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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-20
Armies Of Central Powers
Assume Offensive at
Several Points.
HEAVY FIGHTING
NOW IN PROGRESS
Troops Mssssd 20 Check Progress Of
Russians, Reumanians and Thsir Al
lies Germans Making Effort to Save
Lembsrs-orsat Battle Raging in
Dobrudja, in Effort to Defend Rail
road Routs. .,g

Sighting on q huge scale Is in
progress along the eastern front,
whence the center Of interest has
shifted following the letup in the
allied attack on the Somme
on the west. Much evidence
Is accommodating that the central
powers are now devoting their at
stention to the campaign in the
east, concentrating large forces
against Roumania, notably under
Field Marshal Won Mackensen In
Dobrudja and putting all possible
available men in the held to stop
the Russian march on Lemberg by
way OF Halicz, and menacing
drives OF the Russians and Rou-
manians In Transylvania.
Is Both Berlin and Sofia report the
development Of a--great battle in
sDobrudja, to defend the railroad
route into Roumania from Cons
stanza, on the Black Sea. The en-
gagement, they declare turning in
favor OF. the central powers.
The latest report of the fighting
in GaliciaE and yolhynia shows the
Teutonic forces on the offensive
and claiming decided advantages
over the Russians under General
Bruseiloff.
AS has frequently been the case
when decisive Developments were
lacking, petrograd today is silent
regarding the operations along the
Russian front. reporting there have
been no important happenings. ~
s Turkish troops, which appear to-
have played an important part IN
stiffenlng the lines Of the central
p0wers have been successful IN
the nsiting IN SGalicIa .si
ss Inss sMacEddDiG the trend .Of this
campaign APPEARS to favor the en-
tertes armies The Serbians ate
reported ip continued advance
along the western end Of the line. !
driving the remaining Bulgarians
out Of Florina and capturing the
highest peak IN the kaimakoalan
range, north Of Lake Ostrovo.
Sofia, however, denies the success
claimed for the Serbians in Kai-
makoalan region.
Greece again appear as a
probable new factor In the military
field 4 In the Balkans. She is re-
ported to have sent an ultima tum
to Germany demanding the return
of Grecian troops taken by the
Bulgarians in Kavala and sent to
Germany for internment. Z
Paris reports an attack at hill
76.. on the Somme, which was re-
PEELED.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-20
To Meet huah., Attack.

Long Branch. N. J.. Sept. 20.-Presi-
dent Wilson and Vance Mccormick,
national democratic chairman. mapped
out here today program for meeting
the campaign attacks Of Charles f..
Hughes on the railroad eight hour law.
Asserting that the democrats would
show that the president placed before
congress complete program to meet
the threatened railroad strike, Mr. Nc
Cormick asserted that Mr.. Wilson Is
prepared to urge strongly the enact
ment Of this program.
The republicans. he declared. seemed
to ignore everything In the program
except the one item passed by con-
gress. He said 1t would be shown how
the president planned to minimize q
possibility OF the repetition Of the
strike situation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-20
PRESENTS PARTY CLAIMS.
Mrs. George Bass, Speaks For Demo
Gratis at Suffrage Convention


Waterloo. Sept. 20.-Mrs. George
Bass, Chicago, chairman Of the wom-
ans bureau Of the democratic national
committee, spoke at an open meeting of
the Iowa Equal Suffrage Association at
Hotel Russell Lamson last night. She
presented the claims Of the democratic
party for the support of the suffragists.
Informal conferences Of county chair
man occupied yesterday afternoon.
Workers told Of methods which had
been effective in winning votes and Of
anti-suffrage activities which helped to
defeat the amendment
Business routine occupied the morn
in session. Reports of the correspond
ing secretary and oter officers were
given. The plan Of campaign outlined
by the national organization for unfit
cation of state and federal work was
presented by Miss Elizabeth Scott. OF
BURLINGTON, and Miss f. w. Dobson,
Des Mones. The convention sentiment
favors the national plan, but no vote
has yet been taken.
The evening, Miss Harriet Vittnm,
chairman Of the womans bureau, re-
publican national committee. will give
an address Senator w. 8. Kenyon. of
Fort Dodge. will also speak.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-20

Athens, Sept. 2O.-There is reason to
believe that the Greek government has
sent an ultimatum to Germany and
Bulgaria, expiring tonight, demanding
the immediate return Of the soldiers
taken prisoners ct Kavaia.
when the Greek seaport of Kavala
was entered by German and Bulgarian
troops the city was garrisoned by the
Fourth Greek army corps. According
to an official statement issued by Ber-
lin the entire garrison, consisting of
10000 men, asked the German govern
ment for food and protection from the
entente allies. The German account of
the affair differs radically from that
given out at the allied capitals and
from stories sent out from Athens. The
number of soldiers transported to Ger
many, according to these versions. was
less than 1,O00,f one account placing the
total at seventy officers and 800 men.
The remainder Of the garrison is vari-
ously said TO have been transported to
Saloniki by the French and to be en-
ca:nped on the island Thasos Arecent
dispatch from Athens reported the ar
rival of some members Of the Kayala
garrison inathe Greek capital. The In
cident caused a profound sensation in
Greece and the action Of the Germans
was bitterly denounced by the pro o-al-
He'd party. Immediately after the new
premier took office news dispatches
said he intended to demand the return
of the Greek soldiers from Germany
and that refusal would be the signal
for the entry of Greece into the war.l
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-20
PER CAPITA WEALTH
OF IOWA is 81, ,753
Total Assessed Valuation Of State 10
$4,134, ,542,35o - Ida County First in
Per Capita Wealth, and Monroe
County Is Ninety. Ninth.

Des Moines, Sept 20. - Iowa's as
sessed wealth equally distributed
would give every man, woman and
child in the state $1,753 in cash. Sc
curities or property, according to the
report Of w. H. Williams. revenue
clerk in the office OF the state auditor.
The wealth, according to the report.
is greatest In the rural districts.
Ida heads the list OF counties with )
per capita assessed wealth OF $2.S6l,
while MONROE county has the lowest
assessed wealth, 3Sa6 per capita.
The total assessed wealth 10 34,1S4.-
542.350. 49,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-20
FINAL EFFORT TO
PREVENT STRIKE
Mayor Mitchell 10 Make Personal Ap-
beaI to President shonts Of Traction
company-Rscssntion Of Union May
Cause Second Strike.

New York, Sept. 20.-All other ef-
forts to prevent the threatened general
strike Of 100000 trade unionists, in
sympathy with the striking carmen,
having thus far failed, Mayor Mitchell
today decided to make personal ap-
peal to Theodore Shonts, president OF
the Interborough Rapid Transit Com
pany, to recede from his reiterated in
5tertion to deal no more with the strik-
ers.
Mr.. Shonts' position, necessary, the
traction head says, because of a threat
to strike by loyal employees, in the event
of recognition of the union, baked the
attempt of the public service commits
sion and a citizenss committee to bring
about an amicable adjustment.
Altho there appeared little hope of a
change in the traction company's pol
Icy, the mayor arranged for confer
tence with Mr.. Shonts later today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-20
MUNICIPAL HEADS CONVENE.
Three Hundred City Officials Attend
Convention at Dubuque.

Special 10 IlNles- NeuUilCdI.
Dubuque, Sept. 20. = Nearly 300
mayors and other city oS!c:ais from
every part Of the state are here today
attending the nineteenth annual con-
vention of the Iowa League Of Mu-
inequalities. Great interest is being
taken in the proceedings. Late this aft
ernoon the visitors will be taken for
an automobile trip over town and to
numerous points outside of the city.
Tonight they will be banqueted by the
Dubuque Commercial Club. The elec-
ton Of officers and selecting place
for next years meeting will occur at
the Thursday morning session.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-20

London, Sept. 2o.-A Reuter- dis
patch from Athens, under date OF
Sept. 19. says:
"lt 10 learned on good authority
that this mornings conferences OF
Premier kalagsropouios and the
former minister, with King Con-
stantins, resulted in q principle for
the departure from nsutraIity."
Reuters Telegram Company says
it learns officially that the Greek
government has submitted very
urgent note to Germany reg arding
the removal to Germany Of Greek
troops from kavala and demanding
that they bs released.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-20
Riotina At chemnitx.

s London, Sept. 2O.-serious rioting in
which anumber Of lives were lost took
place at chemnitz. Saturday afternoon,
according to q Central News dispatch
from The Hague. The dispatch says
the rioting started when the news ar
rived Of the heavy losses OF Chemnitz
worl<men Ia the Somme battle. Crowds
assembled on the streets and sang "The
1nternattonn!e." They refused to dis
perse and were charged by hussars.
Five hussars were killed and forty
wounded and about forty civilians were
killed and 800 were arrested.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-20
AMERICANS ON LOST SHIP.

Sinking Of British Steamer strathtay
May 4s Subject Of Inquiry.
Washington, Sept. 20.-Consul Gem
eral Skinner at London cabled the
state department today that two
Amsstcan sailors William Wootton, of
Harri6ons n. J.. and Bernard Sweeney,
OF Bayonne. n. j.. were saved from
the British steamer strathtay. tor
psdosd by g submarine Sept 6, in the
English channslss s. 7ss ssssse y 800
Whether the vessel was attacked
without warning was nor stated. Def
.nite information on this point will be
sought before an inquiry Is addressed
to Germany. 1t is assumed by officials
that affidavits were taken from the
American seamen to be forwarded to
the state department. The Strathtay.
sailed Aug. % from New York for
Havre and earlier reports of. her sink
ing said the entire crew was saved.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-20
PAGE ON E.

PAGE ONE.
Tslssraphie News: !.
Teutonic ALLIES Gaining on East
Front.
Great Battle Raging.
Greece Takes First Step Towards
War
Sends Ultimatum to Germany.
Villa May Cut Railway Lines.
Mexican Situation gain Menacing.
Democrats Arouse Hughes Ham
!: .sss: s;s;ss: s:'s.? TWO AND FIVE.
Division Of tie Job in Mathemat-
second Sim of rama Accident
Hop .sCor Aged Charity Sister.
No >s.at Shakeup Among Upper
Iowa Pastors.
Teachers to Pussh School Reforms.
A Review OF Census Revelations.
PAGE SIX.
EDITORIAL:
Sunday Law and tho Workers.
The Lure Of the Walnut
will Harding BE Defeated?
Topics of the Times.
Iowa Opinion and Notes.
PAGES SEVEN, EIGHT, NINE, TEN,
ELEVEN.
City News:
Methodists Ask Hurlburts Return.
Members Of Church Circulate Peti-
ton.
U. B. Missionary Conference Here
Friday.
Corn Canning Pack About Finished.
School Children to Fight Moths.
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TWELVE.
Markets and General:
Foreigners Buying American Wheat.
Good Weather Eases Corn,
Cattle Market Weak.
Hogs Slow to Lower.
Eight-Hour Law Mere Wage Boost.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-20

mat thru his mission to Cuba just pre-
ceding the war with Spain and as
special commissioner to Venezuela for
President Roosevelt. s.
Mr.. Calhoun had much to do with
the forming of the American Steel &
Wire Company, and the Federal Steel
Company, and for many years was a
director and counsel for the Corn Pro-
ducts Company the Baltimore & Ohio
railway and other large corporations.
He served one term In the Illinois leg
islature.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-20
Rumored Fall Of chihuahua a.

Ell Paso. Tex, Sept. 20.-A number
of rumors were current here today
that Chihuahua City was captured by
Villa in a second attack last night.
Gen. Francisco Gonzales. commandant
at Juarez, and Consul Garcia declared
the report without foundation.
According to reports the attacks
we're preceded by mutf> b sf--s <lerge
part of the garrison The bandits
were said to occupy the penitentiary
and two fortified hills.
Consul Garcia and General Gonzales
maintain, altho wire communication
has been hampered, that messages re-
ceived early today, indicated quiet in
Chihuahua City.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-20
CHANCE Date Of Election.

Mexico City. Sept. 20.--A decree by
General Carranza was published today
changing the date Of election of dele
gates to the constitutional assembly
from Oct. Is to Oct. %. The assembly
will convene at Queretaro on Nov 90,
and the first formal session will be
held Dec l.
Among other changes in the election
law made by the decree is one making
the proportional representation for
deputies and senator's one to each
10000 Of the population, according to
the 1910 census.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-20
THREATENS TO PROSECUTE.
Young Woman Who Attempted to End
Life Accuses Railroad Man.

SpeCIHI 10 IINleS-fSePuUIICdH.
Council Bluffs Sept. 20.-The young
woman named White, recently Of Des
Moines, who attempted to commit sui
eide here Sunday night. will proba bly,
institute proceedings against the man
who she charges led her to believe he
was unmarried when In fact he has d
family IN Valley Junction. She al
leges he Is Rock Island railroad man
and that Sunday he came to her apart
ments here and broke the news to her
that ne could be nothing more than a
brother to her. The young woman is
still in the hospital. The authorities
are considering her case.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-20
Bufqars Defeat Italians.

Sofia, Sept. 20. Official announce
ment is made here that the italian
troops on the Macedonian front have
been driven back by the Bulgarians.
In eastern Roumania, along the new
battle front south Of railroad to Con-
stanze on the Black Sea, great bat
tie is in progress. It is developing in
favor Of the Bulgarians. the announce
ment says.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-20
EMBARGO ON WHEAT
DEMAND OF BAKERS
Ask President Wilson to Call Special
Session Of Congress to Take Action
Against Farther Export Of Grain
Twenty Cent Bread Next Spring.

New York, Sept. 20.-President Will
son will be asked to call special ses-
sion of congress to declare an embargo
on wheat owing to the increase in the
price Of -four by resolution adopted by
200 bakers Of Brooklyn yesterday. 1t
was asserted that flour would be sold at
$14 a barrel and bread at 20 cents
loaf next spring unless an embargo was
declared.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-20
Berlin Adnjts stubborn Fiohting.

Berlin. Sept. 2o.-Stubborn and fiuc-.
tuating battles are going on in the
province Of Dobrudja, says today's Off
cial statement. The Russians and
Roumanians have hastily brought up
reinforcements and are defending their
positions with great stubbornness.
Roumanian forces which invaded
Transy1vania thru the Szurduk pass OF
the Transylvanian Alps have been de-
feated and driven back over the paths,
the war, office announced today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-20
oArrans Claim Gains.

Berlin, Sept. 20.-In hand grenade
attack on the British troops near Flers
on the Somme front the Germans yes
terday gained some success. says the
official statement issued today by the
German army headquarters. In the
verdun sector the Germans drove the
French out of a small trench on the
western slope of Dead Man Hill.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-20
LONGER SKIRTS PROMISED.
Garments Of Ankle Length, For Fall
Wear, Dictated by. Fashion.

New York, Sept. 20.-Longer and less
haring skirts are indicated by the fall
fashions, says the semi annual report
of the Silk Association of America
They will be of ankle length, frequent
ly made of pleats and require as much
or. more material than last year Paris
fashions. 1t Is asserted, have not
favored the extremely short, almost
freaky skirts, worn here this year.
The wearing Of these skirts have in
creased the demand for silk hosiery,
says the report Of the experts.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-20
Mccullough Case TO Jury.
"a Tiurea- r Ron,yhlican.

Special to Times-RepUbIlcan.
Scranton, Sept. 20.-The evidence in
the murder trial Of w. 6. mccullough h
was all in at about 8 O'clock last even-
ing and the case Is now up to the jury
to decide. Some Of the testimony was
highly In favor OF the defendant, TIE
case has occupied the attention of the
court all Of this week. Some Of the
witnesses came from as far as VIII
liams to testify for the defendant.
The aged wife Of Mr.. Mccullough
was taken sick Monday afternoon and
is reported to be a very sick woman.
The strain Of the trial proved too much
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-20
Crucial Games for Detroit.

Detroit, Mich. Sept. 20.-Fighting
with their backs to the wall, the De-
troit Americans met Boston today In
the second game Of the crucial series
OF the season. Victory for Detroit today
would put them within two points Of
Boston. Defeat for Jennings men
would give them only lighting chance
for the pennant. The batteries were
Ehmke and Stanage for Detroit;
Leonard and Carrigan for Boston. The
umpires were Owens and Evans.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-20
Explo,jon lKiljs Fiv, Mec,

Huntington, Pa. Sept. 20,-Five men
were instantly killed and another sus-
tanned fatal injuries when the air dry
house Of the Mount Union plant of the
Aetna Explosive Company was wrecked
near here early today. All the dead
were employed in the building. The
force OF the blast was heard for miles
but with the exception OF broken win
tiows the only DANA g. 10 tie plant was
In the building Wheye the explosion oc.
Cured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-20
GREECE TAKES
FIRST WAR step
Sends Ultimatum to Ger
many Demanding Re-
lease Of Soldiers.
INSISTS ON RETURN
OF KAVALA GARRISON

Note Sent to Berlin Urgent and Inms.
diate Release Of Interned Army 10
Demanded-king Constantine Said
to Have Sanctioned Step Which May
Lead to Immediate Declaration Of
War and Alignment With Entente.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-20
DECREASE SIZE OF BALLOT

Newspapers Ask For Minin,ixed Spee-
men Copy Because Of Paper Shortage.
Des Moines, Sept. 2o.-At a meeting
today the Iowa state executive council
took cognizance Of the shortage Of
print paper Newspapers thruout the
state at county seats, where the speci-
men ballot for tho next general elec-
ton are to be printed, have requested
the council that the ballot be held
aaowr; &c chs !!ca:. rcsss!h!. snace q. &c
count Of tn shortage Of paper.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-20
Would Remove Palestine Refugees.

Would Remove Palestine Refugees.
Washington, Sept. 20.-The American
embassies at Constantinople and Paris
Turkish and French governments has
ten their reply to the state departments
request to have women and children
refugees from Palestine leave Jaffa on
the United States cruiser Des Moines.
now en- route there with medical sup
plies.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-20
De.ianates Regiments for Release.

Designatet Regiments Tor Release.
Washington, Sept. 20.--General Fun
ston notified the war department today
that the First Vermont and Second New
York infantry regiments would be re-
turned to their home states as soon as
the Tennessee units now en- route to
the border, relieves them. The dispatch
also stated the decision Of General Fun
ston to send home three Pennsylvania
regiments on the arrival Of the North
Carolina contingent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-20
CALDER DEFEATS BACON.
Wins Republican Senatorial Contest il
New York by Good Msrain.

New York. Sept. 20.-Returns from
yesterdays primary elections at noon
today show that William NJ, Calder
had increased his lead over Robert
Bacon for the republican nomination
for United States senator. With 1.005
districts missing out of 5.7fs, the vote
for Calder stood ia 125,94s. against
1895 for Bacon, giving Calder a
plurality Of 1855. Calder carried
Greater New York. all districts com
plete. by 3s,4eS the vote being 5l.Stf
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-20
Ainahius Raid Drama.

London, Sept. TO-. Following is the
official account today in regard to op-
erations on the Macedonian front:
on our Struma front our aircraft
raided Drama. Bombs were dropped
on railway rolling stock and stores.
There were no developments on the
Doiran front"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-20
pesth q w. II. Robb.

Special to Times- Republican.
Creston, Sept, 20-M. III. Robb, news
paper man. member OF engineering
faculty OF Nebraska College. now the
university, ana at an early day a real
pioneer Of Omaha and Nebraska. died
in -Creston hospital last night. His
long residence III this section was
marked bss s the he greatest public activity
and his marked: ability was recognized
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-20
IOWA MARksMEN TO COMPETE.

R;Hs YSans 81 Guardsrren to es Sent
to Nationsi Tournament.
bes iMoines. Sept. 20.-Adjntant Cen
eraii City City e e. Logan, of the Iowa Ne
tional Guard. today was authorized by
the war department to appoint an army
rife team to take part in the competi-
tion at Jacksonville. Fla. General Logan
wired General Hen. on the border. au-
.thorizing him to appoint team.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-20
Ouiet al Coast Cities,

Washington, Sept. 20.-Naval dis
patches received today from east and
west Mexican ports said conditions
generally were quiet and that indie
pendence day celebrations were con-
Quoted peacefully.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-20

far her.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-20
Heroic Rescue By Ene;nsnan.

81. Centerville. Sept. 2o.-C Clinging to the
pilot of locomotive. Fireman, Allan
Mcintosh saved the life ola 2-year-old
Child, playing on the railroad track
near Brazil, yesterday. The baby's
mother Witnessed the rescue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-20
Rounanian. Make Gains,

Bucharest, Sept. 20.-The official re-
port issued today by. the army head
quarters announced that the Rou-
manians had gained success in
Dobrudja. The fighting was in the
region Of Enigea, 10 miles south OF the
Constanza- Tzernavoda railway.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-20
Germans Gain and Lose,

Paris, Sept 20.-Deteraained attacks
were made by the Germans last night
on French positions on Hill rs, north
OF the Somme. The Germans gained a
foothold at some advanced points but
were elected.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-20
pENNANTt RACE UNCHANGED.

Boston Now Leading Detroit by One
Full Gams.
Chicago, Sept. 20.-A game and a
half still separates Boston and Chicago
today in the American League race,
while Detroit is q half game ahead Of
Chicago. Detroit and Boston have two
more games at Detroit, and Chicago
plays Philadelphia today and tomor-
row. The percentages today are:
Boston. .5s2: Detroit .572; Chicago,
.569.