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The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-12-19
SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE
WITH THE A. E. F.
Pvt. Chas. B. Washington, Hdq.
Detachment, o. P. o. 766

November !, 1918.
Mr. VIM S. Williams,
AT st. Paul Ave-, Beloit, Wis.
Dear Sir:
Please grant me the privilege of
cOngratulating you for the great
work that you are doing as the
president of the Wisconsin Race
Convention; having made spe-
cial study of man | could only
judge you to be worthy Of the
above mentioned.
This letter might be a surprise,
coming from so far away, many,
many miles of deep blue water
separates us. | am tonight under
the sound of guns, engaged in a
cause that is just
hope this letter will find you
and family in the best of health,
as | am enjoying together with
many comrades.
Give my best regards to all
friends Of BelOit. | had pleas.
ant voyage crossing the Atlantic.
France is a wonderful place, to go
into details would consume too
much time, but | hope some day
to return and then | can tell you
more about "NO Man s Land"
Please extend to Mr.. Josey my
thanks for the Blade. Papers
can give to us news that we would
no gain otherwise.
My friend Sergt. Coffey, that
was with me at your home went
to Training Camp and has made
good, is now a lieutenant.
| wish for the Church much
success. Give my best regards to
Mr.. Josey. | shall not consume
any more of your time, | will close
leaving a world of troubled hearts
looking for the dawn of peace.
Expecting an early reply, | re
main,
Very respectfully yours,
Chas. B. Washington.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-12-19
Hon. B. J. Davis, Georgia, Safe and
Sane Leader

Mr.. Davis is one of the out
standing, dominating personalities
among the Negroes in the u. S.
lie is d. G. S. of Georgia Odd
Fellows, link man at a national
reputation. His manly stand on
all questions, his plain speech, his
honest methods, his unassuming
manners have conspired to make
him a great power in the Odd Eel
lows Fraternity and the race. He
is obviously one of the safest lead
ers the race has produced, and it
Is fortunate that thinking men in
the ranks of the Order have long
since agreed that he is equal to
every responsibility and every
duty the Fraternity imposes upon
him.
His home and headquarters are
located in Atlanta, Ga. In this
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-12-19
The Booker T. Washington So.
cial and Industrial Center


The soldier boys are returning
from the war and camp one by
one to the center Corporal j. W.
Minor, Jr, is expected soon and
will resume his duties as secretary.
Rev. J. s. Woods, the warden
spent the Sabbath at Racine and
worShipped at the \. NJ. f. church
preaching morning and evening to
very large congregations. When
YOU come TO Milwaukee call. at
the Center. 81 Cherry street, es-
pecially if you are seeking employ
ment, or comfortable home
quarters.
Those who may be interested in
poultry culture and truck farming
and would like to join IA move
ment to establish such an industry
are cordially invited to attend a
meeting for this purpose at the
Center Thursday evening Dec. 26.
Miss Sarah Woods has returned
from the Amanda Smith School
where she has been teaching. TIE
institution was recently destroyed
by fire which renders it unfit for
use as home and chool for girls.
Rev II. Franklin Bray and Roy.
Geo. Wright. evangelists from the
Sunshine Rescue Mission, Of CHI
cago. were guests at a s 0 'cloc x
dinner al the Center.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-12-19

July II, 1912, the date Of retire
ment Sergeant Robinson has
spent three years in Alaska at
Camp Skagway. also some time in
Cuba and the PHILIPPINE Islands.
Sergeant Robinson wears several
badges. Attention may be called
to one and that is the Badge Of
the Society Of Santiago. Few
men wear this Badge. Others are
for heroic services and expert
shooting. Sergeant Robinson has
nice home on Ohio street and
enjoys talking Of his many expert
ences while in the army
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-12-19
Hon. S. w. Williams, Beloit, Wis
President of Wisconsin Race
Convention.

a conscientious fighter for the
right of his people, foreible in ar
gument, logical in reasoning, an
unseltish leader. He has been in
vited to speak in Madison and
Milwaukee in the interest of the
Race Convention to be held in
Madison i'll July. He is recognized
by the best blood of his city in all
civic organizations.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-12-19
The Hon. Henry Lincoln johnson
ONE OF THE RACES GREATEST ORATORS A MAN OF MA
TIONAL REPUTATION WHOSE FOLLOWING ARE
LEGIONS

Few men enjoy the happy dis
tinction of being able to lead men
and getting result as Henry Lin
coin johnson. lie was never
known to desert friend lie was
a firm believer in the doctrine of
all men up. His advice along all
lines are eagerly sought and cheer
fully acted upon. Not only is he
an idol of the people of his state
Georgia. but of America. The
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-12-19
NO BOARDING OF SUGAR
PERMITTED

According to the new orders of
the food administration merchants
are not limited as to the amount
Of sugar they may sell.
Merchants are no longer obliged
to keep sugar books.
Consumers are warned against
purchasing or having in their pos
session more than 60 days supply
of sugar. The rule against hoard
ing is still in force.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-12-19

best brain of this country place
him in class to himself in delivery
goods. lie has spoken all over
the country in the interest of the
Republican party and is now liv-
ing up for the forth coming Ma
tional campaign. lie is slated to
speak in Wisconsin during the
early spring. The word failure
is not in his vocabulary
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-12-19

OO0,0 100000 pounds, one-tenth of
the nations total supply.
State Fuel Administrator Fitz
gerald, who was in Madison
Thursday, declared that there is
sufficient anthracite in the state
to last during the winter.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-12-19

er or mother or other beneficiary
designated by the deceased soldier
regardless of whether such bene-
ficiary is dependent upon the sol
der or otherwise.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-12-19
SERGT. HENRY G. ROBINSON,
81 Ohio St. Lexington. Ky.

The subject of this sketch was
reared on a farm early in life he
began to show excellent traits.
He entered the army in 1886 as
private in Company X and C 18th
Infantry, serving 5 years and was
discharged. Re-enlisted in 1892
in oath Infantry Company F and
served as private and corporal in
same company until 1898. Was
transferred to Company L in 1898
and served as sergeant and quar-
ter master and 1st sergeant until
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-12-19

Fighting Ben knows no fail
ure.
A man who stands for so much
and who has achievd so much for
the material up building of the
race can not long be stigmatized or
held in contempt once his history
is we'll known.
Ben Davis is man Of vision and
purpose and the great work he
has done for his people and his
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-12-19

The annual milk production of
Wisconsin amounts TO nearly TO-.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-12-19

faith in his race stands as a mOnu
ment to his genius for organizing
members of the Negro race.
AS editor Of the Atlanta indie
pendent his editorials are clear,
concise and >forcible and are often
quoted by the great metropolitan
dailies and magazines. In prog
ress AMI achievements he is truly
ahead of his time.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-09
GERMAN: MUST
 BE MALE G00D

London, Aug. g. '-- Lord Balrour in a speech which he made today in the British House 4t7 Commons stat ed, There is small hope that Ger many win willingly become a mem Der oS 8 peaceffui society of 'na7 tions. To return to Germany hSe former African colonies would mean Germany would establish submarine bases fu all trade routes of the world, and she would also create a black army for the purpose of aggression. This would be a ca lamity to mankind unless Germany experiences a change of heart or or there is an Allied victory which convinces everybody in Germany thai their policy is an utter failure"
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-09
BRITISH HaVEN'TeTBTE>Do
 COUNT GUNS CAPTURED

London, Friday. - A late after noon dispatch from the Picardy front states that up to the time of sending the message, the reports turned into the British field head quarters showed that fourteen thousand Germans had been talk en prisoners and that the number of guns captured was so great that they had not had time to count them all. This all occurred in. the drive today on the front south of the Somme.
 The report states further that the British cavalry is still pursuing the fleeing enemy.
 Tite advance on the south Somme front has reached a maximum of eleven miles.
 The reports received at the war office from the Flanders front headquarters state that the Brit ish troops began their drive this morning and have occupied Lacon,
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-09
C., {. B. TQCUF :. DUNN. SERVICE

< F. F. W. Lowie, general agent of the c. P. R. in Alaska and Yukon was an arrival on the Jeff erson this morning and will go over to whitehorse, Atlin and Carcross before returning to Ju- neaui where he makes hds head quarters.
 We, are sorry to learn that the .. P R. will have to change their summer sanings and in speaking Of this Mr. Lowle said to representa- tive Of this papet: -,,lssfy.; zs,f.; For the first time for mahy years it has become necessary to curtail the sailings of the Princess steamships on the Alaska route be- fore the close of Fall Season. the reason being the srious labor shortage on Pacific Coast and the requirements or the Domlnlon GpF 'ernment.
 After her sailing southboind from Skagway, on Thursday, August 18th, the Princess Alice will be taken off and the well known nnd popular Princess Sophia operate alone on ten day schedule, leav- ing Skagway as follows: August S1. September 11-21. October 2-12-23, November 2. Subsequently the Prir cess Sophia will operate all Winter and Spring, offering Alaskans and Yukohers the same reliable service as last year."
 MT. Dowle will leave on the train tomorrow. Al
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-09

Clarence Berry and Hife,, Mrs, 4. w. Keller and Charles Dearing are party of KIondfkers who took pass age on the Princess Sophia lat night pound for California where MT, Berry has his home.
 Sergeant Floss of the o. M. de- partment and late owner of the fast motor boat Beat It" was 8 pass- enger south today enroute to Fort Lawton to which post he has been transferred. Sergeant Foss has served oyer three years in Fort Seward and was we'll liked by all.
 Corporals W. W. Smith and M. H.. Sides, two of the popular boys who have cen welcome visitors to many skagway homes were passengers out today enroute to Little Rock, Ark, here they go into the training camp preparatory to receiving com missions. They will be missed here and the good wishes of the com munity go with them.
 Mrs. c. F. Flannery, two daush- ters and a maid who have made the trip down to Dawson via White Pass Route, from there to Fair banks then over the trail via Bob sheldon's auto service to Chitdna, and then by Copper River and Northwestern railroad to CordovA and from there here by S. s. -Aiat meda, sailed last night on the Princess Sophia bound for their home via c. P. R. to New York. This party are loud in their praise Of the northern trip and express great pleasure at the treatment re- ceiyed from the various transports tion- companies.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-09
YANKEES HtILD:
 . SHOCK TROOPS

With American Army on Marne- Vesle Front, Friday.-A large force of picked German shock troops made four unsuccessful attempts to drive back the American troops who are holding the bridgehead which has been established on the north bank of the Vesle river at Fismes. The Americans not only held the position but inflicted se- were losses on the enemy.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-09
EAGH NIUE tDVANGEE NET5 TIE
 ALLIES lOOO GERMAN PRISONERS

dred guns were captured.
 The Franco British troops swept the enemy back from the slopes dominating the yaliey9of the, AyTe river, and held their newly gained positions firmly. ..
 Gains have been made by the AL lies to the eastward over a front of fifteen miles. this gain having been made between plessier and Morlincourt. .
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-09
VAUDEVILLE AT P. F. P.

Tomorrow night at the Popular Pictule Palace there will be an un- usual show. Billy Wordsworth will show his famous Ice Pictures and give his vaudeville show of music and song. With him is the re- turned Canadian soldier, MT. Mic Laren, who carries a message to those at home of the actual con ditions as they exist at the Vest ern front. No one should miss this.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-09

L. A. Harrison left on the Jeff erson this morning for Juneau, and after transacting business there he will take the Prince George on Sunday morning bound for Vancouy' CT E. c. This is the first time MT. Harrison has been outside for five years and he will spend a couple of months enjoying his well earned vacation. His time will be spent in Tacoma, Seattle and Port land. ~ -------- ... ...---- .s.e-.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-09

The lake steamer Tutshi will. leave Carcross for Athn tomorrow night st ! o'clock, which will be shortly after the arrival of th 2 rain at that city from Skasway.
 The trip into Atlin will be made during the night, and will arrive in Atliu early Sunday morning Re. turning the boat vii! sail from At lin early Wednesday morning, ar irving in Carcross Wednesday evening, thus making the beautiful lake trip by daylight.
 This special trip will necesSitate the annulling of the regular Mon day trip.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-09
HAS.
 I5,0DQ0OQ IQlEs

London, Aug. 9.-It was an nounced in the House of Com mons this afternoon that the Brit ish mercantile tonnage amounted to five hundred thousand tons at the beginning of the war and that now there was fifteen millions. This in face of millions of tons .des- troyed by the subs is considered something phenomenal in ship build: ip.s circles and shows the power of the British nation.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-09
BRITAIN WILL
 FIGHT ID END

London, Friday. - In a speech which he made at a Welch celebra- ton this afternoon, Prime Minister Lloyd George said in part as fol- lows:
 We propose to fight 1t through to the end. The word of the world today is full steam ahead until the end s reached, and Germany is beaten down to her knees"
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-09
CASUALTIES REPORTED

Washington, Friday. - Today s reports from General Pershing states that the list. of casualties to the American army and marine corps in France contains the names of 52O men. Of this mum Der 1OS hay been Killed or died from wounds and 33 are severely wounded
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-09
BAKER URGES . QUICK ACTON

Washington, Aug. g. = Secretary of War. Baker appeared before the Senate Military Committee today. and urges the prompt passage of the extended draft age bill. He wanted it passed so that the reg stration could be fixed at Septem- Der fifth.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-09

London, Friday. - The reports from the front today state that the British and French troops on the Albert Montdidier front have advanced their lines seven nd one half miles from the center of the battle front to PleSsier.
 In 'he advance against the enc my's positions in this sector seven thousand prisoners and one hun
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-09

The G. T. P. liner Prince George arrived in port this morning with 5S passengers and will lay here till 6 o'clock tomorrow night, this being her regular sailinng hour. Among the passengers were Misses Macguire, Burns and Buck, who are bound for Dawson.
 10 Ensign Kerr of the Salvation Ar my, with headquarters at Petersburg and also Prince Rupert, arrived this morning on the Prince George, and after working here for a few days will continue into Atlin, and from there he will probably continue on to the westward, returning here for his boat.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-09
,IAF GEE'H|ER4E
 HEADS ALlEs ,-N RnR hA At EHf s1Nh%Et

Washington, Aug. 9.-General Xii ,kiso 'otani, one of the most dis tinguished Japanese military men has been chosen as the ranking of ficer of the American and Allied military expedition into Siberia.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-09
Leeornet, Male, Quentin, LePetit. PcAt snd Lehart.
 This attack ts north of the Franco British offensive in Picardy.

With British Army in France. Friday. The Germsn prisoners re- 'poFted to have been taken in yes terday's and today's offensive on the Picardy-Montdidier front now exceed seventeen thousand, and there has been more than two hundred big German field guns icap- tured. Es <
 Allied aairmen have blo%m up many bridges across the somme river and the enemy's retreat is thus seriously embarrassed.
 The British cavalry have rounded up many prisoners, but the larg- CT part so far taken werec cap tured by the Australians and Canadians.
 The attention of the Germans was ientered on the Vesle, attack when the new offensive was open- ed, and many German soldiers were captured while harvesting the French grain. s. ...,. .,
 Late reports from aerial observ-' CTS stete that the Germans are blowing up many of their ammuni- ton dumps in the battles area.
 The British casualties since the beginning of the new drive is but three fifth of the number of Germans who have been taken prisoners. .--. .-.. .-..-, a.-s
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-09
HUNS GhUUGHf1[ HARVESTING
 CROPS PEMIIGD BY FRENCH
GERMAN MAYOR GENERAL
 a -sEVERAL CoLoNELS TAKEN

London, Friday. - Reports re- ceived at the British war office, at noon today state that the British cavalry has reacieT the Chulnes at the junction of the Picardy front. A number of prisoners in addition to those already reported were taken among whom are Major General and several )ColoneIs.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-09
I3O,,2O7 MEN ARE . CALLED INTO
 SERVICE

Washington, Friday. - Provost Marshal General Crowder .ssued 8 call today for 13O.2O7 rgeistrants who are qualified for service. The men called will join the colors be- fore the end of August.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-09
GERMANS ADMII
 FORGE USED.

Berlin, Friday. -. The war of flee announced this morning that the British forces have fought their way into the German positions be- tween the Ancre and Avre rivers.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-09

i Washington, Friday. V The De
 paftment of State today receiy- tirmasion of the declarafion otta
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-09
BOLsHEnKI VAR, DECLARATION ]. AgA|NsE ALLIES |s CONFIRMED

ed confirmation of of the declaration of a state of war between the Bolsheyiki government in Russia and the Allies. -
The daily Alaskan., 1918-08-09

tIion companies.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-08
Watching For
FiHbnSte7.S
Near EabgnS
Mexican Patrols Strength
ened; Horses Stolen; One
Outfit Stopped.


Reports that a fllibustering expedl-
ton would cross into Mexico. near
Fabens Texas. caused the Mexican
federal commander in Guadalupe to
strengthen his patrols along the south
bank Of the Rio Grande Sunday night
This unusual military activity was re-
sponsible Tor a report here that a
large band Of villa followers had ap-
peared south Of the line. American
soldiers on patrol have located no body
OF troops other than the federal pa
trolls, il was said Monday.
An American patrol outpost fired on
four Mexicans who started 10 cross the
line late Sunday night They turned
back without returning the fire.
Three horses were stolen from the
Hansen ranch, on the Island near FAB
ems, last night
American Expedition Turned Back
A fIbustering expedition which at
tempted TO cross the border near FAB
ems, Friday night. was stopped ana
three Mexicans and one American
turned back. il became known here
Monday from federal officers No
arrests were made, as the expedition
had not crossed the border when II
was stopped and turned back Other
Glibusrering excursions into Mexico
are expected TO be started along the
border near here and the Mexican fed
eral government is Increasing the pa
troll at all fords and crossings Mon
days report said
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-08
FARNER5 TALK
HIGH LINE CANAL
Dona Ana County Farm
Board Directors Pass It
Un to Annual Meeting.

Las Cruces, n. ", April Sat a
meeting Of the board Of directors Of
the Dona Ana Farm bureau, the ques-
ton Of the proposed High Line canal
was placed before the board and after
a general discussion a resolution was
adopted. fully covering the views Of
the meeting with regard TO this very
important project
The resolution recftes that while
this board Of directors Of the Dona
Ana County Farm bureau looks with
cordial favor upon al efforts 70 fur
Their the construction of a high line
canal under the Rio Grande project,
and believes that the farmers Of the
project viii lend their hearty .coopera-
ton TO the carrying out OF such an
enterprise, yet it deems It inadvisable
TO unconditionally endorse the propo-
sition until such time as the financial
details Of the proposed project have
been worked out particularly as they
affect the two most valuable assets
Of our water users-water and
power"
1t was decided that these three
very important matters be brought
before the annual meeting Of the
members OF the Farm bureau. which
It was decided would be held during
the coming month. and fully discussed
and voted upon.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-08
RANGERS, DEPUTIES, POLICE
WAIT IN VAIN FOR A RAD

Fifty rangers, Eheriffs deputies
and police officers spent the time from
1850 o'clock Sunday night to s o'clock
Monday morning at the rangers head
quarters at Fabsns. waiting for an eE-
pected raid by Eexicans- Word was
received By the sheriffs office at
ABOUT II o'clock that Mexicans had
crossed the international boundary at
Fabens and that more were expected
The office OF the provost guard was
notified and also police headquarters
A number Of sheriffs deputies and
Woods and Charles woods, detective
captain ". A. Simpson, detectives
Claud smith and w. J. Stewart went
to Fabens in automobiles and remained
an night but there we're no indica-
tions OF a raid. &c was reported
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-08
VILLA MOVES
TOWARD BORDER
Federals Report Retreat
Ahead Of Enemy, Headed
for San Antonio.

Maria, Tex. April ga Mexican
federal command under Col CalerO
reached 8lulato, opposite BEDFORD,
Tex. today and reported that a bat
tie had been fought near san An
tonic, 50 miles southeast Of Ojinaga,
between his forces and those Of Jose
Chavez, a villa chief The federsis
were forced to retire TO the border
because Of a shortage Of ammunition
and other elements. The federal com
mande- reported that villas main
column was approaching san antonio
and that he had Information villa was
in personal command
Has Bullion TO Unload.
The main body CT Villas command
was reported by the federals to be AT
q rendezvous IN the Pal0mas noun
tains. 90 miles south OF La Jitas
and a short distance south OF san An
tonic. In this command. according
70 the report received at military
headquarters from Redtore, were
P0rfirio Hernandez, AlVlno Amanda
two villa generals. with Jose CHAVEZ
at san Antonio, to guard the road
from the border and villa IN personal
command OF the entire force.
Villas purpose in approaching the
border al this time is said to be 10
dispose Of q large quantity Of silver
bullion and obtain ammunition ana
rifles in exchange