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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-04-17
GERMANS PAY
Big PRICE FOR
GROUND TAKEN
British Troops Confident Tide
Will Turn in Their Favor
After Other Side Has
It's -ElH..y..--

With the British Army in France,
April l6-The town of Wytschaete, ly-
ing on the crest of blood stained
ridge at the northern end of the new
battle front, and Spanbroekmolen,
which nestles on the top of an eleva-
ton just southwest, today were
stormed and occupied by large Ger
man forces.
Meanwhile, fresh enemy troops
were battering hard at the British
lines west of Balleul, in an attempt
to continue their success OF last night
and break through to Hazebrouck.
Grim fighting has been going on
since morning and we'll into the after
noon there had been no cessation in
the struggle.
Great Price Exacted.
A little further south artillery duels
have been in progress between La
Bassee canal and Robecq, but whether
that presaged fresh enemy attacks
west of Merville, to coordinate with
those to the north, it is impossible to
say at this hour.
These facts may seem somewhat
grim in reading, but they have their
brighter side. The Germans have
won new ground at a great cost OF
life, and there is no diminution in
the manihcent spirit which has been
holding against the enemy invasion
since April 9. There is absolutely no
tagging of faith among the officers
and men along this front in their
ultimate victory.
Expect Turn of Tide.
No more gallant defense has been
recorded sVce the war began than
that now going on, and while further
sacrifices are expected and even
further loss OF ground, no doubt ex-
lists on the British front that ulti-
mately the allies will come into their
own when the German side has spent
its fury.
100 Hun Divisions Employed.
Baked in their plans at the out
set, the enemy shifted and struck
heavily in the region of Arras. Now
it is the Armentieres sector; tomor-
row it may be somewhere else along
the British line. There now are on
the western front approximately 200
German divisions. Of this huge num-
Der about 120 have already been en-
gagged, mainly against the British.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-04-17
Fifty Lashes Given Alleged
DiSl0yaI German.AmeriCan

Tulsa, Okl,, April. 16.-John XII
becka, 26, German-American, was
taken from the street late last night
by the knights of Liberty" led
quietly to secluded spot north of
the city, tarred and feathered and
given so lashes.
Kubecka is alleged to have invaded
the intimacy of the home of a soldier
called in the draft and to have made
disloyal remarks. He was made to
promise that he would leave Tulsa,
never to see the woman again and
never make another disloyal remark
The Knights of Liberty came into
prominence here last November when
IS alleged Industrial Workers of the
World members were tarred and
feathered and whipped.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-04-17
- n "a =
DRAFT TO
Be MADE
IN ERIN
Commons Passes Man Power
Bill, 301 to 1903; Home Rule
Will Follow or Govern
ment Will Resign.
(By Associated Press.l

London, April 16.-The third read
ing of the governments man.power
bill was carried tonight BY vote of
301 to 1o3.
In the report. stage of the man
power bill, John Dillon, chairman of
the Irish nationalists, moved the
omission of the Irish clause and
pressed the government to give its
4 eal plans. He recommended that the
government go to the counties of An
trim and Down and try to hold con-
scription meetings. That, he said,
would open the governments eyes.
PROTESTS CONSUMPTION.
Doubtless the giving of home rule
would produce great effect, but at
the present time the government ap-
peared neither able to carry on the
war successfully nor to accept peace:
neither able to govern Ireland nor to
allow Ireland to govern herself.
Mr.. Dillon said he had been 40
years in public life, during some OF
the stormiest periods of Irish his
tory, but he solemnly warned the
government that he never had known
anything to approach the feeling in
Ireland today.
If CONSUMPTION was applied, the
chaos and confusion ensuing would
be appalling and, he declared, Ire
land will be turned into another Bel
giun.
To Press Home Rule.
George N. Barnes, labor member
IF the British war cabinet without
portfolio announced in the House OF
Commons today that the government
intended to introduce home rule bill
Immediately and would use every
pressure to pass~it.
Mr.. Barnes announced that the
Lloyd George government would re-
sign if the House of Lords refused
TO pass the new home rule bill.
Premier Lloyd George said in the
House of Commons today:
1T is desirable, in the interest of
the war, that we should settle the
Irish question and produce something
like contentment in Ireland and good
will in America"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-04-17
DIES,
A'TRA|T0R
TORRANCE
Pays Penalty for Using Money
From Germany to Further
interests Of That Nation
at Home.
Paris, April, 17.--Bolo Pasha has

Paris, April, 17-Bolo Pasha has
been executed at Vicenennes.
Bolo Pasha it was shown at hisl
trial, received 100000 marks in|
1915 from Abbas Hilmi, former|
khedive of Egypt, for the purpose Of
influencing the French press.
In February, 1916, Bolo came to
American. The Dutsche bank of Ber.
lin, is said to have turned over to
him 100000 francs, which was dc.
posted in this country, at least nine
banks figuring in the records of the
case. Disclosures made by the
United States government relative to
his activities in this country are said
TO have brought about the arrest on
September %, 1917. for receiving
money from Germany for use in peace
propaganda. After his arrest there
came sensational disclosures OF his
activities.
Prominent Frenchmen connected
with the Bolo affair included former
Premier Joseph Caillaux, Senator
Charles Humbert and Fernand
Memoir, presiding Judge of the high
est Partisan court. Caillaux and
Hambert are in prison awaiting trial,
Bolo's brother is Catholic priest
and is one of the most eloquent pull
pit orators in the church in France.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-04-17
OMAHA UNIT
TO STAY ATCAMP
WITH DIVISION

Washington, April l6.--lSpecial
Telegram. )-Pressure ilas fecssirfy-
been brought to bear on having the
Omaha ambulance unit organized
under Red Cross auspices ordered tc
the front as soon as possible. Tele-
grams have been sent Congressman
Lubeck by Gould Dietz and others
asking that he aid i'll furtherance oi
these desires.
Today Mr.. Lobeck had conference
with Surgeon General Gorgas. who
stated that it was not the desire oi
the medical department to disconnect
the Omaha hospital unit from the 84th
division now at Camp Zachary
Taylor and he stated the Omaha
ambulance company would not be
sent over until the division goes.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-04-17
ENORMOUS LOSS
WHENGERMANzEp
FACTORY BURNS
Panic in Town, Scene Of Blaze
Which Destroys Two Large
zeppeIins and Forty
', -'' Airptanes. '

Geneva, April 16.-Enormous loss
was caused by the fire which started
Saturday in the Zeppelin and air
plane works at Manzel, near Fried
richshafen, and destroyed the plant,
according TO reliable reports from
Rorschach, on Lake Constance.
Vast quantities of raw materials
we're burned and it is reported al
Constance that two large Zeppelins
and DO airplanes also were destroyed.
AS the military authorities are
preventing anyone from approaching
the scene of the fire, the number Of
killed and n. uted cannot be learned
at present.
The fire started on Saturday and
burned all day Sunday, according to
two Swiss travellers, WHO were in
Eriedrichshaten OH Sunday. There
were frequent explosions due to the
busting Of gasoline tanks and hydro
gen cylinders
There was a panic in the town,
where severa! houses were set on fire
and others damaged.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-04-17
AUSTRIA ABOUT TO RENEW
OFFENSIVE AGAINST ITALY
(Rv Associated Press.

Associated PreSS)
Washington April l6-An Austrian offensive against Italy i'm
be started large scale the opinion of Italian
Observers expressed official today to the Italian
bassy here
The visit of Emperor Charles to the Austrian front and
articles and German newspapers the usual fore
of an offensive, taken an indication
The press has begun speak openly OF the offensive
order public for the inevitable
resulting from such colossal operaons are anticipated by semi
official newspapers" the dispatches
"The Vosche Zeung (Berin) article u OF mysterious
illusions this spring will Swernds neutrality under the
will probably encrce the
of their operations the little republic
"The Budapest that since General Foch is in
all attack Italy Immediately and
the effect of presence the back the French army
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-04-17
Attorneys Probing Extent
Of Enemy Property HoIdinus

A committee of Omaha attorneys
Tuesday started a check of the book.
of the probate court of Douglas
county to determine the extent Of the
property owned by residents of Ger.
many. They will also go over the
books of Lancaster, Dodge and 10
other Nebraska counties in the near
future.
Harry E. O'Neill, assisted by A.
Mitchell Palmer, head of the Depart
ment of Alien Enemy Property, is in
charge of the work If satisfactory
results are obtained by this method in
Nebraska similar work will be pur.
sued throughout the country.
Omaha property owned by enemies
will be taken over by the govern
ment
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-04-17
Location of Key Cities

~Bailleul, from which the British
were driven Tuesday, is on the
Calais Nancy railroad and 46 IL
miles from Calais. 1t has had a
population of $4,000, largely en-
gagged in production of handmade
lace.
Hazebrouck, toward which the
German drive now is directed, is a
town of $4,000 on the river Bourre
and an important railway junction,
81 IL miles from Calais and rs
miles from Dunkirk, the German OBJ
jectives on the coast.
Ypres, which the Germans are
trying to throw into salient and
force its evacuation, is in Belgium,
surrounded by canals and on the
man line from Paris to Oslend.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-04-17
BritonS Sink Ten Foe
Ships in Naval Fight

London, April ~l6.--Ten German
trawlers have been sunk by gun fire
in the Cattegat 1(between Sweden and
Denmark, the admiralty announces.
Their crews were saved by British
ships. There were not British cas-
ualties.
The operations. in the Cattegatt, the
statement says, were undertaken by
the-rommander-in n-chief of the grand
fleet.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-04-17
FLAG SALUTE FOR WOMEN;
DIR. HENRY OFFERS $50 PRIZE

Omaha April 15Ny Dear Mr. Rosewater: have been much inter-
editorials The Bee and Chicago Tribune calling
tenon the fact that few Americans remember salute the flag
the g but lack of edu
cation and thoughcssne and attention should be called until
all recognize the flag proper occasion
The quite patriotic the and yet know OF
method for a salute the flag
glad through three prizes-the $20 the
SIS and the third S the best salute
when a takes off his hat.
wish through The Bee,
E.. c. HENRY.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-04-17

GERMANY CALLS MORE MEN.
David Lloyd George, the British
premier, announced in the house of
commons tonight that the passage OF
the man power bill is imperative, as
Germany has just called further
half million men to the colors, says
Reuter- despatch received from
London.
FOCH WAITS PATIENTLY.
"Today's news in not so good as
one could WISH continues this dis
patch, "but the following viewpoint
is suggested:
"We are confronted by enormous
concentrations of men and guns. The
purpose of the enemy has been re-
vealed as an operation attempting to
separate the British and French
armies by rushing on the former.
General Foch, in closest agreement
with Field Marshal Haig, is aiming
not only at arresting the enemy, but
at counter attack which shall defeat
the Germans. Therefore, within
certain limits, the sound policy is to
allow the Germans to spend their
surplus power as lavishly as possible
in order to reach the stage of equality
or even inferiority.
LUDENDORFFS CARDS DOWN
"On the other hand General Foch
is endeavoring to avoid the enemy
obtaining great strategic advantage
simultaneously, placing definite
price on certain places as worth so
much and no more in defending. Thus
when the price of defending Bailleul
was paid, Bailleul was evacuated.
1T must De remembered that Gen
eral Ludendorf has laid down all
his cards, while General Foch has
not yet shown his hand.
General Foch's dispositions in
spire a degree of confidence which
the situation in Flanders seemingly
does not justify. We may rest as
sured that our own supreme COM
mand is watching both the enemy and
the map wit, intense vigilance.
"While the enemy hopes to frus-
trate our plans by forcing changes by
weight of numbers, SO far the incom-
parable steadfastness of our soldiers
has deprived the enemy of the fruits
of his schemes"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-04-17

GET FOOTHOLD IN METEREN.
"At Meteren the enemy also sue
ceeded during the morning in obtain
ing footing in the Village, where the
fighting is continuing.
"On other parts of the above front
the enemy's attacks were repulsed.
This morning the enemy also de-
livered strong local attack upon our
positions opposite Boyelles, south of
Arras, and fighting is still taking
place in this neighborhood.
"The hostile artillery has been
more active today south of Albert
and in the neighborhood of La Bas
see canal. Bodies of German infantry
assembling in the vicinity Of LOGON,
were engaged and dispersed by our
artillery. There has been increased
artillery activity on both sides in the
Passchendaele sector.
"On the remainder of the British
front the situation is unchanged
SURPRISE, BERLIN REPORTS.
Berlin,-(Via London April 10.
Our attacks on the Lys battlefield
met with complete success" says the
official communication from general
headquarters. The great mine era
ters Of the WytSchaete battle of 1917
were taken by surprise attack. After
a short spell of fire, we stormed
Wulverghem in a surprise attack and
the enemy's positions on both sides
of the village
Counter attacks by English COM
panies completely broke down.
From the plain, while scaling the
heights between Neuve Chapelle and
Bailleul, our troops attacked and
wrcsted them from the enemy in a
vigorous hand to hand encounter,
English attacks against LOGON
failed. We took some prisoners dur
ing the repulse of a joint attack car
ried out by The English and French
north of the Luce rivulet."
The evening communication says:
"The heights of Wytschaete have
been stormed. Bailleul has been
taken"
Bombardment at Montdidier.
Paris, April l6.--The war Office to-
night says;
violent bombardment on both
sides took place in the region Of
Montdidier. There was no infantry
action.
about the Bois lie Pretre several
attempts made by the enemy were
repulsed after quite lively engage
ments. Our patrols took prisoners
near Negreville and Badonviller."
American Front Quiet.
Withtbe American army in France,
April 16-The American troops
northwest of Toul again took pos
session of No Mans Land near Apre-
mont forest last night after a week
in which the she'll torn land between
the trenches was virtually deserted
except during the long series of at
tacks because Of the violence Of the
artillery fire.
Two American patrols went out
last night seeking a machine gun nest,
which was reported in front of the
German trenches, but found it empty.
The patrols went UP to the barbed
wire in front of the enemy first line,
but encountered no Germans.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-04-17
Motion Picture Producer
Found Guilty of DiSIoyaIty

Los Angeles, Cal, April 16.-Robert
Goldstein, a motion picture producer,
charged with violations of the espion-
age act, was convicted in the federal
court last night by jury.
>Goldstein was charged with exhibit
ing scenes intended to incite hatred
against the British, which were in
cerporated in a motion picture play
dealing with events in the revolution
~
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-04-17
Three AviatorS Killed
In FIiqhtS Near Houston

Houston, Tex, April 16--Thrce.
atiators. Lieut. Roland ]. Winterton.
of South Boston, Mass; Lieut.. Leo
John Nugen:, Washburn, Iowa, and
Cadet Forest Dean Jones, Wor-
echestcr, Mass, were killed and
Cadet Maurice seriously injured in
two airplanc accidents at Ellington.
field, an American flying camp, here
today.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-04-17
James Cosgrove on Trial for
IIIeqaI Possession of LIQUOR.

James Cosgrove, formerly PROF.
prietor of the Hurry messenger serv1
ice, is on trial in Judge Leslie's court,
charged with unlawful possession ,oI
Intoxicating liquor, Liquor was found
December 20 in the Office oi the COM
pany/ 1870 Capitc
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-04-17
Bombs Endanger Life of
Milwaukee District Attorney

- Milwaukee. Wis, April l6.-Two
bombs, one near one side and the
other near the front of District At
torney w. A. labels residence, on
Sherman boulevard, were found this
forenoon. The missiles were removed
before any damage was wrought.
1t is believed the bombs were placed
in revenge for the prosecution of II
Italians found guilty of rioting at Bay
View last September and sentenced to
long terms in state prison. !
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-04-17
St. Louis Pays Honors to 7
Late Missouri Senator

St. Louis, April 16.-The trala
bearing the tody of Senator William
J. Stone, who died Sunday in Wash
ington, reached St, Louis tonight and
was met by regiment of home
guards, 100 uniformed mail carriers,
Is policemen and civil escort of
about 100 Missourians. A crowd of
1000 persons was at the station.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-04-17
Americans Jailed by Germans
For Givinq Costume Ball

Amsterdam, April l6.-An Ameri-
can artist named Schaefer and his
wife have been sentenced at Munich
ITO Imprisonment for six weeks for
holding costume ball soon after the
beginning Of the German offensive, a
p,css dispatch from Frankfort re-
ports.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-04-17
Stefansson, Arctic Explorer,
Reported III in the Month

Fairbanks, Alaska, April 16.-A
messenger arrived at Fort Yukon,
Alaska, yesterday from the Arctic
ocean with word that Nilhjalmur Stcf-
anSson, the explorer, who is winter
ing at Herschel Island, is suffering
from typhoid and is very low.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-04-17
(By Associated Press.)

London, April 16-Field Marshal Haig, in his official
tonight the occupation by the Germans Of
both Wytschaete and Spanbroekmoen.
The report says "Severe fighting has been taking place
on the front from Meteren to Wytschaete.
Supported by a heavy bombardment, his troops ap.
preached positions under of the and after
struggle gained possession of both localities
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-04-17
(By Associated Press.)

Ottawa, April 16.-German troops have carried Wyts
chaete and the greater part of Messnes RIDGE according
despatch from the Reuter- correspondent British head
quarters in France received here tonight.
The enemy also has established himself in Spanbrok
rnoen The British still lcnging the slopes of Mesnes
Ridge, battling desperately to repe the attacks made
them by overwhelming German forces
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-04-17
Soldier Killed by Mexican
Snipers on Texas Border

Laredo, Tex, April l6.-Private
Thomas F. Atchison, headquarters
company of the 37th United States
infantry, was killed yesterday by a
sniper's bullet from the Mexican side
Of the river while on patrol duty near
Zapata. His home is Portland, Ore.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-04-17
Premier Back From Front.

Paris, April 16.-Premer Clemen-
ceau returned to Paris last night from
the battle front, where he had been
getting into close touch with condi-
tions. The impression OF the situation
which he brought back to the capital
with him was a favorable one.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-04-17
Dr. Michael J. Ford Ill of
Pneumonia at Hospital

DR.. Michael ]. Ford is i'll of pneu-
monia at the Ford hospital, of which
he is the founder.
Last night he was reportedas slight
1v imnroved.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-04-17
British Mission to U. S.
Lands at Atlantic Port

A Canadian Atlantic Port, April
16.-Two British missions to the
United States arrived here today and
will proceed soon to New York.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-04-17
FOCH HIDES HIS HAND WHILE !
ALL ENEMY CARDS PLA YED
Wulverghem, Wytschaete and Bailleul
Fall After Battles of Frightful In
tensity; Attacks Made in Mist
"WE HAVE LOST NOTHING VITAL"
LLOYD GEORGE TELLS COMMONS

London, April 16-Referring to the situation at the
front, in the House of Commons today, Premier Lloyd
George said:
"The huctuation between hope and dependency must
continue for time yet But still full of conf
dence * = General Pumer Tin command at Messines
Rdge) quite confident We have lost territory, but
have lost nothing vital"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-04-17
Crisis Reached for General Plumer's
Army at Messines Ridge; Germans
Call Half Million More Men to Colors
GERMANS STILL PRESSING ONWARD
IN EFFORT TO CRUSH BRITISH ARMY
By ARTHUR DRAPER

By ARTHUR DRAPER
London, April 16.-(Special Cablegram to New York
Tribune and Omaha Bee 1.-The supreme crisis for General
Plummer's army in Flanders has been reached and the
whole course of the hangs in the balance.
The Germans still furiousy pressing onward in
their desperate loody battle crush the British and
only rs miles from the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-04-17
The Weather

Nebraska-Unsettied Wednesday
with showers and cooler in east por-
s'ion; Thursday probably fair,
Hourly Temperature.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-04-17
Comparative Local Record.


Temperature and precipitation departures
from the normal at Omaha sine March
ana compared with the past two years,
Normal temperature .............,.... 81
Excess for the day ......,,.,.......:~., "
Total excess since March 1,19lS....... 1858
Normal precipitation ....,..... III inch
Excess for the day ............ .03 inch
Total rainfall since Mar. 1913 lla inches
Deficiency since Mar. l,19lS. ...l6S inches
Cor. period, 1917 20 inch
Tor period, 1916. s.................224 "a inches
Cheyenne PIT. Cloudy ......34 3s T
Davenport, Clear ..........66 10 10
Denver, Clear .............,44 % T
Des Moines, Cloudy ........66 6S .o6
Dodge City, Cloudy. .........50 60 90
I.aader. PIT. Cloudy ........4o ~ 90
Forth Platte, Cloudy ......52 SO 90
Omaha, Cloudy ............63 SIS II
Pueblo. Cloudy -............42 AZ .of
Rapid City. Clear ..........42 ~ 90
salt Lake, Cloudy ........H s6 T
Santa Fe., Clear ..........46 10 .o2
Sheridan, Cloudy ........,.3S ~ .ol
Sioux City, Clear .........62 81 .0s
VaIlentine. Cloudy ........50 "a IL
'T-' Indicates trace Of precipitation
"a. l.. A. WELSH. MeteoroloEist.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-04-17

'~r'' Indicates trace Of precipitation.
4, L. a. WELSH. MeteoroloGist.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-13
STOCK MARKET

New York, Feb. 13-Opening- sumption of operations on the stock exchange after the triple holiday were attended by a general demonstration of strength. In the first half hours active trading gains of one to four points were made by such diversified issues as Atlantic Gulf, Marine pre- ferred, United States Steel. Crucible Steel, Virginia Iron, Baldwin Locomo- tive, General Motors, General Electric, Studebaker, Industrial Alcohol, Amer ican Sugar, Sumatra Tobacco and Ohio Gas. Railroads were almost the only backward features, although Can adian Pacific scored an advance of 1 F points. Liberty bonds were reaction ary, the second As making low rec ord of 95.
 Noon-The early advance embraced numerous other issues, including oils, utilities and low priced war shares. The usual profit taking occurred at the higher levels, shipplngs' motors and Alcohol dropping back one to almost two points. HeaVlness was manifested by western railroads, Utah Copper and Peoples Gas. Trad ing quieted toward noon' the active
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-13

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