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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-27
NO CHANGE
IN THE WEST
SAYS BERLIN
Decisive Engagement Not Yet Fought
In Eastern Theatre-German Gains
In Argonne Regi0n-PrisOners
Taken Near Langemarck
(By Associated Press.)

BERLIN, Nov. 27.-There has been
no actual change of military positions
in the western front today, and fight
ing there has been less strenuous
than in several days. The German
people are awaiting news from the
eastern zone, where fierce fighting is
in progress, but where no decisive en-
gagement has yet been fought.
Near Langemarck today, a large
body of German cavalry surprised and
captured number of French infan-
trymen, and in the Argonne region
material advances have been made
during today's fighting.
In Belgium little fighting has been
done today and the coast movement
temporarily has not been pressed. Ar
tillery fire from French batteries in
this region has been desultory and
ineffective.
Losses in the western zone Of fight
ing were small during today's en-
gagements and fatalities have been
greatly reduced in the area by the
construction of covered trenches
| Iand bomb proof shelters, behind which
the great body of infantry troops il
comparatively secure against both RI
fie and shrapnel fire.
Weather continues severe In both
zones of fighting and much suffering
among the troops is unavoidable, es'
peciaIly in the east, where much o.
the fighting is being done in frozer
marshes and where there are no ade
duate protection against biting winds
and rain.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-27
FIGHTING NEAR SUEZ,
TURKS AND BRITISH
FORCES IN CONTACT
(By Associated Press.)

SUEZ, Nov. 2T.-British and Turkish
forces clashed early today near this
point, the Turks suffering minor re-
verse. The British force now guard
ing the canal was attacked by Turks
last night, the attackers being in con-
siderable force, but poorly armed. Ger
man officers command the Ottoman
troops.
A Turkish invasion of Egypt is not
believed by British officials here to
be probably, owing to the precarious
situation confronting Turkish forces
in Armenia, where large bodies of Rus
sian cavalry are now operating. In
and the around the Persian gulf coun-
try the Turks are known to be hard
pressed, and unless reinforcements
are sent to their assistance the troops
now there will be forced to surren-
der.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-27
MEXICAN WHO
SERVED j. 6.
UNDER ARREST
CarraRza, Despite Assurances Given to
Gen. Funston and State Department
Officials Carranza Has Arrested
Resident of Vera Cruz Who Assist
ed Americans in Municipal Man
agement of That City

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 27-Con>
sui Canada, telegraphing the state de-
partment late today, reports the ar
rest of one of the Mexicans who as
sisted the American forces of occupa-
tion in the administration of munich
pal affairs at Vera Cruz. The arrest
was made by an officer of the Car
rama faction and the charge against
the accused Mexican was not made
public.
Before the evacuation of Vera Cruz
by Gen. Funston's troops, an agent of
the Carranza government gave assur-
ances that Mexicans who assisted the
AmeEiaans in administering affairs at
thab Ssrt would not be mnlested, and
Reopsnh Canada has been. Instructed to
Investigate and report the circum-
stances leading to tCday's proceed
ing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-27
(By Associated Press.)

PARIS, Nov. 27.-The Petrograde
correspondent of Mathis, telegraphing
early today describes desperate fight
ing around Lodz, in Russian Poland,
during yesterday and last night, and
this account credits the Russians with
having achieved a brilliant victory,
perhaps the most significant in that
area of hostilities since the beginning
of the war. One entire Germy army
corps, cut off from the main body and
surrounded on all sides by superior
numbers of Russians has surrendered,
/ the Teuton officers choosing this
course, rather than annihilation. An
other. divisions, constituting nearly
/ fifty thousand men is also cut off and
partially surrounded.
The number of prisoners taken by
the Russians, will reach more than 40,-
600, according to Mathis correspondent
and large quantity of small arms,
| together with valuable munitions Of
war fell into the hands of the Mus
covites. The fighting preceding such
brilliant victory, is described by the
correspondent as unusually fierce and
at times most sanguinary.
The Russians are now advancing
rapidly, the German retreat being
greatly retarded by the condition of
the roads, and sharp rear-guard ac-
tions are now in progress. The Rus
sian losses around Lodz, are believed
to have been heavy, but no estimate
of the killed and wounded is given by
the correspondent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-27
(By Associated Press.)

CONSTANTINOPLE, Nov. PA
proclamation calling upon Mussulmen
throughout the world to engage in
holy war" against the Allied Nations
has been issued by the Sultan. 1t is
signed by eight Muslem priests, and
calls upon the Moslem faithful
throughout the world to rally to the
"wefense of the phophet."
This action upon the part of Turkey
is looked upon with alarm by foreign
diplomats at Constantinople, and mas
sacres of Christians in the Ottoman
Empire are expected to follow. Num-
lbers of missionaries, Americans and
other foreigners among these. are
already here and preparations are be-
ing made to insure their safety.
Many have fed overland into Bulgaria
and Roumania, and others are now in
Constantinople, awaiting opportunity
to secure passage to European ports.
In Egypt there are thousands OF
Mussulmen, and one of the results of
the proclamation of holy war is
expected to be an immediate uprising
in that territory. The proclamation
was issued and secretly circulated ten
days ago, but became public for the
first time early today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-27
INTERNAL EXPLOSION
SUNK BATTLEsR|P
SAYS ADMIRALTY
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON, Nov. 27.-Additional de-
tails of the sinking of the British bat
tleship Bulwark yesterday in the
mouth of the Thames river, were CIV
en- out this morning at the office of the
British Amirality.
An investigation of the destruction
of the Bulwark, begun Immediately al
ter the accident which sent the war
ship to the bottom, has progressed
sufficiently to confirm the earlier opin-
ion of British officials that an ex-
plosion of the ships magazines was
responsible for the catastrophe
Three hundred sailors lost their lives
as result of the explosion.
The cause of the explosion has not
yet been ascertained, and very rigid
investigation of this phase of the in
cident has been begun. German spies
may be found responsible for the ex-
plosion of the Bulwark's magazine, in
the opinion of Admiralty officials.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-27
sERv|ANs BOMBARD
AUSTRIAN MONITORS
Heavy Artillery Used and Warsfips
Besieging Semlin Forced to With
draw-Battle Raging Since Nov. 20
Still Continues.
(By Associated Press.)

NISH, Servia, Nov. 27.-The ficiaT
statement of the war department is
sued this morning tells of heavy ar
tillery being used at Semlin in fore
ing Austrian monitors to withdraw
from menacfng position before that
port. The warships threw man shells
into the city before the servian ar
tillery could be used to repel the at
tack, and much damage was doneso,
Shortly after the shore battery
got into action, however, the mon
itors withdrew, and Save not since re-
turned. The extent of the damage sus-
tained by the Austrian ships is not
known here, but is believed to have
been slight,
Meagre dispatches from the lighting
front says the battle began on Nov
ember goth continues with unusual
lferocity, and that losses on both sides
have been heavy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-27
j. s. s. MICHIGAN
AGROUND OFF THE
VIRGINIA COAST
Big Fighting Machine May be Floated
at High Tide-Admiral Fletcher In
Command of Rescue Work.
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 27.-The
navy department this morning an
Eounced that the United States bat
tleship Michigan went aground near
Cape, Henry during fog and that
the big sea fighter is still on the
rocks early today. Several large sea
tugs have been dispatched to the scene
and energetic efforts are being made
to save the warship before material
damage results.
An investigation of the cause OF
the accident has also been ordered and
a commission of naval officers ap-
pointed to examine into the accident
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-27
ARTILLERY DUEL
CONTINUES IN
WESTERN AREA
Rheims Again Subjected to Violent
Bombardment - Infantry Charges
Diminishing in Northern France and
Belgium.
(By Associated Press.)

PARIS, Nov. 27.-The official state
ment of the war ministry issued at ?
o'clock this afternoon says:
Numerous artillery duels progress
in northwestern France and western
Belgium, while there has been a per-
ceptible lessening of infantry attacks
during yesterday and today.
AT Rheims the Germans conducted
heavy bombardment throughout
Thursday, doing additional damage to
many building there, but infiicting
few military losses. The lombard
ment was unsupported by an infantry
advance, and the French troops re-
mained in the trenches.
"Over the other areas of fighting in
the western zone of .hostilities COM
parative quiet prevails q today, The
weather is still severe, but a drop OF
several degrees In the temperature has
added greatly to the comfort of the
troops" ...- ~.,
Summing up the situation generally,
the official bulletin concludes, that
material progress has not been made
during the day, 'the war department is
SgfF : 1fsITF-s. ~
satisfied with events as they have
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TRANSFERRED - .
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-27
ADMIRAL FLETCHER in
COMMAND OF MICHIGAN
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 27.-The
navy department this afternoon re-
ceived a message from Rear Admiral
Fletcher who is in command of the
battleship Michigan, in which that OFF,
Ger expressed the opinion that &c
serious damage has been sustained by
the big warship. Several large tugs
have reached the scene of the accident
and are now standing, hawsers ready
and will attempt to float the Michigan
at high tide. The officers and crew
are still aboard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-27
VILLA REACHES
MEXICAN CAPITAL
Rebel Leader Is Control of Situation
at Mexico City and Comparative
ouite is Reported to Prevail There
american Ranch Reported Looted.
(Bv Associated Press,)

VERA CRUZ, Mex, Nov. Pit is
helieyed here that Gen. Villa, at the
head of thirty thousand troops has al
ready entered Mexico City, and is in
control of the situation there. The
citv is quiet, according to reliable ad-
ui,os received here, and looting has
mt heep indulged in by the rebel
troops.
Con Blanco, the Carranza COM
mapder surrendered the city to "a
patistss two days ago. but an under
standing between the zapata and Villa
factions, placed villa in command up
ON his arrival
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-27
EXPECTED ATTACK did
NOT ||.. !! MATER|ALRE ||
Anticipated Renewal of Effort to Break
Through Allies Lines I'm France
Net Yet Begun-~ Comparative Quiet
in Western Z0ne of H0stiIities.
(By Associated Press

LONDON, Nov. 27.-News dispatches
from western France contain nothing
indicating resumption of the Ger
man attempt to break through the AL
lies lines and reach the, Channel coast.
Fighting in Belgium; apparently, has
lulled during the past twenty-four
hours, and both armies, securely en-
trenched, apparently, have adopted a
waiting policy.
The opposing forces in this area of
hostilities are now so close together
as b make the use of heavy artillery
dangerous and only light machine
guns are being used. Mining opera
tions are believed to have begun, and
developments of the next few days,
probably will result in renewed activ-
tiles.
The weather in Belgium and north
ern France has moderated consider
ably since Monday, and the troops are
now enjoying practically the first COM
fort they have experienced since win
ter set in several weeks ago.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-27
y SMYRNA INCIDENT CLOSED I
\ TURK COMMANDER EXPLAINS 4
(By Associated Press)

\ WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 27. 4
= Ambassador Morgenthau's fet .
= port that the Turkish commander =
= of the Port of Smyrna lays all =
= responsibility for firing by the =
4 forts on the cruiser Tennessee's =
= launch an the commander Of the =
= launch failing to observe port =
= regulations, closes the incident. I
= This announcement was given Z
4 out at the state department this 4
= afternoon by Secretary Bryan. I
\ The commander of the launch \
= may be censured by the navy de- 4
= partment.
y y y y = y y \ + 4 y y \ y \
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-27
= WILSON is OPPOSED TO
DROPPING OF BOMBS
(By Associated Press.

= WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 27.
= President Wilson today COM 4
= municated unofficiaI1y to diplo- 4
= matte representative of the
= United States in belligerent ma
= tions that he does not approve 4
4 of attacks by bombs dropped 4
= from airships on unfortified 4
= towns. The communication was 4
= personally addressed to the va 4
= rious ambassadors, whom it is
= presumed will present the matter 4
= unofficially to the governments at 4
= their different stations as infor- 4
4 nation.
4 y \ y y \ y y \ h = 4 = r. 4
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-27
not been received.

not been received.
From Berlin come reports of suc-
cessful German operations in the
eastern theatre of war, though the
kaiser's war minister admits the end
of the fighting there is still far away.
Efforts are being made to regain
lost ground by the Germans, but that
the recent aggressive movement un-
der Gen. Won Hindenberg has been
completely defeated, is beyond doubt.
How great a victory has been won by
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-27
(By Associated Press

LONDON, Nov. 27.-While the belief
continues to grow that during the past
two days the Russians have won one
of, if not the greatest, battle of the
war in northern Poland, details of the
fighting there are still being withheld,
and the whole incident is beginning to
take on an aspect of mystery. The
British admiralty early today stated
in an official bulletin that further de-
tails of the situation in Poland had
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-27
GERMANS ARE BADLY WHIPPED
BY F0RCES0F RUSSIA IS REPORT

the Russians and how badly demoral-
lied the German troops in Poland, now
appear to be the only unsettled ques-
tions.
The situation in east Prussia, ap-
parently has been subordinated to the
gigantic effort of the Germans to
crush the Russian forces in Poland,
and activity there during today has
been nominal. Sharp interchanges be-
tween outposts are the only actions
reported in that zone.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-27
AMERICAN RANCH LOOTED
WAR MEXICO CITY LAST NIGHT
fpv Associated Press.)

10y hS7 -. -
WASHINGTON, SC, Nov. 27.4The
state department. late = today cabled
Consul General silliman at Mexico
a.. 80 demand Of the de facto govern
+bere a rigid investigation of the
.or+ed looting of an American ranch
u The Mexican capital last night.
consn, sillman was instructed to re-
e,,ost the arrest and prosecution of
40 nrjgands and the restoration of
the stolen property.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-27
GERMAN MINE SINKS SHIPS;
BRITISH COLLIER GOES DOWN

LONDON, Nov. 27.-The British col
lier Khartoum struck mine and was
blown up today on the coast near
Grims5y. The crew of the Khartoum
were rescued.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-27
MUsSULMEN WILL
FIGHT CHRISTIANS

Turkish Sultan Has Issued Pr0clama-
hommet anyBGKCMF CMF NEW
ton Calling Upon Followers OF the
Prophet to Engage in "Holy War;
Against Allies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-27
THE WEATHER

g5 For Americus ana YiciEity-
= Partly Cloudy.
Probably rEin.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-27
RUSSIANS GAINING
AGAINST GERMANS

One Entire German Army Corps Sur
rounded and Compelled to Surrender
Another Corps Cut Off From Main
Army May Be Cut to Pieces -Fift.
ty Thousand Prisoners Taken Dur
ing Fighting In Poland
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-11-27

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-20

this is shown in the two upper designs
which are violet and white. The hand
kerchief directly under these was Of
the new French tissue. It was Of white
with border stripes of a delicate blue
and comes in all the standard colors in
delicate shades. The lower center and
right are white with woven figures in
colored and embroidered dots. The
lower left has a plain white border and
checked, colored center.
=
Ordinarily an afternoon tea has
nothing to distinguish it from every
other affair of its kind, but a party
was given Tuesday afternoon by Mrs.
D. o. McCray that deviated some
what from the regular program of
party giving.
Mrs. McCray divided her list Of
friends and entertained two after
moons. yesterday and today. and in
that way the rooms were not crowded
at any time, and the guests actually
had time to say more than "how do
you do to each other and to their
hostess. Moreover, there were two
receiving larties, the first being the
hostess, her house guest. Mrs. Ida M.
Brown of Kansas City, and her
daughter, Mrs. Peter Charles Reilly,
and the second consisting Of one per-
son only, and that the man Of the
house. Mr.. McCray, who enjoys
women Of his household, conducted a
sort of salon in the library of his
house. He greeted the guests who
came to his part of the domestic do
! main. engaged them in conversation,
and played for them his best records
on q victrola that one Of the Topeka
newspaper men presented to him at
Christmas time.
The guests were admitted by Kath-
crime Gushing. a pretty little white
frocked girl. who presided at tho
door. Mrs McCray. who stood first
in the receiving line, was gowned in
white lace. The bodice was draped.
and the skirt was made with three
tiers of nounces A deep girdle Of
pink silk finished the costume. Mrs.
Reilly wore a soft silk OF black and
white, with white chiffon vest edged
with frills of white lace, and black
velvet on the cuffs and collar. Mrs.
Brown wore q black crepe de chine
gown with bodice of pink over which
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-20

Mr.. and Mrs. J.. r. Hankla, of Los
Angeles, Cal, announce the marriage OF
their daughter. Gertrude. to Mr.. Clar-
ence Ellsworth Lucore' OF vancouver.
place in Los Angeles Tuesday evening.
May 10, In the parlors Of the Hotel
Alhambra, the home Of the brides par
ents. Tho rooms were decorated IN
green and gold.
Prior to the ceremony Mrs. Harold
Carson. Of San Bernardino. CAL. sang
Guy DsHardelot's Because" The bride
was attended by little Vienna Wilson
and little Helen Jane Youngworth. flow
err girls, and by her sister, Miss Jose
phine Hankla, as maid of honor. Mr..
Howard Montilius. of Vancouver. B. c.,
was best man.
The bride was given in marriage by
her father. The flower girls wore white
shadow lace dresses with tulle bows and
carried baskets of flowers. Miss Jose
phine Hankla's dress was white lace
trimmed in pink rose buds. She carried
Cecil Drummer roses.
The bride was gowned in white
charmeuse satin, with beautifully
draped skirt and bodice Of chantilly lace
finished with medici collar and pearls.
Her veil was the one which had been
worn by the brides mother at her
wedding. The bridal bouquet was OF
lilies of the valley and orchids
Her going away gown was OF old
rose broadcloth with bodice OF white
chiffon and lace. Her hat was bronze
straw trimmed with yellow Bird OF
Paradise feathers.
For their wedding trip Mr.. and Mrs.
Lucore will motor through California.
Oregon and Washington. to Vancouver.
stopping at important cities and places
Of interest en- route.
Mrs. LucOre spent her childhood and
young girlhood in Topeka, and has
many friends here. Her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Hankla, were. for many years.
well known members of Topeka society
circles. Mr.. Hankla was formerly pro-
prietor of the National hotel. Mrs.
Hankla. before her marriage. was Miss
Carrie Roberts, and is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Roberts. who lived
in Topeka.
. . .
This group shows the latest thing In
colored handkerchiefs. These are to be
carried with the tailored suit and must
either match or harmonize in color.
This is not difficult to accomplish as all
Of the newest shades may be found.
The arrangement Of colors is varied
though simple. running principally to
wide borders Of colors with center of
white or vice versa. An example OF
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-20
CHAIRS IN CHURCH
Rockers for Elderly Persons in
North Topeka.
Automobiles to Garry Aged to
the Services.

Inducing the old people to attend
church by furnishing them with rock
ing chairs at the church and with au-
tomobiles to take thern to and from the
services is the novel plan of the North
Topeka Baptist church for next Sunday.
a number of autos have been procured
~ the pastor of the church. Rev. w.
Garnet Handley. Owners have volun-
teered the use of their cars.
\ Nearly one-third Of the pews have
been taken out Of the auditorium of the
church and rocking chairs placed in the
space which was occupied by them.
large number OF names of old peo-
pie who wish to attend the morning
services have been received by Rev. Mr..
Handley. Old people wishing to attend
the services should call the parsonage
Of the church and an auto will be sent
to their residence Sunday morning.
The services for Sunday morning will
consist Of a Memorial program which
Will be attended by the members of
blue Post No. $50, the Relief Corps and
the Sons OF Veterans lodge of North To-
pelka. The old soldiers will be welcomed
at the church by a long line of school
children lined up on each side of the
street. Military airs will be played by
the orchestra as the old soldiers enter
the church. The Rev. Mr.. Handley will
deliver a Memorial address.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-20

LOST AND FOUND.
sTRAYDD- Spotted bay pony, white and
brown shoulders, white feet. Phone
1856.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-20
SMALL BOY; BIG GUN.
Combination Sends an Inquisitive
Man to the Hospital.

Kansas City, May 20.-Stopping to
question a small boy with a big re-
volver caused Emmett Stephenson, 20
years old, to be taken to q hospital
with three bullet wounds in his body
here today and his injuries probably
will cost him his life. Stephenson
heard q pistol shot as he was walking
along the street and peering between
two buildings saw the boy and smoke
caused by the shot.
.swhat are you doing, kid?' Ste
phenson asked.
'Nothing," was the reply.
''Where did that shot come from 2"
For answer, the boy. according to
Stephenson's story, pointed revolt
yer at him and fired, striking Steph-
enson in the wrist. Another shot fol-
lowed, striking the mans watch in
his pocket. close to his heart. A
third shot punctured Stephenson's
lung and the boy ran. He was cap
tured while Stephenson sought tel
ephone and called an ambulance for
himself. The boy gave his name to
the police as George Louis johnson
but his neighbors said he was known
as Frederick Young. At the hospital
it was said Stephenson was near
death.