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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-17
Anothr British Statement.

LONDON, Dee 16.-(9:22 }. m)-The following m the OF
press bureaus statement the German attack Oh the
English coast:
This morning German cruiser force made denonstra
zion upon Yorkshire in the course of which they sheed
IIarcpool, Whitby and Scarborough
number of their fastest ships employed Tor TINS pn
pose and they remained about an hour on the coast
They engaged by patrol vessels on ten spot AS soon
MS the presence of the enemy reported Brush patrog
soaro them off On being sighted by the
British vessels the retired full speed and favored by
the mist made their escape
The losses sides small but full reports have not
e been received.
The admiralty takes the opportunity of pointing out that
of this character against mfortled towns or com
e ports though difficult accomplish provided certain
amount accepted devoid Of military significance
'They may less of life among the civil population
and some damage private property which is much to be
yrotted bu thev any circumstances be allowed to
modify the general naval policy which is being pursued.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-17
RepOrt stubboh Fightlng

IETKOGKAD, Dec ~ =" INC IOTIOWTns
statement from the gcnsTal staff Of the com.
mander in chief Of thoi Russipu forces was
the frontier. On the left bank Of the Wis
tula the Germans kept up a stubborn attack
throughout the day along the line from
kicruoza TO Sochaczew. Owing 10 he un-
favorable condition Of the country our troops
rctreated slightly during the evening lDe.
cembcr 80 on the other sections of the
front our troops made couterattscks and
compelled the enemy to remain ON his posi-
l,on, checking hls a,teRhp'' to ady'n,g .. our
from beyond the CarpHthaus On the other
points there is no important change to re-
port. -
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-17
Figures Might Change.

Representative Withcrspoon sug-
gcsted that these figures might be
changed by todays events I'm the North
sen, and Mr. Roosevelt agreed that
they might be very materially changed
before morning
Better ships and equipment for the
naval militia were urged by the as
sistaut secretary as the most practical
way of building mp reserve. lie said
the navy now could command seven
thousand militiamen I'm case Of need.
The navy. Mr.. Roosevelt assured the
committee had gone steadily ahead
during the past year. had improved
It's personnel. had better ships than
ever before. owned more ammunition
and had increased the number OF both
submarines and torpedo boats
Are We any less prepared than
ever before goo asked Representative
Gray OF Indiana
II am unable 10 answer that ques
ton. as do not know definitely what
the conditions OF certain other pow
crs are az this time
HIVE you any reason TO believe
wcare any less prepared2'
yes. comparatively. because Ger
tair other nations have been making
preparations tn various ways, drilling,
organizing and 80 on for some months,
all being directed to actual prosccu-
ton " war So they have increased
their preparation for war. Relatively
we are not so we'll prepared a7 when
the European war began
From confidential reports he
added. Il am certain other nations
have very greatly increased their sub
marine strength. a fact which congress
should consider in framing the naval
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-17

VERA CRUZ, Dec l6.-Officials
here reported today that two battles
had taken place. one was at Jaumave
near Tampico, In which it was claimed
General Carranzas forces won. The
other was near San Pedro De Las
Colonias, between Torreon and Saltil-
10. Ia this fight General VasqueZ,
commanding the Carranza forces, re-
ported thot he was making gains and
declared that General Villas men had
taken a trainload of wounded into
HOrreOu
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-17
SERIOUS battle IS
RAGING IN mexico
FIRST IMPORTANT CONFLICT
BETWEEN VILLA AND
CARRANXA FORCES
VILLAI S IN COMMAND
Both Sides Are Rushing Rem
forcements to the
Front.

III PASO, TcN, Dec. lG.-The first
IL important battle between tho
Carranza and villa factions Of the
constitutionalist army is in progress
near San Pedro De Las Colonias, n
town east of Torreon. Several col
umns Of Carranza troops from Goa
hula state. aggregatug about flVe
thousand men, are being engaged by
villa force of slightly superior
numbers
Reinforccments for both sides are
being rushed to the scene Of conflict
Both sides have ample artillery and
the fighting is described as desperate.
The Carranza force is commanded by
General llifonzo Nasque2. General
villa is in command of the conyon-
tion forces. The Carranza advance
marks a long threatened movement to
take Torreon, railroad center of the
interior. and shut off Villas com
municauon with the north. The villa
garrisons in northern Mexico have
been depleted greatly by the move
ment into Mexico city and troops
from the national capital proba bly,
will be called upon TO enter the north
crn theatre of war.
\ General Movement.
Small groups of Carranza troops
are also moving along the border. 1t
appears that Carranza, from Vera
Cruz, has ordered general move
ment into the north.
-Four hundred men from General
Hills forces I'm the extreme east OF
Sonora have set out along the border
toward Juarez. which is held by a
small Villa garrison. Five hundred
Carran2a troops from Coahuila re-
Gently passed below Sierra Blanca,
Tex, on their way toward Juare2.
The situation has been complicated
10y the appearance in central Chihua-
hua of Gen. Jose Ynez Salazar, the
recently from Jail at Albuqturque, n.
NJ. It was learned today that more
than a million rounds of ammunition
destined Tor Salazar's small force
passed the border safely.
The British ambassador at Wash
lngton has requested the local British
vice consul II. c. Miles, to make an
investigation of the imprisonment by
Maytorena- Villa forces of H. Perry
Meaker, the Englshman, charged
with having aided Carranza adher-
ents in escaping.
George G. Carothers, the vice con-
sui at Torreon, who has been acting
as a field agent Of the American state
department with General villa, ar
rived today at El Paso.
CarranZa agents today repeated
their previous claims that san Luis
Potosi had fallen into their hands.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-17
Braves to RuiId New Stand.

BOSTON Dec, lb,-One story ce-
ment stands capable of seating APP
proximately forty-fiye thousand spec
tators will be built at the Boston Ma
tional league clubs new baseball park
In the Allston district President
James f.. Gaffney said today that the
grounds would be constructed some
thing after the manner of the Yale
bowl
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-17
IIcct Nm Arriyr Sunday.

MONTENIDEO Uruguay Dec ~
1t IL announced that the British
fleet, which recently defeated the
German cruisers Scharnhorst Guclse-
uau, Leipzig and Nurnbcrg Off the
Falkland Islands, viii arrive hero next
Sunday Tho German survivors Of
the battle viii not be landed
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-17

PARIS, Dec lG--U0:l0 %. m)- The fol.
lowing official announcement was issued by
the war office tonight There hab been
sht progress as far AS lhe sea 90 the uurth-
west of Aieuport to tho southeast Of Npres
and along the railroad in the direction OF
La BaSsee There is ~ other notable IN.
cdent to report along ~ rest OF the front
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-17

WASHlNGTON. Dec l6-The
Church Peace union. embracing all
denominations has asked all Amer-
can churches 10 celebrate on Sunday
February a. the centenary Of the
ratification of tho treaty Of Ghcut.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-17
Fifty Dead; Hundred Injured.

LONDON Dee 10 III % p. ma dispatch from Stockton
ON Tees TO the Exchange Telegraph company
1.-The effect the bombardment at artepoo that 30
nersons weer killed and injured At West arepoo 2Oper
sons were killed and many injured.
Shes passed through the Baptist church of laepoo and
other churches damaged.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-17
FAVORABLE report
ON SHIPPING BILL
SENATE COMMITTEE FAV-
ORS L. S. OWNING MER-
CHANT MARINE.
Minority Members VIII Sign a
Report Opposing the
Project
VIZ ASHINGTON, Dec. 16-The
w administration ship purchase

wv ASHINGTON, Dec. 16-The
w administration ship purchase
bill urged by President Wilson was
favorably reported today to the SEN
ate for action
The vote on the motion to report
the bill was eight to six, Senators
Smith Of Michigan; Burton, Perkins,
Nelson and oliver Republicaus), and
Nardaman CDemocraD voting against
it, Some Democrats of the commit
tee, however, reserved the right to
offer amendments in the senate to in
clude coastwise shipping
\ Minority Report.
Minority members contemplate
making a separate report Amend
ments proposed by senator Smith and
other minority me- hers voted down
by the committee including proyl-
slons that the United States should
purchase no ships from belligerent ma
tions or from citizens Of Delligercnt
nations and that no goyernmcnt-con-
trolled ships should transport contra
band Of war
The bill. introduced in the house at
the last session. would provide That
the United states, acting through a
shipping board 80 be created, sub
scribe to the capital stock Of a cor
poration to be organized for acquir-
ing and operating merchant ships be-
tween the Atlantic, Gulf or Pacific
ports Of the country and Central and
South America and elsewhere ito
meet the foreign requirements OF the
United States
The initial capital stock of the cor
poration would be Sl0.000,000 to be
Increased by the shipping board with
the approval Of the president. Tho
United states would subscribe for 81
per cent Of the original stock and OF
each increase and might subscribe
further for the remainder OF the stock
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-17

NEW ORLEANS. Dec. t6-The
British steamer Kelvin.a. which sailed
today for Liverpool Via Avonmouth,
had aboard $50 mules for the allied
armies. 1000 bales OF cotton and t2S,.
000 bushels Of wheat
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-17
WAR BULLETINS.
Two Were sunk

LONDON. Dec l6.-Ol.1N p m| Tho
Evening standard llartlvpo1 nurp p'udout
Gays Of the German rand ou Iha Eug.lsh
coast 1.-TWO German wBrshlps are believed
lo have been sunk The captain of kptch
lying off Sultburu says he saw three Ger
man ships engaged Oar ut these was blown
up. another boltcd and tae tbIri was suu
fghtlug"
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LONDON, Dec 80 % p. mD Cen.
Yorkshire says two Of tbe Gcrmsu war
ships which bombarded the English coast
were badly damaged aud are believed Co have
sunk
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-17

CAMBKIDGE. Mass, Dec 10 =
Walter ". Weld Of Boston was elected
captain of the 1915 Harvard varsity
soccer football team today.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-17

LONDON. Dec. 16.-dO:45 p. M
For the first time in a century Eng
land has been struck by foreign foe
A squadron Of swift German cruisers
rrcpt through the fog last night TO
the eastern coast and turned their
guns against the Britons.
When day broke they began the
bombardment Of three important
.owns-Hartlepool at the mouth of
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-17
DESTROYED Newspaper Office.

LONDON. Dee. 16-(6 40 p MA message to the Evening
Star from Harepool that German submarine accompanied
two German cruisers which bombarded that city They appeared
off the west artepoo at o'clock this morning and IN BON
harment lasting half hour inflicted great damage IN all parts
f be CITY The adds that shell from of the German
csers struck office of the northern Dali Mail destroying IT.
Tte worrooms empty the time Several dwellings IN
ruins.
who ovaSw wounded
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-17
German Counter Attacks.

urther inland tho French also
clam to have gained ground. although
N less marked degree than on pro-
Nlous days. In the Argonne there
apparently has been a lul in the
lighting, but both in the Woevre and
Alsace, tho two other regions where
severe fighting has been in progress
Tor some time, the Germans appear to
nave delivered counter attacks
IN Poland preparations are being
made for now battle or series of
iatt'es. Tho Russians. according to
o former member Of the cabinet at
icrograd. have decided, despite the
a.s1ppointmcnts II must cause 20
withdraw their left wing at least and
form new line back in their own
territory.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-17
Are 10000 Men short.


owe are from thirty thousand TO
fifty thousand men short OF the needs
Of the navy as laid down in the con-
fIdential war plans Of the war col
lcge."
lie explained that many additional
men would be needed for purposes
other than manning ships now I'm COM
mission
Asked why serviceable vessels were
laid up In reserve, he said no nation
kept All of It's ships constantly IN
commission except Iaiu with its navy
OF TWO guuboats.
Mr Roosevelt explained table
worked out some months ago by the
navy department, according 10 a we'll
known formula. showing tho strength
I'm armorcd fighting craft Of various
navies in points. It placed the
three leading powers as follows:
England. 1893
Germany 3Sl8
United States z EG2
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-17
FIRE II REPORT SLIGHT
: )GRESS DESPITE
/. iRCE RESISTANCE
RUS ANS FALL BACK


LONDON, Dec l6-UO.IO p. mo-
Tho raid Of German warships ON
the northeast coast Of England ana
their escape In the fog after having
borbarded Scarborough, Hartlepool
ana Whl'by, where number Of per-
sons were Killed ana wounded and
considerable damage was done to
property completely overshadows tho
operations on land. These operations
however. as on preceding DAYS. have
pccn or the utmost Importance. The
brlush, French and Belgian troops
nave continued their offensive i'm tho
west, and according to the French
official reports have made further
slight progress This was not "A com
pushed without serious opposition on
lhe part OF the Germans. who at ey-
cry point whore an advance was at
tempted, fought against it foot by
foot.
Along the coast Of Flanders. where
the allies are trying to push their lines
forward from Nieuport, they had the
assistance Of the British fleet which
Violently bOmbarded Westende. one
or the many little coast towns which
nave suffered greatly since tho be-
ginning OF the war. This attack. Ber-
I'M says was without effect. ana the
alllcS were rCpulscd
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Was the combined circulation OF
Tho world and Sun yesterday
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Germans Bombard the English Coast
THE WEATHER REPORT /:

WASHlAGTON, Dec. 49, - OKLA
homa. Unsettled and warmer Thurs
day Friday probably rain
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the Tees: Nhitby, 35 miles southwark,
and Scarborough. noted as pleasure
resort. ! 8 miles beyond.
Hartlepool suffered most. There
two battle cruisers and an armored
cruiser were engaged and at this place
the greatest loss OF life occurred.
The British war office fixes the
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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-17

TULSA, Dee 10 - Temperature
MaSimum, 20 minimum a. north
wiuds and clear
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-06-06
ORDERS DEPUTIES MOVED
VIII Not Guard Arkansas Coal
Mine

FORT SMITH. June 8. - Fifty
United states deputy marshals who
have been in camp on the property Of
the Bache-Dcnman Coal company
since Tuesday. Juno > We're today
ordered withdrawn by Attorney Gem
eral McReyuolds, who tclegraphed to
District Attorney J. V Bourland to
notify United states Marshal Mayes.
The deputies were placed in the coal
field to enforce recent order by
Federal Judge Noumans restraining
members of the United Mine Workers
and sympathizers from interfering
with the operation OF the Mammoth
vein mine NO { at Prarie creek. Ark,
which on April 6 commenced opera
tions on the open shop basis. The
same day riot occurred in which
armed guards Of the company were
beaten and the mine closed. about
10. 900 miners and svmpathizers be-
ing in the crowd which marched TO
the mine No disorders have oc-
CURED since. Many petitions have
been sent TO the department of JUS
ticn at Washington asking for the
withdrawal ~ the deputies and de-
claring the state is able to handle the
situation
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-06-06
MEDIATORS MARKED TIME
Are Waiting Reply From General
tarraDIa

NIAGARA FALLS. ont. June 8 -
still without any intimation OF what
General Carranza's answer would be-
on the question OF constituencies
representation here, the South Amer
team mediators and the American and
Mexican delegates spent their time
today working out details Of the gen
cral peace plan
There were mo- general conferences
The American delegates remained on
the American side studying various
phases Of the situation. They are
familiarizing themselves with data
Washington Is sending about individ-
uals mentioned for the new prOvls-
iOnal government.
All principals ere anxious to hear
some defi'Ite word about the con-
stitutionallfts for there can be no
definite developments until their in
tentions are known.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-06-06
ENGLISHNEN WON EASY
Defeated n Picked Team Of Polo
PLAYERS

HEMPSTEAD. y. Y. June 5-The
English polo challorgers today played
their second practice game in this
country against a mixed team sup
posed to be the best Of the second
ratcrs. The Englishmen won by a
total score of 14ls to goals. The
team lined up with Major II. 4. Tom
kinson. captain Leslie :. Cheape. Ma
ior II ". Harriet Captain vivian
Lockett playing in the order named.
Opposing them were Alexander
Brown Of the Philadelphia Country
club: Charles cary Rumsey. Dever-
eaux Milburn. who played for one
period and was then replaced by Mall
colin Stevenson and II. G. Phipps, as
back
The Englishmen made brilliant
runs and their direction was perfect
Tho work Of the American players
was ragged. The first OF the inter-
national matches will be played at
Meadowbrook Tuesday.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-06-06

Fred DcmOn) Bartcl that the De
mon could not throw him
For one hour ana forty-fiNe min
utcs the two men wrcstlcd, first one
gaining slight advantage and then
tho other. At the end OF the time
limit, one hour ana forty-fiye min.
utes as agreed between Rcntrop. Bar
tel and the several hundred fans
present. Referee Lewis declared the
match 1t draw
when the referees decision came
both men were standing with arms
locked just as they appeared at the
opening Of the match
That Rentrop is gaining in popular
ity since his appearance here was
demonstrated when the more than
thousand persons for several minutes
wildly cheercd him at the end of the
contest.
with the exception Of the first five
minutes Of the affair last night the
Dutchman was the aEgrcssor He
carried the match to Iartol through
out Four different times Rontrop
had fatal holds on the Demon had he
been able To keep his opponent on
the mat. However. Bartel appar-
entity wrigglcd of the mat
Neither Of the men appeared 10 be
10 any extent weakened at the END
Of the match
Although IT has not yet been de-
cided II Is likely that Manager
Clancy will match the same men for
the next event
Several good wrestling prelini-
naries added interest to the card.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-06-06
BILLY SUNDAY BY PROXY
hO, tor knwkcrbOckcr VIII Preach 4
Human Interest sermon.

Doctor Knickerbocker continuing
his human lntcrcs' sermons sunday
night takes the Biblical text. There
Was q Man sent From God" A mes
sage from the real Billy Sunday. lie
Nill give excerpts from his most not.
able sermons ana illustrations. es-
pccially his story Of David and Co
Hath. as told in the slang OF today.
his pathos. his power. his methods. his
success, his failure. all of which will be
CWcit upon.
lie will also deliver at this sermon
a ossage from the Honorable claude
Weaver. congressman from oklahoma
who was CONVERTED under Doctor
kniCkerbocker's pastor.te in Okla
hCmI city. At Doctor knickerbocker's
request soon after his conversion he
wrote his symposium on why | Go
20 church. extracts from this fol-
lowing. Prof Gills orchestra will
play. male quartet will sing. Mr. G..
g. Spindicr viii direct the music Ser
vice will be On the lawn is the
weather is not pleasant in the house.
Electric f1rs and ice water. Bright.
llicf. hrothcrly.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-06-06
CORE ABOUT TO Be
Cheated OF VICTORY
OTHER FACTION PLANNING
TO GRAB CONTROL OF
ELECTION MACHINERY
Republicans and Administration
Faction May Combine to De
feat the Senator.

OKLAHOMA CITY, June 5.-(Spe-
| Cial The cohorts of United States
Senator Gore are about to be cheated
! out of the fruits OF their victory in
| lifting the scalp Of Ben Riley as sec
retary of the state election board and
the worm is scheduled to turn, ac-
Cording to inside political talk. The
Gore forces are generally credited
with having backed the new election
law making the secretary of the SEN
ate cX-officiu secretary of the state
election board and with having in
spired the litigation started by Ned
Mcdaniel. secretary Of the senate, who
was heir apparent to the board sec
retaryship, which resulted in ousting
the old board.
II is now said that Governor Cruce
has his neck bowed more than ever
as he recognizes in the fight that has
been wager merely a continuation of
the old war to cIterminate as many Of
his appOntees as possible. The way
things have turned out the governor
has the whip hand and is in a position
TO MS" it to protect his friends If he
SO desires.
II is said that the administration
forces are now planning 10 CheCkmate
the Gore forces by securing the ap-
pointment by the governor OF two
members of the new state election
board who are strong anti-Gore men.
one of these two members will be a
Republican while the other will be a
Democrat and viii be chairman Of the
board. It's planned. according to
political rumor, 10 appoint "A Repub-
lican who Will work with the Demo-
Gratis IN keeping the forces of Bob
Williams and Senator Gore from Sc
curing control of the primary election
machinery and preserving this control
q the hands Of the present admins
trauon In that event Joe Morris, the
new election board secretary. would be
reduced to mere figure head SO far
as any power he might possess To- die
tate appointments ON the county clcc-
tion boards or TO handle the election
machinery of the state. The new law
Is So framed that two members of the
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