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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-08-24

Mis- Margaret Cole accompanied
by Fred Latshaw returned home Wed
nesday from Gull Lake where they
with Mrs. John Latshaw and daughter
Carrie of Allegan have spent the
past week.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-08

The first of a large fleet of stand a;rdized wooden ships being built for the American and allied governments will be launched on the Pacific coast Dec, 15.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-08
MAJOR BIRDSEYE B. LEWIS
 SUICIDED IN FRANCE
Was With Aviation Section of Signal
 Corps of Pershing's Staff.

Washington, Nov. 7.-Maior Birds eye B. Lewis. detailed to the aviation section of the signal corps and at- tachedj to General Pershing's staff whose death was previously reported to relatives in private cables, commit ted suicide last Saturday. The war department was so advised today by General Pershing in a message giv- ing no details.
 Major Lewis, who was 29 years old and resident of Millbroolk. N. Y, entered the army after the war began. He is survived by his widow, daugh- ter of Oakleigh Thorne. New York capitalist.
 Sergeant Carl C. Taylor, infantry, died October 27 from a gunshot wound believed to have been suffered acci- dentaIly. Next of kin, father, Chester o. Taylor. Dover, N. H.
 Private James Shea, attached to truck company, died yesterday, acci- dental injuries to his head. Emergen- cy address. J. J. Conner. New York.
 Privates Wagoner Roland Nay1or and Chester H. Shapleigh. both of in- fantry, died November from pneu- n1onia. Naylor's next of kin. father, Waleer Naylor, Pleasantville, N. J.. Shap1eigh's is his mother. Mrs. M. Shap1eigh, Elliott, Maine.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-08

The Italian armies are continuing their retreat westward over the Vene- tan plain from the Tagliamento riv- CT and southward from the Dolomites and Carnic Alps region toward the plain The retreat is declared by the Italian war office to be an orderly one, with the rear guards on both fighting fronts holding back the enemy and with airplanes also playing an inn portant part in harassing the invaders. destroying bridges that have been thrown over the Tagliamento and bombing troops trying to cross the stream
 munication asserts that the Germans have reached the Livenza river on the Venetian plains, along which it had been expected General Cadorna would fight a retarding action, 1t Is be- neved that this is only in the center and that the greater portion of Gem eral Won Buelow's forces is still ne- gotiating a passage of the Tagliamen- to or working its way westward over tlss fiat country harassed by Italian cavalry.
 There has been no indicat:on as to where the line of Italians retreating from the hills southward has reached. Nor is there any information concern ing where General Cadorna, reinforced by the British and French, will make his stand. but the belief still prevails that the Piave river will be chosen for this purpose.
 That aid by the allies is required and in no unstinted nea asure-has been asserted in semi-official quarters in Rome The Teutons are declared to
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-08

have staked everything on their at- tempt to crush Italy and the allies must rush up assistance with the ut most speed if Cadorna is to check the enemy.
 Thus far since the retreat from the Tatsiamento and the north began 1t is evident that the invaders have not come in close contact with the main Italian forces, for the Berlin war of flee tells of no great battle having been fought anywhere and does not di- late on large numbers of prisoners having been taken, merely saying that several thousand troops have fallen into their hands.
 Of great significance to the Italian situation and to that of the allies gen. erally is the announced arrival in a British port of the American repre- sentatives to the inter-a11ied confer ence which is to discuss and lay plans for the successful carrying on of tine war. Colonel B. M. House, slong known as President Wilson's conf dentia1 advisor, heads the mission.
 On none of the other fronts than the Italian have there been any en- gagements of great importance. The Cana dians are holding their gains of Tuesday before Passchendae1e without the Germans offering serious interfer- eno.>. On the greater portion of the have been only small encounters, in which the French obtained the advan- tage over the Germans. Gaza. on the Mediterranean coast in Palestine, has been captured by the British and the column operating north of Beersheba has made an. additional advance of eleven miles.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-08
MORE EVOLUTIONARY
 TROUBLE IN PETROGRAD
Armed MaximaIists Have Taken Pos session of Official Telegraph Agency.

Petrograd, Nov 7-An armed naval detachment, under orders of the Max ilmalist revolutionary committee, has occupied the offices of the official Pe- trograd telegraph agency. The Maxi malists also occupied the central tel egraph office, the state bank and, Ma r.ie Palace, where the preliminary parliamentary had suspended it's pro ceedings in view of the situation.
 No disorders are yet reported, with the exception of some outrages bX Apaches. The general life of the city remains normal and street traffic has not been interrupted.
 F. In -tIfezearly hours of the morning a delegation of CosSackS appeared at the Winter Palace and old Premier Kerensky that they were disposed to carry out the governments orders con corning the guarding of the capital, but they insisted that if hostilities commenced it would be necessary for their forces to be supplemented by in fantry units. They further demanded that the premier define the govern ment's attitude toward the Bo1shevikis, citing the release from custody of some of those who had been arrested for participation in the July dis turbances. The Cossacks virtually made a demand that the government proclaim the Bolshevikis outlaws.
 The premier replied T nd it difficult attitude of the government towards the present Bolsheviki activities is known"
 The premier replied '1 find it difficult who had been released were on bail and that any of them found participat- ing in new offenses against peace would be severely dealt with.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-08
CENTRAL AGENCY FOR
 COAL DISTRIBUTION To Be Formed Through Which Ur- gent Requirements Will Be Met.

New York, Nov. T.-Establishment of a central agency through which the coal requirements of the government and important business interests in New England will be met was agreed upon here today at a conference be- tween representatives of water trans portation lines 10 New England and members of the committee on inter national and water transportation of the council of national defense.
 Major General William M. Black, U. S. A.. chief of engineers, and R. A. c. Smith. New York dock commits sioner, members of the committee, called the conference to obtain ac- curate information concerning the coal needs of the New England district and the best method of transportation from terminals in New York.
 MT Smith recommended the crea- tion of the central agency.
 Representatives of the transporta- ton lines decided unanimously that the greatest need for action was the prompt supply of coal to the supply terminals in this city. From here, they said, coal could be carried to New England by water with the pres ent equipment. Plans were formu- lated for the release of private equip ment for government use. Necessary work to organize the central agency will be hastened. it was announced.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-08
SECOND LIBERTY BOND
 TOTALLED $4,617,532, 300
9,4oo,00o Persons Subscribed to the
 Big War Fund.

Washington, Nov. 7-Americans re- sponded to the call for a second Lib erty war loan by subscribing S4617.- 532, 300, an over-subscription by 54 only s3S3, 900 less than the $5 00O.- 900, 900 maximum fixed by the treas ury.
 TabuIations completed tonight eleven days after the close of the na- tion-wide bond selling campaign, showed that every federal reserve dis trict exceeded it's quota and 9,400,0O persons subscribed in the big war f1n- ancing operation, which Secretary Mo Ado described as the greatest ever at tempted by any government.
 Half of the over-subscribed sum will be accepted, making the actual total of bonds to be issued $398O8 766. .16O. Ninety per cent. of the subscribers will received the amount for which they bargained, all subscriptions for $50,000 or less being allotted in full and those above the amount being pared down 90 per cent. allowance on ,subscrip- tions between $5O.000 and $100,000 to forty per cent. for the largest single subscriptions of $5O,000,000.
 Secretary McAdoo made a denial of reports that the third war loan would be solicited in January, 1918.
 "In view of the large over r-SubScrip- ton of the second Liberty loan" he said, 'I am glad to state that this will not be necessary. It has been generally understood that the third loan would be sought prob ably in late February or early March next year.
 The New York federal reserve dis trict subscribed nearly three times as much as the second district on the list. Chicago. The results in each district follows:
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-08
HOW GREAT BRITAIN IS
 INCREASING WAR STRENGTH
Told by Andrew Bonar Law, British Chancellor of Exchequer.

Manchester, Nov. 7.-The British chancellor of the exchequer, Andrew Bonar Law, at a great war aims meet ing here tonight, declared that Great Britain could look to the future not only with hope, but with absolute con- fidence. He said that Great Britain's overseas force is more than three mil lion, adding:
 "A mightier force never existed.
 Great Britain had trebled the air plane engine production since October, 1916.
 "As for the submarine campaign" continued the chancellor. "I can say with certainty that 1t is not going to bring us to our knees"
 Referring to the Italian situation, MT. Bonar Law said:
 'We are watching with the deepest anxiety what is happening in Italy with deep anxiety, but not without hope"
 He believed the Italian army would be able to stop the German advance until aid had come from Great Brit ain and France
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-08

Washington, Nov. 7.-Safe arrival at missioners to the allied war confer ence, headed by Colonel E. M. House, vas announced late today by the state department.
 Members of the Mission.
 Members of the mission are Admiral William s. Benson, chief of naval op- erations; General Tasker H. Bliss, chief of the army staff; Oscar T. Cros- by, assistant secretary of the treas try; Vance Mccormick chairman of the war trade board; Bainbridge Col ny, of the shipping board; Dr. Alonzo F Taylor, of the food administration, and Gordon Auchincloss, secretary.
 To Perfect Coordination.
 Tn making the announcement Secre- tary Lansing said the conference would be essentially a war conference, with the object of perfecting a more complete coordination of the activities oe the allied nations in order to attain the highest efficiency. This is the American governments first definite announcement of the purposes of the meeting.
 Personnel Had Been Kept Secret.
 Even the fact that the Americans to participate in the conference had been named had been a carefully guarded secret until they were through the submarine zone and safe United States is to play in framing the great allied program is emphasized by the fact that the mission, headed by President Wilson's closest personal friend and advisor, includes the high est officers of the army and navy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-08
ANNUAL REPORT OF
 PRESIDENT HADLEY OF VALE
Financial Year SuccessfuI-706 Stu
 dents Are in War Service.

New Haven, Conn, Nov. 7.-What Yale has done for the war and what she is doing is told by President Ar thur T. Hadley of the university in his annual report made public tonight. Particular emphasis is placed upon the establishment of the reserve off, cors' training corps and to Yale's re- 6pOnse to the call to arms, scientific ard medical services rendered, and the financing of the university during the war The president has gathered into one comprehensive statement the story of activities which have been told as separate incidents from time to time. The number of Yale students who have actually gone into service up to May SI was 706.
 In spite of expenses and uncertain ties due to the war. the financial year of the university was a successful one. Funds and balances increased from S1S.S6S 900 to S20,2 ,OOO.
 The relations between Yale and the city of New Haven. the president points out, have become closer than ever.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-08
GREATER COMPRESSION IN
 EALING OF COTTON For More Efficient Loading of Freight Cars and Coastwise Ships.

Washington, Nov. 7.-Greater com pression, the adoption of a standard bale, more efficient loading of freight cars and an increase in the ship ton- mage in the coastwise and gulf trade were suggestions for facilitating the movement of the cotton crop advanced at conference here today of cotton manufacturers, railway and steamship men and representatives of the ship ping board.
 Two committees, which were or dered to report at another meeting November B, were created by the conference. One, to be appointed by Lincoln Green, vice president of the Southern Railway, will discuss the problem with railway officials, while the other, to be named by George H. McFadden. IT,. of Philadelphia, will confer with shippers, manufacturers and cCmpressors
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-08
MILFORD YOUTH KILLED
 BY A MOTOR TRUCK
Run Down While Walking in the
 Road With His Sister.

:Iilford, Conn, Ncv. T.-James Vans, , the Is year old son of George Vans of truck driven by F.iis Roodburg. of New Haven. tonight and killed. The
 boy was walking in the road near the town reservoir with his sister when the truck came along Roodburg says that he did not see the boy and only knew that he had hit some one when the girl screamed He claims that the lights of another motor vehicle blinded him at the time of the acci- dent His father, Samuel Roodburg, was with him at the time and after the son lad keea taken to police headcuar' e-~ Il charged with reck- less driving came to New Haven tc secure t--e 21.50O bail the police
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-08
MOTION FOR INJUNCTION
 AGAINST NATURALIZATION
Of the Equitable Life Assurance So-
 ciety of New York.

New York. Nov. 7.-The motion for an injunction against the mutualiza- tion of the Equitable Life Assurance Society, brought in behalf of minority stockholders who objected to the price proposed to be paid by the society for the shares of T. Coleman Du Pont as exorbitant and a waste of the com pany's surplus, was denied today by the United States circuit court of ap- peals. The three judges upheld sim- liar action by the district court.
 Judge Ward. who wrote the opinion, held that the compliments had no interest whatever in the surplus of the company and that if anyone had a right to complain, it was the par ticipating policy holders and annui- tants.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-08
MISSING AUTO FOUND
 BURIED IN THE WOODS
Car Was Two Feet Under Sand With
 All Appointments Complete.

automobile owned by Anthony Munff, of Springfield, Mass, which had been reported missing ten days ago. was found buried in the woods three miles brought to light by persons passing through the wood who discovered 8 pair of shovels on a new-made mound of earth. They notified the police, who dug over the spot and unearthed the automobile. The license tag on the car bore the number 93,266 of assachusetts registry and the police In Springfield were made aware of the find They reported the name of the owner. The car when found was two feet under sand with all it's appoint ments complete. There is no clue as to who hid the car or their motive in so doing.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-08
Attemptto Reduce
 Prices of Bread
WILL BE THE NEXT MOVE OF THE
 FOOD ADMINISTRATION
TO REGULATE LOAVES
President Wilson is to Issue an Order That Every Baker in the Country be Required to do Business Under a Federal License-Bread Formula Se- iected.

Washington, Nov. 7.-An attempt to reduce bread prices will be the next move of the food administration in assuming control of the principal food commodities. At the request of Ad- Hlinistrator Hoover, President Wilson will issue within a few days an order directing that every baker in the country be required to do business under federal license.
 Rules Have Been Drawn Up.
 Rules and regulations governing the baking industry already have been drawn up by the food administration and will be put into operation as soon as the executive order is out. They will provide a standardized loaf. A bread formula has been selected and bakers will be permitted to use no other.
 Bread Will Contain Less Fats.
 The war bread will contain less fats. The lard and milk content will be cut down considerably. It probably will be produced in wtenty ounce and ten ounce 1oaves. No prices will be fixed outright, but only reasonable prices may be charged Consumers commit tees have reported that in most places leaves of this size can be sold at ten and five cents, respectively.
 It is believed likely that before many months bakers may be required to add a certain amount of corn flour in baking bread. Dietetic experts now ere working out formulas containing wheat flour substitutes.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-08
GOVERNMENT WORK
 HINDERED BY STRIKES
At charIestown Navy Yard and the Watertown Arsenal.

Boston, Nov. Lone thousand me- chanics employed on government con- struction work at the navy yard and the federal appraisers stores in this city. at the marine hospital in Chel- sea and the Watertown arsenal, went on strike today. Leaders said their action was "a protest against open shop conditions" at the arsenal and at Squantum, where a strike has been in progress several weeks on the inn mense plant erected as part of the navy shipbuilding programme. Guards of soldiers and sailors have been placed about the buildings on which work was suspended.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-08
INFANTRY SKIRMISH PART
 OF DRILL AT CAMP DEvENS
On Field Supposed to be Raked by
 Enemy's Fire-Men Had to Crawl.

Aver. Mass, Nov. 7.-Infantry skir1nish with the men crawling a mile on their stomachs, was part of the drill of the mon of the s01st In- fantry at Camp Devens today. AS ditches and brush patches aa well as smooth ground had to De traversed. uniforms were in badly damaged con- dition as a result. The drill was on a field supposed to be raked by the ene- mys fire and if a crawling soldier Hft- ed his head or bumped his back he was considered "dead."
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-08
PERSONAL PROPERTY OF
 MURDERED MAN MISSING
That of Judge Albert P. Chamberlain,
 the Retired Ohio Lawyer.

Richmond, Va, Nov. 7.-The murder of Judge Albert P. Chamberlain, the retired Iowa lawyer, for which his brother, pr. Asa w. Chamberlain, is being held here. took on new interest today, when the murdered mans sSn declared that he father before coming to Virginia three years ago had $50 00C m cash and a quantity of valuable jewe1ry. Not a trace of either has been found. and the murdered man was living in abject poverty when he vas killed. Tho dead mans son, AL bert L.. Chamberlain declared he in- tended to trace his fathers lost wealth.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-08
DECLINED VICE PRESIDENCY
 OF THE PRUSSIAN MINISTRY
Herr Friedberg, Leader of the Ma tionai Liberty Party in Germany.

London, Nov. "A despatch to the says:
 Herr F'riedberg, leader of the Ma tional Liberal party in Germany, has declined the vice presidency of the Prussian ministry because Count Won Hertling, the new imperial German chancellor, was unwilling to offer portfolios in the imperial or Prussian governments to other members of the parliament. The position o4 Count Von Hertling as a majority chancellor by this fact is rendered more difi- cult"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-08
THE REV. J. T. TERRY
 INDICTED FOR MURDER.
Former Pastor of Methodist Church
 at RussellvilIe, Ala.

RusseI1ville Ala, Nov. 7.-The Rev. J. T. Terry, former pastor of a Meth odist church here, was indicted today by the county grand jury on 8 charge of numbering Dr. Thomas Hughes, elso of Russellville. Trial was set for tho week of Nov. 12.
 Terry still is confined to the jail hos pital ward, suffering from pistol wounds received at the time Dr. Hughes was killed by a discharge from a shotgun. The preacher and doctor, who had been friends left here in buggy and later weN5 found in a coun- try road, the doctor mortally and the preacher seriously wounded.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-08
PRIVATE KoNDEK ON HUNGER
 STRIKE AT CAMP DEVENs
Declares He VIII Eat Nothing But Steak, Onions and Polish Bread.

Aver, Mass. Nov. TIA hunger strike has been declared by John Kondek. a private under arrest at Camp Devens as a deserter. For two days the man has refused all food offered him, 1n- sistins that he will eat nothing but steak, onions an Polish bread. He disappeared from camp three weeks ago but was recaptured last Monday, Physicians who examined him say that he is in satisfactory physical condition Camp officers had not decided tonight what procedure would be instituted against him.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-08
PRESIDENT BRAZ SUPPORTED
 BY BRAZILIAN DEPUTIES
n Recommendation of Reprisals
 Against German Asgressions.

Rio Janeiro. Nov. 1.-The chamber of. deputies today adopted all the measures recommended to the con- gress by President Braz as reprisals against German aggressions, as well as supplementary measures, inciud- ing a state of siege. These measures include the annulment of contracts for public works entered into with Ger mans; prohibition of new land con- sessions to German subjects and of the transfer of ownership of German properties; control of German banks and German commercial firms and the internment of German suspects.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-08
NEW YORK eUFFRAGIaTe
 LEADING BY e4,2s2 VOTES
Wlth Only ss5 Election Districts Mlss-
 Ing, Mostly Rural.

New York. Nov. 7-With eniy ae5 election districts missing late tonight out of q total of 5.77a ia the state, the majority for woman suffrage in the election yesterday stood at e4,ssa. The remaining districts. which are mostly in rural districts uystate, are not expected to change the result ma terially. The vote vast yes 641,4s1, no kkz-13n-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-08
CAMP DEvENs SOLDIER
 KILLED BY TROLLEY GAR
He Had Not Been Identified at Late 2 Hour Last Niaht.

Aver, Mass, Nov. 1.-The body of a soldier, which had not been tdentf- the street railway tracks in Shirley, three quarters of a milo west of Camp Devens, after being struck by a trolley car tonight. The military authorities were unable to decide whether it was accident or otherwise which caused the death of the man
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-08
WATERBURY DOG
 WARDEN BADLY BEATEN
When He Attempted to Capture an
 Unlicensed Dasehhund.

Waterbury. Conn.,, Nov. S.-An att tempt to capture an unlicensed dasch- huns brought a fist fight on Do. John L. Devereux, local dog warden. today with two assaiiants. The warden's right hand was tangled in the leash and he was badly beaten, The men were arrested and gave their names as Cornelius and Henry Higgins. They were released on bail. One of them obtained a license for the dog later.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-08

Although only one per cent. of sub- scriptions were for sums about $50 900 for which only partial aflotments will be made, $2,129, 100000. or nearly half the big aggregate, was made up by the larger sums. More than three quarters of billion dollars were sub scribed in individual amounts of more than $1,000,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-08
STRAIN OF ELECTION
 HAaTKNEp DEATH Of Richard Brown, Whe Waa Reslees. ed eherlff ef Rridsspert.

HridgepeFt, Gean,,. Ney. 7,EHiehaFd sixth consecutive time Tuesday by the largest republican vote in the city and leading his ticket by. 300 mere than the nunber of votes given te any night suddenly af heaH tFspbis. He was 6s years cid, The train of the election is thought te have hasteHed his deat'-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-08

President WIIsen's labor commission, headed by Secretary of Labor Wilson, reported that it had completed it's work in the Arizona copper districts, where output had been deoreaSed by labor unrest,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-08

The War Industries Board began consideration of the prices to be fxeC for zinc.