davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-15
STIFF FIGHT; MORE
AMERICANS KILLED

challenge In kind. The exchange
waxed to a point of high intensity
on several days. 1t was literally
a baptism of fire for the Sammies.
With the increase in artillery
ing came a corresponding accelera-
ton in rifle fire from the front
trenches and of snipers on both
sides.
Boches Turn Tail.
A mixed Franco-American pa
troll was slipping over No Mans
Land in the usual reconna 'ssanco
work undertaken each night. One
alert member of the party caught
the sound of an approaching en-
envy detachment. With a few
whispered words. the Americans
and French divided into two Sec
lions. Hopping down silently in
shell holes. There they waited
until the Germans were we'll into
the ambuscade.
The Sammies and poilus let
loose. The Germans-even tho
they outnumbered their assailants
turned tail and ran, yelling
furiously as they bobbed up and
down on the pock-marked irregu-
larities of No Mans Land. They
only waited long enough to pick
up their dead comrade and drag
along their two wounded.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-15
ATTACK IS
STARTED At
SIX POINTS
Omitted Press Leased wire.)

UNITED Press Leased wire.)
LONDON, Ov. 15.-Over q
tital front of 80 miles the
great battle which may decide
the fate of northern Italy was
developing today.
German and Austrian
troops are testing the
strength of the Piave river
line at six different points,
according to Rome dis.
patches.
They are pouring q tremendous
and concentrated artillery fire
against the Italian defenders. Al
four places the enemy apparently
had obtained a foothold.
Austrians from the TrentinO re-
gion now at Asiago are literally
slipping forward over the Alps by
inches, suffering terrible casual
ties from the stubborn Italian de-
Tense.
Every inch the Austrians drive
forward here increases the dan
ger TO the rear of the Piave river
line. On the right wing of the
50-mile line the Germans were to-
day within 10 miles of Venice.
was in progress in the
Vecchia marshes.
At Gallia the Austrians with
COCO troops, were trying to slip
the main body of defend
ers.
OF A armored cars sent cut to
harrass the enemy, only 2S re-
turned.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-15
SHIFT U-BOAT
OPERATIONS?

LONDON, Nov. 15.-England S
satisfaction with the official re-
port showing the low mark reach
ed in Germany's submarine war
fare was tempered today by the
question whether a contributing
cause might not be plan in Bcr-
lin to change the zone of U-boat
operations.
One suggestion was that not
only were the allies improving the
work of their anti-submarine car-
paign, but that Germany had re-
called her U-boats possibly to
make a change in the submarine
program.
The weeks official sinkings
showed only one merchantmen of
more than 1000 tons destroyed
and only five below that tonnage.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-15
'CARRANZISTA
FORCES FLEE
OVER BORDER
Omitted Press I.en.ed wire.,

Preside, Texas, Nov. Is. -
The Mexican village of Ojinaga,
opposite Preside, was today in
the hands of the Villa forces which
attacked yesterday morning, and
the Carranzista defending garri-
son were prisoners of the Ameri-
can cavalry patrols here, as a re-
suit of an all-day battle.
The government force under
Gen. Esposina Cordova, fled
across the border and surrender
ed to U. S. cavalry forces under
Captain Theodore Barnes, when
the bandits stormed the town in
the final assault last night.
The Mexican prisoners reported
the killing of one of the two
American machine gun operators
with their forces. The strength
of the Villista attacking division
was variously estimated at from
1000 to 1900.
Prisoners confirmed reports
that Villa was personally in COM
mand of the attackers.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-15
TWO HUNGER
STRIKERS OUT
UNITED Press Leased Wire,

WASHINGTON, ID. C., Nov. 10.
After 81 hours hunger striking,
two woman's party pickets were
released from the district Jail to-
day. They reported Miss Rose
Winslow clothes-striking, refus-
ing to wear prison garb.
She is wrapped in a prison
blanket and confined to her cot by
weakness caused by forcible feed
ing, according to Miss Gertrude
Crocker, Chicago, and Miss Gladys
Greiner, Baltimore, the released
pieketers.
OF five suffragettes still in the
Jail, four are hunger striking,
including Miss Alice Paul and
Miss Winslow, Miss Kate Heffel-
finger, Shamokin. Pa, has been
on a hunger strike 70 hours, it
was stated.
Thirty suffragettes are in Oc-
coquan workhouse today.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-15
RAILROAD
DICTATOR
POSSIBLE

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. Is.
"A railroad dictator" may be
appointed by President Wilson.
Determined that war transport
tation shall not be tied up by a
strike. the president today has
under consideration not only the
refusal of the Big Four brother
hoods to arbitrate their wage de-
mands, but also the critical freight
congestion, car shortage and
railroad finance problems.
A dictatorship similar to the
government control of food, fuel,
priority and shipping is being
urged officially to turn the coun-
try's railways completely and sole
~ into a war machine.
The presidents closest advisers
declared today he would stop at
nothing to keep open the rails for
munitions, coal and other essen
tials. IL he does not sway the
brotherhood chiefs by persuasion,
he has recourse to government
control, with the workers drafted
ct army price.
Railroad executives, coming
here tomorrow to plead with the
Interstate commerce commission
Tor more revenue. may see the
president or communicate with
him indirectly. A week from to-
day the brotherhood leaders will
visit the president at the White
house.
That the outcome may be some
agreement for raise in pay with
q presidential recommendation for
Increased railroad freight rates
d regarded more than possible.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-15
TO TAKE ONLY
CLASS l MEN

Omitted Press Leased Wire.)
WASHINGTON, Nov. a.
Men placed In other than
sclass one in the new draft
rules will probably never be
drawn for service, war de-
partment officials said today.
I've almost certainly won't
get beyond the middle of class
two," said an official, adding
that II the 100000 boys who
have become Fl since the
draft law became effective are
taken in by legislation Of the
coming congress, class one
undoubtedly will be the only
one used. He estimated that
100000 men will be put In
class one.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-15
Planes Bombard Calais

PARIS, Nov. 15.-Calais was
violently bombarded by enemy air.
craft Tuesday, resulting in many
civilian casualties, 1t was an
nounced today.
German artillery threw a vio-
lent bombar1ment over Caurieres
wood today. the French war office
announced.
French airmen bombed Null
house.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-15
Omitted Press Leased WIRE,


AMERICAN FIELD HEAD
QUARTERS, FRANCE, Nov. 15.-
More Americans have been killed
and wounded in brisk fighting
which has broken out along the
sector they are holding against the
Germans.
The casualties were a result OF
heavy Smelling of American
trenches by boche artillery, it was
learned today.
The American artillery is re-
spending to the German fire, and
the exchanges of the guns are in
Creasing constantly.
Shipping is also increasing. One
American has fallen victim of a
German sniper. Sammies have
been potting at the German, but
the toll they have taken is not
known.
The exact extent of the latest
American casualties has not yet
been announced from headquar-
ters. 1t is known, however, that
one German shell, hitting squarely
in the American trench, wounded
several.
Ambush German Patrol.
The Germans are known to
have lost one dead and two
wounded during the recent actiy-
fly.
A small number of French and
American soldiers patroll'ng No
Mans Land. ambushed a German
patrol of far superior strength
and, shooting from shell holes, put
the boches to rout.
Battle activity is increasing in
all branches of trenches along the
sector occupied by the Americans.
With the cessation o; heavy
rains the Germans began hurry;ng
up their heretofore desultory gum
fire. The Americans took up the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-15
Great Battle For the Control of Italy Developing

Leonard, s1,465; A. s. Porter.
$10.000.SS; William Buhrne, 49,
915.29; State of Washington. ST.
1884; M. e. Wright, $440; K.
B. Webb, $220; Andrew Becker,
$4,S04.70; ]. A. Hansen, $429;
II. j. Oliphant, s1,058.20 and
$341; Julius Basinski, $1,000;
J. o. Chamber, $2,s09.22; John
A. Abrahamson, $1,9S0.30; j. j.
GARBAGE, s3,S34.0S; Thomas
Throssell, $5,175.37; Grant Me-
Masters, $2,0S9.35; Henry Rauch.
.S165.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-15
Raid Humanity League;
Literature Is Seized
UNITED Press Leased wire.)

CHICAGO, Nov. ia truck
load of pamphlets, files and mail
ing lists, seized in last nights raid
on the offices of the League of
Humanity, was to be presented to
the federal grand jury today.
The league is said to have been
active in organizing farmers to
violate the selective service law
and in spreading literature at
lacking the British government.
Daniel Wallace, who was its head,
is serving a 20-year sentence in
Leavenworth prison for violation
of the espionage law.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-15
RUSSIA FOR :
ENGINEERS!


A PACIFIC PORT, Nov. Is. =
United States army engineers In
command of Col. George M. Emer-
son of st. Paul were here today
en- route to Russia to assist in the
reconstruction of Russia railways.
The detachment, which is o.:
considerable strength, is composed
of experts recruited from the
American railway service.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-15
MILLERS CUT
FLOUR PRICE

PORTLAND, Ore, Nov. IS
Following a meeting of Pacific
northwest millers here yesterday,
T. B. Wilcox, chairman OF the
Pacific coast district, U. s. food
administration, milling division.
said today that wholesale flour
would drop 20 cents a barrel to
$40.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-15
COAST SHIPS
GOING EAST
Especial to The Times)

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. Is. -
Every American steamship in the
Pacific trade fast enough TO
dodge a submarine soon will be
In the American transport service,
according to advices today from
the shipping board at Washington.
Among the steamers COM
Wandered are the Sonoma, Ven
tura, Sierra, Beaver, Rose City,
China, President and Governor.
The President left Tacoma We'd
nesday on her final trip in the
cuastwise service.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-15

CLEVELAND. o.. Nov. Is. =
There is not going to be any rail-
road strike--don't even imagine 1t
for . minute"
With that statement, w. C. Lee.
president of the Brotherhood OF
Railway Trainmen, which is vot-
ing on a demand for increased
wages, registered today his faith
IN President Wilson's policy.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-15
James Dorsey, Customs
Inspector, Dies Here

Following a stroke Of paralysis,
James Dorsey, inspector of GUS
toms here and resident of Taco
ma for 40 years, died Wednesday
at his home, 1910 South L st. He
had been employed by the govern
ment rs years.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-15
Wireless Plant Seized

(United Press s.eased Wlre.D
OAKLAND, CAL, Nov. 49,
Naval radio officers today believed
they had put an end to important
operations of enemy agents when
they seized a completely equipped
wireless plant here.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-15
Explain Delay in New
U. S. Casualty Lists

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. Is.
That Gen. Pershing is taking
the greatest care to confirm the
names of American killed or
wounded, was the war depart
ment's explanation today of de-
lay in receiving the latest casualty
list at the front.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-15
British Forces Only IL
Miles From Jerusalem
(UnItca Prom I.ensed Wlre.l

LONDON, Nov. 15.-Fresh adj
vances by Gen. Alleby's British
troops which bring them to a spot
little more than a dozen miles
from Jerusalem on the west were
reported today.
The Egyptian expeditionary
army Is now holding the railway
Line In the vicinity of Naaneh and
Nansura. including the junction Of
the railway line to the Holy City
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-15
TODAY'S
MARKET
PRICES

. 90 = = o ., - o . y Q . . .
. WHAT RETAILERS PAY 4
& . q . + o o d Q q . . q q q 3
Hrnvf
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-15
Outdoor Workers

are subject 10 exposure 10 all kinds
Of weather. and strenuous outdoor
work brings the Rheumatic aches. You
can't afford to bslaid up, 90 heed that
hzst twinss q Eheumatisa, uss
SIoan's Lininent Csen and Con-
vsu;snk, 10 sd - RIB. 10 seains'
no clumsy plastsrs sd yuuf pin
dinppeass.
spssl.s, s.ssl.s: -. - - -,
sos1 mneeIss A. - ra11gynA - - 49,
ea,icn e Sksanis kxrlmrne-
cs9ks - - = = 49,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-20
n s. PREPARES TO CURB
ENEMY LANGUAGE PRESS
postofice Department Ready to
Put Power Of Control
Into Operation
Bv a star Corrsapondent
WASHINGTON. Sept.

v.
.rb the passage of the trading-wfth-the-
.,,ny bill scheduled for late this week, the
p,s,office Department is planning to put
Ito operation the more complete control
.-hich the bill gives II over the foreign
language papers of the country.
y AZ the bill now stands in form for final
.ractment It constitutes the Postofice De-
rartment's substitute for an amendment
,rleinaliy proposed by Senator King, OF
ran covering this subject. Senator Kings
amendment provided that all German-lan-
snase papers and all papers published in
~ languages Of nations allied with Ger
many in the war should print in parallel
eounnns English translations of every arti-
IL pubished. The Postofice substitute
nroydes that within ten days after the pas
saee of the bill the President shall have
mower to license all foreign-language
papers published in this country or require
heir editors to submit to the PostofIlce De.
nartrent English translations Of their arti-
eles in advance of publication.
The conferees on the bill which passed
hoth branches OF Congress unanimously.
have virtually agreed on the acceptance OF
m the amendments adopted by the Senate,
including the provisions which give the
President power to embargo imports and
rive him complete control over all foreign
Insurance clmpanies doing business in this
country The entire Administration Of the
bnl with the extraordinary powers II con-
tn!as. is placed entirely in the Presidents
hands but amendments have been adopted
limiting the operation OF the measure to
the term Of the war
Among the other powers conferred are
those authorizing the President to appoint
an administrator of seized enemy property
and to fix prices for the use Of articles
manufactured from enemy patents,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-20
THE WANDERER"
NoUetd bg William A..
at the Meopokdn Opera House.

oillous glance and at the same time looking
with resentment toward the smirkinR Toa
Nadina came to the naughty girl, whls-
pering something which made the young
lady change her manner.
'I would have thee meet Jether. a
mighty prince Of Judea," directed the
mother. 'Jether hath come 60 jerusalem
to see the great city and thou must be
his hand-maiden."
The girl drew herself IN proudly.
NAY, that ! will not do" she retorted.
THE last time thou didst say"
Nadina quickly placed her hand over
the girls mouth and whispered Il warn
ing
Now by our Lady Ishtar, thou shalt
do my bidding" she added, sharply.
The girl bowed her head in submission.
and saluted Jether by half kneeling before
him.
Thy Tisha stands before thee, tether"
she said, obedlently. and would have knelt
but Jether restrained her by taking her
hand.
Thou shalt not kneel," he commanded.
Thou art too beautiful"
Tisha laughed a melodious. rppling
laugh.
Thy servant ia glad IL she pleaseth
thee" she answered, coquettishly. II but
Is law To Tisha. Stl. on my own behalf.
would welcome thee to Jerusalem, ana
bring thee wine and food after thy journey.
Dldst come far7" she added after bidding
the two Nubians bring refreshments.
From Hebron" explained Jether seat
ing himself on a divan and motioning TO
the seat beside him.
Tola and Nadlna. with a look OF under
standing, left them alone and entered the
house.
"And stayest thou long7" inquired Tisha,
AS long az thou dost make me welcome"
replied Jether. The girl laughed and leaned
slightly in his direction. A perfume deli.
cate and sweet assailed his nostrils He
reached out and took her hand
AS long as thou dost desire to stay. so
long will we make thee welcome whis-
pered Tisha Thou son of Judea-"
Again the girl leaned toward him Her
head was tilted back. Jether's eyes filed
with a mist The odor OF the perfume was
irresistible. Impulsively the boy threw his
arms around her. He felt her arms steal
about his neck and clasp him tightly to her.
They kissed, and in that kiss the soul of
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-20
WALSH ESTATE STORE
HAS SEASONS OPENING
A utum Millinery Showing
Pleases Feminine Eye-Coat,
Suit and Dress Styles
Aplenty

With the deepening OF the summer foliage
to autumnal tints comes the announcement
OF the fall and winter opening OF the great
department store OF the Phil J. Walsh Es-
tate, 80, 80 and % South Second street. The
special titbit the piece de resistance, is, OF
course. the showing OF autumn millinery.
Dainty conceptions, fresh from the studios
Of the worlds famous designers. are on
view In an array that will amply repay
visit Tall hats, small hats smart hats and
swagger hats hats that are demure and
hats that are chic in all the newest ma.
terlals and in a wonderful variety of tints
and effects.
And what is true OF millinery is alike
true of fall attire. Top coats, tailored suits
dresses In an assortment to meet the needs
Of milady, whether she be sixteen, sixty
or in the glow of life, Children's coats
hats and frocks in bewiderng range Of
styles. Shoes for every member of the
family, in the prevailing shapes and all
the newest feathers Mems clothing and
furnishings in a splendid assortment, and
everything needful for the home, too Fur
niture, floor coverings, stoves, house fur
nishings TO meet every need, from the
humblest to the most expensive.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-20
Continued from last Saturday,
CHAPTER VIII

SIifAt VIII
HAVING been conducted by two Nublans
IL TO beautifully appointed room IN the
house OF Nadna. and having seen his
precious teakwood box carefully locked in
great cedar chest. the key. of which he
placed In his girdle, Jether returned to the
garden, where Nadina and Tdla were en-
gagged In conversation which seemed on
the point OF becoming an argument, when
their voices were suddenly lowered at his
approach.
. And what thinkest thou Of my house ?"
inquired the smiling Nadina. turning
abruptly from Tola.
TO one Ike me from the country" re-
Piled Jether, 1T surpasses all Imagination
MY dreams OF the city have been realized,
and mora"
"Ah, but wait until thou hast seen nv
Tisha-my dove" added the fond mother
and bidding one of the hand-maidens fetch
her daughter For love of her men have
gambled. Fought and died, yet will she have
none of them. She would be wooed by love
alone, and not by jewels and gold. MANY
wealthy suicOrs have sought my Tisha in
VAIN yet always hath she greeted them
with laughter and disdain. But soft-she
comes
The girl came toward them YEARLY. She
was iar indeed to look upon, though dark
OF skin and OF eye. She was Young.
barely more than eighteen-but already the
wisdom OF the world wss hers. Her thick
dark hair had been cut short SO that u feII
only TO her neck, and great golden cop,b
held back the tresses from her forehead
Her gown was richly ornamented with
beads and golden embroidery, and her SAN
dals we're OF some kind of cloth Of silver
Upon her fingers were giant rings emeralds
ana ruoies which sparkled in the evening
Wat tan IL i.
BACK rebellious lock OF hair.
Nhat now dost thou desire of me. my
mother she asked, with bored air TAX.
ing In the youthful Jether with a s,,ner-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-20
Jether for ths first time N his life was
tsrnished BY contact with the world.


CHAPTER TX
ENoR days ana nights Iethsf lived in the
L house of NRdina, and counted neither
cost nor time. Days OF heavy and unahtis-
flying sleep were followed by nights OF
revelry, OF drinking and carouslne Of
dicing with the men Of the gay thronR who
frequented the house OF Nadina, and OF
wonderful hours spent in the company Of
Tisha, who for his sake abandoned All
others and listened not when they bsessd
her 20 drink goblet Of wine with them.
And ~ was indeed a strange company
that frequented the house OF Nadina. The
favorite OF the visitors was Put son OF the
wealthy Absalom, n handsome and athletic
young man with long, curly locks Of hair
that was almost black. Not only for Ms
money but for his good looks was Put popu-
lar with the twoscore or more Of fashion
ably dressed women who found the hOuse
and garden OF Nadina a comfortable resting
place. Hadranut. an Arab. horse dealer
who gambled heavily with Put at the dice
table; Parsodias. Mede. who taffied in
Jerusalem on a secret mission, and NADIA
the Egyptian. were other friends who spent
much time In the home Of Nadina-
one day BarEil, tax collector for King
Solomon, brought with him Haggai stern
and solemn visaged Judean, who ga6ed dis
approvingly at the statue Of fshtar. goddess
Of love. In the shrine An the garden. Hag-
ga took J2ther by the arm and sought to
reason with him
Thou too are son OF Judea," said Hag-
gai kindly "Dost know that all OF these
people are idoators, Nvorshlppers OF the gods
Of Babylon and that Nadina herself and
her daughter, Tlsha. are Babylonians7
But Jether laughed.
What matter?" he cried. What II they
do worship these things OF stone and wood.
does that make Tisha less fair? / care
mott myself am a Judean."
Haggal shook his head sorrowfully and
went his way.
CTo Be Continued Tomorrow.)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-20
Burv Noted Horseman Today

Funeral services were held this morn
ing for the late Thomas j. Collins, we'll
known horseman. who died Sunday night at
his home, 150 West Hortter street Solemn
reaulem mass was celebrated In the
church OF the Holy Cross. Mr.. Collins
who was forty-seven years old, held the
snowpath record for the wissahickon Drive
which he made with Jack London lie was
also a prominent builder
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-20

These teas meet the demand for really
good tea at A VERY REASONABLE PRICE.
You can get such quality only at THE
AMERICAN STORES, and there's a great
deal Of satisfaction in paying so little and
getting so much.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-20
tCopyriEht ny william Elnott. p. Ray cornstocE
and Morris Gest.)
sYNops1s oE Pnncrn1Nn cnAprrns-

SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAPTERS.
Jether the son OF Jesse and Huldah OF the
mlbe OF .Judea, during the time of King
S9ioInon 5000 years ago, is unhappy at home,
tsriendsap With Tola, and on the latter's ad-
vice petsua des his father TO give him his
portion OF the paternal estate. Then he and
Iola set out for Jerusalem, where they 40
TO the house Of Nadina.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-20

President Given Humanitarian Medal
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2O.-The medal OF
the Humanitarian Cult, of New York, was
bestowed upon President Wilson at the
White House today. Headed by the leader
Of the cult Micha Appebaum, a committee
Of nine called for this purpose and was
received by the President.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-20

SCRANTON Pa. Sept. 20.-Alfred M:
PAscoe, eighty-six years old, president OF
the Miners and Mechanics Bank OF CARBON
dale is dead. Two daughters survive.