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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-09
President Decides to Call
Extra Meeting-To Arm
Ships Forthwith.
SENATE HAS CL0TURE
Body Meets for First Time
Under Rule Against
F'ilibustering.

Washington, March 9 President
Wilson today decided 10 call an
extra session OF congress in April
and also decided that he had pow
or to arm American merchantmen
against German submarines 0per-
ating in violation Of international
Law. The president Is expected to
exercise his Authority 20 arm
American merchantmen forth
with. The extra session Of con-
gress was set for April 10.
The president ia a formal state
ment announced that he is free to
exercise at once the power TO arm
American merchant ships.
The proclamation for the extra
session was issued 1t the White
house this afternoon.
The president said he was cali
ing congress because SO much nee
essary legislation was pressing for
consideration.
President Wilson In deciding to
arm American ships is supported
by constitutional authority. Amer
Jean vessels ready 10 leave fer Eu-
ropean ports viii be armed ut
once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-09
Capture Of Rebel Strong
hold and Chief Gomez
Marks Defeat.
CITY TAKEN BY COUP
Munoz Force Takes Town
From Within Before Men
ocal Troops Arrive.

Washington. March 9.-8mciaI
dispatches to the navy depart
ment today established that
Cuban government forces have
reguined control of Santiago. the
stronghold Of the rebel uprising.
President MenocaI has notified
this government that Governor
1unoz, In command there, repre-
SCENTS him and the recognized
Cuban government
The re-Bossesston Of Santiago and
the capture of the rebel leader. Gomez
and his stan is regarded here as
marking the collapse OF the rebel
lion Today's dispatches do not say
whether there was a fight but say the
rebels realizing they we're traitors
about 10 he captured threw away
their arms and fed to the outskirts.
Santiago Taken BY Coup.
It appears from the dispatches
which are incomplete, tbat the 8unoz
forces took the city by coup wItaia
1t and before the deRocaI troops wh8
were advancing on Santiago arrived.
Munoz previously had declared bim
self loyal TO President Meu0cal ana
the government and at his request
American forces we're landed to pro
tect foreign interests lin case the de-
parting rebels should ATTEMPT to re-
enter after having gathered their
forces outside
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-09

Washington. March Secretary
Lansing and Attorney General Gregory
have given President Wilson their
opinion that he has legal authority To
arm merchant ships for protection
against submarines without awaiting
congressional sanction
President Wilson was still confined
to his bed with "a cold and as a result
the usual Friday cabinet meeting and
all other eugag ements were cancelled.
Although the Presidents condition
was somewhat improved this morning
his physician advised that he remain In
bed and see no callers.
The senate today began its deIibera-
tons under a new rule which viii for
ever end organized hllbusters in that
body It VIII, If enforced. prevent g.
little group Of wllfuI men whom
President Wilson held responsible for
blocking the passage of the armed
neutrality bill. from STAYING off vote
upon q bin before the senate
The new rule was adopted by the
senate last night by a vote of rs to q
Under It two-thirds of the senator's
present and voting. can iB the future
limit debate and say when a vote shall
be taken on a pending measure Those
voting against the rule were Senators
La Toilette, Gronna and Sherman
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-09
Americans and Other Neu-
trails Held Are Allowed
to Go Home, Report.


London, March 9. GI0.34 a. MI
4 dispatch from Berlin says that
tine Americans and other HeutraIs
VINO we're on board the captured
British steamer farr0wdaig IeIL
Germany or Wednesday,
The Spanish. American and
Brazilian Yarr0wdaIe prisoners
were sent from the prisoners
camp at Bradeuburg 30 switzer-
land by way Of Linden oB We'd
ueeday afternoon, according To q
Berlin dispatch Go cutters by way
of Amsterdam. Members of other
neutral crews were sent home
through various frontier towns.
The dispatch says that the pris-
0Hers were released an the eX~
pIratioa of the quarantine im-
posed by the discovery Of "a case
II spotted fever.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-09

Berne, Switzerland. March g. fv3a
Paris, n0on.) There are So of the men
from the Tarrowdaia In the party
which has left Berlin for Switzerland,
Copenhagen THURSDAY March s.
(via London. March 8, SOS a. nj
The situation In regard to sending
home the Americans who are here is
unchanged DR. Eastman, professor
OF surgery in the Indiana university
school Of medicine, together with
other American doctors. called on the
British minister Hin behalf OF Amer
leans connected with the Red Cross
and many others The minister said
that at present no facilities were
being granted for ships carrying pas
8euEers TO avoid calling at EirkwaU
and ne regretted therefore that he did
not feel justified in teIegraphing the
British authorities on the subject. He
added that as soon as the situation
changed he would communicate with
DIT. Eastman
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-09

Las #aEa5es Cal. March s.
captain AIRED kriExeU. said Ia be
German naval eucar. was an
sat HisHt hg E. e.. BianIord. spec
e.al agent gf the department of
Justice and held iu the city iai. on
suspicion MI felony The authoEi-
Ias a.# aa was wanted iH c0Huec-
HHa with tae alleged plot f. de-
tra- tar Is aiia8d canal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-09

A 8 $ o ciated PressI
Leased Wire Report
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-09

Nj e m b er Of Audit
Bureau Of Calculations
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-07

friend some OF the useful and help
full hints learned at the school" said
Mrs. Rose Ohaus OF the welfare
board.
Women who take the course are ex-
pected to keep a careful record Of the
work done in the school that it may
be sent to Miss Maud Wilson Of the
extension department of the Univer-
sity of Nebraska, that she may know
just how much is accomplished by the
school.
Mrs. Rivett an Instructor.
Mrs. Paul S. Rivett of Florence,
formerly of the home economics de-
partment of the university, will in
struct classes.
Everyone enrolled in Mrs. Syfert's
and Mrs. Fariield's classes are eli
gible to the school even if they do
not plan to teach classes. Each one
has pledged to spread what they may
learn and the housekeepef can do her
bit by helping a friend or neigh
Dor" said Mrs. Ohaus.
Registrations for the class to be held
June 10 and IA may be made at the
Board of Public Welfare office in the
city hall
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-07
Boy Scouts to Distribute
Marine Corps Literature

The marine corps recruiting station
is rushing preparations for marine
corps week" starting June 10. Scout
master English has promised the serv-
ices of twenty-five boy scouts TO as
sist in spreading marine literature. An
Oakland. Ia. farmer wrote in Tues
day, asking il he would be allowed to
enlist in the marines now and report
for duty after the corn crop is har-
vested the last time" Boys between
the ages of IS and 20 who have re-
ceived high school education are in
demand. Anyone OF this age who is
able to show his high school credits
and can pass the physical examina-
lions here will be sent at once to the
naval academy for training as a naval
officer.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-07
W. C. Estes Hit in Two
Places by the Storm

w. c. Estes, president of the
Omaha Cooperage company at
Thirty-sixth and L streets, believes
the storm had grudge against him.
A concrete chimney at the Estes resi-
dence, 1885 Walnut street, was blown
off and the shock cracked plaster III
all upper room of the house. At the
cooperage plant a storm water sewer,
said to have no adequate outlet, flood
ed the basement floor and damaged
stock in the sum of more than $4,000,
according to Mr.. Estes estimate.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-07
CANNING IS TO Be
TAUGHT IN SCHOOL
Instructions by Mrs, Rivett.
Under Directions of Board
of Public We'll
fare.

The report that only women who
will teach canning after their course
at the canning school, which opens
June II at the Central High school
under the direction of the Board of
Public Welfare, will be admitted to
classes, Mrs. Paul S. Rivett OF Flor
ence says, is not true.
although members pledge them
selves to impart what they learn to
others, this does not signify that
they will be asked to teach classes
or new groups, but simply that they
are willing TO tell a neighbor or a
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-07
Storm Damage to County
Roads and Bridges 100000

Damage to roads, bridges and cul-
verts of Douglas county by Tuesday
nights storm is estimated at 100000
by County Engineer Adams. Damage
was the worst in history, said Mr.. Ad-
ans. All of the Douglas county
streams, including the three branches
of the Pappio, Saddle creek and Cole
creek, flooded, washing away banks
and damaging bridges. A l00-foot
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-07
NEW HIGH MARK IN
ARMY RECRUITING
Omaha Station Breaks All Pre-
vious Records Tuesday,
When Hundred and
Eighty One Enlist.

The Omaha army recruiting station
broke all records Tuesday, when lSl
men were enlisted. The former high
mark was ninety-one, made Monday,
The campaign will be given added
impetus by the arrival from Denver
of Cooks drum corps. After lunch
con at the Commercial club the drum
corps will parade around town and
then give concert in the court house
square.
Greeks Hold Meeting.
Greeks of Lincoln held a meeting
this afternoon at | o'clock for the
purpose of boosting enlistments. 1t is
expected that the meeting will re-
suit i'll the arrival within a few days
of at least fifty Greeks for enroll
ment in the regular army,
Called to Des Moines.
Sergeant Frank J. Hughes, Black
stone hotel, was called to Fort Des
Moincs for service as a clerk Wcdnes-
day morning.
Fill Reserve Corps.
Men are now being accepted for
the medical reserve corps. There is
need of an unlimited number Of men
of all grades of ability. Those apply
ing who have special qualifications,
such as Phi, 6. degrees or NJ. d. de-
grees, will be enlisted as noncom-
missioned officers, while men not so
qualified will be enrolled as privates.
Need Gas Bike Riders.
Men also are wanted for the mo-
torcycle signal reserve. General
knowledge of the operation of a mo-
torcycle is all that is required of ap-
plicants.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-07
Two Are Fined for the
Lifting of the Dry Lid

A. H. Ostrander of Panora, Ia,
Tuesday evening learned that Omaha
is inforcing the prohibition law. He
went to the Grand hotel at $40 South
Thirteenth street, where he induced
Hannah Williams, colored. a cham
bermaid, to sell him one-half pint OF
whisky for $l.50. He had only time
to drink half of it when arrested. He
was charged with illegally having it
in his possession, while she was
charged with selling liquor contrary
to law. Both were fined 500 and
costs.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-07
bridge crossing the Pappio near Mil
lard was completely swept away.
Accessory Thieves Steal
TWenty-One Auto Tires

Auto accessory thieves who have
been making nightly visits to various
garages. broke out window on the
side of the garage of Charles z. An
drews, 2814 North Twentieth street.
Tuesday night and carried off twenty
one tires of various sizes. They we're
valued at $3.50.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-07
George Casey Sizes Dietz
And Ford Firms for DAMAGES

The suit of George Casey, COLL
North Eighteenth street, against the
Detz Lumber company and the Ford
Motor Car company for $4,000 is
on trial in federal court before Judge
Woodrough and a jury. Casey al
leges he broke two vertebrae and his
right leg when he was knocked from
load Of lumber which he was driv-
ing into the Ford company's new
plant at Sixteenth and Cunning streets
last July.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-07
KugeI's Son Buys Liberty
Bond With SAVINGS Money

Charles Kugel, 7-year-old son of
City Commissioner Kugel, will invest
$50 of his savings account OF $50 i'll
a Liberty bond.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-07

NOTED LUCKY" BALDWINS ESTATE EMPLOYED
IN MILITARY USES-Mrs. Anita Baldwin, the California
heess, who has given her 27sacre estate The Oaks for
ailitary canonment her home for Red Cross hos
pita and her stables for wounded and sick horses Mrs.
Baldwin of the heirs of the famous Lucky Baldwin
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-07
Clothing Within Reach.

Clothing Within Reach.
These figures may look staggering
to boosters, but | believe they are
equitable and should be enforced at
once.
In proof that the present prices OF
food are abnormal l need but cite the
fact that clothing is reasonable in
price. Why? Because we have NO
clothing pits or clothing brokers. The
goods go direct from the manufac-
turer to the retailer.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-11-15
VALLEY CITY NORMAL
STUDENTS SUCCESSFUL
N Twin [l0P[MthT
Two Couples Come to Bismarck
and are Married Before Par
ents Arrive on Scene

Four Valley City normal students
were made two in Bismarck on We'd
nesday afternoon just before Sheriff
James J. Kelley of Barnes county and
the parents of two of the principals
arrived in the capital city to halt the
ceremony. The parties to the success
full elopement were Harold B. Rude,
formerly of Minneapolis, bui who gave
his residence as Bismarck in apply
ing for a license, and Miss Beatrice
NJ. Witte of Mankato, Mimi, and IL
onel Bermer of Bismarck, formerly
of Valley City, and Miss Esther l.
Rich Of Tower City. They came to
Bismarck on Tuesday evening, and
procured marriage licenses at County
Judge Bradley's office about noon
Wednesday. In the afternoon they
appeared before Rev. w. J. Hutche-
son and we're married. About that
minute there arrived in the city Sher
iff James Kelley of Barnes county,
Charles S. Rich. father OF Mrs. Beh
mer, and A. J. Hairston, sepfather OF
Mrs. Rude, intent upon stopping the
elopement. They Immediately com
municated with States Attorney r.
Z McCurdy. who called up the coun-
ty Judges office and discovered that
licenses already had been issued. Last
night the newlyweds and the irate pa
pas, with Sheriff Kelley. slept under
the same roof at the Grand Faci1ic,
and today everyone appeared happy
an, disposed to make the best -!
things,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-11-15
BUT ONE STATE
COST LESS FOR
DRAF 7 SERVICE
North Dakota Complimented on
Patriotic Frugality and Care
in Building Army
EXPENSE OF SELECTING
MEN S272 PER CAPITA

But one state in the union handled
the registration and first draft at
lower per capita cost than North Da'
kota, Provost Marshal General E. II.
Crowder advises Adjutant General
Fraser in letter complimenting
North Dakota on "her patriotic frugal
ity and care
The cost of the draft in North Da'
kota was estimated by General Fraser
at $4,000, or $2.72 per capita, and
was so reported to the provost mar
shal general.
General Crowder, replying says:
"In preparing a taoulated statement
as one of the outstanding proofs that
the selective method Of raising an
army is much to be preferred than
the volunteer method, | have called
upon the several states for an analy'
sis of their expenditures reduced to
a unit cost of inducting men into the
service through the selective service
system. 1t is interesting to note thai
the reports from the states vary
quite widely, and know that you will
be proud to hear that the item OF
cost in North Dakota is next to the
lowest of that in any state in the
union. Since this tabulatiOn of rela
tive cost will be submitted to con-
gress and through that medium to the
public. North Dakota will receive ap'
propriate recognition for her patriotic
frugality and care
Commenting upon the handling OF
the draft in North Dakota, General
Fraser today paid high compliment
to the patriotism and efficiency OF
county officials serving on draf boards,
who, with very few exceptions
have submitted no bill for their SER
vices, and who have worked day after
day until far into the night, keeping
up their official duties and caring for
the draft detail A list Of all these
boards is to be compiled by the adju'
tant general, Who will give the names
of those who served their country
without cost in this crisis, as well as
those who made charge for their
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-11-15
SUB CAMPAIGN
. Of T[UTONS HAS
BEEN THWART[O
Most Momentous News Since War
Commenced Says Leading
British Expert
GREAT BRITAIN CAN
EASILY MAKE UP LOSS
Loss for La5t Week Less Than
Usual Wreck Rate in Piping
Times of Peace

New York, Nov. 15.-Pollen, noted
British war expert, has made the fol-
lowing statement to the Associated
Press on the submarine warfare:
Anything unsatisfactory in the mil
itary and political situation in Europe
is balanced by the extraordinary news
that the German submarine campaign
has broken down altogether. The
submarine is defeated. This Is the
most momentous event since the Unit
ed States declared war. It, means
we can all stay in and that America
can really come in.
six months ago, shipping was be-
ing destroyed, according to some all.
thorities, at the rate of 100000 tons
per annum. Had this loss continued,
the Germans had the right to expect
not, indeed military victory, but a
peace that would mean something
much less than defeat. This was Ger
many's only hope, and was the Allies
only anxiety; for everyone, including
the German high command, that with
sea communication reasonably safe,
the military defeat Of the German
army was certain.
I'm the first, fortnight of November,
the rate of losses Of British tonnage
Of ships greater than 1000 tons each
has fallen to about one million tons
a year The present ship-building
Capacity of Great Britain alone can
make this loss good in less than eight
months. At the rate America, Great
Britain, and Japan are striving to at
tain, we should replace this loss in
less than eight weeks. The rate of
loss for the last week is actually less
than the annual toll of wrecks in
peace times. 1t is an amazing develop
ment. 1t is not to be expected that
losses, can remain as low as this.
They must fluctuate. But they should
never cause us serious uneasiness
again. t.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-11-15
HUGHES ELECTRIC
MUST SHOW BOOKS

The state tax commission has the
right 10 examine the books or records
of any corporation to determine the
valuation of the property, the earnings
and expenses and general financial
condition of the corporation, accord
ing to an order signed today by Judge
w. l.. Nuessle of the Sixth judicial
district. The order was signed in the
case OF the North Dakota tax commls
sion VS.. the Hughes Electric company
of Bismarck.
Judge Nuessle in his order "orders
that L. A. Hughes, Robert w. Dut-
ton, c. Il. Aasness appear before the
tax comEjSsion at their office a: the
capitol building in the CITY OF Pls-
marck on the 9th day OF November
1917, at two o'clock in the afternoon,
and then and there 20 testify as to
such matters as they may have knowi-
edge Of concerning the value OF the
property. earnings, expenses and gen.
eral financial condition of the Hughes
Electric company and to bring win
them me minute book. ledger, STOCK
book, inventory book and blue prints
or books of the engineering depart
| ment. showing the location and the
J cost of the physical property OF the
Hughes Electric company'
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-11-15
JAMESTOWN COMPLAINT
TO Be HEARD BY RAIL
BOARD At CARR|NG10N
Allegation that Western Electric
Co. is not Giving Service to.
be Taken Up

The complaint of the jamestown
city commission against the Western
Electric Co., whom it charges with
asking too much for heat, light ans
power, and with supplying insuffi-
cient service to it's consumers, will be
heard by the North Dakota railway
commission at it's statutory hearing
in Darlington on December 4, 5, and g.,
it was announced tIis morning by
Secretary Calderhead. The commits
sion has received somewhat similar
complaint from H. A. Mackoff, village
attorney for l'elfield, who alleges
that the George S. Chrysler Ligh. &
Power Co. is not giving adequate ser
vice and asks an investigation of its
books to determine whether 1t con-
not operate day and night or at least
all nigh.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-11-15
R[v0lUT|0N|STS
DENY KER[NSKY
HOLDS CAPITAL
Stockholm Reports State that
Cruisers Achored in Neva
Control Situation
HEAD OF B0LsH1EVIK1
ISSUES PROCLAMATION
Assert Withdrawal Due Only to
Prevent Bloodshed in Streets
Of City
TWO THOUSAND KILLED.

London, Nov. 15.-Two thou
sand persons have been killed in
street fighting in Moscow Tues
day afternoon according to re-
ports broush: by travellers arriv-
inc from the Swedish frontier as
forwarded by dispatches from
Stockholm.
Stockholm, Nov. 15.-Accordlng to
press reports travellers VINO arrived
yesterday in Hapranda, Sweden,
from Finland, say rumors are cur
rent there that Petrograd is In
flames.
Lieutenant Colonel Mouravieff,
commander of the forces defending
Petrograd according to an undated
dispatch from Haparanda to the Da-
gems Nyheter has issued the follow
ing proclamation: y 3tsa
"kerensky has circulated a false
rumor that the troops, in Petrograd
have gone over voluntarily to the pro.
visio:al government. The troops 81
the free Russian people are not retir'
ing. and are not .surrendering. They
only have evacuated Gutchina In or
der to avoid useless bloodshed and
take defensive position near Petro-
grad. The position now is strong
enough to resist forces ten times as
strong as Kerensky Our troops are
in the best of spirits. Order and calm
prevail in Petrograd.
''Eesides the cruiser Aurora, the
warships Sarga and Svobody, the
training ship Afrika, ,4atdbs torpedo
boats of the Baltic fleet have arrived
from Helsingfors nd'anchored in t',e
Neva near the Nicholas bridge IN the
center of Petrograd. whence they can
lombard the entire capital. The
crews are made up Of Bolshieviki.'
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-11-15
BRITISH MAKE
GREAT DEFENSE
ON FLEMISH LINE
Bavarian Troops Make First Real
,, Effort to Hold Passchendaele
Village
ALLIES FACE HEAVY
BARRAGE OF ARTILLERY

With the British Army in Belgium,
Wednesday, Nov. 14.-The forces OF
Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria
have made their first pretentious ef-
fort to regain Passchendaele village,
in accordance with the edict of Field
Marshal Won Hindenburg, that the
place should be recaptured, and have
failed. ....." ..
The enemy's attack was made yes.
terday afternoon with large forces,
but the assaulting troops were hurled
back after a grim struggle, leaving
the British. line .before 2asschendaele
intact.
ID Barrase Of Artillery
The main attack was met by bar
rage of artillery, but answering to
that famous discipline ingrained by
Prussian military rule, pushed through
this rain of death, and reached the
British front line. A sanguinary strug-
gle followed at close quarters. The
Germans battled doggedly, but the Brit
ish soldiers flung themselves upon the
enemy with such ferocity that he was
compelled to give ground, and finally
retired, leaving men dead.
Terrific eombardment
The enemy attack was prefaced by
a terrific bombardment which began
at four A.. NJ. yesterday.
All day Passchendaele and vicinity
we're shelled continuously by the con-
centrated German artillery, while the
British heavies and field guns replied
with violent bombardment of the
enemy's position. No such artillery
duel had occurred along the British
front for weeks. For hours it was
maintained by both sides with a drum
fire intensity that shook the country
for miles about. Windows in houses
for fifty miles away ratified, and in a
town seventy.fve miles by aeroplane
from the scene of activity the detona-
tions could be plainly heard.
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