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Arizona republican., 1917-12-15
NO TEUTONS ON MO

HALIFAX, N. S., Dec. 14.-There were no Germans nor Austrians aboard the Imo when it collided with the Mont Blanc Alex E. Bjorssen, second officer of the Imo, testified at today's session of the government inquiry into the ex- plosion. So far as he knew, the captain and pilot were both on the bridge of the ship until after the collision. He had noticed no change in the Imo's course prior to the collision. Bjorssen stated that if the Imo had not gone astern the French ship would have rammed her near the stern on the port side. He said the Mont Blanc changed her course after three blasts on the whistles. swinging over to the Halifax side of the channel
Arizona republican., 1917-12-15
IDENTIFY MAN WHO
 BOUGHT REVOLVER
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DEDHAM, Mass, Dec. 14.-Positive Identification by witness for the defense of Harold Jackson, a sales man employed by George H. Reyes, as the purchaser of the revolver with which Mrs. Pauline A. Reyes, the latter's wife was killed, was an unexpected development today in the trial of Miss Harriet A. Varney on the murder charge. A prosecution witness who could not positively identify Miss Varney, had previously expressed the belief that she was the woman who bought similar revolver from him at Providence, R. l., in March, 1916. According to to- days Identification of the revolver by it's number, it was sold in this city April 4, 1916.
 The new development. which coun- sel said was but recently discovered, closed the evidence for the defense. Rebuttal by the prosecution occu- pied the last hours of the session and the prospects tonight were that arguments would be begun by noon tomorrow.
 Reyes on being recalled in rebu1tai testified that Jackson had never bought a revolver for him and had never been requested to buy one. He also told of a visit of Miss Var ney to lodging house room in Bos- ton which he occupied about a year ago. Mrs. Lena Oeffinger, who con- ducted the lodging house he men. toned, was called and testified that Miss Varney came there, said she was Reyes wife and spent the night in his room. In her cross -examina tion, Miss Varney had denied this and declared she never before had seen Mrs. Oeffinger.
 The cross examination of the de- | fendant, which occupied the whole | morning session brought out little evidence and did not cause her tc change her story as told on direct examination.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-15
TO EXTEND WAR WORK
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 14-Extension of its war work, including the financ- ing of a woman hospital unit in France, nominating of officers and adoption of the executive council rec ommendation for securing passage by congress of the federal amendment resolution occupied today's sessions of the 18th annual convention of the Ma tional American Woman Suffrage As sociation. Secretary Baker spoke at the open meeting tonight. Results of today's nomination primary makes cer- tain the reelection of all officers ex- cept the treasurer. Mrs. Henry w. Rogers of New Haven, Conn.,, who is opposed by Mrs. Clifford Pinchot of Washington. Mrs. Rogers wanted to retire but delegates nominated her by writing in her name on the primary ballot.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-15
DECLARE J|M|NEZ
 TAKEN BY VILLA
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JUAREZ. Dec. 14.-PersiStent re- ports were received here tonight that Jimenez was captured by Villas column Monday and Parral Wednes- day. There was no official confirma- tion of these reports here tonight. However, an embargo was declared late today on freight shipments south of Chihuahua City. An Ameri- can who arrived from Jimenez to- night, said the Villa forces and fed erals were fighting in Jimenez Mon day when his train left and he heard in Chihuahua City that town had been taken. He also said reports from Parral were that the federals were entrenching there Monday preparatory to an attack. Villa was said to be in personal command of the column
Arizona republican., 1917-12-15
WANTED TO SEE COUNTRY
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FL PASO. Dec. 14.-Frederick Will liam Deuschie, of Oakland, Cal, said he wanted to see America first be- fore he went abroad to fight the Ger mans. He appeared at the courthouse today and announced his desire to en- ter the army. Telegraphic investiga- tion by the draft board revealed the fact that Deuschie had failed to report for examination in Oakland. He said he had started from Oakland, where he had lived all his life, 70 see something of his own country berore ne went into the army. He said his father was born in Germany but was an American citi- zen. He was sent to Fort Bliss for in vestigation.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-15
Ieft for the border at Piedras Negras

left for the border at Piedras Negras on special trains.
 Unconfirmed reports that 8 Villa force had attacked Parral and cap tured the town Wednesday were in circulation here late today, but were without verification tonight. Mining companies having large interests in Parral were authority for the statement that messages and letters received from Parral December 12, reported everything quiet there with a large federal force occupying the garrison. A Villa column was re- ported at Pillar de Concho, 50 miles north of Parral Monday. Unverified rumors of an attack on Jimenez by a Villa force were also received here tonight.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-15
MANY OUT OF WORK
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CLEVELAND Dec. 14--Many thous- ands of persons in this city will be thrown out of work until Monday at least through the shutting off of all electric current in factories and manu- featuring plants by the Cleveland Elec- tric Illuminating company here to- night on account of the coal shortage. This was done, according to an official of the Illuminating company, so that street cars may be kept running and power for Illuminating purposes furn- ished. Mayor Davis late today was informed by the company that it's en- tire coal supply would be exhausted within three days and that unless more coal was obtained the entire plant
Arizona republican., 1917-12-15
HONORS FOR CHINAMAN
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SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 14-NIilitary courtesies, lacking only the firing of a final salute, were extended at the funeral here today of Wong Kee Chong, the first to die of the 572 Chinese refugees who left Mexico with General Pershings troops last Feb ruary. Wong, a Mason, was given a Christian burial. The service was read by Chaplain Stanford of the 344th artillery. The Nineteenth infantry band played the funeral march and taps" Wongs temporary burial was in the national cemetery here. Later the body will be sent to the Orient.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-15
FROM COLD TO WARM
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CASPER, Wyo., Dec. 14-From arc tic temperature to summer weather was Caspers experience today At 6 a. m. the thermometer recorded be-, low zero. At noon it was thawing. At four'o'clock the mercury again was nearing the zero mark. Tonight it is 61 degrees above zero. From below zero at six o'clock this morning the mercury rose to 50 above at noon, had dropped back to 32 above at 4:3O Nis afternoon and at tonight stood at 61 above. There was slight drop after o'clock tonight.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-15
TWO DIE OF EXPOSURE
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WASHINGTON. Dec. 14-Seamen John Thomas Moran and Chester Theo- dore Berry, of the naval guard on the American steamer Acteon, torpedoed and sunk November 25, died from ex- posture, and two others, Gunner's Mate Leonard Richard Kabke and Seaman Howard s. Platt, still are unaccount- ed for the navy department announced tonight in statement adding details to the meager reports of the torpedo ing received last month. Sixteen men of the armed guard were saved and all of the civilian crew except two, John Fitzgerald and a seaman named DoWney,
Arizona republican., 1917-12-15
BRITISH STEAMER FOUNDERS
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AN ATLANTIC PORT, Dec. H. The laundering at sea of the British steamer Knight of the Thistle was an- nounced in a radio message received tonight from a steamer which reported she would land S4 survivors here to- morrow. The message contained no details of the wreck or the rescue but it was thought probable that the Knight of the Thistle went down during one of the series of terrific gales that have swept the north Atlantic during the past week.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-15

train. It was the determination of ths government that the deposed president= must live abroad until the expiration of the term for which he was elected.
 Major Norton de Mattos, who was minister of war in the Costa cabinet, has demanded months furlougl, after which he wishes to be sent to the, front.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-15
RECRUITS AT FL PASo
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FL PASO, Dec. 1.-Two hundred and six recruits for the army and navy were accepted here roday. Of this number 155 were sens to the army and 51 to the navy. Another record day is expected tomorrow, the last day for enlistments under the new draft rule. Men from all parts of the southwest were arriving here tonight to enlist.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-15
FIFTY ARE ACCEPTED
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 CHEYENNE, Wyo., Dec. 14.-More than fifty men were accepted for the army and navy here today and large numbers waiting to be examined were disappointed. Some of these left for Denver to seek enlistment. The re- cruiting offices were filled all day with men of draft age from all parts of Wyoming and neighboring states.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-15
CUBAN SENATE AGREES
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HAVANA, Dec. 14.-The Cuban sen ate this afternoon unanimously adopted a resolution declaring a state of war between Cuba and Austria Hungary exists. The resolution was the same as that passed by the house on Wednes- day,
Arizona republican., 1917-12-15
RECRUITING RECORD BROKEN
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SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 14.-Al1 rec ords for recruiting were broken here today with more than 4,000 applicants passed within fifteen days and hun- dreds still awaiting acceptance.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-15
PRESIDENT IS DEPORTED TRenIIblican A D 1 eased wireI

LISBON, Dec. 14.-The newly estab- lished revolutionary government has decided to send former President Ma chado. from the country by special
Arizona republican., 1917-12-15
eutierrez,s Movement Crows

EL PASO, Dec. 14.-Luis Cutter rez's revolutionary movement in the state of Coahuila is growing rapidly, according to private reports received here from Piedras Negras, Coahuiia, tonight. After evacuating Monclova, Gutierrez and his followers started north along the railroad between Torreon and Piedras Negras, the coal mining town of Sabinas being the supposed objective with Piedras Negras as a possible point for border attack. these reports stated
 American mining companies having employees at Sabinas and other American companies with representa- tives in Monclava have been making efforts to get in touch with their employees and a number have already average for all stations. Men in ex- cess of that number who are accepted are sent back to their homes subject 10 call. Because of the far larger number of applicants for army enlistment it has been deemed impracticable to apply the same system.
 The supplies of clothing and other necessary equipment for recruits has been exhausted by the rush and it is desirable, it is held, that the influx should be distributed over a longer period of time.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-15

would be forced to shut down, cutting off street cars and lights in the city.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-21
Views of the Vigilantes
WHY IS THE DRAFT FAIR TO
 ALL-RicH AND POOR ALFkE7 An Interview With Hon. Joseph A.
 Cooke, Mayer of Meridsn.


 Mayor Joseph A. Cooke, in another of the Connecticut state cLuncil of de- fense seriesi of Made in -ConnecIicut" war interviews, also mad, public to- day, has answered tke question Why is the draft fair to all-rIch and poor alike?" in the. following manner:
 The method used in the present war draft is among the best :hat could be chosen. There was no opportunity for and all were given a fair chance. Sons of wealthy parents as we'll as tf ose rot SO well suT pliea with this worlds goods were drafted and they will have to serve their country, except there be some good EeasoT1 for exemption. In fact, young rGen will be taken from all walks of life Thus the duty is distributed as equally as pos sible.
 The fairness shown in drawing the draft numbers in Washington has cre- ated confidence in the young men that they will be given a square deal all them are not only wiling but also may assist in the right to continue the freedom we now enjoy.
 As our country is engaged in the great European conflict we must fight to the end There can be fio backing out. To do this the government must have the loyal support of her citizens Undoubtedly this will be gwen fiber ally, and American patriotism will now as before stand out as the greatest in the world"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-21
SWEDEN MUST ACT.

Tn connection with the revelations which showed how scme of the agents of Sweden had been duped by the German diplomats. the state depart ment takes justified course in ac- cepting for the time being the unoffi- cia1 declarations from Stockholm con- corning the resentment and indigna- ton of that country. Sweden has asked for an explanation of the Ger man conduct and it has received in- suit to go along with it's injury in the regrets which Germany has offered, when Berlin expresses it's thanks for the services rendered and when it gives notice to it's representatives not to reveal the contents of any coda messages which they desire Sweden to transmit in the future.
 Sweden has of -course been taken advantage of. It understands the need Of clearing itself from any suspicion that it was a party to ths plans whereby the disclosed messages were d, but more than that it should .<>erztand that it is duty bound to make known by a clear statement of facts just what it proposes to do re- garding such matters in the future. That the determination of that course and the introduction of reforms in the foreign office are underway is en- tirely possible. Until they are forth coming Sweden must realize that the pro-German feeling which has existed in that country is bound to react against it and it must of necessity define more clearly it's neutrality and set forth how it intends to ailay this of giving aid to Germany in the future.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-21
STREET DANGERS

In spite of all that is being done in the way of regulation, enforcement of the laws and the fixing of stiff pen alties the effect upon the opera tors of vehicles in the streets of New York is not such as to cause satlsfac ctien when it is announced by the acting police commissioner that the total ac- cidents during the month of August, amounting to 2,3e6. were greater by twelve per cent. than those of the cor responding period last year.
 The increase involves the street cars as we'll as the automobiles and motor trucks and in the opinion of the commissioner the cases in which motor vehicles are involved result chiefly from the fact that there is a much larger number of them in use. As evidence of this the collisions among motor vehicles. where the fault is rarely that of the pedestrian show ed an increase of 45 per cent. for the month.
 With such an increase in the num- her of vehicles and with the large number cf accidents that are occur ring, almost 80 a day. it is perfectly apparent that the dangers in the streets of that city are rapidly mul- tip1ying. This calls not only for the exercise of greater care upon the part of the operators of all vehicles but a closer supervision of regulations, while it must be realized by all pe- destrians that there is Q greater re- sponsibility which they must assume Where it is known that danger exists greater care should of necessity be exercised.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-21

with wonder and with pride That her soldier son. to whom she had said a long and last good-bye. should receive this honor. was almost more than ahe could bear. and after the brief service At the grave she turned to the fresh faced young leader and with tears streaming down her cheeks she grasp ed his hand and kissed it. Then turn ing again to the newly made grave she crossed herself devoutiy, and then slowly, with head bowed, walked past the silent assemblage.
 Once more the young men, in uni form stepped out from the line and reverentIy lifting his cap said in low voice, "Now fellows-all together-Hip Hip. Hip. Hurrah!" and so holy and so full of sincerity and true respect was the message of hope and good will called out to the sad little rnourner that those in the procession who were French found themselves joining in the last glorious cheer with their own "Hourra" all given with a loyal feeling of God speed little woman"
 As she walked on, in spite of her tears and sadness her heart was full of great thankfulness and of honest pride. that her beloved son--a soldier of France-had received the honor which the sacrifice of his life for his country had made his due.-H. G. $. in The Westminster Gazette.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-21
THE SENSIBLE WAY.

Much eradication cannot help be- ng felt. and this must be especially rue in Lynn, that the trouble which las existed between the shoe. factories n that city and the Operatives since he 18th of last April bids fair to be adjusted upon a basis of fairness to Ill concerned.
 After being practically closed for a period of five months a conference of he representative of the unions, manufacturers and the state public afety committee has resulted in an sreement whereby the factories are to pen their doors next Monday and e.000 employees are to. return to their 'enehes on the old basis of pay, plus uch increases as have been granted n certain factories since that time nd with the understanding that there TiN be no lockout and no strike for
 period of three years. It has ap- arently been recognized that there as been lost in the past several lonths hundreds of thousands of dol ITS which can never be made up here are some matters, leading up the deadlock of last3Aprii which fly be adjusted with the representa- we of the public safety committee g the arbiter.
 This should mean that all the diff .rences will be smoothed out in a tanner that is fair for all concerned. uch is of course the method which. 1ouid have been followed last spring. is the one sound and sensible stion to resort to under such cir
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-21
THE NECESSITY OF AIRPLANEs.

< More and more is the importance of
 the contribution which this country can make through the production of airplanes not only for its own use
 but for the isaid of the allies, being impressed upon those who are-watch- ing the effects of air activities along all the battle lines.
 The aim of the entente nations has been to secure the supremacy of the air. It is recognized that if such can be obtained that tremendous advan- tage will have been gained for what ever dependence may have been placed upon the aeroplane in years gone by. it cannot help being appre. ciated that it Is of the utmost in- portance today. Assistance which can be gained in no other way is fur nished by the air pilots and there is need of beating out the enemy in this field just as much as there is on land or water.
 Thus the programme which this country has mapped out for the pro- duetion of airplanes needs to be de- veioped with all vigor. Among the needs of Italy in the conduct of it's present great offensive is more flying machines. This country ms made most encouraging start through the development of a standard motor but even that cannot be looked upon as an accomplishment which cannot be bettered. Improvements are being made all the time. More powerful and faster machines are being turned out constantly and the further devel- opment of such machines as this country builds must be undertaken. While we are pushing prodhction we must also strive to at least equal if not excel the enemy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-21

trust masnate in his palrniest days never flau it on the crop raiser for
 squeezing out the per cents. by the
 hundred, and all very much after the manner of the Vermont deacon who would begin the day with: Have you watered the tobacco. sanded the sugar and chalKed the ffour?" And when ths clerk would answer yes. then the dea- con would say: Let us pray" Be- cause of this disposition on the part of crop roducers we have fears of hap penings to the potato crop despite the great promise.-Bridgepo Telegram.
 We thought, unfee,ihg Nature had ruined the tobacco crop along with verything else but to whom shall we show gratitude for the news that, in spite of everything, the crop is the largest ever and will bring $10 COG, 900 to the farmers of the state? This will help us in our task of feeding the world or at least will provide allevia- ton for a scarcity of bread and meat. It may also be that some potatoes and corn some rye and buckwheat, were saved from wind and hail. Is war then not to be allowed to overcome us? Is God good, after all.-Waterbury Amer ican.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-21
OFF TO CAMP AND WAR.

There were no formalities in con- nection with the departure of the Norwich contingent destined for Camp Devens at Aver. Mass, but it could not help but be impressed upon the young men that the whole community was deeply interested in their going. for there were hundreds besides reIa- tives and friends at the station to bid them Godspeed good luck and an early and safe return.
 It goes without saving that it was a sad occasion. Many stayed away for just that very reason but. the cheering crowd who saw the young men on their way could not help but be impressed by the courage. determi- nation and good spirits which were manifested by them. And it was an occasion which must have brought the witnesses to a deeper realization of just what their departure meant, how great a sacrifice they were entering upon and what grand and noble service they are prepared to render for their fe1lowmen and the uphold ing of the rights and principles Of their country. This contingent ga1 only a short time in advance of s<.-- CTS. Some have already preceded them but it brings home with greater em- phasis the meaning of this country's participation In the mighty struggle They go to camp now. but they go to prepare for sucA greater service as they may be called on to render wherever it may be.
 One of the pleasing features con- nected with their trip to tke camp was the manner in which they were furnished with food and fruit by the women of Putnam during their short stop in that city It was the same delightful and commendabIe attention which was also shown to the contin- gents from Wfllimantic and New Lon Ion but it cannot fail to win the ever lasting thanks of the relatives of those young men as we'll as the boys themselves It was a bit of thought .ul attention which cannot be for gotten.