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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-03

He made it clear no action was being
taken against the Austrian government,
and the other nations allied with Ger
many.
PRACTICAL COOPERATION
The President said war with Ger
many would involve practical coopera-
ton with the governments now at war
with Germany, including liberal hnah-
cial credits.
WANTS ARMY OF 100000.
The President urged the organization
of an army of at least 100000 men,
chosen upon the principle of universal
liability to service"
THE MESSAGE
President Wilson spoke as follows:
Il have called the Congress into
extraordinary session because there arc
serious, very serious, choices OF policy
to be made and made Immediately,
while it was neither right nor cOnsti-
tutionally permissible that I should
assume the responsibility Of making.
PUT ASIDE RESTRAINTS
ION the third of February last, /
officially laid before you the extra
ordinary announcement Of the Imperial
German Government that on and after
the first day Of February, 1t was its
purpose to put aside all restraints OF
law or of humanity and use its SUBJ
marines to sink every vessel that
sought to approach either the ports OF
Great Britain and Ireland or the west
ern coast of Europe or any of the ports
controlled by the enemies OF Germany
within the Mediterranean. That had
seemed to be the object Of the German
submarine warfare earlier in the war,
hut since April Of last year, the I'm
perial Government had somewhat res
trained the commanders of it's under
sea craft in conformity with its prom
ise then given to us that passenger
boats should not he sunk, and
that due warning would he given to all
other vessels which its submarines
might seek to destroy. when no resist
ance was offered or escape attempted,
and care taken that their crews were
given at least a fair chance to save
their lives in their open boats The
precautions taken We're meagre and
haphaZard enough as was proved In
distressing instance after instance In
the progress of the cruel and unmanly
business. hut certain degree of res
traint was observed.
SWEPT AWAY RESTRICTION
''The new policy has swept every
restriction aside Vessels Of every
kind, whatever their flag. their char
acter, their cargo. their destination,
their errand, have been ruthlessly sent
to the bottom without warning and
without thought Of help or mercy for
those on board, the vessels Of friendly
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BRITISH CAPTURE
TOWN OF CROISILLES

London, April 2.-The British have
captured Croisilles, after a desper-
ate defense by the Germans, Reuters
correspondent at British headquar-
tiers reports.
The towns of Longattes and Doig-
nies also have been captured by tho
British who took some prisoners.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-03

STRIKE VOTE
Of L.W.W.'S
UNITED Press)

Virginia, Mimi, April 2-Approval
of a general industrial strike in case
the United States declares war on
Germany was voted by the conven-
tion of the Industrial Workers of the
World in session here, according to
announcement today. Delegates from
Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan
were in attendance and local branch
es in those states will be asked to
ratify the proposals.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-03
Frazier Pledges Support

"President Wilson in this crisis may depend upon the
loyal support of every North Dakotan, said Governor
Frazier night There has been any question
as to the stand of North Dakota in any matter where
loyalty and patriotism concernedthere can be no
question now
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-03
HOSPITAL SHIP
REPORTED SUNK
UNITED Press.)

" y VOUIIVV TTCSS'V
New York. April 2.-Reaching
an American port today from
England, the Cunard liner, Car
pathia, brought news OF the de-
struction by a German subma-
rine Of a British hospital ship,
with loss Of 167 lives. The Car
pathia escaped the same fate by
only a half hour.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-03
Voting places tomorrow will be as

Voting places tomorrow will be as
follows:
First Ward-All north of township
line, which runs slightly south of
Avenue A, and west of Fifth street
the old high school building on
Fourth street.
Second Ward-West of Fifth
street and south of the township line
store room next to
Faunce's on Fourth street.
Third Ward-East of Fifth street
and north Of the township line-new
high school building, in the base
ment.
Fourth Ward-East of Fifth street
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-03
TAKE OVER 80 PER CENT
GERMAN SHIPS INTERNED
Cnited Press)

Washington, April 2.-Plans were
completed today to take over 80 per
cent of the German merchant ships
interned in American ports immedi-
ately, if state Of war is declared to
exist.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-03
Wires President Wilson

Mayor Lucas upon reading President Wilson's message
to Congress sent the following telegram behalf of the
City of Bismarck:
To President Wilson, Washington, DC:
"0n behalf Of the loyal citizens of Bismarck extend
to you heartest and united support in this great
tional crisis. 'S<ET%L% G#@%$% ""'"'
svy "A. w. LUCAS
4%f% president of the CITY Commission -
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PERFECT DAY GREErS
OPENING OF CONGRESS

Washington. April "A hot
April sun. more clear than has
ever before waved over Wash
ington, broke out through the
clouds today. Gentle April
breezes which gave a hint Of
real summer flung the flags
wide. Floating amid thous-
ands of American flags was a
symbol of the Chinese republic.
The nag, a new one, minus the
dragon, hung over a Chinese
cafe between two American
fags.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-03
WASHINGTON ALL
EXCITEMENT As
SESSION STARTS
War and Anti-War Advocates
Start Demonstrations About
Capitol
AWAITS ORGANIZATION
TO DELIVER MESSAGE
Believes That Nation Will Declare
State of War Exists With
Imperial Government
(Ass0ciated Press)

Washington, April 2.-Senator
Martin, the majority leader, an
nounced in the senate that the house
organization was expected to be per-
fected by 3 o'clock and that Presi-
dent Wilson would address a joint
session as soon as organization was
complete.
Democratic house leaders got
word from the White House to hurry
organization, that President Wilson
would speak tomorrow, but the lead
ers promised to do all they could to
meet his wish to speak today.
Congress assembled with major
ity openly in favor Of declaration
of a state of war If not actually a
declaration of war.
Compulsory Training.
Changing it to make it effective in
promptly raising armed forces, Sen
ator Chamberlain today virtually
completed his compulsory universal
military training bill. The chief
change provides for registration and
training this year of men between
~ anu ~ years. Ill SuUSCNtiCuI yCol ,
men Of. 2l and % and % years would
be subject to training upon call Of
the president. So .,
y T. ~,rs Jeannette FOR Nain,n.
II know of no better way to stand
by the president than to return his
party to power in the house. said
Representative Schall, Progressive,
OF Minnesota, in nominating Clark.
Representative Lenroot. seconding
the nomination of Mann, declared he
could not admit the Republicans were
less patriotic than the Democrats.
There will be no partisanship on the
Republican side, he said.
Among 217 who voted for Clark
was Martin, Progressive, and among
the 205 who voted for Mann was Miss
Jeanette Rankin of Montana. who
thus performed her opening duty.
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Declares Nation Should Unite
With the Dem0cracies to Put
Down Aut0cratic Rule of the
Prussian Dynasty; Urges Di-
rect Aid to Allies in What He
Terms Humanity's Battle
Against Want0nneSS.
ARMED STEAMER SUNK.
fAcooico tod Drnus

= [z2SSUCdCeu
New York, April 2.American steamship Aztec, owned
by the Oriental Navigation company the first armed ship
to sail from American port, sunk yesterday by
German submarine according to advices to the company
from the United States consul Brest France There
information relative to the crews fate numbering thirty
nine including sixteen Americans. 4sa....
CONSIDER MESSAGE TODAY.
Washington, D.. c.. April 2.-Congress adjourned
shortly after the message was delivered and Will
reconvene this morning to discuss line of action 1t
seems assured that President Wilson will backing
of Congress in the step which he has urged vital.
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Helgeson Absent.

Among the absentees was Repre-
sentative Helgesen Of North Dakota.
With the reelection Of Clark, it
seemed certain that Wilson would de-.
liver his address late this afternoon.
1t was expected on every hand that
he would ask congress to declare that
a state of war exists between the
United States and Germany.
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Washington April 2Presden Wilson tonight asked Congress
of existing between the United States and
Germany ,
While the of the summarizing of the steamer Azec-hc
first American armed ship sail the barred being
told from mouth to the capitol the president appearing
before the House Senate joint asked Congress 10
rccopnzc and deal with Germany warfare America.
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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-11-29
IN DISTRICT COURT
DISPOSITION OF VARIOUS MAT.
TIERS BY JUDGE AND JURY.

District court, after the close of
business on Thursday, was adjourn
cd by Judge Henry Silwold until
Tuesday, November 81, 1917. Tues
day the 9th at p. m. was fixed as
the day for pronouncing judgment in
the case of the State of Iowa VS.. Will
liam Davis, who on Thursday morn
ing was convicted of assault with in
tent to inflict great bodily injury on
the person of Clyde Ballinger. This
was the result of a quarrel that took
place during the early morning of
October 81, 1917, at the Waters G.
England Livery on First avenue east.
Law and Equity Cases.
Law and Equity cases were consid-
cred as follows: In the case of Cora
Berdan VS.. George Berdan for d.
vorce, additional evidence was heard
in confederation of the testimony
previously presented and a decree of
divorce was granted, as prayed and
filed with the district clerk.
In probate matters, in the estate of
e. H. Waring the order made on the
second day of the term was set aside
and the report of sale and the sale
was approved. The deed was order
ed and the deed approved. The date
for the hearing of the final report was
set for 10 a. m, December 10, 1917,
and legal notices were ordered posted
at least ten days prior to said date.
In the case of the verbal will of An
ME Mozee, for probate, hearing was
held in open court and it was found
that Annie Mozee was resident of
Mahaska county, Iowa, and that she
died there on or about March %,
1917. That on a day or two prior to
her death and while of sound mind
and Of disposing memory, she made
an oral will in substance as follows:
"At my death l want my sister, Ella
Landau, to have all of my property"
and that said will was made in the
presence of Z. A. Landau and Susie
e. Landau, during the last sickness
Of the testatrix and the will so made,
being established by the testimony of
SAID Witnesses. mat Lne estate OF
the said Annie Mozee consists of 5000
in money in the Des Moines National
Bank of Des Moines, Iowa, and also
wearing apparel valued at about $50,
! making an estate of $3.50. Maxwell
| O'Brien is appointed administrator
and is to give a bond in the sum of
$500.
In the matter of the estate of Jesse
p. Graves, order to sell real estate, an
application was made to sell real es.
tate and the date for hearing was set
for 100 p. m, December 8, 1917, and
legal notices were ordered posted at
least ten days prior to said date. The
same entry was made in the estate
of H. w. Rice for final report.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-11-29
No MAIL To RUSSIA
BOXES ADDRESSED TO SOLDIERS
ARE RETURNED.

Three Christmas packages mailed
to the Oskaloosa soldier boys with the
American forces in Russia by the
Sammies' Mothers Club have been re,
turned from San Francisco with the
following clipping attached
Sec. Persia, Roumania and Russia
Merchandise.
From the Office of the Second Assist.
ant Postmaster General:
Owing to the circumstances that the
postal administration of Russian OBJ.
jects to the transmission by mail to
or via Russia Of all packages OF mer.
chandise other than bona fide trade
samples, packages of merchandise, ex.
cept samples" as defined by Section
81 on page 11S of the Postal Guide for
July, 1916, must not be accepted for
mailing to Persia, Roumania or Russia
whether fully prepaid at the letter
rate or not. Such packages as has
been mailed on or before the date of
this notice will be disatched, subject
to the conditions indicated in Section
Ia on page 115 of the July Guide, but
any such packages which may be
mailed subsequently will be returned
to the senders and the postage prepaid
on said packages refunded to the
senders if application is made in ac
cordance with Section 461, Postal
Laws and Regulations.
Postmasters and other postal Off
Gals will please take due notice of the
foregoing and cause the widest pos
sible publicity to be given thereto.
p. o. Bulletin March %, 1917
1901.
With reference to the above order
of the Department, this office is in re.
ceipt of letter from the Second AS.
sistant directing that special attention
be given to this matter, and such &C
tiCn taken as will assure the return to
the senders of any packages of mer-
chandise other than bona fide trade
samples for the countries named
which may inadvertently be accepted
for mailing.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-11-29
INCREASE CAPITAL
LOCAL CORPORATIONS SHOW
GROWTH OF BUSINESS.

Amendments to the articles of incor-
poration of the Western Manufactur-
ing Co., recently filed with County Re.
corder Dave Hawkins, provide for an
increase in the capital stock of the
firm from $4,000 to $4,000. The petit
ton was signed by J. B. McMullin,
president, and F. w. McOmber. secre-
tary.
A rapid growth in the business of
the local concern has made necessary
the increase in capital. The Western
Manufacturing Company under the
management of Mr.. McOmber is now
making number of automobile and
garage accessories which are gaining
nationwide publicity and are used in
all parts of the country. Eco products
are sold in practically every state in
the union and are handled by Ameri-
cas- largest jobbing houses.
The doubling of the firms capital
means further extension of business
and insures future growth. Eco head
light DINNERS, Eco shop equipment
and Eco air and water service stations
are becoming popular all over the
country.
Amendments to the articles of in
corporation of E. j. Heisel, Inc, filed
with County Recorder Dave Hawkins,
provide that the capital stock of the
concern shall be 100000, which shall
be divided into shares of $40 each,
and issued as common or preferred
stock. The amendment provides that
preferred stock shall draw an annual
accumulative dividend of ten per cent,
payable out of the net profits of the
company before and dividend is paid
on the common before any dividend is
paid on the common stock. Preferred
stock shall not entitle the holder to
vote at the stockholders meetings or
to participate in the firms profits be-
yond the fixed preferential accumula-
tive annual ten per cent dividends.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-11-29
MYSTERIOUS BLAZE
FIRE THREATENS THE M. G. ST. L.
BRIDGE SOUTH OF TOWN..

Oskaloosa's fire department was
called upon by the NJ. & st. L. railway
about one-thirty o'clock Sunday morn
ing for assistance in stopping a fire
that threatened destruction of the
high bridge" south of town on the
east or Peoria division, about block
west of the Market street crossing.
The fire was discovered before it
had done much damage to the struc-
ture but when the boys climbed to
the top they found the stringers in a
twelve foot section blazing and rail
heated red hot.
Not enough of the stringers or ties
were burned to prevent traffic over
the place but repairs will be necessary
to put the structure in good condition.
The fire occurred at point a little
west of the center of the bridge and
Immediately above the creek bed, the
highest place in the structure.
The fire is supposed to have start
ed from live coal dropping from a
passing engine. This being the case
the fire must have been burning a
long time as no engine had been over
the place for several hours, when the
alarm came in. Discovery of the fire
is credited to residents near the
bridge who gave information of the
trouble to the dispatchers office.
The ''south yard" switching crew
with fire department in
the fire and tagged train
from the east until it was certain the
bridge was safe for crossing.
Three tanks of chemical" were
consumed by the fire department in
the blaze and for a time it
looked as though water would be re-
quired.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-11-29
SIXTY BUSY LADIES
WERE AT WORK AT RED CROSS
HEADQUARTERS FRIDAY.

Sixty ladies were at work at Red
Cross Headquarters yesterday - and
much was accomplished. Each day a
ties of excellent work are being turn
ed out. Probably no county in Iowa is
better organized than Mahaska. With
twenty-five auxiliaries in addition to
the forces in Oskaloosa. We can truly
feel that in Red Cross work we are
doing our Bit. Will all ladies COM
ing to headquarters to work, please
remember to bring white aprons and
head covering. Such are the instruct
ions received from Headquarters at
Washington, D. C. Unless a wash
waist is worn a sleeved apron is pre-
ferable. Head coverings may be made
Iof square of white goods-muslin,
cheese cloth or India linen. This ap-
plies also to the workers in auXiliaries
Miss Abrams spent Thursday after
noon at Wright, giving instructions in
surgical dressings. She ca arrange to
visit other auxiliaries if they can pro1
vide means of conveyance.
Much interest is being shown in re-
gard to the classes which will COM
mence at Headquarters next week and
many ladies are enrolling for the
work.
The taking of this course does not
obligate one to any form of service
anywhere, but it is expected that
those who complete the work will be
glad to assist in the local work room
as they are needed.
Another bf gauZe dressings is pack
ed ready for shipment. The inspection
and packing is in charge of Miss
Abrams but she is assisted by Miss
Heinsfuter, Mrs. VIII Kalbach and
Mrs. Owen Jones.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-11-29
CEDAR PEOPLE
PAID IN CASH
CONTRIBUTIONS TO ARMY Y. AL.
MOST ALL SETTLED.
MRS. AUSTIN PASSES AWAY
Marriage Reception To Well Known
Couple - Churches United For
Thanksgiving Day Program
At Baptist Church.

Fremont, Nav 24.-Fremont is re-
joicing over the eact that $1,335.16
was raised in the Army Y. M. c. A..
campaign and that of this large sum
only $3.50 was in pledges, the rest
being in cash. The allotment for
Cedar township met with the most
gratifying success. The township
outside raised $847.70 and Fremont
gave $488.46 or more than half of
the original allotment. This is a
remarkable showing and the cash
average is probably larger than any
other township in the county.
Death of Mrs. Austin. =.
Mrs. E. E. Austin, the wife of the
cashier of the State Bank of FIRE.
mont. passed away on Thursday
morning after an illness of over two
years. Aside from her husband
there are three children who survive.
The funeral will be held from the
Baptist church Sunday afternoon.
NuptiaI Reception.
After the recent marriage of Miss
Ferne Clark to John T. Williams at
the M. E.. parsonage at Killduff by
Rev. Hugh Neville, formerly of Ere.
mont, Mr.. and Mrs. E. p. Williams
gave the young couple a reception
and aside from an elegant three
course dinner, the entire company
was photographed in a group picture.
Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. e. P. Williams, the parents of
the groom, Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Clark.
the parents of the bride, two sisters,
Mae and Lillian Clark, Mr. and Mrs
John Yenney, Rev. and Mrs. J. w.
Carson of the M. E. church, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed Arganbright and daughter,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Perkins and son,
Gaylord Clark and Raymond Viii.
liams.
Thanksgiving Service.
Thanksgiving services will be held
in the Baptist church with Rev. J. w
Carson in charge at 1880 p. m. on
Thursday evening.
Personal Mention.
Among the Oskaloosa visitors in
Fremont this week were w. w. Viii.
liams and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rice
Mr.. Williams was the Oskaloosa
chairman of Cedar township Army
Y. M. c. A. fund and Mr.. and Mrs.
Rice were on their way to Camp
Dodge with party of Fremont and
Cedar friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Goehring, DR..
C. NJ. Collins and Fred Beck went
by auto to Oskaloosa and saw the
Penn-Wesleyan game on Friday last.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-11-29
8 OsKALO6sA BOYS
ARE GIVEN COMMISSION AT OFF,
GERS SCHOOL.

United Press dispatches received by
the Herald yesterday afternoon an
nOunCed that Harry II. Shultz, Bert
Vanderbilt, and Eugene Little of Os-
kaloosa have received commissions as
First Lieutenants at the second Re
serve officers Training camp at Fort
Smelling, Mimi, Notice of Shultzs ap-
pointment was received early in the
afternoon, and word of Vanderwilt's
and Titles commissions were receiv-
ed late in the evening.
These three student officers are
well known in Oskaloosa. Shultz is
graduate of the Oskaloosa high school
and was attending the State Univer-
sity of Iowa when he applied for ad-
mission in the first camp After three
months training he was recommended
for commission as Second Lieu
tenant and informed that another
three months training would bring
him First Lieutenant's commission.
Shultz entered the second camp and
was a successful student. Vanderbilt
Is d graduate VI rem SOleSe anu u
former Quaker athlete. He is the son
of W. J. Vanderbilt who lives just
west of Oskaloosa. Little is a former
student of Penn College, Kemper Mill
tary school, and the University of Min
nesota and has made his nome while
here with Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Little,
his uncle and aunt. Before going to
camp he was clerk in the Peoples
Trust and Savings Bank.
Among other Mahaska county
Young men, student officers, who have
been in training at the Reserve Off
GERS Training Camp at Fort Smelling,
Mimi, and who received commissions
yesterday were o. F. Triplette, of
Fremont, First Lieutenant in the In
fantry, and Leslie NJ. Boatman of
Barnes City. Second Lieutenant in
the Infantry. Thomas L. Smith of
Givin has been selected for an event
ual Second Lieutenant's commission
in the regular army, and will be as
signed at once post in the regular
army.
Coach M. d. McWilliams, former
athletic director of Central College of
Pella, was also among those commits
stoned as First Lieutenants in the In
fantry.