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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-10
Fleet Guards Riga

London, Aug. 10.-Adyices received
from Petrograd give news of the do
feat of a German feet at the gulf Ut
Riga on Aug. I. In it were nine battle
ships, twelve cruisers and numerous
destroyers
Although in the first messages re-
ceived details are entirely hacking. it is
assumed that ii must have been in part
a naval engagement because of the de-
Iay in the news reaching the Russian
capital
The dispatch simply says that the
German feet made persistent attacks
at the entrance to the gulf of Riga on
the day mentioned. There are no for
tifcations mentioned III any of the Off
cial books on Russia nor on the war
maps either at Ipoen or Capo Demi-
enka Oh the Courland side or at Arens
burg, twenty-four miles across the
mouth of the gulf
Unless they have been fortified since
the start of the war they would have
no means of defense except the mines
Russian Fleet Was Waiting.
1t Is known that q strong Russian
feet has been in the gulf waiting for
the German forces to appear within
range. When the Germans reached
Sehelck. ten miles from Riga, week
ago the Russian ships promptly drove
them ous with shells, and it is taken as
certain that if the feet of the enemy
did appear the fleet would have al least
given battle.
The dispatch says that the feet was
repulsed and that two destroyers We're
damaged by mines Russian sea planes,
which are undoubtedly Part of the feet,
are credited with effective work In
throwing bombs on the attacking ships,
but the results are not announced.
The occupation Of 1'raga. across the
river from Warsaw, IS reported by Ber-
lin. This brings to a dramatic climax
the first phase of the drive at the
Polish capital and the region of eastern
Poland Praga is essentially part of
the capital. with great railway stations
on the roads running TO Petrograd and
Moscow
Besides this enveloping movement
immediately TO the east of Warsaw,
Berlin reports steady hammering at
the great Russian fortresses OF kovno
and Lomza.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-10
PROMISES WIFE TO Be GOOD
So JUDGE REL EASES HIM

Upon complaint of his wife, that
he came home drunk every night, re-
fused to give her money for support
and neglected to pay household bills,
John 10th, thirty-six years old, Of
225 Huntington street, was arrested
by Patrolman Kasprczak shortly be-
fore IL o'clock last night. His wife,
Mary 10th, entered several COM
plants against him when he was ar
ranged before Recorder Pickersgill.
Her heart softened when he was
threatened with being locked up for
term. She agreed to withdraw the
charges and try once more to live
with him, if he would behave him
self and make use Of his money in
stead of spending it in saloons. The
man promised and was released
under those conditions.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-10
Had Cramps. Gets DRUNK

Arrested on a charge of being
drunk and disorderly, after he had
left, his sweetheart to obtain drink
to cure an attack of cramps, last
night William Murphy, chemist,
of Elizabeth, was arrafgned before
Recorder Pickersgill this morning
Patrolman Quinlan did not press the
charge against Murphy, stating that
he had locked him up more for safe
keeping than anything else, so he
was released. The man thanked the
officer.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-10
CRUISER TENNESSEE, 820
MARINES SAILING FOR HAITI
cfar BIZ United. Press Wire.

Special oy United Press Wire.
Philadelphia, August 10.-The
armored cruiser Tennessee. with a
marine expeditionary force of S2S'
men and fifty officers on board, sailed
from the League Island navy yard
shortly after 5 a. m. today, bound
for Haiti The warship was loaded
for three months active service.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-10
DEAD MAN IN BOX FALLS
ON MAYOR, CUTTING ARM

Mayor Ferd Garretson has praeti-
cally recovered from the effects OF
severe injury on the forearm, which
was caused Saturday when dead
man fell on him. The mayor was in
the act of assisting to lift box con-
tanning the body. when it slipped
and struck him on the forearm, in
flicting a severe bruise and cut.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-10
WOMAN LAWYER APPEARS
IN DISTRICT COURT ACTION

lawyer appeared before Judge HON.
mann this morning. She was Miss
Elizabeth Blum, of New York, repre-
senting the plaintiff in the case Of
Shangold versus Lipmann
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-10
Germans Take Lomza.

Special by United Press Wire.
Berlin, via wireless to London,
August 10-German troops have
stormed and captured the fortress of
LomZa
ing of LomZa, seyenty-eight miles
northwest of Warsaw. was made at
the war Office this afternoon.
This latest German victory given
tFe Russian fDrtreSeA EaArd-
1ns tie Warsa railroad
between Noyo Georgfwsk and Grod-
r,p
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-10
con Called For Arpument-

A disturbance at 437 New Bruins
wick avenue at 9;40 o'clock last
night, caused a call to be sent for
Patrolman Rymarczyk. The officer
found that there had been an argu-
ment. No arrests were made.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-10
DENY GREECE NEGOTIATES
BIG LOAN FROM GERMANY

Athens, August 10.-The govern
ment today authorized a denial OF a
report that Greece had negotiated a
loan o $40, 100000 from Germany.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-10
OTTO MUENSTERBERG DIES

Danzig, via Berlin. by wireless,
Aug. 10:-Otto Muensterberg. sixty
two years old, member of the Prus-
sian Diet, and brother of Profess
sor Hugo Muensterberg, of Harvard
died at his home here
yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-10
Try 10 nrihe isoumanin?

Milan, Aug. l0:-A Bucharest dis
patch today announces that Rouma-
mia has refused great bribe OF ar
tillery and munitions to permit sup
plies to get through from Germany
to Turkey.
The dispatch says that represen-
tatfve of Krupps offered thirty-six
batteries of artillery with adequate
ammunition and 1900, ,e00 pounds OF
barbed wire for the privilege. The
British minister heard of this and
intervened. after which the offer was
declined.
Germans War ON Serbia Border.
Salonika, August I0.-The Aus
tro- o-Germans already have begun to
concentrate a new army on the Sibe-
rian frontier, planning 10 overrnn
Serbia and frighten Bulgaria and
Greece into remaining neutral Ad-
vicessreceived today said that nsarly
leo ,e00 troops are being massed
along the Serbian frontier
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-10

CALL A TAXI-4e. Chris johnson.
19935-8-2 limo. ftp.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-10

WEATHER. Partly
cloudy tonight and
Wednesday. Mod
erat tie northwest
winds.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-12-13

by ]. W. Stewart, special cor
respondent United Press.
ABOARD THE OSCAR II, Dec.
IS, wirelessed.-There is war aboard
the Ford peace snip and several are
preparing to quit when Christiana is
reached 1t is alleged the extreme
pacificists have adopted an insulting
attitude towards those supporting
President Wilson's preparedness pro-
gram. Complete splits are imminent.
In row Friday Dr. Aked OF San
Francisco introduced resolutions
signed by Ford and twenty three
others, opposing preparedness. He
intimated that those refusing to sign
would be unloaded at the first port.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-12-13
Special Breeding
for War Ponies
By United Pressl

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. IS. -
"War ponies" as we'll as war
babies" are one of the products" re-
sulting from the European conflict,
according to Captain L. Aveline and
Captain L. Balenger of the French
army, who are here after fifteen
months of inspecting horses for the
French army.
Just as the ranks of humans are
dwndling, so it is with the type OF
horse that can be used in war time"
Said Captain Aveline. ''The United
States is being secured by represen-
tatives of all nations involved in the
war. They are taking out hundreds
of thousands of peculiar type cf
horse, and war ponies will have to
be produced in the future
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-12-13
Will Reenact Many of the Scenes
Thro Which Miss Anthony Passed

the suffrage pioneer to secure recog-
milton for. her cause. Symbolic friezcs
telling of the growth of the move
ment will be posed between the cpl
sodes, while chorus of 100 women
will sing.
Mrs. Florence Rays Hanson. pro-
fessional reader, will impersonate
Miss Anthony Other prominent sui
fragists will impersonate their Lead
crs OF the past as follows:
Elizabeth Cady Stanton-Mrs.
Charlotte Stanley. Lucretia Mott
Miss Catheriane Reynolds McCor-
mick. Wendell PhillipsEJames r,
DAILY. Mrs Amelia Blooner-Mrs.
Margaret Hopkins Werrell Daniel
Anthony-Howard Treat. Mrs. Dan
iel Anthony-Mrs. Ruth Pierson.
Hannah Anthony-Miss Leanora &c
Grange. Mary Anthony-Miss Mar
garet Piersc.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-12-13
lBy United Pressl

WASHINGTON, Dec. l3.-Susan
B. Anthony as she was when a young
woman, when in her quaint hoop
skirts and tight protecting shawl, she
vcnturel almost alone into the capitol
and pleaded with jeering congress
men that women be given the vote,
will tread the boards here tonight in
the monster pageant to be given by
sufiragists in honor of her memory.
Hundreds OF her followers, repre-
sentativcs of the 100000 women
voters Of the west and congressman
and senators, have reserved seats in
the big convention hall. The pageant
was obtained by Miss Hazel Mae
Kaye
There will be 400 participants III
the ten history episodes portraying
the dramatic moments in the fight ..
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-12-13
Production Tonopah Last Week

The Tonopah Belmont company
sent to the mill 3,l93 tons; the Tono-
pah Mining, 2,825 tons; the Tonopah
Extension, $50 tons; the West End,
756 tons; the Jim Butler, LOO tons
the Halifax, 128 tons; the North Star
50 tons; miscellaneous leasers, 2l2
tons; making the total production for
the week lO,1l4 tons, the estimated
value being $20S,012. This valuation
is calculated son the gross milling
value of the ore.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-12-13
Denies Candidacy
by Apt Illustration

The report from the western part
of the state that Deputy Attorney
General Patrick had decided to be-
come a candidate for member of con-
gress on the Democratic ticket, was
denied by him today when approach
ed by reporter for the Free Press,
and when asked why he would not
become a candidate he said that ne
could explain it better by a story
He said that he was in the same
state of mind as the Swede, VINO
dropped in one night at an old-fash-
ioned Methodist revivtl meeting
During the latter part OF the even
ing he was approached by a young
lady who said:
"Oh, Mr. Yanson, won't you come
into the fold and work for Jesus"
Il ban gettin' So day working for
the lumber company. | like my yob
What Jesus pay?"
Jesus will save your soul" said
the pretty maiden, when you die
you'll go to heaven"
81 think I keep my yob with the
lumber company. | know | get $3
day and have good yob. Workin'
70 Jesus might be all right, but may
be | don't get into heaven
81 am perfectly satisfied with my
present position as deputy attorney
general" said Patrick, "and | am not
sure that could win out in the cleo
ton. Free Press.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-12-13
Safety First
Mining Rules
|By United Pressl

SACRAMENTO, Dec. l3.-"Y on
are forbidden to take wine, beer or
any Intoxicating liquors into mine,
is one of the rules for miners adopt
ed recently by the state industrial ac-
cident commission. Another rule puts
a strict ban on wrestling, fighting,
scuffling and "fooling' of any kind
in mine. Still another rule reads
Scraps and refuse from lunch bas-
kets must not be thrown at rand pm
in the mine" The rules will go
into effect January 1st
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-12-13
Ptomaine Posing Caused Death

The cause of the death of Mrs. A..
L. Corbert, mother of Mrs. Austin
JacksoV, who died at Palo Alto two
weeks ago, was ptomaine poisoning,
contracted at meal eaten a few days
before at the Inside Inn at the
exposition. Several others who par
ticipated at the same meal were also
poisoned, but later recovered Mrs.
Corbert's age told against her.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-12-13

er OF wrongs; he restores dissipatcd
fortunes; he rescues immured wom-
en-; he is popular with the children
and gladdens their young hearts by
telling them funny stories: he is a
man OF business. actor, butler. stock
market speculator-all in one pie
ture. He brings years and years Of
stage experience to bear on his work
in this film, which will surely be pop
ular whenever and wherever it is
shown.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-12-13
Nat C.. Goodwin
The Famous Actor

Tomorrow night the Grand pre-
sents Nat {. Goodwin, the great
taton, in one OF his great successes,
"rhe Master Hand" based upon Car
roll Fleming's wcllknown drama Of
the same name.
Nat Goodwin is the star of the
photoplay, and it is certainty that
when motion picture audiences see
the film they will appreciate this ac-
tors interesting method and person
ality. For Nat has a part full Of
sympathy and kindness; he is never
weary of doing good; he is the right
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-12-13
YUkN'S ACCEPTANCE Of THRONE
IS DENOUNCED BY NEWSPAPERS
While Velvet Hand of Japan Is Seen
In Recent Move, Many Residents
of China Believed Monarchy Is
Proper Thing--However, Menace
for Present Removed

as +. Millard, editor of the China
Press of Shanghai, in an exclusive
statement to the United Press said:
The significance OF Yuan's reported
acceptance of the throne of China
does not appear on the surface, but
lies behind a veil of diplomatic il
trigue with Japan as the prime NOV
er in the game. There is nothing in
the change itself to disturb China at
present or menace the peace OF the
far east. China does not now and
never until recently menaccsi the
peace of the far east.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-12-13
by United Press]

NEW YORK. Dec. l3.--Henry
Ford has wirelessed the United
Press that he had wirelessed his ap-
peal to all of Europe and the various
rulers The appeal said the fact that
each beligerent is fighting for exist
ence and that the love of country
which impels them ought to furnish
the basis for an honorable peace. It
said also the desire of neutrals to
good will prompted Ford to sslil and
urged that truce negotiations would
deliver soldiers from another winter
in the trenches"
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-12-13
IBy United Press

TOXIC, Dec. l3.-The newspapers
Indignantly denounce Yuan's accept
ance of the throne and ii is declared
he openly flaunts Japan's advice. The
monarchy suits a vast majority OF the
Chinese, but most OF the foreigners
think monarchy is better suited 70
China now and as far as China is
concerned for herself it makes for
an order of peace.
Japan Mixed Up With 1t
IRy United Press
WASN'T NGTON. Dec l3.-Thom-
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-12-13
Chamberlain's Consumption Bill

BY United PressI
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-All but
those especially excused for ply
religious or other specific reasons
will be obliged to serve in the army
according to the Chamberlain bill
The penalty for failure is a $500 fine.
Males aged from II to II will be Or
ganized into cadet corps, and from IL
to % into citizens, army.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-12-13
Leisure Hour

At the regular Tuesday evening
meeting of the Leisure Hour club
Mrs. Burlingame will read a Paper
on Christmas Traditions" and Miss
Rose Stewart one on christmas S
Carols" AS this is the last meeting
OF the club until after New Years it
is hoped as many of the members
as possible will be present.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-12-13
Business Mems Meeting

The regular meeting OF the Busi-
ness Mems association of Carson
City will be held at the court house
at 8 o'clock tonight A full attend
ance is desired as many important
matters will be presented.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-12-13
Auto Show de Lux
IRv United Pressl

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13.-The
finest automobile show de lux ever
the Palace hotel, to continue Tues
day and Wednesday, Admission to
the exhibit, which includes the latest
models of several makes, was by iu-
vitation only, excxept to the guests
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-12-13
[By United Press]

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-It is
reported that Austrian Charge
d d'Affairs Zwiedinck asked Secretary
Lansing for his passports following
their conference this morning. There
is no indication of what was discuss
ed but it is believed Zweidinck ex-
planned his embarrassing correspond
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-12-13
BERLIN ANNOUNCES CONQUEST
Of SERBIA IS COMPLETED

BERLIN. Dec. l3.-The conquest
of Serbia is completed, the Anglo
French having been completely ban
ished 1t is announced that General
Todoros' Bulgars occupied Doiran
and GieveIeli Two English divisions
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-12-13
Big Storm In the East
IBy United Pressl

NEW YORK, Dec. f3.-Snow and
slush prevail in the Atlantic states.
The scond warning to shipping
against storm OF New Jersey has
been sent out.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-12-13
Will Investigate
by United Press1

by United PreSSI
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13-No
effort will be made to board the
Minnesota if it arrives tonight. The
justice and commerce departments
representatives will make joint
probe. Orders have been wirelessel
to Captain Glrlick to allow no one
aboard ahead of the authorities.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-12-13
G. 0. P. Tomorrow
iBy United Presst

by United Press
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-The
Republican National committee will
meet tomorrow and choose the city
and date for the convention and ad-
journ. Chairman Hills said conf
IDENTIFY to await the next November
election when a Jerdict against mon
archy would be rendered.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-12-13
IBv United Pressl

THE DALLES, Ore, Dec. 49,
The body of Henry Brophy, ex-war-
den of the Oregon penitentiary, was
found today on his farm near West
Salem, with his face and part of the
head blown off. 1t is believed his
death was a ,cidential
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-12-13
Fight Pictures Barred

lBv United PressI
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-The
Supreme court today held the act
forbidding the Importation of inter
state transportation of prize fight
movies is constitutional. The WI
lard Johnson films are thus barred
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-12-13

Z. T. Patrick, deputy attorney gen
cral, returned yesterday from an Off
cial visit to the eastern part OF the
state.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-12-13
WORLD EVENTS

OF the hotel The motor cars are
housed in the various splendidly ap-
pointed rooms on the main floor
with large exhibits in the ballroom
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-12-13

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-Con
scription is proposed for American
citizens in the army in bill which
Senator Chamberlain has inNroduced.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-12-13
Denial Entered
By United Pre-.

By United Press
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-Secre-
tary Lansing has denied that Zwied-
inck has asked for his passports.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-12-13
state.

Contractor Charles Friedhoff Of
Reno came in on the train this morn
ing and left for Minden.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-12-13

BERLIN, Dec. 13.-It is announc-
ed that Austro-German submarines,
since the beginning of the war, have
sunk sos vessels
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-12-13
Reach Satisfactory Agreement
[By United Pressl

SALONIKA, Dec. ia satisfao-
tory agreement has been reached be-
tween the Allied and Greek authori-
ties for the free movement of the
Allies between Salonika and the FROM
tier.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-12-13

NEW YORK. Dec 13-Fay and
his four accomplices pleaded not
guilty in the District court today
Their bonds of $4,000 was continued
in each case. Breitung, Fay and
Kienzle were the only ones able to
furnish bail
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-12-13
Extreme Pacificists Adopt Insulting
Attitude to Those Supporting
President Wilson's Preparedness
Program : Number Will Leave
Vessel When 1t Reaches Christi
ana~-Dr. Aked Kicks Up Trouble
as Usual

\ debate resulted wherein some
profane language was used.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-12-13

Will Inflict Economic Pressure
by United Pressl
eign Secretary Cecil in the House OF
Commons today said that Great Brit
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-12-13
[By United Press1

By United Press1
LONDON, Dec. 13.-It is reported
that at least 100000 answered. Lord
Derbys call It is believed now that
he will tell parliament that conscrip-
ton is not likely in the near future.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-12-13
THROUGH DERBY PLAN 100000
ENG[|SHMEN READY To ENLIST
Believed Now Conscription Will Not
Have to Be ReS0rted tO--Britain
Will Inflict All Economic Pressure
Possible to Win War--AllieS and
Greeks Agree

ain intends to inflict all possible ecu
nomic pressure on Germany in an ef-
fort to win the war.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-12-13
sos Vessels Sunk

were annihilated in the final fighting
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-12-13
CHARGE Of AFFAIRS zWE|D|NCk
ASKS LANSING FOR PASSPORTS
Plead Not Guilty

ence, rather than the Ancona matter