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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-07
POLICE RAID A
GAMBLING JOINT
Collect the Proprietor, Eleven Other
Men and an Assortment OF
Gambling Paraphernalla
Saturday.
STOPPED IN BEGINNING
Was Only the Second Tine the House
Was Active, Whom Police
Closes in on Outfit and
Seize Il

It was only the second time the
gambling mouse had been in active OPP
Grafton, and It had hardly got fairly
started In its career, when the po-
lice raided the joint upstairs over a
pool room at 3OS Main street early
Sunday morning. The room is the orig
inal Keokuk Public library room.
l.. w HURLEY was arrested as keep
ing the gambling house at 2 o'clock
in the morning and he remained in the
city jail until 8 o'clock Sunday after
noon when he gave bond for his ap-
peearance in the superior court. There
he waived examination and was bound
over to the grand Jury under $500
bond
Officers Park, Griffey and Lefever
made the raid and had the entire con-
tents of the room under the gun, be-
fore anybody around the tables knew
what was happening.
Eleven Men Pay Fines.
They arrested eleven men as fire.
quenters OF a gambling house. These
were M. Wyles, James Kenney. Pat
Reddy, Ed Butler. Clarence Butler, Ed
Williams, William Wilson, A. j. Nc
Laughlin, Walter Bridgewater, Sam
Rainey, and Tom Clark
They began to appear in the super
Tor court this morning before the
door of the court was opened, and by
9 o'clock all but the four first named
had pleaded guilty and paid IS fine
and costs. The others were arriving
during the day to take the same medt-
cine.
Assorted Gambling Apparatus.
In addition to the dozen men arrest
ed, the police seized job lot Of
gambling apparatus.
Cards and poker chips and money
on poker tables were In the collection
brought to police headquarters. and
there was wagon load Of other stuff.
Among the parephenalia seized
were two tables marked with the nine
|cigits in square in peculiar fashion
which are used In game new to po-
lice experts and others, who thought
they are up to date in gambling de
vices.
The city administration remarks
that It meant what it said when it
gave notice that gambling must stop
in Keokuk.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-07
FUNERAL NOTICE.

LOvTNG-Tho funeral OF the late
Miss Rachel Loving will be held Tues
day afternoon 1T o'clock at the grave
Oakland cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24

great semi-circle from the Julian Alps to the Piave and from the noun tains in the north almost to the plains of Venetia.
 Such a belief, however, was entirely erroneous. From the first onslaught the enemy met a rejuvenated army which fought him with the greatest gailantry, never ceding an inch of ground unless it was dearly paid for Aiding the Italians in the mountains were British and French armies who also fought nobly and everywhere de- feated the enemy. Territory taken in the mountains was almost as quickly regained and the enemy held in check.
 Along the Piave, especially on the Montello plateau, the gateway to the Venetian plains from the northeast, and at several points farther south where the Austrians succeeded in crossing the river, the Italians every where imposed such strength against the enemy that he was unable to en- large his gains and then, with re- doubled efforts, forced him to com mence the retrograde movement which has developed into disorder flight.
 Large numbers of the enemy have been reported recently as coming up behind the northern line in the moun- tain region. and it is not improbable that shortly the second phase of the battle will begin. Complete confidence is felt in the Italian and other allied commands, however that the enemy will meet foemen of superior quality and that his efforts will go for naught
 On the battle fronts in France and Flanders the Germans are holding their men to the trenches, except fol Len 7ln off o1x I, n, is no indication that for the present ] it is their intention to launch another big offensive. Both the British an( French have carried out successful! several minor operations and repulseC all the enemy's maneeuvers. Nea l Bligny, in the Marne region, the Ger
 mans succeeded in gaining a footing il
 a trench. but an italian contingent i'm mediately elected them.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
BELGIAN NEWSPAPER TELLS
 OF GERMAN ATROCITIES
Six Persons Executed for Spying on
 Movements of German Troops.

London, June 23.-(British Wireless Service). The little Beloian newspa- per Anne Beige. which continues to be issued in spite of all the efforts of the German authorities to suppress it, gives an account of some recent atroc- ities at Charleroi. Nine persons, in ciuding women merchants, a priest and railway officials, were tried for spying on the movements of German troops.
 Six of them were condemned to death, but their relatives were not told the names of the victims and passed days of agonizing suspense. Wives and children of men who were under arrest stood all night at the prison gates. their feelings alternating between hope and despair. Not until the bodies of the victims were brought out after the executions was it possi- ble to know who were killed and who had been spared.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
PARAGUAY APPROVES
 AMERICAN SOLIDARITY
As Proposed by President Wilson to
 the Mexican Editors.

Washington. June 23. President Wilson's proposal of American solidar- ity as expressed recently to the Mexi- can editors, has met with prompt ap- proval in Paraguay. A despatch re- ceived here today by the Pan-Ameri- can Union said that Dr. Manuel Fran co, president of Paraguay, had en- dorsed MT. Wilson's plan in these words:
 Paraguay accepts to the fullest ex- tension the principles of American solidarity as enunciated by the pres ident of the United States of America. There is no room for divisions among the nations of the two Americas when events arise that may profoundly all ter the international status of the world.
 "The security of the peace as well as the moral and material progress of the community of nations depends upon the final triumph of American principles which have been given to the world by the president of the United States
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24

night None of the injured is believed to be fatally hurt
 The engine whose valve burst was attached to passenger train No 105, special which is run from Boston to New York on Sundays The accident occurred as it was pulling out of the Junction station Tde Gilt Edge. ap- preaching the station at the time, re- ceived the full force of the released air as it passed.
 injuries From Broken Glass.
 The passengers hurt received their injuries from the broken glass or by being thrown against the car seats in the confusion. After half an hours delay to permit medical attendance being given the injured, the train pro- ceeded to New London with the injur- ed.
 Alven NJ Farris. co!ored, 23 years old unmarried, BOT Cambridge street, Cambridge, Mass. decorations of the face. Paris is a Pullman cook.
 Miss Mollie Murphy Injured.
 Miss Mollie Murphy. S35 Washington street, Norwich daughter of Post master John P. Murphy, cut about the face.
 Paris was able to leave the hos pital for Boston late tonight.
 Injured Slightly.
 Among those who were injured and received medical attention abord the | train and at the local depot were: | John Molohedo, 193 Brooklyn street 1 Cambridge. Mass, Iacerated left eai and left hand.
 Miss Gertrude Delehanty, 2O6 Hunt ington av-.nue, Boston, lacerated lief wrist and left cheek.
 George Brady, Norwich, laceratet 1 scalp.
 Edward Kelly New London, lacerat. ed face.
 Jeremiah Murphy, 39 Harris street Hartford, lacerated left cheek ant scalp.
 Alex Mclean, 765 Franklin street Ansonia. Conn. lacerated left ear.
 Frank Tannuzzi, a private in Com pany F, 301st Infantry, Camp Devens whose home is at 1912 Second Avenue New York city, lacerated scalp.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24

rne first phase of the Austrian of fensive has ended in failure-in defeat. The elimination of what was intended to be the crushing of Italy between the jaws of the Austrian pincers is the rout of the invaders themselves.
 With their back to the swollen Piave River the Austrians for several days past had been trying to ward off the vicious counter attacks of the Italians and save the situation. Now they are endeavoring, and still under great pres sure, to ford the stream and reach safety on it's eastern bank.
 From the Montello plateau to the Adriatic Sea, the enemy is in retreat Already his losses are estimated at , 1S0, 900 men and the chances of his escape without additional heavy casu- alties and men made prisoner seem remote
 Large numbers of the pontoon bridges the Austrians threw across the river Piave have been swept away by the now torrential stream, and on all the sectors of the 39 mile front where they gained edges of the Venetian plain they are being sorely harrassed by the fire of the Italian guns and rifles and by the machine gun fire and bombs of allied aviators who have done such notable execution since the attempted drive was started
 Monster preparations had been made by the Austrians for what was to be the death blow to King Victor Elm manuel's men. Thousands upon thou sands of men, many of them brought from the Russian and Rumanian fronts and guns and stores in tremendous quantities had been parcelled among the various commanders for the drive over battle arc of virtually one hun dred miles, running from the Asiago plateau to the Piave River and then following the stream to the sea.
 Undoubtedly the Austrian high con- mand had built largely for success or the belief that the Italian morale had been shattered when last year their great pincers closed in upon the Ital- ian front and forced back the line 1T
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
COLDEST JUNE g M
 THE PAST TEN YEARS.
New York and New Jersey Farmers
 and War Gardeners Anxious.

New York, June 23.-With mini mum temperature of 47 degrees and an average of 52, the coldest June 23 in this district in the last decade caused anxiety among New York and New Jersey farmers and war gardeners, who made elaborate preparations to protect their crops from frost tonight.
 From Burlington, N. J., came the report that the extensive cranberry bogs in that district had been flooded to protect the plants from the cold.
 Nearly 2,5O0 negroes, drafted in Florida, who arrived at Camp Dix, N. J. this afternoon, appeared half frozen and pleaded that overcoats be issued to them before any other part of thtir eduinment.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
They Are Being Harassed By the Fire of Italian Guns
 and Rifles and Bombs of Allied Aviators
AUSTRIAN LOSSES ESTIMATED AT 18O,OOO MEN

Large Numbers of the Pontoon Bridges the Ausans Threw Across the River Piave Have Been Swept Away-With Their Backs to the River the Teutons Have Been Trying to Ward Of the Vicious CounterAttacks of the Italians Large Numbers of the Enemy Have Been Reported as Coming Up Behind the Northern Line in the Mountain Region and It Is Regarded Probable That Shortly the Second Phase of the Battle Will Begn-On the Battle Fronts in France and Flanders the Germans Are Holding Their Men to the Trenches.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
CITATIONS FOR Y. M. C. A.
 WORKERS ON AMERICAN FRONT
Under Gunfire They Conducted Their
 Care of Wounded.

Paris, June 23-Several Y. M. c. A. workers on the American front north west of Foul have been recommended for citations for exemplary conduct displayed in the recent fight at Xiv ray.
 Henry Wharton of Philadelphia, Benton Johnston of Detroit, Mich, and Alfred Stokes of Stamford, Conn, join ed stretcher bearers and carried out wounded men under fire or stood at the entrance of dressing stations under fire, giving wounded soldiers drinks and lighted cigarettes. In many cases, the doctors say, the Y. M. c. A. work CTS gave the wounded men the neces- sary stimulus to save their lives.
 Gas smelling is so constant and active on the front that canteen workers serve hours behind counters wearing masks. Drivers of Y. M. c. A. supply trucks are compelled to mask.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
NEW RECORD FOR PLACING
 KEEL AND KEEL PLATE
Made at the McDousaII-D Duluth Ship
 yard at Duluth, Minn.

Duluth, M;nn, June 2S-Nine and a half minutes after the signal for launching the Lake Geneva at the Me Dougall- Duluth shipyard yesterday the keel for a new ship to be erected on the same ways was in place and II seconds later the first keel plate was in position. It is believed this is a new record for placing keel and keel plate in the United States. the fast est time previously recorded being Il IA minutes.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24

guarantee for the loan would grant Germany wide exploitation of Russia's natural riches, in the form of nu4ner- ous concessions, the control of which would remain with the Russian gov ernment, a portion of the profit going to this government.
 Germany, the commissioner stated, would be asked not to interfere with Russia's internal economic policy or her relations with countries which formerly belonged to Russia, such as Ukraine, Poland and the Caucasus.
 Germany would guarantee to Russia at least half the mineral output of the Krivoy- -Rog and Caucasus regions and, finally, Germany would carry out the rectifcation of the Russo Ukranian frontier.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
BLANKET AUTHORITY TO
 INCREASE PRICE OF WHEAT
Is Given the Food Administration Grain Corporation in New York.

Grain Corporation in New York.
 Washington, June 23-Blanket au- thority to increase the price of wheat at primary and other marktts, with the approval of Food Administrator Hoover, above the $220 a bushel mini mum price guaranteed by. presidential proclamation Feb 21, is given the food administration grain corporation in New York by an executive order of the president. The order, issued under au- thority of the food control law. was made public today by MT. Hoover
 To carry out the purpose of the or der, the corporation is authorized U increase it's capital stock from $50, 000,00G to $150,000, 900 in shares of d par value of $100 each. All the stock will be owned by the government and will be purchased by the food admin istration from time to time as the necessity arises to maintain the pres ent $2.20 price and any increases au- thorized.
 While no explanation of the orde.. was given either at the food adminis- tration or the White House. two con- alterations were believed to have in fluenced the presidents decision to permit the grain corporation to pay higher prices for wheat The first was , the increased freight rates which will i become effective Tuesday. Growers must bear this increase and without an advance in the price of wheat their profits would be materially reduced. i The second was believed to be the
 situation resulting from the deadlock ! in congress over the senate's amend
 ment to the annpal agricultural appro-
 priation bill increasing the minimum ! guaranteed price for wheat to $2.50 a ! bushel. The house has refused to ac- ] cept this amendment and the senate is
 to vote on it again this week. Ir come quarters tonight it was believed that the presidents action would be g ! factor in influencing the senate to re-
 cede from the amendment.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
CHAPLAIN WALTER DARKER
 DIED FROM SHELL WOUND
He Was Buried Near the Spot Where
 He Fell.

With the American Army in France, June 23-(By The Associated Press).- The Rev Walton s. Darker of Worces- ter, Mass, chaplain of the 104th in fantry, died on Tuesday from a shell wound. He was buried on Wednesday near the spot where he fell
 The Rev. Mr. Darker, the first American chaplain to give his life in the service on the American front, was decorated about a month ago along with 116 men for gallantry in the fighting at Apremont last April Fred erick Danl1er, Young Mems Christian association worker and brother of the chaplain. was with him when he died.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS
 AND MUNITIONS FOR MEXICO
The Greatest Needs Which the United
 States Can Supply.

Chicago, June 2S.-An appeal for agricultural implements and ammuni- tion for Mexico as that countrys greatest needs which the United States can supply. was made tonight by Con- zalo de la Para, editor of the Ma cional, at a dinner rendered the twen- ty Mexican editors who are touring the United States by the Chicago Chamber of Commerce. The speaker declared that "the people that consti- ute the greater part of Mexico fully realize all the United States has done for Mexico and desire friendly rela- tions between the two countries"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
SOVietsAreBartering
 Russian Resources
TO MEET RUSSIAN ENGAGEMENTS
 TO GERMANY
TO SEEK FOREIGN LOAN
As a Guarantee For the Loan Russia Would Grant Numerous Concessions to Germany Wide Exploitation, With Russia to Retain Control.

london, June 2S-A Reuter- despatch from Moscow, undated, says that M. Brousky, commissioner of industry and commerce made the statement at the session of the Russo German commis- sion for the resumption of economic relations that, in order to meet the Russian engagements to Germany, the Soviet government will be compelled to conclude a foreign loan, and as a
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
AUTOMOBILES IN COLLISION
 AT NORTH HAVEN.
Gordon Root, 13, of Waterbury, Killed
 His Father Injured.

New Haven, Conn.,. June 23.-Gordon Root, 13 years old, of Waterbury, was killed, and his father. Charles A. Root, was injured when thtir automobile collided with a motor truck on the highway in North Haven late tonight, driven by George Marsh of Spring field, Mass. The elder Root and Marsh are in hospitals here, the former sui fering from general shock and numer- ous cuts and bruises, and the latter has broken leg, and severe cuts and bruises. Raymond Root, IS, a third occupant of the Root car, escaped in jury.
 Both machines were wrecked. the truck being overturned.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
HUNGARY IS SENDING
 PROVISIONS TO AUSTRIA
Large Supplies of Corn, Meat, Fruit
 and Vegetables.

Amsterdam, June 23.-Budapest and many Hungarian towns, says a tele- gram received here today from the Hungarian capital, have declared readiness to reduce their corn quota in order 10 alleviate the situation in Aus tria
 flares to the number of 2200O and large supplies of meat, fruit and vege- tables were sent from Budapest to Vienna on Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
SHIP TONNAGE SUNK
 BY SUBS DURING MAY
Official Statement Issued at Berlin
 Claims 614,0oo Gross Tons.

Amsterdam, June 23.-Ship tonnage sunk by German submarines in the month of May aggregated 614,000 tons, according to an official statement is sued at Berlin The claim also was made that in addition badly damaged ships with tonnage of 56.000 were taken to ports of the entente allies in April besides the losses already an nounced for that month.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
CHURCH DESIGNATION
 AScRiBED TO GERMANS
Interior of Hammett Place Presbyter- ian Church, St. Louis, Wrecked.

St. Louis. Mo. June 23.-German sympathizers are believed by federal authorities to have been responsible for desecra ton of the Hammett Place Presbyterian church here. because of verbal attacks on Germany launched from the pulpit recently by the pas tor. the Rev. w. G. Johnston.
 When worshippers came to the church today they found the interior in ruins. Furnishings had been torn from the walls, an American flag and 8 service flag torn to shreds, pulpit and pews hacked with axes, piano destroyed and a Bible and numerous hymn books mutilated beyond repair.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
TALK OF REVOLT AGAINST
 THE GERMAN GOVERNMENT
Story Told by Americans Who Arrived
 on a Norwegian Liner.

An Atlantic Port, June 23.-Ged- many, war-weary and ill-fed, is in a state of unrest so acute that talk of revolt against the imperial govern ment is common among both the mili- tary and civil populations, according to Americans who arrived here to- night on a Norwegian liner, after long residence in Germany or adjacent neu- tral countries.
 Officers and men, the voyagers said, had told them of a sullenness which is widespread in the German army, predicting that it would reach the point where the troops would refuse to fight.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
Accident to the
 Git Edge Express
ABOUT 15 PERSONS INJURED, 4 FEW SERIOUSLY
AT SAYBROOK JUNCTION
Compressed Air Valve of a Passing Locomotive Blew Out and Sprayed Air Through Windows of Three Rear Coaches.

New London, Conn, June 2S.-About fifteen persons were hurt, probably a few more or less seriously when com pressed air valve on a passing loco motive blew out and the air under heavy pressure drove in several win dows of the rear coaches of the New York to Boston Gilt Edge Express on the New York. New Haven and Hart ford railroad at Saybrook Junction to-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
AUSTR|ANS IN RETREAT FROM THE
 MONTEL[0 PLATEAU ID ADR|AT|C SEA
Cabled Paragraphs

Pleased With What Italy Has Done.
 Rome, Saturday, June 22--Judge Ben Lindsey of Denver has returned from the Italian front, where he wit messed the entire Austrian offensive. He expressed himself as much im- pressed with what Italy has done. Judge Lindsey left for Paris today and expects to proceed to the United States the latter part of July.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
TROOPS MOVED FROM
 UPTON TO DEVENs
A Detachment of 2,5oO Soldiers Joined
 the 76th Division.

Aver. Mass, June 23-A detach- ment of 2,50O soldiers from Camp Up- ton joined the 18th division at Camp Devens today. Many of the number are New Englanders who have been training from one to three months.
 An interesting ceremony took place when the 519th service battalion. com posed largely of Florida negroes, was presented with a flag by States Treasurer Charles L. Burrill The flag was the gift of negro women of this state.
 Bishop William Lawrence, of the Episcopal diocese of Massachusetts. confirmed a class of soldiers at one of the r. M. C. A. huts and later conse- crated a field altar.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
FlFTY-SIx NAMES IN
 LATEST CASUALTY LIST.
Twenty three Were Killed in Action
 Sixteen Died of Wounds.

Washington, June 23.-The casualty list today contained 56 names, divided as follows:
 Killed in action, g.
 Died of wounds, 16.
 Died of disease, 2.
 Died of airplane accident, 1.
 Died of accidents and other causes, 1.
 Wounded severely, 15.
 Three officers are named in the list: Lieutenant James H. Hughes of Howe, Tex, died of wounds; Lieutenant Dow R, Cope of Yakima, Wash, was killed in an airplane accident. and Lieuten- ant Thomas Arthur Goodwin of Chica- go was severely wounded.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
ESCAPED FROM GERMANY
 IN A SMALL BOAT.
A German on-Commissioner Officer
 and His Wife.

Copenhagen, June 23.-A German non commissioned officer and his wife have reached Moen, a Danish island in ;he Baltic sea. They made their escape from Germany in small boat. The couple have been informed. as have other German desertsrs, until an Invest gation has been made.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
k WIDESPREAD AFFECTION
 OF THROAT AND LUNGS
Has Developed Among Residents of Hartford and Surrounding Districts.

Hartford, Conn, June 23.-A wide spread affection of the throat and lungs of a peculiarly irritating nature has developed among residents of Hartford and surrounding districts, it was learned tonight, due to fumes emanating from unpurified gas which has been fed into the pipes of the gas company here during the last three days. According to Manager Isaac Eysenbach of the company, the condi- tfon Is the result of using coal too highly impregnated with sulphur, a condition which was not discovered un- til after the coal had been put into the retorts. The last of this gas, he said will not be out of the pipes until to- morrow
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
RESIGNATION OF AUSTRIAN
 CABINET HAS BEEN RENDERED
Emperor Charles Said He Would De.
 eide on Sunday.

Paris, June 29.-(Havas Agency.)- After a meeting with Emperor Charles of Austria on Friday, says a des- patch from Zurich, Switzerland, Pme- mier Seydler presented the resigna- ton of the entire Austrian cabinet. The emperor said he would decide on Sunday whether to accept the resigna- ton.