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Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-20

New Haven. July 19.-Judge Edwin S. Thomas. of the United States district court tonight issued temporary restrain Ing order on a petition of the New York. New Haven and Hartford railroad to pre- vent strikers from interfering with it's employees. porperty and business. The order was asked for by Charles s. Shease. general solicitor of the road, at the home of Judge Thomas in Norwalk.
 The date Of the hearing was set for July % in the United States court at New Haven. when both sides will be given an opportunity to present their yer sion Of the matter. The restraining or der Is directed against all unions or men on strike against the New Haven road.
 John c. Ready. representative of the striking railroad men. was surprised when Informed by an Associated Press corre- spondent that an order of this nature had been asked for and granted He said he had heard nothing about it and refused to comment on the matter until he was further informed as to it's nature.
 In a lengthy statement tonight the company defended it's action, declaring that it wanted the protection of the fed sral courts against violence on the part of the strikers.
 The statement alleges that "slnce aAAN NaElOlH WIOnES nave OEcA committed in violation of the law" and recites a number of alleged acts said to have been committed by the strikers. In some cases, the statement says, strikers have worn masks and threatened em- ployes as they were leaving trains, and that wives of employees had been threat sned- It also asserts that property has been damaged by the strikers.
 The company cannot and will not sub mt" the statement continues. Ito a con hnuznce of these abuses and violations. It's duty is clear to protect to the extent of its ability. not only the passengers and property committed to its care, but also the employees who are engaged in carrying safely such passengers and property.
 NO one denies the right of an employe To quit work for whatever reason seems good 10 him Nobody can force him to 90 to work and nobody has a right to modest him for quitting and the man Eho takes his place has exactly the samo rights The company will use every law iul means to see that those rights are protected. A---
 -It Is for this purpose and to assure Inc employees permanent jobs so long as hey perform suitable service that the company has asked for and obtained the restraining order directetd against those rho have been violating the law.
 The company is deeply sensible of tht tbie and effective efforts of the municipal md state authorities to enforce law ant srder The action which it has taken i, 70 supplement those efforts and to coop srate In every way for the protection o fife and property"
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-20
Britain Arranging to
 Pay Debt to U. 5.
Commission is Proceeding to Washington fo Arrange De- tails of Time and Manner of Payments.

London, July 19 (By the A. P1-- Statements in the house of commons that the, British debt to America would certainly be paid and that. comm $ slon IS proceeding to Washington to ar range the details of time and manner of payment, are believed here to indi- cate an early adjustment of the whole matter of international indebtedness.
 British officials declined to discuss the reports that the German indemnity IS to be reduced to 5e,0o0 900 900 gold marks in return for which, France is to receive the cancellation of her debts to Britain. The placing of Anglo-Amer- lean accounts on detnite footing $ now intimated This has long been held to be the keystone of the whole finan- cial arch so that speedy adjustmnts of other obligations may be expected.
 Treasury officials say that numerous solutions of the Anglo-French debts have been considered. One of them contempiates reduction of the German obligations to pounds sterling 2,50O, ,000,. 900, compared with 6.60O.Oo0,o0 pounds sterling which is the present figure They declare that nothing will be done pending the report of the reparations commission, There has been no sug, gestion that the bankers committee should be reconvened, they said.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-20
NO DETAILS CONCERNING
 EVENTS IN LIMERICK

Dublin, July 1s.-(By The A P.,-- Late tonight no further reliable details concerning events in Limerick had been recenved in Dublin
 According to resident of Limerick who reached Ballinas.oe. however. the position of the Free State forces On Sunday was entirely satisfactory Thrrc had been heavy fighting over the wesk, end, he said, the total casualties on Sa.- urday and Sunday being le persons Kill ed and many wounded The caxualties .nc.uded three civilians and three vol- unteers killed
 Limerick is still cut of from railway and telegraphic communication wit5 Dublin.
 Immediately Limerick is iTberRte1 from the hold of the irregu.ars. it TT expected the government forces wsil make move in the direction of Corn
 Brisk recruiting for the national fo1cs es is said to be proceeding in Limericz Many irregu.ars are reported to be s=- sert:ng and joining the Free StaterE
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-20
QUESTION -s
 TO COME UP SATURDAY.

Paris, July 1s.-CBy The A. P.)-The whole repzrations question will probalSy.- be in suspense until Friday or Szrur- day, when the commission will begin C consideration of the report of the com-l mittee on guarantees. which has return- ed from Germany. Definite deyelopmelt1 are not looked for in the meantime.
 Inreparat;ons circles 1t Is indic1tsd that the question of instituting a most rigid control over German governmental finances will be one of the chief elements in the discussion of Germsny's reqasSt for a moratorium. IL is reliably reportrd that a difference of opinion exists in tlit commission on the question of extending control over Germany, even in the eveds that a moratorium is granted. s,,
 A majority of the members Of the com mittee on guarantees are said to be oo- posed to stricted control over Ger1nznt finances. on the ground that this wonld have the effect of shifting to the com missions shoulders all the responslbilit5 for the financial situation in Germany.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-20
NO PERMISSION Fo=
 SETTLEMENT BY STATES

Washington. July 1s CBy the A. P.)- John L. Lewis. president of the United Mine Workers, indicated tonight that no permission would be given Micnl5an state organizations of the union to enter upon a settlement of the strike in that state by arbitration, as suggested oy Governor Groesbeck.
 q. shall advise the governor of Mich gan that the settlement of the strike in that state is dipendent upon direct ne gotiations between the miners and op- erators," Mir Lewis declared after re- ceiving the governors communication. which cannot be begun until a basis has been laid for them by the creation of a national basic agreement on wages and working conditions
 The response referred to the unyieia- ing stand of the miners for a wage set, tlement- in the central competitive helo of Illinois, Indiana. Ohio and western Pennsylvania, without which the uhion has decreed its local organizations n other states may not contract for q re sumption, even should employers DC willing to meet all other terms.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-20
RAIL LABOR BOARD CEASES
 STRIKE SETTLEMENT EFFORTS

Chicago. July 1s-CBy the A. P.)- Failure of all efforts to bring about the settlement of the countrywide strike of .eh railway shopmen. was announced in statement issued tonight by Ben W Hooper. chairman of the United States railroad labor board
 AS there does not seem to be any probability Of reconciling the antipodal views of the carriers and the men on the question at issue. the labor board and none cf It's members are now engaged in any further efforts along that line" the uatement said.
 At the same time the statement pointed put that virtual agreement had been cached between the rail heads and the Ftrlke leaders on all of the five points in dispute except that of the return to the strikers of their seniority rights-a question which was not originally in dis ,ute between the roais and their men.
 Railroad executives. through the west srn presidents committee of public re- 'ations fthe Association of Railway Ex- scutives. issued a statement tonight cor roboratlnE Chairman Ifooper's state nent that DO further peace conferences were being held and that the seniority Issue was the principal stumbling block.
 There are now no conferences in progress looking to- a settlement of the thop crafts strike" the executives statement said. Chairman Hooper of Inc labor board has held informal con- isrences with some railway executives. but these have had no results and are now at an end
 since the strike was called the so- called question of seniority rights has arisen and has now become one of inn portance-"
 g-n,t--,,- FToono-,e -4ater,a,t satd that a conference was held Saturday between B. M Jewell head Of the shopmen. A. o. Wharton. labor member of the board and Mfr Hooper and heads af the seven striking organizations. when Mir. Jewell Indicated he would be willing to submit lo his committee an agreed program if The carriers concurred in t.
 '.At present" the statement continued, there is no possibility of an agreement sn the reinstatement of striking employees Eith all rights restored"
 The carriers conteaded. he said. that when the men struck the carriers owed to themselves and the public the duty of continuing the operation of the trains for Inc transportation of freight. passengers and mails. In doing this, Mfr. Hooper raid. the carriers endeavored to replace Inc men who quit the service and assert ed that they promised efficient men perm anent employment and fair treatment aft pr the strike Is over and cannot recede rom these obligation. They also state. Afr. Hooper continued. that to give ths returning strikers preference over the men now employed would merely en- .ouraro the recurrence of strikes"
 The carriers. he said. have promised .o employ men who have been out. or rtrIke 1T they have not been guilty oi breaches Of peace and the destruction oi property. but refused to give them sen ority over those who have remained q york
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-20
Houston, Tex, Struck
 by a CIoudburst
Several Houses Were Blown Down by CycIOnic Wind
 Damage Heavy, But No
 One Was Killed.

Houston, Texas. July 1s--A cloud. burst and eyc.onic wind are reported to have struck Thornton, Texas, early to- night. Reports say several houses were blown down and windows all over the city shattered from large hail stones ac- .companying the storm. In 40 ninrtes. 8.35 inches of rain fell No one was se- riously injured. according to reports, but the. damage was heavy.
 The town of Oletha. 12 miles north of Thornton, is cut off from comru7i- cation. and it is believed heavy damage has been wrought Surrounding terri tory is isolated Storm warnings wefa issued at Beaumont for all coast points, according to reports here.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-20
CHARGED WITH HAVING
 PASSED A RAISED s2o BILL

Norwalk, July 19.-Accused by a merchant of having passed raised s20 bill or the store few days ago, Lew is Wilkins colored, who said he lives at Al Vest Hand street. New York city. was arrested here today. A bill. simi- lar to several said to have been circu- lated about the state recently. is being held as evidence by the police. who claim Wilkins threw it away while on the way to the police station.
 The authorities here express the opin- ion that the arrest of Wilkins wifi be followed by others, currency of sini- lar nature having turned up in other cities. Wilkins, the police say. has been seen accompanied by a white man, wha is believed to be the leader of a gang of bill raisers.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-20

ator King and that Alr. GomDers did no appear as the spokesman for .Presideni Lewis. of the United Mine Workers Nr. iBorah said the discussion was general that no definite suggestions. plans or legislation for settling the strikes were presented or discussed.
 No conclusions were reached" said Senator Borah- Tt was pretty generally understood that nothing in the way Of legislation would be practicable at thiE time and that legislation could only deal with the future and could not settle the strike very welln -s-
 Senator Borah said President Gompers did not give any specigc information up- on which he was said to have based hlz opinion that the strike outlook was more hopeful. It was indicated, hiwever, that 1 Senator Borah was disirclined to press President Gompers on this point The discussion was said to be general on the coal and railroad strikes and the general industrial situation.
 Senator Borah said he did not antici- pate further conferences and sald he would be glad to confer with the repre- senatiyes of coal operators if the latter evidenced a desire for meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-20
FOUR PERSONS INJURED WHEN
 HoTcHKIss SHELL EXPLODED

Newark N J., July 1s.-Four per sons were injured and the neighborhood thrown into an upfoar when a one pound Hotchkiss shell exploded in the offices of the Green Waste company late today. The injured are Max Green, president of the company his son liar ". and two junkmen, Louis Baum and Barney Scholk.
 The shell was brought in the com pany's yard in a load of junk. It was salvaged by a member of the office force and brought into the building. When the projectile exploded the four men were in the office. Police. who investigated the explosion, declared that it was due to the shell having been placed in the direct glare of the sun during the dass
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-20
GoMPERs coNFERs WITH
 's MEMBERS OF CONGRESS

Washington, July 1e.-After a confer ence today in which President Gompers of the sAmerican Federation of Labor. Chairman Borah. of the senate labor committee. and Senators Walsh, democrat. Massachusetts. and King. democrat, Utah, participated, it was announced that "there were no results and no conclu- sions.r but that MT Gompers and Senator Borah were "hopefur of a settlement of the coal and railroad strikes in due course of time.
 Others attending the conference in Senator Borahs office for an hour were Frank Morrison. secretary of the Amer .ican Federation of Labor, and Edgar Wallace, Washington legislative agent for the mine unions
 ''I- am very much more hopeful about the outlook than I was before talked with Mir. Gompers." said Senator Borah. as spokesman for all the copferees- President Gompers declined to make any statement. but was quoted by Senator Borah as feeling Every hopeful that matters. were going to be adjusted within a reasonable time"
 Senator Borah emphasized that the conference was at the suggestion et-sen-
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-20
WOMAN REPORTS LOSS OF
 TWO RINGS VALUED AT s1.4oo

Stamford, Conn, July 1s.-Two rings valued at s1,4o0 by her were reported lost by Mrs. Richard Salter, of Chi cago. to the police today. One was two-carat diamond ring worth S1sOo0. and the other a pearl ring. Mrs. Salter who is visiting at 1462 Commonwealth avenue, Boston, came here yesterday with Robert Nancy of that address and Mrs. J. L. Byrne of 5s Nottingham road. Boston, to visit the fire chief. At hotel Mrs. Salter removed her rings while washing her hands and left the lavatory without replacing them. A few minutes later they were not to be found
 Mrs. Salter is the widow of the late Fire Chief Salter of St. Louis.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-20
MRS. PHILLIPS DENIED
 PRIVILEGE OF VISITORS

Los Angeles, Calf, July 1s.-Mrs. Clara Phillips, accused by indictment of the murder of Mrs. Alberta Meadows here a week ago, was denied the privilege of seeing visitors other than her counsel to- day. Even her husband, A. L. Phillips, was denied admission to the county jail where Mrs Phillips awaits her next ap- pearance in court, set for tomorrow. She is expected to plead then to the indict- ment
 The defense attorneys declined to dis cuss statement attributed to Phillips, that he was a second cousin to Andrew W. Mellon, secretary of the United States treasury, but word received here from the family of Secretary Mellon denied any relationship.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-20
GRADUAL SLOWING UP
 OF TRAIN SCHEDULES

Chicago, July 1s (By the A. P.).-The railroad shopmens strike, nineteen days old, is beginning to be felt throuhgout the country in a gradual slowing up of schedules and the cancellation or combi- nation of many trains, to save equipment
 Fifteen railroad centers in the middle and far west reported today that PAT trains have been or are about to be can celled. The southwest, fcom St. Louis to Texas points, appears to be the hardest hit.
 Combined with the rail strike. the coal strikek also is entering into the trans portation question. Railroad stocs were depleted when the shopmen struck and with the curtailment of freight service. several roads are hard pressed for coal to keep their engines running
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-20
EDWIN P. DICKINSON OF
 LITCHF1ELD DIES AT AGE OF 1ol

Litchheld Conn. July 19.-Edwin P. Dickinson. who case his first presiden- tial vote for Henry Clay, and had rounded out more than 101 years in life's journey. died in the Milton section of this town today
 He was born in Milton, January 4, 1921, was a wagon maker in early life and after that until three years ago a farmer. His first political. adherence was to the whig party and then he be- came a republican and had voted in ev- cry presidential election since Clay, in every state election and in nearly every town meeting. His wife died in 1876 and son, Ithamar survives.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-20
12 YEAR oLD BOY DROWNED
 WHILE TRYING TO SAVE GIRL

Coliinsyille, Conn, July 1s.-In a vain effort to save the life of Fannie Wasti, 13, of this town who had gone beyond her depth while bathing in the Farming ton river, James Denway, 12 years old, also lost his life this afternoon A group of children were bathing when the Wasti girl screamed for help Divesting him. self of his clothing. Denway swan to her assistance but was drawn under by the girl, who grasped him by the arms The bodies were recovered later.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-20
NEW IRISH PARLIAMENT s &
 MEMBERS TO MEET TODAY

Dublin. July. 1s.-The meeting of neE parliament members. which will be con. vened by the labor party in Mansiol House tomorrow, is expected 10 be small one. owing to the difficulties ci travel and the intention of suppcrterf of the government to hold aloof on tho ground that they cannot be expected sf make any terms while the republican, continue to defy the governments aii. thorfty by force of arms.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-20
INTEREST IN MEMBERSHIP
 OF BRITISH COMMISSION

Washington, July 1s By the A. P.)- Considerable interest was evidenced at the treasury tonight in the member ship of the British commission to come to this country to arrange the details for the payment of England's war debt to the United States.
 Belief was expressed by officials that Sir Basil Blackett, of the British treas ury. would be a member of the com mission in view of his familiarity with the Amtrican debt. Sir Basil, officials recalled, was one of the British finan- cial representatives in this country dur ing the war .'who borrowed the mon ey." and is familiar with all the de- tails of the various advances.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-20
10 YEAR OLD BOY SAVED
 LIFE OF HIS FATHER

Montclair, N. J., July 1s.-Joseph Ca puto, 10, saved the life of his father Anthony, late today when he was buried in an eight-inch trench in which he was working The boy, playing nearby. was attracted by the sound of the cave-!n, and rushed to the scene with a shovel. digging frantically until he had remov- ed sufficient dirt to permit his father to breathe. He shouted for aid as he continued to shovel, and men who answ- cred his cries rescued his father.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-20
BODY OF BOY FOUND
 IN CANAL AT STAMFORD

Stamford, July 1s-The body of four year-old Michael Doshna, who was re- ported missing to the police yesterday by his parents. MT. and Mrs Peter Doshna, PAT Ludlow street. this city WAS found floating in the canal at the steamboat pier late today.N The little fellow who is one of seven children
 wandered from home without the know edge Of his mother and is believed to have fallen from one of the fishing ves- sels moored at the foot of Ludlow street.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-20
TO SEND STATE TROOPS
 TO ABERDEEN, N. c

Raleigh. N. C., July Ex-Governor Morrison tonight authorized the adjua- tant general to send state troops to Ab- erdeen, x. C., on the request of Mayor H. A. Page, who reported that a car inspector of the Seaboard Air Line rail- road had been taken from his work town.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-20
OPPOSED TO REoPENING
 OF MINES UNDER TROOPS

Herrin, Ills. July 1s.-(By The A. p Harding's plan of re-open'ns the coal mines of the country under tAe protection of National Guardsmen ara federal troops, is necessary. was oppc 'ec in resolutions adopted at meeting Ci professional and business men and mn CTS of ten cities in Williamson. Frank, lin and Jackson counties large coal mining district, here late today.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-20
CONVICT KILLED IN STATE
 PENITESTIARY AT SANTA FE

Santa Fe, New Mexico. July i9.- Martin Baldanado, a convict in the state penitentiary here was killed and five other. prisoners were slightly wounded to- day when eight guards stationed in tow CTS along the walls opened fire on a mob of convicts after they had refused to enter the cell. house Baldonado sentenc- ed for six years for burglary, was shot through the back and died within a few,
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-20

thrown from a house adjacent to the barns, which is occupied by two striking street car men. These men denied any knowledge of the attack.
 Reports from the East Side late to- night say that crowds are piling barri- cades on the street car tracks to ob- struct passage of the cars in the morn fnp
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-20
BICYcLIsT FATALLY INJURED
 BY TRAIN IN NEW HAVEN

New Haven, July 1s.-Struck by train while crossing the tracks of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad at, the Division street crossing, riding bicycle, John .Rafuano. 15, of 227 St9rr street, was so badly injured that he died short time after his arrival at Grace. hospital. Both legs and the right arm were several and he. sustained internal in juries.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-20
MINE EXPLODED NEAR
 .. s. sHIP IN CANTON HARBol

Canton. China, July 1s.-fBy The P)-A- floating mine. evidently intended to blow up the Chinese cruiser wingfunc, on which Sun Tat Sen. depoeed prcsi. dent of the South China. is naldng lsir headquarters. exploded in the harbor to- day within ffty feet of the United Sta-es destroyer Tracy. The Tracy in easa to be urdamaEed. 2. '',5
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-20
CHARLES ". BRYAN LEADING
 IN NEBRASKA PRIMARY

Omaha, Neb.. July 1s.-Charles w Bryan. brother of William Jennings, :n- creased his lead for the democratic gu- bernatio nomination late ; tonight. With 1,6+9, out of 1913 precincts report ed, the vote stood: Bryan 24,636; Dan B. Butler. Omaha, 22.S64.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-20
DROWNED WHILE BATHING
 IN CONNECTICUT RIVER

Bfiddletown, Conn, July 1s.-James Daley, an employe at the Connecticut state hospital, was drowned late this afternoon while bathing in the Connecti- cut river about seven miles below this city. The body had not, been recovered at a late hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-20
WEIGH COAL FOR NEW
 YORK AND PHILADELPHIA

Londta. July 1s-The Times an nounces that there is some demand for the chartering of steamers to conve1 Welch coal to New York and Philadel phia and that there are signs of an in creasing development in this business.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-20
HAND GRENADEs THRoSN
 ON EoOF or RAILWAY BARNS

.BuaaIo. \. r.. July 1s.-Two hand rrerzdes were thrown on the roof or the -oid' Spring barns of the International Railway company in Main street shortly lcforo midnight Two big holes were orn in the roof, but no one was injur-
 Rniiss saze that shs- srsnades were
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-20

Democratic Alderman Eugene c. J.s Kelley of Bridgeport, has prepared a resolution changing the date of the city election from November to April