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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-17

e,llv aftai,, and liza ndsiIaknE With every
body that comes along. There's sneaky
looking stranger at the hotel-rubber heeled
fellow named HCsInson. with one OF those
black felt hats pulled down over his eyes
like a stage vlla!n-that Hare never laid
eyes on till today. For All he knows the
man may be an agent Of Rynn's. hired
Spy. imported To- ny Jove, That's just
what he is. I'll bet" he cried suddenly and
after Il frowninG pause hurried warmly on:
Don't you remember last night just after
we hit the town. l said there was man
following us-sneaked up the alley when he
saw me looking a; him."
u believe I do. Peter. But the fact Is
that I met so many exciting people last
night"
Its the same man-it was Hlggtnson!
said Peter positively. I'm sure Of II!
didn't set look al his face last night, but
It's the same hat. same nsure-everything
III bet anything he's on Ryaa's pay roll:
and there's little Hare hobnobbing with him
as friendly as though they'd been class.
mates at college. That kind Of free for all
gentallty doesn't 20. you know! reforTner
in a rotten town like this" said Peter
vehemently, would do well to cultivate
profound distrust OF strangers.
Tarney burst out laughing.
You yourself have known Hare from the
cradle I believer"
I'm different" said Peter without emile.
Well must move. Now. let's see-that
lunch. What time shall ask Hare and Mrs.
Marne for?"
Two O'Clock, Thursday. didn't have the
nerve" Varney explained. " 20 ask Miss Car
stairs for today-rather. lucky dldn't-end
she was engaged for Thursday
Right. TIL arrange It all. Well. for the
Lords sake. take care OF yourself tonight
Larry. and trust me TO keep out OF trouble.
So long"
Tarney looked after Peters disappearing
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having. His own lot was certainly far less
entertaining. However. It was his own; and
hero he resembled his friend in ono respect
at least His thoughts. like Peters, had
way Just now Of rcverting at short notice to
the matters IN which he himself was most
closely concerned.
He lay back idly among the cushions ana
10; hts mind once more run over the une1-
pected problems OF hiH situation.
Tho now graveness OF what he wan
pledged to do had. Of COURSE been strongly
present in his mind from the nrst moment
OF revelation. kidnapping IS year old
GIRL was certainly. as Peter had pointed
out. a pretty serious business. He perceived
that It would not look we'll IN the papers
in the least. A!So II she cared to raise
row arterward. there might bs an aftermath
which would not be wholly a laughing
matter.
Nevertheless. this side Of tho question
seemed remote ard nf minor interest to him
just now. The problem appeared To ne
personal one No; a question Of statutes AMI
Judges. In his talk with Miss Carstairs be-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-17
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The Nenana news., 1917-12-08

same falsehood that kept the Ger man people in the dark. Truth, he said, is the only cure. He told the adequate provision for future needs of the treasury and urged them to devote their energies to legislation intended to hasten the successful conclusion of the war.
 In conclusion, the president said: "We shall regard the war as won only when the German people say to us, through properly accredited rep resentative, that they are ready to make settlement upon justice and reparation for the wrongs their rulers have done. The peace we make must remedy the wrongs; it must deliver, once and for all, the fair lands and happy peoples of Bel gium and Northern France from Prussian conquest and Prussian men, ace. And it also must deliver the peoples of Austria-Hungaria and the people of Turkey, alike in Europe and Asia, from impudent alien dom- ination and Prussian military and commercial autocracy.. A supreme moment of history has come. The eyes of the people have been open ed and they see the hand of God, which is laid upon the nations. He will show them favor, I devoutly be- lieve, only if they rise to the clear heighth of His justice and mercy"
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Landon-The Germans are com pletely outclassed by the British forces in front of Cambrai, accord ing to report received from Gen. eral Haig this afternoon. He says that from Gonneliu to Marconi the enemy has delivered numerous at Jacks in great strength, with large forces of troops. They have been repulsed, the report continues, with appalling losses.
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London-The British steamer Apa- pa was torpedoed and sunk yester- day by German submarine, result ing in the death of the crew and about eighty passengers. About 120 passengers escaped in life boats. The submarine is reported to have shelled several of the open boats, some of which were loaded with women and children.
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San Francisco Lieut.. Wilhelm von Brincken, former military at tache of the local German consul ate, George Rodiek, former German consul at Honolulu, and H. D. Schro- der, who succeeded Rodiek, have en- tered pleas of guilty to the charge of conspiring to foment revolution against British rule in India. von Brincken said that the less said of the matter the better it would be for Germany. @= .->~
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WEDNESDAY

Washington-The truth regarding Alaska must be faced, despite en- thusiastic reports, glowing predic- tions and the books of romance which have been written on the sub ject, declares the. annual report of the Alaska Road commission, which was made public last night. Aside from it's fisheries, the report says, Alaska is essentially a mining country. It said further, that the territory would develop and grow in population and home building with the aid of capital and more roads.
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Berlin-The German forces in the Cambria sector have thrown the Brit sh back a distance of three miles along six-mile front, according to a statement issued by the war office this afternoon. The forward thrust was accomplished by turning move ment, which proved so successful several weeks ago in the same To- cality.
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THURSDAY

Seattle-A box containing enough nitro-glycerine to wreck the entire Seattle waterfront was uncovered to- day by a blow, which was being used on a building site near the Buthie shipbuilding plant. The box was marked with partly obliterated Rus sian letters.
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Washington-The annual report of Secretary of the Treasury M'Adoo which was submitted to congress to- day, says that nearly five and quarter billions must be provided by congress, in addition to taxes, to make the receipts of the next fiscal year equal the disbursements. The report says that the nation has borne the financial burden of the war splendidly thur far, due to the healthy condition of business, aided by the federal reserve system.
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FRIDAY

Camp Lewis-General Irons has is sued a statement in which he says the Seattle embargo will be lifted when conditions warrant. He says that there is no use for the people of Seattle to attempt to change the ruling.
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Washington-In response to the request of President Wilson, Chair man Flood has introduced a resolu- tion in the lower house of congress declaring the existence of state of war between the United States and Austria.
 When the president was half thru with his address yesterday, he asked congress to declare war against the dual monarchy. Following the re- quest, he said: "Does it seem strange to you that this should be the con- clusion of the argument 1 have just made? It is not. It is, in fact, inevitable logic what I have said. Austria Hungary is, for the time be- ing, not her own mistress, but simp- ly the vassal of the German govern ment. We must face the facts as they are, without sentiment in this business. Austria Hungary is not acting upon its own initiative or in response to the wishes or feelings of it's own peoples, but as the instru- ment of another nation"
 R. L. Vining, the we'll known com mission man, was married at Seattle yesterday to Miss Gladys Berendes, of Seattle. They will spend their honeymoon in California.
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Seattle-Several hundred packing house employees and employees in retail butcher shops in this city went out on a strike this morning, de- manding recognition of the closed shop.
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Washingto-The Interstate Com merce commission has recommended that the government take over the railroads of the country and operate them during the remainder of the war, providing congress does not permit the unifcation of the trans portation system.
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WashingtOn-ln report made public by the navy department to- day, the number of killed as the re- suit of the explosion of an ammuni- tion ship in Halifax harbor yester- day, is placed at five thousand The ship carrying the cargo was French vessel, the Mont Blanc, and the cargo consisted of three thousand tons of the most powerful explosive known The explosion was seen and heard for a distance of fifty-two miles at sea. The property damage on land is estimated at one million dollars. h. *-~~
 Esmond Barry, postal clerk, who witnessed the explosion, said that the victims of the disaster died like flies. Many ran about half crazed, some with their noses off, some with their eyes out, others with their faces and limbs torn in a shocking manner. He said that while working around a wrecked building looking for victims, he discovered a baby, fifty feet away, under the burning mass, crying for aid. They were un- able to reach the child and were forced to watch it burn to death
 The Mont Blanc collided with the Belgian relief steamer Ioma. The shock set fire to the French vessel, the flames spreading quickly to a quantity of benzine, which was stored on the deck. When the fire reached that, an explosion occurred, followed instantly by the explosion of the ammunition in the hold of the ship. It is reported that the crew of the vessel took to the boats when the fire started and reached shore before the explosion occurred. The collision was the result of a confu- sion of signals.
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Copenhagen.-Advices received in this city today state that the Ger mans have met with serious ob- stacles in their peace negotiations with Russia. The Slav representa- tives have refused to considre cer- tain of the German terms and have submitted counter terms not accept able to the kaiser. Germayn insists
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Washington General Pershing has reported the names of two of his men, who were killed in action in France during the past few days, Seven others are reported to have been severely injured and many re- ceived minor injuries.
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Paris-The war office is authority for the statement that the city of Nancy, in Eastern France, was raid ed by German airmen during the night with the result that many res idents were injured. The property damage also was heavy.
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Washington-There are indica- tions that the senate will insist that the war declaration against Austria include similar declarations against Bulgaria and Turkey.
 London-The war office has been advised that the British forces have encircled Jerusalem and are now ia a position to enter the city.
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Paris.-It is reported that the Allies are considering undertaking a big naval drive in the Adriatic, with the object of destroying the Aus trian naval base at the foot of the Austrian peninsula and naval sta tions on the Dalmatian coast. It is also hinted that American Warships will sooon join the British and French vessels in European waters.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-08

London-Reports received in this city this afternoon from Amsterdam state that representatives of the German and Bolsheviki governments have signed a forty-eight hour arm istice. The agreement was made at the headquarters of Prince Leo- pold.
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Washington-Presi Wilson to- day addressed the members of cong ress, assembled in joint session, de- 1ivering in person his special mes- sage on the war situation. He said, in part: Our present and immed- fate task is to win the war, and nothing shall turn us aside from it until it is accomplished. Every power and every resource we possess whether men, money or materials, is being devoted and will continue to be devoted to that purpose until it is achieved. Those who desire to bring peace about before that pur- pose is achieved, I counsel to carry the tale elsewhere, for as nation, we are united in spirit and intention and shall pay little heed to those who tell me otherwise. Germans speaks falsely in declaring that she is fighting a war of self defense against aggression. There is none threading Germany's peaceful enter prise..
 He said that he would ask for a declaration of war against Turkey and Bulgaria when he considered such a step necessary. Regarding the Slav situation, he said that the Russians had been poisoned by the
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Berlin-With the battle of Cam brai occupying the attention of the German forces on the Western front, the fear is expressed in German mil itary circles that the British will re- new their activities on the West Flanders front. Five hundred ad- ditional prisoners were taken by the Germans in the Cambrai sectors.
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London The admiralty states that seventeen British vessels were destroyed during the past week by German submarines. Three of the vessels were sailing craft and all except one were of more than 1900 tons register.
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Indio, Texas-The border country was the scene of an exciting chase late yesterday afternoon as the re- suit of an attack on the border cav airy patrol, causing the injury of one of the troopers. Acting under instructions issued several weeks ago. the Americans returned the fire of the Mexicans and crossed the Rio Grande in pursuit of them. The action of the cavalry resulted in the death of dozen of the outlaws, and the village of shacks which sheltered them were burned to the ground.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-08

Dawson-Extremely cold weather prevails throughout the Yukon dis trict this week, the temperature having dropped to fifty below zero here today.
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Washington The state depart ment has been advised that the chief peace terms outlined by Austria are the recognition of territorial integ- rity and economic liberty.
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St. Louis-Eight workmen were electrocuted today at the new mil lion-dollar plant of the Anheuser Brewing company, when a guy wire, on which they were working, came in contact with a charged electric wire
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Berlin-The war office announces the capture of important hill posi- tions, as the result of the offensive operations undertaken by the Ger man forces in Northern Italy.
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Rome-It is claimed by the Ital ian war office, in statement issued late this afternoon, that the fight ing alongt the Italian fronts, while severe, has not yet reached a decis- i've stage. Heavy artillery is being used by both sides.
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FOR GOVERNMENT OPERATION

Washington-A resolution was in- troduced in the lower house of con- gress today providing for the oper- ation, by the government, of all railroads and coal mines during the war.
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Seattle-Carl Wilesche, an Austri- an member of the crew of the wrecked steamer Spokane, has been placed under arrest in connection with the disaster, the federal author ities being of the opinion that the laundering of the vessel was not an accident. Other arrests are com templated in connection with the other wrecks which have occurred in Alaska waters recently, including the Al Xxi, Manhattan and Mariposa.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-08
TUESDAY

New York-The Peekskill Hat Manufacturing company has secured the indictment of the Parmalee Co.,, Wm. Thom and others on the charge of conspiring to defraud the govern ment out of hundreds of thousands of dollars on contracts.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-08

London.-The total number of conveyed vessels lost since the adop- tion of the conveying system, is one and five-tenths per cent, according to a statement issued today by the admiralty.
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Washington-The war emergency council has recommended that the bakers of the country reduce the price of bread immediately, wherever possible The bakers will come un- der the regulation of federal license on Monday, after which date they will be compelled to use a set form ula for the purpose of producing the standardized loaf required by the food administration.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-08

Washington.-Ropresentative Mil Ter, of Minnesota, has made plea in the lower house of congress for a declaration of war against Austria and Bulgaria. lie wants immediate action
The Nenana news., 1917-12-08

Fl Paso-A large band of Villa bandits were reported today headed south to join Villa and his main force, near Chihuahua City. The American troops along the border are prepared for any emergency.
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that German and Austrian troops shall remain in their present posi- tions, while the Russian and Ru- manian troops are to retire behind their defensive lines and give up part of their arms. The Russians are asked also to release German prisoners in Russia, while the Rus sian prisoners in Germanys are to be retained as laborers, with reason able wages assured them.
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Twenty-Five German air planes raided England at an early hour this morning. Each machine carried three men. Six of the raid CTS Attacked this city, dropping bombs which started number of fires and killed several persons. Two of the machines were brought down and the crews captured.
 Henry Knight, George Burns and Harry Lucky reached town yesterday from the upper Totatlanika.
 St. Johns, N. B.-A large part of Halifax is in flames as the result of a terrific explosion which occurred in the harbor this morning, when an American ship heavily laden with ann munition collided with another ves- sel during storm. Many water front buildings were wrecked and a number of ships which were near by were sent to the bottom. The loss of life, it is believed, was heavy
The Nenana news., 1917-12-08

Rome-The war office announces this morning that the Teutons have begun a violent attack on Asiago
The Nenana news., 1917-12-08

Berlin.-The German offensive in Northern Italy is progressing sat isfactorlyy, four moro thousand pris- oners having been taken this after noon, making total of rourteen thousand since yesterday morning.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-08

Washington-Legislation regulat- ing women, as well as men who come under the restrictions placed upon enemy aliens, will be introduced during the present session of con- greSs.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-08

Paris--The war office announces that eight German airplanes were brought down on Monday by French aviators at various points along the French front
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Mexico City-It is openly charged by leading Mexican newspapers that representatives of the kaiser are supply the money to spread German propaganda throughout Mexico. The government is urged to investigate the case and put stop to the work.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-08

Washington-Sixteen h u d d South American firms, which are do ing business with Germany, have been blacklisted by the United States and American firms are forbidden to do business with them.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-08

Seattle-Every church in Seattle hold special services on Sunday for the purpose of giving their support to the movement to impeach Mayor Gill. The mayor still insists that he will not quit himself or dicharge his objectionable chief of police,
The Nenana news., 1917-12-08

Amsterdam-An Essen newspaper intimates that Germany will soon force boys of sixteen and seventeen
The Nenana news., 1917-12-08

Paris-The Interallied conference has concluded agreements upon the basis of complete understanding and close relationship among the Allies and for the solution of questions in which they have a common interest in the war" Announcement has been made of the creation of a supreme Interallied naval committee
The Nenana news., 1917-12-08

Pacific Port-Twenty members of congress, including representatives and senators, have returned from Hawaii, bringing report that they were pursued across the Pacific by a ship of mystery, believed to have been a German sea raider. The congressional ship was conveyed part of the distance by a Japanes cruiser. All outgoing vessels have been warned to be on the lookout for the mysterious craft.
 Berlin-The war office announces that negotiations for an armistice on the Russian front, have begun.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-08

Gencva-Dispatches received iii this city from Vienna state that the kaiser has withdrawn six hundred thousand troops from the Eastern front since May, of last year, leaving twenty-four divisions of infantry and five divisions of cavalry to oppose the Russians.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-08

New York.-Six hundred thousand Christmas presents have been ship ped to the American troops in France
The Nenana news., 1917-12-08

Washington.-A committee report made public today, intimates that American troops will be sent to the Italian front.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-08

Petrograd-Representatives of the Imperial German government have met the emissaries of the Slav gov ernment at Brest Litovist. The leu tons were empowered to negotiate an armistce for the Eastern front only, while the Russians desired the armistice to include all the fronts. The Russians also wanted the Ger mans to promise not to send troops to the Eastern or other fronts and asked, in addition, the surrender of the islands recently captured in the Riga sector. In reply, the Teutons declared that such conditions were unacceptable; that such demands could be addressed only to a con- quered nation. The Germans then handed the Slavs a proposal for an armistice on the Easter front, which they now have under consideration.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-08

Washington-Th house has clear ed the way for the war declaration against Austria, the foreign affairs committee having approved the reso- lution today. It is expected that the measure will be ready for final passage either late this week or early next week.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-08

Acknowledgements received from Petrograd today state that Bolshev- iki has taken possession of the State Bank of Russia, with it's large re- serve of gold and securities.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-08

New York.-Federal agents have discovered a powerful wireless sta tion here, sufficiently strong to com municate with Germany. Five men and one woman have been placed under arrest. The plant was located on the waterfront.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-08

Seattle-Capt. Helfer, master of the seized German steamship Sax onia, has been placed under arrest as an alien enemy. He recently returned from Alaska
The Nenana news., 1917-12-08

San Francisco-Mrs. Alice Kid we'll has made affidavit that she testified falsely before the grand jury in connection with the Mooney case.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-08

London.-Seven were killed and a score injured by the bombs dropped by the German raiders yesterday.
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years of age to enter the army for active service.
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Portland-John F. Carroll, pub fisher of the Portland Telegram, die' in this city yesterday.