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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-06
many N MEXICO
NEAR STARVATION

Eagle Pass. July 6.-At least g.
100000 men, women and children in
Mexico are on the verge Of starvation,
according to Jose F. Martinez. who ar
rived here today after travelling two
months in the southern republic to
prepare a report on conditions for
New York interests.
Conditions in nearly every part Of
Mexico are desperate" said Mar
tinez. "The army has plenty Of food.
while the civilian population is de-
stitute, and there is no relief in sight.
Many thousand hungry men have en-
listed rather than starve to death. :"
Martinez said that Mexico Is bet
ter prepared for war than is gen.
orally supposed, having accumulated
millions Of rounds Of ammunition and
large quantities OF rifles during the
last year.
While in Monterey Martinez had 3
narrow escape from death. He was
given an hour to leave the city. He
was lucky in catching freight train
for Saltillo, whence he made his way
to Piedras Negras and Eagle Pass
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-06
G. o. p. CHAIRMAN AND
JOHN wANAMAKER CONFER

New York, July 6.-A conference
between Republican National Chair
man Wilcox and John Wanamaker
gave rise to guesses among politicians
'if Wanamaker was not being con-
sidered for treasurer OF the national
committee.
Chairman Wilcox refused to COM
ment upon the incident. aud Wan
amaker said there was nothing to
II. st
Chairman Mccormick OF the dem
ocratic national committee claimed
today that sutiicient number Of pro-
gressives will 80 over to the democra-
tic ranks this fall to insure the re.
election Of President Wilson,
"The progressives are men OF prin.
ciple," Mccormick declared, II can
not conceive. for instance. OF Clifford
Pinchot and Dean Lewis Of Pennsyl.
vania. taking the platform with, and
working with such men as Penross
and Ware" NrA se tA
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-06

PARALYSIS IS
KILLING NEWyORK
BABES BY SCORE

New York. July 6.-New York's In
fantile paralysis epidemic today has
spread to several nearby cities. In
the meanwhile 1t showed greater viru-
lence in the greater city itself. break
ing all records for development.
Cases were reported so fast through
the night that the health bureau an
nounced today compilations had not
been completed to show exactly now
many new victims there were, but the
bureau estimated that the total since
the start OF the scourge was nov
above 500 cases.
The most sinister fact In connec.
Ition with the epidemic is that the
mortality from the disease far ex-
'ceeds any previous reports in cpl
denies here or In other cities. o.
the 500 cases at least $50 have beer
fatal-a rs per cent ratio. The re
cord for New York's most fatal pre-
vious attack OF the child's disease =
in is07--was less than 20 per cent
The health bureau today announced
It would avail itself Of that provision
In the city charter which permits is
suance Of special bonds with which
to defray the extraordinary expense,
incurred in lighting the plague. wha
the experts now fear is that the cpl
demic will not spend itself for an
other month. Infantile paralysis. tn,
records show. attains its creates
virulence in August's hot weather. Al
emergency call for nurses. additiona
physicians and volunteer sanitation
workers was issued today.
! The health department today for
warded AL pastors Of churches Z re
quest for the closing Of Sunda,
schools and discontinuance Of all pic
mic plans.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-06
CONTEST OVER
GREEN MILLIONS

New York. July 6.--Colonel q. H,
X. Green. son OF the late Hetty Green
and. with his sister. heir to the mil
lions OF the richest woman In the
world" expects q contest over 81
100000 OF the estate left by his
mother.
And 1900 persons will be inter.
ested In II.
Returning today from his mothers
funeral. Green declared the contes,
will be OF gigantic proportions. =
Neither he nor his sister is interest.
ed. however. he said. The contest
will be for the sum OF $500. 900,
left by Gideon Rowland. who died In
1898. Green said. Howland was the
father OF a cousin OF Hetty Green, On
the death OF the cousin. Sylvia How
land, the money was left to Mrs
Green. to revert to the Howland heirs
when she died,
There are now 10000 heirs OF old
Gideon" said Green. "and all want
a part OF the $1.500,000. The family
had children by swarms. Old Gideon
himself had 10 children, and every
one Of these 10 raised big family
II was an army OF descendants In
no time"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-06
WOULD STOP
SALE Of THE
ALMEDA
), Stockholders Seek Injunction
in Federal Court to Pre-
vent Disposition by the
Receiver Of Josephine Mine

Portland. July 6.---Federal Judge
Bean today set July 10 ~ the date
for hearing an application for an In
junction to prevent Thomas g. Bur
10y. receiver for the Almeda Con.
solidated Mines company. from sell
Ing any Of the corporations property
Linus NJ. Clark and Louise Estrells
Clark. Of Seattle. owners Of 10000
shares OF stock. ask for the injunc'
tion. charging that there Ia an ZAP
parent attempt on the part Of the re-
ceiver and his co-workers 10 discredi,
and finally wreck the mining company
20 m 10 freeze out all small stock
holders"
The Almeda mines are 30 miiei
from Grants Pass. In Josephine
county, oregon, The Clark complain,
places the value Of the mining prop
erty at $1,000. 900. II declares Bur
ley proposes 10 sell the entire prop
erty at receivers sale to satisfy In
debtednsss Of approximately $3.50.
900.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-06
AUSTRIAN ARMY LOSES HALF MILLION
MEN DURING SLAV DRIVE IN VOLHyN|A

Petrograd. July 6,--At least half
million Of Austrian troops have
been killed. captured or badly wound
ed since General Brusiloff began his
sweep through volhynia June 4.
That number will be unavailable for
the summer and fall campaigns of
the central powers
General Letchisky's advance In
southeastern Galicla, after the cap
ture of Kolomea. has been so rapid
that his army not only menaces the
important cities OF Stanislau and
Lemberg. but the whole OF eastern
Galicia. The right wing OF the Aus
tro-G German army is under heavy pres
sure.
The Austrians are staggering back
along the muddy valleys OF the Pruth
and Dneister, abandoning great guam
titles OF material, The roads In this
region, always bad, have been con-
verted into bogs by heavy rains,
Pressing the dlsheartened Austrians
are Russian soldiers in high spirits
over their continued success and the
allied victories In France.
The growing development OF the
operations lead to the belief that
events are impending which will az
feet the struggle on the French and
italian fronts and probably the out
come OF the Austro-Italian war In
the Trentlno, Along the entire from,
the Russians are feeling for weak
spots. assn
The tsar's capital is taking the
news OF the Russian successes sed'
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-06
REBELS KILL
AMERICAN
SOLDIER {.
Force Of San Domingo Rev.
olutionists Routed, Il Be-
ing Killed, U. S. Troops
Losing | Dead 8 Wounded

Washington. July 6.---Routing $50
revolutionists. killing 81 and cap
turing Ave. the American forces ad-
vancing on Santiago. San Domingo.
last Saturday suffered casualties OF
one killed. one seriously wounded and
seven slightly hurt.
The dead American was George
Fraxee. The Americans under Col
onel Pembleton engaged the rebels
at Guayacan.
Fraxee's home was Canon City,
Colo. Private J. u, Daley. Bookers.
Vile. KY. was the seriously wound.
ed man. Those slightly wounded
were: r. d. Putnam. Jefferson, Va;
Corporal Oscar Johnson. Lacrosse
Wis: Corporal J. A. CLOWN. Detroit
Mich: Drummer G. e. Merriweather
Louisville. Ky: Private w. F. John.
son, Shelby, Mich; Private G. Oates
Seattle; Private G. HAines, Mime.
apolis.
The rebels were entrenched in .
strong concealed position and this
prevented the Americans from usinl
their Grtillery In the advance. The
enemy outposts opened nre. but the
Americans. though taken by surprise
made a sharp attack. sooh driving
out the Domlnicans In disorder. The
number OF rebel wounded could no,
be ascertained.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-06

MILITIA OFFICERS

Boise, July 6.-Governor Alex
|ander has asked President Wilson to
courtmartial Colonel VIM. H. Edel-
blute and Majors Harry T. Lewis.
Clement Wilkins and Dewitt c. Oh
sen on charges OF conspiracy and In
subordination, 1t was reliably stated
today.
Immediately after this report Leak
cd out, the officers OF the Second
Idaho regiment had conference In
an effort to adjust the political differ
ences which are keeping the troops
from entraining for the Mexican bor-
der.
The alleged conspiracy is the re-
suit of the institution OF the pro-
ceedings in the state supreme court
to prevent the mastering In OF p. H.
Grow, former adjutant- general, as
lieutenant-colonel OF the regiment.
The suit was based on an Idaho sta
tute providing for the promotion Of
officers In the national guard In cases
OF vacancies. Under this law, II was
alleged Major Lewis was entitled to
the Office OF lieutenant-colonel, The
suit was brought Just before the Of
ficers were mustered into the federal
service. An injunction prohibiting
Lieutenant Max CARRIER from muster
ling in Grow was demanded.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-06
HUNGRY MENCANS
WELCOME GR|MGOES

Field Headquarters American Ex-
pedition In Mexico. July Shy
Radio to Columbus. N. NJ, July 6).---
Starving women at San Luis Potosi.
In a riot when refused food. cried
MAY God send the gringoes. stated
reports reaching General Pershing' s
headquarters today. Several wo-
men we're severely beaten by soldiers
who quelled the outbreak.
Reports OF American gold beng
paid poems for work and supplies for
the punitive expedition in contrast
with the virtual conHscatlon OF food
stuffs by the forces of the de facto
government has increased dissatis-
faction among the Mexlcans. accord
Ing to the reports. The Carranzista
troops were said to be overrunnlng
the country, SELLING everything OF
value for their own use or forcing In
return the acceptance OF depreciateu
fat currency at ffth Of the prop
erty's value.
Lines OF gaunt women and children
are being doled out corn In all the
principal Mexican cities, II is report
cd, The supply gave out at San Luis
potosi recently and hundreds OF wo'
men marched to the governors
palace, orvlny for food for their starv.
Ing children. The governor told the
iaob that he had none. The women
took up the cryl"May God send the
grlngoes" and refused to be sllenced
until beaten and cowed by the troops
He --------------------
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-06

Iately, showing no undue enthusiasm.
The transfer of reinforcements south
ward In preparation for the present
smash was the first sign here that
the Paris military conference was be-
ginning to bear fruit. The results
Of the allied decision are now begin
ming to show. Petrograd. watching
with interest the Anglo French often
sive west, believes that the Germans
are at last trapped and surrounded by
deadly danger, being unable to shift
troops from one front to the other
because she Is attacked on all sides.
Authorities here believe the Ger
man reserves remaining in the inte-
rior are insufficient to check the COM
bined allied offensive since the lines
are so long.
A Russian colonel furnished an H.
lustration OF the nature OF the fight
Ing In southeastern Gallcia. Near
Kolomea, he said, Russian field
battery charged through the mud,
sabering and capturing an Austrian
battery. an incident that occurs very
seldom In modern warfare.
BY special permission OF the Rus
sian government was permitted to
inspect armament works and several
small arms factories, Apparently
Russia has largely overcome her in
itial munition shortage. | saw scores
Of thousands feverishly at work max
ing guns and ammunition. The
number OF passenger trains to the In
terior has been reduced In order to
give the army an ample supply.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-06
FATHER OF CARRIZAL
HERO PASSES AWAY

Portland. July 6.--Samnel d. Adair.
father OF Lieutenant Henry r. Adair.
who was killed at Carrizal. died late
last night without learning OF his
sons fate. He was so III when the
news was received here that physi-
clans feared the shock would kill him
II he were told.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-06
POSITIVELY IDENTIFY
JOHN AUSTIN HOOPER

y Portland, July Cit Ia post
= lively established that Wilbur \
\ Mason, held In joplin, Missouri, \
\ charged with murder, Ia John \
= Austin Hooper. On June 8 \
4 Mason killed Policeman Wells OF
\ Joplin. who was trying 20 ar
! rest him. Mason, or Hooper, has 4
= made complete confession, 4
= The trial Ia set FOR July 10. 4
y This Information is contained In
= q letter from the chief OF police
y Of Joplin.
q 4 4 4 4 4 4 y \ 4 4 AAA 4 ~
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-06
s.,RODUCTION OF CATTLE
EXPECTED To INCREASE

Washington, July 6.--Cattle pro-
ductlon In the far west should in
crease In the next few years. the agri-
cultural department stated today. II
looks for increased efficiency to more
than Offset the lessening OF the free
ranges,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-06
ASHCROFT, ON CARIBOO
TRAIL, is BURNED

Vancouver. B. c.. July Fire
which started yesterday evening In
Ashcroft, one Of the last old-time
camps on the noted Cariboo trail.
completely consumed the business
section Of the town. with loss es-
timated at 100000. with no insur-
ance.
The residence part Of the town was
saved.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-06

Washington, July Secretary OF
War Baker today instructed depart.
ment commanders, to discharge all
mllitlamen throughout the country
with dependent families. the war
press bureau announced today.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-06
us. TO DEAL
DIRECT WITH.
MEXICO
Proposal Of Carranaa to
Settle Differences Between
Two Countries Without
Mediation Is Accepted

Washington, July 6.--General Car
ranza's proposal for direct negotia-
tIon between the United States and
Mexico for settlement Of the Mexican
problem was accepted this afternoon
formally by Secretary Of State Lans-
ing.
He notified Arredondo at con-
ference this.afternoon that the United
States would not mediate. inasmuch
as there has been no actual break
between the two nations. but that
the two governments viii directly
negotiate to reach peaceful settle
ment OF the troubles on the border.
Washington. July s.--Out OF the
forthcoming negotiations between
the United States and Mexico may
arise a plan for rehabilitating Mexico.
was indicated at the state depart
ment this afternoon.
Sscrstary Lansing frankly admitted
this government 10 giving serious
consideration to the basic conditions
Of Mexico's threatened dislntegratior
through economic elements. Thus
far the United States government has
not invited American bankers to loan
money to Mexico. Before It takes
any such steps. this government must
be satisfied that Carranza Is In a posi-.
tion to stabilize conditions In his
land so that loan would be at
tractive to American financial inter.
Iests. Il was stated.
The impression left by Lansing
was that the United States is now
willing to encourage aid for Mexico
|if Carranza demonstrates a friendly
spirit and ability to control Mexican
affairs,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-06

London. July ga further slight
advance for the British in last nights
fighting At Thiepval. northeast Of Al
bert. was reported by General Halg
this afternoon. The British took
some prisoners.
South Of the LABassee canal the
British made successful raids On
enemy trenches after gas and smoke
attacks.
Highland light infantry entered
German trenches near Hullich last
night, capturing and killing many
Germans. i, is,.s ..s,x.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-06

Mr.. and Mrs, G. y. Smell left this
morning for aSalem after few days
In the city. Nlss4 a,0~
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-06

El paso, July 6.-The American
dead recovered from the Csrrlzal
battlefield show evidence OF having
been badly mutiiated, Viewed at the
undertaking rooms here this after
noon the heads OF several OF the un-
identified negro cavalrymen are torn
away as II the mercy shot" had
been given with q revolver held a
few feet In front Of their faces.
Several bodies were found full Of
bullet holes. The bodies were found
In one grave by the American COM
mission, The Carranxa guides. some
Of whom had participated In the Car
rilai fight. sang the praises OF the
colored troops bravery.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-06
BODIES OF DEAD
. SOLDIERS ARE .
. RETURNED TOU.S.

vi Paso. July 6.---Dug up from
shallow graves at the scene OF the
Carrixal fight, the bodies OF Captain
Boyd, Lieutenant Adair and seven
negro troopers were brought back Ia
El Paso today by a commission OF
Ave Americans sent Into Mexico for
that purpose.
Scores who thronged the interna.
tional bridge TO do honor 10 the Car
risal heroes did not know tnat q
switch engine which had crossed to
the American side from Jnarez. haul.
Ing an old box car, was bringing the
remains 'home."
The nine caskets we're placed In the
freight car by the Carranxista mfli'
ltary authorities In Juarez and the
car was sealed 10 prevent any demon
stration. On the American side the
|caskets were placed aboard motor
trucks and each draped with the m
tlonal coiors. Later q detachment
OF the Eighth cavalry was to escort
the trucks to an undertaker's parloi
to be prepared Tor burial
The commission which returned
with the bodies reported anti
/ American feeling In the Carrisal dis
trict still very bitter. The command
er there would not allow the Ameri
can dead to be brought into Carrlzal
CarranEa troops accompanied thu
bodies to the border. Fourteen Amer
lean troopers are still unaccountet
for. The bodies Of Boyd. Adair and
several Of the troopers will be ship
ned to their homes for burial. Thos'
unclaimed probably will be interret
In Arlington cemetery. Washington
ID. O..
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-06
PROGRESS IS
STILL MADE
BY ALLIES
Advance Of French South IF
the River Somne and Of
British South If ThiepvaI
Is Admitted BY Germans


Berlin. July 6.--The German war
ONCE this afternoon Officially admit
ted that the French have captured
Belloy-en-San Terre. south Of ~
river Somms. and that the Germans
have also evacuated the village q
Hem, on the north bank.
The war once also admitted the
British made minor progress. obtain
ing q frm foothold In the salient
south Of Thiepval. Between the
Ancre and the Somme. along The
British front. the artillery hrs va
Increased.
On the verdun front enemy nd
vances southwest OF Fort vaux have
been repulsed.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-09-16

and unhampcrcd by women camp
followers it is believed Mexican
military force could do much toward
putting a permanent check on bril-
gandagc
The question Of MeNicos rcsponsi-
Jility to protect the American border
viii be discussed next week The
American commissioners are not dis
posed to stand upon any technical
laws, but to deal with the situation
as one of fact. taking into gonsidcra-
ton McNlco's social and economic
conditions
Other questions It has been plan
ned 70 discuss next week are plans
for consideration Of claims Of Amer
lean citizens AGAINST Mexico. allega-
tons Of American property owners
IN Mexico that their property is being
conllsCated by executive taxation or
by DEGREES providing for forfeiture,
the nght claimed by the government
to take over lands owned by foreign
crs on the ground that the property
has not been used during the period
when It was impossible to get to
thcm to operate them and the con-
sideration of DEGREES under which
American citizens have been driven
out Of Mexico or not permitted TO
practice their professions or carry on
their business. contrary TO treaty reg
Citations
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-09-16
MOuntCd POliCc IOlrC.
The Biggest and Best Fair
Ever Held in the Southwest

the New
Mexico than the mammoth
everybody voted tLt
dhgr" thought be the biggest thing Ne" Mexico could
do years; bu Ne is this
standard Everybody
poor $500 the best
assured The entries tu ana ll'
horse, make satisfaction certain
Last word fireworks People
old night the purpose OF
displays put Wilson This there viii be
THAN display tins
show had to be better and to make
R7tcr higher paid -...,
SIC THIS YEAR ST THE SAME rs LAST YEAR
the "kILiAIiNth GIRLS. iIcN
alone price entire show every time they are seen
One Of the attractions will be Ch1 Mn HNDl
who racing in balls into the air break
Of nc craftsmanship Because
" his skin he Of the great arms n'nua''u"'
Companies that account at o"n'
o. the Of hOIW
But be the agricultural ahd livestock
uNt the improvement over last year ulouE
Mexico had its The livestock Io" "H
" best that has ever produced but other
S viii have here not in comf<'on ho"' WI"
- grown stock
ron THIS TIE BEEN IlllA SioOOO {" h',
e nothing rvpcnc incurred by the counties ana
private exhibitors
The mus bi" a''haI''
N has placed tickets this week Only az
San prices the day aud uiec h-
ro m sum Of TWO DOLLARS. if the tickets are pu'"N'" '' -
70" do purchase them today il will >37"!
n Today the cali viii have to get
~ At the low of TWO DOLLARS - ., ,,,
- Is YOUR STATE you to oio" no" i""' Wv"
o't it, how to c success no" hl"'' No" wan"
onr city and
dn oHE ACROSS TICKET TOpN It - the "' eau 'o'
\ '"f IN the cart,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-09-16
UNUSUAL TRIBUTE PAID
DEFENDER OF VERDUN


Paris. Sept IA tribute unusual
for an official French communication
is paid TO Gen. Niycllc. the defender of
Nerdun, in the journal Officel today.
Announcement was made on Wcdnes-
day that Genera Nivellc had been
decorated with the insignia of grand
officer Of the Legion Of Honor and in
this connection. the following citation
is published:
Robert Georges Nivellc general OF
division, commanding an army, has
for four months commanded the army
that resisted viCtorously the attacks
of the enemy. renewed without ccssa-
tion. and has supported herocany the
hardest trials lie has shown in this
command. with the most brilliant
qualities Of leadership an energy and
force of character which have power
fully Influenced the operations in
progress over the entire front
After having checked the advance
of the enemy toward his objective
which had become "a moral stake Of
the war, General Nivellc resumed the
offensive foot by foot and by hi, at
tacks succeeded i'm dominating the adj
versary on the very ground chosen by
the latter for Il decisive effort
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-09-16
Albuquerque, New Mexico, Saturday. September l6, 1916
WILSON WILL ANSWER
ARGUMENTS OF HUGHES


Long Branch. y t., sept Pres
! 'dcnt Wilson decided today TO take
advantuEr pf the earliest possible op.
portmitN TO challenge the statement
made hy Charles L. Hughes iu rec
cent speeches that the basis ON witch
the recently threatened railroad strike
was avcrted was merely an increase
of wages for the employees
The president his political advisers
said today considers the principle Of
the eieht-hour day vitality affected by
the strike settlement and viii seek to
shoW that while the railroad leEisla-
tiou passed by congress To meet the
situation win give the employee at
least the clsht.hour day husis Of work
for railroad workmen.
The president will make known his
views either In speech AZ shadow
Lawn or iu letter
MI wilson expects 20 make clear
tnat ne viii not hc satisfied untll con
rrcss enucts into the law the rest Of
the railroad legislation he recon
meudcd when the strike was threat
cncd including an increase IN the In
terstatc Commerce commission and a
measure for investigation of Contrn-
Ncrsics between railways ana their
cmpluvcs before STRIKES or lockouts
are called