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The Washington herald., 1917-03-10
WARNED OFF SEAS
Teuton Minister Tells Neutrals
to Keep Ships Home.
By WILLIAM BAYARD HALE.
0nternationaI News serviee.)

international News Servfee.)
Berlin (via Sayville), March s-"'The
greatest service neutrals can render
humanity at this moment is thoroughly
to appreciate the fact that we mean
what we say and to keep their ships =.
home"
Foreign Secretary Zimmerman made
the above statement in an interview to-
day. He said. further:
"our relations with Austria-Hungary
are excellent. thank God! wonder
whether the understanding between the
allies on the other side Of the barricade
is as complete as that which binds the
powers of central Europe together. anG
whether 1t is as animated by identica:
aims and determination?
I'm the camp of the entente, the case
Is absolutely different, for their interests
diverge in so many particulars. Such
being the circumstances. engagements
between the entente powers can never be
as resolute and determined as Is the
alliance between the central European
powers that are threatened on all sides.
The relations between the central al
lies and the European neutrals also are
highly satisfactory. These neutrals have
had abundant opportunity to convince
themselves Of the probable outcome Of
the struggle. They have had plenty Of
time to reflect upon the future history
of the commercial relations Of the world.
They have noticed the supreme patience
with which Germany and her allies have
sustained the attack Of their encirclins
enemies.
1T was only because Of the refusal
OF our sincere peace proffer that Ger
many was forced to invoke the subma-
rine weapon.
Let the neutrals consider the wonder
full opportunity of their shipping when
the war ends, when they will be called
upon to carry goods to . half-starved
world.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-10
plan TO INDICT
india PLOTTERS
New York Grand Jury to Act
in Case of Two Teuton
Agents.

(By the International News Service.)
New York, March s.-Ernest Matthias
sekunna, German chemist and Chandra
pliied statements to the Federal authori-
ties today.
While the grand jury machinery that IL
expected to result in their Indictment was
being set in motion, the prisoners. II II
said, admitted that their work in this
country was done under personal direc-
ton of officials of the German Embassy.
While orders from Washington sealed
the lips of the authorities, the men ac-
cused> of fomenting East Indian revolts
from American soil, talked freely.
I'VE told everything we know" de-
clared Chakraberty. I'VE admitted very
frankly that we were conducting anti
British propaganda in India from this
country. But We were not a military en-
terprise and It is not true that we sent
agents to India or to China to arrange
for the arming of disaffected East In
dams.
was a young student at Columbia Uni
versity. His name was H. Chinn. His
mission was harmless. He was merely
engaged to take large number Of PAM
phlets and distribute them"
Chakraberty said these pamphlets con-
tained expressions from public men, such
as W. J. Bryan. Andrew Carnegie, SEN
ator La Toilette and others favoring the
freedom of India.
Released on Bail.
DIR. Sekunna was released on bail to-
night. Chakraberty is still in the Tombs.
The grand jury investigation will be
continued on Monday.
Chakraberty took out his 6rst papers
on February 2S. 1t was learned today at
the Naturalization Bureau. He said to-
day that he was technically q native Of
Persia, as he had lived for six months
in that country after fleeing from India
ten years ago.
Local Federal officials were elated to-
day when they learned Of the arrest in
Los Angeles of Capt" Alfred A. Fritzen.
Frftzen. an alleged agent Of Capt. Franz
Won Papen, was indicted on April II last
in an alleged conspiracy Matched in the
United States to blow UP the Welland
Canal Others named were Won Papen.
Wolf Won IgeI Capt. Hans Tauscher.
later acquftted by q jury. and Constantine
Covani, alias Giovanni Gonzales.
Although sought for a year by Secret
Service men all over the country, the al
legged bomb plotter was taken thr ugh
the instrumentality Of Madeline Blu. 20
nier, p a pretty young French trl.
whose love for her native land overcame
her interest in the prisoner.
Local of1cials Of the Department Of
Justice believe that F'ritzen can throw .
great deal Of light on recent attempts by
Germany to promote disaffection in Cuba
and Mexico. According to advices from
Los Angeles, the prisoner admitted max
ing trips to both places
At the time of his arrest he was pre-
pairing for another foray south of the Rio
Grande.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-10
new YORK NOWFACES
GREAT LABOR STRIKE
N. Y. c. Freight Handlers Promise Gen
eral Walk-out-Yard Consested.

(By the international News Serviceo
New York, March e.-With freight
yards and sheds already piled high with
congested shipping, owing to Germany's
barred zone" edict, New York today
faces the most serious freight tie-up in
many years. Five hundred freight hand
lers Of the New York Central Railroad
are on strike and they promise a gen
eral walk out of all laborers Of all
classes.
A strike coming at this time will
prove a serious menace to the rail-
roads, the strikers claim, and they are
determined to fight to a victory. They
demand an increase Of three cents an hour
In wages.
Thousands of tons Of freight is piling
UP in the warehouses and piers here.
much of which is ultimately consigned
to Europe There are now held up In
the local yards 800 motor trucks for
France.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-10
Three Factory Workers
Are Killed by Chlorine

North Adams, Mass, March s-Three
men were killed by chlorine gas today at
the Deerfield-Pope Manufacturing Com
pany's plant at Mountain Mills, VT. One
other man is dying as a result Of inhaling
the fumes and three others may die.
The dead:
ist, from du Pont Powder plant at
Wilmington, Del.
Donald Cook, %, Of Mountain Mills.
Newton Carpenter, IS, Of Mountain
The Washington herald., 1917-03-10
President Abed with Cold, Takes
Reins of Government from Con-
gress and Makes Coup.
STEP BRINGS WAR NEARER u. S.
Nation Now Practically On War Footing.
First Clash with U-Boats Likely
to Start Conflict.

From his White House sick bed President Wilson yesterday hurled de-
lance German submarines took the away
and himself ordered the immediate amins of all merchant ships
t Germanys ruthless submarine warfare. At the he called
extra session of Congress. April IT,
Official Washington agreed last night that the President, places
the United States practically basis The taking of the
STEP believed make armed clash Germany merely
question of Weekdays. perhaps.
PROBABLY WILL LEAD TO WAR
Aiming of ships. pointed probably viii mean. sooner Or
later that United States merhanman will ke
sub" -Ihi.'t Is admitted would mean ->- -. r. "
The Presidents decision disregard Congress and take
ponsby for the armns of ships shortly after O'Clock yesterday
afternoon after Attorney General Gregory had s.sd reassured him
that he had full authonts-= Lansing had
the taxing of such necessary only protect
but also save the face of the United States foreign
COMES LIKE THUNDERBoLT.
Announcement Of the Presidents like underot the
close of placid day throughout which peseny reported
Chief Executive had decided to wait"
Orders Immediately dispatched every navy yard country
provide and for all ships requiring Conhne
expressed by Navy Department officials that all the machinery govern
ment will be modified and ready" within SIX weeks
Then strict censorship eamped down. But both
Navy Departments officials openly jublant
TUMULTY MAKES STATEMENT.
The Presidents order the Navy Department place guns
aboard merchant vessels and the proclamation calling
simultaneously. Secretary TumuI outlined
both ships and the for
Congress n this
Secretary umu stated Presidents call for an
Of Congress that the President that he hs. the
American merchant ships exercise at once
But much legislation pressing
ncd that the best interests Of the have
OF the Sx6fh Congress- whose support he will also
collateral to the defense of our merchant marine"
The Washington herald., 1917-03-10
EXTRA SESSION OF CONGRESS
CALLED, TO MEET ON APRIL Is
DECISION BRINGS NATION
TO WAR PRECIPICE EDGE

President Wilson's decision ships does necessarily
but brings the the edge of the preepiee.
Boiled down. that the Navy Department has been
eed supply guns probably mainly Of 3nh caber. all
chant ships that hem also from the trained
naval
Actual orders the navy yards by Secretary
Daniels last night All the transatlantic liners and number of Others.
whose have been and will be dyugd will be armed
Immediately.
Secrecy enshroud the actual details of the ains and the
press has been urgently requested publish anything which might
percolate Germany and be of military value Not sass
of vessels will be published hereafter.
Instructions the naval gun pointers probably have already been
prepared by the Navy Department While the of
submarine approaching be presumed the FIRST
streons probably will be sunners for attack before
undertaking defensive
s possible that definite code will be framed until German
policy toward American ships the blockade fully developed
The Washington herald., 1917-03-10
WILSON ORDERS SHIPS ARMED
President Improved;
Will Leave Bed Today

President Wilson's condition was
greatly improved last night and he
probably will be up and about his
room sometime today. DR.. Cary
Grayson, his physician. stated,
after leaving the White House last
night.
The Presidents cold Is fast dis
appearing and his temperature IL
normal again. The slight traces of
fever which he had have entirely
subsided. DR.. Grayson said last
night he was very hopeful that the
President will have fully recovered
within two or three days.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-10
PERUVIAN RIOTING
BREAKS OUT AFRESH
Several Persons Killed in Disturbance
at City of Cuzco.
(By the international News Servfce.)

my inc NS"b ScINICCsI
Lima, Peru, March s.-Serious rioting
broke out in the city Of Cuzco. capital
Of the ancient empire Of the Incas, early
today, and several persons were killed
In street riots.
The situation in Peru resulting from
the resignation of some Of the ministers
>and the assassination Of three deputies,
is growing more serious. The govern
ment today placed a censorship over all
telegraph lines.
President Pardo will meet the consti-
tutionalists in the next Il hours to dis
cuss their demand for the dismissal of
the entire cabinet The eleventh regi-
ment was sent to Arequipa today to
maintain order.
During the funeral Of Deputy Grau,
one of the trio assassinated, troops were
on constant guard to prevent disturb
ances.
Cuzco, center Of the latest outbreak
in what appears to be a constitutionalist
movement against the Peruvian govern
ment. lies in the interior of Peru on
a mountain plateau. 11,SsO feet high.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-10
S40,4lO ship TONS
SUNK since FEB. |
German Official Reports Show Heavy
Damage to Entente Traffic.
CBy the international News Service

my the lnternauona news Serviee.)
New York, March e.-The following "a
a compilation of German Official reports
Of tonnage destroyed by U-boats in the
barred zones since February /. These re-
ports give the total tonnage reported on
certain days to have been sunk during
certain periods.
Reported on February D-22,0o0 tons.
February u-30,0oo tons
February 13-2,000 tons.
February 1+3,000 tons.
February l5-S6, 800 tons
February 1sL25,00o tons.
February EL45, 400 tons.
February N-15,550 tons
February 2A29,000 tons.
February SG, 400 tons
February 2s-s 81 300 tons.
March @7S660 tons.
March S-64,50o tons. j
March 7-204 900 tons.
March S-131 900 tons.
GranA total st01a tenA
The Washington herald., 1917-03-10
WOMAN MAYOR TO RESI-.

Umatilla. Ore. March 9.-Umatilla's &
mayor has already suffered a nervous
breakdown. After five weeks Of service
in public office. Mrs. Laura Starcher
will leave for Southern California to re-
cuperate.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-10
SUICIDE IN AERoPLANEs

Toxic. March s.-Lieut. Sawada, .
military Nsviator. fell in his machine
to death today. Investigation has been
started to confirm reports that he took
this means to commit suicide.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-10

Quickest Service 90 Baltfnere.
Every Hour on the Hour. Baltimore
and Ohio tl.75 round trip Saturdays
and Sundays, tf.Se.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-10
CARMEN BALK
AT AGREEMENT;
STRIKE LIKELY
Employees Insist on Recogni-
ton of Union and Full
Pay Demanded.
REJECT OFFER OF BONUS
Capital Traction Hopeful of Amicable
Settlement of All Differences Be-
tween Company and EMPLOYEES.

At lao o'clock this morninE .
man was pitched headlong out ints
the corridor Of the Lyceum Thea
ter.
II was said that the roughly
handled person WIS q "spy,' who
had been smugsIed by the dozen
men who stood guard at the door.
Carmen declared that they be-
Heyed that at least q dozen such
"spies" were In the meeting, and
every one I'm the theater was
closely searched to detect such
persona.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-10
TUMULTY MAKES STATEMENT.
Puts Ii Up to Germany.

Puts Ii Up to Germany.
The arming OF American merchant
ships, administration ofic;als declared
last night, would put the next move in the
grim game up TO Germany" Grsvely
1t was admitted last night that the sink
ing of an armed American ship by a Ger
man submarine. or the destruction Of q
submarine by an American vessel, would
bring the two nations to the verge of an
actual physical clash.
President Wilson, however, feels that
the protection OF American rights at sea
is paramount, and that those rights will
be safeguarded whatever consequences
Germany may force. He will proceed at
once to place the nation on q basis Of
self-defense. which will provide for any
eventuaIfty.
Whether the President viii ask the new
Congress to reaffirm ard tndorse his step
In arming American merchantmen was
in doubt last night. II was pointed out
that by April ls. when the Congress con-
venes, the situation may be entirely
changed by actual occurrences In the war
rome. The call for the extraordinary ses-
sion was Of q general nature. and pro
claimed under the hand and seal Of the
President that ''sn extraordinary occa-
sion requires the Congress Of the United
States to convene In extra scsxon"
Big Appreprfstfe. BILL.
Under the call. any ana al legisla-
tive business can be pressed before the
session, and undoubtedly the several big
appropriation bills which failed In the
congestion and turmoil that marked the
close Of the last CONGRESS viii be the
first matters considered. These inclnds
the big army bin. csrying sz1.ooeeoe
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The Washington herald., 1917-03-10
Do Your Bit.
SITUATION WANTED ADDLETS
FOR DISTRICT GUkRpSMEN

GUARDSMAN DESIRES A POSITION OF ANY
sort-ehecker, salesman, floor man, etc. Address
@. r, TILIMAN, Company B. Third District Of
Columbia Infantry, Fort Myer. Va
JOSEPH q MCCOY, THIRD INFANTRY. so
lnh Ct sw., would Ike work Of any kind. He has
an excsllsnt record and b industrioua
JAMES J. CARROLL. THIRD INFANTRY 50 D
Ct. ~. wishes position a. chauffeur; alert and
Wiling. -s RI
2. ". b. POPE, THIRD -INFANTRY. BAIL-
sion, Va, wants position a. forist 70 fniA trsds.
Rspsrtsa 'issod IN ell sssDsstA"
The Washington herald., 1917-03-10

GAIN ngures Of January. isis.
making gains on top Of
gains In Advertising lineage.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-10

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Big Appreprsstis. Bill.

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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-07-13
w. H. MOODY DEAD

Haverhill, Mass, July 2.-William
H. Moody, former associate justice of
the United States Supreme court, died
at his home here at l o'clock this
morning.
The condition of the former justice
has long been considered hopeless.
Yesterday he began to sink rapidly.
His sister, with whom he lived, was
at his bedside when the end came.
For many months a disease that
caused hardening of the joints made
Judge Moody a helpless invalid, but
he retained almost to the end the
keenness of mind that made him one
of the prominent figures in the public
life of his country.
Illness forced William Henry
Moody's retirement as associate JUS
tice of the Supreme Court of the
United States in 1910, at the COM
paratively early age of 81 years.
Arduous service, notably as head Of
the Department of Justice during the
antitrust campaign of the Roosevelt
administration, and then four years
on the Supreme court bench during
which he was remarkably active, re-
suited in a nervous collapse, which,
with severe attack of rheumatism,
developed a prolonged illness.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-07-13
U-BOATS SINK 20 SHIPS
WEEKLY REPORT ISSUED IN LON
DON SHOWS FALLING OFF.
Liner Mongolia Hit Mine-Passenger
and Crew Landed at Bombay
American Vessel Torpedoed.

London, June 29-Twenty-One Brit
ish vessels of more than 1,600 tons
each and seven under 1000 tons were
sunk by mines or submarines last
week, according TO the weekly state
ment of losses issued on Wednesday
by the admiralty.
No fishing vessels met with disaster
The aggregate number of vessels
flying the British flag destroyed by
mines or submarines last week shows
a net falling off of four, as compared
with the losses reported the previous
week, which numbered 32-27 of more
than 1000 tons and five in the smaller
division.
In the larger category a decrease of
six vessels is shown, while among the
smaller craft an increase of two YES
sells lost is indicated.
Bombay, India, June 29.-The PENN
sular and Oriental liner Mongolia
struck a mine Off Bombay on June %
London, June 29.-The American
sailing ship Galena, 1,04S tons, was
sunk by submarine bombs on June %.
There were no casualties.
The Galena was sunk off Ushant
island (off the coast of France, %
miles northwest of BresD. Fifteen
survivors were taken to Brest.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-07-13
POWER PLANT BURNS

Indianapolis, July 2.-Fire of un-
known origin destroyed the pumping
station and the power plant at the
Marion County Home for the Incur
able Insane at Julietta yesterday
morning shortly after 6 o'clock. The
fire originated apparently in the
rafters under a slate roof in the Gu
pola of the building and had gained
considerable Roadway before it was
discovered. There was no panic among
the inmates of the institution In the
main building, about forty feet away.
The building was two stories high,
of brick, and contained both the
pumping station and the electrical
and heating plants. The most serious
loss to the institution was the two
electrical dynamos. Both Of these
were put out of commission and the
plant is without electricity. Efforts
are being made to effect a junction
with the wires of the Indianapolis
Light and Heat Company and relieve
this situation.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-07-13
CAR DRIVES INTO
NIAGRA TORRENT
Five Dead and Several injured
As Result of Accident
Sunday.
F0BTY PASSENGERS ON CAR

Niagara Falls, N. Y, July Five
persons persisted here Sunday after
noon when trolley car on the gorge
route jumped the track, plunged down
a twenty-foot embankment and Owed
into ten feet of water on, the edge of
the whirlpool rapids of the Niagara
river. Two known to have been on
the car are missing and a score have
been taken to hospitals. The bodies
were recovered when the car was re-
moved by derrick five hours later.
The fare register indicated that the
car was carrying about forty persons.
1t is assumed that the missing were
swept down stream in the rushing
current.
The car left the track just below
the cantilever bridge on the American
side of the river and turned bottom
side up. The cause of the accident
is said to have been a washout. The
roadbed under the cantilever bridge
at the point where it occurred is a
clay fill and recent heavy rains COM
ing down the side of the chasm
washed it out below the surface of the
roadbed.
When the heavily loaded car struck
this weak spot, the rail on the river
side, about ten feet from the en-
bankment, gave way The car turned
on its side, slid down into the water
and as it struck the rocky bottom of
the river turned completely over, the
top of the car resting on the bot
tom of the river. Not more than half
minute elapsed between the time the
car left the rails until it came to
standstill in the river.
The suddenness of the plunge pre-
vented any attempts to escape, al
though the crowds in the vicinity
quickly began the work of rescue. The
point where the accident occurred was
only short distance below the falls
and in full view of the crowds that
throng the giant cantilever bridge.
The car was one Of the open type,
the seats extending from side to side
with steps on both sides the full
ISIlS vi VI Illc Car. All llle SEATS were
occupied and some of the passengers
were standing between them and
there were others on the rear plat
form.
The car was running at a speed of
about twenty miles an hour when it
struck the weak spot in the roadbed.
AS it slipped down the twenty-foot
incline from the tracks to the edge
of the river, screaming men and
women fought to escape and some of
them were able to get free, but unable
to obtain footing on the steep bank
There was a mad scramble in the
shallow water between the wrecked
car and the river bank. From the
river side the bodies of at least two of
the passengers were seen to be caught
in the swifter waters and were car
ried down to the whirlpool.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-07-13
DRAFT BOARDS NAMED
PRESIDENT APPOINTS LOCAL
BODIES NAMED BY GOVERNORS.
White House Report Says That Men
Will Be Selected for Army
and War Work.

Washington, June 2S.-President
Wilson on Tuesday appointed the local
boards named by the governors TO
hear exemption claims on the first
draft by which 100000 are to be Sc
lected for the army.
The Rules governing exemptions
have not yet been issued but will be
soon, as the work of selecting the
army may be begun next week.
In a great majority of the cases the
personnel of the board shows that
President Wilson followed the sugges-
tons of army officials that city and
county officials be utilized.
The president, however, had asked
the governors of the various states
to nominate candidates for the
boards, and 1t may be assumed that
the boards as announced have the
approval, not only of the president.
but Of the state executive
The "a states In which committees
are complete, with those exceptions,
are: Washington, West Virginia, Utah,
Georgia. Kentucky. Mississippi, Mime
sofa, Nevada, Montana, Nebraska, New
York and Pennsylvania
Information emanating from the
White House during the last two days
indicates the draft will be much heav-
Ter than had been suspected. Instead
Of merely picking men for the army,
many will be drafted for other war
work.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-07-13
BIG CHICAGO BANK FAILS
Closes Doors-Has Deposits Of
$4,000 900.

Chicago, July 2.-The private bank
of Graham & Sons, $50 West Madison
street, closed its. doors on Friday, and
two hours later detectives from States
Attorney Hoyne's Office broke in the
door with fire axes and tooS possession
of the place.
An involuntary petition in bank
duptcy was filed in the federal district
court later on behalf of William Shale,
who made a claim of $4,000
The bank is the one Of which the
late Andrew J. Graham was president.
1t was considered one of the strongest
banks in Illinois. Estimates of the
deposits ran as high as $5,000,000.
Heavy investment of the banks
funds in real estate bonds that could
not easily be transformed into money
is said 10 have embarrassed the bank
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1917-07-13
COLORADO MINERS TO STRIKE
Rockefeller Plan" Of Adjusting
Grievances is Major Reason, Ac-
cordlng to Leader.

Denver, Colo, July 2.-Formal no.
tice of their intention TO strike was
filed with the state industrial commit
tee by John +. Moran, president OF
district No. 10 of the United Mine
workers. as representative of the mem
bers of that body employed by the
Colorado Fuel and Iron company.
Moran said opposition to the "Rocke-
Teller plan of adjusting industrial diff
ferences was major factor In the
strike. No increase of pay is asked.