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Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-02

New York, April 1.-Obeying a strike call involving between 5000 and 15,0OO marine workers, crews op- erating railroad ferryboats began at o'clock tying up their craft, after the rush of homeward commuters had ended. Engine room and deck forces of raiiroad-own tugs and lighters were called out this after noon.
 All railroad ferries operated be- tween Manhattan and the Jersey shore, except the Lackawanna lines which were able to continue through three previous strikes, were affected. The Hoboken police made excep- tioRal preparations to handle an enor- nous stream of traffic through the Hudson tubes and over the Lacka- wanna lines. A special motorcycle i squadron was assigned to keep open | lanes leading to tube entrances and ferry houses. Although no disturb ances have been reported, strong de- ] tachments of police are guarding fer l ry houses on both sides of the Hud- i son.
 In accordance with their promise, the strike leaders ordered no tieup of ferries until commuters had been served. Then craft began stopping within a few minutes of schedule | time. There was no disorder and af-
 ter tying up their boats, the men went home.
 Officials of the railroad companie. affected announced they would mak.
 no attempt to operate ferries durinf
 the night, but an intimation thal
 strike breakers might be employed was given at the offsce of the Fri, . railroad by J. J. Manteii. chairman O
 the New York subcommittee of Sh General Managers Association. H
 said the railroads would do all il
 their power to operate the boats an serve the public"
 The strike. which involves als | freight handlers affiliated with union . included in the Marine Workers As
 sociation and comes at a time whe
 several thousand coastw.se long shoremen have stopped work. va : called today.
 : Ferries and tugs operated by th
 city and harbor craft owned and cor
 trolied by the shipping board other branches of the governmen - will not be affected by the strike. tl d union leaders said. The railroads coi
 cerned in the strike order include q West Shore Erie. New York Centr
 I.ackawanna, Pennsylvania, Nc e. York. New Haven and Hartford. Ce l. tral Railroad of New Jersey and Bs Id timore and Ohio. Of these the Er ,o Central of New Jersey. Pennsyivan
 Lackawanna and Baltimore and Oh
 operate ferry services.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-02

Unions taking part in the strike are the National Association of Mas. ters, Mates and Pilots. the Marine Engineers Benefit Association and the Harbor Boatmen-
 The men are striking, according to officers of the amalgamated union. to enforce a continued observance of the eight hour day" which they say is threatened by the action of one Of the railroads in selling parts of, its tugs and harbor barges to a -so-calle ed Independent company. not under Jurisdiction of railroad reguiationsP Private companies we< under a ten hour day schedule. according to William H. Maher. vice president of the National Association of Masters, Mates and Pilots.
 While men involved in the strike recently presented demands for wage increases said by their leaders to amount to approximateiy 50 per cent, ] both sides agreed this phase of the situation is not an issue in the exist- ing trouble. The demands, it was ea- plained are now under consideration [ by the railroads.
 Sale Of a number of harbcr craft
 owned by the Erie and used in hand
 ling cargo was completed shortly af- | ter the road regained control of It's
 property from the government It is | NAeN NA| iSaQ NtLA4 AdAAAA8 the traffic through contract with. in ! dependent concerns.
 A number of employees Of the Eric operating these boats were laid of
 with the sale Of the property. and tho
 unions are asking that these men be
 reinstated. Maher declared union of-
 ficials had learned other roads were
 preparing to follow the lead of the Erie. in transferring their harbur i. craft 10 private companies. a movo
 which he termed a -subterfuEe" Mir. Maniell. speaking for the Eric
 Railroad, said the company to which , 1t sold some of its tugboats. was san , independent towboatN company" and : that the road entered into a contract ! with this company 10 handle some of its llghtersge freight at a ''considera- s ble reduction.'
 He contended the men are sn e strike because the railroads are at- : tempting to carry out their legal obii- r gations as common carriers in tow l. ing United Fruit Company boata c The United Fruit Company recent, l. became involved in the strike oi Ie coastwise iongshorerncn. which hal q. resulted in the tying up Of a nurnbe, V of the lines carrying passengers an, l. freight between New York and Atian. l. tic and Gulf coast ports.
 C. report that Erie crews had walk a cd out was denied by company on. 10 cials. who said they expected fl
 maintain service during the night
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-02
VARIOUS clfIEs OF STATE
 HAVING LABOR TROUBLES

Hartford, April 1.-The ashmen of Hartford-those who collect ashes and refuse-have gone on strike They quit today. All are city employees. While they have not as yet presented any demands it is understood they want to raise in pay to to $5.20 a day. They are now getting s4.
 Winsted, Conn.,, April 1.-Wages of carpenters here were increased today by 75 cents to $1.25, making the wage for eight hours between B and $6 a day. Some painters are to be in- creased from $3.75 te $4.50 a day
 Ansonia, April Little or nc change was reported in the strike al the American Brass company today A few of the help are reported to have returned to work but the number is negligible. The committee of forty representing the workers is to make z l report at mass meeting of employes Saturday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-02
MOVE TO ENJolN FEDERAL
 SUFFRAGE AMENDMENT

Washington, April 1.-Action of the Maryland legislature in directing the attorney general to seek before the supreme court, an injunction re- stralning the secretary of state of the u nlted States from proclaiming the federal suffrage amendment, if it should be ratified by S6 states, until its validity is established. was said tonight by the National Association opposed to Woman Suffrage to be a novel step in American legal proce- cure. Which might affect the presi- dential election in November,
 Miss Mary G. Kilbreth, president
 Of the association, said Maryland's
 action meant that for the first time the validity of a proposed eonstitu- tional amendment would be passed on by the courts before it was made a part of the nations fundamental law
 instead of after. in which it is strik- lngly different from the prohibition amendment, which is in effect while being contested bitterly in the su. preme court
 If the suffrage amendment were 1 proclaimed on. mere official notices. as the state department recently in. | formed, our association it might dc, Miss Kilbreth said, the entire presi dentlal election might be thrown int l the courts on account of the doubt
 ful legality of ratification in various referendum states and others wher, legality is being contested.
 1 The resolution authorizes not onl, an injunction to prevent proclama l tion, but also suits to take up the en tire question of validity from tn
 power of congress to submit such al amendment to the right of legisla
 ture to ratify it without the consen l of the people.
 While the action of Mississipp and Delaware proves that there is n, immediate danger of S6 states beiny
 counted for. the amendment, Mary. land has now erected stone wall O
 legal defense against federalized wo man suffrage."
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-02
ITALIAN SENATE DISCUSSES
 POLICY OF THE CABINET

Rome. April 1.-The senate today began a discussion of the general policy Of the cabinet. Senator Mag ri0tti made a strong speech in oppo- 6 ton. declaring he did not consider the present cabinet able to cope with the grave situation of the country.
 senator Mazziotti deplored that the government had not yet succeeded in having the peace treaty with Austria ritined by France and England. He criticized Premier Nittis frequent ex pressions of friendship for dhe Jugo Siavs. declaring the Jugo Slavs did not reciprocate this sentiment.
 Premier Nitti interrupted the sena- tor. saving. Tt has been reciprocated many times"
 Senator Mazziotti expressed regret st the painful economic conditions ir Plume. whereupon Premier Nitti de riared. Tt Is not true. l will demon strate that Plume has been eating twice as much as Italy,"
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-02
NEW 5RITAiN'S MAYOR
 FAILED OF DENOMINATION

New Britain, Conn, April Mayor George A. Quigley, candidate for the republican nomination for a fourth term was defeated for the nomination in the primaries tonight by Alderman Orson F, Curtis.
 James M. Halloran. former mayer was nominated as democratic can7i- date for the mayorality by he city convention of that party tonight.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-02
PRESIDENT WIL SONS NAME
 WITHDRAWN FROM PRIMARY

Atlanta,sGa., April 1-The name of President Wilson, which had been en- tered by petition in the Georgia presi- dential preferential primary, has been withdrawn by action of number of sisners of the, petition. !. Tie time limit for entires expired today at noon and off1ical announce ment of the candidates who had been certified revealed that President Will son was not among them.
 Attorney General Palmer. Thomas B. Watson, former candidate for pres i6ent on the populist ticket, and Sena tor Hoke Smith were the only candi- dates whose names will appear on the pallets.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-02
PRODUCTION OF NAILS
 INCREASED is PER CENT

Pittsburgh, April By increasing the production of nails l5 per cent. steel mills irt the Pittsburgh district have eliminated fear of a shortage.
 Building booms in New York. Chi cago Detroit and a number Of other cities have drawn heavily upon the supply of nails on hand, and builders had begun to fear for the immediate future of their work. Pittsburgh con- tractors took up the question with the mills. and full speed ahead was ordered, with the result that produc- ton soon overlook consumption, and authorities now say there is enough nails for all building projects in sight.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-02
LIQUOR SALESMAN HELD
 FOR TRIAL IN BAIL OF 7,5oo

New York, April 1.-R. Young Gar rett, liquor salesman, today waived examination in removal proceedings and furnished bond of s7,500 for ap- pearance next Monday in the Balti- more federal court, to answer charges K of conspiracy to dispose of $500. 900 worth of liquor illegally taken out of bond. He was arrested here about a month age.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-02
RAIRoAD STRIKES
 ARE LOOMING UP

Roanoke, Va, April 1.-The Brother hood of Railway Trainmen on the Ro- aaoke division of the Norfolk and Western Railway at a mass meeting tonight voted to strike tomorrow aft erroon at f o'clock. Union officials declared it would be complete tieup oe passenger raffic.
 Chicago, April 1.--Six hundred and fifty switchmen and switch tenders employed here by the Chicago. Mil waukee and St Paul railroad, went on strike tonight, demanding reinstate- ment of a yardmaster who they said was forced to resign early in the war because of alleged o-German utter ances.
 The strikers also declared they would present demands for increased ray.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-02
Suffragists Wept,, Arts Were JubiIant
When Delaware House De feated the Amendment 9 to 9-"S "Suffs" Have Not Abandoned Hope.

Dover, Del, April 1-The ratifca- tion resolution to make Delaware the th5ity-sixth state necessary to write the woman suffrage amendment into the constitution of the United States went down to defeat in the house of representatives today. The vote was 22 to g, but before the result was an- ncuneed three members changed from aye to nay to place themselves in parliamentary position to move for re- consideration and one member who was not down as voting asked to be recorded in the negative. This made the official vote 26 nays to s ayes. Eighteoon affirmative votes were necessary to pass the resolution Af- ter the vote the house adjourned until Monday.
 In a parliamentary sense. according 10 the rules of the legislature. the suf- ffrage question is not dead at a special I session. but legislative leaders gener- | ally conceded that the hope for affirm ative action in both houses is a for lorn one.
 An identical ratifica tion resolution is stlll in the senate. where suffragists claim majority of one. After the defeat of the house resolution Repre- sentative Lloyd, republican and an | anu, moved to reconsider and it was voted down. Suffragists tonight claim that the antts made a tactical mistake l Tn not moving that the motion be laid on the table. According to Delaware parnamentary rules, this would hay,
 made reconsideration more difficult tt
 accomplish, the suffra gists said.
 Suffragists who still hope for af
 nrmatlve action say that the hous,
 mas three legislative days to reconside | todays vote and that if this fails. i
 was still possible for the house to talk
 vote on the senate resolution if if i
 passed by the upper body.
 It was disclosed today that the sui
 Iraglsts had 15 votes in line for tn resolution if they could have muster
 ca three more. When the vote wa
 taken and it was known that the res
 olutlon did not have sufficient pledge
 those conditionally for suffrage vote with the antis.
 damned today when the vote wa D taken. Only two members snolr, l Representative Hart. democrat. snor f sor Of the resolution. and Representa s uye Lyon, republican. Both spoI t orleny, declaring that any speech, t would probably not change a vote. l Alter the vote was announced the,
 was great cheering among the me 1 ana women opponents of equal SUI e rage Anti-suffrage members we n surrounded by enthusiastic wornt O who showered them with congratul: . tions and red roses, while suffra gisi e wearing the yellow daffodil sad ; walked from the chamber. some = , them in tears
 . Miss Charlotte Rowe of New Tor l. one Of the national~erganiz of i $ opponents of suffrage Mrs. Henry - Thompson and Mrs. Henry P. Sec L president and vice president. respe d lively. of the anti suffrage organiz
 ton in Delaware, were lifted upon f
 press table and made speeches tn
 were enthusiasticall receiveh
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-02
STEAMSHIP SERVICE BETWEEN
 NEW YORK AND BREMEN

Washington, April 1.-Agents of the North German Lloyd Company today presented to Chairman Benson of the shipping board proposition cover ing the operation of trade routes for merly held by that concern, similar to proposals made by the Hamburg American Line. Esta bHshment of freight and passenger service between New York and Bremen is aimed at and the shipping board was asked to assign to the company several steam CTS, including those formerly sailing under the flag of the North German Lloyd.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-02
ANOTHER STOCK DIVIDEND
 BY STUFF MOTOR CAR CO

New York, April 1.-Directors of inc Stutz Motor Car Company today voted to declare an additional stock dividend of so.0oo shares, subject to the approval Of the stockholders. There are now outstanding 100, GOO shares but next Monday this amount win be increased to 12000e shares by the recently declared stock dividend Of one-fifth of share. pro-rats.
 The new stock dividend would be declared payable in quarterly install nents in July and October, 1920, and JJanuary and April. 1921.
 The directors also held a special meeting to discuss the action of the New ork Stock Exchange, which yes terday ordered an indefinite suspen- son of trading in the company's shares. The result of their delibera- tions was not divulged.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-02
STRIKE IN COPENHAGEN
 SPREADING RAPIDI Y

Copenhagen, April 1.-The strike to- day extended to the bricklaysrs, met al workers, book binders and workmen in many other trades. and to the com positors of the newspapers espousing the cause of the right party.
 On the receipt of news that troops would be brought to Copenhagen from Elsinore and Vordingborg the railway .men's union decided not to operate trains carrying troops.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-02
ARREST OF ANOTHER
 STOCK PROMOTER IN BOSTON

Boston April LA twelfth arrest in connection with the campaign Of Attorney General Allen against stock promoters and brokers was made to- day when Nathaniel R. Goodman was held for failure to file certain infor- nation regarding advertised stocks He was released in honds of s2 500.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-02
MISSISSIPPI DELEGATES
 INSTRUCTED FOR WOOD

Jackson, Miss, April 1.-Electing eight delegates at-large to the repub- Ican national convention, each with one-half a vote, the republican state convention today instructed them to vote as a unit for Major General Leon ard Wood.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-02
sf5.coo PAID FOR A FOUR -r
 YEAR OLD AYRSHIRE BULB

Brandon. Vt. April 1.-J. c. Watson. secretary Of the Ayeshire Breeders' Association. announced today that record price of sl5.000 had been paid for Auchenbrain Toreador. four year old AyeShire bull. by Captain A Hen ry Higginson of South Lincoln. Mass. The highest previous price paid for yearling bull was i.7S0 guineas saf Monkton. Scotland. few weeks ago. Mir. Watson said.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-02
s1o ,ooo, GOO IN GOLD ARRIVES
 FROM GREAT BRITAIN

New York, April IA shipment of s10,0o0. 900 in gold from Great Britain arrived here today on the Cunard lin CT Saxonia making the total received during the week s20, ,O0O, 900. Two more shipments bringing the total to $40, GOO 900 a re expected soon.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-02
NO REFERENDUM ON
 FRoHIeiTIoN IN CAL.

san Francisco. April 1.-The su- prrme court of California dismissed today a petition to have a referendum on the prohibition amendment to the federal constitution submitted to the voters of the state. The petition al- Iered that the act of congress in speci- fytnr that the amendment be ratified fv fhe legislatures of three fourths of the state from prescribing different rntlfying power.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-02
HOPE FOR VOTE 0N PEACE
 RESOLUTION NEXT FRIDAY

Measure Has Been Favoraby Reported and Will Be Taken Up Next Thursday Under Nine Hour Debate Rule Homer S. Cummings, Chairman of the Democratic Ma tonal Committee Brands the Movement About the Lowest Point of Moral Capacity to Which Republican Leadership Has Descended d'-Mr. Cummings Looks For More Liberal Construction of the Volstead Prohibi- ion Enforcement Act
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-02
NO SPECIAL SESSION
 OF N. C. LEGISLATURE

Raleigh, N. C.. April f.-Governor Bickett said today that the North Carolina legislature would not be call ed in special session until early in July. Thel governor recently an- nounced that he would ask the special session, which would be convened to act on tax legislation, to ratify the federal woman suffrage amendment.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-02
SUFFRAGE LEADERS NOW ..
 LOOK TO LOUISIANA

New Orleans, La, April 1.-Woman suffrage leaders here predicted today that Louisiana would be the thirty sixth state to ratify the federal suf- frage amendment. The legislature meets May 10.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-02
THESE TEACHERS WERE
 NOT POVERTY STRICKEN

Atlantic City. N. J., April 1.-Ex- pressing appreciation of the school teachers in New York state for the ac- tion of Governor Smith is approving a new minimum pay bill, 150 teachers in the public school of New York city, who are spending the week here, pa raded in roller chairs today to the ho- tel where the governors wife is stay ing and presented her with a huge bouquet of roses and orchids. Mrs Smith received her callers in the hote rotunda.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-02
CALLED PARAGRAPHS
Italian Senate Votes Confidence.

Rome, April 1.-The senate today after an address by Premier Nitti on the government programme adopted a vote of confidence in the government. The vote was 107 to II.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-02
CREWS OF FERRYBOATS JOIN
 NEW YORK 'HARbOR STRIKE

All Railroad Ferries Operating Between Manhattan and the Jersey Shore Except the Lackawanna, Are Affected Unions Now involved in the Strike Are National Asso- citation of Masters Mates and Pilos the Marine En- gneers' Benefit Association and the Boatmen.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-02

Most people who grant favor ex pect two in return.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-02

Russian soviets have offered peace to China expressing willingness to re- turn control of Chinese Eastern Rail- way and foreign. Boxer indemnity.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-02

Two men were killed and one prob- ably fatally injured when Baltimore & Ohio train struck a motor truck on a crossing at Langdon, near Washing ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-02

New York assembly passed the S75,- 0O0,o00 annual appropriation bill.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-02

Sales of the American Tobacco Go. in the first three months of 1920 were about s5.00o.000 ahead of sales in the the corresponding period of 1919.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-02

Brooklyn Borough Gas Go. was de- ned permission to charge SIPS a 1000 cubic feet for gas. Commissioner Nixon raised the rate from s1.10 to Sl15.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-02

Gold coin amounting to S255, 1000 was withdrawn for export from the Sub -Trea sury. Of this amount s250.- 900 goes to Cuba and s5,0o0 to Gen. tral America
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-02

An Italian sirnan flying from Ron to Tokio arrived at Bongkok, Siam.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-19
q SMALL Order,

Trade was bad with the timber
merchant, and he was sitting In his
office musing gloomily over the out.
look, when there entered a well
dressed man with a quiet, thoughtful
face.
do you sell beechwood?" he asked
bluhtly.
Il do, sir replied the merchant,
rising with alacrity from his seat,
and hoping devoutly for q large or
der. "Wo can supply it on the short
est notice, either in the log or the
plank"
He began to rummage thru the
papers on his desk for u price list;
but the quiet man stopped him.
ooh, don't want as much as that"
he said. II only need a bit to make a
fiddle bridge. '-Columbus. Ohio, Dis
patch.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-19
Patch Ship With Cement Gun.

Three holes. one OF them about
-FOUR feet square, in the side of a
concrete ship of $500 tons. were re-
Gently patched with a cement gun
so -eXpeditiously that the vessel left
the eastern repair dock, apparently
as new, one day after the final oper-
alton. A form was mounted three
inches inside each hole, to give a
thick patch. and the mortar forced
against it with the gun, accumula-
lions on the reinforcing mesh being
cleared away from time 70 time
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