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Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-21
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Government Officially An
nounces Replacement of
Sunken Ships by Interned
German Vessels.
(By Associated Press)

Madrid, Aug. lit is officially
announced that Spain will use interned
German vessels to replace Spanish
ships sunk by U-boats and will con-
tinue to observe neutrality. The am
bassador at Berlin has been instruct
ed to 50 inform the German govern
ment.
The announcement said that more
than 20 per cent Of Spanish merchant
men had been sunk and more than one
hundred Spanish sailors had perished
as a result Of U-boat attacks. The
announcement continued:
"Ships needed exclusively for Span
ish use have been torpedoed without
the slightest preteXt. The government
believes it is unable, without failing
in it's essential obligations and with
out setting aside neutrality, to defer
the adoption of measures necessary to
guarantee Spanish maritime traffic
and to protect Spanish crews and pas
sengers. Consequently in case Of new
sinkings the government will substi-
tute vessels interned in Spain"
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-21
Women Form
LabOrReserve

Patriotic women will form the re-
serve land army dat may save the
Imperial Valley crops for the ma
tons food supply warehouse.
County Development Agent Don C..
Bitter said today that applications
from women applying for positions as
cotton pickers and for other berths
in agriculture were being filed as a
reserve list.
owe are not encouraging the mi
grafton Of women workers to the Val
ley at this time," said Mr.. Bitler, F'for
the reason that extremely warm
weather may be expected up to the
middle Of October. By that time
housing arrangements will be first
class and then in case Of necessity the
women will be called on to assist u.s."
The county farmers organization
has already received a score or more
of petitions for positions from San
Diego women, the letters following
recently of an interview in
the papers of that city in which it
was represented that the gentler sex
would be paid high wages for work
here.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-21
PRESIDENT WILSON
INVITED TO COME
TO FL CE n 7 R 0
Liberty Loan Committee, Through
Chairman Nj. o. King, Wires EXecu-
tive Asking Him to Visit City on
Proposed Campaign Tour.

President Wilson may be the guest
of El Centre for a short time on his
scheduled western tour in support of
the Fourth Liberty loan.
The Liberty Loan campaign commit
tee, through M. 0. King, its chairman,
today wired an invitation to the ma
tons chief executive and also sent
messages to Congressman Kettnec and
Senators Phelan and Johnson urging
them to support the invitation in the
event the president is enabled to make
his trip to the coast.
'If the affairs Of state will permit
him to be away so long from Wash
ington the president may come west,
and we are hopeful that in that event
he will accept our invitation" said Mr..
King.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-21
SUCCESS
REDUCESL|NE:,
TAKE:
VOSGES TOWN
Gen. March Tells COrrespOn-
dents That Battlefront
Has Been Shortened Fifty
Miles by Recent Victories.
(By Associated Press)

Washington. Aug. 21.-Gen2ral
March today told correspondents tha;
the length of the battlefront from the
North sea to Rheims has been reduced
from 250 to 200 miles by the Allied
successes of recent weeks.
He said he had not received details
of the American capture of Tappelle
in the Vosges four miles over the Ger
man border.
General March said the success OF
the enlarged American program was
dependent upon swelling tonnage, but
that it was still necessary to charter
and hire many additional ships. He
divuleed that Brazil had given the
United States ship without compen-
sation for two trips. He said this was
the only case of The kind on record so
far as known.
He declined to comment on ASsoci-
ated Press dispatches regarding the
British drive, as he lacked Official de
tails. He pointed out that the salient
between Meteren and Mervile, in
Flanders, is bent in, and the apex
made "unhealthy" for the enemy.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-21
RIGHT OF ORGANIZATION
CONFIRMED BY LABOR BOARD
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Aug. 21.--The right OF
workers in ammunition plants to or
ganize trade unions or groups and to
bargain collectively through chosen
representatives is resigned and af-
firmed in an award made public by
the National War Labor Board in a
controversy between the Smith & Wes-
son Company and their SPRINGFIELD
Mass, employees. The board ruled that
any employees discharged in violation
of the principles Of the award should
be restored to their positions and paid
for all time lost on account of dis
charge.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-21
]. v. CHIT TY OF
bRAWL WOUNDED
IN FRANCE BAT Tie

The War Department casualty lists
issued today contained the names OF
l61 men, classified as follows: Killed
in action, "a; died of disease, ?;
wounded severely, At; wounded to a
degree undetermined, Is; died OF
wounds, 9; missing in action, "a.
Among those killed in action was
Major McKenna of New York, for
mer banker who went to France with
the Rainbow division. The California
men given in the new list follow:
Musicia Charles Bonde, Livermore;
wounded severely.
Corporal John w Chitty, Brawley;
wounded, degree undetermined.
Joseph w. Steele, Woodland; mis-
sing in action.
The Marine Corps casualties were;
Killed in action, 5; died of wounds
received in action, !; severely wounded
in action, 3; wounded to a degree un-
determined, 6. No Californians are
listed.
The news of the wounding Of Cor
poral City was carried by The Press
on Monday of this week.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-21
HUN SEA RAIDER
SINKS CANADIAN
FISHING VESSELS
Germans Convert Captured Trawler
Into Battleship to Attack Nova
Scotia Fishing Banks-BOat Said to
Have Destroyed Three Trawlers.
By Associated Press)

Canadian Atlantic Port, Aug. 21.--
The Germans are using the steam
trawler Triumph, captured yesterday
by . J-boat, to raid Novia Scotia
fishing banks. 1t is known that the
raider sank three vessels.
The crews of the three have arrived
here and Will sailing for this port
hard firing and believed that others
had been sunk. Captain Mylrehe,
master of the Triumph has landed
here. He said the U-boat> captain
claimed his boat was one of Six sub
marines operating 'to destroy fish
ing fleets"
Naval patrol destroyers have sped
to the scene Of the Triumph's depra-
dations. Roston advices said the con.
ver.Ll raider would have to be re.
coaled every ten DAYS.
The number Of patrol craft at the
of the American commander
will permit him to spread a Gordon at
right angles to the coast stretching
fifty miles out to sea. The line Should
move forward at a rate rate of not
less than eighteen miles an hour
rate in excess of anything the Ger
mans can get out of the Triumph.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-21
ARM BANDS To SERVE AS
TEMPORARY UNIFORMS

Sacramento, Aug. 21.-Arm bands
issued to draft registrants after their
induction for military service by To-
cal exemption boards will be regarded
as temporary uniforms" according
to Provost Marshal General Crowder,
who has requested that this fact be
callsd to the attention of the liquor
interests in each state.
"This action was taken,' Provost
Marshal General Crowder said, "fol-
lowing reports that in some instances
registrants had reported for entrain-
ment in an intoxicated condition and
that much disorder had resulted"
Local boards have been requested
through the office of Adjutant Gen
eral j. j. Borree ao secure evidence of
liquor dealers selling liquor to men
in uniform and to institute vigorous
prosecution.
After the draft registrants have
been delivered to their training
camps the arm bands will be col
lected and returned to the adjutant
generals office The arm band was
adopted in California to identify the
men as being in the nations military
service two months ago to prevent
them being served liquor, but this
is the firm instance in which it has
been designated officially as a "tem-
porary uniform"
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-21
H|NDUS IN FIGHT:
ONE ARRESTED BY
DEPUTY SHERIFFS
4aborer Landed Behind Bars When
He Mauls and Severely Beats FeI-
low Countryman With Club After
Quarrel Over Division of Money.

Following a quarrel over the di-
vision of money in a business deal,
three Hindus working on a ranch
three miles west of Ell Centre last
night engaged in fist fight that
landed one of the number in the coun-
ty Jail.
The prisoer is C. nBishen Singh, a
laborer, who is charged with battery.
1t is alleged that Singh, assisted by
a friend who has not been appre-
hended, severely beat and mauled a
third man, who made a complaint to
the sheriff's office. The arrest was
made by Deputy Sheriffs Cleveland
and Blake.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-21
NAMEMEMbERSH|P.
HEADS FOR LABOR
DRIVE
Farmers Association Plans Active
Campaign Throughout County to
Enlist Support for Handling the
Fall Workers Problem.

Preparatory to the launching of a
the Farmers Labor Employment AS
sociation, formed to handle the ranch
labor problem in the Valley, cam
paign chairmen were named ye3ter-
day afternoon at meeting of the
governing board of the organization.
The men selected were as follows:
Acacia, Argyle McLachlan.
Calipatria, Peter Bartmus.
Westmoreland, c. F. Boarts.
La Verne, Seeley Mudd.
Magnolia, J. j. Strictly.
East Side, S. +. Robinson.
Verde Alamo, r. G.. Webster.
South Fern. w. L. Lienau.
Seeley, Mike Liebert.
Mt. Signal, c. w. Brockman.
McCabe F. NJ. Moore.
Meloland, j. w. Strickler.
Mesquite Lake, Clifford Coggins.
The dates for the opening and Gle
iHS VI Ille ciilpdlSH VIII De lINeu
another meeting of the board To t
held here Saturday afternoon TIL
farm center chairmen will also attenc
this conference. The First Nationa
Bank of Seeley and an El Centre hank
will be selected as repositories for al
funds advanced through the associa-
tion for the transportation of work
ers.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-21
ANGL. .0WQMEN WAR
WORKERS STRIKE:
FOR EQUAL WAGE:
(By Associated PreSsl

London, Aug. 21.--A "seX war pos
sibility is seen by some commentators
on the strike Of women transportation
workers for the same Pay received by
men for equal work. Ramifications
of the strike may extend to all war
activities and many other Industries.
The principle affects the economic life
of England. At present women are
doing all kinds of work which It was
hardly dreamed they were capable of
until forced by war necessity.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-21
HOUSE: VOTE:
FAVOR MAN
POWER |: BILL.
IN DRAFT
Military Committee Reports
Bill Amended to Place
New Registrants, Is to 20,
in the Last Call.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Aug. 21.-The Eouse
committee today voted TO ia
vorably report the man power bill,
as amended to place youth. =. from
18 to 20 in seoa classification
to be calIe' -at
40 pill also provides that men un-
der Il are not barred from receiving
commissions
A section was added. at the request
of the War Department, providing
that men of draft age be. sent to col,
leges in uniform for technical train.
ing without changing their draft STA
tus.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-21
HA|G MOVES
FORWARD
D \ EMILE.
HUN FRONT.
British Support French Of
>fensive by Smash on Boche
Picardy Lines-TwO-sfiie
Gain Is Melted.
Mangin Continues Advance
Along Aisne, Endangering
German Base at Noyon;
Possible Hun Withdrawal.
(By Associated Press)

London, Aug. 21.-The British have
launched an attack north of Ancre be-
tween Moyenneville and Beaucour. sur
Ancre, distance of eight and one
half miles, and have penetrated to q
distance of from two or three miles.
They have captured Courcelles,
Achiet la Petit, and have reached
Achiel lie Grand, Moyenville and Reau-
court. The attack was launched by
the British Third army under General
Byng, without artillery preparation.
1t was completely successful. The Brit
ish yesterday threw back strong Ger
man attacks against new British po-
sitions north and south Of the Scarpe
The French have continued TO ad
vance along the whole front between
the Aisne and the Disc. They have
captured Carlepont and Cuts, AMI have
made an additional gain west of Las
signy after sharp fighting. General
Mangin's new attack on a 25-kilo-
Noyon. The attack has overcome
carefully prepared enemy positions,
the German defensive plan is undone
completely and the enemy forces will
be compelled to seek new position.
The Havas agency quotes military
critics expressing the belief that Cen
.l, n,xo il.@o t1r
front the armies of General Mangin
and General Humbert, operating be.
tween Metz and the Disc, and prob
ably forcing an extensive enemy with.
drawal.
Although prisoners said the Ger
mans had been expecting the attack
for week, it was tactical surprise.
The first advance was made after
brief "crash" bombardment. The first
retaliation was light, owing to the
difficulty of the Germans in seeing
the British in the haze. Some 200
prisoners and number of field guns
were captured in the early rush.
An order issued by German com
manGer SAYS:
1T EGs come t. my knowlcdgS
through a letter addressed to the Roy
al Pruss,an ministery that men on
leave have spoken publicly of revo-
luticn after war. | wish to impress
upon officers happening to hear OBJ
jectionable talk that they must deal
with it instantly and unhesitatingly
Home authorities and the director of
railways have been requested to take
corresponding measures"
A heavy mist enabled the British
to evade German vigilance in launch
ing their new attack, in which great
number of tanks participated. The
Brities discovered that some German
infantry companies total strength was
fifty men.
The French have reached Sempig-
ny, mile from the outskirts of Noy-
on There is an uncOnfirmed report
that the British have captured Achiet
lie Grande. The Germans attacked the
new British positions south of the
Scarpe, but were repulsed, the Brit
ish retaining their entire line.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-21
CALIFORNIA is
HEALTHFUL STATE
(By Associated Press)

Sacramento, Aug. 21.-More than
so per cent of the people in Califor-
MIA pass the half-century mark before
death overtakes them, according to
figures compiled by George D. Leslie
state registrar of vital statistics He
has compiled figures showing that the
median age at death in California in
1917 was 52.5 years. In 1911 the age
was 1S.8.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-21
SLAYS ASK HELP.
(Ey Associated Press)

London, Aug. 21.-General Otanim,
commander of the Entente forces in
has planned as his first Of
ficial act upon his arrival at Vladi-
vostoll to review the American SOL
diers, according to the Daily Mail cor
Czeeho-Slovak leaders
have left for Washington and Toxic
to urge more assistance.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-21
TO AID RIVER NAVIGATION.

Sacramento, Aug. 21.-The sum of
$66,00O of federal and state money
has been made available for the fur
ther improvement and navigability of
the Sacramento, Feather and San Joa-
quin rivers.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-21
SACRAMENTO HOSPITAL
PRESSED INTO SERVICE
(By Associated Press)

Sacramento, Aug. IA local hos
pital will be used for the treatment
of Sacramento and San Joaquin Val
ley draftees suffering from minor
physical defects, to fit them for gen
eral service.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-21
GOVT. BUREAU
NOV: To STOP
ri: (;RljIT|N
LABOR HERE:
Federal Employment Agent
Asks Public Cooperation
to Prevent Movement Of
Labor Out of the Valley.

In spite of the fact that the labor
shortage in the Imperial Valley is
acute and that good workers are at
premium, outside firms and agencies,
largely through paid representatives
from Los Angeles and Arizona cities,
are attempting to recruit laborers
here
Captain A. N. Miner, federal en-
ployment bureau representative in this
district, is determined to break up this
nefarious and harmful practice and
today issued statement urging
ranchers and citizens generally to CO.
operate to the fullest extent.
q ask everyone interested in this
valley and its welfare to notify my
office Immediately if they are in pos
session OF information that leads them
to believe a move is on to take labor
from the district" said Captain Mil
rer. eff we are informed in ample
time we viii take steps to stop it."
Recently representatives of con-
tractors and construction firms have
attempted to obtain their laborers
here, with the result that a few days
ago the federal officers were COM
PEELED to take action to prevent the
shipping out of one force of fifty
men.
Although WAGES ere high here, and
liviu" conditicns are on a par with
with those found in the average ag-
ricultural district, the men are iured
away by flattering offers of bonuses
and jobs covering : lengthy period OF
time. In several instances it has been
found that the recruiting was
Framed" by employment agency rep
resentatives who misreprescnted con-
ditions to the workers and were in
terested only in obtaining commits
sions.
The federal employment officials
have made a tentative estimate that
between 5000 and 5000 laborers will
be needed during the height of the
harvesting season here. Many iami-
lies are expected to emigrate here
from Texas and Oklahoma, where a
sevre drought was recently expert
enced. These persons are familiar
with cotton picking and other farm
ing work which compares with tat of
the Valley.
The government desires as a first
consideration to provide work for
Americans and they will be favored
in preference to aliens. To this end,
the following forms have been ttnta-
lively prepared for distribution among
the ranchers to furnish the informa
tion necessary for handling the labor
question:
State number of hands wanted and
wages agreed to be paid.
State whether pay will be weekly
or semi-monthly.
State kind Of work.
State duration of work--montn or
steady work.
State number Of hours per day.
VIII you board them?
If the men are compelled to boarc
themselves, will you furnish supplies
on credit to them?
State whether you will furnish then
r house or tent.
, Or will the hand have to furnish his
, own tent or shelter?
, When cotton is picked, the price
: per 100 pounds must be stated.
| Topping milo maize, the price pei
l acre must be stated.
What arrangements will be mad,
. for working out the railroad fare ad
e Ivanced?
Planter will state what percentap,
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-21
MOONEY DENIED NEW TRIAL.
(By Associated Press)

San Francisco, Aug. 21.--The Su-
preme court has denied petition that
the trial court be directed to grant a
new trial to Thomas j. Mooney on
the ground that his conviction was the
result of malfeasance practiced by
the district attorney.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-21
GOVERNMENT WILLING
jBy Associated Press1

Washington, Aug. 21.-The Swedish
foreign office has advised the State
Department that the Finnish govern
ment will not object to passage
through Finland Of Americans seek
ing to escape from Russia
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-21

&. X. Myers has resigned as deputy
city marshal of FL Centre to resume
his former duties as a member of the
San Diego police force. He leaves to-
morrow for the Sun City. his lew
position was Offered ...m in tele-
gram FROM ..or of Police McMullen.
0' -trs Myers has many friends here
who will regret his departure.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-21

of daily wage viii be deducted until
fare has been refunded
All particulars which would be of
interest to the workers should be fur
'nished them.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-21

0. V. Wilson and "Jack" Lindsley
were on business trip to Calexico and
Holtville today. Yesterday Mr.. Will
son, who is a candidate for the state
assembly, was in Brawley, and reports
that his campaign is showing great
STRENGTH.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-21
MYSTERIOUS FRESNO TRAGEDY.
(By Associated Press)

Fresno, Aug. 21.-The authorities
are investigating to determine if a
third party figured in the fatal shoot
ing of Whitman Curtis, 20, and Gladys
Redden, 16, yesterday, in burning
apartment house.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-21
-EZs y q ~

Several members of Ell Centre
Lodge No. 1925, B. P. o. E., will ac-
cept the invitation of the Anaheim
lodge to attcad big picnic and bar
becue iii the Orange county city on
Sunday.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-21
NICHOLS
KILLED IN ITALY
Washington,

Washington, Aug. 2l,-Ensign
Nichols of St. Paul was killed in an
airplane accident in Italy, August II,
the Navy Department has announced,
He had served abroad since March.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-21
Lines Tied Up.
(By Associated Tressl

London, Aug. 2l.-Many provincial
cities face another day of inco1Yeni-
ence. The strike has not seriously af-
fected the underground systems, but
congestion on the lines is very heavy.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-21

P. l.. Hedrick has returned from q
two weeks vacation at Live Oaks.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-21

Press Liners bring Quick Results.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15
Married i'm Thief River Falls.

Clarence Anderson, son of Mr..
AMI Mrs. Oliver Anderson, of this
city, was married at Thief River
Falls on April % to Miss Amelia
Stenhjen of that city. Clarence
had been a resident of that city for
the past three years and conducted
a pantorium. He sold his business,
and on May 2 entefed Uncle Sam s
service as a soldier, and is now
stationed at Camp Siever in South
Carolina. His many friends here
join with us in extending congratu-
lations and best wishes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15
CHAUTAUQUA PRIZES.
Will be Given for Best Letters on
Why Community Should Sup
port a Chautauqua.

announces that they will give three
prizes for the best three letters an
swering the following questions:
s"Why should any community en-
courage and support an up-to date
chautauqua?" The first prize will
be IS, second SO, and third So.
The letters should be brief and Ito
the point, and should show the last
ing benefit derived, and nominal
cost of this entertainment. Sealed
letters should be mailed to DEBORAH
Chautauqua Committee, Prize Let
ter Contest. The winning letters
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15
Luther's Base Ball Trip.

The Luther college base ball
team started out on a playing trip
on May 6. The first game was with
st. Olaf on May z, Luther winning
by a score of 10 to 8.
The next day they played Garlic
ton, and were defeated by Carleton
in a slug fest, score s to IL.
On Friday Luther played st.
Thomas at st. Paul and the Irish
won by score of to 2. These
two teams always stage a hot con-
test.
On Saturday they wound up the
trip at Collegeville, Mimi. in a
game with st. Johns where Luther
was defeated by a score of s toll.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15
WIFE OF MINISTER DEAD.
Mrs. Hannah Sorenson Wife of Rev.
A. SOrenson, Passed Away i'm
st. Paul Hospital.

Mrs. Hannah Sorenson, wife OF
Rev. A. 'Sorenson, pastor of the Nor
wegian-Danish Lutheran church, pas
sed away Friday morning, May 8,
at a st. Paul hospital. She had
been sick for the last year and no
hope was extended by physicians
when she was brought to st. Paul
for treatment.
Rev. and Mrs. Sorenson have
been in Brainerd about two years.
She was a devoted christian and a
helpmate to her husband, support
ing him in all his activities. She
was a friend to all in the congrega-
ton.
Mrs. Sorenson was born October
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15
Auto Accident Sunday.

With the hundreds of cars going
back and forth Sunday we heard of
only one accident. which occurred
on the Schwartz hill in the after
noon. A young fellow by the name
of Harris and party of friends
were driving to DEBORAH in a Ford.
We understand six were in the car.
The driver tried to pass big car
ahead and in the attempt tipped
over. Fortunately nobody was hurt
very much, but the Harris boy had
his leg badly bruised, and was fixed
up by DR.. Campbell.