New Britain Herald Newspaper, June 9, 1916, Page 1

\, vocational-Grammar school. | HERALD BEST OF ALL _LOCAL NEWSPAPERS VEW BRITAIN HERALD HERALD “ADS” MEAN BETTER BUSINESS PRICE THREE CENTS. NEW BRITAIN CONNECTICUT, FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 1916. —SIXTEEN FAGES. ESTABLISHED 1876. (L 5. CONSULATE AT BURANG: IS BURNED; OLD GLORY IN-MUD 'K9h Drags the Flag Through the Streets and Then Applies Torch to Building KMERICANS PREVENTED FROM ENTERING MEXIGO Blocked by Customs Inspectors at El Paso International Bridge— Labor Unions Decide to Send Dele- gates to A. F. of L. in Effort to | i Prevent War Between United States and Their Country. El Paso, June 9.—The American ccnsulate at Durango City, Durango, was destroyed by fire during anti- | American demonstrations, according | %@ information received here by army | officers last night. The rioters ap- plied a torch to the building after dragging the flag through the street. Victim a New Yorker. Columbus, N. M., June 9.—The body «of the American truckman | killed by a Mexican in the Mexican town of El Valle, several days ago has been identified as that of Theo- ore Bagley of New York city, ac- cording to a despatch today from field headquarters. After an investi- gation, military authorities released the Mexican who shot the truckman, it being asserted tha! the American was seeking to enter the Mexican's 2.puse at the time. Americans Halted. El Paso, Tex., June 9.—Customs in- spectors at the international bridge here Teceived instructions early to- day to permit no Americans to enter Mexico from here until further nctice. No reason is given for the crder which was received by tele- Braph from Washington. Reinforcements for Douglas. Douglas, Ariz., June 9.—Battery F, Sixth Field Artillery, arrived here to- duy from Eagle Pass to reinforce the one battery of the same regiment previously stationed here. Battery B of the same Tegiment, is enroute here “om a special train from Laredo, Texas, To Confer With A, F. of L, Mexico City( June 9.—Representa- tives of the Mexican labor unions at & meeting yesterday decided to send a delegation of four men to El Paso to confer with representatives of the s4merican Federation of Labor for the parpase of avoiding war between the | United States and Mexico. 1 PAPE NOT GUILTY { Waterbury Publisher Discharged As Senator Peasley Fails to Prove Libel Accusation—No Handshakes Follow ‘Waterbury, June 9.—After being out one hour and a half a jury in the district court today returned a verdict of “not guilty’ on two counts of a criminal libel information lodged | ®against Editor William J. Pape of the Waterbury Republican, a morning newspaper, as a result of alleged crim- Inally defamatory ipublications in that paper directed against State Senator James A, Peasley of this city in March or April of last year. Judge Edward L. Smith of the AHartford court of common pleas sat in the case. Senator Peasley con- gratulated the victor verbally when the verdict was announced but did not shake hands with him. SLIPPERY RAILS FATAL. ‘Waterbury, June 9.—Slippery rails | are said to have caused the fatal trol- ley wreck of early this morning in which William Roxburgh of 23 Perry Wgtreet, a carpenter employed in the | fepair shop of the Connecticut Co., was instantly killed by the overturn- ing of a service car, which was towing n disabled passenger car to the car barns. | JOHN R- MCLEAN DEAD- ®& Washington, June 7—John R. Me- Lean, owner of the Washington Post, | and the Cincinnati Inquirer, died at | his home here at 2:50 o’clock this af- ternoon after a long illness. C. N. G. FIELD MANEUVERS. Hartford, June 9.—Adjutant Gen- w eral George M. Cole announced today | that the field maneuvers of the First | and Second Connecticut Infantry Reg- Iments would be held near Hebron, | July 10-15. The First will mobilize at Andover Railroad station and the | pecond at Amston stati MISS C Miss Anna Casseles has tendered her resignation as teacher in the Pre- She has | been teaching in Grade 8. Miss Cas- seles’ home is in Bristol and it is re- | ported she is going to be married. | Hartford. | committee [ 1avish A NEXT GONVENTION WILL BE HELD AT BOSTON IN 1920 American Union of Swedish Sing- ers Elects Gustave Sundelius of Bay State, President FIFTY AUTOS TAKE LADIES T0 HARTFORD Convention Votes to Take Thule Singing Society of Worcester and Apollo Singing Club of Boston Into Its Membership—A, B. Roos of This City Elected First Vice Presi- dent of Eastern Division. Fifty delegates officially represent- ing the various singing societies in the Hastern Division of the Amercan Tnion of Swedish Singers embled in executive session in Electric hall this noon. Routine busin was transacted and an invitation to hold the next meeting and musical festival at Boston, Mas: in 1920 was ac- cepted with a rising vote of thanks. The following ‘officers were then clected: President—Gustave Sundelius, ton. Festival Secretary—C. strom, Boston. Treasurer—Gustave Smidt, Boston. First Vice President—A. B. Roos, director of the Eolus Singing society of New Britain. Second Vice President—John Hell- terg, New York. Recording Secretary—Abel strand, Philadelphia, Pa. Financial Secretary—Carl Englund, New York (re-elected.) Director-in-Chief—Ernst Pittsburgh, Pa. (re-elected.) Business of the Convention, Retiring President John Peterson of New Britain, called the meeting ta order and the following credential committee was at once appointed, after which the delegates were seate Charles M. Peterson, New Britain; I. F. Nordstrom, New York, and Oscar Ekeberg, Providence, R. I. Repoarts of the convention held at Philadelphia in 1912 and at Indian- spolis in 1914 were read and accepted and the following auditing commit- tee was mamed: K. O. Stolhammer, | Bridgeport; Rudolph Sundin, Wor- cester, Mass.,, Rudolph Svensk, New Eritain. Two New Societies Admitted. Applications for membership were received from the Thule Singing society of Worcester and the Apollo Singing club of Boston. It unanimously voted to admit each af these societles into the Eastern Division. 'Will Award Prize Tomorrow. The prize trophy for the saciety having the best record of attendance at rehearsal and concerts will be awarded tomorrow morning and the judicial committee which will award Bos- O. Lind- Helm- Francke, was J. Pearson Fridel of of New berg of New York, Boston and Fritz Haven. Nelson Makes Good Report. Retiring Treasurer Hilding Nelson | submitted his financial report to the | convention, | balance on busines of the union were then discussed and the convention adjourned until 1920, the members going to rehearsal in the theater, preparatory to this evening’s concert. Fifty Autos For Ladies. Although the persistent inclemency of the weather is such as to dampen the spirits of the most ardent, never- theless the visiting guests are making the best of it and are determined to enjoy themselves. In this they are showing a substantial hand. Other routine { ably assisted by the many local com- mittees and this morning the ladies | were given an unusually pleasant treat in the form an an automobile trip to Hartford with dinner at the Hotel Bond. The automobile party had all characteristics of a monstrous auto- mobile parade and at 11 o'clock fifty automobiles, each decorated with American and Swedish colors and bearing 200 ladies left Vega hall for Arriving there, private tables having been reserved, dinner was served at the hotel. Later a short automobile trip was made through some of Hartfords principal streets and the party returned to this city to prepare for tonight's concert and banquet. All day today the several hundred visitors, who are here in addition to 1y entertained by the Svea social club at its rooms on Arch street. The committee in charge is Louis Kall- berg, Adolph Peter son, John Swanson, on, Andrew Carls | ana August Johnson. The official delegates have heen en- | discussing numerous possibilitic in | might the Svenska Klubben its rooms in the Electric building The committee is composed of Iellenius, Hilding Nelson and A, 1. renson In both places the showed themselves entertainers and the tertained by w- to he uesta (Continued on Tenth Pge.) ihe prize is composed of John Hell- | connected with the activities | the official delegates, have been royal- | | i | 1 the | committees | again Adolph Carl- | on | pected and the uncertain. | | Emil | m: | Tocal | Col PEACE CONFERENCE [ WITHOUT RESULT Republican and Progressive Gon- ciliators Reach No Agreement IN SESSION OVER TWO HOURS This Other Meetings May Be Held Afternoon or Tonight—All Mem- bers of G. O. P. Committee in the Fight of 1912. Chicago, June 9.—Delegates tu the republican and progressive national conventions reassembled at the Co- liseum and the Auditorium here to- day facing a situation unprecedented in recent American political The progressive met and party at 10 | resumed history. o’clock the republican their deliberations at 11 o’clock. Uncertainty as thick and obdurate as the murky weather that has hung over Chicago for three days prevailed, and all traived to catch the first possible clearing of the po- litical clouds. No man on the ground was able to predict on a basis of fact, what the next twenty-four hours might bring out of the haze; whether it would be harmony and a reunited republican party or disagreement and dual nom- inations by the two big conventior The day was ushered in by a mid- night conference, that will become historic, of ‘“‘peace’ committees from the progressive and republican Ycon- ventions which took place at the Chi- cago club in Michigan Boulevard. The conference adjourned before o’clock without definite results, it was said. It may meet again this afternoon or tonight, or it may not. Only the developments of the day can determine that. Fate of Partics in Their It was a remarkable picture formed by the men seated about the confer- | ence board, in whose hands prac- tically rested the destinies of the re- publican and progrissive parties. The republican committee was com- posed of Senator Reed Smooth of Utah, chairman; former Senator W. Murray Crane of Massachusetts, Sen- ator Willam E. Borah of Idaho, Nicholas Murray Butler of New York, and A. R. Johnson of Ohio. The progressive committee had George W. Perkins of New York for chairman and the other members were Gov. Hiram W. Johnson of Cali- | fornia, Horace B. Wilkinson of New York, Charles J Bonaparte of Mary land, and Jolin M. Parker of New Or- eves were Hands. ery member of the “peace” committee took part in the management of the republican con- vention of 1912 which brought the progressive party into being. Crane, Smoot and Butler were determined advocates of methods to prevent the nomination of Col. Roosevelt then. B. Johnson, then in congress, sup- ported them. Borah was for Roose- velt, but refused to leave the repub- lican party. When Vice President Sherman died Mr, Butler was selected as the running mate of President Taft. Gov. Johnson was candidate for vice president with Roosevelt on the 1912 progressive ticket. Many times Gov. Johnson has denounced with | great vigor the action in 1912 of the men who last night sat across from him at the council table. Bonaparte of Maryland constantly has been for Col. Roosevelt and Roose- velt poli Mr. Parker organized the pro: ssive party in Louisian Mr. Perkins and Mr. Wilkinson were with Col. Roosevelt in 1912. Mr. Perkins has been particularly promin- ent in the councils of the progressive party and one of its most widely known leaders republican Conference Lasts Two Hours, For more than two hours the con- ferees discussed the points at issue | between the progressives and the re- publicans and took up details of the peace plans projected earlier in the day by the two conventions when the conference committees on harmony had been appointed. When adjourn- ment came it was announced that “we report progress’ and the statement made that the members of the two would not get together until after the ions of the | conventions today. They prepared re- | ports, which are being presented to their respective conventjons today. The prepared reports, which are be- ing presented to their respective con- ventions. » “It is undorstood,” said Senator Borah after last night's confernce had concluded, “that while nomination speeches will be made in each:conven- tion today no nomination will be made. Explosion Enal committee in the But herein situation delicate May said another member of the “we will resume negotia- fternoon or evening.” enter various phases of which combine to make as invite the unex- Leaders of Happen. tions th it so to both parties =at up most of the night s that and making to ituation should efforts be ampede cither convention particular candida Linst further dely in making nominations. Many of the progressives hoped that Roosevelt at Oyster Bay, would develop, the 1o plans handle de for _Col. | going as long | whispered to a few ! Rabbi Joseph Stolz (Continued on Tenth Pge.) ROOSEVELT, ONLY NAME PRESENT ED TO PEACE CONFERENCE; HUGHES, BURTON, ROOT, WEEKS NOMINATEI Sen. Borah Visits Bull Moose “To Get In- spiration” and Is Con- sidered Compromise Candidate. “WE WANT TEDDY” IS STILL THE SLOGAN ntire Convention Chants Battle Cry for Full Minute While Officer From Enemy’s Camp is on Stage—Does Not Want to Discourage Loyalty and Enthusiasm But Urges United Effort to Beat Wilson. June reconvening the there Auditorium, Chicago, ‘When the hour for progressive convention, arrived not a leader on the platform. There little enthusiasm although band playing patriotic airs did best to liven things up. The officers of the convention, Wi were attempting to proceed in a de- liberate manner, realized that work was cut out for them. Henry Allen’'s description of yes- terdgy’s session that it was a powder magazine with lots of matches around adequately described the today. From a parliamentary view the convention officers had the advantage in their contest with oh- streperous develagtes who would rush madly into making a nemination of Roosevelt. Before adjournment vesterday, the platform report was placed hefore the convention by Dean William Draper Lewis of the Univer- ty of Pennsylvania, chairman of the resolutions committee, and it was made the unfinished business. Plenty of Roosevelt Spirit. Those who were seeking delay to give the peace conference commit- tees as much time as they desired in their efforts to get together with the republicans looked eagerly for a Roosevelt demonstration. They were prepared when it came to keep it as possible, figuring that it would help use up the time. While the leaders talked, the deles gates poured in. The Massachusetts delegation marched in lling “We'd better nominate Roosevelt before it's too late.” William Allen White and Gifford Pinchot after moving about among the delegates reported that the con- vention could not be restrained the moment word came that nominations were being made by the republicans. It was the determination of the pro- gressives to place their nominee in the field before action could be taken by the other convention. Col. Roose- velt, it was said, would not he named by acclamation but with a roll call. “Foolish” a Puzzler. Roosevelt' cretary, John W. McGrath and his for @ r secretary in the White House, William Loeb, Jr.. were on the convention ‘platform about one minute at 11:05 a. m. They leaders and re- tired. Mr. Loeb said: “We hope to keep the convention from doing any- thing foolish.” He declined to in- terpret the word ‘‘foolish.” Following the arrival of McGrath and Loeb, a report was circulated, to which the party managers gave ready ear, that Col. Roosevelt intended to withdraw his name. There seemed to be no competent authority for the prediction, and radicals said they “would name Teddy W was among the arriving delegates, its Col. anyway. . Tt was 10:26 when Chairman Robins alled the convention to order. The floor was filled, but alternates places in the galleries were not The opening prayer was given by of Chicago. Applauded. . followed the pray- Prayer General applaus er. Chairman Robins brought up convention’s unfinished business and the platform, to be read plank by plank by Dean William Draper Lewis, chairman of the resolutions commit- tee. The chairman moved the approv- al of each plank as its reading was finished, but said final adoption as a whole would be deferred until the en- tire document had been read, all ymendments made and the peace con- ferees' report acted upon. All of the first paragraphs of the platform were approved by viva voce the (Continued on Tenth Pge.) WEATHER. Hartford, June tford and vicinity: tonight. Saturday tled, probably showe 9.—For Show- unset- ¥ ers REPORTS FROM ferees of the joint progressive-repu sented to the convention by To the republican You at yesterday's session, met in confe senting the national progressive co gressive committee of conference c New York, Johnson of California, son of New York and Parker of T ferees were of one mind in believi and perhaps i the complete defeat of the present the restoration of the control of branches of the government to th lieve in and will execute the polici by the republican and the progres: The progre: perateness and fairn New York had so large a persona sonal relation to the issues of the him the most It was agreed that your confe. to this convention. Respectfully submitted, Borah, Nicholas Murray Butler, Reed A Auditorium Hall, June 9, ferees follow To the progre: ol their | situation . point of | at yesterday's session met ih mittee representing the nationla r convention R William . The conference was most frien consisted of Mess the name of Theodore Roosevelt. did not present the name of any refute our arguments relating to Roosevelt as a candidate to unite mon country at this crucial period crete proposition was advanced by George W. Perkins, Hiram W. oliseum, Chicago, June 9.—The report of the republican con- enator Smoot. national convention: committee appointed pursuant The conference was frank, free and s repute and influence for years to come depends upon ve conferees were unanimous in urging, , the opinion desirable candidate upon which to unite. 11:3 ve national convention: Your committee appointed pursuant to the resolution adopted The. committee of conference representing the Borah, Nicholas Murray Butler and A. R. Johnson. your committee proposed as the joint nominee of both conventions The committee representing the republican national convention candidate, After several hours of friendly discu that a further conference might be desirable this afternoon or even- ing, the joint committee adjourned. John M. Parker, Horace S. Wilkinson. CONFERENCE blican peace conference was pre- 1t follows: to the resolution adopted rence with a committee repre- nvention last evening. The pro- onsisted of Me: Perkins of Bonaparte of Maryland, Wilkin- Louisiana. most friendly. The con- ng that the good of the country democratic administration and the executive and legislation e hands of those who firmly be- es that are so heartily supported ive parties alike. with tem- that Theodore Roosevelt of 1 following and such a close per- coming campaign as to make rees would represent these facts Smoot, W. Murray Crane, W. E. . R. Johnson. 2 a. m.—The report of the con- conference with the com- epublican convention last evening. republican national eed Smoot, W. Murray Crane, dly. Immediately upon assembling nor did it attempt to the unequivocability of Theodore both parties or to serve our com- in the history of the world. on, during which no con- the republican conferees, except Johnson, James J. Bonaparte Mentionof Taft’s Na by New York E ecutive Is Signal f Demonstration Las ing Six Minutes. DEMONSTRATIONS FOR ALL ON LIj Attempt Made to Sweep Conven for Supreme Court Justice and Adherents March Around Creating Deafening Uproar— vorite Sons’” Delegates Rooted to Their Seats. Coliseum, Chicago, June 9, 1 a. m.—Chairman Harding called convention to order. The Colorado delegation of tw caucused this morning and lines Roosevelt Root five and Fairb: 1, for the first ballot. Sleven o'clock passed fort had been made to call the vention to order. The hall b with speculation on the report o peace conferees as the delegated sembled. At 11:1 rapping for order cleared the aisles, Mr. Harding urged the delegat] be seated quickly. The big hall w it has been at that The delegates from states appeared with and ng b ¥ Harding the 3 Chairman and more crowded hour on any the flag aay son | UP BEFORE RUSSIANS Front Smashed in for I_Jength of Ninety-two Miles, London Says. London, June 9, p. m.—Infor- mation has reached the Russian em- Lassy in Rome that the Austrian front has been completely broken along a length of 94 miles to a depth 37 1-2 miles, accarding to a Cen- tral News despatch today from the | Italian capital. The Russian these adv according to to en- in the | finding the advance, s, now threatens velop the entire Austrian arm region affected, the Austrians themselves attacked from both east and north. Austrian Slav regiments are clared to have been seized with during the first attacks by the sians and to have surrendered vut any real resistance. Germans Pierce FY Lines, Paris, June 9, 11:05 m.—The Germans have launched a general at- tack along the entire front on the right bank of the Meuse and have penetrated the French line at one point but were repulsed everywhere ith heavy loss, according to an offi- cial statement issued by the war of- fice today. The point where the Germans en- tered the French lines is in the neigh- borhood of Thiaumont Farm. The Geymans also made two small at- de pani Rus- wit ch a. | Greece tacks southwest of Hill 304, but these attacks, the statement says, were re- pulsed. Dutch Army Ready. London, June 9, 11:43 a. m.—A Reuter despatch from Amsterdam says that a statement has been issued from the Dutch army general head- quarters that the army is thoroughly prepared and equipped for any possi ble war Ioniki Closed Port. Paris, June 8, 11:40 p. m.—The official press bureau states that the entente allies have notified the Greek government that as a result of its ne- gotiations with Bulgaria and Germany they would take all measures neces- sary to enforct the treaties safeguard- ing Greek unity and the Greek consti- tution These treatie moreover are binding on the reigning dynasty, informed. In consequence the Greek commander of the port of Saloniki has been replaced by a French naval oflicer, and entry to the port has been refused to Greek ships from Kavala. Moreover, an embargo has been placed on Greek ships in French ports is NEUMANN GETS DEGREE. Rev. George B. Neumann has been awarded an M. A. degree by the Teachers' college of Columbia univer sity. Rev: Mr. Neumann has been en- gaged in missionary work in China and will leave for the Orient late in September: | cabinet | democ: | Cummings, { by and Cabinet Go Planks. 0n Over the Washington, June 9.—At before the St. convention President Wilson the meeti Louis and advisers today went over details of platform for the democrats and cussed the platforms of the progres- sives and republicans. his dis- The president’s draft of planks wiil be completed tomorrow. of cussed the subject with the president said they considered the republican platform “innocuous’ anda declared that the democratic platform wil] more progressive Selection of a cha atic national committee succeed Wm- F. McCombs also considered at the cabinet wa 1id that no decision reached. Reports from « members of the committes welcome the selection of of Connecticut chairman of the committee, officials with inte Administration officiais that no effort would be made t the platform drafted here convention Members the cabinet who dis- irman the meet d It n en t 1 Fom now were road KING 1S Clhiosen Republican National Commi teeman From Conn. Coliseum, June 9.—The Connecticut | to the republic convention selected John T. delegation n natjonal King national committeeman at a meeting this morning. It was reported that John T. King nad been elected national committee- man from Connecticut last Monday but the report was evidently errone. ous. King succeeds Judge William | F. Henney of Hartford. New Haven, June ,—In electing John T. King, national committeeman, day, the vote, according to priv messages received here, was 10 to 4. | Col. Ullman, R. H. Woodruff, I. H. Chase and E. W. Higgins were the four voting for W. F. Henney. to- ate “WATCHFUL WAITING.” Oyster Bay, N. Y., June Theodore Roosevelt is waiting opments at Chicago. He reiter: forenoon that he had no tention of going there was up last night until ing to progressive headquarters on the long distance telephone. Two hours after he retired he was awaken- ed to answer another Chicago call Nevertheless, he was up early this | morning and appeared to in high spirits. 9—Col. devel- ted this “present in- The colonei o’clock talk be ANNIVERSARY. William H will observe TO OBSERV Mr. Mrs. Glen street Porter of 25th anniversary of their wedding Sunday. and 6 the last | il was | noise-making machines, At 11:17 C n Harding g meeting in order and the conv | stood while Bishop William F | Dowell offered prayer. Before going on, a mittee contest from | considered for a | mous consent, the ly referred to the Cheste A. Condon bert were confirmed by the co tion national committeemen Minnesota and South Carolina rd tively Senator Smoot read peace conferees 1y’s Name Starts Disturba When Mr. Smoot to th | nouncement that the progressivel ed that Col. Roosevelt had t} Bt desirable| upon unite" and 1airm; national Kentucky moment by 1 matter being national comr nd J. W, as the repg the came ur tributes iidate werc most which tc applause cheers f “Rooseve and more ¢ his han stration parts of the few tried t monstration. At er Chairman Hze and the nois apy 1se and marked the of the bell neld from diffarer ued, Some d der,’ the gav terin pplause and cheers marke H4 coy Chairman 1a 1oll o Alabama and yielded to New An Arizonz vielding and the delegation was All voted aye. A man in the| gation who voted in the place off gate Wright because he d hj wright's “bad and credent put out and the aiternative place voted had it, owever, man of New York was reco, took the platform to Hugh The demonst while Gov. Whitman oduced ominating Governor Whitman form at 11:41 Justice Hughe At the mention Gov. Whitman there of applause not thag other thus few delegateg Pennsylvania their Cheering for Taft lasted six m When Mr. Whitman quoted an cight year old speech of J Hughes declaring lequat vision for our and ma| ance of the efliciency of the ar there was more applau Whitman concluded ‘at the words “The great s York, through the lip: : offers to the people party, to the voters of the not, not only to them, bhut great nation—her son, her and her best. “I nominate as the republicaj didate for president of the | States, Charles Evans Hughes o York Big Demonstration for Hugh A G. O. P. elephant on rolle: then carried down the aisles calle Y member engd and Justice subsided being int nor to pres f Taft's nay was an ou more ble far \ kept seats for defense ravy,” Gov with New vernor, p Mr. Porter is captain of Engine Com- pany No and has been in the local (Continued On Fifteenth Paj