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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-27
CITY IN GOOD SHAPE
One-Half of Budget Is Used Up to
July 1 This Year.

The financial statement for the city
for the first half of the current year,
has been issued by w. H. Wasson, city
commissioner of finance, showing
about half the years budget used up 20
July 1. In the park commissioners
department, the expenses for the first
half are somewhat heavier than in
the latter half of the year. but the diff
ference is made up by receipts from
concessions at the parks.
The mayors statement shows a ball
ance of more than half the budget In
the fire department and extra fire pla-
toon departments, and about $40
above half of the budget in the police
department.
The budget for the fire department.
was S76,173.00; the total claims paid
against it to July 1 amounted to S37..
296.13, leaving s3s,S77.87 as bal.
ance. The police department budget
was s51.95S.00; total claims paid to
July L were s25,992.2S: the balance
being s25,965.72. For the extra fire
platoon, the budget was s24.190.41:
total claims, s12.040.46; the balance
being, July 1, S12.149.95.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-27
Experts Say Decision Must Be
Quickly Reached.
No Army Can Long Stand Such
Terrific Bombardment.
GERMANS ARE IN NO HURRY
Still Hold Eight Miles of North
Bank of Marne.
Might Strike Back at Allies at
That Point.

London, July 27.-The crisis in the
colossal battle now raging in the
Soissons-Rheims pocket is expected
hourly.
Military experts believe a decision
must be quickly reached-that no
army can long stand the hell of ar
tillery fire and the constant hammer
ing of French, American. British and
italian infantry, to which the entire
group of the German crown prince is
being subjected.
Gains Now All Local.
While the result of the allied pur-
suit can be felt on all parts of the
enemy front, gains are being record
ed only on local sectors. owing to the
desperate German resistance. The
most important of these are reported
north of Chateau Thierry, between
the Marne and Rheims and east of
Rheims. The latest official state
ments add nearly 1000 to the total
prisoners taken by the allies.
Germans in No Hurry to Get Out.
London, July 27.-Discussing the
latest operations and the German po-
sition within the Marne salient, Reu-
terS- correspondent with the Amer1-
can troops in France under date OF
Friday, says it is well to remember
that the Germans still hold the north
bank of the Marne for some eight
miles from Vincelles to Reuil. This
has not yet been disputed with themI
This alone, he adds, is proof that
the enemy is not in a very desperate
hurry to withdraw from the salient, If
it is not, also, a hint that. he has a
large accumulation of stores near the
river which it is difficult to remove.
'The French guns in this sector"
the correspondent continued, CON
tinually are exploding great dumps of
ammunition which reveals how thick
they are.
1.-THE early. success of the French
counter attack has bred a disposition
to expect further allied advances and
ing in the salient offers to the aggres-
sor only the advantage obtainable
from the enemy's congested condition
and even that cuts both ways as it
leaves masses of men to oppose US.
"Our progress the past week gave
the enemy ample time to begin reor-
ganization outside the salient. We are
not likely to go much further with
out discovering a disposition to with
stand US.
I'VE may regard with some sus-
picion the enemy's intentions along
the river front. His position may not
be a favorable one, but there are
points on it not unfavorable to an
attack
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-27
Troop Shipments to Europe for
July Break Record.
Forces Now Sent Reach Grand
Total of 1,25O,OOO.
89TH DIVISION IS ASSIGNED
Is Part of New Fourth Army
Corps Just Organized.
Gen. George w. Reed and Omar
Bundy Head New Corps.

Washington, July 27.-Trained
combat troops from France have be-
gun to arrive in Italy. General March
announced today at his regular con-
ference with newspaper men.
Neither the number nor the place
where they are to be used has 3een
the general said.
Sent $4,000 Last Week.
Washington, July 27.-With $4,000
American soldiers transported over
seas during July is expected to reach
a record of 100000, Secretary Baker
and General March. chief of staff. to-
tary committee.
week, the total number OF American
troops embarking for France was l.
25U,000.
Two New Army Corps
Washington, July 27.-Two addi-
tional army corps have been organ
lied in France, General March an
nounced today. They are the fourth
and fifth. commanded by Maj. Gems.
George w. Reed and Omar Bundy
respectively.
In announcing the formation of two
more corps. General March explained
that the divisions comprising them and
other corps are assigned before leav-
ing this country, to be modified as
corps when their training has been
completed. With this understanding
he said the S3d national army (Maj.
Gen. E. F GLENN, S9th national army
tBrfg. Gen. John S. Winn), 37th ma
tional guard (Maj. Gen. William s.
F'arnsworth), 29th national guard
(Maj- Gen. Charles G. Morton), 9Th
national army (Maj. Gen. Henry B.
Allenj> and 92nd negro) national
been assigned to the Fourth corps
The Corps Commanders.
General March announced the tenn
porary commanders of the five corps
as follows:
First corps, Maj Cen Hunter Lig-
gett; Second corps, Maj. Gen. Robert
L. Bullard; Third corps. Maj. Gen.
William w. Wright; Fourth corps.
Brig. Gen. Frank L. Winn, Fifth
corps, Maj. Gen. Omar Bundy.
Troops i'm Fifth Corps.
The Fifth army corps includes the
9Th regular division (Maj. Gen. George
LIE r. Irwin) 36th national guard
tMaj. Gen. VIM. r. SMITH, 18th ma
tional army (Maj. Gen. Joseph E.
kuhn), S5th national army (Maj. Gen.
c. w. Kennedy, 91st national army
(Brig. Gen. Roderick S. Scoltz. Gem-
porarily in command). and 18th ma
tional army (Maj. Gen. Henry c.
Hodges, jr.)
! In answer to a questions General
March said the 32nd national guard
division, composed principally of
| Michigan troops, commanded BY
Major General Haan. is now in the
Vosges on quiet sector.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-27
MilIiOnaire'S Son Is Private in
Regular Infantry.
Four Times He Tried and
Failed To Get Into Army.

John F. Dillon, Jr., son of H. P.
Dillon, we'll known Topeka millionaire
capitalist and attorney, after four un-
successful attempts to join the colors.
has finally been accepted for service
in the United States regulars and is
now stationed at Fort Riley. Ever
since the war was declared Jack
Dillon has been making disappoint-
ing efforts to enter Uncle Sans forces
not as an officer. not at bomb
proof desk, not with colors flying and
bands playing. but as a private in the
infantry-a man in the lowest ranks:
Three times he tried the national
guards-before they went overseas
and were stationed in Topeka and at
Camp Doniphan. Three times he was
rejected. leverage" was the excuse
given by the recruiting officers. Dill
Ion is 81.
Then, feeling that there was still
an opportunity to be of service to his
country, he threw all his energy INTO
the Red Cross. Day and night he ham
died the work in Topeka and at Camp
Funston and in the early days of the
organization up there. Soon he aw
the uselessness of it alias far as he
was concerned. He saw thousands of
young men leave camp, trained.
equipped, rejoicing-au going "over
there"
Coming back to Topeka he deter
mined to make a strenuous campaign
TO enter the navy. Disgusting his age
he tried it. This time the recruiting
surgeons discovered a physical defect.
Underwent an Operation.
Not to be outwitted, Jack Dillon
turned himself over Immediately 20
the surgeons in a local hospital. He
underwent an operation. The opera
ton was declared successful. Dillon
recovered rapidly.
A few days ago, in perfect physical
condition, in the best of spirits and in
joyful anticipation, he went to Fort
Riley and has been accepted in the
infantry regiment stationed there.
What is hi rank up there?' his
father was asked today.
"A high private-no, I guess not a
high priv;,te-just a private the mil
lionaire answered.
1t was with pride and patriotic hap
piness that Dillon left the beautiful
j home at Ninth and Harrison streets in
: Topeka for Fort Riley. Besides his
| parents he leaves wife and three
/ children. The oldest boy is in mill
tary school at this time.
| III. p. Dillon, Proud Father.
Probably the most contented man in
/ Kansas today is H. P. Dillon, the ia
ther of the Fort Riley private. Mr.
| Dillon takes a great interest In the
! war and all it's developments. He is
a student in history and spends many
! hours day in a thoro study of pres
ent conditions.
| you know he was telling a Wis
itor the other day, Il have spent lots
| of time talking with Topeka mer
about this war. I would get them uI
| to a certain point in the conversation
/ when thew wnnld forget 1ira ~
| thought and begin to tell me of theil
sons overseas. their sons in training
camp. their sons in the navy. theil
sons in other branches of the service
Now, l wish to invite their converse.
ton. l have a son in the army He
| is simply a. private He hopes to &c
! overseas soon. 1 will discuss any sub.
| ject under the sun about the army
with any man who wishes it,
| And he means it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-27
PEACE NECESSARY
Austrian Socialists Declare War
Cannot Go On.
Demand Remuneration of I'm.
perialistic Ambitions.

Copenhagen, July 27.-That an ear
iy peace is absolutely essential to the
life of Hungary, Bulgaria and
Turkey" was declared in a communi-
cation addressed to the Austrian min
istry by Socialist members of par
Lament according to a Vienna dis
patch received today
Herr Ziz and Herr Seliger socialists
asked the ministry whether it was
prepared to negotiate with Germany
regarding war aims, and demanded
immediate preparation for peace ne
gotiations. They also demanded that
the ministry renounce all imperialistic
and anneXationists aims
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-27
MAY CALL CLASS 7
Glass One Practically Exhaust.
ed in Many States.
Congressman Blame Baker for
Delaying Age Extension.

Washington, July 27.-There Is a
possibility of exhaustion of draft class
1 before congress can finally act to
extend draft ages.
Some states have wired to Provost
Marshal General Crowder, that they
are on the verge of drawing their last
man of the first class. To rescue the
situation so that it will not necessitate
invasion of deferred classes, it is like
ly that a call for men who have turned
21 will be issued before January 1,
1919.
That however, may not prevent in
vasion of the second class unless con-
gress acts hastily upon extension of
draft ages when it reconvenes at the
end of August.
1t is predicted that by Labor day,
the last of the fighting men now in
class 1 will have been called.
Meantime the war department is
working on it's program for extending
the draft age limits.
Should Have Been Acted on Earlier.
Chairman Dent of the house mill
tary committee predicts that there will
be a fight in congress if there is a too
radical sweep downward tho he told
the United Press today that the house
will probably yield to anything "rea-
sonable." The house is the most op-
posed to the extension downward but
it is likely that it will not go to the
point of attempting to thwart the
presidents wishes.
There is some tendency to complain
because Secretary of War Baker de-
ferred action on the draft until con-
gress completes its recess. Leaders
say that had he favored draft exten-
sion earlier Tha nnSsihititinS nf the
present situation would have been
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-27
MONEY FOR WHEAT
Senator Curtis Wires That
Kansas Farmers Can Borrow.
Fund VIII Be Lent Thru Fed
eraI Reserve Banks.

There is new hope for the Kansas
wheat grower in kilograms received
from Senator Charles Curtis today by
Governor Capper and ]. C. Mohler.
secretary of the state board of agricul-
ture. The war finance corporation.
Senator Curtis stated, will advance
money to banks and borrowers thru
the federal reserve banks.
While the exact methods of secur-
ing funds has not been stated in tele-
gra ms. it is believed needed relief will
be given. Questions of interest rates
and securities will be made clear n a
few days, it is believed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-27
BRITALN'S RULERS
FACE Real CRISIS
over The STRIKE.
Coventry Munitions Workers
Formally Defy Government.
Lloyd George Had Declared
They Must Work or Fight.
PEOPLE BACK GOVERNMENT
Some Strikers Reported To Be
Going Back to Work.
Conditions Most Hopeful in
Birmingham District.

London, July 27.-Striking NUM-
tions workers. at a mass meeting in
Coventry today, adopted resolutions
that they would not return to work
until the embargo on skilled labor vas
removed.
London, July 27.-Munitions Strik-
ers began returning to work today.
The backbone of the strike seems
broken as the result of the govern
and put the idle into the army, unless
all were back at their jobs by Mon
day.
In Birmingham. especially, many
returned to the munition plants. The
government estimated that there were
only about 100000 still out n Eng
land this morning and their number
was steadily dwindling. The govern
ment claimed that earlier figures as
tions.
Hold Out in Coventry.
In Coventry the situation was un-
changed by Premier Lloyd Georges
uItimatum. STRIKERS jeered at the
threat of enforced army service.
Twenty thousand were still idle there
today.
Morning newspapers generally en-
dorse the ultimatum.
THE strike is bald defiance of the
government" declared the Times. The
ultimatum will have support of a
large majority of the people,"
Stern Measures Approved.
The Graphic said the governments
thruout the nation. Denouncing men
(Coutinupd on poOo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-27
PRAYERS TOMORROW
Lansing Asks Churches to
Observe SERBIA Day."

Washington, July 27.-Churches of
America were called on today by Sec
retary Lansing to observe tomorrow,
the fourth anniversary of Serbia's re-
fusal to meet the demands made by
Austria, as Serbia Day." and to give
expression to their sympathy with
this wronged people and their op-
pressed kindred in other lands and to
invoke the blessing of Almighty God
upon them and the cause to which
they are pledged
High tribute was paid to the hero
ism of Serbia by Secretary Lansing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-27
SUNDAY TO BE HOT
Cool Wave Sidetracked-No Relief in
Sight.

The temp pera1ure Tor the day aver
aged II degrees above normal. The
wind at 2 o'clock this afternoon was
blowing five miles an hour from the
southeast
The forecast for next week calls for
showers Sunday night or Monday nd
again about Thursday, with tampera-
lures somewhat above normal.
Hot weather only for Topeka, The
cool wave which was expected to ar
rive here has disappeared and there
is little relief in sight. Last night was
the hottest known here in a year.
The forecast calls for generally fair
weather tonight and Sunday and
slightly cooler in the northeast por-
lContinned PAGE Two.n
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CASUALTY LIST SOON
American List Will Be Made Knows
to Soldier Relatives at Once.

Washington, July 27.-American
casualties in the present offensive will
be made known to parents and rela-
tiyes at home as soon as 1t Is possible
to transmit them to this country.
Secretary of War Baker announced
this afternoon there would be no
delay. General Pershing has been re-
ouested to cable the casualties imme-
diately upon their compilation at the
headquarters of the American expedl-
tionary forces and the war department
will expedite thier publication in this
country and also see to 1t that notin-
cations are made promptly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-27
HUN OUTLOOK BLUE
Former Chancellor Warns People
Hnrdships VIII Come After the War.

Amsterdam. July 27.-In article
quoted by the Berlin Socialist news
paper. Vorwaerts. DR.. George Michael
is, former German imperial chanceI-
lor. warns the German nation hat
there will be a time of dearth after
the war. because of lack of shipping.
Let us not indulge in the idea hat
all distress will come to an end and
happiness begin IL our enemies in
demnify us for our billions of var
debts" he added. Everything de-
pends upon how we face the period of
distress. The billions of war of 1870
did US great harm"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-27
BATTLE
German Critic Says Huns Will
Fight 1t Out Now.
Cannot Wait on Account of
Coming Americans.

Amsterdam. July 27.-The present
battle will be decisive, and its result
will depend on which side has the
most reserves available, Captain Salz-
mann declared, in writing in the Vos-
sische Zeitung.
The present battle must be de-
cisive,' he said. The result will de-
pend upon who has the greatest num-
ber of reserves ready at the place
where they are most needed.
1t would be against our interests
to let the war drag thru the. winter,
until the Americans are enmasse in
France"
FYfty-two Divisions Identified.
Washington, July 27.-A total of
fifty-two German divisions have been
Identified in the Aisne- Marne fighting,
sal dan official dfsp2 tch today from
Fance. This represents approximately
One-quarter of the total number Of
German troops on the western front,
the dispatch said, and shows the tre-
mendous concentration the enemy has
been forced to muster to meet General
Fochs counter attack. This dispatch
also said that the French captured
fifty officers, 1880 men, four cannon,
forty trench mortars and 800 machine
guns in the recent local operations
north of Montdidier in the Picardy
sector
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-27
FREE-FOR-ALL FIGHT
War Argument CAUSED Near Riot In
East St. Louis Last Night.

East st. Louis. Ill. July 27-Eight
slightly injured are the casualties
this morning from a war argument
here last night.
Interference of police prevented the
street braw assuming riot proportions
after nearly score of Lithunians,
Austrians, Germans. Bohemians and
other nationalities had started free
for all in the streets. The disturbers
were arrested.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-27
KANSAS FLYER KILLED
RosedaIe Boy in Fatal Fall on -ieId
at Ft. Worth, Texas.

Fort Worth, Tex, July 27.-Flying
Cadet Fred c. Campbell, jr., whose
home is at 1924 Stinson avenue, Rose
dale, Kan, was killed here this morn
ing when his plane dropped into a
tail spin at a low altitude. He was &c
years old. His father lives at Brown
ing, Mont
Was a K. Z. Graduate.
Kansas City, July 27.-Fred &C.
Campbell until he entered the avia-
ton camp. was manager of a ranch
near Browning, Mont. He was a
graduate of the University of Kansas.
Until he enlisted he had lived with
relatives at 1924 Stinson avenue, Rose
la
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join U. S. AND MEXICAN LABOR
Pan American Federation Planned
Meet In Texas November 13.

Washington, July 27.-President
Wilson and President CarranZa have
been asked by the American Fedora
ton of Labor to attend an internation-
al labor conference between the Unit
ed States and Mexican unionists at
Laredo, Texas, November 13-
This proposes establishment of a
pan-American federation of labor and
the pronunciation of a program of bet
ter understa nd:ns between the United
States and Mexico.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-27
LUXBURG is IN BAD
.'SperIos Versinkt' Minister to Argen.
tina Snubbs fo Getting Caught.

London, July 27.-Emperor William
has refused to receive Count Luxburg
so that the former German minister
to Argentina might justify himself.
SAYS an Exchange Telegraph dispatch
from Amsterdam. The count handed
in his report on his mission to Argen-
tina to the foreign office Thursday
After the emperor had refused to see
him he conferred with Admiral Won
Hintze the foreign secretary.
Count Luxburg. it is added, has with
drawn from the diplomatic service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-27
RABBI A WORKER
Stephen S. Wise q LabOrer in
Connecticut Shipyard.
Leading n. Y. Clergyman Is
Known as LabOrer No. 1856.

Stamford. Conp., July 27.-Rabbi
Stephen S. Wise, of the Free Syna-
gogue, New York, lis working in the
shipyards here, it was discovered. He
is laborer No. 1856. Rabbi Wise is one
of the best known clergymen in New
York
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-27
TURKS TALK REVOLT
Socialists Ambitious to Folio Foot
steps of Russian Bolsheviki.

London, July 27.-Turkish Socialists
ara holding conferences for discussion
of organization of an enerhetic agita-
ton among the proletariat of Turkey
for the downfall of the Turkish
Bourgerise and capitalists. an unCated
Moscow dispatch said today. -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-27
Several Lost In Battle With Justicia
When That Ship Was Torpeoed.

London, July 27.-"The method
adopted of protecting our ships evil
IDENTIFY is effective inasmuch as sew
eral subma rines must have been sunk
in the attack on the Justicia. T w
Griffin. an engineer of the torpedoed
liner, said today.
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NO WORLD SERIES
President of Nationals Does Not Be-
Iieve They VIII Be Played.

Salisbury Beach. Mass. July 27.-
Il do not think any worlds series will
be played this year." said John K
Tener, president of the National oase-
ball league.
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GERMANY needs a new good roads
association to mark that trouble
some highway to Paris
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SANK SEVERAL SUBS

Continued on Page Two.i
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WEATHER FORECAST for Kansas:
day.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-28
MILITARY GOVERNOR
RULES PARIS ZONE
Supplants Civil Authority in
French Capital and Sur.
rounding Communes
Special Cable to Evening Public Ledger
Copyright, 1918, by Ne,o York Times Co.

Special Cable to Evening Public Ledger
Copyright, 1918. by Ne,o York Times Co.
Paris, June 2s.
Paris and the surrounding departments
of the Seine have been transferred to the
army zone. The change in no way i'm
plies that Paris is regarded as in greater
danger, nor is it equivalent to the impo-
sition of martial law, as would be the
case under the state of siege in which
Paris found herself in 1914.
At the same time the military gov
ernor CT Paris has now taken the place
of the civil authorities as a superior
authority in the city, and will execute
with entire independence the orders re-
ceived from the supreme government. In
other words, Paris and the surrounding
communes are now placed directly under
the authority of the military governors
FOR civilians. the technical change will
have no immediate consequences and life
Will go on exactly as before
A special consequence of the new re-
gime is that officers belonging to the
Paris garrison will henceforward benefit
from the same advantages and provi-
sions as combatant officers in the army
zone proper, which means a certain in
crease in pay and allowances.
The change also involves much stricter
attention being paid to rank and ex-
emption badges. which will simplify the
work of dealing with suspects, while
stricter control can now be exercised
over the movement of those desiring to
enter or leave the city.