davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-08

Washington. Aug, 8.-Adverse condi-
tions due to weather, plant disease and
insects. damaged the country's principal
farm crops during July and resulted In
a loss OF 105,000.000 bushels in pros
pective wheat production. 100000 in
corn, and 100000 bushels Of oats
from the crops as predicted at the be-
ginning Of July.
Winter wheat harvesting had pro-
gressed favorably as far north a. South
Dakota, Lower Michigan and New York
central Illinois. northern Indiana, Ohio.
and southern Pennsylvania, while har-
vesting had begun in Washington. Ore
gon and Idaho. The yield was better
than expected on the north Pacific
coast and Is generally good In Me-
braska and Kansas. Threshinx was go
ing on In the central states.
Rapid growth Of spring wheat was
reported from Washington and Mon
tana, but in North Dakota and Minne-
sofa it has been too hot for satisfoc-
tory progress.
Rye harvesting was going on In the
northern parts of the country. Barley
was heading well. harvest had begun
on the North Pacific coast. and the
crop soon will be ready to cut In the
upper Missouri and Mississippi valleys.
The rice crop 10 promising. Harvest
ing of oats had progressed satisfaotor-
lily in the lower Ohio valley and the
crop was turning In the more northern
states.
Forecasts Of production. wf1toh may
be larger or smaller than indicated, ~
conditions affecting the crops are Bet.
ter or worse. follow: (Statsd IN mtla
lions Of bushels. 1. ., 100000 omttxedo:'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-08
RUSS CLAIM BIG GAINS.
Drive Austro- Germans Back Fifteen
Miles on Whols Front.

Petrograd, Aug. 8. - South ,of the
Dniester river in the direction of
Tyszienca, the Russians have driven
the Austro German forces back along
the whole line for breadth Of fifteen
miles. 1t was officially announced by
the Russian war department today
The announcement adds tnat the Rus
slams have captured the town Of
Tlunach, az well as the region to the
east Of the river and the ridge Of
heights there.
Russian cavalry is now pursuing the
Austro- Germans in Galicia, it was
stated.
The total number Of prisoners taken
by Russians in the battle on the Sereth
river, Aug. andc6, the official state
ment adds was 166 officers, and
sS.415 men. The Russians in this region
are advancing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-08
which the nominees will be the prin-

which the nominees will be the prin-
cipal speakers
Daniel A. Polling, Of Boston, tempo
rary chairman of the national conven-
ton, was to have made the speech noti-
flying DR.. Landrith, but was prevented
from attending by illness in his family.
Oliver w. Stewart, of Indianapolis is
to take his place.
J. Frank Hanly, former governor Of
Indiana, and DR.. Ira A. Landrith, Of
Boston, were notified this afternoon Of
their respective nominations as presl-
dent and vice president.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-08
stern. Two men were killed. four
wounded and seven are missing. The

stern. Two men were killed, four
wounded and seven are missing. The
announcement says:
"Austro- Hungarian torpedo boats, on
Aug. Z, shelled military establishments
at Wolfetto. They destroyed an aero
plane shed, set a factory on fire and in
flicted other damage.
"On their return these vessels which
were joined by the cruiser Aspern, de-
veloped an engagement with an Italian
hotilla of one cruiser and six destroyers.
The Italians were hit, and turning south
disappeared. The Austro- Hungarian
vessels returned unharmed.
"On the morning of the same day
five hostile aeroplanes bombarded Dur
razzo. They were pursued by Austro-
Hungarian naval planes. One hostile
aeroplane was brought down some miles
south of Durazzo by an Austro- Hun
garian plane, whose pilot was Naval
Ensign Won Fritsch and whose observer
was Naval Ensign Severn. The aero
plane was captured. Both occupants
fed"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-08
conoress Votes Money.

Washington, Aug. s.-An act ap-
propriating $4,000 for the use Of the
public health service in preventing the
spread of disease and $4,000 for addi-
tional assistant surgeons was signed
today by President Wilson. The money
is available Immediately and will oA
used in the campaign to check the in
fantile paralysis epidemic.
Strengthening of the force was
deemed necessary partly from the ac-
ton Of the Pennsylvania authorities
declaring a quarantine against the dis
ease.
Health officers say the $50,00O addi-
tional for assistant surgeons will pro-
vide about twenty-five more men.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-08
Renewed Outbreak Of In
fantile Paralysis Coinci-
dent With TOrridity.
FIFTY-THREE DEAD
IN NEW YORK CITY
Ono Hundred Eighty Three New Cases
Reported-Homes Of Wealthy Not I'm.
mune - Twelve Convalescents Offer
Blood For Serum and Limited Num-
ber Of Patients Are Treated-Chicaso
Man Offers Reward For Cure.

New York, Aug. S.-The intense heat
and humidity wave which has grippe
New York is coincident with another
big increase in the epidemic of infantile
paralysis. Only once since the plague
got it's start were there more cases
than reported today. During the twen-
ty-four hour period ending at 10
o'clock today, fifty-three children died
of the disease in the greater city and
1888 new cases were reported.
There were twenty-eight deaths and
eighty-n cases in the borough OF
Brooklyn, while in Manhattan .
marked increase both in fatalities and
new cases was shown. Since the epi-
demic began. on June rs there have
been 5,347 cases, and 1,196 deaths.
Altho the humidity was lower this
city was plunged into another heat
wave here today. At 10 o'clock the
temperature was SO, as against n yes
terday. The humidity was so, COM
pared with SO at the same hour yester-
day. That this would probably be the
hottest day of the year was indicated
by rise of three degrees in tempera.
ture between and TO- There have
been five deaths and nineteen prostra-
tions from heat in the last twenty-f0ur
hours.
convaIsseents Offer Blood.
Twelve persons who have recovered
from attacks Of infantile paralysis
have volunteered to give a quantity OF
he IN
the treatment OF the disease. Sufficient
blood was taken from two OF the vol
unteers to treat nine cases. The health
commissioner again appeals to physi-
clans to cooperate in causing the col
lection of as much Of the serum as
possible, Commissioner Emerson said
that forty patients have been treated
with the serum from immunefssu subjects
and the results had been SO satisfac-
tory that he would continue. He de-
clared the physicians are not yet In q
position to say that they can prove the
serum's curative value.
Homes of Wealth Invaded.
Richard T. Crane, Jr.. the Chicago
manufacturer, telegraphed Mayor
Mitchell last night that he will give
$4,000 to the physician who can offer
the best cure or preventive for infan-,
tile paralysis in the next year. A ma
jority vote of the American Medical
Association is to decide who is to re.
ceive the reward.
A spread of the disease to the chill
dren of wealthy New Workers In the
suburbs Is one of the latest Develop
ments. Three children Of one wealthy
man with summer home on Oyster
Bay have the disease.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-08
CABINET DISCUSSES
HUGHES SPEECHES
to Explain Retirement
Of Lithuanian as Head Of Coast
Survey in Message to Nominee
Representative Harrison Replies.

Washington, Aug. S.-President
ed the speeches of Charles E. Hughes
The charge Of Mr.. Hughes in De-
troit yesterday that an eminent
scientist" had been removed as head
Of the coast and geologic sur,
vey to make place "for a veterinary
surgeon" and his Snention of the re-
moval of NJ. T. Herrick as ambass-
ador to France, were today discussed
particularly. Plans were made for
sending to Mr.. Hughes telegram an
nouncing that o. H. Lithuanian, the
head Of the coast survey, resigned
after several efforts had been made
to induce him to retain the position.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-08
Dunn to ae peported.

washington, Aug. s.-H. A. Dunn. an
American employe of the Mexico City
Railway and Light Company, charged
with having sold dynamite to the
Zapata rebels, has been released from
Jail but Is to be deported.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-08
PLAN DRY CAMPAIGN.
Committees Discuss Ways and Means
at Indianapolis Meeting.

Ind1anapOlis, Aug. 8.-Preceding the
ceremonies officially notifying J. Frank
Hanly, former governor of Indiana, and
DR.. Ira Landrith of Boston, OF their
nominations for president and vice
president, respectively, by the national
convention of the prohibition party, the
national corSmittee and the campaign
committee Of the party met here this
morning to begin plans FOR the coming
campaign. A campaign manager with
the executive committee will have COM
plete charge Of the campaign.
Apublic rally win be held tonight, at
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-08
GUILTY FOR REFUSING OATH.
Guardsman courtmartiaisd For Re
fusino Federal AIleoiance,

Columbus, n. NJ, Aug. S.-Lewis O.
Gardiner. a private Of the First New
Mexico infantry. was found guilty OF
failing to subscribe to the federal oath
which would muster him into the SER
vice Of the United States with his
company June H. after trial before a
general courtmartial here.
The verdict, together with the rec
concentrations Of the board. which
were not made public. was forwarded
to the secretary Of war.
Gardiner made a plea for clemency,
but declined to reconsider his refusal
to take the oath.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-08
No American. On | etimbro.

Washington, Aug. s.-American con-
suls N Italy having advised the state
department that no Americans were
aboard the italian mail liner Letimbro,
attacked and sunk by a submarine in
the Mediterranean, officials said today
that no further investigation would be
made. So far as this government is
concerned the incident is closed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-08
Italian Offensive Successful.

London, Aug. S.-The Italian offensive
on the Isonzo and on the Carso plateau
is being continued, and, according to a
wireless dispatch from Rome, num-
Der of additional positions have been
occupied. The Austrians hold little
ground on the right bank of the Isonzo.
The dispatch reports the number of
prisoners taken by the Italians has been
increased considerably and that the
Austrians are now destroying villages
in the vicinity of Gorilla.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-08
PROTECT POWER PLANT.
Canadian Authorities Guard Aaains
Attack by Encnv Aoen$a.

Attack by Enemy Agents.
Niagara Falls, Ontario. Aug. s.-A
force Of men are at work today on
barbed wire entanglements designed to
protect the water power works in
Queen Victoria park from possible
attack by agents Of the powers at war
with Great Britain. The barrier will
shut off considerable part Of the
park. It Is said the barbed wire will
by charged with electricity at night.
A large number Of munitions plants
depend on the power plants here for
motive power
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-08
AUTO THIEF coNFEssEs.
Pleads Guilty at Dubuque and 10 Sen
fenced to Five Years in Prison.

Pleads Guilty at Dubuque and 10 Sen.
fenced to Five Years in Prison.
Special to Times Republican.
Dubuque, Aug. S.-Al Francis, To-
cal character, arrested at Delmar a
few days ago charged with stealing an
automobile here about two months
ago, entered a plea Of guilty this morn
ing and was given a five-year term at
Anamosa. The car was located near
Delmar. where Francis had left it for a
few days, claiming something was
wrong with 1t. He also admitted steal
Ing another car since this onc-one be-
longing to q Lancaster, Wis, physi-
clan. and which was located near Fay
cite q few days ago, having been
stored the same % this one.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-08
Fail to Check Russians.

Berlin, Aug. 8.-Strong Russian forces
yesterday advanced against the Austro-
German positions to the south of the
Dniester river in Galicia, it was an
nounced officially today, and the forces
Of the central power withdrew to previ-
pusly prepared positions.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-08
REPORT FIRST DEATH
IN IOWA BRIGADE
Private Frank Small, of Company G,
Third Infantry, Of Oskaloosa, Sue
eumbs to Attack of Appendicitis at
Field Hospital.

Des Moines, Aug. S.-The first death
in the Iowa brigade since the state
troops were mobilized, was reported
from the border today.
Private Frank Small. aged 20. Com
pany G, Third infantry, of Oskaloosa,
died in the field hospital today. follow
ing an operation for appendicitis, with
which he was stricken after long hike
yesterday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-08
TO ORGANIZE LOAN BANKS.
Newly Created Board to Begin Hearing
AZ Portland Ma Aun 81

at Portland, Me-, Aug. 21.
Washington. Aug s.-Hearings by
the new farm loan board, preparatory
to dividing the country into districts
and locating the twelve farm loan
banks created by the rural credits act,
will begin Aug. 81, at Portland, Me.
The board will visit all sections of the
country holding It's hearings as far
as possible at state capitals. 1t will
require six months to organize the new
system. Members Of the board called
at the White House today and were
introduced to the president by Sec
rotary McAdoo. They were congratu-
lated by the president on launching
their work yesterday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-08
Replies to Republican Criticism.

Washington, Aug. S.-Replying to
republican criticism of President Will
sons Mexican policy. Representative
Harrison, of Mississippi, declared the
criticism was prompted by desire to
make political thunder. Mr.. Harrison
mentioned particularly Mr.: Hughes
speech accepting the repub-
lican nomination and speeches in con-
gress by Senator Fall and Represen-
tati,,e Rodenberg.
He interpreted Mr.. Hughes speech
as having favored the recognition or
Huerta and intervention in Mexico.
"If Mr.. Hughes was president he
added, "the country would be at war
and instead Of the sky rejecting the
prosperity of factory furnaces it
would reflect the blood Of noble sons"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-08

1t is estimated that the odpr of the
three hundred millionth part Of a
grain of musk can be detected by the
human nose
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-08
HUGHES RESTS IN
CHICAGO ONE DAY
Devotes Time to Sight Seeing and
Preparation Of Important Speech to
Be Delivered Tonisht--Will Depart
For St. Paul at Close Of Address.

Chicago, Aug. S.-Charies E. Hughes,
here on the second day Of his trans-
continental trip, rested today from his
activities yesterday in Detroit, and de-
voted several hours in preparing the
speech he will deliver tonight in the
Coliseum. Mr.. Hughes saw political
leaders. paid a visit to the western
headquarters and held public recep-
ton. After luncheon he went for an
automobile ride thru the park system.
The nominees throat gave him q
little trouble last night but he appeared
rested and in good voice today.
The nominees speech, it is said will
be one of the most important he will
deliver on his present tour. He is to
leave for ST. Paul at 1O:4 tonight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-08
Extend Life Of Parliament

London, Aug. S.-The expected bill
prolonging the life of the present par
| lament on account Of the war will be
introduced in the house Of commons by
Premier Asquith Monday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-08
Britjsh Lines Extend.d

London, Aug. 8.-The British pushed
forward their lines at places east of
Trones wood. on the Somme front last
night.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-08
CROP LOSSES
ARE ENORMOUS
Adverse Conditions Play
Havoc In Fields Since
July ! Forecast.
WHEAT, CORN AND
OATS s. !, FER MOST

Loss Of 1oe 800 Bushels Of Wheat
Since July Estimate Of Cow
ernm, 8 With Corn Showing psprs-
oiat 81 100000 RushsI. and Oats
43,o- 700 Bushsts-DstaiIs Of Crop
acknowledgements Figures.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-08

Paris, Aug. s.-French troops made
an advance last night east of Hill No.
1O9, on the Somme front. Two at
tempts Of the Germans to recapture
the trenches east Of Monacu farm were
defeated.
The Germans today launched a
series Of powerful attacks on French
positions from Fleury to a point north
of Thiaumont work. They obtained .
footing in Thiaumont work, where
fighting still is in progress. The at
tacks on Fleury were checked.
The French attack north of the
Somme was made by infantry. operat-
ing to the right of the British. Tho
French took forty prisoners.
The announcement says:
North of the Somme our infantry
in the course Of an attack by our allies
on Guillemont, made an advance east
of Hill No. 109, north Of Hardecourt.
and took forty prisoners
East of the, Monacu farm the Ger.
mans made two attempts early this
morning to recapture trenches which
we took yesterday. Both attempts were
repulsed by our infantry fire. The
enemy was compelled to fall back,
leaving number Of dead before our
lines. The number Of unwounded and
wounded prisoners taken yesterday in
this region Is 230, Of whom two are
officers"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-08
NEWS OF THE DAY
T..R. BULLETIN.
The Weather,

Sun rises Aug. at 6:04, sets at 7:06.
Iowa-F'air tonight and Wednesday:
warmer Wednesday and in west and
central portions tonight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-08
ITALIANS LOSE NAVAL FIGHT.
Defeated In Sea Engagement With Aus
trian Vessels.

Berlin, Aug. San engagement be-
tween Austrian and Italian warships
occurred on Aug. 2. following a raid on
the Italian coast by Austrian torpedo
boats. An official statement issued at
Vienna says that Italian warships were
struck and that the fiotilIa retreated.
The Austrian vessels were unharmed.
On the same day the Austrian tor
pedo boat Magnet was struck by hos
tile submarine and damaxed In the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-08
Mistake. caotu. Plant for smusgIer

Mistakes Cactus Plant for Smusslers.
Ell Paso, Aug. 8.-1nvestigation today
Of the shooting reported last night
by American outposts stationed along
the border on the outskirts Of Ell
Paso disclosed that two privates OF
.CompanY K, Eighth Massachusetts,
infantry, had fired upon a cactus
plant. The. guardsmen contended,
however. that they fired upon SNUG
glers.
General George Bell, Jr command
Ing the Ell Paso military district, an
nounced that an investigation devel-
oped nothing to substantiate the re-
port Of Mexican woman that two
American soldiers had crossed the
border and had not returned.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-08
MEXICO WILLING
TO YIELD POINT
Has No Objection to Discussion Of all
Prefers to Dispose Of Border Con-
troversy First-Way Paved for APP
pointment Of Commission.

Washington, Aug. s.-The adminis-
tration has decided to agree to Gen
eral Carranza's suggestion for the dis
cussion Of points of differences by a
commission of six members and will
proceed at once to the selection Of
three American representatives. This
will be done on the understanding that
after the points suggested by CarranZa
are disposed Of other questions will be
taken up.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-08
REDUCE GASOLINE PRICE.

Reduction Of Cent Announced by
Standard Of Now York.
New York. Aug. S.-A reduction Of
cent a gallon for gasolene has been
announced by the Standard OIL Com
pany OF New York The new prices
are % cents to garages and % cents to
consumers. Gasolene went up 1 cent
in March, the last previous change
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-08

Washington, Aug. S.-!The Carranza
government wants to take up the bor-
der situation first by the proposed
joint international commission, but is
willing that other matters be discuss
Led later. Elisec Arrendondo so out
lined the Mexican situation today to
Acting Secretary Polk, who took the
information to the cabinet meeting.
1t was indicated that state depart
ment officials were satisfied with the
situation and the appointment Of
American commissioners might be ex-
pected any time
Mr.. Arredondo assured Secretary
Polk that General Carranza's state
ment that the commissioners prefer
abl would discuss the subjects outlined
in the proposal merely meant that
preference would be given to the
border situation, but that other ques-
tions would not be excluded.
He said he regarded the last Cas-
rama note one of complete compliance
to the American suggestions.
The ambassarods call was believed
to have cleared away the last OBJ
stacle to appointment Of the American
commissioners and a decision as to the
time and place of conferences. Cen
eral Carranza already had authorized
Mr.. Arredondo to arrange details with
Mr.. Polk.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-08
Opposing Armies Engaged
In Almost Continuous
Fighting.
ADVANTAGE RESTS
WITH GERMAN ARMS
Struggle Along the somme Front No
Less Severe But Entente Allies There
Apparently Have Advantage - Rus
Z slams Drive Austro. German Forces,
Back Fifteen Miles on Whole Eastern
Front-BerIin Admits Retreat.

Both at Verdun and on the
Somme front in northern France
Che opposing armies are engaged in
almost continuous fighting. The
advantage at Verdun seems for the
time being to rest with the Ger
mans, while on the Somme the en-
ente allies appear to have the
advantage.
While General Haig's British
forces were attacking at Guille-
mont the French advanced east Of
Fill No. 109 and north Of Harde-
court.
East of the Trones wood the
thrust by the British carried their
lines forward at some places dur
ing the night.
Nearer the river French troops
irepelled two attempts by the Ger
mans to recapture trenches which
the French took yesterday.
At Verdun the Fleury- Thiau-
mont sector, northwest Of the fort
ress, continues the scene Of strong
attacks early today and the Ger
mans succeeded in gaining foot
ing in the ThiaumOnt works, which
have changed hands several times
during the battle. Elsewhere the
Germans were repulsed with heavy
losses, Paris announces.
The offensive opened by the
Italians along the Isonzo. where
, Gorilla = their objective, Is at
tracing renewed attention to this
field of war. Several lines Of en-
trenchments were carried by the
Italians In their initial assaults,
which also gained them $500 pris- /
oners, and Vienna admits that the
lost ground has been only partly
recovered -..ass, - :. y
~ Latest reports from Rome credit
General Cardinals troops with the
capture Of a number Of additional
positions.