Chickasha Daily Express (Chickasha, Okla.), Vol. 18, No. 128, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 29, 1917 Page: 1 of 6
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VOLUME EIGHTEEN.
CHICKASHA. OKLAHOMA TUESDAY. May 29 1917.
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ITALIANS SLOWLY TURN
AUSTRIANS SOUTH WING
THUS MENACING TRIESTE
Violent Artillery Action on Champagne
Front Forecasts Renewal of Great
French Offensive
FRENCH DRIVE BACK
GERMAN COUNTERS
On British Front Acfivify is Confined
Chiefly to Heavy Artillery Action
ou Both Sides
By United Press.
Rome May 2. The southern wing
of the Austrian army is being slowly
turned today under the tremendous
weight of the Italian forces which is
being exerted westward from Ilerme-
"is have also surrounded
.. una place which is
moment arily expected
way to Trieste.
will open the
Renewal of Offensive Indicated.
By United Press
v Paris May 29. The resumption of
i- violent artillery fire on the Champagne
front forecasting the renewal of the
French offensive was announced by
the official statemer tnrtay ; v
The. Germans shelled the French In
the Hurtedieso region making two
strong attacks both of which were re-
pulsed. Seven German aeroplanes were de-
stroyed and twelve were disabled be-
ing forced to alight last night.
British Report.
By United Press.
Loudon May 2!). Activity on the
'.Irtish front today and last night was
confined chiefly to artillery action
with scattered raids Marshal Haig an-
nounced in his report to the war of-
fice. The British troops made successful
raids on the Ploegsleert wood. Thej;
repulsed German raids southwest of
Lens and west of Messines.
Italians Continue Drive
By United Press.
Rome May 29. The Italian troops
continue today their drive in the Plava
Amputates Toe In
Order to Join Navy
In order to be eligible for service in
the navy Halph Iianna who has been
employed at the local Ford motor com-
pany for some time had one of his
toes amputated today. He was exam-
ined at the local navy station several
days ago and was sent to headquarters
CHAS. SLEMP
Fire Chief Anadarko Ok la.
Secretary of the Association.
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sector forcing the Austrians into a
small valley east of Corizia according
to the ofru-ial statement. The Aus-
ti inn fatalities were so numerous that
no estimate of the number is possible
it was reported.'
56 Young Men
Register for
Draft Service
Up to date fifty-six citizens of Grady
county eligible to draft service have
registered at the office of the county
clerk under the provision authorizing
such action by men who are ill or who
believe they will not bo able to he at
their homes on June 5.
The registration for the most part
has been of traveling men. As the day
approaches it is believed that a num-
ber of railroad men between the ages
of 21 and 31 will register in advance
owing to the probability of their being
called away from Chickasha on next
Tuesday in the line of duty.
MANY ATTEND
The summr te-iu school at Cen-
tral State Normal located at Edmond
begins today continuing ten weeks.
Practically all of the rural teachers in
Grady comity and a number from the
city schools attend annually. The fac-
ulty at C. S. N. is exceptional and spe-
cial attractions along educational lines
are numerous during the term. The
feature which Interests rural teachers
in particular is the daily instruction in
plays and games. Last year the en-
rollment at C. S. N. was over 2S00.
ALEX DEFEATS
ROAD BOND ISSUE
By a vote of 20 to 3 Alex township
voted down the $2Snon bond issue for
good roads. Good readers from Chick-
asha went to Alex last week to boost
the proposition but tho issue was over-
whelmingly defeated.
at Oklahoma City yesterday for tho
final examination and the defective
too was tho only hindrance to admit-
tance. Returning to this city the op-
eration was performed this morning
by Dr. L. E. Emanuel local army and
navy physician.
JOHNf TEMPLEVON"
Chief Fire Department
Muskogee Okla.
200 Firemen Gather in Convention
when Gavel is Struck for Business
and Interesting Events Begin
When President W. F. Davis opened
the State Firemen's convention at the
city hall this morning his gavel
brought to order at least two hundred
delegates to the twenty-fourth annual
meeting of the association.
Firefighters from all over Oklahoma
had been pouring in with the arrival of
all trains yesterday and this morning
and many had come in automobiles.
The early hours had been occupied
with the inspection of new fire fighting
devices and in renewing acquaintances
which in some cases extended over a
score of years.
It was a fine body of men who re-
sponded to the call and it was evident
that they had come for a purpose.
Firemen Welcomed.
The morning session was brief. The
firemen were welcomed to the city by
Mayor O. Coffman in a brief address.
Orin Ashton president of the Com-
niMtinl and Farm Bureau made the
welcome doubly cordial in his taik to
the visitors.
Business Session.
After luncheon the firemen began an
irdustrious session filled with matters
and discussions of especial value in
the realms of fire fighting.
Negroes Flee
From Riots
Score Beaten
By United Press.
East St. Louis Ills. May 29. Hun-
dreds of negroes are fleeing from here
fearing a repetition of the riots which
occurred last night.
A aeoio of negroes were so badly
beaten that it is expected that they
will die. The riots followed a mass
meeting that was called to protest
against the importation of negroes from
the south to work in the factories.
Saloons and business houses used
by the negroes together with their
meeting places were wrecked.
U. S. Troops Called.
By United Press.
Springfield Ills. May 29. Five com-
panies of infantry'and one troop of cav-
alry were ordered to East St. Louis to
prevent the repetition of the rioting
i against negroes winch occurred last
night.
Ring Leaders in
Plot to Prevent
Draft are Jailed
ij United Press.
Chicago May 2D. Three men and
two women were arrested here by fed-
eral agents charged with being ring
leaders in a plot to prevent the carry-
ing' out of the conscription law on
June 5. The details of tho plot vere
not divulgeu by the authorities.
J. BART FOSTER
Ex-President of tho Association.
Chandler Okla.
Line Party Tonight.
At 8 o'clock tonight a line party to
the carnival will furnish diversion at
ter a strenuous afternoon of business.
No Horse Races.
Fire Chief Gattis this morning an-ronm-ed
a number of changes in t'
prcjram as published at various times
and as appears in the official pro-arv
' We wi.l eliminate horse racing
with equipment. Tho only thin.? in
that line will be the contests of volun-
teers with hand reels which will tak.
place on Thursday" said Mr. Gattis.
Willi Scalers.
The wall scaling exhibition will take
place on Wednesday only. The great
feat" v ill be demonstrated ou the Mc-
Fariand hotel instead of the First Na-
tional bank and at 3::i0 o'clock instead
of at 4 p. m. owing to the necessity
of some of the men returning to Ok-
lahoma City on the afternoon train.
This will be a splendid exhibition.
The races ladder climbing and other
events will take place Thursday after-
noon on Chickasha avenue commenc-
ing at 1 : HO o'clock.
2uiy Men Today.
Among (he busiest men in the con-
vention are Fire Chief George Gattis
German Plot Exposed to
Involve U. S. in War With
Allies With Trading Ships
Necessity for Legislation Regarding Trail-
ing with Enemy Nation Pointed Out
to House Committee
By United Press.
Washington May 2!). Another start-
ling German plot was revealed before
the house committee on interstate com-
merce today by Secretary Lansing.
The secretary disclosed tho fact that
before the declaration of war by
America Germans or German officials
attempted to involve America in trou-
ble with England and France through
tho organization of a big steamship
company to deliberately violate the
trading with the enemy act.
Secretary Lansing told about the plot
in order to show the necessity for leg
Veterans and Daughters Will
Honor Chickasha s Dead
Memorial Day to Be Observed at Ceme-
tery Tomorrow Morning When All
are Requested to Bring Flowers
The Daughters of the Confederacy
and confederate veterans will observe
memorial day tomorrow. No special
program has been prepared but t.hew
request everybody to meet at the city
cemetery at 10 o'clck with flowers for
individual graves and those who can
GEO. GATTIS
Chief Fire Department
Chickasha Okla .
Vice President of the Association.
iand Secretary W. W. Clark o;' the
I I.V. . ... Hnni'ii mti w hom tvIvCS the
responsibility for entertain a.mt and
act oiiuuodatioti of the numerous guests
and Chief Charles Slemp of Anadarko
secretary of the convention who is as-
sisted by Mrs. Slemp in the perform-
ance of his manifold duties.
Become Honorary Members.
At tho morning session four citizens
of Chickasha were made honorary
members of the Slato Firemen's con-
vention. Mayor Coffman Oriu Ashton
V. V. Clark and llev. L. L. Cohen
who invoked divine guidance ou the
deliberation of the convention.
The Siren't Peal.
During the day sirens of divers
classes and keys were heard through
out the city which might have indicat-
ed that tho town was being set on fire
for the purpose of demonstitu.'ng tho
ability of the visitors to extinguish it.
Some of tho sirens belong to visiting
automobiles) of various fire depart-
uK'Uls while others were new Instru-
ments brought here for Inspection by
manufacturing companies.
Among the torly arrivals were dele-
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islation in regard to trading with an
enemy nation as provided in the Ad-
amson bill upon which the committee
is now holding hearings.
By a unanimous vole the senate fi-
nance committee today decided to elim-
inate from the revenue bill the provis-
ion imposing a ten per cent incerase in
all of the present tariff schedules.
Diplomatic Publicity.
By United Press.
Long Beach L. I. May 29. The
question of informing tho general pub-
lie regarding all diplomatic happenings
that involve international matters is
being discussed here today by the Na-
tional Conference on International Re-
lations. Tho conference opened today
with diplomats from many countries
attending.
are asked to bring extra flowers for
graves of those who have no rela-tives
here.
May 30 being the regular memorial
day for the G. A. R. the Daughters of
the Confederacy and the Cemetery as-
sociation is anxious for every one to
attend the services tomorrow in order
that they may see the work that has
been done at the cemetery since the
association has taken it in charge.
A number of lodges in the city will
observe Sunday June 10 as Memorial
day. A committee meeting will be held
tonight to discuss plans.
Tho following orders have signified
their intention of having a joint deco-
ration service June 10: Tho K. of P.
the two Odd Fellows lodges A. O. U.
W. W. O. W. and the American Feder-
ation of Musicians. Others will possi-
bly unite with the foregoing orders.
POSTOFFICE CLOSES
There w ill he but ou delivery
tomorrow Memorial Day in
the business part of the city
and special delivery as usual.
There will be no delivery on the
outskirts of the city and no ru-
ral delivery.
No windows will be open at
any hour of the day but mail
will be received and dispatched
as usual.
The above announcement was
issued by Postmaster Barefoot
this afternoon.
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RUSSIA'S FIGHTING FORCES TO
BE WHIPPED INTO SHAPE BY NEW
PREMIER AND PEASANT CONGRESS
WEATHER FORECAST
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For Oklahoma-
Tonight generally fair warm-
or southeast portion.
Wednesday partly cloudy to
cloudy.
Local Temperature.
Maximum 82; minimum '.!.
TREASURE
COMPANY
TO DRILL
Announcement was made today that
the Treasure Oil and Gas company of
Oklahoma City will drill a test well in
Grady county about H miles east of
Chickasha.. Tho location selected is
the southwest corner of section l :$-!-;
on the Irwin place.
Frank Hoops of Oklahoma City Is
president of tho Treasure company
and tho stockholders Include ;u other
well-known business men of tho same
city. It Is understood that drilling wilt j
start as soon as machinery and mate--
rial can be delivered.
ARTHUR REED IS
RELEASED ON HABEAS
Arthur Ileed who Is charged with
EiUOOling I'CUX jaCKSOIl a nepru ai'im i
cider hi Two street watt released from
jail this morning on n writ of habeas
corpus. Reed had given bond for hU
appearance for trial but was delivered
by his bondsmen. He had been in jail
until released by order of the district
Judge this morning.
Exempted Eligiblcs Must Have
Persons' Entirely Dependent
Attorney for Federation of Democratic
Control Censured for Filing Protest
Against Draft Enforcement
3y United Press.
Washington May 2!). Only married
men with persons entirely dependent
nn.i tin.m for Kiiimort will be exempt
from 'the military draft law Secretary
of War Baker announced today.
Would Prevent Draft.
By United Press.
Kansas City May 29. A request for
an injunction to prevent the state and
This Is YOUR War
As Well As HIS
No "slacker ''- he enlists and giveB his life to de-
fend you who cannot go. He flight? for you and
your family aa weil as his.
He has faith in you. He believes yon will at least
stand behind him in his preat sacrifice.
He believes you as U as your rich neighbor will
at least oifer your dollars just aa he Is offering hia
life.
.You Government needs your monev no matter
how little. You've got to 4 do your bit" by lending
your money at 3 1-2 percent on the safest security
in the world-the United Stages. Buy a Liberty
Loan Bond.
Any Chickasha Bank Will
Take Your Subscription
Brazil Stands With U. S. in War With
Germany But is Neutral in Affairs
of Other Allies
Uy U n iced Tress.
Petrogt.-vd May 29. Minister of War
Keronsky the "Lloyd George of Itu-
sia" began the supreme test of hU
own career and of Russia's future to-
day. New orders were Issued to the
army for the purpose of restoring f
fectlve discipline
Kereiisky is staking all on Ills ef-
forts to Incite the ntmy to fight. The
congress of peasants gave Its support
to the government voting down a pro-
position to compel tho publishing of all
treaties. The peasants also disapprov-
ed the fraternization of the Kussiau
soldiers with the enemy at the front.
The minister of war Is still at tha
front pleading with the troops to fight
and asking for their total abstineuea
from the use of liquor.
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Brazilian Congress Act. i
By United Press
Rio do Janeiro May 29. After four
days of filibustering the Brazilian con-
gress today authorized Brazil's revo-
cation of neutrality as between tin
United States government and Germa-
ny but refused to adopt a similar au-
thorization as between Germany and
tho European allies. Tho situation is
not clear. Further action la expected
uoon.
Strike In Uruguay.
Jy United Pre.i.
Buenos Aires M"ay 1 S9. A general
strike throughout Uruguay was pro-
claimed today by the Federation of La-
bor. Soldiers have replaced the police
throughout the country. No news of
a definite character is published by;
the press.
BARBER SHOPS CLOSE
All union barber shop lit tha city
will close tomorrow at U a. m. on ac-
count of Decoration Day.
county authorities from enforcing tlta
draft law on June c was filed in the
circuit court here today.
The attorney in the case stated that
he was acting for a pacifist organiza-
tion known as the Federation for Dem-
ocratic; Control. The district attorney
censured the attorney who filed tha
petition warning the public against
the organization.
EXPLOSION ACCIDENTAL
Dy United Tress.
Oakland Calif. May 29. The explo-
sion in the nitroglycerine plant here is
declared by the authorities to liavo
been accidental.
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