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Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26
Following were Tuesdays rail strike

Following were Tuesdays rail strike developments:
 Chicago; Labor board suggests to roads that they temporarily postpone seek ing further wage cuts because the dock ct Is so full that a decision could not be rendered before July, 1922, but roads de- clare themselves "powerless to take any other position" than their present one. Board announced rules and working con- ditions will be settled before any wage reduction petitionE are considered.
 Rail executives meet to discuss strike situotion and labor board hearing which begins today.
 Washington: Attorney General Daugh- orty and District attorneys from New York. Cleveland, Buffalo Indianapolis and Chicago, complete plans flor trans portaton of people who travel and trans portation of food and fuer' in the event of strike
 Cleveland Warren S. Stone, head oi the engineers, announces he has instruct ed his chairmen they need not attend to- -norrow's labor board hearing at Chicago saying the board has misunderstood their authority and will not want them when the situation is explained.
 W s. Carter, president of the fremer and enginemen, in a statement declares press reports indicate the whole power of the administration is to be used tt defeat the strike" and that there seem! 10 be no disposition on the part of any one 10 bring an equitable adjustment
 Big five union chiefs ask Wake D. Hines. former director general O railroads. 10 act as their counsel il dealing with labor board, but he de c,ires.
 Cincinnati: Railway clerks will giv massive assistance" to proposed walk out by refusing to do other than thei own work during it. Train dispatching or ders will not be handled by the clerks b. telephone Of telegraphers carry out thei plans to strike.
 Houston International and Grea Northern strike situation unchanged; flu passenger and part freight service bein operated under armed guards althoug strikes maintain hands off policy.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26
MOTION DENIED IN THE
 STILLMAN DIVORCE CASE

Poughkeepsie, N. Y, Oct. 25.-supreme Court Justice~ Morschauser today at White Plains denied the motion of John E. Mack guardian ad litem for Guy Still man, to bring al lthe heirs of the late James Stillman and of James A. Still man into the divorce action against Mrs, Anne U Stillman.
 Mir. Mack made the motion for the pur- pose he said, of protecting the interests of Guy in the future. Justice Morschaus- CT in giving his decision said he believed the interests of the child would be prou- | erly safeguarded if Mrs. Stillman should win the divorce action.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26
RAILROAD UNION CHIEFS
 PREPARE FOR LEGAL BATTLE

Cleveland, Oct 25 tBy the A. P.).-l That the big five" railroad transporta- l ton organization chiefs are expecting a i legal battle when they appear before the United States railroad labor board to- morrow in Chicago was indicated today,I when they sought to retain Walker D. Hines, >ormer director genera lof rail. roads. to handle legal phases which might develop. Mr. Hines informed the brotherhood executives that he was not in a position" to represent them and re- turned 10 New York tonight.
 Mir. Hines declined to make any gen. eral comment on the situation or to dis cuss any specific points.
 Unless the railroad labor board has changed it's attitude concerning the ne- cessity of general chairmen of the five labor organizations appearing at the Chi cago meeting, it is anticipated that one of the first legal squabbles to be decided will be on the action of Warren s. Stone, president of the Brotherhood of Locomo- live Engineers. in notifying his general chairmCn they need not answer the labor boards citation. Mir. Stone announced tonight that only himself and six grand oilers. in whom the authority of the or ganizs- ion is vested. will attend the con- ference
 Referring to conflicting reports in toieErams exchanged between Chairman R. NJ. C. Barton of the railroad labor board and President Stone, regarding the necessity of general chairman of the b-otherhoods being required to attend the Chicago hearings, Mir. Stone tonight said:
 My chairmen are scattered all over the country from Maine to California and it would ne impossible for me to get them to Chicago in time for the opening of the hearings"
 When asked how long he and his grand officers expected to remain in Chicago. Mir. Stone replied that he could not answer. adding that no arrange ments had been made for the return trip.
 Other brotherhood chiefs would not in- dicate whether their general chairmen would be present, excepting W. G. Lee president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, who has ordered the approxi- mately 200 general chairmen and grand officers of his organiza tion to be present and wit hwhom he will confer in Chicago tomorrow morning, previous to meeting the labor boarC. It is understood tha the other chiefs and their officers vii confer separately preliminary to thu board meeting.
 In a statement issued today, W. S Carter, president of the Brotherhood O Locomotive Bremen and Enginemen said the men are determined to peace fully leave the service of the railroads until a satisfactory adjustment has beel reached"
 Mir. Carter also stated that eff pres reports are to be taken at their fac value, the whole power of the admins tration is going to be used to defeat tn strike of the employees" adding Not on word comes through the press that an influence is being used upon the railroa corporations"
 The five chiefs held two conference today and discussed final plans for thei appearance before the railroad labo board and left late tonight for Chicago
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26
HOUSE ACCEPTS THE
 INVITATION OF BRAZIL

Washington, Oct. 25.-The touse late today passed in amended form the senate resolution accepting Brazil's invitation to the United States to participate in an in- ternational exposition at Rio De Janeiro next year and authorizing an appropria- tion of one million dollars for an exhibit
 Favorable action on the resolution had previously been taken by the senate, but an agreement must now be reached in conference on several points of differ ence, particularly as to house provision limiting the salaries of a commissioner ! general to s15,000 and three commissions CTS to $7,500 each annually. Two other | commissioners will be appointed to serve without pay. The senate would not limit | the salaries.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26
SWITZERLAND WILL NOT PERMIT RETURN OF CHARLES

Geneva, Oct. 25 CBy the A P.).-For- mer Emperor Charles and ex-Empress Zita have worn out their welcome in Switzerland.
 Never will they be permitted to return to this country" declared President Schulthess to The Associated Press to- day land if they should return by air plane, as they left. then we should arrest, intern and finally exile them. Charles must understand that the doors of Switz- erland are definitely closed to him."
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26
WOMAN MISSING FROM
 COLONIAL LINER CAMBRIDGE

Pawtucket, R.. l., Oct. 25.-Miss Eloise Hopffgarten, 25 years of age, whose home is in Florida. was missing from her stateroom on the Cononial liner Cam bridge when the steamer docked at New York today, according to word received by friends here. The young woman was employed :s a stenographer. When she left her Jrk last night she sald noun ing about her intended visit to New York, but telephoned friends that sne would he home within ar hour after leav- ing the office. Miss Hopffgarten wa emnloved in one of the government of' fees until recently.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26
MISSING S. N. E. T. EMPLoYE
 SURRENDERS TO SOLICE

Waterbury, Oct. 25.-Fred Ford, 24, an employe of the local exchange of the Southern New England Telephone com pany, who disappeared on Oct. 13 with S1,000 of the companys money and sev- eral checks. surrendered himself at po- lice headquarters here today and turned over $700 to the authorities as the re- mainder of the loo~ ~5rd's only excuse for running away with the money was that he had drank four glasses of cider on the day of the theft and did not know what he was doing. He is locked up in default of $500 bonds on a charge of embezzlement, The prisoner is married and has one child
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26
HAPsBURGs TO BE EXPELLED
 FLOM SWITZERLAND

Berne, Oct. 25 (By the A. P1.-The end of October has been fixed as the time limit for the departure from Switz- erland of about eighty persons belonging to the household of former EnneroT Charles and members of the Hapsbure family the Swiss government has decided to expel from the country. There will be allowed to remain in Switzerland only those persons necessary to care for the children of Charles and Zita, who are at Hertonstein.
 Among the members of the Hapsburs family in Switzerland are the mother mother-in-law and aunt of Charles. ADD STORM z
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26
LEGLEss BODY IDENTIFIED
 AS MRS. BERTHA BECKER

New York, Oct. 25.-Mrs. Elizabeth Richard of Jersey City today identified the legless body of woman found Sat urday in a pool in Long Island City as that of Bertha Baker or Becker, who lived with her two years ago. design of the German iron cross and the initials "B. B." had been tattoed on her right leg above the knee, Mrs. Richard told the po- lice, and she thought this might have been though why the legs had been sev- cred.
 Mrs. Richard said the girl had come tc America from Cologne, Germany. She appeared at her house in company with her husband and baby, and asked fol lodging, Mrs Richard said. The man was boatplan.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26
NATIONAL DEBT OF
 FRANCE INCREASING

Paris. Oct. 25.-CBy the A. P.)- Frances national degt vii lamount to 320. 900 100000 francs by the end of this year, M. Lcroix, chairman of the senate finance committee. today told that body at It's opening session. "At present." he said, "the interest amounts to 14, 1000. .000.- | O0e. .00O.000."
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26
MIDDLETowN ASYLUM
 IS 600 OvERCRoWDED

Hartford, Oct 25-Dr Floyd 0. Hav- Hand, superintendent of the Connecticut Hospital for the Insane at Middletown, told the state board of control today that the institution now has 500 more pa tients than it's facilities warrant. Be- cause of the crowded conditions patients have been refused admission, he said, and in many instances sheriffs have left tReir charges in the railways and de- parted.
 pr. Haviland's statements were made during a discussion of plans for a new reception building at the Middletown in- stitution for which S325,0OQ was appro- priated by the general assembly. Former Governor Weeks recommended that the construction work be started at once in. stead of waiting until next year.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26
YOUTH KILLED WHEN
 TRUCK STRUCK Bl 6CLE

Greenwich, Oct 25-Theodore Teufel, Is, son of NFs. and Mrs. Fred Teufel, was killed today when. the bicycle on which he was riding was struck by a motor truck from Conyer Manor, the estate of the late E. c. Converse. Teufel was messenger for the Western Union Tele- graph company, and was going over up per North street, about three miles from the center, when struck Willis Guy, driver of the truck. was held in S5,O00 until Coroner Phelan makes an inquiry.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26
CARRIERS PoWERLEss TO
 CHANGE POSITION, THEY SAY

Chicago. Oct. 25 (by the A. P.)-The United States Railroad Labor Board to- sa=--turned to the railroads in it's at iem1ts to avert the rail strike scheduled Tor October 30, suggesting that the roads temporarily postpone seeking further wage reductions because the boards docket was so crowded a wage decis- Ion coud not be rendered before July 1922. The carriers, however, informed the board that they were 'Dowerless to take any other position" than their pres en: one.
 In a formal statement the board in- formed the carriers that it would not consider any petitions for wage cuts un- ul the questions of rules and working conditions. now before it, were fully set He'd.
 The board then unofficially let the car
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26
TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR
 REcoNsTRUCTING LEv1ATHAN

Washington, Oct. 25-Bids for recon str11ctir.. the Leviathan will be asked for bv tho shipping board on Oct. 31, it was announced, today by President Powell Of the Emergency Fleet. corporation Bid ders will be given sixty days in which to prepare their bids. The largest single item is expected to be for conversion Of the ship into an oil burner, at an estl- mated cost of about s1,25o.0oo. It has been said that one year will be required for the completion of the work of recon ditinning
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26
MIDDLETOWN WOMAN KILLED BY HER HUsRA%D

Middletown. Oct. 25.-Mrs. Nellie Har- rison, aged 27, mother of three chil- dren, who are in the county home was shot and killed by her husband. Fred erick, early today. The latter shot him self and may not live. Harrison had been patient in a tuberculosis hospital at Hartford. He came hare yesterday ana saw his wife who declined to live with him. He appeared at her boarding house early today, and after conversation shot her and himself Medical Examiner Calef said that he believed the deed was actuated by jealousy.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26
NOTICE OF APPEAL FILED
 IN SCHUTTE MURDER CASE

Middletown, Conn, Oct. 25-Notica of an appeal to the Connecticut supreme court in the case of Emil Schutte who was found guilty by jury of the mur- der of Joseph. Nary and Jacob Ball. was filed in the superior court late to- day by his counsel, Gustaf R Carlson.
 The action of Schutte's counsel came 2 few hours after Judge Maltbie had sen tenced Schutte to be hanged on Anril 10 next. Schutte was taken to the state prison, at Wethersfeld after the sen tence was pronounced
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26
STANDARD DISCOUNT RATES BY FEDERAL RESERVE BANKS

Washington, Oct. 26.-Formt Iation of a general policy regarding rates of dis count by federal reserve banks from
 which there would be no divergence ex- cept in unusual or emergency cases, seems desirable, Governor Harding of
 the Federal Reserve Board, declared to- day in an address at the joint confer ence of the board with federal reserve agents and governors of reserve banks.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26
NEGRO KILLED IN BATTLE
 WITH BALTIMORE POLICE

Baltimore, Md, Oct. 25.-A negro was killed in battle with Baltimore police at Humphrey Station. suburb of this city, late tonight. following a threatened race riot The riot was precipitated by an assault upon white girl by a ne- gro. At late hour a band of negroes were in a house, surrounded by police
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26
STORM CAUSED DAMAGE
 APPRoxIMAT1NG s1.ooo. 900

Jacksonville, Fla. Oct. 25.-At mid night tonight the tropical hurricane which entered the state at Tampa this morn ing and spread northeastward across the state, causing loss of property and ,crops estimated at Approximately one million dollars, was apparently attain ing its maximum velocity in the vicinity of Jacksonville
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26
STORM IN EFFECT OFF
 SOUTH ATLANTIC COAST

Washington, Oct. 25.-The weather bureau tonight announced that the trop- ical storm which is in effect off the south Atlantic coast was moving inland at>last reports and was heading for the north east corner of Florida between Jackson vile and Titusville The bureau was without late reports from the flooded areas near Tampa, the last advices hav- ing been received about noon today.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26
PROSPECT OF BIZ RAILROAD i STRIKE IS GROWING REMOTE E

Labor Board Announces No Petitions For Further Wage Cuts Will be Considered Until the Question of Rules and Working Conditions Have Been Settled Decision Hot Probable For Six Months More-In Reply to the Labor Board the Carriers Have Declared They Are Powerless Take Any Other Position" Than the Pres ent One in the Matter of Wage Reductions.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26
WEST HAVEN FIRI~MAN
 IS CHARGED WITH ARSON

New Haven, Oct. 25.-Casper Stocker, member of the West Haven fire de- partment, V as arrested by state police today on charge of arson. He wxs locked up in default of 2,500 bonds. It Is alleged that he set fire on October 10 to a public garat'e which he. owns in West Haven,
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26
DIR, ". A. HADLEY. ON TRIAL
 FOR MURDERING HIS WIFE

Richmond, Va, Oct. 25.-Dr Wilmarth Amos Hadley, former army surgeon, was placed on triel here today on the charge of murdering his wife, Mrs Sue Kathleen Tinsley Hadley, whose body with wire fastened around it, was found in James river December 30, 1918.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26
POLAND AND DANZIG
 SIGN POLITICAL TREATY

economic treaty between Poland and the government of Danzig was signed today by high commissioners representing both principals. They exprlssed the be- lief that this would mark the beginning lof prosperity and mutual understanding.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26
HOUSE HAS BEEN ASKED TO
 EXPE[ b[ANTON IF TEXAS

Tense Moment in the House Republican Leader Monds Read the Request-Member is Charged With Having Caused to be Printed in the Congressional Record an Obscene and Unprintable Affidavit Which Related to Row in the Government Printing Office-Matter Was Put Over For Action Thursday
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26

United states labor board says average daily rate of pay of all grades of railroad workers totals s4.54 as compared with an average of $2,S7 in 1917.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26

The synod of the Episcopal province of New England opened it's annual two days session in Providence with nearly 75 mer4 4bers in attendance.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26

Receivers were appointed in the super. for court for the Touraine Company, con. fectiopery manufacturers, Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26

Railroad companies are not liable for damages caused while operated by the railroad administration.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26

After six months idleness moro than 1000 men returned to work when 500 ovens of the Prick Coal Co. resumed op- eration.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26

William E. Crow, appointed to succeed the late Senator Knox of Pennsylvania, to )k his seat in the senate.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26

Eighty-two boxes of gold was part of the cargo of La Lorraine which arrived at New York. The gold valued at s2,- 750000 is consigned to New York banks
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26
BRIEF TELECRAMS

Approximately 5000 licenses for game shooting were issued in the Province of Manitoba.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26

An important success by the Spanish troops in Morocco-the occupation of Mount Arruit-was announced in an of fcial comminque.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26

Persons paying federal taxes under protest cannot bring proceedings to recov- CT such taxes against a successor of the collector to whom the taxes were paid.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26

Courtland P. Dixon of New York city, formerly associated with A. Barton Hep burn, and wei known in financial circles, died at Ridgefeld of heart trouble.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26

Moorish eontingents which bombarded Spanish positions in the sector of Tigui- sas Gomara and Magab Sunday morning were repulsed.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26

Six employees and a customer of the Hodiamont bank outside of St. Louis city limits, were compelled to lie face down ward while four bandits robbed the bank of S7O0O
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26

Major General George W. Goetha1s, U. s. A. retired, was selected to be com mander in chief fan emergency supply system for the Metropolitan area of New York in the event of a railroad strike at a meeting of federal state and army of ficials.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26

Zeke Anderson, mountaineer of Elkhorn City, in Pike County, Ky, who escaped from the Rock Castle convict road camp last spring, went home and made crop so his family would have food next winter Yesterday he gave him self up at the state reformatory.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26

A. J. BaIfour. with other members of the British delegation to the Washington conference. have booked passage for the United States on the steamship Empress of France, sailing Nov. 2.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26

An attempt to organize conference on the limitation of ornaments among Eng fish colleges similar to that to be held in Princeton on Wednesday, will be made shortly
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-26

The town council of Zurich, Switzer- land, decided to profit by the easy money market terms in Switzerland and float an internal loan from Swiss banks for the purpose of redeeming the loan of s6,o00,- 900 obtained from American financiers last October. =
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-29

day night Rev. Lepper will begin
protracted meeting. Everybody
welcome.
The Farmers institute committee
is planning to hold an institute here
some time In January. Watch for
date.
Herbert Taylor of Clarksburg, w.
Va, and Herschel Taylor of Durant
spent Christmas with their parents
Geo. Taylor and wife.
Program for Triadelpfia Grange
Jan. z, l p. M: Song; roll call
Who was or is the greatest woman
in all history? Answer briefly; Why
Is Grange meeting an ideal social
gathering, Mrs. L. B. Woodward
and w. A. Torbert: What saw and
learned at State Grange; how were
sisters dressed; what kind of hats.
and did any of the sisters make
goo goo" eyes at Brother Massey,
Maude Gordon; What important
laws were passed and were any un-
desirable laws repealed; What you
saw and heard. and a little more, at
State Grange, H. w. Gordon and c..
II. Massey: song, Fern Martin;
talks by Brothers Aler and New
man, selecting their own subjects;
select reading, Clare Aler and Mary
Garrett: neighborhood locals con-
tinued, Fern Martin and Lulu New
man
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-29

thington spent Christmas with their
friends, and parents.
Ed Embree and sons Clair and
william came home Friday to
spend Christmas. They have been
working in the oil fields Of Ken
lucky.
The heavy rain that fell here Fri
day and Friday night put Wolf
creek out of banks and the mail
could not leave here until about
noon Saturday.
Miss Lenore Lemon from Cool
vile is here visiting her mother
Mrs Dean Bachelor.
Clarence Michener and family of
Frazeysburg spent Christmas with
his mother here.
Russell NORM was caller here
last Monday.
Mrs. Fred Brown and children
spent Christmas with her daughter
Mrs. Oscar Taylor.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. T. Armstrong
and daughter Margaret spent
Christmas at Glen Goddard's and
enjoyed a duck roast.
The Christmas entertainment
held at the M. e. church here Sun
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-29
KNOXVILLE

The Christmas entertainment
held here Christmas eve was large
ly attended considering the bad
weather. Santa arrived on time
with a fine treat for the children.
The Unionville Sunday school
gave an oyster supper at the l. o. o.
F.. hall Christmas. There were
about 40 present. This number in
cluded nearly all the members en-
rolled. Get enrolled and attend the
next supper. Don't fail to be there
next Sunday at 2 p. m.
Don't forget the parent-teachers'
meeting at the high school building
on Thursday night, Jan. S, at
o'clock. Special music and good
program.
The following persons enjoyed a
turkey dinner Christmas day at the
home of c.. A. Stegner and wife:
| Ludwig Stegner, Ed Stegner and
wife and son Richard. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lew Buchanan, Mr.. and Mrs. Don
aid Buchanan and H. G.. Allen and
family.
Miss Joy Barnes is spending the
week with her sister Mrs. D. G.
Betz Of Newark.
/ Miss Marie Carroll, who has been
spending a few days with her par
ents at Millgrove returned to her
home in Cleveland Monday.
The following were the dinner
guests Christmas at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. T. G. Wilson: VIM. Lindi-
more and son Howard, I. r. Barnes
and family.
L. B. Adrean was business visi-
tor at McConnelsville Monday.
The Unionville schools adjourned
last Friday for a weeks vacation.
Margaret Chappalear snent Christ
mas with Miss Lydia Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Walker and
daughter Hone were the Sunday
guests Of John Wells and wife.
>Meigs creek was the highest on
last Saturday since the 1913 food.
=. A. Barnes lost about 1900 feet of
lumber.
Rev. Williams attended the
Christmas exercises and was the
guest of Supt. w. o. Barnes and
wife while here.
The men who are working on the
saw mill are boarding at the home
of L. B. Adrean.