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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-25
SOCIALISTS OF
MINNESOTA TURN
DOWN LEAGUE
Applicants for Membership
Must Sever Connection
With Political Body

Minneapolis. Minns Feb. 25.-Res-
olutions demanding recognition OF
the. Bolshcviki governments Of Fin
land and Russia. which have done
more for the cause of world peace
than any other agencies" by the Uni
ted states, declaring for qualification
Of wal debts" repeal Of the conscrip-
ton law and opposing war indemni-
ties. were passed by the Socialists in
convention here today
A resolution endorsing the Nonpar-
tisan league was voted down. as was
one favoring recruiting of a "volun-
teer army of Socialists to- help save
the Russian revolution from suppress
sion by Germany. An amendment to
the state constitution Of the party
providing that applicants for mem
bership must eve connection with
other political organizations was
adopted. This would prevent men,
bers OF the league from becoming
members Of the party. A warm de-
bate on questions OF war policy Is ex-
pected at the closing session late to-
day,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-25

Herald want Ads Bring Results
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-25
LABOR MEETING
BEGINS TODAY
Conference is to Lay Down
Relation Basis Between
Capital and Labor.

Washington. Feb. 25.-The first Of a
series of conferences between Repre-
sentatives Of capital and labor, sum
moned here by Secretary Wilson in
the hope of formulating a labor pro-
gram for the war was begun today.
The purpose of the sessions is TO
lay down a basis of relations between
capital and labor during the war and
to lay the foundation of a national
labor policy. The discussions will
concern strikes. lockouts, wages, price
fixing, piece work and other points OF
argument. The government is hoping
for the adoption .of a program which
will make it unnecessary for the TAX
ing over the industries or the COM
Wandering of labor for war produc-
ton.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-25
DURING
BLIZZARD.

st. Johns, y. F.. Feb. 25.-The Red
Cross line steamer Florizel, bound
from this port for Halifax and New
York with II passengers and a crew
of GO, was wrecked near Broadcove.
20 miles north of Cape Race yester-
supposed to have persisted. Six bodies
! wore washed ashore during the day.
The steamer struck early yesterday
morning while fighting her way
through a binding blizzard. In a
few hours she had pounded to pieces
on the rocks and at dusk her hull had
settled under the b%atterinS until she
was almost submerged.
The bodies washed ashore include
those Of Joseph kean and Robert
Snow. passengers. and James Long. a
sailor. Snow was one of the six 0
, commissioned officers of the New
Foundland regiment who were pro-
ceeding to Toronto to Join the royal
flying corps.
OF the passengers. fifty were saloon
and twenty-seven Storage. Among
the saloon passengers were John
Shannon Mum. managing director OF
Bowring Brothers company, limited,
of Liverpool and New York. n OF
the steamer; Major Michael Sullivan,
commander Of the New Foundland
! principal owner of the McMurdo Drug
Co. of this city; Fred Smythe, mana
ger of the New Foundland Wooden
Mills: William Butler. an architect
and his wife, who were on their way
to Florida; William Earle, a fish
merchant. bound for Canada on a
business trip; Edward Berteau. Rob
ert Snow. Norman Sellars. John Par
sons, Ralph Burnham and Alex Led
ingham. The last six names were
cadets of the New Foundland regi.
ment who were to have Joined the
royal flying corps at Toronto.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-25
Red Cross Liner Florizel
Wrecked Near Cape Race;
43 Persons Are Rescued
CONTINUED from Page ~

picked up by the Prospero. The first
message from hat vessel stating that
at least forty persons were waiting to
he rescued, held out hope that others
might be saved.
Although the sea today was not as
rough as it was when the teamer
struck on the rocks. reports indicated
that rescue work was extremely dan
gerous. The Florizel's wireless was
wrecked, fires were out and the ship.
helpless and at the mercy of the
waves, offered little protection against
the cold and the fury of the elements.
Many of those lost yesterday had at
tempted to reach shore in small boats
which were tossed about and swamp
ed almost in sight of men and women
watching from the bow Of the Flori-
eel, or from the rigging where a few
had climbed for safety.
Others. who had taken refuge in the
forecastle were driven out when that
part of the ship was battered in. Re-
ports last night accounted for seven
bodies washed ashore.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-25

ably put her head seaward to ride out
the storm and that when the wind
moderated somewhat toward morning,
her commander, thinking he had
passed south Of Cape Race. turned
westward.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-25
RUSSIANS YIELD
TO GERMAN TERMS
Continued from Page ~

produce arriving or which has ar
rived or is retained in Petrograd or
its environs must be presented to the
extraordinary general staff. All
produce will be paid at rates fixed
by the food controller. Any person
who refuses to submit to this order
or is convicted OF c~oncealing provi-
sions will he shot as a sepculator.
"6. Counter revolutionary agita-
tors. German spies and other persons
who rise against the government or
revolutionary Russia will be shot.
~. All orders issued by the cx-
traordinary general staff enter into
force on the day Of publication in
the press organs Of the government:
"8. All newspapers are compelled
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-25
SISTER SHIP
Or STEPHANO.

The Florizcl was a sister Of the
steamer Stephano. which was sunk by
the German submarine U-53 off Nan
tucket October 8, 1916.
She sailed from here Saturday night
with a large number of passengers
and a cargo which included 10000
barrels of dry Goldfish. and herring for
New York. and 1000 barrels for Hall
| fax, her only port Of call between St
! Johns and New York.
A blizzard was brewing when she
! left and it grow worse toward mid
night, but abated in the early morning
hours.
The I'lorizel would have had to pro-
coed southwark along the coast to-
ward Cape Race about 60 miles dis
tant. Mariners here think she prob
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-25
FISHING BOATS FROM
CANADA WILL NOT BE
HELD FOR CUSTOMS

Washington, Fec. 25-with the ap.
iproval Of President Wilson, Secretary
Redield has issued orders to customs
collectors to allow Canadian fishing
vessels to enter and clear between
American ports and the fishing banks.
Reciprocal privileges have been asked
of Canada for American fishing YES
sells. #f
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-25
HOTEL AND GARAGE
BURN AT EDMONTON

Winnipeg, Man.. Feb. 25.-The new
MARYLAND hotel at Edmonton. Alta,
was destroyed by fire early this morn
ing and 10 guests escaped down the
firemen's ladders safely. The Lines
Drake company's garage adjoining
the hotel was also burned and 100
autos destroyed. including SIS new
Ford cars. The loss is estimated at
5000. 900.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-25

goal. Occasionally they faltered and
wondered but through the message
of priest and prophet and psalmist the
great truth gradually dawned on the
world. Finally in the person of Christ
the, fullness of vision was given. Men
gained through prccept and parable
and especially through the life and
character of the Master a vivid and
vital idea of the nature of god. 1t is
this revelation Of the truly divine that
is the unique thing about this book.
1t is in this that Il Christian must be-
licye.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-25

to publish the orders Of the extraor-
binary general stan in heavy type on
the first-page.
I'm consequence Of the declaration
OF . state Of siege six Of the most
important Petrograd newspapers,
which opposed the authority OF the
soldiers and workmen's delegates,
have been suppressed. II attempts
are made to reissue then the entire
STATS will be arrested. The proprie-
tors are ordered to pay full wages
to the workmen during the period Of
suppression"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-25
L. A. White OF Wlliston
Elected Superintendent
Minot Public School,

Minot, N. D., Feb. 25.-superin-
tendent L. A. White Of Williston was
today elected superintendent OF the
Minot city schools by the board Of
education to succeed superintendent
Bruce Francis, for the next three
years. Mr.. Francis was not q candi-
date for reelection. White was for
morly at Fessenden and has an excel
lent record.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-25

ably put her head seaward to ride out
the storm and that when the wind
moderated somewhat toward morning,
her commander, thinking he had
passed south Of Cape Race. turned
westward.
WIRELESS SOON
WAS SILENT.
The ship struck in Broad Cove
about S a. m. She sent one wireless
message of distress which was receiv.
ed at the Cape Race radio station,
saying that she was aground and In
imminent danger Of destruction. Her
wireless apparatus worked haltinely
and soon was silent.
AS the Cove is in a remote and
%sparse!y settled district, 1t was nearly
noon before a rescue party reached
the scene. They found the Florizel
lying well in shore and subjected to a
merciless pounding by the heavy seas.
SMALL BOATS
iOF NO AVAIL.
Small boats could not live in the
surf and efforts to escape from the
snip were hopeless, while in the abb
| sence of life saving equipment. no as
%sistance could be given from shore.
Gradually. under the buffetinx Of
the waves. the hull disappeared and
after a few hours the vessel was al
most submerged while men in the rig
ging still signaled. frantically but
hopelessly for aid.
While the watchers looked on the
bodies of five men and women came
ashore.
The crew Of the Florizel included
woman, Miss Ethel McHardy,
ste~wardess. Brooklyn. N. Y. The
vessel was commanded by Captain w.
J. Martin, a master of long experience
confidence Of the M The purser,
F. Fl. Jones, was chief purser Of the
Red Cross line and vas serving on
the Stephano when the latter was
sunk by the German submarine.
The ship was built in Glasgow in
1909, and registered 1850 tons net.
CONVEYED FIRST
NEW FOUNDLAND. TROOPS.
She conveyed the first New Found
land regiment across the Atlantic in
ships carrying the original Canadian
contingent.
A message received here from
Broad Cove early last night says that
just as darkness set in, four or five
men were seen to rush from the fore
castle at intervals, when the wash OF
the seas permitted. and wave for help,
A relief train from this city reached
Broad Cove, Two miles from the
wreck, soon after ) o'clock. 1t car
ricd besides physicians and nurses, a
party of naval sunners with rocket
firing apparatus, by means Of which
it was hoped to get a line over the
ship.
The coastal steamer Prospero,
equipped with life saving apparatus,
and four other steamers have been
sent to Broad Cove and two of them
bad reached there at nightfall. Should
the weather moderate there was
thought to be a chance that the
steamers might be of assistance.
While the stern Of the Florizel was
submerged. her how resting on the
ledge was partly out of water
Mariners hoped that in addition to the
five persons seen near the forecastle
other survivors were huddled in the
forward part of the ship and might
still he saved
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-25
MAYOR OF SPARTA DIES.

Snarta. Wis. Feb. 25.-Dr. Fred
Phelns Stiles. SO years of age. mayor
of Sparta for many years. died here
Saturday night, Of angina p~ectores.>
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-10-17
Shoes For Right NooO

This is the very best place to buy your Shoes.
We get the new models every day by freight
or express. Come in at your earliest conven-
fence and see those pretty new Tans, Browns,
Grays and other shades in high cuts with spool
heels and Cuban heels All sizes, A to ZEE wide.
Our school shoes stand hard bumps. No lack
of Sizes
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-10-17
CORN TOLL BLANKS

The Leader has full supply of
corn toll blanks, to be sold at 4Oc
per 100. Special prices on 500 and
1000 lots We prepay postage where
the cash accompanies the order.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-10-17
Munsinq Union Suits, Vests, Pants
and Knit Corset Covers

Those who have tried "Munsmg lOear." know
the many good qualities of this high grade
underwear and never mention single objection.
Come and let us explain the merits of Munsing-
Wear-it's durable, made right, fits perfectly
and is reasonable in price.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-05-30
CUBA PLEDGES HER
LOYALTY TO u. S.
Envoy Recalls Our Treatment OF
Ireland as Illustrating America
IS Not in War for Conquest.

Washington. MAY 80 Spea sing ST
he annual memorial services at the
monument 20 the bateShp Maine IN
the Arlington National cemetery here,
today. DR. Carlos Manuel De CcSpcdcs
Cuban minister 80 the ntcd States
declared that Inc Cuban people nave
mailed our flag with YOURS 20 the old
mast Of the Name and wont give up
the ship and that the people Of the island
republic ARE also as ono IN the supreme
confidence hat he guns that speak FOR
autocracy and abuse Of power welded
hv boards of icrocious barbarians arc
III be silenccd forever by the guys that
spoke Tor freedom at san Juan and
Santiago
The STORY oi the Maine recalls with
high significance he added that the
policy procaimng that whatever the
cost may be, this war is not war 81
conquest. hut was entered upon bv the
tinted states for the sake Of humanity
ia make the world safe for democracy.
and has glorious precedent Ia the
generous conduct Of this great nation wien
X struck the chains of slavery from the
limbs of Cuba
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-05-30
HUNS SHOWER GAS
SHELLS ON FRONT
OF i. S. SOLDIERS
Following Bomb Fusillade They
Make an Infantry Attack And
Are Completely Repulsed.
BOCHE AT SHORT RANGE

Nv Associated Press 70 Every EveninS
With the American Army in France
Wednesday, May %
4 gas bonbardmcnt that preceded the
infantry advance a. Brcmeml by the
enemy began at ~ 40 clock this morning.
The Germans had brought mp additional
: inch projectors TO replace those that had
been DESTROYED bv the American guns
Monday night. and mustard, phosgene
and chlorirc shells fell by the hundreds
on the American positions.
In one small area alone 300 OF these
arrived Many Of the Americans, as a
result, began to show the effects oi slghi
gassing and were harborng large gTudge
against the enemy on this account
When the gas shells began 10 fall there
was hardly any wind, making It certain
that the fumes would remain IN the To-
caIitjes where the GcrmaTs placed them,
and the men in the American trenches hop
cd the enemy would follow up the Smelling
with an infantry attack.
The hopes of the resentful defenders
were fully realized, and the result com
pletely satisfactory TO the Americans, Tor
in one trench at daybTeak this morning
Law the nine dead Germans who perlshed
in the bayonet attack, while to the east
where the men il the trenches had gone
Ia work with their machine guns, the
ground was dotted with gray-clad bodies.
Many of the machine gunners, stIil
wearing their gas masks, stuck 70 Their
guns throughout the preliminary lombard
ment, and when they saw the advancing
forms Of the Germans just outside the
American wire they cut loose with Their
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-05-30
SENATORIAL FIGHT.
Contest for Republican Nomina-
ton May Dent Party Har-
mony Program.

A stiff fight for the Repub lican Sena-
torial nomination begins TO loom up,
in view Of individual aspirations and
territorial claims. and some of the party
men fear that by the time II Is decided
the harmony program Of the party will
bo dented. If not entirely shattered
In view of the fact that Senator Vol
colt the hoIdlng-over member Of the
upper house of Congress, is Kent county
man. both New Castle and Sussex are
making a strong bid for the nomination,
while Kent IS by no means dormant, &C
cordlng TO report.
Friends of former Senator l.. HeIsler
Ball, who is the Republican county chair
man Of New Castle and who has for
some time been regarded as a leader Of
the strong arm" squad Of the lndepend-
ent Republicans, are making q determ ned
fight for delegates IN has behalf, while
several other prominent men IN TINS end
Of the State, in and out Of the city, are
making no secret Of the fact that they
would like to 70 TO the Senate In the
lower end Of the State just now the most
formidable candidate appears To be Ruby
X Vale OF Milford, who il is said, Is
acquiring Kent and Sussex following
that will have to be reckoned with in
making the final selection Former
Governor Simeon s. Pennewill Of Green
wood is also being talked Of in connection
with the nomination
If the Senatorial candidate should come
from lower Delaware, many Republicans
in this end Of the State believe that
Edward G. Bradford, Jr, will be the
Congressional nominee.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-05-30
GRAVE
At FOES ONRUSH,
Gen. HAIG SILENT
Terrific Force Of Huns Attack
Has Shattered Both Wings
of the Enemies Armies.
FEELING LESS HOPEFUL
No Communication From British
Army Head For Several Hours
Cause For Much Concern.
BATTLE NEARING MARINE

By Associated Press 70 Every Evening
LONDON. WEDNESDAY MORNING, May
%
The news from the front tonight :
regarded here with the utmost gravity.
With scissors in the hands ot the
enemy and Rheims closely threatened,
the question whether the enemy 5 Original
intention was TO make the thrust on the
Aisne frent his main operaton hardly
arises.
YESTERDAY: the situation seemed % he
more hopeful. from the fact that the
two wings Of the allied line were holding
firmly but the enemy has developed al
tacks of such strength on both the right
and left that this IS no longer the case.
The salient created at the outset IS
being wldened swiftly. One correspondent
describes IL:
The new battle IS flooding over The
ground of the Marine battle
The Germans .are in possession Of
Fismes, an important railway and high
way junction.
They claim $4,000 prisoners, although
thus far they have said nothing about
the number Of guns captured
Dispatches from the front SPEAK 81
the fine cooperation between the French
and British in the retirement.
Considerable comment has been caused
bv the fact that Field Marshal Haig
who in the opening phases Of the ASnC
operations reported their progress aS
ceased since Yesterday evenings an
nouncement 10 make any reference t.
them
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1918-05-30
PRESIDENT APPOINTS
THIS A DAY OF PRAYER

By the President of the United
States, Proclamation:
Whereas, the Congress of the
United States on the second day of
April, last, passed the following
resolution:
Resolved, by the Senate the
House of Representatives con-
curing, That il being duty
peculiarly incumbent in time of
war humbIy and deyoutiy 10 ac-
knowledge our dependence on
Almighty God and TO implore His
aid and protection, the President of
the United States be, and is here
by, respectfully requested TO recon-
mend day of public humiliation,
prayer and fasting, to be observed
by the people of the United States
with religious sOiemnity and the Of
fering of fervent applications TO
Almighty God for the safety and
welfare of our cause, His blessings
on our arms. and speedy restora-
ton of an honorable and lasting
peace 10 the nations of the earth,
and,
Whereas, Ii has always been the
rcyereni habit of the people of the
United States 10 turn in humble ap-
peal TO Almighty God for His guild
ance in the affairs of their common
life;
Now, therefore, /, Woodrow vii
son, President of the United States
of America, do hereby proclaim
Thursday, the Both day OF May. a
day already freighted with sacred
and stimulating memories, day
Cf public humiliation, prayer and
fasting, and do exhort my fellow
citizens Of all faiths and ereeds TO
assemble on that day in their sew
eral places Of worship and there. as
/ well as in their homes, To pray
Almighty Ged that He may forgive
our sins and shortcomings as a
people and purify our hearts 10 see
and love the truth, To accept and
! defend all things that are just
and right, and TO purpose only
those righteous acts and judg-
! ncnts which are in conformity with
His will; beseeching Him that He
will give victory for our armies as
they fight for freedom. wisdom TO
those who take counsel on our
behalf in these days Of dark strug-
gle and perplexity and steadfastness
! 10 our people 10 make sacrifice To
the utmost in support of what is just
and true, bringing US at last the
peace in which mems hearts can be
at rest because il is founded upon
mercy, justice and good will.
In witness whereof have here
unto set my hand and caused the
seal of the United States tC be af-
fixed.
Done in the District of Column
bia, this 1lth day of May, in the
year of our Lord 1918, and of the
independence of the United States
the I42d. Woodrow Wilson.
BY the President:
Robert Lansing,
Secretary of State.
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