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Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-05
URGE PRESIDENT
TO KEEP PEACE
New Workers of Teutonic
Descent Assert Loyalty
to United States.

New York. Feb. 5.-Representatives
of German and Austrian Hungarian
organizations in New York said today
that the resolution Of unqualified
loyalty and an alliance to the United
States. adopted at meeting Of these
bodies last night, was only the first
OF messages Of this kind that would
be sent to President Wilson this week
Last nights meeting was attended
by representatives Of Teutonic and
Hungarian organizations with mem
bership Of 100000.
kilograms were sent to President
Wilson and members Of congress urg-
ing them to keep the nation out OF
war.
Mrs. E. G. Doernhoefer. president
Of the German Alliance for Women,
one OF the speakers. said that al
though five OF her fifteen relatives in
the German army had been killed. If
war We're declared on Germany, her
three sons without hesitation would
enlist in the United States army.
II would be a bad mother" she
said, ''if l did not teach them to love
and live and die for their country
America
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-05
READY TO GIVE
PERSH|NGFORCE
BIG RECEPTION
Columbus Citizens to Wei.
p come Troops-Many Ref
ugees With Army.
ARMY Is HOME,


Columbus, n. NJ, Feb. S.-Major
General John j. Iershing rode out
Of Mexico at 1O:O5 a. m. today at
the head of more than 10000 SOL
diers Of the American Punitive ex-
petition.
Columbus. n. NJ, Feb. 5.-Colum-
bus will welcome the expeditionary
force that IN narched away to Mexico
on March 15.; 1916. The little border
town that was the scene of the Villa
raid was decorated today in their
honor. The column will be met at
the border by the New Mexico ma
tfonal guard and at the towns edge
by school children. waving flags.
While the refugees arriving at the
border with the troops presented a
pitiable spectacle as a whole, there
have been some comic incidents. Four
babies born en- route were given the
surnames Of officers in command of
the refugee escorts
A Mexican woman rode to the bor-
der on calf which she saddled at
Ell Nalle. 175 miles to the south.
Chickens, cows, herds Of horses. sheep
and even little lambs tied to the axles
Of wagons have accompanied the
civilians fleeing from the wrath of
Villa
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-05
GOVERNMENT
GUARD NET
IS SPREAD
Far Flung Guard Line EN-
braces all Government
and Private Plants. e
"UNDESIRABLES"
ARE WEEDiED OUT
Many Battleships Ready for
Sea-German Liners Un-
der Heavy Guard.

Philadelphia, Feb. 5.-The tension
created here by the crisis between the
United States and Germany has re-
suited in a strengthening and tight
ening Of guard lines about all govern
ment property and privately owned
munitions plants.
Plants of tremendous military ap-
pearance are located in and near
this city. including the Frankford and
Schuylkill arsenals and the big arma-
ment plants that are turning out
thousands sof tons of war materials.
All of these places were under heavy
guard when the gates opened today.
Government agents are combing the
list OF employees at all munition plants
to eliminate -.'undesirables."
City policemen, both in uniform and
in civilian clothes. are on duty at the
post OFFICE. the customs house. the
government arsenals.
Commandant Russell, Of the Phila-
delphia navy yard. had every marine
and bluejacket in the yard either at
drill or helping to load supplies on
| the war ships. The battleships Mis-
souri, and Minnesota are said to be
practically ready for sea duty as is
the cruiser Wisconsin. The battle
ships Ohio and the destroyer Paulding
| will be ready in few days. it is said
A strong guard was being MAIN
tanned today around the German lin
ers Rhaetia and Prinz Oskar and the
/ Austrian merchantmen Franconia.
Hose crews were ordered confined
! aboard the vessels by Collector of the
Port Berry
The Philadelphia military training
corps drawn from members of the
Drexel Biddle Bible classes have Of
fered its services in event of war to
Governor Brumbach. Twelve thou
sand members of the Bible classes
signified their willingness to volunteer
for war service.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-05
u. s. OFFICIALS THOUGHT PACT OF 1928, WHICH
EMBODIED CONVENTION OF 1899, WAS OBSOLETE
GERMANY INVOKED IT IN CASE OF WAL ?. FRYE
GERMANS TAKE TRENCHES
Rccapturc from British Greater Por-
ton of Positions East of
BaucOurt.

Berlin, by wireless. Feb. 5.-Ger-
man troops in counter attack yes
terday recaptured from the British
the greater portion Of the trenches
east Of Baucourt. on the Somme front
that had recently been lost, the war
office announced today. The British
failed in a heavy attack north Of Bau-
court In the afternoon and in a Sec
ond assault at night.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-05
U. s. PASSENGER
SHIP SAILS FOR
AMERICAN PORT
Steamer New York Leaves
Liverpool-First to go
Since U-boat Order.

New York. Feb. 5-The American
line received cableEram today say
ing that the steamship New York,
carrying 231 passengers. including
many Americans. left Liverpool at 5
p. M. Saturday. She is the first Amer
ican passenger ship to sail since Ger
many promulgated her new submarine
warfare. The New York is expected
here next Sunday.
The American line steamship Phil
adelphia arrived at Liverpool 1 p. m.
Sunday, according to cablegrams re-
ceived here this morning by officials
OF the International Mercantile Ma
rine. The steamship Finland. also of
tho American line. earrived at Liver
pool at o'clock this morning.
Officials of. the International Mer-
camille Marine announced that the
American line steamship St. Louis
would not sail today
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-05
ACTION OF THE
PRES. ENDORSED
Resolution to this Effect In
troduced in Senate by
Senator Stone.

Washington. Feb. 5.-A resolution
endorsing President Wilson's action
in severing diplomatic relations with
Germany was introduced in the senate
the foreign relations committee, en-
phasizing particularly the presidents q
expressed desire to maintain peace.
The resolution recited the severance
of diplomatic relations with Germany
and concluded by declaring that the
senate approves the action taken by
the president az set forth in his ad-
dress to congress-
Senator Stone requested that the
resolution 60 over for a day under
the rules for action tomorrow and II
Was agreed to without debate.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-05
WILSON'S ACTION IS
RfGRfTTABlE, SAYS
TIE COLOGNE GAZETTE

London. Feb. s:-The Cologne Ga
trail News administration correspond
"Mr. wilson's illction is rsrrettab,e.
but let him not inag agine it will make
us hesitate. We are firm In our de-
cision to apply to the full the means
that will bring us victory and peace.
Although President Wilson's dec
laration does not mean war, 1t is a
threat Of war and the frst step to-
wards 1t. In neither event shall we
be deferred" -'}
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-05
IS MILLION men
ARE AVAILABLE
F0RWARS SERVICE
Estimated that that Number
of Physically Fit Men
Can be Mustered.

New York, Feb SIN a serious
emergency nearly 100000 men are
available for military service in the
United States. according to an esti-
mate made by the executive commit
tee Of Mayor Mitchelrs committee on
national defense. There are now ply
sically nt for service in the field. 1t
was said, 1O,535,940 men between the
ages of 1S and As years.
The committee. in estimating the
nations resources in men between 1S
and 45 years available for military
service. after deductions for morbid
ity," physical defects industrial ne
cessities and dependency of families.
places the number at 4,77S,05O.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-05
GERMANY Will NOT MODIFY ORDERS TO HER
SUBMARINE COMMANDERS; REGRETS THAT U. S.
MSUNDfRSTAND6, But Will REMAIN firm
FORD COMES FORWARD
Detroit Manufacturer Will Turn, His
Plant Over to Government in
Case of War.

Washington. Feb. s. Henry
Ford, manufacturer and pasifist,
event of war nc would place his
factory at the disposal Of the gov
cr1llnent and operate 1t without
profit.
II stand with our president"
said Mr.. Ford in a formal state
ment, land in the event Of q decla-
ration of war will place our factory
at the disposal of the United States
government and will operate with
out one cent of profit. will also
contribute my own time and work
harder than ever before
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-05
j. s. FINANCES
IN GOOD SHAPE
Congress Advised that Near
ly all Other Countries
Are in our Debt.

Washington. Feb. 5.-The comp
troller of the currency today advised
congress. in submitting his annual
report that the United States now
seems "entrenched financially almost
firmly as it is possible for any human
government to be-" National bank
gross earnings are given as $590.642.-
051 for the last fiscal year. net earn
ings $l57.543,547, an increase in the
latter of $S0.5O0,000.
Practically the whole world is in
debt to u.s. the report said, "and 10
steadily increasing its obligations. Our
wealth is piling up with wonderful
rapidity. but to do our proper work
in the world and protect and enlarge
our interests we may before long need
every dollar of its resources"
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-05
Rehabilitation Asked.

Berlin. Feb. 4. via London, Feb. s.
the Associated Press learns au-
thoritatively that Germany will pro-
pose to Ambassador Gerard a special
re-ratlfication OF the Prussian-Ameri.
can treaties of 1879 and 1912, allow
ing nations in case Of war nine
months i'll which to settle their affairs
would positively insure Americans in
Germany of safety.
A representative of the foreign Of.
flce pointed to correspondent of the
Associated Press that the ancient
treaties between the United States
and Prussia were still in effect and
contained clause. contrary to the
usual rule. that they should not be
invalidated by the outbreak Of hos.
tilities. This official said that SO far
AS he was informed Germany certain
ly would hold to these treaties and
tina. there would be no question Of
case Of war.
In official quarters there seemed to
be anxiety to reassure the few Ameri-
cans still here on the question Of in.
ternment. Several Of these Americans
are in highly difficult position with
no prospective means Of return to
the United States except by the trans
Siberian railway or possibly by a
roundabout route through Switzerland
to Spain and by Spanish steamers to
Cuba. Scores of Americans have ap-
piled since Wednesday for the neces-
sary military permission to leave the
country, but this involves a delay of
at least fortnight. Others, includ-
ing longtime residents. whose inter-
ests are in Germany, plan to remain
no matter what happens
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-05
Brazil READY TO MAKE
PROTEST TO GERMANY

Rio. Janeiro. Feb. 5.-The note of
Germany in answer to her declaration
of unrestricted submarine war has
been completed. but will not be sent
until after an exchange Of views be-
tween some of the American govern
ments. President Wenceslau Braz will
summon a special meeting Of the cab
met to discuss the situation.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-05
N. MEET GERMAN [! R ] U-B0A1
Dutch on Tank 's,}-mer, Roterdam,
Encounters submp pr1ne 100. Miles
West OF. SciIly Islands.

New York. Feb. 5.--A German sub
marine was met 12o miles west of the
Scilly islands, January 20. by the
Dutch oil tank steamship Rotterdam,
the latter's officers reported upon her
arrival here today. The U-boat was in
the route usually followed by ships
steaming between Liverpool and New
York: The Rotterdam signalled her
destination and was not detained
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-05
300 GERMAN -CONSUlS
IN BfRNSTORfF PARTY

Washington, Feb. 5.-Arrangements
are being made for all German con-
suis and consullor officials in the
United States to accompany Count
Won Bernstorff and the German en-
bassy star out OF the country. The
whole party-more than 800 in all
probably will go via Cuba and Spain.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-05
n. D. TROOPS LEAVE
Fl. SMELLING FEB. IA

Fort Snelling.s Minn., Feb. s.
North Dakota troops ara expected to
leave Fort Smelling for their homes
February IA. 1t was said today No
orders to retain them following the
break with Germany have been re-
ceived. 49,. ....-.-s.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-05
AUsTRIA's ADHESION.


Washington, Feb. 5.-Whilc Off
cfals refused to admit that Aus
trials formal announcement of her
adhesion to Germany's declaration
Of unrestricted submarine warfare
has been received officially. there is
reason for believing Il is now he.
fore the government and that ap.
propriate action Is bcins consider.
ed.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-05
SUPREME COURT RECESS


Washington, Feb 5.--The supreme
court recessed today until March S
without deciding the AdamAon teat
case or the habsas corpus PROCEEDINGS
of u. $. District Attorney III. gnOwdSn
Marshal Of New York.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-05
GERARD HETS ORnERs

- GERARD GETS ORDERS.
Berlin. (Via Iondom. Feb. s.
Ambassador James ". Gerard this
morning received Instructions to
request his passports.
His plans for departure are not
vet decided.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-05
PENEIEIiD RJ.SY

Amsterdam. Holland. via London,
Feb. 5.-A Vienna telegram says
that the AustYD.Hnngarian foreign
minister, Count Czerntn. has had an
hours conference with tho Ameri.
can ambassador, Frederic Pcnficld.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-05
CONGRESS IS URGED
TO GET READY FOR :.
ANY fvtNTUAL|TY
President Still Hopes For
Peace, But Makes Ready
For War.
ARRIVAL OF u. S.
REPORTED TODAY
Situation Resolves Itself in
to One of Tense
Waiting.

Washington. Feb. 5.-Stili fervent
ly hoping for peace. but taking every
possible step to prepare the country
for war If it must come, President
Wilson today appealed to congress to
dispose quickly of all routine busi-
ness. appropriation bills and pending
legislation, and clear its decks for ac-
ton to meet any eventuality.
The president wants congress ready
to act II 1t becomes necessary for him
to address it again and ask for au-
thority to use all the resources of the
United States to protect American
ships and lives on their peaceful and
lawful errands on the high seas.
Ships Arrive Safely.
The safe arrival Of American ships
in English harbors, reported this
morning. brought an air Of. relief to
the tensity which has prevailed, every
where. officials still hope Germany
would not violate her pledges to the
United States; despite her threat
All on,cia1sSrea1ited that the tsltua-
tIon had resolved itself into $ne Of
tense waiting and careful prepaEa ton.
overact may come soon or be long de-
layed. Meanwhile they are putting
every agency Of the government in
motion to meet it.
Apparently the next question OF
great moment to be decided relates to
Austria's participation in Germany's
campaign Of ruthlessness. President
Wilson Is ready to sever relations al
so with the dual monarchy as soon as
1t officially subscribes to the German
declaration. ~
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-05
Pres. WILSON Makes READY FOR WAR
BUL,L,..E !, 1.
GERARD TO SPAIN.

Berlin, Eeh ~ via London, Feb.
5.-Unitcd states Ambassador &c.
rartl has practically decided to re-
turn TO the United states from a
Spanish port. The plan to have
American interests taken over by
the Brazilian minister has been
abandoned and Is not known who
will represent y America In Berlin
after Mr.. GeraFd's departure.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-05
GERMANS TAKEN FROM CANAl

GERMANS TAKEN FROM CANAL
Colon. Feb. 5.-Twcnty Germans
who have been removed from tho
working force on the Panama canal
and about SO other Germans from
four German steamers seized Satur.
day by canal zone authorities. will
he sent to New York on the United
States transport Fitzpatrick which
sails TODAY.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-05
PAGE SEES BALFOrR.

London. Feb. b.-Thc American
ambassador. Walter H. Page. had q
prolonged interview this afternoon
with the British foreign secretary.
A. j. Balfour. The Spanish ambassa-
dor also called At the foreign office.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-05
RUSH EoUIPMENT EAST

Quincy. ILL.,, Feb. 5.-Orders have
been received hero from Chicago by
officers Of tho local divisions, Hi.
nois naval reserves, to rush its en-
tire gun cquipment to tho cast.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-05
GERMAN SHIPS
AT MANILA ARE
SEIZED TODAY
u. S. Naval Authorities
Board The1n-All Are
Found Damaged.

Manila, Philippines, Feb. '5.-The
naval authorities at o'clock this
evening seized the II German mer-
chant vessels anchored in Manila Bay.
All the German crews were removed.
Naval guards were left on the ves-
sells. Both were sent to the German
merchantmen which were boarded one
at time. The American crews took
off the Germans who were landed in
the business district which was almost
deserted at that hour. Squads Of
American police met the !. Germans.
The municipal authorities will care for
the Germans who are without re-
sources. The others will go free.
American policec are guarding the
German consulate. H.;
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-05
CENTRAL POWER TO
STAND BY TERMS,
AN OFFICIAL SAYS
Would Make it Impossible
to Seize German Ships :.
Tied up Here. j
WILSON MUST MAKE
AN EARLY DECISION
Would Insure Americans in
Germany of Saftey Dur
ing Way. IL

Washington, Feb. 5.-The status Of
the Prussian-American treaty of 1928
is one of the first things President
Wilson will have to decide as a result
of breaking off relations with Ger
many.
Originally negotiated and known as
the treaty of 1899, all its terms were
included in the latter treaty of 1928,
when it expired by limitation.
The United States considered the
treaty obsolete and no American off,
cial ever believed it's terms would be
invoked until Germany suddenly took
advantage Of them when called upon
to settle for sinking the American
sailing ship VIM. +. Frye early in the
war.
Examination Of the terms of the
almost forgotten convention shows
that it contains provisions which il
permitted to stand might prevent the
United States from confiscating Ger.
man war-bound ships in American
harbors in case of war. )
How the United States would re.
gard a proposal for a special re-
ratification Of the treaty is not clear
at this time. The impression prevails
in some quarters that it might be
more desirable to denounce the treaty
than to give it new force.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-05
AM Ara Damarefl.

Manila, Feb. 5.-Customs officers
aided by navy experts have discovered
that everyone of the II German ships
anchored here have been extensively
damaged. :
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-27
Old Time Boxers Make Money Running
 Exhibitions in Clubs

Thomas F. Sullivan, known in the heyday of his fistic glory as Brook 1yn Tommy" will pass his thirty-sixth milestone to-day, as he was born on Feb. 27, 1881, in Brooklyn. Of late years Tommy has been running box ing club and acting as fight impre- sario in St. Louis, the city where he won the featherweight championship back in 1904, by defeating Abe Atteu in five rounds. Sullivan held the ti- tie until 1908, when Abe turned the tables on him and handed him a kayo in four rounds
 Brooklyn Tommy is one of the few old boxers who have been successful as promoters and managers of fight CTS. Jimmy Dimo, who runs a bix boxing stable in New Castle, Pa., has probably made more kale out of the game than any of the other old tirn- CTS. Tommy Ryan, the old welter- weight champ, has done fairly well running boxing club in Syracuse. Dick Burge, the old English light weight, has long been a leading pro- moter of fstic entertainments in Lon don. Tommy Burns opened a cloth- ing store in Calgary after quitting the ring, but later became an impresario in Calgary and New Orleans
 A lot of the old timers have been more or less successful as instructors
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-27
WOULD PLAYERS
 FLOCK TO CoL0RS
 IN EvENI OF WAR?

It would be interesting toswatch the actions of the big leaguers in the event of a call for volunteers. writes E. A. Batchelor in the Detroit Free Press. In talking of war in an abstract way, most of them say that they wouldn't consider military service until they were forced into 1t by conscription. But lots of other men say this aca- demically when as a matter of fact they would be the first ones to reach the recruiting station when convinced that the country needed them.
 Ball players as rule have few ina terests outside of the games. During the season they talk baseball more than anything else except their own personal affairs. Few of them seem to take much interest in the European conflict nor to be very we'll posted on events on the other side. They are good substantial American citizens for the most part, though, and in a pinch probably would be there as strong as anybody.
 Doubtless the plan of the American League for military drills in training camps will stir an interest among the athletes in the situation that con- fronts the nation, but one wonders if the fans as whole would welcome their enlistment and consequent de- sertion of the ball field.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-27
Jack Johnson Beat Sam McVey in Bout
 Ih California Arena

- Sam McVey and Jack Johnson mingled in a Los Angeles ring IA years ago tonight, Black Jack hav- ing the better of the 20-rOund argu- ment with the California cullud gent. This was McVey's first real battle, and he put up an excellent display for a novice. Sam was then in his eighteenth year, while Johnson was 25, had an advantage o 1.-two inches in height, and had at least a score of bouts under his belt. McVey had de- veloped his muscles by working as a lumberman, cutting and loading rail- road ties.
 After his fight with Johnson he took on the veteran Kid Carter, a great fighter in his day, but then slip ping back, and knocked him out in the 11th round. Sam's next triumph was over Denver Ed Martin, who stayed less than a round with the black boy. Sam then thought he was ripe to fight Johnson again, but Jack had the best of the 20-round affair in the City of Angels. A third meeting in San Francisco resulted in Sam's defeat by a knockout in the goth round. After that McVey went abroad, and he was one of the pion- eers who popularized boxing in France, where for years he was a popular idol.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-27
NEW HAVEN BOWLERS~ LEAVE
 MARCH F FOR GRAND RAPIDS
Lindsey and Other Stars Expect to Do We'll Against
 Field of $500 Rollers

10:15 o'clock the next morning. Leav- ing Jackson at 10:20 o'clock, they are scheduled to steam into Grand Rapids at 1:05 o'clock that day.
 Reports from Grand Rapids state that the city has gone bowling mad and that preparations are being made for the reception of approximately $500 bowlers from every nook and corner of the United States. There have been IS new alleys installed in the armory there while carload of brand new pins are expected to arrive within the next few days.
 Bowlers-in Grand Fapids, cogrizant of New Haven's Nprowess on the strips look for the local entrants to finish we'll up among the leaders again this year. Unless the locals are stricken with an attack of over-conffdence, and there is no reason to believe that they will, the team should do all that is ex- pected of it. The team that goes from here this years is by far the strongest ever moulded together in this city.
 Mort Lindsey, who recently located in Baltimore, sent word here yester- day that he will be on deck to go away with the team Lindsey jumped overt to Washington on Sunday and hooked up in competition with several of the best bowlers in the capitol. He averaged 207 for 12 games. furnishing satisfactory proof that he is still hit ting the pins in n1underous fashion.