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Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-16

Washington, April 15.-Govern- ment financial aid for companies purchasing Shipping Board vessels to enable them to compete successfully with foreign lines was recommended today by business men and members of congress who advised with the board on methods of transferring into private hands the government-owned merchant marine.
 Agreeing upon the advisability of the board disposing of its fleet the con feer upon motion of Fred H. Wells, of Minneapolis. adopted a resolution that the ships should be sold upon such prices and terms that the American merchant marine may be firmly established"
 Lack of interest by the investing public in shipping securities and the ! handicaps under which the American ship owners operate in competition with subsidized foreign lines were dis tcussed and a committee was appointed to study a plan suggested by Eugene Meyer, director of the war finance cor poration, that the fleet be sold through an organization similar to the railway
 equipment finance corporation. He proposed that the assets of the mer- chant fleet be taken over ny such
 organization and that it issue bonds
 against payments due by purchasers
 buyers being permitted to make pay
 ments 20 per cent. down and the rest
 over term of from 15 to 20 years
 Only slight payments would be re.
 quired during the first few years tC
 enable operators to establish their lines firmly
 Sale of the bonds, which under thu plan would cover approximately sC
 per cent of the value of the ships Meyer pointed out, would create pop . ular interest in the merchant marin, and the issues could be retired as tn,
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-16
ENLISTED MEN TESTIFY IN
 NEWPORT NAVAL INQUIRY

New York, April 15.-The naval court of inquiry which is investigst- ing the alleged objectionable meth ods employed by the anti-vice squad at Newport, R. l.. resumed its hear ings in this city today when Captain Richard H.. Leigh. acting head of the bureau of navigation at Washington went on the stand. The original vice investigation was started under his department and Captain Leigh testi- fled to the orders that had been is- sued for the crusade and the cores popdence that passed between the au- thorities at Newport and the Wash ington office.
 Several of the enlisted men testi- fled that when they entered upon tho anti-vice work they received orders tC trail certain men and make reports oi their observations. They were told they testified. to avoid converse tior with suspects, but if the latter started conversation to learn what the, could
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-16
RAILWAY LABOR BOARD
 IS TO ORGANIZE TODAY

Washington, April 15-Members of the railway labor board, whose nom nations were confirmed today by the senate, were called tonight by Presi- dent Wilson to meet tomorrow and organize. Some of them are already in the city and provision has been made for their assembly at head quarters of the railway administration.
 The presidents call was issued as soon as word of the senate's action reached him. Administration officials have felt that the board would prove an effective agency toward ending the outlaw" Strike of railway men.
 The senate apparently shared this view. While sharp criticism of some i of the nominations is know to have been expressed again today final ac-
 ton was taken in an unusually brief | time, considering the importance of | this new government agency and ot the immediate task that faces it.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-16
PROPOSAL TO INVESTIGATE
 PRINT PAPER SHORTAGE

Washington. April 15.-Attorney General Palmer would be directed hv a resolution introduced today by Rep resentative Christopherson. repab'i- can, South Dakota, to conduct a sweeping and thorough" investige tion into the manufacture, sale anj distribution of print paper and ito in- stitute criminal proceedings against all who have violated the law or who are guilty of profteering.'
 Chairman Porter, of the house for eign affairs committee, also aa. nouneed that a hearing would be held April 26 on the senate resolution au- thorizing appointment of an Ameri- can commission to confer With-gaud- dian government officials fegardIra , restrictions placed on the export oi pulp wood to the United States
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-16
A Daring HO|dup
 Staged At Braintree
Band of Robbers Killed a Pay master Guard and Got Away With $27, ,O0O-Eight Laborers Held at Bay Un- der Cover of Pistols.

Braintree, Mass, April 15.-A band of robbers today killed Alessandro Barandelli, a guard, probably fatally wounded Frederick Parmenter, pay master for Slater & Morrill, company, snd seized the firms payroll, amount ing to $2I,0 ,000.
 To cover the robbery, which was ac- complished by two of the men, !wa others kept eight laborers under cover If pistols i' fred twice int0 "a tory windows to er'N away employees. The band fled in an automobile which was driven up by a fifth member, and eS- capped toward Brockton by opening fire on a railroad crossing tender who tried 1 to drop the crossing gates in (. their i path.
 i Parmenter and Barandellf were talk l ing the money in box from the office of the company in South Braintree to | it's shoe factory on the opposite side | the tracks of the New York, New l Haven and Hartford railroad. As
 they were walking along Pearl street toward the factory an automobile drew up a short distance away and foul
 armed men sprang out. Two of then opened fire on the payma ster and his l guard and the two others made g dash for pit in the street near by where they covered the laborers.
 Barandell fell at the first shot and
 the paymaster was wounded immedi
 ately afterward but sought safety il
 the trench with the laborers, where h.
 was subjected to fire from a sawed
 off gun and an automatic pistol. Tn
 men directed warning pistol and rifi
 shots at the shop windows and at pc ) destrians and then picked up the pa. box and fled in the automobile. The machine bore a MaSsachusett ) number plate registered as that O Warren H. Ellis of Needham Eli , subsequently informed the police tha his garage had been entered mont , ago and the plates stolen. The polio obtained a description of the leader c ? the band, who was said to be a youn : foreigner about 20 years of age. Pur
 suing automobiles lost the trail at Alb
 ington.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-16
MEXICAN REBELS OF SONORA
 HAVE CAPTURED TWO TOWNS

Agua Prieta, Sonora, April 15.-(By The A. P.)-Military forces of the new republic of Sonora" have crossed the state line of Sinaloa, captured two towns and are continuing towards Culiacan, capital of the neighboring state. thus taking the aggressive in the states fight against the Carran- "a government of Mexico.
 Fl Fuerta, one of the most import ant mining camps in Sinaloa, about fifteen miles from the Sinaloa Sonora boundary, and San Bias, a railroad junction point, have fallen to the So- nora forces, according to official in- forma ton received here.
 Reports that six other states Michoacan, Morelos, Tamaplipas, Ia basco, Campeche and Jaliseo-have joined forces with the SEonora move ment against CarranZa remained un- confirmed tonight. It is known that agents and sympathizers with the Sonora movement were active throughout Mexico seeking aid
 Reports to military headquarters here say that President Carranza plans to send thousands of troops against Sonora in efforts to put down the uprising. Leaders of the Sono- ra movement decvlare this plar means new revolution.
 More than three thousand Sonora troops already have entered SinaIoa it was said, and these included 8 large command of fully equipped "a. qui Indians, conceded to be among the best soldiers in Mexico. Othel troops are bel . rushed to the forces in Sinaloa and 70 guard the line be tween the two states.
 Four hundred troops were expected here tonight from Cananea to under take the defense of Agua Prieta ant the district between here and Pulpit Pass. through which, it was reporte ! Carranza has planned to send al
 army into this district. There ar 1 more than five hundred Sonor 1 troops already stationed in the pas and endorsements are being sen 1 there
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-16

Railroad officials have thrown down the gauntlet to their striking em- ployes.
 Supported by the federal govern ments contention that the strike, which for the last week has partly demoralized the freight and passenger service of the country, was planned by radical agitators with ulterior mo tiveS. six railroads in Columbus have refused outright To deal with the yardmen's association, which is con ducting the strike in their territory.
 In New York railroad executives warned the representatives of the rail- road brotherhoods that they would be given until noon Saturday 10 get their men back 10 work. If the strikers are not back at that time, the railroad managers announced, they would open their books for a period of twenty four hours 10 register men accept able for e-empioyment, reserving the right to refuse 10 reinstate those who by their actions and utterances have shown 'unfitness for further service.
 Drastic action also has been taken by governmental agencies. In Chi caEo twenty leaders of the in sursent switchmen, including John Grunau. whose dismissal started the flood Of railroad mems walkouts, were under arrest last night on charges of having violated the Lever food act Two hundred additional warrants were expected. Federal prosecutions in other sections continued to accumu late evidence against strike leaders and more arrests are expected within the next twenty four hours.
 Meanwhile. members of the newly created labcr board. whose nomina- t,f sCrate.. have been summoned by President Wilson 10 meet in Wash ington today and organize. Admins traitor officials feel the board will prove an effective agency toward end ing the outlaw strike.
 Strikers on railroads entering north c-u New Jersey terminals meet in Jersey City today to draft a new wage demand which. ii is said. broth erhood leaders will be asked to pre- sent to the new board.
 small dedections in the strikers ranks continued yesterday with tn, main body of strikers in territory eas of Chicago and north nf Pittsburgh holding firm. Freight and passenger service. however. continued to i'm. prove. due largely to volunteer rail road workers Railroads entering New York were fast resuming full passen. ger service. but freight service in tn, east, while showing signs of improve mcnt. was still disorganized
 Freight emhargoes are beginning t, have serious effect on industry especially in the east. where shortag, ct coal and raw material has resulte, in Inc shutdown of severa lfactorie and mills throwing thousands out O work. The food situation continue serious huf nOwhere ra tbara roror+ of famine conditions
 Military train crews have beel pressed into service to move govern ment supplies stalled in northern Ney Jersey terminals and sidings. Bodie ot soldier dead arriving here iron abroad. also will be moved in train manned hy soldiers Motor truck arc stun being utilized to move civilia food supplies in eastern territory.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-16

75 per cent. normal on all divisions was announced.
 The Erie and Lackawanna trains were manned by volunteers, college students from Princeton, Stevens and Rutgers predominating.
 Getting List of Striking Workmen.
 An outstanding feature in the local strike situation was the part played by federal agents. Operatives of the department of justice sought Istof striking workmen, traced causes for delay of mail trains and watched va riations in the prices of necessities At Governors Island army officers declared they were ready for any part they might be called upon to play. They already have notified the Pennsylvania Railroad that soldiers will move auy supplies stalled in Jersey City and that others will man cars on which bodies of American dead, just returned from overseas will be taken to home towns.
 The military railroad division of the L. s. army today began movement oi government freight congested at rail- road terminals here. The transport Nansemond. due to sail for France tomorrow. was loaded by soldiers Additional freight piled up at Wee hawken will be removed tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-16
N. Y. ASSEMBLY PASSES
 ANTl-ANARcHY BILLs

Albany, N r., April l5.-In concur renee with previous action by inc ssn- ate, the assembly tonight passed tv,o or the four anti-anarchy bills intro- duced by the Lusk joint legislative committee which investigated raaI. actlvities. The measures passed in the lower house tonight are designed 10 require private educational insfItu- tions, such as the Rand School of So- clai science, 10 be licensed by and under the supervision of the board Of regents and to authorize the estab- lishment in the office of the attorre,, general of a special bureau 10 invessi- gate and prosecute cases of alleged criminal anarchy.
 Both bills were passed by a sub- stannal majority. the first by a vofa os OF 1oo to 50 and the second by 100 to
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-16
COLUMBUS sWlTcHMEN
 VOTE TO REMAIN OUT

Columbus, Ohio, April 15.-Approx- imately 1000 striking railroad switch men, at d mass meeting here tonight, voted to remain out until such time fer with us relative to our demands" "
 The yardmen earlier in the day had sent to the railroad company officials set of demands, including those for wage increases. and requested a con- ference. The railroad 0mcials did not reply to the yardmen, but an nounced at their offices that they could not deal with any workers un- less they were represented by rail road brotherhood officials or were al present employed by the companies
 Following these announcements, the strikers here said they intended to continue the strike
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-16
17,ooo ELEVATOR EMPOLYES IN
 N. Y. SKYSCRAPERS TO STRIKE

New York, April 15-Seventeen thousand elevator employees. operating in nearly all of the city's largest sky scrapers, stores and business struc- lures. tonight were ordered to go out on strike at o'clock tomorrow morn ing.
 This action was taken at a mass meeting of 5000 union operators and starters tonight following the refusal of store and building owners to grant their demands for wage increases of s5 to $10 a week, an eight hour day and time and one-half for overtime.
 The agitation began last Tuesday, when elevator employees in the 54- story Woolworth building, the tallest in the world. quit work because their request for wage of s3S a week was refused. Since then the elevators there have been manned by strike breakers, including many women.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-16
CHARGED WITH VIOLATION
 OF THE VOLSTEAD ACT

New York. April 15.-The federal grand jury sitting in connection with the criminal branch of the Unite States district court today returned fo Judge Knox two indictments. ba ed on evidence presented by the Rev. John Roach Straton. charging Tho.n- as Healy and Peter Gallotti, restau- rant proprietors. with violations of the Bolstead act. IL was the expo- sure of alleged vice conditions by Dr. Straton in his Easter sermon ths. sed to the indictment by the regular grand jury of Police Inspector Doaiin- ick Henry on charges of neglect of duty. and several others.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-16
DISABLED STEAMER MYSTIC |. ARRIVES IN BOSTON HARBoz

Boston. April l5.-Towed by the coast guard cutter Ossippee. the steamer Mystic. disabled at sea by Inc splitting of boiler condensers. arrived In the harbor late today. Captain !. A Meech denied reports that the crew faced starvation, stating that fbers was ample food supply on board.
 We had fresh water and plenty of provisions he said. and the story that there is seven feet Of water In the forward hold is without founds tlon- The ship had not had a leak. We have over l50 gallons Of fuel oil remaining on board"
 The Mystic is to Se repaired here and will then proceed to New York her original destination. The steamer sent a call for assistance April s. and the Ossippee. after encountering a se- were gale, reached here three days iater' 400 miles east of New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-16
Periodicals Hit
 By Paper Shortage
Publishers Generally Have Decided to Combine Two Issues in One Many May Have to Suspend Temper arily.

New York, April 15.-Publishers of several periodicals of national cir culation have decided to combine two issues in one or to reduce the number of pages in. each because of paper shortage due to the railroad strike, it was announced tonight. Many of the leading magazines may have to sus pend publication temporarily if con ditions do not improve, the announce ment said.
 The situation was discussed at a meeting here today of the Periodical Publishers Association. After ad- journment, John Adams Thayer, exec utive secretary, issued the following statement:
 "The strikes on the various trans portation lines have seriously affected the periodical publishing industry Owing to the inability of the railroads to move freight, the supply of book paper, very necessary commodity for this important industry, has been stopped and while motor trucks are being utilized as far as possible, the situation is becoming more serious every day.
 Few publishers have large quann- titles of paper on hand and the pres ent supply is adequate to fill the need! 1 of the moment; in fact some of th' 1 publications have no paper, whatever Accordingly, this condition has result i ed, in some cases, of practically stop | ping the printing presses in numbe | of publication houses and in some o 1 the printing establishments which ar closely aligned to publishing industry
 ''In order to conserve paper and t
 continue issuing their magazines som publishers have decided to combin two issues in one; other purposes t cut down the number of pages in thei issues. By reducing their issues the will be forced to leave out much c the advertising which they ordinaril print. If conditions do not improve
 many of the leading magazines will b l forced to cease publication temporar fI1-is
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-16
BOULDER FOR BIRTHPLACE
 OF EL1PHALET MOTT

Hartford April 15.-Graduates of Union College, Scehnectady, N Y, living in Connecticut Massachusetts and Rhode Island, plan to place boulder properly inscribed at the site of the birthplace of Eliphalet Mott in Eastford Windham county. He was president of the college in the early part of the last century. The house is a ruin and cannot be saved.
 Highway Commissioner Charles J. Bennett, a graduate of the college in 1901, is taking an active interest in securing the boulder and having it placed in position Commissioner Bennett will give two lectures at the college Friday on highway engineering and transportation.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-16
RAILROAD BROTHERHOODS GIVEN UNTIL
 NOON SATURDAY TOREPLACED EDESERTERS;
 ULT|MATUM ISSUED BY THE MANAGERS

the Strikers Are Not Back by That Time Railroad Managers Are to Open Their Books For Period of A Hours to Register Men Acceptable" For Unemployment = "A Leaders of the Inswgent Switchmen Including John Crunau, Have Been Placed Under Arrest in Chicago, Charged With Violation of the Lever Food Act and Fed ersl Prosecutions in Other Sections Are Expected With in 24 Freight Embargoes Are Beginning to Have Serious Effect on Industry in the East Throwing Thou sands Out of Work.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-16

buyers made their full payments. h. terest on the deferred payments would be covered by the earnings of the ships Admiral Benson, chairman Of the board, appointed Mir Meyer as chairma nof the committee with Alex Legg, Of Chicago; owen Young of Schenectady and C. B. Warren, of Detroit. a sthe other members.
 Chairman Warren, of the senate appropriations committee. said he agreed that some form Of govern mental aid would be necessary to make permanent the merchant ma rine. while Chairman Green of the house merchant marine committee, declared he also was in favor of a ship subsidy and was not afraid of that term for it. An American mer- chant marine. he said, cannot com pete with Japan and possibly with England. under a system of not granting favors to ship owners.
 A basis of cost of reconstruction less depreciation plus a certain sum- for immediate delivery should kovern sale prives of government ships. Mir. Warren said, while Mir. Legg argued that what the board gets for the ships was only a small problem as compared with what becomes of the vessels.
 The future is more important than the price, he added, stating that pri- vate ownership must nave govern ment support or the ships would come back to the board.
 Representative Rowe of New York ) contended that the merchant marine
 must be developed for import as wei
 as export trade if it was to become permanent. He also favored govern. ment aid.
 The conference was to have listeC two days but it was decided that ths ground had been thoroughly covered } today and the session concluded.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-16
NEW BRITAIN MAN
 AMONG SAILORS DROWNED

Washington, April 15-A despatch to the navy department today from the Atlantic fleet said the eight sailors of the destroyer Preble drowned in Man zanillo Bay, Cuba. April Il. after an accident to the launch. were Fireman James H. Molay, Fort Edward, N Y.; Lewis B. Wales, Monroe, La John Ziehber, New Britain, Conn and Coroniti Carmella, Dicanyaio, Italy; Seaman Joseph Pirone, 466 Wilson avenue, Brooklyn and John Alldredge, Evansville, Ind; Engineman Charles A. Klenk, 2648 South Percy street, Philadelphia and Machinist's Mate Arthur Larison, Chadron. Neb.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-16
MARKED IMPROVEMENT
 TRAFFIC INTO NEW YORK

New York, April 15.-Marked inn provement was reported today on trafic arteries into New York while across the HrAson in Jersey City and hohoken. str-N.nS railroad men de- lated the question of returning to -heir posts and voted not to form a new organization but to stick to the nToinern@ods. The question of re- turning co work was not put to a vote. but brotherhood officials were optisistic of an early settlement
 At another meeting of the strikers tomorrow. |; was announced a new wage scale demand would he draft ed. Brotherhood leaders will ba aslE- ed to pqresent it Co the newly created federal railroad board at Washington it was said.
 Teamsters to Return to Work.
 The city's food supply problem which was aggravated by a strike ot teamsters chaUffeurs. helpers and porters handling butter. eggs and frozen poultry, took a more hopefu aspect tonight when the strikers after being idle for twelve hours voted to return to work tooorro,y morning. The porters. who causef the strike, will receive s35 for q 4: hour week under the new agreement the union announced They had bee, getting SS0 a week.
 The short lived teamsters' strilx, was marked by frequent attacks n, trucks and several hundred police re serves had to patrol the market serves had to patrol the ternina market district. No less than 4 strikes or various sorts. the polic say are in progress in the West Sid market territory but disorder ha been held to a minimum with hut fey arrests.
 The Erie moved its first freigh train Into Jersey City today from POT .rervis. It brought fuel and was pro tected by armed guards but there wa no trouble on the trip.
 Better Service on Lackawanna.
 Greatly improved service was give To commuters this evening on tn Erie, Lackawanna and Jersey Cen trai The Erie sent out fourtee suburban trains between 435 and 7.3 All left on schedule time. The term inai assumed a normal appearance fC the first time since the tieup. Tn l.ackawanna sent out 22 trains an handled 20.oO0 commuters. Full SCI vice on this road. it was announce, would he maintained tomorrow.
 The Jersey SCentral reported ths forty trains left its Jersey City term lnais with 85. 900 commuters. Servit
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Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-16
RETURNING TO WORK IN
 PITTSBURGH DISTRICT

Pittsburgh, Pa. April 15.-Oficials of the Brotherhood of Railroad Train men here announced that large num- bers of striking sWitchmen, conduc- tors and brakemen throughout the Pittsburgh district, had returned to work today, and that movements. of freight on all roads had increased
 They declared that the break back to work" on the part of tie, striking trainmen was in full swing and pre- dicted that conditions would be fur ther improved by tomorrow.