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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-13
Offensive Continues

Paris, Sept. 13. : American and
French troops are continuing their pro-
gress in the st. Mihiel battle, dispatch
es received by Paris newspapers report
ed late today.
"The Americans have broken thru
the German lines in the Woevre and
made a considerable advance, which
imperils occupants on the southern end
of the salient" said the Petit Journal.
"0wing to the difficulties of the ter
rain. the progress already gained is
most satisfactory"
Completion of this brilliant success
would lberate the Toul-Verdun rail.
way" the Petit Parisien declared.
The Echo De Paris learned that all
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-13

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-13

Front, Sept. 12.-(Night.)-It is un-
officially reported the French have oc-
eupied St. Mihiel lat the tip of the
salient.)
The important town Of Thiaucourt
was taken by the Americans this after
noon. They also seized Pannes, Boullon-
vile and Nonsard.
London, Sept. 13-St. Mihiel at the
apex Of the salient before Metz has
fallen to the French, it was unofficial
ly reported here today.
The report of the capture of st. Mi
hiel was also cabled the United Press
by Frank j. Taylor from the front
There is no official confirmation.
London, Sept. 13.-In their offens-
i've against the st. Mihiel salient the
Americans have captured sixty guns,
according to information from the bat
tie front received here today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-13
ST. MIHIEL CAPTURED

BY fTanK j. TayI0r
With the Americans on the Metz
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-13

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-31
U. s. TROOPS OK.
FOCH LEADERSHIP
Baker Says SammieS Approve
Action Which viii Let
Them Participate.
Associated Press Service

Associated Press Service.
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
lN FRANCE. March a0.-"I am de-
lighted at Gen Pershings prompt
and effective action i'm placing all
the American troops and facilities
at the disposal of the allies in the
present situation" said Secy Of
War Bake. i'm a statement given
out at headquarters today
"It viii meet with hearty ap-
proHal i'm the United States. where
the people desire their expedition
8ry forces 20 be Of the utmost ser
vice in The common cause. the Sec
rctary continued
81 have visited all the American
troops iu France. some Of them re-
Gently and had AN opportunity 20
observe the enthusiasm with which
officers and men received the an
noIucement that they would be- Used
in the present conflict one regi
ment 10 which the announcement
was made spontaneously broke inl0
cheers
Sec'y Baker for obvious reasons
declined to discuss just what part
the American eXpedItionary forces
MAY play ~ are playing. This ~il
become known "a due time
The news thaf the force was %
participate AZ an was met with
cheers and shouts of delight from
one end of the American zone q
the other. even at the front
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-31
DAVIES SCORES
WISCONSIN NAN
Opponent Says He Has Moth
ing to Regret in Vote
on Resolution.
Associated Press Service

Associated Press service.
ASHLAND Wis. March 5o.-"My
republican opponent saws ne has
nothing TO regret i'm his vote on the
McLemore resolution declared Jo-
seph E. Davies in a speech here to-
night.
AT no time during the war was
the patriotism of the country more
intensely aroused that it was over
the McLemore resolution. he con-
tinued
at that time the voice of America
was heard no more patriocaIly or
Loldly than through the great re-
publican leaders. Can il be that the
republicans OF Wisconsin can now
swallow the kind of loyalty shown
by these few men who even vet in-
sist that they would again vote
against Their country if the oppor-
tUnity only afforded itself.
"Everywh ere ] have been L have
found the true hears of loyal repub-
licans declaring that they propose O.
fight partisanship and stand by the
country at this time and that the
measure Of republican loyalty is not
10 be taken by half-hearted devotion
10 American rights
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-31
REPORT MEXlCANS ARE
RAIOING TEXAS B0RDEF

Ell PASO. Tex Mar 30-Chief
of Police Pollock late this after
noon received o report that 30
mounted MeXicans had crossed the
Rio Grande from Mexico and were
raiding the valley on the TeXa
side about six miles -0utheast OF
III PasO
Ph0vost guards. depuhies and p0
live were dispatched to intercept
the raider
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-31
NO LOCKOUTS
OR STRIKESIN
time OF WAR
Representatives of Capital
and Labor Project Program
Curing Conference at
Washington, D. C.
Associated Press Service

Associated fress service
WASHINGTON. March co.
Agreement that there shall be no
strikes or lOckouts during the war
and a recommendation that all in
dustrial disputes be settled by a
government mediation body are the
principal provisions OF "A national
war labor program projected by
representatives Of capital and labor
and made public tonight by Sec'y of
Labor Wilson.
The program was drawn up by six
representatives Of capital. six OF Ia
Dor and two men representing 1he
public after conferences LASTING for
more than a month.
Taft And Walsh Meet.
The public Representatives were
Former Pres't Taft and Frank F..
Walsh.
The mediation body would be
known as the national war labor
board TO be made up as was the
board that prepared the program.
In addition there would be local
boards in the industrial centers to
deal Immediately with any contro-
versies that might arise.
Principles and policies TO govern
the relations OF workers and their
employers in war industries we're
agreed 10 as follows:
There should be no strikes or
lockouts during the war.
The right OF workers to organize
in trade unions and to bargain col
lectively. through chosen represen-
tatives. is recognized and affirmed.
Employers Can UniOnize.
The right Of employers TO or
ganiZe in associations of groups and
20 bargain collectively, through
chosen representatives is recog-
nized and affirmed
Employers should not discharge
workers for membership in trade
unions. nor for legitimate trade un-
ion activities
The workers i'm the exercise of
their right 10 organize. shall not
use coersive measures to induce per
sons TO join their organizations. nor
TO induce employers TO bargain or
deal herewith.
In establishments where the un-
ION shop exists the 81 me shall con-
unue and the union standards as
TO WAGES, hours of labor and other
conditions OF employment shall be
maintained.
The Open shop System.
In establishments where union
and nou-union men and women
NOW work together and the employ
or meets or s. with employees or rep
resentatives engaged in said estab
Ishments the continuance Of such
condition shall not be deemed a
grievance.
Established safe guards and reg
uiations for the protection of the
health and safety Of workers shall
not be relaxed.
III IL shall become necessary 10
employ women on work ordinarily
performed by men, they must be al
lowed equal pay for equal work and
must not be allotted tasks dispro-
portionate 10 their strength.
The basic eight hour day is rec
ognized as applying in all cases in
which existing law requires -. In
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-31
new PROGRAM
TO ENCOURAGE
YARD OWNERS
$50 Motor Driven Ships Will
be Constructed by Private
Interests for Trade in
Pacific Countries.
Assoaated Press Service:

WASHINGTON. March 3O.-A
new ship building program for pri-
vate interests was approved today
by the shipping board as a further
Offset TO the drive against allied
tonnage which is being made by
German submarines.
Chairman Hurley announced that
the request of the Atlantic and Pa
cihc steamship co. for permission
to place contracts with ship yards
in Oregon for $50 motor driven
wooden ships of 5000 tons each
had been granted, under certain re-
strictions. Since the new contracts
Will not interfere with the govern
ment program either in timbers or
machinery. officials of the board
were frankly enthusiastic over the
idea
We want TO encourage American
ship owners TO put their money into
building more ships" Mr. Hurley
declared. IF all owners would fol-
low the idea, the American Flag
would soon set back on the seas"
The government building pro-
gram for March surpassed the goal
set in launchings by $4,000 tons. the
shipping board announced today
but fell short in deliveries. because
of shortage of steel plates Thirty
hulls of 232.7S6 tons were put into
the water and 20 vessels Of 10000
tons were completed.
Submarine Toll Grows.
Growth of the submarine toll has
spurred officials 20 greater efforts
10 hasten the building of ships The
four official announcements issued
in London this month contained the
records of 81 British ships sunk Of
which "a we're of more than 1900
tons each. In February the loss of
81 British ships, OF which 40 were
more than 1900 tons each was re-
corded. The total increase was II
ships. or % percent.
The proposal of the Atlantic and
Pacific company 10 build the fleet
of motor ships was presented to the
shipping board by senator McNary
of oregon. Eastern capitalists were
said 10 be financing the scheme.
Their identity could not be con-
frmed officially but the DuPonts
were said to he among those inter
ested. Each ship probably would
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-31
Worth a Visit
DSWnrOWR Monday

BRANDON'S ~ Wartime bar
gains
McGuL'S 'S-Big reduction sale
IN al department
SAX-Slk sale.
WALK-OVE ONfords for
spring S4-5o TO 50.
ROBERTSONS-Apru sale of
fine wash goods.
ELLSWORTH'S - Neponset az
55 cents a square yard.
ECONOMY-After Easter sale
Of coats. suits and hats
CLAUER's - Diamonds - April
birthstone
SAILORS ~ Nine-piece dining
set. s109
ELBEL'S 'S-A Victrola 90 make
the home comElcte-
WHEELOCK = - New victor
records on sale tomorrow.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-31
WASHINGTON
THINKS PUSH
IS WEAKENING
Chief of Ordnance Questioned
Regarding Expansion of the
Great Artillery Plans of
War Department.
Associated Press Service

Associated Press Service:
WASHINGTON. March 3O.-OHi-
cials here tonight awaited with in
tense interest more detailed reports
of the German drive against the
French in the region Of Montdidier.
Conflicting reports received by the
French embassy late today from
Paris and issued by the British wa
office in London early tonight LEFT
the situation in doubt
An official dispatch 70 the French
EN- bassy saying that French re-
serves had stopped the German ad-
vance on a 25-mile front from Las
signy TO Moreuil were received with
elatiOn and were taken by officers
generally TO indicate that the Ger
man army was rapidly losing its
driving power. A few hours later
however. the British war office
statement told of the capture by the
Germans Of six villages in the re-
gion Of Montdidier and added that
on a part of that front heavy fight
ing continued and that the situation
was unknown.
Officials were hopeful that the
adVices,to the French embassy were
based upon later information from
the French front than was the
British war office announcement.
The statement i'm the French dis
patch that reserves had stopped the
Germans was accepted in some
force OF the reserves were used after
the Germans had advanced The
French official war office statement.
however, was expected TO clear up
this point.
Senate Studies Map.
Members of the senate military
committee during the regular meet
ing today with war department Of
fcials, were shown on the map IN
the war council rooms the status Of
the great battle. as reported by Gen.
Pershing. The meaning Of various
maneuvers was explained by officers
and the senators were not inclined
later 10 underrate the seriousness IF
the German menace. They were
told also. however, that the battle
was shaping itself we'll for the coun-
ter blow and when they left the
council rooms they had high hopes
of the possibilities of that move
ment
Consideration of reports Of prog
ress on American war preparations
was delayed until the battle situa-
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-31
ALLEGED AIDE OF
SPIES DIES SUDDENLY

Associated Press Service:
NEW YORK, Mar. 30-Madame
Despina Davidovitch Storch. the
Young Turkish woman who was
charged with being the leader of
band Of German spies taken into
custody in this city a fortnight ago.
died suddenly today in her quarters
on Ellis island. il was learned to-
night
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-31
RELEASE MRS. MOONEY
ON $4,000 BAIL

SAN FRANCISCO. Mar. 39-Mrs.
Rena Mooney was granted release
from jail today on bail OF $500 on
each OF two charges of murder
against her in connection with a
preparedness day parade bomb ex-
plOsion here In 1915.
Mrs. Mooney had been i'm Jail
since July -. 1916 She was
brought 10 trial and acquitted OF one
Of the eight charges against her.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-31
War Fund Committees
Statement to Public

The patriotic and philanthropic
people of South Bend propose
10 do their part by raising a War
Chest fund OF not less than $780,
600 20 meet the demands that Will
be levied upon this community
during the year. April l. >. 1918 to
April Is. 1919. The enterprise is
a great one and vitally affects the
entire population. Naturally in
formation is desired on several
important subjects. To furnish
this authoritatively the following
statements have been prepared by
a committee representing the
Chamber of Commerce.
The fund will be incorporated
under the laws OF the state of In
diana and administrated by "a
board of directors Of nine or
eleven persons. The selection Of
the board of directors has been
delegated TO five trustees as fol-
lows:
Mayor f. r Carson, chairman.
Abe Frank
l.. NJ. Hammerschmidt
W. II. Holland
Clement Smoger.
The trustees have been request
ed 10 appoint the board Of direc-
tors as soon as possible after the
articles Of incorporation and by
laws have been drafted and ap-
proved. The trustees invite all
people who are interested i'm tho
fund to suggest names of persons
TO consider in the election of the
board of directors.
In dra fling the constitution
and bylaws the committee in
charge has been instructed 10
provide that anv project Of a pa
triotic nature approved by the
federal government will on de-
mand receive consideration from
the directors of the fund. Pro-
vision also will be made TO care
for any local organized charity
already i'm existence recognized by
the Federation for Social Service.
In the distribution of the War
Chest fund no disbursement can
be made by the directors without
the approval OF six or seven OF the
directors respectively in the event
that total number of directors viii
be nine or eleven.
The sums when aDDortioned to
any organization whether Of an
international. national or civic
character will be administered by
those Empowered 10 lock after
the interest Of such orga uization.
For example an appropriation TO
the Polish relief fund would very
properly be administered by the
organization. existing for that
purpose. An APPROPRIATION TO the
Federation for Social Service
would be administered by the
proper officers OF that organiza-
tion An appropriation 20 the
Red Cross would be administered
by those chosen and authorized
TO look after the interest Of such
beneficiary.
It is intended that the War
Chest campaign will be the only
public solicitation for patriotic
and civic relief work during the
year
Committee.
A. GRAHAM
- q. G. HA%CH.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-31
PREMIER LL0YD-GEORGE
ANNOUNCES F0CH, CHIEF
Associated press Service

AseDrIdfeG IFess NeTTIcp
LONDON. Mar. 30-Premier
Lloyd George today announced the
appointment OF Gen. Foch as com
mander Of the allied armies or the
western front
From the first day the war cal
met has been IN constant session
hdd in communication with head
quarters and with the French and
American governments a number
Of measures have been taken iu
concert between the governments
20 deal with the emergency.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-31
LIBERTY LOAN BOND
BILL o. KID BY HOUSE

Associated Press Service:
WASHINGTON. March 50.-The
Liberty loan bond bill was passed
unanimously by the house tonight
in virtually the same form as re
ported from the ways and means
committee which framed il in ac-
cord with recommendation OF Sec'y
McAdoo. IL now goes 10 the senate
which is expected 10 pass il Mon
day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-31

art Can1paj9!, for Cjty's Great Energen
South Bends War Chest
Drive for $5OO,OOO is on

South Bends War Chest drive $500 IS
FULLY 800 people witnessed the exhibition drill ceremonies
which marked the opening of the campaign staged the
court house Main St. last night which SegtMai W. Jordan
of the Canadian soldiers who will be South Bend during the
week of the solicitation, made the principal talk
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-31
SUGGESTED BASIS
FOR CONTRIBUTIONS
10
South Bend Patriotic and Civic
Relief Fund
"THE WAR CHEST"
Monthly Income Mon

Tor intermediate income eu-
lis,ments should b. I'm proportion
10 above
Tor income above $4,000 par
annum. the enli-tmeut- should
~ increased in proportion to the
ability 90 give. ranging from 8
per cent up.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-31
GERMANS ARE
RUSHING BIG
GUNSFORWARD
French Expect Enemy to Use
More Reserves in Attempt
to Smash Through Allied
Line-AIIieS Confident.
BULLETIN


Associated Press Service
LONDON. March 30.-Thc Ger
mans have captured thc villages OF
Aubvillcr~ (hc and onc-half mile
northwest Of Montdidicr) GricNcuc~
CantignY. Mc~ncii. ~. George. Lc
MOnchel and AycncOuU. thc war Of
fcc announced this evening tau thr
villages named are I'm the Mont
didier rcgion).
Heavy fighting ~ progressing to
the eastward Of ANcncOur 1.-TWO
miles south Of Montdidicrl thr "N-
act situation i~ unknown. \ hCaNv
, rain i falling
Besides gaining ground south and
southeast Of MOntdidicr the Ger
mans made some Droarc-- Nvc~t OF
the Avrc. (SOuthcaSt Of Amic~D
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-31

PARIS Mar 3O-The battle of front contin-
ued the whole day and extended along $50 Kilometres the
war office announcement tonight.
The assaults multiplied force mcessant, but
French attacks everywhere stopped the onsaughts
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-31


WITH THE FRENCH ARMY
/ IN FRANCE. Friiay, March 30.
The impression tonight among
The troops fighting along the
front is that the battle viii de-
velop into a long struggle simi-
lar to those at Nerdun and The
first battle Of the S0mme. The
Germans are making strenuous
efforts TO bring their heavy arr
tillery forward 10 support their
infantry which has borne The
brunt of the whole engagement
thus far.
Tt is considered probable shat they
VIII make another formidable rush
. with all their available reserves.
/ but the allied commanders view the
I future with confidence They re-
gard the situation as general
I rule. satisfactory. and believe that
/ the change viii Doe toward improve
/ ment.
The Germans now occupy sort
/ of pocket in the Franco British
/ lines which leaves them open .o
/ flank attacks For this reason they
/ extended their attacking line 90 the
. eastward of Arras for the purpose
/ of smoothing out a sharp salient.
. tut in order 20 be successful thew
/ viii be compelled 20 pay a heavy
I price Whether they viii be able
10 afford this after the extremely
heavy losses they have sustained g
foy them to Judge
1 Phey used up larger number n
/ divisions Of their reserves than they
/ foresaw would be necessary 20 make
the progress they had already
/ achieved. for the resistance ~ the
+. British was unexpected consider
ing their immense disparity q
/ mum bers as compared 10 the at
/ tackers.
- Mile Front
The front now extends aDproTi-
mately - miles and the French
occupy the line 10 within "a few
kil0meters south of the S0mme
river. Everywhere the French ana
British are w0rHn- n complete
harmony holding their newly oceu-
pied positions with wonderful tee
uacity on Thursday when the Gar-
mans occupied a hII called Mount
Renaud. the intention of retak.ng
IL was expressed nr French geu-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-31

Many American transport sections work bringing
plies the French who engaged battle the south
around Moreu and LaSSigny with who
have delivered powerful attacks Baked
goung along the northern side of the salient they have driven
the allied line the Germans break through the
southwest and south Along front of 25 miles from Moreu
the Avre to Lasssny tremendous battle waged all Saturday
The German from the army and
der the leadership of Gen Hue who sending his for
ward massed formation, following the other without
The French have stopped the Germans and have
attacked with Correspondents this section
of the line declare that the French only of
the holding the others for powerful blow the oppor
tune MOI
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-31
Latest War Bulletins

PARIS Mar. Slight dead among whom four women
81 wounded including children
the casualties resulting from the bombardmen of Paris today
Asoia ted PressS rvice:
PARIS. Mar 3l-Miss Marian c. CrandeI of Alameda Calf,
killed Wednesday night during German bombardmen
Menehoud She had returned her from the soldiers
the street. where she oyed worker,
when shell crashed through her window.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-31

PARIS Mar. 3O-Pas again bOmbarded by the long dis
German this There have been few
ualites.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-31

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-31
THE WEATHER

Indiana Fair. wa rmer Surra ~
Monday fair. colder tr n.-rt
Lower Michigan, Partly cloudy
sunday probably local rams north
portions Monday partly cloudy and
colder.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-31

4. GRAHAM.
G. G. HANCH.
FRED WIFDMAN
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-08-06
ANOTHER MASON
MAN IS WOUNDED
IN OVERSEAS FIGHT
Grover Frederick Who Left I'm Second
Squad Of Mason County Selects,
Reported as Being Wounded
In Action.

Another Mason county man has
been injured in action.
Mr., and Mrs. Samuel Frederick, of
the Mayslick neighborhood yesterday
received telegram from the War
Department informing them that their
son, Grover Frederick had been in
jured in action but the extent of his
injuries were not given.
Young Frederick left Maysville in
the second squad of selects to leave
here. He was in the squad captained
by Henry Helmer and Lisle Threlk-
eld After receiving his training at
Camp Zachary Taylor, he was hurried
overseas and has been there for sew
eral months.
The young man has been in several
engagements heretofore and has seen
much of France since he has been
overseas.
He is a cousin of Mr.. Arthur Fred
erick, of this city, who this morning
stated that nothing further had been
learned by the family except the for
NAL telegram from the government
authorities announcing the injury.