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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-16
MACHINERY FOR
REGISTRATION
SET IN MOTION!
Men from 18 to As Years old
to Register not Later than
September Is.

Washington, Aug. 16.-Machinery
for the registration Of the 100000
additional men estimated as coming
and the provisions of the new man
power bill with the extension of the
draft ages to include men between
1S and As years, already has been
eral Crowder, who will have charge
Of the registration Of the new men.
in a statement published today, said
that preliminary instructions have
been issued all draft officials and
upon passage Of the bill by congress
everything will be in readiness for
the registration.
Registration will be held not later
than September Is, and if possible
on September S, General Crowder
said.
Senate leaders today believed 1t
would be possible to begin consider
alton of the man-power bill. report
ed yesterday by the military commit
tee, next Thursday.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-16
ALBERT METIN.
=. I; ECONOMIST. |. G | OF
FRANCE, I! A I DEAD
Formerly Was Minister of
Labor in France-Has
Been in America.

A Pacific Port, Aug. 1e.-Albert
Matin, head Of the French economic
mission now in the United States. for
mer minister of labor in France and
minister of blockade. died here at
midnight last night from a stroke of
apoplexy.
M. Matin was stricken shortly after
his arrival here with the mission of
which General Paul Gerald Pau, noted
French military leader, was Joint
head. Physicians who attended NJ.
Metln ascribed the stroke to exhaus-
ton brought on by his journey to this
city.
: The body of Albert Metin will be
taken at once to France for burial.
according to statements by members
of the mission.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-16
ALLIES PREPARE
T0SEND GUNS
TO SIBERlANS
Pressing Need for Munitions
Being Considered in Al
lied Capitals.
Bolsheviki Reported to be, on
the Run in>Several Sec
tions of Russia.

Washington. Aug. 16.-The press
ing need for arms and ammunition by
the people Of western Siberia, who
have arrayed themselves against the
forces Of German and Austrian prison
ers and the German Influenced Boil
sheviki, is being considered in the AL
lied capitals, according to informa-
ton available today. The answer of
the Allied nations to this appeal has
not been disclosed.
The people of western Siberia with
the aid of the Czecho- -Slovaks pro-
claimed their independence on July
4, in honor of the national annivars-
ary of the United States. They are rel
ported to have thousands Of we'll
trained and loyal troops, who are
waiting only for equipment to begin
active resistance against the Germans
The people have never\accepted the
surrender to Germany under the
Brest-Litovsk treaty and have refused
this district millions of tons of sup
plies stored there and have been
bought and paid for by the German
government.
1t is stated that the food supplies
now held in western Siberia would
support an army until the crops come
in next season. One member of the
foodstuffs now in storage in this Sec
ton is two million tons of wheat.
Besides this, there are tons of but
ter. cheese and other dairy products
and meat. There are thousands Of
head of cattle, sheep and horses care
fully held against the Germans and
Bolsheviki
Most important of all however, are
.he mines Of the Ural mountains that
the government of western Siberia
control. These mines produce more
than ninety per cent of the platinum
of the world =. 49,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-16
Receive British Jovfullv.

London, Aug, 16.-The population
of the Murmansk region received
with joy the British force that landed
there recently, according to an AL
lied diplomat who has arrived in Lon
don from Petrograd.
Il was in Murman when the British
troops arrived" he said, land am
quite unable to describe the pleasure
that the arrival Caused. Old men and
women wept with tears Of joy crying:
AT last Russia will be saved The
know that Germany is their enemy.
Never has the situation been so
favorable as today for the presence
of the Allies in Russia. Many men
in Petrograd who held high positions
in the old Russian. army say their
worst enemy is Germany. They have
told me that they know now that the
only real friends Of Russia are the
Allies"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-16
No Room for Optimism.

Vladivostok, Tuesday, Aug 13.-
(By The Associated Press) )-The stu
alton in western Siberia leaves no
room for optimism. in the opinion of
the vice president of the Russian Sec
ton of the Czecho-S Slovak national
council. In a statement he said that
Bolshevik mobilization Of Austro- Ger
man prisoners of war had added 1907
900 men to the enemy forces. He
said it would be impossible to reach
1rkutsk. even under the most favor
able circumstances. ina less than a
month, and that perhaps two months
would be necessary. s
In the hilly, waterless and sandy
country beyond Irkutsk the move
ment of troops would be easier. but
the position of the Czecho- Slovaks
may become precarious II assistance
Is not speedily forthcoming
Their numbers are diminishing,
owing to sickness and impossibility Of
renewing supplies. ,t 5.gF
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-16
TEN POLICEMEN
INJURED IN THE
JAPANESE RIOT
Price of Flour Has Been
Doubled Twice in Last
Year in Japan.

Toxic, Monday. Aug. 12.-(By the
Associated Press).-Ten policemen
have been wounded seriously and
many rioters injured in riot at Ma
goya over the high cost of rice. Fifty
persons have been arrested at Nagoya
and 800 men and women at Ohaka.
Industrial disturbances continue
elsewhere. The police have succeed
ed in prohibiting meetings in Toxic.
The price of flour has doubled
twice in the last year due largely to a
corner in the market
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-16
Bolshoyiki Fight Bolsheviki.

London. Aug. 16.--A curious coin
eidence, comes-to light in connection
with the arrival Of the British at
Baku. The garrison consisted largely
of Bolsheviki, who with Armenians,
were opposing the Turks. Thus the
British, while fighting the Bolsheviki
In the north are cooperating with
them in the south.
Aside from the Caspian operations
there has been a movement of British
troops from India to Turkestan. These
passed through Baluchistan and east
ern Persia and Joined forces with
the Turcomans, Bokharans and local
social revolutionaries who are fighting
the Bolsheviki. The British are also
guarding the trans Caspian. railroad
to prevent the enemy from gaining
access to Afghanistan and the Indian
frontier. ~
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-16
THE WEATHER.

North Dakota-Unsettled but
generally fair weather tonight
and Saturday; not much change
in temperature.
Nfinnesota-Unsett weather
tonight and Saturday with show
ers in north and east portions
tonight: somewhat warmer In
east portion Saturday.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-16
MINISTER'S WILL
BE STATIONED in
LONDON PERMANENTLY

London, Aug. 16.-In order for the
continuity Of the deliberations be-
tween the representatives of Great
Britain and the dominions. the i'm
perial war cabinet, says the Times
has decided that EACH dominion shall
be represented by a minister stationed
permanently in London. The imperial
war cabinet will .meet from time to
time with these ministers as members.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-16
MORE MEN ARE NEEDED
Several Men Have Already yolun-
tered for Work at War Office.

According to a statement from the
local war Office yesterday,'a number
Of men have already volunteered
their services to help with the new
draft registration, to include men
from 1S to As years that will take
place from some time the first part
of September.
Members of the board will be only
too glad to receive the names of all
who would care to assist in the new
registration and to have them at the
earliest possible date to avoid any
confusion and to have everything in
readiness to start work when the
word is given
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-16
TELEGRAPHIC
BRIEFS

London-Announcin that the sub
scriptions for the latest national war
bonds had reached one billion pounds
sterling, the chancellor of the ex-
cheauer said, I'VE know now that we
shall be able to finance the war
through to victory"
washington-Use Of conscientious
objectors in the army training camps
as farm laborers is to be extended.
spartanburg, S. C.-President Will
son in q letter expressing his views on
the senatorial race in South Carolina
in which former Governor Cole l..
Blease is a candidate said: 'The peo-
pie of South Carolina, will judge
rightly and have not the least fear
that they will believe Mr.. Blease is
or can be a friend Of the administra-
ton.
New York-Because it is expected
the draft age will be raised to as
years, the knights of Columbus have
raised their age limit for field secre-
taries to SO, and now will accept only
men between As and so. t
Washington-Septem probably
will be the registration date for the
II. 100000 men to. be brought under
selective Service should congress ex-
tend the draft age from 1S to AZ,
General Crowder said.
Washington for enlarge
ment to capacity Of 10000 men OF
several OF the big training camps were
announced.
New York-The week Of November
IL has been set aside Tor the great
union war fund drive to raise $685.
000, 900 by the 7. NJ. C. A., they. w.
G. A. and the War Camp Community
Service and the American Library ~
sociation. 81. s5
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-16
French Build l3O
Mile Railroad In
Less Than 100 Days

Paris. Aug. 6.-(Havas Agency
IA railway more than 1s0 miles in
length behind the French front has
been built in less than 100 days, and
yesterday was opened for traffic Its
purpose is to improve the communi-
cations between the northern and
southern parts of the northern rail-
way system. The construction in
volved the building OF two important
bridges and tunnel 375 yards in
length. ''56s sy7s
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-16
BRAZILIAN MOTOR
SHIP SUNK BY SUB
OFF AMERICAN COAST

New York. Aug. 16.-The Brazilian
notorship Madrugada, 1,613 tons
gross, has been sunk by German
submarine off the American coast
Word Of the loss of the ship was re-
ceived here today by insurance
circles. The crew was picked up by
another vessel and will be landed at
an Atlantic port. "a .lt
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-16
LIEUTENANT MILLER KILLED

Paris, Aug. 16.-Lieutenant Walter
B. Miller of New York city, a former
member Of the Lafayette escadrille
who was transferred to the American
service, was killed in an aerial COM
bat on August g. His patrol, consist
ing of eight machines, was attacked
by German squadron Of thirty air.
planes He fell inside the American
lines. The other members of the pa
troll escaped after fierce struggle.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-16
SHORTAGE OF
WAR WORKERS
MUCH RELIEVED
Curtailrnent of Automobile
Production Releases
Many Mechanics.

Washington. Aug. 1e.-shortage Of
skilled labor in war industries is be-
ing considerably relieved by restric-
tions upon non-war. production. the
department of labor today announc-
ed. Curtailment of automobile pro-
ductton alone has released many me-
,chanics and other workers. There is
still a serious shortage in many war
industrial centers, however. the de-
partment says, which can be relieved
only by further transfer Of labor from
nOn-war industries,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-16
Reports Are Varied.

London. Aug. 16..-The Soviet gov
ernment, says Russian wireless mes
sage. has issued an order that corre-
spondence to foreign countries must
not be accepted for some time to
come except for. the Ukraine and
Germany, localities in German occu-
patton and for war prisoners.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-16
ROBERT FAY APPREHENDED.

a ROBERT FAY YAPPREHENDED.
Washington Aug. 6.-Robert Fay,
who was convicted for placing bombs
on ships carrying supplies and troops
to Europe and who escaped after be-
ing sentenced to the penitentiary, has
been apprehended In Spain. Secre-
tary Lansing announced today that he
is being brought back to the United
States without extradition.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-16
Bolsheyiki Claim Success.

\ London, Aug. 16.-The Bolshevtk
government in an official. statement,
claims the capture of positions in the
Archangel district where there are
Allied troops and says, that their ad-
versaries have abandoned the fighting
near Omega, according to q Reuter-
dispatch from Moscow.
A series of successes which appar-
emily ares of minor Importance, also
are claimed In the operations against
the Czecho- Slovaks.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-16
ENCIRCLING ROYE
ESTIMATE OF GERMAN
LOSSES SIX MILLION
More Than Million Believed Have Been 900
Killed From March ~ to June u
Many Injured and Captured.

Paris Aug l8-The total Of German losses from the be-
ginning of the the end of July 191s understood
be six million according to the morning newspapers.
The figures include 600 killed up the beginning Of
the German offensive last March, From June II
the Germans said to have lost 100000 killed alone
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-16
MORE MINES FOUND.

Sydney, N. S.. Aug. 16.-The find
ing of additional enemy mines along
the Australian coast is announced.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-16
Religious Services
Held for Roosevelt
Over Grave in France

Paris, Aug. 16.-Religious services
beside the grave Of Lieutenant Quen-
tin Roosevelt, near the spot where he
fellsto his death in an air combat last
month. were held today by Bishop
Brent Of the. Episcopal church. The
service took place; after a visit to the
American front at Ffsmes.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-16

Dispatches from the American,
front during the advance to the Vesle
reported that Lieutenant Roosevelt
had been buried near Chamery. east
OF Fere.en-T Tardenois.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-16
CITY HELD IN VICE-LIKE
GRIP---GERMANS HOLDING
WITH GREAT DIFFICULTY
Officials Say Fall Inevitable;
Means Change in German Lines
Allied Line Advanced From Chaulnes to South Of Roye
Germans Fighting Desperately for High Land
East Of Rbescourt.

With the French Army in France, Aug. 16.-(By
the Associated Press )-Aies forces occupied Vilers
Roye and ST. Aurin, and reached their old line Of
trenches of Arancourt yesterday Further north
they pressed forward toward the Chaulnes-Ro line
taking Damery wood in the evening
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-16
Parvillers Captured.

With the Canadian Forces In
France. Thursday, Aug. 15.-(By the
Canadian Press) ).-The Canadians
captured the village of Parvillers to-
day. A number of machine guns and
prisoners were taken. Reinforce-
ments went there in support against
the strong post the enemy had In tho
vicinity. ~
~ 1sRe.ny sRrtillery sactfvit. isAsnates
stifeninI. Of resistance. hostile
aircraft have been, ctinstde
strengthened on the ksFhole of this
Amiens Montdidier front. s
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-16
ProDaean(lists to FrOnt.

Amsterdam, Aug. 16.-sixty propA-
gandists belonging to labor orgapi-
sxations supporting the Bolshevik
regime have left Moscow %forf the
front where the Bolsheviki are light
ing the Czecho- Slovaks. according to
Moscow telegram by way Of Berlin.
The object Of the propagandists Is to
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-16

Paris. Aug. 16.-1 P. M)-Roye is held in vice
like grip by the French. Stubborn resistance by the
Germans is being crushed. The French slowly
encircling the town.
The French advance at Villersles-R -Roye makes
the fall of Roye inevitable it is believed, by military
men, Possession of the town by French troops would
make necessary recthcaton of the German lines and
retreat to the Nese- -Noyon would be probably
The Germans are clinging desperately to range
of hills east of Ribecourt They also stubbornly
defending the Lassigny-Oise canal the loss of which
would entail the evacuation of Noyon
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-16
Huns May Quit Offensive.

London. Aug. 5.-(Thursday).-
The Withdrawals on the western front
by the Germans in the last few days,
it is believed here indicate that the
enemy intends to abandon the Often
sive. 1t is said to be doubtful wheth-
er he will be able to resume the Of
fensive since 35 divisions now are
necessary between the Disc and the
Ancre, of which fifteen are from the
reserves. There are now 16 fresh en-
emy divisions in reserve on the entire
western front and only IL of these
belong to the army group Of Crown
Prince Rupprecht Of Bavaria.
Military observers say that there
is every indication the Germans in-
tend to stand on their present line.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-16
Sammies Bomtaxd Railroads.


With the American Army in France.
Thursday, Aug. 15.-(By the Associat-
ed Press)-American aviators sue
cessfully bombarded the railroad
yards at mmary-Baroncourt in the|
Verdun-Metz area this morning. Lon
guyon, north of Verdun and Thiau-
court were attacked Wednesday.
Several bursts were observed in the
central mad southern parts Of the
yard at Dommary- -Baroncourt, and
the installations there are believed to
have been wiped out.
Three direct hits were made on the
track in front of the station at Lon
guyon and % bombs fell on surround
ing houses. German military objectives
were bombed at Thiaucourt.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-16
Enemy artillery Active.

AlAChAy 6ACA4vCs
With the British Army in France.
Aug. 16 Q0:30 a. m.)-(By the As
sociated Press. 1.-The enemy artillery
was active last night from one end
Of the British front to the other.
The activity was especially marked
along the new Somme battle front,
in the Essarts sector and in the
front, where there was a heavy gas
bombardment. There was no de-
velopment Of activity by the enemy
infantry anywhere, however.
All along the Somme front the
British are continuing various slight
forward movements. It was in
movements of this kind that DAM
mery and Parvillers came yesterday
into British hands.
The situation north Of the Ancrs
has not yet been clarified. the
enemys intentions being Obscure.
There are no further reports Of wide-
spread Withdrawals in this region. al
though the enemy seems to have
abandoned several Of Its small for
British patrols that crossed tho
Ancre last night were fired upon and
forced to return.
Carsovyitz Succeeds Blu1ra.
French Headquarters in France.
Aug. l6.-( THE successor
Of General Won Mudra, who CONS
manded the first German army In
the attack on General Gquraud'si
army in the Champagne last month
apparently Is General Won .Carlowitx,
q Saxon, who had been minister of
war In Dresden and had distingnish-
ed himself in leading Saxon army
corps IN the offensive OF this ysaz
!. /. q
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-08-16
Enemy withdraws in Lys Salient.

London. Aug. 15.-(Thursday) ~
Further slight enemy Withdrawals
from the Lys salient were announced
in London today. The enemy hasj
evacuated the village of Vieux Ber-
quin, south of Merris. and has retired
between one and two miles on q front
of nine miles.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-08-09
NOTICE

All mothers of sons in the Z. S. army
who are willing to march in the parade
Tuesday evening, Aug. Ii, on the Occa-
sion of the dedication of the Lady
smith community service flag, are re-
auested to meet at the highschOol build
ing Saturday evening, Aug. 10, at Z 80
O'Clock.
Committee.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-08-09
COMING EVENTS

Aug. TO- .sThe Deacon home talent
play.
Aug. 17-Hearing at courthouse on
proposed changes in the game
laws
Sept 10, II, u, 13.-Rusk County
Fair, Ladysmith.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-08-09
TRAINING SCHOOL NOTES

The twelfth year of the Training
school begins Monday, August 26th.
The new catalog is now being distrib-
uted. A copy will be gladly sent free
to any one who will ask for it.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-08-09

. The State Superintendent has out
lined new course of study for the
highschool graduates which goes into
effect this year. 1t is much more
practical than was the old course.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-08-09

Special attention Of the graduates of
the rural schools is called to the fact
that this is the last time they can be
admitted to the Training school. At
ter this year they will have to have at
least one year of highschool training,
and after next year at least two
years of highschoOl training.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-08-09

The service flag Of the school has now
six. stars. This is fine record, con
sidering the very small number of mel
graduated from the school.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-08-09

Money to Loan. Fire Insurance.
MichaelsOn & Hughes Co.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-08-09

The principal has the names of a few
girls who want the chance to earn
their way through school by doing
house or other work He would like to
have the names of people who would
like to have one of these girls.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-08-09

Attention of the teachers of the
county is called to the fact that the
principal of this school has been APP
pointed chairman in charge of the
Junior Red Cross. He will be glad to
aid teachers in organizing these sOcie-
ties. 1t is expected that every school
in the county will organize branch.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-08-09

New students should bring with
them their standings from high OF
other schools. This is needed to com
plete their enrolment
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-08-09

All the graduates of the class of 1918
have good positions for next year.
Nearly all will teach in this county,
only one or two for special reasons
leaving the county.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1918-05-24
Fourteen Leave for Ft.
Mcdowell Next Week

Another quota Of fourteen men
will leave Gillia m county next
week for Fort Mcdowell to take
up service in the U. 8. Army.
Those who have been notified to
appear are: II S Rice. G E Davis,
A L Chapman, W E Dunlap,
Claud Rickard, Gordon Hall.
VIM Carly. A N Taylor. W H
Moor. ] V Edwards, Roy Holland,
John Gruber, A F Hanson and
d s Miller. 1t is possible that
some Of these may have exemp-
tions on account of agricultural
work and in this case others will
be notified to appear. These
men will so May %.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1918-05-24
CHOIR ENJOYS DINNER PARTY
GIVEN AT HARTSHORN HOME

Mrs. c. Fl. Wilson. who ex-
poets to leave the first of the
week for the east, was the in.
spiration for a delightful dinner
party at the H. A. Hartshorn
home last evening. Pink rose
buds and maline were combined
effectively on the table and hand
painted place cards added to its
attractiveness. An excellent
dinner was served by Mrs. Harts.
horn and several toasts were
given which added further enjoy.
ment to the meal. The guests
were all members of the Congre,
gational choir to which organiza.
tion Mrs. Wilson has been a loyal
assistant during her three years
residence in Condor.