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Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-06
FIRST OVERSEAS TROOPS
 REACH CAMP DEVENS

Aver, Mass, Dec. 5.-The first over seas troops to reach Camp Devens ar rived today when forty-o one wounded soldiers reported at the base hospital They came from various hospitals along the Atlantic seaboard and were sent here for complete recuperation and discharge. Most of them are New Englanders. No word had been received of their coming and they found their way from the railroad sta ton to the camp as best they could. When Major General P. P. Mccain was told of this he at once issued or ders to have ambulances meet each incoming train regardless of whether word of the coming of wounded had been received.
 Escorted by other units and with bands playing lively airs, the Forty Seiond Infantry left the Twelfth Di- vision today for Camp Upton, N Y General Mccain stood in the biting cold wind for three hours to take leave of the men. who entrained in eight sections.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-06
PRESIDENT UNDERWENT
 THE ALARM TEST

On Board U. s. S. George Washing ton, Dec. 5.-(By Wireless to The A. F.. 10 D. m.). President Wilson today faced the test that the American troops have been undergoing on their way to France. The American execu- tive was forced hastily to don a life preserver and prepare to abandon a ship which theoretically had been at tackled by q submarine.
 This afternoon the alarm bell and the "buzzer" in the presidents apart ment gave the signal to prepare to take to the boats.
 Previously having been instructed by Captain McCauley, President Will son left his office and called Mrs. Will son and led her to a lifeboat. The president assisted Mrs. Wilson in ad- iusting her life preserver, and then they stood in line waiting Meantime, all the ships company was doin% the same as the president The drill was perfectly conducted and the people on board the George Washington could have abandoned ship in ten minutes.
 There was a steadily roughtening sea today. and the conveying destroy CTS looked like big submarines awash The heavy swells at some times made things uncomfortable for those not used to the sea. but President Wilson seemingly was enjoying the trip.
 Seven of the twelve destroyers es. corting the George Washington turn ! ed back today.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-06

Washington, Dec. 5.-The navy de- partment announced tonight that 1t has been In continuous communication by radio with the steamer George Washington since it left New York yesterday with President Wilson and his party on board. No information was given, however, as to the kind Of weather the vessel and her conveying fleet had encountered or their posi- ton.
 At the White House tonight it was said that no communications from the president had been received. but it was explained that the president had left his desk clear and that no matters of importance requiring his attention had developed since he left Washing ton.
 The navy departments announce fnent disclosed that special arrange ments never before used were made for handling the presidents messages and to insure his being in constant touch with Washington.
 ''rhe George Washington and the battleship Pennsylvania" said the statement, ''are both equipped with the most powerful transmitting appa- ratIls, some of which was installed for this particular trip. This apparatus includes, on the Pennsylvania, the most powerful transmitting set on any United States naval ship and special receiving apparatus for receiving from high power stations used ordinarily only for Atlantic messages. The George Washington was also especial ly equipped with similar receiving ap- paratus.
 -On board both ships were installed radio telephones and the newest type
 a H--. -1.. in communicating from ship to ship. The George Washington and the Pennsylvania are thus able to com municate with each other and at the same time receive messages from shore.
 "All messages for the president arc sent by the new naval high power station at Annapolis, which is five times as powerful as the Arlington station. The messages are received by the George Washington and the Pennsylvania simultaneously. All re- plies are forwarded from the George Washington to the Pennsylvania and reiayed to shore by the Pennsylvania
 At three special naval radio re- ceiving stations, one in Maine, one ir New Jersey and one in the navy building, Washington, expert operator are listening continuously for tho Pennsylvania's messages. The mes saEes when received are forwarded with the utmost despatch to thC transatlantic radio division of tho office of the director of naval com munications. in the navy department and the three copies are compared tc insure accuracy. The message is then delivered to thea ddressee. All out going messages pass through me same office in Washington.
 As the presidential party approach es Europe, by arrangements of the navy department, special receiving stations in both England and Francs will listen for messages from tn
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-06

was read to the convention ;n his ab-. .sence, opposed an economic war against Germany so long as she con-i formed to the principles of humanity as practiced by countries that have I been at war with her.
 Some of the resolutions; adopted to- day by groups favored the sending of commission representing business to < France during the peace negotiations. : Others urged modification of the Sner- man antitrust law, requested con gress to restore the grain trade to it's { pre-war condition and remove restric- tions regarding production and diStri- button. extenGine to grain dealers, ship I pers and mllle/ tl!c sane protection that is accorded the producers of wheat, requesting the rarloval of the special tax on grain and other com modities for futue delivery, that all state relating to pure fcods and weights and measures be made uni- form with the federal statues. favor ing sufficient tariff duty to protect the beet sugar industry so as to make the United States independent of for eign sugar crops. that control of raw materials should lie with industries | themselves, that all war boards, com l n1ittees and commissions be abolish- ed as soon 2s possible and all restric- tions removed except certain emer- | gencies.
 1 Declara tions were also made for the
 maintenance of an international trade
 commission representing maufactur-
 CTS, favorig the collective purchase of
 raw materials in foreign markets, es-
 pecially where there arc combinations
 for their sale in existence favoring
 national Highway commission, the
 adoption of ways to encourage the
 farmer to increase production in all
 kinds of agricultural products, favor | ing the return of the railroads to pri-
 vate ownership and protection for the
 dye industry system of license similar
 to England's or by high tariff
 An optimistic note was struck in the
 group representing the steel industry
 In this section speeches were made
 to the effect that the steel business
 was rapidly swinging hack to normal.
 Only little time was needed to ad- just itself and that no especial help
 was wanted fro mthe government. it l was declared. .
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-06
GENERAL HARTs CALLS FOR TRANSLATOR IN 23 LANGUAGES

Paris, Dec. 5.-TransIators in twen- ty-three languages, including Chinese, Arabic, Turkish and some not even so we'll known, have been called for by Brigadier General William W. Harts who is directing the equipment of the American peace delegates. The num- ber required is indicative of the di- versity of the races and countries hav- ing interests before the peace con- gross. either through participation in the war or by reason of treaties or other relations.
 The full list of languages comprises French, Italian, Greek, Japanese, Spanish, Montenegrin, Norwegian, Bulgarian, German, Hungarian, Turk ish. Chinese, Portuguese, Polish, Sewdish, Persian, Russian, Serbian, Armenian. Czech, Rumanian. Danish and Arabic. This, with English, makes the quota twenty-four.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-06

Atlantic City. N. j.. Dec 5.-It was apparent from the action taken today by many groups representing hundreds of industries and branches af business that strong appeals will be made to the government to loosen the hold it took on business during the war emergen- cy, and resolutions in support of such measures will be presented at tomor rows session of the reconstruction, con- gress which is being held held under the initiative of the Chamher of Com merce of the United States.
 Scores of resolutions were adopted at ten major groups. These were inn mediately referred to the clearance committee of the congress which will consider them an make final re- port tomorrow.
 There seemed to be aircst a uni Nersal demand for a greeter merchant marine to carry the awakened com merce cf the country to all lands. Many groups passed resolutions for less control of business and the re- moval of restrictions and regulations governing production and distribution. In connection with this thera was much sentiment for business retaining through voluntary, rather than forced action, some of the regulations enforc ed by the government regarding vast 1 age in production. Here and there in the group meetings it was pointed out that the government supervision ovel production had shown manufacturers 1 that there is much needless waste, and l that while federal control is not desir- ed there might be some means devised by which the government might ait in the conservation of raw and other materials.
 In the work of framing 6 policy O reconstruction and readiustment tht thousands of business men and idus trial leaders attending the gatherig: l paused long enough to listen to two ad 1 dresses. one by John D. Rockefeller
 Jr., and the ether prepared by Jame
 A. Farrell. president of the United
 States Steel Corporation. Mir Rocke feller won much applause by asserting
 that capital and labor. far from beini
 enemies, are partners and that eacl should be adequately represented i
 making for the welfare of each.
 Mir Farrell, in his address, whic
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-06
REPORTS THE MASSACRE
 OF 1,o56,550 ARMENIA Ns

Saloniki, Wednesday. Dec. AM. khanzadian. an Armenian leader and a former officer of high rank in the Tur- kish navy, on his arrival here today declared that German and Turkish statistics which he saw in Constanti- nople in 1916 showed that 1868 Ar menians had been deported and that of that number 1,056, $50 had been mas sacred. He expressed thanks to the Greek government for it's sympathy with the cause of the Armenians and said that the Greeks and Armenians should combine their efforts against Turkish oppression.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-06
MUNSoN LINE STEAMSHIP
 MUNDALE REPORTED SAFE

New York Dec. 5.-Alarm for the safety of the Munson line steamship Mundale, today reported on fire at sea by incoming ships which had picked up her wireless calls, was soon dis pelled at the offices of the line, where It was said that subsequent advices nao been receievd that she was safe. The radio messages picked up by the incoming ships last Monday morning gave her position as $50 miles east o{ Saltle qsland. They indicated that British vessels had gone to her assist : ance. The later advices said the fire was extinguished and that she was proceeding to her destination. She sailed from here last week for Italy.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-06
PLANNING EXTENSION OF
 RURAL PARCEL POST

Washington. Dec. 5.-Plans for an assault on the high cost of living, by extension of rural parcel post through the use of army motor trucks, were explained today by Assistant Post master General Blakeslee to the house postoffice committee, which is framing the 1920 postal appropriation bill.
 MT. Blakeslee, in asking for 5000, ,000 for the rural service for the year be- ginning July 1. next, said trucks for the proposed service would be turned over by the war department without charge. Truck trains of one tractor and six or more trailers, he added, could make postal rates compete with freight rates.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-06
Enlisted Men.
SIX CASES FILED WITH
 NATIONAL WAR LABOR BOARD

Washington, Dec. 5.-Six cases. in men, were filed today with the Ma tional War Labor Board.
 A wage scale of 79 cents an hour for toolmakers, 62 1-2 to 72 1-2 cents for machinists, 52 cents for specialists. 46 cents for helpers and 40 cents for wo-i men, was demanded by employees of the Becker Milling Machinery Com. pany at Hyde Park. Mass. They also want revision of the piece work sub. jects so that earnings on piece work will be at least 30 per cent. above earnings for the same work under day rates
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-06
LLOYD GEORGE MAKES
 RE- OF POLICY

London, Dec. 5. David Lloyd George, the British prime minister. to- night in the election campaign. gave a re-statement. of his policy. In it he de- clares that the men responsible for the war cannot escape because their heads were crowned, but that they must be tried by an international court.
 AIr Lloyd George aIS, declared him. self in favor of the expulsion apS'Sx- clusion of all enemy aliens.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-06
REPORT OF MASSACHUSETTS
 REP, STATE COMMITTEE

Boston. Dec. 5.-The republican state committees expenditures for 1918 were ssI 42l and the receipts sS4,46S, &C., cordinz 10 a report filed with the sec rstar-y of state today. Senator John W. Weeks is named as the largest contributor, his gifts aggregating B., EDO. The largest items. of expense were fife allotments to city and towns committees of $2s.S55. and publicity s90g78
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-06
GRATEFUL SOLDIER WILLS
 HIS ALL TO RED CROSS

New York. Dec. 5.--In gratitude for. careful nursing which saved his life in Paris hospital, Salvatore FiIlippo, of Erie, Pa, an American soldier. has executed a will leaving all his pos sessions to the American Red Cross, il was announced here tonight.
 In a statement addressed to the Red Cross, FTllippo, who is reputed to be moderately wealthy said that if he left his money to the American Red Cross he knew it would be used to help those who need 1t most,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-06
MRS. GEORGE E. HOPE
 TO CONTEST SEAT OF ASQUITH

London. Dec. ,. via Moutreal.-Mrs. George E. Hope. widow of Lieutenant Colonel Hope. who had announced her purpose to contest the seat of Herbert Asquith, liberal leader and former premier was not placed Tn nomina- tion yesterday. Her papers had not been prepared properly and were re- jected.
 Horatio W. Bottomley, editor Of John Bull, who secured his discharge from bankruptcy yesterday, was nomi- mated.
 Among those elected ny acclama- tion are: T. P. O'Connor, National member for the Scotland division of Liverpool; Spencer Leigh Hughes, Liberal member for Stockport, and Kennedy Jones' Union for the Horn sey division of Middlesex.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-06
COMMANDER OF HOST
 BATTALION" DISCHARGED

Canp Dix, N. J., Dec. 5--Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Whittlesey, com mandcr of the famous Lost Battalion" received his honorable discharge from the army here today. The discharge was the result of a special order issued by President Wilson short time be- fore he sailed to attend the peace con- ference. Major General Hugh L. Scott handed the discharged papers to the distinguished officer upon whom the congressional medal for yalor has been bestowed. Colonel WhittEssey will go to New England, he said.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-06
BELGIAN ROYAL FAMILY
 HAS ARRIVED IN PARIS

Paris, Dec. 5-(Havas). The Bel gian royal family went to the minis try of foreign affairs after it's arzNa! in Paris today After resting there a few minutes, King Albert and his con- sort went to the Elysee Palace to pay their respects to President Poincare. Later they attended reception to the Belgian colony and the diplomatic corps at the dOrsay palace.
 In the evening dinner in honor of the Belgian king and queen was given at the Elysee Palace. 240 guests being present.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-06
2 2,ooo, GOO POUNDS OF SUGAR
 WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE

Philadelphia, Dec. 5.-Two million pounds of sugar destined for Europe was destroyed today when big ware house of the Franklin Sugar Refining Company, on the Delaware River front was burned Ten worfnt n, compelled to jump for their lives, were injured. The loss is estimated at several hun dred thousand dollars.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-06
SERVICE OF THE ITALIAN
 AMBASSADOR REcnGMlzE1

New York. Dec. 5.-To Count Di Gel lere, the Italian ambassador. guest of President Wilson aboard the George Washington, the Italy America Society today sent by wireless an "acknowl- edgment of your distinguished service in the promotion of the mutal inter- ests of, the two countries" The mes sage was signed by Charles E. Hughes and other directors of the organiza- tiCn.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-06
COOKS AND WATERS AT HOTEL TAFT, NEW HAVEN, ON STRIKE

New Haven Conn.,, Dec. 5.-Twenty- six walters and twelve cooks at the Hotel aft went on strike tonight at the dinner hour. The strikers demand the reinstatement of two walters who had been discharged by hee hoeel, but make no other demands. Other em- ployes, both men and women, served the guests in the emergency. The hotel management said the demand of the strikers would not be granted and tonight placed advertisements in a local newspaper for women to replace the walters and cooks.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-06
MAKEUP OF THE NEWLY
 FORMED SPANISH CABINET

Madrid, Dec. 5.-(Havas). The newly formed Spanish cabinet is made up of the following ministers: Premier and minister of foreign af- fairs, Count Romanones.
 War@General Berenser.
 Navy-Jose Chacon.
 Justice-Senor Rosello. Public Works-Marquis Cortina. Public Instruction-Senor Salvatel- ia.
 Finance-Senor Calbeton.
 Interior-JAmali Gimeno.
 Supplies-Senor Argente.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-06
FRENCH MINE sWEEPERs
 ARE STILL MISSING

Calumet, Mich. Dec ,. The French mine sweepers Cerisoles and Inwer- man, which left Fort William Novem- Der 29 still were unreported today.
 A cabin roof found nelr Five Mile Point, and at first believed to have come from ore of the missing vessels was found later to have been part of an old wreck. The boats, 130 feet long, with four inch guns fore and aft, carried thirty men.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-06
CLEVELAND STREET CAR
 MEN TO RETURN TO WORK

Cleveland. O.. Dec. 5.-After being in session five hours and following an address by Mayor Davis. the striking street car men late this afternoon voted to accept the proposition of President Stanley of the Cleveland Railway Company, whereby the men return to work and the company agreed to dismiss the women conduc- tors by March 1 provided the men re- turn to work at once.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-06
AGAINST ENHANCEMENT
 IN EUROPEAN POLITICS

Washington, Dec. 5.-F;e affirmation by the senate in the policies of George Washington and Thomas Jeffershon against the United States becoming involved in European politics, is pro posed in resolution introduced today by Senator Borah of Idaho and refer red to the senate foreign relations com mittee
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-06
BOSTON TO HAVE MEMORIAL
 FOR SOLDIERS AND SAILORS

Boston, Dec. 5.-Mayor Andrew J. Peters today announced the appoint ment of a citizens committee headed by Daniel G. Wing, a banker, to ar range for suitable memorial to sol diers and sailors from this city who served in the war Several plans have been suggested, including a memorial arch and the erection of building for the use of soldiers and sailors.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-06
NUMEROUS PERSONS KILLED
 IN RIOTS IN COLOGNE

Basic, Switzerland, Dec. 5Havas)- Certain districts have had to be en- 'tirely isolated in consequence of the riots in Cologne, barriers of troops be- ing stationed there to prevent further pillaging.
 Numerous persons were killed or wounded in the riots of yesterday, and large forces of police and civil guards had to take stringent measures against the gangs of marauders which ran sacked shops and houses. Machine guns were used, but even after the crowds were dispersed they spread all over the town and continued footing.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-06
1o2 OCEAN STEAMSHIPS
 BUILT DURING NOVEMBER

Washington, Dec. 5.-0ne hundred and two ocean going steamships of 9S0, ,3S6 gross tons, were built by the American ship yards during November the bureau of navigation announced today. In addition sixty three smaller vessels of 1S,10S gross tons were con structed during the same period
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-06
NOCOMMUN|CA1ON FROM THE PRESIDENT

But the Navy Department Has Been in Continuous Radio Communication With the Steamer George Washington Messages For Mir. Wilson Are Being Sent by the New Naval High Power Station at Annapolis At Three Special Radio Stations Expert Radio Operators Are Listening Continuously For Messages From the Dread nought Pennsylvania.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-06
STRIKE FOLLOWS REFUSAL
 OF STOCK TO JOIN UNION

Mobile. Ala, Dec. 5.-Because of the failure of the Alabama Drydock and Shipbuilding Company to discharge Milton Stock. former third baseman of the Philadelphia Nationals, after his refusal to join the local boilermakers union. 1900 boilermakers quit work at the plant here today The company is working on government contracts. :.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-06
BRITISH TO DEMAND THE
 ABOLITION OF coNScRlPTloN

Dundee, Dec. 5 (By the A. P.).-The British representatives at the peace conference will demand general and absolute abolition of conscription conscription throughout Europe. Win ston Spencer Churchill made this an nouncement in speech here tonight.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-06
NOMINATION OF GLASS
 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

Washington. Dec. 5.-At an execu- tive session late today the senate re- ferred the nomination of Representa- tive. Carter Glass of Virginia, fo be secretary of the treasury, tc the senate banking ccgn1nittee. This is the usual routine and leaders expecc prompt con- firmation by the senate.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-06
PHYSICIANS CALLED TO
 ATTEND FORMER KAISER

London, Dec. 5.-German physicians summoned from Berlin on Tuesday by the former German emperor arrived iii Holland today on a special train, sccording to an Exchange Telegraph tesnateb from Amsteriam,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-06
YALE sHEFF. COURSE
 TO BE FOUR YEARS

New Haven, Conn, Dec. 5-The governing board of the Sheffield Sci entific School. Yale University, has decided, without dissenting vote, to recommend the establishment of a four year course in Shelf. in place of the present three year course. The question will come up at meeting of the Yale Corporation on December 16.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-06
NEW ENGLAND MEN IN
 GERMAN PRISON CAMPS

Washington, Dec. 5.--A list of offs. cers and enlisted men in German pris- on camps, announced today by the war department, included:
 Officers.
 Camp Pillingen: Lieut.. George B. Woods, Boston. Mass.
 At Hospital Fuerstenfeldbrueck Lieut.. Cassius H. Stiles. South Hero, Vt.
 Enlisted Men. z Camp Stendal: Hope, James W, of Bridgeport; Gosselin Jchn B., Somers- worth, N. H.; Edwards. Claude H. (no record). Reported in good health. camp un- known: Gognen, Edgar, Gardner, Mass Reported wounded, camp unknown: Crofton, William F.. Providence, R. l.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-06
TOTAL CASUALTIES OF
 YALE MEN DURING WAR

New Haven, Conn, De-. J5.-yale University war losses 9s tabuiated in the Yale Alumni Weei5l> for tesilor- row. show to;al casualties among the graduates and undergradus tes as fol- lows: Dead 149; wounded, missing or prisoner, 117. @
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-06
VIEWS ON INDUSTRIAL RECONSTRUCTION

Representatives of Hundreds of Industries Urge That Alp
 peals Be Made to the Government Loosen the Hold It Took Business During the War Emergency-Reso- utions Be Introduced at Session of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States at Atlantic City Today.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-06
Radio to The Associated Press.

On Board U. S. S. George Washing ton, Dec. 5.--(By Wireless to The A. P)'-There is every indication that in his utterances in France the president will make plain his position that all come to the peace table prepared to make sacrifices for a lasting peace and that armed domination by any on enation shall cease.