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The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-07-19
BRIEF NEWS OF THE WAR

Occupation of Berat and the capture
Of quantities OF war materials and
many prisoners by the advancing ltal.
ian army In Albania. we're announced
in an official dispatch from Rome.
In Albania the French and Italians
are giving the enemy no rest, pressing
him back daily, mile after mile, and
capturing strategic positions and vii.
lages. The latest French official com.
munication shows that the French
troops have taken the villages OF
Marta and Gramshi, which brings their
eastern flank appreciably nearer Lake
0chrida.
The Germans renewed their often.
sive on the western front Monday, vio'
lent attacks being made between Cha
teau Thierry and the Main de Mas.
siges on both sides of the city of
Rheims, the fighting extending over a
front OF about so miles. West of
Rheims the Germans forced their way
across the Marne at several places,
but east of the city their gains were
small,
American troops we're involved In
the fighting on several sectors and
they successfully withstood the en-,
envy At vaux they not only broke
down violent attack by the enemy
but drove him back several hundred
yards. A spirited counter-attack car.
ried out by the American troops drove
back on the right bank OF the Marne
enemy contingents who had reached
that bank southeast Of Fossoy, In the
counter-attack between 1000 and 1900
Germans were made prisoner by the
Americans. The captured contingents
included complete brigade staff
The Americans, French and Italians
have inflicted terrible losses on tho
enemy by the accuracy Of their can.
non. machine gun and rifle fire.
Although the allied troops seeming,
ly have the situation well in hand, 1t
is not improbable that the Germans
soon will throw large numbers of re-
serves into the fray. They are known
to have thousands of these men behind
the battle line, especially northeast Of
Rheims.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-07-19
Haiti Declares War on Hun.

Port au Prince, Haiti.--The council
OF state, acting In accordance with the
legislative powers given It under the
new Haitian constitution, has unanl.
mously voted the declaration of war
upon Germany demanded by the presi.
dsrt Of the republic
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-07-19

The boys In the cantonment have
coined slang to fit the days. A girl who
knlts for herself is called pig knit
ter" and the officers who hang around
the homes of the big noises who have
eligible daughters are called 'parlor
snakes"
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-07-19
SUGAR Board Created.

washington.-To equaliZe the price
Of sugar to the consumer In the face
Of prospects for an increase due to =
threatened shortage, and to secure bet
ter distribution, President Wilson cre-
ated the sugar equalization board, on
recommendation of Food Administra.
tor Hoover.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-07-19
Al,,ss owe U. s. SIX Billion.

washington-Great Britain has been
granted an additional credit Of s17B..,
100000 by the treasury department,
making the total loans to her, to date,
sS,s45, ,OOO,OOO and the total credits 10
the allies sS,2s6.5sO,0oQ.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-07-19
Tobacco RatlOns Possible In America

Washington, - Government control
of the tobacco industry may result
from the heavy requirements of the
allies and the American military
forces abroad, Rationing Of the Amer.
lean population 10 believed to be q
possibility.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-07-19

This year has evidently startea IN TO
make a record, but If It keeps on stead.
lily as It has begun, the world will only
begin to realize what the strenuous life
renlly means.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-07-19
THE MARKETS
Portland

Portland.
Oa,s--No. white feed. 1Gl.75 ton.
Barloy-standard feed, $50 per ton.
Corn--Whole. S75: cracked. STs.
Hay--Timothy. f3i per ton. alfalfa.
s25.JO.
Butter---Creamery. 45c per ID.
Eggs-Ranch. 39c per dozen
Burbanks. 2l5OaLs5 per
hundred. new. 34d3Izc per pound.
Poultry-IIens. 27d2sc; brollers.
30d32c; ducks. young. 30e.
Seattle.
Butter--Crcamery 49c per 10.
Eggs Ranch. sc per dozen.
Poultry-Iiens. heavy. dressed, 35c;
:'ght. 35c: broiIers. 4Oc; roosters.
dressed. 2Gc: ducks. live 3oc. dressed
SIC. geese. live 27c. dressed 35c.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-08-17
The Indian Giper.

. gave them TO the country gave them to
thf sea
w. ihe,r tyrant' monarch and I gladly
sri them itrt.
To the bly skies and the hreetet And the
oceans tapping wave
Aud the laughter Of tho summer time, my
Richest gems ] gave
But the days arc dbil without them, and
my nights arc inky black,
Aud. I've turned an indian river, for ]
want my treasures back.
The surbsars thourht them lovely snd
they snvied their charm
The hills seemed ever cosHing them 10 nes'
tle in fhclr arms
And the fields Of clover called them TO 70
there 10 lind their play,
So 90 one great generous moment ! Just
gave them all nway
! cave them 10 the rladness Of the summer
bot I've learr.d
That nv HE is cold withoui them, and
I want my gifts returned.
Yes I've turned an Indian glvetl Hills
and clover fields and sea.
ln me night timc I am calling, '0iVe my
children back 10 msl'
Give me back their gentle mother. I am
wcary and al0rr
And ny soul rs fick With yearniug Tor the
JOYS it used 10 own
an hungry ior the laughter of my merry
Home J.. drs6lats wNput them Heed my
plsa and send them back.
Copyright 1918 BY Edgar A. Gueit)
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-08-17
FRENCH ARMIES KEEP
UP STEADY GAINS.

" The Associated Preaa
WITH THE FRENCH ARMY IN
FRANCE Aus. ig.--Aliisd forces
occupied villers-le les- Roye and 81
Aurin and reached their old -line
trenches east OF ArmanOonrt yesler-
day Further north they pressed
forward toward tho chRuines- Roye
ming.
Sharp fighting continues bast Of
.Armancourt Just west Of LakslEny
there was a lively combat for chaa.
seurs trepoh, In the middle OF Pies
sier park The fighting ended In a
victory for the French.
The Oermans are still ollnging
stubborniy'to the Lasaigny- Roye line.
They have given no indication
whether they hone 20 hold II longer
than may ba neStssary 10 saves ma
teriAl and withdraw divisions whose
communication Ia under the increaa-
ing menase of General mbort's .
Thanking movement.
The capture OF Eoouvillon, which
facilitated the taking OF RlbscouTt.
has been followed by the occupa-
tion OF the Monollthe farm. giving
the third army another grip on a
Vital position near Thissoourt and
thEeatening thu German line of re-
treat along the road To Noyon
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-08-17
ALLIIiS ALLOW
HUNS NO REST.

nv The Asaoeiaied Press
Evidently II In not ln tho plans OF
the entente allies 10 leave tho Ger
mans secure IN their possession of
the line thgy now are holding ln tho
region~betEeen the Somme and tho
Disc. Although the front from tho
south of tho Somme past Chaulnes
and runnApg through Royo 30 Noyon
has been studded with fresh rein
forcements and innumeruble guns iu
order 20 keep back mo allied troops.
the Germans nevertheless again
have been forced to give ground.
and At points wher0 seemingly their
defense soon must crumple and tho
retreat eastward be- resumed
Fronch and Canadian troops Nri-
day night between Goyenrou't ana
Iaucourt on "a front NJ about threI
miles had fought their way west ~
Roys until they were virtually
knocking Ht the doors pf thn town
which isa ono Of the keystone posi- 1.
tons ~ Sho German defense ip PIE |
.ardy. while 20 The immediate north .
British troops fighting slone were
,till in possession OF Damerv and |
furyillcrg following heavy counter
attacks made hy tho Germans 30
i.Flodge them
West 90 Roye tho allied limo lee
low only "a scpnt mltv and a quarter
ilsnnt Adding materially 10 the
LANCER ~ Rove boy direct assault on
CONTINUED on PAGT TEN
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-08-17
ALL MALE CITIZENS 2l
YEARS OLD TO REGISTER

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1g.--Provost
Marshal General Crowder issued a
statement today emphasizing that all
male SItiEens Who shall have reached
their 2isr birthday since June last
must appear before the local boards
20 register for military 5crvice on
August - regardless Ur any pre-
sumed grounds for eXsm puon. OPP
portunity 20 claim for exemption will
be afforded aubacqu0ntly In the fill-
Ing out OF questlonnalres by regis
uhnts
'Provlslo1 will be made Tor the
registration by mail OF any person
who expects TO be absent on regis
ration dRv from the jurisdiction or
The board where he permanently re-
sides" says the statement. but In
such case extreme care should he
AIKEN by him to see that his regis
tration card reaches HIS home board
ON Or before August 20 Such per-
sons are advised TO apply az once 20
local board for instructions as how
90 proceed"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-08-17
PRESIDENT UnREC0GNIzED
ON TRIP THROUGH BOSTON

MANCHESTER. Mass Aug. iGl-
President Wilson. with MEp Wilson
and Col. and Mrs. n. NJ, House
took an automobile sightseeing trip
through BOSTON tonight unrecokniKed
by the thousands Of persons In the
busiest streets OF the city. The pres
idents machine, followed by two
cars containing secret service men,
even pissed through newspaper row
undetected
Taking advantage OF perfect
evening tho party motored along
the shore boulevard through Salem
and Lynn. passed to watch the merry,
makers at Revere beach. and passed
through Chelsea 10 Boston.
Tho italian quarters In the north
cnd was visited. and the Old Paul
Revere house. Then tho machine
went by Fanepil Hall and the old
state house and passed the spot
whore the Boston massacre oc'
CURED. The party rolled leisurely
through the narrow. winding thor
oughfare OF Newspaper row, oh
serving tho crowds with Interest and
smiling at escaping without being
recognized.
From newspaper row the sight
Eeers went up School street by the
city hall Kings chapel and the
statehouse and along by the common
and public gardens unnoticed I'm the
long line Of limouainos.
Later the party proceeded 10 New
ton. where they were the dinner
guests OF Randolph Tucker. son-in
law Of Colonel House.
II was late hour before tho pres
ident started back 10 Manchester
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-08-17
ALIENS MUST GET PERMIT
BEFORE LEAVING COUNTRY

WASHINGTON. Aug. 1G.- Free
dom OF departure nom this country
of aliens by means OF which num-
ber or dangerous enemy agents have
been able TO escape from the anthor-
tiles since tho United states entered
the war. will not be permitted after
September 10, under a proclamation
signed by President Wilson and an
executive order, both OF which we're
made public tonight by tho state de-
partmcnt The proclamation and
executive order puts into effect the
a,.Qn control law passed by conEress
last May
Under the executive order aliens
after September i5 win he required
10 obtain permits before leaving The
United States and additional restrlc-
lions will he placed on the entry Of
aliens into this country, Attempts 10
eyadc tho draft, through leaving the
country which officials believe wiz
increase with passage Of the bill eN-
tending tho draft age, will be- rem
dored less easy of accomplishment
hy the new restrictions
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-08-17
GERMANY FAILS IN DEBT
FOR SPAlN'S NEUTRALITY

MADRID, Aug lG.-tn the note
addressed by Spain 10 Germany re-
garding the torpcdolng OF Spanish
vessels. announcement OF th6 dis
patch OF which was made by For
eign Minister Dato on August 8. the
Spanish government points To Ger
lnany's poor rttutn for services Spain
has performed in pursuance OF her
neutral policy hy which Germany has
ben"fitted, according 10 tho News
paper El Sol
Germany has received numerous
evidences of Spanish regard, the
note says in substance, as summar-
iSed by this newspaper, such az In
the case ~ tho refugees from the
Kamcrun. whom spain cared for. and
and it Is pointed out that IN addi-
ton Spain has undertaken the rep
resentation OF German interests In
Narious belllgerent countries
Nevertheless the note continues. In
return for these services and for
benefits accrulng 10 Germany In con-
q cquence of spanish neutrality Ger
many has persisted constantly In
causing injury 10 Spanish interests.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-08-17
Rainbow Division Commended for Valor
in Helping to Stop Offensive of Enemy

WASHINGTON. Aug. 10 The
foriy-second Crainbow divislonl
particularly distinguished itself I'm
the fighting east OF Rheims on
July. lR-l6. when the German Of
feuslve wRs launched on both
sides of eNnt city only to be stop
ped and the Germans later driven
out OF the whole Aisne- Marne
pocket \ general order issued
by GenerN Naulin. commanding
the twenty first army corps. to
which tho American division was
nbtached I'm the French fourth
army under General Gouraud.
commcnds the forty-second for
ats valor. ardor and its spirit" I'm
the course Of the battle when the
fourth army broke the German
offensive on the Champagne.
The text of the order. issued on
July 90 when the forty-sccond
division was leaving 20 Join the
first American army corps iu tho
drive 10 the NDsle. was made pub
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-08-17
Young Man Breaks His
Way Into Service by
Cussing Before Ladies

One OF the most unique sentences
over imposed by re- local Justice of
tho peace was that imposed yestcr
day afternoon bv s. g. Maxcy ON
young man accused OF swodring
io the presence OF ladies' Earl In
hoff was given "a fnc of so and
costs ana the fine romitted pro-
yIded hr goes go war lmnsodintriy
lnhoO was arrested yesterday
morning ON Information filed ia
MBy'ys court. From testimony
obtuiuanIo rho whole matter soems
Is rest ON o. ncighhorhood row In
which crowd Uf Holy Rollers
north of town took part ~ seems
that some .tImo ago there was
Complaint made against tLC1 Holy
Rollers ON nccoidp uf tho noise
ueccssItatcd by their peculiar
brand ~ religion I'm attempting
20 "rst back they watched their
chance ana had lnhotf arrested
~ using bad language Boo the
presence 0f ladies' with the rc-
sgf tnai lpioN either has 90 pay
% flu fine on go 10 war lmme-
dHtr.y ss
mhoff readily agreed 10 10 toN
war aud the case was ended,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-08-17
PLANE FLIGHTS
PROVE SUCCESS
Pershing Sends Report on Use
of De HaviIands With
Liberty Motors.
RUMORS ARE SET AT REST
Officials Point to Message as
Disproving Stories of
Failures.
v -
PRODUCTION is SPEEOEO UP
Figures Are Not Available
But Plants Are Busy Turn
ing Out Machines.
RUMORS ARE SET AT REST
PRODUCTION IS SPEEDEO UP

WASHINGTON, Aug. lG.-Gon-
eral Perahing today advised the war
department that early ln August "A
complete squadron Of is pr uaY-
hand alrphncs. built boz tho United
statcs and equipped with Liberty
motors, successfully carried out the
first reconnalaanco fight Of Amerl-
can5built machines behind the Ger
man lines They returned without
loss ..
In mailing uils announcement.
Secretary Bakcr said that llrigadicr
General Fpulois of1the American air
service. led the squadron This was
the first report from General Per
shing on the performance of hmcri-
can-huilt be luyilands 10 bc made
public.
Secretary Baker said hts advices
contained no other Information re-.
garding the flight except TINT Lieu
tenant Blair Thaw also was ON the
trip. The time ana place Of the
flight Mr. Baker considered it ad-
Nisahle TO withhold,
The'announccmen was considered
by officers as setting az rest rumurs
that the DE Hayilaud machines were
not a success. and also as showing
that the Liberty, motors have now
proven themselves IN actual war CON
ditiOns Whether the squadron vas
attacked was not stated 10 would
have been well able to take care OF
itself. however. az o. machines,
each carrying "a pilot and observer
are equipped with four machine
guns on recommendation OF General
Pershing made many months ago.
No recent figures on the produc-
tion OF the DE Hayland fuurs are
available and Secretary would not
sanction discussion OF this phase OF
tho matter. 10 IL recalled, however.
That the production OF the thou
11,ss1tAth machit.a at the plant OF the
4'Nlton-WrtEht company was re-
centiy celebratsd and since then an
other great plant has come fnto
quantity production.
There was much diacussion Of tho
DE Havlland fours recently due 10
critical reports from the aviation
service abroad on The machines first
resolved
investigation hero showed. how
ever. that the specific complaints
were minor la character and the
fact that fun squadron has been
Organized and put into operation at
tho front shows this TO have been
the case
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-08-17
OF SOLDIERS WILL
BE ACCEPTED AS NURSES

WASHINGTON. Aug 10. Fiyty
thousand women viii be needed
by July 1 next year 10 assist
IN the care of tho sick ana
wounded of the American army.
surgeon General G6NEas stated to-
day IN announcing that young wives
with husbands fighting In France
would be accepted az hospital assist.
ants
The vast Suslority of the $4,000
women mdyt be trained nurses and
available for service o. ynrseaa. To
supplement :ho supple OF graduate
nurses the army medical department
has established The army school Of
nursing az which physically III young
women between g and as years win
ho trained and sent abroad as the
need arises EunY t6,0Oe worfien
can ~ used as hospital axslstants ar
student nurses Ia the unlfed States.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-08-17

follows:
~ the moment when tho forty
second American division lg ON
me point of leaving the twenty.
Ilfst army-eorbB, I desire 60 eN-e
press my keen satisfaction and my
Slncere thanks Tor the services
which Il has rendered unSsr an
conditions.
by It's valor. nrdor and its
spirit Il has very particularly dis
unguished itself on JUL Is ana
10 In the course Of the great bat
10 where the fourth army broke
the German offensive on the
Champagne front
Il am proud TO have had a nm.
der my orders during this period.
my prayers accompany it-in the
great struggle engaged In for me
liberty of the world
GENERAL NAULIN.
Commanding tho Twenty FlrHt
Army CqTpE"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-08-17
LOCATED DRUMRIGHT MAN
IN THE CANADIAN ARMY

b. The AEsoQsa ted Press
/ DktMRlGHT, Okla Aug. 1G.-
4. n Edison. formerly OF Drum
right who left here more than u year
ago with the intention OF Joining The
British army has boen located ~ "a
result OF efforts or the home service
section OF the local chapter Of the
Red Cross Edison Joined Cana
dian regiment In the northwest was
cent overseas 20 England and is now
lighting IN France according 10 in
formation given ont by the Rcd
ross The whereabouts OF Edison
were unknown until tho Red Cross
TOOK up an investigation which re-
suited IN Information being obtained
as 10 the soldier who hls been fight.
lng on the french front for nearly a
scar
If is stated thnt hc sent several
letters 10 people ut DrumrlEht but
t'c letters failed Go reach thruodps.
int,ion. Edison has wife ana two
'lI'dren living In brumrghl lt The
present time
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-08-17
RUSSIANS ORGANIZE
TO DRIVE OUT HUNS
Government of North Rua~ia IL
nrn'cd to Aid Ailcs, Tchai-
h"Nsii Chosen President.
CosSACKS JOIN OPPOSITION
March AgninSt Hoi~l,eylki and CseaS
len bank ~ Don; English RE-
ccitc Hcip at HAIKU.

LONDON Aug iS. 80 tBritiah
wireless ssrvioe) The governmsnt
OF northern russia" has been
formed With M Tchaikowskl as
president ana minister OF foreign at.
falrA The other members cf tho
government include socialists OF va.
rious parties. The political program
OF tho new government. which has
Just been issued. contains the fol-
lowing clauses;
First the recreation Of Rsssian
domestic bower, second, tho ro-es-
tabllahnient OF loyal government on
a basis Of universal HuffrnEet third,
tho recreation Of the Russian ma
tional army and renewal OF the war
on the eastern front; fourth, ths
expulsion OF the GermaA Invaders
and other enemies OF Russia. to be
carried out with the aid OF and In
cooperation with the entente al
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-08-17
BELL COMPANY ASKS MORE
FOR CAPITAL TELEPHONES

Special 10 The World
OKLAHOMA CITY. Aug. 10
Tho corporation commission today
began hearing on application OF
Southwestern Bell Telephone com
pany for increase In rates In tho
Oklahoma exchange. HEh cost OF
material and wages arc given as
grounds for asking the advance.
Tho city government and cham ber
OF commerce are opposing any in
crease, saying that 20 a not neces-
sary and denying any reason for
such advance. James r. Noble. onRi-
nccr ana plant superintendent. said
the property In oklahoma city Ia
worth IN excess of $1,000 900.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-08-17
SHOPLIFTERS WANTED IN
OKLAHOMA ARE ARRESTED

NASHVILLE. Tenn. Aug iG--
city detectives today arrested TWO
mon and two women, alleged shop
filters who are said 70 ~ wanted
boy the police IN this and otier riuc cs
throughout tho United Statts They
rlyc their names ng Frank Davidson,
d. h. plcrson, Godlc Morton and
Helen Nl.um Goods valued at sev.
crl hundred dollars found n their
possession was Identified. police say.
hs representatives. of four OF the
'arresl dry goods stores here os hay.
ing hegu stolen Police have infur-
nation fho quartet m wanted at 81
Louis Little Rock. Ncv York. CO.
fwUus. Ohio and in Alabama.
TDNas oklahoma and other states