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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-06
Former Mayor OF
Neu York Killed
On Flying Field
(By Associated Press.)


Lake Charles, La, July 6.-MaJor
John PurToy Mitchell, former mayor
Of New York city and an officer in
the army aviation service, was in
stantIy killed this morning at Gerst-
ner aviation field here, while fly
ing in a scout machine.
The accident occurred at 1880
o'clock on the flying field, according
to reports received here. Gerstner
field Is 15 miles from AXE Charles.
Major Kirby. commanding officer
at the field, later announced Major
Mitchell fell from the machine, but
offered no explanation as to how the
accident might have occurred. 1t is
the rule. that all flyers be fastened
in the planes by safety belt and
whether examination Of the wrecked
machine indicated that Major Nit
cheI had failed to do this or that
the belt became broken was not
stated.
Major Mitchell, accompanied by
Mrs. Mitchell, came to Lake Charles
from San Diego, Calf, about three
weeks ago and Mrs. Mitchell was at
Geratner field this morning, but did
not witness the accident.
John Purroy, Mitchell, killed in an
aviation accident today, became q
flyer for the army after having been
defeated last faM for reelection as
mayor OF New York. He had served
one term as the chief executive of
the country's biggest city, the young
est mayor ever elected to that office.
On July 19 he would have been 80
years old.
Major Mitchell went into army SER
vice with previous military training,
having taken the course at Platts-
burg while he was mayor. Upon join
ing the aviation corps he was trans
ferred to San Diego, Calf, where,
after completing the cadet training,
he became a full fledged flyer. He
was finally mentioned as having
shown unusual daring.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-06
MezQ, Men in Glass
OneMMStBeReady
For August Call

Washington, July 6.-State draft
executives were directed by Provost
Marshal General Crowder today to
have local boards call up for physi-
cal examination Immediately all new
registrants under the selective draft
law who have been placed in class
one.
District and local boards and
medical advisory bodies will be in
structed to speed their work so as
to have new class one men available
for call to the colors in August.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-06
NOmbartiSamS to
Put independent
Up in Minnesota
tBy Associated Press }

st. Paul, Mimi, July 6.-Announce-
ment was officially made today that
the Nonpartisan league will endorse
a, candidate for governor to run as
an independent at the fall election.
Charles A. Lindbergh, Nonpartisan
candidate for the Republican nom
ination was defeated by Governor
Burnquist in the recent primary by
nearly $4,000 votes.
The Nonpartisan league an
nounced that q farmers state con-
vention" will be held to discuss the
state legislative campaign. The
name of the proposed candidate for
governor may be announced at that
meeting.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-06
STATIONS
EORHCAST-

Wisconsin-Partly cloudy tonight,
probably showers and warmer in
southwest portion; cooler In extreme
southeast portion; Sunday unsettled,
probably showers.
Minnesota-unsett with showers
Sunday and In south and west por-
tions tonight: warmer in south ana
west portions tonight and in west
portion Sunday.
fowa-Partly cloudy tonight and
Sunday, possibly showers in north
east portion; warmer tonight in west
and central portions, In southeast
portion Sunday.
North Dakota - Unsettled, with
showers and warmer tonight and in
east portion Sunday
South Dakota-Unsettled, probably
thunder showers this afternoon or to-
night; warmer tonight; Sunday gem
orally fair, warmer in northeast por-
Iion.
and Sunday; cooler in west portion
tonight and in east portion Sunday.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-06
CONTINUED on page 1O.)
TRooP sElIP eoEs AsHoRE.

Ottawa, Ont, July "a Canadian
troop ship, The city Of Vienna, has
gone ashore on the Atlantic coast.
All the troops and the crew were
safely removed. Official announce
ment regarding the vessel was made
here today through the Office OF the
chief press censor.
1t is thought the ship will be a
total loss.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-06
Meteor Search
ProUes Vain

Dickinson. N. D., July 6.People
all over this district have been
searching in vain for trace OF me-
.teor that sailed over this district
several days ago, and which was
witnessed by people in a district
from Mandan to Beach, and from
Mott and Hettinger as far north as
Killdeer.
The meteors flight was accompa-
MED by a soft roar and the whole
thing was over lin less than 80 see=
onds, during which interval the en-
tire landscape was lighted as though
by the sun, although 1t was after IL
o'clock at night.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-06
clRcus TRAlN WRECKED.
(BY Associated Press.) )

Youngstown, o., July 6.-One man
cident at six o'clock this morning
when Barnum and Bailey circus
train number crashed into the rear
end OF an Erie railroad, New York
Chicago limited at Girard, four miles
west OF here. The man killed was
Thos. Rooney, 25, Of Murphysboro,
Tenn, q hostler Konney was thrown
between two cars by the impact.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-06
Conference On
Russian Problem
(By AssocIated Press.l

Washington, July 64-President
Wilson called into conference today
Secretaries Lansing, Baker and DAN
iels and Admiral Benson. chief of
operations of the navy. There was
no statement of the purpose, but a
report spread that the conference had
to do with the Russian situation It
Is known that the President was
earnestly urged by representatives of
the allies, during the last week to
approve American and allied mill
tary intervention in Siberia and that
the subject has been given renewed
serious consideration.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-06
Rain SdDes the
Western Crops
(Bv Aggoclated Pregs.)

Aberdeen, S. D., July 6.-Rain
starting at an early hour today and
extending generally over northern
South Dakota and southern North
Dakota. has saved the wheat crop,
according to expert agriculturalists.
The crop has been in danger because
of hot winds and lack Of moisture
and farmers declared yesterday that
rain within 48 hours was absolutely
necessary.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-06
Miss Rankin TO
Ram for Senate
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, July 6.--Miss Jean
nette Rankin, representative from
Montana announced today she will
be a candidate for the Republican
nomination to succeed Senator Walsh
In November. The nominating pri-
maries will be August q and Miss
Rankin said, at present, there Is no
other Republican candidate.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-06
Launched II Wan.
Vessels .JuEy 4
nv AegociateIl Press. )

Washington, July 6.-seventeen
American war vessels were launched
on independence Day, the navy de-
partment announced last night and
the keels OF eight others were laid.
The craft put overheard in
cluded fourteen destroyerg, q gum
boat and two mine BWeepers.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-06
MOUie Stars Are
NOz0 CzaSSed As
':ReaJ Actors -
(By Aspoclared xsress.1 J

Washington. July 6.-Moving pic
ture players are classed as "Iegiu-
mate theatrical performers" in an
order announced today by Provost
Marshal General Crowder and draft
boards are directed to consider such
players, musicians and all skilled
persons employed in creation and
presentation Of moving picture pro-
ductions as engaged in productive
employment.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-06
wOpBCAsT FOR THE WEEK..

washington, July 6.-Weather pre-
dictions for the week beginning Mon
day, issued by the weather bureau to-
day, are;
Great Lakes regions: Showers early
in week in upper lake region and by
middle OF week in lower lake region
Otherwise fair weather conditions;
somewhat warmer Monday in upper
lake region and Tuesday In lower
lake region; nearly normal tempera-
ture thereafter.
ITpper Mississippi: Some prospect
Of Showers early in the week, with
generally fair thereafter; tempera-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-06
coNeREss 70 TAKE REcEss.

CUNSRESS 10 lake EEIESSs
Washington, July 6.-Senator Mar
tin of Virginia, Majority leader, an
nounced today in the senate that the
consensus of opinion in both houses
was to have congress recess tonight
until August without action by the
senate on the house resolution auth
ortzing the President to take over
telegraph telephone, Cable and radio
lines.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-06
Congress Agrees
On $40 Wheat

$3.50, as contended for by the sem
ate. The senate accepted without
debate, the substitute previously
adopted in the house and sent the
measure to the President for his sig
nature.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-06
O. Aggoolated Pregs.l

Washington, July 6.--Congress
troversy over the government guar
anteed price Of wheat by approving
a price Of $40 as a substitute for
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-06
BRITISH Casualties.

London, July 6.-British casualties
reported during the week ending to-
day reached an aggregate OF 1886.
The losses were divided as follows;
Killed or died of wounds: Officers,
140; men, 1886. Wounded or missing,
officers, 413; men, 14.1S7.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-06
Big 'Y''Caubaign
LsDue inAMtun191g
CBy Associated Press. }

washington, July 6.-Announce-
ment that campaign for a $112,-
600, 900 fund for the Y. M. T.. A. war
work will begin Immediately after
the fourth Liberty Loan, was made
today by John r. Mott, international
secretary, after a cali on President
Wilson. Mr.. Mott has just conclud-
I'd visit to 2s states in the inter-
est Of the drive.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-14
HIGH SCHOOL CADETS
AWARDED COMMISSIONS

A large number of the students and
The members of the faculty attended
the peace party" last evening at the
high school. A very excellent pro-
gram was given, and Principal c. H.
kingman awarded the following com
missions In the High School Cadets
organization, who had qualified as
officers.
Major-Glen Baker.
Captains-Joseph Carr, Porter Tay.
lor.
First tenants-Harod Wood.
ward, Walter Scherer Fred Anderson.
Second utenants-Hillard, Gerd-
ing, Bianchi.
First ergeants-Percival Belrose,
Walter Larkin, Harold LANCER.
Line sergeants-Ea Martin, Bur
ton Palmer, Joseph Doyle, B. Ian
sing, Schmidt, Kenneth Porter.
Color William j. Curtis.
At the close of the program the
guests went to the gymnasium, where
they danced to music furnished by the
high school orchestra until a late
hour. Refreshments were served il
the gymnasium.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-14
NEWS Of MARRIAGE CO. c BOYS MEET
WHICH WAS TO Be ABUTCH WALKING IN
SECRET LEAKS OUT THE MEUSE SECTOR
WELL KNOWN YOUNG COUPLE
PLAN TO PUT ONE OVER ON
THEIR FRIENDS, u;4JT FIND THE
TABLES TURNED.

Miss Edith Newtson, daughter OF
Mrs. Emma Newtson, 1913 Canal
street, and William Fitzpatrick, son
of Mr. and Mrs. William Fitzpatrick
1925 West Madison street, went to the
Presbyterian manse Tuesday evening
at s o'clock and were quietly married
by the pastor, Rev. j. h. Vonck The
couple intended to keep the ceremony
secret from their relatives and
friends for several months, on account
of their extreme youth.
After the wedding the bride re-
turned to her mothers home and the
groom returned to the home of his
parents, and they never dreamed the
news Of the marriage would leak out
until they themselves announced it,
News has such way Of getting
around these days, and weddings,
especially secret marriages, are so in
teresting, it was sure to be found ont.
Their friends found il out and told the
newspapers.
A reporter from the Free Trader
Journal called the bride up today and
she admitted she was married, and
considered the joke was on her.
Both Mr.. Fitzgerald and his bride
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-14
COMMITTEE MAKING
DRIVE TO RAISE
UNITED WAR QUOTA
OTTAWA ALLOTMENT TO BE IA.
KEN FROM WAR CHEST-SUR.
ROUNDING COMMUNITIES MUST
RAISE ALLOTMENT.

The United war drive of the seven
different organizations in the field Of
activities, all doing their best for the
relief of the soldiers that need their
aid so badly, is now on, and in many
cities great success is achieved thru
the work of committees in the cities
and country towns.
The quota for Ottawa which is
more than 100000, will be taken from
the War Chest Fund, but the immedi
ate country districts are asked and
urged to contribute to this drive.
Letters have been sent out to the
people In Wallace, Dayton, Wedron
and South Ottawa townships in which
are enclosed pledge cards asking the
people to contribute to this war fund
per cent of their last Liberty Loan
purchases. The contributions are
made so that they can be paid in
three installments and 1t il the hope
and expectations of Clarence Griggs,
representing the Y. NJ. c. A., Robert
CART representing the National Cath.
olic War Council, that all of the re.
sponses will be in by Saturday night.
Many pledge cards have already
been received at the different banks
IN the city and the urgency and i'm.
portanCo Of this drive appeals to the
generosity of the patriotic people who
want to see our boys properly cared
for.
The namss Of the seven organiza.
tions participating in this drive are
as follows:
National War Work Council of the
Young Mems Christian Association,
$3.50.
War Work Council of the National
Board of the Young Womens Chris
ian Association, $500.
National Catholic War Council
tknights of Columbus) 1860.
Jewish Welfare Board, 205T.
War Camp Community Service
$500.
American Library Association
20596.
Salvation Army 2.O5GS.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-14
RUNAWAY STREATOR LAD
CAUGHT IN OTTAWA

John Micholijk, a l6-year-old boy
from Streator, was picked up by Of
ficer John Hart at the Rock Island
station last evening at o'clock,
where he was trying to board a train
to get out of town He was taken to
the county Jail, where he confessed he
had run away from his home in Strea-
tor yesterday and was going to strike
out on his own hook" He claimed
trouble arose at home which caused
his father to choke him, after which
he decided to forsake the paternal
roof forever
He was detained in the county jail
overnight and his parents notified
His mother, Mrs, Anne Michoijk,
came to Ottawa this morning and took
him home.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-14
orTAwAN IN MOTOR TRANSPORT
CORPS MEETS BOYS IN OF.
TAWh'e OWN COMPANY. DURING
LONG PERIOD OF SERVICE.

A letter was received by Mrs. W,
d. Duncan from her nephew, Corp.
Harold Duncan. member Of Com
pany G, telling of the boys in the com
pany meeting Walter Walking, an OF
tawa bo ywho enlisted in the motor
transport corps and has been in ac-
tive service in France since the early
spring
When the Company G boys first
landed in France they were stationed
near an old barracks where the troops
of Napoleon Bonaparte had been quar-
tered They walked over to this bar
racks and found the name of Butch
Walking, Ottawa, Illinois, L. S. A.,
written on the wall of this building
The boys felt sure they would meet
the young Ottawan but never saw him
until the early part of October.
The letter reads;
Oct. IA, 1918.
Dear Aunt Margaret:
Received your letter about a WeeF
ago, also one from Freda and Cert
rude
That is a surprise to me about the
government allowance as | did no
sign for it, | have an overdue allot
ment coming, though, which has beer
coming out of my pay for year Pos
sibly chat is what it is
We are fast becoming fish eater,
now-salmon three times a day, viii
hardtack. 1t sure is great. and every
meal you have big appetite-fol
other things. ! would like to have
some of your pancakes about now
with "beacoup,' fresh butter an,
maple sirup. It is too cold and mudd!
and rainy to even think Of things now
Fritz is still backing up, with thu
Yanks trailing him He is a fast goer
though
got the checker board you sen
and have used it many times, and
thank you very much.
We saw Butch Walking the othe
day, and he has not changed bi,
have not heard Of Molroy since
saw him. Bill Clegg is with the dress
ing station; quite a change from
mechanic | haven't seen Bill Mil
gan for long time Julius G is still
with bu. hq. and his back Is doin
finely.
! am well and hope you all are tn
same and will write often with love
HAROLD.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-14

my task in Ottawa, | assure you.
knew that a big Interrogation point
was in the minds Of people when they
saw me on the streets, ! am submit
ting this statement to our publicity
committee of the church to use in the
daily papers in an attempt to remove
that Interrogation point In peoples
minds | want to be here to minister
until the boys come home. want,
with Gods help. to give my life more
unselhshiy and unstintedly to the
great spiritual task In these mighty
lays In which we are living and
among u people know"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-14
Censorship Raised.

Washington, Nov l4.-The voluntary censor
ship by which the press of this country guarded
from the enemy the military policies plans and
troop movements of the United States government
at war, today repealed by Geo. Creel, chair
man of the committee on public information, as no
longer necessary
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-14

longer necessary.
Navy Will Release $4,000.
Washington Nov l4-The navy is in a posi-
ton to release $4,000 men in the course of the
next month, Secretary Daniels announced today
Applications for release will be considered imme-
dately from young men who wish to return to col
lege and who sacrificed their interests to ion the
navy.
There are now more than 100000 men in the
navy the secretary said and of this number SO, 900
can easily be spared without interfering with the
efficiency of this arm of the service
General Election in England
London, Nov IA, 4:30 p m-General election
will be held in Great Britain on December "A,
Chancellor A .Bonar Law announced in the house
of commons this afternoon.
No Immediate Withdrawal
London, Nov. Ia, $40 p. m.-As result of the
movement in Germany to protest against some Of
the terms of the armistice it is unlikely that there
will be any large withdrawal of troops or that the
demobiizaton will be possible in the near future,
it was learned this afternoon from an authoritative
source.
Germans Destroy Property.
London, Nov. II, 2:l0 p. m.-Marshal Foch
has complained to the German high command that
German troops are committing personal violence
on inhabitants and he intends to take action if it is
not stopped, said French wireless dispatch this
afternoon. There has been much destruction of
property in Brussels, Belgium the dispatch said
Peace Conferees Gather.
Paris, Nov II, 80 a. m-Baron Sonnino
Italian foreign minister, and A. J. Balfour, British
foreign secretary, are in Paris today 1t was stated
that Premier Lloyd George and Premier Orlando
of Italy will arrive soon.
To Proclaim international Holiday.
Washington, Nov. l4.--Resoutions providing
for world celebration of the ending of the war in
r Washington on July and the designation of Nov.
Continued page g. col - .s,...4-..-r-., "a
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-14
NORTH SIDE RESIDENTS
WANT CAR SERVICE

: The residents of North Ottawa win
meet at Jefferson School this even
ing to consider a petition to the
city council asking that body to com.
pei the N. l. l.. & T. Co. to operate its
cars on De Leon street The meeting
has been called for 1870.
The North Siders are hopeful that
concerted action will bring them some
relief from the city council.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-14
WEATHER

Fair and warmer tonight.
Friday Increasing cloudi-
ness. followed by showers
in afternoon or night.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-14

Continued on page 5, col. H.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-14
CONTINUE SAVAGE CASE
UNTIL JANUARY TERM

The case Of William j. Savage, who
was indicted by the grand jury in
October for operating confidence
game. was called this afternoon at
1880 o'clock in the Circuit Court ana
was continued until the January term
of court Savage, securing bail after
his Indictment was permitted to go
until his case is called again,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-14
General Election in England.

London Nov a. 4:30 p m.-General election
will be held in Great Britain on December 4
Chancellor A .Bonar Law announced in the hous
of commons this afternoon.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-14

OTTAWA JOURNAL
Establlshed 1859
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-14
Peace Conferees Gather.
To Proclaim International Holiday.

Washington, Nov. l4.-Resolutions providing
for world celebration of the ending of the war in
Washington on July 4 and the designation of Nov.
Continued page 3, col 80 a,....-,..r ,a
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-14
CONGRESS May All.
LEADERS IN DOUBT
nov. II HOLIDAY
(By International News Service)

Washington, Nov. l4.-Herbert c. Hoover
chief of the Food Administration, this afternoon
explained to the members of the Senate finance
committee and the House appropriation committee
the urgent necessity for putting into effect at
his announced comprehensive plan for feeding
Europe.
MIR. Hoover has delayed his start for Europe
until he make all of his plans complete and Sc
assurance that necessary congressional aid will
be extended. He was told by members with whom
he talked that they realized that the necessity was
immediate and was promised all possible ad
Mr.. Hoover told the Senators and Representa-
tives that he was going to Europe to study all of
the problems and that he would be back here about
Christmas, but until he knew definitely he could
not say how much money would be needed and the
leaders with whom he talked were not willing to
indicate whether they believed congress would be
in any mood to appropriate money to feed the enc
mics of the United States