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New Britain herald., 1918-03-20
FAVOR 0VERMAN BILL
Senate Judiciary Votes to Report Measure Giving President Broader POwerS--BaI1Ot Was II to 7.

Washington, March 20.-Retainlng substantially the Legislation asked by President Wilson to give him board powers to re-Org&nize and co-Ordin- ate soycrnmen departments and agencies in prosecuting the war, the Overman btll, advanced as an admin istration substitute for the senate military committees war cabinet and munitions director measures, was ordered favorably reported today by the senate judiciary comUittee by a vote of | to 1
 The principal provision of the bill as it now goes to the senate, where bitter contest is predicted by it's opponents authorizes the president
 to make such re-distril1 button of functions among executive agencies as he may deem necessary during the war.
 Three republicans. Borah of Idaho, Nelson of Minnesota, and Colt of Rhode Island, joined with the fol- lowing eight Democrats in favor of the measure:
 Chairman CuIherson of Texas, Orerman of North Carolina, Fletcher of Florida, Ashurst of Arizona, Shields of Tennessee, Walsh of Mon tana, King of Utah and Wolcott of Delaware. King, however, resolved to file a minority report and present amendments to meet what he re- gards as objectionable features.
 The seven senators voting against reporting the measure and promised fight were Reed Of Missouri and Smith Of Georgia, democrats. and Dillingham; of Eerm ont. BrandegCe of Connecticut. Cummins of Iowa. Poin- dexter of Washington and Sterling of South Dakota, republicans.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20
TO HOLD MILNT.
Osoood Hill Parents and Teachers
 Association Plans Affair.

The Parents and Teachers asso- citation of the Osgood Hill school will give an enterta ainment Friday evcn- ing, the following program having been arranged:
 Address. "ConserVation of Food, ," Mr. Glabau; flag salute, The Star Spangled Banner'; "Tho Meaning of -Amcrica'' Trieda Heidelberg; "I Know Thee Little Sister" pupils of Grade 1: .'cotch Highland dance, Eloise Dimond and Eleanor Renehan; flag drill. pupils of Grade 1; folk dancing, pupils of Grades and 6; "Independencc Bell" Antoinette Som CTS; folk dancing, pupils of Grades 1 and ?; patriotic songs, pupils of Grades ) and 6; fancy dancing, by Ruth Schaefer; wand drill, pupils of Grade 4: "Anlerica': drama, "The Man Without a Country,'' pupils of Grades and 6.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20
PUTS OFF LIQUOR QUESTION.
New York Assembly Leaves It to 1919
 Session.

Albany, March 20.--After hours of angry debate the assembly yesterday by q. vote of 110 to 35 decided to postpone indefinitely action on the amended MCNab bill, which in it's revised form provides for a popular referendum this fall on the question of whether the legislature should ratify the federal prohibition amend mont
 Before the vote was taken Speaker Sweet of the assembly was asked by several mem bers to explain what the proposed action would mean.
 Ut would mean" said the speaker from the rOstrum, that the whole question would be put up to the 1919 legislature. It would mean that for the remainder of the present session the assembly would be debarred from taking up both ratification of the federal amendment and a refer cndum on the question of whether it should be ratified except as the question might come before this body as message from the senate"
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20
CITY ITEMS

Soft collars that you will find nowhere else in town. Wilson s-aoVt' An anniversary mass will be ccle- Shrated at St. Joseph's church at ; o'clock tomorrow morning for the \ late Mrs. William J. Fallon. A rehearsal of the Y. M. T. A. X MS, society dramatic cast WlIl De hel" #t 8 o'clock this evening in the T. A 8B. hall.
 l Always something different and Aworth while in caps at Wilson ;.
 -advt.
 The committee on uniform hours will meet at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning in the Chamber of Com gmerce.
 MT, Anderson, the pastor of the aEn1manuel Gospel church, desires to #correct the statement which appeared Aln the Herald last evening concern Rlne the change in the place of hold aIng meetings from Booths hall to 70 AGrand street No such change has soeen contemplated, he announoed to-
 day.
 The New Britain City Guard will @neet tomorrow night at the armory
 Tor drill.
 Conado Cassarina has transferred hroperty on Oak street to John and
 gMaty Romano.
 8 An important meeting of the Ha-
 siassah society will be held this even
 kng when there will be a drawing for
 8an aluminium percolator. All mem-
 1ers are asked to report on their
 Ncket sales.
 A An auto driven for P. & r. Corbin
 8y Raymond Knight of Cleveland
 8treet, . cOllided with former Safety
 Commissioner E. c. Babcock's auto
 Bn Main street this morning. MT. @3abcock's machine was slightly dam
 8ged
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20
WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE.
President Wilson Calls Department
 Chiefs in for Discussion

Washington. March 20.-PlanS for a more thorough coordination of war work were discussed at a White House conference today between President Wilson and the heads of six of the governments most important war agencies. The conference was called vesterdav and was taken by many as an indication that he intends to take a more personal direction of war ac- tivities.
 The men called by the presid ent were Chairman Hurley of the ship ping board, Food Administrator Hoover. Fuel Administrator Garfield Director Gen. McAdoo, Chairman Vance Mccormick Of the war trade board, and Chairman Bernard M. Baruch of the war industries board.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20
DOWAGER EMPRESS
 OF ABYSSINIA DIES
Militant Widow Of King Menelik
 Celebrated for Beauty

London, February 2S Correspond cnce of the Associated Press) Tai You, Dowager Empress of Abyssinia, died on February 1, at Addis -Abeba.
 Tho Empress, who was a widow for tho fourth time, when in 1883, at the age Of 30, she married Mcnei!I, tNDn simply King of Shoa, was q woman or great force of cbara caer. X prin- cess of Tigre, she was of very fair complexion and had small han7s 211 feet In her youth she was celebrat- ed for her beauty. From the first, as became a daughter of the King of Gondar, she took an active part in the troub1ous politics of Abyssinia. and was concerned in all the civil wars and intriguCs which ended in the raising of Mcnelill-tO whom she Lore no children-to the position of Negus-Ncgusti (Empcror) in 1889. At Adowa, where the Italians suf- fered a, crushing reverse she accom- panied Nenelik to the battle head quarters and put her own hereditary troops in the field
 During Menelik's long illness she practically governed the country and kept it from internal disorders.
 On AIeneliks death at Christmas, 1913. his grandson Lidj Jeassu. youth of IS, became Emperor, but the young ruler failed to maintain order. and largely on Tai-Tou's initia- tive he was deposed in September, 1916. and his aunt ZeOdta. MenelilS's older daughter. was proclaimed Elm
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20
Financial
MARKET LANGUID
 AFTER GOOD START
Indications at Opening Not Borne
 Out During Day

lndustrlalS, shippings and 6 variety of equipments recorded appreciable gains In the first half hour of today $ broader dealings. Rails improved, St. Paul, Pfd., being the only note worthy exception. Specialties were featured by Industrial Alcohol, which rose 1-2 points. Coppers, oils and Continental and American Cans were higher to a point but U. $. Steel moved In a limited area. Liberty Bonds were irregular
 Early promise of activity was not fulfilled, the market falling into ex- treme dullness before the end of the first hour. The movement became irregular on the heaviness of special ties, particularly the motors, and shippings also reacted. With the ap- proach of midday the list sagged moderately, some short selling re- Sulting from latest developments in the Holland American situation. Lib erty 12's sold at 97.50 to 97.54, first 4s at 96.18 to 96.24 and second 4's at 95.86 to 96.16.
 Trading was at a standstill during the noon hour, less than 10000 shares changing hands. Price movements were lower for the most part, Gen eral Motors yielding points and Sumatra tobacco almost ?, Liberty Bonds meanwhile strengthened visi- bly,.
 Close-A few leaders including rails strengthened in the last hour but the general list made little headway. The closing was irregular. Liberty 3 1-2's sold at 97.5O to 97SS first 4's at 96.1S to 96.S0 and second 4's at 95.96 to 96.74.
 Sales approXimated 225,000 shares.
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New Britain herald., 1918-03-20
MEATLESS DAYS FAILURE
Consumption Increased, Rather Than
 Decreased On Prescribed Days,
 Head of Meat Bureau Tells Senators

Washington, March 20.-Neatless days have not conserved the meat supply, Joseph r. Cotton, head of the food administration meat division, today told tho senate committee in vestigating food supplies but on the other hand had proved more meat consume ed on those days than usual.
 While many persons observe the meatless days, others who previously had not used much meat, were en- abled to do so by the high wages they were receiving and this resulted i'll . net increase of cOnSum ptiOn rather than a saving, Cotton said.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20
ARRESTED FOR OLD CRIME
south Norwa1l> Police Captain AL leged Accessory of Murder 3S Days After Shooting

South NorwaIk. March 10-ExaCt- ly 3S days after the shooting of which Joseph QuattOnr was the victim, Frank Telice father of George F'elice, the murderer of Quattone, has been arrested Ly the local police charged with being an accessory to the crime. He is alleged to have kept his sons would-be captors at bay.
 George F'elice fled the town the same day as the shooting and noth- ing has been seen or heard of him since, and the father is believed to have been in communication with the son since then.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20
SHIPPING FIGURES.
Geddes to Publish Losses and Produc-
 ton in Future.

London, March 20.--Figures on the shipping output and tonnage losses of Great Britain will be published regu- larly hereafter, it was announced in the house of commons today by Sir Eric Campbell Geddes, first lord of the admiralty, during the debate on the navy shipbuilding bill.
 It would not be in the national in terest however, to give the tonnage of losses up to date, the first lord added.
 The worlds tonnage, exclusive of enemy ships, had fallen 2,500,000 tons from the beginning of the war to the end of 1917, Sir Eric stated.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20
GERMAN PRESSURE ON SWEDEN EXPOSED
Berlin Tried to Force Debate on
 Whole Baltic Question

Washington, March 20.-Germany l is charged in official dispatches reach ing here from France with having attempted to force Sweden to become a participant in the Brest-Litovsk con ferences for a settlement of questions affecting the Baltic. Failing with her diplomacy, the dispatch says, Germany resorted to force in occupying the Aland Islands, landing her troops under the preteXt of acting on a re- quest from the Films.
 Before using force in the Aland Islands," says the dispatch, "Germany tried to make her diplomats accom- plsh her purpose. At the time of their negotiations with the Maxi malist government, von Kuehlmann sent to the Swedish government an invitation asking them to come and confer at Brest-Litovsll upon the Baltic question, in which Sweden is interested, and in particular the ques- tion of the Aland Islands. The Stock holm cabinet did not reply to this in- Vitation, and, aside from a few pro- German papers, the Swedish press re called that the question of Aland was an international one.
 
 already been made in the form of q note which established the interests of Sweden in the Aland question. This note had been sent to all the powers signatory to the Treaty of Paris England, France,% Italy, Germany, Austria, and Turkey in face of this, finding it impossible to treat separ- ately with Sweden and to impose her will upon Sweden, Germany took things into her own hands.
 March her Minister at Stock holm announced to the Swedish Gov ernment the landing of German troops on the Aland Islands, invoking tho following protest:
 "'The Berlin Cabinet sustains it. self by the official demand for inter- vention which appeared to have been addressed to it by the Finnish Gov ernment to suppress the revolt which was being made throughout the coun- try. Under these conditions Germany considers that to assure her future military operations she can employ the Archipelago as a military zone. The German note adds that the em- pila is putting forth no territorial claim on the Aland Islands, recogniz- ing their vital interests, and Consid- CTS that the future status of the isl an0S eau only be regulated m accord with the Cabinet of Stockholm. "
 The dispatch then comments in this manner:
 '"The North is a sample; as the conquests of Germany expand, her appetite grows: after having com pletely disorganized Russia she now attacks the vital interests of the Scandinavian country, After Oesel and Abos he occupied Aland and this affirms her will to make of all the Earbors and the inlets a German sea It is a new and severe lesson for the Scandinavian people. Upon the list of wrongs which the victory of the Entente alone can right, the usurpa- ton of Aland may henCeforth be added to the iniQuity of Schleswig.'
 Swedish press reports cabIed to the State Department say the Germans have requisitioned the food supply of the Aland Islands and that 2 food scarcity now exists there
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20
WOULD WE'D AT l3,
 POLICE INTERFERE
Prospective Bride and Groom in
 Court on Serious Charges

Dreams of happy welded bliss We're shattered when the police arrested Miss May Farmer, 13 years old, last evening. Under the name of May Taft and on the representation that she was IS years old, a marriage license to wed Joseph Scapellati was secured at the town clerks office. The girl had run away from the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Charles Farmer of 22o Mill street a, few days ago. Tn police court today the girl was charged with being in danger of falling into habits of vice. While court was in session a warrant charging Joseph Scapelati With a serious of fense against the moral code was is- sued The cases were adjourned until tomorrow. Attorney M. H. Camp is counsel for Scapellati. After leaving home the girl lived at her prospective husbands home.
 Paul Alderman and Mrs. Gertrude Appleby were charged with improper conduct and pleaded guilty. The were fined $7 each
 Salvatore and Anna Lantino were charged With assaulting their daughter-in-law Josef1na Lantino of Lafayette street. With tears in her eyes Mrs. Lantino testified that since her husband was sentenced to state prison her Jaws" have been calling her vile names. Monday night she met them and both struck her. The aged couple received fines of S1O each and Judgment was suspended. At- torney M. H. Camp appeared for the accused.
 The case of Benja min Leventon charged with operating a motor vehicle without proper markers, was tried. Attorney A. A. Graenberg was counsel for Leventon The testimony given was that Leventon drove a touring car bearing commercial car licenses through the streets. There is a difference in the registration fees for commercial cars and pleasure cars, the amount being $7. Leventon said that he understood the clerk in the capitol to say he could run the car home under that registration. A fine Of $5 was imposed
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20
TUNER OF DEAN WRIGHT

New Haven. March 20.-ln Battel chapel, at Yale, today was held an extremely simple service for the late Prof. Henry Parks Wright, q former dean of the college. The undergrad- 1ates. members of the graduate schools. faculties and alumni at tended. Dean Charles Brown of tho school of religion olfICiated. The eU loey was omitted as later a menorial service will be held. The body was sent to OakhGtIn, M1tSS., Prof. Nrights boyhood home, for interment.- A ser vice will be held there.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20
OWEN OUTLINES PEACE PEAN

Washington, March 20.-An inter national peace plan both to effect inn mediate cessation of the war and to maintain future peace in the world, was outlined to the senate today by Senator Owen of Oklahoma, author of a resolution proposing Q League of Nations to enforce peace
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20
AGENTS MEET.

The Purchas1ng Agents in Com nccticut vii meet tomorrow evening at 6:30 D. m. at the New Haven Lawn club to perfect organization be- gun in February, This will be dn- ner meeting. Reservation should be made at once to F. J. Linsley, care of English & Mcrsick Co., New Haven. All purchasing agents are asked to at tend
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20
SUFFRAGE, MEETING

Announcement was made today that a numb Der of well known state Sufragists would participate in a meeting tomorrow evening at I:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. A. Shur- burg. 82 Franklin street. Mary Bulkeley. chairman of Hartford county, and Daphne Shelden. state organizer. will speak on new phases of inc suffrage situation. The pub- lic iC invited.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20
MARRIED 25 YEARS.

Mr. and Mrs. August Swanson ob-
 zerved their twenty-tfth wedding an hiversary quietly last evening at their home on Bassett street. The couple pave four children, Edith and Flor
 |nce, employed by the American Ho- kery Co.,; Jenny, a student at the
 8tate Normal school, and Karl, a stu Bent at the New Britain High school. #r Swanson is employed by tho
 @mesican Hosiery Co.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20
FALL OF PETROGRAD
 A MATTER OF HOURS
Continued From First Page)

dated March 19, reports the Patriarch of the Russian church to have sent il message to the orthodox population declaring the church cannot regard as binding a peace which dismem- bers the country and places it under the domination of a conquering for eign power. The Communist is quoted as declaring the Russian proletariat cannot make further concessions but must be ready to rise at any moment irrespective of it's state of prepared ness.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20
CONTINUE ALLIANCE PROBE

Washington, March 20.-Adolph Hmm, of Philadelphia, secretary of he -German-American Alliance was today before the senate committee. As Austodian of the records of the alli- snce Timm appeared for discussion gf the organizations finances and gen. ! raI activities
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20
John Maerz.

The funeral of John Maerz was held at St. Peters Catholic church this morning. Rev. Charles Coppens officiated. The pallbearers were, Jo- seph, Max and Carl Noe, Robert Mautner, Adam Seipel and Cornelius Krause. The flower bearers were R. Bardeck and Fred Volz. Burial was in the new Catholic cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20
DEATHS AND FUNERALS s
Mrs. Bridget Ro1lrke

The funeral of Mrs. Bridget RourI<e was held at o'clock this morning at St. Josephs church. Rev. J. Leo Sullivan ofticiated at a requiem high mass. Burial was in St. Marys new cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20
JACK LYNCH \ SERGEANT.

Sergeant John W. Lynch, form erly employed as paying teller for the New Britain Trust company, has been pro- noted to Sergeant, First Class, in the 21S Aero Squadron and, at present, stationed at Kelly Field Texas.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20
TWO FISHING SHIPS SUNK.

London, March 20.-The admiralty announced today that the arrivals of ships at British ports during last week were 2,o98 and the sailings, D. 317. Two fishing vessels were sunk during the week.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20
COTTON PRODUCTION

Washington, March 20--Cotton production from last seasons crops is 11,285,999 equivalent 5OO-pound bales, exclusive of linters, the census bureau today announced in it's final report of the seasons ginning.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20
BALUCHISTAN UPRISING
Natives in Asiatic Country, near Per- Sia, Attack British Posts But Are Repulsed-Niany Casualties.

London, March 20.-Uprisings on the part of natives in Baluchistan re- gently resulted in fighting in which many casualties were inflicted the In- dia office announces. The natives at tackled British posts and were re pulsed completely. Punitive meas ures are being undertaken.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20
John Snyder.

John Snyder of 92 Silver street died this morning at the New Brit ain General hospital of pneum ona. He was 29 years old and is survived by his wife.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20
CARL YOUNGBLAD, NJ. c. Ora

CARD YOUNGBLAD, NJ. c. Graduate Medical Masseur, 74 w. Main St., office phone 42S-13, residence phone G75-5. Violet Ray, Thermo-lit9 Bath. Massage Headaches, NcuTitis, Insom- nia, Rheumatism, Impeded Circula- ton, etc. Treatments through yolIr physician or by appointments only at VOLT residence or office.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20
DEATH NOTICE.

at New Westminster,
 D. C.. Harry James; son of John B. and Lucy r.. Smith of I;erIin Conn. Memorial services at Berlin Con-
 cregatiOnal church tomorrow. Thursday afternon at 3'I5 O clock.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20

Baluchistan is situated on the Ara bian sea bounded on the west by Per sia and north by Afghanistan. Tn the main it occupies the position of a, British protectorate, and part of it is directly subject to Great Britain. It Is officially included in the empire of India, although parts of it are inde- pendent.
 Recently it has been subjected to considerable German propaganda.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20

Cold storage butter strong and fshy from age is selling in most stores for 52c to 54c. Russell's Best, only four days from the churn to your table, pounds for $1.oo. Rus sell Bros, 3o1 Main street.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20

Butter is lower, Russell Bros- advt
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20

Best Butter, 51c. Russell Bros- adVt.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20

Butter is lower, Russell Bros- adVt.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20

Best Butter. 51c. Russell Bros. ,dNt
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20

Butter is lower, Russell Bros.- adVt.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20

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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-17
All Trolley Lines Are
Again in Operation After
Digging Through Drifts

At 1880 this morning Felix NJ
DAVIS, uperintepdent of transport1-
lon OF Che harrisburg Railways
company, was able to announce the
complete rcopening of all traffic
over the company's lines i'm Harris-
oniS and to suburban towns. Tho
'aSt me was opened up this morning
Wheh, af;er two sweepcrs. a plow
ana {, large gang OF laborers under
tl}o personal supervision of Nh.
Davis, had worked on the Capitai
street Inc Tor three hours. the first
car was run over this line. Tho
capital street line was closed nm for
three days and three nights. before
the sweepers managed to clear a
path this morning. q
Al y O'Clock last night, service yas,
resumed with Rockville after y AS-
hour shut down. The line TO Rock
vile was closed in many places h,,
drifts four feet deep that extended
for hundreds of feet u
me Linglestown line was onened
up yesterday afternoon after q gon@
OF laborers had cleared the naths
with shovels Service on all suhu,1
pan lines was i'm full swing TO-DAY
The service in the city TODAY ana
last night was normal. the railwavs
company reported this morning Tho
only delays are caused by the heaned
up streets, which necessitate traffic
on the tracks by wagons and motor
trucks. Cars travelled in nairs q
great deal last night. but that lirfi-
Guilty has been greatly overcome To-
DAY. This evening will see all traffic
pack to normal, Mr.. Davis, said.