The Dodge City Journal from Dodge City, Kansas • 1

State Historical Society AILY JOURNA CONTINUING THE DODGE CITY KANSAS JOURNAL WEEKLY EDITION BEING ON THURSDAY. VOLUME THIRTY-EIGHT. DODGE CITY, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 9, 1917 NUMBER 18 vailable Ma WEST FRONT DODGE CITY Germany Calls For Every A PRF.PA RING FOR DRIVE 0 REVOLT LOCAL' TEUTONS CROSS RAID OFFICES NINE MILLION TRIE TROUBLE RUSSIA SEEMS HOPELESS NOW FEAR AMERICA'S ARMY ON UN! SAY OFFICIALS SECOND STREAM OF GERMAN CO. TO BE CALLED BROUGHT TO END OFFICIAL STATEMENTS ASSERTS U.fl S. MARSHAL RAIDS N.

Y. OF- NEW REGULATION FOR SECOND STRIKE DIFFICULTIES ARE SET TIIAT RETREAT IS UNMOLEST- FICES OF HOLLAND-AMERI- KERENSKY A FUGUTIVE MINISTERS ARRESTED REVOLUTION COUNCIL CONTROL. DIPLOMATIC CIRCLES AT WASHINGTON FIRM IN BELIEF SEPARATE PEACE NOT RESULT. DRAFT TO BE MADE PUBLIC TLED BY DEPARTMENT OF LABOR. ED AND WITHOUT LOSS.

CAN STEAMSHIP CO. IN SHORT TIME. RAISES IS TO STRIKE WITH TERRIFIC FORCE ERE U. S. SOLDIERS ARRIVE.

FEAR FOR SAFETY OF TROOPS 0. S. GOV'T. WILL RUN BUSINESS MARRIED MEN NON-COMBATANTS COUNTER REVOLUTION EXPECTED NO ADVICES TO AMBASSADOR GOVERNMENT GIVES OUT RESULT General Manager Meyer Surprised at Date For Calling of Second Selective Seizure Welcomes Investigation Berlin Now Claims Over Two Hundred Thousand Prisoners and Twenty-five Hundred Guns. Russian Ambassador Absent From Washington When News of Revolution Reached This Country.

Army to be Definitely Fixed on MEN NOW ON WAY TO CAMPS Expected That Offensive in West Will Outdo Any Attack Yet Made on That Front. Steel Works, Woolen Mills, Munition Plants, Coal Mines, Raj Roads Enabled to Expedite Shipments. U. S. Officers in Charge of Office.

Return of Chief of Staff. Kerensky Would Not Permit Council's Representative to Attend Allied Conference at Pais. New York, Nov. 8. The offices of London, Nov.

8. The Teutons have Washington, Nov. 8. Nine million the Holland-American Steamship Co. crossed the Livenza, the second Vene- men will be called' upon within the Washington, Nov.

8. Russian's proclamation of a separate peace will not end the war, even if the reports London, Nov. 8. Deposed with his entire government in a so far blood- tian stream on which the Italians ot wnicn emperor nneim is saw to next week to state their personal his were expected to make a stand. Rome be a large stockholder, were raided to- tory, in order that their availability coming from Petrograd are true that ess counter revolt by the pacificists today conceded that the Italian re- day by United States Marshal Mc for military service may be ascer Washington, Nov.

8. The, announcement of the settlement of three important strike difficulties by the Department of Labor today has cleared the gloom that has prevailed in the department. The result was brought many different parts of the United States over strike conditions has become acute. The copper, lead, zinc and southwestern fuel troubles have treat westward continued. Carthy and a score of deputies.

A The larger units," said the Italian number of books and papers belong tained. Secretary of War Baker announced today that the new regulation for classifying the registered men official bulletin, "are retreating un- ing to the company were seized by the molested." I officers, which together with the of- the Maximalists have succeeded in overthrowing the Kerensky government and will work for an immediate peace, the allies will go on. This is the general belief in diplomatic circles here tonight. Counter revolutions may be expected in Russia at any time, and there was a suspicion in Washington tonight that an of Petrograd, the man who steered Russia through eight months of turmoil and strife, is tonight a fugutive, hunted by the very men who only yesterday he refused to prosecute, despite the warnings of his friends. Quick as lightning the obedient tools of radicalism intoxicated by the poison of promised power performed not drawn in the first call has been completed and will be promulgated A quarter of a million prisoners fice equipment was seized in the name London, Nov.

8. News of actual fighting activities in the west of which there was very little was overshadowed today by dispatches from German sources through Holland, that Germany has called to the colors every available man, even those who have been previously exempted from military service. Within twenty-four hours these advices state, all not absolutely unable to serve were on their way to mobilization camps. The measure was explained by predictions of a great offensive by the Germans in the west before America's power can make its-self fully felt there. have been taken by the Teutons, Ber- of the act prohibiting "trading with within a day or two, been practically adjusted, according to the optimistic report issued by the lin announces.

Seventeen thousand I the enemy." I The revised regulations as they will department. The result was grought of Cadrona's troops were cut off and A number of books were bundled up I be made public are radically different captured on the Tagliamento. I as if ready to be shipped. The I jn many respects from the tenative about by the mediation of the federal the task. Tonight they have completed their result.

Among the latest prisoners to be seventy clerks of the firm were dis- list of five classes made public by Pro- arbitrators and the President's spec captured, Berlin announced is an Ital- placed by men from the marshal's of- vost General Crowder in his first an- ial representative of the Department As a result a new government holds ian general. The number of guns fice, each being assigned to take over I nouncement of the reorganization of other possible one is already under way. It is not believed that many German troops can be withdrawn from the eastern front. No official corroboration of the Kerensky overthrow was received by the state department up to tonight. of Labor.

sway, set up by tne council oi vvorK- captured now makes twenty-five hun- the work of the clerk relieved. the draft system about one month The three important strike situa men and Soldier's deputies. Maximal dred. The building where the offices of ago. tions cleared up today were: ists, Bolsheviki's extremeists, radi The Teutons are hard on the heels the company are located at 45 Broad-1 The principal change it was stated Enginemen of the Morganstown and cals all three factions united under TROOP BEST IN SQUADRON Until something more definite and au- Xintrsward railway, a short but high of Cadrona's army.

Alarm increased way belongs to the Steamship com- I today is the practical determination here today for the safety of his forces pany, and a government officer was 1 0f the government to place all married that fought originally in the Carnic placed in charge of the collection of I men in the non-belligerent class thorative comes, Secretary of State Lansing will not express any view official or private. Alps and the Holomites. The Teuton rents from the other tenants of the Only men who have perconal re Commanding Officer of Squadron Pays Dodge City Boys Compliment. advance is so swift that it is feared No one doubts the seriousness of the sources or wnose family resources building. that the bulk of these northern Ital General Manager Julius P.

Meyer would guarantee their dependents a living during their absence will be lia of the office expressed surprise at the ian armies may have been cut off. Mayor W. T. Hale who returned seizure of the office, and later stated the banner of the Council, only a small minority of Maximalists standing aloof. The council is tonight in full possession and control of the capital.

How the rest of Russia stands toward this new regime is still problematical. Some of Kerensky's ministers have been arrested and warrants are out for others. One of the prisoners it is reported is the deposed foreign minister. Had the Kaiser's general staff been in full charge in the MaVie Palace could not have, arranged and carried situation. No one doubts that a separate peace between Russia and Germany is posible, or that a general peace offer may be made by Germany at any time.

No one doubts that with Germany harrassing Italy as she is yesterday morning from Camp Don that the company welcomed any inves WEALTHY FORD COUNTY important line that supplied fuel for the Bethlehem Steel Works which is now fulfilling many contracts for government. The Slater Mills in Massachusetts which was tied up by a strike of on army overcoat contracts. The threatened strike of the trainmen and enginemen of the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton railroad which taps the fuel district of West Virginia xni supplies coal for the munition factories now working overtime for the government. The situation in the Kansas, Texas ble to service in the field. In the overwhelming majority of cases however married men will be entirely exempt from military service, unless the iphan where he has been visiting his son Will and son-in-law, J.

R. Gary, tigation by the government. RESIDENT DEAD. both officers of Troop 1st Kansa; COURT TO DECIDE doing today; the situation is more war would take a turn which would necessitate the mobilization- of In Cavalry, brings home to the relatives WHICH DIED FIRST. Was Visiting at Former Heme Illinois When Death Came.i and friends of the troop a very com critical than it would have been foui months ago.

every able bodied man in the nation a circumstance not considered by plimentary message relative to the troop and its military record in the Des Moines, Nov. 8. Payment The Russians declare there will be no separate peace. At the embassy Eugene Taylor of this city, who has the authorities-'in the present light-of of the insurance money, amounting to big camp near Lawton. been visiting relatives at his former $1,967.91 has been held up until the the war situation serious as it is.

and Oklahoma coal fields is consid here tonight it was stated that the up Mayor Hale declares that he has Secretary Baker today refused to ered cleared up today. home in Nokomis, Illinois, died in COurts can determine whether George that city yesterday morning, dealfl c. Campbell or his wife, died first in out the matter more favorably, nor pleasing to His Imperial Majesty, First of all the overthrow of Kerensky wrecked all chances of Russia's participation in the allied conference resulting from a complication of dis- the Des Moines river June 15, 1917. indicate the date of the next draft. It is said no date will be set until after the return of General Tasker Bliss, Chief of Staff from abroad.

eases with which deceased had suf If Mr. Campbell died first, the money fered for some time. Mrs M. M. Casebolt, sister of Mrs.

M. A. Brown, who has been a guest )f Mrs. Brown the past month, left esterday for her home in Miami, Mo. goes to her relatives, but if his wife Mr.

and Mrs. Taylor left this city rising was only local. This statement was given out after the Russian Ambassador down in Memphis had been communicated with. The official statement declares: "No official news has been received from Petrograd giving the government point of view in the developments reported there." died first, it goes to his relatives. about three months ago for Nakomis where they planned an indefinite BOXING FLATTENED NOSES, CRUSHED RIBS, ETC.

stay, in the hopes that the health of at Paris next week. Terestchenko decried by the deputies as a "pro-English Imperialist" had been named by Kerensky as the representative from Russia. The Council named Skobeleff as the new representative of "free Russia." The allies refused to admit him. Thers lies the prime cause of the new up never seen a better appearing bunch of men than that Troop that they stand head and shoulders the other troops comprising the 1st squadron. In conversation with Major Stover commanding the squadron.

Mayor Hale learned that Troop was regarded by that officer as the "class" troop of the outfit, the morale and military appearance of the men being frequently referred to as "nearly perfect as the short time they have been in service will permit." Troops A and of the squadon under the new order increasing the number of men to the troop, absorbed A IMC mm RAILWAYS ASK Mr. Taylor would be benefited by the mm i Fort Sheridan, 111, Nov. 8 The change. No word as to where the re three weeks of boxing instruction mains will be interred had been re HIGHER RATES WET among the rookies have resulted in BELIEVED ceived last night, and it is expected COUNT TRIES 'TO SQUARE HIMSELF. 106 flattened noses, 14 cracked ribs, that they will be buried in the family heaval.

Rather than be sent out from lot in Nokomis, 42 black eyes and hundreds of swollen ears, but the men are happy over their EASTERN TRUNK LINES WANT Mr. Taylor was perhaps! the largest improvement in the game. Besides ERROR IN HAMILTON COUNTY I'UTS WETS IN LEAD AFTER ALL DAY LOSERS. individual owner in this county. MORE MONEY FOR HAULING NECESSITIES.

troops and D. The boys are now these, the rookies have developed his holdings being in excess of 3,000 encamped at Camp Doniphan, eigh acres of very valuable wheat land. wonderful ability in bayonet fighting and practice with the new trench digger. None of the injuries, except the The Taylors have made their home COMMISSION TO HEAR EVIDENCE miles from the city of Lawton and are assigned to mounted patrol of the that conference the radicals, stung in their sorest spots violently decided to set out all Russia. So they scored a home run for Berlin.

Skobelekf was to have early peace general peace at the Paris conference. Kerensky refused to allow to go. The Council's verdict in assuming power was that he and his government rose "against the revolution and the people." in this city the past two years, resid camp. In this they have won splen ing at 70S Central Avenue. Interstate Commerce Commission Re- ONTEST LIKELY BY THE LOSERS Certain Election Next Year Regardless of Outcome of Present Struggle Says Campaign Managers.

broken ribs, have prevented the men from doing their full duties, including heavy marching. Chicago, Nov. 8. Minotto to-day responded to the government's charge that he had been in secret wireless communication with Germany by revealing a cablegram and a letter from Lady Diana Manners, daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland. He said Lady Manners had requested that he secure information regarding the fate of H.

C. Johnson, a Major who had fallen into the hands of the Germans, and his communication to Germany was in search of such information. His case was closed to-day but may be re scinds Authority of Railroads to Increase Rail and Water Rates. WANT LAW CHANGED TO RELIEVE LABOR. BEET SUGAR "DRIVE" NOW ON.

Washington, Nov 8. Petitions were did commendation from the Commanding General of the Cantonment. The city of Lawton some six weeks ago was placed under martial law. in order that the policing of the city might be turned over to the military forces, which it was acknowledged could be better handled than by civu authorities. Troop A will send "this week a detachment of men into the 8 Labor filed in tne fifteen per cent rate case Topeka, Nov.

Garden City, Kansas, Nov. 8. The ihis afternoon with the Interstate shortage throughout the country has beet sugar drive is now on and the Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 8. Wets held he lead in the Ohio prohibition fight by 2,541 votes, on the face of omplete returns from the eighty-eight counties.

Sixty-seven counties reporting officially and twenty-one Commerce Commission by the Eastern BATTIER FORECAST reached such an acute stage, espe trunk lines for preliminary increased iocal Plant is Preparing for one of the largest seasons work. Every bit of cially among railroad circles, that pressure is being brought to bear to opened. rates on anthracite coal, live stock and commodities scheduls and fresh meats the beet is used after the sugar is admit Chinese labor, President E. Increased rates preliminary to the extracted, tops, roots, pulp and all. The Garden- City Land and Sugar Ripley of the Santa Fe is reported as J.

C. Jones of Bellefont was transacting business in Dodge City general fifteen per cent increase asked KANSAS WEATHER Fair Friday and Saturday; not much change "in temperature. eporting complete but unofficial. The vote stood: For Against 523; G36. However substitution of official favoring the change in the immigra Company has thousands of acres un for were petitioned for also by the tion laws to admit Chinese workmen.

day. der cultivation and it will take several Central of New England, the New months to work up the crop. Last Haven and Southwestern roads for a figures was changing the total constantly. The drys had held the lead year a new by-product was put out raise from two and a quarter to two and the company reported large sales. and a half cents per mile.

hroughout the day until their ma- i Hearing will be resumed tomorrow was shipwrecked by an error in Hundreds of people are employed. A bonus is paid all employes who stay through the season. before an examiner concerning petroleum and grain and the products ol both, and the main fifteen per cent will be resumed before the commission "avor of the wets in Hamilton county. Fhe change to wets this time made hem 1892 votes. The referee of both ides claiming victory.

No one was ieclaring the fight yet won but every ne awaited the final word of complete fficial figures. A recount seems COMPLAIN AGAINST INCREASE pity for this they to remain for a given period after which they will be relieved by another detachment. Lieut. Will Hale is the of'cer assigned for the first mounted police he being selected to command the detachment that will Inaugurate the military police within the city. Tht mayor of Lawton has stated that sine? the advent of thousands of soldier; to Ft.

Sill and Camp Doniphan, tho policing of the city ha.s become a task due to the thousands that invariably follow in the wake of an army. However the military police are keeping the flotsam back, and their trade haf been hampered by the strict enforce ment of the law. Not a man of Troop is in the hospital, according to the mayor, all being well and "hard at it." Whil-s the duty required of the men is somewhat strenuous, the men are all happy and eagerly waiting for a chance to dent the helmet of Billum Hohenzollern next Thursday. Two orders were issued by the com Governor Capper and State Fuel Ad mission this afternoon one rescinding the authorization to southern and ministrator Utter Joint Protest. southwestern carriers to increase their rail and water rates to the level of all Topeka, Nov.

8. Governor certain which ever way the battle on he returns and another fight next car is regarded as almost certain. The wets to reclaim the state if they 'ose this time and the drys trying to arry this year's gain further enough to put it across in 1918 if they lose now. rail rates, pending further hearings Arthur Capper has joined Emerson in the case effective November 10th, I Carey, State Fuel Administrator and the other authorizing the filing of a complaint against the proposed new schedules by southern carriers 1 45 cent increase to operators in the on class and commodity rates from price of coal per ton. The Governor Baltimore, and from Ohio and Miss fey in i linn iMMiiiiin mim wnVnwirV declared the increase had created widespread opposition and will undoubtedly work an additional and nn- issippi river crossing and south At The men have fine kitchens, dining lantic and Gulf ports.

rooms and baths, and floors are being placed in their tents this weeV Kansas. "which make the "Sibleys" have all The urgent eall for funds for re In a telegram to H. A. Garfield, the comforts of home. creation buildings at the cantonments, National Fuel The Light Bearers met at the Presbyterian church parlors and the following interesting program was ijiven: 23rd Class Piano Duet, Phyllis Crawford and Gertrude Dalton Question Box, Class Cuban Studies, (Child Life, Customs and Religion) Mrs.

Judd Piano Solo Sentence Prayers, Class Governor Capper personally protests The Board of Education has opened will be answered to the mullest by Dodge City, the proceeds from the ministrel given by the Rotarian3 the" Gymnasium Room of the High against the order and urges its immediate withdrawal, and that experts 1 Ship of ri-inforced concrete, 350 feet long and of 5,000 tons capacity, which Alan Macdouald Is building at meeting the quota asked from this Sun Friuii iNco. 2--The Hundley-Page, Great Britain's largost and most famous bombing airplane. 8-French soldier School to the general public, under the supervision of the physical training director on Monday night of each appointed by Administrator Garfield be instructed to investigate the con city. Every purchases of a ticket will witli lus complete equipment for the trenches. dition.

"doing their bit," week..