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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-09
BRIBERY IN Congress
PART Of GERMAN PLOT
Prof. Sperry Tells of Effort
to Make 4. S. Hun
Province.

Washington, April 8. Positive
charges that individual members Of
the erican alliance sup
ported propaganda TO mould the pol
icy of the United States in the event
Of war with Germany were made to-
day by Professor T.. r. Sperrv. ,)f
Syracuse university before the Senate
committee considering the bill to re-
woke the organizat S charter. Mem
bers, he said, backed the American
embargo, the Neutrality league and
other organizations which, he charged
were part of the Pan-German league
German school teachers years ago,
Sperry said, we're teaching their
charges that ''the time is coming
when Germans in the United States
would have the rights that is their
due"
At the convention of the National
German Alliance in New York in 1907,
sperry declared, William Randolph
Hearst proposed establishment of an
international German alliance, the ef-
feet of which. Sperry said, would ex-
tend the activities of the German
American alliance to Germany.
''Mr. Hearst offered to pay the eX-
pense Of the delegates from this coun-
try to Germany for that purpose" "
said Sperry. The plan was never
carried out, but the plans went to
Cambridge, Mass, at that time at thu
expense of Mr. Hearst where declar-
alton Of q German memorial took
place.
'At the same convention the Ger
man ambassador sent q message eX-
pressing cOrdiality and goodwill Of
the members to the German emperor -
Sperry said.
The first German propagandist to
come here officially as a representa-
tive of the Pan German league was
Karl Peters, who came here in 1898 to
begin the propa ganda work, Mr..
Sperry said. Later at propagandis
named Won Rinteling came for the
same purpose. Mr. Won Rinteling had
plan to bribe members of congress
directly, said MI Sperry.
THAT is, if he could" interposed
Senator King. of Utah, chairman of
the committee
oh yes" Mr.. Sporty replied, eff he
could"
Mr.. Sperry declared the real mem
bership of the American Embargo
Conference consisted only of five per,
sons and it was supported by German
American organizations which con
tiibuted $4,000 to its support.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-09
WATSON SENT TO JAIL
Judge Burpee Says Sympathy for
Family Cannot Guide Justice-Wifc
of Prisoner Faints.

Middletown, April 9.-Robert Wat
SON. of New Haven, whose automo-
bile overturned while returning from
Durham fair last fall, and in which
accident Mrs. Rary Robinson, aged
70, a widow, was killed, was SEN
fenced to Jail for six months by
Judge L. F. Burpee, today. Watson
last week pleaded guilty to homicide
and the court heard the facts.
Judge Burpee, in passing sentence,
said that efforts to enforce the auto
mobile laws by imposing fines had
been tried and it had not succeeded.
He thought that if Jail sentences are
imposed greater attention would be
given to the law. He felt sorry for
members of Watson's family, for they
would suffer, but administering of
justice could not be guided by SYM
pathy; otherwise laws could not be
enforced. In this case he deemed it
necessary to impose a sentence.
Mrs. Watson, who was in court
room. tainted and a daughter was
also affected.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-09
Intense Gunfire Below

With the British Army
April 8. (By the Associated
Throughout the day a gres
duel continued to rage
points along the new fror
British zone. Particularly
the gunfire below the Som
the Germans have been NAL
uous efforts to break thro1
northwest and occupy Ami
A German attack had sci
forecast by this great canI
up to an early hour this
been reported, The boI
below the Sornme began
morning and spread southN
French sector. The Allie
came into action and as
wore on the contest bd
hcavies grew in intensity
whole countryside was re
the detOnatiOnS
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-09

building. Mr.. Meehan had been in
disposed at his home about two
weeks, and because of his important
duties at the factory. returned to
work Yesterday, although not fully
recuperated. The attack he suffered
two weeks ago was more severe than
a similar one that occurred several
months ago while visiting in Hart
ford. He rallied from the attack and
was able to be about for the last
week, although much weakened. AS
he entered the factory yard this
morning at the east gate he paused
20 rest and remarked to a friend that
he did not feel well. After a short
while he resumed his walk to the
building where his department was
located. About 25 yards from the
building he was seen to fall to the
ground. Somone went to his assist
ance and Mr.. Meehan, still breathing,
was carried into the building, dying
q few minutes later.
Mr.. Meehan was employed at the
Stanley Works during all the years
he has worked. He entered the fac
tory upon the completion of his
schooling at the old Town school and
advanced to a foremanship in the butt
department. BY his employers and
his working force he was held in high
esteem.
On Safety Board 191O-t9i4
Mr.. Meehan was one of the best
known men in New Britain, enjoying
a host Of friends who were painfully
shocked when they learned of his
death. AS public safety commits
sioner from 1910 to 1914 he served
the city ably and won the respect and
confidence Of the members of the
fire and police departments. Mr..
Meehan received his first appoint
ment from Mayor Joseph NJ. Hal
1oran and was also reappointed to a
qonger term. He is the third mem
ber of the commission that served
from 1910 to 1914 to die, the others
being Joseph E. Callahan and August
Arens.
AS member of DAILY council
Knights of Columbus. Mr.. Meehan
| had a statewide acquaintance. He
was affiliated with the order for over
| 20 years and was district deputy dur
ing the administration of Judge
James T. Meskill as state deputy.
Mr.. Meehan was born in Cromwell
! and was the son of Mr.. and Mrs
John Meehan, one of the early Cath olic
families Of New Britain. He came tC
this city with his parents and passed
practically all the SIS years of his life
here. He leaves three sistrs, Mrs
James P. Sullivan, Misses Minnie
and Grace Meehan, who are teachers
! in the public schools, and three
| brothers, Lawrence and Martin, who
| live here. and Patrick, of San Fran
| cisco, Cal.
! The funeral arrangements have no
| been completed, but services will
/ proba bly, be held Thursday morning al
| St Mary's Catholic church. Inter
| mcnt will be in the new Catholic
! cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-09
FIVE Billion IS
THIRD LOAN GOAL
MCAdoo Calls on Country to Fur
nish 2O,OOO,OOO Subscribers
PRESS PROTESTS SECRECY
Newspapers Object to Withholding OF
Subscriptions at Washington and
Fear Enthusiasm of Country VIII
BE Dampencd.

Washington, April 9.-Secretary
McAdoo, In a statement wired from
Raleigh, n. c., and given out by the
treasury today, called on the country
to furnished 2O,0O0OOO subscribers
That number, it was said would
mean a loan of four or five billion
dollars instead of the three billion
announced.
Protests from newspapers against
Secretary McAdoo's ruling against
the giving out Of estimates of Liberty
Loan subscriptions began to reach
here early today. Newspapers sug-
gested that the enthusiasm of work
ers and prospective subscribers might
be dampened.
Treasury officials said they were
making every effort to get early re-
ports from federal reserve banks on
subscriptions actually turned in, and
they expected to be able to announce
the toa1 for the country within a few
days.
The honor roll Of communities
which have already subscribed quotas
continued to grow today. Burling-
ton, VT, was among the early claim
ants for the flag.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-09
LIBERTY BOND SALES
S314,6oo Taken by People III First
Days Campaign in This City-E.x-
pcCt to Go Over the Top.

The sales OF Liberty Bonds report
cd through the banks of the city as
u result of the first days campaign
amounted to $274, $50. The women
team captains report that their soIici-
tations are being promptly respond
ed to by tnC people.
Chairman SlOper of the General
committee expects that New Britain
will go over the top on the sale Of
bonds and that one of the Liberty
Bond flags offered by the governm ent
to cities selling the amount of allott-
ment will come 10 New Britain.
Banks report that there is Consid-
cradle volume of voluntary buying Of
bonds.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-09
PRAGER PROBE HELD UP.

Collinsville, Ill, April 9.-Of1cial
investigation Of the lynching last
Friday of Robert p. Prayer, a Ger
man, was halted today to allow CorO-
ner Lowe and several of his assistants
to appear elsewhere in Madison
county on court affairs Of q differ
ent nature. The inquest started yes
terday, was postponed until tomor-
row. Mayor Siegel today said that he
has received letters from all parts Of
the country commenting on thu
lynchfng. The more radical letters
Lave been turned over to federal au-
tlorities, he said.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-09
British ON .AsiagO

Italian Headquarters
Italy, April 8 (By tn
ress).-British forces ]
ing on the italian mou
one of the Asiago secto
tanned some of the enc
pressure last fall. The
issued by Gen. Diaz M
reference to the preset
on the mountain front.
ish patrols attacked enl
destroying the garrisot
post and captured prisf
Premier Orlando has
ed a tour along the Ita
and river fronts. He
the commanders an
strong confidence prey
ranks.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-09
Daniels Guest in Buffalo.

Buffalo. April s.-Secretary Daniels
was the guest or the local Liberty
loan committee today. He was taken
on a trip of inspection to the plant
Of the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor
corporation and other plants engaged
in war word.
Following a luncheon at noon the
secretary will visit Niagara Falls,
where he will again speak for the
Liberty Loan and inspect some Of the
electro plants.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-09
Battle in RainStoITn|

With the British Army l.
April 9. (By the Associated
There has been no change
uation, according to the late
this morning from the b
The sky is overcast with !
ing clouds. Rain is falling
ally as it did yesterday and
making the battle-ground VI
terrain for operations.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-09
SAY MUCK IS NOT SWISS,
Department Of Justice Investigating
His Past Life.

Washington, April 9.-Information
is being gathered by the department
of Justice to show Dr., Karl Muck,
former leader Of the Boston SYM
phonN Orchestra. ordered informed at
Fort O&INthorpe as an enemy alien,
is not a Swiss citizen as both he and
the Swiss minister assert. The min
lister. Hans Sulzer. has projected to
the state department and department
of justice against the internment.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-09
Parliament in Session to
Consider Extension of
Draft Age and Report of
Convention OF Home Rule.

Dublin, April 9.--The corporation
Of the city of Dublin yesterday
adopted resolution warning the
British government against disastrous
measures or any attempt to force
conscription upon Ireland. The reso-
luton adds that such an insane pro-
posal would be resisted violently by
every town and village in Ireland.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-09
Americans Attack

With the American Ar
April 8 (By the Associe
American outposts in
sector attacked a Germs
morning and killed one
party. The Americans
body across No Mans
their own trenches for
There were no America
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-09
HELD rs HOSTAGE IN FINLAND.

london, Aplil 9.-N. Kameneff,
Bolshevik ambassador to France, who
was arrested in Finland, will be held
by the Finnish White Guards as a
hostage pending receipt of guarantees
of non-intcrference in Finnish affairs
by Russian Red Guards, Reuters Pc
trograd correspondent reports.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-09
No infantry Attacks on

Paris, April 9.-Niolel
firing occurred during til
various points north of
and also between Mon
Noyon, it is announced o
infantry action developed
The French advanced
of the Disc withdrew to
sitions southwest Of the
of Coucy and south Q
Chateau.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-09
Dublin Gives Notice to England Not
to Attempt Conscription in Ireland;
French Situation Acute, LloydGeorge
METAL AERIAL NET TO
PREVENT HUN ATRMEN
FROM BOMBING PARIS

Paris, April 9.-Captive OBJ
servation balloons Of the sau-
sage type have been seen rising
over the region of Paris on re-
cent nights and there has been
considerable speculation re-
garding the purpose Of this
move.
1t is now explained that tie
balloons are used in connection
with a system of metallic nets
as defenses against air raiders.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-09
Former Commissioner Of Public
Safety Heart Failure Victim
NEWS SHOCK TO PUBLIC
Stricken While Entering Stanley
Works, Where He Was Veteran
EmpIoyc-Served ON Public Com
mission From 1910 to 1914.

Former Public Safety Commits
sioner John A. Meehan of 80 Grove
street was stricken with an attack of
heart trouble just as he was about to
enter the Stanley Works factory build
ing, where he had charge Of a large
department, this morning and died
just as he was being assisted into the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-09
British and French {
jected to Grue.
Punish nG 2
Heavy Guns OF En-
INFANTRY HELD Ii
LEASH BY GERM

London Reports Intense
Action From LaBassee c
South of Armentieres e
Change in General Sit
French Line Also Undel
Shower-Americ Attacl
Patrol.
London, April 9.-The
artillery developed great
early today on the front on
from LaBassee canal to
Armentieres, according to tod
office announcement.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-09
JURYNIAN HURRIED

New Haven, April
Bronson of Ansonia,
the superior court fd
court room and was |
conscious condition tol
pital. He had a swell
as if he had met witt
trip from Ansonia.
answer to his name, |
believed to have con-
brain.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-09
ELECTION EXTRA

The Herald will publish an
extra edition a short time after
the polls close at 5 o'clock to-
day. 1t will present to its read
erS completo- figures in all the
wards for every office.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-09
Will, LEND GREECE S44,OO.o

Washington, April 9.-Greece Hll
receive a loan of 100000 fIHn
the United States as soon as the
Greek parliament has passed the ne
cessar9 authorizing legislation it was
announced ut the treasury today.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-09
PRES. WILSON It
VIII Tell Daughters i
Help Win tho

Washington, April
Wilson will deliver a
next Monday at the
annual congress of tn
the American Revolut
eress will be devoted
how women can help
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-09

to Register It's CIoice-Noon Rush
Brings Total Up.
Today is election day in New Bri-
tain, and it is destined to so down
In political history as the greatest
election held in this city in many
years. While the workers Of both
warties were active, the voters them
selves did not seem to evince much
Interest in the battle of ballots up
to the noon hour.
Mayor Quigley and Dr. Martin, the
candidates for mayor were hustllng
from early morning, the mayor rid
srg with his political manager to the
various wards frequently and in gen.
eral, keeping in touch with the sit
uation. 1t was shortly before
o'clock that he entered the Second
ward polling place on Park street,
where he voted. Workers at the
Third ward were unable to tell the
exact time the democratic candidate
used his franchise.
Inquiry by the Herald at the var-
'lous voting places hourly brought out
the voting as follows:
10 o'clock, First ward, PIG; sec
ond ward, 240; third ward, 282;
fourth ward, 214; fifth ward, PA;
sixth ward, 352.
IL o'clock, first ward, sos; second
ward, 256; third ward, 343; fourth
ward, 257; fifth ward, SO; sixth
ward, 4O2.
IL o'clock, First ward, 367; sec
ond ward, $40; third ward, 446;
fourth ward, 346; fifth ward, 401;
sixth ward, $50.
During the noon hour there was a
rush to the polling places.
The rush at the noon hour pro-
duced some life in the voting. At /
o'clock the figures were as follows:
First ward, $50: second ward, 562,
third ward, 500; fourth ward, 5'o;
fifth ward, 627, sixth ward, 500.
One of the humorous incidents or
the day occurred when T. w. OCon-
nor, q member of the first Ward
democratic committee, appeared on
the strets in his green automobile
with a large banner Inscribed My
Own Car" The sign was sarcasm
on the banner on the republic auto
mobiles calling attention to the fact
that they were G.. O. P. vehicles.
At o'clock the voting places re-
ported the figures as follows: First
ward, 765; second ward, GA; third
ward, TOP, fourth ward, GAS; fifth
ward, TIA; sixth ward, $50.
At 3 o'clock this afternoon several
of the leaders of the republican party
began to show some concern over the
welfare of the ticket. Light votes
have in the past favored the demo-
cratic ticket. One Of the most prom
inent republicans admitted to re-
porter that the factories are so busy
that the employees are not being al
lowed out as in the past years, ana
the workmen themselves are showing
no inclination of losing their bonuses
by leaving their benches to vote. Ihe
large number of soldiers who are
voters also affects the votes. The
workers were commencing to put on
full steam at $3.50 o'clock in hopes
that hundreds of voters might be
rushed to the polls at the last mo-
1nent.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-09
PRESIDENTS SPEECH
THOUGHT MODERATE
Austrians Consider Most. Important
That Part Expressing Willingness
to Conclude Peace.

Zurich, April s.-The tone of Pres
ident Wilson's speech at Baltimore is
deplored in Austria, says a Vienna
dispatch to the Neue Zuricher Zei
tung, although, under the circum-
stances, it is regarded as quite in
telligible. The essential point is
considered to be the presidents readi-
ness under the conditions Indicated
to conclude peace. even now. The sit
uation therefore is lookd upon as
unchanged. The Vienna press in
general, regards the speech as very
moderate.
Amsterdam, April 9.--The kol-
nische Volks Zeitung, in commenting
upon President Wilson's Baltimore
speech, says:
"It is beginning to dawn upon
Americans that they have backed the
wrong horse, as witness the raging
speech Of the president whose men
tai equilibrium seems badly upset. All
Americas achievements in the first
war year amount to q casualty list Of
more than 5000"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-09
WEATHER..

Hartford. April 3-ForecaSt
for New Britain and vicinity:
Rain ans, colder tonight and
Wednesday,.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-09
Cannot Exclude Ireland.

When an emergency had arisen
which made it necessary to put men of
SO and boys of 1s into the fight for
liberty, Mr.. Lloyd George declared, it
CONTINUED On Fifteenth Page).
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-09
DTERS APATHETIC, CASTING
LIGHT VOTE FOR CITY POSTS
It's Election Day for Munich
pal Officers But Little In
terest Is Displayed by
Citizens.
QUIGLEY AND MARTIN
ON JUMP DURING DAY

Sixth Ward, Democratic Stronghold,
Leads in Number of Ballots Cast
up to Noon-Second Ward, Home
of Mayor, Displays No Fever Heat
to Register It's Choice-Noon Rush
Brings Total Up.
Meade County news., 1918-08-15
Britisher Tired Out by Americans
Who Purchase Everything
in Sight.
HAVE WEAKNESS FOR CANDY
One Soldier Spends SIS for Sweets and
Ginger Ale and Is only Stopped
by seaslekness-Discover
English Money.

London.-"Next for candy" cried
the keeper of the ships canteen. In
front of his booth is a long queue of
American soldiers, patiently awaiting
their turn to buy the sweets and SOU
venirs displayed on the counter and In
the showcases. II is an incident of
life of American soldiers ON trans
port bound for France.
The canteen-keeper is tired. Never
In his experience on British vessels
has he encountered such rush of
business. He has sold his wares In
all the seven seas to people of many
nationalitles, and If he were awarding
a prize to the best customer 1t would
be bestowed promptly on the American
soldier.
Il say" he exclaimed to the chief
steward after he had closed shop the
first day out, what sweet tooth
they havel At the rate they're buying
me there won't be gumdrop left by
the time we get halfway across"
Have Sweet Tooth.
On some of the British transports
that are taking Uncle Sans troops to
France are as many as five canteens.
The demand for chocolates is so
great that the supply, large though 1t
may have been, is quickly exhausted.
American chewing gum Is next in pop
ulaFity. After the home variety of
conf ctlons have been sold out, the
soldiers begin to experiment with Brit
ish sweets, Of which toffee wins per-
haps the most favor. If American
pop" could be had, 1t would be con-
sumed in large quantities. Failing that,
the troops drink Spanish ginger ale.
One soldier is known to have spent
Meade County news., 1918-08-15
Altogether Different.

The writer has just returned from
a trip among a line Of camps. There
was Red Triangle hut near the en-
trance Of one camp. One side Of the
hut was fianked by steaming mess
kitchen; across a rutted road, q chan
mel of traffic filed with men, mules,
Meade County news., 1918-08-15
YANKS BUY OUT
SHIPS CANTEEN

S15 for candy and ginger ale. He prob
ably would have spent more before the
ship reached port. but one day. greatly
to his astonishment, he became sea-
sick.
The canteen curios, such as shells on
which are painted the American flag.
attract many buyers. and before the
trip is ended almost every soldiers kit
contains one or more Of these treas
ures.
On the British transports the barber
shop Is advertised on the door as
".Hairdresser." AS a rule this sign is
not understood by the American look
ing for haircut or shave. He
thinks II is place for women to have
their hair dressed. and he passes 1t by.
When he c0nfesses to his comrades
that he can't find the barber shop. he
is made the victim of good deal OF
joshing from those who have fathomed
the secret.
The soldiers who patronize the hair
dresser find the experience rather
novel. II seems queer to be shaved In
an immovable upright chair, and
queerer still, but extremely satisfac-
tory. to be charged half the price one
pays in first-class American shop.
"Dlscover" English Money.
It is on the ship that many Ameri-
cans become acquainted for the first
time with English money Aside from
stray Canadian dime, they usually
have never seen British coins, and
when in exchange for an American bill
they are given strange-looking pieces
Of silver and big disks of copper, they
register, In the language Of the movies
wide-eyed interest.
"What are these stove lids for?'
asks an Iowan of Texan, puzzled anC
showing some disdain for the big Eng
llsh pennies.
"You put 'em in sock to bean 9
Hun with, reckon" replies the South
erner, heftlng the coins. "Or, maybe
he adds, 1--WE can use 'em to throw a
submarines"
A sergeant steps up with informa
tIon. "You use those things for tips
he volunteers. They're worth twt
cents apiece. That's good-sized til
in London"
"You fellows" the sergeant goes on