davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-01
ClaasIfled anYartIaamenrL Anrn

Classified advertisements. such A.
Wanted, '"For Rent" For Sale,
etc, will positively not be received for
the Express by ph one. They must be
brought to the office. Please do not
phone them. 1t is embarrassing to Us
to refuse TO receive them. 11-s-Ef
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-01

FOR SALE-One good work horse,
two young Jersey milk cows, and five
heifer calves. Fred Hubbard, 1923
Michigan Ave Phone 367.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-01

FOR SALE-New piano will sell on
terms at a reasonable price or will
trade for city property, difference con
sidered Call at $40 South Fifth. f-6t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-01
ATTENTION ROYAL NEleHsoRs


On and after March the 1st, 1917, the
scale of wages for all carpenter work
in the Chickasha jurisdiction will be
60 cents per hour.
By order of L. U. 653.
J. B. Barnes, Rec. Sec.
T. A. Bird Pres.
o - o 4.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-01

WANTED-Your horseshoeing bust
ness. Roark Shoeing Shop, AIS Kan
sas Ave. Phone 81 S-1-1m-d&w
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-15
World War in Brief

The carefully laid plans of General
Byng, the British commander, to with
draw his troops at various points on
the Cambria salient to more tenable
positions, have been carried out in
perfect order and apparently without
the Germans even having knowledge
of the movement. <s
From Berlin comes the announce
ment that an armistice Of 10 days, to
begin Friday at noon, has been ar
ranged for the entire Russian front.
On the Meletta sector the enemy
made some slight advances, but only
through the sacrifice of large numbers
of men, the Italians resisting deter
minedly foot by foot. To the east an
enemy attempt to carry the Italian
line of defense in the upper Brenta
Valley met with repulse and heavy
casualties.
The Berlin War Office asserts that
since the German offensive in the
Cambria region began British prison
ers in excess of 5000 and 148 guns
have been taken.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-15

dpitSSglare0 as the uouSteie
ne together.
DInald went back to where Ida lay
and placed her in the bottom Of the
boat, her head against thwart. They
were moving swiftly.
Suddenly the boat began to tilt up
ward at the bow. Donald heard the
scraping Of the flippers against the
stern, Then, as If heavy dog had
scrambled in, the boat tipped high into
the air and righted itself. Another OF
the monsters had gained entrance.
Donald seized the oar and brought
it down upon the beasts head. The
oar splintered; he heard the cracking
Of bone, and a splash followed.
The edge Of the boat was dragged
beneath the waves. It filed and over
turned. Donald found himself strug-
Cling to save Ida in the sea Of jelly
that sucked him down. Somehow he
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-15
FORc0|l|PLEI|EUNF|


Paris.-The ForeigA ONCE oficis
announced that a! the recent In
Allied Conference. in which the United
States participated, agreements we're
concluded upon the basas Of 3 con-,
plete understanding and close soil
darity am0ng the Allies for the soln-
ton Of the questions In which they
have common interest in the war."
It also was announced that the
creation Of supreme InteralEed
naval committee had been degi1ed
upon.
The Interallied general stat, II was
stated, was working upon definite
military program which was placing
unity of military action in the way Of
certain realization. ~
The announcement regarding 1.-THE
results of the conference was made
In the following oficial statement:
1.-THE Minister of Foreign Affairs re-
ported to the Cabinet Council the
result of the conference Of the Allies.
The reading of communications from
the presidents of each section OF the
Allied Conference, at which were
present for the first time representa-
tives of all the countries taking part
with US IN this war, has given fe-
licitous results from every point Of
view. They give assurance off prac-
teal unity of action, economically, f.
nancially and militarily.
4 1.-THE agreements have beeh con-
cluded upon the basis OF cdmplete
understanding and close solidarity
among the Allies for the solution of
the questions in which they have a
common interest in the war; The f.
nancial needs of each Of them, the
requirements of their armamsInt, their
transport, their food. have been the
subjects of profound study which
guarantees perfect satisfaction. The
creation of a supreme 1nterallied
Naval Committee had been deter
mined upon. Military unity'of action
has been placed upon the course Of
certain realization by the Interallied
general staff which is at work upon
an established program OF oil military
questions.
From diplomatic point of view
entire accord resulted from the dis
cussions among the representatives of
the powers upon all the business
which has been arranged together. to
assure the common victory Of their
countries"
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-15

sHalifax. IN swim 1000 deadfand
5000 injtred stricken Halifax was
swept byj IL raging blixsard. 50 fierce
was the lstorm that rescue workers
were forced to suspend their opera
lions In the devastated section. II is
believed certain that all the injured
buried under the ruins Of shattered
buildings have persisted of cold and
hunger =
Battered by q biting wind and blind
ing storm, the plight OF the survivors
iof the holocaust is little short Of des-'
perate. The windows and doors Of
virtually every house in the city were
shattered by the explosion which
wrecked the Richmond section and
devastated a large part Of the water
front. Improvised barricades -of
boards give little protection against
the elements and attempts to- heat
buildings are hopeless.
The suffertngs Of those who escaped
injury have been increased by the
fact that every available blanket, quilt
land comfort has been reQuisitioned
for the hundreds OF injured. in the
temporary hospitals. Many Of these
are so gravely wounded their only
hope lies in the best Of care. Serious
fears are felt that cold, shock and ex-
posture viii result In an outbreak Of
pneumonia. 81,
Z No concerted effort has been made
as yet to compile q list Of the dead.
but every effort is being made to.
identify those who persisted. The con
dition of many Of the bodies. makes
this exceedingly difficult and a large
proportion of those who lost their
lives will be buried as .4nameless
dead"
The property loss was estimated at
between $25,000,000 and $4,000, 900
and the number of destitute at up
ward of 10000 in a statement issued
by Justice Harris, chairman Of the
| Citizens Finance Committee.
"The committee of the citizens of
Halifax" said the statement, was
appointed to make public statement
on the damage to the city of Halifax
and the town of DartmoYh after as
careful survey as possible ~sof the
damaged parts. ~. NJ
while every building in Hail
and Dartmouth was more or less ida
aged. the devastated area is fou
near the scene of the explosfonl a
embraces chiefly districts occupied
workers and the poorer classes.
Between 5000 and 10000 Sud
dwellings were destroyed by the e
plosion .or the fire. The number
those affected is estimated at 25l00
and while the circumstances OF all, o.
even most Of them, cannot be asceiv
tanned unit, each ones case is invs,sti
gated, it IS feared the destitute people,
In the area will number upward of
10000 and their actual losses and the|
estimated cost OF their temporary
maintenance will reach between $751;
100000 and $4,000, 900. -;
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-15

Clambered on Deck.
caught her and dragged himself to the
keel. He shouted, and the brutes sour
ried away, leaping and falling with re-
sounding splashes, like sharks at
play.
Donald felt Ida's arms seek his neck.
She turned to him instinctively, not as
her rescuer alone, but as her lover.
He filled his lungs and shouted.
To his amazement he heard an an
swering shout. He strained his eyes
through the darkness. Surely that
was human cry! He shouted again,
and the answer came once more; and
there was no longer any doubt.
The coming tower Of the F55 came
drifting out Of the night. She ran
awash, with matches off, and Davies
was standing on the deck among q
group Of sailors.
"Where are your he shouted.
"Here!" Donald cried. "Reverse
engines, Daviesl Coming aboard!"
The engines stopped and the SUBJ
marine grazed the sides Of the over
turned boat. Donald grasped Ida In
his arms and clambered to the deck.
And Donald found himself shaking
q mans hand as II he were his brother,
instead Of merely Sam Clouts, able sea-
man in the navy. trying to keep his
hands from straying toward his
mouth organ.
1--WE were trying to make Fair
island when we spotted you, sir" said
Davies. II thought we'd pick you up
in the morning when the fog cleared.
It's been hard work making anywhere.
There's something the matter with the
sea-"
"How, Davies"
"We're only able to make knot
and q half, sir. It isn't the engines.
At least there doesn't seem to be any
thing the matter with them. It's as
IL the sea's-well, turned to jelly. or
molasses, sir. Perhaps you noticed 1t.
I've never seen anything like it in
my experience" continued the little
MILDLY. whose experience of the high
1 seas was limited to couple Of short
cruises on a training ship. and one
on a transport.
CLAP on the matches and make full
speed for Fair island" ordered Dom
aid.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-15
FULL POWER OVER SHIPS.
McAdoo Given Free Rein To Curb
P!otters.


Washington. - President Wilson
gave Secretary Nc Edoo absolute au-
tlaority over every vessel moving in
territorial waters of the United States.
In proclamation, the. President
empowered the Secretary of the Treas
ury to control the movements and an
chorage of any vessel, foreign or do
mestic. Customs officers or ether
agents of the Treasury may board
such vessels any time, search them,
place guards on them. or, when nee
essary, take full possession and re-
move the crews and others on board.
In this way the Treasury Depart
ment, on advice from Secret Service
men or whenever the occasion war
rants. may take any step necessary
to protect. vessel from damage by
plotters. or prevent plotters from US
Ing the vessel against this country.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-15
IS FALL IN FRANCE.

Pershing Reports Two Killed, Seven
Severely Wounded In Action.
Washington.-General Pershing re-
ported to the War Department the
names of two men killed in action in
France, seven men severely wounded
and four slightly wounded.
The casualties occurred between
November IL and II. General Perish
ing's message gave no details, but the
men are believed to have been with
units occupying front-line trenches in
France.
Those killed were:
Corporal Virgil G. Winebrenner, in
fantry, November IL; father, Andrew
J. Winebrenner, Marion, Ind.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-15
AMERICAN AIRMEN WOUNDED.
First Casualties Reported From That
Branch Of Army.

Observation-Disclosures Army air
men fighting the German planes on
the Western front have suffered their
first casualties. Two men, a corporal
and private were reported wounded.
No report of the engagement was for
warded. They are: Corporal Walter.
A. Warren, sister, Mrs. Ida Smith, 3o3
Gmith street, Dublin, Ga. Private Ed
ward F. Ebsen, father, George H. Eb.
sen, Buffalo, Mo.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-15
must UPHOLD
THE RAILROADS
Commerce Commission Recola-
mends Uni'ication
WARS STRAIN IS TERRIFIC
WARS STRAIN IS TERRIFIC
Special Report Sent To Congress Says
That Competition Must Be Eiim- IA
mated To Prevent Serious
Breakdown.

Washington Immediate action to
effect national unification of the rail-
roads, either by government operation
or by suspension for the war OF anti
trust and antipooling laws, federal
loan and regulation of security issues
to permit more effective voluntary CO.
operation, was recommended. by the
Interstate Commerce Commission in
a special report to Congress.
Neither plan was specifically In
dorsed, but an implication that the
majority believed the railroads might
successfully work out their own uni
fication prompted Commissioner Nc
Chord to submit separate report
emphatically urging government con-
troll and saying "the strong arm OF
government authority is essential If
the transportation situation Is to be
radically improved" Any voluntary
pooling plan would fail to meet war
exigencies, he declared, because of
the unavoidable influence of selfish
ness among roads.
There was no disagreement as to
the proposition that competition
among railroads must be diminished,
If not altogether eliminated, to pre-
vent a serious breakdown Of trans
portation facilities under the wars
strain.
The railroads own proposed solu-
ton for the dificulties-an increase
in rates in order to attract capital
was characterized as entirely made
quate by the commission. Even with
more funds, the report said. the
shortage of equipment could not be
remedied materially because of the
inability of industries to manufacture
it. Doubt also was expressed whether
sufficient capital would be attracted
in view of the fotation of such enor-
nous quantities Of government war
securities.
These considerations led the COM
mission to what it considered an in
evitable conclusion that high state
of efficiency could be maintained for
the railroads only by thorough CO.
operation, elimination of duplication
of routes and other elements of ex-
pense and energy and elimination of
the economic waste which comes
from competition. This would mean,
it was pointed out, a complete re-
construction of the policies under
which railroads have been developed.
If the alternative of government
operation under the direction of the
President be adopted, said the COM
mission. suitable guaranty of an ade-
quate annual return should be given,
with provision by which the roads
could reimburse the government for
improvements after the properties
are returned to private owners.
The only hint of the commission's
attitude toward the railroads pend
ing application for IS per cent. higher
rates was given in an assertion that
the roads are entitled to demand
| just and reasonable rates sufficient
to yield fair returns, and the com
ment that although railway earnings
in the past year have broken all rec
ords, the purchasing power of the
earnings is greatly decreased.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-15
TO COMMISSION RUTH Law.
Resolution Opening Army Gates To
Women introduced. ~

Washington.-A resolution designed
to permit Ruth Law, the aviatrice. to
be commissioned in the army ayia.
ton corps was introduced By Rerre-
sentative Hubert, Of New York. In.
cidentally, 1t would authorize army en-.
listment Of women between Is and :f
In the discretion Of the President and
Secretary Of War.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-15
BRAZILIAN MISSION HERE.

Will Consult With Washington Re-
garding Prosecution OF War.
An Atlantic Port.-A Brazilian COM
mission which will consult with off,
cials of this government regarding
the prosecution of the war arrived
here on a steamship from their ma
tive country. They were met by the
Brazilian consul After conferences
at this port they will proceed to Wash
ington. They came to America pre-
pared to remain for several months.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-15
8 PERISH IN EXPLOSION.
Two Others Missing And Over rs
Injured At Chemical Plant.

Pittsburgh, Pa.-Eight men were
killed, two are missing, and more
than Is were injured, many of them
seriously, by an explosion that
wrecked the at. N. T." plant of the
Aetna Chemical Company at Heidel-
berg, a suburb. The explosion did
damage estimated at s250,000 to the
plant and shattered windows in fac
tories and homes for radius of
nearly two miles All of the dead and
injured are employees of the company.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-15
SUPPLIES ARE IN. DANGER.
Reported Boisheviki Troops Are At
vIadivostok.

Reporteo botSneviki troops are AZ
vIadivostok.
Washington.|f Bolsheviki troops
are moving into vladivostok, the Unit
ed States and the Allies may be forced
at any time to adopt a definite policy
toward the radical government at
Petrograd. Great quantities of NUM-
items and supplies, shipped by the
United States and Japan before the
overthrow Of the Kerensky govern
ment, are stored at the Pacific port
awaiting shipment over the congested
trans-Siberian railroad, and it is well
understood that the Allied govern
ments do not intend to permit them
to fall into hands that might prove
hostile.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-15
THE RESOLUTION.
rhe resolution follows:

Inc reSOiuLiOu lOilOWo. s4slAase y ~
JOINT RESOLUTION.
Declaring that state of war ex.
,sts between the Imperial and Royal
Austro-Hungasian Government and
the government and the people of
the United States and making pro-
vision to prosecute the same
Whereas, the Imperial and Royal
Austro-Hungarian Government has
committed repeated acts of war
against the government and the PEG,
pie of the United States of America;
Therefore be it,
Resolved, BY the Senat e and
House of Representatives of the
United States of America, in congress
assembled, that a state of WAR is
hereby declared to exist between the
United States of America and the
Imperial and Royal Au$tro-Hun-
garian Government; and that the
President be, and he ID. hereby, au-
thorized and directed to employ the
entire naval and military forces OF
the United States and the resources
Of the government to carry on war
against the Imperial and Royal Aus
tro-Hungarian Government and to
bring the conflict to successful ter
mination all the resources of the
country are hereby pledged by the
Congress Of the United States.
"CHAMPb CLARK.
Speaker Of the House q Represen'
tatives.
THOMAS R. MARSHALL,
vice-President of the United States
and President of the Senate.
Approved December, 1917.
WOODROW WILSON,"
But One Negative Vote.
In accord with President Wilson's
suggestion action in respect to Turkey
and Bulgaria, Germany's other allies.
" eft to the future, Widespread
demand in Congress for their inclu-
sion in the declaration was indicated
by both Senate and House debate, but
when the roll-calls came the Presi-
dents advice was followed in dem
onstration of American unity and har-
mony. Representative London, So
| cialist, of New York, who cast the
one negative vote, explained his op-
! position by stating that he was
pledged to that course by the So
cialist party. Caustic criticism of his
position enlivened the House proceed
| lngs.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-15
WAR WORKERS COMPLAIN.
Belief That Firms Get Excess Profits
Cause OF Unrest.

Washington.-Unrest among work
ers on war contracts because Of the
belief that the firms are taking ex-
cess profits is reported by a federal.
survey Of labor conditions in New
York state. The survey finds large
numbers of women replacing men end
workers being laid on in nonessential
industries.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-15
BANK ROBBED IN DAYLIGHT.
Officials OF Chicago Institution Herd
ed In Back Room.

Chicago.-Five bandits robbed the
Stockmen's Trust and Savings Bank.
in the stockyards district, of $4,000
or more and drove away in an auto
mobile. The president of the bank
and seven employees were herded into
a back room while the robbers rifled
the safe.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-15
FEMALE CAR CONDUCTORS.
Nineteen Young Women Begin Work
IN New York.

IN New York.
New York.-Nineteen young women
made their appearance on Broadway,
as street railway conductors. filling
the vacancies represented by as many
blue stars onV the service flag of the
New York Railway Company. The
young womenI are uniformed In blue
skirts and rather mannish coats. with
caps IKE tho5 Of the men c, lductors.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-15

ms Of the new.
eyes, were the
Used In the air,
bf currants, and
cal intelligence.
N, and In an in
partly dispersed,
And as Donald
pupils slowly d.
t until they be-
lcers. The stony
unwinking lids,
Ike a shadow, the
B of the pupils
,h Donald's heart
urage, he dashed
bnster's face, and
He felt the i'm
8 on flesh, and 1t
|. At least he was
lesh and blood, and
B across the seat,
had dropped her as
It's new adversary.
boat Donald fought
nd that Of the girl
he understood that
was not the dream
ain, but the expert
ad striven to warn
he understood why
SC dizzily long after
by the sinking Of
bsided. Even then
tiers must have dis
he plankton in the
infusion on which
brought them there;
'ence Of drowning
" had brought the
lem, equipped for
'ney.
lock his arms about
ut he could get no
And each touch of
be blood to the sur
b suction, bringing
1ening spots that
ghting a devil fish
he Of a man, armed
overwhelm-
presence alone.
9Th failing him. He
I'd the edge Of the
| fell. He felt him
felt his ribs were
yise.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-15

1t as he ielS his hand grasped one
The oars. donald snatched 1t up
h. with last effort of desperation,
led himself for an instant. He
Esed the oar and sent the sharp
&c Of the blade crashing forward.
Ne heard the sound as of torn bal
loon. The squirming fiippers uncoiled.
The boat tipped to the edge and right
ed itself. A splash followed. Donald
sank down upon the seat.
Then gradually milky cloud began
to diffuse itself upon the face of the
waters. till it acquired the shape OF q
dwarflike body, supine upon the
waves, with the short limbs, terminal
ing in the wehbed hands, budding at
obtuse angles to the trunk. 4
Donald sprang toward Ida, to sh.eld
her from the sight Of 1t. He Knew
that If she awoke and lookee she
would 60 mad. But she lay fincon-
scious across the seat and did Tot stir.
The boat stopped. There W.T. con-
fused splashing in the wfer. The
dead sea-beast was rent as1eder under
Donalj Mortified eyes torn limb
from u Sy that abomfnable swarm.
lDAt \dnkish ichor spread itself
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-15

lis oars and be-
5 might, driving
i the water. The
to clean ocean
Sc. end 1t was
re fall Of night a
hat began ts dis
ING mist wraiths
cape that Il bred
spangled cl,hds.
! hour. Then he
, oars he was
stroke. but he
pit the sea devils
ing the horizon.
the F55. He
her eyes opened.
emily and sighed.
day sci rned tenn
Rbed her mind
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-15

olution was unanimousiy py
the Senate with an afirmaS tie
of "a. 1t was approved by the IN pc,
1853 to l, Representative London, the
New York Socialist, casting the only
dissenting vote A few minutes later
vice-President Marshall and Speaker
Clark had signed the document and
sent it to the White House, where
President Wilson attached his sigma
ture, with Secretary Tumulty and AS
sistant Secretary Forester as the only
witnesses.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-15

The F55 10 invaded BY the
weird monsters and PaUet has
I terrible struggle to save him
self and Ida. II IL described In
the next lnstallment.