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Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
NATIONAL CAMPAIGN
 AGAINST INFLUENZA

Washington, Oct 14. = The public health service announced tonight that 1t now is mobilized for a national campaign against the epidemic of Spanish influenza which has swept the country. Additional headquarters for statewide efforts to control the dis east will be established in co-opera- tion with state and local health au- thorities at Baltimore. Md, Columbus Ohio: Richmond, Va. and Columbia, s. c.
 While the epidemic continues una bated in most sections of the coun- try, the number of new cases at army camps showed a decrease both Sun day and today, the total for the 4S hour perior ending at noon today be- ing 15152. New cases of. pneumonia also decreased as did the number of deaths. Pneumonia cases for the two days were 4,7S0 and the deaths l. SAP.
 Since the beginning of the epidemic in army camps, the total cases of in ffuenza reported is 250,020; pneumo- nia 35,465 and deaths 10,741.
 In announcing today that it has mo- bilized for q national campaign among civilians, the public health service said General Blue had telegraphed all state health authorities, suggesting that they organize in as effective man. ner as possible locally available re- sources. especially nursing personnel Dr, Blue also suggested that all pos sible use be made of women who have rot had regular training in order to diminish to some extent the demands made upon the doctors and nurses of the country who are badly overwork-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
De9 'oI of Forest. Fhts Nearly 1000
Bodies of 300 Victims Have Been Found Y Most of Them Charred Beyond Identification.

Moose Lake, Minn;, Oct. 14-Men and women of the Moose Lake dis trict of Minnesota, driven by fire from their homes, penniless, many of them wearing clothing furnished by charitable relief workers tonight took up the search for their dead.
 Barred by the military authorities from leaving the city. they wan0ered between long lines of bodies in the improvised morgues here, searching for loved ones who have not been heard from since the forest fires laid waste to this section of Minnesota and a portion of northern Wisconsin four days ago. Motor trucks arriving at frequent intervals brought in more bodies, and the sad vigil of the watch CTS continued throughout the night.
 During the past twenty four hours the bodies of 300 victims have been found in the charred No Mans Land, which before the fire formed the smil- ing shores of Moose Lake and Kettle River. The majority of the bodies some of which were taken to Duluth, were so badly charred that indentffca- tions will be difficult Searchers have been on duty for ten hours, but there has been as yet no slackening of the pace or shortening of intervals at which the bodies are brought in. Adjutant General Rhinow tonight es- timated that the number of dead in the Moose Lake and Kettle River regions alone might reach 500. These, with the other dead from adjoining regions will. it is believed. swell the list of dead to near the 1000 mark
 lmprovised hospitals here, and the permanent institutions at Duluth are
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15

tor general of the emergency fleet corporation, the fabricated cargo yes sels Allies" and "Consort'' were launched today at the Submarine Boat Corporations Newark shipyard
 The launching of the vessels, named by Mrs Woodrow Wilson, was a part Of the Allies Day" programme of the Liberty loan campaign, and followed a luncheon rendered the diplomats by the Fifth Avenue Assoc c.ation. at which Mir. Schwab conducted his sale of 2 unbuilt cargo ships.
 The war is not yet won," said Chairman Hurley of the Shipping Eoard, in an address at the launch ing. No one can count upon it's be- ing won until the last battle has been fought.
 There is no danger that the brave soldiers fighting for democracy in France will slacken their speed at the eleventh hour. They will push on to the end if you give them the pro per support. Thes' have shown to the world that German troops cannot halt them. Only the failure of the spirit os the people at home could i take the heart out of them"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
Condensed TeIegrams

Japan agreed to remit the Boxer indemnity against China
 Ten thousand harbor workers are preparing to ask for increases in wages.
 Theatres, churches and places of public gatherings in Babylon, La l., were ordered closed.
 Gensral Pershing reported the awarding of the Distinguished Service Cross to A officers and enlisted men.
 The War Department announced that the names of 73 additional Amer ican prisoners had been located in German camps.
 Vasel RadoslaV, who resigned as Bulgarian Premier last June, fled from Bulgaria disguised as a German off, cer.
 H. W BeInap, chief of the bureau of safety of the Interstate Commerce Commission, died of influenza at Washington.
 Shortage of petroleum has crippled the Danish fishery industry Only one half of the 1917 September catch was made last month.
 The Waubesa, 9,oo0-ton steel cargo carrier, was launched at the Merchant Shipbuilding plaat on the Delawere near Philadelphia.
 Agricultural advisers to help dis trict boards in New YorK adJust farm labor needs were named by the De- partment of Agriculture Postmaster General Tordi, of Italy, sent. to President Wilson book on The Life of Christopher Columbus, D written by Fernandez in 1871. The Amerisan Red Cross announced the arrival in Archangeli Russia, of a relief ship with cargo of 500 tons of food, drugs and other supplies.
 Prince Georges Lvoff, first Premier of the Russian provisional govern ment. who arrived in Japan, will stay there for week before leaving for America
 Revised rules governing the sale oi sugar to consumers, while permitting the issue of two pounds a month fol each person, restrict the sale to one pound at a time.
 Colonel Bishop of the Public Service Commission show that 1 026,- 055 962 passengers travelled on the subway and elevated lines of New York city for the year ended June 30 | 1918.
 HonorabIy discharged soldiers anc sailors, who possess the educationa qualifications, may acquire a college education at the University of Colo rado at the expense of the Govern ment.
 Commenting on the election by th' l Finnish Landtag of Prince FrLericl l Charles of Hesse to be King of Fin. | land, the Frankfort Gazette says: q 1 is an opportune moment for such al election"
 King Victor Emmanuel, of Italy entertained at dinner Henry P. Davi son, chairman of the American Ret Cross War Council; Dr. Stockton AK son. member of the War Council ant Major Robert Perkins permanan head of the Red Cross in Italy.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
President Says That
 Loan Must Succeed
Its Failure Would Mean Years of War Instead of Early Peace Upon Our Own Terms.

Washington, Oct 14-President Wilson today issued this statement on the fourth Liberty loan:
 "The reply of the German govern ment to my note of inquiry dated Oc- tober s gives occasion for me 10 say to my fellow countrymen that neither that reply nor any recent events nav . in any way diminished the vital ln- portance of the Liberty loan. Re taxation now, hesitation now, wou mean defeat when victory seems to be in sight; would mean years of war instead of peace upon our own terms.
 T earnestly request every patriotic American to leave to the govern ments of the United States and of the allies the momentous discussions initiated by Germany and to remem- Der that for each man his duty is to strengthen the hands of these gov ernments and to do it in the mos: important way now immediately pre- sented by subscribing to the utmost cf his ability for bonds of the fourth Liberty loan. That loan must be sue cessful. I am sure that the ..nert- can people will not fail to see theil duty and make it successrui-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15

caring for thousands of more or less injured refugees many of whom are in a critical condition.
 The force of rescue workers will be doubled tomorrow, General RhinoW said. Up to this time only the main roads have been explored. It has been impossible to search the great fire and that search is exnected to result in the finding of hundreds more aret.s UI IelrnlIdAd Ia.u ,.e4o~e .y ,4.s victims in the ruins of their destroy ed homes. Many persons also are be- lieved to have been drowned in lakes in which they took refuge from the terrific heat, thinking the fire might passed them by. Many refugees here, in a serious condition from ex- ice cold water while the flames ragged above them.
 Rural residents, refugees say, were given but a moments warning before the fiery hurricane swept down upon them. A pail of smoke had hung over the countryside for hours, and a ma jority believed the holocaust to DC merely the fall fires" which are an- nual occurrences. When the danger became apparent, they rushed into cellars or huddled together wherever a slight depression in the ground seemed to promise protection. Whole | families have been found suffocated their bodies burned to a crisp. In s majority of cases physicians say death was caused by suffocation, anc was mercifully preceded by uncon. sciousness.
 Officials in charge of relief work stil are unable to make an accurate esti mate of the material damage result. ing from the fire. It was said, how. ever, that in this district alone, fifty square miles has been stripped clear of timber, crops, livestock and human 1 habitation
 No further danger is anticipare, al though the eonfagration continues il isolated areas. Fires south and south west of Cass Lake. driven by a higi wind were said to be gaining tonigh with the city directly in the path o the flames; but it was believed effort of the fire fighters would prevent tn, fire from attaining serious propor tionS.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
IN TARGET
 PRACTICE KILLED SOLDIER

New York, Oct. 14.-Bullets from a machine gun presumer to have been inadvertently fired from an army air plane in flight killed one soldier and wounded three others as the men were drilling in formation today at Camp Mills, Long Island.
 William H.. Hall, private, McLeans- boro. Ills, died from a wound in the head.
 Samuel M.-sI7o@ry. lieutenant. Sum init. Pa, was shot in the arm.
 William H. Bivens, private, Avon. Ills, was shot in the back.
 Lewis J. Sommons, private, Danville, Ills, was wounded by a bullet.
 The army and aviation authorities had not succeeded late today in iden tifying the airplane which at the time of the accident was not seen at the camp. Observers elsewhere reported seeing an airplane in the. neighbor- hood flying very high and which had come from the ocean side of the island, It was the theory of the aviation of ficers that the airplane, while engaged in target practice. suddenly dipped, thus unintentionally directing 8 stream of bullets earthward.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
(By The Associated Press.

Peace talk pervades the air, but it is falling on deaf ears as far as the armies in the field are concerned. h. stead of a relaxation ;n the intensity of the fighting, new nostiIities on what seemingly is a major scale are being carried out by the British, French and Belgians in Belgian Elan ders.
 Having cleared out the old Laon salient and made advances northward in Champagne which are menacing the retirement of the Germans east ward toward the Valenciennes- Me- zieres- Metz Inc, General Foch- has ordered a drive in the Lys River re- zion of Flanders toward Ghent which threatens to break entirely the grip of the Germans in Belgium all the way from the frontier to the coast and likewise to eliminate the big bulge in the line with Lille as it's apex.
 While the latest official communi- cation from Field Marshal Haig an- nounces that only local actions have taken place in the new theater and
 that prisoners have been taken in the fighting. despatches from head quarters assert that Roulers has beer
 captured and that Courtrai, the junc- ton point on the railway leading tC Ghent, has been outfanked. The French troops alone are said to have
 taken 2.c0O prisoners, while the Bel gfans have captured several complete batteries and guns and numerou: prisoners. Just How wide the new front of attack is has not become ap-
 parent. It is stated that the new ad vance has brought the allied troops
 within range of the enemy coast de l fences but that the guns from then have offered no opposition.
 Meantime to the south the German are offering stiff opposition to th' | British southwest of Valenciennes and on the Solesmes sector in an en
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15

lin press on the German note to Pres ident Wilson is that it is a clear, un- ambiguous, straightforward answer. They declare the cnly thing that could prevent peace coming would be cfau- whistle opposition to President Will sons programme on the part of the allies.
 The Lokal Anzeiger says: 'FThe note contains no word that can be misun- derstood. President Wilson has now no reason for rejecting the German re- quest of October ,. We are firmly con- vinced he will now put himself in com munication with the allies in order to bring about a truce and the sending of plenipotentiaries for peace, nego- tiations"
 The Vossische zeitung of Berlin prints comment in a similar strain as does the Taqeblatt, which adds: Tt goes without saying that. the accept ance by the whole Entente of Pres ident Wilson's leading principles is a condition precedent for fruitful nego- tiations"
 The Vorwaerts says: The German governments answer shows that no further efforts on the German side are required to show a will for peace. The dIlSWeI OI the OeTIHdh government IS the answer of the German people,
 The Boersen Courier says Germany has accepted President Wilson's prin- ciples without reservation The news- rAper finds some comfort in the fact that these principles "prune down the war aims of all chauvinists no matter under which banner they march, and adds:
 There can no longer be a question l of the unmeasured demands set up in the propaganda speeches of the en-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
SLOW IMPROVEMENT IN
 INFLUENZA SITUATION

Boston. Oct II. "A continued, though slow improvement in the in t1uenza situation was reported today by. the state department of health. The department and the emergency health committee are levoting much energy now towarl preventing 6 re- currence of the disease in those places where it has been conquered. Henry B. Endicott chairman of the emergen- cy committee. said tonight that no sanction would be given theater man agers to reopen their houses before next week at the earliest.
 Major Roger Wolcott, in charge of the draft in Massachusetts, tonight is- ued general orders providing for the resumption of meetings of draftees with the legal advisory boards in eight counties, all in the eastern part of the state.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
PRESIDENT WAL HGn RACK
 FROM SHOPPING TRIP

While Preslden, wilson's ueclslon on Germanys note was being pre- pared for announcement at the White House and the state department the president went down town on shop ping trip. He drove to jewelry store in one of the White House mot ors, but walked back up Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House.
 Pennsylvania Avenue was black at the time with crowds of war work CTS just out of office A great crowd surrounded the shop in which tie president was and when he appeared he was greeted with roars of cheers. Acknowledging the greetings, MT. Wilson abandoned the motor and walked up the avenue with secret serv- ice men to the side and behind. He was kept continually smiling and ac- knowledging greetings as he went along, carrying a small package, eN idently the contents of his purchase.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
GREAT CELEBRATION OF
 COLUMBUS DAY IN ROME

Rome, Sunday, Oct. 13.-There was a great popular demonstration here Saturday in celebration of Columbus Day. A vast crowd marched to the American where it acclaimed the United States President Wilson and the allies. Thomas Nelson Page. the American ambassador appeared on the balcony of the embassy and rel ceived an ovation. An address in wl.tc1l it was declared that the vic tory of the allies would give the world peace and liberty was presented to MT. Page on behalf of the citizens of Rome
 In short speech Ambassador Pafe said that the arms of the Entente al- lies should not be laid down until the enemy arms are in our power"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15

dcavor to prevent the closing in of the Lille sack and the capture of this important town and also Valen- ciennes. which are in precarious posi- tions if pincer movement gets well under way.
 At last reports the Germans still were falling back from the region of Gobain massif being in the hands of the French. in Champagne the French have been enabled to. make further crossings of the Aisne and to materially better their front east ward, notwithstanding the stoic de- fence of the enemy, who realizes it is of the greatest importance to hold back the French and Americans driv- ing northward, as a breach in the southern line and 8 swift advance would imperil the entire German force inside the sack from the Disc river west of Flavigny to Sissonne, east af Laon.
 Probably the greatest resistance of all is faced by the Americans on
 both sides of the Mouse river. Vic ious counter attacks are being deliv cred against the men from the Unit ed States. the ferceness of the as- saults indicating that fresh forces | have been brought into the fray to 1 halt their Go-or-die efforts to pro-
 ceed up the river valleys and thereby
 compel the Germans in case of a re- l treat to wend their way obliquely northeastward instead of eastward, | toward the German border Concen- trations of artillery are being used against the American positions at l various places Gas shells are not
 being spared by the enemy in his
 efforts to hold the Americans. in | check.
 | All the counter attacks of the Ger
 mans thus far have been successfully
 withstood by General Liggetts men ! and the American artillery is answer ing the German guns shot for shot
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
GENERAL ALLENBY HAS
 COMMENDED ARMENlANS

Boston, Oct. 14-A copy of a ca blegram from General Allenby. the British commander in Palestine, to Boghos Hubar. president of the Ar menian national delegation at Paris commenting the work of Armenians in his command. was received by the Armenian National Union of America here today q am proud that your Armenian compatriots have taken an active part in hard fought battles and participated in our victory" General Allenby cabled.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
HALF OF LIBERTY LOAN
 REMAINS TO BE SUBSCRIBED

Washington, Oct 1t-Coincident with the presidents Liberty loan statement, the treasury department announced that with kut five days left in the fourth joan campaign, half Of the six billion dollear total remains to be subscribed. That means that the country must invest invest nearly one billion. dollars a day in bonds from now until Saturday midnight, when the three weeks drive ends.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
EDITORIAL COMMENT
 ON PRESIDENTS ANSWER

Worcester (Mass.), Telegram: Take all the German fiendish and mechan- ical agencies of atrocity off the lands and seas, and the Entente allies will consider such form of armistice as may be advised by thelr military com manders. That is the substance of the reply of President Wilson. It is the order for the kaiser and his kind to come down out of the trees if they desire to escape being shot.
 New Haven Journal Courier: The promptness with which the president has replied to the German note gives gratifying assurance to the country that he is in harmony with the pop ular verdict. The whole subject is now set back to where it was or September 27 and where we are compelled t oSay it should have been left undisturbed
 Hartford Ccurant: The public would have welcomed a brief, direct. uncon- ditional surrender. That is the senti- ment of the civilized world today. There is a growing impatience of let ter writing.
 Springfield Union: The presidents reply to the German government lacks two words that have an important place in American history and are at present very much in the vocabulary of the American people. The absence of these two words. in all probability, further correspondence which will be ended only when the president blunt ly and curtly says Our terms are 'un- conditional surrender
 Fort Worth (Texas), Record: It is safe to trust the president. Potsdam has it's answer.
 Salt Lake City Tribune: The Pres ident has once more done the right thing at the right time.
 Rocky Mountain News (OenVer) !: The nation will feel immensely reliev- cd that it has been freed for the time being of any association with the bar barian.
 New York Tribune: Why in our growing correspondence with Germany is the word surrender taboo? Why is it that we cannot talk fight? We are negotiating with Germany to- ward an arnistice toward peace Does the American government know | the heart of the American people, and | how it sinks as each further expec- tati6n is so vaguely disappointed? New London Telegraph: The answer is one that cannot be misunderstood l There will be no armistice until tho l Hun armies are out of all occupied i territory, and not then until the mili l tary fangS of Germany have beer drawn to the satisfaction of Marsha Foch. Germany will not be readmittet ! to the family of nations until the Ger
 man people have taken the control O their country out of the hands of thu | HohenzollernS.
 Waterbury Republican,: Let the al
 lied answer be that we are ready tt grant Germany, an armistice on tn,
 safety plan that Foch may draw up l opening quick entrance into Berlil
 for the allies, if the peace terms tha
 we then lay down are not accept | ed.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
WESTERLY MAN FIGURES IN
 CANADIAN CASUALTY LIST

Ottawa, Ont. Oct. 14.-The names of the following New England men appeared 1n the Canadian casualty list issued last night:
 Died T. Elsmore. Bridgeport Conn; Wounded, c. P Pelletier. Taunton Mass; J. B. Broadfoot Westerly, R.. l.; D. Buchan Concord, x H.: A. Harrison Peabody. Mass. I. En- merson New Bedford, Mass; J. Ho- garthNew Bedford, Mass; J. D. Me Leod., Manchester. N. H.; J. Morris, Framingham Mass; T. Bishop. Fort Fairfield, Maine.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
NEARLY 100 LIVES LOST IN
 EXPLOSION NEAR TORONTO

Toronto Ont Oct, 14.-Nearly 100 lives are reported to have been lost tonight in an explosion at an explos- i've plant at Trenton near here
 The first explosion. said to have or iginated in the chemical plant, was followed by sevsral other explosions, which set fire to some buildings of the plant. Large stores of T. N. T, were endangered by the fire.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
GERMAN PEOULE OVERJOYED
 AT PROSPECTS OF PEACE

Geneva, Oct. 14.-(Bx The A. P.9- Travellers from Berlin arriving at Basel say the German people are over joyed at the prospects of peace. It is asserted that while President Wilson and Chancellor tMaximiiian are being eulogized by the people the name of Emperior William is not mentioned.
 The. south German newspapers, the travellers say, are very sober in their comment on the situation. saying that President Wilson. in accord with the London. and Paris governments. may demand conditions which the Central Powers will be unable to accept.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
ABOLITION OF AUTOCRACY AND THE D|SCONT|NUANCE OF ATROCITIES MUST
 PRECEDE SUSPENSION OF POSSIBILITIES

President Wilson Informs German Government That Arms ce Cannot Be Considered Unless It is Fully Dictated by the Allied Commanders in the Field, in Such Terms as Absolutely Provide Safeguards and Guarantees That Germany's Part Will Not Be Scrap of Paper-Senate Chamber Rang With Applause as President Wilson's Answer Was Read-Opnion at the Capitol and Throughout Official Washington Was Unanimous in Approval
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
scHWAB CONDUCTED A
 LIBERTY BOND RALLY

New York; Oct. 14.-Cheered by high officials of the United States Shipping Board, diplomatic represen- tatives of the 9 allied nations and several hundred citizens who had just subscribed $5200O.OOO in Liberty bonds at a sensational auction" con- ducted by Charles M. Schwab direc-