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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-02
cnmaine of cen,snt Men-

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service1
DES MONIES, Iowa, Feb. 2.-Charg-
ing that cement companies by impos-
ing unreasonable restrictions upon
the sale Of cement to counties, are
combined to handicap public officials
in competing with private contractors
Representative James B. Weaver of
Des Moines today introduced today a
concurrent resolution calling upon the
attorney general to investigate and
prosecute the alleged combine. The
resolution was laid over under the
rules, but may be called up by Weav-
er at any time. 1t directs forwarding
of copies of the resolution to the
Iowa delegation at Washington with
a request that a federal inquiry also
be proposed in congress. Among the
new bills introduced in the house to-
day was one by Rogers OF Carroll
county proposing to abolishing the
state board OF parole
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-02
Movement Started for Appeal
That no Hasty Move
Be Made.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Serytce.l
NEW YORK, Feb. "A movement
for a national appeal for uninpas-
stoned consideration of the crisis with
Germany by President Wilson, con-
gress and the press and suggesting a
final offer of mediation in the war,
was started here today by a com
municaticn addressed TO the president
and signed by twenty-six persons, In
Guiding Amos Pinchot, Paul H. Kel-
logg. George w. Kirchwey. Oswald
Garrison Willard The appeal was
printed in half page advertisements
in newspapers and at the bottom was
appended line asking all Persons
who indorse the sentiments contain
ed in the message to telegraph Presi-
dent Wilson at once.
"We recognize the perplexy of the
problem before you" the telegram
to the president read, and we wish
to express our confidence in your
wisdcn and your power of leader
ship
The president is asked, however,
not to allow the nation to be dragoon-
ed into the war at the very end b.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-02
ALL EYES ON UNITED STATES
FOR DECISION ON PROBLEM

about England than any other neu-
trail nation and is correspondlngly
harder hit by its restrictions.
An increasing source OF anxiety In
the Netherlands were reports OF &C
tivity of the German military ma
chine not many miles distant from
the Dutch border 1t was pointed out
today that if by any chance Germany
should attempt violation OF Dutch
territory the winter season, when the
dykes and canals are frozen and
rassable by foot is most favorable
for such a step.
From Madrid came word that the
minister of foreign affairs had long
conference with American Ambassa-
dor Willard after prolonged capl-
net session In which all the aspects
of the new German order were con-
sidered. Premier Romanones was
quoted as declaring the new situa-
ton indicated grave times for Spain.
Copenhagen reported lengthy ses-
sion of the Danish cabinet; STOCK
holm advices detailed the gravest
apprehension voiced by press and
public.
Practically all European neutrais
have ordered all sailings suspended
unit, some decision is reached.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-02
HOLLAND HOLLAND FACES FACES
STARVATION
New German Order, Which is
Stirring up United States,
May Mean Crushing Of
That Little Country.
BLOCKADE rs FEARED
AnxIously Await Word From America
Whether She VIII Help or
Abandon emafrer Sister
A
BLOCKADE IS FEARED

4 [By Lowell Mellett. United Press
staff Correspondent
/. LONDON, Feb. I'm the presence
of what may be the supreme crisis
| in the war, word is awaited from
America by the neutrals of Europe
with more poignant interest than by
the belligerents.
! The smaller Notwithstanding Hol-
! handbook to Washington to deter
mine the issue which may mean their
own life or death.
Messages today from Amsterdam,
Rotterdam and The Hague indicate
fear that the Netherlands is doomed
to be crushed between German land
and undersea forces. An actual
blockade, correspondents declare,
means starvation.
Present supplies of food stuffs IN
Holland may last a month or two
months, according to varying esti-
mates.
The concentration of troops on the
German-Dutch frontier is the cause
of constant speculation and today it
was felt such action, which has been
in progress for the past few weeks,
was taken in advance of the new
sea step.
InG lsOQQOn
in Holland today declared:
"While the Dutch, predominately
cautious, feel a disposition to stand
or fall by their rights, their eyes are
turned anxiously toward the United
States-the greatest neutral-to see
whether she will abandon her little
sisters to their fate"
Dispatches from Amsterdam quoted
the newspaper Telegraaf as asking
whether America will withdraw her
protecting hand over neutrals and
Inon-combatants."
The Amsterdam Handelsblad de-
clares: ''1f America holds to the
spirit of the notes and ultimatums
she has sent to Germany, she must
declare war"
switzerland faces a situation SINH
lar to Holland. The blockade cuts
off all French ports except Cette, and
that means cutting off of essential
foodstuffs and raw materials.
Even Spain-America' enemy of
the days of 1S9S-awaits Americas
determination.
On the other hand the British
press tone today continued temper
ate with reference to the United
States action on the German note,
the editorials generally leasing 1t up
to America to decide her own
course Some newspapers renewed
the suggestion that participation in
the war with the allies might pos
sibly react against the entente in
the end, the Daily Mail observing
that sit might be a positive disad-
vantage to be thus hampered in
reace negotiations by the influence
of German Americans"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-02

[By Carl W. Ackerman, United Press
Staff Correspondent
BERLIN, Feb. 2.-Few Germans
believe America will declare war.
If this belief is borne out, then
England will be compelled to make
peace through Germany's new
blockade order.
In the united chorus of approval Of
TIE limitless sea warfare just an
nounced, this was the opinion gen
orally expressed here today. That
Germany is united as never before.
was apparent today from expressions
of representative Germans.
First of all, the emperor's peace
note of last December united tho
mass of people with him.
And now, announcement OF sub
marine blockade has erased all politi-
cal differences. The emperor has
now a united nation, with all it's
forces cooperating.
Representative Germans who We're
asked today why Germans an
nounced her policy of limitless sub
marinings with it's unknown dangers,
made two replies.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-02
Continued on page p
CALM CONSIDERATION ASKED
OF CRISIS WITH GERMANY

acts of desperation committed by
any Of the balligerents.
The following suggestions of
course, are then made to the presi.
dent:
First-That you call on con-
gress and the press of the United
States for a deliberate and I'M
impassioned consideration of the
international question with the
future of mankind in mind as well
as in the present crisis.
Second-That you call on the
sberigerents, both to meet, as
the central powers have already
offered to do and also to state
their terms, as the allies already
have done.
Third-That you address to the
sovereigns and executive heads
of the governments a final and
personal offer OF mediation.
The message reminds President
Wilson that hasty actions of the
public press have not IN earlier
crises represented the fundamental
feeling of the people"
The message concludes with the
following:
eve believe that your great oppor-
people of this country is at hand. The
men and women who elected you will
back you in the most extreme meas
ures for keeping this country clear
of any ignonincus eleventh hour par.
ticipation in a struggle Tor mastery
which, is not their own"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-02

mean some course might be Edetern-
ined upon by that time.
Such instructions could only be
given after this governments posi-
ton is taken
Today there was every indication
that President Wilson had not made
up his mind but was still struggling
with what officials openly admitted
is the most serious situation this ma
ton has faced since the European
war started its flood Of bloodshed
across a score Of countries.
The official statement quoted OBJ
viously meant that the administers
ton had not at that time connmuni.
Gated in any way with Ambassador
Won Berustorn since the Teuton en-
voy- presented Gerfnany's announce
ment OF her new sea order.
a Al may come arrer the
cabinet goes into what probably
will be the most historic meeting
since the war with Spain. this afte1-
noon.
The cabinet meeting was set for
$50. Usually these meetings take
UP from thirty minutes to an hour.
The one this afternoon was expected
to run well on toward evening.
Preceding the cabinet meeting,
President Wilson was booked for a
conference with Senator Stone, chair
man of the foreign relations commit
tee.
He has been in almost constant
conference with Colonel e. NJ. House,
his closest personal friend and ad-
wiser, since the morning after Ger
many's note was handed him.
It was obvious today there would
be no hurried action. In fact, and
despite the hint of statement or
pasiton tomorrow there were some
officials who inclined to the bellef
that the president may hold back
his decision until he receives some
word from Ambassador Gerard as &c
official Interpretation of certain
phases Of the German note and memo
randa. Every angle was to be iai'
before the cabinet this afternoon IN
writing-for Secretary Lansing on
whom will fall the brunt Of answer
ing queries thinks on paper.
Feeling predominates in official cir
cIes that a break with Germany Is
ineyitabIe-if Germany carries out
to the letter, her avowed intentions
Rut behind this feeling is another
that the unexpected may De eXpecteu
from the president.
There was a notable change in the
appearance Of officials today as conf
pared with the gloom of yesterday
Secretary Lansing was fairly BEAM
ing when he greeted newspap ermen
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-02
neutral Nations of Europe Elk
pect This Conntry to Take
Lead in Action.

limited Press Leased Wire Service. ]
,A.soNDoN, Feb. 2.-The neutral
ATOMS ATOMS of Europe are awaiting
anerica's nau decision as to Germanys
war on the seas with anxiety.
!, Dlspstehes today from the capitals
si.a noiiand, Spain and the Scandina-
so an countries limited that effort
;oa oolu De made in each of those ma
dasa. 70 delay any action until that
cssssllnined upon by the United
es is announced.
/, nand ~, is perhaps hardest struck
baton ehe European neutrals. Dis
T.ues TsS from across the channel to-
Eer;o siye graphic picture of the
with which the Dutch
busnasa bsea the German orders. seri-
knon.,A which was deepened by
Il fSuge far that among the first ships
essna n victim to the new sea ruth
ana was a Dutch freighter. Hol-
. Closer to the barred zoDA"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-02
Gas Explosion Gave Inmates Little Chance to
Escape and Ruins are Thought to Con-
tain Many Blackened Corpses.
CRIES FOR HELP FROM UNDER ICE
Force Of Men Attack Debris With Fury When
it is Discovered There are Living People
Buried Under the Heap.

tho mass Of fce and wrecaaee. pied
in places twenty-five feet high over
the site of the three story building.
All hope that any Of the two score
persons believed to have been trap
ped In the building by the explosion
had been given UP today when search
ers heard the feeble calls for help.
Directed by the little girls cries.
they redoMbled their efforts and
shortly after noon broke through
what had been window OF room
on the lower floor. The room had
been left intact when the outer walls
collapsed and the five people who
had sought to escape. were imprison-
almost Immediately in che ten below
zero weather. forming protective
covering over the haven OF the ffve.
But with the extinguishing Of the
fire, the alternative of being frozen
to death instead of burned. faces
those imprisoned.
When two firemen reached the
room they found the three girls
bed. They were Charlotte, 19. MAJ
Z, and Gertrude. 8. daughters Of
Charlotte Spitzley. On the floor la.
Mrs. Sarah Johnson. Beside the win.
dow, which he had attempted to
break through, lay the husband, al
bert Johnson. Both were partially
encased in covering of ice but still
breathing.
Firemen are still unable at 2 p. m.
to estimate the number OF bodies In
the ruins, and 1t probably will be
several days before the Ice can all
be chopped away. AT that hour,
twenty-stx persons were accounted
for. Twenty injured are being cared
for at various hospitals. Several ara
expected to die. Three bodies. wero
at the morgue.
From Gas Explosion.
CHICAGO, Feb. 2.--Flve persons are
known to be dead and police estimate
that at least thirty others lost their
lives in a gas explosion that wrecked
an eighteen flat tenement in the con-
gested ghetto district of the west
side early today. Two thousand. half
naked and barefooted were driven
from their homes into the streets with
the temperature four degrees below
zero, when buildings for several
squares were rocked by the concus-
sion. Shattered windows caused un-
told suffering
Following the explosion which came
Ny,v, Nr1 Y1n
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-02
FIRST FIRST TEST OF
GERMAN THREAT
American Liner st. Louis In
tends to Sail Right into
Barred Zone and Defy
Submarines.
BIG PASSENGER LIST
Officials Watching Interned Teuton
Vessels for Attempts To- Wreck
Them While at
Anchor.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
NEW YORK, Feb. 2.-Preparations
continued today for sending the
American liner st. Louis into the
new war zone proclaimed by Ger
many. In starting her regular voy-
age to Liverpool, the st. Louis will
test the new German order on
vessel sailing after its announce
ment. The big passenger vessel
with heavy bookings, Will sail tomor-
row, according to officials Of the In
ternational Mercantile Marine, un-
less contrary Instructions are re-
ceived from Washington.
The Philadelphia and the Finland,
both American line ships. are now
nearing Liverpool. The Philadelphia
is proceeding through the danger
zone at about half speed, having
broken crank shaft on her port
engine She is proceeding under
power of the star-board engine.
Active precautionary measures to-
ward German and Austrian ships "
ing in New York harbor are still be-
ing taken. United States secret
service agents are on the alert, with
instructions, it is said, to watch
closely for attempts to scuttle the
huge vessels. Four destroyers ended
a night vigilance in the harbor with
dawn today They allowed four
ships to pass quarantine after rigid
examinations.
There are about ninety German
ships at various American ports.
They have gross tonnage OF 594,-
696.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-02
First War Orde, ISSUED
Conceaks Lot zztior1 Of Ships
Navy Department Closes Lid, aily Information Telling
laiIy Information Telling
!ps are Stationed
Navy Department Closes Lids
Where American Wa

dFrsse ea
location of warsh
available the TACT that
fleet
roLa the Atlanica an /.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-02
Nearing Danger Zone.

NfEW YORK, Feb. 2.-The, Amerl-
can Iinef Philadelphia, bound for
Liverpool, with man. Americans
aboard, is nearing the barred zone Of
the waters about England today.
A message received from Captain
Candy by the American line Offices
here today reported the Philadelphia
919 miles west of Fastnet at noon
yesterday. She was making 15ia
knots an hour, despite a broken shaft.
Captain Candy reported "all vel" ;"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-02
Martial Law in Brussels.

limited Press Leased Wire Servfce.l
LONDON, Feb. 2.-GeTmany has
decided upon martial law at Brus-
sells, in view of the forthcoming new
deportation orders for sixty thousand
Belgian workmen, according to an
Exchange Telegraph dispatch today
from The Hague,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-02
Marchlno Out Of Mexico.

limited Press Leased Wire Service1
Ell PASO. Texas, Feb. 2.-The in
fantry division of General Pershing's s
American expedition, composed of
the Sixth. Sixteenth, Seventeenth
and Twenty-fourth regiments, has
reached Lake Palomas. where 1t will
remain for review Sunday, according
to advices reaching here today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-02
Dutch Ship Recalled.

ROTTERDAM, Feb. 2.-The Hol-
land American liner New Amsterdam.
which sailed from Rotterdam Thurs
day, was recalled to port by official
orders today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-02
History Behind closed Door.

lBy Robert J. Bender, United Press
Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-Strong
official hint that some announcement
oi this governments course with re-
gard to Germany's announced inten-
ion OF waging unrestricted sea war
lare, may be looked for within twen-
ly-four hours, came from the stale
department today.
= Nothing has gone forward to
germany yet" was the only official
aeiinite statement forthcoming up 70
noon.
me statement, however, that the
american steamship line might be
slVen instructions which 1t has re-
eaested as to permitting its ships 10
sdll by tomorrow" was taken to
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-02

CUnited Press Leased Wire Service1
CHICAGO, Feb. 2,-Five
persons had been taken out
alive at noon today, from the
ice encased tomb, which last
night was an eighteen apart
ment tenement in the crowded
Ghetto district on the west side.
Three Of those rescued were
unconscious, when reached by
fremen. Another, a six year
old girl, becames unconscious
and died while being rushed to
the hospital. All are badly
frozen and their recovery is
doubtful.
IUnited Press Leased Wire Service.1
CHICAGO, Feb 2.-Firemen at 10
o'clock this morning digging among
the ice covered ruins of the west
side tenement destroyed by gas
explosion and fire, heard voices call
ing for help. They are believed to
come from victims of the fire who
sought to escape through the base
ment and who became imprisoned
when the outer walls collapsed.
That any one could live under the
mass of ice that covers the wrecked
building seems impossible to fire.
men. An emergency call has been
sent. to outlying stations for more
men to assist in clearing away the
debris.
Woman is Alive.
CHICAGO, Feb. 2.-Firemen, clear
ing away ice and debris in the ruins
Of the wrecked tenement, in which
two score of people are believed to
have lost their lives, were, at IL a.
M, within two feet of an imprisoned
woman.
For Gods sake, get me out" was
all she could say.
Beside the woman, who is about
thirty years old, rescuers can see the
body of man through the tangled
mass of wreckage. He is believed
to be dead, while the woman, barely
able to humble, can live but a short
time unless released. She is blue
from cold.
Firemen and police worked des-
perately all morning to penetrate
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-02
'TODAY'S REPORTS
ON TIE WAR
Germans Take British Prisoners and
Destroy Seven AeropIanes, Says
Officiai Statement.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
BERLIN, Feb. 2. (Via Sayville wide
less. british forces which had en-
tered German positions on breadth
held by one company on the road
from Gueedecourt and Beaulencourt t,
after a strong fire, were elected By
German counter attacks, today's oE-
ficial statement asserted. A. num-
Der of British prisoners were taken.
The report also said seven enemy
aeroplanes had been destroyed.
From the crown princes front, on
the Combres heights and in the
ALLY forest, the statement reported
capture of twenty prisoners from de
stroyed French lines, taken by
thrusting detachments.
In the Vosges, six prisoners were
taken by accommodating detachments
Flyers were active on the northern
west frcnt valuable information be
ing brought back as to British posi-
tions by the German air squadrons.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-02
"Nothing Has Gone Forward to Germany
Yet" Was Announced Today by State De-
partment Before Cabinet Had Met.
MEETING THIS AFTERNOON TO DETERMINE
History is Being Made Today Behind Closed
Doors at Washington, With Probable
Announcement Tomorrow.

runited Press Leased Wire Seryice1
WASHINGTON, Feb. r.
The definite statement that
nothing has gone forward to
Germany yet'' was made by
the state department today
relative to the present German
American crisis.
At the same time the depart
ment left the impression that
some suggestions, inquiries or
instructions may have been
! sent to Ambassador Gerard.
though it was authoritatively
emphasized that the depart
ment neither affirmed nor de-
MED that impression.
Where yesterday afternoon
the department. made the def
mite statement that no an
nouncement about the situa-
ton would be forthcoming
over night, it announced today
that it did not know whether
there would be some statement
this afternoon or tonight.
This created the impression
that some definite statement as
to the American course might
be expected following the cabi-
net meeting, or at the latest,
tomorrow morning.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-02
French Report.

PARTS, Feb 2.-Fai1ure of Ger
man attack Thursday evening
against a French trench at Leintrey
in Lorraine, was announced in to-
days official statement.
Around Verdun the statement de
tailed artillery activity in the sector
of Louvremont Dunkirk was bonn
barded by enemy aircraft, with small
damage. There were no casualties III
the air raid.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-02

In The Gate City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-02
FEW GERMANS
EXPECT WAR
They Do Not Think United
States Will go so Far as to
Break Relations With
Kaiser.
THEIR SIDE OF TIE CASE
New Sea Order Can End War Sooner
by Bringing England to Terms,
Unless America
Joins In.
THEIR SIDE OF TIE CASE

[By Carl W. Ackerman, United Press
Staff Correspondent
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-02

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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-02

The Telegraph service Of Tho
Daily Gate City and Constitu-
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our own leased wire.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1917-08-10
PLANNING FOR
FARMERS DAY

Reports from over the coun-
ty in general indicate that a
large crowd will attend the
farmers rally to be held at the
Demonstration farm at Martin
on Wednesday, Aug. Is.
All the Corn Club boys and
all the Canning Club girls of
the county are expected to be
there on this occasion, when a
canning demonstration will be
given under the direction of
Mrs. Ellis, the county agent.
Farmers from all the adjoin-
ing counties have been invited
and many are expected to
come over to Weakley and see
what the best farmers, the best
Corn Club boys and the best
and prettiest and sweetest
Canning Club girls in the state
are doing from an agricultural
standpoint.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1917-08-10

Mems cool pants that sold
for $1.25, now 40 cents, at AL
Gardeners.
Supt. Estes, of the Mt. Yer
non Sunday school, and, by the
way, one Of the most thorough
ly wide-awake Sunday schools
in the county, informs us that
his Sunday school was the only
one in the entire county re-
spending to President Wilson's
recent request for Red Cross
funds; that this school raised
the sum of $14.50 on one Sum-
day, which sum will be turned
over to the Red Cross.