davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-24
DENIES ATTACK BY ARAB G.
British Admiralty Says Liner Wa.'
Snnk Without Warning.


London, Aug. "a --Supplementlng
official information given out prev
lousy concerning the sinking of the
Arabic. the British Admiralty WAS
made the following announcement
"The Arabic was an unarmed pass.
enger ship. outward hound TO n nell
tral port. It was thus impossible for
her to have been carrying contraband
to this country.
"She was sunk by German sub
marine without warning and she neith
er attempted to attack the submarine
nor to escape from it.
The Admiralty authorized denial
of the report that the steamer Dun
sIey. torpedoed shortly before he Ara
bic was sunk. WAS an armed patrol
The Admiralty states that the Dun
sley was peaceful and unarmcd
trader.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-24
Assailant Stands Over Vic
: tim With Gun Keeping
off Help
OUTCOME OF QUARREL


N,rtipsyiIIe Va. August~~9sic-
George W. ShackleforG. merchant
and f,,.mer residing in the Ridge
v,r District Of Henry County. was
shot and almost instantly killed at
his homo on Saturday afternoon. The
shooting was done bv Elijah Sans.
vcuur white man about twenty-five
vcars old and was ihe result Of bad
feeling between them.
Sam. is allcpcd to have been pav-
inc attention 70 one Of Shacke!ford's
daughters which was Objectionable
+, S.ckeIrord II is also said that
ho had brokau nm hu~ev helonping
80 cb.or.lofora
r,m. wort ,o cb,cLIorord,s homo
c.,.d,, .rd ,r.o,. o,,rre, ,.,s
lo,, ,,,. uo ro.rrrod .oo, ri,b
,, ch,,.,,,ofori Iof, bor, 70
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-24
Wilma and Bielostok Expect
ed to Fall Into Hands
Of Germans
PETROGRAD is SAFE
Muscovites Say They Are Not Crush
ed-Will Be Rapid Increase in Pro-
duction of War Munitions

Petrograd, Aug. 24-Frank admis
sion that the important cities of Vii
ma and Bielostok will shortly fall into
the hands of the Germans, thus sevei'
ing the Petrograd- Poland railway, wa;
made by a high official of the wal
office today.
.>a.r forces, however. will retain swH
Trunk lines and various branches, SUI
ficient to withdraw our armies with
out danger of capture" said this otflc-
ial in an interview approved by the
government. "We do not believe that
Petrograd is in any danger from the
German armies. Ample forces have
been Concentrated and the necessary
measures have been taken to protec:'
the capital"
The war office, the official said. Civ
es full credit to German strategy fer
directing a campaign that will be re-
corded as one of the greatest often
sive movements in the worlds history.
He admitted that the Austro-Ger-
man successes in the east were due
to strategical superiority, rather than
to any preponderance in men on the
enemy's side. But the war office. he
said. is greatly cheered at the rapid
increase in the production of war
munitions and sees bright outlook
for the future.
"The idea that the Germans have
crushed our armies is ridiculous" he
said, with heat. "That is just what
the Germans have been unable to do.
They have pounded down forts and
forced us to retreat, but territory is
something that always can be regain
ed.
"The day is not far distant when
we will again assume the offensive
and push the Austro-Germans back
to their own borders. There is no con-
cealing the fact that our present dlf-
ficulties are due to errors we have
made in the past. But we. are firmly
confident that they will be followed
by a moment of complete triumph"
The war Office official urged the peo-
pie to repose the fullest confidence in
the success of the allied forces now
attacking the Dardanelles.
Though the progress of the allies
seems slow. the truth is that the most
intense warfare presently will be pro-
ceeding,' he said in conclusion. "The
results that will be finally manifest
ed will be enormous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-24

Abraham Ruef under fourteen year
years sentence for Offering a brlhe,
left San Quentin CAL, penitentiary
on parole yesterday, departing by
a side gate while photographers and
reporters stood about the main gate
in the rain. The former political
boss of San Francisco had served
four years and five months and fiji
teen days of his sentence. which hac
been cut by good behaviour to elgh'
wears and ten months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-24
DEATHS IN FLOOD.
Serious conditions in Akansas, MIS-
sOuri and Parts OF New YORK.
State.

Newport. Ark. Aug. z4-Ien per-
sons were drowned and the entire city
of Newport was flooded early yester-
day wher the big levee protecting the
town from White river broke just
above Newport.
Steamboats, are running over corn
and cotton fields rescuing farmers and
their families who are marooned. In"
river is still rising.
A causeway. over the lake, built a.
a cost of S25,OOO was washed away
in the flood and it is reported that
three negroes were caught IN the
path of the food when it struck the
causeway and were drowned.
Thousands of persons are homeless
in he White River bottoms near this
city. Damage to property IN this SEA
tion was estimated at SaOo.Oo0.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-24
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE

Is passenger Rambler Electric
Lights and Starter. ! non-skid tires
first class condition ........ S30o. oc
~ 1-5 passenger Marion, just over
hauled and in perfect condition $4,000
Several used Fords in perfect con
d;tion from 5000. 90 uT
FLETCHER-DEMAINE co.
81 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-24
UNITED STATES 0
TO ACT QUICKLY.
Germany Must Disavow
Sinking of Arabic or
Give Valid Excuse
LISTEN TO NO FARLEY
Report
President Wilson Awaiting Report
From Ambassador Page Before
Taking Any Definite Step.
Before

Washington. Aug. 24--Count VOL
Bernstorff, the German amaoassador
| who is at Cedarhurst, l.. |. today
J asked the United Stata: TO withhold
| Judgment on the sinking o. the white
! Star liner Arabic with the loss o.
two American lives un:i! the Unit
ed States has heard ali he facts III
the case.
The request came in the form Of
y telegram received at the Depart
ment of Safe shortly after noon to-
dav. and it was not made public and
officials declined to discuss it.
Washington Aug. 24-The gravity
with which the Administration re-
yards the sinking Of the White Star
Liner Arabic by a German subma-
,jne with the loss of two American
lives was indicated last night when
some definite information regarding
he Presidents attitude was obtained
from high official.
1t was stated that if Germany
attempts to defend the sinking OF
he Arabic, without offering good
reasons in extenuation, it is the
Administration present intention to
break off diplomatic relations, and
that this action will probably be Ia
ken within "a hours after the receipt
,f the German communication
In this connection it is significant
hat officials of the State Department
we're engaged all day yesterday IN
looking up precedents on the recall
IF ambassadors The State Depart
ment library was ransacked for hu-
:horities on the subject. In breaking
off diplomatic relations the course to
he followed would he for the United
States to withdraw Ambassador &C.
rard from Berlin and ask Germany
20 recall Ambassador Won Bernstortf.
1t is now generally believed in ofli-
.ial circles that only prompt disa-
vowal by Germany Of the sinking
IF the Arabic can avert a break be-
tween the two governments. The
view here however is that this would
not necessarily mean war ii is well
understood that President Wilson'S
opinion is that the breaking off OF
diplomatic relations need not pro-
yoke hostilities.
President Wilson issued this state
ment through his secretary:
'.As soon as all the facts are as
certained our course Of action will
he determined. >"
When Secretary Lansing was told
that rumor was current in financial
circles that Germany had offered
apologies for the sinking of the Ara
bic. he replied that no such word had
been received by this Government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-24
FORD FORD FORD

We have found it ad-
visabIe to change. the day Of
our Ford talks to every
Tuesday 7::30 to 9 p. m. COM
mencing tonight. Its free to
all automobile owners come.
RemischeI Auto Sales Go.
1T n. Fairfax st. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-24

George Elliott, Of CapesviIIe near
Norfolk. who married Miss G"'dIc
.Ioncs. daughter Of Policeman z. f..
Jones, last week disappeared the ''e%t
day. The police failed to find him an"
he did not return to his home in Cap
esvile. His wife ard ncr parcn''
thought he had met with foul play.
The missing bridegroom rode mp yes
terGav 20 the home Of his wife III an
automobile. He said he had hccn III
Salisbury. Nd. He said he "c"mc 70
himself" there and decided TO return
10 Norfolk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-24

St. Louis. Mo. Aug. 24-The coun
ty of St. Louis yesterday staggered
under the weight of second dlsas-
trous flood. Twelve lives were the toll
of the last escapade OF the overflow
ing rivers in this section. All were
'ost along the Meramac River, which
was out of its banks.
There were reported 100 other pei
sons missing, and fully 1000 families
were homeless as the result of las
with Lweny-four hours of steady
Hundreds of summer cottages that
had lined the river were swept away
and the occupants of the frail strn"-
lures escaped death by narrow mar
gins in scores of instances.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-24
CORONER'S VERDICT.


Marietta. Ga. Aug. "a At ll:4u
the coroncr'S jury imTriring INTO the
Iynchng Of hcn NJ. Franl; retired to
consider its verdict without having
heard any testimony concerning the
identity of any person connected with
tho affair.
The jury in three minutes rcsnrned
q verdict that Frank "camc t" his
death hy hanging at th" hands Of par
les unknown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-24

Mrs. Margaret 4. Farmer. Ia years
old wife of George W. Farmer, whose
home is mt Del Ray. Alexandria coun-
ay. died last night at the Alexandri;:
Hospita! following a short illness.
Her body WIS sent to Fredericksburg
today for intermcnt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-24

Saratoga Springs. n. Y. Aug. 81
With twenty-four hours of stadr
rain following a month of almost daily
rains, this section has suffered unprec-
edented damage. Farmers have lost
entire crops from flooded fields. Sar
atoga Lake is the highest it has been
at this time of the year in twenty
five years. Cottages occupied by sum
mer guests have had to be abandoned
on the shore, and many are several
feet under water. The lake road Is
under water in several sections.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-24

Ellenville, N. Y. Aug. 24--It was
estimated today that about $4,000
damage was done by the cloudburst
which visited the city Sunday. Two
houses were demolished and two 9TH
ers torn from their foundations when
the cloudburst caused the overflow
ing of Sandhurg Brook and the food
ing of Chapel street. in the eastern
section of the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-24
NOTICE TO. RED MEN

Important meet of Osceola Tribe.
No. l. Improved Order Red Men viii
he held Wednesday. August 25th at
s o'clock p. m. All members are
urgently requested to be present.
Business OF Importance. BY order
J. T.. Luckett. Sachem.
Charles Nagel. c. of r.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-24

Milford Chambers son Gf ba!t.
more and Ohio Railroad Engineer.
George Chambers. Of Martnisburg.
W. Va. was injured probably fatally
Sunday night at the intersection
near the latter place. The boy
climbed Il metal electric light pole
for u distance of 40 feet. stool upon
one of the iron arms and graspcd
another with his hands, completing u
circuit. He was hurled to the ground
suffering two fractures of each leg
and severe burns about he h"d%.
Ills death. is expected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-24
LOCAL BREVITIES

Funeral services for Mrs. Alice G..
Poss will take place this afternoon,
at 5 o'clock from her late nolrl-. ! t09
King street, and will be conducted by
the Rev. w. F. Watson, pastor nf
the First Baptist Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-24
NLNTH SHIP UNDER l.. s. FLAG
Dutch Steamer Owned by COmpan!
With German Backcr.

Washington. Aug 2d--Acting Sec.
rctary Sweet. Of the Department OF
Commerce, authorized the issuance Of
American registry yesterday to the
Dutch steamer Laura now at Rotte"-
dam.
The Laura is the ninth to he admit
ted Of y ships proposed for American
registry by the American TrahsatIan-
tic Company. headed by Richard e.
Wagner.
According to information at the
Department Of Commerce. the corpor-
alton owning the vessel was financed
by Hugo SHINES. d German capital
iSt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-24

Martha Myers, the woman who at
tackled Special Officer Allen who killeu
James Brooks who was resisting al
rest. was sent to Jail for six months
today by Justice Cation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-24

FOR SALE Highest point, G. Wash
ington park. facing King ST.. four
adjoining lots .............. Sooo
Eight room frame dwelling, mod
ern convenienceS, large side lot.
terms to suit ...... 50. 600
E. j.. FLEMING, ll9 s. Fairfax
Street. r.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-24

Edward Scardis aged four was Kill
led in Pittsburgh. Pa. Sunday while
watching baseball game when
struck over the heart by bat, said
70 have heen in the hands Of Charles
KIeber. aged 25.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-24

Funeral services for Michael Cree
gan were held this morning from 81.
Mary's Catholic Church and were con:
ductcd by the Rev. T.. f. Kelly. The
pall-bearers were John Mckenna. r.
MCGOWAN. r r. Quinn. William Dcs-
mond. Alfonzo lucas and Martin F.
Greene.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-24

OLD BOOKS WANTED:-LotS from
100 to 10000, Entire Libraries Pr.
ferred. Apply to Jas. c. LaPorte.
122 S. Royal St.. Alexandria, Va.
24-3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-24

This is to give notice that Certifi-
cate No. IS. for Two Shares Of Stock
of The Alexandria Water Company
standing in 'he name .; Anna n
Dempsey / rs 49, lost ~ r"i.!!ard.
ALFRED THOMSON, Executor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-24
NOTICE

l hereby give notice to the public
that I will not from this date be re.
sponsible for any debts contracted by
anyone other than myself.
Frank Wooster.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-24

Hard Shell Crabs, Devilcd Crabs.
and Crab Salad, in our own delicious
style. Jacob Brill, foot of King st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-24

PEACHES-Dr. Outcalt will have
choice peaches for sale all week.
l22 S. Washington, Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-24

William Il Nelson, q young white
man. charged with the Iarccncy of =
diamond ring valued at 500, was
turned over To the Washington a"-
lh"ritioS yesterday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-24

FOR SALE 100 Whit Leghorn
Hens-good layers. R. N. Rust,
2. +. D. No. 2 23-lW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-24
Miss Cora Dulrcy. is visiting
friends in IIyattsvillo. Nd.

Mr. and Mrs Afred {. Moss have
returned from 'h"ir wedding trip ard
visiting Mrs. Moss mnlhel on Semi
nary Hill
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-24

Showers tonight; Wednesday
partly cloudy; gentle to mode
rate southwest to west winds.
High tide, 7:31 a. m. and 1855
p. m.
Sun rose 5:22. Sun sets 6:t2
a n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-24

Nj. Vernon, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-24

24-wk
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-07-17
Hoho nlts Condnctor m Eye.

Conductor Corbett of the O.-W.
Washington division, is temporarily
disabled owing to an injury sustained
to one of his eyes when a hobo threw
rock at him. The assault occurred
several days ago near this city. The
man, neensed at losing a free ride,
picked up a rock and hurled it with
all his force at the conductor, II
struck his glasses, breaking them and
causing the fragments to cut his eye,
During his enforced lay-off, Conduc'
tor Jack Cherry, formerly of the mo.
tor, is taking his run
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-07-17
Hurt In Auto Accident.

John Banister came over from Wes-
ton Wednesday, swathed in bandages
as the result Of a broken shoulder,
received in an automobile accident re-
Gently. while coming down Weston
mountain, he using the reverse, when
the brakes gave way. He guided the
Ford out Of the road and running for
a short distance along the hillside,
the car toppled over, throwing the
occupants out Only Mr.. Banister
was seriously hurt One daughter was
severely bruised, the other daughter
and little son escaped with a shaking
up Athena Press
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-07-17
Petition for Parole,

A petition asking for the parole of
Lester Carlile, former Umatilla coun-
ty man, who was convicted of stat
utory crime and sentenced to the
penitentiary from Union county re-
Gently, is being circulated this week
at Weston. His former townspeople
are testifying to his good conduct
prior to this trouble. His wife has
started suit for divorce against him
in the local court.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-07-17
More Bootleggers plead Guilty.

F. P. Madison, Henry Rickard and
Henry Fish. bootleggers to Indians
arrested during the past few days, all
entered pleas of guilty before Justice
of the Peace Parkes this morning.
Madison and Rickard were each CIV
en- a 80 day sentence in the county
Jail and Fish was let off upon the
payment of $25 fine and costs.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-07-17

As the result of a fracas early in
the week, Athena has new marshal,
Henry Keen handing over the star
to Ernest Boynton. Frank Alger and
William Carsten assaulted Charles
Grant and Marshal Keen executed a
promise from them to appear in the
recorders office the following morn
ing. The town authorities requested
that he either place them under arrest
or turn over his star. He turned over
the star.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-07-17

Carl d. Shoemaker, the newly ap-
pointed state game warden, will ar
rive in Pendleton In the near future
and will try to meet all Of the local
sportsmen possible. Deputy Warden
Pruitt this morning received a letter
from him in which he states that
his present schedule called for him
to arrive in Pendleton from La
Grande sometime Tuesday, July q,
but that the schedule would possibly
be changed 80 that he would be here
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-07-17
Prof. CaIruth Here.

Prof. Frank D. Carruth, formerly
of the Pendleton high school, and for
the last few years principal of the
Waitsburg schools, was in the city
last evening on his way to Pilot Rock
where he will spend the balance of
the summer in manual labor. His
family is in Portland
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-07-17
smythe in Chicago.

Dan P. Smythe, attorney and
sheepman of this city who recently
underwent an operation at the Mayo
Bros. institute at Rochester, Mimi, is
now in Chicago and writes that he is
almost entirely recovered. He ex-
poets to return to Pendleton about
August l.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-07-17
Got Grain Samples.

f f. Cleaver, in charge Of col
lecting exhibits over the county for
the display at the Panama-Pacific
fair, and Secretary Cranston OF the
Commercial association, made a trip
out into the Helix, Fulton and Athena
sections yesterday in search of suit
able samples. They secured some
good barley but found much of the
wheat damaged to such extent as to
render it unsuitable for exhibition
purposes.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-07-17
Apropos Tint Battling Bee.

Remarks Col. Clark Wood in his
venerable journal, the Weston Lead
er: "a Pendleton mob compelled a
dirty citizen to take a bath, but we
are not going to be hypercritical
enough to say that the county seat
may have to augment its water sup
ply if this practice becomes general" 3"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-07-17
Another Tourist Party

Another one of the North Tourist
Companys parties from Georgia and
other southern states stopped off in
Pendleton for short time yesterday
afternoon en- route hack from Cali
fornia. There were 26, mostly wom-
en-, in the party.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-07-17

Miss Louise Burmester has arrived
back in Pendleton after a five weeks
visit in San Francisco. San Diego. Los
Angeles and other California points
Her sister, Mrs. Roy T. Bishop, who
accompanied her, stopped off in Sa-
lem and viii return next week.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-07-17
Small F1re Threatens.

When Charles Heard returned to
his home on Bush street last evening
he found the kitchen full of smoke
and discovered that the floor was
afire under his gas range. The fire
was extinguished with the garden
hose before it had done much dam
age.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-07-17
Newsy Notes OF Pendleton

the sunday or Monday preceding. AS
soon as he hears definitely of the
time of the warden's arrival, Deputy
Pruitt will arrange for meeting of
sportsmen.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-07-17

William Campbell and Terry Nc
Donald two Indian boys who ran
away from Lapwai, Idaho, were pick
ed up here by the police this morn
ing upon instructions from the au-
thorities at Lapwai and will be re-
turned there.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-07-17

BARRIERS u Play Tigers.
A ball game between the Pendleton
Colored Tigers and team picked
from the BARRIERS Of the city, has
been scheduled for tomorrow after
noon at Roundup Park The game
WIN begin at 1880
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-07-17
IocnI Cnnnle NInrrIesl

A marriage license was issued th'sI
morning to Oscar F. Mum OF Pom.
dleton. 26, and Elsie White of Pen.
dleton, So The couple were married
Immediately afterward by County
Judge Marsh.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-07-17
win occupy Pulpit.

DR.. w S, Holt of Philadelphia will
occupy the pulpit at the Presbyterian
church tomorrow forenoon. In the
evening the Preshyterians will join
in the union meeting at the Christian
church.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-07-17
Fair Meeting Postponed.

Fair Meeting Postponed
The meeting Of the new fair board,
called in Pendleton for today. has been
indefinitely postponed owing to the
absence of Supt. l. E. Young who is
in Salem,