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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-06
1OU-BOATSSUNK
BY NAVAL FLIERS
WHO DROP BOMBS
Typical Tales Of Destruction
Told by Admiralty,

LONDON, April 6-Details CON
cerning the destruction recently Of ten
German submarines by naval aircraft
eight by .seaplanes and the others by
dirigibles, has been obtained by The
Associated Pre-" from admiralty re-
ports.
The first case, which is typical, Is
described as follows:
while on patrol in the English chan
mel a seaplane sighted a submarine
eight miles away, directly in the patti
OF an oncoming convoy Of merchant
ships. The seaplane dived at ninety
miles an hour. The submarine attempted
to escape by submerging. but was just
awash as the seaplane reached a
bombing position and released two
bombs, one OF which exploded on the
coming tower. The seaplane dropped
two more bombs into the midst Of the
air bubbles from the collapsed subms-
rine, which was OF the largest type, car
rying two guns"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-06
SPECIAL DRAFT
CALL IS ISSUED
FOR WHITE men
Those Taken viii Assemble al
Camp Travis, Texas,
NEGRO QUOTA TO Be FILLED
Ninety-Seven Needed 10 Com
pIete Last Draft,

A special call for 2.loO physically III
white men from Oklahoma was received
by Adlt Gen, L, II Gipson today from
Provost Marshal CIowder Men who
have volunteered previous to the date
Of this call will not be credited on this
quota, but this number will be given
credit on the next general call which
the adjutant general is expected to re-
ceiye in the near future. The men are
ordered to report b,ween April u and
~, and will be sent to Camp Travis, San
Antonio Texas.
In addition to this number Of white
men, the call also includes the filling
of last quota OF negroes from this
state. Ninety-seven are needed. The
negroes are TO report on the same date
as the whites and will he sent to Camp
Sherman, Chlllicothe, Ohio
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-06
Heavy Blow Struck
Near vaire Wood
BY the Associated Prsaa.

WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FRANCE, April 6--Another heavy at.
tack by the Germans in the drive for
Amiens appeared to be under way at an
early hour today AT $50 o'clock ,his
morning the enemy was reported to bs
advancing in waves near the Vairs
wood, which lies in the Somms valley
east of Corbie.
The strong, hostile assaults which
were made in this region yesterday re-
suited in the pushing back somewhat OF
the defending line south Of Hangard
wood These Germans were repulsed
with severe losses.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-06
BASEBALL STARS
BOOST war STAMP
SALES At HOTEL

More than $50 worth Of war savings
stamps have been sold to the members
of the Cincinnati Reds" who open a
two-day series here this afternoon with
the Detroit Tigers" Chris,y Mathew
son and Hal Chase were instrumental in
selling most of the stamps. Miss Gayle
Wysong is captain OF the squad OF
Christian Endeavor girls Of the First
Christian church, which is selling the
stamps. Misses Edna Fouts and Myrtle
Rogers are lieutenants.
"Matty" inquired as to the record
sales OF that booth since its installation
and found that the most stamps sold
there in one day amounted TO 500. lie
says that II the members of the team
don't double that number themselves. he
will.
Christy Mathewson, Ty Cobb, Hughie
Jennings and wild Bill" Donovan will
sell thrift. stamps at the war savings
stamp bank this evening at half past
seven
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-06
Austria Tried
To Talk Peace
Early in 1917
Former French Premier Re-
veals Two Efforts Of Huns
10 Cease War;

PARIS, April ON view OF the
Official announcement yesterday
that Premier Clemenceau on assum-
ing office found that conversations
had been entered into in Swi,Ier-
land between representatives OF
France and Austria, on Austria's
initiative, Prof Paul Painleye, who
preceded NJ. Clemenceau as premier,
today issued the following explana-
tory statement;
During the year 1917 Austria
made several attempts to open semi
official negotiations with the entente
allies. Notably in June, 1917, !
was advised by the second bureau
that Austria through the person
age OF Count Revertata had several
times asked through a Swiss inter
mediary for an interview with the
officer attached to the second
bureau, Major Armand, a distant
relative. Alexander Ribot, then
premier, having been consulted,
Major Armand and Count Revertata
met in August 1917. The matter
stopped there and no interview took
place from August until November,
when | left office. The events
which occurred afterward naturally
arc unknown to me, but presume
that after the statement made by
Premier Clemenceau that Count
Revertata returned to the charge"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-06
LIBERTY LOAN STATUS
TODAY TOLD BRIEFLY

Sousa's bluejackeh band. fifty
musicians, stops in city twenty-five
hours, Sunday, April H.
Women OF Oklahoma City an
nounee they have pledges from per-
sons who will buy $1,000 worth of
bonds at 9 a. m. Monday.
Oklahoma City committee for cam
paign says il has pledges Of PET
sons who will buy $4,000 worth Of
bonds Monday morning at . o'clock.
Oklahoma county campaign COM
mittee says that before 10 o'clock
Monday morning men and women OF
the county will have bought 10000
worth Of bonds.
Oklahoma county committee be-
lieves county will have bought Us
quota OF $4,000 worth OF bonds
by Wednesday at midnight
or this sum Of 2,400.670, Okla
homa City people must buy $500
90 worth.
Forty-eight hours before official
opening OF the campaign in this
state, Coal county, wired state
campaign headquarters here that il
had sold is county quota OF S2ll,-
700 through banks alone and eiti-
lens would probably double the
county quota through their subserip-
tions, before the campaign official
ly opened.
Hughes county early this morning
recorded itself for second honors
by announcing it has already ex-
ceeded its quota.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-06
2,287 IN STATE CALLED APRIL 26
Liberty Loan Campaign
Workers of City Await
Start Sure of Success

Il am pleased to announce that
Hughes county has gone over the top
within one hour after its campaign
opened and has exceeded its Liberty
loan quota by $500"
This telegram from w. 7. Anglin Of
Holdenville, chairman OF the Hughes
county loan committee was received
this morning by Chester Westfall, as
!, sistant secretary OF the state council Of
defense The Hughes county quota was
SjOo,2OO
Drive Not Officially Open.
The campaign in the state does not
officially open until Monday morning
The bell rings for Oklahoma City's
third Liberty loan campaign race at 9
a. m. Monday
This i the official opening. "Name,
please. on the dotted line" propaganda
by the hund eds OF men and women here
temporarily turned bond sellers does
Not officially start until that time,
Z ',0 Already Pledged.
The women OF the city announced this
afternoon they knew OF persons who
would be signing for at least $4,000
worth of bonds as soon as the race
starting bell was heard Monday morn
ing.
The city committee said il knew of
men who would be signing for $4,000
worth OF bonds at 9 o'clock Monday
morning The county committee said
that outside Oklahoma CITY, i also has
bond buyers enough lined up to buy
$4,000 worth Of bonds between 9 and
10 a. IN. Monday.
No campaign in this c.y has ever
been so thoroughly planned
When the Bond seller goes TO you he
will know whether you can afford TO
buy bond When you sign for the
bonds he will have good idea, based
on data on file at Chamber OF Com.
merce, II you have bought as many
bonds ss you ought i
Bal. Players Subscribe.
Bright and early this morning Dick
Carhart and r. NJ. Duncan, the citys
baseball magnate, called at the Skiryin
| mustered Chr ty NJ lewson q, the
front. Christy was told Dick and L. M.
had come bond selling and the Reds
couldn't leave town until they had
kicke,. in.
The result OF this visit as that Car
hart register d the Cincinnati players
as 100 percent third Liberty loan buy
ers II is understood they bought about
5000 worth. Net going to the King
tcon,Inu.d on Page 4, Column 4
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-06
JUSTICES REFUSE
TO ORDER ARREST
OF MOB MEMBERS
Five Warrants Are Issued for
Hanging Of German,

COLLINSVILLE, ILL.,, April 6-The
coroner Of Madison county today ap-
piled for warrants for ~ arrest of five
men whom he had been informed were
in the mob that lynched Robert Prayer,
carly Friday morning. -Four justices OF
the peace refused to issue warrants.
Four justices gave as a reason for
refusing to issue the warrants that
"they didn't care to get mixed up in the
matter"
One Of the justices yesterday was
surrounded by men in saloon and
asked to sign pledge of loyalty. He
complied.
Coroner Lowe said he would ask the
states attorney to issue the warrants
and that he thought the five men de-
sired would be under arrest before
night.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-06
LEAD PRODUCERS
AGREE TO SUPPLY
DEMANDS OF U. S.
6 Million Tons Minimum at 7
CeptS a Pound Sought,

WASHINGTON, April 6.-The war
industries board today reached an
agreement with the lead industry
whereby the industry will furnish all
government requirements for lead pro-
ducts-6,0O0,000 pounds minimum, and
100000 pounds maximum a month-at
prices averaging seven cents a pound.
The prices agreed on are those now
quoted in the price list contained in the
Engineering & Mining Journal. The
agreement, an announcement by the
board said. will stabilize the market.
II will remain in effect four months
The maximum requirement OF 1900
900 tons month, for the government
is 20 percent of the entire lead output
of the country,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-06
State Will Order
. Arrest of LynChers

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, April 6.-When
informed that four justices of the peace
at Collinsville had refused to issue war
rants for men supposed to have been
members of the mob that lynched Robert
P Prayer Thursday night, Attorney
General Edward ]. Brundage today de-
clared state authorities would take
charge OF the prosecution il local off
cials did not do their duty.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-06
U. S. Will Turn
Deaf Ear to Huns

WASHINGTON, April 6.--Emphatie
denial that any overtups iosdns to
peace -diseussions have ,bseu made 70
the American government by repre-
sentatiyes of the central powers. was
made at the state department today II
any come forward, It !, said. they will
be ignored. d,
On numerous occasions unauthorized
peace workers have hinted to officials
that negotiations might be welcome to
the enemy governments and have sug-
gested that they had reason to believe
a basis for negotiations might be found
easily.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-06
Operation Appears to Be Important.
French Batter Hun to Standstill;
Infantry Attacks to South Stop

PARIS, April 8-The German attack along the French
sector Of the battle front has csssed Todsys official st
ment says there violent asefy NGhn lat nght neA
and south Of the Avre but that infantry ~ occurred
LONDON, April s-Ths British postlSs south of the
Somme improved TO extent by counter attack do.
vered the neghborhood Of Hangard late yesterday accord
ing to todays office announcement
Along the whole front below Ayee in the sector north
OF the Somme the struggle continued with violence until late
yesterday evening Although the Germans made incessant At
acks they met with no further than attended their
efforts In the morning
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-06
OFFICIAL REPORTS
FRENCH

PARIS, April 6.-The text Of
the French official report today
follows.
The night was marked by vio-
lent bombardments north and south
Of the Avre, particularly in the re-
gion of Monchel, without infantry
actions,
"On the right bank Of the Meuse
and in the forest of Aprcmont the
artillery fighting was rather severe
at times. Two German raids one
north Of Vaux-les-P s-Palameix the
other near Seuzey, were without re-
suit
Elsewhere the night was calm"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-06
Hertling to Tell
German Reichstag
of Peace "Offer

LONDON, April 6.-German news
papers say that Imperial Chancellor on
Hertling intends on the reopening Of
the reichstag on April 10, to make a
speech on the alleged French peace of
fer to Austria, says an Exchange TelsA
graph dispatch from Copenhagen, Ths
chancellor. il is added, win give cetailb
of the French demand, and proposals
with view to showing why further
negotiations with France are impossible.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-06
Dead Germans Blood Furnishes
Serum to Save u. S. Soldiers

IN OCKFORD Ill., April 6-Pnemococci taken from the blood OF
TX deceased have created that
the lives Of American soldiers at the according de-
available yesterday Its Camp Grant has
reduced pneumonia from 40 the
civil communities TO percent the
dcovered by Dr. Preston Keys Of the department
medicine University Chicago DR. Keys associated
with Wademar Koch native of Germany Of the department phys
biological chemistry Of Chicago fourteen Or
infection from which he died and DR. Keys
took specimens o. blood from which he later developed the
n
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-06
CREEL JUST MISSES
AIRPLAME SMASH

BALTIMORE, Md, April George
Creel, chairman of the committee on
public information, and Aviator o. M.
Bounds, had a narrow escape from in
jury this morning when the airplane in
which they arrived here from Wash
inston, was disabled in making a land
ing at Pimlieo ratetrack Both men es-
capped with a slight shaking up.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-06
BULLETINS

SACRAMENTO, Cal, April o.
An indictment charging five al
legged I. W. W. with q conspiracy
to hamper the government In It's
prosecution Of the war and 10 en-
courage a campaign Of treason and
sabotage, was returned here today
by United States grand jury.
Three Of the five men are in Gus
tody.
ARDMoRE, Okla. April GA
Ss,ooo-barrel tank Of crude bill In the
Ringing field belonging to the
Magnolia Petroleum company was
struck by lightning late yesterday
evening and destroyed by fire.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-06
Germans Launch Daybreak Drive
at Corbie, in Valley of Somme

LONDON April 6The Germans daybreak this morning
little Of Cobe the valley Of the Somne correspondent
British headquarters reports 'f \
The advanced dense The
time the dispatch filed The Correspondent
TO be Of the Va wood toward the principal
The British improved their positions Fonque north of the
Somme in their successful attack yesterday
The rising although aators
continue to be handicapped by very poor visibility.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-06
BRITISH

LONDON, April 6,-The text of
the British official report today
follows:
North Of the Somme heavy
fighting continued along the whole
front south Of Ayette until late yes
terdsy evening The enemy con.
stantiy attacked in considerable
strength but with no further sue
cess than attended his efforts dur
ing the morning.
Local fighting also took place
yesterday afternoon south Of the
Somme in the neiahborhood OF
Hangard. We improved our posi-
ton somewhat by a counter
attack"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-06
u. s. WILL Give
KAISER SURPRISE
IN few WEEKS
BritiShEfremier Promises Big
jolt at Anniversary Lunch,
N 0NARCH SENDS PRAISE
King George Says America S
Acts Increase Confidence,

LONDON. April 6.-Premier Lloyd
George ielegraphing today 10 the lord
mayor Of London, on the occasion Of a
luncheon given 10 celebrate Americas
entry into the war. said:
During the next few weeks America
will give the Prussian military junta
the surprise Of their lives"
King George Sends Word.
In replying to telegram sent by the
lord mayor OF London and his guests at
luncheon al the Mansion house, TO
celebrate the anniversary OF the entry
of the United States into the war, King
George said: y
American troops are daily taking
their places in the hattie line and
this increases more than ever the
confidence with which we patiently
look forward to the ultimate vic
tory OF our united efforts in defense
OF the rights and liberties OF civil
iration"
What Premier Said.
Premier Lloyd Georges telegram
which was read to the assembled guests
by the lord mayor said
THE decision OF the American
people that il was their duty to Join
in the great struggle for free people
against the attempt OF overweening
despotism 20 establish its own uni
versal dominion by military power,
was one OF the most momentous
events in history. During the past
year they have been bending all
their energies to the work Of prep
aration.
During the. next few weeks
America will give the Prussian
military junta the surprise OF their
lives"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-06

FREDERICK, Okla, April O.
The town Of Chattanooga, Okla, In
Comsnche county, got up at 4
O'Clock this morning spd by 8
O'Clock had subscribed her quota Of
the third Liberty loan. Airplsuss
from Fort Sill flew over the town
honorins II a. the first town In the
fifth state district to 20 over the
top. .'
WASHINGTON, April 6.-One year
from the day the United States entered
the world war, the nation started today
collecting S,000,0O0OOO from its citi-
rens as the third Liberty loan, to H.
nance the fighting. II was a day Of
patriotic celebrations. Of parades Of sol
diers, sailors and civilians. marching to-
gether to symbolic the important part
each must play in winning the war.
"Buy Bondsl"
Buy bonds"-this was the plea ut
tered by hundreds Of public speakers
10 the multitudes of men and women.
who must furnish the financial and
material sinews for the military and
naval forces/ Subscriptions began TO
roll in early and indications were that
many millions would be pledged be-
fore night, despite the fact that in many
cities the day was given over to the
celebration rather than to bond sales.
Wilson Will Speak.
President Wilson was the principal
speaker on the days program, He is
to 90 to Baltimcre/for an evening ad-
dress of unusual Importance, consider
ing the big part American armies are
about to play in France and other in
phases OF the war situation.
Secretary McAdoo weu to Phila-
delphia TO speak at the unveiling of a
Liberty statue, and TO review a parade
Of 1000 marines and soldiers, and ! 100
young women singers.
Twenty Towns Claim First Honor.
BY 10 o'clock more than twenty towns
had wired headquarters claiming the
of being the first to sub
scribe their quotas and it began to ap-
pear an impossible task to determine
which community actually was en-
titled to the honor
Arkansas County Far Over.
Green county, Ark, was among the
first places to report subscriptions
to the treasury department this morning.
From White Sulphur Springs, w. Va,
came the report that twenty minutes
before 9 o'clock the first sixty-five sub
scrbers there had taken twice the city's
allotment.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-06
U. s. COMPLETES
FLOUR COST PROBE

WASHINGTON Aprn --'s'.~-,i-
gstion OF flour milling and iobbine
costs was completed today BY tue lsa@
eral trade commission and report wen
sent to President Wilson. The CO.,
missions figures will be used n ~,
food administration as q basis " d
termining fair prices for flour. iFs
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-06
WILSON REVIEWS
MEADE TROOPS;
SPEAKS TONIGHT
President Reaches Baltimore
for important Address,

BALTIMORE, April 6--President
Wilson arrived shortly before o'clock
this afternoon and began review Of
1900 Camp Meade troops.
Tonight he will formally open the
third Liberty loan campaign with a
speech in the fifth regiment armory
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-06
Muck's Arrest
Brings a Protest
From Switzerland

WASHINGTON, April O. The
Swiss government, through Minister
Sulzer today inquired OF the state de-
partment the American governments S
reasons for interning DR.. Karl Muck,
who is technically a Swiss citizen,
though Of German birth
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-06
STETTInIUS NAMED
BAKERS ASSISTANT

WASHINGTON, April 6.--President
Wilson today appointed Edward R.
Stettinius, second assistant secretary Of
war, and Fred P Keppel third assistant
secretary Of war.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-06
Total Men Called
viii Near 10000

WASHINGTON. April 6.--Orders
from Provost Marshal General Crowder
for mobilization Of the April call Of the
second draft were being received today
by governors OF the states,
Although the orders had not been
published in Washington today, II Is
estimated that the number Of men called
to camp will range close to 10000. ?
This Is slightly In excess Of the
monthly quota Is bs,ed on the calling
OF 10000 men over period Of nine
month"; Il indicated. hswe~er, no In
create in the general total for the year.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-06
Frost Is Forecast
for City Tonight

LOCAL FoREcAsT-Tonleht and sun
frost.
STATE FoREcAsT-TonIeht, fair and
colder, except In northwest portion;
frost Sunday, fair,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-06
Fierce Struggle RACES
Against Haig at Corbie;
Blows at French Cease
Enemy Advances in Dense Waves To-
ward Principal Amiens Road, but AL
lies Withstand Onslaught; British I'm
prove Somme Line in ghtening
Out Salient.
Associated Pres War Review.

Another determined German blow In the great battle for
Amens being struck today against the British In the Somms
valley almost directly east OF the city from which the Germans
at this point are about ten miles distant
French Check Powerful Thrust
The attack the center of the line after the check
Of the German left wing Thursday night M powerful thrust
at the French line between Monder and the re and the fall
Of the German right yesterday and ss night make
than feeble impression upon the British positions north Of
the Somme.
Operation Appears to Be Important.
The early advces todays fighting made II likely
that the operation would be important Advancing from
Vae wood close to the Somme the Germans pushed dense
Ancre and the Somme near the junction Of these rivers The
advance appeared to have Its objective the gaining Of the
Albert Amens road which In this sector just to the noh
west Of Corbe .wH
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-30
INDIAN WORKED WITH BRAIN
Bucks Ingenious Explanation for Not
Aieing Squaw to Carry Their
Domestic Burden.

A group of people who were touring
Alaska one summer we're disguised at
the laziness of the buck Indians they
saw In the villages and along the trail.
One day when they were taking
side trip they came upon couple of
Indians who were evidently packing
into the mountains to stay a while.
The squaw was staggering under
tremendous burden. She logged all of
the bedding and provisions, and pa
poose for good measure. The old buck
was slumping along lazily ahead Of
her, smoking his pipe and looking
down at the trail.
One member of the tourist party
hailed the Indians and when they stop
ped he inquired, somewhat out Of pa
thence:
"See here, buck, how comes it that
Nikawana is carrying all of the bag
gage and you are. slouching along, en-
joying your pipe? Why don't you
take at least half Of the load off your
squaw, you big lazy indiana"
The buck stood silent as a sphinx
for few moments, then grunted to
himself and, pointing his index finger
to his forehead, he exclaimed in deep,
cultural tones:
''Huh, me all time think!"