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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-02-08

The presidents mediation commits
sion has reported to the chief execu-
tive that Thomas j. Mooney and
Warren K. Billings, convicted of
complicity in the San Francisco bomb
outrages, "were tried in an impreg
mating atmosphere of guilt"
The commission was appointed last
fall by the president as his "per
sonal representatives" to visit the
west and investigate labor conditions.
The commission declares that when
Oxman, the states leading witness,
was discredited because of perjury
charges "the verdict against Mooney
was discredited.
The commission recommends to
the president that in the event that
the California state supreme court
sustains MONEYS conviction, because
subsequent developments, such as the
OXman perjury, are not part of the
record Of the case, that the governor
of California and prosecuting officers
be invoked TO secure new trial.
"The utilities (public) against
which Mooney directed his agitation
or whom suspected him Of mischiev-
Gus activity, undoubtedly sought to
get Mooney" says. the commission.
"Their activities against him were
directed by Swanson, a private de-
tective"
The commission says that Mooney
is "a well-known labor radical on the
Pacific coast"
"The public mind was therefore
easily aroused to belief in the guilt
of the accused" says the commits
sion. "The attitude Of passion was
stimulated by all the arts of modern
journalism. 1t was not surprising,
then, that Billings and Mooney We're
tried in an impregnating atmosphere
Of guilt.
"There is no question but that the
jury acted in good faith upon it's evil
dence as it was submitted. 1t is be-
cause of subsequent development that
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-02-08

Bomb thrown during
July % 1915 Six killed outright about 40 wounded several
whom have died.
Thomas Mooney Mrs Warren X. Billings, Israel Vein
Edward charged with
Billings found guilty sentenced life imprisonment
Weinberg.
principal the Mooney conviction later charged with
conviction a technicay
the trials of Mrs Mooney and Weinberg
Recall proceedings against the
him
publicly his
fight against "enemies of the government"
The denied bail other indictments
in the bomb explosion
The presidents mediation commission Of which John H. Walker
president the Illinois federation of labor E. p Marsh
vesigated this that public utilities Fran
when dscredied the
verdict against Mooney dscredted.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-02-08

doubt is based upon the justice of the
convictions. Following the trials OF
Billings and Mooney, there was a
change in the evidence which not only
resulted in the acquital of Mrs.
Mooney and Weinberg, but also cast
doubt upon the prior convictions of
Billings and Mooney.
"This is due to the dubious charac-
ter of the witnesses, the subsequent
revelations concerning them, and the
conflict in the testimony Of the same
witnesses as the need for change in
the testimony developed to fit new
theories of the prosecution or new
prosecution or new evidence by the
defense.
eve find in the atmosphere sur
rounding the prosecution and trial
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-02-08

of the case ground for disquietude.
This feeling is re-enforced by one
factor of controlling Importance.
The most damaging testimony pro-
duced against Mooney came from a
witness named Oxman. After Moon
ey's conviction there came to light
letter confessedly written by Oxman
prior to his having been called to
testify. The plain import of these
letters is an attempt by Oxman to
suborn perjury in corroboration OF
the vital testimony which he was to
give and which in fact he did give
against Mooney.
at is true that Oxman was tried
for attempted subordination of per
jury and acquitted, but this is beside
the present consideration. The fact
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-02-08
REACHED AGREEMENT.

An agreement has ben reached by
the department of labor with the
unions and operators in the oil and
gas fields of Louisiana and coast Of
Texas for adjustment of disputes by
arbitration during the war.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-02-08

The Bartenders' Union at Staunton,
ILL.,, has increased wages from $16.50
to $50 per week without controversy;
also reduced hours from 10 to per
day.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-02-08

FOR SALE:-Buckwheat Flour, alb
sOlutely pure and guaranteed to please.
C. S. OSBURN & CO..
IA East Church st. & SO1 Indiana ST..
Both Phones.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-24
SUGAR SALES TO
BE RESTRICTED

washington, April 24.-sugar for
domestic canning and preserving
this summer viii be distributed un-
der modified system by which each
consumer viii be required to sign an
application Tor the amount needed.
Adoption OF this plan was an
nounced last night by the food adj
ministration, with the explanation
that its purpose Is to make sure
home Gamers may obtain sufficient
sugar to preserve perishable fruits
and at the same time to place a
check. upon any who might try 20
obtain unreasonable quantities for
household consumption. 1t is con-
sidered necessary to check con-
sumption chiefly to guard against
temporary shortages due to with
drawal OF more vessels from the
Cuban trade and the administration
prefers the method adopted to the
card system in other countries.
Retail dealers will be provided by
their state federal administrators
with certificates to be signed by the
consumers. Each certificate must be
returned within one week after ii is
signed, to the state federal admin
istrator.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-24
ASSOCIATED PRESS
SUMMARY OF WAR.
tContlnued from &c one.l

CONTINUED from page one.)
az q base by the German submarines
and the blowing up of the lock, the
report OF which lacks official con
firmation, and the blocking OF the
channel would destroy .Zebruage's
usefulness for some time. British
naval writers give varied estimates
as 20 how long il will take the Ger
mans TO repair the damage done,
ranuinu from many days 10 many
weeks and perhaps longer.
Holland and Germany are still re-
ported aa being near the. breaking
point, but il is not clear az to what
The Germans really have demanded
from the Dutch. a dispatch from
The Hague declares that nothing is
known there Of a reported German
ultimatum threatening the oeeupa-
ton Of Dutch ports unless certain
demands are yielded. Other rumors
are 10 the effect that the main de-
mands concern transport Of sand
and gravel and war materials while
others suggest that Germany desires
certain guarantees from Holland as
to treatment Of Germany after the
war.
Viscount Motono has resigned a.
Japanese minister for foreign af-
fairs. The reason for his action has
not been announced, but Il probably
is in connection with the question
Of Japanese Intervention in Siberia.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-24

New York Apri 24-1n honor Of
Melville b. stone, for rs years gem
eral manager OF the Associated
Press, the members of that associa-
ton made their annual meeting here
yesterday an occasion for paying
tribute to his services. The meeting
also was marked by an appeal by
Frank B. Noyes, president OF the As
ISOLATED Press. urging the editors to
support President Wilson in the
prosecution OF the war.
Mr.. Stone was presented, In behalf
Of the board of directors, with an
illuminated volume entitled IN. -.
s., His Book " a work intended to
set forth an permanent form the
record Of Mr.. Stones service, life
and activities. Members of the As
ISOLATED Press had also caused to
be inserted in the book, in loose
Moves as very beautiful Impressions
Of steel engravings," being % $1,000
Liberty bonds; Millennium mile
stones. as 1t were. Of each of rs
Mr.. Noyes' appeal for support Of
the President was received with
hearty applause.
If honest, constructive criticism
would help the President" he said,
utter 1t, but let us indulge in no
recriminations that have a partisan
BIRTH
Mr. Stone paid a warm tribute to
the employees of the Associated Press,
asserting that "the badge Of the AS
ISOLATED Press on any employe In
the world Is the badge of gentle
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-24

service as honorary members with
out dues until their return, and nj
the vacancies from the waiting list
Will Serve Meala Soon.
The house committee is making
arrangements for serving meals at
the clubhouse for the season, and
viii announce the opening night in
the near future.
The grounds committee Of the
club has engaged G. T.. Melier, Fargo
superintendent OF parks, to lay out
drtveways from the proposed new
gravel road; will seed the lawn as
soon as weather conditions are more
favorable; and viii convert the old
tennis court into a parking place for
automobiles. Vines win be planted
to cover the fence around the
Enclosure. and shrubs will be planted
around the clubhouse.
Links In Good Condition.
The golf links are now in hne
condition. and many members have
weather to timber UP their strokes.
Some OF the golfers who began play
ing only last year are going strong
at this early date. and are expected
TO give some of the older players q
race for honors.
In connection with the new gravel
road. the club appointed a commit
tee to confer with the Cass county
commissioners. and request them TO
build the road. The state golf
tournament is to be held on the
clubs links this year, and IL is the
plan to have a well-drained road
provided in time that rain will not
interfere with travel TO the club.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-24
.HINDUS ARE
FOUND GUILTY
CBy Associated Prsss.)

San Francisco, Cal, April "a. -
Twenty-nine defendants, charged with
violation OF the United States neutral
ity through plots to foment revolu-
ton against British rule in India,
were found guilty in a verdict an
nounced shortly after midnight this
morning by a jury In the United
States court. In the case of John r.
Craig, head OF the Craig shipbuilding
yards, Long Beach, Cal, a verdict OF
mot guilty was returned.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-24
a. Asgoelated Prsas.l

Minneapolis, April 2l.-Tor as
hours after advising Washington
that the federal reserve district was
over the top In it's Liberty loan cam
pa1En the district committee waited
for some indication that the nation
al capital has absorbed this infor-
nation. When none came another
telegram was sent In an effort to
jolt Official Washington into acCnow-
Lodging the honors won by the north
west
When A. r.. Rogers, district man
ager called Washington by telephone
Saturday to report the ninth district
over the top with $137 ,141, 500 he was
informed that no other district had
reported it's quota He also sent
kilograms 20 Secretary McAdoo and
other Washington officials announc-
Ing that the ninth district had over
subscribed.
Since that time Mr.. Rogers has re-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-24
United States
May Withdraw
Offer to Dutch
(By Associated Press. )

washington, April 24.--The United
States is prepared to withdraw fits re-
cent offer of three ships to expedite
grain to Holland, IL the harsh and
unfair comment OF Dutch newspapers,
accusing the United States OF dupIicity
in the condition that equal tonnage
should leave Dutch harb5rs for Amer
lea, Is to be taken as Indicative Of the
feeling OF The Netherlands govern
ment and people.
For quick results use The Fargo
Forum want ada.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-24
fBv Associated press.l


London. April 24.--Viscount Motto
no, Japanese minister for foreign at
fairs. has resigned, according to q
Reuter- dispatch from Toxic.
The question OF Japanese interven-
ton in Siberia probably led to the
withdrawal of Viscount Ichtro
Motono from the foreign ministry.
Viscount Motono who was given
his present title in July, 1915, was
Japanese ambassador to Russia
previous to his elevation to the
foreign ministry. Since his gradua-
ton from the University OF Lyons
France, he has been connected with
the Japanese foreign once and has
served as minister to Belgium, and
minister to France.
Viscount Motono viii be succeeded
by Baron Goto, who has held sew
eral portfolios and Is member Of
the national commission appointed
last year for the discussion OF Jap
ans foreign policy.
washington, April -. Baron
Shimpei Goto was minister for home
affairs in the TeraUchi cabinet and
his appointment to succeed Viscount
Motono 10 not regarded az likely 70
involve any considerable change In
foreign policies with the exception
of the Siberian question, with which
Motono was peculiarly identified.
Notice Of the cabinet changes has
reached the state department where
1t caused little surprise in view OF
the persistent circulation OF runors
OF the impending retirement Of Vis-
count Motono following the arrival In
Toxic of Baron Uchida, the Japanese
ambassador to Russia. Uchtua took
issue with the foreign minister as 10
the advisability OF @ Japanese cam
paign in Siberia and his views were
accepted by the premier.
The construction placed upon the
or Viscount Motono by
officials here Is that, for the present
at least, there win be no forward
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-24
COUNTRY CLUB
ITO ASK GRAVEL
ROADS TO LINKS

A gravel road Is proposed to be
constructed from Fargo to the club
house and golf links Of the Fargo
Country club. two miles south OF the
city, and iii. u. ValIette, French Lick
Springs, Ind. professional golfer. has
been engaged as instructor for the
season. and win come to Fargo
about May 20, II was announced
following the annual meeting Of the
club.
D Reports read az the meeting show
ed the club finances to be I'm good
condition; that members were pay
ing dues regularly: and that there
were but is vacancies In the mem
hership. due largely to enlistments.
It was voted 10 carry members in
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-24
SchOOlbuS
Into Ditch;
No One Hurt

The lives Of several school chill
dren were endangered when a
school bus of the Rustad con-
golidated school, III miles south
OF Fargo, went down a steep en-
banAment and upset four miles
northeast OF that village early
Tuesday morning, according to a
report reaching Fargo today.
The bus was in charge of a 10
year-old schoolboy, Oscar Even
son. The horses became baIEy,
backed UP, sending the bus down
q drain ditch, turning It over
and pinning one Of the horses
beneath.
John Singer. a farmer, went to
the assistance Of those I'm the
bus, and took the children Of the
route TO school in a grain tank.
None Of the children was hurt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-24
Washington Has Not Yet
Acknowledged Honors Won
By The Ninth District

celved kilograms OF congratulations
from chairmen OF other reserve dis
tricts. but Washington had failed to
recognize officially that the ninth
district was the frst to finish.
Yesterday Theodore Void, COVER
nor OF the ninth district reserve bank
telegraphed the treasury department
that he had on record $106, 900, 900 OF
bonds sold. The districts quota as
fixed by Washington was S105, 000.-
600. Every county in Minnesota has
reported oversubscriptions The last
county to report was Douglas which
sent in word yesterday. In the last
campaign So Of the So Minnesota
counties failed to reach aheir allot-
ment.
Montana and North Dakota have
reported every county over. Last
night FIVE counties remained to be
heard from in South Dakota; two in
Wisconsin and seven in northern
Michigan.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-24
MeIDiIle E. Stone GiDen
Substantial Recognition
For IS Years of SeDice

man. OF an honest man"
He told of the risks taken By the
men who are covering the war IN
Europe and Of the fidelity Of the
men operating at home.
The Associated Press. he said, in
vited criticism for "a great deal OF
the criticism Of the Associated Press
is justified. 1t is by no means per-
feet" he declared.
"All of the frailities Of human ma
ture attach to L. That sort OF crit
icism IL most helpful"
Criticism born OF Ignorance could
easily be taken care OF by an ex-
PLANTATION. Malign criticism was a
negligible fraction and III YOU give
an unfair critic rope enough he will
hang himself a
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-24
Thrift Stamp
Sales Total
1884, 404.O7

According to figures announced re-
Gently by Jacob r. Lowell, Jr., chief
clerk OF the war savings stamp de-
partment, the total amount Of the
sales Of thrift and war savings
stamps in the state Of North Dakota
up TO April was approximately
S4S4, 494.07. The sales from Decem-
Der to March 1. amounted to 1858
7O5.92. Mr.. Lowell reports that the
sale Of war savings stamps has not
fallen of during the tine that the
third Liberty loan campaign was in
progress. He states that ii 10 prob
able that May / will be observed
as war savings stamps day through
out the country.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-24
japanese Intervention
In Siberia Results In
Resignation of Minister

movement by Japanese forces, into
Siberia without full and harmonious
understanding with Japan's allies
and with the United States, and 1t is
understood there must be strong
EVIDENCE presented to demonstrate
the existence OF German influence in
Siberia before such an agreement
can be reached.
Conditions in vladivostolE, officials
point out, are not to be confused
with thu larger question OF an ex-
tension OF Japanese activity over the
whole Siberian railroad.
Officials here do not look for furth-
er changes in the Japanese cabinet
at present.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-24

1.-THE Claim" the Metro Al-Star
Series picture. starring Edith Storey,
which is the screen attraction at the
Isis today and Thursday, gives the
talented star much opportunity TO
show her wonderful versatility as
an actress.
AS Belle Jones. the western dance
hall girl, Miss Storey, is cast in the
type of role in which she first en-
deared herself to the public as a mo-
ton picture star Of the first rank. In
horseback riding. the Metro star can
meet all Corners" without fear, for
she is as fearless as she Is expert.
Spring Hats-RahilIy Millinery
Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-24
PRESIDENT OPPOSED TO
WAR ON HUNS ALLIES
(Ry Aasociatsd Press.l

washington. April 24-Definite
opposition TO a declaration OF war on
Bulgaria and Turkey at this time
was indicated by President Wilson
today at a conference with Senator
King, of Utah, who recently intro
ducad q resolution calling for war
with both countries.
Senator King sought the Presi-
dents views as a result Of debate in
the senate yesterday on a resolution
by Senator Brandegee, of Connecti-
cut, asking the senate foreign rela-
lions committee for immediate ac-
ton on the King resolution.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-24
Bomb Caused
Explosion On
US. Steamship
. Assoelated Prsaa.l

Paris, Tuesday. April 2s.-The
blowing up Of the American, steam
ship. Florence III. or the coast Of
Brittany, is believed TO have been
due, says the radio agency, to a bomb
placed on board before she left the
United States, 30 timed as 70 ex-
plode when the vessel reached port.
Owing to ! IRE on board, the news
agency adds the bomb exploded pre-
maturely.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-24
NO aPoRr1" THIS SESSION.
(By Associate1 preeg.

ny E7TNMW.N
Washington, April "a So-caIied
pork barrel amendments to the animal
rivers and harbors appropriation bill
are to be discouraged by the senate
commerce committee The committee
Senator NeisoS ~ Minnesota Sgse AZ. Sacisyyy
ing that no amendments for projects
should be added to the bill which are
not endorsed as war essentials by the
war department.
Evening star., 1918-05-09

10 o'clock. by the womeFs committee for
engineer soldires.
The Engineer Band will play for the
dancing, and already a large number of
tickets have been sold.
The proceeds will be used to buy
wool for the making of knitted gar
ments for engineer soldiers.
A number Of informal parties are being
given for Mrs. Morgan Shuster, who is
here for a visit to Mrs William NJ.
Shuster, at her residence in Q street,
before going to Spring Lake. N. j., where
she has taken a cottage for the summer.
Ensign Philip NJ. Childs, U. s. N. R., Of
Boston and Mrs. Childs. who have been
at the Lafayette Hotel, took possession
yesterday of the residence at No. 301O o
street, which they have leased. Mrs.
Childs was Miss Roberta Wiley Of Wash
1ngton.
Mr.. Justice Brandeis and Mrs. Bran
deis were the guests in whose honor
the British ambassador and Lady Read
Evening star., 1918-05-09

will take possession next month, the
date Of their departure from Wash
ington depending upon the tempera-
ture.
The marriage Of Mrs. Louisa Duva1
Dawson, widow of the first United
States ambassador to Brazil, Mr..
Thomas Cleland Dawson, and Mr..
Philip Charles Soyez Of the French
high commissnon, will take place Sat-
urday at 8 o'clock. Mrs. James Hitch
cock Of Ohio will be the brides at
tendant, and her witnesses will be
Senator Albert B. Cummins and Col.
Lawson Fuller. The witnesses for Mr..
Soyez will be Mr.. Jacques Marguerite
and Mr.. Rene Renard. Mr.. Soyez and
his bride will leave Washington i'm
mediately after the ceremony for a
motor trip.
Senior Diego Manuel Chamorro. for
mer minister Of foreign affairs Of Mica
ragua, has been appointed minister to
Evening star., 1918-05-09

- HE President and Mrs. Will
son, accompanied by Admiral
and Mrs. Grayson, occupied q
box at the National Theater
last evening.
Mrs. Wilson received the Japanese
ambassador and Viscountess Ishii at
the White House yesterday afternoon,
when they had tea with her in the red
room at o'clock.
Mr. Edward N. Hurley, head Of the
shipping board, will entertain at din
ner this evening in compliment to Mr..
Charles Schwab.
Miss Isabel Stettinius. daughter of
the assistant secretary of war and
Mrs. Edward r. Stettinius, is enter
tanning a young peoples dinner party
this evening in compliment to her
house guest. Miss Eleanor Lawrence
of New York.
The minister Of Switzerland and
Nine. Su1zer have taken a cottage for
the summer at NonQuit. Mass, and