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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-14

eff the kaiser is getting short OF men,
it looks as if he could recruit some at
Lowden and Davenport" suggests the
Knoxville Express.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-14
IOWA OPINION AND NOTES.

"Any old maid should be able to get
husband now" says the Sioux City
Tribune. Look over the draft list and
pick your Stacker"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-14

"If the opponents Of teaching Ger
man in the schools could. know the I'M
perial German governments propa-
ganda to put it there and to encourage
it's USE" exclaims the Des Capital.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-14

To the Des Moines Register there
seems to be little doubt that the coal
operators Of Illinois were conspiring to
boost prices, else they would not SO
speedily have given in to the demands
Of Governor Lowden.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-14

at is a question whether farming on
$500 land would be profitable. II prices
were to get down to very much lower
figure than is the case at the present
time" admits the Burlington Hawkeye
ION the other hand, when the acre
produces three or four times the pres
emit average crop. there will be the alb
selute surety of making very handsome
profits on s50e land. And when q few
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-14

It Is all right for the government u
hold JOB for al cnploye who take
an army position but the employ
shouldn't draw wages in both places.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-20
INTRIGUE OF GERMANY
IN MEXICO DENIED

MEXICO CITY. April 20.--Genera Hay.
president of the Mexican Congress, today
declared he knew of no German influence
that was being brought to bear on mem
bers OF Congress to oppose General Car
ranza's policies or plans OF neutrality.
1T is true" General Hay said that the
audience in the galleries gave demon
straton for the German Minister when Gen
eral Carranxa read his message. ! i'm
nediately called them to order. however
and warned that any manifestation in favor
Of or against any diplomat was prohibited
and that a repetition of the demonstration
accorded the German Minister would not
be allowed.
We are duty bound to follow the policy
of Carranza for strict neutrality in essence
as well az in form. | have no knowledge Of
pretentions on the part OF German agents
to influence members of Congress TO oppose
the neutrality policy or to urge German
alliance.
"The Congress is merely an electoral
college and Is not legally capacitated to
treat with international questions. We
have not even appointed committees
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-20
J.P. MORGAN, GUARDED.
VISITS BANKER HERE
Financier Calls on Levi l.. Rue,
Fellow Member Of Fed
eral Board

j. p. Morgan visited Philadelphia today
Shortly before O'Clock this afternoon he
made call on Levi L. Rue. president OF
the Philadelphia National Bank. Mr.. Rue
said the call was largely personal that mr.
Morgan and he were associated on the FED
eral Advisory Board, OF which Mr.. Rue is
vice president and James y. Forgan chi
cago banker, is president At recent
meeting of the board IN Washington Mr..
Rue presided, and Is acting as president
until Mr.. Forgan RECEIVERS from an Illness,
Immediately on leaving the Philadelphia
National Bank Mr.. Morgan walked across
the street to Drexel Morgan & Co. lie
was closely followed by husky protector,
In whose hip pocket there was very per-
ceptble not to say suspicious lump
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-20
MAY HALT BATTLESHIP
WORK IN YARDS HERE
New York Shipbuilding Company
Ready to Alter Naval Con-
struction Plans

II Secretary of the Navy Daniels carries
out program now under consideration, for
stopping work on battleships and battle
cruisers which could not be completed for
several years in order 10 concentrate on
smaller merchant marine craft. William
Cramp & Sons will not have to halt any
Government construction The firm is not
making an- battleships or cruisers. it was
said by officials today. However. there are
in process of construction at the Cramp
yards two scout cruisers and two destroyers
The yards have orders for six more DESTROY
ers.
The New York Shipbuilding Company is
building three battleships for the Govern
ment One of these, however is nearly
completed and probably would be finished
anyhow. Work on the other two. however.
will stop Immediately II Daniels issues the
order he is contemplating.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-20
SUGGESTS PENNSYLVANIA
UNIT IN ROOSEVELT FORCE
John w. Frazier Asks Governor Brum-
baugh to Aid in Equipment
of Division

Pennsylvania should unite with New ,crh &
in raising division of American soiuieis
to be led by former President Rooseven
for immediate service in Europe, accorulhe
TO John w. Frazier, Philadelphia attorney
and secretary Of the Meade Memorial COM
mission. -,---
Mr. Frazier today sent the folo"ihs
letter to Governor Brumbaugh:
Hon. Martin @. Brumbaugh'
Governor of Pennsylvania,
Harrisburg, Pa.
Dear Sir:
II is my confident belief that politica'
considerations at Washington VIII pre-,
clude the patriotic offer OF Coiohe.
Theodore Roosevelt to raise and leao
division of effective American soldiers
for immediate service in France against
Germany. and believing that the morai
as well as the military effect OF sucn
division of well-seasoned, Thoroughly
equipped troops in such cause ana on
such a field would be incalculable III
good results. | earnestly recommend
that Pennsylvania promptly unites WIN
the state of New York in raising ana
eouipping such a division OF American
fighting soldiers, and having them sent
to France for immediate service III
this worldwide war now waged WIN
such wonderful tenacity by Germany
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-20
UPSTATE EMBEZZLERS
GET HEAVY SENTENCES
Frank Larned and Son, of
Wilkes-Barre, Took $173,0OO
From Poor Clients

WILKES BARRE April 20.--Frank W.
Larned and son. Lewis NJ Larned. real
estate brokers. went before Judge John NJ
Garman today and pleaded guilty to charges
Of embezzlement and conspiracy in Ave Of
the 1873 cases against them. They were sem
fenced in only five cases. Father and son
were each fined $500. ordered to pay the
costs and to spend five years in the Eastern
Pententary. In addition. Frank w. Larn-
ed was disbarred from practice in the Lu-
zerne courts.
The Larneds Incorporated about Sl73,-
O00of funds entrusted to their keeping by
many poor clients. The assets of the father
and son will not give the victims more than
three cents on the dollar.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-20
DRAFT BILL DEBATE DELAYED
AS SENATE DISCUSSES PRESS CIJRR
Csntinued from Pare One

Continued from PAGE One
financial corporation will be the foremost
problem, but other subjects to be con-
sidered are
Diplomatic questions such rs ultimate
peeos terms. munitions, wheat supply,
general transportation, blockade of
Germany. communications, aviation and
snti-submarine work.
On the first matter-diplomatic questions
this Government expects that there will
De little difficulty In clearing up such con-
troversial matters as England's shin
seisures and mail censoring. as they af-
fected American rights. With respect to
ultimate peace terms, Government heads
are saying nothing further than the United
states is not inclined to make any separate
terms with Germany.
Work to increase the munitions supply
VIII be taken up thoroughly and some
arrangement may be made whereby Eng
iand Will increase her own output. giving
american firms an opportunity to suppIv
United States needs. though there is by
NO means any idea of shutting off the
vital stream of munitions from this country
"heat supply must be considered. in
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-20

tnls connection the British probably Will
give their experience with liquor in war
times and their advice may have much to
40 win what this Government determines
with respect to suggestions for closing dis
tliieries and breweries which now eat up
a vast grain supply.
Discussion of the blockade of Germany
VIII De included in the broader topic of
general naval cooperation. This co.opera-
uon Is already under way, the United States
having taken over Atlantic patrol work.
hitherto i'm Allied hands.
Anti-submarine work is being deyeloned
poth mere and abroad. The big fleet of
wooden ships is probably the key to the
"noie problem. as Germany cannot build
submarines fast enough to keep UP with
them' ana even if she sinks them she de-
stroys only small cargo In each case. As
america Is planning for a big air fleet. too.
she VIII be able to assist the Allies ably
In that vital field.
Pians for reception of the commissioners
are going on rapidly. They will be met
mere by Secretary Lansing. Counselor polk
ana other dignitaries and later will he
President Wilson's guests.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-20
CENTRAL POWERS
FACE REVOLUTION
Revolt Within Six Months
Foreseen by the London
Morning Post
FOOD SITUATION CRITICAL

LONDON. April 90.
Revolution within six months is threat
ened in Germany and Austria Hungary,
says the Morning Post today. The Ger
man allies, especially the Dual Monarchy,
Bulgaria and Turkey. are nearing collapse,
according TO the Post. The article in part
follows:
II is common knowledge that Ger
many and the Dual Monarchy, and still
more Bulgaria and Turkey. are drift
ing rapidly toward military and eco
nomlc exhaustion. In the Dual Mon
archy disaster confronts the people. The
question of peace is one Of extreme
urgency for the Central Powers. for
within six months time or even less
famine and revolution probably will
sweep away the Hohenzolerns and the
Hapsburgs in one common catastrophe
The strike situation in Germany seems
less acute today. Advices from Amster-
dam and Copenhagen said that striking
workmen. especially ammunition makere
hopeful through the Governments prom
ises of more food and overawed by the
threat of the German War Office to "in.
tervene" IL agitatons are kept up. are re-
turning to work.
dispatch from Copenhagen quotes the
Berlin newspaper Tageblatt as saying that
100000 men were idle in Germany but
that many Of them have returned TO work
and others have promised to do So The
German Socialist newspaper Vorwaerts, of
Berlin, estimates that 800 ammunition
plants were affected by the food and labor
strikes
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-20

ambassador Francis is keeping in closest
'ouch with the situation and all of his
reports are transmitted directly to the
President Meanwhile Petrograd adyices
indicate that Germany shortly will attempt
driVe directly against the Russian capital
Because Of possibilities Of the Russian
situation officials are awaiting with the
greatest interest the assembling here of the
international war conference which is to
dispose of many of the problems which are
racing this Government In connection with
active participation in the war.
The Cabinet meeting today was scheduled
conference. '"e
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-20
MAY HALT TRANSIT
UNTIL SUIT IS OVER
Fluck Will Ask Temporary
Injunction Until Main
Trial Is Finished
MAYOR AND AIDS CONFER

preliminary injunction restraining the
city from continuing construction of its
high-speed transit lines will be requested
according to an announcement made today
by otto Wolff Jr, attorney for Frank w.
Fluck. plaintiff in the taxpayers suit
against the city.
Application for the injunction will be
MED IN Court OF Common Pleas No. 4, prob
ably tomorrow. said Mr.. Wolf. IL granted
the injunction would block transit work
until decision favorable to the city was
given.
This turn of affairs put a new light on
the transit situation. Director Twning of
the Department Of Transit previously had
announced today that the taxpayers suit
would not interfere with work on the city's
high-speed system.
Mayor smith called council of war"
THIS afternoon to decide what stems the
city shall take in the transit fight. lie
went into consultation in his office with
chairman Gaifney, OF Councils Finance
committee city Solicitor Connolly and
Transit Director Twining. Luncheon was
served and arrangements made for a pro.
traCted session.
The Mayor announced he had called the
conference that the course of the city
might be determined. now that its transit
plans have been attacked in court The
City Solicitor. he said. as the law officer of
the city would be the one to announce the
steps taken following the conference.
The suit in the form in which IT was
filed by Frank w. Fluck does not act as
preliminary injunction automatically fore
ing the city to halt all work Director
Twining has been advised Under the pres-
ent status the c':y authorities have fifteen
days 10 enter an appearance in Common
Pleas Court No. and thirty days to file an
answer.
flucks suit would restrain the city from
with any OF the lines of the
system and would likewise restrain the CITY
from borrowing any OF the SCI, 100 900 au-
thorized for port and transit DEVELOPMENT
excepting the S2,500,O00 for which bonds
have already been sold.
rumor that politicians were backing
the transit suit was denied by both Flucl
and his attorney. Charles l.. Fluck. pres-
lent of the Northwest Business Mems As
'ociation brother OF the complainant and a
transit obstructionist for several wears also
declared that the suit was smply I'm line
with his transit views as expressed in the
past and that there was nothing ulterior
back OF 1t.
The suit is based upon the single legal
argument that the election at which the
loan was authorized was not held legally
ind that, therefore. the loan itself is ille-
gal. To proceed with the present plans, |
he bill OF complaint AYERS, would mean an
increase in taxation and a fare above five
cents.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-20
SOClALISTIC INTRIGJJES
IN RUSSIA CAUSE CONCERN IN IT 8

WASHINGTON, April 20.
Inc Russian situation is causing concern
% omciais here. Failure of the Provis-
sonal Government to reconcile the difYer-
encss between itself and the radicals Ia
inoerferfng with the reorganization of the
RUSSIAN army. In nF'ltion, socialistic eIe-
ments are known 70 lie intriguing against
ne provisional Gcvernment andS utilizing
~ q its ehorts in advocacy Of making q
separate peace with Germany.
While officials generally believe that
Eventually solid Government will be
formsd IN Russia. they are not losing sight
g the fact that the present situation is
nusd with dangerous possibilities.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-20
American Woman Dies in Brazil

Mrs. Amanda l.. Baunsardner mother
of Ira C. Baungardner. Brazilian repre-
sentative of the Fidelity Trust Company.
of Philadelphia. died at her home in San
Paulo, Brazil after brief illness. She was
eighty-siX years old. Mrs. Baungardner
was born in Soudersburg. Pa. and was mar
ried to David l.. Baungardner. who died
several years ago. Since then she has made
her home with her son in san Paulo
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-20

GENEVA April 2oWth the Allies
Gated that Germany
the
Macedonia believed
hghtng
an Struma Rivers
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-20
Crews Desert; Fear U.Roats

RIO JANEIRO, April 20.--The crews of
two Brazilian merchant ships at Lisbon
have deserted rather than risk death from
German submarines on the voyage home.
says dispatch from the Portuguese cap
ital TODAY. ..,..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-20
Gives Auto Ambulance to France

TRENTON. April 2o.-Williamson Buck
man. of this city. has given the French
fully equipped automobile
ambulance. to be known as The City OF
He will maintain the ambulance
and it's accessories for one year.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-20


sch another victory
announced of
captured Turkish
Of
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-20
Mans Body Found in Schuylkill

The body Of white man was found to.
day floating in the Schuylkill River under
the Girard avenue bridge. Identification
was impossible. The body was taken 10
the Morgue.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-20

STOCKHOLM April 2o-Foweu Russia to bea
army. ~ '"'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-20
IL German Aircraft Shot Down

Paris, April 20.-Ten German aeroplanes
and two captive balloons were shot down
by the French on April 16, the War Office
stated today.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-20


Buying
W aid
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-20

CHICAGO 20The
pounds OF
Bush Shoe Company
Waukesha
wl
six months
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-20

PETRoGRAD 2O-The
70 the Russian liberty
million of
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-20
By CHARLES p. STEWART

LONDON April 2OA quotes the Telegram as
Essen, rmany.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-21
EAGLES WILL INSTALL
OFFICERS JAN. 7
Wheeling Aerie to Celebrate Fifteenth
Anniversary In Near Future

Wheeling Aeric, No. 344. Fraternal
Order. Of Eagles. are preparing TO hold
an old time social session following tho
Installation of officers which Will DO
held the evening OF Wednesday. January
End.
At recent meeting a committee con-
sistlng Of Thco. W. Fink. chairman! w.
r.. Zane. Leonard Schulcr. Joseph Win
teThalter. S. X. Johnson. J. II. Schneider,
c. j. Smith Rnd Fred k!es. were named
. to take charge Of the affair and they
Immediately started to work on the pre-
limlnaries. \ meeting OF tho committee
70 complete details will be held at tho
Eagles hall noxt Sunday afternoon a,
which meeting arrangements will no
made 10 secure speakers and other en-
tertainerS.
;; The newly. elected officers who will
be installed. January end. are: president,
Chas. II. Holmes: vice president, John
W. Norrlngton; chaplain. William Zane:
secretary. F. P. Daily: treasurer. Theo.
w. Fink: inside guard. Louis Helfen-
bine: outside guard. Edward Reed: ply
sician. DR.. Walter NJ Daily; trustees, j..
Horny Schneider, Fred kIes and S. *.
Johnson.
The Wheeling Aerie OF the FratcrnA
Order Of Eagles Will. on March S0th
next. enter on It's fifteenth ycnr. being
instituted in 1903. Since that time It
has consistently advanced In member
ship and during It's life has dispensed
much help and cheer not only to It's
members but to many worthy non-mem-
bers. II IS the intention nj the proper
time to fttingly observe the annircr-
sary,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-21
COUNTY COURT

Deeds Recorded.
Henry Elu:a and Ida Blum. his wife.
TO c. r. Annes. Parcel OF land IN the
Ruena Vista addition.
Marriage Licenses.
Joseph Phillips. %. Akron. Ohio and
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-21
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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-21

The high school girls club are stuff
Ing a second consignment OF dates for
tho camp boys Christmas.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-21
RIVER NEWS

Tho river was stationary ut the wharf
here last evening with n stage OF four
fort. nine Inches on the gauge. The
river has been rising but was checked
about noon yesterday. At the McMech-
en- dam n stag" uf f!re fcat was reported
with tho river stationary.
There has been no change In the boats
the Milton still hning ut the wharf and
the Ruth Ut McMechcn.
River Te-ogrnHs.
DAVIS ISLAND D-iM--l.I feet and
stationary: cloudy.
sTECBENvILLE-3.5 feet and rising;
cloudy.
PARKERSBURG-4 feet and rising:
clcar.
MoRGkNTowN-G.s feet and sta
tIonary: clear.
OIL ClTY--2.S feet and stationary;
clear.
WARREN-l.2 feet and stationary;
clear.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-21
GETTING READY FOR
COMMUNITY CHORUS
Program Already Arranged for sunday
and Platform Under Course
Of Construction.

Tho platform for the accommodation
IF the Community Chorus. who arc 10
sing on Sunday Mt 500 p. m. Is no" IN
the course Of erection Mt the loot OF
Twelfth street on the river bank. There
are soc singers in this chorus. and lhcy
will be assisted by tho Community
band, which Is directed by Mr.. Gump
The Boy Scouts will be ushering. and
only members of the chorus VIII Do
seated on the platform.
The following Is Z cnmplcto program:
PROGRAM.
Star Spanglrd Banner
Invocation Rev. Claude Porter Terry
Presentation nf Tree 10 the City....
Mayor Vester
Christmas Carols:
Away in Manager. .Children's Chorus
First NOVEL;. Community Chorus
Welcome to the Boys. Judge Nesbitt
Keep the Home Lights BurninG"...
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Chorus
For Your County and My Country"
...........W omcn's Club Chorus
Trladclphia Glea Club and Chorus.
Presentation Of Comforts for Soldiers.
.............M Mr. G. .. Magic
Comforts knit by Patriotic League,
Junior Red Cross. Class No. 81 Of
the First English Lutheran Sum
day School.
~. $. National March. ...........
........... Cathedral High School
"America'S Message" ..,............
Elm Grove Glce Club and Choruscs
20 Star Of Wonder. Chorus
Holy Night" ..................C Chorus
Young Peoples urchestrR-Dr. Mcclure,
manager.
Community Band-Mr Walter Rogers,
Director.
AEcompanis Conrad. Miss
Schockcy, Miss Frederick.