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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-11-08
Ohio Goes Wild.

Columbus, Ohio, Nov. ALI Ohio
went wild today over the false report
that Germany had signed the armis-
tice terms. Street parades were held
in many cities, factories were closed
and business generally was suspended,
regardless of the fact that Secretary
Lansing at 2:15 O'Clock denied that
an armistice had been signed. In Co
lumbus large crowds surrounded the
state house and were addressed by
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-11-08

Louisville. Ky. Nov, False re-
ror+s that came ov"r frot"r wire"
and thror~h news agonc'os otN"" 40 y
the Associated Press that the Ger
mans had signed armis''re TEN.
thrilled Kentucky today and r"suf"d
in demonstrations that lordered on
tho historical. In Louisville church
bells ranr, factory whistles were
blown and newsnaner OFFICES were
hesieged with anxious inquiries for
confirmation of the report, o..
News from other imnOrtant Ken
tucky points indicated similar conal'
! lions
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-11-08
disorder in Chicago.

Chicago, Nov. 7.-Disorders broke
out in several sections of the city as
a result of the premature peace ceie-
bration this afternoon and several
persons We're injured when the police
were forced to use their clubs in an
effort to control the crowds. Police
from outlying districts have been or
dered into the loop and fire depart
ment squads have been called upon
for aeSiStan nee.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-11-08
c,nnnr declares HOLIDAY.

Topeka, Kans., Nov On the
strength Of false report that an
orm!stlce had been signed, there was
a great celebration here this after
noon and Governor Capper declared
, DAYS holiday. The report was not
carried by the Assoc ated Press. Pa
rades marched through the streets;
lands ami cowbells added to the din
and fireworks were set off
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-11-08
Ended Abruptly.

Sioux Falls, S. D., NOV, This
section of the northwest was IN a
state of celebration for a snort White
tJuay as the result OF villa ana truth-
less rumors spread broadcast that
Germany had accepted the aimed arm.
istice terms. Bells were rung, ana
" histles were blown IN many places
but the celebration came to an abrupt
end when the people were informed
that the Associated Press had not car
ried the story and that the runori
q ere false.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-11-08

Trenton, n. j.. Nov 7.-As soon as
the unconfirmed reports OF cessation
of hostilities with Germany reached
the state house Governor Edge or
dered the capitol decorated with flags
and bunting. The news was received
in Thenton with great blowing OF
whistles and ringing Of church bells
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-11-08
BOSTON nnuhtcd II.

Boston, Nov. THE publication
here today in three afternoon papers
of a press agency dispatch which was
false stating that an armistice mad
been signed at II o'clock, drew big
crowds to the downtown section and
started few bells ringing. The re-
port, however. was not given credence
generally and formal demonstrations
were held IN and finally abandoned
when the dispatches of the Associated
press proved the original report un-
truG. ...
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-11-08
Short Lived in New Haven.

New Haven. Conn. Nov. 7.--There
was an uproar for a short time here
this afternoon after false reports had
spread that the war was at an end
In other cities of Connecticut there
were short lived celebrations.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-11-08

hon while allied flags were waved
and fire departments exploded loud
bombs The demonstration grew un-
m NJ . n'clnck there was a great q n
e n~fgc ana cheering .Ne2tIs the
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-11-08

Governor Cox from the portico of that
building. Parades were numerous
and flags were waved everywhere.
The Associated Press did not clfcu-
late the false rumors
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-11-08
COUNTRY GOES WILD WITH JOY
WHEN BASELESS PEACE RUM0R
IS GIVEN WIDE CIRCULATION

Work Ceases in Many Places People Throng Streets Parades
Held in Downpour of RAIN Led by Girl Drum Corps News
paper Extras Spread Canard in Spite of Official Denial
From Secretary Lansing and Fact That German ENJOYS
at the Time Had Not Even Been Received by Gen. FoCh.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-11-08

From your fighter starts for cantonment until
reaches ront-ine dug-out the organizations
ninistering to him big ways and little take the
off his shoulders carry cheer and comfort to him. One aim
--one need now, altogether
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-10
Early Attacks Indicated but
Doughboys Are Ready
and Willing.
HUNS LOSE PUNCH IN OPEN
Heinies Who Clash With the
Sector Held by Americans
to Find Tough Going.

international News seryiceD
With the American Army on the
French Front. May e.--(Dslsysd.p
standing shoulder to shoulder
with tho French on the pieardy
'front.', tho Americans are tensely
awaiting the now boehs offensive.
a return OF pleasant weather.
coupled with military obssrva.
? tons. indicates early attacks. The
dough boys say that the attacks
cannot come too quick for them.
They are IN the pink c. condition,
as tough a. leather. Tho artillery
and machine units are trained to
the minute.
The infantry Is itching for a scrap
and fun OF confidence. The French
are fun OF admiration but this feeling
In mutual.
An American officer remarked:
The Hoinics that clash against the
section OF the limo held by !. Amcri-
cans rill find tough going The phy-
n,.al ntness ot the Americans IL much
admired by the French officers"
The fact that the Germans are
screened only by hastily conrtructed
trenches and shallow pits In hailed am
an advantage for tho Americans. The
Americans ara Indifferent 10 the fact
that they are At tho same dlaad-
vantage as the ucrmans.
The Americans say that the Ger
mans lose punch and courage when
they are out Of their trenches The
Yankees call the Gcrma~i sewer
fighters"
Roth sides are crouched like tigers
ready Tor aprinE across the narrow
strip OF freshly titled ground between
tho hastily laced wire protection tbs
front lines.
Americans are bilieted IN pic
tnrosque villages behind the lines. liy.
Ing in stables and tumbled houses.
The chow guns" tpoftabie cooking
stovcs) are kent under cover and the
bread In stacked about In corners like
Cordwood.
The mems equipment IN adroltiy
concealed In various places by camou-
maze. A majority OF the civilian pop
ulation was driven out by shelf fire.
but there are a few Hrandmothers In
white bonnots and blue aprons and
children unconscious OF danger. Old
women arc veritablo mothers 10 the
many OF whom nov speak
French nuently. The wonderful thrift
and courage OF tho French peasants IL
shown by their blowing and planting
The land within two and one- halt
miles of the greatest battlefield In
history. Children and old women are
provided with gas ms-ks for they are
lar within the gas shelled noue.
The cannonadiug is almost eontin-
AQUA sounding like a gigantic burst Of
fireworks. IL In deafcn tE day and
lnt tho civilians arc reluctant TO
lbandon their homes and are nlrtinE
With death by staying.
Nature Ia unfolding her summer
There In peaceful background
With cows graxinE in the distance and
/ ~ difficult To imaEins that the
worlds greatest battle is on. despite
he artillery that blocks the roads aud
he trainloads VI supplies that pasa.
II In pleasing 20 note how quickly
he Americans adjusted themselves to
ondl,ions and they are happy as
arks, Enthusiasm runs high son
very side.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-10
PRESIDENT REPLIES
TO CHURCH'S MESSAGE

Atlanta. Ga, May 10.--A Southern
Methodist church war fund of $4,000,
600 for religious work among soldiers
and sailors was authorized by the gen.
orai conference OF tho Methodist Epia-
copnl church. south. today The reHo :
lution adopted provided that $1,000, 900
a year for the next four years be
raised and the commission on war
work was Instructed 90 secure funds
for the immediate prosecution at the
work.
President Wilson's reply 10 tho mes.
sage from the general conference In
dorHing his course ia the war was read
today The letter was addressed TO
Rev, Paul II. Linn. as chairman OF tho
patriotic committee. and read:
ALLOW me 90 thank you aud your
committee and every one concerned for
the very Kind telegram which you sent
to the In the name of the general con-
ference Of the Methodist Epineypai
church south You perhaps do not
realize how much OF reinsurance ana
announcement get from auch mos
sascH ms yours. I am grateful for the
sympathy. the support and the prayers
OF men such ns you and your assoc
ciatoH
tsiRned) WOODROW WILSON"
The reading Of tho letter was greet
cd with cheers. the delegates and Nis-
itors then standing and singing Amer.
lea"
Heated discussions followed reading
OF the reports Of the committees ON
boundaries and finance. which Included
a report of the commission on finance.
II recommended the hudgeting Of all
benevolent collections ana that com
mission be constituted Go determine the
amount to he asseHEed for all causes
and that board In each annual con
ference prorate the entire amount or
TO the various charges.
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tInternatIonal News servIce.l

international News Service.)
Washington. May t0s--one Of the
shortest casualty HstsE issued in
severaI weeks Was antsoisnocd hy
the war department ttdsy. Only
twenty-one names, are mentioned.
Four men were killed in action, I
died OF wounds, 8 of disease and
Of accident. Three were severely
wounded and 7 slightly wounded.
The list contains the name OF
Private Carroll j.. Soully, Of Toledo,
o., who was one Of the victims Of
tho Tuscania disaster. The body
has lust been identified and buried.
Lieut.. Gustave n. kisseI, OF ID
Wall street, New York City, 10 re-
ported as missing in action.
Lieut.. Samuel G. Love, son Of Or.
William Love, OF Chester, s. c.,
was slightly wounded.
The list is as follows:
Killed in Action.
SERGEANT.
Douglas Day. Linofork. Ky.
CORPORAL.
Alex Drelich, Passaic. n. ].
pRIVATES.
Karoi Duraska, Washington. Pa.
Lester II. Ludinghouse. Oakland, Cal.
Died OF Wounds.
COOK.
Frank w. Dzinski Torrington, Conn.
Died OF Disease.
CORPORAL.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-10
SEAWAY OF SUBMARINE
BASE AT 0STEND BARRED
British Naval Forces Carry Out Another Brilliant
Coup -Vindictive Sunk in Mouth of Harbor.
Emulate Feat Tried by Capt. Hobson,
of U. S. Navy, at Santiago.
Qnterna tionsi News servico.)


l. international News Service.)
London, May to.--British naval
forces carried out another bril-
liant and successful coup last
night. They dashed down upon the
Belgian coast and barred the sea
way to the important German sub.
marine base at ostend by sinking
the cruiser vindiotivs across the
entrance to the harbor.
The operation was similar 70 that
at zeebrua9e on April %. when
that submarine nest was made in.
effective by the sinking OF block
ships.
| The vindiotive, which had been
the leader in the zeebrupue raid
and was badly shot up there, was
hllsd with cement and sunk last
night between the piers at the out.
let Of the ostend harbor.
The enterprise was successful from
every point OF view. The only loss
sustained by the British was a motor
boat, while the casualties were light.
Tho blocking of the Ostcnd and
zeebrugso harbors will 20 down in III,
history OF the war as two OF the most
daring exploits of the na,ics. At both
submarine bases the Germans have
batteries of long range naval guns and
keep keen lookout for attacking par
ties.
The enterprise was carried out last
night and completed the task begun
recently when the entrance OF the hnr-
Dor at Zeebrugge was bottled up.
Both of Germany's submarine bases
on the Belgian coast are now out OF
commission.
Not only were two block ships nlled
with concrete sunk across the Zee
bruRge harbor but the mole was cut
The Vindictive played an i'm
portant part in the preceding oper.
alton. She 10 a light cruiser, dis-
placing $3.50 tons. The Virdiotive
was built IN 1895 and normally
carried a complement OF A5o mon.
her armament consisted OF ten Q.
inch guns. eight 3.ineh guns, ono
3'pounder and five machine uuns,
ON the night OF April ?2 naval
force under Vice. Admiral keyen
swooped down upon the Belgian coast
under cover OF mist, part OF the ships
attacking Ostend and the balance Zee.
brugge. The British were cmnlnting
tho feat which Richmond Pearson Hob-
son tried at Santiago and tho Japa-
nose at Port Arthur
The operation designed 10 close
the ports OF Ostend and xeebruooe
was successfully completed last
night when the obsolete cruiser
Vind'etive was sunk between tho
piers across the entrance to the
ostend harbor. Since tho attack
on xeebrugge on April a the Vim
d'otivs has been filled with con.
crete and fitted out 90 a blockship.
Our light forces returned 20 thsir
base with the ioss Of one motor
launch, which was damaged and
sunk by orders Of the vice. admiral
to prevent Il from falling into the
hands OF the enemy. Our casual.
ties were light"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-10
FOUR AMERICAN BOYS FALL ON FIELD OF
HONOR; GEN. PERSHINCS CASUALTY LIST
TOTALS q, INCLUDING One VICTIM TUSCANlA


Luther McMakin, Greer, $, c,
.L...At Al. h rnlylATES.
John reeis. HoIlygrova, La
George r. Shephcrdson, Philadel
phia, Ia,
Died Of Accident.
PRIVATE.
Westly clyde Wagner, Waterloo In,
Wounded Severely.
PRIVATES
Frank Fred DovcrcauX, Oakland, Cal.
Kenneth A. Field. Rutland, Mass.
Adolph Hillor. Brooklyn, NJ Y.
Wounded Slightly.
LIEuTENANTs.
Samuel g. Love, Chester =. c.
James u. Fiscus. Greensburg. Ia.
CORPORAL.
william Saint Martin. Manchester,
Conn.
PRIvATES.
John Mckinnon. Winchester, Mass.
Herbert A. Shiplcy, Lancaster, q,
Allen T. Stearns. Wcllastop, Mass.
Thomas Zocco, Waterbury, Conn.
Missing In Action.
LIEUTENANT
Gustave H. kissol. New York.
Lost at Sea.
PRIVATE.
Carroll J. Scully Toledo. q. tTusca-
MIA victim. now Identified and buricd).
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GERMANS EXPECTED TO
STRIKE NEXT AT ST. Pol

fIntefnAtiOnbl NtNF C'lNltt'
LONDON. May lot is now believed
that the German offensive expected
between Albert and Amiens will be
aimed at st. POI. with the evident de-
sign OF reducing the Arras salient. said
n dispatch from Paris today quoting
the military expert of the Echo d'Paris.
A renewal of tho German drive is
due TO commence today or tomorrow
IL was reported Adviccs from kottcr-
dam said that the Germans were mass
Ing at three points on the FLANDERS
and Amiens salient
IL ia expectod that there viii be n
resumption of the offensive In italy
before long. There are only few Ger
mans on The southwestern front. hut
tho Austro Hungarian stan In con-
trolled by prussians.
The Germans are attempting 20 de-
yeIop initial Huccesscs faster because
now 1he surprise element ~ eliminated
md Il is necessary for artillery OF All
caIibers 10 follow the infantry closely.
The artillery activity on the Belgian
front. which Indicated few days ago
that the Germans were preparing Tor
n blow against King Alberts gallant
little nrnv has died down.
A report irsurd hv The Belgian war
Office at Havfo on Thursdny night
said.
"Durinr the nest twouty-four hours
the enernys artillery has been inactive.
Ours has been busy. however. Enemy
aviators unsuccraEfully bombed many
Of our cantonments. Our aviaiors have
lteen very active.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-10
TROOP TRAIN
CARS CRUSHED
fAssociated Press.)

(Associated Press)
Columbia, S. c., May 10.-Five
II soldiers were killed outright, two
we're so badly injured that they
died en- route to the base hospital,
four were seriously injured and
eiuhteen more or less seriously
hurt when wooden passenger
coach, loaded with soldiers of the
321st infantry and the 317th ma
chine oun company, jumped tres
tia at Camp jackson this morning.
Military authorities at the camp an
nounced that a statement would be Is
sued as soon as possible. giving the
names of the dead and the injured and
their home addresses.
Following is the official list of the
dead and injured:
Dead.
Private Edgar Simmons, Company
X 32lst infantry; father, William h.
Simmons. Patmos, Ark.
Private Philetus e. Swami, Company
X. 321st infantry; mother, Mrs. Nina
Swami. 10 1-e North Pack square
Asheville. \. {.
private Marion O. Hawkins. Com
pany X. 321st infantry; father, ;. a.
Hawkins. II. r" ID. 2. Marion \. {.
Private William r. Lowery. Com +,
Dany h, S-lst inldntt4' laAhel' '7"i'"N
I,owery Alta Pass, y. G.
Private Jesse Reno, Company L.
32ist infantry; father. Tom Reno
Soddy, Tenn.
Private Andrew Seoqgins, supply
company. 32tt infantry; father.
Arch Scouoins, r. +. o. !, Oolte-
wah. Tenn.
private James l. Leatherwood.
Company l.. s2lst infantry, brother.
Thurman l.. Leatherwood. Wages
Vile ~. e.
Private Benton Goolsby, Com
pany A. 32ist infantry; father,
John Goolsby. Psurs Valley, Tenn.
Injured
Private Dewey Kilpatricl, Company
b. sgIst infantry: home address, Ashe-
hilIe. y. C.. 10 Silver street. slightly
injured.
Private Richard Gray. Company +.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-10
APRIL SUBMARINE LOSSES
|0F ALLIES, SHOW DECREASE
Report Indicates That Every Time Germans Have
Made an Offensive on Land They Have Made
Corresponding Effort With Submarines.
March Activities Shows Increase.

attacks are carefully made with tor.
pedoes instead of gunfire, as was the
case before merchant ships were ade-
quately armed.
Attention also is called to the fact
that each time the Germans have made
an offensive on land they made a cor
responding effort with their subma-
rines. Thus during the second half OF
March, the number and activities OF
submarines increased. The first half
of April marked very distinct les
sening attributed to the counter
efforts of the allies.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-10
COLLEGE BOYS TO Get
MILITARY TRAINING

Washington. May i0--To provtds
further practical military training far
college students. a months course will
be provided at three instruction camps
beginning June 2. the war department.
announced today, only those now
members of units of the senior dtvt-
sion of the reserve officers training
corps and Who are attending the in
ntruCtiJn camps maintaining such
bvfship viii be limited to $500. They
will receive no pay and viii not be
eligible for commissions In the army.
~ most Of those who VIII take the
curse are under the military age. The
camps viii be located az plattsbuFg
barracks. ~ Y. Fort sheridan. H..
and the Preside Of san Francisco.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-10
SECRETARY Wooo WILL GO
NEW YORK MEETING MAY 20

A, the regular meeting Of the board
% governors OF the Chattanooga Man
ufacturers' association Friday at noon
~ N. Wood. secretary OF the asso-
ciati0n was appointed a delegate to
attend the annual meeting OF the Ma
.ional Association OF Manufacturers.
10 be held In New York May 3o-s3.
The next monthly meeting OF the
Chattano0Fn Manufacturers aAsocia-
tion viii be held Tuesday night In the
association building. This viii be the
last meeting before the adjournment
FOR the summer months. A buffet sup
pei viii be served
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-10

521st infantry; r. F. d. No. 2, Shal
lette, ~ C.. slightly injured.
The men had just entrained for
the army eantonment at Camp Sc
Vier, GreenviIle. S. c. The accident
occurred about 9 o'clock. Nearly
all OF the men in the two wooden
coaches were either killed or Sc
riously injured. according to early
reports reaching Columbia.
Two wooden coaches jumped the
track first and a steel coach fol-
lowed and crushed in upon them.
u was reported no one in the steel
coach was seriously hurt
An eye witness said the cars
were badly torn up and il seemed
irnnossible that many Of tn. men
could have escaped alive. Doctors
were rushed to the scene from this
city.
\ soldier coming into the city told
Of the wreck. lie said he was stand
ing at the nusrtermaster's depot when
he heard the crash of the falling cars
Calling some officers. he hurried over
TO the place and was appalled, at the
spectacle. The soldier had seen tho
train pulling out and says that II waf
~ 'tul'iN Ni'Nifs
The light coaches. the soldier said
were crushed like cigar boxes. He said
be didn't know how many were killed
or injured,
The men In the coaches were mem
hers Of the S2lst regiment. made uIl
almost entirely Of North Caroiinianr
and South Caroiinians.
Telephone message reaching the
city stated that between thirty ard
forty bodies already had been
taken frcn1 the wreck.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-05-10
SUFFRAGE RESOLUTION
POSTPONED IN SENATE

international News servioej
Washington, May io.-AmId
heeklinp by suffrage senators.
formal announcement was made IN
the senate today by Senator Jones.
OF New Mexico, chairman OF the
woman's suffrage committee, that
the plan 10 bring tho Susan b.
Anthony resolution to q vote this
afternoon had been abandoned.
Information received by the com
mittee has caused II 20 change ita
mind since Monday, when ! announced
I would call up tho resolution today.
Senator Jones raid. III brought to "A
vote today nearly two Ahlrds OF the
senate would cast Affirmative votes. hut
Il IL NO important that this resolution
be not brought to a vote until It's adop-
ton can be assured thnt the committee
has decided not 10 AJAX action at this
time"
his announcement brough, energetic
protests from the hntis. senator Hokc
smith. of Georgia. expressed his re-
grot that there would be no vote to-
day. "If We voted on the resolution
today We would crcctuHliy dispose OF
this subject In tho present congress"
he said.
Senator Gallingor. the republican
lender. and senator Smith, OF Mich
igan, although favoring the resolution,
urged n show down"
1T should be voted on today whether
II goes up OF down said Senator Gal
Iinger.
senator Curtis. Of Kansas, suffrage
manager on the republican side. an
nounced that more than two-thifdH of
he republican senators stood ready to
vote for the resolution.
Senator Reed. Of Missouri also
Iharply crithiHcd the suffrage adVo-
,n,rs for fearing 10 bring tho resolu-
ION 10 vote uu,il they we're sure OF
IN adoption"