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Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-28
GENERAL WOOD
WILL STAY IN
:. UNITED STATES
Detached From Command Of
Eighty-Ninth Army Division
and Will Not Go With
Men Overseas.
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, May H.-Saying that
it was mot the custom of the depart.
nent 10 explain orders to officers
Secretary Baker tonight refused to
comment on the order issued today
detaching Major General Leonard
Wood from command of the 89th ma
tional army division.
Major General Wood is senior off
Ger in the regular army and the order
means that he will not lead to France
the division stationed at Camp Funs-
ton 1t was learned that General
Wood is slated to command the
Western army department, with head
quarters in San Francisco, but no Of
fetal announcement was made.
Up to day or two ago there was
nothing to indicate that the depart.
ment had any other purpose than tc
send General Wood to the front when
his division went On the contrary
there is every reason to believe that
he was fully expected to go over
when that time came. He submitted
to physical examination on his re,
turn from France, where he was
wounded by the bursting of French
gun. He passed all tests and it was
believed that the only obstacle to his
being sent to the front in command ot
his division had been removed.
General Woods close association
with former President Roosevelt
among the most unsparing critics o.
the administration and PARTICULAR,
of the War department, has led to as
sertions with regard to his assign
ments before.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-28
MEDIATOR FE|CK
ENDS BEVERAGE
WORKERS STRIKE
Differences Adjusted by Pay
ment Of 0ne-Ha|f the In
crease Asked by the Work.
ers Of Four Companies.

TX y
differences Of striking beverage
workers and heads OF local beverage
companies were adjusted late yester-
day afternoon at meeting Of repre-
sentatves of both sides and Federal
Mediator Fted L. Feick The meeting
was held in Mayor Smiths Office and
the compromise was effected after two
hours deliberations
The beverage workers, stationary
fremen, engineers and coopers all re-
ceived increases approxinlating IS per
cent of their foruer wages and ex-
pressed satisfaction with the new con-
tracts, which were prepared and
signed under the eye of the govern
ment mediator.
Mediator Pleased With Conference
u am very much pleased with the
attitude of both sides in this contro-
versy," declared Mr.. Feick. They
were not slow to submit their case to
arbitration and | think both sides arc
satisfied with the result Of the con-
ference"
F. D. Walden, c. L. Shamp, Will
liam Chase and Albert Miller, repre-
sentinS the four striking organiza-
tions, expressed themselves as very
much pleased with the compromise
and promised to live up to the agree
ments, as signed by both parties.
Similar expressions were heard
from Tom Reynolds of the State
Council of Defense and Mayor Smith
who said: "My time and my office al.
ways are open to things of this kind.
Jake Krug expressed himself as
we'll satisfied with the settlement ef.
fected by Mr.. Feick, and 'Gottleit
Storz admitted he had not expected
much better. Martin letter refused tc
say anything for publication whatso
ever.
Money to Red Cross.
When Mediator Feick cut the diff,
ference in the hremen's present wage
and that asked in two the amount
came to $26.l9.'" '"Well call it $26.15,'
said Feick.
"Oh, no, we can't give up those 4
cents" protested Secretary Shamp
"Why not make it $26,20?"
What will you do with the other
cent?" asked Feick
"Give it to the Red Cross, answered
Shamp
The figure was set at $3.50.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-28
HUNS FAIL BEFORE FIRE NCH
RED CROSS FUND
OF u. S. SCARS

Washington, May 27.-The Amer
lean people answered Germanys
renewal OF the offensive on the
western front today with all out
pouring of more than 100000
mercy dollars, swelling the Amer
ican Red Cross second war fund to
$l44000,000. Reports still were com
ing in from some districts at mid
night and the final total of the drive.
which ended today, will not be
known until tomorrow.
The er-subscription was much
larger than to the first Sl00,0O0,0OO
fund last year and was believed by
officials to have reflected the deter
minatlon of the people of the nation
to sec that the Red Cross work. not
alone among the American troops,
but among the civilians of France,
should be extended.
Every Red Cross division excep
the central and every state in the
union except Illinois, went over its
quota. The central division lacked
S500,000 of reaching its $lj,S000O0.
Over subscriptions in Nebraska,
Iowa, Wisconsin and Michigan
could not offset the S2,S00000 by
which Illinois failed to achieve its
$S,000,000 goal.
The foreign division rolled up the
greatest percentage against its
quota. reporting four times its
$500,000 minimum. The Gulf divi-
sion continued to lead home divi-
sions i'll percentage, with some
thing over 200. 1t was the only divi-
sion to double its quota.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-28

In Flanders the Germans have
gained virtually nothing, but further
south, the Berlin official statement
claims that the German crown princes
troops have carried the whole ridge
of the Chemin des Danes and now
are fighting on the, Aisne river, \
The attack in Flanders is asainst
positions taken by the French May
20, when tiaey captured Bfufoose and
Locre and strengthened their line on
each side Of Hill a, which they had
retaken a few days before.
Recalls Former Fighting.
On the Aisne front the present battle
recalls the fearful fighting OF last
summer along the Chemin des Danes,
where for weeks the German crown
prince hurled his men against the
French positions, only to see them
crushed and beaten. Last year rs
divisions were engaged in the German
attacks along this line
The attack here is really in the ma.
ture of a line-straightening opera.
ton IT is being launched from Laon
as center and is aimed at the elbow
in the line formed during the fighting
in Picardy in March and April. Here.
however, the Germans must face per-
manent works. which have been oc.
cupied by the French for long periods
and which can be defended easily.
Evidence that the allied supreme
command was forewarned Of the at
tack may be found in the fact that
The British troops are fighting there.
1t has been believed that the British
forces did mott hold positions much
south of the Somme, east Of Amiens.
Crown Prince in Command.
The German crown prince is ii
command in this sector, and this may
indicate a serious effort to break the
allied line.
Crown Prince Rupprecht Of Ba-
varia is the nominal commander in
Artois and Picardy, and the German
crown prince for dynastic reasons will
strive to outdo whatever success was
attained By his colleague further
rorth. ~
1t is probable that American troops
are engaged in the fighting in both
the battles On the French front. 1t
is known that American troops are
close behind the allied lines in Flany.
ders, while some time ago it was re-.
ported that they were near Rheims.
Americans in the Fighting.
The late official reports note severe
fighting in the Apremont forest.
where Americans are known to be
holding positions. The reports say
that the Germans wererepulsed.
1t is officially reported from Wash
ington that American positions in
the Picardy sector near Cantigny and
Montdidier, have been subjected to-
attacks and that at places the Ger
mans penetrated them. The enemy,
however, was driven out later.
Almost coincident with the new
German assault, the Italians launched
blow at the Austrian lines in the
mountain region to the northwest Of
Lake Garda. According to reports,
they have carried Monticello Pass,
the village of Presena, Montseiglon
and the mountain spur to the east.
and taken 300 Austrian prisoners.
Before them lie parallel streams lead,
ing down into the Lagarina valley,
and. it they successfully carry out
their attack there, it is possible for
them to outhank the entire Austrian
position in the north of Italy. s
The long-range bombardmcnt Of
Paris has been resumed.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-28
British Heavily Attacked.

The attack against the sector Of
Berry-au-Bac, held by the British, was
partly successful by reason of the in
tense bombardment Of gas shells and
the use of tanks, and after heavy fight
ing the British on the left were
pressed back to prepared positions
constituting the second line, The text
OF the statement reads:
AT $50 O'Clock this morning the
British divisions holding a sector OF
the French front astride the Aisne
at Berry-au- -Bac, between Bermeri-
court and Craonnelle, were heavily at
tackled.
AT the same time, hostile attacks
in great strength were made against
the French troops Immediately on the
right and French divisions on the left
along the high ground trayersed by
the Chcmin Dcs Danes.
I'm the British sector the enemy S
attack was supported by tanks and
accompanied by an intense lombard
ment with gas shells. .
On our right our troops maintained d
their battle positions and are in Gloss
touch, witt. the French. On our lefl
the enemy succeeded, alters heavy
fighting, IN pressing our troops back
to the second line Of prepared posi-.
tons. Severe fighting has taken place
along the front and is continuing.
"In the Lys battle front strong at
tacks made by the enemy this morn
ing on the Locre-Voormezeele front
have been repulsed by the French
troops after fierce fighting, with great
loss to the enemy"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-28
OCHES WTHER AS MAKE NEW DRIVE IN FLANDERS;
RISK WHOLE ARMIES IN BLOW AT CHEMLN DES DANES
OFFICIAL WAR
STATEMENTS
From Marshal Haig.
(Ry Associated rress.)

London, May 1.-THE official state
ment reads:
Strong hostile attacks, preceded
by a bombardment of great intens.
ity, developed early this morning on
a wide front against the British and
French troops on the line between
Rheims and Scissors, and against
French troops between Locre and
Noormezecle.
There was considerable hostile ar
tlllery activity yesterday and last
night on the British front
On the Locre-N -Noomezeele front,
the French troops repulsed the enc
my with great loss"
/ bis announcement was contained
in Field Marshal Haigs official re-
port tonight.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-28
RAIL Rates IN
LINE FOR STILL
GREATER BOOST
Average Increase to Be More
Than rs Per Cent When
Changes Have All Been
Worked Out.
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, May Determination
today of Director General McAdoo' S
order raising freight rates on basis
af. 2s.per.c .csas- and~passeases~3asss'.
3 cents a mile, and abolishing all
lower intrastate freight and passen-
ger rates, Indicated that the average
increase will be higher than Is per
cent.
Many changes and readjustments
will be made by the railroad admin
istration, either on its own initiative
after receiving suggestions from sup
porters and state or local authorities,
or by order of the Interstate Com
merce commission, which has power
to review and modify the schedules.
This will not prevent the new rates
from going into effect, however, pas
senger fares June 10 and freight tar
ifs, June Is, for the commission to-
day gave its approval to the rate or
der without hearings. This action was
perfunctory and is not intended to
cut off later complaints and hearings
OH them.
State railroad or rate commissions
have no authority to change the rates,
the railroad administration holds,
even though many provisions of the
new order more than double the
charges for short kauls within states.
Will Welcome Suggestions.
The director general explained in
a telegram to chairmen of state conf
missions, however, that he will well
come suggestions for readjustment of
rates on intrastate traffic, and these
will be referred to the Interstate Com
merce commission for it's considera-
ton in passing on specific complaints.
State commissions may also enter
formal protest direct to the Interstate
Commerce commissions.
These complaints are expected to
result in hundreds of notifications
affecting specific commodities or
classes, and rates between certain
communities, but probably will not
reduce to any great extent the total
revenue to be derived from the sweep
ing ncrass, which is stimated at from
$80OO00,000 to $9O0.0OO00O.
The additional charges eventually
must be absorbed in higher prices of
commodities, it was asserted today by
shippers interests and this effect may
be noticed particularly for coal, brick,
lumber, meats and grain, and for ma
terials shipped only short distance
Analysis of the new schedules showed
that for hauls of from five to 50 miles
particularly in states which have their
own intrastate classifcations, rates
will be raised by varying amounts
ranging from 25 to 100 per cent.
Higher Excursion Rates.
Local excursion fares to summer re-
sorts will be raised generally about
Continued on Page Two, Column Three.)
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-28

upon the American people the fact that
they should endeavor to conserve food
in larger measure that we may sup
ply the people of the allied countries
with the things necessary to their sub
sistence," the missions cable said
There is rro doubt but the people
of great Britain and Of the allied coun-
tries are making untold sacrifices
more than America realizes. Not
withstanding these sacrifices, no men,
Der of the mission has heard from
them a single word of complaint"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-28
University of Omaha
Commencement Toniuht

Commencement exercises at the
University of Omaha will be held in
the John Jacobs Memorial gym
nasium at 8 o'clock tonight. Eleven
students will be graduated from the
Liberal Arts and Science college and
two from the law college. Seven first
grade state teachers certificates will
be granted
John L. Kennedy will deliver the
commencement address.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-28
State Republicans in Lincoln
May Take Action Backing Regents

Linc&, May 27.-(Special Tele-
graml.-Republicans are beginning to
arrive this evening in large numbers
for the big loyalty meeting tomorrow.
There appears to be general feel
ing that the convention should take
some action backing the regents of
the University of Nebraska in their
efforts to dig out pro-German profess
sors and teachers connected with the
state university. The regents will hold
their meeting tomorrow at the same
time as the convention and if Clark
Perkins. chairman of the resolutions
committee, has his way, resolutions
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-28

Washington, May H.-Greater food
conservation so that the allied people
and armies may be fed is urged upon
the American nation in a statement by
the American Labor mission, ap-
pointed by President Wilson to make
a comprehensive study of conditions
in England and France. The state
ment, which was cablcd to the food
administration and announced tonight,
was made just before the mission
started back to America.
I'VE feel it is Our duty to impress
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-28

strongly backing the regents will be
adopted.
Congressman Charles Sloan, candi
date for the republican nomination for
the United States senate, was here
this morning, but left for his home
in Geneva to bid goodbye to his son
Blaine Sloan, who leaves tomorrow
for Camp Funston. This is the sec
ond son of the congressman to enter
the service.
There is some talk tonight that E
M. Pollard may become a candidate
for the republican nomination for
governor.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-28
NEARLY HALF
MILLION FOR
RED CROSS FUND

The Red Cross drive in Omaha will
bring in nearly $500,000, according
TO latest figures from headquarters
Nearly $4l5,000 is in sight, which
means that Omaha has more than
doubled its quota of 100000. Actual
cash receipts in banks are $223,477.75
Pledges now tabulated amount to
$ll4,6l2.8l.
This makes a total of $338,090.56
with many other sources to be heard
ft an,
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-28

Army Men Study Battle.
No official information had come
tonight to supplement press dis
patches from the front. General
Pershing's daily communique made
no reference to the strong drives
against the British and French, as the
communique deals only with the &C
tivity of the American army.
Army officials studied the press &C
counts closely for signs of the Ger
man purpose. The fact that one
blow was launched at the southern
end of the Picardy-Flanders battle
theater and the other almost the
extreme north end of the 2O0-mile
battle front was taken as direct evil
dence that today's attacks were only
preliminary moves in the German
strategic designs, -.
xtends Battle Front. ~
Extension Of the battle front to the
Aisne sector to the southwark means
the adding of 50 miles to the fighting
line at time when the German army
needs every unit it can get together
in centralized positions within the
wide salient driven into the allies
line by the first rush. Officials here
agree with French critics that the
most probable place for the real re
newal of the drive to develop will be
in the Albert sector of the Amiens
front An advance there would
menace both Paris and the channel
ports.
One explanation Of the long delay
of the Germans i'll renewing the Of
fensive has been found in the 4O-mlle
stretch of shell-torn roads over which
they had to move up guns and NUM-
tons before they could resume the
pressure at the Amiens line with
plassed power.
Many officers believe an extension
of the offensive to the Aisne theater
was merely feint preparatory to a
later attack in the Albert region or
near Amiens, the point of maximum
penetration. and where American
units now block the road with their
British and French comrades.
Menace to German Position.
1t was pointed out that the long
sweep of the French line from Mont
didier, southeast to Pinon, the north
ern flank of the new German thrust,
has constituted a great menace to the
whole German positions in the
Picardy sector. Some officers thought
the real purpose of the Germans was
to crush in that French line by break
ing through behind it and forcing a
withdrawal. Others contended that
the new blow was struck directly at
Paris and the long range gun brought
into action against that city again in
order to force General Foch to mass
reserves on that side.
From the French point Of view the
road to Paris must be defended at all
costs. The British attach supreme
importance to the channel ports and
the German thrusts appear to be cum
ningly planned to exert the greatest
popular pressure on the allied leaders
to draw their reserve strength to
south and north, gradually weaken
ing the line in the center.
Some observers are convinced that
if the blows to the north and south
prove effective for few days. COM
pelling reinforcement of both lines
the situation will change overnight
at the psychological moment and the
real weight of the German might be
hurled at the weakened CENTER north
of Amiens, near Albert.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-28
Guiou Elected on Board
Of Ak.Sar.Ren Governors

Arthur Guiou. member OF the lun-
Der firm Of Guiou & Ledwich and
prominent Omaha booster. was elect
ed member of the board OF govern
ors of Ak-Sar-Ben at a meeting of
the board Monday night Mr.. Guiou
succeeds Charles Beaton, who has re.
signed on account of i'll health,
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-28
GERMANS SEEK TO
SMASH ON BEFORE
SAMMIES GET IN
Washington Hears Reports and Many Officers Believe
That Offensive Is Simply Move Preparatory to At
tack On Center Sectors of the Western Front,
Where Americans Are Stationed.
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, May 27-Germany apparently has launched
desperate attempt to smash her through the allied
armies to victory before American troops reach the battle
fields of France and Flanders in force.
Associated Press reports from the British and French
fronts telling of the assaults which may that the
supreme of power at hand conveyed President
Wilson lust he leaving the White House for the capitol
ask congress for legislation to provide money for the
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-28
Pioneer Brick Maker
Of Omaha Is Deac

William H. Gatewood, a pioneer
brick manufacturer of Omaha, died at
the home of his daughter. Mrs. Rich
ard Hoye. 3042 Spring street. Mon
day morning He was past 80 years
of age. He had been a resident OF
Omaha more than 90 years. About II
years ago he retired from active work.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-28
(By Associated Press)

Germany greatest offensive the western front has been
resumed With only brief artillery preparation two blows
have been struck by the Teuon armies which have been
organized since disastrous losses inflicted them by the
March and April. w., !.
One attack the line from Vocrmezeee to Locre,
southwest of Ypres; the other 35mle 'front.' from Pnop
north of SoSsons Rheims. This known the Asne sector
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-28
ATTACK
in INTENSE FURY 7
ON WESTERN FRONT
After Artillery Preparation Two Blows Suck One South
west of Ypres and Other in Aisne Sector-Prob-
able That American Troops Are Fight.
ing In Both Battles.
BULLETIN.

With the British in France May 27-Von Hindenburg's
troops thus far have met with failure virtually at all points in
their attack against the French in the Locre sector.
In the early stages the enemy succeeded in driving in the
positions at points, but counter attacks threw the
Germans back at most of these places and the French virtually
reestablished their entire line.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-28
Huns Paw Dearly.

Paris, May ia battle was fought
from the region of Vauxaillon to the
outskirts of Brimont tRheims sector),
says the official report from the war
office tonight
The enemy at the end of the day
had reached the region of Pont Arcy
The Franco-Brtsh troops retired
methodicaHy and in perfect liaison,
making the enemy pay dearly for his
futile success. The text of the state
ment reads:
The battle continued throughout
the day with extreme violence on a
front of more than 40 kilometers from
the region of Vauxaillon to the out
skirts of Brilont. Masses of the en-
emy attacked our troops in the first
line and pushed ahead without regard
for their losses into the valley of the
Aisne. Certain of their elements
reached at the end Of the day the re-
gion of Pont Arcy.
The French and British troops,
cooperating magnihcently, retired
methodically and in perfect liaison,
making the enemy pay dearly for his
first successes, which were inevitable,
and assured that foot by foot resist
ance would prove effcacious.
"The activity of the opposing artil-
leries was maintained on both banks
of the Meuse, in the region of St.
Mihiel and on the Lorraine front"
German Report.
Berlin, via London, May 27.-The
battle for possession of Chemin Des
Danes has been raging since early
morning. Troops of the German
crown prince have taken the ridge by
storm along the whole of its exten-
sion and now are fighting on the
Aisne, according to, the official state
, ment issued by the war office tonight
The text of the statement reads:
"Ir the battle regions of Flanders
on the Lys battlefield and on both
sides of the Somme and the Avre,
artillery fighting has become intense
South of Laon the battle for pos
session of the Chemin Des Danes has
been raging since early morning. The
troops of the crown prince have TAX
en- the ridge by storm along the whole
of its extension and now are fighting
OH the Aisne"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-28

Harry LADDERS Own Story of War
Zone Experiences Will Be Found
on Page IL.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-07-30

who pose as the champions Of the
people are protesting 1t any step
taken To rehabilitats the utiliiss,
and refuse to permit any advances
In the direction Of sound business.
The mayor and city attorney Of
Denver scream aloud that the city Of
Denver will pay its bills ct the old
rate and defy the state public SER
vice eommission 70 raise The rates
In accordance with IT. own valua-
tion.
II this . patriotic position for any
public official 70 stakef e Il not
saying to the people help break
down the great assets Of the nation
I'm lines Of public utility service
which are indispensible!-Ths Man
ufactarer.