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Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-17
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With the American Army on the Vesle Front. Aug. 16.-(By The Asso- ciated Press). The Aisne bridges bombed by the allies were located be- tween Pont Arcy and Gernioourt. a distance of about twelve miles. The same district also is within range of the French and American heavy guns. The allies are desirous of harassing the enemy as much as possible, owing to reports that large ammunition trains, southward bound, have been sighted using the bridges.
 The northward traffic has consisted principally of, infantry and trucks loaded with goods taken from houses In villages, according to reports by ae- rial observers and three Italians who escaped from the Germans and reach ed the American line. The Italians said they saw enormous shipments of household material and similar effects and expressed the belief that the Ger mans had brought them forward from south of the Vesle during the retreat.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-17
AutpmobiI. p,zs.r. Ass;.s.

Washington. Aug. fS.-AutDuoti1e sealers meeting with the War Indust-
 ries Board today, were told that no iefinfta order curta7lfng motor car production had yet been issued. Inc dealers agreed, howener. to assist in ievising ways and means to stop the unnecessary use of passenger cars in view of the war requirements for steel and rubber. The board renewed it's ugEestfon to msuufscturGs That they sndezvor to secure hle per cent war work for their plants by January 1.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-17
GERMANS RETALIATE
 AMERICAN BOMBING

With the American Army on the Vesle Front, Aug. 16.-(By the Asso- ciated Press )-The Germans launched combined gas, artillery and air bombing attack upon the French and Americans along the Vesle early Fri day morning. This was in retaliation for a bombing raid by American air men upon bridges over the Aisne late Thursday.
 The German artillery continuedi smelling the cross roads south of the Vesle for hours, on the assumption that the French and Americans were bringing up troops. German aviators bombed the woods and villages south of the Vesle, apparently working in relays. A group of twelve American aviators participated in the raid on the Aisne bridges
 Friday other American fliers went up and took photographs for the pur- pose of ascertaining the effects of the bombs dropped. A great deal of traffic had been reported passing over the Aisne bridges and the French and Americans increased the fire of their heavy guns in an attempt to destroy as many bridges as possi- ble.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-17
GOVERNOR OF VERMONT
 REQUESTED TO RESIGN

Burlinston. Vt, Aug. Ex-Governor Horace Graham was asked today to resign office in resolutions adopted by republican state committee at spe- cial executive session. This week dis crepancies amounting to s20,O00 were found in the accounts of the governor when he had the office of state audi tor.
 Governor Graham was invited to the meeting, but did not attend. Leading republicans of the state were present
 In q public statement following the disclosure of the discrepancies in the accounts, Governor Graham admitted that he was at fault ill the handling of his salary and official expenses, but said that he was not aware that any vouchers were missing. He ask ed the people of the state to- SLspend judgment pending an examination Of | his accounts Examiners are now working on his books.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-17

ton from extermination. The struggle against the Turks nevertheless con tinues and the Arrnenians are holding the Baku- Elisavetpol line.
 "Antranik, the commander of the Armenian forces at NahitchoYan, has protested inysthe name of the Armenian army against the peace treaty with Turkey and has declared that his army is determined to continue the war against the Turks.
 "A large section of the Armenians from the the district of Kars and AL exandrapool occupied by the Turks have moved to Y ladlcaucasus and are in dire distress"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-17
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS
 HELD UP BY STRIKERS

New York, Aug. Professor wn- liam s. Ripley of Harvard University, head of the administration of labor standards for army clothing in this city, failed today to settle a strike, called last week by $500 skilled oper- atives in the manufacturing plant of -RoSenw9sser Brothers in Long Island Cfy, which has been holding up i'm portznt government contracts, incl1d ing one for 1.5Qn. 6oe gas masks,
 After a conference called by Pro lessor Ripley, members of the firm asserted that they would take back as many as possible of the employees who walked out after refusing to sign an agreement not to ask for another wage increase for six months. The firm refused, however, to disSlace 800 workers, who had. come from Boston. Lynn and Brockton. Mass, after the strike began.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-17
SAN FRANCISCO HoNoRS MEMORY OF AERERT METIN

San Francisco. Aug. 16.-Flags throughout the city were flown at half mast, city hall facades were draped in black and it was announced that while the city went officially into mourning. the body of Albert Metin, head of the French econHnic mission to Australia, now in the United States, would lie in state in the city hall by order of the mayor. M. Metin died last night from apoplexy His body will lie in state in the city hall TO- tunda from o'clock tonight until 10 o'clock tomorrow night. After con- sulting other members of the mission, it was decided to hold simple services Sunday morning before starting the body on it's journey to NJ. Metin's home in France.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-17
NAVAL MAGAZINE EXPLOSION
 KILLS TWO ORDNANCE MEN

Washington, Aug. 1.-Two men were killed and one seriously injured in an explosion today at the St. Ju- liens Creek naval magazine, near Norfolk. They were loading a six-inch shell with explosive D. Ordnance officers are puzzled by the accident. as all prescribed precautions were being taken and no accident if the kind has occurred with the explosive before in the six or seven years that it has been in use, The investigation was or dered.
 Those killed were R. p. Nicholas, ordnance man. first class and E. E. Holland, ordnance man. third class e. c. Hofcomb, ordnance man. third class, who was injured. will recover. a later report to the navy department said
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-17
 ARMY CASUALTY LIST FRIDAY HAS 9s NAMES.

Washington Aug. 16.-The army casualty list issued today in two sec tions contained a total of 9S names The navy department did not issue a marine corps list. The army list was divided as follows: Killed in action, IS; wounded severely, 70; missing in action, 10; total, 9S.
 The first section of the army cas- ualty list today shows: Killed in ac- tion, IS; wounded severely, 25.
 The following New England men are in the list:
 Killed in action-Pauline Peliacia, Portland, Me
 wounded severely include Sergts. John M. Baker, Fairfield. Conn; Jo- seph Cunningham, Waterbury, Conn; Albert E. Raddatz, Meriden, Conn; Corporals Walter F. Barcomb, Wind son. Conn; Bryant L. Burke, Wethers- field, Coun.; William L. O'Donnell, Hortford, Conn; Milton A. Talbot, Wallingford, Conn.,. Gilbert A Young, Waterbury, Conn; Privates Frank Ar gente, Waterbury, Conn; Edward V. Bowie, Deep River, Conn: James J. Casey, WiHimantic, Conn; Napoleon J.. Despins, Meriden, Conn The 1o3d and the 10th infantry regiments of Maine, New Hampshire 1 Vermont and Massachusetts continue | to report the heaviest casualties among New England troops during the
 July 1924 period in the allied advance on the. Soissons- Rheims salient. l Section Two: Wounded severely in- cluded Privates Wadislaw Dezak, l Housatonics Mass; William Gouir, 1 Salem Mass; Joseph Guccione, S7 Steuben street, Bridgeport, Conn; 1 Herbert Hopkins, Bethel, Conn; Sam uel P. Hopley. Hartford, Conn; Paul L. Karsmarski 107 Willow street.
 Meriden, Conn: John Lapinski. Mill ford, Conn.,; Walter W Livingston,
 Plainville. Conn: Stanley Mesiak,
 Middlefeld, Conn; Joseph Migatz. 10
 Booth street, New Britain. Conn. i;
 Fama Rosario, Waterbury, Conn.,;
 Walter Ryan, Waterville, Conn; Jo-
 seph Synkew, Waterbury, Conn; Fred [. Turner, Ansonia, Cor1n; John
 Yanch, Mechanicsville, Conn.
 l Missing in action includes Private
 John Stephenson, Worcester, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-17
PROTECTION FOR FISHERMEN
 FROM GERMAN SUBMARINES s

Washington, Aug. 16.--Steps to pro- teot the fishing fleets off the coast of New England from German submarine raiders have been taken by the navy department Secretary Daniels an nounced today that where the vessels operate in fleets as is the general custom. naval patrol boats hereafter will accompany them to their banks and there maintain guard.
 Protection of the fishing fleets was decided on as a food conservation measure, as much of the nations fish supply comes from New, England De- cision to have naval patrol boats ac- company the little craft whenever pos sible resulted from the sinking of a dozen or more smacks by submarine which appeared suddenly on Georges Bank, off the Massa chusetts coast last Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-17
KISS THROUGH HANDkERCHIEF
 TO AVOID THE INFLUENZA,

New York. Aug. 16.-Persons who want to avoid the Spanish influenza or the common garden variety of the same disease were warned by the New York city department of health today not to kiss except through hand kerchief."
 While advising osculatory restraint, Health Commissioner Copeland an nounced that investiga ton has failed to show any signs of the Spanish af- t1iction aboard the Norwegian steam ship which arrived recently with many suspected casts.
 Asserting that it was simply infiu- enza,,' without the fever headaches, delirium and nervous disorders asso- ciated with the Spanish variety, he said that every precaution would be taken to prevent the spread of the disease, To this task have been as- signed Dr. Louis I. Harris, director of the bureau of preventable diseases. j0 physicians and 200 nurses.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-17
Two Aviators Killed.

Commack, N. Y. Aug, 16.-Lieuten- ant Harold F. Maxon of Los Angeles and Cadet G. F. Gedeon of Huntsville, Pa, were killed today when their air plane crashed to the ground in a hay field near here.
 The machine was one of the group of seventeen from Brinley field, Long Island, which were flying in this vicin ity An explosion in mid air, it is re- ported, hurled Gedeon from the air ship. Maxon was crushed under the machine when it struck the earth. Maxon was 25 years old and Gedeon
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-17
BRAZILIAN MOTOR SHIP
 IS SUBMARINE VICTIM

New York, Aug. 16.-The Brazilian motor ship Madrugada. 1,S15 tons gross register, has been sunk by a German submarine off the American coast Word of the loss of the ship was re- ceived here tocay in insurance circles. The crew was picked up by another vessel and will be landed at an Allan tic port
 The Madrugada was sunk near what is known as Winter Quarters shoal off North Virginia coast Capt. Fred erick Rouse and his crew of 21 men told of the destruction of the vessel upon being landed here today by a steamer which picked them up.
 The captain and crew escaped in lifeboats and were rescued after row. ing about for four hours. The Mad rugada left New York two days ago, carrying a cargo consigned to Santos, Brazil.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-17
AERIAL ACTIVITIES ARE
 SUCCESSFULLY CONDUCTED

London Aug. 16.-The official com munication dealing with aerial activi- ties reads: On August 15 the number of combats was not great Four hos tile machines were destroyed by our airmen and two German observation balloons were shot down in flames. Five hostile machines were driven out of control. One of our airplanes is missing.
 Much reconnaissance work and a good deal of observation for artillery fire was successfully accomplished dur ing the day The total weight of bombs dropped by us in the course of the 24 hours amounted to P 1-2 tons Two German airdromes were heavily aI- tackled, as well as several of the enemy dumps and railway connections. All our night bombing machines returned satelY"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-17
FIRST PITTsFIELD MAN
 TO BE KILLED IN ACTION.

Pittsheld. Mass Aug. 16.-Entering the service with the avowed intention of avenging the murder of his father and five sisters by the Germans and Turks, Private Steve F. Christian 22 years old of this city has been killed in action, Although an alien, Chris tion waived all claims to exemption and requested the local board to be inducted into service. He went to Camp Hancock ip March and to France in May. Last year his father and five sisters were massacred by Germans and Turks in Syrna, Turkey, because they would not turn over money and property to the Turks.
 As soon as Private Christian, re- ceived word of the massacre he re- ported to the local board and asked to he sent to camp as soon as possible. He is the first drafted man from this city to he killed in action.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-17
NEW RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT
 TO EXPEL GERMAN INVADERS

London, Aug. 16.-(British Wireless Service). The government of north ern Russia" has been formed with M. Tchaikowsky as president and minister of foreign affairs. The other members of the government include socialists of various parties.
 The political programme of the new government, which has just been is sued, contains the following clauses: first. the re-creaton of Russian demo- cratic power; second. the re- establish ment of local government on a basis of universal suffrage. third, the re- creation of the Russian national army and renewal of the war on the east ern front; fourth, the expulsion of the German invaders and other enemies |of Russia to be carried out with the laid of. and in cooperation with. the entente allies.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-17
GERMANS REFUSED AND
 PRISONERS CAPTURED

London, Aug. 1S.-The text of the British official statement says:
 Yesterday evening the enemy launched a strong counter attack against our new positions at Damery His troops were everywhere repulsed with great loss, leaving over 250 pris- oners and a number of machine guns in our hands.
 Today our advanced troops in this locality have pushed forward in the direction of Fresnoy- les Rove and Franart. We have taken a few pris- oners.
 On the remainder Of the British front there is nothing to report ex- cept artillery activity on both sides in different sectors"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-17
GAssED SOLDIER REENLIsTS
 TO TAKE ANOTHER CHANGE

Aver, Mass, Aug. 16.-Undismaye1 by one gassing or by his age, 42, Will liam Bailey of.Ocala, Florida, who has just been discharged from the army for disability, re- enlisted at Camp Devens today. Bailey went to France with the Seventeenth Engineers but was so badly gassed he was returned to this country for treatment at a hos pital in New Haven. Conn
 AS soop as he was released he head ed for Camp Devens. He pleaded so strongly for another chance at the Germans that he was placed in the de- velopment battalion of the Twelfth Division to be made physically fit for active service.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-17
Eo,eian Speech RattaIipn.

Aver, Mass, Aug. S-A battalion of non English speaking troops was organized at Camp Devens today. Poles and Italians were organized in separate units. with Armenians and Syrians in another unit and, Greeks and Albanians grouped in a fourth. Each nationality will have it's own non- commissioned officers.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-17
Every German. Gunner Killed.

With the American Army on the Nesle Front. Aug. 16 (By The Asso ciated Press).--As result of the re- port of observers, the French and Americans laid down a box barrage during Thursday night on machine gun nests along the hills to the north west of Fishes. Observers and patrols reported Friday morning that twelve machine guns had been destroyed and every German gunner killed.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-17
Peak Wilson christened.

Annecy France, Aug. 16.-An American military band which had participated in the christening of Peak Wilson, near Chamois, in honor of President Wilson. arrived heres today. It was met at the station by the mayor and city officials and paraded the city which was decorated with flags. The memebrs of the band were cheered and showered with flowers along the line of march.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-17
AMERICAN AIRMEN MAKE
 EIGHTEEN DIRECT HITS

With the American Army in France, Aug. 16-(By The Associated Bress). An American bombing squadron commanded by Lieutenant Gundelach. dropped twenty bombs on the railway yards at Conf1ans yesterday. Eighteen direct hits were observed in the cen ter of the tracks in the east portion of the yard and two on the round house.
 The squadron was pursued by eleven enemy planes, six of which were speedily left behind One of the remaining five was hit by the Anleri- can machine gunfire and forced to de- scend near Joinville. Lieutenant Gun delach was slightly wounded.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-17
Roundins Up DeIinquerss.

Torrington, Conn, Aug. 16.-Agents of the department of justice, assisted by local police, invaded saloons, fac tories and other places here this after noon and tonight, rounding up 500 men of draft age who were unable to show registration cards. All but twenty five men were released after examination, and these will be taken to Hartford for hearing tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-17
Labor pisautes Hearing.

Washington, ACg. 1G.-I-abor contro- versies were accepte6 for adjudication by the National War Labor board to- day and assigned for hear lngs before sections of the board on dates in the rear future as follows: Smith and Wesson company. Spring 1eld, Mass, assigned to Frank P. Walsh and Fred erick N. Hudson: New Jersey Associa- ton of Electrical Workers vs T. A.
 Gillespie Company. South Amboy, N. J.. to T. M Gueun and B. L. Worden.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-17
coaI shinnenta stonned.

Philadelphia, Aug. Shipments of anthracite coal were ordered discon- tinued by the anthracite commission of the United States fuel administration today to eight additional towns in New Hampshire and twenty in Yer mont En1bargoes on shipments were lifted to two New Hampshire towns, Alton and Penacock, and to the fol lowing eleven places in Vermont: Bakersfield, Dorset airfax Franklin Greensboro. Highgate Springs. More town, North Troy, Taftsville, West Rutland and Whiting.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-17
DEFECTIVE BARRAcK BAGS
 BAG Miss ISABELLA FEDEf

New York Aug 16.-Miss Isabella Feeder, vice president anl. general manager of an equipment, company here, and Michael Polsk, were convict cd today of conspiracy to defraud the government on army contracts. Bail was denied and they were sent to Jail to await sentnce. ....
 Miss Feeder obtained contract from the government for. 100 300 51rrack bags at nine cents each. and sub let the contract for eight cents. These bags were found to be defective and Miss Feeder and Polsk. tried to bribe federal inspectors to accept them.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-17
Mor. Wheat in Frarce,

Paris, Aug. 1e-(Havas Agency)- The total production of wheat in France this year is estimated at 50,- 900 900 quintals (1S3, ,500,O00 bushels), being an increase of g per cent. over Intransigeant.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-17
"Fitz" Would be conoressmsn.

Boston, Aug. 16.-Former Mayor John F. Fitzgerald tonight announced his candidacy for the democratic nom ination for congress in the Tenth Massachusetts district. He will be op- posed in the September primaries by Congressman Peter F. Tague, who seeks reelection
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-17
Some Enemy Claims.

Vienna. via London, Aug. 16-The official communication from headquar- ters today says: Italian attacks against the MonozDo positions failed. Otherwise the day was quiet on the Tenale sector On Monte Cimone enc my stor1ning troops were repulsed."
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-17
Sherman WhippIe, Counsel,

Washington. Aug. 1s.-Shernnan L. Whipple, of Boston, today accepted appointment as general counsel of the Shipping Board and the Emergency Fleet Corporation. He will begin his duties with offices in Washington, Au- guest 21.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-17
Schooner syhH Safe.

Washington, Aug 1e--Ebe AmeTi- an schooner Syhil, recently reported n7uk by a German submarine, has ar bved safely at Gle1cester, Mass, the .avy department today was informed.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-17
Looking We'll to the East.

Rome, Aug. 16.-The war office statement today is as follows: 'In the Tonale region enemy reactions against our advanced positions were repulsed. On Wednesday night, on the Piave southwest of Grave di Papadopoli, three hostile attacks against our gar rison were driven back with heavy losses. F'our@ hostile airplaDes and d captive balloon have been brought down
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-17
THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT
 RECALLS VATICAN MINISTER

Picking, Monday, Aug 12-The Chi. rese government has cancelled the ap- pointment of it's minister to the Vati- ran and has ordered the minister. who hss reached Madrid on his way to Rome, not to proceed.
 A despatch from Peling on August 10 Ezid that the Chinese gozernfnet had declined to receive Monsignor Pe-, .relh, recently appointed papal nuncio- .o China. on the ground that he was a personal friend of Admiral Won Tintze, German secretary of foreign, anzfrs and formerly minister to Pe- siuC
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-17
Cabled Paragraphs
Senate Will Investigate.

Baris, Aug. 16.-(Havas Agency) :. The Temps says today that it is able to confirm that the case of Former Premier Joseph Caillaux, who is
 charged with treason, will be referred to the senate. sitting as d high court of justice. The newspaper adds that it is on the initiative of the govern nient that the senate will investigate irlo, he charges agains M Caillaux.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-30
German Minister
to Mexico May Be
Asked to Depart

MEXICO CITY Jan 2l-(By maiDI
German propaganda " lay has reached
The stage where the Mexican govern
mcnl has taken official notice OF H. The
legislative committee which sits during
ihc recess Of the Legislature las d.
fcCted the attorney general 90 lnyesN
gate charges that Heinrich Won Eek
hardt the German minister 10 MeXiCO.
has been responsible for alleged cot
fuplion m the Mexican chamber OF
deputies ,,
These charges were published By ~
Universal. pfo-entcntc and prO-Nmcfl
can newspaper, together with a demand
that Won Eckhlrdt should receive his
passport, as minister II is asserted
by opponents Of III Universal that II
The charge OF corruption IN the cham
Der should not be proved against one
of more deputies, the paper Is liable TO
prosecution under Mexican law by
every member Of the chamber
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-30
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