Leader-Tribune from Marion, Indiana (2024)

PAGE TIVO How Purdue Is Training Women for War Work THE INDIANAPOLIS- SUNDAY STAR ZE. will contain an illustrated page on this important work. The war magazine of THE STAR, which made its appearance last Sunday, received a most enthusiastic- reception, and will be made a permanent feature of INDIANA'S GREATEST NEWSPAPER. edition of THE SUNDAY STAR will be -limited, and the only way to make -sure of obtaining itis to give me your order in advance. S.

T. MUSSER, Agent 219 EAST FIFTH PHONE 284. MARION, DISLOYALIST IS: CONDEMNED BY st Continued from Page One) morrow, the anniversary of America's entrance into the war. An agreemeat for a rote tomorrow, sought tonight by Senator, Overman, of North Carolina, measure, was blocked by Senator J.eed of MIssourl. The Missouri senator said he war in sympathy with the general pur-1 poses of the legislation, but thought it should not.

be hastily considered. ben Senator Orerman stated. that the attorney -general had urged the passage of the bil today because its prorisions would be needed during the Libertr. Loan campaign, -Senator Reed. said that was "utter nonsense." Several efforts to widen the scope of -the bill were made today thouga there were criticisms its probibitions agalnst disloyal and soditdocs utterances are already too broad Lodge of Massachusetts, Introduced an amendment wohibiting transmission through the mails of matter 'printed.

in the German language, and Senator Lewis would of 11- Unoia, offered one which forleit the citizenship and property persons adjudged distoyal by a jury. Berger Denounced. During the discussion. the attitude Zot Victor Berger, socialist candidate for the senate in the recent ein election, was denounced by Sou-' 'ators Borah of Idaho, and Lodge, disloyal and verging on treason. Senator Lodge, while urging penalty for spies and German agents destroy property in upon free speech too broad and country, said the.

bill's restrictions could be used to "suppress legitimat. discussion. Senator Hardwick Georgia suggested that they might prevent peace talk later. when SUCh discuasion might proper. Opposing a provision of.

the penalizing declarations in favor pointed that the United State Germany's "allies," Senator Lode not at war with Turkey or garia, although be said ougat! All during the day's debate- were -frequent-warnings-from. various ators against danger' of resorts violence by the indignant popu-1 lace disloyal utterances, Senator Borah called the senate's Lion to: the lynching at Collinsville. Senator Fall of New Mexico said they if does not enact the neceslaws the people take Jaw into their own hands with Judge Also be said mobs will act if guilty persons escape on technicalities the law. Objects to Wide Powers. Senator Lodge objected to the wide powers now being exercised by postmaster -general as to the use the mails.

Senator King of Utas, declared the powers had been an (ectire weapon in the hands of government in: stamping 'out propaganda of the I. W. and flat organizations, and added that case in which Mr. Burleson acted, his judgment bad been vindicated. Senator Lodge replied that he to insert a provision the bill excluding certain publications Instead -of "learing it to a cabine member, am not attacking the postmaster general," he added, "bat its too broad powers to trust to one JAPANESE NAVAL FORCE IS LANDED (Continued from Page One) elements were gathered without any strong local authority in control: While the Bolshevik element been dominates able at port.

it authority never has and preserve order. consequently, the attack upon the Japanese is regarded as indicating the existence of such a situation as, under the general prin- ciples of international law, would not only warrant but demand the active Intervention of any foreign naval force which might he present. Patriotism makes every' dollar count. MARION LEADER TRIBUNE, SATURDAY MORNING, APRIL 6, 1918: OF C'S: HONOR Ms SOLDIER MEMBERS Twenty-One, Who Have Joined Forces of Uncle Sam, -are -Paid Tribute Their- Fellow Members PRAGER LYNCHING AT COLLINSVILLE: (Continued trom' Page One) ments demanding that the guilty parties be Mayor's Statement. Mayor.

J. H. Siegel of Collinsrille, declared -be would launch no investgation on his own accord, but that be-stood ready co-operate with state and county officials. In a statement issued tonight ho he bd telegraphed today 'to Senator Overman, chairman of the senate judiciary- committee, urging the immediate passage of the law imposing severe penalty disloyalty. It was his opipion.

said, that the violence of last night was result of neglect by the federal government to furnish this penalty. arrested a man charged with disloyalty last Sunday," he declared, "but because of insuffcient evidence under "the present law. we were unable to hold him. The crowd last night. eridently believed that other disloyalist was "about to escape! and took the matter in their own hands.

This deplorable act merely emphasizes the necessity- for a drastic law to apply in such Actions. Precipitious.So far as could be learned: tonight Abe action of mob was precipitious and no person, as Set bas crete instances disloyalty by Prager. It is known he registered as an enemy alien at the office of the United States marshal in St. Louis on June 27. last, giving his occupafion as 8 baker.

He asked for permit to enter all barred zones to employment. The permit was granted. It was also discovered that he registered for the army draft on June 5, last, and that In April, 1917, be caused the arrest of a man on a disloyalty charge. His friends assert he was radical in 'his views on socialism, but that when the United States. entered the war he declared "all for America." The mob idea had its inception, it was outskirts said tonight, the in city, a where miners from Maryville and Collinsville gathered.

Mapy of the men were foreigners, who understood little Englisa, and It is believed the remarks of Prager were magnified with a tragic result. Rumors that quantities of powder had been boarded in a mine by Prag er, and that in his home were found numerous Incriminating. maps, also were denied tonight by the ties. Prager Was unmarried and' so this tar as is known has not relatives country. care born to the Dresden, United Germany, and States In 1905.

PROTEST MADE BY OF NEW YORK New York, April Catholics of New York, through a message sent to -France today by Cardinal Farley, gave voice to their Indignation the killing by means of the long range gun of innocent persona assembled at religious nervices Paris church, on. Good 'Friday. The message, also pledges untaltering allegiance in the war for Hberty and justice, follows: "His eminence Cardinal Amiette: Archbishop of Paris, France: "Shocked by the brutal killing of innocent rictims. gathered' at religious services to commemorate the passing of our blessed Sariour on a Good Friday, the Catholics of New York join your noble protest against this outrage of the sanctory on such a day and at such an hour, and exreaved relatives of the dead and preeving their sympathy to the bejured, pledge their unfaltering legiance in support of the common cause that unites our two great publics. May.

God blece the bravo officers and men of the alHed armies in their splendid defense of liberty and justice. "Cardinal John Farley, "Archhishop of New York." THE HONOR ROLL William Robert Williams Valentine "Knieb. Clyde Kaleb. Ed Fitzsimwons. Ray Bracht.

Charles Bournique. Prosper Bournique: Vic. Harry William Phillips Harry Shildmyer. Bott. Walter Huneck.

Ray Gurlock. Will Kimball Frank Monahan. Lawrence O'Shaughnessey. Robert Kiley. William Sheffield.

Bernard Wigbel. Twenty-one -members the Knights of Columbus, who have joined the forces of Uncle Sam were paid an honorable tribute last night when the entire body of this great organise. ton attended the mammoth meeting held last night in. the club roomis. A beautiful service flag with twentyone stars on it.

was presented by the ladies of St. Paul's church and with a splendid program of music and. interesting addresses it wag stated that this meeting was positively the largest ever held by the local lodge. Never was a higher tribute paid to the honor roll of any organization than was demonstrated last night by tht Knights. The spirit of patriotism dominated and the program was exercised with the deepest of sincerity and towards the men who have left their dear ones behind to go forth and fight the Hun.The Hon.

Gus Condo was the principal speaker on the program and after referring to the honor roll his words turned to the Liberty Loan. Buying these bonds contended one of the sincerest manners of show. ing due respect to the boys who gone. Money is needed for the comfort and protection of the boys "Over and Mr. Condo is one of the most and instructive lecturerg in the city for some time, paid his respect to the honor roll.

His address is contained in the Liberty Loan columns. The Service Flag was presented by Mrs. John Stanley and the embracing ceremonies were profoundly impresgive. Victor Bournique, Grand Knight of the K. of responded of the and lodge.

thanked the ladies on behalf Excerpts from his address follows: "Worthy Lecturer, Ladies and Gentlemen and Friends: "Ag Grand Knight of Marion Council No. 623, Knights of Columbus, deem it a great bonor on behalf of its members, to extend our sincere for clation and many, many thanks, the gift of this beautiful Service Flag, and to assure the ladies that we hold in the very highest esteem generosity and the manner in wheih it was presented to us. "We are proud of our brothers who. are represented on this feld of Red, White and Blue, and we know that their duty to God country will be uppermost in their minds. -I -look -about -this evening on the faces of the fathers and mothers who have sons represented upon this 'beautiful neld, I can not.

help have the sense 'of proud feeling that -they too feel that these boys are going to help make the world safe for democracy and help to crush Prussian autocracy. "We 1a this condict to protect the Stars and Stripes, and the honor of our country. Not to crush and stifle Innocent women and children, to drop bombs upon churches on Good Friday. and: 'other atrocious crimes too numerous to mention, 'but ready at all and times, assist with our all our strength to. help country to the last drop of blood.

"And might look with added interest to the great loyalty of our Catholic men, when we have in the army, and a still greater per cent in the. navy," to say nothing of the great work done by those noble Catholic women in the Red Cross. "So I say friends, lend your greatest and assistance to this great cause and do what. ever within your power and help. to place so much money at the disposal a of our government that when history is re-written on this great world wide war that you, and all of you, will be among those.

who have belped to preserve our nation free from the hands of Prussianism. Now, these bonds will bear interest, non taxable and a safe investment, for after all what use or of value would our money be It Kaiserism should prevail? "So place yourself as one of the spokes in the great Universal Wheel of the nation, and do. all in your power to help end this terrible car. nage and destruction, "and to have Lyric Theatre-TODAY Feature Pictures and Vaudeville ARTCRAFT STAR SERIES PICTURE. Fairbanks "THE MAN FROM PAINTED POST" Popular "Doug." in a return date of a thrilling story of the west in cattle rustling days.

Broncho. busting trick riding is a feature of this production. VAUDEVILLE TRIO--Harmony, Singing, Comedy and Dancing. MAPES AND Comedians. 2 on earth, to men good The program of the evening follows: Opening song, America, by everyone.i Song by.

ten girls from St. Paul's school. Solo, "For Your Country." Chas. D. Reading, selected, Mrs.

M. L. Kerr. Solo, "Let's All Americans Now" -Miss Helen Wirbel. Presentation of Flag by Ladies of St.

Paul's. Response, Our Acceptance, by Grand Knight, V. Bournique. Song ten boys. Solo, "America, I Lore You' -Miss Emma Solo, "Over Middle ton." Talk on the third Liberty LoanHon.

Gus. S. Star 9 Spangled Banner, by all. TO CALL 150,000 MEN TO COLORS IN. APRIL (Continued trom Page One) divisions harled against their Hnes last -night and today, were a ere to the fighting.

That means that the lull. which preceded this second storm. was occupied by the Germans in replacing worn out units and rushing up from tar in the rear men who bad been held there for just this emergency. defense of the allied lines will 'gradually wear away this massed reserve and the use of every new division walcomed observers here as indicating the terrifc cost of the enterprise to the Germans. May: Modify Lists.

Drastic modification of the draft lists, which would affect. in one way or another the status of every one of the millions of registered men is proposed in a plan -submitted to President Wilson today by officials of the provost marshal eral'a office and the department of labor, While the primary purpose of the new program the "purification" of the second, third and fourth classes of registrants, who not engaged in any productive induetry, attention will be given to lower sections of class one, and the effect its framers believe would be to solve the n8- tion's labor problem and largely increase the output of the necessities of life. proposal would utilize the draft machinery for putting industrial slackers to work, Every registered man who has been granted deferred clasaification would be given to understand such deferment is not a legal right, but a privilege and that if unfair advantage is taken of that privilege it wil be summarily revoked. Plan Careful Survey. -It is proposed to make a most careful survey of the lower sections of class one and of other classes to identify those men who are idlers or who are gaining, their Mring through andesirable or "harmwful" Under the latter head officials suggest might be Hated gamblers, book makers for races, -pool room touts and would served upon these men that unles within a specided time they obtained employment in dome useful Industry, they would have their classifed status changed so as to send them into military service immedlately.

'ALL SET FOR THEWORST FRITZ HAS U. battle trim. With gas mask in place and onet fixed, this of the somewhere in Lorraine, is ready attack, trench raid. the foe res to start. this equipment and more Americans recently marched to join their allies in the battle of Picardy.

Summer Hints Sunshine generates desire. for change of scenery. Some gratify desire by going abroad; but the wiser: ones are meeting: it by changing the scenery their own home. We are glad to show these persons our splendid assortments of new Summer Furnishings, which do so delight them.We have even gone so far as to establish; our Exchange Depart- 1 ment. This serves.

a purpose. a It provides a place where the things our patrons "have grown tired of can be disposed of advantageously. It also gives others an opportunity to buy good used furniture of a better quality than they could otherwise afford at prices within their reach." If you have pieces you wish, to exchange just ring phone 351 and ask for. Mr. Louder.

40 KELLEYS One of the Largest Home Furnishing Houses in the State. BATTLE IN AMIENS ZONE IS FIERCEST (Continued from Page One.) porth and south of Albert as the result of A heavy attack by the Germane on the British lines along a front of 9,000 yards between Areluy and Dernancourt. According to the latest reports the Germans had succeeded in getting foothold on a small bit of territory just south west of Albert, which brought the attacking troops close to the Albert-Amiens railroad. German Losses Heavy London, April Strong attacks the German Infantry between the and the vicinity of Bucquoy wore delivered today, but met. with virtually no success.

according to the British official communication issued this evening. Heavy casualties were inflicted on the Germans. French Still Strong. Paris, April Germans did not resume their attacks north of Mont Didier during the course of day. Our troops have by rigorous counter attacks succeeded in improving their positions at several points, notably in the regions of Mailly.

Rameral and Cantigny, the north and west outskirts of which towa are in our hands, says an official statement lasued tonight by the war office. ALWAYS CLUBS OF A SORT In Civilized Life the Association of Men of Like Interests Has Seen Matter of Course. In the eighteenth century mad of London passed the largest part of his time in coffee bausos and taverna, and when one seeks for bim after midday he will probably be found. in tavern. No babit: was so universal in every class as of association in some place of entertainment; it was part of the life alike of the nobleman the tradesman.

While former enjoyed himself in one of the numerous houses in the west, end, the latter was surrounded by -business rivals at the Globe tavern Fleet street or at the 81- penny Card club or at the Free and Easy at the Queen's Arms In 8t Paul's churchyard. But when we- go -with the man. of Lopdon to his coffee house or tavern should not think too much of the place, for, coffee house -and tavern were each only building which by reason of Its existence was the most convenient. for the purpose of assemblies, whether of business or of pleas uro. Too important fact is the remark.

able and constant and often informal association of men of like interests, tastes or occupations for purposes political, commercial, literary or social. These 'associations, every of which ta usually called club, even if was; without rules or omicers. prans: rapidly: into being from the beginning of the century, so rapidly that places by no means always suitable had to be used for their Russia has 10,000 lepers: JURY TO HEAR W. CASES NOT- COMPLETED Chicago, "April jurors had been tendered by the government to the defense and four of them had been tentatively. accepted by: both sides, when the trial of 112 leaders and organizers of the Industrial Workers of the World, charged with plotting to destroy war industries by strikes, adjourned tonight.

The defense exercised tho' first of its ten peremptory challenges when couusel, for the government asked that the first four agreed, upon be Villiam Mallow, Chicago, an employer of labor, was 01- cused.r Benjamin H. Williams, former editor of "SoHdarity," an' I. W. W. publication, who was arrested In Cleve land.

by federal officers on, the dictment returned by the federal fur! to last Chicago Immediatoly. will be brought "Unless Williams exercises his right to protest that the trial is already under way, he will be tried with the rest of the defendants," said Claude R. -Porter, special coneral The corerament used the' third ot Its six peremptory challenges today to excuse venireman, war views did not satisty the prosecation. attorneys have questioned all prospective jurors closely to their ancestora, the newspapers and magazines they read, their symbefore America entered the war, and the present activitis of each on the prosecution of the war. The defendants were fed by the' government in the' federal building tonight under heary guard.

They had protested to Judgo Landis against: food. provided at the county County declared the food the Jail was wholesome sad said It had wasted by the who were characterized as the mom unruly lot over confined lg the DANGEROUS FIRE Washington, April of known origin tonight destroyed the upper floor of building- the great state, war and nary buliding, occupied by the navy bateau or construction and the camouflage. section. Some. supplies and papers were burned, but the damage is Had to have been insignificant.

AIRMAN KILLED. TC Keywest, April Aviator Thomas W. Eden, of WIlmington, was killed and Student J. Mitchell, was seriously Injured. na collision here today of airplanes which they were "piloting.

The chines were flying one hundred root from the ground. Bollria has built a road for mobile that crosses the Andes moun tains 11,000 feet above sea lovel. a For beating small rooms a gas. radiator, resembling the usual hot: air affair, has been invented. ond for, wireless signal lede pass from It akes but one twentieth of Washington to San Francisco, 14 REOPENING OF, New Grand Hotel NEW MANAGEMENT- HOME -411 E.

Fourth 8t. Sherlock Holmes Says: "No man ever committed a crime with a cigar in his He could have said: "No man 'ever wanted to commit a crime if he was smok" ing a Black and White Cigar or Cigarette," THE BRADLEY DRUG CO. Home of B. W. Tobacco Products.

Marion Bank Building. ROYAL TODAY FOX. PROGRAM a Jewel Carmen The Beautiful New Fox Star in: "THE KINGDOM OF LOVE' "A stirring portrayal of. life in the Klondyke VAUDEVILLE. FOUR JUVENILE KINGS Three Girls and Boy; in Comedy Singing, Talking and Dancing Act LEW AND JANE MORTON- Talking, -Dancing, Singing CARMEN "'and Club Juggling.

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