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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-16
AMERICA NOT 7. I
SERIOUS ENEMY
GERMANS TOLD
U. S. Army a Negligible
Force, Newspapermen
Must Write to People.
Few Troops to Reach
Europe Till 1918, They
Are Told.

Copenhagen, Via London, June IL.
Representatives Of the German
press were told yesterday at the regu-
lar weekly press conference in Berlin,
that the arrival Of American troops
in noteworthy numbers In the Euro
pean theater was to be expected only
in 1918. The general staff lecturer
also took the ground that the Amer
lean force should be treated as neg
ligible quantity in the general reckon-
ing. owing to the difficulties Of hnd-
ing sufficient tonnage for TRANSPORTS
ton and supplies.
Germany's situation was described
as absolutely secure. and Germany's
victory as certain, owing to the ro.
lentless working of the submarines.
England's losses in so days Of the
spring offensive were placed at 1885,
900 men, from "a divisions engaged.
The same proportion was applied to
~ French divisions. producing an es-
timate of French losses of more than
100000.
The correspondents were told that
the purpose of the air raids on Eng
land was to keep in the islands train
ed men Of the aerial corps and guns
for defense, and that the submarine
warfare also served to weaken the
British offensive by keeping from the
front men and guns required to arm
merchantmen.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-16
LIEUTENANT BURNED.

Lincoln, Neb., June 18-Lieutenant
r. A. Post Of the United States army
was slightly burned when a large
army balloon exploded and burned
near Nebraska City, Neb.. tonight.
Lieut.. Post, who is from the aviation
school at Omaha. had alighted, and
just when ready to ascend again the
monster gas bag exploded in some
unknown manner.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-16
employees
PROMISED PLACES

Chicago. June 16.-Employes Of
the Canadian Pacific railway in the
United States who volunteer for over
seas service will receive six months
pay when they leave and the assur-
ance that they will be restored to
equally good positions when they re-
turn, according to announcement here
today. Men who wait to be drafted
will have to take their chance Of OBJ
tanning their former positions.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-16
PRIORITY SHIPMENT
>.... BILL PASSED TODAY

Washington. June 1e.-The senate
today passed the administrations pri
ority shipment bill. which would pre-
vent the abstraction Of interstate COM
merce and authorize the president to
direct that shipments of commodities
essential to the prosecution of the war
be given preference in transportation.
The bill now goes to the house.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-16
REGULARS WILL
MARCH In PARADE

Minneapolis. June 1s.-For the first
time in nearly six years, Minneapolis
will have an opportunity Monday to
see United States regulars in line of
march. The seth United States in
fantry, veterans Of the Mexican bor-
der, will be one Of the features Of the
parade that will open the Red Cross
campaign at 2 o'clock that afternoon.
Brigadier General w. H. Sage and
staff will be in the first division Of the
parade. The parade will be strictly
a military affair,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-16
ADVERTISING DRIVE
TO MAKE CHICAGO
DRY BEING PLANNED

Chicago. June 1e.-Plans for an ad-
tember in an effort to make Chicago
dry are being formulated by prohibi-
tion leaders here today, along lines
similar to the campaign that made
the Red Cross and Liberty Loan q
succeaa
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-16
Al KILLED in THE
ENGLISH MUNITIONS -.
FACTORY EXPLOSION

London. June 16.-The casualties
in the explosion in a munitions fac
tory at ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS on We'd
nesday, which caused was caused by
a flre, were reported officially today
as, Al killed, including three women
and nine children. and 100 injured.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-16
WORTHINGTON, MIMI,
MAN AN ARMED GUARD
ON TORPEDOED SHIP

Washington, June 1e.-Among the
armed guards crew Of the Moreni,
sunk by a German submarine. was
Paul Joseph Schmidt, seaman, whose
mother of Worthington, Minn., is his
next of kin.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-16
FOOD CONTROL BILL
MAY BE TAKEN UP
"a. IN SENATE MONDAY

Washington, June 16.-Fo1iowing
President Wilson's request f:,-' ',,,me-
diate action on the food CO. bill,
the measure was today reporte,. to the
senate without committee recommen-
dation and may be reached Monday.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-16
Ja, Boat sunk.

'3 Btston. June 16.--The Japanese
steamer Tansan Matu, which ieft
Boston May 9 for Manchester, Eng
land. has been sunk by a German
submarine. Cable advices to agents
here today stated that Captain Nichi-
kawa and the crew Of 27, all Japan
ese, are believed to have been lost.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-16
HUNGARIAN CABINET
HAS BEEN COMPLETED

@ Amsterdam, Via London. June 16.
-According to Budapest newspapers,
Count Moritz Esterhaxy has completed
tho formation Of a Hungarian cab
inet IN which all the. opposition par
ties will be represented. GSe.it f5l NJ
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U-B0ATS BUSY
NEAR CADlZ
Submarines May be At
tempting Blockade-Jap-
anese Steamer Sunk.

Paris. June ia semi official
note says that the German submarine
U-52, which was towed into Cadiz on
June IL was operating outside that
port. On June IL, Norwegian
steamer was torpedoed OFF Huelva and
q Russian sailing vessel between
Larache and Cadiz, which leads to the
belief that group of submarines has
been sent to blockade the ports Of
Cadiz and Huelva. 4
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Fighting at Ballecourt.

Berlin. via London. June 41e.-
Fresh engagements betwesn Brttfsh.
and German forces developed early
today in the Bullecourt region ana
east OF Monchy, says the ofticial state
ment issued today by the German
army headquarters sta6. b
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-16

Rome. via London. June 16.-Ital-
ian forces have carried Curno Gaven-
to. a strongly fortified Austrian po-
sition in the Eastern Trentino, says
today's official statement.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09
LIVESTOCK EoR SALE.

20 PERCHERON stations for sale:
from to years old. These colts
are all by my imported registered
champion stallion 'Krepin." and out
of my imported registered ton mares.
They are large, rugged and excep-
tionally heavy boned My prices are
very low, quality considered. Terms
if you want them; also four regis
tered ton mares, years old; also
some registered Shorthorn bulls for
sale. p. A. SORENSEN, X l. Stock
Ranch. miles south Of Beatty sta
tlon. M21
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09

BARGAINS
$5000.00-S0- acre ranch. 4 miles from
Meridian. nearly all meadow
and pasture; 4-room house
and stable and fenced; gov
eminent water.
10000 acre ranch, 315 miles from
Boise. 6-room house. bearing
orchard, plenty water.
$1,000. 00-7A acres level and cultivat-
ed, ready to seed; water paid,
miles from Boise.
$I500.00-11-acre ranch, cultivated,
fenced and buildings; orchard
and berries, old water right;
south of Eagle.
$4,000. 0o-6-room bungalow In Pasa-
dena, CAL: large lot, rents
for Thirty ($S0.00) Dollars
per month; want Boise prop
erty or vicinity.
81 500 .00-5-room modern bungalow;
nice lot and shade.
8 s00.00-Neat Groom house and lot
10Ox200 feet. on car line;
easy terms.
CoLVIN & RINARD.
Merino Bldg. Rooms 4 and 5.
NIL
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09

FOR SALE-One black pure bred
Percheron stallion, years old; one
bay pure bred Belgian stallion. q
years old; one bay imported Belgian
stallion, Gene Bart. Would exchange
either Belgian for one of same breed
ing. w. H. Thompson. Boise, r. d. 4,
Phone 38-J-2. tf
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09
HAMMOCK MOTOR SALES
COMPANIES

Used Cars Are Guaranteed to
Be Exactly as Represented.
Oakland, five passenger $275.OO
1915 Maxwell, passenger,
electric starter and lights, re-
painted, thoroughly over
hauled; looks and runs like
new ''........... $4,000
1915 Maxwell, ve-passenger,
electric lights and starter,
repainted, tires good, mech
anical condition
excellent $475.00
These cars are subject to
your inspection and demon
.stration.
We will take your used car
in exchange.
Terms to responsible parties.
HAMMOCK MOTOR SALES
COMPANY.
Maxwell and Chalmers Motor
Cars.
1912 Grove Street.
Between 10th and nth SITS.
SUM-, & Fri. M
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09
SEE WILSON, SMITH.
1923 Main ST.

TWENTY, well improved, near Per-
kins, $4,000; lays beautifully.
10 acres on car line, improved, choice
locality, just what you are looking
for; $500.
Improved irrigated farms from SIS to
$3.50 per acre. If
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09

so ACRES, clear, to trade for small
acreage or Boise. Caldwell or Nampa
city property. Price $4,000.
Got lots of inquiries for stock ranches
and acreage of all sizes and people
with the cash.
$4,000 HOTEL to trade for land.
NOAH STRUNK.
1854 Soma Bldg.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09
LOST,

LOST-white pig; return to Or. f.
Noble. 1912 Grove. Reward. II
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09
NEW LAND NEAR BOISE FOR
SALE

Your own choice Of location at new
land prices for a portion of our fine
farming land just north of Eagle.
There is no finer land and the water
right is best in Boise river. Reason
able terms. Wise Piano House. If
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09

100 ACRE ranch highly improved on
the interurban and sanded road;
not far from Boise, Z room house;
100 inches water; an exceptionally
good ranch. Owner will exchange
for suitable Boise property or larger
cheaper tract further out or sell
cheap, most all on terms. Call at
S24 Overland Bldg or phone 35S-W
NIL
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09
FOUND.

crank; loser can have
same by proving property and pay
ing for this ad, Apply Capital News
office. Mo
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09
SPRAYING.

thoroughly equipped
to do commercial orchard spraying.
also specialize in caring for city fruit
and ornamental trees, roses and
shrubs. Best materials used and
work fully guaranteed Telephone
2401-J. II. M. Hatfield g. Son. II
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09
WANTED.

WANTED-A four horse gas engine.
Phone ORR. Marl1
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09

FOR SALE-5 acres without buildings,
within walking distance of post of
flee; ideally located for suburban
home; can have same conveniences
as in city-electric lights, city water,
telephone, ETC.: abundance of fruit
berries and shade; worth twice the
price asked. Phone 2434-W OF adj
dress r. d. 4, Box SO. M14c
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09
&c! s ss,. ; e..

FOR SAI.E-Second-han Dodge au-
tC-1obiie In fine condition. Inquire
Main st. Garase. 140I Main. tt
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09

Ne ACRES ground, 7-room house,
orchard; all to rent for $125; good
ranch to rent, part cultivated; one of
the best pressaries and order houses
in the city in best location to sell or
trade cheap; good Groom modern
house to trade for or 10 acres. Call
at S24 Overland Bldg, or phone
35S-W. NIL
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09
Ind HAND MOTORCYCLES

motorcycles; keys,
SAT- work a speciality. Morler. al
No. 9Th. RI
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09

A. q. KENNARD. SU6 Ban. Phone 176.
JOB PRINTIN EQUIPPED
plant in the state for ali kinds OF job
printing. Legal blanks speciality.
Capital News Publishing Co.. til
Idaho street
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09

TO LoAN-$1oOO, $1,000 and $500 on
first-class property. Carter, Nc
carty Bldg. If
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09

MORTGAGE LOANc-Dry farm loans
a specially. Bruce & Fuld Loan &
Trust Co. tt
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09

ONE Ford delivery car, newly paint
ed and overhauled, at bargain, Ford
Motor Agency, 18th and Main. If
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09

ON chattels c. salary. Reasonable
rates, 40o McCarty Dldg. Box 1877. If
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09
MONEY TO LOAN

THE NEWHoUsE INV. CO.. 212 Yates
Blk. If
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09

A few thousan,: dollars to loan at per
cent interest. Phone SOD; room 5o4
Idaho Bldg. tt
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-09
FOR SALE-Real Estate.

FOR SALE-4-room house and two
lois on West Idaho. Phone. S7-R2.
M10c
The sun., 1917-12-27
Special Despatch 10 THE SuS

WASHINGTON, Dec 26.-As a result
OF the inter-allied conference in Paris
the United States Navy has received an
opportunity to increase the scope Of its
activities and It Ia possible that an
nouncement shortly will be made OF a
new move involving the American navy
which has already been taken. This plan
Is based on new disposition of Ameri-
can naval forces.
Meanwhile American destroyers have
begun operations to protect merchant
men which enter and leave the Mediter-
ranean. This means that the United
States is effectively assisting italy as
result Of the recent war declaration
against Austria. German or Austrian
submarines seeking to prey on vessels
plying in this particular zone will be
held in check, Il IL expected. by Ameri-
can as well as other anti-submarne
forces
It must not be assumed. It is ex-
plainsd, that the initiation OF American
assistance In protecting commerce IN
the Mediterranean means a weakening
Of the American naval forces operating
In tho war zone near the British or
French coasts. Details relating to the
disposition Of American warships are
barred from publication but in a gem
eral way 1t is known now that the
strength OF tho American naval forces
has been 30 increased that the United
States is real factor in the naval
warfare.
The sun., 1917-12-27
ASSAILANT OF NAVY
OFFICER SENTENCED
Participant in Gum Attack
Gets One Year.

For coplicity in the brutal beating
to death OF Chief Boatswain Gum Of
the United States Navy at a recruiting
rally outside Brooklyn theatre in No
vember Thomas Tully. 2s years old. a
member OF the former Twenty-third In
fantry, n. q. y. Y. was sentenced YES
terday by County Judge May to one year
in the penitentiary Ensign Robert Stew
art was in court as representative OF the
navy Tully had pleaded guilty to a
misdemeanor with the hope OF getting
a suspended sentence.
In passing sentence the court said he
was largely influenced by naval officials.
who considered the untlmely end of one
Of their most efficient members too
vicious to be let so without some pun
ishment and added that IL the prisoner
were brought before Federal court
martial he would be given very severe
sentence.
mo case has given nr more concern
than this one" said Judge May. mo
doubt every one connected with this af-
fair deeply regrets II. You may not
have been the direct cause Of the death
Of this officer but you were indirectly
involved in It, and the consequence was
that one whom the country badly needed
In its service Is lost The navy feels
that the life OF one Of its best officers
was taken away Improperly and that
punishment should he meted out COM
mensurate with the circumstances"
Some one at the. rally shouted. ITO
hell with the arry!'' Gum was T.,
civilian clothes. He was attacked by
those who believed he had shouted the
derisive phrase. He did not reveal his
identity, probably because he was vio-
lating a regulation by being out Of uni
form.
The sun., 1917-12-27

selves can be conducted at a great ad-
vantage.
Investors in railway securities may
rest assured that their rights and in
terests will be as scrupulously looked
after by the Government as they could
be by the directors Of the several rail-
way systems. Immediately upon tho re-
assembling OF Congress i shall recon-
mend that these definite guarantees be
given:
First OF course, that the railway
properties will be maintained during the
period Of Federal control in as good re-
pair and AZ complete equipment as when
taken over by the Government and soc
ond, that the roads shall receive a net
operating income equal in each case to
tho average net income OF the three
years preceding June so, 1917: and I
! am entirely conAden. that the Congress
Will be disposed in this case. as in others,
to see that Justice is done and full &C.
curity assured to the owners and credi-
tors OF the great systems which the
Government must now use under its own
direction or else suffer serious embar.
rassment
The Secretary of War and ar.
agreed that. all the circumstances being
taken into consideration, the best result.
can be obtained under the Immediate
executive direction of the Hon william
q. McAdoo. whose practical experience
peculiarly fts him for the service and
whose authority AS Secretary of the
Treasury will enable him to coordinate
as no other man could the many flnan-
cial interests which will he involved ana
which might unless Systematically di-
rected suffer very embarrassing entan-
clements.
"The Government OF tn. JJn,ted
States is the only great govern
ment now engaged in the war which
has not already assumed control of
this sort. 1t was thought to be in the
spirit of American institutions TO al
tempt to do everything that was nece.-
sary through private management, and
II zeal and ability and patriotic motive
could have accomplished the necessary
unification of administration 1, would
certainly have been accomplished but
no zeal or ability could overcome insu-
perable obstacles. and ] have deemed n
my duty to recognize that fact in all
candof now that II is demoonst rated and
to use without reserve the great author
ity reposcd in me
"A great national nccnssi,v dictated
tho action. and was therefore no, q,
liberty to abstain from il.
"WoopRow WILSON.
The sun., 1917-12-27
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT.

The Presidents move was a great
surprise to nearly everybody in Wash
ington. There was general belief
that he would await the reassembly
Of Congress before taking action.
A statement issued by Mr.. Wilson At
the time of his proclamation gives his
reasons for the drastic action taken.
The statement follows:
y have exercised the powers over the
transportation systems OF the country
which were granted ME by the act OF
Congress Of August. 1918. because 1t has
I become imperatively necessary for me to
| do so.
This is war OF resources no less
than OF men, perhaps even more than OF
men. and it Is necessary for tho com
plete mobilization OF our resources that
the transportation systems OF the coun-
try should be organized and employ ed
under single authority and simplified
method OF coordination which have not
proved possible under private manage
ment and control.
The committee OF railway executives
who have been cooperating with tho
Government in this all important matter
Bile for them TO do; have done il with
patriotic zeal and with great ability
but there were differences that they
could neither escape nor neutralize.
Complete unity of administration in
the present circumstances involves upon
occasion and at many points serious
dislocat.on OF earnings, and the commit
tee was. OF course. without power or
authority TO rearrange changes or effect
proper compensations and adjustments
Of earnings. Several roads which we're
willingly and with admirable public
spirit accepting the orders Of the COM
mittee have already suffered from these
circumstances and should not he required
to suffer further In nero fairness to
them the full authority Of the Govern
ment must be substituted
THE Government itself will thereby
gain An immense increase OF efficiency
in the conduct Of the war and OF the
innumerable activities upon which its
successful conduct depends.
The public interest must he first
served and in addition the financial In
terests OF the Government and the
financial interests OF the railways must
be b-ccsh. under n c"r'nnon dirNction
The financial operations OF the railways
need not then interfere with the borrow
ings OF the Government. and they them
The sun., 1917-12-27
WILL RECALL BLISS
TO ACTIVE DUTY
General to Be Reappointed
Chief Of Staff.

WASHINGTON, Dec. -. Secretary
Baker announced formally Tonight that
Gen. Bliss would be recalled to active
duty and reappointed chief OF staff
lie also said Major-t;en. Biddle would
be continued as Assistant Chief Of Staff
The decision to reappoint Gen. Bliss
IN regarded In army circles as an ex-
traordinary compliment, since It has
rarely been the case in any army that
a retired officer has headed the military
machine.
The task Of preparing the army for
war has rested almost wholly on the
shoulders OF Gen. Biis, from thc start
Prior to his trip to Europe to attend
the great war conference with Col.
House, officers who served with him
feared his health would not stand the
terrific strain He had been almost con-
tinuously at his desk at all hours of the
dav and night.
The European trip. however. not only
put him into the closest possible touch
Nth war conditions for which the coun-
Try Is preparing but also served to
give him a needed rest from the cares
of his post and he came back much
refreshed.
Gen. Bliss was Assistant Chief Of Staff
when war was declared.
In addition to his other duties the
General is senior army member Of Sec
retary Bakers new War Council. One
NJ the tasks of that body. 1t was learned
tonight. is the formulation OF recon-
mendations for legislation needed by the
army. The council has been in daily
session with Mr.. Baker since its crea-
ton and has already framed such rec
concentrations. which will soon be laid
before Congress.
The sun., 1917-12-27

W IERIAs f the United States i" the exercise of
N/ authority in them. by joint resolution
of the Senate and House of Representatives bearing date April
1917 resolved
THAT United States and the Imperial Ger
the United States
hereby formally declared and that the President be- and he is
employ the entire naval and
military United States and the of the Govern
against the Imperial German "ernnent and
ia the a all
pledged by the Congress of the United
States"
of December = 1917 resolved
Austroungaan Government
hereby authorized directed
employ the entire naval and military forces OF the United States
the Of the against the I'm
pera bring
successful termination all the Of the country
hereby pledged by the Congress Of the United States
approved August
entitled AN making appropriations for the Of the
ending June 80 1917 and for other
as follows:
through the Secretary Of
War to take and control Of any system or systems
Transportation utilize the the
exclusion far he Of all other traffic thereon for
the transfer transportation Of troops war material and equip
ment for such other connected With the emergency
be needful or desirable
necessary
material and equipment therefor nd for other neu and desirable
purposes connected with the prosecution Of the
Woodrow Wilson President of the United States
Of the vested the foregoing resou
ons and by virtue Of all other thereto enabling
aud control 1t ia o'clock tho day Of
December 1917 Of each and system Of transportation and the
appuenan thereof located wholly part within the boundaries Of
the continental United States consisting Of railroads
controlled Of coastwic and inland transportation engaged
general transportation whether operated by steam electric
private
used rail
the
transportation he utilized for the transfer
tion Of material equipment
Of all other traffic thereon
desirable
the national interest require and of the and ordinary
md o commo
operation
utilization transportation systems hereby
shall exercised and through william McAdoo hereby
oil
up8n