davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-30
Before He Gets That $4,000 Left to Him
by Friend.

O~akland.-J. Il. Yates of Corvallis.
Ore, will receive $4,000 from the estate
of the late Ernest w. Arnold OF Benton
county. Ore. provided that he throws
four diamond rings belonging to Ar
nold's deceased mother into the Pacific
n mile off Yaquina bay.
Arnold's will was fled for probate
here recently. Yates. Arnold's friend,
is named executor IND must also erec:
a tombstone rel the grave of Arnold's
mother.
The will is dated May II. 1915. and
leaves some jewelry to a niece. Marie
White of Ruston, La. The reasons for
ArnOla'- strange beauest are unknown
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-30
PEACE IN a R

Stockholm, Dec. 27.-Those left in
charge of the Ford peace party BY
Henry Ford when he was compelled
10 returnSto the United States on &C
so0nt Of illness, are trying to get the
SfActions IA The party together to bury
sthS hatchet and proceed on the mis-
loton IS the expedition with united
from.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-30

With the passing of 1915, Colorado,
Iowa, Washington, Oregon, Idaho,
Arkansas, and South Carolina will go
dry. Nebraska. California, Michi-
gan, South Dakota, Vermont and
Alaska vote on the question in 1916.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-30

Commencing tomorrow the roads in
the Western Passenger association
will increase the price Of mileage books
from $40, the present cost, to S45 for
1000 miles. Books purchased before
that date Will be good in the hands of
original purchasers until used, or until
January 1, 1917.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-30
HAT OF ANOTHER IN THE RING

Lincoln, Neb., Fec. 2o.-Another dark
horse in the presidential race appeared
today when the name of II. D. Estabrook
Of New York was filed under the nomin-
ating provisions of the primary law, as a
c~andipate for the republican nomination.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-30

Admiral George Dewey, hero Of the
battle of Manila, celebrated his 18th
birthday Sunday. The admiral re-.
ceived numerous calls from members
of the navy set.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-30

There r 10 many schemes to take
his money away that Villa seems to
have made up his mind that it is better
to fight in Mexico for his life than in
the United States for his wealth.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-30

Came tony place. Sept. Il. one big
young mare. Owner "a have same
:by proving property b paying
charges.-S.J. WooD. Pierre. S. b.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-18
SECRETARY McADOO
 GETS A ROASTING.
Attorneys for the Riggs Bank Accuse Him of Being a NiOlatOr
 of the Law.

WASHINGTON, May 1S.-The arguments on the motion to dismiss the charges made by the Riggs Bank against Secretary McAdoo and Comp troller Williams began today. The at torneys for the bank bitterly assailed McAdoo declaring him to be a viOlater of the law while actually a member of the government which is supposed to preserve law and order. The gov ernment attorneys contend that the suit is really one against the govern ment itself and is, therefore, illegal. This is apparently the chief argument on which they depend to have the charge Quashed before it comes to a regular trial The court room was crowded and amongst the audience were several people well known in public life.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-18
EDES ASKED
 ABOUT SUIT
SAYS BALLAINE-BOLAND AF- FAIR Is NOTHING TO HIM AND
 WILL HAVE NO EFFECT

SEATTLE, May l7-Chairman Edes is totally ignorant of the matter which has come into the courts, brought by some people connected with Alaska Northern railroad against Frank and John Ballaine AS some Seattle and Alaskan papers, for some reason or another, had played up the story of this suit and had intimated that it would affect the future of Se- ward, Mir. Edes was particularly ask ed about it. He said he knew nothing about it and pooh-poohed the idea that it would have anything whatever to do with the transfer of the railroad to the government. "We shall go on with the construction work on the AL aska Northern Railroad, anyway he declared. The manner in which the story has been featured rather shows an inclination to make it appear that the sale of the railroad would be af- fected and your correspondent thought it the wiser to have the ridiculous rumorS put at rest.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-18
RUSSIANS CLAIM VICTORY
 OVER AUSTRIANS IN GALICIA
RUSSIANS CAPTURE 3O,OOO

PETROGRAD, May l8-The Russian army has won
 big victory in east GaIcia where the Austrians have been driven back along ninety mile front and have lost thirty thousand men taken prisoners The battle took place on the Dniester river along which the Austians attempting to advance to cut the communications of the Russians in the Carpathans Had the enemy succeed ed in this plan he would most likely have attempted to eff feet uncture with the AuStro-Geman army operating in the northwest and so surround our forces The report was also issued today that the Ausan have been forced to fall back in the Capathians where they inaugurated an offensive movement simultaneously with the advance on the DneSter from the Bukowina border The most serious operations are expected to take place around Przemysl on which the Austians and Germans are ad- vancng from two directions in following up their success to the west and northwest of that city last week The fortress since it's capture has been well prepared to with stand siege and will form strong support for our operations in the field.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-18

this time are the government support CTS under the last regime. They broke out in the darkness but the first intelligence that more disorder was coming came to the people with the killing of the president which seemed to have been the sign awaited b ythe revolutionists for the beginning of the attack One hundred people have already been killed in this city alone while the revolt is believed to have broken out in other parts of the country also. The fighting is still preceding and the city has been con yerted into a veritable inferno. It is feared that the means of communica- tion may be interrupted at any mo- ment.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-18
AMERICANS SAFE AND
 THE CRUISER RETURNS.
Reports That Americans Who Were in Danger At Tobali Bay Found
 to be Exaggerated.

SAN DIEGO, May 1S.-The cruiser Colorado has returned from Tobal Bay, Mexico, where it was reported that three Americans had been killed by natives and that the other people of the same nationality were in dang CT. The cruiser captain reports that the stories were exaggerated and that the Americans are in no danger
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-18
KATSFR'S GOVERNMENT WILL DEFY THE U. s.
ITALY READY FOR WAR BUT
 SOCIALISTS START RIOTINO

ROME, May 18.-The cabinet announced this morn ing that no decision will be arrived at on the question of war until parliament meets next Thursday the twentieth of May The tension is relaxing and the disturbances have queted down but this is because the people have come to the conclusion that is certain It is absolute y certain that if parliament refused to give sanction fora declaration of the riotng would be renewed Pre- mier Salandro is receiving oyaons from the public when he makes an appearance as he is regarded the who is chiefly to be credited with forcing the nation to attack Austria The stictest secrecy is now being maintained about the movements of the army and navy but large
 forces of troops have been the move in all parts of the country during the past few days Austria has made no further approaches towards this government and IS ey dentIy prepared to fight
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-18

 ARE TOO COSTLY
ESTIMATES HAVE COME AS A SURPRISE TO MANY
 PROPERTY HOLDERS.

Much surprise was expressed today at the estimate of the cost of improv- ing Fourth avenue in the manner specified. 1t is now thought that when some additional expenses, not included in the engineers estimates, are added to the sum of nearly thir- teen thousand dollars stated by the engineer the total will probably eX- ceed fifteen thousand dollars. This would mean payment of ten thou sand dollars by the property holders and five thousand dollars, or a quarter of the total revenues of last year, by the city. Without attempting to se- cure an exact figure it may be said that if the number of lots in the dis trict to be improved is fifty the eX- pense to each lot would be two hundred dollars. One large property owner stated today that the price is too much. He had figured that it would cost not more than eight thou sand dollars. He even intimated that it may be necessary to reconsider the whole matter. Judge s. O. Morford went further and stated that he would protest the improvement for the Dick erman estate. 1t is, indeed to be fear ed that in the present financial condi- tion of the city the council may have to recede from some of the positions so hastily taken at the commence ment. It may be worth while pointing out that if the improvements on Fourth avenue mean not more than q quarter of the total improvements proposed it would require the whole income of the city last year to pay the city's share of them. Another of the councils mistakes cost the city an un- necessary expenditure which had to be met last night. Owing to the illegal election of city attorney the city was without a legal representative for some time. During that time the present city attorneys firm did some work which was supposed to be done by the man who was believed to be city attorney. This attorneys firm handed in several bills, however, for the work done while the council was discovering it's mistake. The bills were allowed immediately even by those who gave economy as a reason for refusing to publish ordinances. However, what with big salaries and looseness generally it seems to be quite likely that the city improve ments cannot be carried out at all.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-18
PORTUGAL ONCE
 MORE FIGHTING
PRESIDENT OF NEW MINISTRY ASSASINATED AND RE
 VOLT RENEWED.

LISBON, May 1S.-The revolution has broken out again, the president of the new ministry has been assist mated, warships are smelling the city and once more the capital of Portugal is witnessing scenes of blOOdshed. The fighting was renewed last night just as everyone come to the conclus- ion that permanent peace had been restored and a stable government placed in power. The revolutionists
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-18
GERMANY WILL DEFY U. S.

AMSTERDAM, May 18-The report has come from most reliable source that Germany will refuse the de- mands made by the United States and will throw the blame for the sinking of the Lusania on the Americans themselves and Great Britain It is stated that the an swer of the German government will be forwarded to Washington on Thursday It will seek to justify the sink ing of the Lusana because the bursting of the explosives in the hold of the vessel sank the ship and not the torpedo fired by the submarine The keynote of the reply will be that American and Britain alone are responsible for the loss of life on the liner
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-18
WORK STARTED ON
 TELEPHONE LINE. Men Went Out This Morning Under Instructions From Chair
 man Edes.

Chairman Edes of the engineering commission has sent instructions for the repair of the telephone line from Seward and Kern creek and some men, including Charley Sheldon and Hatton, went out this morning to begin the work. They say that the work is directed from here by Herbert Tozier who is the engineer in charge. It is assumed that the line will be extend ed at once to Anchorage so that Se- ward, the headquarters of Mir. Edes, will be in touch with that camp.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-18
ITALY GETS READY
fight for peace,

ROME, May 18.-A feverish activity now prevails in this city, The king confeming with the ministers this afternoon on the question of and preparations are being rushed The accounts from other parts of the king dom show that the whole nation rejoicing at the pros pect of meeting the Austrians in the field Von Buelow the German ambassador and Von Machion, the Austrian ambassador, are preparing to depart at an instant notice No one now doubts that within hundred hours Italy and Austria will enter the deadly grip
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-18
WANT
 NEW CABINET PAPERS AND PEOPLE DIS-SATIS- FEED WITH THE PRESENT
 GOVERNMENT.
BIG STRIKE IN LONDON
STREET CAR MEN WALK OUT AND TRAFFIC Is DE-
 MORALIZED.

LONDON, May 1S.-A serious poli- tical disturbance coupled with the street car strike which has broken out in this city has brought about a grave situation in the affairs of the empire. The first agitation is due to what is apparently widespread dissatisfaction with the present government in it's conduct of the war In many quart CTS it is predicted that new ministry will have to be formed and the news papers are already urging the forma- ton of such new ministry in which all parties would be represented. Some liberals declare that the agita- tion has been started by the conserya- tives in the hope that the liberal gov ernment might be destroyed and at least some of the conservatives secure position in the new ministry. The thinking people of the country con demn the movement and declare that its inauguration at the present time will not only give satisfaction to the enemies of the empire but will handi- cap the nation in its efforts to bring the war to a successful conclusion. The great street car strike gives rise to another serious situation coming as it does at a time when all Great Brit ain is striving to the utmost to defeat the Teutonic coalition. Nearly all the men in the street car service have walked out and the city traffic is de- moralized completely. Every effort has been made to prevent the men from walking out and speakers in- numerable have appealed to their sense of patriotism but the workers are resolutely demanding what they believe to be their rights in spite of any war Several other strikes have also taken place in other parts of the kingdom but in most cases the men complied with the wishes of the gov ernment and returned to work. It is generally conceded that Lord Kitchen CT made a grave mistake when he ut tered a yelled threat against strikers in Liverpool if they did not return to work voluntarily. This threat has rather tended to make the working people resent the interference of the military pawers and many thinking people of all classes fear that a class quarrel might result which could very easily develore into an agitation by the workers against the war. In the matter of agitation for a change of ministry it is thought in many quart CTS that if the proponents of that idea show much strength Prime Minister Asquith will hand in his resignation to the king. The whole thing, labor and political troubles combined, has brought about a most regrettable feeling that all does not look very well.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-18
GERMANS CLAIM ADVANCE.

BERLIN, May lS-It is officially stated that our in- vasion of the Baltic provinces proceeding most success fully Our army has been joined there by several Rus sian subjects of German nationality, which IS the chief nationality in that part of the czars domnions The papers here are now declaring that must insist on holding those provinces after the they are really part of the Gemanc territory. We have now advanced eastward from Libau towards Riga.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-18
ITALIAN TROOPS FOR TURKEY

LONDON May 18.-From information received here
 is deemed certain that Italy will declare war on Austria immediately on the opening of parliament Strong forces of Italians will probably be used to invade Turkey and march on Consantinope and for this reason alone the entry of the Italians into the conflict is regarded as most important one even that may decide quickly the whole fate of the struggle.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-18
BRITISH WIN TALLAHASSEE

PARIS. May 18-The British have started vigor- ous offensive near Labee and have been very success full Several German trenches were taken by determined charges and some good positions were captured from the enemy in spite of fierce resistance Along other parts of the line matters are comparatively quiet judging, at least by the reports published here this morning. Noth- inc has been said as to the progress of the fighting near Ypres where the Germans assumed the offensive
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-18
WILSON SPEAKS OF
 USES OF NAVY. Holds Big Review OG New York and Makes Speech Later
 at Luncheon.

NEW YORK, May 18.-After re- viewing the fleet off this city Presi- dent Wilson made a speech at lunch con in which he declared that navy represents the means of promoting the principles of humanity. This statement is taken to mean that the navy will be used should it become necessary to protect ncutrals.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-18
SEBASTIAN CLEARED
 OF ALL CHARGES. All Remaining Indictments Dropped Against Los Angeles Chief
 of Police.

LOS ANGELES, May 1S.-All the remaining indictments against Chief of Police Sebastian have been dropped as the hope of securing a conviction is given up. The verdict of not guilty on the charge for which he came to trial showed that all the in- dictments were founded on very flimsy grounds.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-18
ALAMEDA LEFT CORDOyA.

The Alameda left Cordova this morning at 4:9O o'clock. In the pas senger list received by the Gateway she had one hundred and two people aboard for Seward.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-18

By subcribing for the Gateway you get all the real news of the world through a great press service. You may not get all the details but you get all of which a knowledge is necessary.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-18
SOCIALISTS RISE AGAINST WAR

TURIN, Italy, May 18.--The socialists have declared general strike throughout the country as protest against the nation entering the Transportation has been demorazed here and the crowds of socialists started riots until the police were compiled to fire killing several The socialists of this part of Italy are now endeayong to enlist their colleagues of other provinces to take up the fight for peace.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-18
SUIT TO DISSOLVE
 THE POSTER TRUST.

CHICAGO, May 18.-The suit to dissolve the association of bill post CTS and distributors of the United States and Canada was begun today before Judge Landis.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-18
ALAMEDA DUE 1 A. NJ.

The Alameda is due to arrive here at one o'clock tomorrow morning ac- cording to word received by Agent Guptill.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-18

Jay Spencer has returned to the city after an absence of several weeks in the country,
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-18
BASEBALL THURSDAY.

A baseball game is scheduled be- tween the Seward and Federal teams for Thursday evening. A game will also be played on Sunday,
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-18
TRIED TO KILL SULTAN

CONSTANTINOPLE, May 18.-A plot matched for the assassination of the sultan has just been discovered here Aenians are the consprators and three hundred of them have been arrested The plot has been entirely frustrated.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-18
COLD EAST OF ROCKIES.

WASHINGTON, May 1S-A severe cold spell is now prevailing east of the Rocky mountains.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-18
Attractive newly furnished bed room.-Inquire Gateway.

Long distance telephone booth at The Branch.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-18

PIANO FOR SALE.-Apply Gate way office. 6-lS-T
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-13
BELIEVES TEUTONIC
SPIES SEEKING HIM

A Waterman at the Velie Engineer
ing company's plant in the east end OF
Moline was Mortified when at 2:45 this
morning he saw stranger scale the
high picket fence that surrounds the
plant and drop into the enclosure.
Visions of bomb explosions and incen-I
diary fires flashed through his mind.
Although expecting every instant to
be lifted into the high heavens by ex-i
pl0ding dynamite the Waterman clos
cd with the stranger and captured him.
A few minutes later he was turned
over to the Moline police.
At the station the prisoner said his
name was Frank Fontaine, that he had
stolen $4,000 and that he was pur-.
sued by German spies. To prove his
story Of the robbery he produced 1--WE
cents, which he solemnly told the SER.
geant was $4,000
Investigation developed the facts
that the man had given his correct
name. that he is resident of Rock
Island, living on the bluff. and that.
he was temporarily insane This morn
ing he was turned over TO friends in
Rock Island He has been employed
as a saloon porter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-13
YECCS WHO BLEW
SAFE STILL FREE
Man Held in Chicago for MatheryiIIe
Bank Robbery Released and Off
cials Say They Are Baffled,

Information from the sheriffs office
in Aledo today was to the effect that
detectives in the employ of the ILL.,
nois Bankers association as we'll as
Mercer county officials have as yet
reached no tangible elew to yeggs who
blew the safe in the Matherville Farm
ers' bank Tuesday night.
Sheriff Mackay said that the man
arrested in Chicago Wednesday has
been released and although it was
claimed that kit of burglars tools
was found in his possession he was
able to prove that he was not impli-
Gated in the Matheryille job.
This leaves the detectives completely
in the dark as to the route the robbers
took on the morning of the robbery. II
was at first belieevd that they came
to Rock Island but when the arrest
was made in Chicago this led officials
to the opinion that The yeggs went d.
rect TO the latter city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-13
MILAN

Earl IJrick of Geneseo visited last
week with his sister. Mrs. George
Hamburger. and his niece, Mrs. Ed
Andre.
Mrs. Vern Becker OF Moline visited
Friday at the home of her mother
Mrs. p H. Philebar
Mrs. Skinner of Sears visited last
week with Mrs. |. S. Post.
Mrs. Henry Wilson returned home
after visiting for few weeks at the
home of her son, Earl Wilson, in Mo-
line.
Antle Mari is visiting for a few DAYS
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A
Mari, Antle has been working in
Spring Valley and is waiting for or
ders TO go down south,
The Girls club Of the Presbyterian
church were entertained by the Misses
Mamie and 0pie Campbell at their
home Friday night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-13
CLUB IS ABSORBED
BY BAPTIST GLASS

Al q meeting held last night by the
Mems club of the First Baptist church
the club was merged with the men S
class. The class has been devoted to
the study Of the bible, while the club
was a fellowship organization By
combining the two, and carrying on
both branches Of work in one club il
ure of the program last night was a
talk by J. F Mills of the Calvary Bap-
fist church of Davenport on THE Mid
dleman" E. C. Fisher, city superin-
tendent of schools, presided Supper
was served at $50 and So members
were in attendance. Another meeting
will he held before Christmas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-13
COURT REPRIMANDS
MOLINE CONSTABLE

Magistrate Frank Gustafson in Mo-
line police court this morning repri-
manded Constable Ellis OF that city
when he appeared with William Kiln
gebiel, west end grocer living at ll9
Fourth avenue, Moline. who had been
arrested on complaint Of Mrs. Martha
Becker on a charge OF disturbing the
peace. Mrs. Becker alleges klingebiel
refused to pay her for washing she
had done for him kiingebiei, with
the constable, entered her home and
removed the washing. Sight OF the