davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-11
Hughes Would Like Authority
to Investigate Administration
ASSERTS DEMOCRATS HAVE BEEN
REPROACH TO INTELLIGENCE OF
PEOPLE BECAUSE OF INEFFICIENCY

Points to Shameless Extravaganza md Shows
How Republicans We're Responsible for Cur
tailment of Wastefulness Says He Stands
for Business-like Administration, Not for
"Paying Of Political Debts with Public Office
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-11
Boston Forecast

Boston, Aug. 1o.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Generally fair Fri
day and Saturday; slowly rising tenn
perature: moderate northeast winds
shifting to east and southeast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-11
THE WEATHER
FAIR

FAIR
Weather forecast for northern New
England: Fair Friday and probably
Saturday; slowly rising temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-11

Moneys Wasted
THE rivers and harbors bill, known
to the people as the pork barrel BILL"
Mr.. Hughes said, lis largely moneys
wasted, as there is no expert exam
ination to determine what expendi :
lures are needed that is a matter of
log rolling. 1t brings the blush of
shame to the cheeks Of every Ameri-
can. 1t ought to be stopped. If am
elected President, to the best of my
ability, I propose to stop it."
Republican Influence
Mr.. Hughes declared the pork bar
rel bill Of 1914 was talked to death
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-11

Fargo N d. Aug 10-Charles Hughes speaking here to-
night assaed the adm nstraon necency
and extravaganza particularly with reference the
harbors bill, recently passed by Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-11
Roosevelt
Aug. 81 at
Lewiston

Colonel Will Speak in
Maine in Behalf of
Candidate Charles E.
Hughes - Announce
ment After New York
Conference with
Chairman Ham
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-11
Recklessly Wasteful

Recklessly Wasteful
II think may say without rash
ness" Mr.. Hughes told his audience,
that the government of the United
States is recklessly wasteful, shame
lessly incompetent and extravagant,
reproach to the intelligence Of the
people because Of its inefflciency.
Il would like to have the authority
to investigate this administration for
about six months" the nominee con-
fjnl1e6
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-01-07
FIRE RATES
BOOSTED UP
PACIFIC BOARD OF UNDERWENT.
ERS FORCE A REVISION ON
INSURANCE UPWARD
Dwellings, Don't Escape Business
District Suffers MOst-WhoIe Pen
handle of Idaho Affected

Fire insurance rates in Moscow hay.
taken a jump to a higher level, the
rates becoming effective as of Decem
Der 81, 1915 and have scared from !
to 20 per cent. Such was the informa
t1on which became available today
when the new rate books of the Pacific
Board of Fire Underwriters reahceC
local fire insurance agents. The raise
in rates came without any previous
announcement and no explanation
comes with the new announcement.
According to the schedule dwelling
houses and contents will suffer a five
per cent raise Buildings and stocks
in the business districts are jolted
to the tune of between 10 and 20 per
cent increase. Warehouses and grain
in storage also come under the ban for
a 20 per cent increase.
Investigation disclosed the fact that
large manufacturing plants in Mos
COW are not affected, the rate being
considered already high. The rate
on the university property remains
unchanged also.
Recently it became known that the
fire insurance rates at Lewiston had
been materially increased, practically
on the same ratio as the increase in
Moscow rates. 1t is understood among
local insurance men that the rate in
die of Idaho, all towns suffering in
proportion The increase in the fire
rates at Wallace it is understood will
be announced shortly. Standpoint
and Occur dAlene suffered several
rate increases during the past year so
there may be no further increase
there.
The raise of insurance rates in
Moscow means an additional annual
toll of between $2500 and $4,000. Both |
insurance men and business men in |
commenting on the subject are in
censed over the arbitrary action of
the board companies 1t is asserted |
that the maintenance of a first class
fire department at considerable eX-
pense and meeting the fire risk pre->
cautions Of the insurance companies
should at this time provide rate de-
crease instead Of increase. 1t is un
likely that the subject of increased
fire insurance rates will be a live
topic for the Chamber of Commerce
to consider The new rates affects
only renewals and new business.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-01-07
AUTO LICENSE TAX
NOW DUE FOR 1910
Assessor VennigerhOlz Now Ready to
Receive Applications -Latah C0un-
ty Received $6127 Last Year and
Retains 15 Per Cent

County Assessor J. G. vennigerholz
is already on the alert in the collec-
tion of the 1916 automobile tax which
became due in Idaho on January 1st.
Applications for licenses may be
made at any time and will be forward
ed to the secretary of state who will
furnish the number shield
During 1915 the amount collected for
automobile licenses was $6127. Of this
amount Latah county secures $459525
which is 70 per cent. The balance, 25
per cent, amounting to $1531.75 goes
to the state highway commission.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-01-07
LOCAL CITIZENS
ON ACTIVE LIST
AT ANNUAL MEETING OF TRUST
EES OF ANTI-SALOON LEAGUE
OFFICERS WERE ELECTED
Rev. Robert Warner Elected Third
Vice President-JOhn Nisbet
Elected Counselor

At the annual meeting of trustees
of the Anti-Saloon league of Idaho helt
at Boise this week, two Moscow citi
zenS were recognized in the personne
of the officers and counsellors. Rev
Robert Warner was elected third vice
president and John Nisbet one of the
four legal counsellors.
The report of the superintendent
and of the headquarters committee
showed the league to be doing defi-
! mite work along the lines of law en-
forcement and organization of the state
for the vote on the constitutional
Resolutions were adopted
congratulating the state on statewide
prohibition, urging the officers of the
state and county to diligently enforce
the prohibition law and all other laws.
1t was also resolved that a record of
candidates for office at the next cleo
ton be carefully Investigated and on
ly those who are prohibition in sym
pathy should be supported by the tenn
perance forces. State Superintendent
Luther w. Wells was commended for
the work WHICH has been done under
his leadership.
The report of the auditing commit
tee showed the association to be in
excellent condition The board also
recommended the hearty cooperation
of the Anti-Saloon League with the w.
c. T. U. and all other temperance or
ganizations in the state The follow
ing officers were elected for the com
ing year.
President A. l.. Freehafer, Boise;
1st vice president, j. S. Colvin, Nam
pa; End vice president, w A. Hyde
3rd vice president, Rev
Robert Warner Moscow; secretary, J.
Wesley Miller, American Falls; treas
urer, DR. J. NJ. Taylor, Boise; legal
Harry S. Kessler of Boise,
W. H. Witty of Pocatello. John Nisbet
Of Moscow, and T. H. Becker of Ameri-
can Falls.
Executive COMMUNICATION. John |
Rice, Caldwell; H. e. Campbell, Boise;
W. E. Graham, Boise; j. S. CoIvin,
lampa; Willise Martin, Boise; j. NJ |
Taylor, Boise; C. NJ Hill, Boise.
Trustees National League-J. w t
Miller, American Falls; L. w Wells,
Boise; A. L. Freehafer, Boise
Trustees at Large-Harry S. Kess /
er, Boise; Eugene Emerson, Nampa /
H. E. Kirkpatrick, Parma; Hon. P. E.
,tookey, Lewiston; Hon. F. c. Berry,
Hon. w l.. Shattuck. Idaho
falls; Hon. r, NJ. McCracken, Boise;
Ion. Geo. w. York, Standpoint; G. c.
Boise; E. L. Ashton. Twin
'alls; c. M. Hill, Boise; Willsie Mar
in, Boise; W. e. Graham, Boise; H.
J. Campbell, Boise; F., e.. Springer, T;
aldwell; A. IS. Funk, NalnDa; H. c.
aldridge, Parma. Ralph Oakes, -Cald- {
ell; Judge w. c. Dunbar Boise; G.
[. Backenham, Boise
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-01-07
HOW INDIANA
POLITICS WAX
LAST DAY IN WHICH CANDIDATES
FOR MAJOR OFFICES MAY BE
FILED
Hot Fight on Between New and Wat
son For u. s. SenatOr-Other
Prospects
By the United Press Associations.

By the United Press Associations. -4.
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. This is the
last day on which candidates for gov
ernor, U. S. senator, president and
vice president can file petitions ask
ing that their names be placed on the
ballot for the primary March 7. Few
eleventh hour petitions were expect
ed. With the direct primary just six
ty days off, republicans predict a hot
fight between Harry S. New and James
Watson for the republican nomination
for U. S. SENATOR with Arthur R.
Robinson trailing John Worth Kern
was the unopposed choice of the dem
ocrats for reelection.
John A. M. Adair is one of the
leading aspirants Of the democrats for
the gubernatorial nomination. Adair
is a congressman He is opposed by
dry democrats because of his vote
against national prohibition.
Among the republican candidates for
governor are: James p Goodrich,
former national chairman of the par
Ly; T. McCray of Kentland, Mayor
R. o. Johnson of Gary and Quincy
Myers of Logansport.
Republicans have not intruded on
he favorite son boom of Charles War
'en Fairbanks for president, and
President Wilson and Vice President
MARSHALL are expected to be unoppos-
ID in the primary.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-01-07
COUNTY BOARD
MEETS MONDAY
MATTER OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT
WILL BE ONE OF IMPORTANT
SUBJECTS TAKEN UP
County May Furnish Sand and Gravel
Northern Pacific Asks for Refund
Other Business

One of the important matters that
will be considered by the board of
county commissioners during their
approaching meeting, the board con-
vening in Moscow Monday, will be
road improvements. The county now
has available the sum of $4595.25 re-
ceived from the automobile license
tax which will be kept intact for di-
version to the road and bridge fund.
1t is proposed by the county board
that it purchase 100 carloads of sand
and gravel for distribution in such
road districts where residents of the
district are generous enough to han
die the gravel after it is delivered,
the farmers of the respective districts
using their teams and men for dis
tributing the sand and gravel. 1t is
understood that residents of the Gen
esee section are favorable to the plan
and the board is expected to reach
some definite conclusions in the mat
ter at it's coming session.
The board will be called upon to
act on a refund claim made by the
tax department of the Northern Pa
cific railway which paid school taxes
in districts Nos. "a and 43 which dis
tricts it is claimed exceeded the spe-
cial school levy allowed by law. The
company paid half taxes recently un-
der protest on a number of school
districts but have waived its rights
in all districts except in "a and AZ
which involves a claim of 1888 against
the Kendrick school district and 1872
against the Juliaetta district. A-elose
question on the 1915 special school
levy law is involved. A 5mill re-
fund is asked in Kendrick and a 2-mill |
refund in Juliaetta. The 1915 law |
permitting a 10-mill maximum levy |
instead of mills under the old law,
did not contain an emergency clause
and the law did not become effective
until May. The budgets were made in
April by the districts involved but
the levies were not fixed by the board
until September The question at is
sue is which governs If the board
refuses to order the refund it is eX-
)ected a suit will follow.
At the January session the board
will consider applications for the
of road overseers in
every district and make selections. A
number of petitions have been filed
or road changes. Reports of over
,eers will be read and filed and quar-
erly and fee reports Of county Of
iciaIs will be filed The board will
consider a petition for a change in the
line of road district No. SO
lear Bovill. The resignation of {. A.
IcBride as constable Of Mountain
Ieadow precinct (Deary) has been fill
d and will be considered There are
number of applications for cancella-
ion of tax certificates due to error 4
o consider and bills against the coun-
Y will be audited. All bills must be
led with the auditor before Satur-
ay night
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-01-07
OREGON SUNDAY REST LAW
y the United Press Associations.

PORTLAND, Or, Jan. Judge
Gantenbein today stopped the enforce
ment of the Sunday closing law, in
definitely postponing action on the
temporary injunction against Null
tnomah county officials. 1t prevents
the enforcement of the law in this
county until the November elections.
Proponents of the law canhot ap-
peal from this decision.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-01-07

The engagement Of Miss Alice Ger
trude Gordon of Washington to Or.
Cary Grayson, personal physician and
naval aide to President Wilson, it is
said, will be formally announced I'M
mediately after the wecdif1e of the
president and Mrs. Gait.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-01-07
IMPERILLED PASSENGERS IMPORT
in vain
BY the United Press Associations.

By the United Press Associations.
NEW YORK. Jan. Twice inn
perilled the 170 passengers of the lin
er Thessalonika arrived here today
aboard the PATHS. Relatives of the
vessel, hysterical with JOY, were at
the dock to greet them The crew is.
coming aboard the Perugia.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-01-07
LOOT FEDERAL BUILDING
BY the United Press Associations.

Blythe United Press Associations.
ST. PAUL JAN internal revenue
stamps worth SI000,0QQg and, currency
amounting to. $4,000. are missing as a
result of the automobile .srobbers raid
on the old federal building. They
blew the huge safe and obtained the
loot.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-01-07
EXPRESS MATTER
WENT UP IN SMOKE
Adams Express Company Loses Build
ings and Contents at Cincinnati To-
day-MiIIiOn Dollars i'm Currency
Not Damaged
By the United Press Associations

CINCINNATI, Jan Fourteen
carloads of express matter valued at
$150,0O0 was destroyed today by a
fire which levelled the offices and
warehouse of the Adams Express com
pany The fire did not penetrate to
the vaults where $1000,000 in cur
rency was stored The loss on the
buildings was placed at $4,000.
Crossed wires are believed to have
caused the fire.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-01-07
STEAMER FAST IN ICE
Jnited Pres Associations.

Dy me Dnlteu Fress AssOclatons.
PORTLAND, Or, Jan. THE river
steamer Tahoma is frozen in the Col
umbia near Corbett. It's 80 passen-
gers were removed and brought to
Portland by train. The boat was
bound for Portland from The Dalles.
Later efforts to move the vessel were
in vain
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-01-07
ARMS EMBARGO
DEBATE SUBJECT
REPRESENTATIVE GARDINER DE-
CLARED TO HAVE MADE AN
ANTI-GERMAN ADDRESS
Cabinet and Congress Wrapped Up In
Conference on Submarine
Warfare
By the United Press Associations.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.-Represent-
ative Gardiner today denounced the
proposed embargo on munitions for
export saying it would tie the hands
of the Allies and Leave plunder Sc
cure in Germany's grasp and encour-
age pillage, savagery and infidelity.'
Representative Cooper replied de-
claring that the speech was as vio-
lently anti-German as one could ex-
pect in the British parliament.
Germany Sends Note
German Ambassador Won Bernstorff
this evening presented Secretary
Lansing with a written statement of
Germany's attitude on submarine war
fare. A settlement was expected at
any hour in the Lusitania case 1t
was reported this morning that the
only difference was the phrasing of
the final agreement. Ambassador
Won Bernstorff was slated for a con-
ference with Secretary Lansing this
afternoon.
Persia Matter Discussed
The cabinet and congress both con-
sidered the Persia incident today and
the cabinet listened to the scant evil
dence that Secretary Lansing present
ed. The foreign committees of the.
house and senate discussed the mat
far inf fnr 1o1 1u NJ
gram for cooperation with the pres
ident and Secretary Lansing. This is
considered as putting quietus on in.
cendiary speeches in both houses. The
administration admitted it's hands
were tied because of lack of evidence.
Reach No Conclusions
The committees adjourned without
reaching any conclusions because of
the lack of definite information. Cab
met members manifested impatience.
One mentioned Broken promises" and
declared that the situation called for
Complete roundup of the whole sub
marine question He was unwilling
o say how.
Lusitania Case Settled
After Is minutes conference with
Secretary Lansing. Ambassador Won
3ernstorff said he might confer once
more 1t is believed that the Difficult
les in the Lusitania case have prac-
ically been settled
Vienna i'm IGNORANCE
Vienna officially informed Ambas-
ador Penfield that the Austrian gov
rnment had as yet received no re-
'ort concerning the liner Persia, tor
edoed lately. Either an Austrian
was not responsible or the
hasn't reported.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-01-07

DR.. Peter Cooper Hewitt of New
York, who is a member of the navy
advisory board, is the inventor of the
Hewitt electric lamp, the telephone
relay and electric wave ampiifiers and
of many other scientific devices.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-01-07
Italy Drew Fat Plum

BERLIN, Jan. Z. = The zuricher
Zeitung asserts that Italy received
$400, 100000 from the Allies for agree
ing not to conclude separate peace.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-01-07
IMPERIAL TROOPS
JOINING REBELS
YUAN PLACING CITIES UNDER
MARTIAL LAW TO PREVENT
RIOTING AND LOOTING
ExiIed Leader Returning triumphant
Iy to Lead Troops in March
on Canton
By the United Press Associations.

vi tdHtUU
By the United Press Associations.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. Gable
grams received here today declare
that large bodies of Imperial troops
are joining the revolutionists En-
peror Yuan is placing the cities un-
der martial law in an effort to pre-
vent rioting and looting.
1t is reported that 10000 Imperial
soldiers at Kwong ST threw down
their guns and cheered the arrival of
5000 republicans to fight with them.
The governor has jailed government
officers.
General Chan is reported to be
triumphantly returning from exile and
is said to be massing the troops to
move against Canton LUX Wing Ting
commands the combined rebel forces.
Yunnan Province ReyOlts
PEKING, Jan. Tt is officially ad
mitted that practically the, whole of
Yunnan had revolted. Communica-
tion with the revolutionary area is in
terrupted. The rebels are known to
number $4,000 and it is expected that
government troops will come in con-
tact with them within the next two
days. +, ~. ~ gs..
I'd
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-01-07
British Submarine Destroyed

LONDON, Jan. IA British sub
marine was sunk off Nezel island, it
was officially announced today. A
Dutch cruiser rescued the crew.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-01-07
French Liner ESCAPED

MARSEILLES, France, Jan. "A
submarine pursued the French liner
Meinam at which was fired at least
100 shells. She is a sister ship to the
Karnak which arrived here under
similar conditions yesterday. None
of the shells took effect.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-01-07
REFUSE TEUTONS
SEPARATE PEACE
TOXIC REPORT CLAIMS GERMANY
APPROACHED JAPAN AND
RUSSIA
Italy Alleged to Have Been Bought OF
by AllieS-British Lost
Submarine

BY the United Press Associations.
LONDON, Jan. 7.-Germany has
made overtures to Japan and Russia
for separate peace but they were re-
jected Premier Okuma told inter
viewers, according to Toxic CORES
pondence.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-11
WATCHMAN FINDS
DANGEROUS BLAZE

Night Waterman George Ferguson
discovered and extinguished a blaze
at the rear of the L. G. Lyman build
ing on Orange avenue at between II
and l o'clock this morning, that might
have had very serious consequences
if it had not been taken care of in its
incipiency.
Hot ashes had been carelessly
placed in a wooden barrel within a
short distance Of the house and close
to wooden material which would read
lily have communicated to the building
the blaze which resulted. When dis
covered by the Waterman the barrel
which contained the ashes, was pretty
we'll consumed and the flames had
spread to another barrel standing be-
side it. Mr.. Ferguson secured water
from an artesian well nearby aid ex-
tinguished the fire, rendering good
service to Mr. Lyman and his neigh.
bors, by his fortunate discovery and
prompt action.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-11
MOST DISASTROUS
FLOOD SINCE 1895

WASHINGTON, March 11.-Twenty
thousand are homeless, thirty-seven
thousand acres inundated, and thou
sands of cattle and sheep drowned in
Hollands most disastrous flood since
1925. resulting from the break of the
dixie protecting the lowlands from the
Zuider Zee. according to a cablegram
received at the State Department from
American Consul Frank Mahin, at Am
sterdam.
Fugitives from the flooded sections
are lodged in Amsterdam and sur
rounding villages and are being sup
piled with food and clothing by relief
committees.
No estimate of the great financial
loss can yet be made" he said. This
is the worst flood disaster in Holland
since 1925, and in some respects it is
even more distressing. The discom-
forts Of the sufferers is being relieved
by active individual work and by gen
erous contributions of money. Besides
there is a national water-disaster fund
created many years ago, and rarely
touched, of quarter million dollars. y
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-11

Optimistic Thought.
Who would be innocent If mere &C
cusation could convict.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-11
SHIP TORPEDOED With
I AMERICANS ABOARD
CBy international News service)

WASHINGTON, March 11-The Norwegian
bark, Silius, sunk off the French coast Thursday
night, was torpedoed without warning She had
seven Americans aboard.
This information reached the state department
through United States Consul, Osborne, stationed
at Havre. He also reported all the Americans were
saved. full investigation has been ordered by
Washington and the matter is generally considered
very serious. 1t is entirely possible showdown
with Germany may be the direct result.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-11
Safety First.

You say that YOU want some name
engraved on this ring said the jew
eler to the bashful young man. Yes,
| want the words George to his dear
est Alice engraved on the inside of
the ring Is the young lady your
sister, No. she is tie young lady
TO whom l am engaged. We'll, if |
were YOU ] would not have George to
his dearest Alice engraved on the
ring. If Alice changes her mind you
can't use the ring again What
would you suggest" L would sug-
gest the words George to his first
and only love. You see, with that
inscription you can use the ring half
a dozen times. ! have had experience
IN such matters myself New York
Journal
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-11
In Mexican Houses.

There are rarely freplaces or stoves
In Mexican houses. Of course, in the
tropics these are not required. but in
the cities of the uplands it is often
bitterly cold There is popular he
lief that warming the air of a room
by artificial heat in the rarefed air
of the uplands induces pneumonia, but
it is doubtful if this has any real foun-
dation. And the Mexican prefe s to
SILVER under cover Of a poncho rather
than to sit in comfort and warmth aft
er the European or American fashion
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-11
GREAT INCREASE OF
EXPORTS To ALLIES

WASHINGTON, March 11.-Phe-
nomenal export trade prosperity of
the United States in December, was
marked by great increases in ship
ments of explosives, iron and steel.
copper. brass and meats to the allied
nations. Dr. E E. Pratt, Uncle Sam s
trade expert, makes public export re-
turns for that month, with striking