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Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27
FORBIDDEN TO HOLD
 MEMBERSHIP IN A. L

Detroit, Mich, Dec. 26-Members of the Detroit local, Automobile. Air craft and Vehicle Workers of Ameri- ca, were forbidden to hold member ship in the American Legion by an amendment to the bylaws of the ve- hicle workers organization auopte6 several days ago. it was announced tonight. The action was taken, ac- c6rding to I. Paul Taylor secretary of the union. because of the uses to which the legion has been put by cer- tain factions.''
 said, upon recommendation of the board of administration after it had considered allegation that the Ameri can Legion had been active in "breaking" the strikes of the New York longshoremen, the Boston police men and the Kansas miners.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27
ONE OF THE LARGEST OIL
 WELLS IN TAMPICo CLOSED

Washington Dec. 26.-Another American oil well, one of the largest in the Tampico region, has been closed by order of the Mexican government, the state department was advised to- day. The well, it was reported, had been producing for more than a year and was drilled in strict comp iiance with all the regulations in force at that time.
 Full particulars concerning the re- ported seizure have been asked by the state department.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27
AUSTRIAN CLAIMS HE HAS
 NOT SLEPT FOR FIVE YEARS

Greenwich, Conn, Dec. 26. = Felix Boehimer. an Austrian, who claims he has not slept for five years, walked in- to the police station yesterday and de- manded that he be locked up. He told Chief Andrew Talbot that if he was not put in cell he would go out and smash windows and get into the lock- up any way. The man had passports. He desires to be deported. His trade is that of tailor and he has been employed by local tailor who form erly had New York city store.
 Judge Mead today asked the police to make further inquiry into this case.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27
PREDICTS RECOGNITION OF
 "REPUBLlC OF IRELAND"

New York, Dec 26-A prediction that 1920 may see the recognition of the Republic of Ireland' by the Unit ed States was contained in New Years message cabled to Arthur Grif- filth. acting president, by Eamon De Valera made public here tonight. The message follows:
 Greetings to the persecuted people of Ireland from the many millions of Americans who love liberty, and ad- mire people everywhere who will not be denied liberty. Endure yet while. You will be sustained. The year 1920 may see the republic of Ireland off cially recognized by the United States, and then final victory after 75O years Work and pray. Everyone colleagues and self, are doing our duty. We send our affectionate regards to every Irish citizen.
 "DE VALERA"
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27
U. S. AND JAPAN REACH
 AGREEMENT ON SIBERIA

Vladivostok, Dec. 26 (By the A. P.). A common ground on which to base joint action in Siberia has been reached by the United States and Jspzn, according to an announcement given out here by the Japanese official publicity bureau. The announcement said:
 "Genuine satisfaction Is expressed fin influential quarters that a common ground has been reached by Japan and America for basing joint action in Siberia This is particularly pleasing to those who have observed with regret that Siberia policies of the two countries at times seemed ts fol- How divergent courses
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27
BODY OF CAPTAIN HOWELL
 HAS BEEN WASHED ASHORE

London, Dec. 26.-The body of Captain Frederick Ernest Howell. one of the British airmen in the London to Australia flight. who lost his life when his machine was wrecked off the island of Corfu on Dec. F, was wash dasbore on Corfu and buried at the foot of a beautiful mountain by an English chaplain. according to a Corfu despatch to Lloyds under Wednes- days date.
 mechanic who accompanied Captain Howell, has not yet been found. Howell's airplane is a complete wreck and salvage is impossible because of the bad weather.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27

lived in New York last Friday from South American trip in which he had supervised the deportation to Colom bia of red" This fact, he added, suggested the possibility of radical activities being responsible for pr. Vermily'es non appearance.
 Miss Kenney and Dr. Vermily'e met at South America two years ago. He was visitor at her home last sum mer. The couple had much in com mon, both graduated from middle west colleges and completing their educa- tion at German universities.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27

deaths and illnesses reported as due to apeplexy. acute abdominal trouble and other causes were really caused by drinking. wool alcohol concoctions
 The official figures show that only five deaths from drinking wood alec hol were reported in Manhattan for the year 1918 and only four in Brook lyn for eighteen months prior to July 1. Dr. Norris said that two ounces of ordinary wood alcohol were frequently sufficient to cause death and that, taken on an empty stomach, consid- crably less might produce blindness Or even prove fatal 1
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27
27 DEATHS IN MANHATTAN
 FROM WOOD ALCOHOL

New York, Dee. s6.-Twenty seven deaths from drinking wood alcohol and several cases Of poisoning have occurred in Manhattan between Nov ember and Dec. 20. according to off, cial figures made public tonight by Chief Medical Examiner Charles Nor
 ris. pr. Norris declared that, in his opinion, these figures did not nearly represent the full toil in death and sickness due to taking the poison as a beverage as he believed that many
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27
BOUGHT IN HARTFORD HAS
 CAUSED s2 DEATHS

f t .s Chicopee, Mass, Dec. 2e.--Thirty-
 two deaths had resulted tonight from the drinking of liquor bought
 in Hartford, Conn.,, and drunk in
 this city, Holyoke and Hartford.
 Yesterday, last night and today
 seventeen men and one woman died in Chicopee, ten men in Hartford
 and four in Holyoke.
 A number of other men were in
 a critical condition tonight at hos
 pitals in Holyoke and Springfield
 Four men were under arrest in
 Hartford and three in Chicopee,
 pending the result of autopsies to
 be held late tonight.
 Police Investigations in Hartford indicated that the liquor which was
 sent to that city from New York contained wood alcohol. Part of it was sold at bar in Hartford, part was bought at that place by. persons who carried it away and part was sent to a hotel in Chicopee Falls. State and federal authorities in Massachusetts and Connecticut were aiding the police of Chicopee. Hartford, Holyoke and Springfield IotIiSAL III tiIe-1I 6llOi u dSlSL responsibility for the deaths. The police and physicians believe there are many more ill as a result of drinking the liquor who have not yet been reported. It was learned that considerable of the liquor was sold in this section.
 As soon as it was evident that some form Of liquor was probably causing the deaths, word was dis patched to every saloon in the val a ley to make certain that no more E of it was placed on sale. The Am erican House in Chicopee Falls was closed by the police and a special squad of police was detailed to keep \ guard.
 \ Springfield. Mass, Dec. 26-At ' midnight the Chicopee police an \ aounced that charges of man
 slaughter had been brought against Charles Perry and William Baker
 who have been held pending investi-
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27
n Ea- SHOT HIS WIFE WHILE
 COMPRISING WITH HER

Danbury, Conn, Dec 26.-Harry A. Webb, S4, a driver, shot his wife last night while in conversation with her In front of the home Of her parents The woman is in the Danbury hospital with wound in her side but will proba- ply recover. Webb has made no ex- planation Of the reason for the shoot- ing. He and his wife have been liv- ing apart. but last night attended tke theatre together.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27
SAYS THAT ILRoADS
 MUST HAVE HIGHER RATES

Philadelphia, Dec. 26. = President Samuel Rea, of the Pennsylvania Railroad in statement tonight on the return of the railroads to private ownership said it is essential that higher rates be approved by the in terstate commerce commission to save the country from broken down rail-
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27
FIRE IN THE PLANT OF
 TWISTED DAILY CITIZEN

Winsted, Conn, Dec. 26-Firc in. the plant of the AVinsted Daily Citizen to- night caused loss estimated at $1e,- 900. Damage was done to the presses, but firemen prevented loss to the print paper stored in tho building. Louis T. Stone, editor of the Citizen, said that the paper would be published tomor- row. ---' -s
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27
SON HAD. NOT HEARE FROM
 DR. VERMILYE SINCE NOV.

Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 26.-Dr. John H. Vermilye, an. Atlanta physician, said tonight he had not heard since Nov emDer from his father, Dr. William Grey Fermilye, former naval surgeon, who failed to appear yesterday for his wedding at Monson. Mass
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27
WILSON ORDERS THAT SEVEN Ex-GERMAN
 LINERS BE TURNED OVER ID GREAT BRITAIN

Puts Abrupt End to Controversy Between the Shipping Board and British Officials Over the Vessels Used to Bring Back American Troops and Now Held Idle In New York liar bor-Had Been Retained By the Board Pending Return b the Standard Oil Company of 12 Tank Steamers, Formerly Under the German Flag, But Now Held By Great Britain By Order of the Supreme Council
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27
RAIL WAY MACH|N|STS ARE
 . DEFIANT ID CUNN|NS BILE

Serve Notice to Congress- Through Their President That They Will Not Submit to Enactment of the Bill With Its Drastic AnStrike Provision Per Cent of the 125- 900 Members of the Union Have Voted to Walk Out In Event of the Bills Passage By Both Houses of Congress-
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27

stewards crew being exceptional. Special attention is being paid to ven- tilation and the berth compartments are strictly clean and orderly. %."
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27
WOOD ALCOHOL KILLS s
 FOUR MEN IN CHICAGO

Chicago, Dec. 26.-Four men, were dead today from drinking wood alec. hol as a substitute for whiskey .on Christmas day. according to the po- lice. Two died yesterday and two to- dav
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27
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Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27

A report from Riga states that as the result of conferences he'd it was decided to hold a meeting at Helsing- fnrs the first week in January, at which all the Baltic states will be rep presented. A league of states will be discussed.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27

Frank HedIey, president of the |. A. T. announced he and the direc- tors of the company were willing to accept. as the basis of negotiations with the city. the transit plan present. ed by Transit Commissioner Delaney and Public Service Commissioner Nix on
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27
Condensed TeIegrams

United States Grain Corporation made no flour purchases this week.
 Government operation of railroads 100000.
 Fire virtually destroyed the palace i of the Duchess of Manzeneda in Madrid.
 Louis F. Swift was elected a director i of the Green Star Steamship Corpor- ation.,
 Austrian authorities arranged for i Christmas gift of one loaf of bread for l each person.
 Complete embargo on shipment of arms to Mexico was announced by the United States Pittsburgh bankers estimated Christ mas bonuses amounting to s10,00o,oo0 weer given in that city.
 Bar silver was quoted at v 1-2I pence an ounce in London, compared with s1.S3 in New York. l pr. ldenio Nagauchi, Japanese bac- teriologist. is expected in Mexico City to make study of yellow fever.
 During the month of December the 1 sale of copper will. it is estimated, amount to at least 900,000,00o pounds.
 Gold was sold in London at 100 shill ing and three pence Wednesday, com pared with 100 shilling at previous close
 Provision is made in the New York State budget for an increase in
 wages for Major Lawes. warden of
 Sing Sin.
 The dollar was quoted at 10 francs
 and 50 centimes in Paris. compared
 with 10 francs nd 31 centimes at pre-
 vious close.
 General obregon, candidate pro pres
 idency of Mexico, will pledge amend
 ment of clauses in constitution ob-
 jectionable to foreigners.
 Esthonian and BoIshevki deIeuates
 in conference at Dorpat reached an
 agreement on the question of frontiers
 and military guaranteeing Efforts of fleet of tugs to float the l stranded Old Dominion steamer Madi-
 son proving unsuccessful the pas
 sengers were removed to Norfolk. Civil guards in Spain suffered se- , lSildied, 34 wounded and 52 others
 fought off attacks without injury. .as 1----'. s-----=-- ss-s.Al-1'.ssa--z } Forty-tw New York ciey news
 papers advocating sedition and over l throw of the United States govern ment will be thoroughly investigated by the senate. .s Hale Holden. regional director o4 ; the Central West, declared the gov
 ernment must spend $500, 100000 ir } order to give the public adequate 1 transportation service. Perfection Of 9 method of "wirec : wireless" by which at least ten and l possibly more conversations may bt carried on by persons thousands ot l miles apart is announced.
 ; A great BoIshevist. conspiracy wa,
 discovered at Riga and 100 leader! | with principal subordinates were ar. y rested Instructions for carrying on
 Red campaign in America were dis n covered.
 = Cyprus, which furnished cooper fo 4 the civilized world centuries ago. ma. = in a few months be turning out thous c ands of tons of metal with the aid 0 e modern mining machinery purchas
 ed in the United States. Il A report Fror1 Riga states that a : the result of conferences he'd it wa u decided to hold a meeting at Helsing :, fors the first week in January, a U which all the Baltic states will be rep - presented. A league of states will b S' discussed.
 S.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27

Cyprus, which furnished copper for the civilized world centuries ago. may in a few months be turning out thous- ands of tons of metal with the aid of modern mining machinery purchas- ed in the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27

Efforts of a fleet of tugs to float the stranded Old Dominion steamer Madi- son proving unsuccessful the pas- sengeFs were removed to Norfolk
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27

A great BoIshevist conspiracy was discovered at Riga and 100 leaders with principal subordinates were ar rested Instructions for carrying on Red campaign in America were dis covered.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27

Esthonian and BoIsheviki deIeuates in conference at Dorpat reached an agreement on the question of frontiers and military guaranteeing.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27

Civil guards in Spain suffered se- verely during the year. Eight were ldldled, 34 wounded and 52 others fought off attacks without injury.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27

General obregon, candidate pro pres- idency of Mexico, will pledge amend ment of clauses in constitution ob- jectionable to foreigners.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27

Perfection Of method of "wired wireless" by which at least ten and possibly more conversations may be carried on by persons thousands of miles apart is announced.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27

Forty-two New York ciey news papers advocating sedition and over throw of the United States govern ment will be thoroughly investigated by the senate
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27

Hale Holden. regional director of the Central West, declared the gov ernment must spend 00,o00,000 in order to give the public adequate transportation service.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-27

The dollar was quoted at 10 francs and 50 centimes in Paris, compared with 10 francs nd 31 centimes at pre- vious close.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-11
Washing Won't Rid
Head of Dandruff

The only sure way TO get rid OF
dandruff is 60 dissolve IL: then you
destroy II entirely. To do this. re,
about four ounces of ordinary liquid
arvon; apply IL at night. when retir,
ing; use enough to moisten the scalp
and rub II In gently with the finger
tips.
DO this tonight. and by morning
most, II not all. OF your dandruff will
be gone. and three or four more an.
plications VIII completely dissolve
and entirely destroy every single
sign and trace of Il. no matter how
much dandrnff you may have.
You viii find. too, that all itching
and digging Of the scalp win stop at
once. and your hair win be fluffy.
lustrous. glossy. silky and soft. and
look and feel n hundred times better.
You can get liquid arvon Mt any
drug store. II Is inexpensive and
never falls to do the work.--Adver.
usement
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-11
CITY WILL PAY
POLICE Fares
Bolton Has Ordinance Ready
for Council Monday

An ordinance has been prepared
ut Councilman Bottoms request TO
authorize the police department to
pay street car fares Of policemen
while on duty. II viii be presented
to the council Monday.
This is all the action the city
fathers win take In the matter, II In
intimated nj city hall. and supt.
Murphine's order that no free rides
will be allowed police and fircmen
appears destined to stick.
With regard 10 reports that many
officers spent four or Ave hours walk.
ing to and from their beats-miles
from headquarters--ycst they
would have found little sympathy
around the county-city building.
All other city employees are paying
their fares, and have been right
along. so It is easy To realize they
don't see why the bluecoats should
expect this privilege.
DO 'em good 10 walk said one
councilman. Get 'cm In real good
physical shaper'
They're all too fatr' another wag
remarked.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-11
FIX SAFEGUARD
IN LEAGUE RULE
Monroe Doctrine Recognized
by Peace Agents
ny Carl. u. GItOAT

Omitted rrcsa staff Correspondent
PARIS, Aprn 1.-THE picnary
session OF the peace conference
called for today 90 receive the 70
mort OF the committee ON interna'
tlonai labor legislation was expected
10 develop into forum for airing
the dissatisfaction az the small ma
tons.
Many countries not represented In
the s'blg four" are known 10 re-
sent the assumption OF supreme au-
thority by that body.
The belief was expressed that, de
spite the fact that formation OF the
big four" has resulted In unusual
speed In arranging a peace settle
ment. representatives OF the little
powers would Heize the opportunity
10 place on record their diSapprovai
Of what they regard as deliberate
evasion OF their rights.
The league of nations commission
last night agreed 90 the insertion In
the covenant Of n clause specifioai'
~ recognizing the Monnos doctrine
The amendment was prepared BY
Col. House. The committees Adop-
ton OF tho Monroe doctrine proyt
sion was unanimous.
The "big four was expected IN
announce shortly further agreement
on important questions In line with
President wilson's 10 points and the
arnistioe terms.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-11
NURSE MARRIES
WOUNDED HERO
Canadian Tommy Met Her
in British Hospital
7 Continued From Page One
Tough In preference.
Lost His llcart

Tough In preference.
Lost His Heart
Jerry's luck failed him during the
battle OF Courceletto- struck In the
shoulder by flying German shrapnei
and seriously wounded. he was car.
ried TO the hospital at Contay,
where Edith Fernce played her part
In retaining the worlds heroes
Somehow. Jerry wanted 20 stay IN
contay hospital always. for there
his eyes met Edith Fernee's and he
lost his soldier heart. Thereafter
the military mail clerk brought Jor,
Try many letters from contay and
carried back messages OF love from
dangers front limo.
Sergeant Major Jerry wanted "a
10 back tn contay AFTER the battle
OF Lens. where he again stopped n
piece OF German shrapnei. but the
ambulance driver took him "a
Etaple-. where In four days he
was operated on II times. Two
months In the hospital patched him
up again and at last came the long
lookodLfor "bllghty."
The little Red Cross nurse OF
Contay hurried TO the rest camp
and became Mrs Jerry Nixon. and
day later Jerry returned TO the
fight line, while she went back "a
her hero wounded.
Greatest War Baby
After months Of separation. Ser
Eeant Major Jerry and Mrs. Jerry
sailed from England In February
1918. bound for Seattle.
She VIII never forgct--nor win ne
those days at Contay. days fuil
OF horror and drudgery and fun OF
loves service.
But. there's new chapter In the
romance of war.
ITS Byrg. the greatest war baby
Of the greatest war. and he bears
the name OF Canada's beloved gen.
ersi. the Byns OF Cambria battle.
Jerry won the honor rag for
the Lewis county district during the
Fourth Liberty loan drive, as a
oampsigner OF tho World War Vet,
erans.
And Mrs. Jerry's eyes dim ever
so little a. sho presses close the
little bundle Of life that bears the
heroic name OF Bynw. for she has
seen llfe's misery and has learned
to love IL happiness.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-11
ASK JUDGE TO
CANCEL Rates
Kennedy Says Only legisIa'
ture Can Boost Tariffs

Couteuding that the state leg
islsturc alone hss the power 10
fix rates for public utiiitac~
operatcd BY tho government.
seattle conriud~d tts appeal for
. r~vesxL of tho pubic service
phone rate Increase In the
Thurstou county superior court
Thursday.
Assistant Corporation Counsel
Tom Kennedy. who. with Z. Z. Har
mon. Tacoma city attorney. Joined
in the review proceedings for . re-
verwai OF the tariff increase. Grant
ed by the public service commission
returned 10 Seattle Friday.
We have based our petition or
the ground that the fixing Of rats
for government operated utilities u
a police power granted tho states.
he said. Our contention has beer
upheld by court decisions In Illinois
and South Dakota. and more r~cenf
~ In Mississippi. On March - the
United States supreme court also
ruled that the states have this
power Individually.
TN our argument. We Get forth
the faoe that the public service CON
mlssiou has never been granted 90
thority 70 fix government utility In
creased
Judge d. p. Wright. Of the Thur
ton county superior court. took ths
case undsr adviscmsnt. The com
mission was represented by formes
Attorney General Tanner and AZ
sistant Attorney General Hance Clio
land. Postmaster General Burieson
was represented by Otto Rupp.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-11
PEASANTS FIGHT.
SERBIAN TROOPS.
Street Battle Breaks Out in
Agram
ny EDWARD HING

United Press Corr~spoudsnt
BUDAPEST. Aprsl e.-Nc
layed.l--IIravy street nghtinE In
Agram. leo miles southwest Of
vieuna, wberc serbian trocps nj
tempted "a rr~tcrc order during
= riot wbleh developed In peas
ants mass meeting. . Plume
dispatch rvportrd to-day several
radical axitsiors WIRE arrested
Han a million men and women
voted In Mondays soviet elections In
Budapest. IL Was announced today.
A new vote was ordered In one din
rtct. the government charging lilo
"a, baiioting.
4 hundred carloads Of American
fats arrived here from Trieste today.
greatly relieving the serious food
shortage.
The government has issued . de
cree. declaring all cinema theatres.
cinema producing companies and
pharmacies public property.
At the invitation OF the govern
ment the American and British mis-
ATOMS and foreign correspondence
witnessed a parade Of the firvt and
second International red regiments
which are bound to the front"
War Minister Poganny has ordered
all former professional officers 10 re-
port for duty In the red army 4
socallcd "Rumanian rcd army IL
bein TorEanixed here from citizens
speaking tho Runanian language.
Provision has been madc for com.
nunist Lectures for Italian wcvkmcn n.
These workmcn. former Italian war
prisoners. elected 10 remain here
rather than return to their own
country.