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Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07
THREE MEN REPORT
HOLD-UP EAST OF PUTNAM

Putnam, Conn, Jan. 6.-Charles Chip
pio, reported to the police today that he
and two other mcn we've neld up east of
this city last night while on their way
to Providence in an automobile. Two
ment in another Automobile pointed re-
volvers at them and ordered them out Of
the car, Chippio said He declared the
robbers took $500 from one of his COM
panions and $40 from the other, bnt
got nothing from him, although he had
$4,000 hidden IN his overshoes.
The hold-up men then set fire to his
automobile, Chippio said. A wrecked
machine was seen along the road today.
Chippio was one of five persons fined in
Willimantic a week ago after they were
found guilty Of Illegally transporting IL
quor.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07

Washington, Jan. 6.-Great Britain was
accused OF 'emulating the Hun ia pursu-
ing her postwar Gil poiicy by Senator
Pheian, democrat, California, speaking in
The senate touay after Sena.or AicaNela
democ-N- Tennessee, had advocated cu,-
ting on The British supply OF American oil
uRIess American WeIe accorCed equal
rights with British subjec.s in the pur-
chase and deyel- -pment OF world oil sup
plies.
The California senator added TO his ac-
cusation that Great Britain at the same
moment she was a---.irg for American
aid during the war.
Declaring her hack was 10 the wall. &"
was buying up oil lands In other couniri .s
With this charge senator Phelan coupled
another. To the effect that Great Brita n
had obtain four billion dollars in loans
from the United States and nd used her
own money in an endeayor 10 acquire a
m5oDoly of the world oil supply.
Senator Mckellar 4 few moments be-
fore the Pacific coast senator made lis
charges. had declared that Great Britain
was putting forward c,aims Of inabi.i Y
to>pay interest on American war leans
and was buying up the worlds oil re-
resources. England, while buying I'D
these oil resources. MIR. McKellar said.
was using American oil and saving her
own supplies for the future.
The United States. Senator McKellar
declared, has the power 10 bring Eng
land TO terms" by refusing permission for
the obtaining Of oil from America. and ir
that connection he urged immediate ac-
tioI on his bill proposing reciprocity AZ
regards oil with those nations which Dc
not discriminate against American cities
and retaliation against those nations that
do.
we SIX nothing but what Is right,
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07
REPORT OF SINKING OF A
NAVAL SEAPLANE AT SEA

Washington. Jan. "a naval sea-
plant of the F-5-Ltype sank at sea be-
tween Coco Solo, Canal Zone and Car
tagena, Colombia, Tuesday, according to
advices today to the navy department
The plant was being towed by the des-
troyer Mccormick. The crew was saw
ed.
The seaplane was one Of squadron Of
three that started a fight Tuesday
from Colo Solo to Cartagena, Barran-
quilla and Santa Marta, all in Colombia.
The squadron expected to take a week for
the fight and return. No details of the
accident to the plane were received 9TH
er than that there was high wind and
heavy sea at the time
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07

Senator McKellar asserted we szp-y
desire that cur nationals shall he treat
ed by Great Britain In the way that We
treat hers"
Senator Phelan turned the debate from
the oil question to the Japznese lard
question by declaring that the Japanese
were buying oil frOm British companies
in California for Sl.sJ a barrel Will sCaii-
fornians were being charged s2.40 a bar
rel. Further acquisition OF Czlifsrnla oil
lands by British interests. Mr.. Pheisn
said would be stopped through enact
ment b. the legislature Of that stats Of
general anti-alien land ownership bill
which he said. would al the same time
meet the Japanese land problem
Information was said by Senator Pie
Ian 10 have come to him from under
ground sources that there recently had
| been a conference Of British and Japenene
representatives at which the Japzuess
were advised against accepting the sro-
posed general anti~iIen land bill a. a
! settlement Of the present controversy over
land legislation.
The fight is on. and California pro-
poses TO rctaliate." Senator Phelan add
| ed
Sesator Kellogg republican. Minnesota.
! entered INTO The debate 10 say that the
government should. by treaty. provids f-r
protection Of American interests IN de-
velopment Of oil in foreign countries. ana
Senator Phelan said he would Introduce
a resolution tomorrow asking the state
department for information as 70 what
had been done In that respect.
Senator King. democrat. Utah. deeiar-
ed that general anti-alisn land ownership
laws should not be adopted sy s-af.. .r-
cept as retali1tory measures becauss. he
said. they might provoke fores-n repris-
ais
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07
COST OF RUNNING cow.
LAST YEAR WAS ss.osl, zee zoe

Washington. Jan. e.-The cost Of r1r.-
ming the United States government ias.
year amounted TO approximately ss.Ue4.-
100000 as against sli.7zs.o0o. 900 IN
1919. The total expenditures ouis.ds %
payments on the public debt we're &C.
vealed today IN accounts obtained from
the daily treasury statements
Treasury officials said tonight taat
willie ordinlry dis5ursements had not
come down TO the $1,000. .00O.O 900 marx set
by Secretary Houston IN his estimate cf
the revenues needed for iu.u.e fiscal
years. expenditures would eJ1anu4 10
fall Gradual liquidation Of war cia..rs
and eAIenses. officials declared. explained
the drop y expenditures. which. .hey
added. would have been greater but fer
the additional burdens such as loans aad
advances TO the railroads imposed on
the treasury.
Ordinary receipts for 1920 amounted
to S6.43l.non.000 I nround NUMBERS ~
against ss.772.OOo.Oo for the prevs5us
year. Collections Of income and profits
taxes totalied Ss.57o. .0Oo. 900 In the past
year compared with sl.537. 900 In
1919.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07
COOLIDGE .PLAIN CITIZEN
FOR FIRST TINE IN YEARS

Boston, Jan. Calvin Coolidge was
a plain citizen tonight for the first time
in years. AS such he went to the fam
lily home at Northampton for rest from
the affairs Of state before going to the ma
tional capital in March as vice president.
The transition from governor to ordin-
ary citizen was accomplished in an in
formal proceeding that had much of GER
emonia to it notwithstanding it's simplici-
ty, the retiring governor handed to Chan
ing H. Cox, his successor, the ponder
Gus key of the executive chamber, the
Butler Bible and the arrowhead and flint
that signify the duty of keeping faith with
the state vanishing. Indian charges Then
he took his hat and without official es-
eort left the executive chambers by a
side door.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07
TOBACCO PRICES CAUSE OF
RUN ON LEXINGTON, KY, BANK
Run Was Caused by Rmors That the Bank Had Loaned So
Much Money Tobacco That It Could Not Pay Its De-
positors- General Mass Meeting is to Be Held Today
to Decide Whether or Not Tobacco Shall Be Planted
in 1921,


The Bank Of Commerce Of Lexington
was the object of the run today, which
for several hours threatened to gain
dangerous proportions Rumors that the
bank had loaned SO much money on to-
bacco that it could not pay depositors,
were alleged to have been responsible.
A statement from a clearing house to-
gether with heavy deposits by business
men and transfers of large sums of cash
from other institutions to the threatened
bank apparently had the effect of quiet
ing the nerves of the frightened deposit
tors before closing time this afternoon
when Withdrawals slackened consideraS
bly,.
Markets throughout the hurley tobacco
district remained closed today with the
exception of few of the smaller ones
which did not close when the large ware
houses suspended sales.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07
HOOVER TELLS coLKR
CHARITY BEGINS AT HoxrEs

New York, Jan. s.-Money for reie<
Of European children is wanted only
from American communities where chii-
dren are wei provided with the necng-
stiles Of life. Herbert Hoover declared
today in answering objections raised By
city officials at 4 needing 10 organize
the local campaign in behalf Of the
European relief council
Charity begins at home" said Mr..
Hoover after Bird S. coier. commission
er Of the department Of pui,lic weifare,
said he was mot sure" that be shout
appeal for European children while New
York institutions caring for unfortunate
youngsters were on the verge Of hank
ruptcy'
Mr.. Hoover said Il was L" disrrncs
II any child in New York r. IN want ..
He pointed out that this city IL the
richest in the world and has an Is
months supply Of foodsruffs IN storage.
After the meeting IL was announced
That the campaign for funds will be
Started soon with Mayor Hyian acting
as chairman Of the local committee
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07
RESIGNED NAVAL OFFICERS
ARE SEEKING REINSTATEMENT

Washington, Jan. 6.-Many former
naval officers who resigned to obtain
higher salaries in civil life are seeking
reinstatement In the service. Secretary
Daniels said today before the house naval
committee. He advocated legislation TO
make such reinstatement difficult Tor
the protection OF loyar' officers Some
committee ,lneni)ers agreed with him.
Recently. when n commission Of two
regular and three retired or reserve OF
ficers was to be sent to Peru for two
years" the secretary said. more than
80 per cert. OF the officers who have
left the service in the last year ap-
piled for places on the commission"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07

Lexington, KY. Jan. "a four hour
run on a Lexington bank, together with
the starting Of grand jury investigation
Of rumors that caused the run, and news
that Governor Edwin P. Morrow had
under consideration a series of confer
enees TO bring about the settlement of the
tobacco situation, were the chief de-
vslopments in the central Kentucky to-
bacco district today
County mass meetings Of growers who
forced closing of most tobacco markets
in the state early this week when they
refused TO accept prices offered by the
buyers. this afternoon selected delegates
to ; Central mass meeting here tomorrow
20 decide whether or not tobacco shall
be planted in 1921 and to attempt to de-
wise means Of marketing the 1920 crop
At 4 satisfactory price.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07
CONFIDENT 1T IS IMPOSSIBLE
TO BLOW CP TOWER OF LONDON

London, Jan. e.-Major General Sir
George ]. Younghuzband. keeper of the
jewel house of the Tower of London, in
which the crown jewels are stored speak
'ng today concerning the recent discov-
cry Of a plot to Bow up the ieyel house
with time fuse bombs, said:
We'll. they would get it in the neck
II they ever made such an attempt"
Sir George expressed the belief that it
was virtually impossible for any such at
tenpt TO succeed. as tte Jewel house had
been made absolutely secure in recent
years and was guarded day and night.
II is said that the documents recently
fouIN containing instructions to Sim
.seiners in London to blow UP the jewel
house with bombs ordered that they take
aE little life as possible"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07
GEN. CRowDER VISITS
PALACE IN HAVANA

Havana. Jan. General Enoch Crow
der, accompanied by Eoaz w. Long, the
United States minister to Cuba, and the
captain of the cruiser Minnesota and his
aides, went to the palace this afternoon,
where General Crowder had a conference
of fifty minutes With President Menocal
General Crow&er was smiling when he
left the palace. He declined to make any
statement concerning his mission saying
that when any ntsSs was TO be given out
he would call in the newspaper men. The
general will b. quartered on board the
Minnesota during his stay in Cuba.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07
MAKING INTERNATIONAL
SEARCH FOD $4,000 VASE

New York, Jan. s. International
search is being made for $4,000 vase,
said 20 be the largest of its kind in the
worid. which was presented to James A.
FiaherSy OF Philadelphia supreme knight
or the Knights of Columbus, by Presi-
dent Miherand OF France at a farewell
banquet rendered the X. OF c., lafayette
MsSz pilgrimage at the DOxsary palace
IN Parish last September.
X OF c. = adquarters here, in making
this announce nent tonight said that
although the vase was known TO have
been shipped TO Havre, there was no
record OF its delivery TO the French Line
steamship lafayette on which 1t was to
have been brought to this country.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07
RECLUSE SUICIDED RATHER
THAN ABANDON HIS DO(

Ashland. Wis, Jan. 6.-when John
Smith, SO year old recluse. sought ad-
mittance to the Asehland County poor
farm, he was told he could enter but
could not bring his dog, which had been
his only companion for years Late yes
terday Smiths body was found beside
that of his dog in a lonely shack in the
woods. His hand still gripped the gun
that had ended their lives.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07
DEsPoNDENr DERBY MAN
SHOOTS WIFE AND SELF

Derby. Conn. Jan. e.-Pierdro Tala-
melM IS. shot his wife and himself this
noon. and both are in Griffin hospital in
serious condition The wife was struck
by enc OF two bullets, and this entered
her chest. The two bullets which
wounded himself entered the lungs and
nearly took of a finger. Talameln ran
TO the roof Of the three story building
and plunged to the sidewalk. He had
been respondent owing to i'll health,
trends say.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07
a BIG STILL WAS SEIZED.
But THE OWNER EsCAPED

Bridgeport, Jan. 6.-A big still and a
complete bo.tling outfit was seized by
federal agents today but the owner es-
capped. The still was OF as gallons ca
pacity. 1t was in shack near the coun-
ty Jail. and was reached by breaking a
hole into a cellar, then through a new
partition. and upwards through a trap
door. In the place were Is barrels Of
mash. seven kegs o. prune and raisin
compound. 40 gallons OF alcohol made in
the place. whiskey Labels. a dozen bags
of sugar and so empty bags. 200 bottles
and "A corking outfit. Neighbors say the
still has been in operation since last
July.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07
FINDS MISSING HUSBAND
Is ON TRIAL FOR MURDER

Hartford. Jan. "a four years search
by Mrs. Helen MulforG OF this city for
her husband. Raymond Mulford. who left
her two months after their marriage here.
ended today with the receipt Of informa-
ton by the wife that her husband is nav
on trial for murder in Buffalo. Mrs
Mulford. who is known under her maiden
name Of Hodr. called at the local poiice
station today with her LITTLE daughter.
Helen. 3 years o.d.
Mulford. who is about 90 years old.
was married before he met the Hodr wo-
man here. according to information receiv-
ed by the Hartford police. He was
wanted before he was arrested in Buffalo
on the murder charge for a long list Of
complaints Including burglary and nom
support in this city. attempt to kill a po-
liceman in Palmer. Mass. and bigamy.
Until his arrest in New York state
THANKSGIVING day he succeeded IN eluding
the police of many cities who were hold
ing warrants for his arrest.
Mulf3rd is charged. with two others.
with the murder Of Abram Yellen. Puffa' o
pawn broker. In Palmer. Mass. Mulford
shot policeman who tried to take him
into custody for breaking and entering.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07
LOWER WAGES, LONGER DAY
FOR PATERSON SILK WORKERS

Paterson, N. J., Jan. 6.-The federal
board of governors of associated indus
tries of Paterson today addressed an an
nouncement to the citizens of Paterson"
asserting that all silk workers must re-
turn to 4Shour week basis by January
II and that lower wages are inevitable.
The announcement stated the United
fextile Workers rec emily had declared
In favor Of the 4s-hour week.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07
FAVORABLE REPORT on I. S.
DIST. COURT FOR SOUTH NORwALK

Washington, Jan. 6.-The judiciary
committee of the house today ordered a
favorable report on the bill establishing
a term of the United States district court
at Norwalk once a year in addition to
the terms now held at New Haven and
Hartford. The senate has already pass
ed ths2eill and it will pass the house at
an early date.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07
TO ASK FoR JAPANESE
EXCLUSION ACT IN TEXAS

San Antonio. Tex, 6.-Alamo Post,
American Legion, OF San Antonio, has ap-
soineed a legislative committee to press
he adoption by the coming Texas legisIa-
.ure Of a Japanese exclusion bill. This
,etisn vas takeE after an investigation of
he japanese question In California and
he bill is to be similar in form to the
s1clusi0n act recently adopted by refer
lnann in California.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07
BOUDoIK IN BOSTON
FOR PoLICEwoMEN

Boston, Jan. s.-A boudoir at police
headquarters suite of rooms finished in
pearl gray and gold, with expansive mir
rors, soft lounges and easy chairs was
begun today. This resrrnuI spot in the
grim block of buildings that constitute the
police administration centre in Pember-
ton Square is the departments prepara-
ton for the advent of women to its ranks
Police women were authorized recently
and examinations have been held and It
is expected to have the boudoir ready by
the time appointments are announced.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07
FUNERAL or FORMER GOV.
COFFIN IN MIDDLErowH

Middletown. Conn. Jan s.-The furs-
RAJ oil Former Governor Vincent Coffin.
VINO died Monday. was held from North
Congregational church this afternoon.
kev. Dr. A W. Hazen read the serves
and the burial was in Indian Hin e.rne-
terry. Many men who knew Gov. C9Iin
Intimately when he was In political ne
and a business man came here 70 ~
their respects.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07
CONSIDERING WOODBURY.
FOR VACANCY ON I. C. C.

Washington, Jan. e-President Will
son is considering the appointment of
New England man to fill the existing va
cancy on the Interstate Commerce Com
mission and Is considering Gordon Wood
bury of New HAMPSHIRE for the posi-
Zion. Mr.. Woodbury. is now assistant
secretary Of the navy. The president
has also several other men in view for
the place 50 Mr.. Weodburys appoint
ment is not assured.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07
Cabled Paragraphs
conscription in Anatolia.

Constantinople, Jan. 5.-(By The q.
reaching here from
Anatolia indicates that conscription is in
full swing throughout Anatoia. A tho1s-
and horsemen, Well mounted, have ar
rived at Sivas and are moving in tine di-
rection of the Smyrna front. The ma
tionalists are bolsnevising the country
The officers in the Nationalist army speak
highly of bolshevism-
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07
FIRE AT WINTER QUARTERS
OF CIRCUS IN BRIDGEPoRT

Bridgeport. Conn. Jan. s-Three e'e-
plants. Albert. Babe and Quinie. were
pressed into service tonight 10 save sew
eral tri lLs Of cars from destruction by
fire at the winter quarters Of a circus
in this city. The big animals. known all
over the country for their ring exhibi-
tions. pushed the trains out Of danger
and then quietly returned TO their quar-
ters. The fire. believed TO have been in
cendiary in origin. did about 1000
damage 10 hay piled in the yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07
SAYS BRITAIN .ENDEAVORS
TO MONOPOL|ZE OIL SUPPLY.

Senator Phsan of California Accuses Great Britain of Emu
lating The Hum in Pursuing Her Postwar Policy
Charges That While Obtaining Four Billions in Loans
From the United States Great Britain Had Used Her
Own Money to Acquire Monopoly of the World Oil
Supply-Clams England is Buying Up Oil Resources
While Pleading Inability to Pay Interest on Loans OBJ
tanned From the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07
WAGE REDUCTION BY
GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO.

Akron. O.. Jan. 6.-Wage and salary
cuts amounting to 12 1-2 per cent. for
factory hands and Is to 20 per cent for
clerks and factory supervisors have been
announced by officials of the Goodyear
Tire & Rubber Co. The cut affects 49,
900 workers
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07
MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
DECLARES FOR OPEN SHOT,

Meriden, Conn. Jan. e.-The Manu-
facturers Association Of Meriden, includ-
ing members from wallingford. at a
meeting today adopted declaration Of
principles on the basis OF the open
shop" in which they say: We shall de-
fend hte right OF every workman TO be
free 10 dispose OF his time and skill and
we shall maintain the right Of every en-
ployer to conduct an open shop
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07
TO POSTPONE THE EREcTIou
OF A NEW STATE PRISON

Hartford. Jan. s.-The directors Of the
Connecticut state prison Wednesday az
ternoon TO postpone for two years action
looking toward the erection Of A new
prison and sent 20 Governor Lake ana
the legislature yesterday n letter 70 that
effect; also making Recommendation
concerning the project.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07
ASKS S5ss.ooO FOR EDUCATIONAL
WORK AMONG BLUEJACKETs

Washington. Jan. s.-An Appropriate,
OF S5ss.0e0 for educational work among
bluejaclleis was asked by Secretary Dan
iels today In letter TO Speaker C;Ii;ett
II proposed "a far-reaching programme
Of free education" afioat and ashore
which Mr.. Daniels. said would mean
both an efficient and a contented nayy. I"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07
AMERICAN BALLooSIsTs
DREAMING TBRoUoH Snow

Cochrane. Ont. Jan. s.-Eleven days
out from Moose Factory. a Hudson Pay
Com . ~ post on the southern reaches of
Jamts Bay. party OF three American
bailoonists. with dog teams and Indian
guides. is breaking It's way through the
snow tonight but civilization has had
no word Of its progress
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07
BOSTON SCULPTOR TINED
FOR WORKING on SUNDAY

Boston. Jan. s.-For carving \ s<asus
on Sunday. Leo Tosdhi' scuE<or 81
the Roxbury district. was fined $40 IN
the municipal court today. Tosrdi. wf.
appealed. was charEed with doina rrl
necessary work on tae Lords dar.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07

The world extends the riaA han6 Z.
the lucky man. but AL 4 handa thA We.
tim osriough luck Is a iitlie oalA m1ant.
thy
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07
Brief kilograms

A total Uf 2.S?U.oOO workers arc out OF
employment III tile country.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07

The Swiss workshops report more than
II. oOJ persons unemployed with industry
critical phase.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07

The white Star line will open a pas
senger service between Philad s.phia and
Liverpool.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07

The REQ Motor Car Co., at Lansing
Mich., has resumed operations aIter
weeks shutdown for inventory.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07

Jehn KuIsh, with a long list Of aliases,
was sentenced by Judge James II. Webb
in superior court at New Haven to a
term of IL to IA years in the state pris-
on. The prisoner pleaded guilty TO
breaking into a house in Meriden and
stealing $50.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07

Five houses in Meelin, Ireland, were
DESTROYED by a mi. i.itary order, according TO
a Dublin dispatch to the Central News.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07

Miss Exum Clement. of AShevIT, =. u.
the first woman elected 10 lht North
Carolina legislature legislature took her
seat in the house of representatives.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07

A berlin dispatch says seven persons
were killed and twenty-five wounded at
Falsberg by a police volley fired on RI
otous communists following the funeral
OF a communist named Hoffman VINO was
shot by the police when he attempted to
escape.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07

Lord Reading. the lord chief Justice and
former special ambassador to the United
States has decided to accept the post of
yiceroy of India.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07

Three armed bandits locked the man
ager and clerk of the West Side branch
Of the Michigan State Bank Of Detroit
in the vault and escaped with $4,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07

Ernest Denis, professor of modern his
tory at Sorbonne university. Paris, died.
He was 72 years old, the autfor or
number of boks.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07

DR.. C. J. BarewaId, elected mayor or
Davenport, Iowa, on the socialist ticket
announced his resignation from the par
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07

The Widowers' and widows Social
club of Cuyahoga county. Ohio, filed ar
tiles of incorporation with the secretary
of state.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07

g. Davidson Heron, former national
amateur golf champion, and Miss Louise
johnson of this city, were married in
Pittsburgh.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-07

A plot to blow up with time fuse that
section of the tower Of London where the
cnown Jewels are stored was discovered.