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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-18
HUN EDITORS SENTENCED.
Terms Range From One to Five Years
Fach-SfO, 600 Bail.

Philadelphia, Dec. 1S.--Heavy SEN
tences were inflicted today upon the
two editors and three officers of the
Philadelphia Tageblatt, q German
language rcwspaper, who were con-
victed some months ago of violation
of the espionage act. Louis Werner
and DR.. Martin Darkow, editors, were
each sentenced by L. S. Judge Dickin-
son to serve five years in the Atlanta
penitentiary, Herman Lemke, busi-
ness manager to two years, and Pet
er Schaefer, president and Paul No-
gel, treasurer, to one year each.
Pending an appeal to the L. s. su-
preme court, the men were each re-
leased on $4,000 bail.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-18
Is Sure He Is Man Who Married
Frieda WeiChDlan
ACCUSED DENIES CHARGES


indianapolis, Dec. 1S.-When shown
photographs of Milo H. Piper, under
ing Frieda Weichman, and of Miss
Weichman, Rev Paul c. Curnick, Of
this city, today reiterated his belief
that they were the couple he had mar
red when pastor of a church in Rens-
selaer, Ind. in March, 1916.
II have made a special study to re-
m ember faces and rarely forget one"
he said. Il am certain that [ am not
mistaken on this OCCASION"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-18

attended the first Officers Training
School at Plattstburg and was gradu-
ated with the rank of second lieuten-
ant. He was sent to Camp Upton and
soon after the division reached France
he was awarded q first lieutenant's
commission. He has been in many
battles with the Manhattan division,
but has escaped being wounded. He
recently spent several weeks in a mil
itary hospital behind the lines suffer
ing from influenza, but has completely
recovered
CAPTAIN Lewis spent Victory Day
in the town of lie Mans, France, and
has written the following description
of events that occurred:
lie Mans Sarthe, Nov. IL, 1918.
Dear Dad: Well, the big fight is
over. We have won. Germany's col
lapse as a military power, her down
fall as a despotic empire, is the most
amazing episode in world history. Six
months ago when we, the advance
guard of the National Army, arrived
in France, the Hun was dominating
the whole world. He had removed
Russia from the Allies, likewise Ru-
mania; the italian collapse had given
Austria another breathing spell. Ger
man armies were laundering toward
the channel ports and Paris, captur-
ing thousands of prisoners and biting
off huge chunks of France to be added
to the War Lords map. 1t seemed
as though nothing could stop him
we were told that things looked bad
for u.s. that Pershings few divisions
would be swamped before that Hun
horde, I heard the thunder Of the
guns on many nights when we were
Continued On Tenth Page).
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-18
REP. MANN ANNOUNCES
CANDIDACY FOR SPEAKER.

Washington, Dec. 1S.-Representa-
tives James X. Mann, of Illinois, re-
publican leader of the house. today
formerly announced his candidacy
for speaker of the house in the next
congress- which will be controlled by
the republicans. His announcement
followed meeting of II of the %
republican members Of the Illinois
delegation reelected to the next con-
gress at which his candidacy was
unanimously endorsed.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-18
Piper Maintains Story.

Meanwhile Piper held to his state
ment that his name had been used by
one John Sheldon in marrying Miss
Weichman and that his story could be
borne out by two other persons
Jack Goldberg and Edward Ben
tom No trace has yet been found Of
any of these three men.
Among the out -of-town persons
whose aid the local police have sought
in their Investigations are Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles T. Whitney, Of Chicago,
at whose home Miss Weichman re-
sided for six m onths prior to her mar
riagc, and Rev. Paul G. Curnick, of
Indianapolis, who married Miss
Weichman and a man giving the name
Of 'fM. H. Piper" at Rensselaer,, Ind,
in March, 1916
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-18
PLOT WAS AID.
Members Drew Lots to See Who
Would Kill PortugaI'S President.

Lisbon, Dec. 18.-Docum ents found
on one of those arrested in connec-
ton with the assassination of Presi-
dent Paes last Sunday show that an
extensive pilot had been organized, the
participants in it drawing lots to see
who should strike the blow against
the president.
The body Of President Paes, which
has been placed in the Belen palace
was viewed today by thousands of all
ella sses Of Portuguese.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-18
Lewis MADE CAPTAIN;
WITH MANHATTAN BOYS
New Britain Officer Wins
Further Promotion in
American Army.

Word was received today by Mr..
and Mrs. B. w. Lewis Of 179 Lake
street, that their son, Edwin ". Lewis,
had been prom oted from lieutenant to
a. captaincy and has been placed in
charge Of Company B, 3o8th Regi-
ment, nth (Manhattan) Division,
A. E. F.
Captain Lewis was formerly mem
ber of the Herald reportorial staff and
later was a member Of the editorial
staff of the New York Tribune. He
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-18
AIRLINE MAIL BEGINS
Daily Service Between New York and
Chicago Begins Today-Thrce Ma
chimes Work i'm Relays

New York, Dec. 1S.-The first
fight in the daily mail service be-
tween New York and Chicago began
today at 1920 a. m. when Leon D.
Smith took to the air at Belmontl
Park, L. l. His bipIane carries 400
pounds of mail. At Bellefonte, Pa.
he will descend and put his mail in
the care of another air pilot who will
transport it to Cleveland, where a
third aviator will carry it to Chicago.
Three machines will be used during
the entire flight and the last one Is
expected to reach Chicago betweenl
4:30 and p. M.
Smith, formerly a civilian army
aviation instructor. made a start at
6:37 a. m. but motor trouble deveI-
oped and he returned and obtained a.
new machine.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-18
COMING HOME SOON.
/ 800 Officers and Men Designated BY
Pershing For Early Iesct=

Washington, Dec. .18.-Additiolal
units overseas including about 1900
officers and men, assigned by Gen.
Pershing for early convoy home, were
announced by the war department to-
day as follows:
35th, 149th, 15Sth, 173d, and SO1st
aero squadrons; Companies A and B,
26th engineers; 1929 and 111tn
trench mortar batteries; headquarter RS
39th brigade coast artillery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-18
Awaiting State Witnesses.

Muskegon, Mich, Dec. 1S.-Pending
arrival of several persons who claim
to have intimate knowledge of the
courtship and marriage of Milo H.
Piper and Miss Frieda Weichman, be
cause of whose death Piper is held
here on a murder charge, the author
tiles today We're marking time in their
investigation of the case.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-18
100000 FIRE IN BOSTON
Boston Arena. With Seating Capacity
of 10000 Destroyed Today-Blazc
Nav Have Been Caused by Cigarette

Boston, Dec. 1S.-The Boston
Arena, a brick structure built in 1909
with a seating capacity of nearly 12,-
900, was destroyed by fire today. The
loss is estimated at 100000. The fire
is believed to have started from Il
lighted cigar or cigarette thrown on
the floor by some one in the crowd
which attended a boxing exhibition
there last night.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-18
, CRAZED BY INFLUENZA,
MAN COMMITS SUICIDE

Waterbury, Dec. 1S.-Crazed by an
attack of influenza from which he was
suffering, Daniel W. Haywood, one of
the best-known autom mobile statesmen
in the city, committed suicide this
morning by cutting his throat with a
razor. He died at the Waterbury
hospital, where he was removed after
he had inflicted the fatal wound. He
leaves his wife and three children.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-18
kEAN ELECTED NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN COMMITTEEMAN

Trenton, N. J., Dec. 18.-Hamilton
Kean, brother of the late U. S. SEN
ator John ]. Kean was unanimous
ly elected to the republican national
committee today at a special meet
ing of the republican state committee
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-18
HAVE BRILLIANT RECORD
OF 6,376 Men, Royal Newfoundland
Regiment Has 1851 Casualties
21O Men Decorated For Bravery

st. Johns, y. F., Dec. 18.--Out Of
6,376 men accepted for service in the
royal Newfoundland regiment there
was a total of 1851 casualties includ-
ing 1,1SO killed, according to figures
made public by the militia depart
ment today. Two hundred and ten
men were awarded military decora-
tions for bravery. The regim ent saw
fighting in the Gallipoli campaign, in
Egypt and in France.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-18
JOS. SANDERS WOUNDED.

Mrs. Joseph Sanders Of 304 Elm
street has received q, telegram report
ing that Private Joseph c. Sanders
was severely wounded in action on
October rs. He was with the S03rd
Machine Gun Battalion and left here
for Camp Devens among the first,
drafteeE
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-18
CONTRACT CANCELLATIONS
PUT MANY OUT OF WORK

Hartford, Dec. 18.-About 1900
men employed by the Colts Patent
Fire Arms Mfg. Co., and $50 by the
Pratt and Whitney Co., today re-
ceived notice of discharge, to take
effect shortly. Cancellation of gov
ernment contracts is the reason given.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-18
BELGIAN COMMITTEES NAMED.

Brussels. Dec, 1S.-Permanent COM
mittees have been formed by the Bel
gian government to decide upon i'm
portant problems which develop at
the peace conference. These commit
tees will sit at Brussels.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-18
CARDINAL MERCIElR
WILL VISIT AMERICA,

Chicago, Dec. 1S.-Cardinal Mer-
cier, the Belgian prelate who defied
the Gern~ns' military edicts through
out their occupation of his country,
will visit the United States next spring
If was announced here today by Rev.
John Deville.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-18
MRS. NUSS LEARNS OF
HER BROTHERS WOUNDS.

Corporal Z. Tremper of Co. NJ,
102nd L. S. Infantry, mentioned on
today's casualty list as severely
wounded in action. is a brother of
Mrs. Elmer Nuss of Main street. Mrs.
Nuss has already been apprised of
her brothers wounds.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-18
POLICE FORCE ON STRIKE
Toronto Guardians of the Law OBJ
jcct to 13 of Their Members Being
Dismissed.

Toronto, Dec. 1S.-The Toronto
police force began a strike this morn
ing in protest against the dismissal by
the police commissioner of g mem
hers of the Police Union, which the
commissioner had. refused to recog-
nize because of its affiliation with the
trades and labor council. Policemen
who were officers of the union had
been summarily dismissed by the
commissioner after they declined to
resign.
Mayor Church and members of the
city council are making every effort
to effect at least temporary settle
. ment. OF 500 policemen, about 90
remained on duty, these including in
spectors and sergeants. This force will
be augmented by special constables
and the military police.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-18
Following Auto Trail.

Deputy sheriffs have been assigned
to follow the trail of the autom obile
trip which Piper admits he and Miss
Weichman took following her mar
riage to "Sheldon.'
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-18

CONTINUED On Tenth Page).
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-18
Hardware Corp. Not Hurt.

Continued on Fifteenth Page)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-04
HENEY AFTER PAPERS
OF CHICAGO PACKERS,
EXPECT BITTER FIGHT
International News Servlce .

LuteEuallOndl news service.
CHICAGO, Feb. 4. Francis J.
Heney, counsel for the federal trade
commission. is in Chicago today pre-
pairing a determined fight TO obtain
possession of records OF Swift e. Co,
Morris & Co. and Wilson & Co. Chi
cago packers. whose activities are
under investigation by the COM
mission.
The records sought are in the
possession OF Henry Needer and w
NJ. Borders. attorneys for the pack
ers. The attorneys declare that the
records are private and in no way
connected with the business of the
packers.
Heney conferred with L. :. Dist
Atty. Charles r. Clyne but refused
10 comment on the conference. II
is reported that the controversy with
the packers may be laid before the
federal grand jury. which will con-
vene Wednesday,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-04
F FINAL QUOTA
IN FIRST CALL
GOES To CAMP
Provost Marshal Announces
Plans For Mobilization of
COnSCriptS-ExpeCt to
Take Five Days.
international News Service:

International News Service:
WASHINGTON. Feb orders
we're issued today by Provost Mar
shal Gen. Crowder calling out the
final quota of 74116 selective men.
Their movement TO camp viii begin
Feb. 23 and continue for a period ~
five days contingent on the ability
OF the railroads TO handle the men.
Governors of states viii arrange
with the railroads for the transpor-
tation Of the men i'm their respec-
tive states.
Several changes i'm alloung men 20
camps are noted in today's mobiliza-
ton order. That portion of the New
York district which has been send
ing men TO Camp Dix, under today's
order will send its men to Camp
Deyens. while Camp Upton Will get
a portion Of the men who ordinarily
would be sent 10 Camp Dix. West
Virginia selectives who have been
going TO Camp Lee will go 10 Camp
Meade.
state Quotas.
The state quotas that viii begin
10 go 20 camp on Feb. p are as fol-
lows:
Camp Devens. 6.575 men. Connec-
ticut. all remaining white men with
in the quota. loss: Massachusetts.
2.0S2. New Hampshire %; New
York. 772; Rhode Island, 90; Yer
mont. 80. New York seleCtiVes
which were TO go 20 Camp DIX, 81
521.
Camp Upton. 800 men. New
York selectives which were GO 20 Cd
Upton, all remaining whites n
quota. 3.213; New York selectites
who were to go 10 Dix, 4.2NI
Camp Dix. 1000 men. all from
New Jersey.
Camp Lee. 5000 men. AN from
Pennsylvania
Camp Meade. 5000 men, Penn
sylvania. portion contributory from
that state all remainine whites n
quota. 4.5T0: West Virginia, aIl rec
manning whites. 1,52o.
Camp Grant. portion 0f Illinois
contributory 10 that camp 5000.
Camp Taylor 5000 men, From
Illinois. all remaining whites
quota. @.352. Kentuczy an 20
naming whites in quota, 2.as2
Camp Dodge. .06O men. From
Iowa, all remaining white mon
quota. G.3S4. Minnesota. an remain
ing white men IN quota. 800
Camp Funston. 1922 men From
Kansas. all remaining white men n
quota. 7O8. from Missouri. an re-
naming white men in quota. 1928
Camp Travis. 7.55S men FROM
Oklahoma. all remaining white men
in quota. $3.50; from Texas. an re-
naming white men iu quota
.I7s.
Camp Pike. 1000 men. aI eolored
from Arkansas.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-04
PR|MED
FOR ASSAULT ON
RAILROAD BILL
Compensation Plan in Admin
iStration Measure Opposed
by Roads on Ground
That 1t is Not Fair.
q ~ 'zEs' Z ~
International News Service:

international News Service
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-Railroad
legislation came before the United
States senate today. Sen. Ed Smith
Of South Carolina, chairman of the
senate interstate commerce com
mittee. reported favorably the ad-
ministraticn bill providing for gov
ernment control of the railroads.
Two important changes had been
made by Sen. Smiths committee in
the bill as prepared by Director Gen.
Of Railroads McAdoo. These provide
for the return of the railroads to
private ownership IS months after
the end of the war. and give the
president the power to fix rates,
with the interstate commerce COM
mission as a board of appeal.
Action by Compromise.
com mittee action on the bill has
been brought about by compromise,
but no compromise appears posi-
ble on the floor of the senate. The
first attack which is expected from
the senate floor when actual consid-
Grafton begins is against the provi-
sons plan for a compensation based
on the net incomes for the past
three years, has met with strong
protest from the railroads This
protest, voiced before both the SEN
ate and house committees, met with
no answer. The railroads have car
ried their fight 10 members Of the
senate. however. and have some
champions who viii sight the bill on
the grounds that the compensation
is not fair 20 the railroads.
Strenuous opposition is also ex-
peoted against provisions in the biz
which give great power 20 the pres
ident. Sen Cummins attempted to
have an amendment placed in the
bill i'm the committee. placing the
power over the railroads in the
hands Of the interstate comm, cree
commission or some kindred board
This amendment will probably be
offered again 10 the senate.
Shipping interests have also car
ried their protests TO the senate
A loud CRY will be made that the
bill allows for no appeal for ship
pers.
\ fight will also be made in the
interests Of the smaller railroads
Under the terms Of the bill as IL
now stands. the president has the
power TO turn back railroads %
their private owners by July !. This
makes possible discrimination, it is
argued by some senators and denies
small railroads the right OF govern
ment protection.
Sen. Smith was 10 make an effort
to have the bill given imm ediate
consideration and placed on the cal
endar OF business today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-04
EAST IN FAVOR Of
.HEATLESS MONDAY
Other Indications Are, How
ever, That Order May be
AbrOgated This Week.
InternatIonaI - -

international News Service
WASHINGTON. Feb. f-C0rs i-
erable sentiment in favor of e0u-lr-
uing heatless Mondays developed
this afternoon when fuel admins
traitors from the eastern states eor-
ferred with Fuel Adm.nist-arnr G---
field They reported vast savings ar
coal as "a result Of the order and
many expressed the belief that fre
original program should he carried
out Every other indication hou-
ever pointed 90 today as the final
fueI-less Monday.
Just how much longer the er. har.-1
on general freight viii continue -
stII coujectural. DR. Garfield is salI
20 be ia favor of having it remain tr
effect indefinitely while RaiIUa r-
Director McAdoo is known Go favor
its ending az soon as weather crnd.-
lions VIII warrant
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-04
F NANCE BILL IS
GIVEN CONGRESS
Would Create Corporation
Through Which Loans to IN
duStrieS Could be Made.
International News Service

WASHINGTON. Feb. 4.-The ad-
rlinistration war finance corporation
bill was introduced in both houses
Of congress Monday afternoon. The
measure was presented in the SEN
ate by Sen. simmons. chairman Of
the finance committee and in the
house by Majority Leader Kitchin.
chairman Of the house ways and
means committee
The bill was introduced exactly
as written by treasury department
experts and outlined by Sec'y Nc
Adoo. II would create a government
corporation with $500. 600,
which could be expanded 10 S4-
600. .0OO. 600 loans 10 industries es-
sential TO the conduct OF the war
The measure provides that the
corporation shall have power 20 linn
Il the issuance Of securities by nom
essential Industries 10 amounts less
than 100000 and that aid shall
be extended 20 banks making loans
70 war industries.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-04

The Yankee artillerists registered
three direct hits upon German dug
outs. battered in part Of the front
line German trenches and made
great gaps. in the German entangle-
ments.
The Germans are believed to have
sustained considerable losses.
"a previous cablegr from
Mr. Parke said that two Amer
leans were killed in the bonn
bardment, nine wounded and
one other suffered a case of
shell shock)
Americans Keep Pace.
During the Smelling the Germans
alone used more ammunition than
in months previous and the Ameri-
can gunners at least kept pace with
them.
1t was noticeable on Sunday. how
ever. that whereas our artillery wip-
ed out the enemy first line at a GER
tain point and demolished several
dugouts, the boche gunnery did no
great damage to our trenches but
the main destruction was done in
villages which were well registered
for artillery fire.
Starts at SundOwn.
The artillery bout started just as
blood red sun was setting over the
hills, the light being mirrored in
small ponds between the lines.
whose waters had apparently been
turned into flaming fire.
From the German first line red
, rockets arose signalling for a bar
rage and a moment later another
signal went up.
A signal was promptly flashed
back to our artillery which beat the
boche 10 IT, The simultaneous ex-
plosions Of the two barrages along
the narrow sector informed the sur
rounding country that an artillery
duel was on.
After FIVE minutes bonn bardmeat
the Germans suddenly increased
their fire two-fold. They laid a bar
rage over a certain sector Of our
front line with shrapneI and sent
high explosives into the front
trenches and the communication
trenches.
Machine Guns Active
From the American gun pits came
a quick answer TO this challenge
the ''seventy-fives" deluging the
German front line and gradually in
creasing its area as the barrage in
creased in intensity. Enemy trenches
were blown in and big gaps were
made in the German wire entangle-
ments
AS the boches scurried down their
communication trenches our ma
chine guns poured in a hot fire. II is
believed that at this point in the
fighting the enemy suffered cOnsid-
erable loss.
In the meanwhile the American
guns all along the sector were turn
ing up. A few officers standing near
a regimental headquarters scurried
for shelter in a dugout when two big
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-04
IRON HAND Of
JUNKERS OUELLS
TEUT0N STRIKES
Industrial Conditions Again
Approach Normal Following
Threats of Court Mar
tiaI and Death.

international News Service.
AMSTERDAM, Feb. 4.-UndeI
threats Of courtmartial and death
at the hands OF firing squads, many
OF the German strikers returned o.
work today, il was stated in "A dis
patch from the frontier this after
noon.
A large number OF the idle mer
and women. not waiting for the
uitimatum Of the military authOri-
ties 10 expire this morning. return
ed 10 work on Sunday. according q
the Vossische Zeitung Of Berlin.
This paper declared that condi-
tions are now normal at Essen
where the Krupp works are located
and also at Magneburg. Breslau aud
other Industrial communities
At Cologne the strikers returned
70 work upon the advice Of the
socialists.
New Strike Movement.
a Berlin dispatch quoted the
Vorwaerts as saying that a socialist
has been sentenced TO six months
by a military court AT Berlin FOR
distributing strike literature.
a new strike movement was
launched at Jena, in the duchy II
-Weimar. on Saturday. the Ber-
liner Tageblatt states Several hum
dred workers were idle there on
Sunday.
DR. Won Kuehlmann, the German
foreign minister. and Count Czernin.
the Austrian foreign minister. have
been recalled 10 Berlin from Brest
Litovsk 20 confer with Gen. Luden-
dorff and other army heads on the
political and industrial situation in
the central empires.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-04
MURDERER BREAKS OUT
OF PRISON AND ESCAPES

SCRANTON. Pa, Feb. AFTER
saving the bars OF his cell and
shooting Warden Arthur Proudlock
and clubbing Keeper Albert Josephs.
Antonio Delfino, a murderer. escap-
ed from the Lackawanna county jail
early today Proudlock was shot in
the abdomen and shoulder, but il is
believed he VIZ recover. Blood
hounds are traiiing Delhno.