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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-05
FAMOUS AMSTERDAM GHETTO
HAS BEEN CONDEMNED.

Amsterdam, Netherlands, July g.
Correspondence of the Associated
Press.)-The inexorable housing re-
former has reached the famous Ans
terdam Ghotto, and is making a first
assault on the miniature Jewish state
that has existed for more than three
centuries in Hollands capital on the
Zuyder Zee and has constituted for
the modern tourist one of the sights
of the city. One of the most thickly
populated quarters, the part known as
the island" of Uilenburg, has been
condemned and is gradually being
cleared of its several thousand inhabi-
tants, for whom new homes are to
be erected elsewhere by means of
state loan.
The big settlement of Jews at Ans
terdam dates from 1890. The first
Portuguese Jews arrived in 1898, and
the Polish Jews followed in 1854, eacA
and all being driven from less en-
lightened parts of Europe by persecu-
ton and being attracted to the little
Dutch republic by the religious toll
Grafton there enjoyed. In Amsterdam
their fortunes have ebbed and flowed,
but on the whole the wealth of the
Jewish community was such as to rem
der it one of the most influential
classes of Amsterdam. Today there
are ten synagogues in the city, and
the fact that they are situated in the
old Jewish quarter is one of the dif-
ficultles of the removal.
Despite the deplorable housing con-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-05

to the public school authorities of the
country. 1t has also sent personal
letters to all of these to induce them
to enter the public schools. 1t has
prepared an outline course in Citizen
ship, thousands of copies of which
have been sent to public school teach
ers. 1t has also prepared a Syllabus
of the Naturalization Law, which it
has sent out with copies OF prelim-
mary naturalization forms, to aid
teachers in the instruction of candi-
dates for citizenship. The co-opera-
ton of the public schools with the
National Government has come to
stay, and the next scholastic year
will show a tremendous increase all
over the country.
The Bureau of Naturalization has
perfected its plan for a citizenship
convention of the public school teach
ers, superintendent and other proml-
nent educators of the United States,
which will be held in this city during
the week beginning July 10, for the
purpose of exhibiting the results of
the work of the foreigners in the
night schools throughout the country
and formulating a complete course OF
citizenship instruction, based upon the
outline course and upon the studies
and experiences of the public school
teachers. A large and representa-
tive attendance is assured.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-05

ditions obtaining in the ghetto. the
city fathers have long spared it,,
doubtless influenced by the fact that,
while the birthrite was very high,
namely, 80 to 80 per thousand, the
mortality was very low, 13 to 16 per
thousand which compares with "a in
other poor quarters in the city. The
population thereof has been less sub
ject to infectious diseases and tuber-
culosis, while infant mortality was
always lower than in neighboring
quarters.
Nevertheless, sufficient ground for
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-05
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Washington, ID. c., July g.
Throughout the country, from the pull
pits of churches of all denominations
the doctrine of Citizenship Prepared
ness was proclaimed yesterday The
clergy Of the United States, with re-
markable unanimity, adopted the ap-
peal of the Bureau of Naturalization
of the L. S. Department of Labor
that a citizenship sermon be deliver
ed on the morning of July 2, of this
year, a date selected becouse of its
close proximity to independence Iny,
which means so much to all Ameri-
can citizens. The gospel of good citi-
zenship was enunciated in cities and
hamlets, to large and prosperous con-
gregations and small, struggling
bands of worshipers alike-a univer-
sal proclamation from the pulpit of
the necessity of installing American
ideals and patriotism in the minds
of foreign residents.
It is the desire of the Bureau of
Naturalization that one Sunday each
year be set aside as Citizenship Sun
day, on which will be preached at
the morning service in every church
in the country a sermon on citizen
ship. This proposition has been plac-
ed before the churches of all denom-
nations, and the response to this fu-
ture of the Bureaus activities have
been highly gratifying and indicative
of the establishment of such day as
a permanent institution. 1t was with
a realization that the churches could
aid materially in forwarding the good
citizenship movement and inspire to
immediate and aggressive action COM
munities which have not already join
ed this educational movement, that
the Bureau of Naturalization made
this appeal, and the results show
pronounced success.
In approximately $50 cities and
towns, located in As states of the
Union, the public school authorities,
in cooperation with the Bureau OF
Naturalization of the U. S. Depart
ment of Labor, established evening
schools for the instruction of their
foreign-born population. In all Of
these cities and towns the intention is
TO reopen the night schools at the be-
ginning of the fall term. Advices
have been received from other places
where, for one reason or other, they
have as yet been unable to join in
this movement, that the public school
authorities have determined to open
night schools for alien instruction at
the beginning of the next scholastic
year.
Great results have already been ac-
complished and greater are expected.
The Bureau of Naturalization since
the 1st of last October has sent the
names of approximately 100000 can
didates for citizenship and their wives
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-05

drastic action was at length found
in the narrow streets of the ghetto,
with their one-roomed tenements and
the badly-smelling pools or canals"
Trachoma ragged there for years. On
one site of less than 100 feet square
there stood 62 dwellings inhabited
by large families. A ladder led from
one tenement to the other. The only
light side of this condition of affairs
was the low rent, low as 10 Amarican
cents a week on the top floor.
Nine hundred houses have now
been condemned, of which the axpro-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-05
NEW RECORD ESTABLISHED
IN COAL AND COKE INDUSTRY.

The output of bituminous coal in
the United States during the first six
months of 1916 was the greatest ever
recorded in any half-year period. Es-
Inmates by c. Il. Lesher, of the United
States geological survey based on re
turns from over 100 railroads origi-
mating coal and coke shipments. in
dicate that the production during this
period was 61,000,000 tons, an in
crease of 80 per cent. over the first
six months of 1915, and of per cent.
over the last six months of the same
year, and greater by several million
tons then recorded established in the
last half of 1913. Compared with
the first half of 1915 the exports
from the Atlantic seaboard during
the last six months have increased
about 10 per cent, and the exports
to Canada have nearly doubled. The
movement of bituminous coal through
the 500 Canal on the great lakes
shows an increase of so per cent and
the coal used in cooking has increas-
ed nearly half. Increased consump-
ton by railroads and by the iron and
steel and nearly all other industries
has been a large factor in establish
ing this record From April, 1915,
to January of the present year the
production of bituminous coal increas-
ed at a rapid rate, with but tenn
porary slackening in November and
December due to car shortage. The
output in January, 1916, was more
than 60 per cent. greater than in
April, 1915, and the production in
February and March, 1916, was nearly
as great Many large users of coal
laid in stocks of fuel in anticipation
of a possible shutdown at the mines
in April because of labor troubles,
and though there was no general
strike, the production in April declin-
ed greatly as a result of decreased
buying on the part of those having
stored coal to use. May and June,
however, showed successive increases
and there is every indication that
the production during the coming six
months will equal If not exceed the
six months just past, and that the out
put in the calendar year 1916. will ex-
ceed 5OO,OOO,OOO tons, establishing
new record for bituminous coal.
Every coal-producing state from
Washington to the Atlantic coast has
shared in this general increase.
The output of beehive coke has in
creased from about 11,250,0O0 tons
in the first half of 1915 and 1890
600 tons in the second half of 1915
to more than 100000 tons during
the last six months The manufac-
ture of coke in by-product ovens has
also increased as new ovens have
been completed and put in commits
sion.
The production OF Pennsylvania
increased about per cent.
over the corresponding period in 1915.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-05

priation cost is put at 100000, while
the state has been asked for another
loan of 100000 for the new housing
scheme. The idea of again making
Uilenburg a residential quarter has
had to be abandoned, and it is now
to be turned into an industrial dis
trict. Plans have been drawn up for
the erection of $50 new dwellings
in another quarter of the city, half Of
which number will be let at below
s1.20 a week, the commune or the
state adding 20 to 80 cents in some
cases.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-05
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would be
American rnnd fhs the emn
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troop
captured troopers
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-05
Ardn1ore viii Hold a Big Eight Day
Cooperative Fare Refu11dj11g Sale


Morning Nine O'Clock July 9Th and
Saturday Night July 18th
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-05
EVERY PURCHASE COUNTS

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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-05

the largest crowd, and of the three
thousand visitors estimated to have
spent the day there, the fish that
abound in these waters showed the
utmost contempt, for it is safe to
perdict that the entire crowd failed
to get a sizeable mess for one fam
lily. However, they all enjoyed the
day, and accumulated a bunch of
freckles and sunburn, even if they
did fail to lure the finny tribe.
The Country Club attracted a large
number of members and visitors and
the day was spent in chasing the
elusive ball over the links. Last night
large display of fireworks was set
off and was much enjoyed by those
present. A dance was INDUCED in
by the members and their friends.
Several troop trains, headed for the
border, passed through the city yes
terday and were visited by a large
number of our citizens who speeded
the soldier boys on to the Mexican
line.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-05

Washington, d. c., July s.
The Mexican reply to the de-
mands of the United States,
conciliatory in tone and giving
desire to reach a friendly adj
justment of the difficulties be-
tween the two countries, was
delivered to the state depart
ment today.
Until Wilson and Lansing
confer, officials did not attempt
to conceal that they considered
the note most satisfactory and
likely to remove all war dan
gers.
The note cites the release of
the Carrizal prisoners as proof
of sincerity of the Mexican gov
ernment to reach pacific ar
rangemenns of the present diff
ficulties, and then makes a veil
ed suggestion that mediation
or direct diplomatic negotia-
tions between the two countries
would quickly solve all prob
lens.
The note, as forecasted, asks
for the withdrawal of Ameri-
can troops on the belief that
their presence is conducive to
border hostilities and conflicts
as well as a "trespass on the
sovereignty of Mexico" The
note says, Mexico will employ
all efforts to protect the border
and asks the United States to
instruct it's civil and military
commanders to prevent acts
which might cause new COM
plications.
1t is virtually certain, with
receipt of the note, that the
Mexican crisis has passed. With
more than 100000 regulars
and guardsmen on the border,
the necessity of keeping Per-
shing a great distance beyond
the line has been lessened, ac-
cording to officials here.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-05


gan to take an interest in the local
hospital, and soon saw that the town
was outgrowing the present equip
ment. He made several donations to
local institutions, but recently he has
capped his previous e6ort by donating
to Doctor Hardy $4,000 as an en-
dowment for the erection of a suitable
addition to the present sanitarium,
besides setting aside an annuity for
the services of the physicians in
charge.
DR.. Hardy this morning stated that
the citizens of the city little knew
what this mans generosity meant to
them. There will be a section in the
new addition set aside for those who
cannot pay, and they will receive the
same treatment as the richest person
brought there.
DR.. Hardy states that the new addi-
tion will be erected on the lot ada
cent to the present building, and ev-
erything will be as modern as money
can make it. Asked for a detailed
statement DR.. Hardy said this morn
ing that he preferred deferring that
for later date as all details had not
been worked out, and he desired to
wait until everything had been ar
ranged to the satisfaction of Mr. Wat
chorn and himself before telling the
public just what their plans were. He
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-05

The French have captured a
line of German trenches east
of Gurlu in the Anglo-French
drive and also captured Ser
mont farm, facing Glory, Paris
said today.
This indicated that the
French are moving eastward
along the north bank of the
Somme, toward Peronne. Thus
far, the French have taken nine
thousand prisoners.
A Reuter- dispatch from the
western front says the Germans
made a counter attack on the
British positions at Thiepval,
after a heavy bombardment,
but were easily repulsed.
Prisoners are quoted as say
ing that German units are be-
ing rushed to the Somme front
from as far as Verdun to the
east, and Lens to the north.
Heavy fighting continued
throughout the night in the
neighborhood of Aisne and
Sommu," says a London state
ment to the times at one
o'clock, and further progress
at certain important points
was also made.
Berlin announces violent
fighting between the Germans
and ententes on both sides of
the Somme since last night, but
up to the present time, the Of
ficials statement says, the allies
have nowhere obtained serious
advantages.
Russian troops are again at
tacking the German line from
Zirin to Baranovichi, Lithuania,
according to another Berlin
statement, in which there was
stubborn hand to hand fighting
in which the Russians sustained
losses.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-05

L Russians Cross CdrpdthidnS. L
London, July 5.-Russian cavalry
patrols have crossed the Carpathians
and entered Hungary according to a
wireless dispatch from Bucharest.
These patrols are said to have ad-
vanced from Kimpolung and entered
Hungarian territory Tuesday. They
cut telegraph lines and blew up build
ings in which food and munitions were
stored. News that the invaders are
again on Hungarian soil caused deep
impression in Budapest.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-05
ALLIED ARMIES CONTINUE To
DRIVE BACK GERMAN F0RCFF:
FRENCH HAVE CAPTURED GERMAN TRENCHES EAST
OF GURLU AND ALSO CAPTURED SERMONT FARM
FACING GLORY, SAYS PARIS REPORT.

This Would Indicate that the French Moving Eastward
Along the North Bank of the Somme, Toward Peronne-
French Have Taken Nine Thousand Prsoners-Reuters
Dispatch from Western Front Says Germans Made Counter
Attacks British Positions at Thepval, After Heavy
Bombardment, but Were Easily RepulsedPrisoners Say
German Units Being Rushed to the Somme Front from
Far Verdun to the East and Lens to the North
Heavy Fighting Last Night in the Neghborhood of Asne
and Somme and Progress Being Made by British at i'm
porant Pots-Russians Cross Carpahians into Hungary
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-05
MEXICAN REPLY DELIVERED To
SECRETA LANSING TODAY
WASHINGTON OFFICIALS DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CON-
CEAL FACT THAT THEY CONSIDER REPLY MOST
SATISFACTORY TO UNITED STATES.

Note of Caanza Cites Release of Carza Prisoners Proof
of Sincerity of Mexican Government in Effort reach Pa
cilc Arrangements of Present Difficulties and Makes
Yelled Suggestion that Mediation Direct Diplomatic
Negotiations Between the Two Countries Would Quickly
Solve all Probems--Note Asks Withdrawal of American
Troops from Mexico Their Presence There is Conducive
Border Hostlites and Conflicts and Trespasses Sow
ereignty of Mexico-Asks United States Instruct Civil
and Military Commanders to Prevent Acts which Might
Cause New Complications.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-05
Funston Not Yet Notified.

San Antonio, Tex, July 5.-The
failure Of the war department to no.
tify Funston of division of his COM
mand is regarded by some military
men today as a reflection. The ad-
ministration now hopes that an open
break with Mexico can be averted.
The division recommendation were
made when the war department
thought war seemed unavoidable.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-05
Mexico to Pay il War.

Chicago, H., July 5.-If the United
States goes to war with Mexico a
part of that country will be retained
as payment of the cost of taking up
arms and a punishment of the Mex
ican action against the United States,
said Senator James Hamilton Lewis,
in an address last night at the Lake
Forest celebration of July Fourth.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-05
LANTHR0-
P|ST ENDOWS
SANITARIU
GENEROSITY CF GOBERT WATCH
ORN WILL MAKE 1T POSSIBLE
FOR POOR TO RECEIVE FINEST
TREATMENT AVAILABLE.

Robert Watchorn was among the
first to come to Carter county when
the Healdton oil nelGs were develop
ed and by judicious investment made
fortune in the new field, Mr.. Wat
chorn is not one who enjoys money
for its own sake, but likes to see his
fellow man comfortably equipped.
Shortly after arriving here, he be
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-05
STORM
RAGING TODAY
ABOUT MOBILE
SEVENTY-FIVE-MIl GALE RAG
ING AT MOUTH OF MOBILE BAY
AND 1T is FEARED MANY YES
SELLS ARE BEACHED.

Mobile, Ala, July 5.--A tug arriv-
ing today from Fort Morgan reported
75-mile gale raging at the entrance
to Mobile Bay in the gulf
Barges and schooners are dragging
anchors and it is feared they will be
beached.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-05
StEI AND SANE
;, FOURTH SPENT
IN ARDMORE
NOT AN ACCIDENT REPORTED,
AND FIREWORKS WERE CON-
SPICUOUS BY THEIR ABSENCE
IN CITY.

Yesterday was a most safe and sane
Fourth of July for tie citizens of this
city. Not an accident was reported
and the majority of the citizens com
bined to make picnic parties that
spent the day at the lakes and rivers
adjacent to Ardmore.
The city lake seemed to attract
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-05
Hurricane Warnings Displayed.

Washington, d. c., July 5.-Hurri-
cane warnings were ordered display.
ed from New Orleans to Mobile today.
The storm is now approaching the
Louisiana coast.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-05
ONE CHILD AN
HOUR IS TOLL
Of EPIDEMIC
EPIDEMIC OF INFANTIlE PARAlY-
SIS IN NEW YOPk is MAINTAIN
ING AVERAGE OF ONE DEATH
AN HOUR.

New York, July 5.-An average of
one death an hour is being maintain
ed today by the inIantile paralysis
epidemic, twelve dying between 10
last night and 10 o'clock today in five
New York boroughs.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-05

The fire department was called to
the residence of J. b. Dawson on B
street and Sixth avenue, northwest,
this afternoon, where a small grass
fire threatened the adjacent property.
No damage resulted
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-05
German Losses Tremendous.

Paris, July 5.-The Anglo
French Offensive has thus far
resulted in fifteen thousand
prisoners. Judging from these
figures, it is estimated that the
German losses are approx
mately sixty thousand.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-05

gave assurance, however, that the en-
dowment was secure and that fuller
details would be given TO the public
in few days.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-05
CAMEL is DRY EMBLEM
Prohibitionists Adopt Camel as EN-
bIem of Party.

Chicago, H., July 5-The camel was
adopted as the campaign emblem of
the prohibition party, according to an
announcement at national headquar-
ters today. It will consist OF small
gun metal animal in button form.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-05
AMERICAN LINER CRIPPLED
Ryndam Arrives at Rotterdam With
Big Hole in Forepeak.

Rotterdam, Holland, July 5.-The
American liner Ryndam, leaving New
York on June II. arrived here today
with hole in her forepeak caused by
hitting rock near Kirkwall in a fog.
There were no casualties.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-05
WEATHER FORECAST

New Orleans, La, July s.
The weather forecast for Okla
homa for tonight and Thurs
day is unsettled.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-05
CALL FOR STATEMENT.

Washington, d. c., July O.
The comptroller of the curren-
cy issued a call today for
national bank conditions at the
close of business on June so.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-05

Newspaper advertising is good ad-
vertising.
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The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-03-04
MORE MONEY

The colossal debts are mounting as the governments
demand more and more money to meet the expenses OF
the greatest war of history. Premier Asquith is asking
parliament for a war loan of $2yooo,ooo,ooo more, which
will make the total war appropriations OF Great Britain
SIo.3IoOoo,ooo.
The German government is about to ask for another
tremendous war loan, although the amount that Will be
asked for is not given as yet. An appropriation OF $50,
ooo. 900 has been asked of the Prussian diet for the extern
sion and maintenance of the state railroads. Hungary
has concluded arrangements with Germany Tor a loan OF
$40 600 600. Austria is said to be staggering under the
tremendous burdens and to be in financial straits. 1ur-
key is only kept up by the financial assistance it receives
from Germany. All the countries are accommodating debts
which it seems that they can never pay without contlsca-
ton. Even to keep the interest up will burden the in
habitants so heavily for generations to come that poverty
is the only prospect in store for the people OF these conn
tries.
OF all the nations Great Britain is best able to stand
the financial burdens which the war Is imposing. But the
time must soon come when even Great Brltalns burden
will be heavier than it can bear.