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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-10
CONGRESS MUST RUSH
WAR TAX BILL THRU
Adjournment Fever Is in Air
But President Is Demanding
Immediate Action.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 9.-Passage
of the $2.5OO,O 100000 war tax bill late
tomorrow by the senate atter "a
months contention is the first major
1tem of an adjournment program be-
ing framed by congressional leaders
The adjournment fever is in the
air. Leaders are endeavoring to re-
concile the desire at the capitol ana
White House to close the session next
month with the presidents Legislative
program with the soldiers and sailors
insurance bill as the principal stumb-
ling block.
The chief features OF the program
before congress are:
The war tax bill which will go to
conference this week and probably
to the president within a fortnight
The $11.500. 100000 war credits bill
which will be taken up Tuesday by
the senate finance committee.
The S4,S00,000,0 600 deficiency ap
! preparation bill before the house.
The insurance measure, due to pass
the house this week.
The administration trading with
the-enemy bill, which has passed the
house and is awaiting senate debate
Tuesday.
As usual the re-adjournment con-
gestion is on the senate side.
| The war tax bill is definitely sci
/ for passage there tomorrow.
/ While it is in conference the SEN
! ate hopes to pass the trading-with-
the-enemy bill and the eleven billion
dollar war credits bills, possibly with
/ in a fortnight.
Senate leaders are endeavoring tC
secure agreement of administration
leaders to postpone enactment of the
Insurance hill until December l.
Senate action is planned during the
week on bills to curb l. w. w. and
other activities interfering with tn,
conduct of the war.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-10
viii TRY MAJOR for Race
Riots in East st. Louis

EAST ST. LOUIS, H., Sept. o.
Mayor Fred w. Mollman, who with
his secretary. Maurice Ahearn. was
indicted yesterday at Bellevlle with
thirty-seven others in connection with
the recent race riots here will return
tomorrow from Moab, Mo. to face
the charge.
The names of those indicted with
the mayor and his secretary have not
been made public.
The committee OF one hundred. or
ganized after the riots TO preserve
law and order, will meet tomorrow
afternoon. II is probable that a reso-
luton will be introduced asking Mayor
Mollman to give up his office until
after his trial.
Lawyers are puzzled over the ques-
tion of who would succeed the mayor
in case he should give up his place
pending the trial. They say there is
no law to cover the present situation.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-10
Petrograd in Danger;
People Told to Leave

PETROGRAD, Sept. 9.-Authorita-
tive statements issued here dealing
with the loss of Riga say that altho
competent military authorities do not
regard Petrograd as endangered, yet
the approach of the war zone to the
capital necessitates decisive measures
for the government Of the city. There
fore q new administration will be
formed. M. Nikitine, minister of posts
and telegraph, who has been charged
by the government with the task of
partly eyacuating the capital, advised
those not engaged in business to leave
the city in patches for the present ani
promises every facility for their de-
parture.
1t is said that n majority OF tho
ministers are against removing the
government into the interior. In any
case 1t Is said the government will
takes no steps for six weeks.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-10
Socialists Are Asked
to Stand by Country

NEW YORK, Sept. ALI Social
lists IN the United States. organized
and unorganized, were urged to put
all their energy. strength, ardor and
enthusiasm at the disposal of the
government so that the war may be
carried to Il rapid and victorious con-
clusion" in statement ISSUED by
Solicist delegates to the Minneapolis
conference of the American Alliance
for Labor and Democracy on their
return hero tonight
They will be acting in accordance
with the roblest traditions and highest
aspirations OF America as well as the
international Socialist movement"
the statement added.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-10
German PlOtters Busy
in MericO City Again

of German consuls nave recently ar
of Germon consuls have recently ar
rived In Mexico City. including Herr
Sohultzof Juarez and II. Evcrebusch
OF Tampico. Their visit Is taken in
conjunction with the arrival OF four
German military men who had been
for some months In Sonora and on tho
west coast has led to the suggestion
that conference OF Germans has
been called here. 1t Is expected that
the long-dolayed appointments Will bo
announced next Tuesday.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-10
British Are Successful
in Taking German Trench

LONDON. Sept. British troops
holding the line east OF Nilleret,
southeast OF Harglcourt, attacked
early this morning and succeeded In
entoring German ternches on u front
of several hundred yards. taking a
number OF prisoners according to the
war office statement today. Enemy
trenches were also successfully raided
during the night in the nOighborhood
of Gruvelle and east OF Vcrmelles.
The text reads:
Early this morning troops holding
our limo east of Villerct, southeast OF
Hargicourt, attacked and succeeded
In entering German trenches on a
front Of several hundred yards A
number Of prisoners were taken by us
I'VE steadily raided the enemy
trenches during the night In tho neigh
borhood OF Gavrolle and cast of Yer.
melles. and secured few prisoners.
Hostile artillery was active during
the night in the neighborhood OF
Westhoek. We captured thirteen
prisoners az the result OF local fighting
northeast OF Ypres.'
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-10
FAIR GATES WILL
OPEN TO-DAY NOON
Fourth Annual Exposition Is
Ready in Every Department
For the First Day.
is BIGGEST AND BEST YET
Paid for by Taxation; Free
Admission, Free Entries;
Many Cash Premiums.
Today's Program.

Today's Program.
- Noon-Gates open.
23O-Band concert on upton streets.
9:O0--Formal opening Of fair. Address by
Glenn Condor. All exhibit buildings
open for inspection. Campbell carni,
val shows in full blast on on west e it,,s END nc
sings With the Band. Five outdoor
attractions.
1880 D. m.--First night Of the big fair
Grounds and buildings brilliantly IL
Illuminated All buildings open to
the public. Band concert, patriotic
singing. Campbell shows on the
1o;so-Gates closed and lights out.
The fourth annual Tulsa county
free fair, truly bigger and better than
ever before, will be thrown open to
the public today. The forenoon VIII
be spent In putting the final touches
on exhibits. A big army of workmen
ard decorators worked all day yester-
day and far into the night Their task
will be completed by noon today when
the gates will be thrown open.
"By noon Monday every building
will be filled to capacity. the carnival
company will be set up, all concession
aires will be on the ground and the
fair will be ready in every detail .or
the opening" said Secretary n. X.
Graham last night after hard days
work President w. A. Rayson and
many of the fair directors spent the
day on the grounds attending to the
various details. They will remain
thruout the week.
Band Will Play.
At 230 o'clock the Tulsa band of
25 pieces will play on the uptown
streets. At o'clock will occur the
formal opening of the fair. 1t will
be marked b a short address by Glenn
Condor, state representative, who Will
speak from the bandstand on the
plaza. At the conclusion of his re-
marks the doors of all buildings will
be thrown open and the interesting
exhibits, filling six big buildings to
capacity, will be ready for public in
spection.
Scores OF extra jitneys will begin
operating on the Admiral boulevard
route this morning and continue in
service thruout the fair. The Tulsa
street railwa company will employ its
busses for this purpose. Jitneys will
run to the fair grounds entrance.
The band will give a concert from
until O'Clock and from 1880 until
10 p. m. The grounds and buildings
win be brilliantly Illuminated tonight
by both direct and indirect systems
OF lighting.
All buildings will be open tonight
and every night during the week
Judging in some departments will be
gin today and will be in full swing
by tomorrow.
Much Fine Stock.
The three live stock barns were fill.
ed to capacity last night and an extra
shed for swine was being rushed tC
completion in the northeast corner OF
CONTACTED ON PAGE SEVEN
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-10
Germans Beaten ThruOut
East African Frontier

LONDON. Sept. 9.-Defeats for the
Germans all along the line in German
East Africa are reported In an official
statement today. The text reads:
''Telegraphing on September s. the
general officers commander-in-c chief
in East Africa reports that on that day
the enemy resistance at Mpondas, So
miles south of Mahenge. was overcome
and all the German positions were oc-
cupied. Our troops are in pursuit.
Belgium columns have passed the
Ulanga river.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-10

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. Sept. o.
Operation of few cars Of ono line
without molestatiop except for the
hurting of missile at the first car to
leave the barn and adoption of reso-
lutions by n mass meeting of laborinS
men urging the deportation OF certain
alleged undesirable men brought to
Chattanooga to take the places of
strikers made up today's developments
in connection with the strike OF street
railway employees. The moto-man of
the car at which the missile was
strucl' was and slightly injured.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-10
Berlin Admits Loss to
French of Some Trenches

BERLIN. via London Sept. O.
French troops which attacked the
German lines in the Verdun region,
while In general driven back to their
original position, retained possession
of some ground In the southern part
of Chaumes wood and on the ridge
to the east. army headquarters an
nounced today.
The objective of the French was the
village of Ornes. 1t Is declared, and
this they failed to gain, suffering ex-
tremely heavy losses, while three hun
dred prisoners were taken by the Ger
mans.
On the Flanders front British at
tacks last night northeast OF st.
Julien were repulsed.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-10
GERNANY'S PEACE
wv @''I'0s Ipouoisn,' RE OUT
AMONu diplomats

WASHINGTON. Sept 9.-What pur-
ported to be an outline Of Germany 5
peace terms has been circulated
among diplomats here within the last
two weeks, but has been regarded Dy
the entente embassies and most or tine
neutrals as n "fecler." The origin or
the so-callcd terms was not disclosed
hut they are said To have been writ
ten by Foreign Secretary Won Kuhl-
mann before his visit to Vienna. which
since has been pointed as strengthen
Ing the probability that they bear
evidences OF authenticity:
Briefly the so-called terms were rs
follows:
Restoration of Belgium and north
ern France To be paid for out OF sale
OF GeTmany's colonies TO Grea,
Britain
Alsace-Lorraine TO he Independent
states (Iigh French officials recent
ly have stated anew the determination
of France to he satisfied with nothlns
less than the recovery OF her lost
provnce)
Trieste to be "A "free port"
Serbia and Rumanin To be restored
and Serbia To have port on the adri-
attic.
The Balkan question and status of
Turkey To be subjects for negotiation.
Disarmament and international po-
lice.
Freedom OF the seas with Grear
Britain I'm control Of the English
channel until the projected tunnel Is
built between Dover and calais.
This outline OF terms. circulated
without definite statement of any Of
ficial authority. IL will be noted bears
in many respects resemblance to the
general tenor OF the peace proposals
OF Pope BENEDICT.
By some diplomats such an outline
is regarded as presenting something
susceptible OF discussion. II Is dis
cussed merely as a possibility without
having yet advanced fully into the
range OF probability.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-10
Storms on IsOnzO Front
Interfere With the War

UDINE, Sept. Bad weather -
interfering with operations on the
IsorZo front. Violent storms have
transformed peaceful streams into
torrents. Mist and fog shut off Wis
ibility even at short distances, despito
the use OF searchlights by day.
However, tho cannonade continues
while raiding parties make daring
dashes to snatch minor positions from
the enemy. Each party brings back
a certain number of prisoners just
arrived from the Russo Rumanian
front Some Austrian gunners who
have been captured declare they have
been brought here from the western
front
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-10
Illinois Troopers Use
Bullets to End a Parade

SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,, Sept 9.-Two
mon were shot and several others
were bruised and cut here this after
noon when troops of the Ninth Illi-
nois infantry broke up parade of
labor unionists intended as a demon
stration in support of the street car
strike which has been in progress for
seven weeks. Neither of those shot
wis seriously wounded The parade
had been forbidden by the police au-
thorities as precaution against dis
tulbance by car strike sympathizers.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-10
Germans Take FOOthOld
Only to BE DriUen Back

PARIS. Sept. Q. - Strong German
forces attacked the French positions
on the right bank OF the Meuse, over
an extent of nearly two miles and
succeeded in gaining a foothOld tenn
porarily In one sector of the line,
according TO the statement issued by
the war office tonight. French coun-
terattacks eventually regained all the
positions. The Germans also made
an attempt against the new French
positions north Of tho Chaume wood,
but without success.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-10
italians Are Killed in
MiLlUdukee's Little Haly

MILWAUKEE. Wis, Sept. 9.-One
Italian was killed, another was prob.
ably fatally wounded and two police
officers were slightly injured lato to-
day when an attempt was made 10
break up patriotic open air meeting
in the italian section. The TWO Ital-
ians who were shot are members OF
an alleged anarchist club which later
was raided, and literature said to have
been OF an incendiary nature was
seized.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-10
Cotton Seed Crushers
Seek Governments Aid

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9.-The cot
ton seed crushing and refining indus
Try is about to put intself under vol
untary regulation by the food admin
istration. Representatives of the in
dustry have Just hold conferences
with food administration officials to
discuss the subject. The voluntary
control would be administered in a
manner similar to that exercised over
The sugar industry with a view to the
elimination OF boarding and all forms
of speculation.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-10
Texas Prohibition Fight
Is Scheduled for TOday

DALLAS. Texas, Sept. 9.-.tfnai
guns were fired at church services to-
day by prohibltionist, for the local op-
ton election which will bo held in
Dallas county tomorrow. The anti
prohibitionists closed their campaign
last night. Leaders on both sides
predicted large vote would be polled
as Interest in the election apparently
is keen.
Dallas county. excepting tho city OF
Dallas, has boen dry 25 years
AMI tonorrow's election will bo the
first time local option has been ball
lotted upon in the county since 1903.
The county has a registered vote of
$4,000.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-10

are also believed TO hccep. the Sabbath AS
day Of rest. But they fail TO make tho
best OF their opportunities. Instead OF rest
Ing they put in strenuous hours after the
shades Of night have fallen cranking the
that are favored by squash faced individual,
who works in the foundry On the other
hand Sunday is a great institution for the
purpose OF letting people know they are not
so bad Off II II wasn't for Sunday the
populace might have TO work seven days .
week instead Of sig.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-10
Nep Orleans Business
Man Butted in Too Much

CHICAGO. Sept. 9.-Joseph Rosen-
burg, said to be an attorney in New
Orleans, was arrested here today by
federal agents, charged with attempt
ing to induce members of the exemp-
ton board in New Orleans TO relieve
one of his clients from military du-
ties. He has waived extradition and
will be returned to New Orleans for
trial He denied all charges and
asked for a speedy trial.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-10
Violent COunterdttacks
RecOUer for the French

PARIS. Sept. 9.-Violent counter
attacks were made last night by the
Germans on positions taken yester-
day by French troops in the Nerdun
region. After a hard struggle in
which the French artillery played n
telling part and in which the infan-
try surged forward again wherever
temporarily driven back. the French
positions were left intact
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-10
THE WEATHER

TULSA, Sept. 9.-Temperature;
Maximum 50, minimum 90 south
winds and part cloudy. Precipitation
90 inches.
OKLAHOMA FORECAST. Monday
showers, cooler; Tuesday unsettled
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-10

Car
Booze
Long
Snoozo
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-22
COUNTY COURT BUSY
WITH BOOZE CASES
Docket Has Many Criminal Cases
Judge caaupelle Busy With
Court and Estate Matters

A jury in county court yesterday
evening after being out five hours re
'ulued verdict of guilty in the case
cf the ataie against ed Loose. charg
ed with violating the state prohibition
laws Judge Chappelc win fix the
pcua'ly later IN the week
A jury this afternOol is hearing
evidence in the Doe" Young case
Young is charged with solling cider
that had kick" in IT, lie lives at
Marshall and runs soft drinks place.
Wesley McGill, on Il booze selling
charge is next at bat,
This term Of Judge Chappcllc's
court will run ten days. There are 35
criminal cases on the docket
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-22

NcW Ncrk May - Gtn,an at dol
'ars in property lfacigrcs and
'ihcr Investments rs the United Stltcs
lr held hy Germans Who live here
and in Europe but tbelo is alme.l no
American investment in Germauy
Sir George raish English cc1ro
mist places German investments in
American corporations alone At about
$ 600 10000 Dividends ann interest
on a large part Of these securities
have been collected by American
banks and held here. TO be sent to
Germany when peace comes.
German insurance companies, whose
risks here amount to s3,50O,00 900
must have a heavy investment here to
carry this Insurance. The ships
worth S1iS,O0OOOO just seized by this
country represent another tremendous
Investment
German subjects in the United
States also own large quantities OF
goods from their mother country, now
neld in warehouses. Germany has
bought American products for use af-
ter the war, but still held here, and
large holdings Of American property
belong to German lm'rigrants who
have not yet been naturel2cd
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-22
THE DAILY LEADER
(Absorbed the Oklahoma State Cap
ital, March s, 1917
Official Paper Of constitutional
Convention.
Offlelal City and County Paper.
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.
|a..I..

In the event or delivery Deing I'M
perfect, or paper being rolled, twisted
or mutilated. subscribers are urged
to make immediate complaint to the
business office in person, by tele-
phone or mail.
Mail subscribers should examine
the address on the label OF their
paper, 1t shows when subscriptions
expire. When you remit the labsl
ia changed, II not. notify this office
ii you wish your subscription discon-
tinued write the office, otherwise the
paper will be continued In chang
ing addresses give both old and new
addresses.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-22

leury Moss. who died at Crescent,
dlrch IT, 1914 leaving estate clTi5t-
rg Of lcts in Crescent valued at ~,
G9 aud leo acres OF lapd lelued at
t0oo The hearing WAC a9t TO June
Il. 1917
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-22
BEAUTY OF AMERICAN GIRLS

They are tanned in tho face by
shining suns and blowing winds.
Their flesh has the old divine sup
llsness and strength.
They know how to swim. row, ride
wrestle. shooD run. strike, retreat
advance, resist, defend themselves.
They are ultimate in their own righf
they are calm, clear, well possessed
OF themselves
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-22
GUTHRIE PRODUCE :

Quotations furnished Dv tho Slanf
Poultry 4 Egg Coz
Poultry must be healthy and free
from feed:
Hens, 1Sc. %,
Springs, per Ii, 1Tc.
Springs, 1917 hatch, per ID. 26c.
Roosters, lOe.
No turkeys per lb zoe.
No 2 turkeys per lib l2c.
Geese, full featbered and fat ID &c.
Ducks, full lcathered ad fat, lb ipc
Gulneas, each, sc
Butter, 2ic
Eggs. 2bc.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-22

WAN1ED-Men und Women for Gov
ernment positions. The government
is calling us harder than ever before
for help. Never before in the history
Of our nation has such opportunities
been open to young men and women
as there are now. This is the opp0r-
tunity of life time. The govern
ment will hold examinations in the
city of Guthrie every Tuesday for
some time to come, so that all who
will may be examined and enter the
service without having to face the
mouth of the cannon. Waste no time
in arguing, come at once and let US
train you for the service. Capital
City Busiess College.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-22
WANTS
CLASSIFIED
WANTED AGENTS

LARGE MANUFACTURER wants
representatives to sell shirts under
wear hosiery. dresses. waists, skirts
direct TO homes Write for free sam
pies Madison Mills. SOB Broadway,
New York City.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-22
COUNTY COURT NOTES

Anna + Wyatt, admins ratrix of the
estate Of A Wyatt, has Filed her final
account 1t shows receipts $92G 80
disbursements nothing
James l. Bartlett administrator Of
ilo estate of Sarah r Barlct has filed
his final account It shows receipts
and disbursements as nothing.
Effie b McPeck Administrative OF
the estate Of T J Mcpeek has filed
her final account Shows receipts of
1864 and disbursements the same.
The hearing of final accounts in
the estate of A Wyatt. Sarah r Bart
'ett and T McPeek has been set for
June Q.
An order has been issued by the
court allowing the first annual re-
9ort In the matter Of the guardian
ship Of Charles Buckley Lulz, minor.
f S pullians. administrator of the
csato Of J Il May has filed return
and account OF sac of real estate.
Lots gG and q. b'o't ct. Lang ton
- cam. .t,o A..
addiionnl hord was approved by The
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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-05-22

At Billings
In section 2i-221, west, The Hem
sen and associates t.est on the Deal
farm is rebuilding the rig, the first
rig having been burned
The Mid Co Petroleum company is
drilling close to 1900 feet In the No
|, Yost farm, in section 22-2s2 west.
The Eastern Oil company is drill
Jig at 800 feet in the test on the
Deer farm. 1t is in section 1923 2
west.
In section 1892 west the Hum