davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
SAYS GERMANS IN u. S.
CAN'T BE FORCED TO FIGHT

AMSTERDAM. April 21.-Die Post Of
Berlin prints stories from American
newspapers dated February and s,
in which various German as
sociations and individuals of German
birth and descent are reported as
affirming their loyalty to the United
States in case of war. Die Post com
ments as follows:
IF German-Americans in case of an
attack by Germany on America offer
to defend their new home land we can
understand and approve, but we can
never understand if they lend them
selves to fight Germany outside their
country. AS long as universal military
service is not established in America
by law. no German can be forced to
take up arms against the old father
land"
In its commercial section Die Post
has an article on shipbuilding after
the war. in which it says that as GerI
many will be unable to buy or order
ships abroad. German yards backed by
Rheinish interests already are prepar-
ing to meet the new situation. Twelve
big German yards have increased their
capitalization by 20.0t0.0 600 marks
which, however, the newspaper says, is
clearly insufficient. 1t adds that the
government must assist in the work
by supplying funds for the building of
new yards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
THREE ALLIED PREMIERS
REACH AN AGREEMENT

PARIS. April 21.-The conference of
the French. British and italian pre-
miers on Thursday at st. Jean de Maui
rienne. in Savoy, was marked with
great cordiality. The three premiers
reached a complete unanimity on all
and military questions and
on the subject of the sacrifices that
the war calls for from each of the
allied countries. The conference was
held in a parlor car on the ministerial
special train. and lasted from Q o'clock
in the morning until . o'clock in the
evening. The result was learned fol-
lowing the return to Paris of Premiers
Ribot and Lloyd George.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
WON DEN CORRUPT DIES
IN THE ELECTRIC CHAIR
Murderer Of Barbara Wright Exc
cuted at Sing Sing After Court
Refuses Stay.

OSSINING, N. Y, April 21.-Petrius
Won den Corrupt was put to death in the
electric chair at Sing Sing state prison
here at 1894 pm. today for the muir
der of Barbara Wright in New York
city after eleventh-hour efforts to save
his life had failed.
The execution had been set for IL
o'clock and the delay of more than one
hour and half was given in response
to telephoned request from Justice
jerks in, New York. who notified the
authorities that he was hearing argu-
ment on a writ of habeas corpus ap-
piled for by the humanitarian cult in
Won den Corput's behalf.
Upon the receipt of word that Justice
jerks had denied the application the
execution was Immediately ordered.
Before God, 1 am innocent" were Won
den Corput's last words.
NEW YORK, April 21-Scarceiy five
minutes before word was received here
Of the execution of Petrius Won den
Corrupt at Sing Sing prison today JUS
tice Almet F. jerks of the supreme
court denied an application for a writ
of habeas corpus, applied for on the
ground of newly discovered evidence
that the condemned man was insane
Justice jerks announced Immediately
after rendering his decision that he
would appeal to Gov. Whitman for a re-
prieve for Won den Corrupt until Monday
in order to allow the attorneys to APP
ueal to the court in which the man was
the justice explaining that
he lacked jurisdiction. Barely had he
made his announcement when news ar
rived that Won den Corrupt had paid the
death penalty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
ASKS $1,000 DAMAGES.
Frances S. Cave Sues Railway Com.
pany for Mothers Death.

Frances S. Cave, administratrix of the
estate of Catherine S. Saunders, has
sued the Washington Railway and
Electric Company in the Supreme Court
of the District of Columbia for $4,000
damages. In her petition she alleges
that December IS, 1916. Mrs. Saunders
was a passenger on one of the de-
PENDANTS street cars on 14th street,
near street northwest. when a col
lision occurred between two street cars
of the company at that point, as a re-
suit of which Mrs. Saunders was thrown
to the moor of the car and sustained in
juries as a result of which she died
February II. 1917.
The plaintiff is the daughter OF Mrs.
Saunders and brings the action on her
own behalf. She is represented by At
torneys Alvin L. Newmyer, Rice Hooe
and William r. Frost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
RED CROSS "NEUTRALITY
DEFENDED BY Mr.. TAFT
Meets Provisions of the Geneva
Treaty, Former President
Explains.

Former President Taft, anu officer of
~ Red Cross. issued a statement to-
DAY UNFOLDING the organiza1 ion in not
removing the word neutrality '' from
1.-THE Red Cross emblem Following the
declaration of war with Germany sew
) eral chapters struck the word from the
i. design.
The emblem of the American society
Is a red cross within a circle the word
"neutrslity" appearing above the cross
and the word humanity below it,
Mr.. Taft explains that the neutrality
OF the Red Cross is not political neu-
trality. as many of the society's mem
bers have evidently believed. but a
technicality in international law,
which confers certain rmmunities upon
every Red Cross organization in time
OF war. His statement follows:
The neutrality to which our en-
blem refers is not that of political in
difference. but the naturalization of
the sick and wounded under the treaty
of Geneva. IL guarantees humane
treatment to the wounded and confers
q certain immunity upon the personnel
and materiel employed in the sanitary
service.
The medical STATS of armies wear
the Red Cross in war. but they not only
care for the sick and wounded-they
preserve the health of the combatants
help TO return promptly the wounded
10 the ranks. and in many ways con
tribute powerfully to the efficiency oil
the troops.
The Red Cross flag should not be
used to protect people supplies no,
entitled TO protection under the treaty
but the Red Cross Association car
legitimately do for our soldiers many
things which are not specifically pro
vided for by II. Thus the contribution.
OF warm clothing. delicacies and com
forts, both for sick and WELL are Iegit-
innate Red Cross activities though
only in a general way correlated with
1he primary objects of the society,""
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
,RIOTING IN ARGENTINA
NOT DEEMED SERIOUS
Outbreaks Are Minimized in Reports
From American Ambassador
Stimson.

Importance OF the anti-German riot
ing in Argentina is minimized in a re-
port from American Ambassador Slim
son.
In the rioting of April "a. Mr.. Stimson
reported, a few windows in the building
where a German newspaper was print
ed were broken. One German ship was
attacked. A counter demonstration on
the next night was of less Importance.
A meeting of 'the patriotic popular
committee" was called for the night Of
April 20, and another meeting of promi-
nent people had been called for April
%, with the object of expressing ap-
prevail of the Argentine attitude to-
ward the United States and the cause
Of the grand alliance.
1t was said at the State Department
today that the gvernment was without
information Of the reported rioting in
Brazil or the clash between Brazilians
and German colonists in the southern
part of that country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
REPORTS TURKS BREAK
WITH UNITED STATES
Constantinople Dispatch to Basel Au-
thority for Alleged Action Of Of
tomans-No Word Here.

BASEL. Switzerland. April 81, via
Paris. 4:10 p.m.-A dispatch from Con-
stantinople dated today says the Otto
man government has notified the Amer
lean embassy that, following the ex-
ample Of its ally, Austria Hungary, 1t
has broken diplomatic relations with
the United States.
The Turkish embassy here early this
afternoon had no information regarding
the reported severance of diplomatic re-
iatlons between the United States and
the Constantinople government. Such
action by Turkey has been expected, how
ever. and officials of the embassy ex-
pressed no surprise when informed Of the
nature of the dispatch from Basel
The Bulgarian legation also was with
out advices defining the attitude of Bull
garia toward the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
RALLY TO SUPPORT
OF PATRIOTS FUND
FraternaI and Other Organiza-
tons Eager to Assist
the Red Cross.
ALL DAYS FOR PATRIOTS

The great fraternal and benefit asso-
Citations are rallying to the support of
the patriots fund being raised for the
financing of all activities of the District
Chapter, Red Cross. The churches, too.
are making concentrated effort to
bring the small contributions of many
persons and the large contributions of
the few together for the accomplish
ment of the greatest possible efficiency
in relief work.
The example set by Washington has
been the inspiration for n great nation
wide appeal for funds to support the
National Red Cross Association, and the
national officers hope that the second
100000 will soon be raised in Wash
ington, which will be an incentive for
other large cities to equal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
Many Difficulties Met
by Canadian Forces
in Taking Vimy Ridge

OTTAWA, April 21.-Additional de-
fails concerning the difficulties that
Confronted the troops of Canada in
their capture of Nimy ridge April .
We're disclosed in an official statement
received from the Canadian war rec
srds office in London. Especial tribute
Is paid 10 the troops on the extreme
left.
AT 5:Sn on Monday morning, April
2" the statement said. the great at
tack was launched with terrific fire from
our massed artillery, Our heaviest
hombardcd the enemy on and beyond
the ridge and the trenches dugouts.
%mplacemeHis and roads were smashed
10 uselessi ess, An intense barrage OF
shrapnel was laid along the front.
''F1urries of snow drifted over the
battlefield as the Canadians left their
jumping of trenches. Behind the
rolling barrage the light was Yet OBJ
seure enough to lessen the accuracy
Of the German ritlemen and machine
SuQnerS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
UNIT FOR DUTY IN WAR.
Former G. A. R. Relief Corps Aiding
Red Cross Work.

Members of Pollyanna Club. No. /, Of
Anacostia have been designated as a
special unit of the Red Cross and will
be engaged hereafter two days each
week making clothes and other mate
rial used by the Red Cross. This or
ganization is a continuation of the Lo-
gan G. A. R. Relief Corps. and it's men,
bers presented themselves in a unit for
duty when war came.
The special committee having the
Red Cross work in hand consists of
Mrs. J. S. McClain and Mrs. George NJ
Cummings, while Mrs. Mary Quinn is
president of the club. Mrs. McClain
has donated the use of large room at
her home. in Nichols avenue at Z
street, where the club will meet to dc
it's work. A request also will be ex-
tended to women of all of the local
churches to become a part of this unit
Yesterday the first regular meeting
was held and the ladies completed a
large number of garments
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
PURSE OF $1,000 FOR PRIEST.
Esteem of Friends for Rev. Thomas
E. McGuigan Shown in Material Way

The esteem felt for Rev. Thomas E.
McGuigan. for the past fourteen years
assistant pastor of st. Patrick's Church
in this city, by his many friends
throughout Washington. was made par
TALLY tangible in purse of $1,000 in
gold presented to him Thursday night
through Judge M. NJ. Doyle. The pres
entation took place at a reception ar
ranged by the congregation of St.
Patricks and held in Carroll Hall. and
was accompanied by a graceful verbal
tribute from Judge Doyle. Father Nc
Guigan has recently been appointed
pastor of ST. Johns Church, West
minister. Md.
Addresses were made by D. J. Con-
nell and Hannis Taylor, while Rev.
James A. Smyth of ST. Patrick's pre-
sided. assisted by Rev. John Mcnamara
and Rev. Martin Egan. On the plat
form were gathered a large number of
Father McGuigan's clerical friends. to-
gether with his fathez. John. AclsAigan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
WOULD FIGHT FOR OLD GLORY.
Gen. Garibaldi Proposes Army o.
900 to 100, 600 Americans.

ROME. April 41.-Gen. Ricciotti Carl
baldi the last surviving son of the
italian patriot. has offered himself and
his four sons. all officers in the Italian
army. for service under American COL
ors. Rising on his crutches. Gen Carl
baldi said:
Il would be proud to draw my sword
again under the Stars and Stripes.
Gen. Garibaldi proposes the forma-
ton in America of an army Of 10000 to
100000 Italian, Spanish and American
volunteers. to be thrown into the Bal
kans from Saloniki, and open up a
route for the regulars to follow. He
believes 1t would thus be possible to
reach Constantinople in a fairly short
time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
War Pictures to Be Given
in The Star Tomorrow

The planogravure section of to-
morrow's Star will be a war"
number. and two pages will be de-
voted to pictures of preparedness.
Under the caption Arms and the
Camera Man." pictures will show
the lowering of a twenty-one-inch
torpedo on the battleship Pennsyl-
vania IN the hold after it had been
recovered: two branches of the
United States naval service, one a
petty officer in the navy and the
other a sergeant in the Marine
Corps, high school boys learning to
manipulate a coast defense gun in
the 18th Coast Defense command,
Brooklyn, N. Y; a tank similar to
the much feared British tank. con-
structed by citizen soldiers OF San
Francisco. and sailors spelling the
word Victory" with flags
The other war page will show
fifty young women studying medi-
cine in the New York Medical Col
have offered their services to the
government; girls of an exclusive
New York school learning to han
die and shoot rife, and other in
teresting and appropriate photo
graphs.
Pictures Of the boys and girls Of
Wa public schools in
terested in garden work. showing
them cleaning paths at the close
of a lesson; receiving lesson in
planting: a irst-grade class plant
ing flower border and setting to-
mato plants appear on the last
page. This group Of photographs
were furnished by the education
bureau of the states relation serv-
Ice. Department OF Agriculture 4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
Training of Army Cooks Proposed.

CHICAGO, April 21.-A permanent
training school for army cooks will be
established at Muncie. Ind. Several
acres have been purchased at Muncie
by the National Hotel Mems Associa-
ton. A building will be erected large
enough to accommodate 200 cooks and
stewards at a time. Twelve days
training. under the supervision Of chefs
from Chicago hotels, will be given
such candidates. and at the completion
IkhAraxmYs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
MEMBERS OF D. A. R.
BURST INTO SONG
Continued from First Page,

the fund. Mrs. Delos A. Blodgett.
retiring corresponding secretary gen
real OF Michigan, gave, $500.
A check for 500 was contributed by
seems discreet. to the president general.
Mrs. Story. Mrs: Story devoted it to the
final debt fund"
Missouri RI delegates gave the flower
money-$25-to the war relief fund"
The money was turned over to the treas
urer general
Mrs. Guernsey Names Personal Page.
Mrs. George Thatcher Guernsey today
selected Miss Louise Morgan Of Mis-
souri, to be her personal page. No other
announcement of appointments or Sc
lection was made by the president gen.
eral-elect.
The designation of Miss Morgan as
page relieves the minds of pages of the
present congress who may be expected
TO serve again. A rumor was in circu-
lation that Mrs Guernsey regarded the
services or pages as unnecessary, and
that she might discontinue the prac-
tice of having them serve.
Mrs. Lisle Seaton Lipscomb. regent of
Fort Pitt Chapter. District of Column
ola, made statement today that no
other chapter has that name. This was
in explanation Of the proposition of
delegates from Pittsburgh that no
chapter shall be allowed to take the
name of any historic spot in any other
jurisdiction than it's own. The Pitts
burgh chapter owns part Of historic
Fort Pitt, from which Pittsburgh re-
ceived its name. and objects to the use
of the name Fort Pitt by the District
Of Columbia chapter
Recommendations for War Service.
At yesterdays session the retiring
president general announced that a
conference between the advisory COM
mittee of the council of national defense
Daughters of the American Revolution
had been held at which recommends
lions for war service were made.
A patriotic demonstration followed
when Mrs. Matthew T. Scott Of Illinois,
q former president general, offered her
home at Bloomington, Ill, to the gov
eminent for hospital purposes Many
other delegates made similar offers.
The congress adopted a resolution in
dorsing national prohibition during the
war; urging prevention of the desecra-
ton Of the American flag and petition
ing all states to require full naturaliza-
ton before permitting aliens to vote.
For Control of Food Prices.
Resolutions also were adopted asking
Congress to enact legislation giving the
government control of food prices and
urging all women to refrain from buy
ing platinum jewelry.
An additional $4,000 was paid toward
|liquidating the debt on Memorial Con-
tinental Hall. leaving $4,000 yet due.
Reports on the educational and pa
triotic work which is being conducted
by the organization in various sections
of the country. were read. Miss Martins
Berry, head of one Of the schools in the
mountain section Of the south, aroused
a patriotic demonstration by telling o.
a number of boys from her school who
had enlisted in the army and navy.
Last nights session was devoted Il
patriotic songs and addresses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
D. A. r. NOTES.

The state regent of Michigan reported
at yesterday mornings session that the
Michigan Daughters had given three
scholarships last year to the Martha Berry
Mountain School and would give three
more this year.
Miss Lucille jackson. a delegate to the
congress from Burlington Iowa. Is the
guest of Mrs. Philip J. Ryan, 1411 Massa-
chusetts avenue.
Northampton county. Md, chapter is
represented at the congress by its regent.
Mrs William Bullitt. and her alternate,
Mrs. w. w. Long.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
NITRATE FUND OF $4,000, 900.
Senator's Resolution Empowers Pres.
ident to Procure Chilean Product.

the resolution by Senator Smith of
South Carolina to empower the Presi-
dent to spend s1o,oOO.oO0 bringing nj
trate from Chile on government ships.
If need be, to fertilize the thin farms of
the Atlantic seaboard. and thus increase
food production. was approved today by
the Senate agriculture committee. Very
broad discretion would be given to the
President to carry out the plan.
Consideration Of the resolution was
indefinitely postponed by the Senate,
however, and it went to the calendar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
DESTR0yERS
SUNK IN DOVER RAID
Two, Possibly Three, Teutonic Craft
Are Sent to the
Bottom.


BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, April 21.-The admiralty
announces that two German destroyers.
possibly three, have been sunk in the
course Of a German raid near Dover.
Five German destroyers took part IN
the Dover raid. They were engaged by
two Dover patrol vessels. The British
suffered no material damage.
The British casualties were slight In
comparison with the results obtained.
One hundred and five Germans were
saved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
President Calls on Secretary Baker.

President Wilson visited the State,
War and Navy building again today
and conferred with Secretary Baker.
The council of national defense as
sembIed for a meeting while the Pres
ident was there, but he did not remain.
The council and the shipping board are
working on plans to increase the build
ing of steel merchant ships.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
NEARING STILL AGITATES.
Discharged Toledo College Professor
in Anti Conservation Fight.

TOLEDO. Ohio. April 2I.-scott
Nearing. former dean of arts and sci
ences in Toledo University, whose serv-
ices were dispensed with several days
ago because of his pacific attitude. led
mass meeting last night. at which the
governments plan of CONSUMPTION was
opposed. DR.. Nearing. who has been
mentioned as candidate for mayor of
Toledo. said:
I'VE are not here to protest against
war. We are In war now. But we want
to make sure that conscription does
not pass the Senate and that no one
makes a dollar out of this war"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
Fate of War Rests on Farmers.
President Wilson says,

.Up0n the farmers OF this cOun-
try In large measure rests the
fate OF the war and the fate of
the nations.
1.-THE time II short. Ii Is of the
most imperative Importance that
everything possible he done i'm
mediateIy to make sure Of large
harvests."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
New Contributors to Fund.

Additional contributions announced
today are: Member of finance commit
tee, $3.50; James O'Donnell, $3.50; Mrs.
Louise c. White. s25; George o. Wal
son, SIS; Rev. DR.. Wallace Radcliffe,
$50: Mrs. Charles Warren. 500, Mrs.
Edward {. Walker, $500; George e
Hamilton. $50; Harris & Shafer, 500;
the Washington Wholesale Drug Ex-
change. 500: Mrs. f. F. Moore, 81;
Holmes & Son. s25: l. c., IS; l. W., So;
Thomas w. Walton. $40: Robert W.
Lewis. SIS: Mrs +. McCagg. $50: D. ].
Kaufman, Inc. 5000 payable SIS per
month; Mrs. Peare Wolverton. IS; Mrs
James Worthington, $40; Estelle ].
Hunt. IS; Miss c. du Bose. 81; Isaac b.
Nordlinger. $50: Mccarthy Hanger. 81;
a friend, 500; Dr. !. w. Dennison, $40;
NJ. Pasternak, SIS; Edward F. Colladay,
$40; c. EngeFs Sons, $50 Miss Ella
Moore. IS; c. T. Jewell, $40; Mr.. and
Mrs. D.. So; Mrs. w. T. Seward. So: o..
T. Closson, sl2; Beatrice A. Larner, $40;
A.. 81: w. 81. r. 7. Holden. IS: Mrs.
r. T. Holden. So South Washington
Citizens Association. IS; DIR. William
r. Shannon, $40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
Nations Anthem on Bills of Fare.

CHICAGO. April 21.-Chicago hotels
and restaurants, in helping to foster pa
triotism in the city. will begin today to
print verses of the star Spangled
Banner" and other patriotic son&a On
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21
Rotary Clubs Cooperation.

Yesterday afternoon Chairman Mac
farland conferred with President Cal
lahan and other representatives of the
Washington Rotary Club as to the de-
tails of their cooperation. with the
finance committee under the resolution
adopted by the Rotary Club at spe-
cial meeting Wednesday night in which
they accepted the invitation of the
finance committee to assist in the can
vass for subscriptions by seeing the pro-
fessional men (other than lawyers.
bankers and stock brokers) and the
merchants and manufacturers of the
city. President Callahan had appointed
as special committee to plan and di-
rect the work William +. Shannon.
chairman; Joseph NJ. Stoddard, L. c.
Graham. c. F. Fadeley and Charles
Demonet. and they were all present at
the conference. Earnest interest was
shown. and the committee will soon
have it's plans outlined and the work
begun. Large results are expected by
the finance committee from this special
effort. All the members of the Rotary
Club have been appointed to member
shin on the finance committed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-21

oficial notice of the requisitioning by
the British government of all ships un-
der the British flag has been received
by the International Mercantile Marine.
More than so per cent of the tonnage Of
the Intsr9aticnsl Mercantile &akipasis