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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-10-31
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October 9th. 1918.
Askov American.
Askov. MINI.
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Arizona republican., 1918-03-29
DEPLORES PARTISAN DIVISION
 AT THIS JUNCTURE
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WASHINGTON, March 2S.-Partisan feeling flared up in the senate again today when Senator Williams or Miss issippi, democrat, renewed his attack upon Representative Lenroot, repub- lican, candidate for the senate in Wis., consin, whom he charged yesterday with being lukewarm. in loyalty to the government in the war. The Mississippi senator declared Senator La Toilette of Wisconsin should be expelled and that former Representative Victor Berger, the socialist candidate for sen- ator, ought to be interned.
 During the debate which followed and continued intermittently most of the day. republican senators defended MT. Lenroot, while Senators Reed of Missouri, Ashurst of Arizona, and Owen of Oklahoma, democrats, de- plored partisan division at such a time.
 Skipped to Chicago
 Senator Shoot of Utah, republican, who attacked President Wilson yester- day for alleged partisanship, read a letter stating that Joseph E. Davies, democratic candidate in Wisconsin, had skipped to Chicago" when a con- | ference was called to consider with drawal of himself or MT. Lenrbot to insure loyalty victory.
 Senator Ashurst said yesterdays de- bate was miserable twaddle" and, in plea for harmony and unity in the war, Senator Reed contrasted the crit. ical battle in France with the senate attention to the miserable. little pol itical contest in Wisconsin"
 Miserable Politics
 T appeal to the senate" said Sen- ator Reed, "to have done with these miserable politics. No line can be drawn between loyal democrats and republicans. Let the election in Wis., consin go on. In any event a loyal man will be returned"
 Senator Gronna vehemently criti- cized the democrats for refenrence, to l disloyalty made by Senator WillianA.
 "Your own actions condemn you, Senator Gronna said. You appearto be more interested in your party's can didate for the sehatd fin N4sc6nsin than l you are in the thousands and in the
Arizona republican., 1918-03-29
STRIKE TIES UP
 TRANSPORTATION
 IN KANSAS CITl
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KANSAS CITY, March 2S.-The ef- feet of the general sympathetic strike began yesterday morning in support of the walkout of laundry workers and drivers, was felt virtually in every home here tonight as @ result of strike order instructing all union employees of the street railway con- pany to run their cars to the barns. Two hours later not a car was mov- ing in the city and thousands of workers and shoppers made their way home as best they could.
 Late in the afternoon, an order was issued exempting the members of the chauffeur's union from the general strike order, thus affording transportation for those who could find places in crowded commercial motor cars. An order also was is sued this afternoon exempting en- ployes of the municipal water works system from obeying the call.
 Virtually all restaurants in the city were closed due to the walkout of cooks and walters and hundreds of night workers carried lunches.
 The city remained tranquil during the day. There were isolated reports of stoning of street cars but no serious disorders. Troops of the sev- enth regiment Missouri national guard (home guard) are patrolling tue downtown streets.
 lThe strike spread tonight to Kansas City, Kan, when day street car crews went off duty and night crews refused to take their places. With this gair strike leaders declared 10000 unior workmen had walked out in the two Kansas CityS Union bakers in mos of the baking plants here stopped worl tonight, it was asserted.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-29
AusTR|ANs FIGURE
 0N ITALIAN DRIVE
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WASHINGTON, March 2S.- Four new Austrian divisions have been dis tributed along the Italian front, the Italian embassy was advised today by cable from Rome, and this activity has convinced Italian military men that the battle in France will not prevent an offensive against Italy. This view also is shared by the allied leaders, the cable said, and consequently not a single man of the Franco British forces in Italy has been withdrawn to reinforce the armies notwithstanding the great German attack.
 That the battle in France will not prevent the Austrian offensive against Italy" said the message, Ifs the opin- ion of competent military men of Italy. The allies are also of this opinion, so much so that not one single man of the Franco-British forces il. Italy las been withdrawn. This statement disposes of the assertion of the German commun- ique that the British forces in Italy had been brought to the French front.
 Tn connection with the expected drive against Italy, it is stated that at i least 40 new Austrian divisions have been distributed along the Italian front. All available artillery has also been transferred from the Russian and Ru- manlan fronts to the Italian front. Italy therefore must be prepared for the
 coming blow, which the situation in
 France may have postponed but which must be met in the near future"
Arizona republican., 1918-03-29
WOMAN DRIVERS AID
 REFUGEES IN FRANCE
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PARIS, Wednesday, March 27- The women drivers of the American fund for French wounded, true to their tradition, have put their cars at the disposal of the numerous refu- gees who are arriving in Paris and are transporting them from station to station or to their friends in the city.
 At the Northern railway station today the American Red Cross found itself able to give thousands of refu- gees the care and comfort they needed after so many hours travel. Every so often a train would bring fin a fresh lot of 300 of these unfor- tunates, most of them little children, old women and old men. They had been nearly three years in German hands until relieved last spring, and now have been forced to flee from the homes to which they had re- turned.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-29

millions of brave boys who are fighting for freedom. I do not know of any war that has ever been won by lip service.'
 Those Who Cry loudest
 Senator Gronna declared he would support the president in every appro- priation and in every other way wher- ever that support is necessary for the winning of the war. He declared that it has been noticeable to him that those who were the loudest in their cries of disloyalty were not those who have sons in the army.
 Senator Owen, deploring the political discussion, said that most German Americans are periodically supportire their government.
 Tt will not strengthen the United States to wound the feelings of these people," he said. "They deserve all the more honor because of their fidelity to the United States. deprecate ex- ceedingly that there should be any ap- pearance of political debate on this floor"
Arizona republican., 1918-03-29
A|RP[ANE DELAYS ARE INVESTIGATED
 BY SE|VATE's BODY
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WASHINGTON. March 2S.-Investi- gation into delay in the airplane pro- gram was begun by the senate mili- tary committee today behind closed doors after several days of discus sion in the senate which eliminated in the assertion by Senator Overman of North Carolina that part of the trouble was due to German spies in the Curtiss plant which has extensive gov ernment contracts.
 Members of the committee were pledged to secrecy and Chairman Chamberlain announced that no state ment would be issued until the inquiry had been completed.
 Signal Officers Testify
 Major General George o. Squier, chief signal officer and Colonel Deeds of the aviation branch, were the first witnesses called. They remained with the committee nearly four hours. The committee plans to hear tomorrow Major General Franklin Bell. who has just returned from visit to the Amer ican front in France. Later Comman- der Briggs of the British Royal Flying corps. Colonel Waldon of the American Signal corps, and Howard Coffin, chairman of the aircraft board, will be called.
 Senator Overman furnished Chair man Chamberlain with the names of his informants so that they can be called. His speech followed several days of heated debate during which it Was charged that instead of having by July 1st 12,000 airplanes in France or ready for shipment as provided in the original program. that number would total only 37 and that the American airplane progress was 90 days behind schedule.
 Spies in Curtiss Plant Senator Overman said although he would make no charge against any one employe of the Curtiss concern there were spies there and were he secretary of war he would commander the plant and put in new employees. A metallic brace used in the construction of air
Arizona republican., 1918-03-29
FEDERATION LABOR MEN GOING ABROAD
 ID VISIT BROTHERS
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NEW YORK. March 2s.-To make known to British and French labor the position of labor in the United States with regard to the war, delegation of nine American labor leaders, with credentials of the American Federation of Labor, will sail shortly for England and France The sending of the mission is in response. it was explained. to re- peated invitations from British and French labor leaders to Samuel Gompers, president of the federation, ! to visit them personally and confer with them on the question of the position of labor in the associated nations at war with Germany. MT. Gompers was anxious to go, but felt that his duties required him to re- main here.
 It was believed that a personal conference would clear up any pos sible misunderstanding that had arisen abroad in regard to the atti- tude of labor here toward the war. Our mission abroad" said one of | the members of the mission today, lis not to tell labor of Great Britain and France what to do, but to tell them how American labor stands with | regard to the war. We will tell them that organized labor in America stands committed for it's progress tu
 a successful and satisfactory con- clusion. We will tell them that we will not confer with any representa- tive of an enemy country. We dc
 not represent any pacifists or paci- fist organization. We will go as official representatives of loyal body of Americans represented through the American Federation ol 1 Labor.
 The mission expects to be abroad
 about six weeks.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-29
HALF HUNDRED B|G A|RsH|Ps 60 DOWN
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LONDON, March 2S.-The contin- uance of fierce air fighting in the bat tie area is shown by the report of aer- ia1 operations issued tonight, which says that on Wednesday 24 German machines were brought down in air fighting and seven were driven out of control. Nineteen British machines are missing.
 The text of the statement reads:
 Low flying was again carried out Wednesday by large bodies of our air. planes, while our infantry machines continued their work of reporting the position on our battle line. Over thir- ty tons of bombs were dropped and a quarter of million rounds of ammuni- tion were fired from a height that in- sured accuracy on different targets. Severe casualties are known to have been inflicted on the enemy and the bringing up of his troops and ammuni- tion was delayed.
 Twenty four German machines were brought down in the air fighting and seven were driven down Nit of control Two hostile observation bal looms also were destroyed. Nineteen of our machines at present are missing"
Arizona republican., 1918-03-29

plane frames from which a piece of metal had been removed and lead in- serted so as to weaken it, was exhib- ited by the senator as a sample of spies work.
 The first machine tested at the plant showed that this tampering had been the cause. A delay of two months followed while government inspectors went over every airplane part in order to replace parts which spies had weak ened.
 The decision to conduct the inquiry behind closed doors was reached by the military committee after a num- Der of members had urged this plan in order to permit the committee to in quire fully into the situation without the necessity of guarding against dis closure of military secrets.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-29
THIS DISTRICT |s
 ASKED ID RAISE
 FUND 210 MILLION
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WASHINGTON. March B. Sub- scription goals which each federal re- serve district will be expected to reach or pass during the third Liberty loan campaign opening April sixth, ar- ranged today by the treasury, give the New York district thirty per cent of the sS.000. 100000 loan total, or $s0o,- 100000 as it's share. the same as in the second loan. The Chicago district is al- lotted 14 1-6 per cent, or s425, ,o00, 900, and the Cleveland district ten per cent, or s300,0o0,00o.
 In calculating the wealth and general business conditions of various districts as the basis for the quotas. it was found Boston had been given a dispro- portionate share in the second loan, and other districts were raised slightly.
 Quotas Announced
 The goals of each state, county and city will be determined by federal re- serve district committees on the basis of population, wealth. and business conditions. These will be announced locally within week or two.
 The quotas by districts include:
 Kansas City district 1-3 per cent or S1S0, 100000; Dallas district 2-3 per cent or sS0.00O. 900: San Francisco district ' per cent or s210000, ""N
Arizona republican., 1918-03-29

Continued from Page One) ners fired with open sights at range of a thousand yards or less and did terrible execution among the enemy. One very heavy concentra- tion of German infantry near Nor chies was completely smashed by this style of firing. Not only did the British stick to their firing to the last possible moment, but they got their guns back when it became necessary, with extraordinary skill. The correspondent today heard of one battery which kept firing until the Germans were only 25 yards away and then fell back with every gun safe.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-29
FRENCH ADVANCING BUT BRITISH FALL
 BACK O|V O[D LINE
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 LONDON, March 2S.-The Germans signalized the opening of the second week of their offensive with an att tack on Arras which is just what they have been expected to do. This is one of the strongest defensive points on the British front and the people of England are hopeful of the result. They are, in fact. more interested in the preparations for a counter offensive and are anxiously awaiting the announcement that Anglo French reserves have been thrown into the battle
 Reserves May Turn Tide
 It is hoped, in view of the fact that the British now are holding the Germans along the battle front. that these reserves, when their presence is felt, will be able to turn the tide in favor of the allies. Meanwhile. the last weeks retirement is quick ening the patriotism of the people at home. Instead of the anticipated holidays, the workshops will be in operation and holiday trains will be replaced by working trains.
 TonightS reports from the front were of checkered character. While the British sustained a couple of setbacks, the most encouraging news comes from sectors on the French front, where the advance was mos. threatening.
 Drive Back Germans
 The French, having brought up re- serves, have been able on their hith- erto yielding line between Hainvillers south of Montdidier, Pont LEveque and south of Noyon, by a fine counter attack, to drive the enemy back a distance of three kilometers on a front of ten kilometers. Coupled with this hopeful news, comes reports of a sinking baro- meter and 8 threat of snow, which would seriously hamper German op- erations, although also bad for the British air service, which has hitherto done grand work behind the German line.
 English Get Setback The British setback occurred in the Somme and the Scarpe. The Ger mans succeeded in crossing the Somme from the north to south in the neighborhood of Chipilly, con- polling the British to fall back on the Hamel line, bringing the Germans nearer to their objective, Amiens | This will be regarded with less | anxiety here than the new German move against Arras. where the Brit ish line has hitherto held firmly. The 1 Germans have made attacks both ] north and south of the Scarpe. Tn, l former seems to have failed. but the southern attack was successful, forc- l ing the British to retire to a position nearer to the line they held ir July, 1916.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-29
CASUALTY LIST |S NOT UP ID DATE
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LONDON, March 2S.-British casual ties reported for the week ending to- day amounted to S,61S. divided as fol- lows
 Officers killed or died of wounds, 79; men killed or died of wounds, GOA; of ficers wounded or missing, 26S; men wounded or missing 2,667.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-29
AMENDMENT MAY NOT <. . !. BE UP IN NEBRASKA.
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LINCOLN Neb., March 2S.-Wheth- ct the senate of the Nebraska legis- lature is to decline consideration of the national prohibition amendment. is a question which will probably be disposed of in the upper house of the state assembly next Monday when the senators will act on a resolution pro- viding that no action be taken on any subjects not included in the gover- nSr's call for the present special ses- sion. The federal amendment was not mentioned in the call.
 sThe joint resolution providing for ratification of the national amend nlent, introduced in the house yester- day was read a second time today and then referred to the house committee of prohibition. Action favoring rati- dcation is expected both from the committee and the house itself.
 Do not wait till tomorrow-phone that WANT 41
Arizona republican., 1918-03-29

Silk Gloves i'm a Spe- ROc cial Sale a Pair .. " Exceptional values, consider ing today's scarcity of silk gloves. In white, with black, mastic and brown. Sale price, a pair 59c.
 42-in. Organdie Erl- HOO broidery Flouncings, Yd. Il For graduation or dresses that you may wish to make now for summer wear. Special a yard $1.00.
 Center Aisle Table
Arizona republican., 1918-03-29
PRINCE AT FRONT

Republican A. p. Leased Wire1 LONDON, March 2S.-The Prince of Wales who has been in England for several weeks, has again left for the front.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-29

The fact that only 3,618 casualties were reported for the week ending Thursday would indicate that losses since March 2l in the German offensive are not included in the figures given
Arizona republican., 1918-03-29
When These Linen
 .Har1dken'chiefs

Are sold we doubt if we will be able to buy any more to sell at these very special prices. -Women's all linen handker- chiefs in white; hemstitched borders, each 19c.
 -Women's all linen handker- chiefs, with embroidered ini- tials, each 75c.
 Our usual price for 'ker- chiefs of this quality would be much higher.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-29

Do not wait till tomorrow-phone that wHNT AD. 10 The Republican and dispose of. or get what you want.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-29

DO not wait till tomorrow-phone that WANT AID. to The Republican and dispose of, or get what you want.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-29
Metal Cloth

A most popular novelty, very similar to the Baronette satin; shown in white only for separate skirts. Sale price yard, $3.95.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-29
ANOTHER SECTOR IS
 ADDED TO FRONT BY
 ATTACKING GERMANS

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-02

THE BEST Is TOO SHORT,
THE WORST rs TOO LONG

The new Lyric program is pleasing
as far as 1t goes The fact is that
Fredericks and Palmer. in Don't
on the stage too long, and Elkins, Fay
and Elkjps, The Singing Minstrels,"
do not entertain the audience long
enough.
The latter trio is more than pre-
seuts ble. They blend their voices in a
most pleasing manner and exhibit
more pep" and put -it-over' than rs
usual And with all of this genius
they only sing one ensemble" a
single" do a dance. shake the tam
BOURNE and bones" and amhle off the
stage, This is by far too little. They
should take UP at least two-thirds Of
the present program. The audience
deserves better consideration. And
Fredericks and Palmer. in a mediocre
fashion. occupy the stage until the au-
dience gets tired and impatient.
Nine. Juliette Dika. the Franco
American. was seen here again in her
song characterizations She makes a
strong impression, due more to her
strong personality
Charles Buckley and his company
create many rlpples of laughter by
their presentation of Casey. the Fire
man" The sketch Is built arour
various assaults that wage back III Cd.
termination OF the "wild-westerner.
peyton. Howard and Listette use
with 8 sketch Three Dusty Roaf,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-02
No ACTION TAKEN
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that it be placed upon the record of
the meeting. That was ali,
Governor Davis had arranged to
leave on the one O'Clock train for
Staunton He had been scheduled to
pay an official visit to the state insti
tutions at that place last night and
today. and tomorrow he Will attend
meeting OF the Augusta County
Farmers union. The governor did
not leave on the train as arranged,
but departed last night
Before leaving the governors Office
Auditor Moore was asked:
Does Major Sands still hold his
job7"
Well. he has not resigned, and
nobody has discharged him"
1t was taken for granted, there
fore, that Major Sands still holds the
job
Major Sands was summoned TO ap-
pear before the board to explain why
he had disregarded orders to that
body concerning the assessment of
taxes on foreign corporations for the
year 1915. The examiner sent letter
TO the board explaining his position,
and declined to appear In person.
His brother, Alexander II. Sands. was
the bearer of the letter. The matter
was to have been taken up on Mon
day. but was postponed until yester-
day because of the absence of Judge
Garnett. who spent Monday and Tues
day In Washington.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-02
Local Observations at 9 p. vi. Yes


Farm operations are abreast OF the
season with the exception of a few
localities whore particular lines of
work are somewhat behind. For In
stance. hay making has been delayed
in Montgomery and Floyd counties by
an excess OF cloudy weather and fire.
Quent showers. and in Wythe and Giles
counties the cultivation of corn Is
backward, Summer following Ia well
under way. Seasonable temperatures
have benefited vegetation. which is
now doing well over most OF the
state. In eastern and some sentral
counties. howetr. growing crops.
especially corn. pastures and truck.
are beginning to suffer for moisture,
there having been little or no rainfall
there during the week. Except for
the effect OF dry weather. as noted
above, corn Is in average. or better
than average, condition. Tobacco is
Improving, though its condition Is
yet a little disappointing IN Mecklen-
burg county Topping is progressing
AID If almost completed In southside
counties In Brunswick counties some
primings VIII be saved during the
week. Peanuts are looking we'll but
are beginning to need rain in Surry
county. In some sections. especially
In the North. white potatoes are yield
lng rather poorly. while in southwest
ern and most southern counties they
are satisfactory In yield and quality
The late crop is coming up nicely il
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