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Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1919-01-17
EDWARD PETERSON
CITED FOR BRAVERY
Was Over the Top Twice and Saw
Service on Several Different
Fronts

Corporal Edward Peterson, Co. e.
3O2 Engineers, was cited for bravery
in one of the late battles IF the war,
according to letter received by his
mother, Mrs. Hedge Peterson. ed"
does not tell the details, but these
may be expected in war depart
ment announcement. The city may
we'll be proud that one OF the hHme
boys has received this much desired
recognition for special bravery in
action.
Eds letter was written from
Chateau Villain, France, ON Deem
Der Is, and follows
Dear Mother:
Received your letter the other day
and was glad to hear thot you are
all well. Wrote you in my last let
ter that might be home by Christ
mas but it don't look very much that
way now. But as long as we have
bed and plenty Of eats we should
not worry. Thank God, that we are
not still lodging the shells. I have
been on several different fronts and
have gone over the top g. couple OF
times. And I am glad to say that I
came through this great war with
out a scratch although I have been
in number Of tight places. We are
in pretty nice town now.
II heard from Harry yesterday and
he is fine and dandy. He is not very
70 q
to see him.
Young Burbank is here in the
same town. 1 certainly was surprised
to see him. He is feeling fine and
is the first kid I have met that J
knew before since landed in France.
Just about seven months ago and be-
ileve me they have been seven pretty
exciting ones.
II just can't wait until get home
to tell you my experiences. On the
last bit Of work we did was one of
rs that received a citation for b1av-
cry. A piece Of paper that am real
proud of and am going to take good
care of until get home, I do not
know when we will be home but
hope soon. But don't worry any
more for we are we'll taken cara OF
now. We are doing a little drifting
every day to keep us in good trim
for our big parade in New York wher
we get back. Gee, I wished you coulc
be there to see us then.
"Well mother, I must close To-
now, leaving me in fine health ant
hoping to hear from you again soon
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1919-01-17
anna. Out of those deported nearly

anna. Out of those deported nearly
100000 died of starvation.
"Then Germany turned the eau
casus over to Turkey; Turkey pro-
coded to attend to the Armenians-
in that kindly, fatherly way! That
is the story!
"a friend of mine who was on the
border of Persia told me that he had
gone to a German officer and said
''For Gods sake, can't you stop the
butchery of these men, women and
children?" and the German officer
clicked his heels together and said
STAND back, the time for mercy has
passed"
'This is the story of that unfor-
tunate people The Syrians, Greeks
and Jews in Western Asia have suff-
cred the same kind of barbaric treat
ment. The Armenian and Syrian Re-
lief has been organized for soma
years to care for these unfortunate
sorely distressed people. It has re-
ceived and most efficiently expended
more than $12,0O0,OOO. Each CEN
that you give will go for actual re
lief. Feeble, helpless, starving mil
lions cry for food. urge you to give
generously Of your bounty"
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1919-01-17
Award Baker Writes Home

"Arlon, Belgium, Dec. Atm, 1918.
Dear Mother and Father:
Just got thru with 30-mile hike
and left France and we are now into
Belgium. We carried our packs and
it was some hike, believe me. There
were only few men that dropped
out tho so you can see we are all in
good physical condition.
''Since the war was over we have
had it easier and the past week had
very comfortable quarters in some
barracks that were formerly occupied
by Germans. We had a piano and it
seemed almost unreal to get back and
live under civilized conditions again
as we have been in mo Mans Land
on the Argonne front nearly ever
since reaching France and have been
within range of the Germans heavy
guns during most of that time.
'"This is a large place we are in
now and we are comfortably quart
cred in large building which was
used by the Germans as a hospital
before they evacuated Belgium. They
were here for over four years and the
poor Belgiums are nearly destitute OF
every thing. Every thing is terrible
high. For instance, candy $3.50 a
pound and pies 80 cents to dollar
Every thing is nearly four or five
times as much as it is in the U. S. A.
The Belgiums are very gratified tt
the U. S. and show it more than dc
the French.
II have cot with a mattress or
it, the first mattress I have slept or
since leaving the U. S. so imagine the
comfort.
The weather is not so very colo
here but is wet and rainy so is no
as agreeable as it might be I sup
pose the ground is covered with snow
in Minnesota.
1--WE are not doing road work an!
longer and we expect to do guarc
duty here or near here for a while
"Well I will close as they hav,
called mess so with love and bes
wishes, I am,
your loving son, "Alward."
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1919-01-17
l remain, with love to all.
your loving son,
Corporal Edward Peterson,
Go. E, 3O2 Engrs.,
American e. F.
Auto Show in February


The big Automobile and Industrial
Exposition will be held IN Mime
apolis this year from February IS to
%, and the Exposition Building has
been selected for the big show.
With the coming of peace. and the
northwest on the threshold of thu
greatest era of prosperity it has eve,
enjoyed, the directors of the show
are planning on the greatest cr,.wd
that ever attended an exposition of
the kind.
Every model of car manufactured
in America will be on the floor. Farm
tractors and trucks Of every make
will also be on hand. Manufacturers
and jobbers of the twin cities have
signed for space in such numbers as
to make sure of an industrial exhibit
second to none. There will he shown
every form of labor-sav11g device
that can possibly interest a farmer or
his wife. The value of the exhibits
will run into the millions.
With interest in war goods as nigh
as ever, the management pronli-es tc
show fighting engines never before
exhibited in the twin cities. Ore Of
the most novel exhibits will BE- g
great 16inch gun such as were put
on railroad trains in France. Efforts
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1919-01-17
Two Million Christmas Boxes

A total of 2,212,431 Christmas
parcels has been forwarded to the
Expeditionary Forces over
seas, which makes it practically GER
tain that every fighting man, nurse
and Red Cross worker received holi-
day reminders from relatives and
friends in the United States. The
parcels, which we're collected by the
American Red Cross, were going over
seas for fully month, the final con-
signment leaving here on December
Ia date early enough to insure
their distribution in time for the
celebration. The War Department
was responsible for the delivery Of
the parcels on the other side, and to
facilitate distribution had them sort
ed out at the Hoboken terminal and
shipped by company units. About
$4,000 sacks we're required to carry
the good cheer.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1919-01-17

rains which fell during the first two
weeks of December. When all chapt-
ers turn in their complete reports, it
is believed that great per cent of
the population will have become
members of Americas leading hui
name organization.
On account of the numerous cases
of influenza which have hindered the
drive from being completed within
the week of Dec. Is to 23,-the orig
inal plan of campaign directors
Geo. E. Scott, general manager of the
American Red Cross issued the fol-
lowing order:
Cali cities and towns, where in
fluenza has retarded the progress OF
the Roll Call, may extend the final
date for closing the campaign to
January 20.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1919-01-17
COMPANIES
HALTED ON NEW RATES
Minnesota Railroad Commission Be-
gins Legal Action Against
Companies

Legal action has been begun by
the Minnesota Railroad and Ware
house commission in the District
Court of Ramsey County, to restrain
the Northwestern and Tri-State Tele-
phone companies from putting into
effect in Minnesota the new long dis.
lance tool rates promulgated by
Postmaster General A. S. Burleson,
to become effective January Fl. The
Commission also asks that both COM
panies be enjoined from collecting
charges for the installation Of tele-
phone instruments, as ordered by the
Postmaster General, which order be-
came effective December /.
The Commission takes the position
that rates for interstate telephone
service may not be changed without
the approval Of that body, which was
given authority to regulate telephone
rates and service by legislative act
of 1915.
The Commission does not recog-
nize the right of the Postmaster Gen
eral to fix rates for telephone service
which is performed entirely Within
the state. When Mr.. Burleson an
nounced his schedule of installation
charges, ranging from $500 IT,
$500, the Commission made 9
prompt and positive protest, declar'
ing the proposed rates to be arbitrary
and unreasonable. The protest wa:
sustained by the public in such I
convincing manner that the Post
master General saw At later on t.
announce a radical reduction of tn
installation charges to $3.50 for new
installation and $3.50 for re-connec
ton or change of name.
It is understood that both tn
Northwestern and the Tri. State com
panies will appeal to the Fedora
authorities from the orders of tn
Commission, refusing their applica
lions for an increase in rates, whic
would have yielded them additions
revenues aggregating about $2,500
100000. In such event, both the Stat
and Federal courts will have thei
hands full with Minnesota telephon
cases for some time to come.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1919-01-17

Every dollar subscribed
goes to the Relief Work
All expenses are private
y met
All funds are cabled
through the Depart
ment Of State
All funds are distributed
through u. S. COnsuls
or American Agencies
Our Government Is pre-
vented from giving aid
The Red Cross 10 not or
gained for relief work
in these sections
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1919-01-17
FRIDAY, JANUARY II, 1919

are alsobeing made to secu1 Q different
types of tanks that figured so prom
inently in putting the Germans back
across the Rhine.
About $4,000 will be spent on
making the great hall pleasing tc the
eye. Thousands of great electric
lights will make the place as light
as day. With the $4,000 recently
spent there by the government, Pre-
sident H. E. Pence promises to have
building that the old-timers will
not recognize.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1919-01-17
Roll Call Date Extended

The success of the Red Cross
Christmas Roll Call throughout the
Northern Division is evidenced by ap-
proximately one million members al
ready secured. This number has been
enrolled despite the influenza epid-
emic, which continued to grow worse
in several sections Of the states, and
many almost impossible roaGs, due to
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1919-05-02

Should any member of the league
resort to war In disregard of its cove
nants under articles twelve, thirteen,
or fifteen. ii shall. ipso facto. be deem
ed to have committed an. act of war
against all other members of the
league, which hereby undertake imme-
diately to subject 1t to the severance
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1919-05-02
MILWAUKEE, BREWERS QUIT
Efforts TO Fight the Prohibi-
ton Law.

Milwaukee. April Milwaukee
brewers have quit. They win make no
further efforts to fight the prohibition
law, regardless of what contests New
York brewers may institute. 1t Is IN
derstood they will help finance the
fight, but will not try to fight the law
here. They win quit brewing beer to-
night, under the new regulations OF
the federal law. Milwaukee has been
brewing beer under the plan of the
New York brewers to make a test OF
the law, so that If the test should
win there will be a stock Of beer on
hand with which to God the market.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1919-05-02

full extent of existing authority and
that the American consumer need not
be alarmed that there win be mate
rial rise in the price of that food es-
sential. America could sell more
wheat than she has, but the exports
are being regulated TO reserve a suffi-
cheney for domestic needs.
The American army stocks Of pork
products in France, more tkan 60.O0O.-
600 pounds, had been purchased by
the relief council and should furnish
sufficient supply Of fats until har-
vest for liberated countries.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1919-05-02

ment by him on the possible price OF
wheat had been misinterpreted. He
had said that in view of the demands
of the world for food, the removal of
price control with regard TO wheat.
sugar, pork products and cottonseed
products would De dangerous TO the
American consumer. The control of
the pork was removed, and. Mr.. Hoo
yer said. had proved to be disad-
vantage to the consumer
Dir. Hoover said he wished TO en-
plastic that the control of the price
of wheat would be mairfained to the
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1919-05-02

the supreL,e economic council said.
Shipping conditions are not salts
factory on account of strikes In many
countries. and as result there is no
question that the entire American
surplus will be absorbed
1--WE are at the worst phase of the
European famine that was Inevitable
after the world war" Mr.. Hoover
said
The economic food council is on top
in the fight against famine, anu food
distribution Is organized to supply the
affected areas in Europe outside OF
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1919-05-02

Russia, Mr.. Hoover declared. The
American relief administration has or
ganized the sysfems''" feeding OF the
undernourished ch ldren. numbering
between 100000 ana 100000
The United States viii supply to
Europe foodstuffs valued roughly at
81 ,500,00O000. Enemy countries and
neutrals win pay cash for what they
receive.
The relies authorities are doing
their best to control the effect Of the
large demands on tire American mar
ket. Mr.. Hoover said that 8 state
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1919-05-02
TraIn peraIIed; Eloht Aurt.

Wilkesbarre. Pa. April 30.-A broken
axle caused the derailment of tram
No. 6, on the Lehigh Valley, eastbound'
from Buffalo TO New York, near here
at 4:10 a. m. Eight passengers were
cut by flying glass.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1919-05-02
EUROPE NEEDS MUCH FOOD
All the Surplus This Country Can Elk
port viii Be Eagerly Absorbed,
Says Hoover.

Paris, April 27.-In the harvest
year from August, 1918, to August,
1919, Europe must import 100000
tens of foodstuffs from overseas, and
10 meet this there is available total
oc about S5,000,O00 tons, Herbert Hoo
yer, chairman of the food section of
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1919-05-02
FIFTEEN DEAD IN MINE BLAST
Fourteen Others Have Been Rescued
Paddy Burned, After Alabama
Explosion.

Birmingham, Ala, April 30-Fifteen
miners, employees of the Majestic Coal
Mining company, are believed dead
ane fourteen have been rescued, bad
" burned, as the result Of what IS
thought to have been a gas explosion
in the Majestic coal mine, % miles
north of Birmingham, shortly after
noon.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1919-05-02

Any war or threat or var whether
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-03
TATE COUNTY RECALLS
ROAD BOND ISSUES

SENATOBIA, Miss, Sept 8, tSpl)-
Ihe board of supervisors adjourned to-
day after being in session since Mon
day, The board. by unanimous vote
postponed all issuance of road bonds
and rejected all bids FOR further road
work. This action was taken by the
board on account of material and labor
becoming so high. The bids submitted
for the work were more than double
the estimates of the engineers made
six months ago. The board cancelled
the $780, 900 road bonds recently issued
and sold to Tigrett Bond company OF
jackson, Tenn The remaining 100000
were not sold and the election ON the
issuance of another 100000 was called
The board at this mseting fixed the
tax levy for this year at the same
AS last year, as follows: County fund,
eight mills; road fund, three mills;
school fund, two mills. agriculture
high school, two mills. and the road
per capita tax was fixed at S. The
highest tax rate In the consolidated
school districts was fixed for the Poag-
vile district, this being 20 mills In ad :
dition to the regular county and state
tax. The board will let the contract
to work the public roads of the county
at the October meeting. These roads
are now being worked at an average
of $50 per mile, but 1t Is thought that
the new contracts will average around
$S5, per mile. c. l.. McNiel the present
county agent, resigned and the board
elected Mr., Cherry, Of Chickasaw county,
to fill out the unexplred term Of Nc
Mel. MIR. McNiel has been county
agent for. the past, two years and has
done splendid work. especially his
work along the line Of cooperative cat
tie and hog shipping has put Tate
county on the map as hog and cattle
COUNTY. ~, = - -
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-03
oh, Well, Fighting
Is No Nelv Thing
For o. Chauffeur

A. L. Brandon. starter for the Vel
low Cab company at the Grand Central
station, was attacked and severely
beaten by four men, supposed to be
chauffeurs, at the station early Tues
day night, according to information re-
ceived by police. The cause of the al
Nick Sansone, 20, chauffeur, living
on Avery street, and Tom Tomosella
"a South Inuderdale street. also a
driver, were arrested "Wednesday
morning by Detectives Hoyle and Tay-
lor in connection with the case. Al
though detectives state that the two
man have been identified by witnesses
as being among the four assaiants
they deny any connection with the af-
fair .......
Sansone and Tomosella were placed
on the police docket on charges of as
sault to commit murder They will be
given hearing in police court Thurs
day afternoon Police stated the ar
rest of two more men probably would
follow Wednesday afternoon.
Il. u. McGinnis, driver, Adams av-
enue. was arrested shortly before noon
by Detectives Joyce and Bishop and
G. i. jerks, "a, driver, Union avenue,
went to Central police station and sur
rendered himself to Acting Chief Miller
They were both placed on the docket
charged with assault to murder.
The four men will be held without
bond until "Wednesday afternoon when
Brandon will go to the station himself
to see II any of the men arrested were
among his assailants Tuesday night,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-03
Phantom Caravan OF
Booze PrOUeS To Be
Advertising Train

Have you heard anyone say that Ar.
kansas wasn't dry?
Well, the people near Marion have
evidently suffered since July /, 1919,
else the lack of humidity in the re-
gions governed by Racchus and other
worshiped gods would not have caused
them TO see this mirage,
Hulet Smith. chief OF detectives. re-
ceived word from small Arkansas
town Wednesday that five automo-
blles loaded with whisky were making
their way through the country toward
Memphis, The chief Immediately de-
tailed four men to guard the Hara-
han bridge
Meanwhile, all the towns along the
way had been notified of the approach
of the caravan of liquor. At Marion.
Ark, the sheriff of Crittenden county
stopped the fortunate alleged possessors
OF five carloads of whisky and began
to Investigate
The cars swere filled with pamphlets.
posters and other advertising matter
setting forth in a lurIng manner the
golden opportunities to be found In In
dependence county, Ark, and the dri-
Vers and men accompanying the expe-
dition we're members OF the lndepend-
ence County Promotion League,
Yes, Arkansas must be dry.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-03
wilson CONFERS
WITH HITCHCOCK
President Holds Final Confer
ence Before Departure
on National Trip.

WASHINGTON, Sept 3.-Senator
Hitchcock, of Nebraska, the leading
administration spokesman in the sem
ate, was invited to the White House
today for a final conference before
President Wilson starts tonight on his
speaking tour to the Pacific coast In
the interest Of the peace treaty.
1t was understood that the president
desi ired TO discuss with Senator Hitch
cock plans for the conduct during his
absence OF the administration fight In
the senate for ratification OF the treaty
and the league OF nations covenant
without change.
President Wilson will be accompanied
on his trip by Mrs, Wilson, Rear Nd
miral Cary r. Grayson, the president s
personal physician; and Secretary
Tumulty. A corps OF stenographers
secret service men and some so press
representatives also will be included
In the party.
Although the itinerary calls for 30
set speeches in the principal cities OF
the West It Is believed the president
also viii be compelled to deliver many
short platform addresses at smaller
towns along the route,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-03
.C|TY CAMPAIGNS
TO Be MORE ACTIVE

The campaign for the two tickets
now in the field for city offices will be-
gin to show some speed next week
probably, with the return to the city of
ssN Stratton, campaign manager for
", W ,4Tsens' 1eStPiIe
After the organization of the cam
paign committee, some dfinite state
nent probably VIII be made by the
league and by the candidates, in addi-
tion to the platform which was put out
when the nominations were announced.
No ward rallies or campaign speeches
Will be made until October but some of
the candidates are already at work. j.
Rowlett Paine, candidate for mayor on
the Citizens league ticket. visited the
Thirteenth ward last Saturday and met
q number Of the men in the railroad
shops there. He lived In that ward for
number of years and found a number
of old schoolmates in his trip over that
section Of the city
Walter c. Chandler, secretary of the
campaign committee. with a number OF
assistants, is rapidly completing the
tabulation of the recent registration.
Lists of voters who did not register
are also being made, and as soon as
this preliminary work has been done,
the committee will notify all voters of
the Importance of paying poll taxes 80
days before the election. An old state
law exempts members of the state
guard from poll taxes, and possibly
this may apply to men who were
guardsmen and who were in the army
last year, when poll taxes were as
sessed but indications now are that a
flaw in that law will compel veterans
Of the great war to pay 1918 poll taxes
If they are to vote.
j. J. Williams has not yet completed
his ticket, on which there is one va
cancy, but may announce the name
of his other running mate this week
He also is perfecting his ward organi-
cations and later will appoint cam
paign manager and women's COM
mittee. as both tickets expect to Sc
cure the support of a large number of
the new women voters