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SCOTT MEETS OBREGON

SAN ANTONIO, April 24-GeneraI Hugh s. Scott, chief of staff is preparing go Eagle Pass for con- ference with AvardO ObregOn the war secretary of the de facto government of Mexico It is expected that at the conference the Carranza government and the United States will decide the future disposition of the Amer can expedition.
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THREE KILLED LOS ANGELES

LOS ANGELES, April 24. - Three people are dead and five others were severely injured by a gasoline explos- ion which wrecked the Pacific Reduc- tion plant today.
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ALL PEACE IN BRITAIN

LONDON April 24.-The conscriptiOn trouble has ended and the cabinet is again of mind The danger of the necessity for general election has entirely passed This announcement was made by Premier Asquith through the press today,
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NO SPRING DRIVES

AMSTERDAM, April 24.-With the exception Of the fight at Verdun and rather important movement by the Germans against the British near Ypes about week ago the western campaign drags along as 1t has since last September when the allies tried the great offensive.
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ALASKA THURSDAY

The steamship Alaska left Juneau at 5 o'clock this morning and is due to arrive here next Thursday.
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 * PROSPECT FOR |" * PLACER MILE ["

Frank Skeen and L. C. Rainey have recently put down a hole nine feet on Lost creek a little way beyond Mile 2 but did not get bedrock. They founu colors in spite of the fact that they strdck only loose gravel. Mir. Skeen thinks some parts of the peninsula hold out good prospects for placer prospecting.
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Ennis Team

Otto Poehlman, C.; Gus Manthey, D.; Haasch, 1st b.; Marich, 2nd b.; J. Taylor, s.s.; Ennis, rf.; Adams, lf.; Matt Ryan, cf.
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HOben's Team.

Crit Holman, C.; NickersOn, D.; Campbell, 1st b.; J. Nash, 2nd b.; Lucas, s.s.; Reed 8rd b.; Petersen, If; Hickey, eff Daylin, lf,
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% ENNIS TEAM q @ BEATS HOBEN'S {

The nine of Frank Ennis beat the Harry Hoben bunch yesterday in the opening game of the season by s to 4 after a pretty good game for a starting one. Phil Hickey made the play of the day when he snapped a drive off the glove of Daykin. Lucas gets the cord of wood given by Pro- vince for the first home run and Crit Holman also placed a home run to his credit The winning team got the box of cigars. The following were the lineup:
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-06
RAIDER MOEWE
WILL AGAIN DEFY
BRITISH NAVY

Berlin, Mar. Within few
weeks the German commerce raider
Moewe Will again defy the British
navy and put to sea from Wilhelms-
haven to renew its attacks on trading
vessels OF Germany's enemies. accord
ing to statements today. It will
carry the same crew that manned 1t
on Its last expedition, which resulted
In the reported capture or sinking Of
15 allied merchant vessels, including
the Appam, the seizure Of 1873 pris-
oners and 100000 marks in gold
bars. which she carried into VII
helmshayen with her. successfully
eluding the British blockaders.
Before starting out again, the
Moewe Is to be placed in dry dock,
scraped and overnauled. She is In
remarkably good shape, though bear
ing the marks Of heavy storms and
schell scars that bear evidence that
many Of her victims went down tight
ing.
The Moewe's triumphant return
even overshadowed the German
triumphs around verdun. and the
newspapers were full Of eulogy for
the daring and efficiency Of the
Moewe's officers and crew.
The Moewe's identity was first
learned by the world when one OF
her victims, the Appam. with prize
crew in charge, entered Newport
News. Va. Other prizes were sent to
neutral ports and number were
destroyed.
The crew has been decorated with
Iron Crosses.
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-06
With Full Leased Wire Telegraph
WAR SECRETARY
4 FORMER MAYOR
OF CLEVELAND

Newton Diehl Baker retired as
mayor OF Cleveland January 1. after
four years OF service In that office.
His first experience in public life was
In Washington as private secretary
10 Postmaster General William l..
Wilson. In Grover cleveland's second
administration. Wilson came from
Bakers state. West Virginia. but af-
tor the election OF Mckinley to the
presidency Baker moved TO Cleveland.
and became junior law partner 70 q
close friend OF Tom l.. Johnson. after
ward the famous peoples mayor"
|of Cleveland. Johnson was attracted
by the young man. and whom In 1901
Johnson became mayor. he had
Baker named as assistant city solicit
tor. Shortly afterward Baker became
city solicitor and served In that once
until Johnson was defeated In 1909.
In 1911 Baker himself was elected
mayor OF Cleveland and was re-
elected In 1918. He was not a can
dIdate In the election OF 1915. when
his party went out OF municipal ONCE
An Cleveland.
Baker is a studious. small. spec
tacled man. He IA noted In his home
city as having no intimate friends.
preferring TO bury himself In his
study when not engaged in public
business. His friendship for Presi-
dent Wilson dated from Bakers night
In the national democratic conven-
tIon in Baltimore. when he made the
fight against the unit rule that prac-
tically insured Wilson's nomination.
Baker led the minority OF the Ohio
delegation that favored Wilson.
Baker was born December 3. 1871.
and is a graduate Of Johns Hopkins
and Washington and Lee universities.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-06
INTERNATIONAL |: !! A / !!
AFFAIRS SHAPING

Washington, Mar. 6.-Develop-
ments which may guide the admins
tration in its future handling OF the
submarine question took rapid shape
here today.
Plans we're practically completed
for o Showdown" in the house to-
morrow on the resolutions warning
Americans not to sail ON armed beili-
gerent vessels.
Colonel Z. M. House. President
Wilson's personal envoy to Europe.
returned and was scheduled to give
the president important information
concerning the attitude OF Germany
and other warning nations towards
the United States.
The appendices and Photographic
copies Of alleged British admiralty
orders for armed merchantmen to
attack submarines were due to ar
rive at the state department. These
documents were obtained by Ger
many and sent here to justify the
order for submarines to torpedo arm
cd ships without warning.
Another sub-surface influence was
the presence Of w. ]. Bryan at the
capital. He planned to entertain
eight congressman at luncheon. but
he and his friends denied plans for
open opposition to Wilson's prepared
ness and submarine policies would be
discussed,
Bryan leaves late today for VIII
Del, from which city he
will start west on a lecture tour.
Despite the clamor for test on
the merits Of the warning resolutions,
It became certain today that the vote
in the house would be on the PROPOSE
tion OF tabling Congressman Nc
Lemore's resolution. Ultimately,
however. leaders believe ballot
strictly on the merits OF the warn
ings will be unavoidable,
L
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-06

according to the latest estimates,
total more than 200. 900. The dead
win. 1t Is believed. number over
$4,000. s
Berlin declares that In their YER
dun offensive the crown princes men
have captured between 90 to 100
square miles OF territory.
Paris admits they have wrecked
the Douaumont fort. and seized sew
eral villages. but asserts they have
failed to break the French front at
any point,
On Sunday the battle became
iiercest In the direction Of the "Pep-
per" plateau, already drenched with
the blood OF thousands. Following
two hours Of almost unprecedented
artillery FIRE. directed upon the de-
tenders armored trenches, three Ger
man brigades advanced in a headlong
charge.
A wall OF French rifle, machine
gun and artillery FIRE met the Ger
mans.
The foremost ranks we're riddled.
Others, according to Paris reports,
halted In the rear In confusion. pre-
venting the advance of reinforce-
ments, Caught thus between two
sheets OF artillery and machine gun
fire, the Germans we're slaughtered
where they crouched. unable to ad-
vance and refusing to retreat, Y
The artillery duel has extended In
to the Argonne forest region. where
II is reported to be increasing In In
tensIty, perhaps forecasting a re-
newal OF German attacks there.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-06
BIG GERMAN SHELLS POUND fQRTSS Il
Defending YERDUN INTO PIECES

London. Mar. 6.--Pounded night
and day by rain Of heavy caliber
German shells, Forts De vaux, De
Tavennes and Moulainville. defend
ing verdun, have been almost COM
pletely destroyed, according to AM
sterdam dispatches today.
Another report said that 10000
Germans have been repulsed, with
considerable slaughter, while at
tempting to throw pontoon bridges
across the Meuse In the vicinity OF
Samogneux.
Latest Berlin official dispatches did
not confirm the report that Fort
Dieppe, two miles northeast OF De
Tavennes. had been stormed and cap
tured by the Teutons after artillery
preparation had laid II In ruins
On this, the fifteenth day OF the
great battle, the Germans are CEN
terlng their terrific attack on the
French center on the plateau Of
Douaumont There have been san
culinary clashes In tho Fresnes woods,
which are Uttered with dead and
mangled.
rhe main atruwule howaver 10
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-06
REPULSE THE.
GERMANS At
DO|JAlUMONT
Teuton Army Withdraws After
Reverse in Assault Upon
French Center, and Lull
FolIowsin Battle for Verdun

London. Mar. 6.--ohicial announce
ments from both Paris and Berlin to-
day indicated that, following the re-
pulse OF the Germans on the Douau-
mont plateau, where they concen-
trated their attacks on the French
center. Teuton corps withdrew and
did not attempt any fresh assaults
last night. 1t Is believed that no
more advances will be launched In
that region until plenty OF heavy ar
tillery is available to support the In
fantry.
Elsewhere around verdun infan-
try lighting almost ceased during the
night.
On the east bank of the Meuse,
north OF verdun. Berlin said there
were minor operations. which result
ed In the capture OF IA French officers
and 934 men. Paris did not mem
tion this, dismissing all infantry en-
gagements with the statement that
they we're "unimportant."
There was. however. severe artll-
lery battling ON the left bank Of the
Meuse. west Of Douaumont and on the
woevre plain. In the Cheppy woods
and along the oncourt-Malancourt
road German positions we're swept
with heavy artillery shells all night.
though no attempt was made to seize
those wroks which suffered from the
continuance Of the explosions.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-06
WILL.
FOLLOW THE
SENATE
Expected That Lower Branch
Of National Congress Will
Vote 10 Table Resolution
Of Warning Tomorrow

Washington, Mar. 6.--While the
senate today renewed It's discussion
with regard to warning Americans on
armed liners. and across the street 2l
South America and Central America
republics talked over the subject
while at lunch with w. J. Bryan, the
house completed plans for vote on
the proposition tomorrow.
The house rules committee agreed
on the necessity Of rule placing Con-
gresham McLemore's warning reso-
luton on the calendar for discussion
at III o'clock tomorrow morning.
Four hours win be devoted to debate
on the merits OF the resolution, and
90 minutes to debate on the rule It.
self. No vote ia expected before to-
morrow night.
Congressman Kitchin and other ad-
vocates OF the warning today reiter-
ated their assertion that the merits
OF the controversy would have to be
found later on a simple warning re-
solution.
Kitchin believes the house will vote
to table the McLemore measure, fol-
lowing the senate's lead on the Gore
warning resolution.
Republicans and democrats Joined
in o demonstration Of approval when
Congressman Mann In . reply to Con-
gressman Gardner declared that
Americans should be kept on armed
liners.
Gardner" cried Mann. charged
that members OF the house, for par
tisan reasons. fear being forced to
vote on this issue. j do not believe
he Is entitled to speak for the entire
house. I am opposed to bringing
this matter before the house at all.
I have been content TO let the house
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-06
HIGH TARIFFS TO
FOLLOW THE WAR

London. Mar. 6.--England's COM
merclal campaign against Germany
and Austria after the war win have
demoralizing effect on American ex-
port trade. American business men
with large interests In London de-
clared today.
Prohibitiye tarifis on foreign goods
are considered certain after the war.
English manufacturers. merchants
ana bankers are almost unanimous In
their demand for . high tariff and a
heavy tax on the foreigner.
These measures. initially aimed at
Germany and Austria. can not help
but have a disastrous effect on Ameri-
can export trade TO England and her
colonies. f
Germany and Austria before the
war underbid the English merchant
on the small. Inexpensive articles
America has provided the more cost
ly products. such as automobiles and
machinery. The three nations were
England's principal commerce in
vaders.
Men In close touch with the par
Elementary situation say'it Is certain
parliament will heed the demand for
an English commercial offensive
against the whole world after the
war. a5 X
The result will be II appears GER
tain, that many American business
men will shut up shop and 80 home.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-06
BRITISH MERCHANT
SHIP MAsUNDA SUNK

London, Mar 6.--The British
merchant ship Masunda has been
sunk, supposedly by submarine or
mine, II was learned today. All
hands were reported saved.
The Masunda was Of 5000 tons,
It is not known whether the vessel
was armed. tl "
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-06
FRISCO BOILERMAKERs
WANT HIGHER WAGES

San Francisco. Mar, 6.--Unless In
creased wages are granted. the boiler
makers and helpers employed In San
Francisco and the bay cities threaten
to strike, It was learned today En-
ploycrs are declared by union officials
TO have ignored a recent demand for
q minimum wage OF from "a to $3.50
a day for boilermakers and SO for
helpers,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-06
WEDDERBURN may
SLIDE into ROGUE.

Marshheld. Mar. 6.---Wedderburn, 6
a little town at the mouth Of the
Rogue river. may slide into the river
AZ rains do not cease today. The slide
already has begun. and citizens have
fed to houses on the hills Eleven
inches OF rain have fallen in less
than a week, The river is rising.
The general store, hotel, warehouses
and cheese factory are said to be in
Immediate danger.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-06
Auditor for New Railroad--

=. p. Woodbury.. formerly the
travelling auditor for the o.-w. r..
q n. company. has arrived in Grants
Pass from Portland. and has assumed
the position Of general auditor for
the G. = 0. c. railroad. His family
win arrive as soon as he can arrange
for them here.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-06

Chicago, Mar. --Thats buiiy,
exclaimed vice-Presldent Marshall
today. when informed Newton d.
Baker. OF Cleveland. had been ap-
pointed secretary OF war. Marshall
Is close personal friend and fra
ternity brother OF Baker. He said:
with due reverence for the other
candidates. Baker Ia the best man for
the lob. A man inexperienced In
military matters win make n better
secretary than n soldier for various
reasons. He Is more likely to listen
20 advice"
Baker said;
IL have accepted. | do not know
when ! will 70 to Washington. but
II will be within week. The ex-
preston OF President Wilson'S conf
denco In me carried by the appoint-
ment Is certainly most hattering.
"of course, I know nothing OF the
duties OF the once and have all to
learn"
Baker always has been known as
q pacifst At q recent meeting Of
citizens no was boosted an the man
TO bring peace In Europe when the
time Is ripe. Asked when he had
ceased TO be a paciis, and became an
advocate OF preparedness. Baker said;
Fl am still a member In good stand
Ing Of several pence societies"
.But you believe In President viii
sons 'preparedness' polIcy'" he was
asked.
eyes. believe In oil his policies
as far as I know them"
When the difference between the
president and congress on the pro-
position Of passing resolutions warn
Ing Americans to avoid armed liners
first developed, Baker wired to SEN
ator Pomerene;
"My opinion Is wholly with the,
president He will doubtless save
the country's honor. But can not
something be done to save the party.
which ut present 10 a dismal failure?"
with regard to the senate vote
tabling the Gore warning resolution,
Baker said quietly:
II am sure no European power will
misinterpret that action"
Baker heard the news Of his ap-
pointment while conducting a case In
che court OF common pleas. The In
formation hardly caused q ripple In
che decorum OF the court.
II have long been o peace at al
most any price man." said Baker
"The flrst step toward insuring In
ternational peace would be, believe,
the establishment OF q world peace
court as Tho Hague tribunal pro-
yided, but never executed, as there
was no agreement OF all nations re-
garding its constitution.
Il shall continue to BIO member
OF peace societies, for believe that
peace must come through the courts
OF law. 1
"The question Of preparedness is
now under congressional considera-
tion. II would be improper for me
20 express an opinion on IT, can
can not dlscuss conscrlption In Amer
lea why my appointment Ia not yet
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-06

confirmed II may yet bo held up,
because am accused Of being q pa
cincist. or I may be objected to for
some other reason. You know |
spoke for Brandeis' appointment TO
the supreme court bench,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-06

Mr.. and Mrs. M. w. Harter and
three children arrived this morning
from Selma, CAL, and win hereafter
be residents Of Josephine County.
living on their property near Kerby.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-06
NAME BAKER
SECRETARY
Of WAR
Former Mayor Of Cleveland,
Ohio, to Take Place in the
Wilson Cabinet Vacated
by Garrison a Month Ago

Washington. Mar 6.--Newton d.
Baker. former mayor OF Cleveland. Ia
President Wilson's choice for secre-
tary OF war. the White House admit
ted today He twice declined the
portfolio OF secretary OF the interior
when President Wilson formed his
cabinet.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-06


The counties OF Yorkshire, Lincoln
shire. Norfolk, Cambridge. Hunting
don, Essex. Kent. and Rutland raid
ed by zepplins. extend along the east
coast OF England from the southern
most part Of the island to the Scot
tish border. They are thickly popu-
lated and contain many seaside re-
sorts.
Several large munitions towns are
in the affected counties. The coun-
ties of Essex and Kent sdjoin London.
Berlin, via Sayville. Mar. 6.-Ger-
man airships last night heavily bonn
barded the British naval positions at
Hull. It was otflcially announced to-
day.
THE airships." said the announce
ment, were violently shelled. but all
returned in safety"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-06
sl
zEPPEL|N n s
30 MBARD
ENGLAND
Northern Coast Of Great Brit
ain Again Visited BY Ger
man Air Fleet, and Dead
and Wounded Left IN Path

London, Mar. Zeppelin [. raiders
killed IL persons and injured SO In
an attack on the northeast coast Of
England last night. it was officially
announced today. Two raiders drop
ped bombs in Yorkshire. Lincoln
shire. Rutland, Huntingdon. Cam
bridge, Norfolk, Essex and Kent
Although the original admiralty
statement declared two zeppelins par
ticipated, 1t is now believed three
took part in the attack. Forty bombs
were dropped, wrecking houses on
two terraces and damaging seyersl
shops.
Flying high over the towns and
cities In their path, the zeppelins
showered high explosive and In
cendiary bombs upon the homes Of
the workingmen. according to the adj
miralty account. One entire block
crumbled in a whirl Of f,re and smoke
as the missiles descended.
A fire bomb crashed through the
roof Of lodging house IN one Or the
towns. but All escaped except one
man, 80 years old. who was too weak
to reach safety as the flames from the
released gases roared through the
building. S'-'vsi I'd -.<ai
After crossing inland from the east
coast. the air lset moved eastward.
IT was observed to change its course
repeatedly, finally soaring In . huge
circle overhead. evidently uncertain
of its position. Finally one Of the
zeppelins detached itself from the
squadron and hovsred motionless
over q village. dumping 4 veritable
hail OF explosives upon the houses
until its supply was evidently ex-
hausted. Then II rose gpddeFiy 10 :
great height and vanished. the glare
from burning buildings Illuminating
It dimly against the sky until It was
lost to view.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-06

Cleveland, Mar. 6.--Newton d.
Baker. former mayor OF Cleveland,
announced today that he had accept
cd President Wilson's offer OF the
secretary OF war portfolio.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-06

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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-05-18
# the 90 counties than Harding.

of the 80 counties than Harding.
"Cosson ran stronger in eight of the
eleven congressional districts. Cosson
got more votes in every county in the
Sixth, Seventh, Eighth and Ninth con-
gressional districts with the exception
of Pottawattamie county, which is
wet. Cosson's total vote in the Fifth
eth senatorial district the district
represented by Senator Allen-was
4,414 while Allen received only 1888,
or 431 fewer than Cosson.
"Cosson got $50 votes more in AL
lens own county-Pocahonta county
than Allen.
These figures show that Cosson is a
greater favorite than either of the 9TH
er two candidates. The above votes
were cast in the state election when
there were no republican candidates
opposing any of the men.
Other elements of the strength of
George Cosson are pointed out as fol-
lows:
Everywhere Cosson's honesty and
integrity are recognized. People say
that if Cosson were governor they
would know where to find him; that
he would put the general good above
any private or selfish consideration.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-05-18

corner of Section II, T. so N, R.
80, w. 9th p. NJ; thence running
east along the highway extending
east and west along the south side
of said Section z to the inter
section thereof with the corporation
line of the incorporated town OF
Audubon, Audubon County, Iowa.
The Board of Railroad Commits
sioners has fixed the 18th day OF
June, 1916, 10 O'Clock A. NJ, at
its office in Des Moines, Iowa, as
the time and place for hearing
said petition.
Dated at Des Moines, Iowa, this
18th day of May, 1916.
BOARD OF RAILROAD COMMITS
SIONERS OF THE STATE OF
IOWA.
ATTEST:
Geo L. McCaughan,
Secretary.