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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-28
BURGLARS SLAY
WOMAN. IN BED
Mrs. Guy Wilford, of Ma
quoketa, Shot to Death
by Robbers.
Husband Seriously Wounded When
Hs Battles With Three Mon Who
Sought 70 Secure Largo Sum Of
Money - Burglars Make Escape In
Automobile.
Special to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Clinton. Aug 2s.--4Mrs. Guy Wilford.
aged 30. was shot while in bed and
instantly killed by burglars at her
home at Maauoketa Mt 2:30 this morn
Ing. Her husband was seriously In
turcd In battle with the thieves when
following them to the road, where tho
mon. three in number escaped in an
auto.
Wllford had sufficient strength to
arouse neighbors next door and notify
the authorities. He lis now In q hos
pItnl with bullet wound In tho right
side.
Mrs. Wilford was killed by two
bullets In the chest In the region Of the
heart. A niece sleeping upstairs heard
tac shots She believes the burglars
were aware Wilford had n large roll OF
bills in the house, but as near as could
be learned they failed to- got any
money After the struggle with tho
thieves Wiiford passed the roll OF bills
to Miss Velma Taylor. of Cedar Rap
Ids, the niece for safekceping or hiding.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-28
RETIREMENT ALMOST. A
R0UT ON S0MME field
French Armies Keep Touch With Fleeing Enemy and c Heavy Losses
on Reteatg HmsFa Of Roye Forces Enemy to Make Run For
Som River ChauInes Given u1 After Struggle Less Than
Three Miles From Big Bend in River and Cana.Mumber
Of Prisoners Being Increased Hourly
rBy the Associated Press.1

f5 rBy the Associated Pressl
German forces in southern Pcardy are reteatng over
front After the capture of Roye by the French yester
day the German front has crumbled.
The lines which have held back the French and British
for the last two weeks giving and odays official re-
ports show the French line less than three miles west OF
the Somme river and canal. -
Thirty villages have been captured by the French in the
advance which started early Tuesday morning.
the Somne river thru the battle field has been
captured many other vital points have been taken from the
retiring enemy.
While the French have been smashing the enemys front
along the Roye line the British have swung forward
in the sector east of Arras.
the northern and southern wings particularly OF the
mile line from north of the Scape to south OF Roye
every modern warfare being used by the
the onush of the British and French but the
allies machine
Heavy enforceents have been thrown into the fray by
the Germans mostly in the center around Bapaue me one
desire Of the to be to find line where ne can
stand long enough to make orderly retirement
Marshal Foch however is giving the no rest There
etup the allied and each day the active ghtng
front is being extended on the north and south.
French troops moved eastward in the Roye sector an
average of miles front Of twelve and one-haf miles
Roye of the principal German points Of defense south o
Connie fell to the French because OF the pressure north
and south Of it, General Debeney Is moving toward Nese
which Is but five east his line II stood late Tuesday
Allied artillery, tanks and arplanes giving the infantry
great help nicting heavy losses the Germans partc
arly when the enemy counter attacks.
The number of prisoners has been greatly increased
Around Bapaume the British have recaptured ammunition
dumps left behind in the March retreat The supplies were
found fit for and the Germans suffered accordingly
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-28
FORD AND NEWBERRY
WIN NOMINATIONS
Detroit Manufacturer Both Winnor and
Loscr - Named For Unitod States
Senate on Democratic Ticket But
Defeated by Republicans,

Detroit, Mich. Aug 2S.-~Honry Ford.
choice OF President Wilson for tho
Michigan senatorship. was today. on
the face OF returns from the state.
Wide primaries, both winner and loser.
Truman II. Ncwberry. OF Detroit.
commander In the Third United Stntos
naval district and former secretary OF
the navy. has won the republican nom
inntion for United States aenrtor by Il
vote which incomplete returns indi-
Gates mny equal tho total number OF
votes polIcd by both Ford and former
Governor Chase s. Osborne.
In tho democratic bnlloting however.
the Detroit manufactures, who was u
candidate on both parry tickets, de-
roatcd James w. Hcimc, figures this
morning showing Q to III favor of his
candidacy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-28
sominoH Defect, eo,.h.viks.
IBy the Asapcinted Press

by tHc NSEUctUtUu TTvbN.I
Peking. Aug. 23.~-Gercral Seminon.
the anti -bolshcvlki lcodcr., has crossed
the Siberian frontier and retaken Mat
sIcvski station, west OF Masihuli, cap
turing prisoners.
The Japanese troops nre engaged
with the bolsheviki near Dauris.
II Is reported that tho allies hnvc
taken over the operation OF the rail-
ways IT IL probable the railways will
be operated BY American engineers un-
der John r. Stevens
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-28
Psrshing Praises
Work of T,co u, S.
Units in France
[ny tho AssocIated press.l J

| with the American Forces in France.
Aug. 27.--Gen. John j, Pershing, COM
,maider In chief OF tho American army
In France. has issued the following or
der:
1T fllls me with pride to record In
general orders II tribute TO the service
achievements OF tho First and Third
corps. comprising the First. Second.
Third Fourth. Twenty sixth. Twenty :
eighth. Thirty second and Forty-sec-
ond divisions Of the American cxpedi-
tionary forces.
''You came to this battle field at a
crucial hour for the allied cause.
For almost four years the most for
midahIe army tho world has yet 80
had pressed Its invasion OF France y
stood threatening it's capital , $ ,
time has that army been more 8 r.
full and menacing than when. N..uly
Il6. It struck. in one great bat.e, to
destroy the gallant army opposing IL
and seeking to force it's brutal viii upon
the world.
'Three days later. In conjunction
with our allies, you counter attacked.
The allies gained brilliant victory that
marked the turning point OF the war,
You did more than give the allies sup
port. You proved that our altrnism.
our pacific spirit and our sense Of jus-
Itice have not bluntcd our virility or
our courage.
"You have shown that American
Initiative and energy arc as flt for the
tasks OF war as for tho pursuits OF
peace. You have Justly won unstintod
praise from our allios and tho eternal
gratitude Of our countrymon.
I'VE have paid for our success with
the lives of many of our brave COM
rades We shall cherish thoir memories
always and claim for our history their
bravery. achievements and sacrifice.
This order will bo rend to all or
gnnizations at tho firat assembly for
nation following It's receipt.
'Pershing"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-28
SENATOR JAMES
CALLED BY DEATH
Democratic Leader and Spokesman For
President Wilson Had Boon III Since
February-conspiouous in Kentucky
Politics For Many Years.

Baltimore, Nd. Aug. Ex-senator
Ollie NJ. James, OF Kentucky, died at
John Hopkins hospital today OF mn
acute affection, OF the Kidneys
Mrs. James and the senator's brother
r.. H., james. were with him when the
end came at GAS n. M.
Senator james had been O patient at
the hospital for about three months.
Physicians Mt hrst believed he had a
good chance to regain his acalth and
an operation was performed. Later hs
condition became more aerious and
TRANSMISSION OF blood was made on
several occasions.
The senator rallied recently when
informed OF his denomination to the
! senate and for n time held his own,
but later his condition suddenly be-
came grave.
! Ollie N Iamas ono of tho leaAer. e!
the democratic Larty and long dom
inant figure In Kentucky politics,
served nvs consecutive terms AZ 4
member OF congress from tho First
neJIuGhy uIbLENN, WIN etUSlSu OUIISH
States senator by thr ycncral asgsmo,y
In 1912. and was, ,rc-nomfhated Cor that
office by q large vote at the state wide
primary on Aug. g. last.
Born In Crittenden county. Kentucky
July 27, 1871. and educate ] in pubic
and academic schools of thas sfetion.
James took an early lnts.est In pol'slca
and ut the close Of lcylslativ3 Rossl6n
during whic.i nc Ge.vdd as pago, liz
began the study OF lazy in the offtco oi
mis- father. judge l.. II. James. and waa
admitted to tho bar u full year before
no had reached his majority.
Out OF tho memorable campaign f1,nt
followed the Chicago convention grow
n close friendship between Jamcs and
Mr.. Bryan that continued t.,ru lie
despite the fnct that their views were
not always In accord. NJ
II was his ringing rpocches In de-
fonsc OF the Chicago platform that
Hrst attracted nationwide atcation tc
tho young Kcntuckian and placsI lilrn
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-28
Mssloans Rush to Noos Iss.

Washington, Aug. 2s.--MaJor General
Holbrook notified tho war department
today TINT dcsultory firing between
civilians In Nosgaies on the Mexican
border had ceased after continuing nl
night
Under an agreement with tho Mex
ican commander all troops on both
sides were being withdrawn. but add
tional Mexican troops were noted ap-
pi oachlng Noga los.
Tho Mexican border hnr been placed
under control OF General Holbrook
commander OF tho southern department
General March announced TINT General
Holbrook has given orders nm TO the
course TO be taken In case OF emcr-
HencieD.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-28

disease and eight were wounded. four
severely They are:
Killed in Acknowledgement Eiiert
Aucn Lakcview.
Died of disease---August Ncmechcck,
Belle Plaino.
Wounded sovorely-~Corporal clyde j.
Semones, Keokuls. WnGoner Ray Cas-
sidy. MontroSe; Clayton c, Durham,
Montour: John w. Kelso. Jr. Des
Moines.
Wounded degree undetermined
Vernic b. Beck sF,ssex; John II. N. Bet
tia Shenandoah. Torrance n. Black,
Ottumwn: George H. Johnson. Essex.
| Seven Iowans aresnamcd In tho cas-
ualty list released for publication today
by the wau department. They are:
Wounded sevoreIy-~Priyntos Marion
Samuel Lamb. fsvermore; orviiic T..
wymorc. barnes City: Philip Il Piast-
or. osknloosa. william c. Peters. West
Liberty.
Wounded. degree undetermined
Private Edward w. Loterhour. Nora
Springs: James #, Taylor Mason City.
and Thomas @. Ruby. Rubio.
The American casualty list today In
C1Udcd 303 Americana as follows
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-28
GERMANS MAKING PREC|PITATE RETREAT

at single bound,into the inner coun-
ellis OF the democratic party, OF his
home state.
He was largely Instrumental In hav-
Ing the Kentucky delc~n,ion to the
Baltimore convention vote. for Champ
Clark and WAS himself = Astaunch sup
porter OF the Missour an. sbut after tho
nomination OF President Wilson he be-
came an ardent supporter OF the latter
aud frequently served as his spolscs-
man In the Legislative chamber.
In the dramatic events that led UP to
and followed the assassination OF
Governor William Goebcl. big Ollie"
played a conspicuous part and won the
praise o. the people OF his own state
He was a leading figure In tie conven-
ton which nominated Goebel after
deadlock of more than week. and
supported the latter In the subsequent
campaign When Goebel decided to
institute n contest after certificate OF
election had been given w. s. Taylor,
he asked James to serve as his
attorney before the general assembly.
The contest was decided In Goebers 8
favor. and then he was killed. In the
stormy period that followed, James
occupied conspicuous place.
1t was on Ills return from Patterson,
n. j.. where he attended the funeral OF
Senator william Hughes, that Senator
James becameiil early In February. He
wts bed ridden with tonstlitss for two
weeks but spent his time preparing an
address upholdIng the admInistration's
conduct of the war. which he delivered
Feb. IA, against advice OF physicians.
Three days later ne was forced to his
bed by acute inflammation OF the kid,
neys. but he was up and attending TO
his business again three weeks later.
Finally his condition became such that
he was sent toJohn Hopkins where he
underwent several operations.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-28
RI. Weather.

Iown--tfnsettled and cooler tonight
and Tburndny, with showers tonight
and In extreme east portion Thursday.
Range or temperature NJ Mnrshall-
town. Tuesday, 81 and 90: Monday, -
and 50, Aug. II. 1917, 70 and ~, Al 7
this morning 10; ycstcrday, 40. Rainfall
G OF m inch
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-28

OF Philadelphia. attached to headquart-
ers stan. was killed Friday afternoon
when an aeroplane In which he was
riding caught fire. The pilot. an cx-
pericnced aviator. jumped and was, kill
ed. Lieutenant Fox was newspapv.
man until the United States entered
the war;
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-28
German, sian New Tr.aties.

Copenhagen. Aug. 22s.---Germnn and
Russian picnipoteptinrics Tuesday. ac-
cordine to kilograms from Berlin.
signed three treaties supplementary 10
the I3rest- LitovsBy treaty
The new treaties supplement the
peace treaty as well as a financial
agreement and one dealing with the
civil law.
The treaties are the result Of me-
yotiatIons which have been going on In
Berlin for several weeks. The treaties
were signed nt the German ministry of
iOreiRn 4 nffniTn. ~ - -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-28
GERMAN EMPRESS SINKING.
Condition Reported to Have Taken
Turn For Worse.

Turn For Worse.
London, Aug 2s.--The condition Of
the German empress, who has been III
FOR several days, has taken II turn for
the worse, according to messnge re-
ccivcd In Amsterdam from Dusseldorf
and forwarded to the Exchange Tele-
graph Company.
Tho mGsangc adds that her heart
displays increasing wcnkness.
Emperor William has not been nblc
70 leave the bedside OF his Wife who
IS at the castle at Wilhelmshoe. II is
declared no bulletin on tho condition
OF the empress will be published In
order not to alarm the people.
Earlier reports received thru Am-
sterdam intimatcd that tho empress
condition had improved.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-28
But One Escape Open.
gRy tho AS0ociatcd preeS. ]

.
with the French Armies In France
Aug. 27.--Actiyity behind the German
Hines onsthe Aisnc and Avro fronts has
increased greatly ~ the, result o.
Trench succeaSes.
IN the region east OF Pogo tho Ger.
1.inns seem u be preparing for %
eventual retirement.
Most noticeable are tnep1y move
ments west - tEo Somme canal which
Joins the canal Du Nord At Peronne and
runs southward thru Ham. Tho Ger
mans on tho sci,anlnes- Hoyc line have
guickencd their retreat since the fali 81
goyc this morning They arc protected
W rear guards. wfo arc making \ stout
feslstAncc.
The main roads leading from Roys
now are under IRE q the French guns.
Thego now - no other outlet Tor the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-28
REJECT SENATE AMENDMENTS
Man Power BIZ, Sent TO
Conferences.

Warrington, Aug. 2S.--Senntc amend
ments to tho man. power bill extend.
Ing tho draft ages to IL and %b years.
were rejected formally by the house to-
day and the measure went to confer
ence. Arrangements were mado for tho
confereen to meet Immediately with the
hope OF smoothing out differences after
= few hours OF discussion.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-28
British asoapturs Munition Dumps.

BY the Associated Press.
With tho British Army In Franco,
Aug. 27.--Thc British have rccnpturcd
large dumps OF ammunition which they
left behind last spring and which the
Germann had not touched. They nIso
hhvc tnken immense stores OF German
material
The ammunition came In very handy
and saved much transport, ns II offered
bullets and shells when they were
needed.
Large enginaor dumps, most useful
In clearing tho battle fioId In tho wake
OF advancing armies, also have been
captured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-28
rrene. Woeds captured.

Hy Ute Nb5UCIWVUU FTtUs'1
With tho British Forces In France,
Aug. :s--British troops today com
pletcd the capture Of Troncs wood.
north OF the river Somme.
Canadian troops In their advance
astride tho SeArpe yesterday captured
more than 1000 Germans.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-28
Hindenburg Defense Posi-.
ton Penetrated in
Ten-Mile Area.
NOW FIGHTING
WELL TO EAST
British Capture Many Towns and Vii
Iases and Advance Four Miles in
Flanders Area--Drivino Toward Pe-
rome - Germans Making Stiff Re-
sistanoe at Bapaume and Cling to
Outskirts Of City.

On the north astrids tho Soarpo
the British have broken thru the
Hindenbvro limo on a front Of ten
miles or moro and continue their
push. They have reached vis-en-
Artois, In the roar Of tho Hinden.
burg limo, and have broken thru
or almost reached tho reserve line
known ~ tho Qusant- Drooourt
switch line.
North Of the Arras- -canbrai road
tho British have reached tho out
skirts Of tho villages Of Haueourt.
Rsmy and Bolry Notre Dame,
about = milo cast Of tho positions
whore they wore known to be yes
tsrday, and we'll east Of tho Hin
dsnburo limo.
South Of tho somr,e tho British
have taken Fouoauoourt, while
north Of tho river thoy have gained
nearly all Of Tronos woods.
In tho Flanders area tho British
have advanced their limo over q
front Of four miIos sstride tho Neuf
Bsrquin road. This 10 tho area
from which tho Germans have been
retiring for tho last throe weeks.
Among tho ruins and she'll
oratsrs Of tho old Somms battle
field about Bapauno the Germans
are putting up 4 stNf resistance.
Bapaume itself 10 now part OF "no
mans land" but the Germans arc
eiinsino 20 every foot 40 long a.
possible. Z r @
North and south Of Bapaume the
British have made only slight
progress against tho onemy do
fenso. Great confusion ID reported
bohind tho German limos on this
seotor and tho enemy IL digging a
tronchdino to tho cast Of Bapaume.
North and south Of tho Somme
tho British preas onward toward
= Peronno. They arc approaching
Combles after overpowerins tho
Germans around Montauban and In
Tho woods Of tho noighborhood and
are east Of Msrioourt, which gives
them possession Of tho high
ground Of tho rivor.
DomPierre, south OF tho river,
and six miles wost 70 Poronro, haa
fniIcn TO General RawIinson's mon.
Tho intervening terrain TO poronne
is fairly level and open but tho
Germ ana arc struggling to hold tho
British in oheck.
Il 10 a weok pinoe tho British at
tackled north Of tho Anore. Tho
Germans have struggled every
hour Of that time on an Increasing
front TO stabilize tho situation but
have failed.
II may be significant that tho
ener,y command has not seen fit to
launch counter offensive on an
other part OF tho front. From Royo
and tho Disc to tho Aispe lively
artillery due's nro in progress.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-28

Among tho interesting relics In tho
now Imperial war museum In London
In tho table At which Sir Douglas HAis
sat while planning the battis Of tho
Aunme.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-28
Death Cause. ser... Adjournment.

Washington, Aug. Reconsideration
in the senate OF the national wartime
prohibition measure, under an agree
mcnt reached by leading opponents and
supporters Of the measure to be amend
cd so as to become effective on, July
1919. instead OF Jan. l next, was post
poned today until tomorrow, the senate
adjourning In respect to the late Sem
ator James. OF Kentucky.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-28

London, Aug. %. - British forces
fghting east OF Arrna have reached tho
outskirts OF Haucourt, Remy and Bory
Notrc Dame, north OF the Arras- Cam
brai road according to tho official
statement ISSUED by the war office to-
day.
The British linz In the Flanders area
-has been advanced on n front % four
miles astride the Neuf Barquin roi,!.
South of the Somme the British have
taken Foucaucourt. while north OF the
Sominc they have attacked and taken
tho grenter part OF Troncs wood.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-28
samuel oom oer, In Enulard.

London, Aug. as,-Snmue Gompers.
president OF the American Federation
Of Labor. and his party have arrived at
/! nm Englislt port.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-28
TEN IOWA CASUALTIES.
One Killed, One Dead ef Disease and
Elnht Wounded In Action.

WAshlnwton. AUG. 2S.--Tcn Iowa sol.
dicrs were listed In tho casualties nm.
nonnned by the war department today
Ono wus killed In action. one died Of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-28
Rads prixan aix Miiss.

London. Aug. rs. On the Ussurs
front. north OF yladvistok the bolshe-
Wiki have retired six miles before n
general Advance by the allied forces.
according TO reports received In Shans-
hal and transmitted by Reuters, Linn
tied.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-28
FRENCH TAKE PoNT-LEvEoUI

Capture Important Position One Milo
From Noyon.
London. Aug. 28.--Frcnch troops have
taken Pont- L'Eycque, on the north side
OF the Disc and about n mile from
Noyon.- and have captured chavfgny.
three miles north Of Solssons. according
TO reports reaching here this afternoon.
The French are said to be on the out
skirts OF Juvlgny, n mile and onc-half
northwest OF Chavlgny.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-28
RESIGNS As CHAIRMAN.

Representative Woods Rstlrss 80 Head
OF Congressional COMMITTEES.
Washington, Aug. 2s.--Iaepresenta- :
tive Frank p. Woods, Of Iowa. who
failcd for denomination. resigned yes-
tcrday az chairman Of the republican
con gressional committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-28
Er.neh croa.inn Ailette.

Par1s Aug. 2s.--t;cneral Mangin's
trcsps began crossing the Ailette river
to.ay, II was announced here this nf-
stcrroon.
French troops have reoccupied Mont
ncsna, two miles southwest OF Noyon,
gnccording TO the Temps, which says tho
French nrc approaching Noyon, which
probably now Is IN their possession.
The. retreat OF the Germans. which
has been organized by General von
3Bocnn curing the ia1t IorrnISHp, Prou-
ably Will be made In two stages. II 10
said hero. The first halt is cxpected
"a be behind the sommc and Crozas
canal and the second will bring the cn<
cny to the line Of March 81. from
which be launched his great offensive.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-28
rBy the Associated Press. ]

y.
Paris, Aug. 2s-The German retreat
bn the somme battle field has become
precipitate. Tho French First and
Third armies are at no point losing
contact with the enemy.
The French are inHictinS heavy
Iosscs on the retrcating Germans.
Chaulnes Falls.
chaulnes has been occupied by
French troops. according to the official
statement issued today by the war
Office.
Progress toward thc Somme was
continued this morning by the French,
the statement says.
SINCE yesterday thirty villages have
been taken by them. Among the
larger Villages taken by the French are
Z fomicourt. about two miles cast OF
chaulncs: Balatrc. t.,ree miles norfh-
eaat OF Roye: Roiglise. n mile ana
three quarters southeast OF Roye to-
ward Noyon. and verpillfcres, south o.
Koiglisc
French cavalry Is harrasslns the re-
.reating Germans in the chanlnes re-
zion. hampering the withdrawal OF inc
enemy forces
There Is report that General Man
gins army is crossing the s'lc'tr river
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German troops but retirement due
east.