davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-02
TEUTON RESERVE
FORCES CRUMBLE;
FUCH CONF FIDENT
High Army Officers Think Ger
mans Could Not Withstand
Another Offensive.
International News Service /:

International News Service:
WASHINGTON, April Ger
many cannot sustain another serious
offensive on the western front for
weeks and possibly months. High
army officers in the American,
French and British armies now IN
Washington expressed this opinion
today after reading the latest re-
ports from the Picardy battle from.
The German reserves have beer
exhausted, they say. and Gen Foch
maintains all of his reserves not
only intact. but they have not yet
been thrown into battle. That is the
reason, these officers say, that Ger.
Ferdinand Foch. so confidently de-
clares:
"Amiens will not fall 1 am pre-
pared to guarantee that"
Reserve has Crumbled.
The very latest information re-
ceived here shows the German re-
serve behind the lines has crumbled
from 81 divisions to less than so.
The Germans again are digging IN
at many points in Picardy. They al
so are plainly apprehensive, the re-
ports show. that the American-Ap-
glo- French forces will themselves
initiate a drive at some other point
on the line rather than to attempt
counter offensive over the she'll
torn fields and woods of Picardy.
The nex5 fortnight may see some
very important moves on the part Of
Gen. Foch. He has several possible
movements, any one of which would
result in material advantage to the
entente They now are replenishing
their stores of big guns and NUM-
tions and so soon as that task is ac-
complished would be ready to strike
and strike hard.
Haig's Forces Refilled.
Gen. Haig's forces which bore the
brunt of the German offensive so
gallantly are being reflled with re-
placement troops from England.
Sending these forces is made easier
for the British war control by the
action of the United States n
agreeing 10 send large numbers Of
Americans who have not had battle
training u take the place OF the ef-
fectuals that are short across the
channel.
The American units will train
with the British and will have the
advantage in England that our first
troops TO land in France had. of
being instructed by war experts who
learned the game under fire. This
will he of very great advantage 20
both Sides
Americans First Army In.
The American first army is the
one that Fas passed under the con-
troll of Gen. Foch. 1t is commanded
now by major general who has
won his iaurels already and who s
slated to be the first lieutenant gen.
eral of the United States Of the
present war. Until his name has
been sent to the senate. however,
il is impossible 10 hint at his iden-
titv. The first army is a real ma
teriaI lighting force. 1t is well train
ed and is made up Of regular units
filed to war strength by men select
ed from the national army and GER
tain divisions Of the national guard.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-02
CLEVELAND INSURANCE
MEN DUST PR0-GERMAN

International News Service:
CLEVELAND, o., April 2.-On a
charge of lack OF Americanism. the
Cleveland Underwriters association
last night expelled Herman Fellin-
ger. president Of the local branch Of
the German-American alliance. from
membership in the insurance mems
organization. This action auto
matically cancels Fellinger's mem
bership in the National Associa ton
of Insurance Men. The vote of eX-
pulsion was unanimous.
The meeting also voted coopera-
ton with the national government
in the prosecution of the war and
asserted its desire to keep its mem
bership up TO a high standard Of
Americanism.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-02
FUTURE OF INDIANA
PR0HI PARTY DISCUSSED

International News Service:
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. April -
The future of the prohibition party
IN Indiana and whether it shall CO.
operate with the new National party
were chief topics discussed at the
state convention of the party here
today. The advent of bone dry" In
diana at midnight tonight also came
in for its share of the discussion
The convention will adjourn tomOs-
row afternoon TO hear William Jen-
nings Bryan who will inaugurate a
campaign for the National Dry Fed
Grafton.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-02

extremely active on both sides Mist
ard rain made observation impos-
sible but the gunners have main
tained ceaseless activity throwing
shells against registered targets
The rain has turned of the roads
and fields deep mud which has him
dered Germans i'm bringing their ar
ullery up to the front
There has been slight change in
the general battle line during the
past "A hours, the advantages an
being with the allies
The German troop concentrat ations
and the trend OF their activities in
dicate that another phase Of the
battle is imminent and that a tre-
mendous effort viii be made TO
converge on Amiens from the north
east and southeast.
Americans Ready.
In this event American soldiers
probably will play an important part
in this stage of the struggle as there
is every indication that Americans
are now ready 10 take their place
on the firing line i'm this unpre-
cedented combat. can official state
ment given out in London last night
stated that large American forces
will be brought TO the aid or the
Anglo French armies in France
Americans troops that are not yet
sufficiently trained 10 night as di-
visions and army corps will form
part Of season British and French
units until they have completed their
training. Arrangements for the
transportation OF these additional
forces are now being completed the
announcement stated)
Forecasts Failure.
The number Of German prisoners
and captured machine guns in the
hands Of the British and French is
increasing daily This shows a
steady ascendancy i'm the initiative
OF the allies and forecasts complete
failure for the great German often
siye.
As the situation stands on this
18th day of the drive the Germans
have advanced between 25 and go
miles. capturing number ot
wrecked towns and villages bat they
have fallen far short Of their OBJ
jective. The original German plan
was 10 drive a wedge between the
British and French armies. taking
Amiens and turning the flank ~
both opposing armies. Hi7denburg
is as far from success in this pro-
gram as he was before the campaign
opened.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-02
NEW DRIVE EXPECTED
AGAINST ARRAS.
lternational NeNs Servlce

international News Service:
LONDON, April 2.-Another Ger
man drive in the direction Of Arras
is indicated by the developments Of
the past So hours in the great battle
Of Picardy
There was comparative lun in
the fighting while both sides rushed
reinforcements Of men and guns to
the front and the lighting that took
place late Monday was described IN
the official reports as local"
The German drive slackened all
along the line before the desperate
resistance Of the British and French
armies
Mass Troops Near Albert.
Allied airmcn Gncluding Amer
icans) reported that the Germans
were massing troops in the sector
of Albert and that the "heavies'
were being moved up. Hitherto the
Germans have been striking in a
southwesterly direction towards
Amiens from Albert but there were
indications that the new German
blows would be directed towards
the north i'm the direction Of Arras.
The gallant British and French
armies have pressed back the Ger
mans at some points, recapturing
part of the ground the Germans had
succeeded in overrunning.
The chief center OF the German
attack has been the district east Of
the British base of Amiens A num-
Der Of heavy assaults were made 2
that sector. but all broke down be-
fore the powerful resistance OF The
allied armies.
Claim -. 900 Prisoners.
The Germans claim 10 have cap
tured the heights north OF Moreuil
and that they have increased the
number Of prisoners in their hands
70 more than $1,000.
There was a terrific struggle tor
LGrivesnes. which lies just north Of
Montdidier.
Supported by light artillery the
German columns made number OF
/ fruitless assaults against the de-
( fenses OF the village. Every time
they were hurled back. leaving
mound Of dead as a monument OF
their failure.
To the north OF Grivesnes, between
NoreuiI and Hangard en- Santerre
the Germans claim 20 have captured
Arrachis wood. but no mention Of
fighting in that region has been re-
ported by the British war Office
Arrachis wood is slightly less than
10 miles from Amiens and lies
north OF the Amiens- s-MOntdidier
road.
Aviators Active.
In spite OF bad weather. the sVia
tors and artillery have continued
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-02
WARN OHIO ,DIsLoYALIsTs.

COSHOCTON. O., April Five
hundred citizens in so automobiles
last night finished the first round
up and warning of Germans and
others here against disloyalty. the
demonstration was carried TO the
homes of so families believed 20
have prO-German tendencies. which
could not be visited in the all-night
demonstration of last Friday.
Each German was emphatically
warned that a questionable move 5y
any of the disloyalists would result
in tar and feather treatment exactly
commensurate with any disloyal act
committed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-02
KOENIG \ PRISONER?

international News Service:
AN ATLANTIC PORT, April -
Capt. KOenig, commander of the
German merchant submarine
Deutschland, is a prisoner in a Brit
!sh port, according 10 the captain
OF a British ship arriving here to-
day. He also claimed that the
Deutschland was captured by the
British
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-02
International News Service:

W a ace.
LONDON April 1.-Two German counter assaults delivered
the point of their salient between and
river shattered by British artillery fire the Office reported
today.
The Germans lost heavily During the fighting in
that sector the British captured so prisoners and machine guns
In the Hebuteme sector the northern end the fighting
the British carried successful enterprise capturing
prisoners During Monday afternoon the delivered
counter thruStS in that sector but thrown back
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-02
ONE DEAD IN BLAST.

PITTSBU RGH, Pa, April 2.-One
workman was killed. FIVE are dying
and nine others were less seriously
injured when an oil tank in the
plant OF the Flannery Bolt CO. in
Bridgeville exploded just before
noon. throwing burning oil in all di-
rectiOns.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-02
GREAT BRITAIN RECEIVES
200 MILLIONS MORE

international News Service:
WASHINGTON. April .. Great
Britain received another loan Of
5000. 100000 this afternoon the
treasury department announced.
British credits by the United States
now amount to S2720.000.000. Al
lied credits now amount 10 S5,160.-
100000
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-02
Two German Counter
Assaults Shattered
by British Artillery

PARIS April 2-The Anglo-French lines have been ad-
vanced between the Somme river and Demu the office
announced today (The official communque put last
night told of progress for the allies In the sector
Heavy bombardments have been taking place along
parts of the battle 'front.' but the infantry operations essened
Between the Ose and SoSime rivers the night
parativey quiet, the war Office stated
"The cannonades became extremely heavy along sections
of the front AngloFrench forces made progress
ing the night between Demuim and the Somme river.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-02
A Map
of the County
Free

On Page Nine of this issue
of The News-Times will be
found a large map of St.
Joseph County showing all
highways and their newly es-
tablished names as approved
recently by the county COM
missioners.
Cut out this map. You
will likely want to refer to it
later.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-02
YOU" NOT "TF4EYT YOU" ARE "TFEY'
THIS YOUR Government and YOUR War; not THEIRS

HHEY Who they? time for the American people stop talk
about they least when talking about governmental affairs
- especially THEY YOU This
YOUR government This YOUR The allied world fighting
You get from all and children
heard million the Say nothing of the "Scker-
those searching doing this that help
even the patriotic and willing help habiuay speak of governmental
demands and auxiliary solicitations the they
One would think that government of the United States
tary aids something YOU-rOm
They asking for vounteer
They putting on another Red Cross campaign!
They are cOnScripdng our boys for the national ARMY
''They' IS o Liberty
Now they" to subscribe the War y NJ c A.!
'They' buy Liberty again!
"They' subscribe the Red Cross again!
They" Us help "a rbraries
Now "they" subscribe Knights of Coumbu
They" have Federation campaign
They to buy War Savings Thrift stamps!
Finally, now they putting drive!
They They"
But it isn't they" at all. lii US It's YOU!
n to governmental affairs governmental activities YOU
the anybody
the people That S what democracy
When the federal constitutional eve peo-
pie order to form perfect uo establish justice
meStc tranquility provide defense
fare and the blessings liberty ourselves and poerby
delegates ordained legislatures
approvedhe constitution OF the United States they" all
governmental affairs.
With US every man king king by divine right" The idea
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-02
GEN. TOCH Is CERTAIN
ANTIENG - @AEl

international News Service
PARIS. April 2.-The declara-
ton by Gen. FOch the new su-
preme commander-in-chief on
the western front. that Amiens is
safe. brought a thrill OF eNulta
ton today The French, as well
as the British. realized the ser
ious consequences that would at
tend the loss Of the base city.
and the calm. confident tone OF
Gen Foc', statement proved a
tonic for soldiers and civilians
alike
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-02
SUGGESTED BASIS
FOR CONTRIBUTIONS
TO
South Bend Patriotic and Civic
Relief Fund
"THE WAR CHEST"

For intermediate incomes en-
listments should b. in proportion
co above.
For incomes above $4,000 per
annum. the enlistments should
be increased in proportion 10 the
ability to give. ranging from ;
per cent mp.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-02
THE WEATHER

Indiana-Fair in extreme north.
probably rain south and central
portions tonight ana "wednesday
cooler Lower Michigan Generally
fair tonight and Wednesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-02
AViatorS AciiNe

In spite OF bad weather. the aFia
tors and artillery have continued
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-25
MONDAY, MARCH 25, 1918.
VOTE FOR UNCLE SAM.

It is the duty of every citizen of the
hence for a loyalty candidate for
United States senator. By so doing he
is casting a vote for Uncle Sam and
UNFOLDING the president of the United
States in his conduct of the war.
There can be no middle ground. 10y
atty is, aside from a mans duty to
God, the first duty a man owes to the
country which has protected him and
his family and property rights. We
are living under the best government
on the face of the globe, a government
in which every man has voice. If we
do not stick by our country in time
of stress and need, what kind of citi-
zens are we.
No matter from what race we spring,
no matter whether we were born in
Germany or other European nation,
this is the land of our adoption. This
is the land where the utmost freedom
is given us in our life, liberty and
pursuit of happiness. Let US then pre-
sent a united front and back up our
government at this critical time
The election for United States sena-
tor, which takes place on Tuesday
April 2, will give us all chance to
show our devotion to the country. Let
us not fail in rendering the support
which it is Of our right to give. Let
us vote for the man whom we know will
hack IN President Wilson and show
to the world that we are grateful for
the many blessings which our country
has bestowed upon us since the foun-
dations of this government were laid.
The democratic candidate for SEN
ator is Hon. Joseph E. Davies. Aside
from the fact that he is a Watertown
boy, he has the qualifications to fill
the position made vacant by the death
of Senator Husting, and should re-
ceive hearty support at the hands of
his old neighbors and friends.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-25
How Germany Makes War
ubshed Council of Defense
By M. S. SLAUGHTER, Professor of Latin.
University of Wisconsin.

latest edition of Wheaton's "Interna-
t1onal Law, we read: MANY host
ages were shot, many were held in
oppressive and .humiliating confine-
ment, many were carried off to Ger
many. They were treated far worse
than prisoners of war;
Inc German government has DELHI
erately adopted a policy of EXTERN
mating it's enemies by the imposition
OF enormous and illegal fines and lev
les, by the destruction or wholesale
THEFT OF the peoples means of earn
ing a living, and by the starvation of
men, women and children.
The imposition of fines and levies
upon invaded countries out of all pro-
poftlon to their ability to pay serves
the double purpose of enriching Ger
many ana lmpoverishing the conquer
ed people. The incredible sums of
lz,oO0,0OO dollars, now collected every
month in exhausted Belgium, are paid
only because "GeTmany'S knife is at
her throat
Inc German armies have deliber-
ately destroyed the factories of Bel
GUM and Poland and sent to Germany
the machinery and raw material used
in manufacture. They have system
atically driven off all the live stock
from the farms. These things form
part OF the plan to reduce Belgium to
poverty and ruin
The starvation of the people to
make ready the country for the pos
session of the Germans is a deliber-
ate plan of the invaders. Said Gen,
eral Won Kreis to f. G.. Walcott. an
nv
investigate conditions in Belgium and
Poland: "Starvation is here, so we
set. it to work for Germany. By
starvation we can accomplish in two
or three years in East Poland more
that we have in West Poland in the
last hundred" But how came starva-
ton to Poland? The answer may be
found in the book, when the Prussi-
ans Came to Poland" by Laura Black
well de Turczynowicz, an American
woman resident in Poland. She
writes, Notices were posted by the
commandment Anyone touching or u.s.
Ing any grain, potatoes or vegetables
from his own garden or field will be
punished to the full extent of the law
and the Germans took the crops to
the last bean and potato"
VI dlI lne war praCtlCeS OF the Ger
man government, the most brazen is
the deportation of the people from
France and Belgium and Poland to
work in mines and factories in Ger
many. Men, employed and unem-
ployed, women and children, are
taken; more than hundred thousand
from Belgium alone. Few ever re-
turn and these are worn out or dis
eased. In spite of protests from all
nations the deportations still con-
tinue. In October, 1916 Cardinal Mer-
cier wrote: 1.-TWO years ago it was
death, pillage, fire, but it was war.
Today it is no longer war 1t is cold
calculation, intentional destruction,
the victory of force over right, the
debasement of human personality, q
cry Of defiance to humanity"
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-25

alone, and looking penSiveTy into the
fire. How beautiful, how tender, how
dainty she was in the freight glow!
He broke it awkwardly: did you
get letter from me?"
"Yes," she answered with adorable
softness.
''Well, did Ibid you-can you tell
me what I wrote-I mean did I say
81 do not understand you, Mr..
Saintsbury," said Miss Crawford, rath-
er distantly.
pardon me, but I mean, did l ask
you in the letter you received whether
you cared"
us it possible you do not remember
what you wrote me?" she inquired,
with beautiful iciness.
"Why, of course; but I fear there
has been some mistake"
Miss Crawford was not only amazed,
but she was apparently quite angry.
AS for him, he was in agony Of doubt
Pardon my aWkWardneSS," he said
with a smile, land l will explain. Last
night had to write two letters. One
asked you to go with me to see 'Cy-
rano de Bergerac.' The other was writ
ten for friend, who asked me to write
it as if I were addressing the woman
I loved"
"Then," said Edith, with a sort Of
sweet 6ismay, 'this letter was not for
me?"
ooh, yes it was. It went straight
by mistake. That was all" said John.
"But what becomes of the invitation
to see 'Cyrano? asked Edith.
Bother Cyrano!' cried John, now
grown entirely brave. "What [ want
to know is whether you accept the in
vitation to become Edith Saintsbury 2"
Il suppose I will have to, for I am
dying to see 'Cyrano'"
And that is how it came about.
Copyright, 1917, by the Mcclure Newspa-
per Syndicate.)
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-25

When the stories Of German atroci-
ties in Belgium first reached the
United States, many men were I'M
willing to believe them. Even now,
when abundant evidence is available,
some still doubt, and even question
the fairness of persons who have
been convinced. Yet, we must face
the facts in order to keep our minds
alive to the real nature of the con-
t1ict which we have entered
To tell in detail the story of Ger
man atrocities since August, 1914,
would be long and painful task. The
evidence is open to everyone in the
reports of numerous commissions, in
the testimony of Cardinal MERCER OF
Belgium, of other foreigners of undis-
puted standing, and of our own min
listers and ambassadors to the coun-
tries affected by the war. This evil
dence is supported by the diaries of
captured German soldiers and the
prOclamatiOnS of German officials.
These documents have been subjected
to the closest examination by experts
trained to deal with testimony of this
kind There can be no doubt as to
their truth. And the more the Ger
mans have tried to justify themselves
the more they have convicted them
selves by the acknowledgement Of
deeds which they can only excuse I'M
der the preteXt of MISREPRESENTATION"
1t will be enough to describe briefly
a few of the crimes committed against
unarmed citizens to show that the
spirit of a German army of invasion
is one of ruthless cruelty and intimi-
dation.
Germany has repeatedly used I'M
armed men and women as screens to
protect her soldiers The proof of
this comes from all the invaded coun-
tries. Cardinal MERCER testifies that,
AT the time of the invasion of
Belgium, civilians in twenty
places were made to take part in
the operations of war against
their own country. Peaceable
citizens were forced to march in
front of German regiments to
make a screen before them"
German military leaders have Or
dered the burning and pillaging of
towns and villages, sometimes because
of the acts of individuals, sometimes
in mere ruthlessness To cite one in
stance from the diary of an officer in
a Saxon regiment:
THE pretty little village of
Cue d Ossus was apparently set
on fire without cause. A cyclist
fell off his machine and his rifle
went off. He Immediately said he
had been shot at. All the inhabi-
tants were burned in their homes.
| hope there will be no more such
horrors"
Germany claims and practices with
out mercy the right to take prominent
citizens and hold them captive in or
Ger to protect herself from attack
from the civilian population. Numer-
Gus p~oclamatiCns Of German officials
give proof beyond question. AS a part
of the system of S'frightfulness' these
hostages have been repeatedly mis-
treated by German officials In the
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-25
LIGHTS and the Color Scheme

Did you ever wish that you could get
electric light bulbs to match the color
scheme of your room? If so, you may
be glad to know, if you have not al
ready discovered the trick for your
self, that you may color them at home
to suit your own taste. It is very SIM
pie. Just buy some water-color paints
soft brush, and set to work. You
may paint them any shade that you
desire, and get lovely effect of soft
ened light through the painted glass.
For instance, if your living room is
done in shades of brown and yellow.
you can get beautiful sunshiny light
through bulbs painted delicate yell
loW.-Christian Science Monitor.