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The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-08-04
EXPLOSIONS KILL
TWELVE IN EAST

RARITAN, \. j., Aug. "A
dozen persons were killed and many
injured here yesterday as the result
of four explosions in the ammuni-
ton sheds belonging to the army
arsenal The sheds were badly
wrecked by the explosions and
flames are now completing their de-
struction.
The cause of the explosions has
not been ascertained.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-08-04
FOOD COST INJURIES
AMERICAN CHILDREN

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. A.
The children's bureau of the depart
ment of Labor is authority for the
statement that the prices now pre-
vailing in the United States are
working a great hardship on the
children of workingmen, and the
prediction is made that continue
tiun CT present conditions viii result
in material increase in the infant
mortality rate in Amer "a.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-08-04
MANY WANT MORE PAY.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. A.
Four hundred and fifty thousand
members of the Brotherhood of
Railway and Steamship Mail Clerks
and Freight Handlers, with the ex-
ception of the station employees,
have joined the other railwaymen in
their demand for an increase in
wages or a reduction in the cost of
living. The men declare that some
thing must be done Immediately or
they will quit their positions.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-08-04

ing required TO take three months
military training course.
This reserve force will be used to
fill out twenty infantry divisions
and one cavalry division of the reg
ular army.
The bill provides for the abolition
of the promotion of officers by
seniority, the secretary explaining
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-08-04
JAPAN TO HAVE FLEET
IN SOUTHERN WATERS

TOKIO.-In connection with the
control Of the Caroline, Marshall
and other South Pacifs islands en-
trusted to Japan by the peace con-
ference, the Japanese government is
contemplating the organization of a
special squadron of warships TO be
stationed in the South Sea region.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-08-04
ENGLAND MAY PAY
WAR DEBT IN SOD

LONDON, Aug. 4.-The London
Daily News claims that the sugges-
ton that a portion of Fngland's
war debt be paid by transfer of the
British West Indies to the United
States is receiving serious consider
alton on both sides of the Atlantic
ocean.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-08-04

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. A.
The plans of the war department
for a permanent peace-time army
Of $4,000 officers and men were
made known to Congress today by
Secretary of War Baker, a lengthy
explanation of the scheme accom-
panying the bill prepared by the
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-08-04
FRENCH DISCONTINUE
USE OF BREAD TICKETS

PARISHES of bread tickets has
been discontinued in France, and
food cards are now needed only for
sugar. The minister of food states
that the cost of printing and dis
tributing the various cards during
the war was nearly 100000.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-08-04
SUBMITS PLANS
FOR PEACE-TIME ARMY

that the war had shown the system
to be defective.
All of the special army services
created during the war are to be
maintained as separate branches un-
der the proposed plan, with the ex-
ception of the chemical warfare ser
vice. which will be merged with the
engineer corps.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-08-04
SWORDS TO BE CARRIED
BY BRITISH OFFICERS

LONDON.-The sword, which was
discarded during the war because
it was utterly useless, has been for
mally returned to the British army
An order requires all field mar.
shals, generals, and colonies, when
dismounted," to wear a sword on all
ceremonial parades and at Official
ceremonies.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-08-04

From three TO six million chill
iren. the bureau statement says, are
not sufficiently fed, because of the
inability of their parents to buy
needed food on their present in
comes.
Conditions are becoming worse
steadily, the statement says, and
serious consequences will follow un-
less steps are taken Immediately 70
bring about general lowering of
prices.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-08-04
RUMAN|AN TROOPS
IGNORE PROTESTS

BUDAPEST, Aug 4 Notwith-
standing the objections offered by
the Italian government, Rumanian
troops have occupied this city and
preparations are being made for an
indefinite stay.
No resistance was offered 10 the
approach of the Rumanians and the
occupation was accomplished with
out serious disorder
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-08-04

charge of a lifeboat in which 10
British subjects took refuge. The
boat encountered a hurricane, but
the lieutenant brought her through
it safely, and the record states that
his bravery and devotion saved the
lives of all.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-08-04
RAILWAY STRIKERS
GROWING STEADILY

CHICAGO, Aug. 1.-The claim is
made today by railway union Off
Gals that the shipments strike,
which started last week, will tie up
all freight and passenger traffic in
many sections of the country before
the end of the present week. There
is the possibility that a call will also
be issued for all roundhouse work
ers in the United States TO join the
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-08-04

Officials of the railway administra-
ton declare that the shipments
strike has not interfered seriously
with traffic thus far. The work has
been kept moving despite the ac-
ton of the strikers, but no predic-
tions are being made as to the ulti-
mate outcome of the demand for
more pay.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-08-04

the User, the big Bertha" at Leu
genboom, Dixmude, Poelcapelle, St.
Julian, Zillebeke, Houthulst Forest,
and Furnes, all names familiar to
American newspaper readers who
followed the war from day TO day.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-08-04
IOWA WORKERS JOIN.

SIOUX CITY, Ia, Aug. "A
thousand railway shopmen in this
state have joined the strike for in
creased wages, the majority of them
having quit their places today.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-08-04

clared that the principal parts of
the document might, be immediate
ly and thoroughly revised.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-08-04

Frank Cleary has returned to Ne
mana after an absence of several
weeks in Fairbanks.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-08-04
NOT SERIOUS YET.

1ent for increased wages.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1919-08-04
TEMPERATURE

Sunday, August 3.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-30
NEW BUILDINGS NEEDED
 AT STURRS COLLEGE

Members of the Connecticut legis- lature have received from Colonel Will liam Fl. Hall of Wilmington, member of that body. letter in reference to the requirements of the. Connecticut Asri-
 cultural college at Storrs for new
 buildings and asking if they as mem
 bers of the general assembly would ap- prove the borrowing of money by the trnstees of the college to provide the
 buildings.
 'The Connecticut Agricultural college Is today in a very embarra ssing posi- ton in so fax as one phase of its edu- cation is concerned.' writes Colonel omics building and dormitory for young women, was destroyed by fire in July. This was wooden building erected in 1896. building insured for 1900, contents for S2.2oa. The Con- nectieut Agricultural college has been designated as the institution in the state Of Connecticut for the training of teachers in home economies to receive the federal smith Hughes fund for this purpose. The state in accepting this fund is under a moral obligation to furnish adequate equipment and facil- itieS for instruction. and present en- rollment indica tes that there will be at least seventy five young women to en- ted college this fall. At the time of the fire the building and equipment was inadequate to do the work and the trustees of the institution with only the insurance money available can erect only poor temporary building which would at least be inadequate for present needs and almost total waste for the future.
 Now a permanent fireproof building of a size sufficient to furnish copdi- tions for one hundred students and fa- cilities for instruction will cost $140,- 0eo. The college asked for this build ing at the last session of the general assembly. The state board of finance and the committee on agriculture both reported favorably, It went. as all bills calling for appropriations do. to the appropriation committee and they eliminated this particular building and It has been the policy of the state board of finance to recommend at each session Of the legislature a specified sum for the agricultural college to put into buildings and permanent i'm prov venients. Under ordinary condi- one asked for at the next session and if the precedent already established was followed the request would sure Iy be granted.
 'sFhere. is no legislature in session and therefore nothing can be done for at least two years. In case the board of control are unable from funds in their possession to furnish any relief. would you, as a member of the gen. eFaI assembly, approve of the trus- tees of the college borrowing the money for this purpose. It seems nee essary to secure from the member of the lesislature some assurance that this action of the trustees of the col lege would be approved in this matter and as time is a great factor. an early reply would be very much appreeiat- ed"
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-30
TAFTvHLE

The regular meeting of the Taftyiile Army and Navy club was held at the rooms of Ponemah council, K. of c., on Providence street Monday evening at s o'clock Thomas Waldron preSid- ed over the meeting.
 Regular routine business was trans acted. A committee has been appoint ed by the members of tho club to look over the village and to find the most desirable quarters for the club Thus far the K. of C. has kindly loaned the club the use of their rooms. but it is thought best by the members that the club have their own rooms. in which more freedom might be allowed, as the club intends to take up athletics in the near future. and will need room for training quarters. One of the mem dance be given. the earnings of which should be turned over to the commit tee in charge of fitting out the clubs rooms. His plan was immediately pointed to make all necessary ar engagements for the dance.
 The members of the club are taking earnestly to their duty and the people of the village may be sure that the Taftville branch of the American Le- zion will do their share in the work ahead to keep up the spirit of the people Of the village.
 Idle Moments in the village-At the ole fswimmin hole: For the past sew era1 days the ole swimmin' hole has been well patronized by its usual GUS toners. The cries Of Come on in, the waters .ine.' or Hey, fellows, watch this dive" are heard by those who happen to pass by at the busy hour, which usually begins at in the morning and lasts until at night, and many are those who listening to the voice of youth allow themselves to be drawn to the scene of the pool. where in most cases they are compelled by a certain something which In some way or other leads their hands p their col lars and does the knot Jyhfying act, and soon the call is too great and off comes the remainder of their clothes and another porpoise takes to the water. After a few moments swim the bather returns to the shore mad To, and sbeholdi his clothes seem to have suddenly suffered a terrible pain and are all knotted up- At first he feels sore over the trick played upon him by the bathers who had tied his be- longings in such a manner. However he soon cools off and finding some other batler's clothing plays a similar prank and then continues on his way satisfied that he has had the time of his life.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-30
MOVIE MACHINE FOR
 TUBERcuLoSsS HOSPITAL

Superintendent Hugh B. Campbell of the Nerwich State Tuberculosis Sana- 1osis commission of the receipt by his institution from the Knights of Co., 'lumbus of a valuable moving picture machine used in a Southern train ing camp during the war.
 It developed at a meeting of the commission. Monday that aceemrno- ee-ions will he provided in the new White Beach Tuberculosis Sanatoriuyn for sixty children with hone tuhercu- = tosis, The sanatcr;4Tn, which is being ma de over from the old White Beach hotel at East Lyme. Is rapidly taking on new aspect Forty-two werknnep gre engaged on the job and Chairman stephen J. Nai1er Of the coHmissfca figured that it would be ready for oc- cupanev soon after. September 1. In- cidentally. he remarked that in spite cf the furore created during the leg islative session against establishing a sanatcrfum at that point. there are
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-30
WANTS UNIFORM JiTNEY
 LAWS IN STATE

In a communication sent Monday to Mayor E.. Frank Morgan Of New London, Mayor Richard J. Kinseila. of Hartford said that the suggestion advanced by the New London mayor, urging a meeting of the corporation eeunseIs Of the various cities in the state in reference to the jitney oues- tion meets with his approval. Mayor Kinsella also asked for further details ceneerning the proposed plan. The let ter from Mayor Morgan was to the ef- feet that the corporation counsels of the different cities in Connecticut should confer and agree on a standard rule for the operation of jitneys throughout the stzte.
 Mayor Morgan's letter to Mayor Kinseila follows
 "As you know we are having con- siderable difficulty in the trolley and jitney situation in our city.
 50 much has been written and said in reference to regulation of the Jit- ney that 1t has come to me that the different corporation counsels, rep resenting the principal cities of Con necticut, should get together at some time in the very near future and go over the rules and regulations es- erence to jitneys and formulate some plan that will be a standard rule for the operation of these vehicles upon the streets of the various cities If this arrangement could be made it would seem to me that 1t would sim pIify matters greatly.
 T trust that I may have the pleas ure of having your views on this sit nation" . Y
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-30

Private Norman Scules has arrived safely at Hoboken. N. J.. from over seas. He saw considerable service In France, serving about 1+ months.
 Harry Delaney has accepted "a posi- ton with the United States Finishing Co. x
 The GreeneviIle paper mill will open up on eight hour shifts on Aug. {. Fhis mill has been shut down since Dec. 18th.
 Word has been received in Greene vile of the safe arrival of Private Arthur Jackson at Camp Mills from France. Private Jackson has been in service for the last 13 months.
 Johnstone Banfield has returned to his home on Fourteenth street after spending two weeks visiting relatives in Providence.
 Different rooms in the United States Finishing Co. are starting to work day and night. having two shifts from 2 z a. rn. Miss Emma Portelance spent Tues day at the home of Charles Bennett of Preston City.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-30
NORWICH TOWN

Sunday morning about ten o'clock an automobile party from Meaca aeater, en route to Ocean beach. detI ned for two hours at location on West Town street. Y h.ie tlle car reee'vei r.pdirs. I he teutists IL nabering twcn'y, in ciu,iir3 g sover,n Sna-; eiliiGral, par- took of their lunch while waiting and were given many privileges through the kindness of a local resident. Very all their wants were gratiied (and it was stated they were many, they continued on the journey, leaving the garbare and papers stre<n around. People H7lio take pride in keeping walks and doeryards clean. feel dis pleased when imposed upon in such manner
 Mr and Mrs Jonathan Smith and daughter, Miss Alice Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Smith. and son. Albert and Mrs. Thomas Smith and daughter Miss Florence Smith. of Town street spent Sunday at Atlantic beach and Watch Hill. making the trip by au- tomobiie.
 Mrs. Henry E. Wagner returned on Monday evening to her home, 27 West Town street. after passing week with Miss Isabel Egaa, of Stoniagten.
 Harry Burdsaux. of Springfield, Mass, was caller in Norwich Town Sunday, and later visited relatives in Greenevflfe.
 After passing several days at the. honae of his brether-in-l and sis ter, Mir. and Mrs. H. II. Farnharn, of Upper Washington street, Summer Willard (fornerly of Norwich Tewn), returned Tuesday to Brooklyn, x. T..
 Mfr. and Mrs. George L. Randall of ST West Town street. have as their guests Mir. and Mrs. 4. Brandner and their daughter. Miss Marion Erandncr of Brooklyn, N. r.
 Mrs. Hannah Kingsley and her
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-30

hall accommodations, tive to favor Bridgeport and one vote each for New London and Waterbury. Preferences stand about five to one in favor of a two-day instead Of a three day con- ference and the proportion is the same in favor of ending the convention with a banquet. There will be speakers of nation wide business prominence as well as the leaders of New England industrial interests, and wide repre- sentatioa of Connecticut's large and small business organizations is count : ed upon. Subjects as '.Fhe Future of Connecticut's Manufactures" "The Railroad and Freight Situation in this State"s "Business Reconstruction" !" and Future Relations Between Cap ital and Labor" were recommended ip the ouestionnaire for discussion at the general meetings. The special lines of business will hold group meetings devoted to more technical subjects of wholesale and retail trade. nanu- facturers, banking and insurance. pub lie utilities and agriculture spe- cial combined discussion for bankers and farmers is being considered to consider the problem of more exten- sion of credit to. farmers.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-30
GIVE UP ANNUAL OUTING PLANS

The committee appointed to make arrangements for the annual sulner outing of. the Chamber of Commerce. has decided to recommend to the Chamber. tkat the outing be dropped this year. This recommendation is the result of an apparent disinclina- ton on the part of the local mer- chants to close their stores on the day of the outing. The committee felt .that if the merchants decided not to close their stores for the day the cut ing plans could not be successfully carried out.
 ' Plans for the first annual meeting of the reorganized State Chamber of Commerce will be discussed. at the meeting of the executive committee to be held at the office of the Chamber at Hartford on Friday.
 Opinions and suggestions from the local Chambers of Commerce have been solicited by means of a question naire so that all sections and interests in the state will have had a voice in framing the programme The replies, as received to date, show fifteen or ganizations to favor Hartford as-a meeting place because it is centrally located, fourteen to favor New Ha- ven because it has superior hotel and
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-30
GRoToN IRON WORKS
 NOT TO RE SOLD


 A notice has been posted at the yard Of the Greton Iron Works signed by Receivers Frederick sCoifiin and F, IeEscy HSrwood. to the effect that the on saturday of this week. for the sat- isfaetion of claims of creditors repre- sented by Hull. Mcclure 6 Hull. wha brought the action before Jrdee Webb at Norwich about two weeks age
 At the court hearing Judge Webb passed an order for the sale of the ships now on the ways. together with a considerable amount of equipment at the yard in fact so much of the property that there were st all dis posed of the yard would be seri- cusly handicapped in carrying on business. The notice posted is as follows:
 "This is to announce that arr tect our interests in connection with the sale of proneyty of the Greten Iron Works. advertised to take place next Saturday There will be no sale and runors to the effect that the plant, is to be sold are fsise.
 ."FREDERICK CONL1N,
 "F. LEROY HAYWOOD,
 ~ sReceivers.'' asked concerning the notice. to pre- vent the sale. and he said he had ab- soluteiy nothing to say for publiea- ton.
 Judge Charles B. Waller. counsel for the Seceivers also stated today that there was nothing to give out today in connection with the present status of the yard. =; The matter of continuing the re- ceivers for another term Of four months comes up before Judge Malt bic in fIartferd next Monday. This is merely formal move to continue the receivership, as the receivers were originally appointed for four months and their terms are about to expire.
 Hull, McGuire & Hull. counsel for the creditors. have previously stated that they do not want to see the yard closed. They are agreeable to have the company furnish them with some other security to protect their claims. A member or this law firm said that they have not as yet l,ad brought to their attention any move on the part of the receivers or the counsel fer the receivers to stay the nroceedings.
 Mayor T. Frank Morgan and Law renee A, channeN of New london, appraisers of the property at the Groto- Iron Works. They completed their appraisal Monday. according to Mayor Morgan.
 The receivers and counsel for the Groton Iron Works declined to give out the figures of the appraisenaent. but is learned from other sources ths t the approximate total is ss.Tso,opo. this not including stock on hand. as It Is said that the valuation placed on the propert. by the company was about s1s,aoo.ooo.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-30
BIRTH RATE FALLS
 OFF IN STATE

Figures prepared by James P. BaIfe, statician of the stateJ depart ment of health: show a noticeable falling off in birth rate of the state for the rnont h of June of this year as compared with the rate for 1918 and for 19d7. There were 2,S16 births in the state last month This repre- scented a rate Of i5.9 per thousand of the populaton. In June, 1918, there were 2,s3I, which was 24.9 per thou sand, and in 1917 a,ss2 births gave birth rate of 2S.2.
 But there has been a gratifying de- crease in, the death rate among chill dren of one year and younger Dur 1S0 infants died in the state as com pared with 214 for the corresponding month of last year. and 221 for the same month in 1ss17. The birth rate for June. 1919, was 5S.2 per one thou sand of the population; in 1918 6s.3, and in 1917, T6.e.
 The number of deaths of, people of all ages throughout the. state for the month of June was l.201, or seven ty-tWo less than for June 1918, and 2e5 The death rate for the month of June in the state for the past three years was as follows: Year 1919, s.s; year 1918, l0.s; and 1917, 14.1. There were pared with 145 in the corresponding month of last year. There. were III victims of cancer, or two less than there were in June, 1918. Influenza was the cause of nineteen deaths as against six in the previous June. Sixteen soccumbed to diphtheria as against ten in June, 1918. Tilexe were seventy nine deaths from accident or sixteen less than in the same month of the previous period. There were six teen suicides compared with a June. 1918 total of twelve. There were five homicides, or three less than a year ago.