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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-19
BLOOD
COINS CLEW IN
MURDER CASE
Robbery Theory is BOIStered
by Discovery of NiCkIeS
and Dimes on Roadside.

A few blood stained coins picked
up on ~ Chain lakes highway
near the spot where Julius Bolodar.
raNicab driver. was found murdered
in his car early Thursday morning
provided the only clews for the po-
lice investigation which is under
way today
No arrests have been made in
connection with the case and in
asmuch as no description Of he as
sailant is available. there seemed
little possibility Of the apprehension
of the SLAYER
Bolster Robbery Theory.
The coins which aggregated
$3.50. were picked up by the Off
GERS who investigated the scene Of
the. crime Thursday gave addi-
tional color 20 the theory that rob-
berry was the motive for the crime.
The money. mostly in nickels and
dimes. apparently was dropped by
the assauant as he was making his
way from the murder car. since IL
was found along the road taken by
the shadowy figure which was seen
by neighbOrs 10 leave the spot
shortly after the shots were fred
Whether the blood on the coins
indicates that the assa liant also
was injured, the police were not
willing TO conjecture. There is con
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-19
MUNDELEIN MAY BE
SUCCESSOR TO FARLEY
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International News Service.
CHICAGO. Sept 19.-Eievation Of
Archbishop George W. Muudelein
OF the arch diocese of Chicago 10
the cardinalate TO fiji the vacancy
caused by the death Of Cardinal
Farley OF New York. is believed
among Catholic cIergymen here as
arlong the strong probabilities The
talk was based on the belief that no
reduction in American cardinals
would DE permanent. and tina. some
United states prelate would be
chosen 10 sit in the sacred college
in Cardinal Farley's place
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-19
TRENCH REPORT.

PARIS, Sept 19.-French, Greek
and Serbian forces have advanced
10 a depth OF more than nine miles
on a % mile front on the Macedon-
ian front. the French war Office an
nounced. Fifty guns. a large number
~ prisoners. and strategic positions
have been taken.
Tire text OF the statement follows
"I1 Macedonia along "A front Of
35 kilometres. the Servian. French
and Greek forces have advanced TO
a depth OF IS kilometres at some
places. They have captured the for
tifed villages = Zovts. on the Stara-
vina heights and Poichto and Bes-
chiChte
The Gradesnitza was crossed at
Poroi and allied troops have oc-
cupied the Topolec Plateau. Fifty
cannon and a large number Of
prisoners were taken"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-19
JOINS IN
REJECTION Of
PEACE NOTE
Declares Terms Are Well
Known and Include De-
IiVerance of italian Sub
jeCtS From Austria.
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international News Service
ROME, Sept. l9.-Italy has fol-
lowed the action Of the United States
IN officially rejecting the Austro-
Hungarian peace note.
The Italian government takes The
stand that the entente powers have
repeatedly asserted the basic prin-
ciples upon which it is necessary TO
establish peace.
The allied peace principles, it is
pointed out. include the deliverance
of Italian subjects from the yoke
Of Austria and. the security If The
integrity of Italian nationality
Italy is determined TO fight on
until these aims are achieved
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-19
BRITISH CAPTURE OlJTPOSTS OF aNDENBURC line AN
BAG 5000 PRISONERS; BULu4iIANS PUT To RO|
THE WORLD TODAY
q Concise Summary Of the Days
Events and Guide TO More
Important News OF This
Issue.

italy is the first OF the allies to
join the United States in definite
refusal of the Austrian peace pro-
posals. Peace must liberate Italian
subjects now under Austrian domi-
nation.-Page one, column FIVE.
Prisoners declare the Germans
are holding Il Austrian divisions in
reserve on the western line as dnal
reinforcements.-Pa one, column
two.
Civilians now will be admitted 10
officers training camps under Ger
tain conditions.-Page one, column
seven.
The British now hold the heights
dominating the Hindenburg line in
Picardy and the way is open for an
Thanking movement against St
Quentin. the important German
base Page one, column SIX, seven
and eight.
The Serbians and French are
pursuing the rapidly fleeing Bull
garians in Macedonia. having made
an advance OF Il miles. The enemy
is in full flight, according 10 the
Serbian official statement-Page
one column one.
The German claim ;hat the st.
Mihiel salient was evacuated" as a
result Of a 'preconceived plan Of the
general staff, is given the lie in
captured order issued before the
American attack, which directed the
Huns 10 hold the line at all costs
Page one. column three.
A few blood-stained coins picked
up on the Chain lakes road today
furnished the only clew TO the muir
derer of Julius Bolodar, taxicab
driver. found dead in his machine
last night.-Page one, column four.
St Joseph county commissioners
AT a special meeting voted to ask
the county council for an appropri-
alton of $4,000 for barracks for the
C. s. army motor training school
expected to he located here.-Page
one, column FIVE.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-19
ALLIES GAIN z
MILES ON LINE
IN MACEDONIA
I'VE Are Pursuing the Com
pIeteIy Beaten Enemy Day
and Night" Says Serb
ian Official Report.
InternatIonaI 60 -:

International News Service:
LONDON (t2:36 p. n.y.
Sept. l9.-The allied armies on
the Macedonian front have pene-
trated to a depth of u ID miles,
and are relentlessly pursuing the
completely beaten forces of the
enemy night and day, according
to- the latest Serbian war office
statement just received here.
Bulgarian reinforcements rushed
up by the enemy were beaten and
forced TO retire by the French, Ser
bian and Greek troops, whose NOR
ale is excellent
Official Text.
The text of the Serbian official
report follows.
1--WE are pursuing the completely
beaten eIe.1v day and night.
we have taken the Oaets plateau
and the towns OF Kuchkovkamen.
Polchichte. Nilclicte, Melynitza ana
Rasimbey and have advanced 20 d
depth OF 20 kilometres.
New Bulgarian reinforcements
have been beaten and forced TO re-
tire burning stores and villages.
"Our prisoners and booty have
not Vet been counted"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-19
By BERT FORD.


WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FRANCE, Sept 80 a. m)-
Rawlinson's fourth British army to-
day occupied all of the important
observation points dominating the
Hindenburg line.
Many outposts of the German de-
fensive system We're won in a
single days lighting
Yesterdays operations were more
successful than had been anticipat-
ed All Of the objectives were
reached before scheduled time
The British are still a triae to the
west of the ground previously held
by them, but have now penetrated
the Hindenburg line and are ad-
vancing within several miles Of
Cambrai
The third British army corps aid
ed in the victory.
The total number of prisoners is
mounting towards 1000
There are twice as many captives
in the hands Of the British as there
were British wounded i'm the first
day of fighting
The Australians drove through
the enemy's center for distance Of
three miles, capturing Leverguier.
Nilleret and HargicoUrt
The German defensive works on
the outskirts of Bellicourt were
badly hammered. More than $500
prisoners were taken in the fight
ing in that district.
The British are now within strik-
ing distance Of the main defenses Of
the old Hindenbure line.
The 74th yeomanry division east
ern county and London troops faced
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-19
AME ERIChNS FOIL
HUN TRICKS To
GET INFORMATION
Germans Disguised AS Ameri-
cans Fail to Win Conf
denCe of Prisoners.
BY HENRY G. WALEs.

international News Service:
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
on THE LORRAINE FRONT. Sept
19.-American soldiers who were
captured by the Germans at Seiche-
prev last May were kept at Thiau-
court and forced to work between
the village and the front line
trenches for more than two weeks,
il is learned from civilians at Thiau-
court
Later. when American airmen be-
San to lombard Thiaucourt during
July. The Americans We're brought
back there by the Germans.
sed for Headquarters.
Sey eral hundred French people
who rem aimed at Thiaucourt during
the German occupation, stated that
the -own was used AS a corps head
quarters 1t was being used as such
last spring when the Germans made
their big raid on Seicheprey AS the
American prisoners We're brought in
after the raid the Germans lined
them up and subjected them TO
jeers ard insults Three of the Amer
leans were reported to have been
killed by American artillery FIRE 70
which they We're exposed by their
captors
IE= examination Of these prison
ers lasted fve days During that
period Germans speaking English
and wearing American uniforms.
were placed in the guard house with
the Americans They pretended 20
he prisoners also, and yainly at
tempted TO win the confidence of the
Americans When the Americans de
clarec hat they knew nothing they
were confronted by stool pigeons
who tried TO worm secrets from
them
When American planes began
their dsy and night bonn biHg raids
On Con1ans and Thiaucourt. Ameri-
can prisoners were brought back
and chartered in the railway yards.
which he Germans knew were al
ways the target OF the bonn bers.
The Germans made their captivos
perfCrn ali kinds Of menial duties.
such as hauling wagons without
horses. cleaning latrines and carry
ing ar1 munition 20 the front line
trenches in direct violation OF inter
nationa treaties.
Dozen OF Thiaucourt civilians
we're punished for giving food sur
reptitiousIy 70 the American prison
ers and an aged Frenchman was
sent 10 prison for talking to the
Americans through guardhouse
window.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-19
TO SEND BODIES HOME.

international News Service
FORT WORTH. Tex. Sept. 19.-
Flans TO send home the bodies Of
Second Lieuts James l. McKeever
OF New York. and John NJ Widen
ham OF Los Angeles. killed yester-
day when their plane went into a
side slip and crashed 20 earth near
here. are under way today The
Young men were flying several hun
dred feet up when the accident oc-
Cured
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-19
ONE KILLED, FOUR HURT
AS AUTO WHEEL BREAKS
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International News Service
DANVILLE. H., Sept 19.-Orville
Martin. Lafayette Ind. was killed
and four other residents Of the same
place injured Al Union Corner. one
mile east Of Bismarck. Ill, TODAY
when their automobile left the con
crete pavement due 10 a broken
wheel. The party was enroute 70 the
Illinois-Indiana fair here
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-19
NATTER OF CONSCIENCE,

No patriotic citizen can Orer
the excuse OF ignorance in refer
euce 20 the fourth Liberty loan
If he has the least intelligence
ne must know what IL Is all
about IL he has the tiniest spark
or conscience he must know his
duty. To IS upon that spark Of
conscience. even in the least pa
triotic that the success Of the
loan depends A mans quality az
a citizen depends directly upon
his support Of the Liberty loan.
financial ability considered. BE =
good citizen
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-19
AUSTR|ANS HELD
IN RESERVE ON
WESTERN FRONT
Captured Officers Say II 0iVi-
SionS Are Made Ready to
Reinforce Germans.
~ HENRY @. MALEs.

international News Service
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
ON THE LORRAINE FRONT
lnighD. Sept 1S.-Captured officers
assert that Il Austro-Hungarian di-
visions are mobilized alOng the
French front Most Of them are not
vet ready 10 he used. the prisoners
state. but are being put through
rigorous training in Alsace- Lorraine
where they are building a third line
of defense works behind the Hin
denhurg line.
Captured officers OF high rank.
express little confidence i'm the abil-
ity OF the Germans 10 defend the
Hindenburg line They intimate that
fresh dashinC troops like the
Americans with plenty OF tanks.
are able to smash any defense po-
sition ever constructed.
Use Dummy Guns
The Germans used hundreds Of
dummy guns in the st Mihiel
salient. emplaced along the Meuse
heights from the southeast of which
real enemy guns bonn barded the
French rear during the Verdun
lighting
Civilians al NiCneulles declare
that German carpenters. reinforced
by Swiss toymakers At high wages.
made the artificial guns from logs
turned out az a nearby lumber mill.
The timber came from the Montag-
ne forest
Whenever the Germans transfer
red a battery. they mounted the
dummy guns in place OF tbe real
ones.
Forget Peace Offer.
Dummy aiti-aircraft and machine
guns also were placed adjacent and
calcium flares were lighted al night
to mislead the Americans into
thinking that the German she'll IRE
was coming from the dummies.
Austria's peace offer has been for
soften already los the boys al the
front.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-19
TRAINING AT INTERLAkEN

NeW-- -IImes NTe"I1I -0TTI"F-
LAPORTE. Ind Sept l9-C0n-
gresham Barnhart has sent word
here that plans have been made Uy
the war department % train about
500 soldiers al Interlaken school
near here. Interlaken was establish
ed by Or F. A Rumely OF NeV
York and Iaporte
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-19
WAY IS OPENED.
FOR FLANKINI
MOVE ON BA!
Haig'S Men Gain POSitl|
From Which to EnveICp s
Quentin and Cambria
Foe ReSiStS Strongly.
nt.rnnt-nna- -. -e-rI.o

News service
LONDON G0:t0 "a. M. ser
19.-Thc British have Capturd
moro than 5000 prisoners
their latest drive against tii
German ~trOnghold~ bctwU'
Cambrai and >L Quentin I'd
passing OF the Ilindcnburg liIi
by British forces az EssigIl
and BclliCourt midway alon
the Cambrai-St Quentin road
opens the way for a double ont
thanking movement against bot
II. Quentin and Cambria
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-19
CAPTURE TRUCK LOAD
OF BEER CASKS-EMPTY!

International News Service
PARIS Sept ia Yankee di-
vision in the - Nihiel sector cap
tlred among other things a truck
loaded with -l~teuiug beer casks.
But. sad to relate tragedy Was re-
Neaiod vhen the dough boys clam
Hered aboard the prize--all the
casks had been smashed in by the
DOches.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-19
TAX BILL VOTE
NEAR IN HOUSE
Leaders Declare Measure viii
be Passed Before
End of Week.

international News Service:
WASHINGTON. sept Although
several proposed amendments. IN
addition 10 certain provisions pass
Cd over by agreement Yesterday. en-
caCed the attention OF the house to-
day when il resumed consideration
OF the sS1O2.492.O0O revenue bill.
house leaders clung 70 their pre-
dicuon that the measure would he
voted on before the end Of the
week.
one house leader even went so
far as 10 express the belief that a
vote would be reached before to-
night other members who were less
sanguine agreed with Chairman
Kitchin. OF the ways and means
committee. that vote was almost
certain tomorrow
Yet 20 be Acted Upon.
a proposed occupational head tax
OF $40 is yet 20 be disposed OF. while
ar amendment offered By Rep
Moore Of Pennsylvania. TO tax raw
cotton So a bale. and another amend
ment proposed by Rep. Green Of
Iowa. 20 levy a fat five percent tax
on child labor products are stiu TO
be voted upon.
The Green amendment is aimed
az employers OF children under "A
years old and OF children between
Is and rs years old. who work more
than six DAYS week, eight hours a
day or az night
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-19

Capture "0rder For Defense"
Shows Elaborate Plans to
Hold Salient Were
0VerthroWn.
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International News Service:
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19-Ger-
manys assertion that the evacuation
Of the St. Mihiel salient, recently
wiped out by Gen. Pershing's army
had been under consideration for
years, and that the Germans with
drew according 10 orders. is fatty
disp~oved in a captured order "a
translation of which forms section
of Gen. Pershing's communique
for Sept. Il, made public by the
war department this afternoon.
This order, dated Sept s, and
found upon prisoners from the
10th German division. shows that
the Americans attack was antici-
pated, but that the Germans expect
ed 10 repulse them.
Ordered To Hold Line.
The principal line of resistance. q"
reads one section of the order,
must be held at all cost and must
remain in our possession at the end
Of the combat. There must be no
falling back without order and no
one must leave the position"
The order. some 1900 words. re-
veals the elaborate plans by which
the Germans hoped 70 beat off the
attack, and completely gives the lie
TO the German communication Of
Sept 13, which stated that the
evacuation OF the salient had been
planned for years and was begun
some days ago, and that therefore
I'VE did not fight the battle 10 a
decision and carried out the move
ments which we had planned, the
enemy being unable 10 check them 20
Planned Elaborate Defense.
The defense Of the salient was
planned 20 the most minute detail,
the orders setting forth the posi-
tions that each unit was 70 take up
when the alarm Of attack was
sounded. An elaborate warning sys-
tenn was also worked out.
AT night" runs one section Of
the order. mo one must sleep;
change the position Of the sentinels
frequently i'm order that our forma-
ton may remain unknown 10 the
enemy. and that no surprise may be
possible. The enemy's patrols must
be pushed back and captured Look
out for the approach of the enemy
and be sure which position YOU are
to occupy"
The order is headed Secret Or
ders for the Defense" " which i'm it,
self repudiates the German COM
munication and is signed by Baron
Won Gruter.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-19

Iura-n1ri0ua. Sow. -..rf...
WASHISGTo\ Sept 1e-'f
t..,v all ~ the 10000 miner .
strike .r the Shamokiu anth~s 4
district returned .o work this nforl
ing the fuel administrator r
nounced today The 2s coIlierIes. Al
fected hy the Uaikout were repor
ed 90 have resumed operations
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-19
American Ace
Downs Fokker
Before Death
Lieut.. David Putnam, Yam
kee Air Hero, Killed
on Sept. u.
BY HENRY G. MALEs.
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WITH THE AMERICAN ARN

inter I4Onal news ~fINlit-
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
OK THE LORRAINE FRONT, Sept.
1s.-First Lieut.. David Z. Putnam
of Brookline. Mass. the ace of
American aces. brought down an
enemy Fokker in flames a few sec
onds before he was killed during
an air combat against great odds
on the afternoon Of sept u. This
night brought his total official victor
les 20 10. and his unofficial triumphs
10 IS.
AS acting squadron commander
the young American ace was not
supposed 10 make flights. But when
ever the opportunity offered he al
ways went up with the other pilots
Joins Another i'm Flight.
on the afternoon Of the 18th
Lieut. Putnam jumped at the
chance to 90 Up with Lieut.. Wendell
A. Robertson of Fort Smith. Ark.
on patrol duty along the American
line.
The .wo Americana were gliding
along in their machines at . o'clock
lll the tsa|El lIOOIt III the VICINITY OL
Limey when they were suddenly at
tackled by eight Fokkers that
swooped down unexpectedly from
above. The enemy planes split into
two groups. One group attacked
Putnam and the other attacked
Robertson
The thrilling battle was watched
eagerly by infantrymen on the
round. They saw Putnam maneuver
skillfully and despite the terrific
odds begin TO battle with the as
sailing Fokkers. He sent one of them
crashing TO the earth in flames
Then the infantrymen saw Putnam's
machine start gliding to the earth.
1t was apparent that no one was
steering it.
Robertson Is safe.
Robertson disengaged himself
from the group Of Fokkers which.
attacked him and flew safely 10 the
American lines
Putnam's machine swept over the
American lines and crashed TO the
road east of Limey The young aces
body was eXtricated from the wreck
age and it was found that he died
from two bullet wounds through
the heart
The Medaille Militarie. conferred
upon Putnam several weeks ago ar
rived at the squadron field a few
minutes after his last flight.
officers in Putnam's squadron
state that he drew up his will on the
nleht before the fatal flight
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-19
"GoTTT"

That's How the Yankee
Doughboy Speaks of Be
ING Killed in Battle.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-19

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-19

Prisoners declare the Germans
are holding Il Austrian divisions in
reserve on the western line as final
reinforcements.-Page one, column
.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-01-03
biggest Bargain Ever onered

Every subscriber of the Lincoln
County Times who pays a years sub
scription to The Times from this
time on at SO. which is the regular
yearly rate for this paper, will also
receive a three years subscription to
The Idaho Farmer without any ex-
ira charge.
This almost unheard of bargain is
made possible by a radical reduction
In the subscription price of The Ida
no Farmer for the purpose of releas-
ing a large number of men from its
army of agents for use in other in
dustries and In the military establish
ment-
Just read the details of this won
derful offer:
The Times, one year 5000
Idaho Farmer, three years, old
price 5.Oo
$500
BY this clubbing plan, all for
only ' 1.VV
This offer refers to removal as
we'll ~ new subscribers.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-01-03
Barrymore.

We could not hear the sound of the
sleigh-bells or the tramp of the rein
deer of old st. Nick this yuletide,
for the futter of butterfly wings and
the music of the frogs. We feel as
1t must be May and that 1t could not
be December, but the Christmas star
shone into our windows and sent
its beams into our hearts and while
we read the story. old--yet ever new
of the Christ-child. born nearly
two thousand years ago and to whom
the angels sang lullabies of Peace
on Earth" we read how the guns
of battle from all The nations Of the
earth had nearly hushed. the angels
song. How far has all mankind got
from the lonely Nezarine, who taught
that the great law or brotherhood is
to love our neighbors as ourselves
and to do good to all men to love
God with all our hearts, and now we
Tcan see the thorn-crowned One sit
ting alone, in the midst OF the worlds
battle, despieed and rejected by men,
pierced and bleeding from the sins
Of the world. We must open the
windows Of our own life and let Hea-
ven's music In, and then will come
to pass that prophecy OF Isaiah, who
said: Nation shall not lift up sword
against nation; neither shall they
1aarp war INV rnOro
The Christmas entertainment, CIV
en- at the Barrymore church was very
interesting. indeed The church was
tastefuliy decorated with green and
emblems. Both Mrs. Witt and Mrs
White deserve much credit for their
efforts. The dialogues and songs
given by the children we're we'll rem
dered. One little girl, daughter OF
Mr.. Folkner, only three years old
SANG very sweet solo. The music
by Mr.. Nell and Mr.. and Mrs. organ
was delightful, and the sermon by
Mr.. Organ after the program wa.
especially fitting for the occasion. He
Is very earnest and forccful speak
or and his sermon was most impress
i've. Mrs. Witt gave an inspiring tall
to the Sunday school pupils, and ther
bags of good things, oranges and ap
pies were given to all 1t was very
lovely entertainment and much en-
joyed BY all.
Mrs. Towle has gone to Californi'
for the winter.
Mr.. w. w. Wilson has gone &
Omaha on . business trip.
Mr.. McCorkle is visiting his oil.
home In Iowa. Some friends from
Iowa visiting here are so delighted
with this climate that they declar'
that they will not return to Iowa
vhefe they weee Pressing.