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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-05
WEATHER FORECAST.

Washington. Dec. Anew Mex
go: Local rains saturday Sunday
probably fair.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-05

Since then a decision of the SUI
premc court authorized the attorney
general to prosecute in any county"
"Ilns he prosecuted2' p
'IIe has prosecuted miners - not
operators" said McLennan.
The attorney general was asked to
prosecute mine officials at Waisen-
burg, for assaulting union organizer
after the district attorney Of WaIsen-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-05

The committee had deerccd that
certain men who had attended the
funeral of non-union miner at a
neighboring non-unIon mine should he
discharged for visiting the remains OF
a "scab."
He had signed n contract with the
United Mine Workers of America ton
years ago and then gone back TO nom
union labor because, he said, of arbi-
trary excessive fines placed on men by
the union mine committees which he,
as president of the company, was ex-
pected to collect for the union.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-05

Denver, Dec. 4.-~s'I am theercticnl-
" In favor of union labor. practically
| have no use for It," Walter A.. cur
tbs. president of Rapson Coal COM
pany, testified before the federal COM
mission on industrial relations today.
Just now have a controversy with
the pit committee of one Of my mines.
II the union does not stand back of
me In dlseiplining the committee by
discharging II ! am going to get rid
of union labor. | am going 10 sec who
is running our mines. the pit commit.
tee or the company"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-05

The arrival of Australian and New
Zealand eontingents in Egypt on forty
transports Is diloted as another tri-
umph for the British navy. Tho Ger
man cruiser Emden was NOT far from
this fleet Of transports when she waa
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-05

do not believe we can get away
rom the theory that the engineer i
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-18

Washington, D. c., Aug. 17.-Ger-
many's offer to place at the disposal
of the United States passenger steam
ers which will sail under the American
flag to bring refugees home from Eu-
rope, was before the members Of the
government board of relief today. Ac-
ceptance of the offer was assured, and
there were Indications that some OF
the other nations involved in the
European war might divert liners for
the relief of Americans stranded
abroad. If sufficient facilities are
available it is probable that the plan
to send American transports to Europe
will be abandoned.
London, Aug. 17.-After confer
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-18
MANY REFUGEES
ARRIVE ON SHIP
OWNED LINER Sue
cEEDs IN CROSSING OCEAN
WITHOUT TROUBLE.

New York, Aug. 17-More than
1000 passengers, most of them Ameri-
cans, who scurried out Of Europe at
the outbreak of hositilities, reached
New York today on the Cunard liner
Laconia, from Liverpool There were
543 in the first cabin, ATT in the second
and 648 in the storage. Sixty In the
steerage were persons of wealth, who
could get no other accommodations.
Besides steaming at night with lights
out to avoid German warships, the La.
coma had her top sides, bridge and
tunnels painted to resemble steam
er of the Norwegian line. On August
10 she was spoken to by the big Aquit-
ania, now British cruiser.
Many of the Laconia's passengers
endured hardships In getting out OF
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-18
APTURED FLAG IS
VIEWED, |. ] | BY ] ERE|hCH
STANDARD TAKEN AWAY. FROM
GERMAN REGIMENT is PLACED
ON EXHIBITION.

Paris, Aug. 1.-THE first Prussian
eagle captured by the French during
the present war swung today above the
entrance to the French war office IN
paris. It is the red and black nag
bearing Prussian eagle in the center
which was borne into battle by tne
first lower Alsatia infantry, regimen
No. 1872 Of the German army, Wnen y
came into action at Sainte Bialse, aiso
Known as Sainte Marie Aux Mines, and
Markirch. The regiment came from
the German fortress Of Strassburg.
The flag was taken by the tentn
battalion of French rifles and was
brought to Paris last night by Coi' 3i
Marcel serrett, formerly French mill
tary attache at Berlin.
Crowds of Parisians stood hour az
ter hour this morning staring al the
captured standard.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-18
CITE INSTANCES OF
BOOSTED" PRICES

Washington, D. c.. Aug. 17.-Reports
to the department of justice tell of the
creation Of artificial food prices all
along the line. A district attorney In
Texas reported that granulated sugar
had risen from $3.50 to $3.50 per hum
dred weight since week ago; Swiss
cheese 25 cents to 3S cents; flour from
$4.75 to s5.10, beef ribs from Is to 81
cents per pound; sirloin % to 32.cents;
pork loin 18 to 25 cents, and smoked
ham from 20 to % cents.
The district attorney suggested that
small consumers are charged even
higher prices than hotels and restaur-
ants the figures quoted.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-18
Germany offers to Pr0Dide
Liners for American Refugees

ence today between Henry s. Breckin-
ridge, assistant secretary Of war of the
United States, and Ambassador Wal
ter Hines Page, the former stated that
100000 would be handed to Mr.. Page
for use In London in relieving Ameri-
can citizens stranded in the British
Isles. Mr.. Breckenridge and his party
intend to leave London at midnight for
Falmouth, whence the American cruis-
er Tennessee is to sail tomorrow morn
ing for Rotterdam. Mr.. Breckinridge
hopes to reach Germany by that route.
The cruiser North Carolina will pro-
ceed from Falmouth to Cherbourg.
Major Charles A. Hedekin who Is on
board, will take charge OF the relief
work In France.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-18

the war zone and most Of them left
their baggage behind. One man who
said he was in Weisbaden when the
general exodus began, was obliged to
walk for miles to cross the border. He
carried his baggage on wheelbarrow
and crossed into Belgium by way of
Lege. He estimated that two thou
sand persons, Americans, English, Bel
CLANS and others, were crossing at the
same time.
The Laconia came straight across
the Atlantic and saw none of the Ger.
man cruisers said to be Off the Allan,
tic coast.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-18
Japan To AVOID
WAR WITH us.
To Safeguard This Nations
Interests in Struggle
Against Germany
ULTIMATUM DUE TO
BRING ON TROUBLE
Kaiser Given Week in Which
to Withdraw His Army
From the Orient

Washington, q. c., Aug. 17.-
President Wilson declared today
he had no reason to question tho
good faith Of the declaration Of
Japan in promising to observe the
integrity of China In connection
with the Japanese ultimatum to
Germany demanding the surrender
Of kiaoChau to the Japanese
government. The president would
not discuss the ultimatum as
whole, saying that one Of the
duties Of neutrality was to have
no opinion on what other nations
were doing.
Washington, D. c.. Aug. 17.-Japan'a
ultimatum to the Berlin government
demanding that Germany withdraw
from u-Chau, it's stronghold in
China, overshadowed in Washington
today all developments growing out of
war IN Europe.
Secretary Bryan was assured by
Baron Chinda, the Japanese ambassa-
dor, that the Toxic government would
exercise utmost care to safeguard the
interests of the United States and 9th
er countries Immediately involved dur
ing settlement of the issue.
Baron Chinda presented a note from
his government which comprised the
announcement Of the ultimatum and a
statement of Japan's intention to re-
store tKiau-Chau to China. Germany
took the territory from China after the
killing Of several Gerinan missionaries
sixteen years ago.
Japan's demand withdrawal OF
German warships from Oriental waters
and the abandonment of Kia-Chau-
fultlls her part in her alliance with
Great Britain and was made on the
proposal OF the English government.
according to authoritative sources in
Washington.
Japan's UItImatum.
Toxic, Aug. 17.-Japan sent an ulti
matum to Germany Saturday night at
o'clock, demanding the withdrawal
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-18
French War office Confident
Of Defedtingthe German ARM

.*%~l*7* ~ = *"S>E~S% *+*<**<
Aug
Sunday eegaphed Paris correspondent the
Exchange Telegraph Co,
which, will
might Immediately follow
allies. well
mobilization the Russian
Holland gain time for their The Gar
Poland obtained
the fidelity e the Poles and Russia mobilization has been
ward for offensive blow the result Of which will be felt
Calcia Russian has crossed the frontier and
infantry routed while battalons
turned tail
1T impossible
position
critical time in her history"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-18
MOOSERS GATHER
TO HEAR ROOSEVELT

Boston, Mass, Aug. 1.-THE pros
pect Of receiving from Theodore
Roosevelt advice as to the conduct of
the coming state campaign brought
members Of the progressive party from
all parts Of the state to this city to-
day to attend the progressive field day
arranged for this afternoon at Fenway
park Colonel Roosevelt, who spent
Sunday at Newfane, Vermont, planned
to come here by ten a. m. and to de-
liver his address late in the afternoon.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-18
TREASURE TAKEN
OFF Relief SHIP
LARGE SUM WILL BE TURNED
OVER TO AMERICAN Off.
GALS IN GREAT BRITAIN.

Falmouth, Eng, Aug. 1.-THE sum
Of $415,O00 in American government
gold was removed from the United
States cruiser Tennessee and sent to
London this morning. The gold was
In small kegs, which were enveloped
in sail fastened securely and dropped
by a large derrick into sailing vessel,
which was at once towed to wharf.
The operation was watched by a
large number Of residents of Falmouth
After the gold had been landed It was
placed on wagon by American sailors
and taken to the railroad station,
where it was stacked in a special steel
bullion car.
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Continued on Page 81
.AUSTR|ANs ARE REPULsED
Dispatches From Nlsh Tell How Ser.
vians Beat Back the Army Of
The Invaders.

London, Aug. 1.-THE correspondent
of the Reuter- Telegraph Co. at Nish,
Servia, telegraphing under the date Of
August Is, says:
Our troops at Buyak, near Lyma,
successfully repelled the enemy. Near
Kunachitza, opposite Lcsnitza, the
enemy has thrown bridge across the
Drina and fortified its position on both
banks The night at Belgrade passed
quietly"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-18
Former Ottumwans on tha
Mauretania When the
Cruisers Pursued
IN HAMBURG WHEN
TROUBLE STARTED
Saw Extra Announcing Wan
Between Germany and 4.
Russia; Arrive Here

Mr. and Mrs. Frank West and tvn
sons' vance and Arlin OF Shenandoah
Iormer residents of Ottumwa. ara ~
the city with friends since Snnd.-
afternoon, having Just returned fror,
. enTee months trip across the ocean
m sweden and other European conn
tr1es. The trip was uneventful a.
though full Of interest and pleasure for
the travellers until the VOYAGE Nom.
began. The real thriller of this
part OF the visit was to have haan
chased by three German cruisers nmt
on the broad Atlantic. The liner on
which they travelled, the Mauretania
or the Cunard line, brought them SAFE.
INTO Halifax, Nova Scotia. after !
record trip that was full Of thrills ana
uncertainties for half the 1ournev
across the water.
Mr.. and Mrs West and chi,drar a..
tend to stay in Ottumwa until tnmnr-
row when they will return To Sbennr
uoan where Mr.. West is a member -
the cooper & West Furniture Co.
Hear News In HAMBURG.
Mr. West when seen this morning
told OF the trip the family had takan
and OF the first inflmatinr
tney received Of the danger of wa
when abroad. They left home Nav 30
and sailed from New York to Engiand
enroute to Sweden where thew yisiteSe
relatives for four weeks in StockhoIm
ana Guttenburg. Leaying Stonkhnirn
lney Went TO Malmo to attend fha
Baluc exposition and then sailed IA
Denmark. From the latter country
tney went TO Berlin where but short
stay was made before proceeding "a
Hamburg. Here they stayed 4 few
Gays and here likewise they received
their nrst intimation that war was i'm
minent
Ihey were In Hamburg from July 20
to "a and while In a cafe in that c,tv
the night before they left. Mr. west
mad conversation with the son az tha
owner who had formerly resided "a
the United States and spoke Enclish
He was told by the young man that
war was probable and that IL declared
the cafe would have to be closed a
the young man would have to 20 ia
war and his fathers health being poor
the restaurant would be shut up.
War 10 Declared.
While talking there war extra was
published and copy sold in the cafe
announcing the declaration OF war be.
tween Germany and Russia. All or
that night Mr.. West stated, the noise
was 30 great from the streets that thev
were unable to sleep in the hotel.
While he could not understand what
was said, he felt that it was patriotic
cheering and demonstrations caused
by the newspaper extras that issued at
intervals of few minutes after the
first one came out which he saw in the
cafe.
Change Steamers.
London was the next point they
sailed for, going by way Of Holland as
they wanted to be on neutral territory
II war should be actually begun while
they were abroad. Four days wero
spent in London where they made
preparations to sail back home. They
purchased ticket a month in advance
of their sailing, ordering passage on
the Hamburg-American liner 1mpera-
tor. The day before leaving they
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-18
MARCONI OFFERS TO
SERVE NATIVE LAND

Rome, {via Paris) Aug. 17.--Wil-
liam Marconi, the inventor OF wireless
telegraphy, has written to friends in
Rome, saying that he will return to
Italy to offer his own country all the
assistance that he can give In case Of
need, his scientific knowledge, or his
arm, which ever may be NOSE useful.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-18
MERCANTILE MEN MEET.

st. Louis, Mo-, Aug. 17.-Represent-
ing ninety-seven cities in the United
States, several In England and
Havana. the National Association Of
Mercantile agencies opened Its ninth
annual convention here today, for a
thraa Iays' session.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-18
.MED|AT|ON IS REJECTED
French Government Very Politely
Tells Wilson That the Germans
Started the Row.

1ondin. Aug. ia dispatch to the
Chronical from Paris says that the
French foreign minister, Premier
yiviani, replying to the American Of
fer OF mediation remarked that France
had been attacked despite her steady
refusal to take the aggressive and said
in thanking President Wilson, you
may be assured that. the French gov
ernment and people will recognize in
your idea new evidence OF your inter
est in the destinies of France"
Washington, D. &C., Aug. H-Ger-
many has acknowledged receipt OF
President Wilson's proffer OF good Of
fees in mediation or arbitration. All
the warning countries except Russia
have now replied.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-18

London, Aug. 17.-OfficiaI circles In
London have not received any con-
flrmation of reported French naval
success over the Austrian war ships
In the Adriatic.
New York, Aug. 17.-AII Germans ro-
siding In Jamaica have been placed
under arrest, according to the cap
tain of the steamship Obidense, in
port today from Jamaican ports. The
obidense flies the Norwegian flag.
Paris, Aug. 1.-THE registry Of marine
announced today that the French
fleet under Admiral De La Peyrere
had sunk an Austrian cruiser which
was bockading the Montenegrin
port Of Antivaria.
London, Aug. 17.-The Exchange TeIe-
graph Company's Paris corresponds
ont says that he learns from an Of
ficiaI source at Stockholm that the.
Swedish steamer Hansaw was STOP
ped by German cruiser not far
from the Stockholm archipelago.
London, Aug. 1.-THE British official
news bureau today says:
"The French fleet In the Medi
terranean has made sweep up the
Adriatic sea as far as cattaro. A
small Austrian cruiser Of the Aspern
type Of 1858 tons, was fired on by
the Frensh vessels and sunk"
London, Aug. IA dispatch from
Paris to the Havas agency says
French troops have occupied the
town of Schirmeck, seven and one.
half miles beyond Saales, Alsace.
They took twelve field guns, twelve
caissons and eight rapid fire guns.
The French cavalry then pushed
on to MuIbach and Lutzelhausen.
London, Aug. IA dispatch from
Rome to the Exchange Telegraph
Co., says it is reported from Apcon
that four British battIeships chased
the Austrian cruisers Aurora and
Antivaria. The Austrian vessels
were pursued until they took refuge
in the naval station at Pola.
Aug. ia dispatch from
Amsterdam to the Central News
says the captain of the Dutch steam
tr Epsilon on his arrival at Ymuiden
today reported seeing German
tresdnought In the harbor at Trond-
hjem, which had been put out Of ac-
ton. Her tunnels we're smashed and
on one side she was Scared with
holes from shell fire.
No confirmation Of the report has
reached the official news bureau
AAaA t d3.s
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TURKEY ALARMS GREECE
Report Of Ottoman Activities Result
In Threat Of War " Stories
Are Verified.

London, Aug. Official dispatches
saw Greece has received information
that Turkish troops are crossing Bull
garian territory and marching in the
direction of Greece, The Greek govern
ment has notified Turkey that il this
news should be confirmed, military and
naval measures will be taken immed-
lately by Greece.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-18
BRITISH GENERAL
DIES SUDDENLY

London. Aug. 17.Leutenant Gen.
eral Sir James M. Grierson died sud.
denly on train In England today.
General Grierson, who was born In
1859, was one of the foremost OF Brit
ish military leaders. He had long
war record and at the time OF his death
held the eastern command In the Brit
ish army.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-18
SUGAR JUMPS AGAIN.

Portland, Me-, Aug. 17.-Sugar took
another jump Of so cents on the local
market here today. Cane sugar was
quoted at $8.05 per hundred, which II
the highest price 1t has ever reached
In Portland.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-18
Whole World Is in the Dark
as to Whereabouts OF
English Forces
FRENCH CONTINUE
TO REPORT VICTORY
War Office Tells How Lines
Are Being Advanced in
German Territory


The censorship put into
effect by the British govern
ment over the movements Of
the empires armed forces
afloat and in Belgium is ef-
fective to a remarkable de-
gree. Not one word Of news
has come through for sew
eral days past concerning
British military or naval
activities. Censored dis
patches from Brussels and
Paris have frequently re-
ferred to the presence Of
British troops arrayed
against the forces Of Ger
many, but no word has been
allowed to come through
from any source to indicate
what the numerical strength
Of the British field army
may be, or where the units
may be located. Equal
secrecy shrouds the move
ments Of the British war
ships, believed to be holding
the German fleet in check in
the North sea.
Not one word has come
through Of the position of
any British or German bat
tleship, cruiser or torpedo
boat in European waters.
French official reports as
sert that the French armies
continue their forward
march in Alsace, where
many guns are said to have
been captured from the Ger
mans, as well as many prls-
oners and the standard Of an
Alsatian infantry regiment,
which is now on view at the
French war office.
st. Petersburg reports
successes by the Russian
troops over the Austrians on
the frontier, where an Aus
trian dragoon regiment Isl
said to have suffered
severely in a sabre fight.
Paris. Aug. 17.-An official announce
ment today by the French war Office
says:
"The advance of the French armies
continues to develop. Our troops have
taken the heights to the north Of the
Alsatian frontier in German territory
and the French line now passes
through Abrechevillier, Lorquin, Azou-
DANCE and Marsal In the Donon or
Rougemont region we have occupied !
Schirmeck eight miles from Saales In
Alsace, and we have captured IL Ger
man field guns, eight machine guns
and 12 gun carriages with ammunition.
"Our cavalry has penetrated as far
as Lutzelhausen- and Muhlbach or
Rosheim. Farther to the south we oc-
cupy Ville east of Durbeis on the road
to schlestadt and Saint Croix-Aux-
Mines and some heavy field artillery
has been captured by the French
troops.
.In Alsace we have strongly sup
porting line from Thanh through Ger
nay to Dannemarie."
AvIators in Daring Feat.
Paris, Aug. 17.-Details of daring
exploit at Metz, carried out by French
military aviators, were given today in
an off cial communication issued by
the war office, which says:
cat half past five on Friday evening
Lieut.. Cesari and Corporal Prudhomme
flying in separate aeroplanes, left the
French fortress of Verdun with orders
TO reconnoiter and II possible destroy
CONTINUED on Pare 81 1
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Brussels, (via Paris) Aug. II.
The standard OF the. famous
German regiment, the Deaths y
Head HnssArs, which formerly
was commanded by Crown
Prince Frederick William was
captured tby the BeIgians in the
battle at Haelen and is now at
a town hall at Diest. A shin
ming, raping skull, with cross
bones worked into the texture
stands out prominently on the
caps and helmets Of this crack
regiment of the German army.
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Continued on Page -
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BULLETINS

London, Aug. 17.-officiaI circles In
London have not received any con-
flrmation of reported French naval
success over the Austrian war ships
In the Adriatic.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-09-11
TALK OF THE TOWN

Lost-A pair of black rosary beads
with gold chain Valuable to the owner.
Return to this Office.
Lyle Scott, the nine year-old son Of
Charles Scott, was operated on at the
City hospital yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs II. A. Richardson left
last night for Chicago, H., for three
weeks visit with relatives.
Regular Saturday night dance in How
land hall Sept. II, under the auspices
of Riley's orchestra. Ladies free.
Mrs, John Gamble of Cedar street,
who has been at the City hospital for
three weeks, was able to 60 TO her home
yesterday.
III you want to save money now is the
time. Buy your wood IRON A. Tomasi
All kinds of nice dry wood Phone
INV or 1924.
A meeting of the Glenugie club will
be held this evening in the Clan Gordon
hall, Bolster block, at 1880 o'clock. Will
liam McHardy, vice president.
Remember the auction sale tomorrow
at 2 o'clock of that slick outside prop
erty, nice cottage and barn. two acres OF
land, fruit, etc. See ad. on page seven.
Smith & Dashner, agents. G. +. Smith
auctioneer.
Notice: / have moved from 80 Berlin
street to 81 Berlin street. Farmers
wishing to do business with me should
call me by phone No. 304-4 between
and p. m. G. Ala Barre, Vt.
All girls of the Woman's club sewing
school held last year are asked to bring
! their sample books and any other sew
ing work they have done at the sewing
school or since to Mrs Shepard's mil
linery store Monday afternoon between
4 and 5 o'clock. These are for the ex-
hibit to be held Sept. Is.