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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-31

Paris, July 3l.-American troops
are maintaining positions In the re-
gion OF serrinnes Nesles. which they
carried after violent lighting. The
French repulsed four German at
tacks east OF Oulchy. a
The French line was held intact
at Oulchy-Ie-c Chateau. There we're
various raids elsewhere last night
but no change in the situation.
Paris. July 3i.-Despite the tre-
mendous efforts put forth by the
Germans to check the pressure OF
the allies north OF the 0urcq, today
finds the German positions there In
grave danger.
The allies appear to be In POSI-
ton to compel a hurried retreat
from Roncheres and st. Gemme at
the extreme bottom OF the salient.
The allied line now runs south
from Soissons to Roscoy and there
begins to turn east, passes north of
Fere-En-Tardenois and continues TO
the apex OF new wedge at Nesles,
where II turns sharply southwark
toward Roicheres.
The German counter attacks at
the vital points have failed and the
allies have gained ground. There
now seems to be little doubt but that
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-14
VICTORY PEACE
ROOSEVELT URGE
Says America Must Accept No
Other to Prevent An
other War.

NEW YORK. Jan. 14.-America
must accept no peace except the
peace of Overwhelming victory"
Theodore Roosevelt said in an ad
dress at dinner OF the
Ohio society Of New York
ITO accept an inconclusive peace,
the former president said. would
mean that the whole war would
have TO be fought over again By
ourselves and our children. Those
who now demand such a peace are
not only the enemies OF America but
OF democracy throughout the world
and stand on the level Of the Dol
sheviki, who have betrayed both
Russia and her allies 10 the mill
taristic and capitalistict autocracy Of
the Hohen2ollerns."
Unless both Belgium and France
are restored and Undermined. Col
Roosevelt said. justice will not have
prevailed.
The expediting of war prepare
tons was urged by the speaker, who
declared that TO refuse 10 see and
70 point on" the country's failure ia
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-14
Thousands Volunteer to
Relieve Chicago Tie-up

CHICAGO. Jan. a. - Picks and
shovels. welded by hundreds Of
thousands of volunteer workers, and
tens Of thousands of municipal and
railway employees, today succeeded
in breaking the absolute traffic tie
up in Chicago and the middle west
which had been caused by the in
tense blizzard that swept over this
section Friday and Saturday. Men,
women and children bent willingly
70 the task Of breaking traffic ways
through the deep snow while sun.
shine from a cloudless sky email led
them TO make such progress tina.
tonight railroads entering Chicago
operated the first outgoing trains
since yesterday a fternoon. From
cities everywhere came reports that
the volunteer workers had so open
ed streets and roads that their lines
Of delivery traffic were able TO pene-
trate the storm swept district, there
by ameliorating conditions which
seriously had threatened food and
fuel shortages.
40 railroad schedules were form
ed, but practically every road Op-
Grating from here managed to send
out at least one train. Reports from
outlying territory indicated that a
majority Of the scores Of trains stall
ed i'm the snow drifts yesterday
gradually were proceeding toward
their destinations and that by to-
morrow with the present clear
weather prevailing. all lines would
Re open. Several through trains
from the east and a few from the
west arrived today "a to sc hours
late. The Chicago Burlington and
Quincy closed all local freight yards.
so as TO release the men for work
in clearing the tracks The Chicago
switch yards were opened and scores
of freight stock trains. blocked on
the outskirts OF the city, were
brought IN today.
Railroad officials announced that
the usual number of trains could
not be operated before tomorrow
night The ones sent out tonight
were made up late in the afternoon
and sent out whenever it was
thought there was a chance for
them TO get through. No effort was
made TO arrange a schedule.
The Twentieth Century limited
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-14
this respect lis both silly and IN.
Can't Play German Game.


ITO permit them 70 go incorrect
ed" he said, sis TO play the Ger
man game in the most effective
manner possible. II is no mere ac-
cident that has made all the pro-
German organs in the press clamor
against the men who dare to point
out our shortcOming; for the pro-
Germans know well that the ruth
less enemies of this country whom
they serve as far as they dare, de-
sire nothing so much as 20 see this
country afraid 10 acknowledge and
make good its shortcomings; and
these pro-Germans cloak their trail
torous aid 10 Germany under the
camoufage Of pretended zeal 10 save
American officials from just criti-
cism."
Col. Roosevelt said America would
be wise 10 make its ultimate aim
such military and industrial pre-
paredness as shall save Us from ever
agaiE being caught in such shape
as TO be helpless 20 protect our
selves"
In this connection ne reiterated
his advocacy OF universal military
training.
The training camps Of today"
he said. are huge universities Of
American citizenship: and 1t will be
q crime If they are discontinued 30
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-14
OF COAL
TO NONESSENTIAIlS WILL
BEGIN EARLY THIS WEEK

WASHINGTON. Jan. 14-Curtail-
Inent Of coal 10 the less essential in
dustries i'm eastern cities as means
OF relieving the fuel famine will be-
gin early this week. Reports today
To the fuel administration told Of
continued widespread suffering in
New York Philadelphia and other
cities.
Apportionment of coal will be left
largely 10 federal fuel administra-
tors i'm the states in which supplies
are short They viii work under
general instructions from Fuel Adj
ministrator Garfield 10 supply hrst
householders and next Industries
producing war materials Many in
dustries whose products are not
necessary for waging the war, prob
ably will be required 20 shut down
fuel crisis IS over
To Ascertain situation.
Dr. Garfield today instructed p. b.
Noyes head OF the fuel administra-
ton conservation division. 90 pro-
coed from New York TO Boston to
ascertain the situation in New Eng
land. Mr. Moves went 20 New York
saturday TO assist Fuel Administra-
tor Wiggin i'm procuring fuel supplies
for New York
Fuel administrators ia the various
states already have been given rather
wide power in apportioning coal in
cases OF emergencies. but the short
age has become so general through
ont the east that Dr. Garfield has
decided specific instructions concern
ing distribution must be issued.
The less essential industries will be
t~eated alike in all the eastern states
and fuel administrators viii he ask
co 90 observe the general rules 20 be
drawn. Production OF bituminous
coal in The FIRST week OF January re-
turned almost 10 the level of early
December before the severe weather
began 10 impede operations. The
average daily production was 1,S4T.-
600 tons. according 20 the United
states geological survey. Production
90 beehive coke amounted 20 $4,000
tons. Losses in the anthracite in
dustry were larger than in either
soft coal or coke. the weeks ship
ments amounting 90 only 27.517 cars.
General Improvement in working
conditions was reported from Iudi-
ana. Illinois. Ohio. Pennsylvania,
West Virginia and Kentucky In
Virginia. Alabama. Iowa, Arkansas
and the West Virginia panhandle,
losses due 20 labor shortage increas-
81
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-14
CLOSE BUILDINGS EARLY
TO CONSERVE FUEL

LAFAYETTE, Ind, Jan. IA
Due 20 the fuel shortage at Purdue
university here. Prest w. r. stone
has issued a notice that all univer-
sity buildings shall be closed at
$50 O'Clock each evening until fur
ther notice. He said the saving Of
coal in thus emitting heat and light
ordinarily consumed viii amount 10
"A large item. Exceptions are 10 be
made FOR few meetings and ath-
letic contests already arranged for.
ut Is hoped" says Pres't Stones
notice in conclusion. that weather
conditions and transportation may
permit q recall of this order al am
early date. In the meantime. ali
concerned are asked 10 arrange
their affairs 10 meet this require
ment"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-14
NO COAL FOR
SALOONS WHEN
HOMES SUFFER
State Fuel Administrator Is
sues DraStic Orders to All
County Fuel Admin
iStrat0rS.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Jan. IA
With all parts Of Indiana facing the
worst coal situation i'm the history
OF the state, Evans WooHen. state
fuel administrator. Sunday ordered
that no fuel should be delivered 20
any saloon or place Of entertain
ment as long as there is any suffer
ing in homes for the lack Of coal.
The order was the first Of the In
diana fuel administration 10 class
any business as nOn-essential II
vas wired 20 every county fuel ad-
ninistrator in Indiana. whose judg-
ment is invoked in deciding coal
deliveries.
To Appropriate Coal.
Further the order told the cour-
~ administrators mot 10 hesitate
20 appropriate commercial coal"
whenever they regarded such action
necessary 70 prevent suffering. II
also was ordered that every effort
be made 20 prevent delivery 10 any
family not in immediate need and
then only in an emergency guam
tity"
II have been informed today that
priority orders issued by me
Wednesday 70 operators for ship
nent Of all coal heretofore request
81 has been substantially complied
WITH said WOollen's message, and
YOU may accordingly expect coal as
soon as transportation conditions
permit"
BY fulfilling the priority order.
Indiana operators during the lasr
weeT loaded $500 cars Of relief
coal. which had been asked for by
dealers in every county Of the state
through the fuel administration Re
quests for only $50 more cars ha We
been received for next week at the
mel administration, but this small
demand was due to the inability Of
county administrator TO list calls
with the fuel administration because
of delay i'm the mail In ordering
the shipment Of the 100 cars. Mr.
WOoilen directed the operators 10
rush work in filling them
Conservation Is Needed.
'Neighborliness and thoughtful
conservation viii go further than
anything else To meet the immedi-
ate situation" concluded WooIIen's
today "and for these you can. 1
know. appeal confidently to our peo-
pie"
Mr. Woollen and his office force
worked all DAY Sunday i'm an effort
10 give relief 20 the fuel situation
in the state. Reports 10 his office
tonight showed that eight coal
f~ains. with a total of 12O cars of
coal, had been moved from the
Knox county field, and that the
r~ines there expected 10 be operated
Monday IN the Terre Hause field.
80 was reported that the railroad
situation was perhaps worse than
ON Saturday. and that little coal had
been moved, and prospects were that
the mines would be idle Monday.
Besides the transportation diff
culties. the mines will be handi-
capped during the next week by
frozen reservoirs shutting of any
water supply. Production Saturday
was practically nothing
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-14
Million Dollar
Fire May Have
Been Incendiary

INDIANAPOLIS Ind. Jan. IA
Fire. thought TO be of incendiary
origin. broke cut in the Industrial
building. which housed % manufac-
turing concerns. tonight, destroyed
the building and adjoining property.
causing a loss Of S1.OOO.OOO.
Most OF the manufacturing COM
panies were working on government
war contracts for machinery.
Five dwellings, a church. grocery
ard saloon also were burned. No
lives were lost, although falling
walls placed fremen in great dan
ger and hindered them in their
work by cutting line after line OF
hose. which were playing water on
the flames.
The Industrial building. 500 by
200 feet. consisted Of four stories
and a basement, all occupied The
structure was OF brick, built in hve
sections and one Of the biggest
plants of its kind in the city. II
was owned by local capitalists. In
surance on the building was said 10
he $500. 600 and on contents at
100000 70 100000.
The flames spread rapidly and
famed by "a high wind sent showers
OF sparks throughout the neighbour
hood. setting ire 20 nearby build
ings The FIRE spread rapidly and
in two hours had destroyed the
building which was equipped with
an automatic sprinkler system, that
had been shut of because the coal
shortage prevented heating OF the
building and il was feared bursted
pipes would result from the cold.
OFFICE BUILDING BURNED.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-14

Don't say you saw il IN the
newspaper Say NeYS-TimeS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-14
THREE MEN BELIEVED
LOST IN SNOW DRIFTS

MULBERRY. Ind. Jan. "A. -
John. Ross ana Chester Grice. three
brothers. were notified Sunday
morning that their brother. William
Grice, was dying at a Lafayette
hospital and as the interurban cars
were not running they started from
here at = o'clock on horseback TO
be with their brother during his last
hours Since that time they have
not been heard from. The brother
died at > O'Clock this morning but
the three men had not reached La
fayette which is L miles from Null
berry. and IL is feared all three were
lost in a snow drift Seaching par
ties have been organized.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-14

OFFICE BUILDING BURNED.
GRAND RAPIDS Mich. Jan IA.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-14

The Hawkins block. a six-story
office building in the business sec
ton was completely destroyed and
two other big buildings adjoining
were being swept by a fire Of unde-
termined origin tonight. Almost
impossible drifts of snow impeded
the firemen in their efforts 10 con-
troll the flames.
INDIANOPOLIS. Jan. 14-John
Loucks, fire chief tonight said he
believed the destruction Of the In
dustrial building was due to incen-
miIlion-dollar one that indianapolis
has suffered in the last 80 years.
Thousands of persons were at
tracted by the flames. many stand
ing on the ice Of a nearby canal
and watching the work Of the fire.
men. despite the low temperature
The cold did not affect the play of
many streams Of water on the build
ing. as the water mains were in
good working condition Immedi-
ately on the arrival OF the fire de-
partment. holes were cut in the
canal ice and engines started to
augment the water supply How
ever. the fire spread rapidly and
soon the whole building was a roar
ing mass Of flames.
When the fire was at its height,
six engines were pouring water on
the flames from many hose lines.
and two gasoline engines were
pumping water. Intense heat from
the burning building was felt sew
eral hundred yards distant.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-14
PRICE FIXING IN SPAIN
STARTS FOOD RI0TlNG

BARCELONA. Jan. "a The
publication Of a decree fixing the
prices OF foodstuffs has resulted in
serious disturbances. Many OF the
shops have been shut and bands Of
women paraded the streets. MODS
attacked the shops, footing them.
Similar scenes are reported from
Nalancia-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-14
PURDUE STUDENTS ENLIST.

LAFAYETTE, Ind. Jan IL
Since Purdue university opened last
fall 81 students have left their
school books TO join the colors.
bringing the total number OF Pur-
due men now in service TO approx
imately 1900. OF the 81 recent en-
listments, AZ were in the aviation
service.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-14

from New York. due yesterday, ar
rived late tonight carrying a party
Of New York bankers. including OF
to II. Kahn. who was to have. ad-
dressed a bankers meeting in Mil
waukee tonight.
In Chicago the situation, although
improving, is still gloomy 1t is still
impossible TO make deliveries of pro-
visions in many sections. The city
has been practically without milk
since yesterday and dairies report
ed today that only preferred deliv-
eries-to hospitals and 10 houses
where there are children-will be
made tomorrow.
Heading many Of the volunteer
digging brigades today were women.
some clad in boomers or overalls.
In some sections the women were
out at a m. They were assisted
by thousands of children. Schools
will be closed this week until the
streets are cleared. releasing some
$4,000 children for work in shovel
ing snow.
Many Without Coal
Though many apartment houses
are without coal, it is thought that
tomorrow night will see danger
of a serious coal famine averted.
Many cars of coal were brought in
from the outskirts of the city today
and there is no shortage in the sup
ply. The difficulty in making de
liveries is the only danger.
City officials tonight issued an
other warning Of the danger of fire,
because of the inability of the fire
wagons to make their way through
many streets and volunteer bucket
brigades have been formed. Police
today made a house TO house can
vass. warning everyone TO keep
buckets Of water handy. and see
ing 20 the enforcement of the city
ordinances regarding clearing side
walks.
Eighteen deaths i'm this territory
are known 20 have resulted from the
storm The temperature has been
rising slowly throughout the district
since Saturday afternoon: the wind
has died down and indications are
that there will be nothing Of conse-
quence to handicap the workers inn
media.ely. according to the weather
bureau.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-05
HALF MILLION TONS
NEW SHIPS WERE
LAUNCHED JULY 4
Total Number Of Vessels May
Reach o5; "Splashes' From One
Portland TO Another.
u. S. SET WORLD RECORD
BY Associated Press to Every Evening


Philadelphia, July 5 Reports re-
ceived by the Emergency Fleet Corpora
ton up to early today Of the Fourth Of
July launching of American ships showed
that 81 vessels, aguegating 348, 564 dead
weight tons, had taken their initial plunge
at shipyards throughout the country.
Thirty-nine of these ships we're of steel
and twenty-five wood.
Several yards, mostly IN the northern
Pacific coast, where launchIngs were
TO have taken place, have not reported.
Launchings Of ten additional ships
on the Fourth of July were repo rted at
the Emergency Fleet Corporation here
later today, raising the grand total 70 a.
OF these II are steel and 3 wood. The
total dead weight tonnage was increased
by the added ships 70 400, f64 Of which
2S7. 464 IS steel and 1l3 900 wood
There were seven wooden ships. The
remaining three were Of steel. They were
the Western Star, a transport Of $500
tons, launched at the wards OF ] +. Duth-
RE and Company, Seattle.
From the same yard the Western
Cross, a cargo-carrier Of :, 500 tons, also
went overheard
The West Galeta another cargo carrier
of $500 tons, was launched IN the yards
of the Los Angelic NhpbulldIng Company,
San Pedro.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-05
y. NJ. &. A. ABROAD.
Its Importance and Value Pointed Out by
Ambassador Sharp.

The following statement has been made
by W c. Sharp, L. 5 Ambassador to
France.
The American Y. NJ c. A in France
has become such a needed institution in
many helpful ways during these days Of
the distress Of war that it would be very
difficult to do without it. / have not only
been in personal contact with a number
Of the leaders of the organization over her,
from time TO time, but have observed the
splendid work being carried on In many
places, both In the training headquarters
and near the front-indeed, whercyer
our soldier boys are located.
Prom its great Christian leader, Dr.
Mott, on down to its humblest worker,
everybody connected with the association
seems TO have measured up to the oppor-
tunities which the widespread need has
called for / not only am pleased to
heartily endorse its work in France, but
express the hope that support at home
will not be lacking to enlarge its bene-
ficent activities in whatever field the
sAll may be made.
A special call has Just reached the War
work Council for men who can drive
trucks and take care of automobile repair
DIR. Sehindell, recruiting secretary for
Delaware can be reached through the
local Y. NJ. c. A. and furnish all infor-
nation and take care Of enlistments for
this character Of service.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-05
NOW MAKING POWDER.
du Points Score a New Record III
Completion of Government
Nashville Plant.

The first unit Of "Old Hickory" the
governments new powder plant near
Nashville. Tenn, has now started the
manufacture of smokclcss powder The
initial charge of guncotton was started
through July |, as per schedule. Follow
ing the starting up of the first unit of the
sulphuric acid plant, on June |, the nitric
acid, cotton publication. guncotton, ether
and other plants necessary for the first
unit, have all been brought into success
full operation.
The actual making of powder in this
great plant, which will have a capacity
of 100000 pounds day, marks the com
pletion of the first step in one of the
greatest engineering fcats of the country's
industrial war work Ii is three months
ahead of the schedule promised through
contract, dated January % of this year
and one month ahead OF the schedule
promised under contract of the du Pont
Engineering Co, as contractors, dated
March %.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-07-05
AURORA LAUNCHED.
NEW KEEL LAID At
PUSEY& JONES YARD
President Wilson and General
Pershing Send Greetings to
Local Shipbuilders.
\ PATRIOTIC OCCASION

With the same promptness that made II
possible to launch the 4,000-ton steel
cargo carrier Aurora 20 days ahead of time
the sturdy craft on the dot Of yesterday
morning, the appointed minute, glided
down the ways at the Pusey K Jones,
shipvari. thereby contributing Whining
tons share toward the governments
gigantic shipvard program for the OBJ
servance Of Independence Day. The
thousands Of employees Of the company,
as well as plant and department hands,
with their families were there 20 aid and
enjoy the successful climax 10 this special
effort they had made to accomplish this
result
But this is not all In three and half
minutes after the Aurora had left the
WAYS and while she was being towed to the
wharves. where the finishing touches viii
be quickly put on, the keel was laid for \
duplicate 4.000-ton cargo carrier, to be
known as 0O6. The Aurora is No. zoos,
and the fifth so far 10 be launched for the
government. She is 300 feet long, A feet
beam and 10 feet deep.
The thousands of men. women and
children. all Of whom have direct or
indirect interest in this great establish
ment. cheered to the echo greeting
brought from President Wilson by Secre-
tarv of Commerce William C. Redfeld,
who officially represented the government
and cable messagefrom General Pershlng
who complimented the men of Pusey x
Jones upon their splendid accomplish
ment, the cable being read by c. Stewart
Lee, general manager OF the plant, who
directed the ceremonies.
Notwithstanding the fact that James
F. Harley, mayor Of Aurora, H., IN honor
of which city the new boat IS named,
was unable to be present because of a
centennial celebration In progress there,
the city was well represented. Miss Agnes
Kirby, the fair sponsor. is a charming
Aurora girl, daughter of Michael Kirby
of that city. also being a sister OF Francis
Kirby, the first Aurora boy to be wounded
IN battle in France, and cousin OF John i.
Kirby, the first Aurora boy to give his
life for the cause of liberty In France.
John NJ PETERS, secretary of the Com
merce Club of Aurora, officially repre-
scented the city III the absence of the
mayor and Mrs. PETERS was chaper0n
for the sponsor Others in the party
were Charles W Reed, who is connected
with government departments at Wash
ington; Edwin c. Faber manager of the
American Electric Railway Association
War Board, and Jules Rubens, proml-
nent theatrical man of Aurora. Incidental
lv, Miss Kirby was selected to represent
the city as sponsor at the launch, through
d popular vote taken In the theatres there
last week She received upwards of 4 500
as against 2 500 for her next highest com
petitor, cut Of total Of about $4,000
votes As the boat started down the ways
Miss Kirby with becoming grace broke a
bottle Of champagne over the prov, pro-
nouncing the name, Il christen thee
Aurora" Miss Kirby was gowned in
white chiffon, with hat to match, and
carried shower bouquet of La France
roses.
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