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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-11
WILHELM WILLING
Berlin Dispatch Says He Is
Ready To Leave Holland.
Legal Action Is Started in
Paris by "Little Mothers.

Amsterdam, Dec. 1.-THE Hohen-
zollerns are leaving Amerongen. The
former kaiser and kaiserin are re-
ported to have rented the castle De
Monte, near Wageningen. A hundred
which is one of the finest in Holland.
Wilhelm has asked permission OF
Berlin to ship a great quantity of fur
niture from Potsdam. (WageAingen is
located on the north bank of the
Rhine, ten miles from Wiihelm's s
present residence.)
Berlin, Dec. 10 (night).-A Rotter-
dam dispatch to the Berliner Tage-
blatt says the former kaiser Is willing
to leave Holland.
Start Action.
Paris. Dec. Illegal action
against; the former German emperor
has been commenced by an organi-
xation OF Little Mothers
The demand for prosecution states
that the commanders Of the German
minor girs be carried away from
their families, that they were sub
mitted to odious treatment and forced
into close contact with notorious
women. The statement of complaint
says that whereas said commanders
were Illus OL lIS Nllih0 oi az
| duction and that they were under
| command of their former emperor
prosecution Is called for.
Prefers to Watt
London, Dec. 11.-Williami Hohen-
zollern will not make any Statement
| as to his efforts to prevent the out
| break of war in 1914 according to the
| Amerongen correspondent of the Ex
press. The correspondent has finall,
succeeded in having submitted to Her
Hehenzollern questions as to his pa
cific attitude before the war and hi'
steps to prevent hostilities. Coun
Won Bentinck, the host of the forrnel
emperor. received the corresp
after the questions had been laid be
fore Herr Hohenzollern and is re
ported to have said:
The kaiser much appreciates you
message and thanks you. He says
tel him if there is any possibility o
| my becoming a defendant, 1 prefe
postponing anything 1 have to sa!
until that time. In addition, I do no
desire in any way to compromise an.
meRlber of the government as it ex
! listed at the time of the outbreak o
| the war"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-11
LABOR is FOR WILSON
French Organization Gets Ready for
Coming of President.

Paris, Dec. 10.-The general labor
federation has sent out the following
notice to it's adherents:
I'm view of the coming of President
Wilson and to answer underhanded
intrigues directed against him and his
conception of a peoples peace. the
federal committee organizing the labor
manifestation on the day of his ar
rival wishes to associate itself with
provincial labor organizations. 1t asks
them to organize meetings at which
resolutions may be adopted to be
forwarded to President Wilson thru
the American embassy. This double
manifestation on the part of the work
ers of Paris and the provinces will
give President Wilson needed help to
bring about a triumph for his concep-
ton of peoples peace"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-11
Says England and France Are
Combining Against Her.
And Asks United States To Pre-
vent the Exploitation.
TALKS OF. PEACE PLANS
Says Conference Should Guar
antee Integrity of Country.
Would Afford Opportunity for
Solution of Problem.

Copyright. 1918, by .le United Press.)
London, Dec. 11.-Alexander Keren-
sky, former Russian premier, declared
in an interview with the United Press
today that Great Britain and France
are opposing the unification of Rus
sia because it would restore her to her
former international position. He ap-
pealed TO America to prevent the "ex-
ploitation' of Russia.
England and France are seeking to
impose another Brest-Litovsk upon
Russia" said Kerensky. (The treaty
sia to Germany was signed at Brest-
Litovsk).
Appeals to United States.
II ask America, as paralyzed Rus
sia's true friend, to protect her from
exploitation by her former allies.
Russia fought three years for the
allies. 1t was due to her that America
had time to prepare and administer
the knockout blow. Now the allies
ought to deal honestly with Russia.
When the Russian people, despite
the Brest-Litovsk treaty, were con-
tinuing their fight, they called upon
the allies for military aid. This help
rapidly developed into an organized
attempt to exploit Russias wealth, and
cut off Russia from Europe by a bar
rier of tiny neutrality-suspicious. states
of Brest-Litovsk which Germany
began.
Conference Should Act.
1.-The peace conference ought tc
guarantee the integrity of Russian ter
ritory, as 1t was before Brest-I<i <itovsk
affording the opportunity for a rea
solution of her problems. This conl6
be brought about by the formation OF
a confederation like America, of al
the Russian states
This is not an unrea1izable dream
The Bslsheviks control about fourth
or Russia proper and a sixth of 81.
IBERIA, on the basis of population. The
balance is composed of Independent,
states which have thrown off the Bol.
sheviks authority
Il believe it is possible to call 9
general election for a constituent as
sembly to include delegates fsom ever,
part of Russia. England and France
oppose this, because it would restore
Russia to, her former internationa
position. They opposed my going t.
America in September, because the!
did not want America to know tn,
truth about Russia.
THE victorious allies are forgettin,
their fdealistic war aims England
and France already have agreed OIL
the division of their spheres of in
fluence in disintegrated Russia.
IF three men are fighting a brig
and and one of them is knocked ou
the others, who continue to whip him
ought to help their comrade to hi
| feet, instead of robbing his pockets.
VI appeal to America to remembe
the good side of Russia's part in tn
war. as well as the unfortunate. Per
haps President Wilson's presence a
the peace conference will prevent an.
| brigandage."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-11
TO BUILD THE ROADS.
Soldier Engineers VIII Find Great Job
Awaiting Them.

Chicago. Dec. 1.-THE man who
blaZed trail to the Rhine can build
road to the American farmer. High
way construction makes an ideal voca-
tion for the returned American soldier.
Lieut.. Col. w. D. Ulster, U. S. A..
president of the American association
of state highway officials, today ex-
pressed this view. He is here for the
fourth annual meeting of the asso-
citation.
wen need men of fighting spirit.
They will face a big job" Ulster said.
Men who can plan-engineers-
will be particularly useful. Army en-
gineers know how to make real roads,
and other soldiers who have watched
their work can soon learn. Out-of-
door-men of the army type can be
used in unnumbered ways.
MANY soldiers now in service left
unhealthful, poorly paid jobs to go
to war. Army life has built up their
bodies and quickened their minds.
When they return to the United States
they will want constructive, healthful.
well paid work. They deserve it.
Thousands of miles of new high
ways are to be built. Old highways,
badly worn, must be repaired and
made better than they were at first
We can use war machinery for this
work; why not use our returned sol
dierS too?"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-11
In Kansas Dec. Ii More Than
1880 Reported Ill.
1t Is Big Gain Over Previous
High Mark of 15,4O1..
GRAND TOTAL ABOVE los, 1000
In Topeka Alone 121 Pneu-
mOnia Cases Recorded.
General Conditions Over the
State Are Improving.

The state board Of health this morn
ing reports the largest number OF in
fuenza cases on record in Kansas for
one week. The official records show
1856 new cases over the state for the
seven-day period between December 1
December Z.
This is 25 per cent gain over the
previous high record of the week be-
fore, when Is. .401 cases were reported.
The epidemic is still dangerously
effective in all parts Of Kansas, altho
there is a ray of hope in the statement
that the reports for this week may
show a, decrease.
121 Cases Pneumonia Here.
Reports for last week bring the
grand total of influenza cases for ten
weeks to los, ,2S6-an average of 10,-
52S cases a week for the period FROM
September 20. to December z. The
week ending November 80 broke all
records to that date, when Is, ,401 new
cases were reported. Last week.
however, exceeded the previous high
mark by APIS.
In the reports sent to Topeka, a to-
tai of only 121 pneumonia cases were
given. State health board officials
however, believe that scores of pneu-
monia cases resulting from flu at
tacks are not included In the reports
General conditions over the state
are gradually improving, reports indi-
cate. This week there have been few.
er appeals for doctors and nurse.
than week ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-11
Americans Are on River on q
6O-Mile Front Now. 8
From ROlandseck to Trechtfng.
hauSen They Hold Zone.
FRENCH ARE IN MAYENCE
British Forces Hold Cologne
Belgians There as Well.
French Have Yet To Occupy
Sector Observation-Disclosures.

London. Dec. 1.-THE three bridges
heads to be occupied under the terms
of the armistice are now in the hands
of the allies.
French troops entered Mayence
(Mainz) Tuesday. Previously the
Americans had reached Coblenz the
British Cologne.
A large proportion of the west bank
of the Rhine is now held by the allied
armies.
The Belgians and British are along
practically the whole course of the
river. from the Dutch border south
ward to Bonn.
On 60-Nilc Front.
The Americans are on the Rhine In
their whole zone of occupation from
Rolandseck to Trechtinghausen (about
sixty mi1es). Their main force, how
ever, still has to move forward about
four miles to complete occupation Of
the sector Immediately west of Cob-
, LEM.
The French have yet to reach the
west bank in a wide sector between
Karlsruhe and Mayence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-11
TO ARRIVE EARLY
President Wilson's Boat Will
Beat Schedule to Brest.
Changes Its Course After Pass
ing Azores Islands.


Brest, Dec. 1.-THE United States
steamer George Washington, with
President Wilson and party on board,
Azores and will arrive in Brest in ad-
vance of the time announced. accord
ing to a naval wireless dispatch re-
ceived today.
The president now is expected to
reach Brest at ten o'clock Friday
morning instead of at 3 o'clock in the
afternoon. He will leave for Paris
heavy Southwestern" blew up during
the night, stirring big seas off the
coast The authorities are erecting a
pavilion on Quay No. 8, where Presi-
dent Wilson will first set foot in
France. The interior will contain a
platform where the French ministers
will extend their first greetings to the
president.
A wireless message from the George
Washington today asked that the
American journalists who were ON the
United States steamer OriZaba, which
left New York in advance of the
George Washington remain on board
that vessel until after the landing of
the president. However. the Orizaba
party of newSpapermen landed and
went to Paris at night.
Seen From Ponta Del Gado.
Paris, Dec. 1.-THE steamer George
Washington passed within view of
Ponta Del Gado Tuesday morning, ac-
cording to a dispatch received from
that city today. The forts guarding
the harbor fired salute.
in the Azores, which are situated about
500 miles off the coast of Portugal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-11
THEIR STAND is FIRM
British Government Now Has Concrete
Suggestions as to Policy.

London, Dec. 11.-AsAa result Of in
formal conversations regarding Presi-
dent Wilson's freedom of the seas, tie
British government is now in p,sses-
sion of concrete suggestions which are
more understandable than the free
seas clause in Mr.. Wilson's fourteen
points," according to the Express.
President Wilson, the newspa per
says, has information showing def
nitely that Great Britain cannot sur
render the right Of search. the con-
traband law and the right to enforce
blockade. 1t is understood that Mr..
Wilson'S proposals do not include the
abandonment of any of these rights
and that they are generally in nowise
antag cnistic to British interests as has
been supposed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-11
TALKS TO FRANCE
Wilson'S Steamer Out of Eff.
cient Wireless Range.
Messages VIII Be Relayed Back
From French Soil.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE presi-
Dental steamer George Washington
appeared today to have passed beyond
the efficient range of wireless COM
munication with the United States, and
it was stated at the navy department
that she is now entering the zone of
communication with France.
Between 4 a. m. and p. m. yes
terday the navy department was out
of touch with her and no direct mes
sages had been received up to early
this forenoon.
However, it was said that she was
in communication with France and
that messages would be relayed back
from there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-11
SEES BRIGHT FUTURE
Heydler, National League President.
Is Optimistic Now.

New York. Dec. 11.-John A. Heyd-
Ter. newly elected president of the
National league. was very optimistic
today over the future of major league
baseball.
After five years of war blight"
Heydler says. the big leagues will
emerge again and give the nation
some of the best baseball in history
during the coming season.
Jack Coombs of the Brooklyn club
II is reported. has been offered the
management of the Philadelphia club
to succeed Pat Moran. Coombs de-
clined the proffer on the ground that
it would interfere with his business
interests. it is stated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-11
HAD THEIR JOBS WAITING
30 Per Cent Of Men at Camp Travis
Had Places To Go at Once.

San Antonio. Tex. Dec. 11--Out of
5000 men discharged at Camp Travis
to date. so per cent of them either
had promises of their old jobs or had
positions waiting for them with other
employers. according to tabulated re-
suits of questions put to the men by
officers before they left. Ninety-three
per cent of the men leaving camp left
San Antonio on the day of their dis
charge or within twenty-four hours
thereafter. Two per cent had their
homes in this city, so but five per cent
were voluntarily giving up their priv
ilege of having a 2-cent per mile rate
for their homeward trip.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-11
MORE COME Home
PerShing Names Additional Or.
ganizatiOns for Return.
Several Regiments Included in
the List Given Out.

Washington, Dec. 11.--Additional
organization designated by General
Pershing for early return home were
announced today by the war DEPART
Meteorological section signal corps:
Batteries A. B. c, D, E, and F, head
quarters company, supply company
and headquarters of the 4Sth regi-
ment coast artillery corps: first bat
talon S14th. pioneer infantry, (col-
ored), 172nd and 174th, aero SQUAD
rons 10th. 3O1st and 316th, trench
mortar batteries
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-11
JEWS NAME FUTURE WANT
In Mass Meeting in Rome They Pasn
HcgoIutions.

Rome, Dec. delayed. d.)-Resolu.
tioEs were adopted at a Jewish mas
meeting here demanding the follow.
ing:
Demarkation Of the borders OF
Palestine according to historic tradi.
tons and political and economic neces.
sity.
establishment of n national capital
Free development and equal rights
for Jews in all countries.
National autonomy.
Religious, social and political liber.
ty in all countries where there are
, large Jewish populations
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-11
HIGH HEEL GOES
SLIPPING OFF TO
OBLIVION SOON

Chicago, Dec. 1.-THE high heel
felt itself slipping here today. And
worst of it all-the dislodging blows
were dealt by a woman.
american women must give up the
heel that causes faulty posture and
disgraceful walk and carriage. to say
nothing of the damage it does to
healthy and normal physical develop
ment," was the verdict of DR.. jean
nette ThrOckm orton, speaking at the
meeting of the American public
health association.
Women should have as erect and
soldierly a walk and carriage as our
returning fighters" said Doctor
Throckmorton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-11
RELEASE ALL BUT ONE
Suspected Plottcrs Are Turned Loose
Excepting Lawyer Sack.

Copenhagen. Dec. 11-An hut one
of the suspected plotters who were ar
rested at the Hotel Bristol ct Berlin
on Monday have been released. The
exception was Herr Sack. a lawyer,
who is charged with having formed n
student guard a nd furnished 500 rifles
for the men involved in the disord. rs
of last Friday. The m1n were sub
jected to an examination lasting for
eleven hours before being liberated.
The suspicious against them could not
be confirmed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-11
WELCOME FOR TROOPS
Ine Ca1opic, Carrying 1867 Men,
Lands at Boston Today,

Boston, Mass, Dec. 11.-Amid q
deafening uproar of whistles. sirens
and bells the White Star liner Canopic,
with 1867 men aboard, docked at her
pier at Charlestown today.
The Canopic Is the first ship to bring
overseas troops back to Boston.
The soldiers entrained Immediately
for Camp Devens where they will be
demobilized. For the most part they
are from western states and include
aviation units which have been IN
training in England.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-11
FIRE BREAKS OUT IN NINE
And Probably Will Burn UntiI About
Last of the Year

Winnipeg, Man, Dec. 11.-Fire has
broken out in mine near Fernie, B.
C. and hundreds of experienced min
ers have been unable to stop it's
spread. 1t was started by spontaneous
combustion. and the superintendent at
the mine stated that it will be near
the end of the year before the fire
will be under control
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-11
ARREST 6 FOR MURDER
Must Answer for Death of 100 Persons
in New York Accident.

New York, Dec. 11.-Timothy S
Williams. president of the Brooklyn
Rapid Transit company. four other
officials of the company and motor
man were held on a charr. of man.
slaughter today by Mayor Hylan, who.
acting as a police magistrate. has
conducted an inquiry into the wreck
OF the company's lines about a month
2go. With the loss of nearly LOO lives.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-11
COMMUNICATION REFUSED
Marshal Foch Says Huns May Not
Confer With Provinces.

Paris, Dec. 11.-LIarshal Foch has
refused the request of the German
armistice delegates that they be per-
mitted to communicate with the
provinces west of the Rhine now be-
irg occupied by the allies. The COM
mander III chief declared that it was
necessary to maintain the blockade of
Germany as provided by the armi-
stice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-11
MAY SELL TWO TEAMS
st. Paul =nd Minneapolis May Lo=.
A \. Clubs Now.

st. Paul. MiEn., Dec. 11.-A F.
Tirnrne. president OF the Milwaukee
club of the American association, te1e-
graphed to George X Beiden, presi-
dent of the Minneapolis club, to get
hole of John W. Merton, owner Of the
St Paul club. for a conference in
Minnea polls tomorrow on the subject
o. the sale of the St. Paul and Mime
apolis aggregation in favor of Chicago
and Omaha.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-11
HOLLAND TO LOSE OUT
belgian Papers Say That Country Will
Ask for Land

London, Dec. 11.-Belgian newspa-
pers quote S. De Hymans. member of
the Belgian atrocity commission. as
indicating Belgium will claim portions
of Limburg and Luxembourg lost in
1889 and will demand Hollands re-
nunciation of monopoly of the Scheldt
river at the peace conference.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-11
WILL RECEIVE NO HOGS NOW,
ST. Louis Declares an Embargo for
- Hours Now.

st. Louis, Dec. 11.-A 4S-hour en-
barge on hog shipments to the Ma
tional stockyards was placed in ef-
feet at IL o'clock last night, 1t was
announced this morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-11
CALLS OFF A MEETING
Russians Asked Not To Send Dclega
ton for German Conference.

Berlin, Dec. 1.-THE German cabi-
net has sent a wireless to the Russian
government asking it not to send 2
delega ton to Ierlin for a conference
iiannei for Decem Der lc. The reason
given was the "rresen. situation in
iisrmcnv.'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-11
10000 ARMENIANS DIE
Turkish Soldiers Break Out Again,
Washington Hears.

Washington. Dec. 11.-More thar
10000 Armenians have been massa-
cred in renewed outrages of evacuat
in~ Turkish soldiers, diplomatic ad-
vices here stated TODAY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-11
100000 men OUT
Navy Should Be Cut Much by
First OF Year.
Secretary Daniels Hopes To
Have $4,000 Men.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE 100.00
navy men designated discharge
should be out of the service by the
end OF the year. according to the hope
Secretary Daniels expressed today.
Seventy-four thousand more should be
out by July 1 next. he said, leaving
the navy then on an enlisted strength
of 25O.O0O.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-11
TO TURN TO PEACE WORK
Krupp Factories Will Make No More
Munitions, Is Report

Amsterda m. Dec. 1.-THE directors
cf the Ktupp munition works have
announced their intention to trans
form the plant into a factory devoted
to the arts Of peace.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-11
TODAY'S TEMPERAT

Temperatures for the day averag ged
9 degrees above normal.
According to Meteorologist Flora
the fair weather will continue thruout
tonight and tomorrow. No rain or
snow was reported in Kansas during
the twenty-four hours, nor is there
lContinued on Para TMol
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-11
TALK OVER EXTENSION
Meeting VIII Be Held December ~ at
Trt,ycS.

Amsterdam, Dec. I1--Discussions
ever the prolongation OF the armi-
stice between the allies and Germans
viii begin at Treves, December II. ac-
cording TO the North German Gazette
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-11
FEEDING MANY THOUSANDS
Military Department Keeps 100000 in
Trcntjno; 10000 in Adigc.

Rome. Dec. 10, delayed. 1.-THE
military department is feeding 2S0,eG
persons in the Trentino and $4,000 il:
the Adige region. in addition to $4,000
refugees now returning from Austria
it was announced today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-11

Rome, Dec. 10 delayed. THE
dirigibles 0-5 and 0-6, which left this
city last Wednesday night, have dis
appeared and are believed to have
been lost in the gale that began soon
afterward.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-11
EASY ON COAL PILES
More Fair Weather Indicated by the
Weather Map.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR KANSAS:
Fair tonight and Thursday. not much
change in temperature. Protect Sc hour
shipments north and west against tenn
perature of 20; east and south against a
temperature of 80
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-11

THE French kissing girl stunt II
liable to make II rather uncomfort-
able for Mrs. Wilson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-11
The ARMIST!CE EXPIRES
At 6 O'clock This Morning, Eastern
Tfnn-3O Days Is Up.

The arnistice expired at o'clock
this mvfning, eastern United
States time.
1t became effective at IL a. m.
French time, November IL, and
was to continue 80 days.
The commissioners reserved the
right to extend the armistice, and
it has been unofficia1ly reported
that negotiations to that end have
been under way.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-11

, WEATHER FORECAST for Kansas:
Fair tonight and Thursday; not
much change in temperature.
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