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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-24
Tornado Cut Cash In New Al
bany, Ind, Half Mile Wide
and Two Miles
Long.
NEARLY FORTY KnLED
Three Hundred Houses Destroyed and
.Thirty-four Bodies Had Been
Recovered Early
To-day.
TORNADO DAMAGE IN INDIANA
DURING TWO WEEKS.

lOhNAIN0 ON"AS6 TN tfNA<ISNTNfS
DURING TWO WEEKS.
New CastIe-Twenty-thr killed.
fifty Injured, ESQ homes destroyed,
property damage 1000, 900 Two
others killed In surrounding territory.
New AIbany-ThIrty-four known
dead, nearly 100 Injured, 800 homes
destroyed, property damage $780,
600, five killed and fifty injured in
surrounding territory.
[United Press Leased Wire service.l
: NEW ALBANY. Indiana, March "a.
bodies have been re-
covered early today from the ruins
of the tornado which struck this city
late yesterday afternoon and the
search is still under way.
Three hundred homes were de-
stroyed and 1000 persons were with
out shelter. The devastated district
including about one-third of the city
is half mile wide and two miles
long.
Martial law was in effect. Two
companies Of the national guard or
dered out by the governor arrived
early today They had orders to shoot
on sight in case Of looting. One other
com pany was on the way. Practically
all Of the homeless were cared for
during the night. Fire broke out
frequently, one destroying three
houses.
Estimates placed the loss at ST.
500, 900. .....
Hospitals were crowded to over
flowing with the injured who were
being cared for by nurses and ply
sicians from Louisville. Many of the
injured were in a serious condition
and physicians stated the death toll
from those now in hospitals would
reach fifteen.
Many bodies may still be buried in
the debris. No thorough search could
be made Of the district during the
night. Estimates were that from ten
to thirty bodies were still 10 be-
found. On account Of limited hospital
facilities, It was planned to transfer
many Of the injured to Louisville dur
ing the day.
Relief work was we'll under way
today. The Indianapolis Red Cross
had taken over the details. J. J.
OConnor, director Of the central
division of the Red Cross, arrived
here early today to make a survey OF
the situation and arrange to raise the
needed funds. Many cities have all
ready offered aid and relief funds
were being started.
The tornado came down on the
city from the northwest without
warming. 1t followed an afternoon of
light showers. The district of the
city struck was where the working
men lived Within few seconds the
entire district was in ruins.
Wild scenes followed the sweep OF
the storm. Women and children ran
the streets searching for lost
members of the family, while men at
tempted to put out fires which broke
out following the storm.
The body of Martha Stella Ehing-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-24
Weekly Bank Statement

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service ]
NEW YORK, March 24.-The week
ly actual bank statement today show
eel the following changes:
Surplus decreased S21 ,073,610.
Loans increased $23. .3SO,000.
Reserve in own vaults decreased
S5,176,O00.
Reserve in federal reserve banks
decreased $14. AGA 900.
Reserve in other depositaries de-
creased $4,000.
Net demand deposits increased
S7,4S9,OO0.
Net time deposits increased $685.
600.
Circulation increased s54 1000.
Aggregate reserve $774,2SO,0O0.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-24
NO LONGER DEAD WEIGHT
IN COALITION OF ENTENTE

accorded the new Russian govern
ment.
The allies" he said, came into
touch with the new regime without
delay, appreciating that the old re-
gime constituted a serious hindrance.
Organization of the Russian peo-
pie was necessary to final triumph
Today Russia is no longer dead
weight in the coalition of the entente
allies: she is a productive force.
"HencefOrth all rumors of sep
arate peace with Germany vanish COM
pletely-beCauSe it would be anti-na-
tional for a freed Russia to come to
an understanding with reactionary
Germany.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-24
Retreating Germans Attempt
to Stem Allied Advance
by Every Art Of
Warfare.
BUT CANNOT STOP IT
Fierce Fighting In Snow and Sleet
Marks Desperate Efforts to Keep
Wavering Line From
Breaking.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
LONDON, March 24-Having them.
selves slowed up, the Germans today
were striving by every art known to
warfare to check the movement of
their pursuers on the western front
as the Franco-British troops ap.
proach the "Hindenburg line"
Fierce fighting is developing out of
this gradual converging of masses of
men by both sides. Front dispatches
today, reporting continued progress
despite stiff resistance, indicated the
bitterness with which the Germans
now contest every yard of the way.
Northeast of Terbnier where General
Nivelle's French troops are nearest OF
the allied forces to the Hindenburg
line the enemy inundated the ground
by opening canal sluices. The city of
Lafere was flooded
On the longer British front, Field
Marshall Haig's men still pressed for
ward today rebuilding the country as
they progressed. The German counter
attacks developed in force at half a
dozen points along this line, but all
were beaten back. The weather was
described as wintry, with storms Of
snow and sleet.
Continue Advance.
PARIS, March 24-French forces
continued their advance today. The
official statement reported great inn
provement of French positions north
of scissors" and progress elsewhere,
as well as repulse OF German raids
The improvement OF French posi-
tions around scissors was made dur
ing the night, French forces progress
ing least OF the canal of st. Quentin
and on the west bank of the SOise.
north Of Lafere," the war office said
Gains were ALSO made" the state
ment said, ION the east bank of the
Ailette.
"A number of German raids near
Rheims and around Verdun were re-
pulsed.
German Official Report.
BERLIN (via Sayville wireless)
March 24.-"Every day there are en-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-24
Sunk by Submarine

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. !
WASHINGTON, March 24.-Sink-
ing of the Norwegian steamer Ron
aid. with George Goldroimer, Port
land, Oregon, sailor. aboard. was re-
ported to the state department today
by Ambassador Sharp at Paris.
The German submarine gave warn
ing in time for the crew to take TO
the boats. The Ronald was sacked
and bombed. There were no cas-
ualties.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-24
3 Regiments Massachusetts,
ilitia Called Out to Watch
Fore River Ship
Yards.
WESTERN BRIDGES
Nine, at Powder Magazine In the
ENay Yards, Fired At Man Who
Was Found Near
Premises.

Unied Press Leased Wire Service ]
WASHINGTON, March 24.-Two
siments Of Massachusetts, militia
bill be called out at once to guard
q Fore River Ship Building works at
uincy and other plants in the Bay
tate. under arrangements made to-
ay between Secretary Of War Baker
Ind Governor Mccall.
While the two men were comforting.
eports came from General Leonard
Wood. commanding the eastern de-
|artment, covering the Massachusetts,
ituation and approving the guard
dea. On the strength Of. this, Baker
greed upon the call. The militia
ben will guard government arsenals,
hunitions plants and especially the
hip yards, where much government
obstruction is underway.
In addition to the militia protective
fep Governor Mccall informed Bak-
that he will press for passage the
bcailed home guard bill in the Mas
nchusetts legislature. This bill pro-
des for force Of Ave thousand
len for state protection work.
While the department. refused to
ey what II any plans it has made of
similar nature affecting militia Of
ther states, there was plain indi-
1tion that the national guard of 9TH
commonwealths will be used when
scessary to best advantage in land
efense plans.
Fired at Intruder
MOBILE. Ala, March 24.-Marines
uardirg the powder magazine at the
cal navy yard did their first bit of
ofk early today when they fired on.
iaiied to capture, an unidentified
An detected approaching the maga-
immense quantities of ammunition
stored in the yard. Marines have
sen guarding it for several weeks.
.ney saw the man approaching the
su'ks In the dark, challenged him
~ When he failed to stop, fired three
W.. he ran, refusing to halt, even
ader the marines fire.
Guarding Bridges.
PORTLAND, Ore, March 24.-Rail.
~ ges u,iages across the Columbia and
- mliiiamette rivers are under mill
w guard today. Adjutant General
.lse a. White OF the Oregon nation
suard, called out the Eighth COM
say OF the Coast artillery corps dur
Az ue night and the men went on
Ivy as soon as they modified at the
Emory this morning. No other
|svOps y. VIII be called out for the pres
sas I'M o uut the militia is held ready for
soy emergency.
New Camp Sites.
Nv. .m..AsHlNGToN. March 24.-Depart-
commanders at San Francisco.
~ go, go San Antonio and New York
,m,,a SIN ,a,iranging for extensive camp sites
n l,,sr ws,, TO the Plattsburgh camp. up
Il srne ~u,cn several million dollars will
part,ss understood the western de-
sNs,,nent Na.en site will be a bic tract near
leerey' Calf. Money for the
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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-24
CANNOT SEE WHY
We SHOULD KICK
Germany Thinks it Perfectly
Proper to Blow up Our Ships
Where and When She
Pleases.
EVEN IN SAFETY ZONE
Tanker Healdton Not Considered I'm
mune From Attack, Although
Observing Blockade
Rules.
tBy John Grandens, United Press
STAR CORRESPONDENT.

[By John Grandens, United Press
Staff Correspondent
BERLIN, March 24.-Germany can
not see why America should regard the
sinking of the tanker Healdton by a
German submarine as an covert act"
Public opinion today agreed with this
expression OF view in the newspaper
BIZ Mittag, although admitting the
possibility that American sentiment
against Germany would be increased
by destruction of the Healdton.
The sinking of the American steam
er Healdton possibly will ageravate
American press pressure on President
Wilson, the editorial declared and the
entente press will doubtless assert
this is an overt act. But constituting
this sinking as a reason for war
would prove that America is willfully
seeking such an occasion.
"It was unnecessary that the Heald
ton to traverse the blockade area. The
vessel could have chosen the open way
used by Holland-American steamers"
[According to stories told by sur
vivors of the Healdton that steamer
was actually in the safety path an
nounced by Germany in her barred
zone when she was the victim Of an
unwarned attack by a German sub
marine. United Press dispatches re-
ceived from London yesterday quoted
survivors as saying they expected
Germany to make just such denial
that the Healdton was in the safety
zone as the BIZ Mittag makes in the
above editorial. But all the crew were
positive the Healdton was in the lane
in which ships were supposed to be
immune from attack
Will Declare War.
ZURICH. March 24.-Several Ger
man newspapers received here de-
clare that Germany will declare war
on the United States just as soon as
the first shot is fired at a GerY- an u
boat from an American gun.
Kaiser is Scored.
AMSTERDAM. March 24-Thurs-
days debate in the German reichstag
was featured by bitter attack on
Kaiser Wilhelm and Chancellor Won
Bethmann Hollweg as those who
originated the war and socialist
demonstration lauding Russia's throw
ing off the yoke of autocracy. accord
ing to word received here today.
The socialist member kunert was
the accuser of the kaiser and his chief
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-24
Henceforth Rumors of Separ-
ate Peace by Russia and
Germany, Vanish.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
PETROGRAD, March 24.-Today
Russia is no longer dead weight in
the coalition of the entente allies de-
clared Foreign Minister Milukoff in
statement to the press expressing
qualification over formal recognition
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-24
,.lgan Troops Mark Final
paiture of Civilians Do
ing Patrol Duty.

san ANTSs ess Leased Wire Service. !
The Mer,sao aoNIo. Texas, March "a
N sttA'ean stats border is now clear Of
Gals at reps troops: Transportation Off.
'0day that - sam Houston announced
e departure Of the Thirty
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-24

MUST Be MADE.
For Possibility of Long and
Bitter War Against Ger
many, With Many
Sacrifices.
THE PUBLIC IS WARNED
Careless Optimism Of Americans
Should Give way to Serious
Thought Of What 10
Ahead.

l6y RODert j. Bender, United Press
STAFF Correspondent
WASHINGTON, March 24.-With
characteristic American business IN.
stinct. the administration today was
building up its war corporation" to
turn out a finshed product designed
to match the best in the world
The council Of national defense
met here today to discuss practical
handling of the measures OF war
discussed yesterday in the cabinet
meeting. Its experts will constitute
the governments advisory body. just
as soon as war is announced by con-
gress.
In the meantime the administra-
ton Is sounding a warning to the
people Of the nation that prepara-
tions must be made for the possi-
bility OF long and bitter war. 1t
is part of preparedness program,
Of the administration to prepare"
the people to full realization Of
what sacrifices they must be ready
to make; to achieve sober realization
OF all citizens OF the magnitude Of
the task ahead Of the nation; to dis
place careless optimism with a
Part of this preparation is in ad-
vance of the demands which will be
made shortly by the government for
men, money, labor and materials, on
a scale unprecedented in the nations
history. The administration proposes
no half way measures If it can be
avoided.
II is known the government is con-
sidering as one of the initial moves
the loaning of billion dollars or
more to the entente allies-provided
the people approve such step.
One thing The council of national
defense proposes to guard against
and that is extortionate war profits
by industries affected The govern
ment will undoubtedly undertake
some special taxing system to cut
down many enormous surpluses.
However, American business has
thus far shown that it is patriotic
rather than greedy
In independence Square.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, March "a
A tremendous movement was launch
ed in Philadelphia today to hold a
huge mass meeting in Independence
square as patriotic rally.
A number of leading Philadelphia
business men are back of the plan
and it is likely the meeting will be
held within few days.
Prominent speakers will address
the crowds, although no one has def
nitely been selected.
Patriotic Demonstration.
CHICAGO, March 24.-Plans for
the biggest patriotic demonstration
ever held in the United States, one
whose influence will be felt to the
ends of every spoke radiating from
Chicago, the hub of the nation, are
under way today.
Back of the movement which will
have two fold purpose, is Cover
nor Lowden, ex-Secretary Of War
Jacob M. Dickinson, state and city
officials and leaders in financial and
Industrial circles.
The demonstration, leaders say,
will far overshadow the Madison
Square meeting at New York, and
viii: be the reflected sentiment of
the entire middle west.
The keynote of the speeches will
be:
DO 1t now"'
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-24

Of all the cargo from overseas JAP
ans is the best packed
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Fair and warmer. Local temp
7 p. m. 4S; 7 a. m. Sc.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-24
Will Declare War.

ZURICH. March 24.-Several Ger
man newspapers received here de-
clare that Germany will declare war
on the United States just as soon as
the first shot is fired at a GerY" an u
boat from an American gun.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-11
JOIN THE BEMIDJI
.PATRI07ICLEAGUE
Is Bemidii PREPARED?

Is the city Of Bemidji financially
prepared to meet the crises of the
present war with Germany? Will
she be ready with her aid when
Uncle Sam calls upon her? We are
a long way from the firing line but
not so far that we shall sit helpless
and inert ourselves in the privilege
to assist and succor those who are
left behind, to inspire all men with
love of country and with hatred of
treason and TO AID IN WHATSO-
EVER WORK WE ARE CALLED UP
ON TO DO IN ANY EMERGENCY
NECESSITATED BY WAR.
The purpose o. the Patriotic
League as stated on the membership
cards is:
TO PROMOTE THE SPIRIT OF
TRUE PATRIOTISM FOR READI-
NESS AND COURAGE IN THE
PENDING CONTROVERSY OR IN
ANY OTHER EMERGENCY TO DE-.
FEND AMERICAN RIGHTS, AMER
HONOR.
1t is a worthy purpose and one to.
which every American will gladly.
subscribe.
The aim of the league is toward
preparedness and with that end in
view it is determined to enroll 1000
members into it's ranks. Can it
count on your support and your SO
cents?
Yesterdays total membership
1875.
Today's total membership-148.
I'VE HAVE DONE OURS. YOU
DO YOURS"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-11
GIVEN A SURPRISE

Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Carter were
given a pleasant surprise last eve
ming by twenty-five of their friends,
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. c. A.
Nietert, on America avenue. A
pleasant evening was spent and re-
freshments served. On behalf of
those present, J. Evan Carson pre-
scented the guests of honor with a
silver cake service. Mrs. Carter left
this morning on an extended visit
at Chicago, Detroit and Grand Rap
ids, Mich. Mr.. Carter accompanied
her to Chicago where he will spend
q short time on business matters.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-11
SCHOOL NOTES

During the twenty-minute period
yesterday morning Superintendent w.
P. Dyer delivered very effective,
patriotic address to the student body
in the high school auditorium. Mr..
Dyer cited the causes for the United
States entering the war, showing
that it was the duty of the United
States to enter the conflict and fight
side by side with the other demo-
cratic nations for the sake Of hu-
mainly.
Mr.. Dyer highly praised President
Wilson's speech of April and even
went so far as to advise that the
newspapers containing it be carefully
preserved to be treasured and in
years to come to be read and re-read
to our grandchildren. Mr.. Dyer de-
cisively stated that he believed that
the United States has just entered
the most justifiable war in the
worlds history.
Attention was called to the absence
from the school of four high school
boys, Earl Thurber, Hovey Lord,
Russell Brooks and Vernon LamsOn
who left with the naval militia Sat-
urday. Mr.. Dyer praised the boys
in the highest terms for their loyal
ty to their country and their flag.
The boys will be given their credits
for the entire years school work.
Mr.. Dyer was heartily applauded
time and again by the enthusiastic
students.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-11
Letters to Militia.

At 1870 o'clock yesterday after
noon, it was announced to the high
school that John DeRushia, men,
Der of the Bemidji naval militia, was
in the city on his way to join the
Bemidji division, and that he would
serve as mail carrier, and be glad to
carry messages to his fellow seamen.
The students Immediately set about
to make the best of this golden OPP
portunity. Each class wrote a class
letter to its representative at the
front, for each class is proud Of it's
hero, freshman, Earl Thurber; sopho-
more, Hovey Lord; Junior, Russell
Brooks; and senior, Vernon Lamson.
A letter was also written to other
members of the naval militia by
nearly every one of the 252 students.
The letters we're collected but as De-
Rushia is still in Bend, Ore. the
letters were not sent as planned.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-11
MEETING OF CHURCH

The annual meeting of the parish
! oners of the Episcopal church was
held Monday evening in the church
vestry. The officers elected for the
ensuing year are as follows:
Senior warden-Judge G. W. Stan
ton.
Junior warden-E. Letford.
Vestry clerk-H. w. BOlger.
Treasurer-A. P. White.
& Vestrymen-H.M M. Stanton, c. W.
Vandersluis, Scott T. Stewart, Oliver
Whaley, l.. B. Wilson, DR.. D. L. Stan
ton, DR.. c. R. Sanborn and DR.. E. w.
johnson.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-11
Bows Mass Meeting.

A mass meeting of all the boys in
the seventh and eighth grades and
high school was held yesterday af-
ternoon at $3.50 o'clock and the sub
ject of military training was discuss
ed. Over a hundred boys expressed
their desire to have military train
ing and it is probable that some sort
of military training will be begun
son.
The girls are also enthusiastic and
plan to train to become Red Cross
nurses. A mass meeting of the girls
will be held this afternoon for that
purpose.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-11
SPIRITUALIST MEETING

Rev. G. H. Brooks will remain at
the home of A. A. Carter, sos Irvine
avenue, and will hold the usual
Thursday night meetings at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Carter. After the
address tomorrow night messages
will be given. The public is most
cordially invited.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-11
A CORRECTION

Through a misunderstanding, it
was announced in last nights Pho
neer that the Orpheus orchestra was
to give a concert last evening. The
concert is to take place this evening
In the Presbyterian church. A splen-
did program consisting of twelve
numbers has been arranged for the
occasion,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-11
Useful Curtain Suggestion.

The small metal Office clips so handy
for keeping papers pinned together will
be found exceedingly useful for clip
ping up the. curtains ut night. The
advantage over pins in preventing cur
tains from blowing out the screenless
windows at night is that the clips leave
no telltale holes.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-11
AID WILL SERVE

Hesdames Quincy Brooks, George
w. Rhea, John Wilson, George Kirk
and J. L. Meilicke, members of the
third division of the Presbyterian
Ladies Aid, will be hostesses tomor
row afternoon in the church parlors.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-11
IS Sc s2S5${|!S!3R5'!! SIS IS

On Monday, April 16, Berglund's
Grocery will discontinue selling on
credit and also discontinue delivering
and will sell for cash only The
prices will be more attractive than
ever. 2-4l1