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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-15
GERMANS AID MEXICO
FINANCIAL AND DIPLOMATIC AZ
FAIRS DIRECTED BY TEUToNs.
Washington Hears That Kaiser's Bank
Provides Money to Run the
Government.

Washington, March 15.-COnfdentfal
diplomatic reports from the repre-
Sentatiyes of a neutral government in
Mexico passing through here on their
way to Europe say the German bank in
Mexico City and the German legation
there are guiding virtually the entire
financial and diplomatic affairs of Mex
leo. According to these reports the
action of Mexico in sending recently
to the American republics a note on
the subject of peace in Europe was di-
rected by officials of the German le-
CATION, While the German bank is said
to have come into control of the Next
can financial situation.
1t is declared that the German bank
has accepted quantities of the paper
issued by the Mexican government and
that the institution appears to have at
its disposal unlimited resources. From
the tenor of the reports it appears that
large quantity of German money has
reached the Mexican government. The
German legation is said in the reports
virtually to be directing every move
Of the Mexican government both inter-
nally and externally.
Considerable attention is given in
the reports to the new Mexican consti-
tuition which goes into effect May 1, it
being declared that several of it's pro-
visions apparently were devised as
means of assisting the cause of Ger
many in Mexico at the expense of the
interests Of the entente allies and the
United States
Article y of the new constitution,
which provided for the cOntiScatiOn of
concessions or property of foreigners,
is regarded as especially dangerous to
the entente allies and neutrals III gen
eral. Developments in the near flu
ture, the report indicated, will be di-
rected at Ousting from control of the
oil fields American, British, Dutch and
other interests.
Although it is not specifically stated
in the reports that such is the fact, The
diplomat forwarding them has reason
for believing that in return for the ia
vOrs done for the Mexican govern
ment, certain promises and conditions
have been imposed which will serve to
bring about a close alliance which OBJ
viously could be used against the
United States in event Of war between
the United States and Germany.
The reports omit all mention of the
celebrated Zimmerman letter to the
German minister in Mexico. The ar
rival in Mexico Of American Ambassa-
dor Fletcher is mentioned; the report,
which was written for the confidential
information of the diplomats govern
ment, adding that the writer does not
believe, in view of the situation. that
the presence of the American repre-
sentative will bring about any change
in the conditions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-15
SHIPPERS TO SIGN WAIVERS
Railway Officials at Chicago Refuse to
Be Held Responsible for Dam
age to Shipments.

Chicago, March 15.-If Chicago rail
road officials are really convinced that
today's conference at New York will
result in strike, they are making lit
tie outward show of their conviction.
The first official notice taken Of the
situation came in the form of a nOtifi-
cation sent out by some roads TO ship
pers that, beginning at midnight last
night, they would be required TO sign
waivers against delay or loss to ship
ments accepted.
These notifications in no way took
the form of embargOes, however, and
the roads continued to accept all ship
ments offered, subject, of course, to
the embargOes which have been in eff
feet due to the car shortage.
In railroad circles yesterday there
was a growing opinion that if strike
actually resulted it could be COPIED
with, and that there would be no sus-
pension of traffic. This feeling was
based on the opinion that only a small
percentage of the men would strike.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-15
GERARD SEES LANSING
FORMER AMBASSADOR TO GER
MANY REACHES WASHINGTON.
Declares President Wilson Is Too III
to See Hin-WiII Await Call
From White House.

Washington, March 15.-JameS w.
Gerard recalled American ambassador
to Berlin, reached Washington to re-
port to President Wilson.
The ambassador arrived on a train
from Florida at Ito o'clock. At four
O'Clock he went to the state depart
ment, where he was received by Sec
rotary Lansing.
For nearly three hours the ambas-
sadOr acquainted the state department
with the exact situation in Germany
and the attitude toward the United
States.
Secretary Lansing remained with
the ambassador an hour. Counsellor
Frank L. Polk and Assistant Secretary
Phillips then took up the conference,
and learned the German end of many
contentious points which have arisen.
This conference is but the forerun-
ner of Ambassador Gerard's report to
President Wilson, which cannot be
made until the president is physically
fit When this will be is prOblematical.
Immediately after his arrival Mr..
Gerard was asked when he would see
the president.
4 do not know" he answered. HE
is very ill.,"
When he left the state department
Mr.. Gerard had no idea when he would
be able to report to his chief. He said
he would remain in Washington until
tonight aId leave at that time for New
York. He had lunch with Secretary of
the Treasury McAdOO.
4 will return at the call Of the pres
ident," was all that the ambassador
could say concerning his future plans.
"AIeanwhile l am going to do nothing
but rest" he added.
United States Marshal Mccarthy of
the southern district of New York ar
rived to accompany Mr.. Gerard to New
York, where a reception in his honor
has been planned.
The ambassador arrival was I'M
eventful, Gerard himself giving the re-
ception its only thriller.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-15
TOINSPECT
DELIVERY
SYSTEM

Two business men of the city of Ste
Vens Point were in the city yesterday
TO inspect the local cooperative de-
livery system which is operated by
Donald Johnson. They were greatly
impressed with the same and it is ex-
pected that the merchants of the
neighboring city will install like
system in their city in the near fu-
ture. Fifteen Of the merchants of that
city had planned to visit the local
system yesterday but on account of
the delayed train service they were
not able to get here Donald Johnson
will 50 to Stevens Point on Friday and
give the business men talk on the
merits of the system explaining it,
etc. -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-15
COST $1,000
EXPRESSR Bill.

Nanitowoc, Wis, Mar Is. - The
freight congestion cost a manufacture
ing company here a $4,000 express bill,
when two cars of aluminium castings
were shipped by express from the At
lantic coast. They came part of the
way coupled to passenger trains. A
shipbuilding company here recently
paid several hundred dollars express
on car of steel. 1t is the only way
raw materials can be obtained in
large quantities.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-15
PERSONAL AND LOCAL.

Shawano's new 100000 high school
is nearing completion and will be ready
for occupancy this fall It is a beau
tiful building on the outside Judging
from a picture of it published in the
last issue of the Shawano Democrat.
DRESSMAKING:-Mrs E. StilIwell
who has rooms in Mrs Geo. Ere
chette's house 324 Sixth street south,
will do all kinds Of dressmaking. Phone
5O4, Std.
Mrs. George Forrand is confined to
her home with an attack of lagrippe.
Ebert Kellogg of Nekoosa was up
last evening to attend the Father and
Son Banquet.
Mrs. Johannes Rochstroh entertain
ed The members Of the St. Katherines'
Guild on Wednesday afternoon.
WANTED:-Good, reliable farm
hand Good mixer No booze or CT
garettes. Boy IS or 20 will do. Must
be good worker. $500 per year. Geo.
Twohig, St. Cloud, Wis. R. AZ, Box
35. 2td-1tw.
Harry Fitch Of Nekoosa was a bu-
siness visitor in the city today.
Henry Termatt Of Arpin underwent
on operation for appendicitis at Riv-
erview hospital on Wednesday.
Lacy Horton wentto Stevens Point
today to attend the Masonic meeting
tonight.
The Girls and Boys glee club of the
Lincoln High School with the teacher
Miss Lantz had their pictures taken
on Wednesday,
Mrs Ben Fisher of Wild Rose is in
the city visiting at the w. J. Fisher
home.
Herb Schneider Of Wausau is visit
ing in the city.
The remains of Simon Langosky will
be taken to Stevens Point over the
Green Bay road tomorrow morning
where interment will take place Mr.
and Mrs. Dave Lutz, Jr. and family
will accompany the remains.
Read the Daily Reporter and you
will miss nothing that's good. it'd
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-15

str0yGd the solvent facr0ry at the
Howard plant of the Aetna Explosive
company at Emporium, Pa. Stimuli
taneouSly with the explosion fire was
discovered in the cotton storage build
ing, half mile away.
The dead include Foreman Smith.
John Sanford. Albert Hout, two broth
ers named Ritchie and an Italian. Ev-
cry man in the wrecked building was
killed. The fire in the cotton storage
building was eXtinguished without Sc
rious damage.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-15
CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY SUPT
OF SCHOOLS.

I hereby announce myself, as a can
didate for the office of County Super
intendent Of schools for Wood County,
Wisconsin.
l am SO years old, am graduate
of the Viroqua, Wis, High School, a
graduate of the Dixon Business Col
lege of Illinois, and a graduate of the
La Crosse State Normal school, and
have State Certificate. I am teach
ing my third term in the High school
at Ontario, Wis. If elected, will de-
vote my best efforts and abil-
ity to the interests of the schools of
the county.
| ask your support in the coming
election.
Mrs. Nora E. Clymer,
tt. Lindsey, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-15
CHILE LODGES A PROTEST
Complains to Great Britain AGAINST
Alleged Violation of Chilean
Neutrality by Warships.

Santiago, Chile, March 15.-The
Chilean minister to Great Britain has
been instructed to lodge d vigorous
protest with the British foreign office
over violation of Chilean neutrality by
British warships. British cruisers are
alleged to have taken German subjects
off the Chilean auxiliary cruiser
Maipo within Chilean waters.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-15

YOUR WARES

MAKE your advertising talk to your
readers advertise in your home papers
and say something, and your expendi-
ture will come back a hundred fold"
was the advice given by Walter F.
Dunlap of Milwaukee in an address
before the Wisconsin Retail Lumber
Dealers association yesterday in the
Hotel Pfster."
What is true of the lumber business
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-15
R. H. MCCORMICK Is DEAD
Chicagoan, Aged Seventy, Was Pioneer
in the Harvester Machinery
Trade.

Chicago, March 15.-B. Hall McCor-
',aSok Ghieao" 'eaz,;;te,i=- :iiie=.s1 a.. -
gusta. Ga. He Was seventy yeiErS old
and had been i'll for some time. though
it was not realized until yesterday that
the end was near.
Mr.. Mccormick was a grandson of
Robert N. Mccormick, inventor of the
Mccormick reaper. He was born in
Rockbridge county, Virginia, and came
her with his parents when a year old.
In 1876 he experimental personally
with the self-binder in the field from
Texas to Minnesota.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-15
CHINA BREAKS
WITH GERMANY
Teut0n Ships Seized and Crews
Removed.
YUAN HUNG MAY JOIN ENTENTE
Picking Governments Action May
Bring Declaration of War From
Berln-kaser's Ambassador
Handed Passports.

Washington, March 15.-American
Minister Reinsch at Picking reported to
the State department that China had
severed diplomatic relations with Ger
many and that the German minister
had been handed his passports.
China has severed diplomatic rela-
tons with Germany, taken possession
of all German merchantships in
Shanghai, about six in number, placed
their crews on shore and placed
armed guards on the vessels.
Break in Relations Expected.
Chinas severance of relations had
been expected here for weeks. The
action of the United States in break
ing relations was received with &C
ClamatiOn by Chinese officials and the
press, particularly young China. Feel
ing against Germany has run high, not
only because scores of Chinese on the
way to Europe have lost their lives
through German submarine operations,
but from memory Of the kaiser's order
to his Boxer punitive force to make
for q century, and the seizure by Ger
many of the whole province of Shan
tung for the murder of two mission
aries.
Seizure of the German ships may be
taken by Germany as an act of war,
as in the case of Portugal.
China's action may be followed by
seizure of German property in China,
which is very extensive.
AIiqns China With Entente.
China's action is expected to have
far-reaching effect on far eastern his
tory, as it aIigns her with Japan and
the other entente powers. German
trade, which before the war had be
come the most dangerous competitor
TO British and Japanese business in
China, amounted to about 20 per cent
of Japan'S trade and offered a tempt
ing prize for the latter. This phase
of the commercial situation was wide
ly discussed at the Paris economic
conference, when plans to drive Ger
many out of the far eastern market
were ducDISU.
The immediate effect of China's sew
erance of relations will probably be a
greatly increased output of munitions
for Russia. China is Japan's source
Of iron and has provided much of the
raw material on which the latters i'm,
mense munition trade has been built
up. China also has six large arsena1s
which, with her mines, will add large
resources against Germany,
China has already sent 100000
coolies to France and Russia and car
increase the number almost without
limit. SO far the men have gone I'M
der private auspices as labOrers, APP
parently as yet Chica has not com
mttted herself 20 accept the allies in.
vitatiOn to enter the war as an active
participant.
Immediately after Americas sever
ance of relations with Germany China
began to discuss similar action, and
during the negotiations the French and
Belgian legations in China invited heI
on behalf of the entente to declare
war on Germany in return for a re-
mission of the Boxer indemnity and
permission to increase her customs
taxes.
Meanwhile the entente invitation tC
enter the war remains in allegiance, ap.
parently pending a better agreement
as to the terms to be given to China
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-15
is also true Of every other line. This
is the day of invitation to purchase
with a clear, concise statement of quail
ity and price.
CONPANYH
INSPECTION

Manitowoc, Wis, Mar. Is Com
pany H, Second Wisconsin Infantry.
will be inspected here tonight by a
regular army inspection officer. The
guardsmen are expecting to make an
unusually good showing because of
their recent border experience.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-15

III health, intermittently, for IT years.
The duchess was a daughter of the
famous Red Prince Frederic Charles
and a grandniece of the late Emperor
William, therefore a distant cousin of
the present ruler of Germany.
Her marriage to the son of Queen
Victoria took place at Windsor castle
early in March, 1879,
In December. 1863, the duke became
governor general of Canada and. for
the first time in history. prince of the
blood ruled in person over a Nor-h
American county,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-15
0. G. MURRAY OF B. & O. DIES
Was Chairman of Board of Directors
and Formerly President of
the System.

Baltimore, Md, March 15.-Oscar G.
Murray, chairman Of the board of di-
rectors of the Baltimore & Ohio rail
road and former president of the sys-
TEN, died here after a long illness. He
was seventy years of age and was I'M
married.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-15
Wilson Back at His Study.

Washington, March 15.-President
Wilson was so near complete recovery
from the cold with which he has been
suffering for more than a week that he
attended to public business in his
study. He is not expected to leave
the White House for several days.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-15
BRITISH GO BEYOND BAGDAD
King Georges Forces Push On 80
MiIes-Russians Said to Have
Taken Kermanshah.

London, March 15.-The British have
advanced 80 miles above Bagdad, it
is announced officially.
The capture by the Russians of the
Persian town OF Kermanshah is re-
ported in an unofficial dispatch re-
ceiVed here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-15

In January, 1911, the duke ana ducn-
ess visited the United States and were
received by the president and Mrs.
Taft and other notables of Washing
ton and New York.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-15

Husband Is Brother Of Late King Ed
ward of England and Ex-Governor
General of Canada.

London March 15.-The death of
the duchess OF Connaught is an
nOunced.
The duchess of Connaught, who, be-
fore her marriage to the late King Ed
wards brother, was the Princess Lou
Use A2gguegite> of Prussia, had been in
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-15
lei Americans Aboard.

en- Americans aboard.
New York. March 15-The Algon-
quin sailed from this port on Febru-
airy 20 with 4 cargo valued at 81. 25O,-
600. The ship itself was appraised at
$50, 600 1t was commanded by Capt.
A. Norberg, a naturalized Norw. gian.
-Four OF the Americans on til Al
gonQuin were born in the United
States and the other six are natural
lied American citizens. according to
the records on file here. They are:
W. I. Holmes, boatSWain. Pittsburgh
Allan Hopkins. Ellsworth Me-; A. +.
Forman, seaman, Baltimore, and Frank
FOrmason, seaman, Gloucester, Mass.
al native Americans; and Capt A.
Norberg. Norwegian. Brooklyn; F. G.
Yernpy, first mate Belgian, Detroit,
Mich; Charles Schulz, chief engineer,
German, New York city; Frank John
stone. assistant engineer. Irish, whose
parents live in Scotland; AlexandeF
Paul, second engineer, ScOtchman,
Brooklyn, and E. Zimmerman. third
engineer, Norwegian, Brooklyn, all
naturalized Americans.
Situation Is Unchanged.
Washington. March 15.-Tn the alb
sence Of official dispatches on the de-
structiOn of the steamer Algonquin,
officials Withheld comment but the un-
official view was that nothing in the
incident changes the situation between
the United States and Germany.
President Wilson already has taken
steps to place the nation in Il state of
armed neutrality which, with the
breaking of diplomatic relations with
Germany is practically the last meas
ure possible short Of war
Armed Ships, U. S. Reply.
American ships now are being armed
to defend themselves against unlawful
submarine attack. The general view
is that arming of ships is the only an
swer to submarine operations short of
a declaration of war, which may be
made only by congress.
The real issue Of peace or war is ex-
pected to come when an American
armed ship has a clash with German
submarine.
A series OF distinctions Of American
ships probably would arouse congress
TO a declaration of war. if indeed Ger
many should not declare war on the
United States. as many expect, as a re-
suit of the first encounter with one of
her submarines
Up to the present, in the absence of
action by congress, all that could be
done to meet such a case as the de-
struction of the Algonquin already has
been done. It generally is accepted on
first reports as not being the covert
act"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-15
J. s. SHIP BLO'NHUP
BY GERMAN U-bOkT;;
ENTIRE CREW SAFE
Commander TOO Busy" to Aid
Victims.
REFUSED TO TOW SMALL BOAT
American Steamer Algonquin SheIIed
Without Warning and Then Sent
to Bottom-"Situation Un-
change d"-Waahington

London. March 13.-The American
steamer Algonquin has been destroyed
by a German submarine. The crew
was saved, J. 6. Stephens, the Amer
lean consul at Plymouth, reported
Capt. A. Nordberg declared IL had
no warning before the submarine
opened fire with live shells.
The Algonquin was d freighter. 1t
was sent down at six O'Clock on the
morning of March L. The submarine
refused assistance, the cOn&ul'# report
said.
TWenty-Seven men have been landed.
According to later advices from
Plymouth the German submarine
opened fire upon the AIgpnQflin from
distance Of 1000 yards, firing about 20
shells
These were not enough to sink the
steamer, so it was boarded by men
from the submarine, who placed four
bombs and the Algonquin was then
blown up. The crew was given plenty
Of time to leave the vessel.
Unwarned, Captain Says.
at was just after daylight on Mon
day when we were attacked" said the
captain of the Algonquin, as quoted by
the Press association.
"There was no warning The sub
marine started fire at range Of three
miles When about 20 live shells had
| been fired at the Algonquin, of which
four hit the ship forward, the crew de-
cided to take to the boats, and pulled
away from the sinking vessel.
"Then the submarine approached,
and with only its periscOpe showing,
sailed around the steamer several
times. Finding that the crew had
abandoned the ship, the submarine
came to the surface.
| "Some of the Germans boarded the
Algonquin and placed bombs aft.
These were exploded, and within a
quarter of an hour the steamer disap-
peared.
81 appealed to the submarine com
mand2r for tow toward land, in view
| Of IT,, r.m-hne<S Of -" weather. but
the German @ruHly reiHIyd: I am too
| busy"
Thirteen British vessels Of more
than 1000 tons were sunk during the
week ending March II, says an Off
cial announcement of shipping losses.
| Four British vessels Of hess than 1900
tons and three fishing vessels were
| sunk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-15
SIX KILLED BY EXPLOSION
Every Man in Aetna Factory BUILDING
is Dead Fire Extin-
guished

Clean, \. Y, March 15.-Sfx men
weGe- lied in an explosion which de-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-15

Read the Daily Reporter and you
will miss nothing that's good. it'd
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-15

What is true of the lumber business
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-09-11
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids or proposals will be re-
ceived by the undersigned at its Of
flee, in the court house in the city
of Twin Falls, Twin Falls county, Ida
no, at the hour of 2 o'clock p. M, Oc-
tober 4, 1917, for the construction and
completion of three steel bridges, in
accordance with plans and specifica-
tions now on file with the county
clerk, and located as follows:
One steel bridge, 65 feet long, over
the Low Line canal of the Twin Falls
Canal Company, between sections 20
and 81, Township 10 South, Range 16
East
One steel bridge rs feet long over
the High Line canal of the Twin Falls
Canal company, between sections 8
and 10, Township IL South, Range Is
East.
One steel bridge 80 feet long over
the Low Line canal of the Twin Falls
Canal company, between sections one
and two, Township IL South, Range II
East.
Bids for said bridges to be separate,
and accompanied by a certified check
in the amount of 5 per cent of the con-
tract price.
The right to reject any and all bids
is hereby reserved.
Board of County Commissioners of
Twin Falls County, Idaho
BY o. q. CARLSON,
Attest. Chairman.
f. ]. FINCH, Clerk.