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Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-14
CONVENTION OF AMERICAN
 MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Discussed Rehabilitation of Disabled
 Soldiers.

Chicago. June 13.-Discussion of re- construction and abilitation of the disabled soldiers from war theatres, to be carried out in hospital centers in each of the sixteen military districts of the country, occupied an all day session of the sixty ninth annual con- vention of the American Medical asso- citation, which concluded it's general meetings tonight at a patriotic gather ing. The sectional meetings will com plete their programs tomorrow.
 Surgeon General Gorgas of the army, the first speaker of the day, said that not more than 10 per cent. of partly disabled soldiers are discharged for re- construction
 The association. elected Dr. Alexan- der Lambert of New York president by vote of 50 to 57 over Admiral W. c. Braisted, surgeon general of the navy. in the most closely contested election in the history of the organization. That was the, only contest. Next years convention will be held in Atlantic City at date to be fixed by the trustees.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-14
TO CONTROL ALL COAL
 DELIVERY PRioRiTIEs
Is to Be One of the Duties of the War
 Industries Board.

Washington, June 13-Control in the future of all coal delivery priorities by the war industries board was an nounced tonight in joint statement by the board and the fuel administra- ton A new priority list issued with the statement does not differ material ly from the list in force since the shutdown order last winter.
 Preference in deliveries will be given in the following order: Railroads, army and navy, and other departments of the government, state and county de- partments and institutions, public utilities, retail dealers. manufacturing plants on the war industries board s preference list, and those not included on the boards list.
 State and local fuel administrations and individual firms will be asked to submit reports and make arrange ments to guide the board in deter mining preferences.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-14
Voted Down Rule Proposed By Senator Underwood
 That Would Limit Debate During the War
A DOZEN DEMOCRATS VOTED WITH REPUBLICANS
Vote Was Taken After the Senate Had Received Information
 That President Wilson Had Not Urged Its Adoption One Reason Assigned For the Defeat of the Measure Was
 the Prospective Discussion of Nationwide Prohibition.

Washington, June s1S.-The senate today refused to limit it's debate dur ing the war After receiving infor- nation that the president had not urged it's adoption, the senate voted down, Al to 54. rule proposed by Senator Underwood of Alabama to cut shorts senators speeches.
 Spirited debate marked considera- tion Of the resolution but in spite of the determined opposition manifested during the past few days, supporters of the rule had been confident of it's adoption When the vote; was taken late today. however, a dozen demo- cratic senator's unexpectedly joined the majority of republicans opposing tho measure.
 Senator Salisbury, was among those who voted for adoption; against doption-Senators Baird and Freuy- linshuysen of New Jersey. Knox, of Pennsylvania, and Brandegee,1 of Con- necticut
 Defeat of the resolution leaves. in full force the cloture rule adopted q year ago.
 Before the final vote today, the sen ate adopted. 20 to B an amendment
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-14
ONLY 15 PER CENT OF SHIPS
 TO BE USED AS TRANSPORTS
The Other s5 Per Cent. Will Be utiI-
 ized as Cargo Carriers.

Philadelphia, June 1s-FIfteen per cent. of the ships being built under the supervision of the emergency fleet corporation will be used to transport troops and the other eighty five per cent. will be cargo carriers. according TO statements made tonight at tfie monthly "get together" dinner, of the emergency fleet club. Chairman E. N Hurley. of the United States Ship ping Board: Charles NJ. Schwab. di rector general of the emergency fleet corporation and virtually all other of ticers and division heads of the two organizations attended the dinner.
 There was a general interchange of views on the shipbuildinG situation.
 The principal officials of the ship ping board and fleet corporation made an inspection of the Hog Island yard today It was announced that the fleet corporation will ask for $7.000.0o0 to build 1000 additional houses in this city. The organization is now build ing 9s5 houses here and has pur- chased 420.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-14

by Senator Fall. of New Mexico, re- publican, providing that except by unanimous consent the rule allowing an hour and half discussion and an extension upon d majority vote of the senate would not be invoked during discussion of legislation which had been considered by a partisan caucus CT conference of the majority in con trol Of the senate.
 Various reasons were assigned to- right. for the defeat of the resolution. Prospective discussion Of nationwide prohibition and the application of the rdle to treaties as well as legislation were said to have been factors. Some members. however, believed Senator Guderwood's explanation of the pres ider1t's position was the deciding in- fluence.
 MT. Underwood told the senate that the president had not urged adoption of the rule. taking the position that he should not interfere with the senate's procedure. However, MT. Wilson d1d say, according to Senator Underwood, that he believed adoption of the rule advisable should the senate view the situation in the same light.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-14
PERSONAL EFFORT BY
 PRESIDENT WILSON
To Bring About a Settlement of Con troversy Over Discharged EmpIoyes.

Washington, June 13.-A personal effort by President Wilson to bring about a settlement of the controversy over the discharge by the Western Union and Postal Telegraph Com pan:es of members of the Commercial Telegra phers' Union was disclosed to- night by the announcement in New York that Clarence IT. Mackay presi- dent of the Postal Company. had tele- graphed the president that his com- pany would waive it's right to dis charge emplo.'es who join the union
 Letters were sent by the the presi- dent both to MT. Mackay and to New comb Carlton; president of the West ern Union. urging them to adopt this course. Mir. Carlton, who blocked the efforts of the War Labor Board to ad- just the controversy by. refusing to submit to mediation, telegraphed that he would send his answer Monday.
 The presidents letters have not been made public.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-14
HENRY FORD TO ACCEPT
 DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION
For Senator From Miehiean-Ureed
 to Do So By President Wilson.

Washington, June 1s-Henry Ford decided tonight to accept the demo- cratic nomination for senator from Michigan after being urged to do so by President Wilson.
 Mir Ford issued this statement:
 At President Wilson's request. have decided to accept the nomination for senator from Michigan if rendered to me. Realizing that there are ex- ceptional opportunities for service to our people during the present and coming readiustmeht, I am ready and willing to do everything I possibly can to assist our president in this great work. Every man must expect to make great sacrifices and be pre- pared to serve wherever the greatest need exists"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-14
fos AMERICANS DECORATED
 WITH FRENCH WAR CROSS
For Bravery and Fidelity While
 Fighting on the Tout Front.

With the American Army in France, Wednesday, June 12.-By the A. P. One hundred and eight American sol diers. belonging to organizations now fighting on the Foul front. were dec orated with the Cross of War Tues day afternoon. The decoration was awarded for. bravery and fidelity
 The following officers and men were recipients of it:
 Infantry: Major James F. Hickey; Lie:lt. John J. Riley; Chaplain Lyman H. Rodlins; Sergeant Edward J. Brad icy; Sergeant Hilton H. Maxim: Cor porals James F. O'Toele. w. ". A. i Tfarton, Ernest P. Mccarthy, Oscar F. Durand. Privates E. E. Barry. J. s. Ferry. George W. McGinnes. Adelbert Bresnahan. J. J. Mckenzie, Earl Shoa. H. l.. Bailey. ...5 tv Infantry. Major G. J. Rau, Lieuts. C. F. Loclxhart. A. F. Oberlin. D. w Strickland, c. W. Comfurt. Chaplain C. A. Petty. Captains A. H. Griswold. c. 1 N. Thompson. Sergeant O. T Church Corporals J. R. Thormley. John, S. Petro, F. W. Rosone. Privates E. l.. Dixon. J.. Tryon Ray Moore, H. w. McLain; Ernest Firth, J. T. Bird, H. U. McHan, U. R. Hartouse, Jacob Le- | ". ". B. Bolton, Patrick Malone, M. | l.. Cogan, Andrew McIlravey. Julius Loryneck, William Pusnik. John C. l Curry, Arthur Bjornberg, J. F. Clark. G. r. Stevens G. c. Peckham, H. " Congdon, A. F. Socia, A. c. Lugg, C. E.
 Brundett, M. J. Ryan. S. A. Cosky, W.
 F. Ashlay, H. J. Shea.
 Field Artillery: Major F. S. Perkins.
 Litus. Thomas Sanders. T. j. Holt. Sergeant H. NJ McPhetus Privates A.
 Richards. F.. ". Sewill, R. Ryers and l W. H. Mullon.
 Field Artillery: Lieuts T. E. John ston, A. W. Thompson, Daniel Willard, Josh. Lee. Sergeants J. A. Delmore, A. D. Gustafsen. Corporals Howard Morse, H. ]. Macdonald. F.. D. Hurrell, M. @. Kyne. Privates H. R, Johnston, J. c. Perrin. Vincent Polite. Dominic PaIos-
 ky, J. R. Madden. W. NJ. Proctor, T. J. Berry. E. F. Rernier R. E. Clark
 Charles Chapman, Robert Cassie. John
 F. Rrosnihan.
 Field. Artillery Captain W. J. Fer
 reH. Lieuts. J. c. Davis, Reneville
 Wheat. Sergeant J. H. Broadhood
 P Gordon and F. II. Hobbs Engineers: Sergeant W. C. Shea. Ammunition train: Corporal L. H Signal corps: Sergeant Robert Dun
 das. Pr'vates R. A. Balo. E. c. Gray, H
 E. Lining.
 Ambulance train: Waeoner J. D Murphy. Privates J. A. Mulhern J. L Sheridan.
 Ambulance company: Sergeants c W. Wilcox. c. c. Northrop, J. S. Hols.
 heirner. J. E. Landry.
 Wagoncrs R. R, Drury, Wilbur J
 Harmon.
 Major G. T. Rau and Captain A. IT : Griswold, mentioned above. are we, known in this vicinity. the formei hav.1g been in command of State
 Militia doing duty in this district : with headquarters at Willimantic and the latter captain of the New Britain company that did guard dut,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-14
COAL FAMINE UNLESS BOSTON GETS TUGRoATs AND BARGEs Former Mayor Fitzgerald So Informs
 Charles M. Sehwah.

Philadelphia, June f3.-Former Ma yor John F F.. Fitzgerald, of Boston, who came here today for conference with Charles M. ScEwab. director gen. eral of the emergency fleet corpora tion said that unless Boston can get tugboats and barges that city would have the worst coal famine in it's history next winter. "We shall be
 millions of Stons short in Boston next winter" said MT. Fitzgerald. unless we can get relief at once. We want tug equipment particularly I am representing the city of Boston in coming here to Mr. Schwab. I know that he will help us if it is in his power
 These tugs and barges will be em- ployed in carrying coal from New ! York, Newport News and Baltimore. l. understand that no contracts have been let for wooden barees yet and that the government IS in the mar i ket to fifty of them"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-14
MEASURES OF DEFENSE oF
 ENTRENcHED CAMP OF PARIS
Continues to Occupy The Attention of
 Department Deputies.

Paris, June 1S.-The deputies Of the departments Of the Seine, the Seine Disc and the Seine and Marne, which comprise Paris and the contiguous de- partments, continued today their ex- animation into the measures of de fense of the entrenched' camp of Paris. it's provisioning and the security of it's population. The minister of the interior Jules Pames, and Albert Claveille minister of public works, were heard with regard to the avac uation of the population if it becomes necessary.
 Deputy Louis Jean Pouches report, dealing with partial evacuation of the population. was discussed. and Minis ter Claveille furnished information as to the means of transport at his dis osal which could insure the exodus cf the population should the occasion arise. The minister of education de- scribed measures already taken to safeguard artistic treasures.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-14
AGAINST PURCHASE OF
 PNEUMATIC TUBE SYSTEMS
House Rejects Senate Amendment to
 Postoffiee Appropriation Bill.

Washington, June 13.-The house today rejected the senate amendment to the post office appropriation bill authorizing government purchase of pneumatic tube systems used for transmission of moil from postofices to railway stations in Brooklyn, New York, New York city, Boston, Phila- delphia, Chicago and St Louis The vote was. 1S2 to 19S. The bill now goes back to the senate.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-14
FIFTY WOMEN ARE TO AID CUSTOMS AUTHORITIES
In Searching Women Passengers on
 Ships From Amsterdam.

An Atlantic Port, June 1G-Fffty members of the Woman's Motor Corps Of America, it was announced tonight will report to the customs authorities tomorrow to assist in searching the women passengers on passenger ships from Amsterdam
 Extraordinary precautions have been taken to see that none of the passen- gers or their belongings will be per- mitted to leave the ship until the in spection. which will be conducted by British as well as American officers. has been completed The company s pier has been taken over by army and navy intelligence officers, and even agents of the line are not allowed on board the ships,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-14
SINKING MORE SUBMARINES
 THAN GERMANY CAN BUILD
Claim of Sir Eric Geddes, First Lord
 of British Admiralty.

London, June 1S-(British Admiralty, per Wireless Press).-In an interview with the London correspondent of the Petit Parisien. Sir Eric Gedes, first lord of the admiralty, had the follow ing to say with regard to submarines:
 The allied navies continue to sink more German submarines than the en- emy can build It is certainly fact that since January we have sunk more submarines than they have built. We attack their submarines seventy times week on the average"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-14
ZINC AND LEAD MAGNATES OFFER TO PAY MORE TAXES.
Temple Chapman So Informs House Ways and Means Committee.

Washington, June 13.-Because they are making large profits out of the war, zinc and lead mine operators are willing to pay increased taxes, Temple Chapman of Joplin, Mo, told the house ways and means committee today dur . ing the hearings on new war revenue tax legislation. He is the first witness to fatly advocate increasing the taNe on his industry.
 Since the life of the mines is short, MT. Chapman, suggested that in fixing the higher tax rate the committee take cognizance of the fact that the largo profits are warranted.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-14
TO INCREASE SALARY OF U. s.
 MARSHAL FOR DISTRICT OF CONN.
Bill Introduced in House by Congress
 man Glynn.
fsnecial to The Bulletin.l

Washington, June 13.-Congressman Glynn has introduced a bill in the house providing for the raise of salary of the United States marshal for the district of Connecticut to $4,000. MT. Glynn believes that the salary of the district marshal and the district attor- ney should be the same and the bill for $4 900 salary for the former is now before congress. The salary of each officer at present is s2,500.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-14
REPUDiATEs EDITORIALS
 WRITTEN SEVEN YEARS ACC.
George c-eel Says They Were Written
 in the Heat of q Campaign.

Washington, June 1s.-Editorial ar ticles written by him at Denver seven years ago. which members of congress have attacked as sociahstic and inimi- cal to American institutions, were re- pudiated today by George Creel, chair man Of the committee on public in- formation, during the closing hours of a two-day examination before a house appropriations subcommittee.
 When questioned about these articles Mfr. Creel explained that they were written in the heat of campaign conducted by the newspaper on which he was employed, and that they did not now represent his views.
 Membersaof the sub- committee indi- cated afteTward that they were satis- fled with the explanation
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-14
GERMAN OFFENSIVE IS
 STEADILY LOSING FORCE
In Some Sectors the Allies Have Forced the Enemy
 to Cede Ground
ONLY ONE VIOLENT ATTACK MADE THURSDAY

CounterAtaek From Courcees to the North of Mery-a
 Front Was Badly Cut Up By the Allied Guns and the Enemy Was Forced to Retreat Leaving Numerous Dead and Wounded on the Field-The Germans Again Have Failed in Attempt to Force Out the Americans From Positions Northwest of Chateau Thierry-In Macedonia
 the French Troops Have Captured Territory to Depth of Nearly Nine and Half Miles Over an Eleven Mile Front
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-14
$2,oCo,coG FOR WAR SUFFERERS
 IN FRANCE AND. BELGIUM
Among the Requests in the Will of
 Frank H. BuhI of Sharon, Pa.

Sharon, Pa, June 1S.-The will of Frank H. Buhl. millionaire steel man ufacturer, who died here last Friday, was probated today. Among the be- quests are two million dollars to assist war sufferers in northern France and Eelgium,' $101.000 to assist the sick and those injured in Sharon by ac- cident and one million dollars to his widow. The income from an endow- ment of the remainder of the estate. will be spent for the benefit of the citizens of Sharon and vicinity. The estate is said to be valued at ten mil lion dollars
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-14
Auto Freighters to
 Have 'ReturnLOads'
TO RELIEVE FREIGHT coNGEs.
 TON ON RAILROADS
IN ATLANTIC STATES
A Committee Has Been Appointed of Representatives of States Interested to. Put Project Into Practiee-con- neetieut Was Represented.

New York, June 1s.-To put into practice throughout the Atlantic states the return loads" feature of automobile freighting, a committee was appointed at a conference here to- day of representatives of states now enlisted in the movement.
 The conference, called by the high ways transport committee of the council of national defense. was at tended by delegates from the return loads bureaus in New Yerk. New Jer- sey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-14
Postal Telegraph
 Submits to Wilson
WAVES RIGHT TO DISCHARGE
 UNION EMPLoYEs
FOR PERIOD OF WAR
President Carlton of the Western Union Declined to Say Whether He Had Received Request From President Wilson.

New York. June 13.-oficial an nouncement that the Postal Telegraph Cable Company, at the request of Pres ident Wilson, had waived it's rights during the war to discharge employees who joined union. was made in a message, signed by Edward Reynolds, vice president and general manager of the company, which was sent out to- day to division superintendents.
 This message was issued after Clarence H. Mackay, president of the company had telegraphed President
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-14
OBITUARY.
Rev. John [. A. MeMahon.

Hartford, Conn., June 1S.-Rev John T. A. McMahon, chaplain of St. Johns Industrial School for Boys, at Deep River, and one of the oldest priests in points of service in the RomIn Cath o1ic church of Hartford, died today at St Francis hospital here. He was born in the town of Orange in 1S47, was educated at Troy Seminary, Troy, N. Y., ordained May 30. 1874 and at various times held pastorates at St. Mary's church, Hartford and St. Aloysius church, New Canaan.
 The funeral will be held from St. Jo seph's cathedral. this city. Saturday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-14
PORTO RIcANs APPEAL FOR
 IMPROVED CABLE SERVICE
President Wilson Has Been Request
 ed to Use His Powers.

San Juan. P. R., June 15.-Presi- dent Wilson has been asked by the Porto Rican public. service commits sion to use the broad powers confer red upon him by war time legislation passed by congress in bringing about the better cable service between. Por- to Rico and the United States. A case relative to a reduction of rates is now pending in the courts. but the commission urges action by the pres ident as the only adequate and inn mediate relief.
 The action of the commission is a sequel Of complaints arising from the fact that messages sent to Porto Rico following the sinking of the steamer Carolina by German submarine were both costly and meager.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-14
SIDNEY DREW HAS
 BEEN KILLED IN ACTION
Nephew of John Drew, inc Actor
 Had Been Reported Missing.

Paris, June 13-Alan Nichols, of Pslo Alto. Cal. who was wounded in the abdomen in an air fight. died in the hospital at Compiegne. He was buried at Rayalieu with full military honors
 Corporal R. Sidney Drew, nephew of John Drew, the actor, who was re- ported missing has been killed in an air fight, according to the Gazette des Ardennes.
 Harold Saxon. of Washington, D. C.. is reported missing since he rejoined his squadron.
 All are the members of the Franco American air corps.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-14
SPAIN TO ACQUISITION HER
 SHIPS IN AMERICAN PORTS
They Are to Be Used to Convey
 Goods to Spain.

Madrid June 12.-The commissary general of supplies announced tonight that the Spanish ambassador at Washington Royan Guangas, has been instructed to requisition all Spanish shipping in ports of the United States to convey goods to Spain This de- cision was reached as the result of a despatch from Washington declar- ing the delay in the arrival of goods needed in Spain was due to ship owners who preferred 10 carry other goods for which they obtained higher freight rates.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-14
AN OFFER TO REINsTATE
 LockED-oUT TELEGRAPHERs. Has Been Made by the Postal Tele-
 graph Go. in San Francisco.

San Francisco. June ls-An offer to reinstate between 15 and 100 tele- graph operators who were locked out ten days ago by the Postal Telegraph Co. here. because they came to work wearing union buttons. were made to- day by the company's local manager on instructions from New York. It vas intimated that officials of the. company and union officers had ef- fccted settlement of their differ ences in New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-14
PASSAGE OF SUFFRAGE
 AMENDED BY SENATE At This Session is Hoped For by
 President Wilson.

Washington, June 1S - President Wilson today expressed the hope that the senate would pass the woman suf- frage amendment at the present ses- sion of congress. His attitude was made known in reply to a memorial from the French Union for Woman Suffrage presented to him today by a delegation from the American Woman Suffrage association, which asked him to proclaim the principle of woman suffrage as one of the Fundamental rights of the future.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-14
JULY 5 REGISTRATION
 DAY. IN PORTO RICO
For Men Attaining Their Majority
 Since June 5, 1917.

Washington. June 1S.-July was designated today by President Wilson as registration day in Porto Rico for men attaining their majority since July ,, 1877 Registration days for Hawaii and Alaska are expected to be set soon Men of these three ter ritories who have recently become 21 were not required to register June ). when such men in the continental United States were enrolled.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-14
British Boarding Vessel Sunk.

London, June 13.-A British boarding vessel was sunk by a Teuton subma- rine on June ,. according to an official statement issued tonight by the admir- alty. Seven British sailors are miss
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-14

Massachusetts and the District of Co., lumbia
 c. A. Musselman. of Washington, who presided, declared the highway transportation problem has been multiplied in importance because of the overwhelming burden of freight placed upon the railroads by the use of motor trucks after a one-way haul, he said. would aid materially in re- lieving railroad congestion.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-14

Gordon w. Cooper, of Lansing, Mich., an aviator was killed at Barron Field, Fort Worth, Texas, last night. His plane crashed to the ground while making a landing.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-14
Cabled Paragraphs

U. s. Troops to Parade in Manches-
 Manchester Eng, June 1S. Y Ar arrangements have been completed for q visit to be made by American troops to Manchester During their stay here they will be guests of the city cor ,poration. The Americans will parade through the principal streets.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-14

Gold coin to the amount of S44,ooo was withdrawn from the Sub Treasu ury for shipment to South America.