davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Detroit times., 1915-11-24

The United States and the law-abid-
ing states Of South America and
other neutral countries. which in
turn would help greatly 20 induce
the Warrlng nations 10 join.
III the allied Warriug nations Of
Europe tail for any reason 70 be
come part of such an agreement
they will be faced with the danger
of a second war over differences
among themselves as 10 the terms
81 settlement
"A critical time is approaching
Tor US business men Of the United
States. Our recognition Of our re-
sponsibility and duty in this great
world crisis will 20 worry far TO de-
Lermine the policy OF our country
in this matter, and under the initia-
tive OF our country | believe this
greatest step forward in civilization
will be assured / have devoted an
important part OF my life 10 helping
the organization Of. and 20 working
With, the business men OF the Unit.
ed States. have done this because
| believe that all In all We are the
men who will most definitely hold
ourselves responsible for reasonable
progress toward the goal We set
for ourselves This goal OF avert
ing a disastrous worldwide eco
nomlc war and new military wars
al the end Of this war, by helping
10 substitute law for war. is the
most necessary. the highest and the
finest that duty has ever called
upon us TO attain. | have great
faith that We will not fail in this
great crisis---will not fail in this
the greatest opportunity that has
ever come 90 us."
The Detroit times., 1915-11-24
DECLARES HYPHEN
IN AMERICANISM
is GREAT HONOR

MILWAUKEE,. Wis, Nov "a
Milwaukee vas today discussing the
criticism OF the Wilson administra.
lion made by DR.. c. ]. Hexamer.
Philadelphia, national president OF
the German-American societies. In
speaking al the celebration OF the
tenth anniversary OF the founding
OF the Wisconsin society.
Or Hexamer's declaration that
I'VE have never had so miserable,
weak-kneed, contemplate an admin
istration as the present" WAS loud
ly applauded by the large majority
OF his 1000 hearers.
Among other things the speaker
stated that the German-Americans
DO not wish 10 establish a political
party; that they consider tho
hyphen an honor and that the Ger
man-American will have sense
enough 10 know how to vote when
the time comes.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-24
FRANKLIN AUTO
MAKES RECORD

William J Doughty. local repre-
sentative Of the Franklin Automo-
bile Co, has received the following
telegram from his concern in Syra-
cGse, y. Y:
"Ncw York 10 Chicago in a Frank
lin sedan on eight and three-quarter
pints of oil, more than 1000 miles
per gallon Record established un-
der Official supervision Automobile
club of America. \ day and night
run through storm and mud, stop,
ping only for gasoline.
"FRANKLIN AUTOMOBILE co.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-24
SHOOTS LAWYER,
KILLS HIMSELF

FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. "a
H. o. Ledgerwood. a prominent
attorney CT this city, was shot and
killed I'm his Offices today by J. NJ.
Whisenant. OF Dallas. Whisonant
then killed himself. Whisenant was
a member OF the Buford Dry Goods
CO.. Of Dallas. which was adjudged
bankrupt in 1918. Ledgerwood was
appointed trustee. Recently Whise-
nant was indicted on charge OF
misuse Of the mails, through his
connection with the bankrupt dry
goods company. Tho shooting is
said to have resulted from his re-
scntmen; toward Ledgerwood's con-
nection with tho case.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-24
A. A. CRUMLEY co.
CHANGES NAME

In a meeting Of the directors ana
stockholders OF the A. A. Crumley
Co, automobile dealers, No. 99S
Woodwardave. the decision was
made TO change the name OF the
concern 10 the King.Dort Sales Co.
a. A. Crumley, president and gen
eral manager of the A. A. Crumley
Co. retired. G. w. Franklin. who
has been sales manager is put in
charge as general manager Of the
King-Dort Sales Co.
The business will be continued at
No. 99S Woodward ave, the organi.
zation handling the eight-cylinder
King and four-cylinder bort pro-
ducts. Outside OF changes in the
service force and minor office
changes the organization remains
intact under Mr.. Franklin's manage
ment. The same sales force that
has been so successful in selling a
large number of King and bort mo-
tor cars remains.
Mr. Franklin will completely
change the service conditions at the
King-Dort Sales Co. Factory me-
chanical experts are now in charge
of this end Of the business. Mr..
Franklin is not a stranger to the
Michigan motoring public. His in.
defatigable efforts with the A. A.
Crumley Co. have been closely
watched by those financially inter
ested in the business. II has been
his close attention to the business
that has won for him his present
promotion.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-24

for a temporary bridge TO cost not
more than 100000 ANA also 10 oh.
tain plans and specifications for a
permanent bridge 20 cost approx.
mately SL50OU00. including the cost
or grade separation on the main
land.
The latest bridge action follows
;he refusal OF Commissioner Fen
koll To o. K. The temporary bridge
plans iniorscd by the council. and
the mayors communication urging
The immediate construction OF a
temporary bridge and preparation
OF plans for permanent structure,
both 10 ae under the direct super.
vision of The comm sicner of pub
lie work The aldermen mdlvid-
ually do not object 10 the admins.
tration being heir 10 any praise
that viii follow the burdeusome
task of re.estabiishing bridge com
municauon with the island.
The carefully written swan-song
Of tho railway commission was read
and placed on file Tho aldermen
had little comment 20 make. with
the exception OF n few who could
not SUPPRESS "a chuckle Of Ehoulish
glee over he failure Of the rail.
way commissioners 10 successfully
dispose oi a problem that the cout
ell has been wrestling with for over
% years Some even silently
hoped that the old franchise com
mittoe now q sholf for lame ducks
in the council might again become
moF dcsirubl. berth Visions Of
bvrorc 1avs. when the D. 4. r.
hattlcd in tho council instead OF in
tho courts, made some OF the alder
mer smilc sclnshly
The council adonted Aid. Cases
resolution instructing the corpora
ton counsel 10 institute legal pro-
ceedines 20 compel the D. L. r. to
repair the tracks in Myrtle-st.
The committee on parks and
boulevards transferred 10 the ways
ard means committee all responsi-
hili'y for proyilinz winter ferry
service 10 Belle Isle. Corporation
Counsel Dingeman informed Aid
parnotl that Commissioner Dust is
not absolute in his power or Belle
Iele.
The commissioner ran regulate
the boat service 10 and from the
island but he cant say in this In
stance what contract the council
shall adopt" said Diugeman.
1T is up 10 the council to pro-
vide the money for the operation
OF Schweikart's boat The council
can refuse 10 obey the commission
cr's recommendations, but that
would mean no boat service to Belle
Isle think that the city ought to
be careful in drawing up a contract
for winter ferry service. We don't
want to have several hundred skat-
nrs marooned on the island when
the ferry gets stuck in the ice, as
IL Is sure TO-"
Aid Barnett introduced another
amendment 10 the building code 10
have al motion picture theaters
not equipped with movable scenery
classed as assembly halls when the
owners comply with fire protection
regulations The mea sure was re-
ferred to the committee on ordi-
nances. A petition signed by eight
vest side trade and civic organiza-
tions, asking the council 70 urge
The ID. T. r. 20 complete the belt
line. was referred to the committee
on public utilities.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-24

In the lives OF many girls there
comes time when youth and ro-
nance call 20 them so strongly. that
II tho right man 90 love does not
come along they VIII love any man.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-24
Council Orders Fenkell
to Prepare Plans At
Once
COMPEL ID. L. K.
TO REPAIR TRACKS
Corporation c uns e |
Instructed to Take
Legal Proceedings

Another plan IS under way 10
build a bridge 10 Belle Isle. Tues
day night. the common council
adopted a report of the joint com
mittee on ways and means and
bridges, recommending that Com
missioner Fenkcll. OF the depart
ment OF public works. prepare plans
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-11
Broom Corn Growers
Object to Raise in
Rates on Commodity

CHICAGO, April I0--shippers who OBJ
ject TO the proposed Increase IN freight
rates asked by forty-one western railroad
systems today presented witnesses before
w M. Daniels, Interstate commerce COM
missioner, in the hearing % the western
freight rate case.
The testimony concerned freight rates
on broom corn. on which an increase OF
cents a hundred pounds IL asked by the
railroads, The Witnessed were dealers in
broom corn, manufacturers OF broon1s
ana statistioians. and the testimony was
largely In support OF the contention that
present rates should not be disturbed on
the argument that the railroads request
for an increased rate IL based on too
high valuation OF the product and too
low tonnage per carload hauled.
Counsel for tho railroads flied a protest
against replying TO the list Of interroga-
tories relative to the financial affairs OF
the railroads.
Clinton r. lee. a broom manufacturer
OF Lincoln. Neb.. testified that the rail-
road valuation Of broom corn was higher
than its market value He said that the
raise. II allowed would be paid by the
manufactures and that neither the grower
nor tho consumer would have 70 pay the
differences.
Ralph Rcsenbaum OF Atlanta. another
manufacturer. estimated that the pro.
posed increase IN rates would amount &c
about ! cent dozen brooms and would
be borne By the manufactures.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-11


condition and will be used as base fcr
extending the line along Turnagain arm.
Under the contract apprved by the presl-
dent the road IL taken over free from all
debt or obligation Of any kind
Cost of Building.
The estimate cost OF construction Of
this line from Seward 10 Fairbanks, in.
GLIDING the Matanuska branch is tes, 800. 900.
The president has made an order
directing that the work be carried on by
the Alaskan engineering commission
which IL to have the general duty OF
preparing and adopting plans for con-
struction. the employment OF the force
and the making OF contracts for the pur-
chase OF supplies for the work The
secretary Of the interior II authorized
70 designate one OF the members OF the
commission. who shall be in Immediate
charge Of the work and have power OF
approval or disapprovai OF all admIni-
strative matters connected with II.
In accordance with this authorization,
Secretary Lane has designated w. c.
Edes, the present chairman OF the COM
mission. The members OF the commission
which consists OF William C. Edes. chair
man; Lieutenant Frederic Mears, late
superintendent OF the Panama railroad.
and Thomas Riggs. jr.. are directed ia
proceed 20 Alaska at once.
The chairman Is 10 make his head.
quarters at Seward; Lieutenant Mearn a
70 be stationed at ship Creek and Mr.
Riggs Is 10 conduct surveys in the Broad
Pass region"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-11
FULLER TELLS OF
SHOP CONDITIONS
Union Pacific Official Denies that
Professional Bad Men Were
Hired by Hartman Lines.
FEW MEN WEN OUT ON STRIKE

CHICAGO, April 10.--Allegations
OF lawlessness made against strike
breakers and guards employed by the
Union Pacific in the shipments strike
OF 1911, in testimony before the
United States Commission on Indus
trial Relations. yesterday we're de-
MED by c. e. Fuller, superintendent
OF motive power and machinery Of
the Union Pacific, when he became
witness today.
The Union Pacific, like the Illinois
Central and other so-called Hartman
lines. resisted efforts 90 form the
various labor unions into system fed
erations. Nuclei OF the declarations
were formed on the Hartman lines.
but the company managers declined
to treat with them and the strike
resulted.
I'VE resisted" said Mr.. Fuller, be
cause the federation meant a closed shop,
which we believe unconstitutional and
also unjust to mon who prefer 70 re-
main independent. The right to compel
workers to belong TO any organization we
believe Questionable. Our men. indi-
vidually. were not particularly interested
IN the federation plan"
The witness said that two years PRIOR
TO the strike the mechanics on the Union
Pacific were granted flat increase OF 3
| cents an hour. Two thousand men
answered the strike call and 10 per cent
OF these returned TO work. Two hundred
who applied for unemployment were not
accepted. Tho company. he said. did not
knowingly employ professional bad
men," and he doubted II any crept in. All
OF the strikers were not taken back be-
cause there was no room for them.
Ninety per cent OF our present shor
employees" said Mr.. Fuller, ARE local
men; they are not importations."
| Before the strike, the witness stated
25lk per cent OF the shopmen were home
owners; the present percentage IL % pei
cent The payroll for September. 1911
i when the strike was called. was ssii, Oh
while last September II was sssg.sn.
There have been fewer train accidents
since the strike and fewer defective Job
turned out the shop because OF the CLOSET
supervision and success in inspiring tn,
men," said the witness. Present condi
tions are satisfactory and the company
viii continue 90 meet Its employees OF th'
respective crafts In such conferences a
may mutually be agreed upon"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-11
German Raider Eitel
Is Interned at Last


fsoRTo1iK. va. April 1o-Tne German
auxiliary cruiser Prinx Eitel Friedrich
was informed late today at the Norfolk
navy yard. where 4 win remain until
the end Of the European war. Tugs and
steamers IN Hampton Roads blew their
sirens In salute as Il slowly steamed
from Newport News and took It's berth
near the historic frieate Constitution.
Commander ,Thierichens Immediately
went 90 the office Of Rear Admiral
Beatty. commandant at the yard. and
signed en- agreement not 10 violate
American neutrality laws. He was IN
Termed that he. his officers ana crew
would have the freedom Of Norfolk and
virsiniA They will live aboard the Eitel.
Tomerew the bresch blocks OF the
E1lalg guns. part Of It's machinery and lis
wireless apparatus viii be removed
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-11
A Great Treat for
Bryan to Mix with
The Latin Americans

WASHINGTON. April les-Hope that
some means soon would be devised to
make easier intercourse between the
United States and Central and South
America was expressed BY Secretary Of
state Bryan tonight IN An address before
the Young Mems Christian association
here.
Mr., Bryan said he wanted 70 see uni
verslkies established at Panama and
Porto Rico. whore representative young
men Of the three Americas might gather
for study. and promote friendship and IN
tercourne between the two countries.
"one Of the greatest PLEASURES OF my
office" he added. IA the association II
affords with the representatives OF Latin
America. have mover failed to find
them ready % consider any measure that
would strengthen the ties Of friendship
betwesn their countries ana the United
etafsss
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-11
OMAHA'S CHARTER
CHANGES ARE MADE
Bill Agreed to in Senate Without
POstponing Date Of Election
in This City.
PROVISION FOR GREATER OMAHA
CFrom 4 Sax cOrrespondent.l


LINCOLN. April 1O.-Cspecial with
senate approval today OF II. r. ~. the
TN aunendng the city charter Of Omaha
20 conform with the Greater Omaha
movement. all possibility Of delaying the
Omaha city election passed. The commit
Zee OF the whole approved the measure.
Z An amendment was made taking up
me consolidation period and the Begin
ming OF the new fiscal year at South
Omaha 90 that sufficient funds will Be-
provided for operation there. There will
he available for public uses in Greater
Omaha sl.sl0Ooo from Omaha proper. as
compared TO tl.isoloOo. the expense limits
Get in 1918 plus the maximum amounts
now set BY law for public expenses in
South Omaha, Dundee and Florence.
The governor viii issue the consoIida-
zion proclamation either Monday or Tues
day. He has not decided upon a date for
fho election, he said.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-11
Rumors Kaiser Has
Asked Peace Denied

WASHINGTON. April lo--Published rs-
ports that Germany had presented peace
terms TO the United States attracted at
tsntion today in official WASHINGTON. but
both SECRETARY Bryan and Count Won
Bernstorff. the German ambassador
denied that there Yves any foundation for
such rufnors. ~
German embassy officials declined to
comment on whether the peace terms as
published represent Germans Views at
present. beyond saying that nothing
authentic on the subject had been re-
ceived.
Rent room quick with a Bee Want Ad.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-11

way. Mrs. Bitters injuries are not Sc
riouE.
Mrs. Bitter was director Of sculpture
OF the Buffalo exposition and chief Of
the department Of sculpture Of the St.
Louis exposition He had executed many
private commissions. including the status
Of Carl schurz here and works in the
homes Of Coils p. Huntington. Cornelius
Vanderbilt and other wealthy men, He
designed the Astor gates for Trinity
church here.
He was a member Of the National In
Stitlata Of Arts and Letters and an
academician Of the National Academy Of
Design. Mr.. Bitter was Al years old.
coming here IN 1850 from Vienna, whore
he was born His home was in this city.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-11
Sick Soldiers Lying
In Street in Mud

NE WORK. April la-ssanitary eondl-
tioas In eastern Turkey are ''unapealsablo. -
according 10 reports o. cities there. where
the American board OF missions has hos
pitfalls. made public here today. Typhus
and typhoid fever ara faging. physicians.
missionaries nurses and other Americans
have caught the contagion. hospitals are
Overlooking. All schools IN At last one
district have been closed and sick sol
diers. II said. are lying IN the street
IN ths mud In the military hospital
they de At the rate OF fifteen q day.
In the American boards hospital they
are 'toppling over ike ten Pima the
report saya
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-11

Mr.. Bitter made his advent into scuip-
ture as a skilled laborer. He was en-
ployed in this capacity by a firm OF
architectural ecorators. when he entered
architectural decorators. when he entered
a contest for design Of the 10000 Astor
memorial gates at Trinity church. He
won the contest and with this money as
foundation. opened a small studio and
started his career an a sculptor.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-11
British Factories
Are Employing Men
in the United States

NEWARK, N. j.. April ia private
employment bureau service here Il was
learned today. has received urgent re-
quests from neverei industrial centers Of
Great Britain Tor more than 100 men 70
take the places OF workmen who are at
tho front. The call Is for American eitl-
Gems and British subjects only The fac
tories seeking the workmen offer free
transportation ana a guarantee OF at least
ak months work. Two hundred OF the
men already have called. One OF the
largest electrical manufacturing concerns
In liverpool has sent demand for IeoO
men, according 70 Information received
BY the Newark bureau.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-11
STILL FIGHTING FOR
THE INSURANCE MEASURE

LINCOLN, April to.--cspecial )-senate
TILE No. 70. the insurance anti-discrimi-
nation bill. has come to life in another
form. Matter contained therein was to-
day proposed as an amendment to House
Roll No. ssi. an Insurance bill that is
still alive. In the absence OF Senator
Howell today. II was not considered, but
wnl come up tomorrow. when tho SEN
ate convenes.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-11
FAMOUS SCULPTOR is KILLED
Karl Bitter Ia Run Down by Auto
mobile on Broadway, New
York.
DESIGNED MANY GREAT WORKS

NEW YORK. April lo--Kari Theodore
Francis Bitter. chief Of the department
Of sculpture Of the PanAms-Pacific ex-
position. and one OF the best known
sculptors OF this country, died in a hos
pitai here today Of injuries he suffered
when he and Mrs. Bitter were run down
last night by an automobile on Broad
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-11
Rent room quick with Bee Want Ad


WASHINGTON, April i0--(Speclal Tel
egram. l-deorBe q. 0rilley was appointed
Poa c ssifs ase :, q K., GsngS ,.x S e
John Sack OF kenel. has boen awarded
the contract for carrying matt from
Kenei 70 Mclaughlin. ;. d.. for four
years.
The Merchants National bank, Cedar
Raplda. has been made a reserve agent
for the Farmers National bank. Ailer-
ton. Ia.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-11
DEATH RECORD.


Jasper Robertson.
Word has been received at the Omaha
High school that Jasper Robertson.
former teacher at that institution. died
February at Grand Bay Ala. He
made many friends while head OF the
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-11
PROFESSOR L0UNSBURY
MEETS DEATH SUDDENLY

No WHAyEN. Conn. April la--Prof
Thomas r. Lounsbury. professor emeritus
OF English At Yale university and ona
Of the best known English scholars IN
me country. died here suddsAly tonight.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-11
HOUSE REJECTS BILL
FOR JUDGES BY DISTRICTS

LINCOLN. Neb.. April iO-(speciai
TeleeramO- house refused TO pasa tho
proposed constitutional amendment bill.
providing for district election Of supreme
court judges There were fifty-eight OF
required sixty votes In favor OF The
bill.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-11
0FFlcEHOLDERS' BILL
IS KILLED IN THE HOUSE

LINCOLN. April 1o.-(special)--H. r.
6. the bill to permit county officeholders
70 hold four-year terms and 20 extend the
terms Of such officehoidera as would be
elected naturally in 1915 to 1913 was in
definitely postponed IN the house today
The hiii had been changed In the senate
and the house could not agree to the
changAs and recommended that the whole
matter come up before the next legiS-
laturs- M
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-11
TANGO WILL BE BARRED
FROM FRENCH CAPITAL

sAR1s, April io-A decree prohibitins
the dancing Of the tango ana other
similar canoes IN Paris Is being prepared
~ the municipal authorities. u doubt
iess WI Be issued shortly ana enforced
with energy
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-11
HYMENEAL.
pnrlrer-wiIiinm..

BBATRICB Neb., April lo-tspeeial
Telegram.)-Roscoe l. Packer and Hilda
N. Williams. both OF Hailenberg, Kan.
were married here today by Rev. B. +.
Gather.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-11

commercial department Of the local
schools. which position he occupied for
more than ten years Interment took
place az Portage. n. T.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-11

stop That COuEh-Now.
When you catch cold or begin TO cough
take DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey IL pene
trstes the throat and lungs. BY all drug
s.--Advertisement
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-11
Thompson, BeIden & Co.
Our Business
Platform is This
In a Few Words:

To have a store devoted
first and foremost to the in
terests of those who spend
money in it.
To make it unlike any
other in some particulars,
for instance:
TO sell only true and tried
goods, to the best Of our
ability, properly labeled.
to not allow trash, new
or otherwise, to be put on
sale.
Ito exclude all bankrupt,
hauled-over, soiled or i'm
perfect goods frequently
used as bait TO sell other
stale goods in stock.
to always have q large,
fresh, fairly priced stock.
These facts are put forth to
the public confidently and en-
phatically. Neither is there OK
aggeration in our advertising.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-11
ROUTE FOR ALASKA
RAILROAD PICKED
AND WORK TO BEGIN

CONTINUED from PAGE ono.)