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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-01
keltDREN Y
DU|BIED 70 DEAN
in TEXAS TOWN
Mystery Surrounds Tragedy
\ at Alpine, Texas.

ALPINE, Texas. April !. - Three
ckildren were burned to death in a
NJ Of mysterious origin which de-
stsoysd the home OF Mrs r w. Meas
dao, about four miles east OF here,
kslcse daylight today. Three other chill
dfen iesped to safety from an upstairs
window.
The mother vas found unconscious
n . nearpy milkhouse. About q year
400 the father vas mysieriously killed
b. . shotgun while he sat In his house.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-01
Women, Prepare!

Thousands Of women in the United
States have overcome their suferings,
(Adver
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-22
WelterwciCht Title.

New York. Sept 20.--In the event
that Benny Leonard knocks out Ted
Lewis when they meet at Wieden-
mayors park, Newark, Monday night
the weterweight title will change
hands according to Jack Curley. pro-
moter of the match.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-22
PROGRESS OF GREEKS
IN ASIA MINOR
Turkeys Design Is to Exterminate
the Greeks in Asia Minor As She
Did the Armenians.


arrived from the East that the Turks
have begun the systematic destruc-
ton of the Greeks in Asia Minor in
the same manner that they destroyed
the Armenians, and for the same pur-
pose: viz. SO that at the peace con-
ference at the end of the war there
will be no Greek question so far as
the Turkish mpire is concerned The
inquiring American will naturally ask.
How many Greeks are there in Asia
Minor? Why are they there? Why
should they be destroyed ?"
Before the appearance of the Turk
In Asia Minor it was inhabited almost
wholly by Greek speaking poruia-
ton who formed the backbone of the
Byzantine empire, furnishing II with
its finest soldiers from among the
peasantry and its best administrators
from among the aristocracy. The
Turkish hordes settled in the interior
destroying the splendid cities and
farm life there. preferrng themselves
the life of pasture which better suited
their nomadic tastes The Turk. how
ever. never became a sailor or a
trader. hence the seaports all along
the coast OF Asia Minor remained
Greek through many Turks settled in
them. Moreover, the Turk has been
at war ever since he entered Europe
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-22
Secretary Roosevelt Ill.

New York, Sept. 20--Assistant
Secretary of the Navy Franklin D.
Roosevelt, who is i'll with pneumonia
the aftermath of an attack of in
fiuenza, which he suffered while re-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-22

When the peace conference does oc-
cur is Europe TO agree to this state
Of affairs as an accomplished fact or
are these people to be restored 10 their
homes and guaranteed security in life
and property and liberty of action?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-22

turning from Europe L. a very sick
man but in no immediate danger, 1t
was said tonight at the home of his
mother, Mrs. James Roosevelt, where
he is confined
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-22

that has been most remarkable. In
1914 there were 1.450 boys schools
with 3,400 teachers and Ia. 300 pupils
and $50 girls schools with 900
teachers and $1,000 pupils. In other
words ] 0 per-cent- of the Greek in
habitants OF Asia Minor are in school,
These schools are all supported by
the Greeks themselves, the Turkish
government not only contributing
nothing to their maintenance but
frowning upon their existence. There
are also 1000 churches with $500
priests attached to them. These
schools and churches are the centers
of the national life but in all the large
cities the Greeks have their news
papers, casinos and other agencies of
a cultural life. IT is no wonder that
the higher professional places in the
towns of Asia Minor are filed aim ost
exclusively by Greeks. Teachers. doc
tors and engineers are for the most
part Greeks and among the higher
administrative and engineering Off
Gals of the Anatoiian and Bagdad
railways are found many Greeks
Though conquered by the Turk the
Greek, in his turn won the upper
hand by his intellectual superiority
When one realizes, that under a gov
eminent which existed only to rob
the worker bT-aif forms of taxation,
these people have succeeded, despite
mum berless prosecutions, in making
so formidable an effort to secure these
spiritual needs, IL is easy to imagine
what progress in civilization and
wealth awaits them when an era of
liberty and security for them shall be
introduced
Turk Government Is Ruthless.
But this is just what the young
Turk government Is determined shall
not happen. They have declared that
all tho populations of the empire
must be TurkiSed or disappear They
have practically exterminated the
Armoniaus and are in process of
causing the Greeks 10 disa ppear Al
ter the Balkan wars the method was
one Of forcible expulsion. The Greek
Inhabitants were simply driven out by
the thousands and their homes lands
and property given to Turks who had
emierated 10 Asia Minor from the
lands conquered by the Balkan states,
for one Of the chief characteristics Of
the Turk Is his unwiliingness to live
under alien rule Since the com
mencement of the great war however
the method ia one simply of destruc-
ton. and the Greek islands are crowd
I'd with thousands of refugees who
have fed from the Turkish terror.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-03
New Peace Offensive
by Germany Seen in
Statement by Czernin

Count Czernins statement that France
had suggested peace discussions with
AustriaoHungary was characterized by
eficials here today as the beginning Of a
lew German peace offensive, with the
Austro-Hungarian foreign minister actine
1t Germany's behest.
Tho speech OF Count Czernin, It was
declared. was q political maneuyer de-
hgned TO spread the impression in the
kllied countries that the allied govern
nents are fighting solely to recover AL
sace-Lorraine. The peace move they said
was timed to follow the breakdown Of fhe
feutonic military offensive.
Any Teutonic suggestions that the
time for peace discussions In near nj
hand will md nothing but q NEGATIVE
response in America
At the State Department II was made
1ear today that officials Of this gov
brnment do not believe the present
treat engagement in Europe will result
a any weakening either at the capitals
tr among the people Of the nations al
war against Germany.
Count Czernin's statement that
Premier C1emenceau had indicated q
Willingness to discuss peace was not
kfven credence. It was believed that q
Filifu iHisinterpretation had been given
10 soude statement of the French
tremier for the purpose of securing .
fyor1ble reaction In France and her
Ssbe1Iigerenta
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-03
CASUALTY LISTS HELD UP
War Department suspends An.
nouncements Pending Interpre-
tation Of New Order.

Maj. Gen. March. acting chief of stan,
today directed that issue of the daily
casualty list be suspended pending
definite Interpretation from Secretary
Baker as to whether 1t is forbidden by
this pew, order providing that Gen.
Pershing's headquarters shall issue all
news relating to the troops In France.
The War Department. does not be-
lieve the order is intended to preclude
issuing these lists IN washington and
expects to resume them as soon ~
Secretary Baker confirms this uDder-
standing of the order. -. 5 s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-03

their countless efforts to find weak
point in the allied line repulsed with
heavy losses, the German leaders prob
ably are preparing for another plunge
toward Amiens.
Where the next stroke will come is
uncertain. but the Albert-Montdidier
section of the battle line may be select
ed. unless the Germans. convinced
that 1t is impossible to look for victory
on either side of the Somme, attempt
to break through at some other point
on the line. where until now 1t has
been comparatively quiet.
The cessation Of the German on
slaughts is welcomed by the British
and French, who are busy preparing
for the next great effort after their
victorious defense against the stupen-
dous enemy drive. Both armies are con-
f1dent that the German efforts to sep
arate the British and French will con-
tinue to prove fruitless.
Much Significance is attached to the
announcement that the allied reserve
army Is still intact. This Is the
army Of maneuver of which Gen. Foch
had immediate command and which it
was thought might be used in counter
offensive. Meanwhile, more than 100000
American soldiers, eager for the fray,
are marching forward to the front 1t
is announced that American aviation
mechanics have been assisting the
British airmen on the battle front.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-03
BALLOT RESULT CLOSES
$50 ILLINOIS SAL L0ONS
Local Option Elections in Various
Townships Yield Gains for
Dry Forces.

CHICAGO, April a.-Results of town.
ship local option elections In Illinoi.
yesterday showed gains for the anti
saloon forces, about $50 saloons beins
put out of business. according to re.
turns compiled today.
Two of the larger downstate wei
cities-Bloomington and Rock IsJapdN
voted out saloons.
None of the larger dry" towns voted
to become wet" but Aurora and Altor
decided to retain saloons. Only thre,
wet column, and none contained. :
large town. The anti-liquor forces wor
thirteen wet" strongholds.
interest centered in the fights If
springfield. Bloomington and Rock Is
iano The liquor interests sought Il
carry that part of the Springfield town
snip outside the city which is dry
but were defeated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-03
GERMAN LABOR DESIRES
PEACE, DEPUTY SAYS
Reichstag Member Arouses Body by
Declaration That Workingmen
Suffer Most From War.
Rx tb. Associated Pr.ss.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, April 3-The German
laborfng class is for peace because II
has suffered more from. the war than
any other section Of the German popu-
lation. This statement was made on
February 23 in the reichstag by Deputy
Herxfeid, independent socialist. during
the discussion Of q socialist motion re-
questing that the reichstag exercise its
right ana demand the release from i'm
prisonment during the reichstag ses-
sion 6r Deputy Wilhelm Dittmann. Q
socialist.
Deputy Dittmann was arrested for
his activities In connection with the
recent strike In Berlin and other parts
of Germany and sentenced to several
years imprisonment.
The January strike, Deputy Herzfeld
declared, WAS caused by the despair oi
the Workingmen in the belief that
there would be no early peace, the Ia
boring class having gained the impress
sion from the Brest-Litovsk negotia.
tions that the sannexationists controlled
the governments policies. During the
strike, he added, the newspapers Of the
working class had been gagged, and
representatives of the workingmen had
been thrown into prison whenever they
were not sent to the trenches.
Deputy Herzfeld was frequently call.
ed to order by the vice president. DR.
Paasche. who. at the outset. declared he
could not permit a discussion OF the po.
litical reasons for the arrest OF Deputy
Dittmann. Hugo Haase, socialist. pro.
tested against limitation of the debate
saying the discussion would be only 9
farce and would not correspond to the
dignity of the reichstag.
The reichstag decided that It had nc
right to interfere in the Dittmann af.
fair, and the socialist motion was de.
feated over the votes Of the socialists
Danes and Poles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-03

Allied Lines Holding Firm.
The reports from the field show the
allied lines, as established after the
first German push had spent its force
holding firm against newly launched
tentative thrusts here and there, while
at two or three points the Franco-Brit-
ish forces were able to push back the
hostile line for short distances in op-
erations to improve the tactical posi-
tion.
This latter process resulted notably.
on the British side, In tho reoccupation
of the town of Ayette-on the front be-
low Arras-which the Germans a few
days ago declared had been cleared of
British forces and in attempting to
hold which they had made heavy sac
rifices.
On the French side the notable gain
was on the southern side of the Mont
didier salient, north of Plemont. where
the French position was appreciably
extended. French troops repulsed q
German attack south of Moreuil and
the British drove OF the Germans who
assaulted near Fampoux. in the north
ern part Of the battle area.
May Try for Amiens.
Their great attack stemmed and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-03
NOT TO NAME CANDIDATE
AGAINST Mr.. KENYON
Iowa Democrats Base Action on His
Support Of Administration's
War Measures.

Senator Kenyon Of Iowa, republican.
yesterday received a telegram from the
chairman of the democratic state COM
Imittee of Iowa Informing him that the
democrats Of that state had decided not
to nominate democratic candidate for
the United States senatorship, to sue
|ceed him. This action was taken ON
the ground Of appreciation Of his sup
port Of the national administration on
war measures. and was highly gratify-
ing to Senator Kenyon.
1t has been intimated that like pro-
cedure may follow in Idaho, where
there will be two senatorial vacancies
to, nll this fall It is thought the dem
ocrats OF Idaho may not nominate a
democrat to oppose Senator Borah, re-
publican.
In such event, 1t is said, they would
expect the republicans not to put UP q
man to run against Senator Nueent.
democrat, who was appointed to fill a
vacancy caused by the death OF Sem
ator Brady. republican.
Viewed With Disfavor by Some.
Some republicans in the Senate, fol-
lowing the maxim. Beware of the
Greeks bearing gifts" are disposed 10
look askance upon these proffers Of a
hfty-f1fty division-especially in a state
where the republicans are normally in
| the majority,
They point out that in Wisconsin
the democrats made no such oxer, in
their confidence of being able to elect
| democratic senator. but insisted that
their candidate was the only simon
pure patriot.
These republicans further argue that
plan such as appears to be suggest
ed by the intimated Idaho offer would
result in net gain Of one democratic
senator. as they contend that the demo-
Gratis could not beat Senator Kenyon,
anyhow, in Iowa. and that the proba-
biitties point to the republicans being
| able to elect both senators in Idaho.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-03
B0L LSHEvlK GOVERNMENT
PLANS TO CREATE ARMY

By the Associated Press.
government has resolved to introduce
compulsory military service. according
to an Exchange Telegraph dispatch
from Petrograd. and has agreed to dis
cuss q proposal for the conclusion of
peace from the central Ukrainian rada
of Kiev.
It IL reported that the Germans and
Ukraintans will attempt a-fresh ad-
vance. ON Kharkov from Poitaya.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-03
MONEY PROVIDED
FOR HOTEL SITE
President AIlots $4,200,00O
From Emergency Fund to
Complete Office Building.
AT Mr.. M'ADoo's REQUEST

At the request of Secretary McAdoo Of
the Treasury. President Wilson has al.
lottsd cut u me war emergency fund
$4.200.o0o to acquire the site Of the old
Arlington Hotel ana complete erection
Of the building thereon. for a Treasury
annex. The war emergency fund Is te
be reimbursed when Congress passes the
bill now before it appropriating the neces-
sary money.
Eighteen important war-work bu-
! reaus of the Treasury Department are
scattered now in as many different
places around the city, Secretary Nc
Adoo pointed out in his letter to the
President asking the allotment.
1t Is far more economical and far
more advantageous to the government
| to buy the Arlington property and COM
plete the building than to erect tenn
porary, combustible structures which
| be wholly unsatisfactory for the pur-
pose in view, according to Secretary
McAdoo.
May Be Used Permanently.
Moreover" he continued. "the ac-
tivities of the Treasury Department.
even after the restoration of peace,
will necessltate the use of the Arling-
ton building for a long period of time,
II not permanently.
There Is no other opportunity in
Washington which will meet the Treas
ury's imperative need within a reason
able time, or at all so far as l have
been able to discovSr."
Not the least serious feature of the
existing situation the Secretary de-
Had ia 70 Qof ho hA Lee, III
and irreplaceable records of the war
risk insurance bureau and Of the In
ternal revenue bureau are now in con-
siderable part stored in nom n-fireproof
buildings and might be destroyed.
Secretary McAdoo's Request.
In letter to the President making
this request. Secretary. McAdoo said:
This is war emergency Of the most
serious character. ! cannot overstate
it. Every day of delay Is .aggravating
the problem and imperilfng the public
interest. In these circumstances 1 am
moved to beg you to allot to the Treas
ury $4.200.000 out Of the war emergency
fund in your control. with authority to
expend SO much of 1t as may be neces-
sary in the purchase of the Arlington
property and the completion of. the
the erection of the proposed annex
thereto. This will enable the Treasury
to get back of the contractor and ex-
pedite the work greatly. II the Treas
ury can take possession Of this property
Immediately it will be possible to COM
plete a large part of the building and
have 1t ready for occupancy in the
early fall
IF you will grant this request the
war emergency fund may be reim-
bursed when the Congress passes the
pending bill for the purchase of the
Arlington property. I am most re-
luctant to make this request, but the
situation is so exigent that 1 would be
tderelict in my duty If / did not do SO"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-03
PETR0GRAD- D-MOSCOW AIR
MAIL SERVICE A SUCCESS
Flyers Cover 400 Miles in Five and
one-Half Hours, With
Two Stops.

Cabiegram to The Evening Star and
Chicago Daily News. Copyright, 1918.
PETRoGRAD. Russia. April 3-The
nrst experiment with an air post serv-
Ice between Petrograd and Moscow
proved a success. The first airplane
arrived In Moscow, having safely COW
cred the distance Of 400 miles in ave
and half hours, stopping twice on
the way. It carried more than 800
pounds OF mail.
Two rubles <$11 is charged for the
delivery OF each letter. Four airplanes
are flying daily In both directions. THE
same service ID to be organized soon
between Petrograd and other large
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-03
Great Activity Back ofLines
Preparing for Another Battle
With Powerful Reserves Intact Allies Wait n
Confidence While Enemy Appears Nervous
as Crisis of Conflict Approaches.

parts of the battle front in northern
France yesterday and last night kept both sides fairly busy
outpost areas of the lines the preparations went on o
the engagement vast scale to which the logic OF
the situation points.
Fortified by the that the powerful allied reserve is as YET
virtually intact by evidences Teuon
the approaches opinion views the outlook hopefully
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-03

most beautiful French examples of the
transition style of architecture of the
eleventh-twelfth' centuries A portico
was added in the fourteenth century.
| in the fourteenth-sixteenth centuries.
Round and pointed arches are. used
throughout the building, and the two
western towers, which are unfinished,
are 200 feet high.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-03
CATHEDRAL AT NoYoN ATTIRE,
Germans Attribute Blaze to Frencl
Bombardment.

AMSTERDAM. April 3.-The cathe-
dralgat Noyon is afire. according to a
semf-off1cial statement from Berlin.
The blaze is attributed by the Germans
to the French bombardment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-03
Alsatians Give Berlin Concern.

~The Alsation contingents. three-quar-
ters of which had been until now used on
the eastern front and are now In France,
appear to give great concern to the Ger
mans, according to secret instructions
found on prisoners.
'It is forbidden to use Alsatians and
Lorrainers in the first line and in patrol
duty. These precautions show conclu-
sively how little trust the Germans have
in the inhabitants Of the provinces which
they claim for their own"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-03
SEIZED PAPERS REVEAL
LOSSESBY THE GERMANS

Further information regarding the losses
suffered by the Germans in their offensics
and on the German attitude toward the
Alsatians as revealed by secret docu-
ments seized on prisoners is given in
an official dispatch from France. The
dispatch follows:
ION April l. the Germans withdrew
from the front four divisions that had suf-
fered severely. To the depleted divisions
mentioned yesterday may be added the
following: The LIST, the 1l9th. whose COM
panies are reduced to forty men: the
18th, the 9Th. the 10th. the 1s5th and the
reserve division Of the guard. which has
lost 25 per cent of its men. A regi-
ment Of the 18th division has been reduced
to less than 800 men. The 9Th and 45th
reserve divisions were reduced moro than
half.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-03
Berlin Reports Are Brief.

BERLIN. via London. April 2.-'Enemy
counter attacks near Habuterne and
against the heights captured by us be-
tween the Luce and the Avre," says the
report from general headquarters today.
'broke down with heavy losses"
The communication issued by the war
office this evening says: There is moth
ing new to report"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-03
Refers to crump1ing Russia.

lContinued On Second Page,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-03
WEATHER.

Rain ana much colder tonight: tomor.
row partly cloudy and continued cold
on6fuG p.rn. today: Highest. 1s. at .
n.m. yesterday. Lowest, 55. at tao Am
r TFaifi report on psss u.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-03
Red Cross Dogs.

By Ethel Hanson, Bellevue, Neb.
The dogs are working as we'll as
the people in this great war, not
only thoroughbred dogs, but any
dog with great intelligence. Those
used in large numbers are the Aire-
dales, German and English \ sheep
dogs, the mastiffs and the Great
Danes.
The mastiffs and the Great Danes
draw the light machine guns, and
many have been kept out of the
hands of the Germans, even though
the driver has been killed. by these
dogs rushing back to their lines.
They also draw a light two
wheeled cart and go about over the
battlefelds, gathering up the
wounded and taking them to hos
pitals, where their wounds can be
attended to.
The dogs go about on the battle
fields and search out the wounded
When they find a wounded soldier
they take strap that is fastened to
the collar, and take it to a hospital
and give it to one of the aids, and