Chickasha Daily Express (Chickasha, Okla.), Vol. 18, No. 231, Ed. 1 Saturday, September 29, 1917 Page: 1 of 8
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r.HiCKASHA. OKLAHOMA T L I DA Y ftPTEMBER 29 131.
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NUMBER 231
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KELLOGG FMTRODUCES RESOLUTION TO OUST LAFOLLETTE FROM THE SENATE
POWERFUL FLYING SOUADSltON MIVMOi LONDON
Ententes Believe That With Fueh
Food and Oil They Can Hold
Off Enemy Till Next Spring
American Troops Will Probably Be Held
Here and Tonnage Used in Trans-
. portation of Supplies
tiy United Prer.s
Washington. Sept. 29. Tlio trans- j
portatlon of American troops to Ku-
rope during the next six months may '
be greatly curtailed j
Tlio allies are expected to agree tliat I
22 Killed and 40 Injured
in Frisco Collision
Only Fire Identified Owing to Mangled Condition ef Eotlits in Crtsh C.uud Whin
Passenger Train Runs Headon Into Empty Trcop Train at Kellt jviile
for Which Passenger Engineer is Said to Ee to Blame
Oy United Pre.
Tulsa Oku. Sept. 29. Twenty-two
known dead and Injured estimated at
forty was the toll exacted when a Fris-
co passenger train crashed head-on in-
to an empty troop train near Kelley-
War on Traitorous and
Suspicious Organizations
Is Order From W ashing ton
Propaganda to Be Waged Against I. W. W. With lis 300.CCO Pledged Membeis
and All Kindred Societies Will Be Waged Following Federal
Investigation at Chicago
By United. Press.
Washington Sept. 29 The extermi-
nation of all anti-war propaganda di-
rected against every suspicious organ-
ization in hn country is announced.
Tho Chicago indictments agaliu.t
members of the I. W. W. will be fol-
lowed by the suppression of all organ-
izations and individuals aiding the Or-
man cause. Chicago officials announce
fifty arrests made outside of the. cily
In addition to a large number In the
city.
Farm Hand Crushed to
Death by Frisco Train
AVillie (Pat) Tillison. a farm laborer.
was
run over ami Killed . iasi. "t"'
7:30 by tho inbound Lindsay
about
v branch train m ar the smith end of the
Kock Island yards. His right leg was
severed between the -knee and hip
while tho left leg was badly crushed
above the knee in addition to which in-
juries numerous cuts and bruises were
in evidence on body and head.
The injured man was rushed to the
Chit-kasha hospital as quickly as pos-
sible but died as he was being placed
Mime uui Mit." f -
... .i.in lip. was then
oil mo opeiauiiB w"- 1 ...
taken to the undertaking parlors of I cause of the darkness and second be-
Claycomb and Anderson. j cause of the glare of the electric head-
Fngineer Mike Crowley and Fireman light in his eyes after the train had
Jasper Plxler were the engine crew rounded the curve. From all scattered
Reports vary to some extent regarding details it is probable that there is noth-
minute details of thetragedy. It wasiiug reliable in the' report of a scuffle
ronnr.e! that. S the Ollgillf SWUnS'llllll a mall U.....8 awu.v " "
around a curve arid was entering the
yards two men were seen in what ap
peared to be a scuffle near or on the;
...h iat one of the men rani
1 1 ill rva n ll" v
awav following the accident
J. E. MeKota. claim adjuster of t''
Rock Island stated after an investiga-
tion that when the engine rounded the
tlon Lliai w lieu m t"bv
... .u .a.ii was thrown!
Curve HI1U llic dte-
again upon the straight truck this
hv Fncineer Crowlev.
man was seen by L.iigiiini i .
King across the track on his teU".
with his bat resting on his breast. The
distance between the train and the
nnt sufficient in which to
Mr. MeKota. and the en -
the American shipping tonnage bo used
in transporting supplies across tlio At-
lantic instead of moving soldiers.
Fiance lias a million tons of sup-
plies ready in America which are be-
ing held for transportation All the
allies need fuel food and oil. The al-
lied governments believe that with ad-
equate supplies they can continue a
successful offensive against the Teu-
tons without the aid of American
troops at tin's time.
ville Okla. late yesterday afternoon.
Only five of the dead have been
identified owing to the mangled con-
dition of the bodies.
The overlooking of orders by the
passenger engineer was probably re-
sponsible for the accident.
The government Icarus that tho mem-
bership of the 1. W. W. in the country
is between 250000 and 300000.
Swp.dca Will Return.
By United Press
Stockholm. Sept. 2. The foreign ef-
flee is preparing to send ships to Amer-
ica for Swedes not. wanting to serve
in the American armies. Tho Swedish
government has already naked Ameri-
ca for all information concerning tlio
ruusi-ription of aliens.
gine and several cars bad passed ovpr
the body before the train could be
brought to a stop.
Other members of t detrain crew stat-
ed that when the train stopped a man
was seen walking by the side of the
track and going toward the rear of the
train. When asked what the trouble
was the man replied that ho did not
know and when it was suggotsed that
the train had struck a man he replied.
"Well it didn't hit me."
It was pointed out that this man
could have approached the prostrate
Tillison without seeing him first be
adjacent corn field which if true might
indicate that foul play featured in the
tragedy.
Identification of the dead man was
made this morning by John Lew is for
mer sheriff of Grady county also by
Jim White of Alex who stated that
Tillison had been in his employ pre
...
viously. At the Kock Island yards it
j Is the theory tha t Tillison was under
1 the influence of liquor and had fallen
jr.
' ' . '.J ' TZZZZ
Claycomb and Anderson is endeavor
ing to get into communication with a
brother of the dead man at either Alex
: or Cualgai-.
AERIAL BARRAGE HOLDS
OFF 20 GERMAN AIRSHIPS;
BRING DOWN TWO FLYERS
By United Pies. ; todny
London Sept.. 29. -Two German Every defense known was used to
aeroplanes out of a squadron of twenty j protect the city anil literally an aerial
which unsuccessfully raided Loudon bun-age was fired by aiiti-iircral'l guns
last night were brought dow n by Brit- The raide. s were unsuccessful in pen-
ish flyers it. was officially announced etrating the outer defenses of the city.
18 WHITE PATRIOTS
WILL BE SENT FROM HERE
OCT. 4 TO CAMP TRAVIS
('apt. 9. 0. Diirbin. executive ofi'icer
of the local exemption hoard this af-
ternoon received the following tele-
gram from headquarters:
"On October 4 your board will fur-
ARMY AIR FLEET PASSES
OVER CHICKASHA IN FLIGHT
This morning about 10 o'clock Chick- j
Bsha was raided by army aeroplanes.
Not the kind that bear the German
cross and drop bombs 011 the innocent
and unsuspecting but birdmen of tho
good old U. S. A. who are destined to
take that style of fighting right into
tho kaiser's own front yard.
The fleet numbering nine machines
left. Ft. Sill this morning and passed
over Chickasha from Hie southwest
Tom Watson s Pals
Pinched on Bad Charge
ay United Pies.
Newborn N. C. Sept. 29. Five'al-
bged ant-i'rat't agitators oil hench-
men of Tom Watson the Georgia T"b
Usher were arrested by government
agents today ond held 011 charges of
i1;-:iiuitiiig a postoffice. Sympathizers
Chickasha Men Too Slow
in Meeting Obligations
to Council of Defense
L. C. Hutson secretary of the Grady
County Council of Defense stated this
morning that although the required
money had been subscribed by Chick-
asha and Grady county business men
a very small per cent of the money was
being received by him. and asked that
those contributing send in their checks
at once as the money is badly needed
to carry 011 the work of the organiza-
tion. "At a meeting of the business men
last Saturday Grady county's contribu-
tion to the work set at $1000.00. was
subscribed." said Mr. Hutson. "The
Funeral of E. E. Colby
Will Take Place Monday
The funeral of E. E. Colby
w ill be j
a tele-
1 held on .Monday afternoon as
gram from Howard B. Colby this af-!
Iternoon stated that he could not reach
; i
hvre Tomorrow morning. This morn-
ing a telegram was received from him. I
nt from St. Louis stating that he
nith for entrainment eighteen white
men. This is ctffieial."
Captain Durbin is today mailing out
notices but the official list of tlio eigh-
teen men who will be sent is not yet
completed.
FROM FORT SILL TO CAPITAL
to the northeast. They were flying at
an altitude of some 30(10 feet but the
insignia of tin? U. St flying corps was
plainly visible on each mchina. The
birdmen were enrouto to Oklahoma
City where they were scheduled to do
some aerial stunts at the state fair.
While no definite word bats been re-
ceived it is understood that they will
return to their base at Ft. Sill tonight
and - should pass over Cblckiisha late
this afternoon.
are reported to be arming to resist any
further arrests.
The raid followed (lie receipt of
threatening letters by members of ex-
emption boards and solicitations to fi-
nance anti-draft activities. The funds
are reported to have been forwarded
to Watson.
I Slate Council is badly in need of this
I moiiev and they are continually wrilingl
me to rush the Chickasha contribution.
So far. however I have received v
checks except those of I'.:: country
bankers. These 1 appreciate but I
would appreciate greatly the immedi-
ate attention by the Chickasha busi-
ness men who are on the list. The
governor has stated that this money
contributed at this time is in the na-
ture of a loan and that at the nextmeet-
11 g of the legislature he will recom-
mend that these amounts be returned
to the respective business men and
firms."
could not reach Chickasha before Sun-
day afternoon. A wire was dispatched
Immediately advising him tha by
catching a Frisco train. "The Meteor."
lie could reach Chickasha Sunday
morning
The funeral will be held from the
residence.
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Pensacola Still
Isolated From
Outside World
lly I'niiril Tress.
New Orleans La. Sept. 29.-- The
storm which threatened to lay waste
the roasts of Mississippi. Alabama and
Florida is reported to be diminishing.
Mobile's loss is estimated lit f'liMl.OOO.
There is no oilier loss equal to that
sustained by I'ensaroln which is still
cut off from the outside world. Rescue
steamers have been sent.
GERMANY WILL NOT
GIVE IIP BELGIUM
lly United Press.
i ' Copenhagen. Sept. 2!). "Germany
j has not r.r.nounced her willingness o
I evacuate occupied territckres includ-
ling Belgian "was tho announcement
j made by Chancellor Michaelis before
the main committee of the reichstag
according to Berlin dispatches
j The statement was made immediate-
ly following the address.
DISTRICT COURT'S
HEALTHY DOCKET
District court miens Monday" morning
with a fat docket notwithstanding tho
old docket was practicatly cleaned tip
at tho last sitting. From October 1 to
the afternoon of October 10 the ses-
sions will be devoted to the hearing of
114 civil suits. Then follows five days
in which twenty-eight criminal cases
will come up for action followed by an-
other five days for the remaining five
civil cases.
All defendants in criminal cases are
required to appear beforo the court for
arraignment 011 Monday October S nt
9 o'clock.
ST.M ARY'S PAYS TRIBUTE
TO MEMBER OF FACULTY
WHO MET 1RAGIC DEATH
The September issue of St. Mary's
Chimes published by St. Mary's Col-
lege Notre Dame lud pays a beauti-
ful tribute to Miss Mary Agnes O'Neill
who lost her life in the disaster at Ni
agara r ails 011 June miss u inoui
was u member of tho faculty Of St.
Mary's. Tho article in the college po-
per says in part:
Although she bad been but a year
at St. Mary's her pleasant simplicity
of manner and excellent work which
merited highest praise won for Miss
O'Neill many friends among the mem
bers of the faculty and students to
whom her death startling la Us sud
denness was a severe shock and the
cause of sincere regret. To her fatii-
' r
tlie Hon. T. J. O'Neill state esetia-
tor of Oklahoma her sisters and broth-
ers St. Mary's acknowledges hui' own
loss and reiterates her words of sympa-
thy and consolation. 'Blessed are the
clean of heart for 'they shall see God.' "
WEATHER ELSEWHERf
WeKiorn Union reports re-
ceived at 8 a. m. today:
North Texas generally
clear tcmperateure till.
Central Texas generally
clear temperature M.
East Texas generally clear
temperature 67.
West Texas generally clear
temperature j4.
Arkansas generally clear
temperature CI.
Louisiana generally clear
temperature 65.
Oklahoma generally clear
tempe.t'ire 5i.
Lafollette Sits Reading at
His Desk While Senators in
Groups
WEATHER FOF.LCAST
For Oklahoma.
Tonight and Sunday general-
ly fair.
Local Temj-eratura.
Maximum. 81; minimum. IS.
NO NEWS FROM
CANTONMENT
Figuring that no news is good news
U. W. Murray who is keeping tab 011
proceedings anent the army canton
mi nt is still hopeful that Chlckaslin
will land the camp. He stated that 0
decision would be reached by the ar-
my men In Fort Sam Houston today
and that bo expected definite word
about 4 o'clock this afternoon. At the
time of going to press nothing had
been received however that would in-
dicate whether or not the decision of
tho army commission would be for or
against this city.
CARDINAL DENIES CHARGE
By United Press.
Home Sept. 2!. A denial that he
called President Wilson's plan for in-
ternational peace "dreams" was made
today by Cardinal Cusparrl papal sec-
retary of state who stated that he had
been misquoted.
German Spies Hold Argentine
In Grasp and Martial Law
May Be Proclaimed Today
By United Presi
Hucnos Aires Sept. lilt. Martial law
throughout the Argentina republic to
prouervo order in the utter paralysis
of business caused by the general
strike is Imminent today.
Strikers have again cut the Interna
Grady County Will Send
Delegates to Red Cross
Meeting at Oklahoma City
Important and Enlightening Conference Wilt llih Cflicials of tha Order Wifl'Be
Held at State Capital in Order That Iirporlanl Features of
Important Work Might Be Discussed
That Oklahoma Red Cross workers
may be In full and accurate informa-
tion regarding what Is expected to be
done by this important branch of war
auxiliaries and how best to accomplish
this purpose a state conference of Hed
Cross workers has been called at Okla-
homa City for two days next week. The
Grady county chapter will send dele-1
gates and orkors.
The following letter from the St. j
Louis headquarters of the southwest-j
ern division is self explanatory:
To all Red Cross Chapters in Oklaho-'
ma:
A state conference of all chapter of-
ficers and workers will be held at Ok-
lahoma City Thursday and Friday Oc-
tober tth and jth. You are urgently
requested to send as many delegates
as possible. A program of great in-
terest is being prepared and every as-
pect of Rpd Cross work and service
w ill be covered at the various sessions.
tho following officers from divisional
headquarters will be present to meet
the Oklahoma membership and to dis-
cuss phases of their particular depart-
ments: Mr. George W. Simmons division man-
Discuss Expulsion
Vice-President Marshall Offers Four Mes
sages lirgiig Impeachment and Ex-
pulsion of Wisconsin
liy United Prea
Washington. Sepl. lilt.-A move to
oust Senator LaFollette from the sen-
ale opened today with the Introduction
by Senator K. Hogg of Minnesota of
resolutions demanding Ills removal.
The mailer was referred to the proper
committee.
In addition to the Kellogg resolution
Vice President Marshall offered four
messages received by him urging th'
Impeachment and expulsion of Senator
LaFollette.
At a conference of senators It was
agreed to present the Kellogg resolu-
tion. But few of the senators knew
the contents of the resolution when It
was presented. The word spread how-
ever and senators gathered in llttlo
groups at the rear of tho chamber La-
Follette. the only senator loft seated
at his desk sat reading a letter while
(he others discussed the action which
was taken
CoiiQresa Not Tainted.
A statement exonerating any mem-
ber of congress from receiving any of
the Bernstorff slush fund money was
sent by the house f o tho stale depart-
ment today.
10000 MORE STRIKE
liy Pulled Prvs
Scuttle Wash.. Sept. 2 II. Ten thous-
and shipyard workers and metal work-
ers struck today. The strike effects
ninety-six yards and shops.
tional cables thus isolating Ihe city
from the outside world except by way
of London. .
Congress' is expected to receive ths
president's message today stating tliHt
all difficulties with Germany have been
settled with Germany's explanatory
note.
ager.
Mrs. E. V. Brown director of wom-
en's work.
Mrs. L. R. Morgan director bureau
of development.
Mr. Alfred Fairbatik. director bau
of civilian relief.
Mr. Horace Swope.
director burc-.iu
of supplies.
Mr. Louis Laliuaume
rf-au of publicity.
director bu-
In addition to the.se. other
officiala
and speakers of prominence
will sti-
dress the convention.
Interesting and instructive sessions
will be held and exhibitions of work
will be shown. You are urged to bring
or send samples of your work and to
come prepared to make a short report
of your activities to the convention.
All delegates are expected to defray
their own expense? but the benefit to
be derived by each chaptr from an in-
j lerchange of ideas wilt far outweigh
the small cost. Please send tho names
01 those who will represent your chap-
ter to Mr. Walter A. Lybraud Ameri-
can Red Cross. Terminal liidg. Okla-
homa City. Okla.
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Lampe, William T. Chickasha Daily Express (Chickasha, Okla.), Vol. 18, No. 231, Ed. 1 Saturday, September 29, 1917, newspaper, September 29, 1917; Chickasha, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc730639/m1/1/: accessed April 24, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.