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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-27
SINN FEM PRIEST
DENIES RUMORED
PLOTS WITH HUNS

Dublin, May 27-Father Malachi
MacBranan has given out the fol-
lowing statement:
"As a priest and a member of the
Sim Fem executive committee for
the past year, l give you my word
of honor that the governments Of
fetal statement that negotiations
have been carried on between the
Sim Fein executive and Germany is
a fafsehood and that a German in
vasion was never discussed by the
Sim Fein executive committee"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-27
EAST MOLINE

Miss Dorothy Arenschield leaves
this week for Nacomb TO attend
summer school
Plymouth circle Of the Cougre-
eati0naI church meets Thursday
afternoon.
Rose Chaplin. o. Z. s. meets to
morrow night at Silyis- There VIII
be initiation and refreshments. Wis
it0rs are invited.
The UkeIele club viii hOl da pic
mic on Campbell's Island Thursday
afternoon.
The NJ T mid-week prayer meet
ing is Wednesday evening at Wa
tert0wn.
Rev. Mr.. BabcoCk Of Moline gave
a very interesting baccalaureate
sermon to the seniors OF the East
Moline high school last evening.
Rose Chapter. O. +. s, Of Silvis
gave splendid farewell Saturday
evening 10 Herold Chapman Mem
beers and their partners gathered
10 the number OF so. \ good pro-
gram was rendered. There was
dancing. Light refreshments were
served. Mr. Chapman leaves soon
TO enter the service.
Baptist Sunday school teachers
meeting is Thursday.
meeting is Thursday evening.
The Kensington KIub Of Silvis
meets tomorrow with Mrs. Charles
Schmidt.
Mrs Edward Huntington enter
tains the Elite Club tomorrow aft
ertnoon at her home on Second
street and Fifteenth avenue.
The SiIvis Methodist Aid meets
Thursday with Mrs. Walter Der
icks
Baptist choir rehearsal will be
held Friday evening at the new
Baptist church.
The East Moline Methodist aid
meets Wednesday with Mrs. ]. NJ.
Adams
The Baptist aid Of Watertown
will gather this week with Mrs BY
Warren at 323 Sixteenth avenue.
The Red Cross rooms are open
Wednesday all day for gauze work
eTs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-27
BRITISH MEDALS
ARE AWARDED TO
ELEVEN YANKEES

With the British Army in France,
May 27.-(By the Associated
Press. 1.-The British military cross
has been awarded to IL American
officers and four men. Most of the
officers took part in the defenses of
Luce valley during the great Ger
man attack in March, being incor-
porated in the improvised army of
Major General Carey, which held
the British line in the region of
st. Quentin The four privates are
cited for heroic conduct on the
night of Feb. %. At great risk they
removed a burning car of NUM-
tions from an ammunition dump
and placed it under standpipe,
flooding the car and extinguishing
the flames.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-27
THIRTY MEN ARE
TO GO SATURDAY
TO FORT THOMAS

Thirty drafted men will leave
Moline next Saturday for Fort
Thomas, Kentucky, according to
orders which the adjutant gener-
ais Office has issued. The men
are to leave at 12:45 from the
Rock Island station.
On the same day four men vol
UNFAIRLY indicted as mechanics
will entrain. William II. Brink
man. locomotive inspector, will go
to Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind,
Mike Buffalo, airbrake inspector,
has been assigned to Washington
barracks. Washington, D. c., while
Swan Staffa and Joel c. Boggee
have been ordered to Camp Han
cock, Ga. Staffa and Boggee are
instrument repairmen.
buy War Savings Stamps
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-27
CARRIER HAS
RIGHT LEG BROKEN
IN CAR ACCIDENT

Struck by an automobile driven
by j. c. Huntington. Rock Island,
Grover Bernard 2911 Eleventh ave-
nue., c.. Moline mail carrier, had
his right leg broken. He is in
the Moline hospital. The accident
happened as the carrier stepped
from Third avenue street car on
Tenth street this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-27
James Groom.

This morning at 8 o'clock James
Groom, aged 81, died at Moline city
hospital He lived at Tenth street
and Twelfth avenue, East Moline
Surviving are four sons, John G.
and George, both of Rock Island !;
Thomas, Silvis, and Corporal Caleb
Groom, who is stationed at Camp
Travis, San Antonio, Texas.
Funeral services will be held to-
morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at
the home, with interment in River
side cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-27
Obituary
Albert Leon DeDoncker.

Albert Leon DeDoncker, aged one
died yesterday afternoon at
the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Alphonse DeDoncker, 1431
avenue. Pneumonia was
the cause.
Funeral services will be held to-
afternoon at SIS at st.
Mary's church. Rev. Leon Van
Stappen will officiate and interment
will be in St Mary's cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-27

This charming little swimmer has
just broken the girls record for the
swim across the Golden Gate in San
Francisco, one of the toughest bits
Of water along the western coast.
Her remarkable time was % min
utes. 80 seconds over course
strewn with rocks and whirlpooIs
and against a very strong tide. Miss
Flaherty, who is only II years old,
gives promise Of becoming a future
American star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-27
GIRL Is HURT.

In a collision Of auto trucka =,
Williams White & co. and CourBs1
DePauw, grocer, Saturday evenine
Mary Cocquyt aged 10. daughter ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Gustaf Cocquyt 1910
Tenth street, Moline. was serioysiy
injured. She Re suffering from con.
cussion of the brain. Three otbers
were hurt in the crash which too5
place at Fourteenth street ana
Eighteenth avenue at O'Clock Sal
urday night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-27
News of the Day in Moline and East MOlines
D. B. HOFFMAN HAS
RESUMED HIS WORK

D. B. Hoffman. superintendent =.
East Moline schools, IA back on tba
job today. He has been under ana,
antine for mumps for the last 10
days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-27

All the news all the ttme-Ths
ARENA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-27
How to Enjoy Salinos

Take small amount of Sail
nos in a glass of cold water
when you first get up in the
morning. By the time you have
eaten your breakfast you will
get results that will leave YOU
feeling immensely better, able
TO tackle the days duties with a
will. That is the way to enjoy
Salinos.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-27
Everybody Needs It

Doctors tell US that every
body needs a thorough cleaning
out occasionally, Everybody
should use Salinos now and
then to tone up the digestive
tract, flush the liver and kid
news,
Arizona republican., 1918-11-07
KING AND QUEEN 0V
 VISIT ID COURTRA|

WITH THE ALLIED ARMIES IN FRANCE AND BELGIUM Nov. ,, Tuesday.-(By the Associated Press)- The king and queen of the Belgians this afternoon paid their first visit to Courtrai since the city was freed from the enemy by the British second army. The sovereigns entered unostentaticus- ly. There was no grand procession, but thousands of Belgians lined the streets and their welcome was one of great enthusiasm.
 The visit was shorn of all formali ties. The king and queen lunched with the British corps commander and the members of his staff, and later received the American newspaper correspond ents. King Albert expressed the warm est sentiments toward the American people, who first had been Belgiums sympathetic friend and was now Bel gium's brothers in arms. He paid the highest tribute to the gallantry of the American troops and of the services they had rendered in the recent fight ing in Belgium.
 The queen also had great praise for America and the overseas troops. She wore the simple costume of q nurse. ! The king was in field uniform.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-07
STEPHENS VICTORY DECISIVE

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 6.-Appar- cntly decisive pluralities for Governor William D. stephens and the republican state ticket in general were shown to- night by returns from yesterdays elec- ton 1T there is no upset in two con- tested districts. California will have a congressional delegation of five demo- Urats and six republicans.
 A republican and dry" legislature also apparently was elected.
 Defeat cf a bone dry" liquor amend ment in California was indicated by returns tonight from 2533 complete nrecincts of 6l91 in the state, which save: Yes 116.369, No 143,197.
 Dry forces have not, however, con- coded defeat and Franklin Hichborn. cf thc California Anti Saloon league, reintcd cut that returns from four cQpnucs where the dry" amendment w1s known to have a strong following liil were meagre. He said the election 'ea state senate that would ratify the federal hibition constitutional mendmcnt was assured.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-07
REPUBLICANS SWEEP ILLINOIS

CHICAGO. Nov. Republicans of Illinois elected a United States sena- Cor. co out Of 27 members of the na- uoual house of representatives, includ- tIig two conCreSsmen at large, and their complete state ticket, besides retain ing control Of the state legislature. ac- c-ording tc returns from 90 per cent of the state. received up to the time tabu- lstion closed at 10 o'clock tonight.
 For the United States senatorship, Congressman Medill Mccormick de- 1eatcd Senator James Hamilton Lewis, democratic whip of the upper house. Returns from the entire state gave Mo Cormick a plurality cf 44,3S7.
 ln the contest for congressman at large, Richard Yates, former governor, and William F. Mason. the incumbent. defeated W. F. Williams and Michael Ilcary. Including Cook county. 4.555 precincts out of 5.6Sl in the state, gave Y atcs 3}7.994; Mason 3529O3: Will Hams 2S2.354 and CIeary 27S,125. The democrats elected the following con- r1cssmcn: Jchn W. Rainey. Adolph J. Sshath. James McAndrews, Thomas Gallagher and Henry T. Rainey.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-07
JAR REPORTED AS STOLEN FOUND IN
 CANAL AT 7TH ST.

A Maxwell automobile, No, 10346, re- ported stolen to the police at about 10 o'clock last night was found an hour later by City Manager V. A. Thompson, who while crossing the Seventh street bridge over the city canal. discovered the automobile in the canal with it's lights still burning but With dead engine.
 The car apparently was going at a slow rate of speed and was apparently driven by an inexperienced driver. In going into the canal from the road, which was well lighted by an arc lamp, it tore off a heavy fence rail. When found the car was headed south, right in the middle of the stream the waters of whcih almost covered the wheels. The car was only slightly damaged, ac- cording to nasty examination last night. The occupants abandoned the car after it went into the canal.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-07
HARDING ELECTED GOVERNOR

DIES MONIES, Iowa. Nov. 6.-Gover- nor W. L. Harding, republican, was elected yesterday in one of the closest gubernatorial contests in Iowa in re- cent years. returns tonight showed. de- feating Claude R. Porter, democrat, by a plurality approximating 10000 votes. Returns from 2,061 precincts out of D. 34S in the state. gave Harding 164, ,692 and Porter 152,7S6.
 Republicans triumphed in all import ant contests, electing the United States senator, all eleven congressman, 9 full state ticket and maintained decisive control of the state house of represen- tatives and senate.
 Missing precincts cannot change ma terially the governors plurality. al though his lead may be cut down a thousand votes. but the soldier vote, which so far has been in his favor, will help him hold his present margin.
 MT. Porter was recently named an assistant attorney general of the United States. and it is understood he will now accept that position.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-07

votes, and Shoup had a lead of more than 13,0C0 over Thomas Lyman, his democratic opponent for the governor ship.
 Both Phipps and Shoup ran far ahead of their tickets, and the race for other offices appeared close, with the indications that Mrs. Mary c. c. Bradford, democrat, has been re-elect- cd state superintendent of public in- struction, and that James R. Noland, democratic incumbent, might win in his contest for reelection.
 The socialist candidates boiled a very light vote and thus far none of the socialists candidates for state leg fslature had been elected.
 Returns from ] 1,2S1 precincts of 1,532 in Colorado, at midnight gave: gave:
 For senator: Phipps R). sS.sOs; Shafroth (D), 92,355.
 For governor: Shoup (RD, 102,50 Tynan (D), 89,SS3.
 DENVER, Nov. 6.-With the contest in the third congressional district be- tween Guy L. Hardy, republican, and Edward Heating, democrat, still com paratiVely close on the face of unof- ficial returns, it was evident tonight that the states delegation in the next house of representative will probably include three republicans and one dem ocrat.
 In the first district, with all but one precinct reported, the count stood: Vaile (RD, 2459S; Stack OD, 16,1S1; Hillard Gnd), 6,265.
 In the second district, 22O out of 442 precincts gave Timberlake (R.), 21,644; Jones (D). 13,615.
 In the third district. 322 precincts out of ITS gave Hardy RD, 21,844; Heating D), 19,74S.
 In the fourth district, I'll precincts out of 36O gave Taylor D), 1O,742; Logan (RO 5754
Arizona republican., 1918-11-07
CAMPBELL LEADS
 ON LATE COUNT

Continued From Page One) a heavy winner in the race for county recorder. A count on 63 precincts last night gave her a lead of 1,295 over her opponent, Loch
 City SdeIghts
 Campbell has apparently carried 9 out of the 9 precincts in the city of Phoenix, with the count on precinct IA still missing. Campbelrs majorities in most precincts were very large in num- Der 21 running 249 to S7.
 Lieutenant MaddoclI for congress has apparently carried three precincts in the city, all the remainder giving Major Hayden handsome majorities.
 County Ticket
 Green and Wilkinson, the local re- publican candidates for the state sen- ate, have probably been elected, having a lead of approximately 900 votes in G precincts in the city and county
 A majority of the republican candi- dates for the lower house of the legis- lature appears to have been elected.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-07
SMITH CLAIMS 19,0oo

SYRACUSE, W. r., Nov. 6.-J. A. Kellogg, chairman of the democratic state committee, in statement issued at headquarters here tonight, after a conference with Alfred E. Smith, claimed the election of Smith for gov ernor by more than 1S,O00 and declared that "no upsets are possible"
 NEW YORK, Nov 6.-AIfred E. Smith, democratic candidate for gover- nor, was maintaining a lead of 12,000 ever Governor Whitman, his republican opponent in the race for governor, late tonight, with only 5t districts missing out of the total of 7,230 in the state.
 The districts lacking were in remote rural sections, up state, and although they are normally republican, it seemed improbable that they could wipe out Mir. Smiths advantage. The vote stood; Smith 9S7,242; Whitman 974, = S7S.
 The republicans conceded the defeat of Lieutenant Governor Edward Schoe- neck of Syracuse, who sought re-elec- tion.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-07

and the freedom of the press and the right of assembly has been guaran- teed. There still remains, however, much to do.
 "One of cur most important tasks is economic reconstruction, so that the soldiers and sailors returning home from the front may find the possibility of assuring existence for themselves and their families. All large associa- tions Of employers have declared them
Arizona republican., 1918-11-07

mittocs which have power to invcsti- rsie expenditures of the executive de- pgrtmcnts. During control of the ,icmocratic majority, the republicans 1.avo been powerless to compel inves- tigatiun of things which they have at tackled. ln control of those commit iros. which in times of peace arc vir- iuallv Of no importance, the field for investigation of the democratic ad- 1uinistrauon by a republican house IS thrown wide open, almost on the eve vf tbe next presidential election.
 Tho republicans, of course, do not come into rhcir position of advantage until the meeting of the new congress, W hiCh will be the first Monday in De- t- rnber 1919. unless President Wilson should call it in extraordinary session snoucr. The present democratic con- --css expires by limitation March 3 TsIs Leaders of both parties rather believe the president will avoid an extra session if possible.
 Set Plans For 1920
 Republican policies in the new con rrUss cannot be developed until the complexion Of the senate is certain. In reconstruction. fiscal and other legis- Euon. however. the republicans are prepared to initiate new policies in the uoNt house with bearing on the pres lleuUal campaign of 1920. Although somewhat dependent on the senate out come thc house republicans are plan ming a definite constructive program, dealing with after the war problems. They have pledged themselves to wig urously prosecute the war to it's con- C.nsiun.
 After organizing the new house the rpuhliCans also will be in control of rH" elections supervision committees, which will deal with several contests expected from yesterdays balloting.
 lu the committee changes, southern o ~inocrats. who have held most of the vaalrmanships under the senior ser VI cr rule, will be displaced by northern aud western republicans.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-07

selves ready to re-employ immediately their former employees and workmen now serving the colors.
 Provisions for employment, the sup port of the unemployed and fer housing and other measures with the same ob ject, are in preparation or have been carried out.
 With the conclusion of peace will come an improvement in food and all other conditions of existence
Arizona republican., 1918-11-07

has a right. The new government is engaged in this important work. Equal suffrage is assured in Prussia. The new government is made up 'of repre- sentatives of the majority parties in the reichstag.
 Military Under Chancellor
 "The military administration has been placed under the responsibility of the imperial chancellor; a far reaching amnesty has been granted;
Arizona republican., 1918-11-07
CLAIM FALLS ELECTION

ALBUQUERQUE. N NJ, Nov. G. Chhiruan George k. Craig of the re- publican state central committee late oHirht claimed the election of Albert E. Fall Co thc senate by a majority of z fpo over w. F. Walton, democrat, and tr election of E. C. Hernandez. re- nfhlican. to the lower house over c. A. I Hhardscn. democrat. by a majority
 as-Nuo- NIT. Crais's claims were based m unofficial reports received from all
Arizona republican., 1918-11-07
WILLIS DEFEATED IN OHIO

COLUMBUS. Ohio. Nov. 6.-Ohio yesterday entered the fast growing column of states where intoxicating hquors cannot be sold or purchased.
 With slightly less than 800 precincts out, almost all of which are located in territory which heretofore has been dry, the prohibition forces have assumed d lead of 5,S51 tonight.
 With a little more than $50 precincts missing. Governor Cox. democrat, has established a lead of 1S,76S over his re- publican opponent, Frank B. Willis and the latter has conceded his opponents election.
 The Ohio delegation in congress will consist of fourteen republicans and eight democrats.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-07
PHIPPS AND SHOUT WIN

DENVER, Nov. 6.-Returns from outlying precincts received late today cut down the lead of Lawrence C. Phipps. and Oliver H. Shoup, repub- lican candidates for United States sen ator and governor. respectively, but with only 251 precincts missing out of 1,532 in the state, and those mostly in sparsely settled communities, it ap- peared that both were certain of cleo tion by substantial pluralities. Early tonight Phipps was leading Senator John r. Shafroth (democraD by 6,459
Arizona republican., 1918-11-07
MINNESOTA DRYS HOPEFUL

ST. PAUL. Nov. 6.-Despite intima- tions from democratic sources that more complete returns would cut down the leads of republican candidates for reelection of United States senator Knute Nelson and Governor J. A. A. Eurnquist tonight continued to increase their leads. The only contest unde- cided was statewide prohibition and the latest returns showed the dry forces held a lead of about 900 with some of their country districts still un- reported.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-07
NUGENT SEEMS ELECTED

BOISE, Idaho. Nov. At midnight, Senator John F. Nugent democrat. seemed certain of reelection his lead over Frank R. Gooding having grown to lOS0 with S2,000 votes accounted for. The amounted votes are estimated at 15.000.
 With the exception of Senator Nu- gent, Senator William F. Borah, and the republican state treasurer. none of the candidates endorsed by the non- partisan league in Idaho was elected.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-07
NEWBERRY AHEAD OF FORD

DETROIT. Mich, Nov. 6.-The sena- torlal race in Michigan between Lieu tenant Commander Truman II. New lorry and Henry Ford, democrat, was stun undecided late tonight and the of fcial count may be required to deter mine the result. With 273 precincts tu he heard from. Newberry main- ;.incd a lead of 3,552, the vote being:
 NcWbcrry 200 GIT; Ford 197125.
 Tho missing precincts, most Cf them ln rural districts, are not formally re- ported, but late reports have cut sharp lr into Newberry's advantage. Wayne county DctroiD gave Ford a majority O. 1T1eS
 Governor Albert A. Sleeper and the cnurc republican state ticket was re- turned by comfortable majorities, and Numan suffrage apparently was carried bv about 17,000 votes.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-07
SOUTH DAKOTA FOR COP.

SIOUX FALLS, s. D., Nov. 6.-The entire republican congressional and state tickets, with a possible exception, was elected yesterday, according to in complete returns. In the third district the race between Harry r. Atwater. republican, and Harry l.. Candy is close.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-07
NoN-PARTIsANs CARRY STATE

FARGO, N. D., Nov. 6.-The only candidate endorsed by the non-par- tisan league to lose in yesterdays cleo tion in North Dakota was N. c. Mac Donald, who was defeated for superin- tendent of public instruction by Miss Minnie J. Nelson, non partisan. The other league, candidates were elected and the league will control both branches of the legislature.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-07
OKLAHOMA SAFE FOR OWEN

OKLAHOMA CITY, Nov. 6.-Com- plete official returns from more than half the state indicate the reelection of United States Senator Owen by a plurality of S5000 over his republican opponent, w. E. Johnson of Ardmore. Senator owen is running far ahead of the democratic state ticket.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-07
FRENCH

PARIS, Nov. 6.-The operations by the French today netted one of the greatest advances yet made, measuring more than six miles at various points. The important towns of Vervins, Montcornet and Rethei were occupied and progress was made far beyond these places, the war office announced tonight.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-07
CHAMP CLARK AGAIN WINS

ST. LOUIS. Nov. 6.-Incomplete re- turns received tonight indicate the election of Selden P. Spencer. republi- can, by plurality of 20,0O0 votes over former Governor Joseph W. Folk. to fill the unexpired term of the late United States Senator Stone; the election of Speaker Champ Clark, who was re- ported defeated last midnight, by a plurality of 240O; and the defeat of the statewide prohibition amendment by at least 10000
Arizona republican., 1918-11-07
Official Statements
BRITISH

LONDON, Nov. 6.-The British are continuing their advance to the east of Normal forest, according to Field Marshal Haigs report to- night from headquarters, and have occupied numerous villages and the important railway junction at Aul- noye.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-07
INDIANA SWEPT CLEAN

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 6.-Additional returns received here tonight from the third and fourth Indiana congressional districts, assured the election of Dun bar and Benham, republicans in those districts, and made a clean sweep of the thirteen congressional districts of the state for the republicans.