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Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1915-08-27
WARSHIPS' SHELL
SUBMARINE Base
British Fleet BOmbardS Position
on Belgian Coast.
GERMANS USE HEAVY GUNS

6tkmAhS UNE HEAVY GUMS
Berlin Reports Forty Vessels Took
Part in Engagement and That Fir
ing Continued for Several Hours.
Teutons Capture Russian Fortress
Of ossowetz.
London, Aug. 24.-Meager details
have been received concerning the
British bombardment of the German
submarine base at Zeebrugge and
neighboring points on the Belgian
coast.
Berlin reports that forty British
ships were engaged in it, but the
British admiralty as yet has made no
statement. The firing lasted several
hours. the German heavy artillery an
swering the British fire.
Aside from the loss of eleven Ger.
man ships in the Riga battle the naval
engagement is regarded chiefly i'm.
portant for the strategic effects upon
the land operations in the German
sweep eastward toward Petrograd,
which military observers now consid.
err as having been checked and posi-.
bly, irreparably defeated.
The German center has pressed for.
ward steadily until Prince Leopold of
Bavaria is near the Russian new line
OF defense, but the military observers
say the entire campaign hinges on
the vast enveloping movement of
forces in the north.
Land Advance on Petrosrad.
This, the military observers say, led
to the shifting of number of Ger
man ships, including the Moltke, from
the North sea to the Baltic, with the
purpose of controlling Riga and thus
German land advance on !,
Petrograd.
The result of the naval battle, as
cleaned from the official reports, ap- |;
pears to have definitely defeated the
German objective, according to the OBJ
servers, who say aside from the loss
Of the ships, the gulf and the naval
base of Riga are still in Russian hands
and menace Won Hindenburg's further |!
advance toward Petrograd.
The capture by the Germans of the
fortress of Ossowetz gives them an
other stronghold, only Grodno and
remaining in the central
section. 1t also gives them the main
point on the railway to Bielsk and
Z Special reports from Petrograd in
1icate that the Russian position at
gradually is becoming
and that the public is being
prepared for its abandonment
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1915-08-27
|lVIP0R AN
POST FALLS
German Forces Take
Novogeorgieysk.
CAPTURE 10000 Men
Fortress Last Stronghold Of
Russians in Poland.
GERMANS CAPTURE BIELsk.

Berlin, Aug. 22.-The Ger
mans have captured the Rus
sian town of Bielsk, twenty
five miles south of Bialystok,
and have driven the Russians
over the Biala river, accord
ing to an official announce
ment given out by the Ger
man army Headquarters staff.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1915-08-27
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-17
Rebels March On Lisbon.

Badaioz, Spain, via Paris, May IT,
News received here from Portugal Is
to the effect that a general OF the In
surrectionary army commanding 1900
troops is now outside Lisbon preparing
to storm the city.
Madrid, via Paris. May f7.-Complete
anarchy reigns in Lisbon, according to
news reaching Madrid. Fighting IN
the streets continues between the mu
tineers and the loyal troops.
The bombardment of the fleet was
stopped owing to lack of ammunition.
The number of persons killed or wound
ed is said to have been considerable.
Many buildings were burned and the
homes of known loyalists pillaged.
Premier Dato announced that the
Spanish battleshfp Esrana would ar
rive at Lisbon today to protect Span
iarIs and other foreigners He added
that it was probable that another war
ship also would be dispatched to Portu-
guese waters.
Dispatches from Vigo announce that
Portuguese people arriving there de-
clare that the uprising is the beginning
of civil war In Portugal. Reports from
Oporto are to the effect that the revo-
utionists in that city have been placed
In jail and that the civil authorities
have given over the reins of govern
ment to the military.
Special dispatches assert that the up
rising Is not a monarchical movement.
but one organized In protest by the
party Of DR.. Alfonso Costa, former pre-
mier, against recent measures of the
government.
1t Is declared that, although mutinies
have occurred among the crews of sew
eral of the Portuguese warships, the
army is absolutely loyal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-17
Expect Answer Soon.

Special by United Press Wire.
Washington, May 17:-Ambassa-
dor Gerard's formal notification that
he had delivered President Wilson's
note to the Berlin foreign Office was
received at the state department.
Not word of detail was given. Ger
many's reply to the note may reach
Washington Tuesday or Wednesday.
Unofficial intimation reached here
today that the German foreign Of
fee intends to expedite its prepara-
tions. 1t is understood copies of
the note are in the hands of the
Kaiser and his chief advisers. De-
spite inspired" interviews bearing
Berlin date lines and purporting to
give the views of mysterious high
officials" diplomatic circles con-
sidered it certain today that Ger
many in her reply to the United
States will adopt conciliatory at
titude. The state department pro-
fesses to be in the dark, but there is
not European embassy or legation
which has not received complete
report of the German official atti-
tude towards the United States. All
agree that the German officials were
amazed when they received the
American note giving them prac-
ticaliy no choice of decision on the
main questions at issue. They as
sert that Germany is as anxious to-
day to conciliate the United States
as she was ten days ago, possibly
more so because of developments in
ItalV
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-17
KILLED BY TRAIN ON
RAILROAD BRIDGE
Was Walking to South River,
Although He Had Money
Enough to Pay His Fare.
WAS HURLED INTO WATER
Died Before Striking Water as
There Was No Water in
His Lungs.
WAS HURLED INTO WATER

Though he had enough money in
his pockets to pay the fare to South
River, Joseph Morzek, forty-five
years old, Of 12S Fourth street, Pas
sale, decided to walk from this city
to the home Of his brother Saturday
night. In avoiding being struck by
north-boun train on the New
York & Long Branch railroad
bridge he was struck by south
bound express and hurled into the
Raritan river. He died before
striking the water, as his lungs did
not fill when he was submerged. His
skull was fractured and his left arm
broken The body was taken to the
morgue of Coroner Eugene j. Null
len, where it is today awaiting be-
ing claimed by the mans family.
Morzek has brother in South Riy-
er, who has been notified and is ex-
pected here this afternoon.
1t is believed that the man, who
appeared to have been a mill work
er, had been In this city looking for
work, and had started to the home
of his brother in South River to
spend the weekend. He left here
shortly before 6 o'clock. He fol-
lowed the north-bound track over
the New York & Long Branch
bridge, over the Raritan river.
About half way between the north
end of the bridge and the draw he
saw freight train coming north
ward. Looking backward he did
not see any train coming down the
south bound track and, stepping
from the north bound track, con-
tinned his way on the south bound
track. Central express No. 329,
which does not stop at Perth AM
boy, and is due at South Amboy at
6:04 O'Clock, came flying behind
him. He started to cross back to
the north bound track but by that
time the freight train was passing,
and he was trapped. Before he
could reach one of the safety plat
forms jutting out from the bridge.
which was but a few yards distant,
the engine of the fier caught him
and he was hurled ten feet into the
air over the river. His body de-
scended with such force that it stuck
In the mud bed of the shoals of the
river Boatmen about the bridge
saw the man thrown into the river
and r. Garland and others went to
the scene. The water being shallow
they easily found the victim and
brought the body ashore, where 1t
was taken in charge by Coroner Null
len. The coroner found nearly S6
in change and bills in the mans
pockets.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-17
Premier SaIandra Summons
His Cabinet With immediate
Session Thousands Cheer
for War in Streets of Rome.
spsotal by Untted Press we.


Rome, May 17-Rome was tense
with excitement today. A band of
Austrian raiders that crossed the
Italian frontier, were repuIsed with
bayonet charge by an Italian pa
troll, according to dispatches. Pre-
mier Salandra is reported to have
summoned the cabinet into immedi-
ate session. Until an early hour to-
day crowd estimated at 100, 900
surged about the royal palace, the
war and foreign Offices and the resi-
dence of Premier Salandra, cheering
wildly for war.
The official announcement that
King Victor Emanuel had refused to
accept the resignation of the Salan-
dra cabinet was reported to mean the
king has sanctioned the war pro-
gram. A Rome paper today publish
ed dispatch from its correspondents
near the frontier who said he had
rumors of disorders at Trieste A
mob of women, the correspondent
wired, were reported to have assem-
bled near the palace Of the governor
protesting because their husbands
had been called to the colors, pre-
sumably to fight against Italy. The
police, the correspondent wired,
charged the mob, killing forty-seven
women and injuring 800.
The Austrian consulate having notl-
fed the few Austrian subjects in Rome
to be ready to leave on moments
notice, most of them departed.
The trend OF events LIS considered
most significant, particularly in view
OF the fact that clashes between Italian
and Austrian troops are reported to be
occurring on the frontier. The Aus
trians. according to one report, have
attempted to cross the boundary at one
point, but were repulsed by the Italians
who took one prisoner.
The king had a lengthy conference
today with Lieutenant General Count
Cadorna. chief of staff who afterward.
proceeded to the war office and dis
cussed the situation with General zu
pellI, the minister OF war
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-17
PARAT|ON IN
GERMAN REPLY
To j. 6. NOTE
VIII! Draw Distinct Line Be-
tween GuIfIight and LuSi-
tania Incidents is Report.
NOTHING TO BRING CRISIS
America Will Get and Give
Consideration to Germany's
Point of View, is Belief.
GERARD SEND IN REPORT
Expect Answer by tuesday or
Wednesday of This Week
The Kaiser to Act.
GERARD SEND IN REPORT
CARL w. ATTERMAN,

Omitted Press Correspondent
Berlin, via The Hague, May IT.
Germany's reply to the Bryan note
will draw distinct line between the
Gulfiight and Lusitania incident. 1t
can be stated on the best authority
that 80 far as the Gulfiight is con-
cerned the reply Will leave nothing
to be desired by America. Every
possible reparation will be offered in
the hope of eliminating this incident
from the controversy. Neither Amer
lean citizens here nor the German
press expect that the German reply
will be Of a nature to precipitate
a crisis. In absence of even unoffi-
ctal statements or discussion of the
note at the German foreign office,
the most interesting fact available is
the obvious air of optimism appar-
emily based on the belief that Amer
lea has not yet, but ultimately will,
get and give consideration to Ger
many's point of view. The apparent
lack of resentment and the accept
ance by the foreign office of Ger
many's protestation of friendship is
u
ment of German submarine warfare
is not taken seriously here. Instead
Germany will endeavor, am inform
ed, to show America that the sugges-
ton means to ask Germany to aban-
don her most effective weapon, which
may decide the ultimate issue for her
rather than put American travel
ers to the inconvenience to use
American ships only.
Germany received the Wilson pro-
test against submarine war az ap-
piled to merchant vessels In the
most friendly way. Her foreign min
lister treated Ambassador Gerard with
utmost courtesy and consideration
when he read the American position
as sent by the President He prom
ised the note would have the most
careful consideration and reply
would be made without delay Gerard
reported this to Secretary Bryan to-
day. He emphasized the friendliness
of his reception. Whether he inti-
mated, however, what he expected
the outcome to be Secretary Bryan
refused to say. He also refused to
discuss the German report in any
way. A copy of Gerard's report has
been sent to President Wilson at New
York. 1t is not intended that 1t shall
reach publication inasmuch as the
conclusions are unofficial and the
points at issue between the two
countries are too delicate to permit
any comment that might result in
complication.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-17
WANT LEGISLATION TO AID
STATE TRUST COMPANIES

Before adjourning sine die Satur-
day the New Jersey Bankers Asso-
citation appointed committee of six
to seek some proper legislation on
the subject of granting trust compa-
MES the same powers as those giant
ed to the national and general banks
as contemplated by the federal re-
serve act. The action came with the
introduction of resolution by for
mer Governor e. c. Stokes. A live
ly fight followed the introduction of
the resolution, but the ruling pre-
vailed, with the eventual appoint
ment of the committee of a half
dozen, three from the national and
state banks and three from the trust
companies, to investigate the matter
before presenting their voice at
Trenton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-17
BOY RUN DOWN BY AUTO
SUFFERS FROM BRUISES

Twelve-year-old Raymond Peo-
pies, of Broad street, was run down
by an automobile in Smith street
shortly after I O'Clock Saturday
night and bruised. After being at
tended by Dr. M. S. Meinzer, to
whose office he was taken in the au-
tomobile which struck him, the boy
was taken home. The boy was
crossing Smith street at Elm, when
a Mr.. Trumm, of 902 Malone street.
West Hoboken, was driving west on
Smith street. The car struck the
boy and knocked him to one side.
The autoist stopped Immediately
and with the assistance Of Patrol
man Maher took the boy to the
physicians office. and then home.
Today the child appears TO be as
well as ever.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-17
MINISTERS PREACH SERMONS
ON LUSITAHIA INCIDENT

Reference to the sinking of the
Lusitania off the coast of Ireland re-
Gently, as the result of being torpe-
doed by a German submarine, was
made by the pastors of some of the
Protestant churches in this city yes
terday. Rev. William H. Bawden,
pastor of the First Baptist church, at
the evening service took for his sub
ject "Lusitania Lessons" from which
he drew many lessons and compari-
sons of the sinking of the giant ship.
Rev. Wilbert Westcott, pastor OF
Simpson Methodist Episcopal church,
was unable to give the sermon, "A
Life Belt from the Lusitania," be-
cause of the time taken up in the in
stallation of the newly elected Off
GERS of the Epworth League during
the evening.
Rev. James H. Northrup, pastor oi
the First Presbyterian church, in
speaking at the morning service, de-
nounced the war as an unmitigated
calamity when he referred to it. He
raised the question whether 1t was
not the we'll merited and appropriate
punishment of God upon the Chris
tian people for their marvellous neg
lect of Christian standard and theiI
stolid Indifference to things. He
said: I'VE are confronted with the
spectacle of war involving most OF
the Christian world We scoff al
what efforts for peace are made and
almost before our suffering is over
the Lusitania and one hundred Am
erican lives are destroyed OuI
President sends a note that may
mean war and we are SNUG and com
placent. There is nothing in our at
titude toward eternal things. There
is no special crying to God to avert
this calamity. ALI is as before. The
people are just as Indifferent as they
were two weeks ago"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-17
HONAh IN BAD AGAIN

The Fighting Waiter" must leave
the young women of Rosenthal's
handkerchief factory alone or go to
Jail, was the decree of Recorder
Pickersgill Saturday. Joe" Honan,
the fallen hero-idol of the local pugi-
listic celebrities, was arrested on
orders of Chief of Police Burke
shortly before 10 o'clock Friday
night by Patrolman Lybeek, charged
with annoying the female employees
of the handkerchief establishment
Honan was released Saturday morn
ing with the understanding that he
must get job or leave the city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-17
". A. NELSON is MANAGER
OF UNITED DRUG STORE

Fred W. McClung, who has served
as manager for the Laurer Drug
Company, the United Chemists Com
pany and now the United Cigar
Stores Company at New Brunswick
avenue and State street, for the past
few years, has been promoted to take
the position as general sales manager
in the drug department of the COM
bined United Cigar Stores. William
A. Nelson, a local pharmacist, who
has served with the United Cigar
Stores Company and other large drug
concerns about the East, took charge
Of the local store of the United con-
cern today, succeeding Mr.. McClung
as the local manager.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-17
SIMPSON EPlN0RTH LEAGUE
OFFICERS ARE INSTALLED

Alfred Hoffman, of Someryille.
vice president of the Epworth
League of the Elizabeth District Of
the Newark conferences. Miss Elsie
Wortz, of Elizabeth, and Miss Eliza
beth Bagg, of SomervilIe, officers In
the district league, were here last
night and took parr in the installa-
tion of the newly elected officers OF
Simpson Epworth League. Rev
Wtlbert Westcott, pastor, installed
the officers. Remarks were made by
him and also by the district officers
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-17
MANY FLOWERS SOLD

Scores of flowers were sold yester-
day, which was observed in this city
and throughout the country as Jew
ish Flower Day. Miss Lena Goldman
and corps of assistants went among
the Hebrew families of the city with
the fresh-cut emblems, and the
'fiower girls" were welcomed In
every home. A neat sum was realized
to aid the Jewish National Fund be-
ing raised for the reclamation of
Palestine to the Jewish people.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-17
ST, PETERS JUNIOR BOARD
TO GIVE BANQUET TONIGHT

The Junior Auxiliary to the
Board of Missions, one of the most
active organizations of St. Peters
church. will hold its banquet for
members in the parish house tonight.
Supper will be served at O'Clock
and this will be followed by busi-
ness meeting, at which ofaeers Wsii
be elected Tor the ensuing term.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-17
RATE HEARING TODAY

Special, BY United Press Wire.
Washington, May 17:-The Inter-
state Commerce Commission today
opened a four days hearing for the
railroads on proposed increased rat
ings on beer, empty beer barrels,
non-alcoholic drinks, empty bottles,
tobacco, grain, grain products, rags
and wastepaper June l to the
shippers answer will be heard and
June s the railroads will rebut.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-17
CHARGES ASSAULT

Charged with assaulting Edward
Evans, of 432 Hall avenue, Andrew
Mortensen, of 644 Amboy avenue,
was placed under $500 bond for
the grand jury by Recorder Pickers-
gill yesterday morning. Mr.. Evans
declared that he had been to-. the
home of Evans's brother to collect q
bill, that the defendant had become
piqued at his presence and made
him leave. He said as he went young
Mortensen struck him. He showed a
discolored eye as proof.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-17
TRANSYLVANIk ARRIVES

Special by United Press Wire.
Glasgow, Scotland, May 17.-The
Anchor liner Transylvania arrived to-
day from New York. having taken
the northern route because of the
presence of German submarines off
the south coast of Ireland, near the
spot where the Lusitania was torpe-
doed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-17
SCARLET BEGINS TERM

John B. Searlett, a former director
of the defunet RosevilIe Trust CONF
pany. of Newark, and formerly pres}-
dent of the bankrupt Middlesex Hat
company, which operated at Metu~
chen, was Friday sentenced by Judge
Osborne in the Essex county common
pleas court to serve not less than
three nor more than six years IN
states prison. Scarlett Was convict.
ed twice of unlawful manipulations
while director, which caused the
crash Of the Institution.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-17
GERMAN CRUISER KARLSRUHE
STEAMIkG TO OLD POINT?

bpecFuI % UfIIFtd fTeSs HfFs.
Washington. May 17:-A three-
stack steamship supposed to be the
German cruiser Karlsruhe, was
steaming into Old Point at 10s42
today. 1t was said the vessel had
not been definitely identified. Rear
Admiral Blue. acting secretary OF
the navy, had received no news Of
the Karlsruhe's coming but was try
ing to get In touch with the Mop
folk navy yard.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-17
A Great Truth.

This seems to be a great truth. In
any exile or chaos whatsoever, that
sorrow was not given us for sorrows
sake. but always and infallibiy as a
lesson for as from which we are to
learn somewhat; and which. the some-
what once Learned. ceases TO be sor-
row-T Thomas Carlyle.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-17

Garrisons in Santarem and
Other Cities Fall Before
the Revolutionary Forces.
NEW CABINET IS FORMED
Had Session on Portuguese Bat
tIeship Last Night and AS
sumed Control Today.
CASUALTIES ARE HEAVY
After Two Days of Anarchy
and Rioting Portugal is
Nearly Normal Today.
Special by Untted Pres, Wire.

Special By United Press Wire.
Lisbon, May 17:-After two days
of anarchy and rioting Portugal was
nearly normal today. Dispatches
reaching here said the garrison in
Santarem and several other cities
surrendered to the revolutionary
forces at midnight. The new cabinet
formed aboard Portuguese battleship
last night assumed control of the
government today. More than one
hundred persons were killed and
about four hundred wounded in two
days fighting In Lisbon alone. The
casualties In Santaram, Oporto and
other cities were also heavy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-17
ENJOY MAY WALK

A number of young people gather
ed at the home of Miss Dorothy
Ramsay and walked to Fords, where
they participated in various outdoor
and ate their lunches.
The May walk was voted as afford
ing a Jolly good time" and the
happy group numbering eighteen, re-
turned to Perth 4Amboy late in the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-17
new COLONY TO OPEN

The new colony of Anarchists, re-
Gently established at Stelton, Will
have formal opening next Sunday.
An open air luncheon will be served
at the farmhouse and it is expected
that many sympathizers of the Ferrer
School for Anarchists will be pres
ent
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-17
TITANIC CLAIMS
Special BY United Press Wire.

New York, May 17:-Suits against
the Oceanic Steam Navigation Com
pany, Ltd.-White Star Line-aris-
ing out of the loss of the Titanic fol-
claims aggregating upwards of $18,-
100000 came up before Judge Mayer
in United States District Court today
upon application of the steamship
company to have liability limited to
amount of passage money actually
paid to company.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-17
r. R. STILL SILENT ON NOTE.

Returns to Syracuse After Sunday
Spent at Oyster Bay.
New York. May 17.-Colonel Roose-
welt motored to New York from Oyster
Bay yesterday afternoon and took the
4 o'clock train for Syracuse, where
Mr.. Barnes libel suit against him con-
tinues today
Asked IL he would discuss the trial
or make further comment on the crisis
with Germany caused by the sinking
of the Lusitania, Colonel Roosevelt
replied:
II have not thing to say on any
thing" and boarded the train hastily.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-17

A confirmed tippler remarked in
the presence OF his little son that at
one period he didn't touch drop for
two years. PA" said taae little fell
Low, was that your first two yaRrs7'.s