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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-27
WOULD BOYCOTT
GERMAN GOODS
American Women Appealed to
by Head of Defense
Society.
Associated Press Service:

NEW YORK, oct. 26.-An appeal
to the women of America to refuse
TO buy goods made in Germany,
whether so marked or net" and
particularly TO prevent the sale in
this country of a recent large impoI~
tation of German manufactured toys
and china, was issued tonight by
Elizabeth Marbury, president of the
women's national committee of the
American Defense society.
Her action followed a vigorous
protest by the New York city fed
eral convention of womens clubs
against the sale of the German toys.
one member suggested a goth cen
tury Boston tea party" 10 heave the
offending goods overheard from the
ship which brought them across the
Atlantic, but the federation named
a committee to investigate the i'm
portation with a possibility Of a di-
rect appeal 10 Pres't Wilson.
Part OF the German articles which
had been held at Rotterdam owing
TO war conditions were abandoned TO
customs officials today by the con-
signee, an importing firm which
bought and paid for them in the
spring Of 1914 In a statement ex-
planning their refusal 10 accept the
shipment, the importers asserted
they had eliminated tie goods from
their catalog long ago and accept
ed the loss. Declaring that Ameri-
can manufacturers had taken the
Germans place in the toy and china
market. they declined TO assist
German propaganda designed 70
reintroduce its products into Amer
lea"
Miss Marbury's statement, which
il was said. would be given wide
circulation through branches Of the
committee throughout the country,
declared that German miiltarism
is but the tool Of German economic
world domination" and the only way
10 ''retaliate for German savagery''
is for the women OF America 10 re-
fuse 70 have anything TO do with the
products OF the Teuton empire.
Counteracting the official an
nouncsment that the toys were pur-
chased and paid for two years ago.
Miss Marbury said. Germany was
at that time wantonly committing
outrs ges" against which, she assert
ed. womankind must protest
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-27
FRENCH TAKE
800 PRISONERS
Overcome Extra Strong Re-
SiStanCe Between Disc
and Per0n Rivers.
Associated Press Service

Associated Press Service:
WITH THE FRENCH ARMY IN
FRANCE. Oct. 26.-The operations
begun Thursday between the Oise
and the Peron rivers by Gen. De
beney's army and on Friday by the
fifth army northwest Of Sissone have
gained considerably in violence and
are gradually taking on the proper
tions of a great battle.
Gen. GuilIaumat's forces. attack
ing from the right pocket north of
sissone. of which the Mortiers- Mar
lin line is the axis has continued its
, advance, overcoming a series Of OBJ
stacles quite as strong as any here
tofore encountered. In the center the
village Of Mortiers was captured and
Gen. Debeney's forces. attacking
from the left. reached a point two
miles east of Lucy.
The first army this morning took
500 prisoners, and fighting continued
intensely on the line OF hill 100. hill
100. Gerry farm, the village Of Pleine-
Selve. in which a violent infantry
engagement took place. and Ere
mont wood, % the east slope Of hill
us, which is only about two miles
west of the River Peron on a line
east of Ribemont.
Mortiers. occupied by Gen Man
gin. was one Of the strong support
ing points or the Hunding positions
north Of the Serre
Huns Strengthen Lines.
The French troops along the bat
tie front have had 10 face newly
strengthened positions. from behind
which German artillery and ma
chine guns are keeping up a heavy
FIRE.
Gen. Guillaumat's forces encoun-
tered no less than FIVE successive
lines Of wire, behind which were the
same number OF lines Of trenches
fortified with concrete and deer
armored shelters characteristic OF
the German field works,
The enemy's infantry. as well as
his artillery. reacts violently where
ever French troops made inroad ds
into the German lines. Last evening
the enemy counter attacked with
great energy in the neighborhood OF
the village OF Petit Caumont. en-
deavoring ansuccessfully 70 drive
Mangin's troops beyond the SOucheZ
The 10Th army maintained its posi-
tions and took prisoners and sup
pies.
The German counter attack in that
region was preceded by artillery
preparation at the moment when the
French troops We're advancing 70 the
attack. Mortiers constitutes an i'm
portant bridgehead north OF the
Serre. the possession Of which will
facilitate further operations against
the German positions in that region.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-27
OLD GUARD
TO HANDLE
COP. CASH
National Headquarters Dis
card Van Fleet and Klein
for Carson and Graham
to Elect Hickey.

Determined to spare nothing in an
effort TO stem the tide of popular
sentiment for Congressman Henry A.
Barnhart. and TO secure the election
at all costs Of Andrew Jackson
Hickey of Laporte, the republican
candidate for congress from the 18th
district in opposition to Mr.. Barn
hart, and fearing the inability Of the
regular republican committees in the
district and in St Joseph county TO
successfully conduct the campaign
for the election of Hickey. state and
national republican headquarters
have decided to throw large sums of
money into the district and TO place
the distribution Of the slush fund
IN the hands of the old guard of the
Z. o. p. in the county and district
A. G. Graham. former political
boss of the &. o. D.. and Mayor
Franklin r. Carson, one of the old
guard leaders. along with members
of the Carson administration have
been selected by the state and ma
tiOnal headquarters to handle the
distribution Of the money TO be pour
ed into the district in an effort 10
obtain the election Of the republican
candidate for congress.
Thursday L. J. Small OF Laporte,
prominent republican leader Of the
18th district. and a representative
from the national republican head
quarters at Chicago, sent here direct
by VIII II. Hays republican national
chairman. arrived in South Bend.
They called upon Mayor Carson i'm
mediately upon their arrival in the
city. They told the mayor why they
were here They also called upon A.
G. Graham. and explained the pur-
pose of their visit A meeting be
tween the mayor Mr.. Graham and
members Of the mayors cabinet was
arranged for Thursday night TO be
held in the mayors Office at the city
hall.
Regular Organization Inadequate.
At the meeting Thursday night
there were present in addition 10 Mr..
Small. the representative of Chair
man Hays, and Mr.. Graham. y. 3.
J. Schafer, City Controller John A.
Swygart. John r DeHaven and c.
A. Elliott, members Of the board OF
public works. James y. Luther.
superintendent Of the city water de-
partment and Chief of Police Peter
Kline
The representative of the national
republican chairman was very plain
in mis- explanations He told Mr.
Graham. the mayor and the city Of
ficials that the state and national
headquarters were convinced that
the regular republican county and
district committees who had been
handling the republican campaign
were making very poor job OF it,
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-27
ALLIES CONTINUE STRIDE
and LIBERATE TOWNS
Enemy Spirit in
Front and Rear
AtVeryLowEbb
Associated Press Service :

Associated Press Service:
PARIS. oct. 2s.-The fall OF Val
enciennes is imminent, If it has not
already occurred. the Petit Parisien
says. The chief stronghold Of the
second German line is gone, its cen
ter invested. 1t is the object of di-
rect assaults and local outfanking
movements which will soon smash
it," the paper continues. The prep
arations of Gen. Debeney's army
north OF Guise and those OF Gen.
Mangin in the direction Of Marie
constitute an increasing danger. The
Escaut line may be considered as
lost; the Sambre line will be taken
shortly. We can foresee that the
enemy will retreat 20 the Meuse."
The Matin says that all informa-
ton tends TO show that the Germans
cannot long resist the allied often
sive THE German army has no
material. lacks munitions, has not
sufficient reserves to continue a long
battle and has no tanks with which
to attack The spirit in the enemy
rear is at low level. while the spirit
at the front is bad. This has been
proven by army orders which have
fallen into our hands. We would be
false TO our ideals If we failed TO
take advantage OF the situation"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-27
CLOCKS SET BACK ONE
HOUR AT 2 O'CLOCK
THIS MORNING

South Bend and St. Joseph
county. as well as the rest Of the
nation. are observing standard
sun line today. clocks and other
time ieces having been turned
back one hour at . O'Clock this
morning.
The clocks went back so min
utes in accordance with the pro-
visions OF the daylight saving
law. PASSED by congress last
spring, and which became effect
i've April IS. when the clocks OF
the nation were turned ahead
one hour on that date.
The law provides that the time
shall be changed twice a year.
the clocks going ahead one hour
April IS and back one hour Oct.
%. The intent OF the law is 20
provide more daylight during
waking hours.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-27

strong enemy reactions, but nave
further strengthened their position
north Of Grand Pre-.
South OF Valenciennes Field Mar
shall Haig is across the Valenciennes-
Le-Ouesnoy railroad and the fall OF
lie Ouesnoy. which Is vital 20 the
defense OF Mons and Maubuege,
would appear TO be near at hand.
The fghting on this sector continues
bitter. with the British striving to
outaank the Normal forest on the
northwest OF the forest the British
have advanced somewhat and cap
tured Englefontaine and nearby
hill
ADproach SchcIdt River.
Along the northern edge OF the
Raisnes forest north Of Nalencie-
ennes the British have approached
nearer the canal portion OF the
ScheIdt river. In this region they
have captured the villages Of OdO-
mez and Maulde II the British can
cross the Scheldt In force in this re-
gion and continue their progress
south OF Valenciennes. IL would
seem the Germans soon would re-
tire from that important point and
probably readjust their lines north
and south on a large scale.
Between the Disc and the Aisne
the French are making rapid strides
toward the important points Of
Marie and Afontcornec. Along the
railway southwest OF Marie they
have captured the village OF Nor
tiers and maintain their pressure
elsewhere along the Serre. Further
east n big hole has been torn in the
German defenses begun In 1917.
Between ManoEne and Herpy the
French have driven forward toward
Nrontcornet. a distance OF about two
miles on front or between four
and Eve miles. a continued advance
here unenaceS the German hold on
Rethel. 20 which the enemy has
chung tenaciously and tends 20 out
flank the German line eastward
along the Aisue 20 Nouziers
Americans strongly Opposed.
The Germans continue 10 fight
desperately 20 check the advance Of
the American troops along the vital
front east and west OF the Meuse.
Their counter attacks az various
points on both sides Of the river
have been repulsed but the enemy
continues 20 lombard the American
line heavily.
on the extreme western end the
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-27
PRESIDENT APPROVES
WAR FUND INCREASE
Associated Press Service:

Associated Press Service;
CHICAGO, oct 26.-Pres't Wilson
has approved an increase in the
amount which the United War Work
caupaign will ask the country 20
contribute s75.O0o.ooO in the week Of
Nov. II. said John r. Mott. director
Of the campaign. in a statement be
fore q conference OF workers from
"A states here today. Or Mott said
he obtained this endorsement only
p few DAYS ago and then explained
why the INCREASE was considered nee
essary.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-27
GERMAN
LINES Of DEFENSE
BEGIN TO GIVE WAY
Associated Press Service +:


WASHINGTON, Oct 26-The German defense lines the
most vital sector the ArgOnneMeuse fronae begin
ming crack under the pressure
American troops An early breaking of the German resistance and
the advance of the French and American armies on wide front
ward the great trunk railway which the immediate objective
allied operations is predicted by many officers
Official statements indicating that German divisions
ing poured into this clearly show the anxiety of
high command the situation Gen. March commenting TODAY
military situation brought very
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-27
THE WEA TIER

Indiana: Rain Sunday. cooler
south portion: Monday probably fair
south. rain north portion.
Lower Michigan: Rain Sunday.
Monday fair and cooler.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-27

Associated Press Service:
SEATTLE. Wash, oct. 26.-Near-
ly all those aboard the Princess
Sophia. it is believed here. were
IAlaskans. who boarded the steamer
at Skagway after coming up the
Yukon river from the interior of the
northern territory. They left the
river at White Horse and went by
train to Skagway.
The Sophia struck at ; o'clock
Thursday morning. II was at first
thought that she would float on the
nigh tide Thursday afternoon. Eff
forts in that direction evidently fall
ed and the vessel remained fast.
The government lighthouse tend
ers and a number OF small craft
stood by the Sophia.
Yesterday Capt. Locke. master Of
the steamer, notified the Canadian
Pacifc's Vancouver Office that the
wind made it impossible 20 transfer
anyone from the stranded ship TO
the boats standing in the wind. He
expressed no fear for their safety,
however. The vessel was in the
path OF the wind, which often sweeps
down the Lynn canal with hurricane
force. Thursday afternoon north
erIy fresh breeze sprang up. causing
the ship 20 pound badly, making X
almost Impossible 70 launch the life
boats or transfer the passengers to
the several steamers which had hur-
ried 70 the scene in answer to the
Sophias S. o. s. call.
shipping men tonight said the loss
Of the Princess Sophia with all
aboard was the worst marine disas-
ter in the history Of the Pacific
coast.
The vessel. 2.s2O tons gross. mad
been plying in western Canadian
and southeastern Alaskan waters
since she was built in 1912.
Details Not Available.
The passenger list and details Of
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-27
Associated Press Service (:


Gemanys hard pressed soldiers being given rest the
British French American forces continue with their
important from north of VaencienneS to east of
Meanwhile the Italians pushing ahead the region
of Monte Grappa.
northern end of the front France the British maintain
progress enccng Vaencennes In the center the French
shaken seriously the German defenses along the See and
toward the Asne Chateau PoTcen The American
of the MeuSe not only hold their gains against
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-27
349 DROWN In
SHIP SINKING
Princess Sophia Founders ir
Gale and All Aboard
Are Lost.
Associated Press Service /:

-Ao0W-IlINW IF7o I'NI ~
VANCOUVER, B. c.. Oct. 26.-
The 26S passengers and crew Of 10
men were lost when the steamship
Princess Sophia foundered last night.
the Canadian Pacific railway an
nounced today. Not a soul survived,
according 10 a Juneau wireless mes
sage. which said the ship apparently
was picked up by the gale, hurled
across Vanderbilt reef and sent TO
the bottom in the deep waters on the
other side.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-27

. enemy is making to meet the Ameri-
can advance.
In front Of our own troops in the
Argonne." he said. "a very large
mass OF German troops has been
concentrated. since it is imperative
for the enemy to protect the railroad
line which runs from Mezieres to
Metz"
The chief of stan pointed out also
that the front now held between the
Disc and the Meuse by the allies
roughly parallels this great railway
system throughout its length and
threatens it at all points"
80 German Divisions.
From other sources IL was learned
today that more than 80 German di-
visions have been identified in the
narrow sector Immediately north
west Of Verdun, where both Ameri-
can and French forces continue 70
work their way slowly forward de-
spite bitter resistance and strongly
fortified enemy positions.
Already the French have obtained
hanking position on the east bank
Of the Aisne river in the western
outskirts OF the forest Of Argonne,
while to the east OF the Meuse the
operations Of American troops indi-
cate that the line is being extended
and Strengthened there in prepara-
ton for a wide assault when the
enemy defenses have been sufficient
ly reduced. There is good reason
10 believe that some part at least Of
the second army is holding this
eastern extension Of the Verdun
front
Massed in Strength.
At another period on the whole
western front with the exception Of
the center arch OF the line from the
Serre 10 the region Of Valenclennes,
are the German forces msssed ia
strength comparable 10 that being
employed on the Meuse. The cper-
ations Of the British and the French
10 the north. therefore. IT is pointed
out. bear a direct relation 20 the
situation on the Meuse since the en-
4 env cannot spare reserves from the
center in the face OF the drive 10
back up his hard pressed left flank.
/ II is this. coupled with the imprOv-
ing tactical situation in the Argonne,
that leads observers here TO antlci-
nate the beginning at another time
/ NJ new drive on the Meuse front.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-27
EXPRESS RATES
TO BE RAISED
of Ten Percent In
crease to Raise $24, ,000,-
600 Extra Revenue.
Associated Press Service:

Associated Press Service:
WASHINGTON. oct. 26.-New ex-
press rates involving average in
creaSes Of about 10 percent applied
mainly on short hauls. viii be initi-
ated shortly by the American Rail
way Express Co. with the approval
OF Director Gen. McAdoo 10 raise
S24.OOO.OOO added revenue. half of
which will go 10 the express COM
pany 20 meet contemplated wage ad-
vances. and the other half TO the
railroads for transporting express
matter.
The interstate commerce commits
sion today approved the methods OF
applying higher rates proposed by
the express company, but suggested
chat some plan should be worked
out between the company and the
railroad administration 20 give all
the added revenue 20 the company
instead OF dividing il with the rail-
roads according 10 terms Of the eX-
listing contract.
Railroads Get Half
Director Gen. McAdOO tonight an
nOunced however. that the sugges-
tion would not be followed on the
ground that the railroads are entitled
20 a propOrtiOnate share of any new
revenue on account OF the higher
cost OF hauling express shipments.
The railroads now receive 5O14 per
cent OF every dollar received by the
express company for transportation.
Consequently the express company
will not proceed Immediately 10 raise
charges. but these rates will be sub
ject 10 review by the Interstate COM
merce commission on complaint OF
shippers
The new rates would be a maxi
mum Of Il cents per hundred pounds
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-27

LONDON, Oct 26-Brth troops have occupied the villages
of Aes and Famas south Of Vaencenne
along the Schedt toward the outskirts of town. Field
Marshal Hag reports tonight.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-27

LONDON Oct 26-Italan cavalry reached the bulgarian
border Eg Palana so miles southwest Sofia the Bu
capital according reaching here today
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-27

PARIS Oct 26-The French troops fighting between the Ose
and the S have made extended advance eastward occupying
villages according to the Office to-
hundred prisoners have been captured the
operations between Sissone and Chateau Porcien.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-27
Associated Press Service:
- &C

LONDON Oct. 26.-The British have made further progress
toward the Schedt and have village
southeast of CouTai This supple
mentay official statement issued by the Office shortly
midnight
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-27
400 SQUARE MILES OF
TERRITORY LIBERATED
BY ALLIES PAST WEEK

ROME, Oct 26-Heavy fighting continued all day Friday in
the Monte GapPa but the Italian army its
positions and extended them at points.
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-04
Russia Helpless at Feet of Germany

THE German eagle having maneuyered
into vantage position through peace
propaganda and negotiations with the Rus
sian bear, now discloscs its talons in men
acing way, ready to sink deep into the heart
Of tho PROSTATE bear whining at it's feet.
With the camoufiage concealing the German
purpose removed. the Russian peace delega-
ton has returned to Petrogr&d and reported
to the conglomerated collection of govern
ing committees that an imoasse has been
reached in the negotiations, Gern,any's yield
ing to the Russian plan of mo annexatous
aud no indemnites'' being more seeming
than real.
In brief, the central powers declare their
readiness to conclude either genera. or
separate peace on the face of the above stipu-
ations with the right of sclf-detcrmnation
of the peoples living within the Russian en-
pre, including separation and full state OF
independence for Poland, Lithuana Courland
and portions OF Esthonia and Livonfa when
ever Russia completely demobilzcs its
armies, Teutonic evacuation OF occupied
territory not TO occur until liter these peo-
pies have determined their future under con-
ditions equivalent in actually to coercion
by the military forces maintained there.
Other stipulations under thin dsguses would
give Germany complete economic control of
Russia's future and enable tho exploitation
of its vast resources at will.
The spokesman Of the Russian peace dele
cation indicates rejection OF tho German
terms unless modified upon resumption of
tho negotiations That German diplomatic
dupicity is fully equal to the task OF accept
ably restating and modifying the language
OF these terms without weakening their ef-
feet may be taken for granted. The Rus
slams want peace at any price, and the Ger
mans are prepared to give them what they
want upon terms Of economic and, to some
extent, political vassaag e-for the one is
inseparable from the other.
But what if the Russians balk to the point
OF breaking off negotiations? In that event,
Germany already Will have ACCOMPLISHED a
large portion Of its ams-the release of sew
eral hundred thousand of it's best soldiers
on that front for the reinforcement of the
armies iii the west At the same time, with
the RUSSIAN armies completely disorganized,
the German forces remaining there are still
strong enough to make new advances into
Russian territory and ultimately to force the
acceptance OF even moro ignoble terms than
now demanded.
Verify, through cowardice trea chery and
sulilbllfty, Russia presents a spectacle or
psychological helplessness SO abject as to
excite mingled feelings OF pity and contempt
on the part Of even the weakest among the
peoples of the earth