davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-03

you meet these days who tell you how
they were all ready 70 go ahead with
the building OF > new house when the
carpenters strike annuiled their plans?
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-07
AMERICA WATCHES
HUN TRADE MOVES.

Federal secret service men and in
telligence officers are not watching
the German propaganda, or military
men scrutiniZing the German miliNfE
moves any closer than the bureausot
foreign and domestic commerce Is
studying the attempts OF the German
traders to reorganize their after the
war" trade market. Since the war has
eliminated the Germans from thu
worlds trade, the United States COM
merce experts have been studying the
German business methods, and are
keeping a watchful eye Oh the moves
of the Central Empi"e to regain the
good will and prestige they held be-
fore the war. -. =.
Secretary Redfield, Of the depart.
ment of commerce, advises the Ameri-
can businessmen not to initiate the
German theories of trade. but to build
up a formidable organization to COM
bat the attempts Of the enemy after
hostilities have ceased. In order 70
keep American business In touch with
the disclosures Of the federal trade
experts, bulletins viii be Issued from
time to time by the bureau. The de-
mand for these bulletins shows that
the American traders are making az.
ter-war preparations Of their own.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-07
Navy LEAGUE HOLDS LAST Meeting;
ISMERGED With ALLIED WAR RELIEF

experts If they would keep up their
practise
Mrs Mary l.. Macfarlane, chairman
OF the classes in motor mechanics.
mentioned in her report that Through
the courtesy OF Mr.. Won Hamm. who
allowed one OF his head mechanics,
Mr. T. Duggan, to conduct the course.
a class of ii learned a great deal
about the mechanics of motor cars. y
Mrs Macfarlane made reference to
Mrs + Faxon Bishop. for the use OF
her garage. and to Mrs. George R.
Carter for the use OF her garage and
grounds for the classes.
The knitting classes, with Mrs.
King as directress, have spread al!
over the city, until now nearly every
woman in town who didn't know how
before has learned to knit, or is en-,
gagged in learning.
Only the classes in simple cooking
failed to interest" said Mrs. Whitney,
and that was because everybody who
came to the classes already knew how
to do simple cooking.
On the whole. we are satisfied with
the work done by the league, and we
are glad. now. to amalgamate with the
Allied War Relief society-and just
keep right on working"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-07
MORE WOMEN WANTED
FOR RED CROSS WORK

More women are urged to attend the
Tuesday and Friday afternoon SEES
sions OF the Red Cross workers. who
are engaged in making surgical and
hospital bandages in the throne room.
The attendance this morning was cur
tailed to a large extent by the food
pledge workers being absent, but the
ladies in charge at the throne room
declare that the attendance Tuesday
and Friday afternoons is negligible.
Some time ago the throne room was
kept open all day Tuesday and Friday
in order to allow a large number OF
women to aid in the work, but they
have apparently not taken advantage
of the extra hours.
A large number of school girls from
Mckinley high school accompanied by
teachers are generally in attendance
on Friday afternoons, and the Red
Cross officials would like to have a
large representation from Punahou
and the College of Hawaii. Mckinley
high school is thus far the only school
which has sent an official representa-
ton to the throne room.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-07
Eternal Vigilance"

Before the sweeping flames had died down IL
stricken Halifax before the crash Of shattered build
ing had gone into silence, there were well-founded
reports OF a German plot.
Todays Associated Press dispatches Indicate that
a supposedly neutral vessel may have been used as
the instrument for the diabolic scheme which has
cost perhaps two thousand lives and devastated a
feurishing city.
The lesson OF Halifax is that no American city
is safe without ceaseless vigilance. No American
city is safe unless the hitherto uncOrraIcd and al
most unmatched suspects are put where they can DO
no harm Halifax as is well-known is the point of
concentration and departure for tremendous
amounts of supplies and tremendous numbers OF
men for the war-zone There is no military secret
about this though the Canadian and American
press publishes no details. But Germany and Ger
man spies know quite az well as most others what
is happening in Halifax, and could conceive OF no
greater coup than such terrific blow as has been
struck now upon the Nova Scotian port.
ANY American who is skeptical of the widespread
character and absolute lack of scruple of the Ger
man plots ought to read in the December Worlds
Work an article by French strother about John r.
Rathom's work in exposing German Vaccinations
in the United States and Canada
Most readers of the Star. Bulletin are familiar
with the fact thar Ramon ana MS newspaper, IHo
Providence, Rhode Island, Journal barred the ma
jority of the Won Bernstorfyon Papen.Bopp stuff.
The Journal in fact made possible the spectacular
arrests and trials which have followed.
And the Journal publishes every day at the head
of it's editorial column the following warning to
Americans:
Every German or Austrian in the United States, un-
less known by years Of association to be absolutely
loyal should be treated potential spy Keep your
eyes and ears open. Whenever any suspicious act
disloyal word comes to your notice, communicate at
once with the bureau Of investigation of the depart
ment of justice. s. -.-... ....s
We are ut war with the most merciless and inhuman
nation In the world. Hundreds OF thousands OF Its
people in this country want to America Inundated
and beaten to her knees, and they doing and will
do everything in their power to bring this about
Take nothing for granted. Energy and aertness In
this direction may save the life Of son, or hus.
band. or your brother. a T SA.ts ]
This warning is just as timely in-Hawaii as in
Rhode Island.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-07
Privileged to Serve

Three well.known young Honolulu businessmen
have been privileged to get actively into Uncle Sans
service for the purpose of winning the war.
Captains Percy Swift, 7. NJ Church and James
Phillips 90 into the quartermaster reserve corps
at time when the community and the nation are
Just beginning to realize the widespread demands
that war is making not merely on the fabric of bust
ness but on those who conduct that business. Pre-
sumably within short time other businessmen of
this city viii be asked to drop their private affairs
to take up Uncle Sans service.
The officers reserve corps built up here under
Major G. s. Lincoln and with the hearty support of
the Hawaiian department contains a large percent.
ace of Honoluus business executives, particularly
among the younger men. As the exigencies of war
call from Hawaii regular army officers whose expe-
rienee is needed in mainland camps or in the war
zone, the reserve developed here will supply men
who need only familiarity with routine and mill
try procedure to step into the vacant places. The
work done during the last two years in developing
the officers reserve is beginning to show itself
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-07
EDITOR
Why $45,OOO Is Needed

The $4J.N0O budget which the y. W. e. y. hopes
to raise next week will be distributed as follows:
$2000O will be used for the regular local work for
The year 1918
$1,000 will be used for work in this city de-
handed by the pressure Of
Sl5.000 will b" applied to the national four mil
ion dollar fund for work among American nurses
in France and among the girls and women in tn"
United States in industrial and training camp
centers
The use Of the S1O0OU in Honolulu for war work
will I've as follows:
Half Of this sum will he used to supply three
new workers for the special demands made upon the
association by the war.
Half will be used either to build small addition
to the present building. to establish few exten,
sion centers for the period Of particular stress
No pains are being spared by the government to
keep safe the moral life of our boys
The y. w. {. A. has been requested Nv federal
authorities to do its best safeguard our girls.
The local association proposes to do this by pre-
tentative. constructive means. by supplying girls
with practical outlet for their patriotic zeal by
keeping them to the standards that will make dem,
Ocracy safe for the world
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-07
FORT SKATER NOTES
Especial s.ar.Bal,s.n oorrssDond.nes.,

Especial StAr-Balletln Corrsspondenea)
Major Robert NJ. Lyon and Captain
Lester Baker have been designated to
take two of the classes in French in
struction at the post, The class. orr.
ginally taught by Countess D'Artigue,
has grown to such proportions that she
was unable to handle it in its entirety,
so has arranged for these officers to
assist her.
Major Frederick Hadra and his fam.
lily have moved down into No. 3 on the
main point and the house which they
vacated has been turned into bache.
lor quarters to accommodate the new
officers who have been sent to the
post. The house which Major Hadra
has taken was formerly occupied by
Lieut.. Col. and Mrs. Daniel E. Gienty.
~ ~
Major Dorst of the engineer reserve
corps has moved into quarters in the
bachelor building on the main post,
having taken the quarters formerly oc
cupied by Lieutenant Charles A. Nc
Garrigle.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-07
'Legss@k IF[7 Ia 'l|g!!!|

driven my back to the wall. Well.
Mr.. Editor, every man expects a fair
deal in this country and I hope that
those interested will reserve their
judgment until we see whether or not
these character-smirchers will charge
me directly over their own names and
give me the chance Of fair play.
1 deny that am disloyal to the coun-
try of my adoption. / deny It en-
phatically and deny the right of any
Tom, Dick, or Harry, to question it.,
and II every American citizen Of Irish
blood, who believed in 1916 that an
Irish republic would be beneficial to
that nation, we're TO be accused Of dis
loyalty to America In December, 1917,
then millions of your best and truest"
are under the ban" But, sir, II is
only in a few isolated places here and
there that some marked Irishman is
ytctimized by men whose actions, tend
Ing towards furthering race hatred
and distrust, lead one to question their
loyalty. 1t is conceded fact that ''he
who fosters dissension menaces the
peace. In times like these it is not
good form to stir up race hatred, rath-
or should We cry it down"
s / wish to state here that l regret
very much If my attitude of last year
injured the business OF my late en-
ployers, and / sincerely hope that
those people who made them suffer
on my account win now rally back to
the "Old House"
/ did not expect that very many peo-
pie would be found to boycott my en-
ployers just because they did not agree
with my opinion. regarding a small
nation, expressed more than year
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-07
JACK o. cLEARY ANSWERS.

Honolulu, i. ID, Dec. ., 1SlI.
Editor Honolulu Star Bulletin.
Sir: In q letter appearing in this
evenings Star-BuIletin, Mr.. W. H.
soper sees fit to accuse me Of treason
rs the United States, basing his &C
cusations, however, on hearsay.
He admits that he is mot acquainted
With the man" but says ''he has
heartl.n etc. WIN Mr.. W. H. Soper
kindly give the names Of his infor-
mants, so that may be provided with
evidence enough to bring my accusers
before the proper authorities In order
10 virdicate my character?
This is but fair, and ! earnestly
hone that Mr.. Soper win avail himself
a. thfs opportunity TO have his infor
rnants Justify their statements.
Mr.. Soper also says that he wrote
his letter without heat" It sounded
red hot to me, and IL 1t was without
heat.s I'd hate to hear from him when
he was '.hot."
The gentleman said, HE claims TO
have been trying to do for Ireland
what the patriot fathers did for
America. sir, made no such claim.
what / did say was, Il had every right
10 sympathize with the men who were
tryfrgsn, etc, and wish that Mr.. Soper
would kindly not misquote me on such
4 vital particular as this. 1t seems as
II those who are responsible for all
this useless and senseless campaign.
ing. which really believe started
aeainsf me during May Of last year,
were not content with the measure OF
success they have achieved, but VIII
continue 70 hound me until they have
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-07
BILLS FATE.

Der vas leedle kaiser,
Who had a leedle thunk;
And how all other armies,
Vas only piles off junk.
But soon he will learn better,
When he gets a closer view;
OF dot praVe punch eff Sammies,
Und things dot dey will do;
They're fresh und full off ginger,
Und likewise full of fight;
IND Bill, don't you forget idt,
Dey shleep awake all night.
Der day iss getting closer,
When you'll hear something pop;
When aboudt a million Sammies
Come pouring "o'er the top"
Und say, Bill, you's a conner,
What off you isn't vapor;
Your flunkies will pick UP NIT
A piece off plotting paper.
TOM MERLE.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-07

The Star Bulletin has been asked to collect at
once current magazines to be used by soldiers leav
ing Hawaii. In this patriotic cause it is hoped the
public will join. The magazines must be secured to-
morrow, If possible, bring your contributions to
the Star-Bulletin Office. If this is not possible
phone the StarBulletin, 4911 give your address to
Harry S. Hayward, and arrangements will be made
to send and get your magazines. Tomorrow morn
ing will be the best time to make such collections
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-07

Facts brought out at the San Francisco India
conspiracy trial clear up the ownership of the
sells Maverick and the Annie Larsen. Some publish,
ed reports previously have mt ntoned the firm of
Charles Nelson company of San Francisco, but it
is proved that this was mistake probably arising
from the fact that the captain of the Maverick was
named Nelson and was said to be part-owner in
the vessel. The Charles Nelson company is we'll
known to Hawaii businessmen. who are aware of it's
standing and reputation. and the refutaton of the
published reports connecting the firm in any way
with the notorious Maverick or Annie Larsen is
gratifying.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-07

The United States is going to the relief of
stricken city of the Dominion of Canada at top
speed. City after city will send relief trains 1t
would have been done in time of peace, and in time
of war it will be done with all the more energy and
sympathy. The two countries are bound by many
close ties, and none closer than that of common
patriotic cause
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-07
PRICE REDUCTIONS.

PRICE REDUCTIONS.
Editor Honolulu Star-Bulletin:
Sir: In a newspaper from a town
in one Of the Pacific coast states !
find an advertisement that reads thus
complying with the request of
the food administration we have
reduced our prices on canned corn.
Sportsman corn, 10 cents per can;
Ute Maid corn. 2 for Is cents. :.
You may look for further reduc-
lions at this store from time to
time"
II any of our local stores made such
a statement as that, about half of us
would drop dead.
II canned corn, Of a standard brand
can be sold in a town 500 miles from
San Francisco for 10 cents can, why
are we here compelled to pay 20 cents
and Is cents for the same thing?
EQUALITY.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-07

Cpl. John A. Baird. 9th Company,
Fort De Russy, was injured yesterday
afternoon while engaged in football
practise and was rushed to the de.
partment hospital by ambulance.
Word received today from the hospital
states that he is recovering nicely.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-07

SYDNEY A. LEVEY, Honolulu boy,
has been called to duty in the quarter
master corps, and has been sent to
Camp Fremont, Menlo Park, CAL, and
is stationed with Company 2, Head
quarters, NJ. c. After two or three
months extensive training, and pass
ing all examinations, 1t is expected
he will be commissioned. and assigned
q command. -
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-07

In conclusion, hope that Mr.. W. H.
Soper will not take this letter for a
whine" I'm not the whining" kind
and do not spring from a whining
race. rather think that the winners
are those who have been laboring so
earnestly to wind this net of falsehood
and calumny around me, but I'll un-
wind II, never fear I recognize that
some have got good start ahead of
me and it may be mighty hard work
to catch up, but I'm on my way"
and / will get there eventually.
l am, sir,
Yours faithfully,
JACK D. CLEARY.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-07

Anonymous claims of patriotism do not ring true
No man or woman who has something to say on be-
half Of his country ought to be ashamed to face the
public.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-07
DIED,

DIED
Honolulu, Dec. 4, 1917.
Karl Meyer, unmarried, water ten.
der aboard steamer Kilauea, a ma.
tive of China, aged 25 years. Buried
yesterday in Nuuanu cemetery.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-07

That imports embargo reminds US of the 'off-
again, on.again" incident.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-07
MARRIED

rHORNTON.KEoHOHOU-In Homo
lulu, Dec. 5, 1917, Clement Thornton
and Miss Jennie Keohohou, Rev.
Samuel K. Kamaiopili, assistant pas.
tor of Kaumakapili church, officiat-
ing; witnesses-Miss Mary Thorn
ton and William G. Thornton.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-07

Even in the Holy Land the Germans cant pu
over their Holy War.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-07

Have you Food Pledge card in your home?
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-07
VITAL STATISTICS

BORN
MANAKU-In Honolulu, Dec. 4, 1917,
to Mr.. and Mrs. John Manaku Of
Dowsett lane, Palama, son.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-07
PERSONALITIES

CHESTER A. DOYLE, Japanese in
terpreter in circuit court, is up and
about again after being confined to his
home with an attack of rheumatism.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-07

What have you done this day to help win the
WAR;
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-07

JAMES R. PIERCE, bailiH in the
United States court, has received mott
fication from Washington that he has
been accepted as a member Of the
U. S. Public Service Reserve.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-10
TAFT IMPROVES:
ASKS FOOD
Former Presidents Condi:
ton not Dangerous, says
Physician.

Clay Centre, Kas., Aug. .1O.-Phy-
eicians attending former President
William IT. Taft, who Ia III at o local
hotel, determined today to give him
the nrst food he had eaten since, the
attack of Intestinal trouble early
Tuesday morning.. IN I'll.
Mr.. TAFT is better this morning."
pr. b. r, Morgan said.
The decision TO give nourishment
was made after Mr.. TAFT had asked
for food. He was given an egg and
toast, DR.. Morgan said.
Il don't want to say the danger
mark has passed." said Or. Morgan
after having visited Mr.. Taft for the
first time since last night when he
was-slseping easily, "Howeyer, I
don't think at any time there has been
any immediate danger. l was q little
afraid Of conditions that might de-
yeiop.
Mr.. TAFT passed q very good night
and I should say that he IL better. He
ts more IKE himself today than he
Mr. Taft had refused all nourish-
ment since Tuesday, according to DR..
Morgan who added that what Mr.,
TAFT asked for and what he should
have Is rest ana quietness.
-"lt 10 q condition which may clear
UP within q very short time" said the
doctor. but II may prove to be more
serious than we nov car toll. 1t Is an
intestinal complication and 1t is very
hard to tell Just what to expect,"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-10
War Summary
(By Assocaated Press.)

t9 while the entente guns are still
hammering the German lines in Elan
ders, the infantry has not been entirely
inactive. Today important gains by
both the British and the French on q
seven mile front taking in Westhoek
and Bixschoote are reported.
British troops last night finished n
task Of driving the Germans from
Westhoek and likewise cleared them
from the lines they still were clinE!ng
to on the ridge near the town. This
forward movement gives Field Mar
shall Haig q better grip on the section
Of the lines Immediately east Of Ypres.
The French near B~ixschoote adj
vanced east and north OF that place.
Silence from the British side regard
ing the artillery battle continues. As
In the period preceding the initial at
tack OF the Flanders offensive. the
German reports are the principle re-
lance for news Of the. bo~mbardment
and these continue to emphasize its
Not only in Belgium but along
stretches Of the ArrRs battle front
there are evidences OF activity by the
entente forces London today reports
extensivs raids by the British east Of
Monchy, In the Arras area, and day by
day reports come In Of the notable
work by the Canadians before Lens.
II has seemed several times that the
fall OF Lens was imminent but evident-
w. the hour has not been considered
ripe TO deliver the Anal stroke.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-08-10
WASHINGTON
MADE IA MISTAKE
(Minneapolia JournaL

There is too much misunderstood
Ing over the large number OF exeYnp-
tons being claimed under the con-
sertption law. There ts a general im-
preston that the quality ofsAmerican
youth has deteriorated ana that great
numbers Of them are trying to dodge
their duty. There Is truth In this, but
It is not wholly true.
The trouble; In the maan is with the
way the draft law has been present
ed 10 the people.
The one thing that has been con-
stantly emphasized since the law was
passed has been the exemption fea-
ture. Not duty or patriotism has
been preached, hut the broad and
benef1cent scope OF the exemption
clause has been thoroughly and yer
lastingly discussed from Washington.
This has had its very natural effect.
The tone OF the whole business has
been exemption. not service. This
rules when given out began with
much talk" about exemptions.
As 10 the quality Of Americas
young man, don't forget 80a.f of
them are voluntarily I'M the conn
try's army and navy Put Il up TO
the rest OF the yorng men Of the
country ip tho right light and maybe
the elackers will. be few.