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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-01
SHIPS TO TEUTONS
BOIsheyiki Surrender Warships
in Black Sea to Germans.
Huns Promise Not To Use Them
and To Give Them Back.

London, July 1.-The Bolshevik
has surrendered to Ger
many a part of the Russian Black sea
fleet, which fed to Novo Rossysk when
the Germans captured Sebastopol,
says an official telegram from Mos
COW. The other ships of the fleet were
blown up by their crews. Germany
has promised not to use the warships
and to return them to Russia after
the conclusion of peace. Foreign Min
lister Tchitcherin's announcement says:
Promised Not To Use Them.
"The return of part of the fleet
from Novo Rossysk to Sebastopol was
agreed tc on the expressed condition
that Germany give guarantee that
the ships would not be utilized by
Germany and her allies in the war and
that they be returned to Russia after
the conclusion of a general peace and
that the German troops not cross the
line of demarcation, which approx
mately conceded with their position
at the opening of the negotiations
with the Ukraine. It was only on cen
dition that such an agreement be con-
cluded that Germany stopped the ad-
vance of the German troops toward
Novo Rossysk.'
Michael Starts Revolt.
Moscow, July Grand Duke
Michael, brother of the former car,
has issued a manifesto, declaring that
inasmuch as the assembly has been
dissolved resulting in, the -disintegra-
'tion of Russia, it is his duty to restore
order.
The manifesto calls on the people
amnesty to all parties participating
in the revolt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-01
TO AID B0L SHEVIK|
c. s. Government Will Work
Thru SOyiets.
Sees No Other Way To Lend
Assistance to Russians.

Washington, July 1.-The Ameri-
can government is about to do busi-
ness with the scattered Russian
soviets-the councils which run the
Slav communities.
While not according official
political recognition to the Lenine-
Trotzky government, this nation is
forced to extend its Forthcoming aid to
Russia thru the best available chan
nels. In the present decentralized
government of that country, the
soviets are the only channel suf-
ficiently organized to deal with.
Utterly opposed to many of the
principles of the Lenine-Trotzky or
ganiZation and .loping that the time
may not be far distant when a demo-
cratic government may be set up in
Russia that will observe the rules of
well established forms, the president is
restricting Americas aid to such eco
nomic and moral assistance as Ameri-
can business can send Informally thru
the medium of the soviets.
This aid, however, it is confidently
hoped, will develop the foundation
work of government for Russia, and
the means for later far-reaching poll
cies of assistance which may serve to
re-establis an eastern front
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-01
TODAY IN THE GREAT WAR

ONE YEAR AGO - Russians
opened attack Germans along
Stripa on front of eighteen and a
half miles, largest since revolution.
French and Germans engaged in
heavy fighting near Dead Mans
hill in the Verdun sector.
British announce capture of
S,6S6 prisoners during June.
TWO YEARS AGO - Russians
continued advance against Aus
trians, passing beyond Kolumea,
key to Lemberg. Announced 217,-
900 captives since June 4.
German attacked in region of
Lipa to relieve pressure.
French heavily bombarded Ger
mans near Thiaucourt-
Italians progressed against Aus
trians.
British captured villages of
Montauban, Hebuterne, Serie, La
BoiSelle and MametZ.
THREE YEARS AGO-London
and Paris admitted unchecked ad-
vance of Austro-German army of
100000 men from Galicia into
Poland.
British torpedo boat Lightning
damaged by mine or torpedo.
Athens dispatches announced al
lies took Turkish stronghold of
Krithia, on Gallipoli peninsula.
Bulgaria called on reservists in
England to be in readiness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-01
esident Wilson Suggests Con-
gress Pass Law.
piles to Both Telegraph and
Telephone Lines.
SOLUTION THIS AFTERNOON
: Ill Be FavOrably Reported by
Committee in House.
estern Union Strike Has
Been Called for Monday.

Washington, July 1.-Government
ltrol and operation of the nations s
graph and telephone systems was
commended to congress today by
sident Wilson.
n the face of an impending strike
union operators employed by the
+ stern Union company an effort will
made to put thru before the recess
congress this week pending legis-
ion empowering the president to
i;e over the systems.
President Wilson today informed
house interstate and foreign COM
cree committee that he is heartily
favor of legislation authorizing the
to take over the telegraph
1 telephone lines.
resolution authorizing the presi-
ut to take over the lines probably
be reported favorably by the COM
= ee this-afternoon.
he presidents views were commu-
lted in a brief note endorsing the
Station, but making no reference
he strike of Western Union opera
} ! called for July by the CONNER
Telegraphers' union after the
stern Union had refused to abide
rulings of the war labor board on
discharge of union operators.
letters of approval also were sent
Secretaries Daniels and Baker and
5tmaster General Burleson, whose
mons had been sought by the COM
tee.
Iembers of congress said today
thu affnrnRU oral had advised
president that he is without au-
rity under existing law to take over
lines and that if necessity for ac-
l arose. with congress in recess, he
aid be without power to act
,enator Shepard, of Texas. today
reduced a resolution identical to
pending in the house. 1t was re-
red to the military committee.
Views-sC Conveyed in Note.
he presidents views were conveyed
Il briof note to Chairman Sims, of
house interstate and foreign COM
-ce committee, endorsing a letter
tten by Postmaster General Burle-
urging legislation at this moment
n the paralysis of a. large part of
system of electrical communica-
is threatened Representative
had written to the president, Sec
/ trieS Baker and Daniels and Mr.
=. Lesson, asking their opinion of a
ding bill introduced by Represen-
wee Aswell. of Louisiana, empow-
the president to take over tele-
ne and telegraph and radio sys-
$. All three gave their approval.
Immediately upon receipt of the
sident's letter the house commit.
arranged to report the resolution
he house with a view to its pas
before recess
!, ction on the resolution was de.
ed until tomorrow by the house
tI-'Stee and Chairman Sims invited
retaries Baker and Daniels an6
. stmaster General Burleson to ap-
ID then and further explain theil
i vs..
Vail Not Opposed to Seizure.
lew York, July Theodore N
, |, president of the American Tele
)ne & Telegraph company, said to
that the company would enter NJ
ections at this time to the congress
lal legislation, as recommended b.
Confined on Page TwoD
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-01
DEBS ARRAICNED
Socialist Leader Charged With
Violating Espionage Act.
In Speech Said Allies Were as
Bad as Germany.

Cleveland, Ohio, July 1.-Eugene ".
Debs. arrested here yesterday charged
with violation of the espionage act in
a speech at the Socialist state conven-
ton at Canton, Ohio, June 16, pleaded
not guilty to all ten counts of the in
dictments when arraigned in federal
court today. Judge D. c. Westenhaver
fixed bond at $4,000 and tentatively
set the date of trial for July 80.
Cleveland, Ohio, July Eugene v.
Debs, Socialist nominee for congress
for Fifth Indiana district. and former
Socialist candidate for president, who
was arrested here yesterday charged
with violation of the espionage act,
was arraigned in fede4-l court here
this morning. Debs spent last night
in Jail. The arrest, which occurred as
De- was about to address a Socialist
meeting, resulted from secret in
dictment returned by the federal grand
jury Saturday.
May Get 20 Years.
It is understood the indictment con-
tains ten specific counts. and was the
outcome of a speech delivered at the
Socialist state convention in Canton
two weeks ago. If found guilty. the
defendant faces a penalty of twenty
years imprisonment and 10000 fine
and costs on each count.
Raised 81 900 Defense Fund.
Following announcement of Debs's s
arrest more than $1,000 was raised
at the meeting for a fund towards his
defense.
81 Others Arrested.
Sixty-seven men, were taken into
custody by police at the gathering.
Fifty-five were unable to produce
classification cards and twelve were
detained for other reasons.
Defended I. W. w. and Bolsheviki.
In the Canton speech Debs declared
the purpose of the allis in the war is
the same as that of the central pow
ers He urged his hearers to know
that s-they were fit for something bet
ter than cannon fodder" He declared
himself as guilty as Mrs Rose Pastor
Stokes, who was recently convicted of
violating the espionage act, and he
praised the Bolsheviki and the I.
w. W.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-01
IS after L0AFERS
Government Officials Rounding
Up Men for Army.
CrOwder's "Work or Fight" Or.
der Went Into Effect Today.

New York, July Both the fed
eral and state laws banning idleness
on the part of men between 1S and so
years became operative today and up
and wn Broadway. where bright
lights and idleness have been boon
companions for years and in the side
streets adjacent thereto where GER
tain classes are wont to gather the
effect became noticeable early.
Raided Great White Way.
Soon after midnight Assistant Dis
trict Attorney James Smith, accom-
panied by squad of detectives, visit
ed restaurants. pool par1ors, chop suey
and cabaret halls where subpoenas
unable to produce military registra-
tion cards, or otherwise satisfy the
authorities their employment could be
classed as essential. On the streets
also pedestrians were stopped and
handed subpoenas to appear later al
the district attorneys office.
Restaurants Deserted.
AS reports of the movements of the
raiders proceeded, restaurants and
other places frequented by idlers sud-
denly became deserted.
Federal and local authorities esti-
mated today that fully $4,000 men
known to be nonessentially employed
or not at all, live in this city.
Attorney Has 10000 Names.
District Attorney Swami announced
that he had prepared a list contain
ing the names of 10000 men belong
ing to the idle rich class. The ma
jority of these names, he explained
had been given to him by society
women who expressed the desire that
their acquaintances be forced to seek
some useful employment
Magistrates before whom men ar
rested for loafing will be arraigned
announced today the burden of proof
would rest upon the defendant and
that they must prove their right to
freedom as working men or suffer the
consequences provided for by the laws
violated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-01
DISSOLVE REDS
CZechO-SlOYak Forces Break
Up BoIsheviki Council.
Moscow Denies Captures of
Irkutsk by Hun Prisoners.

London, July L. Czecho-Slova
forces have dissolved the Bolshevik
council of workmen's and soldiers DEL
egates at Vladivostok, according to
dispatch from Shanghai, received by
Reuters limited.
Irkutsk Not Captured.
Moscow, June %, Sunday, (By the
Associated Press.)-The recent report
of the capture of Irkutsk, Siberia, by
German war prisoners is without
foundation, according to a dispatch
received here from Vladivostok.
Irkutsk is in direct communication
with Vladivostok, the message states.
There is no rising in progress among
the war prisoners in Siberia and the
position of the soviets is stable, the
message declares.
Michael Rallies Supporters.
London, July 1.-Grand Duke Mich
ael is reported to have issued a man
ifesto stating that he considered it his
duty to restore and regenerate the
Telegraph from Moscow under date of
June 25. He calls upon the people to
overthrow the present government.
Promises Amnesty.
The grand dukes appeal for the
ousting of the Bolshevik government is
based upon the dissolution of the con-
stituent assembly which was called to
decide upon RuSSia'S form of govern
ment. the BoIshevik act resulting in
the disintegration of Russia, the man
ifesto declares. Amnesty for past Of
fenses will be granted all who take
part in the revolution, the grand duke
promises.
The manifesto mentioned is prob
ably identical with one reported in an
Amsterdam dispatch of June 81 to
have been issued about that time by
Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovitch,
a younger brother of former Emperor
, Nicholas. This manifesto, it was an
nounced, had been addressed to the
Russian people upon the grand dukes
placing himself at the head of a new
government in Siberia
Cossack Army Grows.
London. July 1.-THE volunteer
ARMY being raised in the Don Ccssack
district is increasing rapidly in size
General A1exieff has been appointed
commander in chief and is directing
all operation. This Is reported in an
Exchange Telegraph dispatch from
Moscow dated June 25 transmitting
advices received from Rostov.
The Germans. according to reports
| received from V0ronesh. are advanc-
| ing steadily and are arming German
colonies in the Tavris district.
The Ukraine government has or
dered the mobilization of all men who
have not taken part in the war up to
] this time and plans 10 create eight
new army corps.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-01
LIE FOR TROOP SHIPS
Submarines Believed Still to Be Lurk-
ing of American Coast.

Washington, July THAT German
submarines are still lurking off the
American coast is indicated by recent
navy department messages.
These tend to show that operations
are on a wide scale, farther out than
the channels of the coastwise vessels.
Apparently the German intention still
is to make a desperate try for troop
ships.
The U-boats evidently are playing
a crafty waiting game, inasmuch as
no ships have been bagged since the
Britisher Dwinsk was torpedoed in
bound nearly two weeks ago. The
reason for operations far out from
the coast lies in the fact that the
American patrol was getting too hot
on trail Navy men say it is part of
submarine strategy to keep moving
about to keep the defenders guessing.
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IS Up To TURKEY
Report of Attack on U. S. Con.
sulate Confirmed.
Much VIII Depend On Charac.
ter of Troops That Did 1t.

Washington. July 1.-The United
States government has formally pre-
sented to the Turkish government the
report that Turkish troops attacked
and sacked an American hospital at
Tabriz, Persia, and seized the Ameri-
can consulate there, with a request for
an explanation,
Confederation Thru Spain.
Corroboration of the facts of the
Tabriz incident have been received
thru Spain, supporting the rumor sent
from Teheran by Minister Caldwell
1t was said at the state department
today that the character of the Turk
ish troops responsible for the indig-
nifty, might have an important bear
ing on the attitude of the United
States in the matter
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Must Stay on Job.

Washington, July Hopes of be-
ginning the summer recess of congress
before July fourth faded today when
the house sent the twelve billion dol
lar army bill to conference with in
structions to the conferees to give full
consideration to some 500 amend
ments added by the senate. Several
days probably will be required for
this task, making it impossible to
clear the legislative program for the
recess before the end of the week.
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The Temperature Tor the day aver
ages degrees below normal. The
wind at O'Clock this afternoon was
blowing twelve miles an hour from
the west.
Right after heat record breaking
June, Topeka now starts in with a cool
record breaking July-the latter most
accepta BILE. The temperature at 6
o'clock this morning went down to SO
or within four degrees of the coolest
On record-54 in 1892.
The forecast calls for fair and
warmer weather today, tonight, Tues
day and Wednesday,.
The thermometer today probably
will not go above IS. Tomorrow 80
will be the high mark. Tonight it
should go down to 65.
This is wonderful corn weather in
ICoDtiDuesi or Page TwOI
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CREW OF CALIFORNIAN SAVED
First News Since Report of Sinking
of the Vc~scl Several Days Ago.

Washington, July ] The crew of
the American steamer. Californian.
sunk by a mine off the French coast
has been landed at a French port. the
navy department today was advised.
This is the first news received Of the
vessel since a dispatch several days
ago from Admiral Sims reported she
had struck a mine and was sinking.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-01
RUSSIANS SANK SHIPS
Germans Got What Remained of the
Slav Black Sea Fleet.

Amsterdam, July international
Quarrels in the Russian Black sea fleet
resulted in the torpedoing and sinking
of the dreadnaught Empress Eka-
terina II and several destroyers, ac-
cording to a semi-official announce
ment from Berlin.
1.-The remnant of the fleet is at
Sebastopol in our hands" the state
ment said.
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Demonstration for e. S.

Rome, July IA huge Italian
American demonstration was staged in
Janiculus, a suburb, yesterday. Promi-
nent citizens explained Americas part
in the war and pledged Italy's loyalty
to the allies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-01
THE LIBERTY 0. K.
Admiral Sims Reports That
Motor Makes Good.
Has Proved Superior to Best of
European Types.

Washington, July IA report from
Vice Admiral Sims to Secretary Dan
iels today says a recent test in Euro
pean waters of a seaplane propelled
by the liberty motor demonstrated
that the engine has better climbing
and load carrying qualities than any
of the best European types.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-01
ia DESTROYERS JULY 4
These and Eagle Boats Will Be
Navy's Part in Celebration.

Washington, July 1.-Fourteen de-
stroyers will be launched from Ameri-
can yards on July 4. These, with
number of Eagle boats, will represent
the navy's share of tonnage to take
the water in celebration of Independ-
ence day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-01
It's All Right with Britain.

Washington. July 1.-Great Britain
; explained to Peru in a statement
ued by the British minister at Lima
t the recent delivery to Chile of a
mber of airplanes was in accord
h American principles proclaimed
President Wilson and that the Brit
h gov rnment had not believed the
wou be misinterpreted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-01
FACE IS URGENT
rman Paper Says Hunger Is
,dermining MoraIe of People.
rIy End of "Tragic World
War" of Great Importance.

msterdam. July 1.-Th- Socialist
-spaper, Vorwaerts of Berlin,
1kIy points out that the general
rtage of food in Germany is under
ling the morale of the people.
ong them it declares the question
AN early end of the tragic world
has again become of urgent i'm
ta0ce"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-01
OBSERVE FOURTH IN BRAZIL
Government Announces That 1t Will
Be Kept as National Holiday.

Rio Janeiro, July 1.-The Brazilian
government today announced that the
Fourth of July would be celebrated as
a national holiday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-01

methods by getting the jump on
he Austrians.
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WEATHER FORECAST for Kansas:
Fair and warmer, tonight, Tues-
day and Wednesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-01
WARMING UP NOW
Temperature Went Down to So at 6
O'Clock This Morning-Good Rain.

Today's Temperatures
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-03

-IIn5eI9 I'.'.s1l- 50a- '1ra 15.'
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-03
GimbeIs Specialize in
Bows Z. xtra- rousers Suits
Both Pairs Lined
For Ages 8 TO 10 Years

aud uadouhtrdlv the hest alues anyohere sarri..
3nest variety -
Norfolk Suits at sI3.5o-With extra pair Of full
lined knickerbockcrs- wool fancv veefs and
sfnerrs. gray brown and olive mixtures trench
models galore
Norfolk Suits, at SI0-ages - IL ears sgft1
pair flli-iincd kricserbockers: fancy rerls
IN gray and brown etfccts PLENTY III trench models
Other Norfolk Suits at 1915. SIS and $3.50
1eIth extra pair ~ tuli-lined trousers.
Junior overcoats,. At $3.50. :or ages 5 to ears
blue serge and shepherd checks.
MILDLY Suits. at ss.75-ior ages 70 vears-
,Ith aIlor oilar and org
Youths First Long Trousers SUITS sizes - rs
81. A $3.50. SIS. $3.50 and s22.5o-5lue scrg.
AMI -aucE 'urcst single 81 I0aBle-5reasrc,I
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Washable MILDLY Suits 81 ,hste ,irh aarg ealet
r Greea collars for ages - o wears. At s3.75-
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-03

Soy Means, very nutritious cook
creamy and tender at lbs for Csc;
or - lbs for 69c.
5000 lbs. Whole Grain Head Rice,
half price. at % lbs FOR SSc.
pocahoatas kin Dried yellow
CoEn1neaI, at ~ lbs for 5Sc.
Finest Tomato Cstsup. Fountain
Brand: dozen nediurl-stze bottles
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Table Salt, Fount tain Brand. ar
Shaker Brand In cartons free-rur.
ming At dozen for Sl.35, or 5 cartons
for Toe.
ktlu-dried White Oatmeal Flakes,
at lbs for 42c, or lbs. for Soc
Greenhut.s Fragrant Teas. rev
season. choice az FormoSa ooIons.
India Ceylon china Blend. Mixed or
English Breakfast. a. half price-io
lbs AsnIt) for s4.9S, n lbs for
$3.50, or b.. S5c.
Gin baI-sfreeaa4t sale. pht'adeiph
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-03

Hat raSr Mammoth Green
owes, gal iars. soc, ~ quart
ars, 4se.
Gimbel Ieaox Brand tbessp hand
lacked fancy Tomatoes: larEe sa1t-
arr cans. cases. at IS. dozen sor
Sass, ar 5 cans FOR 81. 20.
Pork ana Beans. best quality. 20
~sato favored No. saEIcare cans,
sozen FOR s2.2s. or s cans sor CSC.
T'ry-rash Chicken Feed. PARK 4
Pollard's best. at IS lbs. FOR 81. 20,
100-ib bags. AT s4Ss.
Rtdgway Teas, famous Cold 81 eda4,
lold Label. silver or Bur Label. AZ
roc ID SOC b.. or sSc b.
b 7. Babbitt's Cleanser, sicting-top
cans. dozen for sSe. or I cans for 16o.
Early June Tender Psas, uniform
in size; q SEES. az 1895, dozen FOR
81 IS, or 5 cans for 81.
Pure Food Store. Chestnut 81 Annex
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CANDY Specials

ocpaut.t ~ ftpped cream Choco-
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Old-fashioned Cocoanut Blocks.
al 4oc p
Cream Nm, Plat, a. 30c H.
-GimbelS. Philadelphia. hc,tuut
Street Annex and subway Store
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-22

rot s.'ba1lk er::'-Thomas"sAlien Box, the
new secretary Of the North Dakota
Council OF Defense, and others, includ-
ing w. j. ,Prater,. now land commits
sioner, have been mentioned, but the
best available information is that none
OF these gentlemen would consider &C
cepting the nomination or else the
league would not consider rendering
it. John Steen is completing his
second term and cannot be d candi-
date to succeed himself. J. O. Lying
stad, Mr.. Stems deputy, has been
mentioned as a possible candidate for
the Republican nomination, as an in
dependent, but Mr.. Lyngstad is under
stood to have plans which will take
his out of politics.
The state convention at Fargo, only
a week distant, is expected to clear
up a number OF mysteries. is gen
orally predicted that one Of these will
be the nant-governorship. for
which Howard r. Wood of Deering,
speaker OF the last house Of represent.
atives. will be put up, in order that
! Lacquer may step into FraZier's
shoes should he be called upon to ac-
cent a United States senatOrship or
an ambassadorship or anything else
enticing before his next term expires.
'Thesta'e convention is expected to en-
dorse John NJ. Baer for congress
~ircm the first district and George NJ.
Young from the second. Just what
Nthe league will do nthe case of Pat
Norton Of the laird congressional dis.
trict is another mystery