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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-03-18
NEW CASES REPORTED
OF Isl EEPING SICKNESS

Boston, March 1.-Two deaths at
tributed to 1ethargic encephalitis were
reported by physicians in this city and
Erockton today. Mrs. MichaeIa Rus
so. who had been asleep for nine days
except for periods when she was
aroused to take food, died here last
night The diagnosis that death was
due to what is called by laymen sleep
ing sickness was confirmed ly Il nerve
specialist, it was said.
The death of child four years of
age from the same cause was an
nounced in Brockton. In Providence,
street car conductor was reported
/ i'll OF the disease.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-03-18

Of beer after May /, 1919, and its sale
after June 3O), a beverage containing
one-half OF l per cent. or more Of al
cohol by volume will be regarded as
intoxicating"
The provision requiring dealcoholiza-
tion of beer, it was pointed out, was
not positively stated in the ruling, but
was a condition of the pernissive
clause.
Edgar Rickard, acting food adminis-
traitor in the absence of Herbert
Hoover, said tonight that the food ad-
ministration was no longer Interested
In the question Of brewing beer from
"A food standpoint and that the alco-
holic content of beer was a matter en-
tirely up TO the bureau of internal
revenue to determine
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-03-18
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
BETHLEHEM STEEL CORP,

New York, March l7-Net income
Of the Bethlehem Steel corporation for
1918, aggregated $57,188,769, compared
with $53.979.360 in 1917 according to
the annual report issued today.
Net earnings after allowing for extra
depreciation charges amounted to $l5,-
$4,000, against $37,320,736 the previous
year. the striking disparity being
largely due TO increased cost of opera
tions.
Statements to shareholders by
Chairman Charles NJ. Schwab and
President E. G. Grace emphasized the
fact that the end of the war had neces-
STATED the charging off of eXtraordi-
nary amounts of profits to cover losses
! in values. of plant and equipment in
stalled for the manufacture of war ma
| terialS
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-03-18
PREDICTS RESURRECTION OF
IMPERIALISM IN GERMANY

Paris, March II (Havas) The Ger
man empire will be resurrected more
rapidly than most people think, Dr..
Richard Won Kuehlmann, former Ger
man foreign minister, declares in a
letter quoted by the Echo de Paris.
According to the letter, Won Kuehl-
mann says that the former ruling
classes of Germany are still hopeful of
retaining power.
The letter says that events are NOV
ing as the writer anticipated earlier in
The year when he wrote that Marshal
Foch had sheathed his sword and it
would not be necessary for Germany
TO fear France longer.
Under favorable conditions. Won
Kuehlmann is quoted as saying, the
Germans will be in Paris before 1926.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-03-18
PROGRESS ON INTERNATIONAL
LABOR LEGISLATION

Paris March 17-At today's session
of the commission on international la
Dor legislation of the peace confer
ence the commission, says the official
communique, discussed the Difficult
ties raised as to the appliation of labor
conventions of certain states with
federal constitutions, and decided to
remit the question to small sub
committee which would report with
the least possible delay.
The committee the statement
adds. "then proceeded to examine
seriatim the laboE clauses presented
for inclusion IN the treaty Of peace.
Samuel Gompers presided over the
session.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-03-18
ga PERSONS KILLED IN
RiOTING AT HALLS T.

Berlin, Saturday March 15.-(By
The a. PD Fffty1iye parsons have
been killed an1 one hundred and sew
enty wounded in the riots at Halle
Two hundred and eighty persons have
been arrested for pillaging. The
value of the stolen property is csti-
mated at 10000 900 marks.
Rioting on the part Of peasants in
Windschlag, near Gutenberg, Bava-
ria. forced the visiting fool commits
sion to seek the protection of the mill
t4ry authorities The rural producers
re efused to make declarations of their
food stores and drove off the officials
With pitchforks and clubs.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-03-18
CALL FOR CONSiDERATE
HEARING FOR IRELAND

Boston. March 17-President Viii
son and his fellow members of the
United States mission to the peace
conference were urged to give the
representatives OF Ireland "a fair and
considerate hearing in resollno'-
adopted unanimously today by the
Charitable Irish Society at its 1S2nd
anniversary meeting The resolutions
also called upon the American mis-
sion to do all in his power 'to apply
the principles Of self-deternination 10
Ireland
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-03-18
MONDAY AFTERNOONS LIST
REPUBLICANS OF HOUSE
READY FOR BUSHES IS

Washington, March 1.-THE house
republican steering committee. which
has been making committee assign
ments and allotting patronage, COM
pjeted its work today and Representa-
tive MondAl- republican floor leader
il the next congress, announced that
10 other meeting would be held until
shortly before the next session. The
reorganiza ton Of the next house has
progressed so far that We're congress
called by President Wilson to meet
Monday, Representative Mundell said,
the house would be ready to begin
transa ction of business.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-03-18
AMERICAN SUPERVISION
OVER POLISH rLEBISClTE

Kew York. March II. There must
be American supervisio1 over the
Fetish pIebiscite in Eas7 Prussia, pro-
posed at Paris by the Polish commits
son on the eastern boundary, OF
German manipulation" woald make
such a plebiscite a farce declared
John f. Smuski Polish commissioner
in the United States il :, statement
issued here tonight.
The commission proposed that the
loco Protestant PGies in the Ma
zurian Lake region be allowed to de
termine by vote whether they shal
join Catholic Poland or remain Ger
Nan.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-03-18
FRENCH AIRMAN MAKING
FLIGHT ACROSS ATLANTIC

London, March lit is reported
among airmen that a flight across tie
Atlantic ocean is now being attempted d
by a French lieutenant named Fontan
Lieutenant FOntan is reported 20 have
started from the French Africau - ri
o. Dal<ar for Pernambuco. Brazil D.,
way of the Cape Verde Islands ard
the ST. Paul Rocks.
Fontan arrived at Dalsar from France
by air a few days ago. He is using a
CauSron machine. a supply Of petrol
is said to be awaiting him at St. Pauls
Rocks.
The aviator is reported to have es-
cort ships with him. The weather is
reported to be unfavorable
The foregoing story was related to-
night by British airmen, who claim
that they have been reliably informed
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-03-18
TROoPSHIP EUROPA. IN
NEW YORK HARBOR

New York, March 17.-The steam
ship Europa, from Marseilles, arrived
here late today with Y officers and
1880 men. comprising the a06th Bri-
gade, Tank Corps. complete and a de-
tachment Of the 305th Brigade, Tank
Corps. The 306th Brigade will be di-
vided among the following camps:
Dix. Grant, Upton, Devens, Meade,
Dodge, Lee, Travis, Custer, Gordon,
Sherman, Sheridan, Funston ana Co
lumbus Barracks The 305th will go
to Camps Dix, Devens and Gordon.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-03-18
GERMANS REPAIRING
TO HOLD StLESfA

Paris, March 17.-(French Wireless
Sevice). The German military and
civil authorities in upper Silesia, re-
ports from Warsaw say. are making
active preparations to resist Polish
and Czech claims to that part of ST.
lesia. Military preparations are said
to be under General Grosner and vol
unteers are coming in from all parts
Of Germany. They are well armed
and are said to receive very good paw.
Reports from Prague say that
trenches have been dug and barbed
wire entanglements constructed along
the southern frontier of Silesia. The
Germans are said to be we'll supplied
with guns and ammunition
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-03-18
OPENING OF NAVIGATION
ON THE ST. LAWRENCE

Quebec, March 17.-An unprece-
IDENTITY early opening of navigation or
the st. Lawrence is anticipated. The
government steamer Montcalm was
reported today nearing Quebec on
record trip up the river from Halifax,
while the channel from Three Rivers
to Quebec is said to be clear of ice
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-03-18
RECONSTRUCTION PLANS
FOR YALE UNIVERSITY

New Haven. Conn, March, 1.-THE
Fellows of .Ihe Corporation of Yale
[ University met today Ia eve final
considerations to plans ~" reconstruct
ton at the university. aakil& - rec
concentrations Of the ;.iuniHi commits
tee which had been prepared after
two years study of the sua-ect. No
announcement of the 2sf3on taken to-.
Cay was made public. ~
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-03-18
THE UKRANiAN TROOPS
HAVE ENTERED PRZEMYSL

London, March 17.-(Ry The A. P9
Ckran1an troops have entered Pre-
nysl according TO 4 German wireless
despatch. The Poles are still in the
northwestern part of the town.
The Ukranians are also in the ss-
lhurbs of Ler1berg and along the whole
Przemysy-L Lemberg line traffic here
being completely stopped.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-03-18
COAST ARTILLERY LEADS
IN DEMOSiLIZATlON

artillery leads all other branches of the
army in per cent. returned TO this
country up to March 13. The war de-
partment announced today that of the
coast artillery abroad last Nov. 18th,
72 per cent. had sailed on that date.
The tank corps was second with 81
per cent. returned. Only per cent.
of the quarternaster corps had sailed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-03-18
BREWERS TO RESUME SALE
OF z 3-4 PER CENT. BEER

Elhu Root and William D. Guthrie Counsel for the Lager
Beer Brewers Board of Trade of New York, Have Adv
ed the Brewers That the Sale of the 2sl Per Cent Pro-
duct Would Not be Contrary to Law-nternal Revenue
Officials Consider Beer Intoxicant When 1t Contains
One-Haf of One Per Cent. More Alcohol-Advise
Suit in Equity Should the Revenue Department Interfere
With the Business
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-03-18
MAY WEAR INSIGNIA
OF ANY GERENT

Washington, March 17.-Authority
was given by the war department to-
day to officers and enlisted men Of the
United States army who served i'll the
armies of any co-berigerent to wear
the chevrons and badges denoting
such service awarded them by that
government
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-03-18
LIEUT.. WRIGHT AWAKE
AFTER FOUR WEEKS 81 EEp

Fort Worth, Texas, March IL
Lieutenant Clark Wright of the 945th
Field .ArtillerN is awake after a four
weeks sleep. Physicians who had
failed TO arouse him agree that either
an attack of influenza or else too
close study in the army caused the
Ilong sleep. The lieutenant appears to
be in fairly good health after the long
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-03-18
Cab|ed Paragraphs
A COMMISSION ON
hEDOArnII-rtoc ~

AERUNNUTTCS APPOINTED
Paris, March II. The supreme
council today appointed commission
q naeronautics. The United States
members of the comm. ssion will be
Rear Admiral Harry S. Knapp and
brigadier General Mason ii. Patrick.
The council named Bolgi IN, GREECE,
Portugal, BiAzil. Cuba and Rumania
to represent the small maj ions.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-03-18
PREPARING FINAL REPORT ON
RESPONSIBILITY FE; WA r

Paris. March 1T.-A drafting COM
mittee to prepare the final report Ct
the commission on responsibility for
the war was appointed by the com
mission at its meeting today. The re-
/ orr >after being approved. viii be re
ferred to the peace conference.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-03-18

Victor L. Burger, of Milwaukee,
representative-elec who was con.
victed of conspiracy to obstruct the
draft in violation of the Espionage
Act. He has been released on s25,.
600 bail by Judge Aischufer and
will carry his fight to the U. s
Supreme Court
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-03-18
1877 NAMES IN FOUR
ARMY CASUALTY LISTS

Washington, March 1.-THE fol-
lowing casualties are reported by the
commanding general of the American
Expeditioraary forces:
First section-Died from accident
80; died Of disease. 20; wounded Sc
vereIy, IS; missing in action, 4; to-
tai rs
Philip Sidney Weaving, Naugatuck
was among those named who died
from accident or other causes.
Second section-Wounded degree
undetermined %; wounded slightly,
%: total As.
Theodore C. Nodele, Wounded
slightly was the only Connecticut
man named in the list
MONDAY AFTERNOONS LIST
The first section of the Monday
afternoon list shows:
Killed in action. 2; died from
wounds 2; died from accident and
other causes 5: died OF disease 10:
wounded severely s; missing in action
l. total 2S.
There were no Connecticut names
in this section.
The second section of the after
noon list shows:
Wounded slightly IS.
There were no Connecticut names
in this list.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-05-31
HAMMOND
WINS BY A
SHUTOUT.

Hammond baseball fans expected 10
see an important question settled in the
game yesterday between the Hammond
Chicago league team and the team from
the Soldiers and Sailors club. suprem-
acy OF either Baichley or Buckeye as
pitcher was the point in question. It
is stu unsettled. Although the regu-
lars won by a score OF to o, neither
pitcher went the full game and honors
were even when they were taken out.
The big crowd attending was delifht-
ed with a close up OF Mai Gen. W. G.
Ham. U. S. A, who came to fill out
his schedule. He was httingiy intro
duced by Judge V. s. Reiter and told of
the value of athletics to tho soldier
boys. Il am not used to speaking to
those above me-" said the general and
the fans high UP in the grandstand
howled.
Baichley pitched for the soldiers,
starting the game with a bum finger
which finally made II necessary for him
to drop out in the fifth inning. Buckeye
IS slated to pitch tomorrow's game so II
was thought best to pull him out. at the
same time. Neither team had scored
and the pitching had been alright.
Calien finished the game for the Ham
mond team and Walsh pitched for the
soldiers The regulars got four runs in
the seventh and added another IN the
eighth.
The Roselands come to Hammond
sunda with good record for the sea-
son. Manager Nagel IS confident that Il
just means one more victory and a lot
of good practice for the game with the
Hawthornes who play here June s. By
the way the Hawthornes have just an
nexed Joe Benz who was released by
the Chicago White Sox two weeks ago
after being with the team for six years
The Hammond team is now tied for
honors with the observation-disclosures team
of Beloit. neither having lost a game as
yet this season.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-05-31

The Frontenac cars are said to b.
the fastest American machines In tn,
race. with the possible exception oil
De Palma's aviation motored Pack.
ard, and are considered to be capable
of coping on even terms with the
four French Ballot cars that are Eu.
ropes latest creation. and which
Rene Thomas. Albert Guyot. Jules
Bablot and Louis Wagner will drive
Four Frontenscs against four Bal
lots-this will be the big team con.
test In the Indianapolis classic. with
international fame and the big end
of $4,000 cash purse to go to the
victor.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-05-31

marvellous ingenuity may be expected
to do America full Justice in the In
dianapolis fiye-century Armageddon.
Young blood and old ara represent
ed on the Frontenac team in equal
proportions. Louis Chevrolet and
Ralph Milford having already carved
their names on racing's scroll OF fame
at time when CASTOR Chevrolet and
Joe Boyer. Jr. we're hardly out Of
their Knockers. However. the juniors
have profted much in skill and ex-
perience from the precepts OF their
elders. until today they are capable
OF holding their own with the best
on either continent.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-05-31

IN the morning game between Dodg-
ers and Giants. Larry Cheney started
his first game of the season. He was
nicked for FIVE runs in sevening innings
BOB HERZOG and McQuillan were
injured in the Phillie- Brave morning
game while attempting to slide into the
home station.
COBB helped himself to two doubles
and a triple during the afternoon defeat
of the Browns.
THE Cub star twirlers. Douglas and
Alexander. were easy for the Cards In
the holiday double bill.
THE Red Sox got three runs during
their afternoon defeat at the hands Of
the Athletics and Ruth batted them all
in.
THE White Sox not only walloped the
Indians both games. but drew the larg-
est matinee crowd Of the season.
MORE Jinx for the Reds. The Pirates
took them for both encounters.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-05-31
TAGGING ALL THE BASES
By JACK VEIOCK
|. N. s. Sports Editor
|. N. S. Spor

TWO additional delegates at the
hands of the Yanks ran the Senator'S
losing streak" up TO ten straight
THE morning Yankee victory was
scored al the expense of Walter John
son. who was sent into the game in the
ninth to hold down the Yanks while
the Senator's could get the winning run.
GIANT fans are smiling. Ferdie
Schupp went to the rescue of Poll Per
rift in the third inning Of the morning
game and easily demonstrated that he
had rounded into mid-season form.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-05-31

Are You reading The Tlmesf
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-05-31

The most formidable combination
hat America will pit against the on
ilaught OF European brains and skill
n the Indianapolis 50o-mle Liberty
sweepstakes on the indianapolis
Motor Speedway. May 31st. consists
II the Froneenac team. headed by
Louis Chevrolet. supported by Ralph
milford. CASTOR Chevrolet and Jo-
seph Boyer. IT.
Louis Chevrolet Is the equal In
brains and cunning OF any man who
ever sat al a steering wheel. and the
combination he has rounded into
shape to handle the Frontenac cars
that are the product OF his own
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-05-31
WHITING SHOOTERS
HELD MEETING
ESPECIAL 10 NE rIMEs1

aSrESlAL " iHE IihESl
WHITING. Ind, May 31.-The fourth
regular shooting event of the whiting
TraPshooters Club will be held Sunday.
June l. at the club traps in the Whit
ing park. All trapshooters are invited
to attend this event. Three prizes in
each class will be awarded TO the win
ners. Lewis class system used.
Shooters who are intending to enter
the grand American Handicap in Chi
cago in August will find the Whiting
park traps ideal TO practice over for
this classic event. Conditions which
are found~at the Chicago shoot will be
found here. All club shoots start at
1870 p. m and shooters are requested to
be as near on time as possible
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-05-31
STECHER BEATS CUTLER.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. May 3I.-Joe
Stecher. Nebraska wrestler. defeated
Charles Cutler. of Chicago. in a two
best out Of three bout here last night.
Stecher gained the first fall in thirty
nine minutes and the second one in six
minutes, using a scissor hold in both
falls.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-05-31

Yesterdays Results.
St Louis. 5; Chicago, 4.
St. Louis. 4; Chicago. l.
Boston. s: Philadelphia. 3.
Boston. 6; Philadelphia. 0.
Pittsburgh. 2; Cincinnati. s.
Pittsburgh. 8; Cincinnati >.
New York. s; Brooklyn. 2.
New York. 4; Brooklyn, /.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-05-31
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

New York. 4; Washington. 2.
New York. s: Washington. 2.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-05-31
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AMERICAN LEAGUE.

Yesterdays Results.
Chicago. 4: Cleveland. /.
Chicago. 3: Cleveland. ,.
Detroit. > st. Louis. o.
Detroit. s; St. Louis. ..
Boston. 10; Philadelphia. s.
Philadelphia. 4; ST. Louis. 5.
Evening star., 1919-12-01
PRESIDENT BETTER THAN
AT ANY Time SINCE ILL

President Wilson was described to-
day by White House officials as be-
ing stronger and in better condition
generally than he has been at any
time since he was taken ill on his
western tour several months ago.
There still was no information as to
his message to Congress other than
that it would be transmitted at noon
tomorrow. Heretofore the President
has written his messages on the type
writer. but it was understood that be-
cau3e of his illness he had found it
necessary to dictate to stenographer.
No successor to Carter Glass as Sec
retary of the Treasury has been de-
cided upon by the President, it was
said, but appointment Of a Secretary
of Commerce. vice William c. Red
field, probably Will be made within a
few days.
Mr.. Glass hopes to continue in Of
flce as Secretary of the Treasury until
December Is. SO as to complete full
year of service. but a situation may
arise in the Senate, which will make
it necessary for him to take his seat
there as successor to the late Senator
Thomas S. Martin before that time
Evening star., 1919-12-01
SOUTH DAKOTA LEADERS
FOR WOOD AND WILSON

PIERRE, S. D., December Gov
Peter Norbeck and w. H. King. chair.
man of the state central committee
leader of the republican party in
South Dakota, announced at noon to.
day that they indorsed Maj. Gen
Leonard Wood as republican candi-
date for President and declared that
Wood would be Endorsed by. the state
convention tomorrow.
Democratic leaders announced that
their state convention tomorrow will
indorse President Wilson for third
term if he is willing to be a candi-
date. Some of the democratic dele
gates pointed out that this will leave
the delegates free to make a further
Endorsement if necessary at the March
convention.
Senator Poindexter today charged that
republican leaders of South Dakota were
assembling to conduct their state con-
lveHtion tomorrow under gag law tactics,
which would prevent him from obtain
in fair hearing.
He arranged to address public
meeting at a local theater late today.
Evening star., 1919-12-01
West Further Restricts
Use of Coal; Governors
i Want State Fuel Heads

CHICAGO, December l.-Further
stringent regulations for conservation
of fuel supplies, made necessary by
the strike of bituminous coal miners,
were in effect today over virtually the
entire country between Ohio and the
Rocky mountains and from Canada to
the Gulf of Mexico.
Regional fuel committees took con-
troll of coal stocks in @a,-tes and
non essential industries Continued to
close down. while the hours for opcr-
ating stores, theaters and Office build :
ings were curtailed lii Kansas City,
Mo-, and Omaha and Lincoln, Neb., ali
schools were Closed today.
Governors Hold Farley.
Governors of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa.
Missouri and Tennessee, and d repre-
sentative Of the Governor of Kansas,
who met here yesterday, in response
to 4 call issued by Gov. Gardner of
Missouri. to discuss means for end
ing the threatened coal famine. recon-
mended to the federal government that
fuel administrator be appointed in
each state. 1t was also recommended
that all coal mined and in stock be
distributed equitably among the forty
eight states on the basis of their
gardleSs of the state where mined.
The governors left for their homes
today after agreeing to convene again
at ST. Louis next Sunday. Miles c.
Riley, secretary of the conference, was
directed to go to Washington to lay the
situation before the federal authorities.
Switchmen End Strike.
The calling off early today of the
| strike of railway switchmen which be-
gan at Kansas City Saturday, it was
| stated, would greatly relieve the situa-
| ton confronting that city and some
| other parts of the southwest because of
| the fuel famine. After a meeting last
| ing most of the night the switchmen
voted to declare off the strike and re-
| turn TO work.