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The Washington herald., 1919-07-20
Ex-YANK URGES
PERSH|NG TRIAL
Also Would Have Brig. Gen.
Hart Tried for Cruelties
10 American Soldiers.

Gen. Pershing and Brig. Gen. Hart.
officer in charge OF the American
military administration at Paris.
should be brought to trial for the
alleged brutal treatment of American
soldiers in France by the military
police. James w. Beckman, New
York. former sergeant major, yester-
day charged in letter to Represent
ative Dallinger
Gen. Pershing should be brought
to trial for gross incompetence and
negligence that amoupts to crimi-
nality,' Beckman wrote. because
the crimes of the Paris military DO
lice were committed right under his
nose and there is no excuse or de-
fense which he can make for not
having known of them and for not
having them stopped and because
similar atrocities were the rule at
several other places in France.
Some of these cases involve Gen
Pershing directly and others Indirect
ly as the Commapder-in-Chief of the
A. E. F., responsible for the hideous
Prussian system which he permitted
to develop and to disgrace the good
name of America and American de-
mocracy in the eyes OF the world"
Beckman urged that Brig. Gen.
Hart, who. he says. was President
Wilson's former aide, ''be brought
to trial on the charge of manslaugh-
ter. as he is responsible for the
crimes which were committed over a
period of q year or more under his
command.
II have the evidence to prove each
case" Beckman concluded
The Washington herald., 1919-07-20
FRENCH LABOR KILLS
RUSSIAN STRIKE IDEA


faris' July 1s.-Possibilities that
Europe would be a victim of a
three day international strike,
planned for July 2l. as a proIetarian
protest against the allied policy in
Russia appeared to have lessened
today when French labor leaders
officialiy cancelled plans for partici-
patton.
British workers early refused TO
JOIN in the movement. In Italy. the
situstion is still undecided. with
some of the trades favoring the
strike and others opposing it. ItaI-
ian Premier Nitti told socialist
members Of the Chamber of Depu-
ties yesterday that the government
was determined to take full meas
ures to prevent disorders in con-
nection with the threatened strike.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-20
Sentiment in Senate Now
Indicates Possibility Of
Rejection Of Entire VIII
son Covenant and Effect
ing Peace by Congress
sional Resolution.
PRESIDENT KNOWS OF
NEW TREND OF FIGHT
List Of IS Members Pledged
To Vote Against lnstru-
ment, Offered to White
House So Far No Com
ment Is Forthcoming
From that Quarter.

The fight on the peace treaty in the
Serate has reached the phase where
serious consideration must be given
10 the possibility that the entire
treaty will be rejected and peace with
the central powers will be declared by
Congressional resolution.
Even if reservations or straight-out
amendments are made, there is a
growing sentiment in the Senate that
the best way to deal with the entire
situation is to refuse to permit the
United States to be a party to the ar
rangements entered into by the Peace
Conference for me enforcement of the
treaty terms.
President Wilson is fully cognizant
Of this situation and it is understood
will make heroic efforts during the
coming week to head of the opposi-
ton which has sprung up against Sec
tion after section of the treaty as their
exact meaning and purpose have been
made known.
Opposition Grows Rapidly.
At first, the opposition was con-
fined to the league of nations
covenant. When it spread out to in
elude the Shantung award. the hos
tility to the treaty terms became
dangerously formidable. Little by
little as Senators have learned of
other provisions in the treaty. all of
which the United States is asked to
underwrite and guarantee as to full
tillment. an increasing sentiment has
been aroused against any ratifica-
tion at all.
A significant statement to this eff
feet was made yesterday by Senator
Moses, a member of the Foreign Re
lations Committee. He has kept
pretty close tab on ting opinions of
Senators as they change from day
to day. Here is what he said:
81 have been surprised to discern
the growing openness of expression
among Senators to the effect that
the wisest way to deal with the
treaty is to reject it altogether.
senator after Senator has come to
me and expressed amazement at the
things in the treaty which we are
asked to underwrite and which are
so utterly foreign to the spirit of
our institutions. Some Senators
have told me they intend to vote for
every possible kind of amendment
that may be offered and then on the
CONTINUED on PAGE THREE.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-20
LIEUT.. COL. ANSELL
QUITS ARMY POST

Lieut. Col. Samuel T. Ansell. storm
center of the recent fight to change
the army court-martial system. yes
terday sent his resignation to tine
War Department.
Ansell will continue his campaign
against alleged court-martiaI injus-
tees as a member of a law firm with
offices in Washington and New York.
Ansell asked that his resignation be
put through Immediately The res
ignation itself was one line. saying:
Il hereby resign as an officer of
the army"
The Washington herald., 1919-07-20
FLAMES
COVER 3 STATES
Governor Asks Federal Aid
To Prevent New
Holocaust.

Seattle. Wash. July 19.-Forest fires
in many parts of Washington were
spreading today and the situation is
becoming serious because of the con-
tinued dry weather, according to word
received today from F. L. Pape, state
forester at Olympia
Pape has sent urgent messages to
all of the timber operators urging
greatest care to prevent fires.
Boise, Idaho. July 19.-Governor
Davis today may ask the. War De-
partment to assign troops to fight
forest fires in Northern and Central
Idaho. Western Montana and parts
of Washington. as the only means of
preventing such a. disaster as the
1910 forest fires.
Kalispel, Mont, July 19.-High
winds have caused several forest
fires in Western Montana and North
ern Idaho to get beyond control
again. Several Montana towns are
in serious danger.
Every available man was rushed to
the forest district from all parts of
the State. Only a cessation of the
wind can save further destructive
spread of the fires. it was believed
The Washington herald., 1919-07-20
2,000-Pound Devil Fish
Caught by Dredge Crew

Mobile, Ala. July 19.-An enor-
nous devil fish, sixteen. feet in
length and weighing approximately
1000 pounds, was captured this
afternon by the crew OF a dredge
boat off Pascagoula, Miss,
The combined efforts of twenty
four men were required to pull the
fish aboard the dredge.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-20
Boy Lost IL Days Will
Recover, Doctors Say

Spring Grove. III, July 1s.-Assur,
ance was given today that s-year-old
Harry Nutter, who was barely alive
after being lost eleven days in the
woods and swamps near here, will
fNe.
Refreshed by the first food he had
eaten since July s. Harry was taking
an interest in life. The boy was
found yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-20
Berlin Grapevine News
Names U. S. Ambassador

Berlin. July 1s-It was rumored
here today that Ira Nelson Morris,
American Minister to Sweden. would
be appointed ambassador to Ger
many.
1t was stated at the foreign office
that America had not made any
overtures toward the resumption of
diplomatic relations.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-20
Foch to Write
Book qndEnd
Days onFarn,

London. July ls.-"Believe me-" said
Marshal Foch in an interview this
evening. nothing that has happened
in Paris surpassed the cordiality Of
my reception here"
"On my return to France / intend
to write book and spend my re-
naming years in the peaceful occu-
patton of farmer
Time has It's revenges. but in my
case it is the bitterneas OF youth that
has sweetened in old age"
This was reference to his expert
ences in 1870 and 1913.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-20
John G. McGrath, Distribu-
ter Of First Carload Of
Surplus Army Food,
Urges Permanent Organi-
zation to Reduce Quota
tions-Citizens Rush to
Buy up Articles on Sale
AT City Markets.

An organization Of the people Of
Washington. for the purpose of max
ing community buying a permanent
institution in the District, is the one
way to solve the living problem in
this city. John C. McGrath, distrib-
utor of the first carload of surplus
army food. declared yesterday.
THE interest of the people here
must be aroused" Mr.. McGrath said,
'if cooperative buying is to be a
success. Canning factories all over
the country would be willing to sell
US food at wholesale prices. The food
can be distributed here at those
prices. Retail prices will then take
a tumble"
A few cases of tomatoes, pork and
beans. corned beef. roast beef and
corned beef hash remain, out of the
% 100 pounds of food which were sent
in the first District shipment. The
food will be disposed of at the Mu-
iiiSiDoi lSil MAI htl, OF at tne East
ern or Western markets. if trans
portation is furnished.
Distributors Kept Busy.
Persons anxious to buy food at low
prices filled distribution headquarters
at the fish market yesterday. Until
) O'Clock. the closing hour. numbers
of people kept Mr.. McGrath and vol
unteer workers busy satisfying their
demands.
The food was sold. few cans TO a
customer, to insure wide distribution.
large orders were received through
out the day, but were not filled. all
food selling in retail amounts.
Shortly after the market opened, DR..
William c. Woodward. former health
officer of the District, and now hold
ing the same position in Boston. con-
ferred with Mr.. McGrath on the pos
isIbfiues OF !cornmufnty- -a.rsing. Dr.
Woodward said the people OF Beston
CONTINUED On PACE THREE
The Washington herald., 1919-07-20
Huns Will Pay Murder
Damagess No Indemnity

Berlin, July 19.-The German gov
ernment today notified Marshal
Foch that is is willing to pay the
100000 francs damages demanded
for the family of the French SER
geant murdered by Germans at
Mannheim. but will refuse to pay
the million francs indemnity asked.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-20
Germans Praised for Peace.

- Copenhagen, July 19.-The German
National Assembly. said reports re-
ceived here today. has received
telegram from the Argentina Parlia-
ment expressing joy at the arrival
of peace, and the action OF the Ma.
tional Assembly which made peace
possible.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-20
Woman High FEer Dies in Fall.

Paris. July 19.-Baroness De La
Roche, famous French aviatrix. was
killed when her airplane fell near the
Crotoy airdrome late yesterday. She
had been licensed air pilot Tor
nearly ten years and held the wo-
mans altitude record of 15,7oo feet.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-20
Grounded Steamer Floated.

iarmouth. n. s., July 19-The
steamer Governor Cobb. which went
aground on Green Island. near here.
In the fog early today. was fioated at
high tide and returned to this port
She had 500 passengers aboard
The Washington herald., 1919-07-20
Chile Official Resigns.

Santiago. Chile. July 19.-Chlle
faced new ministerial crisis today
with the resignation OF the Min. -:
OF Public Works because his col
leagues opposed his railway policy.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-20
Strike Stops Providence Car Lines.

Providence, r. l., July l9.-Street
railway service in Providence was
completely crippled today when more
than $500 carmen walked out They
demand I5 cents an hour.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-20
Poles Capture Minsk.

London. July 10. = The capture of
Minsk. i'm Lithuania. by the Poles,
is reported in a dispatch from War
saw to the Central News.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-20
Huns Give French 40 BilIiop.

Paris July 19.-The French COM
mission named to determine Ger
many's reparation debt to France,
announced today 1t had fixed tn.
sum at $4,000. 100000.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-20
ATTACK ON U. S.
SAILORS BRINGS
MEXICAN CRISIS
Situation Declared to Be
Most Grave Since Vera
Cruz Incident.
FISHING PARTY ROBBED
Men from U.S.S. Cheyenne
Victims-State Depart
. ment to Probe.

The United States today faces ap-
parently the most serious Mexican
situation since the Vera Cruz incl
dent and the Villa expedition.
Bandits attacked a boatload of
American sailors from the U. S. 8.
Cheyenne who were fishing in the
ramesi River. nine miles from Tam
pico, Mexico, on July G. and robbed
them. The boat. Secretary Daniels
said. must have been flying the Amer
ican flag.
The attack was regarded here as an
insult TO the American flag. 1t was
admitted at the State Department
that the situation wac most ser.-
ous."
Though the attack on the sailors
occurred thirteen days ago. there
was no official announcement Of il
until yesterday afternoon. when the
State Department gave out this
statemsnt:
The OmciaI Version.
The Department of State has lust
been advised that on July 6. a boat
from the U. S. S. Cheyenne and oc-
cupied by enlisted men of that ves-
sci. who were on a fishing trip. was
held up on the Tamesi River, near
Tampico, by armed men. The sail
ors were robbed of personal effects.
Urgent representations have been
made by the Department of State to
both the local Mexican authorities
at Tampico and to the federal gov
ernment at Mexico City. and the au-
thorities there have promised to in
vestigate at once"
Secretary Daniels said he had not
heard of the incident until he saw
the State Department announcement
Then he asked aides il there had been
such report 1t was found the navy
report of the episode ives received
July z. Daniels gapc out ii paraphrasc
Of ne code message frnua Eondr f.
g.
CONrI.sfSED ON PAGE THREE
The Washington herald., 1919-07-20

CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE
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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-01-10
: H0CWALL0W NEWS !:
Dunk Bolts, Regular Correspondent (
l. George Binghan) 4

Columbus Allsop has been forced to
withdraw from the Excelsior Fiddling
!. Band until summer comes again, as
he cannot get his big fiddle through
the door Of the room the band has
contracted for to be used for winter
rehearsals. He is expected to Join
again next spring as soon as they begin
holding open air meetings.
There has been a movement started
" to elect new set of trustees for the
Wild Onion School. Sentiment seems
pretty evenly divided between the new
candidates and the old set of trustees
who viii oppose this new propaganda.
The Wild Onion school teacher, whc has
always been great admirer Of the old
trustees, is now said to be neutral, or
on the fence,' and it is believed
that he is planning to hold the job as
teacher either way it goes.
Miss Gondola Henstep, who has had
an unknown correspondent for number
of years failed to hear from him this
Christmas and has not heard from him
for several months, and she is won
dering if he has been killed in action
somewhere.
+ Miss Fruzie Allsop, who was ex-
pecting a Christmas present did not
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| get it.
A petitioner is being circulated for
signers asking the town board to pass
q dog ordinance which will prohibit any
than eight dogs. lobe Mosely, who
owns more than that number, is pre-
pairing a speech which he will make to
the board opposing any such an ordin-
ance: In this speech he will declare
such a law unconstitutional. '
The Dog Hill preacher prayed a pray
er last Sunday night that no doubt was
pleasing to the ears of, God but it was
pretty hard on a good many Hogwal-
low folk, and if this prayer should be
answered to the letter Hogwallow would
have to be reorganized.
A new church will be built just on
the opposite bank Of Gimllet creek from
the Hog Ford still house. The proprietor
of the still house fears this new insti-
tuition is going to interfere with his
Sunday trade. He may decide to move
the stillhouse.
Baseball will be reorganized in Hog
wallow next spring and Columbus AL
SOP, the crack catcher, is already let
ting his whiskers grow good and long
so that he will be ready to go behind
the bat when the umpire calls "play
ball!' And speaking Of umpires, it is
now almost conceded that Yam Sims
will not umpire any more games, as the
home team came very near losing a
game to Tickville just before baseball
was called off on account of the war.
The Hogwallow Postmaster says the
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-01-10
CUSHING

Jan. Miss Bertha Thorsen went
to Little Falls Wednesday where she is
employed.
Alfred Lund came home last week,
being discharged from the camp.
Miss Jennie Mostrom, who has been
visiting at the A. K. Johnson home for
several days, left Wednesday for Hack
ensack, where she is engaged teaching
an eight months term of school.
Perry Foster motored to Little Falls
Wednesday,.
B. D.. Nygaard is i'll with Influenza.
G. A. Anderson commenced work as
operator at Randall again Thursday.
A few from here attended the dance
and sale at Randall Friday evening.
The school in Dist. No. Ill, commence
ed again Monday after a two Weeks
vacation.
Miss Laura Anderson, who spent the
the past two weeks visiting at her home
here, left Saturday for Ramey, where
she will resume her school duties.
The sale held at Mrs. Rosa Muller
place Thursday, was largely attended
and everything sold at a good price.
Miss May Hinote, teacher in the Fost-
er district, spent the weekend with
her parents at Little Falls.
Axel Swanson had the misfortune Of
losing valuable horse last week.
B. E. Nygaard was in Minneapolis
the first Of the week where he went for
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-01-10
Scandal VALLEY

Jan. Miss Mabel Bracke return
ed Sunday to resume her school work
on Monday after a two weeks vacation
Miss Helen Cantleberry returned to
Willard, where she attends high school
on Wednesday,, after spending the holi
days at the home of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. C. H. Cantleberry.
Miss Mildred Mathewson visited
with friends IN Little Falls the latter
part of the'week.
Mrs. F. M. Goodwin received word
from her son in, a letter dated Dec 15
Corporal l.. F. Harris Of the 87th Div.
ision, that he expects to be on his way
home soon. He is stationed at Lugan,
Geronde, France, and says the boys are
all anxious to get home and are await.
ing orders to move to the ship for sail
ing.
W. N. Goodwin and Carl Hill motored
to Lincoln Thursday.
Mrs. Burt Of Royalton is visiting at
the home Of her daughter, Mrs. August
Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Olson received word
last week that their son Clarence of
the American Expeditionary Forces was
severly wounded in France Nov. 9th.
Henry Cantleberry left last Tuesday
for Brainerd where he will be employed.
Miss Ida Swanson spent Sunday
visiting at the home Of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. P. o. Swanson.
The Misses Cora Anderson, Anna
Mathewson, Edith and Selma Swanson
returned Wednesday to Little Falls
where they attend high school, after
spending their vacation here.
Miss Bertha Smith, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. A. P. Smith of this community,
died in Little Falls, Jan. LIST, Of Infu-
enza. Interment was made in Randall
Friday. The deepest sympathy is ex-
tended by their many friends.
A. B. Sharp, J. E. Mathewson and
Claude Shut were Lincoln callers Sun
day.
A party was given New Years Eve
at the home of Miss Flora Goodwin.
About eighteen young people were pres
emit. The amusements of the evening
consisted Of games, music, and taffy
pulling. The old year was hidden
farewell and the New one heralded with
songs. Everyone present reported good
time.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-01-10

Minneapolis, after .two-weeks' visit
at her home.
Roy and Rudolph Anderson were
Swanville visitors Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Anderson are i'm
proving, after an attack Of the infu-
enza.
Pete Peterson made business trip to
the twin cities last week. r.
Alex. Anderson motored to Bowlus
Friday.
Mrs. Frank Nelson left last week for
Minneapolis, where she will be en-
played.
Lenus Peterson left Saturday for
Minneapolis, after short visit with
relatives and friends here. 49,.
David Nelson and Oscar Runquist
motored to Bowlus Wednesday.
Edwin Erickson left last week for
Minneapolis, after. few days. visit
with relatives. t-.-.
Miss Alvina Anderson returned home
Friday from Duluth, after an extended
employed.
Chas. Nelson returned home Monday
from st. Paul, after a weeks visit
with relatives and friends.
OF johnson was Bowlus visitor
Saturday.
Mrs. John Anderson returned home
Friday from Dulputh, after an extended
visit with relatives and friends.
Miss Hattie Falk left last week for
Minneapolis, after a short visit with
relatives and friends at this place.
The annual melting of the Elmdale
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance COM
pany, will he held in Upsala Saturday,
January IL, 1919, at 1 'clock p. m. All
members of the company are urged to
attend. Much important business will be
transacted, including the election of Of
fcers.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-01-10
UPSALA

Jan. Cabin Larson was Bowlus
visitor Saturday.
Joe Youngdahl was Bowlus visitor
from Swanville Saturday.
Oscar Runquist was Bowlus visitor
Thursday.
A. A. Barton. Of Bowlus was here on
business Thursday.
Miss Esther Runquist left Thursday
for ST.. Cloud where she will be EN-.
ployed.
Miss Alice Larson left Saturday fo1
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-01-10

Medical treatment. !.
August Nelson was taken to the hos
pital at Little Falls last week where he
i'll be under the doctor 3 care for some
time.
Anna Nelson came up Wednesday
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-01-10

thing that gets his goat is when Miss
Fuze Allsop and Miss Flute Belch-
or come to the window and call for
they look at him like they think there
ought to be some and that possibly he
had something to do with it not being
there.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-01-10

from the southern part Of the state foff
9 couple Of days visit with her father,
August Nelson Of this place.
Mrs. Oliver Bennett is reported to be
quite ill. She has not yet fully re-
covered from the Influenza.