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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-01
NORWAY PROTEST rs
NOT STRONG ENOUGH

LONDON. Nov. An Exchange Ieie-
graph dispatch from Copenhagen SAYS
Norway has presented note 10 Ger
many }U connection with the sinking
Of the Norwegian steamships in the
convey of neutral merchantmen which
was attacked by German cruisers IN
the North sea last month. Germany
Tas notified that the Norwegian peo-
pie would consider any new case Of
The kind a violation of the laws OF hui
manity.
Reuters Christiauia correspondent
'eiegraphs the concluding sentences
we're.
II has made a profound impression
On the Norwegian people that not only
nave German submarines continued 10
sink peaceful neutral merchant ships,
paying no attention TO the fate Of their
crews, but German warsh:ps nave
adopted the same tactics. The Nor
,@egians decided to send this note TO
bring TO the attention OF the German
government the impression these acts
nave made upon the Norwegian PEE
pie"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-01
CITY OF CORK AS
UNDER NAVAL BAN
Sim Fem Attack on Yankee Tars l.
Losing $3.50 Week for the
Irish Merchants.

Cork. ireland, Oct &c, Correspond
ence Of the Associated PressI.-The
Sim Fem is keeping $500 a week
from The hands of The Cork mcr-
chants. That amount was spent each
week for four months by -m-erchan.
naval officers and sailors. 1t ceased
when the Sim Feiners began to at
tack the American bInejackets and Il
viii not be resumed until the streets
Of Cork are again made safe for the
Americans. At present no naval men
below the rank of destroyer command
er may visit Cork, thus laying himself
open To court martial.
The same rule applies to the Brit
ish naval forces. This loss is felt.
and Mayor ButterGeld is urged to use
his good Offices 10 have the ban lifted
He is powerless III the face OF the de-
cisions of the British and American
naval officers and men not to visit
Cork until the streets are made safe
for them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-01
MILK WAR RACES
OVER DAIRY PRICE
Embattled Farmers of New Revolution
Far From Concord Reject Offer
of Big Distributors.

Chicago, Nov IAN agreement on
milk at Il cents per quart to Chicago
consumers by leading distributors.
which appeared TO settle the price Of
that commodity locally for the month
Of November at least. was upset today
when it became known that farmers
in various districts who have been
supplying the distributors have re
fused to accept j price OF So per 100
pounds and have intimated absolute
refusal to release their products ur-
less their demands for a higher scale
are met.
When il was announced that the
price of milk during October would be
19 cents per quart. campaign for a
reduction was started The result
was an agreement reached by leading
local distributors 10 pay the farmers
only So per loo pounds as compared
with a price during October of s3-42.
This would allow distribution TO
! local consumers at IL cents per quart.
The producers, however, have de-
manded an increase over the October
price and some of them now ask S3.7l
per 100 pounds. Three hundred Of
them met last night in Dundee. in
the heart Of the largest dairy district
near Chicago, and asked for S3.7l as
minimum. and in addition sent a
telegram to Food Administrator Hoov-
, er asking him TO set the price of milk
at these figures One hundred farm
ers, meeting at GAINESVILLE, Wis. have
demanded s3.41 per 100 pounds and
p at Elgip. H., demanded $3I1 per
hundredweight
Producers in the Indiana district
are said to be selling their dairy COWS
for beef, due 10 a shortage Of feed
It is said the consumption of milk
in Chicago during October, BY reason
of a boycott started by women. was
20 per cent less than in September,
Chicago, Nov. AT the Offices Of
the Borden company this morning it
was admitted that the company had
obtained little milk when 1921 was Of
fered.
Early reports from ether sections
indicated that the farmers were ''strik-
ing against the efforts of certain Chi
cego distributors to bring the price
OF milk down TO u cents a quart. Milk
last year cost the consumer 10 cents a
quart When it advanced to I3 cents
this fall consumption fell off 20 per
cent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-01
JAPAN WANTS HER
TROOPS AT ORIENT

A Pacific Coast Port, Nov. baron
Tanetaro Megata head Of the Japan
ese financial commission tina, mas a.
rived here. said today that it was i'm
possible for Japan to send an army to
aid the allies on the European battls
front.
"If, in the face Of physical impossi-
biiity. Japan should be foolhardy
enough to make a superhuman effort
20 send troops, and if she specify be-
came exhausted he asked, who
would protect the Orient If Germany
remained indicated 2''
Lack Of tonnage was another I'M
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-01
SUB DAMAGE
SLI(;HT;BOAT
GAINED PORT
u. s. Transport Finland Hit
While On Way Back
to America.

Washington. Nov. THE trans
per3 Finland was recently forpe-
deed while returning TO the Unit
ed States, but was able to return
IS a foreign port under her own
steam.
The navy department received a
report OF the attack and seere-
tary Daniels authorized its publi-
cation. The navy report does not
say whether there was any loss
OF life or injury on the Finland.
This official announcement vas au-
thorized
THE navy department has received
that the transport Finland
was t0rpedoed while returning iron
foreign water The damage 10 tht
ship was slight and she returned Il
port under her own steam. The Fin
land was under escort, but no sigr
OF the torpedo or the submarine wa.
seen.
Washington. Nov. THE Finland i.
one Of the largest steamers flying tnt
american flag. Before going into th'
army transport service she piled be
tween New York and European port
in the International Mercantile Ma
rine company's services under The
Red Star and other lines. The yes
sci has a gross tonnage Of 1896 anC
net tonnage Of It'll, She normally
carries a crew of 25T men. The Fin
land was bulls in Philadelphia in 1902
Her home port is New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-01
j, S. SENDS WAR
SHIPS ON VISITS
Commander OF Forces CongratuIates
Peru Upon Break With Germany
Banquet Is Gi,en Americans.

Lima, Peru. Oct. 90 Delayed
The commander OF an American war;
ship and his STAFF have been received
by President Pardo, at which felicia
tons were exchanged over Peru's
break with Germany.
The American commander Informed
President Pardo that other American
warships soon would visit South Amer
lean waters.
The American officers will attend a
banquet given for them by President
Pardo at the palace and later will en-
tertain Peruvian officials at an official
reception on their snip.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-01
TRAINME:nDE:BATE
FOR HIGHER WAGE
Joint Conference Started Today In
ciudes Many Branches OF Service
Deny Strike Runners.

Chicago, Nov IA formal demand
for a general wage increase to ESQ
600 railroad employees to meet ad-
yanced living costs is expected to re-
suit from a point conference started
today by officials Of the Brotherhood
of Railroad Trainmen aud the Or
der OF Railway Conductors. Con
ductOrs. brakemen, Aagmen. baggage
men, switchmeu and yardmen are the
men affected.
Labor officials deny emphatically
that any strike is contemplated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-01
TEACHERS IN SESSION.

Milwaukee. Wis. Nov. 1.-THE am
nual convention of the Wisconsin
Teachers association began today and
will last until Saturday noon. Sew
eraI thousand delegates are attending.
The principal address Of the con-
vention wif be that OF Miss Jeanette
Rankin OF Montana, Americas first
and only CONVERSATIONAL. who will
speak Friday night on Woman and
the New Democracy,
Food conservation. var service in
the schools and other patriotic work
will be the chief topics OF discussion
during the convention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-01
MUSCATINE GIRL Is
TILTED, POISON CUP

Museatine. la, Nov. IA touch OF
tragedy married proposed wedding
ceremony here last night when Masei
Townsend. aged q years old. drank
poison when her intended, = the fourth
member OF the nuptiai party. failed
to appear AS her sister and groom
to be left the home to be wed the
Tilted girl retired TO her bedroom.
where she was found IN an ancon-
scioas state a few minutes later Her
recovery is likely.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-01
4Oper CentLoss
of GernaanSubs
Told by English

London, Nov j. Between 40 and
50 per cent of the German submarines
operating in the North sea, the Arctic
and the Atlantic since the beginning
OF tue war have been sunk. said Sir
Eric Geddes, first lord Of the admir-
atty, in the house OF commons today.
In addition there is eagerness 10
hear Whit Sir Eric will have to tell
parliament aud The house about the
progress of ship construction, There
is q general belief that the new ton
mage, which it was expected would
be launched this year. will not he
realized. owing to the deficiency OF
labor and other causes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-01
50, 900 GERMANS KILLED IN BATTLE
English Air Defenders Beat Back 3OMachine,
Shot N ear Depot
at Abba; IoaUan
Dies Hour Later

Abba, Iowa, NOV. ii. w. Noel a
photographer Of Nillisea, was found
fatally wounded on the platform of a
local railroad freight depot early to-
day and died in a hospital one hour
later without regainins conscious
ness.
A revolver was found near him, and
the authorities say they believe he
shot himself Noe! was a prominent
witness in the Jones Wilkerson Sian
der suit at Red Oak. Iowa, a year ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-01
Bible TOWNS
FALL;BRITISH
INPAL.E:STINE:
Canadians Tell Of Heroic
Deeds During Attacks
In Night.

London, Nov. 1.-The city of
Beersheha in Palestine has !, IN
captured by the British, it is am
nOunced officially.
Canadian headquarters in
France, Wednesday. Oct. 3l.-By
the Canadian Press Limited. In
addition to taking Heetcheede and
treat farm, the CanaaisE,@ cap
tured three ether fortified farms
on the night OF their advance after
eneountering determined resist
ance from the enemy. whose ma
chine gun detachments had to he
driven from concrete rad0ubtS.
The troops carried the positions
after crossing an almost impas-
Sible m0rass.
The wounded VINO are returning
from these fights tell Of innumerabIt
heroic incidents of men facing the frs
from machine guns. stopping to band
age a companions wounds. or TO pal
men out Of the treacherous water shell
holes which threatened death to tbs
unwary at every other step.
More than one hundred prisoners
together with many machine guns
have been taken in the latest advance
The morale OF the opposing forces j.
sure II weakening, appreciate deter
iOraEion being noticeable in the prison
ers captured in the last "A hours, q:
compared with last week.
German Prisoners Young.
A visit to the prisoners, encamp
ment today showed youngsters T:
years of age. They report heavy cas-
ualties from our artillery.
One of the most important admis
sions by the prisoners is that the en-
envy communications are in danger o
breaking down in the Passchendael,
area.
French Raid On Enemy.
Paris. New 1.-Frenca raiding de
tachments have penetrated the Ger
man lines at several points, the wal
office reports. A German attack north
west Of Rheims was repulsed. The
announcement follows:
The artillery lighting was rather
spirited along our new positions il
Belgium and On the front north of tha
Aisne. The enemy attempted withou
success an attack on our small post.
north OF the Louvre northwest o
Rheims.
We made several successful incur
sions into the German lines nea
Bethincourt southeast Of st. Quentin
in the Champagne in the sector O
Souain; in the Argonne in the regiol
Of Beanie and in the Woeyre north o
Flirey. We brought back 40 prison
ers and inflicted serious losses on tn
enemy"
Germans Are Active.
London, Nov. East ami north
east Of Ypres the German artillery wa
active during the night" says today
official report
"In the neighborhood of Passchen
Iaele d hostile concentration was dis
persed by our fire."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-01
GREAT BRITAIN SEES
CONTROL OF LIQUORS

London Nov. 1.-The British govern
ment, according to the Daily Express,
Is considering making its first exper-
iment in state control of the LIQUOR
trade, by assuming control of the man
ufacture and supply in Scotland. On
the success Of the test would depend
the extension of control Of England
Ireland and Wales,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-01
OIL STRIKE rs NOW
GOING FULL BLAST

Houston, Texas. Nov. 1.-Aceording
TO strike leaders here fully 10000
workmen in 16 oil producing fields OF
Texas and Louisiana went out at mid
night Wednesday and this morning.
The general strike headquarters say
official notification had been received
that every union went out "a hundred
per cent strong"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-01
- We're Killed in Riot.
LOANS TO ALLIES AT
THREE BILLION MARK

Washington, Nov, IA credit of
S435 100000 was made to Great Brit
ain. today by the treasury, to cover
British expenditures in this country
up to Jan /, 1918. This brings the
total loans to Great Britain to ST.
$4,000. 900 and total loans TO the al
lies to $3,566 100000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-01
GRAIN FOR ALLIES
BRAZIL WAR PLAN
Seathern Republic Faces Struggle for
Democracy Without Fear Presi-
dent Urges People to Effort.

Rio Janeiro, Nos. President Braz
in a circular addressed to the presi-
dents Of the curious states of Brazil.
declares tq5t Brazil faces without
faltering the sacrifices she viii be
called uDon to make because OF her
entrance inru war The president urges
cooperation in keeping uown expendi-
lures, as well as increasing agricul
turai proc icEion in order that Brazil
may become tue granary of the allies
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-01
ENGINEER INJURED,
ALTON TRAINS WRECK

bloomington, Nov Engineer
Charles S. Conklin of Bloomington was
injured at the Joliet interiocker of
the Chicago & Alton railroad when
the Chicago & Alton passenger train
No. u was derailed this morning,
The engine and baggage car were
deraiied.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-01
PACKING nOrSE RATEs.

Washington, Nov. l. Rates on pack
,ls house products from South Omaha,
south ST. Joseph and Kansas City. No,
% california terminals we're upheld
'pG1y by the interstate commerce
tommlssion Complaints Of packing
houses were dismissed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-01
LATE BULLETINS

Petrograd, Nov. L. Another
withdrawal Of s;erman troops Oh
the northern Russian front is IN
progress, the war office announces.
Springfield. Ill. Nov. l.-eofer-
nor Loaden has h0nored /. regui-
sition from the governor nj Viz
gfaia for the return OF Herman
Roscoe. wanted on Il bigamy
charge and under arrest at Au-
r0ra. Ill.
Danyille. H.. Nov. L.. The Iiii-
nais equal suffrage association in
convention here today nominated
Mrs. Graea Wilbur Trent OF Chi
cage TO succeed herself n presi-
dent. The nomination is eensid-
cred equivalent to election
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-01
0PENSCOURT
MARTIAL;64
ARE ON TRIAL
Negro Troops Must Face
Penalty for Murders at
Houston.

San Antonio. Texas, Nov. L.
The court martial trial of the 81
enlisted men OF the Twenty fourth
infantry, (Negro}. charged with
mntiAy and murder growing cut
Of the riot ai Houston the night of
Aug. %, last. began at GIFT chapel,
Fort sam Houston, this morning.
The court is composed of Brigadier
General George Hunter Brigadier Cen
eral Joseph CASTOR. BFigadier Cen
eral II. I. Richards, Colonel A. E. NAL
comb, Colonel De r. C. Cabel. Colonel
r. S Tompkins, Colonel James H.
Frier, Colonel George Z. Staekle, Col
onel {, J. Manley, Lieutenant Colonel
James ]. Hornbrook. Lieutenant Col
onel Q. B, Meyer and Lieutenant Coll
onel Charles j. Symmonds.
Colonel J. A Hull. judge advocate.
Is conducting the prosecution and
Major D. r. Sutphin is assisting
The defendants are represented by
Major Harry s. Grier.
The charges include four separate
counts. one has specifications. All
charge violation of specific articles OF
war The first violation of the Gath
article Of war. the first specification
being that the defendants disobeyed a
Lawful command to remain in camp;
the second specification being they
wilfully disobeyed an order to turn in
arms and ammunition
Violate War articles.
The second charge is violation of
the seth article Of war, being mutiny,
aiseging they refused 10 obey the CONF
FTnand OF Major x. S. Snow. their COM
mander, to (lisarm and remain In
camp, and that they seized arms and
ammunition and fprcibly OVERRIDE the
military. left camp and marched upon
the city of Houston TO the injury OF
! persons and property
The third charge is violation Of the
g2nd article of war, it being charged
they did In time 0f war. with malice
aforethought wilfully ana with pre-
mediation commit murder The fourth
charge Is violation of the 9Srd article
Of war. specifying intent to commit
murder
The defendants are all from com
paDies !. NJ. IL ana l.. the companies
sent to Houston 70 guard government
/ property during the construction Of
Camp Logan.
, The Negroes are part of total Of
1876 who were arrested shortly after
the riot and who have been in con-
/ fir ament since.
- We're Killed in Riot.
twenty-five persons were killed in
the riot at HoustoL A civilian inyes-
! LEGATION at Houston brought out thai
the riot was planned after a false re-
port reached the Negro camp that
Houston police officers had shot and
killed one of the Negro military police.
/ Previous friction between the Negro
soldiers and the Houston police had
| been reported although it was not Of a
serious nature,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-01
STARTS On FLIGHT.

Newport News, Va. Nov. Lien
tenant Adamti. the Italian flyer, start
ed from Langley field for Mineola. y.
y, at 1920 a m today in a big Ital-
ian seaplane He was accompanied
by q mechanician.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-01
THE WEATHER
Forecast TIL ! i. II. Tomorrow, TO
Rock Island. Davenport. Moline
aud Fieiuify.

Fair tonight and Friday. rising tenn
perature Friday with the lowest to-
night slightly below freezing.
Temperature at I a. N. 30. Highest
yesterday As Lowest last night, %.
Velocity OF wind at 7 a. NJ. | miles
per hour.
Precipitation none.
Re,etiye humidity at I o. IA 81. at
{ a ~ g, at p. m. today 81.
Stage of water 81. a rise OF J in last
"a hours
j. NJ. SHERIEH. Meteorologist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-01
ALF0NS0 PI(kS LEAnER.

Madrid. Nov l-klng Alfonso has
asked Antonio Maura, the former pre-
mier. to form cabinet Senior Maura
IS d leader Of the Conservative party.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-01
BIG RAI[)HAS
0ljICKENOIN(
OvERLOND0N
Thirty Airplanes Made Dash
Upon England Last
Night.

London, nor. Light persons
we're killed and q others we're
ipinrrd In the German air raid
last night, according to an official
statement Of the British war de-
partment,
London, Nov. J. - About thirty
MmIaues In seven groups iook
part IN last nights air raid. Three
0f them penetrated to the heart OF
London, says an official report to-
day. The casualties ana damage
were slight,
A report from Lord French. com
mander Of the home dcfenses, respect
ing last nights air raid. said the Ger
man avlators took advantage Of the
clouds to prevent any decisive engage
mel-s.
The first group Of air raiders drop
ped bombs Oh the coast.
Two more groups were broken M
By a bsrraee on the southeastern out
skirts of the metropolis.
The fourth group was turned back
up the Thames half way to London.
OF the fifth group one or more air
planes penetrated southeastern Len
don.
Some offhe sixth group reached the
southeastern part Of the city.
The seventh group was dispersed be
fore it reached the outer defenses OF
The city,
Official Raid Report.
London, Nov. THE Official au-
nouucement follows;
determined and repeated attacks
were made upon London last night
By groups Of hostile aircraft. The
first group OF raiders crossed tbs
kenttsh coast at about 1910 p, N
and proceeded toward London over
Kent They did nos penetrate far in
land. however. bat turned in an east
erly direction and dropped bombs a
various places in and near the coast
Meanwhile, two more groups o.
raiders were steering toward LOndol
along The south bank Of the Thames
The sky was half to three-q quarters
covered with thin low clouds which
rendered extremely difficult observa
ton 0t the enemy machines. Mont
the less. the altitude was correctly
calculated and they were broken III
by barrage fire GA she southeastern
outs sirt5 of the metropolitan, aboa
llssg p. Ia. and some bombs wer'
dropped
Bombs Drop on City.
The fourth group, which CAM
along fae Thames estuary, was t0rne'
back about half way 20 London. TIL
9Th group crossed the Essex coas
at about I2:l5 d. IN and steered TO
ward London by way Of the HorLl
bank of the Thames. Some Of thest
raiders were turned back by the out
CT deTeases. but one or mere penetrat
cd iH.o southeast London WheE
bombs were dropped
Little Damage Done,
London. Nov Lord French
statement Oh the air raid casualtie
says,
Latest police reports state that tn
total casualties caused in last night
air raid TN an districts We're; Killed
S; injured, ~.
The material damage was YER
slight and no injury was done to an,
naval. military or munitions esta6
lishmeuts.
"a large number Of our own ma
chimes went up All of them refurne
safely. Reports indicate the tota
number vi raiders engaged vas abou
thirty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-01
ITALIANSARE
HOLDING LINE
AGAINST HUN.
Isonzo Disa ster Has Welded
Empire Together for
Defense.

Washington, Nov. L.
Thirty thousand German
soldiers. including two
generals of divisions, were
killed in the great battle
on the Bainsizza plateau,
according to cabled re-
ports received here today.
1t is further stated that
General Cadorna is push
ing reserves rapidly to-
wards the Italian front,
with every prospect Of
checking the enemy's adj
vance.
Assurances of British
and French support which
will be Immediately forth
coming have been given
by a war council held in
Paris.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-01

Italian Headquarters, Wednes-
day, Oct. 3I.--( By thu Associated
Press-l-As the bulletins of Gen.
eral Cad0rna, the communicative
chief, indicate, the Italian troops.
perfectly reerganized. are holding
back the enemy at q distance OF
seYeH miles west OF Udine.
London, Nov. L. italian All
the British guns with the Italian
army were saved, according to
British report at Italian headquar-
teFs. The spirits oil the British
gunners are excellent. Lack Of
transportation seemed TO be part
of their trouble. One gun nearly
had to be abandoned and the
breach mechanism was destroyed.
However. the gun was saved
eventually.
The disaster on the 1sonzo has
welded together all sections of Ital,
and has suppressed political antag
1nism, says the Milan correspondent
)f the London Daily Telegraph. who
adds that everything is being done K
meet the invasion Troops are helms
rushed from depots and all available
soIrces are being drawn upon.
All the great arteries Of transporta
lion are being utilized for miHtar!
transport. The concentration on Thu
Venetian plains, he adds, is proceed
ing without hindrance
TIE duke Of Aosta, commander o
the third army, was calm and conf
lent Monday night, as his army hat
saved nearly all its guns.
The right wing OF the second arm,
also fell back regularly from Sabon
tho and Gorilla. Troops on the lief
of the second army also were retirin,
from their mountain posi-
tons. SO as to get into line with tn,
left Of the new defensive front.
Th2 Italian general staff, the write
SAYS, naturally has placed a sever,
ban on all descriptions OF what hap
pened during the last few days. hu
has permitted the sending of de
scFiption ri the destruction of Italian
stores, The correspondent says:
Tells craplie SeeUp.