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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-06-15
Is
Rude Shock
to Germans
Enemy's Hope to Gain Deci-
sive Advantage Has Been
Shattered

WITH THE FRENCH ARMY IN
FRANCE. Jun. 14.-(By the Associated
Prcss.}-Only small local actions have
occurred along the battle front since
last night and it appears scarcely pos
siblc thut the Germans will recommence
line Of Montdidier-Noyon. Their CT
fensive for the capture of CompicGne,
with the cventuality OF making fur
ther progress towards Paris from the
base that they hoped 10 attain there.
NAV be regarded as having met 81
bloody check costing them thousands
of men belonging 10 their bsst divi-
sions.
There appears no doubt that the Ger
mans desired To make an imposing ad-
vance toward the capital and at the
same time inflict losses on the trench
and tho British before the American
army was ready to take the field. They
assuredly are anxious in regard 10 the
rapidly growing forces from across the
Atlantic. and are trying their utmost
10 use UP the old armies in front be-
fore fresh transatlantic troops arrive
in sufficiently strong force to turn the
balance.
The heroism OF The veteran troops
who. in these last days. have inflicted
such terrific losses on the flower of the
German army has given the foe Il rnd"
shock. The Germans probably will try
10 break through somewhere else. but
the allies. with their armies under the
command or General Foch, are confident
that they will check the Germans any
where,
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WASHINGTON. d. c.. June Ia
The present lull on the battle front in
France only prCSAErs now and more
violent storm Of attack on the Allied
lines. in military opinion here. The
impression IS rapidly strengthening
that the stage is almost set for renew
al of the German main thrust a. the
British army around Aminns, with the
channel coast as the objective.
Relief has never wavnred among
the majority Of officers here that the
real purpose Of tn" German general
staff has been from the first to Gu; the
Allied armies apart by drive that
would carry them 10 the channel: that
arrival at that goal. massed attacks
would b. hurled against the northern
sector for tho purpose Of destroying
the British army. while strong do.
fense was maintained against the
French to the south. The lhrusts al
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attempted drive by the armies of the German crown prince
definitely have been checked With thousands
their having been fed to the on the MontdderNoyon
and sectors the mad rush pierce the
regions and thus gain fairay to the French
capital of the German commanders have brought to
the German nothing than the obhton OF the Noyon
salient capture few positions southwest OF
Scissors near the outskirts the Vlers Cotterets forest
Friday sixth day Of the offensive between Noyon and Mont
dder witnessed only local actions the depleted German forces
evidently fearing test the ette OF the French and allied
troops whose guns rifles had worked such havoc
among them Less than days required by the allies to
bring the enemy to virtual halt south Of the Asne
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PROHIBITION AMENDMENT MAY CO !
IN THE AGRICULTURAL MEASURE.

and fOndSluffs in tho manufacturing
Of mali Or vinouS liquors during the
war. 3
Several members Of the committee,
including Senator Norris. OF Nebras-
ka. ara said To b. Of Tho opinion that
the amendment would be nnconstitu-
tional If the committee decides to
reject il. Senator Norris plans to offer
q substitute.
Rejection ot the Randall amend
mcrI is understood 10 have been
unanimous. Under its provision ex-
nrnditurc Of approximately s6.000o00
provided in The Agricultural app:opri.
alton bill would have been prevented
unless President Wilson exercised the.
powers conferred on him under the
food control act, and issued a procla.
nation prohibiting the use Of food.
stuffs in the production Of of-beer-or
wine,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-06-15
744, 1855 YOUNG AMERICANS ARE
REGISTERED; 1852 FROM ". VA.

WASHINGTON. D. e.. June IL
Nearly complete reports to the pro.
yost marshal generals office show
mat 744.S65 young Americans who
laye become Of age during The past
year registered for military service on
June 5. This is o66.124 below the esti-
mate of the census bureau. bur since
more than 200,O00 unregistered 2l
year-olds already are enlisted in the
arnly. navy and marine corps the mill
tarv authorities find the result entire
lv satisfactory.
Army and navy estimates place the
number Of 21-year-old men enlisted at
208.5SS. This figure, combined with
the falling of in the alien resistra-
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lion. gives total Of 25" ".GS6. which
means that III" census bureau appar.
emily missed tho number nf clc,iblcs
by only l3.OO0
IT is confidently believed that this
number will be made MP by brlatod
registrations Yet 10 be- heard from. in
cluding among them III" registration
nf the absentres which is accepted by
mail" said statement issued by Pro
vost Marshal General Crowder in Civ
ing out figures on the basis Of reports
to date.
The registration by States shows
Kentucky, 1885: Ohio. 1850: Penn
sylvania, 63,23T; West Virginia. H.
522.
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Pnrl]vianS Take Over
German Ships in Port

LIMA Peru Ium" ll.---Th" peruvian
,ovcrrnrnt, through rts mllr;nr" forces.
has taken possession "t tn" Herman v"s-
scls in,ernrd AT. Calia0.
Today's session Of III" chamber "f
IDENTITIES was devoted IN a discussion on
national defense Several deputies
earnestly recommended immediately
military preparations.
This action ny tn" Peruvian govern
mcnt follows upon tho breaking off Of
diplomatic relations with Germany hy
Peru carly last October. Peru broke
with Germany because Germany failed
70 reply satisfactorily Ia demands con-
corning the sinking Of Peruvian barks.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-06-15
Brownsville Swept
By Fire.; Loss 100000

BROWNSVILLE. Pa. June IL
The Grand opera house and four bust
arss eSta bliShments in the downtown
section of the city were totally de-
,;royed by fire tonight. The Browns
lille fire department. unable 10 hold
me blaze in check. summoned hep
rom ConnelISvile. Gniontown and
other nearby towns and the flames
finally were brought under control. a
number Of firemen were orerConn by
smoke and had 70 be carried from
ne burning buildings. The fire. which
IS supposed to have started in the
basement Of five and ten cent store.
is OF undetermined origin. The dam
age is estimated at $2nnhno.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-06-15
ENEMY DRIVE FOR PARIS FAILS
German Thrust on British Front Looked For

the Compiegne salient completely De-
fore The main attack is resumed. II
so, they argue that the next tarc OF
activity will come along the front OF
The Compegnc salient. where the
fighting has just paused momentarily,
Simultaneous assaults from the nnrth
near Autheuil. from the southeast no.
tween Chateau Thierry and NllierS'
Cotferets forest, and from the east
ward. between SniSSons and the forest
probably will he launched, II Is
thought. if Compiegne is regarded as
vitality necessary to future German
moves. In that case. the American
forces between Chateau Thierry stand
directly in the path Of one attack.
OTHER observers are almost con-
rinced. however. that the situation NOT
ONLY permits. hut demands. that mo
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KAISER UNDER FIRE
IN THE LATE BATTLE

AMSTERDAM. June IA. - Emperor
william w"nt int" regions under fir"
during the recent fighting on the French
front. according tc Karl Rosner, the
cmpcrurs favorite correspondent. who
accompanied him on his tours.
The correspondents article, long
ono. dated May :5. on The battl" field
of the Aisnc. is printed in the Berlin
Lolial AnZeiger.
1t records. the emncrnrS explanation
OF tn" battle to his suite. The emperor.
standing before Il map "t the lighting
area. says Rosncr. addressed his Eear-
rrs thus:
In Ill during tho battle Of Sois"
sons. | was mere fat th. LaffauN c9r-
nrr Of thc AiSn" fr"ni). What heavy
trials since has been imposct! upon US
Germans! Bu; that is now all behind
us We ar" now swinging on TO final
victory"
The. correspondent describes the ''un-
bounded astnniShment" of Il number Of
French prisoners m seeing the en-
pcror had actually vcnturcd under fire.
On his return To the battle front
continues the article. the emperor
brcknned the mon in field near him to
his car and CAV" them a graphic de-
scriptinn Of the German successes.
Tell it In your comrades said thc
emperor in conclusion. Tell them thai
they TOO. may rnjnicc. Tell them al:6
that have told You'll. in tn" midst OF
the fighting"
what "y"s they will make in Paris
your majesty" said one OF his listen
crs. carried away by the cmpcror'5 oe-
scriptlnn. R"Sn"r adds
Yes replied tii" emperor, you
would like In So" thns" eyes"
y further suggestion from the same
listener that la" Germans would get
where they could see those eyes"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-06-15
WEATHER FORECAST.

west Virginia: Probably thunder
showers Saturday, Sunday fair.
Western Fennsylvania: Fair Saturday
and Sunday; warmer Sunday.
Ohio: Fair Saturday except showers
in southwest portion; sunday fair and
warmer.
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Late British Statement.

LONDON. juno 1.-THE British Off
riul communication issued this evening
says:
In III" sector north Of Raiileul.
French patrols brought in few pris-
GnerS during III" night.
There is nothing further TO report.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-06-15
CALLS On ". |.
To LINE Up FOR
LABOR s RIGHTS

st rNl'l. Mimi. June li.-A domand
;hat til" Western Union Telegraph COM
ranv "ahid" h% tn" decision of the ma
li"rlnl war labor board that operators no
.ivru ihc right tn join unions. was
made today. according L" announcement
hrrr tonight ny 5. ! k"nrnkamp. pres
idrul If the Commercial T"l"GraphcrS
Union nf America: Tho demand was
made hv the Order "f Railway Tric-
rraphnrS. Mr.. konrukamp SAID. adding
thai tn" two unions will stand t"Ecthcr
in the strugEl" against III" western
Injon.'
rh" tim" limit for meeting the de-
maud expires III noon tomorrow. Mr.
Remembering said.
The railroad t"lcEraphrrs nrSanlza-
iinn represents nrrr" than 3O.0ho np"r-
airrS. who handle much Western Union
business. h. declared. He annnuuc"d Il"
w.s pleased with tn" action oI the
Postal Telegraph company is agreeing
NOT I" dischnrS" operators who hrl"nS 10
= union and with the stand of President
Wilson as announced in letters Ia the
telegraph companies.
"IC This system is followed by rein
statement Of The sou or NOR" employees
who were DISCHARGED in violation nf
President Wilson's Nr"Clafnati ion. and II
they Al" reimbursed for time lost. our
irouhl, with jhc Postal company will he
ended" said Mr.. KOncnkamp I'm such
a cas-" our trouble will be confined to
the Western l:nnn. unless II too. COM
pli".: with thr presidents request
Word has reached ne that the WcSt-
crli Union officials are trying tn cloud
tho ISSUE ny forming hand picked
union along the lines Mr.. Carlton pro-
posed Ia IN" war labor hoard and which
Wa: =, i"ri"d 10y il. TIL" formation OF
such An organization will not change
our planS in the least
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Early British Statement.

LONDON. Jun" l4.--A strong enemy
party this morning ATTACKED on" "f the
posts recently established by the Brit
ish southwest NJ McrriS. on the Flan-
d"rs front ihr war office announC"6
The attack was completely rrRuis"d.
The G"rInanS l"fr some prisoners in
the hands Of III" EritiSn.
Activity BY tho German artillery In
the region ~ Nill"rs-rirrt rtonn"auN. to
(continued on Page Thirteen.)
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-06-15
AMERICAN
BOMBING RAIDS,
On THE HUNS
WITHOUT. LOSS

WITH THE AMEh1CAN AAm4 In
FRANCE, June 1+-(By the Asso-
ctated Press.} IA second excursion OF
American bombing planes was made
late th1x afternoon behind the German
lines. All returned safely uotwith-
standing nntt-atrcraft fire and after
repulstnE the attacks Of two German
airplanes. Five American machines
launched 7s bombs weighing two ktlos
each, on the railway station and ad-
joining buildings at Condans.
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, June l4.-(By the Asso-
ciated Press.)-The first American
bombing squadron to operate behind
the front, successfully ratded the
Domgcy-Baroncourt railway at n point
northwest Of Briey late Wednesday,
dropping many bombs.
It Is believed that several direct hits
were made by the five planes partici-
pating.
A large number of German Alba
rross machines attacked the bombers
after they had port ormed their mis-
sion and were returning home. Three
of the Abatrosses attempted to cut off
of the American bombers, but them
selves were attacked by other Aneri-
can planes. The fight continued until
the machines reached the battle line
when tho Germans retired.
AL tho American av1ators returned
safely though they had been heavily
sheued By anti-aircra1t batteries.
"
WASHINGTON, June 14.-Details Of
the American aircraft bombing eNpe-
dition over the enemy lines, June l3,
were reported by General Perslllng to-
night In an addition to yesterdays
Communication. Five planes. carrying
out the attack. dropped eighty bombs
and returned safely after lighting on
three German pursuit machines.
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMf N
FRANCE. Thursday. June l3.--'i!H 'h'
Associated l'rrss 1.-TWO German AR
plancs were destroyed aud another an
parcntIy was driven down "mt 81 con
irnI By American aviatorS on ih" Tom
front to-day.
Three American lighting airplnm"S at
tackled a Gcrmau patrol marhin" AT
t,ad toward Sl. MIhirI. with ia" NnI"r'
cans in nursuil. aud then I" behind lh'
German lines at Thiau""urt. wh"r" ih'
enemy mnchn" wHs brought down.
The her IicrmInS We're aC'"uHt"u 1'I
in ., ,irht with u German Al"atr"S~ Cur
cus Of !. machines and thr"" America!
lighting airrlaucS. which went /" tn" al'
OF TWO photographing alrplan"s nnd'
attack by the GERMANS. Tn" hh'''" ''"''
nIace at q height nj ".n"" meters "N'I
Nocrroy. north OF l'"n'-t- M"uSS"ii' '''''
Gernnun machine was shot down -
flames. while thu other IS h"l1"H'd T.
have been crippled.
Ono of the American machines is miss
ing 1t was $"rn - /" down IN nos
dive during III" fight. hut II is h"!I"r''
the aviator landed safely and WAS mae"
prisoner 10y tn" I;"rfmanS. MI 'hr "'h"
American machines ''s"al'"l "n>ra'h""'
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-06-15
BRITISH SHIP IN
ESCAPE At TER
At TACK BY SUB.
FIGHT THURSDAY NIGHT
OFF VIRGINIA CAPES5
Another English Ship Comes
to Port With Story of Es-
cape From U-Boat

NN ATLANTIC FORT. June 1i.-The
British steamship K"emun (9.0Ti tons)..
attacked last night off the Virginia
coast by Il German submarine. passed
safely through the Virginia capcs to-
day. apparently not damaged seriously.
ii Ut all.
Naval officials her. were Informed Of
the ships arrival. but had no account
of her cXpcricnc" with the ratdcr.
The navy department refused TO adj
details Of the "schpe "t the kecmun.
though II was announced that the last
previous report from the vessel he'd
hrrn that she was being shcllcd by
submarine off tn" Virginia capcs.
q. The Kccmun's maSi"r rcportrd her al
rackc,I and sinking. Thursday night. nc
,.ordinS 70 another merchantmen whic:i,
arrived to-day. at an American port
The kremun is Il irciShter. -
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ton. president OF the Western Union
would SCI his answer Monday.
The war labor boards decision in the
case WAS ,hat tn" m"n should be per.
mittcd 10 join unions.
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FRIDAY WITNESSES ONLY SMALL
LOCAL COAABAT5, WITH THE ENEMY
BROUGHT To STAND At ALL POINTS

Teton Reserves Known to Have Been Strengthened the
Arrival of Large Forces From the Russian Front-Gen-
eral Fochs Armies Confident Of Ability to Foil the Foe
at Every Turn
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WASHINGTON. June lf.-EvidHncH
that President Wilson intends 10 sec
iha' IL" recommendations "f III" nation
al war labor board ar" followed To IN"
l"ttrr waS seen today III TIL" text Of his
communication 1" III" heads Of the two
-r,nt i.rCrnrh companies. askiaE that.
,hay arr"r; the hoard's findings IN their
controversy with their employees.
The fact that tn" president had per
s"nalIy taken Tp IL" cas" h"canl" known
last nj :hi with ia" announcements that
Clar"nr" VI. Mack"S president "i the
Postal Telegraph company. would waive
its right 10 discharge men who have
joined Il union and thai N"wc"nh Carl
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AN ATLANTIC PORT 1unr ia
story oi an all-day Iighr yesterday w:th
Il Grrman submarine off The Virginia
.coas, wa: brought. here to-day by cap
tain George Aitkin NJ til" British
steamship Author. He said Tho rnid+r
gave up the chase seventy miles from
the Virginia cap"S. apparently fearing
TO brave the coast patrol.
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NEW YORK. Juno. i'--Thc cHm-
mander of III" E-'l!l. one g; Nsh4 Ger.
man submarines which hay" hr' f*Sa's0s
Grating off the American Atlantic coast.
has been identified as Capnin NruStdi.
and her served five years aS gunner'%
mate in tho United States navy. az
cordinS IT, atfidavitS of officers anu
sailors on tn" sch""n"rS Haiti" J..
Dunn. Edna and HauppauS". victims or
the submarine. The documents W. re
brought here to-day by naval reserve
officers arriving from Cuba.
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AN ATLANTIC PORT. June IA
Ships ready TO sail from here last night
and TO-DAY were held back on reports
that Il submarine was operating eighteen
! miles Off the Virginia capes.
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(Continned on Page Fourteen)
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Fair Saturday and Sunday; warmer
Sunday.
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YWS.S.

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fabuD ~ Z"
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0VT1JteEn
The evening world., 1918-01-24
M WW-End" Bargain Friday Sale Contains a Wonderful Z
Bargain List Of Items !
at 69C
Your choice of any Of the amazing specials that follow in this list for 69c. Z
New goods worth ST, SIPS and up TO Sis and in many instances even higher. :
Anything in This List for 69c: (
PetGcOats

81 ana Si25 Petticoats 90 all styles
and colors. some fitted tops; soc
others with string tops; each WV
The evening world., 1918-01-24

Nh. Buslucss Man. pay attention
10 this" advises LoChhHtt. "Nj in,l
cards, horizontal. ruliGs, made O
good qually stocs.
The evening world., 1918-01-24

? IGbPs at These Prices Fri,I0u
80 ]3Xt Red Nelson Tubes SsN.25
liSr price $S.55, sal: ... ~
rs BOA Red Nclson Tubes SC.A5
lit price $50, sale - >
The evening world., 1918-01-24

fe bOth exposed to the same continual beating of the waves. The Sal
Die that the unfOrtunates and careless in the world complain have p
The evening world., 1918-01-24
Tomorrow, Friday, | Will Have a Real Old-Fashioned Lock
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The evening world., 1918-01-24
III Offer You WOmen's
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69c"

say the Mn End" Man.
And II you good people knew az
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ccrncd. you would know that this ~
q prime bargain" First quality high
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And while you're in this depart
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The evening world., 1918-01-24
81 Fountain Pens,
69c

a self hllinC safety fountain pen
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i9c Yd Fancy Bordered sCrm sui.
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ana d~rIpuIivf. made of ,.'iuU.
regularly be- % yard, 60C
twenty Yards Tor .-........., ""N
The evening world., 1918-01-24
WOmen's SIPS BOudOir
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69c

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Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-09-28

peace council which driven out Of several states when
attempted hold meetings opposition to the war
The Nampa LadeHeah argues the vein and that
Towney Bohevkm for Idaho and nothing e
Referring vifcaon Roosevelt by A. Cummings, the Non
partisan league candidate for attorney general and of the statement by
Townley that his the state council Of defense would be
organized, the Leader-Herald says
present both the Cummings and the Town meet
gs and offered word of protest It must be- therefore that he stands
things and he defeated The people of Idaho
yet ready for reign of anarchy"
Somewhat along line the Of the Caldwell Tribune
which says:
Mr. Towney the head of tile league Socialist His
program is Socialisic in the extreme"
The Wallace Miner calls upon citizens of all political beliefs to unite
against enemy" saying
The possibility electng Samue the chief executive
the should impress citizen with the danger the
situation all determined effort the state from the
impending Disaster the right word for the Samues
league Idaho would the enactment Of
and vicious Socialc laws class legislation and destructive
Industrial enterprises and loss of confidence in the state
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-09-28
Letter From Thomas c. Keltner
Somewhere in Franee,

Somewhere in France,
Dear Annie and Theo.
Here goes for another letter. !
have been writing cards and letters
every time | could get chance to
let you know how was. Believe me,
was some glad to get off that boat
but would love to get on it again
providing it was headed for the old
u. S. France is a pretty country
alright, but it is too far behind the
times to suit me, l have heard peo-
pie tell about binding grain by hand
and driving oxen, but never saw it
until l hit this place. The people
Cor at least large part of them)
wear wooden shoes. They use carts
with two large wheels in place of
wagons and a thousand other things
are just as ancient. Even the trains
put me in mind Of toys. The engines
aren't much larger than the y. s.
donkey engines and the freight cars
they make me laugh, only four
wheels where ours have eight. The
passenger cars are cut up into two
compartments, each compartment is
supposed to hold about eight persons.
You have no idea how ancient things
are here. ! won't regret my trip
when | get back ! suppose, but |
would just as leave be on the old
ranch now l can tell the world, but
am going to make the best of it
now, so don't worry about me. How
is things going on the ranch anyway ?
| suppose you have the hay up long
ago, ! hope so anyway That is one