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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-02
WILL OPEN JUIoR COLLEGE

Mason City, March 30.-Bulle
have just been issued by the Mason
City board of education announcing
the opening of a junior college here
in September Of next fall Freshman
and Sophomore college werk win b
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-02
THANK
. UNITED STATES
Pershing's Offer of Amer
ica's Army Wins I'm
stinted Praise.

| Washington, D. c., March 3d.
The house rose and cheered to-
day when Representative Hustled,
republican Of New York. who has
a boy in France, speaking On
General Pershing's formal offer
Of all available American troops,
declared:
"our sole regret is that we have
not ten times az many troops over
there as we have, to help"
Paris, March 3O.-General Per-
shing's sincere and manly words in
placing at the disposal Of General
Foch the entire resources OF the
American army have gone straight to
the heart of the French people who
dearly love what the French call fine
gesture" The newspapers OF all
shades of opinion reflect this grateful
appreciation, both by the prominence
they give the incident and in their
comments. Echo de Paris says that
France as a whole does grateful hom.
age to the United States, adding: ITO
use the language of surgeons, we may
say there has been and there is more
than ever today TRANSMISSION Of blood
between the two countries.
WARNING TO FOE
The Petit Journal says:
General Pershing's act, asking SO
nobly to share in the honors and sac
rifices of that battle of nations now
in preparation, is solemn warning
to the central empires of the grim re.
solve Of free nations to conquer"
General Pershing's words to Gen.
eral Foch have in their simplicity
deep meaning" says the Figaro
"They bring out the magnitude Of the
stake at ISSUE On the events on the
Somme hangs not only the fate of
England and France, but of civiliza-
ton and progress for which Germany.
victorious, would substitute her
coarse methods of human exploita-
ton"
PREDICTS JAPAN's ENTRY
l. Oeuvre says:
Certainly the boches did not fore.
see such rapid Intervention. Soon
they will have opportunity to judge
its growing importance. They shall
see these new soldiers, pressing on in
serried ranks, impatient to try their
virgin weapons. Turning to the east
ward they will see behind them the
Japanese trembling with eagerness,
ready to spring"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-02
DEATH FLIGHTS ROMANCE

Sioux City, March 30.-Death blight
ed the romance of Perry Stewart and
Miss Emma Tokstab, both of Morn
ingside. They were to have been mar
ried in three weeks. Stewart was Kill
led Thursday night at Fourth and Wall
streets by a motor truck belonging to
the Armour Packing company
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-20
Dead
Says Note of
Enemy Flyers
Paris, July 20.-German avi-
at0rs have dropped IA note iniO
American aviation camps con-
tirming the death of Lieutenant
Quentin Roosevelt.

Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt,
whose death while flying as an avi-
ator in the American service is con-
frmed from German sources, was
the youngest son of the former
president. He disappeared last
Sunday morning during a combat
between American and German ma
chimes 10 miles inside the enemy
lines in the Chateau Thierry sector.
Two machines attacked Lieuten-
ant Roosevelt and one OF the ma
chimes was seen to tumble TO the
ground. Search for him after the
battle revealed no frances and it
as evident that Lieutenant Roose-
Helt's machine had gone down One
report was that the plane caught
fire while another account said that
it was not in flames when it was
seen to fall.
Lack of official confirmation of
the lieutenant's death prompted
some hope that he might have been
made a prisoner. A cablegram re
Ceived by Colonel Roosevelt Friday
from relatives in Paris said THAI
Quentin's plane dived 500 metres
and was seen to strike the ground.
1t was not in flames. The message
said that chance existed that the
lieutenant was a prisoner.
Lieutenant ROOse-elt's death is
the third casualty in the Roosevelt
family. Captain Archibald Roose-
velt was wounded severely on
March II, and has not yet returned
to active duty. The captain won
the French war cross for bravery.
Major Theodore Roosevelt. Jr., the
eldest son, was gassed about three
weeks ago and cited for bravery.
Kermit Roosevelt, who accepted q
commission in the British army, re
Gently was transferred to the
American force in France.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-20
British Bomb
Yep Shed; TsUO
Airships Burn

Copenhagen, July 20. - German
airship sheds at Tondern, in Schles-
wig -HoIstein, were bombed recently
by three British airmen, and two
ZeppeIins were destroyed, accord
ing to an eye witness o. the raid,
printed in the newspaper Stifts
Tinde. Of Ribe. Denmark. The four
hits obtained by the airmen started
a fire which lasted half an hour,
during which the Zeppelins were
burned.
Amsterdam, July 20.-Referring
to the British raid on the TOndern
airsheds, q Berlin official statemen;
under Friday date says:
only some material damage was
done by this mornings aerial at
tack upon airship establishments in
Londern.'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-20
BRITISH SCORE
FLANDERS GAIN
Advance on Mile Line Following
Capture OF MeteTen in Attack
On Wide Front.

London. July 2O-British troops
last night advanced their line on a
mile front south Of the town o.
Hebuterne, the war office announc-
Ell today
As the result Of yesterdays oper-
alton on the Flanders front. the
British line was advanced along a
breadth of 4 900 yards in the Met
eren sector. The village OF Meter
en-, and a group Of buildings south
vest OF the villages, known as l.
Waton. are now held by the British
troops. Che prisoners taken ag-
gregate 436.
A successful raid was carried
out by the British near Beaumont
Hamel
lHebuterne is about midway on
the front between Albert and Ar
ras. Beaumont Hauel is Zi2 mile
south OF Hebuterne-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-20
MILES ADDED TO FRENCH
and AMERICAN ADVANCE;
1890 OF HUNS CAPTURED
Fall of scissors Imminent as U. S. Guns Bombard
It-German Reserves Unable to Stop Allies
Foch Draws the Trap Tighter.

On the French Front in France July 20, (By the
Associated Press) 1.-The Germans have been re-
pulsed and crossing the Marne to the northward
With the American Army on the Aisne-Marne
Front, July TO- P. NJ, (By the Associated Press).-
Despite the stiffening resistance now being shown
by the German forces the Franco-American troops
are holding their line between Soissons and Cha
teau Thierry. The battle ragged all night.
The Germans this morning increased their arti-
lery fire to degree greater than any attained since
Thursday.
London, July 2O.-French troops on the Scissors
front have extended their advance from Monte De
Paris, southwest of the city of Belleu, town south
east of Soissons.
The number of German prisoners taken in the
Franco-American offensive now has reached $500
On the Rems front the French forces have ad
vanced for a distance of 900 yards lover half
mile) between Souan and Auberive The French
also made slight progress near Pouroy.
The French advanced on average OF one mile
2O-mile front between yesterday and
o'clock last night.-rs--ss~rss e-~---~~.'--~-~
The French line has not been advanced much fur
ther toward SCISSORS, but the front is now very
close to the main road opposite VillemonPore, six
miles south of Scissors. Villemonpoire is impor
tant center for the transport of German troops.
The French have bitten off several square miles
of German territory in the vicinity of the river
Ourcq, about midway between Chateau Thierry and
scissors and this afternoon reported to be hold
ing Mont Chezilon. The present French line in this
district thus miles in front of that held be-
fore the offensive began.
FRONT is EXTENDED.
Paris July 2O-French and American troops are
continuing their advance between the Aisne and the
Marne according to official statement issued by
the war office today The allied advance has reach
ed the line of Very, beyond the wood of Mauloy,
east of Viers Helon and NeulIy St. Front South
of the Marine, the French have thrown back the
enemy between Fossoy and Oeuilly and have
taken ground towards the Marne.
With the French ARM in France, July 20, IL A.
NJ, (By the Associated ress).-The entente allied
troops today are driving back the Germans the
southern bank of the river Marne and are ap-
preaching the river emban kments.
With the American Army the Aisne-Marne
Front, July 20, $50 A. M, (By the Associated
Press THE battle zone along the front of the al
lied counter attack between the Aisne and the Marine
is being extended further south towards Chateau
Thierry than the region previously affected accord
ing to information early this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-20

lie Plessier-Huleu. Chouy. Neuilly-
St. Front and SOnnelans.
Huns on Retreat.
The Germans on the front south
of the Marine have suffered a re
pulse by the French and are re-
treating northward across the riv-
er, Reuters CORES poudent at
French headquarters telegruphs
this afternoon.
Further advances by the French
in the field Of the German offensive
both north and south OF the Marine
are reported this afternoon
South Of the Narne the French
have taken Bois De Missy and reach
ed Part-a-Binson, on the river.
&. North of the Marine. the French
captured the town of MarfauN.
southeast OF Bligny, after heavy
lighting, and moved forward west
of Pourcy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-20
Pounding Soissons Line.

The Franco-American forces are
continuing the steady pounding of
the northern part OF the line near
scissors, although the movement
is lacking the dashing advance
which characterized the first days
of the attack
The attempts of the crown
princes generals TO rally their
forces to meet the steady movement
of the allies have resulted in such
strengthening of the opposition as
to indicate that the battle is ap-
preaching the point where the
armies Will soon be locked in
giant struggle.
Both on the northern end of the
line and further south. the re
inforced Germans are making a des-
perate effort TO hold their positions.
The weather was clear this morn
ing and this gave some satisfaction
TO men engaged on the allied side.
The indications. however, were that
the day would be one OF exceptional
heat.
Continue Gains.
London, July 90 The allied
gains on the front OF the Aisne-
Marne offensive have been further
extended along the line between
Montaigne DE Paris, a mile and a
half southwest OF scissors, on the
north. to Belleau. five miles north
west of Chateau Thierry on the
south.
The French line now passes
through Fontennoy, Pernant. Ber-
" lie Sec. Villemonpoire. north OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-20
LATE BULLETINS

London. July 20.-A German
airpIane crossed the kentish
coast this morning and was
driven back by the fire OF anti
aircraft guns. according to an
OF. cial announcement.
Rome. July 20. - Italian
troops have wrested from the
Austrians Monte Stabei and
completely reOccupied C0rn0di-
Cabento. in the AdanellO reg
ion OF the mountain front.
London, July 20. - British
casualties reported in the week
ending today totaled 1881,
compared with the aggregate of
1871, reported in the pervious
week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-20
coon WEATHER FORECAST.

Washington, July 20--W Weather
predictions Tor the week beginning
Monday issued by the weather bu-
reau today. are:
Upper Mississippi and lower Mis-
souri, valley: Showers probably
Monday with some moderation IN
temperature. Generally falF re
maindcr Of week with nearly nor
nal temperatures.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-20
DRAG MISSISSIPPI
r FOR GIRLS BODIES

St Louis, Mo, July More
than 100 men are searching the
Mississippi river today for the bod
les Of three girls who were drown
ed late yesterday afternoon at Pull
Tight Landing. 10 miles south OF
this city The victims are Helen
and Maxine Gundlach OF Columbia.
Ill, and Maedoii Divers. daughter
of farmer living near the landing.
The girls had gone bathing in the
river and were caught in quicksand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-20
GEN. LUDENDORFF
HAS HINDENBURG
TITLE; HE'S DEAD?

rrarls, July 20, tHayas Agency.
General L1dendorff. who. up till
- ~. had borne the title Of quar-
.eiInaster general Of the German
army, has received in q German Of
= ,-l-af statement, the title Of chief Of
~ ~ general staff, according 70 the
r.3llA- The newspaper points ou.'
~ ~ that title belonged % Field
ss-efshal Won HindeHburg and Won
4sfs What has become of him
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-20
THE WEATHER

Generally fair tonight and Sun
day, somewhat warmer tonight.
Temperature at S a. m, 70 High
est yesterday, so. Lowest last
night, -.
Velocity of wind at s a. m. 4
miles per hour.
Relative humidity at s D. m, 46;
at a. q J., So; at p. m. today. Al
Stage Of water, &c, a fall of L in
last "A hours.
J. NJ. SHERIER. Meteorologist
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-20
j. S, CRUISER
SUB VICTIM?
48 MISSING
Commander Of Vessel Be
lieves It Was Torpedoed
No Proof of It.

New R0rk. July 20.-Forty-
eight members OF the crew of
the United States cruiser san
Biego, sunk Yesterday oil Fire
island. are still Hnacc0unted
for. after checking OF reports
Of rescuing steamers made TO
navy officials here today. The
cruiser had 1850 men on
board, according 10 the figures
at hand. Of this number. l.
rs were landed here by three
rescue ships and 81 in boats
on Fire island.
Washington. July 20. Cap
tain II. II. ChriSty. commander
OF the armOred cruiser san
Diego. sunk Yesterday OF Long
Island. reported To the navy de-
partment today his belief that
the ship was tOrpedOed in spite
of the absence of any positive
evidence OF The presence OF an
enemy submarine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-20
YANKSCLIMb
OVER ENEMY
DEAD IN GAIN
Trenches Filled and the
Ground Strewn With
Bodies Of Germans.

With the American Army, Be
tween the Aisne and Marine. Friday,
July I9--Night.- tBy the AssOciat-
ed Press. America troops par
t.cipating in the Franco-Americau
advance late today of about mile
and a quarter on the Soissens-C Cha
teau Thierry front, went forward
against strong machine gun fire
over ground covered with German
dead
From d hill east of Dommiers.
about six kilOmeters southwest Of
scissors, the correspondent Friday
saw the Americans going into ac-
ton in the forward movement The
advance was well organized and the
system worked well from one end
OF the line to the other
Advance Under Barraga.
Under a barrage fire from 75's
and 55's, American infantry and
machine gunners advanced through
ripening grain fields, tTampIed by
the retreating Germans Thursday,
and reached their objectives ac-
Cording to schedule despite the fire
Of German machine guns The
bOmbardment OF the big German
guns was feeble at this point.
The Americans started from a
point just west of the Paris-Sois-
sons road near the shelI-shattered
village of Missy -AuX-BOis. advanc-
ing nearly a kilometer before the
Germans began to reply with their
big guns TO the American barrage
Missy-Aux-BO lies in A valley and
the Americans were advancing up
grade toward the east A few tanks
were here and there preceding the
infantrymen. AS the Americans
progressed. the enemy barrage fire
increased.
Bodies Fill Trench.
The hillsides east Of Dommiers.
over which the Americans advanc-
ed. were dotted with dead The en-
tire region was well within the
German lines until after the
Franco-American offensive Of
Thursday One quickly dug trench
had been filled with German bodies.
Thev were machine guuners who
Continued on Page Eleven.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-20
10 Mile CAIN
MADE SOFAR
AGAINST FOE
Allies Advance Averages
Seven Miles on 22Mile
Front, March Says.

Washington, July 20.-0fficiaI
reports TO The war department.,
General March told newspaper
men today at the weekly con-
ference, showed maximum
penetration b. the Franco
American counter attack of 10
miles and an average penetra-
ton of seven miles on a d.
mile front.
The attack Is still being
pressed, he said, against heavy
German reserves. The Ameri-
can troops engagedh in this
front are the First, Second,
Third and Fourth regular diyi-
siOns and the Twenty-sixth
New England) and Twenty
eighth Pennsylvania) National
Guard. The FOrty-secOnd ma
tionaI guard (RainbOw) is sta
toned in the Champagne re-
giOn.
During his interview, General
March disclosed that the embarka-
ton of American troops has passed
the 100000 mark
The war department has no ad-
vices that the city of scissors has
fallen, but il is known to be under
heavy fire from American. artil-
lery and its fall seems evident
An unattached regiment of negro
troops from the Ninety-third ma
tional army division is in each sec
tor.
Railroad is Objective.
General March said the objective
of the FTanco-American counter
attack was the SoissOns-Chateau
Thierry railroad, which the allied
command has reason to believe is
the principal artery of supply for
the enemy in the Chateau Thierry
region and also one of the principal
sources for the sector south of the
Marine.
The chief of staff pointed out that
with this railroad in allied control
the German withdrawal from the
sector south of the Marne would be
rendered difficult and their main
railway line to the rear would be
lost. He indicated that an attempt
to withdraw is anticipated
1
either are already on this road or
have it well under direct shell fire
OF their artillery.
In response TO questions General
March said the Illinois national
guard division, commanded by
Major General George Bell. Jr., was
in the English training sector. A
unit of this division last week CO
operated with the Australians in a
successful advance already re
ported.
100000 Yankees Engaged.
Six OF General Pershing's divi-
sions, or about two hundred thou
sand American troops. are fighting
fensive in the Aisne-Marne district,
General March, chief of staff, today
advised members of the senate mill
tarv committee at their weekly con-
ference.
The Franco American offensive
will continue as long as it is pos
sibIe to force the Germans back,
General March stated.
Huns Give Up Blow at British.
General March told the senators
also that the Germans had been
preparing for an offensive against
the British to the north of the west
ern battle front, TO be simultaneous
with their last offensive against the
Franco-American front.
For some reason, General March
stated, the drive against the British
was postponed and that is the prob
able explanation given for the Brit
ish policy OF not attacking the Ger
mans while the French and Ameri-
cans are engaged IN their offensive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-20

men Of the crew have been landed
by rescue steamers
There was no disorder on the
cruiser. the captain said, every man
taking his station as if in ordinary
drill.
Belief thar the United States
cruiser San Diego was sunk yes
terday BY a torpedo is expressed in
a dispatch today from the chief Of
staff Of cruiser forces to the navy
department.
No Proof of U-B0at Act.
The dispatch follows:
The captain of the san Diego
reports that he is inclined TO the
belief that the ship was sunk by
q torpedo. There are no cOnClus-
i've facts, however. on which to
ba@ definite opinion at present.
II view Of following circumstances
Il No torpedo was seen.
=. No couvin ing evidence that d
periscOpe was seen.
.. No submarine appeared. in
spite Of the fact that unarmed res
cue ships we're in the vicinity for
about two hours.
4. Ship was struck on port side
abaft bow which discourages mine
theory.
$. Weather vas fine; smooth
sea
Captain Sticks to Last.
4 statement issued today by Rear
admiral Palmer. acting secretary
o. the navy. c0mmeuds the eZem-
piary conduct of officers and men
d the San Diego. citing paTtiCu-
iaIIy the courageous behavior Of
taptaln Chri-rv. who was the last
to leave the ship.
As the ship was turning over the
captain made his way over the side
and jumped overheard. He and the
executive officer were Cheered by
ne men in the boats and as the
cruiser went down the men sang
The Star Splraled Banner.
Mines Found Near Spot.
The statement disclosed that five
OF six mines were destroyed last
night in the vicinity OF the sinking
ahd that ug reports have been re
0elFel or submarine near there.
Ihat there was little If any loss
ei lie Is indicated by the fact that
ue ship Uaa abandoned in good
Gder, all hands remaining al their
posts until ordered to take to the
boats.
All tboard Landed.
New YORK. July 2G.-Au the sur
hEors OF The cruiser san Diego,
SAD 10 number over eleven hun
1ted, haye arrived .u New York.
4heF were brought iu during the
llgnt on reeculug SHIPS from the
scene o. the destruction OF the
..llser which was sunk yesterday
yN Sire island, Just east Of New
According 20 the commander Of
s-e OF the rescuiug ships which
brought iu some 500 Of the crew,
,Ee survivors were Of the opinion
'-et The San Diego was torpedOed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-20

'Associated Press
I.eased Wire Report
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-20
Bodies Fill Trench.

Continued on Page EIeven.l
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Member of An dit
Bureau Of Circulations
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-08-24
CLAIMOF WHITMAN
STRENGTH SECUTED
Lewis Says Governors Mana
ger Hasn't Interviewed
All the Voters.

"Just a collection OF idle words" that
was the way Attorney General Merton
E. Lewis characterised yesterday the
statement Of w. w. Cocks. campaign
manager for Gov. Whitman, predicting
that the Governor would carry nearly
every county in the State. with the possi-
BILE exception Of Albany county. in the
primaries.
His claims are not justified" asserted
Mr.. Lewis. He can't know how $751;
739.443 men will cast their primary
ballots unless he has interviewed them.
II will make no prediction 40 to the
number Of counties shall carry. I
shall leave all prophecy to Mr.. CockA
But can say know of localities which
Mr.. Cocks regards As surely to be for the
Governor which will prove . greet dis
appointment to them"
The Attorney General again urged
Gov. whitman to start an Investigation
of the Public Service Commission and
to tell the public what he talked about
when Arthur Brisbane visited him at the
st. Regis.
'T notice Mr.. Hearst has abandoned
his attacks on me-" Mr.. Lewis said.
Perhaps with Gov. Whitman In town
he and Mr.. Brisbane may arrange an
other conference at which some new plan
Of attack may be worked out"
Gov Whitman will be here to-day to
attend the police games at Sheepshead
Bay, but Mr.. Cocks denied that he In
tended to remain here next week. He Is
to speak before the Long Island His
torical Society In Brooklyn tomorrow
afternoon. Mr.. Cocks hopes to persuade
him to visit the State Agricultural
School in Farmingdale. L. l.. Monday.
The Governor has an appointment to
speak Tuesday before the State Fedora
ton OF Labor at Rochester. The fol-
lowing day he is to make a speech at
the Saratoga County Fair in Ballston
Spa Thursday he will speak In Hornell
and goes back to Rochester to attend
the Monroe County Fair in Brockport
the following day. Saturday he has an
engagement in Geneva. after which he
will probably come to New York city to
vote in the primaries Tuesday.
Attorney-General Lewis Is booked to
speak at Ave political meetings next
week. The first four days he will speak
in Manhattan and Friday night will talk
at three district clubs in Brooklyn.
A good number Of the candidates for
members of the County Committee from
the Sixth Assembly district, for which
William NJ Bennett fled petitions In
opposition to tho Ticket OF Samuel g.
Koanig, having declined. Mr.. Bennett at
tempted TO make substitutions. Nathan
d. Perlman appeared before Justice
Ford yesterday to have thirteen Of the
substitutes stricken from the records on
the ground that they did not give their
consent to the use of their names.