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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-06
BRITISH HuRLL
ATTACK;HAIC
MEN BATTLE
Drum Fire Opens Fight To-
day Upon Flanders
Front.

Berlin. Nov. 6. fvia London).-
After drum fire this morning, SAYS
the German official statement re-
garding the western front. strong
English infantry forces attacked
the German positions on both
sides of Passchendaele and at the
Aenin-Ypres bend.
London. Nov. 6.-The British at
lacked this morning on the Fland.
ers front in the nei2bborh0od IT
Passebendaele. The war Office re-
ports that satisfactory progress is
being made.
The statement follows: "An attack
was launched at s o'clock this morn
ing against the enemy's positions In
the neighborhood of Passchendaele
Our troops are reported to be making
satisfactory progress.
Yesterday evening Lincolnshire
troops raided German trenches In the
neighborhood of NHuIluch and brough.
back : few prisoners"
Canadians Beyond Village.
Canadian forces in their offensive
against the Germans this morning
northeast of Ypres on the Belgian
front have established themselves az
a point a hundred yards b,vond the
village o. Passchendaele, says tele-
the British headquarters in France.
French Raid on Lines.
Paris, Nov e-The French broke
into the German lines at several
points last night and took prisoners
the war Office announced today.
The communication follows: 'sWe
carried out several surprise attacks
against the German lines, especially
west of Auberive and south OF st.
Quentin. A German attack on our
small posts west OF Cornillet was re-
pulsed.
"On the right bank of the Mouse
fVerdun 'front.'. the artillery fighting
was rather vigorous in some sectors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-06
Feels Pinch of War.
VILLAS BAND KILLED
go TRAIN GUARDS

Juarez, Mex, Nov. 6.-Villa follow
ers dynamited northbound passen-
ger train on the Mexican Central rail
road at Armendarz station. so miles
south Of Chihuahua Sunday.
Sixty federal train guards were
killed, number of passengers wound
ed and no bars Of silver bullion be-
longing TO an American mining com
pany were taken. The passengers on
the train were robbed and several ex-
ecuted, according to Americans who
arrived here today on the train from
Chihuahua City.
The federal major in command OF
sthe train escort was brought to Chi
fhuahua City on Monday badly wound
ed He witnessed the execution OF a
number of his men after being left
for dead besides the railroad track.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-06

friendly Bond Between japan and America
w hen inChicago
Look Out; Jake
May be Shopping

Chicago, Nov. Ga man spat on the
sidewalk here today Another man
with a continuance like a fire extin-
guisher strapped to his back tapped
him on the shoulder, pressed button,
and from a hose directed a squirt of
disinfectant at the moist spot ON the
walk
Then he of the disinfectant handed
the offender card which said the
health department was in earnest
about checking the spread Of disease
through eXpectoration, and proceeded
on his way TO embarrass other spit
tors in a way they were not likely to
forget
Meanwhile a surprised crowd cheer
ed. The crusader was Jacob Hago-
plan, health inspector.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-06
BRYAN CLIMBS TREE
CHASED BY A BULL

Chandler, Ariz., Nov. William j.
Bryan, former secretary of state, was
saved from a wild bull by the pres
enee of a mesquite tree on the desert
near here yesterday.
Mr.. Bryan and r. A. Hayward, SUI
perintendent of the Pima Indian res
ervation. were duck hunting when
they were chased BY the bull and sue
ceeded in reaching the mesquite tree
other members of the hunting party
shot and killed the bull
Mr.. Bryan was unhurt, but lost part
of his hunting suit in the fight from
the animal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-06
German Socialists Warn
That Support Depends
Upon Progress.

Copenhagen, Nov. 6.-Thc fear
OF the progressive elements in
Germany that they may have been
cheated in their bargaining with
Chancellor von Hertiing and For
eign Secretary Won knehlman for
government OF more parlia-
mentary nature is plainly evident
in this mornings German news
paper.
The new administration, they find
is seriously considering letting tht
post OF vice chancellor die with tn
retirement OF DR.. Karl Helfferich
should his resignation be accepted
instead of filling it with Deputy sol
Payer or another radical member 0
the reichstag.
The reichstag party leaders, ii
counting up the assurances given then
by Secretary won kuehlmann nov
discover that among these there wa
no promise regarding the vice chan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-06
Peace Run1ors on
Wing; May A SIX
Meets for Berne

London, Nov 6-The Amsterdam
correspondent of the Exchange Tele-
graph company wires that wild peace
runners were current ON the bourse
there yesterday, it being reported that
the central powers would make offers
of peace before December in the shape
of proposal for a preparatory con-
ference at Berne.
According to the rumors, each bel
ligerent will be asked to send two del
egates, Germany selecting Prince Won
Buelow, former chancellor, and DR..
Karl Heifferich, vice chancellor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-06
State Governor
Visits Soldiers
at Camp Logan

Camp Logan, Houston. Nov e.
Governor Frank 0. Lowden and Adju-
tant General Dickson Of Illinois ar
rived here today to inspect the Illinois
men in camp here.
Colonel Milton G. Foreman of the
One Hundred TWenty-second field ar
tillery formerly the First Illinois
cavalry met them at New Orleans and
escorted them into camp.
Mrs. Lowden and Mrs Dickson, who
came by a shorter route, were on hand
to welcome them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-06
WELCOME WILSON
AS VOTE IS CAST
Princeton, \. J., Honors Its Dis.
tingulshed Citizen With Patriotic
Ferver-Votes Early.

Princeton, y. j., Nov. "a warm
welcome was given today to President
Wilson when he arrived from Washing
ton by special train TO vote IN the
state legislative election.
a large crowd met the train and
cheered the president and Mrs. Wilson,
following them TO the voting booth in
fire engine house to which the presi-
dent walked from the station.
The president marked his ballot
quickly. while Mrs. Wilson and Rear
Admiral Grayson walked through the
town.
Many flags floated and cheers of
Princeton students were given often.
After remaining in Princeton less
than bali hour the president started
for Washington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-06
WAR TAX ON PAPERS.

Washington. Nov, 6 Newspaper
publishers were told by Internal Rev
enue Commissioner Roper today that
the war tax Of one cent on each 20
cents or fractien Of that amount
charged by express companies would
be assessed according 10 charges
based on bulk weight of newspaper
bundles This ruling Will mean saw
ing Of time and money to publishers
using express companies for distribu-
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-06
COURT MARTIAL HEARS
MORE DETAILS IN CASE

San Antonio. Texas, Nov 6.-More
details OF the shooting up OF Houston
on Aug. % last by Negro soldiers OF
| the Twenty-fourth infantry were to be
given today by Houston citizens at the
court martial trial OF the 6S Negroes
who are charged with mutiny, murder
and rioting. With probably 100 more
of these civilians still to testify belief
was expressed that this angle of the
case scarcely would be disposed of
| this week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-06
IOWA CAPITALIST rs
SUING FOR HIS CASH

Chicago. Nov. 6.-Henry NJ Wood
ford, capitalist Of Waxerly, Iowa, has
brought suit iu the United States dis
trict court here to recover $4,000
which he says was taken from him in
fictitious bond sales He alleges the
takers of his $130,000 are George w.
Mills of Chicago and Gustav b. Hen
gen, California mining promoter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-06
RRaTHERHAnn MEETS.

Cleveland. Ohio, Nov 0. General
chairman of the Brotherhood of Loco
motive Fire1nen and Enginemen, east
err division, representing 100 rail-
roads east of Chicago. are in session
here today considering the advisable
ity OF requesting increased wages. The
Meeting convened this morning and is
expected to be in session until tomor-
row night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-06
DEFEAT HUNS
IN MOvE:;;JAP
IS WITH u. 5.
Lansing and Ishii Reached
Basis of Agreement for
Future.

Washington, nov. G.-Japan and
the nited States have reached a
complete agreement in relation to
China and at the same time have
arrived at a clear understanding
as to military, naval and economic
cooperation IN the war against
Germany.
This momentOus Development
was announced today by Secretary
Lansing who made public notes
exchanged by him and Viscount
lshil, the special Japanese am
bassadOr, formally recording an
agreement recognizing that Japan
has a special interest in China but
Bledging the independence and
territorial integrity OF that great
eastern republic and reaifirming
the doctrine OF the "0pen door"
ior commerce and industry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-06
THE WEATHER
'orecast Till I Z. VI. Tomorrow, foI
ROCK island. Davenport, Moline

and vicinity
ralr tonight and Wednesday. not
~eeh change In temperature.
temperature at a. M, 46; highest
'sssiterday, IS; lowest last night. 46
Velocity of wind at a. M, 4 miles
per hour.
Precipitation none.
relative humidity at p. m, 81; at
= u, 81; at p. m. today, 36.
sage OF water feet. a fall OF 3 in
'asi "a hours.
!. NJ SHERIER, Meteorologist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-06

In others years the result of may
orally election here was known within
few hours after the closing of the
polls, but an element of doubt has en-
tered into the situation this year owing
to the delay that will occur in count
ing the votes Of thousands of soldiers
and sailors in military service,
At the close Of a campaign almost
unparalleled for its bitterness and
many sensational charges and counter
charges. campaign managers of the
four parties issued statements claim
ing victory.
The fusion party predicted that
Mayor John PurFoy Mitchell would be
reelected by plurality Of at least
10000, Tammany hall claimed thar
County Judge John F. Hylan. Demo-
crat. would be elected by 10000 plu-
ralitv. Ez-State Senator William II.
Bennett the Republican nominee, who
defeated Mayor MitcheIat the primar-
les, asserted he would get 2T5,000
votes. and Morris Hillquit. the wealthy
candidate of the Socialist party, was
/ certain that he would poll 100000
votes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-06
RUSSIAN MOVE IS
I. PLAN FOR POWER
Order From Soldiers Council Is At
tempt of Maximalists to Seize Reins
OF the Government.

Petrograd, Monday, Nov. ). - Leon
Trotzky, president of the central exec
utive committee of the Petrograd coun-
ell of soldiers and workmen's dele
gates, today sent a request TO the Pet
rograd garrison not 10 execute any
military orders except those approved
and signed by the soldiers and work
mems revolutionary military commit
tees. simultaneously the committee
sent military commissioners to all the
important points in and around Petro-
grad
The Afternoon papers interpret this
action as an attempt BY the Maximal-
lists TO seize political power. The pa
pers believe, however. that the gov
ernment has decided to combat yigor-
ously any such attempt.
Petragrad, NnY. General NeFk-
bofsky, the minister of war. has been
granted an indefinite leave of absence
by government order which relieves
him Of his Office General Manikovsks
has been appointed acting war minis.
ter temporarily while the department
win be under the general direction Of
Premier kerenSky.
General Verkhovsky. the Russian
war minister, has been a member Of
the cabinet since Sept 3. He has beer
a strong advocate Of better discipline
in the Russian army and has endeav-
ored to introduce reforms. On Sept
2S he told the democratic congress
that q final victory over Germany was
certain If discipline was restored ir
the Russian army. In an address tC
| the preliminary parliament on Oct 2;
I he urged reorganization of the army
and the authorization of severe pun.
! ishment for delinquents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-06
ARMIES
ENEMY NEAR
RIVERS
Crossing of Tagliamento is
Not Unexpected Move
to Allies.

Italian headquarters in
northern Italy, Nov. g.
(By Associated Press. y
The Italian retirement to
new lines is being method
ically carried out. The
morale of the troops is
good in all ranks. The cav
airy is again acting as a
rear guard in a screening
movement and fighting
heroically.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-06

In a statement accompanying the
note Mr. Lansing said Viscount Ishii
and the members Of his mission, now
Oh their way home. had performed a
service Of the highest value to the
United States as well as to Japan, by
clearing away misunderstanding
which il unchecked promised to de-
yelop "a serious situation in the far
east
He spoke Of an attitude Of con
araint and doubt fostered by a cam
palgn Of talsehood adroitly and secret
ly carried on by the Germans and said
mat through the frankness and cor
diality Of the japanese commissioners,
Tie propaganda of years had been IN
doae In a few days.
FalsehO0ds oi Germans.
, In his statement accompanying the
announcement. Secretary Lansing
said "Viscount Ishii and the other
Japanese commissioners who are now
on Their way back 10 their country
have performed a service TO the United
States as we'll as to Japan which is OF
, the highest value.
There had unquestionably been
g0wing up between the peoples Of the
tWo countries a feeling OF suspicion as
10 the motives inducing the activities
OF TEE other I'm the far east, a feeling
which. If unchecked, promised TO de-
yelri % serious situation. Rumors and
reports Of improper intentions were
INCREASING and were more and more
believed.
The attitude of constraint aud
doubt thus created was fostered and
Encouraged by the campaign OF false
hood which for a long time had been
drio,ly and secretly carried on by
Germans, whose government as a part
Of Us foreign policy desired especially
10 so ALLEVIATE this. country and japan
taat u would be at the chosen time ne
difficult task to cause a rupture Of
Their good relations. The visit Of Wis
count ishii and his colleagues has &C
gomplished a great change Of opinion
IN this country BY frankly denounc
ng the evil Influences which have
0een az work by openly proclaiminf
mat the policy of Japan is not one %
repression. the representatives o
Japan have cleared the diplomatic at
mosphere In a few days the propa
ganda of years has been undone anC
roth nations are now able to see how
near they come to being led into tht
I nap which had been skillfully set FOL
them.
China 9 Prime Factor.
The principal result of the nego
uatlons was the mutual understandin!
which was reached as TO the principle
governing the policies OF the two gov
ernmenls in relation to China. Thi
understanding not only contains a re
shFmation Of the open door policy
Guy introduces principle of non-in
slefeuce with the sovereignty an,
territorial integrity Of China, which
seheFally applied, is essential to per
pe'lal International peace as clearl
ueelared by President Wilson ant
which is the very foundation also, o
Mh-Americanism as interpreted b.
Als government.
Inc japanese commission expresses
sapah earnest desire" to cooperat
~Uh this country in waging wa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-06
Police Guard Polls.

Police Guard Polls.
Extraordinary measures were taken
to guard against Illegal practices at
the polls. The police protection was
greater al polling places than ever be-
fore, while the volunteer watchers ex-
ceeded the police by many thousands
Included among the workers were
many prominent society women.
The police department has applied
for hundreds of warrants for false and
irregular registration and they have
been issued by Chief Magistrate Nc
Adoo
While the main interest in the cleo
ton was centered in the mayoralty,
the question OF granting suffrage 10
women by amendment to the state con-
stitution attracted unusual attention.
The suffragists have made a vigorous
state wide campaign for their cause
and are confident Of victory.
Brooklyn Votes Early.
In Brooklyn and the Bronx the vOt-
ers went to the police and at the ratio
at which ballots were being cast in
Brooklyn it was estimated that two
thirds Of the votes would be in by
noon.
IN Manhattan and the Bronx it was
noticeable that the early voting was
heaviest in the districts admitted 10 be
socialist strongholds.
Disorder developed on the east side
during the forenoon. A woman urged
men in line not to vote and was ar
1 rested. Other women interfered and
police reserves were summoned. Three
other women were arrested, on
charged with assaulting a policeman.
Boston Has Issue.
| Boston, Nov. 6.-Perfect weather
prevailed for the state election today.
Massachusetts voters. besides casting
! their ballots for governor and other
/ state officers and memberships OF the
| legislature, had before them three
amendments submitted by the consti-
tutional convention.
| One of these, he so-called "anti-aid'
amendment, was responsible for the
principal prediction excitement, as It
would prohibit the granting Of state
aid to any institution not entirely un-
der public control. Cardinal 0Conneil
attacked it as being aimed at the Cath
ole church.
Governor Samuel W. Mccall, NOM
mated by the Republicans for third
term, is opposed by Frederick w
Mansfield. Democrat. There are also
/ Prohibition, Socialist and Socialist
Labor tickets in Tie field
The first Y towns to report in to-
days election showed the following
results: For governor r Mansfield
/ (democrat1 3S4. Mccall republican,
1866.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-06
RUSSIA WILL.
DODUTY;NOT
OUT OF WAR
Kerensky Protests Against
Any Other View Being
Taken.

Petrograd, Monday, NOV. O.
Russia is still doing her utmost to
carry on the war. She will con-
tinue to do her duty. These are
the views OF Premier kerensky,
whose secretary, in his name, pro-
tested today against any ether in
depreciation of his recent inter-
view with the Associated Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-06

Rome. Nov. 6.-The Italians
have been compelled to evaeuate
territory in the mountainous area
north of the plains OF northern
Italy In order to establish their
new line. the war office reports.
The enemy occupied this terri
tory after the Italian Withdrawal.
Italian Headquarters in North
ern Italy. Monday, New. 5.-tRy
the Associated Press THE cross
ing OF the Taeiiamento al PIN
zane by a considerable force OF
the enemy should not be a sur
prise. as this has been fOreSeen
fr0m the heavy pressure the Aas-
tro-Germans we're concentrating
on the Italian lett wing. The river
TagIiament0 is only enc OF "A SER
les OF defenseS. It's main purpose
was to retard the enemy advance
and to gain time for the Italians
in which TO rehabili,ate and re-
concentrate.
The Tagliamento has served thai
useful purpose and the enemy now is
faced by another main line of defense'
and other water courses. What Ems
the italians have chosen for their fna
stand cannot be indicated.
Two theories prevail concerning The
outcome of the present operations
One is that the Italian army will con
centrate along a chosen line with th'
French and British reinforcements
The other is that the Austro-German:
will not push on much further be
cause Of the coming winter
Cad0rna's Strong Measures.
General Cadorna is using stron:
measures to restore the efficiency 0
his troops and viii repress sternI,
the few who falter. An order poste,
today warns all those belonging 4
the modified forces that if they fai
TO report in five days they will b
treated as deserters in the face of tn
enemy. Indications are that the stroni
measures adopted are having the Ell
feet of restoring normal condition
rapidly.
Berlin Announcement.
Berlin via London, Nov. 9Th
Italian line on the Tagliamento rive
has been won by the Austro- German.
it was officially announced today b
the German general staff. The Ital
ians have evacuated the entire lin
along the river to the Adriatie coast.
The German statement saws thu
from The Fella valley TO the Colbricog
north Of the Sugana valley. the TIA
ians are retreating. fThis region in
clpdes the front along the Dolomite
and the Carnic Alps).
CONGREGATIONS, the German state
ment adds, indicate that the route bt
ing taken by the retiring Italians
between the mountains and the Sc
through the upper plain.
Plan Attack on Fenice.
Amsterdam. Nov -Commentin
on the Austro-German advance in til
direction of Venice, the semi-offici:
Berlin news agency prepares the pul
lie for an attack on the famous al
center 1t contends that Venice fa
developed into an important center ,
war industries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-06

ON Y.;;v0TE
WILL Be BIG
Three Cornered Fight Seen
as Test of American
Ideals.

New York. Nov. G.-New York is
holding IFS quadrennial mayoralty
election today. Fair weather that
ushered in the day led to predic-
ti0ns by the various campaign
managers that a record breaking
vote would be p0lled. OF the $685.
500 voters who registered, it was
expected thai at least $4,000
would cast their ballots.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-06

David Soskfce, the premier's secre
tary, made the following statamen
today
Il have seen NJ. Kerensky with ref
erence to the interview and show
him quotations from the Englisl
press, He was very much astonishe
at the manner in which his plah
statements were received in London
Whoever read the whole interview
can draw but one conclusion from i
Russia was doing, is doing, and still
will do her utmost III carrying on he
share of the common cause agains
the enemy, having devoted all he
might from the very first days of tn
war. when England began her vas
preparations and America was stI
neutral.
Feels Pinch OF War.
Russia, which always vas niue
poorer economically than her might
allies, now naturally feels the pine
of war more than England and Amer
lea, and therefore is justified in tn
contention that her allies now shout
shoulder the heavier burden an
should assist her unstintedly with wa
material and finances in the matter {
her requirements. She viii continu
to do her duty"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-06
Berlin Announcement.
Plan Attack on Yenic,.

Amsterdam, Nov. 6.-Commenting
on the Austro-German advance in the
direction of Venice, the semi-officiai
Berlin news agency prepares the pub
lie for an attack on the famous art
center 1t contends that Venice has
developed into an important center OF
war industries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-06
fighting for what believe and rights mankind

| NJ C m b er of A u dit
Bureau of Calculations
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-06

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