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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-01-06
OVER 100
OVERCOME
IN SUBWAY

New York, Jan. 6.--New York's
subway was visited by fire and
panic, which sent 200 persons to
the hospitals, caused the death of
one woman and demoraIized the
transportation system of the city.
The fire is said to have been due
to an electrical explosion in a con-
duit. Seven hundred passengers
were terrified. The public service
commissioners said the subway
service may be tied up several
DAYS. =
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-01-06

came to a vote the proposition was re<
jeCted.
There also appears to be considers
able sentiment in the house for cut
ting out the recess. A number of the
members have been approached, and
while the sentiment is not Dy any
means unanimous for the cutting out
of the recess, there is a strong feeling
that the long recess should be done
away with. There are a good many
who think two or three days is plenty
OF time to arrange the committees and
get them in working shape; some
Continued on Page Two.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-01-06

st. Paul, Jan. 6. Winfield Scott
Hammond of st. James became Min
nesota's eighteenth governor at noon
today when he took the oath of office
in the house chamber. Chief Justice
calvin l.. Brown administered the oath
in the presence of members of the
house and senate, state officers, the
judiciary, and crowded galleries of
auditors.
In his inaugural address to the thir-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-01-06
Free Bible Lecture.

There will be free bible lecture to-
morrow night in the Assembly halls at
o'clock. WI. Laughlin, of the In
ternational Bible Students association.
will speak on the subject, Are the
Armageddon for Us Gathering. Every
one is welcome, seats are free and no
collection will be taken
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-01-06

War Did Not Come Out
As Experts Predicted---
Interesting Story From
German Field Headquarters

advance trenches carry on a constant
operation of tunneling and trenching,
punctuated with minor but frequently
sharp contacts. This week, however,
was seen no heavy fighting and the
hull in operations of a serious char
acter has enabled the correspondent Of
the Associated Press, who has been a
guest of the headquarters mess for
the greater part of the week, to have
many conversations with General Won
Heeringen and almost every evening
hear his after dinner, talks on the new
Continued on Page Nine.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-01-06
Jas. ]. Hill Says
New Auditorium
Stands as Monument
of Year of Labor


presentation of
the of the and not
E. J.
the
delighted
chief the
of all the of
audience
a 1t
thrilling inspiring
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-01-06
Continued on Page Sd
N. D. Oil Inspection
Law Held Invalid

North Dakota, under
cson Ct the supreme court which declared the
600 annually decision aohes the office Of state oil
rather than
aimed at inspection only is the holding Of the court
the Inspection held valid, but
the fee Of gallon Is declared unfair and
abb and IN with interstate
immediate steps doubtless
specton will held when tested the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-01-06

The year just closing has been a
busy, profitable, and progressive one
for the state. and along all avenues of
human endeavor material advancement
may be justly claimed. Il.
Naturally, as BELTS a state so over
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-01-06
Hammond Became Governor
of Minnesota Today

ty-ninth legislature, the new demo-
cratic governor devoted himself chiefly
to the report of the efficiency and
economy commission, the primary law
and the non partisan election law,
and made the following rccommenda-
It ons:
That the report of the. efficiency and
economy commission, reorganizing the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-01-06
Musical Treat of
the Season Tonight
--Handel's Oratorio
Messiah to Be Given
<EET-'T- FETssF sS a7l

The musical feature OF the season
Sn the northwest will be presented
this evening as the last feature of
the big opening ceremonies when the
Messiah, Handers great oratorio, will
be sung by the Fargo Moorhead Phil
harmonic society and four of the most
noted soloists of the country.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-01-06

This will be rare musical treat
and should demonstrate the excellent
qualities of the auditorium better than
anything else could do. With the large
chorus and the 45-piece orchestra the
new building will be filled with har-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-01-06
THE sU MMARY.

iI. THE SUMMARY.
summarized follows:
which ability of
o. e
evidenced
of sos u2OO
A rcapita wealth
1853 1913 2153S
in
realized wheat
proximately S5800808 bushels.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-01-06

whelmingIy agrarian in its pursuits,
the summing. up of acreages, yields
and flocks and herds offers the most
available and forceful method OF
Continued on Page Four.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-01-06
Business Limited
to Introduction of
Bills Until Monday

6-The North Dakota legislature
the in
b to
introduction of bills until the
committees will be announced
session today address Gov l. B.
which delivered Of house
o'clock.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-01-06

Bismarck, n. d. 6-Both 1:3O
Immediately
chamber elected
officials
r F.
A. Christensen, pudge court.
H. J. Linde, attorney general
The farmer held meeting this morning and is UNDER
Tuesday week they in favor of only adjouning
Friday allow holding the ball Many
ber opposed cutting out the state that they will
called
they have business left attend having here with
business before the
IL
is
Saturday complete the committees during that time
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Continued on Page Five.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-01-06
w II AT III 70 n.

Fair tonight and Thursday; slightly
colder tonight.
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Continued on Page Nine,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-01-06

Continued on Page -Four. ).
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Continued on Page Nine.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-01-06
Gilbreath Says 1914
Was North Dakota's
Greatest Crop Year

fBy w. C. Gibreath Commissioner of Agriculture)
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Continued on Page Two.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15
ITURBIDE TELLS
OF HIS ESCAPE

WASHINGTON, Jan. l4.-Eduardo Irur-
bide, once member of the Mexican
Senate and later commander of the
Federal district. revealed tonight the
story Of his sensational escape from
death in Mexico, the circumstances of
which. FOL. a time threatened to cause
4 serious breach between Gen. Cutter
req and Gems. Villa and Palafox tie
said that he rode nearly GOO miles
through deserts and over mountains to
the American border. after leaving a
train south Of Chihuahua to avoid ar
rest.
The United States government took
4 active part in negotiations for Itur-
hide safety IN appreciation of his
efforts in behalf Of Americans during
the turbulent days in the Mexican cap
ital following the abdication OF Huer-
Ia. The efforts Of American Consul
Silliman and Leon Conova, special
agent Of the state department, in his
behalf aroused the anger of Gen. Villa
and the Zapata chiefs.
Continued on Page 5-Coiumn y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15
ADMINISTRATION
ALL DEMOCRATIC
Convention Dissolved with Newbert Elected
Treasurer, Pattangall Attorney General and
Guptill Commissioner of Agric ulture-Im-
portant Work of Session to Begin Tuesday
Morning

Before his gave raped sharply three times marking the
close OF the historic convention President Ira G. Hersey
President Of the Senate and chairman of the convention
the members for their indulgence declared sasfac
that the elections and exhorted the members of
the and the House upon the more important
work now before them without and with the interests
Of the great State at heart.
After eecting Elmer Z. Newbert of Augusta treasurer Of
State v. R. Paangal of Watervile Attorney General and
" Gupti Of Topsham Commissioner of Agriculture the
convention Of the members of the House Senate of
18th Legislature organized to elect State officials and
members OF the Governors council dissolved by the
declaration Of the chairman Thursday The House and
after adjourned until 1880 Tuesday morning
When these two branches in their halls at the cap
d next tuesday morning they will begin the work which
will have been pending two weeks waiting the final breaking
d the Legislative deadlock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15
SEC'Y BRYAN NOTIFIES GREAT
BRITAIN Elementary Note
IS AWAITED BEFORE ANSWER

Washington, Jan. it-Sec. Bryan has
addressed note to the British govern
ment through Ambassador Page at Lon
dino. acknowledging the British pre!imi-
nary reply to the American note of pro-
test regarding detention of American
cargoes by British cruisers. The Amer
lean note is very short and merely ex-
presses the intention of the United
States to await the supplementary Brit
ish note.
Following is a paraphrase of the secre-
tary's note:
The friendly spirit in which the Brit
ish. government received the American
note is appreciated. No doubt is enter
tanned by US that the cordial relations
between the governments will continue
pending dinlomatic discussion. This gov
eminent notes with satisfaction that the
principles of international law as set
forth in the American note are accepted
by His Majesty's government. AS the
original Dote is being examined with
care by the. British government with a
view to replying further. it would seem
swer at this time"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15
Inquiry into Charges
That u. S. Admins
tratiOn FavOrs Jarvis
Interests
|PULLIAM TELLS
OF BRYAN STAND
Allege Position of U. S.
Minister James NJ.
Sullivan Due to Fl
nancial Scheming

New York. Jan. 14.-Testimony in
which 1t was asserted that changes
made by the present Washington ad-
ministration in the personnel of this
governments official colony in the
dominican Republic were due to the
influence Of interests endeavoring to
exploit the finances of the country
was heard today at the inquiry con-
Quoted by Senator-elect Philan of
California to determine whether James
NJ. Sullivan, American minister to the
Eepnblic is fit to hold his position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15
ALLIES RETREAT
ON RIVER AISNE
Reverses Admitted as Bridges Are Destroyed
By Flood-Emp error Is Present

a reverse for the Allies along the
scissors is announced in the latest
French statement, although the pos
sible effect of the German advance S
officially minimiZed. After continu-
Gus engagements. which lasted nearly
two days, the Germans forced the
French to Weld in front of Vregny,
to the east of Crouy.
1t is explained by the French war
office that flooding of the River Aisne
destroyed several of the bridges and
thus rendered precarious the commu-
nications of the troops operating on
the right bank. These troops were
withdrawn, as ii was thought impos-
sible to send reinforcements to their
support.
The success apparently is one for
the adversaries." says the French
statement. but will have no influ-
ence on the operations as a whole"
Emperor William himself was pres
ent at the operations which resulted
in the capture of several thousand
French prisoners and were continued
throughout Jan. - and IS.
Petrograd claims that the Russian
troops have progressed on the RICH:
bank Of the lower Nistula, where the
German cavalry was repulsed. On
the other fronts the fighting is made
up largely of skirmishes and artillery
duels.
The general staff of the Caucasus
army devotes a statement to the oper-
ations in Azerbaijan where, it is ex-
planned. it became eXpedient to re-
group the Russian forces, necessita:-
ing the evacuation of certain places
previously occupied. No importa II
action took place only an engagement
by the Russian advance guard.
British aviators early in the week
dropped bombs on the German posi-
ton in Antwerp, according to a Meth
erlands newspaper dispatch. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15
Bryan Accused

Secretary of state Bryan was &C
cused of lending ear III appointing
Sullivan to the Samuel Nj. Jarvis CO.
terie Of New York financierS who con-
trolied the fanco Nacional al Santo
Domingo, alleged to have been an in
stltutlon without standing on the is
land and which sought to obtain for its
Golfers the deposit Of the customs du-
ties, whose collection is administer
ed by the United States, and of 9TH
er government funds.
William f.. Puliianl, receiver gener-
al OF the customs ct Santo Domingo,
during the Taft administration. tes-
tilted that T. j. r. Mitchell, president
of the Ranco Nacional. had caused il
to be published in Dominican news
paper that W. T. 5. Doyle. head of the
department Of Latin-American affairs
in the state department. had been re
moved on complaint Of Mitchell and
that Mitchell had subsequently said
to him: u told you SO. Theren be
several other changes and they'll eX-
tend 20 Santo Domingo In June, 1918,
Mitchell came to him again, he said.
and told him that Russell, American
minister under Taft, was not return
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15

Rome Jan. 14The toll of dead and injured in the great
earthquake that has swept southern Italy
not yet been made but all advces reaching Rome indicate
the ever-growing extent of the disaster.
Towns with thousands of inhabitants have been
thrown and from Of these details which show
immense loss of life The estimates tonight from
$4,000 dead and injured and there several sections
which undoubtedly felt the earthquake full from
which estimates yet be obtained.
In the ancient territory of Mars which includes
the victims placed at 100000 Only small minority of
the inhabitants of Avezano who numbered approximately
villages in that section
have been laid
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15
AvEzzANO IS
FILLED WITH
DEAD BODIES
But One Notable Person
Survives Terrible
Disaster

AveZzano, Via Rome, Jan. 14.-Avez.
zano is filled with dead and their
wrecked houses. 1t is like the ruins of
cemetery. Those who escaped the
destruction Of tine earthquake went
heroicaliy to work to rescue those
penneQ under the fallen walls. They
could not seem to understand the de-
lay in dispatching aid to them from
Rome and other centers forgetting
that more than u hours passed before
knowledge of the gravity of the dis
aste-' reached the outside authorities.
The college with more than a hun
dred girl students. collapsed. The gov
ernor of prisons, jailors and the doc
tors and patients in the hospitals were
carried down in the wreckage.
Police Head Survives
The only notable person who sur
Nived was the head of the police. Sig
nor Ottavi, who though wounded, has
labored since the first overthrow to
give succor to the injured. Desperate
appeals for help are heard on all sides
from under the wrecked buildings. but
the efforts Of Ottavi and the few hun
dred survivors have awaited but lit
tie. for they lacked implements with
which to effect a general rescue.
But about so persons, all of them
wounded were taken out with great
difficulty. They lay about without shell
ter and withot their wounds being
dressed, owing to a lack Of medical
supplies. Later doctors appeared on
the scene and operated on some Of the
injured. under blazing torches. They
were then removed to the station.
where they were made as comfortable
as possible in, trucks.
Continued on Page 5coIumn q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15
KING VICTOR:
AT AvEzzANO

Rome, Jan. fixing Victor En-
manuel, despite the protests Of gov
eminent officials who urged the in
ternationa' situation in Europe as a
reason for staying in Rome, left early
today for the vicinity Of Avezzano to
do whatever possible, and by his
presence give stimulus to the work Of
relief. He arrived this afternoon, in
spected the ruins and aided where
possible in the work OF rescue.
Queen Helena, still in bed recover
ing from recent illness when she gave
birth to. a daughter, has expressed the
keenest regret that she could not 90
to the scenes Of devastation as she
did at Messns.
At Avezzano, while King Victor EN-
manuel was making his rounds Of the
ruins he reached spot where work.
men we're endeavorins to extricate a
child buried in the debris. The kina
mounted pile Of fallen masonry and
superintended the rescue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15
CAPT M'INT|RE AND CREW
OF MuSTADO TOWED TO PORT
Word at Portland

Portland, Ne, Jan. H.-Captain Frank
P. Mcintyre and his crew of five men
of The gasolene gill METER Mustado who
have been missing since Tuesday FORE
noon are safe in Portsmouth, n. H, ac-
cording to a message received by Mrs.
Mcintyre from her husband tonsgh
The message gave no particulars of the
experiences Of the fishermen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15

Portsmouth. n. H, Jan. 1.-THE fish,
towed into port today by the powerboat
OF the Gloucester station. For As hours
the little craft was at the mercy of the
gale having lost her rudder and both
anchors. The schooner drifted near Plum
Island ana there she was held up to the
wind by Hedges made Of pig iron.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15

The King later took up active direction
Of the work at Avezzano, where the pit
eous appeals Of persons caught beneath
wreckase could be plainly heard
It is estimated that in Avezzano 400.
persons are buried alive some OF them
school children in an institution which
collapsed. Only four soldiers of the gar
rison of 100 in the town escaped when
the barracks fell Sora. with its popula-
ton OF 10000, was almost entirely destroy
ed All the municipal and government
authorities persisted. -Four hundred and
fifty bodies already have been taken from
the ruins there and large number of
injured are under, treatment.
Among the towns which are said to
have been virtually destroyed are: Avez-
zano, Sora, Capele. Magliano, Marse,
Mazcadalbe. Collarmele. Gerchio, Celano,
Lelli, Palermo. San Felino Giosamarsi.
Scurclos, Capistrello, Antrosano and Cas-
tronovme, while Pescina, Ortonarsi, San
Benedetto, Ortucchio, Cocullo, Bisegna,
Balsorano. Canistro, Civitelladantino,
Castellafumi, Paglictra and Sorbo are
badly damaged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15

damage done by the bombs has no.
been ascertained.
Eighteen Russian generals have been
discharged from important positions
according TO the Hamburg Fremden-
Continued on Page ScoIumn y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15
Toll Not Yet Completed Following
Earthquake Horror Over Central
And Southern Country
10000 DEAD IN MARSI WITH
BARELY 100 LEFT AT AVEZZANO

Italy as Nation Bravey Arises to Alleviate Suf-
fering King Emmanuel Directs Work Of
Rescue at Avezzano- Thousands Dead and
Dying Under Wrecka ge-A Second Severe
Shock and Hundred Quakes of Minor Ma
ture in Day Following
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15
FAIR AND WARNER

Boston, Jan. 14.-Forecast: Fair Fri
day and probably Saturday: slightly
warmer Friday; moderate southerIv
to westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15
Name Ended With an

He told me- the witness testified.
that if | was a good gueSser, he'd
tell me the name of the next minister.
1t ends with an N, he said
That Secretary BRYAN at that time had
a high opinion of Mr.. Sullivan was evil
.lenced by a letter placed in the record
while Pulliam was testifying. by Walter
W. Wick, who succeeded Pulliam as
receiver-gene and who after his
removal instiga,ed the present investi-
cation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15
King on Scene

ming lStO1 10 ol LIZ
scene at Avezzano and 10000 soldiers
have been dispatched to the various
centers where the force of the dis
turbance was greatest.
Italy as a nation has arisen again
to give succor as she did at the time
of the Messina earthquake six years
ago to those who have fallen in this
try has suffered.
Other Shocks
While the vastly greater part Of the
damage was done by the first earth-'
quake which occurred Wednesday
morning, at 755, there has been at
least one severe shock since then.
which resulted in the collapse of many
of the structures that escaped the
first, and it is estimated that more
than one hundred shocks. for the most
part of minor nature. occurred dur
ing the "A hours after the disaster.
Trains Running
Trains are running from Avezzano to
Tivoli without interruption! taking the
injured there for treatment Survivors
arriving in Tivoli say that many per-
sons are under the ruins in AveZzano.
Thousands of cubic meters Of debris are
piled in the town, making rescue work
very difficult.
The latest information received here
confirms previous reports that the great
er parts of Samtelino, Haterno, Pescina.
Cerchio. ColIormele and San Benedetto
were destroyed
Potenza Escapes
Reports received from Naples say that
the fears that the province of Potenza.
which was issolated had been destroyed
are unfounded. Some damage was done
there, mostly in the villages in the vicin-
ty of the extinct volcano. No fatalities
have been reported from this region.
Anacona ON the Adrtaic 1874 miles
northeast Of Rome, reports that a tenn
pest accompanied the seismic disturb
ance and there were exceptional tides
coincident with the disturbance at
Naples At Venice the temperature was
the lowest in years and was accompan-
led by a violent snow storm. In the
Alps the thermometer went to Is degrees
below zero.
The ministry has approved the plans
undertaken by the authorities to send
aid 10 the localities affected by the
earthu uake.
Continued on Page '5-coIumn ~
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Bryan's Letter

The letter addressed to Wick under
date OF Aug % 1918. vas as follows:
Now that you have arrived and ac-
quainted yourself with the situation can
you let me know what positions you
have at your disposal with which to re-
ward deserving Democrats. Whenever
you desire Z suggestion from me in re-
gard to q man for any place down there,
call on me.
You have had enough experience in
politics to know how valuable workers
are when the campaign is on and how
difficult ii is to find. suitable rewards
for the deserving. I do not know TO
what extent a knowledge of the Spanish
language is necessary for employees
Continued on Page 4-Coi. g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-15
PROTEST TO
CARRANzA ON
OIL THREATS
Wells May Be Closed if
Assessments Are
Not Paid
SALTILLO TAKEN

Washington, Jan. IA. - Secretary
Bryan has sent vigorous protest di-
rectly to the Carranza authorities at
Tampico against their threat to close
the great oil wells in the vicinity of
Tampico because the foreign opera
tors refused to pay heavy assess
ment levied by the Mexicans. At the
same time. the matter was brought
to the attention of Gen. Carranza him