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Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-01-30
1o5,z5s U. s. Soldiers In HospltaIs

105,753 U. s. Soldiers In Hospitals
Washington.-An official report
from General Pershing made public re.
Gently by the war department shows
that on January there were 105,75
men of the American army in hosp.
tails in France and England. OF whom
72,642 were suffering from disease and
33,111 from wounds or other injuries.
The report says that the number OF
hospital cases is steadily decreasing,
there have been reduction of more
than $4,000 since the previous week
Deaths during the week numbered SCI,
OF whom $50 died of disease.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-01-30
Be In Readiness For Next War: Wood

Topeka, Kans.-Calmly referring to
the next war; Maj. Gen. Leonard
Wood made a strong appeal before a
joint session of the Kansas legisla-
ture for system of universal train
ing for national defense. He outlined
what he termed "the idea of the great
leader who has gone-and of Others"
and frequently quoted sayings of the
late Theodore Roosevelt. General
Wood said his plan was to train the
youth not more than six months.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-01-30
Refuses To Treat with eoIsheviki

Refuses To Treat With Bolshevikl
Paris.-Sergius Sazonoff, the former
Russian foreign minister under the old
regime and now representing the gov
eminent of Yekaterinodar and the ST.
berian government at Omsk. has de-
clared in q statement that he would
not participate in the conference pro.
posed by the supreme council with Boil
shevik representatives. He added, II
is stated, that IL was very likely that
neither the government of Admira
Denikine nor that of General Denikine
would send emissaries. for they were
fully aware OF what Bolshevism meant.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-01-30
State OF Roosevelt For Ellis Island

State OF Roosevelt For Ellis Island
New York.-A proposal TO erect a
statue of the late Theodore Roose-
welt on Ellis Isiand, so that foreign
ers coming to this country shall see
liberty and the figure of the man who
represents Americanism as they steam
up the bay" was unanimously adopted
at meeting of the Peoples Social
Service League, representing organi.
cations in New York's east side. Ap
peals for funds will be made to immi
grant societies as mark of the ap.
probation of the league for the man
who opposed immigration laws"
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-01-30
Wilson Hopes To Avoid Second Trip

WITsoH Hopes o HVcId SECOND TIP
Paris.--While the peace congress is
getting into action the question of
President Wilson naming a fifth dele.
gate to act on the American mission
when he himself departs for home mas
again arisen and the names of Will
liam H. Taft and Elihu Root have been
to the appointment of another dele
gate depends wholly upon whether he
will consider II necessary to return to
Europe after the adjournment OF the
American congress in March.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-01-30

Argentina Honors Theodore Roosevelt
Buenos Aires.-In honor OF the
memory OF Theodore Roosevelt, the
Argentine chamber of deputies ad
journed for one day
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-01-30
All Coal Orders Have Been Cancelled

Washington.-All orders for the re-
QUESTION of coal or coke were can.
celled by the fuel administration De.
livery on the orders will cease Jan.
uary 81.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-01-30

Washington. Tennessee is entitled
to five more candidates for cadetships
at West Point. Both Senators Shields
and Mcclellan are entitled to name one
more candidate each, while Congress
men Sells, Sims and Garrett have mott.
fled the war department of their Sc
lections. The law provides candidates
must be bona fide residents of the dis.
trict from which they are appointed
and must be II and not more than 22
years OF age. The entrance examina-
tons will be held March Is for admis-
sion to the academy on June 10.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-11
STRIKERS COMPLAIN
 TO SENATE PROBERS
Sympathetic Priest Also Tells of Alleged Cruelties To-
 ward Workmen at Mills.

Pittsburgh, Oct. 11.-Representa- tives of the steel workers on strike here told the committee which began sessions here today that rights to free asscm blaze and free speech were de- nied their people in the district AL legcd brutality by special law officers and the Stato police was charged by William Feeney, a union organizer, and Rev. Father A. Kaznici, who told the committee specific incidents which they said proved their assertions.
 Chairman Kenyon and other men- bers of the committee objected to the testimony because the men had not been eye witnesses to incidents of which they complained, but w. B. Rubin, attorney for the general strike committee, promised to substantiate their stories with evidence.
 Father I<aznici was allowed consid- erable latitude in covering the situa- ton. but Chairman Kenyon adm on ished Feeny to quit making a speech and talk facts.
 Chairman Kenyon announced the committee would take the testmon here tomorrow and return to Wash ington Monday.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-11
ROYALTY BASkING IN
 CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE
King and Queen of Belgium Having Pleasant Trip
 Returning Oct. 30.

Santa Barbara, Cal, Oct. 11.-The Belgian monarchs completed the first stage of their tour of the United States when they arrived here today after a triumphant progress across California.
 They will be guests for three days of Herbert c. Hoover, and their stay will be entirely unofficial. No attemp has been made to map a program for their entertainment, although they probably will spend much of their time motoring with an occasional dip in the Pacific.
 The trip across California was one of the most delightful parts of their tour, for King Albert and Queen Elizabeth at every stopping place were greeted by cheering crowds. The reception at Sacram mentO was especial ly cordial and their majesties were deeply touched by the warmth of their greeting. Almost the entire popula- tion of the city turned out to vel come them, and the same was true at Stockton.
 King Albert will resume his tour when he leaves here the night of October 13, to spend the next two days in San Francisco. The two following days Will De devoted to the Yosemite Valley. The 18th will be devoted to the Grand Canyon.
 The eastern stopping points in clude, Pittsburgh, Oct. 23rd, Bethle- hem, Pa, morning at 24th; New York 25-26; Philadelphia 27th; Wash ington 28th, 29th, 3Oth. The royal party will leave Washington the night of the 30th for Newport News to board the vessel which will carry them back to Belgium.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-11
RICH RADIUM ORE
 FOUND IN CANADA
Valuable Deposits Uncovered in Nip iss1ing District-Many Seeking
 Big Reward

Toronto, Oct. 11.-Pitchblende, the ore of radium. has been found in the township of Butte, district of Nipis- sing, it was announced today An as- say, made by New York experts, showed the pitchblende to be un- usually rich in uranium, the parent of radium. The uranium content was 63.60 per cent, equal to 74.9S per cent of uranium oxide.
 According to the provincial depart ment of mines this is the second oc- currence of radium bearing mineral reported to the bureau of mines since the Ontario legislature offered a re- ward of $25,00O for the discovery of radium in Ontario in commercial quantity The other discovery, eux- enite, which also carries radium. was made several years ago in the township of South Sherbrool1e in Lanark
 The dlScoverer of each deposit has laid claim to the reward, but the claims are not yet established, since it has not been shown that radium exists in comm ercial quantities.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-11

London, Oct. 11.-Conflrmation of newspaper report that German forces have captured Riga is being awaited here, but if the disparity of the rival forces is as great as reported in some dispatches, the success of the attack on the city would not be surprising. Up to 1:30 o'clock this afternoon, however, official news that the capture had been effected was still lacking.
 Gcrmany's New War.
 "Germany's new war is featured in this mornings newspapers, but re- ports printed here add nothing of inn portance to dispatches received by the Associated Press. The whereabouts of Gen. vOn der Goltz continues to be the subject of contradictory rumors and estimates of the size of the army commanded by Col. Avaloff- -Borendt also show a wide divergence It is re- called that Gen. Count Keller com mander of a large body of soldiers in the Baltic provinces which was re- cruited from German troops left in Ccurland by the Allies at the time of the armlStice, is a Baltic baron for merly a general in the Russian army. He has established headquarters at Shavli while Gen. Von der GOltz has his headquarters at Mitau. Prince Peter Lieven, forme erly of the Russian foreign office is experimenting the CO., ordination of the forces commanded by these two leaders it being intend- ed to transfer the occupation of Lithuania and Courland to a nominal ly Russian Lithuanian army com posed. in part, of Germans from the ranks of Gen. von der Goltz's troops This move, it is said, led to the pres- ent hostilities.
 Allies Prepare Ultimatum.
 Interest here is now largely focused in the result obtained from the note which the supreme council of the peace conference is reported to intend to send to Berlin today, demanding-1he Withdrawal of German troops from the Baltic provinces on pain of CO., ercive measures, from the Allies
 Not Anxious for War.
 Allied powers have the hardest problem they have encountered since the armistice thrust upon them bv the German Russian attack on Riga It is believed the Lettish government will expect the peace conference to furnish troops to resist Gen. von der Goltz and his Russian supporters, but who will furnish the new armies is very serious question. There is
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New Britain herald., 1919-10-11
LEADING AMERICAN
 FINANCIER IS DEAD
James W. Wallace, Native of Walling- ford, Began Iifcs Work As
 Office Boy.

Nyack N. Y., Oct. 11.-James N. Wallace, president of the Central Union Trust Co of New York and a leading American financer, died sud denly at his country home early to- day from heart trouble.
 MT. Wallace was born in Walling- ford, Conn.,, and started his business career at the age of II as an office boy in the bank of which he later be- came president He was director in large number of important f1nan- cial and business concerns, including the Mechanics and Farmers bank of Albany, the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron Co.,, the Bank of America and the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Co. He was also president and director of the Galveston, Houston and Henderson Railway Co.
 MT. Wallace was created a Knight of the Legion of Honor by the French government last January in recogni- ton of his war services in inter lIied war finances.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-11
COMMERCE CHAMBER
 TO SELECT DIRECTORS
Nominating Committee Presents List of Candidates to Be Voted Upon
 at Annual Meeting.

Chairman George I<imball of the nominating committee for Chamber of Commerce directors has submitted a list of candidates for the directo- rate of the cham Der, and this list will be voted on at the annual meet ing to be held this month. The list was chosen from the five groups which make up the mercantile organization
 Those chosen to represent the man. ufa acturers of the city are, F. A. Searle, F. A. Skinner and E. N. Humphrey; the retail m merchants, D. McMillan, George H. Dyson and Louis Nair; the professional men, Rev. J. Leo Sullivan, George w. Klett and J. c. Cooper; the insurance, real estate and financial men, w. l.. Hatch, r. s. Chamberlain and Noah Lucas: the members at large, F. w. Pelton, J.. R. Andrews and Philip Stanley.
 Monday afternoon at o'clock the committee appointed by the mercan- tile directors to choose a new board will meet and draw up list of 50 candidates, fifteen of whom will be elected at the annual meeting. That committee Is headed by A. F. Abbe, and is composed of G. K. Spring, G.. B. A. Baker and J. J. Witkin.
 At the meeting Monday the uniform hours committee will make a report and will decide upon the closing or opening of local stores Monday.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-11
As Owners Life Ends,
 His Office Clock St

A peculiar coincidence in con1 tion with the death of Alonzo| Hart is that at almost the very ins| of his death the clock in his offfc| city hall stopped. Fred Murl charity investigator, was the person in the office when the | phone call came announcing the news of MT. Hart's death. He inn diately looked at the clock wi registered 10:35 a. m. About a al ter to twelve he was asked by of the commissioners what tim, was, and when he looked he i'd that the clock had stopped time of the announcement of Hart's death.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-11
DARING TRAIN ROBBERY
Five Men Hold Up Express Messen- gers Near Memphis and Escape With Considerable Loot.

Memphis, Tenn, Oct. 11-Five men who boarded a southbound pas senger train on the Yazoo and Mis- sissippi Valley railroad as it was leaving the yards here early today, held up the express messenger and his assistant, secured several pack ages and escaped when the train was stopped at West Junction in response to telephone message from a yard master who saw the men board the train.
 The messenger and his assistant were found dying on the floor bound One of the stolen packages was said to have been shipped by Memphis jeWelry concern.
 Posses were organized quickly and began a search of the surrounding section.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-11
Polish World War Vets
 Elect New Officials

A meeting of the Polish World War Veterans association was held last evening at the Sacred Heart parish hall. Officers were elected to fill the vacancies caused by several members who have left for schools and colleges. The new officers are as follows: President, Boleslaus AbramoWizc; Vice-president, Ceslaw Jakubowski; financial secretary, John Janaitis 10 new candidates were ac- cepted.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-11
Couple Travel 300 Miles
 To Wed in New Brit

The wedding of Clifford Andel Ireland to Mrs. Myrtle B. Plank place at 12:30 o'clock this noon, l Samuel Sutcliffe, pastor of St. Ma church, tying the knot. The gr| is a native of Guilford, Me, and bride is from Nova Scotia. The pie came to this city yesterday took out their marriage license at town clerks office. Following tl wedding tour they will reside in Fl land, Me. The couple travelled miles to wed in New Britain.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-11
Col. House, On Way Home,
 Taken HI With Grippe

Washington, Oct. 11.-Col. F. M. House, one of the American peace delegates, is ill aboard the steamer Northern Pacific, on which he is re- turning from France, according to q radio message received today at the state department. He was said to be suffering from an attack of grip but his condition was described as not se- rious.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-11
25O Delegates Present.

Hartford, Oct. 11.-With 250 dele- gates present representing 49 differ ent posts of the American Legion in Connecticut the first state convention for the purpose of formulating a state organization of this body was called to order in the main drill hall of the state armory by temporary Chairman Alfred N. Philips of Stamford this forenoon. State Chaplain H. c. Me- serve of Stamford opened the conven- ton with the invocation.
 Conn. Soldiers Praised.
 Adjutant Gen. George M. Cole said the splendid work of the American soldier and sailor is well known throughout the world today and we have in Connecticut a right to be well pleased at the record of our soldiers and sailors and marines. Mayor Richard Kinsella followed Ad- jutant Gen. Cole. "I consider it a great honor," he said, ito be with you today. I want to give you little advice as an old fellow. While you start out with different ideas be gov erned by the great American rule that the majority rules and carry this home to your posts in all parts of the state.
 Remember the Dead.
 Don't forget today the boys over there on the other side who are also decorated, but with little white crosses to mark their final resting place. l give to you, heroes of the World War. the key to the City of Hartford and in behalf of the citizens of this fair city we are justly and rightly proud to be honored here by your presence"
 Judge Malone Secretary.
 Alfred N Philips of Stamford was elected permanent chairman and Judge William J. Malone of Bristol, permanent secretary. A letter was read from Governor HolcOmb express ing his regrets that, being out of town, he was unable to attend the conven- tion.
 Two Girls Arc Delegates.
 Among the delegates present were two women, Mrs. F.. c. Carlson of the Mary Gormley Post, No. 37 of Waterbury, and Miss Gertrude Sween- ey of Argonne Post. No. A of Rock vile. 1t was said at the convention that the state headquarters of the American Legion would probably come to Hartford. All the visiting del egates were guests of the mem bers of the Rau-Locke Post at noon at a luncheon served at the City club.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-11
Where These Forces Will Come From Is Question That Is Perplexing Peace Conference.
ENGLAND HAS NO
 DESIRE FOR WAR
GERMAN GUNS FORGE LETTS TO EVACUATE
 THEIR CITY OF RIGA

London, Oct. 11.-It was stat ed in authoritative quarters here late this afternoon that a c srman Russian attack on Riga was carried out on Friday un- der cover of a heavy bonn bard ment by German guns, forcing the Letts to evacuate the city.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-11
Might Be British Troop Ship.

If the loss of life in the wreck reported in the foregoing patch large indicated disaster will mark i'll the annals of the It would probable the ship wi wrecked military transport bringing British sold from Arcangel from which port Great Britain has been barking large numbers of during the last known tatsoop ships have sailed quite recently from angel Copenhagen advces received stating soldiers who have been the Archange front have just land Riga and have been rushed the front south of that city Onslaughts of German and Russian forces.
 Would Exceed Titanic Casualty List
 The largest recorded loss of life occur when the Titanic sunk after col1dng with iceberg of Newfoundland April IA, 1912 deaths show 1,503 The Lusitana, by German submari1 May 7, 195 carried with her than passengers When the Empress of Ireland the bottd in the Gulf of St. Lawrence May 194 VI 1027 One thousand died when the Japanese Kick Maru sank in Australian waters September 28,
New Britain herald., 1919-10-11
GOING TO EUROPE
P. k. Rogers Will Travel in the terests of the Skinner Chuck O pany-Leaving Thursday.

Treasurer P. K. Rogers of Skinner Chuck company will Thursday for Europe on a trip in interests of the local concern plans to be away for period of two months. MT. Rogers busi will take him to the principal c of practically every country in rope including Paris, Lisbon, Mao Zurich, Touraine, London and mingham.
 Having secured his passports made other preliminary arrangem for his extended trip, MT. Rogers secured booking on the La Frs scheduled to sail from the port New York Thursday morning.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-11
Automobile Bandits Shoot
 Man, Escape With S5.OOO

Toledo, O., Oct. 11.-Bandits in an automobile escaped With 5000 here today after holding up two men car rying the Plnkerton Tobacco Co. pay roll and shooting an employe, George Hillman. He received four wounds and is expected to die.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-11
Two Girls Arc Delegates.
and Italy
 Once More Friendly

Rome Oct. 11.--Foreign Minister Tittoni had cordial conversation with the British ambassador to Italy yesterday, according to a semi-offi cial announcem ent and as the result, all misunderstanding have been cleared and a friendly and cordial collaboratior by the two countries in solving peace problems has been brought about.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-11
Nair Will Be Affiliated
 With Judge Hungerford

Judge F. B. Hungerford and Attor- ney David l.. Nair will in the future be affiliated with the Hungerford law office at PIT Main street. MT. Nair is a graduate of the local High school and the Law school of New York uni Versity. He passed the bar examina- tiOnS last June.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-11

nounced, through William Ripley chairman of the national adjustmen commission, that lit intended' that the ships should be handled. MT. Ripley asked the strikers committee if they would promise to take care of these ten ships and received a flat refusal.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-11
Palmer Studies Legality
 of Prohibition Enforcement

Washington, Oct. 11.-Anticipating attacks on the constitutionality of the wartime and constitutional prohibit ton enforcement legislation, Attor- ney General Palmer will prepare an opinion which will be transmitted to the White House before the bill be- comes a law.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-11
STRIKING LONGSHOREDlEN DARE
 DEPT TO MAKE THEM HANDLE SHIPS

New York, Oct. 11.--A committee representing the striking longshore- men today fatly refused @ virtual ul timatum from the War department in regard to the handling of four freight ships and six passenger ships now on their way to New York.
 The War department had an-
New Britain herald., 1919-10-11

AfticIcS or General Merchandise.
 Fiume, Oct. Il (By The Associated Press. )-Thc steamer Persia, bounI from Genoa for the Far East with a cargo of 30.OOO rifles, ten million cartridges, 20 batteries of mountain guns and two heavy guns for the troops operating against the Bolsh3 visits, has arrived at Plume. The and forced tho captain to take the steamer into Plume.
 Entire Crew Mutinics.
 The Persia, with it's valuable cargo destined for Vladivostok, left Genoa on it's course through the Suez Canal to the Pacific, .ssssassa' g ssAiJ, sssesslaeaa sea in the Mediterranean, Fthe crew refused to take the vessel through the Suez Canal and the commander, un- able to check the mutiny, yielded D their demand that the ship should he taken into Plume, and headed back into the Adriatic, reaching Plume harbor, Thursdays tt .'.'-
 Is Second Pirate Ship.
 An Italian plcnipotentiary, ordered to the Far East. was aboard. He dis embarked at Plume and proceeded to Abbazia to await further orders from Rome This is the second "pirate' ship to reach Plume within the week, the first being the steamer Frederick Beck, of 1,500 tons with cargo ot general merchandise.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-11
Local Italians Raising
 Fund to Aid D'AnnunZio

The local Italians in corporation with Italians from all over the coun- try, are raising a fund for the benefit of Gabrielle d'Annunzio's men who fought at Plume.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-11
AMERICAN LEGION
 CONTENTION OPENS City Is Represented Among 250
 Delegates in Hartford 49 POSTS IN THIS STATE
w. w. T. Squire, Francis Pinchcs and II. C. Jackson Are Local RcprcScn- tativcS-Judec Malone Elected Per- mancnt Secretary.

At the meeting of the American Legion last evening William w. T. Squire, Francis w. Pinches, and Harry C. Jackson were elected delegates to the state convention being held in Hartford today.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-11
WEATHER.

Hartford, Oct. 11.-Forecast for New Britain and vicinity: Fair, much cooler tonight and Sunday.
New Britain herald., 1919-10-11
1 ,503 WENT DOWN WITH TITANIC; MORE .'lFi
 THAN 12OO DIED WHEN LUSTTANLA SAr

Archange 10-Two thousand lives have been lost the wreck of unnamed British ship the Norwegian according wireless dispatch received here from Hesngors
New Britain herald., 1919-10-11
900 LIVES LOST IN OCEAN DISASTER.
 IS UNOFFICIAL. REPORT FROM FINLAN
WRECK OF UNNAMED BR/7ZSH VESSEL DZSCREDI7ED BY GOVERNMENT, BUT I
 TRUE T VAS POSSIBLY TROOP SALLp|

It Known That Large Numbers of Soldiers Have Embarked Qu
 Recently From ArchangelIf Loss of Life is As Great Reported Disaster Will Mark New Record in Annals of Sd Surpassing the Terrible Death Toll of Both the Titanic ad Lusitana Tragedies Agency Has Heard Nothid
New Britain herald., 1919-10-11
AWARDED SCHOLARSHIP.

Charles Harvey Johnson or this city has been awarded the class of 1901 $. scholarship of $200 at Yale.