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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-23

product, while it will in fact be mostly made by
German labor from German materials and the profits
will go TO German owners.
We may not be able to prevent the Teuton from
adopting industrial and commercial methods of this
sort but Il the world is made of them they
will hardly be effective in promoting revival of
German prosperity. Furthermore the time may come
when the neutras. finding that the system dscredits
their own legitimate enterprises will have some
thing to say about it,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-23

Instead of bringing victory nearer for German
arms, the long range gun, which, in II days has
killed lis Parisians and wounded 230 is having just
the opposite effect 1t is of the big, outstanding
why Germany never succeed in the
things it has to do The world will
forgive such outrages against noncombatants. Neither
will it be scared into submission.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-23

While it is not generally realized it is probably
true that soldier is in danger at home fur
Tough than he is when in France. Across the seas
Drecau0n is taken for his comfort and safety
from temptations Home on furlough, the attentions
OF his friends real source OF danger to him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-23
CUBAN TRADE ROOMS

Havana.-The increase in trade
between the United States and Cuba
from $196 100000 in 1913 to $445,-
600 900 last year will be emphasized
In an exhibit or Cuban trade at the
annual session of the National For
eign Trade Council OF the United
States at Cincinnati. Ohio. April 49,
20. The great development of trade
between the United States and Cuba
has given the island leading posi-
ton in this respect among the ma
tons OF the western hemisphere.
Cuba's trade with the United States
is declared 10 exceed by large mar
gins that Of Argentina, Brazil, Chile
and Mexico,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-23

pnds and those who have refused to buy as extern
3vely their circumstances to warrant are
eing summoned before a committee and closely in
srrogated AS result Of such vigorous measures
e number of dollar slaclHers is being rapidly
zced
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-23

No doubt the kaiser will succeed in overcoming
his personal Discrimination for that sort of thing and
accept the crowns of the Baltic districts Russia In
a pinch he might even undertake to similar in
sigma for of the countries the other borders
Of Germany. He's regular giutton for that sort
punishment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-23

Iowas experiment in paroling prisoners from
penal institutions to work on farms this sum-
mer will be watched with interest. That it will be
good thing for the prisoners there is little doubt and
it will help give needed man power, provided the
farmers are not forced to waste much doing
guard duty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-23

Six hundred families in Montgomery Ala have
pledged themselves, at the invitation of the Chamber
of Commerce, to abstain entirely from the use of
wheat until the next harvest. Whenever the south
espouses cause she backs it for all she is worth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-23

ness. Seeing regimental risailaI
ON the box seat. | took liberty. lhg
risaldar- major Is sending THIS ~
as vet unrcwarded messenger aha
word 20 the effect that back @aA
out OF burning house was easier
than front way In. He sends
salaam am unreWarded mes
senger."
lie slipped something into cor
STOR GAL 25
onel kirby's hands, and hfDt.
struck match to examine H. y
was Ran1oor Singh's ring thar hsp
the regimental crest engraved Oh
IL.
"Not vet rewarded said ihs
habu,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-23

German leaders are quoted as saying indemnities
are needed for the economic development of the en-
pire In that here in America are rsa-
sonably that it's going be case Of retarded
development for Heine
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-23

Rupert Hughes, one of The best
known authors of the present day.
and Harold +. Porter. known to all
magazine readers as HolWorthy
Han, have been made commissioned
officers In the [. 5. army.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-23

1t is 10 be hoped that some of the ragged flags in
the business district will be replaced with
before the Liberty day observances next Friday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-23

Continued tomorrow
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-16
FRESHMAN FIGHTS
FREE ERIN PLEA
George L. Fox Of New Haven Pro-
~ tests to the Committee of Con-
gress Against the Gallagher
Resolution.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-One of
the "other kind" Of Irishmen unex-
pectedly appeared at the House For
eign Affairs Committee hearing on
the Gallagher resolution asking the
Peace Conference to declare for Irish
freedom today. He was George L.
Fox, Of New Haven, Conn, and he
almost broke up the meeting with
his arguments in opposition to the
resolution. Ireland, he said, never
was a nation.
Il want to oppose this resolution
as a miserable insult to the United
States and to England" began Mr..
Fox. Il have been for years stu.
dent Of the Irish question, was
invited not long ago by member Of
the British Ministry to speak in Eng
land on the Irish question. At that
time / favored the Irish Parliamen-
tary Party, but | do so no longer.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-16
IA League Of Nations For the
Prevention of War Will Come Out
OF Paris Peace Conference
By J. W. 7. MASON
For The United Press.

NEW YORK. Dec 16President Wilson's arrival in France
the participation by America discussions concerning
problems of nterEuropean politics in which the United States
interested solely prevent this country again being drawn
into transatlantic war
Every other power at the peace conference will have very
positive material rights safeguard and to improve and will
the international situation from different standpoint
than America The preservation Of peace nS matter that
any European countries in the way does Amer
lea.
The countries Of continental Europe still hope for the rea
zaon of territorial ambitions which the peace conference
ainly will not justify Rvalrie and disappointed hopes
not help being left behind by the decisions Of the conference
But to America the ealouses and deadly enmtes of var
European powers without America desires that
these cahng interests be curbed for they they may
end in another that might involve innocent neutra and
carry the United States into another conflict defend neutral
rights
The fundamental distinction in the viewpoints of the Amer
delegates and those of continental Europe that
America not expect any material gain from participating
IN European war; while Of the European countries
can
This difference outlook will be the most formidable barrier
to the creation Of an effective league Of nations The incentive
to gain has not been eliminated from human by pres
en Certain appetes have been whetted by the
whemng victory Of the allies Expansonist ongings have
been developed league nations for the prevention
therefore will out Of the peace conference if at ALL only
after struggle
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-16
Hasten Army Home
With "a Warships

Fourteen battleships and ten ar
mored cruisers are to be sent over
seas to bring back American soldiers
The cruiser North Carolina left New
York late Wednesday night for Brest
to bring back 1,7O0 men.
It is expected that the cruisers will
average that number of men each
trip and the battleships 1000.
With the warships carrying men
home, more space win be left on the
troopships for the sick and wounded.
Extra hunks are being placed on
the warships for the men. The North
Carolina was fitted with them in
fourteen days. The crews Of the war
ships will be reduced to minimum
while they are engaged in the troop
carrying.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-16

the infantrymen marched into the
towns behind bands playing spirited
American airs. In some instances
the bands gave concerts for the ben
eft Of the natives, while the infan-
trymen hustled about looking for
quarters.
The men of the bridgehead force
as they reached the limits of the
great arc during Sunday began set
ting down for rest after their hike
from the battle line in France which
began just four weeks ago.. Differ
ent units all along the line are in the
occupied villages. The officers are
using public buildings as quarters
but are being billeted in hotels and
private homes. The main body Of
troops is encamped just west Of the
bridgehead. The men spent Sunday
in making themselves comfortable
for an extended stay on the bridge
head. The doughboys having reach
ed their detectives are now askink
each other: Where do we go from
here?"
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-16
Georgia Banker
Still Missing
(Bv the United Pressl }

ATLANTA, Ga.,--Dec. 16.-The
mystery surrounding the disappear
ance, on Monday last, of c. c. Dukes,
a Milan, Ga, banker, was still un-
solved today. The missing mans
brother, Mr.. P. M. Dukes, of Tuscon,
Ariz., arrived here today to assist in
the search. He indicated detectives
working on the case may have clue
now, and that Dukes might be found
today. A belief that Dukes is inithe
power Of 4 gang Of crooks is still
maintained by the brother and wife
of the missing man.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-16
American Troops
Reach Objectives

AMERICAN TROOPS REACH OBJ
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
OF OCCUPATION, Dec. 16.-The
obiectives of the American army of
occupation were reached Sunday at
various points. Spreading out like
a great fan, the advanced units Of
the Americans took up their posi-
tions along the boundary Of a thir-
ty-kilometer semicireie pivoting on
Coblenz.
The S2d division is occupying the
bridgehead on the left, the Second
division comes next, while the First
division is on the right of the Sec
end division. Two French divisions
are occupying a part of the bridge
head, their position being on the ex-
treme right Of the Americans.
AS the various detachments reach
cd the boundaries Of the bridgehead
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-16
Italians Suffer
100000 Losses

NEW YORK, Dec. 16.--Italy, with
a population of only 36,O00,0OO and
with 100000 men called to the col
ors, suffered approximately 1,500,-
900 casualties in the war, Gen Gug-
iemmetti, military attache of the
Italian war mission, announced in an
address at a Red Cross rally here to-
night.
OF the 1 100000 casualties, he said
approximately 100000 were killed or
died of wounds, and 100000 were
permanently disabled.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-16
GREATEST FETE | EVER SAW"
SAYS PARIS WRITER

PARIS, Dec. 16.-For many years
| have witnessed every great event
in Paris and have seen the arrival and
departure Of Kings and Emperors,
but the city outdid itself in welcom-
ing President Wilson.
The demonstrations in his honor
continued all day and far into the
light. Professions, in massed for
nations, swept through the boule-
wards, brushing all traffic aside as
they cheered, sang, and shouted
"vive wilson Thousands Of ban
ners and placards were borne along,
inscribed with such legends as ''Ho-
mage to Wilson, the Just" and "viye
Wilson and Peace"
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-16
Disclose Plot To
Depose Carranza

Ell PASO, Tex, Dec. 16.--Govern-
agents yesterday disclosed their dis
covery Of a plan for revolution to
overthrow the Carranza government
in Mexico.
All rebellious Mexican factions ex-
cept Villistas signifed their approval
of the plan, provided the United
States government remained neutral,
according to the government agents.
The names of Mexicans high in the
old Diaz, Huerta and Madero regimes
are mentioned in connection with the
plot.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-16
Berlin Strike
Reaches Serious
Proportions

LONDON, Dec. 16.--The strike in
Berlin has reached serious proper
tions, according to a dispatch receiv-
ed here from Amsterdam. Only two
newspapers are being published and
these are small leaflets. It is said
that $4,000 workmen are out.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-16
President Wilson Has Indicated To
Allied Leaders His Desire To Get
Down to Work Soon as Possible
(By The United Pre.,.)

PARIS Dec. 6.-President Wilson has indicated to allied
leaders his desire to get down to work possible Will
and Premier Clemenceau have exchanged ideas the
course of procedure in conference held yesterday
1t understood that the American delegates in favor of
the preimnares being conducted by Wilson and rpresen
ave each from France Italy and Great Britain The question
of the voting Of the respective nations will probably be
of the biggest problems for which definite plan has yet
been developed
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-16
Austro Hungarians
Execute 1l,4OO

COPENHAGEN, Dec. le.-The
supreme military tribunal at Vienna
has announced that 11,400 persons
were sentenced to death by Austrian
military tribunals during the war and
executed, according to a Berlin dis
patch to the Handelsblad.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-16

protest against this resolution be-
cause it is against the policy Of the
United States, and those who are now
favoring it were in favor Of Ger
many"
A protest was voiced by the Irish
men and Irish women present, and
Chairman Flood admonished Mr.. Fox
to be careful.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-16
President Wilson Tells Allied Leaders He Desires Get Down Peace Work Soon Possible
Serious Trouble Feared beadent Mmd Scene the Peace Conference Today
Germany Faces Winter Of Desperate
Food Shortages Anxiety Is Felt
Over Danger of Famine
(By The United Press. J

WASHINGTON, Dec, 16.-Germany faces winterof des-
perate food shortages contrary to the general impression AL
lied officials feel anxiety the danger of famine in Germany
because of any sudden outbur of sympathy but because
they believe Germany starving would all Europe.
These conclusions drawn after careful study of data
food prospects 1t can be stated authoritatvely.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-16
President Wilson Motored to
Versailles This Morning, Where the
Peace Treaty Will Be Signed
(By The United Pre.s.)

PARIS Dec 16President Wilson moored this morning to
Versailles where the peace treaty will be signed He briefly in
spected the palace and park President Poncare with cavalry
scor escorted President and Mrs Wilson to the city hall for
official reception Following the ceremonies making Wilson
citizen Of France he presented wha scroll declaring his
'tizenshp.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-16
Serious Trouble Feared in Lisbon AS
Result of Assassination Of President
(By The United Press. }

PARIS Dec 16Serious trouble is feared in Lisbon the
result reports that the assassination of President Pass
part of plot overthrow the government according to dis
patches received today An accompce Of the dead assassin
begs be ynched promising important revelations if his
life is spared
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-16
Greek Steamer After Coal Over
Here Was Forced Ashore
(By The United Pres..)

NORFOLK, Dec. 16-The Greek steamer, Ein bound for
Hampton Roads for Of COAL went ashore late yesterday
forty miles south of Cape Henry The reported safe
Assistance will be sent the weather clears.
WASHINGTON, Dec 16.The Government today confessed
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-16
Canadian Liner Run On Rocks
And Broken Up By Waves
(By The United Press. J

ST. JOHNS, NEW BRUNSWICK, Dec 16.-The Canadian
Pacific liner Cornhian which the rocks Briar
Island in the Bay of Fundy reported today to have been
up by The vessel carried large grain and meat
cargo The crew saved
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-16
Crowds in Lisbon Crying For Vengeance
On Account of Murdered President
(By The United Press.)

Lisbon Dec 16Lsbon in mourning for Sidono Pass its
murdered president Flags halfmased and crowds
nue parade the streets crying for Escorted by
cavalry the presidents body removed to the Boem Palace
this morning to prevent further increase Of demonstrations
The accompice Of the assassin has been arrested.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-16
Portuguese to Form a Presidency.
(By The United Pre...)

LONDON Dec 16The Portuguese parliament will meet to-
day to form presidency officially announced at the
rortugese legation here today.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-16
America Established Its Right
To the Full Fellowship of These
Peoples" Says President Wilson
(By The United Press.)

PARIS Dec 16-Presdent Wilson speaking at the city hall
here today declared that America has established its right to
the full fellowship of these peoples here and throughout the
world, who reverence genuine liberty and justice
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-16
Government Confesses Arror in the
Constitutionality of Espionage Acts
(By The United Press.)

an error involving the consutonay of espionage
acts practically setting the conviction of of resi-
cents of South Dakota This doesn't effect other espionage
,uits including involving Eugene v. Debs
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-16
Carter Glass Took Oath Of Office Today
(By The United Press.)

WASHINGTON Dec. 16Carter Glass took the oath Of Of
fee as Secretary of the Treasury today.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-08-09
MACHINISTS TO
GO BACK TO WORK
Strikers at Cambridge, Mass,
Resume Labor on Govern
ment Contracts.
AGREE TO AWAIT DECISION
MeA WeGe Aneered at SIoWnSss Of Ma
ttonaI War Labor Board I'm Acting
on Demands That They Had
Recently Presented.

More than 700 machinists, who went
on strike at the WOrthingt0n Pump
and Machinery corporations works at
Cambridge, Mass, where they were en-
gagged In making pumps for $50 new
destroyers, voted unanimously to re-
turn to their benches.
The Blachinists left their work in
protest against what they charged was
unnecessary delay on the part of the
national war labor board in reaching
a decision on their demands for in
creased wages and ar eight-hOur day.
At meeting of the strikers union
officials said that the strike had been
started against their advice. They told
the men that many men who had been
given deferred classification in the
army draft because they were engaged
In work necessary to the conduct Of
the war would soon find themselves
liable to service under the "work or
fight" rules.
William III. tombstone, president Of
the International Machinists' union, in
a telegram to the strikers, said that
the war labor board was incensed at
their action. He urged them to re-
turn to work at once, intimating that
no decision would be rendered while
the work Of the government was being
held up.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-08-09

he came here to live. He quit rail-
roading Is years ago. His acquaint-
ances are of the lasting kind and that
is why so many people speak kindly
of Charley O'Neill.
After he quit the road he engaged
in business in this city and about five
years ago he decided to enter the
restaurant business which he has con-
tinued in a manner that has won him
scores of new friends and patrons.
He has been lifelong Republican,
and he kindly solicits your vote at
the primaries on August 13, for the
office of sheriff of Licking county.
If you can see your way clear to let
him have the aforesaid vote, Charley
will do everything in his power to fill
the bill in straightforward and cap
able manner.
Pol. Adv. 1t
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-08-09

Charley P O'Neill, the genial res
taurant keeper at 81 South Second
street and also in the Warden Hotel,
hopes to be sheriff after the next
election. He doesn't say he will, but
those who know him are fully aware
of his ability and his interest in his
every day work that he will make a
splendid officer.
He is the son of the late Thomas
O'Neill and was born in Erie county,
near Sandusky, about AZ years ago,
and after his school days were over
he began railroading and kept it up
in the services of the B. & O., MAX
ing runs to and from Newark for
several years, until about 25 years
ago, after having looked Newark over
several times he decided that "this
is the town | want to live in," and
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-08-09

| am democratic candidate for the
nomination for County Surveyor. /
was born in Newark, Ohio, in 1885;
received my early education in the
public schools of Newark. After
graduating from the Newark High
School in 1904, l took the full four
year scientific course at Denison Uni
versity, graduating in 1908. Since
that time l have been engaged in
engineering work consisting of rail
road location and construction, bridge,
ditch, street paving and pike con-
struction Of various types.
| AM SEEKING A FIRST TERN
AS SURVEYOR.
Ny past work in the office causes
me to realize the Importance Of its
duties, and | will give the people of
Licking county an efficient and
economical administration
Respectfully,
CLYDE W. IRWIN.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-20

month. or when 1t will he Thanks
giving or Fourth OF July"
Let's go to the clockmaker and
ask him to fix IT, suggested the little
rabbit and this so delighted the sor-
rowful jay bird that he smiled and
flew after Billy Bunny. ana pretty
soon they came to the old clock
maker, who was an old black spider.
'Certiuly III fix it," he said. "but
1t will cost you nine million and some
billion files"
"All right" said little Billy
Bunny. "Ill go down TO the and
l-cent store and buy fly catcher"
SO Off he went and pretty soon he
came back with a great big fly
catching box, and after he had set 1t
down. thoy stood and watched the
flies go inside until it was SO full
that not another one could even poke
his nose inside.
Now. Mn Spider" said Billy
Bunny, there are maybe a trillion
flies in that box. for the storekeeper
told me II was guaranteed to hold
that many. so please fix the town
clock. for II would be too bad IL the
little boys and girls didn't Know II
was Christmas when 1t really came"
SO the spider got out his little tool
bag and climbed up the steeple and
fixed that old town clock so well
that IL began to play tune, whiob
II had never done before. and all the
people in Rabhitvlle were so de-
lighted that they gave the spider a
| little house 10 live in for the rest of
his days.