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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-04
NATIVES OF CORK
BECOME. JEALOUS
OF YANKEE BOYS?

London. Sept ATTACKS on Amer
lean sailors on Sunday night are re
ported in dispatch from Cork 10 the
Chronicle. 1t is said that gangs Of
young men paraded the streets and
set upon the Americans who were &C
companied by their sweethearts
One instance cited IS that of two
Americans who were attacked on the
chief street of Cork. a young woman
with them. being jnsuited and having
her hat torn off. The spOndent
reports that the sailors did nothing
improper or contrary TO good taste to
invite the attack and Is far as could
be learned did not retaliate. They es-
capped on a tram car.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-04
CAPITAL MEN
AGAIN FLARE
UPIN STRIKE
Six Cars Smashed in New
Outbreak Of Violence in
Springfield Case.

Springfield. H., Sept 4.-Sev~
enteen men are under arrest here
today and more warrants are TO ne
issued growing ont Of ri0ting last
night BIZ street ear strike sympa-
thizerS In " hich six cars were de-
molished or damaged and the big
plate glass windows Of the COM
palies' offices downtown were
smashed to pieces, entailing dam-
age estimated at Sl5,000s
Violence had it's inception when sew
eral hundred men, returning from a
Labor day celebration at Blooming
ION. reached the city at 9:30 o'clock
last night According 10 A. d. Mack
ie- general manager OF the street car
company. many Of the leaders Of the
mob we're under the influence Of Ii
quor obtained at Bloomington
The few soldiers Of the Ninth and
Tenth infantry regiment placed about
the city were helpless 90 cope with the
rioters until reinforced.
Troops Dispense Mob.
BY II p. m. enough troops had been
summoned from the state arsenal and
Camp Lincoln to be effective. and a
mob of a thousand hO0ting, shouting
men, engaged in the demolition Of the
utility company's building front seat
tered when charged by the soldiers
with bayonets fixed.
Before this time street cars in the
downtown district had been attacked
crews taken off and the cars them
selves sent speeding down the streets
to crash into other cars or leave the
track al curves.
The men arrested by soldiers and
deputy sherj1s. many OF them, it was
stated. were caught in the act Of hurl-
ing stones into the company's build
ing or of destroying displays there
They were prevented from gaining en-
trance to the building itself by the
small squad of guardsmeu who men
aced them with hayonets
No serious injuries were reported
and no shots were fired by soldiers
Ask Guard for Cars.
a n MacFie OF the company said
he would ask that guardsmen be plac-
ed on street cars tonight
Plans are on foot to secure ade-
quate protection TO street cars during
the state fair which opens Friday and
continues until Sept IS. Secretary b.
RI Dawson of the fair board said to-
day
Governor Lowden has assured me
that soldiers will preserve order while
the fair is in session, Mr Dawson
said
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-04
UNCLE SAM ONLY
BUYER on WHEAT
EXCHANGE TODAY

Chicago. sept 4-There was just
one buyer in the Chicago wheat market
today. and he didn't even visit the
board of trade He was Uncle sam
and he had AN office in the Otis build
ing. two blocks from the board
There was one basic price 50 20.
fixed by President Wilson The method
pursued was very simple. The man
who received the wheat had il placed
in an elevator, obtained a receipt from
the elevator, took his receipts 10 the
Otis building and GOT his money.
Through a misunderstanding a little
spot wheat sold at slightly above the
government basis. but the local rep
resentatIve OF the food administrator
issued warning that there must be 10
repetition Of the offense
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-04
ARREST PICKETS
AS THEY APPEAR
NiIitanls Declare They VIII Keep at
Their Task az Long as The
supply Of Women Lasts.

the National Women's party made to-
DAYS procession in honor of men
drafted for the national army the oc-
casion for more picketing of the White
house Pickets began appearing at the
White house gates in pairs. and as the
police arrested them others took their
places. The women announced they
would keep Up the battle as long as the
supply OF pickets held out
The supply Of pickets kept steadily
coming TO the White house gates as
fast as the police made the arrests.
and an hour before the procession
started 10 had been taken in The wo-
meu's managers said they had enough
pickets on hand to last all afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-04

An Inspiration for the Young Men Who Go Into
Training for Uncle Sam

of back
In the
the
to in
un form he c0untry's defense.
said:
man. today the day o
I am.
am will
10
scrupu about my han my dute
IS DO not
/ ask
partake gone into
war, and am
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-04
LATE BULLETINS

London, sept. according 10
Nere egiau advieeS. II Norwegian
merchant ships. with an aggregate
tonnage Of mere than 1890 tons.
we're lost In August. Twenty
three men were Killed and i've
are missing.
Amsterdam. Sept. T. The GER
man chancellor. DT. George Mich
aeliS. has re urned 10 Berlin after
a trip of i've days 10 Belgium and
he western trent.
Lcad0n. Sept. 1. British casual
l-es reported in the hast week are
Ia.6lI. They are divided as fol-
lows:
Killed or died of wounds: OH
GERS. a6fs men. 3.SS0.
Wounded or missing: Officers.
d6; men, I0,524.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-04
TTACKMADE
ON BRIT AIMS
NAVAL WORKS
All But One of Dead Were
Navy Men-92 Wounded
Little Damage Done.

London. Sept. 4.-In last nights
air raid 107 persons were killed
and SIS wounded mt Chatham, IL is
announced officially
The victims were naval ratings
six airpIanes took part In the raid.
I'm addition TO the naval casual
ties one civilian was killed and
six were injured. The announce
ment follows:
Lord French. commander Of tho
British home forces. reports that last
nights air raid was carried out by
about six enemy airplanes which pro-
ceeded up the south bank OF the
Thames estuary to Chatham. Bombs
were dropped in the Isle Of Thanet and
in the Sheerness-Chatham area be-
tween 10;40 and D. so p, m There
were no army casualties Civilian cas-
uaIties reported at present are; Killed,
j. injured. 6. The material damage
was slight Our machines went UP and
anti-aircraft guns came into action but
without result.
107 Killed; Sc Hurt.
"The secretary Of the admiralty re-
ports that In the course OF the air raid
last night the following casualties
We're caused TO naval ratings. Killed,
1075 wounded IS"
Great Naval Works.
Chatham is on the east bank Of the
Midway, 30 miles southeast of Lon
don II Is the seat of immense mill
tary and naval establishments. inciud-
ing a vast dock yard, an arsenal and
extensive barracks.
The term naval ratings applies to
the grade Of men on board ship, usu-
ally those before the mast.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-04
CANADIAN POLICE
FOIL GIANT PLOT

Montreal Sept 4.-Frustration Or
plots to assassiuate Sir Robert Bor-
dem premier of Canada. and Arthur
He CHAN, solicitor general and to dvu-
amite ha parliament buildings 8t OF
fawa was announced by The police to-
day as having been effected by the ar
resi- Of anti-c9nsCrip tiouiat aeItat0ra
alleged 70 have been responsible for
the blowing up month ago OF the
summer home Of Lord Athelstau.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-04
BROTHER OF FORMER
GAR IS ARRESTED

Petrograd. Sept 4-Graud Duke
MichaeNs AIexandrovitch brother Of
the former emperor. and his wife,
have been placed under arrest in con
uectian with the counter revolution
airy plot recently uuearthed
According TO the Den Grand Duke
Dmitri- Paulovitch also has been ar
rested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-04
BIG WAR TAX MEN
AGAIN DEFEATED

Washington, Sept. 4-The group
fighting the finance committees
scheme of war profits taxation was
defeated again today when the senate
rejected Senator Hollis proposal 10
strike out the finance committees new
compromise provision extending the
peace profits over 10 per cent, estimat-
ed to raise $42S 600 900 additional
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-04

Houston Texas. Sept. IT Louis
Ingram IS. Houston's heaviest man,
died here from the effects of a stros<e
of apopiexy Mr.. Ingram weighed $50
pounds and was feet inches n
height. He was a liquor and cigar
salesman. A special casket vas made
for the body
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-04

Bremen merchants raise an indig-
naut protest against President VIII
son s hypocritcal reply 10 the pope, IN
which he processes TO combat the Ger
man government in order to drive the
American people with whom Germany
never had 3 quarrel. into a war which
they rejected 1t IS an impudent and
brazen attempt to sow dissension be-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-04
Term 1t Attempt to Cause
Split Between People
and Ruler.

Amsterdam, Sept. f.-A ccording
In advicps received here from Bre-
men. President Wilson'S reply to
Pope Benediei's peace proposals
was the occasion Of a dem0nstra-
fi0u on the bourse there yesteF~
dav. After a speech by Herr Fa-
hrius. president of the chamber of
commerce. it was resolved to send
the folioWin ing To the emperor:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-04
FARE:WE:L.L.0F
H0N0RCIvEN
DRAFT FORCE
In Washington President
Wilson Heads Parade Of
Americas Sons:

Washington, Sept. d
The vanguard of the ma
tionaI army was being
honored throughout the
country today with dem
onstrations 10 celebrate
the eve of departure Of the
first drafted Eaen to the
environments.
Typifying the event of
the nation sending forth
It's sons TO battle for de-
rnocracy, the capital gave
itself over to a great pub
lie demonstration in which
President Wilson, con-
gressf and all the heads OF
the government were
leaders.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-04


Under the rules the council could
consider only the subject in the cali
namely, commendatiou OF Governor
L0wden, but there was talk of calling
another special meeting for tomorrow
TO consider the actions Of the mayor
himself
Chief of Police schuettler detailed
a captain, a lieutenant and % police
men to be present at the meeting.
Thompson ROoters Let in.
Many OF the police were engaged.
it was said in judfcious discrimina~
tion as 10 letting spectators into the
gallery, and this section gave the may
or a fun minutes applause when he
entered the council chamber. Forty
eight aldermen were present The
mayor smiled and bowed
Alderman Toman. as soon as pre-
ijminaTy routine was over. asked that
the LOwden resolution which he pre-
pared, be adopted This was the sig
nal for battle
"J0iu the Kaiser"
Aldermen Anderson, Rodriguez and
Nicholson objected Rodriguez lis a
Socialist Nichaels0n, the Thompson
floor leader. A motion to suspend the
rules led TO a roll call which gave the
aldermen EHauCe 10 express tneI0-
selves. Alderman Toman invited
Michaelson to go to Germany and join
the kaiser openly.
Although the majority was plainly
intent on its purpose of passing the
resolution. the mayors faithful octet
by nimbIe manipulation OF the rules.
succeeded i'm forcing one delay aftar
another
Alderman Nicholson asserted that
he was patriotic.
But" he said the people are ia
grave doubt whether the United States
is lighting for just cause or not"
"Who 30 You want 70 Win 2
Say who do Won want 10 win this
war anyway. the Unied States or the
kaiser % demanded Alderman Bowler.
Mayor Thompson Interrupted ur-
banely
4 regret that members of the couu-
Gil have entered into a discussion of
the patriotism of each other" he said.
arising. II have no doubt that the
Continued on Page Fourj
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-04

In the Uxkull district the Russians
are retiring northward, having been
dislodged by the Germans in the
Great Jaegel river region.
Washington. Sept 4-Riga was
evacuated by the civilian population
and foreign consuls threa- MesslzS-ago-
This was the news contained in the
official dispatches surrounded with so
much mystery at the time, and over
which SO much uneasiness was felt
Official repetition was made today
by Secretary Lansing Of confidence
in the strength Of Russia The evacu-
alton Of Riga was characterized as =
development about which it was i'm
possible to predict just what effect jt
would have, although the inclination
was 10 assume that it would not great
ly impair or alter the situation since
other lines of defense remain
Berlin. Sept. 4, (via Lond0n-) The
city of Riga was on fire at many points
when il was taken by the German
forces, today's army headquarters
statement announces.
Several thousand Russians we're
taken prisoner BY the Germans in
their advance in the Riga region, army
headquarters announced today More
than one hundred fifty guns were cap
tured by the German forces in the
Jaegel river district
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-04

CE:NSURE:DBY
HIS COUNCIL
Forty of 48 Chicago Alder
men Back Lowden Action
Talk Runs High.

Chicago. Sept. "A vote which
served a. a test mt the special
meeting of the city council this
afternoon indicated that of the -
aldermen present at the time OF
the vote 80 were in favor of the
resolution commencing Governor
Lowden (and by implication GEN.
surfing the mayor for his stand
against pacifist agitation.
Mayor Thompson came from his
summer home at Lake Forest 10
attend the meeting which was
called for the purpose OF c0m-
mending Governor IoWden's stand
against the meeting Of the paci-
fists. The mayor permitted the
meeting in defiance Of the gov
erHers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-04
Russ Continue
heir Retreat
in Riga Region

Petrograd, Sept. 1.-THE Rus
sian retirement in the Riga region
IS being continued along the coast
in a northeaseerIy direction, the
war office announced today.
Hostile ships are Smelling the
Riga coast, the announcement
adds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-04
New Workers Parade.

New York. Sept 4.-For the second
time within week New York today
h0nOred her fighting men when sew
eraI thousand future soldiers who
were called 10 the eoIors under the Sc
lective draft law paraded up Fifth ave
nue. preparatory to leaving for their
training camp. Not all Of the men in
the parade we're undriiled, although
they marched without uniforms A COM
pany OF go men which has been drill
ing for the last week. were prepared
to give a demonstration Of what can be
accomplished in SO short a time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-04

The place Of honor in p procession
between peace monument at she foot
OF the capitol, TO the White house was
reserved for the 400 drafted men
comprising the District Of CoIum bia s
first contribution to the national army
Led by President Wilson and escorted
by senators and representatives. sail
ors. soldiers and marines. men Of the
officers training camp at Fort Myer
and thousands Of their fellow citi-
zeTs, the national army men marched
between lines Of cheering thousands.
bidding them Godspeed on the first
steps OF their journey t oFrance
ExempIify United Nation.
Exemplifying the united nation, the
Civil war veterans of the senate had a
place Of honor Senator Warren and
Nelson OF the union army and Sena-
tors Bankhead and Martin OF the con-
fedeTate army, marched together, bat
there was only one flag futtering
above thcm there was only one flag
Tutoring everywhere over the wind
ing. tramping column OF thousands
it was the stars and stripes.
All government Offices, closed for
the occasion. poured out their thou
sands TO join the procession
At the White house reviewing stand
d large party Of foreign diplomats and
other officials assembled. TO wait for
the presidents coming at the head Of
the procession and to join him in re-
viewing it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-04

A ocia d Press
Leased Wire Report
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-11
NO COMFORT FOR DAVENPORT
Hecmva>sine of Rogers County Vote
on Congressman Make NJ Change.

Special TO The World.
NLAIjEMOHE, okla. Fob. l0.@Tho
recount of ballots cas-: in the ceueru.
election i'm Rogers county last No.
Ncmher has been under way before
Nutaries Pubic e. t.. Garfield and W
NJ Hassmann I'm Clarcmore thru
out the greater part OF the prcsen
week This has been brought about
ly the contest instgated 10y James S.
Davenport OF the election Of Bert
Chandler IS congressman from the
First oklahoma district Hopes en-
tertaiucl hy a few tha- the recount
would materially favor pavenpor,
have been BLASTED, as, aside from "a
NCry few instances, the original count
as returned at the close Of the cleo
ton day will stand. out OF li
precincts recountcd. Davenport had
made net gain Of three votes over
the official returns, and, 1t Is thought,
when the total of % precincts have
been recarNasscd. the defeated con-
prcssmau will find that the recount
will vary less than ten votes clthor
way from the original returns. In the
Fourth ward of Clarcmore citv, in
which # was the opinion Of many
Davenport would be greatly favored
by recount tho original figures
were found T. DO correct In every re
spect
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-11

Henry b. Walthall appears as u
young southcncr IN Turning the
Candle. his next feature. lie IS II
suuthorncr
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-11
NAYO,S FURNITURE
PEEFECTS GREATER
.SERTICE FOR PATRONS

The above firm have secured the
services of Mr. j. O. Chcairs. who will
t. Ike charge of their Rug and Drapery
Department. Mr. Choairs has been
connected. for the past fourteen
years. with one of the largest Rug and
prapery houses in the southwest lie
is capable of handling the most dif-
f>rult rug and drdpeN problems, being
en expert on color harmonizing.
II is tho intent OF Mayos TO nave
Mr. Chcairs devote his services to all
Tulsans who wish to obtain greater
color harmony in the Home Bearitifu.
He will gladly furnish estimates aud
finished skotchcs-AdV,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-11
FILM FLASHES

Annette Kellcrmann has left pic
lures temporarily and will do the
mermaid act at the HiDpodrome show,
supported by two hundred diyine
girls. They will perform I'm the largest
uiving tank Vet built in a playhouse.
Miss Kcllermarn followed Anna
Iavlowa as the star of the Hippo
drCmo show
Something of the sort Of opposition
encountered by the birth of a Ma
ton" is SAID TO he IN store for a new
feature film called "A Mormon Maid
that is due FOR its first showin- In
New York this week. The scenes of
the new photoplay We're taken In
Utah and the subject Of polysamy en-
ters into ihe story depicted. The
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-11

Of the most perrleNinr things a
motion picture actress has to do lies
i'm the choice Of suitable 1olors for her
clothes.
BROOKLYN Keller, with the william
Fox funmakcrs at Los Angeles, lOu-
has experienced difficulty In gettins
the exact shading into his makeup
required 10y the camera. But he or
oerod an oil stove into his dressing
room. turned the wick up high and
let it smoke Thcn hc made up.
The blue SCOT combined perfectly
with his grease paint and now Mr.
Keller is happy
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-11

ySzYy STRONG, NIRIE BIG-lENIIFD TRIANGLE PLAY II
NY WOMAN LAWYER Dl~IIiONFS "WINkIR'
" RING TRUE NND Is ADMIRABLY PRESENTED.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-11
THEY SPRUNG A SURPRISE


SIotldl 10 ne Muflus
BRISTOW. Okla. Fob. t0.-The
friends of Miss Bonnie Allen. L.
ycar.old schoolgirl of this city, We're
much surprised when they read in
The World that a marriage license
he'd teen issued to her and Philip
Walters young drug clerk IN tho
Thurman pharmacy There was much
mystery about the affair, hut when the
Young people were cornered and made
10 confess they acknowledged that
they were married in Sapulpa late
Wednesday night, aud that they in
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-11

Mormon church j. said to be orga-
n'/lns strong opposition against the
picture.
Fatty" ArbucRlc will no longer nc
seen in Keystone Triangle pictures,
but his pictures will be released thru
the Paramount corporation.
Ever sirce Miss Rose Stahl played
Maggie Pepper" she has been re
tusng offers to &c into motion pie
lures, and during her present tour IN
'Our Mrs McCheancN' she has re
fused $500 for a picture which
would require eight weeks work
Maudc Adams Julia SaEderson.
Joseph Cawthorn and otis Skinner
are four moro Frohman stars who
have SO far not lent themselves to the
screen"
Daphne Wayne isn't at all sweet
name! That's why it was changed t.
blanche Sweet.
Clara Kimban Young Will be seeI,
next i'm The Price She Paid. Won
der if its anywhere near what her
salary allows?
Seven thousand and five hundred
people saw Twenty Thousand
Leagues Under .he Sea" i'm one day at
the Broadway ,hoater in New York
city.
Joan, the Woman. with Geraldine
Iarrar. is the only picture in New
York city that ever actually sold its
50 seats at par.
Critics declare "sRiuner's Dress
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-11

terded to live together, too. There is
some talk oc the bride being made TO
finish her schooling and It Is hntcd
that there was an error In the ages
Mr.. Walters recently came
here from oklahoma city,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-11

Po-Your roommate says that he Is
practical socialist.
Dunk-He must be. lie wears my
shirts, smokes my tobacco and writes
to my sirls.-Panther
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-11

Mormon church j. said to be orsa-
n'Zins a strong opposition against the
IIOture.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-11

Francis Navior Bushman was once
an artists model but his biographcr
does not say whether he posed for tho
Nouus de Milo or September Morn.
Nnrmn rnlmndpn claimS that ono
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-06-28
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS ITEMS.

DR.. E. G. l.. Adams OF Columbia,
president OF the South Carolina Audo.
bon Society, sent a letter to Gov. Man
ming transmitting his own name for
appointment as chief game warden
for South Carolina. DR.. Adams sent
out form letter for a referendum
or the members Of the society and he
received 206 out OF 218 votes.
Fletcher Griffich, a negro preacher,
was arrested at Spartanburg recently
for failing to register for military ser.
vice.
G. w. Moorman and McDavid Hor.
ton Of South Carolina are members
OF the Training Camp of the Press
Club recently formed at Fort Ogle'
thorpe.
The tobacco market at Marion open.
ed last week with indications for good
prices.
The car of tin cans recently ordered
for the people OF the Rock Hill com.
munity by the Chamber OF Commerce
arrived this week and wagons were
busy hauling cans. The cans are be.
Ing sold at s4.76 per hundred, consid.
erably lower than they could have
been otherwise secured. A