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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-04
ISLANDS SALE
TREATY SIGNED
Secretary Lansing and Danish Minister
erun Complete Deal For Transfer Of
Three West Indian Islands to United
statss-confirmation Predicted.

Washington, Aug. 4.-Acting Secre-
tary Polk announced today that the
treaty by which the United States is
to purchase the Danish West Indies
from Denmark for $25,oOO,OOO was
signed at New York this morning by
Secretary Lansing and Minister Con-
stantine Brun.
The treaty provides for the transfer
to the United States Of three islands,
st. Thomas, ST. Croix and st. John,
which have been the subject of nego-
tiations between the United States and
Denmark for many years.
It is understood the administration
will ask for ratification by the senate
before the end Of the present session.
While there may be some objection to
the price. no serious objection is ex-
pected.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-04

looking for an appeal to congress for
decisive action to prevent a strike on
the railroads of the country has been
inaugurated on the Nashville & Chat
tanooga railroad. A petition Of the
non brotherhood men has been signed
in the states Of Alabama, Kentucky
Virginia and Tennessee. 1t calls upon
congress to see that trouble Is avert
ed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-04
AWAITING DEVELOPMENTS.
Wilson and Advisers to Do Nothing
Until Vote is Counted.

Washington, Aug. 4.-Judge w. L.
Chambers, commissioner Of the United
States board Of mediation and concil-
iation, conferred with President Will
son today over the threatened strike
of 100000 railroad employees. They
discussed every phase Of the situa-
ton, but Judge Chambers told the
president he believed there was moth
ing formal that the federal govern
ment could do until the railroad man
ayers and representatives of the
employees meet again next week, after
counting the strike vote has been
completed.
Judge Chambers thinks the situa-
ton is not hopeless and there is still
a chance for the employers and en-
ployes to reach an agreement. The
board of mediation and concillation
expects to be called in the case If a
break appears inevitable.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-04
Claim .R.eapturs Of FIeury,

Berlin, Aug. 4. The village of
Fleury, north OF verdun, was regained
by the Germans this morning, it was
officially announced today by the Ger
man army headquarters. The situation
at Fleury, itsadds, is now the same as
before the French attacked.
Austro- German troops have regained
all the territory which they had lost in
the region of Rudka- Mirynskaia, to
the east of koyel according to the
German official statement today.
The Teutons also gained ground in
the Carpathians in the region. of
Kopilas.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-04
RAIL REVENUES INCREASED.
Net Earnings. Of Ninety Three Roads
Exceed Those Of Year Ago $3.50, ,00o, 900

Washington, Aug. Met revenues
of ninety three large railroads Of the
United States for the year ending with
June. showed an increase over the
same period In 1915. of almost $780,
100000. The figures, Eiade public today
by the Interstate commerce commits
sion. showed operating revenues OF 1916
of $1.s55,9O4.227, an increase OF about
$3.50, 100000 over the previous year In
net revenues the eastern roads showed
an increase Of about $117.ooo. 900, south
ern roads an increase of about $40. 900, .
600 and western roads about $40, 900. 900.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-04
era.nizs Menc.n Eer H.she..

New York, Aug. 4.--Miss Doris
Stevens, Of the Women's Roosevelt
League for Hughes. left today for
an extended tour OF the suffrage
states in the west to organize the
women voters in favor Of the repub-
lican candidate. Miss Stevens will
make her headquarters in Colorado
Springs and will meet there organizers
of the congressional union already in
the field
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-04
STRENUOUS DAY FOR HUGHES.
Candidate to Be Kept Busy in Chieas,
Next Tuesday.

&
Chicago, Aug. 4.-Definite plans for
the reception of Charles E. Hughes, re-
publican nominee for president when he
comes to Chicago next Tuesday were
made public by republican leaders here
today.
According to the program the can
didate will have a strenuous day of it
from the time he reaches the city at s
o'clock In the morning until he departs
at 10 p. m.
In the evening the nominee will de-
liver his principal address at the Col-
iseum. This address, it is said, will be
the signal for the opening Of the repub-
lican campaign in the middle west
The Hamilton Club will be in charge
of the social arrangements. Mr.. Hughes
will confer with w. r. Wilcox, national
committee chairman, and other mem-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-04
Hughes Packs His Trunks.

Bridgehampton, N Y. Aug. A.
Charles E, Hughes spent today pack
ing his trunks for his western trip.
Oneaof the three trunks he will take
with him will be filled with memoir
anda letters. documents and other data
which he will use in his speeches. Ac-
companied by Mrs. Hughes he will
leave here tomorrow for New York.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-04
x. OF P. NAME DENVER MAN.
Honor Leads Automatically TO Highest
Office in Order

Portland. Ore. Aug. 4.-Charles s.
Davis. Of Denver, was elected supreme
vice chancellor Of the Knights OF Py-
thias after the supreme lodge had spent
more than three hours in hearing
speeches nominating four candidates
for the office, which leads automatically
T. the highest office within the gift OF
the order
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-04
Drain Lake to Find Rinn.

Kansas City, Aug. A lake in a
city park here is being drained OF
more than 100000 gallons Of water to-
day to recover wedding ring lost
there by Mrs. Hugh Foster. Several
days ago, while skipping stones across
the surface of the water, Mrs. Foster
hurled the ring off her finger.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-04
Great Britain penie, Story,

London. Aug. 4.-The British foreign
office today published n denial of the
allegation said to have originated in
the United States that poGtal trans
mission of money to Ireland from
America had been refused on the
ground that such letters were detained
by the British officials.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-04
No Transportation Law Violated.

Washington, Aug. "A sta tement on
the recent explosion on Black Tom Is
land given out today by the interstate
commerce commission shows the COM
mission believes no law governing the
transportation Of ammunition was vio-
lated but that a state or municipality
may have the right to prescribe linn
it's within which explosives may be
handled.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-04
Would Drop Marshall Case.

Washington, Aug. 4. Chairman
Webb, Of the house judiciary commits
tee, today presented the report of the
subcommittee investigating impeach-
ment charges against H. Snowden
Marshall, United States attorney Of
New York, recommending that pro-
ceedings be dropped.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-04
FAIRBANKS TO CAMPAIGN.

Vice Presidential Nominee to Go on
Cross Country Speaking Tour.
New York, Aug. 4.-The republican
national campaign leaders today an7
nounced that G. w. Fairbanks, Of In
diana, vice presidential nominee on the
republican ticket, will make a cam
paign tour of the country similar to
that to be taken by Mr.. Hughes. 1t
was said at the headquarters that Mr..
Fairbanks will follow Mr. Hughes over
virtually the same ground later in the
campaign.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-04
Quarantine Against Children

Harrisburg, Pa. Aug. 4.-State Cons
missioner Of Health Dixon today orr
dered a quarantine against children
under Is entering the state from cities
In New York and New Jersey where
infantile paralysis Is prevalent
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-04
HIT BY sNipER's BULLET.
American Sentry Wounded by Shot
Fired Across Border.

Nogales Ariz. Aug. 4.-Private
Howard, Company c. Twelfth United
States infantry. was struck in the leg
by a snipers bullet fired from the
Mexican side. while on sentry duty ut
the international bridge here today.
Howard returned the fire. but without
effect, II Is believed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-04
PHILADELPHIA Car Men May Strike.

Philadelphia, Aug. 4.-Labor leaders
are canvassing the street railway en-
ployes OF this city with view Of call
ing strike if requests for an increase
in the maximum wages Of conductors
and motormen from 81 cents an hour
to 40 cents an hour are not complied
with.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-04
Picketina Prevented.

Hibbing, Mimi, Aug. 4.-Reinforced
to $50 deputies, armed with repeating
rifles and riot sticks, the guards at
the kittville and Nelson locations sue
cessfully prevented any attempts at
picketing last night.
Striking miners here today cele-
brated the opening Of commissary
department or Strikers Relief Store
under management Of I. w. w. lead
ers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-04
Rudka Captured by Russians.

Petrograd Aug. 4.-Russian troops
have captured the village of Rudka-
Mirynskaia, on the river Stavokea, a
tributary of the Stokhod, 1t was otficia,-
!y announced today by the Russian
war department.
Rudka- Mirynskaia is nineteen miles
east of Kovel.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-04
To Patrol De. Moine, River

Des Moines, Aug. Appointment Of
a patrol to guard the banks Of the
Des Moines river within the city lin
its here, was discussed by the city
council. Eleven persons have been
drowned within the city limits during
the bathing season.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-04
Commissioners to Depart Soon.

Mexico City. Aug. 4.-The departure
from Mexico City for the United States
Of Luis Cabrera and Alberto PAM, who
with Ignacia Bonillas have been Sc
lected to reach a settlement with the
United States commissioners of the
questions at issue between the two
countries, will not be long delayed, ac-
cording to general belief here.
It is possible that the commissioners
may travel north on one of the vessels
of the Mexican navy, now at Vera
Cruz. if it appears that their depart
ure would be delayed by the infrequent
sailing of merchant vessels.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-04
TREASURY MEN WARNED.
Must Not Use Political Influence Of
Solicit Contributions.

Solicit Contributions.
Washington. Aug. 4.-Secretary Nc
Adoo issued warning to the treasury
department officials thruout the coun-
try against undue political activity.
His announcement says officials must
not use their influence to coerce poll
tical action, discriminate between en-
ployes or applicants for positions, So
licit or receive contributions or hold Of
flee on soliciting committees or in con-
ventions.
Secretary McAdoo's circular ad-
dressed to all officers in the treasury
department holding any presidential
appointment gives list of forbidden
activities. and concludes by saying:
1T Is not intended that government
service shall curtail or interfere with
the exercise of a persons civic rights
and duties as a citizen"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-04
"sUB" WARFARE REVIVED.
Eleven Ships, Including Seven Neu
trails, Destroyed by Germans.

Eleven Ships, Including Seven Neu'
trails, Destroyed by Germans.
|. London, Aug. 4.-Revival on large
scale OF the German submarine war
fare on ships of commerce is indicated
by the increase In the number OF yes
sells reported sunk in authentic reports
made public last night.
Reports by the admiralty, from
Lloyd's. and from other sources show
that three British, one Italian, three
Swedish. one Norwegian, one Daniss,
and two Finnish vessels have been de-
stroyed.- Several trawlers, names un-
known also have been sunk.
In addition, German warships have
seized two Swedish vessels.
Victims Of U-Boats.
The vessels reported destroyed are:
Britannia (British), 3,4s7 tons. Crew
saved.
Margaret Sutton (British), 1877 tons.
Crew saved.
Heighhaughton (British), $500 tons.
Crew saved.
Letimbro Gtalian). Crew saved.
Hudiksvall CSwedish). Crew saved.
Bror Oscar (Swedish). 1868 tons.
Crews fate unknown.
vermland (Swedish). 213 tons.
Crews fate unknown.
Katholm (Danish), 1,201 tons. Crew
saved.
John Wilson (Norwegian), 7s7 tons.
Crew saved.
The names of the two Finnish yes
sells have not been reported.
Warships Seize Two Ships.
The two Swedish vessels seized by
German warships are:
Pitea, "a tons.
Tennis, e3s tons.
Both the foregoing vessels were
bound for Raumo, Finland. with car
goes Of general freight.
The largest victim sent down yes
terday was the Britannia Of the Cocker
line. Lloyd's announces it was un-
armed.
Tie Swedish steamer Hudiksval.
was torpedoed by German submarine
last night In the Baltic while on a
voyage from Sweden to Finland ac-
cording to Reuter- dispatch from
Stockholm. II
The captain, with twelve men Of the
crew and five women, took to the boats
and reached the Swedish coast The
Hudiksvall carried valuable cargo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-04
PROPOSE RADICAL CHANGES.
Sub Committees Would Almond Rev.
enue Bill as Passed by House.

Washington, Aug. 4-RadicalS changes
have been proposed by sun-committees
in the revenue bill, which will be con-
sidered tonight by the full membership
of the senate finance committee. Chair
man Simmons said today the nature OF
the amendments could not be made
public until the committee had passed
on them, but it 10 understood that in
the munition. tax section copper has
been eliminated.
Minor changes are said to have been
made in the income and inheritance
tax provisions.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-04
Garment Workers. Strike Ends.

Washington. Aug. 4.-Gonciliators
OF the department of labor engaged
in the settlement OF the garment
workers strike in New York. an
nounced today that the strike had
been called off and $4,000 workers
would return to their places Monday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-04
eeIoians Occupy Kiooma.

Havre, Aug. 4.-Further progress for
the Belgian forces invading German
East Africa is announced in an officia,
statement issued today by the Belgian
war office. The text Of the statement
follows:
troops pursuing; s.s march sesthward
has occupied Kigohna, the most impor-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-04
British Gain Some Ground.

London, Aug. 4.--Minor operations
last night by the British on the Somme
front resulted in the gain for them us
some ground west of Pozieres. the war
office announced today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-04
No Trade With Enemies.

Rome, via Paris, Aug. 4.-The Italian
government, according to the Mesa
gero, is about to issue decree forbid :
ding all Italians. including those nv
ing abroad, from doing business with
nationals in alliance with enemies u
Italy.
Agreements made in spite of the pro-
hibition, it was said, will be consid-
cred void.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-04
Two British Schooner. Sunk.

Havre, Aug. 4.-Two British schoon-
ers were torpedoed in the English
channel Wednesday night. The crews
were rescued.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-04
WHEAT PRICES GAIN
NEARLY FIVE CENTS
Reports From Canadian Trade Sources
That Black Rust Has Extended Over
Greater Territory Than at First Be-
Iieved, Cause Advance to New Sea.
sons Record.

Chicago, Aug. 4.-Wheat dealers to-
day gave renewed attention to reports
from trade sources in Canada that the
rust had extended over greater terri
tory than had at first been believed.
Advices were worse as to the crop in
Manitoba. The result was sharp ad-
vance in prices to the highest level yet
this season.
Nearly cents bushel was added to
the value Of wheat, the September de-
livery touching $1.34A. as against
$1.29A at yesterdays finish. Today's
close was strong at nearly the topmost
point of the session.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-04
SHOWERS BREAK DRouTH.
Welcome Rains In Wisconsin, Iowa
Minnesota and North Dakota.

La Crosse, WIS, Aug. 4.-Showers
over Wisconsin. Iowa, Minnesota and
North Dakota last night and today
broke the severe drouth. according to
reports to the United States bureau
The showers extended as far south as
Keokuk, iowa, and as far north as the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-04
MORE SHIPS ON BLACKLIST.
Great Britain Adds to Ban on Unneu
trail Vessels Of Neutrals.

London, Aug. 4.-The latest blacklist
of neutral shipping, issued today by
the trades division OF the admiralty
represents 1885 tons of steamers ana
sailing vessels unavailable to British
charterers on the claim that they are
now or have been engaged in unneutral
service. = = : = 3 . - =
The latest list contains in addition to
those previously published the names
OF the following ships flying the Amer
lean flag:
Clara Davis. Fannie Potter and Oak
ley c. Curtis. all sailing vessels.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-04
NEWS OF THE DAY
T..R. BULLETIN.
Tho Weather.

Sun rises Aug. at 5:1, sets at TIL.
Iowa-Thunder showers this after
noon or tonight; cooler tonight In this
west and central portions; Saturday
generally fair and cooler.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-04

The $40. 100000 we annually spend
for charity is sufficient to meet only
sh.ee weeks !ss.:c- s!M tsi ] 8
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-04

Non srothsrheod Men for Peace.
Nashville, Aug. 4.-A movement
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-04

HdIis, aug. f.-<AtldChAlS SlHlultdAcs
ously from the northwest and south
east, French troops yesterday stormed
the village of Fleury, three miles north
of verdun, and captured severad hum
dred Germans.
In the evening, however, the Ger
mans launched furious counter at
tack and after several violent attempts
succeeded in getting footing in the
southern part Of the village. The
French. today continue to hold the
northern section Of the place and heavy
fighting is in progress.
French Enter Thiaumont.
On the right bank of the river Meuse,
north of Verdun. the battle continues
along the front Of Thiaumont and
Fleury, the Germans attacking several
times, during the night with great fury,
1t was announced officially this after
noon by the war department. At one
period of the fighting the French en-
tered Thiaumont works but Withdrew
Owing to the German bombardment.
Around F'leury, the struggle was
equally violent, the statement adds, the
Germans attacking the village several
times, and succeeding in getting a
footing in the south part of the viii
lage. The French still hold the north
ern section and fighting still in going
Z on.
All the attempts made by the Ger
mans to drive the French from the sta
ton southeast Of Fleury were frus~
trated.
vsrdun Again War Center.
yerdun is again in the center Of
the war stage. The recapture by the
French Of the village Of Fleury, which
had been held by the Germans for more
than asmonth has caused great eIation
in France.
II is the hrst fruit Of the French
slow and methodical offensive, begun
three days ago. and seems in the opin-
lon Of military observers to mark an
epoch in the six months battle for the
great fortress on the Meuse.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-04

bers OF the committee, and definite an
nouncement of the western campaign
plans are expected to follow.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-04

tant German post on Lake Tanganyika.
Kigoma Is the terminus of the railroad
from Oar es Salaam, the capital of the
colony, to the lake.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-04
Desperate Fighting Follows
Inauguration of New
French Offensive.
FLEURY IS SCENE
OF BITTER STRUGGLE
French Occupy Village After Brilliant
Attack, But Germans Regain Posi-
ton in Southern Section Of Town
After Desperate Counter Attaeks-
Fighting For Possession Of Place
continues-Freneh Score Gains.

Desperate fighting is in progress
north Of Verdun, where the French.
three days ago took the offensive
and have scored notable gains in
the efforts to drive back the Ger
MANS who have been hammering
at the gates OF the, fortress for
more than five months.
After pushing to the outskirts
Of the village Of Fleury, on We'd
nesday night, the French brilliant
ly attacked the place yesterday and
carrier 1t by storm. Last night the
crown princes troops launched
furious counter attack and sue
ceeded in taking the southern Sec
ton Of the village, being, however.
unable to wrest the northern por-
tion from General Niville's forces.
F1eury, however, is not the only
point where the French have
scored advances. In an attack on
a three mile front from east Of the
river Meuse they pushed north
along the river toward Vaucherau-
vile wood, and further east at
tackled and gained possession Of
the Thiaumont redoubt. They
found the Thiaumont position un-
tenable, however, because of the
German bombardment and were
compelled to withdraw from 1t.
Meanwhile fighting on the
Somme front has dwindled to
minor operations. London reports
the gain Of some ground in oper-
ations to the west Of Pozieres.
After having been temporarily
held up in the Stokhod region by
the persistent Teutonic resistance.
the Russians succeeded in ef-
yfecting a new advance, capturing
the village OF Rudka- -Nfrynskaia.
This success brings them within
nineteen miles Of Kovel. the rail-
road center.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-04
4 Verdun Aoain War conter..

yerdun is again in the center Of
the war stage. The recapture by the
French Of the village Of Fleury, which
had been held by the Germans for more
than asmonth has caused great eIation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-09
HINCKLEY

Henry Dubar Of Fairfield visited
Ralph Buzzell recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Head, who have
been west for the past Ave months,
have gone to their home at North
Fairfield for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. j. Paddock have
gone into the sheep raising business
and have a flock Of 70. They also
have some choice cows and put their
cream in the creamery.
The r. e. club met with Mrs. L
Barnes Wednesday. The regular pros
gram was carried out with nearly
every member present and three new
ones were admitted at that meeting.
A Christmas tree and club supper for
their families was planned to take
place near Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Labon Allen have re-
turned to their home for the winter.
A 1912 pound son was born to Mr..
and Mrs. E. Bessey Thursday morn
ing. Mrs. AL Horne is caring for the
mother and little son, who are doing
nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earle Elliott returned
home from their extended visit in
Massachusetts, on Wednesday.
Mrs. Asa Pratt visited in Skowhe-
gan Thursday.
George Tibbetts' family. also L. P.
Ricker's family. ate their Thankseiv-
ing dinner with Mr.. and Mrs. Percy
Kicker.