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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-07-23
Contanue to Puah Ahe.l.
A1les4cane NAlko, JI..iIIu.,,Ill,,,,,,,. y -,

London, July 81. The town es
,Jaulgonne on the Marne, AAs been
captured by the AmericAns who ~
continuing their advahce. n,
The taking Of 800 prisonas ~ ~
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-07-23

tcontinnsaI "a So 4,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-07-23

Washington, July 2s.-Authority to
operate the wire system is vested in
the postmaster general. Complete
details. it was announced, will be
made public later.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-07-23

wausau, wis.-The case against
Henry G. T. Fron1m, son Of Fred
Fromm, Socialist candidate for state
senator, charged with advising citi-
,zens not to fight the enemy, was today
dismissed and he was allowed to go to
camp with his contingent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-09
Not'One Put to Death For
Purely Military Cffense,
Says Crowder.
VERY FEW DEATH
SENTENCES IMPOSED
Large Per Cent Of Men Court Mar.
tailed Accused Of Absence Without
Leave, Drunkenness or Conduct Un.
becoming An Offioer-Only One Man
Convicted Of Being Spy and 773 Of
Sleeping on Post Of Duty.

Washington Dec. 9.-No; single
M mber of thc American army has
been put to death since the beginning
OF the war because OF the commission
Of purely military .onense Major
General Crowdsr judge advocate gen.
er;,l declared in his anaual report TO-
day to Secretary Baker.
General Crowder said this fact Is
the outstanding feature OF his report
Very iew uca,n sentences nave
been imEoScd," ne said, and none OF
those imposed FOR pura.y military
ohenses have been carried into exc
cution."
Records OF the judge advocate gen
erals Office 3nows tnat 1857 officers
ard men were brought before genera |
court marlia OF whom 20, ,S73. or IS
per cent. were convicted More than
hall the charges against officers were
listed under 'hree h, DIS:
Absent without leave. drunkenncs.
and conduct unbeComing an officer.
Convictions of enlisted men for de-
sertions, the general said, were ac-
tually less than in the revious year
althO the strength of the army had In .
creased many fold.
The report shows one enlisted man
was tried and convicted of being 4
spy and THAT 1,3 men were convicted
for Sleeping on post
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-09
'ordcn av~ Kaiser
is w eakling: !, ere
Tool of Mill artists

London. Dee. 9.--Maximilian Harden.
editor OF the Zakunft of Berlin. said to
the Correspondent of the Express, ac-
Coriing to dispatch from the German
capital, that the impression abroad
concerning former Emperor William is
II false oie.
Hc said that lie himself had suffered
too much through the former emperor
to incur a charge of partiality, but that
il was fact that William Hohenzol-
iern had no Icis>nal part in willing the
war and was mere tool in the hands
OF the military party. by which he was
regarded as a coward.
when the mo. .nent for declaring war
came the miitaiists were AFRAID he
sa id Harden. The former emperor
missed his vocation. He was never
happier than when posing in the lime
liSht. He Ought to have managed a
cabaret or taken a show on tour. He
was a great Snowman" "a
Declaring thai ile knew when Amer
lea came into>thc war that Germany
would be beaten Herr Harden said:
u fought with the censors to tell
the people this. and when President
Wilson published his fourteen points
advocates: t:.eir acceptance because
knew we could not get better or more
favorable conditions"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-09
Peace Conference May
Refer Question 70
Later Date.
FRANCE PLANS TO
RECEIVE WILSON
Elaborats Arrangements 0sins Made
For Entertainment OF President Dur.
ing Sojourn in Europe-Satvsday 10
Be Holiday in Paris in Honor Of Vie.
\ itor-Rore Making Plans For Visit
Of Wilson.
tBy Havas Agency.l

Paris, Dec. 9.-During the preiim-
mary conversations 10 fix the program
for The peace conference IL is probable
the allied delegates will decide IL thN
organization of society OF nations
will be elaborated AZ the peace con-
ference or left TO a further conferences.
the Petit Journal says
Elaborate Plans Fpr Wilson.
Elaborate plans are being made by
the French government for the en-
tertanmcnt OF President Wilson These
plans include various state dinners
and official calls and probably a gala
night at the opera. The program will
be completed in the next few days.
Up to the present il has been decided
that President Wilson, upon his arrival
at the Boise de Boulogne station at 10
o'clock Saturday morning. will be met
by President Poincare and other mem-
bcrs Of the French government.
He will then go immediately to the
Murat mansion. which will be his hoabs
while he is in Paris. No definite decis-
ion has been reached as to what the
president will do on Sunday but II 10
probable he will drive about Paris. lt
Is possible that other plans may be
made before that time.
Holiday in Paris Saturday.
Mr. Wilson'S drive on Monday TO the
Hotel de Vile will be an occasion Of
considerable ceremony. :
As soon as possible after hts arrival
Mr.. Wilson will confer with Col. z. y.
House. The conference probably will
take place at the "Maison Blanche de
Paris
The school children OF Paris win -
out in force when the presideat Ar-
rives Thursday is usually 0a6oee
holiday in Paris as Saturday = IN tho
United states.
King George OF England and KING
Albert of Belgium arrived IN rasss -
Thursday. so the children did not have
an extra holiday which the arrival of
President Wilson will give them. Near
ly all mercantile establishments Will
enjoy fun holiday Saturday. It "
expected to he larger celebration
than any before seen in Paris.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-09
LIVING AND WAGES 70 DECLINE.
Officials At capitaI Look For Gradual
Decrease After Few Weeks.

8 Washington Dec. a.-Prices OF
and cihcr tilngs entering in
to the cost of living and prices OF
OF all k DIS which determine
the cost of mansiac.ure and building
construction VII! com .Eance gradual
decline about the first Of the coming
year. which vii 90 on for several
years, Washington offlCilis believe.
With reductions in, tlie prices at
which humorous things eau be o5-
tained will como in c",i5rddeGce cor
:espOndins dcclines in wages gener-
...y.
An Increase al along the lire in
the purchasin price OF the dollar.
which for the pasi twelve months has
declined to .hc lowest Sevel in many
Years, Wi j be the result and will even
the balance preventing hardship al
any point.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-09
McRE TROOPS REACH HOME.
Transport Sierra Arrives With Moro
Than 1900 Yankees.

New Yorts Dec. 9.---Ths United
States army transport Sierra, with
thirty. five officers and 1881 privates
and non n-commissioned officers aboard,
arrived here today from abroad. The
troop ship was welcomed by the
screeciiins of the whistles of harbor
craft and the shooting skyward OF
streams from fire boat nozzles as she
PASSED the Statue, OF Liberty on the
way 10 her pier in Hoboken.
Among the officers aboard were
Chaplain Ray n. Janney, of Decatur.
ILL.,. who bore four wound stripes on his
sleeves; Lieut.. Harvey Conover, of
Chicago. former member Of the La
'fayette E.squadrille, cited for the
French Legion Of Honor and the croiy
de guerre, and Lieut.. s. J. Baer, of
Murphysboro. ILL.,, wounded at Chateau
rhierry. also the possessor OF a French
war cross -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-09
WARM WELCOME FOR FRENCH.
Army Of Occupation Heartily Received
In Rheinish Prussia.

Paris, Dec. 9.-The French army of
occupation is being received every
where in Rheinish Prussia in an obsc-
Qlious manner according to newspa-
per correspondents / with the army
They report that shop windows have
tri -colored cockades and that In ioteis
the Orchcstras play French tunes.
The correspondent Of the Matin says
he believed this is for the purpose of
cajouling the allies and is carried out
on instruction from the authorities.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-09
COM mENDIne AMERICA.
United States Receiving Favorable
Comment in European Press.

United States ,Rece'vin9 favorable
Comment in European Press.
Berne. Dec. 6.--[Delayed. l-Promin-
ent French and German language
newspapers in Switzerland have begun
,pr:n ting an extended series OF articles
about AnlDerica. These articles are
based on observations made by news
paper representatives who have just
completed tour of the United States
under the auspices of the committee
on public information. The first in
stallmcnts Of the series which have
appeared constitute the greatest and
most favorable volume of publicity Of
an educational nature that America
has ever received in this country.
They have made distinctly good i'm
precision everywhere. The editors have
written in u serious vein. sprinklins
their friendly comments with occasion
al criticism and anecdotes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-09
BRITISH ARE GRATEFUL.
Feel Honored by Celebration Of Great
Britain Day by Americans.

}
London. Dec. 7.--Cordial appecia-
ton Of the honor conferred by the
United States in celebrating Great
Britain day is expressed oy newspapers
here.
"a new page in Anglo American
history is being turned" says the Te!e-
graph. I'VE and the Americans have
discovered we have many ideals in
common. II may be there never will be
an Anglo- American alliance but 1t will
be great achievement If any troubles
ahead of the two nations are con-
fronted in q spirit Of good comradc-
ship such as ms marked our cooper
alton in war times.
The people of the United States are
paying a tlbute Of admiration to the
people of the British commonwealth
and no tribute would mean so much to
us. for We feel we can repay it from
our hearts"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-09
Brest Prepares For Unusual Reception

Rrcst. France. Dec. 9.-Rrest is pre-
pairing 20 outdo itself in its reception
OF President Wilson. the mayor In
di,atcs IN "A proclamation To his peo-
pie.
AN event OF Importance uniQde In
the history of the world will eNape
none of us" the proclamation SAYS
"Rreaktnc with their tradition OF ise-i
lation. the new world sends to the o.d
continent the cradle OF it's ancestors,
the rnlncnt man who Is the incarr,a-
tion Of .hc ideal of free America. "a
universal union or. peoples Is In pre-
paration after the downfall of the
powers OF carnage and oppression,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-09
Rome MAKING PIana.

Rome, Dee. S.-~The officials OF the
Italian foreign ministry held a con.
ference today lt the American efii.
bassy to decide on the program for
President Wilson's visit 20 Rome. Sossr
difficulty is encountered because Il IL
not known how long the president will
b" here.
The presidents party will be met at
the station by all members OF the
cabinet bat whether King Victor
Emmanuel will go personally TO the
station has not yet ben decided.
the queen will welcome the party
at the royal palace.
Clubs aud political associations have
arraned for demonstrations in ti.o
streets.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-09
ONE DEAD: TNO INJURED.
Collision Of Automobiles at Davenport
Results Fatally.

Davenport Dec. 9.--John ~. Gerdes
owner OF an automobile machinery es-
tablishment. is dead and f. s. Johnson.
president Of the Davenport Locomotive
works. and his wife are in a serious
condition, as the result of an automo-
bile accident Sunday night when Ger
des' car struck the Johnson electric
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-09
Rejoice at Arrival of
Entente Troops and
End of War.
JOY AT PEACE
Refreshing German Army Less Affect.
cd by BoIshevism Than Troops in
earraeks-peopIe Afraid Of Them
selves and Of starvation-Lieaknecht
Continues His Anarchistic Agitation
Riots in Cologne.

London. Dec. 9.---The German
population west Of the Rhine becomes
more cordial in it's attitude toward the
British as tyc.d Marshal Haig's troops
move eastward according to the cor
respondent Of the Daily Mail.
"As we approach the Rhine" the
correspondent says. .'our reception be-
comes more surprising. The authori-
ties IN such places rs DGren say TN
dissuiscdly that tkey rejoice at our ar
rival. They give two reasons for this.
that they are afraid OF their own pcv-
pic and are afraid OF starvation. Many
men co..fcss that the end Of the war
brought such relief that the stigma OF
defeat weighs Etue. The revolutionary
movement is real bat not such on the
surface.
1.-The ontb renks during the first few
days were suppressed by the retreat
in. army. which is much less bel
shevik than among the so.d.ers in reI
serve and at the bases. have seen
many soldiers in uniform shorn OF
JDauStS. icy ilNC ioAlsiHfiii NioeA~S
to take the place of their uniform.
The armed men guarding the arms
in the barracks talk without rancor OF
their experiences in th. -ar. An
overwhelming desire for peace makes
Of these soldiers strong instruments OF
social soliditary at least for the time
being.
Danger signals are received at times
and on occasion cavalry and machine
gunners are called for by the Germans.
Tor fsAr. generally | think. because OF
exaggerated fear of bolsheviki out
breaks.
"The mayors and their STATS act
with dignity but much Of the popula-
ton is obsequious to our men"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-09
Roxal Fortuna confi.eated.

Geneva, Dec. 9-Thc entire fortunes
of former King Frederick August OF
Saxony and his brother, Prince John
George, have been placed under Sc
questration by the new Saxon govern
ment. according TO Swiss newspapers.
The properties and estates Of the for
mer Saxon royal family have been
Professionally, while pay
ment OF the civil list has been stopped.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-09
DENIED RIGHT TO SUE.
State OF Iowa May Not Collect inheri
tance Tax From Estate.

Washington. Dec. s.--Permission 20
sue the estate OF Ambraham Simmer
and the state of Minnesota for the col.
lection OF $4,000 In inheritance taXes
was refused the state OF Iowa today 10y
the supreme court. Simmer. n resi-.
dent Of Dubuque. left the bulk OF an
estate of 100000 to serentssp charit-
able institutions located n >eleven
states under n will probat Mime
sofa, which Iowa sought > ntest
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-09
WILL NOT SACRIFICE NAVY.
League Of Nations Will Not Prove
Substitute fer Great Britain.

I1dyue OF WdtTcHS VIII Tot FF0Ve
Substitute fer Great Britain.
London, via Montreal, Dec. s.-Great
Britain will use all her influence TO
make the league OF. nations a, power
ful reality but she can not regard it
as substitute for her own navy in
any measurable period of time, Win
ston Spencer Churchill minister OF
munitions. declared in an article con-
tributed to the GLASGOW Pest. He adds:
"Our daily bread. every means
whereby we maintain our existance as
and independent people: our unity as an
empire. as a federation ot common
wea!ths--ali these fout from hour 70
hour on Our naval defense"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-09
sERcER AND PALS ON TRIAL.
Cong ress ssman-EIect And Other Social.
lists ,Arraigned in Court.

Chicago, Dec. 9.-The trial Of Victor
Berger, congressman3e elect from Mil
waukee: Adolph Gerher, national Sec
retary Of the socialist party. and Irwin
st. John Tucker. William S. Krusc and
J. Louis Engduhl, socialist propagand-
lists, indicted under the espionage act,
began in federal court here today be-
fore Judge Lands. Tho. are charged
with making speeches and distributing
literature that lad .rr its purpose the
d,scoura cement Of enlistment Of young
men in the military force Of the United
States.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-09
Demonstration Marks En-.
try of. Poineare and
Military Leaders.
ALLIED OFFICERS
IN OFFICIAL PARTY
alarshsIs Foeh, JofFrs, Pstain and Hai0
and Generals pershins and Gouraud
Accompany French President. and
Premier Clemsnesau To- Lorraine -
City Gay With DvUtinS a. Thous-
~ands Acclaim Noted Visitors.

Metz, Dec. S.-After giving hearty
greetings to the French troops three
weeks ago. Metz today received Pres
ident Poincare and representatives or
every branch Of the French govern :
ment. The enthusiasm shown was
more than significant.
In the Arst surprise at again finding
themselves French, the people Of Lor-
raine were unable to express their
emotion. They now have become IA
miliar with French uniforms and
French martial music has been heard
every day since the first entrance OF
General Mangin's army.
They have become accustomed to
French occupation which, true to the
military spirit for which they are ia
nous, they thoroughly enjoy.
The visit Of President Poincare
meant more than military occupation.
The people Of Metz looked on it as a
sort of official entry Of possession OF
the city, A vast throng continually
cheered President Poincare. Premier
Clemenceau, Marshal Foch. Joffre and
Fetain and Marshal Haig and General
Pershing, who were included in the Of
fetal entry today.
City Gay With Buntins.
All the bunting Of Metz was flying
when the president entered the city.
The streets were as crowded ~ 1t was
possible to allow In view Of the space
required for the passage Of the Official
party.
2 Z i
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-09
NORTHWESTERN 70 : SOAKED
Heavy Rain Over w S ection Since
Sunday

Special to Times > ,I!can.
Sioux city, Deg : Heavy rain has
fallen in uory ern Iowa and
northeastern Ne.- "a and South Da-
kota since last night Last night II
was, accompanied by brilliant Light
ming and heavy tnuhder. A short dis
tance over in South Dakota the fall
was in the form of snow and is very
heavy
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-09
sehwab's Resignation Accepted ID.

I, Washington. Dec. 9.--The resigna-
ton of Charles Nj. Schwab as director
general VI the fee: corporation wss ac-
cepted by President Wilson in a wire
less message from, the transport George
Washington. to the White House.
Z The message from the president
was addressed to Secretary Tumulty
with the instruction that it be con-
veyed to Mr.. Schwab. The president
said: &
II accept your. resignation only be-
cause you wish 1t and because feel
+ must do 30 in fairness to you You
have been exceedingly generous in
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-09
Ersneh oMieial in DerIin.

Washington, Dec, 9.--General Du
Pont, Of the French army. has arrived
in Berlin, according to advices re-
ceived here today. and has established
his headquarters in the palace former
ly occupied by the French embassy
General Du Pont has been entrusted
with the Transport aud repatriation OF
French prisoners hcldNin Germany.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-09
ASK LOAN TO FEED
PEOPLES OF EUROPE
McAdoo Would Have Loans Continued
After Peace Is Proclaimed to Aid in
Supplying Food For Devastated
Countries. u

Washington. Dec. 9.-Congress was
asked by Secretary Mc.,doo today TO
authorize loans after the declaration of
peace to governihents which have been
associa ted with the tinted states IN
the war to aid in feeding devastated
countries.
The secretary estimated that about
81 800, ,000. 900 of war bonds already ;.u-
thorized will he available for this pur-
pose, but loans can rot hc continued
after peace is proclaimed Without spc-
citic authorized legislation.
a special meeting ot the house ways
and means committee, to which the re-
quest wass addressed. Vas called for
Wedne sday to hear Mr. McAdoO on the
subject
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-09
DAYS NEWS ev PHONE.
Music and information for Soldiers
Confined In Hospitals.

Washington, Dec. 9,-Music ana
days news. both over the telephone.
are TO be provided by the Red Cross
for every patient In the reconstruction
wards at the Walter Reed hospital
here.
II the innovation is successful IL will
be tried in all hospitals in the coun-
try where wounded and sick soldiers
are under treatment.
I't each soldiers bed win hang a
receiver connected with n music box
or a person reading "a newspaper. rhc
patient may listen in" by pressing n
button on the phone.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-09
Chicago's Mortality Report.

Chicago, Dec. Gin a report given
out today Health Commissioner John
Dill Robertson shows that from Sept.
2S to Nov. 16 there were 1895 deaf his
from influenza and 3,203 deaths from
pneumonia in Chicago. Eighty Per
cent Of the deaths were of persons be-
tween 20 and 40 years of age.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-09
EPIDEMIC LESS SEVERE.
New Cases Reported Not So Numc rou.
as Ourino October,

: Des Moines, Dec. 9.-While influenza
still is prevalent in many Iowa conf
munities, the state boo FL OF health Off
ciais said today the number Of cases
reported daily does no, equal the daily
average of the October epidemic
The total number of new cases las:
week was 1924. of which 1,@5T. were
reported for Saturday
To allay fears OF enormous death
rate. the STATE board pointed out that
in November the death rate was only
pei cent from all cases of Influenza
and attendant complications reports ed
in the United States.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-09
rh. weathar.

Iowa--Unsettled and cooler tcnight:|
probably rain in north portion; Tucs-I
day partly cloudy. with cooler In east
and central portions: strong shiftins|
winds.
Range Of temperature at Marshail-
town: Sunday, ~ and 80; SATURDAY.
43 and 2S; Dec. s, 1917. above and \
below zero At 7 this morning. ~
yesterday. 30. Rainfall sunday night
81 Of an inch. s 5sS S m
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-09

confidence Of Great Britain and Amer.
ion. The eventual government Germany
will have will be republican In form.
"a United States OF Germany" Herr
Schedcmann predicted.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-09
Miss Wilson sina. for soldiers.

Paris. Dec. s.-jMiss Margaret
Wilson, daughter Of President wilson.
arrived Mt St. Nazaire, yesterday. ana
sang before $500 American soldiers
who will sail for home in few days.
Miss Wilson will sing at different
cities along the seaboard while awaits
ing the arrival of President Wilson,.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-09
p,sREeARDEp HEALTH RULE.
Iowa City Priest Fined For Holding
Church Service.

Special to Times Republican,
Iowa City. Dec. 9.-Rev, William
Koerner. who conducted service at st
Wenceslaus Catholic church Sunday
in defiance 20 orders OF the board of
health. was arrested today. Mayor
Stebbins fined the priest $1,000 ana
costs ...N..