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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-07
DEMOCRATS MAY SEEK RECOUNT
OF VOTES IN THE SIXTH WARD

in opening the machine. the trouble it
caused throughout the day, and the
difficulty eXp perienced in unlocking it
when the polls closed at D. NJ.
created much talk about the CITY
Those who were at the sixth ward
voting place at closing time know that
there was great difficulty in unlock
ing the machine. There were calls for
James Magson, custodian and me-
chanic Of the machines, and the state
ment was heard several times be
tween 4:30 and 500 o'clock that
voters had had trouble in operating
the machine. Several standing about
waiting for the polls to close heard
one of the officials in charge remark
that the machine had worked with
difficulty throughout the day.
Mr.. Magson Takes Exception.
In statement to the Herald today,
Mr.. Magson took exception to the
HeraId's article of yesterday regard
machine. He said that ''both ma
chimes were in first class working
order and continued in the same Or
der throughout the day" He also eX-
pressed a Willingness to discuss the
situation with any federal agents who
are investing
are investigating the case.
The Herald has absolutely authen-
tic, first-han knowledge that = re-
preventative of the Department of
Justice in Hartford is detailed for
duty on this matter and that when he
has collected all the evidence in the
case the facts will be presented to the
United States district attorney for col-
sideration. 1t is considered Signiti-
cant that Mr.. Hewitt, whose duty it
was to see that the machines were
opened at $50, acknowledges that at
least one of them was put into opera
ton later than that hour, although
he would not state the exact time.
Thomas J. Smith, chairman of the
democratic town committee, said to a
Herald man yesterday that he got
the impression from Mr.. Hewitt that
the latter was acting under orders
from Selectman Latham i'll not open
ing the machine at $50. Mr.. Smith
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-07

At the meeting of the democrat tic
taken in the way of demanding a re-
count or new vote for the sixth ward.
The town committee has been inves-
tigating the many reports received
regarding voters being turned away
from the polls on election day be-
cause of the alleged refusal of the
moderator, Fred Hewitt, to open
machine before o'clock. AS many
of the voters were going out of town
to work and would not return until
after the polls closed it was imposs-
BILE for them to vote under those con-
ditions.
Registrar of Voters Thomas J.
Smith went to the sixth ward polls
and requested Mr.. Hewitt to open the
polls, but he refused stating that his
orders were to open the machine at
6 o'clock MIR. Smith attempted to
count the number Of voters that en-
tered and left the polls because of the
locked machine and states that at
least 200 must have left because Of
this fact
Statement by Mr.. Hewitt
rIeu Hewitt, VINO dtltu clS nlOQera
tor at the sixth ward on election day
admitted to the Herald today that he
did not open one of the voting ma
chimes in that polling place until after
80 a. M the time prescribed by
law. Mr.. Hewitt declined to state
the exact hour at which the machine
was set in operation.
A Herald man called Mr. Hewitt on
the telephone this morning at the
office of P. & +. Corbin, where he Is
employed. The following CONVERSE
ton took place:
"Mr. Hewitt, will you give the
Herald a statement as to just what
time that voting machine was
opened 2" The response was: mo,
I have had notoriety enough. If
there is any blame, l will take it,
Thereupon the Herald man asked:
'Who was in charge of the voting
placer" to which Mr.. Hewitt replied:
II was supposed to be-" When asked
again what time the machine was
put into operation Mr.. Hewitt said:
"Early in the morning. Men who
were at the sixth ward voting place
know what time the machine was
opened"
Finally. the Herald man said: "Will
you state whether or not the machine
was opened at $50 ?" and Mr.. Hewitt
answered.: mo, it was not"
The story which appeared In the
Herald of yesterday about the delay
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-07
British Closing in on ,NIaubeuge.

London, Nov. 7.-British forces are
continuing their progress along the
Franco Belgian battle line. North
Of Valenciennes, according to Field
Marshal Haigs report today they
have reached the outskirts of Quiev-
rain and Crespiz, close to the Belgian
border.
The French are moving forward
east of the forests of Nouvion and
Regnaval and north of the Serre and
Aisne rivers.
Farther south the town of Augre
has been taken. Southeast of the
Normal forest the British have cap
tured Monceau-St Vaast and Dom
pierre. three miles northwest of the
railway junction of Avesnes.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-07
NEW BRITAIN CELEBRATES
UNCONFIRMED PEACE PACT

For some time after unofficial re-
ports reached here this afternoon that
Germany had surrendered pandemon-
ium reigned. The employees of the
factories and offices il the city
paraded the streets. They We're led
by improvised bands and the en-
ployes carried any thing they could
find to make noise. From the ap-
pearance OF the, parade it looked as
if they had a corner on all tin cans
in the city The women of the
factories were prominent in the
parade and made fully as much
noise as the men. There were many
automobiles in evidence and the
fiVveiS were not absent The chimes,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-07
Revolutionists Seize Entire Navy

ReVOlutIOnIStS Seize Entire Navy.
London, Nov. z-The entire Ger
man navy and n great part Of
SchIeswig is in the hands of the rev.
olutionistS, according to reports re-
cciycd in Copenhagen from Kiel and
transmitted by the Exchange Tcle-
graph Co.
kiel Is governed by the marines,
soldiers and workers council. All
the workshops have been occupied by
Red troops. The street car lines and
railways arc under the control Of tho
worl&mcn's council. There have been
no disturbances.
After a conference between Secre-
tary of State Haussman and Deputy
Noske and the workmen's and SOL
diers council, the following prolama-
ton was issued:
Comrades: For the first time po-
litical power is in the hands of the
soldiers. Great work lies before US.
But in order that it's realization can
take place the organization of our
movement was necessary We have
formed a council of workmen and
soldiers and it will be responsible for
the preserve ton of order"
The following points were passed
by the council:
1-Secretary Haussman will take
care that the demands of the Sol
diers' and Workmens Council shall
be forwarded to the Reichstag
2-The immediate cessation of all
military measures directed against
the movement of the council.
3-The navy has been ordered to
leave the harbor.
4-Military prisoners to be re-
leased.
Seamen Stay Officers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-07
GHENT ABANDONED
Germans Notify Allies They Are
About to Move Out and Ask Artil-
Iery Not to Fire on Suburbs.

On the Battle Front in Belgium
Nov. (NighD-By the Associated
Press-A wireless dispatch was re-
ceived this afternoon at the head
quarters of Gen. Beaurains from the
Germans saying they had decided to
abandon Ghent and asking the Bel
gians not to fire on the suburbs Of
the town, where white flags were
raised.
American troops from Ohio, under
the command of Gen. Farnsworth,
played a great part in the relief of
the city by an attack on the Eecke
salient, 16 miles southwest of Ghent
which was taken by stor:~~ yesterday
Their losses were comparatively light
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-07
Smith Still Leads Whitman.

New York, Nov. with AZ dis
tricts missing and the soldier vote as
yet uncounted, Alfred +. Smith,
democrat. had a majority of 1926
votes today over Governor Charles
s. Whitman, republican in the guber-
material contest, on the face of the
revised returns. The totals were
Smith, 9S7,955; Whitman, 975,72O.
The soldier vote, estimated at
5000, was conceded by the repub-
licans to favor Smith, one estimate
being IS per cent of these ballots for
Smith, 25 per cent. for Whitman and
the balance for the socialist candi-
date.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-07
SECRETARY LANSING DENIES ARAfISTICE IS SIGNE
10000 DESERTERS MARCHING IN BERLIN STREET
ENTIRE GERMAN NAVY IN HANDS OF REBEL SAL, Oh
REVOL LUTION BREAKS OUT IN GERMANY:
DESERVING TROOPS MARCH IN BERLIN;
ENTIRE, NAVY TAKEN OVER BY REBEL S

battleship Kaiser at Kiel have mu-
tinted and hoisted the red flag. Off
GERS attempting to defend the Ger
man flag were overpowered and two
of them, including the commander,
were killed. A number of others
were wounded, according to the Col
ogne Gazette.
Three companies of infantry were
sent from kiel to restore order. They
Immediately joined the revolution
and q fourth company was disarmed.
During last night Hussars sent to Kiel
from Wandsbecll were encountered
outside of Kiel by sailors armed with
machine guns and forced to turn
back.
Machine Gums Mounted in City.
The soldiers council has decided
that all officers must remain at their
present posts, but must obey the
council, which controls all food sup
plies. Machine guns are mounted in
various parts of the city. Cuxhaven
and Wilhelmshaven are quiet.
An Amsterdam dispatch to the Ex-
change Telegraph CO., says that two
battleships, the Kaiser and the
Schleswig-H g-Holstein, were seized by
the mutineers and that 20 officers. in
Guiding two captains were killed
1t is reported that the garrison at
kiel refused to march to the harbor
and that the sailors threatened to
blow up the battleships if attacked.
They are defending the ships and re-
fuse to return to their duties until a
treaty of peace is signed. Admiral
Souchon. governor of the port hav-
ing asked the mutineers what they
wanted has approved all their de-
mands, including even their refusal
to salute officers, it is said
The military governor of Kiel ac-
cording to an Exchange Telegraph
dispatch from Copenhagen, has ac-
cepted the following demands of the
workers and soldiers council:
The release of all military and po-
Itical prisoners.
Complete freedom of speaking and
writing
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-07
GERMAN SOCIAL DEMOCRATS
THREATEN TO QUIT POSTS

Amsterdam, Nov. 6.-German social
democrats have notified the govern
nent, through Friedrich Ebert the
yice-presideat of their party and
president of the main committee of
The Reichstag,, that their representa-
lives will resign their ministry posts
If the war is not brought to an i'm
mediate end.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-07

at the South church pealed out sew
eral patriotic airs, and the factory
whistles and church bells added to
the noise.
At 2;3O o'clock Secretary l.. a.
Sprague OF the Chamber of Commerce
sent out messengers and reached tho
merchants of the city by telephone
and asked them to close their places
Of business aid declare a half halls
day.
Traffic was held up for almost AM
hour on Main street and the trolley5
were running off schedule,
At the brokers offices it w;ts del
clared that peace stocks were going
up.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-07
PROBE T \ L EXPLOSION.
Senate Committee Opens Hearings
ON Morgan, n. j., Catastrophe.

Perth Amboy, n. j., Nov. 1.-THE
senate subcommittee appointed to
Investigate the causes leading up to
The explosion at the II. 4. Gillespie
Company's plant at Morgan on Oct.
and began it's hearings here today.
Murray Hubert, director of tho
port of New York city, will attend
he hearings al i almost every city
and town in this section of New
Jersey is TO be represented at the
sessions of the committee
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-07
ITALIAN VICTORs HONORED.
Diaz Promoted Full Rank of General,
Revel Made Admiral.

Rome, Nov. king Victor Eman-
uel has promoted Gen. Armando Diaz
TO the full rank of general and Vice
ADMIRAL Paolo Thaon di Reyel, for
ner chief of the naval staff of Italy 70
Me rank of admiral.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-07
Two Of Three Seats From South
Dakota Conceded by Democrats
SENATE SITUATION IN DOUBT
NcWbcrry Leads Ford and G. o. u.
Takes Deep Bite Out of Idaho
Democrats Majority - Incomplete
Figures Smith Lead.

Washington Nov 7.-Control of the
United States senate confined to re-
main in doubt early today on the face
of returns from three states where
contests between democratic and re-
publican candidates continued close
as the count progressed.
The republicans further increased
their majority in the house when two
of three seats from South Dakota
were conceded to them. Three seats,
one each in South Dakota, New Mex
leo and Monana still remain in doubt
The standing of the two parties in
the next house without the three
missing districts, is: republicans 236:
dem ocrats 1875. a republican majority
of Al. In th2 senate without the
three doubtful seats there are At re-
publicanS and 46 democrats.
OF the senate races to be decided,
Truman II. NeWberry, republican, ap-
peared to be maintaining his lead
over Horny Ford, the democratic can
didate IN Michigan.
Supporters Of Senator Fall of New
Mexico continued to claim his election
on the basis Of scattering returns. AS
theS reports come from unoffiSsal
sources tho contest continued to be
placed in the doubtful class.
In Idaho Frank H. Gooding was
making deep iAroads into the majority
credited to Senator John r. Nugent
democrat. Early today Nugent's
lead was only 446 with $4,000 of the
states estimated vote of $4,000
counted.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-07
Newberry Understanding Ford.

Detroit, Nov. 7.--With less than
200 precincts missing, Lieut.. Com
mander Truman H. Newberry, repub-
1ican, has increased his lead to more
than $500 over Henry Ford, demo-
crat,. for election as United States
senator from Michigan. A tabulation
at 7 o'clock this morning of complete
figures from So counties and more
or less complete returns from all but
one of the remaining "a in the state
gave Newberry 206, ,964: Ford, 201,-
625, margin for Newberry of $500
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-07
Reichstag Socialists Sent to KieI.

Amsterdam, Nov. 6-German news
papers announce that State Secretary
Hauseman and Gustav Noske, social
iSt members of the Reichstag, have
been sent to kiel by the government.
Hugo Haase, leader of the socialist
minority in the Reichstag, and
George Ledebour, leader of the So
cial democrat party also are there to
complete the formation of a local
committee.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-07
Artillery Firing in Hamburg.

Copenhagen, Nov. "A revolt has
broken out in Hamburg, according to
Il dispatch from the correspondent Of
the Politiken at Vambrup. Violent
artillery firing was in progress in the
streets of the city when the CORE
spondent's informant was deported,
the latter declared.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-07
French Cavalry Chasing Enemy.

Paris, Nov. 7.--Along the entire
front the pursuit of the retreating
Germans was taken up again this
morning, according to today's war
office announcement
The French have thrown cavalry
Into the action on their right, where
the mounted troops are pushing in
the direction of the Meuse.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-07
Rioting At Hamburg and Lubbock.

London, Nov. THE Wolff Bu-
reau of Berlin announces that all
work has stopped at Hamburg owing
to a strike and that undisciplined
riots and outrages have taken place.
The news agency reports similar oc-
Currences from Lubbock.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-07
South Baltic GarrisOns Desert.

London Nov. "A number of
German garrisons on the South Bal
tic coast have deserted and are 60
ing to Kiel, says a Copenhagen dis
patch to the Exchange Telegraph Co,
The red flag has been hoisted at
Warnemunde, a seaport of northern
Germany and the port of Rostock on
the Baltic sea coast.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-07
Berlin Read Fate i'm Austria's Term,

London, Nov. 6.-ReportS that Ger
man delegates have started from Ber-
lin to meet Marshal Foch are consid-
cred here as an assurance that fighting
will be over in a. few days.
The last days OF the war have been
so crowded with enorm Gus events that
there is no capacity left for surprises
or sensations.
The terms of President Wilson's
note to Germany, dealing with the
freedom of the seas and compensation
to the Allies, are endorsed by the
press here. 1t is believed Germany
armistice the sort of peace she had to
expect and that her military and po-
litical situations give her no alterna-
tive but to bow.
News comes from the front that the
hard pressed German armies have no
fresh divisions left to throw into the
battle. They have no great reserves
Of ammunition. The German people
are demanding peace at any price. A
few junker newspapers still are cry
ing for war to the last ditch.
Trying to Place Blame.
There never was such freedom OF
speech in Germany as at present. Dip
lOmats and soldiers each are trying to
place the blame for their Country's
pearing in Berlin declare the Emperor
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-07
Foch Gives Directions to Delegates.

London, Nov. 7-Marsha Foch Allied commandern-chief,
has notified the German high command that the German arms
delegation wishes him shall advance to the French
along the Chmay, Foures La Capee and uise roads
the French ouposts the plenpotenares will be con-
decided for the interview The
given official the from Marshal
Foch which follows
"To the German high from Marshal Foch If the
penipotenare wish meet Marshal Foch to ask him
French
Chay La Capee and roads Orders have been
that be received and conducted to the place fixed
for the interview.
German Delegation Crosses Line
delegation has reached the western front and
Allied lines the Daily News
The delegation will be received by Marshal Foch at
dawn today the newspaper adds
Earle member of the British council
need has % continent official business.
the armistice negotiations
will be Sir Rossn Wemyss first lord of the admiralty it is
officially announced.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-07
BANDS ASKED TO REPORT.

Mayor Quigley requests ell bands in
Armory on Arch street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-07

Released prisoners must not be
punished.
Officers who acknowledge and COM
ply with the measures of the council
shall be permitted to remain or to
leave the service.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-07

Stockholm, Nov. 7.-COntinuous
demonstrations are taking place in
Berlin, according to the Social DEM
okraten. Twenty thousand descrters
from the army are marching through
the streets of the capital.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-07
No Confirmation of Signing.

York, Nov. THE New York News Bureau, which is
with the Central News dispatch financial
London date reading follows
o'clock this afternoon the foreign
confirmation of the that Germany had accepted
he cOnditions
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-07
Chancellor Warns Against Rioting.

Amsterdam, Nov. 7-Chancelor Maxmlian says official
dispatch Berlin has issued appeal to the German people
of the blOodshed
the front and that the negotiations will be serious
" by disturbances and lack of discipline.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-07
HOME GUARD TO REPORT.

Companies Fl and M of the Home
Guard are requested to meet at the
state Armory at 1880 in uniform.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-07
Stores of War Material Captured.

Stores of War Material Captured.
With the American Army on the
Sedan Front Nov. 6, II y. m. (By the
Associated Press.) The great wedge
which the French and Americans
have driven into the German lines
west of the Meuse is within four
miles OF Sedan tonight.
American forces have taken Vile
montry, Mont Dc Bruno Autecourt and
Coinage The French in co-opera-
ton with the Americans, have reached
Gnicourt.
The Americans at one place have
advanced over 4 IL miles. The
villages takc.4 include BulZon, Harau
court ana E2ucOu"t. Great guam
titles of oommiSsery stores, many
railroad cars and equipment and
enormous amounts of war material
have been captured.
Desperate fighting continues east of
the Meuse. The Americans gained
. 1-2 miles during the day, capturing
Murvaux, Fontaines and Hill 2S4.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-07

Washington Nov 7Navy cable reported today that
message had through from abroad announcing
that the Germans had signed the armstce terms delivered by
Marshal Foc No authority for the statement and
while added the of expectancy everywhere officials said
9th an official dispatch could be believed.
Neither the American government ct the Allies
advised Marshal Foc
the armsice 1t assumed how
the German had been conducted through the
French lines sometime during the day.
Upon receiving the armstice terms formulated by the
Allied and United States
believed by officials here the German eissaries will transmit
Immediately by telegraph them
high in the field This belief is predi
assumption that in the of Bulgaria. Turkey
AUSTRIA question will be dealt with purely
military issue.
thought by diplomatic observers here that several days
military heads for discussion be-
forea decision is reached.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-07
AMERICAN FORCES ENTER SEDAN,
ADVANCE FOUR MILES ONE NIGHT
Vast Stores of War Material
Abandoned By Fleeing
Enemy-English Close in
ON Maubeuge.

With the American Army on the
Sedan Front. Nov. I, / AS p. m. (By
the Associated Press .)-Amercan
troops today entered that part of
Sedan that lies on the west bank of
the Meuse.
The bridge over the Meuse at Sedan
over which the retreating enemy fled
has been destroyed and the river
valley flooded.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-07
Washington Hears of Unofficial Gable Mes
sage Saying Germany Has Come to Termsa
Delegation from Enemy Crosses Into Allied
Lines and Receives Orders from F0ch 4

Washington Nov Ut officially announced at the
department 2:15 o'clock this afternoon that the
Germans had signed armistice terms
Lansing authorized the statement that the
arrnistice delegation would be received by
Marshal o'clock this afternoon.
Paris z, 36 (By the Associated Press) )-Four
German officers bearing white flags it is officially announced
probably will the headquarters of Marshal Foch
tonight.
A considerable crowd gathered around the office
the results of the German application
flag for aristice although it is generally
days will pass before be
arranged.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-07
END Of Fighting in
FEW DAYS EXPECTED
London Believes Germany Will
Quickly Accept ArmiStiCe Terms
PARIS DEEPLY IMPRESSED

French Public Opinion Inclincs to Be-
lief That Berlin Is Sincere, Being
Forced to Accept Peace Through
Loss OF Military Power.
London, via Montreal, Nov. lit
tie doubt is entertained in London
that Germany will accept the armis-
tice terms of the Allies. This belief is
based on the increasing gravity of
Germany's position, both militarily
and internally.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-07

Scamen Stay Officers.
London, Nov. 6.-Members of the
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