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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-12
JOHN puRaoy MITCHELL KILLED


New York. Mayor John purroy
Mitchell, former mayor OF New York,
was killed July ., In an aviation acct
dent at Gerstner field, near Lake
Charles. La.
John Purroy Mltchells rise was
typically American In It's meteorlc
character. lie was born July 20, 1870,
al Fordham. n. X. and was sim under
10 when checked by death In mid
career. Educated at Fordham unlyer-
silly and Columbia law school. he early
made n name as fiery speaker and
debater. Az the age OF 23 he was
admitted TO the bar and four years
later. after serving ms special coun-
sci so the city for several months. he
became commissioner OF accounts.
Later he was chosen mayor of New
York city.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-12
HUNS MAY MOBILIZE
RUSS POWER
REPORTED GERMANY is PER-
FECTIN0 AGREEMENT WITH
BOLSHEviK GOVERNMENT.
viii Demand Passage for Troops of
the Kaiser BY Way of Petrograd
to the Thurman Coast in Order
to Punish Inhabitants.

Paris.-The Bolshevik government
at Moscow, according to reliable dis
patches on Tuesday, is threatening to
conclude an alliance with Germany
and mobilize Russia's man power
against the entente.
AS the result of the assassination of
the German ambassador to Russia,
Count Won Mirbach, Germany, it is re-
ported, will demand passage for her
troops by way of Petrograd to the
Thurman coast, the inhabitants of
which the Bolsheviki are denouncing as
friendly to the allies.
Germany, it is said, will demand fur
Their control Of Petrograd and Moscow.
The Bolsheviki claim to have gained
full supremacy over the Social Revo-
lutionary movement, which was I'M
loosed in Moscow by the Mirbach MUIR
der. The reyolutionaries are, however,
still intrenched in the municipal thea
tire.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-12
HUN HAS PLANS FOR PEACE.
Conditions Published BY Political
Writer of German Newspaper

Copenhagen-While claiming no Of
ficiul sanction and even admitting that
their realization would encounter
strong opposition from the German
government and people, George Bern
hard, political editor of the Vossische
Zeitung of Berlin, submits the follow
ing peace conditions:
France and Italy to discuss with
Germany and Austria their future from
tiers without the Intervention of third
parties.
All the German colonies to be re-
turned
Belgium to be restored completely as
an Independent state.
All merchants of the central powers
who have been deprived of their prop
erty overseas to be restored to their
former rights of possession.
Great Britain to evacuate uncondi-
tionally all parts of the Turkish en-
pire and Persia.
The situation before the war to be
restored in Egypt.
The Dardanelles, on the basis of
treaty applying to the states bordering
the Black sea, to be free for the pass
age Of Russian ships
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-12
New York Publisher Arrested.

New York.-Dr. Edward A. Rumely,
vice president and treasurer of the
Mail and Express company, publishers
of the New York Evening Mail was
arrested here Monday, charged with
perjury in a report to A. Mitchell
Palmer, alien property custodian. The
complaint against Dr. Rumely charges
that in making report to the alien
property custodian regarding the trans
action, he failed to disclose MS rela-
ton with Count Won Bernstorff, German
ambassador to the United States. and
DR.. Heinrich f. Albert, commercial at
tache of the German embassy.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-12
SENATOR TILLmAN DEAD.
Veteran Of Twenty-four Years Service
Answers Summons OF Grim Reaper.

Washington.-U United States Sena-
tor Benjamin II. Tillman, veteran of "A
years service In congress and chair
man OF the senate naval affairs com
mittee. died ut his home here July 3 as
the result of cerebral hemorrhage.
As governor OF South Carolina, as
a leader In the southern wing of the
Democratic party and as an active par
In the Inst generations growth
OF the American navy. Senator Tillman
had been prominently before the pub
lie for many years.
senator Tiilman was the eighth
Of the senate to die since the
United Stntes entered the war. The
others were: senator Lane of Oregon
Wisconsin Newlands, Ne
vada; Brady. Idaho Hughes, New
Jersey; Broussard. Louisiana, and
Stone OF Missouri.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-12
ANOTHER GOOD INVESTMENT.
Treasury Certificates of Indebtedness
Now Being Offered Loyal
Americans.

San Francisco-In anticipation of
the Fourth Liberty Loan, which will
probably come in October, United
States treasury certificates of indebted
ness are now being offered throughout
the country. During the intervals be-
tween sales of bonds the government
finances its war operations by the sale
Of these certificates, which provide a
steady flow of funds from the banks
into the federal treasury.
These offerings, in blocks of $780,
100000, with varying dates and ma
turtles, will be continued every two
weeks until the latter part of October.
The quota of the twelfth federal re-
serve district Comprising the states of
Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Ore
gon, Utah and Washington is $53,000,-
600, for each issue. The government
has allotted certificates to every bank
in an amount equal to two and one-half
per cent of its gross resources, which
it may purchase for its own account
and resale to individuals. Certificates
may be purchased by the public
through banks
lie certificates bear interest at the
rate of four and one-half per cent per
annum. The certificates are offered, at
par and accrued interest, in denomina-
tons of $500, $1,000, $1,000 $4,000,
and 100000, and will be paid at ma
turity in cash or may be exchanged
for Liberty bonds of the fourth issue.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-12
KAISER ANGRY OVER
KILLING Of ENVOY
ORDERS Won kUELMANN TO
BREAK OFF NEGOTIATIONS
WITH BOLSHEVIkf.
March on Moscow Freely Predicted
as Result Of Assassination of
German Ambassador to Russia
by Opponents of BoIshevkd.

London.--As soon as Emperor Will
liam heard of the assassination of
Count Won Mirbach, the German am
bassador to Russia, according to an
Exchange Telegraph dispatch from
Russia, he ordered Secretary Won
huelmann to break off negotiations
with the delegates in Berlin.
A strong guard has been placed be-
fore the house of the Bolshevik am
bassador in Berlin as it is feared the
populace Of the capital will inaugurate
anti-Russian demonstrations.
All the German newspapers de-
clared the murder of Count Won Mir
bach must inevitably have a great in
fiuence on Russo-German relations.
1t is being freely predicted that troops
may be sent against Moscow by the
kaiser in revenge for the murder of
his representative.
Fragments of news from various
sources indicate that the assassination
of Count Won Mirbach, the German am
bassador to Russia, was accompanied
by formidable uprising against the
Bolsheyih in Moscow.
A Russian wireless dispatch claims
that the uprising has now been COM
pletely suppressed, and the tone of the
indicate that the suppression
was accompanied with sanguinary VIC
lence, the orders being that all who
showed resistance to the Bolsheviki
should be ''shot on the spot"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-12
EXCURSION TRIP
ENDS IN TRAGEDY
STEAMER OvERTURNS IN THE
ILLINOIS RIVER, SCORES OF
PASSENGERS DROWNED.
Boat Ran Into Shore in Fog, Backed
Away and Began Sinking Imme-
dateIy, Excurslonists Being
Unable to Escape.

Peoria, Ill.-The excursion steamer
Columbia overturned in the Illinois
river, five miles south of here, Friday
night, scores of people who were re-
turning home after days celebration
here being drowned. The number lost
Is not absolutely known, being esti-
mated by some as high as 175.
The boat jammed against the Peoria
side of the river in fog, and tore
huge hole in the bow Of the boat. 1t
sank almost Immediately.
There were $50 excursionists on
board the boat when it left Alfresco
Park, Peoria, on the return trip to
Pekin. The boat ran into the Peoria
shore In fog that was prevailing. 1t
backed away and began sinking imme-
diately, water rushing In through a
large hole In the bow. The boat In
stantly began sending out signals of
distress and several craft from this
city rushed to>the scene of the tragedy.
Loss of life is said to have resulted
largely from the panic that followed
on the boat as 1t began to
sink. Doctors and nurses were rushed
to the scene from Peoria.
One of the survivors said: "The
steamer had three decks. / was on
the upper one. On that below dancing
was going on. The bottom was occu-
pied principally by men who were
talking and smoking.
II do not believe many of the per-
sons on the first two decks, who con-
by far the larger portion of the
crowd, could have escaped.
II was chatting with friends. We
Pelt the boat rise out of the river. 1t
was clouded with fog There was a
rash. For a moment no one moved
md then almost everybody rushed to
me side of the boat. The crew and |
he officers, as soon as they realized |
What was happening, cried for the pas
'engers to even the load, but it was
90 late. The Columbia tilted and then
overturned. l was thrown
nto into tine water.
"When | came to the surface people |
we're swimming about, too dazed to |
now what direction to follow The
mist hung low above the overturned
'oat. from which came horrifying
onfusion of cries for aid"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-12
HUNGRY IN GERMANY.


Amsterdam. In the relchstng 90
Saturday,. Deputy Malzingcr. member
II The Center party. protested against
any further supplies OF grain being
sent 20 Austria.
Deputy Wis. a Socialist. declared
that further reduction Ia rations was
unbearable. Many people. he said
had 30 idea OF the misery prevailing
among the masses. Unemployment
was increasing IN Berlin. aud The
wages were insufficient to procure tie
necessary food To terminate the war,
the speaker added. would be greater
economic gain than would be the con.
quest Of a province.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-12
aeaustIen b Wheat crop.

New York. Government hopes for
blillon.bushel wheat crop received a
setback Tuesday. when the department
81 ngricuiture's July forecast showed
reduction Of i0Op0.Oo0 bushels IN
tho prospective crop. unfavorable
weather conditions during June cut
the estimated harvest 70 sol .0oOOo0
bushels from the e3f 100000 bushels
forecast tn june Production esti-
mates GA other crops also were slight.
y reduced,
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-12
Warns Germans Against Americans.

Beruc. Switzerland. Independent
socialist deputy Strobei. IN q vialeGt
speech ln the prussian landstag recent.
~. condemned the German government
for It's efforts 10 secure peace by force
lie warned the German people that
unless they rid themselves OF their
government and ~send their politicians
II war aud raaine 10 the devil" Amer,
iess millions Of soldiers win prove too
strong q force 10 combat.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-12
HUNDRED KILLED
IN TRAIN WRECK
EXPRESS pLUNoEs THROUGH
COACHES OF LOCAL, KILLING
MANY WORKMEN.
Engineer Said TO Have Disreasrded
Signals and Tbus Placed Lives Of
Passengers In perlfs--trews Of
Both Trains Lost.

Nashville, Tenn.-Af least 100 per.
sons. most Of them negroes. we're
killed and many mere injured In a
head on collision Tuesday between two
passenger trains on the Nashville,
Chattanooga X st. Louis railway at
D1telmAn's Bend, i've miles from his
city.
AIost OF the killed and injured we're
on local train from Nashville. which
carried several coaches full Of work
Iaen going TO a nearby powder plant.
The other train was an express from
AcIaahis and the west, and. after the
two engines had reared and fallen be-
n!ac The track. the heavy coaches Of
ibc express ploughed through the bag.
gage ear on the accommodation train
and demolished Two other teaches.
A. the crews OF both locomotives
we're killed. the cause of the collision
may never be established, The express
train was running late and one theory
advanced was TINT The engineer OF the
accommodation train may have disre-
garded signals ana tried TO make "A
switch just beyond where the wreck
occurred before the Memphls train ar
rived There also WIS the possibility
that he may have been given wrong
instructions
Three Investigations OF the wreck
were expected. one By officials OF the
road. another BY state officials, ana a
third by the railroad administration.
Only few women were among the
killed. Most OF the white persons
Killed were Ia the telescoped smoking
car OF the accommodation truln.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-12
DOUBLE TRAGEDY IN IDAHO.
Bachelor Rancher Murders Brother
and Kills Self.

Boise, Idaho.-A double tragedy oc-
CURED Sunday on a ranch near the
town of Alpha In an Isolated section
of western Idaho, Edward Dunn 'nur-
dering his brother, Tom, and then kill
ing himself. The murderer left note
addressed to the cashier of the Cas-
cade bank, admitting that he did the
killing, but failed to give the cause.
1t is believed the two men quarreled
over property. Between. them they
owned farms valued at $4,000. Both
were bachelors and lived for years
together.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-12
SPIES BUSY IN UTAH.
Several Manufacturing Concerns Men,
aced BY Fire In Warehouse.

Ogden, Utah.--Uslng oll-saturated
waste packing. taken from the Journals
boxes OF three freight cars, German
agents are believed 20 have planned to
wipe out by Gre the entire manufac-
turing district OF Ogden. The fire was
discovered In It's ineIplency and extin-
guished early Sunday morning.
The incendiary torch was planted in
u district In which there are several
contracts. The belief OF the police Is
contsacts. The belief Of the police Is
the German agents. or spies. aimed d.
rectly ut the destruction of these
plants.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-12
Utah Town Flooded.

Mt. Pleasant, Utah.-Tuesday night
this city was swept by one of the
worst floods in its history-the second
one within three weeks. Added to the
general discomfort, the electric power
plant in the canyon to the east, which
supplies the city with light and power,
in darkness for the remainder of the
night.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-12
!. S. MARINES LAND
IN RUSSIAN HARB0R
STEPS TAKEN BY PRESIDENT
WILSON TO PROTECT AMERI-
CAN INTERESTS
Situation at vlsdivostok, Where the
cxscho-SIoysk Forces Have Taken
Possessiop OF Milifary Affairs, lie
Most Pressing for Moment

Washington. Measures TO protect
American Interests IN Russia were mp
proved by President Wilson on July
at an Important conference at tho
White House. Following the conclu-
sion Of the meeting, Secretary OF the
Navy Daniels. Who was present, con
frned the reports that American ma
rines had been landed at Vladivostok
10 protect the American consulate at
that important Siberian seaport
Official Washington Is full OF rumors
concerning important announcements
10 come. Attaches Of the entente EN-
bassles, who have been most active In
urging American approval OF a general
allied military Intervention In Wash
ington, were frankly 10 the dark as to
the decisions, II any. that were reached
at the conference.
Although Il Is conceded that the
situation at viadlyostok. where the
czecho-Slovak forces have taken pos
session ana where huge stores of mill
tary supplies are piled up, Is the most
for The moment. the vital
spot is declared 10 be the Murmansk |
about which neither Secre-
Inry Daniels nor any OF those present |
AZ the White House meeting would dis
russ
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-12
vIadivostok Normal.

London.-Life in vladivostok now is
normal, says dispatch from Toxic to
the Central News agency. Towns in
Amur district are coming under
Czecho-Slovak control. Russian de-
stroyers at the port have been dis
armed by the Russian commander.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-12

Washington Control Of the prodpc-
fioa aud distribution OF sulphur mater
ials has been taken over by the war iu-
da>iries board. with the approval o.
President Wilson Increased demand
from the government Tor sulphur for
munitions and increasing burdens on
transportation systems made the step
necessary.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-12

London.- Measures for perfeeiing
the national defenseS Of Japan were
decided upoa and a plan for co-opera.
tlop between the army and navy was
adopted by the council of field mar
shals md admira-. r.ceatly In Japan.
IKE new measure viii double the
strength Of the army.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-12
Saves Six Hundred Lives.

Seattle.-After saving the lives of
more than 600 cannery. employees, in
Guiding twenty-one men marooned on
an iceberg for three weeks, and tow
ing three big vessels to safety, the
United States fisheries steamer Roose-
welt, Captain H. Beird, returned to
port Monday from Alaskan waters.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-12
Storm DAMAGES Island Of Guam.

Washington.-The island of Guam
was devastated by typhoon on July 6,
Captain Roy Smith, governor of the
island and commandment of the naval
station, reported Tuesday to the navy
department. He said half the inhab-
itants are destitute, crops have been
destroyed and much material damage
done. Steps have been taken to feed
the destitute.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-12
DESTROYS IONS Of Explosives.

Mount Union. Pa.--Fire destroyed
four buildings OF the Aetna Chemical
company. About 100000 pounds of
guncotton were destroyed. The loss is
estimated at so00,0oo. There was no
loss of life.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-12

sIlsseula. Mont fires which mrs
threatening 20 sweep tlse entire sorest
tracts - he lniaad southwest ci,.3t
their tim,,er are raging ia Inc Sclway.
Clearwater. Pend orciiie and Kaak
~ forests, according 10 reports ~.
esiyed a. the aIissoala district olglees
early tlis morning.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-12

Observation-Disclosures of $4,000 by
the United States to Greece for in
juries suffered by Greek citizens at
Omaha February n, 1909. during race
riots, is authorized by bill passed
by the senate and sent to the house.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-12
Drive a Wedge.

Secretary Daniels refused either to
affirm or deny that the American
marines or blueJackets have landed
at kola Ia the Murmansk region to
assist In the protection of the Muir
mansk railway. II II through this
region. allied military experts In
Washington insist, that Germany with
the aid Of Germanized Finland. pro-
posed 10 drive one Of the wedges by
Russia from all outside aid. The other
wedge, Il is declared, she means to
drive through from the Ukraine,
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-12
u.eoats increasing. Says capelIe.

Amsterdam. Submarines are In
creasing IN number and quality, ac-
cord OF Vice Admiral Won Capelle, In
the debate 10 the rclchstag. lie said
reports OF losses have been exagger
ated hy che allies.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-12
Iron Workers Ask Increase.

San Francisco.-Wage increases to
meet recent advances in the cost of
living are to be demanded for 5000
iron workers and shipbuilders in the
SAN Francisco bay region. according
to On announcement issued Monday.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-12
Baker AboIishes War council.

Washington. = Secretary Baker on
Monday formally abolished the war
council and turned over its principal
functions 10 the assistant secretary of
war, General March, chief of staff,
and Major General Cocktails, as chief
in charge of purchases, storage and
traffic
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-12

Bisbee, Ariz.-Twenty-thre suits for
damages alleged to have been sustain
ed as result of the deportation of
1lS6 striking copper miners and their
sympathizers from Bisbee. July u,
1917, were filed in Tombstone
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-12

Pretoria.-Premier Botha of the
Union of South Africa has issued a
statement showing that serious unrest
exists in South Africa. Strong police
and military measures are being taken
to cope with T. situation.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-12

Washington additional credit
OF sl0ooo.0o0 was granted TO Italy
Tuesday by the treasury department,
making a total OF 5000. 10000 for Italy
and Of s6G91 100000 loaned 10 the
allies to date
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-12
McAdoo aeosIns Health.

Westinghouse Secretary McAdoo. who
went 10 California several weeks ago.
after an attack Of throat trouble. adj
vised railroad administrator officials
here Sunday that he has entirely re
gained his health.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-12
Rurorrd kushImsn auIs..

Copenhagen. Emperor William has
consented TO the resignation Of DR.
Richard Won kuehlinann. The German
foreign secretary. the Wolf news bur
eau OF Berlin says II Is reliably re-
ported.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-12
sac lake Gets Enalneers.

Washington.-An engineers training
camp. to accommodate not less than
two battalions is to be established at
Fort Douglas, Utah. under authority
issued by the war department on
July 5.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-12
Delay in Mailing checks ExpIaIned.

washington. = MISUNDERSTANDING of
the war risk insurance act either on
the par. of the enlisted men or by his
dependents has caused much of the de-
lay in the mailing of monthly checks
Tor allotnents and allowances.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-12
wooImen CHARGED Win Fraud.

Boston.-W William A. English and
John O'Brien. members of the firm of
English & O'Brien. Boston wool mer-
chants, were arrested on a federal in
dictment charging conspiracy to de-
fraud the government of income taxes.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-12
seyensy.seven sodlss Reeevered.

Peoria. nl.--Sevensy- bodies
had been recovered Sunday night from
the wreckage OF the steamer Columbia.
Earl II. Barnewoolt, diver, said
there were fully twenty-five more
bodies pinned within the wreckage.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-12
One Per Cent Of Ships Lost.

London Speaking in the house of
commons Tuesday, Sir Leo Money,
parliamentary secretary to the minis
try of shipping, said the percentage of
ships lost while homeward bound to
the United Kingdom since January 1,
1913, was rather more than per cent.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-12
Rumanians Accept Hun Peace.

Alnsterdam.-The Rumanian senate
has adopted the German peace treaty,
according to Bucharest advices.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-07-12

John Purrcy Mitchell. former mayor
Of New York, who met death on the
aviation field at Lake Charles La,
while In the service OF the government.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-08-22
Exchange Of Liberty Bonds.

The issue Of registered bonds of the
Third Liberty Loan has progressed SO
far that transfers and exchanges OF
registered for coupon bonds will be
made on and after August l until
August 10. The registry books will be
closed on the latter date In order to
prepare checks for interest payments
on September 10. Bonds may be pre-
sented during such period for transfer
or exchange, but such transaction will
be effected after September Is and
the September interest paid to whom
eve was holder of the bonds on Au'
gust Is.
Coupon bonds presented after Au'
gust Is for exchange for registered
bonds should have the September in
terest coupon detached; the register
ed bonds issued upon such exchange
will bear interest from September 10,