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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-06

Washington April . War between
be United States and Germans bo
ONES an acnality today immediate
~ upon President Wilson, approval
b; the war resolution adopted by d
vote Of 313 to 80 by the house few
minutes after 3 O'Clock this morning
Ihis action will set in motion the
Governments newly planned machin-
arr for musier.ng military naval anf
economic forces into an aggressive
war against Germany
After the resolution is signed by
Vice President Marshall it will be
aashed TO the President who has said
he would sign IT,
Among the 80 who voted against
ear there were "a Republicans, 1G
democrats one Socialist and one
prohlbitionist Voting affirmatively
were 80 Democrats, IA Republicans.
Progressiyes and one Independent
Democratic Leader Kitchin and Miss
Jeanette Rankin the new woman
member OF Montana were two Of
hose who voted negatively After
telling to answer TO the roll call Of
her name twice ON the first call Miss
RGnNu arose on The second roll call
trembling obviously frightened and
rith q sob in her voice, said,
y want 10 stand by my country
but cannot vote for war;
stlll She did not formally cast her
vote and half dozen Of her coll
leagues who were on the other side
q the debate demanded Vote vote,
y rancions voices.
Sinking into her seat Miss Rankin
whispered mo Jerry South. chief
clerk went to her seat to corrobor-
aie her vote
When vote was finally taken
members quickly dispersed to their
homes.
The house will not meet again until
Ionday
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-06
AUTO THIEF, SHOT BY
FARMER MAY De
Lon Mcclure In Local Hospital,
Fred Collins In Jail; Both
Logan County Boys

Lon Mcclure, the young auto thie'
who was shot by farmer near Red
Rock Tuesday while attempting u
escape from Officers after abandon
ing Ford car stolen from Fred Hobbs
Of Crescent CITY is reported to be
very low at a local hospital and may
die The ball entered his back on the
left side aud came out near the righi
nipple Fred Collins companion o.
Mcclure is in Jail here The two boys
formerly lived on farms IN North 10
gan, but for several years have been
in the oil fields
The Hobbs car was a new one OF the
1917 Ford model and had been driven
but a few days when the boys an
nexed It. Hobbs received his car yes
terday The men were traced by De-
putty Sheriff Grant Redpan,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-06
NISNATED ONES ASK
COURT FIR RELIEF
Ore Wife Says Husband Beat
Her Another Charges Habit
ual Drunkenness

Charging that her husband had cru
ely abused her, repeatedly struck her
with his fists ana is nm hpbitual
drunkard. leila Mckinley Williams
las filed suit again J Donald VII
llanls whom she married in 1916 The
couple separated February last
Ida De Witt wants an abs lutte az
vorce from Elmer De witt Tho
couple We're married in ~ and
have one child The wife char.ae
gross neglect Of duty, brutal treat
ment, and says she and her child
were driven from their home by her
husband She also mentions women
with whom she says he was familiar
CustodS Of the child and alimony IS
sought. ..A,..
.., :. s.,.. ~. =. 81 a ~ $.5sgi
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-06
PRESIDENT WILSON FORM
ALLY SIGNS CONGRESS
SlONAL RESOLUTION


Washington, April G President
Wilson today signed the resolu-
tion of Congress declaring a state
OF war between the United State
and Germany.
All of the naval regulars and
naval reserves were called to the
colors With the Presidents S sign
ing Of the war resolution.
The war resolution was signed
by the President at 1.15 o clock
The President also signed a
proclamation formally declaring a
state of war between the United
States and Germany. In TIE
proclamation be calls upon Amer
can citizens TO give support TO al
measures of the government.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-06
.'O SCHOOL FOR GIRL
WHO WON'T Honor FLAG
chool Board Finds Ii Necessary
to Order the Suspension of
10Year Old Child

Wichita, April 6 II has been found
aces AIRY by the board Of education
) g'ye Anna Folkland. pupil OF the
Jugth grade at Irving school who
4tuses to salute The Flag, an uudc-
rmned suspension Tll was the
'ecision of the beard last nigh after
he report OF lhe committee who talk
/ Yesterday afternoon TO G w Folk
ud father Of the girl urging him
reconsider his decision Of not al
wing his daughter to pay fevereuce
o the flag. Alr Folkland refused on
he ground that the flag does not
and for justice and to salute ii
oald be to play the part OF the hvp-
crte
Il was stated 10 The Beacon by Mr.
'olMand that he had only taught his
'lughter his views regarding the ilag
nd that she was using her own iude
eHt IN refusing to salute It Anna
,id people she could not salute
'le flag without being a hypocrite
I'd she would rather give up her pub
lie school education than do any
thing against her con science
Anna was suspended two weeks ago
'londay from Irving School because
she refused to salute the flag or take
me olth Of allegiance with the other
PUPILS.
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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-06
STATE Of WAR 81 GE R N A n
EXISTS WITH !NTERNED BOATS
kA| |SE R Lam D ARE SEIZED
MI TONNAGE IN NEW YORK
MD BOSTON IIAItBORS
TAKEN OVER


New York, April 6 The seizure
of German merchant vessels that
took refuge in Atlantic ports with
The beginning Of the war began
this morning almost Immediately
7fter Congress passed the resolu-
ton declaring q state of war ex-
isting between the United States
md Germany
The collector of the port at
Boston was the first to act.
The federal officials at New
London, Connecticut; Baltimore
View Work and other places quick
Y followed. Before daylight
United States deputy mqrshals
ere in charge Of German vessels
9ngirg in cize from the majestic
Yaterlard Of 50 292 gross tons, tc
mall sailing vessels
Seizure 4. The y vessels in NcW
York harbor took place at an carl3
hour The first vessels taken oyc
Hamberg Koenlg, Wilhelm III, Priu
EItol Frederic, Ptinz joachim and A
emannia in the Hudson river at the
DOT OF l35th street
When the boarding party took pos
session some of he Germans wort
disturbed but they exchanged iokc
with their visitors. The crews were
aiken 10 Ellis island pending orders
to the disposition of them
The port officers acted on orders Is
pcd by the secretary of the treasury
is said that this movement does not
yolve confiscaton and that The YES
cls are to be held for The present a.
measure Of safety There has becl
announccme as to whether The
1vcrnmont shall take over ships for
IS own use and buy them after the
var
German vessels now IN American
orts number 81 gross tonnage Of
bout Go0,00o These inclnde % ship
n refuge at the Philippines, II at
honolulu and one at Papago Their
'fotifncd on Page Eigm
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-06
WHITTIER VI HEAD OF
LIVE POULTRY FIRM

j W Whittier 81 the slaff Poultry
a Eeg co., said today We are in
Guthrie with a big plant and a biz
business. We are paying the best
prices for poultry and eggs. Our
finn Is new but We expect 10 extend
our acquaintance with the farmers
in hurry We want to cooperate
with Guthrie business men in then
and feel are the co opera
ton will prove beneficial
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-06

London April 6 German cA-
oteneD IN Rio 1auorio is intense as
d result OF the sinking Of The Parana.
oocord ms to a telegram from the Bra
l.lan capital
The Brazilian foreign minister is
quoted as declaring the situation
ava and that perhaps declaration
of war against Germany would be
lace sary
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-06
THIEVES TAKE EGGS,
TOBACCO AND MONEY

Thieves entered the Traband Cigar
factory last night and got away with
1900 cigars The I'LL was cleaned d.
small change amounting to several do.
lars, The Williamson llalsell whole
sale house was also visited and thirty
dozen eggs and some canned goods
taken 'rhe sherit's Office is work
ing ON tip that may land several
young men.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-06
Japanese Say Entrance or
- S Means Wars End

TOXIC Apal s-The japanese press
llls the entrance Of America into
The war as the death knei Of Ger
many The papers print articles
pralsing the nobility Of President
Wilson's motives and congratulating
hm on the steps he has taken. A
h'eh government official was asked
'f the participation of the tnlten
States in the war would cause any
change in The plans Of Japan, repll-
cd that Japan is employing all means
% help subdue The enemy and win
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-06
WAR RESOLUTION
SIGNED 7 ID AY
BY PRESIDE n 7


Washington, April 6 A semi
llcial Icport reached the State
apartment today from federal
gents, that GORE or more Ger
man submarines are now in The
w9tars of the Gulf of Mexico, and
are being supplied by German
gents in Mexico
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-06
KENT COAST HIT
8Y GERMAN AIRSHlPS q

London, April 6-Towas on the
coast Of Kent were again lombard
cd - German airpane. There
we're no casualties, il was announced
officially.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-06

A recruiting station has been open
I'd in Independence Hall in Philadel =
pima This is the fifth time it has
been SO used, the other occasions be
ing during the Revolutionary war. the
MeXcau war the Civil war and the
spanish American war Many re-
cruits inspired by the memories Of
the old hall, nave enlisted
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-06
{ ormans Capture a Bridgehead

DVTWaHs OapIuTe a brld9ehead
Berlin April lG- More than 5000
Russians IS guns and $50 machine
euns were captured by the Germans
h their attack on the Russian bridge
lead on The stokhod The war office
announced
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-06

Washington Congress will give
Wilson s1oO,OoOOOO to use without
red tape This was done during
the Spanish American war, when Me-
kinley was president.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-06
HOGS REACH S1G
ON CHICAGO MARKE |

Chicago, April d.-rhe $l6 hog TOOK
IT'S place alongside the 81 wheat today
Hogs graded as choice heayics sold
at $lG at ,le opening O tho market
c. C,B.c TO VISIT SISTER SCHOOL
Between sixty and seventy students
and faculty members from the Cap.tol
CITY Business college will take we
$3.50 car to Oklahoma City. tonight To
be the guests of the G. c. B. G. there
There will be various contests by stu
dents Of both colleges and they will
include dramatic readings typcvr
ing contests and a debate
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-06
CT R N AN SUBS
AND AIR GRAF 7.
HAMMER ALLIES
BRAkH. ON BRINK Oi' " NR,
MN ENTER ANY HOUR:
GERMANY WINS VICTORY
(BULLETlNj

chcrbaurg France, April 6--The
Brazilian steamer Parana was sunk
during the night. Three members of
her crew are missing.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-06

NssNcIAIeN F'9RE
Havana. April 6--Presdent Memo.
cal this afternoon sent message to
congress asking that body to declare
q state Of wa existed between Cuba
and Germany.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-06
LOOT RICH CITIES
OF THE: INTERIOR


Y war comes ana il seems newt
able, Germany VIII try ol strike Us
through Mexico
Mexico is dominated by German in.
ilucncas Great numbers Of German
reseryists, unable 10 return to Ger
many are in thal country. The Car
rama government Is counseled hy
these Influences and at their direc-
ton, Carau4 made his recent reject.
ed proposal asking our government 10
Join him in an embargo on supplies to
England ana the other entente allies.
Mexico has several hundred thous.
and well armed and seasoned fighting
men and if Germany could unite tho
waring elements there, tram them
with German reseryists and officer
them with German soldiers. this c0un-
try would be in grave danger OF M
yaslon from across the Mexican DO.
der
Unless We had an army large
enough to guard the long border. and
additional massed forces to meet the
invaders and give them battle, they
would sweep up through the MISS
sippi valley and cut the United States
squarcy in two
Would Strike Middle West.
Invading iorce5 would strike at such
rich cities as 81 Louis Kansas City.
ST. Joseph, Omaha and Chicago Lured
on by the prospect Of unlimited loot.
they would fatten on the country and
invite TO their standard al the lawleas
and disloyal elements.
The rich. populous,unguarded mid
die west would be their objective.
That danger was sensed by the gen
eral STAFF of our army two years ago
when II laid before the president IT'S
statement Of a proper military policy
Tor the United States
"Thc center Of population of the
United States IS in the middle west"
said that carefully prepared state
ment, "and here should be located
mobile force for use in case Of need
The plan of the general staff pro
posed that one fourth Of the entire in
fantry forces then recommended for
national dsfenyn be stationed tn tho
middle west and that nearly third
Of the total cavalry of the regular
army be stationed on tho Mexican
border
Whom the plan was laid before the
president two years ago Germany vas
not the menace that It now Is 10 onr
safety And more recent recommen
dallons of the general staff urge that
a much larger force be provided for
ae national defense than it had
bought sufficient in 1915
Danger Is Increasing.
Two years ago many people secuted
lhe suggestion that Mexican armies
could seriously menace the United
states. but the experiences of 1916,
when we found that Il took practically
All The armed forces of this country.
all the regular soldiers In the country
aud mabliled national guard Of
acarly 10000 men--tu hold back the
villa followers aud sympathlzers.
havc opened the eyes Of >he AFcrloan
people
Recent developments have I'M
mensoly increased the danger from that
uae'er unified and Germaolzed
Neyicqr army fired by ihe prospect
ri loot aud rallying glory of wrest
'nY bp"ls rexqs. the great southwest
and California from the hated grin
goes would give us a problem vastly
moro difficult than last summers fu-
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-06
Resolution Goes Through
After Long Debate

Washington April C-The resolu
ton declaring that a state Of war eN
TITS between the United States dae
Germany already passed by the sem
ate. passed the house shortly afte.
3 O'Clock this morning by vote j
273 TO 90
The rollcall on The resolut on va
begun at 2;i5 o'clock after a deboto
lasting all day
For most part the discussion pro
ceeded with an air Of unemotiona
acquiescence, scores OF members
making brief speeches to put them-
selves on record as reluctantly ae
ceptlng war as the only recourse c
honor
During the day the debate rcyealC
gn unexpected strength in the mnof
ily opposing the resolution Conf
dent predictions Of not more than
a dozen votes against it gay, pla6
last night to reports that the oppos
ton might muster upwards Of hun
drcd ON the final roll call and sup
pOrters OF the resolution cOncedes
that the number of votes in the nel
auye probably would be more N
fifty.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-06
Kitchln Is Blamed

In this surprising accession 10 tn
minority ranks was attributed TO III
efforts OF Democratic Leader Nitchh
Who took the floor and in a dramatic
speech announced that he could no'
with a clear conscience, vote for war
supporters Of the presidents cours
we're not concerned over the delec
ton Sure of a great majority the'
permitted the roll call to be deloyoo
Only so that everyone Nigh be heard
Reject All Amendments
Late in the night Representative
Britten presented an amendment de
signed to prohibit the use of troop
ii Europe Asia or Africa with out thr
approval of congress, except troop
volunteering for such service.
Representative McCulloch Of Oh
also offered an amendment d'reetin
that none OF the military forces OF
the United States may he transported
for service in any European country
except on approval by congre
Both amendments were rejected.
Mr. Kitchins' opposition drew on
immediate following from among the
group which have opposed prepared
ness and armed neutrality
Administration leaders. until Thurs
day had paid little attention 10 re
ports that Representative Ktchir
would oppose the resolution
Rather looking to him as the man
who would have to lead the fight for
revenue. they talked with him freely
OF the financial phase Of the situation.
Aroused By reports of hi attitude
democratic leaders hastened to his
office Thursday to find that he h7d
prepared in part speech opposing
tie resolution Fellow members OF
the house and senator's pleaded vain
Continued Ou PAGE Eight
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-06

Continued on Page Eight
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-11
WAR BRIEFS

Fl Madison, Iowa-A militiaman
guarding Mississippi river bridge
here was attacked by three men, who
escaped after knocking him Uncon-
scious and stabbing at him.,
Neutrality-suspicious. resolution au-
thorizing president to call for 1,0O0,-
600 volunteers was introduced in the
senate by Sherman, Illinois. ,ResO-
luton provides first levy to be $780,
900 men.
Washington. - Majority Leader
Kitchin introduced in house admins
tration bond bill authorizing issue
of S5,OOO,OOO,OOO bonds and $2,000,-
600, 900 in treasury certificates.
Madison, Wis.-Gov. E. l. Phillip
of Wisconsin wired President Wilson
Wisconsin is against CONSUMPTION.
Also wired Wisconsin's two senators,
LaFo1ette and Husting to oppose any
legislation to this effect.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-11


thetic to Germany.
Estimated that 5000 Chicago wom-
en- will be listed for volunteer serv-
ice with Red Cross before rolls close
next week. 396 joined yesterday.
Mary O'ReilIy, Woman's Trade
Union league, says American women
will start wearing oyeraIls when they
start doing mems work during the
war.
Rev. VIM. McCIeIIand Saunders,
who resigned pastOrate of Avondale
Presbyterian church after trouble
with flock, offered services as army
chaplain.
Capt. Kenney, army recruiting
officer, in speech before Polish Mill
tary Alliance said Chicago must be
prepared to furnish l 1000 men a day
to army alone.
Lieut.. Paul Davidson, U. S. A., says
army needs, chauffeurs, machinists,
gas engine experts, horseshOeTs,
cooks, bakers, saddlers, leather
workers and farriers.
Frank w. Ratrig, 1920 w. 10th,
joined army yesterday. On way to
Jefferson Barracks, No, he put head
out of train window Signal arm
struck him. Fatally hurt.
600 couples got marriage licenses
yesterday. County Clerk Sweitzer
only had four clerks on Job OF there
would have been more. Hundreds
disappointed at close of day.
Archbishop Mundelein, at meeting
of 500 preIates, priests and promi-
nent laymen at Hotel La Sale, pledg-
ed moral and financial support Of the
Catholic church in Chicago to U. S.
Lieut.. Stevens, navy recruiting
officer, says navy is in need Of drug
clerks, hospital apprentices, cooks,
machinists, molders, blacksmiths,
radio and general electricians, boiler
makers, >cOppersmiths and firemen.
Public has been of great aid to the
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-11
! HAIG SMASHoS ON, JUST IN
WAY HE HAD PLANNED

London, April II, - Field Marshal
Haig's smashing blows carried him
still further forward against Ger
mans today Capture by British
forces of village and heights of
Monchy lie PreUx> La Bergere was
announced in early dispatch from
him today.
Satisfactory progress is being
made elsewhere" Haig declared.
"The battle front situation is devel-
oping generally in accordance with
our plans"
With British Armies AfieId.-FieId
Marshal Haig's crimp in German line
reached depth of five miles east Of
Arras today. With this sweep for
ward strength of British offensive in
creases with each battering Of the
enemy line. Push today was press
ing along entire so miles of battle
trent
The Canadians hold on Vimy
ridge grows stronger each hour, de-
spite desperate efforts of enemy to
dislodge them. COunter-attack after
counter-attack was repulsed during
night and today.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-03-22
ASQUITH WARMLY
DEFENDS KITCHENER
Troops for DardaleIIsS Not
Available, He Says.

London, Mar. 21.-An energetic de.
tense of the late Lord Kitchener was
made in the house of commons by for.
mer Premier Asquith, who replied to
the criticisms leveled at his govern.
ment in the recently published report
of the Dardanelles commission.
'Lord Kitchener was a masterful
man, endowed with formidable per.
sonality and disposed by nature to
keep his own counsel" said Mr.. As.
quith. "But it is a mistake to suggest
that he lived in isolation and did not
consult military opinion as to the con.
duct of the war. That is untrue; but il
is true that during the early months
Of the war he acted as his own chief
Of staff"
Mr.. Asquith said the Dardanelles ex
petition was primarily naval one be.
cause Lord Kitchener proved to the
satisfaction of the war council that
the troops to make it joint military
and naval undertaking were not avail.
able.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-03-22
Sees u. S. ''DRIPPING
WITH HUMILIATION
Chicago Commerce Head Lasnes
Strike Settlement
MILWAUKEE,. Mar. 81.


1--WE have come out of this dilemma
dripping with humiliation" declared
Harry A. Wheeler of Chicago, before
the Merchants and Manufacturers as.
ISOLATION, in speaking of the settle
ment of the railroad strike difficulty.
He said that congress and the Presi-
dent had been flashed into action by
conspiracy Of labor. There is need
for more intensified organization, lest
greater calamities come"
After his address he explained that
he did not oppose unions, but be-
lieved that the sympathetic strike i'm.
perils. the welfare of the nation. He
said in his speech that the business in
terests of the nation had been defeat.
ed in 1916 when they asked that the
principle of arbitration be establish
ed in labor troubles and again in 1917
when they asked legislation that
would make recurrence of the rail.
road situation impossible. He pointed
out that by organization, the railroad
unions had forced congress to pass
special legislation for less than one.
half of one per cent Of the population
Of the nation.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-03-22
SALEM.

Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Shonsheck
have returned from Racine where their
Oldest son, Harry Shonsheck has been
seriously i'll for some time.
The quarantine at August Frank s
was lifted on Monday after five long
weeks of scarlet fever.
DR.. Murphy of Wilmot, has been
appointed health officer,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Kessler win
make Milwaukee their future home.
Miss Marian Stockwell was guest
of Mrs. Frost in Waterford, last week.
Frank F. Smith arrived in Salem
on Saturday having spent the winter
in the sunny south.
DR.. Charles Loescber of Chicago,
spent Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Matt Loecher
The last number of the lyceum
course is to be given on Saturday,
March oath.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-03-22
PLEASANT PRAIRIE.

Mrs. j. A. Lowe attended the Royal
Neighbor convention at Neenah on
Monday and Tuesday.
Mrs. J. e. Jones and Mrs. Earl King
attended the Sunday school convention
held at the Swedish Baptist Church
on Wednesday.
Mrs Mervin Gould and Mrs. n. A.
Yates were in Chicago on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs, !. B. Maloney of Ke-
nosha, were the week end guests of
Mr., and Mrs. II. A. King.
Miss Bernez Lowe has been acting
as substitute in District No. /, during
Miss Cleary's absence.
pleasant Prairie Choral Society will
meet Saturday night at the home of
Il. A. King.
p. d. Barter returned from week 8
sojourn in Milwaukee.
Pleasant Prairie church services are
Sunday school, 10:30 at 1915 song
service and sermon; special music.