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Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-15
WOMAN LEADS SOLDIER
HUSBANDS MERRY CHASE;
HANDSOME BACK TOARMY
Welded to Omaha Man Now in France, Mrs. Ruth
Roberts Gives Up Harvey Zelmer to Federal Au-
thorities, Declaring He Said He Was German
Born, Spy and Deserter.

Because he yielded to the
Circe.like Establishments of an
army vampire, Private Harvey
Zelmer, formerly of Fort Oma.
ha, is now serving a sentence at
the military prison at Fl. Lea
venworth, having been found
guilty by court-martial of de-
sertion. The woman he mar
ried, Mrs. Ruth Roberts, turned
him over to the federal author
tiles at Ogden, Utah, as a de-
serter and a German spy.
DIVORCED BY AGED MAN.
Mrs. Roberts has had strange mat
rimonial career. She came to this
state some years ago from Massachu-
setts, and, according to the story she
told at Ogden, she was married to an
old man in Omaha, shortly after her
arrival here. She said that she was
in poor health and one day her aged
husband said to her: II am tired of
this; you are not so much of a wife
as you are patient" and he procured
divorce.
HUSBAND IN FRANCE.
Shortly afterwards she met Frank
Roberts, a tailor who had been em-
ployed by Dresher Bros. for some
years, and she married him. Roberts
was one of the first men in Omaha to-
be drawn in the draft He went to
Camp Funston, leaving his wife here,
and he is now somewhere i'll France.
1t is alleged that while he was at
Funston. Mrs. Roberts met a farmer
living near Red Oak, Ia, named Haas.
He was a widower with two children
and she represented that she was pro-
curing a divorce and would marry him
when it was obtained. 1t is alleged
that under these representations she
procured $400 from him.
Married to Zelmer.
About this time she met Zelmer
and they were married. The couple
went to Council Bluffs and we're we'd
ded by the same pastor who had per-
formed the ceremony making her Mrs.
Roberts.
Zelmer deserted from Fort Omaha,
taking with him the woman who al
ready had soldier husband in France,
from whom she was receiving allot-
ments. They went to San Antonio,
Tex, thence to Salt Lake, where she
left him, going to Ogden, where her
rightful husbands sister, Mrs. Roth,
lived.
Zelmer followed her there and,
tired of him, and hearing that re-
ward was offered for his capture, she
informed the federal authorities of
his whereabouts and also gave infor-
nation that he had confded to her he
was German born and spy in the
American army.
The woman was held by the police
for the federal authorities, but in COM
pensation for the service she had rem
dered in informing on Zelmer she was
released and shortly afterward en-
tered hospital at Ogden.
Once Made Threats.
She told the federal authorities
that Zelmer forced her to marry him
and that once he caught her and told
her that if she did not love him he
would fix her so that she could love
no other man and tried to compel
her to swallow poison which he held
to her lips, and which burned her
mouth and left a scar.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-15
Mrs. A. NJ. Jenkins Killed
BVC. B. Liver Auto Yesterday

Mrs. A. NJ. Jenkins, 1872 Sherman
avenue, was killed by an automobile
driven by c. B. Liver, 1910 Capitol
avenue, at Sixteenth and Davenport
streets, about o'clock yesterday aft
ernoon. She was taken to St. Jo-
seph's hospital by Police Surgeon Ro-
monek who attended her, but the
shock received soon proved fatal. Liv-
er was arrested and released later on
bonds.
Mrs. Jenkins was 68 years old.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-15
Two Fugitive Convicts
Cauqht Near Greenwood

Lincoln, Neb., May 14.-Peter
Green and Thomas Suppa, convicts,
who escaped from Nebraska state
penitentiary here early Monday morn
ing, were captured tonight near
Greenwood, Neb.. by Deputy Sheriff
George Rothe of Lancaster county.
The men, who were both TRUSTEES. were
sentenced from Douglas county, OIL
charges of assault.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-15
HURL HUNS BACK.

HUNL NUNS 0ANh.
Nowhere on any part of the line
from the North Sea to the Swiss
frontier has there been an infantry
engagement of great Importance.
Near Morlancourt, which lies to the
south of Albert, the Germans de.
livered an attack against the British
on front of nearly mile and at
one point penetrated British posi-.
ton. The Australians in a counter
attack almost Immediately recaptured
the ground and the enemy suffered
heavy losses and was repulsed on the
other parts Of the front.
HILL a. HOTLY CONTESTED.
A similar operation was attempts
ed against the French on Hill "a, the
scene of many previous bloody en-.
counters in the KENNEL sector. I'm
official accounts say the enemy gained
foothold on the rugged slopes, but
that the French were pressing thens,-
hard, while Field Marshal Haig, in
his latest communication, asserts that
an attack north of KENNEL (Which
might include Hill Az, was repulsed.
North of Robecq, in Flanders, the
British took the initiative into their
own hant.s and in an attack inflicted
casualties on the enemy and captured
prisoners. On the Amiens sector the.
French carried out a similar mancuver
with like results. Wherever the Ger
mans. -cssa@sde.eSstsels except near
MorIancotrt and Hill Az, they met
with almost instant rcpulsc al, the
hands of the allies.
Preparing to Resume Drive.
Although the Germans everywhere
arc remaining in comparative quiet
except for their artillery work, it is
realized behind the allied lines that
this state of affairs will not last long,
for the enemy is known to be pre-
pairing methodically for resumption
of hostiities. The strengthening of
the line is being made both in man
and gun power, and in reconstituting
regiments that were shot to pieces
by the allied guns during the big
drive the Germans are bringing up
men who have had no part in the
great struggle.
When the blow is to be delivered
apparently is beyond the realm even
of surmise, but it is highly probable
that it will not come until the enemy
is fully prepared in every way to give
mighty battle to gain his objective
the separating of the British and
French armies and the opening of
fairway to the channel ports.
Italians Retain Monte Como.
In the Italian theater considerable
fighting continues around Monte
Corno, which commands the approach
to the valley leading from Trent to
Rovereto. Here the Austrians have
renewed their attacks to regain the
ground captured by General DiaZs
forces last week, but the Italians have
successfully warded off every blow.
Attempts by the invaders to retake
positions on several other sectors OF
the front also met with repulse.
The British weekly casualty report,
issued Tuesday, gives further proof of
the sanguinary character of the fighting
that has been going on since March
Il. The latest list aggregates 49,
6l2, OF which number sol officers and
5,0o5 men were killed or died of
wounds. The report of last week
showed 40,004 casualties and that Of
the previous week 38,69l, or total
for the three weeks of -l20,307 men
killed, wounded or missing.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-15
LAND0N HEADS
AIR PRODUCTION
FOR u. s. FILTERS

Washington, May 14.-Archer A.
Landon of Buffalo was today appoint
ed director of the division of produc-
ton of the aircraft board.
Mr.. Landon has been vice president
of the American Radiator company.
"It is felt that Mr.. Landon's wide
experience and great ability will ma
terially advance the production of air.
craft" said an announcement by John
D. Ryan, director of aircraft produc-
ton.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-15
Wants Congress to Call
CreeI Upon the CARPET

Washington, May l4.-Representa-
tive Treadway of Massachusetts in
introduced resolution today in
structing the rules committee to in
vestigate statements rejecting upon
congress alleged to have been made
by George Creel, chairman of the
committee on information, in speech
at New York. 1t was referred to the
rules committee.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-15
FREEDOM OF
WORLD aim
OF POLAND
Prince PoniatoWSki and Coun.
trymen Cheered BY Thou
sands at 0maha's Big
Reception.

Freedom of Poland was the
keynote of addresses last night
by members of the Franco-Pol'
ish mission to an audience oi
more than 5000 people at the
Auditorium. Enthusiastic &C
claim greeted forecasts of the
coming restoration of that once
great nation to its former dig.
nifty and power.
TO REPAY AMERICA.
Lieutenant Prince Poniatowski
thanked the city administration for
the honor it had bestowed upon the
flag of Poland by flying it on the same
mast with the Stars and Stripes.
"And when we have won the vic
tory" he said, I'VE will repay the
compliment in Warsaw by placing the
American flag with that of our dear
Poland"
Fight All Germans.
at is not the kaiser alone we are
fighting, but the whole German peo-
pie, one by one. 1t is not German
autocracy which perpetuates the aw-
fulness and frightfulness, but German
brutality in the common soldier.
There is no way | can express their
unspeakable depravity than by say
ing that if we should turn hell up
side down we would find made in
Germany on the bottom of it.
Every man in the allied armies is
fighting for Polish freedom and you
Poles in America must help them.
The Germans will not get through.
The French will hold; the British
will hold, and the Americans are conf
ing. If they fight as | have seen
those who are already there fight. not
one boche will get through"
Talk in Polish Tongue.
Major Joseph Koslowski and Cap
tain. %. Paul.~Kleczkowski, addre ssing
the crowd in Polish, urged all Polish
young men who were unable, through
lack of citizenship or some technical
ity to fight for Uncle Sam to enlist
in the army of Poland. The inno-
vation of the evening was the splen-
did vocal rendition of the French
national air by Captain Kleczkowski.
He was given a great ovation at the
close OF the number.
Resolutions commencing President
Wilson for his stand in championing
the cause of Polish freedom were
passed and copy of them sent to
Washington. Resolutions we're intro
duced by Clement Chase and signed
by John L. Kennedy. H. H. Bald
rige, Father Gluba, Father Kalamaja,
Thomas Koziol, Frank Madura and
Clement Chase.
Lieutenant Governor Howard, on
behalf of the state, welcomed the WIS.,
itors.
Mayor Smith Speaks.
Mayor Smith, in a short address,
was the recipient of applause when
he said that Americas sword would
never be sheathed until Belgium had
been restored, the flag of Poland
honored, and the Stars and Stripes
planted in Germany with the boys in
khaki playing the Star Spangled Ban
ner.
Rev. Theobald Kalamaja, in urg-
ing Omaha Poles to come to the col
ors, stated that there we're thousands
of their young men who for technic-
al reasons could not serve America
and who are anxious to do their
share in this great war and to help
realize the hopes of Poland.
The choir from the Immaculate
Conception church sang several num-
bers in both English and Polish.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-15
GERMANY TAKES
FIRMER GRIP ON
DUAL MONARCHY
AustriaHungary to Be Practically German Colony as
Result of Agreement Between Rulers; Charles Does
Penance for Peace Letters and Promises Will
helm Not to Offend Again.
(By Associated Press. }

London May 14.EThe meeting of Emperor Charles and
Emperor William German headquarters has aroused
keen speculation which the official of the conference
ha. done little to satisfy.
There incnation however, to take it for granted that
the meeting resulted in giving Germany frmer grip Aus
raHungary and the dual monarhy internal and external
policies; fact that from Hungary will be lit
tIe III
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-15
Barge Canal Open.

Albany, N. Y. May l4.-The new
state barge coal canal, completed at a
cost OF more than $ls0,000,000, will be
opened to through traffic between the
Hudson river and the Great Lakes to-
morrow
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-15
TEUTON THRUSTS
REPULSED WITH
SEVERE LOSSES.
Australians Quickly Recapture Position Near Morlencourt
Penetrated By Enemy; Germans Hard Pressed By
French After Gaining Footing On Hill a.;
Heavy Artillery Duels Raging
(By Associated Press. }

While the Germans continue to reconsitue with fresh es
their units shattered by the allies during the recent big
they keeping intense bombardment against the
British and French positions various sectors of Flanders and
Picardy.
They also have become embroed with the French in heavy
artillery dues in Champag and in the Vosges mountains
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-15
The Weather

For Nebraska Generally fair
Wednesday; cooler in northwest por-
tion; Thursday unsettled and cooler,
probably showers.
Temperatures at Omaha Yesterday.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-15
Reports From Stations at 7 p. NJ.

7 Indicates trace OF precipitation.
L. A. WELSH, Meteorologist.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-08
NORTHERN MEAT MARKET
 |NSTALLS NEW |CE PLANT

The Northern Meat Company is now one of the most sanitary and up-to-date business houses of the kind in Alaska, and gives a service that can not be exceIled anywhere. The entire window display has been inclosed in glass, and is now re- figerated, as is also the counter. A separate ice machine was installed to keep the meat in the shop frozen at all times, and with the new improve ments the market is most attractive place, and reflects the enterprise of Glasbrenner & Smith, who are to be congratulated upon giving tBeir pa irons the best the market affords.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-08

The following drafted men from Mccarthy are requeste1 to report to the Cordova exemption board for in- structions on or before June 13: Thomas Michael Olson, Richard Gus tafson, Vassil Popoff, Steven Duffy, Claus Frederickson, William Bernard Noll, Arvid Hill and John Erickson
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-08

Misses Mildred and Cora Vean. who have been connected with the Anchor age branch of the Bank of Alaska for several years past, spent last even- ing in town as the guests of MT. and Mrs. w. R. Hillery. They are on the way to the States to settle up come personal business matters.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-08
EPISCOPAL CHURCH

St. Georges Mission, Red Dragon Club House.-Second Sunday after Trinity. Maths and holy communion, II a. m; church school, F m; even- song, 4 D. m. St. Bagnabas, Apostle, Tuesday June 11-yatins and holy communion at a. m.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-08

Charles c. Keenan was an outgo ing passenger on the steamship Alaska for Medford, Ore, where he vii spend five or six weeks.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-08

intends to enlist in the tank service
 They took their auto with them andI used it during their stay here.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-08

The steamship Northwestern left Juneau at o'clock last night for Skag way, and is due here early Monday morning.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-08
WOMEN WORKERS WANTED-Ap. ply Seid Bong, Carlisle Packing Co.
NOTICE

The business men of Cordova are hereby warned not to give any mer- chandise on my account without first securing an order from me.
 SEID BONG.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-08

Mrs. K. G. Robinson and daughter, Namo, were among those leaving on the Alaska today on a visit to friends in California.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-08

Mrs. V. P. Abbot who has held a clerical position in the First Bank of Cordova during the past year, re- turned today to San Francisco, where she expects to remain.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-08

There were fifty-three children on board the steamship Alaska for the States to spend their summer vaca- tion.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-08

Mrs. F. E. McConaghy was a pas senger on the Alaska on a trip to Aberdeen, Wash.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-08

c. F. Winkler and wife were out going. passengers today for the States, where the latter will remain for some time, recuperating her health. Mr. Winkler expects to re turn to Cordova in a couple of weeks.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-08

Mrs. George Kennedy returned to her home in Seattle today, as her husband is among those drafted into the service from Cordova next Friday.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-08
0F LOCAL
 AND PERSONAL INTEREST

D. W. Walker and little daughter Louise, left today for the States.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-08
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Preaching services, II a. m, "This Worlds Destruction by Fire; Sunday school, 12 m., Jesus Faces Betrayal and Denial"; preaching services, 8 D. m, "The Invisible Conflict" Daily we read of visible conflicts for power; let us think of those we do not see. Music for the evening will be as fol lows:
 Prelude ................... Selected q Am Praying for You" "...... Sankey Anthem-"O Christian Sol dlers' ..:..........'...... Lorenz OHertOry .......,.......... Selected "Open My Eyes" s"..............Sco Scott Duet-"Our God and King. Evans
 Mrs. Hubbert MT. Sorvik Safely Through Another Week..
 ............... ........'.. MdSon We invite you to our services. Come and bring a friend.
 A. G. SERVER, Pastor
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-08

James Wilson of the territorial road commission came over from Valdez on yesterdays boat and left on this mornings train for the Interior to inspect the new bridge being built over the Nizina river
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-08

Harry Whittemore and wife of Sew ard were in town last evening on their way to Seattle, where the former
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-08

The first shipment of salmon for this season, 4,116 cases from the Car lisle Packing Company's plant, was sent to the States today on the steam ship Alaska. The Ohm Fish Company shipped forty barrels of salted her ring, and $500 cases of clans were also sent to the States on this boat, as we'll as 1900 tons of copper ore.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-08

Quality talks. Smoke an Fl Roi Tan Cigar and be convinced; they are mild. If
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-08

FOR SALE-1 HIP. Vulcan Marine
 Engine complete. Inquire Blum O'Neill Go. 9-16
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-08
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING.
WANTED-DishWas Apply at
 Schiller's restaurant.

FOR SALE-Box couch. Apply Man haitian Hotel.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-08

LOST-Key ring, with three Keys return to Times office.
The Sentinel=record., 1918-08-03
UNCLE SAM'S BOYS NOT
 AFRAID OF GERMANS
HUNS ARE SURPRISED THAT THE AMERICANS WILL NOT
 SEEK SHELTER.

With the American Army in France, Aug. 2-0By the Associated Press )-American unconcern in q close fight not only has surprised the enemy but it has brought feeling of dismay to picked attachments charged with the duty of driving the fear of the German into the soldiers rom overseas.
 It appears to be a sort of gospel among the Germans that when they attack for the purpose of spreading terror, after careful plans and prep arations that the adversary should lie low and succumb or surrender at the scheduled moment. They are slow to admit that they may be found anywhere else than under cover when the frightfulness' comes along
 Yet they do find American boys at times coming out into the open, rashly and unnecessarily to meet the worst theS have to offer This fight ing spirit amounts to foolhardness and that is how the Germans classify it. although more in distress than in anger. Some of the men from across the Rhine declare that it is not only foolhardy, but it violates the fighting rules since 1914 for a man to face them in the open when it is their attack
 We could not take the village be- cause the Americans were where they had no business to be-" said a prisoner captured at Xlvray, on the Toul sector They came right out through the barrage and it wasn't right"
 Asked why it was not right. the German replied naiyel~
 They might have been killed"
 Although there is no evidence. it is probable that some unnecessary losses are attributable to this lack Of temerity losses that will diminish as experience tempers zca4.
The Sentinel=record., 1918-08-03

forces marshalled under a great gem eral; the nayies are keeping open the highways of the seas-and to every man and woman. who has tho eye to see the goal is visible-peace and renowned victory and the after time of q recreated world"
 By Sir Henry Japp, head of tho purchasing department of the British war mission in New York
 August 1, 1911. will ever be mem orable as the day on which Great Britain repudiated the German sug- eestion that the treaty of 1899, guar anteeng the independence and neu- trality of Belgium was but a scrap Of paper April (, 1917. will always be linked with August 1. 1914. as the date when the United States set the seal of righteousness on the allied cause
The Sentinel=record., 1918-08-03
FOURTH ANNIVERSARY
 0F ENGLAND'S ENTRY
REFUSED TO ACCEPT GERMANY's s VIEW OF THE TREATY RE- GARDlNG BELGIUM AS "A
 SCRAP OF PAPER.

New York, Aug 2-Unshaken resolution to go forward to the final victory increasing confidence because America has joined the great con- flict and prediction of complete triumph Of the allied arms wera voiced today in a series of statements from leading Enelishmen, on Great Britalns part in the four years of war ending August lth
 The statements, issued by the British bureau of information, follow in part
 By the Ear, nf Reading. British am bassador and high commissioner at Washington:
 The fourth anniversary of our en- try into the war finds the nation stern and resolute. Success and re- verse have been met with the same unflinching fortitude and never haa the spirit of the people been fineI nor their confidence high""
 Coupled with that spirit Of stern resolve which animates every section of the community is the feeling o very real gratitude to America foi | her aid to the allied cause
 "The day IS dawning, already tho bright beams of the sun of liberty arc piercing and dissipating the clouds Of tyranny and desp0tsm
 By Brigadief General White, com handing the Canadian and American recruiting division in the United States
 We rejoice that last year America was with us in this fight in spirit and this year she is there with the men and the guns, 90 that at last the tide is turning
 By Sir Charles Gordon, chief of the department of war supplies of the British mission
 Tt may now he said that the third period has been reached when the unhounded resources of the United States for carrying on the war are being quickly developed to such a point that all requirements, not only of the United States themselves, but also of tho allies will soon be taken care of, putting at the disposal of the military authorities in France such an army of men and supply of war materials as will have a determining influence on the course of the war"
 By British admiralty official now in charge of the allied oil supplies
 "The way is long yet but the
The Sentinel=record., 1918-08-03

central empires, were with Germany "as against England. '"
 Never. the former publisher de- clared, did he uphold those German policies and activities which we are now seeking to oppose and crush
 All that 1 ask is the right of every American citizen to demand of his fellow men that they withhold iuda ment until ] am given fair chance 10 present the facts before fair tribunal" he said
 In statement tonight Kaufmann declared that he had been informed by Ramelys attorneys and later bv Sielckeu, whom he visited sn 1916. at his home in Baden Baden. Ger many, that the coffee merchant was Rumoly's backcr in tho purchase os the Mau The lawyer asserted that he never doubted this information and on it based his statement to the government that Sielekens was the only interest
The Sentinel=record., 1918-08-03
DON'T START FIRES
 SAYS CITY MANAGER
MUCH CARE SHOULD BE EYER ClsED AT THIS TIME WHEN WOODS ARE DRY AND
 WEATHER HOT.

Two fire calls yesterday were di- rectly traced to persons burning dry leaves or other dry materials about their premises. and just now, when the weather is so hot and everything SO dry this is a very dangerous pro- ceedure. City Manager Weaver last night asked that q warning be given to persons against making fires about their premises at this time. and that unless they were careful in this re- spect prosecutions would have to follow The time is very inopor- tune to build fires that may get be- sona eentrcl. a;:,;i the :;i.iis people are urs ed 10 be very careful in this respect.