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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-03
DEBT ENCOURAGED
National City Bank Of New York Says
Great Influx OF Gold 10 Not
Good For v. S.

New York, Nov. 2. Extraordinary
additions OF gold to the bank reserves
of the country in the form Of heavy
importations are declared undesirable.
"because they are not required for the
purpose Of carrying on the normal bus
mess of the country and II used as
the basis OF credit are likely to bring
about debt expansion Of dangerous
proportions" In bulletin issued by
the National City bank. The advis-
ability OF making further foreign loans
is strongly urged.
The bulletin says the nation is doing
business under conditions calculated
to encourage people to go into debt.
It declares that with money easy, In
terest rates low and profits from bust.
ness unusually large, there is naturally
a great temptation to borrow money
to buy stocks of companies that are
making phenomenal earnings and to
enlarge Industries which are prosper.
ing. High prices for farm products
1t is asserted, will encourage farmers
to buy more land.
The total Of foreign loans made in
the United States since the outbreak OF
the European war is placed by the
bank at s2,13S 257.63 Of which 1856
400 900 has been paid of. leaving net
total of 1881. 1.s57 ,637 of loans out
standing.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-03
GOSSIP CAUSE OF
SERIOUS CHARGES
MISSOURI MAN, ACCUSED OF MUIR.
DERiNG WIFE, TELLS HIS
SIDE OF AFFAIR.

st. Joseph, Mo, Nov. 2. Gossip
which started as an undercurrent but
which gathered force with each reoe'
tition until every angel held an &C
cusing finger" was blamed for his mis-
fortunes by Oscar D. MCDANIEL, prose-
cutting attorney of Buchanan county. IN
an address here last night In the inter
est of his candidacy for reelection. IN
which he discussed the murder OF his
wife last July and his subsequent ar.
rest. It was his first public presents
ton of his side Of the case.
An audience, which overhowed a
local theater, interrupted him ire.
quently with applause and words OF
encouragement, or wept, silently with
him.
idle tales grew in intensity until my
best friends believed them" Mcdaniel
asserted. People lost their reason.
Detectives then appeared and my
every act and word was distorted to
suit their aspect of the case"
The prosecutor recounted the tales
which he said had been circulated
about him. Among them, he said, was
the allegation that Mrs. McDaniefs
diamonds had been found by detec'
tives sewed up In his coat and another
that Mrs Mcdaniel. delirious In hos
pita1 before she succumbed to her In
juries, had cried:
ooh! Oscar don't hit me again
These stories we're branded as un'
true. He said they started with
malicious misconception Of the truth.
McDaniel's trial will not be resumed
until after the election November I.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-03
ROBBERS GET $4,000
Bank In Illinois Village Looted BY
Quiet Thieves Who Make Their
Escape In Auto.

Braidwood, H.. Nov. 2. Automobile
bandits, operating so quickly that the
village watchman was not disturbed in
his sleep entered the private bank of
w. H. Odell & Co. here last night af-
ter cutting all telegraph and telephone
wires. blew open the safe and escaped
with $4,000
Emma Hines. living across the
street from the bank, apparently was
the only one who heard the explosion
which wrecked the bank vault She
looked from her window just in time
to see four robbers enter an automo-
bile and drive away.
BY the time she had spread the
alarm the raiders escaped and it was
some time before wire was restored
over which outside authorities could
be notified.
It was rlmored at first that the vii
lage watchman was missing, but In
vestigation disclosed that he was safe
at home
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-03
RAPs LIQUOR BILL
Prohibition Candidates Says Tax Was
Levied To Pay OF Civil War
Debt; Not Needed Now.

Altoona, Pa, Nov. 2. Liquidation
of the civil war debt. the only excuse
ever given for the federal government
issuing liquor licenses kss since has
been accomplished and now the Unit.
ed States should get out of the drink
business, Ira Landrith. the prohibition
vice presidential nominee told crowd
here today.
"You northerners passed this liquor
bill" he said. "You did 1t In 1862. We
southerners were not in congress then
We can prove an alibi. You said you
wanted to meet the war debt and you
probably did President Lincoln
agreed to the bills passage only with
the understanding that it would be re.
pealed when the war was over.
"The war now has been over more
than fifty years. The debts are paid.
We don't need the money any longer,
Why we are so rich that we contribute
$50, 100000 annually for just plain
pork. Yet you keep white apron on
Uncle Sam and use the American flag
to wipe of dirty bars.
Honestly now. isn't it about time 20
quit
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-03
NEW AIR RECORD
Aviator Covers Half Of Distance From
Chicago to New York Before Aav-
ing to AIisht.

Erie, Pa. Nov. 2.-Aviator Victor
Carlstrom. who is flying from Chicago
to New York, landed in this city at
11:26 q. m, today because of engine
trouble but thereby established new
American nonstop fiisb. record. Erie
is just half way the distance Carl
strom set out to cover. He travelled
at a rate of about 100 miles an hour.
The aviator was flying about seven
miles south OF Erie when a pipe be-
came loose on his engine and he made
for this city. He landed easily in a
large open field. He at once began re-
pairing his machine. He said he was
very anxious to get to New York by 6
o'clock this evening.
Carlstrom said he expected to leave
Erie before 1880 p. m.
The distance between Cleveland and
Erie was covered in thirty minutes.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-03
CAMPAIGNS BEING
ENDED IN NEW YORK
BOTH PRESIDENT WILSON AND
JUDGE HUGHES ARRIVE
IN BIG CITY.

Buffalo. N. Y, Nov. 2.-Charles E.
Hughes came back to New York to-
day to wind up his presidential cam
paign. The nominees special train
passed through Buffalo this forenoon
en- route to Batavia. a fifteen hour
ride from Terre Haute, Ind, where he
finished his middle west campaign
last night. The days program called
for an address at Batavia shortly be-
fore noon, a rear platform talk at
Oneida, an hours stay and speech
at Schenectady late today, another adj
dress at Troy tonight and the chief ad-
dress of the evening at Albany. Mr.
Hughes will reach Albany at $3.50 to-
night. Tomorrow's program calls for
speeches along the valley of the Hud'
son ending with his arrival at New
York
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-03
VILLA LOOTS TRAIN
Bandits Under Rebel Leader Murder
Military Guard And Then Steal
The valuables.

chihuahua City, Mexico. Nov (via
Ell Paso Junction.) Nov. 2. After
shooting the twenty-nine Carranza
military guards of the south bound
passenger train which left Juarez Mon
day. Villa bandits looted the train. rob-
bed the passengers and even took the
clothing of the women passengers.
Or. Haffner. a German passenger on
the train who was mistaken by the
bandits for an American was struck
over the head by one OF the bandits
who used his gun as club. DR.. Han
ner was not seriously injured.
The bandits. who were in command
of Murga brothers and Silvestre Que
vedo, then abandoned the train carry
ing the loot away in mule drawn wag-
OnS.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-03
PRIVATE BANKER
SHOT BY CLERK

Chicago. Nov. 2. Steven Zagar. 2S
years old. member of the private bank
ing firm of John Zagar & Co. was shot
and probably fatally wounded today by
Frank Cyiich. clerk.
Cviich was arrested. He told the
police he was soldier in the Austrian
army: was taken prisoner by the
French a year ago. escaped and came
to Chicago where he obtained employ
ment In the bank He said he fired
six shots at Zagar. four taking effect
because the latter accused him of tax.
ing money belonging to the bank
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-03
GUARDSMEN MAKE
GOOD IMPRESSION

Brownsville. Tex. Nov. 2-Marked
evidences Of preparedness. sturdy. rug
ged soldiers and excellent equipment
received the favorable comment last
night of u S. army officers who had
witnessed the only complete review
vet held of the Brownsville provisional
division of the U. S. army, 1000 men.
The review was witnessed by Maj.
Gen. Arthur Murray. retired. chairman
of the American Red Cross: Brig Gen.
w p. Hall, retired, and Brig. Gen. VIII
liam Crozier, chief of ordnance.
Resaca de la Palma battle field was
the scene Of the review.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-03
RUSSIAN TO LEAD
RUMANIAN ARMIES

London. Nov 2-The Wireless
Press has received dispatch from
Bucharest saying that Lieut.. Gen. Vlad-
imir Sskaroff, commander of the Rus
sian forces in Galicia. arrives in Bu-
charest today and will take command
of the army in Dobrudja.
Lieut.. Gen. Sakaroff Is rated as one
of the ablest Russian commanders. He
came into special prominence last
summer during the Russian drive in
volhynia and Galicia. gaining import
ant successes over the Austrians be-
fore the Russian advance was halted.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-03
FACTORY MEN FRANTIC.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Nov. 2.-Frantic ef-
forts are being made by important
interests in the district
to secure emergency coal supplies be-
fore navigation losses on the Monong-
ahela river by buying the production
of Independent mines chat are connect
ed with their plants by water transpor-
tation. The car shortage already has
amounted almost to famine. The
situation is further complicated by the
determination Of natural gas compan-
les to cut of all factories should the
fuel be needed to supply domestic con-
sumers. Railroads also are endeavor-
ing to increase their reserve supplies
of fuel.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-03
LIVING EXPENSES
GROWING RAPIDLY
COAL PRICE JUMPS AND VARIOUS
FOODS WILL COST CONsUM-
ERS MORE MONEY.

Chicago, Nov. 2.-Further increases
in retail coal prices were predicted for
Chicago today, following general
rise Of rs to SO cents ton at princi-
pal eastern cities.
Large companies here yesterday
quoted small egg coal at So; range at
80: chestnut at $3.50; pea at So and
buckwheat at $3.50 ton delivered.
Pocahontas mine run coal sold in loads
Of three tons or more at $3.50 ton
and $675 for the single ton. Illinois
mine run sold at 81 in loads or IS a
single ton, while Hooking Valley
brought 81. Coke was held at $3.50
a ton.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-03
Fl, vAUX GIVEN
BACK TO FRENCH
Berlin Admits Evacuation
of Important Point on
East Meuse Bank

London, Nov. 2.-Fort Vaux, one OF
the most important fortifications cap
tured by the German crown prince N
his prolonged drive at Verdun mas
been evacuated by the Germans.
Shortly after Fort Douaumont had
been retaken wide stretch OF the
front in this region regained by the
French in their sudden offensive move
ment on October 25, 1t was pointed out
that Fort Va1lx likewise had been put
in perilous position.
Virtually all ground of pronounced
value taken by the Germans on the
easterly bank of the Meuse in their Of
fensive at Verdun has now, with the
fall Of Fort Vaux, been lost to them.
French troops operating in the Les
boeufs and Rancourt sectors on the
Somme front also gained ground. Ber-
lin comedies French gains northeast
of Morval and on the edge of the st.
Pierre-Vaast wood.
The British say the Germans failed
in an attack north of Courcelette on
the Somme front. Reports tell OF heavy
rain in the Lesboeufs sector
There is no apparent let up in the
pressure General Won Falkenhayn is
exerting along the Rumanian north
western frontier but the Rumanians
are reported to be holding him fairly
we'll in check
Military critics are looking shortly
for definite news from Dobrudja. Field
Marshal Won Mackensen Is believed to
be making preparations for some new
stroke in an effort to complete his con
quest Of this Rumanian province. while
from Bucharest comes unofficial an
nouncement that General Sakahroh
one of the ablest Of Russian generals
Is expected in the Rumanian capital to
take command Of the forces in Do
brudja.
On the Stokod in Volhynia Russian
defeat south of Witoniez Is announced
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-03
U-BOAT INSPECTED
Committee From New London Cham
Der Of Commerce Permitted to
Visit Deutschland.

New London, Conn, Nov. g. Bags
Of mail brought across the seas by the
German undersea merchantmen. the
Deutschland, which arrived yesterday,
were brought ashore today. During
the forenoon little work was done up
on the cargo. Shortly before noon
Mayor e. e. Rogers, President M. 7.
Miner Of the chamber OF commerce
and about fifty members constituting
committee waited upon Captain
Koenig. The captain accepted an In
vitation to dinner to be given by the
chamber. The party was then divided
into groups of Ave and each went on
the submarine and looked It over.
Captain T. A. Scott Of the Scott
Wrecking company sent a diver down
alongside of the Deutschland and he
reported there were fourteen small
holes in the anchor bulkhead. These
were probably made when the anchor
dented the shell of the craft. Tha
holes had caused some leakage on the
trip over.
The announcement OF the Deutsch
lands manifest was awaited with some
curiosity. Captain Koenig estimating
the cargo to total $10,o0O,00O in value,
said 1t consisted largely Of drugs and
dye stuffs but said there were possibly
securities and jewels among the con.
signments. AS the Deutschland on
her trip to Baltimore carried only 81.
500 900 worth Of freight which bulked
as large as her present shipments, it
was considered probable that most OF
the $10,0O0.00 valuation was repre-
sented by securities or stones.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-03
GERMANS CAUTIOUS.

Berlin, Nov. g., via London.-The
German Ocean Navigation company OF
Bremen has up to now been unable to
confirm the news Of the arrival of the
merchant submarine Deutschland at
New London While the newspapers
all display prominently the British
news agency messages announcing the
arrival, they are inclined to question
their authenticity. Their readers are
asked not to indulge in jubilation un-
til direct message from Captain
Koenig commander Of the undersea
trader. relieves them Of all doubt.
An erroneous story Of the arrival OF
the commercial Bremen at an Ameri'
can port some time ago caused exten'
sive space in the press to be devoted
to a laudatory comment and culmin.
ated at Bremen in celebration.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-03
POTATO KING is
ACQUITTED BY JURY

Des Moines, Nov 2. Charles. f
Erickson. Des Moines potato king"
whose entry in the local market with
home grown tubers resulted in a great
reduction OF soaring prices. today was
acquitted in municipal court Of the
charges Of violating the state weights
and measures law.
Erickson WAS accused OF having sold
ten bushels Of potatoes which contain.
ed SO pounds Of dirt. His fight to
bring down the price Of potatoes at
tracted attention throughout the state
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-03
DYING COST HIGHER ALSO.

New York. Nov. 2-The European
war is held responsible for the increase
in the cost of burial supplies and
consequent advance announced today
by undertakers for funeral services.
Owing to the war, it was said, under.
takers hardware-name plates and
coffin handles-has risen In price from
20 to 40 per cent.
Supply men said chemicals used to
give the nickel effect are not now be-
ing imported 1t Is estimated that even
the cheapest coffins cost SIS more than
formerly. Undertakers here are con-
sidering the advisability OF starting .
campaign for cremation.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-03
CONTINUED on Page 81
SELLS ADVOCATING
NEW INDIAN SCHOOL

Helena, Mont. November 2.-Cat0s
Sells. U. S. commissioner Of Indian az
fairs, who is in Helena, said today
that he will recommend the estAblish.s
ment of great Indian vocational
school at Fort William Henry Harss
rison, the local military post. Mr.
Sells SAYS present schools are unable
to handle the Indian enrolment ana
that new and large school Is imperas
tive.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-03
SIX AMERICANS DEAD.

London, Nov. 2. "A telegram to the
American embassy today from Wesley
Frost. American consul at Queenstown
states that the discrepancies In for
mer reports regarding the number OF
Americans on board the British steam
ship Marina and the names of those
lost have now been cleared up.
In addition to the five Americans re-
ported yesterday as having been lost,
the name Of Buie. given in earlier ad.
vices as Brue, Is added to the list OF
dead.
The name of Middletown first re-
ported lost, is now in the list OF Amer.
lean survivors. These changes make
the total number of Americans on
board fifty-two. Of whom six were lost
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-03
STATE TEACHERS MEET.

Des Moines, Nov. 2.-Hundreds Of
school teachers from all sections OF the
state were arriving in Des Moines to-
day to attend the annual convention
of the Iowa State Teachers associa-
ton, which opens tonight Sectional
conferences viii open this afternoon.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-03
SPEED TOLL HEAVY

Chicago. Nov. 2-Thirty-one per
sons have been killed in Chicago by
speeding automobiles during the last
six weeks, according to table made
public today. The death OF two per-
sons yesterday which brought the total
up to this number aroused city and
public officials and the heads of motor
clubs to join in movement to end the
motor peril in the streets. Definite
plans are to be worked out within the
next few days.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-03
pARApEs FOR HUGHES.

New York, Nov. Col. Charles H.
Sheriff.. who is in charge Of the torch
light demonstration to be held here
Saturday night when Charles e.
Hughes will speak in Madison Square
garden, announced today that similar
parades will be held simultaneously In
the thirty-five cities, where branches
of the business mems league have
been organized. The parade move
ment is under the auspices Of the
league.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-03
TO MEDIATE AGAIN
AFTER ELECTION

Atlantic City, n. j., Nov. with
ont having reached an agreement on
the plan for maintenance of peace
along the border, the Mexican-Ameri-
IA can Joint commission adjourned today
Nnntil November 9 when the confer.
ences will be resumed here.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-03
RUMANlANS WIN.

Bucharest, Nov 2, via London.-Ru-
manian forces continue to pursue the
retiring Austro-German troops to the
west Of the jul valley, in Transyl-
vania, according to the Rumanian Of
fetal report issued today.
Teuton attacks, the statement adds,
were repulsed after continued fighting
in the Prahova valley and in the re-
gion of Dragoslavele. East Of the
River Alt battle still is in progress.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-03
GERMANY MAY
U5E MARINA I D
SETTLE DISPUTE
Question of Immunity for
Defensively Armed Ships
Will Be Discussed
NO AGREEMENT ON
THAT NATTER NOW

washington, D. c., Nov. 2.-State
department officials still were waiting
today for Germany's version OF the de-
struction of the British steamer Mar
ina with loss of American lives. They
also were expecting affidavits and otn-
er data gathered from American sur
vivors.
A news dispatch from Athens last
night saying the Greek government
had been notified Germany intended to
sink without warning all ships carry
ing supplies to the allies, was regarded
here as of great importance. So far as
is known the United States has re-
ceived no such notification and IL is
not known whether one has been sent
to other neutrals.
Such a procedure would be regarded
by the United States as directly con-
trary to Germany's pledges.
No Distinction Made.
Secretary Lansing said today that
the United States understands Ger
many's pledges not to sink merchant
men without warning and without pro-
viding for the safety Of passengers and
crews applies to ships with defensive
armament. No distinction was drawn
in the correspondence between armed
and unarmed ships and the state de-
partment does not accept any conten-
tion that Germany's report by this
is limited to those without armament.
Nevertheless it is admitted that Ger
many has always taken distinct
view OF the status Of armed ships and
1t is thought probable that she will
attempt to inject the point into the
present situation. So long as the poll
cies of the two governments are so
utterly divergent it is thought possible
that Germany might use the Marina
case to settle the issue. Her Increased
submarine warfare combined with the
increasing number OF armed allied
ships and their increasing efficiency IN
defense, makes 1t vital question to
fher.
Secretary Lansing. while refusing to
give out any further details OF the Of
Eficial report of the sinkings from the
American embassy in London, said his
information was substantially the
same as that Of the newspapers.
Germany and Austria on February
no in substantially the same terms no
titled the United States to the follow
ling effect:
Teutons Gave Warning.
Enemy merchantmen armed with
/ guns no longer have the right to be
considered as peaceable merchant ves-
sells of commerce Therefore the Ger
man naval forces will receive orders
to treat such vessels as belligerents. p"
However, in accepting the American
note on the Sussex, demanding the
abandonment of it's submarine warfare
against passenger and freight carry
ing vessels" Germany said such ves-
sells should not be sunk without warn
sng and without providing for the safe
fy of passengers and crew unless the
ships attempt to escape or offer resist
ance." No condition was made as to
armed ships.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-03
DIES BOOSTING HUGHES.

Chicago, Nov. 2.-Simon Brunhild Of
this city, realizing he was about to die
yesterday, called his family consisting
of his wife, three sons and one daugh-
ter-all voters--to his bedside.
Il want you all to vote for Hughes, :"
he said. Hughes must win"
These were his last words. Two
hours later he died. rs
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-03
ITALIANS ON OFFENSIVE

Rome, Nov. (Via London) "A new
offensive was opened yesterday
against the Austrians by the Italian
forces. the war office announced to-
day. Advances have been scored at
some points and so far 4.731 prisoners
have been taken.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-03
LIBERALS WIN IN CUBA.

Havana, Nov. 2.-Returns early to-
day from the national election. with
less than half the vote counted. show
that Alfredo Zayas, liberal candidate
for president, is leading in all prov
inces except Oriente.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-03
ON LOOKOUT FOR coNv,cr.

Chicago, Nov. 2. The Chicago %;
lice were asked to watch incomin
trains for John Robeck. a convict w
escaped from the Joliet prison L.
might. !. 81
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-03
COAL At RECORD.

Johnstown, Pa, Nov. 2.-Represen-
tatives of eastern Independent distrib-
utors here yesterday offered local deal
ers 81 a ton for coal on the car but
the orders could not be taken because
car shortage prevents delivery. This
was the highest price ever offered for
coal in this section, dealers declared.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-03
u. 8. FLYER Is KILLED.

Baltimore, Md, Nov. 2 Antony
Janus of Baltimore. an American
aviator was killed In the Russian aero
service October 10, last, according to
dispatch received here today.