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Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-08

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Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-08
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Norwich. Friday. April s. 1921.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-08
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Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-08

The dining room was attractiyely dec orated with lowers; with red carnations for boutonniers at each place.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-28
First NOIniIl2
 Of P2 'asteIs
President l. hg Has Sent to the Senate a List Con. taining s4 Names.

Washington, April 27-The first nom nations of postmasters to be made by President Harding wero sent to the sem ate today, leading to reports that the aFministration's policy in regard to ap- continent of pestmasters generally would pro0ably be announced soon. The list contained the names of As4, all of whom, according to statement issued at the White House, had made the highest mark in competitive civil service ex- animation, except where the veterans preference statute operates.
 Congressional leaders said their un- oerstanding was that the nominees had not only qualified under the civil ser vice requirements, but were acceptable to party leaders in their respective dis trictss and that mo delay was anticipated in their continuation.
 Members of both the senate and the house said they expected within a few days definition of policy in regard to postmasterships from President Hardine after consultation with Postmaster Gen. eral Hays. This would probably be, they said, ns.the form of an order continuing perhaps. with some notifications" tho cival service requirements now existing for postmasterss of all classes and clarifying regulations providing for tht retirement of postal employees.
 What notifications might be under consideration was not indicated. although in some quarters 1t has been said tha' the civil service requirements for ap pointment might be continued iron among the first three or four. in tht list. so allowing some latitude in makins nominations
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-28
PoNZI TO BE ARKAIGSED
 ON LARCENY INDICTMENTS

Boston, April 3f.-Charles Ponzi whoso scheme of promising fifty per cent. re- turn t9 investors In l5 days resulted In his sentence to Plymouth jail for i've years by federal authorities for using the mails to defraud. will be produced ip the state superior court tomorrow for arraignments on larceny indictments. An nouncement that an - agreement for his appearance had been reached was made late today by Asa 2. R. French. former United States attorney who represented Sheriff Earle P. Blake. of Plymouth In court proceedings. ..s -- ---
 The sheriff earlier in the day. had been technically arrested for contempt of court for failing to obey a writ ordering to bring Ponzi into the superior court. He maintained. that he could not legal ly surrender a federal prisoner to- state jurisdiction. although United, States At torney Harris told the court Attorney General Daugherty had telegraphed 10 him his approval of production of .Ponzi in the staee court. --. -. t-.'.s
 Superior Court Judge Fessendsn per mitted the sheriff 10 go with hrs counsel 10 the federal court, where. after listen ing to two hours of argument Judge Morton refused an application for . writ of haeas corpus. Mir. rench advised the sherift against an aPpea-fo the cir cult court and shortly atterward an- nounced that Ponzi would be. brought from jail to the superior court tonfor- roTr
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-28
HEARING, OK cREATIoS OF A
 BUREAU or CHILD WELFARE

Hartford, April. 27.-Petitioners for creation at this session of the general as- smebly of bureau of child welfare and their supporters were heard at the capitol this afternoon by the Appropriations com mittee. Several hundred vomen and a few men were present. The arguments in favor of the bill covered several aours.
 The general argument RsE-msde by Miss Marjorie Cheney of Manchester. She said the child welfare commission rests it's case for the supervision of all child-caring institutions and agencies on the facts embodied in reports. sum- mary of these she said. shows that in- stitutions require fire protection al once ; that the study each chiid's case as hu- man problem Is inadequate; that reha- Utilization of the child's home Is neglected ; that the importance of correct records Is not understood that physical care is not on a reasonable level: that health is not properly safeguzrded; and that there Is no physical examination al admission in to institutions.
 Miss Cheney said records showed that -ss per cent of foster homes in which county home children gre placed are never visited by any one before placing the children In them: that 5l per cent of the children placed out are never wis ited and that placing out has too often been farming out"
 The defects In institutions. Miss Cheney said. are: All sorts of children mixed in close contact feeble-minded with normal. vicious in habit with those O. sound habits. children from disorderly houses mixed with children from goo homes. and tubercula- and those 0. tainted blood with those who are healthy A bureau would avoid rupture of family ties make the institutional system elas- tic.. bring about state supervision and correct exis.ing evils, she declared.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-28
I. C. c. REFU SEES TD ORDER
 RAILROAD RATES REDUCED

Washington. April 27.lThe interstate commerce commission refused today to order a reduction in railroad rates from points of origin east of the Rocky Noun tains to points in inter-mountain terri tory. Complaints of business organizaa tions and others in that section were dis missed. the commission holding that existing taeiffs. which are on a parity with those to Pacific coast points, were not unduly prejudicial. @
 The complaints had contended for a graded reduction based on the rates to the Pacific coast which were fixed so that the steam carriers could compete with water commerce passing through the Panama Canal. The case at issue was one of general interest over the country as any change in rates would affect manufacturers in the eastern sec tions.
 The proposed Schedules were opposed by manufacturers and business organi- zations of the Pacific coast, while nurner- ous eastern shippers and manufacturers individually and through their assoeia- tions intervened in the case to oppose a part of the proposed changes which tend ed to increase rates from the east to the Pacific ceast,sIs H< s.f
 The commission declared that its~de- .cision was not solution of the problem but declared that the discussion should be helpful in paving the way for a fin. al settlement"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-28
TEX" RICHARD SUED BY
 A BUSINESS ASSOCIATE

New Irk April z7.-'Tex" Rickzrd sporting promoter. today was made de- fendant in 2 suit filed by Frank C. Arm strong. who alleges he has been associ- .ated with Rickard in a business way, and who demands an accounting of several enterprises in which he maintains he had snare. The amount Of Armstrongz claim is not set forth.
 MT. R;ckzrd tonight declared he had nd dealings with Armstrong, other than that the latter had interested him In the Rick- ard Texas Oil company. He said Arm- strong had made considerable money on the deal. and since that time he had en- deGyored to interest himself In the va rious enterprises which Rickard has pro- noted ArfstronS. Mir. Rickard said. is brokec dealing largely in oil stccks.-
 Among the deals in which Armstrong claims he was connected with the pro- moter are the Johnson Jeffries feht in 1910. the Ricksrd Texas oil Company. the leasing of the Madison Square Gsr5- en. the wiilard-Moran boxing match and the South American Land. Cattle. Pack ing and Concessions enterprise. Armstrong alleges that between June 10 and July. 1920 he was associated with Rickard. and declares he had con- suited with and aided Ricllzrd in many of his business ventures. In connection with the Madison Square Garden enter prise. the complaint asserts Armstrong was Instrumental in securing the lease for the arena. and 1t was agreed that the profits therefrom should he divided equal ly. Later however. the complaint says, it was decided that as Ricksrd was ts have sole charge of the management he should receive ten per cent Of the profits as a salary. and the remaining SC per cent. should be divided.
 Armstrong. in his cemplalntafurther al- leges that Rickard Is planning 10 trans fer to turn over the lease of Madison Square Garden 10 individuals or corp orations organized and controlled under the promoters direction. The complaint declares this Is in fraud of the rights of the plaintiff. as Rickard has derived and Is still deriving large rents. profits and other incomes from the Garden
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-28
HOPEFUL FOR SETTLEMENT
 OF BRITISH COAL STRIKE

London April 27 (By the A. P.).-A settlement of the coal strike tonight ap- peared more likely than at any time since the men laid down their tools. The gov ernment during the day made mother concession, further narrowing the gulf be- tween the miners and the mine owners, by proposing a state grant for a transi- tional period of three or four months. under which the miners would be insured against their wages being reduced more than three shillings per day.
 The mine owners have not yet agreed to this plan. but both they and the gov eminent WEI consider the new situation further tomorrow, and the hope was ex- pressed tonight that an agreeable basis will be arranged between them for pres entation to the miners conference Thurs. day evening.
 As the miners already have. agreed tc two shilling reduction, it is considered that there are good prospects the coming week will see settlement of the dis. pute.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-28
SUSPICIOUS ABOUT SOME
 RECENT DISASTERS AT SEA

London, April 27.-Cases of ships be- ing lost at sea have become so numerous during the past four or five months that the marine insurance agencies here are instituting investigations into the circun- stances of these disasters" These cover some cases in which the full claims have already, been. paid; in other cases they have resulted in the holding up of insur- ance payments pending inquiries, while still other cases. it is declared in, insur- ance circles, likely wifi end in criminal proceedings.
 The most suspicious circumstances at- tending many recent sinkings. the under writers declare have been their almost unfailing occurrence within safe reach of land. In underwriting circles it has be- come common remark that never have so many lost ships been known with SC little loss of life. The Spanish and Portu- guese coasts and the Mediterranean have been the Aenes of the majority of recent deathless sAnkings.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-28
TESTIMONY IN SECOND
 TRIAL OF "NIcKr" KRISTEN

Washington. April 27-Testirnony of. fered by the government relating to lar.- cency indictments in New York arainsi some of. the defendants was barred out today at the second trial of Jules ". CNicky) Arnstein and others. charred with eonspiracy to bring stolen securi- t.s into the District of Columbia.
 Through Charles H. Bready. formerly employed in the New York brokeraee of- hce of Sullivan and Company. however, evidence Of the trin Of wilen W. Easter day. one of the accused. to Los Angeles in November. 1918. which the government contends-was in the nature of a, flight. was nut In the records. Bready testthed that Easterday made the trin immediate ly after the arrest of a supposed sssoci- ate of Sullivan and had said he was going away until. this thing blows over"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-28

forward to Ambassador Jusseeand te in- form the United States that the German propositions were unacceptable to. France. It was assumed that M. Jus serand would make this known officially to Mir Hughes tomorrow.
 Dispatches. from Brussels indicated that in Belgium the German offer also was regarded as unsatisfactory. There was no word as to the views of he other interested powers. It was understood. however, that officials did not :; ;ecessar- fly regard as significant the acticn of Great Britain in requesting its represan- tatives in Berlin to inquire informally regarding the new German oifer With a view to making clear the term of years over which the payments would run.
 Administration officers continued to- day their policy of silence with regard to the whole reparations question. It was understood, however, that an ele- ment of the situation which they have under consideration is an ::ntimation from some of the allied governments man offer by the United States would in- volve the American government in some measure of responsibility.
 | It is , believed that the state depart | ment is not ready to accept ehis view of responsibility on its part, provided 'te efforts are confined to a mere transr
 sion of. the communication without en- dorsement of any kind.
 | As only three days remain before the
 date set by the French government fol the beginning of it's move into addi- tional German territory. it is expected that a reply to the German connmuni
 cation will not be long delayed.
 President Harding left Washington to day on. the yackt Mayhower for Hamp | ton Roads to be absent until Friday but it is not thought likely that thi' will serve to delay the American answer
 as it. is understood that the adrninistra tior's plans were agreed upon at thu session of the cabinet Tuesday. Shoult there be any unforeseen developments il
 the, situation the presidere could be
 communicated with readily by radio.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-28
MAKING FIGHT FOR LIQUOR
 ABOARD PASSENGER SHIPS

Washington. April .27.-Sale of Iiouor on passenger steamers of American and foreign registry, beyond the three mile limit would be authorized under bill introduced today by Representative Ed munds, republican. New Jersey
 The. fight for liquor aboard passenger ships engaged in foreign trade was made before the house judiciary cohnittee last session, but the bill never was re- ported. Chairman Benson of the Ship- ping board advocated modification of Nthe law so as to permit American passenger steamers to compete on all fours with torengn vessels not restricted by prohi- bition regulations.
 Failing to get action by Chairman ol- stead's committee MT. Edmunds had his bill referred to the merchant marine committee, of wsich he is the ranking republican member
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-28
FOR UNEMPLOYMENT
 NEXT FALL IN CANADA

Ottawa, April 27-C. G. MacNeil, do- minion secretary- treasurer of the Great War Veterans association, today wrote the government's committee on penesions and establishment, pressing the neces- sity of preparing now for unemployment of staggering proportions" which he de- clared must come next fall
 Quoting department of labor statistics to show continued lay-offs. and stating returned soldiers were suffering from lack of work, MT. MacNeiI continued:
 "Returned soldiers are not petitioning for unemployment doles, except as a last resort to prevent starvation. Returned soldiers believe that, the responsibility rests with yNur committee to recommend the commencement. of enterprises which in. promoting a general revival of indus. trial conditions will provide all with use. full employment"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-28
DEBATE IN REIcHsTAG N
 ON U. S. MEDIATION"

 Berlin. April 27 tBy the A. Po.-In the debate in the reichstag today on the statement made yesterday by Foreign Minister Simons, Herr Reisser, in behalf of the center, the peoples party and the bavarisn party, expressed with heavy heart" agreement with the government in tdkinS the path to secure President Hard ing s mediation which, he said, if ob- tanned, would open a world prospect of peace and untrammeled development.
 The proposals transmitted to Washing ton continued Herr Reisser, hold oiit for us a terrible prospect, but the Ger man people are prepared to carry out scrupulously what 1t is possible to per form, If this attempt also fails. it will 70 down in history that Germany did Nsrytning in her power to obtain peace Tor an exhausted and devastated world. T Former Chancellor Mueller defended pr, simons despite the protest of the national party. and aroused great excitement among the rightists by his vigorous at- .acks against the Pan-Germans
 pr. Helherich, former vice chancellor iaid that his party not only opposed the governments appeal to America but also Inc spirit which prompted it. The peace oT versailles has resulted mercilesgly he declared, through the intervention of s eaan who came to Europe from America bringing trunk filled with the most re. markable ideals regarding the reconstruc. ton of the nations"
 President Wilson," he added, "sol eunly pledged his word, but failed to re- deem single promise. I do not hold the American people responsible for this how ever"
 The governments proposals, continued pr Hel1erich, far exceeded Germany, economic capacity. In Germany's present desperate position there were oaly two alternatives, either. unconditional surren der or submission to further coercion aKc humiliation.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-28
PRESIDENT HARDING OFF
 TO REVIEW ATLANTIC FLEET

Washington, April 27-President Hard ing left here late today on the Mayfiower for Hampton Roads, where tomorrow he will review the Atlantic division of the American fleet and later holn a reception aboard the flagship Pennsylvania for the officers of the six:y-ei isnt ships forming the armada.
 The executive was accompanied by Mrs. Harding, his naval and military aides and a party of senators. ell planned to return to Washington early Friday morn ing.
 Secretary Denby, Admiral coontz, chief of naval operations. and members of the house naval committee also left aboard the naval yacht Sylph for Old Point Just before the review begins they will join the presidential party aboard the Mayfiower, and also will attend the re- ception on board the Pennsylvania.
 The president and his party boarded the Mayflower at the Washington navy yard with the plant band playing and the marine guard at attention. The GUS tomary presidential salute of 21 gum was fired.
 This was MT. Aarding's first trip on th' presidential yacht and it will be his frs review of the American naval forces sine, his inauguration.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-28
PREPARATIONS COMMISSION HOLD
 FOR s1s:. .ssO. .eoo, ,oos GOLD MARKS

Paris. April 27.@The reparations con- mission has fixed 132, oeO, 900 600 gorld marks as the total damages fer which rspsration is due by Germany under Ar ticle 25S. second paragraph, and annax one. part eight of the treaty of Versailles.
 The commissions decision was official ly communicated to Dr. Won Oertzen. of the German war burdens commission, to- night.
 In fixing the total the reparations com mission made necessary deductions from fhs amount of the damages in order to ulow for reftitutions effected or to be Effected in the execution of article PAR and consequently no credit will bs given Germany with respect to such restitu- tons. The commission did not fns,ude m the above amount the further o&liea tieils .neunbent upon Germany bv ly.r- tue of Article 252. ''to make reirrbprse. 'nent .: all sums Belgium borrowed frrro the allied and associated governments m Co November Il. 1918. together with in. terest al the late of five per cent"
 The verbal communication will be cen. hrm=e in writing to the German war bur- tens commission
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-28
TO EXCLUDE CHINESE \ INDUSTRIAL STUDENTS

Washington. April 27.-The labor de- partmeht announced today cancellation of the arrangement with officialsNof the Chi nese Merchants association permitting Chinese industrial students to enter this country. Assistant Secretary Henning said he was informed that this was a scheme to bring in S0,ooo Chinese labor CTS.
 Former Assistant Secretary Post ad- dressed a memorandum to the Chinese Merchants association, New York, and sthers last June. it was said, granting authority to bring Chinese into this coun- try, under bond of $1 900 each, for the purpose of working in industrial plants as students.
 Secretary. Henning said the plan had been repudiated by the Chinese Mer- chants association, officials of which de- clared the arrangement was a scheme tu defraud- the government, and that infor- | nation. had reached them that Chinese were being solicited to come under the authority granted by Mir. Post. ana were being assured that they could remain here forever.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-28
DELAY ACTION FOR FORFEITURE ' OF BONDS OF BIG BILL HAYWOOD

Chicago, April 27.-The government is withholding action towards the forfeiture of the bonds of William D. Haywood, l. w. W. leader, who is believed to bA in Russia, bending receipt of a cablegram from Haywood himself. which is expected daily. Charles F. Clyne, United States district attorney, said today.
 Friends of Haywood have suggested to federal officials thatShe might be willing to return to this country and serve his twenty-year penitentiary sentence for ob- structing this country's war activities if assured that his bonds would not be for feited. Mir. Clyne' refused to say. how ever, that government officials have agreed to this.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-28

committee. which declared that the pro- posed wage scale and re-classihcation of ships was not acceptable. although changes In working conditions were: Lat CT he said the engineers would not re- cede from the stand they had taken and would not accept a wage reduction.
 Without specifically touching on ths wage question MT. Furuseth. speaking for the sesmen. firemen, cooks and stewards, declared that there had not been time for the men to consult together. He suggested tentative.y that elimination of overtime at sea. but not in port. might be acceptable together with assurances I that American citizens would be given the preference ia improvement. Chairman Benson agreed that there had been some overtime retained. but asserted it should be most carefully guarded 10 avoid abuse.
 The possibility of action by the stesms | ship owners who had sought to affect 20 to 30 per cent wage cnt was sus- gested by Mir. Thompson. The owners. he f said. were prepared to act yesterday, and were ready 10 act tomorrow in the | event Of no agreement was reached foJ | day He said. however, that he would report the result of the proceedings to the association meeting in New York to- morrow.
 | Announcing his call for the meeting q Friday. Chairman Benson said that those who did not come in fair spirit must bear the responsibility fcr the results but that the boards stand on the propos ed basis for a new agreement to re. place the one expiring May first was un. l changed.
 After the meeting. Mir. Brown declars
 ed that the situation was serious and looked like a strike of the engineers, al- though they would probably attend ths Friday conference. In the event thai other unions reached an agreement vith
 the board and the owners, he said, they
 cannot operate the ships without marine N engineers"
 - Some board officials expressed the be-
 lief that while the outlook for an agree
 ment with the engineers was bad. sat.
 isfactory arrangement might be work ed out with the other marine unions and l general shipping strike averted.
 Chairman Benson, however, said th' ? situation was very hopeful" The en ] Eineers he said. would probably corn' l around. but fl. they did not their blco, ! would De on their own heads"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-28
[. s. WITHOUT INFORMATION
 AS To ATTITUDE OF -ALLJEs

Washington, April 27.-(By the A. tl The American government tonight stin was without any oflcial informa- ion as to the attitude of the allied DOW srs with respect to GerTnsny's counter proposals on reparations. Consequently ! reply to the communications received from Berlin yesterday has not been pre- pared. s
 The views of the allied governments ire expected to be transmitted through heir ambassadors here, with whom Sec -etary Hughes conferred yesterday. None of the envoys called at the state department today, but an Associated Press dispatch from Paris this evening announced that instructions had gone