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Newport daily independent. (Newport, Ark.) 1901-1929, 1914-07-30
GERMANY TAKES DECISIVE
STEPS.
To Determine The Issue Of War
Or Peace According To
, Government Statement
That Is Not Ex-
Planned.
United Press Dispatch.

United Press Dispatch.
Berlin, July 30.-Germany is
today preparing to declare war
upon Russia unless the car ex-
plains satisfactorily the mobili-
cation OF his troops upon the
German frontier.
The Kaiser has not yet de-
manded an explanation, the gen
eral staff advising that an an
swer from Russia is not desired
until Gernany's military move
ments have progressed further.
Anticipating an unsatisfactory
answer, Germany wants to be
prepared to Immediately declare
war.
The foreign office has declared
that Germany did not dictate to
Austria and if the attempt to To-
calize the war failed the Gar
would be responsible.
The foreign Office authorized
the following statement: Ger
many has taken decisive steps at
st. Petersburg, Paris and other
European capitals within the past
hour the result of which will de-
termine the issue of war or
peace. Germany has faithfully
. kept peace and the reports
Of mobilization of Germany's
troops were premature. Germa-
ny has made no war move and
only steps were taken in the di-
rection of peace. Now the Fa-
therland must decide upon meas
ures calculated to meet danger
GUS situation resulting from Rus
sia's activity upon the frontiers. .
No explanation of this an
nouncement was issued but the
fact that Germany has decided
to state her position to the
world seems to indicate that she
is seeking to clear the atmos-
phere and prepare for definite
immediate action,
Newport daily independent. (Newport, Ark.) 1901-1929, 1914-07-30
ENGLAND PRESENTS
UNITED FRONT
Discussion of Home Rule Post
pOned Owing to Immense In
ternational Developments"

United Press Dispatch.
London, July 80. Premier
Asquith announced in the House
of Commons today that on &C
count of the immense interna-
tional developments, the question
of the day regarding the Home
Rule bill would be postponed in
order that England might pres
ent united front, Foreign Min
lister Grey declared that the ac-
ton of the Gar made the situa-
ton extremely acute.
Newport daily independent. (Newport, Ark.) 1901-1929, 1914-07-30
Enforce Law Against Seiners.

Enforce Law Against Seiners.
Prescott, July 30.-The grand
jury has reported the finding of
$50 indictments, . the greatest
number ever returned by grand
jury in this county. A total of
$50 of the indictments was re-
turned against fishermen of this
county, who are charged with
seining in violation to the special
act of the legislature prohibiting
fishing with anything except
hook and line in Nevada county.
The fishermen who have been in
dicted are up in arms over the
matter and declare that they will
each stand trial and if convicted
will appeal to the supreme court,
declaring that the act is uncon-
stitutional.
Only three parties were SEN
fenced to the penitentiary at
this term of court, two of them
being negroes charged with bur-
glary and robbery and one white
man, James Sales, charged with
Newport daily independent. (Newport, Ark.) 1901-1929, 1914-07-30
Summer Special.

We have received an advance
shipment of Administer and Ia
pestry Brussels Rugs, Bath
Rugs and China and Japan Mat
tings, which will be priced very
low for the next thirty days. We
invite your inspection. Johnson
Avera Hardware Company.
d1w1.
Newport daily independent. (Newport, Ark.) 1901-1929, 1914-07-30
AUSTRO ARMY
OCCUPIES BELGRADE
Russia Notifies Germany And
Austria of The Mobilization
of Her Armies.
United Press Dispatch.

United Press Dispatch.
London, July 30.-Austrians
occupied Belgrade last night,
crossing the Danube on pom
toon bridge, according to Vienna
dispatches, the railroad bridges
having been destroyed Sunday.
1t is believed that occupation was
effected without serious opposi-
ton as there was only small
guard in the city, left by the gov
eminent, when the capital was
abandoned at the outbreak of the
war.
No confirmation of the story
of the bombardment of Belgrade
carried yesterday by the Asso-
ciated Press, has been received,
and is believed to be untrue. The
move of the Austrians is the first
invasion of a country which
would precipitate the Vnobiliza-
ton of the Cars armiys. The
fact that Russia today formally
notified Germany and Austria
Russia had modified four
teen army corps seems to con-
firm the reported occupation of
Belgrade fiji 80 SHR
Belgrade.
Newport daily independent. (Newport, Ark.) 1901-1929, 1914-07-30
Entertains For Miss McCauley.

Entertains For Miss McCauley.
A beautiful compliment to
Miss Jennie McCauley Wednes-
day afternoon was an informal
Eat home" given by Mrs. /.
|Sprigg and her daughter, Mrs.
Sprigg Foushee. Summer flow
ers were used to excellent advan-
tage, and the friends who called
during the receiving hours from
four to six, were glad to meet
Miss McCauley of Fort Worth,
who is enjoying a visit to her
former home.
Refreshments of cake and ices
were served by the two hostesses
assisted by Mrs. Tom billiard
Misses Elizabeth and Lucy
C,,y.;rrc ond Matilda WiIpoanc
Newport daily independent. (Newport, Ark.) 1901-1929, 1914-07-30
Both Horses Rescued.

James HARRISON in hauling
irt for the bridge levee drove his
team in too close to the wa
ter's edge Thursday morning,
causing one horse to fall in and
this pulled the other in. They
were cut loose from the wagon
and soon swan out.
Mr.. Holden had a mule to slip
in Tuesday, that went into very
deep water but was rescued.
Newport daily independent. (Newport, Ark.) 1901-1929, 1914-07-30

Interest Wanes In CaiIlaux Case.
United Press Dispatch.
Paris, July 30.-The war scare
has completely overshadowed the
outcome of the Caillaux trial and
Nine. Caillaux has remained in
the retirement of her home since
her acquittal.
Newport daily independent. (Newport, Ark.) 1901-1929, 1914-07-30
800 AUSTRIANS
200 SERVIANS
Killed In First Battle of War
Austrian Troops Routing
Servian Forces.
United Press Dispatch.

United Press Dispatch.
Vienna, Austria, July 30. -
Eight hundred Servians, and two
hundred Austrians are reported
killed in the first battle at Foca,
which was victory for the Aus
TRANS.
Two Servian divisions were
routed and one captured, the 9TH
err retreating beyond the border.
Newport daily independent. (Newport, Ark.) 1901-1929, 1914-07-30
TWO BATTLES IN PROGRESS
United Press Dispatch.

St. Petersburg, July 80. =
Fighting is progressing today be-
tween the Austrian and Servian
armies at Kieznicy and Smede-
revo, according to reports from
Nish.
Smederevo is twenty miles
south of Belgrade. The Kiezni-
.cy fighting was confined to an ar
tillery duel.
Newport daily independent. (Newport, Ark.) 1901-1929, 1914-07-30
INTEREST RATE RAISED.
United Press Dispatch.

OIIIUOU ON5O IIoPetoOfI'
London, July 30.-The Bank
of England raised the rate of
interest today from 3 to a per
cent. The market improved,
there being but one failure re-
ported.
Newport daily independent. (Newport, Ark.) 1901-1929, 1914-07-30
Steamboat Excursion August 4.

We will give another excur-
sion Tuesday evening, August A,
aboard the City of Muskogee,
leaving Newport at 8 o'clock for
a trip on the beautiful White
river. Music and dancing.
Round trip so cents.
101d6 Captain F. L. Inman.
Newport daily independent. (Newport, Ark.) 1901-1929, 1914-07-30
Germany Prepares
To Declare War
Placing Herself In Readiness to Ask
Gar to Explain Massing OF
Troops Upon Frontier.
WHEAT AGAIN SCARS ON
WAR TALK.

United Press Dispatch.
Chicago, ILL.,, July 30.-Wheat
again jumped 4 to z cents as the
prospects for war developed amid
Iriotous scenes, but offerings were
small.
Newport daily independent. (Newport, Ark.) 1901-1929, 1914-07-30
Moving Pictures
the Opera House
THE CABARET DANCER

THE CABARET DANCER
Don, an artist, mar,ies Alice, a
model and dancer. His father
objects to the marriage and is
unkind to Alice, who leaves for
the city, where she becomes a
Cabaret dancer. How she and
DON later find happiness is shown
in. an appealing climax. Alice
3ovce and Tom Moore and Alice
HOLSTER.
1.-TWO Reel Feature-kALEM)
Newport daily independent. (Newport, Ark.) 1901-1929, 1914-07-30
THE HERO

He SEXES the bomb and throws
il. in the ice pitcher. By this
clAer ruse he wins the girl.
! Norma Talmadge and Hughie
Mack.
(Comedy-VITAGRAPH)
ADMISSION 5 and 10 CENTS.
Friday
THE HOUSE OF MYSTERY
IA detective story made in nat
,,ral colors-a beautiful four
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-08
Butternut Valley

Fron TUESDAYS Daily.
The foundation for the new cream
cry building has been laid
Four Corner school I'm Judson Is
home.
J. s. Marsteen Is conducting paro-
chial instruction in Linden. Brown
county. ."..'.
Stanley Meyer has gone to Grace
vile, Mimi, to stay with his sister,
Mrs. Ed. Riepe. .aU
Mrs. Johanna Hustoft entertained
the Y. p. s. Friday evening. There
was large attendance.
DR.. J. w. Andrews OF Mankato is
scheduled to address the people of
Butternut Saturday evening, Nav 9,
at the town hall and all are invittd.
The doctor Is candidate for state
senator, but will not discuss politics
on this occasion. II will be a lee
ture on subject of general interest.
Miss Rose Mccall closed her school
last Friday. A picnic dinner was ar
ranged and general good time had.
Recently an organization called The
Bluebell Bread club was effected by
the girls OF this school They ex.
pect to qualify for the state contest
In this line and bake bread that will
fetch the banner home. The officers
and members are: Anna Overlie,
president; Gladys Hansenii secretary:
Olga Hansen. Title Johnson. Bertha
Johnson, Palma stordahl. Alma John
son and Pearl Johnson.
Likewise Miss Bowen's sschol or
ganized the Wilson Bread club with
the same purposes Those interested
are: Ella GIlberts. president; Lily
Thorstad. secretary; Della Thorstas.
Amilda Gilbertson. Adeline Hansen.
Clara Olsen. Ruth Osten. Grace Bah
ma. Gyda Evansen. Both these clubs.
we're formed as q result of the recent
visit OF Professor +. A. Erickson 60
The Farmers club where he advo-
,ated such work. The teachers men
Toned Immediately acted on his sug-
gestion with the results noted. Here
IS success 20 tSe venture.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-08

From Tuesdays Daily.
Emil Swanson OF St Paul spent
Sunday at home.
Miss Mildred Gordon was a Man
kato shopper Friday. s
Miss Mabel Johnson visited Man
kato friends over Sunday.
Charles Scouton of Minneapolis
visited friends here over, Sunday.
Harry. Heidel OF Mankato trans
acted business in town Saturday.
Mrs. Mary Stebbins and Mrs. John
Mention were Mankato callers Sat
urday.
r. ID. Fawcett who is employed I'm
the twin cities, was at home over
Sunday.
Harry volk of Minneapolis visited
at the c. w. Babcock home over
Sunday. D..
The band boys have postponed
their concert until Friday evening,
May is.
The baseball boys will give a So
cial dance in the, village hall next
Friday evening.
Mrs. Claus INLAND of ST. Peter
visited at the ]. August Peterson
home Saturday. ..,-.
Clara Eastwood OF Mankato was
entertained at the William Jardine
home over Sunday. t,r.....
Miss Bonita Bailey visited Misc
Ruby Johnson at st. Peter from Sat-
urday until Sunday. .sg ..,,
Mrs. c. N. Warrant and Miss Pearl
Mann visited the latter's parents. at
Lake Vita Saturday.
A large number of Kasota people
attended the senior class play at st.
Peter Friday evening.
Miss Anna McNaughton and Miss
Ella Bowen of Minneopa visited
friends here Saturday.
Thure Johnson of the theological
seminary at Chicago is visiting
friends here this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Asa Moses of Mime
apolis spent the latter part of last
week at the VIM. Moses home.
Mrs. A. J. Thomas OF Sleepy Eye
and Mrs. ]. r. Thomas of Mankato
are guests at the Frank Romers
home.
DIR. and Mrs. Powell entertained a
party of friends at dinner Sunday
In honor OF Mrs. Hannah Turritin OF
Redwood Falls.
The following people from Rasota
heard Miss Macbeth sing In Mankato
Friday evening: Mr.. and Mrs. ].
Z. Davies. Mrs. r. ID. Fawcett, Miss
Ruth Buell. and c. w. Babcock and
family.
Rev. and Mrs. c. F. Bailey cele-
brated their silver wedding ami
versary at the manse Thursday even
Ing. About a hundred and twenty
FIVE guests we're present and most
enjoyable evening. was SPENT A de-
lightful lunch was served, after
which the following responded to
toasts: II. w. Clapp. T. s. Wilcox.
Mrs. Hannah Turrittin, Mrs. c. n.
Warrant and Mrs. David Turrittin
After the toasts a mock wedding
ceremony was read by David Turrit-
tin and was source Of much amuse-
ment. The guests presented Mr..
silver spoons and a purse OF silver
dollars. During the evening the band
played several selections. The out
of-town guests present were: Mr..
and Mrs. Asa Moses OF Minneapolis.
Mrs. Hannah Turrittin Of Redwood
Falls. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred thinner.
man OF Cleveland. and Miss Grace
Gordon of Sleepy Eye.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-08
From Tuesday. Daily.

The Minneapolis board of educa.
tion has unanimously elected DR.
Frank Ellsworth spaulding OF New.
ton. Mass, superintendent OF the
Minneapolis public schools. He will
take up his duties August I. 1914, at
a salary Of $4,000 year. $1,000 more
than DR.. Jordan received.
DR.. Jordan. retiring superintendent,
was unanimously elected superin-
tendent emeritus and the board win
employ him las adviser and assist
ant to the board to. at its request.
advise. consult and assist the board
In making such researches and In
vestigations and in performing such
duties as the board requests, at a
salary OF $500 for three years. be-
July 1. 1914" DR.. Jordan has
not slgnified as yet whether he win
accept this position.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-08

be agood thing to form organization.
OF the farmers themselves in the in
terest Of good roads. Good results
had been accomplished, by this plan
wherever it had been tried. as long
as the organizations lasted Here
was good work for the good roads
committee to do.
Oppose New Express Rates.
a letter from tho Gamble Robinson
company was read asking the Com
mercial club 70 use its influence with
Ira b. Mills OF the state railroad and
warehouse commission. against the
new express rates The communities
ton stated that the new express rates.
going into effect ON April I. were 80
to ITO per cent higher than the old
rates. Attention, was called especial
ly to rates on, bread, berries and
fruits. which were sent largely by
express. "a, ssia 49,,
"A communication from F.yJ. Sper-
ry superintendent Of, schools. and C.
n. shumway, teacher of agriculture
In the high school, was placed before
the club. urging that agitation be
started by the club for lower rates
ON grain and grass seeds and on live
stock used for breeding purposes.
Prospects Are Bright.
A letter from Fred ID. Sherman OF
st. Paul. state commissioner of i'm
migration was read, stating that
never before was the outlook 50 bright
for tie prosperity of the farming
people OF Minnesota, and 1t was time
to see what could be done to adver-
tise the. state. among farmers in
other parts of, the country and bring
them here to develop the Minnesota
farms. Mr.. Sherman urged that "a
good live man" be sent into Iowa
and other states TO, show the farm
ers what there was for them In Min
nesota. Thousands of egood men, he
said, could be brought to Minnesota,
where they could get farms far
than, they could in older
part of the country. Hubbard county.
he said. had sent such an agent and
the results were very satisfactory.
On motion by George N. Palmer,
all OF these communications were re-
ferred to the, advisory committee. to
and present rscommenda-
TONS. o. a,r,h ssw ~.
Hand Writing Is Bad.
A communication was,i read from
Postmaster A. j. veigel.nasking the
cooperation of local business men
In facilitating the handling OF the
mail. He enclosed letter from the
first assistant postmaster general,
making suggestions along this line.
Badly addressed mail, II was urged,
should be eliminated as far as pos
sible, all business men taking care
10 have the addresses written cor
rectly and legibly. IL was also urged
hat business men send their mail to
The postoffice three times a day.
and not wait and mail dhe whole ac-
,omsss Of It, ut might. Lo-
al business men weres urged to sug-
yest any changes that smight, occur
% them. whereby the handling OF
he mail might be improved.
Mr.. veigel addressing the meet
ing. stated sthat when business men
rad large bundlesa4of mail to be
handled It, was sbest to hand them
N at the. parcel post window and not
irop Them into i, the box. where
he pieces were hotapt to get
mixed up and require much more la
Dor In sorting. ., aoiancr
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-08
From Tuesday. Dsny.

Whether a candidate for Office
whose name Is not pronounced the
way 1t is spelled can have both YER
sions on the primary ballot was put
up to Secretary Of State julius A.
Schmahl yesterday by J. A. o. Preus.
insurance commissioner and candi-
date for state auditor on the repub-
lican ticket.
Although he announced HIS candi-
dacy some time ago. Mr. Preus did
not file until today. and on his AMI
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-08
PLACE ON THE
CONGRESS, TICKET

az tl8tN h.sH .H. P. ..f'.
From Tuesdays Daily.
"They have put a hard PROPOSE
ton up to me-" said J. A. Fit
tie when approached by The
Free Press, this morning. ~ have
not made up my mind what an
swer shall make to the con-
ference. ! will have something to
say tomorrowT-a definite answer
as e whether, !, will accept or
reject the proposition TO file for
the demoeratic nomination for
congress. Delegations have, called
me with, the request that ! file.
have received considerable adj
vice from others who do not
want me 10 file."sr,..
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-08
davit entered MS name bsi lolIowr.
Jacob "A. o. Prets tPricel. ~

ally known as Price" yet that spell
ever, that, in order that there may
be no confusion. his name should be
entered on the ballot in both ways.
Mr. Schmahl will ask Attorney
General Smith to pass on the mat
ter. FSN -
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-08

Julius Collier. for sixteen years
state senator from Scott county. has
announced he is through with poll
tics. Senator Collier was generally
picked as democratic opponent to
Congressman Davis of the Third. dis.
trict. John B. Ries of Shakopee has
Med for the position held by Mr..
Collier. The real dean OF the state
senate is Senator Schaller OF Dako-
ia county. He has eighteen years
to his credit. He viii not be a
for reelection.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-08

u
Attorney Jean A. .Fllttie was last
night presented with an opportunity
to file for the democratic nomination
for congress. A conference of repre-
sentatives OF the faithful was held
at the Saulpaugh hotel. and the name
of Flittie for congress was the only
one which was heard resounding
through the corridors of that hos
telry. 1t was suggested by several Of
the gentlemen present that Attorney
Albert Pfaender of New Ulm would
make an acceptable candidate, but the
soft pedal was placed on this brain
throb. The Mankato eontingent-and
they were largely in the majority
kept the name of Fiittle ringing In
the ears of those from elsewhere.
Mr.. Pfaender himself. was net urging
his name to bel brought forward in
the conference. He said that he did
not care to be congressional can
didate. Evidently he could see defeat
staring him in the face and he is
not ready for the political slaughter
house. sd
Among Those Present.
About nifty democrats were pres
emit, representing four counties OF
the thirteen in the district The
gathering included G. o. Daley.
Charles T. Taylor, l. w. Postelwaite.
John II. Holman John c. Wise and
Lee Champlin, ali OF Mankato; Albert
Pfaender, Fred Pfaender, Captain
Nenno and Albert Steinhauser. ell OF
New Ulm; George Glotzbach, Sleepy
Eye; August Erickson. Springfield;
G. @. Stone. Pipestone: George F.
Stowe, Tyler; v. J. 'Greiner, member
of the democratic state central com
mittee, Henry PageI, Frank Simonds
and Postmaster Dietz. all OF Maple
ton; Dan Brown, w. J. Sichler and
NJ. Sullivan, Madison Lake; Horace
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-08

r. Z. Brown, on. behalf OF the com
mittee that had IN hand the project
OF damming the Minnesota river at
Sibley park, to make an artificial
lake. said he recently had letter
from Congressman Hammond. stat
ing that bin had been introduced
In congress, giving the city the right
to do this Mr.. Hammond suggested
that II might facilitate matters II
Engineer Potter OF the war depart
ment located at st. Paul, could be
interested.
w. H. Pay. on behalf OF the COM
mittee on switching over Main street,
stated that he had recently heard
from the officials OF the Milwaukee
road that they had in hand a plan,
presented by their engineer, for stay
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-08

At a meeting held. in this city
last night steps were taken to or
ganize what will be known as the
Blue Earth County Eberhart club.
At a meeting to be held IN the
very near future officers win be
elected.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-08

DIR. H. H. witherstine of ,Roches.
ter was given the unanimous en-.
dorsement as the democratic nomi.
nee for congressman of the first dis
trict at a conference of members OF
that party held in Rochester yester.
day. DIR. 'Witherstine accepted and
will file as q candidate.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-08
Lake and Rail- Rates.

BENJAMIN Taylor, who acted as
secretary In the absence OF Z. F.
Soaring. who was Ill at home. an
nounced that a communication had
been left with the secretary by Lo-
gan A. Mizener OF st. Paul, travelling
passenger agent Of the Omaha road,
I'm regard 10 lake and rail rates and
all rail rates between Mankato and
New York Mr. Taylor declared.
however, that the communication was
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-08

There should be good roads day,
as there wa sin other counties.
There should be certain day when
every business man as well as every
farmer would be expected to go out
and work on the roads. This work
should be done under a leader, or
little would be accomplished.
Mr.. Brown said he had written TO
Governor Eberhart about this and
the governor wrote back that he was
much interested In the project and
would be ready to announce day
very soon. probably next week
Mr., Palmer suggested that It would
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-08

Miss Florence Macbeth is to sing
for a group OF elderly ladies and
young children who were unable TO
hear her at her concerts last week.
tomorrow. The gathering will be at
the home OF Mrs. F. M. Currier.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-08
Lack Of Concerted Effort.


community was the lack of concerted
effort. "A road would be broken and
established and then left. A little
money spent right now in improving
and maintaining such highways as
there were would go much farther
than thousands OF dollars spent for
such work in the fall.
Mr.. Nyquist suggested that Mayer
Brothers tractor might be gotten
at work on some OF the roads at
once. II could be used on them to
advantage as soon as they were dry
enough.
DR.. ]. w. Andrews observed that
a great deal OF money had been
spent in building good roads in Blue
Earth county. At the same time Il
was impossible to have such roads
as would be good all the year round,
unless they were paved with con-
crete or macadam. which would be
too expensive. But, II properly
drained and dragged, they could be
made good ten or eleven months OF
the year.