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New Britain herald., 1916-03-20
Justice of Supreme Court Said to
 Be Strong in East and West
ROOSEVELT OUT OF IT.?
Root Will Not Accept Craftsmanship Of National Convention in Chicago Big Gathering.

Chicago, March 2O.-Selection of a temporary chairman for the repubT- Can national convention which meets here in June. was the problem faced by the members of the republican na- tional committees subcommittee on convention arrangements here today.
 With the exception of E. $. Dun- can of North Carolina, every member of the sub committee was present when Charles D. Hlles, of New York, chairman, rapped for order
 The western members were regarded as favoring an immediate selection of the temporary chairman.
 Root Out of Convention.
 Franklin Murphy of New Jersey brought word of the elimination of T.lihu Root of New York from the temporary chairman contest. He said: MT Root has stated positively that he would not attend the conVen- tiOn.'
 Chairman Hilles declined to discuss presidential possibilities. He said an effort would be made to have the con- Vcntion go on record as favoring a uniform presidential primary law.
 Before the session began Ralph Williams of Oregon said that the re- publicans in Oregon regarded Justice Charles E. Hughes of the supreme court as the best compromise candi- date. T do not think" said MT. Will Hams, that the leaders regard Col. Roosevelt seriously as a candidate'
 Candidates for the temporary chair manship whose names appeared in the discussion were: Senator w. F. Borah of Idaho; Senator Henry c. Lodge, of Massachusetts; former Governor Chase $. Osborn of Michigan; Gov ernor S A. Mccall of Massac chusetts, and P C. Knox of Pennsylvania.
 Not Serious About Teddy.
 Franklin Murphy said he did not think Col. Roosevelt would be seri- ously considered by the convention es a presidential candidate. JGlihu Root, he said, was the ideal candidatc.' '"The wisest leaders of the oartN,' said MT Murphy. seem to think that Col. Roosevelt could not be elected if he were nominated. He is stronger ir the west than in the east
 Fred w. Upham of Chicago, head of the Chicago convention committee, who has just returned from the east, said the sentiment he had heard in that section placed Justice Hughes first, Governor Mccall second and former Vice President Fairbanks third as possible convention candidates.
 The committee plans a two-day ses- sion.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-20
FOOD CARDS ISSUED
Five Ounces of Butter Weekly and Ten Pounds of Potatoes INCrN Twelve Days Berlin Allowance.

Berlin, March 20, nN wireless to Sayville.-Thc new regulations in re- gard to distribution of butter ana po- tatoes went into cffect today, and the people of Berlin are now able to pur- chase these supplies only on prescn- tation of cards.
 Each person will be permitted to purchase 135 grams (about five ounces) of butter weekly and ter pounds of potatoes each twelve daHH.
 It is urderstond this m' a>Ir, is Il temporary one, t2 remain ih force un- til the local shortage is rcmodied bv better methods of distribution.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-20
TO SPEAK AIT SHOP GATES.

General Organizer J. F. Wickham will address an open meeting of the machinists in the hall at 34 Church street next Sunday afternoon at oclock. Officers Of the union arc to seek permission from Mayor Quiglcv to make addresses at the factory gates roTt Saturday noon, to advertise the meeting.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-20
TAGGART J. s. SENATOR
Democratic National ComIntMntan
 Appointed By Governor RaIston to Succeed Late Benjamin r. SIliyely.

Indianapolis. Ind, March 20.- Thomas Taggart, democratic nation al committeeman today was appoint cd United States senator tp fiji the va cancy caused by the death of Senator Benjamin F. Shively, by Governor Ralston. MT. Taegart expects to leave for Washington.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-20
SPOKE, ON "FRANCI.'

The McAH Missionary AuNliary met at the First Baptist church this . ftcrnoon. The feature of the meet ing was an address by Madame Blanche d'Aubiquc Biclor of France, on "France, the Gospel and the War;" StereOptican views were shown dur ing the course of the lecture. After ward tea was served by members of the auxiliary.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-20
May Be Given Pension.

While it was generally understood that Mrs Slack, after her thirty years service at the cutlery, would surely get d pension, Superintendent Joseph Lamb would neither affirm nor deny the rumor today. He explained that the matter of giving out pensions had not yet been fully decided, so he had nothing to say on the matter How ever. as the superintendent is said to have made arrangements to vlSlt Mrs. Slack as soou as she has sufficiently recovered, it is believed that this is the news he will have for her and her days of active labor are over.
 Her only living relatives are said to be sisters who reside in Shclbourne Falls, Mass, and they were notified today.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-20
French Say Foe Fails Aoaiu.

Paris, March 20, 2:40 D. m.-Ger- man forces have bonn barded Malan- court and an attack made by them on the French positions at Cote do Poivre has resulted in failure, accord ing to the announcement made by the French war office this afternoon.
 There has been an intermittent hombardment in the region of Vaux. The text of the statement follows:
 gro the west of the River Meuso the enemy has delivered a bombard ment of considerable violence in the region to the south of Malancourt. To the east of the river, after a pre- paratory fire from the German arti1- lery, the enemy delivered against our positions at Cote de Poiyre a small attack which resulted in complete failure. There has been an inter mittent bombardment in the region of VauX.
 Tn the WOeVre district the night passed quietly with the exception of a fairly spirited cannonading at Les Epargcs. There has been nothing else of importance to report from the remainder of the front.
 7 At about o'clock this morning, English, French and Belgian aviators bombarded the aviation field at Houttave, to the east of Ostend. Nineteen French aviators took part in this expedition and all of them re- turned to their base.'
 German Statement.
 Berlin, March 20, via London. 4.25 D. m-An attack made by French trCCpe on the Village of Naux, north east of Verdun. was repulsed with heavy losses, the war office announced day
 The violent att9 ks of the Russians in the Lake region on the northeri rart of the eastern front were con a tinued The Russians charged repeat edly with strong forces but were beat en back with large losses.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-20

Constitutional Leader Protests Against Occupation Of Mexican Cities by American Troops and is Told There is No Foundation for His Ecars-Funston Instructed to Keen Forces Away From ToNns.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-20
man Was "Complctc Failure"

London, March 20, 1925 D. m.- SiXty-five allied acroplanes today bombarded the Belgian coast town of Zcebrugge. All returned.
 The following official statement was made: Tn the early hours of this morning a combined force of approxi- lnately fifty British, French and Bel gian aeropIanes and seaplanes, accom- panied by fifteen fighting machines, left and attacked the German seaplane station at Zeebrugge and the aero drome at HOuttaVe, near Zeebrugge.
 Considerable damage appears to have been done The machines on the average carried 200 pounds of bombs All the machines returned safely.
 "One Belgian officer is reported seriously wounded.
 "All the British machines referred 10 were naval
 Zeebrugge is on the Belgian coast twelve miles northeast of Ostend. It is one of the principal points from which submarine operations in the North Sea are directed.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-20
SIXTY-FIVE ALLIEl
 PLANES HAIL BOMBS
 ON ZEEBRUGE BASE
Fleet Makes Spectacular Air Raid on German Seaplane Stations
 on Belgian Coast
ALL RETURN SAFELY AFTER
 A SHOWER OF EXPLOSIVES

ANiatorS Feature of Days News From Europc's BatucticIds-Paris Re ports Bombardmcnts at MaIancourt Attack on Cote dc poivrc by Ger man Was "CompIctc Failure"
New Britain herald., 1916-03-20

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New Britain herald., 1916-03-20
Mayor Would Dictate.

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New Britain herald., 1916-03-20
UNITED STATES MUST USE RAILROADS TO TRANSPORT
 SUPPLIES TO THE TROOI
Carranza Pr0feSSeS to Be in Dark as to AmI ica's Exact Meaning and Wires State Del partment Asking Further Information QUESTION OVERSHADOWS EVERYTHING
 ELSE IN PURSUIT OF OUTLAW CHI

Imperative That Linc| Thrown Open to Ensure PH Amount Of Supplies Reaching diers Now Nearing Villas Lt Gen. Gales Threatens to Take
 Gold Mine Owned in New YOa
New Britain herald., 1916-03-20

MaNOr QuiglcN poses as q great CN- pCnent of publicity. Does he forget the secret meetings he held last sum- mer with members of the party? Does he forget the secrecy he main tained when he appointed his famous veto committee and neglected to let any members of the council become acquainted with the fact? Does hc forget the secret meeting this com mittee had without the council being nfOrmcdn
 Mayor Would Dictate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
TICKET SELLERS ARE
URGED TO GET BUSY

August Claus, chairman OF the ex-
ecutive committee of the Moline High
School Alumni association, makes the
report that 2S5 tickets for the annual
banquet on Friday evening of next
week must be sold if the affair is an
even break financially. 1t is hoped that
at least 800 will attend, inasmuch as
there are nearly 500 graduates of the
local high school in the city, this num-
Der should easily be attained
Emphasis is laid on the fact that all
tickets should be purchased by next
Wednesday. 1t will be necessary for
the committee to give the Moline club
steward, who will have charge of the
banquet. an estimate of the number
who will attend and it will be abso-
lutely necessary to procure tickets by
Wednesday from members of class
committees now in charge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
swanson DAMAGE
FIXED AT $4,000
jury Returns Verdict Against Tri-City
Railway Company After An
AII-Night Session.
TRAGEDY AT CAMPBELL'S ISLAND
Victim Crossing Stream on Track and
Either Jumped or Pushed to
His Death in Water.

Emil Swanson, administrator OF the
estate of Oscar Swanson, was award
ed damages of $4,000 by the jury
which heard the case against the
street railway company in the Moline
city court. The verdict was returned
at $50 this morning after an all-night
session.
The verdict closes a case which has
extended over 10 days. The plaintiff
asked $4,000 for the death, one year
ago last Memorial day, of Oscar Swan
son, said to have been caused by be-
ing struck by an interurban car on
the Campbell's island bridge and be-
ing hurled into the river. 1t is ex-
pected that the street railway COM
pany will appeal the case.
Fell or Pushed From Bridge.
Swanson's tragic death will be re-
membered by residents of Moline. The
Young man, in company with a com
panion, was crossing the interurbar
bridge when he either jumped fol-
safety or was brushed off by a cal
into the water. Body was not recov-
cred for nearly two weeks. A cor
oner's jury, which investigated the
case, returned a verdict of death by
drowning as result Of being pushed
off the bridge by car, the property
of the street car company.
Attorneys kohler and kenworthy
represented the plaintiff in the case
while the defense was represented by
Searle & Marshall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
PARTY TO HONOR VISITOR,

Miss Myrtle Nelson honored Miss
Helen Jackson of Aberdeen, S. D., at a
pretty bridge party Thursday to which
IL guests were hidden and played an
interesting round of games at three
tables. Pretty fayors-daintily colored
sewing baskets-were awarded Mrs.
Otis Howard as high scorer, Miss Jack
son being presented with guest favor.
Peonies of immense size and beauti-
full coloring were used in large bou-
quets to decorate the rooms, an Amer
lean Beauty shade Frightening the liy-
ing rooms while those in a delicate
shell pink and white formed a pretty
center bouquet on the dining table.
A collation. that was delicious was
served at the quartet tables. the hos
tess being assisted by Miss jeanette
McMater.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10

Morning Star next Wednesday night
is becoming more alluring with each
ray of sunshine which shows itself in
this hitherto dark town and one of
the circle members high in authority
as prophet Of what is to happen
when they plan things says it will be
so "pesky hot by next Wednesday
that all Moline will be wishing it
could be on the boat. Great plans are
being made for a fine time, with dane
ing as the main diversion, and beau
! tiful moonlight night. Buy your
tickets early.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10

being found she was not seriously
hurt.
Caleb Purvis recently underwent a
minor operation at st. Anthonys hos
pital. He will be home this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Adams were in the
tri-cities Saturday
Elmer Anderson who has been en-
ployed as blacksmith at the Coal VAL
ley mine has, gone to Rock Island.
Adam Benthan of kewanee was a
visitor here the first of the week.
Peter Conner was a Rock Island
visitor the past week.
tor Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Sherrard of Sher-
rard were week end visitors here.
The school children had a picnic in
the woods Saturday. There was a
large crowd present.
Jack Inch of Cable was visitor
here Wednesday.
George Scott was an Aledo passen-
ger Saturday.
The Matherville Glee club gave a
concert in Viola Tuesday.
Matherville defeated Rock Island 600
Block team Sunday by score of l to
is. The visitors were completely out
claSSed.
John Jones has gone to La Sale as
a delegate to the fraternal convention
which is being held there.
Charles kirchman spent Decoration
day at his former home in Henry, Ill
Mrs. Charles Mingling was a Rock
Island visitor Tuesday.
Mrs. Neave Sr., has recovered from
recent illness
A large number from here attended
the dance in Sherrard Tuesday.
George Bedford was a Rock Island
passenger Wednesday.
The Matherville Glee club took part
in the Memorial service held at AledC
Decoration day
The public school closed Friday
Miss Morris, the principal, has return
ed to her home near Aledo, and Miss
Edgar to her home near Rio.
Jack Rowe of Sherrard was a Wis
itor here Saturday
Mrs. Joe Holgate and sister Mrs
Wallie Gustafson were tri-city shop
pers Saturday
| Luke Mcneil has resigned his posi-
| ton at the Joe Wild store
! Mrs. Lee Davis of Moline was a Wis
| itor here Sunday
Mrs. Emil Roquet and son Corwir
are visiting the formers parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Corwin Trego, east of Sher.
rard.
| The Coal Valley local held a specia
meeting Saturday evening to investi-
gate what could be done for the mer
who are off work on account of the
shortage of places at the mine. Il
was decided to work them in theil
turns
Eric Anderson and Mr.. Lundell O.
Milan spent Sunday here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
FIGHTS STOPPED;
BIC CROWD SORE
Fans Gather in East Moline for Box
ing Show and So DO the Deputy
Sheriffs, Who Interfere.
Johnnie RITCHIE THE FEATURE
Chicago Lad Was to Have Boxed With
Eddie Evers-yisit of Authorizes
Is Great Surprise.

Some three hundred disappointed
fight fans filed out of an East Moline
building last evening after announce
ment had been made that a program
of bouts which they were to have wit
messed could not be staged, reason for
which being the unexpected visit of
county authorities.
The boxing program which was to
have taken place:
Johnnie Richie of Chicago VS.. Eddie
Eyers of Rock Island.
Young Donahue of Rock Island, VS..
Kid Norman of Moline.
Joe Herrick VS.. Jack HerriCk, both
of kewanee.
The house was well filled with eager
followers of the sport of padded mits
and it was with dire threats for the
"squakers" that they lined up before
the box office for the return of their
one buck each. Emil Thirty was
there, having come down from Chica-
go with Johnny Richie. one of the
friskiest young colts in his stable. The
house looked good for $500.
The fans arrived at the building
early in the evening, fearing there
would be no room for tardy arrivals
All went we'll until Mickey Pierce,
who was staging the show, appeared
on the fine new elevated ring and an
nounced there would De nothing do
ing"
Shadow Building.
1t is learned that Deputy Sheriffs
Murray and Robinson, who informed
Pierce that the entertainment would
not take place, had for several hours
been shadowing the building where
the show was to have been held.
Three weeks ago boxing show was
held in East Moline and Johnnie
Richie was the main attraction, going
10 rounds with frankie Sinnet. There
was no disturbance of any kind; the
audience was orderly, and the author
tiles did not interfere, though at that
time as was the case this time there
was no particular effort to keep the
affair quiet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
Moline Society
ENTERTAINS ON BIRTHDAY.

Yesterday was gala day for Miss
Ellen Swanson, 262S Thirteenth ave-
nue., and her IA little friends whom
she entertained to celebrate her 10th
birthday anniversary, she having in
vited her Sunday school teacher and
class and one little neighbor girl to
enjoy the day with her. In one game
arranged to amuse, prizes were taken
by Frances Claussen and Helen Ring.
Mrs. Swanson also entertained with
piano selections.
When the children were invited to
the dining-room they were delighted
with elaborate decorations carried out
in pink and white. The table was
centered with large pink and white
birthday cake and favors at each
place were pink and white baskets
filled with candies. Ellen was made
the recipient of a number of pretty
gifts and her guests are already an
ticipating the celebration Of her birth
day another year
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
TAYLOR RIDGE.

Mr. and Mrs Henry Jackson of Sher-
rard visited Sunday at the home of
James Miller.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Hartman of Rey-
nolds, Mrs. Anna Hintermeister and
daughters, Julia, Anna and Nellie, and
Mrs John Hintermester and children
were guests at the home of August
Hartman Sunday.
Rev Mr.. Henderson. who is working
in the interest of the Anti-Saloon
league. had charge OF the church SER
vices Sunday.
The young people Of the Methodist
| church will give home talent enter
tainment at the Methodist church We'd
| neSday evening, June IA.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reid of Nebraska. who
have been visiting at the home of the
formers sister, Mrs. Robert Miller, re-
| turned home last week.
Mrs. Anna Hintermeister visited sew
eral days last week with friends il
Andalusia.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Heath of Iowa are
visiting with friends and relatives here
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
Mr.. WALTERS TELLS
Of PILE CURE
Suffered for Years, Cured in
Three Painless Treat
mentS.

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
ARRIVES FOR CENTENNIAL.

Mrs. c. c. Gregory, formerly OF TINS
city but more recently of Nolan, New
Mexico, with the simple life at Over
look ranch, arrived in the city yesterday
morning for a visit with old friends.
Her visit will revive the Sunshine club,
a little organization which has been
disrupted by removal and death of
members, but which was an active and
enjoyable double quartet Of close
friends here about decade ago. Mrs.
Gregory's visit has been looked for
ward to with pleasurable anticipation
and she will be one Of the guests at the
centennial celebration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
HELPING HAND PICNIC.

The Helping Hand picnic and an
nual meeting, scheduled for next Tues
day night at the Meersman home, is
drawing near. This is always arranged
to coincide with the date Of a full
moon and this makes it a particularly
enjoyable function. Since it rarely
rains when the moon is full'-this is
quoting one of the workers who has
been keeping tab on affairs social
the weather is going to be fine. Should
this prediction fail the good things to
eat will be taken TO Recreation hall
and the picnic will be held there
Those in charge Of the supper ask
all the girls to call up members of the
supper committee, either Mrs. Steve
Darling or Miss Mary Wendell at
Lundt & Cos. This should be done
at once. For the benefit Of new mem
bers it is stated that those going by
street car should take O'Clock blue
line car and ride to the end of the line
on Twenty seventh street, from there
taking the beautiful walk through the
woods to TWenty-third avenue, thence
east 10 the house just beyond the
Fairyiew school. Girls who can go in
the afternoon will find the tennis
grounds all ready for games
CIRCLE PLANS FXCERSI0S