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Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-25
INQUIRY INTO THE ESCAPE
 OF DRAFT DODGER BERGDOLL

Philadelphia, May 24.-Colonel .Thom- as Q. Donaldson of the inspector gener- al's department. Washington, and Colonel Alexander B. CoXe, of the army gener- al staff corps, arrived here today to take up the local angles of the war depart ment's inquiry into responsibility for the escapt of Grover C. BergdoH from the two army guards here last Friday. Berg doll at the time was on an alleged treasure hunting" furlough
 Previous to his arrival here Colonel Donaldson completed his Investigation at Fort Jay, Governors Island, N. Y, where Bergdoli was serving a five year sentence for evading the draft
 T cannot talk" said Colonel Donald son. T am not permitted to discuss the case with anyone and must refer all in- quiries to the war department My hands are tied"
 No trace has been found of the fugi- tive by the federal and civil officers searching for him. Rumors of all sorts reached the federal authorities today one fthem to the effect that Bergdoll had planned to leave the country. This was given some credence by Harry B. Pierce, division superintendent of the depart ment of justice. who received a report from Atlantic City that the yacht Emma C., said to be owned by Bergdolls moth
 
 there a few hours aftef his escape. MT. Pierce requested the authorities at Wash ington to warn all coast guard, revenue, lighthouse and other government agents to watch for the yacht along the Atlantic coast. A report also was received that the fugitive had been seen in Atlantic City late Friday afternoon, but this could not be confirmed.
 George Gale. harbor master at Atlantic ] City, said tonight that ther had been no such yach me- a~ed there and D. Clarence nied that Mrs. Bergdoll owned one. "To the best of my knowledge and belief i Gibboney said. Mrs Bergdoll has nc yacht. never had one and does not wish to have one" The craft is not register ed
 Records at City Hall show that both Grover and his brother, Erwin Bergdoll as we'll as their mother. recently have disposed of large real estate holdings draft dodger- According to the records Grover sold property on May 10 anG /; May f6 aggreg gatiIIg more than $100,00o i MT Gibboney today verified Bergdolf: 1 statement regarding a large sum of golC 1 he possessed. He said Bergdoll before h. 1 fled to avoid the draft. drew $105, ,000 il ] s20 gold pieces from bank. He placed the money in bags containing s10.e0 each" added Mr Gibboney. These h slowed away in two metal chests whicl he said he buried in the mountains" Twenty agents of the department o justice were put on the case today. w are conducting an investigation of thi disreputable mess" said United State Attorney McAvoy, but l am not pre- i pared to say what acton will be taken. i Mr. Gibboney called at the federal at torney's office tonight by invitation an was questioned by MT. McAvoy an Colonels Coxe and Donaldson.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-25
Asks U. 5. Mandate
 Over Armenia
President Wilson in Message to Congress Requests Au- thorization to Accept Di- rectorate.

New ork May 24.-The application of l 400 stockholders of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad for the ap- pointment of d limited receiver to prose cute the corporations right of action against the board of directors, formerly headed by William Rockefeller, for the restitution of approximately $150,000, 900 alleged to have been wasted by the board in improper purchases, was denied lated today by Federal Judge Julius w. Mack
 In summing up his principal reasons for denying the petition, Judge Mack maintained affidavits of the stockholders within their knowledge, but merely fur nished arguments in favor of granting the petition.
 He ruled the appointment of receiv- ership, general or limited, in this case was not proper unless the directors and majority stockholders had failed toi exer- ciseh, ,onestly and good faith in their judg- ment.
 The record are devoid of any proof to that effect" he said.
 The application of the HOO petition CTS for permission to intervene as CO., plaintiffs in a similar suit brought by Edwin Adams and others in which the petitioners sought to have the railroad defray the cost of litigation, was char acterized by the court undesirable " The right will be given to five of the petitioners who are to be selected from those who under rules originally would have been qualified to sue to intervene at the expense of the plaintiffs.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-25
RAILROADS TO HELP SOLVE
 TRANSPORTATION PROBLEMS

Boston, May 24.-The three principal railroads entering this city appointed a committee on car service to cooperate with the Interstate Commerce Commits sion in solving transportation problems.
 E. P. Gardiner, assistant general freight agent of the Boston and Albany railroad, was selected to serve as one of three members on a committee to be established by the interstate commrece commission, and to represent the com mission the railroads and the shippers. H. A. Davson manager of transportation department of the Boston Wool Trade as- sociation, announced his acceptance of an appointment to be the shippers repre- sentative.
 The commission in it's letter to Mir Davison, which he made public, said it desired ito establish special terminal committees at important gateways to advise the commission in the exercise of emergency powers under the car service section of the transportation act.''
 The functions of the committee, it was explained wiN be generally similar to those of terminal committees during the last part of federal control. and also to study embargoes, open routes and pos sible re-routing and to cooperate with local operatiR gcommittees of carriers and to recommend when mandatory notice should be taken by the commission
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-25

on the recognition of their independence and asking the president to send war ship and American marines to Baku. President Wilson referred to this resolu- tion in his message today but senators pointed out that this measure was adopt ed as a substitute for one by Senator Williams, democrat, Mississippi propos- ing that the United States become the mandatory for Armenia.
 The president, in his message, inform ed the senate that he had accepted the invitation of the allied supreme council that he undertake to arbitrate the very difficult questions of the boundary be- tween Turkey and Armenia saying he had thought it his duty to accept this difficult and delicate task"
 Provision for mandates over former subject peoples is made in the treaty of Versailles and it is set forth that such mandates shall be executed under the league of nations, but since the United States is not member of the league, administration officials said that if con gress decided that the United States should act for Armenia the treaty pro visions would be waived in this case.
 In the report of the American mission to Armenia, which recently was present. ed to the senate, Major General Harbord estimated that acceptance of the man. date would necessitate the presence Of 50. 600 American troops in Armenia. 9th CT estimates. however. have placed it al less. once the Turkish army had been dombilized in accordance with the terms of the Turkish treaty.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-25
RECACTION IN MEXICO RESULTS
 FROM KILLING OF CARRANZA

Washington. May 24.-Official interes' in the Mexican situation was intensified today by reports of a widespread reaction resulting from the killing of Venustiano Carranza, the deposed president These indications were accompanied by informa- tion that the de facto government might have to face almost immediately not only the problem of reducing Villa, the long time rebel leader to submission but alsc more important armed opposition.
 Reports reached Washington today from the Mexican capital that men prom inent in political affairs were suspected of preparing to take advantage of the in- dignation caused by Carranza's death lead an averaging movement as did Car ranza when Madero was assassinated in 1912
 Confirmation was received by the stat- department during the day of the failure of General P. Elias Gales to effect an adjustment between the new government forces and Villa.
 Luis N. Marones. confidential agent sent to the United States by Obregon. to- day called at the White House to leave for President Wilson message signed by Obregon containing reassuring decla. rations as to the aims of the revelation. ists. Marones, who is the generally ac knowledged leader of Mexican labor, wal accompanied by Samuel Gompers.
 One menace to the international rela tons was eliminated by the reported re lease of George Miller, British manager of the Alvarado Mining and Milling com pany. who has been held prisoner by Villa. and by the announcement that tht Di companies had complied with the de mands of the de facto authorities regard ing the payment of the export taxes.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-25
OF CONNECTICUT
 FEDERATION OF LABOR

Waterbury. Conn. May 24.-ResOlu- tions embodying labor's protest against the expulsion of the five socialist mem bers Of the New York assembly, urging the release of political prisoners and the repeal of the espionage act, and con- Gemning the Kansas court of industrial relations, will be brought up tomorrow at Ire thirty-ffth annual convention of the Connecticut Federation of Labor, which uI-ret in this city today.
 The program laid before the convention today included a model health law. minimum wage law. further amendments 10 the worllingelen's compensation law the introduction of an advance system of education for the wage earners Of the state. and employment of American citi- z.ns on public works.
 The convention was opened by Presi- dent Patrick r. O'AIeara and the morning session was devoted to reports from the president and Ira M. Onburn. secretary of the Connecticut Federation Of Labor. A glowing tribute to the work Of Onburn was given by Mir. O'NIeara. The local strikes also received the endorsement of the convention.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-25
INSANE MAN HANGED
 HIMSELF IN CELL IN ANsoNIA

srsonis. Conn. May 24-Michael Out ks1ic- a Russian machinist of this city, lcls at the police station awaiting com u tment Co an insane asylum. hanged himself shortly after noon today in his --i with his trousers. He was discovered rv an officer and cut down, but efforts to -esuscItate him failed The medical ex- 4fnirrr vas called later and the body vas turned over 10 an undertaken.
 Investigation showed that Dutkanicz had removed his trousers and making a knot on one Of the legs. placed it around hls neck The other trouser leg he tied f1 the top of the cell. In order to hang himself the man had 10 bend forward. It did not appear that the moose was Int enough to strsurle him and he evidel. ly caoked to death by the knot pressing against his throat
 Dutksnicz was taken 10 police head quarters Saturday after members of his family had notified the authorities that he was acting violently and they feared he would harm them. He leaves wid- ow. eight children and brother.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-25

Washington. May 24.-Authority to accept for the United States a mandate over Armenia was asked of congress to- day by President Wilson. The executive said he was conscious that he was urg- ing "a very critical chOice.' but that he did SO "in the earnest belief that it will bs the wish of the people of the United states that this should be done"
 The presidents message was read in both the house and senate. but was dis cusscd in neither. Each house referred it to ifs committee on foreign relations and there was no indication when tieher committee would take it up. Some re- publican leaders in the senate predicted privately that the message would lie in gne senate committee indefinitely
 senator Lodge of Massachusetts, the republican leader and chairman of the senate committee. had no comment to make on the executives recommends tons In the past. however. he has de- -isred emnharc1lly his opposition to a mandate.
 Senator Harding, republican Ohio. the -hairman of the committee which inves- .sated Armenian affairs, said he would never consent to taking mandate over Armenia and added that he did not think the -.uate would consent
 ~fhe fuI-isn relations committee" he sad 'Wa~ almost unanimous against a mandate. democrats as well as repub- Letrs opposing such a step"
 senator Harding is the author of ths resolution recently adopted by the sen t- c'nEratuiaiing the Armenian peopk
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-25
Resents President
 Wilson's Proposal
Lewis Urges Miners to Reject Plan to Submit Wage Con- troversy to Arbitration Commission.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, May 24.-Anthracite mine workers were urged to reject Presi- dent Wilson's proposal to submit their wage controversy to an arbitration com mission, in addresses made here today by John L. Lewis, International presi- dent of the United Mine Workers, and Philip Murray, international vice presi- dent, before a re-convened tri-district convention of hard coal miners They declared however,, that the dispute must be settled without strike, refer ring to the acceptance of Secretary of Labor Wilson's tentative contract as the advisable course at this time.
 Both international officials asserted that they would abide by any deciison of the convention on the matter and take their chances and go along with the an thracite workers to a finish.''
 The recommendation of the interna. 1 tional officers is in direct opposition tc
 the report of the miners general seal, committee which urged the acceptance O. the presidents proposal and the reiec
 tion of the secretary of labor's contract l After hearing the addresses of Presi 1 dent Lewis and MT. Murray the conven l tion adjourned until tomorrow withou i taking any action.
 l While declaring that the proposed con ! tract of Secretary Wilson was far iron being satisfactory, MT. Lewis said tha i 1t was the best that could be obtained a 1 this time, adding that the miners ha. 1 gained victory in obtaining recosni tion of the union
 1 T fear that an arbitration commission
 will reaffirm the objectionable open sho
 declaration of the anthracite coal com
 mission Of 1902 said Mir. Lewis.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-25
ADVANCE fN FREIGHT RATES
 WOULD NOT INCREASE H. (

Washington. May 24-Belief that ad- taH,-s iu freight rates to provide the mOfe than @ billion dollars additional rev emu. asked h- the nations railroads would O" increase the cost of living was -Npr-ssed by snoEesmen for the carriers n oneniuc their case today before the Interstate commerce commission.
 Nothing that l know of said Daniel Willard president Of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. would reduce the cost of lv.ns -o much as the prompt and speedy transportation of goods" He added that fie revenues asked as necessary 10 pro- v.ds the 6 ,er cent return guaranteed by th- government tn the transportation act would enable the carriers 10 purchase s--hcient equipment 10 move commodities nov unahir to reach a market
 Frcdsrics Straus of New York also ap- bearing for the railroads. declared that go cor f" l,r cent increase in freight rates Word have no gppreciable effect or Zoe u1fs-'f a-p ement to bring down liv- in-
 eu ". o' Howard Elliott of tine -frata s1irmittee of the Associat ton 1f Esf'wav Executives who presented in .roJurfory testimony for the carriers as a whole develo-,ed that the additional bill lon dollars requested is not regarded by .se railroads ss covering wage increases estimated at more than a billion dollars .unually included in demands presented lo fine railroad labor board.
 Nr. Willard made inc initial presenta- Uoa of testimony for teh eastern group of railroads, who are asking an increase of se.f per cent In rates to produce about $500 00n. .ooO.
 Mir Strauss contended for higher rates as necessary to bolster up the weakened market for railway securities.
 Opposition 70 any rate increases wa, expressed by <. II. Cowan. representing the Texas Cattle Growers association Csttiemen arc against any raise in ratei for profits he declared. adding that if tn, roads could not support themselves it wal their own misfortune.
 2Ir Willard in reply to questions sait Then. HON were some ten thousand nor men employed by the Baltimore and Ohi, railroad than before federal control. bu exr,lsined that this was mainly due to tn change from niece basis work in the shop Co the day system.
 Asked regarding the advissbilty O raising passenger rates Mir. Willard de r-d -t his personal opinion that tn ratit' wCuld rather have the ncreas como on freight
 e. N. Scriver. vice president of tn Baltimore and Ohio. and Samuel Req O Che rernsyivania lines will continue to r.1-roT Inc presentation of the argu m,r.s cf thc eastern carriers.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-25
PREsBYTERIANs TAKE FINAL
 ACTION ON WORLD MOVEMENT

Philadelphia, May 24-Final action on the interchurch world movement was taken tonight by the executive comris- sion of the general assembly of the Pres byterian church in the L. s. A., in session here, and the announcement of the de- cision will be made at tomorrow morn ings session. It will be read in a report by Dr. John W. Baer of Pasadena, Cal, retired moderator, who is head of the ex- ecutive commission.
 Another important subject which comes up for action tomorrow is that |" the new era movement, which is within the Presbyterian church. There has been much criticism of this campaign because of alleged extravagant expenditures. but the recommendations of the new era com mission to continue the movement with economies is expected to be adopted.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-25
CONDITION OF SENATOR
 PESRosE NOT ALARMING

Philadelphia May 24.-The condition of Senator Boies Penrose's health is not aarnling and he vii be able to attend the Chicago convention next month as he had planned.
 In order to set at rest rumors regard ing the senator's physical condition, his physicians today issued the following statement:
 Doctors Alfred Stengel, Charles B. Penrose and Herbert B. Carpenter mte in consultation today and decided not to permit Seiator Penrose to have any vis- itors He has overtaxed his strength and requires complete rest He had little temperature due to a slight cold con- tarcted while motoring but there is no congestion.
 ''The fact that number of people fro1. the west and other places were not able to see him yesterday probably led to rumors he had suffered a serious relapse This is not true. The senator has every intention of going to Chicago. !,
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-25
GENERAL WOOD SAYS HE
 MAY HAVE "JosHED" PAPEN

Chicago, May 24.-Captain Franz won Papen, military attache at Washington 'prior 10 American entry into the war, was being ''joshed' if he was told by Major General Leonard Wood. then com mander of the Eastern Department of the Army, at New York that the United States had complete plans of van Pa pens alleged plot. to attack New York from U-boats
 "A eanard.' was General Woods char acterization today of von Papen's story. as told in Associated Press despatches from Berlin last night, that he had been called to Governors Island to be told about the discovery of his plot
 ''I never called any sttache to Govern DTS Island and had no authority to do so,' General Wood told the Associated Press today. All the attaches. when in New York were extremely punctilious about calling to pay their respects On such occasions We never talked war. l don't remember the incident von Papen refers to. though it is possible that he may have been .'joshed' about the nu- merous spy plot stories that were circu- lating that that time"
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-25
AUTHORITARIAN MARKED
 No. s26" PICKED UP AT SEA

New York May PA hydroairplane marked No. s26". was picked up at sea today off Scotland Lightship by the steam pilot boat New York. The hydro airplane was upside down when it was found and there were no traces of any occupants.
 According to one of the pilots of the New York the plane had evidently been abandoned or had washed out to sea IL was without wings or engines and had evidently been in the water for some time. They expressed the opinion it may have been an amateur experimental plane, which had hoated away before more than the body had been completed.
 Officials here of the navy hydroplane stations said that there was no record of a plane bearing the number S26 in any of the stations in the vicinity of New York
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-25

H. Price, who ran the Wood campaign and hell tell you what the Harding men spent Ask Harry M Daugherty. Hard ing's manager. and he will tell you wha. the Wood men spent
 Call John T. King, who started in as manager of General Woods campaign il you want 10 know about the story ol the underwriting of the Wood campaign. personally know Of one man who put up s5o.o0o for Wood. If King won't tell you I'll give you the name"
 Dr. Randolph J. Hersey of Wheeling. appearing for Senator Sutherland. re- publican, West Virginia, dealt al some length with the Wood campaign in that state. declaring that it had been like a circus with it's gross publicity" Aenator Sutherland. he said, mad spent about s. 500 in his campaign.
 Senator Poindexter. republican. of Washington, with s75,0oo. was second to Governor Lowden in size Of expenditures actually developed and Senator John con, republican, Of California. with sss.- l3s. was third The largest contributor 10 the Johnson fund was F. B. Strauss burger of Norristown, Pa, who gave s27 coo. according 10 Angus McSween, manager of Senator Johnson's eastern headquarters.
 Senator Johnsons friends in Califor- mia paid their own expenses in the pri- mary in that state. Mir. McSween said. and also sent Ss,500 to eastern head quarters.
 H. NJ Rice, secretary to Senator Poin- dexter. testified that J. F. Bache. a ban ker of New York city. had furnished
 s25.0e0 for the Poindexter campaign,
 while William H Todd, a Brooklyn ship builder. had given s20.000.
 | NIT. Hitchcock, who was the first wit
 ness of the day. told the committee that | 1t had been understood when he joined the Wood organization that he was not I to handle campaign contributions.
 The greatest expenses" were in the
 big primary fights. like Illinois and Michigan" Mir. Hitchcock said He tes- !. tifed that they were handled from Chi
 cago and that he didn't favor making the fight in those states. The Wood campaign in Michigan. he said. was f. ) nanced by the Michigan organization. Our finances were always exhausted. ''
 the witness declared That's been one of our difficulties always. to get money to meet legitimate needs"