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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-06-21
BIG ADVANCES ]! Y: |
MPRI]lCEl0F II
j. FOoDSTUFFS '|ll
During Month Between March
! IS and April 'lp'' !; Is Flour
Makes Biggest Biggest Jump.
lBy the AssoctAted Press,


Washington, June 15.-Retai1
food prices in tha United States
jumped, on an average, 9 per cent.
between March Is and April Is, as
shown in statistics compiled by the
labor department and announced to-
day. It was the largest advance in
any one month since the beginning o1
the war.
The heaviest increases were in
-four, 18 per cent; bacon, Is per
cent; and potatoes, IA per cent. Ev.
cry article OF food except coffee show.
ed an advances.
Relatiyb price increases for some
of the p&Incipal, foods follows Sir
loin steal g per cent; round steak
and rib roast, 9 per cent; PORK chops,
- per cent: ham, per cept !: lard,
13 per- cent; hens, s per cent; can
ned salmon. 7per4 cent; ."esn eggs,
10 per cent. creamery butter, II per
cent; cheese,s3 per cent; milk, 2
per cent; bread, 5 per cent; corn.
meal. 13 per cent. !; rice, 4 per cent
|onions;:1l3 per cesE: beans, { r. pc,
cent; sugar, IL per cent; tea, l pei
cent.
In the year ending April, 1916, av-
erage food prices advanced 80 per
cent. Onions during the IL months
went up 179 per cent; potatoes, 144
per cent; beans, 70 per cent. and
flour 72 per cent.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-06-21
CERMANY'S CROPS !.
ARE BURNING UP
June II Was Hottest Day For
That Date in Seventy Years
Prospect For Rain or
Cooler Weather Slight, Ac-
cording to Weather Bureau.
(By the Associated Press,

1
Copenhagen, via London, June 19.
Germany, according to
reports here, all valuable grain crops
are burning up similar to the condi-
tion in 1915 in an almost unprece-
dented heat wave. Prolonged drought
has not been broken since early in
May. Berlin on Sunday experienced
the hottest June II on record, in the
20 years of the weather bureau.
Tropical temperatures were also re-
ported west of the Oder river.
The weather bureau states that
prospects for rain or lower tempera-
lures are very slight. The effect OF
the drought on grain crops around
Berlin, where only eight milometers
have fallen since May 1, is described
by neutral as almost catastrophe.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-06-21
Urges Creeks to Obey.

Athens, June IL, via London, June
IA (delayed).-Thep proclamation of
former King Constantine announcing
his abdfcation was posted through
out the streets of Athens and says:
Obeying the necessity of fulfilling
my duty, I am departing from my be-
loved country with the heir to the
throne and am leaving my son Alex
ander the crown. beg you to accept
my decision, as the slightest indecis-
ion may lead to great catastrophe.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-06-21
U. S. DESTR0YERS
PICK UP CREWS
OF SUB. VICTIMS
(By the Associated Presss

The Base of the American Flotilla
in British Waters, June 20.-Two
American destroyers have returned
here with 80 survivors of the two
torpedoed British ships. The ships
were sunk at the fartherest point
westward in the Atlantic the U boats
have appeared since the ruthless sub
marine campaign began. The de-
stroyers went to the aid of the Brit
ish boats in answer to their S. o. S.
call.
When the American warships ar
rived on the scene, they; found the
ships were gone and for many hours
they groped about in the dark in
search of then4:a, Thirtyspne of the
first boats crew were-laaef found and
~ survivors of the second boat were
later picked up. Sf-a
Z, Admiral Sims and other naval Off
GERS met the deatroysrss a astA ir@re-
turn and complimented the COM
.manders on their work.
1. Although there are no wartime re-
strictions on the sale of liquor at
the port here. the saloons are not the
rendezvous of either the Americans
or the Britishers. One of the diver
sions of the Americans is in initiating
their colleagues into the mysteries of
the American national game of base
ball.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-06-21
Constantine Leaves Athens.

Athens. June ~. via London,
June 14.-Former King Constantine
left Athens late today to embark on
a British warship.
Constantine was accompanied by
the former queen and crown prince
and members Of the family. They
left the city by motor car. Professor
Georgios Streit. former advisor Of
the Greek foreign Office, went with
Constantine as his secretary.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-06-21
sub SUCCESS
IN ATLANTIC
Submersibles Sink Two Big
Liners Many Drowned
Valuable Cargoes Lost.
(By the Associated Press,

Paris, June 13.-The south Allan
tic liner Sequana, with $50 passen-
gers on board, has been torpedoed
and sunk with loss of 100 men. The
SeQuana was sunk in the Atlantic.
i The Sequana, formerly the City OF
Corinth, was owned by the South At
lantic Navigation company in Paris.
Her gross tonnage was 5,557. She
was built in Belfast in 1898.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-06-21
$50,O00,O00 PEE MONTH
TAKEN FROM PEOPLE
BY FOOD SPECTATORS

do this, wheat prices may relax on ac-
count of our not being able to store
and carry it, with spectators procur-
ing the sole benefit and farmers bear
ing the loss.
1--WE can contract tomorrow with
the Allies for a certain return for
every bushel of wheat we can sell.
BY controlling prices at interior
terminals we can insure millers their
supplies and simplify transporta-
tion." 81
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-06-21
CAPT. BOYD NOT LIBELED.

HillsbOrO, N. D., June 19.-Capt.
Barney Boyd, Co. Z, First North Da-
kota regiment. wasn't libeled by Ed
Eitor L. p George, Of The Hillsboro
banner, when he printed some point
ed Questions asking the military
man what he had done With funds
.subscribed by Hillsboro people Tor
the benefit of the gua rdsmenS q the
Mexican bard took the Jury
four hours tos ~ determine s. Boyd's
suit Tor lahs ag1l 11nst the editor, IN
.volyins : 900 lmase claim. ssss
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-06-21
Kaiser Chagriined.

The Hague, via London, June IA.
A Cologne dispatch says the news
of King Constantine's abdication Gre
ated painful impression at German
headquarters.
The emperor expressed great chag-
rim and sent his brother-in-law and
Queen Sophia message of sympa-
thy. ;ss
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-06-21
$2,OOO,OOO Cargo.
(By the Associated Press1

Boston, June 13.-The Leyland
liner Anglian. which left Boston
May 80 for Liverpool, has been tor
pedoed and sunk, according to cable
advices received by agents here to-
day.
The advices stated that the crew
had been saved, although officers Of
the Leyland line said they had no
information regarding the attack or
when the Anglian was sunk. The
ship and cargo were valued at two
million dollars. is. IT ...... \
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-06-21
REGULAR ZEPPELIN TRIPS
TO AMERICA POSSIBLE
SAYS GERMAN WEEKLY

Copenhagen, via London, June
2O.-A German technical weekly
calculates that regular Zeppelin
trips to America are a possibility
of the not far distant future.
The paper says only a moderate
increase in size over the present
type would give the necessary
lifting capacity for the airship.
The article apparently was writ
ten with peace and not war
time voyages In mind.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-06-21
RELEASED IRISH
PRISONERS GIVEN
WELCOME AT DUBLIN
(By the Associated Press,

London, June 1S.-Great crowds
we're in Dublin today to welcome the
released Irish prisoners who arrived
there. among them being Countess
Markievicz. Men with banners es-
'corted the former prisoners TO their
homes. There was singing Of Irish
songs and q great deal Of cheering
but no disorder. ;s IS:
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-06-21
LAMP FELL INTO BABY,s CRIB

Gand Forks. N. D., June 1s.-The
15-months-old daughter Of a.. John
son, Grand Forks, was burned TO
death by flames originating from an
overturned lamp, falling into the
baby's crib. 3ss'. 81 81
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-06-21


Entente troops have been landed
probably for the purpose of preserv-
ing order in Athens and giving sup
port to the new government. to be
set up in consequence of the abdica-
tion of King Constantine. Piraeus is
the port of Athens five miles from
that city. PER-.
Entente troops have also been
landed farther north for the purpose
of safeguarding the ripening crop of
Thessaly. The French war Office
yesterday announced occupation of
the important railroad town OF
Larissa, 13O miles northwest of Ath-
ems, by French cavalry.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-06-21
ElVIENTEFOR
OCCUPY GREECE
Control mt, Port. h and Crop.
Constantine's Proclamation
- s.,f 4 53{7s3 .
Chagrin Of Kaiser and
Germans.
tBy the Associated Press,

Athens, via London, June 14.-En-
tente forces are landing at Piraeus
and Castella. Some Of the troops
are occupying the heights near Phal-
serum bay, while others are marching
to Athena %stff T@i
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07
VALLEY RAILWAYS
Is WORKING ON
TERMINAL PLANS
Municipal League Suggestions
Being Followed Out by
Engineers

While not much is being said re-
garding the expert survey of the street
railway system of Harrisburg now un-
der way, it is stated by those who are
familiar with what is going on that
a close investigation is being made to
the end that there may be radical
changes for the Improvement and BEN
eht of the service. These changes
also contemplate the elimination of
difficulties resulting from the use of;
the city lines by the Valley Railways
Company, whose cross-river cars fre2'
quenty block the section in Second
street between Walnut street and
Market Square.
Some time ago officials of the Harris
burg and Valley Railways companies,
the City Planning Commission and the
Municipal League had a conference
with view to adopting plans for the
Improvement of traffic conditions. AS
a result of this conference the Munici-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07
First Alarm Sounded
When Supposed Raider
Looms Up Out of Fog
BY lfSSocintcd Prces

Newport, r. J., April Z. - The first
alarm OF the German-American war
was sounded off the New England
coast to-day
Just before 8 a. m. the Nantucket
shoals lightship flashed to the naval
radio station here that a German com
merce raider had passed the light ship
bound west. Instantly plans of the
navy for lust such a situation became
operative and while they were not dis
closed there was assurance that if the
audaclous warship held her course she
would be given warm reception.
Meantime shipping in the vicinity
was warned to make port or hold it's
anchorage The weather was thick
oil the coast and it was not expected
that the stranger would be sighted
again until she was at close quarters
with some vessel of the coast patrol
fleet
Looms Out of Fog
1t was at 7:4O o'clock that the war
painted craft loomed out of the fog
some fifty miles south of Nantucket
Island and about S5 miles east OF
Newport. She was directly in the lane
Tor westbound shipping and not more
than 200 miles by the usual course
from New York.
The supposed raider showed two
masts and a huge smokestack. She
appearing to be of about 10000 tons
and some shipping men who heard
this description expressed the opinion
that she was an armored cruiser dis
gulsed as merchantmen. A few
minutes after she was picked up the
vessel was lost again in the fog
In Shipping Distance
Nantucket lightship, the outpost for
westbound shipping, is anchored As
miles east by south of Nantucket
Island and so miles east of Newport.
1t is 1913 miles east of Ambrose chan
mel lightship, at the entrance to New
ork harbor, and marks the turning
point for westbound craft heading in
for Newport and New York.
The raider was holding the regula-
tion course and would have been with
in easy striking distance of outward
bound shipping. However, so far as
known no vessels were moving out
past the shoals at the time the hostile
ship was sighted.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07

CHlclalS nau ABOUT determined TO
officials had about determined to
use the German merchant ships, near
ly 100 of which have been seized, for
government service, though no an
nouncement was made whether they
would be confiscated or paid for at
the close of the war.
Government seizure of all radio sta
tions and the closing of all except
those needed for naval communica-
ton was authorized by President Will
son.
Both the War and Navy Depart
ments were arranging with contract
ors to furnish enormous quantities of
supplies; steel manufacturers agreed
to furnish the navy their product at
last years prices, affecting an $1S,000,-
900 saving in the navy's 1917 steel
bill; the Treasury Department devised
means of raising funds, subject to
Congressional authorization; and the
Department of Agriculture set forth
on a movement to increase and con-
serve the nations supply of foodstuffs
and to simplify distribution.
Many other similar activities were
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07
HOLD SHIPS
BECAUSE OF
SEA RAIDERS
German Commerce Desroyers Sighted OFF Nantucket and
the Virginia Capes American Cruisers in Hot Pursuit of
Enemy Craft; Merchantmen Told to Remain in Port Until
Further Notice; Warned by Wireless

Washington April 7Reports of German off
Atlantic ports were flashed along the seaboad to-day and all
ping practically tied while patrols out to esb-
lsh the identity of mysterious ships reported lanes 1t
was the first breath of America and it sent
thrill through the country.
Ihe hst report from Nantucket light which saw
strange ship passing morning and PROMPTLY
reported 1t to the Boston yard and the Department
destroyer 1ot1as at the vicinity presumably they
head the wireless warning which the line
to locate the mysterious craft Meanwhile shipping warned
not to venture -
Soon atteward report OF raider off the Virginia capes came
rom hampton Roads where shipping also held in port while
armed craft went to investigate.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07

started after the cabinets council of
war last night.
The House Military Committee met
to-day to hear Secretary Bakers eX-
planation of the army general staff
bill to draft and train one million
young men within a year and the ac-
companying three billion-dollar bud
get, all of which had President Will
sons announced approval. The Sem
ate Military Committee also had tho
army bill under consideration to-day.
Without congressional action, the
only thing the War Department can
do to Increase the nations authorized
armed forces is to order the regular
army expanded to full war strength.
May Spend Five Billion
1t seemed likely to-day that a large
part of the wars cost, which for the
first year alone may run far above the
$4,000, 100000 already asked of Con-
gress, even to $5,000,0 100000, will be
raised by higher taxes on incomes, in
heritances and excess profits. An an
nouncement from Secretary McAdoo
on details of the $474,000,000 bond
IContinued on Page 2O1
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07
Expect Many Reports

Expect Many Reports
Navy officials expect many reports
of raiders while the sea coast is at
high tension and many such prob
ably will turn out to be unoffending
tramps. No precautions are being
overlooked, however, and the naval
patrol is on the alert to examine all
strange ships.
Officials considered it would be
strange for a raider to venture so
close to ports which are known to be
guarded. They would expect a raider
TO lie off at sea on the edges of the
shipping lanes instead of venturing
close enough to shore to be observed
and reported.
1t was considered not improba BILE
that the wireless warnings caused by
the mysterious shin passing Nantuck
ct were heard all along the coast and
might be responsible for other reports
of commerce raider lying in wait
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07
CITY RALLYING
TO NEED OF j. S.
AS WAR STARTS
Polytechnic Hospital Will Be
Turned Over to Government
if Necessity Arises

The Harrisburg Polytechnic hospital
Front and Harris streets, will be
turned over to the use of the Federal
Government in case of need. This
action was taken last night at the
regular meeting of the board of di-
rectors of the hospital, when the fol-
lowing resolution was passed unani-
mously:
Resolved, That the secretary of the
board of directors of the Harrisburg
Polytechnic hospital be authorized to
inform the Federal Government that
the hospital, with its equipment and
grounds, be turned over to the Gov
ornment in case of need
The hospital staff also pledged IT.
self to the Government. The mem
bers of the staff include. Drs. H.
GContinued on Page 81
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07
Railroaders Vie With
Each Other in Patriotism

Friendly rivalry among shopmen of
the Pennsylvania Railroad is bring
ing about an unusual display of pa
triotism. In the various shops the
employees are striving to outdo each
other in display of flags. To date
a total of 500 has been expended for
decorations.
The employees have on display every
thing in the way of flag from a 3x5
to 12X15. The decorations include
thousands of small flags, fastened to
the machinery and placed about the
work benches. Large flags are also
flying between the various buildings.
Plans are under way for big flag
raising next week. A pole will be
erected between the shops at Reilly
street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07
GERMAN WARSHIP
IS BLOWN UP In
AMERICAN PORT
Crew Destroys Gunboat Rather
Than Surrender 1t to Fed
eral Authorities
Bv 1ssocintcd prr,s

Washington, April Z. - The in
termed German gunboat Cormorant at
Guam has been blown up.
The Cormorant refused to surrender
10 the American forces which went to
take possession of her and was de-
stroyed by her crew. Two German
warrant officers and five enlisted men
of the crew we're killed in the ex-
plosion.
Twenty officers. twelve warrant Of
hcers and 321 enlisted men were taken
prisoners.
Refused to Surrender
The Navy Departments announce
ment said:
THE interned German cruiser Cor
morant at Guam refused to surrender.
CONTINUED on Page 81
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07
FIRST CALL WILL
AFFECT 5000 IN
DAUPHIN COUNTY
That Number of Young Men
Between 10 and 25 Years
to Be Summoned

At least 5000 men in Dauphin
county, between the ages of 10 and 25,
will be available for military service
If ordered TO the colors, according to
an approximate estimate based on rec
ords at the County Commissioners
office.
While the figures are not entirely
accurate, the estimate is based on
proportionate division of the men list
ed on the military roll, ranging in age
from Fl to 45 years. This total is
$4,000.
County Commissioner Henry Nj.
Stine, in speaking of this military en-
rollment which was made last fall,
said: THE military enrolment as
lCOntinued on Page 11l
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07
Raider Officially Reported
OFF the Virginia Capes
BY ASsociatcd Prcss

Newport News, Va, April :. - The
presence of a German raider off the
Virginia capes was officially reported
here to-day. A sea-going tug has
been dispatched to sea to warn all
outgoing and incoming vessels and to
order all outgoing vessels to turn
pack. The tug is equipped with wire
less and is expected to reach all ships
in the danger zone
Captain Scofeld, of the American
steamer Mattoa, now loading here
stated that the master of the tug call
ed on him as he was passing out about
9:30 a. M, and ordered him to re-
main In the harbor until further no
tice.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07
WHEAT MARKET WILD

Chicago. April 1.-THE appearance Of
a supposed German sea-raider follow
ed by a pessimistic government crop
report caused wild fluctuations in the
wheat market here to-day. May wheat
sold at 212, 6 to SIS cents higher than
the previous close. Opening sales were
made at 207h to 2O61h. The appear
ance of the raider caused a drop to
204%. Tehn, on the crop report, quota
tions made a leap to 212.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07
NAVAL POWER
is MOBILIZED
FOR ACTION
Militia Reserves and Coast Patrol Units Join Coors For Waf
on Germany; Second Day Of War Finds Every Govern
ment Agency Working Along Preconceived Lines Nation
May Have to Spend $500 900 For First Years Work.

Washington, April 1.-The second day of Germany
found action along predetermined lines
with Congressional committees work the bill
finance measures.
The Navy and its newly organized powerboat patrol
squadron being modified militia
complying with orders to join the coors.
From cities word that United
carried out orders of the Department Justice for
Germans whom the government believes dangerous
large.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07

BRAZIL SPIRIT HIGH

Sac Paulo, Brazil, April Z. - Great
crowds paraded through the streets of
the city to-day, singing the national
hymn and waving flags. The paraders
gathered in front of the newspaper
offices, cheering for Brazil and the
allies. The crowds dispersed without
disorder after listening to patriotic
speeches
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07
American Vice Consul
Arrested by Germans
Bv Assoclnted prcts

London. April Julius Van Hee,
American vice consul at Client, and re-
Gently connected with the Belgian Re-
lief Commission. has been arrested by
the Germans and sent to Germany, ac-
cording to an Amsterdam dispatch to
the Exchange Telegraph Company The
dispatch quotes a frontier correspond
ent as his authority
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07
COUNTRY TOFACE
SHORT CROP OF
WHEAT THIS YEAR
Prospective Slump of 50,000,-
900 Bushels Is Seen in
1917 Harvest

Chicago, April Z. Accepting
wheat crop conditions shown by
the government report as n caIam-
ity the wheat market here to-day
made sensational advances of
from SM cents bushcl for May
options to 1874 cents for Septem-
her. July advanced 12% cents.
May corn sold up 5% cents and
May oats 1as cents.
Washington, d. c., April IA pro-
spective slump of more than 50,000,-
900 bushels in the winter wheat crop,
as compared with last years crop,
is the first war-feeding problem to
confront the country. Official esti-
mates of the Department of Agricul-
ture to-day-the first for the 1917
Continued on Page 11)
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07
Elks Will Turn Their
Home Over to Government

1t was announced this morning that
the Harrisburg Lodge of Elks will
turn It's building over to the Govern
ment and that every member pledged
his loyal support to the President.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07
Report Is Denied

washington, D. c., April 7.-Minis-
ter Panaretoff, of Bulgaria, said to-
day he had received no instructions
from his government to break relations
with the United States and demand his
passports.
II have no information that would
lead me to believe that Bulgaria de-
sires to break with the United States"
he said. II sincerely hope that Euro
pean reports are untrue"