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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-21
Efforts to Compromise With Railroads Indicate Fear
 of Legislation to Come
CONGRESS IS AGAIN
 IN HESITANT MOOD
Whole Situation as to Completion of Presidents Programme to Pre- vent Strikes Is in Very
 Chaotic State
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

Washington, December 2o-(Specia1O Regarding proposed labor legislation the situation is chaotic. The following de- ductions are held to be plausible
 l. Labor, in efforts to compromise with capital apparently realizes that it made Congress.
 2. Congress, again threatened by labor determined that the Presidents recom- merdation for official inquiry legisla- ton be beaten, is apparently disincined to act.
 3. On the surface the President, evil dently interested in attempts of capital and labor privately to compose their diff fer ences, is playing a waiting game.
 WHIP HAND NECESSARY
 President Wilson, with the assistance of the brotherhood chiefs drove the Adamson eight-hour law through Con- gress with the whip.
 It is evident that if he is determined as has been indicat ted-to secure Iegis- lation requiring an official investigation prior to the inauguration of a strike, he
 
 Labor declares that the Presidents scheme involves slavery. Indirectly la bor leaders have let it be known that Congressmen who vote those who labor into a condition of servitude will be reclz- oned with at the polls.
 Congress, as a result, has halted If the Presidents plans are carried out he will be compelled it is indicated, wig orously to apply the whip.
 LABOR BEHOLDS A CLOUD
 The brotherhood chiefs who secured the Adamson law are not rejoiced over what appears imminent. In the first place, the supreme court of the United States will soon decide whether or not Congress had a legal right to force capital to pay for eight hours work the wage there- fore paid for 10 hours work. In the sec- ond place, it is said that they are deep- ly regretful that they permitted the es- tablishment of a precedent as a result of which Congress, in the future, may proceed at will to legislate regarding their hours of labor and their rate of pay.
 It is reported that as a result of con- 1erenceS between lapof ana capital an agreement will be made which will pre- vent the practical operation of the eight hour law. It is understood that neither side will ask that that law be repealed; but that scheme will be evolved as a result of which in amity the two forces can work together without taking cog nizance of the law.
 If a compromise can be effected, it is regarded as probable that the remaining features of the Presidents programme will not be enacted prior to March f. and that as a result of the long inter- regnum, they will have become obsolete.
 WOULD DODGE BATTLE
 Labor realizes, it is said. that if Con- gress can legislate regarding time of work and rate of pay, 1t can so legislate that the chiefs of the brotherhoods can not at will precipitate strikes. It is in- dicated that the chiefs would not have their rights in this respect abridged. They would dodge the battle.
 And Congress would alsoF dodge the battle, it is believed. For Congress, be- tween the upper and neither stones. rep
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-21
Berlin Reports Rumanians Are Offering Resistance
 in Dobrudja Territory
ARTILLERY BOOMING
 IN AREA OF VERDUN
Paris Has News of Minor Skirmishes Which Have No Direct Results. Bad Weather Hampers the
 Armies in Macedonia

Aside from the Rumanian thea ire, little fighting of moment is taking place on any of the numer- ous fronts.
 In northern Dobrudja the Rus- sians and Rumanians have faced about and are giving battle to the Teutonic allied forces, which have been pursuing them. Just how strong the stand they are making is has not yet been made known, the German official communication announcing it. merely saying that they have 'again offered fighting resistance."
 Petrograd reports that attacks bS the invaders near Parlita, on the Jeff bank of the Danube, were repulsed and says also that operations sue cessful for the Russians and Ruman ians are being carried out by scout ing parties in the direction of Rim. nj i1<a R11Zdu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-21
WESTERN FRONT

On the front in France the Brit ish near Gommecourt and Arras have carried out successful raids against German trenches and bombarded oth- CT hostile positions at Gommecourt and near Loos and Hulluch. The Ger mans, for their part shelled the Brit ish line north of the Somme near Festubert and Ypres and south of the Somme bombarded the French at num- eyous points, the French replying en- ergetically.
 In Galicia, southwest of Brody, the Teutonic allies, after a heavy bonn bardment of Russian trenches, essayed an infantry attack, but were forced by the fire of the Russian guns to seek their own trenches again. Petrograd reports the breaking through of barb ed wire entanglements on the Bystritsa river sector by the Russians and com polling the Teutonic allies there 10 flee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-21
Farmers Being Offered Big Prices for Oil Leases
 on Their Lands
DAILY PAPER MAY BE
 STARTED AT ONCE
Hotels Are Receiving Telegrams From All Over Country Asking Reserva- tions-Oil Experts Are Com-
 ing From Every Direction

Cordova. December 2O.-(Spe-
 cial.)-With well No. 1 the cen-
 ter of attraction in the oil situa-
 tion closed down awaiting arrival
 Of Oklahoma interests, who own
 the leases procured from the Pratt
 Consolidated company, interest to-
 night centers around various de-
 velOpment projects and the intense
 activity in the realty market.
 Representatives of several differ
 ent interests worked all night last
 night procuring options and deeds
 and the farmers for miles around
 have been in a furOr of excitement
 from the presence of so many
 agents.
 Farms which due to the terrible floods of last July and the ravages of the boil weevil would not sustain their owners without heavy debt until next years crops could be gathered, have been closed out overnight at dreamland prices l. w. Gurganus, prominent farmer living be- tween town and the location of the well was in town this afternoon and stated he was kept awake most of the night by several different groups of men bidding on his land. Other farmers in that sec tion report similar experiences.
 SKYSCRAPER PLANNED
 In an interview with E. T. Hendon, president of the Hendon Hardware com pany, whose new three-story brick build ing was completed about year ago, but upon a foundation said to have been laid for 10 stories, stated that plans were al- ready being drawn up for the erection of a 10-story building. Officers of the Cor dova Herald Publishing company stated they had two different offers on their publishing plant during the day by par ties wanting to establish daily paper, but they are discouraging such a project at this stage of the game
 Simultaneously with the announcement of the oil find and nearly obscured by it was the announcement last night by the lnterurban Development company that their fiscal agent George B. Tarrant of Birmingham, had just completed financial arrangements for the construction of the electric line from Birmingham tosCordova and Jasper and that the full amount of funds was now on hand for beginning work which now awaits the procuring of the complete right of way, most of which is already secured. The survey selected for the route crosses the river about half mile from the new oil we'll
 WHOLE COUNTRY AROUSED
 Maj. A. A. Wall, proprietor of the Tal- lulah hotel states that he is receiving telegraphic reservations from various sec- tions of the country as far as Oklahoma, Chicago, Cincinnati, New York and from relatives of Mert Mccain in Georgia, who
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-21
WHOLE COUNTRY AROUSED

Maj. A. A. Wall, proprietor of the Tal- ltllah hotel, states that he is receiving reservations from various sec- tions of the country as far as Oklahoma Chicago Cincinnati, New York and from relatives of Mert Mccain in Georgia. who
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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-06
Big Program for
Tomorrow Night

The entertainment tomorrow night
at the Grand for the benefit of the
suffering women and children OF Bel
gium is going to be crackerjack and
patrons need not fear that they will
not get their moneys worth.
The program will consist Of many
numbers, arranged as follows: Over
ture by the Carson City band; NOV
ing picture; quartette, Messrs Mack
ey, Curtis, Thomas and Woodbury.;
moving picture; Charlie Chaplins-
Misses Angeline Kearns and Nita
Barkley and chorus; solo, Lloyd B.
Thomas; moving picture; sketch,
Double Crossed, ~ Gertrude O'Leary,
Jean Hague, Maise Jenkins, Georg,
lana Frick, Mr.. Cassidy, Jack Rich
ards, Jimmie" and Max Stem;
ladies qrartette, Misses Stewart,
Wood, Berning and Mrs. Yerington;
moving picture.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-06
Must Pay Second
Time for Wood

About thirty or forty prominent
citizens and old-time residents OF
Dayton received some very uneXpect-
ed demands from Uncle Sam yester-
day in the shape Of registered letters
containing bills for wood cut from
government land and sold to them by
Charles Henry Nelson, as they claim.
Some years ago Nelson homestead
ed 100 acres of land near Clifton, a
lew miles from Dayton, which was
covered with timber, and it appears
that he cut and sold it to the citizens
in and around Dayton After living
on the land for about four years Nell
SON left and has not lived on the
property since. But the records in
the United States land office show
that he filed intention to make final
proof on March |, 1915, which was
published in the Virginia City Chron-
icle, but so far he has failed to COM
pete the transaction. The. people l.f
Dayton are somewhat put out over
the fact they have all paid for this
wood once and now Uncle Sam in
sist upon second payment. Some
Of the consumers have consulted an
attorney and it is said he advised
them if they got the wood they
would have to pungle UP again, and
there was no way out OF it. 1t is not
Nnown where Nelson is at present,
but at last accounts he was in San
Francisco. At any tate it is rumor-
ed that the Dayton people would
very much like to see him. The sums
that they will have to pay to the gov
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-06
All. Howe of C0ldfield Announces
Candidacy Senatorial Nomination

associated with his banking e1eter-
prises. After residence OF two years
in Reno, at Senator Nixon's request.
| became secretary and treasurer o.
The Goldfield Consolidated Mines
company, taking up my residence in
Goldfield. where | have since resid.
ed. During my residence in Gold
field | have been engaged in a large
number of diversified business enter
prises vital to the welfare of the
state.
| have always believed, and l now
believe, that the interests this state
and of the United States are best
served by adherence to the f,y1da-
mental principles of the Republican
party, and if nominated and elected
my ambition and inclination will be
to apply to the duties of the office
and the furtherance of those princl-
pies the same qualities of app'ication,
industry and intelligence which have
maintained me in my former and
present business associations.
] discover growing appreciation
on the part Of the public of the fact
that the activities of government are
distinctly in the nature of business
activities, and that the establishment
of conditions, which make for the
economic welfare of communities III
their relations to other communities :
involve merely intelligent business
adjustment. The idea Of sending to
the senate business man of broad
experience and training having met
with statewide approval, it is with
confidence that | announce myself
as candidate for. the Republican
nomination for the United States sen
atorship.
A. H. HOWE.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-06
Failed to Receive
Her Share of Rent

The other day when the division
of money among the Washoe Indians
took pace Dot-so-la-1ee, the basket
weaver, had failed to make the nee
essary proofs that she was a member
OF the Washoe tribe and consequent
ly did not receive her share of the
money. This nearly broke the old
woman's heart, not that she needed
the few cents which would have been
her share, but that she was not in it.
The other Indians each received
check and signed document by
making thumb print on piece of
paper, besides going to the bank 10
cash the check, and again putting
their thumbs down." and the old
squaw was deprived of this privilege
Today Dot -so-la-lee has been in sol
emn conference with Dick Bender,
the oracle of the tribe, trying to so
arrange matters that she will be rec
ogn1zed as one of the tribe, and in
cldentaly receive her Sl.LO as her
share of the rent of the Pinenut range
for sheep pasture.
1t develops, as a result of the recent
hunting up Of the members of the
Washoe tribe, that i'm the past two
years the Washoes have dwindled in
number from 700 to 500, death, old
age and civilization being the cause
of the loss of membership.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-06
PRESIDENT NAMES CLEVELAND
i. MAN>FOR SECRET ETARy Of WAR
Is Newton ID. Baker and Was Former
Mayor--FiaS Been Known as a.
Pacifist, But States He Is Firm
= Believer In Wilson'S Prepared
ness Policy

ton, but it will be within the week
Baker said he knew nothing OF the
duties of the office. He has always
been known as a pacificist. Asked
today when he had ceased to be a
pacifcist and became a preparedness
advocate, he said: Il am still a mem
Der in good standing of several peace
societies. He said he believed in
the presidents preparedness policy,
and in all Of his policies as far as he
knows them. He heard the news Of
his selection while conducting a case
i'll the common pleas court, but did
not stop the case.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-06
Nabid Bull Story
Pigment of Mind

A young bull at the prison farm be-
came sick week or SO ago, and Sat
urday, when one of the men attempt
ed to help him up, he attempted
to do damage to his benefactor. The
poor animal was in pain, but not
mad. He was only hostile.
On the strength of the fact thai
he showed fight it was reported that
he was rabid but the bull died Sun
day, and there was no sign so far as
known of rabies. He frothed at the
mouth but this is not unusual in sick
cattle. He was valuable animal, as
are all the stock on the prison farm
and his loss means just that much t,
the state
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-06
TBy United Pressl

LONDON, March 6.-lt is an
nounced that Zeppelins last might
raided the east coast OF England,
killing three men, four women and
five children and injuring thirty-three
others. They dropped bombs at
Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Rutland,
Huntingdon, Cambridge, Norfolk, Es-
sex and Kent 1t is believed that
three Zeppelins participated. Forty
bombs were dropped, destroying a
number of houses and damaging sew
eral shops. This makes the twenty
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-06
[Bv United Pressl

PARIS, March 6.-It is announced
there was violent artillerying on the
left bank Of the Meuse, west of Doua-
ont, and in Woevre last night, but
no important infantry attacks. The
French shelled the Cheppy wood
positions, also around Aboucourt-
road Elsewhere every
thing was calm last night.
Only Minor Engagements
by United Pressl
BERLIN, March 6.-lt is announc-
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-06
[By United Press !

WASHINGTON, March 6.-While
there is new outburst in the senate
over the warning resolutions, w. J.
Bryan lunched today with twenty
one congressman and discussed pre-
paredness. The house rules commit
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-06
[Bv United Pressl

WASHINGTON, March 6.--Fron
reliable information it is learned that
Newton D. Baker, ex-mayor Of Cleve-
land will be named as secretary OF
war. An announc ement is expected
Immediately. 1t is understood that
Secretary Gregory told the president
that General Scott could not act be-
yond thirty days
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-06
Whole Block Destroyed
IBy United Pressl

LONDON, March 6.-The Zeppe-
Inns dropped bombs mainly on work
ingmen's dwellings,, demolishing a
whole block. After crossing the east
coast, the raiders repeatedly changed
their course and finally circled. Evi-
IDENTITY they were uncertain OF their
position. They dropped many incen-
diary and explosive bombs.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-06
May Be Held Up

TBy United PressI
CLEVELAND, March 6.-Baker
this afternoon expressed fear that his
appointment might be held up be-
cause he is known as a pacificist, so
he told the United Press. He said he
was convinced peace would only
come when the belligerents agree to
substitute law for force in the settle
ment Of international disputes
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-06
Nomination Admitted
TRv United PresS1

Tby Un1ttu TItSS1
WASHINGTON. March 6.-The
White House admitted that Baker
Will be named secretary of war and
has accepted the offer He twice de
c'ined the secretaryship OF the inter
lor when the president first formed
i,is cabinet
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-06
Probable Murder
by United Pressl

by United Press1
REDDING, Cal, March "a
human skull has been found in the
door Of a vacant cabin near the Burnt
ranch, fifty-two miles down the Trim
ity river from Weaverville. A knife
and gun were nearby. Several men
have disappeared in that part of Trim
ity county the last two years. There
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-06
GETTING READY FOR THE BIC
FIGHT IN HOUSE TOMORROW

tee today agreed to ninety minutes
debate tomorrow on the merits Of
the resolution. Republican Leader
Mann, in the house today, declared
Americans ought to be kept off OF
armed ships. The house applauded
his declaration.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-06
HOUSE C0NFERS
WITH PRESIDENT

breakfasted together. 1t is under
stood Colonel House reported on his
visit to London, Paris and Berlin.
Later he will confer with M the mem
bers Of the cabinet.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-06
Says He Has Accepted
TRy limited Press

bV U1l1ttu FTtSS
CLEVELAND, March 6.-When
interviewed today Newton D. Baker
said: Il have accepted" 1t is not
known when he will go to Washing
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-06
Many Missing
by United Pressl

LONDON, March 6-Lloyds has
received from Santos, Brazil, reports
that 445 or more passengers and
crew of the Spanish steamer Principe
de Astorias are missing. 1t is be-
lIeved the lost steamer was wrecked
or the rocks while enroute from
Buenos Ayres to Barcelona.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-06
THREE zEPPEUNS PAY VISIT
TO EAST COAST Of ENGLAND
Drops Bombs On Many Towns,
Killing Two Men, Four Women
and Three Children ~Thirty-three
Others Are lnjured--Present One
Makes Twenty-first Raid

the biggest amount of territory. was
affected. The total killed -inTal raids
thus far number 242a injured, 429-
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-06
SINK
TURKISH BOATS

Turkish ships. They went within the
range of the. shore batteries, whose
fire was weak. 1t is believed most
of them have, been dismantled
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-06

James Leonard, the insurance man.
is a visitor in Carson today on bust
ness.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-06
Getting Ready for Another Trip

by United Pressl
BERLIN, March 6.-Under the
same crew that brought her safely i,
Wilhelmshaven the Moewe expects
to return to sea in few weeks after
being drydocked, scraped and over
hauled and will resume raiding
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-06
by United Pressl

BY United Pressl
WASHINGTON, March 6.-Presi-
dent Wilson conferred with Colonel
House today regarding conditions in
the belhgerent countries. They
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-06
Artillery ATTACKS CONTINUE
ON EAST BANK Of THE MEUSE
But From Reports Nothing of a
Definite Nature Was Accom-
pliShed- -~CruiSed MoeWe Will Ke-
sumo Raiding After Being Dry
d0Cked and Overhauled

ed there were minor engagements on
the east bank of the Meuse and at
North Verdun last night. The Gei-
mans captured fourteen officers and
fOur men.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-06

Last nights mail from the south
brought the official announcement Of
a. A. Howe Of Go'dfield as a candi-
date before the Republican nominal
ing convention for United States
senator. Mr.. Howe's letter and an
uouncement follow:
Goldfield, New, March 3, 1916.
Editor Appeal: Il beg to hand you
a copy of the announcement of my
candidacy for the United States SER
atorship, for such disposition as you
may feel that you can consistently
give it. Very truly yours,
A. II. HOWE.
Mr.. Howe's Statement
Having ascertained that the senti
ment Of IA large number OF people, III
various walks OF life, throughout the
state, is in favor of the election of a
business man to the United States
senate. have decided to seek the
Republican nomination for that office.
The experience and training which
feel have equipped me to serve the
state in that capacity are as follows; /;
In the year 1886 | entered the ser
vice Of the United States Express
company in a subordinate capacity.
Careful application to duty and self
Improvement enabled me TO assume
from time to time duties of charging
importance, resulting in my finally
becoming assistant to the president.
Ny duties in that position required
me to handle large business affairs
both in The United States and in
Europe. During this business rela-
tionship, which lasted for twenty
years, and incidental thereto, it was
my good fortune to be connected for
twelve years in business and official
capacity with the work Of the Unite
States senate. While connected
with the United States senate | be-
came acquainted with the late Sena-
tor Nixon, who invited me to asso-
ciate myself with his interests in
Nevada, and in the year 1900 ! took
up my residence in Reno and became
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-06

BY United Pressl
PETROGRAD, March 6.-Russian
boats have raided' the ship
ping at Trebizond, sinking several
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-06

Rev. IL. Ii M6Creery returned
from brief visit to Virginia City on
the local this morning.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-06

Attorney NJ. ]. Scanlon of Reno
came in on this mornings train from
Reno.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-06
Francis Nominated
Howe a Candidate

!BV Un:ted FIessT
RENO, March GA. H. Howe,
secretary of the Goldfield CONSOLIDATE
ed Mines company, today announced
his candidacy for the Republican nom
ination for United States senator
ship from Nevada.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-06
Child Born In the Snow

- TOLEDO, March 6-Refused ad
mittance to the hospital because she
had not a doctors certificate, Mrs.
Ada Jones, aged p, gave birth to a
en-pound boy in the snow, alongside
the cartracks.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-06

WORLD EVENTS|

was nothing to indicate the dead
mans identity.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-06

ernment run all the way from SIS to
$500 each.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-06
Britisher Sunk

Britisher Sunk
[By United Pressl
LONDON, March 6.-The British
steamer Masunda has been sunk. Al
hands were saved.