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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07
Keep OFF Court House Lawn.

The board of supervisors has or
dered that everybody keep off the
grass on the court house lawn. Peo-
pie have been cutting corners going
to the court house, children have
been using the lawn as play ground
and the result is that the grass is
not growing and everybody must
keep off the grass until the lawn is
all in grass, and everybody should
obey the order, for it will help beau
tify the court house grounds.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07
AckerIey-BroWn.

Mr. J. w. Ackerley and Miss Ethel
Brown, two popular and well known
young people of Grand River, We're
quietly married at Grand River last
Sunday, the ceremony being per-
formed by Rev. r. G. Russell, pastor
of the Grand River NJ. E. church. The
happy young couple will go to house
Keeping at Grand River, and they
have host of friends who extend
congratulations and wish them every
hannineSS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

Governor Harding has appointed
Jas. F. Harvey, OF Leon, as one o OF
acres of land adjoining Des Moines,
which is wanted as additional ground
at Camp Dodge, where it is expected
another training camp will be locat-
ed. None of the appraisers reside in
Des Moines, the appointments being
scattered over the state. The APP
praisers will meet at Des MOines on
Monday, June 18th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

Notwithstanding the terrific rain
last Friday night which put nearly
all the streams out of banks, and Sat
urday was a cloudy day, the main
roads in all directions from Leon
were in the best shape Sunday they
have been this year, and hundreds OF
autoists made good use OF them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

A marriage license was issued at
Des Moines last Friday to Merle Cor
nett % and Miss Margaret Perkins
"a, two well known young people of
Pleasanton, and we presume they
were married in that city the same
day. The bride has been one of the
teachers in the PleasantOn sch oOls
the past year, and both. OF them have
many friends who extend congratu-
latiOnS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

Mr.. and Mrs p. e. Brady and little
daughter returned Friday from Wis
it at the home of his mother at
Plattsburg, Mo. They started in
Petes Ford but stored it at Bethany,
Nc, ana made the balance of the
trip there and back on the cars, as
Pete says the whole state OF Mis-
souri, was under water and his car
was no hydroplane.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

J. j. Poush sprung surprise on
the editor when he informed us that
he had new potatoes in his garden.
He noticed that his potatoes were not
all coming up and he went out to see
the cause and dug down into the
ground where he had planted the
seed to find them sprouted and to his
surprise found new potatoes as large
as bird eggs.-Dayis City News.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

Miss Fern Pryor, who has been
teaching kindergarten work in the
public schools at Tucson, Arizona,
arrived Tuesday evening for few
days visit with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. NJ. Pryor and many friends
in this city, and then goes to Chicago,
kindergarten instructor at the Sum-
mer School at Northwestern Univer-
SitC
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

We have good openings for three
men in Decatur and adjoining coun-
ties, to represent us in that territoyr.
Will pay salary of $500 a week to
men who can make good. Prefer
men with conveyances. Address Z.
A. hudson, manager, 526 Capital
Bldg, Topeka, Kansas. One bank
and two business references requir-
ed. Remember, only openings for
three men,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

G. T. Rhodes, the Bloomington
township member of the county
council of defense, attended the
meeting of the council held in this
city. His son, l.. l.. Rhodes, who
graduates in agriculture at The State
College at Ames this week, has been
appointed one Of the state food and
soil experts to work during the COM
ing year with the farmers in increas-
ing the soil production Of Iowa, and
starts in with salary OF 81 400 a
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

Mrs. John A. Fulton of this city,
and Miss Ollie Fulton, of Kellerton,
ing to visit at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. @. c. Pryor, and attend the
commencement exercises of the Kan
sas City High School, among the
graduates being Sterling Pryor, eld-
est son of Mr.. and Mrs. L. @. G..
PRYOR
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

Maurice Grogan, who is now man
ager Of a lumber yard at Millerton,
iowa, came in Tuesday morning.
Maurice had named his registration
card, but on account of washed out
tracks, feared the mail would not
arrive, SO he made the trip to Leon
in order to be sure that he was regis
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

Many people were aroused from
their slumbers Tuesday night by the
ringing of their telephones, but were
unable to get central to find out what
the trouble was. The high wind did
siderable damage to the wires,
and crossed some of them with the
electric light wires, which caused the
bells to ring
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

on commission, makes farm loans on
approved security at the best rates,
and does general real estate b,isi-
ness. Has had 20 years. experience
in the business. Office upstairs ut
northwest corner of Main and Com
merCial streets. Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

Mrs. Roscoe Oney, of south of
Leon, who has been in moor health
for some time, went to Des Moines
last week, and was operated upon at
the NJ. E. hospital on Saturday, and
is getting along nicely Her many
friends are hoping the operation will
restore her to complete health.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

For Sale-The Wallace hotel, gar
age and store building at Lineville
Priced reasonable. Mrs. j. E. Wal.
lace, Lineville, Iowa. 37-t1
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

John Chastain jr., of Eden town
ship, last week sold five year old
gelding to Norton Bros, the Leon
horse buyers for $4,000. Mr.. Chas-
tain says the autos have not as yet
destroyed the value of good horses
by long ways,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

J.. R. McPherrin, son of l. N Nc
Pherrin, of this city, who has been a
travelling salesman for a number of
years, making his home in Des
Moines, has accepted the position as
cashier of the Drake Park bank at
Des Moines His brother, Grant Nc
Pherrin is vice president of the Cen
trail State Bank, of Des Moines.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

Charles Thomas, Of just north of
Leon, last week shipped to Chicago
a car load of black calves which av-
eraged 700 pounds, and brought him
$l1.65 per hundred. Mr.. Thomas
purchased these calves from J. w.
WATSON, of northeast of Leon, last
fall, they being all bred by Mr.. Was
son on his fine farm, at $50 per
head, and notwithstanding the high
price of feed he made some nice
money, as they sold for IS .55 per
head. 1t pays to raise good cattle.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

Ralph Lloyd, the young man who
was injured in a runaway accident
the first of last week, having his
ankle broken is getting along extra
we'll at hospital in this city, and
the physicians have strong hopes OF
saving his leg, although the ankle
will probably be stiff.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

Whv Suffer from headaches when
properly fitted with glasses will cure
you of them by taking away eye
strain. Eyes examined free. G..
Butler and see better.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

Sanol Eczema Prescription is a
famous old remedy for all forms OF
guaranteed remedy. Get 35c large
trial bottle at the drug store. 3S-'l s
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

Don't use common drop cords for
your electric lights. Select an at
tractive fixture from the many dis
the Leon Electric Companys office. l.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

For Sale-My Maxwell Specia
touring car Fine condi ton. vii
sell at a bargain, and give time OF
part to responsible party. O. E Hull
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Pearl Eivins, Of
northwest of Leon, are the parents OF
bouncing son born to them last
Friday
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

| have real preventative fol
worms in hogs, chicken medicine
disinfectant for hen houses anC
coops. Will sell or put it on fol
you. f. NJ. Smith, at Biddison's i'm:
Phil]iD Williams 43-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

For Sale, Easy Terms-S0 acres
improved farm on main travelled road
about 2 Il miles from Corydon. No
brush. Fred Teale.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

The continued heavy rains which
prevented the mail carriers from go
ing over their routes, has delayed &
number OF our correspondents let
terS this week
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Donald Waller at the Lutheran
hospital in Des Moines last Thursday.
Mrs Waller was formerly Miss Marie
Parrish, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. R.
L. Parrish of Des Moines, and has
been a frequent visitor in Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

If you have any OF our Ice cream
packers at your home please tele.
phone us and we will call and get
them. Walker Ice Cream Factory
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

Wool Wanted-I am in the mar
ket to buy your wool this year, and
will pay the highest market price.
See me before you sell. w. u. Shields.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

We want your business and will
give you every reasonable banking
courtesy and accommodation. Leon
Savings Bank.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

Many new things are on display
at Buffers jewelry and optical store.
Just what you want for that gradual
tim nroSanf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

Pease & Pease write all kinds o
insurance, and protect their polio
holders.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

For Sale-White WyandOtte and
r. Comb r. |. Reds. hens and roost-
ers. Simon Goodman, Leon, Iowa
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07
Co. BOwsher'

Wash goods, underwear and hos
iery. Complete lines at Hansells.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

We have some per cent money
for choice farm loans Farmers &
Traders State Bank.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

For Sale-On account of moving
away, my Leon residence property on
north Main street. w. G. Stempel,
1921 Santa Fe Ave-, Fit. Madison,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

An entirely new line of ladies and
misses wash dresses just received.
Ladies $195 to S4.S5; childrens 25c
to Sl.25. HanselIs
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

For Sale-One two year old regis
tered Short Horn bull, papers go
with him. J. E. Drury, Pleasanton,
Iowa. 42-3t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

We can use some choice first mort
gage farm loans. Farmers & Trad
ers State Bank, Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

Order cut flowers and floral de.
signs from o. E. Hull, local agent of
LoEier, Of Des Moines, at The Re-
porter Office. Orders sent by phone
or mail, but order as early as pos
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

For Rent-Good house with plen-
ty of water. Mrs. ri. L.. Pease. 29-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

Reduced prices on ladies suits and
coats; will pay you to know.
HanSeliS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

If you want good insurance and
fair treatment in case of loss, have
Pease & Pease write your insurance.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

For Sale-Shetland pony and con-
plete outfit, pony cart, harness,
sleigh, etc. Homer Ackerley
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

If you want any painting or paper
ing. done, in workmanlike manner
call Hugh Jones, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

Corn For Sale-2OO or 800 bushels
corn, u miles north of Decatur 5.
| McCrOskey. Decatur. 42-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

Clerk of the district court Ralph
Rumley, and his father, John F:
Rumley, of northwest of Leon, went
to ST. Louis, Mo-, Saturday and Visit
er, Earl Rumley, who is member
of the 18th Co. of Field Artillery. U.
S. A. Earl had not been heard from
for more than two years and his
family were greatly relieved to lC2-
cate him, as they feared he was dead:
He enlisted in St. Paul, Mimi, about
six months ago, and was transferred
recently to Jefferson Barracks, at ST.
Louis, and left there Monday for
Fort Sam Houston, at San Antonio,
Texas, and expects to be sent to
France in the near future.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

Biggest line of wall paper in town
at the Rexall store. oI-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

Save money on your shoes and OK
fOrds now at HanSel'S.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

Wanted-A quantity of spring
wheat for seed. Biddison Coal d
Grain Co
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

DR.. 3. T. Eiker, Of Leon, was
named by Governor Harding last
week as the physician on the regis
tration board for Decatur county, the
other members being auditor Walter
Osborn and sheriff John A. Fulton.
1t is stated that the physician OF the
registra ton board will probably be
the physician member of the exemp-
ton board which will be announced
later, the other two members to be
civilians, no members who have serV-
ed as military men are to be ap-
pointed on the exemption board.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

Lost-An old fashioned breastpin
valued as a keepsake. Please return
to The Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

The Leon Savings Bank is prepar-
ed to make some good farm loans at
reasonable rates.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-07

of two noble boys who have gone to
the colors.
Leon, Iowa, June 8, 1917.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-31
WORMS HANDICAP YOUR CHILD

Worms drain the strength and vi
tality of children, making them dull
and listless. Their power to resist
more serious diseases is reduced and
energy and interest in play is lack
ing. Kickapoo Worm Killer is a mild
ly laxative remedy in candy tablet
form that children like to take. 1t
kills and removes the worms and lets
your child grow strong and healthy
Ike other children. Don't let your
child be dragged down by worms
Full directions on the box. At all
druggists, 25c.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-31
HE ALMosr FELL DOWN

~ NJ Hunsueker, Bogue Chitto,
Miss, felt so grateful because of
being freed from pain and distress
that he wrote the following letter;
Il was suffering from rheumatism,
kidney and bladder trouble, also diz-
ziness; would almost fall down at
times ! started taking Foley Kid
ney Pin and two boxes gave me en-
tire relief" Disordered kidneys give
warning by pains in side and back,
rheumatic aches, sore muscles, swol-
lcr joints, puffiness under eyes, tired
and langud feelings. G. Wall.
Durango Drug Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-31
HARD WORK FOR WOMEN

1t II question If women doing
mems work deserve particular sym
pathy. for it is doubtful if there is
any work that is harder than every
day housework. over-work tells on
the kidneys, and when the kidneys
are affected one looks and feels oldl
er than the actual years. Mrs. A. G.
Wells, X. r 5. Rocky Mount, N. c.,
writes: 81 cannot praise Foley Kid
ney Pills enough for the wonderful
benefit | have derived from their use
for short while.'-S. G. Wan. Du-
range Drug Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-31
CLEAR AWAY THE WASTE

Bowel regularity is the secret of
good health, bright eyes, clear com
pleSions, and DIR. Kings New Life
Fills are a mild and gentle laxative
that regulates the bowels and re-
heyes the congested intestines by re-
moving the accumulated wastes
without griping. Take a pill before
retiring and that heavy head, that
dun spring fever feeling disappears
Get DR. Kings New Life Pills at
yoi druggist. 25c.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-31
TROUBLE ENTIRELY DISAP.
PEARED

Fathers and mothers worry over a
child with a chronic cough. Knudt
Lee, Wannaska, MINI, writes: "For
several years my daughter had bad
chronic cough. Every time she caught
a little cold, 1t aggravated the trou-
bic We tried many medicines, but
not until we tried Foley's Honey and
Tar did anything produce any great
relief In few days the trouble en-
tirely disappeared aud has never re.
turned" Foley's Honey and Tar for
coughs, colds, Group, whooping cough
IS. G, Wall. Durango Drug Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-31
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AUTO WRECK

COLORADO, Springs, May 20. =
Nilliam i. Gray of Manitou is held
IN Jail pending an investigation of an
AUTO accident which occurred late last
night. The accident resulted in the
probably fatal injuries of Mrs. N. H.
isher Of Council Grove, Kansas and
ihe minor injuries of DR.. II. A. Mann
AID Miss Barbara Black.
1t is reported the car was speeding
at 45 miles per hour, when it turned
yer an embankment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-31
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
AND DETERMINATION OF
HEIRSHIP

As required by an order of Cour
obtained in each of the hereinafte
named estates by the respective Ad
| mimsttators and Administrator,
therefore /, Richard McCloud, Judg.
and Ex-offieio Clerk of the Count,
Court of La Plata County, in the
State of Colorado, dc
hereby give notice that said Admin.
Istrators and Administrators will or
MONDAY, JUNE 4, A. d. 1917, pre-.
sent to the Court their respective ac-
counts for final settlement of ad.
ninistration, when and where all
persons in interest may appear and
present objections to the same if AIRY
they have, to-wit;-
Estate Of Glenn A. Scouton. De-
ceased. Henry r. Scouton, Admins
traitor.
Estate of Philip Gilbert, Deceased.
barbara Gilbert. Administrative.
Estate of Thomas d. Burns, De.
ceased. Thomas D. Burns, Jr., Ad-
ministrator
Estate of Bridget O'Brien, Deceas-
ed. Josephine Hart, Administrative.
Notice is also hereby given
that in the matter of the
said estate of Glenn A.
Scouton deceased. Jane A. Scouton
claiming to be the mother and sole
hcir-at-law Of said deceased has fill
ed in this said Court her duly verifi.
ed petition asking for Judicial as
'ertainment and determination of the
leirs of said deceased and setting
orth that the names, post-office adj
lresses and relationship of all per-
sons, who are or claim to be heirs of
said deceased, so far as known to the
etitioner is as follows;--
Jane A. Scouton, Durango, Colo.
ado, Mother.
Notice is also hereby given that in
ne matter of said estate of Philip
jibert deceased. Barbara Gilbert
laiming to be the widow and one of
he heirs-at-la@ of said deceased has
lied in this said Court her duly YER
led petition asking for a Judicial
scertaimment and determination of
he heirs of said deceased, and set
ing forth that the names. post-office
ddress and relationship of all per
'ons, who are or claim to be heirs
II said deceased, so far as known to
he petitioner are as follows;--
Barbara Gilbert; Mancos, Colorado,
Widow.
Louis G. olbert, Mancos, Colorado,
Son.
Philip Gilbert, Mancos, Colorado
Son.
Elmer Gilbert, Mancos, Colorado
Son.
Notice is also hereby given that in
he matter of said estate Of Thomas
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-31

the south and on two other sides by
the Italians is all but taken. When it
is captured the way for the Italian ad-
vance again Triste is open, this way
being being much more smooth than
tile northern route. 1t will also make
possible the help from British gun
boats in the capture of the twon.
PARIS, May 20. = A resumption
of violent artillery along the Cham
pligne front forecasts possible re-
newal of the French offensive.
According to the official report the
Germans heavily shelled positions in
the Hurtebise region. Two heavy at.
t;scks We're repulsed.
Seven German aeroplanes were
brought down yesterday and 12 9TH
ers were disabled.
LONDON, May 20. Activity on
the British front is confined to artil-
lory action and scattered raids, Haig
reports.
Southwest of Lens and Messilnies
hostile raiders were driven off. Near
bullecourt on both banks of the
Scarpe the enemy's artillery is very
a tive.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-31


| u. Burns, deceased, Thomas D. Burns
Jr. claiming TO be the son and one of
the heirs-at-law OF said deceased has
tiled IN this said Court his duly ver-
flied petition asking for a Judicial
ascertainment and determination of
the heirs of said deceased, and set
ting forth that the names. post-office
address and relationship of all per-
sons, who are or claim to be heirs of
said deceased, so far as known to
the petitioner are as follows;-
Josefa Burns, Terra Amarillo,
New Mexico, Widow;
Marguerite b, Hall, Chama, New
MeNico,-Daughter;
Mrs. George r. Becker. Tierra
Amarillo. New Mexico, Daughter;
Thomas d. Burns Jr., TERRA ANA
rllla, New Mexico,--Son.
Notice is also hereby given that in
the matter of said estate OF Bridget
O'Brlen, deceased, Mary G. Hurley
claiming to be a daughter and one of
the heirs-at-law of said deceased has
filed in this Court her duly verified
petition asking for Judicial ascer-
tainment and determination of the
heirs of said deceased, and setting
forth that the names, post-office all
dress and relationship of all persons,
who are or claim to be heirs of said
deceased, so far as known to the Pc
titioner are as follows;-
Mary G. Hurley, Durango, Colorado,
Daughter.
Catherine Hendricks, Riverside,
New MeXico.-Daughter.
Josephine Hart, Durango, Colorado,
Daughter.
Accordingly notice is. also hereby
given that on said ith day Of June
A. d. 1917, or the date to which the
same may be continued, the Court
will proceed to receive and hear
proofs concerning the heirs of said
deceased in whose said estates notice
Of the application for the deternina-
ton of heirship therein is hercinbe-
fore given, and viii upon the proofs
submitted, enter a decree in each of
said estates, determining who are the
heirs of said deceased persons and
the descent of the lands. tenements
aud hereditaments OF ouch deceased,
at which hearing all persons claiming
to be heirs-atlaw OF said deceased.
or to be interested in said estates
may appear and present their proof.
WITNESS Richard McCloud, Judge
and Ex-officio Clerk of said Court
with the seal thereof hereto affixed,
at his office in the City of Durango
in said County of La Plata. and
State of Colorado, this first day of
May A. d. 1917.
RICHARD McCLOUD,
Judge and Ex-officio Clerk Of the
County Court.
(Seal of County Court)
First publication May 8, 1917.
Last Publication May 81, 1917.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-31
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30 NEGROES INJURED
IN ILLINOIS RACE RIOT

SPRINGFIELD, May 20. - Gov
einor Lowden of Illinois this after
noon ordered five troops of infantry
and one troop of cavalry to East St.
! ouis, Illinois, following a threat of
the resumption of a race riot between
The blacks and whites which occurred
last night and resulted in the injury
OF 30 negroes.
The whites are incensed over the
importation of colored labor for the
packing houses and munition plants.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-31
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GERMAN PLOTTING

WASHINGTON, May 20. - An
jther startling German plot was re-
called before the house Interstate
Commerce Commission committee,
when Secretary Lansing declared that
'German officials, shortly before the
nited States entered into the war,
attempted to involve this country in
differences with England and France
thri the organization of big steam
,hip company which was to deliber-
,tely violate foreign trade relations"
The department of justice is in
vestigating.
1t was planned to ship grain on
American ships and to raise issue with
he allies when they seized the cargo.