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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-09-12
COMMON SCHOOLS
SHOULD STUDY WAR
Emergency Course Of instruction
Suggested by National Board
for Historical Service

Washington, Sept. 9.--Many excel
lent reasons exist for asking teachers
and pupils, heavily burdened though
they are. to give some time each week
to the formal study OF the war. The
best Of these, perhaps, is that in some
way it is sure to come in. and that the
study of it be organized in sach a
way as to make it educationallv valu.
able.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-09-12
A Saturday in Miller
Eighteen Years Ago

From Press Files Jan, 25.1900.-
Last Saturday the weather was fine,
with the thermometer ranging near SO
above, and the town full of people.
There was q continuous row of bug
gies and wagons on both sides of
Main street, and the stores were fill
ed with people. 1t gave Miller the
appearance OF life and energy for
which she was noted years ago, when
she had the best hook and ladder
team, the best band, the best orches-
ira, the best ball club, the smartest
statesmen, and handsomest girls in
the state.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-08
HUN SPY KILLED MRS. KING7
Murdered Woman While Attempt
ing to Stay Means.

Concord, n c., May 3.-Interest in
the mysterious killing of Mrs. Maude
\. King, wealthy widow of Chicago and
New York. on the night of August %
last at lonely North Carolinan
spring. was renewed on Wednesday
night when n warrant was issued for
Otto Schumann, German alien enemy
and alleged spy of the German govern
ment.
Schumann is alleged to have fired
the shot which killed Mrs. King. His
intention. 1t is added, was to kill Gas
ton b Means, who was tried and ac-
qui tied on a charge of murder in con-
necdCn with the wealthy Widows
death. Means, it is declared, had I'M
dertaken newspaper work with the
purpose of exposing some of Germany's
work in this country.
The warrant for the arrest of Schu-
mann was sworn out by Morrison II.
Caldwell attorney for the city of Con-
cord. Schumann is informed at pres
ent. The charge against him is muir
der.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-08
CALL RUSS REVOLT HUN FAKE
French Newspapers Say Reports OF
Monarchial Restoration Ema'
nate From Germany.

washington. May 2-Reports com
ing from Finland through Copenhagen
that revolt in Petrograd had result
ed in the restoration of the monarchy
emarrated from Berlin. in the opinion
Of French newspapers as given in an
official dispatch.
The French public Is advised TO ac-
cept the news with caution, since 1t
has not been substantiated by later
reports either from Finland of Mos
cow or by the allied ministers in Swe-
den
The French papers" said the dis
patch. receive with great reserve the
report sent out by German propaganda
that serious troubles appear TO have
broken out in Petrograd, and that a
m0narchial restoration is likely to
follow in favor of the former caro-
witch, Alexis Nikolaievitch. The Petit
Journal writes:
Prudence should all the more be
followed in this matter. because 1t is
10 the greatest interest of the Ger
mans that troubles should arise in
Petrograd TO Justify an Intervention
for which they are ready"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-08
NEW RUSS REVOLT?
REPORTED THAT cZAR'S SON
PUT ON THE THRONE.
Dispatches From Finland Tell Serious
Riotine in the Former
Capital.

Stockholm. April 30--Correspond-
ents of Swedish newspapers in Finland
telegraph persistent rumors In circula-
ton there of important happenings in
Russia. The most definite rumor de-
clares that former Grand Duke Alexis,
son Of the former emperor, has been
declared emperor. with Grand Duke
Michael AleXandrovitch as regent, and
that the new government would refuse
to recognize the bolsheviki peace
treaty with Germany.
London, April 30-A dispatch from
Copenhagen to the Exchange Telegraph
says it is reported there that counter
revolution has broken out in PetrO-
grad. IT reports that while no tele-
grams have been received from PetrO-
grad for several days there are rumors
from Finland that there is serious RI
citing at the capital and that the ru-
nor Is persistent that Grand Duke
Alexis Nikolaivitch has been pro-
claimed emperor and that Grand
Duke Michael Alexandrovitch is the
real leader in Russian affairs.
Copenhagen. April 29.-The Stock
holm Aftenblodet says that definite re-
ports have been received from AbO
Finland. that Grand Duke Alexis Niko-
lalvitch, son of the former emperor
of Russia, has been proclaimed EN-
peror, with Grand Duke Michael Alex
androvitch as regent.
Washington, April 30.-Reports from
Copenhagen of persistent rumors from
Finland that Grand Duke Alexis Niko-
laiyitch, son of the former ear of
Russia, has been proclaimed emperor
of Russia were taken here to indicate
that Germany was attempting to carry
through a well-formulated plan for re-
storing monarchy in that revolution
torn country.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-08
SENATE o. KS 0vERMAN BILL
President Given Authority to co-ordi-
nate and Reoreanize Government
Departments During War.

Washington, May Rejecting all
amendments designed to limit the
presidents authority the senate on
Monday passed the Overman bin. with
its general grant Of power for the ex-
ecutive 10 coordinate and reOrganize
government departments and other
agencies during the war.
The vote on the measure. which
now goes To the house. was GO TO 13.
Only one Democrat. Senator Reed
Of Missouri. voted against the bill. Re
publicaDs who voted against II were ::
Brandegee. Cummins, Dillingham;,
France. Calling, Harding, Johnson
(Cal). Knox. Poindexter. sherman
Sterling. Sutherland.
As passed by the senate. the meas
ure authorizes the president to make
such redistribution of functions
among executive agencies as he may
deem necessary" and to utilize, CO.
ordinate and consolidate any execu-
tive or administrative commissions
bureaus. agencies, offices or officers
now existing by law, TO transfer any
duties or powers from one existing
department or TO transfer the person
mel thereof" These powers, however.
shall be exercised only in matters
relating to the conduct of the pres
ent war"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-08
AMERICANS HALT HUN RAID
Germans Take Clothing From the
Dead and Attempt to Reach Yam
kee Trenches-Ruse Discovered

With the American Army in France,
April 30.-The enemy laid down a
heavy barrage in front of the Ameri-
can trenches in the Toul sector at
three o'clock in the morning, the bonn
bardment lasting an hour.
After an interval of silence he re-
peated the performance at five O'Clock
and half an hour later the German in
fantry started for the American lines.
So intense was the American counter
attack that the enemy was repulsed
without getting close enough to be en-
gagged by the American infantry.
The Germans have been stripping
the bodies of dead French soldiers in
other sectors and, wearing these
clothes, have come over at the point
where the French and American lines
join.
This method of attack was used
during the attack on the Americans at
Apremont forest two weeks ago. On
that occasion they spoke French and
said they had come TO assist the Ameri-
cans but the ruse was discovered and
they were driven off.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-08
Y. M. C. A. MEN SAVED
BRITISH STEAMER oRIssA BEAR
ING WORKERS TO FRANCE
ToRPEDoED.
Passengers Taken From Lifebosts by
Destroyers-Three Members Of
Crew Lost

London, May IA party of ~
American army Young Mems Christian
association workers under Arthur d.
HungerfOrd arrived in London. The
ship on which they sailed was tor
pedoed Sunday morning and sank In Il
minutes. All the passengers and all
but three of the crew were saved.
The passengers were picked up in
iifeboats and landed at British port.
On their arrival in London they were
taken in charge by the American ! NJ.
c. A. and Red Cross.
The number of persons on board the
vessel was about $50. One of the ships
officers said the Americans conducted
themselves in an admirable manner.
Destroyers were sent Immediately
to the rescue and all the lifehoats We're
picked up within half an hour.
The vessel was struck amidshipS
while proceeding in large convoy
under the protection Of number OF
destroyers. II was proceeding at about
ten knot in bright moonlight when
struck. There was an immediate heavy
list and three minutes later the boilers
blew up, extinguishing the lights alt
over the ship.
New York, April 30.--The vessel
which was sunk in English waters
while carrying 81 Young Mems Chris
tian association workers was the Brit
tsh steel steamship Orissa. of 5,436 tons
gross. II was learned here.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-08
U. S. NABS KAISER'S ARCH SPY
Germany's Chief Agent, Left Here by
Won 5ernstorff, Is Now in
Prison.

New York. May 3.-Germany's chief
agent left in this country by the for
mer ambassador, Count Won Bern.
stoI1f. is now in prison. Lieut.. Com
mander Carl Won Rodiger is his name
He was arrested Wednesday and is
held in $4,000 bail for a hearing May
s. The agent of Berlin is accused of
having started in this country a mill
tary expedition against the kingdom
Of Great Britain"
The prisoner is also accused of be
ing the 'paymaster" of the kaiser in
this country and the man higher up"
In connection with many plots. He is
an officer in the German imperial
navy The department of justice
would go no further into the particu-
lars of Rodgers arrest and activities
than the bare statement in. the COM
plant. except TO say that the COM
plant might be changed later.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-08
IA PERISH WHEN
SHIPS COLLIDE
Steamer City of Athens Rammed
by French Cruiser Off Della
ware Coast.
II U. S. MARINES LOSE LIVES
Fire Discovered on Vessel After Crash
and Most Of Passengers Leap
overboard-Many Rescued
by French Warship.

An Atlantic Port, May 3.-Seventy-
four lives were lost when the steam
ship City of Athens of the ocean
Steamship company was rammed at
l 80 Wednesday afternoon by French
cruiser off the Delaware coast ohe
sank In seven minutes.
Among the passengers on the City
of Athens were "a members OF the
United States marine corps.
The first engineer and u tender on
board the steamer expressed the De
lief that some of the marines were
lost.
Fire was discovered in one of the
holds of the City of Athens immedi-
ately after the collision. An attempt
was made to lower lifeboats, but the
vessel was sinking too fast.
Most of those on board ieaped over
board, and the survivors were rescued
by the boats of the French cruiser.
The City Of Athens carried a crew OF
135 men. Sixty-one of the crew were
brought to this port by the French
cruiser, which was not seriously dam
aged
The vessel was of $500 tons and was
engaged in trade between this city and
Savannah.
Among those drowned when the City
of Athens was sunk were II United
States marine corps recruits who had
left New York Tuesday afternoon for
a southern training station. Twelve
survivors of the party Of twenty-four
arrived here.
The marine corps recruits reported
lost are:
Daniel Ginsberg. New York; William
w. Little, New York Harry Rosen-
field, Brooklyn, n. y $. H. Tying, Jr,
Garden City. n. Y. Berchmans ]. era
ham, Buffalo, n. Y.
Others reported missing are:
W. J. Mack, Long Island City. n. Y. /;
Howard ]. Walls, New York Peter
flanagan, Buffalo. N. Y; Frank e.
Dixon. Buffalo, N
The cruisers bow was badly dam
aged by the collision and II of her men
were reported lost.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-08
ASKS 100000
FOR U. S. ARMY
Senator Hoke Smith introduces
Measure Calling for Big
Increase.
BIGGEST DRAFT is PLANNED
War Department at Washington Pre-
pairing to Call 100000 Men in May
to Fill Ranks of the Ma
tionaI Army.

Washington, May 2.-Measures 10
add millions of men to the American
army were introduced In the senate on
Monday. Senator HOke Smith OF
Georgia introduced a resolution call
ing upon the military affairs commit
tee to prepare a bill for an army OF
100000 Senator Reed of missouri
introduced a bin calling for 3'OOo'VOO'
The largest drafts yet summoned 10
the colors since the initial call Which
organized the National army WIZ De
made by the war department almost
Immediately. The first call will affect
the May contingent ordered out. Inc
department made 1t plain in its week
" review that it intended increasing
the number of men called into service
at once.
If the plans now considered are car
ried out, as believed absolutely nee
essary. the call for May viii total 3Oo,-
600 men, while the call for June VIII
reach very nearly 100000.
Army officers refused to discuss
tuetI iUltltlbtlS III Va
action by Secretary Baker and Pro
vost Marshal General Crowder. They
privately admitted however, that the
figures mentioned above were approx
imately correct. Quotas after May
md June will be reduced to fit the
cant0nment and camp limitations. II
IS hoped. however to get as large a
percentage as possible Of the men who
will be called this year into service
at once. so that they can be sent over
seas TO complete their training before
next winter.
1t Is no longer secret that the
estimates now in hand will raise
the total army strength to 3.OOoOoO
fighting men. 1t is equally well IN
derstood that even greater expansion
will be required before the close of the
fiscal year.
1t is maze plain by all army OH
Gals that Americas imperative duty
will be TO provide the replacement
units for the French front.
The references to replacement
troops should not be permitted to ere
ate the impression that United
States soldiers are being employed for
the sole purpose Of filing gaps in the
French and British armies.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-08
MAKES PEACE PLEA TO ITALY
Catholic Press Agency Says Emperor
Of Austria Has Made offer-U. S.
Sees Trickery in Move.

Stockholm, May 2.-The Catholic
International Press agency announces
that Emperor Charles is making
fresh offer, appealing TO Italy to ac-
cept il in behalf of her own interests.
Washington. May although 1t has
been predicted frequently that If the
present German campaign should fail a
"peace offensive" would he inaugurated
by the central powers. there has been
no previous intimation thai a new
move of this nature was being made.
officials here regard the report that
Emperor Charles is about to offer
separate peace to Italy with the same
sentiments they repeatedly have ex.
pressed toward other peace offers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-08
Holland Hits at the U. s.

The Hague, April 30.-The comman-
der In chief of the land and sea forces
in Holland has professionally stopped
all leaves of absence,
Washington. April 30.-Holland has
placed an embargo on the expectation
from the Dutch East Indies of tin. tin
ore, chinchona bark. quinine, quinine
salts and kopak, all of which are need
ed by the United States for war pur-
poses.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-08
SLAYER OF FIVE TO PRISON
German Farmer Who Murdered Mich
lean Family Is Given Life Sen
tenee Day After

Alma. Mich. May L Herman
Wittig. n German farmer. was sent to
Marquette prison Monday night, where
he will serve a life term. Sunday
morning he murdered In cold blood
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Kimbar. tenants
of his, and their three children. That
night he was arrested and confessed
his crime. Monday he pleaded guilty
and was sentenced
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-08
FRENCH SHOOT SWISS SPY
Refuse Clemency Asked by Berne Gov
ernment-Execute6 at Dawn
at Vincennes.

Paris. May "a Swiss citizen, Nj
vergel by name, was executed as a spy
at dawn at Vincennes. The Swiss gov
eminent has made representations in
his behalf, but no reason was found by
the French government to modify the
sentence of death pronounced by a
court-martial three months ago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-08
MICHIGAN Banker pIsapnears.

Detroit, Mich, May Police off,
,ials here conducted a search through
out I,le night for Charles c. Wakefield,
an aged banker of Morenci Mich. who
disappeared following a meeting, which
Wakefield was attending with his son.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-08
onposltlon Party Wins.

Copenhagen, May 3.-Final returns
on the voting for members of the
landsthing. the upper house Of the
Danish parliament, show victory for
the opposition parties led by EXPIRE
mier Christensen.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-08
peep Snow Aids Italy.

Washington, May Am unexpected
return of cold weather in the noun
tain regions OF northern Italy will de
lay, In the opinion of Italian officials
the expected Austrian offensive. The
fail Of six feet in some places.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-08
Where coIIIe Coz Name.

The collie's name appears TO be
shrouded In mystery; but there seems
70 be a fairly reasonable foundation
for supposing that 1t is from "con" or
collar" on account Of the broad
white mark round the neck which IS
seen in the majority of these dogs.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-08
American Money for China

Picking May Accommodations
from Dr. Wellington koo, Chinese min
lister to Washington. forecast an Ameri-
can loan OF S3O,OOOOO0 to $4,000. 900
10 China for war purposes. If the Chi
nese government requests 1t.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-08
Stricken Cardinal RESTING Quietly

Quebec. May cardinal Begin.
stricken Monday with nasal hemor-
rhage. was resting quietly this morn
ing after a rather uneasy night. his
doctor announced. II was said that
his condition is not alarming.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-08
Drunkenness one.Halt Less

New York, May 2-Reckoned on
the basis of records for the first quar-
ter of 1918, public intoxication in New
York city viii show a decrease of so
per cent this year, according to re-
port complied by city statisticians.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-08

Tokyo. May Japan will ever
keep faith with her allies, and there
win be no change In our foreign pol
icieS." declared Foreign Minister Cato
in the first interview since his appoint
ment.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-08

New York. May 1.-The American
steamship Westerly, one of the first
Of the new ships bulls by the Emer-
gency Fleet corporation, was sunk In
a collision of the French coast. All
on board were saved.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-08
New York Aviator Is Killed.

Dayton. O., May 3.-Lloyd Allen.
aged twenty-four. of New York city,
a cadet flyer at the Wilbur Wright
aviation field, met instant death when
his machine crashed into one Of the
school buildings on the ground.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-08
SECRETARY for Ireland Out.

London. May THE Daily News
lobby correspondent hears that Henry
E. Duke has resigned as chief secre-
tary for Ireland. Lord Wimborne like
wise has decided to resign the Irish
viceroyalty.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-08
Saves Woman From eaIIoms-

Hartford. Conn. May Mrs. Amy
f. Areher-Gllligan of Windsor, under
sentence Of death for murder of Frank
lin r. Andrews. was granted a new
trial by the supreme court Of errors
on Tuesday
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-08
Ex.soldlsr Held BY U. s.

Kansas City. Mo-. April S.-Federal
Attorney Robertson has recommended
the internment of Fred Blum, for
mer soldier because Blum told prison
ers that he had assisted workmen in
turning out $4,000 faulty shells.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-08
eehemians Are Aiding italy.

London. May 3-The Daily Nails
correspondent says that Bohemian
troops are joining the Italian troops
against Austria and that the first de-
tachments are already on the Italian
fighting line wearing Italian uniforms.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-08
Slew Cursor Of FLAG: Ereed.

Honolulu. II. l., May "a jury after
celebrating six minutes on Wednes-
day acquitted Capt. Henry Allen. re.
tired sea captain. who April ii last
shot and killed 5. ]. Walker for ours
ing the American flag.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-08
French Submarine Is sunk

Paris. May 9.-The French subma-
rine Prairial has been sunk as the re-
suit of a collision with a merchant
ship. it was announced on Wednesday
afternoon. Part Of the crew of the sub
marine was saved
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-08
Alexander Goes 70 camn.

ST. Paul, Neb., May Grover
Cleveland Alexander. formerly of the
pitching staff of the Chicago Natiolal
League baseball club, left his home
here as one of the u members of
Howard county's April draft quota
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-08

Over 10000 cities ard towns In the
United States use 9.151,211 telephones.
It is estimated that an average OF
e6OO.OOO.0o0 messages are sent over
these lines annually.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-08
sadlur on Conservation List.

Washington. Nay 3.-Radium has
been placed on the export conservation
list. the war trade board announces.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-08

Janesville-The demand for help by
the farmers in this vicinity has be
come so great that all men in the
county jail have been shipped 70 farms.
For the first time in many months the
Rock county Jail is devoid Of prison
ers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-08

Green Bay George P. Reidenbach,
postofice inspector of Green Bay. is
the original Thrift stamp and War
Savings certificate travelling salesman.
His operations are confined to selling
War stamps to passengers aboard rail-
road trains while travelling over his
territory in Wisconsin, parts of Illinois
and Michigan.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-08

Sturgeon Bay-Sherin Eli Stegman
was perhaps fatally injured in a fall
from a rapidly moving automobile
when he was attacked by an insane
woman whom he was esoorting to the
train.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-08

Steboygan-Th children of the pub
lie and parochial schools have pur-
chased $8,53S50 in Thrift and War
Savings stamps, Fred Look, local d.
rector of war savings societies, re-
ports. OF the ABS school children,
1903 are war savers. Several classes
have been awarded leo per cent ban
ners.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-08

Wausau - Stanley Jarocha and Jo-
seph Gorzezyk, Pullman, H., are held
here for the United States department
of justice. Among their effects were
found copies of The Finnish Mystery
The men are alleged to be disciples of
Pastor Russell and members of a
group operating throughout Wiscon-
sin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-08

Oshkosh-In an address here before
the Merchants and Manufacturers as
ISOLATION, H. M. Henderson, vice presi-
dent Of that body, strongly recommend
ed establishment of two trunk lines
of automobile freight trucks from Mil
waukee to Green Bay and Milwau-
kee to st. Paul by way to Oshkosh.
He said that mode Of transportation
would make possible prompt deliver
les, thus aiding the nation to win the
war.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-08

Couderay-Many settlers with dis
lance of fifteen miles of Sucker creek,
near here, are collecting their sum
mer's supply of red horse and suckers.
All the men. have to do is to kill the
fish with a club and throw them on
the shore with fork 1t is an easy
matter for one man to get 100 pounds
of fish in a few hours
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-05-08

Birchwood-To advertise their live
stock the farmers of Barron county
have formed a sales association thru
which men will make their animals
known throughout the state. An as
sessment of per cent on all sales
made by members is to pay for the
advertisements contracted for by the
association.