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Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-26

throughout nearly three years Of
anxious patience that I am the
friend of peace and mean to pre-
serve 1t for America so long as I
am able. I am not now proposing
or contemplating war or any steps
that need lead to it. I merely re-
quest that you will accord me by
your own vote and definite be-
stowal the means and the author
ity to safeguard in practice the
right Of great people who are
at peace and who are desirous of
exercising none but the rights Of
peace to follow the pursuit of
peace in quietness and good will
rights recognized time out of
mind by all the civilized nations
of the world. No course of my
choosing. but of theirs, will lead
to war. War can come only by the
willful acts and aggressions Of
others.
"You will understand why I
can make no definite proposals
or forecasts of action now and
must ask for your supporting
authority in the most general
terms. The form in which ac-
tion may become necessary can
not yet be foreseen. L believe
that the people will be willing to
trust me to act with restraint,
with prudence. and in the true
spirit of amity and good faith
that they have themselves dis
played throughout these trying
months; and 1t Is in that belief
request that you will authorize
to supply our mechant ships with
defensive arms should that be-
come necessary. and with the
means of using them, and to en-
ploy any other instrumentalities
or methods that may be neecs-
sary and adequate to protect our
ships, and our people in their
legitimate and peaceful pursuits
on the seas. I request also that
you will grant me at the same
time along with the powers
ask, a sufficient credit to enable
me to provide adequate means
Of protection where they are
lacking. including adequate in
surance against the present war
risks. 1888 81. ......,
II have spoken of our COM
merce and Of the legitimate err
rands of our people, on the seas,
but you will not be misled as to
my main thought. the thought
that beneath these phrases,
and gives them dignity and
weight. It is not of material in
terest merely that we are think
ing. It is rather. Of fundamental
human rights, chief Of all, the
rights of life itself. I am think
Ing not only of. the rights Of
Americans to 20 and come about
their proper business by way Of
the sea. but also Of something
much deeper. much more fun
damental than that. I am think
Ing Of those rights Of humanity
without which there is no civili-
cation. MY theme is of those
great principles Of compassion
and Of protection which man
human lives, the lives Of nom
combatants, the lives Of men
who are peacefully at work
keeping the Industrial processes
Of the world quick and vital, the
lives Of women and children and
of those who supply the labor
which ministers to their sus-
tenance. We are speaking Of no
selfish material rights, but Of
rights which our hearts support
and whose foundation II that
righteous paskion for Justice up
on which all law, all structures
alike, OF family, Of state and Of
mankind, must rest. - upon tho
ufttmahs base Of our existence
and our liberty. I cannot imagine
any man with Anorsc1a prtn-
,ctpaos - hls hea1t hsnaEntinx =,
Aa01nA dsasD' f1sln
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-26

break in diplomatic relations indicate
her determination to go forward with
her campaign of ruthlessness despite
the protest Of neutrals whose rights
are invaded.
The president is confident that con-
gress will rise to the occasion and
promptly give him the desired author
ity.
The president is still as anxious as
ever, it was said, to avoid ar with
Germany, but is determined to pro-
tect American rights.
Confident of Getting Authority.
President Wilson is still confident
that an extra session of congress will
be unnecessary. The situation outlin-
ed in his address, he believes, is such
that congress will give him the de-
sired authority ungrudgingly. He has
carefully looked up the precedents
and found that on previous occasions
the United States has taken the posi-
ton Of "armed neutrality without
bringing about war. This condition
existed once in relation to France,
when American ships were attacked
by French ships Interfering with
American commerce.
Not Time to Delay.
The president concluded that 1t
act before asking additional authority
of congress. The accumulation of vio-
lations of American rights and the
conditions brought about by the fail
ure OF American merchantmen to
leave port brought him to the decision
to act before congress adjourns.
Only defensive Act.
Armed neutrality IL described by
authorities on international law as
military measures for the purpose of
defending rights Of neutrals AGAINST
Threatening infringements on the part
Of q belligerent. It has generally con-
cerned moro than one power and the
most striking instances of armed neu-
trality were those Of the northern
European powers in 1880 ana 1900
made to defend the principle Of free
ships and fleo goods adopted by trea.
ty between tho Baltic powerD ana
opposed by England.
~ the commercial interests Of ssv-
eral natdona." says ono authority.
''are threatened BY unjust or unlawful
measures ON tho part Of bsliEssont
which they deem unjust or dan1orouS,
there can be no question Of their
rights to secure their manaosd fnfor-,
o0t1 ~. sucd onmpaa&son q sam
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Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-26

Washington 2e-Presden Wilson appeared before
this afternoon and asked for authority to place the United
rne
plain rights high
further sacrifices of American lives and ships the ntolerabe
blockade of American ncommerceaost eectual the
try war-ave taken the place of dreaded covert act
which shock the world and have forced the pres
dent to the next step toward war.
PRESIDENT STILL WANTS PEACE
president asked take whatever
vessels what other and
made plain again that he wanted but the price of
American lives and rights driving the American flag from the
Congress expected only authorize the president
the armed forces of the country but also provide
Once before the infancy of the republic state of armed
neutrality proclaimed check predatory violence" upon
American the between France and England but did
result actually in for the United States
S& EVERYTHING DEPENDS ON GERMANY
Whether any armed neutrality will mean depends
its neutral rights by whatever steps
With full realization of the solemny of the occasion, the
president took his action today with the calm confidence that
gress and the country will stand behind him.
WORDS CARRY COUNTRY NEARER WAR
grim faced body and who less
month heard the president the words which
announced of diplomatic relations with Germanyan
history of first nations always has led
today silence grave attention the words
which carry the American republic further in its stand
against ruthless sacrifice of neutral rights and lives and
if it must be-
President arrived capitol just before o'clock
promptly that hour stepped the clerks desk the hall
house where both branches of meeting special
joint session. assembled before him.
PRAYS FOR PEACE.
devoutedy hoped said the president point
at will be to put armed forces anywhere into
81 not proposing contemplating war any steps
war can come only by aggressions Of
others"
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-26
BRITISH MAKE
GAIN AGAINST
TURK FORCES
Kut-El-Amara Captured by In
vaders-Turks Retreat on
Tigris Front.

London. Feb. 2e.-Kut-El-Amara
has been captured from the Turks by
the British forces, according to q
statement made in the house of COM
mons today by Andrew Bonar Law,
member of the British war council.
The Turks on the Tigris river front
are in full retreat toward Baghailah,
"a miles to the west Of Kut-El-Am-
ara, says an official statement issued
today by the British war office. The
fleeing Turks are being engaged by
the pursing British cavalry.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-26
WNARD LINER, LACONIA, WITH ten AMERICANS
ABOARD, T0RPfD0ED WITHOUT WARMING 278
SURVIVORS HAVE BEEN LANDED, SAYS FROST
STAALE HENDRICKSEN
Dimes NEWSPAPER MEN
Popular Representative Gives Iegis-
lative Reports Banquct-They
Are Strong for Him.
BY Tom Parker Junkin.

Bismarck. N. D.. Feb. 26.-Repre-
sentative Staale Hendrickson Of CO.
teau has the consent and good will
Of the active newspapermen about
the legislature in his candidacy for
state senate. congress-. governorship,
or as the most popular member Of
the fifteenth assembly, whichever he
most covets.
Staale entertained tho boys at din
ner Sunday evening and while he
didn't need to do it to increase his
popularity. 1t was appreciated as a
compliment by the writer's.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-26
u AMERICANS
/ ARE RELEASED
Yarrowdale Sailors Were Given
Liberty February 16, Claims
Madrid Cable Report.

Washington, Feb. 2e.-Ambassador
Willard at Madrid cabled today that
the Danish foreign office had notified
him that 72 American sailors taken
on the prize ship Yarrowdale into
Germany had been released by Ger
many on February 16.
Absolutely no other details were
given either as to the whereabouts
Of the men now or the long delay in
hearing from Berlin on the many re-
quests for their release.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-26
PROPOSE $4,000, 900 FOR
FEDERAL. FOOD RELIEF
Senator Bornh of Idaho Introduces
Resolution to Aid Existing Food
Shortage.

Washington, Feb. 2s.-Appropria-
tion of $6,000,000 for federal relief in
the present food situation and further
investigation to devise better market
ing and distributing methods was
proposed in a resolution introduced
today by Senator Borah Of Idaho.
Action upon the resolution was de-
ferred.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-26
Frost Makes Report.

London, Feb. 26.-Wesley Frost,
American consul at Queenstown, tele-
graphed the American embassy here
today:
"Cunarder Laconia torpedoed 1880
Sunday night. Two hundred and sew
enty-eight survivors landed. Details
lacking, but known some missing, one
dead.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-26

Washington, Feb. 2e.-In his ad-
dress to joint session Of congress
this afternoon, President Wilson asked
for authority to establish "armed
neutrality" He has made full and de-
tailed plans for protecting American
war zone.
establish state Of armed neutrality"
congress is expected to place in the
presidents hands authority to get ad-
ditional money If needed. A bond is
sue may be authorized.
The president completed his address
to congress early this morning ana 1t
was sent to the public printer. At the
same time, he discussed his speech
with Chairman Stone of the senate
foreign relations committee.
No announcement was made. but 1t
was learned that the president was
going to do just what he outlined in
his address announcing the breaking
Of diplomatic relations with Germany.
Not Declaration of War.
To ask for authority to use the fore
es of the United States to protect
American rights is not in any sense
to ask for declaration of war, nor
is It an act Of war It IL to prepare
the United States for what may be
war-like acts by anylother nation.
The president pointed out that
while he desires peace, there is some
thing greater than peace-the pro-
lection Of the sovereign rights of
America, and that the untramelled
rights Of American ships to sail the
seas unmolested by any foreign ma
ton must be upheld.
Mr.. Wilson's decision to go before
congress was partly caused BY the
fact that Germany's campaign Is
keeping American ships tied up in
American ports. Such a condition, the
president pointed out, is unbearable.
Exact Plan Undetermined.
Arming American merchantmen or
conveying them through tho war xone
are two methods Of protecting Ameri-
can commerce being considered. Ex-
actly what steps Will bo taken has not
been revealed.
The president decided that before
congress adjourned for the session. It
was necessary that he be given addi-
tional authority to protect American
rights. There have bean reports that
such . move would be opposed in con-
sress, but he decided to take the step
regardlsas Of that. ;j
Germany Not - Ina1A WaE6nRa
In his addrs0, the pe1dant pslns-
"a out -flAt 01E1nanyS A0la: Aneo H.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-26
Gibbons Newspaper Man.

Minneapolis, Feb. 26.-Floyd p,
Gibbons, Chicago newspa perman,
who was on the torpedoed I.aconia,
was formerly reporter on the Min
neapolis Tribune. He left Minneapolis
about five years ago to work in Chi
cago.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-26
Twenty Americans in Crev.

New York, Feb. 26.-Ffrst cabin
passengers on the Laconia totalled 80
and second cabin AZ. The crew num-
bered ZIG. There were no storage
passengers. Seven passengers were
Americans and 20 of the crew were
Americans
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-26
u. s. SHIP ORLEANS
ENTERING GIRONDE
Neighter Was Ono Of First Vessels to
Leave for Europe After Sever.
ing Of Relations.

Paris. Fob. 1e.-The American
freighter Orleans has been signalled
entering the mouth Of Gironde. ac-
cording to a Bourdeaux dispatch to
the Havas agency; The Orleans will
dock tomorrow morning.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-26

VIOLATION OF AMERICAN RIGHTS AND BLOCKADE OF J. s COMMERCE
MADE IT NECESSARY FOR PRESIDENT TO SEEK RIGHT TO Use FORCE
BEFORE GERMANY COMMITTED OvERT ACT" IS STEP NEARER WAR

North Foreland and 80 miles south
of about $4,000.
Broadstairs Is also an English wa
tering place on the east coast Of the
Isle of Thanet. It Is two miles north
east Of Ramsgate and has a popula-
ton of about $500.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-26
5000 Sacks of Mail.

New York. Feb. 26.-Five thousand
sacks Of United States mail were car
ried by the I4aconia, Of which 1900
were transferred from the American
line st. Louis when it was decided to
hold the latter vessel in port. Many
valuable securities and documents
sent by American business firms were
supposed to be in the st. Louis mail
bags.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-26

The Orleans and the freighter
Rochester were the first American
vessels to leave the United States for
Europe after diplomatic relations
were severed. Both ships left N. T.
on February 10, unarmed.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-26
GERMAN BOATS
ATTACK TWO
ENGLISH PORTS
Broadstairs and Margate Bonn
barded-One Woman and One
Child Are Killed.

London, Feb. 2e.-German destroy
ers bombarded Broadstairs and Mar
gate early this morning. One woman
and one child were killed and two
persons were injured. Two houses
were damaged. This announcement
was made in the House of Commons
today by Sir Edward Carson, first
Lord Of the Admiralty.
Sir Edward Carson said that one of
four British torpedo destroyers on
patrol duty in the English channel
last night encountered several Ger
man destroyers and a short engage
ment ensued. The British destroyer
was not damaged. though she was un-
der heavy gun and torpedo fire.
The German vessels were lost sight
or the first lord said. but in the dark
ness another force Of German destroy
ers bombarded the undefended port Of
Broadstairs and Margate,
A.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-26
Only One Casualty.

OAAy oASo Nk19C6ltys
New York, Feb. 26.-The Cunard
line advices stated that there was
only one casualty thus far known.
The Cunard line announced the
names of seven Americans aboard the
Laconia as follows:
Miss Phyllis Barker New York.
Arthur 2. Kirby. Bainbridge, N. J.
Mrs. F. E. Harris. New York.
Mrs. Mary A. Hoy, Chicago.
Miss Eliza beth Hoy, Chicago.
Rev. Jas. Waring, New York.
+. P. Gibbons, Of the Chicago Tri-
bune. and formerly Of the Minneapo-
lie Tribune
There were 20 native born Ameri-
cans in the crew.
The Laconia was one Of the larg-
est vessels Of the Cunard feet and the
largest thus far sunk since the new
German submarine warfare was COM.
menced. She registered 1909 tons,
was six hundred feet long, II feet
beam and 40 feet depth. She was
built in 1911 at Newcastle.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-26
SOME KNOWN TO Be
MISSING and one
DEAD, REPORTS SAY
Details of Disaster Not Known
Twenty of the Crew
Were Americans.
London, Feb. 2e.-1t is stat
ed authentically that the La
coma was torpedoed without
warning.

Queenstown, Feb. 2e.-The
Cunard line steamship Laconia,
of 1909 tons gross, which sailed
from New York February 18 for
Liverpool, has been sunk.
The survivors of the Laconia
are said to number 270. They
will be landed tonight.
New York, Feb. 2e.-The
Cunard liner Laconia sailed from
New York on February 18 with
100 passengers, among whom
were ten or more Americans,
Washington, Feb. 2e.-News
of the sinking of the Cunard
liner Laconia with Americans
aboard, was received here as the
president was on his way to ad-
dress congress. Although with,
out details its grave possibilities
added emphasis to the presidents
words. (
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-26

Margate is one of the most popular
watering places Of England. It is
situated on the Isle of Thanet, in the
North Sea. few miles from the
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-26
wilson Still HOPES FOR PEACE, But NOT At
PRICE OF AMERICAN LIVES AND RIGHTS: EXPECT
CONGRESS TO GIVE Tim FULL POWER TO ACT

Also Expected That Money Will be Appropriated Maintain
"Armed Neutrality" Before, During War Between
France and England, United States Took Such
Step-President Did Not Ask for
Power Declare War.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-26

tcaatinnsa a Rass -
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-05-11

According to reports 1877, 200 men
have jumped at the chance to volun-
teer and go to France with EXPIRES
ident Roosevelt, which is about three
times as many as the government has
been able to enlist under the volunteer
system. 1t shows that red-biooded
men have confidence IN Mr.. Roosevelt
as leader, and lack confidence in the
leadership of Mr.. Wilson, who started
out handicapped with Grandma Bryan
and "Too Proud To Fight as the
administration slogan. No matter
what we do, there is no raeson why
Mr.. Roosevelt should not be permitted
to raise all the army he can, nor
should there be any Jealousy or petty
politics injected into this matter.
The republicans of this nation have
Loyalty supported Mr.. Wilson, drop
ping politics, and this broad spirit
should pervade the administration
policy at every step. If Roosevelt
can raise three volunteers to the gov
ernment's one hadn't we better let
Teddy go get EN-? 1t looks like
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-05-11
Notice of Foreclosure Sale by
Sheriff.

In the District Court of the Second
Judicial District of the State of Ida
no, in and for the County of Clear
water. w. C. Foster, Plaintiff, VS..
Raymond Land & Improvement Com
pany, a corporation, Anna Borleau,
alias Anna Borlean, and all unknown
owners of the NW4 of the Me- and
the NE3 of the NW4 of Section 81, in
Twp. Al NJ, R. E. B. M, Defen-
dants.
Under and by virtue of an order of
sale and decree of foreclosure and
sale, issued out of the District Court
of the Second Judicial District of the
State of Idaho, in and for the County
of Clearwater, on the 9th day of
April. 1917, in the above entitled
action wherein w. C. Foster, the
above named plaintiff, obtained a
judgment and decree of foreclosure
and sale against Raymond Land &
Improvement Company Ia corporation) /,
Anna Borleau, alias Anna Borlean,
and all unknown owners of the NWa
of the NE4 and the NE3 of the NWa
of Section 80, in Township Al North,
Range East of Boise Meridian, de-
PENDANTS, on the Goth day of April,
1917, for the sum Of One hundred
twenty three and 79-lOO Dollars,
which said judgment and decree was,
on the date last aforesaid, duly re-
corded in Judgment Book of said
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-05-11

Court. at page 223. am commanded
to sell at public auction, in the man.
ner prescribed by law, all the follow
ing described real property, situate
in the County Of Clearwater and State
of Idaho. to-wit:
The Northwest quarter of the North
east quarter and the Northeast quarter
of the Northwest quarter of Section 80,
in Township Al North, Range 8 East
of the Boise Meridian; together with
the tenemepts, Entertainments and ap-
purtenances thereunto belonging or
in anywise appertaining.
Public notice is hereby given
That on Saturday. the 10Th day of
May, 1917, at the hour of ten O'Clock
a. m, of said day, in front of and at
the front door of the Court House OF
said Clearwater County, viz: at the
front door of the building known as
the ''Odd Fellows Building" in the
Village of Orofino, l will, in obe-
dience to said order of sale and decree
of foreclosure and sale, sell the above
described property, or so much thereof
as may be necessary, to satisfy said
judgment, with interest and accruine
costs, to the highest and best bidder
for cash, in lawful money of the
United States.
Dated at Orofno, Idaho, this eth
day of April, 1917.
E. j. SULLIVAN,
Sheriff of Clearwater County
By E. w. Jwell. Deputy.
First publication April 81.
Last publication Nav IS.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-05-11
Sheriff'S Sale.


Notice of foreclosure sale by sher-'
if. Amy B. Hoar and Blair E. Hoar.
her husband, plaintiffs, vs.. Eta c.
Wallace and W. H. Wallace. her hus-
band, P. W. Leach, Hugh Barkley,
and the Village of Elk River, mu-
nicipal corporation, defendants
Under and by virtue of an order of
sale and decree of foreclosure and
sale, issued out of the District Court
of the Second Judicial District of the
State Of Idaho, in and for the County
of Clearwater, on the Both day Of
April, A. D., 1917, in the above
action, wherein Amy B. Hoar and
Blair E. Hoar, her husband, the
above named plaintiffs, obtained a
judgment and decree of foreclosure
and sale against Eta c. Wallace and
W. H. Wallace, her husband, P. w.
Leach, Hugh Barley and the Village
of Elk River, municipal corporation,
defendants, on the Goth day of April,
A. D., 1917, for the sum Of $l68. sc
besides interest and accruing costs,
which said decree has been recorded
in Judgment hook of said Court at
page 226, L am commanded to sell the
certain lot, piece or parcel Of land.
situated. lying and being in the
County of Clearwater, State of Idaho,
and bounded and described as follows,
to-wit: The Northeasterly twenty
five (25) feet of the Southwesterly
seventy-five (75) feet of lot nine (9)
block one ny, original townsite Of
Elk River according to the recorded
plat thereof now on file and of RECORD
in the Office of the County Recorder,
of the County O.. Clearwater, State Of
Idaho, together with the heredita'
ments and appurtenances thereunte
belonging or in anywise appertaining
Public notice is hereby Civ en- that
on Saturday, the 26th day of May, A.
D., 1917, at 10 AS O'Clock a. m.. OF
that day in front of and at the from
door of the Court House of the County
of Clearwater, in Orofno, Idaho,
will in obedience of said order of sal,
and decree of foreclosure and sale
sell the above described property O.
so much thereof as may be necessar,
to satisfy said judgment with interes
and cost, etc., to the highest and bes
bidder, for the lawful money of tn
United States.
E. J. SULLIVAN, Sheriff.
By E. w. Jewell, Deputy
Dated April 30th., 1917. May AIS