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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-04
Panama Canal VIII Not
Be Rendezvous of Allied
Warships, Wilson Orders

international News Service;
WASHINGTON. June 4 - The
United States will not let the Pan
ANA canal zone be a rendezvous for
the allied fleets or for the fleets OF
any countries. Pres't Wilson made
this plain today in a proclamation
issued from the white house The
proclamation describes a set OF rules
10 be followed and ordered the es-
"a blishment Of an auxiliary fleet 90
the canal 10 enforce these rules. II
is expressly stipulated that not more
than three foreign war vessels may
be in the canal or territorial waters
al the same time. and that not more
than six foreign war vessels all told
may be there at the same time. ex-
cept BY special arrangement
All enemy ships. OF course. are
barred, and this restriction viii an
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-04
international News Service s:

International News Service:
TEN TSIN, China, June AFTER
less than six year existence. a com
nlete collapse today menaces the
republican form of government in
China. A military dictatorship has
been established and Prest ii
Yuan Hung is virtually a prisoner
n Pekin.
Two more provinces have seeded,
bringing the number up TO Il. The
army has been split up into factions
under the powerful military leaders.
There has been a reorganization of
the cabinet but all authority is APP
pearently vested in Hsu Shih-Chang,
the dictator.
The American military officers
stationed i'm China are watching the
situation CLOSELY for there is wide
spread fear that civil war is i'm
minent.
IL is difficult 70 get news out o.
Pellin for the city has been isolated
and a strong censorship established.
A conference has been called in
Canton for the leaders who were re-
eponsible for the overthrow of the
NIGurhu dynasty. DR. sun Vat Sen
has already arrived there.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-04
ALL READY FOR DRAFT.

NEW YORK. June Final plans
for the registration Of 100000
or more Young Americans for select
i've draft service were completed to-
day.
Government state and city au-
thorities believe there will be no
resort 20 force TO prevent registra-
ton, but are taking no chances. In
New York 10000 militiamen will be
on guard ali day. backed mp by
thousands of members Of the Home
Defense league. as well as the police
and department OF Justice AGENTS.
Precautions viii be taken in every
state and city.
Today the activity Of every agency
of the government was centered in
running down secret anti-draft ac-
tivities. Wherever there is the
slightest indications Of conspiracies
arrests will DE made
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-04

ply 10 the warships OF Germany's
allies. even II they are not al war
with the United States.
Foreign war vessels may not pro-
vision in the barred zone. except 70
supply an emergency shortage 80
foreign warships may linger In the
canal zone and this likewise applies
20 prizes. Foreign war vessels may
not take on fuel or lubricants in the
canal except sufficient 90 take them
10 the nearest port. and a. the time
their commanders apply for permits
sion 10 re-fuei they must state ex-
aCtly how much they have on hand.
No foreign war vessel may embark
or disem bark troops or munitions In
the canal zone The wireless equip
Taent OF al foreign vessels must be
silent while in the canal zone. No
foreign sirships may land ia the
canal zone
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-04
BRITISH RETAKE
LOST POSITIONS
Field Marshal Haig'S Men Win
Successes Southwest
of ChriSy.
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International News Service.
LONDON. June 4.-The battle
which was in progress all day Sun
day on the British front in France.
continued into the night with sue
cessful results for Field Marshal
Haig's men.
Southwest of Chrisy the British
recaptured the post which had been
lost 10 the Germans "a hours earlier,
the war Office announced today.
The German garrison hidden in its
steel and concrete underground forts
in Chrisy, is being bombarded.
The counter offensive launched by
the Germans against both the Brit
ish and French armies, has resulted
in battles which are still raging.
These counter thrusts were not
undertaken, however, until after the
British had delivered strong blows
against the army of Prince Rup-
precht, thereby disputing the dec
laration of Field Marshal Won Hin
denburg that the Anglo French Of
fensive had broken down.
The British. after long artillery
preparation, made another attempt
TO break into Lens from the south.
western side and gained important
ground Fresh troops were rushed
up and a big engagement developed.
the Germans finally regaining their
lost positions at the cost of many
lives.
In the meantime the German
crown pr ice was making ferOciOus
efforts TO regain dominating posi-
tons along the heights north Of
Aisne. Gen. Neville's men retained
all their ground.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-04
GERMAN DIPLOMATS
IN BOLIVIA AND
BRAZIL START HOME

BUENOS AIRES, June GUAR
antees of safe conduct were today
given to the German diplomats from
Brazil and Bolivia by the British
minister and the American am
hassador. There are nine Germans
in the party. Both Brazil and Bo-
livia have broken with Germany.
The German party will sail for
Germany on the Dutch steamer
Frisia. which leaves on Tuesday.
The Frisia will touch at New York.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-04
To
DEAL STERNLY
WITH STACKER
United States Officials See
Collapse of Anything Like
Organized Opposition to
Registration Tuesday.
International News Service:

International News Service:
WASHINGTON, June A. There
will be "A minimum of "sIackers"
when the military registration is
completed tomorrow night. Ohic-
falls we're very confident Of that fact
today. All OF their reports covering
the entire country indicate that the
bottom has dropped out Of organ
fed opposition 10 the plan.
Atty. Gen. Gregory with complete
data from all mis- agents before him
estimates the .otal at not much
more than 10000 When il is con
sidered that 10 exceed 10000 men
are certain To admit themselves sub
sect so far as age is concerned, TO
the selective draft that figure is
considered TO be exceedingly small
by the men here in the national
capitol who should know
Prison Terms Sure.
One compelling reason is the ad--
Tnitted intention OF the military and
Justice officials 10 see first that all
who evade registration are given
prison terms and then, as soon as
tFese have been served to he drafted
and placed in the front ranks of
units that are destined 10 immediate
cctive service. Another is the
realization which has been slow in
gaining consideration that registra-
ton does not mean that a man must
serve. He may be exempted if he
can show a good reason Failing
this his chances of not being drawn
from the jury wheels is at least as
good at that OF his neighbor.
Machinery Complete.
The entire machinery of registra-
tiOn was declared complete today by
Provost Marshal cen. Crowder and
Atty. Gen. Gregory. The volunteer
organizations throughout the coun-
try all have their instructions and
all will be on he job There will
be some disorder Officials say
that IL would be impossible TO carry
through a task of this magnitude
without. But they are extremely
confident that any trouble that
comes viii be by no means as ex-
tensive as is the usual thing on an
election day.
Inere have been a few last min
ute changes in the plans. Where
originally there was no provision
for the registration OF Americans
abroad other than 20 have them en-
roll within five days after reaching
an American port, the state depart
ment has acted 20 remedy this over
sight. II has sent blanks 10 Amer
lean consuls everywhere and they
have been directed 20 All out the
answers for all citizens who apply.
The June limit on which these
cards must be filed will he waived
in this connection All Consuls will
he expected. however. 20 expedite
the movement of those cards. so
shat they can reach their destina-
tions as soon as possible. There
CONTINUED on PAGE FIVE.D
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-04
PLEA OF NOT GUILTY
Is ENTERED BY SHAY
lternationaI News CIVIC :

International News Service
INDIANAPOLIS, June 4. - Dan
Shay, who shot and fatally wounded
a Negro waiter several weeks ago
when he was here as manager OF
the Milwaukee baseball club. today
pleaded not guilty TO second degree
murder when formally arraigned in
criminal court.
Ii was stated after Shays ar
raignment that he would be released
on bail, but the state objected, and
Judge Collins held until the objec-
ton was raised, Shay must stay in
iail
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-04
PRINCE ILL: HALT TRIP
Italian Mission at Washington Pend
ing Leaders Recovery.
InternationaI News Service

INTERNATIONAL News Service:
WASHINGTON. June 4. - Just
before the hour for the departure
of the Italian mission for its trip
through the middle west and south
today. the tour was postponed be-
cause Of the SUDDEN illness of Prince
Udine. head cf the party. It was
stated that the prince was suffering
from a fever but his condition was
not regarded as serious and officials
thought the trip might start in a
few days.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-04
TAXI DRIVER, VICTIM
OF HOLDUP MEN DIES

International News Service:
LAFAYETTE, Ind. June 4. -
Thomas Sense. owner Of a taxi line
here, died early today from injuries
inflicted by hold-up men who bru-
tally attacked him on a lonely road
Sense was found unconscious in a
road four miles west Of the city. He
regained consciousness long enough
TO tell OF being beaten over the
head with a blunt instrument was
robbed and thrown into the road. A
sheriff's posse is searching for the
assailants today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-04
AMERICANS DIE
WITH TWO SHIPS
Survivors Reaching U. S. Re-
count Sinking of British
and Russian Vessels.
International News Service:

International News Service:
AN AMERICAN PORT, June A.
Survivors reaching this port today
reported the sinking of two vessels
by German submarines, both of
which carried American seamen.
Gus Thornton, an American sea-
man, told of the sinking of the Brit
ish freighter Karuma, 1895 tons.
April q near the Spanish coast. The
second engineer and a sailor lost
their lives, he said. 1t was a sup
ply ship in the admiralty service.
The Russian bark Imberhorne.
1854 tons, went down off the coast
Of Ireland or May 1. Several
American members of the crew here
today said that all of the crew was
saved.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-04
WILL PLANT CORN IN
STATES FLOODED LAND

international News Service.
TNDIANAPOLTS. Ind June A.
Under the direction OF O.. D. Christie.
state food director. and attendants
of his Office. 100000 bushels Of corn
viii be planted DOB the low lands Of
southwestern Indiana which have
been flooded for the last week hv
the Wabash and White rivers Mr..
Christie tclegraphed his attendants.
telling them that 10 the corn ,s
planted by June 10 normal crop
can be realized. and directing them
10 mobilize am resources 70 this ef-
fort.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-04
GOV. GOODRICH CALLS
IN COAL OPERATORS

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. June A.
Gov. Goodrich today sent letters 20
coal operators in Indiana asking
them 10 attend a meeting in his Of
fee Thursday morning 20 discuss the
coal situation. At that time the
public service commission viii make
report Of its recent extensive in
vestiga tons.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-04

Secret Wireless Station Across the Rio
Grandc is Now Thought to be Means of
Transmitting Information to Berlin.
international News Service :

NEW YORK June Ain the arrest today of 2Syearod Ger
student believe they closed in the trail
of German agents this country who have maintained under
ground mail system into Mexico transmitting military information
thence to Berlin by a secret wireless station
The arrival of American naval forces British waters it be
eved tipped advance by agents here. The
federal probe will seek to determine whether the Mexican
mail system may not have been the OF sending news OF the
departure of the fOtia to WiiamsTaSSe.
Discovery documents in the young German Students
led the placing technical charge against him. for violation
of postal laws
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-04
SKULL MAY BE CLUE
TO WINTERS MYSTERY

International News Service.
NEWCASTLE. Ind, June A.
workmen dug deeper today in the
bed Of Bowery brook where a skull.
believed to be that of a child not
over u years old. was found. II has
been suggested that the skull might
be the answer 70 the kidnapping Of
Catherine Winters, who disappeared
in 1913
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-04
Austrian Forces
Close Third Week
With Heavy Firing
International News Service:

international News Service.
ROME, June 4. - This. the last
day Of the third week of the Italian
offensive, was marked by heavy
Austro Hungarian bonn bardments
along the IsonOsO river front.
During the past week a compare
tive lull has settled down over the
infantry fighting although some or
the isolated attacks, especially those
around Casta ganeveza, on the Carso
plateau, were marked by extreme
violence.
The first two weeks Of the Italian
offensive were marked by heavy
losses inflicted upon Austro- Hungar-
ians. 1t is semi officially estimated
that the Austro-H ungarians have
lost $4,000 men in killed, wounded
and prisoners.
A Rome dispatch to the Interna-
tional News service several days
ago gave an unofficial estimate of
the Austro- Hungarian losses at So
600.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-04
Collapse Menaces
Yuan-Hung's Rule,
President Prisoner
Eleven Provinces SeCede and
Chinese Army is BrOk-
en- Up Into Factions.
TORN BY REVOLTS.

Two of the worlds newest re-
publics, which were formerly
among the mightiest empires on
the face Of the globe. az today
the scenes of revolution and an
archy. They are China and Rus
STA. China's population is esti-
mated at 40O.OOO.OOO while her
surface area is placed at $780,
600 square miles. Russia's pop
Ulation, excluding war losses. is
estimated at $50. 100000 and
her territory covers S,45O,0OO
square miles.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-04
Ultinatum Sent
To Radicals of
Kronstadt Move
Provisional Government Takes
Steps to Head Off Lamar
off Detection.
international News Service:

News service:
PETROGRAD. June Il
Fighting has broken out be-
tween followers of the Kron-
Stadt government and adherents
of the provisional government,
il was reported here today. liz
was said that sailors from the
Kronstadt marine garrison have
landed at Gutuyeff island, at the
entrance of the port of Petro-
grad and alta Cked the forces
through the entrance to the cap
ital.
The million bushels of wheat
have been destroyed by forest
fires in the MinSk region, be-
lieved To have been of incendiary
origin. Big elevators were i'm
the path of the flames. which
also destroyed wheat over sew
eral thousand acres of land.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-04
SINK 49 MORSE SHIPS
Toll OF Lives For MAY % Dega'
ton Reports.

international News Service
LONDON, June 4. - Forty nine
Norwegian merchant ships were
sunk in May with the loss Of %
lives. according 10 information
given out by the Norwegian lega-
ton today The vessels had a com
bined tonnage az 1895. Practically
all OF them were destroyed by L
boats
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-04
TRIO HELD FOR MURDER
Killed Man As He slept With Wife
and Children.
nternational - Service !:

Interna tiOaal News Service
CHAfTANOOGA Tenn, June 8
w. r. Morgan. Lawrence Fork
man ana Tom Dempsey were ar
rested Monday charged with killing
Chris Edmonson near Fort Payne
Ala. Sunday night as he lay ASLEEP
with HIS wife and two childrep
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-04

Disclosures revealing the whole
German spy organization in the
United States resulted in the ar
raignment OF three men arrested
yesterday.
Held incOm muniCado at the
tOmbs. great mystery surrounded the
three men. Whether their arrests
were a result OF the Investigations
started 20 determine how Germany
secured information on the depart
ure Of the American fleet for Euro
pean waters. officials refused 20 say.
Their arrest was based on an at
tempt 10 smuggle out Of this coun-
try code letters intended, ii is be-
lieved. for German agents in Scan
dinaVian countries.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-04
GET 20 IN RAID
ON DEN Of VICE
NEAR CHICAGO
Evidence Unearthed by Police
Shows Burr Oak Was Rem
devious of Thugs
of All Kinds.
International News Service /:

International News Service:
CHICAGO, June A mechanical
piano in Burr Oak Inn, situated in
Bur Oak, a pretty suburb of Chi
cago, gave forth it's metallic clang.
Loudly dressed girls and sporty
young men shuffied over the waXed
floor At the tables diners and
drinkers laughed and appiauded. 1t
was a typical Sunday night at Burr
Oak.
Then suddenly. above the din. a
hoarse voice shouted Cheese it;
de bulls!
Lights went out and windows
crashed as the minions Of the law
forced their way into the room.
And when % prisoners were lock-
ed up by the force acting under di-
rection of States Atty. Hoyne, fed
eral agents said:
Several men, known to have been
slugged at the Inn, are unaccounted
for.
Find Burial Permits.
Signed burial permits, limiting at
easy concealment Of murder, were
Great stores Of fire arms and am
munition and many well concealed
trap doors were discovered.
Facilities for opium smoking were
uncovered.
Check stubs showing weekly pay
ments TO girl inmates by proprietors
on basis of weekly earnings were
confiscated
And the Sunday sequel 70 the raid
was a tragedy in which death sealed
the lips OF a witness from whom
Hoyne had hoped to learn the
secrets of the gangs of criminals who
are said to have made Burr Oak
Inn their meeting place.
One Prisoner Killed.
Samuel Harris, one of the prison
ers taken in the raid, died after a
fall from the third floor of the GRIM
inal court building while trying 20
escape.
From all sides questions had been
shot at Harris. The uqestioners left
the room for a moment. Harris took
pieces of cord, wove them into an
improvised rope, tied it to radiator
and tried TO lower himself from the
window. The stone window ledge
frayed the rope and it broke. Harris
limp form was gathered from the
stone sidewalk below and taken to a
hospital, where he died.
Some of the public officials of
Burr Oak admit having been regu-
larly on the pay rool of Burr Oak
resort keepers" said States Atty.
Hoyne today. There have been
about 10 confessions"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-04
international News Service

News Service:
SPRINGFIELD. No. June &.
Judge a A. Johnson an
nounced today that unless J.
Holland Keet. the father of
kidnapped bas- Keet voluntarily
informed the authorities Of
facts relative 90 the KIDNAPPING.
he Will he taken before the
grand jury. Judge Johnson
limited there might ne reason TO
believe the baby has been re-
covered and that Keet in COM
pHance with demands Of the
kidnapers IS keeping silent,
fearing for the child's safety.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-04

InternatI0nal NPWs Service.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo, June 4. ~
Hunters OF men plunged into the
wilds OF the OZarks today and
matched their wits against the
cruel craft OF desperate outlaws.
with the life Of a baby as their
stake
The baby was Lloyd Keet. infant
heir 90 three millions and son OF ].
Holland Keet Springfield banker.
The first tangible clew 10 the trail
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-04

oops Of Riua) Factions III, Battle Near PetrOqrdo
British Raid
German Military
Bases in Belgium
1ternational News Service:

International News Service:
LONDON, June 4. - British air
men made another raid on German
military esta blishments in Belgium
last night, it was officially announced
today. The German base at Brugges
with it's stores of war supplies and
aerodrome was heavily bombarded
and bombs were dropped along the
Cock canal. The raid had good re-
suits, the official report said.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-04
BRAZIL SEXES SHIPS.

RIO JANEIRO. June 4.-All Of
he German slips informed in Bra
zilian ports have been taken over.
Without incident, and given Brazil
ian names.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-04
THE WEATHER

Indiana - Probably showers and
thunderstorms 1ate tonight or Tues
day. somewhat warmer tonight
Lower Michigan-Probab Iv show
efs and thunderstorms tonight and
Tuesday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-04

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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-08-08

accommodations for fraternalists. In
Guiding lunch.
Drill competitions will be conducted
in tlIe big Stock Judging pavilion
Tuesday night, and it is expected that
several fraternal leaders of national
reputation will speak during the pro.
gram Of drill competitions.
There also will be an immense pa
rade of fraternalists Friday night dur
ing the night program in front Of the
grand stand, each order being repre-
sented by float.
Fratenal organizations are planning
to make Fraternal Day of value to
them as well as of value to the State
Fair. They intend the day as a sort
Of rallying time for consideration OF
fraternal matters. and it is understood
that a number of fraternal orders in
tend to hold state or national conven-
lions in Milwaukee during State Fair
Week, Sept. 10 to Is,
Bureaus to provide rooms and other
accommodations for fraternalists dur
ing their stay will be maintained both
in the downtown district in Milwaukee
and on the Fair grounds.
Fraternal Day was established In
1916. 1t Is expected that a Fraternal
Building will rise on the Fair grounds
some day.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-08-08

The above poster was drawn by
Herbert BrOckhausen of Milwaukee,
son of Frederick Brockhausen, mem
Der of the state council of defense 1t
was presented to the council, and was
admired, both because of it's artistic
value and because it was the work of
a son of German parents, an incident
which again proved the loyalty OF
German citizens to Uncle Sam.
Read what Mr.. Brockhausen says of
the poster:
by means of this poster l appeal
to the people of Wisconsin to do their
Il c .ailIng the German menace.
am German by descent, but / am
glad to be an American, and to have
the opportunity to do my bit in help
Ing crush the German idea of world
supremacy, and, by doing SO, help my
brothers in Germany to wipe out the
oppression of their militaristic gov
eminent.
'"This is small part of what shall
Try to do. am a freshman in the col
lege of letters and science at the Uni
Versity of Wisconsin, and as a mere
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-08-08

Ii you are not enrolled in the
army Of citizens which is working
with the State Council of Defense
TO increase the production of food,
communicate with a member of the
Council Of Defense in your county.
Wisconsin beat the nation in re
porting it's registration on DUTY
Day" and another greater victory
will be to lead all other states in
contributing to the necessities of
life which will be needed during
the war.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-08-08
Huxley on Men,

Professor Huxley once wrote to Mrs.
w. X, Clifford about men, They are
very queer animals-a mixture of horse
nervousness, ass stubbornnesS and
camel malice, with an angel bobbing
about unexpectedly like the apple in
the posset. and when they can do ex-
actly as they please they are very hard
to drive"