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Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-06

Chicago. July 5.-The membership of sixteen raidroad labor organizations. in- cluding the Big Four brotherhoods, will decide through a referendum vote by September l, whether to accept or re- ject the 12 per cent. wage reduction that went into effect on railroads throughout the country July l, it was decided to- night by the chief executives and I.50O general chairmen of the organizations.
 Responsibility for accepting wage re- ductions that went into effect on all rail- roads July l cannot be accepted by the general chairmen representing the broth. erhood of Locomotive Engineers, Broth erhood of Locomotive Firemen and En. ginemen, Order of Railway Conductors Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Switchmen's Union of North Ameri. ca, the chairmen so voted today.
 The chairmen adopted resolutions de- claring that not later than September 1 the matter should 'bA referred to the membership through the various genera, committees for acceptance or rejection They also authorized their chief .execu. tives to make arrangements. if possible to meet a committee of railway execu l lives to be selected to meet sub-comunit. tee of the five organizations, "to conside- and if possible adjust all matters ir controversy"
 The chief executives and conuittee naholing these matters were directed ii the resolution "to clearly place the ron resentatives of the railway corporat tion on record as to whether or not thev vii | request further decreases in rates n compensation, the abolition of schedul rules or regulations. or the elimination of time and one-half time.
 The resolution further stated that tn
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-06
EXPECT COUNTER PROPOSAL
 FROM EAMONN DE VALERA

|. London, July 6.-The parliamentary correspondent of the London Times says that well-informed quarters expect Ea- monn De Valera to reply to Premier Lloyd George with a counter-proposal, While declaring kat it is impossible to state the exact Sim Fein opinion on the subject, he says It has been suggested in some quarters that the Sim Feiners would prefer if they enter a London conference, to have 1t called by the king and have a chairman who is not direct representative of the British government, rather than Mir. Lloyd George.
 The correspondent cites the Bueking- ham Palace conference in 1914 as a pre- cedent It was called by the king and the speaker of parliament was in the chair. He adds that it is also suggested that the overseas dominions be represent ! ed. a dominion premier occupying the chair.
 Regarding the cessation of fighting he
 observes that an unofficial truce, "an un- i derstanding binding on the leaders and
 enforced as far as possible the scattered
 units" is thought more advisable than ! formal cessation of hostilities. For some
 days past. the correspondent asserts
 there have been no reprisals, official ol
 unofficial. by the forces of the crown.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-06
Military POsts to
 be Abandoned
Commands at Others to be
 Materially Reduced in Plans For Affecting Reduction of Enlisted Strength of Army.

Washington, July 5.-Plans for ef- fecting the reduction of the en- listed strength of the army from 223,000 men to 150.OOO by October l. as directed by congress will be pre- sented to Secretary Weeks within a few days. Although details were said not to have been definitely worked out, it be- came known today that it will be neces- sary to abandon a number of military posts, including several in each branch of the service and to materially reduce the commands at others.
 One of the most important commands to suffer reduction will be that on the Mexican border. it was said.
 Reports from corps areas and division commanders received at the department indicated that the men are taking advan- tage of the order permitting them to ob. tain discharges upon application without forfeiting right to travel allowances. The order was restricted to those on duty within the continental United States anE will not affect the strength of the army of occupation in Germany or forces il the territorial possessions.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-06

Washington, July 5.-The agricultural bloc Of the senate today caused the de- feat of a proposal for adjournment of the senate next Saturday for four weeks while the house is considering the tariff bn
 By a vote of 27 to 24 an adjournment resolution offered by Senator Lodge of Massachusetts. the republican leader, was voted down. It was supported by a majority of republicans and five demo- c-ats but was beaten by sixteen republi- cans and eleven democrats. Nearly all of the opponents are aligned with the az riculturl bloc.
 Demands for farmer relief legislation featured the discussion. which was waEed for three hours under swirling electric fans assisted by individual palm leafs m one of the hottest days of the summer. Senator Lodge said he had been requested by many senators to pro- pose the adjournment for the only pe- riod. he explained. when it would be pos sihle for senators to be away this sum mes.
 Chairman Norris and Senator Kenyon. republican. Iowa. of the agricultural com n'ttes. with the assistance of Senator simmons democrat. North Carolina, urged immediate action to aid agricul-
 
 Adjournment. Senator Underwood of Alabama. the democratic leader, how over. supported the adjournment propo- sal
 After defeating the adjournment reso- .ufio1. the senate agreed 10 proceed to- MOTION with the soldiers bonus legisla- ,.on. Four senators. Underwood, Myers. Montana and Glass. Virginia. demo- .rsts. and Warren. republican. Wyoming, voted against giving the bonus measure privileged status.
 Tn behalf of agriculturists. Senator Norris urged early action on his bill to create a one-hundred million dollar gov srnment corporation with power to issue sne billion dollars of tax exempt bonds 70 aid axporfation of farm products. He was supported by Senator Simmons. who suEEested that private bankers desiring To keep the government from going into -hs money loaning business" opposed the '.IL The republicans. Senator Simmons iec,ared. would confess imbecility and lncomnetency." should they adjourn and take no steps 10 aid the farmers
 Senator Underwood declared the Nor -is h.u would not be delayed by adjourn rcnt He declared. and Senator Norris conceded that it would take several months for organization of the proposed .i'rNNe COT poId lloN senator lnQerWOOd i-ciared .. would not help in financing .his years crops.
 After defeat Of the adjournment pro 7osaI Senator Underwood urged Senator Norris to proceed with his farmers re fef bin instead Of the soldiers bonui measure. but Senator McCumber, repub -can. North Dakota. in charge of tn alter placed # ahead with the suppor 'f Senator Norris.
 Reorganization Of the nations finance from a war Co a peace basis was assert s1 by Senator Underwood to be thi -rime function of congress in the extr sr-sion He urged that tax revision b given priority and declared tariff revisio .o be "only s minor item"
 "The great thing. the effective thing. 90 said. "is 10 put the country's finance pack on a safe and sound basis and giv hueness men and the people confidence This can't be until there Is reorganiza lion of the taxation system that destroy business
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-06
VANZETTI DENIES ANY
 PART IN DOUBLE MURDER

Dedham. Mass, July 5.-Niccola Sac co and Bartolomeo Vanzetti at the time or their arrest last May on the murder charge for which they are now on trial. were planning a meeting of Italians AT Brockton in the interests of Andrea Sal sedo' ard Roberto Ella, radicals. who nad been detained by department of ius. tiee officials, Vanzetti testified today
 On May 3, two days before sacco and Nanzetu were taken into custody. Sal. sedo jumped 10 his death from the de. partment of justice. rooms on the four. teenth floor of the Park Row buildin,, New York. Ella was deported to Itaiy shortly afterwards
 Nanzetti denied that he had any mar. in the double murder at South Braintree in April. 1920. A piece of blue cloth was introduced into evidence afetr he had identified It as that which he had bought on the day of the murder from a peddler in Plymouth. He said he ['.s in Plymouth all of that day.
 On cross-examination Vanzetti replied Yes. sir" in a ringing voice when in, district attorney asked him fl he went to Mexico from Plymouth in 1917 f, dodge the draft.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-06
DRY FORCES ARE ,.
 WATCHING "wETs'" ACTIVITIES

New York, July 5.-Prohibition organ izations are on the watch lest sentiment favorable to, repeal of the eighteenth amendment be exaggerated.
 The anti-saloon league announced to- day that it had employed accountants to make careful tally by adding machines and other counting devices of everybody in the holiday wet" parade on Fifth avenue and that there were actually IT, 922 persons in line, including 922 bands men and ,24 policemen.
 The organizers of the demonstration telegraphed United .Stdtes Senators Wadsworth and Calder that "the remark able anti-prohibition parade of over 10o, 900 good citizens" would support then iii opposition to the Volstead act. Pledges from men and women to march had totalled 2o2,s SEQ, the promoters say.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-06
STANDARD OIL PLANT,
 EXPLODES, KILLING EIGHT

Chicago. July 5.-Eight men are dead today, thirty others are injured, ten so seriously that they may die, and property damage is unoficially estimated at two million dollars as the result of yester- days explosion in the Standard Oil com panys refining plant at Whiting, Ind.
 Two huge steel stills burst, the brick walls inclosing them crumbIed and a sheet of burning oil and gas spread for a radius of two hundred yards, trapping the night force. FiT2 men were burned to death, three dIed later in Chicago hospitals, and the condition of ten others is serious.
 Most of those injured were caught in the shower of flame, but others were struck by the falling brick and steel walls of the stills. Excessive pressure | or tiny leak of gas were two probable causes of the explosion advanced by those familiar with the operation of the stills, which are filled with crude oil un. lider pressure in the manufacture of gaso, | line.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-06
PLEADS NOT GUILTY
 TO ARSON CHARGE

Palmer, Mass, July 5.-Ignazio Ginalo of Thompsonville, Conn.,, pleaded not guilty today to a charge of arson as a result of the blowing up and burning of a two-family house here Sunday night. He was held in default of $5,O0O bonds No information has yet been obtained that would show motive for the wreck ing of the house, in which no one was injured owing to the absence of both families. Nothing has been found to suhstantiate the theory that bomb was exploded, and the state and local police now hold the theory that the house was wrecked by an explosion of gas incidental to the fire. Ginalo was severely burned on the hands and face. An alleged ac. complice whose identity is known is be. ing sought in ThompsonvilIe.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-06
TOP KICK"
 YIELD FOR MANsI.Arc4rxu

Boston July 5--George L. Wilson veteran of three wars and former stase oEganizer of the American Legion. was arralgned in the municipal court todav caarged with manslsughter as a res,,li Of the death of Joseph D. CopoInrs- . fellow veteran of the Yankee Divis;on
 following quarrel at the '. D. clns last night. Coppinger fell after. a bIow str!king~h head on the floor and -,s,.s Y; at hospital '- 1-so
 wilson pleaded not guilty. The eass was continued for week at .he -.,,,-... - or the police. Wilson furnished ban ., The defendant is widely known tbro,-h New England as Legion o-s,s,s-.s 9s 2 . Iounoer Of an ex-seryicemen's leap7,. J, raa, me last national political campaign. and -',. vssnIy haI announced his intention to run as a soldier candidate for rnava- ~ Boston. For several months during inc war he served as sergeant at A eaaquarters and was known fauuflIarlv among overseas veterans as "Perxhsnrs. top kicli.T 'siiins
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-06
SIR JAMES CRAIG ON
 WAY TO ENGLAND

London, July 5.-sir James Craig, the Ulster premier, left Belfast for England tonight. It is understood his visit will concern private business and is not ln connection with the proposed conference with Premier Lloyd George. He intends to return to Belfast on Monday.
 The Daily Mail quotes Sir James as saying he is not aware of any renewed invitation by Eamonn De Valera to at- tend the conference in Dublin of MT. De Valera and the southern unionists.
 The Ulster premier declared, accord ing to The Mail that he and his col leagues were willing to explore any ave nue of peace at the London conference but that the Ulster government was con vinced the cause of peace in Ireland was bound up with the maintenance of the imperial connection and recognition of the existence of the northern parliament
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-06
PERFORMERS WOULD PROSECUTE
 NEW JERSEY OFFICIALS

Jersey City. N. J.. July 5.-Details <of the plans for the prosecution of public officials in New Jersey were discussed to- day by officials of the International Re form bureau, who vainly attempted to prevent the staging of the Dempsey-Car- pentier contest last Saturday. The off, cials, who declared they would take ac- ton in the courts of the state against officials whom they considered had per mitted an infraction of the law, met in the office of Herbert Clark GNson, attor- ney for the bureau.
 The bureau has already demanded the arrest of Jack Dempsey, the victorious champion, on a charge of assault and battery upon the person of Georges Car pentier, the defeated French champion of Europe. pr. Wilbur F. Crafts, superin- tendent of the reform bureau, has also declared that Governor Edwards violated the law, as well as spectators who flock ed into the great arena. They base their contention upon the assertion that the spectacle witnessed Saturday was prize | fight, which is prohibited under the New Jersey boxing law. Boxing exhibition: only, they said, are sanctioned in this statute,
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-06
DUBLIN CONFERENCE CREATES
 MORE FAVORABLE ATMOSPHERE

London, July 5.-Government spokes- men are extremely guarded in their statements with reference to any dimin- ution in Sim Fein activities, being fearful lest any claim made of th1t nature might result in fresh outbreaks calculated to show that the power of the Irish republi- can army is unimpaired. On both sides, it is pointed out, there are many diff culties in the way of arriving at any thing more than a tacit truce, as it is believed unlikely that the Sim Feiners could be persuaded from the execution of a long-sought spy. just as the crown forces could hardly be expected to re- frain from arresting an important rebe1 fugitive Who chanced to be located. Yesterdays Dublin conference, how ever, the authorities claim, has created a more favorable atmosphere, and there is a considerable lessening of the ttnsion 1T both camps.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-06

wishes of the men as expressed by bal lot shall determine the matter. in &C., cordance with the laws of tae organi- cations"
 Announcement was made that the res olution will be considered by the proper ly constituted authorities of the other standard recognized railroad labor cr- ganizations and that it was expected they would announce their positions wttzin tS hours.
 The resolution said that the general ballot when submitted to the men shan contain an Impartial and unbiased rectal 1 or all that is involved and the chairman were required not only to consider a wage reduction. but in many instances railroad officers have served notice of their intention to abolish fine and one-hah for overtime in freight and yara service and in addition theretg to reflse schedules for the benefit of the railroads by abolishing many rules and conditions which in the aggregate mean 'ne loss Of much money and the creation or less favorable conditions for the varj- ous miasses- of employees"
 ducn uneasiness and unrest ers.f - me resolution continued, which s-srS. deep concern and add to the serionsnes, ol tne situation and establish a con5s. @ sIon ol snairs which makes it przcticsilv anpossiole for the general chafrmen t- eake the responsibility of deciding ines. important questions. for the reason sh5, We hold that no reduction in wssss ., ',s .,-' various classes is justihable." ~ '''' rssoi,,.io.l es,.eial eaairmen said that th, these provocative circuustancsS .o,,-,.. with common desire to ref-.,z s.'. ...s' taking action that might T,rerI,,s.,.. .. ''l deplorabie siSlation.' '''-'-'s
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-06
Irish Leaders Are
 Reticent on Peace
No Statement Issued to Con- firm Or Deny Rumors Of Truce-General Sm t s Confers With Irish Offici- als At Dublin.

Dublin, July 5.-By The A. P.l-In view of the importance and delicacy of the situatiol,- those concerned with the peace movement have decided that re- ticence is the best policy; consequently, aside from the fact that General Jan c. Shuts, the South African premier, has arrived and held private conversations with certain Irish leaders, there is vir tually nothing known by the general public as to how matters are progress ing.
 Everybody is talking peace. and rumors that . truce is about to begin are cur-. "rent everywhere but neither side has is- sued any statement. There is an evil dent slackening of the governments re- pressive activities in some directions, while it is remarked that there has been no ambushing of crown forces in Dub- lin and the immediate neighborhood for some days. AS regards the continuance of tragedies in the country districts, it is contended these districts iften are not In direct touch with Sim Fein head quarters
 The Irish Bulletin, organ of the Dali EiraeRu, comments upon the signih- canoe of Mondays conference which Eamtnn De Valera had with the southern unionists.
 The fact that the conference adjourn ed until Friday after an interchange ot views" says the newspaper Ifs proof that Irishmen of hitherto widely divergent opinions can continue to deliberate up on the best means of showing a united l front to England at this crisis.
 'It IS significant also that the con l ference occurred on a ds te celebrated 1T l the United states as the anniversary oi 1 Its political independence In view 0 this circumstance MT. De Valera order ed the American flag to be honored. Ac l cordingly it flew from the Mansion Hous
 when the conference met and many hun
 dreds of Irish citizens gathered outsid
 the building, carrying American flags i They frequently joined in singing, "Th Star Spangled Banner"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-06
BRITISH SCHOONER
 DAMAGED IN COLLISION

Vineyard Haven, Mass, July 5.-ThA British schooner Whiteway, lumber laden, anchored near Vineyard Sound light to- day, damaged, it was understood in col lision last night with the Munson line freighter Munalbro. The captain of the Munalbro reported the collision by wire less, saying his vessel was not seriously damaged and that he was continuing to Boston.
 Coast guardsmen at Gay Head and at Cuttyhunk reported the Whiteway at an- chor, but did not go to her, as she dis played no distress signals. Members of the crew could be seen making temporary repairs and as there was a good wind it was thought probable she would continue her voyage late in afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-06
SUSPECTED OF CONNECTION
 WITH. BLACK TOM DIsAsTEI

Albany, N. r, July 5.-Michael Felix kristoh. arrested here today by a United States deputy marshal and held for a hearing July 27 on the charge of mall- ing fraudulent statement in connection with his enlistment in the American ar my in 1917. has been sought for more tha nfour years by detectives engaged by the Lehigh Vslley Railroad on sus- picitu of having knowledge of the Black Tom explosion in 1916, it was brough; out al the hearing before United States Commissioner Lester T. Hubbard today Nash Redwood. an attorney for the Lehish Valley railroad. and a detectivr contended at the hearing that Kriston enlisted to avoid implication in the Black Tom disaster. Evidence also was given that Kristofr was suspected of having been employed during the wa by an un. named man to carry a suit case alleged to have contained papers of a military value.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-06
ACQUITTED ON CHARGE
 OF MURDERING HUSBAND

Yarmouth, N. S., July 6.-Mrs. Clara Elizabeth Perry was acquitted today of the charge of murdering her husband, Captain George Henry Perry, at their home here last September. The trial be- gan a week ago.
 The jury was out one hour
 Perry, a retired sea captain, was found dying at the back door of his home on the evening of February 26. Crown au- thorities found in tub on the storm porch an iron bar which they said had evidently been cnarred in a fire.
 Witnesses at Mrs. Perry's preliminary hearing and at the trial testified that some years ago she had given man wa2 impressions of locks so that he might get into her cellar and tamper with the stairs in expectation of injuring the cap tain.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-06
SAFE CRACKING BAND
 CAPTURED BY POLICE

New York, July 5.-A safe-cracking band of burglars that operated in New ark with crowbars instead of explosives and obtained vast loot in jewels and money, is believed by the police to have been rounded up through two arrests in New York, two more at Savin RocN near New Haven, and another in Provi- dence.
 Samuel Bender, arrested last night at Savin Rock with an alleged accomplice, Harry Feinberg, was brought here to- night from New Hacen. Feinberg is held there fer hearing Saturday.
 Benjamin Ladaner, alias Little AL ar,' is e under arrest in Providence, charged with robbing the safe of a man. ufacturing jewelry firm of $2o,ooo worth of jewelry last April.
 In New York awaiting extradition are Peter Radie and George Herman, who were arrested at request of the Newark police in the belief they are members of the Bender band. Radie is sought in connection with the robbery of ma chinerv ~'Nnt during which the watchman was bound. E
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-06
PROCLAMATION MAY
 SUPPLEMENT PEACE RESOLUTION

Washington, July 5.-Secretary Hughes conferred late today with President Harding upon the latter's return from Raritan, N. J., where he had spent the weekend, but no announcement was made concerning the subject of discus sion. It is understood, however, tht the question of issuing a proclamation sup plementing the congressional resolution ending the state of war with Germay and Austria was considered.
 There were indications that before a decision is reached in the matter, the attorney-gneral may be askd for an opin- ion as to whether it is necessary to issue such a proclamation to protect the gov ernment against any claims arising out of the war, or to terminate wartime | legislation.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-06
MASTER BUILDERS ADOPT
 THE OPEN SHOP

Albany, N. F., July 5.-Twenty-five Albany master builders and eight Troy contractors today announced that they would conduct their business on an open shop basis. The announcement was made after the carpenters and painters unions had refused to accept a wage re- duction and to agree to work with non union men.
 About one thousand men, who have been on strike in the two cities since May l, were given until ! st midnight to agree to the employers proposition. Their ] failure to accept caused the employers to offer employment today to carpenters and painters at $7 day.
 In their proposition to the unions the employers offered the painters S2 1-2 ments an hour and the carpenters S7 cents an hour.