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Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1915-10-15

A runaway team caused the death
Of Lupke Schultz, a farmer of near
Alexander. He was driving manure
spreader and fell in such way that
the machine passed over his body. He
leaves his wife and five children.
The history and progress Of the
movement for woman suffrage was
discussed in one Of the best lectures
on the subject delivered by Mrs. Frank
w. Dodson at Jefferson at the first an
nual meeting Of the Woman's club.
Miss Flora Dunlap of Des Moines.
president Of the Iowa Equal Suffrage
association, and Clifford Thorne. Iowa
state railroad commissioner. will be
two prominent speakers on the Civic
Leagues program Of Keokuk this
year.
The mine workers of Iowa have pur-
chased the building formerly used as
the Drake university medical school
Is q hospital for sick and injured
miners and also as headquarters for
safety first teams. The building cost
$4,000.
The first double golden wedding
ever celebrated in western Iowa was
held at Council Bluffs. Lieut.. d. Ora
ham. commander Of the Abe Lincoln
G. A. r. and John H. Ward and their
wives jointly celebrated their golden
wedding at the G. A. r. hall.
DR.. Clara Whitmore, for the last
no,,v nc hr,saA Vnhvo{nion Ct
Johns hospital at Sioux City has left
for Shanghai, China. to enter the
Margaret Williams hospital. DR.. Whit
more will have charge Of the depart
ment Of surgery and gynecology.
James ]. Hill has been asked to use
his influence to raise the quarantine
against Iowa and other Mississippi
valley live stock at the Panama-Amer-
ican exposition. Iowa dealers declare
the quarantine was placed in order
to keep middle western live stock from
capturing prizes.
John O'Connor, farmer residing
near Mount Pleasant. met death near
his home when an auto, which he was
driving and in which two other men
were riding, turned turtle near a
bridge, pinning him beneath in the
water. Death was due to drowning.
The other men escaped.
Regainine consciousness in q hos
pital at Fort Madison, Engineer c. B.
Warner, Santa Fe employee, declared
he knew nothing of the accident in
which bridge girder struck him and
pulled him out of the cab Of his
engine. A scalp wound, physicians
say, is the only injury.
Unknown persons placed several
sticks of dynamite in the dixie at
Green Island, six miles south Of Bel
levue. A terrific explosion resulted,
shaking all the buildings Of that place.
The detonation could be heard sew
eral miles away. The damage to the
dixie was soon repaired.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1915-10-15
Up.to-d date Jewelry Store.

w. O. Swenson, Cresco's Leading
and Up-to-date Jeweler, has just fin
ished a complete remodeling of his
store, also adding new fixtures and
many new attractions becoming "a
modern, up-to-date place of its kind,
thus making it one of the most beauti-
full and attractive jewelry and gift
stores to be found anywhere in the
country, and a line of merchandise, in
quality, assortment and novelty, that
cannot be equalled. 1t will pay you to
call and look over his various attrac-
lions and bargains. 8-t1
Ford for Sale. AHERN BROS.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1915-10-15

Charles Evans, Jr., the western golf
champion, covered the course ct s
Byrnes park at Waterloo in "a, two
strokes under par, establishing .
course record. With Burr Lichty, the
star Of the Prospect Golf club. Evans
defeated Walter Clark, Omaha profess
sional, and Carl Deyel Of the Riverside I.
club Of Chicago by q margin OF two
Grover M. Neeze. assistant United I.
States attorney for the northern dis,
trict Of Iowa under United States At-.s,,
torney Frank O'Connor Of New Hampssss.::
ton, has announced his resignation:
Seth Thomas Of Fort Dodge, . mem:
Der Of the law firm of Healy u
Thomas. a former candidate for SUE
preme Judge. has been appointed t0s
fill the vacancy. III ,ss -:
Mrs. ]. H. Wacker met with q very
unfortunate accident at her home inSs
North Wilton. While walking in the.
rear Of the residence. Mrs. Wacker
slipped and fell on the sidewalk, causss.a
ing lateral dislocation Of the knee.
cap Of shout two inches. One Of the !,
bones Of the knee point was also ifrac-s {
tured. The injuries were such that
an operation was found necessary and
was performed. -
At the state convention Of the W. c.
T. U. held in Iowa City. Mrs. Ida b.,
Wise Smith Of Cedar Rapids waa
elected president; Mrs. Eta B. Hur.sa
ford Of Indianola vice-president, ana
the other officers were reelected a.
follows: Corresponding secretary
Mrs. L. D. Carhart Of Marion; record
ing secretary, Mrs. Carrie Ballinger
Of Council Bluffs; treasurer, Mrs. Luz
Gle W. Shardle Of Shenandoah.
Rev. Felix Pickworth, who has been
visiting his son, F. F. Pickworth. Of
Vinton, for a few weeks, has left for
Davenport. where he will take up the
duties Of chaplain at st. Catherine. |.
school, one of the leading Episcopal
schools Of the state. He served many
years as chaplain at the penitentiary
and reformatory at Anamosa. Last
winter the legislature passed . law
doing away with . regular chaplain
and he retired.
The Walnut Grove farm in Orange
township west Of Waterloo about six
miles, was sold to Ernest Krell and J.
Gonnerman, Of Dysart, at 500 per
acre. The farm is q good one fairly
we'll improved, and will be occupied
by Mr.. Krell next March. It is located
in the famous German Baptist dis
trict, where fine $4,000 church was
erected several years ago. and one OF
tho finest township schools is under
construction to cost nearly $60.0oo.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1915-10-15

Call and look over our beautiful,
new and best selected lines of ivory
and Jade toilet articles, leather goods,
fine hair ornaments, splendid assert
ment of baskets of all kinds and many
other novelties. Swenson's Jewelry
and Gift Store. 8tf
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-31

tributabie 10 tho explosion Of the am
munltion shipment caused by a torpedo.
The Lusitania's passengers would other
wise, in all human probability, have been
saved.
The Imperial Government considers the
aforementioned facts important enough
to recommend them to the attentive ex-
animation OF the American Government.
FINAL DECISION WITHHELD.
THE Imperial Government, while with
holding It's final decision on the demands
advanced In connection with the sinking
Of the Lusitania until receipt OF an an
swer from the American Government,
feels impeled, in conclusion, to recall
here and now that 1t took cognizance
with satisfaction Of the medlatory pro-
posals submitted by the United states
Government TO Berlin and London as
basis for a modus vlvendi for conducting
the maritime warfare between Germany
and Great Britain.
The Imperial Government, by it's readi-
ness to enter upon a discussion OF these
proposals. then demonstrated It's good
intentions in ample fashion. The realiza.
tion OF these proposals was defeated, as
is we'll known, by the decllnatory attituds
of the British Government.
THE undersigned takes occasion, etc.
"JAGoW."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-31
U. s. MUST SPEAK IN PLATyER
TERMS, SAYS CAPITAL ppre.

WASHINGTON. May 81. = Germ.
failure to measure the depth Of Ams,,'.'
feeling over the Lusitanla case" s.,s
Washington Post editoriaiiy todAv o.ss y.
cause profound disappointment ana
essiness in the United States.
need not be denied that the fstm..
Germany's military government 10 49,
antee tbs safety Of American lives :,
arouses keen apprehension of futu,s 4.
penings that may lead to war"
"subterfugs and evasion" said IN. ~.
aid, ARE accentuated In every line =, 4,
German reply. - fit is M, A.. ~
tention OF this Government: 10 he
to a long-drawn-out parley the fac, u AM.
be conveyed to Germany in nlsisM
terms" P'Aner
"Germany's reply TO our note - ~.
the Washington Times, does MOI wv wv
that America will speedily ma It.sis sa n
war with Germany. WIZ
present Administration 1t (the An,s,,..s .ae
note) meant the widest scope for aIs",'nn
sion, reasoning and diplomatic hsndIss-
with the purpose Of exhaustlnr sv...
known means to avoid a break with .g ~.
many to avoid war" 'V''
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TEXT OF NOTE DEFERS
GERMANY'S FINAL DECISION
BERLIN. MAY q

BERLIN, May 81.
Germany defers direct answer to the
questions raised by President Wilson in
his protest against its methods of sub
marine warfare in the so-called ''war
zone" pending further exchange Of
views and says that Germany desires
to establish whether the Lustanla was
dcrenseless merchant ship or was being
used for the transportation of war muRi
tions and soldiers, on which unsuspect-
ing passengers were permitted TO take
passage to safeguard the war materials
The American representations regard
ing the torpedoing of the British steam
ship Falaba, in which an American Citi
zen lost his life, are answered with the
statement that it was intended to offer
ample time for the passengers and crew
to leave the ship. The action OF the
captain in attempting to escape. however,
necessitated more summary action.
The passages in the American note
concerning n possible dsavowal by Ger
many Of intent to sink the Lustania and
to a disconunuance of her present prac-
tices of submarine warfare are not men
toned specially in the reply. The note
states that, pending the reply of the
American Government to the German as
sumptions of fact regarding the real
character of the Lusitania and her cargo,
demands contained in the American COM
munication. These assumptions OF fact
The Lusitania was built as m auxiliary
cruisers, subsidized and carried the navy
lists as such. She carried, according to
German information, two guns mounted
and concealed below decks.
British steamships sailing from New
York, according to information received
from passengers and other sources, re-
peatedly carried soldiers, artillery, war
supplies and contraband to England, the
LusItania on this trip carrying specifically
54OO cases of ammunition, in addition TO
other war supplies and Canadian troops
en- route to the front.
Reference Is here made to the fact that
carrying explosives on passenger steam
ships is contrary to American law.
The reply expresses regret for the "un-
intentional attacks on the American
steamships Gulhight and Cushing, and
offers to give compensation in any cases
in which Germany is found to be in the
wrong. Germany suggests that cases in
dispute be referred TO The Hague for a
decision,
Finally, the American medlatory pro-
posals designed to end submarine war
fare and the throttling of food supplies
and other conditional contra band for Ger
many are recalled. The Government ex-
presses the desire to know what steps, II
any nave peeH taken 10 induce Great
Britain to embark on negotiations to this
end, and after Germany indicated her
Willingness TO discuss settlement on this
general basis.
TEXT OF THE REPLY.
The text Of the German note as made
public today follows:
THE undersigned has the honor 10 sub
NIT to Ambassador Gerard the following
answer to the communication of May l5
regarding the injury 70 American inter-
ests through German submarine warfare.
The Imperial Government has sub
Jected the communication OF the Amer
lean Government 10 a thorough inyesti-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-31

cially trained in serving guns The LUST
tsnla, too, according to information re-
ceived here. undoubtedly had cannon
aboard which were mounted and con-
cealed below decks
THE Imperial Government further has
the honor to direct the particular atten-
tlon or the American Government to thu
fact that the British = Admiralty In a con.
1dential instruction issued in February,
1915, recommended its mercantile shipping
not only TO seek protection under neutral
flags and distinguishing marks but also,
while thus disguised to attack German
submarines by rammlng. As a speclal in.
citation to merchantmen TO destroy sub
marines the British Government also Of
fered high prizes and has already paid
such rewards.
"The Imperial Government in view of
these facts Individually known to IL, is
unable to regard British merchantmen in
the zone of naval operations specified by
the Admiralty staff of the German navy
as 'undefended' German commanders
consequently are no longer able to OBJ
serve the customary regulations of the
prize law. which they before always fol-
lowed.
TROOPS AND WAR MATERIAL
Finally the Imperial Government
must point out particularly that the
LusItania on its last trip. as on earlier
occasions, carried Canadian troops and
war material, including no less than 800
cases OF ammunition intended for the
destruction of the brave German soldiers
who are fulfilling their duty with self
sacrifice and devotion in the Father
lands service!
THE German Government believes
that it was acting in justified self-de-
la -a,1Ff Ff,,Er ,,.ts 1.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-31
GERMANS EvADE REAL ISSUE,
NEW YORK PAPERS DECLARE

NEW YORK, May 81.
Germanys reply to President Wilson'S
note OF protest against submarine war
fare evades the real issue, particularly in
tho case of the Lusitania, according to
the view expressed by New York rewspa-
pers today. That the German reply has
not developed any progress toward sat
isfactory agreement is the general opin-
ion. Extracts from editorials follow:
WoRLD.-The German note, in re-
sponse TO the American protest against
does not meet the issue. 1t is worse than
evaslve. 1t is inslnoere. even pettifogging.
Berlin does not answer the Presidents
questions. 1t ignores his appeal for
redress
HBRALD--In terms the meaning of
which Is not beclouded by the accompany
ing mass of quibble Germany takes sharp
issue with the United States, and reaf-
firms and renews It's credentials to subma-
rlne commanders to continue their ruth
less slaughter Of noncombatants travelling
upon the high seas.
TRIBUNE Germany answer to our
Governments protest against the slaugh-
ter of its citizens, peacefully and lawfully
going about their business on the high
seas, will not satisfy American opinion
1t is likely to innnme feeling here instead
of modcrating it, The murder of our citI-
zens must stop.
PRESS.-Berlin's answer to President
Wilson'S note is friendly, gracious and
unsatisfactory. Presidet Wilson'S re-
jolnder TO Berlin, therefore, must be very
quick and sharp-that the Berlin Foreign
Office does not read our laws any better
than the Won Tirpitz Admiralty observes
the laws of God.
TGMES.-The German reply Is not re-
sponsive to our demand. 1t does not pro-
mote that "clear and full understanding"
as to n grave situation which President
Wilson in his declared to be desirable.
Tho manner in which Berlin receives our
representations in regard to the sinking
of the Lusltania cannot fail to create a
most disagreeable impression in this
country, which the notes outward form
of courtesy will not remove.
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COUNTER PROPOSALS AND EVASIONS
FORMULATED IN GERIfANY'S REPLY

attacking ships guilty of
hostile
Regrets and indemnity promised phsrs neutral ship not itself
a fault, damaged.
Attacks Gutfieht Cushing
territorial, the being rsdy nvsstsdtsd.
Of Of
Lustara.
to svaded
by Kaiser's Government
Direct promise to abandon submarine warfare is avoided
such "ssfdefense"
being
and dnooft "undefsnded msr
Aecuss 10
Of
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-31
GERMANY SEEKS TO GAIN
TINE. SAYS BRITISH PRESS

LONDON, May 3l-The British evening
papers today unanimously predicted that
the United States would express its dis
satisfaction with what they called the
'evasiveness" of the German reply.
They declared that Germany lodges the
main issue by refusing to answer the de-
mand that she cease torpedoing pas
senger-carrying vessels. The Pail Mall
Gazette ridiculed the German claim that
the Lusitania was an armorcd ship car
rying Canadian soldiers and added:
"If the slaughter of the Lusltania's pas
sengers is defended by the assertion that
she was carrying ammunition to England,
we wonder what excuse Germany will Of
fer for the attempt to torpedo the liner
Megantc Sunday, while she was out
wardhound for Montreal?"
The Westminster Gazette said the Ger
man reply was precisely what was ex-
pected."
1T merely seeks to gain time" said
the Gazette. Almost daily since the
American note was forwarded the Ger
mans nave given the most practical evil
denee that they dc not intend to discon-
tinue summarizing"
The Birmingham Post, leading Con-
servative newspaper, declared II believes
President Wilson will regard the reply
as mere temporizing and as tantamount
to refusal" and that "the people of the
Sili'eu otateS VIII support MN IN any
action he may take"
The text arrived too late for general
comment by the morning papers
The Daily Chronicle said the United
States would have no difficulty disprov-
Ing the German claim that the I.usitania
was an armed cruiser
IF President Wilson accedes to the de-
mand for more delay we imagine 1t will
be on condition Germany stops subma-
rining in the INTERIM" added the
Chronicle.
America is offered the prospect of a
prolonged controversy, but there is no
disavowal of what has been done and no
change OF mind or policy" said the Man
chester Guardian. THE submarine war
continues as before and American ships
and subjects may take the same risk. We
shall be most surprised If America is sat
islled at so complete an evasion of her
demands"
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yet been agreed upon. The German note
is only a step in the proceedings to es-
tablish grounds upon which final adj
justment can be made"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-31
TWO GOVERNMENTS
MUST AGREE ON FACTS,
Won JAGOW DECLARES
German Foreign Secretary
Reviews Reply to Presi-
dent Wilson's Note.
Hopes U. S. Will Accept
Teuton Viewpoint.

BERLIN May 81.
Germany and the United states must
establish a common basis Of fact before
entering upon discussion Of the is
sues involved In the cases of the Lust
tania and other ships attacked by Ger
man submarines This was the declara-
tion made by Gottlleb Won Jagow, the
Imperial Foreign Secretary, in a state
ment reviewing Berlin's answer to Presi-
dent Wilson'S note.
"The issues involved" said Doctor Won
Jsgow, "are Of such Importance and the
views in regard to the Lusitania show
such variance that the German Govern
ment believed It essential TO attempt to
establish common basis of fact before
entering into a discussion of the issues
involved
1--WE hope and trust that the American
Government will take the same view OF
the case and let us know in what points
the understanding of the facts differ from
the German viewpoint as set forth in the
note and on what points they agree, be-
fore looking for a direct answer to their
communication.
THE American. note, Of course, leaves
the way open for a preliminary discus
sion of the situation, as suggested in
the German note. ! hope that such
common basis of fact once established,
may serve as the groundwork for further
conversations"
The Minister was unwilling to give
more definite outline to or to comment on
the suggestion that an arrangement
might be reached on basis of an inspec-
tion and certihcation by the American
Government of passenger ships not car
rying war cargoes, pointing out that he
did not feel entitled to anticipate, as the
other departments of the Government
must be heard before suggestions could
be definitely taken up or discussed.
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Observations at Philadelphia
On the PACIFIC Coast
Almanac of the Day

san Francisco ,... Weather. clear, Temp, SO
sa- Diego .,..,.., Weather, cloudy Temp. 62
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-31
NOTE FRIENDLY, SAYS TOWER
Ex-Ambassador Declares German Re-
ply "OnlV One Step"

ply "Only One STEP"
Relations between the United States
and Germany have not become less
friendly by reason of the character of
the German Governments reply to the
protests of the United states against the
torpedoing of the Lusitania and the Gulf
light and Falaba incidents, in tho opinion
of Charlemagne Tower, former Ambassa-
dor to Germany Mr. Tower regards the
German note as a friendly document re-
spectfully drawn.
There ls nothing in the note nor in the
situation as affected by tho note" said
Mr. Towe. "that could be construed as
n change toward less friendly relations
between the United States and Germany
The tone of the reply is friendly and
polite. When the Government of the
United States made the representations to
which Germany replied yesterday, ] pre-
dicted that the document would be given
due and respectful consideration That,
1t is clear. has been done.
However, no opinion at this time can
demand attention, because the situation
Is still ndetermnate The facts upon
which both governments will base their
final understanding of the case have not
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strength, fairness, righteousness and
Justice. from which no force that is
human can ever topple 1t. Here Is
another point many Of you forget.
There are tens Of thousands of wom-
en- Of voting age who have no homes
and who never can by any possibility
have homes, so their visit to the bal.
lot box would not break up any
household, or cause man to wait
ten minutes for his dinner.
There are thousands more women
who have been deserted by their
brave. noble, male husbands. These
women have to do the hardest kind
of work and few Of them.are able 20
|set aside anything for old age. They
can't influence their husbands to vote
right for the interest OF the homo
and TO agitate for laws that will pro-
tect women at their work, because
they have no husbands and nofone to
|intercede for them. It's wife desert
ing husbands, drink and poverty tha-
break up homes and not woman
suffrage. Do you get that? AS far
as these or any other women are con-
lcerned, there might as we'll be no
government at all for they are class
ed as Indians. idiots. children and
felons. A predatory cat or a prow!-
ing dog has as much say in the gov
eminent of the country as a woman.
the mother of the race, has and of
the future generation. The govern
lihent, however, taxes women heavily.
l believe the woman of Toledo, o..