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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-26
CARRY PROTEST
TO WASHINGTON
Americans on Blacklist Appeal to
Senate, House OF Representa-
tiYeS and Governors.

New York, July 26.-Copies OF reso-
lutions calling upon the United States
government to promptly bring about
the recall OF commercial restrictions
placed upon American citizens by Great
Britain were sent today to members Of
the senate and house of representa-
tives, and governors of all the states.
The resolutions we're adopted by the
Association to Resist British Domino
ton of American commerce, composed
of so or more representatives of firms
and individuals who have been placed
on the British trade blacklist.
Maurice NJ. BlumenthaI, counsel for
the association, left for Washington
late last night carrying a copy of the
protest which he hopes to hand to
President Wilson today.
The preamble of the resolutions says
that the measures adopted by Great
Britain are intended to compel Ameri-
can domination regardless Of COnse-
quences to American trade or rights"
1t declares the facts upon which the
black-listing was based were gained by
unlawful seizure, detention and eX-
animation of American mails Fear
is expressed that eventually Great
Britain may dominate the important
commercial activities of the American
people. 1t is also stated that it is
manifest that Great Britains trade
ships cannot be accorded the hOspi-
tally of American ports or negotiate
commercial affairs with any Ameri
can citizen or firm on these shores or
elsewhere" so long as other citizens
are restricted in their rights of trade.
Washington, July 26.-Ambassador
Page at London today advised the state
department of an informal discussion
he had at the British foreign Office re
garding the British blacklist Of Amer
lean firms.
Department officials indicated that
the scope and effect of the blacklist
order was gone over in detail at the
conference and the ambassador learned
that the British authorities hold that
the order will not affect American in
terests so seriously as believed here.
The United States government, Off
Gals stated, is not yet in Il position
to proceed directly and formally in
negotiations with Great Britain. Fur
Their visits will be made by Mr.. Page
to the foreign Office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-26
BUBBLE BURSTS
GIVING 4 CLEW
Death OF Elizabeth Radcliffe Without
Parallel, if Crime Actually Com
mitted, Say Physicians.
ARE BAFFLED FOR A TINE
Heart Almost ExplOdes When Pierced
instrument Found Under Tree
Brought to Attorney.

Olney. Ill, July 26-When a tiny
bubble burst in an artery under pres
sure of a physicians knife. the first
chain of evidence against Roy Hinter-
liter, who brought the body of Miss
Elizabeth Radcliffe. who died while
buggy riding with him, to a sanitarium
here last Friday night, was said by
prosecuting authorities to have been
welded. The death Of the Radcliffe girl
is said by medical authorities to be
without parallel if it develops crime
actually was committed.
HinterIiter was held to the grand
jury without bond yesterday by a cor
oner's jury, which held him respOn-
sible for the girls death.
Hinterliter began calling on the girl
about ten months ago when she came
to Olney from PaOli, Ind, to live with
her sister, Mrs. Bert Fancher. Last
Friday evening the couple went buggy
riding. The girl is said to have died be =
meath an old elm tree two miles from
town. Doctors say the girl was dead
when she was placed in the buggy for
the ride to the sanitarium.
we were getting near town when
she said, Roy, l feel bad " Hinterliter
told the physicians. Then she fell
over in my lap and l rubbed her hands
and feet, but couldn't bring her to-
Organs Stand Examination.
At an autopsy no marks of violence
were found, but it developed that the
girl was soon to become a mother.
Careful examination failed to reveal
any attempt at an illegal operation.
The stomach was examined 10 trace
&c Of +Io
examining doctors stuck a probe into
an artery. There was a -'pouf' almost
inaudible as a bubble burst 1t was
said only two things known to medical
science would cause embolism in the
arteries faulty injection with hypO-
dermic needle or a lesion OF a lung.
The body was examined carefully
There was no needle marks. There
was no lesion of the lungs. The brain
was found to be full of water The
heart, when pierced. almost exploded.
Instrument is Found.
Thus matters stood when man
from a neighboring town came to
States Attorney Norris Office with a
package containing an instrument
used in performing Illegal operations.
He said he had found one OF the boy
friends of Hinterliter picking it up I'M
der an old elm tree, landmark of the
vicinity. had taken it away from him
and brought il 10 town thinking 1t
might have some bearing on the case.
Sheriff West visited the spot men
toned. He found where a horse had
been tied and marks of a struggle III
the sandy soil, the imprint of girls
hand and of a boys shoes.
To a friend who saw Hinterliter af-
ter ne had taken the girl To the saui-
tarium Friday night, the latter is qu0--
ed as saying.
Il am in bad Take my rig home
and tell mother that l don't know
when l will be home, but to expect
me"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-26
THE WAR TODAY

The entire village OF POzieres. in
which IA desperate battle has been
Waged for several days. has been
won by the British, London an
nOunces today.
BY completing his occupation OF
POziereS, General Sir Douglas Haig
has won another vantage point i'm
his offensive along the SOmme
with Bapaume as his objective.
Part Of the village lies on high
ground commanding the main road
from Albert 10 Bapaume along
which the British are advancing
in their main drive. The British
advance is being pushed also on
either side OF the village.
The impetuOuS Russian drive in
Turkish Armenia has resulted i'm
the evacuation OF the fortress OF
Erzingan by the Turks, according
TO unofficial dispatches from Petr0-
grad. Grand Duke Nicholas has
been conVerging his forces on the
city from three directions.
The Turks are said 10 be retiring
in disorder, leaving quantities OF
guns, rifles and munitions in their
trail. SlYas. 1870 miles west OF
ErZingan, will be their new base,
1t is assumed By military observers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-26
MONEY ASHORE;
BEARERS WAIT
Irish Relief Fund Officers Seeking EX-
PLANTATION for Restraint OF Rep
Fcscntatives Abroad.

New York. July 26.-Omcers of the
Irish relief fund are awaiting an eXpla-
nation Of the refusal of the British
government 20 permit Eugene II. Kelly,
treasurer of the fund, and his assistant,
Joseph smith 10 land in England Inc
matter has been taken up with the
state department at Washington.
Lcssrs Kelly and Smith wished 70
20 10 Dublin to distribute $4,000
raised I'D the United States for the re-
lief Of persons who suffered through
the recent Irish revolt
The only explanation thus far re
re.yod is contained in press dispatches
which said that as the Irish sympa-
thizors fn America already had two
able representatives in ireland It was
not considered necessary TO allow
more ro go there. II is said Kelly and
Sm.ta were permitted to send the $50
600 ashore and that il had been trans
u.ftod 20 Ireland
Local officers Of the Irish relief fund
asserted they could see no just grounds
for the detention Of their agents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-26
Give AUTHORITY
TO CALL STRIKE

Chicago, July 2G.-Leaders of the
four train service brotherhoods, com
prising more than 300 900 members,
may be empowered to call a general
strike, If reports concerning the vote
on the eight hour day and time and
half for overtime propositions are
true. The vote will be completed to-
day and it is said that confidential adj
vance reports from various sections
indicate an overwhelming sentiment in
favor of giving the leaders this power.
The engineers, firemen, conductors.
and trainmen are involved in some
places, it is said, as high as 30 per cent
Of the vote has been in favor OF author
izing the leaders 20 refuse arbitration
Of the demands. The count viii be
made in New York the forepart of
next month.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-26
MOTORIST DRIVES
ON BUT IS CAUGHT

Morris, Ill, July 26.-Use Of the
rural telephone last night made pos
sible the capture of Jess OsmOn. of
this city, a motorist, whose machine
colIided on a country road with d
motorcycle. Osmon is alleged to
have driven away after the accident,
but farmers who were nearby tele-
phoned TO the police here and the
motOrist was captured as he entered
the city after several shots were fired
at him
Miss Ethel Watson, who wa riding
with Theodore Minkler on the motor
cycle, suffered fractures of both thigh
bones and both legs and is in a criti-
cal condition. Minkler suffered a
broken arm and other injuries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-26
G.. & G.. E. SUSPENDS
TRAIN OPERATIONS

Galesburg, Ill, July 26.-The Gales
burg & Great Eastern railroad ceased
operation today. leaving Victoria and
a rich agricultural section ~ miles
square without railroad facilities. The
public utilities commission may ap-
point "A receiver TO operate the line IL
Matthias Allen OF Chicago, the owner,
is unable to repair the road bed and
raise money to renew the service
within 30 days The railroad is nine
miles long and extends from Victoria
to Wataga
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-26
CIVILIANS CHARGED
WITH WAR TREASON

London July 26.-Six civilians have
been executed by the Germans al
Client charged with war treason" ac-
cording 10 Reuters Amsterdam dis
patch quoting the Telegram.
The dispatch also says that the Ger
mans have removed 1000 men, 1000
women and $50 pupils of the Turgot
institute. from Roubaix presumably
Tor agriculture work in Germany.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-26

Bloomington. Ill, July 26--Officials
of the Chicago and Alton railroad to-
day announced an increase in pay for
$50 car workers. OF cent and half
an hour with better working condi-
tions The increase affects 240 men
in this city, the others being at Rood
house. Joliet and Dwight. The in
crease means an outlay OF $4,000 an
nually.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-26

New York. July 25.-The gar
ment workers to-day refused TO
ratify the agreement entered into
BY their leaders with the garment
manufacturers association and
were ordered back on strike by
BENJAMIN SchIesinger, president OF
the workers union.
San Antonio. Texas, July 30
indications for release from serY-
ice Of guardsmen with persons de-
pendent upon them now are pour
ing into army headquarters at
Fort Sam Huston at the rate OF
l. 800 "A week. it was announced
today. Several hundred already
have been released
Rome, July 2G. via LOndOnD-
On the night of July - Italian
troOus repul>ed two violent coun-
fer attacks against the summit on
Monte Cfmone. which had been
captured from the Austrians, says
the Italian official statement issued
today.
London. July 26.-An Alg'iers
dispatch ia Li0yds says that inc
British steamer Olive has been
SINK. Her crew was saved.
The Olive was "A steamer OF
> 1916 tons. Her recent movements
have not been reported.
Amsterdam. via London, July 20.
Baron Burian Won KaiecS, AUS
fro Hungarian foreign minister,
has handed a note IT, the neutral
representatives in Vienna says
Telegram received here today from
the Austrian capital, protesting
against the sinking OF Austrian
merchantmen by entente allied
submarines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-26
NOT TO RETURN
TO TUNNEL JOB
WOrkmen Say They Are Through After
Bodies Are Taken from Dungeon
Under Lake Erie.
PERPETUAL PERIL IN WORKS
City's Investigation Into Disaster Now
in PrOgress--Hope That FTn bu-
zen May Testify.

Cleveland, Ohio, July 26. - Rescue
forces went to water works crib No. 5
out in Lake Erie this forenoon in hopes
of being able sometime today to pene-
trate the remote and wrecked portion
of the death tunnel, where the bodies
of the unrecovered dead of Monday
nights disaster still remain.
Waterworks officials stated today
that they believe there are II bodies
still in the tunnel instead of II, as
previously estimated. They assert
that all of the dead of the rescue
forces, which were wiped out striving
to save the Workmen first trapped by
the explosion, have been recovered,
and that the cOrpses still in the tunnel
are restricted to the II men, including
Assistant superintendent S. II. Vokes.
Should this prove true the total
death toll is p instead of %.
Replace BuIlseye.
Hope that the remaining dead may
be recovered within a few hours was
strengthened today when workmen
were able to replace the bullseye in
the air lock, broken yesterday to al
low the poisonous gases 10 escape
from the tunnel
WOrkmen today said they would
never return to the work in the tun-
ned. Once their dead comrades are
brought out they viii quit, they say.
Only five city workmen of 90 who have
been employed at crib No. were on
the scene today The workmen assert
that the tunnel is perpetual peril
Investigation Under Way.
The city's investigation into the dis
aster was under way today. 1t began
with conference this morning of
Mayor Harry L. Davis. Law Director
W. $. Fitzgerald, and Utilities Director
Thomas Farrell. They made up a list
Of witnesses to be called when public
hearings open later today. Meanwhile
federal, state and county officials were
getting arrangements completed for
beginning their Investigations. 1t is
hoped that Superintendent Gustav G.
Van Duzen, who nearly lost his life
heading a rescue party into the tup-
mel yesterday, Will be able to testify.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-26
Battle Line.
Not Permitted to Land.

London. July Thomas Hughes
Kelly OF New York. treasurer of the
Irish relief fund and his wife and his
assistant, Joseph Smith. were refused
permission 10 land in England or TO
cross England TO take Dutch steamer
back 10 the United States from Fail
mouth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-26
Promotion for Bnrdick.

Topeka Kas.. July 26.-Dr- william
L. Burdick, professor of law in the
University of Kansas. was today ap-
pointed by the state board Of admin
istration, vice president Of the uni
VeTsity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-26
CLEARANCE FOR
GERMAN lJ-BOAT
Arrangements Made by Captain Paul
koenig at Late Personally
Goes to Custom House.
Is GIVEN SUBMERGTNG TEST
British Cruiser Makes Flying Visit to
Waters OF Lower chesapeake
North Carolina on Duty.

Baltimore, Md. July 26.-Arrange-
meutS to clear the German merchant
submarine Deutschland were made late
today by Captain Paul kOenig. com
mander of the vessel, who. it was said
personally would go to the custom
house after regular hours to secure
the necessary papers.
Submerging Test Given.
Baltimore. Nd, July 2G-The Ger
man merchant submarine Deutschland
was given another submerging test at
her dock today. When she arose to
the surface ten minutes later her com
mander, Captain Paul KOeniE. and
Constructor William Prusse express
ed satisfaction with the results
SubmeTgence was necessary to trim
her cargo properly.
Respecting a report that the Bre-
men. hourly expected in American
waters, would go to Boston. it was
said at the offices Of the DeutschIand's
agents here today that the Bremen
would seek shelter at the nearest
safest, and most convenient port on
the Atlantic seabOard."
North Carolina Weighs Anchor.
Norfolk, Va, July 26.-The armored
cruiser North Carolina weighed an
Choir at Old Point at 100 D. m. and
headed for the capes. Two torpedo
boat destrOyers also weighed anchor.
It was stated at Old Point that the
three were under orders to lay off the
Capes until further instructions.
British Cruiser Near.
Norfolk. Va, July 2G.-The British
cruiser which made a flying visit into
waters Of lower Chesapeake bay dur
ing the early hours Of Tuesday morn
ing and then slipped back to the pa
troll line outside the three mile limit
still was unidentified. Officials here
have made reports TO Washington and
while none of them believe the cruiser
violated any precept of international
law, all agree it was a most unusual
proceeding. Obviously the cruiser
was looking for evidence Of the
Deutschland
On Neutrality Duty.
Washington, July Secretary
Daniels announced today that the arm
ored cruiser North Carolina would do
neutrality duty for the present outside
the Virginia Capes. The navy depart
ment would make no comment which
could connect the order to the cruiser
with the recent dash of a British
cruiser into American waters
Unusual Proceeding.
Washington. JaIy 26.-Omcials here
besides regarding the visit Of an I'M
identified British cruiser into the
lower Chesapeake at a time when one
German underwater liner is about TO
start back to Germany and another is
reported about TO arrive, as very IN
usual. are inclined to resent such an
inCursiOn into American waters.
So far as is known the Norfolk in
cident is the first since the beginning
Of the war in which an allied cruiser
has come into an American port.
Early in the war when British cruis-
ers lowered too close to New York
watching shipping, the United States
made representations and they were
ordered by their governments to stay
well outside the three mile limit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-26
Sustain Heavy Losses in
Prisoners, 1000 Off
GERS and Men.
IN CENTRAL ARMENIA
Armies Reported Retreating
in Disorder, Abandoning
Cannon Along Road

PetrOgrad, July &c (Via London.
July rs. 1.-The Russians are con-
tinuing their successful drive in
southern NOlhynia- pressing back
the TeutOnic forces near the SlO-
neVka river, Il branch OF the Styr,
which the Russians are crossing,
the war Office announced today.
Great losses have been inflicted on
the retiring host.
PetrOgrad, July 26, (yfa London,
4:OJ p. m.)--German forces under
Field Marshal Won HindeHburg,
attacked Russian lines near kem-
mern, 20 miles west of Riga and
nearly succeeded in penetrating
the Russian front line, but finally
were compelled to retreat by the
concentration of the Russian fire.
Berlin, July 26, (via LOndOn.)
--Repulse of strong attacks by the
Russians on the German lines in
the BaranOyichi region was an
nOunced today. At one point
the Russians were driven back by
Il counter attack.
Petrograd, July 26, (via London y
The Turkish fortress of ErZingan il
central Armenia has been captured by
the Russians. This was announced Of
icially today by the Russian war de-
partment
Heavy losses in prisoners were sus-
tanned also, the announcement states,
General Sakharoff capturing more
than 1000 officers and men.
The force 4 . General Boehm-Ermolli
are being attacked by the Russians in
10 miles north of Brody.
Turks Withdraw.
London. July 26-Erzingan, the
strongly fortified Turkish town in cen
trail Armenia, has been evacuated by
the Turks, says a dispatch from Petro-
grad received here today by wireless
telegraph from Rome.
Recent Petrograd advices said that
the Russians, after beating off ener-
getic Turkish counter attacks, were
on Erzingan from three
sides and that the Russian advance
guards were within ten miles of the
fortified city. The Turks were report
ed by Russian aviators to be destroy
ing the stores and supplies. Belief
was expressed by Russian observers
that the evacuation already had begun
and that the defense was being con-
Quoted to allow the Turks time 10
withdraw to a new base at Siyas, 1870
miles west.
The Russian official communication
Of Tuesday said the Turkish armies
in the Erzingan region were retreat
ing in disorder and were abandoning
along the road cannon, rifles and mu-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-26
Murder Charge Against Law

Dubuque. la. July 26. Maeks Law,
who stabbed 10 death Lowell Thomas,
Monday. today was formally charged
with first degree murder. Both men
were Illinois Central brakemen and
lived al Waterloo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-26
DAY IN CONGRESS
SENATE.


Met at 10 a IN.
senator Kern gave notice 0f eau
ems decision h. consider child labor
bill before ad iOHTnment-
Resume debate on army apprO-
priatiOn bill.
HOUSE.
No slSAinn; meets ThursGaI.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-26
GET SOME PRISONERS
Every House Taken Separ
ately and Severe Counter
Attacks Followed.

BetN more utIRlui ana united.
said Lord Derby, former director
Il recruiting and now Under-Sec-
rotary for war. in an interview to-
day.
81 want you 10 impress upon the
American people" Lord Derby
continued. sour determination to
destroy the efforts OF Germany to
dominate the world. The fighting
now is terrible. SO awful that not
a man actually in ourselves
as well as the Germaus-eyer
wants another war. But we must
push our victory until We make it
impossible for the German rulers
to revive the conflict"
London. July 26.-The village Of
POHeres has been completely captured
Ivy the British. according to an official
announcement made today by the wal
Office. The text follows.
The whole village OF POzieres is
now in our hands West Of the vii
lage our territorial troops made a fur
Their advance and captured two strong
trenches and a number OF prisoners
including five officers"
Gives British Highest Point.
The capture Of Pozieres in the
Somme river region, reported today
by Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig
gives the British troops domination
of the highest point overlooking the
plateau on which the German lines
extend 10 the eastward.
Some OF the most stubborn fighting
i'm the recent British offensive has OC-
Cured in the streets Of this village
which the Germans had strongly forti-
fed
Every house had to be taken sep
arately and the British, after obtain
ing possession Of a considerable pOr-
ton Of the village were for several
days subjected to severe counter at
tacks before the whole place fell be
fore their onslaught,
The German general staff regarded
Pozieres Of such Importance that they
even brought TeinfOrcements from
the Verdun sector.
British Dreadnaught Attacked.
Berlin. July IS (by wireless to Say
viUeJ-A German submarine attack
~ a British dreadnaught of the Ork-
ney islands on July 20 and obtained
two hits with toTpedOes, the German
admiralty announced today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-26

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