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Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-01
SENATEFA|LS TO
REACH VOTE ON
SUFFRACEb|LL

two less than the requisite two
thirds majority. Opposition lead
ers declared that despite the presi-
dents action none of the 81 men,
bers Heretofore classed as opposed
to the resolution had given any in
1ication of voting for it.
With nine senator's absent and
paired-six for and three against
the resolutlon-the senate was said
to stand So to 81, respectively, with
q change of two senator's necessary
to carry the amendment. In spite
of the fact Chairman Jones Of the
suffrage committee planned to press
fer final vote.
Before the president left the cap
itol today, attack on the resolution
from the democratic side began.
Senator Underwood of Alabama
told the senate that the resolutions
adoption could not affect the result
of the war because the war proba-
bly, would be over by the time the
proposed constitutional amendment
would become effective.
Senator Phelan of California,
democrat, referred to the presidents
action as a compliment" to the
senate, declaring the executive had
answered the question of Senator
Benet of South Carolina as to
whether the resolution was a war
measure. Senator Phelan called up
On the senate to respond to the
presidents appeal, while Senators
Smith of South Carolina and Beck
ham OF Kentucky, both democrats,
insisted that the resolution was not
war measure,
Debate is expected to close early
tomorrow as only few senators
have indicated a desire to speak.
They include Senator Martin of
Virginia, democrat, who is reported
not to have disclosed his position
on the resolution, but who has been
counted by opposition leaders as
among their forces. Senate leaders
hope. to reach the final roll call be-
fore adjournment.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-01
ARMISTICE TO
stop WAR MOVES
Continued From Page One.)

the war, American officials have
carefully refrained from exercising
any direct influence in this mo-
mentous event. Since the United
States never has declared war on Bull
garia, the government has not felt at
liberty to make any suggestions to
its co-belligerents at this stage,
which is regarded as purely mill
tary.
1t is believed, however, that in
the final adjustment of the i'm
portant political questions involved
in the conditions to be imposed upon
Bulgaria at the conclusion of the
world war, the United States will
be invited to discuss this subject
with the entente allies at the peace
council.
II was stated today that no in
structions had been given to any
American diplomatic representatives
in the Balkans to extend the good
Offices of the United States to either
Bulgaria or TIE allies. In notifying
the State department that his gov
eminent had requested an armistice,
however, Stephan Panaretoff, the
Bulgarian minister here, undoubt-
edly gave the impression that such
action would be gratefully received
by Bulgaria.
II is considered possible that
Minister Panaretoff may have ex-
erted no small influence with his
friends in Bulgaria to bring about
the decision to quit the war.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-01
British Flyers Down
s. German Planes !,
In Sunday AIR Fight.

London, Sept. 30.-Thirty-hv(
German airplanes were put out Of
action and IS balloons destroyed ia
the air fighting of Sunday. accord
ing TO Field Marshal Haigs repor
on aerial activities tonight. Nine
teen British planes failed to return
to their bases. The Statement
reads:
"On Sunday IS hostile balloon
were destroyed. Twenty-six plane
were brought down and nine Others
driven down out of control. Nine
teen of ours are missing. Thirty
six tons of bombs were dropped Cd
railway stations and functions.
The air force, in co-operationj
with the navy, bombed enemy de-
stroyers and raided Zeebrugge, Os.
tend and Bruges and airdromes in
the vicinity of Client. Twelve hos.
tile machines were destroyed and
fourteen driven down out of con.
troll. Ten Of ours are missing"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-01

approaching La Fosse. Other
troops have made good progress
south of the canal. The lines in
this locality run we'll east Of Maui
roy and Belicourt and just west OF
Bony.
A further advance has been made
around Cambria.
In the north the Anglo-Belgian
victory is of great Importance and
the enemy has been so staggered by
the blows delivered here that he
has not launched a single counter
attack. The Belgians hold all the
ground gained.
The British have established
posts on the Lys river north of Pont
De Nieppe, Ploegsteert wood is
now firmly in British hands, as is
also the Warneton-Comines rail-
Wav
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-01
AMERICANS mix
WITHHUNSU
MANY CRENADES
Hand o-Hand Fighting on St.
Quentin Sector; Yankees
Holding Captured
Positions.
By Associated Press.

Washington, Sept. 50.-Americar
troops have maintained and console
dated their newly captured position:
from the Meuse to the Aisne in the
face of counter-attacks and heavy
artillery bombardment, Genera
Pershing reports in his com.
munique for today, received tonight
at the War department.
With the American Army on the
St. Quentin Sector, Sept. 30.-The
Americans on this front have been
engaged in heavy fighting through
out the day. There was much hand.
to-hand fighting and large numbers
OF Germans have been killed, many
by grenades and bombs dropped in
to their deep dugouts OF the linden
burg system.
The Americans found it necessary
to clear up portions of the linden
burg line through which they
smashed they way. They advanced
so quickly in their operation Of
yesterday that many Germans were
left in the dugouts and some of
these proved a serious menace.
Severe Weather.
During the night the British at
tackled on the American flank
towards Vendhuile, to protect it.,
and this operation was entirely sue
cessful.
The weather today has been bad
for all operations; the troops fought
in rain with a cold wind blowing.
The British are on the western
edge of LIE Tronquoy tunnel, a few
miles north of St. Quentin and are
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-01
Iowa Boy Killed When
Motor Car Topples Over

Atlantic. Ia, Sept. 50,-(Special
Telegram.)-A fatal automobile &C
cident occurred yesterday near Fis-
Gus, when car which contained
four boys upset, killing Forrest
Jacobson, oon of Ole F. Jacobson
and wife living north of Kimballton.
One other boy was injured slight
ly. One of the boys took his faith
er's car while his parents were at
church and invited the others to 60
along and as near as can be ascer-
tanned the accident occurred when
they were transferring the steering
wheel from one to the other.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-01
Conference of Parliament
Heads Neu Austria Moue

The motion, says a Vienna mes
sage, was introduced by Herr Neu-
mann, a liberal deputy. 1t would
empower the president of the Cham
Der of Deputies to convey the invi.
tation to the parliaments of the bel
ligerents and neutral states. The
meeting would be held at a place
agreed upon.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-01
Great Forest Fire Raging

Aberdeen, Wash, Sept. 3o.-Four
loggers are reported missing in a
forest FIRE raging near Matlock,
where a tract four miles wide by 70
miles long has been burned, accord
ing to reports today. 1t is said the
FIRE is one of the worst on record
here. All camps in the district
around Aberdeen continue under
strong soldier guard today.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-01
Government Plans to E.
Instruct All Its Men
In How to Be Healthy

General Crowder, through the
medium of the gigantic draft ma
chinery of the nation, will seek
to raise the standard of health of the
country and, as far as possible, to
reclaim the physical units of the
draft, by sending health circulars
to local draft boards.
The circulars have been compiled
by eminent military physicians and
are based on the findings of the
physical examinations of the regis
trants. Authorities assert that 90
per cent of the reflections are for
causes that can easily be remedied.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-01
Yankee Soldiers Cannot
Stop to Vote, War Decision

New York Sept. 30-Because
constant movement of our military
forces in Europe would make it I'M
practicable at present to attempt to
secure in any manner the votes of
our soldiers abroad. the War de-
partment has declined to permit the
state of New York to send a COM
mission abroad to take the votes of
the 100000 New York men now
serving with the American expedi-
tionary forces.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-01
Carnival Stand Tickets.

Tickets for grand stand seats for
the electrical parade Wednesday
night are on sale at the Unit-Doce-
kal Drug store, Seventeenth and
Farnam streets. The price is 50
cents a seat and a Scent war tax
is charged.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-01

Amsterdam, Sept. 30.-A PROPOSE
ton that the presidents and vice
presidents of the parliaments of bel
ligerent and neutral states shall be
invited to meet for an unbinding
discussion of the basis of peace has
been introduced in the lower house
OF the Austrian Parliament
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-01
Bulgarians Trapped

London, Sept. 50.-Charevo, east
of Veles and six miles from the Bull
garian border, has been captured by
the Serbians and the retreat of the
Bulgarian troops has been cut off,
says the Serbian official statement Of
Sunday. More than 700 prisoners
and 70 guns were captured at
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-01
Spare Tires Stolen.

Motorists are advised by police
to watch their spare tires. J. N.
Everson, 2003 Maple street, reports
tire taken from his car standing
in front of 20l6 Lake street last
night, and Sam Goldsmith, 26lo
Farnam street, experienced the
same loss from his car standing at
Seventeenth and Harvey streets.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-01
Charged With Stealing Bonds

Frank Enochs of Oklahoma City,
Okl., was arrested in a local hotel
Mondy night by Detective Turner
and a sheriff from Oklahoma City,
where he is wanted for the alleged
theft of $4,000 worth of Liberty
bonds from a grocery store.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-01
esident Of Casey Killed.

Rite, Ia. Sept. 30,-(Special
AruaS-Clifton Hayworth Of
las killed yesterday
which he was rid
Arain southeast
.cupants of the
red. Hayworth
|hree children.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-01
Thief Steals Morphine

A quantity Of morphine was
stolen from DR.. ]. ] .Soloman's drug
store, 2ll5 Cunning street, late Sun
day night.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-01
Use Hospital Train.

Use doSpitdI Tram.
Boston, Mass, Sept. 30-A spe-
cial hospital train, fully equipped
with 30 beds for the car of influenza
patients, arrived at East Braintree
street station near Quincy, early
today and will be put into immedi-
ate service under the direction of
the state department of health.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-01


1918 1917 1915 1915
Highest yesterday SIS II rs Sc
Lowest yesterday. ...42 As As so
Mean temperature AS go 62 IS
Precipitation .......34 90 90 T.
Temperature and precipitation depar-
lures from the normal:
Normal temperature ..................61
Deficiency for the day ...........a...l3
Total excess since March /, 1918 ....665
Normal precipitation ........ "a inch
Excess for the day .......... "a inch
Total precip. since March l ZIP? inches
Deficiency since March 1......l3.61 inches
Deficiency for cor. per, 1917. 424 inches
Deficiency for cor. per, 1916. 1915 inches
Reports from Stations at p. m.
Station and State Temp. High Precip-
of Weather Z. pm. est itation
Cheyenne, pit cldy...46 As OF
Davenport pit. cldy...52 81 90
Denver, cloudy ......46 As 90
Des Moines, cloudy ga 56 OF
Dodge City. pit cldy...66 u 90
Lander. clear ........62 "a .O4
North Platte. raining A 4S .O2
Omaha, cloudy ......49 55 "a
Pueblo, pit. cldy..... 70 90
Rapid City. cloudy ..4s As rs
Santa Fe, cloudy ....72 "a 90
Sheridan, clear ......56 IS 100
Sioux City, cloudy ...54 81 .O2
Valentine, cloudy ....46 4s ~
L. A. WELSH,
~iot
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-01
Great Lakes Free.

0ICdI LdKCS FIce,
Chicago, ILL.,, Sept. 30.-The Great
Lakes naval training station was
declared practically free from inAu-
enza by Captain William A. Moffet,
commandant tonight. 1--WE now
probably have less influenza here in
proportion to our population than
any place in the country" he said.
Only 81 new cases among the
sailors were reported in the last "a
ours, a decrease of 81 cases from
the day before.
The total number now on sick list
is l.S27.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-01
SPANISH "FLU"IS
MAKING HEADWAY
+. IN ARMY CAMPS
More Than 10000 New Cases
and 277 Deaths Reported;
Danger at Great Lakes
Decreasing.
BY Associated Press.

Washington, Sept. 30-More than
10000 new cases of Spanish inhu-
enza were reported from army
camps during the 48 hours ending
at noon today. Pneumonia cases re-
ported numbered 733 and deaths
I'll. The total pneumonia cases
now is 500 and deaths 1877.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-01
The Weather

Comparative Local Record.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-01

Meteorologlst,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-21
Japan S Peace ENJOYS
Say Country Heartily
Supports Allied Aims

Honolulu, T. H., Dec, 20-Ohe
section of the Japanese peace dele
CATION arrived here yesterday en-
route to San Francisco. The party
il. ~ded Baron N. Maxine and Gen
eral Nara and Vice Admiral Takes
hlta, leaders of the military and naval
sections. There are about 40 mem
bers in the party.
Another section, including Marquis
Saionji, who heads Japan's peace
mission will meet them in Paris
The marquis is going by way of the
Indian ocean route
The departure of the delegation
was held up because of the i'll health
of Baron Maxine. Baron Maxine
refused to be interviewed regarding
the peace program outlined by ia
pan, saying it was improper. worth
less and foolish to discuss the sub
ject now. He did say, however, that
Japan today is no less in accord with
her allies and friends in America
Great Britain, France. Belgium and
Italy than she has been from the
day she entered the war on their side.
I'VE are seeking to assist Our
friends conclude a just, honorable
peace, and if we can contribute any
thing which may bring about such
world to free itself from the burden
of Svar, our mission will have been
ACCOMPLISHED"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-21
American
Casualty List

The following Nebraska men are
named in the casualty list sent out
by the government for Saturday
morning, December 81:
WOUNDED SEVERELY:
Howard ]. Palen, Niobrara, Neb.
WOUNDED: DEGREE UNDE-
TERMINED.
Howard H. Mcintosh, Harrison,
Neb.
Geo. M. Mcconnell, Linscott, Neb.
MISSING IN ACTION.
Henry w. Daum, Haigler, Neb.
The following Iowa, south Dakota and
Wyoming men are named In the casualt.
list sent out by the government for Satur-
day morning. December II:
KILLED IN ACTION.
August W. KottN, Gutenberg, Ia.
DIED OF WOUNDS.
Perry Wangsnes, Garretson. $. ID.
DIED OF DISEASE.
Stanley T. KOrtan, Tabor, $. ID.
Geo. Schilling, Little Rock, la.
Henry A. Watland, Rudger, la.
WOUNDED: DEGREE UNDETERMINED.
Corp. James l.. Wood. Princeton, la.
Christian II. Cattle, Clinton. la.
John q. kucera, Cedar Rapids. la.
James r. Morris. Forrest. la.
Charles +. Ridley, Estheryille, la.
John Brown, Charles City. Ia.
Johannes T. kallesOn, Arlington, S. u.
Peter TitOni, Centeryille, la.
Harry a. Campbell. Extra, la.
Alfred GrOth, Olin, la.
Charles $. King, WatertOwn. S. u.
Philip j. Powers, TT. Dodge, la.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-21
Justice" PLEA
TO WILSON FROM
TEUT0N GENERAL
Count MontgeIas Writes Letter
to American President;
Says Germans Do Not
Ask Forgiveness.

Munich, Dec. 20.-(By Associated
Press .-General Count Max Mont
gelas, who was recalled from Swift
erland to enter the Bavarian cabinet
on November p, and who has been
referred to by French newspapers as
the second Lichnowsky,' because
OF his revelations of conditions pre-
vailing in Germany early i'll the war
has published an open letter to
President Wilson. In it he says:
The eyes or all the world are
upon you Above all the eyes of the
German people are watching you
We do not beg, we do not want for
k'ycness, but want justice. We dc
not separate ourselves in these days
OF suffering from any of our COun-
rrymen, high or low. We want to
bear III common a portion OF the
blame devolvlng upon our people i'll
this world catastrophe.
Impartial Justice.
Each of us who knows your
country knows well that I'D con-
scious American nation beneath the
Star Spangled Banner and honors it.
We expect. Mr.. President, that you
will, despite all opposition, achieve
success with the principles you laid
down. We are building upon the
words you spoke at Washington's
grave, when you said that every ar
b,trary power, regardless Of what
side it appears upon, must be de-
stroyed or condemned to impo-
tency. We are building upon the
word of impartial justice. which
knows no difference as to those to
be Judged.
IF our expectations are deceived,
VIC shall not cease fighting on for the
attanments OF better days. Your
message is hopeful, but we must be
afraid that not all the allies will
listen TO your words. You have
power and you have duty to per-
form"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-21
teenth street, Omaha. Neb.

The following Iowa. South Dakota aut
Wyoming men are named in the casualt,
list sent out by the government for Fri
day afternoon. December 20:
KILLED IN ACTION.
1t. Henry n. Russell, Washington, la
Anton 4. Fincel. Dubuque, Ia.
DIED OF DISEASE.
Henry q. Bernards. DEBORAH. la.
Ernest NJ. Faris. Hudson, Wyo.
Fred Hermann. jr.. Delham. In.
Charles l.. Johnck, Commonwood. =. u.
DANES II. Joseph, Hopkinton. Ia.
Frank A. HaNlik, Elma. la.
Iedru ii. Hendrix. Let's, la.
WOUNDED SEVERELY.
privates-
John II. Walsh. Lemars. la.
Guy NJ. Blake, Muscatine. la.
John 4. Grant, Evanston. Byo.
Henry Jaeger. Waupenton, la.
Joseph A. Black. Mason. WyO.
Ercel j. Ward, Wilson, WyO.
Bert l.. Vance. ST. Lawrence, s. ID.
George r. Holtz, EdgewOOd, la.
Claude ID. Stanberry, Sioux City, Ia.
Lloyd NJ. Thompson, Deem, la.
WOUNDED, DEGREE UNDETERMINED.
Corp. sam Springer, Davenport, la.
Alexander jacobson, DeadwoOd, :. ID.
Edward ueiser, Greenway, :. ID.
Miller +. Hites, Des Moines, In.
william Buses. Des Moines, la.
Altony J. McCloud. Milbourne, Ia.
Louis 4. Melmer. Wagner, s. ID.
Ludwig q. AthOf, New Hampton, In.
John 4. Davis, Cascade, la.
william :. Helaney. Torrington, Wyo.
Charles J. Ross, Terry, :. ID.
Nelmar Matson. Buffalo Center, Ia.
Raymond u. Reed, DumOnt, In.
Joe Wilson. Independence, la.
Charles Mace. MillertOn, la.
Vincent Balchunos, Sioux City, Ia.
Oral TunuderwOod. PlankintOn, :. ID.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-21
Yankees Avenge Loss Of
Ship by Sinking Three Subs

New York, Dec, 20.-American
destroyers avenged the loss of the
British battleship Britannia, sunk
off the western entrance of the
straits of Gibraltar on November 9,
by destroying three of the five at
lacking submarines, according to
officers of the American transport
Black Arrow, which was a member
of the Britannia's convoy. The
transport, formerly the German
steamship Black Hawk, arrived here
yesterday from Gibraltar with eight
officers and lis enlisted men.
The casualties on the Britannia
must have been great, for many
bodies were piled on Shore" said
one officer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-21
Tacoma Electric Workers
Strike for WAGE InCreaS(

Tacoma, Wash, Dec. 20.-A large
part of this city and all the munich
pal street car lines were without
electricity for light, heat or power
for a few minutes late yesterday as
a result of a strike OF municipal
electrical workers.
Employees at the generating sta
ton Retained at work hours after
the others had quit but late yester-
day they too walked out, shutting
off electric servite to most of Ia
coma. Shortly afterward the munich
pal lines were connected with a pri-
vate generating plant and supply of
current resumed. Many Of the strik-
ers own homes and were affected.
The men demand a general in
crease in wages. Candles and oil
lamps were in sharp demand until
electricity again was made avail
able.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-21
LONDON PRESS
PLEASED WITH
wilson PLANS
News Says Nation is Eager to
Display Gratitude to Presi-
dent; Urges Haste in
Peace.

London, Dec. 20.-Newspapers
here make extended comments on
he impending visit Of President
Wilson to England. The Daily
News processes profound satlStac-
ton over Mr.. Wilson's plan and
adds:
Every section Of the nation is
eager for an opportunity to display
is gratitude and Admiration the
presidents unfaltering idealism and
teadtastness of purpose
The newspaper hopes that nothing
may stand in Mr.. Wilson'S wav to
prevent his coming in personal con-
tact with the people rather than the
rulers.
Sh- Press Negoti-- ions.
The paper contends that it is
necessary to .lresS forward to the
regulations and name conditions Ct
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-21

peace for Germany and determine
the future OF Russia.
Only swift decisions by the al
lies" it says, will enable Germany
to resume something like her nor
NAL lie. The condition of Russia is
a matter upon which Mr.. Wilson's
voice can carry greater weight than
any other. He has no material con-
siderations to influence him and no
...~ boldholder will at
feet his ju-smcnt. He presumably
has full knowledge OF the facts
winch the people OF this country
have not-and a straightforward
declaration from him that the allies
are taking the only course open to
them ould dispel misgivings which
Niscount Miners statement yester-
day left unallayed.'
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-21
Journalists of Paris
Are Curious About Wilson

Paris, Dec. 20.-The interest taken
by the French people in the pres
ence of President Wilson in Paris
was exemplihed today by the visit of
a group of Partisan journalists to
hear Admiral Cary T. Grayson,
President Wilson's physician and
closest friend. The admiral sub
mitted to a volley of questions con-
corning President Wilson's method
of work, personal taste and tempera-
ment.
The journalists spoke of the warm
and human impression created by the
president since his arrival in France
and eagerly sought anecdotes to
build an intimate picture of Wilson's
simplicity, humor and freedom from
rigidity.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-21
This, We Should Say, is
Some" PEOPLES leaque

London, Dec. pa peoples
league" has been organized in Ber-
lin, says a Central News dispatch
from Copenhagen today. The
leagues committee include Prince
Macmillan OF Baden, former Ger.
man imperial chancellor; Hugo
Haase, independent socialist; Count
Won Bernstortf. former ambassa Tor
to the United States: Erzberger, the
ccntrist leader; w. 5. Wolf, former
German foreign minister; Prince
Won Hohenlohe- Schllingsfurst. the
Austrian ambassador. and Cardinal
Won Hartmann, archbishop of
Cologne.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-21
Edward j. Van Antwerp. Cedar Rapids,

| Edward j. Van Antwerp. Cedar Rapids,
la.
| James T. Baxter, Dubuque, la.
Edward :. Farm, Cherokee, In.
James r. FELTON,. Armour, =. ID.
Nicholas kostakos, Aberdeen, 5. ID.
John 7. Taylor. Hayelock, la.
Gail W. Boatman. Gravity, la.
Samuel Fuerst, Trip, ). ID.
Bernard G. Kelly, Waterloo, la.
Guy 5. kephart. Pacific Junction, La.
MISSING IN. ACTION.
Albert Bernhardt. Sioux City, la.
Fred II. Eisele, Earlham, la.
The following Nebraska men are
named in the casualty list sent out
by the government for Friday after
noon, December 20:
DIED OF ACCIDENT AND
OTHER CAUSES.
James H. Hunt, 24O7 Sherman
avenue, Omaha, Neb.
DIED OF DISEASE.
Vanner A. Gustus, Galloway, Neb
John M. Nekolite, Columbus, Neb.
Richard B. Ramsey, McGill. Neb
WOUNDED SEVERELY.
Corp. Leroy B. Smith, Lincoln,
Neb.
Corp. Louis L. Spots, Imperial,
Neb.
Corp. George E. Yelm, Genoa.
Neb. =
Eddie William Graf, Doniphan,
Neb.
WOUNDED, DEGREE UNDE-
TERMINED.
Christopher Langdale, Beatrice,
Neb.
Floyd ]. Haley, Sparks, Neb.
Philip S. Little, 632 South Nine
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-21
BurIeson is Not Planning
to Hold All Cable Lines

New York, Dec. 20.-Postmaster
General Burleson has no intention Of
seeking to hold the combined cable
systems OF the country as govern
ment monopoly after the declaration
OF peace, Newcomb Carlton, presi-
den. of the Western Union Tele-
graph company and Federal Director
of the merged cables, announced
here last night on his return from a
conference in Washington with Mr.,
Burleson.
The statement was made in answer
to a charge by officials of the Com
mercial Cable company that the
merger of its lines with those Of the
Western Union was part of plot
for government ownership.