davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-09

Tax Levies.
The town of Stamford has voted a
tax of IL mills.
The borough of Shelton has voted a
tax of three and one-haIf mills, MAX
ing the total for the year of four and
one-half mills
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-16
TONE IS
SHOWN ON MART
Confusion of Last Few Days
is Absent and Prices
Start Climbing.
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NEW YORK. Dec 16.-The con-
fusion and Generalization Of the
last few days was absent this morn
ing and the tone at the opening was
firm. with the trading active and
brisk.
Advances running from fractions
10 seven points were recorded
throughout the list Large buying
orders appeared and the liquidation
which permeated the market
throughout the week appeared TO be
over
The largest gains were scored 10y
the "war stocks" and industrials
There was a large crowd i'm United
States Steel common which opened
with sales OF $4,000 shares from III
TO 1l4la against 1925 at the close
yesterday Lackawanna Steel adj
yanced from SO 10 91ia. Republic
Iron from 20 TO 81; American Loco
motive ga 10 50. Baldin pa TO "a
and good gains were noted in many
other stocks i'm this group
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-16
GET NEWS Ar FRONT

WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES
IN FRANCE, Dec. Is, via London.
Dec. 16.-Germany's proposal to
enter into peace negotiations create
only mild interest among the Off
GERS and soldiers of the British
armies in France The gist OF the
proposal was picked up by wireless
and forwarded 70 the various army
and corps headquarters. from which
the news slowly radiated TO all parts
Cf the line.
Most of the officers with whom
the correspondent had talked ex-
pressed the belief that the proposal
was merely "a diplomatic diversion
following Germany's successes in
Roumania. and intended TO magnify
these successes into a vital phase OF
the war. It was expected that En-
peror's Williams manifesto TO his
troops might lead TO "a demonstra-
ton in their front line trenches. but
british officers say they have seen
10 demonstrations anywhere. Al
one stage OF the war the Germans
used 10 hoist variously worded sign
boards from the trenches when
events of importance happened.
There has been no such demonstra-
ton regarding the peace proposal
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-16
MAN WITH 1918 WAS
ROBBED AT MISSION
Rev. Edwin l.. Harvey j. Expected
To- Surrender to Police
Today.
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CHICAGO. Dec. 16.-luto a little
mission here "a noudescript stranger
wandered one cold night i'm 1903 and
obtained a nights lodging The next
day Dc was found dead. Books in
his pocket revealed that he was An
drew Zuromski and he had $6,1S4
ON deposit i'm "a local bank His
home was i'm Jersey City.
Rev Edwin l. Harvey. one of the
mission aides. was expected to sur
render today ON an indictment
cEarsing him with retaining an but
$500 Of the money. one thousand
dollars is said Co have been taken 20
the widow hy Edward De Right.
another attache of the mission. who
il said % have confessed that ne
kept $500. His story. told 90 an at
torncy, lad Co the case being investi-
stated by grand jury. The widow
of ZuromsN has been notified
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-16
PAPERS ATTACK
BRITISH CENSOR

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LONDON. Dec. 16.-That the
British censor is garbling the news
until it gives inaccurate and mis-
leading impressions in the United
States was the charge made today
by the London Times. the most pow
erful newspaper in the British isles
and one of the most influential press
organs in the world.
The Times declares that several
important statements, notably the
speeches of Chancellor Won Beth
mann-Hollweg Of Germany. and
Chancellor a. Bonar Law of Eng
land. were transmitted in such frag-
mentary form as 10 convey an en-
tirely wrong impression i'm neutral
countries
Regarding the important vote Of
credit speech of Mr.. Law the Times
charges that the censor allowed
only fragmentary and isolated sem
fences to reach the United States.
thus creating "a deplOrable impress
sion" i'm the United States.
The Times adds that in many
cases misleading versions OF state
ments by members OF the AsqUith
government were allowed by the
censor to reach Holland.
The intimatiOn conveyed uy the
Times was that il was the action or
the censor Ina suppressing facts that
led TO the break Jon the American
stock market.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-16
PR0GRESSIVES TO
STICK To PARTY
Only Those Who Remained
Will Have Voice in the
Reorganization.

NEW YORK. Dec. 16.-"Reincar-
nation Of the progressive party with
a new sense of party Intelligence, 80
based upon the new liberal spirit,
was agreed upon at a conference Of
prominent progressives from several
states held here Friday.
Funds were subscribed TO open a
national progressive headquarters in
this city until the national conven-
ton meets in St Louis. Permission
for those leading progressives who
have made party mistakes" TO re-
enter the party. was discussed but
no action vas taken.
ASSURE noes also were given TO
those who seemed to fear that the
"reactionary group of prOgressives'
might gain control Of the st. Louis
convention. that only those known
20 be loyal and true prOgressives
who had refused 70 go over 10 the
republicans or democrats would
have a voice in organizing the new
party.
The conference, which was called
by Matthew Hale OF Boston, nation
al vice chairman of the progressive
party. lasted three hours Mr.. Hale
was authorized 70 select a commit
tee TO plan for the national cOnven-
ton some time around Washing
tons birthday. Its members will
be announced later.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-16
CHICAGO FACING
A COAL FAMINE
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CHICAGO. Dec. 16. ~ Chicago,
caught in the grip of zero weather,
today is facing a coal famine
with what little is on hand
selling at almost prohibitive prices.
Manufacturers are buying all they
can regardless of price, and as a
result anthracite is being quoted at
$1,000 a ton, and soft coal at $3.50.
with none 70 be had except here and
there.
The supply. dealers said. is 1,00O,-
GOO tons short Of normal The sup
ply on hand is expected 70 be suffic-
lent for from five TO six days, but
no relief can be seen before two or
three weeks. Dealers are supplying
their contract purchasers with from
so TO go per cent of their contract
amounts in order TO aid the small
buyer.
The shortage of freight cars
which was blamed for lack of coal
is said TO have been only slightly re-
Heved by a state utilities commission
order raising the rates of demur-
rage
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-16
Stroke is Accepted As Con-
elusive Proof That Agrees
SiVe Offensive Will be
Future Policy.
SOLDIERS AT FRONT
HEAR OF PEACE MOVE
Most of the Officers Hold That
Proposal is Merely a Dip
IOmatiC Diversion.
of Germany'S.
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PARIS, Dec. 16.-The powerful
stroke OF the French on the Verdun
front. by which German positions
over six-mile front were pene-
trated TO a depth of nearly two miles
was accepted today as conclusive
proof that the policy of the new
commander-in-chie Gen. Nivelle.
Will be one of the most aggressive
cffense.
Capturing the villages of Vacher-
awhile and LOuvemOnt, the fortified
farm Of Cham brettes and the Hard
aumOnt redoubt places the German
positions on the western side of the
Meuse in danger. as the French can
now put them under a cross fire
with their heavy artillery.
Fighting as violent as that which
marked the earlier stages of the
Verdun battle ragged east of the
Mouse all day Friday and last night.
Using their heavy artillery. the
Germans bombarded the newly won
positions of the French in prepara-
ton for counter attacks.
That the Germans were taken by
surprise by the French offensive is
shown by the large number of pris-
oners captured. It Is estimated that
more than 1900 Germans prisoners.
including 200 officers, are in French
sands
As the Germans fell back toward
Champneuville and Beaumont. the
French set 10 work consolidating
their new positions and the work
vas carried on during the night, de-
spite the heavy bOmbardment of the
Germans
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-16
Strike is Ended
After IA Months
InternatIonlI - - .

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WILK ESBARRE. Pa. Dec. t.
The strike on the lines of the Wilkes
barre railway that has been waged
~ q cost OF S5.000.000 during the
past Il months. was officially de-
clared of today The strikers uuan-
imously agreed 10 accept peace Of
fer prepared hy the United Mine
Workers Of America. The company
reinstated 1870 of the 500 strikers
today The rest are 20 be given em-
ployment as soon as possible The
men viii get a Hat rate after Jan.
7. giving them 25 cents per hour FOR
the FIRST year: 26 p cents for the Sec
ond year men; 2S cents for the third
year men. Seniority rules are 90 be
restored as soon As Dossibla-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-16
TOO MUCH COMEDY:
CHAPLIN'S N HOSPTT Al.

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Los ANGELES. Calf. Dec. 16.
Charlie Chaplin is in a hospital
today The million dollar movie
comedian is suffering from LAGER
atoms OF the nose and a deep cut
IN his forehead. i'm addition TO d
shaking up. as a result OF putting
too much realism into one of his
scenes.
Chaplin was euactinE the part
Of a policeman struggling with a
bully he was % vauquish the
bully by breaking off q lamp post
after the base had been lo0sened
for the ac- But something went
WRONG Chaplin saized the lamp
post and gave tug and down
Hr went 0Ith the post on top of
him.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-16
REAT BRIT AIM TO DECIDE REPLY TO PEACE PROPOSAL
Fires In Iron
Works Started
By Explosions

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Los ANGELES, Calf. Dec. 16.-
Following two explosions the
Llewellyn Iron works was practical
ly destroyed by fire here early today,
and the Lacy Mfg co. was seriously
damaged, a few hours after David
Captain, charged with completely in
the Times dynamiung six years ago.
was found guilty OF manslaughter.
The loss is estimated at about
100000. Forty woTkmen in the
plant all escaped without injury.
Llewellyn Iron works. where the
two explosions took place, was dam
aged on Christmas eve six years ago
by bomb planted by Ortie Nc
Manigal. confessed dynamiter. The
police believe the present fire to
have been incendiary
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-16
SPENDS HONEYMOON
AS FLOOR WALKER
Kansas City Millionaire Disinhcrit,
son Because OF We'd
ding.
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HARTFORD. Conn. Dec 1b.-
walton p. smith. - years old. son
OF Kansas City millionaire ii,
spending - honeymoon here as
noor walker IN local department.
store. Young smith, q freshman ina
Yale. eioped some weeks ago with
Miss Frances Parker. daughter of "a
prominent Connecticut insurance
man. and as C. result OF his uedd:ng.
DO Is said his father has disinherited
him.
Young smiths identity became
known today when DE was in police
court In connection with an auto
mobile ordinance violation
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-16
KILL CATTLE THIEVES
Battle il staged in Mountains of
Arkansas.

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HOT SPRINGS. Ark Dec. 16.-
Two of three men discovered steal
ing cattle In Garland county Thurs
day and pursued into the noun
tains. have been killed by "a sherin's
posse and the third captured, ac-
cording 10 word received here to-
Oay. The dead men have been iden-
titled as Hamp shark. p years old
and George Bailey 25 years old
The prisoner Is David Short, IS
years old The gang is said 20 have
terrorized farmers for months by
their deDredations.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-16
NO BLUNT Refusal.

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WASHINGTON. Dec. ia blunt
refusal bv the entente allies win not
meet the Acknowledgement turkish
offer 10 discuss peace
Information 10 this effect from
thoroughly reliable sources abroad
has reached officials here Despite
the action of the Russian duma En-
voting unanimously against effort 90
conclude a peace now. in admins
tration circles here today there was
optimistic belief that the Teutonie
offer VIII be- considered carefully by
the Russian foreign office rs vel a.
the other Governments OF the en-
teute
The indications from Petrograd
that Russia WAS set against "a peace
az this time is not entirely discour-
aging 20 the Representative Of The
central powers Dr. was stated here
TO-DAY When the peace offer was
made it aas pointed out 10 was not
expected that IT. would Doe accepted
now but that 70 would boz thoroughly
considered and later. probably in
the spring. would receive even more
earnest consideration
The decision OF the president 20
refrain ar this time from ac-
compauyinr the Teutonic peace dis
cussion offer with "a note from this
government urging favorable action.
was m1de because ~ the uncertain
temper ~ tho recipients " the
Communication IT, w. stated today
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-16

International News Service.
LONDON. Dec. 16.-The action by
the Russian duma in voting unan-'
imously against accepting Ger
many's peace proposals. created
profound impression here today.
The news came just az the time
when the French launched their
new and successful offensive OF the
Verdun front and these two de-
velopmeuts are expected 20 have a
far-reaching influence on the treat
ment Of the German peace proposals
by England and her allies
The newspapers comment at
length upon the speech Of Arthur
Henderson before the steel SHELTERS
association last night when he said
They Cthe peace proposals. must
be examined with the greatest pos
sible care The people OF this cOun-
try are prepared 20 accept peace
today as in August. 1914. provided
that peace is both inst and perm
anent Indemnity for the past Is
not enough unless we are guaran-
teed for the future. and guarantees
for The future are not enough with
. ont reparatOn for an Belgium
France. Serbia and Poland have suf-
fered II Germany present over
lures are only preteuse. and IL f.
is shown she Dis merely arranging an
armistice - obtain breathing space
which VIII furnish her with oppor-
tuaity 20 lay fresh plans Of agrees
sion. then. ] say. whatever may 10
, the temptation to the people 81
these islands. we must set our faces
ike the steel you work upon against
her proposals"
Mr.. Henderson is member or
the war council and a member Or
the cabinet without d portfolio
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-16
Expect Verdict
In Trial Today

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FERU. Ind. Dec "a verdict
was expected late today in the case
OF Ellis Wood. young farmer.
charged with the murder Of Walter
Collins. a high school boy and al-
legged rival for the affections OF
Luella Foreman. 1s-year-old school
girl The long deIoeratiou ~ the
jury was taken as an Indication of
disagreement
The prosecution claimed that
Wood took Collins in has automobile
90 alonely spot near Young America
and killed him
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-16
RUSSIANS RETREAT.

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BERLIN. via Sayville wireless.
Dec. l6.-Russian troops i'm northern
Dobrudja are in retreat. pursued by
the German allies, the war Office re-
ported today in d statement on Rou-
maniau operations
Two thousand additional Russo
Roumanian prisoners have been
captured
All the way across ROumaniau the
advance OF the German. Austro-
Hungarian. Bulgarian and Turkish
troops continues. the statement says
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-16
BUSINESS SECTION BURNS
Several Persons Injured by Falling
Walls at ShamOl<in. Pa.
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SHAMOKIN, Pa. Dec. 16. - Fire,
which ragged all night practically un-
checked. destroyed a large part of
the business section of Shamokin
today Shortly before day light this
morning firemen succeeded in get
ting the flames under control al
though handicapped by high winds
and frozen water plugs
Several persons were injured oy
falling walls and scores are suffer
Ing from exposure The three upper
floors of one building held 60 fam
lies. all of whom were driven %
the street i'm their night clothing
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-16
GREECE ACCEPTS.
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PARIS. Dec. IS. - The Peut
Parisien states that the foreign o.
fee received an Athens telegram at
midnight announcing the acceptance
of the allies ultimatum by Greece.
The government accepted the allies
demands without any reservation, Il
is said.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-16
TWO MEN ARE KILLED
Two Standard Oil stations at Wood
River. Ill. Wrecked.

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ALTON, H.. Dec. 1.-Two men
were killed and several injured in
an explosion which wrecked two
stations of the Standard OIL co. at
Wood River. H.. near here, early
today. and threatened the destruc-
ton by fire Of 10 large tanks filed
with oil.
The shock of the explosion was
felt for miles around.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-16
END MISSING NIAN

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MEMPHIS. Tenn. Dec. 16.-Eu-
gene Horton. president of a Memphis
candy company. who was missing for
almost a week and found yesterday
afternoon i'm a hotel suffering from
"a dose of poison. died today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-16
EX-SLAVE WAS WEALTHY
Negro Freed by Lincoln Leaves -
tate Worth So. 600.

BELLEVILLE. H.. Dec TO-
Young Turner, a Negro whom Lin
coins emancipation proclamation
freed from slavery. left an estate
valued at S47.4O0, according 10 am
inventory fled i'm the probate court
here today. Turner died two months
ago on one of his farms near L-eb-
anon. H.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-16
WHEAT PRICE - ~.

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CHICAGO Dec is. - A rush 20
buy in the belief that peace in Eu-
rope still is far oft sent wheat Up
by leaps and bounds at the opening
today Opening quotations were 3 =
10 Si4 cents up. with July heading
the advance and May close behind.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-16
GERMANS GAIN

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BERLIN via Sayville wireless.
Dec. 16.-While the French were
pounding the German lines on the
Verdun front the Germans have
launched drive i'm West Flanders
that penetrated the second line posi-
tions of the British in the sector of
Zllebeke
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-16
Refusal and Sudden Drive
Launched by the French
Create Profound I'M
preston in London.
BLUNT REFUSAL WILL
NOT GREET PROPOSALS
Officials at Washington of the
Opinion That Allies Will
at Least Consider
Proposition.
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WASHINGTON. Dec. 16.-
Great Britain alone viii doC1de
the reply of the entente allies to
Germany's peace proposals. This
was made very plain i'm dipiO-
matte circles here today The
action of the Russian duma.
suggestions from Italy uat the
war must go on. and French Op-
position To peace excepting
with the sword" have no ma
terial bearing on the situation.
diplomats say. England IL
financing the war and her al
lies will accept her decision i'm
the view Of the entire diplO-
matte corps a. well a. Prest
Wilson.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-16
LATEST IN THE NEWS WORLD

Of August Salow and for time
threatened TO destroy the entire
town. was put under control today
after il had caused damage estimated
lat $4,000 An entire business block
was destroyed and other buildings
damaged.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-16
INNTTIS PRESIDENT

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hNoN. Ind. Dec. 1t Henry
Schricker. president Of the Indiana
Democratic Editorial association. to-
day forwarded am invitation TO Pres e
Wilson to attend the annual banquet
of tile Hoosier Editors at Indanap-
Oils Feb Partial assurances
have been received that the invita-
tion viii boz accepted
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-16
STEAMER AGRoIND.

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NEW YORK. Dec. 16 F. An UNI
identified steamer went ashore two
miles south OF Little Beach ". J..
early TODAY Coast guard cutters
have zone 10 her assistance
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-16
Germany Ready
In Case Peace
Proposals Fail
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AMSTERDAM. Dec. 16.-Germany
is prepared for any course that the
entente may adopt towards the peace
proposals of the German allies, says
dispatch from Berlin today.
If the note is rejected Germany
is ready TO fight on indefinitely. All
the reserve power in the empire is
being modified. Stores of food and
other needed supplies. which were
captured IT. Roumania. are being
conserved with the utmost care. The
list of available army reserves re
leased as a result of the Man Power
bill. are being canvassed for field
sYrVice.
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg,
the chief of staff, has under consid-
Grafton plans for future campaigns.
on the other hand, should encour-
agement come from London. the i'm
perial government is prepared 20
take its neX- step in the peace move
ment without any delay.
The suggestion has been made
that representatives of the LEADING
neutral powers be invited 20 sit AT
the peace conference table if future
developments make "A conference
possible.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-16
JUST TIRED OF LIVING

Woman Makes Her Fifth Attempt
TO End Her Life.
ST LOUIS. Dec 16-Miss Lillian
Kemper, % years old. upon whom
police and emergency hospital at
taches have bestowed the title Of
suicide queen" made her fifth and
probably last attempt at taking her
life last night when she swallowed a
quantity of bichloride of mercury.
I'm just tired of life. she said
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-16
Has $50 600 FIRF.

MANHATTAN. H.. Dec. l6.-Fire
which started ia the hardware store