davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-06
Fairbanks for President.


Fairbanks for President.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April g.
Pledged to give unanimous backing
to the candidacy of Charles Warren
Fairbanks for president, delegates to
the repub ican state convention heard
with interest mingled with perturba-
ton today that Colonel Roosevelt's
hat Is in the ring.
| Whether Indiana republicans Will
extend the olive branch to Roosevelt.
may be determined today in the Sc
lection Of delegates at large to the
national convention. Three always
republicans are slated for three places
in the big four" For the fourth
place one former progressive is fight
ing it out with a republican. The
candidates are Winfield T. Durbin,
always republican and former gov
enor, and e. C. Toner. former pro-
gressive, both of Anderson.
The issue between these two, par
took more of the Rocsevelt-anti-Roos
welt aspect following the colonePs
statement. Republican workers were
heard to say in the inner room at
headquarters that they feared, should
a progressive receive the honor, he
would stampede to Roosevelt at the
first opportunity.
What Colonel Said.
CHICAGO. April 6.-"How about
Roosevelt is the flatfooted question
to be hurled into the meeting of the
subcommittee of the republican ma
tionaI committee here tomorrow, G.
20. P. chieftains admitted today.
The coloners announcement from
OYSTER Bay has upset plans Of the re-
publicsns who hoped to name a temp
orary chairman for the national con-
vention mere tomorrow.
Despite the colonePs statement,
Fred w. Upham. national committee
man from Illinois, declared today he
did not believe Roosevelt really is a
candidate.
81 do think" said Upham, "that
some one satisfactory to the colonel
may be selected and ] do think Roose-
welt wiz be consulted"
Chairman Hilles and other mem
bers Of the subcommittee are expect
ed in Chicago late this afternoon.
The ooloneFs statement was made
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-06
tBy Fl. d. Jacobs. United Press STAFF
Correspondent

[By Fl. d. Jacobs. United Press Staff
Correspondent
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY,
(via Aero to Casas Grandes, Mexico;
by Radio to Columbus, N. M April
6.-The concensus of opinion at Gen
eral Pershing's field headquarters to-
day Is that the object of the Ameri-
can expedition in Mexico is still far
from accomplishment.
A long stay In Mexico unless an
unexpected stroke places Villa in the
hands of the United States or the
Carranza troops, is forecasted
That there are Villista bands be-
tween the American forces farthest
south and their line of communica.
tions to the border is evident from
the engageme ent in which Co. w. G.
Browns Tenth cavalry squadron rout-
ed the bandits at Oto Ca!ieatos Sat.
urday, the Villistas losing upwards
of thirty killed.
| Ojo Calientes is fifteen miles east
| of Ell Vale which the American van.
guard passed nearly two weeks ago.
Colonel Browns men chased the
bandits fifty miles through the San
Antonio pass, scattering them to all
corners. Major Evans heads another
force protecting the communication
lines around Ell Vale and San An
tonic.
|.
Suggests Withdrawal.
Ell PASO, Texas, April 6-Consul
Garcia, chief Carranza official along
the border, today declared himself In
favor of the United States troops with
drawing from Mexico. There is no
doubt here that Garcia's views reflect
those of the Carranza government.
THE American expedition has
achieved it's purpose of breaking vii
las strength and scattering his fol
lowers" said Garcia. 1T is not neces.
sary to capture Villa to make the tx
pedition success. 1t would be use
less to have thousands of men pursue
him as it may take an indefinite time
to capture him. Villa can be cap
tured more easily by offering a big re.
ward. There is no necessity in my
opinion, for the American army pur-
suing the campaign further"
Villa Has Disappeared.
Ell PASO, Texas, April 6.-Vflla
apparently has disappeared. Car
rama. and American officials here de-
clare that none of the soldiers of the
two governments seeking the bandit
leader have seen Villa since he was
wounded at Guerrero ten days ago.
While he was believed to be nearing
Parral in southern Chihuahua today,
this information came from Mexican
civilian sources which officials admit
ted is unsatisfactory, owing to fear or
friendship for Villa.
The American pursuit is believed to
have been halted temporarily south
Of Guerrero owing to the danger Of ex-
tending communication lines much
farther without adequate railroad ia
cilities. However, 500 United States
cavalry men under Colonel Dodd may
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-06
GERMANY

BERLIN, April 6-Factionai dtf-
ferences In tho reichstas apparently
have been swept aside by tho vigoT-
ous statements Of Chancellor Won
Bethmann-HoIIweg in his most note
worthy address Of the war. No other
reIchstas speech Of recent years has
won such widespread approval. Lead
ers OF the socialist and Cath
oilo parties appiauded tho utter
ances Of the chancellor un-
reservedly In brief speeches at
the conclusion of his address and
men Of all parties gave their indorse-
ment today.
Tho statement that evoked tho
greatest enthusiasm was Bethmann-
! HoiIwee's declaration that Germany
will answer with the sword the
threats Of her enemies that they will
crush her. Coupled with announce
ment that Germany will continue to
conduct an energetic submarine war,
this statement not only conciliated the
Won Tirpitx faction, but Informed the
world at large that Germany 10 pre-.
pared to fight the war to victorious
finish, regardless Of the cost.
The chanceIlor's reference to tho
final disposition Of Belgium, drew
some criticism from the conservatives
who Ineist that Belgium should be an
nexed, but their displeasure was not
expressed in reichstag speeches. On
the other hand, the statement that
"new" Belgium will be formed, guar
anteed against Angio-French control.
won the Endorsement particularly Of
the socialists and national liberals.
| In ono casual quotation from Bis
marck to the effect that the fate OF
colonies Is decided on the continent,
the chancellor let It be known that
the restoration of Gernany's conquer
/ ed possessions In Africa will be
certain step In the negotiations for
peace.
OFFICIAL REPORT.
BERLIN, April German troops
have captured the village Of Haucourt,
ten miles northwest Of Verdun and
French point Of support east Of the
/ VILLAGE, the war office announced this
afternoon. The Germans took 542
prisoners.
Northeast Of Verdun, French at
tempts to recapture positions taken
by the Germans in CailIette woods,
were repuIsed.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-06
F RANCE

LONDON, April 6.-Heavy coneen-
trations Of German troops on the
west bank Of the Meuse and the re-
sumption Of the bombardment Of the
Vaux front on the east bank, were
reported in Paris dispatches today.
Tho Germans are now stripping
their lines from Soissons eastward
in order to throw fresh forces Into
the battle. Regiments exhausted in
the furious struggles about the cita-
del are being Withdrawn and sent to
portions Of the line where Ilttle fight
Ing 10 expected for many weeks.
New regiments which had not par
ticipated In tho earlier verdur fight
ing were In action against the French
around Vaux early this week. Fol-
lowing torrents Of shell fire, they
charged the French trenches with
such spirit that the French were
first forced to fall back In cailette
woods, recovering tho ground later
by counter attacks.
Wounded French officers paid trib-
ute to the bravery Of the Germans in
the attack that drove the French out
Of Vaux village.
The Teutons advanced first In n'ass
formation. Then, raked by fir, from
French 75's they broke into sn.al'
groups and ran toward tho houses OF
Vaux with rifle and machine euc- fire
sweeping the fields. In the hand to
hand fighting In the village streets
both sides suffered further heavy
losses.
GERMANS ADVANCE.
PARIS, April e.-German troops
reached the village Of Haucourt last
night in a series Of violent assaults
on the French front northwest Of Yer
dun. tho war office admitted this after
noon. Heavy German attacks against
tho village Of Bethincourt, however,
were repuIsed.
The German advance was Offset by
an important French victory In the
Cares wood fighting. The French car
rIed the entire wood, taking fifty pris-
oners.
FRieHTFuL LOSSES.
TBy Ed. L. Keen, United Press STAFF
Correspondent
LONDON, April 6.-German troops
have captured the village of Hau-
court, nine miles northwest Of Ver-
dun In resumption Of the crown
princes offensive on a tremendous
scale.
The French have partly offset this
gain by the recapture Of a large part
Of Cares woods, southwest Of Hau-
court. German attempts to crush In
the sides Of the French salient by
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-06
Conservation of Food.

conservation OF r OOo.
LONDON, April 6.-The Dutch gov
ernment has forbidden the exporta-
ton of food stuffs until further
notice, according to DELAYED dis
patches from The Hague. Ships pre-
pairing to leave port with food SUD-
plies have been ordered to discharge
their cargoes.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-06
Elected at Basco,

ship election held here Tuesday, the
following were elected: Supervisor,
Fritz J. Rue. democrat: collector,
Cecil Wetzel. democrat: assessor.
Charles Ancelet. republican,; high
way commissioner, Henry Young,
republican, town clerk, Glen Krauth,
republican: school trustee. Ed Le-
Marie, democrat; constable. Fred Tie
man, republican.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-06

in reply to a visitor at Sycamore
Hill.
'If you have any doubts on the
subject, don't nominate me-" Roose-
welt said
"And more than that, do not do it
if you expect me to pussy foot on
any single issue / have raised.
Don't be for me unless you are
prepared to say that every citizen of
this country has got to be pro-United
States, first, last and all the time,
and not pro-anything else at all, and
that we stand for every good Ameri-
can everywhere, whatever his birth
place or creed and wherever he now
lives and that in return we demand
that he be an American and nothing
else, with no hyphen about him.
And don't you nominate me unless
you are prepared to take the position
that Uncle Sam is to be strong
enough to defend his rights and to de-
fend every one of his people where
ever these people are, and he can't be
strong enough unless he prepares in
advance"
Henry Ford's Boom.
DETROIT, Mich, April 6.-Selec-
ton of Henry Ford as the favorite son
of Michigan republicans was generally
conceded today. Latest figures from
Mondays primary showed the pacifist
leading Senator VIM. Alden Smith by
nearly $500 votes, with only eleven
small counties and a number of pre-
cincts in several other counties still
unreported. The vote was Ford, S.
121; Smith, 52,604. With the decision
apparently in Ford's favor, politicians
here were speculating today on the eff
feet of the vote. Ford has declared
repeatedly that he is not candidate
and will make no use whatever of the
Michigan delegation of thirty to the
republican convention.
LAS far as l am concerned, they
may vote as their consciences die
tate" Ford said. They are free to
serve the best interests of the coun-
try"
Despite Ford's flat assertion that
under no circumstances would he con-
sent to seek office, there continued to
be some apprehension today among
preparedness advocates, who feared
that the automobile kings friends
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-06

EAGLAnn,

-'-'-'-.'.-'- -
LONDON, April e.-The liner
Gent has been sunk. Part Of crew
has been landed, but It Is fe : some
lives have been lost 8
The Gent was built In and
displaced $500 tons. Sh tour
decks and is 367 feet loI with
forty-six foot beam. She Vas owned
and registered at Belfast.
FOUR LIVES LOST.
HAVRE, April Gan unnamed
Norwegian steamer has been sunk In
| the channel with the loss Of four
lives. Fourteen Of the crow were
saved.
FoRTY-ElGHT LIVES LOST.
LONDON, April 6--Forty-eight per-
sons lost their lives through the
sinking Of the British liner Zent by
a submarine, 1t was announced today
The Gent was torpedoed and sent to
the bottom without warning.
The captain and ten survivors OF
the crew Of the zent were landed at
Queenstown this morning. They all
agreed that the ship was torpedoed
without warning.
Tho Zent listed badly and began
sinklnu Immediately after the torpedo
struck.
In an effort to get the boats over
quickly, the crew became excited ana
practically every boat caPsized.
The submarine moved slowly off
while the Zent's sailors were strus-
qlina In the water, making no attempt
to aid them. A steamer finally aP-
peared and rescued those members OF
the crew who had managed to keep
afloat. Bodies of two men were also
brought into Queenstown.
ONE PERSON KILLED.
LONDON, April Conc person was
killed and eight injured in last ntghfe
Zeppelin raid on England, the fifth OF
the present week. the war office an
nounced this afternoon.
A single Zeppelin visited the north
east coast. Its approach was report
ed half an hour before II reached the
coast and the raider was warmly wei
coined by coast batteries OF anti-air-
craft guns. The Zeppelin was so ilb-
eraJIy bombarded that It turned and
fled within fifteen minutes after reach
ina the coast.
ONE BIRD HIT.
LONDON, April Gone Of the three
ZeppeIins that raided the northeast
counties of England last night, Is re-
ported to have been hit.
The war office made this announce
ment in statino that three air ships
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-06
OFFICIAL REPORT.
DID SOME DAMAGE.

BERLIN, April 6.-ZeppeIns last
niaht raided the coast of England, de
stroyina the big iron works, with
blast furnaces and extensive estab-
Iishments at Whitby, the admiralty
announced this afternoon.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-06

Subscribe for The Gate City, 10
cents per week.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-06
Roosevelt Has Given Permission
to be Nominated for President

that the United States is prepared to
defend itself.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-06
ERiehTEuL LOSSES.

Continued on page 2.)
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-06

Continued on page 81
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-06
ONE BIRD HIT.

ONE BIRD Hi.
LONDON, April Gone OF the three
ZeppeIns that raided the northeast
counties of England last night, Is re-
ported to have been hit.
The war office made this announce
ment in stating that three air ships
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-06

The Telegraph service Of The.
baily Gate City and Constitu-
democrat is received over
Iur own leased wire.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-06

THE WEATHER
Rain and warmer. Local temp
u p. m. 80; z a M II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-23
Preparedness

Some night" l said, "Ill bet
a leg, yeggman will come here
to yegg. The papers daily spring
a tale of burglars who have
swiped mems kale. | don't pro-
pose to be despoiled of coin for
which I've shaved and toiled, and
l shall buy myself a gun. AMI
ammunition by the ton" l
bought the weapon, and each
night, while l was sleeping, snug
and tight, it lay beneath my pill
low slip, in easy reach for instant
grip. One night l heard a eau
tious tread somewhere adjacent
to my bed. "At last I thought,
"a burglars come, and he will find
his luck is bum Then dimly l
beheld a shape. "My friend" l
unused, there's no escape" That
shape l drew a bead upon, and
fired, and then my Uncle John
sent up a yell that shook the
shack, for I had plugged him in
the back. Around his bed the
nurses sit, and say he's better
now, bit; the doctors exercised
his skill-and | will have to foot
the bill Now | appeal to every
one, "Say. don't you want first
rate eun?" WALT MASON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-23
HOPES SOME DAY TO FLY
TO HIS HOME IN AIRSHIP
Senator Tillman Interested in the
Curtiss Military Tractor Now
on Exhibition.

Senator Tillman, chairman of the
naval affairs committee. one Of the
senator's who have viewed the Curtiss
military tractor which the national
aerial coast patrol commission has on
exhibition on the lawn of the Senate
Office building, said:
"Old as l am. confidently expect to
fly back home from here some day in an
aeroplane."
Senator Tillman expressed keen in
terest in the aeroplane, in the pontoon
attachments, the motor and other parts
of the machine.
Among other senators who looked
over the tractor and its pontoon aux
iliary were Senator Chamberlain, chair
man of the committee on military af-
fairs; Senator Ollie James of Kentucky
Senator Blair Lee, chairman of the
committee on coast defense; Senator
Gilbert NJ. Hitchcock of Nebraska
Senator Brady of Idaho and Senator
William Alden Smith of Michigan.
Augustus Post, aeronaut, explained
the operation of the aeroplane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-23
CASH WILL Be NEEDED
FOR JULY celebration
Fireworks Committee for Commu-
nifty Celebration Contracts
for Display.

A contract for the fireworks display
to form part of the community cele-
bration July has been awarded by
the fireworks committee to a company
specializing in pyrotechnics. But if
the terms of this contract are to be
carried out as planned the citizens
of Washington must come forward with
subscriptions to the fund being raised
to defray the expenses of the celebra-
tlon' for the amount in hand is not
sufficient. District Commissioner Oil
yer P. Newman, chairman of the citi-
zens' Fourth of J4fy committee, has
made public appeal for funds. This
committee has prepared a most in
teresting all-day program, beginning
with athletics in the morning, races
and tournament in the afternoon and
the fireworks at night, which will bring
about entertainment for the commun-
lty or an exceptional nature
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-23
Watchmen Discuss Parade Plans.

Plans for a parade to be held in an
effort to arouse interest and obtain the
passing of the Nolan minimum wage
bill, were discussed at a meeting of the
Federal Guard and Watchman's Union
Local, No. 1864, A. F. of L., Tuesday
night. All persons interestedfn the pa
rade were requested to communicate
with II. A. Raines, 238 18th street
northwest, chairman of the committee
in charge. T. w. Alderton was in
structed to take the matter up with the
National League of Government En-
ployes. l.. A. Reese spoke on the need
of increasing wages for watchmen, say
ing there had been no increase for sixty
years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-23
Degrees for Washington Men.

John Emmett Haltigan and Paul JOS
eph May, both of Washington, d. c..
were among those who received the de-
gree of bachelor of arts at the 10sth
annual commencement of Mount st
Mary's College. held at Emmitsburg
Md, yesterday.
Cardinal Gibbons presided and offer
ed the opening and closing prayers
Addresses were made by Robert ]. Don.
ovan. John G. r. Kelley and Joseph A
Coyle. DIR. Fitzhugh Lee made the ad-
dress to the graduates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-23
SUNDAY HIKE PLANNED.
Wanderlusters to Leave South End
Of Aqueduct Bridge at 2:15

me wanderlusters. Sunday afternoon,
are to be led by w. B. Handy and
odie" odell, leaving from south end
of Aqueduct bridge at 2:15 o'clock and
walking to Cherrydale, a distance of
about four and one-half miles, passing
en- route the Alexandria courthouse
and Jail. Idlewild and Clarendon. The
car lines will be crossed two or three
times and furnish opportunity for those
preferring short walk to return when
they desire: From Cherrydale an ex-
tended walk to Chain bridge will be
followed by those who wish to pro
long the outing.
Tomorrow an afternoon picnic is to
be given by the wanderlusters, at the
end of a walk from 36th and NJ streets,
starting at 2:45 o'clock and going as
far as Chain bridge. A brief program
will be given, including remarks from
leaders. John Boyle, jr., G. A Gambs
and Titus Ulke, who start on their
summer vacations shortly.
The pavilion will be open for the
party and lunch, to be provided by
each guest, will be served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-23
C. C. WEIDEMAN, SO, HEADS
BUSINESS SCHOOL ALUMNI
Officers Chosen at Annual Meeting
of Association Held Last Night.
Reports Submitted.

Clarence C. Weideman, '9s. was elect
ed president Of the Alumni Association
of the Business High School at the
annual meeting held at the school last
might, winning out over his Compel
itor. Leon F. Cooper, ~, of the pro
gressive" ticket, by a comfortable mar
gin. Other officers elected were: First
vice president, Robert c. Tracy; second
vice president, Joseph C. McGarraghy;
third vice president, Esther G. Parker;
secretary, Kilda D. Malcolm: treasurer,
Benjamin A. Harlan. Paul B. Cromelin,
T. Ellis Allison, Florence Gompers,
Agatha Lanigan, A. C. Houghton,
Phidias Nicolaides, ]. L. Martin, Minnie
R. Tauber anu Leon F. Cooper were
elected members of the executive COM
mittee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-23
Bathing Proves Popular.

two of the chief attractions of the day.
while all of the regular attractions at
the resort were we'll patronized. Bath
ing proved popular with many of the
carriers and their friends.
A special coach attached to the
o'clock train carried Postmaster Mer-
rift o. Chance and a large number OF
other special guests to the resort. A
committee of carriers had the guests
in charge during the entire day, and
saw that they were well cared for In
the matter of refreshments. The
special did not return until late last
evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-23
WATER FOR SILVER SPRING,
Takoma Park, Md, Proposes to Build
Reservoir and Makes Offer.

Plans for supplying Silver Spring,
Md. with water are being made by the
town of Takoma Park, Md, which is
now constructing its new reservoir,
and is willing to supply it's sister COM
munity, located on the watershed of
the Sligo creek.
bond issue of $4,000 has been
authorized by the resident property
owners of Takoma Park, and the town
council expects to acquire the neces-
sary ground for the reservoir soon.
The offer to supply Silver Spring with
water was conveyed to the county COM
missioners of Montgomery county by
Ben. G. Davis, town clerk and treasurer
of Takoma Park.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-23
POSTMEN HAVE OUTING
AT CHESAPEAKE BEACH
Thousands Enjoy Annual Excursion
of Letter Carriers to
Bay Resort.

Thousands of persons, representing
all sections of Washington. went to
Chesapeake Beach yesterday on the
annual excursion of letter carriers.
Practically all the carriers who could
get away went. although many were
unable to leave until after their last
trip for the day.
From early morning until late last
night trains were kept going back and
forth steadily. AS soon as train was
filled it was started on it's way. The
last of the excursionists did not leave
the beach until the wee hours" this
morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-23
MARRIED DELTAs TO MEET.
Club Will Hold Regular Session at
Chapter House Monday Night.

comparatively new fraternal or
ganization, known as the Married Del
tas Club of Washington will hold it's
fourth monthly meeting at the Delta
Tau Delta house. 1910 N street north
west, next Monday night. This club
is formed of the various married men
in the Delta Tau Delta fraternity, To-
Gated in this city, and their wives. The
organization primarily is card club,
but at the same time serves as an
auxiliary to the Washington alum nj
chapter of the fraternity. Arrange
ments for the party are in the hands Of
Mrs. T. E. Landvoigt. 1907 Monroe
street northwest.