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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-05
CONSUMPTION IS
URGED BY TAFT
Declares Burden of War
Should be Shared by All
Between 19 and "a.

NEW YORK. Feb. 5.-Conscrip-
tion 10 build up an army for the
country's defense now the war -
on US" and for the future as well.
was advocated here Sunday by for
mer Pres't William n. Taft in an
address on the League To Enforce
Peace before the Brooklyn Institute
OF Arts and Sciences
Stirred as the people are by en-
thusiasm. az the break with Ger
many, they would support a con
scTiption measure. Mr.. Taft believ-
ed. not only 20 meet the present sit
uation but for the future after the
war shall end"
ConscriptiOn until now. he said.
has been OF doubtful expediency. "
because the popular opposition
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-05
NO ACTION YET BY
LATIN AMERICANS
Indications Are That They Will Fol-
low Lead of L. =. and Break
With Germany.

WASHINGTON. Feb. s. AL
though there have been indications
that the break between the United
States and Germany may be follow
ed by severance of relations also
between the Berlin government and
Brazil. Argentina and six other Lat
in-American Republics, no evidence
came TO light today 10 show that
the Latin-American diplomats here
were doing more than gathering in
formation 10 transmit 10 their gov
ernments.
Mr.. Naon, the Argentine ambas-
sador. was the only mem Der of the
Latin-American corps who called at
the state department during the day
He conferred for half an hour with
Counsellor Polk.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-05
Germans Wreck
Mac hinery of
p Steamers

MANILA Feb. Sit is reported
that virtually all the machinery and
engines Of the twenty three German
steamers lying in Philippine ports
have been damaged by their crews.
Seventeen of these vessels are in
termed at Manila. three at Cebu and
three at Zambo-Anga.
The damage in some cases is said
to have been done 80 hours before
the first report of the break in rela-
tons between the United states and
Germany The Filipino crews of the
steamers have been discharged. The
crews of the steamers at Cebu have
been excluded from the engine
TOoms.
The government has redoubled its
precautions concerning the ships.
but there have been no seizures.
The American squadron has re-
turned 70 Manila from target prac-
tice and is patrolling the bay.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-05
LONDON GETS OFFICIAL
NOTICE OF BREAK

LONDON, Feb. 5.-The American
embassy Sunday morning received
formal notification from Washington
TO discontinue representing German
interests In Great Britain. The
British government was advised at
the time that owing to the sever
ance of diplomatic relations the
United States has ceased TO repre-
sent British interests in Germany.
The state department advised the
embassy that it had not yet been
decided what neutral would be en-
trusted with German interests in
England, but that the embassy
would be notified later.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-05

mouse WOrk and nave an eight
pound baby girl. l know Lydia +.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
saved me from an operation which
every woman breads "-Mrs. Nellie
Fishback. 1921 Christy Ave. Louis
vile. Ky.
Everyone naturally breads the
surgeons knife. Sometimes nothing
else viii do, but many times Lydia
+. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
has saved the patient and made an
operation unnecessary.
II YOU have any symptom about
which YOU would like 10 know. write
10 the Lydia + Pinkham Medicine
Co. Lynn. Mass, for helpful advice
given free. ADV.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-05
WOULD VOTE ON WAR

TOLEDO. o., Feb. - German
Americans in mass meeting here
Sunday afternoon adopted a resolu-
ton proposing that the question OF
war or peace between the United
States and Germany be submitted TO
the American people by a referen-
DUN vote. More than 1000 attend
ed the meeting.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-05
G0MPERS CABLES GERMAN
LABOR TO USE INFLUENCE
Sends Message TO Trade Union Fed
Grafton To Try TO Prevent
Break With L -.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 5.-An ap-
peal 10 organized labor IN Germany
20 throw its influence against an
widening OF the breach with the
United states WIS Cabled TO Berlin
Sunday by Pres't Samuel Gompers
OF the American Federation OF La
Dor. The message was addressed to
Carl Legien, president OF the Ger
man Federation OF Trade Unions.
and said:
Cant yOu prevail upon German
government 20 avoid break with
United States and thereby prevent
Universal confiiCt?'
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-05
ST. LOUIS HIT BY FIRE
Blaze Famed ~ Gale Does $500. 900
Damage.

ST LOUIS. Mo. Feb. s. Fire,
swept by a 52-mile gale in zero tenn
perature. Sunday caused approx
mately 100000 damage and serious
injury TO five persons within few
feet of the spot where the Missouri
Athletic club was burned with loss
of 30 lives about three years ago.
The fire. however. was confined to
the buildings of a bakery company
where il originated.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-05
"THE GARDEN OF ALLAH"

Helen Ware. the well known emo
tiOnal actress, who has played here
a number Of times in big stage pro
auctions, has the leading feminine
role in the big spectacle, The Gar
den of Allah" which Will be shown
at the Oliver theater for one week
starting next Sunday She is ably
supported by Thomas Santschi and
an excellent cast
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-05
A FRIENDS
ADVICE
Woman Saved From a Seri-
Gus Surgical Operation.

Louisville. Ky.-'For four years l
suffered from female troubles. head
aches. and nervousness. l could not
sleep. had no appetite and il hurt
me 10 walk. II / tried 10 do my
work. I would have 20 lie down be-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-05

fore II was fin
ished. The doc
tors said ] would
have TO be Oper-
ated on and l
sim ly b o k Q
down. 4 friend
advised me 10
try Ly q ia r.
Pinkham = Veg
eta ble Compound
and the result is
I feel like a new
woman. l am
well and strOng.
do all my own
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-05

HONOLULU, Feb. 5.-The crew
of the informed German gunboat
Geier today set the vessel afire. ac-
cording to the authorities here. The
gunboat was of 1904 tons, and in
termed shortly after the war began.
She was built at Wilhelmshaven in
1894.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-05
WHERE ARE MY CHILDREN?"

The oliver theater Will be dark
until Thursday, when Where Are
My Children" the motion picture
which was shown here some time
ago, will again be exhibited for
three days. The performance will
start at l O'Clock each day and be
given continuously thereafter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-12

The Italian campaign will he dirccter!
by the lntcr-Allied War Committee.
General Foch. the French representa-
tive, VIII remain in Italy fer the time
being and Will play a prcpondcrant role
in dire citing the operations, which must
take wide scope.
1t had been hoped, the Matin Contin-
ues that the Italian withdrawal would
end at the Piavc river. but that is now
impossible inasmuch as the invaders
by debouchinS from the Trentino Will
compel the Italian army to Withdraw
at least to the Adiee line. This plan.
which Gen. Foch approves is to be put
into effect. and it is probable that e
the Italian troops continue to display
sufficient morale the Adicc positions
will permit the Offering of sufficient re-
sistance.
a Haeas dispatch from Rome re-
ports that large numbers of troops and
great quantities of war materials con-
tinue to arrive in the Trentino and Ty-'
rol.
CThe Tyrol being in Austria. this ev-
identity refers 10 Austro-German REIN
forccmcntS).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-12

derway in tho city, according to re-
ports reaching here today from Petro-
grad. An organization which has
adopted the name of All-Russian Com
mittce for Saving the Country and the
Revolution announced that the defeat
of the EolsheVikj movement was a
matter only of days or hours.
kerensky on Way to Petrograd
The town Of Tsarkuc- Selo. - miles
south Of Petrograd, where former EN-
pcrur Nicholas lived much Of the time
is SAID to have been captured by loyal
forces. after which the rebels retired
to Pctroerad in disorderly mobs. The
chief wireless station is now con-
troilcd ~ loyal troops. The Red Guard
has been defeated i'll Moscow Pre-
mier kcrensky is said to be approach
Ing Pctruerad.
The following was received today by
wireless from Russia:
To All army organizations and COM
missaries: The revolt against the
Eolsheviki is increasing in Petroerad
Today open attacks against them be-
gan, and fusilades are taking place in
the streets at some places The tele-
pIititt - IN llle HdlluS OF the JunkorS
The Dowmn was occupied by. the
general arns committee which has re-
moved the Bolshcviki guards
In Moscow the Red Guard was de-
featcd
Premier kcrensky VIII approach
Petrograd toward evening" Commune
cation with Him has been established
y delegation from the Committee for
Saving the Country and the Revolu-
ton has teen sent TO kerensky.
"Liquidation o. the Bolsheviki adj
venture is only a matter of DAYS or
hours. For the most successful LIQUID
alton of this adventure it is necessary
t'lat all democratic forces unite around
the All Russian Committee for saving
the Country and the Revolution"
Another Russian wireless dispatch
says.
"a regiment faithful to the government
and the revolution in full agreement with
the Cossa ks. the Soldiers and Work
mems Delegates, al democratic organiza-
tions. occupied tho town of Tsarskoe-
Selo and the chief radio station. The
rchcls are retiring in disorderly mobs on
Petrograd.
Severe measures are being taken
Continued on Pare 3-CoI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-12

10 appear al hearing before him to-
morrow.
Fire Most Spectacular
Tho fire was ono Of the most spec
tacuiar of recent years in tho city Tho
buildings ranged from two TO six sto-
RIGS in height and only parts Of two
Of them remain standing. Tenement
houses nearby were cmpticd of Occn-
pants and il was only with the great
est struggle by the fircmcn that the
flames were confined 10 the factory
Five fircmen were injured by falling
walls and a water tower was dcmolish-
ed under an avalanche Of bricks.
The flames apparently cnveloped the
different buildings of the factory ST.
multaneousy for the entire plant was
a mass of flames soon after the fra
started.
A series Of explosions, caused when
the flames reached the oil accumuIa-
tons in the machinery added to tho
danger of the fire. Some of the cx-
plosions were so severe that they calls-
ed floors and walls to collapse, send
ing up clouds Of sparks that flew to,
nearby buildings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-12
EMPEROR CHARLES
NARROWLY ESCAPES
DEATH IN TORRENT

IN terdam Nov i, tr,uorr
''iIFS Of Austro- Hungary is reported
"iSi"ich from Gorozia to have
.'''"'> escaped death in a mountain
ny on has way on a visit 10 Palm
nt p,"5 N Northern Italy near Udinc
r,s'''f GH was accompanied hv King
hrl, y" hf Bulgaria. His automobile
49,, uoNn while he was crossing a
or, mountain stream. The Empor-
r,,, Nv" iootmen attempted to carry
All ,t "SA'fo, hut lost their footing and
,ara. n.y. were swept a considera BILE dis
,Ne ny the swift current
tnaily tho rescue of the Emperor
~. accomplished by members of his
ma particularly Prince Felix of Par
f,.a Nn" bong strong swimmer
Ionl ,i'G INTO the stream and took
r,,,, Large Of the rescue work. The
fo, rV'"F Is said to he none the worse
= ms experiences.
rarr' liner details of Emperor Charles
va, escape say that the Emperor
VIM. >eo only by catching hold of a
s,re., ianging over the bed of the
v, nLe'm- The Emperor was cons,a,tI,
his a.I 'sto as the willow bent under
Ten, e"' and the force of the cur
er,jo,s comianions after great ex-
the 49,, procured heavy beam with.
u winch all reached shore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-12

on the Italian front the Italian line
in the north has stiffencd under the re-
enforcement il has received from the
British and French. Even the Ger
man official communication does not
mention any further retirement by the
Italians, but on the contrary admits
that east of Saiago. where the Aus
tro-Germans made gains last week.
the Italians in strong force attacked
the invaders, recaptured lost positions.
The Italians took about 100 prisoners.
In the Susana valley an enemy adj
vance guard was captured.
Along the middle and southern
reaches of the Piava the Italians are
they have been forced to give up tho
Nidor bridge head northeast of Ire
viso, after having fought a delaying
hattie in which they had time to blow
UP the bridge crossing the scream.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-12
All Russian Committee for Saving Country and
Revolution Announces Defeat of r d i c a s
Short Matter = Loyal Forces Capture Tsars-
koe-Selo Is Miles from Petrograd and r e d
Guard Has Been Defeated in Moscow

Apparently the Bolsheviki uprising
in Petrograd is nearing it's end and
Premier kcrensky may soon again he
in power.
Late advices from petrosrad are 20
the effect that the revolutionists have
been defeated in Moscow and at Tsar-
Selo. and from the latter town.
which is 10 miles distant from Petro-
grad are retreating a disorderly mob
toward the capital
In Petrograd street fighting has TAX
On place, with the Cossacks and other
loyalists having the better OF the Boil
shcvlki clement, while keronsky with
100000 men is on HIS way from Cat
china to reinforce the loyalists. TO
stay his progress, however, the rails
of the Petrograd- Gatchina Railway
have been torn up and large forces Of
the Bolsheviki are said to have gone
out to give battle. To add to the
troubles of the Kerensky government
a state Of war has been proclaimed in
Finland and the governor general dis
missed, his place having been taken by
(: sailor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-12
Iron and Steel as Well as Food

Flour, sugar, eggs, butter and canned
goods of various kinds are contained
in the list Of foodstuffs compiled by
the secret service men. Large quanti-
ties of iron, steel. copper, cotton and
chemicals also have been found, a
part of which. il WAS announced, is
owned by Germans
The value Of the foodstuffs not re-
ported to the government was placed
at s3S, 1876. 142 and the metals, cotton
and other materials at 49, 449,02s.
It was stated that one consignment
Of 700 hegs Of iute is known to have
been bought with money deposited
here by the Deutsches Bank of Ber-
lin. the official, financial institution Of
the German government. About 70
per cent of the commodities is said to
he held as collateral for loans made
by banks. but nothing regarding the
nature Of the loans could be learned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-12
RUSSIAN CONGRESS DECLARES
VOID ALL SECRET TREATIES
Abolshes Right of Land Ownership and Hands
Over Estates to Agricultural Committees
Washington Hears Report of 100000 Pledged
to Kerensky and Is Hopeful

army Of occupation and organizing Its
own political regime, such state Of
things us annexation or violent usurpa-
ton. The government considers that the
active carrying on Of the war in order
to spare weak uationalitieS which have
been conquered between rich and power
full nations is a great crime against hu
mainly.
Accordingly the government soleInnlv
pr0Clalns its decision to sign peace
terms which will bring this war to an
end on the conditions mentioned above
which are equitable for AL the ma
tionalities.
The proposal further says the above
must not he considered final but that
the government consents to examine
into any other peace terms only in
Sisting that these terms he set forth as
speedily rs possible by some belliger-
ent arJ the terms he absolutely clear
without the slightest ambiguity and
without secret character"
Avoid All Secret Treaties
The proposal thcn goes on TO say
that the government announces its
Determination to carry on peace ne
@otiations openly before the whole
Continued on Page 3-CoI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-12
central. POWERS ARE
AWAITING PROPOSALS
PEACE FROM RUSSIA

Amsterdam. Nov. 11.-"Thc new Rus
sian government may be expected
shortly to make peace proposals to the
Central Powers, and the latter should
come to an agreement regarding the re
ply which is to be made SAYS the
Fremrdcnblatt Of Vienna.
Newspapers Discuss Program
The newspaper discusses Sympathet-
icaliy the peace program announced by
the Soldiers and Workmcn's Dele
gates. 1t suggests that the Central
Powers make counter proposals car
rying their own conception of the
rights of nations to self determination
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-12
NO ATTEMPT
By Germans to Retake
Passchendaele Ground
French RepuIse Enemy in Violent Bat
tie in the Vosaes-Brtsh Continue
to Make Progress Against Turks in
Palestine

The Germans Sunday made no at
tcmpts to rccapturc the ground taken
from them BY the British Saturday
in the region of Passchenadelc, con-
tenting themselves merely with the
bombardment Of the newly won line.
a heavy rainfall prevented the British
from extending their gain. Bomb
ardments and minor attacks have
Continued on Page 3-CoI s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-12
CHINESE FACTIONS
READY FOR CLASH

Pekin, Nov. 1.-THE National Coun-
Gil summoned to act as a parliament
to frame election laws, held its first
formal meeting yesterday with dele
gates present from all. provinces ex-
cept Yun-Nan.
Northern troops in large numbers
{; re moving into south China, apparent
~ preparing for a clash with support
ers Of the Canton independent move
ment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-12
ITALIANS PLEASED
WITH ALLIED PLANS

Paris, Nov. 11.-I'remier Painleve re-
turned yesterday from his visit with
French and British officials to the Ital-
ian front. and expressed unwaverin.
confidence in the victory of the forces
Of freedom.
Their very principle Of liberty
means that they cannot impose upon
themselves the brutal discipline OF the
Central Powers" said the premier
Theirs is entirely different discipline
forged by trials as metal under the
hammer"
Meeting Of War Council
a meeting Of the War Council war
heid Yesterday afternoon and the cab
met was III session. After the cabinet
meeting 4 scmi-official note was issued
confirming the news Of the establish
mont Of permanent inter-allicd staff
under Gems. Foch, Wilson and Cador-
NJ TO sit at Versailles. The note adds
that nothing has impressed the Ital-
ian government and people more than
the extraordinary celebrity with which
their allies arrived at this decision.
II IS the first time that unity Of
action on unity front has been truly
realized says the note. Nothing will
DO $" much to heighten tho prestage Of
France.
Armed Support to Be Increased
The Matin says it was decided at III ,
conference in Italy that France and
Great Britain would increase the arm
cd support already given to Italy. the
effort to be shared equally by the two
powers. The United States also has
been considered. the newspaper SAYS.
In planning for future cooperation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-12
nNention tomorrow.
Surprise to Delegates

To most of the delegates the an
ncur &C ment Of the Presidents coming
cd tonight that the invitation to the
President TO address the convention
lad been extended by the Executive
Council of tie Federation in October
'"Fhe President" said Samuel Comp
ers. president Of the Federation, to
newspaper men, will deliver a mes
sage to labor and through labor to
the American people. That's all | can
tell you
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-12
Italian GOVERNMENT IS IMPRESSED WITH
CELEBRITY OF ALLIED ACTION IN CRISIS

Permanent Inter-Allied Staff Decided Upon to
Sit at Versailles that Italian Army
Will Withdraw to Adige Line Before Great
Stand Is Made-Austrians Capture the City of
Belluno on Upper Piave-Lost Positions Are
Captured by Italians and Teutonic Prisoners
Taken-Line in North Stiffens
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-12
b0LSHEv|kI UPRISING
NEARING ITS END

London, NOV. 1.-THE Bolsheviki
revolution in Petrosrad is reported to
be approaching collapse. Regiments
loyal to Premier kcrenslly are march
inc on the capital, and fighting is un-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-12

London Nov. IA dispatch receiv-
ell from the semi official Russian news
agency gives the text of resolution
passed last Friday by the Norkinen'S
and Soldiers Congress in pctrograd,
calling for peace, the proposal declar-
ing that all belligcrcnt governments
should enter Immediately into neEo-
tiations for a democratic and equit-
able peace"
THE government desires peace to
he democratic and equitable" says the
resolution. (which is aspired to by
majority of the working classes Of all
the belligercnt countries worn out and
ruined by war-the peace which the
Russian workmcn called for on the
fall of the monarchy. 1t should be
an immediate peace without anneza-
ton (that is to say without usurpa
ton of foreign territory and without
violent conquest of nationalities) and
without indemnities
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-12
PRESIDENT WILSON TO
DELIVER MESSAGE TO
AMERICAN LABOR

buffalo, y. Y, Nov. 11.-Dclesates
assembled here for annual convention
Of the American Federation of Labor
waited tonight with keenost interest 70
hear the address which President Will
son will deliver at the opening session
Of the convention tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-12

New York, Nov. 11-New York City's
waterfront was the scene Of another
disastrous fire today when the fac
tory of the Washburn Wire Co, which
was working on large war orders for
the United States government was de-
strOyed with an estimated loss of near
~ S2,000000. The patrolman who dis
covered the fire declared he found
three separate blazes at different plac-
cs in the factory which was housed in
series Of buildings extending from
l17th to 118th streets and a block deep
on the East river front in Harlem.
Enemy Aliens Employed
Daniel c. Turner general manager
of the company told Fire Marshal Bro
phe that 35 Germans and 200 Austri-
ans were included in the force Of 1000
employees in the factory and all but
one had zone permits issued ~ the
federal government.
Fire Marshal Rrophe had summoned
Mr.. Turner and score Of employees
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-12
Ingredients and Weight
of LOaves Are to Be
Fully Prescribed
PRICES WILL NOT
BE REGULATED
But Standardization Is Expected
to Reduce Prices for Pound
LOaves to Seven or Eight
Cents Each-Fancy Breads to
Be Eliminated and Loaf Siz-
es Reduced to Four.

Washington, Nov 11.-Detinite steps
to standardize bread and lower its
Price will be taken tomorrow when
President Wilson issues proclamation
placing all bakers under government
license Dec 10 and subjecting them to
Food administration rules prescribing
ingredients and weights of loavcs.
Prices will not he fixed, but with the
standardization it is expected that nat
ural competition and simplihcation of
distribution will force down prices for
pound leaves to seven or eight cents