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The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-04-22

John Green, rancher near Doug
las, states that he prefers native
hay to alfalfa as it is much better
for the cattle. He said that one
evening when he went out to gather
in the cattle which had been turned
loose on the beach, while the tide
was low. he saw a number of extra
head and upon investigation found
that they were deer, who were play
ing among the calves and having a
great time. He regretted the fact
that his camera had been left at
home.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-04-22

w. L. Kilburn has been employed
as wharfinger at the city dock at
Ketchikan for five years, and during
that time has only lost 81 days.
However, he stated that the present
winter had come nearer to getting
his goat than any other.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-04-22

John Carlson, of Taku Harbor,
recently sold his cannery for $780,
600 to Libby, Mcneil & Libby, after
refusing several other offers during
the course of the year.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-04-22
WAR TAX TICKETS are ON 8,

at the following business places
Thompson & Gagnon, Arctic Pool
Hall, Cooney & Cooney, Tavern cafe,
Terminal Pool Hall, Portland Pool
Hall.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-04-22

The twelve-foot chimney leading
from the kitchen annex at Eagle
hall was recently swept away at Jun
eau by the heavy accumulation of
snow. The chimney crashed through
the roof, causing more or less dam
age, but fortunately injuring no one.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-04-22
ELSEWHERE IN ALASKA

Sam Kohn, Alaska pioneer and
resident of Juneau the past tenty
years, died there recently, leaving
host of friends to mourn his loss.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-24
Germany to Loot Roumanla.

London. May 2i.--11conomic advan-
tages which Germany has obtained In
the peace treaty with Roumania ar"
equivalent TO an indemnity from Tint
nation, In the opinion of the German
experts, DR. Won Kuehlmann, the Ger
man foreign secretary, told the Rer-
lin chamber OF commerce In his recen.
speeches In which he discussed tho
Roumanian treaty before that body.
tho German wireless report OF the ad-
dress shows.
Gernany's control OF the coming
Rouma1ian harvest caused the food
question to be looked forward to with
IA certain amount of confidence. Dr.
Won Kuehlmann declared. The trade
privileges include the lease to Ger
man company for ninety nine years or
the Bucharest Czernavoda- -Constnnza
railway line thus giving ready access
to the petroleum fields and grain cen
tors.
Referring to the geographical situa-
ton. which eliminated the question or
territorial acquisitions. DR.. Won kuehl-
mann said therefore It was all the
more necessary to obtain economic ad-
vantages up to th~ limit of Roumania =
capacity for production"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-24
Germany and Austria Neg
lect and Abuse Slavs Held
in Prison Camps.
HALF OF NUMBER
ARE TUBERCULOUS
Many Others Suffering From Con.
tagious Diseases--Roturn to Russia
Involves Great Problem Because Of
Lack Of Food and Proper Medical
Assistanoe-Japsn and China Sign
Important Military Agreement.


Moscow May Is tDelayedl--One
million OF 5000 900 Russian war pris-
oners in Germany and AUSTRIA Hun
gary are total invalids.
In Germany there arc 100000 and
in Austria 100000. Half OF the in
valids are tuberculous. most OF them
in the last stages OF that plague. Many
uf the remainder are suffering from. from.
other serious contagious disease. Their
return to Russia under present con-
ditions Is great problem IN account
of lack OF food. proper accommoda-
tions and medical assistance.
The exchange OF invalids has been
going on for some time,
Plans are being made for the re-
patriation OF b.000.o0 refugees to
Russian provinces occupied by the
Germans Some of the refugees are in
Siberia while the others are In R,issla-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-24

the eve Of the tragedy, Juno 20, 1917,
Miss Lusk said that she told him that
II he did not care for that would end
1t all. The witness said that ne replied
that he did still care for her and that
she then told him that she must tell
Mrs. Roberts and ask her for his free
dom.
He promised to do so that night, she
testified.
The next afternodh. after falling to
keep an appointment she had made for
the morning, Mrs. Roberts came to her
home, Miss Lusk said. and declared
her husband had told her Miss Lusk
was the biggest fool he had ever
knew and she had chased him until
he never had any peace"
Miss Lusk went up stairs to get the
doctors letters and seeing the pistol
she brought that down Also intending
to take her own life.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-24
MRS. STOKES CONVICTED.
Found Guilty s Espionage. on Thre
Counts,

Counts.
Kansas City, May 24.-Mrs Rose
Pastor Stokes. charged with violation
of the espionage act was convicted by
a jury in federal court Thursday night
Mrs. Stokes was convicted upon all
three counts in the indictment against
her.
After comforting with Francis NJ
Wilson, United States district attor-
ney, and Seymour Stedmon Of Chi
cago. Mrs. Stokes counsel. Judge Van
valkenburgh announced he would de-
fer sentence pending a motion for a
new trial. He set June l as the date
for hearing the motion
Pending the ruling upon the motion
Cor new trial, Mrs. Stokes will con-
tinue at liberty under bond The spe-
cific act on which Mrs. Stokes was
indicted was writing to the Kansas
City Star a signed article in which
she said she was not for the govern
ment and did not believe the United
States should have the unqua lifted
support of every citizen In its war
aim.
"No government which Is for the
proflteers can also be for the people"
the letter said, "and am for the peo-
pie while the government is for the
prof1teers."
The first count OF the Indictment
charged her with wilfully and know :
ingly attempting to cause insubordi-
nation. disloyalty. mutiny and refusal
Of duty in the military and naval
forces Of the United States.
II,
structing the recruiting and enlistins
service of the United States and the
third accused her Of making and con-
veying certain false reports and false
statements with the intent on her part
to interfere With the operation and
success Of the, military and naval
forces of the United States. and to
promote the, success Of the enemies
Of the United States" \
The defense did not deny the au-
thorship of the communication, but
contended that by using the term
government she meant the admins
tration, and that such criticism did
not constitute violation of the espion-
age act. The government contended
that her motive in writing the COM
munication was to spread disloyal
propaganda and interfere. with the
prosecution Of the war. The case has
been on trial since last Monday.
Mrs. Stokes received the jury's ver-
dict without emotion.
As she was leaving the court room
she declared she intended going on
with her work.
"If keep my health" she said, 81
rir ~
should be locked up it would make my
efforts tremendously more effective"
The offense for which Mrs. Stokes
was convicted carries with it a pos
sible penalty of fine Of $4,000 or
Imprisonment for 20 years or both on
each count.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-24
GRACE LusK FINISHES STORY.
Defense Expects to Complete Exami-
nation Today.

Oer0HS0 Expects 10 $oTPtoto cAdmb'
nation Today.
Waukesha, Wis, May "a. - Grace
Lusk continued her story on the witt
ness stand today at her trial for slay-
ing Mrs. Mary Newman Roberts. Early
this afternoon the defense expects to
complete the direct examination and
cross examination will begin.
So far Miss Lusk has told the story
Of her Life up to a month Of the shoo.. Z.
ing. She has flatly denied DR.. Roberts
testimony that she had pursued him
and declared he won her sympathy by
representing himself as an unhappily
married man.
She stated that several times Dr.;
Roberts paid her railway fare from
Milwaukee to Chicago. =
II can not remember" Grace Lusk
told the ury which will decide her fate,
when ASKED regarding the shooting on
the witness stand today.
Did you intend to shoot Mrs. Rob-
erts?" she was aasked.
Never, never, ne&er,55 she cried
did you intend to take Mrs. Roberts,
life?" 4
Never. Why should To-, M 5i - 81
IN telling Of meeting DR.. Roberts on
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-24
China. Jap Agreement.

Toxic. May 1s.-[Delayed.l The
military agreement with China has
hnarr siensd n ia not likely the details
VIII be announced. Also IT WAS made
particularly to meet the contingency
OF military action In Russia.
Hopes are entertained that 1t will he
the forerunner to permanent agree
ments with China and therefore IT 10
regarded as Of great historical moment.
Efforts will be continued to be pre-
pared for an economic understanding
concerning me development of China
and for the broad cooperation OF the
two great nations In the orient,
The present accord between China
and Japan Is attributed to the non
oppressive and insistcnt tactfulness
OF Premier Terauchi .
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-24
NEWS OF THE DAY
T.-R. BULLETIN
The Weather,

The Weather.
Sun rirses May % at 5:S1. sets at s, :
Iowa-Thundcr showers this az =
noon OF tonight. cooler tonight in ) I
and central portions; SATURDAY : n
orally fair and cooler. a.
Range of temperature at Sshall-
town: Thursday, g. and AZ ~ednes
day, 81 and As; May %. l9' . and S6.
At this morning. 60; srday. AZ.
Rainfall, 2.04 inches.
PAGE ONE.
Teiegraphic News:
Huns Set ror New Drive
Allies Confident
Lloyd George Optimistic of Out
come.
Million Russian Prisoners Total
Invalids,.
Scope of Work or Fight Rule Linn
itless.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News:
/ Material Gain in Hog Supply.
Men of Three Wars to Parade.
Volunteers Fail TO Meet Army Needs;
One Iowa Boy Great Patriot.
River Traffic TO Be Revived
PAGE FOUR.
War News and Comments:
L. S. Army Now 2,03S,000 Men.
Cost of War Per Capita.
Cologne Raided by British Airmen.
Boys in War In Better Heath.
PAGE FIVE.
Story:
Long Live the King.
PAGE SIX.
Editorial:
Money in the Banks.
The Old Mans Will
Booze Contingent Busy
Topics and Iowa Opinion.
PAGES SEVEN, EIGHT, NINE, TEN
AND ELEVEN
City Newv.s,
Flood Sweeps Linn Creek Valley,
Lowland Flooded; Homes Flooded
Court Would Arbitrate Gas Cases.
Prefers SColdiering to Farm Work.
Your War Garden.
Brief City News.
PAGE TWELVE.
Markets and General:
Excessive Rains Lift Corn.
Oats Market Follows Corn Action.
Cattle Steady.
Decline in Hog Prices,
Federal Rules on Wool Crop.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-24
MEMORIAL DAY IN FRANCE.
American Soldiers to Honor Memory
Of Fallen Comrades.

,By the Associated Press
Nth the American Army In France.
Nav 24.-The American dead, sleep
ing In the soil of France. VIII receive
the homage of the American army on
Memorial day.
MANY OF these who have given their
lives for their country are lying In
graves over which shells ana oaiiets
are flying but wherever they rest tnelr
comrades will pay tribute to their
memory.
To many Americans now fighting IN
France Memorial day ft5TasosS.c SIM
ply has meant a holiday. In vague
way they appreciated the decoration or
graves by survivors OF civil war days
but now they regard Memorial day IN
a different light
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-24
FARM LOANS OF ss1, 1865, ,5ss
Twelve Land Banks Do Big Business
First Year Of Existence.

Twelve Land Banks Do Big Business
First Year Of Existence.
Washington. May 24-The twelve
federal land banks established under
the farm loan act have made loans to
farmers to the amount OF sol, S65, $500
according to a statement for condition
Of April 80, 1918, Issued today by the
farm loan board. This date marks tho
close Of the first years business. The
capital stocks of the banks have in7
creased from $4,000, 600 to slS,950. s95
and farm loan bonds to the amount OF
$50, 100000 have been issued The banks
excess of expenses and interest
charges over earnings amounted to
$411.954.24, which is about per cent
Of the capital
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-24
Now Rivetlna Record.

London. May PA new rivttlng rec
ord for the United Kingdom was made
yesterday at Barrow by William Moses.
an employe Of vickers Union. Using a
2s5 pound riveter Moses drove S,so4
rlvets in nine hours, Tho riyets were OF
two kinds. countarsunk and snap head
and the tools employed had been In use
for twelve months.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-24
German Troops Mutiny.

Washington, May ga German d.
vision at Dvinsk, Russia, ordered from
the east to the western front, refused
to proceed and fifty men were executed
and 1000 Imprisoned, says a Russian
wireless dispatch today to the state de-
partment. other German troops in the
vicinity held demonstrations in favor
Of the division.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-24

crete laden ships sunk in the entrance
to the Zeebrugge canal at Zeebrugge,
the Germans now are engaged in cut
ting away the piers in an attempt to
outflank the distractions.
Photographs taken three days ago
by British naval airmen show this, and
they also show how completely the
canal entrance has been blocked.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-24
RED CROSS FUND GROWS.
Managers Of Campaign confiden
Amount Will Be Oversu bscribed.

Managers Of Campaign confiden.
Amount Will Be Oversubseribed.
Washington, May 24.-With four
working days of the campaign remain
ing the second $1O0.O00.G00 war fund
of the American Red Cross today lacked
$36.05O,3S9 OF reaching its total. Of
ficials were confident that unreported
pledges and strenuous final efforts
would result in large oversubscrip-
ton.
Reports today showed that $ss.949.-
GIL had been raised.
Three quarters of the 800, ,000, 900
second war fund Of the Red Cross was
found to have been subscribed when
totals were made this morning atHna-
tional Headquarters and optimism was
felt there will be large oversubstrip-
tion before the drive ends.
Subscription reports received gave
the central division 1896, 900, includ-
ing $1,000, 900 from Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-24
COUNT MlNETro lNrERNED.
Judge Baker Refuses to Continue Bond
Of $4,000.

Chicago, May 24.-lnternment OF
Count James Minotto began this after
noon at Fort Sheridan Judge Baker in
the federal court Of appeals, declined
to continue the $4,000 bond on which
the count has been at liberty and
ordered him held until the court hears
the case, June II.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-24

rehung in place of honor near one OF
William Howard Taft.
Colonel Roosevelt was dropped from
the rolls of the club when the split oc-
Cured in the republican party In 1912
In letter today to Secretary William
S. Dennison he said:
II am very much pleased at the ac-
ton of the executive committee. | ac-
cept with the utmost pleasure and I
shall be around at the club very soon
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-24
Americans to Defend Paris.

I Paris May 24.-An American esqua-
5drille composed Of aviators chosen
from among the best American pilots
4. 4. the future will help to defend Paris
against enemy air raids.
Offer of this help was made by the
chief OF the American aviation. service
and accepted by the French govern
nent thru NJ. Dumesnil, minister OF
} aviation.
s An official announcement of the
American offer was made after a Ger
man air raid some time ago. \ 1t was
proposed to organize an American
y esQladfille especially, detailed to de-
bfend the French capital.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-24
Expresses Faith in Allied
Armies in Holding Back
Hun Rushes.
GERMAN HOPES NOW
BASED ON RAPID BLOW
Next Few Weeks to Be Race Between
Hindenburs and President Wilson,
Declares British Premier - Collapse
of Russia Releases Hun Hordes For
Western Battle Line When Allied
Lines Are Trimmed.

London, May 24.-"We are on the
eve Of great German attack" said
Premier Lloyd George in an ad-
dress today at Edinburgh. "Those
who know best what the prospects
are feel most confident about the
result
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-24
FEDERAL CONTROL OF
PULLMAN SERVICE
Carrier Business to Be Taken Over by
Government and Made Part Of Rail-
way System Manufacturing Part
Not Under Government.

Chicago. May 24.-The carrier busi-
ness Of the Pullman company has been
taken over by the government and will
become part of the railway system.
according to an announcement today
by Charles Runnells, vice president Of
the Pullman company. The govern
fnent, 1t is stated. will pay the Pullman
company rental for it's carrier induo
try, based on the thrce-year average
earnings prior to June 30, 1917.
1t is expected the government will
not interfere with the manufacturing
part Of the company. Just when the
contract will be drawn and what its
terms will be Is not stated.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-24
SPANISH WAR VETS MEET.
Seventeenth Annual Convention Opens
In Chicago.

Chicago May 24-veterans Of thu
Spanish American war from all sec
tions of the country are here today
for the opening session Of the seven
teenth annual session. The business
meetings, will be held tomorrow.
The principal speakers will be Col.
George Saybayan army instructor in
codes and ciphers at Geneva. ILL.,, and
s. J. Duncan Clark, who will speak
on when Pershing Gets to Potsdam."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-24

London, May 24.-"As a result Of a
raid carried out by the enemy yester-
day north OF hill 10 (north Of Lens) a
few OF our men are missing" says to-
days official statement. Early last
night the enemy attempted another
raid on one Of our posts in Aveluy
woods but was driven off.
I'VE carried out successful raid
shortly after midnight southwest Of
LaBassee and captured a few pris-
oners. IL
"A few prisoners were secured by us
fiu patrol encounter north Of the
ipres Confines canal.
'.The hostile artillery was active last
night west of Lens and in the neigh
borhood Of Givenchy and Festubert.
Our positions in the forest Of Nieppe
section were bombarded with gas
Shells
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-24
BRITISH MISSION TO JAPAN.
Prince Arthur and Others Reael
America En- Route to Far East.


America En- Route to Far East.
An Atlantic Port, May 24.-Prtnce
Arthur of Connaugh. son of the Duke
Of Connaught and Strathearn, former
governor general of Canada, and a
cousin Of King George, arrived here
today from an English port heading
a British mission en- route to Japan.
The mission made the voyage aboard
a British cruiser.
The prince and his party were met
by Assistant Secretary Of State Long,
Col. E. NJ. House. General White, head
of the British recruiting mission in
this country, Give Bailey. British con-
sui general. and other Americana sand
British officials.
The princes mission to japan is in
connection, with the recent appoint.
ment OF the emperor Of Japan as an
honorary field marshal in the British
army.
He is carrying to the emperor field
marshars baton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-24
I.a;a,,. ,d.. e M.h. i. Einh..

Washington, May 24-Republicans
gan indulge in a great war whoop over
T a letter Col. Easeby~Smith, assistant
to Gen. Crowder and a democrat, re-
ceived from personal friend, who is
a staunch republican. The letter reads
"A drafted Indian came back from
the training camp to the reservation
and was asked how he liked 1t.
mot much good; too much salute
not much shoot
tfHe was then asked II he knew what
I he was, to fight for, and he replied:
yeah. me know: me fight to make
whole damned world democratic
party. .3
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-24

The Russians undertake the greatest
number of pilgrimages to the Holy
Land. 1t is estimated that In normal
times between 10000 and 10000 Rus
SLAMS visit Palestine every year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-24
Ask Increased Rates.

Washington, May e4.-Application
was made to the Interstate commerce
today by the southwestern
railways for permission to increase
freight rates on fuel oil from Kansas
and Oklahoma to Peoria and adtaceng
points to a basis OF 20 cents hundred
pounds
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-24

The cloth clippings for filling the
fracture pillows for the army hospitals
are now cut by machines in one-ciShth
the time formerly required by the
women Of the country who have
undertaken the work.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-24
swedish Minister Quits Toxic.

London. May 2i.-Much speculation
has been aroused in Toxic over the
departure OF G. O. Wallenherg the
Swedish minister, and fourteen prom
inent Swedish residents. according -
n dispatch from the japanese capital
to the Daily Express,
Allegations OF unneutral conduct by
the minister are freely made.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-24
Many Thousands Of Huns Crippled.

New York, May 24.-More than 2,4OO,-
600 wounded and sick men have been
returned to the fighting front and $780,
900 soldiers have been discharged from
the German army as unfit for further
service, according to report made in
the reichstag as contained In the Ber-
liner Tageblatt Of April "a, copy Of
which Is received here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-24
Raid. by French Forces.

Paris, May 24.-French troops last
night carried out raids along several
parts of the front notably southeast Of
Coucy, on the Aisne front, in the
Champagne, and in the Vosges, in
which prisoners were .taken,> today's
war office report states.
German raids attempted to the west
of Noyon on the main battle front and
rsoutheast Of Mesnil-St. Georges were
failures.
There was intermittent shelling a,
several points on the front.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-24
ANOTHER DEATH At BOONE.
Death Of Mrs. Daniels Brings Toll 0,
Storm TO Eight. e.

Boone, May 24-Mrs. Arthur DAN
iels, one Of the fifty persons injured
in Tuesdays tornado here. died early
today, raising the Boone death toll list
to eight. Mrs. Charles Kilbourn, an
other of the injured, is not expected to
live thru the day.
The total fatalities in the entire
central Iowa storm area now stand
at, nineteen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-24
FACE RAyARIAN RESERVES.

Americans Confronted by New Organ.
izations in TouI Sector.
With the American Army in France
May 2S-German troops which faced
the Americans along the Toul sector
for several weeks have been with
drawn and sent 10 the battle area of
northern France. They have been re-
placed by the Eighth Bavarian re-
serves.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-24
PATRIOTIC ROCKFORD FAMILY.
Four Sons in Service; Father in Y
M c. A. Work

TVT' " N WIT
Rockford. Ill., May 24.-Mr. and Mrs.
Aaron O. Williams. of this city, have
four sons In the United States mill
tary service. Today Mr.. Williams
announced he would enter Y. M. c. A.
service for overseas duty.
'I am proud to think l have the
boys to give,' Mrs. Williams said to-
day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-24
To Call on Wilson.

Washington, May 24.-The mission
headed by>Prince Arthur. the state de-
partment announced today. is on it's
way to Japan. It will come to Wash
ington to call on President Wilson