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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-12
TUSCANIA'S DEATH
LIST DIMTNISHES
War Department Ecarns Names of IS
More Soldiers Safe From TcntacIes
OF PrIISSian UnderSca Octopus.

Washington, Feb. 12.-The list of
the Tuscania's unaccounted for was
further reduced today by the check
ing of q number Of men who were
sick or injured in hospitals in Ire
land. Reports to the war department
Indicate the sick and injured are
making satisfactory progress toward
recovery.
Twelve men were rem owed from
the unaCcOunted list today
With these definitely recorded as
survivors the list of those not vet
reported as saved numbers 32S. This
number is expected to be materially
reduced when the department obtains
certifications of it's list from the
senior officers in Ireland.
The war department later an
nounced three additional survivors,
Elimination Of these three men
from the list previously reported
leaves 315 who have not been re-
ported as survivors.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-12
King George Declares Y
Prosecuted Until Ih
Which He Fig
PARLIAMENT MEETS
FOR FRANK DEBATE
Criticism of Individuals and
Organizations to Be
Discussed

London, Feb. 12.--MemberS of both
houses of parliament assembled early
today for the opening of the eighth
session of the longest parliament in
modern times a session which is
virtually certain to be the last and
which will be followed by a general
election upon largely extended fran
chise with women voting for the first
time in the countrNs history.
Complaints that ministers have in
terfered with the military chiefs have
been revived and voiced outspokenIy
in a section. of the press. The sub
Ject will be brought to debate in
accordance with tho demand for an
explanation of the enlargement of the
powers of the Supreme War Council
at the recent meeting at Versailles. In
this connection it will be recalled that
former Premier Asquith last week pro-
pounded a question concerning the
Supreme War Council, and it is
understood he will bring up this topic
again. 1t is assumed Premier Lloyd
George Will reply With an important
statement
Before the end Of the debate which
may continue several days. the radi-
cal and labor members will urge their
views regarding war aims and peace
by negotiation. They also may move
an amendment criticizing the policy
of the Versailles council, whose of
fetal statement referred to vigorous
prosecution of the war as the only
! immediate task of the Allies A joint
allied statement of war aims also may
be demanded.
The submarine menace. food ration
ing and the dispute with the engineers
regarding the extension Of compulsory
service arc among the other topics
which various members hOno to ia Use.
but as tho government aims to have
the question considering the address
in reply to tho kings speech taken on
Thursday, il is probable the debate
will hc restricted
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-12
DEVENS INQUIRY OPENS
NcwSpapCrmcn and Officers Testify at
Hearing to Locate News Leak in
Court martial Case.

Aver, Mass, Feb. 12.-Thrce news
Paper correspondents at Camp Dev-
ems and several officers, members of
the court which tried Sergeant Will
liam NimkO Of TorrinGton on q
charge Of uHpatriotiC uttcranCcS tes-
titcd today at n hearing by a board
Of inquiry which is seeking to learn
tho source Of published statements
that Nimko had been found guilty
and given Il 35 year sentence.
Nimko still is under arrest here but
i verdict in his ease has not been
announced.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-12
ALLIES LINE CANNOT Be
SMASHED, THEIR BELIEF
Berlin May Fear to Remove Many
Prisoners to Own Country Because
of Possible Spread. of Boishcvik
PronaoanfIa -- London Receives
Official Confirmation Prom Pctro-
Grad--No Agreement Signed.
STORY OF DETECTION BIZ
RUSSIA Is CONFIRMED

London, Feb. 12.-Confirma-
tiOn Of the German report that
Russia has withdrawn from the
war is contained in an official
Russian statement received here
today.
The statement says Russia de-
clarcS the war with Germany
Austria Hungary, Turkey and
Bulgaria to have ended, Russian
troops at the same time receiv-
ing an order for complete demo-
bilization on all fronts. For the
defense Of the frontier some de-
tachments of younger troops will
be left.
The peace negotiations with
the Central Powers have been
ended" the statement says. "The
Russian delegation refused to
sign a treaty providing for an
nexation by Germany. Never
the-less Russia will not continue
the war with the Germans and
Austrians, workmen and peas
ants like ourselves
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-12
APPROVE WAR FINANCE BILL.
Bankers in East Have Only One
Amendment to Propose.

Washington, Feb. 12.-Creation Of
the war finance corporation will have
salutary effect on the next Liberty
loan, S. r. Breton, a New York and
Philadelphia banker today told the
senate finance committee. He
thought such a corporation was
necessary to carrying CT the business
OF the country.
Bankers favored AL amendment for
b. commissioner in each federal re-
serve district to pass on proposed Sc
curity issues, he said.
Among eastern bankers, he con-
tinued there is almost universal ap-
proval Of the bill in general.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-12
ARMY CANT0NMENT
CONTRACTS PROBED
Major Starett Denies Any Favor
itiSm in Action on Bids
LARGE FEES ALLOWED
Witncs. Before Senate Military Com
mittce Says Builders, Now Com
Do With Directing Award Of Work.

Washington, Feb. 12.-Fees of the
George A. Fuller co. and Starett-
Thompson Co, were inquired into to-
day by the senate military commit
tee investigating the building Of
camps and cantonments. The for
mer, Rrig. Gen. Little had testified,
built the Fort Riley, Kas., and Guam
tico, Va, camps, with estimated fees
of $4,000 and also government
buildings estimated to cost $4,000, 900
on a commission basis. The S5taTett-
Thompson CO., he was hold, viii get
$612, 900 for building the governm ent
powder plant at Charleston, w. Va.
The firm also received $25O,000 for
building the Yaphank, n. y. canton-
ment and about 100000 for the
Staten Island hospital.
Major Starett testified the Stone &
Webster Co. has government con-
tracts aggregating $2,5OO,OOO and a
$1O,OOo,0OO ordnance depot in Eu-
rope.
1t was developed that several men
formerly connected with large con-
struction firms in Gen. Little's Of
flee or temporarily assisted his forces
or the advisory committee Of the
council Of national defense.
"They assisted in getting this
great machine together and had
nothing to do with awarding con-
tracts said Maj. Starett. 'In the
formative period we will call on the
great contractors to give us their
best men to get their advice"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-12

Washington, Feb. 12.-How Rus
sia's complete withdrawal from the
war will affect the Allies and tho
United States in q military way can
not be accurately estimated at this
time, officials there believe despite the
fact that on paper the Russian col
-lapse would seem to give the Germans
a great numerical superiority of
troops on the western front Mill
tary men here believing the allied
line on the western front will hold
against any German force that can
be thrown against it, profess not to
regard the Russian separate peace as
the menace it would appear.
The fact that 100000 German
prisoners will be freed to return to
Germany is regarded with no alarm.
Military men say they could not
quickly be reorganized into efficient
military units The general opinion
here is that Germany would be more
interested in keeping the prisoners in
Russia rather than risk having them
carry any Bolshevik doctrine back to
: Germany. The Austrian and Bulgar
divisions on the Russian front which
will be released by a separate peace
are regarded as having been stripped
Of their effectiveS which have been
transferred to the western front
Military experts say that Germany
will be obliged to keep some of these
147 divisions in the vast conquered
y territory for garrison purposes.
The one outstanding fact is that the
military experts are sure the reinforce
ments the Germans can draw from
the Russian front cannot overWhelm
the western line.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-12
SHIPPING FIGURES
GIVEN BY BAKER
Statistics Revealed to Senate Military
Committee Under Veil of Confidence
complete "Details Furnished.

Washington, Feb. 12--Secretary Ra-
ker today transmitted to the senate e
military committee the shipping sta
tisticS upon which he based his esti-
mates for transporting a million SOL
diers to Europe this year.
The information was considered
highly confidential and will be con-
sidered in executive session by the
committee behind closed doors. 1t is
understood to give complete details of
American and Allied tonnage avail
able for transport service.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-12
HOSTILE AVIATORS
SPY ON AMERICANS
Photographs and Observations Of
Yankee Sector, Their Object
GROUP OF THREE DRIVEN OFF
German Artillery Drops Shells Into
Villages Behind Yankee Lines
on Italian Trenches.

With the American Army in France,
Feb. II (By the Associated Press)-
1t was bright and clear today and a
considerable number of aircraft hov-
cred above the American sector. The
enemy machines were busy taking
photographs and making observations
and number of air flights resulted.
One group Of three enemy airships
flew so low that they became targets
for anti-aircraft and machine guns
and Wero driven off.
Iho artillery continued active on
both sides. The enemy dropped
shells into number of villages be-
hind tho American lines, and the
American artillerymen replied. One
man was reported wounded during
the past "a hours. He was injured
by bursting shell in a village behind
the lines.
Several American patrols reached
the enemy wire entanglements last
night without encountering any Ger
mans.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-12
Manchester Troops Raid Enemy.

London, Feb. 12.--"A hostile raid
ing party attacked one of our posts
last night northeast of Epehy. but
was driven off by our fire. the war
office reports. "Y Yesterday evening
Manchester troops successfully raided
German trenches west of La Bassee
Many casualties were inflicted on the
enemy at slight cost to ourselves, and
seven prisoners and q machine gun
were captured."
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-12
TO ANSWER BAKERS CRITICS
James to Reply to Hitchcock and
WaGSvyOrth in Speech on America
and Fer National Defense

Washington, Feb. Ex-senator
James announced today that he
would speak on america, and her ma
tional defcnsc' in the senate Thurs
day. The speech will be q reply to
Senators Hitchcock and Wadsworth
who spoke recently in favor of a war
cabinet and munition director.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-12
PLEDGE AID TO GOVERNSrES

New Haven, Feb. l2.--Resolutio
offering assistance to the governme
in is call for ship carpenters al
joiners TO be employed in shfpbuil
ing and for others of their craft
work at cahtonments and governme
buildings, were adopted by the co
venticn of the Connecticut Carpente
and Joiners council today. Befo
nnaI adourjnmcnt officers were chose
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-12
CANNOT &E,lNl, pAlE.kS.

Chicago, Feb. 2-~Judge Francis e
Baker Of the L. =. circuit court OF ap-
peals today granted writ of error
and suDersrJeas to Henry Veeder,
general counsel Tor Swift e Co.,
which will prevent tn" government
from making further search of Weed
cl's vault for evidence alleged 10 be
used in the rompanN's methods. until
March !.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-12
WILL SEND PRISONERS HOME.

Amsterdam, Feb. 12.-German and
Russian delegates at Petrograd ac-
cording to u dispatch from Berlin,
have signed an agreement calling for
the earliest possible repatriation of
prisoners of war unfit for military
service Owing to difficulties in Rus
sia delays are expected.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-12
AuStrianS Claim Success.

Berlin, via London, Feb. 12.-After
a day of lively artillery fire on the
Sette Communi plateau on the Italian
front the Austrians attacked near
Sasso Rosso, clearing supporting po-
sitions and capturing nearly $50
prisoners, army headquarters an
nounced today.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-12
AIRPLANE Il MALL SERVICE

Washington, Feb. 12.-Establish-
ment Of an airplane mail service be-
tween Washington, Philadelphia and
New York during the coming summer,
was Indicated today when the post of
fee department called for bids on five
airplaneS for that service.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-12
Say AuStrianS We're Checked.

Rome, Feb. 12.-The AustrianS re-
newed their attacks on the northern
front, west of the Brenta but were
held in check by the Italians. The
Austrian lines were torn to pieces by
the Italian artillery and the attack
stopped, says the war office statement
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-12
KAISER MOVES HEADQUARTERS

London, Feb. 12.-Emperor Will
1iam's personal headquarters are to
be transferred to Spa, the Belgian
watering place near the Prussian
frontier according to statements in
the German press, says the Exchange
Telegraph correspondent at Amster-
dam The emperor expects to take
The cure there for n short time, it IS
said.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-12
SINGER TO LEAVE GERMANY.

Chicago, Feb. 12.-Miss Blache
siocum, u singer who has been vlr-
tually held a prisoner IN Germany
finally has succeeded in obtaining
passports, her father, E. B. Slocum
was advised today in q, message from
American consul general at Zurich,
Switzerland. She wrote her father
the Germans would give no reason
for her detention other than she was
under suspicion.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-12
G. @. P. INVITED In
President Wilson to Admit Republic
can Leaders More Freely Into War
Co,lnCilS-COnfcrcnc to Begin.

Washington, Feb. 12.-Prcsident
Wilson will begin series of confer
ences tomorrow with congress leaders
democrats and republicans-on all
phases of war legislation. His move
is regarded as the first step toward
taking members of both parties more
into his confidence and toward call
ing on the republicans actively into
the war councils.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-12
REMAINS AT HEAD OF MARINES

Washington, Feb. 12.-Major Gen
eral Barnett, commander Of the ma
rine CORPS whose term is about to
expire. will be re-apDOinted, Score
taryA Daniels announced today.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-12
All Russians FeIicitate wiIon.

New York, Feb. 12.--A telegram
Iicitating President Wilson because
his address yesterday was sent to t
president today by the All-Russi
convention in session here. The ms
sage asserted that no self-appoint
government in Russia has any right
declare peace or disband armies dl
ing the war against the Central Po
crS on behalf Of world wide democi
CE.'
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-12
ROOSEVELT STRONGER.
Condition Improving Says Bnllctin
Prom Attending Physicians.

New York, Feb. I2.~-Theooore
Roosevelt passed a fairly conn orlaoie
night and was resting easily tAlS
morning it was stated at the f'ooseVelt
hospital
A bulletin issued At noon saio;
"CoI Roosevelt had comfortab bic
nigbt and his condition is improving
IIis tompcrature and pulse are normal
and at present there is nothing to in
dictate further operation,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-12
FREIGHT TRANSPORT AGROUND.

An Atlantic Port, Feb. 12.-Except
1hat the ship was still aground, army
officers here said they had received no
word r~Surdir& the converted freight
transport which went ashore yoSter-
day on the coast Tugs had been dis
patcne@ 10 her assistance last ule,h;
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-12
PNGE on TLRTlfJ' kO\RD.

Washington, I'rb. 12-Thomo& W.
Page OF Virginia was nominated today
hy President Wilson tc be a member
OF the United States tariff board.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-12
German Raids on French Fail.

Paris, Feb. 12.-Active local opera
tions were carried out last night by
the French. German raiding parties
were driven back, it is announced.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-12

tb| NloOI thSy poSoCnS.
Following is the kings speech:
My lords and gentlemen, the ne
cessities of war render it imperative
for me, after but a brief interval to
summon you again to your deIibera-
tions. The aims for which I an
nounced by allies are contending re-
Gently are set forth by my govern
ment in a statement which received
the emphatic approval of my peoples
throughout the empire and provided
a fair basis for settlement Of the
present struggle and re-esta bishm ent
of national rights and international
peace in the future.
The German government, has,
however, ignored our just demands
that it should make restitution for
the wrong it has committed and fur
niSh guarantees against the unpro-
Vol1cd repetition. Its spokesmen re-
fuse any Obligations for themselves
while denying riGhtful liberties of
others. Until n recognition is offered
for the only principles by which an
honOrabl peace can be concluded
it is our duty to prosecute the war
with al the vigor we possess.
II have full confidence that my
forces in the field in close co-opera-
ton with those of my faithful allies,
will continue to display the same he
roic courage and my people at homo
the same urselfish devotion, that
have already frustrated so many of
the cnemy'S designs and will insure
the ultimate triumph of the righteous
cause.
Il have summoned representatives
Of my dOminions and my Indian en-
pre to a further session of the inn
pcrial war cabinet in order | may
again receive their advice on ques-
tons OF moment affecting the COM
mon interests of the empire.
"Gentlemen Of the house of COM
mons, you will be asked to make suit
able provisions for the requirements
of combatant forces and the stability
OF our national finance.
My lords and gentlemen the
struggle in which we are engaged
has reached a critical stage, which
demands more than ever our united
energies and resources. I confidently
commend to your patriotism the
measures which will be submitted to
You and pray the Almighty may be-
stow His blessing on your labors''
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-12

u by old school diplomats in
recent series of addresses by spok
men of the warning nations outIin,
terms.
Although President Wilson's lat
address to congress is regarded ad
clear reiteration of Americas det|
mination to continue to fight, ur|
the military masters Of Germany 4
ready to consider peace on the prI
ciples of justice, it was pointed d
negotiations on a vast scale reaI
are going on.
These extra official negotiations,
they are called by diplomats, depl
radically from the ancient and i
cepted practices of diplomacy.
stead of being conducted in the
crecy of round table conferenI
which was the aim of the Cent
Powers in the early stages of d
war, the great issues are now bed
expounded and critically analyzed
the light of publicity and the worll
forum.
The president addressed congrl
to clear up any confusion RESULT
from the recent speeches on ped
terms by Count Won Hertling,
German chancellor, and Count Cz
min, the Austrian foreign minster
For9er Prcmie: &squith decla|
it seemed as President Wilson sta|
AS though the military part
jacted and would have n3tning TO
With peace base On the lines the Il
of te world was ready TO accept
Tho former permier assorted mol
has been left undone which had in
least shaken the confidence or
nation in Field Marshal Haig,
commander in France and BelgiI
and in General Robertson, chief
staff at army headquarters" "
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-12

London, Feb. 12.--In the house
commons today former Premier A
quith. commenting upon Presids
Wilson'S speech to congress vest,
day, said the president had discri
mated justly in regard to both to
and substance, between the decla.
tions of the German chancellor a
ihe Austro-H ungarian foreign min
ter in their utterances regaEding=v
aims.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-11

Many thing re hap PENN n tbs
-vfIIass that IND no mentor n. the
papers> so Ne decided 70 t3lze up our
pen once more and ehEoniee Q feW.
The letters from the boys -over
there furnish interesting reading. es-
pecfany the letters from the boys We
know or know OF
Quite number Of our citizens have
been afflicted with the common epi-
deuic, but all that We know OF now
are about over It Mrs. J. F. Ice and
little daughters. May and Franldes
Luther Shackelford an dfamtly were
afflicted with it, but some are com
pleteIy over it and the others are con-
TaIescing-
Lawrence Conway Is now the proud
papa of a big boy thar made his arri-
val into this big world Of love and
light (for babies) Sunday night The
mother is not doing encourageIy well
w. l. F. Pritchard. the new minis
ter OF the Methodist church, preached
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-11

licenses could not.6e allowed under Tia
pSney OF che War Trade BoGhd.
nAnt was to be had OEnc4aKY n tfSe,
war E%19G Board offices conserving tf70
SS4n1Sht 9ltu9Qon SpGfns has EifeD
Although mot EoSSdtuEcd EeoErapiicSliI
n 70 chip supplies readily into GeFS
many CHARGE have been made Ihai
goods fro9t Spanish Mor0cco ChaV0 Eo1o
through 1l1C Swiss port or entry SSlu
Er0hcO 1Qto SWtGzcrIRnd and ehORcS mao
Germany Charges also have been made
wireless equipment IN Spain 20 CON-
nunieate with the cen9f1l PpRstG
- Considerably element n the Spanish.
Government e = wen known. q German
IN ITS leAnIn8o. and officials - Win.
lnG42A> SSRIe94- ~. hagiin tIeRG p. aiIEt1
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-11

Temple S1ditoIiiulls {
Henry c jung sIoosehesrtty n. wa
have charge Of the instftuton ana wiz
present many Moseheart features on
the screen Prior TO the Institution :
big street parade Will be held at 1880
O'Clock The initiation starts promptly
at 8 O'Clock and eats will be served az
II O'Clock The Mooseheert Legion Is
the second degree IN the LOYAL Order
OF Moose, and every member Of the
order in good Standing IS eligible tc
membership The initiation fee is
$3.50 and the annual dues are 50
1t is expected that the Faizm~nt
Moose viii go to Clarksbarg on a spc-
cial trolley CIR, leaving here at 8
O'Clock App5catios and any irforma-
ton may be secured through Ray D
Earden, OF tie Marion Ice company.
who IS secretary of the LEGAL lodge OF
Moose. and a deputy regent of the
Slocseheart Legion It is believed that
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-11
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