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Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-29
ABANDON BILLION DOLLAR
 INTER-CHURCH CAMPAIGN

New York, June 2S,-The billion dollar campaign of the inter-church movement has been abandoned. it was announced 10. day' following a meeting of lhe executive committee The entire project may end July s, it was said. when the general committee will meet to consider what steps, if any, will be taken to ca.ry on the other aspects of the campaign.
 Several reasons were back of the de- c1sion, the committee stated. the princi- pal one being the present prevalence o- 'dr1ves' of various kinds which are ,e- ing carried on throughout the country
 The withdrawal of the Baptist church, North and the Presbyterian church. North, also were said to be imp,rfant factors in the decision to give m the campaign. Originally the interchurrh world movement A-oposed to direct the raising of S1.320.2I4.551 for the work at nome and abroad of the 5S boards and societies which became parties to the movement
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-29

about British tyranny in Ireland"
 That's the answer we're not mem bers of the league" Chairman Cummings called back at her, but even as he spoke the serge eants-at-arms were moving down to prevent further interruption and dele gates, intent on their chairmans ar ragnment of republican policies, shouted Sit down.
 When Mir Cummings characterized the Chicago platform as masterpiece or evasion" shout greeted the attack and moment later when he declarn1 that the "old guard" had sold the hoEor af the nation at Chicago to name "reac- tionary candidate" it grew into a rear punctuated with cries of Co to it'' Hit 'em again." That's the stuff.
 The chairman went through the history of the league from the first mention ct it in diplomatic correspondence before the United States entered tne war 10 the second refusal of the senate to ratfy the treaty that contains it. He quoted utterances of Senator Lodge and the late President Roosevelt as saying that some concert of vers must be form ed. He sad the of the fourteen points enunciateu / President Wilson had contained practically the language of article ten of the covenant and that no word had been raised thea asajn%t it.
 "The real trouble with the trlaty MT Cummings said lis that it was Lego tiated by a democrat" Upr )arious ap plause welcomed the jibe.
 When the the chairman called the rol of nations already in the league anc asked the delegates if they wanted tc hear also of neutral states that vert about to join. shouts of tell us" an swered him. Nation by nation he named | them and then asked if the delegates wished to know what nations had no joined the league Cries of Yes. yes tell us" came from all parts a thu | floor.
 Revolutionary Mexico, Bolshevis Russia, unspealzable Turkey and-and the United States of America" he an swered. roar swept the hall that tool ] minutes to quiet.
 When Mir. Cummings concluded ther rema ined but routine business to be don' and it was rushed through without incl dent and adjournment taken until to morrow afternoon.
 Meanwhile committees are at work.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-29

"'We rejoice in the recovery of your health and strength after months of suf- fering a1N affiiction which you have borne wiln courage and without com plaint
 We deeply resent the malignant on- set which you have most undeservedly been called upon to sustain from partisan foes, whose judgment is warped and whose perceptions are obscured by a party malice. which constitutes a lament able and disgraceful page in our his tory.
 At this moment, when the delegates to this convention from every state in the union are about to enter upon their formal proceedings we pause to send an expression of cheer and admiration and of congratulation.
 "'We rejoice and felicitate you upon your speedy recovery from your recent illness and congratulate America that though temporarily broken in body that you have been able, with unclouded vis- ion and ,undaunted courage to press on for the great reforms which you have fathered for the preservation of peace throughout the world in the interest of humanity and the advancement of civi- lization. Long may you live to serve America and the world"
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-29
PINE TREE STATE OPENS
 TEN DAY CELEBRATION

Portland Maine. June 2S-A general salute of 100 guns. the ringing of bells, and flowing of whistles early today of ficially marked the opening of Maine's centenary celebration.
 Designated az Music Festival day 1t was given over to a programme of nu- sical attractions. The consolidated bands of the state. artists and chorus members of the centennial music festival, led by Professor William R. Chapman. founder and director of the annual Maine music festivals. marched down Congress street, under an evergreen arch of welcome. erected at LongfeIlow square to city hall There the Maine Ca.,tennial March, written hy Professor Chapman. was sung.
 More than 1000 school children were included in the centennial festival chorus. numbering nearly as many more. which with the combined bands and other mu- sical organizations gave a concert in a field off Brighton avenue this afternoon. An address by Governor Milliken was on she programme.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-29
MARK OF RESPECT TO
 LATE SENATOR JAMES

San Francisco. Calif.. June 2s.-when the convention adjourned it was on mo- tion of Gavin McNab of San Francisco who moved that the adjournment be as a mark of respect and appreciation of the late Senator James of Kentucky. who presided over the Baltimore and St. Louis conventions which nominated PIN3- ident Wilson.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-29
CUMMINGS CHAMPIONS THE
 LEAGUE OF NATIONS

San Francisco, June 2S.-The league of nations covenant was championed as the
 Monroe doctrine of the world" by Homer cummings temporary chairman of the democratic national convention. in his keynote address here today.
 Of the peace treaty's defeat in the sen ate he said: No blacker crime against | clVllizatlon has ever soiled the pages of our history
 He characterized the republican plat form as 'reactionary and provincial " Filled with premeditated islanders and vague promises, it will be searched in Valn for one constructive suggestion for the reformation of the conditions which II crltlclzes and deplores,'' he continued. The oppressed peoples of the earth will look to it in vain. It contaI,ls no message of hope for Ireland no word of mercy for Armenia and it conceals q sword for Mexico. It is the worK Of men concerned more with material things than with human rights. It contains no thought, no purpose, winch can give iIn- pulse or thrill to those who love liberty and hope to make the world safer and happier place for the average man.
 Federal Reserve System. The federal reserve system. nassed over the oposition of the leaders of the republican party, enabled America to withstand the strain of war without shock or panic and ultimately made our country the greatest creditor nation of 1 the world"
 Let the true purpose of our party be clearly understood" he said in concludins his address. We stand squarely for the same ideals of peace as those for which the war was fought. We support without fiinching the only feasible plan for peace and justice. We will not submit to the repudiation of the peace treaty or to any process by which it is whittled down tc the vanishing point. We decline to com. promise our principles or pawn our i'm. mortal souls for selfish purposes. We dc ] not turn our backs upon the history ot | the last three years. We seek no avenue of retreat We insist that the forward 1 course is the only righteous course
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-29
MINE OPERATORS OBJECT
 TO PRoFITEERING CHARGES

Scranton. Penn. June 2s.-vigoro1s objection was entered today by neprcEsn- tatives of the anthracite operators st the session of the anthracite mine commits sion to the nrerentation Of any evidence tending towards proving proiiecring on the nari Of the anthracite interests NJ decision on inc objection was made an argument will be heard on it tomorrow.
 Specific objection was entered on tho last seven items in the mine workers' eN- hibit which was presented by W. Jet Lauck. economist and consulting siatis- tician for the mine workers. These seven points covered the relation nf wages 10 cost Of production. profits ana prices: profits Of anthracite coal min ing companies. wholesale and rot2 prices of anthracite coal, l9i3-ls2o. freight rates and cost Of transportatioo of anthracite coal; operating and ansn- cial performances Of anthracite rail- roads: combination in the anthracite tn- dustry and cost of producing anthracite coal at mines in March 1920.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-29
NADOO REFUsEs TO
 DISCUSS CONVENTION

Huntington, N. Y, June 2S.-willIam G McAdoo informed a newspaperman with whom he consented to talk at his country home here tonight, that he does tics. f0'-
 He refused absolutely to discuss the democratic national convention or the statement of Thomas B. Love- national committeeman from Texas. that he would not refuse the presidential nomination if the convention rendered.
 The former secretary of the treasury said he had no means of communica ton with the convention and that he pre- ferred ito learn of it's activities through the newspapers, like any other interested citizen"
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-29

New Haven, Conn, June 2s.-The freight traffic situation in this state was discussed today at a meeting of the Manufacturers association of Connecticut held at the New Haven Lawn club and attended by about 250 manufacturers. railroad officials and others. The speak CTS were L. Kent Hubbard of Middletown, president of the Manufacturers associa- tion l.. J. Pearson. --esident of the New York, New Haven a . Hartford railroad {: l.. J. Rich of Boston. representing the Associated Industries of Massachusetts. and Charles E. Chase of Hartford. presi- dent of the Connecticut Chamber of Com merce.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-29
NEW YORK DELEGATION
 FAvORS LIGHT WINES

San Francisco, Calif.. June 2S.-In the face of "gag rule" charges the New York delegation to the democratic convention today adopted 8 resolution urging a n;,- tional platform plank for modification of the Volstead act to permit the use of light wines and beer in the home.
 The resolution was introduced by Nor man F.. Mack, national committeeman and was supported by Miss Elizabeth Marbury. a delegate at large, who sub- sequently was elected national commit tee woman.
 Mayor George R. Luan of Schaectady told the delegates the inclusion of a moist plank in the platform would seal the fate" of the party in t:ae coming election, He demanded roll call as the viva voce
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-29
SENATOR GLASS HEADS
 COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS

San Francisco, Calf, June 2S.-Sena- tor Carter Glass of Virginia was unani- mously elected chairman of the commit tee on resolutions when the committee met for organization tonight. There was no opposition. Senator Walsh of Mon- tana seconded Senator Glass nomination for the chairmanshp.
 The first test of strength proved the claim of the administration forces that they were in control of the situation and the contended it forecast further control in the framing of the platform. Senator Walsh was understood to have the back ing of William J. Bryan. Senator Walsh had been urged for the chairmanship by group headed by western delegations.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-29
TURKISH LOSSES HEAVY
 N GREEK ONSLAUGHT

Smyrna. June es. - ,n oi-cial cosn- municatioa issued at Greek army head quarters today says with regard to the fighting aEains; the Turks:
 ''The very heavy enemy losses at Ala Sheh- (ancient PhiladeiphiaD on June 2s have been confirmed. More than 2.oou dead were counted in the Gediftchai Valley of Hermos 4 large number of the prisoners taken had saber wounos- Our cavalryu pursued the enemy into the Gediftchai Valley.
 "A large part of the inhabitants who fed into the interior are returning % to Akhisaar and Philadelphia and asking the protection Of tho Greek army.
 Tn the interior Christians and Mus sulmans without distinction. have been. robed by bands of followers of Aiustspha Renal Pasha."
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-29
ADMINISTRATION FORCES
 CONTROL CONVENTION

San Francisco, Calf. June 2S.-By' the unopposed choice of Senator Glass of Virginia as chairman of the resolutions committee, which will draft the platform of the democratic national committee and the selection of Senator Joseph T. Rob inson of Arkansas for permanent chair man of the convention, administration forces demonstrated tonight that they were in complete control of the conven- ticn machinery.
 Any blanks which William J. Bryan may desire to have inserted in the plat form and which fail to pass approval of the resolutions committee will, therefore, have to be brought into the convention with the endorsement of. only a minor ity report. Senator Robinson is ac- counted a thoroughgoinE administration man.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-29
SENSATIONAL REBOUND IN
 COTTON MARKET PRICES

New York. June 2s.-There was sensational rebound Of prices in the cot ton market here today. particularly in the case of July contracts. which sold at 37.70 late this afternoon compared with 36.20 at the close on Saturday and 55.5o at the low point of last Friday.
 This was considered in the nature of a readjustment between the spot month and quotations for spot cotton in the south, due to covering by near month shorts.
 The strength of July led .- - eTinr and lstert deliveries which sold about Dne-half d cent above last weeks nnal quotations. although the weather in the south continued favorable and brokers found no improvement in the news from the goods trade.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-29
Sim Feiners Plan
 to Stop Railroads
Will Organize Food Transport System and Institute Regu- lar Food Control-Railway- men Refuse to Operate Trains Carrying Soldiers.

Dublin, June 2s.-The Sim Feiners are preparing for possible stoppage of all railway traffic and arranging to com mandeer motor cars, and organize food transport system and institute reg uIar food control Up to the present the trains are running regularly, except when police. soldiers or munitions. are known to be aboard. At a meeting of the cor poration of Dublin today the labor mem bers, who had the general approval oi the other members, declared that the railvavmen would remain steadfast ir refusing to operate trains carrying mu nitions or soldiers.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-29
SENATOR HARDISG LEAVES
 RARITAS FOR WASHINGTON

Raritan. W. l.. June 2S.-Senator War ren c. Harding. republican presidential nominee, accompanied hv Mrs. Harding and Senator Frank B. Kellogg of Minne- sota. left for Washington at 5.3o r. m. much benefited in health after restful week end at the country home Of Senator Joseph l.. Frelinghuysen. The party mo- tored to Bond Brook. N. T.. where the Washington express was Jagged.
 The only event on the last day of the nominees brief vacation. which was void of all political work. was a foursome at golf on the links at Far Hills. W. T.. with Senators Frelingmuysen, Hale and Kel- logZ.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-29
WANT LEGISLATURES
 TO RATITT SUFFRAGE

San Francisco, Calf, June 2s.-Gov- ernor Roberts of Tennessee and the gov ernor of Vermont were in a race to call a special session of their legislatures to consider the ratification of the suffrage amendment according to reports given currancy here today by suffrage lead CTS.
 Leaders learned they said that Sen- ator Harding, the republican presiden- tial nominee had told friends in Wash ington that the governor of Vermont would call special session soon-prob- ably next week, to consider suffrage At once suffrage leadegrs got in touch with democratic leaders here and telephoning to the governor of Tennessee followed.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-29

vote was being taken but was not recog- nized
 Other resolutions adopted favored in- dependence for Ireland, ratification of the woman suffrage amendment by demo- cratic states, a federal workman's com pensation act affecting shipping interests and eXressed sympathy for the organiz- labor movement
 The delegation also advocated a plank recommending that the United States representatives in the League of Nations be instructed to assist Italy in solving her Adriatic problem.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-29

We are confronted with acute faIlurx of transportation" said Mir. Hubbard T said six months ago. and now repeat. that the industries Of Connecticut cannot ez- pand. cannot even survive in the face of continued failure of transportation
 Mir. Hubbard urged continued oo-ope-a- ton between the manufacturers and the railroads and expressed the appreciation Of the association for the consideration given to freight problems by railroad of ficials.
 Mir. Pearson explained 10 the uaru- facturers the various factors i7l the pres ent freight situation and outlined what the New Haven road is doing to~ nprove the service.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-29
WILSON'S PORTRAIT CAUSES
 DEMONSTRATION IN FRISCO

Outurst Evoked by Sudden Display of President in Democratic Convention Hall Sweeps Gres eatherng of Its Feet-Virginia Delegates Lead March Around the Hall During Shouting and Tumult Which Lasted Half an Hour-Chairman Homer s. Cummings Delivers Key note Address-Rafication of Versailles Treaty With Reservations Approved by Senate Majority Proposed by William Jennings Bryan-Senator Joseph T. Robin son Recommended For Permanent Chairnanship.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-29
PROVIDENCE REJECTS
 COUNT BAJNOTTPs REQUEST

Providence, R. L, June 2s.-The co,,,. mon council today by unanimous Iotn concurred in recommendation of Mayor Joseph Gafner, rejecting a bequest to the city by the late Count Paolo Bajnotti of Turin.
 Count Bajnotti's will contained pen sion creating trust of $10,0OO, the .u- terest of which was to be devoted an nually to young lady of Providence who, being 20 years old, marriageabic and a daughter of the common people will best deserve it by her conduct anc family virtues"
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-29
SEN. ROBINSON NAMED
 FOR PERMANENT CHAIRMAN

Auditorium. San Francisco Calf, June 28.-Senator Joseph T. Robinson, of Arkansas was unanimously recom- mended by the committee on permanent organization tonight for the permanent chairmanship of the convention.
 Other temporary officers of the con- vention were recommended by the con- vention to continue their duties as per manent officers
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-29
FROM NEW YORK TO
 OMAHA VIA AIRPLANTs

Chicago, June 2S. Taking a nap above the clouds in an electrically heated airplane at an altitude of 6.soo feet while travelling between Albany and Buffa To was one of the incidents recorded in the log of a party which recently arrived here from New York on their way to Omaha to attend a wedding. They made journey in an all-steel monoplane.
 Luncheon, with full complement If silver and tableware. and special van itl cases for the ladies, were some of the features of the new plane.
 The machine covered more than 95o miles on the trip from New York to Chicago, going up into Canada to avoid a storm over southern Lake Erie. The actual running time for the trip was hours ard 54 minutes.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-29
TEACHERS LEAVE CITY
 FOR COUNTRY SCHOOLS

Hartford. Conn. June 2s.-J. L. Meader of the state department of education. who has charge of the work of examination or teachers for the public schools of the state. said today that tlere was not a shortage in the supply of those who de- sired to teach school. but in the numbe. of those who had been trained for teach ing There has been no school without a teacher. but all teachers during the school year which has just closed wers not trained. There has been a marked increase in the rate of compensation of teachers in the country schools owing to the liberal grants to the towns by the state for the support Of education. Re- ports have reached MT. &eader of teach CTS leaving city schools to accept posi- tions as teachers in country schools al more salary than they received in the city.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-29
UNCERTAINTY STILL EXISTS
 IN CHILE ELECTION

Santiago. Chile. June 2s.-Cncertailty still exists as the results of the presi-- dential election held last Friday. A compilation of the returns received by the government up to noon today gaze Arturo Alessandri. candidate Of the iib-. eral alliance. l15 electors. and Luis Ear ros Bergono. liberal unionists. l77-----
 President Sanfuentes today requested Federico Cuga Borne. minister of the interior to renew his efforts 10 recon struct the cabinet. with representation in t for all the political parties.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-29
CRAMER RESIGNS AS
 ASSIST. TAX COMMISSIONER

Hartford. Conn. June 2S - Judge Charles ". Cramer today announced his resignation as inheritance tax attorney and assistant tax commissioner of Con- uecticut Later it was announced that Governor had appointed his nephew. Car los S. Holcor1b. of Torrington, to be Judge Cramer's successor
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-29
INDUSTRIES COKERONTED BY
 FAILURE 0F. 1RANSpORIATI0N

reght Traffic Situation Discussed by Connecticut Manuac trers Association E. Kent Hubbard Says In. dustes Cannot Survive If Present Traffic Situation Con. tinues-Cooperation Between Manufacturers and Rail. roads Urged - Expressed Appreciation of New Haven Roads Efforts to Improve the Situation Manufac- turers and Railroad Officials Present at Gathering.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-29
THOMAS J. SPELLACY
 HEADS RULES COMMITTEE

San Francisco Calif., June 2S.-The committee on rules for the convention elected Thomas J. Speliacy of Connecti cut chairman and immediately took up the question of whether the convention should proceed to the nomination of ticket before adopting party platform It was suggested that this be done in or der to expedite the proceedings of the convention as it was generally under stood that the drafting of the platform would take some time.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-29
CONNECTICUT DELEGATION
 THANKED BY LOWDEN

Hartford Conn, June 2s-Members of the Connecticut delegation to the repub- 1ican convention in Chicago today re- eeived leters from Governor Frank O. Lowden. of Illinois. thanking them for their efforts in his behalf at the con- vention.
 Ut is worth more to me to have the friendship and good will of men loke youself said one of the letters. than to have any office. and I am just as grateful to you as though I had won. Of course, while the contest was on I want ed to win. Now that the convention is over I feel deep sense of relief that the responsibiIity has passed me by"
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-29
NO PENALTY FOR KRISTEN
 ON CONTEMPT CHARGE

New York, June 2s.-Federal Judge Augustus Hand today denied a motion 10 punish Jules W. CNicky) Arnstein. puta- tive master mind in New York's s5.- oO0, ,000 bond theft plot. who was cited for contempt of court in refusing to an- swer certain questions in bankruptcy proceedings at which he claimed his an- swers might tend to incriminate him.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-29
GENERAL SANCHEZ WILL
 CLASH WITH VILLA

Vera Cruz. June 2s.-It is reported that General Guadalupe Sanchez. chiei of operations in the state Of Vera Cruz who defeated the Carranza forces at Al. jibes in the state of Puebla will rnarci northward to fight the bandit leader VII Ia. Sanchez will take with him the bes of his troops, the report says
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-29
FARMERS GET SAME PRICE
 FOR MILK NEXT MONTH

windham, Conn, June 2S.-Local pro- ducers of milk in eastern Connecticut will be paid the same price for July milk as has been paid in June. This price. less the overhead charges and can washing. nets the farmer s 3-4 cents per quart. As pasturage is good decreasing the amount of grain needed for cattle. the net price is actually a slight increase over what the farmer got during the spring.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-29
DIAZ FORCES TO
 COOPERATE WITH SANCHEZ

Mexico City. Hex. June 2s.-Felix Diaz nephew of former President Por- frio Diaz and at one time a revolution ary leader in the state of Vera Cruz. has delivered his forces 10 General Guada- lupe Sanchez. chief of operations in the state of Vera Cruz who is reported to be marching against Villa according 10 An tonic Nava. governor of Vera Cruz. in an interview public in Fl Democrata today.