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Arizona republican., 1918-04-13
MAJOR BERKNER Is
 ARRESTED AT CAMP
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DENYING, N. M.. April 12.-Major John NJ. Birkner, 127th field artillery, was arrested at Camp Cody today, charged with violating the espionage act.
 Major Birkner who is a native of Germany. has been in the United states military forces for more than 90 years.
 The technical charge against the Of ficer was violation of section three, title one of the espionage act He was arrested by Deputy United States Mar shal George Ramsey, on instructions from United States Marshal Andrew Hudspeth. He will be taken to San ia Fe Sunday to appear before United States District Judge Colin Neblett.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-13
ACTIVITY AT KILL
 INDICATES GERMAN
 PLAN FUR SEA WAR
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GENEVA, Switzerland, April 12.- Great activity prevails at German naval bases, especially at Kiel Coal and ammunition are being shipped to the fleet in large quantities, according to information received here this morn ing from a reliable neutral source.
 German naval contingents, with heavy guns were recently recalled from western front to join the fleets and were replaced by Austrian artillery manned by land forces.
 Indications are that naval raid Of great magnitude is about to be att tempted
Arizona republican., 1918-04-13
Crisis Again
 Reached Says
 Gen. Maurice
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LONDON, April 12.-A definite crisis has again been reached, Major General F. B. Maurice, chief director of military opera tions at the war office, declared today.
 "The situation is undoubtedly unpleasant" he added. "The enemy is within short distance of BailIeul, which is an import ant railway center for feeding our Messines- Wytschaete front. He is also advancing in the direction of Hazebrouck, which is a very important railway center"
 General Maurice said that on
Arizona republican., 1918-04-13
GERMAN DIARY
 SHOWS SECRET
 WORK 0F SPIES
Captured Sailor From Hun Cruiser Leipsic Disclos- es That Daily Reports
 Are Sent Through Mexico
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 MARTINEZ. Cal, April 12,-German operations on the Pacific coast, includ- ing activities of the cruiser Leipsic and details of a systematic espionage system directed by a German vice consul in Mexico, whose identity is kept secret were laid bare today, ac- cording to the federal authorities, by the seizure of papers in the possession of Walter Peters, a sailor who will be interned for the duration of the war as q dangerous enemy alien.
 German Diary as Usual
 Peters was a sailor on the LelpSic from June, 1914. until she was sunk off Falkland islands in naval engage ment with British fleet. During that time the raider sank 26 ships, accord ing to a diary written by Peters and from which most of the evidence on espionage activities was obtained by the federal authorities. Peters ad- mtted authorship of the diary and said that the fact therein were true, the federal officials stated.
 Made Reports Daily
 The activities of Peters, according to the federal authorities. consisted of making @ daily report to the German vice consul on the progress of war ac- tiVities in the United States, and fur nishing the German officials with in- formation concerning the departures. destinations and routes of many yes sols which have left San Francisco re- gently Included in the papers seized W the federal officials were. maps of thu San Francisco and Seattle har bors. which were said 10 have shown the position and power of coast defens- es at those places.
 Reached Mexico But How?
 Peters was in the water six hours after the Leipsic was sunk, according to his diary and then was rescued, fol- lowing which he made his way into Mexico, met the German vice consul at a Mexican port and was furnished with money for transportation into tl-- United States. Federal authorities were at loss 10 discover the means by which Peters reached Mexico, as after the naval battle it was announced by the British admiralty that all the survivors were taken prisoner.
 Reached U. s. in June
 Peters arrived in the United States shortly before June ,, 1917. when he registered for the selective draft. Just previous to the passage of the act re- quiring the registration of enemy ali ens. Peters applied for his first natu- ,alzation papers. giving Denmark as ais birthplace. He did not register as an enemy alien, the federal authorities said.
 Worked Through Mexico
 Ono of Peters acts in the United States was the sending of his observa- tions on activities in this country tC the German vice consul in Mexico. According to the federal authori. ties. Peters said he had come to ( Mexican port from Germany. under orders to sail on the Leipsic, in June 1914 He signed on the Leipsic soo1 after and his diary tells of the cruise of the German vessel until she met he end.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-13
THREE ARE KILLED
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[RepubIIcan A. p. Leased WireJ
 DOUGLAS. April 12.-B. J. Mus tain of Fl Paso. Texas; J. M. OCon- ner of Maxwell N. NJ, and an uni- identified Mexican were killed and five Mexicans seriously injured when a railroad motor car crashed into a switch engine in the local railroad yarGs here tonight.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-13
NOYON ATTACKS ON
 FRENCH REFUSED
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WITH THE FRENCH ARMY IN FRANCE, Thursday evening, April IL. Two strong enemy attacks last night and this morning in the vicinity of Noyon. which were repulsed easily by the French. give rise to the question whether the Germans are about to make another attack on their southern flank.
 It is quite evident that the German high command is beginning to experi- ence some disquietude over the loss of so many men and the dislocaton of so many divisions which has not given the results expected.
 More Than 100 Divisions
 Already considerably more than 100 German divisions have been thrown into the fight and more than seventy divisions have since been withdrawn to fill up the gaps in the ranks. When it is remembered that the Germans tContnued on Page Twol
Arizona republican., 1918-04-13
British Field Marshal Issues Ringing Word to
 Great Army That Retreat Must Be Stopped at
 Any Cost---French Bringing Great Reserves

Press War Received Republican A. Leased Wrs} ~ REAT BRITAIN'S armies stand at bay in France VY and Flanders. After three weeks of combat
 which has ecpsed anything that has ragged during the entire four years of warfare Field Marshall Haig has issued command to his to hold their ground at what cost and fight with the knowledge that their blows struck flor the safety of their homes and the free dom of mankind" "
 End of First Phase of Struggle Passed
 The end of the first phase of this giant struggle now may be considered passed ''There must be retire ment is Hag's admonition which adds that the British fighting with their backs to the wall The with drawal in Picardy officially reported to have been part of the allied strategy but the period for such tactics seemingly has gone into history
 The order issued by the field marshal contains ar- other sentence which may be pregnant with significance.
 French Coming to Aid of English
 ''The French army is moving rapidly and n great force support he said This is the first official ntimation that the allies ready strike back at the German invaders This blow may not necessarily fall in Flanders Picardy but may be aimed at some part of the line where Generassimo Foch may believe he cut through the German front and compel the Teutons relax their pressure against the British.
 Allied Front is Strong Throughout
 The allies stand today a front which has been dented and battered but which is very strong throughout Tracing this line from the south is found to leave the old battle front at Braucour west of Laon From this point it to the west passes south of COucye Chateau and curves north until it reaches the Disc rver which it fol-
Arizona republican., 1918-04-13
ELEVEN DIE AND 5O
 INJURED IN PARIS
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PARIS, April 12.-German air planes attempted raid on the Paris district tonight. They dropped few bombs but it is, not known whether there were any casualties.
 The official statement on the raid says:
 German aitplanes crossed the lines going south. Only two sue ceeded in flying over the Paris dis trict dropping a few bombs. The warning was given at So:10 o'clock and all clear was sounded at 10:40
 "The number of victims is not yet known. but will be made public as soon as all reports are received
Arizona republican., 1918-04-13
ENGLISH MUST HOLD
 PRESENT LINES, HAIG
HOME RULE PLAN
 PRESENTED FROM
 IRISH DELEGATES

Six Horace Punket in Report Says Convention Which has been in Session For Months Has Formulated New Plan Which Will Form Basis For Home Rule-Ulste1
 Men file Minority Clam-Senate and Commons Planned
Arizona republican., 1918-04-13
Eleven Killed in Raid

PARIS. April 13.-Eleven persons were killed and 30 injured in Friday nights air raid on Paris. according to the latest official information
Arizona republican., 1918-04-13

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More Than 100 Divisions

tContnued on Page Two>
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-22
GETS Navy MAN
Second Glass Seaman Now at
Washburn S. A. T. G.
No New Flu Cases at College,
DIR. jeffrey Says.

1t is possible that students at the
Washburn army training corps may
have a chance to enlist in the navy.
This is purely deduction drawn from
the fact that John w. Bennett, second
class seaman. reported at Washburn
headquarters Monday for duty. Ben
nett was transferred to the Topeka
students army training corps from
Newport, r. !.
In a statement today Capt. Frank
E. Shaw, commander of the Washburn
unit, asserted that he does not know
why Seaman Bennett was assigned to
the Washburn unit. and he refused to
draw any conclusions in the matter.
All Captain Shaw would say was that
Bennett was here and had reported for
duty.
Influenza Under Control.
The Influenza situation at the col
lege is in the best possible shape today,
DR.. A. B. Jeffrey, surgeon in chief,
said today. Only eight men are in
the hospital today. and but one of
these is in bed. There are six cases
of influenza at the hospital. one case
of mumps and one case of pneumonia.
In the last seven days. according to
Doctor Jeffrey, there have been but
four men admitted to the hospital as
patients. Not a single man reported
for sick call today who was in such
observation, let alone in the hospital.
The one serious case at the Wash
burn fnfirmary is that of Harold
Lowe, whose condition has been crit
ica1 since last Friday. Several consul
tations have been held by prominent
local doctors, DR.. Jeffrey stated today.
Still Making Game Fight.
Once or twice the case has been
called hopeless, and according to one
report tho boy was given but two
hours to lI1c on one OCCASION. This
particular occasion was last Saturday
Eight-bu. the boy IS still alive and
putting up game fight. 1t is the cpin-
ion of the college authorities that
young Lowe will not succumb to pneu-
monia. and that he will be on his fest
convalescent within the month The
Parents and relatives of the sick BOY
are on the job. They are at the bed,
side continually and every effort is
being made by the college authorities
to cause as little anxiety or suffer-
ing to the parents as is possible I'M
der the circumstances.
Doctor Jeffrey said today that every
man in the Washburn command has
been examined within the last two
days for symptoms of any kind of dis
ease, and he said that not a single
case has been found within that time
which could he in any way declared
serious enough for confinement to OBJ
servation quarters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-22
ARREST THEM SOON
Many Enemy Alien Women in To-
peka Have Not Registered.

That there are at least thirty enemy
alien women still at large within the
restricted zones of Topeka who have
not obtained government permits is
the expressed opinion of C. c. Jack
son, chief deputy United States mar
shall. The allotted time for the regis
tration of alien women has passed and
it is declared at the marshars office
that there are a number of women on
Topeka who did not register.
1t was stated that list of the names
of these women is being made up, pre-
paratory to making arrests at the di-
rection of the attorney general at
Washington. Jackson stated that he
had written the attorney general for
further information and that some ac-
ton would be taken in the near fu-
ture
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-22
NO EXTRA EDITION
Newsboys Give Topekans Wrong
Impression Thru YeIls.

Newsboys in the western part of the
city today made many sales and gave
out a wrong impression to hundreds
of peaceful residents by yelling lex
ira edition." Purchasers found they
were buying the regular noon edition
of the State Journal. issued on the
streets at 1870 o'clock daily. Not that
the noon edition isn't worth the price
but it was not printed in the form of
an extra" and carried none of the
sensational news that deserves an
extra" in these war times. The State
Journal asks persons to call the office
if they are in doubt as to the news
boys activities and they will be told
if an extra has been issued.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-22
A CLUMSY TRAP
Senator Lodge Talks of tEc German
Peace Note Reply,

Washington, Oct. Ex-senator Lodge
OF Massachusetts,, Republican leader.
in a statement today branded Ger
many's latest note as a Clumsy trap,
awkwardly set, to involve US in diplo-
matte discussions" and said if 1t Is
answered at all. it should be with de-
mands only for unconditional sur
render. +
1T seems to me unbelievable" said
senator Lodge, that any one should
be taken in by the last German note.
1t is vanished over with a little false
flattery. directed to the president and
the people of the United States, which
can deceive no one. In other respects
it is a clumsy trap. awkwardly set to
involve us in diplomatic discussions
of all things to be avoided. 1t will not
bear the slightest analysis
They desire to discuss details. What
they call details are the vital issues of
the war. No attention need be given
to their denial of illegal and inhumano
actions. Only day or two ago they
took fifteen thousand women and girls
out of Lille when they abandoned that
city. Is that military act, in accor-
dance with international law? They
wish to refer the destruction of our
women and children on the Lusitania
to a neutral commission"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-22
NO thine, PLEASE"
Rcil Telephone Company Does Away
With Old Accommodation.

The Southwestern Bell Telephone
company. because of unusual condi-
tions, states that it is no longer in
position to give subscribers the time of
day. and has filed the following rule
with the public utilities commission:
THE demands made upon the company's
operators for information not connected
with the furnishing of telephone service,
such as inquiries for time of day having
reached such proportions which seriously
interferes with efficient and legitimate ser
vice. same will be discontinued on and
after October %, 1915"
A. J. Mackey, OF Topeka, district
manager, states, that his company
answers approximately 10000 requests
per day for the time of day. in the
state of Kansas, and that the discon-
tinuance of this practice will permit
the time of more than twenty opera
tors to be given to the subscribers
regular and necessary telephone calls.
In view of the shortage of help in all
lines of business. which condition the
telephone company has also had to
face, the company asks the co-opera-
ton of its patrons in putting this
change into effect that it may be in a
better position to meet the necessary
demands made upon is service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-22
LOCAL MENTION

Inc state charter board has granted
charter to the American Cemetery
company. of Wichita, whose canitaI
stock Is 100000. The purpose of this
company. as set out in its application
ior a charter. is to maintain cemet.r-
les In cities of 5000 or more ponuIa
tlon' such cemeterier not to Include
more than zoo acres each.
The Woman's Relief Corps conven-
tlon Tor the first district. department
OF Kansas. which was to have heen
held in Holton, Thursday and Fridav
OF THIS week, has been postponed ,n+;1
November z and g.
Safety razor t'ades sharpened bet.
ter thar new. 35c s5c doz. Brunt-M Mar
'fn--Adv.
Miss Helen Dunn is i'll at Stormont
hospital, threatened with pneumonia.
months ago from Denver. Colo. to he
student secretary for Kansas for the
Y. w. c. A. She was formerly one OF
the student workers in the West Cen
tra1 field, headquarters for which are
in Denver.
A c. kfingaman has good business
location for rent next to Novelty. Also
SIX rooms up stairs. Phone 5s9.-Adv.
Carl Linden, of Topeka. ha. received
orders to report for military duty at
san Antonio. Tex. He will leave
Wednesday.
raid on the San Karr place. 1927
y. van Buren, street. by Officers Joe
Wonderly. John Anderson and Mitchell
Bundy. Melted ~ pint bottles of liquor
Monday. The liquor was found under
some hay in the manager of a barn
karr was away from home at the
time, but his wife was taken to pol &c
headquarters. booked on the charge
of having liquor in her possession and
released on bond.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-22
THANKS THE FARMERS
Pershing Says They Have Been Great
est of Aid in the War.

New York, Oct. 22.-General PERISH
ing has sent a letter of appreciation
to the farmers of America who, he
says, have not only supplied their
quota of fighting men and bought
largely of liberty bonds, but have in
creased crops both last year and this
more than 1000 million bushels
above normal production.
The letter addressed to Carl Vroo-
man, assistant secretary of agriculture,
and made public here by the commit
tee on public information. says:
Food is of vital necessity, and from
the day of our entry into the war
Americas army of food producers
have rendered invaluable service to
the allied cause by supporting the SOL
diers at the front thru their devoted
and splendidly successful work in
the fields and burrows at home"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-22
TO TRAIN NURSES
Christ Hospital Will Turn Out
r.. G.. Workers.
Appointment as School Comes
From st. Louis.

Christ's hospital of Topeka has re-
ceived the signal honor of being chosen
by the southwestern division of the
American Red Cross as a training
school in a practical course of 24O
hours for young women who have
completed the Red Cross instruction
in home hygiene and care Of the sick.
The young women who take this
training at Christ's hospital are to be
trained for overseas service as nurses
aides. DR.. w. E. McVey will have
which these women will receive their
training. thru a supervising nurse I'M
der his direction
Take Applications Friday.
Dean ]. P. Deb. Kaye, business head
of the hospital, will be ready to re-
ceive applications Of young women
wishing to take the course. on Friday
morning, at II o'clock, at Christ's
hospital Any young woman qualified
by the previous Red Cross training re-
quired, who wishes to enter the spe-
cial department in the hospital, may
call on Dean Kaye at the hours desis-
mated.
The plan of the course provides
training for four hours day the first
week, and after that eight hours a day
until the 240 hours required shall be
finished After the completion of the
course. students are rec ommended &C
cording to. the progress they have
made to the divisional superintendent
at st. Louis. and after that will be
called into service by the government.
Work Appreciated.
LYDIA w. Anderson, who was in To-
peka last winter in connection with
Red Cross nursing service, is director
of the southwestern division of the
Red Cross, and in her letter appoint
ing Christ hospital as the institution
for the government service asked of
it, she says: THE nursing depart
ment of rhe American Red Cross ap-
preciates very much your help in this
important department of our national
organization"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-22
STOP PAIN! RUB
NEURALGIA AWAY
instant relief from nerve torture
and misery with old "St.
Jacobs Liniment"

Rub this soothing. penetrating lini-
ment right into the sore. inflamed
nerves, and like magic-neuralgia dis
appears. st, Jacobs Liniment' con-
quers pain. 1t is a harmless neuralgia
relief which doesn't burn or discolor
the skin.
Don't suffer, It's so needless. Get
a small trial bottle from any drug
store and gently rub the aching
nerves and in just a moment you
will be absolutely free from pain and
suffering.
No difference whether your pain or
neuralgia is in the face, head or any
part of the body, you get instant re-
lief with this old-time, honest pain de-
stroyer-it can not iniure-AdV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-22
May Remove Ean.

Springfield, Mo-, Oct. 22.-With
three deaths yesterday and two today
from Spanish influenza local health
authorities expressed confidence that
the worst epidemic in the history of
Springfield, had subsidized. There is a
tendency toward removal of the ban
against public assemblies Sunday If
there is no increase in the number of
new cases. A meeting will be held Fri
day to discuss the situation. The ac-
ton of the board of health will be
guided by vote of the representatives
of practically every civic organiza ton.
Only ten new cases were reported to-
day. There have been at total of 160
deathse here from influenza
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-22
TYPICAL ALLIED COMMENT
What Papers OF Three Countries
Say of the German Note.

American (New York Mail)-
ITO the latest falsehoods, evasions
and diplomatic subterfuges at
tempted by Germany, the Ameri-
can people can have but one re-
joinder: You must surrender I'M
conditionally.'
British London Post)-"Ger-
many's position is unchanged. I'm
less she is disarmed we cannot af-
ford to talk. thus giving Germany
the advantage of an INSCRIPTIONS
liar over an honest man"
French paris Midi)-"The pres
ent German government is not re-
sponsibie. Scheidemann is no bet
ter than -Hollweg He is
also a scrap of paper man. But
Wilson will not be duped"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-22
DELIBERATE DESTRUCTION
Tho Germans, in Sheer Caprice,
Burned and Destroyed Houses.

London. Oct. 22.-Not one of sew
eral hundred houses in Douai in
spected by the correspondent of the
Daily Mail at British headquarters is
in a habitat BILE condition. Apparently
the inhab itants were removed SO that
the Germans billeted in the town
could have free hand over the houses
and their contents.
The south and east sides of, the
Grande Place, the correspondent adds
were blown to the ground. number
of houses in the southern part of the
town were burned, apparently out of
sheer caprice. The handsome city
hall was striped of it's candelabra and
the archives there were thrown about
in confusion.