New Britain Herald Newspaper, January 9, 1915, Page 1

HERALD BEST OF ALL 'LOCAL NEWSPAPERS EnREd NIHOW BRITALIN PRICE THREE CENTS. Warsaw Again Object of Germans in East; Russians in Austria| = s xo s coonn o~ Armies in Western Zone of Fighting Remain Comparatively Inactive Rumania fto The French advance I Alsace apparently has been checked. Enter Soon Both the iFrench and German official statements of today tell of the recapture by the Germans of Burnhaupt-le- Haut, the town south of Steinbach, capture | of which by the French was announced yesterday. r In the Argonne violent fighting is again in progress. In one charge ol the French lost & number of men as the result of a trap set by the Ger- | mans, who permitted them to occupy a trench and then blew it up. Fighting has beea resumed in the Aisne region, where the allies claim | to have captured three lines of German trenches, covering 600 meters of ‘{the front. The German sin this region were repulsed. statement, however, German armies again are striking at Warsaw, {Along the Vistula, to the west of the Polish capital, says that French attacks from two directions. heavy fighting has “Ibeen resumed, and at the same time a new attack has been launched from # the north. !more desperate,” and admits that the Germans made advances but states that subsequently they were driven back again. Coincident with the Russian sweep through the Austrian province of ipoints, The Petragrad war office described the fighting as ‘“‘more and at many 'Bukowina, plans are under way in the adjacent country of Rumania for -,/ mobilization of the army. 'mania into the war is expected. Unofficial advices state that the entrance of Ru- A Geneva report says that an Austrian army has been trapped in Ga- Hcia by the Russians, who by trians at a disadvantage on difficult ground and placed them There was no confirmation, fighting carious position. In contrast -with the heavy an unexpected movement caught the Aus- in a pre- however, .of this report. in the east, the armies in the ‘West, so far as was revealed, remained comparatively inactive. German Statement Tells of Big Battles Berlin, Jan. 9, by Wireless Teleg- raphy to Londan, 4:05 p. m.—The Ger- man official statement given out at the war office today, says that French forces have been repulsed with heavy losses at a point northeast of Sois- ‘sans and also near Perthes; that in the Argonne the Germans took 1,200 prisoners and were otherwise success- ful, and that near Flirey they blew up a trench held by the French, Kkilling all the occupants. Also the French have been driven from Bernhaupt-le- Haut, in Alsace. “ In the East the Germans on Jan- ,~uary 7 took 2,000 prisoners and seven machine guns. The text of the announcement ag follows: “On the western front there have been heavy rains, which seemed mort like cloudhursts than anything else. Thunder was heard all day yesterday. The Lys at some places has over- flowed its banks. ‘‘Several attacks of the enemy to the northeast of Soissons were beaten off with severe loss to the French. “A French attack also near Perthes, | north of Chalons, was repulsed with severe loss to the enemy. “In the eastern section of the Ar- gonne our traops successfully stormed French positions and took 1,200 pri- soners and some mine throwers and a bronze mortar. A Lorraine battalion and the Hessian Landwehr particu- larly distinguished themselves in the fight. One of our advanced trenches, which we at the time were not oc- cupying, near Flirey, was occupied by the French and at once blown up. All of the French occupants were Kkilled. ‘“Both west and south of Sennheim (Cernay) there is nothing to report. The French have been driven out of Bernhaupt-le-Haut and the trenches there into their old positions. “Some 190 prisoners fell hands here. “On the eastern front bad weather continues. The number of prisoners taken on the seventh of January by is into our | the positions of their trenches, us was 2,000. Also seven machine guns were captured. Give and Take, Rule in Warsaw Operations London, Jan. 9, 12:33 p. m.—Co- incident with their new movement from the north, the Germans have re- sumed their violent offensive opera- tions to the west of Warsaw. They are hacking their way forward at some points, only to be in turn driven out from their positions by Russian bayonet attacks. This leaves the sit- “uation in Poland as a whole about what it was a fortnight ago, Servia, with her army more or less rehabilitated, is described in London as snapping with renewed viciousne: at the dual monarchy from the sout! Austria declares that the latest Ser- vian attacks have been repulsed. Nevertheless, credence s now given in England to reports that Germany is planning to throw troops to the assistance of her ally in a third at- tempt to crush the country of the Serbs. One hundred thousand Prus- sians and 300,000 Austrians, it is sald, are to be employed in this campaign, the Teutonic allies deeming such a move imperative in view of the grave situation in the Balkans. Austria Hungary Placed in Critical Position The present position of Austria- Hungary, according to observers who ere today giving expression to their views, Is most critical. Threatened from the east and from the south and with Rumania preparing to cast her lot with the allles, the war is be- ing brought to her front door. This is in sharp contrast to the compara- tive isolation from strife which Ger- many continues to enjoy, with only small strips of territory in East Prus- sla and Alsace occupied hy her an- tagonists. More now than before, therefore, followers of the conflict in England look to the eastern arena for immediate developments of im- portance. Situation in France and Belgian Unchanged In Belgium and France the allies are making some hard-earned gains, and the Germans also here and there are making progress, So nearly evenly matched as they are, and given sap- ping and bomb throwing must be re- lied on chiefly to bring any gains, and, barring a lucky victory in the sporadic artillery duels, this form of warfare doubtless will persist along the line in Flanders and in France until the weather improves the ground and per- mits more extensive infantry opera- tions. Several days have passed since the i first reports of Russian victories over the Turks in the Caucasus, but the Turks have not yet admitted any re- verses in .this territory. Germans Continue to A Attack Along Vistula Petrograd, Jan. 8. -An official communication given out by the gen- eral staff tomight says: “On the left bank of the Vistula front, at the village of Soukha, Me- tairie and Moghely, the fighting has assumed a character more and more desperate. The Germans, notwith- standing the great losses they have sustained; continue obstinate attacks at different points. “In many places the enemy succeeded in occupyiny provisionally certain of our advanced trenches, but our vigor- ous counter attacks followed ordinarily by bayonet charges, compelled the Ger- mans to let go their hold. Thus in the region of Metairie and Moghely on January 7 we drove away the enemy who rushed our advanced trenches, capturing seven officers and more than one hundred men. “In Bukowina we occupied on Jan- uvary 6 Kimpolung (in Bukowina near the Hungarian border), after an ad- vaence and fighting lasting eight days. Our troops during this fighting cov- ered more than 120 voists (about 80 miles) and finally crossed the moun- tain chain at the frontier between Bukowina and Hungary. During these operations we captured more than 1,- {000 Austrians and also took rich spoils of war. “On other parts of our front there is nothing worthy of note. Turkish Transport Sunk; Cruiser Escapes Russians “On the Black Sea on January 3, our torpedo boats discovered a Tur- kish cruiser of the Medjidieh type, fol- lowed by a transport, sailing east and approaching Sinope, on the north coast of Asia Minor. Seeing them- |selves pursued the Turkish vessels turned west in flight, but we followed and sank the trensport. The crui- ser escaped.” Austrians Caught in Russian General’s Trap Geneva, via Paris, Jan. 9, m.—The Austrians have been caught in a trap skilfully set by Generals Ruzsky and Tvanoff, according to ad- vices from a Hungarian | ceived here, without first 4:56 a. source re- passi L g | SR | (Continued on Second Page.) PRUSSIANS WILL NOT HOLD LARGE AFFAIRS Emperor’s Birthday Will Be Ob- Festlvities, Because of War. Amsterdam, via London, Jan. 9, 7:41 a. m.—The Prussian ministry of state, according to a Berlin des- patch to the Telegraaf has issued notice that ‘“In view of the serious- ness of the times the greater public festivities, such as dinners, theatricals and dances, should be postponed on the occasion of the fortacom day of the Emperor, Jan “On the other hand,” the notice continue “celebrations appropria to the significance of the day contemplated for all creed The Cologne Gazette says that the | Germans in Vienna are planning to send by post a million post cards bearing Emperor William's portrait, to the Emperor on his birthday ras a million fold greeting. deprecates the idea and proposers will abandon it. RIVAL CANDIDATES FOR LOCAL ASSISTANT JUDGE Contest May Develop Series of Warm Hearings m Legislature. hopes its As the time draws near for the legislature to get down to business local interest is becoming aroused to the deputy judgeship matter and it is stated on excellent authority that Wil- liam F. Mangan, the present deputy judge, will be displaced in favor of a republican. Judge Mangan, Who was appointed by Governor Baldwin, will conclude his term on January 20 al- though he will hold over until his successor is appointed and approved of by Governor Holcomb. It is said that friends of Judge John H. Kirkham, who preceded Judge Mangan, and of Judge F. B. Hungerford are planning to introduce resolutions into the legislature for the appointment of their respective candidates. These resolutions must be presented by January 28 and it is expected that hearings will be held before the committee on judiciary early in February. If those who are favoring both candidates are insistent on making a contest for the position a lively time is expected. Senator George W. Klett of this city will probably be one ‘of the members of the judiciary committee, which numbers thirteen. The com- mittee appointments will not be an- nounced until next Wednesday morn- ing and those .who are on the inside say that Senator Klett's name will be found on that committee which con- siders matters pertaining to the ju- diciary. It i{s belleved that Senator Klett is favorable to the candidacy of Judge Kirkham. The faction of the republican party of which Mayor Quigley is the recognized leader, is said to favor the appointment of Judge Hungerford. BUMPS INTO WAGON AFTER WILD RUNAWAY Gilbert Baking Company’s Horse Disregards Traffic Officer in Mad Race. Suddenly taking fright as Driver John Quinn stepped from the wagon to deliver some bakery at a store near the engine house on North street this morning, the big gray horse 'nitched to the Gilbert Baking company’s delivery wagon, bolted and raced down Main street at a break- neck speed, finally coming to grief in front of the Dickinson block, when it crashed into James McAloon’s par- cel delivery wagon. Miraculously no one was injured and neither horse was much the worse for wear. Further down Main street raced the now terrified beast, oareening from one side of the street to the other and narrowly missing striking several other wehnicles and a trolley car, At Myrtle street the wagon did bump the rear wheel of a brick team, but inflicted no damage. Directly in front was James Naughton in his de- livery auto, but he was warned just in the nick of time and turned into Commercial street as the runaway sped by where he had been but a moment before. Across the railroad tracks whirled the mad runaway, everybody in its path exerting every effort to get out of the way. Traffic Officer King, sta- tioned at the head of Church street, gave the signal to stop, but the horse disregarded him entirely. In front of the Dickinson block the animal turned directly into McAloon's wait- ing team and side swiped the wagon at the step. The wagon was stripped clear of the 'horse and the latter, strange to say, stood rooted in his tracks. Meanwhile the Gilbert com- pany’s horse tripped and rolled to the navement in a cloud of dust. Officers King, Howley and phere were soon on the scene held the bhig crowd back while horse regained its feet. TI on McAloon's wagon were broken, was the harness, but the only dam- age to the other vehicle was a broken step. Lam- and the 1e shafts as a g birth- | The Gazette | et BT SHOWS ALLES GAINS German V.otory Acmitied in Alsacs; | fresch Advangss £.Sewaere. SOISSCN PALALE COABARDED i | Gains of Allies Around Soupir .\lvn..j ured by irenchies Dearly Bought and Valorously Held—Artillery Duci Inflicts Heavy Losses, | | Paris, Jan. 9, 2:40 p. m.—Successes | of greater or less importance at vari- | cus points along the battle in France are claimed in the official re- rort on the progress of the fighting given out by the French war office this afternoon. A German victory is | admitted in Alsace, where the troops | of Emperor William reoccupied Burn- | Laupt-le-Haut, | In one place the French gain con- sisted of three lines of German irenches: at another they advanced | 500 yards: elsewhere lesser gains or | the retention of positions are re- corded. The French artillery also has | Leen active, with results declared to be advantageous. The text of the communication follows: The French war office this after- noon gave out the following an- nouncement: “To the south of Ypres damaged the trenches of the enemy iand reduced to silence the mine | throwers of the Germans, | “In the region of Arras vicinity of Amiens there have been artillery engagements resulting ad- vantageously for our batteries. Attack Around ‘Hill 132 “In the region of Soupir we yester- day morning occupied very brilliantly ‘Hill 132 Three times during the day the enemy delivered violent counter attacks. Each time they were repulsed. Our gain is repre- sented by three lines of German trenches along a point of 600 metres, The enemy, not having been able to recapture that which they had lost bombarded Soissons and set fire to the { palace of justice. “To the south of Laon and of Craonne our artillery demolished a camp of huts covering some machine guns, reduced to silence the artillery of the enemy, and destroyed some trenches in the region of Perthes tae | enemy delivered an attack, to which we responded immediately by a coun- ter attack. This movement on our part permitted us not only to retain our positions at ‘Hill 200,’ west of Perthes, but also to take possession of 400 vards of the trenches of the enemy between ‘Hill 200’ and the vil- lage of Perthes. . Furthermore a di- rect attack delivered by us on Perthes at that same time that we were mak- ing our counter attack on ‘Hill 200’ made us masters of the village. We | installed ourselves in Perthes, and we have advanced beyond the village boundary. Our total gain In this locality is more than 500 yards. Artillery Proves Effective. “Along all the front between Rheims and the Argonne our artil- lery has inflicted noticeable losses on the enemy. This has been attested by prisoners. In the Argonne we were subjected on our right to a live- ly attack from the enemy, to which we replied with a counter attack, which brought us back to our point of departure. “In the Woevre district to the northwest of Flirey in the Forest of Ailly and in the Forest of LePretre, we made some progress. “In the region of Cernay we main- tained our position. Further to the south the enemy, strongly reinforced, reoccupied Burnhaupt-Le-Haut, at the expense of heavy losses.” line | we have | and the | WELL ENOWN DOCTOR DEAD. Dr. Charles Smith of Greenwich Was ‘Well Known in His Profession, Greenwich, Jan. 9.—Dr. Charles _Mistress ;f $ éo 000,000 Wl;Vho Is to Wed Harold ]udd ]an 30 | STATESMEN DISCUSS DID PRESIDENT REFER GREAT BRITAIN'S REPLY| T0 A SECOND CAMPAIGN" Supp]ementary Note Will Ar- | Indianapolis Speech Dis- | rive—No Light Shed cussed—Will Push Ship on Contents. Purchase Bill. (On Board Presi- President Wil- Washington, Jan. 9.—Secretary Pittsburg, Jan. 9 Bryan and other administration of- | dent Wilson's Train).— ficials were at work today going over | son was on hie way back to Great Britain's preliminary reply to!ington today after malking his first the American note protesting against | purely political speech since he as- interferences with commerce on the | sumed the presidency. He will arrive | high seas. Awaiting President Wil- | at the capitol at 4:40 o'clock this | son’s return to the city late today, afternooh. [ however, all officlals refused abso- lutely to comment upon it. | dent’s Such study as officials have given ! of his to the prellminary reply has convinced | speech that “There may time them that probably it will be meces- | when the American people will have | sary to await the supplementary note | to judge whether I know what I am promised by the British government | talking about or not.” before undertaking to continue the Some of his friends negotiations so far as they relate to | the president was merely referring to the general broad principles involved | the fact that future generations will in the American note. judge his actions and that he did not The general impression in official intend to convey tihe D circles made by the British note pre- | which was gained by the crowd sented yesterday is favorable; that he might be a candidate again is to say the officials regard the |the presidency British position as conciliatory. and | Others of his while Great Britain has not yielded | that he evidently any of the substantial claims which | the cheering, the that it has asserted, from the beginning of ; had been placed on his words, and the war, in regard to the right of a vet he did not correct the impression search of neutral ships anywhere on | beyond saying, “I didn’t intend to the high seas, the London foreign of- | start anything then. fice has shown a disposttion to dis- | The president is returning to Wash- cuss, in a friendly spirit, any means | ington fully prepared to push his that may be suggested by the Amer- | government ship purchase bill He ican government looking to an ame- | served notice in his speech yesterday lioration of the hardships which the |that he will do everything assertion of the right of search im- [to overcome opposition to the bill poses upon ship owners. Mr. Wilson will seek to send to the senate the nominations of the MAYOR REPLIES TO commission members as S00n as Pos- SAFETY BOARD REBEL rife among the presi- friends over the meaning back statement in his Indianapolis was come a insisted that for out of friends pointed realized becaus: construction sible after his return. Harrisburg, Pa., Jan. 9 President Wilson spoke informally which collected at Altoona and Har- risburg today he passed through on his way Indianapolis Washington, to as from to Points Out Part of His Message Re- Smith, aged forty-six, who was well | known among medical men of this | part of the state and New York city, | died today fram gastric trouble. A | native of New York city, Dr. Smi'hi was graduated from the medical de- | partment of New York University and | Long Tsland Medical School, the lat- ter in 1890. For several yvears he Ilived in Cen- tral America and was United States vice comnsul at Puerto Oortez from 1900 to 1903. He took up practice here, living in Riverside, about eleven years ago. His wife, two daughters and two sisters survive. TO DISCUSS ART. The first meeting of the art depart- ment of the Woman's club will be held at the home of Mrs. Clarence i Bennett at 10:30 a. m. on January 15. | The subject will be “Scottish Painting | Before Velasquez.” Papers will ba read by Mrs. Bennett and Mrs. F. W, Benham. These will serve as an in- troduction for the work of succeeding meetings and it is hoped that there will be a large attendance of the members. WE \Tlll‘J;. Hartford, Partly Sunday, e T e i | 9.— and Conn.. Jan. cloudy tonight i ters that will come up for discussion | before the boards garding Executive Meetings.—De- FEAR FOR MAIL STEAMER, clines Further Comment. Dora, With Sixt Has Not Been Reported. Asked this morning if he had any comment to make regarding the state- ment in the Herald yesterday by Com- missioner R. R. Healey of the board Valdez, Alaska, of public safety to the effect that he | ..t pore for would decline to attend any execu- tive meetings of the baard, Mayor|mall steamer Dora, which George A. Quigley replied in the neg-| been reported since January ative, opened the municipal report and | she left Kodiak for Seward, a pointed to his message in which he | only thirty hours. A terrific storm made plain his stand regarding exec- | i{g reported raging off Cook Inlet, and utive sessions. | 1t is feared the staunch little wooden The section of the message referred | steamer has met with mis to by Mayor Quigley reads: Including passengers crew, “While I am in favor of public bus- | sixty persons were aboard Dora iness being transacted in open session | when she left Kodiak. T feel that at times there are mat- The Dora is of 320 and is owned by the ship company, ersons on Board, | Jan. 9.—Grave fears | the safety of the | has not | when | run of some and the tons Alaska registry Steam- should not come before the public prematurely “I believe that it is contrary to good government and cripples the efficiency of the boards and commissions to al- low certain matters to become public until they can be placed before the public in a complete, and in telligent manner “With this important am a firm believer in publi being done publicly.” wvor Quigley declined tc farther, saying “I don’t want newspaper controversy with Healey. That part of the me which T have indicated is m reply to his statement.” that BREAD AT SIX C Chicago Fecls High Price of Flour and Bakers May TS, Advance Prices. coneis Chicago, Jan. 9.-—Between 200 and | reservation 1| 300 small baking establishments have busin the h been compelled ta close withir il int of the hig learned baking trad 1 thre to | last on comment iy Mr, sage only few price of Authori that unl the ar, it 1 toda 1 the the market within next two or bre a los@ will be advanced /SENSE, BRIDE'S | for PARENTS N Her Weddingg Had Tts O Last Sprin Society in nd in the e las focused wonth 4 W Gates path of wake h cirel its 1 Har mantic where first met. 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