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Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1916-09-30
Road Men Here

Friday l.. " Root of Needles. road
overseer, and L. r. Lathrop, member
of the San Bernardino county highway
commission, arrived in Vegas by auto,
accompanied by James eastman and
C. E Burdick of Searchlight.
They are looking over the Arrowhead
Trails route with the view to routing
travel through Searchlight and via the
Old Trails route.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1916-09-30
Caterpillar Train

Glenn and Nikrent of Goodsprings,
have arranged to place their caterpillar
equipment on the Groom mine ore haul.
The road is said to be exactly suited to
this equipment. Hon. t. J. Osborne of
Phoebe, one of the owners of the mine,
was in Vegas early in the week and
completed the arrangements.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1916-09-30
Died in Rene

w. Guy Smith, piano dealer, who
was in Vegas for time and had many
friends here. died last week in Reno.
He had been located at Reno for about
two years.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1916-09-30
Drilling A Well

Watt Hooker is drilling an artesian
we'll on the tract adjoining the Egling-
ton ranch on the north. The property
belongs to Floyd Gibson of Oakland,
Cal, who expects to come to Vegas
with his family in December. They
will build house and other improve
ments and proceed to develop the
ranch.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1916-09-30

WANTED-La cook tor light
Bread and Pastry for mining camp or
dining room work. F. G. Rance, Ho-
tel Nevada. tt
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-03-21

Sunrise, 5:52; sunset, Cos.
Mrs. VIM. Schultz, 433 N. State,
fought masher with hatpin. He tried
to put chIoroform rag over her nose.
Fire did $4,000 damage to Hud-
dlestOn Marsh Lumber Co., 2256
Lumber aV.
Chief HeaIey attacked parole sys-
TEN in address to legislative anti
crime comm, La Sale hotel Says
Ieniency is shown to same boys too
many times.
Plans for 16-story Jail for present
Jail site, to cost $1,25O,OOO, submitted
to county board by Architect Eric
Hall. Voters must approve new
bond issue before new jail is built.
Miss Fannie Belle Page, Birch
wood, only girl to take up engineer
ing at Northwestern university,
eIOped with Walter Fox, Idaho
rancher.
John KIein,, 2e7s Wabash av., ar
rested on charge of stealing $54 from
bakeshop of his employer, Mrs. JOS.
Morek, 439 E. 44th.
Forest preserve com'TS TlHeo SAL
aries of Peter Ellert, sec'y, and Os-
car F. Mayer, treasurer, at $4,000
each.
Jas. Franche, Duffy the Goat"
and two others held on suspicion, re-
leased.
Thieves sawed through hinges and
ruined combination of safe of Har-
yard theater, 6312 Harvard av., but
failed to get it open.
Mrs Julius Altman, 1886 Kenil-
worth av., bruised and cut when
autos coIlided.
Warrants out for John McDon-
ough, saloonkeeper, 1880 N. Frank
lin. ]. B. Healey, SIS N. Clark, says
he was beaten in McDonOugh's sa-
loon Sunday after drinking and play
ing cards.
John Saber found dead in base
ment of home, 1881 S. Menard. Had
oh
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-03-21
NEWS OF THE DAY CONCERNING CHICAGO

O4NOHAN4NA4N0 N AANrE ~
Ten-cent store fire, 4441 Broad
way, caused $4,000 damage to build
ing owned by J. H. Waldron. Be-
ieved incendiary.
i Illinois club, 113 S. Ashland, sued
for $4,000 by Emile DeRocat, dane
ing teacher, who charges club broke
contract.
August Larson decided he would
quit teaming business today and join
army. Fell from wagon yesterday,
Killed
Federal agents watching moves
ments of women of known immOral-
ity who have made trips between Chi
cagO and Gary. Agents trying to find
out if expenses are paid in violation
of Mann act.
Jas. Pease, one of best known old
time Republican leaders, critically i'll
at st. Luke's hospital.
Judge Baldwin issued temporary
injunction against alleged resort at
113 w. Ontario. Defendants are Miss
Angelina Frank, as owner of record;
w. H. Pusheck, 1886 Morse av., as
agent; Kitty Attention., as keeper.
Geo. Burchard, 1901 Lowe aY., auto
truck driver, arrested on complaint
of Mrs. EVangeline 'HateIy, 5526 S,
Michigan av, that he tried to firt
with her.
Dorothy Rhode, 5, 1920 N. SeeIey
av., dead. Dress caught fire in gas
heater.
John SypauIus, 111O N. Menard,
put pictures of wife and children on
chairs before him, then turned on
gas and died. III health.
''If people of Russia, Germany and
Austria had as much say in the gov
eminent as people Of the United
States there would be no European
war;" N. L. PictrowsH said in Eek.
hart Park speech.
Mrs. Constantine Frontius, 1907 S,
Sangamon, rushed to Maxwell sta
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28
Mexican and
Yank Forces
in Skjrn1jsh

Nogales, Ariz., June 2S-Shots were
heard early last night between SEN
try west of the town and a detach-
ment of Mexican soldiers.
The corporal reported he challenged
the Mexicans, that they advanced with
out replying and when well over the
line fired a shot at him. He then
ordered his squad to fire. ~"--'
The Mexicans retreated.
When reserve companies of infantry
were rushed to the line, the Mexican
border guard opposite withdrew into
the Mexican town. About twenty shots
were fired by the United States troops
No casualties were reported.
At a conference at the line Major
William Brooke, officer of the guard
Mexican commandant, General Orsa-
garay, promised rigid investigation.
Nogales, Ariz., June 2S.-American
occupation of Nogales, Sonora, doomed
close early today when eight Mexican
soldiers were driven back by United
States sentry post as they tried to
cross to the American side.
The Mexicans withdrew and Major
William Brooke, stationed in the i'm
migration Office on International street
ordered his men to drop anybody you
see acting suspiciously. If shot
comes from over there we'll go -traight
across"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28
CHICAGO ROADS
READY FOR RUSH
Passenger Agents Stationed There Are
Prepared to Handle Incoming
Thousands Of Troops.

Chicago, June 2S.-Passenger agents
of railroads centering in Chicago to-
day were prepared for the rush of
state troops from eastern states
through this city on their way to the
border. The vanguard of some $4,000
soldiers is expected to arrive some
time during the day.
New York Central officials said early
today that they expected troop trains
which left New York state yesterday
afternoon with the Fourteenth and
Seventy-first New York infantry regi-
ments would reach Chicago about
noon. They will be started on their
way to the border almost Immediately
on the Chicago and Alton railroad.
Three special trains carrying Con-
necticut troops are expected to arrive
later over the Pennsylvania lines and
will be transferred to the Chicago,
Rock Island and Pacific railroad for
the rest of the trip. Three train loads
of infantry from Massachusetts are ex-
pected to get in tonight over the Erie
and change to the Chicago, Burlington
and Quincy railroad for Kansas City
and thence south over the Rock Is
land.
At the Offices Of the Pullman COM
pany it was announced that so cars
had already been ordered to Spring
field for the use of the Illinois troops
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28
SOCIALIST BEING
TRIED IN BERLIN
Former Member of Reichstag on Trial
As Instigator of May Day Peace
Demonstration.

Berlin. June 2S.-The trial of DR..
Karl Liebknecht, the socialist. leader,
begins today before a court martial
which will decide whether he was
guilty of attempted treason in time of
war in participating in May day
peace demonstration" in Berlin.
DR.. Liebkneeht, whose criticisms Of
the government in speeches in the
reichstag previously had led to his ex-
pulsion from the socialist party in that
body, was arrested on May l during
the demonstration and since has been
held in custody He has been accused
of arranging the demonstration at
which it is alleged cries of down with
the war" and down with the kaiser"
were raised by the excited demonstrate
ors. A report on his arrest asserted
that he resisted the police but finally
was knocked down and overpowered
Parliamentary immunity for DR..
Liebknecht was claimed but not al
lowed. 1t was announced he had denied
that he was guilty of treason but ad-
u1lIItu ldhIHS pal III luc
ton. 1t was at first understood that
he was to be brought before court
martial-he being a soldier as we'll as
a legislator-on the charge of high
treason, conviction on which would
have carried with it the death penalty
but recently it was published that the
accusation had been modified to at
tempted treason in war time, the maxi
mum penalty for which is Is years
penal servitude.
-Four Berlin newspapers published
today the following from the semi
official Wolff bureau;
in the course of a demonstration
last evening for Deputy Liebnecht, a
rather large crowd collected at Pots
damer Platz (Berlin). Some twenty
persons were taken into custody to es-
tablish their identity. There were no
further Incidents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28
ORDER ILLINOIS TROOPS TO ENTRAIN
Raid Occurs
DuringHunt
for Bandits

Columbus. n NJ. June 2S.-Arny
officers here are investigating report
that the murderers of William Parker
and his wife on their ranch southwest
Of Hachita were caught early today on
this side of the border and killed. The
report has not been verified.
A message received by relative OF
the Parkers said the bandits. six in
number, were wiped out.
1t was reported today that while en-
ployes of the Diamond "A" ranch, nine
miles east of Hachita, were helping
hunt the slayers of the Parkers the
ranch was raided last night and num-
Der of horses taken.
Columbus, \. NJ, June 2S.-Cow-
punChers of the Diamond "A and u
Bar outfits today sent a courier to
Hachita with news that they had To-
Gated hot trail and were following
it into Mexico
Six MeXicans were arrested in Ha-
chlta today on suspicion of being I'M
pliCated in the Parker killing and are
being held pending an investigation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28
CARRANzA ENVOY
FILES PROTESTS
American Troops Are Charged With
Outrages Against Mexican People
in Note Received.

Washington. June 2S.-A note pro-
testing against outrages against Mexi-
can citizens alleged to have been COM
mitted by an American force 5000
strong marching from San Geronimo
toward Vale was sent to the state de-
partment today by -Eliseo Arredondo.
Mexican assador-designate, on in
structions from the Carranza foreign
office
Vigorous complaint against the al
legged arrest and mistreatment of 500
civilians at La Cruz is registered in
the note, with a request that the Of
ficers responsible be punished and
steps taken to prevent a recurrence of
such an incident.
Apache scouts with the Americans
were charged with brutal treatment of
Mexican people
The column referred to is presumed
to be part of General Pershings
main force moving northward from
the advanced base at Namiquipa in &C
cordance with orders to draw in the
lines in preparation for possible gem
eral assault by Mexicans
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28
FAMOUS DUPONT
CASE IS OPENED

Wilmingtony Del. June 2S.-Trial of
the suit Of Francis |. du Pont and 9TH
ers to compel Pierre S. du Pont, pres
ident and II other officials of the Z. /.
du Pont de Nemurs and company to
turn over to that corporation powder
stock valued at about S56,000,000 al
legged to have been unlawfully acquired
by the defendants for themselves, was
begun today in the United States dis
trict court here. Judge j. Whitaker
Thompson of Philadelphia is presiding.
The stock in dispute was originally
owned by General T. L. du Pont.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28
DAY IN CONGRESS
SENATE.


Insisted upon its amendment to
the house army drafting resOlu-
ton and directed further confer
ence.
Senator Stone introduced res
oIution asking president for in
formation regarding commercial
treaty being negotiated by the
entente allies.
Resumed debate on pOst0ffice
appropriation bill.
Considered urgent deficiency
appropriation bill and bill pro-
yjding for extension OF current
appropriations through July.
Passed resolutions continuing
current fiscal year appropriations
through July.
Deferred until tomorrow action
on conference disagreement on
national guard draft resolution.
Rivers and harbors and sundry
civil appropriation bills as amend
ed by the senate sent 10 confer
ence,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28
EASEMENT MAKES|
SPEECH IN COURT

London, June 2S.-Dramatic de-
yelopments came at today's session of
the trial of Sir Roger Easement for
high treason.
Francis P Doyle, the Philadelphia
attorney. who is acting as solicitor for
Easement informed The Associated
Press before the opening of court that
no witnesses would be called for the
defense but that the arguments of
counsel would be supplemented by a
statement from the prisoner.
Alexander Sullivan, chief counsel
for Sir Roger, resumed his argument
in an attempt to show the indictment
was faulty when the court convened
today. After he had concluded his
address the court overruled his mo-
ton to quash the indictment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28
"CAIL" TAKES TOWNS
OFFICIALS, CLAIM

Chicago, June 2S-Winnetka. a north
shore suburb of Chicago, has been
temporarily embarrassed by mobiliza-
ton. When the call came Robert Fitz-
gerald, business manager of the viii
lage. marched away TO join Battery L
of the artillery sector of the Illinois
national guard. On he same day his
assistant left to join an Indiana regi-
ment. And now Fred A. Mason, viii
Iage justice OF the peace. has gone TO
join the army. Eugene A. Rummler,
president OF the village board. is tenn
poraily III charge
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28
ORPET PALES At
GRIND ON STAND

WaukeFan, Ill, June 2S.-Will H.
Orpet booked paler than ever when his
cross examination was resumed to-
day.
Attorney David r. Joslyn asked
questions concerning a letter written
by Orpet who was attending the Uni
YersHy of Wisconsin at Madison, TO
Marian LAM bert Dec. Is last
Did she return a letter to you I'M
opened at about that time?" asked Mr..
!oslyn.
Not then. nor al any other times, y
replied the witness.
Witness denied that he had ever
asked Charles Hassinger, a Madison
drug clerk for capsules.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28
Night Attack Delivered by
Germans Along Meuse
Checked, Claim.
THAI MONT SECURE
Paris Admits Lost Work Is
Still in the Hands of
the Enemy.

Paris. June IS. (5:20 p. m.)-Ger-
man troops last night delivered an
other attack on the French positions
near F'leury on the sector of the Yer
dun front over which violent fighting
has been in progress for several days.
The assault was checked by the
French fire. the war office announced
today.
There was spirited fighting near
Thiaumont work which the Germans
captured several days ago. but no
change took place in the situation
there
West of the Meuse there was no in
fantry fighting OF importance.
Artillery engagements took place in
the sector between Avocourt and
ChattancOurt
French Report
The text follows:
In the region south of LasSlgny the
Germans endeavored last night to de-
liver several surprise attacks upon
minor French posts but failed.
In the Champagne district a strong
accommodating party which was try
from ST. Hilaire-Le Grande to st. Soup
let was dispersed by our fire.
"On the left bank of the river Mouse
there has been artillery fighting in the
vicinity of Avocourt and Chattancourt
At Hill 304 and at Dead Mans Hill
there have been minor engagements
with hand grenades
''On the right bank of the river there
was a counter attack at 3 O'Clock this
morning on our positions northeast OF
Hill 81. This was repulsed with hand
grenades. Another counter attack be-
tween Fleury and the eastern bound
AIRY of the Chapitre wood was at once
checked by our curtain of fire
In the vicinity of the Thiaumont
work where fighting was spirited last
night the situation remains un-
changed"
German Report.
Berlin, June IS via London, 4:52 p
mD-The great battle in Volhynia
where the reinforced German army
has succeeded in checking the Rus
sian advance. has resulted in further
reverses for the Russians. Announce
ment was made by the war Office to-
day that the Germans have captured
the village Of Winiewka. west Of So
kul, and Russian positions south OF
that point.
Italian Report.
Rome, June Is (via London, Las
p. m.1-The Italians have flung back
The Austrians a further distance on
the Trentino front The war Office to-
day announced the capture of Monte
Giamondo north of Fusine. and Monte
Cayiojo These positions lie between
Pohina and AsticO.
The Italians also advanced on the
Asiago plateau. occupying the south
ern side Of ASA valley and reached
the slopes Of Monte Rasta. Monte In
terrotto and Monte Mosciagh.
Monte ColOmbara was carried and
the Italian advance reached the Gala
mara valley
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28
PRIESTS FORBIDDEN
TO ATTEND THEATRE

Chicago. June 2S.-Catholic priests
have been prohibited from attending
the theatre in a ban promulgated by
Archbishop George ". Mundelein,
supplementing a ban on dancing re-
Gently issued from the vatican, it was
announced today. The archbishop
said: The tendency of the theatre is
downward. The priests have enough
to do in caring for the parishes and it
is not much of sacrifice for them to
give up all attendance on the theatre"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28
Seek More Medical Men,

Washington, June Conditional
medical men TO examine refugees from
Aexico and to care for Mexican pris-
oners in event of hostilities, are being
Sought by the United States public
health service. Examinations for
physicians and surgeons will be held
IN the principal cities OF the country
probably early in June, it is an
&oUnCed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28
Test Farmers League at Polls,

Fargo, N. D., June 2S-A hard
fought state primary campaign which
will test the strength of the newly or
ganized Farmers non-partisan politi-
cal league is being decided at the polls
today.
The league has a complete ticket in
the field headed by Lynn Frazer, can
didate for governor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till z p. NJ. Tomorrow, fol
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity

Increasing cloudiness tonight. prob
ably showers Thursday; warmer to-
night.
Temperature at a. m, 81. Highest
Yesterday. II; lowest last night, 81.
Velocity of wind at a. M, Tour
miles per hour.
Precipitation, none.
Relative humidity at p. m, 81; at
a. m, ~; at p. m. today, 40.
Stage of water, feet, fall OF j in
last "A hours,
J. Nj. SHERIER. Local ForeCaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28

Dubuque, Iowa, June 2S.-Promin-
ent attorneys and jurists from all over
Iowa are gathering here today for the
annual convention which opens to-
morrow morning and lasts until Fri
day evening. The sessions are to be
held in the Gold room of the Julien
Dubuque hotel. A steamboat excurs-
ION on The Mississippi river is to fea-
Are Friday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28
ONE-LEGGED GUNNER
WOULD JOIN ARMY

Chicago, June 2S--A man whose
right leg was wooden. stumped into
the recruiting Offices of Batteries d
and l. here yesterday.
I'm Jake Freeburg. gunner. re-
tired he said. 81 fought in the Span
ish-American war and I'm going To
fight again. I'm as good as ever and
can get around gun with the best
of them"
He stumped out OF the Offices disap-
pointed, when told he could not go
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28
Hold Liquor Greatest Crime.

Indianapolis, Ind. June 28.-Speak-
efs at today's session of the annual
convention of the Anti-Saloon league
OF America referred to the liquor traf-
nc as the "country's greatest crime
urged the need Of a campaign 10 edu-
cate the people to the dangers Of using
alcohoi even in moderation and plead
60 Tor closer organization Of forces
combating the traffic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28
Stopped nv Austro Sub.

Madrid, June 28.-The owners of the
Spanish steamer Concrete. which re-
Gently arrived at Alicante from Cette,
reported to the foreign Office today
that the steamer had been stopped at
sea by submarine flying the Austrian
colors. The captain of the Concrete
was compelled to give full particulars
of all the ships in the Cette harbor at
the time he sailed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28
TEXAS GIRL BRIDE
Is SENT TO PRISON

Fort Worth. Texas. June 2S.-Mrs.
Katherine Vance Harrison, 16-year-old
bride OF Charles Harrison, was found
guilty of murder today and sentenced
to five years Imprisonment. Mrs. Har-
rison admitted killing W. L. Warren,
hotel proprietor, but accused him of
having betrayed her when she was
child.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28
Berlin Paper Suspended.

Berlin, June 2S, via London, 1870
D. m THE Tageblatt, one of the
leading Berlin newspapers, announced
this morning that its appearance had
been prohibited by order of the mil
itary commander.
This is the first instance for some
months of the suspension Of Berlin
Daper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28
REPORT DICKSON
TO RESIGN POST

Springfield, H., June est was
rumored about camp today that Frank
S. Dickson contemplated resigning as
adjutant general when the call for
volunteers comes in order to assume
command of the First brigade of vol
unteers, and that Colonel Richings j.
Shand will succeed General Dickson.
Both Adjutant General Dickson and
Colonel Shand declined to discuss the
rumor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28
BaptiStS Vote for Merger.

Freeport, Ill, June 2S.-The Dixon
Baptist association, holding its annual
session here today voted to merge with
the Rock River association, probably
under the name of the latter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28
Latest Bulletins

Paris. June 2S.-A Zurich dis
patch to the Matin says that Ger
many's demand on Switzerland for
the exchange OF commodities are
in the form of an uItimatum which
expires at 6 O'clock Thursday
night.
London. June 2S-Four vessels
were announced at LIoyd's ship
ping agency today as having been
lost. They were the Japanese
steamship Daiyetsu Maru and the
Italian steamship Clara and the
Italian ship AventinO, which were
sunk by hostile war ships and the
Dutch steamship Waalstr00m,
which fOundered. The crew of the
Dutch vessel was landed.
New York, June ROmulo s.
Naon, Argentine ambassador TO
the United States issued a state.
ment today in which he said that
while he had made no offer of
mediation looking to the settle.
ment OF the differences between
the United States and Mexico he
was -in candOr confident that the
present crisis will be peacefully
settled
Columbus, n. NJ, June 2S.-Cap.
tain Lewis 5. Morey, the only sur
wing officer OF the Carrizal fight.
is expected to arrive here late To-
day on his way to the base hospi-
tai at Fort Bliss, Ell Paso, where
the wound in his shoulder will he
treated. He is being brought 10
the border In an automobile.
Chicago, June Chicago
packing houses have closed con.
tracts with the army quartermas-
ter here for a monthly supply OF
l.an.'A'0 pounds OF meat for the
army.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28
Nothing Short of Immediate
Release of Americans
Will Be Accepted.
EXPECT REPLY TODAY
Special Agent Rodgers Be
lieves CarTanZa Answer
Is Forthcoming.

Washington. June IS - Special
Agent Rodgers at Mexico City in
brief telegram dated yesterday and
received at the state department
early today. said he expected TO be
handed today Carranza's reply to
the American note demanding the
release of soldiers taken prisoner
at CarrizaL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-28
Attorneys Gather at DUBUQUE,

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