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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-28

International News Service.
WASHINGTON, Sept. IS. - The
bitter controversy in the house over
the charges of Rep. Helm of Ala
bama came TO a dramatic climax this
afternoon when Rep. Norton Of
North Dakota. who attacked the
southern congressman in a speech
last Monday. walked over TO the
democratic side where Rep. Helm
was seated, and spoke 10 him in an
undertone Helm Immediately rose
and struck at Norton. but didn't hit
him. Norton struck back and the
two members clinched, rolling over
on the floor. with Helm on the bot
tom.
The house was in an uproar inn
mediately. Scores of members step
ped forward 10 separate the two
congressman. who were led away by
friends.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-28
CHICAGO MAN WILL
GUIDE MERCHANT MARINE
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Trtrruatioua- Views Service
WASH GTON- sept Zs Ed
ward +. Carry ~ Chicago was
designated today ae the man who
VIII operate America merchant
marine fleet
The United states shipping board
today confirmed the appointment ~
Carry as the director OF operations
Ills duties viii embrace the opera
ton az the entire fleet OF vessels
now under construction tr The
shipping board. and those o. be-
consrructed.
Garry is president ~ The Haskell
and Barker Car co. ~ Chicago and
is well known amous railroad and
shipping men.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-28
|. VI. ". LEADERS
ARE INDICTED
Department of Justice Refuses
to Confirm Report of Con-
SpiraCy Charges.
InLernaLLonaL NeNs serEice !.

International News Service.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2S. - In
dictments have been returned
against a large number of I. w. w.
leaders. This information was
gained here today although officials
OF the department of justice re-
fused ~ confirm IT,
Authentic sources have let il be
known that indictments charging ].
W. W. leaders with conspiracy have
been handed down in Chicago and
other cities whore the organization
is active. The indictments number
nearly 200. it is claimed.
At Atty. Gen. Gregory's office it
was stated that there was no knowl-
edge OF the return Of the indict-
ments there
other officials of the department
Of justice stated they could not
talk upon the subject"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-28
GERMAN ATTACKs REPULSFU
POSSE SEARCHING FOR
MURDERER OF TWO MEN
ILternltiolaI NeWs SerrIcc

International News Service
INDEPENDENCE. Kas.. Sept. IS
Armed posses are searching the
countryside today for an unidenti-
fed man. said 10 be a tramp. who
last night shot and killed William
Former and his Son-in-law. Fred
Nicholson. farmers, near this city
and attacked Mrs Nicholson.
According TO Mrs Nicholson.
whose condition is serious. the man
was invited into the house for some
thing 10 eat Without warning ne
killed the men and overpowered her.
a lynching is expected if the
farmers posse beat the sheriff 20
the slayer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-28
SEEK SETTLEMENT
Of GARY STEEL
MILLS STRIKE
Conferences Held Between
Committees Representing
Striking Rail Employees
and Employers.
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International News Service
CHICAGO Sept Is. - Confer
ences between committees repre-
senting switchmen of the Elgin.
Joliet and Eastern railway. who
went on strike at Gary. Joliet and
South Chicago yesterday, and Of
fcials OF the railroad with a view
TO early settlement OF the strike are
10 De held here today. Although
the striking switchmen show little
sign Of yielding. railway officials are
optimistic OF "a settlement Of exist
ing differences
Officials of the United States steel
corporation, whose plants in Gary
and South Chicago are facing idle
ness if protracted strike de
velops. declared today that every
effort would be made 20 keep pace
with government war contracts
only a prolonged strike, il was as
serted could cause "a shut down Of
the more important departments OF
the big steel mills
Unions out OF IL.
Local leaders of the brotherhood
Of Railway Trainmen and the
Switchmen's Union OF North Amer
lea disclaim any connection with
the strike. asserting that the strik-
ing switchmen acted as individuals
and without the sanction of those
organizations.
Because Of the danger of delay OF
government war contracts. federal
agents are watching developments
clOselV
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-28
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international News Service:
WASHINGTON. Sept. 2S.-Greater
rapidity in aeroplane production in
the United states is necessary. IL
was learned today that this is the
real motive for the call for con
ference. beginning sunday. of all
aeroplane manufacturers in the
United States
Invitations 20 every MANUFACTURED
ma king any part OF AN aeroplane
have been sent ont broadcast hy the
aircraft production board and ;h-
Society Of AutoWotiye Engineers.
The conference viii open sunday
and viii hold over until Monday
night if not longer
Standardization of 4-roplaue
parts IS 20 be discussed This is
given as the reason for the confer
ence. bus the aircraft production
board viii take steps % speed up
Americas aircraft output promu-
emit makers Of aeroplanes viii Dee
called upon 90 solve questions. which
seem likely TO deter the program
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-28
BANKERS TOLD
Of NECESSITY
TO FIGHT WAR
Secretary of Treasury ReCites
Events Leading Up to En-
trance of u. S. in Con-
fliCt-GiveS Resources.
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ATLANTIC CITY, y. j. Sept. Is
German money left I'm the United
States hy Count Won Bernstorfc when
he was handed his passports. stiu
is financing German propaganda in
this country.
Sec'y Of the Treas. William c.
NcAdoo. so informed the American
Bankers association Zoo a ringing
speech m which he again reviewed
the reasons why the nation went 90
war and explained in detail the
great financial program which the
move entailed
Reviews Dispute.
Sec'y McAdoo reviewed the dis
pute between Germany and the
United States reciting the consistent
violation OF all Of the principles
Of international law by Germany.
lie reviewed the promises made
when the Lusitania was sunk the
Violation of these promises. the re-
pudiation Of the sinking Of the
Arabic without warning up 20 the
final promise that cruiser warfare"
would be -conducted and the repudi-
alton OF that promise which culmiu-
ated in the United states accepting
the gage OF battle forced upon It,
we chose 90 tight and why
continued the secretary. because
first. national honor and self-respect
imperatively demanded 10 and. sec
ond. because we can never concede
the right or any nation. however
powerful. 20 order American vessels
and American citizens TO keep of
the high seas and prevent America
from selling the surplus products ~
the farm. OF the factory and the
mine TO other nations ~ the world
III we had tamely submitted %
that order. r. would have brought
disaster and ruin 20 the american
people"
Must supply Credits.
The problem facing the United
states. the secretary said. is two
fold ITO supply essential credits
20 the allied governments. because
il is vital 20 the cause that their
strength and credit shall be- sustain
ed. and. secondly. to meet our own
requirements
ReCitc~ Resource.
The resources OF the United states
were recited by Sec'y McAdoo as.
Combined resources OF national
and state banks and trust compan-
ies-S37. 100000. 900
Farming and agricultural prod
ucts for the year 1918 $4,000 o00.-
600
Comparing these figures with the
Civil war financing the secretary de-
clared that upon that basis the gov
eminent should be able 20 raise now
through government loans the stu
pendous total o. $4,000 600 .000.
He. however. added significantly. 81
ann not suggesting that that he
done. I am only drawing a COM
parison"
The secretary then made an im-
paseioned plea 20 all bankers 90 aid
I'm the coming Liberty loan
we must make this loan a. sue
cess" ne continued We can make
IL a success The failure Of a single
issue OF government bonds would
be worse for America than disas-
ter upon the field OF battle We
must never let that happen
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-28
Hurricane Beats
Along Coast of
Mexican Gulf
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NEW ORLEANS La. Sept. Is
Accompanied by a steadily increas-
ing wind which had reached so
miles an hour here at O'Clock.
the tropical hurricane which has
been travelling over the gulf struck
inland today The center of the
disturbance seems to be travelling
northward and slightly TO the east
of New Orleans.
Warned by the government. per
sons i'm outlying districts locked
to this city during the night and
today.
There have been no reports Of
loss of life up 20 this time Com
munication with points TO the south
has been out for several hours. Ad-
vices from GulfpOrt report a 5O-mile
wind accompanied by rain squalls.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-28
COLLAPSE OF BUILDING
KILLS SEVERAL MEN

SPRINGFIELD. Cd sept g.
W5rkmeu and nremen searched tne
ruins Of tbe Columbia heater al
night Tor the bodies ot ,hree NEE
reE eyed buried when the wall %
the building collapsed yesterday
Two men were killed instantly ana
l- others were injured Forty work
mem Were remodeiinr the nuildirs
when the crash came.
The dead Allen Eoyutor ~.mco-.
ont. and " A. Wnus. Columbus.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-28
PREDICT INDICTMENTS
OF MILK DEALERS
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InttfniLOudI NtWn HtTNItf-
CHICAGO, Sept. 2S.-InqUiry into
the alleged conspiracy of the Milk
Producers association. including in
its memberships dairymen OF Illi-
nois. Wisconsin and Indiana. 10 fix
milk prices was continued here to-
day under direction Of States Atty.
Maclay Hoyne and Asst. Atty Gen.
James TT. Wilkerson. with the CO.
operation Of Walter Drew. assistant
attorney general Of Wisconsin.
Indictments against 100 or more
milk producers are predicted by Of
ficials directing the inquiry, which
involves a Sweeping grand jury in
vestigation of the alleged conspir-
acy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-28
u. S. BEGINS ROUNDUP OF
ALL DRAFT SLACKERS
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WASHINGTON. Sent

Tutern0tiOn0I NeWs service.
WASHINGTON, Sept IS. A
roundup of all persons selected
under the draft but who failed tc
respond TO the call to the colors will
he begun at once. Provost Marshal
General Crowder today informed all
state governors that the United
States government is prepared 20
paw a reward of $50 for the appre-
hension of each deserter. This sum
is i'm addition TO the rewards offered
bv many states and counties
throughout the country.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-28
SOLDIER ACCIDENTALLY
KILLED AT CAMP MILLS
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International News Service:
CAMP MILLS, y. Y. sept. Is
Earl T. Brown p years old, a pri-
waite i'm the 23rd aero squadron at
tached 10 the NGineola field. died in
the military hospital here today as
motorcycle late last night Brown S
mother. Mrs. Sabbie Brown. resides
at SOS s Fourth ST.. East salt Lake
City.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-28
REP. HELM AND
REP. NORTON FIGHT
Members Strike at Each Other
and Fall to Floor
in CIinCh.
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International News Service.
WASHINGTON, sept. rs
After a stormy session behind
closed doors, supporters OF Rep,
Thomas j. Hefiin succeeded i'm
forcing the house rules COM
mittee TO report this afternoon
that no action would be taken
on the Investigations into the
truth of his remarks rejecting
ON "thirteen or fourteen" mem
bers of congress. The action of
the committee was far from
unanimous.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-28
ARMY SURGEONS Reject
EIGHTEEN MEN AT CAMP
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International News Service:
LOUISVILLE, Ky, Sept as
Eleven men either insane or imbe.
Gle. four who are blind in one eye,
and three cripples have been reject
ed by officers examining the second
quota of drafted men at camp Zach
airy Taylor.
All of the men were passed by
their local exemption boards.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-28
Ohio VIII Vote
On Suffrage
In November

International News Service.
COLUMBUS. O.. Sept ->.-Dhio's
s. county election board were or
dered today hy Sec'y of State Fulton
20 place the suffrage referendum on
The November election ballot Full
ton announced sufficient signatures
had been filed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-28
MEDICAL OFFICER HURT
IN GERMAN AIR RAID
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International News Service.
WASHINGTON, sept. IS. - First
Lieut.. J. II. Keeling Of the medical
officers reserve corps was slightly
wounded during an air raid Mon
day night. a cablegram from Gen.
Pershing TO the adjutant generals
Office announced this afternoon.
Keeling was attached to the British
army.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-28
RUSSIAN DESTROYER SUNK.

International News Service:
PFTROGRAD. Sept. 2S. - The
sinking Of the Russion destroyer
Ochtonik 10y mine in the Baltic on
Wednesday. was announced today.
Ten of her crew were saved
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-28
JAPAN IN WAR
WITH ALL Of
ITS STRENGTH
Count IShii in Speech at New
York Declares His COun-
try is Firmly on Side
of Freedom.
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NEW YORK, Sept. IS. - Japan
will make herself as unpleasant TO
the enemy as her physical makeup
will permit or her ingenuity con
ceive, declared Viscount Ishii, who,
with other members of the japanese
mission were luncheon guests today
of the New York chamber of COM
merce.
The attitude of Japan toward the
great world war was further en-
phasized 10y Viscount IshH as fol-
lows:
We are with YOU as your allies,
your comrades and your partners in
the winning OF this war which
means so much TO all the world.
Here. indeed. the east meets the
west on a common ground That
Royal Hawk. the sun. has howl
from the orient's hand and lighted
in the west
Forget Yesterdays.
The day has dawned in which
the yesterday is forgotten; when
old prejudices. old misunderstood
ings fade and you greet us as we
greet you-old friends, and new
made brothers in the struggle for
human liberty. human freedom and
national existence.
Today the commission saw New
York at its busiest hour. At 10
O'Clock they went on a sightseeing
trip in lower Manhattan. with lunch
lat 1880. Tomorrow. the commits
sion goes 20 West Point and in the
evening viii attend the official ban
.quet at the waldorf Astoria hotel.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-28

Late Bulletins
LANSING SLIGHTLY Ill


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WASHINGTON, Sept. 2S.-Scc'y
OF state Lansing was kept from his
desk today by a slight illness. Ii
was stated that his condition was not
serious.
GERMAN ATTACKS REFUSED.
International News Service.
PARIS, Sept. 2S.-Three German
attacks in the ArgOnne were re-
pulsed and crushed by French troops
according TO the official ste. ement
today.
On the Aisne. German assaults al
50 were hurled back. The Germans
suffered heavy losses. especially i'm
the ArgOnne.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-28
ALL COUNTER
ATTACKS ARE
DRIVEN BACK
British Hold on to Newly Won
Trenches on Flanders Front.
Germans Sacrifice Men
With Reckless Abandon.
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LONDON. sept 2S.-A German
counter attack. delivered during the
night near Zonnebeke was complete
" smashed. according TO an official
statement given out by the wal of
fee today.
The statement also says that only
isolated points are now offering re-
sistance. The region south of Tow
er Hamlets and PolygOn woods have
been cleared of the enemy 4 sue
cessful raid was conducted 10y the
British southwest of Cherisy The
enemy artillery continues active
Frightful carnage continued when
Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria at
tempted 10 regain Field Marshal
Haig's newly won positions along the
Npres front.
Sacrifice Men.
WIKI reckless abandon and
frenzied determination the German
commander sent regiment after regi-
ment in massed divisions against the
British line, only 20 see
the few who returned climb high
over the hulet-riddled bodies Of
LnelT comrades. Inc Dilllou AtlN
every position they had captured.
The German losses are declared to
have been the heaviest paid in such
a short period.
Today's fighting was featured by
increased audacity Of the British air
men. who flew within 100 feet Of the
ground, using machine gun Gre with
telling effect.
Many Airplanes lost.
At surprisingly low levels desper-
ate air battles were fought. A dozen
British aeroplanes were lost and -
German machines in all were shot
down
In the vicinity Of Polygon wood.
the British line was strengthened by
the Australians. who have brought
about the complete rout Of the Ger
mans in that vicinity.
Heavy artillery fire by the Ger
mans is reported at Menin road,
where the British defenses continue
20 hold advantageous positions. Hill
No 40, northwest of Zonnebeke, also
is the scene Of heavy fighting today,
with little advantage to either side.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-28
SOCIALISTS IN
FINLAND ARE
URGING STRIFE
Followers of the TaIman Want
Separation From Russia.
Diet May be Dispersed
by KerenSky.
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PETROGRAD. Sept. IS. Dis
patches from Helsinglors tell of
great excitement there today fol-
lowing the call issued by the Tai
man Of the Diet for a session. which.
according TO the call. should con-
vene at noon today.
There is no secret TO the plan of
the Talman and his followers TO
take further steps 10 separate Fin
land from Russia.
The call is in direct opposition To
the VIII of the Russian provisional
government. Kerensky is determin-
ed 20 prevent the session shouldFhe
even be compelled TO resort 10 mil
itary force.
Faith i'm Governor
The hopes of the civilians are now
conferred in the new Central Gov
ernOr Nekrassoff, who was formerly
minister of finance and vice-pCemier
of the provisional government.
Nekrassoff arrives i'm Helsingfors
today. His record as . capable
statesman and a brilliant orator in
the duma under the old regime is
closely connected with the destinies
OF Finland. the liberties of which he
always ardently defended against
the Entertainments Of the car.
Only the Finnish socialists are re-
sponsible for the acuteness of the
situation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-28

Bv having the central 1Hd norlh
,-servoirs so arranged that water
from the wells VIII Cow INTO the
reservoir through the static head
.f the weus-rhat is the natural
tendency 20 bubble up and now out
at the sarface-this suction ou the
nine viii be averted Then water
frow the reservoirs can 30 pushed
The Duluth rip-saw. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-15

viz: individual fare, 5 cents a trip;
families per month, $1.O0; individual
per month, $1.O0; handling groceries
for families, IS to so cents month.
The duties of the ferryman required
him to run it from 6 a. m. to 10 p. m.
and from 6 a. m. until IL p. m. on Sat-
urdays and Sundays. He further was
required to keep sufficient boats,
enough men to operate them; to hire
capable and efficient men; to run them
from pier to pier. The ferryman was
required to have good character, not
drink or swear; and to give bond in
the sum of $1,000. A committee, COM
prising trustee and two citizens, was
appointed to hear complaints concern
ing the ferry service.
BY vote of three to two, Charles
Winters was made ferryman over John
M. Mutt.
Village board meetings were official
~ held in Mr.. Nuts ferry house the
third Tuesday of each month, at 1880
p. m.
March IS, 1884, the trusctees passed
an ordinance prohibiting the taking Of
sand or gravel from Minnesota Point
without permission Of the village board.
A resolution also was adopted, permit
The Duluth rip-saw. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-15

William Osborn were designated mem
bers of the board of health.
April 10, action was taken on an or
dinance to establish board Of health
and a petition from the Minnesota
Point Street Railway Company was
read and referred to the next regular
meeting.
Application for franchise for the
Minnesota Point Street Railway Com
pany came up at the meeting held June
%, 1887. It was signed by Reginald
w. Petre, Alexander McDougall, Rufus
P. Edison, John J. Hubbard, Bernard
Silberstein, Wallace Warner, Roswell H.
Palmer and William Howenstine, all Of
whom were its promoters.
The project called for an exclusive
franchise with work to begin within is
months. The cars were to be propelled
by animal or pneumatic power, and
were to leave the termini of the line
not later than 6 a. m. and make at least
hourly trips until $3.50 p. m. The COM
pany asked the right to regulate fares
but was not to charge more than 5
cents for a three-mile ride or more than
10 cents for six miles.
September 20, petition was received
from the Duluth Chamber Of Commerce,
asking for the use of Franklin Square.
between Dundee and Argyle streets and
Lake Avenue and Minnesota avenue for
life-saving station. A resolution to
that effect then carried.
January 6, 1883, village officers quail
flied as follows, viz:
President, Henry F. Smith; trustees,
A. C. Robinson, Tobias Grady, Philip
Blais; recorder, G. 81. Lawrence; treas.