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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-16
PNEUMONIA CLAIMS OVER 1000
vICTIMs-oyER 400 CASES
IN PORTLAND
IMPROVEMENT IN ARMY CAMPS
War Workers In Washington Appear
on Street Cars With Faces Muf-
fled In tsnuze

Washlngto Oct. l6.-Six thou
sand one hundred and twenty-five
deaths from Spanish influenza in 80
cities during the week ending octo-
Der i2. and 4,400 deaths from pneu-
monia are reported.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-16
LILLE 0UTFLANKED AND
GERMAN RIGHT MENACED
Boche Fight Desperately to Keep Americans From Cutting
Through Kriemhid Line, But Yank Advance is Steady
American Success Will Clear France Of Foe

ceivable, including literally hun
dreds OF machine gun nests, the Am
orleans advanced again today and
widened the breach in the Kriem-
hide line.
The Germans heavily shelled tht
center and left center OF the Ameri'
can line and desperate counter at
tacks we're carried out. These coun
ter attacks failed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-16
MARR|ES At MIDNIGHT,
DIES IN THE MORNING

st. Louis. Oct. l6.-Congressman
Jacob Il. Meeker died this morning
OF Spanish influenza, after marrying
his private secretary at midnight last
night.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-16

Killed In action-liarry Ackley,
Portland.
Wounded severely-Corporal How
ard 8. Coleman. Portland; Corporal
william L. Harman. Portland; Ce'
ell II. Richards, Tualltin. Ore: Geo
Il. Buston, Wilsonyille, Ore.
Wounded. degree undetermined
Louis II. Strickland, Portland.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-16

Washington, Oct 16.-Internal
political conditions in Germany, and
possibly in Austria-Hungary, as we'll
as the military situation, are expect
ed to determine the nature and time
of the German reply to President
Wilson's communication.
Advices reaching Washington to-
day through official sources by way
of neutral countries indicated the ex-.
istence of almost choatic conditions
in the central powers.
1t was said that at a recent meet
ing of the military leaders and the
heads of the parties in the reichstag,
Won Hindenburg boldly declared that
Germany must have peace at once
on the best terms she could get He
said the armies no longer had the
necessary munitions and materials
to continue the struggle, nor was
there any source of supply>so far as
he was aware.
In the light of this situation, the
field marshal said he felt the time
had come to try first for an armis-
|tice, and then for peace, and he
urged that this could be put in the
light of concession to the demands
of the socialists and pacifists in Ger
many.
Prince Maximilian, the chancellor,
Is reported to have strongly opposed
such course, but imperial approval
was given Won Hindenburg's plans,
and the request for peace followed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-16

With the American Army NORTH
west OF Verdun. Oct. 16.-In the face
OF the most stubborn resistance con-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-16
SUCH is THE REPORT PRINTED
IN ROTTERDAM NEWSPAPERS
LONDON HEARS SAME
ENGLISH Do NOT REJECT RUMOR
Germany's Answer Expected to Be
Acceptance of Wilson's Terms
Prussians Want Respect

Amsterdam, Oct. 16.-Newspapers
in Rotterdam have reported that
germany has capitulated and Emper-
or Wilhelm has abdicated.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-16

Washington. Oct. i6,-There Is
remarkable Improvement shown by
today's reports from army camps and
cantonments on the Influenza cpl
demIc. Army medical officers be-
lievo that the peak of the epidemic
among the soldiers has been passed.
Portland. Oct is.--Ninety new
cases OF Spanish influenza were re-
ported today. The city council has
authorized the use OF the municipal
auditorium as an emergency hospital
due to the crowding OF the regular
hospitals. Four hundred and sixty
five cases have been reported here.
Washington. Oct. l6.-Many oil
Washlngton's army OF young women
war workers appeared on the crowd
ed street cars here today. with faces
mufYled In gauze shields as a protec'
ton against influenza.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-16

Paris, Oct. 16.-French troops
captured the village OF Romance
within a mile of the important rail-
way junction Of Rethel In Cham
pagne The French progressed north
OF sissone and repulsed violent conn
ter attacks between Sissone and Re-
thel.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-16
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CASUALTY LIST


The following casualties are re-
ported by the commanding general OF
the American expedItionary forces
for today;
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-16

With the British Army in Flan-
ders, Oct. 16.-Clearing weather aid
ed the British offensive and notable
advances we're made. The Belgians
stormed the town of Dousdecque and
are fighting in the streets of Halluin
south of Menin.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-16

London, Oct. 16.-The British
foreign Office announced that it had
no official confirmation of the rum
ors from Holland that the German
emperor had abdicated, but that the
opinion in well informed circles was
not disposed to reject the rumors-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-16

London, Oct. 16.-It Is reported
that the German reply to President
Wilson will be an acceptance of the
presidents terms with some stipu-
lation to the effect that the interest
of the German people must be re-
spected.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-16
HUTS FOR NURSES

Huts for nurses are maintained by
the Y. w. G. A. at base hospitals In
tF'rance.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-16

London, Oct. 16.-Reuters News
Service learns that the German re-
ply to President Wilson is expected
and is likely to consti-
tute the general acceptance Of the
presidents conditions.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-16

With the French Army in Flar
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CONTINUED on Page Four)
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-08
BRYAN BEGINS TOUR OF
ALABAMA WHILE WORK
ING FOR PROHIBITION
(By International News Service

(By International News Service)
Montgomery, Ala, April will
liam Jennings Bryan, former secre-
tary of state and the most prominent
advocate of nationwide prohibition
in the United States, began a tour of
Alabama today, delivering series of
addresses in favor of the Federal
Prohibition Constitutional Amend
ment. The hardest fight that has ever
been waged between the prohibition
lists and the anti-prohibitionist of
Alabama is being staked. The pro-
hibitionists are making a clean-cut
issue. 1t is purely prohibition with
them.
The anti-prohibitionists are advanc-
ing arguments contending that 1T is
dangerous to tamper with the Consti-
tuition" and that "it is not right that
one state should attempt to say what
any other state should do" Mr.. Bry-
an will answer these arguments and
advance arguments in favor of the
Federal Amendment. His tour will
take him into all the principal cities
of the state.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-08
THE AUTO SHOW
PAST HISTORY

The promoters of the 1918 Auto
Show are patting themselves on their
backs and are going about town with
their heads high in the air, proud of
the success of their "big show"
From the very start the commit
tees appointed by President Griner
lost no time in doing whatever fell to
their part to make this event sue
coed SO as to establish the Fitzgerald
Auto Show firmly in the minds and
hearts of the exhibitors as an annual
event.
From the Number of cars sold. at
the show rooms one might judge that
as business venture as we'll as a
social event, the entire show was
satisfactory event.
Saturday evening the local dealers
entertained some of their out-of
town visitors and the show marked
another bright spot in the memories
of Fitzgerald city builders"
Those to whom much of the sue
cess of the show were due are l.. L.
Griner, A. H. Thurmond, J. A. Day,
w. r. Walker, J. c. Bush, T. M. Wal
den, ]. {. and Lawrence Glover, w.
c. Brown. Reason Whitley, w r Boz
wen, B. I. Strickland and others.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-08
GOVERNING
OPERATION URGED

Washington, April 8.-Governmen
operation of Express lines and tele-
graph and telephone lines is being
strongly urged today. 1t is learned
from an official source that this ac-
ton would mean the wiping, out of
chief sources of spreading spy work
throughout the country. Federal Of
fcials who are charged with the re-
sponsibility for curbing the activities
of spies and German propa gandists,
are presenting strong reasons for.
taking over these public utilities. 1t
is believed that Postmaster General
Burleson recently presented startling
conditions to a cabinet meeting. De-
MED the use of the mails. he said,
seditious articles are now being dis
tributed through express, telephone
and telegraph communication.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-08
SATURDAYS PATRIOTIC
OUTP0UR|NG IN CITY

With the band leading, and the
Boy Scouts in full regimentals march
ing at the head of the parade, fifteen
hundred school children with flags
flying, followed by automobiles filled
with patriotic citizens. filled the
streets of the city Saturday.
Returning to the flag pole in the
center of the city, the assembly
gathered around the speakers auto
'and as the band played THE Star
Spangled Banner" a large flag as
'cended the high pole, with the entire
assembly standing at attention, the
men with their hats in hand.
AS pre-arranged, Rev. L. A. Hill
presented medals to Sidney Gelders,
Preston Collins and Sidney McDan-
iel, the boys who went over the top"
in the End Liberty Bond sale.
At the conclusion of the presenta-
ton of the medals, Mr.. ]. E. Turner,
IN eloquent language, fttingly intro
duced the speaker for the day, the
Hon. c. Murphey Gambler, chairman
of the state Railway Commission. a
Georgian for whom the entire state
has love and admiration, for the val
liable services rendered by him in the
discharge of the duties of the posi-
ton he so ably fills.
Mr.. Gambler briefly reviewed the
causes which have led the United
States into this world conflict and
fully aroused the interest of his hear
ers in the part that all America needs
to play in the battle for Freedom
against militarism and autocracy
Mr.. Gambler paid a beautiful trib-
ute to President Wilson, which was
accorded great applause by the en-
tire assembly, as were other striking
statements of the speaker, as he
warmed up to the subject, which was
the occasion of his presence among
us, the Third Liberty Loan.
Mr. Gambler made it plain that the
duty OF subscribing for the loan fell
on the stay-at-homes and that it
should be regarded as a privilege to
have the opportunity in these trying
times to come to the rescue of our
Government with the savings of the
people, Appealing for the loyal sup
go "a 1NOi ioAo dlIu dill k1II1GTlCdnS
tor all the war measures deemed nee
essary by President Wilson and his
advisors, Mr.. Gambler took occasion
to refer to the recalcitrant senator
from Georgia and was loudly ap-
plauded for his strong reproof of the
men who after voting with the ad-
ministration to enter the war, have
used their official positions to OBJ
struct the government in making
ready for the great conflict, thus leo
pardizing American lives through the
failure of having the war operations
IN state of greater preparedness.
The affair was productive of &C.
menting the patriotic sentiment of
fthe county, which though in full ac-
cord with the administration, needed
the enthusiasm thus created to bring
into full fruitition. Ben Hill county
will meet every obligation during the
war which the government may place
upon its citizens and meet them with
the spirit of love and loyalty.
Mr.. Gambler was driven over the
splendid roads of the county and
shown the beautiful environments of
the city by Mr.. w. R. Bowen, accom-
panied by Mr.. f. K. Farmer and
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-08
GERMAN I'll TINATUM Is SENT TO SPAIN

WASHINGTON, April g.
The German Imperial Govern
ment has served what amounts to
an ultirnaturn on Spain demand
ing reputation of her trade
agreement with the United
States, threatening to begin a
general submarine campaign and
sinking all Spanish ships bring
ing supplies from the United
States if the agreement is adher-
ed to.
Great quantities of supplies
badly needed by Gen. Pershing
are still held in Spain awaiting
fulfilling by the United States
agreement to send supplies to
Spain in return for release of Per-
shing's supplies.
..Pro-Germans swarm through
Spain.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-08
FITZGERALD BOY SCOUTS
HONORED SATURDAY

One of the features of Saturdays
patriotic celebration which deserves
special mention was the presentation
by Rev. L. A. Hill, for the United
States Treasury Department, of med
ais to Sidney Gelders, Preston Col
Inns and Sidney Mcdaniel, Boy
Scouts, for special meritorious work
during the October drive for the sale
'of the End Liberty Loan.
Rev. Hill made fitting address in
presenting the medals and the boys
felt highly honored by the distinction
conferred upon them by the govern
ment.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-08
AN APPEAL TO
THE NEGROES.

What the martyred President Lincoln represents the
history of your race, President Wilson aiming for the
WORLD. Lincoln freed the negro from chattel slavery
President Wilson is endeavering to Free the nations from
military and autocratic desposm To the entire world the
aims and hopes of America like BEACON bound
less and in this momentous undertaking it is OUR
PRIVILEGE TO HELP
You members OF the colored should strain every
nerve marshall every of your prove
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT that the sacrifices made for
YOU in the sixties not made in vain that YOU
full of GRATITUDE to YOUR GOVERNMENT for the
freedom you received from and for the DOOR OF HOPE
thus opened to your younger generations.
Some of your are already fighting at the 'front.'
others being trained for the task and Others vet
be called the colos All of these will need be kept
in supplies, FOOD CLOTHING and MUNITIONS in un-
told quantities required keep them in fit condition
and the money the people help provide these OUR
GOVERNMENT asks for gifts but offers the oppor-
tunty invest your savings in the best securities the
world, UNITED STATES BONDS Of these we urge
YOU TO BUY many you able pay for either in
cash with defeed payments (our banks will credit you)
receiving interest semi-annually at ~ per cent
Many of you have prospeed the past two years-all of
have done better than your time show your
APPRECIATION and YOUR GRATITUDE by lending
YOUR GOVERNMENT a share of your surplus. See the
bank you doing business WITH over with the man
for whom you working and follow their advice Don't
keep money when your boys need your help give
shark chance to skin you out of through the
of fake stocks, useless brc-abrac other skin games
GOVERNMENT BOND is the best security ~ou can
get for your savings you unable buy bonds
buy Thrift Stamps at the Posoce which you 2c and
War savings certificates for which you get your money
with interest at time you need it, by giving days
notice to your Postmaster.
The poor we'll as the rich help in this struggle
for WORLD FREEDOM and President Wilson is looking
to the Negro to do HIS SHARE. WILL YOU DOT?
1s1DoR GELDERs.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-08
BRITISH EXTEND
LINES AGAIN

London, April S.-The British
South of the Somme river again ex-
tended their lines last night. East
OF Vaire and South of Corbie the
German artillery has increased in
violence. The whole British front
from Lens to LeBassee canal and
East of Armentiers was heavily bonn
barded with gas shells throughout
the night. Corbie is eight miles east
of Amiens
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-08
GERMANS SINK 3
RUSSIAN VESSELS

Washington, April S.-German
dreadnaughts have destroyed three
Russian vessels, presumably a part
of the Baltic feet, it was reported
to the State Department today from
consuls.
The Germans opened FIRE on three
Russian ships in Finland waters, and
being unable to reply, the Russian
captains blew up their vessels.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-08
KILLS YOUNG BROTHER

The three-year-old-son of Riley
Rogers, a farmer living ten miles
east of Fitzgerald, was accidentally
shot and killed Thursday by his 6
year-old brother. The parents were
out in the field when the older child
presumably got possession OF small
parlor rifle which had been used by
the father earlier in the day and
which he had left loaded in the room
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-08
VIOLENT ARTILLERY
OUELS IN P|CAROY

Paris, April 8.-During a cessation
OF infantry attacks last night violent
artillery duels prevailed on the
French section of the Picardy front.
1t was heaviest on the southern bank
of the Disc river. French patrols
captured prisoners. The Germans
made a surprise attack in the Ar
gonne region and on the Meuse but
failed.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-08
Stacker IS NO STACKER

(By international News Service.)
Connellsville, Pa, April 8.-There
is Stacker here who is eager to take
crack at the enemy. He is Howard
Stacker an American citizen. Stacker
has passed the physical test for the
draft and has expressed desire to
go to the war.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-08
AMERICANS RE
PULSE GERMAN
RAIDS

With American Army in France,
Sunday afternoon P. M.--Splendid
courage and discipline was shown by
Americans northwest of Tout this
morning in repulsing two German
raids.
The Americans wore gas masks,
fighting gallantly, through deep mud.
The Americans are showing up
splendid efficiency in the use of gas
masks and machine guns.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-08
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
MEET WEDNESDAY NIGHT

A meeting of the Board of Gov
errors of the Chamber of Commerce
has been called for Wednesday eve
ming at eight o'clock at the Chamber
OF Commerce rooms. A full attend
ance is urged.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-08
SCOTS GREYS
DOING GOOD WORK

London, April S.-Scot's Greys,
the most famous calvary unit in the
British army, have been conspicuous
in the Picardy battle. Taking part in
a rear guard action along the Ham
ollezy canal some of them were cut
of. They spent the night mingling
with Germans and escaped early the
Rext morning across the bridge.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-08
LIBERTY BONDS
GOING FAST

Washington, April 8.-The Ameri-
can people are awake, taking Third
Liberty Bonds and not waiting for
banks to bear the burden Il is un-
officially estimated that two hundred
and fifty million has already been
subscribed.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-08
BRITISH SAILORS
At vLAD|v0STOK

Washington, April S-Fifty armed
British sailors landed at Vladivostok
Friday to protect the consulate, the
State Department was notified today.
The Japanese have landed two
hundred and hfty additional men.
No armed resistance is expected.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-08
BAD WRECK

Albany, N. Y, April Sin dou-
BILE collision of freight and two
passengers on the Empire State Ex-
press the engineer and fremen of the
freight were reported killed at Am
sterdam thisafternoon. Forty were
injured
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-08

Mrs. c. J. Mcdonald, of Ludowici,
has returned to her home after visit
to Mr.. and Mrs. John Roland on S.
Grant street
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-08

Mrs. w. Babbette is visiting her
brother in Columbus.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-08
Speaks in Ocilla

Saturday morning, in company Of
Mayor Clayton Jay, Postmaster W.
A. Adams, Secretary E. Y. Clark, and
l. Gelders, Mr.. Gambler was driven to
Ocilla in Mr.. jays car, where he
made an impromptu address before a
large gathering, Ocilla's progressive
merchants suspending business in
honor of the occasion.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-04-08
Secretary Z. Y. Clarke.

- The excellent manner in which the
police department handled the large
crowds during the Auto Show and
the Patriotic rally was generally
commented upon by the visitors and
our own people. The traffic arrange
ments were perfect and but one &C.
cident, a very slight one, is reported
for the entire three days, though
there were thousands of automobiles
on the streets of the city.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-02-02

other foot Tine inchc. Al The end OF
TIM, performance" iu health. there
shoul' be noteworthy hr"athl'-surss
and no pallor cor anxiety of expression
Two minutes later The pulse should
Dee not more than five beats more fire.
quent than Il was before the vNer'
else.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-02-02

New York. Feb. Tex Uicgerd
oattl'mau and boxing promoter ms
abandoned the pugilistu arena In RAJ
yur 81 he rnueh Itick,rd sailed Tor
south America today and Viii devote
his time 90 cattle rsi-ipg lie b. head
of "a corporation with large holdings
IA Paraguay.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-02-02

M leI enusted men honnrahIN dis
charged from the division oncamped
at Camp cody SATURDAY hat no con
neotion with the eight alleged enemy
aliens Their discharge wac In ne
cnr1anco with IN" orders ~ the war
department to relieve frmo service an
technical 1nemy aliens.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-02-02

mad. hy senators Cummins and Ia
Toilette.
As agreed upon The bin limits gov
control of railroads to righ-
teen months ter the war and provide
for commentator based ON annual op.
Grating iueunc based on three wears
oadias Juus ~, 1917.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-02-02

proposed uy inc executive.
'Snc hr became president Mr.
Wilson has enforced MS view upon
congress Go a large degree and sen-
orally with good results. In the main
2 have neen one OF those who have
followed his leadership ana supports
sI his policies and I expect 20 do 50
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-02-02

stead Of usual ,l4H. 'r luncheon the
thrift luncheon 'u"ptrn Tor "ll
these functions ar "l'''I'n'' ln
prir, used iu hut.. var stamps n
wns ALSO neress.tt fhe committee.
mon To present '''u WIN %
least a s. stauIT "sl"le theF
would be ddmittfc. '' 'ho luhcheon'
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-02-02

-. Louis No Fch jack king
crooks veteran second hascuan "i
the % ~ Louis Nationals died here
toda,. lie played with Chris Won Der
Ahe. team N 1899 aRd 1880.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-02-02

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