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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-27
Official Statement OF War Activities
 Issued at Capitol
For First Time Secretary Baker Gives Out Report on What is Being Accomplished By America and Her Allies in Great War Operations For Week Ending September22
 Are Reviewed

Washington, September 26.-The American governments
 first official concerning military operations in Flu rope issued tonight by Secretary Baker nauguratng series which time will be devoted largely activities of the United States expedtionary forces says that while dency the west front has passed definitely the allies they content merely to down the enemy until the force of the American army makes itself felt in the field
 Baker, The statement fol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-27

Washington. September 26.-The tropi- cal disturbance first reported Sunday still Is indefinitely located somewhere in the east Gulf of Mexico, the weather bureau announced tonight. As a precautionary mea:nsre, hurricane warnings are dis played from Apalachlcola, Fla, to New Orleans.
 \ single radio report tonight rom the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-27

The Secretary of War authorizes the following statement dealing with miii- tary activities in Europe for the week ending September 22.
 As the time draws near when military operations on large scale on the vest ern front must come to standstii, owing to the approach of winter, 1t be- comes evident that the enemy does not feel himself in position to undertake the much advertised offensive action so often boasted of at home during the past summer, in order to end the war victoriously by Christmas.
 ASCENDANCY0 IN WEST
 Tt may be stated affrmatively that the ascendancy in the west has def nitely passed to the allies. though the latter are content by tactics of attri- ton to wear down the enemy giving no rest or respite until such a time as the force of our army may make itself felt in the field.
 "The week just closed has been one of increased activity on the part of the ali lies on the western front, and may be taken as a presage of what the enemy is to expect next spring "Beginning with desultory artillery fire along broad front, which gradually narrowed down to an intense bombard- mcnt along what is known as the An zac ridge, about one mile southwest of Zonnebeke southward through Nuns wood to the Ypres-Menin road, the Brit ish increased their artillery preparation to an intensity hitherto unattained. WEATHER IS BAD "The early days of the week were
 marked by wet foggy weather, making artillery observation difficult and any offensive undertaking almost impossi- ble.
 .'The weather having cleared by Thursday. September 20, the British 1 launched their attack. The infantry ad- vance was preceded by barrage of greater depth and intensity than has ever befre been undertaken in any engagement during the course of the war. Five distinct curtains of fire were stretched ahead of the men as they lContinued on Page Nine)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-27
Losses Are
 Less in Past Week
 Than n Like Period

London September Thirteen British merchantmen of 1900 tons vessels of less than 1900 tons sunk by submarines week. according the weekly statement issued this evening by the admiralty In the rate this smallest number of vessels sunk during any week since Germany began her intensified submarine warfare last February.
 Two fishing vessels also sunk last week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-27
Britisk 2siators Arrive

Fort Worth, Tex. September 2e
 Ninety two members of the British Royal flying corps from Toronto. Cam ada. who will train In Fort Worth this winter. arrived todays They are ir command Of Capt. Snyder Seymour,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-27
Another $4O,0O0, 900 Loan
 Is Made to France

Washinatons September eG.--A fur, ther credit Of ss 4o. .ooo. GOO was extended KS: ;ss;, $::: !: s;'s:s T ,: ss''si !: s'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-27
BERLIN ADMITS DEFEAT

Berlin September 26(va London British their of Flanders twothirds official 
 continuing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-27
BRITISH MAKE SUCCESSExJL DRIVE ON SLX-MILE FRONT LksFLANDERS AND
 TAKE MANY IMPORTANT POSITIONS
NeW OHensiDe on Lines About Ypres NoD in Progress. Germans A dmit Their
 Lines HQDe Been Pen
 erdted By Attackers

London September 26In attack along six mile front today the British troops captured important position around Tower Hame and strong German field works according to the official report from Field Marshal Haig tonight Powerful resistance offered by the Germans throughout the day and they delivered many strong counter attacks But says the British commander four operations entirely successful
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-27

of Zonnebeke.
 The Germans are resisting desper- ately and along front of about 1000 yards astride the Ypres-Menin road a terrific struggle has been proceeding.
 The most important points involved in the new offensive, as was the case six days ago, lay directly east of the city of Ypres between the Ypres- Roulers railway and the Ypres-Menin highway Here are situated those strongly held elevations that still re- main to the Germans out of the nu- merous ridges and forests which formed vital part of their defense in this section of Belgium.
 CRUSHING BLOW
 Last Thursday they suffered a crush ing blow in the loss of such strong holds as Anzac, Nuns wood, Glencorse wood and Inverness copse, and now an ever rising tide is reaching out for still more. Australian. Scotch and Eng fish troops this morning were puhing out into different country, over ground still sodded from rains and floods. among concrete and steel re- doubts heavily armed with machine guns. over elevations and through bits of wood choked with rapid firers. They might fail in their object and still ; have covered themselves with glory.
 GERMANS WERE WARNED
 The Germans undoubtedly knew that the attack was pending and it is probable that their heavy counter at tacks yesterday and last night against the British positions on the ridge east of Ypres between Polygon wood and Tower hamlets were carried out in an attempt to frustrate the British plan The battle started here yesterday con tinued with great fury all night and 1t was along this bit of front that the bitterest work was being done this ,,,orpipC
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
COMPENSATION AGREEMENTS.
Nine Are Approved by the Local Com
 missioner.

Nine compensation agreements have been approved and signed by Comnis- sfoner James J. Donohue as follows: Shetucket Co.,, Norwich, employer and Fred Peplow, Norwich, employe sprained right arm, $4.5s weekly dur ing disability.
 Fisk Carter Construction CO, em- ployer, Jewett City, and Charles On zonman, Jewett City, emp1oye, lacerat- ability.
 The Aspinook Co, Jewett City. em- ployer and Joseph Pulowsli, Jewett City, empIoye, amputated index finger at first joint, second and third fingers crushed also, s5.43 weekly during dis ability.
 New England Foundation Co.,. Nor Norwich. employe, bruised foot, $9 weekly during disability.
 The Charles A. Keubler Co.,, Nor wich employer, and Hugh Callahan, Norwich. employe, very bad bruise and broken blood vessel, s11 weekly during disability.
 Crescent Fire Arms Co.,, Norwich, fractured bones in back of hand, $9 weekly during disability.
 H. R. Douglass, Inc, New London, employer, and Harvey Daniels, New London. employe, chest and stomach hurt internally, $e.9S weekly during disability.
 Rossie Velvet Co.,, Mystic, employer, and E; W. Brown. Mystic, employe, bruised and lacerated chest, $9 sweek- ly. during disability.
 The Norwich Woodworking Co.,, Norwich, employe, and Leon Ouch, Norwich, e1nploye, four cuts on left hand, $5. weekly during disability.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
WILL START FRIDAY
 TO COLLECT PAPER
Money Realized From Sale Will Go
 To Red Cross

Beginning Friday the National League will start collecting waste pa per again. From now on this will be done every two weeks. It is hoped that this first collection which should include the accumulation for August nay be a very large one as the money realized from the sale of the paper will be given over to the Red Cross Free Wool Fund. Many times every
 ny when the League rooms are open people come Tn who are willing to do their part and knit the much needed articles for the soldiers and sailors but who do not feel that they can af
 ford to buy wool for more than one piece. The generous contribution of old newspapers and magazines given to the collectors oD Friday will aid in providing wool for these people. The sets which are being sent out include sweaters. muff1ers, helmet whistlets and stockings. After September the League rooms in the Thayer building will be open from 10 to 12 and from to every week day except Saturday. The wool for the articles for the Army and Navy Sets with the directions how to make them may be obtained there.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
DRAFTED MEN REPORTED TUESDAY
Fst Two Norwich Men Win Leave This Morning for Camp Devans, Aver, Mass, Five Per Cont of Local Quota Are Now Actually Under Military Orders.

Tho six men who will leave Nor wich this week for Camp, ,Devans, Aver. Mass, as the first per cent. of the local quota of 120 men reported for military duty to the local board in the Thayer building on Tuesday morning and received their instructions. Two of the men. Walter F. Moran. son of Mir. and Mrs. John A. Moran. and Hunter Adams will be the first to leave Norwich. They will take the 9.05 o'clock train this (Wednesday) morning and will arrive at Camp Dev- ans about o'clock this afternoon. One man will leave Thursday morning, one Friday and the last two of the five per cent. will leave on Saturday. On Tuesday morning the six mon were given an automobile ride about the city by Irving Bogue.
 After communicating with District board No. at Waterbury, the New London exemption board has made a decision on the first six men whom they will send into the national army. Three of these are from New London and one each from Mystic. Waterford and Groton. They are men from a group who showed a special desire to go with the first quota and conse- quently were the first to be given con- sideration. Two will leave today and one on each of the following four days.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IGNORED SELECTED MEN.
26,oo0 Men, Women and Children Pass ed Reviewing Stand at White House.

Washington, Sept. 4.-The president and congress of the Unified States and the allied nations, through their diplo-
 matic representatives joined today in paying honor to the men selected from the District of Columbia for service in Americas national army, raised for the battle of democracy.
 Washington, long used to g1Htering processions, to the blare and noise of inaugurals, opened it's eyes and cheer ed itself hoarse at the spectacle. For two hours, while fin other clue
 throughout the nation other thousands moved over the first part Of the long road that may lead to French battle fields. Pennsylvania avenue. heard the tramp of marching men, the jingle of spurs and the rumble of artillery.
 About z6,000 men, women and cf1i1- dren passed reviewing stand before the White House, where the president and his guests watched the parade. More than half of the long line was in uniform. There were regulars from infantry. cavalry and artillery regi- ments stationed near by, marines, men from the officers trainiAg camp at Fort Myer and hundreds of army aAd navy officers attached to the depart ments here-
 President Marched at Head of Line.
 President Wilson himself, eyes to the front, stepping out like a freshly trained recruit, marched at the head J 1
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05

Frederick R. Swanson of New Lon don and William s. Loper of Water ford will depart this morning for Worcester from whence they will go tc to camp. w. B. Walbridge. of Mystic will go Thursday Charles Barrett Fo- ley of New London will leave Friday Harry L. Gerhard of Groton and H Merton Howell will go Saturday.
 The Eleventh division. better known as the Shoestring district. will send eight men in ono group Wednesday While orders call for sending These men on different dates the board could arrange for no other way, of sending them except letting them go in a group. The first man to be called is Frank B. Stevens of Mantle. who will have charge of the other men that will be with shim. They are as fol- lows: Harry B.. Kent, Montvil1e; Louis Elgant, Colchester: George Briefly, Norwich; Francis A. Turner, Mantle William Gates Stark. Lyme; Nicho- las Clay. Stonipgton: and Albert E. St. Germain, Waterford. They will leave this morning with the two New London men.
 Fourteen men is the eleventh divis- ions allotment for the first group. It will send the other six on Saturday y morning. These remaining six have not been chosen. but will have to be before Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
CAMP DEWEY BOYS
 LEAVING FOR HOME
Fifty Departed Tuesday Evening For
 Texas.

Camp Dewey, the station of. the Ju. nior Naval Reserves at Kitemaug. vii soon be closed for the season. Many of the boys have already gone home Fifty more will go next Tuesday ev- ening to New York enroute for Texas where they live.
 There were over 300 young men in camp this summer, a majority com ing from the south and west and oth CTS from New York City. The boys have had a taste of military and naval life besides regular high school studies at the camp daily.
 At present there are about 100 at ne camp but before the week is over there will be hardly anybody left.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
Horse Fell and Broke Back

to William Clark of Palmertown backed off from the dam of Bogue's ice pond, fall of about 20 feet, and Mrs. Judge saw the horse standing in front of the ice. house, brushing off lies and suddenly 1t backed off the offset. She quickly notified the owner who, with the help of several others after some difficulty got the horse out of it's peculiars position. They found that his back was groken and 1t was
 n intense pain. Lewis Clark put the horse out of misery with bullet. The horse was valued at about $100.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
INSURANCE MEN TO
 GATHER AT GRiSWoLD
Delegates From All Over Country Will Hold Four Days Convention.

Insurance men from all over the United States. to the number of 250 will gather at the Griswold. Eastern Point, on Wednesday for four days convention. Those who will attend are employees of the New York Life Co. who have written $200.000 worth of business in 8 year, and Connecticut will have but two representatives.
 A special train will leave New York for the accommodation of the insur- ance men soon after S.30 "Wednesday morning.
 No officers will be elected at the convention, the amount which gave them membership in the club deter mining their positions. It will be a meeting for information. Heads ot the company will greet the men who come from every state in the Union
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
NEGRO CHARGED WITH THEFT OF $25
New London Man Claims He Was At
 tackled Near Railroad.

Albert Joseph Hastings McDougal, negro, was before Judge Colt 4n the New London police court Tuesday morning on the charge of theft of $25 from the person. He entered a plea of not guilty. and the case was con- tinued until Saturday, Sept. g.. for trial.
 McDougal was arrested upon the complaint of Salvatore Selvesto of New London, who claims that the man attacked him near the railroad in the vicinity of Bradley street, and after hitting him severely about the face and body. reached into an inside pocket and extracted the $25.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05

It Is reported from Helsingfors that the Germans are now husy mine sweeping the Riga and Finlanl gulfs, and it IS expected they will make a naval attack on Petrograd through the Gulf of Finland to assist General eVon Beselers land advance
 The German papers comment glee- fully on the recapture of this 'HGerma n city" and declare that with Gods help Riga will now eternally remain Ger man.
 The TaSlische Rundschau says: "An old Baltic dream is now fulfilled"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
Blake Goes to Jail

William P. Blake, who was arrested a short time ago on the complaint of women at Ocean Beach, who said that Blake while acting as a volun- teeri swimming Instructor, had acted in an ungentlemanly manner toward them. was again before Judge Cott in the New London police court Tuesday morning, but on a charge of intoxica- tion. He pleaded guilty and the court fined him $5, which he was unable to pay, so he was committed
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
COMPANY X DRILL
Squad of Drafted Men Put Through
 Manual of Arms.

The regular drill of Company K Home Guards was held at the State armory Tuesday evening with a large number in attendance. The company and the work was in infantry drill and guard duty A number of the drafted men were present at the armory and the squad was put through the manu- al of arms in the basement. The squad was under the command of Sergt. Lewis. Company l will hold their drill this evening their regu- lar drill night fell on Labor Day.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
MAJESTIC ROOF GARDEN
Moose Night on Tuesday.

Tuesday night at the Majestic Roof Garden was Moose night and Norwich lodge was well represented at both performances which included many features in the motion picture line.
 This evening will be given over to the Moose and their friends.
 The Majestic will run this week and next as the Auditorium is undergoing extensive alterations. The chaifs are being replaced and some of the dec orating is being retouched. A new motor driven picture machine is to be installed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05

Theatre Proceeds for Tobacco Fund
 The receipts at the Breed Theatre Thursday night will be given to the 18th ard 34th companies, Coast De- fense. Long Island Sound for a tobac- co fund. Mayor Allyn L. Brown. Jo- seph B. Worth and other city officers will address the audience. The 18th third and fifth companies of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05

eyes steadily on the spectacle. The president sat grim and unsmiling most of the time, watching intently while all the trappings of war came by
 Probably more than 100000 people lined the avenue, but there hardly was an incident to mar it's whole hearted enthusiasm.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
Save Money Now On
 Hudson Super Six ON EXHIBIT AT FAIR GROUNDS

is influenced by the present material market.
 When former cheaper cars could be bought at $2oo to $500 less than the SuperSix, no two of them had sales equal to those of the Hudson. That shows how popular the Super-Six has always been as compared to other cars- 1t is easy to imagine how much more popular it will be now that there is no such price advantage. The Hud son Super-Six has made itself the wanted car as compared with others.
 1t is the largest selling fine ear. Almost 4o,ooo daily are in use. 1t has established itself as the lifetime ear.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
PLANNED
 THE CAPTURE OF RIGA.
Had Been Postponed for Long Time,
 German Correspondents Say.

Copenhagen, Sept. 4.-German cor respondents on the Riga front say that the new offensive on that front, which was mapped out according to a favor ite plan of Field Marshal von Hinden- burg, had been postponed for a long time. Von Hindenburg in the recent movements visited the frcnt often.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05

Price has always been a fairly ae- eurate index of quality. But just now, because of the headIong rising of material costs, price is not true in- dication of value. Fifty one cars have been forced to advance prices 20 to 25 per cent.
 The present supply of Hudson Super-Sixes is built from materials contracted last year. Since then ma teriaI costs have almost doubled. When that supply of materials is ex- hausted, then Hudsons, too, must cost more. By prompt buying you can save the difference between what Hudson Super Six now costs and what it must certainly have to cost when it's price
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
Stove Exploded

Saturday. as Mrs Thomas Connolly of Tanner street, was starting shin gle fire in her new cookstove, the stove Connolly was struck in the eye by cinders and required the services of a physician.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05

Mrs. Elizabeth Kinney and Miss Ruth Lucas of Town street returned Monday evening after a weeks visit with friends in Westerly.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05

Miss Florence F'oss a member of the faculty at Mt. Holyoke College. South Hadley. Mass, is the guest of the Miss es Hyde of Washington street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
BOYS ARE CHARGED
 WIT HSTEALING JUNK
Two Were Arrested by Local Police on
 Tuesday Evening.

Two boys, one thirteen and the other about fifteen were arrested Tuesday evening of the charge of theft. The boys had been stealing junk from a dealer on the West Side. Their names are Anderson.
 A man and women were arrested Tuesday night for creating a dfstur- bance on the West Side. They are charged with breach of peace.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
Crowds Attend Fair

Norwich Town is adding it's quota to the crowds at the fairgrounds, ev- cry ha1f-hour trolley car being full; constantly passing over the New Lon
 don turnpike to the grounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05

Mir and Mrs. William Wttschekow ski left Tuesday for their home 1T Troy, N. Y.. after two weeks visit witt their parents on Otrobando avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
Few On Block Island

MT. and Mrs. F. D. Vergason, their daughter Helen and son Darrow are at their home on Sylvia Lane after a summer at their cottage on South Bluffs Block Island, going and return ing. by way of Providence. There were very few people on the Island this summer.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
NORWICH TOWN

Hundreds Attend Fair-Family Picnic Labor Day-Edward Murray Closes Baseball Season With Portland, Me-, Team - Mrs. Thomas Connolly In- jured When Cook Stove Exploded.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05

Rev. and Mrs. D. c. Stone. Neville Eleanor and Beverly Ussher from Stenington were guests this week of Rev. and Mrs. J. o. Barrows of West Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
Watched Spectacle for Two Hours.

Most G the members of the cabinet, the Japanese mission, Ambassadors Spring Rice of Great Britain, Jusse- rand of France, Minister Calderon of Bolivia and dozens Of officers in the uniforms of the nations that are fight ing Germany were in the stand with them. All stood for the two hours with
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05

MT. and Mrs. Fred Cruthers of Nor wich and John D. Asery of North Stonington have been guests this week of Mr. and Mrs. I. Earl Browning, of Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05

Miss Walker and Miss Rose Matasss of Washington street left Tuesday fol two weeks outing in Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05

MT. and Mrs. Wharnby of Storrs are guests of MT. and Mrs. Lewis Apley at their home on Vergason avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05

Fred Maynard from Fishers Island is visiting his brother Eari Maynard at his home on Vergason avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05

with Mrs. Holbrook at her home on Elm avenue. those present coming from the city and New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05

Miss Clara Hyde of isbon is tn guest of her cousin, Miss Florenc' Thacher of Tanner street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05

William D. McJennett of New York spent abor Day with his father and sister at their home on Peck's Corner
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05

Mrs. David Kinney of Tanner stree has been at her cottage on Lords Poin during the past week.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05
Married on Saturdav

John Kennedy and Miss Eva Laws were united in marriage at 123 Thames street of this city at the home of Mrs. Rosa Gilbert. The wedding took place Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-05

mittee of citizens which arranged the parade. Behind him in unbroken ranks. came most of the members of the senate and house, in such. a trib- ute as they probably never have given on any occasion in the long years since this country became a nation.
 When he reached the White House the president left the ranks and took his place in the stand by Mrs. Wilson. It was the second time he had gone afoot over PennsylvAnia avenue. The first was when he led the prepared ness parade before the United States went to war.