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The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-14
SPRINGFIELD STRIKE SPREADS
Governor and Union Leaders Meet At
Capital Today.

Springfield, H., Sept. 14.-At mid
night Gov. Frank 0. Lowden invited
the committee of the striking street
car men to meet him at nine o'clock to-
day at the statehouse, in an effort to
end the rail strike, which has spread
until it now involves 10000 workers in
many branches of toll. The commit
tee accepted.
The members of the Typographical
union made formal request upon
Springfield newspaper publishers that
publication of the newspapers be "sus-
pended" for a few days, in order that
the union might not be compelled to
violate its contract by joining the men
on strike. The publishers refused The
indications are that the typos will
strike today.
All Of the telephone operators in
Springfield joined the general strike
Practically every industry Is tied up
except the carpenters and the union
printers.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-14
WAR RISK BILL IS PASSED
House Approves Measure Providing
Insurance for Soldiers

Washington, Sept. 14.-The war in
surance bill, carrying an appropriation
of S1760OO,O0O and providing allot-
ments for soldiers families, compensa-
ton for injuries and comprehensive
insurance, was passed by the house.
Only five representatives among 324
present failed to vote for the bill sup
planting the old pension system In this
war. These five answered present"
on roll call.
AS it stands now, the measure, de-
signed to take care of Americas fight
ing men, is as follows:
Every enlisted man in military and
naval forces shall allot part Of his
pay to his wife, or former wife If she
children. Not more than half his pay
nor less than SIS monthly may be so
allotted.
Allowances may be obtained for his
family on written application not to
extend $50 monthly. The family al
lOWances are:
A wife only, $15 monthly; a wife
and child, $25; wife and two chill
dren, $3.50; each additional child, ST
monthly.
For death in the course Of the serv-
ice in the line Of duty, the United
States will pay monthly:
Widow, $50; widow and child, $45
$40 for each additional child; Wild
owed mother, $50.
To give every commissioned officer
and enlisted man protection for him
self and dependents the United States
will grant insurance against death or
total disability. This insurance will be
in multlples of $500, not to exceed
$4,000.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-14
AUTO BANDITS GET $2,440
Three Suspected Men Taken by St.
Louis Police.

st. Louis, Sept. 14.-The local police
captured three men, believed to be
part of a group which figured in four
motor robberies recently. A fourth
man escaped. The arrests followed a
spectacular experience at Sullivan,
Mo-, 55 miles southwest Of here. Four
automobile bandits bound and gagged
the night telegraph operator Of the st.
Louis and San Francisco railroad and
his son, cut all telegraph and telephone
wires leading out Of town, then robbed
the station and the Peoples bank.
From the former place they took $40
and from the latter So, 400.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-14
MAYO FOUNDATION TO STATE
Minnesota University Has $3.50, ,344
for Medical Education.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Sept. 14.-The
board of regents of the University of
Minnesota ratified by unanimous vote
the permanent agreement making the
Mayo foundation at Rochester the alb
solute property of the university, to be
used perpetually for higher medical ed
ucation. Securities totaling 81 ,65O. .344,
representing the fortunes of DR.. win
j. Mayo and DR.. Charles III. Mayo
We're turned over to the university.
1--WE turn over to the regents the
bulk of our savings of a generation as
an outright gift" said DR.. viii J.
Mayo, who is q member of the board
of regents, but who did not vote on
the proposal. "The money came from
the people and we feel it should return
to the people-a continuing fund that
shall serve this state for generations
to come"
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-14
FRENCH REPULSE ATTACKS
Violent Artillery Action on the Belgian
Front, Says Paris.

Paris, Sept. 14.-In the region Of
Bixschoote. on the Belgian front, says
the official statement issued by the
French war department, there was a
violent artillery bombardment. The
French guns checked infantry attacks
south of Juvincourt.
In the Champagne German raids on
the French trenches were repulsed.
London, Sept. 14.-British patrols
brought in a few prisoners during the
night in the Lens sector.
British naval aircraft dropped sever
al tons of bombs on German military
establishments in Belgium, hitting
their detectives and causing heavy ex-
plosions.
Berlin, Sept. 14.-The German war
Office says that on account of bad
sighting conditions fighting activity on
the western battle front generally re-
NAMED slight, except for temporary
artillery increases and for field engage
ments.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-14
GERMAN ENVOY IS
SAVED BY POLICE.
Count Won Luxburg Protected by
Officers in Argentine
City.
SURPRISED BY HIS RECEPTION
kaIser's Representative Asks, "What
Has Happened?"-Troops Ready
to Stop Further Rioting at
Buenos Aires.

Amsterdam, Sept. IA Berlin dis
patch says that the Argentine naval
attache at Berlin, Captain Celery, has
been recalled by his government. No
reason has been given, but it is believed
that his recall is connected with the
Swedish affair.
Buenos Aires, Sept. 14.-Count Won
Luxburg, the German minister, whose
passports were sent to the German le-
cation by the Argentine government
because his Objectionable messages to
Berlin through the Swedish foreign Of
flee had rendered him persona non
gRata, lodged threatening crowds
which were awaiting him on his arrival
at Buenos Aires from the interior.
Count Won Luxburg was persuaded
by the police to leave the train at
San Martin, II miles outside, when
news of the crowds that had gathered
at the Buenos Aires railway terminal
reached them.
Refuses to Deny Charges.
The chief Of police was on hand with
his automobile at San Martin, to-
gether with a large guard of secret
service men, and the count was con-
veyed to his home In the chiefs car.
"And these are my friends, the Ar
gentines!' he exclaimed to employees
OF the legation who met him.
What has happenedT he asked.
81 know absolutely nothing. What has
transpired?"
The count however, although
shown the Washington messages of
last Saturday exposing his suggestion
that Argentine ships be sunk with
out leaving q trace" and his asper-
sion upon the acting minister of for
eign affairs Of Argentine, ignored an
invitation to deny their authenticity.
The minister of war has offered to
place army units under police orders
to prevent any repetition Of Wednes-
day nights rioting.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-14
SWEDISH AMERICANS LOYAL
Editor Of the Svenska KurIren PLEDGES
Patriotism of Countrymen.

Chicago, Sept. 14.-Alex ]. Johnson,
editor of the Svenska Kuriren, wishes
it made plain that the Swedes In Amer
lea are for America first and last.
They regret that relations between this
country and Sweden should be strained
and hope that break may not come,
but If 1T does come, Uncle Sam can
depend upon them to stand back of
him solidly.
'There are few Swedes in the Unit
ed States" said johnson, "who are not
American citizens. And l am perfect
ly sure that 1 will not be contradicted
when say that every Swedish-Ameri-
can citizen is for America first, last
and all the time.
''For 80 years 1 have been publish
er Of the Svenska Kuriren, and from
the very beginning I have taken the
stand that we have no higher duty
than to become good American citi-
zenS"
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-14
FLOUR MILLS SHUT DOWN
Farmers Are Holding Wheat for Hiah.
er Prices.

Minneapolis, Minn,, Sept. 14.-In-
ability to obtain sufficient wheat for
grinding has forced several local flour
mills to close temporarily. The situa-
ton is expected to be relieved, how
ever, by the release soon of a consid-
cradle amount of wheat held in coun-
try elevators according to Frank L.
Carey, local representative of the food
administration grain corporation. pa
provision in the food bill forbids stor-
age Of wheat for more than 80 days.
Mr.. Carey said farmers holding wheat
in their own granaries will do so only
at a disadvantage, for there Is no like
lihood Of a change in price.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-14
RAISE ASKED BY TRAINMEN
Passenger Employees in West REQUEST
Wage Advance.

Chicago, Sept. 14.-Grievance chair
men Of the Brotherhood of Railroad
Trainmen presented requests to seven
railroads for an increase of $40
month to passenger trainmen dating
from September 1. The request was
made on instructions from the acting
president, Thomas r. Dodge.
"Our organization contends" states
the letter, ''that all passenger train
mems wages should be raised for pres
ent day needs and without prejudice
to any pending general movement for
changes in the entire western terri
tory"
The roads affected are: Northwest
ern, Minneapolis & Omaha, Burlington
lines east and west, Illinois Central,
Chica Great Western, Chicago & AL
ton and Rock Island.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-14
1T. r." FLIES IN AIRPLANE
Roosevelt Makes Trip In Machine Fit.
ted With New Liberty Motor.

Mineola, L. l., Sept. 14-Col. Theo-
dore Roosevelt made his first flight In
an afrplane. The former president
went UP in a military airplane from
the aviation training grounds here.
The machine was fitted with one Of
the new government Liberty motor.
The flight was made from the Hemp
stead aviation field, and for half hour
the machine, piloted by H. J. Blakely,
an army instructor attained speed
varying from 80 to 110 miles an hour,
reaching an altitude of 5000 feet.
They flew over Camp Mills, where
the rainbow" division is assembled,
and to Garden City, where Blakely exc
euted spiral for the benefit of army
and navy officers and their families
who were watching the flight.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-14
U-B0ATS GET FIVE SHIPS
Submarine Squadron Sent Vessels
Down in Thirty-Five MinutesO

Boston, Sept. 14.-Dr. Patrick s.
Burns of Providence, surgeon on the
Leyland liner Devonian, which was
sunk by German submarine on Au-
gust Il, arrived at an Atlantic port
with the first detailed story of that dis
aster. Doctor Burns brought the news.
hitherto unpublished, that four other
vessels were sunk with the Devonian
by the U-boats. The submarine squad
ron, lying in wait 80 miles off the Irish
coast, consisted of SO craft in all.
Five vessels were sunk in 35 minutes.
with loss of life. This makes the third
time that Doctor Burns has had yes
sci torpedoed under him.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-14
U. S. MEN FIRE BIG GUNS
American Artillery Joins Expeditionary
Army In France.

American Training, Camp in France,
Sept. IA large contingent Of Amer
ican artillery has joined the expedi-
tionary army and is well along with
it's intensive training under French
supervisory instructions.
News Of the arrival of the artil-
lery contingent has been carefully
guarded, and permission to maintain
the fact has just been given. The
American artillerymen are using the
latest models Of the famous French
seventy-fves and also six-inch how
tiers
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-14
HONOR THE FLAG TODAY
Troops Salute on Anniversary of the
"Star-SpanqIed Banner"

Stdr-opanSlSO 6dnneF.
Washington, Sept. 14.-Eyery soldier
in America in camp and cantonment
saluted the flag today at dawn in
honor Of the anniversary Of the birth
of "The Star-Spangled Banner"
Orders to this effect were sent by
the war department in response to a
request made by Mrs. Nat S. Brown Of
st. Louis, national president of the
Children of America Loyalty league.
Mrs. Brown telegraphed the depart
ment that at nine o'clock today 1O7.-
900 school children OF st. Louis would
salute the flag and sing "The Star
Spangled Banner in honor of the an
niversary and requested that American
troops be ordered to pay special hon
Ors at dawn.
Francis Scott Key wrote "The Star
Spangled Banner" on September IA,
1868, after the battle at Fort Nc
Henry.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-14
RIOTS END IN KANSAS CITY
Troops May Be Sent to Prevent Disor.
der at Packing Plant

Kansas City, Mo-, Sept. 14.-Pack-
ing house district in Kansas City, Kan,
Is quiet after the rioting, when one
striker was dangerously injured, two
received minor injuries and an on
locker was badly bruised. Despite
the peaceful indications, it was an
nounced that the mayor would possibly
ask Governor Capper Of Kansas to
send detachment Of state troops to
prevent any further rioting. The Ar
mour plant, where the rioting occurred,
was closed.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-14
On the Green
Diamond
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
Thursdays Results.


NATIONAL LEAGUE.
st. Louis, 1; Pittsburgh, e.
Philadelphia, 1-3; Brooklyn, OF.
Boston, II; New York, o.
No other games scheduled.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
New York, 13; Boston, 7.
Washington, 2: Philadelphia, l.
No other games scheduled.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Columbus, 6; Milwaukee, 5.
Toledo, 5; Kansas City, l.
Louisville, 1; st. Paul, s.
No other games played.
WESTERN LEAGUE.
Des Moines, 2; Lincoln, O.
Hutchinson, 5; Wichita. 9.
Joplin, 6; Denver, l.
St. Joseph, 25; Omaha, "a.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-14
ITALIANS LOSE 25O,OO0?

Vienna Claims Foe Suffered Heavily in
Recent Battle.
Vienna, Austria, Sept. 14.-"The
Italian losses In the eleventh Isonzo
battle" says an official statement is
sued by the Austrian war office, "have
reached almost quarter Of million,
including 10000 prisoners"
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-14
SLAYER OF SHERIFF SLAIN
Frank Van Tassel Shot to Death Near
HiIIsdaIe, Mich,

HlIsdaIe, Mich.
Hillsdale, Mich, Sept. IA mob
just before daylight lynched Frank
Van Tassel, insane, who shot and
killed Sheriff George Ralston Of
Branch county, across the line from
Hillsdale county.
The mob penned Van Tassel in q
barn, set fire to the structure and rid
died the man with bullets when he
tried to escape.
Van Tassel shot Ralston In an argu.
meut at Algonsee.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-14
WON'T SEIZE CANNED GOODS
Washington Denies Rumors U. s. VIII
Take Food From Homes.

Washington, Sept. 14.-Denial that
the government is contemplating re-
QUESTIONING any household stores of
food is made by the department of ag-
riculture and the food administration.
Rumors had come to Washington that
housewives were apprehensive that
their stocks of canned goods were
about to be seized for the army.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-09-14
CITATIONS FOR GALLANTRY
Three Americans Named for Work in
Ambulance Service.

Paris, Sept. 14.-Citations for spe-
cial gallantry have been awarded the
following members of the American
field ambulance: Henry G. Iselin, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Iselin, Geneta,
France: Charles Shreve, Detroit, Mich,
and Cha''les G. Greenhalgh, Pawtucket,
r.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-12-06

~uM6ERLAND VALLEY r. r.
~ TIME TABLE
In Effect Sunday, NoI - t9f7.
Al Il p. -.
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TIME TABLES, ETC.

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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-15
FRIDAY.

Although the Austrians retain q hold
upon Monte San Gabrielle, the remain
Ing mountain stronghold. northeast OF
Corr, the end Is In sight for them in
this region, according to Italian be-
lief. General Cadorna's report shows
the Austrians resisting desperately but
staggering under heavy losses.
The continued retreat Of tho Rus
slams has not caused tho authorities
TO fear seriously for, pcnttro grad, accord
1an1s 10 vent adyi~ es, put apparently
has had the effect of Weakening most OF
the radical elements In the capital to
the necessity OF strengthening Rus.
sia's powers Of resistance. Their news
papers are now urging the dropping
OF internal political quarrels, enforc
ing discipline and presenting a united
front to the enemy.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-15
MONDAY.

The batrc which General Cadorn
Is wagiHg f0r Monte San Gabrielle 1
continuing. The Austrians arc bein
subjected to pressure but by means G
heavy concentrations of fresh troor.
they have been able to keep the Ital
fans from achieving the notable su
cess which completion of the captur,
OF the mountain would constitute.
General Petain's troops clinched tn,
success they won northeast of Ver
dun on Saturday when they pushc.
their lines ahead materially In tn.
Fossc and Cauriercs wood sector. III
Germans were obliged to abandon tho
furious assaulting tactics Of tic aa,
probably because of the heavv loss.
they sustained In attacks which lcf
the French limo mistaken.
The German advance In the R'g
region Is definitely ha'tod. accordin.
to indications In the cnr~""t REPORTS
Russia again HIS critical politica
situation to face. however. with Ger
seral Korniloff deposed from tho chic
command because of his demand -
dtctatorial powers, and with MARTA
law declared In Petrograd.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-15
BIG tt M Der
Continued from Sixth Page.

ana us Katy John came In just then
tyfc took his foot OF the stove and
went out of the Kitchen He threw u
glance over his shoulder at Stella, n
broad smile, as If to say that he har-
bored no grudgc ana nurscd no wound
In his vanity because she would have
none of him.
Katy rang the breakfast gong. Five
minutes later the tattoo of knives and
forks and spoons told of appetitcs In
process of appeaScment. Charlie came
into the kitchen in the midst Of this,
bearing certain unmistakablc signs. His
eyes were intlamcd, his checks still
bearing the flush Of liquor. His de-
mcanor was that of man suffering
an tntolcrablc headache and correspond
ingly short tempered. Stella barely
spoke to him. 1t was bad enough for
man to make Il beast of himself with
whisky, but far worse was his gam
bling streak.
Stella watched him battle his head
copiously in cold water and then seat
himself at the long table trying to force
food upon IN nggricvcd and rebellious
stomach. Gradually Il flood Of reckless
ness wrlled up in her breast
"For two pins l would marry Jnck
Fyfe," she told herself savagely. "Any-
thing would he better than this"
(TO BD CONTINUMD)
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-15
SATURDAY..

Despite the continued retreat Of the
Russians on the Riga front indications
arc not wanting that the German drive
may have reached its limits. This
view, indeed, is taken by leading Ger
man military writer's, who point to the
lateness OF the season as making II
improbable that Won Hindenburg In
tends to push his campaign further this
fall. He will be content with safe.
guarding his new acquisitions, the
bases of Riga and Duenamuende, they
intimate.
The French have renewed their often
sive In the Verdun region. Berlin re
ports an attack by Petains forces or
n front Of twenty miles was repulsed
The battle is still raging. the Ger
mans say.
London reports heavy patrol fghtina
on the Ypres front during the night
a successful British raid near Gavrelle
and Wthe heavy Smelling Of Lange
marck by the Germans.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-15
THURSDAY,

With the appearance Of German
fleet In the Gulf Of Riga the difficulties
of the Russians on their northern front
are accumulated. Not only is tho safe
ty of their armies concerned, but ap.
preiensions arc excited as to what will
happen to the Russian fleet If the Ger.
man naval forces are given full swing
In the Baltic.
The Italian campaign for Trieste Is
being vigorously pushed in tho face OF
vast concentrations of Austrian infan.
try and artillery. General Cado:na
continues to report progress. 1t seems
that the unofficial reports of tho cap.
ture of San Gabrielle were premature
Judging from the latest advices from
the front, but the ultimate reduction
Of this last remaining stronghold OF
the Austrians In the Corr hills Is &c.
counted a certainty by the military
writer's.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-15
A GENERAL SURVEY OF
The WAR
WEDNE SDAY.

Cadorna's strategy continues to bea1
fruit In the great offensive the Italians
arc waging for Trieste. Although OH.
cial announcement Is lacking, there
seems little reason to question des.
patches that Monte San Gabrielle, the
last Of the Austrian strongholds In the
Corr district, has been taken, giving
the Italians possession q the entire
chain of hills dominating tho area.
On the Franco-British front the Brit.
ish hail of shells being dropped upon
tho German lines In Flanders Is caus
ing tho Germans to contemplate aban
doning wide eXpanse of territory
there now being swept by General Sill
Douglas HSg's big guns and those oil
the French cooperating with him IN
tho Belgian campaign. The starting
OF the next entente push hero Is ap
parcntly imminent.