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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-11-14
Superdreadnaught Of King George Y
Class Hit Mine Off Coast of Ireland
Big British Naual Disaster
Occurred Oct. 27---Just Made Public

~ NeWsYork, Nov. 14-Rumors of disaster to the British
superdnought Audacous which have persisted since the
White Star liner Olympic diverted from her and
arrived Lough Swiy Oct &c. confirmed in mail ad
received by the Associated Press from point in Ireland
After of less than two years. the Audacous, Of
the King George " classthe third in tonnage and armament
the British warshpses at the bottom of the off
the north coast of Ireland.
She hit by a torpedo disabled by mine just be-
fore 80 clock on the morning of Oct 27.
With the possible exception Of few men, the whole crew
of 800 officers and men, rescued by small boats from the
Olympic The made in rough through bril-
liant and daring seamanshp the part of the White Star
The batteship's cry for assistance caught by the
wireless operator CT the Olympic which only about ten
miles distant The big liner rushed forward at full speed
while her crew made ready the boats After taking
off the officers and the Olympic aided by the cruiser
Liverpool and several other warhps which later
made efforts to the Audacous It apparent that
this was impossible.
Late in the afternoon it was decided to abandon the
Audacous The fota of ships continued to stand
by however, until at night when terrific explosion
CURED aboard the Audacious she plunged and
moment later disappeared under the waves.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-11-14
Fargo's New Auditorium Will
Be Formally Opened Jan. 4,5,6,
HEAVY ARTILLERY
GOES over BORDER

Portal, N. D., Nov. IA special
train of artillery, composed of thirty
five cars containing six unmounted
cannon and parts complete, passed
through here tonight en- route to the
Canadian coast. The barrels of the
guns measured almost 40 feet in
length, three feet at the breach and
over nine inches at the muzzle, and
each occupied single car. The re-
naming cars were filled with mas
sive steel plates and crates contain
ing the mechanism. From all appear
ances the cannon are intended for
land Notifications.
The shipment originated at South
Bethlehem. Pa, and was delivered at
this point to the Canadian Pacific
railway with Vancouver wharf as the
destination. 1t is claimed by some
Canadian authorities that the artillery
is intended for the new Notifications
on Vancouver island and others state
they are for Qualifications in the Philip
pines or Hawaiian islands. There was
considerable conjecture as to the uti-
mate destination and the sight OF so
much war material SO near the war
zone" caused much excitement here.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-11-14

FINAL
/ WORDS

Omaha, Neb., Nov. II. - General
Sherman's cryptic description of war
was absolutely accurate, according 10
Carl Hans Lody in last letter to
friends here before his execution as a
German spy in the courtyard Of the
tower of London.
In the missive the young German
naval officer foretold his fate.
The letter, dated 'the Towers,
London, Oct. 81" in part follows:
permit myself to review the dramatic
events of the last three years and
what is to be the probable climax of
it all. 1 am. prepared to make clean
breast Of alh this trouble, but 7 must
protect my Hriends in the fatherland
and avoid as much as possible humilia-
ton for those who have been near and
dear to me.
Il am in the Tower Hourly while
am confined here an unfriendly guard
PAGES the corridor My counselor is
an attorney Of standing, but l ofttlmes
feel that he is trying to do his duty
to his country rather than defend his
client. Next week / shall know my
fate, although there can be hardly a
doubt as to what it is. I have at
tended to such legal matters as were
necessary, but whether my wishes
shall ever be carried out I do not
know. Z
''You may have opportunity to say
a word to some Of those for whom
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-11-14
Big LOAN
AGENCY TO
OPEN HERE

Word has been received in the city
that Chauncey e. Wheeler, formerly
resident Of this city, but who for
number of years has been located at
Los Angeles. Cal. will be here about
the first of the year and will open up
q big loan company, which will be
known as the Wheeler Loan agency.
Mr.. Wheeler is the son of the late
G. H. Wheeler and he and his father
will be we'll remembered by FargOans
who were in the city as early as 1889.
For a number of years, up to that
time, G. H. Wheeler was engaged in
the grain business and had an office
in the Morton block. In 1889 he NOV
ed to California, where he remained
until his death a month ago.
He left an enormous estate, accord
ing to reports received here, amount
ing to several millions of dollars. G..
H. Wheeler, the son, is heir to most
of this amount and heintends to use
ass least n mart OF il in starting bis
loan agency in Fargo.
Mr. Wheeler Jr. has always been
anxious to start business in North
Dakota. and especially in Fargo. He
is one of the men that realizes that
there is great future for North Da-
kota and he picks Fargo as the best
town in the state and the state the
best in the union for investing his
moey and starting his business.
Frank Stanley, a hustling young at
torney of California and a friend Of
Mr.. Wheeler, will come as one of the
company and will locate here.
Mr. Wheeler was in the city recent
ly and looked over the proposition,
but is now at his home in Los An
geles. Just where he will open up
the new business has not yet been
decided on.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-11-14
North Dakota Livestock
Board Prohibits Cattle
:. Shipment Into State

The North Dakota Live Stock Sanitary board has prohibited the
shipping livestock into the state until further notice The only
exception cattle going toush the state and they be kept
only be taken from the trains railroad stock
for food The order of the board is fol-
lows:
State Live Stock Sanitary Board North Dakoas resuons
mouth disease CATTLE
Having determined that eontasous communicate disease
mouth
time and that the admission Of cattle sheep and swine into North
state
the following regulations hereby established L.
The shipment movement Of cattle, sheep
swine this state is hereby prohibited
shipments of class destined
that route this date must be held
subjected inspection agent this
board.
This will prohibit the movement Of Interstate
shipments through this state where said shipments comply with
the United States of agriculture
vdd not diverted route fed and watsred at public
lying Of North Dakota destined to slaughter snters outside this
watering only but not permitted outside aekyards
shall be shipped from point another point within this state
that disnfected
Section s. These reguaons established by authority
f69 s. L 1907 will until
further notice
Dr. e. j., Walsh President
Andrew Veitch, Vice President,
j. w. Robinson. Bismarck, North Dakota.
November IL 1914.
w. H. Richars,
& Secretary
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-11-14

still feel an interest. Ask them not
to judge me harshly. When they hear
of me again doubtless my body shall
have been placed in concrete beneath
this old tower, or my bones shall have
made a pyre. But shall have served
my country. Maybe some historian
will record me among the despised
class of war victims. A spiritual ad-
wiser already has been to visit me, It
was his presence, moro than anything
else, which made me realize that what
your own General Sherman said of
war is true. He has promised to care
for some Of my personal affairs.
"Dounbtless my demise shall be
heralded as that of a spy, but / have
spiritual consolation. Others have
suffered and 1 must accept the re-
ward of fate. am still your affection
ate friend, Carl Hans"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-11-14
Governor Of Alaska
Urges Conservation Of
Territory's $ Resources

washington. Nov. 14.-With an opti-
mistic picture of Alaska's future, Gov.
]. f. Al. Strong, in his annual report
submitted yesterday to Secretary Lane,
urged that the government exercise
closer supervision for the conservation
of the territory's wealth of fisheries,
pointed out the need for the construcs
ton of system of wagon roads and
trails to supplement government rail-
roads and declared means must be TAX
en- to stamp out disease among the ma
tive population.
With the promise that the future
hsida" said Governor Strong, and the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-11-14
HOPEFOR
PEACE IN
MEXICO

Washington, Nov. 14.-While plans
for the American evacuation Of Vera
Cruz Nov. 23 are being carried for
ward, hope crew in official circles that
further bloodshed between the Mexican
factions might be avoided by a TRUCE
which the Carranza and Villa factions
are reported to have entered into until
Nov. 20. Carranza's call to General
Gonzales, the leading general upon
whom he depends to come to Mexico
City, is regarded as evidence that fur
ther influences are at work to prevent
new civil war.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-11-14
Sensational Bomb
E pisode in New York;,
Policeman a Hero

New York. 14.-A bomb.
the entrance the Bronx County Court house last Wednesday
attorneys occupied by Whitman
crowded The bomb contained powder sIug bullets Its
al
George oconner policeman, the smoke from the burn
bomb the missile
off the
found The bomb contained estimated
have wrecked building
When oconnor stripped the suffering
the awaiting the arrival of Magistrate Campbell
believed his arrival the to fire the
An showed of a o
wrapped in Jewish daily newspaper tightly
wrapping cord.
Magistrate Campbell said he had idea who would
his life
during trial of Industrial Workers of the World which
he
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-11-14
Northern Pacific Get
Short Cut to Coast

Idaho Of $15oooooo and occupying strategic
Pacific northwestern been
Northern Pacific Co., according made yesterday
the authority Of W. NJ Bche superintendent of the Gilmore
and Pittsburgh.
Pacific bid the
Island The Hartman particularly sought the
Armstead
Gilmore, Idaho, distance of 110 miles.
AFFORDS NEW COAST ROUTE.
Gilmore & Pittsburgh from Salmon
will
miles
Bridges will afford the Northern
will be miles
Northern
that the Gilmore Pittsburgh
month = H,r%
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-11-14
British Find Novel
Way to End Career
of Subm;a,lriines---Two
Have Been Finished

London. Now By the novel dredging the channel
bottom with chains to which attached powerful explosives
believed the German submarine which attempting
raids in the vicinity Doyer has been blown up the
heavy explosion under and the of oil
the surface this Naval believe the raider
oardg her by remaining the channei bottom
Another German submarine. which has been particularly
trcubesone TO ships OF the fiot the lombard
Of the Belgian coast also reported to have been heid
and sunk"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-11-14

exact knowledge of the extent and
variety of the great mineral and other
resources of Alaska, coupled with the
new broad policy of development which
the government has inaugurated, Alas
ka, it is confidently believed, will here
after occupy an important place in the
mining, industrial and economic his
tory of the United States
1t is estimated that there are now
10000 white people in the territory, an
increase of 5000 over last years esti-
mate. The total value of the 1913 min
Continued on page Nine. Section Two.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-11-14
Play Milestones
and the Oratorio
Messiah Will Be
the Attractions

W. w. Smith, president the board of
Armory association that at meeting Of the board
taken the build
ng Jan. q, and g.
known play, Mlestones has the
first evenings and the Moohead Phharmonc society
a of national reputation.
the board ]. Hardy, secretary
ccereia club chosen director Of the opening
committees
half the association bespeaks the cooperation Of all interested
this
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-11-14
Uncle Sans S Gift Ship
Sailed for Europe Today

York, 14-With 1900 Christmas
the the
sailed today speed
Lieutenant c.
Courtney, shortly sailing
dren gifts ship gathered
frone ever the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-11-14
GERMAN
CRUISERS
Have LEFT

Valparaiso, Chile, Nov. 14.The
German cruisers Leipzig and Dresden,
which came into this port yesterday,
spent the day taking on provisions and
sailed this morning at daybreak.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-11-14
OFFICIAL GERMAN REPORT,

Berlin, (wreless to London), Nov 14-It is officially
stated: 'The fighting in West Flanders continues Our
attacks during the past few days have been mpeded by
rain and stormy weather and therefore proceeding slow
ly. South of Ypres we have taken TOO prisoners.
1.-The British attacks west of Lille repused
At Berry Bac compelled the French to evacuate
commanding position.
"Our attack in the forest of Argonne made good prog
I'm the district of Vaclawec, Russian army corps
was repused and 100 prisoners and twelve guns taken
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-11-14
Force of German
Assaults on Line
in West Flanders
Is Much Weaker

London Nov 14-Both the official and unofficial
ports concerning the West Flanders agree that
the force the German assaults the allies lines, dsput
ing the way to Dunkrk and Calais has essened and the
feeling growing here that the coveted base for the
sion of England will be gained by the Germans.
The official statement declares that from the
River Lys the German action has been less KEEN that
allies have assumed the offensive along parts of
the 'front.' making progress south of Bxschoote and
have retaken Hamlet, east of Ypres.
Artillery dues continue along the rest of the line. The
British official report vivid idea OF the tremendous
action which preceded the recent attacks Yres by the
Germans. From dawn, for three hours the British
der heavy artillery fire. which died away be succeeded
by infantry onslaught by the Prussan guard who we
hurled back after penetrating the British lines at two points
Paris Nov 14-The battle line of the allies extending
100 miles from the the Somme has been
ed night and day, during three weeks continuous
saughs of unprecedented fury The attacks reached their
highest degree Thursday after the capture of Dxmude and
two days before according to witnesses who have return
ed from the front hut have ackened whether through
lack of ammunition, from fatigue discOuragelent,
pending the arrival of fresh detachmens of from Ger
many established. The allies line remains unbroken
The French official communication this afternoon says
the German attack against the bridge Nieuport resulted
In failure and that various offensive movements Of the enemy
around Ypres have been checked The text of the
munication follows:
'In Belgium German attack against the head of the
bridge at Neupor resulted in failure and efforts
offensive movements on the part of the enemy in the region
to the east to the southeast of res have been checked
In the envrons of Bixschooe we have progressed
kilometre toward the east.
Between the canal of La Bassee and Arras troops
have made minor progress.
lin the region of Lassgny and in the vicinity Of the
Alsne far Berry Bac the Germans have attacked
but without
I'm the Argonne the fighting has recommended with
greater spirit The enemy endeavored but in to
capture Four de Paris and St. Hubert Particularly
vicinity of Verdun partial offensive movements on
the part of the checked by the fire of
ery before the forward of the enemys infantry
could be undertaken.
'In the Woevre district and in Lorraine where bad
weather prevails, there is nothing to report"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-11-14
FIGHTING IN EGYPT.

Berlin Nov. I.-Reports reaching Berlin from Milan
Italy set forth that in Egypt fighting has already occurred
near the Suez canal This made known officially
number of wagon loads of English wounded have
at Cairo The men were wounded while fighting between
Suez and Ismailia.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-11-14
w EAT III E n.

Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday:
much colder. Fresh westerly winds
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Continued on Page Nine, Section Two.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-24
BELGIANS need SHOES
Refugees in Their Rush Left Clothing

Havre, Dec. 24.-Lack OF shoes is
causing SO much suffering among the
Belgian refugees. particularly among
the women and children, that N.
Schoellart, president OF the chamber
of representatives of Belgium and
head of the Belgian relief society of
Havre, has issued an appeal on their
behalf. This appeal is addressed es-
pecially to Americans, since many let
tiers of inquiry have been received
from them at the Belgian government
building in Havre, asking what sup
plies are most needed.
Women and children, whose cloth
ing was left behind in the rush to es-
cape, have been the first care Of NJ.
Schoellart. The ab1e-bodied men. es-
pecially laborers and mechanics, have
no trouble in getting work.
The refugees have been spread
pretty we'll over France in order to
prevent congestion in the cities and to
provide more opportunities for self
support. there remain about 1900
in Hav. e. Edmond Vidal, who is in
charge of the distribution of supplies,
says that t discarded clothing he re-
ceived is entirely inadequate, inde-
pendent Of the shoe question. Most
of the refugees had worn out their
shoes in walking before they reached
France, he finds, and donations Of
clothing seldom include shoes. Dur
ing the icy weather of the past week,
the relief quarters were packed with
women begging for shoes for them
selves and children.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-24

Children win Meet Santa Claus
Face to Face.
Elks Are Planning Royal En-
tertainment for Youngsters.
Listen. kiddies,

Listen. kiddies!
There'M be big dofnRs at the EIks'
cup christmas morning between 10
anu Z O'Clock. Santa Claus will be
there and there'n be a big Xmas tree
an covered with pretty lights.
All the boys and girls of Topeka
VINO are not visited by Santa Claus in
their own homes are invited to at
teno. There will be candy and nuts
TOT LOCO youngsters, and each child
VIII receive some useful present.
The Best People on Earth" have
planned royal time for the children.
lney WIN have the time of their young
Here is the invitation to the
Te, Our Little Friends Aged From to =
The Elks will hold their usual Christ
mas entertainment at their home Christ
naas morning. between the hours of 10
ana Z O'Clock, and want to meet you
We will have a Christmas tree and a
Jolly good time Refreshments will be
served and q present for each child
ne management Of the Aurora theater
ms Kindly offered to furnish tickets for
tne children for Christmas afternoon
mallnee. Tickets will be distributed at
the morning entertainment
1t. has been the custom for the Elk
lodge of Topeka for years to give a
christmas entertainment and presents to
the small children of Topeka who are not
otherwise provided for, thus enabling tho
children who are not fortunately situated
to enjoy happy Christmas.
NO other invitation than this will be
sent out.
INVITATION COMMITTEE.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-24
BLOW AT DR.. OSLER.
Mans Best Work Is Done Between 60
and 20 Years Of Age.

Eugene, Ore, Dec. 24.-"Investiga-
ton has shown that mans best work
has been done between the ages of
so and 70 years." said President E.
r. Bryan Of Colgate university, in an
address before the western division of
the Oregon Teachers association.
six hundred of the most important
scientists, statesmen and old world
famous men were selected" he said,
land it was found that only five per
cent of them accomplished their
worlds work before the age Of 40;
ten per cent between 40 and so;
twenty per cent between SO and go;
thirty-f1ve per cent between so and
20; twenty-one per cent between 70
and 80, and nine per cent after they
had reached the age OF 80.''
The speaker added the period of
youth was the most important in
mans life, as the foundation for flu
ture accomplishment was laid then.
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Java in 1913 sent 1854 pounds of rubber
to the United States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-24
HER XMAS HOPE
England Wants Sympathy IS
Present From the e. s.
Yuletide Interview With Lead
ing British Statesmen.
(By Ed. L Kern-)

(By Ed. L. Kern.)
Copyright, 1914, by the united
Press.)
London, Dec. 24.-England's nope
of Christmas cheer for humanity
rests upon the hope that America
sympathies are hers.
This is the declaration OF Sir Jonn
Arbuthnol Fisher, first sea lord OF the
British admiralty. The man upon
whom rests Great Britain's confidence
in her naval supremacy, and VINO
succeeded Prince Louis OF BattenDurg
as first sea lord, made his first state
ment since assuming command OF all
Britain's naval forces to the United
Press today. He was one OF a num-
Der of leading British officials asked TO
comment on what Christmas Will
bring England.
Lord Fisher has this immediate re-
ply to your telegram. this moment re-
ceived at midnight" the sea lord
wrote, Eyes, he has very close bonds
with the United States-in his domes-
tic relations and his friendships He
happily possesses an American daugn-
ter-in-law and she is none the worse
for her name at birth being Morgan
and Philadelphia her home.
Lord Fisher has to say-he IS
compelled to say-that the hope and
good cheer that the Christmas spirit
may bring humanity almost solely de-
ponds upon a hundred million OF
Christian men and women in America
and the realization by this hundred
million of what neutrality means.
Another Appeal.
Another appeal for American sympa-
thy was voiced by the Honorable George
H. Perley, acting high commissioner TOT
Canada.
"Christmas," he wrote, "finds us In
the middle of the period of most vital
Importance to our race. We Canadians
are keenly, actively interested. because
we believe Germany's defeat is neces-
sary to our safety and would be OF
great benefit.
Canada and the United States have
the same hopes, the same aspirations.
Although having a boundary line, 5000
miles in length, it is without fortifica-
lions of any kind. America and Canada
have lived side by side for a hundred
years in peace and friendliness. We
have every confidence such happy re-
lations will be long continued. We are
now fighting the battle of all who love
freedom, and the people of the United
States naturally sympathize with us in
the struggle. We look forward with ev-
cry hope to the new year. feeling it Will
bring to us the triumph Of democratic
principles and the peace which We pray
may last generations"
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started in the basement and spread
rapidly up the elevator shafts. Four
members of the family were suffocat-
ed before aid could reach them, the
fifth dying so after being taken to a
hospital. The dead are Mrs. Mary
Corso, 48 years old; her three sons,
Charles, 81, Frank, 10, and Harry. Z,
and her niece, Grace Anadale. 8 years
old, the only surviving member of the
family.
Arthur Corso, a telephone operator
at the Polytechnic hospital, was on duty
when the fire started and ordered out
ambulances and surgeons to the scene
He did not learn OF the deaths Of his
relatives until his mother was brought
into the hospital, where she died
Scores of other tenants in the
building suffered from inhaling smoke
and minor injuries in escaping from
the building. The loss on the build
ing was small.