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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-07-24
SHIP LAUNCH|NCS
NEXT LABOR DAY
URGED BY SCHWAB
.-v .o..,-o ,oua.., .,se,.. ,...so was,


Washington. July 23--Indorsing
the suggestion of Pacific coast ship
yard workers that Labor Day be made
a second great ship launching day,
Charles NJ Schwab, director-general
of the emergency fleet corporation
today transmitted to the men work
ing with him a letter from President
Wilson expressing the keen interest"
with which the president is following
the progress Of the ship building pro-
gram.
President Wilson's letter was ad-
dressed to Chairman Hurley of the
shipping board acknowledging re-
port of progress. The president add
ed
"When you get an opportunity, will
you not express to those who are
working for the board and for the
corporation, the keen interest with
which | follow all these operations
and the accomplishments of each bu-
reau and agency and yard?"
Mr.. Schwabs Endorsement of the
mems proposal to splash the kaiser
again by launching 100 ships in
single day was whole hearted.
while the launching record for
the Fourth of July was splendid he
said, "iet Ms strive to make the Labor
Day record even still greater
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-07-24
Newspapers Publish Frank
Statement Indicating DiSap-
pointmont in Won Hinden-
burg'S Strategic Plan.
WITHDRAWAL IS HlNTED
ON UNPRECEDENTED SCALE.
How United States Transport
. ed Forces in Such Numbers
Puzzle to Foei Hope to Re-
new Offensive,


Washington. July 25-An~ official
dispatch today from Switzerland says
the German newspapers not only ad-
NIT that the German offensive has
failed but express fear that General
Foch has built up an army of re-
serves that will enable him to wrest
the offensive from the German high
command.
General Foch Feared
The Frankfurter Zeltung asserts
that the entire strategical plan of
Eindenburg is compromised by the
attack on the Aisne- Marine front.
Something new appears IN the
strategical situation" says that paper
General Foch has been able to form
an important army of reserves. Foch's
attack aims to deal blow in the back
of Boehm's army ana should it be
successful it might compel this army
to retreat under most unfavorable
conditions.
"Foch's attack threatens the whole
! OF Hindenburg's plans" e
The Strassburger Post says the pub
lie had in general attached too great
hopes to the German offensive at
Rheims and asks
From where do these troops come
that the American transports really
brought more quickly than they were
expected"
The Munchener Neust Nachrichten
says France still is very strong; that
America has more than half a million
soldiers in France and that tho Eng
lish army has been reconstructed and
1t will take weeks. perhaps. to wrest
the initiative from General Foch
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-07-24
1W0 Million Americans in France
Before War Ends, Bakers Hope
tBy Morning Journal Special Leased wire)


Washington, July 49, With
probably not mucr more than a
quarter of a million American troops
engaged in the present battle, but
with virtually million others either
in France or Fastening across the
ocean to join in the fight, General
Foch has been able to turn the tables
on the enemy and strike blow that
has changed the whole trend of the
war.
Officials here, while fully recogniz-
ing the fact that the Americans are
today only comparatively small part
of the vast war forces, realize that the
American army in going forward in a
constantly increasing stream Is the
governing factor in restoring the ini-
tiative to the allies. Plans are being
taken to accelerate the American mil
itary program.
It is practically certain General
Foch will have at least 10000
American troops before the present
fighting season closes. Secretary Bak-
er announced the war departments
new program embraces enlarged army
appropriations. notifications of the
draft ages and plans for larger mo-
bilization would soon be ready for
congress.
plans probably aim at getting under
arms without delay total force not
far short of the 100000 figure dis
cussed in congress
The fighting in the Aisne salient
has opened new possibilities. There is
increased need for haste. in the opin-
ion of officials, in getting full Amer
ican man power ready to supplement
the efforts that appear now to be TAX
ing shape toward hurting the enemy
back all along the front and beginning
the advance that will end only when
victory has been achieved.
Reports indicated fully one-half Of
all ground won by the Germans in
the Aisne salient already had been re.
covered.
Mr.. Baker said the reports from
General Pershing we're satisfactory. II
was clear officials are engrossed in
preparations for offensive battles on
an even large scale.
The German offensive arch ir
France has rested on two great pill
lars, one in the Picardy front and the
other on the Marne 1t has been re-
peatedly stated that the pressing home
of this mighty pincer movement.
threatening both Paris and the chan
mel ports as it progressed, has been
the German object from the first day
the battle of 1918 was opened last
March
The southern, pillar of that arch has
now been gravely weakened. BY des.
perate efforts the Germans are seek.
ing to prevent 1t from collapsing
Even If the allied advance is checked
now, there appears little likelihood the
enemy would re-create his tactical po-
stion on a basis that would permit
him to continue his old plan of cam.
paign before the coming of winter.
The allied reserves on the Aisne.
Marine line now have the advantage
of interior lines. These occupy a sa-
lient buttressed on forests and other
strong positions which the enemy was
unable to break through when in the
full strength of his great drive. 1t ap-
peared possible to some officers that
the next few days might see an all
lied assault on both sides Of the Pi-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-07-24
AMERICAN PRISONERS
IN GERMANY NAMED
SPECIAL o,.-.rea 70 .e-4is. JOURNAL,

SPECIAL DISPATCH TO hoaNiNa JOURNAL
Washington, July 23.-Names of
ten American soldiers who are prs-
oners of war in Germany were an
nounced today by the war department
as follows:
At Camp Darmstadt.
Corporal John l.. Murray, Fall viii
age, Conn; Privates Tony Bichum,
New Britain, Conn. Chester d. GRAY
att, Ocean Grove. N. ].
At Camp Limburg.
Private William osullivan, For
estville, Conn.
Camp Not Known.
Corporal George M. Williams,
Hendersonville. KY; Privates Joseph
H. Brown, New Brighton, Staten Is
land, N. y; Charles w. Knowlton,
Fairfield. Conn; Joseph a. Lagassey,
Bristol Conn: Randolph s. Stewart
Plainville, Conn. John w. Jones. OK
ford, Ala
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-07-24

Cardy front. delivered with the pur.
pose of forcing German reserves to
rush back around the point of the
Compiegne salient from the Aisne
theater If resistance to the allied ad-
vance from the Marine becomes too
great to be overcome, they expect
some such operation, as General Foch
frequently has proved his full knowl.
edge of the value of holding the ini-
tiative and can be relied upon to hold
it by surprise assaults which will wear
out the German reserves in hurrying
from front to front TO meet them.
SO far as future American partci.
patton goes, General March has al
ready disclosed to congress that of.
fensive operations are expected later
In the year. There are already avail.
able more troops than can be shipped
to the front before winter.
In making this statement, Mr.. Bak.
er said the changes in draft ages arc
still under study. The study of tho
draft age question, he said, was based
upon finding the necessary number
of men with the least possible disturb
ance of economic conditions in the
country"
1t was recalled that the original ma.
tional army plan as presented by tho
limits of . to 26, inclusive. Congress
changed these limits to the present II
to 81 law. There has been nothing to
indicate, however, that either Mr.
Baker or his advisers have changed
their opinion that men Of 10 should
be taken, furnishing two large add-
tional classes of recruits Immediately
without material disturbance of the
economic balance.
just what maximum age will be
found most desirable it Is difficult to
say. 1t was frequently urged in con-
gress recently that the limit be set at
as years. That would involve an
enormous amount of registration and
execution of records, however, for
which a very small return in fight
ing men could be expected in the
higher ages. Probably a compromise
at 4O or perhaps below that, will be
worked out in the end.
One of the chief arguments for ex-
tension upward of the age limits in the
power it would give to apply the work
or fight rule on far wider scale. The
government, however. has not as yet
committed itself to policy of this
character.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-07-24
Heavy Rains Hinder
Speedy Operations
of Battling Forces

fsv MORNING JousHAL SPECIAL LEAsrp wiReI
With the French Army in France,
July 23 (by the Associated Pres
A drenching downpour over the
greater part of the southern battle
field, hindered operations of both the
allies and the Germans last night and
today.
Further north, however, French
troops executed remarkably bril-
liant operation between Moreuil and
Montdidier, attacking and recapturing
three villages around which some
very heavy fighting occurred In March
and April. They are Mailly- Raineval,
sauvillers and AubviIlers, all situated
on heights overlooking the Avre river.
Their possession is of great impor-
tance,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-07-24
MOTORS CARRY GRAIN
TO HUNGRY PERSIANS
,srse,.L o,sp.,es 70 sosslsa ,oUas.tl

New York, July 23.-Contirma;ion
of the worst reports of famine in
Persia and the cabling of 100000 to
purchase grain in India to be trans
ported to the hunger stricken land by
motor trucks, was announced here to-
day by the American committee for
Armenian and syrian relief. A mes
sage, telling of the famine conditions
was received from members Of the
committees Persian commission now
in Hongkong.
DIR. Harry Pratt Judson, head of the
commission and three other members
are on their way to England for aeon
suitation with the British authorities
before Joining the eleven other men,
bers on the Persian gulf.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-07-24
New Attack Prevents Him From
Taking Men From Region to
Reinforce Closely Pressed
Army Along AiSne,
S0lSS0NS-RHEIMS LOOP
SEES TERRIFIC STRUGGLE
Counter Blows Delivered by
the Germans Indicate Great
Strength Allies Battle on
to Press Foe,
lsr MORNING. JOURNAL SPECIAL LtAsso w,rs,

lsr MORNING JOURNAL sPe.lAL LEASED wtRsl
London, July 23.-The French at
tack near Montdidier today was very
well executed an. successful minor
operation, and according to dispatches
received this afternoon from the bat
tie front was presumably designed as
diversion, aiming at keeping the
enemy's mind occupied and prevent
ing him from sending large reinforce
ments to the southwark.
At the same time it also effected an
important local improvement in the
line at sector where every advance
means better protection for Amiens
and Paris. The French attacked on
a four-mile front after an hours bonn
bardment of the German lines, and
captured all three villages of Sauvil-
lers, Aubvillers and Mailly- -Raineval
within fifteen minutes.
Prisoners Not Counted.
About a thousand more prisoners
have been counted by the entente al
lies in the last twenty-four hours. or
this number, about half have been
credited to the Americans and British,
but as a matter of fact the allies just
now are far too busy to devote much
tine to the counting of prisoners
~~~~s~~~~~-~~~-~.~-~. ~.~~>~4->1~N~/~~~-N~~
tContinued on Page TwoI
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-07-24
BurIeson Is Chairman.
INQUIRY FOR |, W, W,
LANDS MAN IN JAIL

tsy Nc psHe JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED w'etl
Chicago, July 2S.-Charles Plain,
an organizer for the |. w. W., told of
his experiences with the law in Bes-l
semer, Mich, when called today as a
witness for the defense in the |. w.
w. conspiracy trial.
When he first went to Bessemer IN
1917, he said, he was thrown into Jail
when he asked for the !. W. W..
headquarters. Later he was carried
out into the country in an automobile
and beaten.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-07-24
UTAH BLUEJACKET
SENDS MESSAGE HOME

Salt Lake City. Utah. July 3D..
Wilford Larsen of Mammoth. Utah,
who the navy department includes
among the eight still missing and un-
accounted for off the cruiser San
Diego. is alive and we'll somewhere
In the vicinity of New York. accord
ing to a telegram which was received
by his sister. Mrs. Arthur Stapeley Of
Mammoth, Saturday.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-07-24
$4,000 NEGROES ARE
CALLED FOR SERVICE

NUNW'Wu JuUHNNt WTNGI
Washington, July 23.-Fifty thou
sand negro registrants qualified for
general military service were called
to the colors today by Provost Mar
shall General Crowder.
(. They will entrain between August
l and and will come from forty-one
states and the District Of Columbia.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-07-24
We re All Right, !"
Message of Sanmies
as Nurses GiUe Aid

fsf sosh'so JOURNAL spsciA. lsAsso w,ss,
Paris, July 23.--"Tell the folks at
home we are all right" is the mes
sage Of the American wounded as they
are lifted from the hospital trains.
American Red Cross women with
fountain. pens and postcards follow the
doctors on their rounds between the
stretchers at the Paris station re-
served for the hospital trains.
Each man gets a chance to dictate
a few lines.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-07-24
CALIFORNIAN REPORTED
HOME ON FURLOUGH

San Jose. Calf, July 23,-James r.
Compton of San Jose, reported unac.
counted for in the list of missing from
the armored cruiser San Diego. was
at home here on leave at the time Of
the disaster.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-07-24
THE WEATHER
FORECAST.

Denver, Colo, July 23.--New Mex
leo: Wednesday and Thursday, gener-
ally fair; cooler Thursday.
Arizona: Wednesday and Thursday
general fair not much change in .em-
perature.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-07-24
NationaIists Return.

London. July 23.-The Irish nAS
tionalists returned to parliament todkN
after three months absence due I'd
the governments CONSUMPTION at4
titude. 1
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-07-24
LOCAL REPORT

A summary Of local weather condi-
tions for the twenty-four hours ended
at 8 p. m. yesterday follows: MAXI
mum temperature, SO degrees; mini
num- 50; range. 80; temperature at
8 p. m. 81; south wind; partly cloudy;
IA precipitation.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-07-24
Navy Department Already inI
Control of Radio Systems;'
Cables Remain Under Direc-
ton of Present Owners,
BURLES0N TO MANAGE
WIRES FOR GOVERNMENT
Postmaster Announces His.
Policy viii Interfere as Little
as Possible With Operation
as Now Conducted,

pNsoahiho JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED WIPsl
Washington, July 23.--Acting under
the authority recently conferred by
congress. President Wilson today is.
sued a proclamation taking all teIe-
phone and telegraph lines under gov
ernment operation and control at mid.
night, Wednesday, July 81.
Although congress emp owered him
to do so, the president did not include
wireless systems. because the navy al
ready is in control of them and he
also did not include ocean cables pre-
sumably because contracts the cable
companies have with foreign govern
ments on whose shores they land con-
tain clauses respecting government
operation which raised involved uues-
tons. The navy already is In prAc-
tical control of the cables through its
censorship.
Employees Retained.
rne presidents proclamation placed
administration of wire systems with
Postmaster General Burleson and pro-
vided that unless otherwise decided.
the present arrangements and en-
ployes will continue Present finan-
cial arrangements also will continue
with the approval of the postmaster
general
In statement accompanying the
presidents proclamation, Postmaster
General Burleson announced to the
country that his policy would be one
of the least possible interference with
the wire communication system con-
sistent with the interests and needs
of the government.
Policy Undetermined.
Press wire service, Mr. Burleson
said, would be interfered with only to
improve its facilities, and farmers
telephones would be interefered with
only to facilitate their connection with
the larger lines. No general policy
has been decided upon, the postmas-
ter general announced and public no.
tice will be given of any plans tol
change present arrangements.
Pledging to the public his best ef-
forts for the most efficient service at
the least cost, the postmaster general
declared he welcomed the suggestions
and cooperation of the men who have
built up the systems.
Burleson Is Chairman.
Postmaster General Burleson will
personally take charge of the admin
istration and will be assisted by a
committee of three composed of John
L. Rooms, first assistant postmaster
general, in subjects of organization
and administration; David S. Lewis,
former congressman from Maryland,
now member of the tariff commits
sion, on subjects of operation, and
william II. Lamar, solicitor for the
postoffice department on matters of
finance.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-07-24

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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-12
FINED FOR
FIGHTIN COURT ROOM

Clinton, Feb. Attorney A. L.
Schuyler Of Clinton was fined $50 for
contempt of court by Judge A. P.
Barker in the district court here, fol-
lowing his fistic attack upon Attorney
L. F. Sutton during the hearing Of the
charge Of perjury against George
Johnson, a negro, who was witness
last year in the $500. 900 suit brought
by w. l.. Andrews against c. H.
Young for alienation of the affections
Of Andrews wife.
During the hearing, while Judge
Bakers back was. turned, the i'll
feeling that has marked the efforts Of
the two attorneys came to climax
and Schuyler struck Sutton. Before
court officers could intervene, Schuy-
Ter had again struck Sutton. Judge
Barker Immediately fined Schuyler
$50 for contempt.
The Johnson case is attracting
much attention because Of the prom
inence OF the principals in the orig.
inal case last year. He is said by the
attorneys for Young to have testified
that he saw Young in the bedroom of
Mrs. Andrews, but H. F. Poudinot Of
Davenport, court reporter, has so far
failed to find in his shorthand notes
any places where Johnson identified
anyone in the Andrews home. John
sons testimony, it is said. tells only
of seeing q man enter the Andrews
home from an alley.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-12
LUTHERANS PLAN
WAR WORK CAMPAIGN

DeS MOlnes. Feb. S.-LutheranS OF
Iowa are meeting today to organize
the state for raising fifty thousand
dollars among the membership as the
1918 share of two and half million
dollars national war fund for welfare
work among soldiers and sailors who
are fighting battles Of democracy.
This work has hearty endorsement OF
President Wilson and Governor Hard
ing. District meetings to organize
for quick raising of the fund during
the week of February Is to 26 will 1e
held Thursday. February IA at Bur
lington. Ottumwa, Red Oak, Atlantic,
Davenport, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo.
Dubuque, Waverly. DEBORAH. Forest
City. Northwood, Eagle Grove, Jewell.
FIT. Dodge, Marathon. Sioux City, and
Emmetsburg. At district meetings
each congregation in the state will be
represented.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-12
YANKEES ROUT
HUNS SHIPPERS
NESTS OF GERMAN SHARPSHOoT-
Frs ARE CLEANED OUT
RAPIDLY.
rBy Associated Press STAFF


With the American Army in France,
Feb. elayed)-American artil-
lery and infantry have succeeded in
cleaning out majority of the snipers
who caused considerable annoyance
over by the troops. Snipers' posts in
buildings have been destroyed by
knocking down the shelters with
shells. Shippers hidden in bushes or in
shell holes have been routed by Ameri-
can sharpshooters. Night patrols have
succeeded In locating some of the posi-
tions and the Germans in them have
been finished off later.
PATROL EXPLORES TRENCH.
Last night small patrol entered a
small German trench while searching
for a nest of Shippers. A lieutenant, q
corporal and two men left the Ameri-
can wire and returned five hours later.
They walked across No Mans Land,
picking their way carefully to avoid
discovery. Reaching the enemy wire
they crawled beneath is cautiously and
approached the most advanced enemy
trench, which apparently was aban-
doned, but they we're sure snipers were
there. They dropped down noiselessly
and found a place where the trench
bottom showed fresh footprints.
LOADED RIFLE AS TROPHY.
On the parapet the corporal discov-
cred rifle, loaded and pointed in the
direction Of the American trenches.
There was not German around. The
corporal brought back the rifle to the
American lines. 1t is typical Ger
man weapon, made in Berlin and in
good condition.
At another point enemy snipers
were discovered in shell hole. A few
well placed shots from light artillery
ended their career. At another place
a hail of machine gun bullets was ef-
fective.
One, two, or possibly three snipers'
posts are still in front Of the Ameri-
can positions, but they are not likely
to be there long.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-12
DIES MONIES BARS
FINERY IN SCHOOLS

Des Moines, Feb. Shed tear
for the dear goods in the Des Moines
high schools.
The board of education expects ia
bar silk stockings and "other expen.
sive and unnecessary toggery."
Prominent business men. club and
society women of the capital city ara
back of the movement to "Hooverize'
the pupils scenery"
The board expects to issue its
anti-finery edict at its next meeting.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-12
KAISER shown
AS bACKER Of
RUSS RADICALS
Paris Newspaper Published
German Records Prov
ing Conspiracy.
BANKS TOLD TOPAZ
LENINISTS DRAFTS

Paris, Feb. 9.-The petit Parisien
continues publication of official Ger
man documents, which, it says, were
brought to France by a prominent
French scientist who obtained them
from Russian revolutionary paper.
Todays installment consists Of a ser
les of documents tending to show that
the tolshevik movement in Russia
has been financed by Germany.
Among these documents is circu-
lar dated March 2, 1917, from the Ger
man imperial bank to all representa-
tives in Switzerland, instructtng them
to honor all demands for money from
Nikolai Lenine, M. Zinovief, Leon
Trotzky, M. Kameneff. one Of the Rus
sian representatives at the Brest-
Litovsk peace negotiations: M. Scum
enzon and Malta Koslovske who has
been described as the chief German
agent in Russia. All these have taken
prominent part in the bolshevik
movement.
Others in the list are Madame
Alexandra Kollantay, supporter of
Lenine and now in charge of the boil
shevik department Of public welfare;
General Sivers and M. Mercaln. The
money was to be paid under certain
conditions''
Another document is a letter dated
at Stockholm, September FL, 1917,
from Y. Furstendberg. to Raphael
Schumann at Haparanda, reading:
"Honored comrade: Varburg's bank
on receipt of telegram from the
president of the Rhenish Westphalian
has opened an account for
Comrade Trotzky's enterprise. Tit
lawyer has brought arms and az.
ranged for their conveyance as far as
Lulea and Varda. Instruct the firm Of
Essens Sons at Lulea as to whom
they are to be consigned, and the
name of the confidential person to
whom the sum asked for by Comrade
Trotzky is to be paid over"
Other letters announce the payment
to Lenine Of sums varying from $780,
900 to 100000 marks.