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The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-11-16
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1872
WORLD PEACE IN HANDS OF
JEWS. !"

The "Volksstimme," the official
organ of the Socialists of Saxony,
came out recently with strong edi-
torial article which caused much
commotion in the Central European
lands. In the article, the writer lays
great stress on the part the Jews are
playing in world politics at present.
It brings out the fact that it is no
more the Jewish fnanciers only who
exert influence in the councils Of the
empires, but the Jewish masses have
now become an important factor
which should be reckoned with by
all powers. The Allies, the writer
says, realized this and have obtained
the good will of the Jewish masses
by their efforts to solve the Jewish
problem and the promises extended
to Jews for Improvements after the
war. The Central Powers, however,
have not as yet fully appreciated this
force. An appeal is therefore made
W lllCSC POWC1S " SOll1O LII w al VI
with a program for the removal of
all restrictions against the Jews, so
as to obtain the goodwill of inter-
national Jewry, which will be of ire
mendous value to them at the time
when peace will be concluded
On the other hand, other German
journals charge the Jews with sell
fshness because they take advantage
of the present situation to seek to
improve their own lot, placing Jew
ish interests above the interests of
the lands in which they live. The
"Deutsche Vo1ksblatter," an anti
Semitic paper, took this opportunity
to heap new calumnies on the Jews,
accusing them especially of a lack
of patriotism.
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ROUMANIAN WISH SOL
DIERS PLEAD TO JOIN
RUSSIAN ARMY.

Kishinev.-A large number of
Roumanian soldiers, who were
forced to leave the Roumanian
Army Because of the unremitting
persecution directed against them
by anti-Semites in the army, have
gathered in Kishinev. They have
expressed their willingness and
eagerness to enter the Russian
army and thus continue their fight
for the ideals and aims of the AL
lies.
According to a special clause in
a treaty governing the relations
between Russia and Roumania, the
Russian Government is compelled
! to send these Roumanian soldiers
back to the service which they have
left, but many Jewish organiza-
lions in Russia are making siren
dous effort to have the Russian
Government make an exception of
these Roumanian soldiers, on the
plea that they have stated their
readiness to enter the Russian
army.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-12
oennans Cantnre Iahnrtea

Berlin Jan. 12.-Capture of Labur-
tea, in Rumania, was announced in to-
days official statement
The statement announced continued
progress from Braila to Galatz by the
Teutonic forces, the Russians having
been pushed back toward the Sereth
again in fighting which took place in
the swampy lowlands between the two
cities.
"In the night from January 10 to
H." the statement continued, "arm-
ed hostile ships tried to pass Isaccea
on the Danube upstream. One steamer
was sunk by our artillery fire and an
other forced to run aground on the
north bank. -
OF the fighting in western Rumania,
the statement said:
Extending our successes of January
10 and yesterday, enemy positions on
both sides of the Oitoz road and sew
eral succeeding points, were. stormed
the enemy suffering severe sangmnary
losses. They left one officer and so
soldiers of other ranks, six machine
guns and three mine throwers in the
hands Of the aggressors
"North and south of the Susita val
ley hostile attacks were without sue
cess the statement concluded.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-12
STRAYSHELLS BURSTING
IN PLANT WRECKAGE
AT JERSEY CITY TODAY

Jersey City, N. j., Jan. l2.-lntermit-
tent explosions, caused by bursting Of
stray shells, could still be heard early
today in the wreckage Of the plant of
the Canadian Car and Foundry com
pany, destroyed late yesterday with a
loss estimated at $4,000, 600
Stored. in two concrete buildings, as
yet undamaged, were tons of tri-nytro-
toluol-the most powerful of explosives
used in making high power shells
Had this been reached by the fire
which swept the plant untold damage
would have resulted. Danger Of the
powerful explosive letting 90 now is
believed to have passed,
The loss was declared by Mayor Ar
thur A. Clay of Kingsland to be about
$12,000,000 He said this figure had
been given him by a company official.
Like Bombardment
The town of Kingsland and the sur
rounding country today bore every
mark of having been through terrific
bombardment.
Some houses showed gaping holes
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-12
TODAY'S WAR MOVES


Despite an apparent revival of both
artillery and infantry engagements a
long most of the western front, inter
est in the war moves today was still
ceptered on the .Rumanian and Russian
fronts.
. In Rumania the Berlin statement re-
ported progress toward GalatZ and de-
tailed an incident of river fighting.
,Eabhftea was captured. To the west.
in MOldavia, Berlin claimed repulse
of enemy attacks north and south of
susita valley and capture by storming
of several Russian positions in the
Oitos valley.
The German official statement indi.
Gated the Russian offensive around
Riga is still under way, but claimed re-
pulse of enemy attacks and "ameliora-
ton of German positions southwest of
Riga by two minor attacks. Fighting
activity increased on the Duena and in
the lake sector.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-12
BY Ed L. Keen

Omitted Press staff correspondent
London, Jan. l3.-The peace door is
still open-but no tangible results are
to be expected in the near future.
This was the British view, as reflect
ed in the press and public, today as to
the effect of the allies reply to Pres
ident Wilson s peace suggestion. 1t
would be difficult to find any British
er today rash enough to predict that
Germany is now ready to accept the
terms which the note specifies.
The man in the street is under no
delusion as to Germany's present mill
tary strength-but he confidently be-
lieves sooner or later Germany will be
forced both by military and economic
necessity to submit to the terms the
allies have laid down.
The frankness and courtesy of the
note reflects the popular change of at
titude toward President Wilson from
bitter resentment at what was first
termed American meddling' to a de-
sire to illuminate q somewhat obtuse,
but doubtless well intentioned friend.
Everywhere today confidence was ex-
pressed OF the American people s ap-
proval of the allies position. 1t was
held they simply could not see things
o herwise.
Newspaper editorials expressed pride
in the note and belief that America
could not fail to be impressed with the
parallel outlined between the aims Of
the entente now and the liberty and
freedom for which America stands
"The peace which the allies desire,
declared the Times, "is founded upon
those doctrines Of liberty, justice and
Iinviolable fidelity to International en-
gagements which Americans have al
ways cherished and Tevered.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-12
ZOO CHARGES THAT
sMOCRATS AFRAID
IF INVESTIGATION
Members Of Majority Party
Present and War Of
Words Ensues

Washington, Jan. 12.-Failure of the
house to continue the investigation of
the leak on the president S note TO bel
ligerents will confirm a public belief -
that congress does not dare investigate
for fear of involving men high in the
government and members of congress
themselves, F." Representative Wood, of
Indiana, author of the leak probe reso-
luton, declared in the house today. i
Wood s declaration was the opening
shot in what proises to be one of the
hottest verbal fights the house floor has
witnessed this season.
The Indiana representative, it be-
came known today, had carefully pre-
pared his attack upon the rules commit.
tees leak work. He was TO be ans
wered Gin kind " by Representative
Glass, Virginia, with there being every
indication that the debate would dc.
velop into battle royal between the
democratic and republican sides.
~ have been compelled to conclude
there was a congressman involved in
the lead and that he was on the demo
cratic side," Representative Lenroot de-
m, ,n n. =,
ms eS ssarteS the me Iirs. ls Ilae%ot&s rev, tS nal,
concerteo ., mss arose lto" 'he pack
eo 1enocratlc siue, II, -.
representative nooher asAeu the
mg laHg u the nhelnpel ,n"oi.eu'
"The committee had the power to get
that name and did not.'
Wood flatly refused to apologize to
N. W. poiling' DIoahef.,H.law ;Sl.I.i.1 oa .ne
Rtesiuei' % anu iresiueH'iSt 'ee'e'"'S
umrlts. 11mt
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-12
A LIFE HISTORY CT HARRY z. rHAw

February i, 1871, born in Bttsburg
March 1901, mt Evelyn Nesbit
April 4, 1905, married Evelyn Nesbit
une2 25, 1906 killed Stanford White
anu 90 1907, first murder
March 90 1907 Jerome halted trial to sanity
April s. 1907 commission
1907 in trial disagreed.
acquitted
Apri2 o. 1908, applied for first habeas
May 25 1905 writ denied.
June2 demanded sanity
September l6 1908, Justice Mills denied application.
January 4, 1909, appealed from Mills decision
s, 1909, appellate division upheld Mills.
appeals appellate
30 l90 United States refused
April 49, 1872 Sapeon corpus
1912 Justice Keogh dismissed third writ.
March l. 1913 Thaw obtained fourth habeas writ.
fourth writ dismissed owing Anhu scandal
: Thaw escaped from Mateawan
August 49, 1918, Thaw arrested in Canada.
l93 Thaw Hampshire.
a. 913 indicted with four hlpeed him from
49, 913 Hampshire appointed
January Thaw present
April A. 1914 habeas rit issued by Judge Adich
June g. 1914, Thaw applied for bail.
June 15 1914 u S. refuses release BAIL
December 81 1914 u ruled New Hampshire must
him to New York.
others OF conspiracy
1915, original for Jury trial sanity.
June 49, 1915 of appeals upheld judges right to jury
(
%, jury Justice Hendricks began
July l6 1915 Thaw declared and placed under $4,000 bond
pending appeal
November 1915 appeal abandoned and bond cancelled
beating Frederick
January IL, 1917, cut his throat in Philadelphia.
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-12
STENOGRAPHER OF
ABSENT SENATOR
WILL DRAW PAY
Senator Bingham's Desk viii
Be Occupied by Walter
Griffin
SALARIES OF JUDGES
CAUSE OF HOT DEBATE
Both Houses Have Adjourned
Over Until Monday
Morning

ssr .l -. aoI1ol 20 or1or 81 an
-. - o;t,, ~
o'clock and in the absence oil city MIN
listers, Col. Mercer at the request OF
President Moser, opened the days pro-
ceedings with prayer.
Senator Lewis withdrew sentae reso-
luton No. g..
Senate resolution No. % was intro
duced providing for the appointment OF
G.. Waiter Griffin as clerk for Senator
Bingham, who is absent, so that the peo-
Pile of Lane county would have some one
with whom they could confer as to mat
tets of special interest to that county.
1t! started small war of words, but
ended in the appointment being made,
as it was requested by the chamber of
commerce of Eugene, and many others.
Senator Pierce suggested that it would
be hard to explain why stenographer
was appointed to for senator who was
not present and who would not be.
Senator La Toilette said it would be
a bad precedent, that once established
that a senator could be represented Dy
his stenographer and next session there
would not be q quorum OF senators,
while the stengraphers would be dong
the WOfK. ne lhtlinaltu IL HlSnt pV oii
Improvement
Senator Pierce ridiculed the idea OF
preachings economy and practicing ex-
travaganee. Senator Cusick represented
Lane along with Linn, and could be con-
suited about the county measures.
Smith, of Coos and Curry, thought
it question Of whether it was need
ed.
Senator Garland admitted he was not
extravagant, but believed there was
merit in the resolution. Lane IS en-
titled to vote and half and 1t has
but half of one.
Huston said Garland expressed hls
ideas. Dimick was at first inclined 10
oppose the resolution but as 1t was not
the fault of Lane that she was left with
only one-third of her representation, and
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-12

Roofs Of others were perforated Win
dows were out. The hard rock road
near the big munitions plant was pitted
with she'll holes, any one of which was
big enough to bury dog in. The Del
aware and Lackawanna railroad tracks
were torn up for a distance of two
miles. Rails were twisted and ties
blown out of place.
Early reports that number Of men
were killed proved to be erroneous.
Later reports declared about sixteen
men "missing" but Mayor Clay de.
clared all had been accounted for.
Only Two Were Killed
With the checking up of the com
pany's employees, it is now apparent
only two were killed. Michael Weinskie
was struck by train and killed as he
fled under a rain of shells from the
scene.
Herman Bicktre was struck by a
shell. His back was broken.
But for the fact that fuses had not
\
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-12
PEACE DOOR STILL OPEN
BUT NO RESULTS ARE
EXPECTED AT PRESENT

Making allowance for neutrality of
propaganda, we do not see how any
propaganda, we 90 not see haw any
American citizen, who is not definite
lysa German partisan, can raise obiee-
tion to the allies statement of their
aims in any particular"
The note embodies just such state
ment as was needed" declared the
Daily News. whether peace is yet OBJ
tainable on these terms is for Germany
to indicate. The present suggests that
the time has not yet come. But at least
the allies have closed no door Their
position is clear and unassailable and
we believe that nowhere will the JUS
tice of their cause be denied. "
The Daily Express holds the note to
be "bold and thoroughly uneompromis-
ing"
There is no hope" the editorial
continues, "that the enemy will accept
the terms until they have received a
decisive military defeat Threfore, it
is impossible at this moment even to
approach negotiations. The war must
go on.o
Losses to Neutrals DepIored
President Wilson S reference to the
great inconvenience cause neutrals is
answered as follows, in the entente
reply made public last night:
''The allies are fully aware Of the
losses and suffering which the wal
causes to neutrals, as well as to bel
ligerents, and deplore them, but they
do not hold themselves responsible fol
them, having in no way either willed
or provoked the war, and they strive tC
reduce these damages in the measure
compatible with the exigencies Of Their
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-12
TO PREVENT STRIKES

Washington, Jan. ia bill to pre-
vent railway strikes, pending investiga-
tion of the dispute, win be favorably
to the senate by the interstate
commece commission, Chairman New.
lands told the United Pess today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-12
British Are Repulsed

Berlin, via Sayville wireless, Jan. -.
Two vain attacks by English forces
made north of the Ancre in the early
morning were announced in tedaySs of.
fieial statement. Near Serre the Brit
ish attack was broken down before the
German lines and north of Beaufort
after an initial success, q strongly con-
dueted German counter thrust drove
them back with heavy losses.
Fifty prisoners and two machine guns
were captured.
The statement said minor infantry
engagements were still going on near
Beaumont.
"Our thrusting troops that entered
this morning into hostile trenches on
the Combres heights and east of No
meny, returned without losses and with
16 French prisoners" the statement de-
clared.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-12

CONTINUED on page five.)
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-12

CONTINUED on page two
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-12

Night Is Calm
Paris, Jan. ia calm night along
the whole front was reported by the
official statement today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-12

Continued on page seven.>
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-12

Continued on page two.)
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-12
THE WEATHER

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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-30
CAMP TO HAVE ITS
OWN RIlIlSTl''EFICE
Three Mails a Day Will be
Handled After Tomor-
row.

Beginning tomorrow morning a
branch of the local postoffice will be
organized at the First Regiment camp
and the soldiers will receive their mail
three times day, except on Sunday
when only two deliveries will be made.
The new branch of the postoffice will
be similar to those now at Monongah
and Watson which are branches OF the
Fairmont office.
A man will be put in charge of the
mail at the camp, experienced in civil
service work and will receive money
orders. registered letters, and give the
soldiers any other postoffice service
that they may desire.
If the sun comes out nicely tomor-
row afternoon there will be many To-
cal and out of town people avail them
selves of the opportunity Of visiting
their soldier friends at the camp. Late
in the afternoon there will be the usual
dress parade followed by a band con.
cert. At 6 o'clock in the evening there
will be formal guard mount, which will
conclude the days program.
At the morning services, the camp
boys will have as their speaker, Jas.
W. Right, Of the Y. NJ. c. A.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-30
More Ownership
Statements Filed

Certificates showing the compost
ton Of firms doing business under 81
sumed names and the addresses y.
those engaged IN the business vert
filed at the county clerks office today
by the following:
A. M. Harrison, Harrison's Department.
Store, consisting Of A. NJ. Harrison,
421 Jackson street, Fairmont.
c. v. Fear, grocery store, Pure Food
Produce Company, consisting Of q ~
Fear, 522 Mt. Vernon avenue, Fair
mont.
John H. Mccloskey, drug store, IL
H. McCloskey and Company, consist
ing of John H. and Elizabeth McClos
key, Oil Fourth street, Fairmont.
j. G. Collins, Grant Town Amuse,
ment Company, consisting Of ]. G. Col.
Inns, Grant Town.
F. A. Rymer, meat market ana 30.
Gerry, Rymer's Market, consisting 81
F. A. Rymer, Clarksburg street. Nan.
nington. 5ss3
W. M. Michaels, Michaels' Garage,
consisting of W. M. Michaels, Buffaidl
street, Warrington.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-30
N. VT. STOCK IS
LISTED IN NEW YORK
Committee on Securities Re-
ported Favorably on
Application,

BALTIMORE, June SO.-The com
mittee on securities Of the New York
Stock Exchange has authorized the
listing of Monongahela Valley Traction
Company S9,42O,0OO per cent cumula-
tive preferred stock in exchange for
present outstanding certificates for
50, 7S7, 100 5 per cent cumulative prefer
red stock OF in exchange for outstand-
ing $1,O7S,5OO preferred stock of Kama,
wha Traction and Electric Company !;
also $S,2S9,OOO common stock in ex'
change for present outstanding certifi'
Gates forS7, 1888, SOL common or in eX'
change for outstanding $1,1OO,00O com:
mon Of Kanawha Traction and Elec'
trio Company, with authority to add
$5SO,O0O preferred stock and $S,711 900
Of common stock, making the total
amount authorized to be listed $4,000
900 preferred and S12,0OOOOO common
stock.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-30
Mobrey Paid And
Told Where He Got 1t

John Mobrey, who was arrested on
Water street yesterday afternoon by
Chief Harr charged with disordeFly
conduct and drinking, was brought be-
fore Mayor Bowen this morning. He
confessed to being intoxicated and was
given a fine amounting to SIS which he
paid.
When asked where he purchased his
whiskey he told the officers that he
had gotten it from A. ]. Rodgers on
Pennsylvania avenue. Policeman Bog
CESS went with Robrey and Rodgers
was arrested, Rodgers was brought to
the police station this afternoon but
as mo evidence other than that offered
BY Mobrey could be obtained, he was
afterwards dismissed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-30
RAILROADS GET /
a5,0O0,0OO N
FREIGHT RULING.
Commerce Commission De-
cision Benefits Eastern
Roads.
.TRAT'LL Do FOR A WHILE
No Prospect That They will
be Permitted to Reopen
the Case.
'THAT'LL Do FOR A WHILE
tBy Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, June SO,-Railway
officials estimate today that eastern
railroads will receive an increase of
about four per cent in gross revenues
through the decision Of the Interstate
Commerce Commission suspending the
proposed Is per cent freight rate raise,
but granting some increase in class
rates.
Estimating that one-fourth of the
freight moves under class rates, the
added revenue for lines east Of the
Mississippi and north Of the Ohio and
Potomac rivers would be approximate
ly $50,0O0,00O year.
AS the commissioners approved the
recent high tariff on coal, coke and
iron ore IN this district, they estimat-
ed that would add about $25,OOO,O0O.
The commission in its report dashed
the hopes Of the railroads for another
hearing in the near future on a plea
for a more complete investigation. Al
though the tariffs are suspended only
until October %, 1918, the commission
points out that it has no power to or
der cancellation Of the proposed tariff
and suggests that the carriers with
draw them.
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NAME INSTRUCTORS
FOR CO.INSTUTUTE
Program for Meeting of
Teachers is Practically
Completed.

Arrangements have been practically
completed for the Marion county
teachers institute, which is to be held
in the Miller school August 81 to 81
inclusive, and the institute instructors
have been secured. 1t is thought that
the session this year will be unusually
interesting and beneficial inasmuch as
multitudes of new problems which the
teacher must face during the coming
school term and which have arisen
within the past few months will be
discussed by the instructors and many
practical suggestions made by the
men, experienced in educational work,
who will address the assembly during
the week.
on Monday night as is customary
the reception for the teachers and in
structors will be held and on Thursday
night an entertainment consisting Of
songs and readings will be given in the
auditorium of the Miller school.
The instructors are as follows: ]
w. Jewell, of the University of Arkan-
sas; G. H. Winkler, of the West Vir.
ginia University extension department
ginia University extension depart
ment; ]. A. Jackson, city superintend.
ent Of Clarksburg, and Miss Jessie
Ice, primary supervisor of the Fair
mont Normal school, The music su.
peryisor has not as yet been secured
but the committee has a number Of
persons in view and the selection will
probably be made within short time,