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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-01

FOR DEAD
IN WATER
Four Bodies Recovered After
Accident, with. Others
Thought to be
Drowned.
PLATFORM COLLAPSED
y
Catastrophe Occurred During Launch
ing Of Ship When TWO
Score Fell in
River.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.]
BRISTOL, Pa, April L. Four
bodies have been recovered from the
waters Of the Delaware and many
searching parties are dragging for
others hurled into the river late yes
terday when platform on which they
were viewing the launching Of the
cargo carrier Waukau collapsed.
The number of missing is variously
estimated at from twelve to eighteen.
Police are experiencing difficulty in
checking up the list of missing, as
some of those on the platform We're
spectators and others workmen of the
Merchant Ship Building yards where
the accident occurred.
The structure, known as the patrol
bridge, gave way under the weight of
more than two score men. Twenty
eight living persons were taken from
the river soon after.
The Waukau hid the patrol bridge
from view Of many spectators gath
cred to witness the launching and sew
eral minutes elapsed before they
learned of the disaster. Meanwhile
the vessel was launched on time.
Police believed the suction of the
$500 ton ship as it struck the water
may have drawn some of the bodies
far into the channel. Police launches
are dragging the river between Phil
adelphia and Trenton.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-01
BATTLESHIPS
LAND TODAY
knsas and Georgia Bring More Than
Two Thousand Soldiers Home
From Other
Side

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s NEWPORT NEWS, Va, April l.
Bringing more than 1900 soldiers, the
battleships Kansas and Georgia dock
ed today from Brest. Detachments Of
the 146th infantry for Camps Meade,
Lee, Gordon and Greene and nine cas-
ual officers were aboard the Kansas.
On beard the Georgia were detach-
ments of the 18TH engineers for
Camps Greene, Lee and Bowie; de-
tachments Of the 146th infantry for
Camp Beauregard, casuals from North
Carolina and California; casual
company scattered and eleven casual
officers.
Many Of the men were members Of
the Ohio national guard.
Announcement was made that the
President Grant will pass Virginia
Capes at noon.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-01
|ODAY'S CASUALTY LIST
CONTAINS TWENTY ONE NAMES

Corporal Clyde J. Parker, Portland, |,
Ore.
Private William Adams, Spokane.
Wash.
Private George P. Russo. Newark,
N. J.
Wounded, Degree Undetermined.
Priva tes-
Jeff M. Farmer, Dresden, Tenn.
Gilbert A. Grant, Oblong. III.
Earl Harris, Philadelphia, Pa.
John Edward Hunt, Lincoln, Neb.
Wilford Tinsley Snyder, Lancaster,
Pa.
Walter d. Trussell, Honey Path, S.
Car.
Wounded Slightly.
Corporal Frank e. Baker. Ell Reno,
Okla.
Corporals Carl Ami Rose, Lines
vile, Pa.
Bugler Albert l.. Kuhn, Fort At
kinson, Iowa
frivates-
Henry Anderson, Paterson, N. J.:
Charles W.AGray, Hillsboro, Ore.
Samuel Hughes, Blessing, Texas.
Leslie NJ. Meyers, Ritzville. Wash.
VIM. Jacob Seitz, Philadelphia, Pa
George 7. Opshe, Columbia, S. Car.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-01
|ARNES TO LOOK
AFTER WHEAT
fesldent Appoints Him to Handle
1919 Crop Under Congress
sional Guarantee to
Farmers,

Fnlted Press Leased Wire Service
|fAhlS. April President Wilson
nay announced appointment Of
nus Barnes as head of the organi-
|lion for handling the 1919 wheat
pp under the congressional guaran-
i The appointment was made on
|sstommendation of Herbert. Hoover.
hoover, 1t was further announced,
y continue as chairman of the
|sar board until all sugar contracts
\ completed, and as chairman of
\ gram corporation until July /,
LII which Barnes will become re-
vaslole directly to the president.
|noover will remain as director gen
IL Oh relief work on behalf of the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-01
RAIE OVER ARREST OF DAUM|G
|anzig Question Becomes Most Important
Issue Now, With Bolshevism Threatened
If Allies are Favored.

army to Warsaw by some other route
than Danzig. Anti-Polish demonstra-
tions have occurred in Berlin, Wei
mar, ,Breslau and Danzig.
The old threat of bolshevlsm is re-
iterated, many conservative leaders
declaring that If the government gives
in to the allies new radical upris-
ing may be precipitated.
The German armistice commission
has suggested that the Polish troops
land at Stettin, Libau or Koenigsberg
instead of Danzig. The situation in
the latter city is said to be critical,
owing to the antipathy between the
German and Polish residents. The
Germans there declare they will re-
sist every effort to make Danzig
Polish. Americans returning from
Danzig report the Polish element is
prepared to revolt and declare the
city Polish as soon as General Hal
ler's troops land.
Reports from various sources agree
it is impossible to assure the Poles
a quiet passage through Danzig so
long as both elements are at swords
points. The Germans anticipate the
trouble will lead to actual warfare
with Poland If the Poles attempt to
seize the port.
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg has
spent the last week personally in
specting the Polish front. His army
probably totals 10000 1t is greatly
outnumbered by the Poles, but the
Germans are believed to be more eff
fective in actual fighting. owing to-
their superior equipment and greater
experience.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-01
Widows Pension Law.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service ]
DIES MONIES, low, April 1.-The
present law relating to financial aid
to widows with dependent children
was amended SO as to require widows
to be residents of the county six
months.
The purpose of the amendment, ac-
cording to Senator Parker, author Of
the bill which passed the senate, is
to prevent women from moving to
cities where rsch aid is paid for the
express purpose of obtaining such aid.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-01
go Voting Today, for
8 .ayor, with Five Candi-
q dates Running on
81 Ticket.
YER 100000 BALLOTS
Business District Turned Into Bedlam
Last Night When Final
Parades Wore
Held.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
CHICAGO, April 1.-Appealing to
every passion and prejudice imagin-
able, workers for five mayoralty can
didates today put the decision up to
the people of Chicago. The fight lay
between William Hale Thompson.
Robert M. Sweitzer and Mac.ay
Hoyne.
The exciting campaign ended iast
night in wild scenes in various parts
Of the city, but magnified many times
| in the downtown district where pour
ed thousands from outlying precidcts
| to turn the tumuituous business tds'
| trict into bedlam.
| Clashes were numerous and hos4li1,
! ties finally became SO bitter that
stink bombs were resorted to. Ban
ners were torn down resulting in
numerous fights between rival sup
porters and men and women shouted
themselves hoarse from scores Of
band wagons that paraded the loop
district until far into the night
To prevent occurrences today,
Chief of Police Garrity detailed re-
serves to patrol the 2,215 voting pre-
cincts and guard crowded sections
OF the city.
Candidates managers freely pre-
dicted that no less than 100000 Of
the registered vote of $4,000 will be
cast. 1t was pointed out that no pre-
vious campaign had been so bitter.
Last-hour predictions of pluralities
issued from each camp ran from 75,-
900 to 175,000.
Mayor William Hale Thompson, re-
publican nominee for reelection de-
clared he will receive SO percent Of
the registered vote and will be given
a plurality of 10000 votes.
Robert M Sweitzer, democrat, will
be elected by 100000 according to
predictions of his campaign mana
gers.
Maclay Hoyne, independent nom
partisan, claimed election by 900.
John Fitzpatrick, labor candidate,
and John M. Collins, socialist, claim
ed victories by from $4,000 to $4,000.
Fitzpatrick said he will receive 1885,
900 votes.
A vote was to be taken on the
liquor question for Chicago. "Drys"
refused to take Part in the campaign,
considering it dead issue.
The polls opened at six a. M, and
close at four p. m. Definite predic-
tions Of results are expected by six
o'clock. Following up strong cam
paign for Fitzpatrick, labor party
workers declared sixty local unions
had ceased work for the day to
picket the polls and see that labor
is given a square deal. The picket
ing and stopping of work was not to
be considered strike, it was stated.
The three major candidates are
William Hale Thompson, republican ;
Robert M. Sweitzer democrat; Mac
lay Hoyne, Independent. John Fitz-
Patrick, labor party candidate, was
expected to poll about $4,000 votes.
John M. Collins is the socialist can.
didate and Adolph earn the socialist
labor candidate.
Clear, mild weather brought out a
heavy morning vote. Officials at pol
ling places predicted the vote would
approach ninety per cent of the total
registration. Each candidate was en-
thusiastic, declaring the heavy vote
was favorable.
The Chicago board of trade took a
holiday
Other markets did not close.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-01

n Frank j. Taylor, United Press
Staff Correspondent
BERLIN, March 31.-The gene al
like declared in the Rhineland by
soyiets for tomorrow is regarded
the possible beginning OF q new
mpaign to overthrow the present
vernment.
It's full extlnt will not be certain
More it actually gets under way.
Amonge,ti1e demands being made
tbsSsoyiets are:
o4sarmament of all troops.
Ckrming OF the proletariat.
.Nedom for all political prisoners.
u mediate and close relations with
bblsheyiki in Hungary and Rus
Forkmen In Berlin were irate to-
n over the governments arrest of
fnest Daumig. leader of the city's
viets. He is the most important
dical leader next to George Lede-
ur and was largely responsible for
organization which overthrow
e kaiser. He is charged with in
gating the Spartacan uprisings in
nuary. The soviets claim his ar.
st was the result Of the govern
ents fear of further opposition.
oanzis Question Uppermost.
BY Frank ]. Taylor, United Press
Staff Correspondent.
BERLIN, March 30.-The Danzig
estion has become the most i'm
rtant issue in Germany. The gov
nment has taken the position that
rious trouble may result unless the
lies send General Haller's Polish
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-01
Base Runnina Tricks.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
PASADENA, Calf, April Tricks
at base running were being taught
the Cubs here today by Charlie Pick.
Manager Mitchell put Pick in charge
of the sliders yesterday.
In yesterdays practice game with
Pasadena the Cubs were victorious,
2 to 1. George Tyler and Big Jim
Vaughn hurled for the Bruins.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-01
PRESIDENT WILSON URGES MORE SPEED
Bolsheviki May be Admitted to Peace Confer
ence Providing They Cease Fighting
and Propaganda.

peace conference under certain con-
ditions.
According to the correspondent,
the bolshevild would be required to
cease financing propaganda. discon-
! tinue fighting and allow certain parts
| of Russia the right of self-determi-
nation.
| Premier Lenine is understood to
be agreeable to the proposal, tue
correspondent said.
Effort to Check Bolshevism.
i WASHINGTON, April 1.--What APP
pears to be an important step in the
effort to check the further spread of
bolshevism in Russia was seen in
simultaneous announcements today
by the war trade board and the fed
eral reserve board.
| Resumption of trade with Poland
and Esthonia is provided in new war
trade board regulations, granting
| licenses on commodities intended
solely for internal consumption.
/ Restrictions on foreign exchange
transactions with Esthonia, Lettland,
Lithuania and Poland were removed
by the federal board.
Secret Treaties Published.
!. PARIS, April 1.-The Journal Des
Debats today published two secret
treaties between Bulgaria and Aus
tria-Hungary, showing the conces-
sions granted the former for entering
the war on the side OF the central
powers.
Declares 1t to be Lie.
LONDON, April 1.--Foreign Minis
ter Bella Kun in wireless dispatch
from Budapest today characterized
reports that Hungary had declared
war against Serbia and Rumania as
"a lie."
The statement added that within
three days all lands in Hungary will
be nationalized and all debts an
nulled.
Offers Germany Alliance.
ZURICH, April IA dispatch from
Vienna stated it was learned from
authoritative sources in Budapest,
that the Hungarian soviet govern
ment has offered Germany an alli-
ance against the entente.
Rumors are also in circulation that
the Russian soviet government has
offered the Germans an alliance.
[By Fred S. Ferguson, United Press
Staff Correspondent
PARIS, April 1.-The league of ma
tons will again occupy a prominent
role in the peace work Thursday
when the full league committee will
meet to receive the new covenant
from the drafting committee.
The redraft which was completed
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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-01
work Out In Cemetery.

TUnited Press Leased Wire Service.l
WAxAHACHIE, Texas, April 1s-
Not that the Reds are already counted
as dead ones for this season, but Man
ager Pat Moran could find no other
dry spot on which his squad could
practice so he worked his men in
cemetery yesterday. Ivy Wingo, Red
holdout, is expected to join the team
today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-01
Sails From Italy.
UNITED Press Leased Wire S,

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
NEW YORK, April 1.--An official
cablegram from Rome to the Italian
consul general here today. says the
332nd United States infantry COM
posed of Ohio and Pennsylvania
drafted men. has sailed from Genoa,
where gold medal was presented to
the entire regiment for valorous fight
ing with the armies of Italy.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-01
TABLOIDS
FROM FAR AND NEAR

Thurman fifty bucks to spank his
wife. "a hob-nailed shoe is no
weapon for a man to apply to his
wife" ruled Judge Fleming.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-01
IFBy Carl d. Groat, United Press

By Carl ID. Gr0aC, Un1Ceu fTeSs
Staff Correspondent
PARIS, April 1.--Despite President
Wilson's impatience at recent delays,
there was strong evidence that the
"big four" was still encountering bars
to progress when it resumed it's ses-
sionS today.
Preparations, French territorial
claims and the Hungarian situation
were understood to constitute the
principal subjects for consideration.
Some of the more optimistic dele
gates believed the reparaticns ques-
tion would be rapidly cleared up
barring unforeseen changes in the
present demands of various interests.
fOthers, however, declared the matter
of reparations was still far from
settlement, although admitting there
seems to be a tendency to square all
demands with Germany's ability to
pay.
rhe "big four's problems were
further tangled by injection of the
Hunga rian question yesterday after
noon.
The little Ave" or foreign minis
ters council was called in to discuss
it, but decisions reached, II any,
were not revealed.
The French have succeeded in
bringing up the question of the left
bank of the Rhine before the big
four" This matter also was con-
sidered at yesterdays session, but as
in the case of other matters, no state
mept was made regarding what hap
pened.
President Wilson's closest friends
have stated that he would publish to
the world the causes and sources or
delay in the peace work if speedier
action were not forthcoming He was
represented as being hopeful this
would not be necessary. In all quar-
ters, it was agreed, however, that he
has brought strong pressure to bear
on his colleagues.
Wilson'S warning to his conferees
regarding delays, is understood to
have taken the form of a speech, In
which he told them the world is ex-
pecting facts, action and results. He
is said to have declared he expected
they would get his viewpoint and
achieve results.
The presidents speech followed a
long address by Premier Clemenceau
regarding French territorial claims.
Afterward the conferees settled down
to work and are reported to have
accomplished more in the last half
hour of the session than in several
days preceding.
May Admit Russians.
LONDON, April 1.-The Paris cor
respondent of the Daily News said
today that allied statesmen have
submitted a proposition to the Rus
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-01
chean al the Price.

SAN FRANCISCO, April George
Natu bought the presidency of the
Western Pacific railroad for $3.50,
but he hasn't taken the job yet. The
stranger who engineered the deal for
the $3.50 hasn't returned with the
office keys yet.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-01
Double Header Today.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
ST. LOUIS, April 1.-The Cardi-
nails put on double header today.
This morning they went through an
early morning practice at Francis
Field. This afternoon they are
scheduled for a five-inning practice
game with a local semi-pro club.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-01

allies and the American government
until next summers harvest In
Europe when it is expected the food
crisis will be passed.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-01
|aree Died Of Accidents, Four
Wounded Severely, Fif-
teen Wounded

|.MASHINGToN. April The fol.
ma nmg casualties are reported by the
naas.lg naasnalng general of the American
fppeoitionary ~ forces:
''ea Oh accident and other causes,
woed wwounded severely, 4.
wOd Wounded, degree undetermined, s.
T0tal TrSanded ed slightly, 8.
H. from Accident and Other Causes.
Dy4llnlcke MIMI Manocwe. coldwater,
Josa JsaA 5. Purcell, Chelsea Mass.
- = Turner, Lawrence, Mass.
l,r. wounded Severely.
Ausus.a.. Auan. Edgar F. Grossman. St,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-01
Bulldog Tenaeity.

CHICAGO, April 1.-Officer Peter
Hassett knows what bulldog tenacity
Is. One held on so long to his
trousers that Peter concealed his
modification in barrel.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-01
Chickens in Divorce Suit.

CHICAGO, April 1.-Chickens fig-
ured in Edward Mador's divorce suit
also He charged his wife with mall
treating his game cocks.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-01
situatjon I Looks Rriohter.

LOS ANGELES, Calf, April l.
Announcement by President Harry
Chandler, of the California Mexican
Land and Cattle Company that his
company's- 100000 acres of Lower Cali
fornia land will not be sold to jap
anese interests without the approval
of the state department, was looked
upon here today as somewhat clarity
ing the situation caused by reports
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-01
Some Short and Snappy Items
Which Make News Wire
Sparkle.

IUnited Press Leased Wire Service.1
PROVIDENCE, r. l., April 1.-"Pri-
yate Jones'" wearer of service
stripe. was arrested on suspicion.
Then it was discovered che" was
Bertha J. Jensen. She wanted her
photograph in uniform, she pleaded
Too Late For Potatoes.
BUSHNELL, H., April Take it
from P. B. Crandal1. if your potatoes
are not In you'll have no crop. The
change OF the moon occurred last
night.
Wife Spanking.
KANSAS CITY. Mo-. April L.
Husbands beware. 1t cost David
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-01

bartlett, who is A years old,
started his polar explorations as a
member of the Peary expedition in
1897. He headed the Canadian gov
ernment expedition in 1914, when
he crossed on the ice to Siberia.]
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-01
To Fly to North Pole.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service ]
LONDON, April Captain Bart
lett of New York, plans to fly to the
north pole in June, starting from a
base at Cape Columbia, it was an
nounced today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-01
Nav Admit Russians.

LONDON, April 1.-The Paris cor
respondent of the Daily News said
today that allied statesmen have
submitted proposition to the Rus
sian soviet government whereby the
bolsheviki would be admitted to the
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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-01
THE WEATHER

Fair and Warmer. Local temp.
z p. m, Al; Z a. M, 81.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-01

The Telegraph Service Of The
Daily Gate City and Constitu-
tion-Democrat is received over
our own leased wire.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-01
Offers Germany Alliance.
[By Fred S. Ferguson, United Press
Staff Correspondentl

PARIS, April 1.-The league of ma
tons will again occupy a prominent
role in the peace work Thursday
when the full league committee will
meet to receive the new covenant
from the drafting committee.
The redraft which was completed
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-01

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The Nenana daily news., 1919-11-24
HARRY PRATT RESIGNS
 AS ROTH'S ASSISTANT

Harry E. Pratt, very capable and popular assistant United States at torney, with headquarters at Fair banks, has rendered his resignation to United States Attorney R. F. Roth, and announces 1t as his inten- tion to locate permanently in the States.
 It is presumed that it is the in tention of MT Pratt to locate al some point where he can be near an eye specialist.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-11-24
DANCERS PLANNING
 BIG TIME AT HOME

The dancers of Nenana who do not intend 10 spend Thanksgiving in Fairbanks are planning to have a jolly time at home on Wednesday night al the Thanksgiving dance to De held al Union hall, for which preparations are now being made.
 AS already announced, the man. agement has arranged to have the full Coliseum orchestra on hand, and Prof. Berggren is authority for the statement that the music will in
The Nenana daily news., 1919-11-24
MOOSE WILL MEET
 ... AT HALL TONIGHT

The regular semi-monthly meet ing of Nenana Lodge, No. 1899. Loyal Order of Moose, will be held tonight at the home of the organ ization al the corner of Fourth and B streets.
 Considerable business of import ance to the lodge will be up for
The Nenana daily news., 1919-11-24
THANKS FOR HELP.

The members of the Ladies' Aid society desire to express their ap- rreciation of the generous assist ance given them in connection with the bazaar for the benefit of Grace church, and they take this occasion to thank all who contributed in any way to the success of the affair.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-11-24

consideration, and all members of the local herd are urged to be on hand to take part in the discus Aons. Visiting members, of whom there are a number in Nenana, are always welcome at meetings of the lodge and frequently attend.
 The meeting tonight will start promptly at eight o'clock
The Nenana daily news., 1919-11-24
EMPEROR BRAVE NOW;
 GUARDS ARE SCORNED

- AMERONGEN. - It is reported that the former German emperor has so far, recovered from former fears of molestation that;' when he moves into his new house at Doorn, the Dutch state police, who have been constantly on guard about the Bentinck castle here since his ar rival, will be relieved of duty Thera are no walls or meats about the house of Doorn, which is visible and easy of access from the main high way
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