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Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-14
ARMY AIRMEN SINK
 FORMER GERMAN WARSHIF

On Board U. S.. s. Delaware. off the Virginia Capes, July 13.-(By the A. P.) Army airmen accounted today for the former German destroyer G-1O2, in what was regarded by army and navy officers as one of the greatest spectacles n the history cf the American air service.
 Thirty-fsve army planes and three bl-mps came eighty miles 10 sea from Langley field 60 participate in the opera tions. demonstrating, army men said, the ability Of this arm of the national de- fense forces to go out and meet an enemy feet approa aching the coast All except two of the aircraft returned safely to the bases and the crew of those two were rescued by naval vessels after the planes had been forced down to the water
 This. the third phase of the joint army and navy bombing tests, was strictly an army show" Twenty-four of the air craft that put out from shore took direct part in the attack, launching S4 bombs, twenty of which found their target. Sev- enteen hits were made with 25 pound bombs dropped by 10 pursuit planes, but apparently did little damage. The other ihree hits were scored with three hun dred Dounders and they sent the 1e- stroyer down to join the former German submarine U-117, sunk by naval aviatoTs three weeks ago.
 The first of the big bombs to find the mark struck the G-1O2's bridge carrying part of H away and blowing out the for ward smokestack. The second-dropped by the same plane, the 18th of the Mar tin bombers in the second attacking squadron of 14-struck the starboard side of the destroyer near the water line as she rolled in a heavy swell and tore away part of her plating above and be- low the water.
 These two hits were scored at 1920 z m., fifty minutes after the first attack was started. The once enemy craft im- mediately began to settle by the bow and in five minutes her fo'castle deck was nearly awash. It was apparent, however Co navy and army officers on the Della ware the official observation ship that the G-102 had not received her death blow as she ceased to settle, awaiting the final hit
 This came In 20 minutes. the 4o5h bomT dropped by the Martin planes which had reformed and returned to tht attack striking flush on the deck just forward of amidshfps. In a few seconds the dest-oyer's bow was under and sl, settled rapidly her stern rising high ir the air besore she slid under the surface of the sea. a minute after the third hit
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-14
LONDON LOOKS TO
 JAPANESE ACCEPTANCE

London, July 13 (By the A. P.)--Word has not yet reached London whether Ja pan has accepted President Harding's
 invitation to a conference for the limita- ton of armaments, but there is little coming. The view of the Japanese em- bassy officials is that necessary formal ities at Tokio. with reference to the in vItation has delayed the reply.
 The personal attacks which have been made in some quarters on Premier Lloyd-George and Lord Curzon in con- nection with their possible visit to Wash ington are generally depreciated. but they have given rise to a discussion as to whether on general grounds it would be advisable for the prime minister to rep resent Great Britain
 The idea is that if the armaments con ference materializes, it's sessions would be prolonged, which would keep the va rious premieTs from their duties in Flu 1 rope for too lengthy period.
 The impression has gained ground here that President Harding conten- ! plates two separate conferences, and the advocates of non-hurried negotiations point to the example of the president who will leave the conference to Secre- tary of State Hughes after it's formal inauguration, as one for the European premiers to follow
 The Westminster Gazette representa-. this view, says:
 We do not want to sec the supren; council transfer it's battle-ground from
 Europe to America"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-14

Washington, July 1S, - Additional pledges of cooperation reached Wash ington from several quarters today in re- sponse to President Hsrding's proposal for an international conference on limi- tation of aImaments and other world problems.
 Definite acceptances of the presidents invitation 10 participate were received at the state department during the day from Great Britain and Italy, while in- formal advices came to official circles here that favorable reply from China might be expected in the near future. At the same tiIne it became known that much sympathetic interest had been manifested informally by several gov- enments who do not expect to have seats in the conference.
 France. having previously expressed her willingness to take part, the only invited power from which no sort of an expression had been received tonight was Japan. Administration officials were confident Of an acceptance from the To- kio government however, and in Japan ese quarters here it was indicated that the delay undoubtedly was due to the formalities of consultation among vari- ous branches of the Japanese govern ment which are necessary In the decis- ion of an important public question.
 State department otfi9als would not re- veal whether any formal communications on the subject had been received from governments not invited to participate although it was understood that no ad- vice of an adverse nature, at least had reached the department from abroad. Sc far as 10 the reports here indicate. sen timent abroad is content with the pres ident's decision to have the membership of the conference limited to the big five powers and China.
 Press despatches indicating that some British statesmen desired to have the prelininaries of the conference held 1T London were not taken seriously either in British quarters here or by official, Of the administration. It was pointed out that the British government had ac uente1 definitely the presidents proposa for holding the meeting here and tha # later qualification from London was scarcely 10 be expected after the discus sion had reached such a positive stage.
 Among high American officials there ras manifest a strong sentiment that the whole conference should be held here both on account of the facility of busi- noes such n plan would make possible and because of q feeling that America wss entitled to hA the host since she haC initiated the movement and issued tn
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-14
CABIN PASSENGERS
 HELD UP AS ALIENS

New York. July s.-Immigration re- strictlons, limiting the number of aliens permitted to land in this country in a given month, caused considerable delay and inconvenience today to cabin pas- sengers arriving on three large liners from Great Britain and Denmark.
 On the British liner Mauretania, 23 first and 130 second class out of total of 607 were held on board because the books of the immigration officials show ed that the number permitted to land in July had been reached. James M. Barnes, golf professional, was among those temporarily detained. He was re- leased on instructions from Washington, when it was shown that he had lived here for 1e years and had taken first papers of citizenship.
 On the Olympic nine first cabin pas sengers and 100 in the second cabin were held. It was announced that many of the latter probrbly would be released l later.
 On the steamer Hellig Olav from Co penhagen, it was found that the regula- i tions required the detention of 45 of her second cabin passengers, the majority Of whom were from oPland. How many third class passengers will be held on these liners will not be known tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-14
MRS. KABER BREAKS
 DOWN IN COURTROOM

Cleveland, July 13-Whether the trial of Mrs. Eva Catherine Kaber on a charge of murdering her husband, Daniel F. ka- Der, will be resumed tomorrow morning, following it's interruption today on ac- count of Mrs. kaker breaking under the strain, may depend upon the report at that time of two physicians who made an examination of the accused woman to- night.
 Should the report of the physicians be that Mrs. kaber is physically unable to be present in the courtroom, as required by law, Judge Maurice Beron has not in- dicated whether he Will adjourn court from day to day until SSe is recovered, or whether some othe- action may be taken.
 Decision to has5 Mrs. kaber's physical condition inquired into was made by Prosecutor Stanton aitac tlss court had advised him that he would net proceed with the trial until satisfied Mrs. Kaber was conscious of things transpiring in the courtroom,
 By reason Fof the interruptions. only one defense witness was examined. He was Charles Brickel brother of Mrs Kaber. Her fainting spells came while ne was being subjected to a gruelling cross examination by Assistant County Prosecutor James A. Cassidy. The first fainting spell, which came soon after court convened in the morning. was ac- companied by hysterical screaming NS.ich threw the women spectators almost into a state of panic. She was carried from the courtroom and was not revived for about half an hour. Judge Bernon then ordered a recess until afternoon, when the other fainting attacks came. The third came when she had been only par tially revived from the second. Court then was adjourned until tomorrow morning
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-14
! Democrats h
 | Hgh Tariff Rates
Claim 'Prohibitive Rates" Drawn up by Republicans in Fordney Fill Will Ruin Shipping.

Washington, July 1S.-The house ran under high pressure today and at a ses- sion tonight in it's consideration of the Fordney tariff bill in anticipation of the concluding of general debate on the measure tomorrow Arguments for and than dozen members during the day. while others added to the volume of de- bate at tonight's session.
 Outstanding in the days discussion was defense of the bill by Representa- tive Green of Iowa, ranking republican on the ways and means committee, who contended that it would not result in a reduction of American trade, and a crit icism of several of it's provisions by Representative Carew of New York, a democratic member of the committee.
 Mir. Carew attacked the American val uation policy embodied in the bill and also departed from discussion of the bills details to declare that the country's in terest in the tariff was tagging to the point where it no longer regarded con GreSsional action on the measure in a se- rious manner
 Representative Hawley of Oregon, an- | other republican member of the commit 1 tee, discussed the benefits which, he s~ |. would accrue to the farmers through lne | agricultural schedule. He read statistics 1 to show that eighty thousand farmers had left the land in the last decade and l inquired whether it was not time to leI them know that the government was in- l terested in their problems.
 1 The possible effect the rates would have on the war-built merchant marine was touched on by several democrats ! Representative kincheloe of Kentucky | especially inQuiring whether the repub- | lican party was going "to kill the fleet again"
 No ships could continue in operation il | they were able to handle cargoes only outbound he contended, adding that tht
 prohibitive rates" drawn by the repub llcans would have that result.
 The republicans were also taken tt task by Representative Huddleston o Alabama for what he described as willingness on their part to open tn treasury 10 the railroads again"
 The party leaders. he declared, ap peared not to be content with the raid allowed by the transportation act" an would not refuse the unlimited demand which the railroads now are making
 We have the spectacle" he continued "of the president practically directing tn senate not to pass the soldier bonus bil We will also have the spectacle, if tn party follows the White House direction of giving not one cent to the soldiers, bu millions to the railroads
 By working until a late hour tonigh the house cut deeply into the list of mem
 bers eager to have their say on the tariff Most of the talk was about it's politics
 effect on the country.
 Chairman Fordney and Representativ
 Garner of Texas, in charge of time allo
 ment, said they hoped 10 give eVerybod
 a chance to speak before general deba1
 ends at midnight tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-14
New Haven JitneV 
 Men Seek Injunction
Will Ask Court Order to Pre- vent Interference With the Operation of Their Buses ron Routes Now in Use.

New Haven, July 13.-Counsel for jit- ney bus owners in New Haven and Vic;n- ity tonight announced that they would appear before Judge John E. keeer in the superior court in Bridgeport tomor- row and ask for a temporary injunction rtsertaining the city of New Haven, the State of Connecticut, the town of West Haven and the Connecticut company from interfering with the operation cf 'jitney buses on routes now in use in this city and to adjacent towns.
 The statement of the lawyers followed an announcement from Chief of Police Philip T. Smith today that he had issued orders for the arrest on Friday of ail I5itne1 ldriyers operating mac. c.sines On routes for which permits were not issued by the public Utilities commission or Connecticut.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-14

invitations. I; was apparent also that
 converting of the meeting on American
 soil would be reckoned here as giving
 the administration an opportunity better
 10 keep in touch with the pulse of Amer ican public opinion and more easily to marshal public sympathy and support for
 the efforts of the negotiators.
 It was indicated that so far no effort had been made to determine which of the two big subjects to be discussed, linn itation of armaments and the Pacific situation. would be taken up first. It
 was pointed out that the delegates might very naturally find it advisable to arrive
 at an agreement on the sltrstions threat ening international friction before they i turned attention to armament reduction but at the same time it was emphasized
 that the decision as to order of busi- ness and other details must rest with
 the delegates themselves.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-14
AMERICAN TOBACCO co.
 DECLARES SPECIAL DIVIDEND

New York, July 13-The American Tobacco company today declared spe- cial dividend of 3-4 per cent. on its common and class B stock. The dividend is payable at par in the capital stock of the Mengel company. Inc, the stock of that company held in the American To- bacco company.
 Declaration of this dividend is not ex- pected to interfere with the regular cash dividends. The distribution was made necessary by terms of new contracts en- tered into by the Mengel company, which manufactures boxes for the G1acco in- dustry, with tobacco manufacturers, it was said
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-14
IRISH SENATE THANKS
 KING FOR BELFAST SPEECH

Dublin, July 1s .CBy the A. P.)-Ten members of the senate and only two members of the lower house attended oo- days session of the southern Irish par liament.
 The lower house adjourned until This majesty shall be pleased to declare his gracious will' while the senate passed a resolution of thanks to King George for his Belfast speech, which made the present situation in Ireland possible" :.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-14
WASHINGTON LOOKS FOR
 JAPANESE ACCEPT TANCE

Administration Officials Confident Tokio Government Will Line Up With Other World Powers on Proposal For International Conference on Limitation of Amamerts- Indications Are That Favorable Reply From China May be Expected in Near Future-Foreign Sentiment Alp pears Content With President Hardings Decision Ito Have Conference Membership Limited to the Five Big Powers and China.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-14
NEW BRITAIN DRIVER
 APPEALS P. U. DECISION

Hartford, July 1S.-The constitution. ality of the recently enacted state law which gives the public utilities commits sion Jurisdiction over jitney buses was attacked today in al appeal filed with the superior court of Hartford county by counsel for Edward P. French, of New Britain. The public utilities commission recently denied the application of French to operate buses on five routes.
 The appeal suit which is retunable the first Tuesday in September, charges that the state jitney law violates the 14th amendment to the U. S. Constitution as 1t denies to jitney men equal protection of the laws"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-14
WATERBURY DRIVERS WILL
 DEFY JITNEY LAW


 Waterbury, July 13.-All local jitney men whose applications for franchises have been denied by the public utilities commission have given notice of their in- tention of continuing operating on Fri day. They have engaged counsel and
 intend filing appeals in the superior
 court on that date. Superintendent G. Nj. Beach of the local police has an nounced his intention of arresting anyone operating on that date who has not a 1 license from the commission. The jit- neymen claim that the filing of an appeal automatically acts as stay of execu- tion and the police cannot arrest them legally if they have filed such an ap- peal.
 Jitneys operating to the "Scoville" i section will not be interested by the po- lice on that date, but may continue op- 1 erating until the public utilities commis- ! sion gives decision on their applications 1 for franchises, which will be heard by 1 the commission on July 20.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-14
MAY PROVIDE WEATHER
 REPORTS FOR AIRNEN

Washington. July 13.-The joint army navy aeronautical board which Is headed by Major General Charles T. Menoher chief of the army air service was called upon by Secretary Weeks 10 consider the advisability of establishing a weather reTort from the bureau for the air ser vice of the United States. At the same time the secretary referred to the board the report submitted from the inspector generals department on the crash of the big army ambulance plane which fell during a violent storm near Morgantown, Md. killing all seven of its passengers.
 The report said steps should be taken to install a system for interchange of weather conditions and weather forecasts. between flying fields maintained by the various services. including army. navy, mail service and coast guard service.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-14
SENATE ID VOTE FRIDAY ON NRECOMM|TTAL IF BONUS

Leaders of Both Factions Agreed That Result of Tooos Vote Will Mean Postponement of Measwe-President Hardngs Request That Passage of Bonus Bill be Tenn porariIy Held Up is Carrying Great Weight in Senate Democrats Will Seek to Instruct Finance Committee to Report the Bill at Early Date-Senator Hefn Says Republican Intent is to Put the Bill to Sleep Forever
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-14
MURDER CASE GOES

TO JURY TODAY Dedham, Mass, July 1s.-The fate of Niccolai Saceo and Bartolomeo Narsetti on trial for a double murder at South Braintree last year will be placed in in the hands pf the jury tomorrow. Argu- ments were completed tonight and Judge Webster Thayer will deliver his charge on the evidence in the morning.
 Prosecution and defense asked for mo compromise" in the verdict either the de- fendants are guilty of murder in the first degree for a deliberate cold-b ded and vicious payroll robbery and the shooting to death of a paymaster and his guard or they are innocent. The case is. one of identification, both sides declared
 Defense counsel admitted Sacco and Venzetti were draft dodgers when they went to Mexico and that they were rad icals, but argued that these are not is sues in the case Fred H. Moore of Los Angeles, speaking for Sacco asked the jurymen to dismiss from their minds all reference. to the defendants as extremists or foreigners. Jeremiah J. McAnarney for Vensetti asserts the defendants had been arrested because they were radicals He characterized the states case as Him.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-14
Ex-GERMAN EMPEROR
 IGNORES TAX DEMANDS

Doorn July IS CBu the A. P)-The former German emperor is Ignoring the repeated demands for payment of his municipal taxes. on the plea that his stay here is involuntary to which the municipality retorts that it has not the slightest objection to his departure.
 The former ruler Is daily becoming more unpopular; he cannot show himself in the roads without being hooted and jeered. whereas a few months ago he was regarded with pity or indifference
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-14
DENY OPERATION WAS
 DIRECTED BY WIRELESS

Providence, R. l.. July 13.-officers of the tanker Vesta whicd arrived hera last Sunday denied today reports that there had been performed on board the vessel an operation dEeeted from shore by wireless.
 Quatermaster D. McGonigle whose fng- CT ha become infected by a burn, was treated at a loraI hospital and is pro- gressing favprably.
 The radio operator, it is said, without first informing the captain of the vessel, sent out a message asking advice as to treatment of burn and upon receiving the information, obtained some linament from the captains cabin and applied it to Me GIonlgle's finger. For this breach of ship etiquette the radio man has been dis connected" from the Vesta.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-14
DECLINES TO ACCEPT POST
 AS GERMAN AMBASSADOR

Berlin July 13.-(By The A. P.) Pro- lessor Lujo Brentano who has been in- formally considered by the cabinet for appointment as German ambassador to -he United States. has notified the gov srnmsnt he is not available as a candi- date or the post because of his advanced years, the Tageblatt today says 1t learns. Professor Bretnano is at present sc- burning in Florence, Italy,
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-14
NEW HAMPSHIRE STRIKE
 SITUATION REMAINS QUIET

Concord. N. H., July 15-Nationpl Guards who were mobilized here and at Lsconia last night in anticiDation of duty at Franklin will probably be rS- leased tomorrow if the situation at Franklin continued as quiet as it was today.
 Governor Albert O. Brown made this announcement late today after a con- ference with Mayor Whitaker of Frank lin.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-14
ARREST FORMER CLERK
 ON ENTERTAINMENT CHARGE

Boston, July 1S.-Mae Murphy, former ly employed as clerk by the Unitel States Housing Corporation at Quincy. was arrested today on federal warrant charging embezzlen7 of government funds to the amou # 6.279. Federal officers said it was charged that the young woman failed to make proper re- turns fer rents collected.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-14
STATE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES
 ITALY's ACCEPTANCE

Washington. July 15-The state de- partment announced today receipt of Italy's acceptance of President Hard ing's invitation for an international con- ference on disarmament and far eastern questions. French and British accept ances were received yesterday Japan and China remain to heard from.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-14
ENGLISH AUTO PARTY
 FIRED ON IN ITALY

London, July 14.-The Honorable Lucy Katherine Beckett. daughter of the sec- ond Baron Grimthorpe, was wounded and her son James was killed When their automobile was fired on last night near Viterbo. Italy, says a Rome despatch to the London Times.
 Two girl companions and the chauffeur were wounded in the attack, which was made in the belief that the automobile was carrying Fascist.
 despatch to the Times adds that one of the girls in the party was so seriously injured that amputation of a leg was necessary. The government has ordered an inquiry.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-14
SHOT INTENDED FOR
 CAT HITS WOMAN

Methuen, Mass, July 13-A shot in tended by Placido Calvagno for a cat which had been bothering his chickens struck Calvagno's wife Maria today and she was taken to a hospital dangerously wounded. Calvagno was arrested charg- ed with assault with a dangerous weapon and held for hearing later.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-14
MOTOR TUG GOES
 ASHORE AT POINT JUDITH

Newport. R. l.. July 15.-The motor tug Larine B. Shaw with a barge of crushed stone from Forest Island to-Nev York. went on the rocks at Point Judith in the fog early today. The barge foun.i- cred, but the tug foated and came Tn here with pumps and buckets working to keep her ansat. All hands were szv- ed
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-14
TABLED PARAGRAPHS

Several one dollar bills raised to s5t ere discovered in Atlantic City.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-14

score of persons are reported to have been killed as result of collapse of a mercantile establishment at Dax, France. Foundation of the store was undermined as result of fire.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-14

Crown Prince Hirohitc of Japan, who is visiting European coustries, arrived at Rome from France. Plans for his stay include a visit to King Victor Emman- uel and cal, at the Vatican