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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-23
ADMITS MURDER
Of GIRL; ALIEN
KILLS HIMSELF
Suspected Murder Plant"
Chief Commits Suicide
in Prison Cell
WIFE AND GIRL ARE HELD

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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-23
Plan Big drive
ON SOCIAL EVIL

The first convention called in America to consider
the control and of the so-caed social evil convened
1882 Henry building Tuesday when state federal and
civil officials answered issued by Mayor Hanson.
Hypocrisy. SNUG prudery. quackery and bunk have
had their season. Hanson told those assembled "and the
time has come when sober-mnded men and women .
gather together and try work partial solution
problem which by neglect and false modesty has been
allowed to remain hidden until it has extended into the
very vitals of family and social life"
An effort will be made to have the state and govern
ment follow lead of Seattle in attempting quarantine
and treat men and afflicted with vice diseases.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-23
HAIC PRAISES
HEROIC WORK
OF HIS TROOPS

LONDON. April 23-One hundred
and two enemy divisions n.22i 900
mem have been employed against
the British alone since March 2l.
Field Marshal Haig reported in a
resume OF the German offensive to.
day. Many OF them were used two
or three times.
Resisting the heavy blows of such
"A concentration, all ranks OF tho
army behaved with n gallant courage
which cannot be too highly praised. :"
he said.
The commander especially com.
mcnded the Guards. the Thirty First.
Third. Fourth. Twenty First and
Twentyflfth divisions, detailing dis.
tinguished services.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-23
HUNS EXECUTE
"a BELGIANS
AS THEY SING

AMSTERDAM. April 23.-Twenty-
charges OF espionage. were sentenced
to death by the Germans. 1t was
learned here today. Seven were exc
cuted within an hour after sentence
had been passed.
The Belgians who were executed
died singing the national anthem.
Among them was the curate OF Abbe
Moon. A nun was among those SEN
fenced.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-23
American Goes
to Death With
Pile of Enemy

WASHINGTON. April "a
Here is the story OF a fighting
American soldier. son OF DR.. Da-
vid. near Cleo. s. c.:
He was overwhelmed by the
boches. but he had a pile OF hu.
man flesh in front OF him." ac.
cordlng TO a cablcgran from the
soldier son OF Internal Revenue
Commissioner Roper today.
"Iie fought Ike a uger--ac-
counted for seven boches with his
pistol and then was fighting with
an empty rifle when struck from
behind" Ropcr's son said.
Your faith Is well placed in
the American soldiers. They
have the Odurance OF the Eng.
lish, the charge Of the French and
the pep that belongs to Ameri-
cans alone"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-23
"LOOKS GOOD"
BRITON SAYS

LONDON. April 23.--"The enor-
nous strain thrown on US during the
present battle and the destruction OF
material have been great, but we
have enormous reserves capable of
meeting any strain" Winston
Churchill, minister of munitions. de
clared in an address TO the American
Labor Mission last night.
I'VE are able To arm and equip
any Americans sent temporarily TO
serve with US.
"The enemy's territorial gains do
not affect our, or our allies powers
10 continue the war at maximum ca
pucity."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-23
"LOOKS BAD"
BRITON SAYS

NEW YORK, April Great
Britain has no reserve army to send
To France" declared Lieut.. Col
Frazer Hunter. British provost mar
shal in the United States. The
1900 900 men enrolled by her since
the war began have fought and died
on 81 fronts When Field Marshal
Haig said she had her back against
the WALL he meant just that"
University of Toronto men today
were still amazed al Hunters speech.
made last night Mt their annual din
ner at the Yale club.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-23

sufficient number OF men TO change
the thought OF the world on this sub.
Ject. We are the pioneers. II Ia for
us TO act wisely and well. In order
that the foundations may be laid In a
deep. strong and sane manner. 80
that others who are seeking the light
nay find II by following our exam.
pie"
Beside the lecture by Dr. Peterkln.
Tuesday evenings program viii in.
cludc an address by Chief Warren.
on Some Of the Police Problems OF
the Social Evil.
An open forum will be held Wed.
nesday morning and business ses
sion will be held in the afternoon.
The meetings are held in room
1852 OF the Henry building.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-23
RIOT
IN BUDAPEST
FOR REFORMS

ZURICH. April 23.-Two hundred
thousand persons participated In u
demonstration for electoral reforms
mt budapest yesterday. II was learn
Ell here to-day
Five thousand marched TO the
Palace club. shooting. "A has Tisza. 3"
Work and traffic were halted.
Similar demonstrations were con
Quoted In various towns Sunday,
Premier Won Seydler told the
Polonaise leaders today that Galicia
would be restored to Poland,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-23
RAID BUTLER HOTEL

a raid upon the Butler hotel was
made by the police Sunday, at 4.45
q. m. and resulted In the arrest OF
Peter Aigne. William Kellogg, NJ. r.
Carbcth and Myrtle Hurst. charged
with disorderly conduct. Aigne was
fined 500 and costs and Kellogg was
released Tho eases against the
women were continued.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-23
GERMANY HOLDS SEVEN
u. S. NAVAL PRISONERS

WASHINGTON. April 23.--Ger-
many holds seven American naval
prisoners. five from the armed guard
OF the steamer Cantona and two
from the destroyer Jacob Jones. See.
rctary Daniels announced today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-23
IRISH PLAN TO
KILL DRAFT IN
ONE-DAY STRIKE

DUBLIN. April 23.-fn the coun.
try-wide. one-day strike In protest
against conscriptIon today. Irish
leaders plan an absolute stoppage Of
public service, including street cars
trains and newspapers.
II is estimated that 1000 600 Irish.
men have signed the antl.conscrip.
ton pledges.
Even the Irish nationalist mem.
bers have decided 10 absent them.
selves from parliament
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-23

LONDON, April 23.-An enemy de-
stroyer was torpedoed and two of our block
ships were blown up in the entrance to Zee
brugge harbor," Sir Eric Ceddes, first lord
of the admiralty, declared in the house Of
commons today in announcing the British
naval raid on Ostend and Zeebrugge this
morning.
''It is too early to say whether our object
was attained at Ostend. Only volunteers
participated in the raid. The French CO.
operated"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-23
BABCOCK SAYS
He DIDN'T BUY
LIBERTY BONDS

Herman @. Babcock. Seattle ship
builder. whose firm has an - 900 900
government war contract. has been
psroied. with eight other men arrest
ed Sunday BY federal authorities. for
distributing Kingdom News" circu-
lars. alleged 10 be seditious.
They were released following a
conference Monday afternoon with
Assistant United States Attorney
'>~neral Clarence l.. Reames and
Howard T. Wright. special agent OF
the department Of justice.
During the investigation the men
were asked whether they we're as.
sisting the government In carrying
on the war.
Have you invested In Liberty loan
bonds. Mr.. Babcock7" asked Reasnes.
II have not" Babcock replied. MY
firm has subscribed. but / have not
Individually"
They Oppose War
All of the men said they had
not subscribed either to the Red
'fbHb VI l@lDfftN tDDUIH DftdlHt
they oppose war
Reames paroled them with the
understanding that no more litera-
ture would be circulated without
his approval The Kingdom
lsews" circulars were n defense OF
the International Bible Students
and their book. The Finished
Mystery"
Tho men arrested were Herman
~. Babcock, Chris Johnson, Walter
Field. II. x. Harkema, David
Howell. j Happs, f. a. WIlcoxen.
j. ]. Rice and A. r.. Carpenter
~They insist they did not know
they we're violating the law In dis
tributiug the circulars.
BabcOck ls treasurer Of the
Meacham & Babcock corporation.
-~.sicb Is building ships for the gov.
ernment az Salmon bay.
Continual calls concerning the dis
trlbution of Kingdom News. the cir.
1ular setting forth the claims Of the
FINISHED Mystery" are being re.
cciycd by the police.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-23
Foch Is Given
Absolute Power
on West Front

PARIS. April 23.-After the
fullest discussion. the allies have
agreed to give Gen. Foch abso-
lutte power on the west front,
which will not be influenced by
any external pressure.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-23
BLOCK ENTRANCE
TO BRUGES CANAL
Hobsons Feat Is Repeated When English Send Their Own
Ships to Bottom to Create Blockade; Sailors Put Up
Hard Fight to Gain Objective

LONDON, April 23-"There is every reason to believe
the entrance to the Bruges canal blocked" Sir Eric
Geddes first lord of the admiralty, declared in the houses
of commons today in referring to navalrad on German
submarine bases this morning.
"Our casualties heavy. One British destroyer
and two motor boats sunk and two launches are
missing" he reported.
British sailors, forming stormng parties, fought along
side the Zeebrugge mole for an hour during the naval
raid on the German submarine bases in Belgium
"An old submarine, filled with explosives, blown
up beside the Zeebrugge MOLE" Geddes said
"Storming demolition parties from the Vndictive and
Daffodl fought alongside the mole nflictng great dam
age.
"Whle the stormng parties fought alongside the mole.
block ships entered the harbor and accomplished their
objective" JONDON All % A. ..n, -
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-23
Teutons Aghast
at Vast Losses
on West Front

THE HAGUE, April 23.--The Ger.
man provincial towns are greatly
disturbed over, the enormous casual
tics resulting from the west front
offensive. The papers are filled with
obituaries
As an example, during the first
five days Of the offensive. the small
frontier town Of Bcnthcim had G7
dead and Gronau had q.
Benthelm and Gronau are located
near the Dutch frontier. Each had
a population Of $500 before the war.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-23

fleet, which was sunk in the battle
OF July 3. 1898. but IT took fore
most place in the annals of American
naval history.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-23
"ALL GOES WELL" SAYS
PREMIER ClEMENCEAU

PARIS. April 23.-"All goes well,
very we'll" Premier Clemenceau de-
clared on returning from the front
today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-23
BRITISH drive HUNS
BACK AROUND BERT

WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN FRANCE April
3-Brtsh forces advanced $50 yards thousand yard
front south Of Aveuy wood Monday night pushing the
Germans toward the Ancre river. Aveluy wood is two
miles north of Albert.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-23
TWO KILLED IN
COURTROOM At
HINDU'S TRIAL

/. SAN FRANCISCO. April e3.--Ram
Singh, defendant In the Hindu re-
volt plot trials here. shot and killed
Ram Chandra. chief defendant. In
the court room at noon today.
L. =. Marshal IloIohan shot and
killed Singh.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-23

Gov. Lister, Lieut.. Col. Peter G.
Field. Of the army medical depart
-nent. Medical Inspector G. +. Ely.
Of the navy. and DIR. J. s. Mcbride.
Seattle commissioner OF health, were
among those on the program.
Initial steps toward establishing n
state Institution for handling vice
disease patients will be taken Tues
day night
Hanson talked plainly. lie recited
statistics. showing how humanity Ia
innocently suffering because OF neg
lect Of the problem.
we have set a precedent here In
seattle" Hanson said. mot because
wc we're the most unclean. but bc-
cause we are 70 clean that whenever
dark spot appears amongst us. We
have the courage 60 clean it well and
not conceal II"
Tells Of Local Work
After reviewing what Seattle has
done TO curb disease. he said I'VE
feel that the time has come when the
state and nation must cooperate to
stop the spread Of vice disease.
This convention should first de
eide upon n statewide plan OF ac-
ton
Establish in each district
a temporary quarantine station. with
one central or state station, where
patients may be sent upon being
found infected.
"Third-There should be Eegre'
cation Of the patients. At least 20
per cent Of the offenders can be cur.
ed mentally and morally. MS well as
physically. The good women OF the
state will be more than willing to co
operate after the cure has taken
place. in the care and reformation OF
the wayward boy or girl
Should Not Hesitate
"Fourth--Plans should be made
for permanent legislation affecting
these matters. " necessary, an ap.
preparation should be secured from
the state for the purpose Of carrying
on this work. The state OF Wash.
inRton TX too great commonwealth
To hesitate In taking the lead in this
legislation.
They're Pioneers
THE state Of Washington led the
way for prohibition, and trust the
state OF Washington viii lead the
way In the control and cure of vice
diseases.
Gathered under this roof are q
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-23

Invest In the THIRD LIB.
ERTN LOAN.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-23
Should Not Hesitate
They're Pioneers

THE state Of Washington led the
way for prohibition, and | trust the
state OF Washington viii lead the
way In the control and cure Of vice
diseases.
Gathered under this roof are q
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-23
JUST ANOTHER LIE

lrc'Germans are trying to spread the lie that Re
Cross workers sell knitted goods and that soldiers
scc tho socks and sweaters American women MAXI
Nail H.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-05-22
Declines Honor
For French Front
Greene County Boy Refuses
West Point Appointment
And Goes Across"

Despite the hideous side Of war, of
which they have better knowledge
than most Of the people "back home, :"
hundreds Of boys in the training
camps are clamoring for the ride
across the ocean and the chance to
come in contact with the Hun. Per-
haps no better illustration Of this
could be found than the action Of a
boy from East Tennessee who reject
ed an opportunity to remain in this
country for two years ond take a
course at West Point In preference to
sailing at once for France.
Sam King Broyles, the son Of Mr..
and Mrs. |. E. BrOyles, Of Chuckey,
Tenn, left College at Athens, Tenn,
in the spring Of 1917 to enter in the
hospital corps. This was before war
was declared with Germany.
He was sent to Camp Sewer, where
he remained until about three months
ago, when he was given furlough to
take an examination for a cadetship
at West Point. His furIough extend
ed 30 days in order to give him an OPP
portunity to prepare for the examin-
alton.
After completing the examination
he returned to camp and had been
there only few days when he receiv-
ed notice that he had passed the ex-
animation and was awarded the cadet
ship. On the same day his company
received orders to sail for France.
Young Broyles Immediately wired
the War Department that he prefer
red to go with his comrades. He was
apprehensive less the war would close
before he would get into the actual
| fighting. He also wired his parents
that he was relinQuishing his appoint
ment to West Point in order to see
immediate service. Bristol Herald.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-05-22
BY j. w. T. MASON.
Omitted Press War Expert.)

New York, May 22.-COntinual
hesitation to resume the offensive in
Picardy and Flanders by Won Hinden-
burg is acting to the increasing dis
advantage Of the Germans, and sug-
gests the existence >of divided opin-
ions at the Kaiser's headquarters.
There are indications that reor-
ganization Of Germany's shattered
divisions along the west 'front.', suf-
fcient for renewal of offensive tac-
tics, was completed some time ago.
Nevertheless, Won Hindenburg has
postponed from day to day his appar-
ent desire to try once more to reach
the channel ports. During this PEI
riod of indecision the allies have been
given time to bring up reinforce
ments and an opportunity has been
presented for American troops in in
creasing numbers to enter the trench
es and familiarize themselves with lo-
cal conditions. Furthermore, Gener-
al Foch has been abIt to direct lin
tied cffensives, at which he is amaz-
ingly adept, and thereby to improve
considerably the allies defensive po-
sitions.
The German military mind works
so regularly along the line Of con-
tinued persistence that the present
long drawn'out pause in the west
front operations must be due to un-
usual conditions. 1t is two months
today since Won Hindenburg's offen-
sive began. The appalling losses suf-
fered since that time are not in them
elves sufficient to deter the militar-
lists from further pursuit Of the
coastal Obiectives. The promise Of
a victory was too grandiloquently
pronounced last March for an aban-
dOnment to be accepted BY Won Hin
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-05-22
FOR
GREENEVILLE
Friday Will Prove Great Day
For GreenevilIe and Greene
cOuntyParade to Excel
Anything Ever Before Un-
dertaken Here.

Friday will be one big patriotic day
for Greeneyille
We believe it can be safely said
that never before has there been as
great interest manifested in anything
as il being shown in this big Red
Cross demonstration.
Preparations are being made for
entertaining one Of the largest crowds
Greeneville has ever witnessed. The
program for the day will be a most
interesting one. Our citizens are
sparing neither time nor expense in
their efforts to make this the greatest
pageant ever before seen in Greene
vile. With the complete program,
as announced, there will doubtless be
more than two thousand people par
ticipating in this great parade. Beau
tiful floats representing different
branches Of the great war work are
being erected. Local organizations
are arranging for special features
along the line Of march. Two brass
bands with other music win go to
make up one Of the most elaborate
events Of this character ever before
attempted here,
The citizens throughout the county
have been extended special invita-
tions to participate in this great pat
riotic celebration. 1t is hoped that
every owner OF an automobile in the
county viii be on hands with his car
appropriately decorated for the Occa-
sion. Let everybody come-bring
the whole family, and let's show up
per East Tennessee how Greene coun-
ty does things when she tries.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-05-22
Tuesday Nights
Mass Meeting

The Red Cross meeting called to
meet at the court house Tuesday
night was well attended. On account
of slight misunderstanding, there
were not as many present as would
have been doubtless, otherwise. The
was made that the meet
ing was called for citizens Of the
First Ward of Greeneville only. The
announcements appearing in the Sun
were to this effect, and were publish
ed according to information that had
been furnished US, and not with the
intention Of doing the citizens of the
Second Ward he slightest injustice.
AS a result there was not a repre-
sentative crowd Of second ward citi-
zens out and for this reason the sub
scriptions from the First Ward to
the Red Cross fund exceeded those
from the second ward by small
amount. The amount raised by vol
untary contributions figured up to
$3.50. The committee from the two
wards viii visit all the citizens Of the
town during the week. No one win
be sighted, and no one should refuse
to contribute some amount to this
cause.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-05-22
Won Hindenburg Continues
To Postpone His Desire
To Reach Channel Ports

denburg and Ludendorff after only
two months fighting.
But the slaughter of German man
power is very likely to have exercised
a great influence on public opinion Of
the Central empires. Public opinion
n Germany and AustriaHungary is in
creasingly restless as time has been
provided for dispassionate review
Of the results of the west front gains
compared with the appalling casual
ties.
It is highly significant that, simul-
taneously with the halt in the west
front operations, the German govern
ment should begin to direct the at
tention Of the German people to the
Teutonic successes in Russia. Re-
ports of four German kings for Rus
sia's western provinces are being cir
culated and the creation Of vassaI
relations toward Germany by Tx
raine and Finland is suggested by the
Berlin overlords. Even Austria-TTun-
gary's future subordination to the
Hohenzollerns is intimated by the
kaiser's statesmen.
These antics and others of similar
intent are apparently being perform
ed to divert attention Of the German
people from the west front failure.
It is apparent that though Won Hin
deaburg may be anxious to continue
his policy Of slaughter, there are 9TH
ers in Germany who desire to take
no further risks in the wet. These
opponents Of Hindenburg were ap-
parently trying to placate the Ger
man people for the kaiser's failure 10
reach Calais by promising the future
exploitation Of Russia and Austria
Hungary. If the Germans respond
to the lure, it may be that Won Hin
denburg will be compelled to abandon
his bloody strategy IN Flanders and
Picardy.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-05-22
Sim Fein in Ireland
Recovering From
Their First Shock
(By The United Prs...)

Dublin. May 22.-The Sim Fein,
in Ireland, recovering from the first
shock, surprise and CONSERVATION, is
determinedly pushing plans to resist
conscription by rebuilding the shat
tered organizations, appointing new
leadrs in country districts and siren
gthening its weak places in organi-
zatiOn. Headquarters boasts that
Sim Fein companies are drilling in
more remote sections Of the country.
Several raids have been reported in
an effort to steal arms and ammuni-
ton. There are rumors chat the gov
ernment intends to conhseate a mil
lion dollar anti-conscription fund.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-05-22
Senate Military
Affairs Committee
viii Investigate
(By the United Press. J

Washington, May 22.-The Senate
Military Affairs Committee will inves-
tigate the aircraft production. The
committee won in its contention that
such an investigation should be made
in spite Of the Presidents expressed
view that a congressional inquiry was
unnecessary in view Of the appoint
ment Of Hughes to assist the Depart
ment Of Justice in its probe.
President Wilson regards the tax
bill necessary at this session Of con-
gress, has been officially learned.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-05-22
Ensign Stephen
Potter, American
Aviator, Killed
(By the United Prs...)


Washington, May 22.-That the
American naval aviators have operat-
ed over Heligoland and Bright was re-
vealed today when the committee on
public information announced the
death of Ensign Stephen Potter, Of
Detroit, Michigan In spectacular
battle with seven enemy single-seat-
ers. Potter and his companion battled
calamity against the c and Y shaped
flying wedge Teutons, and quit only
when their machine. IN flames, came
crashing down or Fort Wint Tip.