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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-03
FOUR ARE KILLED
AND FIFTY HURT
IN iowa WRECK
Train Topples Down 60-Foot
Embankment,

CROMWELL, Iowa, Feb j-four
known dead and fifty injured ono prob.
ably fatally, is the toll OF the wreck OF
train No -, Chicago, Burlington &
Quincy which ran into a broken rail
here last night, left III. track and top
Piled down a S,xty-ioot cmbankmcnt into
4 frozen slough Scores OF men and
women clad only IN night clothes wer,
hurled through windows and were cul
and bruised They clustered about on
the ice and snow IN temperature below
zero until relief train with physicians
arrived from CfeSton, al hsur after thc
wreck ID A
Ast OF Dead
The dead
MRS JOHN SASH, 50 years old
Crcs,ou. Iowa
I. L. SCHROEDER, IS wears old
Omaha
A. r. DAVIDSON. ~ years old, Nc
nah. Wis.
MISS MARY HAWKINS, p year,
old, Eagle, Neb.
Nj OF the dead and the more serious.
" injured were passengers in the wood.
en- chair car which was partly dcmol
shed
Search for More Bodies.
Occupants Of three steel sleeping car
were gu, and bruised bu, none Of then
was, fatally hurt II was not knowI
early today whether any bodies re
maiE-I-i III ..i-wseckaas, bu.-.sstel.- wa.
being made
Many OF the injured caught in IN,
wreckage, suffered intes'ely in the zero
weather, while the steel coaches weG.
being lifted 10 free them.
The wreckcr which first arrived wa
toe light TO hit the GAYS and i wa, Scy.
cral hours before the last OF, the mjure,
/ had been released
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-03
STEPS PLANNED
TO CURB PLOTS
AGAINST NATION
S500,000,000 Preparedness
Bill in Senate,

WASHINGTON, Feb Measures
proposed TO proteet the United states
against conspiracies that may result
from the rupture with Germany will be
considered at special session OF the
senate judiciary committee after the
presidents address To congress I he
committee will be urged to consider the
measures as quickly a. possible hy the
administration.
s5o0,0Oo,0o0 Issue.
Senator Thomas today introduced an
amendment to the house revenue hiIl
proposing al issue OF $S00OOoOOO non
interest bearing treasury notes to pu,
the nation in state OF naval and mill
tary preparedness
The amendment wa, read but not dlr-
cusscd, The notes would be payable ~
persons from whom 'he government
purchased munitions. could be used TO
pay taxes and would be rcdccmable IN
1895
No Action Expected.
Democratic Leader kitchln told re.
publican Leader Mann when the house
convened today that no action by con-
grcSs was contemplated today in con.
nection with the presidents address
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-03
MANY AMERICANS
new YORK
ON TWO LINERS
British Ships depart Today
Despite Warning,

NEW YORK, Feb. j-Ihe first pas.
scnger steamers 10 leave this port since
tho declaration of the new German
blockade are booked TO sail today.
They are the Carmania OF The
Cunard line, and the Adria,ic of the
White Star line The American liner
ST. Louis postponed It's departure unit!
SUNDAY Agents of the two BrittSh
lines announced that there would he M
change in their sailing plans. Many
Americans are booked to sail on the
British liners
PHILADELPHIA Feb despite
the state departments advice that veS-
sells flying the American flag and de'-
tined for European ports should post
pouc their departure, shipping men
here today said that Germany's action
IN declaring Tor unrestricted submarine
warfare had not caused them to change
their plan, IN the least Half dozen
boats with capacity catgoes obtained
clearance papers Yesterday and some o.
them were expected 70 leave today
Among the number was the American
tanker Gold Shell with gasoline 'or
Bordeaux and Roucn
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-03
BREAK WILL Not
HURT FARMERs.euALI

That the break with Germany will
have no i'll effect ON the farming in
duStry OF Oklahoma was the opinion
expressed this morning hy President
Frank NJ Gault Of the state board oi
agriculture Even Vt war is declared
he says i, will not hurt the farmers
"All crops have been disposed oi
that is so lar as passing out OF the
hands OF the farmer, and il war is de
clared all our next years crop will bc
needd for home consumption, which
will mean that we will get Just as good
prices at home as II our products were
shipped abroad" he said
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-03
HERE'S TEXT OF
WILSON ADDRESS
CONTINUED from rase OnsA


''If this inveterate confidence on
my part in the sobriety and produnt
foresight Of Their purpose should
unhapply prove unfounded; il
American ships and American lives
should in fact be sacrificed by their
naval commanders in needless con-
travention Of the just and reason
able understandings Of International
law and the obvious dictates Of hu-
manity, shall take the liberty OF
coming again before the congress 20
ask that authority be given me 10
use any means that may be neces-
sary for the protection of our sea
men and our people in the prosecu-
ton Of their peaceful and legit-
mate errands. on the high seas. |
can do nothing less. take it for
granted that all neutral govern
ments will take the same course.
I'VE do not desire any hostile con,
iliot with the imperisl German govern
ment we are the sincere friends of III,
German people and earnestly desire tC
remain a, peace with the government
which speaks Tor them. We shall moi
believe tina, they are hostile to us un.
less and until VIC arc obliged to be
lieye IT, and wc purpose nothing mort
than the reasonable defense Of the I'M.
doubted rights OF our people. We wish
to serve no selfish ends. We ,ceL
merely to stand true alike in though
and action a. the immcmorial prin
cipleS OF our people which hav,
sought TO express IN my address tC
the senate only two weeks ago-Seck
ing merely to yindicatc our right t,
liberty and Justice and an unmolcStec
life. These are the bases OF peace. mo-
var. God grant that we may not b,
challenged TO defend them by acts ot
wiliul Injustice on the part OF the gov.
ernmcnt OF Germany"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-03
BREAKS A
COLD IN
A AHURRY
'Pape's Cold Compound
IS pleasant and affords
Instant Relief.

A dose taken every two hours until
three doses are taken will end grippe
misery and break up a cold.
Il promptly opens closged.up no,tril,
aud Air passages In the head, stop,
nasty discharge or nose running, re.
llsves sick headache. duliness, feverish.
ness, iore throat. sneeiing, sorenes,
snd stiffness
Don't stay stuffed.up' Qui, blowing
and nufflinp Ease your ,hrobhing
head. No,liug else IN the world gives
such frompt relief as "pspcs Gold
Compound which costs only Is cent,
1t sny drug store. II acts without
sssl)tante, tastes nice, causes no ineon-
yeDleFce. Be sure You get the genuine.
Dat accept somsthiag slse,-Adx
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-03
Government Machinery
Safeguards Interests

Immediately all the machinery of the gover1r>
ment was set in motion to safeguard the national
interests and further prepare the country for the
unprecedented and momentous situation in
which it now finds itself
Secretary Daniels issued an order barring all
but officers and men from naval yards, ships and
Stations. Orders to safeguard American ports
were issued through the treasury department to
customs collectors and the coast guard service
Not unmindful of the possibility of disturb
ances by German sympathizers, officials said
steps had been taken to meet the situation.
Just at the time when the decision to break
became known, Secretary Lansing went over to
the White House and had a brief conference with
the president. He too, would give no further
information than Secretary TumultyS brief eX-
PLANTATION, that the president would address con-
gress this afternoon
At the o president, decision came like thunder clan
Everywhere there were expressions OF support and appreciation
Administration leaders the had talked
night were not surprised but particularly moved by the cmav
Comment OF Lodge.
One the to was Senator Lodge OF Massachusetts
republican, OF the relations
Can that he true he fairly shouted
40 M thought there would he another I'm him.
phateally declared pounding his desk hesitation
Nov we'd better
Matshalrs Statement
wee President Marshall notified to congress,
is sincerely be hoped break will not drag
the United States into the There limits however endurance
permit the defiance all law civilization by any nation to pass
mchalcngd
~ am mighty glad OF 1t was favor when r,, heard
telling Mr. Benorif to pack m duis and aban We
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-03
TEN LIVES LOST 4.
WITH BRITISH SHIP

LONDON, Feb. J-Tcn members of
the crew OF the British steamer Esson-
lte, previously reported sunk, werc
drowned. Lloyd's slipping agency an
nounced today The captain and two
men OF the crew have been landed.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-03
SPAN NIsH And GREEK
SHIPS 10RPEDoED

MADRID, Feb j-The Spanish
steamship Butron and the Greek steam
ship flekon have been torpedoed and
sunk by the German submarine U-67.
Two Spaniards were drowned in the
sinking OF the Butron. The rest OF the
crews OF both vessels were landed.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-03
support 1t 1t was the only thing t.
de"
Other Course Only Postponement.

support 1t 1t was the only thing to
Dc"
Other Course Only Postponement.
We have to show our yirlllty as a
nation asserted Senator Salisbury
democrat ANY other course would
merely hc poStponemcnt OF what We
are doing now"
Count yon Bern>torii at once ar
ranged with the Swiss minister DR.
Paul Ritter to take over the German
embassy The details Of the transfer
will be arranged when IN" German am
baSSador says good by Secretary Ian
sing, Count Won Bcrnstorit said he did
rot know what manner of his leaving
the United States or what steps would
have to be taken
"Ihi, is my first experience OF this
kind he said, and | will have to in
form myself"
Safe Passage Doubted.
1t Is thought doubtful by some that
the entente allies will grant any such
safe passage as was granted to tho
Austrian ambassador In that event
the German ambassador might choose
I, 60 To South America or to Mexico.
Aitcr Count Non BernStoril had
called the Swiss minister on the telc-
rhouc and asked him 10 take charge of
the embassy DR. Ritter hurried over to
the German embassy building and the
two men conferred
Niter Count Won Bernstorii declined
to answer questions he said
u am only a private citizen. now
Mrs George Dewey widow Of the
late admiral Dewey called at the White
House executive offices and lett reso-
lutlous from the Women's section OF
the Navy league, pledging unqualified
support to President Wilson.
Secretary Lansing, questioned as tc
details said
1T is perfectly clear what has hap,
rcncd can make no further state.
mcnt until after the presidents ad
! dress
Flood Expects War
Chairman Flood of the house torclgr
affair committee evidently expected
the chances OF avoiding war were re
mote
II an American ship is sunk by
a German submarine. said he, II
will be followed Immediately by a
declaration Of war by congress.
The news OF the break was received
IN the house as the naval bill was be
ing considered
! Some oi the paciiicists element
headed hy Representative Callaway o
Texas, decricd the possibilities OF ih
/ United States being drawn into TN
war.
81 can't conceive that we should q,
into the war over a little zone aroun,
Great Britain said Galloway.
Republican Leader Mann admonishc
) the speakers TO keep cool" and hea
what ,he president had to say.
While the president was addressin
congress, Law Adviser Wolsey Of III
state department was at the German en-
hasSy with communication for Cou,
Won RernStoril
The communication contained pas,
port ior the ambassador. his wiic. IL
embassy staff and his suite, which con
prsed more than 100 persons A no,
believed 10 be substantially the same a
the presidents address TO congress wa
IuNiuuVus
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-03
WHERE U.BOATS WILL WAGE WAR

AT AP drawn by naval expert from official description
NW showing the new war declared by Germany
o'S The zone is indicated by the heavy black lines The
latitude and longitude by which the restricted area is
marked and the route by which American liners may
ter zone in safety a week shown.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-03

rcmam. should the United State, scyr,
diplomatic relations He said he be
lieved that even II break should com,
President, Wilson would Continue hi,
efforts IN restore peace to the world
possibly through the Swiss government
1t wa, during this discussion that hi,
private telephone rang
No Comment to Make.
"lo on say relations have been broken
Oft and that the president IS going To
congress at , o'clock" he asked, in re.
Spon'e To what was told him over the
wire
"Nrc you surc2 Well, maybe that is
right"
NO, | have no comment to make and
nothing TO say"
Confirmation OF the information
quickly was obtained and then the am
haSsador informed Countess Won Bern
sturtt of the news
Knew 1t Was Coming.
l pon returning. hc explained hove
sorry he was thd, the break had come
aud added
y am not surprised My govern
mcnt Yill not he surprised either.
he people in Berlin knew what was
bound To happen il they took the ac-
ton they have taken, However.
have supply been here To carry ont
the orders oi my government
have had NO official information
either from my government or from
the United State, since | presented
the note which brought thi, about"
Attaches OF the embassy were callet
to the ambassadors office immedia,er
| thereafter and were told what had han
pened Many began preparing to remoy,
their personal effects The embassy il
self quickly became silent. The click
ing OF ypcwrlterS ceased and clerk
stopped working to talk of possibili,it
ot war and how they were going 10 &c
back to Germany
In the mind Of every person in IN
embassy from the ambassador down 4
the butler who answers the front door
there I, now and alway, has been ,h
conviction that the severance OF dinlo
matte relations between the Unite
states and Germany could be iollowe
hy nothing else than war. They a
feel that the first American life lost a
a result OF the new submarine campalg
will bring the crash
Routine Work Cared For.
After sending his message 10 the puh
lie printer and arranging Tor the ioir
session ot congress, President Wil,u
set calmly about his routine work. Gc
ing to the cabinet room in the executi,
offices, he signed number Of letter
and commissions, Having decided q
his move, he awaited with contidene
renewed signs that the country stoo
back Of him.
Secretary Lansing and Secretary II
multy, the only two men who saw Nh
preSlden, during the morning, said h
was grave but undisturbed
Big Developments Expected.
Now we must look for some,hin
like Dewey AZ Manila" remarked Ser
ator Sheppard ot Texas.
The president has done the onl
thug that any scli.rcspect,ng na,,o
could do said Senator Reed OF Mi.
sour,
u approve the presidents action
said Senator Poindex,er, republican.
think that the country will unitedl
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-03
Keep Posted

TH l. DAILY OkLAHOMAN
AND OKLAHOMA CIT Y
= TIMES invites all residents Of
Oklahoma City to watch the news
developments tomorrow at the Okla
homan building, Fourth and Broad
way, The Associated Press leased
wire will be kept open continuously
during the tease period and every
bulletin will be posted on the Broad
way side OF the building In the
event of serious Developments ",
will publish extra editions.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-03
In the Stephen Decatur, Oklahoma President Wilson,
with always

AT once he began preparing the address which he
will deliver to congress.
No announcement of the break was made at
the White House as that was reserved for dis
closure to the public in the address to congress.
Secretary Tumulty would only say that the pres
ldent would address congress this afternoon
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-03
Fair Weather for
Tonight, Forecast

LOCAL EoRecAsr-Falr weather 10.
NIGHT and Sunday warmer tonight, with
m!nImum tempsrsture 70 70 "a degrees.
6TATE FORECAST - rorIuht, falr,
warmer sunday falri warmer In east
portion.
- e
kASSAS--GenerslD isit. colder Ia
north portion tonight and In east DOT.
tipns SUNDAY
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-03
Wheat Fluctuates
Rapidly for Time

CHICAGO, Feb 5.--News OF tho
Severing OF diplomatic relations with
Germany was flashed on the board Of
trade 4 fSw minutes after the opening
and wheat prices Immediately fell 8
cents TO SlS5 for May Within ten min.
ulcS the quotations had worked upward
TO $50 The other grams were not
greatly disturbed
Later Nav touched Sl.s4l,. THIS was
followed by an excited recovery Of 1874
cents to Sl.o7',. Influenced somewhat
by rumor, credited to Pittsburgh that
Germany was backing down"
In the main. however. the buying was
credited to proit-taklng BY shorts
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-03
TREATIES REMAIN
IN EFFECT UNLESS
ORDERED BROKEN

and iirst-class powers with lesser ones.
The United States suspended diplomatic
relations with Mexico and only recently
were they resumed. 1t suspended diplo-
matte relations with Nicaragua when the
dictator Ielaya executed two Americans
Cannon and Grocc When John Quincy
adams was presiden, the American
charge daiialrcs at Rio demanded his
passports, and Uo'urned to the United
States without instructions because he
considered unwarran,ed the capture OF
American ships by Brazilian war YES
sells, enforcing blockade President
ADAMS did not dlsapprove bu, Brazil
con,ended the charges action was un-
warranted by adequate Intentional
cause" and later the American legation
was rcopencd
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-03
MARKETSREC0VER
FROM LOSSES DUE
TO GERMAN BREAK
Cotton, Wheat and Stocks De-
cline, Then Rise,

NEW ORLEANS. Feb News Il
the break in relations with Germany
was regarded as bulliSh influence on
the local cotton market today and fol
lowing period oi unsettled trading
IN which prices fell s. bale under
yesterday close. there was a sudden
up,urn which carried July Is points Up
from the lowest levels This was an
II. = Z En
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-03
Location Closed.

Under President Buchanan the Amc-
lcan minister to Mexico suspended 'hJ
relations OF his legation, until he could
get the view OF the United States on
what he considered forced loans upon
Americans in Mexico. Although Pres
ident Buchanan did not agree with the
ministers action he sanctioned elosias
the legation because OF wrongs q
Americans in Mexico.
Great Britain suspended diplomats
relations with Venezuela Tor ten years
from 1897 to 1897 and suspended dip
loma,ic relations with Serbia from,
1908 TO lpOo, after the murder of KIM
Alexander and Queen Draga
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-03

am mighty g%I m 1t was IN favor OF when first heard
Hr bernsoii pack Ms dus and
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-03-28
IMMENSE
LOAN TO THE ALLIES

New York, March Is The United
States-the treasure house OF the
worlds able 10 loan the allies the
staggering suanos $4,000. .OO00 900 with.
cut notieeably affecting the financial
situation of this country.
An official of one of the largest
banking institutions declares that this
country is in a position to loan five
times the amount Of our national debt
in case of war between the United
States and Germany.
In the gold piled up in this country
is the power. If loosed, TO end the war,
in the opinion OF the banker.
AT this time the wealth of the
United States is estimated at $780,
600. 900 000," said the banker. with
out hesitation would say that we are
able to loan the allies any amount nee
essary to bring about the end of the
war. We could do il without making
any impression upon the financial sit
uation i'm this country and at the same
time carry on our own home meas.
ures."
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-03-28
SECURE ABSOLUTE EQUALITY
Jews Obtain Same Rights as Others In
Russia

Washington, March 2s. - Absolute
equality of Jews in Russia with all
others to own property, to reside In
any place, to serve in the army and
navy, to participate in educational ad-
vantages and at the polls has been
proclaimed officially. say advices re-
ceived at the Russian embassy.
Therefore, II is understood there will
be no further restrictions upon the Is
sue of passports to Russia of Ameri-
can Jews who desire to visit Russia
than those common to other persons.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-03-28

A pledge of LOYALTY 10 the govern
ment in the pre- eat crisis by thou
sands OF men and women OF Philadel-
phia given in Independence square in
surroundings inseparably interviewer
in tie nations history. has been plan
ned for Saturday afternoon by Mayor
Smith and The home defense commit
tee
In proclamation Mayor Smith calls
on all business houses to close at
neon Saturday and for all church bells
TO be rung at 2:30 D. m, when the
patriotic anthems are to be sung by
the crowds about independence hall
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-03-28
PEACE MEDIATION
SECUTED BY BERLIN

Berlin, March 2s-Hesdlined THE
War Rumpus in America" the Nor.
genpost devotes twenty-four lines edi
torially TO the American situation, say.
ing The Anglophile American pa.
pers may we'll be satisfied with the
success OF their stubborn infiammatory
articles According to the last reports
a yeritable war frenzy has seized at
least the Yankees living In the East
ern states Giant mass meetings, at
which declaration OF war against Ger.
many is demanded with almost hys-
terical enthusiasm, follow in quick
succession AS responsible head of
the state Wilson SO far has maintain
cd the utmost coolheadedness, but il
appears that he is no longer the free
master of his decisions.
Since in America they are con.
seious that they are not militarily
equipped for real war the fat ma.
tional pocketbook, which for two years
our enemies have so prodigally filled
for the Americans, is to be placed at
the disposal of the entente as the first
performance of the new alliance
"Rumors regarding peace mediation
on the part Of European neutrals must
be characterized as highly improbable
and to have already been denied in
Part The dispatch from America
sounds excited"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-03-28
ALIENS WHO OBEY
LAWS CAN GO FREE

Washington, March % r. Rumors
that alien Germans living in this
country and German sympathizers
may be subject to registration and
possible internment We're denied unof-
ticially by war department officials.
Here is substantially the way the
denial was phrased:
ITO intern aliens or force them to
register would be a policy of hate
Such policy at this time would be
un-American.
The war department does not con
template taking any action against
law abiding aliens OF any national
ity."
This does not mean suspicious char
acters will not be watched
The department of justice is ex-
erting every effort to curb the activi.
ty Cf German spies and plotters.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-03-28
MORGAN FIRM WILL AID
Offers to Lend Money for Buying Army
Supplies.

New York, March 2s u. p. Nor.
gan & Co. il was announced, have
agreed TO advance up to $1,000, 600
without interest to relieve possible
embarrassment of the depot quarter.
master of the war department here in
the purchase Of army supplies.
Recently the depot quartermaster
was compelled to stop payment for
supplies because of the exhaustion OF
funds owing to the failure of congress
to pass the army deficiency bill
One firm, 1t was said, refused to
honor a reQuisition for -four, saving
I'VE will do no more business with the
government until it pays its bills"