davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-03-30
GEN. HOLWAY REQUESTS
BATTALION OF ENGINEERS

Milwaukee = Adjt. Gen. Orlando
HolWay has notified Gen. Otto Falk to
organize four engineers corps to form
battalion, while Lieut.. Trthur Nit
ten of the field hospital was author
lied to recrulL $50 men for state
motor ambulance corps. Preparation
for a wagon ambulance company
should be made at once, says Gen.
Holway in his letter to Lieut.. Mitten,
if the government is unable from lack
of funds for. equipment, to provide
motor ambulances for the corps
which would consist of twelve ambu-
lances, three motor escort trucks, nine
motorcycles and three officers auto
mobiles.
Marquette university, which has al
ready sent six physicians to the navy
in the last few weeks, has commune
Gated to the war department it's plan
to form a corps of students for mill
tary training.
Two Milwaukeeans have already
signifed their intentions of joining
the aviation corps, and if they pass
the necessary requirements they will
be sent to the training station at Pen
sacola, Fla. Four more are needed.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-03-30
RUSS DEFEAT TURK FORCE
side of Kerind-Another Victory
Reported Near Lake Van.

Petrograd, March &c. Russian
troops pushing west from Kermanshah,
in Persia, have reacher point less
than forty-fve miles from the Meso-
potamian border. The war Office an
nounced that after a Turkish army
had been beaten in 16-hour battle
outside Of Kerind the Turks had re-
treated to the vicinity of Kerind and
made another stand there. The Rus
slams have won new success near
Lake Van, in Turkish Armenia.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-03-30
CoLORED MEN OFFER
COMPANY TO THE STATE

Milwaukee-Plans are now being
considered for the organization of
company of colored soldiers, ready to
serve on land or sea in the event war
is declared, according to George H. De
Reef, colored attorney. A committee
of twenty-five is now awaiting word
from state officials, as to whether
these men would be accepted for mil
itary duty.
when President Wilson called out
the national guard last summer, this
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-03-30
TORNADO KILLS FIFTY
TERRIFIC CYCLONE SWEEPS
OVER SOUTHERN INDIANA.
New Albany and Farming District
South of Carlisle Hit by
Storm.

New Albany, Ind, March 26.-Be-
tween twenty-five and fifty persons
were killed and probably 100 or more
were injured by storm which on Fri
day swept over New Albany, demolish-
ing scores OF residences and several
Industrial plants. A school building
was wrecked. The property damage
is estimated at $2,OO0,O0O.
Twenty-Five bodies are known to
have been recovered, and it is expect
ed this number will be materially in
creased when all the debris of
wrecked buildings have been cleared
away.
The lighting system for the resi-
dence section of the city was put out
of commission by the storm and the
work of rescue is proceeding slowly
and with difficulty.
In addition to the bodies taken to
undertaking establishments, there
were reports of others that were taken
to private homes.
Carlisle, Ind, March 26.-Two per-
sons were killed, three seriously in
jured and dozen less seriously hurt
when a tornado devastated thickly
populated farming district south of
Carlisle late Friday. The storm swept
a district eight miles long and one
half mile wide. Wesley Hints was
killed when his home was wrecked
and son, four years old, was prob
ably fatally hurt. Mrs. William Nor
ris died of her injuries. The property
damage is estimated at 100000.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-03-30
Hinh court unhoIds order.

Washington, March 28.-The Su-
preme court upheld an order of the in
terstate commerce commission divorc-
ing the Lehigh Valley Railroad COM
PAW from it's steamship line, the Lee
high Valley Transportation company.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-03-30
Ennnent a counter.Reuolt-

Washington, March 28.-Reports'
reached the state department that Ger
man agents in Russia are seeking to
foment a counter-revolution by Russian
socialists against the present provi-
siOnal government.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-03-30
safe.conduct for Germans.

Washington, March 28.-The United
States government on Monday after
noon granted safe conduct for German
officials in China to pass through this
country. They will probably land at
San Francisco.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-03-30
Germany to Seize Grains

Berlin, March 27.-The German gov
eminent announced on Saturday that
all grains and legumes still in the
hands of consumers above limited
quantities will be seized for the bene-
fit of the public.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-03-30
KAISER IN NEW PEACE MOVE
Chancellor Expected to Make Another
Suggestion in Reichstag, Says
Berlin Paper.

Berlin, March 8.-Intimation that
Chancellor Won Hollweg
will make another peace suggestion
at a meeting of the reichstag Thurs
day, is contained in an article quot
ing the socialist organ, VOrwaerts.
The Vorwaerts, in limiting at such a
proposal, advocates an effort to OBJ
tain separate peace with Russia.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-03-30
President Refuses Pardon.

Washington, March 28.-President
Wilson denied an application for par
dons for Maury /. Diggs and f. Drew
Caminetti, convicted at San Francisco
under the white slave law. The men
must begin prison sentences.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-03-30
china Envoy Asks Passports.

Berlin, March 28.-The Chinese
minister to Germany has formally re-
Ouested his passports. He was expect
ed to leave shortly, fulfilling the rup-
ture in diplomatic relations recently
decred by the Peking government.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-03-30
Boycott Wholesalers.

New York, March 26.-F'ive thou
said retail dealers in the Kosher
Butchers association declared boy
colt on wholesale dealers until prices
are lower.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-03-30
General Wood Has Faith in Alien,

New York, March 27.-Major Gen
eral Wood, in an address at the Re-
publican club here, declared he did not
believe the United States would have
any trouble with the "so-called alien
population" within our border.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-03-30
aread Hiuh in London.

London, March 27.-The cost of
four-pound loaf of bread has been in
creased to 20 cents, the highest price
charged in London in 81 years.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-03-30
noa4s sink 7s More ships.

Berlin, March 28.-The sinking of
Ok. more steamships, Ia sailing vessels
and 81 trawlers, with an aggregate
gross tonnage of $4,000 In the last few
DAYS. was announced by the admiralty
on Monday.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-03-30

La Crosse-The call to the colors
found Cos. B and M of this city $50
men short of war strength. Capts.
Herman Rupp and F. H. Fowler are
recruiting their commands to full
strength.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-03-30

same committee had outlined plans to
form colored company, but when
the situation quieted down, we drop.
ped our work." said Mr.. De Reef. 1--WE
believe that we can probably raise a
company of 200 colored men in Mil
waukee, and possibly 500 or 1000 in
Wisconsin.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-03-30
Gov. EDGE Urges Enlistment.

Trenton, N. J., March 27.-Gov. Edge
issued a proclamation urging enlist
ment in the National Guard regiments
of the state.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-28
REPORT ON CONVENTION
OF CHRISTIAN CHURCHES

The impressions and information
gained at the state convention Of
Christian churches were brought
back 10 the congregation OF the
First Christian church yesterday
morning by two Of the delegates.
Mrs. John Mitchell and Mrs. Ed
ward Taylor The morning meet
ing was devoted TO the hearing OF
the delegates reports.
Mrs. Mitchell told of the Bible
school work. the Ladies' Aid pro-
gram. the sessions for the wives OF
ministers. and gave her impressions
of the convention as a whole, men
tioning some of the speakers-A
b. Mclean. president of foreign
Christian missions: Mrs. Emma At
water, president Of the Christian
Women's board of missions. and
Mrs. Laura Garst. a dean at the
College Of Missions in Indianapolis.
Mrs. Taylor reported concerning
the College of Missions program at
the convention. for which - stu
dents of the college came to KOkO-
mo and gave a lengthy program.
These students will all be sent out
as missionaries upon their gradua-
ton. Nine students Of the college
graduate this year, and they will
take their places in India, China
and South America. The college
program was in charge of Pres't
Paul, a former missionary to China.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-28
IN AND ABOUT TOWN

church. to strengthen the nation in
time OF war.
The church should exert every
effort 10 shut every saloon in our
nation, 20 prohibit the waste Of food
products used in liquor. and prevent
the waste through accident. disease
and inefiiciency among workers i'm
industry. Those now engaged III
manufacturing liquor could supply
the shortage OF labor in legitimate
business.
Always in the train Of the army
turks the social evil
Strain ON sex Standards.
This should be made impossible,
as well as the temporary strain up
on sex standards in the home COM
munities before the departure Of the
troops The church should also
contribute 20 war charity through
the official agency. the Red Cross.
II should. in these times OF so great
SCARCITY OF laboring men, be ex-
tremely vigilant in protecting wom-
en- and children from infringements
on the labor laws. It should en-
courage thrift the war garden
movement. subscriptions to the Lib
erty loan, and should protest Wig
orously against unjust profits. Let
the church grid up its loins; now
is the time for war "
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-28
SPRINGBR00K PARK
OPENS SIXTH SEASON

Springbrook park opened its sixth
season yesterday and large crowds
were in attendance in spite of the
cloudy weather Nearly all of the
rides and concessions were open
and doing good business. The Ferris
wheel is being moved from the for
~ner location on the hill 10 a more
convenient spot just east of the
dancing pavilion. 1t will be in readi-
ness in a few days The merry go
round is also being improved and
some of the electrical wiring re-
mains TO be done All Of the other
attractions were busy during the
afternoon and evening. Mgr. Daley
expressed himself as well pleased
with the opening and expects, with
warmer weather TO add improve
ments that will make this the most
successful season the park has ever
enjoyed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-28
HAVE COURAGE OF YOUR
CONVICTIONS, ADVICE

"Our Suficiency is of Cod. was
the subject Of a sermon delivered
Sunday evening by Capt. Nehemiah
Brookes at the Salvation Army ser
vices. Capt. Brookes emphasized the
Importance of action in accordance
TO conviction in matters If religion.
if that conviction is based on sound
judgment
Many whole-h hearted Christians
have been put TO the most severe
test, and have given evidence TO the
sufficiency OF Gods grace; while non
Christians. at the closing scenes Of
life have acknowledged their lack
of sound foundation" he told his
audience. The admonition of Paul
is Let US hold fast the profession
Of our faith without wavering, for
He is faithful that promised"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-28
PAYS TRIBUTE TO
CIVIL WAR VETS

Members of the Auten post. G.. A.
r., the Norman Eddy Woman's Re
lief corp, the Auten Woman's Relief
corp and the Mckinley camp. Sons
of Veterans. attended the patriotic
Memorial service held at st. PaaI's
church last evening. DR.. J. L. Gard
iner spoke on the theme, "A Tribute
to the Soldiers of the Civil War"
The government of the United
States may give pensions TO these
noble veterans; she may give them
honorable positions in her employ
ment; she may build for them
homes. where they may live i'm COM
fort and luxury for the rest of their
days: but she never can repay the
debt of gratitude she owes these
men. who barred their bOsoms to the
storm of war and who gladly left
their homes and their loved ones.
of the nation" declared DR.. Gardi-
ner.
In conclusion, the pastor address
ed the veterans, saying: you will
not be forgotten. Centuries hence
your story will be told by the fire
side of every true American. On
Wednesday we will join with you in
placing flowers upon the graves of
your comrades. and in our silence
we Will feel what words can never
tell. May God bless you who still live
and may your upward glowing path
ever be like the light that shineth
more and more unto the perfect
daV.'"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-28

cred ideals Of liberty. equality, dem
Ocracy, fraternity, purity, righteous
ness and peace depend for their ex-
istence upon these spiritual and re-
ligious forces. To lose these ideals.
ne believes. means TO our nation the
loss Of its soul, and a nation without
a soul is not worth fighting for.
Rev. Burns asked every member
Of his congregation TO find out Just
where he or she could best serve
for making the church a mighty
force in time OF strife such as exists
today. He requested them TO bring
in before next Sunday a list Of the
things they were willing 70 do 10
help mobilize the church for action.
A special meeting will be held We'd
nesday evening in the church 10 plan
this work
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-28
TRUE GREATNESS ABOVE
SELFlSHNESS OF MAN

I'VE cannot reach true greatness
until we reach outside and above
ourselves" said Rev. G.. +. Byrer
in his sermon yesterday morning
on Christian Nobility" we have
i'm these words the rule of a holy
and a happy life. They express the
secret of great usefulness. They
express the experience of every be-
lever. We begin life with all of
ourself and none of Christ. II is
II in all our aims, thoughts. con-
versation and actions. It is self that
we admire, seek and serve"
The text Of the sermon was taken
from the words Of John the Baptist.
as found in John III, 80, He
must increase, but 1 must de-
crease"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-28
EXPLAINS PLACE
Of CHURCH IN WAR
Rev. 6. w. Allison Shows Bio
Task Ahead in Maintain
ing Principles.

This Is not a class war. 10 is ma %
tIOnal Universal service should
apply. every man should serve
where ne best fits in upholding our
cause: and wnen men are onering
their bodies in service of the ma
tion-to the death. perhaps-we
should a. least bear the cost OF war
as far as possible. This generation
should pay for the war. and not
mortgage our grandchildren by
heavy bonding"
Thus was summed mp the church
mans opinion OF our duty in the
present war by Rev. George William
Allison. pastor Of Hope Presbyterian
church. iH his sermon Sunday morn
ins on "MObilizing the Church. -
Rev. Allison's intention was to inn
press upon the minds of his con-
gregation the importance of the
work the church and religion have
20 perform in carrying out the plans
OF the government
Time Of War Comes.
The text of the sermon was taken
from Ecclesiastes: ITO everything
there is "a season, and a time 90
every purpose under the heaven;
"A time 70 love and a time
70 hate: a time OF war and time
Of peace. And much as We are low
ers OF peace" explained Rev. Ali
son. deeply as we abhor war. yet
we believe candidly our time of war
has come" Following is his plan
for mobilizing the forces of the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-28
SAYS WHISKY MAKERS
ALREADY HAVE STOPPED

WASHINGTON. May 2S.-Believ-
ing nationwide prohibition 10 be
inevita Die, whiskey manufacturers
already have practically ceased
manufacturing their product. They
are preparing 10 divert their plants
10 the manufacture OF commercial
alcohol for the uses OF the army.
This was the statement made Sat
urday by W. L. Wolford, president
Of the American Assertion Of Coop
erage Interests before the inter-
state commerce commission.
Wolford was a witness in The 8
garcent advance freight rate hear
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-28
PLAN To MOBILIZE
POWER OF CHURCH
Rev. J. S. Burns Urges Con-
gregation to Make Out
List During Week.

Need of mobilizing the spiritual
resources Of the nation as well as
the forces OF men. manufacturers
and agriculture was shown Sunday
morning by Rev. John S. Burns. pas
tor OF Trinity Presbyterian church.
In his sermon "Mobilizing the
Church" Rev. Burns delivered the
sermon as a message TO his congre-
cation from the General Assem- bly,
Of the Presbyterian church held in
Dallas. Texas. from which place he
returned Saturday.
our great nation is gathering
all its resources to meet the great
crisis that is upon US" he declared.
The mobilization of men. factories
and farms will no doubt be carried
out with detail and efficiency but
in the midst of this assembling of
physical and material resources we
are likely TO forget the most i'm
portant forces of all. the forces Of
religion"
Mobilize Powers of Faith.
We are asking" he continued,
that our people bring together for
the supreme test the powers of faith
and confidence in "a world of fear
and suspicion. the forces of God
through prayer in a time when COM
fort vision and strength are need
ed 81 the. resources of Christian
sacrifices when men are apt TO seek
their own ends and desire selfish
things"
Rev. Burns asserted that the sa-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-28
DONATES PICTTRES.

Fourteen framed pictures and
documents, dealing with patriotic
subjects. and a large silk American
Flag were donated by Ignatius X.
Werwinski TO the Mieczyslaw Ro-
manowski Polish Falcons at their
regular meeting Sunday afternoon.
other gifts were a statue of Uncle
sam and a library table.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-28
NEED $500 TODAY
FOR ARMY ~" FUND

More than $4,000 will have to be
raised in this district today for the
Army Y. NJ. c. a. fund, if the goal
set at the beginning Of the cam
paign. $4,000, is 10 be realized. The
campaign ends tonight. and while
the rest OF the state is doing well
the South Bend district seems TO
have fallen behind. 1t is hoped that
a last-minute squirt will bring the
amount up TO the total desired.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-28
CARLOAD PROVISIONS
SENT BY EVANSVILLE

EVANSVILLE. Ind, May PA
carload of provisions donated by
merchants and the Red Cross Of this
left here at five o'clock this evening
attached TO . fast passenger train
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-28
NOTICE TO ALL REDMEN.

All Redmen are requested to meet
at Redmen hall, 500 s. Michigan St.
Wednesday at > p. m. sharp TO take
part in Decoration parade.
G. SCHLECHAUF, G.. of r.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-28

and was due 10 reach Nation at
$3.50 o'clock tonight. Several large
bakeries worked double shift today
and thousands OF loaves OF bread
we're sent the stricken city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-28
INTERNED GERMANS TO
BE KEPT IN so. CAROLINA

International News Service:
WASHINGTON. May 2S.-Ger-
man civilians intsrned in the United
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-28

ing. His whiskey statement was
made in response TO questions as
10 prices Of. cooperage materials
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-28
BIRTHS.

Born TO MT and Mrs. Alexis Co
quillard. 7OS y. Lafayette St, a son
May %.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-28

States viii be chartered az Hos
Springs. y. C.. a famous health re-
sort
Sec'y OF Labor Wilson has author
lied the rental Of the Moutaih Park
hotel at Hot SPRINGS. A larss
number OF the 5000 Germans now
held at immigration stations viii be
sent 20 Hot SPRINGS as soon as quer-
ters can be prepared
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-28

Stvenson's "Virginibus PuericQue"
was finished before he was 81
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-28
BONN
PERPETRATORS

investigation buying The BONN regerng
BONN superiority Others
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-28
Fashion Favored Silks

The demand for these favored silks increases greater
than ever.
Silks for coats suits dresses skirts and blouSeS in
most suitable patterns and cOloringS to please any
woman who likes the choosing of her fabrics
40 in. Heavy Quality Taffeta at s2.25
80 in. Bengaline Silks at $3.50, Sis.
30 in. Plain Tatfeta at $50, S2.O0.
The weight of these materials makes them most suit
able for coats and suits.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-28
BR UN S w lex
PHOTOGRAPHS

fully demonstrate that matter whahonogaph have heahe
better and mechanical projections than all others put
gethe musical treat awaits you Easy terms, and prices
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-28
Everything for the Porch, Lawn and Summer

These superb instruments play all records, not
merely one kind. This means far greater en-
ioyment as you can choose from all the record
libraries of the world No additional cost for
this valuable feature. Make the summer even
ingS one of delight with a BRUNSWICK
If you will come in we will
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-28
$40 to $l75

If any old ice box" will suit you, don't look at
the BONN, for this refrigerator is different
from all others. 1t saves enough ice in a sea-
son to practically pay for itself. There is no
danger of poison food no trouble in preserving
food in hottest weather. If you want the very
best at a reasonable price, we ask that you
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-11

Graw and Chance won pennants in
the National league three years in
succession and each failed dismaliy
IN his fourth attempt
Detroit was the only team in the
American league to win three sue
cessive flags. but, unlike the Cubs
and Giants, failed 70 win a world
series
Comiskey won pennants for ST.
Louis in 1sS5-S6-s7-sS and beat the
old Chicago team in 1885 for the
worlds title, taking four out OF six.
Captain Arson led the Cubs in the
days when he and Arson were the
great baseball rivals.
He played his first professional
ball for $50 per month In 1850 Com
iskey went back to Dubuque and
was there in 1881. In 1882 he Joined
the Browns as a center field He
asked 70 be shifted to first base.
Home Run" Oscar Walker was sent
to center field. Comiskey remained
with the Browns until 1890, when ne
became captain, manager and first
baseman OF the Chicago brotherhood
club.
In 1891 he was back in St Louis
In 1s99-93-94 Comiskey was captain
manager and first baseman OF the
Cincinnati Reds. In 1S95-96-97 he
led the st. Paul club. In lS98-99 ne
was captain, manager and first base
man OF the Chicago Western associa-
ton club. From 1900 until the pres
ent day he has been owner and pres
ident OF the Chicago White SoN