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The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-09-26
Several Thousand Americans, Un-
dergoing Training, Are Highly
Praised by British Officers Who
Have Inspected Them.
WILL BE HANDLING HEAVY
GUNS IN FRANCE SHORTLY
Forces Are Differed Largely by
West Point Graduates; Valuable
Assistance Is Being Given by
English Instructors.

Somewhere in England. Sept g.
tGorrcspondcnce of A. p Several
thousand American artillcrymen. who
will soon be handling heavy guns in
France. are encumped here Tor drills
and training The men belong To the
regular forces Of the United States
army and are officered largely by
West Point graduates. British off
GERS. who have inspected the men.
pronounced them to be among tho
finest troops ever seen in England.
The camp h located In one OF tho
many valleys to he found in the roll
ing surface of this section OF Eng
land ON "A site once occupied by Ca
madam troops. ueather-covered hills
form a background for the sea OF
tents. aud on either side men OF the
royal artillery are being trained. II
Is from these camps that the Ameri-
cans get their first lessons In handling
the "heayies ON wheels" by simply
looking on. These Americans know
AN about big guns FOR large num-
her of them were drafted from the
coast defense forces OF the American
army Rut they have much to learn
about big guns that are mobile. The
particular thing thcy are Interested
in lust now Is the fine art Of hauling
a heavy field piece out OF "A hole
Tor the succcssful and speedy ac-
complishmcnt of such a feat Is truly
a Zinc art
\ Difficult Task.
The English instructors of artillery
recruits nave "a deep hole dug for this
special purpose. They wheel big
gun and its carriage up and push II
in. Then IL is up to the recruits "a
hall II out with the assistance Of a
variety Of lever, and a mass OF tackle
and scar.
Tho Americans ara spending spare
moments learning the proper way u
/ adjust q gas mask and are being Civ
/ en- am opportunity to- take q little
smell of the different kinds OF gases
/ To- ho encountered across the channel
fhis camp Is bit OF the United
states IN the heart of England. Wher
| off duty thr hills abound with Amer
| leans and the latest ragtimc Is ham
mcrod out ON the pianos In the Y. VI
! {, \ tents nearby Some of the mer
| spend most ot their leisure moments
] writing home Ia another tent Operat
/ ed boy the Y NJ. G.. \. The tent. ~
! big as that used for "a circus sid
/ show. is crowded with tables and
| chairs The earth forms floor an,
oil lamps hung from the poles swim
back and forth as the wind blows
The top of the tent is colored so tina
at uipht some roaming German air
man may not have a good target e
( drop bombs
Rhgiinc II M the Rage.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-09-26
NEW MEXICO WEATHER

Tonight and Thursday, showers east
portion, cooler tonight. generally fnit
west portion. frost extreme north por.
ton tonight
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-09-26

Maximum. 90 minimuul. 40. range.
80; "a. M. 81; northwest wind. clear.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-05-17
MAYOR OF COLFAX ACCUSED
Members of G. A. r. Send Informa-
ton of Unpatriotic Act to
The Department.

Colfax, May 16.-Members of the
Colfax post, c. A. r., have sent to the
department of justice information in
which they charged Mayor Cragan of
ColfaX with unpatriotic acts, and ask
ed investigation by the department.
1t was charged that the mayor refus-
ed to assist in organizing patriotic
rally through which it was hoped to
obtain recruits for the Iowa national
guard.
1t also was charged that he had ig-
nored letters from Governor Harding
and Adjutant General Guy Z. Logan,
asking Colfax's cooperation in patriot
ic movements.
The department will investigate the
charges.
In resolutions by the ColfaX post the
veterans charge that the mayor refus.
ed to assist with the rally for fear il
might antagonize somebody"
They say he tabled the matter by
turning the proposition over to the
city council and that no action was
taken. Members of the council are in
oluded in the charges of alleged lack
OF patriotism. ~ sl
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-05-17
RUSS AGAINST PEACE
WORKERS URGE ARMY TO CON.
TINUE THE WAR.
Manifesto by Council of Delegates
Tells Men to Fight to the End
Socialists Admitted.

PetrOgrad, May 16.-The executive
and soldiers delegates, after discuss
ing the internal situation in Russia. de-
cided by IL votes against 10 to favor
the participation of representatives of
socialist parties in the provisional
government
A manifesto to the Russian army
was issued by the council of soldiers
and workingmen'S delegates urged the
continuation of the war against the
central powers and declared that a
separate peace is impossible.
1t became known here that just be-
fore the resignation of the provisional
minister of war, General GuchkOff,
was announced, Gen. Alexis BrussilOff,
commander in chief of the Russian
armies on the southwestern front, and
General GurkO, commander on the
western front, asked to be relieved of
their commands. The designations of
these two army officers will he conSid-
cred after the successor of General
GuchkoT has been appointed.
Conditions of the entry into the pro-
visional government of representatives
of the socialists were discussed by the
executive committee of the council of
soldiers and workingmen's delegates,
The fundamental principles of the pro-
gram that was discussed are:
A foreign policy openly pursuing the
aim of reaching as soon as possible a
general peace without annexations OF
indemnities, on the basis of the right
of nations to work out their own des
TIMES.
Decisive measures with view to de
mocratization of the army and re-en
forcement of Russia's military strength
at the front for the defense of Russian
liberty.
A series or social, economic ant
financial reforms.
The executive committee has formed
a commission 10 negotiate with tbs
provisional government
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-05-17
GERMAN BARON CONFESSEN
Entered American Service To Seek
Information and Maps of the
Coast Defenses.

San Francisco, May 16.-Frank
Wolf, the German baron arrested
here as spy, is said by district at
torney Preston to have confessed
spending four months with other
German agents locating and estab-
fishing a submarine base ON the Mex
lean border.
Wolf claims that the Germans in
America are financing the spy sys-
tenn.
According to his story he was
brought to Mexica in November and
told that America would be an ally of
the Germans if there was war AT
ter that he was sent to California to
enter the American service for the
purpose of getting information of
coast defenses and to secure maps Of
shipping. Some of these were found
on Wolf when arrested.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-05-17
WOMAN IS FATALLY BURNED
fers by Flames From Explosion
of Gasoline Stove.

Abba, May 16.--Mrs. Vivian Eddy,
wife of miner of the Crescent Coal
Company mines at Whiteburg, near
Buxton, was seriously burned Tuesday
noon. Mrs. Eddy was in her home
alone and her CLOTHES are thought to
have caught fire from gasoline stove
explosion. She was first seen running
from the house, covered in flames. Be-
fore the fire could be extinguished the
woman was badly burned from head
to foot. No hope of recovery is given
and death is expected at any hour.
She has been married about three
months, She is bedAas cared for at. her
home.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-05-17
TO RUSH FOOD LEGISLATION
Senators and Representatives Confer
With the President at the
White House.

Washington, May 16.-Thirty-seven
senator's and representatives, members
of the agricultural committees of the
house and senate: Secretary Houston
and Herbert c. Hoover are In con-
sultation with President Wilson at the
White House OH plans for rushing food
legislation.
A bill drawn by the administration
granting the president the greatest
powers ever given an executive of the
United States was introduced into the
house.
The president is given dictatorial
powers over railroad and steamship
lines and can stop transportation of all
products other than munitions Of war
or food intended for the allies.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-05-17
FIRE ON AN INTERNED SHIP
Second Within Week. Receiving Build.
ing at New York Burned. Four
Men Killed.

New York May 16.-Efforts are be-
ing made by the Rear Admiral Usher
commander of the Brooklyn navy
yards to discover the cause of the sec.
cond navy yard fire within a week
which occurred last night on board the
interned ship, Princess Irene. City
firemen were called to eXtinguish the
blaze which was in some bedding.
more than an hour on a destroyer
moored at the navy yards dock
Navy Building Burned.
New York, May 16.-Fire of un.
known origin, which started shortly
before. IL o'clock last night iii the
fiye.story brick receiving building at
the New York navy yard, destroyed
that structure and caused loss which
probably will run into hundreds of
thousands of dollars.
On both sides of the ordnance pie"
leading to the building are moored in
termed German steamships. These,
however, were not damaged.
A large quantity of clothing and
other supplies were burned. A number
of navy prisoners. who were in a
guard house located on the pier, were
removed under guard during the fire.
Four Men Killed.
Saulte st. Marie, Mich, May 16.--
Four men were killed and three fatal.
ly wounded here to-day when an OK
plosion damaged the government 5
pier near the 500 locks. Preliminary
investigations indicated the explosion
was an effort by plotters to destroy
the locks which have been under
guard by the national guardsmen of
Michigan for several weeks.
Further Delay on CONSUMPTION.
Washington, May 16.-Further de
lay on the army cOnscription bill was
, forced today when on motion of Rep
resentative Good of Iowa the house
recommitted the second conference
bill with instructions to hold for high,
er pay of enlisted men. The vote to
recommit was 1919 to 1T.
From Accidental Causes.
Saulte St. Marie, Mich, May 10
The explosion at the government pier
killing four and fatally injuring three
was found to have been from acciden,
tai cause and not that of plotters as
first thought.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-05-17
AUTO STALLS ON THE TRACK
Train Crashes Into II and Mount
Pleasant Man Loses Life.

Burlington, Ia, May 16.-J. N. Dut-
ton of Mt. Pleasant, prominent and
wealthy land owner, was killed to-
day when his new automobile driven
by his daughter, Miss Exile Dutton,
became stalled on the crossing of the
Burlington railroad and was struck
by train. r..
In jumping from the car DuttOn
was caught up by the locomotive and
his life was crushed out against the
iron fence of the station. His daugh
ter miraculously escaped without a
scratch although the automobile was
completely wrecked
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-05-17
GERMANY MUST
CO To REPUBLIC
RADICAL SOCIALIST LEADERS
REPLY TO Won HoLLWso.
REVOLUTION MUST HAPPEN
Germany Cannot Win a War Of SubIu.
cation, Says George Ledebour---
Situation is Again Critical
In Russia.

London, May 1--we must soon
introduce a republic in Germany"
George Ledebour, radical socialist
leader is reported in Berlin dispatch
es to have said in reply to Chancellor
Bethmann Hoilweg's address yester-
day in which Hollwek officially angled
for a separate peace with Russia.
Schneidmann, another socialist
leader, angered at the Chancellor's
refusal to state the kaiser's war aims
is reported to have said:
''If France and America could have
a republic, and Germans insist, there
should be a republic in Germany"
Amsterdam dispatches today de-
clared that police guards in Berlin
and other German cities have been re-
doubled to prevent outbreaks.
Revolution Must Happen.
Berlin, via London, May 16.-The
socialist leader, George Ledebour,
declared in the reichstag that 1t was
impossible for Germany to win war
of subjugation, and expressed the
conviction that a revolution must
happen in Germany as it had hap
pened in Russia.
I'VE shall propose constitutional
committee" he said, ito take prepar-
atory steps in the direction of intro
ducing republic in Germany"
Situation Again Critical.
Petrograd, May 16.-The situation
again became critical today when the
provincial government rejected the
terms under which the soldiers and
workmen's counsel agreed to COLA
ttion hi 4 new government.
The counsel demanded that For
feign Minister Miilukoff must not ap-
pear in the reorganization of the cab
met and that the duma must re-
nounce certain agreements with the
allies.
The counsel wants a policy Of new
annexation and no indemnity.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-05-17
MINISTER IS VERY UNpATRIOTIC
Said Every American 5att.eship
Should Be Sunk and Every Soldier
Dismissed.

Davenport, May 16.-For unpatriotlc
utterances Rev. J. A. Kyle of the local
Unitarian church was forced to re-
sign.
My God is not your Cod" were his
parting words to the congregation yes
terday.
In a recent sermon Rev. Kyle de-
clared that all the battleships should
be sunk and every soldier dismissed.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-05-17
CAPTURE U-BOATS
ON WAY To j. s.
SEVEN SUBMARINES SUNK OR
TAKEN BY BRITISH.
PLANNED TO RAID SHIPPING
Amsterdam Reports That Germany
Has About 235 Submarines in op.
Grafton and That Nearly 100
Have Been Lost.

An American Port, May 16.-A
feet of at least seven German subma-
rines has been sunk or captured by the
British navy while on its way to Unit
ed States waters to raid American
shipping, according to information re.
ceived here.
The submarines were on their way
into the Atlantic when overhauled by
British men of war.
The news was brought here by an
Officer who recently arrived from Eng
land on transatlantic liner coming
into an American port. He learned
that the British admiralty, through its
secret service, obtained information of
the departure of this submarine fleet
bound for American waters.
The British admiralty took prompt
and effective measures to block North
sea channels. The submarines cap
tuled were taken to British port.
Nets Snare Many Submarines.
Amsterdam, May 16.-The Germans
have about 325 submarines in opera
ton and about eighty to one hundred
have been lost through British nets
alone, according to the Telegram,
which prints an interview with a mem
Der of the crew of the submarine U-5S.
This is the submarine which sank the
Dutch grain ships in February.
When at sea the submarines assem-
bic at given point every morning and
receive wireless instructions, presum-
ably from Helgoland. There are about
80 U-boats of the newest type, each
carrying a crew of So men, and this
fleet is supplemented by a secondary
squadron marked with G.
The first-class boats have a speed
calculated as sufficient to oyertake any
cargo boat. Two-thirds * their crews
are experienced and one-third novices.
The boats carry fortnight's stores
and have a maximum period of sub
mergence of from eight to ten hours.
Each is equipped with two periscopes
and sometimes descends to from thirty
to fifty meters.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-05-17
HEAVY FIGHTING
ON MANY FRONTS
GERMAN OFFENSIVE AGAINST
THE FRENCH is RENEWED.
ATTACKS ARE ALL REPULSED
Struggle Between British and Ger
mans Around BulIecourt unabat-
ed-ltaIy In Great Offensive
North Of Gortz.

London, May 16.-Some of the
heaviest fighting of the war was in
progress today on many fronts.
The German offensive against the
French was renewed early today with
a powerful attack on a front of two
and one-half miles, but all their at.
tacks were repulsed Paris announced.
The battle continues.
The struggle between the British
and the Germans around Bullecourt
was still in progress with undated
violence today. The British regain.
ed nearly all of the village and also
established new positions to the west.
Also to the north the British are pro-
crossing in severe fighting.
The Italian great offensive to the
north of Gortz is gaining ground.
Over a front of thirty miles Italian
guns are blasting away for the infan-
try. Several thousand Austrian pris.
oners have already been sent behind
their lines.
Germans Capture Trenches.
Berlin, via London, May 16.-Cap.
ture of trenches on the French outer
line on a width of nearly seven hun.
dred yards was reported in today's
official statement. A Brandenburg
battalion broke into enemy trenches
east of Laneyille, taking about one
hundred and seventy-five prisoners
and much booty and holding their
gains despite several French attacks
with strong forces.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-05-17
IN APPEAL FOR U. S. TROOPS
General Petain, New Commander
Wants Americans Sent to
France Immediately.

New York, May 16,-General o. Pc,
tain, new commander of the French
army, appeals for American volun-
teers to be sent to France immedi
ately in an interview published by
the New York Times today.
He suggests that such volunteers be
equipped in the United States and
then be sent to France for special in,
structions and then they would be
ready to enter the trenches with the
French regiments. And later the
Americans could be used as skeleton
organizations.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-05-17
MilIokuff Resions.

Petrograd, May l6.--Foreign minis
ter Paul Millokuff resigned today. He
has been under heavy criticism ever
since he announced that the provin.
cial government had approved all ex
listing treaties entered into with the
autocratic regime. aisiella slws
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-05-17
LOAN RUSSIA S1OO,OOO,OOO
Growing Unrest Leads America To
Immediate Financial Aid.

Washington, May 16.-The govern
ment today loaned $100,000,00O to
Russia. ..
1t is believed that the growing I'M
rest in Russia was what led America
to immediate financial aid, in an at
tempt to strengthen the provincial
government.
1t is understood that large por-
ton of the loan will be spent in the
United States for supplies of which
Russia is in great need.
The total amount Of loans to the al.
lies now is $625,000,000.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-05-17
Cong sman Enlists.

Washington. May l6. Represents
tiyes Gardner Of Massachusetts promi.
ncnt preparedness advocate is the first
member Of congress to offer his ser
vice to the United States as soldier.
His resignation from congress was an
nounced today. Gardner is member
OF the officers reserve corps.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-05-17
TRANSFERS GO ON STRIKE
Fifty Engaged On Milwaukee Road
Demand Higher Wages.

Cedar Rapids, May 16.-Fifty team
sters engaged on the Milwaukee rail-
road terminal at Atkins, Iowa's new
est city, went on a strike today for
higher wages and shorter hours. 1t
is reported that the l. w. w. agita-
tors were active among the men.
There has been no disaster.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-05-17
U. S. ARMY AVIATOR KILLED
Lieutenant Eberts Loses Life When
AlrpIane Falls at Colum.
bus, N. M.

FL Paso, Tex. May 16.-Lieut. Mel
choir Eberts, United States army avia-
ton corps, was killed when his air.
plane fell at Columbus, n. NJ. Capt.
James l.. DunswOrth, who was In the
machine with Lieutenant Eberts, was
injured, but will recover.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-05-17
wife Accompanies Prisoner.

Red Oak, Ia, May 16.--Accompan-
led by his faithful wife who will en-
ter the Harrison county Jail with him,
Rev. George Kelley. charged with the
Villisca ak murders, was taken by
automobile today to Logan, Iowa, for
safety.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-05-17
For Neutral Conference.

Buenos Aires, May 16.-Announce-
ment of an agreement of all Latin
American republics except Brazil for
a neutral conference to be held about
Sept. Z, was made officially today.
The meeting will be held at Buenos
Aires.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-05-17
Soldiers Pay Raised.

Washington. May 16.-The confer.
ence report carries provision to in.
crease the pay of enlisted men SO
"a month making their pay s25 a
month. By the Good amendment the
house conferees will insist on a SIS
raise for the men getting less than
$21 month; IS for men getting $50
and $50 and $40 and raise of s6 for
men getting $40.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-05-17
To Change Bureau Methods.

Washington, May 16-B. s. Cutler,
4 Buffalo manufacturer, was made as
sistant chief of the bureau of foreign
and domestic commerce. He will in
still business methods into the bureau
and be paid nominal salary,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-05-17
Oklahoma Woman Not Shot.

Washington, May 16,-Reports said
to have come from Switzerland stat,
ing that an American woman, Mrs
Katrina Kouch of Oklahoma, was
shot in Germany as a spy. were
branded here today as false by the
Swiss minister Ritter. Aa aIi6a9ailsa
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-05-17
sUBSCRIBES FOR S5,ooo,ooo
John o. Rockefeller Applies for Unit.
ed States Liberty Loan
Bonds.

New York. May 16.-JOhn d. Rock
efeller has subscribed for S5,0OO,0O0
of the government liberty loan bonds.
it was announced here by the commit
tee having the subscriptions in charge.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-05-17
Warships Reach Europe.

London, May 16.-American war
shipe have arrived in European wat.
ers. The British admiralty this af,
ternoon officially announced "the re.
cent arrival OF American warships.n
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-05-17
Thaw To Asylum.

Philadelphia. May Is. Harry X.
Thaw will be removed from st. Mary's
hospital where he has been recuperat.
ing for self inflicted razor wounds to
the Pennsylvania hospital for the in
sane. 1haw probably will spend the
remainingSdays OF his life In, theshcs-
pital, vhns
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-05-17
Asks Special Committee.

Washington, May 16. - President
Wilson has written Chairman Pou,
of the house committee, urging APP
pointment of special committee on
woman. suffrage. Suffragists have
fought for years TO obtain such a
body. sgIli
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-05-17
German AirpIane Factory Burns.

Amsterdam, May 16.-A big German
airplane factory at KOepenick, near
Berlin, has been destroyed by fire, says
4 dispatch to the Handelsblad.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-05-17
From Accidental Causes.

Saulte st. Marie, Mich, May It.
The explosion at the government pier
killing four and fatally injuring three
was found to have been from acciden-
tai cause and not that of plotters as
first thought.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-03-19

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Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-03-14
Section Hand Strike Ends.

The strike by three section men on the Midland Valley railroad, operated out of Hartford, Sebastian county, to several coal mines 30 miles distant, was settled, according to a telegram received by State Labor Commission CT J. c. Clary from Deputy Labor Commissioner B. 1. Mckinley. The strike by the three men has been on about 10 days, their demand for an increase in wages from $1.65 to $2 per day being granted. During the strike traffic between Hartford and the coal mines was stopped
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-03-14
HandIinu the Receiver.

Well" said the far West mayor to the English tourist, q dunno how you manage these affairs over there, but out here, when some of our boys got tied up in that thar bankrupt tele- phone company was tellin' yer about, they became mighty crustyv'
 "Oh!"
 "Yus; they didn't like the way the receiver was handlin' the business no- how.''
 sIndeed !" commented the earnest listener; "then, may-I ask what they did?"
 "Sartinly; wus goin' ter tell yer. They just hung up the receiver."- Puck.