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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-03-26
Oakley Well Developed.

"ln hve years Oakley has ac.
quired railroads, electric lights.
modern schools and academy
buildings, miles OF cement side
walk, an opera house, and mill.
ion and half dollar reservoir,
which at present waters $4,000
acres. which acreage can be near,
ly doubled. This is but iair ex-
ample of the western development
possible where earnest and ener.
getic communities put their
Continued on Page 4.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-03-26

Alabama's anti-liquor advertis-
ing law includes prohibition OF
billboard liquor advertising
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-06
SLAVS IN GALICIA RETREAT
ALONG 93-MILE FRONT
Rout From Carpathians to Dunajec
Makes Beskid Positions Untenable.

LONDON, May l6.-According to tho
Austrian and German official reports to-
night, the 60-mle Russian retreat In
Western Galcia has spread to the Car
pathians and now covers % miles, taking
in the line from southwest of Dukia Pass
to LuDkow Pass.
The Vienna communicate says that the
Russian front of Iooro-SZtropke- Lupkow.
in the Beskid Mountains, has become un-
tenable. AS the Teuton Allies are con
tinually advancing from the west toward
Jaslow and ZmiGrod lin Galicia) the Rus
slams on the west Carpathan front
started this morning in full retreat from
Hungary pursued by the Austro-GermGn
troops
The Russians therefore. were beaten
on front of $50 kilometres t93 miles)
and were forced to retreat with the
heaviest losses the report adds
Berlin announced that an attack by the
allied troops north of the wooded Car
pathians pierced through the third fort
fed line of the Russians, who yesterday
were defeated along the entire front, re-
treating toward the Wisloka River.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-06
SWOBODA AN AMERICAN,
SAYS PARTISAN PAPER
Life Story of Alleged Spy
Shows Him to Be Soldier of
Fortune.

PARIS, May s.-what purports to be
the life story Of Raymond swoboda, the
mysterious prisoner who claims to be
an American citizen, but whom the
French authorities declare to be Ger
man spy, was published today by the
Petit Parisien. II shows that Swoboda
Is really an American. and that he has
lived the life OF a soldier OF fortune.
''Swoboda.," the account states, was
born in San francisco. Five years aft
erward his mother quarreled with her
husband fed and took the two children
with her. In Switzerland she met and
fell in love with man named Schwind.
Swoboda went to school in Switzerland,
and then to Heidelberg, from which he
graduated in 1897.
"He was employed In Hong Kong. Can
ton, Tien-Tsln and Shanghai. At Tlen-
Tsin Swoboda was employed by Ameri-
can interests to investigate local condl-
tions with 7iew to opening UP an oil
field in that region.
I'm 1900. Swoboda again served under
tho German flag, taking part in the oper-
ations against the Boxers. He had been
successful in passing an examination to
be reserve officer, but when the upris-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-06
GERMANS TAKE HEAVY
TOLL OF SHIPPING
Submarines Raid North Sea and
Irish Coast, Sinking Many
Vessels.

LONDON May 6.-German submarines
in the North Sea and off the Irish Coast
are continuing to raid shipping. while in
the Baltic Sea the auxiliary cruiser
silvana Is raldlng merchantmen,
The British schooner Earl of Bathom
was sunk by n German submarine eight
miles off Kinsale Head ireland, Wcdnes-
day. Her crew landed at Kinsale today
The crew of the schooner was ordered
to leave and hand over the ships
papers The sailors scrambled into
boat, and as they pulled away they saw
the submarine fire nine shells into the
schooner, sending her to the bottom.
The Grimsby trawler Stratton was sunk
by German submarine in the North Sea
Wednesday. The crew of the Stratton was
taken on board the submarine while tho
Germans set about sinking the trawler4
The sea cocks were opened, but this meth.
cd was found TO be too slow, so the sub
marine drew off and eight shells were
fired into the fishing boat, sending It to
the bottom. The seamen were then given
a compass and were placed in n boat, be-
ing told to steer westward. They were
picked up by n Hartlepool trawlcr.
The Danish steamship Cathay. n vessel
of 1876 tons gross, has been sunk in the
North Sea, either by mine or Ger
man submarine. The Cathay had a num-
her of passengers on board. These as
well as the members of the crew were
landed at RamsGate today.
The Swedish steamship Vanadis, from
Blyth, coal laden, has heen torpedoed
and sunk in the Baltic bv the German
auxiliary cruiser Silvana; according to a
Copenhagen dispatch, which stated that
The Nanadis was torpedoed by the Syl-
vana because the steamship refused to
stop when sisnaled
Owners of the British steamship Cher
bury were notified today that that ship
was torpeGoed and sunk by German
submarine in the Atlantic Ocean off the
west coast of Ireland on April 60 All
members Of the crew were saved and
landed in an isolated Irish village, where
the captain found it difficult TO get into
communication with Glasgow
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-06
AUSTRTANS DEMAND
NEW PRICE FOR LAND
CESSIONS TOTALY
Offer Reported Made
Through Count Golu-
chowski, as Special En-
voy, for Strengthening of
Triple Alliance.
ROME. Nav 6.

ROME, May 8.
Austria has increased It's offers Of terri
torinl compensation in return for con-
tinued Italian neutrality Count Golu-
chowski, formerly Austrian Foreign Min
lister, is expected to arrive in Rome to-
day. He is the bearer Of special mes
sage from the Vienna Government and
will be at once received by King Victor
Emmanuel and Baron Sonnlno. 1t is be-
lieved here that he brings the reply of the
dual monarchy to 1taly's demand made
through Prince Won Buelow, that Austria
make a clear statement OF her intentions
According to reliable information Aus
tria Is now prepared to make any terri
toriaI and political sacrifices to prevent
war with Italy. The Vienna Government.
however. insists that Italy enter into
new and stronger Triple Alliance. This
Italy is not ready to do. Those in the
confidence OF high Government officials
here believe that the Cabinet council
yesterday discussed precisely this point
and that II was decided to set a short time
limit t. the Italo-Austrlan negotiations
II Is said to have been on this account
that the King decided not to 20 to Genoa.
as In tho case of Intervention the mon
arch is constitutionally bound to mako
the declaration of war, hence his presence
and that of all the Ministers at Rome Is
Indispensable.
Baron Sonninp was In continual con-
ference with the King yesterday. If, after
the interview between Count Goluchow-
ski and the Italian ruler today, It Is con-
sidered that AustrIa's final proposals are
II is believed that the Sa-
landra Ministry will make a formal an
to the country to that effect
A decree has been published author
izinG the War Office to suspend absolutely
all leaves OF absence for officers and men
Of the regular forces.
The expectation Of sulphur, com.
modify Of great value for military pur- |
poses, has been prohibited. Enormous |
shipments of this substance which were |
destined for Austria and Germany have |
been stopped at the frontiers, where $50 |
carloads are being taken off the trains. |
1t is again. reported that the German |
Embassy has wired all Consuls to invite |
German subjects to leave italy This re-
port is not officially confirmed.
Ambassador Page denies a rumor that
The United States has been entrusted with
the protection of German interests in
Italy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-06
VILLA GAINS ADMITTED
BY CARRANZISTA PARTY
obregon Loses Virtually All Oil Land,
But Holds Terminals.

WASHINGTON, May 6.-General Villas
force at Aguascallentes was attacked by
General obregon's soldiers on Tuesday,
according to Carranzista advices sent to
the State Department today by Consul
General Silliman at Vera Cruz.
The Carranzstas admit the town of
Tamesi, on the Panuco river above Tam
pico, has been captured by villa troops,
who hold practically all of the oil pro-
duoing territory, The Carranzistas, how
ever, control the oil terminals in Tux
pan and Tampico.
Vice Consul Stadden, at Manzanillo, re-
ported that censoring of his kilograms by
the Carranbistas authorities was discon-
tinued after he protested against II.
Consul Garret, at Nueve Laredo, re-
ported battle was in progress yesterday
at Morales.
Admiral caperton advised the Navy De-.
partment that Carranza had imposed an
additional TX of 3-16 cent gold on each
pound of sisal exported from Yucatan.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-06
rs SIGN BARRIERS SCALE
Employers Seeking to Meet Increase
by Abolishing Tips.

owners of 10 barber shops in the city
have now signed the new union scale of
wages and hours demanded by the bar
bers' union. Twenty more signed the
agreement yesterday and. according to
the strikers, their ranks were augmented
by 100 new journeymen haircutters.
Efforts on the part of the Master Bar
bers Association to amend the union
regulations to permit longer working
hours have been unsuccessful.
The master BARRIERS will make an effort
to agree upon plan to end the tipping
system In shops hiring union labor and
raise the price of hair cutting and shaw
ing cents. Only perfectly sterilzed in
struments and shaving cups will be per-
mitted. The shops affected by the strike
are mostly in the northern section of the
city, with few scattered in other locall-
ties.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-06
GERMANS MAKE GAINS
NEAR YPRES, PARIS ADMITS
French Lose Position in Alsace-Ad-
vance in Woevre.

IARlS, May b.
Desperate fighting continues I'm the
Ypres region. where the Germans are
maintaining their violent attacks. Tha
fighting now centres about Hill No. co.
southeast of Ypres. which the Germans
are trying to recapture from the British
The official communIque issued by the
War Office this afternoon admits that
some of the German attacks there re-
suited in success, but some trenches
which they took were later recaptured
by the British.
A French reverse in Alsace is also
admitted German troops have re-
occupied the summit of Mamelon, IN
the left bank of the Fecht River east of
Sillakerwasser. This hill was captur I'd
by French troops Wednesday morning,
but the Germans later retook II.
In the ALLY forest the French have
recaptured some trenches which the Ger
mans had taken by assault.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-06
BRITISH CHECK FOES
ADVANCE AT HILL NO. so

Continued From Page One
upper Dunajec River, now extends
along 9S-mile front. Invaders are
Withdrawing from Hungary, Vienna
announces. The Russians are in fight
from the passes, as the lines in West
Galicia continue to yield. Berlin de-
clares that recent disasters have made
the Slav positions in the Beskds un-
tenable. The third line Of Muscovite
fortihcations has been reached, Berlin
adds.
Petrograd admits that some Of the
Cars units in Galicla have fallen hack
to the second line Of defenses and also
comedies the presence of hostile war
ships off Llbau supporting the German
raid OF the Baltic provinces. Assertion
is made that huge Teuton forces are
moving east from Cracow.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-06
ALLENTOWN POLICE WANT
GIRL WHO LEADS ROBBERS
Gang Stole From Stores and Blew Up
Safe There.

Safe There.
ALLENTowN. Pa, May 6.-The police
here are taking steps TO extradite Mamie
Unger. the ls-year-old girl who, masquer-
aiding as man. headed a gang of rob
bers and robbed a railroad detective at
Warren. Ohio. She says she will night
extradition since she plans to go to Ok
lahoma and become cowboy as soon as
Ohio justice Is done with her.
The girl is wanted here on charges OF
having headed gang OF Allentown eriml-
nails who robbed a number of stores and
poolrooms and blew up safe In a store
In the heart OF the city
After cleaning Up about $500 here, they
lett FOR the West, riding on freight trains.
Before they started, Miss Unger dressed
IN mems clothes and had her hair cut
short. Her sex was not discovered until
she was lodged IN the WarAen jail In
assoelating with her companions of the
underworld, the girl drank and boasted
with the boldest. and her action in sa-
looms was that OF an experienced round
err
Frederick sslbert, one Of the gang
hFogsht East Monday by City Detective
Nixon. today was sent 10 jail BY Alder
man Bower. The two others, Harry and
Joe Long are still in jail In Warren. as Is
fhs girl leader She was married two
years ago 10 Samuel Yanzer, but she says
married lie Was too humdrum for her
selbeft's confession contains a statement
th1t 81 perpeirafipE the Allentown jobs,
the eill aiWays dressed as 8 man. but in
me eef eme ip her home toHp she wore
skista
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-06
BRITISH BAR COAL EXPORTS
None to Be Shipped After May 13
Except to Allied Countries.
LONDON NnV

T1ytNI7VtN1 .FTWN q.
CONSERVATION followed in mining circles
today an announcement of the intention
of the Government on May 10 to place
an embargo on the expectation of coal
TO any place other than British possess
sions and the allied countries. 1t is
feared that this action will force the
closing Of many cOllieries and that thou
sands OF miners will be thrown out of
work Pressure was being brought to
bear today to have the order modified to
permit the continuation of coal exports
to the Scandinavian countries and to
South America.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-06

fortress. Good behavior reduces !,
tence and he was released IN iiAa ~
he came to Paris. ~
"swoboda lived in Paris ana.
years, making big sums Of non.4
stockbroker. When the war bro,
swoboda, seeing a chance to mar. y
took up negotiations for the sals & !
equipment.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-06
GERMANS GAIN FOOTHOLD
ON HILL so. BRITISH ADMIT
Allies Forced to Fall Back Toward
Ypres by New Attacks.

LONDON, May 6.
Aided by the smashing fire of their big
guns which have battered the British en-
tanglements to pieces, the Germans are
slowly advancing in Belgium. Late adj
vices from the front say that the British
have ceded certain of their outer line of
trenches ITO straightcn out their line.
The losses on both sides are enormous,
although the Germans far outnumber
those OF the Allies.
The Germans continue their use OF
poisonous gases. They are bringing up
enormous forces in an effort to retake
I'm 20. south Of Yprcs. but so far have
succeeded only in maintaining y foothold
on the easterly approaches to IL
While the Germans continue their main
attacks on the British positions in an
effort to take Ypres. the French and Bel
gian forces are violently attacking their
right wing and have made gains between
Pypegaale and Hetsas,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-06
GERMAN WARSHIPS SUPPORT
RAID ON BALTIC PROVINCES,
Cruisers Off Libau-Invasion Halted,
However, Slavs Say.

T II T INNJIINIhI7l lHdy o. :
Cruisers and smaller warcraft are sun
porting the German invasion of the Bal
tic provinces, the War Office admits.
In Kovno Province, at Rossieny, the
Cars forces are making a steady ad-
vance toward East Prussia.
The demonstration in Northwest Russia
doubtless is intended to detain large
Russian forces available for the battle
between Cracow and the Carpathlans
This German move has completely
failed. 1t was turned back Monday from
a point south of the line from Libau to
Mitau, abandoning a number of light
guns.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-06

ino vas nut down, swoboda again left
the service and returned to Europe.
"The following year again found swo-
boda in the orient, this time in the em-
ploy Of the Russo-Chinese bank at shang-
hal He was arrested there, charged with
embezzlement and sent TO prison, but
escaped. When recaptured he was re-
sentenced TO n long term In German
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-06
AUSTRIA POSTPONES CALLING
RESERVES TO THE COLORS
Unrest in Dual Monarchy Causes
Change in Plans.

VENICE, May 6.
Private advlces from Vienna state that,
owing to the unrest In Austria, the War
Office has postponed calling up the re-
servists aged from 43 to 50 years.
A supplementary levy of all the land
sturm men between the ages of 81 and SO
has been Issued these recruits including
those who had previously been passed
over as unfit for service
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-06
F.4 Lines Break Again

WASHINGTON, May 6,-All lines at
tached to the sunken sumbarine F-I, i'm
Honolulu harbor, have broken or slipped
off, Rear Admiral Moore advised the
Navy Department today. II is expected
that new lines will be made fast tomor-
row.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-06
HUGE TEUT0NIC FORCES
SPEEDING FROM CRAC0W
Pressure on Slavs in West Galicia
Enormous, Petrograd Says.

EHOIMOuS1 FeITOBIaU Ddys'
PETRoGRAD May e-The pressure Of
Austro-German forces east of Cracow
has developed to notable proportions, and
in the opinion OF military observers, may
be regarded az a preliminary to one Of
the fiercest battles is the war.
An so-mile front from the lower Nida
to Gladyszow. in the Carpathians, is now
the scene OF important developments. In
the Tsfnow region and south Of that town
sity.
II Is believed that General Bitzingen's
Bavarian army, which last week aban-
doned its attempt on the Stryi road now
is fastening westward to fll the right
wing of the German line.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-06
Gallipoli Peninsula Also
Cleared of Invaders Ex-
cept at Two Points, Con-
stantinople Avers-Cap-
ture of Towns Denied.
Advance of Land Forces Into
Interior Asserted by Anglo
French-Moslems Repulsed
Artillery and Infantry Dis
embark at Smyrna.
CoNsTANTfNoPLE. NAV


All Allied troops landed on the Asstic
shore Of the Dardanelles have been driven
on, the Turkish war Office announced to-
day, and the Gallipoll peninsula almost
cleared OF foes. Reports that the towns
OF GallIpoll and Niagara had been cap
tured by the Allies were officially denied
II was stated that only at two points on
the peninsula. Avl Burnu and sed FL
Bahrt had hostile troops succeeded In
holding their positions.
The official statement follows:
The unfavorable situation of the
enemy at Dardanelles is unchanged Re
ports from Athens and Mitylene regard
ing the occupation OF Gallipoli and Ma
CARA by landing troops of the Allies are
untrue
"Gallipoli peninsula is entirely at our
disposal for military movements The
enemy holds his own at only two points
on the coast, Avi Burnu and Sed- Eel Bahr.
AS a result of the constant BON.
bardment by his ships the enemy is ur
able to move against the encrcling
Turkish
'The Aslatic shore has been cleared of
the enemy"
Turkish officers who arrived here today
reported that ten towns had been burned.
Maidos has been almost completely de-
stroyed and fire is raging In three differ
ent sections OF Gallipoll. From the Gulf
of Saros the British and French ships are
pouring shells continually into the penin-
s1la
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-06
JAPANESE ULTIMATUM
RECEIVED BY CHINA
Continued From Page One

Continued From Page One
plies at Sasebo, Southwestern Japan The
Japanese In the Province of Shantung
are concentrating at Tsinstau and those
In Manchurla are preparing to take
refuge in the railway zone.
WASHINGTON, May 6.-The United
States Government has received no in
structions that 1t is to act as mediator
between China and Japan, and II has
not volunteered its services, Secretary OF
State Bryan today stated. He would not
discuss the situation further, declaring
the correspondence on this question re-
ceived by the State Department was con
fidential
Mr.. Bryan said that 1t would mot be
unnatural for Ambassador Guthrie. who
has returned to the United States from
Toxic, to come TO Washington during his
visit, but that he had no special engage
ment,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-06


Reports received today from various
sources stated that the Allies have
launched new and violent attacks on the
Dardanelles and at Smyrna At the same
time, however, the British and French
forces have had to face fierce counter
attacks by the Turks.
A whole Turkish regiment was wiped
out by the accurate fire of the Allies
guns, 1t was admitted by Turkish prls-
oners at Tenedos.
Turkish forces on the Gallipoli PENN
suia, advancing from Maghran. attacked
the Allies position near Krithia, but
were repulsed, losing 1900 in killed, says
dispatch from Mitylene This attack
was delivered on Tuesday after the Turk
ish troops at Maghran had been rein
forced.
The same advices state that the allied
troops on the Galipol peninsula have
resumed their advance into the interior,
occupying positions of high strategical
Importance.
Artillery Is being landed southeast OF
Smyrna from French Transports to sup
port the infantry columns that will try
to move against the Smyrna forts from
the land side.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-07-15
EXTRA SIZE SKIRTS
Half Price

Made in full size with wide
flounce; lace or embroidery trim
med; all perfect clean garments,
none soiled or mussed.
Regular price $3.50 to $3.50; July
Sale $1.75 to SIPS.
SIPS Skirts, 8ec.-Medium width,
embroidery trimmed; fine quality
of cambria.
All Csc and 2ec Corset Covers, 1sc.
many new patterns and styles,
beautifully trimmed in lace or en-
broidery; plain or snowy trimming;
all sizes.
Corset Covers, 45c.-The best line
we have ever shown, many new
styles; lace or embroidery; also
lace sleeve patterns; all sizes.
Envelope chemise, eoc-A very
popular garment this season.
Daintily trimmed in lace or en-
broidery; made of nainsook or
crepe.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-07-15
UNDERMUSLINS
July Clearance of All Un-
dermuslins.
All Undermuslins Reduced.

$500 and SIPS Muslin and Crepe
Gowns, 79e.-Part of this assert
ment was bought at special price,
it being the surplus stock of a
large underwear manufacture, the
the balance are the regular $1.00
and $1.25 gowns taken from our
stock. There are slip-over, lace
and embroidery trimmed gowns;
also the v neck, button front
styles; perfectly made, all fresh.
clean, snow-white garments.
sec and Csc Gowns, 4se.-Good
quality cambria. plain or more
deliberately trimmed garments;
either lace or embroidery.
$500 Crepe Gowns, 69e.-Good
quality white cotton crepe; slip
over style; linen lace trimmed;
sizes IS, 16, II.
$500 and $1.5o Princess Slips, sec.
Our entire line, sizes "a to AZ;
perfectly made; trimmed in lace
or embroidery
$1.oo Crepe Petticoats, 6ec.-Pink,
blue or white crepe, linen lace
trimmed. They're easily launder-
ed and need no ironing.
CSC Muslin Skirts, 49c.-Good quail
ity muslin, medium width, en-
broidery trimmed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-07-15
LADIES' GLOVES

49,
special lot Of Ladies Long Silk
Gloves, full elbow length, in
white only. all sizes, regular 75c
values. July Sale. ......... 4ee
&c.
Ladies sixteen button white
French Isle Gloves, a glove
which we guarantee to wash,
full range of sizes from 6 to S1.
This is our regular SOC value.
July Sale sec
69c-
Just received a new shipment
of the special elbow length,
White Silk Gloves, made from a
heavy silk cloth, with double
finger tips, glove that most
stores sell at 81. July Sale. .69c
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-07-15
Narrow Ribbon
HAIR GOODS AT JULY
SALE PRICES

Lot No. 1-22-inch, three
stem switches, made from the
best quality human hair, regu-
lar 50 value, July sale, CSC.
Lot No. 2-26-inch three stem
switches, made from the best
quality human hair; regular
$3.50 value, July sale $t.48.
Lot No. 3-30-inch three stem
switches, made from the finest
quality human hair; regular IS
value, july sale, $2.48.