davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-08-05

With the, American Army on the
Aisne-Marne Front, Aug. 4.--The
town Of Fismes, the Germans prin-
cipal ammunition and supply depot in
the Aisne-Marne salient, was taken
late today by the Americas troops,
supported by the French.
The French are across the Vesle at
several%points to the eastward and
the line has been extended northwest
Of Rheims to La Neuvillettc. The
Germans are resisting sharply from
Muizon to Champigny.
Fismes was taken after heavy ar
tillery fight that began in the middle
of the afternoon. A few Americans
entered the town Saturday afternoon
and remained there all night. They
were driven out early today. lhe
Germans threw gas shells and shrap-
mel into the southern part OF the town,
making it inadvisable for the little
party to remain longer.
Advance Under Barrage.
Their reconnaissance has been COM
pieted and they were ordered to fall
back. The Germans had been drop
ping shells about the town intermit-
tently since daylight. When the
Americans decided to advance It was
after careful preparation and under a
sweeping barrage Of shrapnel and
gas, the infantry advanced. There
was opposition from many guns, but
the Americans quickly silenced them.
Great Chase Near End.
From Rheims to Scissors, and far
back toward the Marne, the Ameri
cans, French and British were being
concentrated today for the battle Of
the Vesle. All the indications were
that the great chase of the Germans,
which began July Is, is nearing an
end.
Beyond the Vesle the enemy has
planted his artillery and at different
points has challenged the allies to
pursue him. Along the southern
bank General Foch's armies have
slowed down to give an opportunity
to those outdistanced to catch up.
German guns were active early in
the day in front of Fismes and in
other locations, and the character Of
Continued on Psss Two, Column Ffve.) I,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-08-05
German Leaders Say They
Are Masters of Situation

Amsterdam, Aug. 4-"The enemy
evaded US on July Is and we there
upon as early as the evening of the
10th, broke off operations. It is al.
ways our endeavor to stop an under.
taking as soon as the stake is not
worth the cost. I consider it one oi
my principal duties to spare the blood
and strength of our soldiers"
General Ludendorff, first quarter
master general of the German army
made this statement to an assemblage
of German newspaper correspondents
who were received by Field Marshal
Won Hindenburg and himself, accord.
ing to dispatches received here.
Referring to General Foch. Luden-
dorf continued:
His plan was to cut off the entire
arc of front south of the Aisne by a
break brought on the flank, but with
the proved leadership Of our seventh
and ninth army, that was quite i'm.
possible.
"We reckoned with an attack on
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-08-05
HARVESTER TRUST
TO Be DISSOLVED
AS COURT ORDERS
Company Consents to Sale o.
Certain. Machinery Lines
and of Two of Its
Plants.

Washington, Aug. 4.--Under an
agreement by the government and the
international Harvester company
federal court DEGREES declaring the So
called harvester trust to be an unlaw-
full combination and ordering its dis
solution are to be carried into effect
at once.
The company's appeal, pending in
the supreme court since 1915, is to be
dismissed and an order issued provid-
ing for the sale of certain machinery
lines controlled by the company to-
gether with plants in Springfield, O.,
and Auburn, N. Y.
The terms of the agreement were
made public tonight by the Depart
ment of Justice.
Under the terms of the agreement
the company will dispose of its har-
vesting machinery lines known un-
der the trade names of osborne,
Champion" and milwaukee" to-
gether with all machinery and other
equipment and its plants in Spring
field. O., and Auburn, N. Y, where
the first two lines are manufactured.
Because of the country's financial
condition due to the war the govern
ment is inclined to be more lenient
with the company and will give it
until one year after peace has been
declared to carry out the terms of
the agreement.
The agreement provides that after
December 81, 1919, the company will
not be permitted to have more than
one representative in each city. In
the event the terms of this agreement
fail to meet the situation and restore
competitive conditions in the harvest
ing and agricultural machinery trade
the government reserves the right at
the expiration Of 18 months after the
war to such further relief in the
present case as may be necessary to
that end"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-08-05
HAWKEYE LOSSES
HEAVY IN FIGHT
ON Marine FRONT
Many Iowa Names in First
Casualty List Of Battle to
Wipe Out the Soissons-
Rheims Salient.

That Iowa troops have been in the
thick of the recent fighting between
the Marne and the Ancre and the
elimination of the Soissons- Rheims
salient is attested by the large num-
Der of names of Iowa boys in the
Sunday casualty list. Recent reports
have agreed in saying that the Rain
bow division, as part of which the
first Iowa units crossed to France,
has been bearing the brunt of the
American share of the offensive.
Five Iowa soldiers are among
those reported killed in Sundays list
Ralph w. Davis of Council Bluffs is
among the number. No information
is given as to where or when he was
killed.
The list of those severely wounded
contains the names of eight Iowa SOL
diers. Fifteen Iowa soldiers are
among those reported as wounded,
but degree undetermined. John E.
Thomas of Council Bluffs is on the
list.
The list of Iowa casualties follows:
Killed:
Ralph w. Davis, Council Bluffs;
Corp. David w. Davis, Hedrick;
Fred Wurst, Dubuque; Harry Daley,
Burlington and Rollyn E. Leonard,
Emmetsburg.
Wounded severely:
Lee R. Simon, Barney; Philip r.
Young, Montpelier; Otto H. Jackson,
Britt; Carl 0, Johnson, Pomeroy.
Joseph Miller, Clarion
John A. Welcher, Van Vert
Wounded, Degree Undetermined.
Sergt. ]. Virgil Buckmaster, Stuart
Sergt. Herman w. Thomson, East
PERU
Corp. Charles R. Burdick, Farragut
Corp. Walter B. Flynn, Shenandoah
Privates Ralph Burroughs, Vinton
Frank Flaherty, Anamosa
Frank P. Hancock, Dubuque
Will B. Harper, Blanchard
Lyle T.. Head, Greenfield.
Edward Holverson, Decorah.
James Casper, Council Bluffs.
Dan w. Sourlock, Sioux City.
William ]. Seals, Creston.
John E. Thomas, Council Bluffs.
Cassius C.. Worm, Anita.
Missing: 1t. Alfred R. Strong,
Sioux City.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-08-05

July IL and were prepared for it. The
enemy experienced very heavy losses
and the Americans and African aux
iliary troops, which we do not under
estimate, suffered severely.
by afternoon of the 10Th we al
ready were fully masters of the situa-
ton and shall remain so. We left the
abandoned ground to the enemy &C
cording to our plan. Gain of ground
and 'Marne' are only catch-words
without importance for the issue OF
the war. We are now, as before, con-
fdent." ,..:,
Won Hindenburg told how econom-
ically German troops had been used.
He said:
"This circumstance and supply con-
sideration decided our measures and
we transferred the fighting to favor
able ground, where the troops easily
could be supplied. We all want peace,
but it must be peace with honor"
The correspondents say linden
burg is in the best of health
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-08-05
MAIN GERMAN BASE
CARRIED BY STORM
BY AMERICAN BOYS.
"Fu Fruits of Victory Reaped When Enemy Was Driven
in Confusion Beyond Line of Vesle," General Perish
ing Reports; s,400 Prisoners and 1873 Guns
Captured by United States Forces.

Washington Aug. 4-"Our troops have taken Fismes by
assault and hold the south bank of the Vese in this section
says General Pershngs communque covering todays fighting
as received tonight by the War department
Allied troops in the Asne Marne salient reaped the full
fruits of victory Saturday. when the enemy who met his
second great defeat the Mane driven in confusion be-
yond the line of the Vce General Pershng reported his
communque for yesterday received today by the War depart
men American troops alone captured prisoners and 1873
guns.
The enemy in spite Of suffering the severest losses
General Persng ha proved incapable Of stemng the
saugh of troops fighting for liberty side by side with
French British and Italian veterans In the of the
os s4OO prisoners and 1873 have been captured by
m alone"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-08-05
YANKEES TAX FISME T
FOES FLANkS TURN
HUN LOSSES ENoRm(
Great Battle Resolves Itself Into Race
For Northern Bank of Aisne by Germans
Evicted From Strategic Positions on Vesle
BY the Associated Press.

The German retreat continues unabate with the allies everywhere hot pursuit
Ane who positions
ofmenm made prisoner
addition
allied
HUNS MAKE FORLORN STAND WITH BACKS RIVER
skirts Rheims and seemingly delivers the cathedral the German
being turned the regions northwest both sides of Amen Here the
precht Bavaria them highly
RETIRE ACROSS AvRE AND ANCRE RIVERS
old Monter Germans have back
made the The German official
the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-08-05
War Labor Board Grants
Important Concessions
TO Steel Plant Workers

Washington, Aug. 4.-The ma
tional war labor board through its
Joint chairmen, w. H. Taft and
Frank P. Walsh, today announced
its decision in the dispute between
Bethlehem Steel company and its
employees, granting important con-
cessions to $4,000 workers.
Workers are given the right to
organize and to bargain collective
ly. Revision or complete elimina-
ton OF the bonus system now in
operation is ordered.
The decision grants the revision
of piece work rates and the estab-
lishment of designated, guaran-
teed minimum hourly wage rate
for about 5000 machine shop
workers. 1t applies the basic eight
hour day with payment of time
and half for all overtime and
double time on Sundays and holi-
days,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-08-05
Chartering Of Vessels
BrouQht Under Control

Washington, Aug. 4.-Shipping
board control over the chartering Of
vessels was made more complete by a
proclamation issued by President Viii
son, providing that no American sail
ing vessel over SO tons and no Am
1erican steamer over $50 tons can be
chartered unless approved by the
shipping board. No foreign vessel
can be chartered to an American cit
izen without the shipping boards ap-
proval. The proclamation does not
cover vessels on the Great Lakes, in
land canals or rivers, or coastwise
vessels.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-08-05
ALLIED TROOPS
CROSS ALSNE AT
SEVERAL PLACES
Forces in Pursuit of Enemy Pass Through Veritable
Charnel Houses; Number of Prisoners Taken
''Will Thrill the World" Says Paris Dispatch;
Flood Hampers German Rear Guard.

Paris Aug 4-Boh fanks of the German forces between
Rheims and Scissors appear have been turned The French
have forced crossing of the Vese west of Rheims.
German renforcements reported arriving in the Sos
sector from the north The allies continue their advance
according to latest reports although is held within prudent
limits The allied left wing has moved faster than the right
and further progress the Scissors region might to
counter attack from the enemy.
Allied troops have crossed the Ane at several points be-
tween Scissors and Venzel The German resistance is ater
ing the left wing of the allied advance while growing
stubborn and desperate the right wing where the Germans
still retain foothold the southern bank of the Vesle be-
tween Champigny and Jonchery northwest of Rheims.
Allied forces in pursuit of the Germans have passed
fhronrh uertahle charnel h0uses
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-08-05
Two Iowa Colleges to Have
ArmV TRAINING s0rps Units

Washington, Aug. 4.-Thirty-eight
educational institutions were notified
today by the adjutant general that
they had been designated to have
units of new students army train
ing corps. Officers will be assigned to
the schools and rifles, uniforms and
other equipment soon will be shipped.
The colleges selected include:
Drake, Des Moines, Ia; University of
South Dakota, and Grinnell college at
Grinnell, Ia.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-08-05
Widow Runs for Office
of Sheriff who Was Slain

Reno, New, Aug. 4-Mrs. Mark L.
Wildes of Fallon, New, widow of
Sheriff Wildes, who was shot and
killed by Paul Walters, draft evader,
has filed nomination papers for lie
Office her husband held, in opposition
to George A. Cole, who was appointed
to the vacancy. All efforts 4 the
part of Churchill county democrats
to dissuade her were in vain, her re-
ply being that she was determined
ito run"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-08-05

Bodies of men and horses are
mingled with brokendown vehicles
alongside ammunition dumps, some
partially exploded and others intact
Bodies of Germans found in clustera
beyond the range of the allied artillery
indicate that severe punishment was
inflicted on the fleeing columns by
the aviators.
Many Prisoners Captured.
The number of prisoners captured
by the allies during the last two days
will thrill the allied world when an
nounced. The Vesle river, which was
flooded owing to the recent heavy
rains, has hampered the German rear
guards. which were unable to ford the
stream and had to fight for their lives.
The most of these Germans were
killed and the rest were made prison
ers.
Indications are the Germans do not
intend to make permanent stand on
the. banks of the Aisne, but that they
mIl retreat to the Chenin Des Danes
4idge, which is one of the strongest
sspositions in France, and for the mos
ment will try to hold the French while
getting away with their stores. The
allies captured the Chemin Des Danes
once.
The war office statement today
reads: ...
During the day we reached the
Vesle to the east of Fismes. The
enemy's rear guard opposed spirited
resistance especially b tween Muizon
and Champigny. Our light elements
succeeded in taking footing on the
north bank of the river at several
places.
"Fismes is in our possession.
Huns Defend La Neuvillette.
Northwest of Rheims we have
won ground up to the village of La
Neuvillette, which the enemy is de-
tending with great energy.
/"On the left bank OF the Avre be-
tween Castel and Mesnil St. Georges
the Germans were forced to abandon
part of their positions. We have
occupied Braches and penetrated into
Hargicourt. We have also advanced
our lines to the outskirts of Courte-
manchc. We took prisoners.
Belgian communication, Aug. A.
Our patrols brought in some prison
ers in the region of Kippe and near
Dreibank.
"Aviation.-Second Lieutenant Cop
pens of the aviation service on Au-
gust 8 downed in flames a captive
balloon near Zonnebeke. This was
his 22nd victory.
Eastern theater, Aug. 3.-There
has been enemy artillery activity al
the mouth of the Struma and to the
east of the Vardar ard artillery fight.
ing and patrol encounters in the sec.
tor south of the Huma and before the
Serbian front. ..
in Albania here have been patrol
encounters"
Retire on British Front.
London, Aug. 4.-On the British
front the Germans have withdrawn be.
tween Montdidier and Moreuil, a dis.
tance of 10 miles. The French hold
Continued ON Page Two. Column One.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-08-05
Ten Per Cent Tax on Luxuries
Agreed Upon by Committee

Washington, Aug. IA 10 pei
cent tax on retail sales Of = wide va
riety of commonly classified Injuries
from jewelry to meerschaum pipes and
from smoking jackets to silk hosiery
will be recommended to the full
house ways and means committee
Monday as the result of the de.
liberations of the subcommittee.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-08-05
5000 Registrars Called
For Military Traininq

Washington, Aug. 4.-Twenty-nine
states and the District of Columbia
were called upon today by Provost
Marshal General Crowder to supply
5000 white registrants qualified for
limited military training. They win
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-08-05
Steamer Sunk in Collision.

London, Aug. 4.-The British
steamer North Cambria has been sunk
in collision with an unknown steamer,
according to 4 dispatch to Lloyds.
Seven of the crew have been landed;
the remainder are missing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-11
Father hghts-Mother works-have you time for me?

of Medicine is making physical examinations
of all children, and arranging menus
The Board of Education has provided three
teachers, and supervisors for each centre
The Board of Health has furnished nurses
not enough nurses, but as many as DR..
Baker head of the Bureau of Child Hygiene
could secure.
Miss ,Iabel H. Kittredge, of the Council of
Organizations for War Service, has under
taken the supervision Of dietetcs.
The Women's City Club and the Council
If Organizations for War Work have cor
,rlbuted the use of their Community Kitchens.
The Peoples Institute is maintaining CEN
ire at Public School 40.
The A. l. c. P. furnishes luncheon equip
ment, and the services of chief dietitian
Miss Fee
Teachers College presented a six weeks
course to train volunteers in the work of
caring for the children and leading their play
The Peoples Music League sends music,
teachers and chorus leaders.
The Educational Dramatic League, of which
Mrs August Belmont is president is rlan-
tanning a centre at Fftieth Street and Tenth
Avenue.
The 4 " C. A. gave the use of its build
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-11

states which gave majority against suffrage.
These states gave unanimous vote in House:
Arizona, Indiana, North Dakota, Utah. Arkan-
sas Kansas, Oregon, Washington, California,
Nebraska, Oklahoma, Wyoming, Colorado,
Nevada, Rhode Island, Montana, Idaho, New
Hampshire, South Dakota, Minnesota, Illinois
New Mexico and Maine.
Since the House vote, January, 1913, the
Democratic and Republican national commit
tees have Endorsed the amendment. England
has enfranchised 5000, 900 women. Canada
is extending to all women the franchise given
originally only to female relatives of soldiers.
Italy's Premier has declared for suffrage for
Italian women.
Since the war began 100000 women have
been enfranchised, including those Oh England
Russia Denmark and Iceland
Lineup of states OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
full suffrage: Colorado Wyoming, Utah, Cali
fornia, Washington, Oregon, Montana, Nevada,
Idaho, Arizona, Kansas and New York Seven
partial suffrage: Illinois, North Dakota, Ar
kansas Nebraska, Michigan, Rhode Island and
Vermont.
Ten states, through suffrage resolutions
by petition calling for a. referendum, have
shown strong suffrage sentiment. These are:
Iowa, Massachusetts, Missouri New Jersey,
Ohio, Pennsylvania. South Dakota, Wisconsin,
West Virginia and Tennessee.
Do you know that it takes four men at home
to maintain one fighting man at the front?
Just about one man in each group OF four Is
woman The fourth "man" is denied citi-
zenshp
When the Senate comes across with two
more votes the fourth man will get her rights,
the rights of a free and equal That IS why
the National Womans party IS busy persuad-
ing SenatoxA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-11
A Little Work-Between Meals!

The only requirement for admission is need.
And in order to ascertain which children pre-
sent the strongest need for the summer play
school the home of each is visited, and
each mus go through thorough physical
examination, including teeth, before registra-
ton in one of the centres.
After the little ones are regularly enrolled
their health is still the first consideration,
their food and their hours of work and play
are carefully prescribed and they are taken
to clinics whenever the occasion arises. And
they fed-oh, yes, they are fed. At
o'clock, before anything else begins, there
cocoa and crackers a hot meal is served
at midday: and milk and crackers
come round again at 4.
Needless to say there few "tardy
marks against these summer students.
Couldn't you manage to be fairly prompt at
the form of eating a delightful, heartening
breakfast?
Between meals there are dancing, singing,
story telling, 'story playing carpentry.
swimming, sewing and picncs.
Oh, yes-and baths Three times week,
no matter who you are-hot baths with real
soap and towels, and occasionally process
of purposeful shampoong for which little
girls rewarded with gifts of pink rib
bons. Apparently the little boys have no
reward, but they can console themselves by
remembering that they going through
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-11

were far more than the building could
commodate, so it was decided to limit the
ages to from six to fourteen, and to give
preference to children suffering from ma;
nutrition, heart disease and generally un-
favorable home conditions. Of these, zoe
we're taken care of from a. to p. NJ,
and at the end of the summer there was
record of four to five pounds gained by every
child, with one star case who had gained
eleven
This year the federation has broadened its
work and is operating three centres, in CO.
operation with the Society for Ethical Culture
at the Hudson Guild, at Madison House,
and at Toynbee House. In addition there
are two more The services of a director for
all five centres, Dr. Benjamin Gutenberg, are
contributed by the Federation for Child
Study
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-11

of the worlds history have been of the signal
fulness and Distinction Mr. Wilson recently to the
women of the Allied nations The could not have
been fought without them its sacrifices endured 1t is
high time that some part debt of gratitude them
should acknowledged and paid and the only acknow
edgnent they their admission to the suffrage Can
justly refuse it?
GAS for America it is my earnest hope that the Sen
ate of the United will give unmstakable to
this question of passing the suffrage amendment to our
Federal Constitution before the end of this session..
think nobody will question the statement that If Mr.
Wilson wishes the amendment pass it acU pass. The
President has proved country and again
that he can turn Senate and the House to the
support of he really wants to enacted
This measure needs votes Mr.. Wilson certainly
win two votes for it whenever he chooses to do
LUCY BURNS
b.. C,Hrco cfn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-11

ing at Fiftieth Street and Tenth Avenue, to
the Educational Dramatic League.
Private individuals are lending automobiles
and buses to take the children picncs-
but, by the way, there not enough of
them, so if these lines happen to attract the
attention of one who modestly drives fiivver.
let him not fear the smallness of his bit if he
feels inclined to lend it. But six-cylinder
touring cars and Fifth Avenue buses will be
received with equal gratitude