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Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-05-10
Kaiser Honors Sailors and Soldiers at
~ Zeebrupae and Ostend.

Amsterdam, May TIN connection
with the splendidly carried out de-
tense against the British attempt to
blockade Zeebrugge and Ostend and
land at those ports" says the Berlin
vossiche Zeitung, "a shower of orders
has rained upon various persons.
Commander Admiral Schroeder has
been decorated with the Swords of the
Red Eagle of the first class; Chief
Berltt of the general staff Of marines
has been awarded the Red Eagle of
the second class with swords, and
Captain Schuette, commander of the
batteries in the mole, with Knights
Cross Of the Royal Order of Hohen.
zollern, with swords.
The newspapers say the Germans
lost only eight killed and 16 wounded
in the fighting.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-05-10
BUY W. 8.
Huns Threaten ReprisaIs.

Amsterdam, May 1.-THE lynching
at Col1insville, ILL.,, of Robert P. Prae.
ger, German; who was accused by
the mob which hanged him of disloy.
atty, has Infatuated German editors.
The Zeitung am Mittag of Berlin
calls upon the German government to
make strong representations to Wash.
ington, reminding the American gov.
eminent that Germany holds q
number Of American prisoners upon
which reprisals might be taken, so as
to prevent 1ynching Of Germans in
America becoming fashionable sport"
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-05-10
Consul Worked to Death.

Washington, May THE death Of
Maddin Summers, United States
consul general at Moscow, was an.
nounced in cablegram to the State
department. Mr.. Summers collapsed
under the strain Of months of over
work, the message said, and was ill
but one day. As head Of the Ameri-
can consulate general at the Boil.
sheviki capital, Mr.. Summers had
probably the most extraordinary and
most exacting task Of any man in the
consular service.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-05-10

President Orders Inquiry Into Charge,
Of Graft In Production.
Washington, May IA billion dol
lar appropriation for aircraft produc
ton is asked of congress by the wal
department. This would add to the
$640,00O,o00 appropriation already
made and expended. IT,
A department of justice investiga.
ton Of the charges of graft in afr.
craft production made by Gutzon Dor.
glum, the sculptor, has been ordered
by President Wilson, Borglum's char.
ges of pro-German influence also will
be investigated. Demand for a Grim
inal investigation was made in the
senate recently.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-05-10
Haig Pushes His Line Ahead
1900 Yards On ''ConsiderabIe
' Front" in Somme Sector.
GERMAN LOSSES HEAVY
Intense Bombardment BY Foe South.
east of Amiens Results In Their
Being Completely RepuIsed-
British Positions Improved. -.

Washington, May 1.-THE British
war mission here announces thai
with Britis' and French reserves now
available, he Allied situation in
France - considerably improved
although rtain to be anxious fol
some til. yet."
= ,nee 1900 Yards.
With tbs British Armies in France
May 7.-BG fish troops have ad
vanced 1900 yards on a front of more
than mile, between the Ancre and
the Somme. North of the Somme the
Australians advanced 700 yards on q
$500 yard front, and there they added
another 500 yards, on a 1000 yard
front.
Operations Successful.
London, May THE British line
has been advanced on considerable
front between the Somme and Ancre
rivers west-southwest of Morlancourt,
says the official statement from Field
Marshal Sir Douglas Haigs head
quarters. The statement reads:
"A successful minor operation was
carried out by us between the Somme
and the Ancre rivers west-southwest
of Morlancourt. Our line in this To-
cality has been advanced on a con-
siderable front In spite of strong op-
position Of the enemy. whose losses
were heavy. More than $50 prisoners,
two machine guns, trench mortar,
were captured by our troops. Our
own casualties were slight. .
Local fighting took place to our
advantage in the neighborhood Of
LOGON and the Lave river. Our posi-
lions in this locality were improved.
ION the remainder of the front the
situation ir unchanged"
British gunfre in Flanders during
the last three days, has completely
prevented any enemy movement on
the British lines. while the French
prevented an attack which was un-
doubleday being prepared on their
front by attacking first.
g4 Reserves Move Quickly.
Experts emphasize the difficulty Of
the enemy finding the target which
Is to take the Allies by surprise. Ger
tain points of Importance are care
fully watched, and if other points are
attacked the Allied reserves reach
he battlefield as quickly as the Ger
nan reserves. 49,
The experts are confident that !
Mount KENNEL can be recovered if
he enemy fails to advance his line
n this region. -
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-05-10
Ship Built in Record Time.

Philadelphia, May 7.-All records
for rapid construction of a ship were
broken here when the 5,54S ton steel
collier Tuckahoe was launched at the
yard of the New York shipbuild ing
corporation in Camden, N. J. The
keel of this ship was laid on April
8 and only q working days were re-
CURED to prepare the hull for launch
ing. In Is days more. the boat will
be complete A distinguished com.
pany witnessed the launching, in.
GLIDING Charles NJ Schwab, director.
general of ship construction.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-05-10
BUY ". 8. s.
Postage Rates Will Stand.

Washington, May 6.-The Senate
postoffice committee refused to con.
slider legislation to suspend or modi.
fy increased second class postage
rates which become effective July 1,
and which newspaper publishers have
attacked in connection with the pend
ing postoffice bill Individual SEN
ators plan an effort later on to sus-
pend or reduce the increases.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-05-10
U. s To Fight Mosquitoes.

Washington. May THE public
health service has just begun the most
extensive anti-malaria campaign ever
undertaken in the United States with
a view to protection of the health Of
the soldiers in the southern canton
ments. Because malaria is conveyed
only by the bite of a certain mosquito,
which flies only a short distance from
its breeding place, the eradication of
the mosquito will be undertaken in
zones two miles wide around each
camp likely to have malaria in order
= wipe out the pest.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-05-10
Bill Aimed at the |. w. w. and
Sabotage ls Passed.

Bill Aimed at the |. w. w. and
Sabotage ls Passed.
Washington, May 7.-After brief
debate the bill aimed against the In.
dustrial Workers of the World, out.
having organizations which use or ad.
vocate violence to bring about "any
governmental, social, Industrial or
economic change during the war;" was
passed by the Senate and went to the
House.. ..
Activities of the I. W. w. were bit
terly denounced during the senate
discussion Of the measure, which not
only would make such organizations
unlawful, but punish by 10 years i'm
prisonment and $4,000 fine the holding
OF an office or membership in such
an association
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-05-10
STRIKE MAY TIE UP SHiPYARD
More Than 1000 May Quit In Chicago
.. Over Holiday Question,

Chicago, May 7.-One thousand iron
workers are threatening to tie up gov.
eminent shipbuilding in the yards of
the Chicago Shipbuilding company in
South Chicago unless they are given
half holidays on Saturdays
If the strike continues, more than
1000 men will be thrown out of EN-.
ployment, and work on 10 ships will
be held up. re-
The shipbuilding crews just recently
have reached a high point Of eff
cheney. 1t was predicted they would
shortly be turning out 5000 ton
freighters for the emergency fleet at
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-05-10
WEEKLY WAR REVIEW TO STOP
Official Daily Summary Expected In
It's Place,

Washington, May 1.-The war de.
partment's weekly review of the mill.
tary situation has been abandoned
and announcement of Secretary N. D.
Bakers new plan for furnishing the
nation with adequate and authentic
news OF American troops in France
is expected shortly. 1t is believed an
official daily summary dealing almost
exclusively with the activities OF
American troops will be given out.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-05-10
SIX KILLED; FIFTEEN MISSING
Last y. S. Casualty List Contains
Eighty-eight Names.

Washington. May THE last cas-.
ualty list contained SO names, divid.
ed as follows: Killed in action g.;
died Of wounds, 8; died of accident,
Q; died of disease. 9; died Of other
causes, 1; wounded severely, A.;
wounded slightly, 4s; missing in ac-
ton, Is.
The list includes: Wounded sever
ely, Lieut.. Clifford r. Livingston,
Merrill, Wis; died of disease, Private
Lester Dewey Erskine, Jacksonport,
Wis; Wounded slightly, Private Frank
J. Kessler, Mahnomen, MINI. The
remainder of the list is composed
mainly of New England names.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-05-10
BUY W. s.
Bill Would Wipe Out "eerIins.,

Washington. May Cities, towns
or hamlets, bearing the name "Ber-
lin" or Germany" or cities or towns
having streets so named would be
required to change them to Liberty"
Victory or other names, under a
bill introduced in the House by Rep
resentative Smith of Michigan.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-05-10
state Department Counsellor III.

State Department. Counsellor III.
Washington, May Frank W..
Polk, counsellor of the State de-
partment, is quite seriously i'll as .
result of breakdown from overwork.
He Is confined to his home here.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-05-10
ATTACK SUBMARINE BASE

British Aviators Frequently Bomb
Ostend and Zeebrugge.
London, May british aviators
are theoretically following up the re-
cent naval success at Ostend and
Zeebrugge. Between April 20 and
May 5, the admiralty announces, eff
fective raids were undertaken by Brit
ish aircraft Ostend, the Zeebrugge
mole, the German seaplane base and
shipping were copiously bombed. One
German two-seater was destroyed and
another was driven out of control. The
British lost one machine. Direct hits
were obtained on German shipping.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-05-10
FRENCH EXECUTE FOE SPIES
Two Women Pay Extreme Penalty
After Courtmartial.

Nantes, France, May 1.-Two wom-
en- spies, Josephine Alvarez and Vic.
torine Faucher condemned to death
by courtmartial Jan. 25, have been
executed, ~ a
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-05-10
BRIEF DEBATE IN SENATE

. BUY W. s. S.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-05-10
DEFENDERS GIVEN MEDALS.

= BUY w, s.. S
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-05-10
BILLION FOR ARMY PLANES

BUY W. s !
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-28
Bridge as War Memorial

1t is one form Of immortality that
the memory of the dead should be an
every day fact in the lives of those left
behind. Monuments are too often as
dead as those whom they commence
rate. How 20 make monument live
IS the question.
1t appears to have been answered in
the project 70 rebuild Harvard Bridge
as war memorial The bridge would
be the daily pathway of thousands It
would span ncsie sheet of water and
link two historic cities. Under it would
flow the river which has figured so con-
tinuously in the history of New Eng
land
Such bridge would be large enough
to admit every element of memorial
architecture statue. the bust. the
bas-relief, the tablet. Yet its size
would be such that all these civic and
personal memorials could be easily &C
commodated without marring the gran
deur Of its outline or cluttering its
monumental proportions with irrele-
want detail.
1t is now possible to honor our dead
in work of heroic proportions, Of
public utility and with ample space
for the personalia of loving memory.
Let the community and the architects
build worthily Of The fallen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-28
Price Uncertainty
Promotes Caution

Uncertainty as to the future trend Of
prices continues to restrict business
and make for conservatism in many
lines. Buyers of commodities prefer to
wait until prospective trends are de-
fined more clearly.
In its weekly trade summary Brad
streets" says
con the constructive side. it is con-
coded that stocks, except in government
hands, are low, staple goods on the
that producers Of various lines have
nothing TO sell, and that with the re-
absorption Of returned soldiers q
great buying force viii have been added
10 the numbers of consumers of peace
time products. On the other hand it is
recognized that recessions in prices,
actual OF prospective. VIII tend to breed
expectations OF still lower levels, to
stimulate efforts to cancel contracts
placed at preceding high levels, and in
turn TO foster policy Of buying in
small lots "
According to r. G. Dun & Co.. favor
able advices from the great agricul-
iura sections, where prospects Of con-
rinued high prices for the products Of
the farm are reflected in u generally
optimistic sentiment. contrast with
somewhat spotty reports from the large
industrial centres, where war work is
being rapidly abandoned and idle ma
chinery and labor are beginning to re-
suit from lack OF orders.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-28

ricd. Activities in the harbor were I'M
Ger police jurisdiction, he said
Inc Treasury Departments instruc-
lions to Coptain Garden follow:
I'm order to secure the safety Of YES
sells IN New York harbor and to prevent
collisions and other marine accidents
through tugs and other harbor boats
blowing their whistles and sirens and
sho2lng streams of water into the air
IN c.Sse proximity 10 incoming trans
ports. and under authority of Section |
Of Title II of the act of Congress ap-
proved June Is. 1917, and the procla-
nation of the President dated Deem
Der 3, 1917, all tugs. motor boats. ex-
curslon steamers and other boats and
vessels in New York harbor will be
required to comply with the following
rules:
"That ill such craft shall keep at
distance of at least 300 yards from
nm incoming transport, unless 1t is
neces sary to approach nearer to per
mt the vessels 20 pass in the ordi-
narv course Of their navigation.
"fhat such craft shall not blow
their Sirens or whistles within a dis
lance of one-half mile from an in
coming tran sport, except to give the
usual and necessary navigation sig
nails.
THAT such craft shall not shoot
streams Of water from their hose
within a distance Of one-half mile
from an incoming transport, unless
necessary to eXtnguish fire.
THAT no band shall be permitted
to play in the vicinity of such trans
port while the same is approaching
its dock
you will Immediately make thi,
order public by giving the same to thu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-28

nails could not be heard by the Mon
golia's ocers, bell buoys were drowned
out and it was impossible in the ex-
element for the crew to distinguish
objects clearly. Only by backing full
speed did the Mongolian's captain save
his ship from grounding.
Light Ships List Heavily
Officials said yesterday that noise
and excitement cause troops on trans
ports to rush from one side TO the
other, and as a consequence light ships
list heavily
1t was learned that the captains Of
dozen transports complained 20 Vice
admiral Gleaves OF annoyance, and the
Complaints resulted in an appeal by
Captain Garden to the Treasury De
partmcnt.
Captain Garden received word yestcr-
day. from Washington that, under the
espionage act. playing OF bands in
close proximity to incoming transports
must cease: Violations are punishable
by a fine of $4,000 or two years in iail.
The instructions Of the Treasury De-
partment also say that sirens and
WHISTLES must not be blown within a
nan mile of returning ships, and no
welcome snip may go closer than 300
yards to the Transports
Commanders of freboats which, used
10 send up geysers of water as a greet
ing found out long before there was
my, talk of a Federal order forbidding
such practice that they were violat.
ing the law and somebody instructed
them to stop.
1t was only few days ago, when
Captain Garden first made an issue Of
the question, that Acting Police Com
missioner Leach announced that the
po.lcc authorities were not at ali vor-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-28

l,SV'pa'ed IN the exhibition during the
s,a'ernoon. Apparently the restrictions
'"a1 hau resulted in aviators being
N"rmeu not TO do stunts over the fleet
V" thursday had been revoked. At any
rate tho crowds on the ground below
were treated to numerous Embarrassing
no nose dives, ,spirals. somersaults and
"'p.nops The aerial circus continued
uhtll long after noon.
uurinE tho remainder Of the day.
uht'l approaching shutdown made flights
over the city dangerous. the planes
Kept up their vigil over the fleet, just
as would have been the case had the
harbor been bcsiegcd by hostile battle
Sh'ps and submarines. 1t was not until
night that the ships, forsaken' by at
lcast matt of their crews. took on the
gaia appearance Of peace days. with
Practically no war restrictions.
Sailors All Arc Orderly
The men who came ashore on leave
during the day, totallng moro than
o,ooo. were comphmeuted by the police
and the naval patrol that did duty on
broadway and the white light districts
as the most orderly with whom they
mao had to deal in many years of whole
sale "shorc leaves There was cash in
plenty, for the sailors all had their pay
to spend. But if saloonkcepcrs had cx-
pected that uniformed men might ar
range to provide them with big profits
and II the restaurateurs of broadway
had hoped to find the proverbial
drunken sailor spirit in expenditures
they were mistaken.
1t was said that great majority
hurried to railroad stations in an effort
to rAach their inland homes. In this
connection il was found that New Norl
and Atlantic coast states have.
strangely enough. furnished very few Of
me officers and men who man Uncle
Sans navy. The sailors, particularly
the men who have been raised to HIGH
command in the feet, come chiefly
rom inland states. such as Illinois,
indiana, Iowa and Nebraska. The corn
oelt; SAID the captain of one ship. has
produced more good sailors than all the
ocean states put together.
There still was doubt Yesterday as
to how long the ships would remain at
thelr anchorage in the river. The
earliest that any Of their number will
leave for Southern waters is Janu-
airy g. 1t is almost certain that they
VIII not remain here after January 10.
Ready For Emergencies
Meanwhile, they Will be kept in the
perfect condition that prompted Ad-
mlral Beatty, of the British navy. to
appoint commission to learn the
secret of American naval efficiency. 1t
was this commission that gave Admiral
Hugh Rodman the loving cup that
adorns his main cabin
"We're ready to sail around the
world, go into battle, or swing wight
mere at anchor, with equal ease" said
Admiral Rodman. of asked to sail
around the world and then 90 into bat
tie the next day We could do it. We
nave kept UP to that state Of prepared
ness throughout the war. and we will
continue TO do so. 1t was something
of surprise overseas, but it has been
q source OF great qualification to our
men,"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-28
Brilliant Illumination Is Sig
nal From Ships That War
Time Vigilance Is Past
Men ION Leave Orderly
Bluejackess Win Praise for
Decorons Conduct When
Visiting Gay White Wav

FoY the first time since the United
states entered the war large part of
Is naval strength cast aside all war
inc precautions, Is lar as secrecy is
concerned. and last night went into
electrical Gull dress"
All .he dreadnauehts. destrovers.
hospital ships and other naval craft
wing at anchor in the North River
ysve strung from stem to stern VIII
,ncsndescents that outlined their great
hulks and gave the river the appear
snce Of Coney Island multiplied many
.lmes.
The crowds that lined the banks Of
he river and gazed at the fleet during
me day were Increased at night as the
lights we're flashed on. The search
lights that outlined the clouds and
cast beams far over the city Thursday
night continued to do duty last night.
but with wealth of illumination be-
mind them that outdid any previous
similar spectacle ever seen in New
York harboy.
During the day the aerial cxhibi-
ron that was secluded to have taken
Dlsce with the review of dreadnaughts
Thursday, took place in the sky above
me river. Two big sausage observa~
ion balloons scared lightly over the
shops shortly after 10 o'clock in the
morning, passed up the river to 115th
Street and back, made the "trip the
second time. much to the delight Of the
thousands Of New Workers who watch
ed their manoeuvers. then disappeared
in the direction of their hangers on
Hampstead Plains.
Aerial Circus Is Seen
Then came an entire fleet Of air-
planes. More than twenty planes par
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-28
Hylan Committee
Blamed for Curb
On Bay Welcomes
Accidents Almost Caused bv
Police Boat-Use of Sir.
ems, Band Music and Fire.
boat ''Ceysers'' Restricted

1t was chiefly the ovcr-eaccrness of
the Mayors Committee Of Welcome 70
homecoming Soldiers on board tho
police boat Patrol, that has cansed ~,
chd to be put to sirens and whistles
"hen the transports come in. officials
s"'o yesterday, after orders forbddng
.''' prac''ce were received from Wash
'ng'on' by Godfrey Garden, Captain of
'ne rort of New York. The activity of
the Patrol, it was said, made the trans
port Mongolia, with 1000. men aboard
nearly run aground on Governors
'seland, several days ago.
When the Mongolia came into the
channel, the Patrol, with members Of
The Mayors committee. swent closo ~ "
the vessel, blowing her siren. Then
me y oand on the police boat started.
between the siren and the band sin'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-28
Unified Control Planned
For Church Mission
Time Appropriate for Ambitious
Programme of Education,
Saws DIR. TAYLOR

Representatives of foreign and home
missionary organizations met yesterday
to formulate plans, which will be COM
pleted to-day. for unified control of
educational and religious propaganda
abroad, and probably at home as we'll.
The plan will be submitted to mission
airy leaders who will meet here in Jan
uary and will not be made public until
that time.
Nov that the war is over" said Dr..
S. Earl Taylor, secretary of the For
Episcopal Church, at seems an appro-
pirate tine to launch an ambitious
programme Of education and the spread
OF ethical ideas throughout the world.
We believe that governments of va
rou5 countries in which large per-
centage OF the population is illiteratc,
as in Russia and Mexico, should be
supported by religious organizations in
educating the people. ] would not be
surprised # a programme Of this sort
should be the outcome Of this meet
ing"
Among the organizations represented
at the meeting were the Foreign and
Home Mission boards of the Methodist
Episcopal and Presbyterian churches,
the Foreign Mission Board Of the Con-
Yrcgatonal Church, the Southern Pres
bytcrian Church Congress, the Lay
mems Missionary Movement, the Y. M.
c. A., the Y W. c. A. and the Baptist
Church missions. DR.. John r. Mott
represented the Y. NJ. c. A. and Miss
Mabel Crafty the y. w. c. A.
Others who attended the conference
were the Rev. Robert L. Speer, Bishop
William Lawrence of Boston, the Rev.
Dr.. Frederick knudel, president Of the
United Lutheran Board; the Rev. DR..
d. d. Forsyth, Mrs. Henry Peabody,
the Rev. Dr. Fred ?. Haggard and the
Rev. Dr. Alfred Gambler.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-28
3 X O A D " a Y

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
iroadNay and llith street
~ WALTER DU Moan BUCHANAN. d. D..
iiu.aier. NIL pscac.. a. IL a. u. and Z. NJ.