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The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-05-03

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The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-05-03
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The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-05-03
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Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-07
GerInansCOntiiluetO
 Devastate Belgium
Bonbarding Defe ms eles s s Towns Witness Tells of Heart-rending Scenes.

Washington, Nov 6.-Ger7nan fore es in their retreat from Belgium are homDarding defenseless towns, using especially gas shells, anl devastating the countryside, according to an eye witness account made public today by the Belgian legation.
 The Belgian government has been informed" said the statement, "by a reliable witness who follows closely the operations at the Belgian front that at the very moment ant the German government has announc- ed her protest against inhuman acts and while Germany offered to stop aerial bombardments in the interest of the civil population of the occu- pied territory, the Germans have bonn barded the villages and towns which they were obliged to abandon during their retreat; they have used especial ly gas shells for this purpose
 '1ndeseriba bly, heartrenGing scenes have occurred the unfortunate popu- lation having no gas masks or means of protection against these death spreading fumes. A Belgian soldier entering Wyn@heme, his home town found his wife dying and his little daughter dead. victims of poison gas and his home heap or ruins. The country all around GhAnt. the rich and beautiful cultivated fields and pastures, the picturesque villages ot Hansbeke, Landegeme, Ievele, Lac them. Saint Martin and Tronchiennes present a horrible sight of devasta- tion and havoc. Not a ChurGh was spared from destruction.
 Amongst the civilian population hiding in the cellars there have beer A great many deaths from oaS 97 ir | the village of Hansbele alone. A DOT
 tion of the population who had fec from their homes during the fightine
 and bombardment found on their re | turn mere ruins and debris-trees haC l been cut down, houses ransacked fur 1 niture smashed to pieces, fields de vastated.
 | Prom these facts one may appre ] ciate how hypocritical are the human | itarian propositions and protestation | of the German government
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-07
SMITH HOLDS LEAD
 OF 12.oO0 OVER WHITMAN

New York, Nov 6-Alfred E. Smith, democratic candidate for governor, was maintaining a lead of 12,0O0 over Governor Whitman, his republican op- ponent in the race for governor, late tonight, with only 51 districts missing out of the total of 7,230 in the state
 The districts lacking were in remote rural sections upstate and although they are normally republican it seem ed impossible that they could wipe out MT. Smiths advantage. The vote stood Smith 981,242, Whitman 9T4 S73
 While Governor Whitman spent the day in conference with the chairman Of the, state committee and other re- publican leaders, Mr. Smith went to Syracuse with Eeveral attorneys and 1 advisers to discuss the situa ton with State Chairman Kellogg: It was evil dent both party organizations were 1 preparing for emergencies.
 l It seemed probable tonight that even 1 if MT. Smith maintained his small lead | on the face of the unofficial returns, the republicans would not concede the defeat of Governor Whitman until af- l ter the ballots had been officially can vassed. | The democrats in this city professed | confidence that their candidates ad-
 vantage would not be materially re- duced but asserted that even if it was
 cut to a smaller figure he would be | pulled through by the soldier vote.
 i The republicans conceded the defeat
 of Lieutenant Governor Edward Schoeneck of Syracuse( who sought
 reelection, by Harry C. Walker of Binghamton. The fact that MT
 Schoeneck of Syracuse, who sought
 man was attributed by republicans tC
 his having entered the army.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-07
TENDENCY OF PRICES
 CONTINUE UPWARD

Washington, Nov. 6.-Despite peace prospects prices generally through out the United States are showing tendency toward further upward movement" according to the federal reserve boards monthly review today Of business conditions as reported by agents m each federal reserve dis trict. Increases are particularly mo- ticeable in commodity lines not affect eG by the governments price-fixlng programme.
 Many manufacturers and other pro dUcers are reported following a con- scrvative course by keeping only small stocks on hand, in preparation for new business conditions after the war.
 Rising prices and credit imitation, tEc board says, must be opposed by strictly personal economy. Despite war economy propaganda, it appears, says the board, that many classes Of the population are still spending their current incomes as freely as ever, not withstanding the fact that prices to- ddy are at record figure, because they have not yet embraced the na- tional duty to save as personal obli- edtlon."
 The marked reduction in the recent output of clothing materials, shoes and other articles of personal use indicate the board said that civilians in few months may have great difficulties in getting these goods.
 l Banking conditions are reported about as satisfactory as could be ex- l pected under the circumstances | Building operations are practically
 stationary. General business activity is reported by practically all reserve i agents.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-07
NEW ENGLAND MEN IN
 CANADIAN CASUALTY LIST

Ottawa, Ont, Nov. 6.-v-The Canadian casualty list issued tonight contains the following names of New England men:
 Killed in action: H, Gray, Boston; E. Elston, Lowell, Mass; D. A. Ferguson, Cambridge, Mass; C. H. Gilhooley, Providence, R. l.; P. E. King, Lynn Mass.
 Died of wounds: F. W. Frank, Rox- bury, Mass.
 Wounded and missing: A. M. Shaw Providence R. l.
 Ill: J. H. Strickland, Brighton Mass; J. Gullins Boston; J. Caron Lowell, Mass.
 Gassed: J. Quay, Manchester, x. H
 Missing: F. F. Beaupre, Lynn Mass. k. C. Collins, Haverhill, Mass; T. Sheehan, Lawrence, Mass; E Basean, Manchester, N. H.; R. F. Bell Lynn, Mass; J. Macdonald, Hartford Conn.,; D. Macdonald, Stoneham Mass
 Wounded: G. P. Griggs. Somerville Mass; H. T. Moore, Patten Me; Lane, Cambridge, Mass; F. J. Magur Till, Roxbury, Mass; c. G. Cameron | Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-07
UPHEAVAL FoRESHADoWED IN
 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

Washington, Nov. 6.-The political overturning which takes from the democrats control of the house of representatives foreshalows an up heaval in national legislative affairs, changes in powerful com-iittee chair manships and a situation confronting President Wilson which in a measure parallels thar confronting President Taft in the midst of his administra- ton. The situation also is analogous to that faced by President Cleveland at the beginning of his first term.
 Since, by the system of committee control which prevails in the house, all legislation and the practically un-
 limited powers for investigation of
 governmental affairs lies within the
 initiative anl control of the majority,
 the possibilities are obvious. They
 will be increased if the final returns for the senate assure the republicans
 control there.
 First comes the question of the speakership, a place which many statesmen and politicians have de- clared is second only to the presiden-
 cy in importance. Representa- tive Mann of Illinois, the republican leader, would on the basis of his position, be the logical candidate of the majority, but that is complicated by several factors, one of which has been MT. Mann's continued health. There are also some factional differences to be | considered. Representative Gillette of ! Massachusetts, actually Nr. Mann's senior in point of service, has been | acting republican leader and is to be
 reckoned' with in the. calculations for 1 the speakership. There has also been ! some talk of Representative Long G11 gc i son in law. as a candidate upon whom the republicans could unite.
 | Next in importance is the leader ship of the democrats vixen they be- ] come the minority party after March 1 next. As chairman of the ways and means committee Representative | Kitchin of North Carolina now is the
 democratic floor leader. He is expect | ed to be supplanted in both places by | Representative Joseph w. Fordney of l Michigan, one of the old republican | wheel horses, upon whom will fall a | very important part in carrying out 1 with the trea sury department the gov- | ernment's financial progra ume for the | remainder of the war. This will pre- sent a situation where q republican house, and possibly serate. will be l dealing with a democratic secretary of the treasury on immense fnancia | questions in which they fundament- ally may be iL disagreement. At least
 two more great Liberty loans are tC
 be provided for and no ore can esti-
 mate the need for further var taxa
 tion after the end of the fiscal year
 which the pending war revenue bil
 is framed to cover.
 Speaker Clark was minority leadel before the democrats came into con trol The question to he decided i: i: whether Mr Kitcnin is to step dowr from that place in the new congress } to give way for MT. Clark or whetfle,
 the speaker will be obliged to talk, places in tha usual run Of committee } assignments.
 [ There are in the house several com , mittees which have power to investi ] gate expenditures of the executive de
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-07
ITALIAN MISSION TO
 VISIT UNITED STATES

Rome, Monday, Nov. 4--Francesco Nitti, minister of the treasury, who, during the absence at Versailles of Premier Orlando and Foreign Minis ter Sonnini has been acting head of the government, has named a parli- amentary mission to proceed immedi- ately to the United States. The mis- sion is composed of Senator William Marconi Senator Ruffini. president of the Italo American Uniorl, Senator General Pallolio, who was for a time minister of munitions, and Prince Lanza di Scalea, formel under sec retary for foreign affairs.
 Wishing to show the appreciation of Italy for the part the United States is taking in the war, the mission will be the bearers of gifts for President Wilson, the American congress and the city of New York, consisting of rare and original codices of Chris topher Columbus, Amerigo Vespucci and, Giovanni da Nerrazano.
 The codices of Da Verrazzano, who explored the coast of North America from North Carolina Q Newfound- l land in 1524, discovering New York Bay, are especially Interesting as they refer to his American explora- = i tions The codices will be presented in artistic cases with special inscriptions
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-07
WILL BE NO ARGUMENT
 OVER TERMS OF ARMISTICE
Arnistice

Washington, Nov. $. - ArmiStlCe terms prepared for Germany by the Supreme War Council soon will be in the hands of German emissar1es now on their way from Berlin to the wes tern front, but the time that must clapse before there is q decision as to their acceptance or rejection prob ably will depend largely upon the powers with which the German dele eltion has been clothed.
 There is nothing here 10 indicate just what authority hos been confer red upon these representatives of the German government. The official an nouncement from Berlin via London | today said: "A German delegation to conclude an armistice and take up peace negotiations has left for the western front" but the language em- plCyed may or may not be significant Officials here have assumed that the German representatives after securing the terms from Marshal Foch will transmit them by telegraph or con vey them personally to the German high command in the field, for it is understood to be the purpose in the present case. as was done with Aus tria, Bulgaria and Turkey, to deal with the armistice as purely a m1li- i tary issue between the military con-
 
 | mands.
 Should this procedure be followed i It is regarded here as probable that several days may elapse while the German general staff, now nominally at least subordinate to the civil gov l ernment, can consider the conditions laid down and reach decision. There can be no argument as to the terms no matter how harsh they may ap- l to tIN left to Germany is to accept or reJect them. Meantime Marshal Foch is eX- pected to continue the pressure or the Teutonic armies which now threat ems their safety along q 200 mile front
 No announcement has yet beer made when the terms Of the arnis- tice would be made public. Theil publication very probably will be de layed until Germany, has req ched z decision with regard to their accept ance or rejection
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-07
(By The Associated Press.)

Deserted by all her former allies. her great military machine in the process of destruction by the on slaughts of the entente allied armies, her dream of world domination rudely dissipated, Germany begs for cessa- ton of hostilities notwithstanding the hard terms she knows she must pay.
 Scarcely had the decision of the supreme war council at Versailles with regard to a cessation of hostili- ties with Germany been made public than Germany was speeding emissarles to Foch to learn what the commander in-chiefs terms are to be.
 Meantime in France and Flanders the enemy forces are being given no rest. Along the whole battle line in France the British, French and Amer ican troops have made further mate rial gains and reclaimed numerous towns and villages. Thousands more of Germans have been taken prisoner on all the sectors under attack. Gen. orally the enemy forces are in slow retreat, nevertheless at some points they are offering sharp resistance, particularly against the Americans in the Mouse river region and the French in the old Argonne sector.
 The latest gains of the British on the western side of the battle front have been productive of the capture of several towns of great importance, the gaining of more territory east of the Scheldt canal where the Canadi- ans are on the attack, and in the talk ing Of several railway functions of high strategic value.
 Along the Mouse the Americans continue steadily to push forward and at last accounts were almost at the gates of Sedan, dominating point on he German line of communication to the east. the taking of which will greatly hamper the Germans in their efforts to clear out that portion of the sack from the region east of St. Quen- tin to the north Of Rheims. Both east and west of the river the Germans have stiffened their resistance mate rially against the men from overseas using large numbers of machine guns and gas in great quantities in an en- deavor to impede their progress.
 To the west of the American sectors the Germans near Bethel are holding a bridgehead to protect their retiring armies east and west. In doing, SO however. they are forming a dangerous salient in which capture is likely if the French break through. Numerous ad-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-07
RESULTS OF ELECTIONS
 IN MANY STATES
Iowa.

Des Moines. Iowa, Nov. e.-Govern- or ". L. Harding, republican, was reelected yesterday in one of the closest gubernational contests in Iowa in recent years, returns tonight show ed He defeated Claude R. Porter, dem ocrat, by approximately 12,000 votes. Returns from, 2,061 precincts out of 2,348 in the state gave Harding 1S4,- 692 and Porter 152. .5S6.
 Republicans triumphed in all inn portant contests, re-electu,g United States Senator Kenyon and choosing all eleven congressman. q gain of one.
 Missouri.
 St. Louis, Nov 6.--Iucomplete re- turns received indicated the election of, Selden F. Spencer, republican, by a plurality of 10000 votes over Form CT Governor Joseph W. Folk to fill the unexpired term of United States Senator Stone and the reelection by LOGO votes of Speaker Champ Clark, who was reported defeated last night. The defeat of the statewide prohibi- tion amendment by 10000 was also in dicated.
 Indiana.
 Indianapolis, Nov. 6.-,J. W. Dunbar, republican, has defeated Representa- tive w F. Cox, democra-, for re-elec- tion in the Third Indiana Congress- ional district, according 10 unofficial ! returns tabulated here late today. Idaho. Boise. Idaho. Nov 6. - With two thirds of the vote counted for United | States senator tonight, Frank R. Gooding, republican. leads Senator John F. Nugent by 100 votes. E Colorado.
 | Denver, Col, Nov. 6.-Rcturns to. night cut down the lead of Lawrence | c. Phipps and Oliver Y. Shoup, re- | publican candidates for Halted States senator and governor, to C459 and 13,00O, respectively, but with only S15 sparsely settled precincts missing out 1 of 1,532 in the state, roth seemed certain of election by substantial l pluralities.
 Columbus. O., Nov. 6--The drys as- stunned the lead in the prohibition con- test late this afternoon after receiv- ing the returns from numerous dry counties. With 1925 precincts heard | from. the vote was: For 3S1, ,425; against 37S,059.
 Oklahoma.
 Oklahoma City, Okla Nov. 6- Complete returns from more than half the state indicate the reelection of United States Senator Robert l.. Owen by a plurality of 5000. Re ports are slow on the suffrage amend ment and it may be several days be. fore results are known.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-07
NEWBERRX HAS MARGIN
 OF 5000 VOTES ON FORD

Detroit, Mich, Nov. 6-Lieutenant Commander Truman H. Newberry, re- publican, increased his lead slightly over Henry Ford, democrat, in the race for the United States senate sas additional returns became available this afternoon. With several counties still to hear from, Newberry's margin was 5000.
 It was declared at democratic head quarters this afternoon that the official count probably would be required to determine the result of the race.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-07

partments. DurHing control of the democratic majority the republicans have been poWerless to. compel in VestIgatlon Of things which they have attacked. In control of those commit tees, which ill times of Feace are of practically a0 importance. the field Tor investigation of the democratic administrations by d republican house is thrown wide open almost on the eve of the next presidential election.
 The republicans, of course, do not come into their position of advantage until the meeting of tho new con- gress, which will be the first Monday Ill December, 1919, unless President Wilson shoull call it in extraordinary l session sooner. The present demo- | cratic congress expires by limitation .uI1ch ;, 1919.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-07
TO DIMINISH SUBSTITUTES
 USED IN WHEAT BREAD

Washington, Nov 6.-Plans to di- minish by January 1 the percentage of substitutes used in wheat bread in all lied countries and the United States are being discussed by the Inter-al- lied Food Council in London. The re- dUction if decided upon. statement issued by the food administration to- night said. would be a direct result of the Austrian armistice
 "The change in the war situation, however, does not alter the totals of food demands upon the United States, said the food administration, but in fact will increase our load and there fore there will be increased demands for economy"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-07
POINTS OCCUPIED BY
 ITALIANS BEFORE ARMISTICE

Washington, Nov. ,. = Important points occupied by Italian troops be- fore the armistice with Austria be- came effective are disclosed in an off, cial Rome despatch today. announc- ing that movements agreed upon in the armistjce are now taking place. Among the places occupied are Slu- derino in Val Venosta. the Mendoll pass, the narrows of Salorno in the .tdige valley, Levico in the Val Su- gana, Fiera di Primiero in Valcismon, Pontebba, Plezzo. Tolmino, Gorizia,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-07
OHIO IN THE LIST OF
 PROHlSITION STATES

Columbus, O., Nov. 6.-Ohio has en- tered the fast growing column of states where intoxicating liquors can not be ssold or purchased, the S0,000 leads that the vets had obtained yes
 terday being overcome by reutrns rom rural counties today.
 With a little more than $50 precincts missing. Governor Cox, democrat, has established a lead of 17,76S over Frank E. Willis, republican, and the latter has conceded his opponents re-elec- tion Returns to the secretary of states office today however, indicated that the state house would have df- vided body, as almost the entire state republican ticket has been elected.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-07
SIX YEAR SENTENCE FOR
 POSING AS AN U. 8, OFFICER

Boston, Nov. 6.-John Thibeault of Holvoke was sentenced in the federal court today to serve six years Tn the penitentiary at Atlanta for posing as an officer of the United States army and collecting money under false pre- tences from families of men in the service.
 Thibeault, who was on parole from the Concord reformatory, confessed that he had obtained money from mothers of soldiers by telling them their sons were sick and would be sent to their homes if money was given him to provide civilian clothes for them to wear while returning to America.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-07
JURYMAN HAD BET ON
 VERDICT OF MURDER TRIAL

Montpelier, Vt, Nov. GA wager placed on the outcome of a murder trial by a member of the jury before he was drawn on the panel resulted today in the Vermont supreme court awarding new trial to Robert War ren of St. Albans, who was found guilty last year of the murder of Jen- nie Hemingway. Warren was a sol dier at Fort Ethan Allen at the time of his arrest and was tried in Frank Xz county.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-07
CLAUDE TAYLOR OPERATING
 NEAR NORTHAMPTON. MASS

Northampton, Mass, Nov. 6.-That Claude Taylor who escaped Oct 25 from the Connecticut state prison at Wethersfield, is operating in this vii cinity, is the belief of State Detective JJoseph B. Daily of this city, who said today that Taylor had been identified beyond doubt by men in Leverett, where he formerly worked, and where he ie declared to have appeared with in a day or two.
 Several store burglaries have oc- cured in Leverett within a few days in which money and eatables have been taken, and these are laid to Tay- Tor. The postoffice and general store in Whately also were burglarized Sun day night and the authorities believe this to be Taylor's work The police in this vicinity have been ordered tc watch for the man.