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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-10
American Field
AmqyBe 80, 900 Men

Washington, March 9--With men,
material and supplies moving for
ward to General Pershing. in ac-
cordance with the pre-arranged
schedule, the war department has
taken up the organization of the
first field army, the largest tactical
unit used in modern warfare. Until
General Pershing has under his
command a complete field army, no
further organization of fighting
units will be started.
1t was originally the intention OF
the department to form the "typi-
cal' field army by combining three
army corps, but it is understood
that this plan has been abandoned
for one which calls for five or six.
The purpose of this is to reduce
the number of men required for or
ganizing the army troops-the spe-
cial units attached specifically to
the field army for use in controlling
the lines of communication from the
ports of debarkation to the army
corps rail heads.
The army troops include also the
great artillery reserve of eight, ter
and twelve-inch guns, both of fixed
emplacement and mobile type, the
anti-aircraft guns and other units
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-10

An army corps under ordinary
conditions can be expected to hold
a sixteen mile front of trenches, or
about nine miles of geographical
front. The first American field
army, therefore, may be able to
take over 100 miles OF French line.
Censorship regulations prohibit
publication of the approximate date
upon which this may be expected.
If the present schedule is main
tanned, however, its safe to say that
by January, 1910 or earlier, Ameri-
cn troops will be holding a longer
stretch of front than was held by
the British after more than two
years of war.
Under the six corps field army
plan, auxiliary troops numbering
more than 100000 would be required,
each army corps having about 3d.
600 and the field army 10000. The
same number of fighting men under
the three corps plan void have re-
quired between 100000 and 100000
corps and army troops.
While it should be stated that nc
definite plan of organization has yet
been approved, it is known that
General Persbing has expressed
himself in favor OF the larger unit.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-10

The Americans engaged were the
latest to enter the trenches, going
into training with the French.
First news OF their presence on the
battle line came in the French OF
ficial statement OF March 5, whcA
told OF their brave conduct in re-
peulsing the Germans, Today's dis
patch, which gave the first details
OF the fighting, said:
"After a very heavy artillery prep
aratiou including shells of all cali
bers, which completely demolished
the ground Of the sector, a strong
attack was made upon the positions
occupied by the Americans. A few
of the enemy succeeded in penetrat-
ing into a trench, but an cnerget
and severe counter attack threw
them back in confusion.
Meanwhile, another section sue
cceded in cutting the barbed wire
in front OF the positions where the
fighting was going on, but they also
we're quickly dispersed by the pre-
else firing from the rifles and ma
chine guns.
"A third company finally succeed
ed in stealing its way into the lines
and attempting a flanking attack,
which was on the point of succeed
iLg Here especially the Americans
gave proof Of splendid energy and
a morale beyond all praise. Almost
entirely surrounded, they did not
dream for one instant of surrender
ing and their efforts to extricatc
themselves were so determined that
they succeeded in displacing the en-
emy without leaving single pris-
oner in his hands.
In the attack and in the defense
the American soldiers assumed the
brilliant place which they intend to
hold among the allied armies
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-10
NATIONAL PARTY
MAPS COUN TRY
PREPARES FOR CAMPAIGN
IN FIVE DIVISIONS OVER
THE UNITED STATES.

Chicago, March 9.--The executive
committee of the new national par
ty at its first meeting mapped out
plans for future campaigns. The
country will be divided into five di-
visions, with a chairman to be
named by the executive commit e
in charge OF each. The divisions
will be the northern, southern, cen
trail, northwestern and western.
Col. w. c. Mcclure, OF Atlanta,
Ga, National Chairman David
Coates and J. A. II. Hopkins of New
Jersey, chairman of the executive
committee, already have started plan
ming for work in the southern diyi-
sion.
Mrs. Howard Gould OF New York
presented her resignation to the eX-
ecutive committee, saying that her
many other duties made it impossi-
bic for her to serve, and Frank A
Patterson of New Jersey was elect
ed in her place.
John Spargo of Vermont also was
elected to the executive committee
Virgil e. Hinshaw, chairman OF
the prohibition party's national com.
mittee, informed the Nationals that
the prohibition committee had de.
cided to do everything possible tc
bring closer coordination and CO.
operation between the two parties
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-10
GERMAN POWER
INCREASES OVER
EUROPE AND ASIA
FROM NORTH PROVINCES OF
RUSSIA TO WARM WAT
ERS OF SOUTH.
CONQUEST IS CONTINUING
Lord Robert Cecil of British Cabi-
net Urges Action by Japan to Aid
i'll Blocking the Great Menace to
Allies Cause.

London, March 9.-Pointing out
the seriousness of the German men-
ace in Siberia and in southern Asia
urging Japanese intervention, and
insisting that the German people al
ford no hope of rising against their
imperialistic masters, Lord Robert
Cecil, minister of blockade, indicat-
ed i'll a statement to tn Associated
Press what has already been accom-
plished by the Germans in the east.
Spreading a large map on the table,
Lord Robert said:
Look what Germany has already
done toward a scheme of world con-
quest. On the north, she has taken
rich Baltic provinces, over which
she purposes to install a German
prince. She sent troops to Finland
and concluded an agreement which
puts the whole foreign policy OF
Finland at her disposal. These
steps in the north have practically
cut off Russia from access to the
sea.
Looking further south we find
that Germany is in the course of oc-
cupying Odessa, the greatest Black
seaport. and that she has insisted
that Russia cede to Turkey all ports
at the cast end OF the Black sea.
Her evident design is to substitute
Tor the archaeological railroad a
new avenue to the east by trans
Cacuasia and northern Persia. In
the execution of this design, Ger
many moreover has had consciously
or unconsciousiy the assistance and
corporation of the Bolsheviki.
Look at the plight Of Armenia.
Both Great Britain and America
have always taken a deep interest
and sympathy in this unhappy peo-
pie. Armenian refugees who fled
into trans-Caucasia are now, under
the RuSso-German treaty, to be
handed back to the Turk.
you have only to look at the
map to see what a tremendous
undertaken. Having been thwarted
scheme Of conquest Germany has
in her plan to conquer France, this
IS the second string to her bow, and
for the moment the whole German
people seem to be backing the new
imperialistic scheme. The military
control OF Germany is paramount
and mistaken. German democracy
is docile and scryile. The allie.
must adopt every means in theiI
power to Illustrate Germany's de.
signs in the east"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-10
AUTO MECHANIC HALTS
TEAM OF RUNAWAYS

Jud Howard, 314 Third avenue
northeast, an automobile mechanic
employed by c. p. Hall, made dar-
ing capture OF a team of runaway
horses at 6 o'clock last night. The
team, hitched to a gravel wagon, be-
came frightened on Caddo street
and before the driver could reach
them started north on Caddo. How
ard and Herbert Benson in an au-
tomobile gave chase and overlook
the team at Ninth avenue. With
Benson driving at rapid rate,
Howard, standing on the running
board, leaped to the wagon bed,
walked out on the pole between the
frightened animals, and, gaining the
reins, soon had them under con-
der control.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-10
WHITE WOMEN SUE
ROAD WHEN NEGRO
WOMEN ENTER DINER

Nashville, Tenn, March 9.-Up-
holding the law providing separate
coaches for white and negro pas
sengers, the Tennessee supreme
court today affirmed the decision OF
4 lower court awarding Mrs. Matte
Shelton and others damages against
the Chicago, Rock Island x Pacific
railroad on the allegation of the
plaintiffs that while they were seat
ed in a dining car on that road
three negro women entered the car
and took seats opposite them.
Mrs. Shelton and the others who
sued were en- route from Memphis
to Little Rock at the time. The
road claimed to have a rule by
which, after three calls ito the
diner" negro passengers are admit
ted.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-10
BARNES PAYS
WARM TRIBUTE
TO ARDMORE

George w. Barnes, state director
of the National War Savings COM
mittee for Oklahoma, expressed him
self as gratified at the spirit of pa
triotism manifested by the Ardmorc
people. Mr.. Barnes visited Ardmore
recently while on a tour of the state
and has just returned to his home
in Muskogee.
The establishment OF the first
war Savings Bank in the United
States at Ardmore pleased the state
director and he is lending every en-
ergy to help those behind the pro-
ject. Mr., Barnes said that aside
from the patriotic fervor OF Ard
more residents he was impressed
with the hospitality of its people.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-10
.SECLER'S PLAN TO
CURB AUTOMOBILE
THIEVES |NDORSED

Les Seglcr, chief OF police, re-
turned yesterday from Oklahoma
City where he had been attending
the meeting OF the Oklahoma Peace
Officers Association. He said an
excellent meeting was held. More
than 200 peace officers from all over
the state were in attendance.
At the regular meeting OF the city
commission, last Tuesday night,
Chief Segler called attention to the
necessity OF the city having an ord
nance requiring all owners of au-
tomobiles and all motor vehicles,
register the license number of their
car with the city collector. Pri-
marily, this war for the purpose of
identifying violators of the traffic
laws.
The meeting at Oklahoma City
not only indorsed this idea, but
went farther, adopting a resolution
to the effect that all municipalities
should require such registration OF
cars and that there should be a law
governing the state and every sub
ordinate division OF it, compelling
the keeper of all supply stations,
where gasoline is sold, to give to
the keeper the name and number
of the car, license number and name
and address.
By this means it is expected to
keep better track of the large num-
Der OF cars being stolen and lead to
the apprehension of the thieves
There is an association OF dealers
and manufacturers in Chicago
which publishes a list of automo-
biles stolen in that city alone and
the last list received at headquar-
terS here shows that during the
month Of February it reached 1000
1t is contended by the officers that
these measures are necessary and
they will insist on the passing OF
ordinances putting the same into
effect in the several cities and ask
for state law to govern in other
sections OF the state.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-10
POLITICS" ALLEGES BERGER
Makes His Election as Senator Ger
tain, He Saws.

Milwaukee, March 0.-'It is a po-
litical move, pure and simple" said
Victor L. Berger when informed
OF his Indictment by federal grand
jury in Chicago this afternoon.
They were afraid of my candidacy
for United States senator in Wash
ington and took this step TO see
that | was not elected. But instead
OF injuring my chances they have
made my election certain
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-10
MEN WERE LATEST FROM
UNITED STATES TO EN-
TER THE TRENCHES.
ARE ALMOST SURROUNDED
Severe Counter Attacks by Amer
leans Result in Fatal Defeat of
Germans-Heavy Barrage Preced-
ed Rush by the Huns.
FRENCH DELIGHTED

Washington, March Ger
man troops in their attack in
Lorraine on the night of March
t twice gained a footing in the
American trenches, only - be
driven ont in fierce fighting. An
official dispatch today from
France giving the French view
OF the encounter, said the Ameri-
cans showed a rare qualify of
courage, self-possessior and
calm bravery which won them
admiration of the neighboring
French troops and the hearty
congratulations of the French
high command.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-10
MANY LIBERTY
TRUCKS SOON

Washington, March 9,--Rcports
received today by Brig. Gen. Baker,
head of the war departments motor
transport division, show that ninety
factories are working to capacity on
the standardized parts for the "lib-
erty truck and that the entire pro-
gram will have been completed be-
fore August !. Five hundred OF the
type A trucks will be delivered this
month, 1900 in April, 2500 in May,
5000 in June and the remainder in
July.
Its expected that before mid-sum-
mer further orders will be placed in
anticipation of the future needs.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-10
Kansas City Man Killed.

Texarkana, Ark, March 9.-Joe
Monfort, of Kansas City, manager
for the Texas Stone Tractor Com
pany plant on Rose Hill, was in
stantly killed when the automobile
in which he was riding collided with
an electric street car at Fifth and
State streets at 4 o'clock this after
noon. A wheel of the street car
crushed his head.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-10
3 ALLEGED MURDEREPS
ARRESTED IN ARIZONA

Hachita, N. NJ, March 9.-Dis-
couraged to the point of returning
to the American side OF the border
Tom and John Powers and Tom
Sisson were captured yesterday and
brought here on cavalry horses to-
day and later we're taken to Stafford,
Arizona, to answer charges of hav-
ing murdered Sheriff II. +. Mcbride
Of Graham county and his two dep
uties.
They were captured south of the
American border by cavalry de-
tachment.
The men said that they surrender
ed rather than shoot United States
soldier. The three were heavily
armed. ,,1
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-10
DRIVE FOR $loo,OOo,OOO RED
CROSS FUND OPEN MAY 20

Topeka, Kan. March 9.-The Red
Cross national drive for a fund of
Sl00,000,000 scheduled to begin
March 6 will not be held until the
week of May 20 to q, according
to a message received last night by
S. F.. Cobb, state chairman, from
J. L Johnston, chairman of the
Southwestern division, with head
quarters at St. Louis.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-10
BILLY McCARNE STRICKEN

Kansas City, Mo-, March o.-Bil-
ly McCarne, a widely known box
ing promoter, was brought here late
today from Joplin, Mo-, suffering
from appendicitis. He was taken to
hospital where the physicians de-
cided that an immediate operation
was unnecessary although it was
said an operation probably would
be performed next week
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-10
KILLS WIFE AND SELF.

Hot Springs, Ark, March 9.--Da-
vid Clark Of Springfield, Mo, bar
Der, shot and killed his wife at the
home OF her father here this morn
ng and then shot himself in the
head. Physicians said there is no
chance for his recovery. 1t is be-
lieved he was demented as a result
of i'll health. His wife came here
three weeks ago to visit her parents
and Clark followed her, arriving yes
terday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-10
Z KENTUCK|ANS
KILLED; q HURT
AS WALL FALLS

Winchester, KY March O. -
Twelve persons were killed, ten OF
whom were children, and q persons
were severely injured here tonight
when the walls Of burned build
ing adjoining a moving picture the
atcr collapsed, crushing in its roof,
1t was found necessary to remove
about 80 others less seriously in
jured to the hospital also.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-10
Mandot to Camp Beauregard.

Alexandria, La, March 9. - Joe
Mandot of New Orleans has been
appointed boxing instructor at
Camp Beauregard here. it was an
nounced today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-10
FIRST WAR SAVLNGSBANK
MUWTED ESTATES WILL BE
DEDICATED HERB TODAY
WEATHER FORECAS Z

OKLAHOMA: Sunda : fair,
colder in East and south .tions
fair and warmer. {
EAST TEXAS: S " fair
colder; Monday fair, I, ng tenn
perature in northwest po. ton.
WEST TEXAS: Sunday fair,
colder; Monday fair, warmer in
north portion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-10

Washington, March 9.-The war
finance corporation bill was rein
troduced today in the house with
amendments adopted by the ways
and means committee and will be
taken up Tuesday for debate.
The corporation under the amend
ment adopted by the ways and
means committee is required to file
quarterly with the house and senate
reports showing to whom loans had
been made, the amounts and other
data.
An amendment by Representative
Sloan of Nebraska provides that no
bank may borrow more than 10 per
cent Of the capital of the corpora
ton, which would limit loans to a
maximum Of $50,O00000 The SEN
ate bill contains no such provision.
While the bill came from the
committee with an unanimous agree
ment, Representative Moore, of
Pennsylvania, Republican, said a
number of amendments may be pro-
posed when the bill is taken up in
the house
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-10
TORNADO IN OHIO
DESTROYS TOWNS
AND TAKES LIVES

Fort Wayne, Ind, arch 9.--Four
persons are thought to have been
killed and several injured in a cy-
clone which swept over Van Vert
county, Ohio, tonight, 1t is report
ed here that Continental, Ohio, has
been wiped out by the storm.
1t also is reported that the towns
of Holgate and Palmer, Ohio, west
OF Leipsic, have been practically
destroyed by a tornado. a plea for
immediate help has gone out to the
adjacent cities.
The Pennsylvania dispatcher here
was informed that four persons
we're believed to have been killed
by the storm at Richey, a few miles
east OF Convoy Ohio, tonight.
Pennsylvania trains are tied up at
this point.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-10

Lima, O., March 9.--Traction oil
icials tonight reported that towns
and cities in several surrounding
counties have been struck by Il wind
storm OF tornado velocity and that
at least two persons have been
killed.
A number of homes and farm
building, have been wrecked,
The roof of stone crusher situ-
ated half a mile from Middle Point,
Van Vert county, was blown off
and fell within the city. 1t was at
Middle Point where the casualties
occurred.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-10
WILSON ENDORSES
BIG WAR FINANCE
CORPORATION BILL
PRESIDENT DEEMS 1T MEG
ESSARY TO WRITE TO
CONGRESSMAN MOORE.
MEASURE RE-INTRODUCED
Will Be Taken Up in House Tues
day for Debate-Loans Are Lin
tied to Maximum of $5O,0O0,000
to Any One Corporation.

Washington, March 9.-President
Wilson today set at rest any posi-
bic question of his personal support
OF the war finance corporation bill
by writing to Representative Moore,
Republican OF Pennsylvania, today
that he wanted to see it enacted.
81 am entirely in favor OF the
adoption Of the war finance corpor-
alton BILL" wrote the president 81
deem it. in fact, a necessary war
measure
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-10
Berger Would Halt War.

Mr.. Berger, who is candidate for
nomination for United States SEN
ator from Wisconsin on the Social
ist ticket, in announcing his plat
form this week, said ii elected he
would work for passage of a rcSolu-
ton by congress directing the presi-
dent to summon warning countries
to an immediate armistice and peace
conference. His platform also calls
for withdrawal of. American
troops from ur.pe to procure alb
solutc security for this country.
The Wisconsin senatorial election
will be held April ?.
Seymour Stedman, counsel for
the national Socialist party, issued
a statement tonight, in which he eX-
pressed the view that war prof
itccrs and monster capitalists are
most interested in this prosecu-
ton
United States District Attorney
Clync stated that those indicteC
conspired TO violate the espionage
act through public speeches, arti-
cles written in certain newspapers
among others the Milwaukee Lead
er and The American Socialist, anC
through certain pamphlets, among
them one entitled Proclamation
and War Program, a pamphlet
Down With War a pamphlet The
Price We Pay a pamphlet, why
You Should Fight and by means
Of cartoons, illustrations, pictures
etc, to do the following
Two Specific Charges.
"l--When the United States is at
war wilfully to cause insubordina-
ton, disloyalty and the refusal oI
duty in military and naval forces
to the injury Of the service.
"2-Wilfully to obstruct the re.
cruiting and enlistment service tc
the injury OF the service and Of the
United States,
The indictment sets forth that tn,
speeches, etc, were such "as per
sistently dwet upon the evils anC
any consideration in favor thereof
horrors of war without mentioning
and upon justifiability and neces
sity OF avoiding and stopping sale
war and opposing further prosecu
ton thereof at all costs and regard
less OF the patriotism OF said per
sons constituting the military ant
naval forces of the United States.
The Indictment charges % over
acts.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-10

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Bisbee daily review., 1918-04-27
Liberty Day!

Liberty Day was proud day in the Warren district. Over the top we went with bands playing and flags flying. Our bond quota is complete; yea, and there are thou sands to spare. It was not a day spent in spurring men on to do; rather, it was a day spent in celebrating what had been done. Cochise county went to the front again, just as she did in the last loan Our com munity may not lead the country with its honor flag, but we charged across the No Mans Land with the leaders. No laggards we Up and at 'em with the vanguard.
 Dark news from France. The German flood still flows westward. But we are not dismayed The American flood is gather ing head to meet the worst that Germany can send Let the Cochise boys in the army take heart Their home county is behind them all the way.
 Did you hear that band? The slide trombone notes echoed to the mountain tops. Did you see those fiags2 They streamed in glory under the bright, brave sunlight Did you see those boys and girls so young and fair and fine, as they marched along? We do and dare and deny for them.
 Nothing counted but the winning of the war in the Warren district yesterday In all humbleness we are very proud of that day and its doings and the spirit that is abroad in the land
Bisbee daily review., 1918-04-27
HER ITCHING CHANGE
 EAGLE PICTURE TODAY

Some day you may go after my murderer and when you do, Francois Breault will go with you"
 A short time after Breault makes this statement to Corporal Blake of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police, in James Curwood's gripping story Her Fighting Chance" Breault's pre- diction comes true and Blake finds himself on the trail of the murderer, while BTeault's ghost accompanies him on the long journey over the snow wastes which lead to the cabin of the murder-suspect and his beautiful girl wife. Blake finds the little woman alone and, falling desperately in love with her. places her in the most diff cult position that a true and loving Wife can occupy. To spurn Blake's love is to deliver her husband to the hangman-to accept his advances is more than she can force herself to do. She has but one chance-a fighting chance, the noble manner in which she makes her fight, while her husbands "huskies" bring him nearer and nearer to the snow covered cabin where his wife and his enemy are matching their wits, furnishes the in- tensely dramatic moments, leading up to the powerful climax, in which Jane Gray. as the wife, rises to the mag nificent heights of strong emotional acting for which she is justly famous.