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Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-14
DEPRECATES ATTITUDE
 OF BRIDGEPORT STRIKERS

Washington, Sept. 13. Declaring that the striking machinists at Bridge port, Conn, had furnished the first instance where organized labor had refused to comply with an award of the War Labor Board and that their attitude was "to be regretted" Frank Morrison, secretary of the American Federation of Labor, in statement today, censured the men and said he assumed they would follow. the avice of the president and go back to work Frank P. Morrison, secretary of the American Federation of Labor in a statement tonight said the action of the machinists at Bridgeport lis to be deeply regretted'' and added that this was the first instance where members of organized labor have failed to com | ply with an award by tine National 1 War Labor Board.
 ''The refusal,' said Mr. Morrison.
 "of the machinists of Bridgeport to
 abide by the award made through the 1 machinery of the National War Labor Board. and their further refusal to heed the advice and instructions of l President Johnson, of their interna- tional organization to return to work i is to be deeply regretted.
 The officers of the international or
 ganizations have without exception insisted upon all agreements entered
 into-whether with the government or private concerns - being compiled with.
 While there have been a number
 Of employers who have absolutely re-
 fused 10 submit their grievances to the
 War Labor Board. and the Bethlehem
 Steel Company and others have re- fused to comply with the award of the
 War Labor Board, this is the first
 instance that has been brought to my attention where the members of organ , ized labor have failed to comply with
 an award of the War Labor Board
 even though the award or decision did not reach their expectations. Failure of local unions of interna . :, tionals to follow the advice and in
 structions of their duly elected inter national representatives cannot but } bring about a condition that is in op- position to the desires of tke organ
 ized bodies of workers of the United States.
 The machinists after returning to , work upon the request of President Wilson can follow the advice of the l president and make application for a t rehcaring of their case to the War La = bor Board"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-14

Earle C. Rodgers. Danville. Vt.
 William c. Sweeney, Boston: Ran dclph s. Steward. Plainv;ile. Conn: Lionel g. Robinson, East Hampton, Ccnn.; Edward M Pope, Hardwick, Nt.; Frank Nar6wski Derby, Conn; John 4. Minor. 119O Whaliey avenue, New Haven: Burnett A. Herdman, Middletown. Conn; Einar ! Turning, Middletown, Conn.,; Charles Chopper, liam J. ChaDpa Saugatuck, Conn; Pe- ter F, Plant. Quincy Mass; Charles H. McGovern, 143 Henry street, New Haven; Herbert V. Johnson, 10 Count street, New Haven; John F. Cronin, Portland Conn: Harry C. Caverly, Manchester, N H.: William Cardell, Cranston, R. l.; Vincent Allen, Nor walk Conn: Battiste Cuz7::r.-sI Sprinedale, Conn: Enoch H. Doble. Quincy, Mass; Edward J. Murray, Southington, Conn.,; Percival S. Barnes, 604 Second avenue, West Ha- ven, Conn; Tony Carione. Norwalk, Conn; Lester R, Clark, 355 Norton street. New Haven; George J. Me Donald, Roxbury, Mass: Leo 4. Ma her, Dorchester, Mass: Herman r. Moreau. Providence: Michael NJ. Ollie, Pequabuck, Conn: Oliver J. Ouellette, Lyndonville, Vt: Louis Pecerrilo, 15 Auburn street. New Haven: Edward W. Prunier, 24S West Hazel street, New Haven; Daniel E. Sala Wareham, Mass: James Sexton, Bra ttleboro, Vt; Ernesto De Martino, Hartford: Frank SGtcHffe, Fairhaven, Mass; John L. Whalen, Roslindale. Mass: Ellis M Young, Everett, Mass; Howard N1 Elliott street, New Haven: Carl Su- dock. 470 Oak street, New Haven: Adillard Barbeau. DanieIson, Conn; 1 Alfred M. Gesner. HadIyne, Conn.,: Au- gustus H. Chapman, Colchester, Conn. At Camp Saarbrucken: John A. Mur- phy, Amesbury. Mass; Jack Bathgate, Orange, Conn; Thomas F. Barry, Olive street and Grand avenue. New 1 Haven; Joseph P. Leary, Middletown, Conn; Lester Bigelow, 749 Dixwell av- enue, New Haven; William J. Lilly, Southington. Conn,
 At Camp Munster: Antonio J. Gag non, Bristol, Conn.,; Joseph 2. Lagas- zy, Bristol, Cont: Frank L. Johnson | Middletown Conn; Harry F. Thorpe
 PA Hillside avenue, Waterbury Conn; Joseph A. Roach Ridgefeld
 Conn; Arsene Bergeron, Turner Falls | Mass.
 At Camp TucheI: Frank L. Smith
 Revere, Mass: Joseph P. Nolan, Hart tord George D. McHugh, 109 Tyler street, New Haven; Frederick Miller
 Evergreen court. New Haven. Ed
 ward A. Patenaude, S9 Peck avenue | West Haven, Conn; Harold Carlson Dorchester Mass.
 At Camp Darmstadt: Howard N
 Webb, Ansonia Conn; Louis c. Ziegra
 Deep River Conn; Frying A. Dresser
 Bristol, Conn; Merlvin R. Carlson, Ja-
 maica Plain. Mass; Arthur Heon
 Johnsbury, Vt: Arthur s. Johnson. 37i
 Chappell street. New Haven: Newman
 s. Gee, Caribou, Maine; Ernest A
 French. 43 Irvington street, New Ha-
 ven; Paul A. Peterson, Middletown Conn; Harold A. Bergman, 21 Town
 send street, New Haven.
 At Unknown Camps: Richard F
 Metcalf, Winthrop, Mass; William D
 Bell, Quincy, Mass: Howard c. Vier.
 ing, 671 Third avenue. New Haven
 Conn
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-14
] p|R|(ES|DENTACTS SONWARL LABORS|TUATION
Bridgeport Workers Must Return Work be Barred From Government work For a Year and Lose All Claims From Draft Exemption on Occupational Grounds.

Washington, Sept. 13--President Wilson took the war labor situation in hand personally today and ap- piled to "lawless and faithiess en- pioyes" force in keeping with drastic measures which he disclosed had been adopted with his approval in dealing with recalcitrant employers
 Striking machinists and ether war plant workmen at Bridgeport, Conn.,. were informed in a letter addressed directly to them by the president. that they must return to their work and abide by the decision of the war la bor board. or be barred for year from all employment over which the government exercises control, and lose ali claims for draft exemption on oc- cupational grounds.
 At the same time the president an nounced that the plant of the Smith and Wesson Company. or Springneid, Mass, the first employer to Haunt" the rules of the war labor board ap- proved by presidential proclamation, lad been communicated by the war department to be operated for the pe- riod of the war
 In effect, the president gave notice to both employees and employers that no labor controversies will be permit ted to 6tand in the way of tEe pro- l duction of materials needed for win ming the war. The great majority of both employers and workmen is CO., operating heartily with the govern ment. With the broad communicating powers granted by congress, the large measure of control exercised over al rlants doing war work. the operations Of the federal employment service anG the far-rea ching work or fight order
 of the provost marshal general. tht | president is prepared to see that tht few inclined to stand aloof N not in terfere with the output of the indus trial army.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-14
PRESIDENT PROMISES FAIR
 PRICE FOR RAW COTTON

Washington, Sept. 1S - President Wilson announced today that fair price for raw cotton will be fixed if that should be deemed necessary after the committee to be appointed by the war industries board has completed it's inquiry into the general cotton situa- tion
 During the investigation a separate committee of three. soon to be named, will buy cotton for the use of the United States government and the allies at prices to be approved by the president. Since most of the cotton authority is required for war uses this government buying is expected to sta bilize prices.
 The president said that the pur- pose of the investigation to be con ducted by the committee to be named by the war industries board is to de- wise methods for broadening the chan nels of distribution and use of the great stock of low grades of cotton, now practically unmarketable. for eliminating speculation and boarding and apportioning foreign orders.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-14
ALLIED AVlAToRs ARE
 ACTIVE AROUND METZ

London, Sept 13-While the Ameri- can First army was pressing forward through the St Mihiel salient, allied aviators were intensively bombing the German railroads around Metz and Courcelles, according to communi- cation issued by the air ministry to- day. The aviators also attacked the Metz station and transports with good results. The air ministrys statement follows:
 "On the night of Sept. 12-13 in con- junction with the attack of the Ameri- can First army, the railways at Metz Sablon and CourcelIes Gin the western outskirts of Metz) were heavily bomb ed by us with good results.
 The Metz station. searchlights and transports were attacked with machine gun fire.
 On the 18th inst, in favorable weather, operations were continued against the Metz Sablon and other railway functions and enemy trans ports on the battle front. Nearly eight and a half tons of bombs were dropped and good results were ob- served.
 One hostile machine was destroyed. ! Two of our machines are missing"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-14
POLICEMEN
 HAVE GONE ON STRIKE

Cincinanti, O., Sept. 13.-Between the hours of and D. m.. this city was guarded by only 4S policemen, a strike of the guardians of the law here having been declared and carried out when the second shift, which daily re- ports at D. m., failed to put in an appearance.
 At D. m., however six hundred members of the Home guard under the personal command of Colonel Charles F. flake, took command, and the dark drab of the guards greeted the eyes of the pedestrians where the blue of the policeman was accustomed to be seen.
 For several months the policemen have been complaining that they were underpaid, considering the high cost of living, and numerous requests for in creases had been made, but no inti- nation that 9 strike was impending was given until this morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-14
House Passes New
 LibertyLOanMeasure
Exempts From Taxation Bonds up to $3O,OOO on Fourth Issue, $45,OOO oh Previous Issues.

Washington, Sept. 13.-The adminis- trat1on measure designed to stimulate the sale of Liberty bonds by making larger amount of them held by in- dlviduals mad corporations free from federal taxation, was passed tonight by the house without a dissenting vote
 All of the bills important features exempting from income and war ex- cess profits taxation the interest on Liberty bonds up to s30,0O0 of the fourth issue and s45,O00 of previous issues, authorizing regulation of Lib erty bond transactions and increasing war savings stamp authorization from s2.O00,O00,O00 to $4,O00 OOO, ,0OO-were left unchanged by the house.
 The bill now goes to the senate, with prospects of speedy enactment next week. The house spent the en- tire day considering the measure, put ting over the war revenue bill until tomorrow, when general debate will be closed. Leaders plan to begin initial consideration of amendments Monday under a f1ve-minute debate rule.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-14
FIRST RETURNS FROM
 REGISTRATION 13,50o,ooo MEN

Washington. Sept. 13.-First returns today to Provost General Crowder from the second great mobilization yesterday of the nations man power for the war on Germany indicated that at feast 14,000. 900 men had been added to the army reservoir. The estimated number of men between IS and 21 and 32 and 45 years, was 13.50o,000.
 Complete returns from the registra ton of August 24, when youths who had reached their 21st year between that date and June 5. 1918, were called, also was made public today. They showed that 157,963 men had gone in- to the draft reserves, against an es- innate of 15s,011.
 Provost Marshal General Crowder today sent this message to General Pershing:
 The nation responded yesterday with an enrolment which promises to exceed all estimates, thus assuring an uninterrupted flow of man power to the army under your command"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-14
LIVESTOCK MARKETS ARE
 UNDER FEDERAL LICENSE

Washington, Sept. 13. - Operations of packers on livestock markets were adopted subject to federal license in the same manner as other stockyard dealers by a proclamation issued to- day by President Wilson under au- thority of the food control. Licenses must be obtained by September 19.
 Regulatory powers under the proc lamation will be administered by the secretary of agriculture through the Bureau of Markets as are those pre- scribed by the presidents proclama- ton of last June IS under which stock yards firms and dealers were licensed.
 The proclamation issued today pro- vides that all individuals, partnerships. associations and corporations, except those exempted by the food control act and those required to be licensed under the former proclamation, en- gagged in the business of handling, buying, selling or otherwise dealing in live or dead cattle, swine, sheep or goats. or in connection With places, establishments or facilities commonly known as stockyards, now are re- quired to obtain licenses.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-14

port from machinists' unions in Los Angeles, Seattle, New York, Newark and Davenport, Iowa.
 Bridgeport Naehinists' lodge. No 30, has authorized the payment of s1,0oo to the strike committee with instruc- tions that the money be used "to send as many machinists as possible away from Bridgeport
 In another statement tonight Lavit said that so much machinery in local plants had been crippled by the ab- sence of the machinists that more than 30000 workers would be idle, next week Officials of the plants admit there has been some breakdowns of machinery. Lavit also said that it would be impossible for the union men to abide by the decision of President Wilson, as the companies are refusing to take machinists back as old work CTS. Jarvis Williams, vice president of the Remington Arms U. M. c. cor poration, declared that as far as he knew there was no discrimination agains tthe striking machinists.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-14

had forced almost every male between the ages of 16 and 45 to accompany them for service in the German army, they told the secretary.
 The prefect of the tow nassured Secretary Baker that had it not been for the assistance rendered by the American relief committee the resi- dents of the place would have suffered serious privations. The banks Ions ago had been broken into and all the money and papers removed. The in habitants of St. Mlhiel had been forced by the Germans to contribute million francs to the German war treasury.
 Secretary Baker and Generals Per shing and Petain walked through the streets Of the little city talking to the residents, who told them stories of the long months of German occupation. Although the Germans were most open in their outrages immediately prior to their retreat. they had begun their de- predations long ago. Houses had been entered and robbed and when they marched out of St. Mihiel they car ried away great stores of loot taken from almost every house in the place.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-14
WORKMEN
 ARE AIDING AMERICANS

Lisbon, Sept. 1S.-The Portuguese government ras promptly answered General Pershings call and thousands of workmen are being recruited in Portugal for the American forces in France. General Pershing, through Thomas H. Birch, American minister at Lisbon requested permission of the Portuguese. government to recruit in Portugal skilled and unskilled work men in order to release American sol diers now doing that work in France. The Portuguese government promptly consented and as a result thousands of laborers, who are enthusiastic to en- list, are being recruited throughout the country under the supervision of Captain W. ". Dyet and his staff.
 Portugal entered the war March 6, 1916, and since then has trained and equipped an army of more than 125. men for service in France and Africa At the present time the government is actively engaged in training and or ganizing additional forces.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-14
URGE THE PROTECTION
 OF MIGRATORY GAME

New York. Sept 13. - Resolutions urging the protection of migratory game which winters in Central Amer lea and Mexico and calling for an ap- rropriaion of s250 000 by congress for The enforcement of the new treaty with Canada for the protection of wild geese. ducks and other migratory fowl were adopted by the International As Eociaton Of Fish and Game Commits sioners here today.
 The following officers were elected for the next two years: President J. Quincy WIiVi of Kentucky: vice pres ldsnt ". F. Barber. Wisconsin. Mon roe Merrier. Ont. George D. Pratt, of New York. secretary, Carlos Avery, Minnesota; treasurer, John P. Woods, Missouri; executive committee. George 1T Graham. Massachusetts: r. G. Mo Dzirmid. Ontario; John N. Champion. Connecticut and M. L. Alexander of Igcuisiana-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-14
FINE WORK BY TANKS IN
 AMERICAN OFFENSIVE

With the American Army in France, Sept. 13, 2.15 p. m. (By the A. P).- The fine work done by the tanks in the beginning of the American of- fensive is illustrated by the execution of one machine, in command of Ser geant Graham. .This tank ran far ahead of the infantry and captured a battery of German 77s, seventy heavy machine guns. five light machine guns and seventy-five prisoners.
 When the tank went into operation the sergeant crawled to the top of the turret and directed the operations from there.
 Another tank unaided took thirty prisoners
 The losses to the tanks have been very small. Only two of the machines have been destroyed entirely and in the corps the Americans have suffered only four casualties Not a man has been killed in connection with the op- eration Of the tanks.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-14
DETAILS OF AMERICAN
 ACTION AT ST. MIHIEL

Paris Sept. 13.-(Eeuter) About hundred or the first American wounded arriving in the rear from the St Mihiel sector give the impression that the battle was a great victory and full Of promise for the future. q he American troops exhibited splen- d.d dash. some of the regiments nov in= to The assault with flags flying and singing the Marseillaise.
 One of the principal points of sup r1rt In the cnemy's defence was taken Fr the point of the bayonct Despite fierce resistance the Germans were completely overthrown and suffered exceptionally heavy losses.
 The American units co-operated sriendidiy with rhe French. One American officer who was wounded during the hottest part of the battle relates that a small French detach- n1-nt found itself in difficulties in d wood full Of machine guns.
 Without waiting for orders the Americans advanced spontaneously to turn the position and. reaching the rfar of the wood, precipitated them selves on the enemy and slaughtered the Eunners on their weapons.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-14
STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE OF
 GEN. PERSHING'S VICTORY

Washington, Sept. 13. - Complete elimination of the St. Mihiei salient by General Pershing's army and cooper ating French forces. many army off, ciais here believe is only the entering wedge of operations of far larger scope.
 Oficial dispatches still were delay ed and the full scope of t,e victory won by the Americans in their first in dependent action could not be gauged. It was regarded as probable, however, that General Pershing's men still were pressing forward to get in touch with the new line the enemy hopes to hold.
 There is a strong belief that the quick re6uction of the St. Mihiel sa lient will be made the cornerstone of great circling movement aimed at isolating the German fortress of Metz, the center buttress of the whole Ger man front from the North Sea to the Swiss border
 The strategic importance of Genr- al Pershing's smashing victory hard ly can be overestimated. in the opinion of many observers. It is out of all pro- portion to the extent of the territory regained or the forces employed, it is said, for the removal of this menace in the rear of the French citadel of Verdun has released the French armies from that point to Rheims for active offensive operations It also has lib- erated the railway line from Verdun to Commercy. Foul and Nancy which will be of the utmost value to Gener- al Pershing and to the French armies on his left in supporting future opera tions along this front.
 Ii was the loss of this railroad. sew cred by the Germans in 1914 with the capture of St Mihiel, which placed the Verdun fortress in gravest jeop- ardy and brought on the battle of VeTdun. where the Germans met a bitter and costly defeat at the hands of the French.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-14

hold the allies in the west in check.
 Already allied airmen are heavily bombing the Moselle region around Metz and it's outlying Notifications, having dropped many tons of bombs on the strategic railways leading from tEe great fortress, and it is reason able to expect that with apparent su- premacy in the air Metz and the sur rounding country henceforth is to be greatly harassed by the allied flying sQuadrons.
 Meanwhile the rnanoeuverings on the west front around Cambrai and St. Quentin should not be lost sight of by reason of the present American of fensive. Here the British and French daily are enlarging their gains in the process of outf1anking and capturing these two important towns, which are all but within their grasp. Farther to he north in Flanders the British also are keeping up their encroach ments in the region of La Bassee and Armentieres, both of which places are imperilled.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-14
1974 4o1 MEN REGISTERED
 IN THE STATE THURSDAY

Hartford, Conn, Sept. 13-Final figures on yesterdays draft registra- tion, given out tonight by Major John Buckley, director of the selective ser- vice in this state, show that 197 ,401 men registered with their local boards in Connecticut. This figure is 10000 below the state estimate made a week ago by draft officials, but it was ex- plained that the estimate was made with allowances for error, so that all draft boards could De provided with all the registration cards they could possibly use.
 With those registered June 5, 1917, and June , and Aug. "A of this year, the total number subject to the iuris- diction of draft boards in Connecticut is more than 360,0O0.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-14
p. o. AUTHORITIES HOLD UP
 DISTRIBUTION OF THE NATION

New York, Sept. 12.-New York postoffice authorities have held up the distribution through the mails of the
 September 14 issue of The Nation, a
 weekly magazine published by Oswald Garrison Willard. pending a decision
 from the postoffice authorities at
 Washing on regarding certain utter ances appearing in the publication of
 that date. it was stated at the office of The Nation today. A spokesman for the publication said he had no in timation of what the article might be that had resulted in the action and was awaiting developments Postmaster Patten said he knew nothing of the matter. The chief ostoffice inspector here refused to 6lScuSS it.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-14
FoCH ACCEPTS 'MARSHAL'S
 BATON FROM HE K. OF

New York Sept 13-A cabegram from Marshal Foch, accepting the marshars baton offered him by the Knights of Columbus and predicting further successes for the American army, has been received by James A. Flaherty, supreme knight of the or ganization. it was announced tonight. A reference made to Metz by the al- lies chief may be regarded as signif- cant in view of the American drive in Lorraine.
 Knights of Columbus pointed out that Lafayette left his garrison at Metz to help the American colonies
 Tt was from Metz that Lafavette went to help your aneestors." said the marshaPs reply. and we shall one day see your victorious banner floating in Metz
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-14
INFLUENZA CONFINES
 NAVAL MEN IN NEWPORT

Newport, R. l., Sept 1S.-The order issued a few days ago by Rear Ad- miral Joseph w. Oman. commandant of the Second naval district. forbid ding any of the enlisted personnel to visit Boston. on account. of the preva : lence of influenza in that city, was ex- tended today to prohibit the men from going outside of Newport without ob- taining special leave. The order in cludes navale guards and yeonnen. There are few cases of influenza at the naval hospital here.