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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-23
GERARD RECEIVES
THREATS IN MAIL
Refuses to Cancel Scheduled
Speech at Milwaukee
Despite Illness.

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CHICAGO. Aug. detectives
were placed ON guard around the
Blackstone hotel suite occupied by
James w Gerard. former ambassa-
dor To Germany. and possessor OF
the most intimate secrets of the
kaiser's autocratic court. today. fol +
lowing flood of threatening letters
received 10y the man with the black
bag.
Despite the threats and despite
the attack of umbago which laid
him low under the care of two phys
icians Gerard announced that he
viii leave for Milwaukee this after
noon for a speech there
one OF the letters read.
Are YOU still pocketing a salary
as ambassador. you -- double
dyed political trickster and thief.
thank God. ] don't have TO be under
the same roof with such a lying
snipe tonight"
Those letters DO not worry me. "
said Gerard Surely they will not
stop me from going 10 Milwaukee.
7 am going 10 speak in Milwaukee if
have TO be taken there on a
stretcher."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-23
ENCH MAKE GAINS AT vERDUN; ITALIANS ADVANCE
Simmons Charges German
Influence is Behind Sen.
La Follette's Amendment

We all know that the people do
not like taxes. If YOU want TO make
this bill unpopular then you can do
il very effectively by adopting the
la Toilette amendment.
Sen Simmons insisted he was
making no personal application OF
his remarks.
Sen. simmons made careful
analysis of the La Toilette amend
ment to show its Inconsistency and
declared il would so graduate the
rates as TO make the burden of the
$4,000 a year man 90 times as great
prOpOrtionately as the man with an
annual income of 100000.
Sen. Trammel OF Florida and Sen.
Nardaman Of Mississippi made brief
speeches advocating adoption of the
La Toilette plan.
Sen. La Toilette then took the floor
and gave notice of his intention 10
bring in a substitute bill. eliminating
all the consumption taxes The Wis
cOnsin senator declared the theory OF
raising all war funds by taxation was
supported by more than $50 Of the
leading economists of the country.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-23
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WASHINGTON. Aug IS. - The
fight over the two billion dollar rev
enue bill reached a stage of unprece-
denied bitterness in the senate this
afternoon when Sen. Simmons. in
charge of the bill, charged that the
movement 10 force upward revision
Ct the war taxes had its inspiration
in pro- German sources. and was part
~ a deep laid plot TO make the war
unpopular.
He urged the rejection of the la
L gillette amendment proposing addi-
tional increases in the surtaxes on
incomes above $1,000. He called it
a shame 10 lift the burden of taxa
ton off the men of large incomes.
and place il on the shoulders of
those of moderate salaries.
Il charge no man with any
wrong" he declared but / do
charge that the inspiration of this
suggestion finds its genesis and its
matrix I'm hostility to the war itself.
and in a desire TO make that war as
unpopular as possible.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-23
ANNOUNCE THIRD
MILITIA DIVISION
Guards From Wyoming, Ore
gon, Washington, Idaho and
Montana to Go Across.
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WASHINGTON, Aug %. - Ma
tional guardsmen from Wyoming.
Oregon, Washington Idaho and
Montana will form the third guard
division sent 10 France This be-
came know today when it was an
nOunced the northwest contingent
will encamp at Camp Greene, Char
lotte, y. G., instead of at Camp
Fremont. Palo Alto. Calf
The troops will form the 41st
division, under Mai Gen Liggett
The 25th. or New England division
was to have trained at Camp
Greene. but because ii follows the
rainbow division abroad. it is TO
train for a short period at MineOla,
l.. ]. Some other use viii be found
for Camp Fremont. which is re-
ported ready TO accommodate
troops.
No date of embarkatiOn for either
Of the first three divisions going
abroad was indicated today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-23
CENTRAL POWERS
SURE To APPROVE
PAPAL PEACE PLAN
German People, Headed by
Socialists, Desire Kaiser to
Seize All Possible Means
of Ending War.
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ZURICH. Aug. %. - That Ger
many, speaking for her allies as
well as herself, will return an ans
wer to the vatican supporting Pope
Benedict's peace proposals was
strongly indicated in advices re-
ceived here from Berlin
Since the meeting of the main
committee Of the reichstag in Ber-
lin Tuesday. Chancellor Michaelis
has conferred with political leaders
representing all shades of political
opinion. Domestic reforms and the
papal peace offer were the sole sub
jects discussed.
In the meantime the negotiations
between Berlin, Vienna. Sofia and
Constantinople were reported TO be
progressing favorably. and that Dr.
Won Kuhlmann, the German foreign
minister, already has data at hand
for a draft of the German reply.
However. dispatches say, the Ger
man government does not want TO
appear in the role of seeking peace
too strongly. 1t fears that this
would be interpreted in the entente
capitals as a sign OF weakness and
war WEAKNESS.
The German press is not sanguine
Of quick results from the papal note
and il is significant 10 note that Ber-
lin papers are growing more serious
in their comment upon the part the
United States army and navy will
play in the future lighting.
The socialist section Of the Ger
man press, headed by the VOrwaerts,
expresses the belief that every
agency that would work for the
ending Of the war should be seized
and utilized TO the fullest extent by
the imperial government.
Emperor William is said to be
vitality interested in the papal peace
move and has been studying the
pope's note ever since its receipt
at Berlin.
The German people are hoping
strongly that it will lead 10 an
armistice in view of rumOrs that a
temporary cessation OF lighting will
be the next suggestion from Rome.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-23

ports some" il Is said that a num-
Der of their customers received no
milk this morning. Palmer's dairy
is mot paying as much as they ask"
for nearly all they want" Some
of the milk is coming from the same
sources. they say, as before the
strike was declared.
The Nelson company reports the
same amount as usual coming In,
at the same price, although not
from the same sources. Schlosser
Bros. a branch of the creamery at
Plymouth, Ind. are not affected by
the strike, inasmuch as all their
supply is brought in from sources
comparatively distant
Situation Not Desperate
The situation is not nearly so des-
perate as the producers would pic
ture il. say the retailers A large
number OF families were supplied
with their usual amount Of milk
this morning. and still more received
half of their standing orders
One of the prominent members Of
the producers in the association,
Edward Zeitler, said 10 be a prime
mover in its organization. who OPP
crates the Maple Lane dairy as a
retail business IN addition TO the
wholesale business. furnished his
cutomers with their full orders this
morning.
Whether this is a violation of his
agreement is a matter for the pro-
ducers board 10 settle. One Gus
toner. a drug store which operates
a soda fountain i'm connection, and
which uses a large supply Of milk.
says they are paying him the same
price now as they have been paying
right along" From this it may
CONTINUED OK PAGE THREE)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-23
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International News Service:
WASHINGTON, Aug. %. - Until
now Japan has been a silent partner
in the worlds greatest war and her
achievements have been concealed.
Today the japanese mission to the
United States is fulfilling its real
function-informing the American
people and the world of Japan's
war aims.
Pres't Wilson and Sec'y of State
Lansing today received the japanese
mission They heard from the lips
OF Viscount Ishii just what Japan
is doing in the war other men,
bers of the mission, military and
naval experts, are telling other
American officials of Japan's silent
but important role in the greatest
struggle that history has ever
known.
Only a few years ago Japan and
Russia were locked in what then
seemed TO be a death struggle. Today
Japan is furnishing Russia with the
greatest part of the munitions being
used on the eastern front i'm the
tide that threatens TO sweep through
the new republic. Moreover, Japan
has gladly extended large loans to
Russia, TO offset the debts which
Russia has accumulated in Japan.
If Russia comes through her most
critical period and the Germans are
repulsed in their efforts TO sweep
through the country. Japan will be
the chief factor that has made a
Russian victory possible. according
to members of the Japanese mis-
sion.
As an industrial nation Japan is
now one Of the foremost, the ENJOYS
claim. and her munition and arm
ament plants are ready and capable
of furnishing large quantities of
supplies to the allied nations
What Japan is doing In the
Mediterranean" is limited at as
being one Of the big moves Of the
war. Because of military reasons,
however. the ENJOYS are unable TO
state publicly the extent of Japan
csc naval operations 1t is limited.
however. that Japan is bearing a
great share of the burden of keep
ing the Mediterranean free from
German and Austrian U-bOats.
Japan Games 20 ask nothing
one envoy said today We are here
merely TO present to your govern
ment the greetings of our nation
and solidify the feeling Of amity
which has and always will exit be
tween the two nations separated by
the Pacific"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-23
No Milk Crisis as Yet;
Both Sides See Victory

Although some Of the milk retail
ers in South Bend are totally una bile
to supply their customers, and
others are delivering but half OF
the usual quantities, the milk crisis
forecasted by producers. which they
said would eliminate today, has as
yet failed TO arrive Hospitals and
baby stations are having no trouble.
since both the producers and retail
ers agreed to care for them.
Several of the smaller producers,
IL is rumored. are already willing
TO declare the strike off. either 10
resume the old price or accept the
proposed 'butter fat" basis. on the
other hand, at least two retailers,
it is said. have agreed to pay the
% cents per gallon asked. but the
producers have refused TO furnish
milk until all the retailers come
through"
This refusal is said to have an
sered the retailers to such an ex-
tent that they would rather pay 40
cents a gallon for outside milk than
3 cents "a gallon for milk bought
through that committee" referring
10 the executive board appointed by
the producers association.
Supplies Vary.
The South Bend Sanitary Milk
Co. which includes the Rogers
dairy. reported that they had re-
ceived "a quantity of milk today. not
tt,1fro us r1trcb as they usually re-
ceive for which they paida22 cents.
They expect that ny tomorrow the
supply will he resumed i'm full The
TTolIiugsworth-T Turner Co. who are
getthe their milk from outside
sources. say they are getting enough
10 supply their needs
The Kale Dairy Co. say they have
received no milk whatsoever. and
although the West Side dairy re
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-23
Indiana Suffragists to Glue More
Support to National Organization

make for all three objecuves They
believe that national woman sun
rage is in sight. but realize that IL
will take years 10 get a constitu
tional amendment adopted by con
gress and ratified by the states.
The Beardsley amendment which
was adopted by the Legislature last
winter must be ratified by the next
legislature then submitted 20 the
people and finally acted upon by
the next session OF the legislature.
Through this method women cannot
get full suffrage for four or I'VE
years, but the delegates believe
they should tight for the amend
ment-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-23

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind Aug. 23.-
Fuller cooperation between Indiana
suffragist bodies and the national
suffrage organizations was approved
today by members Of the Womans
Franchise league, in conference
here. Mrs. Richard r. Edwards
state president. pointed out 10 the
delegates three possible courses TO
be pursued in the future They
are:
rage. working for the Beardsley
amendment 10 the state constitution
and seeking full suffrage through
action on constitutional amend
ment.
Work for Three detectives
The suffrage organizations viii
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-23
ESTABLISH CAMP FOR
PORTO RICAN OFFICERS
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WASHINGTON, Aug. "a train
ing camp 10 supply officers for use
as instructors of the 1900 Porto
R:cans soon TO be drafted as a part
Of the national army, is TO be estab-
lished there. Maj. Gen. Bell of the
department OF the east will an
nOunce this week the commanding
officer Of the training camp.
More than 100000 Porto Ricans
registered for the draft. Details OF
the drawing are left 10 Gen Bells
department. Col. Townsend, in COM
mand of the Porto Rican regiments
OF regulars. may be selected as COM
mander OF the training camp.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-23

The action Of Gov. Goodrich in
deciding not 10 call a special ses-
sion Of the legislature at this time
was a blow TO the suffragists They
hoped the legislature would submit
the question OF a constitutional con-
vention 10 the people. that it would
be called, and that a fun suffrage
amendment would be adopted.
Mrs. Edwards urged the fullest
cooperation OF all local bodies and
the extension of suffrage work in
every county She voiced conf
dence that the limited suffrage law
of the legislature would be upheld
and that women would make such
a record in elections that full SUI
frase would be obtained ultimately.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-23
FRENCH CAPTURE 8,400
PRISONERS ON VERDUN
FRONT IN THREE DAYS

Internat ional News Service.
PARIS, Aug. 23.-MOre than S, 400
German prisoners. 200 machine guns
and "a cannon have been captured
by the French on the Nerdun front
since the French drive opened on
Aug. 20. the war office announced
today. OF the total number of pris-
oners taken-S,426-1S6 were Off
GERS. All but 500 of the captives are
unwounded.
There were heavy artillery duels
throughout the night on both banks
of tn Meuse river (Verdun sector)
and north of the Aisne river.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-23
MISSION INFORMS
:. s. Of JAPAN s
! ROLE IN CONFLICT
MikadO'S Party Received by
Wilson and Lansing and
Other American Officials.
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WASHINGTON. Aug. %. -
Japans mission to the United
States will make no pacts or
agreements. Officials Of the
mission made it known today
that the mission will take up no
international questions with the
officials of the United States All
such matters will pass through
the hands of Ambassador Sato,
permanently stationed in Wash
ingtOn.
In the face of published re-
ports today that the mission
came to the United States to
secure more steel for Japan,
the ENJOYS declared they had
no commercial duties"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-23
INTERNED GERMAN OFFICER
ESCAPES.

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Aug. "a
Lieut. Arnold Henkle of the 24th
German engineers. escaped from the
government barracks at Fort Ogle-
thorpe, Ga. during the night. and is
stiu at large. il was announced to
day.
Henkle sawed through the bars OF
his cell. Three other prisoners, the
same trio who tried 20 escape last
week. We're caught before they could
get through the bars.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-23

Riga is one of the most important
Russian ports on the Baltic sea and
II reports Of it's capture are true
II would mean that the city could
he used as a base for combined land
aud sea operations against Petro-
grad Riga lies 20 miles southwest
of PetrOerad. with which it is CON
uected by direct railway line.
The capture Of Riga would give
the Germans "a great strategicaI ad-
vantage for an encircling movement
against the Russians holding the
Dvina river line and successful
drive eastward from that point
would probably mean the evacua
ton Of Dviusk. which the Russians
have been using as a base When
Won Hindenburg made his great
drive through Poland and Courland
i'm the summer OF 1915 the advance
came 90 n halt i'm front Of the Dvina
fortress.
For weeks the great German
strategist tried 90 capture Dvinsk.
hut all his efforts resulted i'm failure
The great gums OF the Germans
could not batter an opening for the
infantry 10 cross the river with
the result that the Teutous fuallv
gave up and settled down to trench
warfare ON the western fringe of
mashes which skirt the city ON its
western side.
Another important result Of the
capture of RIGA is that IL means the
breaking OF the Russian hold upon
the coast just as the allies I'm their
latest drive i'm West Flanders have
been trying % shake the German
hold ou the North sea coast
riga lies on the Gulf of Riga. an
inlet az the Baltic and is 100 miles
northwest OF Dvinsk
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-23
BRITISH FLYERS
DROP BOMBS ON
u 30 A T B A S E

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LONDON, Aug. %. Germany :
submarine base at Zeebrugge and
the great military aerodrome at
Ghistelles. near Bruges, were
again attacked by British airmen
during the night, the admiralty an
nounced today Although heavily
sheHed all the British machines re
turned safely to their base. Direct
hits were observed at Zeebrugge and
fires broke out at Ghristelles.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-23
DRAFT "SLACKFR" TURNS
OUT TO BE A WOMAN

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CLEVELAND. o. Aus 22.-Fac-
ing trial and Imprisonment for evad
ing the draft Stacker" Harry Hon
man. 90 years old. broke down I'm a
cell today and confessed she was not
a man. but a girl Lillian Myers
And for 10 years she had support
81 herself 10y manual labor She
registered June 3. hut refused 20 am
svver the summons 10 report for
Dhvsical examination.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-23
DISASTERS To
RUSSIAN ARMY
CAUSE ALARM
Washington Officials Consider
Situation AS Very Serious.
Baker and Lansing Hold
Conference.
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\
WASHINGTON. Aug. 23.-Defn-
tie rumors Of further disasters TO
the Russian military forces. includ-
ing one report that the Germans
have taken the city of Riga. from
which an assault can he directed
against Petrograd, were widely cir
culated here today They we're un-
confirmed from any official source
but caused deep concern neverthe-
less when taken in connection with
reports that Won Hindenburg had
launched the greatest offensive Of
the war in the north against the
demoralized Russian armies.
Officials made no effort 10 dis
guise their fears that the general
situation in Russia again is very
serious. II was admitted that the
dispatches from Am barsador Francis
contained both political and mill
tary information of the utmost i'm
pOrtance. The state department is
Withholding the information con-
tanned in these dispatches and Sec'y
Lansing has declined TO discuss the
Russian situation at this time.
Sec'y Lansing and Sec'y Of War
Baker held a long conference this
morning. II was admitted that the
Russian situation was freely dis
cussed. Information regarding the
meeting was refused by both of
fiCials
The report that Russia has asked
for both Japanese and United States
troops again was widely current
here today
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-23
BACK BARTENDER TO
THE WALL: TAKE $50
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CHICAGO. aug 23-Two high
waymen entered John A Millers
loop saloon TODAY. chased two Gus
toners from their morning beer 70
the basement. backed the bartender
J. ". Bender up against the wall.
took $50 from the cash register
and esca ped.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-23
VACCINATION SPREADS
AND GUARDSMEN SUFFER

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ELYRTA. O.. Aug. Several
mem bers of company p. fifth infau-
try. slept with their heads on their
arms after they had been vaccinated.
The vaccination has spread 70 their
noses and cheeks
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-23
WILSON IS FOR
PLAN TO TAX
WAR PROFITS
InteEnatlonal 60 80

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WASHINGTON. Aug. % The
effort in the senate To- make those
who profit through the war bear a
heavy burden OF the expense meets
with Prest Wilson's entire approval.
white house officials allowed 10 TO
become known today.
Leaders on both sides OF the dis
pute have sought the presidents
active support but he has determin-
ed 20 take no open stand in spite
OF the facr that he looks with favor
on the plan TO advance taxes on
incomes and excess profits.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-23
sONIE CONTRIBTTION!

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CHICAGO. Aug 23.-Four per-
sons and three estates in Chicago
viii contribute over $1O.50o.OOO
annually 10 the conduct az the
war under the 90 per cent income
tax on incomes over 100000.
They are the Marshall Field
estate G r. swift estate. Otto
Young estate, J. ogden Armour.
Harold r. Mccormick. Cyrus IT,.
Mccormick. and Mrs. y r. Nc
Cormick.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-23

WASHINGTON. Aug. 23-Pres't
Wilson renewed his personal cam
paign to alleviate coal conditions
today, calling off all except coal en-
gagements and a brief formal meet
ing with Viscount Ishii. the Japan
csc special ambassador, and shutting
himself up to thrash out the many
sided fuel problem.
Coal operators from all parts OF
the country focking TO Washington
TO air grievances found themselves
The president. il was intimated.
would go through with his program
Of price fixing, and base his actions
on the reports of his investigators.
Having Yesterday obtained all the
data gathered by the federal trade
commission. he today called in
Samuel Gompers. head Of the Amer
lean Federation of Labor. to go
over the labor angle
Coal operators were today de-
handing to know the date when
the presidents prices 90 into eff
feet, and at the same time specu-
lating on the selection for coal
dictator No answer TO questions
on these points was Obtainable at
the white house. although the ap-
pointment of a dictator is expected
within the next "a hours Settle
ment OF the anthracite prices and
other features of the coal situation
also may be expected within "a
hours, it was intimated al the white
house
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-23
RUSS FORCED
BACK BY NEW
GERMAN DRIVE
Won Hindenburg Pounds East
ern FrOnt-Petrograd May
be 0bieCtiVe-AIlieS Make
Gains on Western Front.
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LONDON. Aug. 23.-Lcns was
the chief center OF fighting ac-
tivity on the British front dur
inc the night
Southwest OF this German
base the British made an at
tack and pushed forward their
lines i'm a new and important
gain. the war Office announced
at noon.
on the West Flanders front
operations were confined chiefly
TO raids.
Parties of German raiding
attachments tried at numerous
points i'm the Langemarck and
LOmbaertzyde sectors to pcne-
trate the British trenches. hut
were driven hack.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-23
SHE'S GOING TO SUE
SOLDIER FOR $4,000

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CHICAGO. Aug. 23.-"The girl he
left behind" smashed all traditions
today.
Miss Cloryne Mcknight, instead OF
waiting TO leap into the arms Of
Capt Victor f. Hagelbarger. Of
company b. 18th Illinois engineers,
is waiting TO collect $4,000 from her
boy in khaki-$2.500 for each pro
posal. she says