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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-01
HINDENBURG'SPLANS
ARE BEING MUDDLED

The public reputation by Won
huehlmann of any faith in battle
field peace makes al especially desir-
able from the allied standpoint that
Hindenburg be given the next oppor-
tunity to engage in an offensive.
Every reason of strategy strongly
suggest that General Foch will wei
come o new blow by Hin1enburg. The
Germans mus play directly into the
allies hands if Hindenburg insists on
a fifth offensive after Won kuehl-
mann's announcement that pattle field
victories cannot win the war.
The most important facts for the az
lies to know is how the German peo-
pie will react to new slaughter of
German man power by Hindenburg af-
ter Won Ku2Llmann IS reputation by
the sword as the right instrument for
gaining peace. The kaiser, too, is deep
ly interested in this same question.
If an attack does come, it will be
delivered with all the power linden
burg has left because never before
have the consequences been 80 threaten.
ing to the milltarists. General ,foen,
therefore, is taking every possible pre-
caution to keep in touch with Hinden-
'burg's movements, and to throw the
Germans out Of step by inccssant min
or attacks from Flanders to the Marne.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-01
War Summary of United Press
IlnnnHnnniIHHIiuIlIIllIiIn
l42Sh Day Of The War; lOlst Day Of the Big Offensive


beat and arrested many citizens in oc-
cupied territories.
France.-The Germans made two
more air raids on Paris around mid
night, their fourth and fifth within
five days. No victims were reported.
Austra-Hungary-Twen two po-
licemen and civilians were killed and
injured during the recent general
strikes and $500 civilians arrested, ac.
cording to the newspaper Azest. Emper-
or Karl appealed to the kaiser for aid
in the food situation. German and Aus.
tro Hungarian food controllers, meet
ing in Berlin, agreed to pool their grain
supplies.
Russia, War Minister Trotsky declar
ed the bolsheviki would regard allied in
teryention in Russia as hostile en-
croachment" but declared the soviet:
would not form an alliance with Ger
many.
Premier Lenine said he had no con
frmation Of the death of the former
ear. Reports received in Stockholm
said the czar's family has been Trans
fcrred to Kotelnich.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-01
By Robert Bender

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
Washington, July 1.-The American
government is about to do business with
the scattered Russian soviets-the coun-
ellis which run the Slav communities.
While not according official political
recognition to the Lenine- -Trotsky gov
ernment this nation is forced to extend
its Forthcoming aid to Russia through
the best available channels. In the pre-
sent decentraiized government of that
country, the soviets are the only chan
nels sufficiently organized to deal with
Utterly opposed to the principles of
the ne-Trotsky organization and
hoping that the time may not be far
distant when democratic government
may be set up in Russia that will OBJ
serve the rules Of well established re-
gimes, the president is restricting Am
erica's aid 20 such ec.nomic and moral
help as America can send informally
through 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 policies
of assistance which may serve to re-es-
tablish an eastern front.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-01
THIRTY-NINE ARE DEAD.
IN S|OUX-C|TY FIRE ON.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON
Five Persons Are Still Missing
and Are Probably Victims i,
of Flames

Sioux City, Iowa, July l. = Thirty
nine persons are known to have been
killed and score injured when the
four story building of the Oscar Ruff
Drug company at Fourth and Douglass
streets collapsed Saturday afternoon,
resulting in AN explosion land fire.
Five persons are reported missing and
it is evident that the death List will
pass the forty mark before the search
for bodies is ended.
Early this morning, 1t was reported
that all of the injured taken to hos
pitals are recovering
Yesterday thirty one bodies were re-
covered. Hope that persons in the de-
bris might be alive was abandoned
early in the day.
The greatest loss of life occurred
in the Chain Grocery and Beaumont
Meat market, the building adjoining
the drug store. Most of the bodies re-
moved from the two buildings were
women Five of them have not yet been
identified
Most of the bodies were burned or
mutilated beyond recognition.
The identity of four men and one
child has not been established.
Thousands of spectators crowded
about the fire lines all day yesterday,
but only those who had relatives or in
innate friends among the missing ling
cred long to view the ruins and watcn
the rescuers at their gIewsome work.
Thousands of persons from adjoining
towns and cities arrived in automobiles
during the day to witness the removal
of bodies and catch a glimpse of the
ruins.
1t was reported that there were
only a few cases of men over come
by gas. Hundreds of Red Cross nurses
rendered first aid to those who requir-
d attention. Hot coffee and sandwiches
were also provided by the Red Cross
women workers and the men lunched
as they worked.
Justice of Peace D. c. Browning in
an announcement made last night stat
ed that an inquest of the victims wifi
Je held within the next few days. Jus
tice Browning has been requested to
conduct the investigation. He stated
there was urgent necessity cf an Off
rial inquiry. Several witnesses already
have been informally summoned and
the investigation will probably begin
Wednesday.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-01
State Department
Sternly Rebukes Mexico
By Carl D. Groat

Washington, July 1.-Public rebuke
was given Mexico today by the United
States government for making public,
without asking the usual diplomatic
consent, an oil decree protest nots of
April Q.
Some of the Mexican press had dis
torted the protest into making it appear
with the presidents re-
cent friendly address here to- Mexican
editors.
The protest itself warned it might
be necessary for the United States to
protect its citizens rights in the Mexi-
can oil fields. A statement attached to
the note evidenced United States impa-
tienee at the Mexican press statements
and the Mexican govrnmnt's S course in
making the note public
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-01
Aswel Resolution Is Endorsed
In Letter TO Commerce
Committee
METHOD Is ADOPTED
FOR AVERTING STRIKE
Resolution Will Be Reported
With Only One Amend
ment by Committee

Washington, July President Will
son today asked congress for power to
take over the telegraphs and telephone
lines.
The president ADVOCATED passage of
the Aswell resolution which would EN-.
power him to take over not only the
telephone and telegraph lines, but also
the cable lines and radio systems of the
country.
In the letter to the interstate com.
dorsed letters sent simultaneously to
the committee by Postmaster General
Burleson and Secretary Daniels, saying
that the power asked was necessary to
prevent suspension of service on tele-
graph lines and to guard military
secrets and government communica-
tions.
This was regarded today as indica.
tive Of President Wilson's purpose to
prevent strike Of telegraphers threat.
ened by order of President S. ]. Konen.
kamp of the union for July s.
AS result of the president IS letter
the Aswell resolution granting the
power requested win be reported to
the house late today There is no dis
position in the committee to withhold
the power but the committee wants
time to gather facts and data so as to
be prepared to rush the resolution
through the house.
The only amendment proposed in the
committee was one providing for re-
turn of the systems six months after
the proclamation of peact. No def
mite action was taken on the amend.
ment.
The Aswell resolution would put the
telegraph, telephone, marine cable and
radio systems under federal control
Just as the railroads now are.
The full text of the resolution fol
lows:
Resolved by the senate and house
of representatives of the United States
of America in congress assembled, that
the president, if in his discretion it is
deemed desirable, in order to insure
their continuous operation or to guard
the SECRECY of military and government
la! communications or to prevent COM
munieation by spies or other public en-
emies thereon, or for other military or
public reasons, shall have power to
take possession and control Of any tele-
graph, telephone, marine cable or radio
system and operate the same subject
to those conditions as far as applicable,
which are in force as to steam rail
roads while under federal control"
The house interstate commerce com
mittee, after considering the Aswell
resolution at short session this after
noon, recessed until tomorrow morning,
when an open meeting hearing on the
resolution will eheld. Chairman
Sims Of the committee says the mem.
bers advocating the resolution would
not be made public until the resolution
is approved.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-01
many OLD TIMERS
ATTEND REUNION
At WILSON P ARK
Home Coming Saturday One
Of the Most Delightful
Gatherings Ever Held

The homecoming of Salem folks Sat
urday was a very successful affair. Ii
was reunion Of old timers and old
friends that win long be remembered
by the hundreds who gathered for the
exercises in beautiful Wilson park.
Entirely informal was the days pro
gram, the committee in charge hold.
ing 1t unwise to burden the veterans
with the obligation Of listening to a
lengthy list of speeches.
The first was the automobile eAcur
sion about Salem to show the visitors
changes that have taken place since
they moved away. At clock automo.
biies assembled at Wilson park, where
an outdoor luncheon was spread ON
tables. The luncheon hour was followed
BY the address of the day delivered by
Ex-Governor T. T. Geer and brief ad
dress by George Fl. Hines, Of the Ore
gon Historical society, Mrs. Halle Hin,
ges Durdall, who as a girl delighted the
men and women of Oregon with her
songs, appeared before them again Sat
urday, and many said that her voice
had lost none Of its richness Of years
gone by.
George II Hines Writes
An interesting letter was received
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-01

Marne Front.-The French advanced
their lines slightly on the five mile
front between Vinly and Passy- -En-Va-
lois, on the left flank Of the American
sector northwest of ChateauThicrry.
They also took 200 prisoners in sharp
fighting which followed another Ger
man counter attack on the new posi-
tions won by the French west of Sois-
sons last week.
Oise Front.--ln raids between Mont
didier and Noyon French took twenty
prisoners.
Picardy Front.--British were success
full in minor operations around Albert
and to the northward. German artillery
was active around Albert and Arras.
Flanders Front.--German bombard.
ed British positions in various sectors on
the southern, northern and northwestern
portions Of the front.
Italian Front. Austrians, seeking to
suppress celebration Of Saturdays It.
allan victory in the mountain region
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-01
Conscientious ObjectOr
of Loyal Brand

Stockton, Cal, July ]. - Harvey
Greer, 10 years of age and native
cf Tennessee, is the kind Of a con
'scientious objector that the country is
proud Of.
III want to enlist" he told Sergeant
r. R. Mergenthal, of the local U. s.
marine corps recruiting station.
" You re mighty young" replica
Mergenthal, "why do you want to en-
iist2n
"Because my conscience hurts me. -
replied young Greer I'm afraid the
war might be over before | am twenty
one. Then the boys would come home
and ask me why | hadn t been in it
end | object conscientiously to hay-
ing no excuse to offer"
Greer's name was soon affixed to
the dotted line.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-01
MAY DO BUSINESS WITH
SMALL RUSSIAN SOvIETS
AS ONLY LEGAL BODIES

as hostile encroaehment on the lib
erty and independence of Russia, but
will not enter an alliance with Ger
many"
This statement was made publicly by
War Minister Trotsky, according to
Moscow dispatches received here today,
German diplomats in Petrograd, how.
ever, are quoted as saying the soviets
are not likely to reject German aid in
resisting the allies,
Premier Lenine issued a statement
declaring that the Czecho-Slovaks soon
will be wiped out. The soviets sent a
special representative to the allied en-
voys at Nologda, as a result of which
the latter are expected to return from
Moscow.
The Germans are continuing their in
vasion beyond the bounds of Ukraine,
also in the Kuban and Black sea regions.
They have landed forces at Kinkal and
may seek to reach Vologda, from whore
they would proceed against The Czecho-
Slovaks, despite Trotsky's, statement
that there would be no alliance for this
purpose.
German submarines transferred in
parts VIA Finland, have appeared on
Lake Ladoga, the final possible refuge
Of the Russia Baltic fleet.
The Zinamia Borbi of Petrograd re-
ports that the peasant revolt in Ukraine
is growing. The Germans, fearing the
revolt will disorganize the situation
are hurrying all bread and other food
stuffs out of the country to prevent
their destruction.
The peasantry is arming and in many
places is fighting desperately against
the Germans. Armed detachments are
seeking to prevent the Germans from
sizing the coming harvest. The former
landlords are taking back the land from
the peasants with the aid Of German
troops.
The bolsheviki have lost all their pop
ularity in Ukraine because Of Brest-
Litovsk surrender All landlords in Koz-
sian have been murdered. The Germans
are sending punitive expeditions into
the villages. Several thousands peasants
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-01
Constant Local Attacks by
General FOch Seems
Hindering Him
BY J. w. II Mason

New York, July 1.-The increasing
number of local attacks ordered by
General toch at various points along
the west front are throwing into tenn
porary confusion any possible arrange
ments by Won Hindenburg for a gener-
al offensive.
The gains made by the allies in these
enterprises are upsetting calculations
by the Germans at crucial points. The
British operations east of Nieppe for
est, the American attacks in Belleau
wood, the French assault in the vicin-
ity of Villers Cotterets forest and 9TH
er similar engagements during the past
few days have all oeen for the purpose
of disconcerting hindenburg's plans
and Of discovering information con-
corning contemplated German opera.
tions.
There is nothing in the circumstanc-
es Of these local thrusts to suggest that
General Foch is preparing the way for
major offensive Of his own at this
lime.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-01
Portland Concerns
Increase Capital Stock

The Kerr, Clifford & Company, Inc,
of Portland has increased its capital
stock FROM 100000 to 100000, ac-
cording to resolution of the stock
holders of the company filed with the
corporation department.
The Portland Rubber Mills has in
creased its capital stock from $4,000
to 100000.
The following corporations filed reso-
lntions of dissolution: Max Auto
Loading Equipment Company Port
land; Kingery & Mars, Inc, Portland; (;
Beaver Manufacturing Company, Port
land; kingery Mars, Inc, Portland !;
Crown Company, Portland; Woods Lum-
Der Company, Medford; Northwest
Bridge Works, Portland.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-01
Attempted Raid Of German
Troops June IL Repelled
With Heavy Less
NEGROES STUCK TOPOSTS
IN INFERNO OF FIRE
Enemy Troops Make Friendly
Advances So General
Pershing Reports
By Frank J. Taylor

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
With the American Armies in France.
July American negro troops proved
their value as fighters in the line east
OF Verdun on June -, il is now per-
missible to state. The Germans attempt.
ed a raid in that sector, but were ccin-
pletely repulsed by the negroes.
The boches began a terrific lombard
ment at one minute after midnight.
throwing over between 5000 and 1000
shells from guns ranging in size from
" to $40 millimeters. The bombardment
was concentrated on small areas. Many
Of the shells made holes from ten to
fifteen feet across.
In the midst of this inferno the ne
groes coolly stuck to their posts, oper-
ating machine guns and automatic riff
les, and keeping up such a steady bar
rage that the German infantry failed to
penetrate the American lines.
Tie Americans miraculously sustained
only one wounded.
Il sie luck was a.workin with u.s.,
explas4ed one. -s'We all got knocked
down lots o. times, but every man get
right up"
During the attack the crew Of ma
chine gun was bowled over by mine
werfer attack which made q 15-foot hole
ten feet from them. They all got up,
remountedlthe gun and continued shoot
ing until it jammed. Then, despite the
terrible bombardment, they fixed it and
again turned it on the Germans. This
was repeated twice.
The French and American officers re-
ported that the negroes performed like
veterans. They obeyed orders promptly
took risky duties voluntarily and com
pared with the best troops on the west
front.
A German raid east Of St. Die. in
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-01
.DEBS ARRA|CNED
ON TREASON charge
-4N
One Time Socialist Candidate
For President Under
Heavy Bonds

Cleveland, Ohio, July 1.-Eugene ".
Debs, socialist leader, was arraigned
before Federal Judge Westenhayer
here today and through his counsel,
Morris NJ Wolf, waived the reading of
the Indictment which led to his arrest
yesterday Debs was granted the privi-
lege of pleading when he appeared for
trial which was set for July 30 or soon
there after. Bond was fixed in the
sum of $4,000. This Wolf said would
be given during the day.
The indictment which charges Debs
with violating the espionage act, was
returned by the federal grand jury
late Saturday as result of speech
he made at the socialist state conven-
tion in Canton, Ohio, two weeks ago.
Cleveland socialists collected "de-
fense fund > of $500 at a meeting Debs
was to have addressed here yesterday.
There are ten counts in the indict-
ment against Debs, all of them based
Continued on page three1
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-01
WORK OR FIGH! IS
TO Be ENFORCED
Instructions Issued for Cuid-
ance Of Local Exemption
Boards

Portland, Or, July LA special cir
cular just issued by the war depart
ment for the guidance Of local boards
in enforcing the ''work or fight
regulations, clears up all doubtful
points as to what constitutes "non-
productive occupations or employ
ments."
The work or fight regulations be-
came effective on July l. They are to
be enforced TO the letter. Men having
deferred classification but engaged in
productive work or idling, win be
promptly re-classified into class l il
they do not engage in productive oc-
equations when directed TO do so by
their local boards.
Following are the regulations defin-
ing what registrants are to be consid-
cred by local boards as engaged in
productive occupations or employ
ments, and following each section, in
parentheses, the official Interpretation
Of points as to which doubt might
arise:
"(a) Persons engaged in the serv-
ing cf food and drink, or either, in
public places, including hotels and So
cial clubs. -
(Does not include managers, clerks,
cooks, or other employees unless they
are engaged in the serving Of food
and drink, or either.)
"(b) Passenger elevator operators
and attendants; and door men, foot
men, carriage openers and other at
tendants in clubs, hotels, stores, apart
ment houses, office buildings and bath
houses.
(The words "other attendants" in
clde bell boys, and also include port
ers. unless such porters are engaged
in heavy work.
"(c) Persons, including ushers and
other attendants, engaged and occu-
pied in and in connection with games,
sports and amusements. excepting actu-
al performers in legitimate concerts,
operas or theatrical performances. =
Qncludes, in addition to ushers and
=
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-01
.Forty-nine Names
Are Z. fed In Gen.
Perish. 3g's Rep Ort
Five KiIlsz In Action, -Four
Died Of Junds and Seven
z Disease

Washington, July 1.-General Per-
shing reported 40 casualties today di-
vided as follows:
Killed in action 5; died of wounds
4; died of disease 7; died from air
plane accident l; died from accident
OR other causes ); wounded severely
26; missing in action l.
The list follows:
Killed in Action
Lieutenants n. r. Gray, Louisville
Ky.
G. A. johnson, Grand Rapids, Mich
COrporals f. A. Morgan, Litchfield,
Conn.
J. j. Simeoe, Philadelphia
Private R. J. Weise, Philadelphia
Died of Wounds
Privates A. Bruno, Yonkers, N. Y.
j. L. Dixon, Blackshear, Ga.
E. H. jackson, Clarksyille Ark.
M. G. Russell, Amory, Miss.
Died of Disease
Sergeant c. G. Foust, Dayton, Ohio
Corporal G. H. Counts, Mulberry, Ark
Privates j. A. Dobbs, Decatur, Ill
j. jackson, Cordele, Ga.
J. S. Lynch, Brooklyn, N, Y.
J. Palmer, Vance, s. c.
f. W. Whittemore, Nashua, n. H.
Died of Airplane Accident
Lieutenant G. T. O'Laughlin, Ra
cine, Wis.
Died of Accident and Other Causes
COrporals J. H. Doran, Jr., East st.
Louis, Ill.
j. Gallagher, Ireland
Privates II. P. Payson, Kansas City.
Mo.
NJ, Purvis, Sumner, Mo.
L. Williams, Lexa, Ark.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-01
Capture Strong Positions Of
Col Del ROssO, Eschell and
Mount VaIbeIla with $500
Prisoners---French Aid In
Brilliant Surprise Attack
Indications Seen That Aus.
trians Are Attempting to
Prepare For New Offensive
Move

Rome, July 1.-The total of Austrian
prisoners captured on the Piavo is 49,
600, according TO a semi official state
msnt issued today.
Rome, July IA huge Italian Amer.
lean demonstration was staged in Jan
iculus, a suburb yesterday Prominent
citizens explained Americas part in
the war and expressed Italy's loyalty
to the allies.
Rome, July IAN escadrille of Am
er1can airmen plotting Caproni planes,
flew from Milan to Rome. a distance
of $50 kilom,ters (403.65 miies.) They
were under command of Captain La
Guarda, formerly New York congress
man.
Washington, July Striking Sud
denly in the upper Asiago last night,
Italian troops, with the cooperation of
French detaehments, captured more
than 1900 Austrians, including fifty
officers, Rome cables to the Italian
embassy stated today.
The Italian troops are now in pos
session Of the peak of Eehell, Col Del
Rosso and Mount Valbella, y the com
munique stated.
French detachmcnts who cooperat-
ed with the Italians, fought brilliantly
and assisted in the capture of large
amounts of booty, including machine
guns, trench mortars and light and
heavy guns.
Along the entire line the irresist-
1ble dashes Of the Italians and French
found the Austriang completely sur
prised. Though unpreparel, they fought
desperately. Actions along the left
bank of the Piave and the Montello
salient were especially successful On
the Giudiearie important gains were
made and additional prisoners were
taken.
Heavy artillery firing from Ttal-
Continued on page two)
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-01
Lsnine and TrOtsky, However
Want No Foreign Help
Except That Of Russia

Moscow, June 26.-Grand Duke Mich
ael, brother Of the former csar, has is
sued manifesto declaring that mas
much as the constituent assembly has
been dissolved, resulting in the disin-
tegration of Russia it is his duty to re-
store order.
The manifesto calls on the people to
overthrow the bolsheviki and offers am
nesty to all participating in the revolt.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-01
GERMANS ARE FAVORED.
By Joseph Shaplen

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent)
Stockholm, July 1.--"TAe sovicts
willregard allied intervention in Russia