davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-28
Says Packers Used Own Agents in
Food Administration For Control

was still on the payroll OF Swift &
Co.
Neumann charged that Priebe re-
quested banks TO call loans on
poultry ostens bly, as a means OF
forcing cold 81 1rage products on the
market; that he used his official
position 90 obtain information OF
benefit TO the packers. and used his
power as an aide 10 Hoover 10 COM
pei independent dealers 20 clean
OUT their supply. thus permitting
the packers. with unlimited hnan-
cial resources. TO gain control.
Francis j. Heney. attorney for the
federal trade commission. gave
revelations OF the alleged lobbying
activities OF the packers. presenting
letters which indicated that John {
EVerman. secretary OF the national
republican congressional committee
had entered the employ OF the pack
ers 20 look after their interests in
Washington.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-28

this blow. Supreme confidence that
it viii be repulsed reigns here. the
only questions apparently i'm doubt
being where it is likely to come and
when.
Watch siberian Situation.
Meanwhile, officials were watch
ing with the most intense interest
the developments in Siberia As al
ready pointed out i'm these dis
patches whatever action Japan shall
take there Will have the sanction
and support of the entente and the
United States. Should an eNpedi-
ton be sent through Nladivostok
and Harbin 20 hold the Trans-Siber-
ian railroad and prevent the seizure
of the enormous amount of supplies
stored at various points from the
Pacific 10 the western Russian
frontier. hmericans will participate
together with other entente forces.
But it already is being made plain
that any sBch expedition will have
no part in the crushing Of the real
Russian people It's object will be %
prevent Germany's securing advan-
tage Of the bolsheviki betrayal of
the Russian people and this will be
very clearly set out. not alone by
Pres't Wilson, but by the Japanese
authorities and the responsible
spokesmen of the entente. t.
Silent on Toxic Plans
Officials for obvious reasons can
not discuss what is being planned
in this connection. They refused 10
oply 10 questions as TO the general
tenor Of the exchanges now taking
place between Washington, Toxic,
London. Paris and Rome dealing
with the Russian situation as it af-
fects the roadway 10 the Pacific
japanese diplomats here. in the
absence of the ambassador. cannot
discuss the situation. They denied
today with plainly manifested in
dignation. cer-ain suggestions that
Berlin again was trying intrigue
in Toxic. And privately they re-
gretted what is known 70 be a mat
ter of deep regret TO Pres't VIII
son and his advisors. that there
still exists a necessity for secrecy as
10 what part Japan has already
taken i'm this war When this story
is told completely. il viii greatly
increase Japanese prestige, officers
say.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-28
UNIONS IN FACTI0NAL
FIGHT, MEN QUIT WORK
OF BUILDING SHIPS
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International News Service.
BUFFALO. y. Y, Feb. 2S.-War
work at the Victory plant of the
Bethlehem Shipbuilding corporation
here, ceased suddenly today when
the millwrights and carpenters went
on strik 20 wage question or dis
satisfacl O. n with operation or man
agement OF the plant itself is in
volved, declare strike leaders. From
the plant. il is learned that the car
penters and electricians have a biz
ter dispute among themselves. each
apparently refusing TO work with
the other faction. The plant is
turning out great quantities of tur-
bines for the new torpedo boat fleet
Of the government. Three hundred
men Quit work this morning
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-28

International News Service:
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
IN FRANCE, Feb. 2S.-Photographs
taken by aviators show that the
American artillery pulverized the
German gas emplacements from
which poisonous fumes were sent
against the American troops on
Tuesday morning.
The suddenness of the gas attack
and the possibility that it might be
followed by an infantry assault
made il necessary for masked Amer
leans 10 man the fire steps of the
trenches. This was responsible for
the casualties which were light
considering the conditions
Additional casualties developed
Tuesday night and the total of dead
was raised from three TO five.
There were artillery duels and the
American artillery effectively shelled
German working parties.
A direct hit was attained upon a
German dugout.
An increasing movement Of troops
is observed behind the German
front. Different uniforms have been
seen in the German trenches. The
new troops are apparently more
cautious than the old ones although
band was heard playing yester-
day morning.
Bright moonlight has been hinder
ing patrol work in no Mans Land
Air observers report an increase
in the train movements behind the
German front
a German observation balloon
which was observed opposite the
American front was compelled tC
descend by the accuracy of the
American artillerists.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-28
LAW BREAKS UP A MODERN EDEN

also had his Eve. who likewise is
most comely but whom the law
proba bly, would regard as the life
partner Of the Rev. Mr.. Coulthard
Neighbors complained that lie
in the Zion City Eden was entire
~ too unconventional and Chief OF
Police Becker turned serpent and
broke up the Garden.
This woman" Rev. Coulthard
said in court as his arm encircIed
Mrs smith "is my spiritual mate
and had we dwelt in Eden's garden
she would have been Eve 10 my
Adam. The other woman is my wife
in the eyes OF the worlds law only.
Spiritual she is the Eve Of Mr.. san
sons Adam. And in our garden Of
Eden so have We lived"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-28
L-----u-L--u.- -. serIL.e

International News Service
CHICAGO Feb. % Through al
legged misuse by their agents Of
authority and prestige acc ring
from their connection with the
United states food administration.
middle western packers have gained
control OF the cold storage butter.
egg and poultry supply Of the coun-
uy and have frozen out" small
dealers. according To charges on file
today before the federal trade COM
mission.
The charges which were brought
into The record through the teSti-
mony OF Seymour Neumann. editor
off The Produce News. accuse W. r.
Priele. "dcllar-a-year" man and
head OF the butter and egg division
~ the food administration. Of
manipulations that gave the pack
4 ers control. Priebe Neumann said,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-28
KAISER KARHS
ATTITUDE MAY
CAUSE SHIFT I
RumorS of Powerful Fleet
Steaming Toward Pc
trOgrad Conflict With
Other Reports.
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COPENHAGEN. Feb. -N.-Con-
hicung interpretations were placed
upon advices received here today as
TO the German operations on the
eastern front
Apparently orders had been is-
sued To the Germans 90 discontinue
their advance. but whether this per-
tanned TO the whole front or Goo in-
dividuaI districts was not plain.
A powerful German fleet has been
sighted steaming northWard
throughout the Baltic ar fun speed.
according TO information received
here. This led TO a report that the
Germans were preparing 10 attack
Perograd from the sea.
Order To- Halt Rumored.
According to one report the Ger
mans i'm the Pskod district had been
ordered 10 halt their movements.
but whether this was caused by the
prospect of fresh peace negotiations
or whether the Germans were wait
ing for reinforcements was not
clear.
Pskom has been the scene ~
furious nehDng between tlt' N''t
mans and detachments of bolshe-
vik troops Loyal Russians. rein-
forced by workmen, gave deter
mined battle TO the Germans in the
Ps<of district and the city changed
hands several times
Nav bc Austria'- Work.
Field Marshal Won Hindenburr.
the German chief of staff is said 10
have gone to Dvinsk and To have
ordered q cessation of hosuhues in
the district between Mohilev and
Vitobsk. This indicated that the dis
continuance of the German opera
tious extend over considerable
part Of the front.
News OF the new order following
SO closely upon the rumors of dis
sensions between Berlin and Vienna
and the report that Austria is halS-
ing against a renewal Of hosuhti's
against Russia aroused considerabl I
speculation here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-28
PRAISES INDIANA MINERS
WHO SMASHED RECORD
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international views Service;
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Feb. IS
High praise for miners who esta5-
lished a new worlds record for coal
mined in a single day by hoisting
5.91l tons of fuel in a Bicknell
field mine. is voiced by Charles Fox.
president of the Federation of La
Dor. who declares il is a feat of
which Indiana can justly feel
proud"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-28
SHIPS SUNK
DURING PAST WEEK

LONDON. Feb. 2S.-The number
Of British ships sunk by German
mines and submarines during the
past week was IS. bringing the
Total since Feb. 2S Of last year up
10 LIS. OF the British vessels sent
down last week. Il were over I 500
tons in size and four were smaller.
Seven small fishing boats were de-
strOyed also.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-28
InternationaI - ServIce

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CHICAGO. Feb. 2S.-Serpents.
this time taking the form Of officers
OF the well known law. have brought
gloom 10 another Garden Of Eden.
a couple OF hapless Adams and a
brace OF Ewes are in Jail today at
Zion City because the modern world
seems 10 be tough place for
"Edens' and their inha bitants.
The chief Adam is Rev. Charles
Coulthari who is alleged 20 have
picked out his Eve and secluded
her in a quiet Eden in Zion City.
The Eve IN the case is Mrs Eliza
beth Smith. a widow, whose appear
ance causes the beholder no eye
strain.
Charles samson, the second Adam,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-28

Trade Comm, sson Asks Pouer to Seize Packers Pape
HERE'S A STORY THAT
SHOWS HOW ANXIOUS
MEN ARE FOR ACTION
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AlIfIllfi LlNUa4 news service
WITH THE AMERICAN
ARMY IN FRANCE. Feb. Ia
CBy man)-How eager the sol
diers Of "a certain American di-
vision were to get into action is
demonstrated in "a story told by
"a commanding officer who was
watching "a brigade maneuver
just before the troops hiked TO
the front
Six dOughbOys were resting on
the side of a hill after spending
a hard day climbing through
mud 20 capture "Hindenburg"
and "Mackensen" trenches that
existed only on maps prepared
for that particular problem.
They had done the same things
many times before.
Well boys" drawled one
lanky southerner, we're all anx-
ious 20 quit this playin' and go
up. suppose we'l get up some
day when we get through edu-
catin' these officers 80
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-28
MICHIGAN MINERS ARE
THREATENING STRIKE

International News Service
SAGINAW. Mich. Feb. 2s--
Pres't John G.. Crutchdeld Of the
Michigan miners union, is awaiting
a reply 10 p telegram he sent %
international Pres't Frank r. Hay
Of the United Mine Workers II
America. requesting his sanction of
statewide strike Of miners should
il become necessary. Unless the
Washington agreement with ID
cents "a ton increase IS put into ef-
feet az the Albion mins by Friday
referendum strike vote viii be
taken among Michigau's 2f00
miners.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-28
TO SUPERVISE BUILDING
OF BEN HUR TRAIL

INDIANAPOLIS Ind. FEB 2S-
A board 10 supervise the consrruc-
riou OF the Ben Hur trail from
Terre Halte To Huntington. Ea
Marion. was organized ar ga meeting
called hy ST p No0let secretary ~
The Hoosfer state Automobile club
here vs.. a. Arnett of Kokomo,
president. VIII lead in supervision.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-28
BRITISH CARRY OUT A
SUCCESSFUL RAID IN
GREENLAND DISTRICT
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LONDON. Feb. 2S-A successful
raid was carried out 10y British
troops near Greenland Hill during
the night in which ! . German pris-
ouers and machine gun were cap
cured the British war office an
nounced today. \ similar number
of prisoners and three machine guns
were taken 10y the British in another
raid az Houlhoulst forest
In the Havrincourt sector the Ger
man artillery was very active. South
of the Scarpe river and near Ypres
there were artillery duels
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-28
- RACE TOR ITnGI-

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INDIANAPOIIS. Ind. Fea -S-
Charles w Remy Of indianapolis.
- I'm the race for the republican
nomination for judge of The appel
late court to nu one of t,go yacan-
cies ia she district.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-28
Compcllcd To Get order.
TONER Il N EUROPE

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ANDERSON. Ind. Fea. -> safe
arrival i'm europe of Edward o..
Toner. member Of am American Red
Cross mission was announced in 81
cableEum received here last night
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-28
AME ER|CAN GUNS
PULVER|ZE CAS-
PLACEMENTS
SuddenneSS of Attack Cause
of Casualties Which Are
Considered Light.
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News Service:
WASHINGTON. Feb. 2S. -
Four American soldiers of the
expeditionary forces have been
sentenced 10 be shot for being
found asleep while on duty in
the front line trenches. The men
were tried by a general court
martial. the findings Of which,
and the sentence have been ap-
proved by Gen. Pershing.
The papers in the case were
forwarded here today and Will
be reviewed by Pres't Wilson
before the men are executed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-28
Austrian Relations Are
Strained by Gernany's
Policy With Russia
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WASHINGTON Feb 2S-Pressng all war preparations to
the utmost limit officials TODAY also watching very closely
the developments in the AuStrO- German situation Official ai-
tiOnS of pOiCV between Berlin and Vienna.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-28
j. S. HELP GAME
To ITALY JUST
IN NICK Of TIME
Twenty-Five Ship Loads of
Supplies Arrive After Be-
ing Given Up For Lost.
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ROME (by maiD, Feb. 4.-"The
United States and Pres't Wilson are
entitled 10 the undying praise Of
Italy" declared an official of the
government commission Of supplies
in discussing the aid given TO this
country by America.
The real story of the help given
TO Italy o. the great republic across
the Atlantic will not be told fully
until the war is over and the cen
sorship lifted.
Supply Ships Great Help.
But OF all the stories now known,
one Of the most interesting pertains
to a fleet of p steamships laden
with grain. coal, fats and foodstuffs
en- route to this country from an
American port which came into
Italian waters overdue. and long
after they had been given up for
lost
The fleet arrived just in the nick
Of time, and the supplies on board
proved Of immense value TO the
Italians The government official
continued:
Italy was short of coal. wheat
and tonnage and had asked the
United States for help. Immediate
" Pres't Wilson cabled to Ambassa-
dor Page that he had placed at the
disposal OF the Italian government
500, ,0OO.00O and had allotted p
steamers aggregating 100000 tons.
I This news and the American presi-
dents message Of sympathy had a
wonderful effect upon the popula-
/ ton as well as strengthening the
! cabinet which was on the point OF
resigning.
Moves One To Tears.
"I don't know what effect the
| American help had on Premier
/ Orlando. but / know that it moved
/ Signor Crespi, the commissioners of
/ supplies. TO tears"
! The American merchant fleet had
a more or less monotonOus voyage
| until within several days Of port
when a gale came up. The destroy
ers that were conveying the ships
signalled them TO disperse and
make all haste 10 the nearest port
/ In the meantime news of the fleets
plight had been sent TO Rome
! When the vessel failed u make anI
of the ports nearest the location
they had given the government be-
/ gan to fear they were lost But
they had failed TO reckon with the
resourcefulness of the American
sailors.
No ships are Lost.
On the third day that the ships
were overdue. they began TO strag-
gle into north Mediterranean ports
and between sunrise and sunset oI
one day Il had arrived The other
five were then definitely given uI
as lost. but they were not.
Later news was received thai
they had put into other ports else.
where on the coast.
Three of the steamers sightef
submarines on the voyage over. bu
the weather was too rough FOR tn,
U-boats 10 operate successfully
The submarines fired on the ships
but the sea was so rough that there
was no chance for accurate gunnery
and the shells went wide of the
mark.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-28

Greenland HHl has been the scene
OF violent fighting II lies east Of
Arras and about 10 miles from
Douai Houlhoulst forest is i'm Bel
sium
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-06-26
WATERFOWL BOYS ENLIST
IN NAVY AT MILWAUKEE

The following Watertown young men
have enlisted in the navy at the re
cruiting station in Milwaukee after
they had successfully passed the ex-
animation:
Elmer Conrad, 200 Margaret street
Joseph Gerbitz, COS Cady street.
Richard E. Hilgendorf, 5O4 Jones
street.
All were rated seamen, second class
After course OF intensive training al
the naval station they will be fitted
for duty aboard one of Uncle Sans
big battleships. All Of the recruits are
anxious to get into active service as
soon as possible.
The advantages of navy service are
drawing hundreds of Wisconsin boys
to the cOlOrS in "the first line of de-
fense." The navy is the highest paid
military organization in the world
Men with trades, especially carpenters
and machinists, are wanted at once
Men without a trade may enlist and
can learn one at government expense
There are nearly fifty different branch
es open to men who join the navy.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-06-26
Phillip WANTS ANOTHER
TERM AS GOVERNOR

Gov. e. l.. Philip has announced his
candidacy for a third term. His state
ment follows:
'The people Of the state of Wisconsin
have twice hOnored me by electing
me their governor and under ordin-
airy circumstances I would not wish to
seek a reelection, in fact, I would be
glad to retire. However, there seems
to be sentiment among a large num-
Der of our citizens that l continue as
their war governor for another term
Il am glad to serve my state in it's
work of cooperation with the national
government in support of the war and
have decided to respond to what
seems to be the wish Of large num-
Der of our citizens and become a can
didate for another term
81 will submit my name to the peo-
pie at the September primary as re-
publican candidate for the office of
governor. The policies that I have
pursued since | have been in office are
well understood by the people and if
reelected | shall expect to continue
along the same lines and in addition
to making our war cooperation a
success, perfect an efficient and eco
nOmical state government
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-06-26

state to assist in organizing other
counties along the lines which has
made Jefferson county famous over
state and nation.
A few weeks at this work and the
Red Cross drive came on. The county
council '.just had to have him" for
this drive. He obtained leave of alb
sence from the state work and made
the plunge into this campaign, bring
ing order and effectiveness where
otherwise there might have been
probably would have been-confusion
and cross purposes.
SO he is on the job again, and hope
full that he may not be gone agin'
as per the precedents he has set fol
himself, Chairman James has given
him other work to do in the hope OF
extending his leave of absence indefi-
citely and keeping him in his home
county where his efforts count direct
ly for the county council and it's aux
iliary bodies.
The writer does not know how well
the Rev. Grabill breaches. But if he
breaches half as we'll as he works for
Uncle Sam, he is a great power for
good in the church.
But the writer of this does know
| that out of the pulpit and in this work
| for united country backing our boys
at the front, this pastor sheds the at
! mOsphere Of the pulpit as a ducks
back sheds water. 1t can't be helped
| ii the Rev. Grabill could not feel this
| a complaint, but it is a fact that there
| is nothing of the "ministerial' in his
| attitude toward patriotic work or his
methods OF attacking the tasks al
hand. No one would know him to be q
| man of the cloth when he is out scOur-
| ing the county to see what can be
done to foster the cause of American
| ism. In this work he is an American
| a Badger, booster for Jefferson
county, first, last and all the time,
And the writer also knows that nc
| man in the county has made a greater
| sacrifice of time and money as well in
proportion to his means. For he has
never received one cent of salary OF
even expense money for all his worl
in the county; for his work in the 9th
er counties of the state for the state
council he received his railroad fare
only.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-06-26
SUGAR!
Manufacturers.

For the quarter beginning July /,
1918, the allowance to manufacturers
will be as follows:
Statement A-Less Essential Manu-
facturers:
Beverage syrups, candies, cereals,
chewing gum, cocoa and chocolate,
condiments, CONNECTIONS, fiavoring ex-
tracts, invert sugar, syrups, soda wa
ter, soft drinks, sweet pickles, wines,
honey manufacturer, tobacco-5O per
cent of the amount of sugar used dur
ing the months of July, August and
September, 1917
Statement B-Essential Manufac-
turers:
Apple butter, canned vegetables,
canned and preserved fruits, catsup,
chilli sauce, drugs for medicinal pur-
poses, explosives, glycerine, meats,
milk, bee culture-100 per cent or
Whatever amount is required.
Ice Cream Manufacturers.
Seventy-five per cent of the amount
used during the months of July, Aug
ust and September, 1917
Ice cream manufacturers must main
tain in their ice cream the percentage
OF butter fat as prescribed by the
butter fat content
An affidavit will be required from
all Wisconsin ice cream manufacture
ers that their product conforms to
the Wisconsin standard for butter fat
content.
Manufacturers of ice cream desiring
to enter business after July 1, 1918 are
not entitled to receive any allotment
of sugar.
The manufacture of water ices and
sherbets is still prohibited, even if
manufactured with syrup instead OF
sugar. This applies to operators of
soda water fountains as we'll as ice
cream manufacturers.