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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-10
AldbQn1d PrOhibitiOniSts
 VieW Victorious Battle
 From Gallery of Senate
ny HUGH W. ROBERTS

Washington, January 0.-tspeciaID There win be no referendum spb-' nitted to the District of Columbia on the question of prohibition. The Un- derwood substitute for the Sheppard bill was beaten this afternoon through parliamentary verdict. The vote was tied. 43 for and 4S against.
 Vice President Marshall, absent when the Senate was in caucus in December, voted on the same question to a sS to 3S tic. was also absent today.
 Had he been present, the Underwood substitute would have prevailed.
 Another direct contributory cause of the defeat of the Underwood substitute was the action of Senator Hustiriss. The Wisconsin man was so- opposed to the Sheppard bill that he could not even stomach the referendum He voted against the referendum and then against the bill. Had he supported the referen- dunn, it would have prevailed.
 ALABAMIANS TOGETHER
 The Alabama senators stood together on all propositions submitted. They sup
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ported the Underwood substitute. They voted against the Sheppard bill on it's final passage.
 As to whether or not the District goes dry depends, it is evident tonight. on the attitude of Representative Henry Of Texas chairman of the rules committee |of the House. If the rules committee furnishes the prohibitionists a special method of bringing the Sheppard bill out of committee, it will prooably be enacted into law. Otherwise it has very little chance of again seeing daylight this ses- sion.
 "PROS' IN GALLERY
 Present in the gallery while the fight for the Underwood substitute and the Shep- pard bill ragged to it's conclusion were Rev. Brooks Lawrence and Rev. L. c. Brans- comb prominent Alabama prohibitionists l.. B. Musgrove of Jasper was also in the city. but not on the scene. The prohibi- ton visitors were apparently rejoiced by the result of the fight. Mir. Lawrence de- clined to discuss for publication political affairs in Alabama.
 Quote me-" he. said, "as being ignorant of Alabama conFitions when am not in Alabama"
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PetticOat Government
 in Oregon Town Leaves
 Out All the Mere Men,

Umatilla, Ore. January 9.-The Umatilla municipal government was turned over to women today when Mrs. Laura J. Starcher wife of the retiring mayor, whom she defeated at the last election. took office along with a woman recorder, woman treasurer and four councilwomen. Her inaugural address was a sharp satire on mere man and she began her regime by stating the petticoat government would not appoint a marshal, as the town had no need of one.
 In the appointment of committees Mrs. Starcher named only women, leaving the hold-over male member of the council entirely out.
 Several of the women are wives of for mer city. officers and their election last December was the result of a last hour coup.
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HENDERSON MAY GO
 AZ ONCE TO INSPECT
 STATE TROOPS CAMP
Report That Twenty Men Have Died at Nogales Since Leaving Montgomery Placed Serious Aspect Charges Being Made-Governor Holds Conference With Bricken and will Decide Whether Trip is Necessary
 After Consideration

Montgomery January @s9.-tSpecial, Governor Henderson will go to Nogales at once to determine the condition of the Alabama troops, if his preliminary investigation, begun Tuesday, convinces him that the visit is necessary. He made this statement Tuesday afternoon, fol- lowing q conference with Charles R.. Bricken, brigadier general. who was in charge of the soldiers until December IS. General Bricken defended the war de- partment and informed the governor that he did not believe the Alabama troops were being discriminated against.
 T realize that many others of Ala bama are disturbed over reports which have come tom the border" said Cow ernor Henderson this afternoon, and
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.ULT|MATUM IS SENT GREEK GOVERNMENT BY ENTENTE ALLIES
Twenty-FOur Hours Is Time Given for Compliance With the Note of E
 December 31


 Piraeus. Greece, January s.-tVia London.)- Ministers of the erttente powers today handed to the Greek crown an ulti- matum giving Greece 4S hours to comply with the demands contained in the note drawn up by France, Great Britain and Russia on December 31
 The entente note to Greece demands among other things that all Greek forces Ioutside of Peloponnessus be reduced to a number strictly necessary to the preser- vation of order; that all meetings of re- servists in Greece north of the Isthmus of Corinth be prohibited; that all persons detained for high treason or for other political reasons be released forthwith that the commandant of the first army corps be dismissed and that the Greek government make apologies to the allied ministers and flags at some public spot in Athens.
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Country Is Suffering Fate of Servia, as Land Is
 Engulfed
DESPERATE FIGHTING CONTINUES AS GREAT
 GENERAL ADVANCES
Mackensen Reports Taking Another Town in Central Area With Many Prisoners and Materials.
 Russians Active in North

Berlin. January 8.-(yia sayville.p are perishing along the roads Bes- sarabia, the Overseas News agency re- ports.
 ..Rumanin is suffering the same fate as seryia," says the news agency. "The Russian government has ordered that Rumaninn refugees must not he per- mitted to remain in Bessarabia, hut must he transported castwahs Tie railroads are overcrowded and refu- pelled to go on foot and on the marches over difficult roads in severe weather thousands of women, children and old ny m are dying miserabIy. All the men etween the ages of 1s and 60 are being detained by the Russian authorities of the army and scores of men are being driven unmercifuIIy to combat.
 Berlin, January 9.-Cvia Sayville )-There was pronounced artillery activity at long range at numerous points along the west ern sfront yesterday. army headquarters announced in today's statement of oper- ations. which reads:
 Western front: Clear weather permit ting observations. the long distance ar tillery fire on both sides was lively at many points.
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t is my intention to go to Nogales at once if such trip is necessary to deter. mine true conditions. This is bad timt for me to leave. my office. but feel that this is an urgent duty, because thost interested in the soldiers want some in. formation from an unbiased source and I feel that it is the duty of my offict to supply this information.
 Governor Henderson said he would mako a decision during the next few days and indicated that he would be en route tt Nogales the latter part of the week if hS decided the trip was necessary.
 Publication of dispatches from core. spondents at Nogales saving that 21 mem bers of the National Guard of Alabama had died since the camp was established there caused general. uneasiness in tht
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.SUFFRAG|STS WILL l. PLACE TICKETS AT
 THE WHITE HOUSE This Plan of Campaign De- cided Upon After Failure
 to Influence Wilson RUSE EMPLOYED TO
 SECURE AUDIENCE
Delegation Visits President Under Guise of Presenting Memorials on Death of Leader to Ask Support
 of the Anthony Amendment

1 Washington. January 9.-Woman suffra- gists, after another futile appeal to Pres 1 ident Wilson today for his support Of l the Susan B. Anthony amendment an- nounced plans for retaliation by picketing the White House grounds with silent sentinels,' their purpose to make it im- possible to enter or leave the White House without encountering sentinel bearing some device pleading the suf- frage cause. The movement was aeknowi- |edged to be a step in the new. policy iof mild militarcy which began with the coup in the House gallery on December t6. when a party of suffragists unfurled a votes-for-w banner while the Pres ident was making his opening address | What the White House authorities will do about the pickets the suffragists in- tend to leave for development After the women had their audience today they re- turned to headquarters of the Congress sional union, formed their new plans and held a meeting pledging 5000 for the silent sentinel'' campaign.
 WOMEN SEE PRESIDENT i Headed by Miss Maud Yunger and Mrs Sara Bard Field 300 suffragists from the Congressional union went to see the Pres 1 ident. ostensibly to present memorials on the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Bossevain. Because of the affair in the House gal | lery in December there was some diffi- culty in arranging the audience. but the President consented to receive the wom- en. When they made it the occasion to renew their pleas that he support the suffrage amendment the President ex- pressed his surprise, reminded the spokes- men of the party that he had not been appraised of their full purpose and was on previous occasions. He repeated that he believed personally in their cause but as the leader of his party could not com init 1t to action it had not indorsed. The President added he could not understand why women failed to realize that the democratic party had done more for suf- frage than the republicans.
 PRESIDENT SURPRISED T had not been appraised that you were coming here to make any representations or would issue an appeal to me-" said the President. T had been told that you were coming to present memorial reso- lutions with regard to the very remark able woman whom your cause has lost. (Continued on Page Two)
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DESPERATE FIGHTING

Berlin. January 9-tVia Sayville)-D Des- perate fighting in the valleys leading into the interior Of northern Rumania is re- ported in todays war office communica- ton. Notwithstanding determined Russian resistance. the Teutonic troops storned defences on both sides Of tae Kasino and suchitza valleys. Hield Msrebal Ven -sdackenzen,s troops have captured the Rumanian town of Galreaska and taken more than 54oo prisoners
 The statement reads:
 Front of Archduke Joseph: The enemy is tenaciously defending the valleys lead ing from the Bereczk mountains into the Moldavian plain.
 Tn spite of unfavorable weather and the most difficult terrain in the rugged wooded mountains our troops are push ing back the enemy every day, step by step. Again yesterday. on both sides of the Kasino and Suchitza valleys, posi- tions strongly constructed and with barbed wire defenses were taken by storm and in handto-hand fighting, and main- tained despite desperate counter attacks.
 Army group of Field Marshal yon Mackenzen: Taking advantage of their victory the German and Austro-Hun- garian troops advanced further to the north, defeated hostile rear guards and recovered the Putna sector. where the enemy holds the opopsite bank in a new position.
 ''On both sides of Fundeni, the Rus sians were driven into the Orangeni-Nan- esti line. Galreaska was captured by storm in hand-to-hand fighting and main- tained against nocturnal attacks
 ''The booty and prisoners reported taken yesterday have reached total of go officers. 54oO men, three cannon and 10 machine guns"
 The statement reports that nothing of moment has occurred on the Macedo- nian front
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-10
INVESTIGATION
 OF LEAK" WILL
 BE DROPPED, IS
 NOW INDICATED
Rules Committee to Adversely Report Wood Re- solution Because Nothing Definite is Being Divulged By Lawson and Other Witnesses.
 Boston Man Will Not Give Names

Washington, January 9.--Athough Thomas w Lawson promised today disclose and amounts involving
 high in official life if Congress ordered inquiry into the alleged leak in advance of President Wilson's peace noe there indications tonight that the House rules committee about drop its hearing the Wood resolution for such
 nvestg gaton and the resolution to the House with
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TO CONTINUE HEARING


 The hearing will continue through out tomorrow, at least, to give several of the men mentioned in the various reports and rumors related before the committee an opportunity to make statements.
 During today's examination MT. Lawson frankly admitted that he was not particularly concerned with the so-oslled sleak'' itself but that his purpose ill agaatsng thr aubject pri e maiily was to bring about thorough investigation of the New York stock exchange that would lead to incor- poration and federal regulation.
 BARUCH TESTIFIES
 Bernard Baruch of New York, who contributed $50,00O to the last demo- cratic campaign fund and whose name has been mentioned in the stories of money made through a 'Ieak," took the stand this afternoon and denied that he had any advance information whatsoever on the Presidents peace note the German proposals. or Lloyd Georges speech. Admitting that he sold short many thousands of shares of United States Steel during the pe- riod-from December 12 to December 21--he said his action was due solely to his belief that this was the proper attitude to take on the market in view of the general opinions that the way had been opened for negotiations for peace
 His first Knowledge of the Presi- dents note came to him. MT. Baruch said. in the newspapers of December 21. He denied absolutely the story that he conferred with Secretary Yum ulty and said he had no Knowledge of IA Curtis" whose signature was af- fixed to the letter on which Repre- sentative Wood based most of his as- sertions before the committed
 Departing from the direct line of the investigation. Chirman Henry asked;
 Suppose Congress should pass law requiring all these stock exchanges to be incorporated and requiring that all transactions be made matter of public recofd would that not have good eff fect?''
 T do not think so," the witness re- piled. AS it is today, every transac-
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RUSSIANS ATTACK

Berlin, January 9.-tVia Sayville)-The Russians renewed their attacks yester- day son the northern end of the Russo- Galieians front near the Gulf of Riga. .Todays official report says Russian at.
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adverse report.
 Democratic members of the commit tee freely expressed their weariness over the proceedings of the past few days, and their conviction not only that nothing to warrant further inquiry had been brought out so far, but that MT. Lawson knew nothing to support his sweeping charges.
 LAWSON DEFIES COMMITTEE
 Mir. Lawson continued today to de- fy the committee, refusing over and over again to give the names of the men he said he had been told profited by the '1eak" after suggesting that he could name an official higher up than anyone yet mentioned Four motions to cite him before the bar of the House for contempt pending when he left the witness stand early in the day were considered by the committee in executive session. No decision was reached, but some of the members in- dicated that MT. Lawson probably would not be recalled and that if it was determined to report the Wood resolution unfavorably the contempt charges would be forgotten. In the meantime the financier remains in Washing gton, Subject to the committees a,s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-10
NO PARTY LINE DRAWN

Neither the vote on the referendum amendment nor that on the passage Of the bill was on party lines There were 26 democrats and F republicans voting for the referendum and P democrats and 21 republicans voting against it. Most of the republicans of the socalled pro gressive group voted against it. For the bill itself there were 2S democrats and 2 republican votes. while F democrats and 10 republicans were against it. All progressives voted for passage.
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CAME TO NEW YORK

Although proffers of money by Thaw were refused, the boy at last came on to New York and went to Thaw's hotel, where it is alleged the assault took place. { Thaw shot and killed Stanford White. a noted architect, in the midst of crowd
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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-03-14
GERARD ARRIVES
At WASHINGTON.
SUBMITS REPORT

wASHINGToT March 14.-Ambas-
sador Gerard arrived this afternoon.
met by big crowd Of cheering
friends. Officials greeted him. Ger
ard seemed the happiest. His wife
waved 20 the crowds and movie OPP
orators. Gerard Immediately receiv-
ed from the white house memoran-
dunn asking him not to comment on
the German situation until he trans
mits full report to the state depart
ment. Secret service men surrounded
the ambassador who went directly to
the Shoreham hotel.
Gerard said he might issue state
ment later this afternoon. He did not
Indicate its nature. He issuer the
following statement to newspapermen
Gentlemen, of course YOU, realize the
delicacy of my position. Whatever
Information l have in my possession
with reference to the International
situation will be first transmitted to
the government. 1t would be most
unwise for me to publicly discuss any
phase." He kept secluded in his room
except during luncheon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-03-14
LA .GRANDE SHOW
TO BOOST GOOD
ROADS PROGRAM

When W. l. Thompson. highway
commissioner. speaks in La Grande
Friday evening on the six million dol
lar bond issue at the auto show. he
will have an audience not alone COM
posed OF La Grande people but OF
people from Baker and other eastern
Oregon cities.
In a telephone message to the East
Oregonian this mornings jos Rieg.
manager OF the automobile show,
stated that invitations had been sent
To Baker. Union. Enterprise. Wallowa
and other cities to have a representa-
tiun at the meeting which Mr.. ThOmp-
son will address. Response had just
been received from Secretary Meach-
am Of the Baker Commercial club to
the effect that delegation OF 80 bus
iness men of that city would attend.
The other cities aue also expected to
hespOnd. and a rousing meeting is an
tioipated.
Pendleton has likewise been invit-
ed to send over a delegation and some
Of the automobile men are working
toward getting up a party to go over.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-03-14
ALGONQUIN CASE
WILL NOT MEAN
IMMEDIATE WAR
CARL GRoAr.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE
Algonquin sinking has confirmed the
administration in the belief that Ger
man ruthlessness will affect Ameri-
can shipping but has not changed
the general situation Armed ships
constitute the United States defense
of Germany's illegal sea methods.
This sinking has convinced authori-
ties that Germany does not intend to
modify her submarinings. The Al
gonquin left New York with the
Rochester and was unarmed.
II is generally believed the sinking
does not mean. war Immediately. The
state department officials regarded
the case as most serious The gov
ernment is taking all possible steps.
Affidavits from survivors of the
Norwegian steamer Storstad con-
firmed previous reports that Ger
many disregarded the Belgian relief
flag. The government has learned
that submarines are operating nights.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-03-14
Algonquin, EnrOute to London
Carrying FOOdstuffs, Sub
marined Monday.
ALL OF CREW ARE SAVED
U-Boat Refuses to Aid Life
boats; Cargo Worth Over a
Million, Half of Which Be
longed to Swift and Co.

LONDON, March 1.-The
American steamer Algonquin
was submarined without warn
ing Monday. She was enroute
to London carrying foodstuffs.
Captain Nordberg cabled that
twenty seven American sailors
were saved. There were no
casualties. The submarine re-
fused to assist the lifeboats.
The Algonquin sailed from
Brooklyn February 20.
She carried cargo from Swifts
worth half a million and had
an additional general cargo of
seven hundred thousand dol
lars. The chief engineer was
F. Schultz, a naturaized Am
erican. Each sailor received q
war bonus before starting. The
algonquin flew the American
Star line flag.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-03-14
HINGES
ON PRESENCE OF
MAYOR ia. BEST

Whether or not the matter of May-
or Best's resignation or removal
from the chairmanship of the policv
committee viii come before the coun-
ell this evening depends somew hat
upon whether the mayor IL present
He has not yet returned from hts trip
upon which he left last Friday and.
unless he returns this evening. hs
cannot attend the meeting
Members % the council stated to-
dsy that they would prefer not a.
consider the matter until the mayor
Is present 90 answer any charr.s that
might b. made arninst him. ~ the
caucus at which the break came he o.
said ta have promised 90 be- prea-nt
for the regular meeting this evenins.
A. result Or the disclosure made.
a number of women Interested In
law enforcemerfa said o. have De-
giieJ ts invesfisat- and mas Dol pre-
one this evening
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-03-14
NEWLY FORMED EASTERN OREGON.
HIGHWAY ASSOCIATION UNANIMOUS.
IN SUPPORT OF ROAD BOND ISSUE.
THE RESOLUTION.

Whereas. the proposed six mill
lion dollar bond issue provides
solution for the building of sys-
TEN of permanent highways for
the state of Oregon without any
additional direCt tax upon the
people, and
Whereas, the adoption of said
proposed bond issue is the great
est progressive move yet suggest
cd and il OF the utmost import
ance to every citizen and taxpay-
er of Oregon.
IL is therefore. resolved, that
the Eastern Oregon HighwIiy As
sOciatiOn at it's first meeting does
hereby pledge It's support toward
the approval of this act at the
special election June 4, 1917.
AT the most enthusiastic good
roads meeting ever held in Umatilla
county. attended by delegations from
all parts of the county. the Eastern
Oregon Highway Association was
formed last evening i'm this city.
permanent organization perfected and
adopted In Endorsement OF
the six million dollar bond issue and
pledging active support for its adoy-
tiOn at the special election June 4
David Fl. Nelson, prominent farmer,
was elected president OF the organizs-
tion and Hugh Murray. manager OF
the Peacock Milling company at Free.
water. was chosen vice president The
president was empowered TO appoint
a secretary-treasurer and a board OF
directors. consisting of one represen-
tative citizen from each town in the
An active campaign OF education Is
to be carried on through the organ
ization In all parts Of the county. and
It is the intention TO extend Il into
othereasteru oregon counties.
The meeting was called by the
streets and roads committee of the
Pendleton Commercial association
and invitations were sent to all conf
and farm organizations in the
Strong deieEations were
present from Pilot Rock. Hermiston.
Stanfield. Adams. Milton and Freewa-
.er. Many prominent farmers. Couu-
ty Judge Marsh Commissioner Cock
burn and w. l.. Thompson. member of
he state hiehwav commission were
also among thrsc in attendance.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-03-14
GERMANY AGAIN TAKES TOLL FROM AMERICA
PRESIDENT WILL HALT
BROTHERHOODS STRIKE
ORDER 1T is BELIEVED

Western Indiana. the Indiana Harbor
Belt line, the Chicago Junction Rail-
WAY, and the New York Central
planned to combat the strike. They
seem willing to test the brotherhoods'
strength They are confident the
government will intervene. Chas w.
Ellis, special representative Of the la
Dor bureau. and Ethelbert Stuart, a
federal statistician, here are watch
ing developments Railroad manag-
ers said their presence indicates the
governments intention to control the
roads in event of a showdown. Busi-
nessmen said the strike would cause
an inconceivable situation here. Fac
tories would close and the food short
age become acute Immediately.