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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-14
EVERY CITY
IS BEST PLACE
New Government Armor Plate
Plant is to be Located
Somewhere Many
Ask For It.
BRILLIANT ARGUMENTS
Inland Towns Have Ono Strong
Point Which Orators Push for
= All They. Are
Worth.
BRILLIANT ARGUMENTS

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14.-Four
naval authorities today umpired the
liveliest land battle they ever saw,
the $11,0O0,00O prize contest for the
government plate plant site. Six
score and few odd cities are par
ticipating. Each contesting city has
all the advantages needed for any
first class armor plate factory and
according to her earnest orators, has
them to degree not equalled by any
other.
The naval authorities, Secretary
Daniels, Assistant Secretary Roose-
welt, Admiral Benson and Rear Ad-
miral Strauss, heard arguments yes
terday of the cities in states that
began with Alabama and continued
alphabetically down to Rhode Island.
Today, Providence, R. l., opened the
engagement. Tennessee, Texas, Vir-
ginia and West Virginia cities were
to be heard before dark.
The cheapest fuel, the best trans
portation, the most accessible de-
posits of ore, the highest class of
labor and the best working conditions
were common attributes of all the
cities represented. Some threw in
the finest climate for good measure.
The naval men are giving serious
consideration to all the points made.
They have to balance against the ad-
vantage of deep water harbors on the
coast, the danger of attack by a
foreign enemy and sthe inland cite
orators are making the most Of this.
With this element of danger removed
it Is generally agreed the coast cities
competing. for the plant would have
all the advantage.
One instance Of real team play de-
veloped today. Bristol, Tenn, wants
the plant So does Bristol, Va Ii
the Virginia Bristol loses, her hope
is that the Tennessee Bristol wins.
The only division between them is
the state line, the two cities being
pretty much the same place, except
for that imaginary line.
No established steel company has
accepted Secretary Daniels invitation
to make an offer of sale. The invita-
tiops were sent out in accordance
with the terms of the law which gave
the secretary authority to build, or
buy second hand" plant.
A representative of the Midvale
company was on hand, but merely as
an onlooker
viii Visit sites.
TBy J. P. Yoder, United Press Staff
Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14.-With
conclusion of arguments by represen-
tatives of 125 cities that want the
government armor plate plant ex-
pected tonight or tomorrow, the navy
general board has decided to visit a
majority of the sites proposed.
Some Of the city's propositions, it
was stated. will necessarily have to
be abandoned at the start, because
sites suggested do not come within
that section OF the law which pro-
vides that the plants must be To-
Gated with special reference to safe
ty in time of war" That section, all
members Of the general board of in
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-14
ASsures the American Govern
ment There is Nothing to
Be Alarmed Over.

vnl.ed Press Leased Wire Service.]
"AShlNGTON, Sept. 1.-THE text
b. "Iltten assurances given Ameri-
ambassador Guthrie at Toxic by
sspanese foreign ONCE regarding
ca rsn adherence to the open door,
lcy in China, in connection with
recently signed Russo-Japanese
anSs , was given out by the state
eppartment today.
.sr, OF the text follows:
ane imperial government desires
|h,t assure sur the American government
|ens 'ne new convention Is in no
hs aesigned to repeal or to modify
(onvasions provisions Of Article 2 Of the
sneion concluded between Japan
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-14
CLOSING
IN UPON
PERONNE
General Foch's Forces Still
Moving Forward, While
Germans Shift
Troops.
INEFFECTIVE ATTACKS
Germans Made Several ATTEMPTS to-
Stem the Tide OF Battle, But
Were Always
Repuised
INEFFECTIVE ATTACKS

LUnited Press Leased Wire service1
PARIS, Sept. 1.-THE Germans
have shifted more troops from Yer
dun to the Somme front In an enort
to check General Foch's forces clos
ing in upon Peronne.
The war office announced today
that yesterdays ineffective counter
attack against the southern extremity
Of Hill 76, northwest of Peronne, was
led by fresh German division hastily
transferred from Verdun. The Ger
mans made several more attacks at
the same point last night, but were
completely repulsed.
South Of the Somme, the Germans
attacked at seevral different points.
but were repulsed. West of Chaulnes,
one German company was caught un-
der French fire and practically anni-
hilated
On the northeastern front OF Yer
dun, the French easily repulsed sew
.eral attacks against the French posi-.
tions on the vaux-Chapitre front.
French artillery has drawn ring
of fire three quarters OF the WHY
around Peronce, which is almost en-
tirely cut off fc"m communication
with the rest Of the German front.
Dispatches fl ON the Somme battle
field today said the great eastward
push of General Foch's men in the
last forty-eight hours has placed al!
roads from Peronne within range OF
French guns. On three sides the
French have surrounded the city with
incessant streams of shell fire. Sup
niles can be brought into the city
only under cover of night along the
roads entering from the east.
When Peace Does Como.
IBy Henry Wood, United Press Starr
Cores pondent.]
PARIS. Sept. IA lasting and
durable peace, imposed by an allied
victory has been insured by the Teu-
tonic mowers entirely on the defen-
siye. premier BRAND declared today
in reviewing before the chamber OF
deputies, war developm rents since the
last session.
"The Intervention of Rumania and
Ttaly's declaration of war against
Germany have completed the solidar-
ity of action of the allies said the
French prime minister.
at has completely reduced the CEN
trail empires to the defensive and has
deprived them of all initiative In
military operations.
"The allies have tntervened in
Greece for the double purpose OF pro-
tecting their expeditionary corps and
cons serving Greece's own interests.
They will not permit the enemy In
Greece to interfer with these ends.
"The unity now fully established
will insure a lasting and durable
r, opfEnued nm nage ~
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-14
Sofia Reports Say the British
Suffered Heavy Loss and
Are Now in Retreat
in Macedonia.
EASILY REPUIsED ALL
French, Italian and Serbian Advances
All Declared 70 Hsve Been
Checked BY Cen
trai Empires.

49, :
United Press Leaeed wire service.
BERLIN, Sept. 14.-fhe new alileo
bfensive in Macedonia mas oeen com
bletely halted. according 10 soma ois
Large British forces tnat attempted
srs - rennlsed. sufferins heavy losses
~ pritish ,rare. forced to relinouist
round temporarily occupied and are
m n retreat
Reneated attacks by French and
Y.iian troons have been easily re-
nulsed. The Serbians on the Bull
arian right wing after a few tenn
boeary successes have been pushed
ack to their former positions, being
able to. Withstand. Bulgarian counter
knc&s. Y 80. =. - g
fhe operations IN southeastern Ru
saaia under command on FIeI0 49,
na Mackensen WOsreSSine
SATISFACTORILY.
rrb. pr,t,.h omc,., MAS. renre.en
|hst pritisb forces which crossed the
ltruma in an advance early this week
ave been Withdrawn after lnnicIlne
eavy casualties on the Bulgars. Ine
eason for the British retirement was
o. glyen.1
The Serbian Report.
PARIS sen+ ,l-Continuinp thei,
Ihns carried bulgarian trenches he
ween Kovll and Vetren1k. making
rogress also In the direction OF kait
natchalon, 1t was officially an
Aounced today.
Northwest of Ostrove lake, the
Berbs carried a height west Of Hill
500. after violent nrhtinp. the ad
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-14
Four Liues Lostsin Fire
At Salvqlon Army Hall
Industrial Home For Me!!<festroyed and Man,
row Escap From the Flames

DETROIT For Men
windows
sprad
Sal
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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-14
Ordered to Border.

IUnited Press Leased Wire Service.l
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-THE Ten
nessee guard was today ordered to
the border.
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Probably Frost Tonight. Local
temp p. m. 67; Z a. m. SO.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-14
Great Move 10 Planned.
suIoans Evaeuate.

LONDON. Sept. IA wireless dis
s'cn from Rome today repeated the
port that the Bulgarians have evac-
s.ed the Black sea port Of Varna
~ ADDED that the Russians have
fed the port of enemy submarines
Pnd torpedo boats.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-07-03

Our Housefurnishing
Section

HS U6UdI, Is Int't VIII rTt
goods Let MS show how to
make your home more attract
i've at a very small cost
Administer Rugs. GNl1 tr.l.
extra good quality
Special Sl995
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-07-03

We simply want to give You an iGea o, a few of the items,
everything else sold equally rs cheap as these listed here
h,Inn
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-07
Say Income Tax
Should Produce More

In memorial 90 the president and
the house committee on ways and
means. asking that the added taxes
be placed on the rich instead OF the
poor. II ls stated that IA persons
receive incomes OF $500. 600 or more.
and that 234S persons receive In.
comes Of 100000 or more.
In spite 81 this fact only 81 .0iG..
600 was collected In 1914 on lndl.
vidual incomes.
we believe" says tho memorial.
that az least 100000 900 should
be secured by the individual In.
come tax We urge that those re.
ceiylng an income Of over n million
be taxed one-third TO one-fifth Of
their total incomes
The memorial Is fathered by the
Association for an Equitable Fed
cral Income Tax located ut 800
Broadway New York
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-07

Street car patrons In wide awake
cities don't have 20 freeze. and
fight grip and pneumonia when the
weather's cold.
Here are some % the regulations
In force in cities that have been
investigated by Supt. Valentine OF
the public utilities department:
New York city--AIl cars heated
when the temperature falls below
40 degrees.
chicsao-cars have 20 be warmer
than so degrees at all times
Oes noines-Csrs have 10 be
warmed thru winter. No specified
Temperature.
acknowledgements In cars
must never get lower than 50.
Buffslo-cars must be heated
whenever the board OF public works
says the word.
Other cities that specify no tenn
perature. but which demand heated
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-07
LIGHTNING HITS RING

WINCHESTER. Pa. Jan. T.
Hope Beams finger ring is In the
jewelers. shop because the ruby
settling was loosoned by lightning.
Also he Is alive and well after
ono Of the most exciting expert
ences Of his life. having faced death
In an instant's time when a bolt
OF nRhtnlng ktrnck nnnr him.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-07

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. -
Sensational developments we're
deemed pos sible today when five
local shipping men faced trial here
CHARGED vita violating American
neutrality BY supplying German
commerce raiders with munitions
The indicted men are. Philip
Phayre. John Hoyt, r. " Swain. G..
- Bunker and Joseph Riv.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-07

The property is located at Cum
berland. and is said TO he sufficient
" developed TO put out Immediate
ly an average of 100 tons a day.
The court is asked to adjust Il
dispute over the mortgage.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-07

ing coal properties in the state is
involved IN a suit brought by J. NJ.
Rogers against A. w. lallhert, w.
u. c. Spike and the Prince Coal
Mining Co, on trial Thursday be-
fore Superior Judge Dykeman
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-07
FALLS OVER LOG
BUT SHOOTS DEER

ST. PAUL. Jan. &c. J Void.
while hunting near here. became a
victim Of buck fever" and fell Off
& log on which he was seated. when
deer appeared lie suffered a
sprained ankle and came home on
crutches.
In spite OF hts crippled condition
Mr.. Void succeeded in shooting
the deer. which he left In the woods
until he could arrange TO haul e
out
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-07

The witch tree of Nevada is SO
luminous that a person standing
near IL can read ordinary print
easily after dark. The tree itself
can be seen for a mile on the dark
est night.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-07

Prices Paid Wholesale Dealers Tor
Vegetables and Fruit
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-07

It's rather unusual for three 1T.
tie girls IN one family to have their
birthdays on tho same day each
year. but that's the fun the young
sters In the above picture have
They're the daughters Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Hugh MCGOWAN OF Blrming
ham. Ala. and all were born on
Nov. 9 Of different years. They're
S. 8 and 2.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-07
HOW OTHER CITIES GET HEAT
IN CARS DURING COLD SPELLS

cars on all runs thruout the winter
are: indianapolis. Detroit, Cincin.
natl. Kansas city. Wichita and st.
Paul.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-20
CAPITAL IS AT
 MERCY OF AERO
AN AVIATOR TAKES UPON HIM. SELF A VERY EASY
 TASK.

WASHINGTON, April 2O.-That
 the nations capital city is at the
 mercy of an aerial enemy, was demonstrated a few days ago by aviator Lloyd Thompson when he dropped several bombs of the kind used in fireworks display over the city of Washinton, and proved con- clusively the unpreparedness of the country. President Wilson is said to have been advised of the avia- tors flight and he watched the ex- hibition from the veranda. The big searchlight on the army war col lee tried in vain to pick up the aeroplane, but it could not be seen. Concerning his raid, Thompson said:
 My purpose in making tonight's raid over the residential, business and national building section of Washington was to employ the most effective method of impressing off cials and members of Congress and Senate how absolutely at the mercy of hostile aircraft are the great cities of our country.
 T could have blown the White House and Capitol off the map had l been armed with the most deadly explosives, instead of fireworks. bombs timed to explode 1000 feet in the air. My next raid will be far more spectacular than tonight's and Will be unannounced. I will visit your city under the cover of dark ness before I finish my campaign of acceleration of sentiment for pre- paredness. From the viewpoint of the spectacular my raid will be the nearest to genuine Zeppelin dem onstration that will be witnessed in time of peace.
 My trip is being financed by group of wealthy men who are sim cere in their efforts to arouse the citizens of the entire country to the need for aerial preparedness. In our whole country we have not one anti with which to combat the aerial enemy"
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-20
JNO. A. NORBY
 LOCATES RANCH
WILL BRING STOCK AND MAKE HIS HOME IN
 ALASKA.

Jno. R. Norby, of Tokeland, Wash ington, where he has family and for years has been the postmaster and keeper of the Rustic hotel, a 44-room building, also keeper of a large store, and who arrived a few days ago, has made application to the Forestry Department for a piece of land on Farm Island, near Wran- gell, where he will take up a per manent residence.
 Mr. Norby visited the Island and found it suitable in every respect for his purpose, that is truck gard ening and stock raising. He visit ed other places, but found that Farm Island was preferable to any others he had seen. He leaves to- night on the steamer Jefferson for his home for the purpose of dis posing some of his interests and will return later with stock. His family will come later in the fall.
 Mr. Norby said to the Progress ive-Miner this morning that it was a pleasant revelation to him to find so congenial class of people as he had found in Alaska. Everybody. he said, seems to welcome a strang or.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-20
REPUBLICANS
 IN CONVENTION
THINGS OCCURRED JUST AS IT WAS PLANNED AND
 SPECIFIED.
(The following was received late
 last night from Seward

NlHe ioiioWihS WdS IeCeiNeu ldte
 last night from Seward.)
 SEWARD, April 19. -- At ten o'clock this morning, the convention convened at the Arctic Brother hoods Hall and George Irving of Juneau was chosen temporary chair man and Arthur Thompson, of Ka- talla, Secretary.
 Mir. Irving delivered a splendid keynote speech and appointed the following committees: On creden- tials, Faulkner of Juneau, Llloyd of Fairbanks. Finnigan of Seward and Gilmore of Nome.
 A permanent organization was made and Judge Murane was elect ed Chairman, and appointed Irving. Gilmore, Lloyd, Russell, Schofield and Finnigan, committee on plat form.
 At two o'clock the convention will reconvene and the permanent or ganization will be perfected.
 From all indications, Shackleford and Gilmore will be elected dele gates to the national convention with Russell and Melee as alter mates.
 Schofield is certain to get the nomination for attorney general for the territory and Judge Murane will be elected National Committeeman.
 The organization will agree to nominate Wickersham provided he agrees to the platform proposed. if not the organization will be in the hands of committee on nomin- ation. The convention will conclude its labor this evening and adjourn.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-20
CABINET CRISIS
 DELAYED AGAIN
FOR THREE HOURS DEBATES CONTINUE WITHOUT
 DECISION.
ANTI-GRAFT FIGHT
Is Promised In The Near Future That May Prove
 Annoying.

LONDON, April 20-A three-hour session during which debates con tinued, failed to reconciled the var ious factions and adjourned until this afternoon, thus delaying the pending crisis in the cabinet. The debates brought out the fact that an anti-graft campaign has been planned that promises to prove an- moving to some of the recruiting agents. This is said to be the principal cause for imminent crisis and may lead to complication at the war office.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-20
TO PROSECUTE
 THE SECRETARY
DESPITE THE AMBASSADORS REQUEST FOR HIS
 RELEASE.

WASHINGTON. April 2o.-Attor- ney General Gregory today refused the German Ambassadors request to release Vonigel, former secretary to Captain Won Papen; and decided to press the charges of complicity to blow up the Welland Canal. The Attorney General said that he was awaiting the return of documents before he would proceed with the suit,
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-20
GEAR BREAKS PRECEDENTs.

PETRoGRAD. April 20. = The Duma today confirmed the appoint ment of Senator Garin to a high position in the war office. The Sem ator's appointment to the high of fee is the first civilian to receive the honor in the history of Russia.
 4 report was received here today to the effect that the Germans had made some advance in the Dvnisk region. No particulars were receiv- ed.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-20
CIVIC CLUB MEETING.

The members of the Civic Club held the first meeting of this year at the Council Chambers last Tues day evening. There was quite a large attendance and enthusiastic meeting was the result. Plans for the years work were outlined which promise much in the way of im- provements for the city. Another meeting will be called shortly and the work started in earnest.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-20
FOUND NEW WAY OF
 HANDLING HERRING
THE FISH Is FROZEN INTO BLOCKS ANR PUT ON
 THE MARKET.

A report comes from Seattle that the Booth Fisheries Company who operates a cold storage plant at Sitka, recently shipped 300 tons Of frozen herring on the Border Line freighter Northland in blocks two cubic feet in size, thus making the boxing unnecessary.
 The Booth Fisheries Company which has inaugurated many inn provements in the fisheries industry will make the handling of herring in this manner regular feature of the trade.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-20
NO QUORUM.

The regular meeting of the coun- ell last night was postponed for the lack of a quorum being pres ent. Those present, however, with Mayor Heneghan in the chair, dis cussed the school question with two members of the school board, but no business was done otherwise than advising the board what the council would expect.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-20
OPERATIONS AT
 A STANDSTILL
GENERAL SCOOP ON GROUND TO INVESTIGATE
 AND REPORT TO THE PRESIDENT

publicity. Neither did he mention it's character.
 A report was received here from Torreon to the effect that the Car ranza troops were kept busy dis persing crowds assembled presum- ably for the purpose of showing their contempt for the Americans. Anti-American demonstrations are evidenced everywhere.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-20
ULTIMATUN IS
 MADE PUBLIC
FROM TERMS AND TONE OF NOTE A BREAK
 BETWEEN NATIONS IS SURE TO FOLLOW

WASHINGTON, April 2o.-Presi- dent Wilson's ultimatum to Ger many h-s been made public in part, From the tone and the terms used. officials are predicting a break in the diplomatic relations unless Ger many cease her tactics in subna- rine warfare. This is considered improbable as it is thought that Germany's only chance of holding
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-20

SAN ANTONIO, April 2O.-From all appearances, operation in Mexi- co will remain at standstill until General Scott, who arrived here last evening, has made an investi- gation and reported to the presi- dent.
 General Funston received a re- port from General Pershing last evening, but refused to give it
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-20

her own is by reducing the power of the allies to get the necessary supplies. However, the next step that may lead to break in our diplomatic relations must be taken by that country.
 Officials here figure that we ought to know the result within the next three or four days at the most, as it will take that much time before reply can be made.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-20
GRAVE DIGGERS STRIKE.

NEW YORK, April 20. = There was difficulty even to being buried in peace in the city today. Forty one grave diggers at St. Raymond's cemetery went on strike, demand ing increased wages. Several bur ials had to be postponed.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-20
PANAMA CANAL OPENED.

PANAMA, April 20.-The last four days that the canal has been reopened the traffic, forty-two ships passed through. Sixteen passed the first day. It is confidently believed that there will not be trouble again with slides.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-20
HOG BY PARCEL POST.

CHESAPEAKE, Md, April 2o.- Yesterday Carroll Wolleyhan, a ru- ral carrier reported to the local postoffice with his wagon groan- ing under the weight of a whole hog. The porker had to be divided into five parcels in order not to violate the postal orders. The post ago on the hog to Philadelphia was s1.86.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-20
RUSSIANS LAND
 ON FRENCH SOIL
WILL TAKE A HAND SIDE BY SIDE WITH THEIR
 ALLIES.

PARIS, April 20.-A strong force of Russian troops disembarked at Marseilles today and will proceed immediately to join the French and British and side by side will take the offensive. The report says that they are a determined lot.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-20

Col. W. T. Perkins, of Seattle and Alaska, who is interested in the By Product Cannery at Wards Cove. recently bought the power schoon- CT Sophia Johnson, at a Marshal's sale, for which he paid s875. The schooner will be brought here and will be used as a tender for the cannery.