davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-05-08
OUTSIDE GOSSIP
UNDEA THE BAN
SECRETARY LANSING PUT THE
SCREWS ON ALL DEPART
MENT NEWS

WASHINGTON-S Secretary of State
Lansing followed up his new ironclad
censorship ruling of Monday by an
nouncing today that he will summarily
dismiss any employe of the depart
ment who gives the press any informa-
ton on which criticism of the govern
ment policies can be based. Employ
es daring to criticise any of the gov
ernment's policies will be dismissed
Immediately.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-05-08
Each Downs a Flyer

(SIMMS WITH THE BRITISH ON
WESTERN FRONT)-Seven British
aeroplanes shot down seven German
balloons today in a resumption of the
vigorous aerial offensive by British
flyers. The weather was clear and
especially favorable for fighting in the
upper air. Fighting is continuing
vigorously around Bullecourt Ger
mans are vigorously assaulting on the
portion of the 'Hindenburg Line" the
British hold. Big bodies of German
part of the village for an attack.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-05-08
France Gets Bag of Money

WASHJNGTON-A loan of 100000
600 was made by the United States to-
day. Secretary McAdoo turned over
the treasury warrant to Ambassado
.7usserand
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-05-08
New City Administration
Launched Without
Fuss or Feathers
ALL APPOINTMENTS MADE
Only Hitch Over Chief of Police
Meeting Tonight to Consider
Pressing Matters

'Tis Mayor Truitt now, if you please
Quietly, without ceremony and with
out fuss Mayor Gibson and his council
wound up their routine business last
evening and adjourned sine die. Just
as quietly and just as devoid of cere-
mony and fuss Mayor Truitt and his
council took up the responsibility of
conducting the affairs of the municipal
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-05-08
TRIES TO SHOOT
KAISER WILLIAM

ROME Kaiser William had
narrow escape from an assasin's
bulletin while motoring to Ber-
lin from Zurich, a dispatch to
the GOrrier d. Italia asserted to-
day. An unidentified man fired
three shots at him, two hitting
the t0nneau in which he was
riding and the third going
wild. The man was arrested but
the police are silent in the mat
ter.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-05-08
German Raider Again

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguy-Rumors are
rife of another German raider. All
night searchlights played around the
harbor here Port officials refused
ito make any explanation.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-05-08
JOHN P. YOLLMER
GETS FINAL CALL
WEALTHY BANKER AND BUSINESS
MAN OF LEWISTON PASSES
AWAY

John P. Vollmer. perhaps the veal
thiest man in Idaho died at his home
in Lewiston at o'clock Monday af-
ternoon of heart trouble at the age of
40 years. Funeral services will be
held at II o'clock Wednesday morning
with Rev. David Sommerville of the
Episcopal church in charge.
From sketch of the life and works
of the man published in the Lewiston
Tribune the following essential facts
are cleaned John Philip Vollmer was
born in Germany, January 25, 1S47.
He came to America in 1851 and locat-
ed in Lewiston in 1870 where he be-
Leads in Many Lines
In later years he formed partner
ship with Wallace Scott and this
firm built up tremendous business
at Lewiston with branches in Grange
Vile, Genesee, Uniontown and Asotin.
In 1883 Mr.. Vollmer established the
First National Bank in Lewiston, and
later he and his associates launched
out in an extensive grain and milling
business. In Lewiston they establish
ed the largest milling plant in the
state with branches at Kendrick and
Asotin.
Owuc 140 Farms
Mr.. Vollmer was also the largest in
dividual land owners in the state. At
one time he owned 100 farms. He
was also a large owner of railroad
stocks. No estimate is placed on the
value of his estate, but it is under
stood it will run into the millions.
On September 27, 1870, Mr.. Voll-
ner was united in marriage at Walla
Walla to Miss Callie E. Barber,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. A. Barber,
and to this union seven children were
born. of whom five survive They are
Ralston Vollmer, Mrs. Bessie Clarke,
wife of Arthur E. Clarke, cashier OF
he First National bank; Mrs. Gene
Jieve Bonner, wife of j. M. Bonner,
cashier of the Lewiston National bank;
Norman Vollmer and Miss Norma Voll-
ner Mrs Vollmer also survives.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-05-08
They Divide on Chief

All of these appointments were
promptly confirmed by the council ex-
cept chief of police. The vote for
confirmation of Mr. Williamson was:
Nisbet, yes" Boyd, Bratton, Rich
ardson, Morris, Smith, no" No fur
Their action was taken in this matter.
All the appointments are for two
years and date from May 7. Mr.. Will
iamson served as chief Of police for
four years prior to 1909.
When the council adjourned it was
to tonight when it is understood
number of important matters will be
taken up for consideration including
the sewage disposal plant.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-05-08
BIG FALLING OFF
IN WINTER WHEAT

WASHINGTON - A yield Of
368, 10000 bushels of winter
wheat for 1917 is fOrecasted by
the department of agriculture.
The 1915 winter wheat yield was
4S1,744,0OO bushels.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-05-08
FIRST AID SAILS
FOR SUNNY FRANCE

; NEW Y0RK-An American hos
pital contingent of 25 surgeons,
IS women nurses and 165 enlisted
men sailed for Europe today.
These are the first troops sailing
with regular United States army
surgeons in the personnel. A
surgeon of the regular army is in
command.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-05-08

the first war army organized under the
selectiye draft will be 1888 officers,
52S,659 enlisted men, comprising 18
complete war strength artillery regi-
ments with large calibre howitzers.
The details have been carefully plan
ned and the selection of men will be-
gin when the draft bill becomes q law.
Here Stands Idaho
A revised list of officials training
camp districts indicate a sixteenth di-
vision for training the army to con-
tain Montana, Idaho, Washington, Ore
gon, California, Nevada, Utah. .Wwom-
ing. Arizona and New Mexico. There
will be two cavalry divisions situated
probably near the Mexican border and
cavalry officers will be trained IN all
training camps. t
Each infantry division will contain
nine full infantry regiments. three
field artillery, one cavalry, one en-
ginners, one division hospital and four
camp infirmaries. The cavalry Giyi@
sions will include mounted engineers,
horse artillery, each to have a di-
visional hospital and camp infirmar-
les.
Some Other Factors
Heavy field artillery, eight aero
squardons, eight balloon companies,
q Go1l ~ h,,1
panies, % field bakeries; six telephone
hattalions, 16 pack companies, six
supply trains, will supplement each
cavalry or infantry division
In preparing for the training Of the
army, regular and guard forces are
being brought to full strength. The
regulars have added nearly $4,000
recruits since April / and now total
nearly 10000.
When President Signs
When President Wilson approves
the army bill, the first of five au-
thorized increments will be added to-
the regular army. The details Of Of
ficers and designations of new units
have already been designated. AS
soon as possible thereafter, the re-
increments will be created,
the existing regiments being divided
and expanded to form new units
Orders have already been prepared
to summon the regular service Off
oore g., tolyo oxanin n tiopc for ojynDce
in grade
AS a result of the regular army ex-
there will be created over
5000 first and second lieutenant va
cancies for which over 1000 civilian
Youths have applied for examinations
while 1000 will be selected from the
camps. To provided the gen.
sral officers to command the, is
divisional camps, that number Of
army colonels will be examined.
With the regulars and guard at
'ull authorized strength, a total Of
over 10000 officers and 5000 mem
must be whipped into shape before
:alling the new army. From this
yilI be formed Is divisions CORES
bonding to the organization OF the
irst new army From it in Seotem-
,er will be drawn 100000 commits
ioned and commissioned officers
or the new armys framework
These with 10000 selected from the
raining camps will be the first
rmys instructors.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-05-08
WILL HELP
GAR. BOYS
Public Spirited Citizens
Take Hold of Memorial
Day Program
HONOR VETERAN SOLDIERS
Busy Session of the Chamber of Com
merce at Which Important Mat
ters are Considered
HONOR VETERAN SOLDIERS

will assume the burden and RESPONSE
bility of celebrating Memorial day in
a manner beftting the great traditions
back of the day and all they mean
in the present world crisis.
At the meeting of the Chamber OF
Commerce today Judge Morgareidge
brought the matter up. He said he
had attended a meeting of the local
G. A. R. post and knew that the vet
Grams of the Civil war were so we'll
along in years, and SO many of them
in feeble health, that it would be i'm
possible for them to take the lead
in the exercises for this year.
Help the G. A. R. Boys
On motion the following were ap-
pointed a committee to have charge of
the Memorial exercises and this COM
mittee will meet Wednesday evening
of this week at the Red Cross head
quarters:
Dr.. F. L. Barrows, George I. Mar
tin, Frank McShane, James Bolding,
Dean J. G. Eldridge, DR.. Ira R. Boyd,
Rev. M. H. Yager, Mrs G. w. Kitchen,
w. F. Morgareidge, Miss Martha Ken
dtick.
Push Crop Work
Dean E. j. Iddings submitted a re-
port on the work of the Idaho Council
for Defense with special reference to
the work in Latah county. In the
absence Of Prof. c. B. Wilson he also
reported on the work in behalf of the
boys and girls clubs, and gave as
surance that the work started along
this line would be carried through.
The committee appointed to take up
with the city council the matter of
dragging the city streets reported that
the work was now going forward salts
factorily.
New Mayor on the Job
Mayor Truitt who was present at the
was called upon for an ad-
dress and responded by saying that
it was his desire to carry out the wish
es of the people in the administration
of the city's affairs, and he requested
the cooperation of the Chamber of
Commerce to this end. He gave as an
of his policy the fact that
at $50 this morning he had directed
the street commissioner to be dilligent
in, dragging the dirt streets. The
mayor was given a fines reception.
Work COnvicts Too
Prof. T. M. Marshall suggested the
great economic saving that might be
made by utilizing the labor of the con-
victs in the penitentiary. 1t was
suggested that the matter be taken up
with the governor and was finally re-
erred to Dean Iddings for further ac
ion.
Attention was called to the fact that
he High school is to give concert |
Friday evening and there was a gen
,ral expression as to the value of the |
,and and the patriotic duty laid upon
eh community to support it royalty. |
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-05-08
Those Who Get PIums

Following this the council went in
to executive session for the consid-
9. 49,
Grafton of appointments and at the
close of the executive session the fol-
lowing appointments were announced
iby the mayor:
L. r. Hammond, city treasurer.
George G. Pickett, city attorney.
H. J. Smith, city engineer.
w. A. Sheets, street commissioner.
W. ]. Costigan, water commission
er.
Hans H. Sether, sexton.
C. L. Williamson, chief of police.
Charles Summerfeld. night police.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-05-08
FickIe Weather Man

Now he says, Showers, variable
Winds" for this section.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-05-08
Calls for 1S, ,53S Officers
and 52S, $50 Enlisted
Men
FULL EQUIPMENT ALSO
Tremendous Fight Machine to be Mob
ilized in IS Divisions When Draft
Bill Becomes Law

WASHINGTON-The full strength of
the first war army organized under the
selectiye draft will be 1888 officers,
52S,659 enlisted men, comprising 18
complete war strength artillery regi-
ments with large calibre howitzers.
The details have been carefully plan
ned and the selection of men will be-
gin when the draft bill becomes law.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-05-08
Every Man in His Place

Every man was in his place when
the new administration was ushered
in-Judge Warren Truitt as mayor;
John Nisbet and Dr. l. R. Boyd, coun-
cilmen for the first ward; G. S. Rich
srdson and C. H. Bratton for the Sec
ris for the third; and Judge Strong the
city clerk.
The new officials lost no time in
getting down to business. The new
mayor did not deliver message, but
he did talk informally concerning the
problems to be met-the finances, the
business matters pressing for atten
ton and the sewer question.
Mayor Truitt then announced the
appointment of R. w. Morris as pres
ident of the council and the appoint
ment was confirmed by unanimous
vote on rollcall, Mr.. Morris of course
declining to vote.
All Have Work to Do
Next the mayor announced the ap-
pointment of the following standing
committees of the council:
Finance and auditing-Hichards
and Bratton;
Water and sewer-Nisbet and Nor
riS;
Streets, alleys and sidewalks-Boyd
and Smith;
Health and police-Morris and Boyd;
Cemetery and parks-Smith and Mis-
bet;
Fire, public buildings and lights
Bratton and Richardson;
Member of the library board-Nis-
bet
Mayor Truitt explained that in ma
king his committee assignments he
aimed to distribute the work as we'll
as possible and to give each member
a craftsmanship in addition to his
other committee duties.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-12-15
Gifts for Women

Pearl Necklaces, Back Combs. Bracelets. Mesh
Bags, Bar Pins. Belt Pins, Brooches. Chain Purses.
Collar Pins, Crosses Cuff Buttons. Cuff Pins.
Earrings. Eye Glass Cases, Fobs Hat Pins. La
Vallieres, Lingerie Clasps, Lockets. Pendants.
Perfume Bottles Vanity Cases, Veil Pins. Button
Hooks. Dorine Powder Boxes Nail Files, Pocket
Pencils. Fountain Pens. Picture Frames, Comb
Brush and Mirror Sets Jewel Cases Smelling Salts
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-12-15

M@ We will pay you $1.OO for your old
Fountain Pen, for short time only, provided
you buy CROKER FOUNTAIN PEN.
They are ink-tite. self-flling.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-12-15

Belts, Bottle Openers, Chains Charms. Rings
Cigar Cases, Cigarette Cases, Coat Chains, Collar
Buttons, Cuff Buttons, Vest Buttons. Tie Holders
Emblem Charms Emblem Fobs. Emblem Pins,
Evening Dress Sets, Eye Glass Cases, Fobs, Studs,
Identification Lockets Scarf Pins Waldemar
Chains, Watch Chains. Cigar Cutters, Cigar Light
ers. Cigar Piercers. Gold and Silver Handled
Knives Match Boxes. Nail Files, Pocket Pencils.
Fountain Pens, Pocket Combs, Military Sets,
Clothes Brushes.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-12-15
Gifts for Baby

Pins Studs Bracelets. Bib Pins, Bib Holders.
Rings Spoons Forks, Comb and Brush Sets, Cups,
Neck Chains, Soap Boxes.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-12-15

Use This For Your
Shopping List
Book Racks, Book Ends. Stools
Tabourets, Jardinieres. Pictures
Umbrella Stands, Mirrors, Trays
Electric Portables. Books
Decorated Lamps, Smoking Sets
Shaving Stands. Auto Novelties
busting Cloths and Mops
Navajo Hot Water Bottle Covers
Ironing Board Covers. Vases
ledicine Cases, Thermos Bottles
hating Dishes. Serving Trays
Nut Picks and Cracks. Desk Sets
Coaster Sets, Fountain Pens
Shirt, Coat and Trouser Hangers
Reading Glasses, Checker Boards
Automobile Goggles, Card Cases
Parcheesi, Finch and Book
(games)
land Bags, Pocket Books
asserole Dishes, Candle Sticks
MEOW md Cream Sets, Desk Sets
Sets. Kodak Albums
moe Trees IN Fancy Boxes
School Bags and Companions
A Box of Norris Candy
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-12-15
For the Soldier Boys
In Camp.

He will appreciate a Fountain
Pen, Money Belt, a Toilet and
Scouting Kit, Box Candy, Safety
Razor and by all means a MILL
TALlC MIRROR. 1t is unbreak-
able and cannot rust. 1t is made
Of special treated steel and has a
highly reflected surface. 1t is a
splendid mirror about the size of
a ladies' hand-mirror.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-04-26

Charles w Sheaff has gone to Dix
| field where he has accepted a position
as station agent. His family who
have been residing on Pine street are
soon to move to their new home.
Mrs. Ida S. l. Smith was elected
president of the Ladies' Aid of the
First Baptist church which was held
Monday afternoon. Mrs. Smith will
fill the office made vacant by Mrs. L.
E. BOWS resignation.
The following article copied from a
Lashburn Sask. paper will be of in
terest to friends of the parties men
toned: "A large party met at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Cay
ford, Feb. 26th, to show them the re-
spect and esteem in which they are
held in the district and at the same
time to take the opportunity of the
occasion of their silver wedding to
show the esteem, in a tangible man
ner, by presenting them with a hand
some silver Colonial tea service and
other silver articles.
Tracy P Forsythe of Lakewood
sustained serious injury to his right
wrist Tuesday afternoon. He had
been at worksfor his brother Lewis
Forsythe at Fairfield Center. On
starting for home he had planned to
lead colt behind his team. The ami
NAL became frightened at some dogs
and jumped back, giving Mr. For
sythe's wrist strain which will lay
him up for several weeks. Mr.. For
sythe made the drive of "a miles to
his home at Lakewood, leading the
colt as previously planned, but found
it very tedious journey.
About 50 employees of the Ameri-
can Wooden Company are to take ad-
vantage of the recent offer of the
company and will soon begin to cul-
tivate the land and plant the seed for
their gardens. Meetings were held
at the Municipal building Monday and
Tuesday evenings to make plans
There will be about so acres of land
put to use for the employees, this
including the land around the COM
pany's buildings, and other tracts OBJ
tanned for the purpose from DR.. Bige-
low E. c. Butler, A. X Butler and
others. The company is to pillow the
land and furnish seed and phosphate
provided the employees will take care
of the gardens and crops.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-04-26

Spring and Summer Suits, So, 10, L
Is, Is and $40.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-04-26
Paramount Pictures Are Proving
Their Worth at The Star Theatre

On Monday April 30, Madame La
Presidente" presents the World Fa-
nous Anna Held in pictures for the
first time. This play is French
classic, splendidly presented.
Tuesday, May LIST, John Barrymore
playing dual role in VIM Clifford
adventurous comedy Nearly a King"
Local patrons of our Theatre who
have seen this play elsewhere pro-
nounce it fine"
Wednesday and Thursday a Para
mount Play featuring Mary Pickford
in Madame Butterfly.
Friday and Saturday--A special
Globe feature THE Witching Hour" a
wonderful production.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-04-26
Piano Recital Given by Pupils

A piano-forte recital of much in
terest was given in Library Parlors
Monday evening by the girls of Mrs.
Dora T. Nye's class. A large and
an appreciative audience were pres
ent. The program consisted of TWEEN
ty-one numbers from we'll known
composers, all of which were most
creditably given.
Brilliancy of execution, beauty of
tone and intelligent Interpretation
marked the evening performance.
Many of the numbers were given
without notes
Those taking part were Evelyn
Viles, Dorothy Nye, Olena Viles, Kath-
ryn Mckinney. Phyllis Whiting, Ber-
nice Holt, Fayalene Decker Adelaide
Lancaster. Rebecca Russakoff, Ruth
Viles, Virginia stinchfeld, Ruth lies,
Doris Rayner, Ella Flanders and
Helen Day.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-04-26
May Day Festival

The annual May Day sale and fes-
tival of the Ladies' Aid Society of the
First Baptist Church will be held in
the Vestry, Tuesday, May LIST
At 2 o'clock there will be placed
on sale a variety of aprons, home
made food and candy There will
also be tea table and May basket
table.
In the evening there will be an in
teresting program in which both chill
dren and adults will take part. The
admission to this will be 10c for
adults and sc for children under IL
years of age.
Anyone who attends the afternoon
sale and wishes to remain to the
evening festival, can obtain a sub
stantial lunch at the tea table.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-04-26
Joint Rehearsal of Festival Chorus

There will be a joint rehearsal of
the Waterville Skowhegan, Pittsfield
and Oakland festival chorus next
Tuesday evening at Waterville at
which Professor Chapman will him
self be present
If pleasant, the members of the To-
cal chorus are to meet at Sawyer's
confectionery store at $50 to go to
Waterville by automobile If stormy,
there will be a rehearsal Thursday
evening instead in assembly hall,
high school building at the usual
hour
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-04-26
Notice +!


Skowhegan, Me, April 20, 1917.
All persons having demands against
the estate of the late c. J. Dow are
desired to present the same for set
Element and all indebted thereto are
requested to make immediate pay
ment
MARGARETT X GOODRICH,
2w17 Executrix
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-04-26
Still Alarm Sent In Wednesday

The fire department was called out
at five o'clock yesterday afternoon by
a still alarm for the first grass fire of
the season. The fire was set by boys
and altho there was no damage, seri-
Gus results might have occurred as
the fire was very near the Standard
Oil tanks and some underbrush. The
chemical responded and two hand
chemicals we're used
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-04-26

second hand express wagon for
safe Ordway.
Remember the May Day sale and
festival at the First Baptist Vestry,
tuesday, May LIST, under the auspices
Of the Ladies' Aid Society.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-04-26

Plenty Of homemade food, candy
and aprons at the sale to be given
by the Ladies' Aid of the First Bap-
fist Church, Tuesday, May LIST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-10
Every Roll Reminder of Home.

If they get it-and there seems to be
no reason why they should not-every
roll played on it will be a reminder
to all of them that the folks back
home are thinking of them and are
glad to tighten just little the tedium
of camp life.
The men hope to get the machine
within a week so the earlier the con-
triputions come in the better. If. or
rather. when, the fund materializes
The Star will see to the purchase and
shipment of the instrument.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-10
TOTAL OF 787 WARSHIPS
IN BUILDING PROGRAM
List of Vessels Includes Fleet of De
stroyers, for Which Navy De-
partment Has Contracted.

Including the large fleet of destroyers,
for which contracts have just been made.
the construction program of the United
States Navy comprises 1877 warships of
the various types from submarines to
superdreadnaughts.
In making that announcement, Secre-
tary Daniels said some of the vessels have
been completed within the past few weeks
and now are in service. and that the re-
mainder of the program is being rushed.
The total cost is estimated at sl,l50,-
100000
Secretary Daniels said he expected the
first of the new destroyers to be launched
and commissioned within nine months.
They will be of the latest, largest and i'm
proved type, which have just been tried
by the American Navy, he said. and found
to be unsurpassed by any destroyers in
the world.
Thousands of men will be required to
man these destroyers, the Secretary s
statement said, land we are now busy
training them. BY the time the vessels
are completed the crews will be ready