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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-05
$5OO,OOO LOSS IN
ST. LOUIS BLAZE
Flames, Swept by 52-Mile
Gale, Threaten Big Section;
One Fatally Hurt.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 4-Firc, swept by
a 52-milc gale, this afternoon caused
damage estimated at 100000 and
threatened for time to wipe out the
entire business district east of Broad
way to the Mississippi river.
Edward Runge, 81 years old, a
janitor was probably fatally injured
when a wall of fcar-story building
occupied by the \. !. Piatt Bakery
company. where the fire started. fell
and crashed thru the roof 10 the base
mont of the new building of the
Franklin bank. -Four fircmen were
injured.
The flames leapcd from the Patt
building to the fivc-story structure
occupied by the g. Il W. Mclean
Mercantile Co. sporting goods firm.
Thousands of cartridges We're eX-
ploded
The fire ccntcred in the Inflated 400
block on Washington avenue, which
three years ago was the scene of the
Missouri Athletic club fire in which
thirty persons were killed.
Zero tcmpature caused firemon to
work in relays \ constant spray Of
water was played on the new million
dollar home Of the Missouri Athletic
association and on the exposed front
of Nugcnt's department store. Both
buildings were damaged considerably
by smoke and water.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-05

WASHINGTON, Feb. with every
precautionary measure now thot ad-
visable taken, the war and navy de-
partments awaited tonight further de-
velopments that may call for measures
to protect American rights at sea by
force.
So far no steps of actual war prepa-
ration have been taken. Speaking to
a delegation OF Cleveland business
men who passed thru the city today
and called at the war department.
Secretary Baker said:
I'VE are all between two breaths
here. We have taken one breath and
are wondering whether we will have
to draw the other. We are hoping
for the best"
Secretary Baker and Secretary
Daniels were both at their offices dur
ing the day. The latter conferred
with Admiral Benson, Chief of opera
tions. Later It was learned that sew
eral of the many rumors afloat yes
terday and today have been investi-
gated and found unfounded.
one OF these was the report that
the destroyer Jacob Jones at the
Philadelphia navy yard had come to
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-05

her dock In a sinking condition, and
that a member of her crew had been
put in irons for having opened her
sea valves in an attempt to sink her.
Admiral Benson explained that the
bilge pumps of the vessel had failed
TO work properly and that the dis
charge valves had acted as syphons Il
common occurrence, sucking some
water into the ship before 1t was
noticed
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt ad-
vised the navy department that he ana
Major General Barnett, commandant
Of the marine corps, would hasten
home in view Of the international sit
uation, abandoning the reminder of
their tour of Haiti and Santo
Domingo.
Additional precautionary measures
were reported from Guam and from
New Orleans
Wireless censors In charge OF the
various coast line stations were In
structed to use unusual precautions
and to refer to the department every
message about which they had the
slightest doubt. They were specifically
warned TO keep information which
might be Of military value from
reaching Germany thru any source.
No steps toward applying general
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-05
ALL BELGIAN Relief
WORk Is NOW HALTED
Fifteen oi american Commission ,
ships Near Danger Zone; Fear
Tor safety.

WNSIllNGTON. Feb. i-Opordtiou
2f all transportation facilities of the
l'clgian rcuct commission were or
dored suspended today pending the
outcome of negotiations thru the
spanish ambassador ut Berlin tomor-
row by which It b. hopcd to open the
lane Of safety direct to belgium Tor
supply ships
Fifteen Of the commissions ships
.n or near the war zone could not he
reached with new Instructions amt
grave fear is felt for their safety
Herbert g. Hoover. chairman of the
commission said tonight that even II
the ships were reached aud ordcrDd u
north to Dutch ports. which route
they must take, according To- idNic's
received hy the commission it thcN
would have their flag respected by
German submarines. there ia preat
danger of their being DESTROYED by
German or British mines
Mr. Hoover. here WORKING with tho
state department, tclcErtphod tho
nitN or more American members OF
the commission at their posts 10 Bel
rium to remain ON duty until other-
disc advised Boenrdlos. of what Sit
ruliou m"N arise between this couu-
uN and Germany. 'hc commission
plans 10 continue IL. work. operating,
II necessary thru other neutral coun-
tiles.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-05
Military Departments of D. S. Resting
Easy Now With Every PreCautiOn Taken

censorship to the cable offices have
yet been taken,
The war department took no add
tional steps today either OF a precau-
tionary or warlike nature, altho
Secretary Baker was In frequent con-
ference with Major General Scott
chief of staff and various department
officials
Both the war and navy departments
continued today 20 be flooded with
tclcgraphic offers Of services from
individuals and munitions plants thru
out the country.
Rear Admiral Peary announced to-
night that he would offer TO Secretary
Daniels tomorrow the services Of the
national aerial coast patrol commits
sion. of which he is the head
At the navy department orders were
prepared today for calling out many
active and reserve officers of the navy.
The department also II prepared to
order the immediate graduation of the
senior class at Annapolis If additional
junior officers are urgently needed
1t is understood that orders also
are prepared for the mobilization of
the enlisted reserve and the naval
militia. altho the dispatch of the order
also will depend upon development In
the international situation.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-05
Machinery of % German
Steamers in Philippines
Tempered With.
WATCH TEUT0N SEAMEN
Heavy Guards Thrown
Around Sailors, as Great
Crisis Looms.

MANILA. Feb lit is reported
that virtually all the machinery and
engines Of the % German steamers
king in Philippine ports have been
damaged by their crews Seventeen
of these vessels are interncd at Ma
Mia, three at Cehu and three at lam
boanga.
The damage in some cases is said to
have been done SO hours before tho
first report of the break in the rela-
tons between the United states and
Germany The Filipino crews of the
steamers have been discharged. The
crews of the steamers at Cehu have
been excluded from the engine rooms.
The government has rcdoublcd it
precautions concerning the ships, but
there have been no seizures
The American squadron has re-
turned to Manila from target practice
and is patrolling the bay
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-05
Say No Attempt to
Scnttle U. s. Boat.

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. I. Upon
instructions from Washington. W. II.
Berry. collector of the port, tonight
ordered the officers and crews Of the
German liners Prinz Oskar and
Rhactia. and the Austrian merchant
man Frauconia confined to their yes
sells The guard about the ships was
materially increased after the order
became effective. The three crews
aggregate about fifty men.
Officials at the Philadelphia navy
yard today denied the reported at
tempt to scuttlc the torpedo boat de
stroycr Jacob Jones. The report
which cmanatod from several unof-
ficial sources at the yard. was 10 the
effect that the sea valves on the de-
stroyer had been deliberately opened
Reports that the machiner" of the
German auxiliary cruisers Kronprin2
Wilhelm and Prinz Eitel Friedrich
had been badly damaged prior to the
removal OF their crews We're denied.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-05
EreR Senator Simmons
Has to Get q Deiectire
To Enter white House

WASlIlNGTON, Feb. Pres
! idcnt Wilson's course today was
, prcdicatcd on his belief that
while there is still hope that Ger
many may not Kill Americans in
I her new submarine campaign, 1t
IS necessary 10 prepare for the
\ gTaNcst cVcntualitlcs.
After attending church this
, morning the president conferred
with Chairman simmons of the
\ senate finance committee on the
financing OF "A possible war. and
, later went TO the home Of SEN
ator Walsh for brief talk on
, various problems brought to the
, front by Germany new subma-
rine policy.
Concerning himself primarily
, with steps to be taken IN case
Germany commits an overt act
, against the United States, Mr.
, Wilson spent part Of the day
IN his study reading precedcntS
and going over reports from the
I treasury. war. navy and justice
departments on precautionary
, measures already carried out.
Precautions were rcdoubled to
, keen away from the White House
persons with no business there.
Every gate was watched 10y po-
licomcn and tonight an extra
, force was placed ON duty. Even
Senator simmons had to send in
for secret service man before
he could get to the front door OF
, the white House.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-05
AUSTRIANS FACE CHARGES
Conspiracy TO Destroy American Vcs-
sci Complaint Against Ten.

PENSACOLA, Fla, Feb. i-War-
rants charging a conspiracy to de-
stroy a vessel in American waters and
violation OF the immigration laws
were sworn out here today against
Captain Ivancich and nine members
of the crew Of the Austrian stoamcr
Lucia, which has been tied up here
sirce the war began. The charge
were made 10y Bruce Weeks collector
Of customs. who. after an inlestiga-
ton, declared that engine room
equipment of the steamer, including
valves and pipes, had been broken and
damaged to such an extent that they
could not be repaired within loss than
three months
The Lucia is a vessel Of i,33S tons
Mr. Weeks said the warrants would
bc served some time tonight and tht
men given "a hearing Monday before
a United States commissioner
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-05
AUTO THIEF DIES
IN PISTOL BATTLE
Unidentified Man Killed in
Chase Following Theft of
Car From Theater.
SLAYER NOTIFIES POLICE
p. f. Little Tells Officer He
Fired Fatal Shot; Released
by Sheriff.

An unidentified man paid with his
life last night for an attempt to steal
a Ford car from I'm front Of the Grand
opera house While coming from the
opera house ~ 1915 o'clock l.. NJ
Small saw man driving off his car
thcater. He shouted to =. T. Little,
who was standing nearby that his car
was being stolen.
Little and Small were Joined by
Earnest Cassidy, chauffour for Tom
White. Cassidy offered the use of his
employers car in pursuing the thief.
Three Join in Chasc.
Tho three men jumped into Whites
cor and followed the disappearinG
Ford west on second and then out
Hodge. UpoH reaching the NJ. *. y
= crossing on Hodge the auto thiet
ran the car into an cmbankment ana
5umpcd
by this tiue the pursuing car waH
only q few yarCS behind and Little,
" no had gun. got out to give chase.
In his flight the thief turned and fired
at hia pursuer. Little returned the
lire. The unknown man again turned
and fired but missed his aim. Little
then fired "a second shot ana the thief
fell to the ground. Examination
showed that the bullet had entered
his head and he was unconscious
when Little reached him.
Dies at Hospital.
Little Immediately rushed To telc-
phone ana called the police station.
Sergeant Howard and Officers cabin
SKI ani Blaine answered the call.
When they arrived they found Litttc,
Cassidy and Small on the scene await
ing their arrival. The wounded man
vas placed in the police wagon an'
rushed to the Oklahoma hospital
where he lied two minutes after his
arrival.
The wagon returned TO the station
with White. Little and Small, the
owner of the car, and there Sheriff
Mccullough was called and advised
Of the shooting. 1T was self-defense
absolutely in my opinion said Ser
gcant Howard, in conversation with
the sheriff and Little was then allowed
to talk to Mccullough.
Fired in ScIf-Dcfcn>c.
81 shot him. he said 81 wouldn't
kill man for nothing, but he would
have got me sure If hadn't shot"
Release him on his own rccogniz-
ancc TO appear at my office tomorrow
morning" came back the answer from
the sheriff,
Chauffeur for Jankowsky.
Little has been employed for several
months as chauffeur for Simon jan
kowsky. lie has also worked as
mechanic for a motor car agency.
with his wife and two children he
resides at 1913 East Sixth. Little is
"A brother of CHUCK" Little former
member of the Tulsa police depart
ment
Altho the clothing of the dead man
was thoroly searched nothing was
found that would lead to his identifi-
cation. He appeared to be about 80
years old, was we'll dressed and ap-
purently not of the laboring class.
The body was later removed to the
Mowbray morgue where it was viewed
by policemen and others late last
night Several persons safd that they
thot they had seen the man before, but
knew nothing about him. An inquest
will probably be held this morning.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-05
Sailors Confined;
Ships Are Guarded.

BOSTON, Feb THE crews Of
five Gornan steamers and one Aus
trian at this port Were ordered con
fined TO their vessels in orders re
Coived bv local customs officials from
the treasury department at Washing
ton today. Many members of the
crews had left their vessels within the
last two days, most of them with per
sonal belongings and others with parts
of the steamers equipment.
About four hundred men are ef-
fected Provision was made for in
orcasing the guards about vessels TO
enforce the order.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-05
Engines Of Cecelie
Slightly Damaged.

BOSTON, Feb. 4.--Federal inspcc-
tors at work in the engine room of
the North German-i.loyd liner Kron-
prnZessin Cecelic, which was taken
possession of in civil proceedings by
United States Marshal Mitchell yes
tcrday. reported today that the ships
machinery had been tamporcd with
since it had been formally inspected
last Friday.
while the damage appeared super
fetal, the inspectors said. 1t would
have been serious in the event of 4
sudden inrush of wafer.
The Cccelie's officers and crews
were held at the immigration station
as aliens to await decision by the de-
partment Of labor as to their status.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-05
CONSUMPTION IS
TAFT'S PROPOSAL
Fired by Patriotism, Ameri-
cans Would Eagerly Support
Plan, He Asserts.

NEW YORK. Fob. i.--Cunscription
g. bald up an army for the countrys
defense. "uow the war is on us ana
for the future Ms we'll. was advocated
here today hv former President VII.
liam II. Taft IN an address on tho
League 30 Enforce Permanent Peace
!cforc the Brooklyn Institute of ATS
nnd Science.
stirred as the people are by en-
thusiogm at the break with Germany
they would support a conscripuoh
measure. Mr.. TAFT believed not only
10 meet the situation but for the fu-
turc after the war shall end.
Corscrlption until now, he said, mas
been n doubtful eXpediency' because
popular opposition might have halted
all plens for reasonable preparedness
"Now the war Is on us, however he
continued. now that the people see
the necessity, why should we not take
advantage of this state of public mind
and do what Justice and real democ-
CONTINUED oN PAGE TWO
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-05
German Gunboat Is
Fired bV Its Grew.

HONOLULU, Feb. 1.-The informed
German gunboat Geier is burning in
tho harbor here She was set on fire
10y her crew, according to the local
authorities.
The Geior of 1904 tons was In
termed here shortly after the war be-
gan. She was built in Wilhelmshaven
in 1894.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-05
BTRKHARDT FAILS TO
LET GO "FIREW OkKS"
INpCCtlut Crowd nt MuskO@cc Di~ap-
pointed bN Lack at Pulpit
pNrotcChnics.

Nbt'IhA TO NH NhlI
MuSKOGEE, Eel >pv tlor
Christian church was
today In anticipation of more pulpit
fireworks by Rev James c. l'urk-
hardt, who last SUNDAY announced hts
resignation after declaring that he
could not touscicntiously servo longer
as pastor. knowing that members OF
his congregation were 'druukards.
But not word was said today
about the resignation Those who cN-
pcctcd that further reference would
Ice made to the conditions under
which Reverend Burkhardt says ne is
forced to labor were disappointed.
Some Of the elders said that under
the terms of the pastors contract his
resignation gives ninety days notice Of
it's termination. II Is ntimatcd, how
ever, that the difficulties between the
pastor and the CONGREGATION VIII he
thrcshcd out further at meeting TO
hc held soon.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-05
PERSHlNG TO CROSS TODAY
Leader of Mexico Forces tO Reach
United States In Hours.

FL rASO, Tex. Feb. At was
learned from military sources today
that General pershiug will cross the
International boundary tomorrow noon
below Columbus, y. NJ, and will 20
to III Paso Tuesday ON Wednesday
the first troops out OF Mexico will
reach El Paso, where, by Saturday,
practically all OF the expedition will
be concentrated with the exception OF
the Tenth United states cavalry and
the Twenty fourth United states in
fantry and two batteries OK regular
artillery.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-05
SPECIAL TRAIN FOR GERARD


GENEVA. via Paris, Feb. Sd
a. 1.-The expectation is that James
W. Gerard, the American ambassador
to Germany, will be conducted on
board a special train TO Basil, Switzor-
land. according To dispatch from
Berlin received at Zurich.
A report which has not yet been
confirmed. is 10 the effect that all
Americans in Germany and Austria
have been ordered To quit those coun-
tries at once. \ majority of those
persons have only one choice of route
to ports, by way of Switzerland, and
an influx of Americans Is being
awaited here.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-05
THE WAR IN BRIEF

Associated Press summary
on mono of the war fronts has there
been any fighting of great moment
The Russians and Germans have con-
tlnucd their operations in several sec
tors near Riga. The Russians admit
the penetration of their trenches by
the Germans along the Kalnzem road
southwest OF Riga, but say they were
driven out later I'm counter-attack.
Herlin records the repulse Of Russian
attacks along the Aa river.
Small attacks, mostly by raiding
parties. and bombardments continue
to prevail on the front In France and
Rolgium. At several points surprise
attacks have. given the British and
French German trench elements.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-05
HOPE TO PREVENT
AUSTRIAN BREAK
United States Would Like to
Continue Diplomatic Rela-
tions; Reasons Many.
HANGS ON SLENDER THREAD
Negotiations Now Going on
May Keep Nations Together;
Formal Steps Futile.

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49,, 49,. 49, ., u'''''' ~" ,,'' ,"ll5n' u" res,
o,.,,,,'r s ",','i,v WI l''tu' WIN i"P'u
elcventh-hou hone of saving an an
parcntly hopeless situation
Two reasons the condition IN which
II would leave prisoners whose inter-
ests are now cared for by American
diplomats and the futility OF any fur
thor purely formal step. make Off
Gals loath To extend the break with
Germany 10 Austria. America s
moral protest against Germany's poll
icy OF sea ruthlessncss Is felt to have
bcen adequately driven home 10y the
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-05
os luoWo''IH
Duuunar1ne Tows Crew To-
ward Shore and Signals
Passing Patrol.
NOT TO MEAN WAR YET
Tension Relieved by Re-
ports Showing Precau-
tions Of Germans.

WASlllNGTON. Fob I The posi-
hillty that tho sinking of the Amcri-
can steamer llousatouc Will become
Ia serious factor In the crisis with
Germany apparently was eliminated
today by evidence that the attacking
submarine acted within international
law American Consul stephens at
Plymouth reported that warning was
given and provision made for safety
of the crow.
As the llousatouic was carrying
contIahaud, any controversy over her
destruction is expected to present no
more serious AN issue than a claim
for monetary damages. If the con-
sul's report Is correct the case appar-
entity falls into the same category as
that OF the American ship william f..
lr\c, destroyed with q cargo of grain
early iu the war 10y "a raider after her
crew had been taken off,
consul stephens dispatch said.
Details Given 10y Consul.
American steamer llouatonic.
loaded with cargo of wheat for
the British government. torpc-
doci by German submarine 1880.
February 3 Vessel warned and
total crew OF 81 rescued by sub
marine and towcd for ninety
minutes toward land Submarine
fired a signal to British patrol
boat, which subsequently landed
crew at panzance."
In some quarters the unusual pre-
cautions taken To insure a safe land
! ing FOR the crew was taken to mean
that International law and Germany
! submarine pledges would be ubscry ed
/ more scrupulOusly than ever In the
case of many vessels which were on
! the high seas at the time the new
campaign OF unrestricted warfare be-
came effective February l. In her
note announcing the campaign. Ger
many said immunity from the new
measures of warfare would be cX-
tended To all ships which had left
their home ports before the effective
date.
| May Delay Crisis.
There also was suggestion that
! this regard for vessels already on
! their way to the war zone might pre-
clude the possibility OF any serious de-
vclopmcnt affecting American inter
ests for period Of two weeks or
more. and might make II impossible
To determine for that period just hom
/ effective the German blockade
would be.
News that warning had been Civ
en- ana that the crew. which included
several Americans. had been saved.
CAUSED distinct relief here First
/ ragmentary reports of the attack had
u sensational effect in some quarters
and led to fears that the overt act
/ which might mean hostiltics actually
J had been committed The White
/ House and state department. how
ever, have declined to form any opln-
ion ON incomplete evidence.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-05
u. s., on Verge of Strug-
gle, Still Seeks to End
Great Conflict.
SITUATION UNCHANGED
Day of Tense Waiting in
Capital, But Develop
ments Are Few.
BULLETIN.

BERLIN, FEB to y. NJ, VIA
LONDON. iI5 \. VI. UEB. 81
TuE AMERICAN DEMANDS FOR
THE RELEASE OF THE ~ AMER
ICANS TAKEN FROM SHIPS SUNK
BN THE RAIDER IN THE Nr-
LNNTIC AND BROUGHT TO \
GERMAN PORT ABOARD THE
STEAMER NNRROWDALE.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-05

Thus 1t becomes apparent that IN
the shadow of war the president has
and as the first step has moved 10
direct the moral force OF the neutral
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-05
THE WEATHER

TULSA. Feb Maximum e.
minimum IT, North winds clear
OKLAHOMA FORECAST Monday
fair, slightly warmer.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-02-05
PROSPERITY TALK

Receipts of Tulsns post office
averaged almost $1,000 for every
week day during January. The total
for tho month wls more than o. 900
In cVrrs, " the same period iu 1915.