davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1915-04-19
GRAND MATRON
VISITS MOSCOW
MRS. INERTIA G. FROST OF SALMON
CITY, HEAD OF EASTERN STAR,
ON ANNUAL TOUR
VIII Make an Official Visit of Local
Chapter Tuesday Night-0rder in
FIOurishing Condition

"The Order of the Eastern Star in
Idaho is in flourishing condition ant
Everywhere in the state l find splen-
did conditions existing among the
Frost of Salmon City, grand matron OF
the grand chapter of the Eastern Sta
who is in the city on her annual visit
Mrs. Frost was elected to the high Of
flee at the last grand chapter which
was held at Moscow.
81 am delighted to be in Moscow
again where I made so many warm
acquaintance last year. | have Wis
tied all the chapters in other parts of
the state and am now closing my swing
around the state by visiting the 10
chapters in the north. There are II
chapters in the state with a total
membership of 5000. We expect to
have a splendid session at Mountain
home the second Tuesday in May when
the grand chapter meets again"
Mrs. Frost has visited chapters in
Grangeville and elsewhere and came
here from Genesee. She is suffering
from severe attack of throat trouble
and is hardly able to speak above a
whisper. She will make an official
visit to the local chapter Tuesday
night and will be joined here tom0rTow
by Mrs. Delaney of Occur d'Alene and
Mrs. Needham of Lewiston, past grand
matrons.
Mrs. Frost is one of the brightest
women in Idaho and IS
editress of the Salmon City Recorder
which she has conducted for the past
eight years. From Moscow she will
60 north. At the session tomorrow
night Mrs. Frost will be entertained
by the local chapter with a dinner.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1915-04-19
EXECUTIVE BOARD
TO HOLD SESSION
MEMBERS IN CHARGE OF DETAILS
OVERLOOKING UNIVERSITY
MATTERS TO BE HERE
Expected That Many Matters Will he
Taken Up and Disposed Of-P0ca-
tellO Tech Head in Moscow

The executive fcommittee of the
state board of education in charge of
the detail work in connection with tile
university will hold a session in Mos
COW next Thursday. At this time Her
man j. Rossi of Wallace, vice president
of the board, and Evan Evans OF
Grangeville, member of the board,
Will be in attendance. 1t is not known
whether or not Commissioner Sisson
will be here at the meeting.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1915-04-19
NO CAUSE FOR ALARM
Admiral Howard Says Japanese Not
Establishing Naval Base at
Turtle Bay
'y the United Press Associations.

By the United Press Associations.
WASHINGTON, Apr. 19.--Endine
the startling reports that Japan was
establishing a naval base at Turtle bay
Admiral Howard has notified the navy
department that Japan was only en-
deavoring to salvage the wrecked
cruiser Asama and that there were n J
Japanese vessels at Turtle bay with
the exception of the Asama, which had
gone aground, one repair ship AMI two
colliers. The admiral's report was
based on information from the cruiser
New Orleans which visited Turtle bay.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1915-04-19
STATE AUDITOR
HASN'T RESIGNED
REPORT THAT F. l.. HUSTON HAD
ACCEPTED ANOTHER POSITION
NOT CONFIRMED
Governor Alexander at Boise After His
Return North Says Will Appoint
Railroad Commission

BOISE, Apr. 19.-(SpeciaD Reports
in circulation that Fred L. Huston,
state auditor, had placed his resign
alton in the hands of Governor Alex
ander to take effect May 1, was DC
MED by the governor after his return
from the trip north. 1t was stated
that Mr.. Huston had been rendered and
had accepted the appointment of the
office of general agent for the Burl-
lington road with headquarters at
Boise
State Auditor Huston has not plac-
ed his resignation in my hands, OIL
had not up to the time l left for tn
north He might have handed it to
Mr.. BroXon since | left
So said the governor when he re-
turned Saturday night from his trip
to the northern part of the state.
Secretary Broxon was present when
the governor made the statement and
he said Mr.. Huston had not handed
the governor left.
Matter Between Gentlemen
The governor was asked if Mr.. Hus
ton had ever intimated to him that
he nigh resign. He declined to dis
cuss that question, saying it was
matter between two gentlemen thet
he did not feel free to make any
statement upon.
To Appoint Commission
Early next week the governor said
ne would appoint the commission to
consider the north and south railroad
He said he did not at this time think
seriously of calling a special session
of the legislature to take up the ques-
tion of building such railroad
Should the commission he appoints
recommend a special session he said
he would give the suggestion his earn
est consideration.
New Staff Appointment
The governor announced the ap
pointment of d. w. Greenburg, city
editor of the Moscow Star-Mirror, as
a member of his staff He said he |
enjoyed his northern trip and was.
pleased with the consideration ac-
corded him by the people and )ress.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1915-04-19
Weak Claim by Russia

PETROGRAD, Apr. 19.-The war of-
flee today in a statement declared that
all positions taken in the Carpathlans
from Austria were being maintained
offensive will continue.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1915-04-19
CREW GOES DOWN

GRlMSBY, Eng, Apr. 19.-News OF
the sinking in the North sea o" the
Dutch steamer Olanda was brought
here when the captain and crew of 19
landed. The men were rescued by
trawlers. The Olando was struck by
a mine. The vessel carried CARGO o,
coal
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1915-04-19
TrawIer Was TOrped0ed

HULL, Eng, Apr 19.-The Grimsby
trawler Vanilla was torpedoed and sunk
Sunday. The crew perished, the trawl-
er Fermo bringing the word here TO-
day. The Fermo endeavored to rescue
the crew of the Vanilla but was devon
off by a submarine
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1915-04-19
NEGRO GETS REPRIEvE

By the United Press Associations.
SACRAMENTO, Apr. 19-Governor
johnson has granted reprieve OF
seven weeks to Burr Harris, the negro
who murdered an aged woman at Los
angeles. Harris was scheduled to
hang at Folsom prison Friday.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1915-04-19
State Superintendent Here

Miss Bernice Mccoy, state superin-
tendent Of public instruction, is i'll the
city and is comforting with university
authorities as we'll as the county SUI
perintendent. Miss Mccoy has been
attending the convention of the In
land Empire Teachers association.
While in the north she will visit Lew
iston and points on Camas and Nez
Perce prairies.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1915-04-19

Rev. Robert Warner of the NJ. E.
Edward F. Jarrett and Miss Vera Sig
Ter, well-know young people Of Mos
COW, which was held at the home Of
w. Walker on A street. The newly
weds will make their home on How
ard street
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1915-04-19
New Staff Appointment
THAW'S FATE In BALANCE

By the United Press Associations.
NEW YORK, Apr. 1S.-Harry Ken
dali Thaw won't know until Thursday
what success his attorneys have in
their fight to prevent his return to
Matteawan. After briefs were filed II
the supreme court in Thaw's applica-
ton for writ of habeas corpus, three
days adjournment was taken.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1915-04-19
Finish Up Detail Plans

The members of the state board re-
Gently held a meeting at Boise iii
which matters affecting all the educa-
tional institutions of hte state were
given consideration. Some = detail
work affecting the university and the
Lewiston normal was left to the ex-
ecutive committee to dispose of.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1915-04-19
Capture French Aviator

BERLIN, Apr 19.-Roland Garros,
the noted French aviator. has beea
captured by the Germans, the war Of
flee announced today.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1915-04-19

At the Chamber of Comerce lunch
con tomorrow noon, Miles F. Reed Of
Pocatello, head of the technical in
stitute, will be guest and will de-
liver an address,. Prof. Lewis is billed
for an address on social survey.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1915-04-19
BERLIN HAS CHART ON EXPECTED WEATHER
CONDITIONS IN PREPARATION FOR ATTACK
GERMANS CLAIM SUCCESSES
Assert Allied Claims of Success all "Sheer Inven-
tions'-DutCh Vessel Strikes Mine-Brtish
Trawler Sunk-Quiet on Eastern Front
CBy United Press

BERLIN, APR 19AN OFFICIAL CHART PREPARED GER
MAN WAR OFFICE SHOWS THE WEATHER
TO PREVAIL AT CAPITALS
PREPARATION OF THIS CHART IS AC
TACKS BY THE GERMAN FLYING CORPS
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1915-04-19
Berlin Refutes Allied Success

BERLIN, CLAIMS OF VIC
TORY ON THE WESTERN FRONT ARE INVENTIONS. AC
ORDING STATEMENT IN
YPRES OTHER WERE REJECTED
FROM ADVANCE TRENCHES WERE ABLE TO OC
CUPY DURING THE EARLY FIGHTING IT is
IRENE HEAVY LOSSES TO TROOPS, ESPECIALLY
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-09

La Tagliata and Tresassi in Val Porala
serious damage was done.
In Carnia we repulsed attacks agaiRs,
our positions at Passo Pramisio, Monte
Scharnitz and in the direction of Val
Grarde.
Combats continue on the Carnic pla-
teau. where We are making slow but con-
slant progress. Between July and
We took l,400 prisoners. 3D.
On the night of July an Italian diri-
gible effectively >bombarded the railroad
junction north of Opcina northeast of
Trieste). Aeroplanes dropped a number
of bombs yesterday on the Austrian
aviation field near Aisevissa, east of
Gorilla. causing fires. and also on the
railroad station at Nebresina. Our avia-
tors were obliged to alight but returned
unframed.
Austrians Win Big Victory.
Berlin (wireless to Sayville. Long
Island. July S-The battle between the
AIstrians and Italians on the Isonzo
front ended. according to Overseas News
Agency dispatches. with a great defeat
and enormous losses for the Italians,
who outnumbered the Austrians four to
one
The Italians kept up an incessant bonn
bardment with heavy artillery, the ad-
vices say, but without effect, and the
waste of ammunition was tremendous.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-09

Paris, July Sin Belgium a German
attack upon the trenches captured by the
British troops on July 6 southwest of Pill
ken was caught under the fire of the
English artillery and of our field guns
and was dispersed with very heavy
losses.
Between Angres and Souchez the Ger
mans about 6 O'Clock this morning again
attacked our position north of the
Bethune-Arras road. They were repulsed
North of the Souchez station they tried
by a very violent counter-attack to re-
take the trenches which we captured last
evening. They only succeeded in occu-
plying about hundred meters in the total
front of 800 meters which we had taken
from them.
On the Queennevieres sector. there was
fighting with hand grenades and aerial
torpedoes. On the right bank of the
Aisne in the region of Noyon, the fight
ing by mines developed to our advant-
age. In Champagne before the small
fort of Beausejour We exploded a mine
inf1icting heavy damage on the German
trenches.
Between the Meuse and the MoseIle
the day was marked by a violent bonn
bardment at 1t Ten-a-Vache, La Baux-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-09
OFFICIAL WAR STATEMENTS.

| Ferry. in the forest of Apremont and also
to the north of Fliry.
The government press bureau gives
out the following:
1T is officially announced in Petro-
grad that the submarine which made
a successful attack on German war
ships on July 2. in the Baltic. was
British
An announcement by the Russian
admiralty on July 4. said that a Ger
man pre-Dreadnought battIeship of the
Deutchsland type had been blown up
and sunk by two torpedoes from a
Russian submarine. 1t was stated that
the greater part of the pattleship's
complement of 500 officers and men
were believed to have persisted. The
name of the battleship was not given.
This is the first official announce
ment that British submarines have
penetrated the Baltic.
Constantinople (via Amsterdam,
July s.-The Turkish war office makes
the following announcement:
'On the Dardanelles> front our artil-
lery bombarded enemy positions near
Avi-Burnu. causing heavy damage. At
tacks by reconnoitering divisions near
Sedd VI Bahr were repulsed by US with
heavy losses to the enemy"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-09

to the tower with him to Q party. For
the party. Evelyn's mother produced a
new gown for her that she had never
heard Of before. That fall. Mrs. Nesbit
went to Pittsburgh at the invitation of
Mr.. White. who paid all her expenses.
leaving her child In his charge.
Girl Left with Write.
She told me next that she called on
White In his office. Mr.. McKim came
In and White introduced her to him. say
Ing: This little girl is my guest Nc
Kim took one look at him and cried My
God" and left the ONCE.
Then she told me-" continued Thaw
who was speaking in q low voice, and
with great delibera ton. that White in
vited her to visit him in his place on
Twenty-fourth street. She went, and for
the first time. she told me, he acted In
a manner that she did not like. Always
before that he had been kind to her
He had never given her expensive pres
ents. she said and had acted as a father
might act. When she objected to his new
manner. he spoke soothingiy to her and
told her not to mind.
Two or three days later he had
her come down again. She expected
to attend lunch party, but she
found White alone She wanted to
go away. but he detained her and
asked her to wait and have a little
champagne.
Thaw paused a full minute Every
eye in the court rom was fixed upon
him. As II awaking from a nap, he
glanced up suddenly. and then in a
half whisper he finished.
The next she knew 1t was all over
with"
The reason she told me about it"
he explained. continuing a little later, !
was that I asked her to marry me, |
but she said 1t wouldn't be right for
her to do that"
Cook carried him through his trips
20 Europe with Evelyn before their
He insisted that he had
always been careful not to travel as
man and wife and to protect her
name in every way. They called into
conference with them Miss Elizabeth
Marbury. and Thaw went to Pitts
burg for while.
When got back" he said, ct de-
cided there was no chance to rehabil-
tate her She had gone to several
parties with White"
Then Cook began TO pound at the story
Evelyn told Thaw. Thaw denied fatty
The charge made by Mrs. Merrill.
"Of course. you know perfectly well I
never had room at Mrs. Merrilrs
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-09
3-fOOT CAKE SCARES
JOHN DIS BODYGUARD
SIeuths Don't Trust Blacksmith Who
Brought Birthday Goody-Whit-
man Watched, Too.

Tarrytown. N. Y, July s.-Excitement
was caused at tine Pocantico Hills estate
of John D. Rockefeller today by a rumor
Of an attempt to assassinate the oil king
on his birthday
The rumor was unfounded. but the
police are watching a visitor, Anton Won
Mings. who presented himself at the gates
Of the estate and asked for Mr. Rookie
Teller. When asked his name and his
mission the man said that he had come
here to present Rockefeller with a birth
day cake.
The guard refused to admit the visitor
but took the cake. The Tarrytown police
were Immediately notified and they are
keeping close watch over Won Mings,
who is a German. He said he is black
smith and made the cake himself. Won
Mings gave his address in Chicago as
1850 North Robey street He admitted
ha wing been in the insane asylum.
Albany. July s.-A special police guard
has been stationed about the executive
here to prevent the possibility of
violence to Gov. Whitman or damage to
the executive mansion. Police say the
measure was brought about
by the shooting of J. p. Morgan.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-09
SUB" sinks AN
ITALIAN CRUISER
Amalh Torpedoed by Aus
trian Underwater Loaf
in Adriatic.
MOST OF CREW RESCUED
Men Cheer1f King Before Big Bat
tleship Goes Beneath
Waves.
MOST OF CREW RESCUED

Rome. July S-The Italian armored
cruiser Amalf was torpedoed and sunk
by an Austrian submarine while taking
part IN a Reconnaissance in the Upper
Adriatic. il was officially announced
last night by the ministry of marine.
Most members of the crew were saved.
The text of the statement follows:
A reconnaissance in force was ac-
oomplished last night July g. in the
Upper Adriatic The Amal1. which
took part in the reconnaissance. was
torpedoed at dawn this morning by an
Austrian submarine and soon listed
heavily TO port
The commander, before giving or
ders to the crew to jump overheard.
cried. Long live the King. long live
Italy" The entire crew. drawn up
along the stern. echoed tn shout. Civ
ing a remarkable exhibition of cour-
age and discipline.
The commander. who was the last to
leave. slipped overheard shortly be-
fore the Amalf sank. Nearly all the
officers and crew were saved.
The Amali. completed in 1908. had a
displacement of 1858 tons and was 496
feet long. Her complement in times of
peace was 6Si.
situated in the Upper Adriatic. at the
extremity of the Istria peninsula, about
ifty-fve miles southeast of Trieste. 1t
is probable the reconnaissance referred
to in the italian statement was in this
section of the Adriatic.
Repu7se Many Attacks.
The official statement issued last night
at the headquarters of the Italian general
staff follows:
An attack against position at Passo
di Campo in the Val d'Aone was repulsed
with heavy loss. |
In Galore our heavy artillery opened |
fire on the enemy's defensive works at |
Corte in the upper valley of Cordevole. At |
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-09
EVELYN DEFIES LAW
IN MOUNTAIN CAMP

Lyon Mountain. N. Y, July s.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw for ten hours to-
day defied the State and county au-
thorities who attempted to serve q
writ Of attachment which demanded her
appearance before Justice Hendrick at
the Thaw trial.
The siege ended with a temporary
truce shortly after nightfan when
DR.. A. ]. McGibbon. Of Chateaugay,
reached the camp and announced that
Mrs. Thaw was too Ill to start for New
York tonight The APPEARANCE Of the
physician was q piece of strategy which
Deputy Sheriff John O'Brien, Of Clin-
ton. and Process Server d. J. Mcclure,
Of the attorney generals office. were
forced to employ as the defiant Evelyn
refused to leave her bed.
Clifford was in the rear of the camp
chopping wood when the officers ap-
peared and rushed down to the landing,
forgetting to drop his AZ, which he held
high In the air.
Miss Nesbit is sick In bed. you can
not see her." Clifford shouted to- the
ofilcer.
Sheriff o'Brien and Mcclure held a
brief consultation and Mcclure hurried
away to telephone to the attorney gem
erals ONCE. When he returned he said,
IF you have q physicians certificate II
win be all right until tomorrow
/ We haven't certificate. You Will
have to get It yourself. II you want one,
answered Clifford.
Another conference and Mcclure was
sent to bring DIR. Mc0lbbon from
twelve miles away. O'Brien
remained on guard.
When the physician arrived he issued
the statement. after which Evelyn called
the window: NOW, bring on the
sheri6 and his attachment. I guess i've
1hown him know something about the
law. even II I am q woman. I may BE-
Harry ThAw's wife. but I am not craxy.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-09

house." he said. He admitted he re-
ceived mail there under the name OF
Reede
Weren't Mrs. Merrilrs charges against
you true?'
Thaw's eyes flashed angrily
You're afraid to say you believe those
stories while am here" he cried.
The examination passed on to Mrs.
Merrill about the 233 girls Hartridge said
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-09
GERMAN REPLY TO BE
EVASIVE, IS BELIEF
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

to the date when he might expect IL
According to these forecasts, Ger
many offers TO refrain from torpedo
ing only such ships leaving American
ports as the United States certfies
to be unarmed, without any contra
band aboard, and guarantees that
they will stop for examination when
signaled by submarines.
Information has come to this gov
eminent that Germany will cite the
case of the Armenian, on which about
twenty-one American lives were lost,
to show the difficulty with. which she
is confronted in attempting to "'visit
and search" suspected merchantmen,
and Will raise the point that the de-
parture of the vessel from Newport
News was in clear violation of the
neutrality laws of the United States.
Germany IS also expected to quote the
statement of the British government to
Ambassador Page, as communicated by
the latter to the State Department. that
the Armenian was on admiralty bust
ness" to show that she was actually in
the service of Great Britain. Further. II
will point out that the mules on the
ship. intended for the British army. were
loaded under the direction of British
army officers. and that the men engaged
to care for them on the voyage over
were employed by representatives OF the
British government.
In the opinion of the German govern.
ment. all these circumstances prove that
the Armenian was In reality q British
government vessel. and as such she was
not entitled to clearance papers.
Prope:al Not .Aseeptabie..
The opinion here ID that this \ eSsGu.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-09

she had kept out of court for Thaw.
Even to tell the substance would give
the whole thing away" said Thaw. and
he was permitted to retain his secret. He
denied that he ever whipped boys or giris
but admitted that he once maintained a
fiat In Fifth avenue, and on one occa-
sion had invited Ethel Thomas to visit
him.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-09

visit Aslsnfle City Next Sunday
he WOga6,s Hlay 6rounA
&3ee round trip. Psnnsylvanie Rail.
roAd ANsr1il route Special tfGin lSSySo
Weshington. Union Station. s:le . =.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1915-10-16
Mesdames Kirk Franz. Frapci

Mesdames Kirk Franz, Francis
VOORHEES, and Miss Marjory
Burke gave a Party on Wednes
day afternoon complimentary 10
Miss Lillian VOORHEES, whose mar
riaae TO Mr.. Leonard Barrow
has been announced for a near
date. The following ladies we're
present: Mesdames H. Smith,
Harry Smedes, Robt. Taylor,
Byron Eells. Joe Smith, Eldridge
Hine, WIN. and j. S. Segura,
Misses Virginia Barrow, Pearl
Davis, Mabel Levy, Annie Ar
cher, Jesse Fisher, Bessie Ban.
man, Julia Mcmahon, Mary Tay'
Tor, Bessie Galliand, Mary Nor
wood, Zig Decuir, Mathilde Rem
oudet, Helen and Edith Gebert,
Agnes Hernandez. Ello DeBlanc,
Cora SeguTa, Celeste Dimltry,
AdeliDe Pickett, Leila and Els.
telle Landry. The h~ostesses
served light refreshments and
delightful afternoon was spen,
by the ladies present.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1915-10-16

On Monday night, between
twelve and one O'clock, a fire
alarm was turned In from box
mo. 49," This station is located
at the corner of West Main and
Chestnut streets. Promptly after
the first sounding Of the first
alarm the fire trucks were heard
rumblIng by on their way to ans
wer the call of duty. They bare.
ly had time to reach the corner
from which the alarm originated
when the call off was sounded.
This experlence has been so often
repeated Of late that it is enough
to convince the average person
that the alarm system is not
properly appreciated by some
beDighted person or persons in
that end Of the town. The sys
tenn Is probably a mistake for
that class of creatures and q boz
should be provided In which the
key Is to be taken out and left
with q keeper. 1t seems that
night.prowlers cannot be trusted.