davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-15
cRoToN.
49, 80 = = - :

News in Croton is scarce. IL
much snow ami cold weather
know much about anything.
Frank Schee shipped carload
corn to ST. Louis last week.
Mrs. Maria Bryan spent last we
nesday in Belfast with her father.
Mr.. Charles Wells and son Eal
were in Pennington on business ia
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Springer ha,,
gone to Bettendorf, Iowa, for
winter.
Mr.. A. L. Ballegoin who has be-
here with home folks for a 10
weeks, left Friday morning for
work in the south
Mrs. Rebecca LeFevre of SUNNI
Vile, Iowa, died last "Wednesday az
was brought to Croton Friday mon
ing where the funeral was< held ira
the NJ. E. church at ten O'Clock. y
was almost ninety years old and W
member of the Presbyterian chui1
for more than sixty-five years. RI
of her life was spent in Croton.
Listen McMillen Of Oskaloosa VI
In Croton Friday to attend the ~
eral of his aunt Mrs. LeFevre.
MIR. and Mrs. o. H. Saltzga'j
spent Sunday afternoon at Z.
Wells in the country.
Curg Saltzgaver, our assessor
busy these days assessing.
All our boys and men have
ceived their questionnafres and sou
their class cards.
Mrs. Clara Hite of Farmins'1
visited in Croton one day last WI
with her father Riley DeHart, %
sister Nora.
Mr.. Winfield Scott has his Y
house filled with the finest ice
has been put up here.
The snow and cold weather Is
dering the shocking and shre sas
of corn. ~
Mrs. Main Sherrick was in ~
ington one day last week.
George Miller, the engineer o.
corn, shredder, has gone to heoN
for few days.
Mr.. i, c. Kelley has been Oh
sick list. .,,i
Mrs. Perry Moline of Fort con.
Colo, is here visiting her pareh''
N. Wells and wife.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-15
Attacks Broke Down.
Considerable Advance.

e ROME, Jan. 15.-"Considerable adj
vance" was achieved by Italian troops
from Osteriailleore at the head Of the
Cecilia valley, despite bitter enemy
resistance, todays official statement
reported.
The Italian offensive was undertak-
en- to rectify the line and the enemy
attempts to stop the advance resulted
in very heavy losses to him. Eight
officers and 2s3 men were taken pris-
oner.
Around Monte Solarolo and Capo-
sile, Italian troops extended their
hold on bridge head and sanguinar-
lily repulsed repeated counter attacks
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-15
DELEGATES Delayed.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. IS
Marooned at points for hours by
heavy snowfalls, delegates to the
biennial convention of the United
Mine Workers of America are arriv-
ing here slowly today. The conven-
ton opened today with 900 delegates
attending. Eighteen hundred were
expected. Some delegates were de-
layed twenty-four hours.
Governor James P. Goodrich of In
diana, and Mayor Charles Jewett of
Indianapolis, delivered the welcom-
ing addresses. President J. Hayes
presided.
Most of the day was given over
to speech making.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-15
GERMAN SPY
WORE UNIFORM
Continued from page L.

him constantly, finally tracing him to
Newport News. There he readily
found work at the aviation field, and
it is claimed made one unsuccessful
attempt to blast the magazine. Sen
tries fired on him, but he returned
the following day.
An officer making his way past sew
eral sentries, spoke in German to
Sporemann He pretended not to un-
derstand But when the officer men
toned social affair which had oc-
cured here, Sporemann Immediately
became friendly The officer, pulling
gun, arrested him.
Officials at Norfolk quizzed him in
the hope that they might ascertain
! something Of the fire in the business
| section about two weeks ago, bat
/ Sporemann was silent. He is an In
| telligent man who speaks English
without an accent, as well as several
| other languages.
The arrest of Marcus Asch by de-
partment of justice agents today
threw new light on the activities of
! Sporemann. A box Of letters and
chemicals were found in Asch's
rooms.
With Asch's arrest, nine persons, one
! q women, are understood to be held
by government authorities, suspected
of being Sporemann's acomplices.
Federal agents have under surveil
lance Baltimore music teacher whose
arrest is expected today. In their pos
session are photographs of this wo.
man taken with Walter Sporemann.
| Frederick, brother of the man arrest
ed in Norfolk, was taken from police
headquarters to the United States
marshaPs Office today. Here he was
questioned and detained
| Woman In the Case.
! WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-The trial
of beautiful woman, believed to be
the chief accomplice of Walter
Sporemann, alleged German spy, now
under arrest, led government agents
/ through fields of social and military
| life in the east today.
| OF nine persons now held for
examination s,as possible accomplices,
it is known wealthy citizens of Bal
/ timore and other points are involved.
Sporemann3 himself, under federal
guard at Richmond, refused to di-
vIlge information about his
friends" preferring to die rather
/! than involve others. he said. He will
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-15
Keeping the Quality UP.

LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE, the
World-Famous Cure for Colds and
Grip, is now 30c per box. On account
of the advance in the price Of the six
different Medicinal, Concentrated
Extracts and Chemicals contained in
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE, it
was necessary to increase the price
to the Druggist. 1t has stood the
test for a Quarter of a Century. 1t
is used by every Civilized Nation.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-15
Nugent May be APPOINTED.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 15.-Belief that
John F. Nugent of Boise, leading
Idaho democrat will be appointed to
fill the unexpired term of the late
United States Senator James H
Brady, was strengthened today when
Nugent left for Washington. Cover
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-15

socialist organ Vorwaerts today, ac-
cording to Berlin dispatches.
such step would mean the I'M
mediate resignation OF Chancellor
Won Hertling and Foreign Secretary
Kuehlmann and a fundamental change
in German policy. The people want
to know where they stand"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-15
Three or More Killed.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
SALIVA, Kansas, Jan. 15.-Three or
more were killed and eighteen injured
when a passenger train on the Beloit
branch of the Union Pacific went
through a bridge over Plum creek,
two miles east of Beloit today.
A loose rail caused the wreck. The
engine passed safely over the bridge,
but the passenger coaches were de-
rallied.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-15
Grain Review.

|United Press Leased Wire Service
CHICAGO, Jan. 15.--The grain mar
ket was largely local affair again
today and trading was light, with
prices practically unchanged.
January oats opened late at Is,
down a and continued at that figure.
March opened n lower, but later re
gained "a, to 7S. May opened un-
changed at 76k, and later sold at
76as.
January corn opened late, unchang-
ed at $1271a, subsequently gaining rs.
May opened Is lower at SIPS. but
later recovered the same fraction.
Provisions were steady on a steady
hog market.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-15
PEACE CONFAB
Is DEADLOCKED
Continued from page IL

on the peace "feeler" which United
Press dispatches OF few days ago
reported as having been tentatively
put out by the vatican. At that time
it was reported the pope had called
attention of Emperor Karl Of Austria
to the American outline of peace
aims as likely to afford possible
basis of peace discussion and had
suggested that the o-Hungarian
monarch take up the matter with the
kaiser.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-15

nor Alexander refuses to discuss the
appointment. Supporters of James
r. Hawley, former governor. already
concede Brady's place to Nugent-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-15

Piles Cured In 6 to IL DAYS
Druggists refund money if PAZO
OINTMENT fails to cure Itching,
Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles.
First application gives relief Soc
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-15
THE WEATHER.

III. S. Department Of Agriculture,
Weather Bureau.1
For Keokuk and vicinity: General
ly fair and continued cold tonight and
Wednesday.
For Iowa: Generally fair and con-
tinued cold tonight and Wednesday.
For Missouri: Partly cloudy and
not quite SO cold tonight; Wednesday
probably fair.
For Illinois: Fair and continued
cold tonight; Wednesday probably
fair; not quite so cold southeast por-
ton.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-15
Weather Conditions,

AS the southern storm moved to
the lower lake region, there were
heavy rains from the lower Missis-
sissippi to the Ohio valley, turning to
snow at Nashville, Tenn.
West of the Mississippi river the
weather is generally fair and con-
tinued cold, with temperature below
zero in the northern plateau region
and the upper Mississippi valley this
morning.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-15
They Want Peace.

AMSTERDAM, Jan. ia meeting
of the Fatherland junkerite party, at
Jena was recently transformed into
peace conference, according to the
Leipzig Volks zeitung today. Four
thousand persons in the audience
stormed the platform, ousted the pan
German speakers and adopted resoiu-
lions declaring for peace negotiations.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-15
YARMOUTH SHELLED
FROM THE SKY
CONTINUED from page Ii

setback. He declared the report
showed the Germans did not surprise
the British commanderin-chief who
had taken all necessary steps,"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-15

A garage sign in Yokohama : :
Cars for rent" in seven lansus''
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-15
Local Observations.

Jan. Ban. Their. Wind. Weather.
IA D. m. 29.77 II NV PIT Cldy
Is 7 a. M :. 20. IS 3 w Clear
Precipitation, trace.
River stage at a. m, 1 foot, l
tenth.
Change in "a hours, rise l tenth.
Mean temperature, Jan. IA, 10.
Highest, 16.
Lowest, 4.
Lowest last night, 4.
FRED q. GOSEWISCH,
Observer
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-15
pan-German pro,rano

AMSTERDAM, Jan. 15-"The pan
Germans are trying to impose on the
kaiser their complete annexation pro-
gram east and west" declared the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-15
British Make Raid.

g-e British Make Raid.
LONDON, Jan. 15.-British troops
north of Lens last night raided the
enemy, bombing dug-outs and captur-
ing prisoners and machine gun, to-
days official statement declared.
Northeast of Armentieres early yes
terday afternoon strong hostile raid
was repulsed.
Attacks Broke Down.
BERLIN, Jan. 15.-Italian attacks
around Monte Solone and Monte Per
tica broke down under heavy losses,
today's official statement asserted.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-15
Registration Measure.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-Imme-
date registration of all men who have
become twenty-one since June 5, 1917,
was proposed today in resolution in
troduced by Senator Chamberlain, Ore
gon.
Secretary of War Baker endorsed
the bill in letter to Chamberlain.
The resolution would add 100000
men to the national army, 1t is esti-
mated.
The resolution was one of number
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
7rauelers and Barons Play Double Header
Among fhe Bleacherites Fair Hits and Foul Chatter Garnered From the National
 Pastime

That peppery ''youngster." Kid El- berfeld. will hurl his henchmen against the forces of chubby Carlton this az ernoon at Redwood. The second bar gain day bill of the week will be staged and two fast games offered for the price of one, says Billy West, the W. k. baseball secretary. The first en- counter is set for 2:30 with "Old Head Slapnicka on the mound for the locals. Dixie Walker or Tommy Long IS scheduled to work against the Trav- elers in the extra contest. Only three more days remain in which to vIew Southern league games in the Magic City, and Boss" smith is now prepar- ing to drape cassie Redwood with mourning.
 Five games are to be played with Little Rock. double headers being set for today and Saturday. This will ne- cessitate some heavy work on the lo- cal twirling staff. but Moley is much better fortified in this respect than most clubs in the league. If the Bar ons can't win two-thirds of their games from now on. they ought to break up the league. for the local team is the only one in the circuit that is practically intact and it will
 
 There is a wild scrambling for jobs among ball players in Dixie. Lots of them will profit by the draft and get trials in the big show and of course, various leagues will absorb others. but many will have to put in eight hours day after June 2S. Club own CTS are making up for their losses this year by selling star performers to the majors for a good profit, and after all, they should como out ahead Of the game.
 Cholly Frank. in spite of the fact that he has tailend aggregation, has sent at least half dozen men up north. Tex Mcdonald and Strait were sold to Buffalo in the International league Capt Ad Brennan goes to Kan sas City and will be teammate of Carmen Hill's there. Outfielder Bal- dermo Acosta reports back to Connie Mack. Sam Crane has already left for Indianapolis and Catcher JoJe Casey will join the Washington club imme- diately.
 Elberfeld has also sold bunch of his stars. Shortstop Distell and Pitcher Rube Robinson will report to the St Louis Cardinals. Hambone Hyatt win get a try-out under Miller Huggins of the Yankees Bob Grimm goes to the New York Giants and will substitute for Woke. Jeff Tuero has been sent back by the Cardinals and big Tim Murchison called up in his place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20

sens grounder and Clark scored. Bern sen went out stealing. After two were out In the firth. Smith walked and Mo- Donald singled to left, but Southworth flied to Carol Clark singled over first Tn the sixth, but the other three Barons went out in order
 The fans had little excitement in the seventh: Jansen lined out to Bratchi l'ixle Walker hit a long one in the groove Tor two sacks. Red Smith beat out a roller to Trieste. Eddie Mcdonald brought them both home with screaming double to left and took third on the throw in. SouthWorth flied to right and Eddie counted. Duncan flied to left
 The eighth was uneventful, but in the nInth Jansen walked and was forced at second when Aragen robbed Dixie Walker or hit by going back of second and scooping his grounder. Red Smith asew fast one in the side. McDorAta saed to left and Southworth fouled tO ats grave. ending the game
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
Yes; S.S.S. Is Purely Vegetable
 Nature s Safe Blood Treatment

the lining membrane. producing chronic dyspensia and often entirely ruining the health.
 >S 5. s. is made entirely of gentle acting, healing, purifying roots, herbs and parks. possessing properties that build up all parts of the system, in ad- ,dition to removing all impurities and poisons from the blood. S. S s. is a safe treatment for Rheumatism, Catarrh. Scrofula, Sores and Ulcers, Skin Dis eases. Blcod Poison. and all disorders of the blood. It cleanses the entire system and it's permanent. Get s. S ;. at any drug store today. It is | standard remedy recognized eyerv- where as the greatest blood antidota ever discovered. If yours is a peculiar case write to Medical Director. 44a Swift Laboratory. Atlanta Ga
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
Known for so Years as the Best Remedy for Rheuma- tism, Catarrh, Scrofula,
 Skin Diseases

Scientists have discovered that the forest and the field are abundantly sup piled with vegetation of various kinds that furnish the ingredients for mak- ing remedy for practically every ill and ailment of mankind. Medicines made from roots, herbs and barks which Nature has placed at the disposal of man. are better than strong mineral mixtures and connections. Mineral medicines work dangerously on the delicate parts of the system. especially the stomach and bowslA by eating out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
TRAVELLERS DIVIDE TWO WITH CRACKERS Kid Elberfeld Stars While Teammates Run Wild on
 the Bases

Atlanta, June 19.-Iittle Rock and At lanta divided a double-header today, the first played here this season, the visiting team winning the first game. 5 to 1, and the Crackers the second, ' to 1. Outside Of Elberfelds fielding in the first contest and the base running of the Travellers manager and his, team mates, who stole 1S bases in the two games, the double bill was featureiess. Both sarses were seven innings by agree ment. Scores:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20

The first three innings were played under heavy black cloud with rain falling almost necessarily and pros poets for a game seemed scanty, but Pfeninger kept the boys at it until the de1uge ceased. The Chicks went out in order in the opening frame but got busy in the second. Dobard sim gled to center. went to second on sacrifice. to third on an infield out, and scored on Jansen's error. Trieste was safe on an error in the third and stole second. Dobard singled and Trieste came across. Aragon led off in the fourth with single but the next three went out in order.
 The fifth proved Hilps undoing- Bratchi singled to center was ad- vanced on sacrifice and scored on Carols hit over second. Carol counted a moment later when Hauser drove one over first for a single. AraSon then poled out triple bringing Hauser across. Barger grounded out, JanseR to Bernsen.
 THE AWFUL SIXTH
 In the sixth frame MoIey's cohorts were slaughtered. Tommy Long. who
 
 bench. went in to pitch and it had been so long since Tommy mounted the hill that he must have forgotten where the plate was, for the young southpaw, after allowing orc single by Hargrave. two base on balls to Bratchie and Trieste ard twc balls to Carol. was beckoned t9 fhs rE and "Dutonf pArnsen sent ta fhe mound. Berns9n EhreH fvo moEe @A4 to AsF7 rol f9reinM in g .rgravs Dooar6 fAen singled ta 7efs nd th.-e men scored wher Pat 3 an Let the hit g. throuan him f4epard, who had taken the keystone. a oved up to third when 'Berny" cDt {0ose with a wild pitch. Hauaae walked and advanced a base on 1rsgen's ela. Cy Barger smashed single 10 right scoring Dobard and Haussr Hararave. up for the second time ended tas track-meet by flying to Duncan
 It was th2se up and three down in the seventh f9r the Chicks. Tn the eigftH CarEoi neat out hit and on Do- bards bune blt Hauser and Arason weht out Larger singled again to stass tho nineh. Hargrave flied to Soresawerte Ross singled over sec ono Bfatehi fou1ed to Haworth. Bar gel sTent 9ul trying to steal third.
 1ha @arons vent out in order in the firss D0ncsa walked to start the second fra na anG wa advanced on Clark's sac- rife aHAt, 1t Haworth and Bernsen grefpEea out Jansen drew a pass in tn thiga round. Hill and Smith then fla6 os pat Mcdonald and Southworth sir er n cession and Jansen scored. McEoafad VI caught at third.
 IRONS STAGE RALLY
 IL ftAe f9us h Moley's men showed over apothef Lliacan singled to right and s1f- fsIf asfe past first Haworth then r1ovsa tasa up peg on his sacrifice. IalsFss taught Duncan off third for tAe sece out. Hauser muffed Bern
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
DICK ROBERTSON
 FINALLY BEATEN Pels and LoOkouts Split Twin BilI-Dick Blows in
 Second Inning

New Orleans, June 1s.-New Orleans and Chattanooga divided a double-header this afternoon, New Orleans winning the first, 1 to 0, and losing the second. 5 to g. Purdue had the better of Merritt in thrilling pitching duel in the first, the game being played in one hour and six minutes a seasons record in this association for nine-inning game here. After winning 10 straight, Dick Robert son saw his string of victories broken when the visitors coupled hits with bases on balls and errors and scored freely. The scores
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
Athletics Trim Leaders

Boston, June 19.--Philadelphia won it's first game of the season in this city from Boston today. to 0. Geary held the home team to seven hits, while Bush was hit hard. Three hits, two passes and two errors gave Philadel- phia four runs in the sitxh. Only one Boston player reached third base. Clev- CT fielding by Walker and Gardner fea- tured. Two games will be played to- morrow. Score: R. H. E. Philadelphia 900 104 000--5 10 0 Boston .......... 900 900 0O0--0 2 8
 Batteries: Geary and McAvoy; Bush and Agnew.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20

Pat Fiaherty is planning to return to the majors as an ivory hunter. Pat hss quite reputation as a scout and doesn't anticipate any trouble in 1atching on 70 a gum-shoe job. Bob Coleman. the giant Mobile catcher has been sold to Min neapols of the American association. Pug Cavet left the Bears yesterday to join the Indianapolis club and he was accompanied by Ernie Walker, who goes to Louisville. Art Bues hasn't decided whether he wants to report to the Colo nels or not. Jonnny Bates has also been purchased by Minneapolis
 Over in Memphis they are looking around for good job for Cy Barger Cy is one of the best hurlers in the circuit. and his age is all that keeps him out Of the big show. Dixie Carrol will be sold to the New York Yankees for fancy price. say the Bluff City scribes. Monte Trieste, the local boy, hasn't made up his mind yet as to what he will do
 Leon Cadore, former Dodger twirers now in the army at Camp Gordon, will pitch for Atlanta Saturday afternoon against the Chicks Galore will have to strike out all the Memphis sluggers If He WdlAS lo win that game Cnotty Frank has Lieutenant Vinson, another Camp Gordon soldier, and Walton, a semi-pro, now in his lineup, to say nothing of Galloway. It's beginning to look as if there won't be enough plapers on hand soon to finish out the season.
 Doe Johnson, former Baron first sacker, is back in the majors with Leo Fohls Cleveland Indians. Doe re- places Eddie Miller, who has been hold ing down first for the Cleveland team. The ex-Baron was batting at 1882 clip when called up and was leading the American association swatters. Doe was traded last year by Moley to Mill waukee for Pitcher Slapnicka.
 Ty Cobb had to go up in the bleachers after an insulting fan the other day. ny was playing first base and, of course, didn't shine at the job, so this bird proceeded to roast the Georgian to q fare you we'll. After the game Ty slipped -out the back way, caught the fan as he was leaving the park and spanked him severely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
Tanks Hold Field Day

New York. June 19.-The New York Americans celebrated their home-com- ing by defeating Washington by score of 9 to today The New York team got off to commanding lead in the first innings, scoring four runs on four hits. a base on balls and an error Buckeye, a former high school pitcher made his debut for Washington in the seventh inning, but was wild and inef- fectice. Russell pitched a strong game for New York and was we'll supported Score. R. H. E. Washington ...... 900 900 000--0 8 i New York HYMN. .401 900 31*-9 12 c
 Batteries: Shaw, Buckeye and Ain smith; Russell and Hannah
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-20
Rudolph Beats PhiIlies

Philadelphia, June 19.-Oescher's base on balls to Wickland, after Boston filled the bases on a single and two fumbles by McGaffigan, sent over the winning run in the opening game of the series here today. score to 2 In seven of tho nine innings only three men faced Ru- dolph, and in six innings only three faced Oeschger Double plays helped the vis- ting pitcher win his third straight vic tory. Score: R.H. E. Busron .............0O 600 210 000-3 2 Philadelphia ............ 200 000 000-2 5 ?
 Batteries: Rudolph and Wilson; Oesch- ger Davis and Burns