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St. Paul tidende. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1902-1928, 1917-07-20
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

end of month and when it is given going fully into the Toro case in con- ciliatory language emphasizing con- traband, cruiser warfare and express ing regret at the necessity for sink ing her. Owners here Dodero are agents of an enemy government and have sold sixteenth instant Argentine steamship tea to France ee,,f for patrol ser
 July 20. 1917. No. "A. Continua- ton of No. 73.
 'Tn regard to treatment of general question of note, please show concilia- international law and suggest further negotiation. The Argentine govern ment wishes to continue conversations. Chile has removed flag from steamer mend expressing recognition of this to the Chilean minister Radio Plant Erected. ~Jufy 20. No. 75.
 First. Receiving plant erected &C., cording to instructions. When does Nauen send at greatest strength and which is the wave length?
 Secondly. The legation balance at the bank was on June 30th, 656.o00 pesos.''
 July "A, 1917. No. 80.
 'Confidential also for Molina in agreement with Saguier, who is shortly to take over the ministry of foreign affairs. beg that the reply to the note may be delayed until the first of August
 Provincial and State Loans.
 '.July z5, 1917. No. s2. First Remittance of coupons of provincial and state loans depends on the general situation we are negotiat- ing.
 'Second.- Union is in need of a sub vention on account of the blacklist and prices about ten thousand pesos monthly
 Destination of Ships.
 July 25, 1917. No. sS3.
 Destination and particulars of ships tcontinued on Page Three, Fifth ce,9
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21
MORE INDICTMENTS OF
 PHILADELPHIA POLITICIANS
Mayor Smith Is Charged With Mis-
 demeanor in Office.

Philadelphia, Dec. S0.-Another in dictment was returned against Mayor Thomas B. Smith today in connection with the fifth ward political feud in which a policeman was killed. The grand jury indicted the mayor today for alleged misdemeanor in office. He was indicted yesterday on charges of contempt of court and conspiracy to violate tre law for'bidding political activity by officeholderS.
 William E. Finley, executive direc- tor of the republican city committee, indicted on the charge of conspiracy to aid in the flight of alleged gunmen from the city after the killing of the policeman.
 The misdemeanor count against the mayor according to District Attor- ney Rotan. deals with charges that the mayor failed to provide sufficient police protection, that he had encour- aged activity by the police and office holders in the fifth ward fight and that he took no cognizance of warn irgs that gunmen were being brought into the city.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21
67 KILLED IN WRECK ON
 LOUISVILLE & NASHVILLE
40 to 50 Persons Injured, Most of Then
 Seriously at ShepherdsviIle,i Ky.

Shepherdsville, Ky, Dec. 2O.-Sixty- seven known dead and 40 to 50 per sons injured, most of them seriously, was the toll taken when Louisville and Nashville passenger train No. ', from Cincinnati to New Orleans, early tonight crashed into the rear of a Bardstown, Louisville and Springfield accommodation train 500 yards south of the station here.
 The accommodation train had just left the station after making stop, when the faster train, which makes no stop here. came in sight, moving at a it to a halt were futile and the heavy locomotive, with the weight of a heavy steel train behind it, crashed into the rear of the accommodation with terrific impact The two wood en passenger coaches and baggage car making up the smaller train were spfintered.
 Virtually every person aboard the accommodation train, both crew and passengers, was either killed or badly Injured. None of the passengers aboard the fast train were killed, all Though a number were injured. The Locomotive was demolished and the |heavy steel coaches making up the train were thrown from the track
 A relief train was made up at Louis vile and rushed here with physicians and nurses By the time it arrived most of the injured and the bodies of the dead had been removed from the wreckage by volunteers. Within a short time this work was completed and the train was started back to Louisville with a clear right of way, taking the injured to hospitals there.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21
TROUBLES OF TRANSFORMATION
 SYSTEM IN SPAIN
Merchants of Madrid Have Threat
 ened to Suspend Business.

Madrid, Tuesday, Dec. 1s.-The mer- camille and industrial union. repre- senting the country's commercial in- terests, held a meeting today and af- ter a discussion of the imperfection and Reorganization of the national transportation system, decided to make an energetic protest to King Alfonso.
 In line with this decision a message was sent to the king pointing out the difficulties Of the situation and in forming him that al1 shops in Madrid and in the greater part of the prov fnce would close, the merchants rep resented at the meeting having de- cided to sell out their present stocks and not to make any further pur- chases until solution Of the dfficul- ties was reached. TG
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21
IuxBuRc DISPATCHES CAUSE
 SURPRISE IN ARGENTINA
The Government Has Published 57 of
 the Four Hundred or More.

Buenos Aires, Dec. 2o@The Argen- tine government today published fifty seven of the four hundred or more despatches exchanged between Count Won Luxburg, the former German lin government, explaining that only these have so far been received from the legation at Washington
 The nature of the despatches has cAnsed surprise and peeefmfsm, de- spite an official note accompanying them decla<1ng that the te1egrams con tain un<ruths. The test of the despatches, however, are much com mented upon because many of Won Luxburgss aniruations coincide with -known facts and events.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21
MEXICO TO RETAIN
 CONTROL OF RAILROADS
But it May Later Retire From Active
 Management of Lines.

Washington, Dec. 20.AThe Mexican government has no intention of aban- doning it's control of the national rail- way lines, maintained through its ownership of majority stock, but it may later retire from the active man agement of the roads, assumed during the last revolution.
 This was announced today by the Mexican News Bureau in explaining that while the stockholders and the bankers interested may decide to in c1r additional bonded indebtedness in order to reha,bilitate the system, this would not affect government control.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21
Warden Garner to Leave WethersfieId
HAS RESIGNED BECAUSE OF CON-
 OPTION OF HIS HEALTH
IS GOING CALIFORNIA
His Resianation is Regretted by Board of Directors as He Has Been Suc- eessfuI in Effeetins Prison Reform in Connecticut.

Hartford, Conn, Dec 20.-Warden Ward A. Garner of the Connecticut of his health, and the board of direc- tors, at his earnest request, accepted his retirement, which will be effective
 about the middle of January.
 Resignation is Regretted. Colonel Norris. G. Osborn of New Haven, president of the board, in an interview tonight bearing upon War den Gamers action, said .I can say in behalf of ali my associates that to a man we regret keenly his resigna- tion, which came to us out of clear sky. He has acted upon his own wholly personal to himself. He felt obliged to insist upon his resignation being accepted. His retirement will bring to an end an era of prison re-
 form in Connecticut which has been of exceptional achievement, beginning with the administration of former Warden Garvin and continuing with constantly increasing improvement during his own administration. "A special committee of the direc- tors has the task of filling the vacancy we'll in hand and feel assured that the prevailing high standard of manage ment will be maintained in the fu- ture.''
 To Winter in Southern California. Warden. Garner has announced his lHConIlOn or SPenQlIiS the IeHldltiueT Ol the winter in Southern California. Warden Garner became the head Of the state prison in May, 1911, in sue Cession to Warden Garvin, who retired to private life after a iong period of service. and who now lives in Cheshire. He had been connected with prison work for many years and for long period was the deputy of the Michigan City, Ind, prison. Prior to becoming warden at Wethersfield he served as
 acting warden while Warden Garvin made a trip abroad.
 Entered Prison as a Guard. Warden Garner entered the Indiana state prison as a wall guard. He made rapid progress in that institution, be- ing successively shop guard, yard of
 ficer, saleshouse keeper. storekeeper, and chief clerk. His promotion to
 deputy followed and after the death
 of the warden he was acting warden.
 F It was said of Mir. Garner that his
 study of, crinninology and of admins
 tration had made him one of the best informed and most progressive prison
 officials in the United States He was
 Ecer possessing the traits which made
 him a worthy successor of MT. Garvin.
 At Michigan City MT. Garner had en-
 tertained delegates who had been at
 the international prison congress in
 Washington and his institution brought
 meritorious commendation from the
 visitors who had recognized the move
 hent towards prison reform
 MT. Garner was. born in Starke
 county, Ind.,> and prior to taking up
 prison work he had been in business
 life with his father at Knox, Ind. He
 is married and a member of several
 fraternities.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21
AVIATION SECTION OPEN
 TO MEN OF DRAFT AGE
Flyers and BaIioonists May Enlist at Nearest Aviation Examining Board.

Washington, Dec. 20.-Men of draft age qualified for present needs of the aviation section of the signal corps can seek immediate service despite the recent ruling discontinuing voluntary enlistment of draft men. It was an nounced today that flyers and bal loonists may enlist as heretofore upon passing the examination at the nearest aviation examining board which will conduct whatever negotiations are necessary with the exemption boards of the districts from which the vol unteers are accepted ,,r.s -.s,-
 No aerial observers are now being accepted, the statement said, nor are non-fiying officers, except a limited number of graduates of recognized en- gineering colleges or others who can qualify as expert engineers.
 Men seeking service in the aviation section enlisted personnel may volun- teer only through their local boards.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21
AT THE
 STOCKYARDS PROBE
Federal Trade Commission Secures Startling ReVeIa- tions of Meat Packing Industry at Opening
 Session of Hearing
PLANNED MILLIONS IN "PICKINGs" ANDREBATES

Made of High Finance Dummy Officers and Sham Trustees-Frank R. Pegram, Treasurer of the Chicago Stock Yards Company, Receives Salary of $2 800 Year Admits He Knows None of the Other Oficers- George Doherty Its President, Was Said to be Clerk -Conamon Stockholders of Junction Railways Were Asked Surrender Their Stock and Receive Therefore Guarantee of 9 Per Cent. Dividends, When There Was More Than $3 900, GOO Surplus on Common Stock of $65OO, ,OOO-It is Proposed Show That Later the $3OOO,OOO Surplus Was Paid Out in Dividends After the New Company Had Gained Control
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21
Evidence of How He Endeayored to AIqn the Nations of South America Against the United States
STATE DEPTs EXPOSURE OF GERMAN INTRIGUE

ed b Induce President Ircgoyen of Argentina to Enter Into an Agreement With Chile and Bolivia Form an AL Eznce for Their Protection From North Amezica-Found the President of Argentina Piable But the Foreign Min istez Met Cunning With Cunning-Gezman Ministers Secret Maesages With His Home Government Were at Complete Variance With Negotiations He Was Con- ducting With Argentina Based Hope for Success of Germany's Future Policy in South America Chile Re naning Neutral-Disclosure This Time Important Chiefly Because Luis Cabrera, Envoy of President Caranza, is His Way to Argentina to Attend So Called Neutrality Conference.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21
HOW THE RED CROSS DRIVE IS PROGRESSING
Since Monday s5o,ooo New Members
 in New York; New Jersey and Con-
 necticut.

Washington, Dec. 20.lThe Christ mas membership drive of the Ameri- can Red Cross daily is gaining i'm petus. The Atlantic division, com prising New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. reported today $50, ,000 new members since Monday. The Pennsylvania district, which includes Delaware, announces 453,g73.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21
CUBAN SUGAR HERE THE
 FIRST WEEK IN JANUARY
Reliable Reports Received by state Food Administrator of Massachusetts

Boston. Dec. z0.-The Cuban sugar crop, the nnainstay of the American supply, will be available here and in New York during the first week in January, according to reliable reports received at the ofhce of Henry B. En- dicott, the state food administrator.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21
NEW AMERICAN DEPARTMENT IN FRENCH GOVERNMENT
Formed to Give Direct Attention to Requirements of Americans.

Paris, Dec. 20.-(By the Associated Press). A new American department in the French government, of which Jules Cambon, formerly French am- bassador to the United States. will be the director, has been formed to as- sist Premier Clemenceau in giving di- rect attention to the requirements of the American expeditionary force and to any other American activities in France
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21
CLOSING CHAPTER IN SERIES
 OF FLUXBURG'S INSIDIOUS PLOTS
Cabled Paragraphs

Christmas Mail Arrives in France.
 A French Port, Dec. 2O.-A special ship carrying 10000 sacks of Christ mas mail for the American troops arr rived today from the United States. Another steamer arrived on Monday with 460O sacks of army mail, conn prising for the most part Christmas presents.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21
COUNSEL FOR R. A. ASKS FOR
 DISMISSAL OF PETITION
Of William Cummings of New Hamp- shire for Appointment of Receivers.

Boston, Dec. zo-Counsel for the Royal Arcanum, against which two petitions seeking the appointment of receivers have been filed, today ask ed Judge Hale in the federal district court to enter final decree dismiss ing the petition of William Cumming gs of New Hampshire. The court will give hearing on the matter January
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21
Food Needs and Resources of France.

Food Needs and Resources of France.
 Paris, Tuesday, Dec. 1S.-The food needs and resources of France for the coming nine months were dealt with before the senate today in a state ment by Victor Loret, the minister of provisions, in which he pointed out that there was a deficit Of 36, ,00O 900 hundredWeight in wheat.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21
GERMANY TAKES CHARGE
 OF PROPERTY OF AMERicANs
Placed Under Trusteeship Of Govern
 msut-Ne Intention te confiseate l4.

Berlin, via London, Dec. 20@The property Of Americans in Germany has been placed under the trusteeahip of the German government. There is no intention, however, to -conflscate property or to infringe on the personal rights Of the property holders ..sAs
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21
PLENTIFUL SUPPLY OF
 SUGAR IS PREDICTED
During the Coming Year by President Babst of American Sugar Refining Co.

Washington, Dec. 20.-A plentiful
 supply of sugar for the American peo- pie during the coming year was pre- dicted today by Earl D. Babst, pres- ident of the American Sugar Refining
 company, testifying before the senate investigating committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

Bonuses will be offered the Pacific Coast lumbermen for speeding up the production of spruce airplanes for the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

Citizens of Lorraine, France, vii erect a monument in honor of the frs three American troops killed in France
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

General Leman, Genc,en as the her
 of Liege, was expectesf to arrive il Switzerland yesterdav the German
 government finally agreeing to his in
 ternment, but he was re-arrested ol the frontier
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

Fire which started in the K. of C. hall. State and Sixth streets. Columbus O.. drove 200 soldiers into the street half clad.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

Six representativzS sent to the front by the Food Administration returned to Paris and reported that the Amer ican troops in France are well fed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

First Lieutenant Samuel Miller o1 the Medica, Officers Reserve corps attached to the British forces, has beer slightly wounded in action, Genera Pershing reported last night.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

The town of Humboldt, Iowa, sus pended business for the day, wheI Frank Gotch the wrestler was buried
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

Fire in the wholesale district of Bal timore caused $500, 900 damage.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

The Swss newspapers express grat itude to the President of the United for the new commercial treaty witt that country.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

Major General Hugh L. Scott, U. s. A., who is to be assigned as chief in- struction officer of the new national army, returned yesterday from Europe.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

A critical fuel @i*ostion in New Eng land was pictured to the fuel admin istration at Washington yesterday by J. J.. ;Storro-v, fuel administrator for New England and Governor McCan o1 Massachusetts.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

According to news despatches, the central powers have informed the Russian government that they intend to make peace proposals to the allies.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

As reward for the bravery of it's troops. Newfoundland has been of ficially designated as the Dominion of Newfoundland by. Great Britain.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

The naval gunners of vessel arriv- ing at an Atlantic port yesterday fired at what appeared to be the periscope of a submarine the day after leaving port and scored hit which is believed to have sunk the German boat.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

Mayor Smith, of Philadelphia, was indicted for contempt of court and bids city employees from participating in politics.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

j Herbert Hoover, food administrator announced that he approved of thu oldfashinoned Christmas dinner ex cept the mince pie.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

Major General William A. Mann, who commanded the celebrated Rain bow division. which took national guardsmen from many states in the union to the batt1efields of France, has been relieved because of physical in ability to stand field duty.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

Fire destroyed the St. StanisIaus' R. C. church, in Montreal, causing dam age of $70O, 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

The Spanish steamer Novembro was torpedoed without warning.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

News received at St. Johns, N. F., report that large quantities of dried fish owned by Newfoundland interests were lost at Oporta, Portugal, in the rioting
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

As valuable aid in conserving coal the United States Golf Association ap- pealed to golf and country clubs to close their doors until April 1.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

Women conductors were put to work on surface cars in Brooklyn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

Edward w. Diekey, the first Chris tian Science Chaplain to be appointed to tine army, has been assigned to Camp Upton, New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

Eleven miners were killed in an ex- plosion at mine No. of the Bar Dour
 Coal and Coke company, Catoosa, near Memo, Tenn, late Wednesday after noon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

The fuel administration denied ex- emption from the lightless nights re- queSted by the vaudeville theatres.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

The War Department will com mandeer one million gallons of vinegar soon unless present plans are altered
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

Herman F. w. BabbeI, a Salt Lake tailor was arrested and will be in termed for expressing the wish that Germany might win the war.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

Camp Sherman, O., authorities an nounced that ground glass was found nj the food of soldiers in training.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

Wiiiian, N. Wilcox may resign as Chairman of the republican national committee at a meeting of the commit tee at New York in February.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

For the first time in several months Southern Ohio coal mines had a 100 per cent. car supply.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

The Roumanian government releas ed 1,800 who were interned since the beginning of the war.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

"Two Bits Clubs" are being formed in many cities each member to buy one 25-cent thrift stamp daily.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21
American Fleet Expected.

~Vlsft of American fleet is expected next week probably for five days. Al ter that change of ministers is prob- able.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-21

First receipts from the increase in hTst-claSs postage rates totalled $5,- S45, 900 for November
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-12-17
ALASKA TRADE FISCAL YEAR BIRDING JUNE WAS GREATEST
 IN HISTORY OF TERRITORY
Associated Press )

WASHINGTON, U. c., Dec. l2.-Secretary Lane, Ill report, puDnc this morning. larry prosperous year during year l..uII June, trade during period greatest recorded history the territory.
 large part ot the increased prosperity secretary Dy the conditions and the advanced prlCeS COnuoulty lie expects that next year will may copper opened and developed thus adding SIueraDIy the terrlOryS resources and riches.
 secretary finds serious menace the decline ol Ode gold nI11lg which noticeable the fiscal year I1IO says has been greatly retarded and Dy conditions produced by The conuonS ne gves greatly increased cost o suppnes necessary production and lVng and the lIly Ot all labor.
 shortage caused he states, by high wages offered States, which had the effect lurg Outside. large number Of men lett the ter ItOry this The greatest need of the territory present, declares Mr. Lane for population whlcl, become attached the soil and make country armament home. He thinks that the opportunities offered will draw many with families from the States in the future.
 The report incorporates statement from Governor rong, of Alaska which declares that Alaska IS sui erng much reservation and that the of the territory cannot be developed fully utilized until this IS abolished and Aaskans allowed take greater part in conducting the affairs of the territory.