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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-26
u. S. FLEET LEAK
WAS IN ENGLAND
American Officers Believe German
Spies Who Revealed Sailinss Were
Located Overseas-investigati alton Un.
der Way in Washington.

n
Located overseas-Investisa alton Un.
der Way in Washington.
Washington, May 26.-Official in
vestigation was under way today to
uncover whether the leak on the sail
ing of American destroyers to the war
zone was on this side Of the Atlantic
or whether German spies got it in
England. Admiral Sims has reported
positively that tie Germans knew of
the departure Of the ships and their
arrival four days ahead OF time and
had time to mine their path.
Some officials&are inclined. to be-
,lieve that the leak was in England de-
spite the statement of Secretary Tan
sing that the Cser1naD spy system wal
still at work in this country:
1t was stated officially today that
only q few officers in the office ol
Admiral Benson, chief Of operations
knew the destination OF the destroyers
The commanders themselves were ig-
norant of the port until they opened
sealed orders. probably twelve hours
at sea.
was strewn by submarines with mines
intended for the American ships and
this was considered by officials that
the German information concenin &
the departure Of the boats was ac-
curate.
The seriousness Of the disclosure was
not greatly ameliorated by the fac,
that the German plan was discovered
in time and the destroyers saved.
Panama canal officials are taking
every precaution to protect every ap-
proach to the waterway from possible
enemy activities. All boats are pro-
hibited from entering or remaining ir
a wide restricted area embracing the
mouth Of Balboa harbor. except by per-
init. violators are warned that they
may be fired upon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-26
DENY DELEGATES PASSPORTS.
American Representatives, to Socialist
Conference May Not Attend.

Stockholm. via London, May 90
Leading members Of the socialist inter-
national conference expressed surprise
at the news that Secretary OF State
Lansing had refused passports to
American delegates.
James Eads How, the so-called mil
lionaire tramp" Of America, has sent a
message Of protest to the state depart
ment, in which he was Joined by Mayor
Karl Kindhagen and Karl Fries, inter-
national secretary Of the World Church
Peace Alliance, and International presi-
dent Of the NJ. c. A.
Word has been received that the
moderate Russian socialists will send
delegates. Victor Adler, leader. Of the
Austrian socialists, arrived today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-26
Ter Storm Sweeps Thru
4 - 70 Counties, Tearing
s Jagged Path.
VILLAGE OF ANDALE
CHIEF SUFFERER
Sixteen Identified Dead in Town 0,
Less Than 800 Popu,atien-Nine
Killed in Country Near ssdewiek
and Two Near Newton-Suddsnness
Of Storm Prevents Many From Seek.
ing Safety in Cellars.

Wichita, Kan. May 2s-The death
list as result of the tornado yester-
day stood at twenty-four at noon to-
day. according to corrected figures
! Twelve were killed at Andale. nine In
the country district near Sedgwick.
two near Newton and one near ElbinK.
Eleven were said to be injured seri.
ously at AndaIe.
Wichita. Kan. May 26-South central
Kansas today is recovering from the
ravages of a spring tornado. which late
Yesterday tore jagged path through
two counties and killed thirty people.
Andale, village OF less than 800
inhabitants, was the chief sufferer, with
sixteen identified dead. The country
district to the northeast, near SedR.
wick. reporter nine fatalities. while tive
dead were identified near Newton.
More than half hundred persons have
been injured.
The twister arose In the southwest
and swooped down upon Andale with
q suddenness that prevented any organ
lied escape. With the small end OF
the funnel shaped cloud slashing path
from a quarter to half mile In width
| residences and busines0 builainKD Of
the town were reduced TO splinkers.
Then the tornado swept through VAak
In known - gone Of the riche9* fasM.
ing sections OF the state. x
Some Of Injured May Die.
| At least seventeen persons were
killed. or the fifty injured the condi.
jtion OF. at least six appeared hopeless.
The property damage was large.
Andale has population Of 237.
A special train carrying doctors has
been sent from this city.
The storm burst suddenly on the
town. which but few minutes before
had been enjoying the sunshine. with
n terrific torrent OF rain. Coming from
the southwest 1t dropped to the ground
two miles before reaching Andale, lev
cling houses, trees and growing grain
in its path.
Saved by Rush to Cellar
! A warning cry Of a man who had
heard the ominous roar sent the occu-
pants Of the little country general
store into the basement. Just as the
twister struck the building, cutting it
in half and settling the roof upon the
floor. A dozen lives were saved in
the store by the prompt dive into the
cellar.
! Henry Rausch and his daughter were
believed to have been the first victims,
their little house being blown asunder
as If by an explosion. and the two
occupants being beaten to death by
the flying timbers.
Mrs. Alex Schmidt and her small
daughter were struck down and killed
as the mother ran for 4 place Of SAT-
ETY.. The child was found dead clutch
ed in her arms. Mrs. John Klein and
three children we're buried in the wreck
/ age Of their cottage and never had a
chance to escape.
List Of Identified Dead
! The identified dead are:
| RauschS Agnes.
Helger. Grandpa"
! Helger, Mrs. Frank.
Helger. Frances.
Schmidt Mrs. Alex.
| Schmidt, Irene.
| Mertes. Joe.
Klein, Mrs. John and three children.
Cordell. Nick.
| Rausch, Henry.
Somerhauser. Minnie.
Bach. Henry.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-26
TOO MANY FLJJNKEYS
GOMPERS DECLARES
Labor Federation Head Says Apparent
Labor Shortage 10 Due to Irregular
Employment. And Maintsnanee Of
Corps Of Servants.

washington. May 2s-waste Of labo,
thru irregular employment and main
tainance Of a large number of valete
and flunkeys are responsible for the
present apparent labor shortage, Sam
uel Gompers. president Of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor. declared to-
day. s@s rs
He recommended that instead Of
lengthening working hours to meet
government war demaDds, employers
take greater care to provide steady
employment anad wealthy persons re-
duce their corps OF servants. @
THE experience Of Great Britain un-
der war conditions" he declared
proves conciusively that the wisest
plan is to continue the eight hour day
wherever 1t has been established and ia
establish 1t where It does not already
prevail" S.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-26
INCREASE IN REVENUES.

Missouri Pacific Operation Revenues
Show Gain Of $10,472,221.
New York. May 26.-Total operating
revenues of the Missouri Pacific rail-
road system for the calendar year of
1916 were s1s.972,sl2, an increase OF
$10,472,221 compared with the previous
year, as shown by the annual report
issued today. The income, after de-
Quoting the operating expenses was
$15,52S,65S, an increase of $2,131,649,
and the surplus. after charges, was
ss5s,00s. compared with a deficit for
the previous year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-26
we.klv Bank stateroen..

New York. May 2S.-The statement
OF the actual condition OF clearing
house banks and trust companies for
the week show that they hold SITS, t2s.-
$40 reserve In excess OF legal requires
ments. This Is an increase OF Scs.SSs,-
fe56 over last weois - = s i (. - q
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-26
Lana FuneraI Tuesdav,

Portland, Ore, May 26-The bodyof
United States Senator Harry Lane, OF
Oregon. who died in San Francisco on
Wednesday. arrived here today. The
funeral will be Tuesday following ar
rival of congressional delegation
from Washington.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-26
CLINTON THREATENS
TO QUIT BASEBALL
Managers Say Team Will Be Disband-
cd Monday IF Arrests Arc Made
Sunday For Violation of Blue Laws
County Attorney Says Spectators
Can Be Arrested.

Special to Times Republican.
Clinton. May 26.-OffiSers Of the
Clinton ball club in statement today
say If the game Sunday is prevented
the club will disband Monday morn
ing and the players disposed of. Coun-
ty Attorney George Claussen says not
only players but spectators too can
be arrested, which attorneys for the
club deny.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-26
MERCHANT SHOOTS HIMSELF.
Accidental Death Of Former eeImond
Man at Parksrsburg.

4W M1n At PaFKeF1buF0.
Special to Times-Republican.
Parkersburg, May 26.-E. H. Norby,
Tor the past eighteen months propri-
etor Of a variety store here, was killed
yesterday afternoon by the accidental
discharge OF an automatic pistol. From
the evidence at tho coroner's inquest
Norby was engaged in cleaning the
gun and It was exploded accidentally.
the bullet penetrating the body just
below the heart and causing almost in
slant death. The jury's verdict was in
accordance with this evidence.
Mr.. Norby was about 30 years OF: age
and came here eighteen months ago
from Belmond. He Is survived by a
wife. The body was taken to Belmond
this morning for burial. s
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-26
DISMISS BLUE LAW CASES.
Theaters, Drug Stores and leo Cream
Pariors Held Necessities"

Special to meS-Republican.
Council Bluffs, May 26.--Judge Cape,l
in superior court today In lengthy
decision, dismissed all the cases against
the moving picture theater proprietors.
druggists and ice cream dealers,
brought as a result OF last Sundays s
raid. Judge Capell held that In ac-
cordance with the present fabric Of So
ciety all such places are considered
necessities. The court also held 1t
discretionary with the trial court to
determine what are necessities under
the law.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-26
German Artillery Active.

London, May 2s.-Increasing activ-
ity of the German artillery along the
British front, between the scarpe and
Croisilles, in France, Is announced by
the war office today. The British have
effected a slight improvement in their
positions on the right bank of the
Scarpe.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-26
FRENCH SAILORS SHOW DARlh1.
Outright Germans in Recent Engage.
ment of Flanders.

Paris, May 26.-The ministry Of ma
rine has issued the following state
ment regarding the naval engage
ment off Flanders on May 20:
! According to fuller report Of the
Engagement on May 20, or Flanders
bank, the enemy, superior in force to
the French fotilla, opened fire dr1t.
but seeing the French torpedo boats
bearing down upon him with the In.
tension Of boarding, he retired at high
speed toward his base. The gun FIR
ling lasted about quarter Of an hour.
lIieutenant Bijot, commanding the
Boucher, and the navigating officer
were killed. Ensign Peyronnet. altho
wounded In six places, one wound be-
the end Of the action and brought the
ship back to Dunkirk. One Of our
ships succeeded In avoiding q torpedo
by skilhul handling. Attempts made
by the enemy to throw our ships Into
confusion by false signals failed to
work. Tho French vessels suffered
only slight damage and dominated the
adversary, who gave up the objects for
which he set out"
! Can official statement from the
iFrensh admiralty on May 30, stated
that a fiotilla Of German destroyefs
lhad been driven back to its base by
four French destroyers. The German
statement declared the French ships
were repeatedly hit) n,
outlines Dsfsnss Asainst. u. Doat. (
Rear Admiral Lacaze, the minister of
marine, outlined the means OF de-.
tense France had adopted against the
underseas boats In the chamber Of
deputies today. ~
II see no reason why should not
speak Of these methods. he said. ut
would be childish to think they are
unknown to the enemy. They consist
OF q system Of patrol boats, armine OF
merchantmen and fitting them with
wireless, Of seaplanes. nets, mines,
smoke raising devices and drag nets.s,
! Tha minister said that France HAD
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-26
Important Progress Made in
Costal Region in Direct
ion of Triest.
FRENCH REPEL
COUNTER ATTACKS
Desperate Efforts Of Germans to Retaks
Captured Positions North Of the
chemnin. des. DANES Fail = French
Gain New Ground i'm Champagne
Sector Hais Reports Some I'm
provemsnt Of British Position.

Despite desperate attacks by
tho Germans to gain vantage
points they have lost recently
north Of the Chemnin- des- DANES
and in the craonne region, the
French have succeeded IN holding
these positions and in the Cham
payne have gained new ground on
both sides Of Monte carniIlet.
The British, on their front, also
are pursuing nbbIing tactics. Gen.
oral Hais reports slight improve
mont 6f the British positions on
the right bank of the scarps, east
Of Arras. New reactions>,by the
Germans may be, in preparation
between croisiIlss and the searps,
as an increased activity Of their
artillery in this seetor is reported.
A German air raid over England
cost the lives Of seventy six per-
sons and the injury Of ia others.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-26
JEWS OF JAFFA RUINED.
But Thirty Of 5000 70 1000 Rssidsnts
Permitted to Remain,

Copenhagen. May 26-The Jewish
Rundschau OF Berlin. a Zionist organ.
has received a dispatch from Jerusa-
lem, confirming foreign reports Of the
economic ruin Of tho Jewish population
OF Jaffa thru compulsory evacuation.
Between 5000 and 5000 Jewish resi-
dents Of the town have been expelled
,by the Turks, only thirty being per-
,mitted to remain, ~ M Il Z
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-26
PAGE ONE.

y
Telesraphic News: ~
German Airplanes Raid Eng, 4
Coast Towns.
Italians Take Many More Prisoners.
Restricted Dietary For Americans
Probable.
Thirty Killed by Kansas Tornado.
Rules For Registration Day.
PAGES TWO, THREE AND FIVE.
Iowa and General News:
German Spy System Menacing.
Search of Sixteen Years Unites Kin.
State Hit by High Prices.
Kenyon After Food Grafters.
Review of Sports.
PAGE SIX.
Editorials:
A Litany of the Stacker.
Canadian and American Bonds.
Pull Together. Boys.
Topics and Iowa Opinion
PAGES. EIGHT, NINE, TEN, ELEVEN
City News:
Much New Rolling Stock For NJ. &
ST LIZ
Ansons Outhit Pilots But Lose.
To Push Work For ~" Army Work.
State Center Liberal to Cause.
Local Comment.
PAGE TWELVE.
M arkets and General:
Evening Up Trades Boost Wheat.
Corn Averages Lower.
Cattle Steady.
Hogs Sell Lower.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-26
NEWS OF THE DAY
T..R. BULLETIN
The Weather.

Sun rises May 27 at 1880; sets at 1925.
Iowa--rvr settled weather with thun-
der storms In northeast portion to-
night cooler tonight, Sunday fair
Weather predictions for the week be-
ginning May 81; Plains states and up
per and middle Mississippi valley. cool
first part, followed by reasonable tenn
perature after Tuesday. First half un-
settled. with local rains. last half fair
Range of temperature at Marshall
town: Friday, ~ and so; Thursday
II and 3s: May 25. 1916, So and 81, Al
I this morning, Sc; yesterday, 80, Rain
fall Friday, 81 Of an inch.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-26
cermane Improve Portions.

Berlin. via London May 26.-The
Germans yesterday improved their po-
sitions on the Chemnin- des- Danes, on
the Aisne front, taking 544 French
prisoners, the war office announced
today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-26
Rowe Offered Secrets

HoW0 OWeT0d S0cFOtaFyShIp.
Washington, May 26.-Dr. l.. s. Rowe.
secretary OF the international high
commission and professor OF political,
science at the University cf Pennsyl-
vania, has been offered the assistant
secretaryship Of treasury In charge OF
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-26
INCREASE is uNwARRANTED.
Examinatio Tended 70 Show Railroad
Surplus Would Give Relief.

washington, May 26-Public hear
ings on the proposed IL per cent. freight
rate Increase were continued today be-
fore the interstate railway commission
The general trend Of the cross exam
nation today was to show that the rail-
roads could meet the emergency from
which they asked release. by turning
to their surplus funds before asking in
creased rates.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-26
Nest Ambitieus Airplans Raid.

A town on the southeast coast OF
england, Friday evening, May 25, via
London, May 2s.--The most ambitious
airplane raid yet undertaken by the
Germans on Great Britain occurred
here late this afternoon while the
streets were crowded with shoppers
and workers returning to. their homes.
The raiders dropped a large number
OF bomb9 apparently in haphazard
fashion from mile or two above the
+ town, killing seventX-six persons. most
" women and children, and injuring
rs more. NJ &.
The arst raider to Narriye was the
leader Of squadron Of five. It was
dying at such q height that it could
not be seen against the brilliant sun,
tight which flooded the cloud fecked
sky, evcept by trained observers with
good glasses. The raider was followed
by the other four at a slightly lower
4 elevation. They sailed in bee line
across town: dropping bombs contin-
1 snously.
Many persons In the streets first
learned Of the raid when they heard
the explosionS Of he bombs around
them. The zons In which the bombs
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-26
French Make Further Proprsss.

Paris. May 2e.-Further progress
was made by the French on the Cham
pagne front during the night. Two
German counter attacks were repulsed
and 12O prisoners taken, the war Of
fee announced this morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-26

Rome, May 2s.-The Italians have
captured $500 more prisoners on the
Carso tho war Office announces.
Heavy fighting con ntinues..
The Italians made important pro-
gress in the coastal region in the di-
rection Of Triest. They carried trenches
from the meuth of Timayo river, on
the gulf OF Triest, to point east OF
Jamiano. and also the heights between
Fondar and Medeazza.
The Italians also made progress east
Of Boscomalo, in the region Of Castag-
nazizza, north Of Tiszoli, and in the
Plaza zone.
The statement says the number OF
prisoners taken on the Julian front
from May IA to Friday is 22,419.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-26
Food Bills Debated.

Congress continued to debate the ad-
ministration food bills today in both
houses The first bill proposing meth
ods to stimulate production Is first un-
der consideration, while the committees
are at work on another bill to provide
machinery for food administration to
be headed by Herbert c. Hoover.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04

You haven't the home Of the Richmond Motor COM
for you begin the big sunny wndoWed building on
the Of Tenth and Broad streets long before arrive
Ford automobile and supply shop where Fords in
all styles with all of the latest fixtures be at any time
The shop right the path of all Ford and would
be It's the convenient in town for automo
bists to stop to be fixed up.
On Tenth and Broad streets the Richmond Mo
company the City Hail. where every citizen stops at
some to pay bill and while he is doing this he
his machine in the shop for gasoline tire general
overhaulng for any type large small repairs Equally
convenient the shop for the hundreds OF of Fords
who stop the Capitol for business either the Capitol
tho Library All tneys turn this the next and
avoid delaying their passengers halt moment for
plies Before crossing the vaduct is well for Ford to drop in
for repairs All delivery automobiles of stores catering to
Church Hill trade pass this corner and glance at the
Ford bodies display which the needs of all business
houses will convince of the drivers that differ
style top would be Of nestmabe value.
The greatest advantage of the Richmond Motor company
its location in the center of the financial section of Richmond
For convenience there is no shop like the Richmond
the building Bright sunny rooms spotless and
lacking In the dsareeabe odor of gas prevalent in most
places its kind display the various types of Ford tops to the
best advantage The offices all the first floor and
unusually large garage space the of the building admits
nnumerabe machines supply adjoining guarantees
quick work Three skilled workmen in the garage all
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04

times attend the machines and in most adjustments
gratis
Not only machines Sold equipped with the latest devices
and supplies but the second floor of the building complete
automobile repair shop conducted When badly injured
chine brought into the garage is rolled electric ele
and raised the second floor where skilled mechanics
take it in hand and partially entirely reconstruct it Electric
deck raise the and suspend from roey where
conveniently handled The excellent lighting of the build
ing from windows helps the detect all flaws The
majority of the repair and reconstruction work done by
chimes, all operated by electricity.
The Richmond Motor company open and doing business IN
the most uptodate and in very short time its
chanc will be distinguished by uniforms The aim of the
pany he service complete service by the
efficient and the neatest work1nen.'
G. Cook general manager Of the Richmond Motor
pany L. Moser formerly with Ford Motor Co., is assistant
the manager w G.. King sales and G. EN-
rick is the head of the accounting department. j. E. Saxby
who well known the Ford public and formerly connect
ed with Kaeher Motor company will be in charge of the
Service Department.
The Richmond Motor company not organization for
it established in September 1916 with offices at Oil East
Broad and service station 1410 West Broad The
rapid growth of the business due the excellent service
rendered made nconvenent for offices and workshop to be
separated they took wing and few to the most central and
place in the city and settled in the
sunny spot Tenth and Broad streets Here the
Richmond Motor company smiles at all and invites
inspection and trial
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04
TAKE CARE OF YOUR
INVESTMENT

Your Ford car is an investment
which produces only when 1t Is work
ing. 1t must be kept in active daily
commission to realize the fullest value.
To give this performance, the car, like
any other piece of fine machinery, re-
auires occasional mechanical attention
We have the best of trained experts
who are pleased to give this ME-
CEANICAL ATTENTION.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-14
SONGANDSERMON
CONVENTION
Impressive Services Mark First SEES
sion cg Evangelical Lutheran
Augustaua synod
400 PERsoXs ARE PRESENT


The Evangelical Lutheran synod
today reelected lts present on.
cCrs. as follows
President DR.. L. A. Johnston,
ST. Paul MINI
Ti0e President-Dr &. a. Bran
dele, Ienver, Colo.
Secretary A. Anderson
Ruxhokme Iowa
Treasurer E. Es Anderson
Rock Island. Eli.
ON behalf Of the city OF Rock
Island, Hay0r YcConochic well
coined the delegates at the SEES
sion q the synod tbIs morning,
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