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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-19
Universalist Picnic.

The members and friends of the
Universalist Sunday school will hold
their annual basket picnic Wednes-
day Of this week at Kendall Young
park. Mrs. Calvin Young was yes
terday named chairman of the COM
mittee on arrangements, and will
have the cooperation of the ladies of
the congregation in providing the
usual good things to eat. Automo-
biles will leave the church at II
o'clock and the picnickers are asked
to meet not later than that hour.
The newest in iaWelrY at Teed &
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-19
Will Enlist in the Navy.

D. C. Mccullough left Saturday for
Minneapolis to enlist in the United
States navy. Mr.. Mccullough has
been a resident of this vicinity dur
ing the past two years. Since March
1 last he has been interested in the
Vienna cafe and recently sold out to
his partner, A. w. Drake.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-19

: Silver and gold magazine PEN
ellis at Teed Z Tsed's. d-f-t-ti
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-19

The newest in jewelry at Teed &
Teed's. d-f-t--tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-19

Window glass any size at Tecd's.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-23

interprets the new Order in Council
exactly as it was desired TO have IL in
terpreted in England, friends of the
Entente Allies here hold that it con-
veys somewhat wrong impression
here and in other neutral countries.
The American State Department does
not appear to be officially interested.
Shipping going from American ports to
neutral ports has heretofore supplied
guarantees of the consignee and the
character of the cargo, and has put IN
to Kirkwall for examination.
The new Order in Council really
changes nothing except 10 make Hall
fax a matter of choice a. port OF call.
Ships calling at Halifax. which is as
easily approached as Kirkwsll, may
avoid the German submarine zone.
Ships that did not heretofore put IN at
Kirkwal were subject TO seizure and
the decision Of prize court.
The Scandinavian countries are not
cut of from all trade. the friends OF
the Entente here hold, because the Ger
man submarine blockade is not efec-
tive. The only trade entirely cut of is
trade with Germany. The indirect
blockading Of German ports IL held TO
be entirely consistent with the Ameri-
can doctrine of unbroken voyage estab-
lished in the Civil War and subsequent
ly becoming part of the body OF inter-
national Law.
The real reason for these latest Brit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-23
Five Americans
Aboard Skogland,
Sunk by U-Boat
destruction of Swedish Steamer
Reported to State Department
Grew Landed Safely

Washington, Feb. 22.-Sinking by
German submarine of the Swedish
steamer Skogland, with five Americans
aboard, after the crew had received
ten minutes to. take to their boats was
reported by Consul Genera, Hurst at
Barcelona, Spain, to the State Depart
ment to-day. No one was injured ana
the crew landed safely at Tsrragona'
Spain.
The Skoglsnd. a vessel of 1924 tons
net. sailed from Norfolk on January
%. for Bagnoli. Italy. Consul Genersl
Hurst in his dispatch said there were
twenty-six in her crew. five of whom
claim American citizenship. lie gives
their names as James Brsner, of Brook
lvn; Leo Cartright, of Portsmouth, NJ
II: Jack Burke, of Brooklyn; Jay
Lewis. of Uniontown, Penn, and Jo-
seph Brown, of Elizabeth, N. J.
The Skoglsnd was stopped in the
Mediterranean b. submarine SIN
miles south OF Tarrsgons, Spain, at
a. m, February 10. Hurst reported
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-23
Reply to Washington Will
Make Breach Inevitable,
Paper Says
WILSON is CALLED
PAINFULLY EXACT
Asserts He Never Warned
British Against Torpedo
ing Teuton Ships

Berne. Feb. 22.--Austria's reply 10
the United States defining her position
in the submarine war is known. in Ber'
lin. according to the "Frsnkfurter Eel
tung," which predicts that a breach OF
relations between Washington ana
Vienna is inevitable. The papers Ber'
lin correspondent says;
"The memorandum which Presiden'
Wilson has sent to the Vienna govern.
ment leaves no doubt that the preach
of relations between the United States
and Germany will soon be followed oy
a breach with Austria-Hungsry. Presi,
dent Wilson wishes 10 be clearly told
whether the Austro- Hungarian govern
nent has withdrawn its earlier dec'
laration regarding the conduct OF SUD-
marine warfare.
Really, one ought TO think that the
explanation given by Austris-Hungary
at the beginning of the unrestricted
submarine warfare, TO the effect that
from February all ocean traffic in the
blockaded zones will be prevented with
all means. should not be capable oil
misconception. But in his dealings
with the Central Powers President Will
son is always painfully exact.
at is true that We have not heard
that he ever sent cautions, let alone
warnings. 10 the Entente for torpedo.
ing Austrian or German ships without
warning, but when Germany or Austria
does the same thing President Wilson
raises his voice in the name Of human
ity and civilization.
1.-THE Austro- Hungarian government
will answer President Wilson's memo
randum, and what this answer will be
is known. Mr.. Wilson will be able to
draw his conclusions therefrom and
will break off relations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-23
Japan Considers
Abandoning Ship
Lines to Europe
Risks Too Great for Possible
Gains, Is View of Toxic
Steamship Men

San Francisco, Feb. 22.-Reports are
current in shipping circles here that
the japanese steamship companies may
discontinue their European service on
account OF the submarine menace.
While extremely few Japanese vessels
have been reported sunk since the un-
unrestricted U-boat campaign was
launched, it is considered, according
to these rumors. that the risk is too
great and the possible gain too smah
for Japanese ship owners to keep their
vessels in the service.
The question of arming Japanese
merchantmen is being seriously de-
bated, but as yet no decision has been
reached.
Japanese shipping interests have
raised both the passenger and freight
rates TO European and American ports
80 per cent over the former rates. &C
cording 20 cable messages from Toxic.
This action will come hardest on
American shippers. Since the La Fol-
lette shipping bill drove American
vessels out OF the trans-Paeihc trade
American shoppers have had TO depend
largely on Japanese vessels. The sharp
increase in freight rates Is bound TO
bring corresponding increases in the
prices Of goods obtained through this
channel, shippers say.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-23
STAR SPANGLED BANNER
BROUGHT DINERS TO BLOWS
| Man Arrested Declares He Punched
Accuser Who Refused To Rise

William Purtell, Of 211 West 104th
Street, WAS arrested last night at
Healy's restaurant, SiXtysixth Street
and Columbus Avenue, on complaint Of
Bertram TSauerman, of "a Hamilton
Terrace, who told Magistrate Groehl
in the night court that Purtell had
punched him in the eye. Trauerman
asserted that Purtell had left his table
20 20 to that at which Trauerman vas
sitting with Jerome Rosenberg, % us
West Seventy-second Street, and di-
rected them both to accompany him 70
the street, that he might knock their
blocks Oft. When he refused he was
struck. Mr.. Trauerman declared
Purtell said that the orchestra was
playing "The Star Spangled Banner"
and that when Trauermsn and his
friend had declined his polite invita-
ton to rise with the rest OF the diners
he had hit Trauerman because he hap
pcned to be nearest He furnished 500
cash bail and promised to return to
court tonight with witnesses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-23
Supply Base of
U-BOatS Is Found
Off Spanish Coast
Man Claiming To Be an Amer
lean Is Arrested-SeeS
German Consul

Paris. Feb. 22.-Deteils OF the arres'
by the police of Csrtagena, SPAN OF
q man giving the name of Wood ano
calling himself an American, are con-
tanned in a telegram forwarded here by
the correspondent at Madrid oil L7
Journal" After his arrest Wood re-
ceived the protection of the German
Consul at Cartagena, who said that the
presence Of the man at that seaport
was inexplcable, excepting IN connec'
ton with the discovery off the coast CT
a ships boat marked U-l9.
The Cartagens police, the CORE
spondent adds. supposing that Woo
lad disembsrked from submarine,
searched the roads. and found several
buoys to which were attached thlrty
boxes covered with waterproof clotnI
and containing dynamite, guneotton ana
gssolene.
The German submarine U-ls figured
in the Sim Fein rebellion in Ireland
last Easter. 1t was the vessel which
carried Sir Roger Easement, the sup
posed head and prime instigator OF the
revolt, to Trales. where he landed on
Good Friday with Daniel J. Bailey, Q
British private, and third man named
Monteith.
At the trial for high treason Of Sir
Roger Easement a statement from
Bailey was read, in which the soldier
said that after the submarine U-1e,
which took the party from Germany,
revolt, to Tralee, where he landed on
collapsible boat. The boat overturned
as Il reached the surf and Bailey had
TO wade ashore. He later went back to
the boat, he said, for arms, which he,
Easement and Monteith landed at
Trnlee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-23
WIDE NEUTRALITY
ACT TO BE KILLED
Spectacular Grant OF
Power to President in
Crisis Slated for Shelf
From TIE Tribune Bureau

Washington. Feb. 22.-The spectacu-
lar grant of power to the President
contained in one of the group OF neu-
trality bills, to which so much atten-
ton has been directed recently, is not
part Of the Presidents plan for deal
ing with the present International
crisis, il has been learned. The bill
will probably never leave the Senate
Judiciary Committee.
Secretary of State Lansing and As
sistant Attorney General WarFn, It
developed to-day, did not voluntarily
appear to urge action on the measures
in the Senate judiciary Committee
after this particular bill, with three
others. had been omitted from the ON
nibus bill reported and then passed by
the Senate. The officials were sent Tor
by the committee to explain the meas
ure.
Mr.. Lansing admitted that he.thought
the power granted in the bill was. very
broad. indeed" lie denied any hand in
the authorship Of the measures. As a
matter of fact, the bill was drafted
long before the present situation arose:
1t was drawn by the Department of
Justice in connection with other neu-
trality bills for the purpose OF dealing
with the bomb plots. the attacks on
munitions plants and ships which we're
TO carry munitions TO the Allies.
Just why the language OF the bill
was made so broad no one, not even
the representatives OF the Department
Of Justice, could explain to the salts
faction Of members of the Judiciary
Committee. Senators OF both parties
are agreed that nothing like it could be
passed without radical amendment.
The measure reads: "He (the Presi-
dent) is hereby further empowered to
employ such forces (the army and navy
Of the United States to enforce any or
all other obligations imposed upon the
United States by the law of nations, by
treaties or conventions, to which the
United States is a party. or by the stat
utes Of the United States"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-23
Senator POmerene Com
pares Them to Copper
heads, as Wilson Listens
PATRIOTIC THRONG
CHEERS SENTIMENT
Ohioan Assails Bryan Plan
for Referendum When
War Threatens
Prom Tie Tribune Bureau

Washington, Feb. 22.-President vii
son listened while Senator Atlee Pom.
creme, OF Ohio, scored the pacifists IN
speech at a Washington's Birthday
celebration here to-day.
Washington had his Tories" said
Senator Pomerene. Lincoln had his
Copperheads and Woodrow Wilson
well, he has the pacifists."
The President gave no sign of his
feelings as the Senator brought bursts
tinental Memorial Hall. where the
Daughters Of the American Revolution,
the Sons of the American Revolution
and ting Sons of the Revolution had
their joint celebration. Ambassador
Jusserand, however, smiled through II
all, and seemed particularly pleased
when the crowd cheered a reference TO
the break in relations with Germany.
The only words spoken by the Presi-
dent were in presenting a medal TO
Harold +. Stose, Washington school
boy, for an historical essay. Many
were on the platform with the officers
Tue pdlIlOliC SOEltNltS. buf
and Mr. Wilson and the Frenh AM
bassador.
Senator Pomerene's principal attack
was on the Bryan propaganda for a
referendum on war.
"Of course" ne said. sarcasticslly. 81
assume that when these gentlemen urge
a referendum they have enough regard
for American life and American instr
tutions to make some arrangement with
the enemy, whoever it may be. TO re-
frain from shooting until the result Of
the referendum shall be known.
81 can imagine that see those advo-
Gates Of referendum. il the enemy's
fleets should approach, hosting white
flag and crying out: Hold Don't
shoot Our vote on the referendum is
not yet taken!'
: All there were fire these same men
would probably ask referendum 70
determine whether to call out the hose
cart"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-23
ADMITS RITTER OFFERED
PEACE WITHOUT AUTHORITY
Berne Paper Defends Minister, Saying
War VIII Hurt Swiss

Berne, Feb. 22.-The "Bund." in a
leading editorial, mildly admonishes
that portion of the Swiss press which
has been cr!ticising DR.. Paul Ritter,
Swiss Minister to Washington, for his
action in unofTicially offering 20 reopen
negotiations between Germany and the
United States.
The "Bund" admits that DR.. Ritter's
action was not authorized by the For
eign Department and thinks he may
have construed his duties a little too
literally. but il asks whether it is not
in the interests of the Swiss n prevent
a final and irrevocable breach between
Germany and America. Such breach.
it contends, would mean the destruc-
ton of many ideal and material ad-
vantages enjoyed by Switzerland.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-23
American Ships Are Still
Tied Up; Franklin Silent

No action was taken yesterday re-
csrding the sailines of the American
Line vessels tied up at the North River
piers. p. A. S. Franklin, president oil
the international Mercantile Marine
refused TO make any statement on his
return from Washington late yester-
d,y evening. It was understood that
he had gone TO the capital TO make a
special appeal to Secretary DsnlelS ior
armament of the vessels.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-23

In view Of the close association be-
tween cotton and explosives it is I'M
derstood that the examiners will take
some Of the excess clothing.
II is learned also that the Germans
are we'll supplied with gold. As this is
contraband, 1t is believed it will be
exchanged into some form Of currency
less useful 70 Germany.
The care with which the Frederlk
WIS passengers are being watched is
shown by the fact that the customs
guards are kept on the ship 30 as 70
avoid any possibility of messages be-
ing taken ashore. The customs men
themselves are kept under survei lance
By Secret Service agents and forbidden
% converse with passengers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-23
SWISS, CUT OFF BY U-B0ATS,
SEEK GENOA AS ENTRY PORT
Will Ask Italy's Permission; Cette
Only Harbor Open Now

Berne, Feb. PA Swiss delegation,
it is reported, will soon go to Italy TO
discuss with the Italian government the
possibility Of utilizing Genoa for i'm
portations for Switzerland. This step
was decided upon after conference
between the heads of the political and
military departments, at which il was
concluded that the single French har-
Dor Of Cette, left open by the Germans,
was insufficient.
The "Neue Zuricher Zeitung" doubts
the ACCESSIBILITY of this ettempt, and
suggests Rotterdam or any neutral
hsrbor, even a Scandinavian harbor
that has been left by the Germans
within safety passage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-23

and ten minutes given the crew TO
take TO their boats. AS the crew LEFT
the ship sail)rs from the submarine
went aboard and placed bomb which
exploded and destroyed the ship. The
crew landed at Tarragona, after seven
teen hours in their boats.
The Skogland undoubtedly is the
same vessel as that reported from
Paris Yesterday as the Skogland, which
was mentioned as having been sunk
February Is. There is a Norwegian
steamer Skogland, which sailed from
New York on January Is for kirhwall
and Trondhjeim.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-23
BERNSTORFF'S AIDS LOSE
PAJAMAS AND GOLD COIN
British TO Seize Clothing That Might
Be Made Into Explosives

Halifax. Feb. Gone of the Ger
man Embassy secretaries returning to
Germany with former Ambassador Won
Bernstorf on the steamship Frederik
VIII, which il being examined here. is
reported to have 200 suits OF pajamas
in his possession.
In the baggage of nearly all the
other members os The former ambas-
sailors party cotton goods known TO
be scarce in Germany. are plentiful,
the customs inspectors have discovered
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-23
BRITISH DECREE
WAY SAVE SHIPS
Vessels Calling at Halifax
Are Enabled to Avoid
U-BOat Zone
From The Tribune Bureau

From The Tribune Bureau
Washington, Feb. 22.-This morn
ing's dispatch from Arthur 5. Draper
IN London caused some amazemcnt in
State Department and diplomatic cir
cles here primarily because it got by
the British censor. While the dispatch
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-23
TRAMP STEAMER ARRIVES
WITH 1871 SACKS OF MAIL
! British Seize Some, but Pass Missives
Going to Canada

Going to Canada
Baltimore, Feb. 22.-The first mail
70 be brought here from Europe on
tramp steamer arrived to-day on the
Swedish steamer Ocean, Captain Goth
ard, from Gothenburg.
A total Of l6l sacks were delivered
here. but Captain Gothsrd said that
was only about half Of what was placed
on the Ocean. the rest having been
taken off at Kirkwall.
As much OF the mail was for Cana
dian delivery, it is supposed the Brit
ish took occasion TO let the Ocean
continue as mail steamer The cargo
comprised $4,000 bales of wood pulp.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-23

tons history, Congress ought not TO
,hirs its duty. There is a feeling, too
that II is a distinctly bad precedent TO
confer upon the President power that
he may not use. The President does not
want an extra session.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-23

ish Orders in Council is reported to b.
the desire on the part Of the ForeigT
Office in London to quiet the Bri,lsi
fear that the submarine blockade Ia.
succeeded in terrifying neutral sslr'
ping and to mollify the radical elens;'
in Parliament.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-26
TITLES or NoBILITY-FoR A PRICE.

Sir James Gildes declined two offers
of $4,000 and one of st?5.ooe for his
influence In obtaining a baronetcy or
knighthood for aspiring citizens. In
Leicester the leader OF local poll
teal association. when asked for his
assistance In a siuilGr case, stated
that the association would have TO
pey for the title and asked how far
the candidate was prepared TO go IN
the same direction The former may
or Of Lewes was informed by his par
~ whip that he was eligible for an
honor but could not have II unless
he would pay. A friond OF Sir George
kekewich wanted a haronetcy and
was told that he would have TO give
si25,oo0 He replied ne was quite
willing to 30 so bu. later withdrew his
application.
These are onl1 a few OF the cases
mentioned in the debate Publication
Of The statements ard free comment
thereon have gone far 10 promote .
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-26

The British house Of lords not long
agc solemniy passed resolution re-
curing thai the reasons for bestowSI
OF titles OF nobility must be ofheiaily
announced and that the premier must
satisfy himself no payment has been
extorted thsrefor.
This somewhat belated effort OF the
upper house OF parliament TO keep
Itself free from tainted titles has
caused endless sarcastic comment and
In few cases warm debates In the
house Of lords Al nrst there were
those who asserted that there WAS ne
appetite ground for claiming that any
member had obtained his title In any
other way than by inheritance or Nv
distinguished public service More
recently, however. Lord selhorne laid
before the peers weil-supported state
Tnents OF facts covering five cases
where ripnsy had been used or men
tioned 10 connection with candidates.
ter titles OF mobility,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-26

Richmond has fallen irto the hish-
~ aunu2endssls habit Of oversuoscrio-
srr whatever may be asked OF it's cau'
~~r. Sor various var henevolences- For
.h,. orr people are entitled TO al
~-.,s. Tn. children of France ano
belgium the welfare OF our soldiers
.n camp and heid, the hungry ana
destitute populations Of wsr-ridden HI
eta nations. all must he provided for
~,e Richmond must 60 its part
RI. time has nov arrived wnen
ga should turn our attention TO those
s-ssvtttAs At home which claimed our
xp,noxt before the war oegan and
wnich have been put aside In the
pressure q other campaigns and sue
csrsi~~ rag esyr,"
without any great ostent&tion, nn'
With extreme proficiency Richmond
agencies FOR charitable relief have beer
going right on about their work meet
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-26

The court decision in Baltimore up
holding the constttutionaiity OF the
MARYLAND law which made Prince
GEORGES county dry Novemb"r J. war
= distinct victory for the temperance
forces Of both the District OF coiun'-
bia and the state of MARYLAND.
Prince Georges county adioins the
r.strfet Of Columbia. Heretofore II
has had 2 number Of notorious road
houses and has been the scene on
....-.-..- .,.sszz.eae4ll- diaturpaRccs- reouir-
4s,e the attention Of peace officers.
when the Maryland Legislature met
las, summer knowing that the DIS
s-,ct Of Columbia would 90 dry NO
1erbey 4. it passed q special law max
ie9 prince Georges county dry on the