New Britain Herald Newspaper, June 14, 1918, Page 1

HERALD BEST OF ALL LOCAL NEWSPAPERS HERALD “ADS” MEAN BUSINESS PRICE THREE CENTY INEW BRITAIN HERALD NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 1018.——SIXTEEN PAGES. ENEMY BATTERED INTO HALT; ‘U-BOAT SIGHTED OFF VIRGINL Fighting Dies Down, Only Local Operations Being Reported From Scene of Mo Recent Drive—Vessels Held Ci U-BOAT OFF SHIPS REMAIN IN PORT Submarine Reporied 18 | Miles Out From Coast and Vessels Recalled BRITISH STEAMSHIP SUNK LAST NIGHT Keemum Seng Out Wireless .\ll'\\tl'u:’ af Attack by Hostile >uhn:vr~ihh~“ and Later Reported She Was Si ing—American Captain Tells of S O S Appeal on Last Tuesday— | Swedish Ship Sunk. An Tety 1o were that a subm miiles oft the Atlantic to sail Port, June 14. from here last ni turned back on rine operati Virginia Capes Ships | ht and | reports 18 was | British Steamer Saak. H An Atlantic Port, June 14.—A Brit- | h steamship arriving here todax that she received wireless es from the British steamer m Jast night that she was being attacked by a Germae Two hours later word w from the vessel that she w The Keemum, a ve: gross, said Wi off the Virginia Capes. She was last reported as leay- ing Manila. If the Keemum this is the largest during the U-boat of the Atlantic. re- | | 1 submarin received as sinking. *1 of 9,074 tons | she was has been destroved, steamer yet sunk rarfare on this side The Keemum, owned by the China Mutual Navigation Co. of Liverpool, was built in Belfast in 1902. Tt was considered probable here that she a number of passen- : carried Heard S O S Last Pucsday. An Atlantic Port, June 14.—An Aguerican steamer from West Indian ports arriving here today reported that on Tue: off Car Hatteras, the vessel picked up a wireless call] for help from a ship between her and | the shore which, the message said, w being shelled by a German submarine. The fate of the vessel was not learned. Eher 1 ship definitely known to have fallen victim to Ge submarines in American water man ¢ sunk on June 10, the day pre vious Vessel 14 Swedish Destroyed. The Swedish 1,555 tons gro: has been sunk thout warning (presum- aby by a GGerman submarine), accord- ing to a dispatch from Copenhagen to | the Exchange Telegraph Co. Nine| iMmbers of the vessel's crew were | Killed June of London <teamer No W a Danger Zone Warning Ignored. 14.—Intention nment to de- of the United neutral re- via no alarm here today. June gove Washington the German the eastern nger zone s intimated in ved last night from Amsterdam, occasioned whatever in official circles ost officials considered the matter unworthy of comment. Those ex: pressing their views declared the Am- | sterdam dispatch meant little, as Ger- ny., by the sinking of 18 vessels, 1e of which flew neutral flags, on this side of the Atlantie, practically fssued a warnir neut th their flags would be no more respect- cd in waters off the American coast than in the barred zone around Eu- rope. Should the re coz intimated “‘warnin to be a formal announcement extension of the policy of | lessness to American waters, of- declared, the navy was pre prove of the | value | opinion of ®red Lo cope with Germany's under- a craft and no change of the pres- @ant plans would be necessary. VIRGINIA; SENATE COMMITTEE IN FIGHT ON PROHIBITION. Jones Amendment Adopted But Opponents Will Not Rest. Washington, June 14.—With only five members present, the senate agriculture committee today tentative- Iy inserted in the cultural appro- priation bill the amendment of Sena- tor Jones, of Washington, to provide for national prohibition during the war, The committec struck out the Ran- dall amendment, which would prevent the oxpenditure of about $6,000,000 under the provisions of the bill unless the president prevents use of grain and foodstu in the manufacture of beer and wine. Opponents of prohibition announced efforts would be made to have the cominittee reconsider its action in view of the fact that only five senators were present. Senators Norris, Kenyon voted for the amendment, tors Smith, South chairman of the Smith, of Georgia, lution. and and Carolina, committee, opposed the Page Sena- acting ; and | Teso- The committee also eliminated from the bill o house amendment provid- ing that no money appropriated in tho measure shall be used in payment of | salaries of persons of draft age who | have been given deferred classification ! while employed in the Department of | | Senator Smith, of South Carolina, | immediately after the conference ad- | journed, called another meeting of the committee for this afternoon at which cfforts will be made to reconsider the action taken on the prohibition | amendment. After the Jones amend- | ment had been adopted and while| Senator Smith, the acting chairman, | was temporarily out of the committee | room, Senator Page, of Vermont, sup- | porter of the prohibition amendment, | made a motion to adjourn which was seconded by Senator Kenyon, another | prohibition leader. When Senator Smith returned a few minutes later he found the committee had adjourned and all the members gonc. ALLIES FAGE CRISIS tion But I'ngland Never Weaken Or Stop Fighting. London, luncheon Junc 14.—Speaking at a of the Aldwych club today. former Premier Asquith said there was no use in cloaking the fact, or minimizing its gravity, that the Al- lies had reached a most critical point in the fortunes of war. But nothing that had happened on the Western front since the last week of March, he added, would in the slightest de- gree weaken British allegiance to the great purpose for which the British people were fighting or their dete: mination to press on to the final ac- complishment of their aims. McADOO DECLIY TO SWER. Washington, June 14.—Secretary McAdoo today denied the senate’s re- quest for information as to what steps are being taken to stabilize the | of the American dollar abroad. Asked for the information in a senate resolution he replied that in the President Wilson it would inadvisable to supply it at this for fear it might reach enemy he time countries. WILL NOT SUSPEND RATES. Washington, June 14.—The senate finance committee at a special meet- ing today decided not to attempt of publishers’ second es which bccome us- cl effective pension mail r July 1. 3. | slightly ORDNANGE WORKERS URGED NOT T0 REST. Message From Gen. Williams Read in All Shops in Nation “Our Work Over Here Makes Pos- sible the Work of Our Soldiers Over Therce,” Appeal From Acting Chief of Department. 14.—With 700.- 000 men in Franc ing added sig- nificance to the Stars and Stripes, Flag Day was observed in the United States with a greater display of pa- triotism than ever before. Observance of the day generally took the form of a display of the flag though pub- lic ex were arranged in a num- ber of cities and towns. In all cele- brations, the fresh laurels won by American troops in the last ten days did not pass unnoticed. In Washington, all government de- partments were to close at 3 o'clock and join in a celebration near the capitol grounds. Secretary Baker was to preside at the meeting with Solicitor General John W. Davis a the principal speaker. It was con- sidered likely that President Wilson will attend the exercise Washington, June PRODUCE! PRODUCE!. EX-U. §. NAVY MAN | man Workers in the ordnance plants the country were termed the | dlers' resource and rveliance” in | Ilag Day message from Gen. C. C. Williams, acting chief of ordnance, | which was read in every ordnance plant in the country tod The message follows: “May I not expr cach and every workman in plant on this occasion the gr preciation of the ordnance ment for splendid work deing? “Our work over here makes possi- ble the work of our soldier: over there, and it must indeed be a satis- faction to every worker when he rea- 1iz that the product of his hands goes over there to give a square deal to the men who are facing for us all, weariness, hardships and death “We over here, are the soldiers’ resource and reliance., They depend upon our labor, and the work of every one of us has a direct bearing on the outcome of the war. “I most earnestly hope, and feel confident, that you and the men and women associated with you will con- tinue in the future, as in the past, to put forth your greatest efforts to produce for our soldie: to you and to your t ap- depart- | you are CAN'T HURT PAT O’BRIEN Royal British Fiying (‘or[é Hero Falls 2,000 Feet and Worriés About His New Trousers. San Antonio, June 14.—Lieut. Pat O’Brien, Royal British Flying Corps, who is in the United States after having escaped from a German war :on, fell nearly 2,000 feet in an rplane here today but was only injured. O'Brien was alone in the plane over Kelly Field when it fell. He was conscious when aid reached him and his chief concern was over his new trousers which he had heen ruined. GAS LIGHTS NOT Us of the near-panic several of the local theaters during Wednesday afternoon’s storm, com- plaint was made to Building Inspector I Rutherford to the effect that in every instance the law regarding lighted gas light well as electric lights, was not being obscrved. In- spector Rutherford has visited each of the local theaters and has informed the managements that they must live up to the letter of the law. As a result in ERNE ster, DR Wor tirnest V. state hospital superintendent iliness of fiv in Lewiston, 1857, ST . Mass., June Scribner died of which for six y weeks., Maine, SCRIBNER. 14—y today in the he had been ears, after an He was born in Febru ‘ BRITISIHT | | CASUALTIES "AL on PAST WE 34,1 Twndon, June 14 British casualties reported in the week ending today totalled 34,17 officers and men, of this num- ber 4,447 being killed The casualties were as follows: Officers killed or died wounds, men, 4,216. Officers wounded or miss 8§99; men, 28,825, divided of U-BOAT COMMANDER Captain Neustidt, in Charge of Raider, Gunner’s Mate Five Years. New York. mander of the June 14.—The com- U-151, one of the Ger- submarines ating off the American Atlant has been identified as Captain Neustidt, and he served five year gunner’s mate in the United States navy, to affidavit of officers and the schooners Hattie B. Dunn, Edna, and Hauphauge, victims of the sub- as | marine. The documents were hrought | here today naval arriving from Cuba. The seamen who made the affidayv- its are the same who were picked up by a southbound American steamer, after having been held prisoner board the submarine for eight nd set adrift. The Amer toolk them to Cuba examined by the by reserve office where they I naval reserve affidavits give details submarine’s construction and ment. of the arma- O LIQUOR FOR MEN CALLED TO SERVICE Dealers Are Notified Not to Sell to Drafteces Who Have Been Se- lected for Army. Several local cafe proprietors have been served with a notice from the office of the adjutant-general to the effect that it is forbidden henceforth to serve liquor of any kind to men who have been called for military serv- ice—that is, men who have been noti- fied by their local board to report on a certain date for induction into the army. Violations of the order are punishable by a fine of $1,000 or im- prisonment, or both. The liquor dealers are perplexed over the new ruling. They say that while they may learn from lists pub- lished in local newspapers the names of New Britain young men called for service, there is no way at present for them to know who has or has not been called in other cities. Conse- quently, it is next to impossible for them to know in the cases of tran- sients whether they have been called for service or not. Until more defi- nite instructions are reccived, it is difficult for them to understand how the law can be made effective. JAP MILITARY CONFERENCE. Tokio, June 7 (By the Associated Press)—An important council, at- tended by Prince Fushimi, TField Marshal Yamagata, Terauchi (the premier) Tieut. General Oshima, the minister of war, and others w in the general staff office toda; A joint conference of the field marshals and the admirals has been summoned for June 10. MANUFACTURERS MEET. Washington, June 14 legislation and industrial activities connected with the war were con- at a conference here of manufacturers association. ight states were represented. Revenue sidered th Twenty WEATHER. Hartford, June {4.—Fore- cast for New Britain and vi- cinity Unsettled tonight; Saturday fa RS AWARDS WAR MEDAL according | sailors of | S | neers). days | an steam- | | l s held | T0 ERIC 5. OLSON Gen. Pershing Recognizes Brav- ery of Sergeant in Company B WALKS THROUGH BARRAGE New Britain Man, on Night of Feb- ruary 28, Displays Valor TUnder Firc by Defying Enemy and U. S. Gunners’ Fire. With the American Army in France, June 13 (By The Associated Press.)—The Distinguished Service Cross, the new American war medal, has been awarded to 11 members of the American force by Gen. Pershing. Announcement was made today that two officers, four non-commissioned officers and five privates had been honored. Six of the men were deco- rated for bravery in action on Feb- ruary Ambulance drivers, artil- lerymen, infantrymen, and a private from the medical department com- prise those honored. Those receiving the war medals ave: Private (first class) Lece McGilire. Private (first class) Fred A. Ren- nick. Corporal Arthur W. Jones (engi- First gineers). Second Lieut. Ralph ) Lieut. Cornelius Beard (en- Bishop (infan- Sergeant Eric S. Olson Corporal Ralph S. fantry). Corporal Francis 1. Hurley (infan- try). i Private (first class) (medical Pri lery) Pri try). The citations include: Sergeant Eric §. Olson, infantr; “was a member of a working party which, on the night of February 28, was well out in front of an advanced post. His party encountered a vio- lent harrage of the enemy which pro- | tected enemy assault troops. He helped to fight off the German troops and twice walked back and forth through the enemy's and our own barrage to collect his men. When he heard that his lieutenant was in trouble he walked back again to his rescue to where the barrage had at first overtaken him.” (infantry.) | Sanderson (in- Thomas department). | ate Charles Gunter (field artil- Jol- 1y ate Edward J. Farrell (inf;\n~| | Sergeant Olson is about years old. He enlisted as a private in Com- pany I, First Connecticut Infantry, in 1916, two days after the president called for men for service on the Mexican border. He served with Com- pany E at Nogales and when the First Regiment was called out for the present war he was promoted to a corporal. Just before leaving for Trance, after the First and Second Connecticut Infantry had been amal- gamated into the 102d U. S. Infantry, he was promoted to the rank of ser- geant. His brother, Sergeant Arthur Olson, is in the same regiment with him in France. Sergeant Olson is the son and Mrs. Andrew Olson of 472 East street- and before enlisting was em- ployed as a glassblower at the Lan- ders, Frary & Clark factory. of Mr. IMPERSONATED OFFICERS. Cincinnati, June 14.—While admit- ting the charge of impersonating an army officer, Wm. J. von Struckrad, who claims to be a son of a German general and relative of Admiral von Tirpitz, insisted while in jail today that he desired to join the American | and fight against Germany. He | pleaded guilty to impersonating an | irmy officer hut protested against the | charge that he had violated the ionage act. He was sent to default ,000 bail await June 2 army of to trial CONGRATULATIS W PERSHING June 14. Messages of the anniversary of addressed to | shing by President Raymond or IFrance, Premier Clemen- shington, ulation arrival in France cean Ifoch and Gen. Petain, were made public here today by Gen. March, chief f ~-& ose in Atlantic Port for Safety American Airmen Shoot Down Two Eae Pianes and Drive Third Out of Control One of Our Machines Missing---Stro Attack on British Post Repulsed Paris, June 14.—Fighting on’ the front of the German att has died down, there being only local ope ¢ ing to the statement issued by the war office today. of Villers-Cotterets Jetween the fores (which includes the sector held by v fighting during the night. artille tions 1 night, acco: and Chateau-Thieq American troops) there v A German attack near A theuil, west of the Oise, was completely broken up. Enemy German ’Planes Brought Down. With the American Army in France, June 1 )—Two German airplanes were destroyed and ciated Pre! the As (By other apparently driven out of control by American aviators the Toul front toda Three American airships attacked a German patrol mach; at a height of 2,000 meters. with the Americans in down. The other Germans were accounted circus of 12 machines German Albatross fighting ‘planes which went to the by the Germans. height of 5,000 meters over Norroy, ‘planes under attacl The German pursuit and then lines at Thiaucourt, where the enemy fled toward St. Mi to behind the Ger: machine was broug for in a fight with and three Amerid aid of two photographi The battle took place a north of Pont-a-Mouss: One German machine was shot down in flames while the othe: believed to have been crippled One of the American ‘planes is missing. It was seen to down in a nose dive during the fight but it is believed the avial landed safely and was made prisoner by the Germans. All other American machines escaped unscathed. Attack on London, June 14.—A strong enemy party this British Post. morning tacked one of the posts recently established by the British sou west of Merris, on the Flanders The attack was tivity by the German artillery front, the war office annound completely repulsed. i The Germans left some prisoners in the British hands. near Villers-Bretonneux, to cast of Amiens, as well as in the Scarpe Valley, east of Arras is ported. NEW DEPENDENCY RUI:ING Exemption Not to Be Granted {o Men Who Have Wives Only to Support— Children Real Dependents. Hartford, June Buckley sent out to local dr boards today a message based on instructons received from Provost Marshal Gen- eral Crowder instructing boards to re- classify all who had been married since May 18, 191 and who are not in Class 1, but in Class 2, because they have wives dependent upon them. The dependence of a wife is to be no longer taken as a sufficient reason for exemption from Class 1, and there is to be no exemption for dependence unless the dependent is a child. The rule applies to next registrants. SAG John RESIGNS. Ilec Has ative Position. Assistant Cit n More Tucer Burton P. superintendent, has res city employ. The 1 take effect tomorrow Sage was .employed by funet board of public safety nearly two vears ago. Ilis work for the city has been satisfactory. He said this it electrical ed from the signation will evening, the now de- Sage morning that he had a more lucrative | to. mail position to go The morning Mr. Sage’ 1gnation mission intend to fill the vacancy date and will receive t once. The position i to brought The fire com- ap- ca at an early plications ries a salary of TWO MORE OVFR THERE. Mrs. Mar, A. Pickup, of Lincoln street, today received a cablegram an- ouncing the safe arrival of her son, nt L.owell Pickup, overs . Mr, William Kiesewetter, of have ceived notice that the on, rgeant George Kie wetter, has arrived safely on the other side. Both young men are in the Department. et, 50 T Ordnance LABOR HONORS FL. June 14 supplanted activities at the annual here of the American Federation of labor. After a hrief session, the convention was adourned to permit federation officers to take part in a Flag Day demonstration. G. Paul, tods Patriotic exer labor union convention cises a Hiie || “Germans Got a Skinfull.”” Paris, June 14.—The position the latest German effort after days of fighting is described gantly, but aptly, but a general | has just arrived from the front] | follows: “The German got a skinf! | Military commentators here unanimous in reporting one German failure. ir Huns Checked in Five Days. With the French Army in Fra June 13, (By the Associated Pres | Five days sufficed to the Ger offenive between Montdidier j Noyon whos objective was piegne. Despite long preparations the mans were unable to overd] French resistance and brilliant ¢ | ter-attacks hy the Allied troops be everything of importance. w; fell into the hands of the enemy ing the first rush with large ma of troops. The Germans certa gained some little ground but design failed in its great lines. Troops who participated in the tle as well as prisoners are unanin] in declaring that the German Id throughout the five days were ap ing. The French i better line for front than before straightenea now sistance the occupy a hay sal alo battle out gerous . Fighters. 14—American trd brilliant military qualities mentioned daily in dispatches | the front, are given unstinted p in the newspapers of Paris, T | celebrated the anniverary of the| rival of the first American co: | gents in France by meecting a po | ful German attack on a difficult tor and inflicting sanguinary losse! the enemy. Press Praisc . B, Paris, whose June Austrians Attack Itallans. Rome, June 14.—Austro-Hun fan forces yesterday launched an| tack against the Italian lines on {J Summit and the Montiello Ridge Italian war office innounced to The attack was broken by the X ians Centenio one-yea san of Joseph Gentino, of 1 street, died > o'clock this after at the New Britain General hospita burns sustained late vesterday af noon when a pot of tea was accid ally epilled on the child’s body, Apilo : ~~ ~—