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Morris tribune., 1918-03-15
discomfort.
ATTACK big BUSINESS"

ATTACK big BUSINESS
"Your leaders are continually at
lacking what you term-Big Bust
ness. Personally am as strongly op-
posed as any one to what is known
as government by big business. l
would be equally opposed to a gov
eminent by any particular industrial
class. The public official who would
allow himself to be controlled by the
self-appointed guardians of some GER
tain element of society would there
by render himslf unfit to hold public
office
IF l, as Governor of this state,
would permit myself to be put in a
position where I could be compelled
to cater to any particular set of men
or where 1 could not be fair to organ
lied or unorganized lobar, to farm
ers' organizations or any other or
CARNATIONS, to big business or to lit
tie business, would be unworthy of
the confidence of the voters of our
commonwealth who can freely or
secretly exercise their rights of
franchise without the payments of
SIS to INSCRIPTIONS schemers for the
privilege of voting or being told how
to vote.
INVITATION INSINCERE
knowing as I do the political am
billions of your organization and the
false charges that some of it's leaders
and agents have made through your
official newspapers against honest
and patriotic public officials, can
not believe that back of the invita-
ton you have sent me is any SINGER
ity of purpose
"The failure on the part of any
one to turn over the state govern
ment to those of your officers who
have assumed the organization of the
alleged Nonpartisan league, and the
control of the millions of dollars col
lected from it's members, undoubtedly
will create opposition, but 1 know
that such men, pretending to be
friends of some particular class, and
deceiving some we'll intentioned peo-
pie, cannot long continue their policy
of deception, for the patriotic farm
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-29
ALL ARRANGED
BELL SAYS OF
HA|C'S RETIRING
American General Tells Sen
ate Of British Plans,

WASHINGTON, March D.-The
British withdrawal before the German
advance was made, according to pre-
arrangement plans and is "all over
now" Maj. Gen. l. Franklin Bell today
told the senate military committee lie
said the allies have known Of the Ger
man preparations for the present drive
since soon after they were begun and
made active preparations TO face Il.
General Bell recently returned IRON
the battle front
General Bell was called by the senate
military committee to inform the mem
bers regarding conditions on the battle
field lie said the German generals
recently were quoted as saying two
months preparations was necessary for
the present drive.
81 don't doubt but that It might have
taken longer" he declared. There has
been an impression, he added, that the
allies we're partly ignorant OF German
plans, but that he denied, declaring he
was informed confidentially Of the
allies preparations to face the Germans
when he was there and declared that
the British withdrawal was according
to a pre- arranged plan.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-29
OFFICIAL REPORTS
BRITISH

LONDON, March D.--The text
OF the British official statement Is.
sued this morning Is a. follows;
Further strong attacks we're
made by the enemy yesterday after.
noon and evening al several points
along the battle front North Of the
Somme Dur troops have maintained
their positions and have gained
ground In places by successful
sQunteS-stiacks. A number OF pris-
Aers and machine guns were cap
tured by US,
The enemy again suffered ex-
ceedingly heavy casualties. His fre-
quent attacks which we're pressed
with great determination through.
out the day, gained only our out
post lines, after several hours Of
severe hand-to-hand fighting His
reserves were then sent forward
against our battle positions and
were everywhere thrown back with
great loss Our machine guns, ar
tillery and rifle fire did great exc
eution upon his ranks.
South OF the Somme also heavy
and continuous fighting took place
in the evening. Our troops, after
maintaining their line all day in the
face OF repeated assaults by superior
enemy ioeees. have withdrawn
short distance from their advanced
positions "
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-29
WOMEN HELD IN
VICE CRUSADE
FOUND DISEASED
Tests Show That Seven Out
Of Eight Are Victims,

Seven OF the eight women arrested
by special rading squads Of the police,
as result of the passage Of the vice
ordinance were found to be suffering
with social diseases, according to the
report made this morning to Mayor
Overholser, by DR.. A,C Hirschield
assistant city physician, who made the
tests with the assistance Of DR.. Wann
Langston, DR.. Felix Gastineau and the
University Of Oklahoma school Of med-
cine.
Two of the seven affected we're found
to be suffering to such an extent that
their immediate removal to the Emerg
ency hospital was found necessary
The trials Of these women are to come
up this afternoon on charges OF vag-
rancy, but according to Mayor Over
holser, il fined, the fine will be sus-
pended until they are pronounced cured
at the hospital,
Mayor Overholser addressed the
Retailers association at its weekly
meeting and luncheon held this
noon at the SkirVin hotel, on the ques-
ton of raising funds. te intends to
ask the retailers TO look at the prob
lem in an advertising as well as Ii
nancal and patriotic light
"Shall Oklahoma City be advertised
as vice center and endanger the
health OF visiting soldiers and there
fore necessitate the placing Of provost
guard in this city"
That is the question Mayor Over
hoscr put to the merchants. To
carry on this campaign which will
extend until July, il carried out prop
crly the men in. charge will have to
have at least $500 with which to do
the work. The retailers were asked
for 81 500 at their meeting, because il
the soldiers should be forbidden to
come to Oklahoma City the merchants
would be ths ones affected the most
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-29
British Yield Marcelcaue After
Heavy Massed Attack of Enemy

BRITISH ARMY HEADQUARTERS IN FRANCE, March
29The Germans able 70 penetrate Mscecsve twelve
miles east Of Amens In the region south Of the Somme only
by means Of heavy maed attacks late yesterday which grad
ualy forced the British back
1t in this district south of the Somme, that the in
vade continued to make their greatest efforts The British
here battling ubboly and brilliantly against advance
which, 1t must be admitted has been steady
The conflict this reports
continuing along line represented roughly by me Wau Abanu
and Marceay This seemed mark the the
British
Artillery Across Helps
The German attack this the
ported by artillery from the
Yesterdays northern and southern
eed Of the scheme swing their lines
broaden the salient which they driven thereby possibly enable
them to make enyelop at Amiens
Fight At Close Quarters All Day.
fighting Auas
al the Telegraph Hill southeast city Here the
struggled throughout the day the British holding gy
TO the defenses which guard the already wsr-shocked
Neuvl Vi south Of Telegraph Hill occupied by the German.
positions they continuing their offensive
Brtih Resistance Near Albert IL Gallant
The resistance Of the British yesterday south Of ARA, along tn. line Of the
AasAlbert road gallant Here the advanced after
time for heavy attacks in the region Aanieye but in instance they
thrown back At latest the line being strongly held
In their attacks south the Somme Mcav the pushed
southwark from Ceri and then gradually westward until Marceae
occupied
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-29
NO HALT IS seen
IN KANSAS C|Ty'S
GENERAL STRIKE
Attempt to Be Made 10 Run
Street Cars,

KANSAS CITY. Mo, March %
THE third day of Kansas City's general
strike began with no indication OF an
early settlement and with union leaders
|devoting their energies to increasing
1.-The number of strikers to beyond the
estimate of 10000 they made last night
Backed up by the promise of the po-
lice department to furnish protection
as long as there were enough men on
! the force available, P J. Kealy presi-
! dent of the Kansas City Railways COM
|pany, announced that an attempt would
|be made today to resume street car
service here and in Kansas City, Kan,
which came to a complete stop late yes
terday when the crews took their cars
| to the barns.
All saloons were still closed this
morning under orders issued yester-
| day.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-29
Page Diogenes!
Man Says His
Taxes Are Lou
Board Of Equalization Mem
berS Are Shocked by Cousin
of Jess Willard,
"Boy. page Diogenes!

Boy, page Diogenes"
That was the only comment At
torney General s. p. Freezing could
make this morning when +. II. Viii
lard, first cousin of the heavy
weight champion pugiist, requested
the state board of equalization to
increase the taxes of his company
the Choctaw Natural Gas COM
pany. by raising the valuation
$4,000
Here's an honest man." quoth
Governor Williams.
Frank NJ. Gault turned TO a
Stcnographcr and asked that let
ter he sent to Willard requesting
him to mail his picture to the board.
"l'll hang il on the wall to show
to kickerS," he explained.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-29
French Thought to Hold Balance,
by Position to Strike Due North

WASHINGTON, March DAmcican staff officers watching the battle
dispatches hour still unable today whether the
French assault the between Noon and Montdd the
directed local oetyes
that the French line
Washington Not Advised Of Pershing Offer,
than the Associated Press cables reporting General
Pershng poer Of the American General oc the department
has nothing indicate the which the Americans might participate
the the situation the Of the German thrust against the juno
French and British American cfe
angles with the old battle they
old line The American officers think lends itself
the French of the Of the German thrust which carried
Monider general assault plans may possibly make wiser
ogo indicated chance for a lesser success.
Allies May Have Supreme Command.
regarded possible that the OF the will bring about
the French British and American under
commander
indicated General Foh the and General
Pcrsfin action tends o that theory,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-29
FRENCH

PARIS, March D.-.The text Of
the French official announcement
today follows
"The battle was continued violent
ly yesterday evening and part OF
the night in the region OF Montdi-
der. Notwithstanding repeated
counter attacks, the enemy was not
able TO eject the French from the
villages which they captured yes
terday. The French troops. follow
ing up their success, took possess
sion Of Monchel after valiant fight.
ing; -
Nm front OF Plessier de Rye there
has been violen, fighting All the
German attacks against this village
have been met with indomitable
resistance of the French troops.
The battle opened with reports
that the losses made by the Germans,
without bringing them success,
were extremely heavy. The num-
Der OF corpses found in the vicinity
of Montdidier and Plessier- de Rye,
also confirms this statement,
ITO the north Of Montdidier,
Franco British troops continue to
hold the Germans IN line along the
Ayre river and in front Of Melville,
Here Bernard, Melieres, Marcel
and Hamel
Certain columns of German in
fantry and conveys reported on the
road between Laon and La Fere
we're brought under the fire Of our
long range artillery and dispersed.
There has been notable artillery
activity along the remainder OF the
front
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-29
Thrift Stamp Sales Boom.

More than $500 worth Of thrift
stamps we're sold at a pie supper held
last night at the Lynch school in dis
trict twenty-iour John Quinn, an en-
pineer for the Frisco railroad, residing
at ~ East Seventh street, bought S6O
worth of war savings stamps at the bank
here today J. O. Black OF Capitol Hlll
bought ST 500 worth, which he will di-
vide among his three children.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-29
Haig Maintains
All Positions

LONDON, March 29,-On the
Somme the British have maintained
their positions and gained ground in
places by successful counter attacks,
the war office announces.
After holding their line all day in
the face Of repeated assaults by nu-
merically superior enemy forces, the
British retired short distance from
their advanced positions
The Germans again suffered exceed
ingly heavy losses, The British took
prisoners,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-29
U. S. SOLDIER IS
KILLED IN FIGHT
WITH BR|cANDS

MARIA, Texas, March 9-Tcn
Mexican raiders and Private Theodore
Kalbert, an American cavalryman, were
killed yesterday in running fight be-
tween United States cavalry and Mex'-
can bandits near Pilsres, Mexico, SOUTH
east Of Valentine, Texas, according TO
official advices received here today.
The fight followed a pursuit after the
Mexic$ns who raided the Neyill ranch
killing Glenn Neyill.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-29
Washington Will
Take a Hand

WASHINGTON, March 2o--Adjust-
ment of the strike at Kansas City with
10 a few hours is hoped for by the de
partment of labor Hugh /. kerwin,
commissioner of conciIiation, announced
TODAY that Luther Steward, immigra-
ton inspector at Kansas City and ex-
Congressman p. ]. Gill federal con
ciliators, had reported favorable prog
ress and expected an early adjustment.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-29
WHERE ARE U. S.
RESERVES?|S
LoNDoN'S QUERY
British People Under Strain as
Battle Begins Second Week.
DISAPPOINTMENT IS DUE
Opinion Prevails America Has
Two Million Men Abroad,

LONDON. Thursday. March 2s-
The battle for which no one attempt,
10 give a name, because it Is on a
scale too great for any geographical
Designation, began one week ago this
morning. To say that it has been a
week Of the greatest strain and stress
Mat the British people have ever known.
would be TO make . fatal under-siate.
Inent.
The most impressive effect Of the
krisis has been the sweeping aside OF
III political fsctional disputes Today
here Is only the united nation whose
hearts are with the soldiers in France
Where Are Americana
A known factor in the battle toward
which the English people are eagerly
ooking, is the American army in
france.
"Where are the Americans; when are
hey coming inY" arc. questions being
baked everywhere. All the Americans
n London are being asked by their
English friends for answers TO these
hueries.
America has been depended upon TO
III the gap left by Russia. The popu
)ar belief regarding the number OF
american troops in France probably IS
greatly exaggerated. Many believe
Ase are q million or even two million
1Afneficans already on the European
side Of the ocean and the actual weight
of American support Is likely TO prove
. sharp disappointment.
Hais Is q Busy Man.
Some criticisms that the British off
eial reports are lacking in details meet
little sympathy The answer IS given
| that Field Marshal Haig has problems
TO deal with which are far more i'm
portant than writing reports and that
even the preparation Of messages OF
cheer and encouragement would be an
unnecessary intrusion upon his time.
The British people are patient. They
are willing TO wait for the news. They
know that their casualties must be ap'
|pailing, as compared to all previous
wars, but they willingly consent to de
lay in the receipt of these lists.
Revelations Have Helped.
One historical event which would he
|of absorbing public interest in other
Continued on Page 2, Column ~
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-29
Freezing IN NORTH,
WEATHER FORECAST

LOCAL FORECAST -- Colder, cloudy
and unsettled weathsr tonight, probably
followed by fair weather SATURDAY, MIN
lmum temperature tonlsht ~ 10 W ue'
Irees.
STATE FoRECAsT-Torlphto generally
fair and colder; freezing temperature In
northwest portion and near freezing In
southwest portion. Saturday fair weather.
\
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Associated Press War Review.


short MOd The seemed definitely held there miles from Paris by
and
able dsodg hills outside
allied
a o Is rom
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-29
PRESIDENT WILL ACCEPT
HONOR FROM CAMBRIDGE

LONDON, March 29.-Presiden'
Wilson. the press association says, has
expressed his willingness to accept the
honorary degree of doctor of laws from
Cambridge university.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-29
French Pocket-Defenses Stiffen,
Petain Retains His New Positions;
Haig Faces New Somme Onslaught

British Forced to Yield Moncecave II Miles East of Amens
Before Powerful Massed Attacks Strategists See Op-
portunty for French to Cut Off German South Flank by
Counter Blow to North Our Opportunity Just Arrived
Is Paris Viewpoint.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-29

"There is at this moment no other question than
that of fighting. Infantry artillery, avation-all
that have yours to dispose of them as you will.
Others are coming which are numerous as will be
necessary. have come to say to you that the Ameri
can people would be proud to be engaged in the
greatest battle in history"
General Foch placed General Pershings offer before
the council at the front, Information says The council
includes Premier Clemenceau Commandern-Chief Petain
and Louis Loucheur, minister of munitions.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-29
DETROIT AVIATOR
: KILLED IN BATTLE

PARIS, March 29-Phclps Collins of
Detroit Mich, a member OF the La
fayette flying corps, was killed in an
air fight on the French front on March
Is. it was announced today
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-29
Fonr Killed In FirA

NEW YORK, March 29-Thrce
persons were burned TO death, one was
killed by iall and two were seriously
injured in a fire in a theatrical board
ing house in West Thirty eighth street
early today.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-29

AMSTERDAM, March 29.-Tbe
German supreme command is about
to deliver new and mighty blow
on another part of the front which
will "tesr a new hole in the al
ready pierced enemy ring" the
Vossische Zeitung Of Berlin de-
Clares.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-29
BULLETIN.

o
preme allied Is contained ablsgram
o
unity
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-29
HUN H0RDES AT STANDST|LL
All We Have Is Yours,
Pershing Tells Gen. Foch

1mARIS, March 20. 49, Genera
~ Pershing called on Genera
. Foch at headquarters yester
day, according to Information
and placed at his disposal the Who'll,
resources of the American army fol
employment in the battle now il
progress
81 come" Information
quotes General Pershing as
saying, "to say to you that the
American people would hold it
a great honor for our troops
were they engaged in the pres
ent battle. ask it Of you in
my name and in that Of the
A mpripau naOpln
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-29

LONDON, March 7o.--Ths be-
ginning by the Germans on We'd
nesday of an offensive in the dirsc-
tion of Kursk, 800 miles south of
Moscow, is reported in the Petro-
grad newspapers, according to a
Reuter- dispatch from that city. Ger
man advance guards are reported to
have been seen twelve miles from
the town. The Ukrainisn govern
ment has prohibited the use Of the
Russian language.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-29
PARIS, March 2o.
The long range
bomb bardment of
Paris was resumed
shortly after three
o'clock this after
noon.


WASHINGTON, March 7o.-Ab-
solute abolition OF wheat and wheat
products from the menus Of all
first-dass hotels in the United
States was asked of 700 hotel men
by Food Administrator Hoover to-
day. The response was an outbuTst
of cheering. Rising to their feet,
the hotel men raised their right
hands and pledged themselves to
effect a 100 percent saving In wheat
to be sent to the allies.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-29

RETURN is Due
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-12-19

Haping purchased this i'm
mense stock of Mems and
Boys Clothing and Furnish
ings, we find ourselves in pos
session Of two OF the largest
stocks of like character in
northern Oklahoma.
1t is our intention to consoE-
date the two in the near future
and occupy the room OF the
former Abel store. To do this
it is necessary to reduce this
big stock, and that is why we
offer all the former Abel mer-
chandise at a Reduction of
One-Fourth the Regular Price.
Every reduction made in this Sale
lUiN be exactly as represented here, or
ouer our names. We expect to remain
in business and continue to haze your
confidence, but this, We could not hope
to haze, Uere Ue to nisrepresent.
Come TO This Sale
Supply your present and future Cloth
ing needs and be assured that your are
SQpInQ 25C on every
SI.OO Purchase
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-02-13
Initiation at woodman lodge Thurs

Initiation at Woodman lodge Thurs
day night.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Mink and daugh-
ter Cleo, left Tuesday for Madison,
where they will make their home
DR.. Fred Rafferty, fell with great
force on the stone sidewalk in front
of Dobson's last Friday and cracked
two ribs. The doctor did not fall to
evade military service as he is 35
years old and outside the age limit
He is getting around but slowly and
painfully.
An electric siren Of the largest and
most powerful type has been ordered
by the city and will be placed on the
city hall for fire purposes. The siren
was ordered from the Federal Sign
company and will speak for itself
when it comes.
Word was received by Mr. and Mrs
Henry Rech that their son Lieut.
Clarence Rech, arrived in France, Jan
Is, after travelling weeks. He is very
we'll and stationed in building which
was built in ITO. Here is where he
will get his training
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-02-13
"Carnouflage'
Fool 'em--

up the real thing-that's the meaning of this
French word, made popular by wartime practices On
the field of battle they make soldiers tent look like
bush, or big gun like stone fence-so that the
enemy aviators' will be deceived
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-02-13
Birthday
Surprise Party.

most splendid dinner was served
Sunday, Feb. 10, in honor Of Harvey
J. Wenzel it being his 23rd birthday.
He received two boxes of stationery,
a box Of candy, necktie and gold tie
pin. The afternoon and evening were
spent in playing games. About 10
o'clock the young people all parted
for home, wishing Harvey many more
happy birthdays. Those present were:
Delbert Briel, Edwin Hirsch, AdOlph
Heberlein, Fred Heigler, E. G. Briel,
Harry Wenzel, Percy Divall Leila Wag-
ner, John Divall, Martha Hirch, Grace
Divall, Ruby Poland, Clara Behling,
EIilda Briel, Edna Becker, Clara Briel
Hilda and Mabel Heberlein, Eugene
Divall, Viola Hirsch, Arthur Wagner,
Alma Becker, Frank Krisser, Helen
and ElvaI Wenzel, Pearl Bass and
Mrs. Adolph Born.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-02-13
Lyness- COOpman
NuptiaIS,

This morning at St. Mary's Catholic
church Arthur Lyness and Miss Min
ME Koopman were united in marriage.
Rev. Boyer Of Glen Haven officiating,
Rev. AREN'T having been called away
on account Of the death Of a relative.
The bride is a sister Of Martin Koop-
man of the north prairie, and came
to this community several years ago
from Dyersville, Iowa. She is well
accomplished, and her pleasant dis
position and winning ways have made
her many friends. Arthur is a son Of
Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Lyness, and is
popular with wide circle Of friends.
He is thoroughly schooled in the
science of farming and has made a
success of that vocation. The many
friends wish them much happiness
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