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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-25
RYAN AT HEAD
OF AIRCRAFT
PRODUCTION
Entire Program Is Placed
In Hands of Copper
Magnate
lRv AsgoeLated 70.

Washington, April 25.-Direction Of
the army's great aircraft production
program has been placed in the
hands of a civilian, John ID. Ryan,
copper magnate, railroad man and
financier. Secretary Baker an
nounced the step last night, dis
closing at the sane time a reorgan-
ization OF the signal corps under
which the aviation section virtually
is divorced from the corps proper
heretofore supreme on all questions.
With actual production turned over
to a civilian division headed by Mr..
Ryan, Brig. Gen. VIM. l.. Kenly is
made chief of new division Of milf
tary aeronautics, to control training
Of aviators and military use Of air
craft.
Major Gen. Squler, chief signal Of
heer, will conhne his activities in the
future to the signal branch. Howard
Coffin, chairman Of the aircraft
board, retires in favor Of Mr.. Ryan.
The aircraft board itself, created by
congress, will continue as an advis-
DRY body.
Throughout all the agitation over
delays and mistakes in getting guam
tity production Of aircraft under
way, all critics have agreed that the
fault lay in the absence Of concen-
trated control. Mr.. Coffin himself
made the only Official comment on
the reorganization. He said:
The appointment Of a single in
dividual with definite and adequate
power to deal with all aspects OF
army aircraft production is q logi-
cal and necessary step"
This reorganization, forecast at
the war department since the n.ili-
tary committee made its report, re-
ferrinE TO the aviation program as a
humiliating failure, follows a pre-
lininary report from special COM
mittee Of investigators appointed by
President Wilson. The report is
known to have been submitted 70
Secretary Baker soon after his re-
turn from France.
Assistant Secretaries Crowell and
Stettinius and Mai. Gen. March, act
ing chief or stan, are understood to
have worked out the new plan Of
organization. Mr.. Crowell, as act
ing secretary, Is said to have been
ready to act without waiting for
Mr.. Bakers return IL the report had
been received.
President Wilson Is said to have
had a hand personally in THE selec-
ton. Mr.. Ryan Is now president of
the Anaconda Copper company, the
United Metals Selling company, and
the Montana Power company. He
is a director Of many industrial en-
terprises and banks and on the Chi
cago, Milwaukee and ST. Paul rail-
way. Brig. Gen. Kenly returned
from France, where he had chars
of aviation under General Pershing.
He is a colonel OF field artillery in
the regular army, but was detailed
to direct aviation training on the
Mexican border before the United
States went to war. Soon after the
first expeditionary forces went over
he was sent TO France and given the
rank OF brigAdier-general in the ma
tional army.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-25
SOCIALISTS JOIN
NONPARTISANS

Minneapolis, April 25.-OSpeciaD.
Stretching forth the hand of fellow
ship 10 the Eonpsrtisan league. the
radical socialist element Of organ
ICED labor In Minneapolis. now CALI
ing itself the Municipal Nonpartisan
league, yesterday Endorsed many So
ciaiist and near Socialist candidates
for ONCE and then denounced the
Minnesota Public Safety commits
sion as disloyal.
Mayor Van Lear was Endorsed for
reelection, Ernie" Lundeen'H name
was cheered TO the echo and he was
recommended for re-electiun, and
Lynn Thompson. Socialist member
OF the school board. was Endorsed
for sheriff.
A platform was adopted calling for
public ownership of all public utili-
ties, initiative. referendum and re-
call, including recall Of judges, re-
striction by law OF the use OF the
injunction process in labor matters,
ali municipal work 60 be done by
day labor instead OF BY contract
home rule for Minneapolis. Resolu-
tions applauding President Wilson
and calling for the passage OF the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-25
FTDUCIARY BUSINESS
FOR NATIONAL BANKS
- Asgoelated &C.


Washington, April 25.-Under an
amendment to the federal reserve
act proposed yesterday BY the house.
national banks In the federal reserve
system would be authorized to en-
gage in fiduciary business ia com
petition with trust companies Sc
Rardleas Of state laws Is the con-
trary. Such business is done by the
banks now where state laws do not
interfere.
Notes Of large denomination are
ia demand by banks 10 meet With-
drRwal pf gold certificates
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-25
Polish UhldnS
AnnihiIdted
BIZ Peasants

Amsterdam. April IS - Three
Ruuadrons OF the Fifth Polish reEi-
u.ent OF Uhlans have been annihil-
ated in Podolia by Ukrainiau peas
ants who refused the soldiers de-
mands for food supplies, according 70
a Polish press agency dispatch re-
celved by the Dutch press by way
OF Vienna The peasants were armed
with machine guns and mine throw
ers.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-25
NEWS AND COMMENT.

The wires carried the information yester-
day that Mr.. George Creel was a witness in
the case Of the government against Max
Eastman, former editor of The Masses.
Yes, yes. Go on Which side called him
We are getting more respect daily for
the uniform of the Boy Scouts. The boys
have a habit of cleaning up the loose
ends" in almost every war enterprise that
is undertaken. They don't get much of the
glory Of it, but they are getting to be as
indispensable as a can opener at picnic.
Their latest effort is the sale of "a, 100 in
Liberty bonds to "stragglers."
When a pro-German is discovered these
days, it is a case of "dont crowd, gentle
men, take your turn at him." One Of the
species was found on train near Dilworth
recently and almost started little civil
war to see who would "get him first.
"We never saw Theda, barer," said the
lady who sat beside us at the movies the
other evening at Cleopatra.
Senator Nelson evidently intends to ex-
tend his "pork conservation" to the rivers
and harbors bill. Every day will be Fork
less in Congress if he has his way, and
eliminates all improvements that have not
the sanction of the war department. Po-
dunk creek win 60 "unimproyed" until
after the war.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-25

NaWANEa# A7AAAAEH AAAaAE RI E&A0NAa
New Rockford. ~ D.. April sS.--Ar-
engagements have been rc1nlssea for
a ladies' minstrel snow % Re given
at the ouaralhuuse Friday and Satur-
DAY, May IL and 1s. for the benehk of
the Red Cross.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-25

'We never saw Theda, barer," said the
lady who sat beside us at the movies the
other evening at Cleopatra. "
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-25

The Professors Reading Made Him
Promise solemny Spend Bicycle Every Afternoon
Copyright Inab Taswn rsyunoaa ins3
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-09
SNOW COVERING HUN POSITIONS
 ON ITALY FRONT

Italian Army Headquarters in Northern Italy, Tuesday, Jan. S-(By the Associated Press)-Snow was falling along the mountain front and an intermittent enemy artillery fire was in progress during a visit which B. Harvey Carroll, Jr., American consul in Venice, just paid to the Asiago plateau on that front as a guest of the Italian general staff.
 It was a difficult and dangerous climb up the slippery mountain heights to the summit of a hill 4,000 feet high which Consul Carroll as- cended. The enemy positions on Monte Melette di Gallio and Monte Badeneche were seen to be heavily covered with snow, which extended down to the Franzela valley through which the Austrians are essaying to push their way to the plain.
 The city of Bassano, through which Consul Carroll passed, had been partly evacuated. Most of the stores and hotels were closed, but a rem nant of the population was still about the streets Firing could be heard from the enemy positions, seven miles distant, near Monte Grappa, where the enemy is now held after the fail ure of his last effort to break through.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-09
BURNS COMP PANY'S APPEAL IN FALL
 CASE DISMISSED

Judge Howard J. Curtis of the Su- perior Court has dismissed the ap- peal of the Burns Company in the compensation case of Elizabeth. May Falls against the Burns Company, in which compensation for the death of George c. Falls was claimed and al- lowed by Commissioner E. T. Buck ingham. The appeal from the de- cision of the commissioner was made by the defendant on the ground that at the time of his death Falls was not in the employ of the company.
 George c Falls was a teamster for the Burns Go. May 2, 1916, he was employed on work in Waterview ave- nue. At noontime Falls drove his team to Seaview avenue where he went into a saloon for his lunch. While there the horses became fright ened Falls rushed to control them, and was killed in the resultant runa- way.
 There were several protracted hear ings before Commissioner Bucking- ham, the Burns Co. contending that at the time of the accident Falls was not in their employ. Buckingham decided adverse to that claim, and allowed the full compensation pro- vided by law. There is no memoran- dunn of the decision.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-09
AMERICAN DOLLAR
 TO BE PROTECTED

Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo today authorized the announcement that he has affected an arrangement with the secretary of state whereby the value of the American dollar will be protected against deterioration in all business dealings Americans may have with inhabitants of the Argentine Republic.
 Under this arrangement the Argen- tine government revives a law which was passed shortly after the outbreak of the European war Under this law American business men indebted to Ar genuine merchants may deposit amounts Of money with the Argentine ambassador at Washington. He in turn deposits such moneys with the Federal Reserve bank at New York.
 The Argentine government agrees that the balance of this account will not be shipped in gold until after the treaty of peace ending the present war has been ratified. This will serve to stabilize exchange between those two countries during the period of the war. This arrangement will afford protection to ourS manufacturers, a number of whom have recently found it profitable to extend their trade to the Argentine markets,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-09
CATHERINE GILBERT

Many relatives and friends attend ed the funeral of Mrs. Catherine Gil- bert held this morning at S.30 o'clock from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Calvin, 761 Maple street. A solemn mass of requiem was sung at St. Charles R. c. church at g o'clock. by Rev James V. Hussion. Rev. Thoms Gloster off1ciated as dea- con, and Rev. Charles M. Kelly, sub deacon. Schmidt's requiem mass was sung by the church choir. As the body was being borne into the church Thy Will Be Dons" was rendered. At the offertory Miss Jessie Murray sang Ave Maria" After mass "Only Waiting was sung by Joseph Clabby As the funeral procession was leaving the edifice Nearer, My God to Thee was rendered. There were a large number of floral tributes. The pail bearers were William, Charles, Chris topher, Robert, Richard Swords and John Mehyde. Rev Father Kelly l read the committal service at the grave, St MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-09
HELD FOR LYING TO REGISTRATION
 BOARD MEMBERS

New Britain, Jan 9-Edward Schack, 27 years old, appeared in the police court here today on a charge of per- jury, the accusation growing out of alleged discrepancies in statements made to the first district exemption board and those in his questionnaire. On June 5, T917, Schack registered for military duty. When the first draft was called he is alleged to have told the exemption board that he erred in registering. as he was a German sub ject, despite the fact that he had told registration officials that he had taken out first citizenship papers. He was excused from service. It is claimed that he has also denied taking out first papers in his questionnaire. Sehaek was held in ss,000 bond for a hearing Monday. He is said to be a German Pole.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-09
CANADA ANDU. S.
 MUST UNITE TO
 CONSERVE FOODS

Toronto, Jan 9-Food conserva- ton is Americas great need, accord ing to w. J. Hanna, Canadian food controller In an address here last night MT Hanna asserted that Can ada and the United States must un- dertake to conserve their supply this year so as to give the Entente allies enough food to keep both the civil ian and the military population from actual starvation-''
 On Dec 1, 1917, it was estimated, Canada's wheat for export was 11O,- 100000 bushels, MT. Hanna said, ard on the same date Food Controller Hoover of the United States inform ed him that over the normal supply for domestic consumption ''the United States had not busheL" It was de- ter1nined, however, to substitute other foods, 50 that the United States could send Europe 20 per cent. of her own supply, MT. Hanna said
 Canada hoped to send 20 per cent of her normal supply to Europe in addition to what was estimated fer export, making Q total of about 22G,- 100000 bushels. The actual short age in Europe was 500, 0,0O0,000 bushels he said
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-09
CURTIS HANDS
 DOWN SEVERAL
 LAW DECISIONS

Several decisions were handed down today by Judge Howard J. Curtis of the Superior court in cases tried be- fore him during the December ses- sions of the court
 In the case of Frank T. Slavin against Mary A. Conroy, an action to secure title to a piece of property left by an uncle, Judge Curtis finds for the defendant. Both are residents oe Stamford, and Slavin claimed that a certain piece of property included in the state of his uncle really belong ed to him.
 Judgment for the plaintiff is found in the case of Ann McGlone, admins trator on the estate of John McGlone of Danbury, against Peter McGlone and others. This suit was to recover a piece of property standing in the name of Peter McGlone, but which was claimed as part of the estate of the deceased. Judge Curtis in his memorandum finds that there was ti- tie by adverse possession and he or ders that the property be transferred to the estate of John McGlone to be administered according to law.
 Dispute over dimensions of property in Norwalk is decided in favor of the defendant in the case of Henry Pol 1ak against Wi1lia B. Tolles. The complaint was that property purchas- ed was not included in the deed de- livered- Judge Curtis finds that the property actually sold was covered by the deed, but that the plaintiff is en. titled to have an original agreemen carried out
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-09
KAISER WILHELM NOMINATES SELF
 TO GET A MEDAL

Amsterdam, Jan. 9-Referring to himself as having been throughout his reign the champion Of the principles making for the welfare of humanity and peaceable cooperation of peo- ples Emperor William assured of his full support the delegation of the Pol ish regency council which he received a day or two ago, a Berlin dispatch says. In reply to the address pre- scented by the delegates, who expressed gratitude for the restoration of the independent Polish kingdom the em- peror said:
 Tt is a sincere honor to me to be able to greet you as the appointed representatives of the Polish state, in my capital. gather from your words, with lively satisfaction, that you see in the acts carried out by my exalted allies and myself fulflrnent of the | long cherished desire of the Polish people for establishment of the in dependent Polish kingdom and that you believe you will be best serving your fatherland if in common with German empire and Austro- Hungarian monarchy, you pursue the aims which guarantee the veal of humanity and peaceful cooperation of peoples. As l against the calumnies of the enemy I feel grateful that my unremitting efforts in my reign of nearly 30 years to be the champion and protector of these principles will meet with deep sympathy on your part.
 May it be granted to you, gentle men, in successful labor to give the i Polish state foundations which vii! guarantee it's further peaceable devel- opfnent as an element of order. prog ress and civilization. You may here by be assured of the full support of myself and my government"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-09
THREE HELD FOR TRYING TO SELL
 U. s. MUNITIONS

Los Angeles. Cal. Jan. 9-Thrce men are under arrest here today as result of an investigation by the United States army intelligence bureau into an alleged conspiracy to sell ma chine guns. ammunition and clothing valued at $2S5.o
 Machine guns, stored in the base ment of the federal building. shown by federal civilian officers to a gov ernncnt agent appearing to them in the role Of a private buyer, are said to have led to the arrests.
 The men held are Nicholas Senu Zogg, H. A. Myles and Joseph Col Iins. Zogg claims to have been aa officer in the Mexican army, My es Is a motion picture player. No tn- formation as to Collins oecupation has been made known.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-09
WARNS AGAINST HUN EXHAUSTION
 STORIES IN U. s.

Washington, Jan. 9-Senator Ken yon, who recently returned from visit to the French front and to Eng land, today warned the Senate against Germany's peace offers and stories that the country was exhausted.
 Nothing could assist Germany more" he declared.
 Those who are trying to help in bringing about a patch-up peace and lend their influence in that direction are weakening the American forces, weakening American preparation" he said, 'and they had best to remember that it will cost us more now to lose this war than to win it."
 Pointing to the fact that 1t took England two years or more to get ready to fight, he declared that there was no reason for gloom in this coun- try now, but 'the saddest words this nation can ever write if it fails in this emergency by reason of delay will be the words too late.'
 We must bring to the western front 2,000,000 men and have a mill Ion in reserve" Senator Kenyon de- clared. We must do it as quickly as possible. We must cut red tape; stop uuarreling about the guns and like things, and carry this thing through on business-like principles. Is it not possible for each individual in this country to quit thinking about what some one else should do anI re- solve to do everything he can do. IL is not enough to do our bit We must do our best. There is too much grand standing and lime-lighs- nlg. too much patriotic posing and not enough sacrifice.
 Out of this war will come great things to our people. We will havo no hyphenated Americanism in .his country. It is not a time for par tisanship nor politics and I may say | it is no time for inefflciency in any department of our government" | Senator Kenyon said that in th.s spirit of nonpartisanship" he would like to see coalition cabinet includ- ing Elihu Root and Theodore Roose- welt and that the service of Wi11ian H. Taft might be used in some Of the commissions sent abroad.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-09
TIMOTHY MULLOY.

A large number of relatives and
 friends attended the funeral of Tim
 othy Mulloy held this morning at
 8:30 o'clock from the bereaved resi- dence, 45 Park terrace. At Sacred
 Heart R. C. church at g o'clock a
 solemn requiem mass was offered up for the repose of his soul by Rev. Thomas J. Mooney. Rev. John A. Sullivan officiated as deacon and Rev. John J. Keane, sub-deacon. Schmidt's S requiem mass was sung by the church choir. At the offertory William Chew, rendered Ave Maria After mass
 Miss Teresa O'Brien sang Face to
 Face" As the funeral procession was | leaving the edif1ce the choir render
 ed Nearer, My God, to Thee" Del l egations from the First Division, A.
 O. H., and Court Nathaniel Wheeler, Foresters of America, were present at l the obsequies. Many beautiful floral l tributes were in evidence. The pail | bearers were John Collery, Thomas Craig, Bernard Lee, John Garrity, | Jeremiah Nealy, and John Buckly.
 Rev. Father Sullivan accompanied
 the cortege to St Michaels cemetery
 and read the committal service.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-09
NEW COORDINATION DEPARTMENT ACTIVE
 IN AIDING PERSHING

With the American Army fn France Jan 3 (By the Associated Presst.-A new department of coordination, created since the war, is functioning in a most satisfactory manner and is con- tributing materially to the building up of the war machine which Gen, Per Bhing desires to see running automat- ically, whether OF not he is present.
 Since the establishment of the CO., ordination department it has removed the necessity for the general seeing 5 staff heads daily and has cut down his necessary interviews to about four a day and has given him greater liberz ty in which to plan operations.
 This department passes en and has authority to settle questions from eth. CT departmentS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-09
RESUME WORK
 RAISING COAL
 BARGE MOHAWK
(Cont1nuen rnom Page 1-o

holds it in the vicinity of New York where even the rapid current in Hell Gate has not prevented the ice from impeding navigation
 The work accomplished by the New York, New Haven and Hartford Ra1l- road Tug No. g, in breaking the ice in Bridgeport harbur has not been allowed to go to waste and the other boats here have constantly patrolled the channels which were opened up by the powerful boat and if anything have widened them to such an extent that +here will be no d1ffiGnty for the coal Iadan barges to be to~Hed to the11 doclrs when they arrive in port.
 Full schedules for passenger and HreSgha traffic has not Bs yet been re- asuned, aut the officials of the various Hines look forward to the boats sall- ing and arriving on time within the next few days
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-09
BRAKEMAN HEAD
 OF CONNECTICUT
 STATE CHANGERS

Frank F. B1akeman of Stratford was elected master of the Connecticut state grange today at the 33rd annual session.
 Allen B. Cook. of Midd1ebury, the present lecturer, was elected over seer.
 Prof. Charles A. Wheeler of the Connecticut agricultural college was elected lecturer. Other officers will be chosen later this afternoon.
 A letter from Gov. Holcomb ex- p, essed the latter's pleasure over the resolutions of loyalty adopted Tuesday when the support of tk~> 300 farmers in the state was pledged for the prose- cUtion of the war.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-09
MARY DIETRICH

Following a few weeks illness Mary. wife of John w. Dietrich, died yester- day at the, Bridgeport hospital Mrs. Deatrich resided at 151 SuTnmerfeld avenue and was well known in the East End. Besides her husband, three sisters, Mrs. F. Wandet, Worcester, Mass, Mrs. George Brown Sanford and Mrs. Aubrey BuFfinSon of this city. One brother, George Parks. of Bridgeport, also survives Mrs. Deit- rich was a member of the Kiota lodge of Red Men.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-09
PRESSING WALKS MILE s OVER ICE
 AS AUTO STALLS

With the American Army in France Tuesday, Jan. 8-(By the Associated Press)-Slippery, ice coated roads have upset traffic between the camps and headquarters, Gen. Pershing him. self becoming a victim this morning when his automobile stalled between two hills and was unable to go for ward or backward. The general walked severa1 miles through the STOW and slush to his destination.
 A large ward in one of the base hospitals containing many patients with the doctors and nurses in attend ance has been quarantined because of the discovery of a case of scarlet fever.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-09
YOUNG BANDIT TRIES TO ROB
 CHICAGO BANK

Chicago, Jan. s-Patro1man Martin Flynn today entered the Southwest Trust and Savings bank to get warm. He had scarcely seated himself when Q youthful bandit with a pistol in each hand entered with the command Hands up.''
 Flynn opened fire and was himself shot in the leg. The robber fled and escaped with two companions who awaited him in limousine.
 Eighty thousand dollars in an open vault was undisturbed.