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Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-09

have shipped as seamen on board tr.~-- At4anuc liners. American certiaczt., nave been secured by various means snd t IS saia a brisk trade Is carried on in stolen or countcrfelted certincafes as wei as Iake passports. Clever alteratioun arI tofseries have been detected by o1iclala Nhose duty A is 10 examine The uau-r,~ or travellers wishing to visit America
 attempts are made 10 secure places in ships crews for bolshevik agents. and of- ten outright bribery Is tried. An attache oL an American consulate recently vras onered the equivalent Of sz50 a day if bn would assist in getting through to inc Snited States six Soviet agitators daily. stewards Of liners are declared 10 haTa sometimes yielded to aliuring ooters for hiding bolshevik agents on their venseis curing trips across the Atlantic. Fa1- iilg to get passage 10 a port in the Unit ed States the bolsheviki try 10 reacl, Canaaa, whence they can easily r~t across the border. American autborities abroad are said 10 have advised Wash. lngton that many Soviet cour.ers are be- ilefed 10 have sailed from here to Cana dian ports recently.
 Men Of virtually every mathematics .,h Of every profession are enxared ], see nork . or spreading bolshevik propaganda s asserted. Lists compiled include men or all kinds. from college professors 70 aoeAhands- There are also many wo- men enlisted In the cause odiciais vino nave examined the lists say. very few of me soviet workers are native born Amer. cans. but that number of naturalized American citizens are in the servicA
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-09
JUDGE DIsAPPRovEs ACTION
 or PROHIBITION OFFICERS

Boston. Nov. s--Disapprovai of the nt- utude of the federal prohibition office In this city was voiced today by Judge Nor ton m federal court because Of its faIi,Ir. 70 submit liquor seizure 10 the court me liquor was seized in Haverhiii eix months ago from the home of Michael Ahuerson' Who was arrested at The tin,n Dut subsequently, discharged by the court
 Judge Morton ordered a writ of unandz- mus to Issue against Prohibition Enforce ineht Agent William J. Mccarthy .to pro- eeed against the liquor ia order to de- termine whether it shall be given bac, to Anderson who demands it's return. This question will be decided at a later hasr- ing. so-4
 It's time We stopped this pooh-bab eusiness' Judge Morton said. ..Wbv aoes hr NcCarthys ofiice have to La kicked into doing its dutyy'
 The attorney for the nrohfb;tian oss,. sald uist the question was une of law I'd Well as of fact and requestion ,,err,,iss,,-, 10 file a brief s''1
 Mr Mecarthy's office is prepared to do it's duty" he said.
 , Then why hasn't it done it7' Judrs slOrtoh retorted- T will listen to anv reason why this citizens 5roperty has m, been returned. but Wall not listen to any learned briefs on the law"
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-09
.ClubInen May Store Liquor in Lockers
Supreme Court Decision Lib eralizes the Volstead Act Might Release 10,OOO,OOO Gallons.

New York, Nov. S.--Decision of the supreme court that liquor lawfully ac- quired may be stored by person for his own use in a place other than his home will mean that thousands, of "impris- oned' quarts soon may be ''released' in New York city alone, according to fed -eral prohibition agents here
 Franklin L. Boyd, federal prohibition enforcement chief, explained that every bottle seized in his district had been placed in bonded warehouses. There it stands, he sad, ready to be returned to owners if the courts so order.
 He said he had no figures at hand 10 show the exact amount of liquor held subject to judicial mandate
 The problem of the empty club locker also is solved by the decision, according to the attorneys for William G. Street, who brought the case up to the supren le' court. Attorney Joseph s. Auerback, of the law firm in question, stated he took the decision to mean that a club mem. Der could store in his locker beverages containing more than one half of one per cent. of alcohol.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-09
COOLIDGE AT BANQUET OF
 GLOUCESTER FISHERMEN

Gloucester, Mass, Nov. S-Tribute to the crew of the schooner Esperanto, win ner of the race for the international championship of the north Atlantic fish ing fleet, was paid tonight by Governor Coolidge and a host of fishing folk of this city at banquet in the state arnory. The silver cup, emblematic of the cham pionship, the s4,Oo0 prize money of the winning crew, and the cup presented to Marty" Welch, captain of the American schooner, were an added attraction for those who welcomed the homecoming crew.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-09
NO COMMENT FROM PALMER
 ON ANDERsoN's STATEMENT

Washington Nov. S.-Attorney General Palmer declined today to comment on statements of Federal Judge Anderson at lndianapolis today with respect to the courts inquiry int othe attorney gener- als connection with the soft coal con- spiracy cases. Department of justice off eials said, however it had been expected that c. B. Ames, who went to Indianapolis as the departments representative. would read into the court record all of the instructions in question" Whether the court had been advised of this plan was unknown at the department, but pending developments in the controversy officials were silent
 The sti nent was reiterated at the attorney generals office that the only in strucuons sent by MT. Palmer were those contained in a letter to Dan w Simms, and which resulted in his resip- nation. This letter has since been made public.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-09
DRIVE" IN BROOKLYN
 AGAINST DRAFT DODGERS

New York. Nov. S.-The drive or the Brooklyn Federal authorities against = coo alleged draft dodgers resulted m 'ne a-r.s+ todav of Richard J. Adams, sf ,.esrs old. who was sentenced to one day in iau by Ju1s-e Garvin in the United States district court of Brooklyn Adams arrest is the first of the "drice.' He IS lame and partially deaf
 Adams received his. call from the draft hoard November 5, 1918, and was or dered to report et date late in Novem- her The signing of the armistice in- teryened and he was told by his brother, he said. that the war was therefore over and there was no need for him to report
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-09

said it's effect was that this court cannot proceed unless the attoiney general sees it to advise"
 T am going to have it done" the judge added. his remark apparently meaning that the grand jury soon to convene wlIf reopen investigation of the conspiracy cases.
 In opening the investigation, Dan W. Simms of Lafayette, Ind, said he re- signed as special prosecutor in the cases because he said the attorney generals orders would prevent use of evedenceN that was the basis of the governments injunc- ton case last year against the coal strike, and later the contempt proceedings for alleged violation of the courts irder, di- recting cancellation of the strike order. similar testimony was given by L. Ert Slack, another special prosecutor, and by District Attorney Van Nuys.
 Mr. Ames, however, said MT. Palmer interpreted his orders to mean only the elimination of evidence that was the basis Of the contempt proceedings and pointed out that these proceedings were begun at date later than that covered hy the alleged conspiracy. MT. Ames also stat ed that the attorney general has the fight to elect whether the government would prosecute it's cases as civil or criminal matters, and that having chosen a civil proceeding in the strike, MT. Palmer did not believe it fair to proceed criminally after having obtained the miners com plianee with the court order. Mr Ames also said the department had co-operated wholeeartedly in the prosecution and had not interfered in any way with the action of the governments special coun- sel in the present conspiracy cases.
 Testimony also was given during the In to governments evidence had been made in Judge Anderson's presence. In this con- nection, the judge presented statements attributed to MT. Palmer saying such un- derstanding had been made last Decem- Der.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-09

Trdinnanoiis. Ind. Nov. S-Attorney General Primers orders limiting the gov crnmcnt's evidence to be used in the soft coal conspiracy cases against 126 opera tors and miners In Indiana. Illinois, Ohio and Western Pennsylvania were criticized by Federal Judge Anderson in the United States district court here today as be- ing strangely close 10 the compound Ing of felony" and also dangerously near contempt of court"
 Trial of the cases was scheduled to be- gin today but government counsel said li was not ready to proceed. Before the granting Of the continuance asked by the government counsel Judge Anderson un- dfrtook an Investigation of the attorney Ecnerars orders regarding the cases. end- ing with his criticism of Mr. Palmer's conduct
 The court set next January 10 as the date for calling the trials again, am uounciug that the meantime will give us time Co get our bearings and at least ind out whether We are to govern by law ur by person" Once before the judge had declared that Mir. paimer's attitude in thc cases was that of personal gov- trument. not government by law"
 The attorney general was not present ut the Investigation. but c. B. Ames, former chief assistant to MT. Palmer. ex- piained thit NIT. Palmer's orders had been mI1undersgood by government counsel, who. tesfifying at the investigation, said the orders possibly nullIred the prose- cution.
 Judge Anderson's statement regarding Mr. Palmer's conduct came after hearing most of the testimony. the court leading up to his assertion with a. series of questions whether the attorney general had authority Co agree not to use cer- tain evidence.
 "It is strangely near to the compound Ing of a iriony" said Judge Anderson in this connection T am not saying it is [ am saying it is strangely near it."
 Similarly. the judge discussed the ele- nscnts constituting contempt of court, hts purpose being. he said. to "see how dangerously near this gentleman has got himself to a contempt of this court"
 The arm Of this court is long," con- t'rucd Judge Anderson in this conncc- lion. -and has been known to reach father than Washington. am not sug- resting what may or may not be done. afr Palmer Is the attorney general and there is a certain amount of consideration that [ am bound to pay to his official position if l do not pay t to him, him. self"
 Aficr making these remarks. Judge An- dcrson called on istrict Attorney Van Nuys Co produce messages exchanged with the department of justice about re- opening the conspiracy cases. with the view or reporting department of justice indictments. increasing the list or de- fendants. One list bearing the name of Assistant Attorney General Mitchell. said the attorney general has instructed me Co request that before seeking indict- ments yoa should consult with and lay the facts before this department" In f.rpreting this message, Judge Anderson
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-09
BOSTON POLICEMAN CREATED
 A MILD REIGN OF TERRo,

Boston, Nov. S.--Complaint that Pa trolman Alpheus Mascroft stood eight men against wall at revolver point in the South Boston district yesterday. without cause, and kept back crowG = their friends by threats to shoot were followed today by Superintendent of Pollce Crowley that the officer had been suspended and from Patrolman Mascroft that he had resigned. Those who com plained of Mascroft's actions said that he had caused a mild reign of terror on his beat yesterday by chasing children with his revolver in hand, and in one case grasping a girl who got in his way.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-09
ARMY REORGANIZATION BILL
 PROVIDES FOR sss.as1 HEN

Washington. Nor. a-The new tactical peace time organization of the reruIsr army based on the army reorganizafioul bill passed at the last session Of con gress was announced today by Secretary. Baker. It provides for one skeleton zrrnvl with paper strength. of 3s7.22f men
 An army corps. will consist of 7s.sssl men. an infantry division of Is.3Ss men cavalry division of s.153 men. The act providing for the new organizationl divided the country into nine corps areas and in time of war or general rnobiiiza tion this division would result in three armies each of the tactical strength and orEanizauon announced today AS the peacetinae strength of the regular arn,r-l is only 2SO,Ooe men. Mfr. Baker explained that the national guard and 1-xanIzetl reserve would fill the gaps {.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-09
Irish Hunger Strikers
 on Both Day of Fast
Condition of Nine Prisoners
 in Cork Jail is Puzzling the
 Authorities = Resigned to Death.

Dublin, Nov s.-(By The A. P.l So far as the authorities here know, the nine hunger strikers in Cork jail who today began their 9Oth day of fasting are taking no food, according to the chair man of the prisons board. The chairman said today that suitable food constantly was being offered the men,
 The latest reports from the prison doctors testify to the weakness of all the prisoners and say that their condi- ton is puzzling the authorities. The prisoners recently were visited . Father Fielding of Chicago. According to the Dublin newspaper. Father lding re- ported them as being deterrn.aed and re- signed to their fate. Eight of the nine men are said to have relatives in Chi cago. f
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-09
COURT TO REVIEW DEATH
 SENTENCE OF SIX NEGROES

Little Rock, Ark. Nov. s.-The cases of six negroes sentenced to death in con nection with race riots in Blaine ArK-, in october, 1919, today were submitted to the state supreme court for the sec ond time. When submitted the nrst time they were remanded for retrial pe- cause of an error in the verdict sec ond verdict of guilty was returned py the lower courts and the case asAlh ap- pealed. ..
 The six negroes involved and six otn- ers whose. cases have been finally de- cided. now are held in death cells at the nenitentiary
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-09
COMMONS MAKES CHANGES
 IN IRISH HOME RULE Brr1

r-.-S Lohdon' Nov (By the A. P.).-Ths irlsn home rule bill passed through nesr. the hnal stage in the house of cor nd mons hs, tonight with two new clauses add eu Dy the government, which in inc onlr'- ion or Irish and liberal politicisns r-n- ueTgd T, the measure practically dead.
 anese clauses. which provide for second chambers and the dissolution of ths ,,u ra" s1it,,en naments should they not be properly con stltuteol were carried, after being s.vsr.- criticized by former Premisr s sse,.s,r and others as tending to reduce irelsnd % ! othe condition of a backward crn--,, soiony' by ample majorities in a Ensn shown in the bill. ny"
 Ihe measure has to run the gauntlet of tae house of lords. where. aecor,It-., v. se .mors current in the coalition pane-s so n 1Iu 1sIeempt will be made to cut the sir lster counties completely out of ,h. hI1, hiaving them to be adrnin,sts-ai ''a. present from Westminster.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-09
5000 WORTH OF ALCOHOL UNDER
 FAKE BOTTOM OF TRUCK

Thompsonville, Conn.,, Nov. S.-t1a rrv Cohen, Hi>Sn Jerome and Reuben Hi. lard. all of Brooklyn, N Y, were ar rested here today by a state motor vebi- cle inspector, who found s2,OO0 worth of alcohol under a false bottom in a motor truck which Hillard was driving. The men were taken to Hartford and locked up after a preliminary hearing before . United States commissioner.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-09
ss,Ooo, 900 FOR PREVENTION OF
 CRUELTLY TO CHILDREN

New York, Nov S.-The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children to- day announced gifts by MT. and Mrs.
 August Heckscher of New York city of property in Fifth avenue for the erec- ton of new buildings and an endowment fund for their maintenance, totalling in value more than sS,oe0,00o. The build ings will be erected by the donors The amount of the endowment, while not dis closed, will yield an income. it was stated, of not less than $6O,0O0 annually.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-09
ROUGH AND TUMBLE FIGHT sa, AT SEIZURE OF LIQUOR

New York, Nov. S.-Ten prohibition agents seized nearly 400 cases of whiskey valued at $30,O00 in a fair this afternoon on the warehouse of M. Grief after a rough and tumble fight with 25 men who attempted to bar their entrance. If you get in here you get in over our dead bodies,'' one of them yelled. The fight began but the 25 men later disappeared when a riot call was sent in for police reserves. No arrests were made.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-09
YOUTH HELD FOR KILLING
 HIS FORMER SWEETHEART

St. Louis, Mo, Nov. S.-Albert Ellis, 21 years old, late today was indicted on a charge of first degree murder in con nection with the killing of Miss Edna FL lis, IS, his former sweetheart. Miss FL lis body was found badly cut on va cant lot near her home here last Friday morning.
 The grand jury returned the indict- .ment within thirty minutes after the case was presented to it and 34 hours after Ellis is said to have confessed his guilt to the police.
 Ellis, according to the police, said ha killed the girl because she rejected him as suitor
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-09
DEMAND GREEK SOVEREIGN
 BE CHOSEN BY PLEBIsCITE

New York. Nov. S-one hundred and five Greek-American leagues. claiming to represent 200,0 900 Greeks employed in various industrial centers. made public here today cable message to Premier Lloyd George demanding that the next Greek sovereign be chosen by a plebis- cite in Greece. A copy of the. message also was sent to President Wilson.
 Membership of the league includes. 1t is claimed. Greeks in Stamford and Bridgeport. Conn. Holyoke and Fall River. Mass. the Chicago stocsyards, Fresno Calf, and other places
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-09
NO DEvELOPMENrs IN
 MURDER OF A. V. DoxAurr

Dahoury' Conn. Nov. s.-An Inonest into the death of Arthur Y. Do,sh,,. New New York newspaper reporter. who vas 5nU. SnU' nao Killed in Newtown early Sun gay morning. will be conducted in sh. town hall at Newtown tomorrow r,orni' 7 oy Coroner J. j. Phelan of Bridgeports- . Among witnesses summoned bv tbe .r, co-o- = - ner are Edward F. Pitzschler. brotSeTo may or Donahue. Dr. F. L. Kingman and Dr. D. C. Brown. The latter is e-. pected to present an ante-morteu, stsfe- nlent made by Donahue in the Danburr- hospital, and which has not been u,sAs public. "s sta.e ponce today took 2 hand fin the investigation of the murder ,rd Deputy Sheriff Morris Beers of Neutou,n continued his inquiry but there were no' reports of any developments which might lead 10 the arrest of the two men who attacked Donahue
 Donahue's funeral will be held in New. town Wednesday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-09
KNOCKED DOWN THRICE
 BY THREE DIFFERENT AUTOS

Bridgewater, Mass, Nov. 9-John J. Girard of this town who was struck aIG knocked down three times by three dif- freent automobiles, while walking here Sunday night died this afternoon at the State Farm Hospital of his injuries.
 MT. Girard was hit by the first ma chine sending him staggering in. front of a second which knocked him back for third car graze him and push him out of the roau
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-09
AMERICAN EXPORTERS MUST
 PATRoNIZE AMERICAN SHIPS

Washington, Nov. s.-American ex- porters must patronize American ships if ocean freight rates are to be kept. at reasonable levels, Chairman Benson of the shipping board declared tonight He added that if foreign shippinge can. get business by undercutting the vessels of tins country, foreign rates will soar if the American merchant marine Is forced off the seas. .l. ~
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-09
RAILWAY SITUATION IN
 IRELAND BECOMING SERIorS

Dublin, Nov. S.-The railway situation Is represented here as being serious, ow- ing to the refusal of the railway men to trasport troops and munitions com pleee collapse at Christmas time of the profitable food traffic is feared. Although the general public is desirous of a com promise on the munitions question, the attitude of the railwayrnen remains nn- changed. and they are being supported by the Sim Feiners The newspapers are printing very little concerning the ~-atasts of the pllhlic aR tAA controversy.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-09
THREE SHOOTING AFFRAYs IN
 1uNGO Cw. vAJ COAL STRIKE ZONE

Williamson. ". Va, Nov S.-Three shooting ahrays. including two attacks upon mining properties. and an attempt to destroy a mine ripple. have kept state troopers busy in the Mingo coal strike gone within a period of eighteen hours, according to reports made by authorities here today. Two of the attacks carried out by parties of unidentified men oc- cured late today.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-09
WILL DELAY TRIAL OF
 TENNESSEE COAL OPERATORS

Chattanooga, Tenn, Nov. s.-Federal Judge E. T. Hanford of the federal dis trict court of Tennessee announced this afternoon that he would not try any case arising under the Lever act until the su- preme court upheld it's constitutionalitq.
 This is construed to mean that east Tennessee coal operators whom the gov- ernment has caused to be indicted for all legged profiteering will not be tried at this term of court
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-09
CRANK INDICTED FOR
 KILLING BLAKELY CoUGHLIN

Norr.stown. Pa. Not. s.--August Pas ouaic. known as the Crank" was indicted iy the grand jury here today on the charge uf killing Blakely Coughlm, IS months old son of Mir. and Mrs. George H Coughiin of this city. on June 20 last Tho grand jury also found true bills of indictment charging Kidnapping, burglary and exfortion. there being two counts on fha sxt5rtion bill
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-09
MAY CANCEL BUILDING OF
 sCHOOLHoUsEs IN NEW YORK

New York. Nov. s.-The city of New York ls considering cancellation of all contracts for schoolhouses and all public buildings because of testimony given be- fore the joint legislative committee nves- tiratinr the building trust"
 This became known late today when fnc board of estimate, at a special meet. ing. adonted a resolution introduced by Mayor Hyian proposin gan immediate conference with the committee to deter mine the evidence in it's possession war ranted contract cancellation. In it's res oiution the board expressed desire to CO., operate in every way with the committed
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-09
cor cs GAMBLERS IN
 RAID AT BAYoNNE. \. J.

Eayoane. x. l.. Nov. S.-All available rolling stock was pressed into service to- dag hy tiie police 10 convey to headqrar- iers twenty-two alleged gamblers in a roadhouse near the Jersey City line by Chief Of Police Cady and two detectives with drawn revolvers. Into commandeer- "a Ttneys and private cars were piled, with the prisoners, faro layouts, dice and 1aiger china
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-09
WOMEN WILL BE ENTITLED
 TO THE SOLDIERS BONUS

Albany. x. T.. Nov. s.-women of New York state as well as men who served their country in the world war will be entitled to the soldiers bonus, Q propo- stion providing for which was passed apparently at the recent election accord Ing to available returns. Attorney Gen. sral Charles D. Newton made a state rncrt to this effect today in a memoran- dun designed to inform veterans of the present status of the bonus law.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-09
MINISTER BLAMELEss FOR
 KILLING INN KEEPER

Windsor, Ontario, Nov. S.-Rev J.eO L. Spracklin, prohibition enforcement agent, who shot and killed Beverly Tumble, an inn proprietor, in a raid near. here sev- eral days ago, was absolved of blame by a coroner's jury at an inquest here to- night The jury found the clergyman acted in self defense.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-09
CHARGED WITH ADVISING
 CLIENTS TO COMMIT PERJURy

Hartford, Conn.,, Nov. S.-A bench war. rant for the arrest of Samuel A. Herman of Winsted, coroner of Litchfield conn. ty, was issued late today by Judge Frank D. Haines in the superior court. The warrant charges perjury in a civil suit in which Herman, as attorney, is alleged to have advised his clients to commit perjury.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-09
COMIC. OPERA ~ERMINIE- 0l
 REVIVED IN BALTIMORE.

Baltimore. Nov. s.=The famous o,f comic opera "Isrrninie' was revived st' the Academy of Music here tonight with Francis Wilson and De Wolf Hopper in the roles of cadeaux and Ravennes The occasion marked the return of Mfr. Wlisun
 to the operate stage after an abze-ce of- seventeen years In the field of light com fdy and his first arfisfic assoclntion w1H
 his old rfvnI, fir. Hopper.