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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-05-25
WEATHER FORECASTS !.

N'artly cloudy tonight and Sat.
urday, unsettled Saturday night.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-16
TYPHUS, SMALLPOX, CHOLERA
 RAGING AMONG REFUGEES
situation in Greece So Bad That No More Unfort,inates Arc Permitted
 From Asia Minor.

Athens, Jan. 16 (By the Associated Press Epidemics of typhus, small- pox, and cholera have reached such alarming proportions in the refugee centers throughout Greece that the government today forbade the ad- mission of more unfortunates from Asia Minor until the crisis is brought under control.
 Dr. Boxiades. the minister of refu. gees and a prominent physician re- ports that the situation in the con- centration camps requires heroic measures. inasmuch as epidemics have broken out in 200 different To- calities.
 Sixty deaths occurred on the refu- gee steamer Marigo which has ar rived at Piraeus from Samsun and Constantinople, according to James Atkinson of Chicago a Near East re- lief worker who was on the shin
 Three epidemics broke out simul- taneously the day we left Constanti- nople" Mir. Atkinson said and out of 2.00O passengers 1.600 were stricken. Two of the three doctors were taken i'll and the remaining physician was unable to cope with the situation"
New Britain herald., 1923-01-16
State Policeman Smith and Detective McCue Report ed to Have Clue to Other Machines.

The drag net of the state police which has been put out in effort to round up an alleged gang of automo- bile thieves who have been operating, it is claimer, on an extensive scale in this state, reached New Britain this afternoon.
 Shortly after noon State Policeman Michael Smith came here, and 1m- mediately started to work, in com pany with Detective Sergeant William P. McCue. Up to o'press time this aft ernoon, the sleuths had located one car which is in the possession Of local man, and which is believed to be one of the cars that the gang which had it's headquarters at Bridge port disposed of
 The state police, it is understood. are on the track of several other machines. owned at present by local men. The police are reticent in re- gard to the identity of these men.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-16
CIVIL WAR BREAKS
 AFRESH IN DUBLIN Irreeulars Aim Terrific Onslaught
 Against City Hall ATTACK NOT SUCCESSFUL
Railway station. Barracks, Telephone Exchange. Mount Joy Prison and Other Important Places Are Also Subjected 10 Drive.

Dublin, Jan. I6 (By Associated Press) Dublin was today recover ing from the effects Of the most in- tense fighting that has occurred within the city since the siege Of Four Courts. Irregular forces launched n sudden attack on several strategic points last night. and although driven off by the Free State troops. con tinued intermittent firing until carl, this morning.
 The audiences with which th' fighting broke out threw the city into n state Of excitement bordering on hysteria, and for n short time the citizens caught in the streets fled in all directions seeking refuge from the hail of bullets. Motormen aban- doned their trans and passengers lay on the floors to avoid being hit,
 Drive Against City Hall.
 The main onslaught of the irregu- lars was against the city hall upon which they concentrated heavy fire from all sides. One of the sentries was wounded by the first volley and the windows of passing tram car were shattered.
 Almost simultaneously firing broke out in other parts of the city and for a half hour the night was made hideous by the tattoo of machine gun and rife fire and the louder ex- plosiops of bombs. The Free Staters replied vigorously. and in no case dld the irregulars succeed in capturing their obiectives
 Other Points Attacked.
 The points attacked besides the c,tv hall. included the Broadstone railway terminus. the telephone ex- change. Portobello barracks. Collins barracks, Keogh barracks, Mount Joy prison, Kings inn. Thompson's garage and the offices of the Free mans Journal. A bomb was thrown into the newspaper plant, but failed to explode.
 Early this morning. number or the irregulars were discovered while leaving the city. They were hidden in a lorry where they lay covered with blankets and upon their discov- cry by the vigilant Free State troops opened fire with revolNers- Their driver at the same time accelerated his speed and the party succeeded in breaking through the cordon of troops to safety.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-16
DEFAULT IS VOTED BY
 PREPARATIONS MEMBERS
French Policy of Acquisition Probably Will Be En-
 forced at Once

Paris, Jan. IS. - (By Associated Press) s)-The epaations commission today decided that Germany had wil- fully defaulted in deliveries in kind for 1923. France. Belgium and Italy so voted Kemball Cook, representing Great Britain in place of Sir John Bradbury who was reported as indis- posed. abstained from voting.
 The default. it was explained by I.ouis Barthous president of the con- mission, resulted from the refusal ot the German government to make de- liveries in kind while the French were in the Ruhr. The French high commissioners were anxious to obtain the vote of the separations commls- sion declaring this default as an au- thorization for the French policy Of reouisitions which it is believed will be enforced immediately.
 There was very little discussion. President Barthou said Germany's re- fusal was "an open defiance of the allies" which must be met with in- stant action. The Italian and Belgian delegates agreed. The American rep resentatives Roland w, Boyden and Col James A. Logan were present, but had nothing to say.
 Todays default applies specifically to coal, wood and cattle deliveries which have actually been stopped by Germany The delivery of dyes and building materials apparently have not yet been held up although the Germans are expected to halt such shipments within few days.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-16
DIRECTORS OF [. OF [.
 WANT SNOW REMOVED
Recommend Buying More Equipment - Telephone
 Co. Manager Speaks

recommendation that the city pur- chase new equipment for cleaning snow from streets, and work nights if necessary to keep the streets clean, were made by the directors of the Chamber of Commerce at week. ly luncheon today. In the absence of John c. Loomis, president, Attorney W. c. Huneerford. second vice-presi- dent. presided.
 Ernest w. Pelton was elected to be a director, filling the vacancy caused by the resignation of Paul K. Rogers.
 February 16was settled upon as the date for an open meeting.
 The question of removal of snow from the street came in for consider able discussion. It was reported that South Main street, in New Britain was the only stretch of road between New Britain and New York that was inn passabe. Reports were made that the deliveries of coal and food had reached serious condition because of tha snow on the streets. and that something should be done at once. The directors decided that the only thing they could do officially was to pray for 10 days rain" motion was made to recommend to the city that additional snow blows be procured and night gangs put on during storm if necessary
 Telephone Co. Problems
 T. P. McAulffe, district manager of the Southern New England Telephone company was present in answer to complaints made by A. J. Olsen and others last week. Mir. McAuliffe ex- plained some of the problems the telephone company is up against. He discussed the sacrifices and personal heroism shown by the girls, over holi- day seasons and in times of storms etc. He said:
 We have never claimed to give 100 per cent perfect service. There has been. and always will be. as long as we must depend upon the human ele- ment, certain number of errors. We think the service is good but are making every effort to improve it.
 We know that during the past three or four weeks the service has been below normal. This is accounted for by the tremendous load put upon us during the holidays. The number of storms has also added to our burden, for it is a fact that with every storm, our subscribers more than double the use of the service.
 Any evidence of saucy operators,
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New Britain herald., 1923-01-16
VIGILANCE COMMITTEE IN
 ARKANSAS HANGS STRIKER
Man Who 0pened Fire an 0nieers and citisens Lyndhed-weaithy
 Man Fioeged.

Harrison. Ark. Jan. i6.-The body Of F. c. Gregor. a Missouri and North Arkansas striker. was found hanging from a bridge near the railroad yards this morning. Gregor is said 10 be the man who opened ire on officers and citizens who searched his home yesterday afternoon.
 It Is said here that he was called before the vigilance committee last night and that he dehed them, avow- ing that "a day of reckoning" would come.
 A coroner's jury Is being lmpanel- led to investigate the killing.
 Several hundred armed citizens who began "house cleaning" yester- day still were walking tho streets this morning searching for strikers whom they were "grilling" before com mittee. 1t Is said. In an effort to find clues as to who is responsible for the destruction of railroad property.
 A we'll known capitalist and hotel owner, the Arkansas Democrats cor respondent states, was publicly whip ped on the street this morning and then taken before the citizens com mittee. He is said to have signed the bond of A. ?. Stephens, accused Of the bridge burning. The circuit court adjourned today until January 29.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-16
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John F. Williams Dead;
 Was in His 77th Year

John $. Williams, age 76 years, of 1S3 Main street, died this morning at the New Britain General hospital. He was born in New Britain, the son of the late Albert Williams and Phrrza Steele, both of whom were also born in this city. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Emma Hills and one brother, Henry F. Williams. The fu- neral will be held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock in the Erwin Mortuary chapel with services by Rev. Dr. H. w. Meyers. Interment will be in Fairview cemetery
New Britain herald., 1923-01-16
Watchful Waiting

Essen, Jan. 16.--(By the Associated Press)--The ruhr valley mine opera tors forbidden by the German coal commissioner to make deliveries to the enterie have decided to wait and see what France will do. their spokes- man said today.
 As one director put it the owners did not expect the occupation in the first place and now that it has come about it only remains for them to await further action by the economic commission The operators regard the occupation as d breach Of the Versailles treaty
 In these quarters passive resistance is apparent, summed up by the com- mon expression which has been heard in this connection.
 You can lead d horse to water but you can't make him drink" If con- fiscation is actually effected it will still remain for the allies to produce engineers capable of properly operat- ing the mines the mine owners point out, and they are confident that a technical personnel Of sufficiently high calibre cannot be produced.
 Even should the requisite capacity in the directive machinery be supplied there will be the question of manual labor to deal with and the coal lead CTS point to the probability that If the miners balk at working under French administration and French and Belgian soldiers have to stand over the mines with bayonets fixed. the new administrators may not be able to get the desired results.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-16
RUM FLEET CROWDING
 LEGITIMATE VESSELS
So Many Off Jersey Coast That Navigation Is Men-
 aced, Is Report

New York, Jan. 16 (By Associated Press) Captain Berry, attached to coast guard headquarters in this city announced today that the command CT of vessel arriving from the West Indies had reported difficulty in crowding its way through the rum fleet standing off the Jersey coast. Complaint was made that the fleet constituted a menace to navigation.
 Captain Berry stated, however, that he had received no orders from Washington to proceed against the rum fleet as menace to shipping explaining that the authority of the United States over navigation did not extend beyond the three-mile limit.
 Highlands, N. J., Jan. 16 (By Associated Press) The rum fleet standing off shore today had in- creased.
 Experienced observers reported sighting 14 vessels south of Ambrose ligbtship. The squadron comprised enc tank steamer, smaller steamer resembling a trawler, one three-mast- ed schooner and II two-masted schooners.
 No buyers were observed putting off from shore where everything was quiet, indicating that maritime boot leggers were adhering to their reso- lution 10 lay low after the heavy rum running last Thursday night.
 The steamship Fort Victoria, ar irving in New York last night re- porting having sighted yesterday only one steamer and seven schoon- CTS.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-16
Senator Brooks of Tor rington Calls 3 Per Cent Per Month an Imposition on Working People
Local Companies Affected Covert Will Introduce Proposed City Charter Changes.
WANT CHANGE MADE
 IN vOLSTEAD LAW

Hartford. Jan. 16.--A bill to repeal the so-callcd beneficial loan law Of 1919 under which loans at the rate of three per cent per month can be made. and against which Acting Bank Commissioner Byrne recently made a protest as a source of great injus- ticc to. and imposition upon work ing people and others Of small means was offered in the senate by Mir. Brooks of Torrington today
 Wants More Judges.
 Senator Wilder of Bridgeport of fered a bill to increase the superior court judges in the state from 16 to IS. He also had referred at once to the judiciary to expedite action, resolutions appointing Arthur NJ. Comley judge, and Ralph T. Beers deputy judge at Bridgeport where the present judges were recess ap- pointees of Governor Lake and whose terms shortly expire.
 Table Buckley Bill.
 Tho so-called Buckley bill offered in the house last week and printed in the journal repeating the law un- der which the board of control may increase salaries was adopted in the house and sent to the senate where. on being taken up Senator Rogers in a short speech. said he understood that the law had not worked out as satisfactorily as expected Senator French of the 29th was not ready to decide at this time that it was ad- yisable to repeal the law. The bill was tabled on motion of Senator Bid well.
 Election Contests
 The caucus trouble at Enfield last fall was reflected in the house when a contest was opened against the seating of Samuel Sisisky and William Hyland, Jr.. who ran on citizens tick cts. although republican, as protest against refusal of the republicans to renominate them. Both are recorded in the house as republicans but Charles D. Bent and Henry J. Bridges of Enfield petition to be seated as the rightful representatives. The peti- tions went to the committee. A con- test also comes from Hampton where Wallace Jewett petitions to be seated on the ground that John G. Lewis was illegally elected by improper ball. lots and that the polls were closed be-
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New Britain herald., 1923-01-16
|PINCHOT ID DRIVE
 ! OUT EVERY SALOON
Penn. Governor Also Aims to Stop and Punish Bootlesging, He Says STILL A DISCIPLE OF I. R.
says in His Inaugural Address That Spirit of Roosevelt Still Leads the People to Better Things - For Strict Law Enforcement.

Harrisburg, Pa, Jan. 16.-Gifford Pinchot, who was inaugurated gov ernor of Pennsylvania today, de- clared in his inaugural address that it would be part of his policy Ito drive all saloons out of Pennsylvania and to prevent and punish bootleg ging."
 Il regard the present fragrant fail- ure to enforce the Volstead law as a blot on the good name of Pennsyl- vania and the United States" said the governor. If allowed to continue it will amount to serious charge against the fitness of our people for genuine self government. I share in the belief that no determined con certed effort to enforce the law has yet been made and I propose not only to proceed with all my power for the abolition of the saloon but also to make sure that the government of this state takes its full and effective part in such an effort"
 Still Follower of Roosevelt
 After declaring that he was a fol- lower of Theodore Roosevelt while he was living and no less so today "as his great soul still leads this people on the road to better things Gover- nor Pinchot said:
 "The movement which resulted in my election is the direct descendant of the Roosevelt progressive move- ment of 1912. The point of view was the same, the specific platform blanks were largely identical and the popu- lar support came mainly from similar sources. Both were based squarely on the proposition that the public good comes first"
New Britain herald., 1923-01-16
Order is Held Up

Paris, Jan. 16.-(By the Associated Press)-An order reqnisitioning the Ruhr valley mines has been suspended for 24 hours. This was taken here as an indication that the mines owners are ready to adopt a more reasonable attitude toward the coal deliveries which have been forbidden by the British government.
 Only this modification in Premier Poincare's plans are going ahead with his policy Of seizing guarantees was evident this morning.
 It was thought here that the nega- tive policy of Chancellor Cuno might involve the fall of his cabinet inas- much as the application of progress sive pressure is in opposition to the immediate needs of the manufactur- CTS.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-16
Trail ofAuto Thieves Leads to
 Zhis City Stolen Car Found Here
FIVE FIREMEN OVERCOME
Another Injured By Falling Glass While Fighting a Blaze in Bridge port--IIoss S10,000.

Bridgeport. Jan. 16.-Five firemen were overcome by smoke and gas and one fireman was hurt by falling glass in fighting a fire in the building of the Union Light and Fixture Co. in Fairfield avenue today. Three of the firemen were take into St. Vincents s hospital. They are: Captain Michael Bain. Captain Eli La Fontaine and Hoseman l.. J. Brown. All were suf- fering from smoke and gas poison ing. but their condition was not be- lieved to be serious.
 The fire started in the cellar from an over-heated furnace pipe. 1t was said. The loss was estimated at s1o,- GOO.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-16
Rain of MeteOrs Falls
 in Big Alaskan Areas

Anchorage. Alaska, Jan. 16.-Fall- ing of an immense meteor between Fairbanks and Chatanika week a D and the descent of other meteors for hundreds of miles along the kuskok- vim river has led to a theory that they resulted from the blowing off of the top of Mount Pavlof, in the Aleutian islands, which was in erup- tion recently. Vast disturbances among ice foes also arc attributed to the eruption. Disodged ice caught the steamer Star and held her fast near Barren Island.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-16
Funeral Is Held Up by
 Truck Stuck in Snow

The police received a complaint this morning, that a funeral from a house on Pennington avenue was being held up by motor truck. Investigation disclosed that the truck was stuck in A snow bank, and there was no cause to blame the driver for holding up the funeral
New Britain herald., 1923-01-16
Germans Arc Blamed

Mayence, Jan. 16.---tBy the Asso- ciated Press 1.-The clash between French troops and German civilians at Bochum last evening was due to German demonstrators firing on French posts, the French replying to the fire, the semi-offcial Havas agency states.
 Marks of bullets were found on the walls of the railway station showing that the French had been fired upon. it is declared
 GA Berlin dispatch last night an- nounced clash between German demonstrators and French troops at the Bochum railway station). The French fired. the message said, killing one person and wounding several others. The incident was a sequel to political demonstrations on large scale by the Bochum population after the entrance of the French.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-16
Norfolk, Va, Bremen Are
 Overcome Fighting Flames

Washington, Jan. 1.-two firemen were overcome by escaping gas and one occupant of the building by smoke in a fire which destroyed the Norfolk house here last night. caus- ing damage estimated at s100.000. The fire which ragged for two hours, was said by firemen to have been one of the most stubborn in the city's his
New Britain herald., 1923-01-16
CANNOT GET COAL, MANY
 COMPLAIN TO PAONESSA
Dealers Say Condition of Streets Makes Difficult Task of Delivering
 Fuel According to Reports.

Numerous complaints by telephone and by persons calling at the office of Mayor A. M. Paonessa have been made by those who, because of the condition of the streets, are unable to secure coal. In many instances the complainant reports that he is entire ly without fuel, but because the roads have not been sufficiently well broken to allow of passage of coal trucks in safety. coal dealers decline to fill or ders. The urgent cases are being re- ferred to City Engineer Joseph ID. Williams
New Britain herald., 1923-01-16
TESTS BEFORE MARRIAGE

Salem, Ore. Jan. 16.--Men and women applicants for marriage certi- ficafes would be required to pass both a physical and mental test under the terms of a bill introduced in the legis- lature today by Mrs. (. E. Simmons. representative of Multonmah county.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-16
FRENCH TFIREIS"EN TO GIVE GERMANS DOSE OF WHAT THE GAVE BELGIUM; REICFISWEF1R
 REPORTED MODELLING AGAINST INVADERS
Force of 25,OOO Concentrate Within 25 Miles of
 French Troops City of Dormmd Occupied d- Threat to Arrest Ruhr Coal Men Causes Panic in BerEn-Requisition Order Suspended

Essen Jan l6 (By the Associated Press)-Whatever the outcome the conference for today at Dusseldorf between German industrial magnates and the French economic mis- sion the Ruhr valley appeared this morning to be in line for an uncompromising military occupation.
 "Weve tried soft methods and the Germans have refused to cooperae the correspondent told at French military head quarters If they don't come to terms they will get taste what they gave Belgium and northern France We will give them something to whine for"
New Britain herald., 1923-01-16
MARKS AWAY DOWN.

New York, Jan. 16.-German marks established new low record today being quoted at 61-100ths of one cent a hundred, or more than 16,6o0 to the American dollar Francs dropped five points to SIS.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-16
PRESIDENT SLIGHTLY ILL.

Washington, Jan. 16. - President Harding for the past week has been suffering with a severe cold and soon after today's cabinet meeting he went direct to the White House proper to lie down and rest.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-16
THE WEATHER

Hartford. Jan. 16.-Forecast for New Britain and vicinity: Hair. colder with a cold wave tonight. Wednesday fair. con- tinueI cold; strong northwest winds.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-16
In Absolute Control

Dusseldorf Jan. 16 (By the Associated Press)-The French control every outlet from the Ruhr into Germany whether by rail water The lines extended today through Dorund ten kometers northeast to Luenen the Lppe and thence Wtten which kometers south of Dortmund.
 The 10th French infantry division entered the Ruhr last evening, moving towards Hatingen.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-16
25.OOO Men Concentrated

Dortmund Jan 16 (y the Associated Press)French ea headquarters has information that 2 900 of the German concentrated south of Muenste less than 20 miles north uenen the north Dotmund The French had ad to both Domund and Luenen and the ouos of the French and German forces at points only from eight to ten miles apart.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-16
Panic Occurs in Berlin

London Jan 16 (By the Associated Press)The French threat arrest the German coal directors in the Ruhr valley has caused panic in Berlin says Central News dispatch from the German capital this afternoon On the Berlin exchange this morning the dollar rate around 1000 marks.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-16
Quiet in Bochum

Paris. Jan. 16.-tBy the Associated Press sl-Order has been restored at Bochum. in the newly occupied Ruhr district where a clash occurred be-
New Britain herald., 1923-01-16
Will Arrest Offenders

London Jan 6-The French authorities at Essen have dered the German police the nstgaors of demon ration the Kaserof hotel Reuters dispatch from Berlin says
New Britain herald., 1923-01-16

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