davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1918-02-25
Query to Secretary Baker.

The senator said that Secretary Bak-
er declared last month before the Sen
ate military committee that ships is
the crux of our problems now," and de-
tnanded:
why were those words not uttered
by the War Department ten months
ago."
Secretary Baker could have easily in
quired regarding this matter. Senator
McCumber continued. If the Secretary
answers that this is no part of the
duties of the Secretary of War, that a
shipping board has been created for
that purpose, and he was only con-
cerned with the creation of an Army.
1t seems, the senator said, that this is
"unanswerable argument in favor of
a war board"
Now that we have awakened, now
that we have an Army of 100000
ready, now that neither we nor the
world have the shipping to take that
Army over and supply it what are you
going to do about it," he asked. You
will either get right down to business
and construct ships on greater scale
than you have ever contemplated, or
you will allow this war to be over be-
fore you get into it, and our Presi-
dents fourteen articles of peace con-
ditions will be a less needed scrap of
paper than the Belgian treaty.
when we send men to France and
then allow those remaining at home to
receive either enormous wages for
labor which they do not perform or
enormous profits on goods furnished.
thereby delaying and hindering the
government in its efforts to speed up
construction. the death of every SOL
der by reason of this delay is charge
able not alone to the SlackerS and
idlers. but to the members of Congress
as we'll.
Evening star., 1918-02-25
Another Aviation Cadet Killed,

DALLAS. Tex. February 25.-R. E.
Stall of Detroit, Mich, cadet in the
aviation branch, Signal Corps, fell 200
feet at Love Field today and was killed.
Stall was a graduate of the University
of Ohio. His father, W. H. Stall, lives
at Long Beach, Cal
Evening star., 1918-02-25
SET ASIDE MARCH
ASPRAYER MONTH
Presbyterian Churches Adopt
Suggestion Made by Denom-
nations "War Assembly,"

March is TO be set ASIDE as Elonln
of prayer in relation to the war In the
Presbyterian churches of this city.
AT a meeting of the Presbyterian
Ministers Association of Washington
this morning in New York Avenue
Presbyterian Church, Rev. DR.. Wallace
Radcliffe announced that the war as
sembly of the Presbyterian Church
has asked that next month be so desig-
mated.
He explained it is proposed to have
nightly meetings in all churches DUR
ing the first week. with sermons by
the pastors. The second week is to
be devoted to neighborhood prayer
meetings. The third week will be de-
voted to nightly prayer meetings at the
will be decided upon later.
The executive committee of the as
sociation was instructed to arrange
plans for this month of prayer and to
report at the meeting next Monday.
Review of German Writings.
A review of the book "Hurrah and
Hallelujah," the teaching of Germany's
poets. prophets, professors and preach
ers, was given by Rev. DR.. T. E. Davis.
pastor of Westminster Memorial Pres
byterian Church.
DR.. Davis confined himself almost en-
tirely to the sermons of some of the
German preachers. Il believe the
preachers are the most reliable in their
statements, and the most careful in
their expression of hatred and vilif1ca-
tion," he said. And yet a careful read
ing of these sermons will show their
pitiful, insolent contempt, for: all other
nations, their self-glorification. their
IL.
man God"
DIR. Davis gave some quotations from
these sermons, in which it was said:
1.-The present war is just war. right
eous war, a war under Divine leader
ship. God has called Germany into this
war. He is fighting for them, and they
cannot be defeated or destroyed.
That God is the God of the Germans
is plainly stated by theological profess
sors and preachers of Germany. he
continued. He said also that these
German preachers all declare that Ger
many did not begin the war. and in its
hatred of England. as expressed in all
of these sermons, is seen the intense
bitterness of the German people.
Note That Rings Through Sermons.
He pointed out that one note that
rings. through these sermons is that
Germany will be victorious: that she
cannot be conquered
"The reasons. briefly given. are: Ger
many is fighting Gods battle. God has
called her into this war. He will not
permit His chosen people to be over
thrown. The Germans are innocent,
pure and holy-they cannot SIM"
DIR. Davis said the day is coming
when Germany shall be a free country,
when the will of the people shall be the
only source Of human authority. Ger
many shall never me destroyed" he
continued, ''but out of the wreck and
ravages of the present war there shall
come a new Germany to take its place
in the brotherhood of nations, a new
and glorious German republic. without
a kaiser to deceive, delude and de-
stroy.'
A general discussion of the paper
was engaged in by the pastors.
Evening star., 1918-02-25
Additional Details Brought Out.

Senator McCumber's reference to ex-
penditures by the government at Hog
Island in excess of estimates brought
interruptions from Senators Nelson and
Jones, who explained additional details
merce committees investigation.
Senator Gallinger Joined Senator Nell
son in a statement that the Hog Island
situation is being improved under the
direction of Admiral Bowles, who is
now in charge of the work there.
Evening star., 1918-02-25
Blames Secretary Burleson.

I'VE will not submit to the kind of Or
ganization Mr.. Burleson would have us
maintain. II the post Office had been prop
erly managed many of these Organisations
would never have affiliated with the Amer
of his employees forces them to come TO
organized labor for protection from auto
cratic methods 1t Is in this spirit Of CO.
and always shall come to Congress"
Mr.. McLarin inserted an excerpt from
the report of the executive council Of
the American Federation Of Labor 1T
its Bufalo convention November 10.
Evening star., 1918-02-25
Hope Slight for Thos. Aboard.

When naval guhners had shot a line
from the shore across tho bow of the
Florizel as she lay submerged from
her funnel aft. and saw no attempt on
the ship to make the line fast, II was
believed all those on board were dead,
About midnight, however, watchers re-
IContinusd On Fourteenth Page.)
Evening star., 1918-02-25
Senator Gore to Seek
Action on Bill Giving
U. S. Phone Control Here

Senator Gore Of Oklahoma. who some
sime ago introduced a bill for the
CONTINUED on Second Page-)
Evening star., 1918-02-25
BoIshevik Premier Tells Coun-
Gil Huns Have Knees on
Chest of Nation.
ALLIED EMBASSIES STAY;
B0CHES PLAN MONARCHY
American and Other Diplomats Be.
lieve German Terms Must Be
Cleared Before Taking Action.
APPOINT NEW CHIEF OF ARMY
Officials Place General to Succeed
Ensign Who Resigned as Mill
tary Head of Forces.

'y the Associated Press.
BERLIN, February IS.
via London.-German troops
have occupied Pernau, a
Russian seaport in Livonia,
SO miles northeast of Riga,
and Dorpat, 157 miles north
east of Riga, the German war
Office announced today.
In the German advance to
Dorpat 5000 Russians were
taken prisoner. This flying
detachment travelled 100
miles in five and one-half
days.
The advance guard of
Gen. Won Linsingen's troops.
in the south, has reached
Zhitomir, IS miles west of
Kiev, and established con-
tact there with Uhainian
troops.
Evening star., 1918-02-25
WEATHER.

Probably rain tonight and early to-
morrow; warmer tonight; somewhat
colder tomorrow.
Temperature for twenty-four hours
ending z PM: Highest, 65. at pm.
yesterday; lowest, Al, at I am. today.
For full report see page IA.
Evening star., 1918-02-25
DENOUNCES THE BOLST1EVIKI
NRANKS OF AMERICAN LABOR
Senator McCumber, After Referring to
Treachery In Russia, Scathingly Rebukes
Pro6teering-Alleges Appalling
Conditions in Shipyards

energy needs mobilization" He denied
there was labor shortage, saying that
what's lacking 'is mobilization of the
labor we have and the ability to insist
that days work by those pretending
to labor shall be given for just and
liberal compensation on the part of the
government"
He estimated there are 6.500,000 men
between the ages of eighteen and sixty
two in this country who are doing moth
ing, but yet soldiers are compelled to
die for these men,
: War was declared ten months ago, as
serted Senator McCumber. and the rails
ing of an Army begun while the press
of the country began to discuss what
the enemy, but the ship question was
not taken into consideration.
Evening star., 1918-02-25

eConttnued on second P1$e1
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-09-28
FROM OVER THERE.

Regimental Supply Sergeant G..
Boyd Chester, of the First Kentucky
Regiment, writes the following let
ter to the Kentucky Irish American
from France, dated November "a:
"Our outfit Is still humping
around the vacant lots of France.
We came out of billets two weeks
ago and have been jumping from
place to place ever since. l met lots
Of Louisville boys over here, among
them being Cyril O'Brien and the
Brady boys. Otis Logsdon, the
Twin City League umpire, is in our
outfit and has made his appearance
In the role of Jumps" several times.
The weather we are having Is fierce.
It sure Is muddy and has been raiu-
Ing for four days and looks like it
Is good for four more. Our airmen
certainly furnish entertainment GO
ing up and diving from cloud to
cloud, upside down or any old
way. The Boche used to drop scrap
iron, old fly wheels and box car
handles, but our aviators chased
them to their hole. Our ball play
Ing soldiers put SO many swift ones
ever on the Kaiser that he Jumped
to an outlaw league and he won't
be able to get back In the game as
the military police will keep him
of the field. Give my best regards
to all the boys and hope we will get
back to the good old U. 8. A. soon"
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-09-28
ToBE ELECTED HEAD.

The st. Joseph Orphan Society
held its annual meeting last Sunday,
electlng central officers for the year
1919 as follows:
President-John lobe.
Vice Observation-Disclosures Lub-
bers.
Recording Secretary Joseph
HeintZman.
Financial Secretary Sebastian
Hubbuch.
Corresponding Secretary-Charles
Pfeffer.
RECONSIDERATION F. Mayer.
The retiring President, Henry
Bose, has held the office for three
terms. The elections took place In
the various branches of the society,
the votes being taken to st. Boniface
Hall for counting. The officers will
be installed in the home on the
second Sunday in January.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-09-28
FEELS GREAT LOSS.

The great loss the Catholic Or
phan Society sustained by the death
of the Hon. William P. McDonogh
is feelingly expressed in the follow
ing resolutions adopted by the
Board of Trustees, of which he was
member:
Whereas, 1t has pleased Almighty
God to call hence the soul of our
co-worker, William p. McDonogh,
who has labored in and out of sea-
son on behalf of the orphans and
other charitable causes in the do
cese. Now be 1t
Resolved, That the Board Of
Trustees of the Catholic Orphan
Society has lost one of its most
valued members, one who was al
ways ready and willing to sacrifice
his own interests to serve the or
phans and whose advice and assist
ance could always be depended on
in time of need. AS an officer Of
this society he was conscientious In
the discharge of his duties and al
ways endeavored to give a service
that would rebound to the interests
of the homeless ones of Christ both
opliltudilJ anu ISmpOIdlly.
Resolved, That we deplore his
untimely cutting off, feeling that
the orphans have lost a sincere and
loyal friend, this society one of its
most active and efficient officers and
supporters.
Resolved, That the officers of the
society have masses offered for the
repose of his soul, and that we ex-
tend to his parents and relatives
our sympathy in their bereavement,
feeling sure that Gods inscrutable
ways are the best for all of us, and
that their sadness will prove the
sanctification and blessing Of this
exemplary Catholic man.
Resolved, That copy of these
resolutions be sent to the family,
the Catholic press and be spread at
large on our minutes.
Chas. P. Ratio,
Geo. H. Naber,
Chas. T. Faulkner,
Committee.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-09-28
L1FE's WORK ENDED.

Following a long illness, Mrs.
Ellen Angermeier, sixty-six years
old, mother of Harry Angermeier,
Vice President of the National Bank
of Commerce, died Tuesday after
Elizabeth Hospital, fully prepared
to enter into eternal life. Mrs.
Angermeier had been living with
her daughter, Mrs. Chester Frey,
Thirty-eighth and Market streets,
until her condition became so seri-
GUS it was necessary to move her
to the hospital. She was the daugh-
ter of Capt. Harry Jones, once in
the British merchant marine and
later interested in river traffic, and
was born at the Jones home, Nine
teenth and Market streets. John
to whom she was mar
ried in 1872, was in the retail shoe
business at Thirteenth and Market
streets. He died in 1902. Mrs.
was a Christian wife
and mother and ever the friend of
the poor, by whom she will be
missed. Besides Mrs. Frey and
Harry Angermeier, she Is survived
by her daughter, Mrs. George Rueff,
and a son, Frank Angermier, of
st. Helens. She also Is survived
by three sisters, Miss Ida Jones,
Mrs. John Reilly and Sister Mary
Henry, of Nazareth Academy. The
funeral was held Friday morning
from st. Columba's church, Rev.
Father Maloney celebrating the re-
QUEEN high mass.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-09-28

short distance away busily engaged
in eating bananas and throwing the
skins on the pavement as is the
thick" custom. Robberies, hold
ups or gambling games mean moth
ing to the Keystone cop and he is
not interested even in trying to
catch the darn slickers." He Is
having the time of his life, being
dressed up as a town constable, "by
gum, and getting in all the pictur'
shows freei" Home was never like
this and he is not laundering to go
back to the plow or the street car
platform. To show that he isn't
intent on looking up gambling.
there was poker game in the City
Hall IN THE ROOM DIRECTLY
UNDERNEATH NEAR MAYOR
SMITHS OFFICE (attention. Mems
Federation and Reformers), and It
wasn't discovered by the Keystone
police department either. Speaking
of the title of Keystoners, the tear
full Board of Safety must have
adopted the name officially, as this
past week police machine was
purchased from the keystone We
hicle and Auto Body Company, of
Columbus, Ohio. This makes IL
official now and Judge Burgevin
can't fine any more kids $40 for
calling the cops "Keystoners."
oh! listen to the band! oh, joy!
oh. joy! Wednesday the glad It'd
ings came officially from the police
department that we are going to
have police band and that Howard
Miller, police chauffeur, is getting
the talent together. OF course the
official name hasn't been selected,
but we can't see why or how the
department can ignore the pretty
and appropriate title of the LOUIS
VILE KEYSTONE POLICE
BAND. Just think how jealous
Jeffersonville and New Albany will
be of our Keystone Police Band,
and from now on the people of
Louisville won't have to envy the
Horse Cave Brass Band or the
Hickory Hollow Drum and Trumpet
Corps. Hurry up, Chief Petty, and
have rehearsals of our proud band
in time to have the keystone Police
Band as a headliner for the parade
when the boys come from cover
there" With the band in the par
ade and our Keystone police in
line what a great treat it will be
for our soldiers. After all the seri-
Gus work of war what more could
we give them than merriment and
joy unbounded when they see the |
funny police that were wished on
the town during their absence. 1t |
will make them forget their trou-
bles and hurts. The people of |
Louisville will look forward to that |
parade and visitors from far and |
wide who have heard of our Key
stone comedy police will flock here
in great numbers. BY all means.
Chief Petty, bring 'em all out on
that day. Just think of it. A little
army of Keystone police, led by the
Colonel in his flashy uniform, strid-
ing behind the keystone Police
Band with their clodhopper walk
and the band playing those grand
Did inspiring Reuben tunes of
Turkey in the Straw" and
The best old metal that was ever
made
Is a buckhorn handle and Barlow
blade"
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-09-28
WELCOME FOR SOLDIERS.

]. w. oliver, President of the
Louisville Board of Trade, on
Wednesday was appointed Chair
man of a committee to assist in
making appropriate plans for the
demonstrations to be given in honor
of Louisville's returning boys, vest
ing him with the power of selecting
the members of that committee and
assuming command in the prepare
lions. This committee will coop
crate with the city authorities and
the Woman's Auxiliary of the regi-
ment in perfecting the plans for
the demonstration. President oliver
will make public his appointments
within the next few days. He said
that though he felt that there was
ample time for this work yet, he
expected no delay in making the
arrangements for one of the largest
spectacles that Louisville has wit
messed in many day.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-09-28
PROFESSIONALLY.

Miss Clara l. Dougherty, thirty
four years old, died Monday morn
ing at the home of her mother, Mrs.
Ellen Dougherty, 424 Watt street,
Jacksonville. of pneumonia, which
developed from an attack OF influ-
enza. Miss Dougherty had lived for
several years in Jacksonville, where
her father, Daniel Dougherty, died
some time ago. She is survived by
two sisters and three brothers, Mrs.
George M. Diffenderfer, Miss Ed
mopea Dougherty, Daniel Dougherty.
of Jeffersonville; Lawrence Dough-
erty, of Louisville, and Benjamin
Dougherty, of Richmond, Ky. The
funeral was held from st. Angus.
tines church.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-09-28
FRANK j. CAsSIN.

Another young Louisville hero !, as
given up his life for his countryA<&
is Frank j. Cassin, twenty-five years
old, son of Henry F. Cassin, former
United States Commissioner, of 1905
West Oak street. According to a
telegram received from the Adjutant
General, young Cassin died in France
of pneumonia. He entered the mill
itary service August 2, last, and
was sent to Camp Forrest, where he
received his preliminary training.
He had been overseas about nine
weeks and was with the 46Sth En-
gineers. Besides his parents he is
survived by his older brother, H. D.
Cassin, assistant County Engineer.
and sister, Miss Florence Cassin.
Young Cassin was former student
at the Manual Training High School.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-09-28
DILLON BEATEN.

According to Associated Press dis
patches from Belfast the feature of
Saturdays elections in Nationalist
Ireland was the strength shown by
the Sim Fem. 1t is reported there
that Cardinal Logue and Archbishop
Walsh both supported the Sim Fem.
The defeat of John Dillon, the Irish
Nationalist leader, in East Mayo, is
anticipated when the final count is
completed. The Sim Feiners polled
a heavy vote in the county and city
of Dublin and Cork. In Northern
Ulster the Sim Feiners will carry
the city Of Derry, three seats In
Donegal and South Fermanagh and
Northwest Tyrone. The Unionists
expect to retain all their seats in
the North. Joseph Devlln, Nation
alist for West Belfast, has been re-
elected by several thousand votes.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-09-28

love of ireland is an argument not
that we love America less, but
more.
thine does not permit my writ
Ing further, though there is much
of interest to narrate, and 1 could
dwell long on the natural beauties
OF these old-world countries, the
edifying piety and staunch faith
and devotion of the people. 1 have
lived through experiences that will
endure in memory while life lasts,
but there have been many and
grave consultations. / am glad and
thankful to have been here.
Wishing you and yours and all
friends in Louisville a thrice blessed
and happy Christmas, sincerely
yours in Christ,
Edmund A. Baxter, o. P.
"Seventy-fourth Brigade, A. e. F."
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-09-28
IRELAND INVITES WILSON.

The Lord Mayor of Dublin has
called a mass meeting in Dublin
for Sunday to extend an invitation
to President Wilson to visit Ire
land. He has suggested that similar
meetings be held in other centers
throughout the island. Commenting
on the action of the Lord Mayor,
the Belfast Telegraph says that
everyone in Ulster will join in the
invitation with the important
reservation that there must not be
the slightest suggestion OF politics."
The Ulster reservation shows the
real Orange spirit, which is hostile
to everything Irish and American.
II is another strong evidence of the
justice OF Ireiand's demands and
should be brought to the attention
OF the Peace Conference.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-09-28
CARDINAL MERCER COMING.

Cardinal Mercier. the Belgian pre-
late who defied the German mill
tary edicts throughout their occupa-
ton of his country, will visit the
United States next spring, according
to an announcement made Wednes-
day by Rev. John de Vile, OF CHI
cago. He will visit New York,
Washington and Chicago and may
also go to st. Paul and st. Louis,
Msgr. de Vile said.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-09-28
POPULAR SELECTION.

The appointment of Charles ].
Cronan as Collector of Internal Rev.
enue, judging from the comments,
was a most popular selection and
Senator Beckham lost no prestige In
this section by his Endorsement. The
new Collector possesses ability and
he will give the same careful man
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-09-28
REPORT DENIED.

Reports sent out the first of the
week that there has been settle
ment of the controversy between
the Vatican and the Quirinal and
that there is a possibility that Pope
Benedict may leave the Vatican are
emphatically denied by the Osserva-
tore Romano, the official organ of
the Vatican.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-09-28
PoPE's LETTER TO WILSON.

The Papal letter presented to
President Wilson Wednesday by
Monslgnor Cerretti, the Papal I'M
der Secretary of State, pleaded for
assistance in behalf of small OPP
pressed nationalities, especially
Armenia and Poland. The Pope's
letter also expressed the hope of a
just and durable peace being
reached through enlightened action.
Pope Benedict also spoke in behalf
of the new countries arising from
the partition of the dual monarchy,
mentioning especially Bohemia. The
Pontiff asked President Wilson to
help those countries to realize their
ambitions regardless of race and
religion.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-09-28
CHECKS MAILED.

Men in camps and environments
need not worry about the folks at
home not receiving payments Of
allotments and allowances. The Red
Cross made inquiry recently at the
War Risk Insurance Bureau about
the delay OF September and October
payments. A wire from Washington
to the Lake Division Department Of
Civilian Relief says that these
checks were to be mailed the second
week of this month.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-09-28
WHITE STARS.

One hundred per cent. Red Cross
homes can be recognized by the
white star In the center of the
Red Cross service flags displayed
In their windows. There should be
white star shining In the window
OF every home In Louisville this
Christmas eve.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-09-28
FATHER BAxTER's LETTER.

The following is a letter from
Rev. Father E. A. Baxter, Military
Chaplain, now In Europe with the
American army. Father Baxter Is
we'll known in Louisville, having
been stationed at st. Louis Ber-
trand's church, and was chaplain of
the local Knights of Columbus
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-09-28
PERSONALS.

Miss Thelma BARLEY, Of Glen
wood. accompanied her brother,
Emmet BARLEY. to Louisville last
week to make her home here.