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Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-03
WAR MEDALS AWARDED BY
 AERO CLUB OF AMERICA
To Sergt. Frank L. BayIies and First
 Lieut.. David E. Putnam.

Paris, July 2.-Sergt Frank L. Bav- lies of New Bedford, Mass, and First Lieut.. David B. Putnam of BrookIine. Mass, American aviators, have been awarded a war medal by~the foreign service committee of the Aero Club of America for 'valor and distinguish ed service"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-03
NO FURTHER SURVIVORS
 FROM LLANDoVERY CASTLE
Waters in Vicinity of Where She Was Sunk Have Been Thoroughly Searched

London, July "A thorough search of the waters in the vicinity of the spot where the Canadian hospital ship Llandovery Castle was sunk by Ger man submarine has. resulted in no further survivors being found. Ar cfHciaI statement issued by the ad- miraity says that may be assumed that only 24 out of the 25S persons on board were saved.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-03

Fonurteen destroyers will be launch ed from American yards on July 4.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-03

The appropriation committee report ed to the House new urgent defici- ency bill of $976, 6,5O4 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-03

When a man does good by stealth it may require smart detective to discover the motive,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-03

Austrian ocean transportation lines have formed an .en economic union.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-03

The municipal elections at Panama were held without disorder. The city IS still policed by American troops.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-03

The Navy Department warns that submarines are still operating further out from the American coast.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-03

The American steamer George L. Eaton was sunk, presumably by a U- boat in European waters.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-03

The City Council of the city of Flor. ence by unanimous vote gave Presiden Wilson the freedom of the city. '.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-03

Venice will present to General Diaz Of the Italian army, a sword of honor as the city's saviour"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-03

The influenza, which recently at- tackled Spain, is spreading rapidly throughout England.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-03

Car inspectors at the Rutherford, Pa, yards of the Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company suddenly went on strike last night, because they say they did not receive their allot- ment of back pay during the recent ruling of the railroad administration.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-03
Captain Alvah Crocker, of Massachu. setts died suddenly at Brest.

New wireless stations will be estab. lished in many points in China.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-03

Judge Manton, in the United States Circuit Court of Appeals denied the application of the seven members of the Bible Students Association fon bail before the filing of a of a writ of error.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-03

Chancellor Bonar Law confirmed the report of the seizure of the Black Sea fleet of the Russians by the Germans.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-03

William VoIImer of Norwak was last night unanimously nominated for sher- if in the Fairfield county democratic convention after the first informal bal lot, which eliminated Christopher Fin negan of Bridgeport.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-03

Fuel Administrator Garfield asks coal miners to remain at work on the Fourth of Juuly.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-03

A strong movement is afloat in Tokio to form an American British socieety.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-03
Condensed TeIegrams

Adrien Lachenai, once president of Switzerland, is dead.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-03

The German clothing department is- sued an order under which no new clothing can be obtained unless a full report of the apparel in the applic- ants possession is submitted.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-03

Noel Pemberton Billing, M. P., was forcibly elected from the Commons af- ter be ignored an order of the Speak CT
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-03

The Dayton Savings 6 Truck Com pany, with total resources of $8 230,- 900, was admitted to the Federal Re serve system.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-03

The House repassed the legislative judicial bill without the Borland amendment which the President ye- toed.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-03

The strike of seamen and the synn- pathetic walkout of firemen of the Detroit and Cleveland Navagation O.. was settled.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-03

Lester o. Peck of Reddinq was unanimously nominated for congress in the Fourth congressional democratic convention.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-03

Recommendations for the promotion of large number of medical officers having long experience in France will soon be made.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-03

Vice. Admiral Sims in a report to Secretary Daniels on the Liberty Mot or says it has better loading and climbing facilities than any Europeon motor"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-03

The price of copper has been fixed at 26 cents per pound. an advance of two and One-half cents over the for mer price, the war industries board last night announced
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-03

70 A Paris despatch says Edwin Par sons of Springfield, Mass, a member of the Lafayette escadrille, is mention cd in official citations which were printed in the official journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-03

Charles o'Conner Hennessy, former New Jersey state senator, of Hacken- sack will run for the Democratic nom ination for United States Senator.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-03

The Senate Aircraft lnvestiqatinq committee is preparing to recommend the Government take over and operate
 all airplane factories.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-11
REORGANIZATION
AS A WAR MEASURE
Director 0'BriGn Also Treats Of It
As a War Product

(Written for The New Britain Her
aid by Francis P. Brien, director of
the Americanization Movement in
New Britain)-
Before war was declared by the
United States our country was one
of diverse languages, of divided 10y
alties, and with varying concepts of
democracy and of freedom, tending in
the direction of a discordant national
ity. We had more than thirty two
million people of foreign born par
ents in our population. Thirteen mil
lion of these were of foreign birth,
and three million could not speak or
read English. OF this latter group
we did not know what they were
thinking about what was their atti-
tude toward America or what they
we're doing. Even of the non-citizens
in general there was no accurate rec
ord of where they were located or
how they were disposed toward US.
Many of our cities were the centers
iof pacifist movements, the home OF
German spies and paid agents, as we'll
as the seat of a foreign language
propaganda, by press. by teaching
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-11

Fairness compels us to recog-
nize, however bad tho conditions had
been, that the typical difficulty has
been due not to so many hostile or
disloyal aliens as to the numbers Of
those Starkly ignorant and unfamiliar
with their opportunities. In very
many cases there had never been a
friendly human contact established
between the immigrant and the COun-
try of his adoption. There had been
no sympathetic advance on the part
of the American of today to the
American of tomorrow. The govern
ncnt doubtless represents to him a
malevolent force, ever threatening
him, and OF which he knew but lit
tie. Governor BGmberger Of Utah,
who is of German birth. states deli
nitcly that many more Germans were
ignorant and misinformcd than were
disloyal during our first months Of
the war, and he proved it by his
speaking tours and his converts. But
to win the heart and mind of these
people to our institutions and ideals
is now our purpose. 1t must be fos-
tered by understanding. sympathy
and intelligent leadership; because
Americanism cannot be obtained
through processes of Prussianism.
The spirit of freedom and of love for
the institutions of democracy that
will lead q man to die for them must
be grounded upon understanding, a
feeling of worth, and q sense of de-
votion. One of the very interesting
phases of modern warfare is the wide
recognition of the psychological Gle
ments that are operative in any con-
nection.
Thanks to the splendid work per-
formed by Mr.. FosdiCk'S committee
on the War Camps Community Ser
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-11

TO America, but still more frequent
ly the public schools had been driven
out by German private schools taught
in German, by German teachers, who
were usually uncertified ones. The
German national hymn was generally
sung, while in many of these schools
the American national hymn had
never been sung. This seemed par
tcularly disturbing because Ameri-
canlzatIon can only come through
teaching of the right kind, followed
by application in practice. 1t is not
the outcome of mere chance, indif-
ference or accident.
Today we are at war. and we have
had to face the stern necessities OF
AmeriCarizing many of these people
Of foreign birth. The army and the
environments have become great
Americanjzing centers. We are draft
ing into the army, men who cannot
understand a word of the commands
and still others who can not read any
order, sign, or warning, or make any
record Of what they see or are told
They do not know the language Of
their instructors. Hence follows the
difficulty of training them into intel
ligent soldiers and Of developing mil
itary efficiency. We are surely learn
ing that our costly sins of omission
must be paid for. Thousands of
these men know nothing of the his
tory of our country. it's marvellous
growth and development or of the
principles for which we have been
willing to fight and to die whenever
it has been necessary. Only by such
means may they gain an understand
ing OF our country and it's ideals.
They will return from the army
knowing English, knowing Ameri
cans, and they will be for this land
against the world.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-11

and 10y oratory. This propaganda
was frequently innocent looking but
purpoaoful and insdioUs. For ycars
the system bad been groWinG Ger
man relief societies furnished relief
TO these il distress and provided in
formation that was needed, often in
the persons own tongue. Thus the
practical ties OF the "Fatherland''
proved more pOwcrtUl and more Wis
ible than our own to many who were
neglected and forgotten by us. We
were not awake. Germany simply
beat us out and told her story far
better than we had yet learned to
tell Americas story The homeland
continued benevolently paternal. Our
land was coolly neglectful.
1t was rather terrible realization
that in our -Four of need there were
millions in our midst to whom we
could not talk and tell about
Americas high purpose. We had not
only to combat the enemy alien, but
to reclaim the lost ground after our
neglectful Indifference, and to secure
characterization OF friendly aliens, SO
as to change their ignorance, and I'M
rest, and prejudice, and at the same
time to capitalize the splendid gifts
and qualities that the new-come r
brings to us for Americanism. BY our
inhospitality and lack of intelligent
patrio tism. barriers and prejudices
had been erected by us calling for
their resentment. Some there were
who hated us because they did not
know us and their hearts were closed
to Americas appeal.
A curious situation came to our at
tention from certain middle western
states in the early months of the
war. 1t was reported officially that
thousands of public schools were per-
petuating ideas hostile and disloyal
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-11

vice, Ivy the several associations CO.
operating with him by the four-m
ute men and other agents of the COM
mittee on public information, by the
press, by leading citizens, and like
wise by the Red Cross activities we
now have q military force united in
spirit, motive and determinations
More than that. our many elements
at home have been aroused and
united in a high degree of patriotism
and devotion to the cause or our coun-
try. In this respect our cause Is
quite in contrast to that which is
represented by the soulless armies of
Austria and Germany. in which the
men have been inspired by deception,
lies, and plumber. Thus do the ways
of democracy and autocracy differ.
At the same time that we think of
more effective Americanization as a
war measure, we are led to consider
it also as a war product. A deep and
unseen revolution is taking place in
the people because of the necessities
imposed on nations and on men by
the war. No longer shall we be able
to segregate into such exclusive
groups or to dwell in little social and
thought fortreSses as before. The
people who were good enough to
fight for us will rightly claim more
of justice and fairness from us after
the war. The government which has
found that it could regulate the travel
and food conditions and take over
railroads will not be so helpless in
dealing with the illegal practices of
big business following this war.
It is also to be hoped that after
giving extended attention to large po-
litical principles and to world con-
ditions, that our people will never
again place such emphasis on small
matters of party politics. or manifest
fanatica1 Intolerance toward legiti~
mate differences of opinion. Unhap-
PLY intolerant restriction, mob mind
edness and fanaticism in legislation
has not been confined to other peo-
pie with a more autocratic rule. They
are not negligible factors in the
United States.
The thinking people will surely not
| cease to give careful thought TO wise
economy and frusality after the war,
indeed it may be forced upon us for
some years to come. We shall be
called upon also to think more of
other people, of the common cause,
and of our governm ents needs than
of our own selfish concern. It is such
! cooperative and shared activity that
! most favors the promotion of de-
mocracy. It is true t>1at we already
realize how generally provincial and
! ignorant we have been heretofore re-
! garding other peoples. We have no:
! even known America as Americans
! should. We have in the past under
I valued and withheld aid from our
genuine friends and admirers among
the nations, as is exemplified in ref
| erence to China and Japan.
! 1t has now become clear that orr
! civilization built on the general pat
! tern Of factory industry with our gov
/ eminent operating on a similar pat
! tern, had assumed proportions out OF
! harmony with the growth of demor-
racy. The huge governmental enter
priseS, the giant factories and join;
/ stock corporations Indicated that
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-11

to control or to understand his owl
destiny. Often his participation il
democracy seemed to consist in
negative vote against things as the
were. We are coming to see NOR
clearly in this war than ever befor]
that even in dealing with vast socid
energies we are still dealing wit
human individuals whose PERSONAL
lies are subject to influence and Il
group interest in the collective entelg
prise Thus are democracy AMI
characterization undergoing gradud
notifications even during the war.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-11

science and industry had grown out
of all ratio to the growth of popular
understanding The common man
simply recognized that he had ceased
The evening herald., 1918-05-14

Want 10 trade that mule for a
gas wagon2 Try the WANT AID
way.
The evening herald., 1918-05-14
LOCAL BULGARIAN, WITH II
KINSMEN IN ARMY OF GERMAN
ALLY, PROVES SAMERICANISM
Ivan Boyadjief Wants to Join Aviation Corps, but
America Needs Him More as Machinist in
Santa Fe Shops; Can't Do Without Him, Says
Barton.

Born ana reared in the shadow OF
tho American Mission school Boo Sama-
kov, Bulgaria, Ivan RoyadUcft learned
20 love America long before he 4>S
the Statute OF Liberty for IA, first
time
To-day, though brother and about
ten nephews are fighting as GER
maHy's forced allies. Ivan Boyadjlcff
is a part OF America great trans.
Uortatlon system in the Santa Fe
-hops-so indispensable, part that
despite his own wishes in the matter.
hc cannot bespured for military sor-
vice
Because hc was educated 300 the
American Mission school whore three
uf his sisters have taught because
ue knows that the political leaders of
Bulgaria have been trained there be-
cause he knows that Bulgaria looks
to America as her greatest friend.
Ivan Boyadiieff has become natural
ized iu spirit as well ne in name
The evening herald., 1918-05-14


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Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27
DANIELSON WOMAN SPEAKS
 AT STATE SUMMER SCHOOL. Miss Emma F. Filling Represents State Federation Of Women's Clubs at Danbury.

Referring to the Thursday sessions of the summer normal school for teachers. the Danbury News said:
 An address which the supervisors enjoyed was that of Miss Emma F. Filling of Danielson, representing the State Federation of Women's clubs. Miss Filling said that the women's clubs desired to cooperate with the schools of the state, especially the ru- ral schools. This special effort of the womens clubs was suggested by the national board" said Miss Filling.
 Once the question was asked by Miss Filling: What can the women S clubs do for the rural schools?' A supervisor replied that it would be en- Tightening for a representative of the club to visit first rural model school under state supervision and afterwards visit an outside country school where an inexperienced teacher was trying ito teach.' Miss Filling said that she did so ard she was free to admit that the methods and good points of the model school were evident in the school less favorably situated.
 | The speaker made a strong plea for attractive grounds and attractive school buildings.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27
RHODE ISLAND TO ADOPT coNNEcTIcUT's AUTO LIGHTING
Commissioners of the Two States ir
 Conference on Auto Regulations.

Hartford, July 25.-Chairman Van Buran of the state board of public works of Rhode Island and two of his associates on the board had a confer ence with Commissioner Robbins B. Stoekel of the Connecticut Automo- bile department at the capitol on Thursday afternoon on matters per- taining to reciprocal relations with Connecticut in the matter Of automo- bile regulations and their enforce ment Rhode Island has no light law but Mir. Van Buren said that his state would adopt the law of this state with the exception of that part which re fers to the giving of certificates for standard lights. In Rhode Island jit- neys are licensed by local authori- ties. The result of the interchange of ideas on the regulation of these cars will result in an arrangement between this state and Rhode Island that will be advantageous to both. It is under stood that Commissioner Steockel will occupy Rhode Island numbers
 but the granting of licenses in this
 state must be predicated on a state
 ment that twill satisfy Commissioner Stoecl1el
 Today Commissioner Stocckel re-
 ceived communication from the commissioner of Massachusetts relat- ing to the case of man who had giv- en the authorities of a Connecticut | town a check to secure his bond tc l appear in court and afterwards stop | ped payment and did not put in an ] appearance. The Massachusetts off1-
 cial said if the man did not make good | his license would be revoked
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27
GRANGE LAWN PARTY
 NETS SUM OF $15
Was Held at the Home of Lecturer Mrs. J. o. Peckham in Thames. vile.

The Norwich Grange, No. 172, re- ports that $15 will be realized from the lawn party held Wednesday evening"
 The home of MT. and Mrs. John O. Peckham of West Thames street was the center of attraction Wednesday evening when the Grange held a suc- cessful lawn party.
 The. American colors were promin- ent with the decorations 150 flags and pennants having been used, these, with many Japanese lanterns lighted made an attractive picture.
 At prettily decorated tables, about the lawn, each table having a special flower as a center piece were sold good things to eat. which disappeared like magic.
 The "Dahlia" table all kinds of good cake were sold by Mrs. William Ban- field and Miss Lena Rushworth. At the Sweet Pea" table, MT. and Mrs Charles Hagberg and John Lyman were busy serving ice cream.
 Mrs. Ambrose Sullivan and Wood bury Rogers were at the "Nasturtium' table where one found the best orange adc for cooling drink The children's , table in red. white and blue decora- tions. were cared for by Virginia Woodwork, Alice Wolfe and Master Freddie Peckham, where were sold pop corn, chewing gum and candy. Assisting in serving about the lawn were Misses Grace and Vera Stetson | Marguerite Copeland Lillian Crumb and Marion Woodworth.
 1 The call for gifts for a grab bas l was so generously responded to that Master Peckham had to resort to hi. new express wagon to care for the | overflow A brisk trade remedied this and nearly $5 were dealized.
 1 Victrola selections during the ev. ening were greatly enjoyed. Guest: were present representing grange: from Bozrah. Lebanon, Franklin Pres. ton City and Woonsocket, R. I. | Mrs. John O. Peckham, genera chairman of the evening and the sev. eral committees were much gratifel with the attendance of the fete.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-27
PERSONALS

Mir. and Mrs. Charles W. Burton ol TIA North Main street are spending a week at Mantle, Conn.
 Mrs. John P. Sabin of Putnam is at Edgemere cottage, Pleasant View. for the remainder of the season.
 MT. and Mrs. B. Franklin Skiner of Spalding street have been spending the week in Bridgeport and New York.
 Corporal Kirk F. Ricketts of the 6Sth regiment, Battery A, Fort Terry, has been promoted to a sergeancy.
 Harold Mansfield, of Poquetanuck has returned from a visit with his cousin, Vincent Waters of Westerly R. I.
 Miss Elizabeth Trudden and Miss Lucille Murphy of Bristol are the guests of Mrs. M. H. Donohue, Main street.
 The Misses Sophia and Rebecca Hol- lowell of Preston City are guests ot MT. and Mrs. John O. Peckham o1 West Thames street.
 Miss Brenda House of the office force of the Marlin Rockwell company has been spending a weeks vacation al Vineyard Haven, Mass.
 Mrs. John Johnson of The Wash irgton has received word from her brother. Louis Guard of his safe ar rival over there. He is corporal in the signal corps.
 Mrs. Charles Huntington has re- turned to her home in Mansfield Cen ter after spending several days with her daughter, Mrs. Ernest R. Hinman of Burlington, Conn.
 MT and Mrs. Hector Mcconnell ot Ballouville entertained recently MT and Mrs. James Service, Mrs. Margaret Stephenson and MT. and Mrs. John McWilliams of Norwich.
 John A. Johnson of 4 West Main street has returned from Putnam af- ter spending a week with MT. ano Mrs. Edward Guard, also hls mother. in-law, Mrs. Charles Tillinghast.
 Master Freddie Pecllham, son of Mir and Mrs. John 0. Peckham of Wes Thames street, has returned from { two weeks visit with his grandpar, ents, MT. and Mrs. F. w. Otis, at theil summer home, Woody Crest.