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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-30

William c. Bunker arrived home on
Wednesday night after week OF hunt
ing at Holeb. He brought with MIN
a good sized eight point buck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-30

Mr. and Mrs. William Cowan of Clinton
passed Thursday in Augusta, the Thanks
giving guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Cowan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-30

Ralph York of Gardiner under
went surgical treatment Thursday at
the Augusta General hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-30

mans work conferred with Miss Flor
ence NJ. Marshall. director Of the wo-
mans bureau, at a two-day session.
Newly appointed representatives Of
the Red Cross Nursing Service. in Is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-30

Lieut.. Arthur S. Merrill, who is sta
toned at Aver, Mass, is enjoying
Thanksgiving furlough in this city.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-09
FARMERS MUST HIRE MARRIED
AND MIDDLE AGED MEN NOW

The federal government can cal
out the young men of the state II
| it wishes to make soldiers of them
but Dick Donovan, head of the free
la Dor department in the state farm
markets bureau, is going to mobilize
the unmarried men of Idaho who are
of uncertain age and give them jobs
on farms, provided they want work
Donovan worries every time he
picks up newspaper about the scar
city of labor in the state this sum-
mer, and he may address a manifesto
to the farmers any day now. In it he
will call on them to hire the married
men at an early date, and build
houses if necessary in which to seq
relate them.
According to Donovan there is 60
ing to be great scarcity of farm
labor this spring and summer The
farmers have been insisting on hiring
single men, but the farm markets
bureau has been unable to fill the de-
mand made on it. Large numbers
of unmarried men have been called
to the colors by the mobilization Of
the Second Idaho infantry regiment,
and Donovan says the farmers may
as we'll make up their minds to hire
married men with families. In the
rleantime, however, the farm
markets bureau is anxious to list all
single men who are too old to go to
the front, or who have been rejected
by recruiting officers.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-09
PRAYER IN U. S. SENATE

At the opening of the special
session Monday the following
prayer was offered in the United
States senate:
I'm the simplicity of our hearts,
O God, and in the very depths OF
humanity we come into Thy presence.
At the opening of this extraordinary
session of congress we come first to
seek Thy guiding hand. Amid the
confusion and violence of the world
today we can not know the things
that may shortly come to pass. Lead
us, o God, thru the darkness until
the day dawns and the shadows flee
away. Enlighten our minds, con-
troll our thoughts, direct our speech,
and give us wisdom and grace to de-
fend the truth and to advocate the
cause of righteousness.
"At this critical time in our coun-
try's history we pray Thee lead Thy
servants in the plain path, teach
them Thy ways, and inspire them
with those lofty aims and principles
that emanate from Thy throne and
which have been the heritage Of our
people from the beginning. In all
their deliberations may they seek the
accomplishment of Thy purposes and
the enlargement Of Thy kingdom in
the earth. We ask it all in the name
of Christ the Lord. Amen"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-09
RALPH DIXEY'S CATTLE

Ralph Dixey, the cattleman who
lives at the edge of the reservation,
and who has been reported to have
lost heavily on account of the short
age of hay, when interviewed Friday
evening, stated that he had lost no
cattle from the feed shortage, but
that he had lost 18 head of grown
stock and several calves by drowning
at a water hole in the Blackfoot
river.
Mr.. Dixey said he usually had a
good hay supply of his own and fed
lis herds at Fort Hall bottoms. This
year he provided about 100 tons
more hay than he thought he would
need, and intended to sell 1t in the
spring if he did not need it. He
used it all and got thru safely, but
as this extra 100 tons was at his
farm south of town he had to bring
stock there to use it, and the cattle,
accustomed to drinking from an open
spring or creek, were allowed to go
upon the ice in bunch and it COL
lapsed
Mr.. Dixey bought considerable hay
for his friends during the past few
weeks. He had IA calls in one day
from men whose hay was all gone
and they offered him half Of their
herds if he would feed them thru
to grass. Mr.. Dixey declined all such
offers but did what he could to get
hay for them and save their stock.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-09
IDAHOANs AT WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, April IA num-
ber of Idaho people are spending
some time in Washington, the most
prominent of whom are former Sena-
tor and Mrs. F. T. Dubois who are
living at the Cairo; Judge and Mrs.
j. w. Edgerton of Fairfield, who are
visiting their son-in-law, ]. A. Edger-
ton of New York, purchasing agent
of the post office department; Hon.
A. L. F'reehafer, Leonard Way and
J. E. Gaff, who are appearing before
the Interstate commerce commls-
sion; Mrs. Anna Soma Smalley, wife
of Lieut.. Smalley of the army, and
w. N. Shilling, of Rupert. ~
Mr.. Shilling, who is being enter
tanned by Congressman and Mrs.
Smith, has been spending the winter
with his daughter at Gulfport, Mis-
sissippi, and will in few weeks start
westward to visit his daughter at Ru-
pert and later another daughter at
Portland, Oregon. Mr.. Shilling, who
is vigorous man for his age, II
years, served thru the Civil war In
Michigan regiment, owned the first
store at Pocatello, built the first
house at Blackfoot, and, and was the
first postmaster Of Rupert, a position
which he held for several years. He
was favored with a ticket OF admls-
sion to the house of representatives
and heard President Wilson deliver
his message urging aggressive action
against Germany, and is taking the
keenest interest in war developments
and visiting the places of historical
interest in Washington.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-09
FRENCH GREETING TO AMERICA

PARIS-President Poincare Thurs
day received correspondent of the
Associated Press and supplemented
his official message to America by
Saying:
"In the message which it has been
my privilege to send this morning to
President Wilson, I expressed only
too inadequately the sentiemnts of
the whole of France.
eve now are going to fight to-
gether for the liberty of the peoples
and the future of humanity. 1t Is
the future of the world which Is at
stake. We find ourselves at the
crossing of the roads. At the end
of one stands the spectre Of violence
and injustice; the other leads to
right and future peace. Our choice
is made and we shall be proud to
travel side by side on this resplend-
ent road with the American people. "
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-09
ORDERS FLASHED EVERYWHERE

WASHINGTON-The navy depart
ment completed preparations late
Thursday to flash telegraphic orders
for the mobilization of $1,000 mem
bers of the naval militia and the ma
val reserves Immediately upon the
signing of the war resolution by
President Wilson after it has passed
the house.
The Atlantic feet has been main
tanned on a war basis since the ma
tional emergency was declared. The
O,00O members of the naval militia
and the 5000 men in the various
classes of the naval reserve will be
employed Immediately to fill up the
complement of reserve ships and aux
iliary and put in commission the first
of the huge motor boat patrol fleets
for coast protection aaginst subma-
rineS.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-09
GLEE CLUB ENTERTAIN
MENT is CALLED OFF

The entertainment that was to bt
given by the Moscow Glee club has
been called off on account OF the
death of Mr.. Henry, one of the mem
bers, in an automobile accident al
Boise, Saturday.
The glee club members were In
Boise and out seeing the city wher
a collision of one Of the cars, con
tanning part of the club members
killed Mr.. Henry and injured two
others. The dead boy was the only
child of the superintendent of the
Moscow school and the terrible
tragedy caused the calling off of the
trip of the club.
G. N. Johnson, violin soloist, Is a
brother of Mrs. J. G. Buchanan OF
Blackfoot, and word was sent hel
Monday morning of the accident as
her brother returned to school in
stead of coming to town as expected
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-09
MIR, PLETZ AND OTHERS

Every town in Idaho is indicating
it's loyalty in one form or other. Alb
erdeen is one of those that attracts
s.Decial attention because at least
half of it's citizens are either Ger
man born or of German descent. 1t
is the center of a distinctiyely Ger
American settlement in point of
nativity of its inhabitants; but it is
distinctively American in point of
loyalty as shown by the demonstra-
tion there.
Among the speakers was Albert
Fletz. He is substantial German
Eorn citizen, but when he spoke he
talked unadulterated United States.
His patriotic utterances aroused the
German-Americans to high state OF
enthusiasm. There can be no Goubt
as to their position. The land of
their adoption is their first thought
now.
We have never entertained doubt
that when it came to show down
between the United States and Ger
many the mass of the German-Amer-
leans would line up solidly behind
America.
There are other Aberdeons in this
state-and there are other Pletzes,
all loyal, just as ready as any Ameri-
can-born citizen to assist in defend
ing the flag, just as prompt to de-
nounce and punish traitors.
While these German-Americans
have duty to perform toward the
nation, and will perform it, Ameri-
can-born citizens have a duty to per-
form toward them. 1t is perfectly
that these German-born citi-
zens should feel kindly toward their
native land and that they should re-
gret the break with America, but
that does not denote disloyalty. The
duty of American-born citizens is to
treat these adopted brothers with
to encourage their
loyalty and not discount it, and,
above all, to avoid discussions that
may lead to hasty words.
These men and women are Ameri-
can citizens and our neighbors. Their
loyalty should not be doubted. Any
disloyalty must be proven. 1t will
be found to exist in mighty small
degree if at all.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-09
PARDONS GRANTED

The last woman prisoner in the
penitentiary was given pardon. She
is Dolly Underwood, sentenced from
Bonner county on the charge OF
grand larceny in the theft or an
automobile. The pardon is effective
June 29. The application or DAVID
NJ. Hand, the minister convicted IN
Latah county for a statutory crlme'
was denied. ,
The board granted the following
applications for pardon:
Max Russell, sentenced from koo-
tenai county for burglary, pardon et-
fective April 10. Russell is Jew.
Grant Wilcox, sentenced from Bear
Lake county for grand larceny, par
don effective April 10.
Howard Wilson, sentenced from
Idaho county for grand larceny, par
don effective April 10.
Dolly Underwood, sentenced from
Bonner county for grand larceny
pardon effective June 20.
Jesse Scoble, sentenced from
Blaine county for grand larceny, par
don effective June 3.
John Murray, sentenced from Ell
more county for burglary, pardon ell
fective September 21.
Sam Mutchell, sentenced from Lin
coin county for burglary, pardon ef-
fective April II. -,
William McNaughton, sentenced
for violation of the local option laws
pardon effective August 21.
L. M. Lucas sentenced from Bing-
ham county for grand larceny, pardon
effective September 1.
Henry H. Jones, sentenced from
Ada county for statutory crime, par
don effective October IA.
John Jones, sentenced from Bonne-
Vile county for forgery, pardon ef-
fective April 10.
Fred G.. Gladen, sentenced from
Canyon county, for sodomy, pardon
effective June 8.
The sentence Of Orin Douglas for
grand larceny was cut to s months.
He was sentenced from Teton county
and will probably be paroled later.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-09
FRANCE WELCOMES
AMERICAN FLEET

PARIS - Rear Admiral Lacoze
minister of marine, sends thru the
Associated Press this message to the
American navy:
"The cooperation of the American
fleet with fresh ideas, new methods
and excellent material, will be most
welcome to France and the other al
lies. We have opened all our ports
to American vessels and placed every
facility at their disposal. They will
be at home. e.
1--WE are already comforting with
Washington concerning the form CO.
operation should take. The most
valuable help may be expected from
joint action, especially against sub
Marines"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-09
INsULTED THE FLAG

LA JUNTA, Colo.-The stern busi-
less of teaching patriotism to for
eigners proceeds.
A local committee called on John
Golfer, asking a contribution to buy a
large American flag, to be hung as a
testimonial of La Junta's loyalty.
"You can take your - - flag
and go to hell with it," was Golfers
contribution.
The committee secured large flag,
forced Golfer to kneel in the street
and kiss it; then made him stand and
salute it until his arm was tired.
Then Golfer was warned not to
insult the flag again and released.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-09

WASHINGTON - Congress was
asked Thursday to provide immedi-
ately $3,502,517 1000 to finance the
war for one year, approximately as
follows:
For the war department, $685.
537,933.
For increasing the authorized
strength of the navy to 10000 men
and the marine corps to 10000 men,
$175,S55,762.
For other necessary expenditures
for the naval establishment, at the
direction and discretion of the presi-
dent, $292,538,79O.
For the coast guard, SO that it
may perfect and bring to high state
of efficiency it's telephone system of
coastal communication, 100000.
A bond issue, increased taxation,
including higher taxes on estates and
large incomes, whisky, beer, tobacco
and new methods Of taxation prob
ably will be resorted to to raise the
huge amount.
Banks Ready to Take Bonds
Unofficial estimates to the federal
reserve board are that the banks Of
the federal reserve system are in a
position to absorb up to $4,000, 0,000,-
900 of war bonds at once at rate
Of interest not exceeding 3k per
cent. Secretary McAdoo authorized
the statement that he thought the
government would have no difficulty
in raising the necessary finances but
declined to indicate the probable
methods that will be adopted.
The estimates calling for the ap-
preparation of money for carrying on
the war were couched in general
terms and lacking in details. The
great total does not include possible
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-09
NEGRO GIVES PATRIOTIC
LESSON WITH CROWBAR

MARYSVILLE, Cal.-A Mexican
section hand here made an insulting
remark about the United States,
Thursday, in the hearing of George
Washington Booker, a giant negro
and veteran of the Spanish-American
war. With a tamping bar to enforce
his orders, Booker compelled amends
for the insult by placing an Ameri-
can flag in the hands of the offend
ing Mexican. ,
He forced two other MeXicans to
act as color guards, and lining up
nine more Mexicans, compelled all IL
to march up and down the railroad
tracks thru the city for an hour.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-09
CARRANZA MOVES
TOWARD BORDER

Ell PASO, Texas.-Defacto troops
III the state of Neuvo Leon, Coahuila
and Chichuahua have begun a gen.
eral movement toward the American
border, according to highly reliable
information received here Thursday
The movement in these three border
states has been officially reported to
Washington and Is being watched
closely.
In Chihuahua a movement is being
made in a northwesterly direction by
General Murguia's troops, the reason
given by Carranza officials being that
it is an offensive campaign against
Villa.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-09
INCITING NEGRO REBELLION

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-Karl Fink,
alias Charles Fink, German, was ar
rested here last night for al
legged activity in melting negroes to
rebellion, it was announced today.
Robert Hicks, negro, is also under
arrest for delivering incendiary talks
to white pupils of a school where he
was employed as janitor.
Under examination Hicks admitted
German agents had held meeting in
his neighborhood. These agents,
Hicks admitted, told the colored
audience that if the United States
won the war with Germany all neg
roes would be returned to slavery.
On the other hand, they were told
that if the Germans were victorious,
negroes would be given equal rights,
including the privilege Of intermar-
riage with whites.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-09
BRAZIL FOLLOWS
EXAMPLE OF j. s.
In World War. South American Republics Line
Up With Interests Of Western Henri
sphere. Mexico Stands With Kaiser.
CUBA DECLARES WAR AGAINST GERMANY

Spies dynamite plots discovered America
Wilson's
Austria
break with United
political Siberia
N.
reached New York
Washington the administration about
conditions abroad.
of the trenches shout with joy of American
Celebrate with tremendous
regard it
turning point Of the world
services France Vast forces Of
old Malad Idaho, with 16
rejected
proclamation urging planting OF increased
acreage the yield to utter
most limits famine
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-09
SOUTH WARNED TO
GROW FOODSTUFFS

ATLANTA, Ga.-Carl Vrooman, as
s;stant secretary of agriculture, told
the southeastern state food crop con-
ference here Thursday that unless
the southern states increased their
food crops in the event of war they
might face starvation. He said these
states have been importing from
$500, 900, 900, to $700,OOO,OOO worth
of foodstuffs annually from other
sections, and said the South would
go hungry without this aid"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-09
SHOT FOR DISOBEDIENCE

TRENTON, N. 1.-TWO men were
shot by militiamen here early today
when they refused to obey orders Of
soldiers guarding Pennsylvania rail-
road property.
Frank McGrath, 35, was shot in
the abdomen while walking along
the tow path near the Greenwood
avenue bridge. j. Frank Henry, 20,
was shot and probably fatally injured
while passing close to the bridge.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-09
WIPED OUT PARTY LINES

In the special session OF congress
last Monday it was necessary to elect
a speaker of the house and Represen-
tative Shaw, of Minnesota, a Repub-
lican member, nominated Champ
Clark, the big Democratic leader for
the speakership. In his speech he
said it was proper that he should
fill that position under Democratic
administration and that partisanship
should be wiped out under. such con-
ditions as confront the country now.
Clark was elected by majority OF
five votes out of a total of over 500.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-09
Celebrate With Fireworks

"D'ye see that" he inquired, point
ing at a hurricane Of shells bursting
over the Germans. "Well, those are
our fireworks in celebrations.
Every man we encountered, expires
sed satisfaction over news of the war
declaration by congress, clinching the
joyful news of President Wilson's s
speech.
Out in the front line trenches the
"tommies" hoisted up sign boards
apprising the enemy - Americas s
enemy now-of the news.
Each word ought to be worth at
least a thousand Shells grinningly
apprised one officer. We're now 60
ing to give 'em some of Wilson s
speech in that way also. Some SEN
tences of that speech are better than
bombs"
1t was noticeable today that none
of the German troops taken prisoner
knew anything about Americas entry
into the war.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-09
WANTS SOLDIERS WE'LL PAID

SAN DIEGO, Cal-E. w. Scripps,
millionaire newspaper publisher, to-
day telegraphed President Wilson as
follows:
81 strongly urge that we should
pay as we go in the war with income
and inheritance taxes. All incomes
OF over 100000 year should be
conscripted. The minimum cash pay
of soldiers and sailors should not be
less than So per day during the war.
Such legislation would cost me much
more than half my present income"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-09
COOPERATION WITH ALLIES

. WASHINGTON first plans
for cooperation between the United
States and the allies were discussed
by Counsellor Polk, the British am
bassador and the attache today. Aft
erward Polk went to the navy depart
mept, presumably to convey some OF
the naval ideas given him. He de-
clined to make statement.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-09
C-BOATS TAKE HEAVY
TOLL FROM NORWAY

LONDON.-During February and
March 105 Norwegian vessels of
166,322 gross tons were sunk, &C
cording to a statement made by the
Norwegian legation Thursday even
ing. Sixty lives were lost in the dis
asters and 1872 persons who were on
board ships that were sunk are still
missing. -.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-09
TRIED TO DESTROY ARMORY

NEILSVILLE, Wis.-An unsuc-
cessful attempt to destroy Neilsville
armory by fire was thwarted today
when Colonel Hommel found clev-
erly constructed fire box intended to
be set off by burning candle. The
candle failed. No arrests have been
made,
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-09
TELEPHONE WIRES CUT

Ell PASO, Texas.-Telephone CON-
munication between Ell Paso and the
outside is badly crippled this morn
ing, as the result of many long dis
tance wires being cut during last
night. Sentries north of the city
fred on two men, who were seen
tampering- with wires, but both made
their escape. An investigation is be-
ing made.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-09
WAR DECLARED
FRIDAY MORNING
Vote In House 373 to so, Taken At 3 A. NJ.
President Signed at Once and Released Flood
of kilograms and Cablegrams Starting
Nations Energies to Task of War
ENGLISH PARLIAMENT WENT WILD WITH ENTHUSIASM

mleashes greatest actual and potential
a history Of the world.
United savior
their Lafayette helped to establish.
Germans stronger by million
previous fighting period with
the front
n munitOn factories.
half billion dollars War
rushing preparations for fullest activity Recruit
and orders expected for draft
10 and 25 Two million to be
put I'M service al
carrying out the of the German
plot operating the Gulf Of Mexico and Carranas
andV armies moving north.
and OF every knd
without considera
conservation Of food sus
nd planting available acre to crops
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-09
u. S. Rushing Preparedness

loans to. the allies, part of the ad-
ministration's program as outlined
in the presidents address to con-
'gress, and demands upon the coun-
try's finances will be increased by
whatever amount it is decided to
place at the disposal of the entente
governments.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-09
MEN IN TRENCHES REJOICE

With the British Armies Afield-
America has declared war;" was
the flash that went jubilantly for
ward over all field telephone and
telegraph lines to the fighting line
today.
"Gee whiz! man, feel like hug
ging you," voiced an ordinarily quiet
staff captain of the Canadian forces,
whose mother was a Philadelphian,
as we approached group of Canad-
ian officers at an advanced position.
"The Canadians. are proud of the
United States-just as proud as any
American could be-" he continued.
This will mean much in our future
neighborly relations.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-09
PORT CLOSED AT NIGHT

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.-The port
of Philadelphia has been closed to all
traffic by night and rigid restrictions
on daytime traffic have been placed
by Collector of the Port William H.
Berry. effective Immediately.