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Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-31
CHAIRMAN HAYS
Tells c. O.P.TH|S
|SC0UNTRY'SW WAR
National Head of Party in Ad.
dress at Lincoln Pictures
Republican Party as "War
Party of Nation"
By EDWARD BLACK.

Lincoln, July 3O.-(SpeciaI) Ma
tlonal Chairman Will H. Hays in his
address to the republican contention
today said: ~
II have just been from coast tc
coast, and / can tell, you there is nc
geography in our party's patriotism
Everywhere the winning of the war
and the preparation for the recon.
struction which is to follow are recog-
nized as our basic aims. This is the
counry's war, it is your war and my
war. and we appeal to all patriots
whatever their politics, to aid US in
every way possible in our efforts to
require that partisanship be taken out
and kept out of the war management
We call upon all men and women to
support the government without
thought of party.
We do not propose to build on
recriminations or criticisms. This is
no time for little things. The world
is on fire. The republican party is
constructive, has always been, and al
ways will be. 1t is war party, and
stands as sturdily American and as
staunchly militant in this world war
as when it prosecuted the civil war to
a glorious conclusion and stood spon-
sor for triumph again in the war
with Spain.
Republican Mission to Excel.
HAS it occurred to you. my friends.
what it means for the country's cause
for the minority party to make it its
one chief business to try to excel the
majority party in support of the war?
Have you estimated what it means for
the sake Of that cause for the minority
party to strive continually to outdo
the party in power in every war ac-
tivity, and actually lead in its unquali.
fed support of all war measures
This is the mission of the republican
party at the moment.
The fact that the party in power
refused to prepare for war in 1914 and
1915 has not lessened the support by
the republicans in congress who SC
strongly urged it. The most unfair
unpatriotic efforts in many quarters
for political purposes to prevent the
full participation by republicans in
war activities have had no effect
whatever on the republican party 5
patriotic and loyal membership in its
giving to the last of its blood and it.
treasure.
I'VE are fighting today in France
to make certain forever that men shall
have the right to govern themselves
Here where we hav' that privilege we
propose to exercise it fully, now and
always. To do less is to shirk the
supreme duty of a sovereign citizen
ship and squander the richest heritage
with which we are endowed. The war
does not lessen-the war accentuates
our responsibilities in this regard.
The party in power says
Politics is adjourned and then
Continued on Page Three, Column Two)
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-31
W0RLD.HERALD
VOLUNTEERED TO
USE PROPAGANDA
Attorney General Levi, Said ia
Have Found That Hitch
cocks Paper Printed 1t
Without Asking Pay.

Special dispatches from New Yorl
have brought out the information thai
Louis N. Hammerling, president oi
the American Association of Foreign
Language Newspapers, told ATTORNEY
General Merton L. Lewis that he hac
obtained information from the Mahir
Advertising company of Chicago tc
the effect that the Omaha World.
Herald had published gratis an adver-
tisement in the interests of Germany,
entitled "An Appeal to the American
People"
The statement was made in connec-
ton with the nationwide probe Of
newspapers that have been active in
promulgating German interests in this
country.
Custodian OF Big Fund.
According to Hammerling's state
ment, he, (Hammerling) had been
made custodian of fund of 81, ,5e0,0 ,00O
to be distributed for the publication
Of newspaper articles, beginning in
April, 1915, and extending over pc
riod of five years. The campaign was
to be carried on principally in for
eign language newspapers, he said.
The Mahin Advertising Agency was
allotted portion of the fund for dis
tribution, Hammerling told Attorney
General Lewis.
The Omaha World Herald volun-
teered to insert the advertisement,
AN Appeal to the American People,
free of charge on the grounds that
it was timely, humane and service
to humanity without the Mahin
agency having offered or sought 10
use publication in that paper.
Pro-Germans Confer.
1t was about this tims also that a
ring of pro-Gernan propagandists in
cluding George Sylvester Vierick, ed.
itor of the Fatherland; DR.. Heinie Al.
bert and DR.. Carl Fuehr, German pay.
masters in this country; DR.. vii.
liam Bayard Hale and Edward A
Rumely, ex-editor of the New York
Mail, were holding secret conferences
in New York.
The advertisement which Mr.. Hitch.
cock inserted gratis in the World
Herald appeared after two American
Continued on Page Two, Column
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-31
MCAdoo AboIishes Shysters
And Ambulance ChaSerS

Chicago, July 30.-The abolishment
Of the shyster lawyer and ambulance
chasing doctor was recorded today at
the annual meeting of the Association
of Railway Claim Agents when ]. H.
Rowland of Washington, speaking for
w. G. McAdoo, director general of
railroads, announced that hereafter
the government will assume direction
of the settlement of all personal in
jury cases. A committee was appoint
ed to proceed at once to Washington
to discuss the new arrangements.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-31
j. ). LADS
mop UP
enc N Y
Charge Through Terrific Bar
rage, Kill Gunners at Their
Posts and Hold Their
New Lines.

With the American Army ON
the ne-Marne Front, July
30.-Through a barrage as
deadly as any the Germans
have laid down on any sector
for months, the American SOL
diers, comprising men from the
middle west and eastern states,
pushed their line forward q lit
tie more today, and tonight ii
forms the apex of the long al
lied front.
Their progress was considerable,
though less than two miles, but it is
regarded as a brilliant operation in
view of the determined countering by
the Germans.
Enemy's Sacrifices Vain.
On either side the French also
moved forward, while steady pressure
was maintained against the east and
west flanks. -,...,f
Information early in the day indi-
Gated the withdrawal of the prussian
guards, but it developed that that re-
ncwned organization and the Rapa-
rians were still on the front and the
strong opposition they offered testi.
fed their reputation. But their sacri-
flee was III vain.
Withstand Two Heavy Attacks.
The Americans withstood two
heavy attacks during the night and
at daylight began their operations,
which left them tonight we'll to the
north of Sergy on the long slopes
approaching the heavy woods beyond
Nesles, little town directly east of
serignes ct Nesles, whose retention
the Germans bitterly opposed.
The east end of the line swings
northeasterly opposite this point and
then drops off sharply in the direction
of Cierges and Roncheres. The Ourcu
river has been left far behind, the
line being pushed forward across the
zone to the northwest. f
The Germans are holding positions
in Nesles forest, from which their
guns are Smelling ineffectively.
1t was late in the day before the
whole of Serihges was wholly cleared.
The Germans clung to the northern
part of the town tenaciously and used
their machine guns murderously.
Drive Enemy Before Them.
Neither side used artillery. There
was hand-to-hand fighting in the
streets, in which the Americans
proved the masters, driving the enemy
before them. '.F.a
The story of the fight for the pos
session of the Meurcy farm, lying di-
rectly south of Seringes, will long be
remembered in the history of the di-
vision. The Germans left behind
strong force of machine gunners and
infantry. The Americans moved for
ward through the yellow wheat fields.
which were sprayed and torn by bull
lets. But they advanced as though
on drill ground. .,a
The American guns laid down
heavy artillery fire, but notwithstand-
ing this many of the Germans re-
mained when it came to hand-to-hand
fighting. In group of farm build
ings the enemy had set up a strong
defense. Here the Germans stuck to
their guns, and the Americans rushed
them and killed the gunners at their
posts.
1t was little battle without mercy.
typical Of similar engagements occur.
ring along the whole line. The Prus-
sian guards and Bavarians every
Continued on Page Two, Column Tyo.>
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-31
-Four Nebraskans
Killed in Iowa as "a '..
Train Crushes Auto

Marshalltown. Ia, July 30-J. P.
FRANKIE of Albion, Neb., his wife and
two daughters were killed near State
Center last night when their automo-
bile was run down by Northwestern
railway train.
Rev. FRANKIE was pastor of the
Lutheran church at Albion. for the
last three years. He was 81 years old.
The two daughters attended the
Albion schools. one being graduated
from the high school this spring. The
details of the accident are not known.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-31

Many in Attendance.
The convention was the largest in
attendance and interest since the di-
rect primary law became effective.
The lack of any discordant note Of
fered ample evidence of the solidarity
of the party this year. If anyone
would have had it in his mind to
have projected any fireworks, the op-
portunity was there, but there was
none to fly in the face of the general
good feeling which prevailed among
the delegates and candidates.
Stress was placed on the more or
less we'll known statement of demo-
cratic origin, that politics had been
adjourned; that vote for repub-
lican was a vote for the kaiser, and
that rejoicing in Potsdam and bon
fires in Berlin attended the election
of every republican candidate.
The democratic camoufage was
disposed of by several of the speak
ers, one of whom stated that politics
has rot been adjourned, but has just
been convened.
Hays Central Figure.
Will H. Hays of Indiana. national
chairman, was the central figure of
the day. He arrived or a morning
train from Omaha and Immediately
was escorted to the Lindell hotel,
where the Lincoln Indiana society
tendered him reception. under the
direction OF Paul Goss and State
Chairman Beach. Mr.. Hays ad-
dressed the society briefly. telling the
members that the chief business of
every man, woman and child in this
country today is war. and that every
thing else is chores.
Beach Calls to Order.
The convention was called to order
by State Chairman Beach, who an
nounced Robert w. Devoe tempo
rary chairman and he was also named
permanent chairman. Jesse V. Craig
was named as secretary. DR.. ]. H.
Clemons offered an invocation, the
Grand Army of the Republic quartet
sang THE Star Spangled Banner"
diu liiCIi lllC SClllGu
to the business in hand.
The resolutions committee was an
nounced as follows: John E. Kelley.
McCook; Edgar Ferneau, Auburn;
Myron L, Learned, Omaha; Frank D.
Williams, Albion; Frank Z. Edgerton,
Aurora; James N. Clark, Hastings,
M. A. Brown, Kearney.
Chairman, Devoe won splendid
tribute at the close of his address.
He aroused enthusiasm when he
said, Those who fail to support the
government in this crisis are neither
democrats nor republicans; they are
traitors"
Brings Forth Cheers.
And All outburst was heard when he
said, The republican party never has
been. is not now, nor ever will be,
the Stacker party of America. The
republican party holds that the war
should be conducted by national ad-
mlnistratlon, rather than by political
administration. 1t is to be deplored
that the democratic party has not
caught the spirit of our allies by TAX
ing politics out of the war"
National Chairman Hays Joined in
the applause which greeted Devoe
when he related the circumstances
under which Senator Lenroot of Wis
consin was elected, in opposition to
democratic propaganda that a vote
for republican was a vote for the
kaiser.
Blasphemous Talk.
I'VE are going to hear again that
a vote for republican will bring joy
Continued on Page Two, Column One.)
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-31

arrival OF the police patrol. One of the
bacchanallans had entrenched himself
under the bed and had to be fshed
out legs first.
At the police station Pearson took
such umbrage at being booked with
his guests on charge of drunkenness
that he not only protested that he was
a soldier of Uncle Sans but also
struck at several of the officers at
once. He was subdued after a brief
but fierce struggle.
Pearson's guests were all charged
with being drunk and with being in
mates of disorderly house. They are.
Gilbert Penn, Charles Saunders. B.
King, James King and Harry Madi-
son.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-31

, The Germans apparently are on the
eve of attempting to end their re-
treat from the Soissons- Rheims sail
ent and turning and offering frontal
battle in force TO the entente allied
armies.
Allies Exact Heavy Toll.
The day of rear guard actions
seems drawing to close. Violent
counter offensive measures against
their antagonists already are in prog
ress by the Germans over most of the
battle front.
Further gains have been made by
the allies only after the btterest
fighting. Standing firmly. and giving
ground only under absolute necessity,
the allied troops everywhere have ex-
acted huge toll.
Particularly heavy has been the
Sshting in the center of the salient
and on the right and left anchor
points of the salient resting respec-
lively southwest of Rheims and south
of Soissons. 1t is still on two anchor
points tina the estrnsaiIs ARE keeping
most watchfui eye, fearful that the
allied troops may yet press back the
line and threaten the armies of the
German crown prince with the pincer
maneuver, for the Germans are not
yet far enough out of the pocket to
have passed the danger.
Hun Gains Quickly Overcome.
In the center of the pocket, north
of the .Qnrcq river, the Germans in a
counter attack drove the Americans
out of Cierges. but the slight gain
was more than overcome later by the
penetration of the Americans north
ward from Sergy. Beugneux, lying
on the west side of the pocket north
west of Fere-en-Tardenois, also was
taken by the Germans, but later the
French and Americans recaptured it
and with Grand Rozoy in their pos
session they still hold vantage for a
small turning movement toward Fere-
which, if successful, would give them
a good1y number of prisoners.
Southwest of Rheims the Germans
delivered violent attack against the
French from both sides of Et. Eu-
phraise. Their effort to capture the
village, however, was futile, although
they pushed their line slightly for
ward on the west side of it.
Southwest Of Ypres the Australian
troops are keeping up their attacks
against the Germans and have cap
tured the town of Merris and with it
LOO prisoners and number of trench
mortars and machine guns. The Ger
mans at last reports were heavily
bombarding the new positions of the
British.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-31
Draft Party Ends in Riot;
They're in the Jail House

The going away" party given by
William Pearson, negro, 2Oll North
Twenty-ffth street. for two of his
friends who leave with him Thursday
for training camp, developed into such
noisy affair Monday night that the
police were forced to intervene.
The party of six had gracefully
draped themselves on the furniture
about keg OF beer in the center of
the room and were lifting up their
voices in song. The room looked like
a field OF battle, say the police. when
Detectives Chapman, Jensen, Turner
and Vanous entered. With some lit
tie difficulty the merrymakers were
corraled and, held in, check until the
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-31
Machine Guns Used Upon
Strikers at KaIk, Prussia

Amsterdam, July 3O.-A new strike
has broken out at Kalk, in Prussia,
near Cologne, according to the Echo
Beige. Machine guns we're used to
suppress the movement and the lead
ers were arrested, the. newspaper de-
clares.
The police, it is added, were still
busy when the report was sent. dis
perslng the crowds which continued
to gather in the streets.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-31
Nineteen Members Of
Western Jewish Trade
Council Disappear

Stockholm, July 30.-A great sen-
sation has been caused among the
Jewish workmen in Warsaw by the
sudden disappearance of 10 members
Of the executive council of the Jewish
Trade unions, according to Jewish
newspapers of Warsaw, says the Jew
!sh press bureau here. The men had
been working with Zionist and social
lst organizations. Their disappear.
aince, it is added, is apparently due to
the mysterious arrests connected with
the persecution of Jews now going on
throughout Poland, Germany and
Austria.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-31
LIGHTNING Destroys Navy
Balloon Near Atlantic Port

An Atlantic Port, July 30.-A navy
observation balloon, stationed near
the entrance to this harbor, was
struck by lightning and destroyed
during thunder squall this afternoon.
according to word brought here by a
passing steamship. 1t could not be
learned whether there were any ia
talities.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-31
Increase in Tobacco.

Washington, July 30.--About 20.
100000 pounds more tobacco were on
hand July | than was held On that
date last year, canvass by the cen
sus bureau just made. shows. Aggre-
gate stocks of leaf tobacco amounted
to 1886, ,049, 1868 pounds.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-31
Clarence Brown, Publisher
of Toledo Times. is Dead

Toledo, o., July 30.-Clarence
Brown. attorney, capitalist and pub
Usher of the Toledo Times. died this
morning
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-31
REPUBLICANS PLEDGE
LOYALTY TONATIONAT
LINCOLN CONVENTION
Greatest Gathering of Party in Nebraska Since Primary
Law in Effect, Adopts Platform Brmmns With
Patriotism; Addresses by Chairman DeVoe
and National Chairman Hays Features.
BY EDWARD BLACK.

Lincoln, July 30(Specal )-Chairman Devoe of the re-
publican state convention sounded the keynote of this nsp
ing gathering when he said during his address, he demo-
Gratis will that this is time to swap horses in the middle
of the stream but America will reply that this time
ride horse when there good horse in the barn
Omaha daily bee., 1918-07-31
CROWN PRINCES ARMY
STILL FACING DANGER
OF PLNCER MOVEMENT
Germans Launch Violent Counter Offensive Measures
Against Allies, Who Make Further Gains After Bit.
terest Fighting; Days of Rear Guard Actions
in Retreat Seem Drawing to Close.
BY Associated Press.

American troops fighting north of the Ourcq river in the
SossonsRhems salient have enlarged their brilliant victory
Of Monday Sergy where they cut to pieces divisions of
manys picked troops and took and held the village against
counter attacks Prussan guards and Bavaans again
maneuvered and outfought by the Americans.
The evening leader., 1918-11-04

Mrs. w. H. Bigelow and Mrs. Alice
Kendall arrived from Brattleboro, VT,
this morning to spend the winter in
Tarpon Springs.
The evening leader., 1918-11-04
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE

CHOICE LOTS and farm locations
at Oldsmar, Florida, progressive town
established by Mr.. R. E. Olds, famous
automobile manufacturer, Is miles
west of Tampa, on Tampa bay, Dixie
highway, Seaboard railway. Delight
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prices, easy terms. Free booklet.
Reolds Farms Co., Oldsmar Florida.
(9-23-weekly)
The evening leader., 1918-11-04
Manuel Theos Dies
at Ocala of Influenza

Manuel Theios, of Dunellon, died in
an Ocala hospital yesterday of infu
enza and his body will arrive in Tar
pom Springs tonight to be buried in
Cycadia cemetery.
Mr.. Theios was 25 years old and had
lived in Tarpon Springs 6 years be-
fore going to Dunellon, where he was
engaged in business.
A brother of Mr. Theios died at
Ocala two weeks ago with influenza.
The evening leader., 1918-11-04

Lee Decker, travelling mechanic,
dropped into The Leader office this
morning and sharpened up the paper
cutter.
The evening leader., 1918-11-04
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

All city licenses are overdue since
October l last. These licenses must
be paid at once, otherwise the city
marshal will have to summons you to
appear before the mayor and explain
why you have not paid. The mayor
will likely fine you for your negli-
gence.
(Signed) R. T. JONES,
= City Marshal.
The evening leader., 1918-11-04

Fresh fish daily at the Bragg Fish
house, 116 Lemon street, near T. &
G.. c. depot. 1O-29-tf.
The evening leader., 1918-11-04
LARGO AGENT A SUICIDE

w. H. Henderson, station agent at
Largo, committed suicide Friday by
shooting himself. three times with a
revolver. He left a note explaining
that the deed was caused by grief
over the death of his wife who died
several months ago.-St. Petersburg
Daily Times.
The evening leader., 1918-11-04
Louis knowles has pneumonia.

Louis knowles has pneumonia.
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Mrs. l. J. Belcher and Mrs. w. H.
Bowling spent Saturday in Tampa.
x y 4
The Genesky family, who are all
sick with influenza, are being nursed
by Mrs. Evans, of Wall Springs.
x q 4s
We are told by Mr.. w. E. Little that
the private sanitarium of Mrs. Sarah
Knowles is full of influenza patients.
x y y
Mrs. w. H. Bowling is spending the
day and night in town, the guest of
Mrs. |. j. Belcher and Mrs. Frances
Williams.
Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Henderson and
family, of Largo, Were visiting at the
home of Mr.. Fred Zimmerman yester-
day afternoon.
q * *
Mr. Lawrence Mobley, of the U. S.
S. Winchester, is home on a ten-days
furlough, visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. R. Mobley, and family.
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Miss Linderley, trained nurse
from st. Petersburg, arrived last
night to nurse some of DIR. Albaugh's
patients at the private sanitarium of
Mrs. Sarah Knowles.
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G. B. Stallings, of Plant City, an all
round printer, has accepted position
as foreman of the composing room at
The Leader office and went to work
this afternoon.
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We came near getting in the local
bastille today-forgot to pay our Ii
cense and the city marshal came right
after US. You had better pay up be-
fore he gets you.
The evening leader., 1918-11-04

FOR SALE-One five-room cottn ge
with city water and toilet, situated
one block from the postoffice. A bar
gain at 100000 See Leader Real
Estate Co. If.
The evening leader., 1918-11-04

WANTED-A sawyer to operate a
circular saw mill; should be able to
handle steam feed Address Box A,
Tarpon Springs, Fla.
The evening leader., 1918-11-04
llFIllIIIIIlEH lIlI llll IlllI IHHII
| GOALS AND PERSONALS :


Don't forget when you need a heat
er, we have them in a dozen styles.
Prices So to $50. Gourley-Logan
Hardware Co.
Mack Warlick has influenza.
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Franklin Bridgland has influenza at
Fort Dade.
Mr.. George Dewey Pinholster spent
Sunday at Elfers.
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Mr.. G. D. Pinholster left this morn
ing for Dade City.
x q x
w. F. Winham, of New Port Richey,
is in town today.
q E Ss
The city council meets tomorrow
night in regular session.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Hill, of Tam
pa, spent Sunday in the city.
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Ray Boyer is working in B. J.
Knowles's grocery store this week.
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Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Young and Mrs.
Smell of O2ona are shopping in town
today.
]. R. Walsing and family, of Largo,
spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs. E.
E. Hood.
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A. Zaanbellas arrived last night
from Jasper for a few days visit to
friends.
q q y
DR.. l. J. Belcher received orders yes
terday to report for military duty
within Is days.
Mrs. J. r. Durrance and her three
attractive Children left this morning
for visit to relatives at Electra.
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Fresh fish daily at the Bragg Fish
house, 116 Lemon street, near T. &
G. c. depot. 1O-29-tf.
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Lee Decker, travelling mechanic,
dropped into The Leader office this
morning and sharpened up the paper
cutter.
The evening leader., 1918-11-04

FOR SALE-Sponge press. Apply
to Mrs. W. w. K. Decker. 11-5-6t.