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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-11
FIRST IOWA REG
iNENT TO DEN|NC
within A week

leaving there last night for Nash
vile, where Mr.. Smith will enter
school at once. In a fortnight DR..
and Mrs. Smith will leave Woodstock
for their southern home in Miami,
Florida, and will stop off in Nash.
vile for a visit with their son and
his bride
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-11
THE RUSSIAN
REPUBLIC IS IN
Great DANGER
General Exodus From Petrograd
Begins as Kerensky Moves
Against Rebels
BRAND KORNILOFF AS TRAITOR
Forced Resignation Of Army Com.
mander Precipitates Crit.
ical Situation.

Washington, D. c., Sept. 1.-THE
crisis precipitated by the forced res
ignation of General Korniloff as
commander in chief Of Russian ar
mics is regarded here as possibly
the most serious Of many in that
country's six months existence as a
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-11
KELLY JURY AT RED OAK WILL
NOT BE COMPLETED FOR THE
TRIAL OF ACCUSED MAN BE-
FORE TOMORROW.

Camp Dodge, Sept. 11.-The First
Iowa regiment, on guard duty here,
will be ordered to Camp Cody at
Deming, N. NJ, within the next
week. The 1000 men assembled
here as a part of the new national
army will take over the guarding
of their own camp Wednesday, ac-
cording to the orders of the divi-
sional staff today.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-11

Red Oak, Sept. 1.-THE second
special venire of twentyfOur jury
men was called just before noon to-
day in the Kelly murder trial.
But one juryman was selected
this morning, indicating that the
jury which will try the unordained
minister will not be completed be-
fore tomorrow.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-11

London, Sept. 11.-Local fighting
around Hardecourt and hostile artil-
lerying around Ypres was all the
activity General Haig reported this
afternoon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-11
AMERICANS ARE
WOUNDED AT FRONT
Two vivtims Of Shells on Fighting
Front in France.

Washington, D. S., Sept. 1.-THE
war department announced late yes
terday that Sergt. NJ. C. Colderwood
and Private w. F. Brannigan, both
of Company F, Eleventh railway en-
gineers, had been slightly wounded
by shell fragments while on duty in
France.
This is the army's first casualty
announcement OF the war except
that concerning the members of the
medical corps killed when German
aviators bombarded hospital.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-11

FOR SALE-0yerlana 5-passenger
auto. Model GO, 1913. Complete
equipment. Newly repainted and
in good running condition. Price
$3.50. A bargain. d. L. Hunter.
d-f-t-th
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-11

Halfway, and husband at Bangor.
Maine. Mrs. Howard kellogg of
Sioux City, who took the eastern
trip with Mrs. Mauch, returned
home with her and remained for a
brief stay. They visited many other
eastern cities of interest while away
Bar Harbor. Boston and points in
Michigan.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-11

Petrograd, Sept. II. Prepara-
lions are under way for the moving
of more troops from here to meet the
revolutionists under General Korni-
loft. The government troops have
torn up the Riga railway.
The Russian cabinet resigned
this morning for the purpose Of
granting Kerensky a free hand to
deal with the situation. Their res
ignations were refused by the pro-
visional government.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-11
IT IS BELIEVED IN WASHINGTON
THAT UNITED STATES WAR
sEIPs SUNK THE GERMAN
SUBMARINES.

Washington, Sept. IA vessel
flying the United States flag and
a German submarine were prob
ably sunk in ali encounter between
a fleet OF American ships and the
Hun U-boats off the coast of France,
Sept. 5, according to the report Of
the steamer Westwego, one of the
group Of vessels attacked, to the
navy department today.
The navy department did not
make known whether the ships at
tackled were merchantmen or trans
ports, or whether the ships them
selves or the war vessels conveying
them sank the U-boats. 1t is prob-
able that the war boats We're in ac-
tion and shelled the U-boats.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-23
j. 5. VESSEL
FIGHTS Off SUB
GUXNERS EXCHANGE SHOTS;
PERISCOPE - SHOT AWAY
Master of American Ship Reports that
Gunner> Aboard His Vessel Trob-
on Voyage Across Atlantic.

WASHINGTON. D. c., June 90
The master of an American vessel,
whose name is being withheld by the
navy department, has made report
to the effect that while his vessel was
of the Italian coast on it's way to
New York he was attacked By a Ger
man submarine After an interchange
of shots. the United States sailors
aboard the ship hit the periscope of
the submarine, which abandoned the
chase. 1t is believed that the under
sea boac was sunk.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-23
FOOD CONTROL
HAS OPPONENTS
MANY CONGRESSMEN WILL
VOTE AGAINST MEASURE
Sharp Fight Promised Before Bill
Comes Up for Final Reading-Spe-
culat6rs Reaping Harvest OF Amer
lean Peeple-President Endorses.

WASHINGTON, D. c., June 23.-
A sharp fight is expected in the House
tonight over the passage of the pro-
posed food bill, to prohibit specula-
ton and fix price on staples. Many
Congressman from the farming dis
tricts are opposed to the bill on the
grounds that it will prevent the farm
er from making a profit, the first in
many years, on his produce, while
others point out that the farmer gets
very little for his stuff, the profits 60
ing to the middlemen and spectators,
who are reaping all the benefits OF
the high prices. The bill will prob
ably reach a vote some time tonight.
President Wilson has strongly en-
dorsed the bill, stating that no at
tempt will be made 10 control food
stuffs, but simply to prevent stocks
being cont. lied by INSCRIPTIONS spe-
cula,ors, who are making millions out
of the needs of the people.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-23
DRY ISSUE
BEFORE HOUSE
BIG FIGHT EXPECTED
OVER PROHIBITION ISSUE
Fight Over Suppression Of Liquor
Traffic is Again Issue In Congress-
Drys Would Prevent Use of Grains
In Manufacture Spirits.

WASHINGTON, d. c., June 23.-
The prohibition issue is again before
the house and promises to become
very bitter before the bill is brought
to vote. The drys are attempting
to introduce bill preventing the use
of grains in the manufacture of in
toxicants, while the vets consider
stimulants necessary for the soldiers
in the trenches. Both sides are busy
marshalling their forces in anticipa-
ton of long struggle. The bill as
presented will only suppress the Ii
quor traffic during the time of the
war.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-23
REITER INTERESTED IN
SOUTHEASTERN ALASKA
Former Valdez Man Takes Hold Of
Sea Level Mines Near
ketchikan

The Ketchikan Progressive-Miner
of recent date has the following to
say regarding E. D. Reiter, formerly
resident of Valdez and connected
operating the Schlosser mine at FL
dalgo bay:
Mr.. E. d. Reiter, a prominent min
ing man of vast and successful ex-
perience has cast his lot with the min
ers of this precinct, and from what he
has seen, his usual success shall not
fail him here Mr.. Reiter has just left
a splendid position as superintendent
of mine which he worked until it
reached paying basis and now he is
to try something else.
Farsighted, enterprising and with
capital, he took hold of the Sea Level
mines including what is known as the
"Nuckolls group" Work will be COM
menced Immediately and prosecuted
with all vigor.
Mr.. Reiter has been here in the vici-
nifty for several days. has seen con-
siderable of the mining possibilities,
and according to his opinion, the min
ing prospects look good enough to
develop and that is what he proposes
to do.
He said this morning that he was
not here to float any stock corpora
tion. or anything like that: but that
he was here to develop the mines in
which he intended to become inter-
ested.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-23
PIONEER'S PICNIC
FSE HELD TOMORROW

The annual picnic held by the Local
Igioo OF the Pioneers of Alaska will
lie held tomo rrow at Hazlettyille, at
The west end of the bay. Scows will
Re provided for the accommodation Of
the crowd. leaving the Valdez Dock
At 500 O'Clock sharp. Picnickers are
asked to bsfng filed lunch baskets,
out the Pioneers have generously do
rated the coffee and the citizens OF
Valdez are invited TO come out and
srend the day with this popular AL
askan organization. Boats will leave
the Valdez Dock at stated intervals
.hruout the day.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-23
No MORE BANNERS
WHITE HOUSE:
POLICE TO-DAY PIT
END TO PICKETING
Major Pullman issues Order Against
Militant Sufragists Standing Be-
fore White House Gates-Rioters
Will he severely Punished.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. June %
Iesi er6ay's riots put an end to pick
citing of the White House gates by
militant suffragettes. the police to-
day issuing orders to the pickets that
they must move on and stand no more
in front of the Presidents quarters.
Major Pullman, of the guard. stat
ed that no more picketirg would be
permitted. and that the women dis
obey ing these orders would be arrest
ed and prosecuted
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-23
FATHER ASKS
ARREST Of SON
YOUNG STACKER HAD
REFUSED TO REGISTER
At the Request Of Father. Police Ar
rest Fred Rockwell, Seattle Youth,
Who Had Refused to Place Name
on Honor Roll.

SEATTLE, June 23.-John l..
Rockwell, 4739 Thackery Place. this
city is a patriotic man. Since the out
break of hOstilities John has repeat
edly expressed the wish that he was
young enough to help whip Germany,
and has tried hard to inculcate his
patriotism into his son Fred. aged
"a, but it did not take. When regis
tration day rolled around, Fred was
conspicuous by his absence, and mani
tested no desire to append his cog
nomen to the registration blanks.
When the elder Rockwell learned of
his sons detection he fastened to the
telephone and called the police sta
tion.
''Hello, is this the police station"
he Queried.
1t was.
1--WE got a boy here who refuses
to register; l wish you would come
and get him."
They did. -
And now Fred is facing prison
term or the army; and il Rockwell
Seniors wishes prevail it will be the
army.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-23
SONWOULD ENLIST,
FATHER SUICIDES
SEATTLE SHINGLE BROKER
GRIEVES OVER BOY
Worried Over the Determination Of
His Son to Enlist in the Army, Pro-
minent Shingle Broker browns
Self in SnOqualmie River.
Worried Over the Determination OF

SEATTLE. June 23.-Fred Trail.
a shingle broker of this city commit
ted suicide here today by drowning
himself in the Snoqualmie river. Mr..
Trail. who was a member of the She
pard-Traill Brokerage Company, with
offices in the White Building. resided
at 1886 Second Avenue West. For a
number of days he had been despond-
enu over the determination of his son.
aged PA, to enlist in the army. Leav-
ing his home last evening he made
his way to the Snoqualmie river and
jumped in, drowning in few min
utes.
His family knew nothing of the
suicide until the body of the father
had been Carried to the Undertak-
ing Parlors, where the son identified
his fathers body.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-23
Seward DOES
HERSELF PROUD
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS
RAISED TAG DAY
Raises Another Hundred
on Exhibition Ball Game-Mer-
chants Of City Give All Ten Cent
Pieces Received During Day.

SEWARD, Alaska. June 23.-Yes-
this city, and so successful were those
selling the litt,e lapel decorations that
five hundred and fifty dollars were
raised for the cause. Anchorage rails
ed another hundred by giving an ex-
hibition ball game in the Commission
City. The merchants of the city donat-
ed to the Red Cross all ten cent pieces
received during the days sales. A big
dance tonight concludes the Red Cross
campaign. from which it is expect
ed that a large sum will be realized.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-23
NAVAL ORDER REQUIRES
LICENSING ALL CRAFT
Every Vessel. Pleasure or Otherwise,
Must Have Special
Permit

WASHINGTON, D. c.. June Ga
Under the date of June l. Capt.
R. E. Coontz, commandant of the
Thirteenth Naval District, has issued
a general order governing the licens-
ing of all vessels. including yachts
and launches, which order is the out
come of the national defense act per-
tanning to regulations governing sea
areas in the navigable waters of the
United States.
The regulations are not designed to
handicap boating and the license re-
quired is calculated to work no hard
ship on the owner of craft of any
are required. These licenses will be
issued only by the conimandant of
the naval district ard applications
can be made through yachting or
boating clubs as applying to small
craft Vessels or craft OF any kind
failing to acquire such licenses will
result in the owners being summoned
before a naval board of inquiry.
Capt Coontz announces that Of
fees for the licensing OF vessels will
he established in ketchikan, Alaska;
Bellingham. Aanacortes. Friday Har-
Dor, Port Angeles, Bremerton. Seat
tie. Tacoma. Aberdeen. Portland. and
Astoria
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-23
NO TRUTH
IN RUMOR
THAT GERMAN PRISONERS
HAD ARRIVED IN PORT
Papers Stated Yesterday That British
Vessel ArrOwsniith Had Arrived
With German Prisoners From Raid
er Rrinor Denied by Navel OF GERS.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. June 23.-
The Navy Department stated today
that there was no truth in the report
by yesterdays papers that the British
steamer lArrowsmith had arrived in
an American port with German pris-
oners captured on a raider. The De-
partment stated that the rumor was
without foundation and had emanat-
ed from some irresponsible papers.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-23
KITTY WILL BE MARRIED
TOMORROW NIGHT

The Marriage of Kitty" will occur
at the Empress theatre tomorrow
Sunday, night. Manager Owen
Meals viii give the bride away. This
is one of the greatest international
plays on the stage today. it having
been shown in every city in Europe a
Number OF times. An Introductory
picture OF travel Will be shown. and
the happy event will be followed by
the applause of the audience.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-23
SENATE CHAMBER
GREETS BELG|UMS
GREAT OVATION GIVEN
COMMISSION YESTERDAY
Baron MOnChuer Expresses Gratitude
for Americas Aid and Sympathy in
Great War-Senate Chamber Scene
~.
of Great Demonstration.

WASHINGTON, D. c., June Ga
The Belgian commission was receiv-
ed today with a great ovation when it
appeared In the senate chamber. The
tumult lasted for many minutes and
it was with great difficulty that the
Chairman was able to restore order.
Baron Moncheur, chairman of>the
commission, spoke feelingly of Bel
GUMS gratitude to America for her
assistance and sympathy in her hour
of peril
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-23
LETTER COST
THREE CENTS
q POSTAL CARDS MAY
GO AT OLD RATE
senate FINANCE Committee Finally
Agree on Rates cf Postage for First
1egated to the BOneyard.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. June 23.-
Three cent postage on all letters was
adopted today by the Senate Finance
Committee, after a long and wordy
conference. Post cards will still go
through the mails at the one cent
rate. The committee yesterday recon-
mended that a rate of quarter Of a
cent a pound be added 10 third class
aiail matter.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-23
TAX ON CHECKS BEEN
REDUCED TO ONE CENT

WASHINGTON. d. c., June ga
The senate finance committee has re-
ducei the tax on bank checks to one
cent. An income tax allowance of
$3.50 for each dependent child of tax
able parents was made.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-23
State IL 80 Years Old

LINCOLN. Neb.. June 23.-The
three-day celebration of the semi-cen-
tennial of the statehood of Nebraska
began here today with reunions for
discu ssion Of incident of pioneer days.
Col Theodore Roosevelt will deliver
an address on "Americsnism'' on the
closing day of the celebration.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-23
NATIONAL ARMY
TRAINING POSTPONED

WASHINGTON. u. c.. June 90.
The Indications uow are that the ma
tional army OF $4,000 will not be
ia training by September l. as in
as the cantonments are not ready.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-23
NEW COMMANDER OF
WASHINGTON G. A. r.

SEATTLE. June 23.-Captain J. J.
See, a prominent Grand Army man of
Anacortes, was chosen Department
of Washington and Alas
ka posts G. A r..
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-23

The big bell at Moscow, Russia.
weighs 2O2 tons and next in size
comes a Burmese bell weighing III
tons.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-06-29
CONTRIBUTIONS TO
RED CROSS WAR FUND
Chairman Dawson Estimates Il
at $114,OOO,OOO.

Washington, June 27.-The nations
contributions to the Red Cross in re-
sponse to the call for a $100,000,0O0
war fund were estimated at $114,O00.-
600 by Henry P. Dawson. chairman
of the Red Cross war council.
"This figure assumes" said Mr..
Dawson, that stockholders in com
panies which have declared special
dividends amounting to some $20,0O0,-
900 will turn their dividends over to
the Red Cross"
The policy Of the Red Cross in ex.
pending this big sum, Mr.. DAWSON
said in a statement thanking the mill
lions Of contributors, will be ito con-
duct all our work with the utmost
publicity, and to take the public as
completely as possible into our con.
fidence." Primarily the fund will be
devoted to needs of American soldiers
and sailors, and seeondarily to relief
work among the allies.
DR.. Frank Billings of Chicago will
head the Red Cross commission Of
more than twenty experts to be sent
to Russia to study needs there, Mr..
Dawson announced. His statement
follows Local chapters Of the Rel
Cross are entitled to retain for their
own work % per cent Of the total
amount collected, but it is very evil
dent that the national Red Cross will
have a generous fund with which to
begin its tremendous tasks"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-06-29
PRIVATE
Ownership of q Public Function
IndefensIbIe The CHAD.
Shining Example.

Why not ask the government to take
over this branch of the C.H.&D. during
the WARP There is much talk of the gov
ernment taking over the railroads, as
war necessity. AS privately owned
and operated they are an admitted fail
ure in caring for the business of the
country. Business is handicapped here
and everywhere-worked delayed. The
government provides mail facilities for
the people in every nook and corner Of
the country. Is transportation of food
and fuel of less concern? We whine
about speculation in these things,
the natural outcome of the private own
ership of all our transportation facilities.
The people must wake and demand a
new deal. The only way to get it is to
demand public ownership of railroads.
And you can't get it through business
men who profit by speculation in coal
and foodstuffs. You know them. They
are in every community. They are the
principal howlers against abandoning
the C.H.&D. 1t didn't worry them
much if they couldn't get cars right on
the dot. They could shoot up the prices
of coal and blame it on the railroads if
the stuff came in slowly, and the people
would howl less over the robbery because
it seemed so scarce. When it comes to
abandoning a railroad, that strikes busi-
ness men amidships and they would be
willing to take public ownership and
legitimate profits as last resort. They,
too, finally become victims. of the private
ownership of public function.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-06-29
SUNDAY-SCHOOLS
OF BurntwOOd, Spring Valley and
Ash Grove Demand That Cold
water Keep Within Law.

The following preambles and resolu
tion were unanimously adopted by the
Sunday-school organizations of Burnt
wood, Spring Valley and Ash Grove las
Sunday:
Whereas, A petition was filed with the
County Prosecuting Attorney c. A
Stubs, signed by large number of the
business men of Coldwater, asking that
they be permitted to operate moving
picture shows in Coldwater on Sunday
and that pool and card playing may be
permitted in public places on the Sab
bath; and
Whereas, The Council of Coldwater
has passed resolution providing that oil
pool, card and billiard tables in Cold
water shalT be covered and no game Of
chance be permitted in public places on
the Sabbath day, and
Whereas, The Councils resolution
would make permissible the showing OF
films in picture shows on the Sabbath,
provided that they be, according to the
resolution, of a moral and instructive
nature; now, therefore,
Resolved, That we protest against
this exemption as a violation of the State
laws providing for the observance of the
Sabbath, and in violation of the munich
pal ordinances covering the question in
volved, and as contrary to good, law
abiding, moral citizenship; and hereby
call upon the municipal officers of Cold
water and the Prosecuting Attorney, to
prosecute the proprietor of any public
place permitting pool or card playing, or
any game OF chance, or the operation of
any picture show on the Sabbath day.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-06-29
Pile Seems to Be Threatening
Traction Line
Known AS BIufftOn, Geneva and
CeIlna, Though Never Able to
Get Beyond Latter Town.
decatur (Ind. J Herald. ]

Information furnished to-day by a
prominent stockholder in the Bluffton,
Geneva and Celina Traction Co. indicat-
ed that virtually all stockholders of the
line have signed 6G-day option for the
sale of the traction line operating be-
tween Bluffton and Geneva, at figure
which would return to the stockholders
about thirty per cent of their original in
vestment.
The matter has been pending for some
time, and has been given consideration
since a meeting of stockholders some
months ago, when the suggestion was
made that the proposition of selling the
line be investigated. The line, if pur-
chased at the low figure, would be
"iunked d"-that is, it would be disman-
tied and sold for junk, as it has operated
without profit, and the new purchaser, a
company headed by Thomas Flynn,
would not buy it as an investment for
operating purposes. The present high
price of steel makes it an opportune time
stockholders believe to dispose of it.
One stockholder suggested that the
company could not be expected to oper-
ate the line for the benefit of few in
dustries along it when the line itself paid
no returns to the stockholders. He said
that, counting interest on the invest
ment, the line represents a net loss to
the stockholders Of approximately two
hundred thousand dollars.
1t was stated Monday afternoon that
all but two stockholders had signed the
option, and that it had been reported
they would sign it.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-06-29
sHERIFF's SALE IN PARTITION

The State of Ohio, Mercer County, Court
No. 9349
Huldah Bricker
Rachel ]. Hole, ct al.
NOTICE is hereby given, that on
WEDNESDAY,, the 18th day Of JULY
A. D. 1917,
at the hour of LOO o'clock p. m, will
offer for sale at public auction at the east
door of the Court House, in Celina, Ohio.
the following real estate, to-wit:
Situate in township of Jefferson, county
of Mercer, and state of Ohio ,to-wit; De
ing the west half (1s) of the northwest
town five (5) South, range two (2) East.
containing fifteen (15) acres of land more
or less. Said premises lying three-quar-
ters (A) of a mile North of the Mud pike
and facing a mud road, said land lying
on the east side of said mud road. House
of frame and also a barn built of frame,
known as the Jane Hole farm. Said land
lies five miles West and half mile North
of Celina, Ohio.
Appraised at Fifteen Hundred Dollars.
($1500.00)
Said premises to be sold as the property
of the parties to the above action, on an
order of sale in Partition from the Com
mon Pleas Court of Mercer County, Ohio,
and to me directed as Sheriff of said
county.
Terms of Sale-Cash.
Given under my hand this 18th day Of
WILLIAM HUMPHREY,
Sheriff of Mercer County, Ohio.
By H. w. SCHNEIDER, Deputy.
@. A. STUBBS, Attorney.