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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-06-08
FIVE MERCHANT
VESSELS SUNK
BY SUBMARINES
= N
Submarines Are Again Showing Ac'
tivity in War Zone About
British Isles.
BEGIN ADVANCE IN THE WEST
With the Fall of Przemysl Teutons
Turn Their Attention to
France.
BEGIN ADVANCE IN THE WEST.

London, June 5.-German subma-
rines are still showing much actlV-
ity. The Danish steamer Cyrus, the
British steamers Iona and 1nkum,
and the fishing steamer Chrysophra-
sus and a trawler have been sent to
the bottom. The crews of all the
vessels escaped, although two of the
tomas men are said to have been
seriously and two slightly wounded
by shells from submarine as they
We're launching the boats prepare
tory to leaving the steamer.
A German spy named Muller has
been sentenced to death in London
and an accomplice, named Hahn, has
received a sentence of seven years
Imprisonment. They were accused
Jointly with Anton Kuepferle, who
once lived in Brooklyn, of sending
information from England to Ger
many in communications written IN
invisible ink Kuepferle recently
hanged himself in Jail.
Steamers Are Held.
The American tank steamer LA
ma, from New York for Copenhagen,
with a cargo of gasoline and oil and
the Norwegian steamer Einar Jarl,
bound from Port Arthur, New Or
leans and Norfolk for Norwegian
ports with a cargo of cotton seed oil,
have been taken into Kirkwall.
With the fall of PrZemysl, al
though this does not appear to be
the limit of their efforts against the
Russians in Galicia, the Germans
have again turned their attention to
the western front and simultaneous
ly with the news of the arrival OF
German reinforcements in Flanders
and the province of Artois, France,
come official reports Of their attacks
on positions recently captured by
the British and French.
Recover Some Trenches.
They have succeeded in recovering
some trenches taken by the British
northeast of Givenchy and have
stormed the chateau in the village OF
HODGE, part of which the British
still hold, although for a time the
British were compelled to evacuate
the building which they had captur-
ed Monday night.
The Germans also claim to be in
possession of the sugar refinery at
Souchez, the loss of which they have
not previously acknowledged. While
these in themselves are considered
small matters in military circles
they are believed to be the forerun-
ners of a resumption of fighting on
large scale.
In eastern Galicia the Russians
claim successes. These, however, are
denied by the Austrians.
There has been no change on the
Austro-I Italian frontier, where the
Italians in minor engagements have
captured a number of positions, but
have not as yet come into contact
with the main Austrian forces.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-06-08
MAY "a, 1915.

Board met pursuant to adjourn
ment, members present, Johnson,
Bawden and Knickerbocker.
This being date fixed in notice
published by county auditor for
hearing on petition for drainage dis
trict by E. T. Nail and others, the
board proceeded to hold said hear
ing, and all persons so requesting
we're heard the following resolution
was presented:
Whereas, the board finds that the
proposed improvement will be con-
ducive to the public health, conven-
fence, welfare and utility and is a
necessity, and
Whereas, the cost of construction
will not be excessive or greater
burden than should be borne by the
lands benefited and all acts required
by law, as preliminary proceedings
have been performed, and the board
being fully advised in the premises,
Therefore be it resolved, that said
drain and drainage district, as
shown by the engineers, plat, profile
and reports of said district now on
file in the Office Of the county audi
tor of Hamilton county, Iowa, and
including that body or district of
land within line marked watershed,
be and the same is hereby located
and established, and to be known
as Nail drain drainage district No.
I173.
The foregoing resolution was
adopted, all members voting aye.
On motion Nail No. 173 is divided
into sections as follows:
Section No. MAIN line station
10. to station 21.5O and branches
numbers 1, 2, 8, Ia and lib.
Section MAINE line station
I21.5O to station 1854 and branches
numbers 4, 5, 6, Z, s, SA, 9, ga, 10,
IL, II, 10.
And auditor instructed to publish
notice to contractors for construc-
ton of said drain.
On motion r. G. Austin is appoint
ed construction engineer of Nail
drain No. 173 and his bond fixed at
the sum of 100000.
Proceedings on report Of engineer
in C. w. & A. drainage district No.
4, having been continued to this
date. The board on motion instruct
ed auditor to publish notice to con-
tractors for changing Cashier branch
and the upper end of Williams
branch to tile line, and the clean out
of the balance Of C. w. C A. No. 4,
as recommended by the engineer.
On motion board adjourned to
meet May 25th, 1915, at 100 o'clock
p. IN.
MAY 25, 1915.
Board met pursuant to adjourn
ment, members present Johnson,
Bawden & Knickerbocker.
This being date fixed in notice
published by county auditor for
hearing on extension at outlet Of
Peterson drain No. 166, the board
proceeded to hold said hearing, and
all persons so requesting were
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-06-08
Both Legs Cut Off.

Missouri Valley, Ia, June s.
Clyde Fitch, the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
L. Fitch of Missouri Valley, lost both
legs under a train in sight of his
home last night. He was returning
home riding between two passen ger
cars and fell while attempting to
alight before the train stopped.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-06-08

1t is generally the idle who COM
plain they cannot find time to do
that which they fancy they wish
I.uhhnck
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-06-08

States may be broken off in forty
eight hours and that the people
should hold themselves in readiness
to leave Germany"
Washington, D. c., June s.
Washington yesterday was hotbed
of rumors concerning the German
situation. One of these, persistently
circulated, told of big split in the
cabinet.
From highest sources, however, it
learned the presidents new note to
Germany met the approval Of nearly
the entire cabinet. Secretary Bryan
is still working for less vigorous
course toward Germany. He want
ed the first note toned down and
likewise the one now about to be
sent. But reports of a serious breach
in the cabinet seem to be overdrawn.
The most important facts that de-
veloped from the cabinet meeting
yesterday were that the president
had a rough draft of the new note
prepared, it was discussed, the cab
met sanctioned it, it proved to be
pointed and vigorous and to demand
that Germany give assurances of hui
name conduct of sea warfare in ac-
cord with international law, and it
will be sent to Berlin soon. 1t will
be sent, according to one of the fore
most officials of the administration,
not later than Monday and possibly
earlier.
While the president is preparing
to stand by his first note regarding
the Lusitania, there were some fav-
orable elements in the situation yes
terday. The German embassy felt
much encouraged for peace. All ov-
er the country there is a powerful
movement of German-American ele-
ments and German-American finan-
cial leaders to try to bring about a
clear understanding between the
two governments.
The sending of Meyer Gerhard as
special envoy of the embassy to Ger
many to inform that government
fully of the feeling here and of the
view of the American government
is looked on as a hopeful sign.
1t is thought this action may have
tendency to delay exchanges of
views and bring about more or less
prolonged diplomatic parleys which
will avoid war. 1t is said that in
the Wednesday conference Of Am
bassador Won Bernstorff and the
president, the president suggested
sending a special envoy to Berlin
when Ambassador Won Bernstorff
told him of the trouble he was hav-
ing communicating with the Ger
man capital.
A leading German-American of
this city, who is in extremely close
touch with the German embassy,
said last night that there would be
peace. He declared the controversy
had passed it's most acute stage. He
thought the sending of Gerhard to
Berlin pointed to a dragging out of
the negotiations, with the result the
edge would wear off and eventually
Germany would make such conces-
sions as would result in an adjust
ment.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-06-08

To vanish nonsense with the
charms of sound.-Churchill
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-06-08

Cheapest place to buy oil meal,
shorts, middlings and chick feed. A.
J. ironing, I. C. elevator. tiff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-06-08

Earth is but the frozen echo of the
silent voice of God.-Hag eman.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-06-08
RUNOR PERS|S-
TENT OF SPLIT
IN THE CABINET
National Capital is Hotbed of Cos
sip Concerning German
Situation.
BRYAN IS FOR LESS VG0R.
Wilson Presents New Note to His
Advisers, Who Give 1t Their
Approval.
BRYAN IS FOR LESS v1G0R.

London, June "a dispatch to
the Exchange Telegraph company
from Amsterdam, says:
ga message received here from
Berlin states that the American col
ony in Berlin has been warned Of
ficially that diplomatic relations be-
tween Germany and the United
States may be broken off in forty
eight hours and that the people
should hold themselves in readiness
to leave Germany"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-06-08
LOU J. BEAUCHAMP.

Chautauqua this For years
Beauchamp spreading sunshine and good cheer
throughout America If laughs were dollars Beau
exchange places with John Dee He Is a rapid
fire philosophy and wit to-
eeher assimae week You have
to some to follow Beauchamp.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-19

directly TO n confession made several
weeks ago by George Fuchs, OF Now
York, a relative Of Koenig.
Schleindt was hold in $50. 900 bail for
examination on Monday when arraigned
to-day before police magistrate on
short affidavit. charging suspicion Of
grand larceny In connection with tho
disappearance from tho National City
Bank OF papers and documents. which
the police said were valued at 500. 600.
At tho office of Frank A. Vanderbilt.
president OF tho National City Bank,
1t was said that nothing was known by
tho bank officials concerning tho
charges against Schleindt. He WAC en-
ployed as a clerk In tho foreign credit
department. but no suspicion had been
attached to him by any one at tho bank
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-19
THOUSANDS OF CASES
OF TYPHUS IN MEXICO
Dread Epidemic Threatens to Spread
Throughout Republic-Hardly
Home or Onlce without Victim.

MEXICO CITY. December Is (by mail
to Laredo, TcX).--The epidemic Of
typhus foyer, which has claimed thous-
nnds OF victims In the City OF Mexico,
threatens to spread throughout the re-
public.
Accurate statistics arc not obtain
able. The minimum number Of cases
az reported is 10000, while other esti-
mates place the number Of cases as
high as 10000. Deaths are so frequent
as TO daily neccssitate long trains OF
funeral ears, and there Is hardly Il
home or an Office which has not had It's
victim.
General Gonzales has detailed 500 SOL
dicrs to disinfcct and clean barracks
and public Offices. In all the latter are
To be seen printed notices reading:
For hygicnic reasons. department
heads and employees must refuse to
shake hands with visitors"
1t is now generally admitted that the
only propagating agents of the disease
are body lice. Government officials
will make II house to house canvass to
stamp out Ncrmin. Public bathing
Establishments and barber shops will he
opened. and all those of an unclean APP
pearance will he forced to battle and
reclothe themselves. This service will
be free So far the foreign colonies
have escaped serious loss. although
thirteen cases have been registered up
to date in the American and English
colonies.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-19
FIRST CALL FOR RECRUITS
UNDER EARL DERBY's PLAN
-Four Classes Summoned for Service
With War Office by Royal
Proclamation.
MUST REPORT ON JANUARY 20
Groups Composed OF Unmarried Men
From Nineteen TO Twenty-Five
Years OF ACCOMPLISHMENT Scheme
Believed to Have Been Successful.

LONDON. December lS.-Four classes
or recruits who enlisted under the
Earl Of Derby's Plan were called out
to-day by royal proclamation.
All recruits on tho Derby rolls who
did not enlist for Immediate service
were placed on tho army reserve rolls.
and, therefore. the first call for ser
vice ~ four classes is mado by the
Same fnrmality rs in the case of tho
old army rescrvist5 who heretofore
have Eccn called to the colors.
The appearance OF placards. topped
with the royal arms. caused "a stir In
the streets. The public infers that
the Derby enlistment plan has been a
success. and that conscription at least
is postponed. If Il should develop
that any large percentage of unmar-
ried cliGibles faiic.l 90 enlist. it is ex-
pecteI they will hr subjected to CON
scr!ption, as reshadowed by Premier
AsQuith. before any calls are made
for married men who volunteered un-
der the Derby plan. II is Inferred
the government intends to consider
the frs class. consisting Of eighteen
yehr-old boys. az corresponding to the
class IF 1917 in continental countries
and viii defer indefinitely putting
them In training.
Tho classes called out are groups
?. 3, and OF the Derby recruits
The announcement placardcd by the
War oi'ice states that their services
viii L"gin January 90
These groups arc composed of an
married men from nineteen 10 twenty
two years Of age.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-19

asked permission to see him This re-
quest waf refused Tho attorneys
then offered any amount OF bail to SC
cur" Mctzicrs liberty. This offer
also was refused
Another man held by the Federal au-
thorities as a material witness against
ko"nig was George Fuchs. about whose
identity the utmost secrecy was OBJ
served Fuohs was not formally ar
rested and no charge Was made against
HIM.
y new dcvelopmen; occurred late to-
da% when OFT" r. MottoIn, Il police
headquarters detective. was suspended
after hearing by Commissioner
Woods. Thc police said they found
Mottola's name IN q notebook taken
from kucui.. According 10 statements
nttg!huted 10 ko"u!g and Metzler. Mot
toIa "ns employed by the former at
- day - max" Investigations.
tn" arrests yesterday aud to-day
"re said 10 be merely the forcrunners
Of numerous other arrests. which will
extend throughout Tie country. So.
crei S.ryir. agents assert that KocuiG
mud twcn,y-sey.u ag-nts in New York
city alone and probably between 300
uud 800 throughout Tho country.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-19
TRAIL or PLOTTER LEADS
TO NATIONAL CITY BANK
Frederick SchIeindt, German Reser-
visit, Clerk In Institution,
Under Arrest.
HELD IN BAIL OF $4,000
Charged With Larceny of Documents
for German Representatives, Civ
ing Information OF Ships Bearing
Ammunition.

NEW YORK, December 1S-Dctec-
tives following the trail OF plottcrs
seeking to destroy ships bearing am
munition to the allies. to-day arrested
Frederick Schleindt. Il clerk in the Ma
ional City Bank. whom they Charge
and messages. which, II is alleged, he
turned over to representatives OF the
German government
These documents. the detectives say,
gave information as 10 which ships
bore ammunition across tho seas
Schleindt is also alleged 10 have given
tives as to what firms were manufac-
turing war supplies in this country
and also the amounts OF money placed
I'm certain banks TO the credit OF the
allies. Schleindt was taken to police
headquarters for further examination
Schlcindt, detectives said. confessed
to having obtained Information regard
ing shipments of munitions and other
matters. saying that he did this at the
direction of Paul kocnig, head of the
bureau of investigation of the Ham
burg american Line, who was arrested
yesterday on the charge of plotting TO
destroy the Welland Canal
Detectives said they found in
Sch!eindts pockets Il telegram relating
TO shipment of 100000 rifles to the
allies The message was from the
Banque Beige Pour rEntrangere to a
New York bank.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-19
Virginia boy mt TopoIonnmpo.

WASHINGTON. December lG.-With
the cXpeditionary force OF United
states Marines. hurried to tie west
coast OF Mexico to prevent Il possible
massacre OF Americans and other for
eigners BY hostile YaQuis in TIE vicin-
ity Of Topolobampo. il Edward " Lacy.
.Jr.. OF MOsi-y's Junction, Howhatan
County this state Lacy, "fo is "A
son OF Edward y. Lacy. Of Mosley's
Junction. enlisted in The United states
Marine Corps nt Knoxville Fem, on
October -. 1872. and, until ne order
came 10 embark on the san Diego, was
stationed with the battalion IL marines
at the san Diego Exposition.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-19
TAKING WEDDING CLOTHES HOME
WHEN KILLED ny TRAIN

PAMpLlN. VA, December 1S.--Itenry
Shiv.ly. oldest son of W. H. Shively,
was killed last night by material
train on ;hc Norfolk aud Western Rail
way about two miles from here. Mr..
Shiv.ly. who was employed by Frank
lin brothers as CLERK in their store,
started home about i o'clock, accom-
panied by Sam l'ricc. He carried Il
new suit OF clothes, which was said
to have been for his wedding, to have
taken place soon. When they reached
Bet Davis Crossing. Price turned off
the track fer his home. Just rs Mr.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-19

WASHINGTON. December is.-Jacoh
T. Windnca. Of Norge, Va. chief wafer
tender on the United States stramship
Delaware. is dead at the Norfolk Naval
Hospital from burns received i'll an eN-
plosion OF gas in the coal bunkcrs of
the ship. the Navy Department an
uounced to-day. Windnea. who died
yesterday. had been in the service since
'SHG
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-19

Hundreds and hUnGrrds OF delightful
things that Will appcni 10 those YOU
wish to remember, Anything YOU get
in this store will be appreciated as
much for its value as for the fact that
i; came from j. :. James.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-19
Diamonds

so much depends on the house from
which you buy Diamond that YOU
want To buy from responsible house
one that makes a speciality of these
stones We can always show YOU bet
ter values at any price.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-19
Freeman ~, colnrrd chrrcn.

Under the auspices o: the HoIorcl
Young Mems Christian Association Or
Douglas :. Freeman viii preach a sDe-
cal sermon tonight at o'clock Mt
Ill. ShArnn Haptist Church
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-19

taneous The remains we're taken to
his home. near MartiuaNilic lie is sur.
rir"d BY his father ana mother. a SIS
tcr ana hrothnr.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-19
IN TOUCH WITH GERMAN CONSUL
SINCE OPENING; OF WAR

Schleindt told of meeting Koenig,
who. he said. used an alias. last May.
according to detectives, and Of having
kept in touch with the German consul
here since the opening of the war
The prisoner who said he was :. Ger
man reservist, declared that when he
met ko"nig at an uptown hotel. ar
ranaementS We're made for him 10 OBJ
tain cablcerams ana other documents
At the National City Bank. For this
work. Schlcindt told the police. he had
been receiving about $50 a week
Police claim to-day that they found
among kOenig'S effects papers indicat-
ing that he had relations with
Schleindt. The arrests of Schleindt
koenig and Richard Emil Lcycndeckcr
a New York antique dealer, were due
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-19
GAIN IMPORTANT CLUES
IN MUN|T|0N PLANT PLOTS
Officials Cause Arrest of Men in Com
nection With Conspiring to Blow
Up Wclland Canal.
PLACED UNDER HEAVY BONDS
Relieved to BE Merely Foyrrunners
Of Numerous Other Arrests Which
VIII Extend Throughout Country.
Arrnigned Before Magistrate.

NEW YORK. December lS.--With the
;'rralSnment here to-day Of Paul
koenig. said TO be the head Of the
German secret service in this country
aud Richard Emil LeycndcciScr. Il New
YORK art goods dealer. on charge OF
conspiring 20 blow up the Wclland
Canal. Federal officials asserted they
had in their hands the clues TO II
coun,ry-wid conspiracy - blow up
munttion plants which has already re-
suited in the loss of many lives and
destruction Of millions OF dollars worth
Of properly.
For several years Koeni:; has been
the head OF the detective force en-
ployed here by the Hamburg -Ameii-
can Steamship Company. The com
pnny, which is substituted by tho Ger
man government. MAS quick to CONE.
10 his aid. ana through :; local surety
concern supplied $4,000 bail for him
and 100000 bail for I.eyendcckcr.
The arrest OF kocniE and Lcyon-
decker was coiucidcnt with the arrcs;
by county authorities OF Frederick
Schciudl, clerk in the National CITY
bank Scheimdl. detectives claimed.
confe> ecG that he was employed by
koenig TO supply him with iuforrna-
ton regarding the shipment Of mum
tons to the allies This Information
was Outlined through kilograms aud
letters to the National city Bank.
which has had "a prominent part IN
the purchasing ia this country Of sup
plies Tor the allies SchcIudi says ne
received SO u week from KOeuig, the
polio. added Schciudl told tho polio"
he was a German rcservist and acted
ONLY from patriotic motives
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-19

shively said good, night. the train
which had approached unobscr-ed
struck him. His body was badly man
gled. and death was probably instnu-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-12-09
Against Preparedness.

To the Editor of The Republic
Our boast has been that the United
States sets the example, through in
ternational treaties, to negotiate and
arbitrate our differences with other
nations before resorting to war.
With such treaties as our first line
of defense why are we being panic
struck into spending millions for
preparedness" when there never
was an hour when we were in less
danger from being assaulted by any
foreign nation or nations than now?
Europe, including Japan, has it's hands
tied as to ourselves by the present
war which will leave the participants
exhausted in,men and money. Europe
will require years of peace in which to
recuperate her terrific losses, and this
to say nothing of the treaties referred
to is guaranty against either of them
engaging in war with us. Why then
are we losing our balance, disregard
ing common sense and departing from
our pacific example in the present
craze for the large army and naval
increases, to cost vast sums of money
and increasing our taxes and national
debt? Is it not solely at the behest of
the armour, shipbuilding and arms
and munition plants and their bank
ing hackers and partners who, in an
ticipation with the closing Of the
European war, of idle plants, are urg-
ing this preparedness" on US to sell
to the Government their future out
put?
Our pacific position as the leader of
world peace is too precious in its
blessings hereafter to humanity for us
now to weaken our ideal, at which
bleeding and war tossed Europe long
ingly looks, as its sons are slaughter
ed and its. wealth dissipated and sup
planted by billions of debt to crush its
future citizens to the earth. Let us
hold close to that ideal. Sooner or
later, if we do SO, it will bring about
cessation of all war.
B. B. CAHooN, SR.