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Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25
JOHN D. RYAN TO DIRECT
 PRODUCTION OF AIRCRAFT.
Secretary Baker Has Reorganized the
 Army Signal Corps.

Washington, April 24.-Reorganiza- ton of the army signal corps, with John D. Ryan of New York. copper magnate and financier. is director of aircraft production, was announced to- night by Secretary Baker
 Major General Squier, chief signal officer, hereafter will devote himself exclusively to administration of the signal branch, and new division of military aeronautics is created under the direction of Brigadier General Will liam L. Kenly The aircraft board continues in its advisory capacity, with MT. Ryan chairman instead of Howard Coffin. who remains member of the board.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25
BATTLE CONTINUES
 sAUTH OF THE soMME
Germans Are Carrying Out Attacks on
 Franco American Positions.

Paris. April 24.--The battle on the whole, front south of the So1nme and on the Ayre lasted all day and still continues, according to the war of- fee announcement tonight The Ger mans gained footing in che woods to the north of Hangard- en- -Santerre and also in the eastern outskirts of the vfl- lage, which the French are desperately defending
 Several enemy assaults were shat tered near Hailles. and attacks at, Sen ecat Wood and Hill S2 also failed. The statement says:
 Intense Rombardment.
 An intense bombardment of the trancc-Ameriean positions south of the Somme and on the Avre was fol lowed by German attack carried out all along this front by considera ble forces at five o'clock in the morn ing. The efforts of the enemy were di- rected against Hangard- zen -Santerre. the region of Hailles and Senecat Wood.
 South of the Avre the battle. which lasted all day, continues at the pres ent ho1r. It was particularly stub born in the region of Hangard. After a series of furious assaults the enemy SucceSuou III gaming footing in the wood north of Hangard as well as in the eastern outskirts of the village. which our troops are desperately de- tending.
 Enemy Assault Broken Down.
 Tn the neighborhoed of Hailles sev- eral enemy assaults directed against the ridge east of the village were broken down by our fire and our counter attacks.
 Further to the south the Ger mans were similarly checked in their, attempts against Senecat Wood and Hill S2, which remained entirely in our possession.
 Eastern theatre, April 2S-West ot Doiran British detaehments penetrat- ed the Bulgarian trenches on an ex- tended front; they, destroyed shelters and inflicted very serious losses on the enemy In the region west of the lakes mobile reconnoitering column. operating north of Dayoli, drove the enemy from the line of heights which dominate the right bank. of the vrbt valley, and, pushing behind. occupied the villeges of Sals and Strelca, taking prisoners
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25
Government to Take
 Over All Raw Wool
AT THE PRICE PREVAILING ON
 JULY 30 LAST
HELD IN WAREHOUSES
4 Large Part of the Wool Will Be Used For Uniforms and the Re- mainder Distributed Among Dealers For Civilian Needs.


 Washington. April 24-The govern ment has decided to take over all raw wool now held in warehouses at the price prevailing on July 30 last If holders do not agree to sell it at that price the wool will be commandeered. Wool that is now being clipped in the west also will be taken. The gov ernment will use a large part of the wool for uniforms and will distribute the remainder among dealers for ci- william needs.
 The country's looms, forty per cent. of whose facilities now are engaged on government work, will be required to give 50 per cent. of their. output to the government. Civilian consumers will get the remainder at government fixed prices.
 Major General Goethals, acting quar- termaster- general of the army, recent
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25
Plea to All Liberty
 Loan Committees
NOT TO STOP WORK WHEN
 QUOTAS ARE EXCEEDED
TOTAL IS $1,7sO,47s,15o
Treasury Officials Are Hoping For a
 Total of at Least s5,ooo,ooo.ooo-
 Subscriptions Yesterday TotaIIed s1a2ooo, GOO.

Washington, April 24.-Another plea for local campaign committees not to stop working after communities reach their loan subscription quotas went forth today from Secretary McAdoo. prompted by recurring reports that workers in some towns are satisfied with 100 per cent. records.
 If we stop fighting when we have reached the sinimum of the Liberty loan" said the secretary in state ment, I've are not comparably sus- taining our sons in France who are fighting not for the minimum but for the maximum of Americas rights and world liberty"
 Total Yesterday. $1,79o, ,47S, ,15o.
 At the rate the country is subscrib- ing this week, the loan will be slight ly oversubscribed, but treasury officials are hoping not for slight oversub-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25
WoMEN's LAND ARMY
 OF AMERICA ORGANIZED
To Increase Food Production by Vol.
 unteering For Farm Work.

New York. April 24.-The Wonen's Land Army of America came officfal- ly into existence here today when the certificate of incorporation was ap- proved by the supreme court.
 The purpose of the organization, ac- cording to the articles of incorporation, is to respond to the appeal of the government for increased food produc- tion by volunteering for farm work, by organizing other women volunteers and by assisting in their distribution so as to supply most effectively the need of farm labor"
 Among the incorporators is Emma Winner Rogers, New Haven. Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25
PIER AT ZEEBRUGGE
 WAS BLOWN TO PIECES
Crew of One of the British Submarines
 Was Rescued.

Dover, England, April 24.-The crew of one of the British submarines which was used to destroy the German piers at Zeebrugge during yesterday morn ing's raid were rescued, according to a, member of the crew. by an escorting destroyer The sailor said that after the destroyer slipped the submarine at the entrance to the harbor the under water boat made straight for the tar- get. A time fuse was set and the crew abandoned the craft a. few moments later. The submarine struck the ob- jective and blew up. The sailor said the pier was blown to pieces.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25
GERMANS HAVE RENEWED
 THEIR DRIVE FOR AN|ENS
After Repeated Attacks They Succeeded In Capturing
 viI|ers- -Bretonneux
MEANS A GAIN FOR THE ENEMY OF ABOUT A MILE

But the Intervening Country Consists of Rolling Hils Which Will Greatly Handicap Their Further Advance Near Behune Along the Lave River the British Forces Have Repulsed German Attacs-Observations By Avia- Disclose That Grave Damage Has Been Done to the Mole at Zeebrugge- Situation Between Germany and Holland Remains Obscure
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25
ONE GOOD EFFECT OF
 BOOM IN BRIDGEPORT.
No Unemployed Men for Salvation
 Army to Shelter. ..

Bridgeport, Conn, April e4.-Unem- ployed men in Bridgeport have ceased oexist, as far as the Salvation army is concerned. The industrial home for men, which the army has conducted here for several years, was closed yes terday because there were practically no applicants. A statement by Ad- jutant W. Clifford, in charge of the Salvation army here, said Owing to present war conditions and the conse- quent demand for labor, the necessity for a home to care for the unemployed has practically disappeared from Bridgeport"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25
GREAT DEMONSTRATIONS
 HELD IN BUDAPEST
In B;,i,aif of the Immediate Extension
 of Suffrane.

Ans ~dan, April 24-According to Bud, .Nst despatch to the Cologne Gazette, N-eat demonstrations have been helc in Budapest and other in dustriai e CTS, melted by the social democratic ' rty in behalf of the inn mediate ex, \ sion of the suffrage as promised by lie government. In tho capital 100,0aC workers struck, traiDS ceased runnin; for three hours and cafes were elo. q and business was suspended. The were no disturb Iances.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25
COMMITTEE ON REFORMS
 OF HOUSE OF LORDS
Recommends That the House Consist
 of Two Sections.

London, April 24.-The report of Lord Bryce's committee on the reform of the house of lords recommends that the house consist of two sections. enc of 246 persons selected by panels or members of the house of commons dis tributed in geographical groups, and the other to consist of persons chosen by joint standing committee of obth houses of parliament. The number of these persons is recommended to be about one fourth of the whole second chamber. excluding members ex-offi cin
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25
RUPTURE BETWEEN GERMANY AND HOLLAND.
Evidently Diplomatic Representative
 Have Been Recalled.

Amsterdam, April 24.-The Hetvork announces that the German minister to the Netherlands has left The Hague for Berlin and that the Dutch minis ter to Germany is on his way from
 Berlin to The Hague.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25
CHAMP CLARK HAS BEEN
 RENDERED sENAToRsHlP.
Governor Gardiner Offers Appointment
 to Succeed Late Senator Stone.

Jefferson City, Mo, April 24.-Gover- nor Gardiner tonight rendered to Champ Clark, speaker of the house of representatives. the appointment as senator to succeed the late William J. Stone. The governor announced he had sent the following telegram to MT. Clark:
 q have the honor of rendering to you appointment as senator to fill vacancy caused by death of Senator Stone. 1 hope to have early advice of your acceptance"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25
BRITISH ADMIRALTY TO
 STOP WEEKLY REPORTS
Hereafter Losses of Shipping Will be
 Announced Monthly.

London. April 24.-The admiralty has announced the cessation of the weekly return of shipping losses and the substitution of monthly report on the Thursday following the 21st of each month
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25
ACTIVITIES OF NIGHT
 RIDERS NEAR NoRWALK
Wealthy Farmer Warned by Masked
 Men to Buy Liberty Bonds.

Norwalk, Conn.,. April 24.-Activities of night riders were reported to the police today when William Gregory wealthy farmer. and Audubon Dan, who calls himself retired capital ist," reported to the police that they had been aroused at an early hour this morning by a group of masked men, who demanded that they buy Liberty bonds or they would be harshIy treat ed. Until the story was made known after the two had reported to the DO lice, neither man was aware that the other had been approached.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25
OBITUARY.
Frank E. vanrdercook,

''''N - ' 1FtN1SI SOVNs
 Waterbury, Conn, April 24.-Frank E. Vandercook, well known as an in ventor, died here today at the age of 61 years. His most important inven- tion was a machine for making pins and he was also the inventor of a chain making machine
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25

ly sent notices to all wool producing centers that 1918 clips should not be
 of within the next thirty days, during which time the govern ment will determine it's exact needs.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25
NEWS FROM BRITISH
 ARMY IN FRANCE
Tells of Attacks Which Preceded the Withdrawal From Villers- Breton neux.


 With the British Army in France. April 24. 2 D. b.-(By The Associated Press )-Hard fighting developed this morning on the southern battle front, the enemy attacking south of the Som b1e along the line of Villers- Breton neux, Hangard- -Santerre, Hailles and Castel. Early developments indi- cated that the Germans were trying only for limited objectives.
 Had Tanks in Action.
 On the British sector Villers-B Breton heux. which nestles on a ridge over looking the long stretch of the Som- me valley, was the storm center, and here the enemy, for the first time since the war began, had tanks in ac- tion. Three of these engines of war accompanied the storTuing infantry. which at latest reports had battled forward into the eastern outskirts of the town. where severe fighting took vlace.
 From the French sector came word that inc Germans had made very slight progress
 Tie assault was preceded by heavy
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25
Cabled Paragraphs
Business Normal in

Dublin, April 24.--Bus was re- stunned and normal co &sSs restored today following thz day demon stration strike ir< zy Trains are running as us 4d large crowds were able to al Id tht Punchestown- races. the annual spring function of Dublin
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25

Innisfaii's (Queensland) sugar crop. valued at 100000 pounds, has been des- troyed by. the cyclone, the devastation Iarea of which is widening.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25

Chaplain Mackenzie. who IS known as Fighting Mac, ' received a stirring welcome in Melbourne on his return from the front
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25

Total subscriptions to the third Lib erty loan filed with the federal reserve bank of New York yesterday amount ed to $443,4S3, ,450.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25

Walter Gion, democrat, named to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Broussard of Louisiana, took his oath of office yesterday,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25

A German wearing the uniform of a French infantryman was arrested in the. streets of Paris. They believe he is q German officer.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25

Creation of a department of labor With a director-general, is under con slderat1on by President Wilson.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25

Names of two Americans, who died four wounded and two gassed appear. ed on the Canadian casualties list.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25

Porter Narrower, driver of a parcel post wagon, confessed in Elmira, N. Y that he had stolen thousands from the mails during the past year. :.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25

The Walters bill amending the elec- ton law in New York generally, was signed by Governor Whitman yester- day.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25

Rhode Island has subscribed sl5.. 4oo, 45O towards it's quota of $25, GOO .0U, or the third Liberty loan bonds.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25

sinshamton boys at play found the body of a babe in sack filled with qulckllme under a sidewalk.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25

s T. w. Patterson, cadet fiier attach ed to the U. s, Aviation School. at Park Field Memphis fell 1000 feet from his plane and was killed.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25

Mount HoIyoke College will be self supporting as far as it's vegetable SUD- ply is concerned if plans of the stu dent farmers succeed.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25

Albert Aiener, of Utica, N. Y., was med and sentenced to jail in the Fed eral court for consigning American troops to perdition.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25

Two hundred thousand persons took part III demonstration in Budapest demanding election reforms.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25

Public school children and teachers of New York sold over $20, ,00o, 900 of Liberty Bonds in that district during the first two weeks of the campaign.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25

One more legal holiday in the shape of Liberty Day. is proposed by Sen ator Shoot, of Utah. It would fall annually upon April $.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25

Dr. Edward Snyder, of Binghamton N T., who issued illegal drug pre- scrlptlons, paid q $500 fine
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25

Fifty of the sixty charwomen en- pIoyea at the state house, Boston, struek Tor higher wages.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25

The house passed bill authorizing national banks in the federal reserve system to engage in fiduciary business in competition with trust companies.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25

The Eiysee Palace and the Hotel champs Elysee were taken over by American troops.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25

About forty members of the Hat Trimmers union employed at the hat factory of RosenwaId & Wimpfheimer Norwalk, struck yesterday, asserting that the firm had violated it's contract with the union by using raw material from a non union factory.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25

German prisoners in a French port, who unload cargoes of incoming ships refused to unload American war sup
 plies. They soon changed their mind
 when the military police with United States nightsticks took the situation
 in hand.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25

Major William Thaw, commander of the Lafayette squadron, brought down two German airplanes April 20. a des- patch from Paris yesterday announced.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25

Bombardment of Paris Continues.
 Paris. April 24-The long range bombardment of Paris continued to- day. There were no victims.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25
Condensed Telegrams

Seven American sailors are being held by Germany as. prisoners.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25

The acreage of oats sown in the fall of 1917, for harvest in 1918, is estimat- ed by the Department of Agriculture to be about 2,372 900 acres, as com pared with 2,424,000 acres harvested in 1917.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25

the Lafayette squadron brought down
 two German airplanes April 20. des-
 patch from Paris yesterday announced.
 A barber's pole, displaying the Ger
 man colors caused excitement in Yon-
 kers and the police were called. Some
 of the stripes turned black from the weather.
 The war department announced
 yesterday that nitrate plant No. 3 ] composed of two units, would be. To-
 eated at Toledo, Ohio, and Elizabeth
 town, Ohio.
 Twenty-four BeIeians were sentenc- I ed to death by German authorities on charge of espionage. Seven were shot within an hour after sentence
 was passed.
 ] John B. Manning, aged a3, who was
 sued by Honora May -O'Brien for .s1,-
 900 900 for breach of promise and who
 paid her s10O,00O. died in New York i from oNl age.
 The Cross of the Legion of Honor has conferred upon Captain Charles
 Carroll of Maryland, in recognition | of his work with the American relief clearing house m PaTs.
 The Senate Commerce committee
 passed resolution that no new | amendments to the $19,000 GOO bill
 would be adopted unless recommend ed by the War Department. With the arrest and confession of
 Porter Narrower driver of a parcel post wagon. theft from the mails running into thousands and extending over a year, was uncovered at Elmfra John Mccreath Farquahar, former congressman and Civil War hero. died last night at Buffalo, N Y. He was president of the International Typogra ?hical Union from 1860 to 1882. A reduction in the output of the manufacture of pleasure autos to 25 per cent of the normal was the result of a conference between the Fuel Ad-
 ministration and the War Industries Board.
 Souvenir collectors at Harvard were
 warned that the practice of taking down Liberty loan posters must stop. as it might be construed as an act distinctly unfriendly to the United States.
 The acreage of oats sown in the fall 0f 1917 fnv- 1QIo
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25

Street car service in Detroit was brought to standstill yesterday by a strike.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25

All officers of The Associated Press were reelected by the board of direc- tors.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25

A barber's pole, displaying the Ger man colors caused excitement in Yon- kers and the police were called. Some of the stripes turned black from the weather.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25

Souvenir collectors at. Harvard were warned that the practice of taking down Liberty loan posters must stop. as it might be construed as an act distinctly unfriendly to the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25

The war department announced yesterday that nitrate plant No. 3 composed of two units, would be To- eated at Toledo, Ohio, and Elizabeth town, Ohio.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-25

Seven American sailors are being heid by Germany as prisoners.
 All officers of The Associated Press were reelected by the board of direc-
 Street car. service in Detroit was brought to standstill yesterday by a strike.
 The EIysee Palace and the Hotel Champs Elysee were taken over by American troops.
 Fifty of the sixty charwomen en- ployea at the state house, Boston, struck for higher wages.
 Dr. Edward Snyder, of Binghamton N T.. who issued illegal drug pre- scriptions, paid a $500 fine.
 sinshamton boys at play found the body of il babe in a sack filled with quicklime under sidewalk.
 Two hundred thousand persons took part in demonstration in Budanest demanding election reforms.
 Rhode Island has subscribed s15.- 4o0, 45O towards its quota of $25, ,O00 .00l ot the third Liberty loan bonds.
 Creation of department of labor With director general, is under con sideration by President Wilson. Names of two Americans, who died Tour wounded and two gassed appear.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-11-03

ondon, Nov. t. (By Associated
Pressk- The terms ftho acmistico
granted by the Allied Powers to Tur-
key follow:
First Tho opening of tho Darda-
ncllcs and the Bosphorus and access
to the Black Sea. Allied occupation
of the Dardarelle3 and Borphorus
| forts.
| Second. The positions of all mine
| fields, torpedo tubes and other OBJ
structions in Turkish waters are to
be indicated, and assistance given to
sweep or remove them, is may be re,
quired.
Third. All available information
concerning mines in the Black Sea
| is to be communicated
Fourth. All Allied prisoners of
war and Armenian interned perosns
and prisoners are to be collected in
Constantinople and handed over I'M
conditionally to the Allies.
Fifth. Immediate rehabilitation of
Ithe Turkish army, except such troops
as are required for surveillance on
the frontiers and for the maintenance
of internal order. The number of
electives and their disposition to be
determined later by the Allies after a
consultation with the Turkish govern
ment.
Sixth. The surrender of all war YES
sells in Turkish waters and waters oc-
cupied by Turky. These ships will
be informed in such port or ports as
may be directed, except such small
vessels as are required for public and
similar purposes in Turkish waters.
Seventh. The Allies to have the
right to occupy and strategic in the
event of any situation arising which
threatens the security of the Allies.
Eight. Free use by Allie ships of
all ports and anchorages now in Turk
fish control and the denial of their
use by the enemy. Similar conditions
are to apply to Turkish mercantile
shipping in Turkish waters for the
purpose of trade and the demobiliza-
ton of the army.
Eleventh. A part of Transformers
ia has already been ordered to be
evacuated by the Turkish troops. The
remainder to be evacuated if required
by the Allies, after they have studied
the situation
Twelfth. Wireless, telegraph, and
cable stations to be controlled by the
Allies. Turkish government messag-
es to be excepted.
Thirteenth. Prohibition against
the destruction of any naval, mill
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-11-03

occupied in Tripoltania and Cyrencia
fncludingMisurata to hte nearest AL
lied garrison.
Nineteenth. All Germans and Aus
TRANS, naval, Gillian or military to
be evacuated within one month from
Turkish domains, and those in remote
egons as soon after as possible.
Twenty flrsa An Allied represen-
tatve to be attached to the Turkish
Ministry of Supplies in order to safe
guard Allied interests This repre-
sentative to be furnished with all aid
for this purpose.
TNenty-second. Turkish prisoners
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-11-03


Allied Powers, The release Of Turk
ish Civilian prisoners and prisoners
over military age is to be considered.
Twenty-third An obligation on the
part Of Turkey to cease all relations
with the Central Powers.
Twe"ty-fourth, in case OF disorder
in the six Armenian vilayets the Al
lies reserve the hight to Themselves
to occupy any part Of them
Twenty .fifth. Iiostilities between
the Allies and Turkey shall cease
from noon, local time, Thursday, the
31st of October 1918.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-11-03
THE CORDEI.E DISPATCH
AIRY or commercial materia..

AIRY or commercial material.
Fourteenth. Facilities are to be
given for the purchase of coal Gil,
fuel and naval supplies alter the re-
Quirements of the country have been
met. none Of the above articles arc
to be exported.
Sixteenth. The surrender of all gar
risons of Hedjaz, AGsir Yemen. Syria
and Mesopotamia to the nearest Al
lied commander, and withdrawal Of
Turkish troops from Cilicia except
those necessary to maintain order, as
will be determined under clause SIX.
Eighteenth. To surrender all ports