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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-16
LIGHT ITALIAN SHIPS INVADE PORT OF POLA
 SINKING BIG FIGHTER
LARGEST AND MOST. MODERN SHIP OF. AUSTRIA'S FLEET, A 10000 TON VES- SEL, FALLS VICTIM OF ITALIANS
 DARING SEAMANSHIP

Rome, May 16-An Austrian battleship was torpedoed by Italian naval forces in Pola harbor early Tuesday morning, it was officially announced to- day.
 The battleship was of the Viribus type (2O,OOO ton ves-> sels). The Italian force work ed it's way into the Austrian naval base by lodging the pa trol boats and searchlights of the defenders.
 While the naval operation was pro- gressing an Italian seaplane force en- gagged Austrian battle planes above Pola. Two of the Austrians were brought down and several others were compelled to descend out of control. The Italian machines all returned safely.
 The text of the official announce ment reads:
 Italian naval units, avoiding patrol boats and searchlights succeeded in entering Pola harbor early on Tues day and in topedoing an Austrian bat tleship of the Viribus Unitis type
 Simultaneously Italian seaplane squadrons attacked Austrian battle planes over Pola, brought down two and forced several others out of con- trol. The Italian machines all return ed safely to their bases"
 There are four Austrian battleships of the Viribus Units class, which com prised the largest and most modern fighting vesesls completed for the Austrian navy up to the time the Flu ropean war began. The other ships of the class are the Tagetthof, the Prinz Eugen and the Szent Isvan. The named ship was completed in October, 1912, and the others at in- tervals between then and the begin ming of the war; with the exception of the Scent Isvan, which was not finished until 1915.
 Each battleship of the class dis places 10000 tons, is 525 feet long over all, S9 feet beam and 28 feet draught. Their armament comprises 12 12-inch and 12 5.9 inch guns in the main battery, with IS 11-pound- CTS and various smaller guns and from two to six torpedo tubes. The complement of the battleships ranged from 962 to 98S men. All are heavily armored, and are classed as dread naughts. The Viribus Units develop eG a speed of 2O.9 knots on her trial trip.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-16

After a stirring plea for a fighting army of 5,O0O.00O men MT. Taft said:
 I've should set our faces stern and unbending toward one end-war. Let us have peace, but let us have war that we may have peace. To sound the trumpet, stern implacable war to the end, this convention was called"
 MT. Taft presided. Men of national prominence to the number of 4,000 are in attendance. They include edu- cators, business men and statesmen.
 ''No one in the widest flight of his imagination now can think of unde- feated Germany yielding either proper indemnity to Belgium or justice to Alsace-Lorraine," MT. Taft said Nor will the unconquered German ruling class consent to lift the German paw
 (Continued on Page 2.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-16
5 CONNECTICUT
 BOYS REPORTED
 ON LATEST LIST

Washington, May 16-The casualty list today contained s1 names, di- vided as follows:
 Killed in action, s; died of wounds, 4; died of accident, 1; died Of di- sease, 4; died of other causes, l.; wounded severely, 4; wounded slightly, 55; missing in action, IA.
 Officers named include Lieut.. Karl O. Rosequist, Evanston, H., died of wounds, and Lieuts. Charles W. Chap man, Waterloo. Iowa, and Roert Mcdowell, Jersey City, N. l.. missing in action
 The following Connecticut boys are listed among the casualties: Missing in action = Edwin J. Barnes, West Haven: Mechanic Augustus H Chap man. Colchester; Adellard Barbeau, Danielson; Paul A. Petersen. Middle town; Howard A. Webb, g Jackson street, Ansonia.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-16
RAPID INCREASE
 IN WAR EXPENSES

Washington, May 16-Rapid in crease in war expenses for the army and navy and for the ship building ury report covering March expendi- lures of $1,229, 100000. The govern ment spent $57O,0Oo,00O for the mili- tary establishment In March; SAL 100000 more than in the month pre- ceding; the navy establishment cost S143. 900, 900 as compared with s92,- O0o.0oo; and the shipping board spent s116. 900. 900, against $5S,000,- 900.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-16

A German submarine recently held up a steamer on which a mission from Uruguay was travelling to France and detained the mission. The commander of the submarine explain ed his action by saying Germany con- sidered that state of war existed with Uruguay. An inquiry was ad- dressed to Germany by Uruguay with the statement that if Germany con sidered herself at war with Uruguay the Uruguayan government would de- clare war. Subsequently the Uruguay an mission was permitted to proceed to France.
 The following official note was is
 Continued on page p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-16
M|LAN-BRESCIA INVASION WILL
 BE TRIED NEXT

London, May 16-via Ottawa An Austrian blow against Italy may be expected at an early date in the opinion of well informed observers here. The enemy pro- ject, it is believed generally, com- prises a great invasion with Mi- Ian and Brescia as the chief ob- jectives in a scheme to smash the Italian army.
 Since the retreat last October the Italian strategic plan has been recaSt and the main defenS- i've position arc now held solidly, but it is believed that the Aus trians will strike west of the Brent:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-16
WANT AMERICANS
 ON ITALY'S FRONT

Washington, May 16-Italy, in an informal way, has made known to the United States that the presence of American troops on the Italian front is greatly to be desired, it became known here today. A few thousand men under the American flag, Italian officials feel, would hearten the Ital- ian civilian population and their ArnnnS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-16
LITTLE FIGHTING REPORTED IN FLANDERS AND PICARDY
PLAN TO CARE FOR 5,OOO,OOO
 U. s. FIGHTERS

London, May 16-American preparations on the western front are amazing in their immensity and plans are making to care for 5000, 900 American troops, Harry B. V. Britain, secretary of the English branch of the Pilgrims club, told the royal colonial insti- ute last night. If the Germans do not give in, he added, the num- Der of American troops will be in- creased to any amount nees- sary.
 The United States, asserted Miss Higgins, American labor delegate, has answered the call of blood.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-16
RECALLS ENTIRE
 BALTIC FLEET

London, May 16-The entire Ger man Baltic fleet except a few light crusers was recalled last week to Kiel, where important naval forces now are concentrated, sayse a dispatch from Hamburg received in Geneva.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-16

Washington, May 16-A temporary 10 per cent wage increase was grant ed by the national war labor board today to St. Louis street car employees. The strike of the street car men, it was announced, has been settled.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-16
OTIS APPOINTED.

Washington. May 16-Charles A.. Otis, president of the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce, was appoint ed by the war industry board today to make a survey of the industrial re- sources of the country.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-16
PARADE ROUTE
 OF GREAT CIRCUS

The big parade will start from the grounds and come in State street, turn up Main street and return to the lot by way of Fairfield avenue.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-16
RECEIVE AMERICANS.

London, May 16-The American la- hor delegation was received by King George at Buckingham palace today. The visit lasted an hour.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-16
ZOO WOMEN AND MEN
 IN DANCE HALL RIOT
WHICH RESULTED IN GIRLS AND YOUNG MEN FIGHTING-WINDOWS SMASHED.

Seven hundred and batled tainted and tore anohers hair the wild melee which started about eleven o'clock last night at Le Chateau dance hall the Housaonc River bank in the town of Milford.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-16
GERMANY DENIES STATE
 OF WAR WITH URUGUAY
INFORMS SOUTH AMERICAN COUNTRY so IN RESPONSE
 TO REQUEST FOR DEFINITION OF RELATIONS URUGUAYAN MISSION HELD UP

has informed Uruguay to the request for defni ton of relations that does not consider that state of exists.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-16
DANIELS TO OPEN BIG
 DRIVE FOR RED CROSS
SECRETARY OF NAVY WILL ADDRESS WORKERS AT DINNER AT SFRATFIELD MONDAY EVEN
 ING-BIG PARADE SATURDAY.

Everything readiness for the big Red pa and drive which will open the campaign of the Bridgeport Chapter the American Red Cross for it's quota of the fund be raised for support of the organization the coming
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-16
TAFT DEMANDS WAR TO
 FINISH WITH GERMANY
FORMER PRESIDENT MAKES STIRRINGs PLEA TO LEAGUE TO ENFORCE PEACE FOR AN ARMY OF
 5OOOO00 MEN.

Philadelphia May 16"War to the death" demanded for President Taft his keynote speech the openg today of the Win the War convention of the to Enforce Peace.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-16
The Weather Report

For Bridgeport and vicinity: Fair tonight and Friday; warmer Friday.
The Little River news., 1918-01-16
REPORTS MISLEADING
Trifling Ailments Figure in Report of
 Number of Men Sick.

That reports concerning the sick in army camps are likely to be mis- leading to the general public, is the opinion of medical army officers. At sick call every day all men in each organization requiring medical at tention report to the regimental in firmiraries and these make daily re- ports. Frequently the patients are suffering with such minor ills as a cut finger. headache, slight bilious
 ness or the like. but reports are made on these also. A report carried in a recent communication from Charles Stewart Davidson member of the Executive Committee of the American Defensive Society, shows the deaths from Ill causes fCr the week ending December to be 264 During this period there were I'll deaths from pneumonia in the National Guard and 1T in the National Army. The fig ures are based on reports from 30 di- visions now in camp, representing an aggregate of 60000 men, a death rate of less than one man in each 800.
The Little River news., 1918-01-16
COLD, SNOW, RAIN
 ZERO WEATHER, sLUsn
Worst Spell of Weather in Years Temperature Rested at Ten Below Sat.
 urday.

The weather man has handed out a varied assortment of weather in the last few days all bad and worse. A six inch snow Friday morning follow ed Saturday morning with the tenn perature as low as 10 below according to some thermometers. There being no official thermometer here the vari- ous instrumnts located differently ov- CT town registered all the way from 5 to 10. This is the coldest weather re- corded since 1899. Sunday night it began to rain on the snow and numb CT of stores and office buildings down town began to leak due to the water daming up in the snow. Some damage was done before the snow could be cleared away frccn the roofs. Some of the churches dismissed services Sun day night. School did not open Mon> day morning on account of the heat ing plant being damaged by the freeze and the inability to keep the building sufficiently warm. Court was also dis missed until next Monday.
The Little River news., 1918-01-16
BRITISH DESTROYER RaCoOA SUNK
All On Board RaccOOn DroMr When Vessel Founders Off
 Ireland.

London, Jan. 12-The British de- stroyer Raccoon struck rocks eff the Irish coast on Wednesday and found cred it's officially announced:
 The Raccoon was built in 1901. The was 266 feet long and displaced 915 tons She was armed with one four inch and three tiree-inch guns and two torpedcs tubes. Her naval com pelment was 105 men.
 All those On board the Raccoon when the vessel sank were lost.
 Nine of the crew were left behind at the last port of call and those were the sole survivors Seventeen bodies have been picked up by patrol craft and five more bodies were washed ashore.
The Little River news., 1918-01-16
REs!sTS AID IS SHOT BY OFFICER
Hope Marshal Kills Negro Who Had Grip Full of
 Whiskey.

Hope Jan. 11.-Eugene Muldrow, negro. and alleged bootlegger, was shot and killed by City Marshal Wade Watson last night The negrca lived at Washington and arrived here from Texarkana with suit case filled with whiskey. When the marshall attempt, ed to arrest Muldrow he grappled with the officer, striking him several bows The officer drew his revolver and shot Mulorow. The negro was under indictment by the Grand Jury for assault with intent to kill.
 < His suit case contained 10 quarts and four pint bottles of liquor
The Little River news., 1918-01-16
DIAz APPROACHING TAVlPIC0 FIELDS
Newest Revolt Leader Driving or Toward Rich Oil Center.

Washington, Jan. 12.-FeliX DiaZ with an army of about 2,000 men, is reported in official dispatches to have progressed to within P miles of Vera Cruz after defeating q force under Gen. Heriberto Jara. Diaz is said tc have seized the railroads connection that port with Mexico City and plans to attack the port city.
 The reports created unusual interest here because recent information indi- cated that there is an understanding between him and Manuel Pa,aez. the controlling factor in the oil field ,'- trict in Tampico. Officials, however, did nc'. believe that even if Diaz takes Vera Cruz, he can hold it.
 Diaz organized revolutionary movement against Carranze more than n year ago, but until recently his operations were confined largely to the territory near the Isthmus of Te huantepec His failure to coordinate the many factions opposed to Presi- dent Carranza caused officials of this government to regard his efforts as of little consequence.
 Recent reports, however have indi- csted that his agents have been mak- ing some success in gaining support, especially in the North. His chief lieutenant is Gen. Aureliano Blanquet who was active in the armies of Per frio iaz and VictOriano Huerta.
The Little River news., 1918-01-16
GGLn hlEAIHfR STEPS FIGHTING
Artillery hctiye in Some Sectors Notably North of
 Verdun.

Now York, Jan. 12.-MidWinter Guiet on the part of the infantry con- ltinues to prevail on the ,variols bat te fronts. The artillery has been ac- tive in some sectors, notably north o Vcrdun where the firing was reported heavy between Beaumont and Bezon, y.ux The British carried out a raid st of Loos and captured a few pris- oners.
 Violent aIrtillery fighting ea the Verdun frcnt is reported by the Paris War Office. The announcement fol- lows:
 "The night was marked by violent activity of the artillery in the sector between Beaumont and Bezonvaux '(Verdun fronD. Southeast of Bezon- lVauX the French made raid and brought back prisoners.
 Early this mcGning" says the re- iSort from Field Marshall Haig's head quarters in France three hostile raids against our trenches south of Lens we're repulsed. The. hostile ar 'tillery was active during the day southwest of Campria and in the of Lens and Messines. !"
 The report from German General Headquarters today says: Western theater The fighting was limited to artillery and mine throwing duels at different parts of the front. Else where the situation ia unchanged"
The Little River news., 1918-01-16
$1,OOO,OOO FIRE LOSS
Industriaf Building, Housing 80 Con.
 cerns Is Totally Destroyed.

Indianapolis. Ind. Jan. 13.-Fire broke out in the Industrial building which housed 3 manufacturing con- eerns tonight and destroyed the build ing and ad dtoining property. causing 2. loss estimated at $1,0O0 900.
 Fire Chief Loucks said he believes that the fire was of incendiary origin Several of the manufacturing com panies were making machinery foi the government under war contracts
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 Royal Theaters 9 Justright at Just right price-10c and 15c.
The Little River news., 1918-01-16
COURT ADJOURNED ',
 UNTIL NEXT MONDAY
Bad Weather Caused Judge Lake to
 Adjourn Oyer-Grand Jury One Hundred and Thirty One Bills.

Judge J. s. Lake adjourned ccurt Monday morning over until next Mon day on account of the bad weather, which makes it practically impossible for many to come or for the officers ito serve papers. The judge remarked that he would net fine a yellow dog for staying in during such weather. The grand jury finished it's work and K E.eIdjourned Friday evening after finding 131 indictments, mostly in misdemean- or cases.
The Little River news., 1918-01-16
ARGENTINE IS AROUSED
May Sever Relations With Germany
 Over Barred Zone Extension.

Buenos Aires. Jan. 12.- Several Ar genuine newspapers consider that the extension of the German barred zone recently announced, which includes the trade roMtes between South Amer ica and Europe, is an unfriendly act toward this country. The papers re- new their demands that the govern ment severe relations with Germany.
The Little River news., 1918-01-16
l5,352 BALES GIkNED
 IN LITTLE RIVER C0.
Ginners' Report up ct January First Far Ahead of Ginning Last Year Same
 Date.

M. M. Draper official gia reporter for Little River county reports that the number of bales ginned in this county prior to January 1st was 15,352. This compares with 14,210 ginned On the s.,me date last year. This is one of the largest crops ever made in this county and there will be IacTe to be added to this total on reports yet to come.
The Little River news., 1918-01-16
TO EXPOSE UNPATRIOTIC
Sebastian Council of Defense Will
 Bring Them to Public Notice.

Fort Smith, Jan. u,-Unpatriotic persons will be exposed by the Sebas- tian County Council of Defense that organization decided today. Persons criticising the Red Cross and other war agencies and those connected with them will be brought to public attention. The coslncii decided to call accused persons before it and give them an opportunity to explain.
The Little River news., 1918-01-16

Visit the Royal for . Royal Enter. |tainment. ,s'i-
The Little River news., 1918-01-16

committee and others who may wish to attend for Wednesday ct o'clock to
 be held at the office Of A. D. DuLaney. The purpose of this meeting will be to effect permanent organization.
The Little River news., 1918-01-16
SECOND STATE RATIFIES
Virginia Joins Mississippi in Accept.
 ing Nationwide Prohibition.

Richmond, Va, Jan. 11.-Virginia completed it's ratification of the pro- posed national prohibition amend ment tonight, when the House of Dell egates adopted the measxre, s4 to 13! The bill passed the Senate, 3 to 3, last night. .r
The Little River news., 1918-01-16
IS COLDEST SINCE 1899
Condition Prevails Over Central U. $. From Lakes to Gulf.

Washington. Jan. 12.-The coldest weather experienced in the United States since 1899 today extended from the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic Coast and from the Lakes to the Gulf. Zero temperatures wers registered alt most as far south as Birmingham.
The Little River news., 1918-01-16

Wanted pianist at the Royal Thea ter.
The Little River news., 1918-01-16
E Rk ks:e COUNTY z COUNCIL OF DEFENSE Committee on Permanent Organization
 to Meet at Ashdown Wednesday at One
 O'clock.

A mass meeting at the courthouse Wednesday afternoon the following committees were appointed on the or RSnizatlon of a County Council of Defence: w ". Cathright, chairman.
 " a, ,fandeFlD cs 1teCrary. w. p. GtaehSne Spd ' Steel MF. 0etkrisht has called meeting of the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-07-25
Retailers, Bakers, Eating Places,
Gamers and Candy Makers
To Obtain Certificates.
LIMIT FOR HOUsEHOLDERS
City Customers May Purchase Two
Pounds and Country Customers
Five Pounds at One Time.
Home Gamers Are Allowed
twenty-five Pounds.

Stringent measures for sugar distri-
button are suggested by Hoover be-
cause of the serious decrease in the
sugar supply. Under the new regula-
tons are included all commercial
classes of people using sugar who are
requested to apply to county food ad-
ministrators and deputies for blanks
on which to fill out their sugar re-
!quirements, stating the average
amount of sugar used during July,
August, and September of 1917 or dur
ing June 1913 multiplied by three, and
grant them a certain percentage of
these average amounts according to
the following classifcations:
All Houses Feeding Twenty-Five.
All public eating places whether
restaurants, clubs, boarding houses or
private families regularly taking care
of twenty-five or more persons will be
granted three pounds for each ninety
meals served.
Candy-Makers, Soda Fountains, Etc.
- The manufacturers of less essentials
such as chewing gum, favoring ex-
tracts, candy, etc., will be allotted so
per cent of their average use of sugar
during those three months. Ice cream
makers will be entitled to IS per cent.
A certificate will be issued separately
to them for each months purposes.
Commercial Gamers and Explosive
Makers.
Certificates for their necessary re-
quirements will be given to Gamers,
vegetable, fruit, milk, medicinal pur-
poses, but any resale of sugar by them
is forbidden.
Bakers.
Seventy per cent of their three
months average amount will be ap-
portioned to them by the certificate
system.
Retailers and HousehoIders.
Retailers must not sell sugar to any
of the above groups who come under
the sugar regulations without taking
up their certificates, and they must
bear in mind the sugar ratiOns of two
pounds at one time for town custom.
ers, five for country purchasers, and
twenty-five pounds upon the signing of
a certificate for home Gamers.
The householder can obtain more
than twenty-five pounds for canning
purposes only upon the approval of the
local food administrator.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-07-25
LINDEN

Charles w. Stops of Galena was
here on Monday looking after mining
interests.
Everett Peas of Richland Center was
business caller here Monday.
On Friday evening large number
from here attended the farewell party
given for John Beerkircher at his home.
He left on the 22nd. for Camp Grant.
Mr. and Mrs F. G. Vogt returned on
Thursday from a visit with relatives at
New Glarus and Monroe.
T. A. Metcalf of Dodgeville was a
business caller here Monday.
A. P. Kletzch of Milwaukee was here
on Tuesday looking after mining inter-
ests.
Sam. Treloar, who is employed at
Milwaukee; is spending this week at
his home here.
A. W. Higgins of Mineral Point was
business caller here Monday and
Thursday.
Mrs Thomas Johns and family and
Miss Jennie Jones of Dodgeville visited
friends here Thursday evening.
Miss Ruth Alton left on Thursday for
a visit with relatives at Madison.
Joseph Fischer of Dodgeville was a
business caller here Thursday.
George S. Huxtable of Mineral Point
transacted business here Wednesday.
Miss Helen Weisen of Mineral Point
spent the past week here.
Joseph Wilkins is visiting relatives
in Milwaukee this week.
Fl. M. Zweifel, w. B. Kirkpatrick,
l. Jacobs and E. E. Purington motored
to Camp Grant last Sunday.
John Anderson of Mineral Point was
a business caller here Thursday.
W. B. Kirkpatrick was business
caller at Madison Friday.
A large number from here attended
the dance at Cobb Tuesday evening.
William Tempkin of Madison was a
business caller here Thursday.
Mrs E. Burton and Ethel Oldenburg
were Mineral Point callers Thursday.
Fred Golliner and family were callers
at the WILDER Trevalia home Thursday.
Private Forest Burton returned to
Chicago on Thursday, after spending a
furlough at his home here.
Mr. and Mrs Harry James of Dodge
vile were callers here Friday evening.
Phil. Trevalia of Mineral Point was a
caller here Friday evening.
Curtis Adams returned on Monday
from a visit with relatives at Denver,
Colorado