davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-18
iLsonHearsHouse
on Allies Situation
Far Reaching Change of Naval and Military Policy May Re-
suIt-Note of Optimism Prevails in Missions Report
of Its Observations in Tour of Entente Countries

ers who are held i'm Russia Now.
even though the bolsheviki does
make peace. it is understood that
al agreement will be reached which
VIII prevent any of these men tax
ing any active part in the war.
Meets Mission Members.
Following his conferences with
Col House the president met the
members of the mission who &C
companied him. He already had be-
fore him the written reports OF the
Representatives Of the war and navy
departments. the treasury, the ship
ping board and the war trade
board. All contained important rec
concentrations. Gen Bliss and Ad-
miral Benson have recommended
certain matters OF great military
and naval Importance Under the
naval program the American fleet,
which through its destroyers has
done wonderful work IN com bat
ting the German submarine. will al
so undertake new and dangerous
duties the exact nature OF which
may not now be limited at
It was expected that as a result Of
today's conferences announcement
soon woulG be made of the person
mel of the representatives of the
United States on the supreme war
council of the entente and also Of
the military and naval council. But
although the selections are likely 20
be made Immediately il is within the
bounds Of posi- bility that the names
will not be made public until the
officers selected actually are on the
job.
The president also had explained
10 him the promises which the
American mission had made to all
Of the nations that participated in
the various conferences.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-18

While you're talking about fuel
conservation: about doubling people
up in their homes, dispensing with
church ser ices, closing the schools,
the movies. billiard halls and some
factories. why not include the brew
cries and saloons
The question is put TO The News
Times 10 pass along 10 Fuel AC-
ministrator Hardy. 70 the Minister
ia association. and not by ranung
rruhibitionist either Il comes from
C. A. Stanton. manager OF the Sheri-
dan hotel. who added. YOU can
close my Tar as soon a. YOU please
- long ss YOU close the rest Of
them.
The suggestion came a. volun-
.ar. contribution 10 the fuel con
servatio1 cause. Those brew cries
gro no. producing thing or benefit
60 -.-,f,nat and the saloons are sell
lug nctAIng or benefit To anyone.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-18
Alien Enemies Blamed
For Bombing Mansion

International News Service
SACRAMENTO. Calf. Dec IS
Alien enemies today are blamed for
the bomb explosion that damaged
the executive mansion. occupied by
Gov. and Mrs William ID. stephens
last midnight. Police and federal
officials are rounding up suspicious
characters.
A score OF arrests had been made
during the first few hours follow
ing the dynamiting bat officials say
they 90 not know whether the guilty
man is In custody.
The bomb was planted against the
brick wall of the mansion, i'm an al
ley way that runs about 40 feet
from the street and directly beneath
the windows OF the room occupied
by Gov and Mrs. Stephens on the
second floor.
At least 20 sticks Of dynamite
" ere used according 20 the police.
4 hole three feet square was torn An
the brick foundations
Henry Claussen. the night watch
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-18
Would Close Saloons
to Conserve the Coal

while the movies give weary people
some place 20 go. and such factories
as divers make something OF
worth"
IL might be mentioned in this
connection, that the Ministerial as
ISOLATION did include closing the sa-
looms in its list Of recommendation
but for some reason j. was over
looked ia the report The breweries
are said 20 be using an immense
amount II coal that would 60 a long
way toward caring for the suffering
poor
Whether the f.ei administrator
has power 20 close any sucn insJi-
tutious or whether the MesSrs.
MuesseL Hoban and the saloonkeep-
ers will cooperate soluniarily re-
mains 10 be seen. but the suggestion
seems timely.
Fuel Administrator Hardy might
take timely notice.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-18
SENATE ACCEPTS
DRY AMENDMENTS
National Prohibition Measure
Goes to PreS't Wilson
For Ratification.
IntelnationaI News Service


WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-I'he SEN
ate this afternoon agreed 20 the
house amendments to the Sheppard
nationwide prohibition resolution
and sent the measure 10 the white
house to receive the president S
signature.
The action of the senate was;
taken by a rising vote. Vice Pres't
Marshall announced the count 10 be
A. 10 s.
Sen BOrah of Idaho. although a
dry" launched a fight against the
house amendments. He declared
them 10 be clearly unconstitutional
and predicted they might invalidate
the whole measure. He insisted that
congress had no right 10 fix a time
limit for the ratification of the
amendment by the states
Either this amendment has no
business there or else il will pre-
vent a real submission OF the cues
ton 10 the states" said Sen. Borah.
1T is not within the power of con-
gress TO change the fundamental
law Of the land. This amendment is
clearly not in accord with the con
stitution. | have made a careful
study of the matter and I have
come 10 this conclusion"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-18
MERCENCY FLEET CORPORATION IS REORCANIzE
ate Orders Probe of Transportation Difficulties
General Pershing
Voices Confidence
in His Soldiers

International News Service
PARIS Dec 1S.-"The American
troops bring to a great work the
keen responsibility and a keen desire
TO do it we'll" said Pershing in an
interview printed by the Petit Par
isien today. The paper quotes the
American commander i'm chief as
saying further:
You viii see the fine elements
whereof the American troops are
composed. They will soon prove
that they are not an improvised
army, but strongly organized body
capable Of victory"
The correspondent quoted Gen.
Pershing as saying i'm conclusion:
The suggestion spread by the
Germans that i declared we were
not ready for war and that five years
ago 1 criticised the British and
French commands is absolutely con-
trary TO the truth
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-18
MEANS MAY BE TRIED
FOR KING WILL FRAUDS

international News Service.
CHICAGO. Dec. Is. - Castor 3
Means. acquitted of the murder OF
Mrs MaUde \. King i'm Concord. y.
c.. may face "A second trial in Chi
caso. IL became known today. in an
announcement issued by State 5
Atty. Hoyne.
An investigation has been started
TO determine if Means can be pros
ecuted in connection with the alleged
second will of the late James c.
King. husband of the woman for
whose murder he was tried
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-18
COSSACKS TAKE
TOWN IN SOUTH
Dispatch From Haparanda
Says BoISheViki Have
Suffered Reverse.
Internatlonal News Service .

International News Service:
STOCKHOLM, Dec. 1S.-A second
defeat for the bolsheviki forces in
southern Russia and the capture of
ROstov by patriotic Cossacks were
reported in dispatch from Hap
amanda today.
Rostov is in Ukrainia and on sat
urday the bolsheviki war office in
Petrograd announced its capture
from the COssacks with the aid of
warships from the Black sea fleet
that had gone over to the bolshe-
Wiki cause.
The former defeat was at Odessa.
i'm Ukraine where the bClsheviki
forces were diven off while trying to
take over the garrison.
The foregoing dispatch indicates
that civil war is still in progress IN
southern Russia.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-18
KERENSKY ELECTED TO
CONSTITUENT ASSEMBL Y

News Service:
PETROGRAD. Dec. 1S.-For-
mer Premier Kerensky has been
elected a member of the con
stituent assembl from the pro
vince of Samrra. IL was learned
today The latest advices from
the interior show that the revo-
lutionary socialists have lead
over the bolsheviki candidates
for the assembly.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-18
International News service.
WASHINGTON. Dec 1S.-TF

WASHINGTON. Dec lS.-The
in ermost secrets of the war. those
involving mOmentous questions on
which hinge the fate of all of the
nations engaged. were uncovered
nere today The immediate result
admittedly will be a general tighten
ing IN in all matters of American
fal ticipation The ultimate object
will be naval and military changes
o. policy which will be far reach
irS. Additional emphasis also will
De put on the win the war at any
cost" $, can here in the United
states.
Hollis Long Conference.
From Immediately after dinner
last night until well into the early
morning hours the lights burned full
bias; in Pree't Wilson's study i'm the
white house Closeted only with Col.
J.. NJ. House the president received
complete report on the doings of
the American mission abroad both
for hours last night and again to
day. Secrets which could not he put
on paper we're revealed in cold,
sharp language that left little TO the
Imagination. Spades" were called
spades by the dimunitive Texan
whose powers of observation are
second TO none. CHASTITY mistakes OF
policy. which have been taken ad-
vantage of by Germany were eX-
ult;ned. But through his entire re-
port. il was later learned from an
unirlpcachable source. ran a note OF
extreme optimism. CONFIDENTIAL doe
uments were displayed and explain
ed showing exactly what is trans
piring behind the Teutonic from
tiers. Even the general plan which
the forthcoming peace offer of the
kaiser Will follow was revealed.
Result Satisfying.
The fruits of the work Of the
secret service of the allies and OF
the United States were produced 10
balance the effect of the admitted
mistakes of military and naval men
and entente statesmen. The result
was satisfying. The German mill
tary power was shown TO be crum-
bling-slowly it is true-but none
the less crumbling and i'm every
part of the empire The disaffection
in Turkey and Bulgaria is extreme
and the president was told just
what has been done toward forcing
a separate peace by these countries
and what can be expected within
the next six months.
The conference between the pres
ident and his closest personal ad-
wiser and counsellor was resum ed
Immediately after breakfast today.
For hours the entire situation was
canvassed. col. House is understood
TO have emphasized TO the president
his conviction that there is no real
weakness anywhere in the allied
ranks. He explained all that has
been done 20 meet the Russian sit
uation.
The Russian Situation.
In this connection. il is under
stood. that Col Housa explained
the steps that he has taken TO pre-
vent the entente's precipitating the
Russian governmental control into
the camp Of the enemy He is I'M
derstood to have compelled the al
lies 70 reconsider a decision where
by they were TO withdraw all OF
their diplomatic and consular rep
resentatives from Russia when the
bolsheviki took over control I'm Pet
rograd. This action made the best
Of an ugly situation aDc prevented
an immediate peace which would
have released for immediate service
or the western front all Of the Aus
rro-Huugarian and German prison
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-18
ANOTHER WIRELESS HERO.

international News Service.
WASHINGTON, Dec. IS
Good bye. Mack Shouting this
farewell 20 a shipmate. Radio
Electrician c. L Ausborne went
10 his death when the army
transport Antilles was tOrpedoed
by a German submarine Oct. Il.
Rather than attempt 10 save
himself. Ausborne locked him
self in his radio room and flash
ed appeals for help broadcast
while the ship was sinking.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-18

The northwest has profted by
preference in shipment because the
hired man of the coal operators be-
came a federal officer by act Of Dr.
Garfield"
This charge was made by Gov
Cox, commenting on the statement
made in Washington by Dr. Garfield.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-18

fuel administrator. in regard TO coal
cOniiscation orders issued by the
governor. The latter declared his
action was in accordance with DIT.
Garfield's instructions. and that such
steps were taken because F. c..
Baird, whom Gov. Cox referred to
as the hired man" failed 10 observe
the Washington rulings.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-18

LONDON, Dec IS. - There IS
nothing Of Importance 10 report from
the British front. the war Office an
nounced today
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-18
TIE WEATHER

Indiana Partly cloudy ton tEfTt-
warmer in northeast portion. Wed
nesday fair and colder lower Mich
igan Probably snow tonight and
WEDNESDAY Warmer tonight in
southeast portion. cold "Wednesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-18

IcoNrlNuED on PAGE FouR)
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-11
New Political Turn

PETROGRAD, Jan. 10. via London.
The political situation during the
last two months for which the word
crisis" seems entirely inadequate. has
taken new turn with the resigna-
ton Of Alexander Trepoff from the
premiership and of Count Ignatieff.
minister of public instruction and the
appointment of a new premier. The
official announcement OF this change
which has fallen upon the country,
continuously excited and emotionally
existed by the drama OF swift changes
and climaxes, hardly created the eff
feet which would have been natural
under other circumstances.
This time the tide has suddenly
shifted and Is running strongly in the
reverse direction. Prince Golitzine,
who succeeds TrepOff, is a member
of the extreme conservative group,
who always manifested the strongest
reactionary principles and, as mem
Der of the imperial council. has al =
ways shown little sympathy for the
progressive tendencies of the new
regime. The ostensible reason for his
replacement Of Trepoff was the ap-
parent inability of the latter to pre-
serve strong, united cabinet.
1t has been known for some time
that there was a great divergence in
the point of view between two distinct
groups in the cabinet, in one of which
stood Trepoff and lgnatieff, and in
the other NJ. ProtopOpoff, the minister
Of the Interior. The fall Of one group
or the other became essential. The
significance of this latest change in the
ministry can best be explained by the
following sentiments expressed by
Prince Golitzine in an interview after
his appointment
Il have not yet had time to formu-
late program, but my watch word
Will be everything for the war, every
thing for victory
'Being occupied with this aim we
cannot now think of reforms in the in
terror. After victory we can begin
the reorganization <of our internal
life"
The new premier said that he was a
firm believer in the responsibility Of
ministers only to the will of the en-
peror and. that in this principle the
government must be united.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-11
MOB THREATENS
To LYNCH JUDGE


PADUCAH, KY, Jan. 10-To escape
lynching at the hands of mob, Cir
cult Judge Charles Bush and Com
monwealth's Attorney Denny Smith at
Murray. Ky, agreed to try Lube Mar
tin. negro charged with murder to-
morrow instead of at the next term of
court according to reports reaching
here tonight
vile, KY. for safe keeping and was
taken TO Murray last night. Because
.of . fear of mob violence he was
held in the court house all night
guarded by a large force of deputy
sheriffs
This morning when his case was
called for trial counsel who had been
appointed to defend him asked for a
continuance because of the discovery
of new evidence which there had not
been an opportunity to develop. This
was granted, and the negro was
started back to Hopkinsville his de-
parture being kept secret for a time.
When persons in the court room
I learned of The continuance granted
Martin and OF his removal according
to the reports reaching here. a large
crowd Immediately surrounded the
judge and commemorative attorney
demanding that the negro be brought
( back for trial Immediately threatening
If this was not done to lynch both
Attorneys on both sides are said 10
have agreed. In the face Of the situa-
ton which threatened to have the
negro brought back here in the
morning and placed on trial
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-11
RADICAL DEMOCRATS DECIDE
To UPHOLD ACTS Of MR.. HUNT

Radicals in the democratic state eX-
ecutiVe committee yesterday placed
the party on record as favoring every
act of George Hunt in his fight to re-
tain possession of the office of gov
ernor That this action will not be APP
proved by the majority of the party
however and that through its central
committee the Arizona. democracy
may reverse the executive committee,
is considered quite likely, in view Of
the fact that instead of eliminating
Hunt as an issue within the party. the
contest has tended TO place him more
squarely in the middle of things.
George j. Stoneman, chairman of both
the central and executive committees,
is the leader of the opposition, and il
is believed he viii not lie down to be
stepped on by the Hunt controlled rep
resentatives.
Easing his action on the resolutions
passed by cne central committee just
prior to the inauguration of contest
proceedings by Hunt. StOneman called
the executive committee to pass on
subsequent acts of the ex-governor,
with respect to his forcible retention
Of the office and papers. In this,
Stoneman is thought 70 have mis-
judged the committee, which had been
practically donated to the Hunt Gle
ment by the conservatives, so that in
the event of a Hunt defeat. the stigma
thereof would not attach to those who
believed in a less radical conduct of
the general campaign. The object OF
the movement was attained, but when
II came to a contest and the oddly
twisted results Of it, the conservatives
found themselves without proper rep
resentation ON the executive com
mittee.
The makeup of the central commit
tee is more conservative.
Knowing this. Mr. Stoueman offered
the executive committee an opportun-
itv to ask for his resignation. In ef-
feet he told them that he had heard
talk Of a movement to put him out OF
his office. and that he invited them e
make the suggestion He said that he
could resign only TO the central com
mittee. and that if the executives
wanted action all they had to do was
( to say the word There was no wore
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-11
THE WEDDING Of MISS
OSBORN 0MR. P|ST0R

Miss Kathryn Osborn youngest
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Neri =. Os-
born and sister Of Secretary Of State
Sidney p Osborn and w. L. Piston.
were married at five o'clock yesterday
afternoon at the Presbyterian church.
Only the relatives and a few close
friends Witnessed the ceremony. the
service being read by Reverend John
l.. Marquis
Mr.. and Mrs Piston left Immediate
~ after the wedding for Los Angeles.
They will he at home at the Adams
hotel on their return from their week s
honeymoon on the coast.
No announcement had been made Of
The engagement and only the most in
innate friends Of the young people
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-11

said There was too little doubt in the
minds of the radicals as to what the
central committee would do if the en-
tire case should be opened up for their
inspection.
Action was had on the matter with
extreme promptness, when the com
mittee assembled in the north pailor
of the Hotel Adams at ten o'clock. af-
ter n night and forenoon of hectic
canVassing Chairman Stoneman made
short statement He outlined the
reasons for the call and cautioned the
members TO think well of what they
were about to do. The meeting was
very orderly and well conducted
The pro- Hunt resolution, as intro
duced by Senator Hughes of Pima
reads as follows
Resolved That il is the sense Of this
meeting that the call of the meeting
of the executive committee was unnec-
essary and that this committee, as a
committee. stand unqualifiedly behind
Governor Hunt.as the representative
of the democracy Of Arizona, in his
contest for the goeernorship of Ari-
IONA
The Eeaten Substitute
Judge Stoneman introduced a sub
stltute resolution, rather innocuous n
its bearing on the subject, but in
tended to leave the contest where il
stands, and at the same time. put the
party in the clear in case any Of the
acts of Hunt are declared Illegal The
resolution:
Il il resolved by the executive
committee Of the democratic state cen
trail committee that the democratic
party of the state of Arizona, Will,
heartily supporting George W. p. Hun
in any action legally taken by him FOL
the purpose of securing a fair, homes
and legal count of the votes cast in III,
last election does hereby disavow re.
sponsihility for any action by him
taken in connection with the contes
pending, which has been or may be b,
the courts of this state declared TO b,
without authority Of law and to con.
sutute usurpation Of or an intrusion
into the office of governor"
The substitute was lost by vote o
rs to s and the Hunt motion passed >,
10 5. All hat five committeeman were
present either in person or by proxy.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-11
Funston is Inspectinq

DOUGLAS, Jan. 10.-Major General
Frederick Funston, commander Of the
southern department, u. S. A., accom-
panied by his aide de camp, Captain
Fitzhugh Lee arrived in Douglas today
to inspect the regulars and organized
militia troops stationed here
review Of the regular infantry, ar
tillery, cavalry, hospital corps, and
quartermaster field trains will he held
by General Funston and Brigadier
General Thomas F. Davis, command
ing the Arizona district, tomorrow
morning at o'clock at Camp Harry j..
Jones The organized militia in Camp
Frederick Funston will be inspected by
the two officers at ten O'Clock.
General Funston then will leave by
automobile for Naco to inspect the
troops stationed there returning to
Douglas during the afternoon. He will
tleave Douglas early Friday morning
| for Fairbank, in order to board the
private car furnished him by the
Southern Pacific railroad, for Deming,
y. NJ, from where he will go ia
1 Columbus
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-11
ONLY ROUTINE SESSIONS


DENVER. Jan. 10. Lgoth houses Of
the Colorado legislature adjourned
early today after routine sessions.
Several minor bills were introduced in
the senate In the house. Speaker
Best is expected TO make his commit
tee appointments tomorrow. No action
has been taken thus far with refer
ence 70 the message OF former Cover
nor Carlson relating To hold over APP
pointments. and there were indica r
lions that they would be disapproved
and Governor Guntrr left free to make
his own appointments. The count OF
the Denver vote in the legislative con-
test proceeded rapidly today and to-
night it was announced that IS OF the
1873 precincts Ia the city had been gone
over.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-11
GOOD NEWS,
FOR APACHE OFFICIALS

The Phoenix headquarters Of the
Apache chief Mining Company are ID
receipt Of glad news from Armstrong
who has been running a cross-cut on
tho forty foot level. He says that he
has been in a vein OF rich ore from the
foot Of the shaft. and that the end is
not in sight As he puts II, being
strong men the letter was not written
until it had been dug well into. They
also made requests for immediate
shipment OF supplies and material
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-11
MISS HELEN ELY IS
REPORTED IMPROVED

Friends Of Miss Helen Ely. who has
been seriously i'll in New York will be
delighted to learn OF her Improvement
in health Mrs. Sims Ely left for the
east and will remain with her daugh-
ter until she has completely recovered.
II is greatly hoped by her many adj
mirers, that Miss Ely will accompany
her mother on her return to the west
The young artist has been absent for
more than a year and on the occasion
OF her last visit remained hut a few
weeks.