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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-02-09

A Good Substitute for midday lunch 4 cup
u hot chocolate served a; out fountain for Zoe.
That's economy. Eaglefont.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-02-09

"hark! the cold winds whistling around
the conner. Dry in and cheer up with a cup nj
Hot Chocolate seryed in Eagletont style. Il
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-02-09
8 Burn to Death In
Boarding House Fire

NEW YORK. y. Y. Feb 9-Four men
and four women burned 10 death early
today in a fire in n sailors boarding house
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-02-09

The BolShevikl government probably will
recognize no peace agreements signed bv
y representative of the Ukranian Rada.
This II legislative body set up by the
ukranian~. They declared their independ
ence of Russia and have been opposed bv
the Bol~heviki ~ bourgeois
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-02-09
Registration Alien
Enemies Extended
Thy Associated Press !

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 9.-Four
days extension in the tine in which enemy
aliens must register waS announced today.
This makes the limit Wednesday, February
13
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-02-09

Served R,Jht-Maae Right-Tastes Right.
Il satisfies. and Hot Chocolate il nourishing
when made by the Eaglefont.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-02-09

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Feb. o.
Representatives Of the Central Powers and
the ukranian Rada have signed q peace
agreement, semi official Berlin telegram
announces
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-02-09

BELFAST, Ireland. Feb 9-Between
one and two hundred American soldiers
from the Tuscania arrived here Friday
They were enthusiastically greeted and APP
peared ltt'e the worse for their experience
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-02-09
LOSS
FIGURE IS
STILL 113
tBy Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Feb 9.-The war
department was still without official
advice today TO change yesterdays esti-
mate of 1l3 American soldiers lost in the
sinking of the TuScana The British
admiralty says that 14I are missing. while
figures from an Irish port Indicate that 10l
are missing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-11
WAGES TO STAY HIGH,
.SAYSLABOR SECRETARY

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.-American
industry, while waiting for the reduc-
tion in the cost of labor and raw ma
terials, thus making it difficult for dis
charged soldiers and war workers to
secure jobs, will suffer as result OF
unnecessary delay in getting down to
a peace basis, declared Secretary OF
Labor Wilson this afternoon before
House rules committee.
Labors present wage scale Will
stand unchanged at the present level
for several years, he declared, stating
also that raw materials will remain
also practically at the present status
for several years. He recited the in
creased demand for labor on account
of the broadening of foreign trade and
the necessity for workmen in restoring
the war devastated countries as rea-
sons for his conclusions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-11
FEAR KAISER'S
EARLY RETURN
IF SOCIALISTS
RETAIN POWER

LONDON, Dec. lift Ebert re-
mains another week as German chan
cellor, the former Kaiser can return
in safety was the charge made by
Carl Leibknecht, leader of the German
extremists, in speech in Berlin, says
dispatch from Amsterdam received
today
we have great plans, which will
eliminate in the hanging of Ebert
and five members of his government"
Liebknecht is quoted as saying.
A Radical mob staged a demonstra-
ton in Berlin threatening murder for
the members of the Socialist govern
ment if the Kaiser is allowed to return
to Germany. Prominent men are be-
ing arrested.
Vorwaerts, the Socialist organ, an
nounces that "the Ebert government
has mastered the situation
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-11
z MORE PNEUMONIA
DEATHS AT AIR CAMP

Two more deaths from pneumonia
were recorded at Souther Field this
morning, Cadet Ashley Leonard, OF
Taunton, Mass, and Private McPhail
being the victims. These two make
total of four deaths from disease since
the establishment of the camp, all
having occurred in the present epi-
demic.
The pneumonia cases at the post
hospital now number %, Major Wash,
commandant stated today. OF these
three are in very serious condition.
Outside of the pneumonia cases the
situation is growing better, Major
Wash stated
Eight women army nurses arrived
this afternoon at Souther Field fror
Macon, where they have been con-
nected with the Camp Wheeler hos
pital. This will give ample nurses
for the needs of the camp, Major
Wash stated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-11
The Worm Turned and the
Brick Was HeqOed; Dusky
DqmseLs In Bloody Battle

Ola thought Maude wouldn't fight
but now she knows better. A "busted"
skull, cleaved with a well-season brick
bat, is evidence OF the fact.
1t all came out this afternoon in
Justice Winchester's court where
Maude Guerney was being commit
ment hearing on charge of assault
with intent to murder preferred by
Ola Timer.
The trouble took place about sun
down Monday evening on the N. A.
Ray plantation, where both of the me-
gro women live Their husbands are
plantation hands, and they live side
by side 1t appears that there had
been bad blood" between the two for
some time. Ola had been taunting
Maude with the accusation that an
other dusky dame had won her hus-
band from her-at least won his at
tentions, although he was still living
with her. Maude didn't like the ac-
cusation, but she did nothing more
than let her feelings be known YER
bally. However, one daynot long ago,
when the quarrel was waxing hotter
and hotter, and the other plantation
hands were gathered around as an
audience, it was agreed between the
two that they would meet on the field
of combat and settle their differences.
The day for the battle was fixed for
Monday-after work hours.
Then came Monday. Along in the
evening Ola got in from work. She
came gleefully, with visions of what
she was going to do to Maude. The
latter, seemingly, having taken the
taunts of her neighbor for so long,
bore the reputation of being afraid
of Ola; and Ola, scenting victory in
the arranged affair, chuckled to her
self Her first task was to prepare a
suitable weapon. This was a we'll
chosen chunk of hickory, of husky pro-
portions. She placed it in a handy
location at the front of the house and
sat down to wait
Her vigil was not long in being re-
warded, for Maude soon hove in sight
rather woefully contemplating the
promised meeting and apparently not
enamored at her prospects in the con-
fiict. There was look of determine
ton in her face, however, and blood
in her eye. She walked to her house
opened the door and walked in. look
ing neither to the right nor the left.
Ola eyed her gloatingly. but disap
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-11
PRESIDENT FOR
LETTING BRITISH
HOLD SEA RULE

LONDON, Dec. 11-President Wilson
has informed the British government
that his freedom proposal
will not include the abandonment OF
Great Britain's right of search at sea
for contraband, or the abandonment OF
the enforcement of blockades, if his
program for the proposed league OF
nations is not successful, says the
London Daily Express, on what ii
claims to be authoritative information.
This newspaper adds that the presi-
dent will propose that Great Britain
remain the strongest power on sea in
definite ratio to the naval construction
agreement to which all countries must
Loyalty agree.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-11
NO WORD FROM WILSON;
SEVEN CABLES BROKEN

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.-At noon
today II hours had elapsed without
any word by wireless from the liner
George Washington, which is carrying
President Wilson and his party to Eu-
rope to the world peace conference.
The interruption is due, naval officials
here believe, to the fact that the radio
grams are now sent to France from
the liner to be relayed by cables which
are greatly crowded, due to the break
ing of Z, to Is cables in European
service.
Four Western Union, one French
and two formerly German owned ca
bles are interrupted.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-11
HUN RADICALS TALK OF HANGING FOR
CHANCELLOR EBERT AND ALL HIS AIDES
WHO WILL RESPOND?

Six Americus citizens who own
automobiles are urgently needed
at s O'Clock Thursday morning at
the Chamber of Commerce on
North Jackson street. Forty mem
bers of the Georgia Hotel Mems
association, who are in conven-
tion at Columbus, have been in
Vlted-and accepted the invita-
t1on-to come to Americus Thurs
day AFTERNOON to be the guests of
the city for a few hours. Col
umbus hotel men are arranging to
bring probably half the number of
men who will make the trip. 1t
is up to Americus hospitality to
get the other half here.
Yesterday Secretary Perkins, of
the Chamber of Commerce, met
with little response in a number
of personal appeals for cars.
Everyone approached was too
busy or had some other excuse.
But excuses will not do. The
time is too short. These men,
who are leading, influential citi-
zens in every part of Georgia,
whose business is hospitality, and
who are first to recognize the lacl,
of it, must be brought to Ameri-
Gus in Americus cars, and shown
every courtesy and kindness
within the power of the city and
its citizens to bestow.
However, that will be attended
to handsomely, once they are
brought here. Manager Rogers,
of the Windsor hotel, whose per
sOnal guests these men will be,
has arranged all that, assisted by
Secretary Perkins, of the Cham
ber of Commerce. The problem
now is automobiles to bring them
here. WHO WILL VOLUNTEE?
All volunteers communicate at
once with Mr.. Perkins.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-11

pointedly as Maude disappeared within
the doors without opening battle on
sight. She waited but Maude remained
inside. Finally Ola could wait no
longer She marched up to Maude's
front yard and called to her:
"Yaha! 'Fraid to fight, aint you? l
done told you you wouldn't fight"
Maude stopped and glared through
the front door at Ola.
Gal, you jes let me git my windows
and doors opened up and I'll satisfy
you. Use goin' to git you if have to
steal you"
Grabbing a claw hammer and brick
bat, a we'll seasoned one that hi
done service at the hearth for many
years she started for the door, and
there met Ola. With one wild swing
she let drive with the brick and
caught her neighbor fairly between the
eyes, putting Ola to sleep Tor tlile
and ending the argument, at least for
a day.
When Ola was able she came 10
Americus and took out a warrant for
Maude. then had her wound attended
to. 1t was said she suffered a fractur-
ed skull from the single heave OF
Maude's right arm.
A number of negroes from the plan
tation were in court as witnesses and
spectators.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-11
RETAIL MERCHANTS TO
Be SANTA TO The POOR

At a mass meeting held this week
the Retail Merchants association de-
cided upon a plan whereby this Or
ganization will act as Santa Claus to
the deserving poor of Americas.
President Poole will appoint a COM
mittee to gather data as to families
or individuals who may not De III
position to prc7ide the things which
90 to make the Yuletide happy, TINS
committee will also hanadle all details
connected with assembling donations
from members of the association and
the final distribution on Christmas
Day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-11
KAISER'S INDICTMENT
IN KENTUCKY SOUGHT

LEXINGTON, KY, Dec. 1.-THE in
dictment of william Hohenzollern for
murder in the first degree was sought
here today before the grand jury,
The action grows out Of the death Of
Marshall Corum, who was aboard the
transport Rochester when il was tor-
pedoed by a German sub.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-11
FLAGMAN Is ORDERED
AT SPRING ST. CROSSING

To do away with one of the greatest
dangers to life in Americus. an amend
ment to an existing ordinance was en-
acted by council last night to compel
the Central and Seaboard railroads to
maintain a fiagman at the point where
these roads cross Spring street. The
amendment was introduced by Alder
man Bell and advocated by Mayor
Council and others.
This crossing has been the scene OF
a number of serious accidents re-
Gently.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-11
NO POVERTY IN
COBLENz FOUND
BY OUR FORCES

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY OF
OCCUPATION IN GERMANY, Dec. II.
The American forces that were
rushed to Coblenz at the request of
the German authorities to preserve
order, are maintaining perfect con-
troll, with sentries guarding the Rhine
bridges, the lighting and water plants,
banks, railroads and other strategic
points, in the absence of the civil
police.
The entrance of the Americans into
the city was devoid of any demon
stration. There were few spectators
and the silence was conspicuous. The
American sentries soon became fav-
orites with the German children.
There are no signs of poverty or
hunger in Coblenz. The people are
we'll fed and clothed, but feel the de-
feat of Germany keenly. The theaters
and cafes are filled nightly
LONDON, Dec. 11.-British troops
occupied Bonn, Germany, yesterday,
saws dispatch today from Amsterdam
said dispatch today from
Amsterdam.
Bonn is an important university
town of $4,000 population.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-11

BRISTOL, England, Dec. 1.-THE
navy is a defensive weapon. That is
why we do not intend to give it up,
declared Premier Lloyd George in a
speech today. He declared "conscript
armies on the continent must end if
we want permanent peace"
I'VE propose to demand the whole
cost of the war from Germany" Mr..
George said.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-11
THE WEATHER.

Forecast For Georgia.--Fair to-
night, except rain in extreme east
ro-ton, and colder; Thursday. fair
and colder in east and south portions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-11

LONDON, Dec. 11-Negotiations for
the extension of the armistice will be
opened at Treves Thursday, says an
Amsterdam dispatch today. American
soldiers are now occupying Treves.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-11
AMERICANS REPEL
RAID IN ALSACE
BY the United Press


With the American Armies in France,
ISept lin a sharp fight northwest
|of Colmar Gn Alsace) the Americans
|repulsed a heavy raid following an in
Itense German barrage. in which more
THAN 200 mine throwers were used
|against our trenches and 1000 big calber
Iartilery shells were thrown into our
lines and the back areas.
The Germans came on with flame
Itbrowers. The Americans met them, and
in the course of fierce fight at close
range, in which grenades, bayonets and
rifles were used. ,he enemy was driven
lon. In their retreat the boChes hastily
threw down n number of fam" throwers,
| rifles and other supplies. wnicn were cap
tured by our troops.
More than sixty 'iermans were counted
running back from the American
trenches. They carried a number of dead
and wounded.
Despite the large number of patrol
Ioperations. the Germans for weeks have
|been unable to take single American
Iprisoner On the Lorraine front. Cap
|fured Germans say they were ordered to
| ret prisoners Immediately. or 1t would
/ be necessary to make raid as big as a
regular attack in order to secure the in
formation by the enemy commanders.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-11
CZERNIN JOINS
PEACE CLAMOR
AT KAISER'S BID
Gives Interview TO Vienna News
paper, Urging Propaganda
Views Uttered by Burian
By the Associated Press
London, Sept. /

London, sept. IL.
Full reports of Count Czernin's in.
terview, in furtherance of the German
peace drive, in the Vienna Neue
f'reie Presse, which. according to some
Vienna newspapers, was warmly APP
proved, if not actually inspired, by
Emperor Charles, show that Count
Czernin declared, among other things:
we must not again try to stray
from peace by understanding. or 9TH
erWise the war will continue until
friend and foe alike have perished."
THE opposition to disarmament"
Count Czernin is quoted as saying, "is
the greatest of all obstacles to peace.
Therefore, l regard this opposition as
a serious mistake"
Concerning the league of nations,
Count CZernin said:
II must admit that the league of
nations is envisaged by Entente
statesmen and intends to secure En-
tente predominance and therefore is
unacceptable by us. But I deny that
no single form could he found that
would ir- equal rights -: duties
upOn all States.
Count Czernin concluded: -
From the banks of the Danube this
call ought to go forth to the world:
Wake up. wake up from the bad
dream Of blood and force, for a new
and better future must be shaped. War
as political means must be combated.
The day will come when millions in all
countries will repeat this call."(
Recent dispatches declared that
Czernin NAV become Foreign Minis
| ter Of Austria. Important political
changes in Germany also are rumored
| It being persisted that DR.. w. 8. Solf
Secretary of State for the Colonies, is
about to succeed Imperial Chancellor
Won Hertling. 1t is stated but denied
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-11

hold this line with any safety during
the next four or five months, when his
shattered divisions will be largely
made up of his boys of the 1920 class,
or whether he will be forced to shorten
his line still further and dodge the
next blows in store for him-the Amer.
lean army has not yet tried its
strength--by a retreat on n greater
scale II is an appalling problem for
the German command TO settle. with
low.spirited troops in the field and
despairing people at home.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-11

to one story the 201st Division had
been badly mauled and the survivors
were so low-spirited that their officers
sent word that a counter-a attack by
them was out of the question. Then
the Sixth Cavalry Division said, "If
the infantry won't fight, neither will
the cavalry"
Yet they We're forced to do so by
stern command, and came forward and
gained some ground from our outposts.
They were beaten out once and came
back again and were driven out again,
losing fifty prisoners to our men and
suffering heavy casualties.
New Zealanders further north took
seventy prisoners, and yesterday morn.
ing British troops attacked south of
Epehy and pushed back the German
rear.guard lines. though how much !
don't know. 1t seems evident that the
Germans are still fighting rear.guard
action seat of Peronne before falling
back definitely to the old line of de-
ltIlSS pcloie e. alu ihol NlltN
and not yet on their real line of re-
sistance.
For the moment our warfare is re.
stricted TO these minor actions, clear.
ing the country of German outpost
lines and driving the enemy back to
his new battle lines where he was es.
tablished before he plunged into his
ing all he had into the issue, and lost
his last chance of victory on the west.
ern front.
The problem that faces him now is
whether he will have enough men to
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-11
5000 BRITISH TAKEN
CAPTIVE. SAYS BERLIN

Berlin. Sept 11.-An attempt made
by Brtishtforces TO advance yesterday
south of Ypres and north of La Bassee
Canal. says the official statement issued
today by the German War Office. was
repulsed Prisoners were taken by the
Germans.
South of Gouzeaucourt and around
Epehy British attacks reached the Ger
man first lines at a few points. The
British were driven back. the statement
adds. 1000 prisoners being taken by the
Germans.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-11

American Forces on the Aisne Front.
sept. 1.-THE Germans last evening
we're still attacking on the Mont Rouge
plateau with desperate determination.
rhe losses of the enemy in the last three
Hays must have been appalling.
The German attacks, whether direct
I'd against Nanteuil, Laffaux or Vauxail-
lon. have been for the recovery of the
Ridge line at Mont de Laffaux It was
oaptured by General Mangin's troops.
with whom the Americans are fighting
before the Germans realized of what
Immense Importance the ridge line was
10 them or at least before they were
Rble to take adequate steps to defend it
How the German troops have been
hurried here to attempt its recovery is
Evidenced by the fact that as many as
live German regiments were represented
Rmong eighty prisoners taken Yesterday
Two fresh attacks were launched on
Iether side of Nanteul. Both were
beaten back. with severe losses.
All the prisoners taken in this region.
although they fought remarkably WELL
Showed complete dependency and more
Than one when captured remarked :
IssThank God it's all over"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-11
II. s, LOSSES LIGHT
IN WOEVRE CLASH

Washington, Sept. II (By |. y. 81
ssExcept for artillery fighting in Lorraine
and i'm the Vosges, the day passed quietly
in the sectors occupied by our troops.
General Pershing reports In Section A
Of his communique for September 10,
made public by the War Department
this afternoon.
Section Is given over to a descrip-
NON of the hostile raid in Woevre, re-
'3orted in the communiaue for September
4, when 200 German infantrymen, ac-
scompanied by twenty pioneers, raided
our lines between Flirey and Limey, but
were routed. A second raid on the same
day was repulsed. The American cas-
Rualties were exceptionally light, the COM
munique says.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-11
By the Associated Press
With the American Troops in Fran.

|Sept. 11.-At $40 O'Clock yesterday
morning the Germans began heavy
artillery action on the American front
lines in the Vosges region, sending over
come 200 projectiles from their mine
throwers and thousand heavy caliber
shells. At $50 o'clock the enemy open
led up a strong fire on the communica-
3tion trenches.
Reports from two observation stations
fwere that sixty Germans were observed
entering their own lines with wounded
but no reports from the American front
mes had been received at this hour. 1t
eems probable that the raid which
eveloped after the artillery fire was
eaten off with casualties to the enemy
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-11

Thieves robbed four houses in Camden
last night, getting $4,000 in loot The
places entered were those of George
S,.in,p aud John G. Herbert, 568 and
574 Washington street; a boarCing
house at IS Broadway and the sore
of william Oatroff 1926 kaighn ave
nue.. An automobile stolen in Philadel-
phia from A. r. Tourison, sos Mt. Plea
SAINT avenue. was found in Camden.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-11
MANY KILLED WHEN
GERMAN TROOPS MLI4JINY

Amsterdam. Sept. 1l.-A German
regiment, the Twenty-fifth. mutinied at
Cologne August 81, according to the
Telegraaf
An eyewitness Of the incident saws
mat the soldiers on being ordered TO
leave Cologne for the western front re-
fused to board a train. Another regf-
ment was then ordered to force the re-
fractory troops to enter the cars. but they
refused to fire on their comrades.
detachment of the home defense
guard. composed of youths, was then
ordered TO undertake the task. and a
hight followed in which eleven boys OF
the defense guard were killed and many
others were wounded