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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-14
CAPT. s. EMLEN MEIGS,
WAR VETERAN, DEAD
One of the Oldest Members of
Union League-Ardent Ad-
mirer of Lincoln

Captain S. Emlen Meigs, one Of the oldest
and most prominent members of the Union
League and a veteran Of the Civil War
died at his residence. 17l5 Locust street, to-
day. He was eghty-nine years old.
Captain Megs was we'll known for his
earnest work in the interest of the preserva-
tion of the cabin in which General Grant
made his headquarters at City Point, Va,
during the winter preceding the fall of
Richmond Philadelphia came into posses
sion OF the cabin after spirited contest
with many other cities. and IL was brought
here and placed in Paramount Park. He
was also an ardent admirer of Lincoln and
delighted to tell anecdotes of him.
His funeral will he held Monday morning
at IL O'Clock at the Calvary Presbyterian
Church, Locust street, above Fifteenth, of
which he has been member for many
years.
Mr. Meigs was born In this city July Is.
1928, the son of DR.. Charles u. Meigs, He
entered the dry goods commission business
In this city at the age of sixteen. His busi-
ness career started with the firm of Tingley,
Caldwell & English. at ia Chestnut street,
1874 His salary was SIS a year, payable
semannualy, and for this stipend he toiled
from O'Clock in the morning until o'clock
at night.
During the Civil War he was commits
stoned captain and assistant quartermaster
general of United States volunteers and
was assigned to duty at st. Louis the
headquarters of the Department of the
Mississippi He was a brother of the late
General Montgomery Meigs who was quar-
termaster general of the army throughout
the war Captain Mcigs was present at
the capture of Fort Donelson and during
the operations at this point became ac-
quainted with General Grant.
Captain Meigs had a fund of interesting
anecdotes concerning the operations of the
Union army in the West, including the
story of an incompetent general who when
denoted threatened to establish an EN-
pre of the Southeast" with himself as
supreme dictator.
In 1868 Captain Megs married Miss Cor
neia Rogers, of this city. who died in 1896.
Following the war Captain Meigs re-estab-
lshed himself In business In Philadelphia.
He retired from active business life ten
years ago.
Descended from line of stanch Demo-
Gratis. he was a stanCh Democrat until Fort
Sumter was fired upon, whereupon he be-
came a Republican, and has never since
wavered in that faith
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-14
REV. DIR. IZER DEAD;
WAS NOTED PASTOR
End Comes to Long Suffering
of District Superintendent of
Philadelphia M. E. Conference

After months of intense suffering the
Rev. DR.. George w. 1zer, district superin-
tendent of the Northwest District Of the
Philadelphia Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, died last night at his
home, 430 West Hortter street, German
town. Recently he was almost constantly
under the influence of opiates. He was
sixty-eight years old.
Doctor Tzer was formerly pastor of the
Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church, the
Church of the Covenant, Arch street
Church and Grace Church, in this city. He
also held appointments at TAYLOR street
Church. Portland, ore; Heddng Church.
lmira, n. Y: Howard street Church and
Simpson Memorial Church. San Francisco.
and Christ Church and Calvary Church, of
Pittsburgh
on the 9th of March Doctor Izer. who
then was thought to be dying, dictated n
farewell message to Bishop Mcdowell and
his brethren of the Philadelphia Methodist
Conference, in which he said that he had
surrendered to huge beast. that bounced
from the highway Of hope and love in Au-
gust. 1916, to strike mo down"
Part of his message follows:
How long I may linger, a prisoner of
pain. no one may forecast Nv earthIv
house shaken. tottering, the tabernacle
fand falling & into ruins 1t seems to me must
far rhe paradise into which Gods
nNS!i I9Nsd ones pesoo go l wist Is nigh There in
association with the spirits of lust men
made perfect we shall dwell i'm safety
and satisfaction throughout eternity
out of this passing, perishing present
life I am Fastening to this permanent
abode. Into this presence and at the
right hand of God | am pressing with
eager desire. Life in His presence, en-
riched by fullness of JOY. life at His
right hand will be life eternal
He was born in Baltimore on April 3, 1s4o
After preparatory work in the Baltimore
City College he entered Dickinson College
Later he was graduated with the A. b. de.
gree from Syracuse University To these
degrees were added the degrees of NJ A.
l.. l.. Il. and ID. n.
Doctor lzer is survived by his widow
Mrs, Laura Thompson 1zer. and one son
Irving NJ lzer. of Cleveland The date of
the FUNERAL has not yet been decided upon
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-14
0POINT DEFECTS
OF TRANSIT LEASE
Nonpartisan League Will
Renew Attack on Smith
Mitten Pact
PITT QUESTIONS TO MAYOR

,r,,ic,sm of the Smith-Mitten
PUN f,. ioaee will be renewed tonight at an
us n,ecting in the Parkway Building 10
opeu under the auspices OF the Nonparu-
De eIaague "I of Philadelphia Haif dozen
@n ,ors who have made careful study OF
tpeann farms of the new proposal VIII address
.ne .Se meeting and point out the delec's Oh
me document ,..,
"a The meeting and deienueu tne iease ol'
tenu urround that he could not enter INTO any
the a,scussion of the lease until the
pupno - nublic hearings before Councils
seiN' t,inance and Street Railways Commit
JON. heen concluded. The Mayor, now
tee "" assured the members of the league
ever lied upon him that he would sign no
wno mil the public is satisfied with It's
terms. , .o,, .ho teamed.
,i.st,on have been prepared by the league
: h.a,,, Iii, he discussed tonight. These ques-
ana w" are first submitted to Mayor Smith
tions Although he declined to answer
yes'eSs Sa said answer would be given at the
them na,ncilmanic hearing. The questions
follow: A.
rors rn or financial hackers of the Phila-
spvu, spp,n,,a Rapid Transit Company at the
present time?
s.oo,d Is IT true that about 90 per cent
=, the Rapid Transit stock Is either held
AZ controlled by few brokers?
THIRD Is it right for the city of Fhila-
a.,nbia TO benefit a few individuals at the
ssnense of the entire community
uourtb. Is it true the that Rapid Transit
..ao, has never been recommended to any
sus for investment by court of law or
.ssnonsible board of trustees?
r,f,b why should the city Of Philadel-
..ia nav a bonus upon Rapid Transit stock
~ accumulative 6 per cent dividend for a
s.rm of forty years or even more, accord
Ing TO the proposed lease?
Sixth on what ground iS the Rapid
Transit Company entitled to virtual mo-
.onolv under the proposed lease of the
sntire street-car service of Philadelphia for
forty or more years?
Seventh Why not wait until the new
b,eh-speed lines are completed and then
lease them to the best responsible bidder,
~ did the city of Boston, receiving a con-
alteration for the rental?
Eighth. why is the city of Philadelphia
unable to operate its own high-speed lines:
Ninth. Would not the service of the
Rapid Transit Company be improved by a
little healthy competition?
Tenth. Frankly speaking, does not the
so-called lease, under the proposed ordi-
nance now before Councils, virtually sch
out the entire plant of the Rapid Transit
Company to the city of Philadelphia at
the enhanced price of 10 per cent above the
present capitalization of the company. ana
does 1t not obviously look like stock.job-
bing acheme to enhance the price OF the
said company's stock?
Senator Ware. who had promised to notify
Mayor Smith definitely today whether he
will accept or reject the contract for one
section of the Broad street subway work,
Lsal q
delphia Subway Construction Company
more than month ago did not say whether
he would do the work or not. Senator Ware
is still awaiting the decision of his engi-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-14

of the National MIX Producers Fedora
tion, there is little doubt that dairymen
will approve the plan. and be content with
short contracts until a more stable condl-
tlon is assured.
other members of the committee who
conferred with the food administration are
Richard Pattee. secretary of the New Eng
land Federation; r. II. Cooper. represent.
ing the Dairymens League of New York
and G. H. Potter representing the Chicago
district
while under the food law Mr. Hoover has
no direct authority to fix the retail price
of milk vet he can, II is believed. force
the producer and retailer to reduce the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-14
l0-Pc. Queen Anne American Walnut

When this beautiful Dining Suite know You will term
work for its effects and exquisite finish Then the
the most perfectly matched and altogether lovely suites imaginable There
Chair, Buffet China
Closet. Round Table and Serving Table
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-14
HONOR FOR AMERICAN FLIER
Stephen HGelow, of Lafayette Esca-
drille, to Get War Cross

PARIS, Sept 1i.--Corporal stephen Big
Glow, of Boston, member of the Lafayette
Escadrile was officially cited in army
ders today, which means he will shortly be
decorated with the war cross.
Messages from the headquarters of the
Lafayette Escadrille today said the esca-
drillc itself was formally awarded thes war
cross in recognition of the remarkable rec
ord it has achieved in recent weeks.
Some hint of the extraordinary amount
of fighting by this unit of Americans was
contained in an army report today, showing
that during August the four escadrlles COM
posing the group TO which the Lafayette
flyers are attached fought 131 aerial en-
gagements. 119 of which were over German
held territory.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-14
MILK PRICE NOT TO
BE REDUCED SOON
Dairymen, However, Agree
to Put Contracts on
Monthly Basis
FEED COST MAY BE CUT
By q StcO Correspondent
NyASIJJNGTnN II a. {

WASTIINTTUN, y. z, Sept. IT.
MIX prices probably will not he reduced
for some time to come. although efforts
now under way promise to effect "A re-
duction.
Milk contracts affecting the prices pro-
ducers will receive for their product may
henceforth be on n monthly basis instead
OF for period Of six months, as customary.
Following conference between the Food
Administration and committee represent
ing nearly 100000 organized milk producers,
the officers of the principal dairymen's
organizations will recommend to their mem.
hership the monthly contract plan.
This proposed change is largely in rec
ogntion of the Food Administrations wish
that contracts should await reduction in
price of feedstuffs later in the year In
the opinion of Milo d. Campbell, president
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-14

price II Il is shown that the cos( q
tion and transportation II reaeona1
that the price exacted from the I'd
extortionate in comparison with the ~
In several directions. First an eu161
has been placed on fodder and feedstI
This act will assure cheaper materials 1J|
ing tho winter for the cows. Another mo1l
to the same end Is to establish the cost q
transportation. <
After these things are definitely obtaipo4
Mr.. Hoover will issue statements TO tn
public showing. II such is the case, thr1
the retail price is beyond reasonAhlo
profit. iX+
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-14

neers. The contract is for the construction
of n station and a subway in Broad street
between Buttonwood and stiles streets. 1t
totals S2.SS5.9i1.
= so-called comparative analysis of the
Taylor lease and the Smith, -NItten lease
mas been made by James Collins Jones,
counsel for the Chamber of Commerce.
This analysis will be used as the basis for
referendum to be taken among the $500
members of the Chamber of Commerce.
Plans for the referendum will be announced
later
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-14
|. c. c. Suspends Freight Rates

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14.-The Inter-
state Commerce Commission today further
suspended until March % proposed in
creases in freight rates on cotton and
wooden goods from mill points in New Eng
land to New York city and Brooklyn over
the New Haven and other New England
ilroo de
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-12
TULSA HIGH BASKET
SQUAD ROUNDING TO
Coach Bakers Boys Getting in
Trim for Strenuous Cage
Season Now.

The local high school team Is max
ing ;apid striGes in their race for the
"u"X OF form IN which To- meet The
Iartlcsv.llc team here January 20.
Coach Baker is whipping the men into
fighting trim and dope Eas It thai
the local team viii show The VISITING
squad some inside stuff on the game
Little can be stated as 10 the likely
occupants Of tho red and white tor
sevs now, as about twenty young
huSkies arc on the mat for positions
ana there is good material in thc new
fellows who are Just cntering tho
rame. Ritltcn. captain. Woods. Price.
Howe, Davis, Buckett and Carter loot.
like The material from which the hirh
school team will he selected.
Altho some of the games have not
hc-u definitely arranged for II is prob
able that the games will be played
according To the following schedule.
Rartlcsyille. January 20; Muskogee.
January %, Broken Arrow FrepS
February ?; Ponca city February 9;
blackwell. February 10. open. Vebru-
OrV l6; open, February 20
Tho team viii take lart IN the Ken.
DAN tourney. March s and ..
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-12
Prevention Rcnis Cnrc.

NNNOI0T 10 nc " CrTd
CLAREMORE. Okla. Jan. 1I.-On
returning to his home in. .Claremore
at 10 o'clock Tuesday night, Webb
littletie'd was confronted by bur
glar in the dining room of the same.
and being unarmed. beat q hasty re-
treat, making hurried trip to secure
the aid OF brother-in-la s. l..
Gilkeson, OF the Rexall store. Arm
ing themselves, tho two went quickly
back to the Littlefield home but tho
thief had flown, An examination Of
the premises revealed the fact that
nothing was missing rs result OF
the thier's visit Al the time Mrs
Littlefield was visiting in Kansas
city Mo, and had taken tho family
silvcrwarc to a local bank for safe
kceping. This foresight probably
saved them considerable loss.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-12
WELSH. -.HITCRELL GO
RECOHES CERTAINTY
tiuu- Boui; Freddie Post,
Ills Forfeit

MILWAUKEE. WIS. Jan. 1.-THE
Wisconsin athletic commission today
formally sanctioned the proposed
tcn-rouud boxing contest between
Freddie Welsh. lghtwriLnt champion.
and Richie Mitchell. Milwaukee chal-
lcngcr. scheduled for January IL in
this city. upon rcccir, of % certified
check from Welsh covering weight
aud appearance torictt-
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-12
Young Democrats Get Busy.

Nne'IHI 10 IIt NufId.
-CLAREMORE. Okla. Jan. Ii
The Claremore club Of the Rogers
County Association OF Young Demo-
Gratis met at the city hall In Clare
more on Wednesday, an enthusiastic
number being present. The annual
election of officers occurred, result
ing IN the following selections. Presi-
dent. W. c. Hates; vice president
George L. Feezell secretary-treas-
urer, william Briscoe. A membership
fee was stipulated for the ensuing
year, and arrangements for the send
ing OF large delegation to the state
league meeting at Shawnee on the
22d OF next month were completed.
At lenst twenty will be In attendance
from Claremore alone.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-12
Want Biuc-SlSy Law.

special tc The World
BARTLESNULE, Okla. Jan. Ii
Members of the chamber OF COM
merce have gone on record as favor
ing the enactment by the present leg
islature of blue sky law" pat
termed after the one In operation in
Kansas. This is law designed to
make It impossible for fake Invest
ment companies TO operate in the
state, and sell stock TO suckers. The
oil districts Of the state have been
the principal points OF operation FOR
these "get-rlch- quick" concerns. and
10y thcir operation. thousands Of dol
lars have been lost by investors. \
copy of the resolutions adopted by the
local organization was sent to Repre-
sentative \. T.. CraVer OF Washington
county. who was urged TO present
such bill ct the present session Of
the legislature.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-12
Post Office shows Gain.


7
RlNGLiNG. okla. Jan. II The
midwirter oil field rush of business.
which has brought scores of new
families to Ringing, and the general
prosperity of tho Ringling country,
have caused the local post office re-
ceipts TO make heavy gains over the
receipts OF this date last year. accord
Ing to Mrs. Y. II. Dunlap, assistant
postmaster Another evidence of
prosperity is that the public school Is
badly overcrowdcd. The attendance
is nearly two hundred over what il
was last year. Another school build
ing is needed. for In some of the
rooms uf the Ringing building are
seated over 75 pupils. Every teacher
has thirty 10 Forty more pupils than
she is expected to have under modern
methods
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-12
CLOTHING FOR POOR SOUGHT
Humane Agent says "Ihis Weather
Can't Last" Many Poorly Clad.

A. N. Wclch. county humane agent.
has sent out an appeal for lots of
clothing and bedding of all kinds. Mr..
Wclch says This warm spell can't
last and when cold wave comes
swooping down on the city 1t will
pared"
There no doubt are number Of
people in and about the city who
have castoff clothing that they would
be glad TO turn over 10 Mr. Welch to
keep deserving people from freezing.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-12

IT ~ ~ 7 Nv W IT II
BA ltTIESNfIIE okla. Jan. ~
Some time the latter part of tine.
month, members of the local O. \ Il.
post spanish American war Veterans
and members ot the W II g.. to-
gcthHr with representatives. Of the
chamber of commerce.. will meet
with executive officers ~ tho state
os-u, uuuus ana mako Arrangements
fur holding ~" state cuClmpmcut
hotc next Ma, There viii he H thrrc-
days session ~ is expected That i've
thousand visitors viii hc TN the city
ct that tiur
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-12
WILLARD AND FILTON
NAY BE NiTCHED UP
Tommy luircw- angling fur Ten
Round iIati,r Between iIcaNit~;
MllMAmLn nc harHr.

CIllCNGO. Jan ~ Thomas $
Andrews ~ Milwaukee uprn-d urgo.
n tiors here today fpf % tru-rouud
match between Jess Willard the
heavyweight champion and Fred
Fulton OF Ruphruer. Mimi tp Doc dc
Did,d iu Milwaukee oiilg lu March.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-12
BOY ALLEGED MAIL THIEF
Ten Ncar-Old Found by Police Open
ing Letters; to Wclci.

Everett Love. 10. was found open
ing letters In an alley down town by
the police Yesterday morning. The
mail box at the Elks club had been
opened during the morning and the
letters removed. Love was taken To
the police station. where he denied
having opened the box or taking any
letters. The boy was turned over to
\. Il. Welch. county humane officer
and was placed in the juvenile ward
awaiting trial Saturday.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-12
The WAY II seemed.

Willard and AMMO were out motor.
Inc and Annie insisted that he allow
her TO run tho car. After some per-
s.asion, he reluctantly acquiesced.
and his fears soon were realized.
"Oh. willard" the girl cried OK
cltedly, take It quick! Here comes a
Evcrybody's.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-12
Teacher Wants Divorce.

NNrtlHT TN INV NOF,I-
CbAREMORE. Okla. Jan. IL
Mrs Buena Vista Glassmire filed suit
in the district court OF Rogers county
on Tuesday for n decree of absolute
divorce from her husband. Samuel II
GlAssmirs OF Tulsa. Mr.. and Mrs.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-12

"What is there about betting on
horse races that il 80 bad for the
healthP" said young Mrs. Brown
Il never heard of anything"
Didn't Nou' Every time Charley
makes bet he comes homo and
says there tx something wrong with
his system. TIT BltA,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-12
KENDALL CAGERS
ALL GET ACTION
Boys Go to Enid, Girls TO Col
linsyille and Academy to
Okmulgee Today.
VARSITY LOOKS FOR BATTLE
Phillips Aggregation Stronger
Than Usual; Squad of Let
ter Men From Here.


1911, iuuI ,aiA'} haskethall
,'.' Wy "' t'h Wy season WIN Two
'Nr IuIlHp7 university.
*. "v p'.5 '' l"hItht az Enid.
ir',.. "a s'i,'' "'' Ih HFnunE
tho Cbr,.tIar. m ttis ey,nIn... ',,,'r'' n,.n
test Tho girls team mu Journey 10
'ulIIrsHilIc. vhrf. tuat t,I'l rt tb.ir
skin with that OF me high school
i.rm Tt. Kendall program for tho
day $500 he DYI pI.tod Whcn the acad-
ems quintet meet. the O,mulpee hIch
.hoYl lDtt team .. Okmulpo. this
.ouluF
\o tYm ,,,ndi,,n
,,. '''
W. 80 "'I'''Iui' mas h'' u
t.. ".'.'.' iP '"' ''t hcHnhll
'"''''N' WIN ana il'y VIII
,i.. - h'.'' 'l''I h'Nlnk br'n on
a., ""F i"NI '''h'uba. but
,t. .,'.... p" ,'' WI V'."pS 'lIa on
"l' '',''i men or lhS'
.f..f vi '"t ,'' Ilh' "
~ .... III W. p''.,.I P',tISl"n
a.. H., ....,,I, -, ,,,.. 'l''" "Is !"
ana WIN Tho trioI i,nt,r,1I n, 49,,
quad things arc Indicative Of "A VIC
tony iur tlv orange ana bluck
THE mon who WIll mako tho trim
co. fuiI for the game are Ficst. cap
tan. Young Ammona Dominique.
itipiu. Thompson. IluudIcy and
- rove. Iiost has not fully rccov-
erred from his recent sickness aud is
rot ,Np,ctod 90 be- out into the gamc
,b,t-,i.,,- .,,,.,.,.
o.,
'' ,'"" T.. "i' nus yea. Us re
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-12
THREATEN GREAT
BASEBALL STRIKE
Organized Players Throw
Down Gauntlet to Magnates,
Thru David l.. FultZ.
TENER STATES HIS STAND
Declares Athletes Have No
Kick; Asserts Demands
All Met Fairly.


NEW yopE Ian il Tho Base.
hail pf,yrr. frotcrrit. tnrI Dr.. prcsi-
don't David Fulfz toda. throw
down tL. gauntlet 90 organized base.
ball aud declared that unless 10"
magnat'7 hFrt'd I" i"c i'i4'7.'
inc fraternity 'N'i WON" "' ''
OF iI"lh'HE '"Wp. '.t ....,
Ns rEl1'he' "I l'' ''' '''''
OF 'i' II'i''"''l '' .t'' ''' "'
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IIioH'i II"Iit D.. ''',"
hoIH'. WI. ' ,-,'..'.t
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tat' .'' ~ OBJ. sr,,,,'
I'M ' uNl' ''1'' W." ,,. ,,,'.iI
nIty .",' gwen ,u, "'. .,.I. " '''''
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'"''''
\'i'd lhf'ht
"ThI- hoard does not comprehend
those methods and has iu addition
liollfrd its agreement with us u iH|
low "a case OF continuing TO accept
tTs4fhfu If fh.If contract and fff sinh.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-12

Glussmire were married at Oolagah.
in Rogers county, during the summer
of 1915, and made their home there
after in the city Of Tulsa FOR some
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-28

with the governments who have de- clared their independence, and main- ta!ned 1t, and whose independence we have, on great consideration and on just principles, acknowledged, we could not view any interpretation for the purpose of expressing them, or controlling in any other manner their destiny, by any European power, in any other light than as the manifesto tion of an unfriendly disposition to- wards the United States
 The Monroe doctrine was backed up by England, the great British foreign secretary, George Canning, recogniz- ing the independence of the former Spanish colonies of America. Except for this timely support from Britain. it is likely that the United States would have had to defend the Monroe doctrine by force of arms against the combined forces of Prussia, Austria. Russia and Spain.