would not get the upper hand and
declared that the attempt to establish a sep
arate government in the Fortress Kronstadt
did not amount t oanythng.
Regarding the probable effect Of Presi-
dent Wilson's letter to Russia, Professor
Shatslty said it was in accordance with the
advanced thought and ideas Of the Russians
Of today lie left Russia two months ago.
he said. but knew. of the overthrow of the
Car as it was planned in advance Condi-
tions in Russia, he asserted, have not ma
terally changed since he left
The Russian representatives we're ac-
companied on the trim on the Delaware
RIVER by Director Webster, of the Depart
meht of Wharves, Docks and Ferries As
slstant Director Hasskarl, George f. SprouIe
secretary of the Navigation Commission:
}. ;. w. Holton. president of the Maritime
ENchange; W. NJ. Coates, president of the
Board Of Trade, and W. r Tucker, Russian
consul and secretary of the Board of Trade.
The party left Chestnut street wharf
proceeded to Cramps shipyard and then
as far south as the Philadelphia Navy Yard
Ihe visitors were much impressed by the
activity and conditions of the river front
Following the trip Professor Shatsky ad
dressed number Of representative business
men at the Bourse and informed them Of
conditions IN Russia. He expressed the
nope OF hearty cooperation between the
United States and Russia
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-12
HOUSE TO FIGHT RENT RAISE
Representative Emerson, of Ohio. IN
Start Campaign Today

WASHINGTON, June IA camnot.r
70 determine whether landlords have a.
tempted to Increase rents because ~ ,ha
war" and to prevent such Increases dnr,ns,
nos aostiitles s.. VIII be begun in the House to.
day py Representative I. Emerson. ~ o,,io
Representative Emerson late toda,, IN,
introouee bill asking an investigation 81
rent raising and passage Of law simiisr ~
mat enacted BY Great Britain--forbiddins'
rent raising during the war N'-1''s
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-12
100000 ARPLANES IS
GREATEST NEED OF US.
Henry Woodhouse Declares They
Would Blind Germans and
Win War
Here's What IT Takes
to Make a Good Flyer

A MAN, preferably between the
n ages of eighteen and twenty-five.
A man intelligent enough to make
military observations and calculate
situations carefully and quickly.
A man of honor and integrity
above reproach because of the re-
sponsibility reposed in him.
A man preferably not long out OF
college, who is quick-witted, re-
sourceful, daring, yet cautious.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-12
U. OF p. LAW SCHOOLS
BIG WAR ENLISTMENT
Fifty-four Per Cent of Student Body
Enrolled in Military
Service

Fifty-four per cent Of the enrolment of
the Law School of the University OF Penn
sylvania has been enrolled in United States
military service, according 20 announcement
Just made. OF the total number Of 116
enrolled from the entire school twenty-
six of the class Of 1917 are in the officers
reserve corps and six in the ordnance de-
partment Of the War Department.
Twenty of the class of 1918 and twentv-
four OF 1919 are in the officers reserve six
teen of all classes are in the naval reserve
and twenty-three in farming work
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-12
SPANISH WARSHIP TOWS :
DISABLED U-52 INTO CADIzs
German Submarine Had Her Engines
Struck by Gunshots and Wire ,
less Destroyed

CADIZ, Spain, June 12.--The Spanish
torpedoboat No. 6 this morning discovered
the German submarine USE disabled from
gunshots which had struck her engines.
The submarine was towed into Cadiz ana
stripped OF her wireless apparatus so that
the vessel could not communicate with ves-
sells of the Central Powers interned in this /:
port.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-12
TEN BIG LINERS IN
AN AMERICAN PORT
Among Them Is British Ship Justicia,
Built Since War
Began

NEW YORK, June 12.-Ten big liners of
the International Mercantile Marine are in
one American port today.
Included in the list is the Justicia, a
British ship of 32,234 tons. the biggest ves-
eel 10 anchor in an American port since the
Olympic left New York in 1914. The
Justicia was built in England since the war
started. The other British ships are the
Adriatic. Celtic and the Raphael Gleniffer
The American vessels are the Minnesota,
St. Louis. st. Paul, Philadelphia Man
churia and Finland.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-12
Home Guards Out for Drill

Home defense organizations OF this city
having a total of more than 5000 members,
have been ordered 10 appear at various
headquarters for preliminary training to-
night Veterans OF regular branches OF the
United States service who have seen real
hehting have been selected as drill In
1lfuctors
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-12
U. Of P. sehoIsrship examination.

Arrangements for the annual examina-
ton. open TO graduates OF all the higher
educational institutions in the city anxious
to secure free scholarships to the University
OF Pennsylvania. were completed today. The
examination win be held in the Harrison
Laboratory OF Chemistry starting June ls
and VIII continue for a week The number
of applications nled with Mayor smith iH
eifiy-nve.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-12
Win Build Army Cantonms.t

IIWIn q leighton, OF this city, have beer
awarded the contract for the army canton.
ment to be constructed at WriSbtsto,yn
~ ~ j., which is about forty miles from
niaue'pn'a' aransos The eantonment win be
the Government about $4,000. OO0 ana ,,,,li
house about 10000 soldiers and 1900 ani'
mala. wv fnl'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-12
MAY BE CLUE TO MISSING GIRL
Police Find Glove and Corset Cover Be-
longing to Ruth Cruger

NEW YORK, June 12.-The discovery
of womans glove and corset cover buried
In the cellar Of a Harlem motorcycle shop
today gave the police a new and valuable
clue in the mysterious disappearance OF
Miss Ruth Cruger.
The shop was owned by Alfredo Cocch,
who was last seen with Miss Cruger before
she disappeared four months ago and VINO
secretly fed to Italy a short time ago, de-
serting his wife and children. The pohee
are digging up the entire cellar in hope OF
finding further clues OF, perhaps. the BODY
itself
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-12
France Controls Food in Greece

PARIS, June 12.-France has taken over
control Of food administration throughout
Greece, according to formal announcement
today General Jonnart arrived at Athens
and ordered the landing OF French troops
for duty at the Greek capital to keep order
The Allies, 1t is announced, are buying the
Thessalonian crops to distribute to all prov
inces Of Greece. Allied posts have estab-
lished control Of the Cornthan Isthmus
Troops were landed yesterday without in
Cdent.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-12
ESPIONAGE BILL GOES
TO THE PRESIDENT
Measure Shorn of Censorship Provision
Ready for Executive
Signature

WASHINGTON, June ~, 49,. The eo,...
this afternoon finally agreed 10 the CO.
terence report on the espionage bill sborn
OF the censorship provision. ''''''
The measure will now go TO the White
house for the Presidents signature.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-12

WASHINGTON. June 1.-THE Interstate
COMMERCE Commission today refused 70 dis
farh the rate Of twenty cents a hundred
..nnds on news-print paper from Liver
...1ra Fails. Ne. to Philadelphia. The COM
'I.Inl nf tne International Paper Comnaur
Z w. E|n1 me rate Wat lInnIloed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-12
Army Camp Sites Chosen in West

| WASHINGTON, June 12.--Fort Rilev
Kan, and Des Moines, Ia, were today de-
signed as sites for cantonment camps for
the national army.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-12

The Baltimore Feds" plaintiffs
in the 100000 suit against the
National and American Leagues,
are represented, at the right, by
their erstwhile manager and for
mer Phillies' infelder, Otto Knabe,
and the trio Of attorneys, Stuart
S. Janney, Chester N. Farr, Jr.,
and l.. Edwin Goldman, reading
from left to right. Fans in this
city will recognize Connie Mack,
manager of the Athletics, and
Thomas S. Shibe in the picture at
the left. The third photograph is
that of the Umpire" Federal
Judge Dickinson.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-12

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-12
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-12

nut st.
Paul Mason Cobb, 20. 1929 Dickinson St
Oscar William MaEnuson, 20, 28i4 s. Colo
rado 81.
John McNeilI. %. s44s ormes ST.
Clemens Titzck Jr., ~, Haddon HeiRhts n I
John James Hurst, 3s 6Ts w johnson 81 ~ o.
Charles Leslie Roork. "a Pennsgrove NJ J.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-12

The War Department announced today
that 1877 recruits were added 20 the army
yesterday. making n total Of 1898 enlist
ments for the nation since April I. Yester-
days leaders were New York, s2Oi Penn
sylvania, a72, and Illinois. 100.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-30
EMERGENCY SIGNAL
Arranged by Mayor McGarry in Case
 Home Guard Should Be Summoned.

Mayor J. J. McGarry, captain of the Home guard company, said Saturday afternoon that the signal that has been arranged for calling together the mem bers of the guard in case of an emer- gency is the sounding of four blasts of the siren whistle of the Hammond knowlton factory, this thrice repeated and the sounding of the fire alarm
 The signal may never be heard, but it has been arranged so that it can be used if there is a call for quick re- sponse by members of the company
 Mayor McGarry stated that he has filed a requisition for service amnnu- nition and he expects it will be re- ceived here within a day or two
 As commander of the local company of guards, he expects that he will be required soon to discharge nearly a score of mem bers of the company who are liable for federal service. There is a waiting list, however, from which the vacancies created by such con- templated discharges can be quickly
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-30
AUGUST SUPPLIES.
Clereyn1en Who Will Preach at Sec ond Congregational Church During Month

| While Rev. F. D. Sargent is absent
 from the city during August the fol- l lowing clergymen will supply at the | Second Congregational church: Aug. , Rev. George Candee. Toledo; Aug. 12 Rev. J. Lee Mitchell, -Attleboro: Aug
 19, Rev. George Savary, Adams, Mass Aug. 26, Rev. Edwin F.. Rogers, Bowl ing Green, o.
 August will be in charge of the follow ing members: Aug. 9, C. D. Sharpe; Aug. Is, E. M. Wheaton; Aug. B, J. G. Johnson; Aug. 30, F. w. Seward.
 Protest Against Tax on Billiard Tables
 F'raternal organizations and social clubs in the city that have pool or billiard tables in their rooms are com- plaining because they are being as sessed a special tax under the inter nal revenue laws now in effect. Some of the fraternal organizations already have paid the tax though under pro- test, and other organizations, are hold ing back in an effort to determine if they are not exempt from such a tax
 The organizations that object to paying such a tax are doing so on the grounds that the ta bles are in the rooms solely for the amusement of the members. not for gain. No charge is made for playing and it is held that the tables should be considered the same as these owned in private homes.
 Joined in Sendoff to ArtiIerymen.
 HuLndr11 peOple WnO nave relatives in the Thirteenth company, c. A. C., were at Danielson Saturday morning to join with the thousands that gath cred to see the company off to war.
 Interest in Postoffice Orders.
 The announcement tha: tho post master general has authorized Post master Alexander Gilman to secure postofice quarters here having not less than 2;00O feet, and to secure such quarters outside of the business section if not available within the business section, was creating special interest and discussion Saturday.
 Church Camp Site Favored.
 Members of, the Congrega ational church are giving attention to a sug- gestion that a camp site on the shore of some lake near to Putnam be ob- tain. Such a camp is wanted in order that a growing demand for some place for summer outings may be met. A pla ce such as is wanted would be used not only for recreation purposes under conditions permitting the regulation of the lives of young people, but al well to direct their physical and in- tellectual needs and to conserve their | spiritual needs
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-30
DANIELsON

| Members of Naval Reserve Recalled l to Newport Preparations For | Chautauqua Week-Death of Mrs George Sanders = Funeral of Mrs Rowland Cone-Thirteenth Company Boys Entran, While Thousands Cheer and Farewell Tears Are Shed Lester A Bill, James Foley and Alanson Colvfn, members of the ma report as quickly as possible at the United States Training station, at Newport.
 Mrs. A. E. Beauregard was reported Saturday as seriously i'll at the State Hospital, in Norwich.
 Church Picnic.
 Members of the Dayville Congrega- tional Sunday school were at Wild wood park for the annual picnic of the organization, Saturday.
 George A. Forest of Meriden was visitor with friends here over Sun day.
 Rev. W H. Heigham, new rector of Trinity church at Brooklyn has taken up his duties.
 Equippins New Mill.
 Machinery is arriving at Goodyear for installation in Mill No. g. of the Goodyear Cotton company.
 Rev. E. A. Blake, D. D., being away on a vacation, there was no service at the Union Baptist church in East killingly Sunday.
 Great progress was made with hay ing during the past week and the crop stored is regarded as one of the best in years.
 At Brooklyn, the War Relief workers continue to turn out a large quanti- ty of supplies each month, the work including surgical dressings and hos rita1 garna rents
 Mrs. Mary Collins and daughters Misses Mary and Susan, are to spend this week at Crescent Beach.
 Preparing For Chautauqua.
 The advance guard of the Chautau- qua organization is in town and en- gagged this morning in erecting the tent on the grounds at the Old Peo- ple's home.
 Saturday brought a return to nor nal summer temperature after a whole week of days that showed tenn peratures of from 90 to 96 degrees.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-30
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Georqe Sanders,

Mrs. Myra Sanders, wife of George Sanders, died Saturday morning at their home on School street Mrs Sanders had been in poor health for many months. She was born in Kill ingly, June 26. 1858. the daughter of Asher and Mary A Spalding Burdick Mrs. Sanders had lived for a long pe- riod of years in this town, where her husband had been engaged as a har- ness -rpaker and also lived in Waure- gan for years.
 She leaves her husband a brother. Edward L. Burdick. of Kittanning. Pr, and two aunts, who made their home with her. Mrs. Albert Wheaton and Miss c. F. SpaIding
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-30
left for WilIimantic early Sunda morning.
 Farewell Supper for Soldiers

l
 Farewell Supper for Soldiers.
 On the eve of their departure for 1 the island forts. the Baltic members | of Norwich military companies were 1 rendered a farewell reception in town Friday evening by friends and rela- rves. The local boys were granted | leave of absence Friday and came i hours before going away. All appe- tIzing supper was served. At it's con | clusion fash-ight picture of the | group of patriots was taken. | At 4-45 Saturday morning the mil | itary men assembled at the Roderick 1 block and Joseph Pion conveyed them in his autotruck to the armory at Nor wich where they reported to their commanding officers at 5.45. Thirty touring cars containing friends and relatives accompanied the boys to see them off at the New Ha- ven road station in that city. A del escorted the members to the armory. The volunteers left town feeling that they had been remembered, and warmly thanked their donors for the ceived.
 Gift for Miss Rathbun.
 At their rooms in the Steven house, Miss Mae Rathbun was surprised Saturday evening by fifteen friends, well gift. During the evening Miss Rathbun was. presented a handsome travelling bas. She cordially thanked her friends for their elegant gift. A lunch Of sandwiches, cake, ice cream and fruit was served. Miss Rathbun had been a resident of this place for the past seven years and made many friends. After a few days spent with her parents in Jewett City, she will go to Chester, Pa, to work in the office of a nanufa curing concern.
 What the Gossips Tell.
 Mrs. Patrick Malone has returned from a visit with Pascoag friends.
 Mrs. George Whitehouse is visiting Providence relatives.
 Mrs. Daniel Brennan and daugh- ter. Elinor, are spending several weeks with relatives in Thompson ville and Endfield, Conn.,, and Spring field, Mass.
 Warren Hines of New York is spending a vacation with his parents, | MT and Mrs D. J. Hines.
 Miss Gertrude Swanson has return l ed, after a week spent with relatives | in North Grosvenordale.
 Miss Edythe Grant of Quaker Hill | is the guest of her aunt, Mrs Delwin | s. Martin.
 William Cullen was "a weekend | visitor with relatives in Rockville.