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New Britain herald., 1919-06-12
Officials Are Reticent About Strike - Of No Inpor-
 tance, Supt. Fletcher Says About 50 Are Involved.

Workingmen. said to be about 50 in number, employed in the iron mold ing plant of the P. & r. COrbin fac tory went on strike this morning. The holders are said to have demanded ln increase in pay and some improved working conditions.
 Officials at the factory were very reticent concerning the labor trouble at the concern and would make no statement regarding the demands of the holders. Superintendent J. R. Fletcher, when asked about the strike, admitted that the holders had walk ed out this morning, but said that the strike was of no importance and he had nothing further to say.' Other factory officials would make no cOm- ment concerning the strike but re- ferred all questions to Superintendent Fletcher.
 Walk Out In Body.
 It is said that the holders at the factory have been dissatisfied for some time. Things were reported to have come to a head this morning when they placed their demands before the heads of the fastOry When no action was taken on their demands it is re- ported that the holders WaIed out in a body.
 The men did not create any disturb ance on the streets but are said to have dispersed soon after they left the factory. It was not necessary to call the police as the strikers were very orderly.
 Other employees at the factory ex- citedly discussed the strike during the monday hour Superintendent Fletch- CT later in the afternoon stated that no official stateme ent was ready for the public and as soon as any facts were to be given out the concern would state it's side of the case.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-12
WAR ON ANARCHISTS
Attorney General Palmer Asks Con-
 gross For Half Million Dollars to

Washington, June 12.-Attornev Gen. Palmer today asked congress for $5OO,O 900 to carry on a hunt for anar- chists, bomb throwers and enemies of law and order.
 The comparatively recent violence and attempted violence on the part of the individuals associated with anar- chist organizations the attorney gener- al said i'll letter to Secretary Glass who transmitted the request to the house disclose existing conditions which render this supplemental esti- mate necessary in order that there may be ample means for protecting the public and enforcing the laws of the United States.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-12
U. s. STEAMER SUNK
Shipping Board Craft Yankee Goes Down After ColIiding With Italian Liner Off Fire Island.

New York, June 12.-The steamer Yankee, operated by the U. $. ship ping board, sank at 3:15 a. m. today off Fire island after colliding with the Italian steamer Argentina. The crew of the Yankee was taken aboard the Argentina which stood by for several hours until the Yankee went down The Yankee was built for the shipping board at Cleveland in 1918 and was engaged in coastwise trade, having sailed for this port from Newport News on June 6. She was 2,41S tons
 The Argentina continuing on her course across the Atlantic reported that she would transfer the Yankees crew to the Cardinal lightship
New Britain herald., 1919-06-12
kNOX'S RESOLUTION SOMEWHAT AMENDED
 U. s. Will Not Pledge Aid in Another European War DAYLIGHT SAYING DOOMED
Senate Also Receives Favorable Report on Bill Appropriating S7oO, 1000, 600 for Railroad AdminiStratiOn-Rid Repeating Daylight Saving Voted.

Washington, June 12.-Senator knox's resolution to put the senate on record against accepting the League of Nations in the terms of the peace treaty was reported today in an amended form by the senate foreign relations committee.
 The committee struck out the Se- tion which would declare it a policy of the American government that whenever the peace of Europe became threatened the United States would cooperate to remove such a menace.
 Another League Question.
 A resolution reserVing the right of the American congress to determine the justice of the obligations imposed on this country under the much dis cusSed section ten of the League of Nations covenant was introduced to- day by Senator Sterling, republican, of South Dakota.
 The motion te amend the Knox measure was made by Chairman Lodge and had the support of Senator Knox and all other republican mem- bers except Senator MCCumber, of North Dakota. No other,amendme ents were adopted. The vote to favorably report stood to z.
 Efforts of the league supporters in the committee to postpone committee action failed and it was predicted the resolution would be taken up in the senate early next week, bringing the league fight into a new phase.
 Oppose Daylight Saving.
 A rider repeating the daylight say Io off yloon ho clocks q "a turned back in October, was added to the agricultural appropriation today by theAsenate agriculture committee. The vol was unanimous.
 Railroad to Get Funds.
 Favorable report on the house bill appropriating $750,OOO,0O0 for the Railroad administration was ordered today by the senate appropriations committee.
 Would Stop Shipbuilding.
 Recommendation that the govern ment quit building and operating com mercial ships at the earliest time prac- tical were presented to the senate commerce committee today by the Shipping board. Sale of all comm er- cial ships was recommended Vessels which could not be disposed of i'm mediately will, be leased.
 Favor Return of Wires.
 Favorable report on the house bill to return telegraph and telephone systems to private control immediate ly was voted today by the house in terstatc cOmmer cree commission Cummins Bill Passed
 The senate today passed the bill of Senator Cummins amending the rail- road control act so as to restore the rate making powers of the Interstate Commerce Commission. The measure now goes to the house.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-12
MUST SELL MORE ". s. s.
Government Will Rely on Funds From These Issues to go Far To-
 ward Meeting Financial Obligations.

Washington, June 12.-Sales of Saving Stamps and certificates will be relied upon by the treasury to supply a large part of the governments financial needs during the period of transition and the thrift campaign started during the war will be con- tinued as permanent part of the country's financial policy.
 'We've got to borrow more money to meet our obligations" Secretary Glass today told officials of the 12 federal reserve districts, gathered to discuss plans for the thrift cam paign in the next six months. ITO get that money'' he continued, i've must sell more Savings Stamps and certificates"
New Britain herald., 1919-06-12
WOrcAStcr is CrinnIed-

Worcester, Mass, June 12-Worces- ter was without gas for heating or lighting purposes today as a result of a strike by the gas company employees
 The supply of gas in the storage tanks wa exhausted at 10 o'clock today and the company officials shut off the valves that permit the supply to flow into the mains that supply the city
 Practically every industry that de- pends on gas for fuel was forced to suspend operations. Nearly all the hotels and restaurants and about 20,- 900 families had no means of cooking.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-12
Situation in Seymour.

Seymour, June 12.-The strike con- ditiOnS at the Seymour Mfg. C0. were unchanged today. The strikers resent the going in of the office force and several were kept out this morning. The strikers claim the office force is packing fittings. At a meeting the strikers voted not to let governmen agents remove material from the fac tory. committeeman said he had been to see a government official who hud replied that the government would take the material any way. All the workers agreed to contribute $1 a week to assist amy needy striker The strikers were asked to hold to- gether without union organiza tion They are also anxious to keep out alt l. W. w. propu@amda.
 Another Plant Closed.
 There was strike of polishers at the James Swan Chisel O. today. The demands are about the same as those made of the Seymour Co. About 150 persons are employed in this plant.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-12
REPLY TO HUNS NOT LIKELY
 TO BE READY MUCH BEFORE
 HOURSATURDAY NIGHT

Paris, June 12.-There was increas- ing belief in peace conference circles counter proposals would not be ready for delivery before late Saturday night.
 Five days has been definitely fixed as the limit within which the Germans must decide upon their course.
 The reply to the counter proposals, according to French sources, agrees to a plebiscite in upper Silesia subject to certain cle9rly-defined conditions.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-12
MUST REOPEN PLANT
Federal Court Judge Orders WmIys- Overland Factory to Resume Opera tons By Monday at Latest.

Toledo, O., June 12.-Judge Killitts Of the U. $. district court yesterday issued an order instructing the Willys- Overland Co. to reopen it's plant not later than Monday. The decision fol- lowed motion by attorneys for the Dali Overland Co. of Charlottesville, N. C., that the company resume oper- auons at the earliest possible moment The court Will appoint a special off, cer with authority to select as many additional special officers as will be needed. The plant has been closed three weeks on account of labor trouble.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-12
RACE RIOTS IN ENGLAND
British Whites Object to Africans Being Brought Into Country Negroes Fire on Police in Liverpool

riots caused by the presence of ne- groes brought from Africa and other parts of the world during the war as labor battalions have occurred at several ports in England and Wales recently.
 The eliminated in a night long fight last night between negroes and white men at Cardiff and Barry dock, nearby. One white man was killed and nine whites were wounded. Boarding houses in the negro quarter were stOrmed one of them set on fire and others footed.
 Today negroes armed with reVOlvers fired on the police in Liverpool.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-12
NEW YORK BROKERS' OPERATORS TO. QUIT $500 Will Join Nation Wide Movement, Konenkamp Says
 TWO COMPANIES BARRED
Railroad Photographers Ordered Not to Handle Western Union or Postal Telegraph Business After 6 D. m. Saturday-111.O .OOO Affected.

Chicago, June 12.-In the face of statements by officials of the telegraph companies that the nation wide strike of operators had failed, $. ]. konen- kamp, president of the telegraphers' union, announced today that assur- ance had been given that the New York broker operators, some 3,5Oo strong, would join the strike.
 Both Sides Confident.
 Both sides concerned in the country wide strike of members of the, Con- mercial Telegra phers' union today eX- pressed satisfa ction over the first days results.
 Officials of the Western Union and the Postal said the strike was practi- cally at an end. $. J. KOnekamp, preside of the union declared that between 1S,000 and 10000 operators had quit work yesterday.
 Reports from various parts of the country showed that the Postal had lost more men than the Western Union, though officials of both cOm- panies said there was only slight de- day in handling business.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-12
FALLS THREE STORIES
Crown Street Baby Boy Suffers Injur-
 ies in Monday Accident Which May 7 Prove Serious.

Rocco Cavallo, aged two years, fell three stories from his home in a tene- ment house at ? Grown street at 12 o'clock this noon. The baby boy was leaning over the railing and went so far that he lost his balance and top pied over, falling heavily on his side. pr. J. E. Martin was summoned and gave first aid. The little fellow was badly bruised externally but the ex- tent of his internal injuries could not be learned. It is thought no bones are broken.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-12
BEL0IN MAY BUY HOTEL
Commercial Hotel on Church Street May Soon Change Hands, According to Its Proprietor, Robert Buddc.

The Commercial hotel on Church street may soon be purchased by Joseph Beloin, according to a state ment made this morning by Robert Budde, proprietor. Mr. Beloin has been negotiating for the hotel for some time, said MT. Budde, and it is believed that the deal will be com pleted soon
 The Commercial hotel was former ly the Hotel Regal. The property is owned by Hyman lIorwitz who con ducts the cafe in the building.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-12
ON DAYLIGHT FLIGHT
French Aviator Trying to Fly From Paris to ConstantinopIe, 1,4OO Mile Route. in Daylight.

Paris, June 12 (Havas)-Captain Lamon, French aviator left Le- bourget, north of Paris at 2:2O o'clock this morning in an attempt to make a dayligh flight to Constan- tinople expecting to arrive there over a route of about 1 400 miles at , o'clock tonight
 The flight was in three relays. Cap tain Lamon expected to cross the Alps near Mount Matterhorn and the Adriatic between Venice and Plume.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-12

Welmar June 11.-Although the national assembly has been called to meet here tomorrow it is not likely to sit formally until Friday or Satur- day. It's prime purpose is the discus- sion of the Allies answer to the Ger man counter proposals.
 Paris, June 12.-Dr. Karl Renner, head of the Austrian peace delegation, has sent a note to the peace confer ence in regard to the repatriation of Austrian diplomatic officials, now in south America without resources.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-12
STRIKE BREAKERS
 WON'T BE EMPLOYED
Sheriff Reilly Threatens to Turn Hose on Trouble Makers-Mayor Mead Ap- peals For Peace.

Ansonia, June 12. - The first. threatened clash between sheriff. Thomas l.. Reilly's deputies and a crowd of 500 strikers who were try ing to keep office workers and fore- men of the American Brass Co. ffom entering the mills, was averted when the crowd dispersed after Mayor JoIln c. Mead spoke to the men. This was the only semblance of disorder -here up to nOOn
 Mayor Mead's UItimatum.
 Sheriff Reilly was determined that the workers who wished to enter the mills should be protected and after warning the crowd that his men had no wish to infict any injury, was prepared to turn fire hose on the gathering. Mayor Mead addressed the crowd first. You can't fight us," the mayor said: We have FOO men now but we will get a thousand or 550,000 if necessar. We will keep the peace at any cost. Obey the law and you will be protected. You can not interfere with these men here Go to your homes and avoid a fight with us." The crowd of foreigners seemed to understand and dispersed.
 Won't Employ Strike Breakers.
 It was announced today that the American Brass Co.,, will not use strike breakers no matter howskex- tensive a shutdown is necessary.
 Office Help Threatened.
 The stfikers committee of 19 is sued a statement guaranteeing to RSep order only if no outside police are used. The statement also warned the office workers of the American Brass Go. not to attempt to go to work after .tomorrow The strikers are permitting the 6ffice help to re- main at w9rk because the payrolls are being prepared and the last man will be paid off tomorrow for the week.
 Sheriff Reilly's 100 deputies are having an easy time. All night and this morning, except for the incident where the mayor dispersed the crowd, there has been nothing for them to do but patrol the streets and factory property.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-12
l. ". ". SUSPECTS ARRESTED
II. s. District Attorney in Kansas Not Going to Waste Any Time With Agi- tatOrS in His District.

Kansas City, June 12.-Five men We're under arrest today at Hutchin- son, Kas., on charge of fomenting revolution. F"These arrests" said Fred Robertson, U. S. district attor- ney for Kansas, Followed the first re- ports of the appearance of I. W. w. agitators in the aKnsas wheat belt and their efforts to organize the harvest CTS. We are not going to waste a 1--lnute with these trouble makers" ;" Other arrests are expected
New Britain herald., 1919-06-12
BIG BATTLE INTENDS
Mexican Civilians Crossing to Amcri- can Side of Border, Fearing Clash of Armies at JuarcZ.

Juarez, Mex, June 12.-With the advance guard of General Angeles rebel force reported only 16 miles east of Juarez, the federal garrison here was prepared for an attack to- day Shortly after midnight Ameri- ran custom officials heard shots. Many civilians have moved across the river 10 IGl PaSO.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-12
Strike Hits De1.hv

Derby June 12.-Helpers number ing S9 in the Birmingham Iron Foun- dry quit work at 11:30 today, after the company had refused to grant an in crease of 25 cents an hour These men now receive 40 cents an hour. The core makers and moulders had to stop work soon after for lack of help CTS and the plant was expected to close during the afternoon as only a few machinists are unaffected. There are 400 men employed in the plant.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-12
INFANTRY IS SUICIDE CLUB
War Department Records Show That This Branch is More Hazardous Than Air Seryice-Tanks Ire Third

Washington, June 12.-Casualties among infantry officers were higher than among aviators, a report by the war department today shows. 55 infantry officers and 46 enlisted men of every 1000 were returned as battle deaths against 31 officers and man for the air service. The tank corps was third with 1G officers and : men per ,OO0.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-12
CLASH BETWEEN STRIKERS AND POLICE M ANSONIA,
 IS NARROWLY AVERTED
HOLDERS AT CORBIN PLANT
 CEASE WORK THIS MORNING
NEW BRITAIN BOYS
 WILL DOCK TOMORROW.

Boston, June 12.-The trans port Calamares will arrive off Boston light at Il d. m. tomor- row, according to a message from her commander today. She brings the 3O1st Engineers, the 301st Sanitary Train and the 162d Infantry
 A number of New Rsi ita1n boys who were drafted ah as- signed to the 18th Division are with the 3O1st Sanitary Train.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-12
Support Electrical Strike.

Atlantic City, June 12.-Moral sup bort of the strike called for June 6 international Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, which includes the bulk of union telephone opera tors throughout the country, was vot- ed today by the American Federation of Labor which unanimously adopted a resolution containing such a provi- sion.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-12
Railroads Bar Dispatches.

St. Louis, June 12.-An order di- recting members of the order of rail road telegraphers to discontinue hand ling business of the Western Union and Postal Telegraph companies after 6 a. m. Saturday was issued today by F. J. Manion, president of the railroad telegraphers. The order affects S0,- .O0O railroad operators and 300 rail- road telegraph offices according to union officers.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-12
Jones' Bill Pa SSer.

Washington, June 12.-The senate today passed a bill by Senator Jones, republican, Washington, to permit American shipyards to construct ships for foreign account without first ob- taining government permits.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-12
BRITISH TROOPS REPORTED
 MARCHING ON ptvrROGRAD

Ckholm, June 12.--Part of the British troops which recently arrived at Murmansk are participating in op- erations against Petrograd, according to reports from Archangel. They are now near Petrogavodsk
New Britain herald., 1919-06-12
COMMJ MIST GOVERNMENT WILL BE
 PROCLAIMED IN AUSTRIA SUNDAY.
 REPORTS REACHING LONDON SAY

London, June 12.-A Communist government will be proclaimed in Austria on Sunday with promise of formation in government circles here.
 The best information indicates that about 40 per cent. of the Austrian army is Bolshevik. The Austrian
New Britain herald., 1919-06-12
PLAN EXTENSIVE CRUISE
Navy Men Will Have Long Winter Trip As Reward For Work Done During War.

Washington. June 12.-An exten- sive cruise of the combined Atlantic and Pacific fleet is planned for next fall and winter as a reward for the mems services in the war. Recruits now coming into the navy may ar range to participate. South America will be visited. No decision has been reached as 10 whether Europe will be in the Itinerary.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-12
MAJ. GEN WOOD SUMMONED
Is Expected to Be Witness for Chi cago Tribune in Ford Libel Suit Today.

Mount Clemens. Mich, June 12.- MajOr-Gen. Leonard Wood was eX- pected to be a witness for the de- fendant today in Henry Ford's libel suit against the Chicago Tribune. Clarence A. Monahan, formerly chief deputy sheriff of Cameron county Texas. testified today of depredations by Mexican bandits.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-12
NOSKE SAYS HIS DUTY IS
 TO SAVE GERMAN PEOPLE

Weimar, June II, (By the Associat- pd Press. )--''We are still in office and wiIl stick, because it is our duty to save the German people" Gustave Noske, minister of defense declared at inc meeting today of the majority so- cialist party.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-12
fE.RSHI<G WILL STAN IN
 FRANCE UNTIL JULY

Paris. June 12. General Pershing will remain in France until the mid- dle of July, This was learned today in connection with reports from the United States that he would return there by July 1.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-12
HOUSE. WILL NOT
 HELP SINN FVEINERS

Paris, June 12.--Although Col House will go to England tonight it is authoritatively denied that he is to visit Ireland to investigate the Sim I'ein situation He had a long con- ference with President Wilson last evening.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-12

communists are expected quickly to align themselves with the Hungarian communists.
 Recently military successes have strengthened the Hungarian commun- ists.
 The Austro- Hungarian situation as a whole is viewed here as decidedly serious.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-12
HAGEN WINS GOLF TITLE.

Newton, MuSS., June 12.~-Walter Hagen of Oakland Hills today won the national open golf championship. Playing off q tie with M. J. Brady of Oakley, Hagen led by one stroke in IS holes. He was around in "; Brady in IS.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-12

New York. June 12.-The Western Union reported today that traffic was running smoothly on all it's lines.
 The Postal reported fewer men out than yesterday.
 The union officers estimated HOO operators were on strike in New York.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-12
WILL CALL ON SOLDIERS
Mayor of Winnipeg Threatens to Sum- mon Soldiers at First Sign of Strike Disorder.

Winnipeg, June 12.-Mayor Gray has served notice that the first sign of disorder among the strikers he will ask for regular troops to quell the disturbance. Donald MacPherson has been deposed as chief of police and the force has been reorganized with C. H. Newton as chief. From Van ccuver word came that employees of near beer factories deserted the strik- CTS and returned to work. A cargo of mutton from Australia remains un- loaded there because the longshore- men arc on strike.
New Britain herald., 1919-06-12
FLAG DAY TOMORROW

Statute Calls For June 14 But Govcrn-
 or Says He May Change Date if
 Necessary.
 Hartford, June 12.-Tomorrow will be F'lag Day in Connecticut by Gov ernor Holcomb's proclamation. When his attention was directed today to the Flag Day statute which provides that the governor shall annually designate June 1" he declared that he had au- thority to name another date if nec- essary His claim is that schools must, under the law, hold Flag Day exercises on the day proclaimed and as the 14th falls on Saturday this year such program would be impossible.
 Attorney Gen. Healy declined to eX- press an opinion,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-18
FLIERS SCOUR TEXAS
FOR STORM VICTIMS
Girl SWims Five Miles in Raging
Sea With Brother-May
Be 800 Dead

Corpus Christi, Tex, Sept. 1S.-(By
A. PA total death list of 800 hur-
rfcane victims in this district is the
latest estimate of officials here.
Searchers continued today to explore
debris in the city, while army aviators
from Kelly field few over the outlying
districts locating refugees and obtaining
reports as to damage. A party will
visit the backwaters of Nueces bay,
where there are several acres of wreck
age, believed to contain many bodies.
The authorities today reiterated that
no more outsiders would be admitted to
the city on account of the food problem,
which has become acute. Many relief
trains either have arrived or are on
their way here and hundreds of vol
unteer workers have poured into the
city.
OF the many tales of personal heroism
being recounted none that has come to
light exceeds that of Esther Fuller,
seventeen years old, who swan five
miles through the waters of Nucces bay,
towing and carrying the unconscious
form of her nine year old brother Ted.