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New Britain herald., 1918-09-09
FORDNEY ON WAR REVENUE
Michigan Republican Takes Excep- tiOn to Six Per Cent. Additional Tax on Undistributcd Earnings As Penalty on Business"

Washington Sept. 9.--A billion dollars more than the 14,000. ooo estimated by the house ways and means committee will be raised by the war revenue bill, declared Repre- sentative Fordney of Michigan, rank ing republican committee member, in addressing the house today when it resumed consideration of the measure.
 MT. Fordney said his estimate was predicted on the returns of last years bll, which is the basis of the pending legislation. Designed to raise $3,76O, O,00O,O00, he, said the present law already has yielded $4,- Al. 100000, and added that the in ternal revenue bureau estimates an- other billion dollars will be collected. This uncollected billion, he said, was due to different Interpretations of, the laws provisions and does not in clude any penalties for tardy pay- ment.
 He critized several sections of the bill, saying capital should be more liberally defined and that the six per cent. tax should not apply to un- distributed dividends.
 Capital, he contended should be re- garded as the value of a property as of March 1, 1913, instead of the or iginal Invested amount Some busi- nesses particularly many smaller ones, he said, were organized years ago on small original investment and since that time have increased in value by the owners putting profits back into them.
 The six per cent. additional tax on undistributed earnings provided in the bill virtually is penalty on business he declared. Banks. he said, will be prevented from putting money into surplus and undivided profits be- cause of the higher rate, of taxation and that, he declared, lis a serious menace to good banking.
 MT. Fordncy also opposed the pro- visions in the bill permitting either branch of congress to obtain by resolution the tax statement of any or individual, declaring such reports unnecessary and calling att tenton to the fact that when sent to they become public property.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-09
MISS CHANDLER CALLED.

Hartford, Sept 9.-Miss Ruth Chandler, Nassar IS, of Rocky Hill, has received orders from the govern ment to report at Camp Lee, Peters burg Va. the first week in October. Miss Chandler has been enrolled in the United States Nurses Reserve Corps, She is the daughter of Compensation Commissioner George B. Chandler and has, since her graduation from college, been connected in d. clerical capacity with the publicity department of the Connecticut State Council of Defense.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-09
SOVIETS HIT BACK
 AT FRANC0-BRI7ISH
(Continued from First Page)

Finland and Sweden in such normal condition.
 The Bolshevik and German news papers and propagandists have the field all to themselves in supplying Russia, with what information they choose regarding outside affairs.
 'Bolshevik Russia now stands in a,b- solute telegraphic isolation from the rest of the world with the exception of outlet through Germany.
 The Associated Press correspondent at Moscow, who left Russia with the recently arrived party, can testify that the Americans remaining in Russia were treated to many announcements that the Indians were opposing con- scription all over America and that the United States also were described throes of Indian war. The people of the United States also was described as starving for the lack of such cont modties as sugar and flour and gen- eral predictions were made that the Allied activities of the western aud Italian fronts would fail because the United States and Canada could not furnsh the necessary bread.
 Germany and Austria are de- nounced as ffercely as the Entente by the Rolshevik press, whose constant aim is to create the impression that all over the world is starving and demanding a proletariat government similar to that existing in Russia. Japan, China and Siam are repre- sented as undergoing widespread rev. olutfons.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-09
DEBS TRIAL OPENS
Former Candidate for President On Socialist Ticket Faces Court for Alleged Violation of Espionage Act,

Cleveland, Sept. 9.-The courtroom was crowded to capacity today when Eugene V. Debs, former socialist can didate for president of the United States was placed on trial before Fed cral Judge Westonhaver. charged with violation of the espionage act. Among several prominent socialist leaders in the audience was Mrs. Rose Pastor Stokes of New York who recently was sentenced to 10 years Imprisonment by Federal Grand Jury in Kansas City on a similar charge. She is out on bail pending an appeal.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-09
A. F. HOFFMAN WOUNDED.
Kelsey Street Soldier Left New Britain
 Last October.

Private Arthur k. Hoffman, who was in the draft contingent which left New Britain on October i, 1917, is reported in the casualty list as having been wounded. He was previously re- ported as missing in action. Private Hoffman is the son of Mrs. Julia Hoffman of Kelsey street and has a brother Albert, who is in the navy. He also has anotEcr brother and q sister. Private Hoffman was stnt from Camp Devens to Camp Gordon. He was born June 22, 1892.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-09
ITALY PROTESTS BAN ON WINE

Washington, Sept. 9.-A protest against the provision in the war time prohibition bill barring the importa- ton of wines except those in transit after final passage of the measure, has been made by the Italian govern ment through Amhassado Di Cellere A copy of the protest was transmitted to the senate foreign relations com mittee today by Secretary Lansing.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-09
COL. STAPLES DEAD.
Formerly Operated Willard, Riggs
 and National Hotels At Washington.

Watertown, N. Y. Sept. 9.-CoI. O.. c. Staples, millionaire Washington banker and hotel owner, died sud denly at the Thousand Island House at Alexandria Bay last evening aged S3 years Col. Staples formerly operated the Willard, Riggs, and National hotels in Washington, and was proprietor of the Tho tsand Island House at Alexandria Bay. N. Y. The body will be sent to Wash ington for funeral and interment
New Britain herald., 1918-09-09
BECKETT ARRESTED.

Luman C. Beckett of this city, who IS wanted as a deserter from Camp Meade, Md, is under arrest in Thomp- sonVllIe on suspicion of having been implicated in burglares and thcfts. Beckett served with q Canadian reg lment in France and claims to have been at Nerdun and in other big bat ties. When the United States de- clared war he enlisted in Company l.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-09
CITY ITEMS
Stores open tonight.--advt.

Stores open tonight.--advt.
 Stanley Woman's Relief corps will meet Wednesday afternoon at 2:90 in Judd's hall.
 Frank Glabau of 96 Smalley street, having enlisted in the naval reserves, has been ordered to report at the Great Lakes training station.
 David Berquist and Francis Home have returned from Ocean Beach, New London.N
 Tonight only, 7:3o to 800 P. NJ. regular 19 hose, pair for 25c at Besse-Leland' s.--advt.
 Three young women from the Stan ley Works have resigned their posi- tions to begin training to become nurses They are Miss Lillian Bloom quist, who will train at the Bridgeport hospital; Miss Minnie Thompson, who will enter the Hartford hospital, and Miss Nellie O'Brien, who will train at St. Marys Hospital in Waterbury.
 Private Morris Gordon has returned to Camp Meade. Md, after his holiday visit with his parents
 Tonight only, 7:30 to 500 P. M., mems $500 odd trousers $3.00 at Besse- -Leland's 's.-advt.
 The two bicycles stolen from the grammar school bicycle rack last week have been recovered by the Hartford police. Two Hartford boys have been arrested and will be brought here for trial. They were detected while. trying to sell the 1bi- cycles. ,-.s ..-. ..'
 Stores open tonight.-~-advt.. ...
 Arthur X. PiIz, director at St. Mary's playground, will end the sea- son next Saturday and on Monday will re-enter the employ of the Stanley Works He will be at the playground this week finishing up his duties, and storing the apparatus. He attained very successful results this season, in spite of war conditions.
 Tonight only, 7;30 to goo P. M, mems and young mems $1.50 pajam- as, for S1.45 at Besse-L Leland s. advt.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-09
FIRE IN CHEMICAL PLANT
Damage Of S1O,OO0 Caused at Packers vile Plant Controlled by Baycr x O., Alien Enemy Concern.

Packerville, Conn.,. Sept 9.--Fire in a chemical storehouse of the Williams & Crowell Color CO, here, about last midnight. did damage of considera b 0 extent possibly as high as 5000 The origin of the fire is undetermined.
 This company was under the con- trol Of the Bayer Chemical Co.,, of New York, recently taken over by the alien property custodian.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-09

August e. Voight Of l5s Wsskv as[ll street died at his home satnrdaS afternoon. MT. voight was 50 years of age and has been until recently connected with the butt department of the Stanley Works, resiening short time ago, after 35 years of service because of failing health MT. Voight was born in Berg, Germany, and came to this city in 1885 where he has made his home since. He was well known about the city fraternally, having been connected with several ffatornal organizations.
 Rev, q, w. Hill will conduct the funeral services Tuesday afternoon at o'clock from his late residence and burial will be in FairvieW cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-09
COTTON GINNING REPORT.

Washington, Sept. 9.--Cotton of the growth of 1918 ginned prior to Sep tember i amounted to 1,089,620 bales counting round as half bales, the census bureau today announced in its first ginning report of the season. Round bales included numbered 53.109 and sea island POI bales
New Britain herald., 1918-09-09
JOHN J. CREAN OVERSEAS.

Mrs Mary T. Cream of Main street has Aeceived a card from her son, John J. Crean, stating that he has ar rived safely overseas. Cream left New Britain with a draft contingent early in the summer
New Britain herald., 1918-09-09
BOLSHEVIkT SHAY GIRL
 FOR SHOOTING LEVINE

Amsterdam, Sept 9.----Dora Kaplan, the alleged assailant of the Bolshevik premier Lenine, was executed on Sep temher f. says a Moscow dispatch to the Lokal Anzeiger, of Berlin.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-09
LEAKING RADIATOR
 HALTS AIR MAILMAN
Max Miller Intended to Try for Rec ord Chicago to New York
 Journey

Chicago H., Sept. 9.--Max Mil Ter, the aviator, who inaugura ted the aerial mail serivce between New Fork and Chicago last Fri day, loft on his return trip to New York at 6 a. m. today. Flying cond- uons were said to be perfect and Mil Ter expected to hang up new record.
 Edward V. Gardner, Miller's com panon aviator, will not depart until tOmorrO
New Britain herald., 1918-09-09
SUES FOR Sf,0OO.

M. E. Taylor has brought suit through Klett &: Alling for the re- ocvery of S1,00o. A grocery store sold by Taylor to Lord has been closed by attachment. Constable T7rod Wrinkle served the writ, which is mado returnable to the city court for the fourth Monday of this month.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-09
COUNT DE LESSEPS KILLED.

Paris, Sept. 9.--Catptain Count Ser trand de Lesseps was killed while leading a reconnoitoring party in his regiment, the Twentieth Light Horse, nelore EcuV1lly. He was the third son or Ferdinand de Lesseps
New Britain herald., 1918-09-09
LIEUT.. JACKSON IN FRANCE

Information has been received in tliis city that First Lieut.. Thomas F. Jackson, formerly on the Herald staff has arrived in France. Lieut.. Jackson speaks highly of the hospitality of the French people. He passed through
 England on his way over.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-09
2 KILLED IN AIR CRASH
Lieut.. Howard Hull of Bridgeport and ~
 Lieut.. Charles Thomas of Bay City Victims of Collision.

Mount Clemens, Mich, Sept. g. Second Leutenants Charles Thomas of aBay City. Mich, and Howard Hull of Bridgeport. Conn, were killed in a collision in the air at Selfridge field hePS this morning.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-09

Cleveland, Sept. 9.-Miller landed at Woodland Hills park, five miles south of here, at $40 a. m. Owing to a leaky radiator Miller did not reach Glenn Martin aviation field, his schcd- uled stopping place.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-09
WILSON ABANDoNs TRIP.

Washington, Sept 9.-Defnite aban- donment of President Wilson's plans for trans-continental speaking tour for the Fourth Liberty bond loan was announced today at the White House.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-09
Mrs. Mary A. Morris.

The funeral of Mrs. Mary A. Morris was largely attended this morning at St. Mary's Catholic church. Rev w A. Kraus officiated Burial was in the new Catholic cemetery
New Britain herald., 1918-09-09
RAPS BRIDGEPORT STRIKE

chinists and ToolmakerS as Unna-
 triotic-Speakers Will Appeal to
 Men.
 Bridgeport Sept. 9.--No change in the strike of toolmakers and machin- ists here was outwardly noticea ble to- day. The Bridgeport war bureau began to develop it's plans for fighting the strike in line with a resolution adopt ed on Friday night. which in part said:
 We condemn as indefensible and unpatriotic the present strike and we call upon all patriotic men and women in Bridgeport to do their utmost to arouse in our city a public opinion which will show to the striking ma chinists the indignation which our men and women feel toward their ac- tion."
 t~Ihe bureau has arranged for speak CTS to go to the various plants and make addresses appealing to the 1oy- atty of Workmen to do their part il keeping the supply of munitions flow Ing steadily to the American forces. The speaking campaign will open to- night at mass-meeting of Reming- ton Arms company's employees at the raising of a flag.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-09

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-16
GRAND SHUTTLE
Begins in Reorganizing
Mllllken Regiment
headquarters Slate Seems Likely to Go
''rou9n w'th Little Friction and No
oopositon--Capt. Hinckiey Of Bat.
'ery Goes to Headquarters Co.
Other Changes

h'''"uo. y n. Feb Il. The reor-
S'Ni<"'ion II the Milllken Regiment,
"''N" Heavy Field .Artileary. is
Y progress. The grand shuttle has be
'''' 'H' hro"k up has already taken
'''e and IN" Headquarters slate
ms Ab'iy T." 20 through with little
'''H ana n" opposition. I'm fact
ABOUT everybody Is pleased. MANY very
"'H pleased, and everyone Of all tha
'S'm' M manif"stly delighted at the
prospect Of getting somewhere Not
'' of IN" ro-"rganizating pIans ar,
.ohpl"'', Of course. but the various
''U'r"s have been spill, up to form
NO nucleus of tho new organization
WINCH VIII embrace 34l2 men when re-
Vl'od to war strength.
here are some of the changes M to
ta,e 'aptalns Ballou. Parker and
"hhehlll split up Battery ~ into
''mp'nics and other batteries faro
much The same way!
'P''ln PARKER. formerly city editor
i IN" Portland Press. has ~ men Of
" battery. with Lieut.. Chadhournc for
"' lieutenant. This will lac known 3
ftntr,
'P'a'n Hnckley of Battery F goes
'harsc &c the Headquarters co.
''' Emory li"ane of Haliowell. Bat
' y, now ~ 90. 4. becomes Major
Adlu'ant Lieut. Frank South
' "t Augusta. formerly Of Battery
=, gets The acting captaincy Of half
-. nl'''rN +. now 90. f.. and has Lielt.
'"S''r also Of Augusta. as leu
The other half Of Battery T.
'' ant Hawkes. and Lieut. COT
I''. hs 60 II
"''" Nthbrr gets John Houehev -
N''' 'a} IF tho second battalion. Tine
.u'd battalion has No major at this
'm'. as Major Forg goes 10 the first
-'',"ii'O itrut Ryan of Augusta goes
wv ti"adpuartcrs Go.
''u'No manN changes may ho
u. '' ln Tins slat" within n few DAYS
' UP q" IN" present this shuttle will
>, - Int'cSt to many people of Maine
'''H company of the new organiza
when filled mp to war strength
VIII hay" q captain. three first lieutcr-
ms An. Two second lieutenants. and
80 enlisted men
u Is probable that the regiment will
""'' !" spartanburc. s. G., before he
week Is out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-16
STONE SAYS COMPANY
~s~->-,.-
WILL WELCOME PROBE

New York. Feb. l5.-Charles A. Stone,
president OF the American international
Corporation, VINO returned TO this city
today after several days inspection Of
the Hog Island shipyards, issued state
ment tonight declaring that the company
would welcome an investigation Of its ar
fairs by the attorney general and deny
ing that it was responsible for the high
cost of the plant
He declared that work at Hog Island is
progressing well and that despite the
many difficulties encountered in the pas
few months the 120 ships which the cor
poration will build for the government
will be delivered not merely on time. but
also well within the average cost of sim
liar ships that have been contracted for
by the shipping board"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-16
WILSON PUTS ALL FOREIGN
TRADE UNDER LICENSE PLAN
Export and Import Business Included-Part of
General Program for ca ing Ships to
Transport Troops and Supplies to Europe -
Statement Of War Trade Board - PrOclama-
ton by President

cign commerce of the United States
and from and after Feb. l6, 1918. no
commodities may be exported rrom this
country or imported into this country
except under license.
The President has heretofore issued
several proclamatioNS controlling GER
tain exports under the provisions of
title VII of the espionage act and one
proclamation controlling the importac
ton of certain commodities under the
provisions of section eleven Of the trad
ing with the enemy act. The military
situation and the tonnage situation
have made increasingly apparent the
necessity Of instjtuting complete and
thorough going control of all our eX-
ports and imports.
The transportation OF our armies to
France and the maintenance of a CON
tinued flow of supply of munitions
needed to keen them in trim. require
the use of every ton of shipping which
can possibly I've devoted to these pur-
poses. This demand must be met and
If it becomes necessary to curtail our
exports on imports these arc measures
which are forced upon lis by the criti-
cal tonnage situation and the necessity
Of availing ourselves of every possible
means Of maintaining our armies in
France.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-16

WASHINGTON. Feb. 15--All foreign
trade of the United Statcs-exports and
imports-was put under license today
by President Wilson as a part OF gen.
eral program of the American and al
lied governments for releasing ships to
transport troops and supplies to Eu
rope.
The less essential exports and i'm
ports will be reduced to 4 minimum and
materials regarded as necessary will he
Transported by the shortest hauls pos
sible. Foreign officials are working in
close cooperation with the United
states and trade routes Of the world in
many instances will be shifted to bring
the most economical operations OF ton
mage.
4 War Trade Board statement out
lining tho governments plans said:
President Issues Two Proclamations.
The President has today issued two
proclamations which will become cf
fective tomorrow. The purpose and CT
feet Of these proclamations are TO sub
icct to control by license the entire for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-16
M|Ll|NOCkE7 PAPER
MILL RESUMES WORK

Millinocket Me. Feb. 15-Aftei being
shut down for lack of coal since Sun
day, with over SOC employees idle, the
resumed operations this morning. y
trainload OF coal arrived Thursday
from Scarsport where about 609G tons
in a steamer and barge have been held
back By ice conditions for nearly two
weeks, The company's mill at Ea st
Millinocket also shut down last sun
day.
4 change in superintendents has TAX
en- place in the Great Northern mills,
effective Thursday. Supp Ingleton
Schneck going 70 the Madison init, and
&upt. Burr Of Madison coming here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-16
Canadian vernment
Announces Plan as
Part of Established
Policy
FACT BEFORE
NEXT ELECTION
Believed Measure will Be Intro
duced at Next Session of Par.
liament-Labor Men Urge
Political Equality of Women

Ottawa, Ont, Feb. 15-The extension
of the franchise to Canadian women
was announced by the government to-
day as a part of its established policy
II was stated that women suffrage
would be an established fact in Canada
before another election is held
This statement was generally inter
preted to mean that the measure will
be introduced at the next session of
Parliament, which probably will open
within six weeks.
The labor men. in their recent con-
ference with the government, urged
that The further industrial develop
ment Of women should he accompanied
by political equality"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-16
8 REPUBLICANS
Sign Minority Report on
Railroad Bill
Will Support Measure but Contend for
Amendments to Vest Rate making
Power in Commerce Commission and
to Limit Period Of Control

Washington, Feb. 10. A minority re-
port by eight Republican members Of
the House Interstate Commerce com
mittee on the administration railroad
bill. contending that the rate making
power should he vested absolutely IN
the Interstate Commerce Commission
and that the federal control of the rail
roads should be limited to one year or
less after the peace proclamation, was
flied today with the House.
Should Be Amended
I'VE shall support the bill" the re
port says, but believe ii should be
amended N at least two particulars:
First, the power of the Interstate
Commerce Commission granted by the
act to regulate commerce as amended
over rates, fares. charges and classifi
co tons. as to commercial traffic should
remain unimpaired.
Second. there should be fixed in the
bill a definite date for the termina
ton of federal control and this should
not be later than one year after lhe
proclamation of peace. Some Of us
think six months sufficient
The minority report is signed by
Representatives Esch, Wisconsin;
Hamilton, Michigan; Parker, New Jcr-
sey: Winslow. Massachusetts; Dillon.
South Dakota; Sweet, Iowa Stiness,
Rhode Island. and Cooper, Ohio.
A supplemental minority report was
as the bill is now framed no method Is
prescribed Tor turning the carriers back
to the owners. and urging that PROV
sion should he made against taxation
Of the governments wa business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-16
five men EACH
Capital and Labor Name
Board as Requested
Viii Outline Basis of Settlement Of
Differences for Period of War
Names Withheld until Men Accept
First Sessions Next Week

Washington, Feb. 13.-Capital and Ia.
Dor have named the five representa-
tivcs each was asked by the govern
ment to appoint to outline a basis OF
settlement f"r the period Of war. III.
first sessions Of their deliberations VIII
probably be hold next week after ca Oh
side has named one other man to rep
resent the public making a board of Jo.
Names Are Withheld
Announcement Of the names OF tho
men. who were chosen by the National
Council for Industrial Safety and the
American Federation of Labor is being
withheld until the acceptance Of sew
cral OF the mon asked 10 serve have
been received. The department, of Ia
Dor which suggested that a general
policy be outlined in an effort 10 e,im-
mate friction at a time when All eper-
~ should be conferred on the success
full prosecution Of the war is endeacof-
ing to expedite constitution of the
hoard in The houe that unrest will me
allayed.
Stories of large profits and exorbi-
tant salaries H. war contracts have
caused an underourrent of dissatisfa"-
ton III The nation industrial life which
officials regard with uneasiness. Allc-
cations Of disloyalty made against
workers by some employers have added
TO the bad feeling. Departmental off,
Gals say many of the charges were I'M
founded, and that the large turn over
OF workers at certain shipyards has
ben que largely to Impossible living
'ohultiohs' \ widely circulated story
OF l3e flN"ts icing the limit Of work. or
less than half the former amount. off,
Gals point out. failed TO mention that
inefficient management has left the
men az some places without tools or
compressed air to drive more than .hat
number