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Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1918-10-05

Parade at 10 m Court House ST. osephs Church
Order OF Parade. ~
Yerington Band D.
American Flag -
Home Guard with Coors.
Service Flag
High School Cadets
Flags OF the Allies
Red Cross f.
Council of Defense.
OF
soldiers Rev Jos Cuna accompanied by the Choir
Dedication of the Service Flag
IIvmn-A Plea o Our Lady OF Perpetual Help
BY Choir and Congregation
Sermon BY Rev Thomas Eorgan
With Boys Tonight by Mrs F. Ross and c. Keema
Keep the Fires Burning by Misses V Borge Burns
Scana.
by Judge Leonard H. Fowler. The Allied
Bring Back Belgian Baby Me" by Miss Lorraine Ross
ADDRESS by Chief Justice \ McCaran The American Flag
I'VE VIII Never Let Our Old Flag Fall =
BY Misses l.. Ros NJ. Some. E RYAN, and NJ Burns.
Star Spanged Banner : BY the Yeringon Band.
Salute to The Flag - by Home Guard
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1918-10-05

Every steel steamship turned out in hundred and moro
sipyards has than million rvets and the raaat OF
the rveter guns sws chorus with the clicking Of the
machine guns France drown the dying German cheers
their submarine exploits.
The clnkng dollars of the Fourth Liberty Loan will add
shler voice that chorus and further lower German
morale
It's cheer for boys in France Make your dol
in the Fourth Liberty Loan Germany will UNDER
stand their voice without translation.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1918-10-05

Four hundred and twenty-six years
ago Christopher Columbus sailed a
cross the Atlantic Ocean, an unknown
expanse Of water, and found some
thing; he also started something, al
exodus from the old world to the
new. October 18th has been pro-
claimed by our President as Liberty
Day and it is recognized throughout
the United States OF America as
legal holiday This year that date
will mean more than it ever has III
the past Across the sea on every
battle front our boys in khaki are
shedding their. blood for the standard
OF Democracy and the principles OF
a civilized world. The machinery OF
a great nation is in motion and ev-
cry day it is pouring men, machinery,
guns and ammunition into Europe
to aid its allies in the fight for world
freedom.
Under the leadership OF the world 5
greatest generals, the entente allies,
during the past month or so, have
pushed back the Hun hordes little
by little. busted the Hindenburg line
and now have the crack German
Il oops on the run for home. On ev-
cry front the allied troops are victor
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1918-10-05

J.K Hanson of Reno, lately OF the
Grey, Reid and Wright store at Fall
lon, has arrived and will have charge
of the shelf hardware at the West
Hardware Co.'S store. He is an eX-
perienced hardware man and will be
of great assistance TO the firm.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1918-10-05

The Local Board has been inform
ed that three special service men will
be called for the Spruce Division TO
be entrained on Oct IA, for Van
couver Barracks. The men have not
been selected The special service
men called for Fort Logan were de
layed in their departure owing to the
inability OF the district board to at
tend to their physical examinations
promptly The men called from Lyon
County had been previously diseharg-
ed and could not be passed by this
board
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-16
Declares That It Would Be a Calamity to Return Again to Volunteer.
 System.
FLEET IS COMING HOME
Great Welcome Will Be Ac- corded the Marines and Sailors; More Sol-
 dierS Coming.

NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-Provost Marshal Crowder in addressing retir- ing members of draft boards advo- cated that the selective service sys- tenn be made permanent as the best method of raising American armies.
 He said in view of the successful test demonstrated for the recent war, it would be a calamity to revert to the volunteer system. He said that An1 n1eric, has profited from the mis- takes of the British, who were oblig ed to adopt conscription.
 The Provost Marshal said the con scrips showed yalor and aggres ssiyeness favorable to the most sea soaed troops,
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-16
In His Speech at the Paris City Hall He Says That America Synpathized
 with France.
NEWSPAPER COMMENT
Italian Papers Consider His Visit Historical Event London Comment
 Favorable.

PARIS, Dec 16.-President Will son delivered an address at the City Hall ceremonies given in his honor in which he said that America viewed Frances sufferings with no or dinary sympathy.
 America" said the President, has been moved deeply by the wars and wrongs, because she knew the manner in which they were perpe- trated
 Your sufferings have filled our hearts with indignation. We entered the war only when we saw the leu. tons purpose was wrong and must be resisted everywhere by men who loved liberty and justice.
 Your delightful and warm wei come has made me feel at home. You are honoring the people of the United States in my person.
 President Poincare escorted Presi- dent Wilson to the City Hall The President and Mrs. Wilson then au- toed through the Bois de Boulogne
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-16
GREAT RECORD FOR SHIPPING
 IN AMERICA
Report of Shipping Board Shows That Reels Were Laid for 1,542
 Vessels.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-The re port of the United States Shipping Board made public today makes a comprehensive showing of ship build ing in the United States for 1917 and 1918 It shows that prior to Novem- Der 1, 1918. the keels had been laid under the direction of the Shipping Board of 1924 vessels with a dead weight tonnage of 7,942,643. The to- tai number of vessels launched was 7s1 with dead weight tonnage of A. 19S,211. The total number of yes sells completed and delivered was 496 with a deadweight tonnage of g. 828,7S1.
 The Shipping Boards plans con template continuation of ship-build- ing for several years or until condi. tions might warrant a cessation of it's efforts.
 American shipyards are being en- couraged to take contracts for pri- vate and foreign interests.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-16
SIMMONS WANTS REVENUE BILL.
 ID COME FIRST
Chairman of Finance Com mittee Says That Taxes Must Be Reduced Soon
 as It S Possible.

WASHINGTON Dec. 6.-Chairman F. NJ. Simmons, of the Finance Com mittee of the Senate, will make q reuest today that all business ex eept the war revenue bill shall be abandoned.
 Senator Reed Smott attacked the plan to raise s4o00. 100000 in 1920. Shoot said that the public had been led to believe that to cover ali ex- penditures at least SIG, 0e,000, ,0O0 was necessary.
 Senator Simmons says the taxes must be reduced and the war debt paid off gradually. He declared that Congress must quit the practice of taking all the burden of taxes the people can bear at the earliest pos siFJle moment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-16
PARIS NEv-, WAS eAYER

PARIS, Dec 1f-- Saturdays As sociated Press Report1 This city Is ablaze with illumination in honor Of the presence of President Wilson.
 The Place de Laconcorde, q great dancing pavilion. Is favorite re- sort for the Americans and their part ners. All of the main bouleyards are thronged with dancing and sing ing crowds.
 Never before has Paris witnessed more gay scene. Confetti is flung from the windows on the crowds ev anywhere. and laughing, happy faces are seen in the cafes, on the streets and in the parks.
 President Poincare's luncheon was attended by 200 persons, Including the members of his Cabinet and for mer Premiers and former Marshals of France
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-16
sINN FElNERs STRONG

BELFAST, Dec. 1.-The strength of the Sim Feiners was feature of the elections Saturday in Ireland. John Dillon of the Nationalists is be- lieved to have been defeated.
 The Sim Feiners contested the Nationalist seats in Parliament on program of complete separation from England. Their candidates were pledged to refuse to attend the British Parliament if elected. For the most part the Sim Fein candi- dates are at present in English pris- ons on charges of being concerned in a German plot. The Countess Markievicz is one of the candidates from the City of Dublin.
 The Nationalist party in most in- stances fought for their seats but a few, notably Swift MacNeill, re- tired from the contests with remarks that Ireland was thankless toward her politicians.
 The Nationalist program for Ire land remains constitutional action in Parliament but they added to this a promise to lay their case for self determination before President Will son. They also promised to try to secure the future position of Ireland in the world encouragement expected to follow the Peace Conference at Versailles. This attitude encouraged some to hope for cooperation be-
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-16
Will Take a Fortnight to Count the Ballots Owing to British Soldiers
 in France.
FIEMNERS ARE ACTIVE
The Strength They Devel- oped in Ireland Is a Fea- ture of the Saturday
 Elections.

LONDON, Dec 16. - Considering the novel conditions under which Saturdays elections were held, and the necessity of waiting fortnight before the ballots will be counted, there is very little indulgence in speculation regarding the result.
 It is generally admitted that the Lloyd George coalition Government was victorious and probably will have 400 seats in the House of Commons.
 The extent of the labor vote is un- known.
 The delay in counting the votes is caused by the British soldiers in France.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-16
SAYS GERMANY HUNDRED

GENEVA, Dec 16 - The Grand Duchess Anastasie of Mecklenburg Schwerin, the mother of the former German Crown Princess and cousin of the late Emperor of Russia, told the Associated Press in an interview that Germany had blundered in en- gineering the war and should not admit her wrong.
 In replying to question whether the former Emperor was to blame she replied: T don't strike man when he is down; I believe that is your American way of saying it"
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-16
CONSTITUTION OF GERMANY IS
 NOW FINISHED Provides for More Restrict ed Authority for Upper
 House Than the u. y s. Senate. BERLIN STRIKE GROWS Over 100000 Men Have Quit; Poland Sewers Re- Iations with the Ger
 man Republic.
BERLIN STRIKE GROWS

BERLIN, Dec 16.-A preliminary draft of the National Constitution has been completed and will be pre- sented to the German Federal states for approval
 It provides for an executive more restricted in authority than the American upper chamber or Senate. The upper house will be composed of delegates from states
 The lower house will be more popu. lar and general and will consist of representatives elected by universal and direct and equal suffrage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-16
Holland Informed Him His Presence Was Likely to Involve Her in
 Serious Trouble.
HE LIKES THE PLACE
His Imperial Wardrobe Has Been Discovered atBer- lin and Has Many
 Suits.

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 16.-The for mer Kaiser has refused to leave Holland. after official representation was made to him that his presence was likely to involve Holland in ser ious difficulties with the Allies.
 It is reported that the famous i'm perial wardrobe in Berlin has been discovered and includes 59S German and foreign military and naval uni forms.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-16
CROWDS THREATEN

LISBON, Dec. 16.-Many people have been marching and parading the streets demanding vengeance for the assassination of the President. Even though the murdered was lynched, it is believed there are oth CTS implicated against whom the crowds are demanding summary ac. ton be taken.
 Another attempt was made a short time ago to assassinate the President, take effect.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-16
NEW REVOLUTION IN MEXICO SOON
 WILL BREAK OUT

FL PASO, Tex, Dec. 16.-Gen. Felippe Angeles. former chief of artillery for Villa, and five other Villa chiefs, crossed the American border secretly and in disguise, to join Villa.
 It is believed that they represent band of Mexican politicians who plan another revolution January 1st. to make Dr. Francisco Vasquez Go meg, provisional President of Mex. icO
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-16
THE DRIVE IS ON

Today the Red Cross Drive for membership begins and the local committee appointed by B. NJ. Rein rends expect to enroll every resident of Gastinedu Channel for the peace program, in which the Red Cross will prove as much of a factor as it was in war work The following telegram has been received from the District Manager of the Coast:
 "Christmas Red Cross Roll Call
 Juneau:
 Henry P Davison, chairman of the War Council of the American Red Cross has issued to the 3,854 chap ters and 22,000,000 members of the American Red Cross the following statment outlining the future policy of the American Red Cross. The whole American people will be ili- vited in the week preceding Christ mas to enroll as members of the Red Cross It is confidently believed that there need be no further cam paigns for Red Cross funds, but in stead the annual Roll Call will con stitute the foundation of the Red Cross.
 "Wherever our soldiers and sailors may be the Red Cross will stay with them until they are demobilized. Nothing which we may do will be left undone for the men in the war zone or those returning or for those in the camps and hospitals or for their fam flies at home to whom will continue to be devoted the administration Of the Red Cross home service section. Tn this latter effort 5000 trained Red Cross workers are now engaged at 2,500 different places throughout the land. The war program of the steady and rapidly merged into a peace program. The wake of the war will however, reveal the preva- lence of disease and give rise to epidemics and emergencies which in all parts of the world will call for unlimited voluntary effort and the manifestation of those qualities Of human sympathy which Government action cannot display. With the war has developed the striking and important fact that many men and women, some of whom had with great success devoted their lives en- tirely to business, came into the Red Cross organization at the outset of the war simply that they might serve their country
 "The chapters will maintain their organizations upon scale adequate 10 the new demands to be made upon them. Local committees will indeed appreciate more and more the value of having in their midst strong and efficient Red Cross Chapters. The divisional organizations with honor ary permanent staffs will be main tained always ready for service and National headquarters will have a large and efficient personnel to direct
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-16
TO WELCOME FLEET

NEW YORK, Dec 1G The home ward bound war fleet of 75 vessels will be met at Sandy Hook by 4e0 harbor craft, and escorted to the anchorage.
 Riverside drive will be illuminated brilliantly, where an official welcome will be accorded to the sailors and marines.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-16
ITALIAN PAPERS PRAISE
 WILSON

ROME, Dec. 1.-The Italian pa Wilson to Europe as a historical event The Epoch one of leading newspapers. declared that no man in Europe is more popular in Europe than since the days of Napoleon. loved by those who once hated and scoffed at him.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-16
TO HONOR PRESIDENT

PARIS, Dec. 16.-President Wilson on Thursday will attend reception to be given in. his honor by Franco American Committee.
 On SatuIlay evening next the President is to banquet with Presi dent Poincare and eminent polite ians Covers will be laid for seventy persons.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-16
AMERICANS CROSS
 RHINE RIVER OVER
 FIVE OF BRIDGES

COBLENTZ. Dec. 16.-The Ameri- cans using five bridges have crossed the Rhine River and are pouring into the last German territory on the Eastern bank. included in the terms of the armistice.
 It is understood that for the pur- poses of occupation. five American and two French divisions will occu py an 1S-mile arch.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-16
ONLY ' SHOPPING
 DAYS UNTIL XMAS

Of course, with the pres ent balmy weather, 1t is difficult to realize that Christmas comes next week. There is now no longer any reason for putting or buy ing those presents owing to adverse weather conditions. Those who do not get in under the wire this week will find bur ragged edges of stocks from which to select their presents.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-16
NOT IN WAR SERVICE

WASHINGTON, Dec 16.-Secre tary Daniels revealed the fact Sat urday that the York river was the missed the war service. The nets used by the boats prevented sub marine attacks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-16
AMERICA IS AFTER LAWN TENNIS CUP
 IN AUSTRALIA NOW

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-The execu- tive committee of the National Lawn Tennis Association has recommended the resumption of the Davis Cup matches in 1920. The cup is em blematic of the worlds title and is now held by Australia, which coun- try won it in 1914.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-16
REMAINS AT PALACE

LISBON, Dec. 16.-The Presidents body is at Belem Palace awaiting the funeral. Parliament has been summoned to discuss the subject of a successor The police suspect the League of Republican Youths as hay
 ing planned the assassination. The officers are protecting labor leaders.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-16
WAR RULES WILL BE SUSPENDED BY THE
 COAST COLLEGES

PORTLAND, Ore, Dec. 16.-The Pacific Coast and Northwest Inter collegiate conferences have decided that the rules which were suspended during the war will be put into oper- ation again in January. The coast track meet was awarded to the Uni yersity of Washington for June 7th.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-16
BONE DRY LAW
 FOR COLORADO
 HAS BEEN SIGNED

DENVER. Dec. 16.-The Governor has signed the bone dry law Citi- zens formed long lines at the Ex- press office to get their last ship ments before midnight of liquor from other States.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-16
WORK IS STOPPED

WASHINGTON, Dee. f6.-The War Department has ordered construction work on all tent camps stopped, which were originally used for mobil- izing the National Guard and later for general training purposes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-16
GIVEN FRANK HINT

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 16.-It is of ficially announced here that the for mer Kaiser was told frankly that his departure from Holland would be a great qualification to the Gov ernment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-16
RED GROSS DRIVE FOR MEMBERSHIP IS UNDER WAY Local Committee Will En- deaVor Get Every Res
 ident of Juneau to
 Become Member. IS FOR PEACE PROGRAM Ped Cross Win Continue as I,nnortant Factor of
 Peace as It Was
 in the War.
IS FOR PEACE PROGRAM

WASHINGTON Dec 16. - The American Red Cross opened Christ mas enrolment week with great swing. hoping tos increase the pres ent membership of 22,o00 900. The money. to be ootained through mem bership fees will be used to conduct Inc Red Cross peace work, and re. l.eve suffering peapie.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-16
LONDON COMMENTS FAvoRABLY

LONDON, Dec. I6,-London news papers are filled with detailed de- scriptions of President Wilson's re- ception in Paris. They are universal in commenting the speech made by Wilson Saturday
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-16
LABOR SUPPORTS WILSON

STOCKHOLM, Dec. 16-Hjalma Brantin, Socialist leader, has wired President Wilson. assuring him of the moral support of Swedish labor in an endeavor to carry out the prin- ciples laid down in his fourteen peace points.
 The Swedish Liberal party also sent a telegram of gratitude direct ed to the President.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-16
PRESIDENT OF PORTUGAL IS
 ASSA22 2InhTED
His Slayer Was Lynched and the Crowds in Lis D01 Streets Demand
 Revenge on Others.

LONDON, Dec. 1G.-Dr. Sidonio Pass, President of Portugal, was shot and killed Saturday night at the railway station in Lisbon. The as sassin was lynched. The Minister of the Interior has assumed the Presidency.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-16
SPANISH MINISTER
 DECLARES KING ASKED . SUSPEND PARLIAMENT

MADRID. Dec l6.-Minister Ro- mances. after Cabinet meeting called to consider serious outbreaks in Catalonia. issued a note declaring that the King had been asked to suspend Parliament.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-16
. STRIKE BERLIN 5.

LONDON, Dec. 16.-Advices re- ceived here says the Berlin sttrike has reached serious proportions.
 Two newspapers only are being published.
 It is reported that 350,000 work men are out on the strike, and it is expected others will join them.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-16
ONE MEXICAN KILLED

NEW YORK, Dec. 16-A clash on Nov. 29th. is reported by the crew of the steamship Monterey, ar irving here today.
 One Mexican was killed and anoth- er mortally wounded. One American was wounded.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-16
WANT HUN SHIPPING

COPENHAGEN, Dec. 16.-The Sail ors' Council of Warsaw demands control of the German merchant mar inc fleet, and threatens to sink the vessels if the demand is not com piled with. The Council also insists boats.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-16
MORE SOLDIERS ARRIVE

NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-The Ameri- can transport Levathian, bringing home 5000 Naval forces, arrived in port Sunday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-16
TIANE oyEa THE TOP

Reports from Thane before noon said that every woman and man and child resident If tLat place had joined the Red Gross
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-16
SEWERS RELATIONS

AMSTERDAM, Dec 16. Poland has severed diplomatic relations with Germany.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-16
PERSEVERANCE ALSO

Tie same was true of Persever. ance. The two places will give a large adled membership to the Ju- ueau Chapter of the Red Cross.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-16

he me i 
 
 
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The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-16
FRENCH PEACE DELEGATES

PARIS. Dec l6.-The Echo de Par Is says the French delegates at the Peace Conference will be Premier
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-16

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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-09-10

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