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Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-04
LABOR CRISIS GRANEST IN
 HISTORY OF GREAT BRITAIN

London, Oct. 3. -CBy the A. Po- After seven days, the railroad strike situation tonight became the gravest in the history of any labor crisis of the British empire in the present gen eration All efforts of the transport works federation to find bridge to enable a renewal of negotiations be- tween the government and the National Union Railwaymen failed.
 The governments proposal for a seven days truce for the rail men to return to work and permit resumption of negotiation on the disputed points coupled with the offer by the govern ment to resort to arbitration in the event of failure to reach an agree ment, has been rejected by the rail- waymen'S union, and the whole possi- bility of mediation for the moment seem to have completely passed
 An appeal has been made by the government for citizen army to pro- tect peacea ble citizens and to aid in the work of maintaining the supply of food.
 The executive body of the National Union of RailWaymen has disbanded for the purpose of engaging in cam paign meetings throughout the coun- try.
 A congress embracing all the trade unions of the United Kingdom has been called to convene Tuesday for the purpose of discussing the situation.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-04
OBITUARY Dr.. James B. Dinnan.

Meriden, Con. Oct. 3-Dr. James B. Dinnan superintendent of the Meriden State Tuberculosis Sahatorium, known as "Undercliff," died at his home here today from pneumonia, which follow ed an attack of typhoid fever. Dr. Dinnan was taken ill five weeks ago al. Crescent Beach, East Lyme, where he had been supervising the construc- ton of the new Children's Seaside Sana torium.
 Dr. Dinnar was born in New Haven 3S years ago, a son of the late John Dinnan. He was graduated from Yale Medical school in 1904. After service in New York hospital. he came to Meriden B years ago to prac- tice. Nine years ago he was appoint ed superintendent of "Undercliff.''
 He leaves a widow three children and three sisters one of whom is Mrs. Charles Kerr of New Haven.
 William J. de Mauriac.
 Middletown. Conn. Oct Civilian J. de Mauriac, well known as q law yer in this city for the past D years. died at his home today. He was 72 years old and leaves 8 wife and three sons,
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-04
STRIKE LEADERS PLAN
 TO FINANCE STRUGGLE

Pittsburgh, Pa, Oct 3-While the virtual deadlock continued today in the steel strike in the Pittsburgh district, leaders of the organized workers were making plans to finance prolonged struggle.
 The twentyfour international presi- dents of. the unions involved in the strike will meet with the executive council of the American Federation of Labor at Washington Monday for the purpose of discussing plans for the paying Of strike benefits, it was an nounced at national headquarters here. The federation is expected to levy assessments on all its members to aid the benefit fund it was stated The individual international unions are reported to have large defense funds ble for paying benefits.
 The average benefit paid by some unions is s7 per week for single men and S9 for married men, H. c. Hughes, international president of the Coopers Union said. The amount varies in the different unions. He estimated that 5000 900 per week will be necessary to cover the bene- fit fund.
 While union leaders continued to claim they have the steel mills in this district crippled, the company of hcials said that many men were re turning to work and tlSat product was nearing normal
 F'ror' different places today came word that steel companies were pre- parlng to opvn ali ml1ls smut doWn by the strike next Monday.
 The statement issued by the Carne- gie Steel Company today on the strike situation said:
 There is no quiet period with Us for we are very busy. We are mail ing steel right along and taking on men, All our plants are running, some normal and others nearly so. There is no tagging nor d letup. to the progress that has been made every day since the strike was called. The overnight reports from the plant show us to be in. fine shape"
 Statements by F. H. Gary. of the United States Steel Corpora ton. be- fore the senate steel Investigating committee, regarding high salaries paid steel men were refuted by union leaders here today.
 Judge Gary failed to say that less than five per cent of the men in the steel mill received the large wages" R. W. Reilly, organizer for the Homestead district, said. t'The facts majority of the workers is s per day To earn this they have to work twelve hours each day"
 Officials at strike headquarters were busy throughout the day preparing formal statement on the wage aues- tion showing the pay Of the steel workers in this district
 MT. Reilly announced that out of 12,600 men employed in the Home stead mills, there were $500 on strike "The men remaining at work are the $50 men that Judge Gary spoke of" he asserted. ''So would we remain on the job if we were paid that wage
 Following a conference between Superintendent Daniel Paddock and employees of the American Sheet and Tin Plate Company at Farre1 today, it was announced that the striking steel workers general had agreed to return to work Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-04
GENERAL PHYSICAL SYSTEM
 IN GOOD CONDITION

Washington, Oct. 3.-Reports from the bedside of President Wilson, whose condition during the last 36 hours has been less favorable, indicated no was kept in bed with physicians in constant attendance upon him.
 Rear Admiral Cary T, Grayson, his personal physician, let the announce ment be made that the president was "a very sick man stand throughout the day. issuing only a brief bulletin saying that his condition today was unchanged"
 There was another consultation of physicians and immediate members of the presidents family came to the White House to be near him.
 Although retfcent apout details of the conditions of their patient, those who attended him indicated that his the extent of it's inroads upon his system and that some days might be required to disclose it's full effects.
 Nervous exhaustion. of which he is suffering, complicated with his long standing weakness of the digestive or gans. and a lingering touch of last springs attack of influenza. the doc tors say have considerably weakened the presidents powers of resistance.
 For 2 man of his years however, Mir Wilson's general physical system is said to be in good condition to withstand the combined attack against which he is now fighting There have been no intimations of depleted heart action, and the presidents mind is de- clared by his physicians to be so alert that they have considerable difficulty in keeping his attention diverted from the affairs of his office.
 The prohibition against official acts of any kind modified several days ago long enough to permit him to sign a few bills and nomina tions, has been rigidly imposed again by Dr. Grayson. who is prepared to be insistent that no executive business shall come before the president until he has shown a marked improvement.
 Tn enforcing their rest prescription. the physicians attending the president are particularly concerned about his sleeplessness. This is understood to be connected with after effects of the
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-04

influenza attack,
 Since the president came home H. there have been many reports that a simple operation might be performed to ward off complications, but his physicians have either discredited or declined to discuss such possibility, saying they could not go into details as to what measures they might take, Secluded in his room in the White House the president is permitted tO see only members of his family, and virtually the only sources of pubic information regarding his illness have been the brief official bulletins issued by Dr. Grayson.
 Today a flood of messages of sym pathy reached the White House and many prominent officials. diplomats and others called to express their solicitude. Former President Taft was one of those who made such a call, remaining for half hour with Sec retary Tumulty and expressing his earnest hope for a quick recovery.
 Chief Justice White also paid a call of courtesy. Among other callers, none of whom were permitted to see the president, were William G. McAdoo' Mir. Wilson's son law formerly secretary of the treasury; Samuel Gompers and several members of the diplomatic corps.
 Cabinet members kept in close touch with the presidents condition and throughout official Washington the
  White House telephone was kept busy answering inquiries as to whethez there had been a change in the pres idents condition.
 With Dr. Grayson at today's con sultation, which lasted for two hours, were Rear Admiral Stitt. head of the naval hospital here. and Dr. Sterling Ruffin 2 Washington physician, both of whom had seen the president yes terday. Both again called at the White House during the afternoon.
 Dr. Grayson also is keeping in touch by telephone with pr r. z. Dercum a. Philadelphia neurologist, who was present at the consultation yesterday. He may come to Washington again within few days.
 Mrs. McAdoo. one of the presidents daughters. reached the White House in the afternoon from New York and an other daughter. Mrs. Francis Sayre, was expected during the night from Cambridge, Mass. The presidents brother, Joseph Wilson. If Baltimore, also came to ;he White House.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-04
STRIKE LEADER FOSTER
 AN EVAS|vE WITNESS
Claims He Radical Than Formerly But Declined to An swer Senator Mckear's Question to Whether Wit Believed In the Doctrine of That He and His Cause Have Been Treated Unfairly By the Newspapers-Refused State His Personal Views Unless Press Representatives Were Excluded From the Room Which the Committee Would Not Do.

No" Foster said He added he in tended to conduct the strike without violence, so far as his power went.
 Are you seeking now. have you ever sought. to circulate those doctrines 1n that pamphlet among steel workers ?" asked Senator Borah.
 Not at an.' Foster answered. T apply the principles of the American Federation of Labor with the censor ship of twenty-four alert union presi- dents over me-
 Foster said he belonged to the l. w. w in 1911 and represented the organ ization at the international conven- t1ons in Europe.
 T haven't been a member for five years" he added.
 What was your attitude during the war? asked Senator Walsh, democrat, Massachusetts.
 at all costs he said. adding that he had made dozens of speeches in bond campaigns.
 Questioned as to steel industrial con- dlt1ons. Foster said he knew that in Pittsburgh, Braddock and Homestead steel workers Tive in novels
 La borers in the building trades get so cents an hour he said. while in the steel mills the same class get 40 cents an hour"
 the committee when Foster concluded to strengthen out a few matters. he said, and attacked briefly some of the points Judge Gary, chairman of the steel corporation. empha sized in his testimony before the committed
 The steel corpora tion in 1901 pa ss- ed a resolution declaring itself una1- terabiy opposed to union labor" Mir Gompers said. notifying all of it's sub sidiary offices that it stood against any exten Sion'
 He defined an open shop" as "a place where the principal of collective
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-04
DEATHS AND DAMAGE FROM
 FLOODS INe SOUTHERN SPAIN

Madrid. Oct. 3.-(By The A. P)- One hundred persons have been drowned and loss exceeding lO.OUo,OoO pesatos has been caused, it Is estimat- ed by the floods in southeastern Spain and bad news continues to come in The city of Cartagena, where so many were drowned by the tnundation of the lower part of the town, and thirty villages were still isolated by the floods Thursday night
 Two fishing boats were wrecked Tn the Straits of Torreveja, near Alican- te. by the violent hailstorm. by which also the roofs of a number of build ings were crushed. Many small hous- es have been demolished and larger houses undermined.
 Tn one region two huts in which eleven persons had taken refuge were carried away bodily by torrent and all the inmates were drowned.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-04
JEWS ARE URGED TO PRAY
 FOR PRESIDENT WILSON

New York, Oct 3.-Jews of America are urged to pray for President Will son tomorrow night and Sunday dur ing Tom Kippur services-the most sacred of Jewish holidays.
 An appeal sent tonight to all He brew congregations by Maurice B. Blumenthal, general counsel for the Free Sons of Israel, reads.
 Woodrow Wilson has collapsed under the strain of his tremendous la bors for our country is condition is grave. As the worlds greatest lead CT and the real guardian of our na- tion in the present crisis, he occupies the unique position of being indis- pensable. Tomorrow, the most holy day in the Jewish year, on which the Jew through centuries has appealed to the Creator for the favor most desired on this sacred day, gives additional solemnity.
 You are requested to make a chief prayer in the services of your respective synagogues the prayer to the Almighty that even as He has guided the. hand of our president out of the horrors of the world war, so may He lift up His divine countenance upon our great leader and grant him health and restore him to his sphere of activity and usefulness
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-04
BELIEVES MILK PRICES
 WILL STAY WHERE THEY ARE

Hartford, Oct. 3-Edmund Hudson of the Connecticut Milk Producers Association believes local milk prices will stay where they are for a while. He takes issue with New York milk producers who say they can furnish the metropolis with cent milk.
 Most Connecticut farmers receive ten cents quart and dealers charge an average of 16 cents. There are in stances. he said, where 15 cents is the price and even fourteen cents, but at these prices milk was not of good quality. Hartford uses about 50000 quarts of milk daily, Mir. Hudson said, and most of it is purchased for l6 cents by the public. Some families. however, are paying 23 cents a quart. One West Hartford dealer sells for that price. Another dealer gets 20 cents. MT. Hudson said there have been some slight decreases in the price of feed. but until further de creases are made there will be no pos sibility of a cut in milk prices,
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-04
TELEPHONE
 OPERATORS CONTINUE STRIKE

Stamford, Conn.,, Oct. 3-The strike of 10 telephone operators in the local exchange of the Southern New Eng land Telephone Co, which began yes tarday was still in force today. Tele- phone users found the service normal however, as the company had brought operators from Bridgeport, New Ha- ven and other cities.
 The strikers maintained a force of pickets on the streets near the tele- phone exchange all night. Late last night d crowd of strike sympathizers near the exchange tied up traffic in the streets, and extra police were re- quired to keep the streets clear. There was no disorder.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-04
LU PRINCETON BEATS RECORD
 ON LEXINGTON TRACK

Lexington, Ky, Oct. 3.-The Lexing- ton Stake for two years old was the feature of today's racing, four starters taking the word with Voltage, the fav- orite, and the son of Peter Volo, jjusti- fled the confidence of his packers by taking both heats easily. The unfin- ished race brought over from yesterday was won by Miss Zolo Zornbro after the judges had warned the drivers.
 The free for all for pacers went to the favorite, Directum J., the black son of Chamber1in. He paced the last quart CT of the third mile in 2SA seconds.
 Walter Cox drove the brown stallion Lu Princeton to beat his record of 7: :02 and the horse trotted the mile in ? :01, the fractions being: quarter 30; half 59; three quarters 1 30. Lu Princeton is owned by Barton Pardee of Atlantic City
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-04
MILK DEALERS WANT THE
 WHOLESALE PRICE SUSPENDED

Boston. Oct 3.-The New England Milk Producers Association agreed to- day to the demand of the commits sion on. the necessaries of life to sus- pend the wholesale price of ten cents per quart for milk for November and December. pending a full investigation to be conducted during the next ten days. The producers raised their prices on October 1 from nine cents quart to nine and one-half cents and announced that the price for Novem- Der and December would be ten cents. The commission has found that the October price is not unreasonable in view of increased labor costs. ".
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-04

Washington, Oct.-President Will sons condition was described as about the same with a slight improvement in bulletin issued tonight from the White House by his physician, Dr. Cary T. GraySon.
 The bulletin follows:
 10 D. m., White House. The presi- dents condition today is about the same with slight improvement.
 (Signed) "GRAYSON."
 The bulletin was given out through Secretary Humility. Dr. Grayson, who met the newspaper men, declined to elaborate on the brief bulletin. It was understood however that the president was able to take some nourishment and got some sleep during the day.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-04
ATTACKED MOTHER OF GIRL
 HE IS CHARGED WITH KILLING

New Haven. Conn. Oct 3-Antonio Cerone, on trial in the superior court here on the charge of murdering his stepdaushter in Hamden June last to- day attacked his wife the mother of the slain girl and cut her twice while she was testifying for the state It is said that Cerone used a sharp piece of metal which he had fashioned while man was not badly injured and later continued her testimony. After the attack the court ruled that testimony of the affair was a1lowab ble and it was presented by States Attorney AIling as showing criminal tendency by the accused
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-04
CARDINAL MERGER TO BE
 kNlGHTED BY K. OF C.

New York, Oct 3-Cardinal Mercier primate of Belgium and recipient of numerous degrees from American colleges, is to be knighted. The Knights of Columbus are to confer the honor upon him next Thursday at a dinner and reception arranged in his honor.
 Archbishop Patrick J. Hayes, of the Roman catholic diocese of New York will be one of the speakers. The re- ception includes Nicholas F. Brady, John D. Ryan, Mariel Knecht of the French high commissions; John D. Rockefeller, Jr, Daniel J. Callahan of Washington, and Joseph c. ~'elletier of Boston.
 John Mccormack will sing the Bel gian national anthem.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-04
TREATIES NOW BEFORE
 THE FRENCH SENATE

Paris, Oct 3.-The Versailles peace treaty and the two military conven- tions between France and the United States and France and Great Britain were laid upon the table of the French senate this afternoon for action. now that the chamber of deputies has ap- proved the instruments. Senator Leon Bourgeois. reported for the commis sion of the senate which has consid cred the treaties, will present the re- port of the commission Monday and Tuesday. General discussion of the day.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-04
HEARING IN NEW YORK
 ON DAYLIGHT SAVING

New York. Oct 3@Tw" It 0f ~ = tai of three opponents who appeared a public hearing today cn >~ r.,- posed city ordinance for daylight say ing declared that regulation of the clock by law was in violation of the laws of Cod Health Commissioner Copeland responded with the asser- tion that God was the first advocate of daylight saving when he commanded Joshua to order the sun and moon to stand sti1l'
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-04
BOSTON Ex-POLlCEMAN IS
 CHARGED WITH LARCENY

Boston, Oct. 3.-Charged with iar- eeny of police insignia and weapons from two volunteer policemen both Harvard students, during the first week of the strike. Arthur F. Shay, striking policeman. was arraigned in the municipal court today and held in s2.000 bail for the grand jury. Badges. clubs and revolyerS were taken from the volunteer policemen.
 During the attack upon the yolt1n- teer policemen. Richard J. Reemts an otner striking policeman. was shot and killed by shopkeeper
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-04
SEAPLANE N.C-4 HAS
 REACHED NEW HAVEN

New Haven, Conn, Oct. 3.-Seaplane N.C,4 with Lieutenant Commander A. C. Read, crew and passengers aboard reached here from Providence at 3.55 p. m. today. Of two other seaplanes which left Providence with the N.C-4 one way delayed by losing its way in a fog. The commander and crew of the N.C-4 will be entertained by municipal officials while on it's stay here for recruiting duty
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-04
KING ALBERT CANCELS
 ENcAGEMENTs AFTER OCT 14

New York Oct. 3.-Bccause of the illness of President Wilson. King Al bert of the Belsians has decided to cancel all his enGa eenents in connec- tion with his tour of the United States after those in Boston and Buffalo up to October IA
 From Bunalo the royal visitor wpt go to some point in California ana will remain there until he is =ehedui- ed to visit San Francisco on October IA, His schedule after that date stands tentatively
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-04
IS A BREAK BETWEEN
 LUXEMBOURG AND BELGIUM

Brussels, Oct. 3.-(By the A P)- Economic negotia tions between Lux embourg and Belgium have been brok- en off by Belgium as a result of the referendum in Luxembourg under which France become Luxembourg S ally. The Belgian minister in Luxem- bourg has been recalled.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-04
NEW YORK, PUBLISHERS
 LOOK OVER HARTFORD PLANT

Hartford, Conn.,, Oct. 3-That there was a possibility that New York mag azine and periodical publishers affect ed by the pressmeu's and printers strike might come to Hartford for re- lief reported here today The president of the largest printing plant in the city admitted that representa- tives of the publishers had been here and had discussed the matter.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-04
SLIGHT IMPROVEMENT IN
 CONDITION OF PRESIDENT

act Announced In Brief Bulletin By Dr. Cary T. Grayson
 Is Suffering From Nervous Exhaustion Complicated With Long Standing Weakness of the Digestive Organs -Physicians Are Particularly Concerned About His Sleeplessness-Mrs McAdoo One of the Presidents Daughters and Joseph Wilson, Brother of the Patient, Are at the White House-Former President Taft Was Among Those Who Called at the Executive Mansion.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-04
ANOTHER CONSULTATION
 IS TO BE HELD TODAY

Philadelphia. Oct. S.-Dr Francis x. Dercum. the noted neuroloEist of this city who was called to Washington yesterday by Dr. Cary T. Grayson, President Wilson's physician, asid to- night he expected to go to the capi- tai again tomorrow for anotber con sultation with Dr. Grayson.
 pr. Dercum said it had been pre- arranged for him to return tomorrow and that there was nothing partic- ularly urgent" in his visit.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-04
BRITISH RAILWAY MEN
 REJECT ARBITRATION OFFER

London, Oct. 3.-An official state ment from Downing Street this evening says the National Union of Railway men has rejected the governments of fer of arbitration and also a seven days truce proposed by the govern ment.
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 London, Oct. 3.-The home office has issued an appeal for the formation throughout the country of citizen guards" to assist the police and spe- cial constables in protecting peaceful citizens and for the maintenance of supplies of food and other necessaries of life.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-04

Ear silver reached new high mark when it sold for GAIA pence an ounce in London New York price was S1.2034 a new high record
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-04

Metropolitan Express on the Penn sylVania Railroad, which left Chicago for New York, was wrecked nineteen miles west of Philadelphia.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-04

Latest statement of the Bank of France showed gold on hand amount cd to 5,5741S4, 900 francs. Silver holdings amounted to 291457, 00o
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-04

Supreme Council considered admis- sion of enemy and neutral dele gates to the Interna tiona1 Labor Conference to be held in Washington his month.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-04

Indian Harbor Yacht Club, at In- dian Harbor, Long Island Sound, was destroyed by fire with loss of more than $1O0,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-04

United States destroyer Laud, which is due at New York very shortly from the Mediterranean has on boai< S5,- 100000 in gold consigned to the Fed eraI Grain Commission.