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Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-20
| REPEAL OF WAR TAX ON SECOND CLASS MAIL MATTER
Is Requested by Representatives' Club, 1 Composed of Publishers.

New York, Nov. 1e.-Congress was asked to repeal the section of the war tax law increasing postal rates on second class mail matter in resolu- tions adopted at a meeting here today Of the Representatives club, an or gan1zation of publishers. The rates. which are to go into effect next July. were characterized in the resolutions as destructive of one of the greateEt educational and industrial factors in the country"
 With the tlrottling of the maga- zines by this law" the resolutions continue, "the industrial benefits of the manufacturing interests, through the advertising and selling opportuni- tes, will also be disastrously affect ed"
 John Adams Thayer secretary of the Periodical Publishers associa- ton, which includes publications hay ing a combined circulation of about 70. 900, 900. in an address said the law will restrict circulations to such an extent that the government will suffar loss of postal income instead Of gaining an increase. He declared the publishers are willing to agree to any kind of proper tax, "even to the ex- tent Of confiscation of all their prof. us, but they see only disaster in the present rate increases"
 The rate increases he added ranoa from 50 to 300 per cent.
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While the Italians are holding the middle and lower reacher of the Piave River successfully against the Teuton allied invaders and even have thrown back the greater portion of those who crossed the stream and gained the western bank. the enemy is trying win strong forces in the north to beat back the troops. of General Diaz. pierce the line and force a retirement westward from the river from the region of Vii dor to the Adriatic sea
 In this endeavor the invaders have captured several important points of vantage, notably the village of Quero, Conte COrneIles and have compelled the Italians under heavy bombard- ment to evacuate their strongly for rified position on Monte Tomba, al- most the last stronghold barring the way to the northern edge of the Vene- tian plains These captures are re- ported by the German war office, but the admission had been made previous ly by Rome that the enemy was at tackfng in this region with huge ef- fectives. doubtless among them rein forcements which it had been known for several weeks they were hunrying soufhward- The Germans announced also the taking of 100 prisoners dur ing the fighting.
 Nothing as yet has been heard of the arrival Of British and French re- ufcrcements to aid the Italians in holding their lines, put the few days" that 1t was announced last week would have to elapse before they could reach the front now have passed and it is
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not improbable that shortly the front in the north will perceptibly stiffen and bring an end to the inroads of the enemy.
 All the enemy forces which last week crossed he river Piave near Benson have been swept clear of the western bank in a brilliant attack by the Ital- 1ans. Large numbers of them met death along the eastern bank or were drowned in their hurried attempt to ford the stream. Others were bayo- netted or forced to surrender and it was only a small portion of the orig ina1 force that was able to make their way back to safety.
 No infantry actions of importance have taken place along the western front in Belgium and France but in d1ca1ons point to another attack by Field Marshal Haig in Flanders and possibly by General Petain's forces near Verdun. On both sectors ex- tremely heavy bombardments are in progress-that in Flanders extending Irom the region of Passcendale on past the French positions on the British left and up to the Belgian coast.
 While the Bolshevixi elements in Russia are threateneing to make a peace on their own terms and thence- forth remain neutral in the war des- patches from Petrograd are to the ef- feet that the German emperor has made 1t known that he will negotiate onIv with the successor to the throne i'm perior Russian government or with the Russian constituent assembly for peace. -
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Washington, Nov. 91. - President Wilson today was given a free hand by the railroads in his effort to avoid a strike for higher wages by engineers, conductors, trainmen and brakemen, with whose representatives he will confer here Thursday
 Formal announcement by the rail- roads war board that the railroais were ready, should any crisis arise, to place their interests unreservedly in the hands of the president for such disposition as he may determine is necessary in the public interest wa expected to clear away nisun 1e- standings of the four brotherhoo1s had caused the unions to refuse to ar bitrate the dispute.
 Rriehtens Outlook.
 Possibility of a stoppage in the steady flow of commerce, thereby paralyzing the nations war prepara- have passed. They expected that an agreement to leave the wage question to an impartial tribunal would result from Thursdays conference and ali stall any further agitation concerning wages and conditions of work during the war, which at the same time would protect the workers in main taining their standards of life in the midst of war prices, are under con- sideration. England's example of all lowing the board of trade to regulate wages at intervals of several months and at the same time adjust rates to protect the railroads is being given close study. Some form of continuing arbitration, it is believed confidently will result from the presidents conference and succeeding negotiations. For their part, the railroads have indicated that they may ask for some form of con- tror of wages and rates similar to that In effect to regulate coal wages and prices.
 Brotherhood officials have disclosed a serious situation in their discussions with Judge William L. Chambers chairman of the United States board of mediation and conciliation, who has been President Wilson's representative in preliminary conferences with both sides. They said increased wages are necessary to maintain the operating personnel of the roads against tho in ducements of higher wages paid in other industries which have govern ment contracts. Recruiting of rail- road regiments for service in France, enlistment in the army and the opera tion of the draft law also have aided in depicting the number of highly trained railroad men.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-20
souTHWEsTERN COAL
 MINERS, TROUBLE SETTLED
Both the Operators and Miners Have
 Accepted Wage Contract Penalty.

Washington, Nov 19.-Fuel Admin istrator Garfield was notified today of tne nnal acceptance of a satisfactory wage contract penalty clause by both operators and miners in the Kansas. Arkansassand Missouri coa! fields.
 Acceptance of. the penalty clause in the southwest extends its provisions to virtually all the country's bitumin- ous coal fields
 through the efforts of che fuel ad- m1n1stration, said MT. Garfield "aJI danger of any considerable halt in the production of bftuminous coal through labor difficulties has been eliminated The fuel administration is satisfied that the patriotic cooperation of both the mine workers and operatbrs, SO thoroughly exemplifled in the general acceptance of the penalty 1clauce agree ment. can be depended on to increase the bituminous coal production all along the line"
 The renalty clause is designed. to prevent by system of fines the shut ting down of mines either by strikes of lockouts.
 Dr. Garfield is stifl considering the request of anthracite operators and miners for higher anthracite prices to absorb a proposed wage increase in the anthracite fields.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-20
CONFIDENCE ='
 IN SAMUEL coMPERs
Passed by A. F. of L-PIaces Needs
 Of Nation Above All Other Consid-
 erztions.

Buffalo. N. Y- Nov. 1s-Union labor today put its stamp of approval on the attitude of Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor. in working hand in hand with President Wilson and placing the needs of the nation above all other considerations in questions in volving the workingman's part in a vigorous prosecution of the war against Germany.
 The vote of confidence came after more than three hours of debate in which the pacifist element at the y7th annual convention of the fed era1iou was given ample opportunity tD express itself. Out of a total of $50 delegates only fifteen we're re- corded in opposition
 The test of strength came upon a. report from the committee on resolu- tons The committee reported fav- orab1y resolution endorsing the pa trtodc work" of the Alliance for Labor and Democracy which Mr. Gompers took an active part in or Eanizing as an offset to the Peoples Council, a pacifist organization.
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NEW FRENCH CABINET
 FACES PARLIAMENT TODAY
One Recommendation Will Be Abolish
 ment of Political Censorship.

Paris. Nov. 19-Premier Clemenceau and his associates in the new cabinet today decided upon the terms of the declaration with which they will go before parliament tomorrow.
 The declaration says that the cab inet will prosecute what it calls an fighting To establiIh a foundation for the future of the world, which means that the war can end only by a victory of the allies. Treason, the declaration announces, will be piti- lessly suppressed.
 The delicate question of the censor ship is treated boldly and frankly. The political censorship will be abolished ard regulations for military news win be so made as not to conflict with the liberty of the press.
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AMERICANS CLASH WITH
 GERMANS IN NO MANS LAND.
Details lacking Beyond the Fact That
 One American Was Killed.

With the American Army in Franco Nov. 19-(By The Associated Press). ).- There has been another clash between American and German patrols in No Mans Land! Full details are not known at this hour beyond the fact that one American soldier was killed. American patrols have been especial ly active the past two nights One encountered a German patrol close to the German lines. The firing at this point was hot but brief. There is be- heved to have been German Casualties but they cannot be determined
 :. Artillery firing on the sector con- dn4es more active.
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OBITUARY.
General Maude.

London, Nov. 19.-Gentra1 Mande. British commander in Mesopotamia. died there yesterday evening, after a brief illness. it was officially announc- ed today.
 Premier Lloyd George, in announcing General Maude's death to the house of commons today, characterized him as "a great leader of men and d com- mander of the first rank"
 Alfred J. BIoor.
 Stonington, Conn, Nov. 19.-Alfred J. Bloor, aged 89, who as an architect attained prominence as designer of many of New York city's large build- ings a half century ago, died at the home of E.. S. Darrell here today from paralysis. MT. B1oor was secretary of the sanitary commission during the Cfyf1 war and a personal friend of President Abraham Lincoln. He was a writer and traveller and director of the New York Museum of Art
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MAN SEVERELY BEATEN BY
 THIEVES IN FAIRFIELD
-James Minor Was Called From His
 House and Struck With a Billy

Bridgeport Conn, Nov. 19.-James Minor is in St. Vincent's hospital here in a serious condition as the result of injuries inflicted by two men who att tackled and robbed him at his auto mobile supply station in Fairfield early today. Minor was called from his house by one man who asked for a supply of gasoline and other things and then struck him with billy. Min or was beaten severely. The thieves got SIS and fled. Minor recovered enough to give an alarm and he was brought to the hospital here where he was found to have a skull fracture, broken ribs and teeth and many body bruises.
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RUMoRS THAT POPE
 IS TO LEAVE ITALY
Asserted That He is Going to Spain
 As Guest of King Alfonso.

Rome, Nov. 19-The question is be- ing asked in various quarters here especially in Vatican circles, if Pope Benedict intends to leave Rome and Italy. If the pontif should take this step, it would be due to the difficulty of taking the attitude he desires to take with regard to the war as long as he resides in a belligerent coun- try, in spite of all the efforts made by the Italian government to guaran- tee his complete liberty and inde- pendence.
 It is asserted that pourparlers have taken place with regard to the pope going to Spain as a guest of King Alfonso
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-20
ARGUMENTS CLOSED IN
 RAILROADS RATE CASE
Counsel for Roads Says They Will
 Soon Ask Other Advances.

Washington, Nov. 19.-Arguments in the eastern railroads 15 per cent. advance rate case before the Inter state Commerce Commission closed today with statement of counsel for the roads that even if the increase is granted they soon will ask for an other advance of approximately Is Fer cent. in class and commodity and coke.
 What is the intention of the rail- roads?" asked Commissioner McCord, "to make the sky the limit ?'
 Revenues to Meet Increased Cost.
 "As cost increases rates must go up if we are to proceed on a sound basis,'' answered John S. Patterson, of counsel for the railroads.
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SECURITY LEAGUE ELECTS
 WOMEN TO MEMBERSHIP
Mrs. Thomas J. Preston, Jrz and Miss
 Maude Westmore.

New York, Nov. 19.-For the, first tune since It's organization the Nation al Security League elected two women to membership at a meeting of the ex
 ecutive committee her today. The women are Mrs. Thomas J. Preston. IT. formerly Mrs. Grover Cleveland. and Miss Maude Wetmore, head of the Ma tional League for Women's Serv;c, A resolution was adopted urging the school authorities throughout inc United States to establish courses to explain the entrance of this country into the war and the necessity of vic tory.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-20
FIRE IN HOLD OF A
 UNITED STATES TRANSPORT
At an Early Hour This Morninq It
 Was Not Under Control.

An Atlantic Port, Nov. 20.-Fire broke out in the hold of a United States transport tied up at a. pier here early this morning and is not vet un- der control. A guard of soldiers was thrown about the pier and local fire men were permitted to pas sonfy when IL was found that the ships crew could not combat the flames.
 The fire was discovered among a quantity of foodstNffs stored in the hold and it's cause has not been de- termined.
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POWER TO coNFIscATE
 LAND OF ALIEN ENEMIES
Found in an Obsolete Statute of Nebraska by State Land Con1mis- sioner.

Lincoln. Neb-. Nov. 19-According 10 a discovery by State Land Com missioner C. L. Shumway, Nebraska, h-s the power to confiscate the lands of alien enemies Mir. Shurnway aft CT announcing the finding of an ob- solete statute forbidding the holding of such property in the state by aliens said he had written various county officers urging enforcement of the law against enemy aliens where it was found necessary No action, he said, was contemplated against friendly aliens Lands if seized would revert to the state
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HOWE CIVILIAN MEMBER
 OF THE AIRCRAFT BOARD
Which Win Be in Charge of DeveI.
 opment of Air Service.

Washington, Nov. 19-Arpointment of M. F. Howe of New York, a direc- tor of the International Harvester company, as one of the civilian mem bers of the aircraft board which will be in charge of the development of the air service in this country. was announced today after a conference of the aircraft production board with President Wilson. Howard E.. Coffin. chairman of the present production board, will head the new board.
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ATTEMPT MADE TO WRECK
 STEAMER WAR CASTLE
Under Construction at Wards at Man.
 ito~sic, Wis-Rope Cut.

Manft0wfc, Wis.-Nov. 1S-An at- tempt was made today. federal officers believe, to wreck tile steamer War Castle, under construction at yards of the Manitowic Shipbuilding Company.
 T While the engines were being tested out the boat being held by two lines attached to the docks. some one cut one of the ropes Had the other line broken, the steamer would have crashed through a railroad bridge and pr0baoly been wrecked x.
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sHrPBufLDiNc LIVELY
 ON THE GREAT LAKES.
Thirty-six Additional Contracts win
 Be Awarded Today.

Nov. 19.-Thfrty-eix Yacts for the .construc-
 irchant ships will be let board tomorrow. This
 total number signed to hooden ships building than 450. The contracts teat Lakes construction
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TEUTONS ON EDGE
 OF VENETIAN PLAIN
Italians Were Compelled to Evacuate Their Strongly
 Fortified Positions on Monte Tomba
AT OTHER POINTS TEUToNs ARE ON DEFENSIVE

The Greater Portion of the Invaders Who Had Reached the West Bank of the Piave Have Been Forced Bacl-Not- ing Has Been Heard of the Arrival British and French Achievements German Emperor Has Declared That He Will Not Negotiate for Peace With Russia Other Than With inc Successor the Throne Imperial Russian eEnment or With the Russian Constituent Assembly.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-20

w. H. Hardy, who is touring Japan at the request of Japanese school chil- dren, is said to be the only survivor of Perry's first landing in Japan His home is in Portland, Ore. As a boy of 16 he was a member from the boats crew which rowed the commodore to shore on his arrival there.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-20
MRS. HARVEY w. WILEY
 RELEASED ON BOND
Mrs l. H. Short Paid Her Fine and
 and She Was Released.

Washington. Nov 1e-Mrs. Harvey w. Wiley wife of the pure food ex- rert- sentenced to tmhe District jail last Friday for picketing the White House. was released on bond today pending appeal of her case. Mrs J. H. Short Of Minneapolis. sent to the District workhouse at Occoquan, Va, last "Wednesday for pickeing, paid her Ele- today and was released
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ldon 'Raised $5o,01s.

tn, Conn.,, Nov. 1S.-The s18 was the final sum re-. 2 Y. M. c. A. war fund ere tonight, passing the 300. A check for $19O00
 F. Plant of this city and 'as receiYed today.
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RAILROADS RELY ON
 PRESIDENT WILSON
Will Place Their Interests Unreservedy in His Hands . to Meet Demands of EmpIoyes
WILL CONFER WITH BROTHERHOOD THURSDAY

It is Believed Some form of Continuing Arbitration Will Re suit From the Presidents Conference, Which Will Fore stall Any Further Agitation Concerning Wages and Con- ditons of Work Until After the War-Hearing the Is Per Cent Freight Rate Increase for Railroads Has Been Concluded.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-20

Joseph w. Moth, an aid of the fomer German Ambassador von Bernstorff was arrested in Chicago.
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- VenizeIos declared he was ready to organize an army when the Allies need the help of Greece.
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The Poets Fund for the Italian Am bulance Corps has reached a total of $13S0003
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The Japanese financial mission tc the United States accompanied by Am bassador Sato, paid formal call late yesterday at the White House.
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The bumper crop of potatoes in Ger many has dwindled. The authorities oVerestimated the figures.
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Five Congressmen visiting France were fired upon by German soldiers when they tried to take a peek across the top of the trenches.
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The 6eth Regiment is to be rebuilt for home service, governed by the State and for State service only.
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The Governor of Jamaica barred from the country all who wish to enter who have not passports properly vised
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Condensed Telegrams

Hoboken, N. J., will give food cards free to mothers of young babies.
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Joffre Donates 10000 Francs

Paris, Nov. 19.-Children in orphan asylums of soldiers who were decor ated with the military medal have re- ce1ved donation of 10000 francs from Marshal Joffre.
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A general strike of all workmen, in- cluding those on railways has prac- tically tied up industy in Helsingfos.
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Sim Fein prisoners numbering about 30 were released in Dublin. They were on a hunger strike.
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District Attorney Lewis of Brook lyn announced that he appointed Miss Helen F. Mccormick as assistant dis trict attorney in his office.
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Mess Sergeant H. McLane of Som erville, N. J., died at Camp McClel- Ian, Alabama from typhoid fever.
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The Frankfurter Zeintung states that the capital of one of the fore most ani1ine dye companies of Ger many has been largely increased.
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Pacifists said to be backed by the German government who are active propagandists are being sought in Boston.
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The delegates for the Paris confer ence from Japan are the Ambassador to Great Britain, viscount Chinda, and Keishiro Matsue, Ambassador to France. They left Tokio for Paris by way of Petrograd.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-20

An alleged German plot in connec- tion with the Philadelphia Navy Yard caused officials to revoke permits to aliens within the one-mile limit.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-20

Daniel Willard, president of the B. & O. railway, was appointed by Pres ident Wilson as chairman of the war industries board to succeed Frank A. Scott, who resigned recently on ac- count of ill health.
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The fate of the Women soldiers of Russia at the Winter Palace is arous- ing speculation. They are said to have been transferred to Liavoshzva, Fin land where they are being treated harShly
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Approval of the plan of 20 unsink- able ships to be built was given by the Shipping Board after a trial test when a model of the ships was fired at by torpedoes and could not be sunk
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Samuel Mason has left New York for trip to Japan, where he will help the Jewish emigrants who have been reported stranded between Harbin, Manchuria. and Yokohama, Japan.
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Tokio reports that the Japanese De- partment of Communications invented a method by which communication can be made between an ordinary tel ephone wire system and a wireless system. -
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Representative Taylor of Colorado, just back from the front. tells that there is great rivalry among the Ger man generals to see who will capture the first Americans every day.
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Several thousand men with eXperi- ence as mechanics. machiniSts black smiths and storage battery experts are needed for the motor section of the army,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-20

Otto Kahn, New York banker, will devote his entire income, after he has paid out his living expenses and taxes, to the Red Cross and other war char ities as long as the war lasts.
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Jacob Yellin, a Detroit youth, was to five years at Fort Leaven- worth, Kansas, and tined S1pOOO for sending a threatening letter to Edsel Ford.
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According to a New Yorker who ar rived in London Russia is like bowl of nusf. If a squad of New York po-- licemen were on the job Petrograd would be quieted. M .Ha s. . ~s
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Zanthony Brissoti. a soldier station ed at Fort Riley, Kansas. and man giving his name as Joseph King, were arrested in New York; in connection with extensive thefts of wire.
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American Ambulance sections and 10 for the last year have been seT-v- ing in the Balkans, and recently re- called to France. were cited in the order of the day.
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Miss Virginia HyIan, daughter of the mayor-elect of New York city, has accepted the position as president of the Young Women's Democatic League of Kings county.
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The shortage of tools has held back the making of heavy artillery in the United States. Every tool and piece of machinery in the country is at work on guns for the Allies.
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At the annual, meeting of the Balti- more and Ohio railroad stockholders F. H. Golf of Cleveland, O., was elected to the board to succeed the late Oscar G. Murray.