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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-07
ITALIAN PATRIOT
AVENGED AT LAST
BY HENRY WOOD.

With the Italian Armies Afield,
Sept. $. (By Mail. After 80 years.
almost to the very day. fate has seen
to it that Italian vengeance which is
long suffering but never forgetting,
has been satisfied and\the martyrdom
by Austrian gendarmes of Ciceruac-
chic. an ardeut Roman patriot, is now
avenged on the books of Justice.
In August. 1910, following the tragic
retreat of Garbaldi over part of the
same territory where the Italians are
again fighting Austria for complete
national and racial freedom. Ciceruac-
initiative of an Austrian gendarme Off
cial he was given summary court
martial and quickly executed A little
later orders to suspend the sentence
came from higher authorities. x
a little tablet at Porto Tolle on the
lower PO marks the spot where Cicer-
uacchio paid the penalty to Austrian
hatred for his efforts in behalf of Ital-
IAN freedom.
His death, like that of thousands of
other Italian patriots who have suf-
fered a similar martyrdom at Austrian
hands, went unavenged until August
of this year.
On the moring of August 26. during
a raid by Austrian airplanes, on towns
back of the Italian front, an Austrian
airplane was brought down above
Porto Tolle and fell directly in front
OF the tablet commemorating the
martyrdom of Ciceruacchio.
The two occupants, an Austrian avia
ton lieutenant aud sergeant escap
ing from the machine, turned to the
tablet expecting to get an idea of Their
whereabouts, read it. and then turned
to find themselves in the hands of Ital-
ian gendarmes.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-07
Swiss Minister This After
noon Delivers Note of
Prince Maximilian
On Peace.
MAY. ASK SURRENDER
Matter of Exact Form of
Reply is Not Yet
known.

Washington, Oct. THE
state department authorizes
it made plain today that,
while President Wilson had
not given them his con-
fidence, it was safe to as
sumo that Americas posi-
tion would in general be un-
altered from the stand taken
on last Austrian note.
Washington again points
out that both Austria and
Germany accept President
Wilson's principles, not as
terms Of peace, but simply as
a basis Of negotiations.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-07
A HOT Time
IN SENATE
Owe PEACE
Senator POindexter Asks
Senator Hitchcock
Some Pointed
Questions.
MUST LEAVE BELGIUM
MUST LEAVE BELGIUM
Senators Believe Germany
Must Evacuate Foreign
Soil.
BY l.. G. MARTIN.

Washington, d. c., Oct. 7.-Declar.
ing that an armistice would mean the
loss of the war, Sena tor POindexter OF
Washington started a discussion today
on the senate floor of the Austro-Ge
man peace offer.
| In warm exchange with Senator
Hitchcock of Nebraska, chairman of
the foreign relations committee, Poin-
dexter declared that Hitchcock favored
an armistice. This Hitchcock hOtly de-
"ied. declaring that an armistice was
''prcposterously impossible
When to Talk Peace.
Senators Fletcher, Nelson and Morris
joined in the discussion around the
question PoindeXtcr asked Hitchcock
that if Germany evacuated occupied
territory whether he considered that
President Wilson'S fourteen points had
been complied with and Il peace confer
ence could be begun. Poindexter declar-
ed that the chairman Of the foreign re-
lations committees hnswer could be
construed as indicating that peace
movement could be begun at this time
with safety.
Hitchcock declared that PoindeXter
had assumed his attitude and PoindeN-
ter asked why the senate was not advis-
ed in advance of diplomatic crises.
Said POindcxtcr: "Our enemies are on
our territory. They are trying to force
us to sue for peace. \ dictated peace.
1t is mthinkablc that we talk of peace
while the Germans occupy Belgian ter
ritory. No responsible person in this
country would favor such thing.
II infer from your utterances that
when the Germans have evacuated oc-
cupied territory, we can talk peace,
POin,lcxter declared. IL am going to
make my position clear" president
Wilson's fourteen peace terms form II
standard not only for us, but the al
lies" McCumber then said.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-07
Committees Appointed.

The October business meeting of the
W. c. 4. L. was held Thursday after
noon in Kendall Young library. Mrs
Hebdon- Reade, the new president, pre-
siding. She appointed at this time. the
supcrintendents of the different de
partments as follows:
Evangelistic work-Mrs. r. W. Owen
Flower missionaries J. l.. Peterson
Legislative-Dr Efiie McCollun
Jones.
Medal contest-Mrs. j. Il. White.
Mothers meetings Mrs. J. Z
Parker. Mrs. Eleanor Greene.
Parliamentary usuages and press de
partment-Mrs. T.. NJ. Remington.
Temperance literature-Mrs. +. \
Huddlestun.
Calling committee for the month
Mrs. Hebdon-Reade, Mrs. L. ID. Hoag.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-07
MRS {. /. SCHWEPpE
DIES AT CHEROKEE
Taken There About Two
Weeks Ag0.-BOrn in
Webster City.

Mrs. f. T. Schweppc, who was taken
to the hospital at Cherokee about two
weeks ago. died there Saturday.
Mrs. Schweppe was born August 80,
1856, in this city, being 33 years. one
month, and six days old at the time
of her death. She was baptized and
confirmed May 16, 1901. in the German
Lutheran church at Titonka, kossuth
county, Iowa, and united in marriage
to Emil Il. 'Schweppe of Webster City.
February II, 1908, at Titonka. Besides
her husband and five children, she
leaves to mourn her loss. her father.
one brother and five sisters, her mother
passing away September ), 1918.
\ The funeral services will be held to-
morrow afternoon from the home at
1881 Third street at $50 o'clock and
from the English Lutheran church at
3 o'clock, conducted by Rev. j.. Nj.
Herbst.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-07
ALLIES PUSH
GERMANS BACK
ON ALL FRONTS
French Northeast of Rheims
Take Masmas and Pen
citrate Town of
Haviene.
AMERICANS ADVANCE
Drive In Argonne and Mas
sif Regions.-Scrbs
Active.
AMERICANS ADVANCE
BY JOHN >DE GANDT.

Paris, Oct. Z. (5p m.)-Frelich and
American troops have crossed the
Suippe river on a ten mile front and
are advancing northward to Mige and
Mcrville. Merville is fifteen miles
northeast Of Rheims and Mige is ten
miles east of Merville. After des-
pcratcly resisting us in this region the
Germans are reported to be withdraw
ing.
Captain Salzman, writing in the
VOsges Ieitung. urged the German high
command to shorten the western front.
Says he. 1t does not matter if we
make a vast retreat. providing that the
front holds. 1t is vitally important
that the front holds at any cost"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-07
FIRE AT ROCK
ISLAND ARSEN-
AL DANGEROUS

Rock, Island, ILL.,, Oct. IA fire,
starting in the cook house of the COM
misary department. of the Walch Con-
struction company at the Rock Island
arsenal, destroyed the cook house and
bunk house of 400 men today. The loss
has not yet been estimated.
The arsenal, the largest in the United
States, was not in danger.
The fire is still burning tierccly,
however, and an east wind is driving
the flames and flying debris in the di-
rection of the great L. N. Il. plant.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-07
Government to Set
Clothing Prices Next

Washington. ID. C., Oct, 1.-PriceS
and distribution of practically all arti-
cles of wearing apparel are to be con
trolled by the war industries board.
Regulations issued prescribing certain
fixed prices for shoes constituted only
the first step in Il general policy for
price control of clothing. it was an
noumced.
Chairman Baruch made the an
nouncement in an address to the Ma
tional Dry Goods Association.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-07

OPTIMISTIC ON
LIBERTY LOAN

Washington, d. c., Oct. 7.-Facing a
necessary daily average of $475, ,OOO, 900
to attain the minimum of the $6,eOO,-
OO0.O 900, the fourth Liberty loan today
went into the second lap. Over Sunday
there was little reason for optimism
in the campaign, treasury department
officials stated.
Intensive preparation work was the
only encouraging sign today.
The staggering sum of $4,000, 100000
is larger by POO per cent than Liberty
loan workers have been called upon to
raise in any previous two weeks cam
paign.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-07
Nl|NETY-F0UR ARE
BELIEVED DEAD
FROM EXPLOSION

Perth Amboy. n. D., Oct. Ninety
four men missing in the explosion that
destroyed the Gillispie shell loading
plant at Morgan, n. j., are believed to-
day to have perished. Investigators
fear this morning that but two or three
of the missing men had small chance to
escape from the building in which the
fire started.
Rains had today quenched all fires.
Workers were clearing away the debris
and rebuilding operations are schedul-
ed to begin as soon as possible.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-07
Sioux City Firemen
Get Boost in Wages

Sioux City, Iowa, Oct. THE de
mands of the local iircmcn for an in
crease in wages have been met and the
fire laddies now are getting 500 month
ly. an increase Of $40.
The boost in salaries means the city's
running expense is increased $4,000
annually.
The increase demand made by the
police has not been acted OH thus far
but the city council is expected to take
some action this week.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-07

to a neutral place to discuss the ques-
ton of league for national arbitra-
ton and disarmament.
The pIenipotentiaries are further to
be empowered to discuss the creation
of federal Austria, the right of self
determination for Russian frontier
states. the restoration and indemnifi-
cation of Belgium, autonomy for Alsace
Lorraine and the return of the German
colonies.
The terms of the entente allies will
be asked at the same time with, the OBJ
ject of forming basis for the consid-
Grafton of these important questions.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-07
GERMANS BURN
ING VILLAGES
BEHIND lines
Torch put to Towns in Prob
able Preparation for
Big Retreat of
Armies.
SCORES IN FLAMES
Laon, Big Military Base, is
Among the Burning
Towns.
By WEBB MILLER.

Paris, Oct. Z. The Ger
mans are burning villages
and towns behind the front
from Lille to Rheims. This
is believed to presage a with
draWal in several sectors.
Scores of Towns Burn.
South of Rheims the enemy is re-
ported to have Withdrawn to the depth
of two miles on seven mile front.
Scores of villages are in flames. Laon,
the great communication center and
base of the Massif region, has
been set on fire.
Sallaumines, east of Lens, and some
villages southeast and west of Lens, be-
tween DOuai and Denain, are burning.
The French and Noanen villages in the
Suippe valley are in flames.
Fighting to Continue.
Civirens, writing in the Matin. says
THE fighting will continue to the end.
until general German retreat begins.
This retreat is announced by the burn
ing of villages. The great evacuation
seems near"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-07
Americans Advance.
BY FRANK j. TAYLOR.

With the American First Army,
Oct. 7.-Both wings of the American
forces behind the Argonne and Massif
regions continued to advance, despite
the great efforts Of the Germans to re-
sist. \ German counter attack on the
right center at Ccnul, three miles from
Breuillcs, temporarily slowed up our
progress.
\ severe heavy bombardment and
stiffcning resistance is underway along
the entire front.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-07

DEATHS FROM
SPANISH FLU"

Camp Dodge, Iowa, Oct. Twenty
one deaths have occurred at Camp
Dodge as a result Of the Spanish influ-
cnza epidemic, and 1,62S cases have
developed, according to the report Civ
en- out today by Lieutenant Colonel
Rich, divisional surgeon. The colonel
says the epidemic has reached its most
critical stage and that he looks for a
decrease in the number Of death cases
from now on.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-07
Advance in Argonne Forest.
BY FRED S. FERGUSON.


With the American First Army, Oct
Z. Noon THE American have made
progress in the Airc valley on the
eastern edge of the Argonnc forest
despite strong enemy resistance. The
Germans have brought up heavy rein
forcements on the left and center.
From captured Germans it is learn
ed that the kreimhelde line will he
held at all costs. Heavy resistance is
being made directly from the canal
Breuilles road. cumming west from the
Meusc through the hills of the section
Pigeons dropped by American ayia-
tors carry information to the men in
the front linc-and maintain commune
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-07
cations with headquarters.
Serbs Victorious.

Paris. Oct. SERBIAN troops con
tinue in pursuit of the Austro-Germans
from Vanji. the Serbian war Office an
nounced today. After the capture, OF
getic pursuit. Already 1,J00 prisoners
and twelve guns, mostly of heavy cali
bre, and a number of machine guns,
have been taken.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-07
THIS WAR DATE.
October 7. 1917.

October Z, 1917.
Rain holds up operations i'll
Ypres sector.
October :. 1916.
Somme battle renewed with al
lied advance.
October Z, 1915.
Big AuStro-German drive on Ser
bia starts.
October Z, 1914.
Japan takes zap, German island
near Philippines.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-07
KeOkuk Minister to
Sail for France Soon

Keokuk, Iowa, Oct. FIRED W.
Long, pastor of the Congregational
church here and well know in Iowa,
preached his last sermon here yester-
day.
DR.. Long will depart some time this
week for New York where he will sail
for France as "Y" worker
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-07

TeutoaiC Peace Offer to be Spurned!
ARREST -FOUR
SUFF PICKETS
IN WASHINGTON

Washington, ID. c., Oct. -Four suf-
frage pickcts We're arrested today as
they stood outside the door of the sen
ate building holding banners demand
ing that the senate pass the suffrage
amendment.
They were later released but warned
that the Offense must not be repeated
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-07
British RepOrt.

London, Oct. Local fighting north
of st. Quentin and between Lens and
Cambrai was reported by Eield Mar
shal Haig today.
IL German post east of Berchau was
captured. We made slight progress at
WczmaIucrt,' said he,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-07
French Take Masmas.

Paris, Oct. 7.-French troops last
night made further advances northeast
of Rheim, taking Masmas and pene-
trating Havicne.
The Germans are Offering powerful
resistance along all fronts, particularly
at Hcrtricourt. Violent fighting con
tinued throughout the night north of
st. Quentin. where the enemy made
many counter attackS
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-07
Austrians Defeated.

Austrian troops were defeated by
French-Serbian forces in middle Serbia
and are retiring northward. The
capture of the important city of Nanji
was confirmed. The allied advance in
to Albania is continuing.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-07
BY CARL d. CIRCUIT.

Washington, ID. c., Oct. President
Wilson's reply to the Teutonic peace
offers will be refusal to accept, ac-
cording to strong intimations from a
high government authority this morn,
ing. This authority predicted accur-
ately the refusal of the terms of the
Austrian peace note, whose essentials
were announced, but rejected. The ad-
ministration refused to commit itself
on the paece note situation.
TO See President.
1t was officially noted that the Swiss
minister had delivered the Austrian
note At the same time another Swiss
minister with the German note was
calling at the White House, where he
delivered Prince Max's peace offer to
the president today.
The Swiss minister had an appoint
ment at the White House, it was under
stood, to deal with topic entirely
aside from that of the topic Of peace
movement.
May Ask Surrender.
The decision is only u matterNof the
form of a reply and whether the ill;ed
governments shall be consulted before
it is dispatched. Whether the president
will insist that the only peace confer
ence to be had is by unconditional sur
render has not yet been determined.
That this country demands the uncoI-
ditional surrender of the Central
Powers before a peace movement can
be begun was clearly indicated by
White House kilograms today.
Confidential advisers today were In
doubt whether plans had been made as
President Wilson had not given them
his confidence. 1t is clearly under
stood, however, that the American po-
ysition will be the same as the stand
taken on the last Austrian note.
-
The German Proposal.
Amsterdam, Ocu. t.-IHiineuldte sus
pension of hostilities has been proposed
by the imperial German Chancellor,
Prince Maximilian, in the reichstag.
The entente allies are to be asked to
state their terms.
The chancellor's proposal also en-
braced the dispatch Of plenipotentiaties
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-04
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

Alaskan mothers who recently said to the writer:
 My boys are helping; one is a major of engineers with Geenral Pershing ill France; the other is at the Presidio, on his way, while l have had a busy year in making successful farm out of the old homestead I recently bought" (Title to this tract of land had been se- cured before the restrictive policy of the government went into effect)
 Alaska's rich resources should to- day support a population of at least 500,000 instead of the 75,000 natives and whites, whose land is produc- ing a greater per capita wealth or output than that of any country in the worlds history Every true American should lend his or her in fluence to the bringing about of policy of governmental encourage ment toward the pioneers of Alaska land the home of strong and pros porous people.
 The development of Alaska, so i'm portant to the nation, will assist greatly in the rapid development of Seattle as the metropolis of the Pa cific coast, Enlightened economic interest" as well as patriotic con- cern therefore inspires the demand for needed legislation.
 The restrictive laws now in force, preventing development, are regard ed by all impartial students of Al aska's needs as being just as ab- surd as were the objections of the Congressmen who opposed the pur- chase of Alaska, calling it Seward s Folly"
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-04
NOTES FROM
 NIGHT SCHOOL
 IN JUNEAU Government Is in Urgent Need of Man and WO-
 man Power to
 Win War. OPENING IS OFFERED The Latest and Most Ap- proved Methods Are in Use in Juneau
 School.
OPENING IS OFFERED

While the man power of our nation is being mustered out for service in France, answering the call to duty, it behooyes the numbers who are left behind to muster to the needs of the country at home.
 At the present time our govern ment is in urgent need of both male and female stenographers and type writers. The necessity for prepara- ton along these lines and at the earliest possible time is urged upon all in order that we may do our bit in the great struggle in which our country is engaged.
 Young men and women, your coun- try needs you as stenographers and typewriters, to perform duty equal ly as important as our soldiers are doing in France. Tn the Evening School, which is being conducted this winter, an op- portunity' is presented to ge this training. Sacrifice if necessary, but do not let this opportunity pass by unheard.
 Only those who improve the pres ent will be prepared to take adyant- age of the future opportunities. Shorthand The new Rapid Shorthand which is taught in this course is one of the most practical systems of brief wrifipU ovpr pnblichp0> The ease with which you can ac- complish the mastery of shorthand surprises the most skeptical. There are no word signs to mem orize. Every word is written from principal, using all the phonetic sounds in a word, thus making the reading of shorthand notes as legi- ble as print.
 Five months instruction, two even ings per week, will fit you for a practical stenographer. Beginners may enroll tonight.
 TypeWriting
 The latest and most approved methods in touch typewriting are followed in the institution. Three months will complete the course with the required amount of study and practice.
 Enrollments will be received up to Wednesday, Jan. 9. for a beginner class, to start immediately, and you are urged to act promptly.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-04
FOR RENT-Houses

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  PLANO Gor ennt, apply phone 143.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-04

Near Ocala, Fla, lives John Mar tin. at the age of eighty five years, perhaps the only surviving member of the Confederate Congress. John Martin is native of South Carolina. having been born in Hampton county on March IS, 1882. Soon after Fort Sumter was, fired upon he offered his services to his adopted State. After the battle of Richmond, in which he was wounded. Captain Martin returned to Florida to regain his health. Ringing in his ears as he left Ken tncky were the words of his superior Officer:-"Martin. you have saved the day" While in Florida Captain Martin was elected to the Confed. crate Congress, where he remained for one term.
 Tho V SnA~isi.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-04
LOS ANGELES IS DOING ITS BIT
 FOR THE SOLDIERS

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 4. - Over tai garments for soldiers and sail ors, more than 125,000 dressings, 500-bed navy base hospital, and a 500-bed army base hospital, both fully equipped, were a part of the Los Angeles chapters contributions to the war activities of the Ameri- can Red Cross up to the first of this month. In addition, through it's department of civilian relief, it has extended aid in various forms to dependent members of families of soldiers and sailors.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-04

Dine at the 0astineau. Concert every evening.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-04
FOR RENT-Rooms

SEWING MACHINES for rent, or sale; repaired. K. D. Mclean. znd & Franklin.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-04
ARAB SOLDIERS
 IN TURKISH ARMY ARE DESERVING

LONDON, Jan. 4.-Arab soldiers in the Turkish armies have been de- serting in great numbers during the past few months, according to information received from Pales- tine. Those who were retaken have been subjected to the heaviest pen alties as lesson to their fellows, on man in every ten being publicly hanged, and the body left exposed for a long time afterwards.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-04

oCH0LAR9HTPS-Any scholarship yoa u1eAt select h the international CaGtsspon1eacs School 6cranton. ra- AAlseas anslasahiA nnsasa
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-04

FOR RENT-2, and 4-room fur nished housekeeping, $8 up; reason able. "The cozy corner of Juneau" CliR Apartments, near Court House.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-04
LORD CUNLIFFE TO RETIRE FROM BANK : DURING NEXT MARCH

LONDON, Jan. 4. = It is an- nounced that Lord Cunliffe will end his five years of Governorship of the Bank of England next March, and the court will recom- mend as his successor Sir Brien Cokayne. the present Deputy Gov ernor.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-04
IS TELLING WHAT
 UNITED STATES IS
 DOING IN THE WAR

PARIS, Jan. Apr. Herbert Ad- ans Gibbons has begun an exten- sive program of lectures in inn portant cities on What the United States is doing in the War" for the Committee on the Effort of France and Her Allies, of which Stephen Pichon, Minister of Foreign Af- fairs, is chairman.
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