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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-06
WHY NEGRO SEGREGATION
LAW WAS UNCONSTITUTIONA
Supreme Court Says Right to Transfer
Property Was AnnulIed.

Washington, Nov. Elm declaring
Louisville's negro segregation ordin-
ance unconstitutional, the decision of
the supreme court killed similar or
dinances at Oklahoma City, Baltimore.
Richmond, st. Louis and other southern
cities.
In rendering the decision, Justice
White said.
THAT there exists a difficult and
serious problem arising from n feeling
of race hospitality hich the law is
powerless to control may be freely ad-
mitted But the solution cannot be pro-
NOTED by depriving citizens Of their
constitutional rights and privileges
The right which the ordinance annulled
was the civil right OF a white man to
dispose of his property II he saw fit to
do so to person of color. and Of
colored person to make such disposition
TO n white person.
I'VE think this attempt to promote
the alienation OF property OF person
of color was not legitimate exercise
OF the police powers Of the state and
| Is in direct violation Of the constitu-
ton"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-06
DID NOT INTEND TAGLIAMENTO
RIVER TO BE DECISIVE, BUT
ONLY RESTING POINT
WILL Be REINFORCED
Now Historic Stream Has Served Pur.
pose Of Temporarily Holding Enemy
Until Italians Could Rehabllitste-
English arc Joining Them.
By the Associated Press.J

Italian Headquarters I'm Northern
Italy. Monday, Nov. 5.-The crossing Of
the Tagliamento river AZ Pinzano by a
considerable force OF the enemy should
not be surprise. as this has been
forseen from the heavy pressure the
Austro-Germans were concentrating on
the Italian left wing. The river Tag
liamento is only one of a series Of de.
lenses. Its main purpose was to re-
tard the enemy advance and to gain
time for the Italians In which to re-
habilitate and reconcentrate.
The Tagliamento has served that use
ful purpose, and the enemy now Is
faced with another main line of de-
fense and other water courses What
line the Italians have selected for the
final stand has not been given out.
One belief is that the Italian army
viii concentrate along a chosen line
with British reinforcements. The other
is that the Austro-Germ will push
on much further because of coming
winter.
General Cadorna is using strong
measures to insure efficiency of his
troops and will repress sternly the few
who falter.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-06

the advice of the latter. the emperor's
plan for separating the chancellorshir
and the presidency OF the Prussian MN
istry. he said. had been dropped. For.
eign Minister Won Euehlmanu had also
participated in the conferences, Herr
ErzOerger declared, urging the need of
insiituting a parliamentary procedure
because it was the only solution OF the
crisis and because OF the unfavorabls
impression that would be made abroad
if the current attempt failed TO succeed
DIR. Won kuehlmann Is desirous thai
the outside world should not know that
a new political era has set in in Ger
many-that his interference was not in
vain. as il was decided TO take parlia
mentarians into responsible positions y
continued Herr Erzberger.
81 desire to say" concluded the cen
trist leader. that not only are the ma
iority leaders and Chancellor Won Hert.
ling in complete working harmony II
foreign and domestic issues, but that
the pact has the full sanction of the
emperor. who has given Count Vol
Hertling a free hand"
The clerical party now has tho chan
cellor. and the progressives. In all prob
ability. will be awarded the post
vice-chancellor and one other importan
secretaryship. while the national-libe'
ais will be rerresented In the viee-pres
tdency of the Prussian cabinet.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-06
RIVER PLAYS ITALY FALSE
Suddenly Lowers and Aids
Enemy Crossing.

London, Nov. Eventually of an
Austro-German crossing of the Taglia-
mento had been forseen clearly since
the Italian retreat began, according to
a dispatch dated hate Monday from the
correspondent Of the Daily Mail at
Italian headquarters in northern Italy.
The correspondent also emphasizes the
seriousness for Italy in the sudden
liamento. He writes:
Where so much has gone against
Itaiy it would seem that even the Tag
liamento h as played her false. The
enemy, however. has not yet been able
10 push further forward than the
brldghead of Pinzano, and It will be
materially difficult for him to bring up
his invading strength for some time.
Fighting around the river has not
been on Il great scale. If the Austrians
have crossed, It has been lately, be-
cause they had to do with troops des-
perately fatigued.
The situation Is changing somewhat.
The Italians have been revictualled and
have had some rest. There are many
signs that their power OF resistance is
rising. The morale of tho men has
improved and is becoming more cheer
ful. Arrival of some allied comrades
probably is all that is needed to turn
them again into a stubbornly resisting
force"
The correspondent adds that the hold
ing of the river has not been an es-
sential part of the Italian commanders
plans
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-06
APPOINTMENTS
N. {. PASTORS
REV. X. r.. l. MORGAN RETURNS
PO ARDMORE-REV. w. L.
FREEMAN TO REST.

Clinton. Okla. Nov. 6.-The West
Oklahoma conference of the Methodist
Episcopal church south, closed here
yesterday following the reading OF the
assignment OF pastors Cor the ensuing
years.
4 new east side" district IN Oklaho-
ma City was created and the Rev. Z.
"A. German was assigned to that charge.
Assignments for the Ardmcre dis
trict are az follows:
W. j. Stewart. presiding elder.
Ardmore, Broadway. Il. u. L. Nor
gan; Ardmorc. Carter Avenue, j. J.
shaw; Lone Grove. Charles Mann; Ber-
wyn circuit, r.. !. Graham; Davis, {.
NJ Buttrin fillmore circuit, J. +. Hen
dry: Hickory circuit. Walter Ferguson:
Cornish circuit. /. l.. Jones: Leon cir
cult. Frank Graham: Loco circuit. W.
NJ. Rhea; Wilson. NJ. :. Robinson Ma
riotta. l.. II. Armstrong; Overbrook cii
cult. II. =. Robertson; Pauls Valley, 6.
h. Mitchell; Ringing. J. y. SinSley'
Healdton. J. w. Glance; sulphur. First
church. 4. T. Lannom; sulphur. Vim
ita Avenue, ]. g. Throgmorton; Thack-
erville. j. u. Turner: Whitehead. =. Bin
ford; Woodford. Clarence Bounds: Wyn-
newood. I. O. Peterson.
w. 7. Freeman. who has been the
pastor Of the Carter Avenue church,
Ardmore. took the superannuated re-
lation for one year. due to his health,
and will rest for that length OF time.
J. j. Shaw, vino takes Rev. Frcemans
place In the Carter Avenue church.
comes from the Ringiing church.
Rev J. ID. Salter. who has been
presiding eld.r OF the Ardmoro district.
takes the psstoratc OF the church at
Hobart Rev. ". J. Stewart. who
comes 90 Aronorc "a presiding elder.
Iss been located at Custer City.
oklahoma City Churches.
Capitol Hnl. J r.. Matlock. Oklahoma
Citv Ep~orth. !. T.. Henson: Oklahoma
City i:aa side. c. A. German. Oklaho-
ma City st. Luke's. Frank Barrett.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-06
BURN AS THEY FLEt
Rome Says Army Compelled TO Quit
Mountainous Area In Order to Estab-
lish New Line, and Enemy Occupied
Deserted Area
Italian Headquarters in Northern
Italy. Nov. 6-The Italian retirement
to new lines Is being methodically car
ried out.
The morale Of the troops is good IN
all ranks.
The cavalry Is again acting as rear
guard screening movement, and fight
ing heroicaliy.

Berlin, Via London, Nov 6.-The Ital
ian line on the Tagliamento river mas
been won by the Austro-Germans, II
was officially announced today by the
German general staff. The Italians
have evacuated the entire line along
the river to the Adriatic coast
The German statement says from the
Fella valley to the Colbrigon. north of
the Sugana valley. the Italians are re-
tiring.
This region includes the front along
the Dolomites and the Carnic Alpsl
Conflagrations. the German state
ment adds. indicates that. tie route be-
ing taken by the retiring Italians is be
tween the mountains and the sea
through the upper Italian plain
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-06
ORGANIZING IN
THE OIL FIELDS
ARDMORE SPEAKERS INVADE DIS.
TRICT AND LAY FOUNDATION
FOR PROTECTION.

-ArClnorc speakers invaded the oil
fields last night and at patriotic meet
ings at New Healdton and at Writ lait
the foundation of that districts pro
lection by home guard.
Congressman Carter and j. T. Cole
man spoke Mt the Presbyterian church
at Writ and met a hearty reception
l.. X. Rainas, who accompanied them
made arrangements for the perfection
OF the organization of the Writ Home
Guard
Judge Tom Chamnion and Walter :
Gilbert spoke at New Healdton and
viii return there shortly to organize
The Home Guard at that place. Fred
e. Tucker and W. Il. Johnson were
unable to reach Woodford, where an
other meeting was scheduled, in time
to address the people of that locality.
Col. Sidney Suggs, Emmitt T. Reid
and Charles II. Adams so TO Deese to-
night to speak at community meet
ing on patriotic topics. Tomorrow
night the same speakers viii be pres
ent at q school gathering at Berwyn.
Community meetings In all portions
Of the county win be held from time
to time and plans are now in the pro-
cess of perfection for the supplying
of speakers whenever the requests come
from the community centers
a. p. Riddle Yill speal, on food con
servation at the Theatorium tonight.
Thomas j. Pollock spoke on food
conservation to an enthusiastic crowd
at Pleasant Grove schoolhouse near
Wilson. Sunday night. On Friday night
of this week Mr.. Pollock will speak at
Prairie Valley school. northwest of the
city.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-06
VICTIM OF NEGRO
TROOPS IN COURT
HOLDS UP ARM. THE HAND OF
WHICH HAD BEEN SHOT
AWAY.

San Antonio, Texas. NOV. G.Moro
details of the shooting up of Houston
on August 2S, last. by negro soldiers
| of the Twenty-Fourth infantry were to
be given today by Houston civilians at
the court-martial trial of the SO negroes
who are charged with mutiny, murder
and rioiing. with probably 100 more of
these civilians still TO testify.
Belief was expressed that this angle
of the case scarcely would be disposed
OF this week.
The first of the civilians stories were
told yesterday afternoon. Witnesses,
several of whom were wounded during
the riot, told vivid stories. One man.
William Drucks, brought evidences OF
his being n victim of bullets to the
witness stand with him in the form of
a handless right arm. \ bullet from
one of the soldiers rifles shattered his
arm just above the wrist. he testified.
and necessitated amputation.
Another witness. G. W. Butcher. testi-
ed to being shot from his horse, his
horse also being killed by another bull
let. and also of receiving another I'm his
side later as friends were about to help
him into an automobile. He said he still
carried the bullet In his sida
Tells Tragic Story.
Mr.. Drucks, who iost his right hand,
testified he came on his porch and see
ing soldiers marching past. called to
his half sister, Miss Mary Winkler. to
turn on the porch light SO he could see
who they were.
Immediately" Drucks testified Il
saw three negro soldiers drop down on
their knees and fire. One Of the shots
hit me. blowing my hand of. He held
up the stump for the court to see.
81 then ran into the house and back
INTO the barn. where l hid" Drucks
continued. when the shooting stop
Ded came back and fell on the porch.
Standing beside him on the porch,
Drucks testified. stood Fred Winkler
his half.brother. Winkler was shot and
killed with the volley of bullets, Drucks
aid. but Il never saw him again as
they took me to the hospital"
The witness estimated there were
>ighty-five or a hundred Of the negroes
He said that over n dozen shots were
fred into the house.
Miss Mary Winkier also described the
shooting which resulted in the death
# one brother and the wound,ng OF the
other. When she turned on the porch
light she heard some OF the negro sol
'iers say:
There they are"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-06
DON'T OBEY ORDERS,
RUSS TROOPS ARE TOLD
BY WORKMAN FACTION

Petrograd Nov. 6.--Leon Trotzyk.
president Of the Petrograd council of
soldiers and workmen's delegates, to-
day sent request of the petrograd
garrison not to execute any military
orders except those approved and sign
cd by the soldiers and workmen's revo-
lutionary military committee. Stimuli
taneously the committee sent military
commissioners to all the important
points in and around Petrograd.
The afternoon papers interpret this
action as an attempt by the maximal'
istsjto seize political positions.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-06
WEATHER FORECAST.

For Ardmore and vicinity: Tonight
fair; Wednesday probably fair.
Oklahoma: Fair tonight: probably
fair "wednesday.
East Texas: Tonight and Wednes'
day generally fair. not much change
In temperature.
West Texas: Tonight and Wednesday
generally fair; warmer In extreme west
portion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-06
n.NkEK ENDS HIS LIFE.

Caire. nj, Nov e.--John 5. Aisthorpe
president OF the First Bank and Trust
comrany. and former president OF the
Illinois State Bankers association. shot
and killed himself at his home here
He had been In poor health for several
montha.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-06
Italian RepOrt.

Rome, Nov '6.-The Italians have
been compelled TO evacuate the noun
famous area north of the plains of
northern Italy in order 70 establish
their new line, the war office reports.
The enemy occupied this territory after
the Italians Withdrew.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-06

subjects of mutual interest to our gov
ernmcnts relating TO the republic OF
China
al am happy 10 be able to confirm
to you, under authorization of my gov.
orument, the understanding in question
set forth in the following terms:
| Hero the special ambassador repeats
the language of the agreement as given
In Secretary Lansing8 motel
| (Signed} "K Ishi. ambassador ex,
traordnary and plenipotentlary Of Jap
an. on special mission.
"'ro Honorable Robert lansing, sec.
, retary of state"
Vital Statement BY Lansing.
In his statement accompanying the
announcement. Secretary Lansing said
"Viscount Ishii and the other Japan.
csc commissioners who are now on their
way back to their country, have per
formed service TO the United States
as well as 20 Japan. which is of the
highest value.
There had unquestionably been
growing up between the peoples of the
two countries g feeling of suspicion as
to the motives inducing the activities
of the other i'm the far east, a feeling
which. if unchecked, promised to de
velop "A serious situation. Rumors and
reports of improper Intentions were in
oreasing, and were more and more be
lcved. Legitimate commercial and in
dustrial enterprises without ulterior
motive were presumed to have politi-
cal significance. with the result that OPP
position to those enterprises were
aroused IN the other country.
THE attitude of constraint and doubt
thus created was fostered and encour-
aged by the campaign of falsehoods
which for long tim, had been adroit-
ly carried ou by. Go.Aisns, whose Sos-
policy, desired to so alienate this coun-
try and Japan that II would be at the
chosen time no difficult task 20 cause
rupture OF their good relations.
some People Believed Rumors.
Unfortunately. there were people in
both countries many Of whom were
entirely honest in their beliefs, who ac-
cepted every false rumor as true, and
aided the German propaganda by De-
clarinS that their own government
should prepare for the conflict, which
they asserted was inevitable. that the
interests of the two nations IN the far
east were hostile. and that every actlv-
ity of the other country in tho Pacific
had sinister purpose
Fortunately. this distrust was not so
general In either the United States or
Japan as to affect the friendly relations
of tho two governments, but, there is
no doubt2th the feeling of suspicion
was increasing, and the untrue reports
were receiving more and more credence
in spite of the greatest efforts which
were made on both sides of the Pacific
to counteract a movement which would
jeopaI'dize the ancient friendship of the
two nations.
Change In Opinion.
The visit OF Viscount Ishn and his
colleagues has accomplished a great
change of opinion in this country. by
frankly denouncing the evil infiu-
ences which have been at work by open
" proclaiming that the policy of Japan
is not one Of aggression. and by DC
claring there is no intention to take adj
vantage commercially or industriallv of
- -----------
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-06
n. !. CITY VOTES
TODAY FOR MAYOR
Mitchell, FUSION: BENNETT.
REPUBLICAN; HILLAUITT. so
CIAI4IST, ALL CLAIM VICTORY.

New York. Nov. 6.--New York is
holding its quadrennial mayoralty elec'
ton today. Fair weather that ushered
in the day led to predictions that rec
ord vote would be polled. OF the $685.
e04 voters who registered IL was expected
that at least $4,000 would cast their
ballots.
The polls opened at six O'Clock and
VI close at five O'Clock this afternoon.
In other years. the result OF a mayor
ally election here was known within a
few hours after the closing of the polls.
but ON element of doubt has entered in
10 the situation this year owing TO the
delay that will arse-in counting the vote
of probably $4,000 soldiers and sailors in
military service. Many political ooserv.
ers believe that the result may hinge
upon the vote of these fighting men
now stationed in training camps on this
side and overseas.
At the close of a campaign almost
Unparalleled for its bitterness and many
sensational charges and counter
charges, campaign managers of the four
parties issued statements claiming vic
nt party
NJ .IOnn Purroy Mitchell would be
elected by plurality OF at least 10000.
IaIninany Hall claimed that County
Judge John +. Hyland, Democrat, would
he elected bv 10000 plurality: ex.State
Senator William NJ. Bennett. Republi
can nominee. who defeated Mayor Mitch
el at the primaries, asserted he would
win by 275.000 votes, and Morris Hill
quit, the wealthy candidate of the So
cLtlist party. was certain that he would
poll 100000 votes.
Mayer iiiichel's Final Word.
Mayor Mitchell in his final word 20 the
voters said:
To-day We prove our right to keep the
American flag over the city hall. Hylan
shall not tear it down. HillQuitt shall
not stain il with surrender"
Judge Hylan reiterated his charge
that Mayor Alitchefs hackers tried TO
steal the primary. and charged that
they are planning TO make another at |
tempt in the election booths"
Morris Hillquitt. who announced that (
he would not buy liberty bonds, claim. |
'd that the issues were "humanized
MY government; the preservation of |
democratic Institutions and an early, |
rational and durable world peace"
Bennett's Statement.
Ex-senator Bennett said the voters |
had been aroused by "cuimination Of |
the long series of fraudulent and crimi- |
nal acts bv the Mitchell men,"
Extraordinary measures were taken /
to guard against Illegal practices at the |
polls.
The police department has applied for
hundreds OF warrants for false and ir-
regular registration and they have been |
issued by Chief Magistrate McAdoo. 1t 1
is said that between 200 and 1000 war
rants had been made out: that about |
700 Irregularities had been discovered |
by the police investigators and that 200 |
Wore for fraudulent registration.
The question OF granting suffrage for |
women by amendment 10 the state con |
stitution attracted unusual attention. |
The suffragists have made II vigorous
fCortinued on Page 81
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-06
SLOGAN FOR ARDMORK.
Catchy Phrase Suggested By San An
tonic Visitor ut Banquet

"Admore to Ardmore' Is the catchy
phrase submitted by r A Sherman Of
San Antonio. and IL IL herewith pre-
sented for consideration.
They say Wichita Wins: Topeka
Can. Topeka Will": Chicago. the Great
Central Market" dallas. the City Of
Splendid Realities: Denver Does" and
81. Louis Forward" Now why not
"Admore to Ardmore"7
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-06
FIRE AT O'BRIEN GIN.

The O'Brien gin. sos F street north
aast, was the scene OF another cotton
in fire this afternoon. The blaze
T'a-ted in q small cotfonseed room
which adjoins the main department OF
he sin house The origin Is unknown.
The fire resulted In slight damage.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-06

The fire alarm from South r street
Z p. m today was a false report.
,fter two fire trucks had made the
rip TO where the fire was supposed to
70 no indication Of q blass could be
discovered.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-06

~e >s~~~ Rw~> paasssrtn.
Pstrograd Nov. ss-Ho further pass-
perss WIN b issnsd 10 Russians vho
oe11N - 1save TIE eeuntry. oeoerGlnG
" ssse N0v0o vrumya
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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-01-19
BRICKYARDS

Jan. 17.-Mr. and Mrs. a. J. Holm
received the sad news Of the death of
their daughter, Mrs. G. Mccoy, ut her
home in Saginaw, Mich.
Mrs. o. w. Nelson of Minneapolis
arrived Monday for visit with her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Holm
and uncle A. Strom.
Miss Clara Larsen and brothers Wal
demar and Fred, returned to Bemidji
Tuesday, after two weeks visit at
their home here.
Edward Birch went to Bemidji Tues
day, where he will be employed.
Miss Hurley Hammond, who has been
visiting FRIEND, here the past two
weeks, returned to her home at Be-
midi Tuesday.
Miss Geneva Larsen Of Little Falls
visited over Friday at the home Of
Miss Bessie Birch.
A number Of young folks from here
and Little Falls enjoyed party at
the homo of Mr.. and Mrs. Themes on
Friday evening.
G. Hall Of Little Falls held I. reli-
gious meeting at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. O. Westberg Tuesday evening.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-01-19

turned last week to st. Anthony Park,
where she will attend school.
Nicholas Kuka delivered cattle to
Little Falls this week. -,
Jacob Pointek was a Flensburg call
.er Wednesday and Friday.
James Shipman, Jr., was in this vi
cinity this week Friday. He will ship
cattle to st. Paul Monday.
The marriage banns OIL Adam Wznor-
ske and Antonio Vitucki were an
nounccd Sunday for the first time. The
wedding will take place Jan. %.
Miss Mary Wznorske Of Little Falls
arrived this week for visit with her
brother and relatives.
Frank Vitucke was employed by
Frank Rogers, .Jr., this week.
Frank Raudgis and son were in Lit
tie Falls on business Monday.
Nicholas Kuka and JA:ob Pointek
are among those who were in Flens-
burg on business Tuesday
:" Adam and Mary Wznofskc and Frank
and Nettie Vitucki are among those
who were in Little Falls Tuesday.
A. G.. Green is substituting as rural
carrier on route for two mouths.