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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-28

Unfortunately 1t generally tran
spires that Il woman who would
rather foX-trot than eat has a hus-
band whose pants need intending
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-28

1t takes woman with nerve to
carry $40 pockctbook with nothing
in it but safety pin and a dozen dry
goods samples. Chicago News.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-28

Some people laugh at the idea o.
German spies being everywhere thru
out sc country, yet just the other day
one was found in the employ OF the
quartermasters department at Fort
Bliss.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-28

Is It possible that someone gave ad-
vance information to the brewers TO
look out for rocky times in congress?
II is reported that the manufacture OF
whisky and beer this year has eN-
cccded all previous figures. The
liquor men believe in preparedness
when there is a dry time in prospect.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-28

Nobody loves Stacker. Those who
fled TO Mexico to escape registration
have been made to understand that
they are not welcome TO such haven
Of refuge. The oil men at Tampico
particularly, contemporary refuse TO
give them employment
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-28
American Sailing Ship Sunl

LONDON, June 27.-The American
sailing ship Galina, 995 IONS, was sunk
by bomb on June 25. There were no
casualties
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-28

THE WHITEHEAD torpedo placed on dis.
play In the window of the fcw.Hurt furniture
store by officers Of the local branch OF the
Navy League u the United States, continues
to be center Of attraction. especially to
men OF military age Directly across the
street the recruiting offices Of the army aud
navy are about as popular with the same
men as a German band under the window o.,
British member OF parliament.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-28
OFFICERS AND MEMBERs o, ambulance

OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF ambulance
company No. l. Oklahoma national guard are
awaiting anxiously the arrival OF the new
equipment which has been ordered by the
war department This includes IL automo
blo ambulaucos and 10 motorcycle streteher
bearers II is expected that the ~ mule
drawn amhulances will be retained by tho
local company even after the motor equipment
Ia placed in service.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-28

LLOYD BOLTON and Raleigh Brewer. two
boys OF Dallas who are walking from their
home to Denver, Col, for tho purpose OF re.
gaining their ho'f hs' they may enlist
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-28

MARRIAGE LICENSES were issued vos.
terday to the following couples: Dudley G
Welch. aged Is, Tulsa, and Louisa Alice
Kcssngcr, aged Is. Tulsa; J. u Burns, 2s.
Eldorado Kan. and Mabel Roland, 20,
Wichita. Kan; u r. johnson. 80, Dawson
and Elizabeth o'Brian, Is, Dawson; Guy A.
Archer. 80 jerks. and Ethel Brown, %,
Jcnks: Grant Laxman, 81, Tulsa and Lulu NJ.
Thomas 20, Tulsa: Lee Marcum, 26 Tulsa,
and Lula James, 10. Tulsa
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-28

EMPLOYEES OF the Brown & Garfield
paint shoN. ia South Boston. which was the
scene OF a stubborn fire Tuesday night. were
busily engaged yesterday IN making 3 partial
investigation OF the extent " damage done by
tho blaze before IL was finally cxtinguishod
A large number OF paint and oil cans were
hurstcd open by the heat, and the damage
will amount to several thousand dollars.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-28

AFTER SEVERAL weeks OF succcSsfI
campaign, John @ Henderson, conterenc
evangelist Of the Methodist church. will clos
the revival services at West Tulsa Sunda
night During his stay In West Tulsa III
evangelist has been responsible for the wit
ming and reclaiming OF many decisions an
his visit will be the starting Of campai :
Tor a church building in the Tulsa suburb,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-26
Held ! | y
in ! WESI.ASA A
n. GERMAN SPY
Alleged to Have Been op-
Grating with Franz Schulz
enberg-Letters Found. N

San Francisco, Cal, Dec. ga
woman, designated only as "H'' and
said to be prominent in the German
secret service. directed the activities
OF Franz Schulenberg, alleged master
spy held here on presidential war
rant, according to information, di-
vulged here today by federal officials.
Schulenberg is said to have been ac-
tive In plans to destroy bridges and
public buildings in Canada and ship
ping and warehouses in Pacific ports.
The clue to her part in Schulen-
berg's operation was revealed in a let
ter found among his effects. 1t in
structed Schulenberg to meet her in
Los Angeles. 1t is said the woman
had been an agent Of Wolf Won IEel,
former secretary to Franz Won Papan.
military attache of the German EN-
bassy at Washington, and alleged
head of the German espionage system
in this country. She was described as
a woman of birth and education. a
brunette. IS, years old. ,ss.+s5
According to federal officials, the
ed States in 1914 for the alleged pur-
pose Of assisting in the maintenance
of ,contraband wireless stations sup
ported by the German government for
the purpose of gaining military inf or
nation and transmitting it to Berlin.
Schu1enberg according to federal
officials. was a deserter from the Ger
man army and had not been actuated
by patriotism for the fatherland in his
alleged activities but had performed
them only In hope Of financial gain.
They said he would not admit his
connection with the woman agent,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-26
FIGHTING +; IS
!. REPORTED in
MARIA REGION
U. S. Troops Guarding Can
9 yon Where Mexicans
Crossed to Raid.

!. Maria, Tex, Dec. 26.-Fighting was
believed to be in progress today be-
tween. the Rim Rock river, twenty
miles southwest of here. between
United States troops and the Mexican
bandits who looted the l.. G. Brite
store5and ranch at Candelaura yester-
day, killing Michael Welch. the veter-
an stage driver. two of his passengers,
and shooting Sam Neill. foreman, of
the Brite ranch. through the. fRea.i !.
lam nericans Troops early today, were
Euafding all known outlets to Van
Horne canyon, where 100 Mexicans
who, on Christmas morning crossed
the American border. raided the
postoffice and general store on the
Brite ranch, % miles southwest Of
here. killed, Michael Welch. a veteran
stage driver, and his two Mexican
passengers. wounded Sam Neill, fore
man of the Brite ranch, and carried
away loot estimated to be worth ST.
900 besides horses stolen from the
ranch. are hiding. \
After the bandits disappeared over
the Kim Rock which rises abruptly
more than 1000 feet above the Rio
.Grande. the soldiers, who; were in
close pursuit, fired manxt sounds mt
them and are reported to have Killed
and wounded many of the Mexicans.
The shooting compelled the bandits
OF abandon the horses on which they
carried away the loot. Col. George r.
Langhorne, in command Of the Amer
lean forces in the Big Bend, EXPECT
ed the pursuit to be resumed at day-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-26

Will; DRAFT !.
. b B|R|lCK|IL I AYERS ].
IMMEDIATELY ! I: ! ]. | / J ! I
Pershing Needs :: ) Many v; any Men N! Il!
ft* For Service in
France.
New Draft Machinery In
voked Today to Get
1000.

Washington. Dec. 26.-The new
draft machinery was invoked for the
first time when Provost Marshal Gen-
eral Crowder made public today In
structions to all governors calling for
the mobilization of 1000 bricklayers,
urgently needed by General Pershing
at}once.& 81 -
Local boards are called upon to ex.
anime questionnairesi now being re-
turned and report as rapidly as pos
sible gon the number of bricklayers of
draft age available for service. Only
white bricklayers will be taken, eth
err by draft or by voluntary induction
into the military service through the
local boards. They will be forwarded
to the aviation section. signal corps,
at Kelley Field, San Antonio. Tex
The purpose for which they are to be
used in France is not disclosed.
The order Is the first application OF
the special occupational classification
provisions Of the new draft regula-
tions. The bricklayers in any boards
Jurisdiction will be assembled in or
der of their draft number relationship
to each other, but without regard to
the men in any other occupation.
General Crowder's letter to the gov
ernors indicates that similar calls for
skilled men in other trades aIe TO = be e
NxUected sassss rfzsEss
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-26
GERMANS MOVE TROOPS
DESPITE AGREEMENT.

While their guns lombard the'
western front. the Germans are TAX
ing troops from the eastern front for
use elsewhere despite the provision
Of the Russo-German armistice pro-
hibiting such action. The artillery
activity in France has been moderate
over, most Of the front and mores%tp.,
lent on the right bank Of the MeAse,
northeast of Verdun, the scene offthe
German attack nearly two years ago
Germany infantry has not been ac-
tive and it is probable that Field
Marshal Won Hindenburg Is waiting
for more reinforcements before MAX
ing his heralded attack. Russian ad-
vices telling of!the German withdraw.
ais, in the east add that some Of the
troops are being taken to the Ruman-
ian front. K Rumania is not taking
Ukraine, which lies beyond Moldavia
and Bessarabia, is opposed to the Boil
sheviki.
South Of Juvincourt. in the Rheims
sector of Champagne, the French
have carried out raid into theSGer-
man lines and brought back prison
ers, On the British portion ofS the
front there have been raids in .addi-
tion to the artillery duel. but no large
operations are yet indicated. @
STRIKE ALTERNATELY
AT VARIOUS POINTS. :.
On the northern Italian front the
Austro-German tactics appear to be
to strike alternately at vital points on
either side of the Brenta. Checked
at Monte Asolone last week. the en-
en1y has struck toward the Frenzela
valley west OF the river After two
days Of bitter fighting the Italians
have regained possession Of lost no.
sitions on the Col Del Rosso, west or
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-26

Formal Agreernen Signed
4 oday Position to be 4
Held During War. a,
Government Given Right to
Control all Labor Trou-
\ bic at Plants.

Chicago, Dec. 26.-The formal
agreement whereby John e. Williams,
fuel administrator for Illinois, be-
comes sole arbiter Of all differences
between packing houses and their
employees. for the duration OF the war.
was signed today, e ..,:
The agreement was reached yester-
day after series of conferences con-
mediation board, which has been here
for q week iiavestigati ting labor trou-
bles in the stockyards. Formal ap-
proval OF Secretary of Labor Wilson
at Washington is all that remains to
put it ITO effect. !
Means 4 Contract.
8 The agreement practically Is a
contract between the packers and enl-
ployes on one side and the United
States government on the other. 1t
gives the government. through a
mediator, the right to controls all la
Dor disputes in every big packing
plant in the United States and, ac-
cording to members of the mediation
commission. is the first document OF
It's kind ever signed in this country.
Under it. there can be neither strike
nor lockout in packing plants during
-
Plan Outlined. ~
The procedure under which Mr..
Williams will operate was outlined by
a member Of the labor commission as
follows: M
'.Any and all grievances may be
submitted to Mr.. Williams. His deci-
sion is final. There can be no appeal
either by packers or workers. 81
"Any man has the privilege and
right of appeal to Mr.. Williams. He
may appeal personally or through a
representative. If he appeals Through
a representative. however, that; rep
resentative represents the man in his
individual capacity only and does not
and can not represent an sorganiza-
~ = i.''Fiirer be no intesventtc 81
grievance committee or such bodies
between the men and their employees.
f'In the event of the death or resig-
nation of Mr.. Williams his. successor
shall be appointed by the secretary
Of labor and by and with the consent
Of all parties concerned, &AA ,s.
Wages working hours and all de
tails shall be settled by Mr.. Williams u
Mr.. Williams does not plan to give
up his position as fuel administrator
for Illinois but will divide: his time
between the two jobs
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-26

'It appearing to the committed
from unquestioned proof adduced be-
fore it that many enlisted men in
Camps Wheeler, Shelby, Kearney.
Dix, jackson, Grant. Custer, Beaure-
gard and in the camp at Fort Worth.
Tex, are without woolen blouses and
overcoats, the combined shortage in
the several camps above named being
not less than 10000 overcoats' and
$4,000 woolen blouses, this commit
tee hereby requests the secretary. OF
war to take immediate steps to supply
said enlisted men with oVercoats and
woolen hlouses.
SIT further appearing that there
may be shortages of said articles at
WadsWorth, Fremont, Sheridan.
Green and Pike. and perhaps other
camps, the secretary of war Is also
requested to ascertain by wire today
II any other shortages of clothing ex-
ist in any Of our camps and if SO that
he direct that such shortage be sup
piled Immediately ~
The clothing situation was discussed
by the committee in executive session,
Senator McKellar submitting details
of. replies he had received from camp
commanders.
Camp Custer was reported short a.
Major General John r. o'Ryan,
commander OF the national army can
tonment at Camp Wadsworth. Spar
tanburg,, s. c.. who recently returned
from the European front told the
committee he witnessed two importa mt
allied drives and that In them the
German artillery was much inferior. d.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-26
CUSTOMER CANNOT
CLAIM CORKS, COURT
IN GERMANY HOLDS

Amsterdam. Dec. 26.-The humble
cork bottle stopper has risen to high
honor. in Germany. Heads have been
h11sten in restaurants, over tho ques-.
d0h who owns the cork the propftesi
tor. the head waiter, or the customer
who orders the bottle of wine. The
magisteriaf verdict has been returned
that while the head waiter has right
to the cork by tradition and custom,
he must not disobey his master the
proprietor should the latter demand
it being handed over to him. The Gus
toner, 1t appears, has no claim at ALL
High prices are being paid for corks
especially for those Of champagne
bottles - :.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-26
CONDITIONS ABROAD
ARE DESCRIBED.

Washington. Dec. Conditions
in the American overseas and national
army training camps wereE described:
to the senate military committee wlleft
1 sSek g. iaasaa ~ Msr
army Just back from, ,insp elton trips
in France were called by the commit.
tee, which temporarily postp fdr-
ther examination of Quartermaster
General Sharpe. ID /.
Oncers testifying included Major
General John! f. Organ of Camp
wadsworth, S. c.. and Major General
Edwin St John Greble Of Camp
Bowie, Tex. Al sf, y, I, Z
The committee closed its doors to
hear General Organs statement. His
testimony regarding suff1ciency of rife
and other ordance equipments. cloth.
Pershing's forces. the committee felt,
should not he made public. --.- \.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-26
Today's w ar s u III mary
the river. Berlin claims the capture !
of 5000 prisoners in the gaining Of !
the Col Del Rosso, which later was |
lost to the Italians. II

the river. Berlin claims the capture
of 5000 prisoners In the gaining Of
the Col Del RoBo, which later was
lost to the Italians. >
TROTzKY PROTESTS, ~. ~.
TO GERMANS.
Leon Trotzky, the Bolsheviki for
eign minister. has protested to the
Germans against the transference of
troops from the eastern front but al
soahas. 0Edered. Russian: factorie1,stQ
stop the hemanufacture 'of ,nisasiiti ion nSssy
Peace negotiations at Brest tsIsttoVSk
apparently are making little progress.
The Germans have delayed their an
sweri.to the Bolshevihi terms and 1t
is reported that the conference will
be transferred to Stockholm shortly.
In the meantime the majority party
in the constituent assembly, the So
cial revolutionists. has convoked the
assembly to meet January 2 despite
.Bolsheviki disapproval.
GERMAN TERRORISM ~.
BROUGHT TO AMERICANS. -,
. German savagery has been called
officially to the attention OF the
American troops in France. An
American sentry has been found with
his threat cut sandssans off 1cial bulletin
SAYS ~ no must nave Oeen so Killed
after Capture" by force Of Germans
which surprised him. Information Of
enemy terrorism in driving women
and children from their homes in the
occupied sections of France and Bel
gium to make room for German
troops also has been given the Ameri-
can troops.
Positions on and around Col del
Rosso, on the Italian northern front
are still in dispute according to to-
days official statement from Berlin
which reports another violent counter
attack there by the Italiane. This
is declared to have broken down with
heavy losses. $sits, j sEJ :
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-26
TO DISCUSS AID
FOR NEGRO RACE

New York, Dec. 2e.-The seventh
annual conference OF the National as
ISOLATION for the advancement of col
ored people. will begin three DAYS
session here tomorrow. The chief
topic for discussion is to be what
aid can members Of the negro race
render to their country in war time ?"
other subjects to be discussed in
clude the extension of colored Y. NJ.
G. A. branches in the war zone and
in training camps. and the enlistment
OF negroes in the Red Cross,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-26
CAPT: Ca !! ! {. FRY ATT TO .,s.,..
: ! n \ n N 80. HAVE MEMOREEE;

London, Dec ga striking
marble memorial to Captain Fryatt,
the merchant shipping captain. who
was executed by the Germans. has
just been erected in London. Amin
scription records merely that it is the
gift Of neutral admirers OF his brave
conduct and heroic DEATH The cost
was contributed by the Netherlands
section Of the League of Neutral
States. Ely "a -. aNt Fs7H
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-26

Lohdon 2There
constantly Among the
work and of fooduns
The
willing
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-26
SECRETARY OF LABOR
WILSON ILL TODAY

Washington, Dec. 2s.-secretary Of
Labor Wilson today is ill from over
work on his long trip through the
vest mediating labor disputes. It is
not known when he will be able to re-
sumo his official duties. though his ILL
ness Is not regarded as dangerous.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-26
With Olufl Force Refusing
70 Fighf, BOlsheuiki Are
Losing PolUer In Russia
Tremendous Opposition to Radicals is Growing Among
sS: All Classes-Leaders Appear Conscious sas
& Is
s* Vs$ of Ultimate Defeat. sssssS
Many Demands for Convocation of Constituent Asser,b
g Russians Exercised Over Removal Of German
Troops-Some May be Sent to Asia Minor

London, Dec. 26-The Russo-C German peace negotia-
tons, which to have been resumed Monday AFTER
postponement to give the Germans time to sfor-
ed for one day, Exchange Telegraph dispatch front
Petrograd reports The dispatch also says the Germans
have asked for further postpone,ent until January "a
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-26
BRITISH SNUFF
...:. ..s BOX RESURRECTED

4 London. Dec. 26.-snuff boxes. are
said to be coming back into fashion.
but with the difference that they now
contain sugar instead of snuff.
y The sugar rationing is expected to
make it necessary for visitors to car
ry around their own sugar and the
old tightly fitting snuff boxes. of sill
yer, enamel. and inlaid wood are being
brought to light for this purpose.
There is said to be also a demand for
futurist. boxes with weird effects
painted on them. 4
. 3 49,. .-'}l'e - ------- H.. .---
Amsterdam. Dec 26.-The German
Eeneral@von WartenberE was killed in
action on November s. e,,5 s *.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-26
Get Immediate Supplies u
For I rOOps III y. S. Camps
Is Demand of Senate Body
Alarmed Over Reports Of Shortage Investigating Com
rllittee Demands that Baker Cut Red Tape and Get
f#5. Supplies From Sources Near. Camp.
Requested to Ascertain by Wire Today if Other Shortages
Exist-Many Camps Are Reported Short
~ Of Much Equipment. as>s

cloth
that PROOF there shorae Of at 10000 over
followed n Of Cen
necessary supplies
The resollti tinn aaYs
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-26
CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY s
TO BE CONvOKED. .E.. 4 N, N

London. Dec. 2s. The soci1l srsypg
lutionary majority In the coastifnSnt
assembly has decided 70 convoko thGfs
body January 2, according TO u PeffS.s
grad dispatch to the Times. althonGh
that II was determined TO preVaut sflS0s
meeting Of the assembly indsp4Ads1S
OF its sanction. 81 ~
n. Borevsky. the Bolshevik Il
sentative In Stockholm, Is diap ~ -
the Morning Post frsm the 6IS ' r e
capital ;eAyN confirms; rSporhSs Sss
6tockholm will ~ tho sGcsse 81 sse ss e ISs
peace cesnegotiatiOna. H. ~ n = r. 4
sesstons fiji Stock M iIl Q = Y n
in January, when Alfs. m { -
now ~ Hreot q xitoNDk NJ - Y.
rho sssedish NAL
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-26
LEADERS SEE
DEFEAT NEAR.

DEFEAT NEAR, - !.
Bolsheviki leaders, the Petrograd
correspondent Of the Morning Post
says. appear to be becoming conscious
of hopeless failure, while the corre-
spondent Of the Daily News writes:
There is a tremendous and grow
ing opposition to the Bolsheviki
among all classes. Men who formerly
supported them are turning against
them and German hireling' is COM
mon term of denunciation. There is
much talk of meeting the present
Ieign OF terror with counter nicasuness
and bomb throwing is freely EiifE
gested as the only method Of exertink
pressure on the Bolsheviki. This, 10
not merely idle talk as those who saw
1t are those who already have thrown
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-26
ITALIANS TAKE
HEIGHTS, / : i But
al. FAIL TO HOLD
.s.-5..,. 49, ..a-.
Re-captured Places After
Bitter Fight, But Have
=, to Retire. 4.
LITTLE ACTIVITY
4 ON WEST FRONT
Italian General Visits Lines
to Carry Christmas.
! i. ..5:. ssAM :,s.; j Message. &

Rome, Dec. 26.-Col del Rosso and
Monte Val Bella on the Asiago pla-
teau were recaptured by Italian fore
es in q counter attack yesterday but
1t was found impossible to hold them,
the war office announced today.