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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-11-29
BARS GERMAN CONCERNS
IN INTERESTS OF SAFETY

Washington, ID. c., Nov 2I-Secre-
tary McAdoo has decided that under
the trading with the enemy law the
business of all insurance companies in
corporated in Germany and ally enemy
countries is to be prohibited with the
exception of life insurance companies.
which are allowed to continue existing
contracts.
Secretary McAdoo announced his
decision as follows
Upon careful weighing of the evil
dence submitted, have reached the
conclusion that the safety OF the Unit
ed States requires that enemy and ally
Of enemy marine, fire and casualty in
surance companies shall not be allowed
to do business as going concerns. The
consideration Of safety is so impor
tant as to render it unnecessary to de-
termine, as this action is also demand
ed by other considerations incident to
the successful prosecution of the war.
in these circumstances l am con-
WINGED that the best interests of the
country will be served by the liquida-
tion of these companies under the di-
rection of their American management
and subject to such regulations as the
secretary Of the treasury may from
time to time prescribe"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-11-29
STEAMER T0RPE0OED
BY AUSTRIAN SUB?
Il Report Proves True Early
Declaration ef War Against
Austria Is Expected.

Washington, d. c.. Nov. 2l.-The
state department is continuing its in
quiry through consular officers at
Mediterranean points and should it be
established that the Schuylkill was
sunk by an Austrian submarine the
state department, it is said, would have
IN its possession the essential factors
upon which to ask congress for an ex-
preston of its will regarding the fur
ther maintenance Of peaceful relations
with Austria.
Americans lost their lives on the
Italian liner Ancona, destroyed in the
Mediterranean. and the American
tanker Petrolite also was attacked
there. While the submarine carried the
Austrian flag, it was established that
the boats themselves were German
made and German manned. Negotia-
tions in these two cases were pending
when DIR. Dumba, the Austrian ambas-
sador, was recalled at this govern
ments demand because of his activities
in bomb plots. Austria would not admit
responsibility for the attacks and this
government did not press the cases
after the departure of Dr. Dumba.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-11-29
- Beauty's a Curse .
Says Pretty Model;
Asks Second D;vorce

New Orleans, La, Nov. est has
taken the most beautiful model just
nine months to find out again, she says.
that beauty can't win love.
Its a curse!" says she.
I'D rather be the ugliest woman in
the world than have the reputation OF
being the most beautiful model.
worry about"
And these are just few of the say
ings of Mrs. ]. +. Simmons, divorced
wife of Abe Halnmerstein, son of the.
theatrical king OF New York. and now
Wife of a piano store owner OF New
Orleans.
Mrs. Simmons. who has just charged
her husband with threatening to kill
her, declares beauty is responsible for
her trouble.
On the other hand. Simmons charges
his wife has tired of him. has ruined
MS business and has driven him into
bankruptcy by her desire to have her
own photoplay company.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-11-29
MANN WILL NOT LEAD
REPUBLICANS IN HOUSE

Washington, ID. c., Nov. 27.-Repre-
sentative James r. Mann. OF Chicago.
will not lead the republicans in their
national political fight against the
democrats in the coming session OF con-
sress.
Ill health resulting from overworll at
the last session takes Mr.. Mann out of
the fight. Mr.. Mann is here. He had
hoped that his rest on his Illinois farm
would fit him for renewed work. but it
has not.
In conferences with Speaker Clark,
Democratic congressional leader. it has
been decided that Mr.. Mann will throw
off all executive burdens for the time
being. When the House meets on De-
cember 3 Mr.. Mann will be given in
definite leave of absence. He is going
south for his health.
Republican leadership of the minor
ity in the House will swing naturally to
Representative Frederick III. Gilctt, of
ssachusctts. ranking member of the
House appropriations committees
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-11-29
SECOND YEAR OF WAR
TO COST S12,7O1,O 600, ,OO0

Washington. D. c.. Nov. 2.-The sec
ond year of the war will cost the United
States about the same as the first, ac
cording to estimated expenditures pre-
pared at the treasury department.
For the fiscal year beginning next
July ]. ordinary disbursements. not in
cluding loans to allies or interest on
bonds vet to be authorized, are esti-
mated at s12.7O1, 100000 as compared
with s12.316O 100000 for the current
year ending June 80. 1918. This esti-
mate includes interest on the $9,50O,-
100000 government securities already
authorized
A large part of the sum must be
raised by bonds. Secretary McAdoo al
ready has announced that about S1O,-
000.000.O00 will have to be provided by
issuance Of bonds or treasury certifi-
Gates between now and June 30 to meet
huge government expenditures and al
lied loans
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-11-29
PROFITS REMOVED
HOLLAND is fPEEvISH.
Premier Speaks Of Wilson s
Messages and Fears of Fam
inc and Idleness.

The Hague. Nov. 2S.-Strict en-
forcement of Americas export restric-
tions has affected not only the stomachs
and minds of the Hollanders, but has
tempered their high regard for demo-
cratic America.
Diplomatic negotiations are now in
progress. DR.. Cort Van der Linden,
premier. of The Netherlands. expressed
Hollands position:
Holland desires that America shall
apply President Wilson's announced
principle of fair treatment to small ma
tions and respect for the right" he
said. I'VE Dutch nationals unreser-
vedly believed President Wilson's ideal
istic messages he said. Therefore We
don't understand Americas attitude"
"America-the America which took
the. leading part in .civilization-now
ietains the ships OF small neutrals.
withholds ships loaded with foods and
raw materials. After time no bread
will be left in Holland, and unemploy
ment will be the rule.
THAT imported cereals shall not be
reexported when they are consigned to
the Dutch government seems to be .
great fear"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-11-29
Saulles as man and wife,"
No" answered Mrs. De Saulles.
De SauIles' Letter Read.

Did you not tell a woman friend that
you did not care who Jack went around
with as long as he stayed away from
Nou?" was the next question.
"That is a lie,' answered the de-
fendant brisllly.
Weeks exhibited copy of another
letter written by De Saulles to his
wife in which he said:
Not only have YOU refused to live
she believed her married life was at
an end morally"
You will pardon me for putting the
question directly, but do you mean that
you intended you would never again
live together as man and wife,"
II thought that if j was leaving him
would not" was the reply.
Attorney Weeks then read a letter
written by Mrs. De Saulles to her hus-
band while on board ship en- route to
South America.
In this she wrote that she knew she
had mot been good wife" to him, but
that she hoped he would have the sue
cess which he deserved.
Did you mean that?" asked Weeks
He had always made me believe that
with me for the last four years. but you
seem to glory in the fact" and then
continued: You have about reached
the end of your tether with my pa
ticnce." He admonished her to turn over
a new leaf.
4! Can't Remember Interview.
| Mrs. De Saulles said she had no recol-
lection of being interviewed by Attor-
ney Weeks at the Jail the morning fol-
lowing the shooting.
She said she could not recall making
out a check for 81 900 to bail out her
maid. who had been held as a material
witness.
Neither could the witness account for
an interview published in any paper
shortly after the shooting, which gave
| intimate details concerning her life.
She said she could not recall having
given the information contained in the
story to her lawyer Henry A. Uterhart,
/ or to anyone else.
i Sne said she could not recall having
seen Mr.. Uterhart until August l3--1O
days after the tragedy.
Asked to tell her first sensations
when she came to consciousness in the
Jail Mrs. DE Saulles said:
! Il felt such a depression in my head"
In relation to her statement yester-
day that she met with an automobile
accident in Chile, which affected her
head, Mr. Weeks asked whether she
had not attended social function the
very night of the accident and had said
on her return home that she had been
lcomplimented on the bandage she Wore.
The answer was No"
Yawning Juror Interrupts.
At this point a juror yawned so
loudly that Mr. Weeks turned to the
justice and said:
THE jury seems to be tired"
You can't blame the iury-any one
would be tired" intcrjected Mrs. DE
Saulles in a tone scarcely audible to
Attorney Weeks and justice Manning.
You mean that | am tiresome? 2"
asked Weeks.
Yes" answered the witness.
ITO you?"
A Yes"
The attorney then assured the de-
fendant he was asking her questions
because it was his duty to do so, where
upon Mrs. De Saulles said She meant
mo disrespect.'
The incident marked the ending OF
the morning session.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-11-29
WITNESS IN GERMAN
CONSPIRACY CASE BALKs

San Francisco, Cal, Nov. 2s.-John
Singh called as principal government
witness in the trial of 81 persons
charged with conspiracy to foment rev.
olution against British rule in India.
refused to testify today in the United
States court. He pleaded guilty to
conspiracy charge.
John Singh's refusal to testify
brought burst of cheers and chatter
of native Hindustani from Hindu de-
PENDANTS in the case. Judge Van Fleet
demanded what the Hindus had shout
ed. You are our brother was what we
said.' replied one of the men in Eng
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-11-29
FOURTH ZONE DEMOCRATS
MEET; DISCUSS CAMPAIGN

Chicago, Nov 27-Democratic nation-
nj committeeman and other leaders
from, middle western state; met here
to discuss plans for the 1918 campaigns.
BY q new strategy the campaigns will
be conducted under u Zcne system Gnd
those here We're concerned with zone
No. which includes the following
states:
Illinois, Indiana. Iowa, Kansas, Ken
lucky, Minnesota, Michigan. Missouri
Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota
and Wisconsin.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-11-29
SLACKERS IN OTHER
COUNTRIES MUST FIGHT

Washington, d. c.. Nov. 27.-Nego-
tiations between the United States and
the allies on the alien Stacker problem
have progressed to such a stage that
when congress reconvenes next Monday
Secretary Lansing will be prepared to
submit a number of treaties authorizing
the reciprocal drafting for military
service of the citizens or subjects of ono
country resident within the other coun-
.try.
Approval of such treaties by the
Senate has been foreshadowed by a
general demand on congress for action
to reach aliens in this country of draft
age
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-11-29
NEGRO BRUTE HELD
FOR WHITE SLAVERY

Boston. Nov. 2S.-John j. johnson,
4 negro of Charleston. W. Va, re-
Iuest for whose extradition to that
,tate to stand trial for an alleged as
;ault on white girl. was denied last
week by Governor Mccall. was sur
rendered todav to federal authorities on
IN indictment charging violation of the
Mann act. Johnson is alleged to have
white girl. Edith Godby.
from Charleston to Cattlettsburg for
purposes
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-11-29
TO REGULATE RETAIL
PRICES ON MEAT SOON

Chicago. Nov. 2s.-Joseph p. Cotton.
chief of the meat division Of the food
administration, announced plan today
with the ultimate purpose of govern
ment regulation of food prices. He will
make recommendation at once to
Herbert Hoover that q consumers com
mittee be appointed to investigate the
retail meat situation and plan regula-
tions for governing retail dealers.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-11-29
ANARCHIST ROUNDUP
MAY REVEAL MURDERER

Milwaukee, Wis. Nov. 2s.-With the
arrest Of a large humber of suspects
early today in connection with Satur-
day nights bomb horror which resulted
in the kniing of nine police officers and
one civilian the police department is
hopeful before many hours elapse of
having something definite on which to
faSten responsibility for the catas-
.r6Ihe.
The men rounded up early today were
taken from the Bay View district.
where a number of anarchists are said
20 hold forth.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-11-29
HOMES OvERHEATED,
GARFIELD ANNOUNCES

Washington, d. c., Nov. 27.-Declar-
Ing American homes are overheated,
the fuel administration today urged ali
house holders to maintain a tempera-
ture of not more than 6s degrees. rec
commended by eminent American physi-
clans. With that temperature the saw
ing in coal will go far toward meeting
the enormous war demand for fuel. Of
ficials announced.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-11-29
HIGH MASONIC DEGREE
CONFERRED ON A DOZEN

Omaha, Neb., Nov. GA class af 12
candidates received the 33rd degree in
Masonry at the Scottish Rites temple
here last night at the close of Masonic
reunion which had been in progress for
a week. This degree, the highest in
Masonry. is usually conferred at Wash
ington. The sovereign imperial general.
Frank Cargill Potion, of Omaha, com
ferred the degree
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-11-29
BREAD CARDS ORDERED
FOR TOWNS IN FRANCE

Paris, Nov. 2s.-Bread cards will be
issued shortly. They will be in the form
of books with detachable coupons, each
emitting the holder to purchase GER
tain amount of bread. The daily allow
ance has been fixed at 300 grams (about
10 ounces) per capita. Men engaged in
allowance.
The system will be applied only to
towns and cities.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-11-29
POLITICAL MOVEMENT
WORRIES CONGRESSMAN

Washington. D. c.. Nov. 2s.-Con-
gressmen are anxious over one Of the
biggest political and economic move
ments now on foot in this country
namely-the effort to combine the far
mers ana organized labor. u
Y The A F. of L. convention at Buf-
falo went on record last week in favor
Of conferences looking to a combination
and to united activity $50
President A. C. Towneley of the non
partisan league is coming to Wash
ington this week to further the move
s nent.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-11-29
GOO CARS FOOD HELD

Pittsburgh. Pa. Nov. 2S.-The federal
grand jury, which has been investigat-
ing the charge that more than 1000
carloads of food had been held up in
Pittsburgh railroad yards, reported that
the condition was due to economic
causes and not to fragrant violations
Of the food laws. The jury also found
that the high price of foodstuffs was
due to the handling of incoming sup
plies by three classes of middlemen.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-11-29
LESS GRAIN IN BEER.

Washington. d. c.. Nov. 27.-orders
reducing the alcoholic content of beer
to per cent will be issued soon by the
food administration with the approval
Of President Wilson. At the same time
the amount of grain used by brewers
will be cut down approximately 80 per
cent, although the volume of beer will
not be decreased,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-11-29
ITALY SAFE GUARDS MONEY.

Rome, (Sunday) Nov 25.-For the
bankers from continuing to speculate in
the exchange value of Italian money.
the government has i. ed a decree
prohibiting the expectation of all class
es of securities and also the extension
OF commercial credits abrotd, unless for
the payment of merchandise the impor-
tation OF which is not prohibited.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-11-29
suFF FANATICS RELEASED.

Washington. D. c.. Nov. 27.-Twenty-
two woman's party militants, hunger
striking in the District of Columbia
Jail here. were suddenly released to-
day long before the expiration of their
terms.
Woman's party headquarters exult-
antly announced that the Jail officials
"had gotten enough"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-11-29
SHELL KILLS
2 AMERICANS

Washington. ID. c., Nov. 2S.-Two
Americans. members of the expedition
AIRY force Of General Pershing, We're
killed. and five We're injured on No
vember 20. by shell fire. the war office
announced today. They were all artl-
lerymen. None Of them were Iowans.
the statement said.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-11-29
75 CARS Eoop ROT.

Youngstown. Ohio Nov. 2S.--Investi-
CATION today revealed that rs cars OF
perishable foodstuffs are being held in
local railroad yards, the goods rotting
while dealers refuse to present bills Of
lading in the hope, it is said, of stimu-
lating higher prices. Federal authors
ties have been notified.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-11-29
.BfVG ..S|NASHES
ON IN VILLAGE
British Advance Again Pushed
10 Center of Fontaine Notre
Dame-2,OOO Yards of
Trenches Taken.
HELP FLOWS THROUGH ALPS
Roads Napoleon Built Used to
Rush Aid to Italy-Ger-
mans Renew Desperate
Thrust and Fail.

Rome, Nov. 2s.-An entire di-
vision of the enemy made an attack
yesterday in the Brenta valley in
an effort to break through the
Italian northern front. Today's Of
ficial statement says these troops.
which attacked in nlassed forma-
ton, were driven back.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-11-29
-.
JURY TO TRY MEANS SOUGHT

Concord, N. c., Nov. 27.-The trial Of
Castor b. Means. for the murder of Mrs
Z Maude A. King, the wealthy New York
and ChfcNgo widow. near here last
August, WAS resumed today with the
selection Of jurymen. which court of
Ssa(iGlA ~ bpedt u complete by adjourn
Z nent, lssss IS ~ ss % ~ ~ ~
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-11-29
Plcker,Ne TEACHER "FiRED.v

Buffalo. N. Y, Nov. 27.-Miss Mar.
garet Fotheringham. teacher in the
local public schools was dismissed by
the school board for being absent with.
out leave. She had picketed the White
House and hid been imprisoned in Oc-
coquan work house.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-11-29
FIGHTING NEAR LAcUNA.

Juarez. Mex. Nov. 27.--Fighting was
reported to have occurred last night
and early today at LaGuna station ITO
miles south of here. The engagement
was between a cavalry command of
alry
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-11-29
FRENCH WAR CROSSES
AWARDED TO AMERICANS
BY the Associated Press.

With the American Army in France,
Nov. 2..-The, French war cross has
been conferred on the is American Of
ficers and men who were cited with
their company by the French general
commanding the sector in which the
of the first German raid on the night
of November 2-3. The men were deco
rated and were informed that they must
keep the medals in their possession, but
must not wear them until congress
gives it's authorization.
An American major general presented
the decorations and citations giving
the regimental colonel those for the men
who We're killed. They will be sent to
their next of kin.
The general specially cited in the or
der of the day Corp. James D..
Gresham and Privates Merele D. Hay
bravely in hand to hand fighting with
the enemy, who had penetrated the first
line"
The others cited were Lieut.. VIM. H
Mclaughlin. Lieut.. r. o. Patterson.
Lieut.. e. F. Erickson, Sergt. John
Aeeowwood, Corps David M. Knowles
and Homer Givens and Privates Charles
Massa William d. Thomas, George
Hurd, Boyce Wade, Robert Winkler and
John j. Jarvis.
recent offer by the British ad-
miralty to decorate certain officers and
their services III combating German
submarines was declined, according to
the announcement of Secretary Daniels,
because tlSs laws of this country pre-
vent soldiers AND sailors from receiving
decorations from foreign governments.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-11-29
BY Associated Press.

British Headquarters in France, Nov.
2s.-The British have made another
advance in the Cambrai area and ac-
cording to the latest reports have
worked their way forward through the
northwestern part Of Fontaine Notre
Dame. which they captured at the be-
ginning of the attack last week, but
subsequently lost They are now said
% have advanced almost to the main
street. which runs east and west
through the center of the village.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-11-29
ANOTHER LOAN TO BELGIUM.

Washington. d. c., Nov 27.-Secre.
tary McAdoo has authorized another
credit to Belgium of s7,50O.O 900, making
the total credits to Belgium $65,900.00t
and the total to all the allies $685..
100000.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-11-29
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|! CANADIAN CASUALTIES.

Ottawa. Ont. Nov. 2s.-The casualty
list issued today contains the name of
e. N. Peterson Decorah. Ia, killed in
action.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-11-29

A book agent entered a Kansas
school and, after inducing tho young
woman teacher to dismiss thee lass,
persuaded her to buy $3.50 worth Of
booka-
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-11-29
RED CROSS TRAIN AT JAssY.

Petrograd. Nov. 26.-The American
Red Cross relief train arrived at Jassy,
Rumania, on November 1S. 1t consisted
Of 55 cars Of hospital supplies from
America and foodstuSG.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-11-29
F0ODCONCEALED
IN CARS SPO|LS
Probe Begun to Fix Response.
biIity as Dealers and Rail-
roads Check Blame to
Each Other.

Washington. d. c.. Nov. 2S.-The
important fact that the government
is keeping an extremely close eye
on developments in the railroad
pooling arrangement became known
today. Furthermore, it develops
that high government officials do
not believe it will succeed in break
Ing the congestion.
In some official quarters it is
looked upon as an effort to help
along the movement for higher
rates.
Columbus. Ohio. Nov. 2S.--The Ohio
food administration has begun an in
vestigation to find who is responsible
for the sidetracking and neglect Of
scores Of cars of perishable foodstuff,
and to have immediate action taken to
clear tracks, free cars and get the food
where it will not freeze and be wasted.
Inspectors directed by j. 3. Dugan
railroad expert of the administration,
are at Akron and Cleveland, from
where most serious complaints have
been received. -Four men were detailed
to Cleveland, where it was reported
more than 100 cars, mostly loaded with
perishables including potatoes, apples,
cabbage and other perishables, are
standing idle.
One Concern Holds Food,
An Akron report, coming through =
local food committee, brought informa-
ton this morning that Al cars of per-
ishables, &c loaded with potatoes. and
all consigned to one commission con-
Germ, had been sidetracked on three
railroad switches. Danger of freezing
and great waste was pointed to in the
call for quick action
1t was said at the food office that ac-
tion will be required or prosecution be-
gun.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-11-29
ENTENTE DIPLOMATS TO LEAVE

enters into separate peace negotiations
the ministers of the allied powers at
Petrograd will demand their passports,
according to dispatch from Hap-
aranda.