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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-27

KILLED
In WRECK
Chester A. Minds, Former
Football Star, Wife, Baby
and Relatives, Victims
TRAINS CRASHED IN FOG
Freight Engine Plowed Into
Passenger Train, Causing
Horrible Disaster
TRAINS CRASHED IN FOG
(By Associated Press.)

Altoona, Pa, Feb. 27. At least
twenty persons were killed and several
others were injured in the collision of
fast freight train and the +Mercan-
tile Express on the Pennsylvania rail-
road at Mount Union, forty three miles
east Of Altoona, early today. The
seriously hurt were taken to Hunting
don.
The express train had stopped and
its air brakes were being tested, when
in the midst of dense fog the heavy
freight train struck.
There were three sleeping-cars at
tached to the express. all Of steel
construction. The freight engine
plowed into the passenger train caus-
ing the rear coach to be solit asunder.
1t was slow work reaching the dead
and injured, because the three sleep
tng-cars were almost inextricably
massed together. The rear car had
split apart and the car ahead was
forced clear through It, while the
third car from the rear had plowed
into the second car.
The dead iRcIudedt
Chester A. Minds. the former Uni5
versity Of Pennsylvania football star;
his wife: their 2-weeks-old son; Miss
Maud Minds. sister Of Mr.. Minds; M.
A. Caslisch, Confer. N. z. his broth
er-in-law; M. A. Segur Delling, Cleve-
land. sister OF Mrs. Minds: a nephew,
and two nieces OF Mr.. Minds.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-27

sAAtSA tcAlt 0AFSthS sFtoOd Hsif sEGlt0WH2
BE 1t enacted by the senate and
house of representatives of the United
States Of America in congress assem-
bled, that the president of the United
States be and is hereby authorized and
empowered to supply merchant ships,
the property Of citizens of the United
States and bearing American registry
with defensive arms should it in his
Judgment become necessary for him to
do so, and also with the necessary
ammunition and means of making use
OF them in defense against unlawful
attack: and that he be and is hereby
authorized and empowered to employ
such other instrumentalities and
methods as may in his Judgment and
discretion seem necessary and ade-
quate to, protect such ships and the
citizens Of the United States in their
lawful and peaceful pursuits on the
high seas.
Section 2-The sum OF one hundred
million dollars Is hereby appropriated
out or any monies in the treasury not
otherwise appropriated to be expend-
ed by the president Of the United
States for the purposes herein stated,
the said sum to be available until the
first day of January 1918; and the
president is authorized to tranfser so
much thereof as he may deem neces-
sary to the bureau OF war risk insur-
ance, created by act of congress, ap-
proved September 2, 1914. for the pur-
pose Of insuring vessels, their freight,
passage monies and cargoes against
loss or damage by the present risks of
war.
Section 3-F'or the purpose cf meet
ing the expenditures herein authorized
the secretary of the treasury under
the direction OF the president, is here
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-27

Bismarck, N. d., Feb. 27.-The pro-
posed establishment Of second asy-
lum for the insane at Rugby was
killed by the house early this after
noon after q half hours discussion.
Pierce courty representatives led
the fight for favorable action on Sem
ator GronvoId's bill, but failed.
Simultaneous with the approval by
Governor Frazier this afternoon Of
Senate Bill No. II, establishing the
power OF creating distance tariff on
freight in Nor~h Dakota, announce
ment was made that an effort would
be made to refer 1t to the people for
a vote. Lignite coal interests are hack
of the measure. maintaining Il seri-
ously affects rates on ignite.
Sunday Ball Favored.
Legalized Sunday baseball rece
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-27

Dy &HIhof1zNd TO poffoW on the credit
OF the United States and to issue
thereof bonds of the United States not
exceeding in the aggregate 100000
600, said bonds to be in such form and
subject to such terms and conditions
as the secretary Of the treasury may
prescribe, and to bear interest at the
rate not exceeding three per centum
per annum; provided, that such bonds
shall be sold at not less than par, shall
not carry the circulating privilege and
that all citizens Of the Cnited States
shall be given an equal opportunity to
subscribe therefor but no commission
shall be allowed or paid thereon, that
both principal and interest shall be
payable in United States gold coin of
the present standard of value and be
exempt from all taxation and duties
OF the United States as well as from
municipal or local authorities, that
any bonds issued hereunder may, un-
der such conditions as the secretary Of
the treasury may prescribe, be con-
vertible into bonds bearing higher
rate Of interest than three per centum
per annum in any bonds shall be issued
by the United States at q higher rate
than three per centum per annum by
virtue OF an act passed on or before
December 81, 1918.
Section 4-In order to pay the nec-
essary expenses connected with the
said issue Of bonds, or any CONVEX
sions thereof sum not exceeding one
fifth of one per centum OF the amount
OF bonds herein authorized to be is
sued or which may be converted is
hereby appropriated out Of any money
in the treasury not otherwise approp-
rated to be expended as the secre-
tary Of the treasury may direct"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-27
In Face Of Murder
Of Ten Americans by
U-Boat, Opposition in
Congress is Growing
fRv Assnciated Prass.1.

Associated
Washington, 27WhiIe details the deaths Amer
coming in
giving President Wilson the broad
began taking definite
forms and considerable strength.
authortativey that the
destruction of Laonia cearut and ruthless violation OF
Of might be expected
sufficient clothing the
president with full authority the peril
the Flood BILL which has the backing Of president decided that the
"oher
mentaIes" should modified the president should be
hs naval of the United States including the
militia"
In the senate foreign relations committee Republicans voted oy
against giving president blanket authority
from three Democrats Stone Hitchcock
o'Gorman.
The committee decided edraft The whole bill make
explicit
The right ships, said; would the
all ships
Chairman Flood took the White House
including prohibit of ships carrying munitions
band and the other to limit the presidents authority
Administration officials considered
OF sufficient
OFFICIAL the killing OF Americans
Senators and eceins kilograms
the Emergency Peace federation protesting granting
dent the authority he yesterday asked from
announced delegation
Chicago audience
the foreign affairs committee Of against
taken which the
war between the United States and Germany"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-27
PITIFUL
PLIGHTOF
MANNED
Trainload Of Wounded Rus
SLAMS is Wrecked
in Sweden
(Ry Associated Press.l

London. Feb. H.-A train carrying
22S invalided Russian soldiers who
We're on the way home from Germany
through Sweden went of the track
late last night between Gef1e and
Soderham, says an Exchange Tele-
graph dispatch from Stockholm. The
first car. carrying % insane Russian
soldiers, was demolished and all its
passengers were killed. About rs per-
sons in other cars were killed.
The work of rescue was made diff
hcult by the conditions Of the pas
sengers, most Of whom were blind,
had lost Grms or legs or were other
wise rendered incapable Of helping
themselves. Their hardships were in
creased by the fact that the wreck
occurred in darkness at a distance
from any important town.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-27
DEFER
ACTION
ON HOME

The executive committee of the
Fargo Commercial club, in session at
noon today, voted to$defer action on
the purchase of new club home for
the time being. The matter will be
taken up again this spring.
The appointing of a committee to
assist the Shrine committee in pre-
pairing for the Imperial Shrine meet
ing in Minneapolis next June was
authorized, appointments to be made
later. 1t was also decided to publish
the budget in the official publication
each quarter, instead Of monthly as in
the past.
Other business was routine.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-27
''Y" Campaign Closes
Tonight; $4,000 Fund
is Practically Assured
If Amount Falls Short Time Limit Will Be Extended One
Day Workers Going the Limit Today-Many
Subscriptions Being Raised

The Fargo Agricultural college
Young Mems Christian association
campaign for $4,000, $4,000 OF which
will be used in paying the mortgage
on the Fargo association building. and
making needed improvements, and
$4,000 to complete the building fund OF
the AgriculturaE college association
will be brought to a close with a SOL
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-27
INTERNAL
GERMAN
TROUBLE
fRx Associated Press.l

Amsterdam, via London, Feb. 2T.-
According to telegram from Berlin,
80 supporters of Admiral Won Tir-
pitt, former minister of the navy, in
cluding Count Won Hoensbroech, have
held meeting to discuss "a change in
the office of imperial chancellor" It
is said to be the purpose OF the pro-
moters of this movement to hold meet
ings in all the large towns of Germany
and also to obtain the support OF
newspapers for the purpose of forcing
change in the head Of the govern
ment Socialist and Liberal newspapers
condemn this action.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-27

the approval of the house In commit
tee Of the whole this afternoon. but
with amendments to the bill that pro-
hibit making charge for games on
the Sabbath.
The purpose Is to absolutely elimin-
ate professional ball on the Sabbath.
Legalized Sunday hunting fell by
the wayside, the house indefinitely
postponing the bill.
Bone Dry Amendment.
Amendments to House Bill No. SO,
known as the liquor shipment affidavit
bill, reported back to the senate this
afternoon, would make the state abao-
lutely bone dry The amendment Is in
accord with the federal prohibitory
act. The attorney general supplied the
Continued on Pege EIght.)
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-27
FEAR FOR /.
SAFETY OF
KERRSHIP
(By Associated Press.l

New York, Feb. 27.-ohicials Of the
Kerr steamship line here today awaited
word of the arrival In Bordeaux of the
American steamship Rochester, which
day as the Orleans, reported yesterday
as having arrived. The speed of the
two ships is about the same and they
are supposed to have taken approx
mately the same route.
On the Rochester are fourteen Amer
leans.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-27
Large Attendance
Marks Opening Of
Grain Mems Meet

MORNING. WEDNESDAY FEB. 30 A. M.
Muse-Commerca club. ~ 4
Address-W. H. n. r..
Subject-Storage of Grain.
Address, n. Cand; HovvM Made; Its
General Discussion
Musc-CommeTcia club.
Paper-M c. Gsuke state seotaNfode Farmers Elevator
laws
Addrssschas EckerIe
ciaton #s
AFTERNOON SESSION. p. M.-AUpTToRUM.
Address-pr 9 F.. Ladd-tste Milling Wheat Experiments.
Decisor.-Ways and Means Handling Lirht Wheatt
Eeader-To ybe selected.
L. Daniels KIM sal ~
Subiect-Reward OF Faithful NJ Directors
of Home Fin
Dscussion-Edwn Bishop, Uniform Bookkeeping
and Auditing
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-27
Important Measures
Passed House Monday
Bank Guaranty Bill
Bill for Constitutional Amendment for Compulsory Hail
Insurance State Grain Grading Measure Twenty
five Year Loan Bill and Others Passed
CBy H. D. Paulson.)

Bismarck. N. d.. Feb. 27.-Yester-
day Witnessed the passage by the
house, without opposition, of the
Drown bill establishing the guaranty
OF banks deposits; the passage of the
bill creating state grain grading de-
partment and establishing state grades
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-27
BRYAN IS
OPPOSED

jacksonville, Fla. Feb. 27.--W. j.
Bryan, IN q statement issued here
today, announced he was opposed
20 granting powers TO the president
such az MIR. Wilson requested OF
congress yesterday. he announced
he would 90 Immediately to Wash
inpton and use his influence to
have the request declined.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-27
American woman's Bravery.

Queenstown. Feb. 26. via London,
Feb. %. - After being landed here
Father Wareing of Baltimore and r.
p. Gibbons, a Chicago newspaper man,
said the voyage on the Laconia was q
very pleasant one up to the time of its
fatal termination. 1t was at about
$3.50 o'clock Sunday night, they said,
when they were startled by the ex-
plosion Of the first torpedo, which
struck the ship on the starboard side
by the stern. The vessel kept steady
and the crew with magnificent
discipline got out the boats and pro-
vided the passengers with life belts.
All hands took to the boats. the
passengers first.
1t was shortly afterward that the
second torpedo was fired striking the
Laconia amidshtps. The vessel then
quickly settled down sinking in about
twelve minutes.
Everything possible was done to re-
lieve the suffering OF the American
women. but the shock and the hard
ship Of exposure to the cold proved
fatal to Mrs. Hoy and her daughter.
Mrs. T.. II. Harris. wife OF an American
army officer. was cheered loudly by
the other survivors on landing. She
was the last woman to leave the ship
getting into the captains boat and
displayed such bravery that she was
accorded the honor OF being the first
to land.
Thost who were injured are receiv-
ing every attention as are also the
other survivors The agents be the
steamship company are being assisted
by naval and military nurses.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-27

There were between $50 and 800
farmers grain dealers present at the
opening Of the North Dakota Farmers
Garin Dealers association convention
when the meeting was called to order
by Pres. A. A. Lane Of Sherwood, at
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-27

lifcation" dinner in the "f" gymnas-
ium at 6:15 o'clock this evening.
There was no MONDAY luncheon.
at noon yesterday, but $6,459.50 is
needed to complete the fund, and with
every worker going the limit today,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-27
American TeIIs Of Torpedolna.

Queenstown, Feb. 27.-Correct re-
turns on those missing from the sunken
Cunard liner Laconia are not yet OBJ
tainabIe although the Cunard stan is
working on the list Of crew and pas
sengers. Four passengers are among
those sent to hospitals. Their injuries
are slight Among the four is DIR.
Hawks, a resident of San Francisco,
who said he was playing q game OF
bridge in the ship surgeons room when
he heard a crash and guessed that the
ship had been attacked by submarine.
He said that the first torpedo struck
the liner aft on the starboard side and
everyone made for the life preservers.
The passengers previously had been in
structed in boat drill and got into the
boats without panic.
''The submarine returned after we
had been in the boats and fired another
torpedo which put out the lights and
was followed by terrific explosion.
said DIR. Hawks. '''The ship must have
sunk soon after. The second torpedo,
mind you, was fired although the life
boats were close to the vessel and the
crew Of the submarine could not have
failed 20 see us. as IL was moonlight.
Ii was about $3.50 p. m. on Sunday
when we took to the boats and about
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-27
Attorney General Gets
Raise in Appropriations
Over the Budget Report
lBy 4. D. Paulson.l

main. the budget boards outline is
given recognition.
In the executive office the appropri-
alton for the contingent fund has
been increased from $1,000 to 1880;
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-27

of grain; the passage of the bill per-
mitting twenty -five-year loans by the
school fund on farm mortgages, the
principal to be paid back in INSTALL
ments over the whole period of years
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-27

Bismarck, N. d., Feb. 27.--Appropri-
ations for the executive departments
OF the state. carried la the budget bill
that passed the. senate yesterday af-
ternoon, are somewhat changed from
the appropriations recommended by
the budget commission. though in the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-27
TWO AMERICAN woMg cncyMs,

New FEB. 27-The following ca6isga
today by cunad Line officials Office:
Regret to advise Mrs. Hoy and daughter also c. p watts
dead and buried Dr. Fortunat Zynd and William
Robinson, cabin unaceounted for
ln the cabin William
fesn, three mmers ship barber from the making
total OF twelve dead and missing from the ship"
Cedric watts British citizen living London. His wife
two daughters the daughters
anda ambuI service
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-27

1880 o'clock this afternoon.
A little late in getting started and
a change in program prevented the
convention from taking up any mat
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-27
Conaul Eroat,a Rannrt.


Washington, Feb. 27.-The following
dispatch from Consul Frost at Queens
town was received today at the state
department:
1.-TWO American ladies' believed dead
from exposure and bodies lost at sea
from Laconia, namely, Mrs. Mary e
Hoy and Miss Elizabeth Hoy Of Chi
cago. -Four Americans saved: F. P.
Gibbons, Chicago Tribune; Mrs. y. e.
Harris, wife Of Colonel Harris, u. s. A.,
TT. Dupont; Arthur Kirby, upper New
York state, and Father Wareing Of st.
Joseph's seminary, Baltimore.
"Laconia torpedoed without warning
1880 p. m. February 25. $50 miles west
Of Fastnet, overcast, heavy swells not
breaking, fair breeze.
Laconia carried four 7-inch guns,
minutes after first. Thirteen boats got
away, Of which No. s. with the Hoy
ladies, was lost. Wirelesses had been
sent out. The boats were picked up by
the admiralty patrol at 4 q. m. Feb
ruary 26. The cargo was cotton, food
stuffs and non-explosive munitions.
Apparently there were eight deaths out
Of SS5 on board. Two hundred sixty
crew and 75 passengers, including
many women and children.
"The ship sank in about 45 minutes
from the time of the first torpedo. Had
fired six rockets which were seen by
admiralty patrol. The wireless was also
used up to the last moment. The boats
scattered two or three miles in swells
twelve feet high. Burned flares and
were picked up one by one between 8
and a. m. February 26."
A second dispatch from Consul Frost
says: -
Deaths Mrs. and Miss Hoy, also re-
ported, now positively confirmed. Ced-
ric B. Iviatt OF New York, probably
American, is apparently lost" He ad-
ded to Americans saved the names Of
several negro firemen and seamen.
Survivors landed here. 267; landed
at Bantry, H." said the message. ITO
tai on board 294: missing 13, Of whom
five drowned and eight including Hoy
ladies, died of exposure and buried at
sea- Six hospital cases, none believed
grave. First torpedo struck abaft the
engine. Steamer going seventeen to
eighteen knots. Engine stopped and
ship turned listing to starboard so that
most boats got OF that side. Twenty
minutes later when most of the boats
were clear the submarine fired a Sec
ond torpedo, striking the engine port
side"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-27
Rugby Loses Asylum
Legalized Sunday Ball
Favored in the House
Distance Tariff Act Approved by Frazier, May Be Re-
ferred to People Bone Dry Liquor Amendment Sup
ported -Macdonald's Group Of Bills Killed
CBy H. D. Paulson.)

CHILD LABOR AM ENDMENTs KILLED
Bismarc by
objection prohibition against
Of
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-27
Clear-cut Violation
Of American Rights
No More Information
Considered Necessar,
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Feb 27. - The sinking of the La
coma, with the loss of American lives, is looked upon
by the American government clear-cut violation
of American rights, according to an authoritative
expression of opinion obtained after conference be-
tween President Wilson and Secretary Lansing No
further information is considered necessary. ...
Washington, 2-oFea dispatches today confirming
Lacon torpedoed without
established the g the covert act"
unchanged from where the
left yesterday asked for authority with
submarine peril.
President Wilson stats department officials took the position
oppor-
tunIy o n the presidents
sinking of the Laeona should
action by
Of the indicated, will be furnish
with
m in
sinking Laeonla
regarded another Lutana pnep, though
lives lost
President Wilson, said today calling
Of unless absolutely Word
him Republicans
kis
carried out -
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I3 o'clock on the following morning
when we were picked up"
DR.. Hawks gave the highest praise
to the behavior OF the women and chill
dren and said that the captain and
crew were marvellous.
| It appears that two boats reached
Bantry with % people, eight Of the
occupants having died from exposure.
Among those saved was the singer,
Miss Mitsie Siklosi Of, Paris.
The bodies OF the eight persons who
died were consigned to the deep.
Among the Laconias firemen were 16
American negroes.
Consul Frost's Report.
London. Feb. 27.-ConsuI Frost's
report to the American embassy here
says:
the Laconia. but after the second
torpedo had been fired, and the boats
lost a submarine appeared on the
surface, came alongside the boat
containing the second officer and
asked for the captain.
THE submarine commander told
the people on the second officers boat
caught the Laconia's wireless and
was coming to the scene. The sub
marine made no offer of aid and sub
merged Immediately after.
Thirteen boats were launched from
the Laconia. The Hoys (Mrs. Mary r.
Hoy and Miss Elizabeth Hoy, Chica-
go) were in No. 5. which was swamp
ed, its life-belted passengers being
picked up by other boats but who
suffered severely as a result of the
exposure in the cold water.
THE boats after leaving the La
coma had to scatter rather widely in
order to avoid the danger of collision
in the tweIve-foot swells which were
running. Flares were kept alight by
most of the boats during the FIVE
hours of anxious waiting for the patrol
to arrive. The patrol began picking
up the boats at o'clock in the morn
ing but had not finished until after
daybreaR:"
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THE WEATHER.

Fair tonight and Wednesday. Not
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