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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-02
HUNS ONLY so Fl AWAY
Close to American Trcnches-TOo
Swampy for Trench Rats.

With the American Army in France.
Feb 2.-(By the Associated Press.) y
American troops in trenches on the
French front at one place are only
sixty feet from the German line. In
another place a mile of ground sepa-
rates the opposing positions. At this
point, however, there are a number of
ponds and neither side apparently de-
sires to occupy the water covered
ground The American trenches all
are in more or less marshy ground,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-02

frightfully burned.
Cross No Mans Land.
lieutenant from Marlin, Tex, to-
day led a ratrol of Sammies over No
Mans Land under the very noses of
the Germans. Right under the Ger
man barbed wire the soldiers lay and
waited three hours
A German accordion, manipulated
by German fingers. wheezed Tan
nenbaum." A soldier from one of the
Dakotas, possessed of too much pep"
leaped to his feet and, with fingers
swapping. hoped about keeping time
to the music, cabaret fashion. A
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-02
HE'S YOUNGEST MAJOR
Sch of Yale President. Now in Army
Soon to Wed.

New York, Feb. Maj. Morris
Hadley, son of the president of Yale
university and called the youngest ma
jor in the United States army, is to
wed
Mr. and Mrs. John Wood Blodgett,
of New York and Grand Rapids. have
announced the engagement of their
daughter. Katherine Cummings BlSd-
gett, to Major Hadley.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-02
Cross No Mans Land.

was covered with mustard gas and was
frightfully burned.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05
CHARLTON LAD
DIES in CAMP
WALTER WEST, SECOND LUCAS
COUNTY SOLDIER TO DIE
IN SERVICE.

Charlton. Feb. 4.-Walter West. a
Charlton boy, died Friday afternoon.
February 4, at Camp Pike, Little
Rock, Ark. He was member OF the
S06th field artillery Battery c. He
had been i'll for two weeks with pneu-
monia and scarlet fever He was
20 years and 4 days old.
His mother, Mrs. John Webb of Eng
lish township, received the word of
her sons death Saturday evening. The
remains arrived in Charlton this
morning and the funeral will be held
tomorrow at p m. from the Charlton
Presbyterian church. The services
will be conducted by Rev. Charles w.
McClelland. Interment will be made
in the Cain cemetery.
This is the second Charlton boy to
die in the service of his country. Ray
mond Cain. who was buried Friday
afternoon. being the other, the same
day Walter West died. They had
been chums for many years and were
members of the same Sunday school.
The young soldier leaves his moth
er, Mrs John Webb, three sisters and
three brothers.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05
OLD RESIDENT
OF AGENCY DIES
PIONEER, SUCcUMeS At
HIS HOME. -

Elias D. Fair pioneer contractor and
manufacturer OF Wapello county,
passed away yesterday at his home in
Agency. He was II years of age.
Mr.. Fair has lived near Agency over
60 years, having come to Iowa with
his family in the spring of 1856. For
a number of years he was a contractor
and builder, and he later was identi-
fed with many business interests in
Ottumwa. In 1887 he became men,
ber of the firm Of Fair, Williams and
Co.. manufacturers Of steel bridges
and structural iron work. He retired
from business about eight years ago,
and since that time has lived quietly
at his home in Agency
He was born near Manchester, Car
roll county, Maryland, on February Is,
1S46, in family Of ten children. Five
sisters and one brother survive him.
In 1869, he was married to Sarah E.
Giltner. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Giltner, pioneers of Wapello
county. To this union were born six
children, all of whom are living, name
ly, DR.. A. B. Fair, Frederick, Okla:
Mrs. Clyde E. Adams, Mrs o. E.
Slater and Mrs. Roy w. Johnston of
mosa, and William E. Fair, Cheyenne,
Wyo
The funeral will be held at the resi-.
dence at 2 p. III. Tuesday, conducted
by Rev. J. A. Wilson, pastor Of Agency
NJ. f. church. Burial will be in Ottum.
wa cemetery.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05
2 MEN BLAMED
FOR ORHOLOCAUST
CAPTAIN AND PILOT OF NUM-
TIONS SHIP HELD FOR
HALIFAX DISASTER.

Halifax, Feb. 4.-Blame for the col
lision between the French munitions
ship Mont Blanc and the Belgian relief
ship limo, resulting in the explosion on
the former vessel which destroyed a
large part of Halifax on December b.
was placed on Pilot Mckay and Cap
tain Lamodec of the French ship. IN
Judgment announced today by the gov
ernment commission which investigat-
ed the collision.
With the announcement of the COM
missions judgment Pilot Mckay was
arrested, charged with manslaughter,
the commission having recommended
that he be criminally prosecuted and
his license cancelled.
The commission held that Captain
Lamodec and the pilot violated the
rules of the road.
The commission also recommends
to the French authorities the cancel
lation of the license of Captain Lamo-
dec and that he be dealt with accord
ing to the law of his country.
Captain Lamodec also was arrested
charged with manslaughter.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05
PACKERS CLOSE
DOOR TO HENEY
SWIFT INTERESTS FORMALLY RE-
FUSE TO GIVE INVESTIGATOR
VALUABLE PAPERS.

Chicago, Feb. 4.-Representatives OF
Chicago packing interests again today
formally refused to turn over to gov
ernment investigators certain conf
Dental documents which had been de-
manded in connection with the fed
eral trade commission investigation of
the packing industry. Further. when
Francis j. Heney, special counsel for
the commission. arrived at the office
of Henry Veeder. counsel for Swift
and company, he learned that the lat
ter had broken the seal which had
been placed in the vault when the first
refusal was recorded last week
Veeder told Heney that the govern
ment had no legal right to the docu-
ments and that in refusing to deliver
them he was acting on his conSttu-
tional rights.
Formal refusal to permit Mr.. Heney
to enter the vault was recorded and
Mr.. Heney then left the office. Re-
ports of impending court actions were
current Immediately, but there was no
formal announcement.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05
BRITISH CASUALTIES
TOUCH LOW RECORD

London, Feb. 4.-The British casual
ties reported during the week ended
today totalled 1854, divided as fol-
lows:
Killed or died OF wounds Officers,
81; men, 1925.
Wounded or missing-Officers, 17S;
men, 4,S05.
1.-THE lowest mark for many months
past was reached by last weeks casu-
alties. They compared with S.5sS the
previous week. with 1908 the week
Immediately preceding and 1851 for
the week ended December 81, the pre-
v;ous low figure for any week in recent
months
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05
HEROES OF ITALIAN
VICTORY ARE FETED

an inspiring sight as the boyish-
looking soldiers came along the
road. Their helmets and uniforms
were still splashed with the mud
of the big fight but they marched
proudly and appeared happy over
the enthusiastic tribute.
Brigadier General Ferrigo, COM
1nander of the brigade, marched
at the head with group OF wound
ed officers. their heads bandaged
and arms in sings.
One regiment was commanded
by a major who took the place OF
the colonel who was killed in
Tuesdays fight. A squadron Of
airplanes hovered overhead, scat
tering confetti on the victors.
General Pecori Garibaldi. com.
mander of the first army, was at
the head Of the reviewing party.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05
rEUroN LEADERS CONFER.

Amsterdam, Feb. 4-Dr. Kuehlmann,
German foreign minister; Count Ger
min, the eAustro-Hungarian foreign min.
lister, and General Won Ludendorff. Ger
man chief quartermaster general, a
semi-official announcement from Ber-
lin says, will come to Berlin at once
to participate in deliberations in
political and economic questions af-
fecting the common interests and ter.
ritories Of Germany and Austro-Hun.
gary. Count Botho Won Wedel. the
German ambassador to Vienna, also is
expected to attend
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05
SALE Of FLOUR
IS RESTRICTED
Food Administration Orders
Use Of Substitutes for
Wheat Products.

The sale of wheat -four beginning
today and until further orders by the
United States Food Administration,
will be restricted practically so per
cent. That is, substitutes for wheat
will have to be purchased pound for
pound by the consumer when order
made in this rule is when substituting
potatoes for -four. then the purchaser
must buy four pounds Of spuds for
every one of flour.
The local retail grocers will meet
tonight in the Commercial club to dis
cuss the new Food Administration
orders and Secretary F. T. Lynch Of
the Retail Grocers' association has
been in touch with the dealers all day
spreading the information regarding
the new rules. The meeting is called
for eight o'clock.
HARPER ISSUES RULES.
w. T. Harper. county food admins
traitor has promulgated the rules for
distribution of wheat flour as ordered
by the National Food Administration.
These rules were effective February
!. 1918. but were not put into effect in
Ottumwa until this morning.
All previous arrangements such as
flour ordered prior to that time,
bought and paid for prior to that time
were nullified by the rulings effective
in Ottumwa February 4th.
SOME OF THE SUBSTITUTES.
Consumers in ordering wheat flour
from the retailer must order equal
quantities of substitutes. The substi
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05
EMMA GOLDMAN OFF
FOR MISSOURI PRISON

New York, Feb. 4.-Emma Goldman,
Russian anarchist whose convictions
of conspiracy against the selective
draft was upheld by the United States
supreme court. left here today to re-
sumo serving her sentence Of two
years in the jefferson City, Mo-, peni-
Tertiary.
Alexander Berkman convicted of
the same charge and given a similar
sentence will be taken to the federal
prison at Atlanta, Ga.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05
fBy Associated Press STAFF
CorreSDOndent


Italian Headquarters in North
ern Italy, Feb. g. The Sassari
brigade of young Sardinians which
distinguished itself by cutting its
way up the Col di Rosso last Tues
day, came out of the trenches to-
day.
1t was an event which stirred
the neighboring country. The
peasantry, with children and ba-
bies, came from fifty miles around
to see these young heroes. The
city was gay with flags. the walls
were covered with posters, Hail!
Sassari Heroes!" Children carried
flowers to strew along the route OF
their march.
The brigade marched twenty
miles from it's trenches and 1t was
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05
HIGH ARMY OFFICERS
RECEIVE DISCHARGES

Washington, D. c., Feb. Army
orders published today announce the
honorable discharge Of Brigadier Gen.
eral Albert A. Logan on duty with the
28th national army division at Camp
Hancock, Georgia, and of the resigna-
tion of Brigadier General Frederick
w. Stillwell also Of the national army,
in France. Physical condition or
other circumstances making it impos-
sible for the officers to perform their
duties were responsible.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05
Yankee Artillerymen Show
Superiority Over Foe in
First Gun Duel in Lor-
raine; Two Americans
i Killed; Enemy Loss Heavy
AMERICAN SECTOR
ON LORRAINE SOIL

Last night in Washington the
department Of public information
made the official announcement
that the sector Of the western
front which. the American forces
have taken over is on the German
border, just inside the province
Of Lorraine. This fact has been
known throughout America for
several weeks but the rules OF the
censorship have prevented its pub
Iication.
With the release Of this an
nouncement, The Courier is able
to, announce also that the head
quarters Of the regiment Of which
Ottumwa's Company G is a part
is in the rear Of the center Of the
American sector, near the city OF
Nancy, France.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05
RAILWAYS
PARALYZED AGAIN

New York, Feb 4.-The extensive
movement of freight on which the
eastern railroads had counted during
the past week was brought to sud-
den stop by yesterdays storm which,
taken with the four previous ones has
created the worst condition of wealth
er known in fifty years. A. H. Smith,
regional director announced today.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05
TEUTON UNREST
No GUARANTE
Of REVOLUTION
Secretary Baker Warns Ma
ton Against Danger of
Overc0nfidence.
ANNOUNCES YANKEES
HOLD SECTOR OF LINE

Washington, D. c., Feb. 4.-Warn-
ing the nation not to permit reports OF
strikes and other internal disturb,
ances in Germany to slacken its war
PREPARATIONS. Secretary Baker, in his
weekly military review today. also
makes the official announcement that
American troops are at last holding a
portion of the actual battle front
For the first time, also, Secretary
Baker declares that it is fully believed
the allies have preponderance OF
men and guns on the western front
despite the fact that the German line
has been strengthened by troops from
the Russian field. Secretary Baker
declared the reports of numerical su-
periority have been spread by the en-
emy himself.
AMERICANS BLOCK RAID.
Reviewing operations for the week
ending February 2, Secretary Baker
says:
American troops which have now
completed their training are occupy
ing a portion of the actual battlefront.
The operations in which our troops
have SO far been engaged were OF
minor character.
"On January 80 the Germans at
tempted a strongly pushed raid against
our line for purposes of identification.
Under cover of a heavy mist the en-.
envy was able to reach our advanced
positions. A short brush ensued and
the raiders we're compelled to WITH
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05
Sweden Asked
To Take Back
Aland Islands

r oNDON, Feb. 4.-Kine Gustav
of Sweden, according to
- Stockholm dispatch to the
Times, has received a deputation
from the AIand islands who pre-
sented a petition from the inhabit-
ants asking for reunion with
Sweden.
The AIand islands, numbering
eighty, are in the Gulf Of Bothnia
and have formed part Of Finland.
The islands were taken from
Sweden by Russia In 1909. Their
population Is about 25,000, mostly
Swedes.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05

- NSIGN KRYLENKO, commander
in-chief of the bolsheviki armies
In recent speech in Petrograd
Ensign Krylenko spoke Of the attitude
of the allies toward the bolshevih and
declared that the bolsheviki would not
be cannon-fodder for the allies imper-
ialists, but that they would fight for
the victory of the revolution and the
alone.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05
Kaiser Creates
Special Medals
For U-Boat Men

4 MSTERDAM, Feb. 4.-Emper-
~ or William created special
q = decoration for U-boat crews
on the anniversary Of the inau9ur-
alton Of ruthless submarine war
fare as recognition for meritor-
ious work during the war;" The
vossisehe Zeitun9 says the decor
alton is available for officers and
crews after three voyages.
The emperor also has conferred
the order Of pour lem trite on Ad-
miraI Won Holtzendorff, head Of
the naval general staff, and Ad-
miraI Seheer, commander Of the
German battle fleet.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05
GERMAN AIRDRomE BOMBED.

London. Feb. 4. 4.-"Yesterday naval
aircraft carried out bombing raid on
the enemy airdrome at Houttave. Bel
gium," the admiralty reports. Many
bombs were dropped on the objectives.
During the day, in the course of
aerial fighting. one enemy aircraft was
destroyed and two were driven down
out of control. Two Of our machines
failed to return
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05
LBy Associated Press Staff
CorrespOndent.

With the American Army In France,
Feb. 3. (Delayed) =, American
officers were elated over the re-
suits of the first artillery duel
between the American and German
Eunners, which followed preliminary
shelling by the Germans Saturday eve-
ming. In official reports to the head
quarters of their organizations the in
1antry commanders today. paid tribute
Y b the promrtness with which the artil-
lery responded to the call for bar
rage and to the effectiveness of the
FOES DEFENsEs WRECKED.
Aerial reconnaissance today show
Cd that the American gun fire had had
q very destructive effect. 1t will re-
qulre several nights OF hard work un-
der artillery fire for the Germans to
repair the first line trenches caved in
by the American 75's and to patch the
gaps in the barbed wire.
1t is know that at least three enemy
dugouts were demolished, probably
with some casualties. On the other
hand the damage done to the Amer
lean trenches will be repaired before
tomorrow morning.
y. 8. HEADQUARTERS SHELLED.
In a regimental headquarters village
Bhelled by the enemy, many buildings
we're wrecked completely or in part,
the debris being piled in the streets.
There we're no casualties among the
officers. The whistling Of two big
shells gave warning of the coming
bombardment and officers and men
sought shelter in the dugouts. The
bombardment of the headquarters vii
1ages came at the end of period OF
Smelling which had extended gradually
along several kilometers of the front.
ROCKET GIVES WARNING.
The German artillery opened the en-
gagement with desultory lombard
ment Of the American trenches at
certain point, firing many shrapnel
shells. In the midst Of this q red
rocket calling for barrage ascended
from the German first lines. Before
the German artillery could respond the
American 75's, summoned into action
by summons from the first line, laid
Q curtain of fire along the enemy first
lines. Then began the battle of the
gunners. The increased intensity of
the German fire was met Immediately
by the Americans, who had not only
showered shells on the original sector,
but quickly extended their activity to
wide front.
MIST sHRoUDs SECTOR.
Within twenty minutes the 75s and
larger pieces were boming all along
the valley. the shelling finally spread
ing to a town in which regimental
headquarters were located.
AS darkness settled down the guns
grew quiet.
Heavy mists again overhung the
American sector today. Consequently
there was artillery work and no aerial
activity.
AlRPLANEs UNDER FIRE.
Many airplanes yesterday of both
sides took advantage of the first op-
portunity Of patrolling they have had
for some days. They darted along the
lines under steady criss-cross fire.
Two French airplanes engaged and
drove back three Germans just before
sunset.
There was considerable sniping. in
the course of which two Americans
were wounded.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05
FRENCH RAID FOES LINE.

London. Feb 4-"Early last night a
part of our troops raided the enemy's
trenches east of Hargicourt," says to-
days official announcement. THE
hostile artillery was active during the
northeast Of Gavrelle."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05
HITCHCOCK ARRAIGNS ADMINISTRA TION

THIS is the first photo to reach the
United States of Field Marshal
= Won Worysch. 1t is generally un.
derstood that he is to lead the long
heralded German drive in the west If it
ever gets under way. Won Worysch
led the Hun invasion of Poland in 1915.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05
DRAFT BALANCE
Gets SUMMONS
February % Fixed for Mob
ilizatiOn of Final
Increment.

Des Moines, Feb. 4.-Mobilization
at Camp Dodge of the remainder of
Iowa's quota of the first national
army was ordered today by the war
department in the five-day period be.
ginning February %. Approximately
$500 men are affected.
1t was understood at the Office of
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05
IN PATH
Of GOLD WAVE
Warmer Weather Is In Store
For Tomorrow, Fore
casters Say.

ottumwans awoke today to an
other cold spell despite the hopes
held out Saturday for more moder-
ate weather this Wek. The local
observer reported the coIdest tenn
erature Of the past twenty-four
hours at 8 o'clock this morning,
when is degrees below zero was
registered.
During the forenoon the TEN
perature rose until at II o'clock
zero was reached. The highest
point registered at the local sta
tion was degrees above zero.
This was early last night, for at s
p. m. the Thermometer stood at 7
degrees above zero. Some COM
fort is held out in the prediction
today for rising temperature Tues
day and warmer Wednesday.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05

Chicago, Feb. "A severe cold wave
has overspread the lake region and
the Ohio, Upper Mississippi and Mis-
souri, valleys, but according to the fore
cast. generally fair weather with rising
Temperatures is due tomorrow. The
lowest temperature recorded here last
might was 8 degrees below zero. The
coldest spot on the map was Mime
dosa, Manitoba. which reported 36 be-
low zero.
Some other below zero temperatures
were Charles City, Iowa, 20; Cincin-
natl, 4; Columbus. 2; Davenport, IA;
Des Moines. 16: Dubuque, IA; Duluth.
%; Keokuk. 10; Madison, Wis, 1s;
Omaha, s; Peoria, IA; Springfield, 10;
Sioux City, IS, and St. Paul, 16.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05
COURT MARTIAL IS SECRET.

London, Feb. 4.-With the exception
OF a new movement at Jena, reported
by the Tageblatt of Berlin. the Ger
man strikes appear virtually to have
ended. The leaders Of the strikers ad-
vised that work be resumed today.
German newspapers record no dis
turbances in Berlin on Saturday.
The directors Of the Krupp works
report. the Cologne Gazette says. that
only 400 out Of 100000 workmen went
on strike and that these were fined
or dismissed.
The Berlin Vorwaerts says that the
building in which the strikers court
martial is sitting is closed to the pub
lie and guarded by troops. Heinrich
Schultze. the first prisoner to be tried,
was sentenced to imprisonment for
six months for having distributed
leaflets urging workers to strike.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05
DEATH PENALTY
FOR STRIKERS,
GERMAN EO|CT
Censorship Closes Avenues
of News From In
dustry Centers.
WORKERS AT JENA
FACTORIES HALTS
lAssociated Pre.s summary.l

Associated Press Summary
Death by execntiUns the threat
held over Berlin workmeL tho do not
return to their tasks today. Repres-
sive measures instituted by the Ger
man government have taken the form
of orders to the strikers to resume
work on pain of trial by court mar
tial which will have power to impose
the death sentence.
Berlin has been one of the main
centers OF the strike movement and it
has been admitted officially that 120,-
900 workers were idle because Of
strikes there, while unofficial esti-
mates have run as high as 100000.
The German capital was quiet Satur-
day, according to semi-offcial state
ments received in Holland, virtually
the only form in which news Of the
strike has been permitted to leave
Germany.
JENA WORKERS OUT.
Another strike is reported to have
broken out at Jena. in the grand
duchy Of Saxe-Weimer. Authentic
reports from other parts Of Germany
are lacking. as the Germany newspa'
pers give little information concern
ing actual happenings. Vorwaerts,
the socialist organ, says that it is i'm
possible to give news because OF the
force of circumstances"
A significant announcement is made
semi.oficially in Berlin. It is said
that foreign ministers OF Austria and
Germany and General Won Ludendorf.
chief quartermaster general, will meet
today in Berlin. They will discuss
economic and political questions at,
fecting the interests and territories OF
the two countries, both OF which have
been troubled recently by strikes, due
to food difficulties and the peace nego-
tiations with Russia.
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