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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-17
new j. s. ARMY
HELPS TO BLOCK
PATH TO CALAIS
PerShing'S Men Brigaded With
British Troops in Belgium
GUNFIRE IS INCREASING
Paris and London Report More
Artillery Activity,
BY the Associated Press.


WITH THE AMERICAN
ARMY IN FRANCE, May
17.-Troops of the new
American army have ar
rived within the zone of the
British forces in northern
France and are now COM
pleting their training in the
area occupied by the troops
which are blocking the path
of the Germans to the chan
mel ports.
Commander From French Front.
Their commander already has COM
manded American forces in trenches on
the French front
The British officers and men who are
training the new forces say the Ameri-
cans are OF the finest material and
are certain TO give most excellent
account of themselves when they meet
the Germans.
Brit9ps Raise Cheers
The American forces ON arriving
within the British rome were cheered
! to the skies by the sons OF Britain. many
Of whom bore unmistakable signs OF
battle. They had not seen the Ameri-
cans before but they knew they were
coming.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-17
)eOIlne in Germany
knual 10 2 Million

| LONDON, May IA report com
|ljed by the local government board
|ssed on information from German
bufces. shows fall in the birth rate
) Germany during the three years
piS-n inclusive, equivalent to the loss
II 100000 infants. Forty percent
liver births occurred in 1916 than N
Pl3. These figures are compared with
decrease Of 10 pefcent in the birth
IN IN England and Wales.
The infantile death rate in Germany
|as been xept well down. but never
less the report shows, is 50 percent
i1lIey than In England and Wales.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-17
Artillery Fire
Increases in West

LONDON, May H-The German
artillery fire is increasingly active from
LOGON to Hinges, along the western
side of the Flanders salient. and be-
tween the forest of Nieppe and Meter
en- on the northern side OF the salient,
the war office announces.
PARIS, May l7--Violent artillery
fighting in the region of Hailles. south
east of Amiens, is reported in today's
official statement
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FORCED WEDLOek
GERMAN PLAN TO
BIRTHS
compulsory Families, With
Penalties, Also Proposed,

LONDON, May 1.-THE German
|ommission appointed to examine the
|sciine in the birth rate in Germany
|ss reported a recommendation for
be compulsory marriage of Germans
|efore their 10th year is passed, ac-
birding to a dispatch to the Daily Ex-
|ress from Amsterdam.
FINANCIAL assistance would be granted
n the state, according to this plan,
Which provides penalties for those
hiling to comply. Provision also is
hsde for the punishment of married
|psples who remain childless.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-17
METERS Will SEND
DELEGATES TO TEXAS

Plans we're made BY the Oklahoma
tity Greetefs at . special meeting held
bday 1t the -Huckins for the send.
hg 81 4 delegation to the annual con-
[enticn Of the Texas Greeters to be
|eld at Fort Worth, Texas, May N-2s
n. c. YouHs. president Of the Okla
Iona association, announced that he
Iad resigned as chief clerk OF the Lee
Huckins hotel TO assume management
n the New Harris hotel at Ada
N June |. Mr.. Young will not
have for his new duties until next
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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-17
Cordial Relations
Between Armies

PARIS, May H.-Announcement wa,
made here today that American troops
have arrived in northern France, in
the rome occupied by British forces.
The announcement concludes with the
statement that the relations between
the American and British officers and
soldiers are extremely cordial.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-17
WILSON SCORES
FIRST BLOOD IN
WAR PROBE FIGHT
Chamberlain Resolution Is Put
Over to Monday,
N IN0RITY REPORT FILED
Democrats Back Executive on
"Dragnet' Idea,

WASHINGTON, May H.-President
Wilson's answering opposition TO the
Chamberlain resolution. which by an
inquiry into the aircraft situation, the
president considers, proposes general
investigation OF the conduct of the war.
prevailed IN the senate today when
leaders OF both sides agreed not TO
bring the resolution up until Monday
and meanwhile regarded some sort of a
compromise likely
Victory IL Near.
Friends OF the administration consid-
cred victory as good as won and had
no doubts that whatever action is fin
ally taken will be satisfactory TO the
president.
When the senate met, supporters Of
the resolution protesting to have votes
enough for its passage. seemed inclined
to push it today Conferences among
them, however, changed the atmosphere
and while the senate took up other busi-
ness they consulted and agreed not to
act today.
for its passage, seemed inclined TO push
II today. Conferences among them, how
ever. changed the atmosphere and while
the senate took up other business they
consulted and agreed not to act today
The president today authorized Sec
retary Tumulty TO deny that he is op-
posed to All aircraft investigation by
the senate military committee and 10
announce that he objects TO the covert
purpose Of the Chamberlain resolution,
because he knows what Its purpose IS
Minority Report Piled.
The Chamberlain resolution had been
refer ed tc the expenditures commit
tee. Senator Tho lpson was joined in
minority report by Senator Jones Of
New Mexico, another democratic mem
Der of the committee
Even as amended by the expenditures
committee majority. the minority mem
bers declared the Chamberlain resolu-
tion is "a mere dragnct proposition. y
and is unnecessary in order to enable
the military committee TO continue It's
inquiries, as a resolution passed shortly
after the United States entered the war
gave the committee ample authority to
conduct Investigations,
Hughes Is Praised.
Declaring that the original Chamber
lain resolution contained very ex-
traordinary provisions, Senators
Thompson and Jones a serted that the
revised draft "is little better" than the
original. as whole. lie inquiries into
various departments are directed
whether there is any necessity therefor
or not"
The minority report stated that there
is no objection to full exercise by the
military committee OF its proper in
quisitorial authority, but referred to
appointment of Charles E. Hughes to
investigate the aviation situation as as
surance of "a full and complete inves-
tigation."
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-17
BULLETIN

NEW YORK, May i7.--Presi-
dent Wilson arrived here from
Washington this afternoon to assist
in inaugursting the Red Cross
drive for a war fund Of tiooooo,-
OO0
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-17
Four Billion
Mark Passed
In Third Loan
Total May Reach $4,250,-
100000 Treasury Depart
ment Announces,

WASHINGTON, May l7.-Un-
official reports today TO the treas
ury indicated that the third Liberty
loan total had gone ABOVE $4,000
100000 and might reach $4,2S0,00,-
600, The exact total will not be
known until next week.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-17
BABY TORNADO SWEEPS
FORT WORTH SUBUnoS

FORT WORTH. Texas. Nay H.
Preceding rain, wind swspl epw ,
O-yard stretch OF country mlle eoelb
OF Fort Worth this morning q Is deloe4
-Four farm houses were ovssturRel. IN
a dozen barns and garages sssakof
add, fences ruioed = sss,rs =
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-17
MURRAY FILES PAPERS
WITH ELECTION BOARD

w H. Murray, Tishomingo. yester-
day filed his candidacy for governor
with the state election board subject to
the democratic primaries August 6 A.
N Munden, Oklahoma City. democrat,
filed for district Judge Of the Thirteerth
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-17
Germany Prepares
For Fifth Winter,
as Victory Wanes

BERNE. Switl. May I'm a speech
before the Wurttemberg diet, Herr
Hausmann. one Of the leaders of the
progressive party, said that a fifth
winter OF war was now inevitable Ger
mans mrs, make up their minds to face
disappointment. he said instead Of OBJ
tanning the victory hoped for during the
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-17
Commons Closes;
No Action in Sight
on Home Rule Bill

LONDON. May 1.-THE house Of
commons adjourned last night until
May 28 without any sign Of action on
the long delayed Irish home rule bill.
Apparently the members of the gov
ernment have no idea when the bill
will be introduced.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-17
Showers Tonight,
Weather Forecast

LOCAL FoRgcAsrl lsnloudy snd in.
settled weather tonight and Saturday,
with prouabis local showers and thunder.
storms. Not much change IN terpsrsture.
STATE FoREcAaT=-ronipht and Sat
urday, partly cloudy 10 cloudy weather,
with probable local showers.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-17

ARMY IN FRANCE, May H.
American aviators in the section
northwest OF Toul brought down
another German airplane this morn
ing. Full details OF the action
have not been received. 1t appears,
however, that Lieutenant Edward
Rickenbacher OF Columbus. Ohio,
answering an alarm shortly after
daylight. encountered three enemy
planes. lie attacked them and shot
one down three kllomcters inside
tho enemy lines.
Lieutenant Rickcnbacher. former
ly an automobile racer, was
decorated with the French war
cross on Wednesday He assisted
in bringing down a German air
plane in enemy territory two weeks
ago
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-17
New York Stock List

NEW YORK, May i7.-Closing prices
on the New York stock exchange today
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-23
MADISON
COnstables Called out to Assist
in Keeping Order - Special
Cars to Take Union Men and
Strike. Breakers to Skowhegan
Trial

Ey orders Of tie Madison seiectmen
70 of the town constables We're called
out Monday to assist in the preserNa-
ton of order if needed. There was no
disturbance during the day, although
the strike breakers at the Madison
Woolen mill We're watched as they
came from work by crowd of curious
persons. During tile day summons to
appear as witnesses were served on
y persons for the hearing TO be held in
Skowhegan Tuesday in an attempt to
fix the responsibility for the disturb
ance of Thursday evening.
Mrs. Abbie Gray is laid up With a
broken ankle at her home on Old Point
avenue. Mrs. Gray started for church
Sunday evening. and when q short dis
tance from her residence slipped and
fell on an uneven sidewalk. and broke
both bones in her ankle. Mrs. Gray
will pass her SD birthday this week.
DR.. w. II. Kennison left town Mon
day afternoon on a business trip to
Boston. and for brief visit with his
mother in Springva!e.
The body of Mrs. Ida Marshall. who
died in Dorchester. Mass. was brought
TO Madison Monday night for inter-
ment in the Athearn cemetery. Mrs.
Marshall was the daughter of Nathan
Fletcher, former oldtime resident OF
this village.
a special car was run over the line
of the Somerset Traction Co. from
Madison TO Skowhegan Tuesday morn
ing to accommodate Il company of g.
members of the local lcbor unions and
Gympathizers who wished to attend the
trial Of the five persons who were ar
rested as a result of the fracas of last
Thursday evening. The strike break
ers followed in another car.
r. e. Barton Of Gardiner. vas in
Madison Tuesday on business con-
nected with the local plant of the IIol-
lingsworth e Whitney.
A fine concert program was given
Monday evening in the Free Baptist
church by local talent under the di-
rection of Austin's orchestra. There
was a large and appreciative audience
present and about $50 was netted for
the benefit of the church.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-23
FARMERS FEAR
Continued from Page One)
Mobilization Shipyard Workers

Mobilization OF shipyard workers. a
department statement tonight said. has
been placed entirely in the hands of
the employment service hy the Ship
ping Board. Independent recruiting BY
the board and the individual plants
will be discontinued to permit con-
centration OF effort during a two weeks
campaign beginning next Monday.
which viii culminatn III Il national
shipbuilders' registration work Feb. H.
by registering in the public service
reserve the statement SAYS men can
! be assured that they Will bn told when
they will be wanted.
The reserve now is listing men Will
ing to serve on railroads. in munition
plants and in the divisions of the army
which require skilled mechanics.
Employers Of labor, even in so-called
utessential industries viii lie helped by
the success of the registration. which Will
make it possible for the depa rtment of
labor to make a fair distribution of al.
calls for men and to minimize and equal
iZe the drain on industry which results
from unregult ed competition for men
between war Industries and dilferen,
branches of the goveriIpent. Labor is IN
entire sympathy with the creation of ,h,s
reserve, because it Will help to preyep,
the great hardships which fall upon work.
ihSmen by having no certain way of
Knowing whether or not there may be en-
ploymeut for them"
1t was estimated that from now unti,
next August 100000 men will be needed
for shipbuilding, this number iucludin.
the labor turnover, Many times this mum.
Der of voluntary workers is expected to nr
enrolled during registration week. Ans
peal to President Wilson to speed IN GOV.
erhmentai machinery in lid of production
so as to relieve the anxiety of farmers
as to labor supply, credit facilities ana
seed shortage, was made today in n.-
moral from the Federal Board Of Farm
organizations in behalf Of more than .
100000 organized farmers.
Farmers Ask Representation
SO far as we have learned" the memo.
RAJ says there is not a single genuine
farmer representative Of the oreanized
farmers of America in any position Of
authority in the food administration. the
ADVISORY council of national defense or
any OF the other special boards charged
WIN me conduct Of the war
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-23
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES
Bankruptcy Proceedings

petition in bankruptcy was f1ieu
on Saturday with Clerk Warren in the
United States court in Bangor by AL
bion J. Whitmore OF Bangor. who has
been engaged in real estate and insur-
ance there for some years. The liabll :
tiles are about $50, 900 and the assets
are about $500, chiefly exempt. Oi
the liabilities, about $4,000 is in Sc
cured claims and about $23,00o i'll unse-
cured There is an extended list OF
creditors, nearly all being Bangor con
Germs, banks and individuals
Other petitions have been flied as
follows.
Stillman j. Randall of Washburn
farmer Secured claims, $50. Unse-
cured, $1140.
Fred A. Hatch of Knox. farmer. Sc
cured claims. none. Unsecured. $460.40
Secured claims, $50 Unsecured
s7434s
Joseph Charette Of Fort Kent labor
er. Secured claims. none. Unse-
cured. s394.95.
John L. McInnis of Stockton Springs,
laborer. Secured claims, none Tnse-
cured. S110
Thomas A. Parent Of Brewer, labor
er. secured claims. none. Unsecured,
$367.57. The creditors are all located
in Waterville and Augusta.
George Foster French Of Portland
George Foster French, for many
years bookseller in Lunenburg, Vt.
where he was born. and Lewiston and
Portland. died Monday in Pennington,
having gone there for a shor, stay. He
served in the Signal Corps in the Civil
War in Co. K, Sth Vermont, and 80
years ago went to Portland. He was
twice married, his first wife being
Helen A. Wright Of Lunenburs. and his
second wife. who survives, Miss Lizzie
Norton of Pennington. lie va. .
member Of the Maine Society. Sons Of
the American Revolution.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-23
SUSTAIN DECISION
Excluding Issue Of Irish
World of Jan. 19 from
Mails

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.-The poStofflce
department has sustained the decision
OF the postmaster at New York in ex-
cluding from the second class mailing
privileges the issues of the Irish World
Of Jan. 1S, which contained editorial
matter held to be in violation of the
espionage act. In making this an
nouncement tonight, Solicitor Lamar
said the decision would not affect flu
ture issues Of the paper unless objec-
tionable matter is found in them.
The department has also under con-
sideration recent issues Of the Gaelic
American and the New York Free
mans Journal, other Irish papers held
up at the New York office for alleged
violati Of a similar nature.
Distribution Refused
New York. Jan. 2o-Distribu
ton in the mails of last week s
editions of the Irish World. the
Gaelic American and the Freeman s
Journal, three of the leading weekly
publications in this country. espousfng
the cause of Irish independence has
been refused by the postofflce authori.
ties pending an investigation, it was
lea rned from the editors of these papers
today. Matter published in the papers
is being passed. upon at Washington,
it was said to determine whether it IS
Of a nature entitled to second class
mailing privileges.
I'VE were informed unofficially that
the only reason for the postofiice de-
partments action said Robert f.
Ford, editor of the Irish World. was
oil 6 q
simultaneously a reproduction of a pc
tition signed by the Irish Women's
Council Of Dublin, which was present
Cd TO President Wilson by Hanna
Shelly Skefiington on Jan. II last.
The petition asked for definite in
ciusion of ireland by the United States
government as one of the small ma :
tions whose rights should be interna-
tionally recognized at the peace con-
ference TO follow the war.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-23
COMB PETROCRAD''
Lenine Urges All Sol
diers to Search for
Murderers of Minister
Shingaroff and Ko-
kOshkine

Petrograd Monday. ian. 21.-Premier
Lenne and Secretary OF State Nonch
Eurevitoh have ordered the Red Guard
and soldiers TO comb the city for the
motor car with Red Guards and sailors
who killed Shingaroff and Kohushkine.
The murder OF the former ministers has
created a feeling of protest and revulsion
among the Bolshevik officials, who arc
anxious to prevent the situation from
getting beyond their control.
The Petrograd Council of Workmen's s
and Soldiers Delegates adopted Il resolu
ton of the most strict censure of the muir
derers, declaring it never could approve
summary justice. and that no crimes ha i
been committed by those killed. The res
oIution urged all soldiers to search for
the murderers.
1t has been learned that the sailors who
of any crew stationed in Petrograd. bur
had recently arrived from Finland, where
they had been attached TO the Baltic
fleet.
The bodies of the slain ministers, to-
gether with those of the victims Of Fri
days demonstration. including NJ. LcSin-
off, Siberian member of the Constituent
Assembly, were viewed by thousands to-
day In chapel of the Marine hospital.
Four other members of the kerensky
government, who had been in another
hospital because of ilines>, today were
transferred to the kresy prison by the
Bolshevk authorities. They are a. Y.
Kartacheff. A. / KnoraIon, = n Tret.
yakoff, and S. A. Smiruon
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-23
PATRIOTIC
Continued from Page One)

declared United States senator Warren
c. Harding referring to Senator Stone 5
political speech yesterday in a statement
given out here today at meeting of the
Republican state centrals advisory com
mttee.
Patriotic Criticism
Il believe Republicans hereafter will
devotedly support all war measures nee
essary. but question further extraordinary
and unprecedented grants of power" he
asserted. There will be criticism, not
partisan, but patriotic. Inefficiency will
be pointed out and correction sought No
public official will dwell in sanctity here
after because he is a part of the admin
istration. Country first Win the war,
Save the republic
Referring to the split between Senator
Chamberlain and the President, Senator
Harding said
Senator Chamberlain has been the sta.
wart spokesman OF the administration.
with which he has been in political and
patriotic sympathy. He commands high
est esteem on both sides of the Senate II
were bearing a heavy load of respon-
sibility should want his cordial support -
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-23
POOL ROOM AFFRAY
Is AIRED IN COURT

Emil Sharek, Stephen Lazo. Alec
Skerensky. Joe MantusA and Matte
Johnson appeared before the munich
pal court Tuesday mornir. charged
With being parties TO an afE az. which
took place at the pool room OF John
Smith. Saturday afteroon last. Frank
Plumstead represented TIE State,
with Carroll n. Perkins for Mantush
Johnson and Skerensky and Weeks
and Clair for Sharek and La2o.
City Marshal Finnemore testified for
the State that ne was called To Smiths
pool room at LIS Saturdav afternoon
on account Of the disturbance and lat
er arrested :sIlarek and i.azo at the
Greek block. Later Johnson was
brought in very drunk ami about $50,
Mantush and Skerensly were arrested.
John Tard:f who happened to lie in the
pool room, also testified to what he
knew Of tie fight and Ed Page, maua-
ger of the pool room also gave his YER
sion to the court
After the above testimony was
heard, Johnson was imm madi lately dis
charged ard left the court accompan-
, led by his very bright little son, who
acted as his Interpreter Mantush was
also disc areed as II vas proven that
( he was not II party to the fight. Mr.
Perkins moved for Tie discharge of
Skerensky, but this was not allowed
by Judge Matthieu. Iantush and
Skererskr were then sworn as wit
nesses and wien MantuSlt, with Jacob
Shenson of Wins!ow as interpreter
| finished his testimony at 1880, court
| vas adjourned till p. NJ.
! The afternoon session of the -ial drag
ged slowl. along. the case being finished
about $50 o'clock. Lazor. Skercnsky and
Sharac.l were each fined s. ard costs
They appealed the case to the April term
of court and bail was fixed in the sum Of
$50
The trial OF the men who were :,nplcat-
ed in the evening Aght on Saturday last
will be held Thursday forenoon at ,
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-23
s600,0oo SCOUT FUND
Pres. Wilson Asks All
to Aid Movement to
Org nlze Nations
BOYS

New York, Jan. - A letter from pras
ident Wilson endorsing the mans of ne
hoy scouts OF America. was made public
here today. The Scouts seek to Increase
the organized boyhood' of the coun+~v
through campaign to raise ss53. .olo be-
tween Feb. ! and u. and to organize a
Scout leaders reserve corps Of Ien az,
men.
THE fine efficiency of the Boy Scouts o,
America must, Of course. be maintained -
reads the Presidents letter received by-
Colin II. Livingstone. head OF the ma
tonal council of the Scout organization.
The army and navy have drawn heavi-
~ upon the ranks for men who have gone
forth very gladly to make. if need be. the
supreme sacriiice. Men are needed as =
consequence as scout masters and leaders
- take their places. Money is needed.
moreover, to build the efficient unit of the
national system up to full strength |
hope that all who can make gifts to t.e
organization or serve as scout masters
VIII leel It their dat, TO help organize the
hundreds OF thousa nds of boys who nee
the leadership and the impulse of the Boy
scouts IN order that the nation NAV have
their Intelligent service
ANYTHING THAT = done Or gwen 10 in
rreas, the war efficiency of the Boy
SCOUTS viii he real contribution 20 .he
nation and will help win the war"
\ letter from secretary McAdno also
endorses the organization.