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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-23
LOWELL MELLETT.

With the British Troops in France,
August 21.-General Byng has launched
n severe blow against the German lines
near Albert, stretching along the salient
from this city to Arras. From early in
dications the fighting may develop into
a battle of major proportions. Four viii
lagos were taken by nine O'Clock this
morning and heavy fighting continued all
during the day.
Attack in Mist.
Although the Germans had been ex-
pecting the advance for week or more
q heavy mist which hung over the bat
tie torn fields completely hid the British
i'm their opening attack. Before the sun
arose the TommieS had made excellent
progress and the German line was rolled
up in a confused mass oll along the
front.
Big Guns Let Loose.
At 500 the big guns let loose with a
single salvo. Then the infantry swung
into action and at 6:10 they had passed
their old lines and had the Germans re-
treating into their own territory. ne
heavy Guns began firing again at this
stage and held off any reserves that
might have been brought up.
Towns Have Been Taken.
Late reports indicate that Courselles
he's been taken and the advance stifl
continues. Tanks did great work in the
drive end were shrouded in the mist un-
fill thew were fairly upon the Germans.
Prisoners state that, while they expected
the drive for weeks the midst complete
ly fooled them and they were in no po-
sition to meet the advance until the
Tommies were already in their midst
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-23
DONATION TO RED CROSS
Bundle of Sweaters From Ringing
Circus Employees.

A big bundle of sweaters, socks and
wristlets was donated to the ST. Paul
Red Cross chapter by the ballet girls
of Ringing Bros. circus.
There are "a hundred young women
in the circus spectacle and they have
for several months spent their spare
hours knitting garments for the SOL
diers. The yarn is furnished by Mrs.
Charles Ringing, wife of Charles Ring
ling, director general of the show
More than 40C boys have left the
circus for military service.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-23
CLAIMS BAKER FORGED
Young Man Who Stole An Auto Is
Wanted In Faribauit.

Sheriff Charles Livingston of Fari-
bault phoned Sheriff Osten this morn
ing and inquired as to the where
abouts of Lester Baker, the young
man who was caught here with a
stolen automobile. Sheriff Osten in
formed him that Baker had been
taken back to Grand Rapids, Wis,
to await trial. Sheriff Livingston
stated that he had a warrant for the
young man for forgery committed in
Faribault some time ago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-23
TEUTS SEIZED A TRAWLER
Believed They Will Use The Craft AS
Raider.
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatc

Associated Press Dispatch
An Atlantic Port, August 21.--A
German submarine late yesterday
seized the big fishing trawler Triumph
The crew reached shore safely and
said they believed the Germans in
tend to use, the Triumph rs raider.
Canadian Atlantic Port, August 21.
The Germans fitted Np the traw-
Ter Triumph and are raiding fishing
crafts off Nova Scotia. They have
sunk several vessels.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-23
WEBB MILLER

Paris, August 21.-General Mangin
continues his victorious adva~ re be-
tween the Disc and the Aisr rivers
The advance has now swm 10 t..
eastward and in all the ""nting Fl m
extends over a section lily twenty
five miles long. The battle line
practically continuous as far as Sois
sons where the Americans and French
again take it up in the assaults along
the Vesle river.
IS in Wooded Areas.
French forces have made excellent
progress in tie wooded areas where
numerous ~, -hine gun nests have
been stamped out. Points of strategical
Importance at all sectors along the
line were lost in this advance Lu-
dendorff is reported to have wired
back to Berlin, demanding that the
1920 draft class be rushed to the
front Immediately.
Plans of Germany.
This order means one of two
things, eth er Germany plans a great
counter offensive or her manpower is in
more precarious straits than had been
imagined. Military men are of the
opinion that the former is the case
They confidently look for another
great German offensive this fall or
during the very early months of
winter.
During the past month the Teutons
have showed a marked desire to con-
serve their manpower. Contrary r.
their former attitude of desperate
resistance, they now seem ready and
willing to sacrifice ground to save
men.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-23
CIRCUS EMPLOYEES TAKEN
Rounded Up In Minneapolis BY Gov.
eminent AGENTS

Thirty-five circus employees, sus-
pected draft evaders, were being held
yesterday in Minneapolis as result
of a raid made on Ringing Bros cir
Gus. showing there Yesterday.
Department of justice agents, ac-
companied by two armed companies
from the aviation mechanics training
school, examined approximately 1000
performers and attaches of the circus.
None of the thirty-five held or could
produce registration cards. nor ex-
plain satisfactorily his draft status.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-23
Memories Of the Crowded CITY.

'This ark is terribly crowded with
all these animals aboard" remarked
Japhet. 'Yes,' replied Shem. "And
it's lonely at that. 1t makes me think
Of one OF those apartment houses
where they let people have alkkinds Of
pets and won't admit children"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-23
TAKEN IN BY OFFICER
Ben Benson, Young. Man Accused of
Issuing Checks.

Fairmont, August 21-A young
man by the name of en- Benson, who
has been employed in this city was
arrested this morning by Deputy
Sheriff Allison at the request of
the Faribault county authorities. 1t
is alleged that Benson signed the
name of his father in law, who re-
sides in Faribault county, to a check
which he cashed al Wells. The young
man was placed in the county Jail
and the sheriff of Faribault county
is expected this afternoon and will
take him to Blue Earth.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-23
FIRING HEARD OFF COAST
Vessel May Be Battling With German
Submarine

limited Press Dispatch.1
An Atlantic Port. August 21.-Fir-
ing was heard off the coast here to-
day. A steamer is believed to have
psen engaged in a battle with sub
marine. One captain of fishing.
schooner reported that he saw a large
merchant vessel firing at some object
in the water and believes that the
battle with the U-boat was on at that
time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-23
YOUTHS SHOWN FAVOR
Eighteen Year Odds Called After older
Men Are
Press Dispatch

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch]
Washington, August 21.-A favor
able report was voted by the house
military committee on the manpower
bill with the amendment providing
that youths from eighteen to twenty
years of age be placed in separate
classifications to be called after the
men from twenty to forty five.
With the bill ready for Senate de-
bate Thursday, the House committee
closed it's hearing and virtually com
pleted the measure. The bill, accord
ing to the committees plans, will be
Drought before the House Thursday
An agreement with Speaker Clark and
Representative Sims of Tennessee, in
charge Of the pending waterpower
bill to give the manpower measure
right of way on Thursday, was Sc
cured by Chairman Dent, who believes
the draft bill can be passed in a sin.
gle day.
In Senate Saturday.
Passage of the bill by the House
Thursday and by the Senate by Satur
day Is planned by leaders.
Vigorous contests, however, are ex.
pected In both Branches. In the SEN
ate sharp debate is expected in the
work or fight" amendment, while in
the House controversy is brewing
over the committees amendment to
defer calling boys of IS and 10 years,
a mandatory provision, which Secre-
tary Baker, General March, chief of
staff, and Provost Marshal General
Crowder have vigorously opposed.
With both Senate. and House com
mittees pledged to lowering the mini.
mum age to IS years, it appeared the
age limits will be fixed as recommend.
ed by the War department.
Washington, August 21.-Unwillingness
of some solons to draft men of eighteen
and nineteen years has for the time
blocked the proposed manpower bill. If
the measure is not passed General March
cannot carry out his plan of sending
eighty divisions to France by next year
and thus ending the war in 1919
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-23
CAR FERDINAND IS ILL
Boss of Bulgaria Sick in Germany the
Report.
UNITED Press Dispatch. !

IOHIltU F'T6SS -JISpatCh.I
Madrid, August 21.-Reports reach
ing here state that Car FERDINAND
OF Bulgaria is seriously ill in Ger
many Members of his family are said
to be at his bedside and it is not be-
lleVed that the monarch will live
through the night. Statesmen are of the
opinion that the death of ferdinand
would mean a revolution and the set ;.
ting up of an independent, republican
form of government in Bulgaria.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-23
Red cross Aids Russians.

UNITED Press TSsnatch ]
Toxic, August 21.-Ffrst shipments
of the American Red Cross aid to
Russia arrived here today. enroute for
Vladivistok from where they will be
sent out to the stricken populace.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-23
MAYOR HODGS0N TO SPEAK
st. Paul Man Will Address the
Garden City Fair

OdTueh CITY FAR
Mayor L. c. Hodgsnn cf ST. Paul
known as Larry Ho," will speak at
the Garden City fair on the after
noon of August %. Mr.. Hodgson is
"a most delightful speaker. He spoke
at the fair year ago and his
address was well received. He should
be given .. ;.Tge audience on August
2S. He will be well worth hearing.
He will have something of interest
to say.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-23
Corporal Wicen Wounded.

Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Wigen received
word from their son, Corporal Henry
B. Wigen, dated August 3, stating that
he was confined in a base hospital
recovering from wound in his right
hand received while in the trenches.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-23
HIGH-PRIcED RICE RIOTING
Mobs In Toxic Raid Number of Places;
Police Active.
! Associated Press Dispatcl

Toxic, Saturday, August 17.-Dis-
turbances because of the high price of
rice continue. There have been sew
eral serious clashes. Mobs in Toxic
varying from 300 to 10000 attacked
many places, but the latest reports
say the crowds were overcome by the
police.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-23
SWAGGER STICK MADE HIT
Boys in the Ranks Like the Cane.
All Riuht

Mann 81. n
With the American Armies in France
August 4.-[By Mails aeger
sticks are the latest IN doughboy
social circles. Not canes, but swag-
ger sticks.
He may not have the 'foxiest
duds," his shoes may be unpolishable
and his hat hasn't the "snap" that's
IN derby, but that doesn't keep the
doughboy from being the dude OF
the army, if he so desires.
The doughboys never took ia
canes. They were monopolized by
aviators and ambulance drivers in
Europe.
Swagger sticks are different. They
add poise TO a mans strut, and if any
one has earned the right TO strut in
Uncle Sans army, it is the doughboy.
To do it right, he's adopted the
swagger stick.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-23
YANKEES TO QUIT MEXICO
Skilled Workmer Takinn No Chances On
Conditions There.
fot

Washington, August 21.-Sxilled Amer
lean worlsmen at the oil fields ia Mexico
have announced to this government that
They state that their lives are in danger
and they will not remain while condi-
tions are so unsettled. This would mean
that pra ctically all the oil from these
fields, the chief source for the United
Statec and for Great Britain would be
closed. The situation is regarded as
SeriOus
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-23
LOWELL MELLETT.

With the Gritish Armies In France,
August 21.-Whether it is because
their spirit is completely gone or
whether they lack troops and mu-
nitions, the British have found that
the Germans generally offer small re-
sistance nthe recent fighting. The
boches show increasing desire to re-
treat and a decreasing attitude to
stand up and fight with the desperate
courage that formerly characterized
their resistance.
Bernhard Doctrine No Good.
No longer Go the Germans believe
in the doctrine of Bernhard. that the
only fighting army is an advancing
army. One regiment attempted to
follow these tactics and after short
retreat attempted to advance against
the Americans. Less than one fourth
of the regiment succeeded in escap-
ing, the majority of the rest were
strewn on the field while few
prisoners were taken.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-23
associated Press Dispatch

fliish Army In France, August
2i.-l2 the first hour of the offensive
this rlt'cning, the British captured
Ablainzeville, Beaucourt and Moyen-
neville. They attacked on ten mile
front between Arras and Albert.
The attacks extended from Ancre to
Bea .court to just south of Moyenne-
". Some German field guns and
2 prisoners were, taken in the early
hour, The British captured Cour-
ce.les and Achiet-Lepettit despite
the statements of prisoners that they
expected the attack. 1t was tactical
surprise. Tanks and infantry adj
vanced through the heaviest fire at
dawn. The British were on the
enemy before they knew it. General
Byng was in command. The prison
ers are chiefly from the Fourth
Bavarian division and Second Guards.
London, August 21.-The latest re-
ports indicate that the British adj
vance has been from two to three
miles after taking Achiet-Le Petit.
They advanced mile and a half to
the east aid reached Achiet-Le-
Grand
British Continuing Attack.
Associated Press Dispatch.]
London, Official, August 21.-The
British are continuing to attack on
wide front north of Ancre. Tues
day afternoon the British threw back
strong German attacks against the
new British positions north and south
of the River Scarpe. The British
captured Courcelles, Achiet LIE Petit
and reached Moyenville and Beau
mont-Sur- Ancre in the Ancre drive
today.
Paris. Official, August 21.-The
french continued to advance along
the whole front between the Disc and
the Aisne this morning. Carlopnt
and Cuth were captured. After sharp
lighting The French captured ground
west Lassigny.
British Advance Three Miles.
limited Press Dispatch.1
London, August 21.-British troons
have gone three miles in their new drive
between Albert and Arras. Other points
along the front line. have been pushed
merous villages of Importance have been
taken and the wooded sectors. where
machine gun nests infested the ADVANCE
nave now been placed completely under
the control of the English
London, August 21.-It was announced
today that the British advance north of
the Ancre river was made by tho Third
army under command of General Byng.
Germans Lost Heavily.
United Press DIspatch.l
Paris, August 21.-French troops
continued to advance along the Disc
and the Aisne rivers last night. The
Fl ohtinp in tho cootorc hofuoop fboco5
two points was exceedingly severe
and the Germans lost heavily in men
and in positions. Carlepont and Cuts
were both taken in the advance and
counter attacks by the enemy failed to
There was strong in
dication that the men simply refused
to strike against the advancing front
of the French.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-23
Oppose Six Cent Fares.

IU1lted Press DiSpat ch.1
Buffalo. New York, August 21.-The
citizens of Buffalo by an overwhelming
majority today showed their objection to
six cent fares on their street railways
The boost in fares lost by vote of
35,661 to 7,044.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-23
DRUNK AND DRIVING AUTO
Neil Lynch of Iowa Assessed BY
Judge w. A. PIymat.

Neil Lynch of Iowa was before
Judge w. A. Plymat in the municipal
court this morning on a charge of
driving motor vehicle while under
the influence of liquor. The man
was fined SO and costs amounting to
$l5 IS. Lynch did NJ. have the money
for his fine but went out to hunt up
comrade. In the meantime his
machine was held at the police sta
ton
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-23
Offer For Government Bonds,

VIEW YORK, August 21.-United States
government bonds. bearing interest at
three and one-half per cent reached the
high mark of a 102 per cent offer on the
stock market here today.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-23
Return The oakuna

All those who have Oakum that
they have been picking over kindly
return it to the surgical dressing
rooms in the library by Friday morn
ing,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-23
MANC|N IS MOVING
RAPIDLY ON ENEMY
FIGHT FRONT EXTENDS OVER
TWENTY-FIVE MILES
Germans Are Now Slowing
Marked Desire To Conserve
Their ManpoWer

London, August 21.-Slnce last re-
ports General Mangln has advanced
total distance of three miles. His
forces are now but two miles from
Noyon and are going forward In the
valley of the Disc.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-23
congressmen in Italy.

Rome. August 21.-The American con-
gressional mission left Rome today for
the Italian front where they will watch
operations. Before leaving they were
entertained by King Victor Emmanuel.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-23
The conductorette Strike.

lOHIieu t,reSS. IHSOatcn.J
London, August 21-The deadlock in
the conductorette strike here continues
Several women on troop trains have quit
their jobs.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-23
BRITISH TAKE TOWNS
UNDER TEUTY NOSES
PUT DOWN JUsr IS EASY AS
ROLLING F~LOG
Tactical Surpri 3 Was Sprung
On the Germ I Early This
Mo shg
uNIrrn 81 eaY.S,s.nv
UNITED p 8 SUMMARY

launching n dex drive In the
Picardy sector Ur-xi4e Western front
today the allies started a new phase
British under General Bynu are omen
ing the first of their offensive AGAINST
the sector north of the Ancre the
french under General MangIn contfn-'
ue to advance between the OIse and
the .Alsne. with Roye as their I'M
mediate objective. -
American troops are also 1lnanifest-
ing desire to get into action aIono
the vesie and the whole front Is
seethiag with violent or expected ac-
Stion. Field Marshal Haig struck a
new blow in Flanders along the Scarpe
this morning and the active fighting
extenc" over an area of over twen-
~ niles. Bepaume Is now the
c. - ective the British are striv-
&c .or. To take 1t they must adj
vt..Cr five to six miles.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-23
HELP FROM AMERICA
Her Entrance Into War Meant Vic
tory For The Allies.

y. - TVJNIIeU IfPSS D1Sn"tcn.
London, August Give all knew
that Americas entrance into the war
meant a victory for the allies. We all
counted her as the strongest of our
friends but none ever dreamed of the
enormous part which the American
nation has come to play in this ter
rible struggle" stated Lord Reading
at luncheon in London today.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-23
holm DE GRANT

Paris, August 21.-French troops have
outfianked the Germans and have reach
ed the river Pointoise and the village by
the same name. This point is two miles
southeast of Noyon. Every effort is be-
ing exerted to take the town. The city
is seriously threatened and will probably
have to be evacuated In the total ad-
vance thus far the British have gone
six miles beyond their former positions.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-23
GOLD FOR RED CROSS
One Hundred Thousand dollars A

One Hundred Thousand Dollars Ar
rives From Argentine.
limited Press Dispatch.]
Washington, August 21-$10O, 600
in gold arrived here today from Ar
gentina, the share that country bore
in subscribing to the Red Cross funds
to help the allies and America; 1884,
600 is said to be on the way here
from Chile
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-23
FRED FERGUSON.

With the Americans In France,
August 21.-Retirement of the boches
between the Disc and the Asine
river fronts is becoming increasingly
more difficult with the further adj
vance of the French While this
problem is confronting the general
staff the Americans along the line at
the Vesle river are making these po-
sitions practically untenable for the
,Teutons.
General Retreat of Huns.
A general retreat of the Huns to
the Aisne in this vicinity is expected
daily. Positions held by the Ger
mans are not regular trenches but
mere holes where they continue to
stand guard while their supplies are
rushed to the rear. The fact that they
have constructed no regular defenses
indicates that they do not intend to
hold this line long.
Artillery fire is constantly in prog
ress between the boches and the
Americans. Large quantities of gas
shells have been exploded and the
firing continues without halt, night
and day.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-23
WORK OF: JACK DATE
Nicely Decorated Windows of Red
Gross Quarters.

Gross Quarters.
The headquarters Office of the Man
kato Red Cross in the 1. o. o. F.
building, and the hospital supply
headquarters in the Morehart build-
ing have both been nicely decorated
by Jack Date, the sign painter, who
has painted a beautiful Re- Cross
on the windows of each place, the
work being done as compliment to
the chapter.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-23
DRIVE ON INCOMES
Everyone Obliged to Register Declares
Secretary McAdoo.
limited l'reSs DiSpatcb1

. Washhgton. August 21.-A billion dol
lar drive on incomes and revenue taxes
is 70 be made by the treasury department
In the hope of raising the deficiency in
the treasury of $1,C00000,000 Secretary
McAdoo stated that everyone would be
obliged to register as Co their income and
then those who get $1,000 or $4,000 per
rnnum may be singled out more easily
Every effort is to be made to bring the
tax dodger to justice
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-23
=. = HINDE IN COMMAND
Report That He Has Taken Over
The West Front.

ITtSS IISUdtCH.1
London, August 21-Reports reach
ing here state that General linden
burg has taken over the west front
and is in supreme command, the
military council having been dlssa;is-
fled with the work of General Luden-
dorff.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-23
SEVERE JOLT AGAINST
TEUTONS NEAR ALBERT
GENERAL BYNG STARTED THE
ACTION IN MIST
Big Guns Were Turned Loose al
$40; Then infantry Swurg
Into Action
ASSOCIATED PRESS SUMMARY

Before the French were stopped In
Ineir drive between Pimprez and
SCISSORS, the British smashed the
German lines on a ten mile front be-
tween Albert and Arras in a mist
early this morning. The latest re-
ports are meaere and inconcIusive,
but they indicate a gain of two
miles or more with the British three
miles from Bapaume. The French ad-,
vanced three miles today and reached
Sempgny, a mile from the outskirts
OF Noyon. American patrols clashed
In Lorraine yesterday and the Ger
mans are Smelling FrapelIe which they
recently lest. DOCUMENTS captured on
Germans Indicate that ludendorff is
worried over the prospects of a rev.
oiution.