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Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22
tory of National Politics.

Lincoln Neb, July Civilian Jen- nings Bryan was nominated by acclama- ton as the prohibition party's presiden- tial nominee at the national convention today. The nomination came after resolution rendering" him the position of standard bearer had brought out the fact in debate that he had telegraphed friends here that he could not ac- cept."
 w G. Calderwood, vice chairman Of the prohibition national committee, hsa today presented resolution before the prohibition national convention calling for unanimous nomination of William Jennings Bryan as the party's presiden- tial candidate.
 The resolution was offered despite un- official information that MT. Bryan would not accept.
 We are tired of being kept waiting here" said MT. Calderwood. Its up to MT. Bryan to let us know publicly where he stands
 A letter from Charles W. Bryan, the brother of William J. Bryan, was read to the convention asking that his name be not mentioned in connecton with the nomination and that the CalderWood res olution should not be passed. After much debate, C. N. Howard, New York delegate, read the following telegram from W. J. Bryan: | "Probibition Convention, Lincoln, Neb. |:
 q appreciate your confidence in me, Please see my brother, C. w. Bryan. lie will fully explain why acceptance is inn possible"
 The telegram was in reply to one MT. Howard sent to NIT, Bryan yesterday ! asking if he would accept the nomination. An attempt to table the Calderwood motion rendering W J. Bryan the nom nation was overwhelmingly defeated.
 Miss Marie Brehm then relinquished l the chair and placed Bryan in actual nomination, declaring he must not De merely rendered the nomination put act- tua1ly given it." .,
 A parade led by the Missouri delesa- ton was started immediately.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22
9oIsHEyIKI HAVTI LAUNCHED
 A GENERAL OFFENSIVE

Warsaw. July 20.-The heaVlest IishI+ ing ever g nerienced on the sou.r,silL It; is now under way, the nolsheNlsl NJ Il" 4,. .i.e ia,I.c,,ed a general offensive from the 9,I,,a,iar border to the Pripet marshes. lEatacbr7nr,ts of boIshivike have forced the I,i,.ar ZbrIcz bringing the battle upon Polish soil for the first time.
 An official communication issued today ,,nornces fierce fighting along the Styr river, All the Red attacks have been re nuIsed except at one place. where the Pa6s forced crossing There were heavy losses on both sides.
 The commun :cation also says that a furious battle is raging in the reglon ot Rovno. where Red cavalry patrol oroke through the rear of the Polish line
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22
AUGUST 2s NAMED AS
 K. OF C. DAY AT VATICAN

New York July 21.-Pope Benedict KY has named August 29 as Knights of Columbus day at the Vatican according to a message received here today from Archbishop John Bonzano, apostolic dele gate to the United States. On that date he will receive the Knights of Columbus pilgrimage. which is to sail from New York for Rome on August T.
 On the same day" the message says "the pope will celebrate mass for the pilgrims in the Chapel of Lourdes, Va tican Gardens"
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22
FKovIDEscE CHAMBER OF .I.s. s.s
 COMMERCE FOR OPEN sHor

Providence, R. L. July 2l-Unanimons
 approval of the principle, of the open shop was expressed by 322 members <of the. Providence chamber of cotnnerca sin a vote, closing today, on referendum submitted by the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, The chamber's sgn- tire ten votes will be returned as fayor- able to all of the fourteen questions sub nnitted. Only two negative votes were -rs- ceived on all the propositions .s .
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22
CHATEAU THIERRY MUNICIPAL
 COUNCIL HoNORs AMERICANS

Paris, July 21.-The Chateau Thierry municipal council has conferred the title of Citizen upon Marshal Foch, General Pershine, Newton D. Baker United States secretary of war; Jules J. Jusser- ant French ambassador to the United States. and Myron T. Herrick, former Tinted States ambassador to France. The commanding generals of the American troops which delivered the city from the Germans were similarly honored.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22
HARTFORD EXPERIENCES AN
 INCIPTENT RACE RIOT

Hartford. Conn, July 21-A street fight whitch threa tened to assume alarm ing proportions was broken up here to- night when a squad of police was rush ed to the Windsor Street section of the East Side and arrested White man ana four negroes, including one woman A large crowd ow white men and negroes had gathered and word reached police headquarters that a race riot' was un- der way. The crowd was quickly dis persed, however, and Antonio Tusia was sent to hospital suffering from a frac- ture of the skull and other injuries Ac- cording to the police. Mrs. Pearl Gray, assisted by her husband, Sullivan Gray, both colored. started the fight when they attacked Tusia with bricks. Several oth- CTS had joined in the disturbance when the police arrived. The five arrested are cnarge with breach of the peace
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22
SPAIN Is HAVING
 SOME LABOR TROUBLES

Corunna. Spain. July 21.-A policenna1 was killed and / other wounded by re- volver shots during disturbances incident to the suevedores' strike Some arrestt have been made.
 Madrid, July 21.-Tobacco workers re. volted today, declining to labor in sheps where syndicalists are employed. ThS police intervened and the government has threatened to close the factories if dis order continues. ----
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22
TWO ALASKA a..> ss
 PLANES AT GRAND RAPIDS

Grand Rapids. Mich. July 21.-Twosof the Alaska-bound army airplanes. mum bers and 1, arrived here shortly before noon today from Erie, Pa, having cover. ed the second leg of their long flight ir four hours and fifteen minutes. Engine trouble forced Plane No. l to land near Erie. Number 3 reached Grand Rapids yesterday.
 Machine Number 1 arrived. this after noon. The planes bucked a strong head wind throughout the flight and were out of sight of land more than an heu1 crossing Lafe Erie. j-.t. -+
 Captain Street plans to attempt the third jump to Winona, Minn., tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22
FRENCH LINE STEAMER
 LA TOURAINE GROUNDED

Havre, France, June 21.-The French line steamer La Touraine, which left New York July 13, grounded on Wolf Bank about 200 miles from Barfeur. She got off by her own power and is proceeding for Havre under satisfactory conditions The steamer sprang a leak but this has been stopped temporarily.
 The steamer Hudson, bound for Bor- deaux has been instructed to stand by La Touraine
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22
RELEASED FOR BURGLARY; ~
 TO BE TRIED FOR MURDEE

Auburn, N. r, July 21.-Harold " Lamble, the Auburn convict who si said to have confessed to participation in the murder of Edith Janney and Edwar6 kupfer near Perth Amboy. N. J., Aug.s31 1918, was released from Auburn prison today. Governor Smith yesterday c0Ii- muted his sentence for burglary to enabis the New Jersey authorities to try him with Charles Parchand, now in Sing Sing for murder. .st
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22
REDS FIGHTING FIERCELY
 FOR FGRTIFIED POSITIONS

London, July. 21.-Bohhevik troops have occupied Orany. sMeretch Marchin- kantch, Dubiahy and Radun, to the northeast of Grodno. according to an of fcial statement on the fighting operations from Moscow under date of Tuesday. Supplementary information the state ment says. shows that 1900 Poles were taken prisoners during the fighting around Wilma.
 The Poles have been driven from the River Meretch in the Slutsll region" the report continues. "The bolsheviki have forced the River Zbrucz in the region of Nolochy and Gusiatin (to the northwest of -Podolsk) and are fighting fiercely for Polish fortified positions
 Fierce fighting continues around DubnO."
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22
TESTIMONY OF POISON IN
 PETTIBoNE MUIR A'R CASE

Manchester, Vt. July 21.-Dr. Charles F. Whitney of the state. laboratory, tes- tifying today at the trial of Byron N. Pettibone, charged with the murder of his wife. said that in the analysis of the dead woman's stomach he had found one half grain of strychnine. He also testi- fed that the liver and kidneys showed traces of the poison, and that strychnine was undoubtedly the cause of her death.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22
DENIED BY EMPLOYEs
 OF THE NEW HAVEN ROAD

Hartford July 21.-Menlbers of the 1oo.i6 T1ion If Railroad Employees de- nied today the report from New Haven that meetings of locals of the western end of the New York. New Haven & Hartford system had been called to ais cuss the new wage scale. Men here po,nt, ed out that the union representatives, haa not vet returned from Chicago heeaFo- ;,,g /+be new scale thay had nothing to say Superintendent Carl 4. Mitchell at the local station also had no comment tn make on the new scale.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22
COUNSEL FILE BRIEFS IN
 BRIDGEPORT TROLLEY CASE

Bridgeport, Conn. July 21 = Briefs filed bv counsel in the jitney- y-trolley-City of Bridgeport ordinance injunction pro- ceedings were before Judge John W. Banks today.
 There was no change in the local traf- fic> situation. Jitneymen said that they expected to and delegation of their number to the meeting of the chairnen in New Haven tonight
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22
TEN GALLONS OF MASH
 SEIZED IN BRIDGEPORT

Bridgeport, Conn. July 21-A still with with ten gallons of mash, and five gal Ions of what looked and smelled like whiskey were seized by government off, cers last night and Mr. and Mrs. Eric Goreman, who lived in the house were held by Commissioner Lavery today for a hearing, with bonds placed at s1.00 each.
 Joseph Oliver and James A. McConi- gle, arrested in Stratford Monday for transporting a five gallon can of liquor were ach held in $500 by the commission er
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22
OPENING OF CoURTMARTIAL
 OF LIEUT.. FRANK LAMB

New York. July 21-The navy court martial of Lieut.. Frank Lamb, charged with transporting liquor in a seaplane, opened at the New York navy yard to- day It is alleged the liquor was carried from Bimini Bahamas, to Miami, Flor ida Ensign Windsor IT. Cushing. who was with Lamb on the trip, was the first witness. Cushing was exonerated after courtmartial last week.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22
BODIES OF ss1 SOLDIERS -- -
 2 ARRIVE FROM oyERSEAs

New York, July 21.--Bodies zof < 4s1 American soldiers who died overseas 1T: rived here today on the steamship Pttn: cess Matoika from Danzig and Antwerp. Twenty-Five war brides if French and German nativity were among the Ttrst cabin passengers and Polish ep4trtated troops composed the majority of the 2,esl steerage passengers. /,
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22
WORK FOR STATE CIVIL
 SERVICE COMMISSION

Hartford, July 21.-The matter of re- vamping the state civil service law will be considered by the civil service com mission Friday. There are 26 depart ments connected with the official life of the state which are under the civil ser vice law and twenty-one which ara not. The checking of the payrolls of the va rious departments is not, the members of the commission think. on a business basis and they are satisfied that the symtem does not give adequate protection to the interests of the state. It is roughly es- tinted that there are about 1900 per sons in the employ of the state.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22
MISS MARIE c BREHM .ss..' :5
 CHOSEN PERMANENT CHAIRMAN

Lincoln, Neb., July 21.-For the .frsf time in the history of national politics. a woman has been chosen permanent as permanent, chairman of national con vention. Miss Marie C. Brehm of Long Beach, Calif.., was given that honor to- day by the prohibition national e5nvHn- ton. rt-,s ass
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22
BRITISH INFANTRY CAPTAIN sS4
 WOUNDED NEAE DUBLIN

Dublin, July. 21.-An infantry, .capsaia was probably mortally woupdt and two soldiers were seriously wo-indcd xhan-5 lorry carrying provisions for the trSopz at Rallyvourney wasf amAushed 1aS< night. 4 bullet pierced tie gasoiina tank. forcing abandonment of he iorry.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22
TENN. LEGISLATURE URGED
 TO RATIFY SUFFRAGE

Columbus Ohio, July 21.-Republican members of the Tennessee legislature were urged to vote for ratification of the federal woman suffrage amendment un- der resolution adopted unanimously late today by the executive committee of the republican national committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22
Railroads to Ask For
 An Increase in Fares
To Help Meet Expense Great ed by the Labor Boards s Wage Award.

Washington, July 21.-Railroads will ask the interstate commerce commission that a substantial portion of the in
 creased expense created by the labor boards wage award be borne by in creased passenger fares and rates on milk, A. r. Thom, general counsel for the railway executives association, stated late today
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22
YACHTS IN DEAD HEAT OVER 3O MILE COURSE
 TIME ALLOWANCE GIVES ABSOLUTE THE RACE

Shamrock " Demonstrates That She Dangerous Contend CT for the Americas Cup-Veteran Yachtsmen Are Un able to Recall Anything Approaching eloseness of the Race-It Was Real Contest From the Start Each Yacht Covering the Course in 403O6, Victory Going to Reso- / hte On Time Allowance of Minutes and Second Next Race Will be On Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22
CREEKS HAVE OCCUPIED
 HERACLEA AND RoDOsTO

' London, July 21-A Greek communi- cation received this evening announces that the Greeks. supported by the Brit ish fleet, have occupied Heraelea and Ro- dosto, and that all Turkish resistance has been crushed
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22
CALLED PARAGRAPHS
To Consider reschen Question

Paris, July 21.-The council of am bassadors today continued it's considera- tion of the Teschen question. Reports were submitted by the political and geo. graphical exnerts of the council
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22
|'ROH|B|T|ON|STS ACCLAIM tSHHASA s@A -
 W, ]. BRYAN THEIR NOMINEE

Convention Disegarded Dispatch From Bryan That
 ance is From Bryan Was Read to the Convention Asking That His Name Be Not Mentioned in Connection With the Presidential Nomination Miss Marie C. Brehm, of Long Beach, Cal, Was Chosen Perm anent Charman-First Woman Thus Honored in His M.t;on
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22

After man has passed the chlcrcfvrm age he "a lean toward the siraple
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22

The Goldwyn Pictures Corporation was sued for $7,635 for two weeks sal- ary by Madge K. Bolster, known to the stage as Madge Kennedy.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22

ter wind astern. the breeze softening as the yachts ran along. Half way to the finish Shamrock had cut Resolute's lead in half. Three miles from the line it had been reduced te 800 yards mad half mile from the lightship the two yachts were sailing side by side. Then Shamrock passed Resolute to lee ward and soon slipped out ahead and 'ashed for the line, reaching it nineteen econds before the white boat. As this ras exactly her lead at the start, the wo yachts were found to he on even erms boat for boat for the first time in he history of cup races. Resolute with ser time allowance of seven minutes and .Ge second used it to win hy that mar in so the series tonight stand two to one l favor Of Sh@mrock.
 Next Race Friday.
 As the yach,s crossed Jne nne the com nittee asked their shippers whether they wished to race tomorrow, and both replied n the negative. The next race, therefore, viu be on Friday.
 Summary.
 Yacht Start. Finish. lesolute .... ..... 1.0O.41 5.03.47 Shamrock " ....... 1OO.22 5.OS.2S
 Elapsed Corrected
 Time. Time. ResolUte .... ...... 4.0206 3.56.O5 Shamrock " ....... 4.03,G6 4.03.o6 Resolute wins by minutes. 1 second, corrected time.
 Elapsed Time on Legs.
 First Leg. Second Leg. iseSolute 2.24-40 1.3S.25 Shamrock " .. 2.26.44 136.22
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22

Exports from this country to Poland and Danzig for April amounted to sS,-s 6S7,286, and imports for the same pe- riod amounted to S13,795.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22

Fresh breaks in the price of wheat took place yesterday chiefly owing to a big increase of the estimated yield of wheat in Kansas
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22
Next Race Friday.


EIapsed Tin1e on Legs.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22

Bar silver in London was 3-4 pence higher at 52 3-4d an ounce, and New 4ork domestic unchanged at 99 1-2 cents, foreign was 3-4 cent higher at s 1-2 cents
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22
BRIEF TELECRAMS

Bar gold in London was 1o7s 9d an ounce, compared with 107s at last close.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22

Cassrus W. Little of Eureka, kas., supriy sergeant in the supply troop of the Th1rd cavalry, committed suicide ky shooting at Fort Ethan Allen, VI.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22

Restrictions on the importation to this country of Russian roubles, involv- ing the importation of Russian gold. are to be lifted shortly by the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22

An 18 per cent. increase in freight rates will be necessary by roads to meet the l per cent. increase in wages granted employees.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22

A demonstration was staged in Dub iii lh an effort to help the movement toT securing the release ot James bark-n from prison in America.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22

The Cuban hou1, Of representatives passed bill providing for formation of special commission to provide for railroad and port improvements in Ha- vana.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22

Robles Domiquez, revolutionary lead CT under Madero, was nominated pres ldential candidate of the nationsl re- publican convention in Mexico City.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22

The State Department announced that the American Consul at Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, has demanded the punishment of the troops of the de la Huerta government who raided the ranch of Alfred Matthews, an American citizen at Altos, Nueyo Laredo.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22

William Armstrong, 61, a leather manufacturer of Peabody Mass, for many years and known widely in New England and New York state, died in that town.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22
Samuel Wilson. assistant superin.

oafhueI NIIson, asSIstant Superln- tendent of the New Jersey Anti Saloon League, refused to hand over his evil dence to the county prosecutors of flee when he charged open violation of the prohibition law in five northern New Jersey counties.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22

King FeisaI of Syria, according to a London Daily Mail dispatch from Cairo, has appealed to the league of nations against the French ulti.natum.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-22

IL was a straightaway slide down to the finish with Shamrock getting the bet
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-28
A FRE1,K RESOLUTION.

the idea II Maryland. through its
Legislature, can recall it's ratifca ton
OF the eighteenth amendment 1t can
recall it's ratification of any other
amendment Other states may do
the same. If that be true any CIR all
OF the eighteen amendments to the
constitution may be repealed by the
simple expedient OF having tho rau~
acation reScmded by sufficient
number of states to leave the number
of raufytng STATES less than three
fourths of the whole nu m Der of states.
Every constitutional lawyer knows
that such a conclusion Is reductio
tered layman must perceive that II
the amendments to the constitu ton
have no more stability than this. the
whole system of constitutional re-
straint upon which our national gov
rsarnent is built Is like the sand on
the seashore. Liable to be swept away
by a srnan flow OF local reaction.
The fathers erected the republic
upon frmer foundations. A constitu-
tionaI amendment may be reputed
only by another amendment proposed
by an affirmative vote of two-thnds
of the members voting IN each hou sc
OF congress and ratified by three
fourths of the states, through their
legislatures or through conventions
called for the purpose
II the Maryland legislature of
Maryland wishes 10 make itself the
laughing stock nf the whole country
1T Should lose no time In adopting
this ridiculous resolution,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-28

1t is not 10 be expected that the
joint resolution recently introduced
into the legislature Of Maryland, re-
scinding the resolution by which that
state ratified the eighteenth amend
snent viii travel far. Indeed. it
would nct be surprising Il the legal
committees Of the two houses. for
the credit Of the state. should con-
sign the resolution TO oblivion. Yet
there is no certainty that there win
not be found lawyers in that legisla-
tuFe. as in all others who are so op~
posed 10 prohibition that they viii
approve any illegal absurdlty which
seems in any way to weaken the force
Of the eighteenth amendment Prop
ositions Of law which, II urged on
any other connection would be scoffed
at. are when invoked in the futile ef
tort 10 TGSGrTeCk joan fs8Ebcy COZ II III
America, are graveIy considered and
in many cases ardently avowed by
lawyers who should know. better,
Liquor, il seems. has a seriously dis
turbing effect upon the mind that
even dwella upon It. Since the enact
rnent Of prohfhitive laws began in this
country the courts have been busy
knocking down one freak contention
after another, many Of them being
put forward by lawyers entirely sane
on all other subjects
Only q moments coTtsid GRAFTON OF
the effect Of permitting r. state to
rescind p resolution ratifytng an
arnendrn ent TO the federal constitu-
tion should be sufficient to condemn
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-28
GEORGIA CYCLONE
IS HERE FOR ADDRESS
At UNION STATION

Congressman W. D. Upshaw, of
Atlanta. Ga. will speak Sunday morn
fng at II O'Clock at Union Station M,
e. church, pastor, Rev. II, W Dunk
ley, and at NenableStreet Baptist
church at S o'clock, Rev. j. II. John
son, pastor.
Congressman rpshaw is known as
the Georgia Cyclone" and is one of
the most interesting characters in the
Southland. He Is one of the most at
tractive, interesting and enthusiastic
speakers on the American platform
on world wide prohibition. Since he
has been in congress he has held a
ntlmber of very successful revival ser
vices An the city of Washington.
III you want to hear a real live
wire speak on the most important
subject of today. hear Congressman
w ID. Upshaw,' is the injunction
given by one who has heard him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-28

auditorium. requested that DR. Krebs
be brought back to Erie for a second
address
At 2:20 DR., Krebs will give short
talk to the boys of the sunday after
noon club, on Health in Action"
The conversational Bible study club
will meet in room 203, second floor,
at FIVE O'Clock. Subject: "A Fishing
Party"
Contributors tickets. good for the
front section of the house. on con-
trihution OF fifty cents or more TO the
Spring Street home. viii! admit TO the
auditorium Monday afternoon until
.1:14 o'clock, and the general admis-
sion tickets. which are free, will ad-
nit until 1;01 O'Clock.
After which the house will be
thrown open to the public if there is
any room left. Tickets. both con-
tributors' and general admission. can
be secured at the y. M C. A. building
up to midnight Saturday. IL the sup
ply lasts. A request is made not to
phone.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-28
Y. NJ. G. A.

President of tho Institute of Mer-
camille Arts, and one OF the leading
platform orators of America. DIR.
Stanley l. krebs, of New York City,
will be the speaker at the mems big
meeting. Central Y, NJ. G. A. audi
torium, Sunday afternoon at $40
o'clock. In s~aaking OF Or. Krebs.
Men of Dayton" says, "Ho is I'M
doubtodly the most popular lecturer
we have had on the subject of science
aud philosophy III relation to re-
ligIon,' Among his most popular ad-
dresses arc: The understandable
God. The Essential Divinity of
Jesus" The Personality of the In
finite and Three Gods or one--the
Trinity" At indianapolis he was
heard by 1.217 men. AT Erie, Pa, the
ministerial union, on the day follow
ing his address at the association