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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-25
MORE THAN 1,5OO, 900 AMERICAN
TROOPS IN FRANCE BY FALL, 18
Andre Tardieu Says Yankees
Will Arrive in Time for
Decisive Action With
Kaiser's H0rdes.

Paris, May 24.-The American
mid summer the number Secretary Of
War Baker recently announced as
having been sent here and by the end
of 1918 they will be three times
larger, said Andre Tardieu, French
high commissioner, in a statement is
sued to the French people on his ar
rival from the United States.
M. Tardieu described what the
United States has done and is doing
for France and the Allies. -'
THE German offensive is broken"
he said, referring to the present bat
tie. 1.-THE Americans, after our vic
torious resistance, will arrive in time
for decisive action. The figures Civ
; en- by Secretary Baker three weeks
ago on the number of American
troops in Europe will be doubled be-
fore midsummer. The number Of
American troops will be three times
larger before the end of 1918. We
now are transporting in one month
what would have taken five months
at the beginning Of the war.
! "The capacity Of troop transports
from America to France is notably
larger than the means for the trans
port of German troops from the Rus
sian front in the most favorable cir
cumstances.
I 1.-The imm ediate use Of fighting ele-
ments as soon as they land was set
tied by the recent agreement on bri-
gading. This answers the urgent
necessity OF the present, and through
progressive training, prepares for the
constitution Of large units Of the
American army under the command
Of Gen. Pershing.
! Those are the capital results of
the last two months. Add to them
the unity of command and you will
be able to judge clearly the manner
in which the United States understood
the last battle. These measures as
sure for the allied armies for the
final period of the war a superiority
in numbers and the possibility Of un-
! limited replenishment.
| In his statement M. Tardieu reviews
in much detail what the Am erican
| government is doing to organize and
| intensity it's war. power.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-25
ESTIMATE UP TO $5,7S1,91O,3S3.

Washington, May 25.-Substitute
estimates of appropriations for the
quartermaster's corps of the army,
increasing the first estimate by ST.
355, 1908 for the next fiscal year,
were submitted to congress today by
the war department. The revised fig
ures are based on the re-organized ac-
tivities of the quartermaster corps,
the total estimate being for $751;
910,383.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-25
ALIEN FEMALES REGISTER.

Chief of Police William J. Rawlings
received instructions today from
United States Marshall C. G. Middle
brooks of Hartford, to prepare to reg
lister German alien females. This
registration must take place from
Monday, June II, to June 26, inclu-
sive The hours for registration are
from a. m. to p. m. and must be
made in this city at the police head
quarters on Commercial street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-25
SITES FOR NEW SHIPYARDS.

Washington, May 25.-The sites for
five government yards for building
concrete ships have been recommend
ed by engineering experts of the
shipping board. The selections are
understood to be Wilmington, n. c.,
and Jacksonville, Fla, Mobile, ala,
San Francisco and San Diego, Cal
The board has not acted on the rec
concentrations.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-25
Mexican Envoy to q. S. In Darl

Washington, May 25.-The stat,
partment has received informs
from it's own sources that the N
can diplomatic representative
Havana has been withdrawn by
co but no explanation was giya
the dispatch. Further advices
expected during the day.
The Mexican ambassador here
he had heard nothing of the reps
break. He could not explain
measures Cuba was said to have
! against the Mexican governm emf
recalled that recently Cuba hell
| shipments of sugar the Mexican
ernment had purchased.
A first reading of the stateme1
sued by Foreign Minister Aguil3
Mexico City conveyed to officials
the distinct impression that In b{
ink off relations Mexico is act
| expressing it's displeaSure and
sentiment at the Withholding of q
sugar and other supplies. TheI
that these restrictive measures
adopted by the Cuban governing
conformity with the requests o
American food administration a.
pursuance of the general policy
allies and of America in an eff4
maintain control of Shipment
the Gulf of Mexico and Carl
sea doubtless was known to the
lean authorities.
Mexico May Retaliate CONNER
AS Mexico cannot hope to
any successful protest to the all
the United States against thes
strictions officials believe she ha
recourse to the plan of peri
some sort of measures to bear
ly upon Cuba and it was bel
this first step, involving the sevd
of diplomatic relations, would \
lowed by retaliatory measures
economic nature.
Among these measures wou
the prohibition of the exportat
Cuba of food supplies, such a
and beans, largely consumed in
1t also was regarded as possibl
an effort would be mde to sto
expectation of Mexican petro1e
! the island, though it might be
to separate such exports from I'll
amount Of oil that is shipped
Tampico to the United States
Europe for naval uses.
Interference with this oil
might easily lead to serious trou
| tween Mexico and the Entente
and America. Tt is a naval ne
| that this source of fuel supp
continually maintained during
at least and while there is no
| ton to refuse payment OF all
| able taxation on the exports OF
stoppage of shipments to the
| forces would bring lmmediate
vigorous protests.
| officials are unwilling to dis
this stage the possible effect ID
| tions between Mexico and the
| States because of Mexico's bred
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-25

Mexico City, May 24-Mexco has severed diplomatic
tons with Cuba This learned officially late today after
port that the Mexican charge daaes Havana
minister here had been recalled from their respective
been confirmed at the foreign office.
lhe Cuban minister to Mexico Dr. Esquze Garcia Ensen
has not yet arrived i'll Mexico City having been appointed on
recently During the interval DR.. Luis lid
been acting charge 1t reported recently that he wou
leave tor Cuba and with the
lhe Mexican charge at Havana is Alberto c. Franco
Ihe recall of the Mexican Cuba and I'll
suspendng tor indefinite time of the sending of rep
sentative explained officially due the that
the which Cuba involved that government BED
obliged to dictate that affect the of MED
government many instances
For this is declared the making Of representation
would
Cuban would be useless and would the lib
ty OF action of friendly nation (which afflicted
uaton."
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-25
U. S. Pursuit Squadron Over TouI.

With the American army in France,
May "a (By the Associated Press)-
An American aerial pursuit squadron
is now operating over the Am merican
sector northwest Of Toul, 1T is now
permitted to announce. All the pilots
whose air exploits have been recorded
up to this time belong to this squad
ron, which has special insignia. The
squadron is flying in Nieuport chas-
ing enemy machines.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-25
French Repulse German Raids.

Paris, May 25.-French troops last
night repulsed two German raids
south of Vanguard wood and in the
Nosges, the war office announced to-
day. French detachments penetrated
the German line east Of Noyon and
returned with German prisoners.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-25
STOP COFFEE PROFITEERING G.

Washington, May 25.-To check
speculation in chartering space for
coffee imports which has driven the
rates to four and five times the normal
the war industries board today sus-
pended all licenses for importation
Of coffee and will renew them only
on proof that they are being used un-
der chartering rates as fixed by the
shipping board.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-25
Other American Airmen Killed.

Paris, May 25.--Two American
aviators Paul Kurtzon Of Phila., and
Roger Babiani, who came from Cuba,
hive been killed on the front, the
Herald reports today, both had been in
the American ambulance service and
transferred to the American flying
corps.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-25
Enemy Artillery Activity Increases.

London, May 25.-The German ar
tillery was increasingly active last
night on the east side of Lys salient in
Flanders near Straszeele, the war Of
flee announced today. The district
east of Bethune was again subjected to
a gas bonn bardment. The British cap
tured prisoners and two machine guns
in raiding operations
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-25
Nation Contributes More Than
$1O0,000,000, Officials Announce
HOPE FOR S2OO,000,0O0
Telegrams Offering Money Swamp
Clerical Force and Figures Arc
Not knoWn-New Britain Women
Arc Hustling.

Washington, May 25.-The Red
Cross Second War Fund today rea ched
and passed the $100,000,000 total
mark, and kilograms announcing sub
scriptions continue to flow into Ma
tional headquarters at a rate that
swamped the compilers. The exact
figures could not be determined by the
officials, who expressed hope the fund
would be doubled before the drive
ends.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-25
An ''Imperative Necessity

AL
General Candido Aguilar, minister
Of foreign affairs, tonight gave out a
statement for the announced purpose
of avoiding a misinterpretation Of
Mexico's action. The statement fol-
lows:
1.-THE president Of the republic and
the cabinet at a special meeting have
decided that it was an imperative ne
cessfty to recall the Mexican diplo-
matte representative to Cuba and to
suspend for an indefinite period the
sending of a new representative be-
cause it was considered an indispens-
able measure for the high ideals and
interests of the two nations in the
actual moments of an acute world
crisis. The state of war in which
Cuba is involved has obliged the gov
ernment of Cuba to dictate measures
which in many cases affect the inter
ests of the Mexican government and
her citizens and for this reason the
Mexican legation would be called
upon to make frequent representa-
tions to the Cuban governmen which
would only be useless and which
would restrict the liberty Of action of
a. friendly nation which is now in an
afflicted situation.
TN consequence our diplomatic eff
forts would not produce at this time
any practical results and would only
produce tension in our relations which
would have to be cleared up later to
maintain unbroken the fraternal SEN
timents of solidarity which have
always bound us to the people of
Cuba and all Latin-American coun-
tries.
Mexico, upon recalling her diplo-
matte representatives from Cuba,
gives eloquent proof of her considera-
ton and respect for the sovereignty
of a friendly government which is
now passing through a critical period.
At the same time it furnishes proof
or confidence in virtue of which the
Mexican government expects her cit
liens will be treated with all the be-
nevolence that the laws of Cuba and
her institutions permit under which
protection they will remain in that
republic the same as her own ma
tlonals.
I'm so doing the Mexican govern
nent complies faithfully with the
line of conduct which President Car
rama has proclaimed upon innumer-
able occasions as the highest ideal Of
a true society of nations, the equality
of nationals and foreigners alike and
complete submission of all to the ma
tiona1 sovereignty. The crisis having
passed, as the one in which originated
the revolution in our country is pass
ing over Mexico and Cuba will be in
a better condition to renew diplomat
ic relations upon the basis of justice
and equality only, and the great
aspiration of the Mexican govern
ment in her new international rela-
tons"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-25
FAIRBANKS FAILS TO RALLY

Indianapolis, May 25.-The condi-
ton of Charles w. Fairbanks, who is
seriously i'll at his home here, was
unchanged today, according to re-
ports given out by his physicians.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-25
Action Believed to Be Due TO Restrictions O1
Shipment of Sugar by Island Nation-Allie|
May Become Involved If Carranza DecideI
to Place Embargo on Expectation of Oil
NO HOSTILTTIES EXPECTED BECAUSE
OF CORDIAL NOTE SENT TO HAvANl

Washington, May 25.-Mexicos sudden and unexpected
suspension of diplomatic relations with Cuba looked
here indirect against the United States which
possibly foreshadow breaking of diplomatic relations
with this
Those who take this view base their opinion on the as
sumption that German propaganda again is active.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-25
DUCAL PALACE BOMBED.

Basel, Switzerland, May 25.--~The
east wing Of the grand ducal palace
at Mannheim was struck by bombs
during the British air raid of Tues
day. The royal residents had left for
Berlin.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-25
HUGHES TO STAY AT CAPITAL

Washington, May 25.-Charles E..
Hughes today resumed the depart
me ent of justice investigation Of the
aircraft production situation, and
has arranged to remain here continu-
ously. &t. 4s
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-25

President Menocal on the occasion
the celebration of the 10th anni-
sary of Cuba's independence on
20 apparetly served to discredit
rumor.
On April 20 baggage belonging
Ysidro Fabela, Mexican ministe1I
Argentina, was stolen from an
ploye of the Mexican legation in
vana while he was taking it to a
sci on which Fabela was to sail
South America. Two days after4
the baggage was returned.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-25

Secretary Baker announced on May
that more than 100000 American
soldiers already had been sent to
France.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-25
Americans Alone Killed,

London, May 25.--With the excep-
ton Of So American soldiers, all the
persons on board the British troopship
Moldavia, which was torpedoed and
/ra,+;,rod ON F1evaptb PapeN
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-25

England Publishes Detailed Statement
Concerning Alleged Conspiracy BE-
tween Sim Eein and RerliIl--Dcyoy,
Bcrnstorff, Won Papen, Zimmerman
and Irish Priest, An American
Citizen, Named as Principals.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-25

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Citizen, Named as Principals.

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Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-13

In the Superior Court Of the State
of California, in and for the County
Of Imperial.
The First National Bank of San
! Diego, California, corporation, plain
tiff, VS.. Imperial Water Company No.
! /, corporation, and the Marine Ma
tional Bank of San Diego, California,
V d corporation, defendants.
/ Notice is hereby given that an ac-
I ton has been commenced in the above
entitled court by the above-named
plaintiff against the above-named de-
PENDANTS for the purpose Of obtaining
the Judgment of this court requiring
the defendant Imperial Water Com
pany No. 1 to execute and deliver to
the plaintiff herein certificate for
90 shares of its capital stock in lieu
and in place Of Certificate No. 1886,
representing said SO shares of the
capital stock of the Imperial Water
Company No. l heretofore issued to
and in the name of the defendant, The
Marine National Bank of San Diego,
California-which certificate it is al
legged is the property of plaintiff and
was lost or inadvertently destroyed.
That the name of the corporation is
suing said stock, to wit: Certificate
1886 for SO shares of the capital stock
of the Imperial Water Company No. |
is Imperial Water Company No. l.;
that the number of the certificate and
the number of shares and the name Of
the person mentioned as stctkholder
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-13

iOf said certificate is as follows, 70
wit: Certificate No. 1886 for 90 shares
of the capital stock of Imperial Wa
ter Company No. 4. and the name Of
the person mentioned as stakeholder
in said certificate is The Marine Ma
tional Bank Of San Diego, California,
and all persons claiming said shares
or any of them, OF any interest or
lien therein or thereupon are require
to be and appear before this court on
Friday the 18th day of October, 1918.
at he hour Of 10 o'clock a. IN. of said
day (under the present method of CON-
putting time-said hour being 9 o'c.oc&
A. m. under the method Of computing
time in use prior to March 81, 191S)
at the court room thereof, in the coul,-
ty court house in the City of FL Cen
tro, County of Imperial, State of Cali
fornia, then and there to show cause,
if any they have. why new certifi
cate should not be directed to be is
sued to the plaintiff in the place and
stead of said lost or destroyed ccrtifi-
cate, and to set forth their rights in
or claim to such shares, or any Of
them.
Given under my hand and the seal
of the Superior Court of the County
of Imperial, State OF California, this
7th day of September, 1918.
(SEAL) MAJOR S. COOK.
BY G. f. WILLIFORD, Clerk.
Derutv Clerk.
EUGENE DANEY.
Attorney for Plaintiff. Y
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-13
FASCINATED BY THE SUB.

Gemanys temporary promise Spain good until Ger
many changed which understood at the outset
the week whenever became de-
rabe the advantage of Germany alter its plans
long Germany victorious the front Spain
nd her rights and possibly the balance of the world
4nay ympahize with that timy surprising
all Spanish shipping has been
Germany than Spanish sailors have been killed
large addition wounded, shpwrecked
abandoned.
moral this attack innocent neutral which
poweress protect her rights consideration the
The whole controversy Germany deals solely with
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-13
IMPORTANT MEET.
OF HOME GUARDS
SET FOR TONIGHT

All members of the Ell Centre Home
Guards are urged to be in attendance
at this evenings meeting, to be held
at the Red rCoss headquarters. The
local organization has been requested
to furnish commissioned officers to
attend the conference of commissioned
officers to be held at Sacramento on
September 81.
Other matters cf vital Importance
to the guards will be discussed. James
R. Ford, captain of the company, will
tender his resignation in order that
he may get into active service at an
early date. His successor will be
chosen by popular vote this evening.
Press Liners hrinp Odic~- Results
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-13

the effectiveness the subma
campaign.
Hertling replied Spain he guarantee
by The Loka Aneger that
Germany give Spanish
sells 1t would render the campaign useless"
That all there in the German mind The rights of the
of the philosophy The
think the nation And these stupid
they continuing
teach the hate them.
Germany evidently made mind stick the Uboat
brought her trouble and disap
her faced the bat
been her undoing Firing the minister
the luck of the thing add the effective
England and France have starved
been from continuing sail the
soldiers
spite all, the Germans cling to the shark. 1t is
style typical of the dishon
est illegal and cowardly
Trpz the people who
punderbund with high hopes
certain victory.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-13

Stories the American fighting France coming back
They merely point out that boys doing what they went
to do
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-13

Press Liners bring Qdic~ Results.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-24

term1ned by the President It is
provided that if the amount the Pres
ldent determines to pay is not salts
FACTORY then IS per cent. of it shall
be paid over and the owners of the
companies shall have the right to sue
the United States for any balance,
placing the entire matter in the hands
Of the courts
Immediately after his appointm ent
as Director of Wire Service Mr.. Burl-
esOn issued formal statement max
lngl clear his attitude in regard to
operation. It was as follows:
II realize the immensely of the
task which has been intrusted to me
by the Presidents order. The tele-
graph and telephone service. as con-
Quoted by those who have had the
responsibility under conditions here
tofore existing, has been remarkab bly,
successful considering the unusual
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-24
Huge Profit Proba BILE.

There seems to be little question
that the wire lines are in better fl
nanciaI condition than were the rail
roads at the time the latter we're
taken over, It is estimated by gov
crnment officials that there will be q,
profit of from $4,000, 600 to $780,
600 600 . year to the government in
operation of the domestic system
after rental is paid to the owners
on the basis provided in the presi-
dents proclamation.
This will give a wide margin for
better service at the present rates and
apparently puts into the distant
future any possibility OF sweeping
rate raises such as those recently
ordered on the railroads even if &C
ton is taken providing for wage in
creases. The telephone companies
have Increased wages at a rate that
at least in a measure meets the in
creased cost Of living from war condi-
tons
There is little doubt that once he
enters upon wire coptrol the post
mastet general will act with fres
hand in consolidating systems where
ever the occasion warrants Like
Director General McAdoo he will
have no QualmS about the d1fhCulty
of unscrambhng them at the end Of
the war. He has always believed the
government should own and operate
both the telephone and telegra phi
lines of communication.
One of the first economies and i'm
proven ents to be effected will be the
use of telephone wires for telegraph
business where additional facilities
are needed and the use of copper tele-
graph wires for telephone cOnversa-
tons. 1t has been established that
copper wires can be used for both
telephone conversation and telegra PHI
ing at the same time without one in
terfering in the slightest degree with
the other. A complete circuit of the
two wires is needed, however, for te1e~
phone converse tons. Consequently
every one of the long distance tele-
phone wires is potentially two tele-
graph wires
It is believed that copper telegraph
wires on the other hand. will afford
10000 additional miles Of long dis
lance telephone wires The long dis
tance telephone wires give 1000, 900
additional miles Of telegraph wire
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-24

additions to their task and the I'M
precedented difficulties in the way Of
its full performance which have arts
en- out of the War--difficulties which
could be overcome only by unity of
administration, particularly a unifica-
ton of the use Of the telephone and
telegraph lines which could not be
realized without the aid Of the Gov
eminent.