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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-04-10
we are at war to put an end to au.
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tocracy elsewhere.
The Freeman-TriDune never had
any question of the genuine patriot
ism of such pacifists as w. ]. Bryan.
They were within their rights in OPP
posing war and in using all legiti-
mate methods to prevent war. The
situation changed Immediately up
on the president signing the state
|of war declaration passed by cong
ress and it is now the duty of every
'pacifist to uphold the government
and render what assistance he can to
the cause of America. That practi-
cally all of them will do so there is
no question. Mr.. Bryan himself has
offered his services in any capacity
that may be indicated, not hesitat-
ing to accept the duty of private
soldier. During the Spanish-Ameri-
can war Mr.. Bryan was the colonel
of a regiment of Nebraska volun-
|teers. The regiment never faced the
enemy, but it was ready to do SO
and that is all that is required. The
soldiers who went to the border last
summer are entitled to just as much
credit as they would be had they
seen active service in Mexico. Their
intentions were good and they were
ready to go wherever commanded.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-04-10

Theodore Roosevelt saw the ne
cessity of preparedness on the part
of this country two and half years
ago and boldly said so. He was
laughed at and. ridiculed, some good
men saying he was war-mad. Time
has indicated the foresightedness of
the ex-president and demonstrated
that he really understood the situa-
ton better than any OF his critics.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-04-10

w. D. Baldwin, clerk of the court
of Polk County. says there has been
a stampede among aliens of Des
Moines and surrounding country to
become American citizens. His re-
port that many Germans axe taking
out naturalization papers is reassur-
ing, but not surprising. Nobody eX-
poets the Germans who came to this
country in good faith and expected
to make this their future home
would ever be disloyal to their adj
opted country. There are few, of
course, who are welded so strongly
to the fatherland that they will re-
fuse to aid their adopted country,
but the number is so small that no
great importance is attached to
then. The reports from Germany
are to the effect that Americans in
THAT country are to be placed in con-
camps and it is also said
that Americans are being taken from
Belgium to Germany. That the Unit
led States will have to take some
action to protect its interests from a
few disloyal aliens may be expected,
but the country, we believe, has lit
tie to fear from naturalized citi-
zens, from whatever country they
came.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-04-10

Arguing that the state is in po-
sition to get exceptionally good re-
suits from minor expenditure, the
Des Moines Capital Bespeaks the sup
port of members of the general as
sembly for the bill to establish
child welfare station at Iowa City.
Enormous infant mortality can be
prevented and causes OF abnormal
life eradicated by scientific guidance
such as the station would offer, the
Capital asserts.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-04-10

inc at Des Moines seems to.have lost
it's grip"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-04-10

The Dubuque Times Journal sees
greater crops in Iowa as result of
passage of the county agricultural
lagent bill.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-04-10

While women suffrage may not
come to the United States with as
swift an overturning of prejndices
las seems to be assured in England,
lit is impossible not to feel that in
time the change will come, especial
ly if the women of America con-
duct themselves as nobly as have the
women of England during the war;"
says the Boone News-Republican.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-04-10

United States must choose between
this country and Germany.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-04-10
WHAT CADY is GETTING.

Boone News-Republican: AS usual,
Senator Chase of Hamilton isn't get
ting much out of the legislature ex-
cept notoriety.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-04-10

Turkey is the Oldest stronghold OF
autocracy and brutality in the world
and it is fitting that she be aligned
just where she is in the present war.
Turkey gravitates just as natural
-ly toward the central powers as rain
gravitates towards the earth. 500
years ago the Turks took Constanti-
nople at the point of the sword, al
lowing no quarter to the inhabitants
even burning defenseless women and
children in churches and other pub
lie buildings. What they did 500
years ago would not now be pointed
to to prejudice the world gainst
Turkey if she had shown any dispo-
sition to improve, but her present
treatment of the Armenians proves
|conclusively that she is just as brnt-
|al and Implying as she was five Gems
turtles ago. Nero had nothing on
Turkey in cruelty, bcastiality and
|criminality.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-04-10

producers. Even though bumper
crops are produced in America this
year, the worlds supply Of food must
be short next year, as the granaries
are nearer empty now than they
have been for years. The sugges-
ton is worth thinking over.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-04-10

The Freeman Tribune believes
ninety-nine per cent Of the citizens
of this country who are of German
extraction will prove loyal to the
American flag. Our fight is not
against the German people. 1t is
against the German government,
the house of Hohenzollern. This is
a distinction that should be steadily
kept in mind The German govern
ment is a government of the Hohen-
zollerns, by the HohenZollerns and
for the Hohenzollerns. 1t is not the
providence of this country to under
take to down the ruling classes OF
Germany or any other country, but
those classes, and not the people, are
responsible for the war.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-04-10

The Freeman-Tribune is not going
to join in the cry against Senators
LaFollette, Stone, Gonna, Norris,
Lane and Vardaman for voting
against the state of war resolution
in the senate. This talk about them
not being patriots is all nonsense.
They simply thought it a mistake to
pass the resolution and had the
courage to stand upon their convic-
lions, even though it is unpopular.
Under the circumstances the Free
man-Tribune would like to have seen
the vote for the resolution unanim-
Gus, but this is not the time to ques-
tion legislators patriotism simply
because he disagrees with the major
ity. If those senators fail in the flu
ture to stand for legislation neces-
sary to prosecute the war their pa
triotism may then be questioned.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-30
kERENSkY SURPRISES GERMANOPH|LE PAPERS
By Associated Press,

pErHoGRAn. July 20. Premier Kerensky and the provisional govern ment authorities are now getting after the newspapers of the capital which show indications of German lcauings in their utterances.
 Two openly Gcrmanophilc newSpa- pcrs have been suppressed and it is expected that others which have bee covertly spreading German propa- ganda through their columns will lie compelled to change their attitude or cease publication.
 The two publications which were closed mp as result of the govern mcnt supprcssivc measures were both organs of the Social Democratic Workmen's party. Both have been very open in their hostility to the government and in the advocacy of q settlement with Germany.
 Nicholas Icnine, the peace agitator and alleged German spy, has not been located by the officials since his re- lease from custody after being ar rested on a charge of sedition. Inn mrdiately following his release, Le- nine disappeared from his custom arl haunts in Petrograd and has not been seen since although industrious ly sought owing to the discovery of new evidence connecting him with the recent uprisings. Reports that he has returned to Germany have not been confirmed and the authorities assert the belief that he is still in Russia.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-30

ca on the battle front that only fifty of tine two hundred women wi 0 weO to the front remained uninjured after tie battle. Twenty of tie female fighters were killed outright in the action wit the Germans and eight Were taken prisoners. All of the remainder were wounded and are in the base hospitals near the fione. The women declare that they Wee compelled to hold wide section of the line practically without support from their male comrades in the neighbor- ing trenches most of whom fled when the Germans advanced, leaving the handful of women to fight the enemy alone
 The women declare their willing ness to return to the front and con tinue fighting until the enemy is beaten. The women .were given a tremendous ovation on arrival m the capital.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-30
GOOD SHOW DREAM.

Tonight pretty Mary Miles Mntcr one of the youngest stars now in movies. is featured in Always Tn the Way"This is one of her greatest suc- cesses, and played to capacity houses wherever shown. The story known by every man. woman and child, gives her wonderful talent. This five part Metro feature should he seen by young and old. as all will enjoy 1t from start to finish. Miss Minter Is running very close to Mary Pickford in popularity. owing to her youth. beauty and abil- ity.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-30
WOMEN WARRIORS SUFFER
 HEAVILY IN kRIv0 BATTLE

Saturday and report leaving their wo- man commander, Vera Butchkareff and her lieutenant. Mary A. Skyrd- loff. daughter of Admiral Skyr,iloff, former commander of the Baltic fleet, in the hospital at Vitebsk suffering from wounds received in the battle wherein the womens battalian as- sisted in resisting strong German attack and practically held the line after their men comrades had fled.
 The women say that ii was report
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-30
M|CHAELS PREPARING
 FOR REFORMS
By Associated Press,

BERLIN, July S0,-Chanccllor Michaels has been in active commun- ication with leading party members of tie prussian lower house during the past week and is said to be engaged In selecting the men who are to assist Jim in carrying out the electorate re- i,rms agreed upon.
 It Is reported that the men who will
 ssist the chancellor are practically chosen and their appointments are only awaiting the approval of Michael before the actual work of instituting the proposed reforms will be com menced. Official orders were isssued Saturday restricting the lighting of stores, hotels. restaurants and cafes
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-30
By Associated Press.

LONDON, July SO,-Reports of titanic artillery and aerial activities on the Belgian war front indicate that operations on notable scale are to be expected in the very near future.
 Dispatches received for the past two days say that hundreds of aerial en- ga gements are taking place between the British and German flyers as each side undertakes to assume domina- tion of the air above the fighting areas. A heavy destruction of aero planes is going on, as q result of the universal aerial work and both sides have lost large numbers of planes
 While the taking of photographic ob- s"rvations are in progress the artiI-
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-30
NEGRO TROOPERS CLASH
 WITH WACO CITIZENS

trouble arose is not definitely ascer- tained but is said to have been the result of acts committed by the ne- gro troopers. As the attitude of the whites is normally against granting much freedom to negroes, the al- legged offense of the soldiers was speedily resented and the perpetrators were immediately attacked by a number of hot headed persons.
 In the ensuing melee a number of shots were fired but no one was injured. The speedy arrival of q de- tachment of troops prevented the
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-30
REPORTED NICK
 BREAKS LEG
By Associated Press.

LONDON, July 2S.-Dispatches from Petrograd received by the Mall and other papers say that former Elm peror Nicholas of Russia has sus- tained q fractured leg bone and is under the care of physicians.
 The reports assert that tne one time czar fell from his bicycle while enjoying his customary spin in the gardens of the Tarkso- Selo palace under the watchful eyes of his guar dians. with the stated result
 The reports indicate that the close guard established apout the person of the former ruler immediately after his addicatIon has been somewhat re- faxed. Until recently he was kept closely confined to the palace and al lowed only brief walk daily by way of exercise.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-30
SEATTLE STRIKERS REFUSE
 ARBITRATION PROPOSALS

declared, however, that the exalted position of the proposed arbitratOrS was no guarantee of fairness in the matter of. adjusting differences be- tween capital and labor.
 AS counter proposal the strikers offered to arbitrate through the me dium of board of three arbitrators to he chosen by the men and the com pany.
 The company is making no effort co resume street car traffic although several hundred strike breakers are .quartered m the company barns.
 Although both sides insist that n settlement is probable within the next
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-30
ENVIRONMENTS STRIKE IS SETTLED BY
 ARBITRATION

Under the terms of the understand ing reached between the railroad rep resentatives and strikers. the closed shop question is not involved in the
 final adjustment of differences which is expected to be completed in day or two. The settlement of the strike considerable decrease in the price of many food commodities which scared to lofty heights immediately upon the announcement that an embargo had been placed on shipments of hve- stock and perishables. Today prices again approximate the normal.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-30
German Women Also Soldering.

German Women Also Soldering.
 pETROGRAD, July 30.--From state ments made by surviving members of the women's battalian 1t is learned that German women are fighting with Russian war front.
 The women arriving here today de- clare that when the women's battal- ian. which is officially known as the Command of Death went into ac- ton against the Germans near Smor- gon on July 25 they returned with a number of women pfisners who w2rr captured while fighting with the Ger many army.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-30
By Associated Press.

Petrograd declare that the command r of the Russian forces is punishing detection in the army ranks with the utmost severity and hundreds of sol iiers have been summarily executed.
 The disaptch say that General |; orniloff is executing desertcrs whole ,aio and has no hesitation in order
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-30
GREAT BATTLE EXPECTED ON WEST FRONT
TITANIC PREPARATIONS PRESAGE
 GREAT BATTLE In BEL LGlUM

the Germans are moving troops front the eastern sections of the French battle line to the Flanders front in evident expectation of gigantic of fensive in that section,
 Ks reports reaching the war office indicate that the British are prepar- ing for huge offensive in the Bel gian section. it is believed the Ger man troop movement is directed to that section of the western line. Oc- casionaI German assaults along the Champagne front have been the only military activities recorded in the past forty eight hours on the French lines
 We want every one to be l sub scriber to the Huaoet-Do it NOW.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-30
KORN|LOFF EXECUTING
 DESERTERS WHOLESALE

ing the loyal troops to turn their guns on those who display the least sign of an inclination to desert. either by deserting 10 the rear or by going over 10 the enemy
 The various unit commanders have been given orders to shoot all sol diers showing signs of dsaffection and q rigorous military discipline Is being instituted on every section of the front.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-30
By Associated Press.

CHICAGO, July S0.-The switch mems brotherhood strike, which .in volved nineteen railroads entering the Chicago switching district. has been settled by both sides submitting to arbitration proposals made by rep rescntatiyes of the government and various business interests which were seriously affected by the traffic em- bargo resulting from the walkout.
 Although the strike endured but . short period the switch yards are densely packed with freight trains which were held up by the refusal of the switchmen to continue their labors pending settlement ny arbi- trative methods.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-30

day or two, the differences over who is to compose the arbitration board is likely 10 prolong matters for some time as both sides appear unwilling to accept the proposals submitted by the opposition.
 The strikers are especially deter mined since the company backed down from the original declaration that it would refuse to arbitrate with the strikers on any preteXt. In the view of the men the offer of the company to arbitrate is distinct victory for their cause.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-30
By Associated Press.


 LONDON. July 30. pctrograd dis patches reaching here yesterday say the Russian capital is outwardIy calmer than for several months oW- ing to the strong oppressive measures taken by Premier Kerensly to pre- vent further rioting or disturbances.
 Government troops are still engag nd in disarming rioters and mutin- eers and numerous arrests of per sons suspected of scditious Jennings nave occurred. It is estimated that nearly five hundred persons have been ncarcerated for rioting and other of lenses against the public peace.
 The ministry of justice has issued a
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-30
RUSSIAN INTERNAL SITUATION
 SHOWS GREAT IMPROVEMENT

statement Whl,h say4 that Nicholas l.cninc aud a number of his associates were undoubtedly concerned in the German plot against the Russian government, as documentary evidence of their complicity has been found by the provisional officials. The pa pcrs are said to show that Lenine was clearly acting as an agent for the Germans In spreading disaftection. So far as the government statement shows, Lenine is still free and ap- parenuy nothing has been seen of him since his escape some days ago.
 Reports from other sections of lus- sia reaching the capital indicate that the internal situation is grcaly i'm proved.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-30
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 SEATTLE, July S0.-The offer of the Seattle street car corporation to refer all differences to a board of four arbitrators to be chosen from a hst of eleven names submitted by the the striking carmen on the score that the strikers were granted mo sure representation under such circum- stances.
 The company stated it's willingness to include the names of two church bishops and two United States judges on the list together with others of considerable prominence. The men,
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-30

owing to the growing coal shortage.
 A coal shortage and cons quent transportation difficulties during the coming winter is admitted to he m evitable and the government is taking all possible precautions to conserve fuel supplies,
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-30

trouble from assuming serious pro- portions. At the height of the trou- ble the crowd of angry whites num- bered several hundreds ard threats dier'5 camp were heard for hours fol- lowin" q c arrest of the disturbing soldiers.
 Six of the troopers were placed un- der arrest by the civil authorities and fourteen others were placed under guard at the military enc9m, m'nt.
 Advertise In The Nome Nugget
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-30
By Associated Press.

PETROGRAD, July 30.-That the northern battle front was almost de- stroyed during the fighting of the ast week is indicated by the stats- ment that but fifty of the original two. hundred were alive and unwound- ed after the battle in the Krivo reg ion.
 Ten wounded heroines of the wo- emns battalian arrived in Petrograd
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-30
By Associated Press.

WACO, Tex, July BOA clash be- tween negro soldiers belonging to the twenty fourth United States infantry and citizens of Waco threw the city into a turmoil for several hours last night and almost resulted in a minia- ture war occurring on the public thoroughfares.
 The speedy action of the military officials assisted by the city and fed cral officers alone prevented trouble of most serious character.
 The exact manner in which the
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-30

Iery is roaring without cessation day and night and miles of the fighting lines are being delnged with terrific halls of shells.
 Both sides are apparently cXerting their greatest efforts in preparation for a struggle of gigantic proportions,
 The official statement of the press bureau indicates no infantry activities of moment on the British front for considerable period. Both sides are indulging in occasional trench raids and bombing activities usually under covri of darkness.
 Germans Moving Trops ot Belgium.
 Paris. July 30.-Repnrts from the general staff headquarters say that
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-30
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The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-30

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The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-30

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-05
WEST SALEM SHOWS
NtCtSSlIY tUR BRIDGE
Eastern Part Of Polk County
Isolated, Asks County Court
to Act Quickly

West Salem wants a bridge across
the Willamette. and not only wants il
but also is very emphatic in saving that
ii wants some action taken at once
This was manifest by the enthusiastic
meeting held Saturday afternoon in the
West Salem city hall which was crowd.
ell to the limit with many others stand
ing around outside waiting to express
themselves.
The recommendations of the state
engineers as TO a steel bridge were ap
proved by a majority of the speakers.
especially as it would he the most eco
nomical and the quickest way of get
ting the bridge.
A letter was read from Superintend
ent Burckhalter, stating that the cost
of the Southern Pacific bridge was
$150,000 and with the statement that
a steel bridge would be more economic
al. Mr.. Burckhalter favored the plans
of the state engineers.
/. L. Patterson of EOla expressed
himself as being in favor of concrete
bridge. He believed the two county
courts were trying to get together. A
steel bridge he thought would soon be
out of date
Frank Gibson, who presided, in order
that the Polk county court should know
the sentiments of West Salem, appoint
ed a committee to confer with the court
Wednesday. The members of this com
mittee are A. r. Southwick, l.. ID. Glib
son, r. w. Hogg, Nellie Taylor and Viii
liam Pinckney.
The following resolutions were adopt
ed;
''Be it resolved, by the people of the
eastern portion of Polk county, Oregon
in mass meeting assembled at West Sa'
lem, Oregon, on this 3rd day of Febp
AIRY, 1917:
''That, in the closing of the inter
county bridge at Salem, Oregon, we are
caused to suffer much Inconvenience
and financial loss.
eve regret the apparent necessity
for this having to be done, we of al
other residents of Polk county most
keenly feel the need of an immediate
move being made by our county court
to cooperate with the county court OF
Marion county-first, in providing fol
some temporary means of handling the
traffic across the river at this point
second, that the county court of Poll
county be urged to cooperate, in tho
true spirit of cooperation. with tht
county court Of Marion county, in tax
ING the necessary steps toward the con
struction of new Bridge III once
See Big Saving
Believing that saving, IN engl
ncering expense alone. of from $l3,O0OI
to $4,000 in the cost of bridge ma1
be made, we most earnestly urge tha