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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-30
GREAT PROGRESS MADE BY
UNITED STATES SINCE ENTRY
INTO WAR AGAINST TEUTONS
Vast Sums Lent Allies and More Than Million
Men Under Arms in Few Months-Navy
Active in SURPRISING Submarines.

The story Of Americas entry and
participation in the war ally be-
gins with the announce lent by Ger
many Of policy q unrestricted
submarine warfare. This announce
ment was made in the latter part
OF January. Since tina time Amer
lea has raised a vast army. has sent
thousands OF men 10 Europe. has
extended loans amounting 90 bill
tions 90 the allies. has entered
upon a tremendous shipbuilding
program, designed 10 defeat the
German submarine campaign; has
raised enormous sums by its Liberty
loans and has given vast encourage
ment 10 the allies.
Thus far Americas military
strength is not being felt. True.
American troops are in the trench
es in France; but not in force. and
IL is not expected that they will be
until probably the latter part Of
1918. But America is performing
the equally important duty Of feed
ing the world-the allied world
and the neutral world so long as
IL is able 10 demonstrate that its
foodstuffs and supplies purchased
from the United states are not ind
ing their way into Germany.
America has taken part in the
great allied war council at Paris.
Her naval officers have conferred
with the British and French naval
chiefs and her fleets are cooperat-
ing with those Of the allies in the
war zone. Her greatest casualties
resulting from the war thus far
have been at sea A couple of
transports, a torpedo boat or two
have been tOrpedOed, with losses of
life. and several merchant ships
have been sunk. on land Amer
ica's casualty list has not yet grown
20 very great proportions. Some OF
our "Sammies'' have been killed in
trench raids and some taken pris-
oners. Severs' American soldiers
have been killed by German aerial
raids on hospitals and cOncentra-
ton and training camps in France.
National guard troops have been
sent to France and arrived safely.
Nc transports loaded with troops
have yet been sunk. Those trans
! ports torpedOed by U-bOats were re-
turning 10 the United States. What
E The American navy has been doing
IN the way of sinking or capturing
s submarines, OF course, is not made
public. but the British testify TO the
effectiveness of American aid in the
TGnti-U-bOGt campaign.
The horrors of war have not as
Yet struck America. There has been
an increase in the cost of foodstuns
90 home. partly due 10 the demands
9upon us for supplies by the allies
zand partly due 10 conditions of war
81 generally. We have gone through a
Somewhat mild sugar shortage and
coal famine, but nothing compared
s o what the French have been com
PEELED to suffer.
some 100000 young men have
registered for military service. and
he first quota of these registered
+. men are In training camps prepar-
Ing for service in France. The aerial
= program is reported 20 be progress
ng satisfactorily. although details
ire not made public. The national
uard is either i'm France or ir
q raining camps at home training for
service abroad.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-30

NAENAN Va AAAE AAAAfA AINN Na tN
Bres't wilson's peace note is made
bubble in Washington. Allies an
bounce their peace terms include
1 he evacuation of Belgium. restora-
hon of Alsace-Lorraine and evac-
patton Of occupied portions of.
France.
January -.
Pres't Wilson in am address to-
4 he United states senate outlines his
! proposals for a policy of the Unit
D. states TO procure a lasuug
Vorlds peace. He urses a peace
yithout victory. freedom OF the
zeas, equality Of small nations. etc.
January -.
Officially announced in Washing
% that Gen. Pershing and Amer
IAN punitive expedition are on the
ay out OF Mexico.
January 81.
4 Germany announces policy OF UNI
Restricted submarine warfare Ina
Il otes presented 90 the American
moassador al Berlin. and TO the
ate department OF barred zones
r0und Great Britain. France and
aly by Ambassador Won Bern
Off This was the action which
"a long been feared by neutral and
lied governments alike and was
* incipiency OF a policy which
81 tAnately brought the United States
sto the war. The announcement
las recorded as "a super-Crisis for
- United states In her notes the
u erulaB empire announced the es-
blishment OF barred zones
hound Great Britain. France. italy
g IN the eastern Mediterranean.
was generally considered that the
nited States government would
Immediately sever diplomatic re-
tiOns.
Col Roosevelt i'm a statement
rVes the president 20 ignore the
ote and seize All German shipping
American ports a soon as Ger
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-30

January :.
King Constantine of Greece given
4S hours by the allies i'm which 10
define his position with respect 10
the world war
january 10.
Greek government yields TO allied
ultimatum and agrees to abide br
military requirements OF the allied
commanders i'm the Balkans.
February pc.
London announces that kut-e!-
Amara has been recaptured by the
British in Mespotamia, opening the
road to Bagdad The turks are re-
ported in fun retreat.
March II.
Bagdad. principal Turkish city I'm
MesopOtamia, is occupied by the
British.
March -.
The British continue 10 pursue.
the Turks retreating from Basdad
and vicinity in great disorder
March 10.
Announcement is made In Lon
don that the Russians have effected
a serious defeat Of the Turkish
driven the enemy from that eoun-
try.
March ri.
A Russian army crosses the Dor
der from Persia into Aiesopctamia-
June II.
Constantine ], king OF Greece.
abdicates his throne under pressure
from the allied governments In ia
vor Of his second son, Prince Alex
ander.
June 26.
Premier Venizelos of Greece IS
commissioned by King Alexander
TO form a cabinet
June p.
Venizelos. premier Of Greece. and
a newly formed cabinet. assumes
office
November ..
British advance in Palestine and
Turks retreat on Jerusalem.
November 10.
British pursue Turks in Pales-
tine. capturing the town Of Asia
lon in advance on Jerusalem
November Is.
Jaffa. the seaport Of Palestine al
the Mediterranean. 81 miles from
Jerusalem. is captured by British
forces.
November 10.
Maj. Gen Frederick stau.r.
8faude. ommander-in-chief OF the
British forces operating In MesOp0
tamia. conquerOr OF Baedad and
Kut-el-Amara, dies in Mesopot8m-a
following a long illness
December 10.
British forces under Gen. Allen
by occupy the Holy city of Jer-sa-
lem.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-30
ALLIES WINNING
ON ALL FROM IS
IN NEAR EAST

Capture Of the Holy city OF Jeru-
salem by the British army OF Gen.
Allenby-the modern Crusader-is
one development in the near east
that stands out above all others.
While not OF vast military import
ance, the occupation by Christians
Of the city where Christianity had
its inception has a tremendous SEN
umental interest 10 Christian peo-
piles all over the world.
Palestine and MesOpotamia have
seen the most lighting OF the Bal
kans and the near east. Success OF
the expedition Of the late Gen.
Maude IN Mesopotamia- ending in
the capture and advances beyond
Bagdad, the city OF the Caliphs.
and the success Of Gen. Allenby in
Palestine lead military critics to
conclude that Turkish offensive
power has collapsed. In the cap
ture OF Kut-el-Amara, on the Tfgris
and the advance 10 and occupation
OF Bagdad. Gen. Maude more than
made up the disastrous defeat in
1915 of the Inflated expedition OF
Gen. Townshend, compelled 10 sur
render after a remarkable siege at
Kut-s - -Amara.
The abdication or Constantine T..
king OF Greece. under allied pres
sure, was OF no little importance.
inasmuch as it guaranteed the safe
~ from rear attack OF the allied
armies whose base is at Salonica
Constantine. brother-in-law Of
the kaiser, caused the allies a great
deal of worry by his pro-German
sympathies and intrigues. The all
lies finally, however took a firm
stand and forced him 10 resisn the
throne TO his second son. supposed
to be pro- English. wiz the abdi-
cation Of the king, former Premier
Nenizelos returned 90 power as
prime minister.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-30
June s..

one hundred American aviators
from the navy flying corps. the first
Americans 10 land in France. ar
rive safely. it is announced In
Washington.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-30
June ).

Ten million young men between
the ages OF = and q are registered
for military service throughout the
United states, in accordance with
the selective consumption law.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-30

Sec'y OF the Treasury McAdoO
asks congress 10 authorize 3.502.-
55S.629 20 provide for extraordinary
expansion of the military forces
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-30

a grand jury at Chicago returns
a blanket indictment against lee
leaders of the I. W. W. charging
a nationwide conspiracy 10 hamper
the government in the war.
October ?.
The senate adopts tie war reye-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-30
February &c.

Pres't Wilson I'm an address TO
congress-. asks authority TO arm
American merchantmen for defense
against German submarines.
February -.
London announces that u per-
sons. including three Americans.
were killed when the Cunarder
Tacoma" was torpedoed by a U
boat.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-30

1any commences to act on her new
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-30
April q.

The senate OF the United States
passes the war resolution by a vote
OF So 70 6.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-11
NEW ARMY TO .
Be FREE FROM
ALL Il DISEASES
As Strict War Measure Council of
Defense Takes Decisive Steps
for Welfare Of Troops

Washington, May u.-As strict
war measure the Council of National
Defense has taken decisive steps for
the hygienic and mental welfare of
the soldiers and sailors of the nation.
It has struck at the presence of dis
eases and at alcoholism in all mill
tary commands.
Guided by the general medical
board. which is constantly studying
medical problems in connection with
army and navy mobilization, the de-
cisions of tine council are these:
>S Decisions Of Council.
First, that under military control
an effective zone shall be created
about all military commands as the
most practicable and effective mea-
sure to prevent venereal diseases.
Second, that these military zones
shall serve also as a means Of con-
troll of alcoholic beverages to the
troops.
These decisions are reached by the
council after exhaustive study of con-
ditions today among European armies.
Zones Will Be Created.
Zones about military commands
will, therefore, be created and con-
ditions in these zones will be guard
ed by military emasures. The two
military arms Of the government off,
cially recognize that confluence is
compatible with health.
The council also recommends that
all military commands be provided
with good facilities for the recreation
of troops. 1t urges that all suitable
athletics be encouraged.
Liquor Use Under Control.
Use of alcoholic beverages by SOL
diers and sailors in military COM
mands has long been under military
But creation now of these
zones will in effect extend
such control over the troops when
they are off duty out of commands.
ITO face these ugly facts in an un-
and no half-hearted fash
ion," said DR.. Franklin H. Martin,
of the advisory commission
Of the Council of National Defense,
makes for the fighting power of the
nation. But our troops are INSOFAR
ably a part of our. civil life, and a
clean, wholesome, temperate life
among these troops will in the end
make for our civil advancement, COM
pared to which the cost Of the war Is
nothing" N-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-11
CITY SUSTAINED .
ON EVERY COUNT
BY HIGH COURT
Decision in Paving Case Com.
plete Victory for Bismarck
and Commissioners a
PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD
REGULAR AND IN FORM
Every Step Taken Approved by
Supreme TriDunal-Cltizens
Committee Proper

The city commission won com
plete victory in the second distric
paving litigation yesterday, whel
with only one dissenting voice thu
supreme court upheld, stey by step
! every action taken by the board ii
connection with the creation of The
paving district, the advertising of the
same, the calling for bids and the
awarding of the contract.
Opponents to permanent street i'm
provements failed to score on a sin
gle count in the higher court, which
affirmed in toto the findings of Judge
Nuessle in the Sixth district court
denying motion of the petitions fol-
an injunction restraining the city OF
Bismarck and the Ford Paving com
pany Of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, from
proceeding further with the paving
of district No. 2 and ordering the &C
ton dismissed.
Judge Robinson Dissents.
Justice James E. Robinson is the
only dissenter. His opinion was pre-
pared two weeks ago and was pub
lished in a number of state papers
in connection with his Saturday eve
ming letter. The opinion Of the court
an exhaustive and complete exp0si.
ton of the entire case which will
establish many valuable precedents
was written by Justice Luther E.
Birdzell. The concurring justices are
Bruce and Grace and Judge ]. A. Cot
fey Of jamestown, who sat in the
stead of Justice A. M. Christianson,
disqualified as one of the petitioners
for the improvement.
The Opinion.
The gist of the supreme courts
opinion is found in it's syllabus, which
is given here in full:
~" Syllabus.
CD Prior to the letting of a con-
tract for paving the city commission
of the city Of Bismarck created paw.
ing district directed the city engi-
neer to prepare plans, specifications
and estimates, approved the same,
placed them on file and passed a res
olution declaring the work necessary
to be done. Immediately thereafter
the commission published the resolu.
ton Of necessity in conformity with
section 3704, C. l.. 1918, in the Off
cial newspaper of the city and con-
currently with such publication ad-
vertised under section 3705 G. l.. 1918,
for bids for doing the work. Held,
that the foregoing proceedings were
regular and that section 3705 does
not require that the publication of
the proposals for work be delayed
until the publication of the resolution
of necessity has been completed.
Consideration Of Protests. ~
(2) While it is the duty of city
commission to consider protests
which may be entered against an i'm
provement to be paid for by special
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-11

"The Pixies director Miss Tatley
Auditorium, May 16.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-11

der duty, will be in charge of the
drilling at Fort Smelling. He has
been assigned to his new duties.
Announce Program-rIt was an
nounced today that Mothers day will
be observed by both the Catholic
parochial and Custer schools Friday
afternoon, May 1S. Luncheons will
be served to the mothers. The pro-
grams will be held on the lawns at
the different schools.
vickers to Leave-Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Vickers will leave Mandan in
few days for the coast, where they
anticipate making their future home.
Mr.. Vickers has been night round.
house foreman for the past eight
months, but resigned Monday.
Desmond Roger Home-Desmond
son of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. S. Roger, who
has been a patient in a Bismarck
hospital for number. of days, was
able to return yesterday. Desmond
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-11
WAR CALLS NINE
- JOURNAL WRITERS
(Tribune Special Service.)

Minneapolis, MIMI, May 11.-Nine
members of The Journals editorial
staff who have enrolled for active
war service were honored last night
by their associates at a staff dinner
at the Mccormick cafe. Beans and
bareback were served as a foretaste
Of army fare, but were followed by a
more varied menu. Two of the staff
have already left for service-Louis
IL, Collins, with the Norton-Harjes
ambulance corps Of the American
Red Cross in France, and Jefferson
Jones for aviation service. The 9th.
ersS honored last night We're: Ralph
Campbell, Clarence s. lWintet,s Neil
H. Swanson, James l.. Markham, Err
nest A. Rovelstad, Charles j. Brad
ley and John P. Stewart
"The Pixies" director Miss Tatley,
Auditorium, May 16.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-11
MANDAN NEWS

Visits Bismarck L. H. Con-
molly and baby visited friends in Bis
marck yesterday.
County Agent in Hebron-County
Agent A. J. GaumnitE was in Hebron
yesterday, looking after business
matters. g. |1 e.. ;
Buckley Visits Mandan- Buck
ley, veteran of the Civil war and pio-
neer resident of the Fort Rice local
ity, was in the county seat today, at
tending to business affairs.
,Leith Banker Returns-Clair Cor
nell of Leith returned yesterday after
noon to his home, after having spent
couple OF days in Bismarck and
Mandan.
Murray in City,. X. Murray. legal
light of Mott, was in Mandan yester-
day, attending to legal matters be-
fore Judge Hanley concerning mort
gage deal in the interest Of client
residing near Flasher. n@
Buried Today-Ant0n Sheoner, pho"
neer resident of Mandan. who died
Wednesday morning, of Bright's' dis
ease, was buried this morning. The
funeral services we're held at the
Catholic church.
Brother at snelling-It will be of
particular interest to friends Of
George w. Janda to learn that his
brother, Major Joseph G. Janda,
member of the Third U. S. Infantry,
recently dismissed from Mexican Dor
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-11

was critically ill for some time and
it was feared that he would not sur
8vive his critical illness.
Sheriff in Hebron-Sheriff Oscar
Olson and Deputy Sheriff Paul IMuel-
Ter went to Hebron yesterday morn
ing, to attend TO official duties con-
corning the car of wine which was at
Ftached there the other day by States
Attorney l.. H. Connolly.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-11
RETURNS FROM ATTENDING
=! AN EASTERN UNIVERSITY

Christian Lucas, Oldest son of May
or and Mrs. A. w. Lucas Of Avenue
A, returned today on No. 3, from
Philadelphia, Pa, where he has been
attending the University OF Pennsyl-
vania. Young Mr.. Lucas with num-
Der of the students of the university
Joined the aviation corps. He was &C
companied by Arthur Strain of Great
Falls, Mont, who is also a student
at the university, ~ ,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-11

Ellsworth, Jamestown, attorneys for
plaintiffs and appellants.
F. E. McCurdy and C. L. Young,
Bismarck, and H. f.. Spangler, Cedar
Rapids, Iowa, attorneys for defend
ants and respondents.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-18

Ala F. A. Shearer.
AIS John A. Sheahan. /
476 William P. Shepherd.
All Joe Sherman.
478 Ossie Statham.
479 Colonel Nelson.
460 John Nesbitt.
48l Will Nesby.
4S2 Willie Nelson.
4S3 Nathaniel Nelson.
1874 w. H. Brownlee.
ABS L. J. Brooks.
486 Sunnie Brooks.
487 Carl w. Brunce.
488 Curtis A. Willingham.
489 Will Willis.
400 S. P. Williams.
49l J. w. Wilson.
492 s. P Gregory.
4o3 Ely B. Grigsby.
4o+ Felix C. Vim.
4o5 Ralph w. Waters.
496 Frank Dorminey.
497 Lucius H. Dorsey.
4o8 George Douglas.
400 ]. w. Green.
500 Bishop Douglas.
sol R. R. Willis.
502 Gus Wright.
SOB A. w. Wise.
504 Robert Worthy.
sos Mace Woodley.
sos J. L. Douglas.
507 John Woodley.
SOB Ben Woodley.
500 C. B. Dowdell.
$40 Willie Lee Woodham.
5ll Cecil VIM.
5l2 Button I Wise.
513 Henry Wooder.
5l4 Perry G. VIM.
SIS J. O. Jennings.
SIC E. J. Vitalis.
5l7 Thomas Vaughn.
5l8 John Henry Vaughn. |
SIG Henry B. Varnedoe.
$40 Archie R. Tyler.
52lo Albert Turner.
522 John Turner.
523 Arthur M. Turner.
524 William Turner.
SIS Eugene Thomas.
526 F. L. Thomas.
SIT B. D. Tucker.
528 Albert Taylor.
529 Norman Taylor.
$50 J. T. Tucker.
s3l Reason Taylor.
$50 R. H. Trippe.
S33 Carl B. Fellers.
534 Lon Taylor.
53s Fred L. Tippen.
$50 James Taylor.
537 I. 7. Trice.
s38 Austin Tillis.
$50 Edgar Taylor.
$40 Earl H. Thurston. !.
SAL Frank Thurmond. !,
SAB Joe Taylor.
s43 E. J. Thompson.
s44 Cteve Taylor.
s4s Daniel Thompson, Jr.
s46 George w. Thompson.
s47 Andrew Taylor.
SAB J. c. Thompson.
540 Jake Tatel.
$50 Berry T. Thompson.
s5l H. B. Sword.
5s2 Ed Thomas.
553 Howard Thomas.
s54 Randolph Swinson.
SIS E. L. Thomas.
$50 John Thomas.
5s7 R. E. Swanson.
$50 w. ]. Swails.
$50 Larry. Sword.
500 John F. Ivemeyer.
SOL w. T. Iyey.
562 Lonnie Sutton.
sos James E. Nichols.
564 Lacey Ennis.
SOS Ed Buckhannon.
566 John Brummage.
567 Alverd Branon.
sos Tom P. Burnham.
569 Charley Garvin.
$40 George S. Garrett.
57l Rufus Brown.
572 Willie Brown.
573 Jasper Brown.
574 Roy P. Billiard.
SIS John Burney.
$40 John E. Burdell.
SIT Allie Burt.
S78 w. w. Billiard.
$40 Charley Garman.
$50 James Gamble.
50l Leslie F. Bryant.
582 Joe Butler.
583 Hilery Butts.
584 c. A. Butler.
I58S C T. Carwood
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-18


Following is complete list OF the
registration for the county OF Ben Hill
for the first Selective Draft call and
the serial numbers under which those
will be drawn for service. 1t is ex-
pected that the drawing will take
place this week or the first OF next
week.
If you registered, ascertain your
number and be prepared to act in ac-
cordance with instructions given if
your number is drawn. If you are
entitled to exemption, you can apply
in person or some one else member
of your family or your employer, can
apply for you.
Remember, the number appearing
on your Registration Card is NOT the
number under which you will be
drawn. The number given below
opposite your name will determine
whether you are to become a soldier
or remain just private civilian.
In another column we are publish
ing for the benefit of the men liable
to selection some~of~ treA physical re-
quirements necessary to get into
Uncle Sans big army. Read the ar
ticle and see if you are too fat, too
lean, too long, too short or other de-
fciencies which you may possess.
While Ben Hill will not be required
to furnish any men for the first call,
having already exceeded her quota by
volunteer enlistments, it will be neceS-
sary to stand the physical examination
and be exempted by the local exemp-
ton board.
Here is the list:
B. G. Everett.
2 Bob Ellis.
3 Solomon Elliott
Frank Ellis.
c. L. Ennis.
6 John Henry Ellison.
Fred Lee Ellington.
8 Emery Jackson Ennis.
9 G.. L. Elkins.
10 G. Chambers.
IL C. F. Taliaferro.
II Leon Carver.
Is Julius Caruthers.
IA c. C. Carter.
IS w. c. Crenshaw.
10 J. Claud Crews.
II T. R. Rozier.
10 Frank Rutherford.
19 M. c. Milligan.
20 ]. C@Weilons.
Fl r. E. Welborne.
y X. L. Webster. !.
% A. w. Weaver.
"a G. L. Waters, Jr
rs Homer Waters.
26 John Abner.
+ n F. o. Waters.
% George F. Wash.
% James Warning.
80 J. M. Warren.
81 Joe Wardlaw.
81 Hays Green.
80 Samuel Green.
"a John Green.
IS Spencer Williams.
So Sam Williams. =
81 Joseph Williams.
So Albert Williams.
80 Walter Williams.
40 Joe Williamson.
Al w. A. Willingham.
AZ NJ. v. Willingham.
i 43 Dorsey B. Oliver.
A. Blannie Russell.
As Frank Fuller. I'LL
- 46 o. L. Newson.
AZ Henry Fuller.
4S J. B. Norman. =
40 F. R. McAllister. y
! so Allen Fudge.
81 E. D. Mobiles. 4 Il
81 Will Friday
So E. H. Royal.
81 ]. J. Clark.
SIS Will Royal.
SO W. L. Champion.
81 E. w. Crenshaw.
So John H. Rowe.
SO H. E. Roush.
60 A. w. Cozart.
81 John Henry Ross
e. Walter Rose.
63 E. T. Rushing.
81 D. c. Wells.
IS P. v. Rock.
GO H. A. Romine.
81 Joseph J. Webb.
50 J. H. Cunningham.
90 Tom Cunningham
20 Aubry J. Culberson.
II Harley Milton.
" ]. F. RUSSELL.
70 Leonard Fraser.