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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-05
Old Man Of the MAxmiAnt
Lakes is Sent to the Somme
to Bolster up the
Defense.
FIGHTING DEsPERATEIN
impe4u, Of French Afhkosu Hgv&
Pushed Germans Back akeadtN
During Pass Foysy-
eIat1k hoasA.

rUutted PRESS Leased w1re 1sEv1sDA
PARIS, Sept. t-E1eld Maxzha0
VonHind emburg has arrived On the
western front for the first tfno adncO
the beginning of the war and = urg
ing his commanders to Q more Stub
born defense along the Somne. thA
Echo De Paris stated today.
The "O1d Man Of Mazmfan EAkes
wftnessesl the retreat OF tho German
armies 1nder smashing British and
French blows In Sundays and Don-
days fighting. r was tho first greae
battle in which the Teutons have
been engaged since HdndenburG was
appointed chief Of the German gem
eraI staff.
The whole Somme battle 0o0f nas
suddenly burst into activity with fur.
ious infantry fighting and some OF
the most terrific shell blasting since
the Anglo-French offensive pegan.
". but in the past forty-edght hours
have been pushed steadily eastward
nv the impetus of French attacks.
General Fooh struck south OF tn0,
sornme yesterday while the main
body OF Teutom reserves was prepaf-,
ing To resist another great blow
north of the river. The french suO-l
cess IN this new drive eQualled tho
gains made north of the river on tho
preceding day. SoyecouTt was CAP
tr1red by a storming attack ana e1-
tending their gains Tar to the soucn.
the French occupied the village @
chilly. The outskirts OF three otfde
villages were seized and shout 6,0o0
prisoners were taken.
While this great battle wos g'oant
on south Of the Somme. the Germans
conttnued their preparations for II
counter attack against Positions cap-
t1,red by the French and British IN
sundays fighting north OF the riverS
The heaviest German blows ara eH-
pected to fall in the region OF Chaus-
mes, where the French gains imper-
fled German positions ON a very WIDE
front.
The strongest German counter aNs
tack was delivered north OF th4
Sonme between Combles and Forests
The French had observed preparA~
tions for this blow throughout yesteTl
day and were fully prepared to mees
1t, The first men to attack. feli UNI
der French fire and the SURVIVORS
were driven back to their trenches.
South of the Somme, the GermanA
made several unsuccessful attacks
near Belloy-En-S n-SanterTe, the Frencn
taking 100 prisoners. Bad wealner'
findered the development OF the
French offensive. but the night was
spent in organizing the newly won
ground against counter attacks.
On the northeastern front OF Vers
dun. the night was generally calm
the French taking fifty prisoners IN
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-05
Victoria Cross Awarded Avia-
tor by King George for
Bringing Machine to
the Ground.
DURING SUNDAY RAID
After Two Hour Duel In the Sky, the
Enemy AIrshIp Was Sent
Crashing to the
Earth.

LONDON, Sept. 5.-King George to-
day awarded the Victoria cross to
Lieutenant Robinson, who brought
down the Zeppelin in Sunday morn
ing's raid on London. the war Office
announced today.
The official announcement, made
known for the first time that the Yep
pelm was destroyed in thrilling air
fight by an English aviator and not by
shells from anti-aircraft guns.
Lieutenant Robinson was in the air
for more than two hours, engaging the
raiders under the most difficult cir
cumstances. Before bringing down
the Zeppelin over Cuffley, he attacked
another air ship.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-05
FOUR KILLED
UNDER AUTO
Ann Arbor Party Were Thrown From
Machine and Four Lost
Their Lives.

ANN ARBOR, Mich, Sept. 5.-Four
Ann Arbor persons met death and
three others were seriously injured
early today near Sandusky. Ohio,
when the automobile in which Trey
were riding turned turtle at sharp
turn. according to messages re-
ceived here.
The dead are:
HARRY C. MILLMAN.
DON A. STARK.
MRS. STARK
NORMAN E. SHELBACH
The injured: Martin c. Jacobus,
paul Rule, Erwin G. Huesel.
Millman, one Of the victims, was
brother of Mabel Millman, Ann Ar
bor girl, whose dismembered body
was found in Ecorse Creek, Detroit,
seven years ago.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-05
Church Burned Down.

TUnited Press Leased Wire Service. ]
CHICAGO, Sept. 5.-The First Con
gregational church, a landmark OF
Oak Park village, was destroyd by fire
early today with a loss Of $125,000.
The fire was the result of a severe
electrical and wind storm which
swept the city, starting blazes in sew.
eral places. Telephone poles and
wires were blown down and guests at
g. south side hotel fled to the street
in a panic when thirty foot smoke
stack was thrown on a roof of an ad.
Joining building by bolt Of lightning
Two boats in Lake Michigan were
swept from their moorings and
dashed against the breakwater piles
They were towed to safety by coast
guards.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-05
NASHVILLE CROWD INSULTED
CANDIDATE HUGHES AND WIFE

candidate did not show himself for
wait here. The governor and Mrs.
Hughes went to the station platform
to pose smilingly for local photo
grapher and to take a morning STROLL
1t became known today that the
nominee is planning to address the
men Of the Plattsburgh, N. Y, camp
if this can be arranged. A tentative
schedule already mapped out for HIM
includes a visit to the preparedness
camp September IL, making Hughes
return to New York one day later
than had been originally planned.
Before the candidates car left the
station a band struggled into the
train shed and by playing southern
melodies, evoked applause in which,
was blended cheers for Hughes.
The original plan had been for
Hughes to make a train speech but
apparently this idea was abandoned
because a crowd was missing. Ths
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-05
MURDERED IN
LOVERS Lane
Well-to-do Attorney Was Shot
Down by Two Masked Men
While Walking in
P@.
BLAoKMAI1ERs' VICTIM
PARK Has Been Infested With such
Criminals and Police Think
Dttworth Was Their
Prey.
BLA0KMAuERs' VICTIM

NEW YORK, Sept. b.-Satisfied
that Dwight p. Ditworth, well-to-do
lawyer Of Montcair, N. j., was killed
in lovers lane" in Vancortlandt park
here Sunday night by would-be black
mailers. the police are today Aearch-
ing for two masked men who shot
him to death.
Miss Mary McNNff who was with
Ditworth when the two men suddenly
appeared from the brush and ordered
him to throw up his hands, was per-
mitted to go to Long Beach today.
Miss McNiff has been eliminated In 50
far as learning through her who was
responsible for the murder is con-
cerned The plan to have he'd re-enact
the incident connected with the kill
ing Of her companion on the spot
where Ditworth WAS shot, was aban-
doned today. Miss McNiff told the
police she would return to New York
to lend such aid as she could al any
time, but the police have little hope
OF her meagre description OF the
highway men aiding them to any
great extent.
The police base their conclusion
that Ditworth was killed by black
matlers on the description Of the hold
up men and of the shooting given by
Miss McNiff and numerous complaints
that have come in revealing that the
park has apparently been infested
with blackmailers of the type that
attacked Ditworth.
Upon receipt of telegrap phic instruc-
tions from Mrs. Ditworth, the body OF
Ditworth was today turned over to
the Montclair, N. j., Masons. Prepara-
tions were made there for Masonic
funeral.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-05
KENTUCKY AND WEST VIRGINIA
ENTHUSIASTIC FOR PRESIDENT

town crowds to cheer, but the darken-
ed private car.
The presidents journey into Ken
lucky, while characterized as nonpo-
litical. has proved gratifying to his
political aides. At every point en-.
route crowds met him with bands and
cheers at stations. In many instances
they waited until after midnight for
a view Of the presidential train. Even
though they did not see the president
thew cheered loudly enough to wake
everyone on the train.
Thursday night the president leaves
for Atlantic City where he will al.
dress the convention Of the National
Women's Suffrage association. Satur-
day he expects to motor to Long
branch. Probably he will take up his
prediction plans and open headquar-
ters there Immediately.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-05
Cant Blame the Engineer.

NEW ORLEANS, La. Sept. 5.-Ad.
mitting that fishing is alluring but
contending that business is business,
Edgar Wright, lumber dealer, today
filed suit for $4,000 against an engi-
neer on the Baton Rouge, Hammond
and Eastern railroad.
In his petition, Wright alleges he
lost a lumber contract worth $4,000
because the engineer halted his train
two hours to try his luck at fishing
in a pond along the line.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-05
Crowd at Auditorium Kissed
Speaker and Cheered for
Wilson Like Hoodlums.
tBy Perry Arnold, United Press Staff

IBy Perry Arnold, United Press Stair
Correspondent
LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. 5:-Only
the usual railroad station crowd was
on hand here today when Charles b.
Hughes car was backed IL. There
were no cheers or other signs or
enthusiasm. The candidate is enroute
to Lexington, KY, where he VIII
speak today.
A. T. Hert, in charge of the west.
ern headquarters of the national
committee, got aboard for a confer
ence with the nominee and the two
remained together in the governor
private car during the half hours
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-05
NEGRO Troops In Riot.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 81
Military authorities today are inyes-
tigating the second riot in which
members Of the Eighth Illinois
(negro) infantry have participated
since being stationed here.
Fifty negro militiamen are in the
guard house here as the result OF
trouble that followed the arrest of
one of their mum ber by a city police
man. Over 100 of the negroes gath
cred about the officer and his pris-
oner and serious trouble appeared
imminent until the provost guard ar
rived and arrested about half of the
guardSmen.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-05
Ameriean-Mexlean CommIseIon.

NEW YORK, Sept. 5-With the
American flag flying at her masthead
and the Mexican fluttering from her
bowsprit, the presidential yacht May
flower steamed out of the New York
harbor today bearing the American
Mexican Joint commission which
homes to settle all difficulties between
the United States and the defacto
government.
New London, Conn, is the destina-
ton Of the party and the commander
of the Mayflower hopes to be able to
dock his vessel there late this after
noon. The first conference Will be
held tomorrow m morning.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-05
Children ILLEGALLY Held.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.1
DES MONIES, Iowa, Sept. g.
Charging that his two children are
Illegally held in the Iowa Childrens
home, August Uker, Floyd county
farmer, filed petition here today for
a writ of habeas corpus. The children
were committed to the home upon
testimony of their mother and aunt
that the father was neglecting them.
Uker claims he had no notice Of the
action.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-05
(nest Receptions He Ever Re-
ceived, People Gathering
at Every Station.

4 Robert ]. Bender, United Press
Staff Correspondent
On BOARD THE PRESiDHNI
ECIAIl, HUNTINGTON. w. va,
BIT. 5.-These have been the hnest
Septions Ihave-ever received" Pres
mt wilson today characterized ms
through West Virginia and Ken
Ky.
fhe president evidently was deignt
at the enthusiasm with which ne
received--even when, late q,
ht, there was nothing for smau
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-05
Mrs. Dodge Dead.

limited Press Leased Wire Service. ]
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa, Sept. 5.
Word has been received here to-
day of the death in New York late
Monday of Mrs. Grenyille NJ. Dodge,
wife of the Former Iowa congressman
and builder of the Union Pacific rail
way.
Mrs. Dodge had been in failing
health since the death of her husband
several months ago.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-05
11s Cases in Iowa.

DES MONIES, Iowa, Sept. 5.-A
three day accumulation of mall to-
day brought notice of only one more
case of infantile paralysis to the
state board of health. Officials re-
garded this as favorable sign. The
new case at WeIlman brought the
total re1orted cases to lis in Iowa.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-05
Rumor Not Verified.

DES MONIES, Iowa. Sept. 5.-Re-
garding persistent rumors that the
Iowa troops would be ordered home
from the border October 1, Adjutant
General Guy e. Logan here today de-
clared that no such orders have been
issued to his knowledge. He eX-
pressed the opinion that it was unlike
ly the Iowa contingent would be
moved from the border on October 1.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-05
Parachute Leaner Killed.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service j
MURPHYSBORO ILL.,, Sept. 5.-The
body of w. ID. Norton, parachute
'leaper, killed here yesterday, was
sent to Franklin, Indiana, Norton's
home, today.
Norton was dashed from a height
of about three hundred feet when
the parachute, to which he clung.
failed to open after it was cut from
the gas bag.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-05
Escaped Convict Captured.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service; ]
DIES MONIES, Iowa. Sept. 5.-A.
J. Wayman, Fort Madison peniten-
tiary trusty, who escaped from the
band of honor prisoners sent to the
state fair by Warden Sanders. was
captured here by the police today.
Wayman was sent up from 1ndianola
in 1912 for the murder Of his father.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-05
Near Beer Saloons.

DES MONIES, Iowa, Sept. 5.-John
Hammond, professional reformer, TO-
day declared himself in favor OF piac-
ing mulct tax on temp brew bars.
'"These places are hot beds or wet
nolitics." Hammond said. Local city
official ridicuIed the plan.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-05
Kansas for Wilson.

UNITED Press Leased Wire SERVICE
NEW YORK, Sept. SIS. B. Amid
ON. former chairman of the Kansas
state democratic committee, confer
red with Democratic Chairman NC
Cormick today and told him that, IN
spite of the claims of the republt
cans. there is every evidence that
Kansas will go to President Wilson.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-05
Evasion Of Transylvania Has
Been Checked by German
and Bulgarian Forces,
It is Reported,
YARD OFF ALL ATTACKS
eutonie Armies Have Pushed For.
ward Ten Miles Into Rumanlan
Territory and Cap
tured Towns.
y Carl W. Alderman. United Press

BY Carl w. AckefInan, United Press
Sta6 Correspondent
BERLIN, Sept. 5.-The Rumanians
i've been checked on both wings Of
eir invasion OF Transylvania and
re- in retreat before German and Bull
Rrian forces invading southeastern
limania.
Budapest dispatches today reported
halt in the Rumanian advance near
1NAya on the extreme Austrian right
Fing. After withdrawing to the west
hank OF the Cerna river, the Austri-
his warded OF all Rumanian attacks.
Austrian artillery tore great gaps N
~ Rumanian lines. d
SIa The north, On the Austrian left
|wfng, the RumAntans crossed the
Eyergo Szente Mik1os pass opposed
by only Austrian rear guards. but
when they attempted to fight cheir
ray across the Maros river, near the
hallway, they were abruptly halted by
3rtillery fire.
Even In the center where the Aus
Fians attempted no strong stand, the
kumanian advance is now making
ery little progress. The Budapest
Newspaper Az Est reported that the
kumanians have been unable to fol-
bw UP their advantage in this region,
ecause their transportation system
as fallen down badly under condi-
ons of modern warfare.
On the southern Transylvania from
er, the Rumanians are proceeding
18th the greatest caution, evidenly
aring that they will be led into a
ap.
Two Towns Taken.
SOFIA, Sept. 5.-The Rumanian
owns OF Kurtbunar and Akkadunlar
AVE been captured by the Bulgarians
Ind German forces who have pushed
onward ten miles into Rumanian ter
itory In their invasion of the Dob
udja region, it was officially an
bounced today,
Kurtbunar and Akkadunlar lie al
host directly south Of the Rumanian
ity of Silistra and about sixty-five
hiles northwest Of the Bulgarian port
f Varna.
Russians Use Sabres.
PETROGRAD. Sept. 5.-Russian
toops which crossed through Ruman-
have been In action against the
3ulgarians for the first time since the
eginning OF the war, it was officially
nn0unced today.
A Russian cavalry detachment en-
puntcred a Bulgarian force In the
umanian Dobrudja region yesterday.
he Bulgarians were sabred.
Russian Reinforcements.
ROME, Sept. 5.-Russian transports
I've landed a large Slav contingent
the Rumanian port of Constanza
aid in the operations against Bull
ria, according to advices received
IRE today. Part of the Russian
rces already have Joined the Ru-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-05
STRIKE
IS THREATENED
Subway and Elevated Railway
Men of New York Make
Demands Which Have
Been Refused.
POLICE EXPECT TROUBLE
Members Of tho Force Arc Denied
Vacations In Order 70 be Ready
In Case They Arc
Needsd.
iPoL1CE EXPECT TROUBLE

UNITED Press Leased Wire Servtoa.J
NDW YORK, Sept 5.-Danger OF a
strike which would tie up the subway
and elevated systems of New York
appeared greater this afternoon.
The demand Of the repres entatives
Of the union that all contracts made
by the Interborough company with
its employees be abrogated. was haty
refused.
The men have declared Q strike
will be called II the contracts are
not abrogated.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-05
A Dozen Mexi 81, Bandits
Hanging toXTelegraph Poles
Attempt to Hold Up In Resulted in Their Capture
and Execution BY Carranza Soldiers

fUnne s<asedW Wre satca
Honal San Poto last SATURDAY captured BY Car
bandits captured in the fight that fol
the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-05
Police Arc ReadY.

NEW YORK, Sept. 5.-Acting Po-
lice Commissioner Cooley today or
dered $500 New York policemen TO
hold themselves In readiness for
strike duty In case a strike Is de.
clared on the subway, elevated and
surface lines as the result Of today g
conference between representatives OF
the men and the employers. Police
vacations were cancelled.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-05
RvssIans Use sabres.
Ru..l.n ReInforcements.

ROME, Sept. 5.--Russian transports
I've landed large Slav contingent
the Rumanian port of Constanza
aid in the operations against Bul.
kria, according to advices received
IRE today. Part of the Russian
rces already have Joined the Ru'
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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-06-15
FL PASO HONORS AMERICAN
FLAG-WOMEN MARCH

In sea of red, white and blue color
thousands of FL Pasoans marched in
the preparedness parade Wednesday
morning. II was the greatest patriot
ic parade FL Paso has ever had. For
more than an hour civilian marchers
poured through the downtown streets
carrying the national colors, cheering
for the flag and being cheered in turn
by the crowds which lined the side
walks, filled the windows of offices and
store buildings and watched the pa
rade from buildings and automobiles.
There were more than 5000 march
ers in the parade, according to esti-
mates of army officers. This makes
FL Paso lead the United States in the
percentage of marchers to population
as the 5000 represented one-fifth of
her American population, II was es-
timated.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-06-15
NEW MEXICO BOOSTERS

The automobile tourists from Las
Vegas, who in company with some Of
Tucumcari's boosters, made a trip to
Galveston Texas, passing through the
best cities of Texas, returned as far
as Tucumcari today, and are being
served with banquet at the Voren.
berg tonight
They have enjoyed a most pleasant
trip and were royalty entertained ev-
cry where they chanced to stop long
enough. This trip has cost consider
able, but Las Vegas never dc~s any
thing by halves and no doubt will reap
"A bountiful harvest for their efforts to
bring tourists TO New Mexico where
the scenery is just fine as anywhere
on earth. Investors can find plenty of
places to put their money where it
will pay them a good percent.
We need more such booster trips
and Tucumcari should get busy and
awaken to the facr "thOse who ask
shall receive" but those who ask not
are unknown and stand alone.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-06-15
WILSON 8 MARSHALL
DEMOCRATS CHOICE
AS PARTY LEADERS

ST. Louis, Mo, June 10. The Demo
cratic National convention convened
this morning and after selecting Ollie
James, Of Kentucky, as chairman, u
adjourned until nine o'clock tonight,
when it is reported that Woodrow
Wilson will be chosen as the standard
bearer with Vice President Marshall
as his running mate.
All prospects for fight in the con-
vention went glimmering with Will
lam j. Bryan's announcement that he
did not propose to press certain plank
before the resolutions committee, and
that he would make convention ad-
dresses for the Democratic nominee.
June l4.--ln Flag Day speech
here today President Wilson declared
that there were some foreign persons
in the United States who were trying
to levy a kind of political blackmail
on the American political parties in
the interest Of foreign governments.
This, the president declared, must
be stopped. He was sounding what
some of his advisers said would be one
of the issues of the coming presiden-
tial campaign.
Persons in the presidents conf
dence said his ideas about he polit-
cal activities of foreign born citizens
would be the basis of a plank in the
platform to be adopted b. the s..
Louis convention.
With the keynote of Am ericanism
and peace, preparedness and prosper
ity." the Democratic national conven-
tion began its first session with not a
single element in sight TO disturb the
harmonious denomination Of president
Wilson and vice president Marshall.
Vice presidential booms wilted by
president Wilson's direct word that he
desired the denomination of vice pres
ident Marshall, were brought to the
convention hail. but only as favorite
sons compliments.