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Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-17
MICHAEL WILL, NOT
ACCEPT UNLESS THE
PEOPLE MAKE DEMAND
The Ex-Emperor's Brother
Yields Absolutely to
Will Of Populace.
ABDICATED AFTER
HIS SUCCESSION
Reports Last Night Said
RomanoH Dynasty was
Completely Ended.

London. March. -s17.-Grand Duke
Michael has accepted the throne OF
Russia. conditioned on the consent OF
the Russian people. according to a
statement received here today from
the semi-of1cial Russian news agency.
The statement follows: .
1.-THE Grand Duke Michael Alex
androvitch. accepting the throne from
his. brother, declares that he does so
only with the consent of the Russian
people, who should, be a plebiscite,
establish a new form of government
and new fundamental laws"
A dispatch received direct from
Petrograd last night, filed at $3.50 p.
m. Petrogradstimt, ,-a.ys that -Emper-
or Nicholas had abdicated in favor of
Grand Duke Michael and that at 2:3o
o'clock yesterday afternoon, the
grand duke himself had abdicated,
thus bringing the Romanoff dynasty
to an end. The foregoing dispatch,
which is from the Petrograd Tele-
graphic agency. a semi-official insti-
tuition. was sent from Petrograd to-
day.
Advices direct from Petrograd yes
terday said there had been some diff
ference Of opinion between the Duma
leaders and the representatives of the
working men. The latter wished to
leave undecided the question Of form
of the Russian government until. aft
er the holding Of constitutional as
sembly, whereas the Duma group.
fearing dangers to the country in the
absence Of a definite government had
put forward the program of a regency
under the grand duke. The qualifica-
tions which Michael is reported to
have placed on his acceptance Of the
throne indicates that 1t has been de-
cided to erect a Temporary central
authority, so that there may be no
diversion Of the country's energies in
prosecuting the war. but that at the
same timee, the ultimate decision has
been left with the people.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-17
At 6 O'clock, Central Time,
Men Will Walk Out,
$50 Paralyzing Traffic.
WESTERN OFFICIALS
PREPARE FOR WORST
While Awaiting Outcome Of
Mediation, make Ready to
Keep Trains Going.

Chicago, March 17.-Unless the un-
expected intervenes the greatest rail-
road strike in the history of the
world will send st. Patrick's day,
1917, down in history with signif-
canoe hitherto unattached to the oc-
casion. -.
At 6 o'clock tonight, the first step
destined. unless checked, to paralyze
the commerce Of the country, is to be
taken by the four hundred thousand
members of the brotherhoods of train
service employees to attain. as the un-
ions claim, the eight-hour day in
train service. According to the rail-
road managers, it, is q fiat stand-and-
deliver order for more pay amounting
in the aggregate to-untold millions,
q. burden which they claim is too
great to be borne out Of present reve-
nues.
Officials Of western railroads. while
awaiting, the outcome of the confer
ences in New York, continued prep
arations today to keep their lines In
operation should the strike occur as
scheduled, at 6 o'clock tonight (cen-
trail time.)
An embargo has been placed on
freight by practically every western
that efforts will be made to move
food stuffs with as little delay as pos
sible in the event Of a strike.
In the switching yards Of this city,
which are the connecting link be-
tween the east and west. and in st.
Louis, where the strike has been call
ed for tonight. preparations have
Reports of dissension among the
switchmen have come from st. Louis
and Kansas City,
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-17
GRAND DYKE MICHAEL Will ACCEPT THRONE # PEOPLE, BY
nfKCE ESTABLISH new ORDER AND new FUNDAMENTAL
lWS GAR Il IS SAID, STARTED REVOLUTION TO CRIPPLE
ARMY, But OUTRAGED PEOPLE, ONCE AROUSED, DP0SD HIM
MAY God Aid Russia"
Says Gear as he Steps
From AutOcrQtic Throne

their forces for the realization Of
a speedy victory. For this reason,
in accord with the Duma of the
empire, we have considered 1t de-
sirablc to abdicate the throne of
Russia and lay aside our supreme
power. Not wishing to bic separt-
cd from our loved son, VIC leave
our heritage TO our brother the
Grand Duke Michael Alexandra
Witch, blessing his advent to the
throne of Russia. We hand over
the government to our brother in
full union with the representa-
uves of the nation who are seated
in legislative chambers. taking
this step with an inviolable oath
in the name of our we'll beloved
country. We call on all faithful
sons of the fatherland to fulfill
their sacred patriotic duty in this
painful moment of national trial
and to aid our brother and rep
resentatives of the nation in
bringing Russia into the path of
prosperity and glory.
"May God aid Russia"
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-17
Wilson Seeks Authority.

w..h,neton. March 17-President
wilson eariv TO-DAY began a study of
wavs Of stonpinr the Strike IL media
tion fails.
The legal exnerts Of the govern
roant have Informed the nresident
that there IN no specifc law RivinR
him authority to use drastic steps.
h,,t q was realized that in times OF
national crises. the power Of the
nresidant is such that he can do al
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-17
PENNSYLVANIA MEN
SEEK AN ORDER TO
PREVENT A STRIKE
Bill in Equity Filed i'm Fed
eral Court by Brother
hood Men.
MANY AGAINST A
WALK-OUT NOW
Alleged that Not Over 10
Per Cent Favor Strike
Movement.

Philadelphia, March IA bill in
equity which has sor its purpose the
prevention Of the four railroad broth
erhoods from calling a strike of rail.
road employees within the state OF
Pennsylvania was filed in the federal
district court today by an attorney
representing the four brotherhoods
No Judge was in the federal building
at the time, and although the bill is
officially on trial, 1t will not have
the effect of. preventing a walk-ou
unless the papers are signed by a
Judge and an order issued enjoining
the men.
Leighton P. stradley, attorney for
the men. who filed the bill, said the
action would take the usual course. "
He apparently is making no efforts
to find a judge.
Seek Injunction.
Trainmen today filed a bill in equity
Joining the brotherhoods from calling
q strike on the ground that the ex-
pense attached thereto. will seriously
impair the beneficial funds of the
brotherhoods. 2: ~ - s p. 'sa~'.,t,,aii \
The bill was filed, by, Leighton P.
Stradley Of Philadelphia, attorney for
members Of the four railroad brother
nOOOS. Inc ACIlOH lS against the lOCai
chairmen and chairmen of their gen.
eral grievances committee. The ac-
tion affects the brothernoods on all
railroads throughout Pennsylvania.
According to the trainmen. they be-
lieve that not more than 10 per cent
are in favor of walking out. The bill
alleges that the joint ballot upon
which the strike was called Is not in
effect at this time inasmuch as it was
obtained eight months ago when times
were not at the critical stage they
are today. This strike ballot OBJ
tanned eight months ago was can.
celled last fall when the Adamson
law was enacted, the bill asserts.
Complaints in this action allege
that a refusal to arpitrate by the
grand chief is contrary to the consti-
tuition and bylaws of the brother
hoods. The ballot was obtained last
Sunday, the bill Of complaint says,
by arbitrary action Of the chief exec
utives of the union and without conf
plying with the bylaws.
The bills in equity are signed by
one member from eacn of the four
brotherhoods.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-17
MEDIATORS ANNOUNCE
THAT NEITHER SIDE
HAS MADE OVERTURES
Seek to Learn What is Ac-
ceptahle. to Both Sides Of
Controversy.
WILSON STUDIES = ''.'' ).
LAW AND PRECEDENT
Legal Advisers Searching
For Statute that Will En-
able Him to Act.

New York, March 17.-Prior to the
Resumption Of conferences with the
railroad brotherhoods' representatives
this forenoon one Of the mediators
said that the strike situation was de-
void Of developments. Neither side
has made overtures, he said, and ne
did not consider the outlook promis-
ing at that hour.
The mediators, without Samuel
Gompers being present. resumed the
conferences. meeting the four broth
erhood chiefs.
Secretary Lane was asked II any
specific plan was under consideration
today looking toward an adjustment.
He replied:
We want to find out what will be ac-
ceptable to both Sides They have
been fighting 1t out with a great deal
Of ability on both sides between
themselves for some time. We are
working sincerely and earnestly to
find a solution Of the problem After
we have talked to the brotherhood
chiefs we will see tho representatives
Of the railroads again."
Mr.. Lane said it had not yet been
determined whether both sides would
meet with the mediators in a general
conference. He indicated this was a
possibility. When asked whether there
has been get together spirit" man
ifested by both sides, his only reply
was:
There has been on my part"
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-17

Petrograd, March 17.-Follow-
ing Is tho text Of the imperial
manifesto, in which the Russian
emperor announced his abdica-
ton and that of his son.
''In the day Of a great struggle
against a foreign foe. who has
been striving for three yours to
enslave our country, God has
wished to send to Russia a new
and painful trial. Interior trou-
bles threaten to have q fatal re-
percussion on the final outcome
of the war. The destinies of Rus
STA and the honor of our dear ia
ther land require that the war be
prosecuted at all cost to a VIC
tOriOus end. The cruel enemy is
making a last effort and the mo-
ment is near when our valiant
army. in concert with those of
our glorious allies, will definitely
chastise the foe.
TN these decisive days in the
life of Russia. we believe our
people should have the closest
union and organization of all
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-17

cite organized by their representa-
Hves in a constitutional assembly,
shall establish form of govern
mcnt and new fundamental laws
for tho Russian state.
consequently. invoking the benz
ediction of our Lord. I'urge all cit.
liens of Russia to submit to pro-
visiOnal government. established
upon the initiative Of the Duma
and invested with plenary powers,
until such a time, which will fol-
low with as little delay as possible
as the constitutional assembly on
the basis Of universal, direct, equal
and secret suffrage shall, by its de-
cision as to a new form Of govern
ment express the will of the peo-
pie"
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-17
Grand Duke Michael Asks
People to Form Nev Order

London, March 17.-The declara-
tion made by the grand duke ON his
acceptance of the throne, as given
out by the News agency says:
'This' heavy responsibility has
come to me at the voluntary re-
quest of my brother. who has trans
ferrcd tho imperial throne to me
during a period of warfare which
is accompanied with unprecedcnt-
cd popular disturbances.
"Moved by the thought which is
in the minds of the entire people,
that the good of the country Is
paramount. have adopted the firm
resolution to accept the. supreme
power only II this he the will of
our great people who, by plebis-
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-17
TWO AT TElMPTS
TO sink ship
White Star Passenger Steamer
Lapland Threatened on Last
( Voyage From U. s.

New York, March 1.-Two at
tempts were made to sink the White
Star passenger steamer Lapland on
her last outward voyage from this
port beginning February IL, accord
ing to officers of the. ship, which ar
rived here today from niyerepool.
The first attempt occurred Just of
thefIrish coast when 2 submarine that
by . patrol boat. The. second at
tempt, few hours later. was near the
mouth Of the Mersy river when tor
pedo was observed passing the Lap
lands bows.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-17
BAPAUME IS
CAPTURED BY
ENGLISH ARMY
Germans Set Fire to Town
British Enter it After
Fierce Fighting.

London. March 17.-Bapaume, on
the o-Belgian front, has been
captured by the British, Rueter's
Agency announces.
Rueter's correspondent at British
headquarters in France, telegraphed
that the towns of LIE Transloy and
Achiet-le-Petit also are reported to
be in. the hands Of the British.
Our troops entered Bapaume this
morning. after stiff fighting" Rueter's
correspondent telegraphs. The place
was in flames, the Germans having
evidently all plans for setting fire to
it when. forced to retreat.
Our troops are reported to be be-
yond the town."
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-17
MILLS CLOSE WITH STRIKE.

v Minneapolis. March Flour thou
mills were out Of work today becanDs
Of the impossihility Of moving cars
In the snow blocked switching yards,
Millers said today that if the fajl'
strike goes into effect ths mills Yiil.
remain closed indehnitely., If the
ttrain opera tons are fsre eGt1mod Monday,
the mills Will be re-opensds 80, /,
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-17
FOREIGN TRADE
EDECREASED
During February $1so,ooo, 900
Less Business Was Done
With Other Countries.

Washington, March 17.-American
foreign trade decreased approximately
$190,000.000 during February, the
first month OF Germany's unrestricted
submarine warfare. In a statement
issued today the department of COM
merce gave the decrease in exports as
$147,O35. $50. and the decrease in inn
ports $42,239,675.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-17

Secretary Lane gave out the following statement:
At request of appreciation of the national
aon the broehoods and the railroad have resumed
negotiations that adjustment be had that
necessity strike the broherhood
telephoned their chaen asking that all action be
for 48 unless advised that time of settle
will leave the service under the authority already
given"
Wilson and Daniel Willard three the four
nedators Samuel Gompers the fourth mediator, did
ticipate in the conference any time.
The also said:
"A the medators, the brotherhood
railroad will be held 10 o'clock Sunday
morning negotiations for settlement will be resumed The
postponed dates from tonight at time the
hour for beginning the strike"
There hope said Secretary Lane when asked the negota
tons settlement. eve will 10 o'clock
morning and take up the situation
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-17

There was some excuse for the his
toric5 hare going mad in March.
THINKS the st. Cloud Journal-P Press.
Und bfedly. and the hare had noth-
inE on Z, iotrof people who have not
yet become historic.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-17
. . . . . . . . . .
THE WEATHER.

North Dakota: Fair tonight
and Sunday; rise in temperature
Sunday and extreme west pOr-
ton tonight.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-17
New Republic Foeed Auocracy
Accomplished
MEDIATION BOARD TO MEET WITH MEN AND THE
MANAGERS AT 10 O'CLOCK SUNDAY TO TAKE Up
SITUATION; SEE HOPE FOR AvfRTNG A 1fUP

New York, Secretary Lane, of the
Federal mediation committee, announced
at 3:45 p. m. that it had been agreed to
postpone the railroad strike for 48 hours.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-17

University Reading.
n. M. 1S; barometer. SO.O3;
maximum. 20; minimum, IA;
wind northwest, II miles.
. . .
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-03

Dividends a Zoe per share $4,000 per year
on an investment of $421.25
equallins approximately "a per cent
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-03

Bought Outright
Buy, say, 500 shares Jim Butler a &c. $4,000
Brokerage and exchange. ........... 11.25
>$421.25
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-11
che Read Co
Established 1857
The D. M. Read Company
Opens Its Annual May Sale Of

~ for those needing House Furnish
ings OF any descriptions or wear
be confronted with such values as
will be offered-iust when needed
All der,.r+r,ar,+s and sac+one
have been .nrenarino FOR > FORT
rioht hocL Maryt of +ba h,,x,Are
II hove haan arch;n, tho r,.ria+e
II for what Bridgeport people want
for the House Of Read being es-
sentaly Home Store, the long
years OF experience nave taught =
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-11
GOVERNOR RECEIVES PRELIMINARY
INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING PLANS
\ FOR DRAFT FROM HEADQUARTERS

point central board to coordinate
the work Of the registration bodies
in the polling places. The registrar
appointed by the mayor in each poll
ing place is the head registrar for
that precinct. The precinct is the
unit for registration. All men from
FL to 80. inclusive, are to present
themselves in the customary polling
places in the precincts which are
their permanent homes.
The registrars are to be sworn in
with an oath which is given in the
booklet. They are to prepare the
places of registration which are to be
open from a. m. to p. m.
In the towns Of the county the
registrars are to make their returns
to the Acknowledgement. but in the
cities over $4,000 in population the
registrars make return to the mayo,
and he to the governor.
In a city of 10000 the prosecuting
attorney acts as legal adviser to the
registrars and the mayor.
The program calls for quick &C.
tion. When both House and Senate
pass the bill and the President signs
this, the President is to issue a proc.
lamation and call for the registra.
ton and this is to be wired to each
governor and he Is In turn to wire
to each sheriff the day of the regis
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-11
THE WAY OF PROGRESS
GHOOLS have argued much and long to the Of
that progress by which society from time to time aban

q GHOOIS have argued long to the Of
that progress by which society from time to time aban
dons old machinery and adopts Some have argued that
all evolutionary that progress is catacysmc
But the school asserts that both of slow
growth and Of sudden arrival.
The building of ship presents long period of growth
that little by little But the launching of the
ship like the birth of child is sudden The conditions change
tremendously instant that the old condition remains
to an instant, and then in instant is
The present days. evidently the end Of period
Of evolution There has been of education growth
Of thought Institutions solid rocks founded they
in the beliefs of mankind to be merest fabrics
Men ceased beeve belief has reared
structures
The nature and organization of industry is changing
profoundly than most suppose The attitude Of
in transitionals with the result
that will hereafter their due part the process Of
government
This in accordance with the suggestions Of is
conceivable that might participate freely in the de-
beraons by which mankind is ruled until human society had
attained condition of stability will enablea reasonably
permanent peace.
The submarine the increased of the de-
fenve the Of democratic in league Of
Defense using purse and not to
mention the growing political power of in
that the future holds a long unbroken peace
That this peace will out of should surprise
Most things that worth while born in violence and pain
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-11
7 THE CITY ELECTION

- RESENTLY THERE will be city election This duty
wibe important than years before, and
difficult The necessity for unity is predominant There
politics in the United States, while the lasts But pur
pose the minds of all The best good Of the country
qres the best sort Of leadership The city about thou
sandh the nation It's shareis important share There
work to be done Organization must Organization
be top but it must be pracced at the bottom
begin Washington but must be adopted in Bridgeport
Politics and politicians the of parsanship must all be
abandoned Bridgeport must seek the leadership of the high
type It's management must be in the
self devotion is undoubed whose ability
This is the day of the organizer of the practical
affairs those who used to doing business efficiently
helpully duty performed invites the thought
people How Bridgeport be managed wisely
the nation and victory?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-11

Governor Holcofnb yesterday at
terneon received an advanced proof
OF booklet entitled Regulations of
the Bureau OF the Provost Marshal
OF the United States which contain
Cd 20 pages relating to arrangements
for the registration of prospective
soIdiers for the selectfve conscription
which is proposed in the measure be-
fore Congress. There are provisions
in this which seem to conflict with
earlier information sent from Wash
ington, but most of the booklet is of
particular interest, especially In view
Of the agreement of the House and
Senate conferees determining the
ages for the draft to be Fl to 80
years. inclusive.
The provost marshal is to have
ultimate supervision Of all the mill
tary registration, which is expected
to be on some day between May 20
and May 26., and Governor Holcomb
is to be chief of registration" for
Connecticut.
The booklet shows that in a city
having population of more than
$4,000. according to the census of
1910, the supervision which sheriff
has in the county towns is suppressed
Cd by that OF the mayor, who APP
points a registrar for this work in
each polling place and may also ap-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-11
SOCIALIST HAND
IN RUSSIA FIRM
IN WANTING WAR

Petrograd. May 1.-THE govern
ment. : in making the suggestion of
coalition ministry, appears to have
put the issue squarely up to the So
cialists. The move on the part of the
ministry is seemingly an effort to
remedy the anomalous situation IN
which the country finds itself through
having a nominal government with the
power lodged elsewhere.
Yesterdays call on the Socialists, as
represented by the council of soldiers
and workmen's delegates, was by way
Of shifting some Of the responsibility
for government on the elements that
WELD the power and that assume the
right to. direct, criticise and thwart
the acts of the Ministry.
In endeavoring to determine what 1t
lis that the Socialists want, the minis
tiers have developed the fact that
there is a wide divergence of opinion
among the Socialist groups, but that
they are virtually united in desire
to evade responsibility for the gov
eminent of the country.
The suggestion that representatives
of the Socialists take hand in di-
rectirpg the difficulty affairs of the ma
ton met with fiat refusal on the
mart Of the Moscow Council of Depu-
| ties and the extreme LETTERS in Pet
,, rograd.
The view of the extreme left group
was outlined by Soukhanof in the
Novaia Zhizn. In the first stage Of
the revolution he says, the Rus
sian democracy, personihed by the
council of deputies, refrained from
participation in ministry of the
bourgeois class, partly from precedent
and partly because it could not sub
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-11
Che DmRead CO
EsstHfksb lsa

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$3.50. .io W iiAle Sns1e
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-, -. ioess.s u cosL tIols. so '' I
li-a lne eiholt OF the ministers Is
$50 w - =. ..n1 salne tinie an at
. e.lu!p - ea'he hostages 's'' from the 90
va, ~ pois.ef up the bourgeois
ppinsy' ms at1e1Ilpt H1ust toe tnwart-
W.
=. ne va ~. Mnien was forced on us
r.,,isR W u.u ~. uesire, ana ior
wi l We sre "a 10 way Responsible,
m Us 70 .1an ~ = successLui TER
nii l IN such manner that the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-11
WILL TAKE RUMAN1AN CROPS.

Amsterdam, May '11-Adolph Won
Batocki, president of the food regula-
ton board in Germany, speaking on
the food situation before the reich
stag, said that a gratifying contribu-
ton from Rumania could be reckoned
on. He added that agriculture in Tur-
key had suffered from seven years of
war, that Bulgaria had been at war
longer than Germany and that the
harvest also was unfavorable in Hun
gary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-11
A TIMELY MOVEMENT

T@HE WORK the mobilization committee is timely It will
result in the largest paintings and given comfortable
weather the largest crops Fairfield county since be-
fore the
Had it not been for the early organization OF this move
ent instead of Increased there might have been and
almost certainly would have been decreased The wealth
is backward Seed is high Money not ordinarily
Farmers by would be thoroughly discour
aged and less planting than would be the order Of things
arriving with seed tools, words of
and patriotic stimulus have put
crops agriculture, Fairfield county first the
map Of all this part Of New England.
The Fairfield county movement has stimulated at
similar enterprise abroad The model for organiza
ton provided here is being widely adopted The country will
the simple, and earnest efforts of few Connec
ticJ SkneSRh and active enough to begin when be-
ginning would do the most good. Fss sf