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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-05-11
PLANS CENSUS OF ALL MALES
National Service Bill Before the
French senate-Need Workers
For Farms.

Paris, May 1.-THE national service
bill, which is before the senate pro
vides for a census of all males resi-
dent in France between the ages of
sixteen and sixty, regardless of ma
tionality. Each person affected will be
asked whether if he left his present
occupation he would be willing to ac-
cept employment of an agricultural or
Industrial nature either near home or
elsewhere.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-05-11
NEW RUSS REVOLT CHECKED
Provisional Cabinet Wins Support OF
Soldiers and ENTHUSIASTICALLY
Accepts Views.

Petrograd, May THE council Of
workmens and soldiers delegates
has accepted the governments ex-
PLANTATION of its May-day note by a
vote Of 81 to 10.
1t has decided that the incident is
closed.
The enforcement street demon
stration was completely swamped by
gigantic procurement demonstra-
ton on Friday evening. There were
some clashes, but no serious Incl
dents.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-05-11
RAILROAD OFFICIAL SETS
EXAMPLE FOR CITIZENS

Chicago, May 9.-First Vice
President G. T. Slade Of the
Northern Pacific railway, has
issued orders that all the beau
tiful little parks along the line
be conveEted into gardens for
the production of potatoes and
other vegetables. The company
thus sets a good example for
citizens, and will raise large
quantity Of foodstuffs in plots
that will be as attractive as If
they were filed with flowers.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-05-11
Nebraska Governor Acts.

Omaha, Neb., May Ex-Governor
Neville of Nebraska has named COM
mittee to hold a series of food conser-
walton meetings in Omaha, May % to
25 inclusive; plans include mobiliza-
ton of all the resources for production.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-05-11
KING READY TO FLEE SWEDEN
Amsterdam Dispatch Declares Danger
Of Revolution Great-WarshIps
at Disposal of Monarch.

London, May IAN Amsterdam dis
patch declares that the danger Of a
revolution against the present govern
ment and royal family Of Sweden is so
great that two warships have been
placed in the anchorage opposite the
royal palace to be available if the
king and queen are compelled to fee.
The situation in Sweden is serious.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-05-11
GREEK STEAMSHIP is SUNK
Parthenon on Way From New York to
Havre Torpedoed-Loss Is
100000.

New York, May 9.-The Greek
steamship Parthenon, which left New
York on April IA for Havre has been
sunk by a German submarine with
loss of $4,OO0,000 in vessel and cargo,
according to dispatch received here
by the owners.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-05-11
blast in Munition Plant.

Kingsport, Tenn, May 9.-An explo-
sion at the Federal Dyestuff and Chem
zeal company's plant, which makes mu-
nitions, wrecked some of the build
ings, killed one man, and fatally
burned others. One man is missing.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-05-11
ENGLAND Lent 500, 100000.

Washington, May 9.-The government
has decided to lend Great Britain $780,
100000 to meet her needs in this coun-
.try durin- May A second instalIment
of S25 100000 was transferred to the
British embassy.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-05-11
LEWIS Driven From Jaffa.

New York, May 9.-The entire jew
ish population of Jaffa, Palestine.
about 5000 men, women and children
of many nationalities, were forced by
the Turks on April / to evacuate their
homes ard flee from the city.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-05-11
salute FIao Memorial pav.

New York, May EVERY citizen of
the United States is asked by the Ma
tional School Camp association, as a
salute to the flag at noon on Memorial
day. to stand motionless and with
barred head for one minute.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-05-11
$4,000. GOO Dozen Eaqs lost.

Washington, May 8.-More than 49,
100000 dozen eggs, most of them
spring eggs, are spoiled in cold stor-
age, because their shells have been
slightly cracked in handling, the de-
partment of agriculture announced
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-05-11
Roumania Asks U. S. for Loan.

Washington, May 8.-The Roumani-
an government has applied to the Unit
ed States for a loan to assist in the
prosecution of the war. Roumania de-
sires between $30000,000 and $4,000
900.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-05-11
unabIe to Seize German Ships.

Washington, May Sit was revealed
in the house that an unpublished provi-
sion in the agreement with Denmark,
by which the Danish West Indies We're
acquired by the United States, was
that German ships would not be seized.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-05-11

The nOrmal tax of individuals, to be
.deduced and withheld at the source Of
income, shall not apply to the new 2
per cent Of normal tax until after jan
uary 1. 1918.
Inheritance Tax Scale.
The inheritance tax starts with one
half Of / per cent as the basic tax on
all estates of $4,000 or less. The re-
mainder of the schedule is applied to
the various excuses in graduation as
follows:
On excess of more than $4,000, but
not exceeding $150,000, per cent
On excess of more than $4,000,
but not exceeding $25O,OOO, 11a per
cent.
On excess of more than $250O0O,
but not exceeding $4,000, 2 per cent.
On excess of more than $450O00, but
not exceeding $1,OOOOO0, 27a per cent.
On excess of more than $1,O000O0,
but not exceeding 100000, 8 per
cent.
On excess of more than 100000,
but not exceeding $3,OO0,O0O, 375 per
cent.
On excess of more than $3,O00O0O,
but not exceeding 100000, 4 per
cent.
On excess of more than 100000,
but not exceeding $5,OOO,0OO, AZ per
cent.
On excess Of more than $5,O0OOOO,
but not exceeding $8,OOO,OOO, per
cent.
On excess of more than $8,OO0,OOO,
but not exceeding $11,OO0,O0O, per
cent.
On excess of more than 81 100000,
but not exceeding $15,OOO,OOO, 10 per
cent.
On excess of more than $15,O00O00,
Is per cent.
The excess profits tax which the
trainers reduced to 10 per cent Of the
excess of s per cent of the profits Of
firms or corporations was restored to
the original 16 per cent.
The tax on spirits, whisky and sim
liar beverages has been increased to
1920 per gallon.
The tax on beer is $2.75 per barrel.
The tax on rectifers is 10 cents per
gallon.
The tax on tobacco has been dou-
bled.
The taxes on cigars have been adj
,vanced to a new schedule ranging
from so cents to $40 per thousand, re-
tail value.
Movie Tickets Taxed.
Tickets to all forms of theatrical,
circus or hippodrome entertainments,
Including moving picture shows, will
be taxed 10 per cent.
Passenger tickets will be taxed 10
per cent on all railway lines except
Communication tickets, which will be
taxed so cents each.
Freight will be taxed 3 per cent of
the rates.
Heat, light and telephone bills will
be taxed per cent.
The documentary stamp taxes OF
the. Spanish-A1Qerican war will be re-
enacted.
Telegraph messages and long-dis-
lance telephone messages, where the
charge exceeds Is cents, will be taxed
5 cents each.
Cosmetics. perfumes and proprie-
tary medicines WI be taxed 5 per
cent.
Pipe lines will pay tax of pei
cent valuation.
automobiles will be taxed 5 PEI
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-05-11
Manv AirpIanes Shot Down.

Berlin, May 18.-Fourteen British
and French airplanes were shot down
on the western front Sunday, the Ger
man war Office announced.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-05-11

The faormal tax of individuals, to be
ldeduced and withheld at the source Of
Iincome, shall not apply to the new 2
per cent Of normal tax until after jan
iuary 1, 1918.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-09-12
GEN. PERSRlNG WITH TROOPS
American Commander Arrives at Field
Headquarters in France-U. S. and
French Sentries on Guard.

The American Training Camp in
France, Sept. General Pershing has
arrived at his field headquarters where
his staff had preceded him several days
and where the French government had
turned over quarters for the Ameri-
cans occupancy The transformation
in the picturesque French town has
been most remarkable.
French and American sentries guard
all approaches to the town and no one
is allowed TO enter without proper
passes. American flags mingle with
the French tri-color from scores of
flag staffs on both public and private
buildings.
Various divisional and corps schools
for the instruction of officers are be-
ing organized and class work will be-
gin, within short time.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-09-12
ITALIAN TROOPS CAPTURE
MONTE SAN GABRIELLE
Latin Forces Now Possess Entire
Chain of Mountains Which
Dominate Goritz.

London, Sept. GA dispatch re-
ceived in London confirms the capture
by the Italians of Monte San Gabrielle,
together with $50 prisoners, including
80 officers. The Italians now possess
the entire chain of mountains which
dominate GoritZ.
Udine, Italy, Tuesday, Sept At is
impossible thus far to give even an ap-
proximate idea of the immense guam
tity of booty which has fallen into the
hands of the Italians since the begin
ming of their advance. The materials
captured show the precipitation with
which the Austrians fled all along the
line of attack. On the BainSfZZa pla
teau near Santo Spirito and Laska
whole conveys of arms and munitions
were abandoned in such haste that
there was no time to destroy them. At
one point thousands of boxes of pro-
jectiles, hand grenades, rockets, shoes,
rifles and helmets were strewn every
where Some of the caverns are still
packed with Austrian dead, lying on
one another.
On hill 652 the Italians captured
three 105-centimeter cannon. Two of
them were perfectly serviceable and
the Italians turned them on the fleeing
enemy, firing 1000 shots.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-09-12
GERMANS FLEE IN FLANDERS
Evacuation of Wide Area in BeIoiun
Underway-Teutons Fear Big
Allied Drive.

Paris, Sept. GA dispatch to the
Havas agency last night from Haze
brouck says:
western Flanders is being evacu.
ated as far as the line for Courtrai.
ThourOut (this line running to the
east respectively of Ypres and Dix
mude). 1t was learned today that
many refugees are being cared for at
Client, large numbers of them arriv-
ing from Roulers (northeast Of
Ypres), which the English are bonn
harding ceaselessly.
"The people of Courtrai have beer
authorized by the German military off,
Gals to leave if they DESIRE and ma
jority of them have departed. Ref
ugees from northern France and Elan.
ders are going to Limbourg."
Canadian Army Headquarters in
France, Sept. 5.-North of Lens, a
most successful minor operation was
carried out which resulted in the pen
tration of the enemy's line and COM
municatiOn trenches on a front of
about 600 yards, the establishing of q
new outpost line, well in advance of
those formerly occupied and the killing
and wounding of many of the enemy. A
number of prisoners were taken be-
longing to the Second Guard Reserve
regiment.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-09-12
RUSSIAN TROOPS
EvACUATE RIGA;
CAPITAL PER|LEG
Baltic Port Abandoned Without
Fight.
FOE TO MARCH ON PETR0GRAD
War Office Announces That Sea Gaze
to City Is Now Opened to Germans
Seat of Government VIII Be
Moved to Moscow.

London, Sept. Riga, RUSSIA
principal Baltic port, has been apah-
doned to the Germans under the threat
of an offensive by land and sea III
which the deciding stroke on the lahu
side was delivered by the Germans last
Saturday.
The fate of Riga was virtually seaieo
when German troops, powerfully lhi-
tiating their offensive, forced cross
ing of the Dvina southeast of the city
and began to push forward after max
ing good their foothold on the rlght
bank of the stream.
Menaced also by the attack OF the
column of Teutonic forces moving from
Mitau, southwest of Riga, and by the
German naval forces recently reported
lowering in the vicinity of the GulI
Of Riga, the Russian military authori-
ties evidently considered the city no
longer tenable and decided to eyacu-
ate it.
Riga is 300 miles from Petrograd as
the crow flies and $50 miles by rail-
Told by Russian War Office.
Petrograd, Sept. 4.-The war Of
fee reports the abandonment of Riga
by the army under orders for a re-
treat. Some Russian detachments, 1t
is stated, voluntarily left their posi-,
tons and are retiring toward the north.
With Riga abandoned and German
occupation of Petrograd in prospect,
the seat of the Russian provisional
government undoubtedly will be moved
to Moscow.
Berlin, Sept. 5.-The city of Riga
was on fire at many points when it was
taken by the German forces, army
headquarters statement announces.
Several thousand Russians were
taken prisoner by the Germans in their
advance in the Riga region, army
headquarters announced. More than
$50 guns were captured by the Ger
man forces in the Great Jaegel river
district.
Thousands of Russ Slain.
Petrograd, Sept. 6-The first refu-
gees from Riga arriving gave dra-
matte description of their last hours
in the city before the German occupa-
ton The first shells were fired from
the direction of Uxkull and fell early
Sunday morning, causing numerous
fires and spreading clouds of suffocat-
ing gases. The people rushed into the
streets, many only partly dressed, and
there was a general panic to reach the
railroad station, which seemed to be
the enemy's chief target.
Smelling with big projectiles from
the direction of Uxkull was resumed
early in the evening, one shell falling
in moving picture hall, causing
losses, and another exploding in the
Hotel Suvoroff. The last train which
left for Petrograd was heavily shelled.
A great many buildings in Riga, ac-
cording to the refugees, were de-
stroyed.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-09-12
MAYOR THOMPSON JEERED
BY CROWD AT CHICAGO
Executive Disappears While on Way
to kankakee After Escaping From
Soldiers, Sailors and Civilians.

Chicago, Sept. 6.-Mayor Thomp-
sons departure for the Kankakee state
fair at the head of his political army,
planned as a triumphal procession, was
spoiled at the outset by violent DEM
onStratiOn started by soldiers from
Grant park, who caught. sight of the
Thompson parade, 80 autos strong, as
it modified in South Michigan avenue
at Van Buren, street.
The soldiers and sailors charged
the machines in a menacing manner
and stripped Thompson banners from
the cars. Cries of "Slacker!" "Take
that American flag from your ma
chine" and similar remarks were
hurled at the mayor by the soldiers
and taken up by the hundreds of pc
destrians and automObilists who lined
Michigan avenue Many held their
noses as the mayors auto passed and
indicated their disapproval in other
ways.
Mayor Thompson has disappeared.
That is, he has disappeared as far as
the public is permitted to know. But
federal agents are said to have him
under strict surveillance. His disap-
pearance is all the more mysterious
since today was the time set for
launching his senatorial boom. His
cohorts and adherents traversed the
state in his behalf, but the mayor
himself was not among them.
Friends of the mayor also attempted
to initiate his boom today, but they
were met with jeers and boots in most
of the towns visited.
At Kankakee, where a fair was in
progress, and it was planned by the
mayors city hall contingent to make
the biggest display of the day, the pro-
ceedings fell fiat.
Chicago, Sept. 4.-Governor LOwden
and Attorney General Brundage con-
ferred in Chicago over the city's mayor.
At the conclusion of their meeting it
was announced that the pacifist stu
alton was well in hand. Chicago was
assured that there will be no further
happenings such as that of Sunday,
when the delegates of the Peoples
council held a meeting here under po-
lice protection.
The governors action in sending
troops to Chicago to enforce his or
ders was conclusive as to whether he
expects his orders obeyed.
That the mailed fist" will be used
on agitators and others who seek to
stir up riot and disorder during the
war period, even though their pro-Ger-
man demonstrations have the sanction
of Thompson, was made known
fOrcibly.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-09-12
1903 KILLED IN AIR RAID
Six German Airplanes Drop Bombs on
Chatham, EngIand-Most of the
Victims Sailors.

London. Sept. 5.-Another air raid
on England occurred on Tuesday night
The English coast was shelled, as well
as the London district.
In Monday nights raid 107 persons
were killed and SO wounded at Chat
ham, it is announced officially.
Six airplanes took part in the raid.
The victims were naval ratings or
sailors.
A dispatch TO the Star from Chat
ham says that a part of the naval bar
racks was struck by a bomb during
Monday nights air raid, causing seri-
Gus loss of life. The Chatham dock
yard, the message states, entirely es-
capped damage.
In addition to the naval casualties
one civilian was killed and six were
injured.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-09-12
FULTON WINS FIGHT ON FOUL
Victor Showed Superiority Over Nor
rls Throughout Fight-CroWd
Jeers Defeated Boxer.

Fight Ringside, Canton, o.. Sept. A.
Fred Fulton, the Rochester giant,
earned the right to meet Jess Willard
for the heavyweight championship title
when he won from Carl Morris, the.
Oklahoma giant, in six rounds here
on Monday. 1t was victory on
foul but nevertheless Fulton showed
superiority throughout the fight.
The crowd swarmed about the ring
and hooted Morris as he left the ring.
The boxing crowd swarmed into the
ring and congratulated Fulton on his
fighting.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-09-12
WILSON TO NATIONAL ARMY
President Sends Godspeed to the Men
Drafted-DecIares War Makes Us
Comrades and Brothers.

Washington, Sept 4.-President Will
son, addressing a final word to the
men drafted for Americas first great
National army, said
"To the Soldiers of the National
Army:
you are undertaking a great duty.
The heart Of the whole country is with
you. Everything you do will be watched
with deepest solicitude not only by
those near and dear to you, but by the
whole nation.
"For this great war draws us all to-
brothers, as all true Americans felt
themselves to be when we first made
good our national independence.
1.-THE eyes of the world will be upon
you, because you are in some special
sense the soldiers of freedom.
LET it be. your PRIDE therefore, to
show all men not only what good SOL
diers you are, but also what good men
you are, keeping yourselves fit and
straight in everything md pure and
clean through and through.
LET us set for ourselves standard
so high it will be glory to live up to
II and add q new laurel to the crown
of America.
"My affectionate confidence goes
with you in every battle and every
test
God keep and guide you"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-09-12
LABOR WILL SUPPORT U. S.
Delegates to the Convention of Amer
lean Labor Alliance Pledge Sup
port to Wilson.

Minneapolis. Mimi, Sept. Cor
ganizsd labor, independent radicals
and socialists joined hands and for
mally pledged themselves to back
President Wilson and the government
TO a finish through the action of the
first convention of the American alli-
ance for labor and democracy
German troops are preparing to re-
tire from Flanders This is the begin
ming of the end" declared Samuel
Gompers at luncheon given in his
honor by the Civic and Commerce as
ISOLATION.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-09-12
j. s. RAIDS ALL
|. ". ". OFFICES;
HAYWOOD SEIZED
international Secretary Arrested
at Chicago.
RAIDS COVER THE COUNTRY
Department of Justice Aids Also Seize
Documents in Offices of Socialists
Headquarters - Nationwide
Move to Curb Treason
Begins.

Washington, Sept. 6.-The govern
ment on Wednesday took drastic
measures to end the antiwar propa-
ganda and activities conducted in the
name of the Industrial Workers OF
the World, the Socialist party, and
other organizations throughout the
United States On orders from Attor-
ney General Gregory, United States
marshals in many towns and cities de-
scended at p. M, central time, upon
local headquarters of the Industrial
Workers of the World, seized books,
checks, correspondence and other doc
uments, and in some instances arrest
ed officials found upon the premises.
The arrest at Chicago of William D..
Haywood, the organizations secretary,
was a conspicuous example.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-09-12
Fined $40 for Sleeping in Church.

Milwaukee = Mistaking the Pollsn
National church, for his home hu'
ward Gekilwiski entered the piace'
piled his clothing up neatly peSl19
him, and curled up for a peaceIu'
sleep. His snores attracted the aIIen,
ton of Patrolman Seymer. Il thousL.
l was home in bed" said GeKI"d7h'
in District court. He was fined DIV
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-09-12
Haywood Seized at Chicago.


Chicago, Sept Civilian d. Hay
wood, international secretary of the
Industrial Workers of the World-the
pseudo labor organization which has
been fighting the draft and fomenting
strikes in munitiOn plants, mines
and on farms was taken into
custody on Wednesday in q raid
by federal agents and city po-
lice on the 1. w. w. headquar-
tiers at 1901 West Madison street,
while all over the country simultane-
Gus raids were being conducted on l.
w. w. offices.
Socialist Offices Raded.
At the same time other federal Off
GERS and police were raiding the ma
tional headquarters of the Socialist
party at sol West Madison street and
examining its papers to see If the so
cialist propaganda against war had
been influenced by German agents and
German money.
Raids in Many Cities.
The extent of the raids on the l. w.
w. offices all over the nation indicated
that at last the government had deter
mined to put an end, once for all, to
the disloyal propaganda which has
been so active.
Offices of the organization were raid
ed at Duluth, on the Minnesota iron
ranges, at Denver, at Los Angeles, at
Seattle, at San Francisco, at Milwau-
kee, Minneapolis, Cleveland, Pitts
burgh, Detroit and wherever the organ
ization has been active.
AT Superior Wis, Emil Parties, pub
Usher of a Finnish socialist daily, was
arrested, and other arrests were made
in various cities.
U. S. After Mayor Thompson.
At the same time detectives from the
American Protective league, which is
aiding the United States secret serv-
ice, returned from Fox lake, where, ac-
cording to reports, they had been in
veStigating the activities of Mayor
Thompson and Fred Lundin, his po-
litical adviser, at the latter's country
home.
Following closely on the l. w. w.
anu SOCldiISt TuluS, inc 1Sucldi Sl"hU
jury went into session in Judge Lam
dis chambers, and secret service OPP
eratiyes appeared with. bulky en-
velopes which were thought to contain
the records of the two organizations.
The investigation was begun by the
grand jury here as a result of a great
accumulation of charges OF all sorts,
mostly of violations of the espionage
law. decreed against the Industrial
Workers of the World and its leaders.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-09-12
U. S. TARS IN PRISON CAMP
Captain oliver and Four Gunners Cap
tured by German Submarine Are
at Brandenburg, Prussia.

Washington. Sept 5.-Captain Oliver
of the American tank steamer. Cam
pana, and the four naval gunners. De-
laney, Roop, Kline and Jacobs. who
were taken prisoner when their shin
was sunk recently by German subma.
rine, are in a prison camp at Brandon
burg, Prussia. The news came b,
cable to the American Red Cross from
Geneva.