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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-11-01

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Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-26
STATEMENT BY LEON TRoTzKY,
 BoLSHEVlk MINISTER OF WAR

Amsterdam, Aug. 25.-Leon Trotzky, the Bolshevik minister of war and marine, in a proelamation published in the Krasnaya Gazetta, August 23, characterizes the statements that tEe allied troops were landed in Siberia to protect the trans Siberian railway as a lie. according to a despatch re- ceived here from Berlin. The procla nation of Trotzky follows:
 ITO all: When in April preparations were being made for a Japanese land ing in Nladivostok, the Japanese gen. eral staff informed the cabinets of the allies that danger threatened the Si- berian railway from German and Aus trian prisoners. l thereupon sent American and British officers from Moscok to the Siberian railway, who were obliged officially to confirm that all statements regarding the railway being in danger were idle gossip. This fact is known to Ambassador F'ran- cis. Now that the intervention of the allies is an accomplished fact, the American government has supported the Japanese lie.
 According to the American state ment, the object of the intervention of the allies is to help the Czecho- Slo walks against risings of German ant Austrian prisoners of war. This is 5 lie, just as was the Japanese state ment regarding the menace to the Si- | berian railway by the Germans
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-26
REVOLUTIONS BREAK OUT
 IN VARIOUS PARTS OF RUSSIA

Amsterdam, Aug. 25.-The big coun- ter revolutionary movement which re- gently broke out in Moscow was or ganized to prevent the despatch of troops to the CzechoS Slocak front, ac- cording to the Bolshevik newspaper Izvestia of Moscow. The movement, the newspaper adds. was directed by General Alexieff, former commander in-chief of the Russian army. Eight leaders of the counter revolution and including the former commander of the Eighty Sixth Rifle Regiment, were arrested and executed.
 Moscow newspapers report revolu- tionary movements in the provinces of of Vologda, Vladimir, Vyatka and Orel and say that they were sanguin arily repulsed At Dinni, in Orel, 3oG White Guards were killed. At Petro- grad twenty persons, including the officers of Krasneye- -Selo, regiment were executed Three members of g foreign mission also were put tc death.
 The Russian newspaper Pravda de- mands the arrest of the entire bour. geOiSie
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-26
Rv The Associated Press.)


 Notwithstanding the fact that the Germans have brought up strong re- Inducements ons both wings of the battle front, the British and French forces everywhere have beaten off the enemy and continued their victorious progress.
 Many additional towns have been captured by Field Marshal Haig's men ir the north, while the French have successfully overcome obstacles plac sd in their way and reached territory north of Soissons which adds further 10 the danger of the Germans in the Noyon sector and to their line run hing eastward from Soissons to Rheims
 All along the front from Arras to the Somme the Germans are being Sriven pack gradually to the old Hin denburg line by the British. Along the Somme the enemy is being harassed well to the east of Bray, while farther north strong counter attacks have been repulsed and the town of MametZ the MametZ Wood, Martinpuich, Le Sars and Le Barque have been captured.
 n is around Bapaume that the Ger mans are keeping up their strongest efforts to hold back the tide that is surging against them, but the Brit tsh are continuing to make slight gains daily in the progress of surrounding he town which seemingly soon must he evacuated. The taking of Le Sars and Le Barque appears to be fore runner of this eventuality. Le Barque Is only two and three quarters miles southwest of Bapaume.
 Everywhere except directly south of Bapaume. the British are well across the Bapaume Albert road. and north of the town they are fast press Ing forward toward the HindenhurG line. Unofficial reports have placed
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-26
1s3 NAMES APPEAR IN
 LATEST CASUALTY LIST

Washington, Aug. 25.-The following casualties are reported by the Com manding General of the American Ex- peditionary Forces:
 Killed in action, 46; missing in ac- ton, 32; wounded severely, 46; died of wounds, 19; died from accident and other causes. 1; wounded, degree un- determined, 3S; prisoner, 1; total 1S3.
 The following named are men from the New England states:
 Killed in Action.
 Sergeant Simeon L. Nickerson, War ren Ave, Middlesboro, Mass.
 Privates-Ernest $. Odams, SOP Main St. Maiden Mass; Frank J, Downs 1906 E. Main St, Waterbury, Conn; James J. Mccarthy, Il Seaview Ave, Maiden. Mass; Michael Ronanuk, 156 Barrie St., Stoughton, Mass.
 Died of Wounds.
 Privates-David Friedman, Union vile, Conn.
 Wounded Severely.
 Corporals.-John H. Glazebrook, 23i Gravel Creek oad, Medford. Mass; Maurice W. Pond, Lincoln Me; liar ry J. Anderson, 10 Arnold St., Vii liamstoWn, Mass.
 Privates-Timothy Flaherty, GA Summer St.. Holyoke, Mass; Clarenc, A McNeill, 93 Maplewood Ave Gloucester, Mass; Harry Danie Matute, Beacon St. Highwood Conn.,, Patrick L. Bullock, 61 Marke St, Cambridge, Mass. Wounded Degree Undetermined.)
 Private Arthur c. Burke, West Fal mouth, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-26
GERMANS ALONG THE RHINE
 ARE EXPECTING AN INVASION

London, August 25.-The German population along the Rhine expects an allied invasion, in the opinion of a Dutch woman of German descent, which has just returned to Amsterdam from visiting relatives in a small vil- lage near Bonn on the Rhine. In a ratement to the Amsterdam corre- Spondent of the Daily Express she laid:
 The impression gathered from what ! saw and heard in Germany was one sf real despair. In spite of what the newspapers say or do not say, the Ger nan retirement in the west is making he worst possible impression, espe- ,ially along the Rhine. The people here know that they will be the first .o be hit if the allies ever come.
 The idea that German soils is to re- main inviolate to the last has disap- peared completely and on the Rhine everybody expects a foreign invasion sooner or later. Many families are preparing to leave for central Ger. many.
 The ravages of allied aircraft art simply terrific. When you read There was some material damage, It means that whole streets were torr up with a heavy casualties list to com plete the picture"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-26
GERMANS TALK OF PEACE
 TO AVERT AN INVASION

American Forces on the Vesle front, Saturday. Aug 24.-(By The As sociated' Press.)-Prisoners taken to- day by American troops in the region of Chateau du Diable, to the west of Fismes, said they had been ordered to keep in constant contact with the Americans along the Vesle river The German retreat north of the Marne river had been carried out in an or derly manner. they declared, hence German soldiers believe it to have been premeditated and a tactical manoeuvre intended to eliminate an awkward salient.
 The general impression among the German soldiers the prisoners said, was now that so many powers had combined against Germany, that it was not possible for Germany to Yin vet the entente allies never would be able to enter Germany because the Ger mans had seen too much of the de struction in France to permit of Ger many suffering in a similar manner, |, The prisoners said Germany would i be defended to the last man. If that did not suffice an immediate peace
 must avert an invasion. The Germans admitted that the Americans had | fought with freshness and enthusi- aSm
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-26
GERMAN PRISONERS NOT so
 ARROGANT AS THEY WERE

British Army Headquarters, Aug. 25.-The demeanor of hundreds of man officers taken prisoners recently is in striking contrast with the atti- tude of officers captured during the British retreat last spring. Then Ger man officer prisoners were arrogant and meant to crush the British to earth, but now they ore depressed and very anxious. They appear very will ing to talk and the tenor of their con versation may be summed up as fol- lows:
 They say Germany entered the war with enthusiasm, but this long since has disappeared and the struggle now has become on economic one with Great Britain.
 They admit that Germany is in a virtually hopeless condition, both eco nomically and from the man power point of view and ask whether Great Britain cannot now consider Germany sufficiently reduced to be no longer q dangerous trade rival or whether the allies intend to crush her altogether In the latter case, they say Germany will be forced to fight to the last but they make no effort to conceal theil impression of what this means for the l fatherland.
 | disposition to evacuate Belgium anC northern France and even negotiate for the retention or evacuation of Al sace-Lorraine. They are generally unanimous il agreeing that annexations thus fo made and the Brest-Litovsk peaCs
 treaty were great mistake but thinl
 they cannot withdraw from Russia il the present condition of affairs there l They are aware that the Americal
 army now has assumed very formid
 able proportions and there is a gen
 eral admission of the seriousness o
 this factor
 The submarine campaign they can
 not refer to without gestures of i'm patience.
 | Captured non commissioned officer
 attribute recent German defeats to tn inefficiency of their air service an,
 more especially to the inexperienc and lack of stamina of the latest re 1 cruits who are most inadequately drill
 ed and trained and who are physical | iy incapable of sustaining the heav, strain of defensive warfare. The mer | presence of these new recruits, the | say, produces in company demoraliz ing effects upon the older men becaus | it indicates to what straits German must be reduced to employ such poo aterial
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-26
TURKS ARE GIVING INTERNED
 AMERICANS GOOD TREATMENT

Washington. Aug. 25.-Officers and enlisted men of the U. s. S. Scorpion, lnterned at Constantinople by the Turkish government since April II, 1917, are being accorded excellent treatment and all are in good health, the navy department announced to- night upon receipt of a report through the Swiss legation at Constantinople. The report, which tells of the condi- tions of living of the three officers and efty-six men of the Scorpions crew, was the first detailed word received since the gunboat was interned for failure to leave Turkish waters before the twenty -four hour period expired.
 The crew of the Scorpion receive wholesome and abundant food, the re- port states. Football games on the drill grounds of the Turkish minister of marine, visits under escort to Con stantinople, daily newspapers and books are allowed the Americans. A healthier anchorage for the Scorpion has been provided and men have been permitted to visit dentists in the city
 The men are reported to be content ed, their only requests as found - the Swedish officials being more news trom home and more shore leave.
 The an1 ancement of the navy gives for the first time the names of the meT lnterned. The officers are:
 Lieutenant Leman L. Rabbit Houghton N. Y. Lieutenant Com mandeTs James c. Omelvena, Weston ". Va; and John F. Huddlestone Geneva Fla.
 The enlisted men include:
 D. H. Barnes Parsons, Pa: J. B Denight, Delanco, x. J.; G. L. Dickera hoof, Philadelphia; B. Douglass, II Blackhall St., New London, Conn. R ". Earle, Brighton, Mass. NJ. F. Gais CT, Providence R. l.; B. W. Jeffris Chester, Pa; T. Miskell. Bayonne, N l.; J. F. O'Neill. Jersey City, N. J. L. s. Rifenberg, Athens, Pa.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-26
BRITISH MAKE PROGRESS
 IN SURROUNDING BAPAUM|EE.
British and French Continue to Advance Notwithstanding That the Germans Have Brought Up Strong Reinforce mer1ts on Both Wings of the Battle Front.

the British in the outskirts of BuI1e court, which is just west of the old line.
 Since last Wednesday the British have taken more than 17,o0o prison CTS, and large numbers of guns and great quantities of supplies also have fallen into their hands. Some of the prisoners taken have been identified as coming from Austro-Hungarian units.
 The Germans are launching strong counter attacks against the French be- tween the Disc and Ailette rivers. in an endeavor to hold back GeneCal Mangin's army which is th3aatening the entire German front in this re- zion. Here also the Germans have been reinforced by troops from the dual monarchy. North of SoisSons in the region of Bagneux, the French have made further progress eastward and now are abreast the railroad line run ming from Soissons to Laon. A con- siderable number of additional pris- oners have fallen into French hands
 As yet there has been no movement by the Germans along the Vesle river to indicate that retirement toward the Aisne is in immediate prospect The Americans and French in this region continue to heavily shell the enemy's back areas.
 Farther east. in the Vosges region the Americans are keeping up their patrol activity against the enemy The Americans also are busily engag- ed in bombing German points behind the line. Thirty eight bombs were dropped from ailplanes on Conf1ans Saturday and ten direct hits were scored. Considerable fighting in the air also is taking place. one Ameri- can airman apparently having dispos- l ed of two German Fokkers and two other Americans each sending dowr l one enemy plane.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-26
SEVEN MEN KILLED ON H
 UNITED STATES TRANSPORT

An Atlantic Port, Aug. 25-Seven men were killed and a number are said to have been injured by the bursting of a steam pipe on an Amer ican transport lying at a dock here Fourteen coal passers. it was said were in. the auxiliary coal room of the ship when the explosion occurred. Sev- en of them were so badly scaided that when rescuers made their way to the room they were dead.
 The naval authorities declined to give any information concerning the cause of the accident, and no report was made to the police. The transport, which is said to have been one of the largesct and most pop ular of the German liners before it was taken over by the government, has been in the harbor for some time
 undergoing repairs.
 IL was lG ter reported that four men
 of the naval reserve had been trapped in a steam filled section of the hold | and killed. In the absence of an off1-
 cial report the story could not be con- | frmed. | The transport was about to sail it
 was stated, with supplies and men for
 France.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-26
U. s. IS ESTABLISHING
 A CREDIT WITH SPAIN

Madrid, Aug. 25.-El Liberal today announced that negotiations were pro ceeding for d commercial loan between Spain and the United States.
 Spain" the newspaper declared lis opening credit of 300, 0,o0e, 900 or 500,o00, 900 pesetas, the United States giving as a guarantee the signatures of American firms exporting cotton to Spain. With this credit the United States will be able to purchase in Spain some of the products necessary for it's army in France, without the necessity of changing dollars into pe- setas and thus avoiding the reduction in exchange.
 Ambassador Willard and other American officials have had several interviews with the members of the Spanish government and it is decided that the basis of an agreement has been reached. The interest payable on the loan has been the subject of discussion, the United States object ing to pay per cent. America offers to pay the balance remaining of the loan in Mexican gold on the day ot | liquidation"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-26
IRISH NATIONALIST LYNCH q
 IS RECRUITING A RRIGAbE

Dublin, Aug. 25.-Colonel Arthur Llnch, nationalist member of parlia- ment for West Clare, and Captain James O'Grady. labor member of par lament for Leeds. summoned a meet ing in the square opposite the recruit ing offices here Saturday evening to hear their appeal for recruits to fight front.
 An enormous crowd, composed mostly of Sim Feiners, continualiy in terrupted' the speakers, who faced ! their audiences for an hour urging the special claims of France and the nited States on freedom -lovine lrlshmen. The statements of the speakers were received with jeers. At the conclusion of the meeting the crowd cheered for the Sim Fein lead CTS and sang Sim Fein songs.
 Colonel Lynch, in an interview with the Associated Press, said be believed that before the campaign ended many
 of those who had jeered would join 1 the colors.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-26
SITUATION BETWEEN SPAIN
 AND GERMANY IS CRITICAL

London, Aug. 25.-German newspa- pers received in Denmark affirm that the situation between Spain and Ger many is critical, but they agree that Germany cannot make concessions with regard to her submarine war fare, says despatch tothe Exchange Telegraph from Copenhagen.
 The Taeglische Rundschau admits the beginning of conflict which may affect the position of both Mexico and Argentina. The complaints of Spain mea1 an admission in favor of the en- tente powers" says this newspaper land Spains threat means a step away from the path of neutrality de- sired by the Spanish people. The Span ish note must be considered by the German people as an unfrierdly act
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-26
ALLEGED MURDERER
 ARRESTED IN TOLEDO

New York. Aug. 25.-Migudich H. Mehitarian, alleged murderer of Gull ladi Guldenkian, wealthy New York rug merchant. and Schopi Guldenkian, his nephew. on July 23, was arrested tonight in Toledo. Ohio, according to telegram received here by the po- lice. Mehitarian had been traced i through Boston and Chelsea, Mass. Hartford, Conn.,, and Providence, R. I.
 According to the police, Mehitarian, who had been employed as porter in Guldenkian's store for twenty years, shot the two men when he was dis charged.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-26
MONTHLY REPORT OF THE
 AMERICAN RED CROSS

Paris, Aug. 24.-The American Red Cross has supplied 1,l0O,O0 surgical dressings to the American wounded durlng the past month twelve hospi-
 tals are being operated: four new hos
 pItals are being built and conva1es- cent homes have been established at
 bIarritz and other places. The
 monthly report made public today shows also that the canteen service has supplied O,00O meals and a mil lion hot drinks to the wounded. to whom 100000 cigarettes also have been distributed
 The American Red Cross Is now operating farms for the convalescent. aSgregating 249 acres. The report dealing with supplies shows that each i division of the army receives 2,50o [ daily papers and 300 weekly ma ga .
 zines. Loans to 362 newly commis- stoned army officers have been made
 tC assist them in buying equipment.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-26
5RAWL IN FORESTVlLLE
 RESULTS IN MURDER

Bristol. Conn, Aug. 25.--During a brawl in Forestville early today, in which four men took part, Mike La goni was killed and Stephen Minurski received a knife wound. The latter and Guiseppi Christofaro are being held without bail by the Bristol po- lice, who are searching for Charles Drunvik, the fourth man.
 The police learned of the murder when Christofaro told them that the body of his friend Lagoni was lying ill a street in Forestville. Minurski when taken into custody, declared that Lagoni stabbed him and that Drunvik killed .Lagoni with heavy stone. All four men live in East Bris- fol
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-26
COLOGNE GAZETTE IS
 DECElVlNG ITS READERS

Amsterdam Aug. 25.-After sum- marking the recent fighting on the western front where, he declared, the entente allies everywhere had failed to attain their object of breaking through the German lines, the Berlin correspondent of the Cologne Gazette. in an attempt to reassure his readers regarding the outcome of the battles, concludes his article as follows:
 These tremendous failures on all parts of the front give the German command and their troops reason to look forward with entire confidence to the further heavy battles which are expected. The fact that after the heavy bat5.es an unobserv- ed withdrawal has been possible shows in the clearest manner that the Ger man command is master of the sit nation and has retained freedom of decision in all these battle days"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-26
Big Measures Before
 Congress This Week

Washington, Aug. 25.-Enactment of the man power bill extending army draft ages to Is and 45 years; launch ing of the $8,000,O0O 900 war tax meas ure in the house and probably definite action on national prohibition during the war are the war legislation meas ures scheduled during the week.
 Passed yesterday by the house in virtually the form submitted by the administration, the draft bill will be transferred tomorrow to the senate, reported by the senate military com mittee with its work or fight" and other more minor amendments and substituted in the senate for the meas ure which has been under debate there. Passage by the senator tomorrow or Tuesday, quick agreement in con- ference and transmission to President | Wilson before the week end is the course planned for the bill.
 The revenue bill is to be completed tomorrow by the house ways and means committee formally introduced in the house Thursday and called uH for initial consideration on the follow | ing Monday. Its passage in the lower body by September 15 generally is eX- 1 pected. To expedite senate considera- tion Chairman Simmons of the senate finance committee plans meeting laIe l this week to set date to begin hear ings on the house draft of the meas ure. Ten days of senate committee hearigs are planned and passage O the bill by the senate early in No vember is hoped for.
 Sharp contests are expected in tht senate tomorrow on the principa amendments to the man power bill affecting youths under 21 and tn, work or fight" proposal. Defeat O all amendments designed to raise tn
 minimum age of IS or to defer ser vice on those eunder 21 generally i < predicted. The consensus of leaders opinion, however is that the ''worl
 or fight" amendment will be retaine,
 in the bill and sent to conferenc
 where it will form the principal con l l.