New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 23, 1916, Page 1

HERALD BEST OF ALL LOCAL NEWSPAPERS e NEW BRITAIN HERALD HERALD “ADS” MEA BETTER BUSINESS PRICE THREE CENTS. NEW BRITAIN CONNECTICUT, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 1916. —TWELVE PAGES. ESTABLISHED R. R. MEN DISPLAY SPIRIT OF UNREST Beginning to Believe Presidents Are Mere- ly Playing for More Time for Delay LEADERS FEAR THEY MAY NOT HOLD THEM Newlands and Adamson in Conference With Wilson —Hill Predicts Bankrupt- cy for Eastern Roads— Employes Ready to Act Immediately. Washington, Aug. 23.—Three rail- road presidents today reported to the committee which is trying to formu- late an answer on behalf of the roads to President Wilson's suggested plan for meeting demands of the union brotherhoods, the substance of their conference with the president at the White House last night. It is under- stood the purpose of that visit was to receive Mr. Wilson's specific ideas on how the railroads are to reimburse their treasuries for the many millions additional expenses which would arise out of acceding to the president’s plan for an eight hour wage basis. The attitude of the president on this subject was not disclosed, but the re- port was considered significant as showing in what direction the rail- road heads are turning in their ef- forts to reach a conclusion. The blg committee of brotherhood representatives were impatient at the delay, but W. G. Lee, head of the trainmen’s brotherhood, expressed the bellef that they would not be held here past tomorrow. Bankruptcy, Says Hill. Louls W. Hill, president of the Great Northern Railway and one of the strongest opponents of the eight hour day, declared In a statersent given out today that many western roads in particular would have scant earnings next year, and that many would be forced into recelverships by an eight hour wage basis. “This is a time when, instead of being burdened with useless and un- called-for expenses, such as are de- manded by the brotherhoods, the rail- roads should receive every encourage- ment in order to meet the needs of the country,” he said. “Such an ex- tra burden as is contemplated by this eight hour demand would not only cut off all possibility of dividends and ex- tensions but throw a number of west- ern railroads Into receivership and cripple thelr usefulness to the terri- tory they serve. President Wilson summoned Sen- ator Newlands and Representative Adamson, chairman of the senate and house commerce committees, to the White House this morning. It is un- derstood he planned to discuss with them legislation on the railroad strike situation. Under the president’s plan for the settlement of the railroad di: pute, congress would create a commis slon to investigate the working of the eight hour day and collateral issues. Ready for Instant Action. The men, tired of the delay due to the railroad representatives’ prolonged discussion of President Wilson’s plan, gave free expression to their opinions at today’s meeting. The men felt that the railroads show a disposition to disregard their sac- rifice of the demand for time and a half overtime. A. B. Garretson advised them to be patient and assured them that de- cisive action was expected soon. Mr. Garretson refused to comment on the situation other than to say that “it is in the hands of the president— until he acts there is nothing for us to say or do.” Other leaders did not hesitate to say, however, that plans have been pre- pared for instant action in case the rallroad managers decline to accept the president’s proposal. After thelr conference with dent Wilson, Senator Newlands Representative Auderson said they had discussed the controversy gener- ally but that no legislation to meet 1le slivetion had been gons over spe- cifically. The bill adding two mem- bers to the interstate commerce com- misston, already passed by the house, was one of the measures liscussed. Tt was understood, however, that the creation of a permanent commis- slon to investigate such controversies was mentioned. Some railroad offi- eials have t the position that if such a comm were created and railroad employves prevented from striking until an investigation is com- plete, they might accept the eight hour day. Tt was understood definitely today that the railroad executives had de- clded to act as a unit in the present situation. The program of the railroad execu- tives as understood today was to deal (Continued on Eleventh Page.) AUTO BANDITS MURDER COLUMBUS POLICEMAN May Be Band Which Oper- ated Successfully in Detroit. Columbus, O., Aug. 23.— shot and John Laufhutte ur auto= killed Pa- here mobile bandits trolman last night, deserted a which contained a small arsenal, and e ed under a fusillade of shots from the revolver of the dying police- mah. The tragedy occurred when Patrol- man Laufhutte found the men re- pairing a puncture on the atiomo- bile. The machine bore no lights and the officer called the attention of the driver to the fact. He received no answer and threw his searchlight into the body of the car. The man stoop- ing over the tire immediately opened fire. His second shot struck the of- ficer near the heart. Laufhutte stag- gered back and opened fire as the men took flight. They quickly sep- arated. One bandit scaled a high board fence and ran through the home of Miss N. R. Weisenberger, whom he knocked down in his flight. The second bandit ran through the rear yard of the home of Mrs. John Kreamer, held Mrs. Kreamer at the point of a revolver and forced her to direct him to a way out of the yard to the alley. The other two bandits escaped in opposite directions as a crowd gathered and took up the chase with the police. The stolen automobile bore a tag number 88,308, Ohio, which is the registered tag of Walter L. Bryon of Youngstown, Ohio, and is for a ma- chine of a different make from the one deserted. In the car was found a high power rifle with a large supply of ammunition for weapons of a dif- ferent caliber from those found. The police are working on the theory that the gunmen were the gang that re- cently robbed the Burroughs Adding Machine company’s pay automobile in Detroit and were preparing to com- mit a crime in this city. HUGHES TIRED 0UT Protests Vigorously Against Strenuous stolen automobile Program and Is Assured of Lighter Program on His Trip East. Sacramento, Calif., Aug. Charles K. Hughes left California be- hind him early today for Nevada. He is to make two speeches at Reno, one during the day and the second at night. He will leave for Ogden, Utah, tonight. Mr. Hughes made approximately thirty speeches in California, sixteen of them yesterday. The nominee showed the strain of the unusual effort in his volce more than any time since he left New York and was tired out on leaving here. He will have his first rest of the campaign next week, when he goes to Estes Park, Colorado, for a four-day stay. After today he will make but four set speeches be- fore going to Estes Park, at Ogden tomorrow, Salt Lake City tomorrow night, Cheyenne, Wyoming, Friday night and Denver Saturday night. Mr. Hughes protested vigorously at his last day in California and has re- platform speeches hereafter. PROBE MECHANIC’S DEATH. Was Riding in Sidecar of Cycle on Southington Mountain. Waterbury, Aug. 23.—Inquiry hour of Edward Post, chanic of the Sperry company, who was riding in the side of a motorcycle driven by John T. Berrell, an engineer of the company, on the Southington Mountaln road. master Post was thrown out. He died in an automobile belonging to Henry Big- way to the hospital here. Post leaves a widow and two chil- dren. ENGAGEM Miss for Florence Porter. At a by Mrs. home on the engagement charming bridge party Russell C. Germond at Hart street this of Miss announced. Miss Porter is the daughter of R. R. Porter, of Hampton, until vears ago a well this city. She attended the Britain High school. Mr. in the hardware business in Rochelle. [ the 23— | as the re the strenuous program arranged for ceived assurance that he will not be called upon to make so many rear was being made today by Deputy Coroner Makepeace into the death at an early me- | Construction The evidence was to the effect that ness of Holyoke, Mass., while on his Germond Entertains at Bridge | given her afternoon | Florence Porter, of Hampton, Conn., and Addi- son Chase of New Rochelle, N. Y., was a few known resident of local schools, and graduated from the New Chase is New York City, making his home in New DRIVE T0 GUT OFF TEUTONS AND TURKS Success in Balkans Might Force i Sultan Out of War ALL ENGLAND TENSE | Potitical Effect on Rumania and Grecee of Great Moment—Bucharest Government Undecided Whether to Enter Conflict With Allies. London, Aug. 23, 2:17 a. m.—De- velopments in the Balkans take first place in both news and editorial col- umns of the newspapers this morning. The papers display keen interest not only in the landing of the Italtan and Russian troops at Saloniki but also in possible actions by the Greek and Rumanian governments and in the new Russian offensive which is developing in Bukowina According to unofficial despatches the Russians are pushing ahead with the greatest energy in Bukowina close to the Rumanian frontier and alreads have gained “‘a very brilliant success. The Daily News in an editorial mary of the Balkan situation “The imminent general offensive against Bulgaria is of great import- ance. One of the first results of a succ ful offensive by General Sar- rail would be a complete rupture of Germany’s communications with the east and the isolation and capitula- tion of Turke: This is a Nain geo- graphical fact. There aré also other issues upon which it is wiser to reflect than to enlarge. These affect the fortunes of the two neutrals, Greece and Rumania as well as the dozen belligerents. “The situation in Greece, where Greek troops already actually are en- gaged in hard fighting with their tra- ditlonal enemies, the Bulgars, is rich in possibilities. As to. the intentions of Rumania, we may be content to draw upon the German press which is authority for the statement that Rumania definitely has joined hands with the entente and is preparing to give Russian troops r ge through her territory. It is difficult to con- ceive what motive the Germans could have for circulating such a statement other than the belief that it is true.” Bulgaria Undecided. Berlin, Aug. 23, by wireless to Say- ville.—Rumania has not decided whether she will enter the war, in opinion of a person characterized the Overseas News Agency as “A ished diplomatis who es- nt with Rumanian < quoted on the present situation: “Rumania’s attitude geographical situation. The country is virtually surrounded by belliger- ents. Rumanian statesmen therefore are guided by the desire to spare their country the injury which would be unavoldable were it to become a theater of war, BUILDING COLLAPSES x Missing, Several Dying and Dozen as follows is due to her Injured as Result of Accident in the Bronx, New York. New York, Aug. 23.—Six men are missing, several are dying in hospitals and a dozen others were injured foday 1lt of the ‘sudden collapso of a five-story brick tenement, in the | course of construction in the Bronx Between 30 and 40 workmen wers in the building and half this num- ber were caught in the debris. City building officials charged that the cement used in the walls was of an | inferior avality. Police later placed the number of missing at six. One of the workers dled a few minutgs after reaching a hospital. Seventeen others have been taken to hospitals, many of whom will dle, it was said. DIAZ PROPERTY SEIZED Two Pieces of Property Confiscated by Mexican Government—Victories for Carranza's Troops. Mexico City, Aug. 23.—The govern- ment has ordered two pieces of prop- erty belonging to Felix Diaz confis- cated The war department reported today that the government forces have de- feated bandits in small engagements in Zacatecas, Chihuahua, Durango, San Luis Potosi and Toluc: General Carranza has new military zpne sing the Isthmus of Tehuantepec and placed Gen. Luis Gutierrez in command with instructions insure the safety of trains on the isthmus, organized a compr to BATTERIES HOME New Haven, Aug. 23.—The uncer- tainty about the future of the Yale batteries seems to have been removed by positive declarations made here upon seemingly good authority that the men will be brought back and dis- banded right after Sept. 1. Athletic arrangements at Yale are being taken up in earnest. The football men will report and in crew circies word is given that Coach Guy Nickalls will be here in the early fall to begin work \ With the candidates. YALE SOON. T MARS' PLAYGROUND IN BALKANS =g S _ | | | | | kans moment operations | on the situation from cal or military Rumania WARRIORS 1N A MINOR ROLE IN Bl PUY Politics Overshadows Effo of Allies in Balkans British Hold, French Lo On the Somme Front Political developments in the overshadow in interest for even the important mili in progress there, but day’s despatches throw little new I either a poj standpoint. In connection with the attitudd the course of the Rusf campaign in Bukowina, close to Rumanian frontier, is being clo advices fi the ¢ watched. The latest Teutonic sources, however, rent Austrian official statement £ stance, declare that the Russians being held up by the strength of Teutonlc resistance, not only in Carpathian fighting but along the tire front to the north of Galicla Volhynia With Russian and Ttalian trd British and the field, formidable array added to the French bian forces already in allles have a | fighting men on the Macedonian fi | So far, MAP OF OPERATIONS IN GREECE allied defensive on the bein up in atts are being made on both fianks of the line, as shown on the accom- panying map. Anglo-French troops are operating northeast of Doirag (1) and have crossed the Struma and are attacking a line of Bulgar positions The entente 1loniki the center fronu is pus west of Seres, the strongest Barakli (2.) the Metsa on Sunday the port of Kavala On the reme left of the front Serbians have taken some first lin positions from the Bulgars but have lost the town of Banica, which is south of Florina (4.) The heavy black point which is at Bulgariz who crossed have 1 a (3.) the of | squares | Gene ' eral § on the map proximate position of The photograp British; Gene: mark the the battle front Boyovitch, Serbian, and Gen- ar Sarrail (marked with an X in the pic~ ture) is highest in command of the al- lies on this front. HEALTH AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS TO MEET Opening of Schools May Be Postponed to Prevent Possible Spread of Paralysis. Superintendent T. E. Reeks of the | health department and Superintendent of Schools Stanley H. Holmes were in consultation this morning to arrange for a joint meeting of the health and | | each, school boards, which will probably be held at an early date for the purpose of thoroughly going over the in- fantile paralysis situation and dJe- ciding upon a proper date for the opening of the local schools. The health officials are thoroughly aware of the value of education but neither department wishes to expose the chil- dren to the disease unnecessarily which may cause a postponement of the opening date. The schools will not be opened until it is considered perfectly safe. “There arec no further cases of the - disease in the city as far as “we know, and we know pretty well,” said Dr. Reeks today. “Of course I hav to lool over several suspected cases a day, reported to me but there have been no new ones. It is well that T should know every case of sickress about which there is the least clo- ment of doubt, however.” Dr. Reeks reports that the rerurn of families from the shore and moun- tain resorts has pretty nearly doubied the work of the health department during the last few days. Tvery child coming in from an infected d trict is isolated and carefully wat-hed for any developments that might lcad to the supposition that it had «¢ tracted the discase. rere are now, in this city, fifty-two children under rveillance. This compares with thirty-two a few days ago. " children will not bhe allowed to with others until all danger is over. The health department is taking every feasible means of keeping the plagus from New Britain’s doo on- play WEATHER, Hartford, Aug, 23.—For Hartford and vicinity: Thun- der showers this afternoon or tonight. Thursday fair, Coole | has sent a f today PLAGUE CASES IN STATE JUMP TO 401 Fourtcen Cases Reported to Conn. Health Board—Colchester and New Haven in Lead. Hartford, infantile 23.—New cz reported by state board of health toda Aug. paralysis and Colchester and New Haven, six making up to date in the statc cases. Bl 401 Dr. ck, telegram to the health ‘authoritied of New Jersey notifying them that Frederick C. Ryan of Cran- ford, N. J.. had taken his son from a camp for boys in Morris, Litch- field County, which was quarantined because of an outbreak of the discgsc in it. Mr. Ryan according to Di. Black took his boy from the school and drove h'm in an automobile to New York state. Boston, Aug. 23.—The state depart- ment of health today received report of eleven cases of infantile paralysis which developed within the past twenty-four hours. New Haven, Aug. and one positive case of infantile pa- ralysis at the New Haven hospital to- day W a decided improvement over vesterday’s report One death New York, Aug. 23. w record-breaking heat wave has to spread the epidemic of inf. ralysis. Only a slight gain was shown today In the number of deaths and new cases reported. During the twen- ty-four hour period ending at 10 a. m., the plague killed forty-two childr the five boroughs of New York city and 131 were stricken. This compares with thirty-nine deaths and during the like period yvesterday dise 1 killed 1,731 children and 66 he se now stMicken MONEY Antonio, Tex., of 50,000 has been by the war department for the ment of state troops on duty aleng the border. General Funston =satd the amount would be sufficient to pay guardsmen for their services up to and including the month of July. FOR MILITIA. 23.—A fund ilat pay - Aug. made av. San Mrs, v were from: | sast Haven and Westbrook, one each; | WANTED TO DIE IN LOCK SHOP POND William ¥rom Taking Life By Passing Workman. What is believed to be an attempt noon by James plumber employed Cunningham, at the Stanley ‘Works, while on his way back to work at the factory. As a5 he neared the | To Chief Rawlings, Mr. | In 1 | now n in | 118 cases | | of Boston | Lock Shop pond he noticed a woman secretary of the board standing on the bank acting in a sus- picious manner. discovered that it was Mrs. William Sodergren | wings | the Vardar valley, that entente | vances have been scored. ap- | | from Saloniki shows General Miline, | Moschopolous, Greek; | which ail, French, inspecting troops. | their Sodergren Provented | | area. | ture at self destruction was prevented this | | | Approaching her he | . th of Estrees Questioning her as to her intentions, Mr: Sodergren informed | the French on August however, its strength has been exerted to marked effect. Bulgarians have pushed back and it is only in the cente! It not improbable that this region, 'w! | offers superior Iroad facllities cause of the line running throug to Uskup has W§ the main avenue al the entente thrust is ¢ selected as made. On the western ‘front, along | Somme, the British continue clo| | in on Thiepval, on their left | ana apparently have Guillemont, | their right, almost within their | South of the Somme the | | retention of the trenches they capt French now being forced to fight hard early this week in the vicinity of trecs, and Paris reports today the Germans, through a strong ed ter attack were able to gain footi former trenches. The Ita are continuing passive in the Gon They have launched a new gressive movement in the Dolom | the Alpine region on the far nortl report the d rian positi however, and of important A on the Tofana heights. The Turks have also attempted| offensive along the Black Sea e but Petrograd reports today that front, | were foiled in this movement Germans Gain Near Estrees. 23, mnoon—Ger! the French 1 on the Somme frf at some pointd beeen captures 21, the Aug. attacking Paris, troops, a footing had gained trenches that Cunningham that it was none of his | office announced today business if she did commit suicide He took the woman to the factory where the police patrol was called and | the woman was brought to the station. | Sodergren, it | she intended to is said, admitted that | commit suicide, saying, “I am down- | hearted.” Later she having repented. Although young in years journey of Mrs. Sodergren has been | filled with thorny paths. Recently she figured in a police court case when | after making an attempt to her child from her mother-in-law she was arrested for breach of the peace In court she said that she had never been married to Sodergren. Later a marriage was performed by the town clerk after her husband had been taken into custody for burglary and iter bound over to the superior court. of a honeymoon Sodergren was taken away from his wife and is languishing in a cell awaiting trial | is reported an | the life secure | | nounced CATHOLICS RE-ELECT. Sixth Vice President Only Agai One Not Chosen York, about the an New brought of Amer cieties John Whalen of New York, the president, and all other officers were | re-elected except Joseph T. Brennan | ixth vice president, who | was succeeded by Dr. Peter Gauz of | Louisville. i Aug. 23.—The heat early ¢ urnment of atholic day annual convention Federation of ( s0- | right Estrees was intense The attack in the couth of the Somme, after a period of preparation. North of the Somme the Germ violently bombarded the French line. reg} laung artil Forced Out of Trenches. London, Aug. 28, 3:02 p. m. heavy assaults on the positions ne | won by the British south of Thiep on the Somme front, were made by the Germans. They o footing in the British trenches were driven out again, the war ol announced today Turkish Off Petrograd Aug 23 Via 40 p. m An offe by the Turks long the coast has been forces driven the today wsive, Lond underta Armenian Bl stoppea and back with Russian fleet, it was by the war office. nsive Turkish id of Offensive, Via Lond| Germans Resume Petrograd, Aug 5 p. m.—The Germans resumed fiensive yesterday scuth of Bro| vhere the Russians are attempting| approach Lemberg from the nor The war office statement of s the Germans were repuls ns captured two hell on the Hungarian frontier. Losses. by Wireless of Russia's Heavy Petrograd, Aug. 23, Sayville—A correspondent (Continued on Sleventh Page)