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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-25

German newspapers are publishing
wild stories about the bombardment
Of American cities on the Atlantic
coast. Their correspondent should be
sent to Metz where he can get more
reliable first hand news.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-25
MASONIC NOTICE

Stated communication of Golden
Rule Lodge No. 90, Thursday. Septem-
Der 26, at 1850 p. m. Work in the first
degree. Visitors welcome.
ROBERT BADSKY, Master.
H. L. SHERBURNE. Sec'y.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-25
BESIEGE U. S. CONSULATE
Bolsheviki Are After French and Brit
ish Officers in Refuge There.

London, Sept. 25.-A number of
French and British officers have taken
refuge in the American consulate at
Moscow, which is under the protection
Of Norway. according to a dispatch
from Copenhagen to the Exchange
Telegraph company. The Boisheviki
government has placed a guard around
the building and has demanded the
surrender of the officers and the con-
sl1Iate officials
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-25

Wives and dependents of American
officers. captured by the enemy and
held as prisoners. receive no allot-
ments from the United States govern
ment- 1t is up to Germany to pay
:: Germany will see fit to recognize in
ternational law on this subject. Ger
man officers receive only one-fourth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-25

If the health authorities still insist
that kissing is a means of spreading
Spanish influenza and establish rules
prohibiting it, what will the French
on the Yanks?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-25

Thirty five internal revenue collec-
tors are running down delinquent
Kansans who failed to make proper
returns. Possibly the citizens of our
dear state figured too early on the
corn crop failure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-25

1t will be unpatriotic to talk politics
until after the fourth liberty loan
drive. Now il thereIl only be an
other politicless drive to consume the
remaining days in October the dear
people will be happy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-25

Emporia is always stepping forward
with a national character The town
now boasts of an Episcopalian clergy
man who knows when to laugh while
a poker story is being told.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-25

''Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen"
said Representative Fordney in con-
gress the other day. according to the
esteemed Congressional Record, "I am
going to be very brief in what L have
to say" If you care to read the Rec
ord for September Is you'll under
stand one of the causes of the white
paper shortage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-25
FOUR MINUTE men
Where Topeka Patriots Speak in
Theaters This Evening. =

Novelty-W. A. Biby
Majestic-J. Will Kelley.
Best-Prof. E. D. Schoenberger.
Apex-Frank Curry.
Princess-Charles L. Mitchell.
Cozy-John NJ, Kinkle.
Gem-Justice Henry NJ. Mason.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-25

Kansas county clerks report a start
ling decrease in the number of hunt
ing licenses this year. The popular
outdoor sport these days doesn't re-
Quire a license
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-25

If the women wish something to
Grow about here is the material;
Thirty-six out of every hundred. men
examined for military service have
been found to be physically defective.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-25
Long Nominee in hIa.sachusetts.

Long Nominee In Massachusetts.
Boston, Sept. 25.-Richard> H. Long,
a birmingham manufacturer. was
nominated for governor by the Demo-
Gratis at the primaries yesterday. de-
feating William A. CASTOR. a Boston
banker. and Edward p Barry. q for
mer lieutenant governor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-25

The Yanks shouldn't be blamed for
using shotguns in the trenches-if
they do. 1t has been passed out that
duck shooting is great on the Rhine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-25

The Austrian peace note is diplo-
matte "kamerad." "Kamerad' is the
word the Huns use in the trenches
when they wish to offer treachery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-25
NOTICE, A. o. U. W.

All Workmen in good standing and
their families are invited by Lodges
No. and No. IL to meet in K. of P.
hall tonight to participate in a pa
triotic monthly meeting. Music,
speaking, dancing.
ADV. COMMITTEE.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-25
RAIL STRIKE GROWS
Firemen in North Central District of
England Went Out Today.

London, Sept 25.-Railway firemen
in the north central manufacturing
district known as the "black coun-
try" went on strike today. Thou
sands of munitions workers and min
ers are stranded and unable to reach
their work Freight traffic has ceased
entirely. The strike is spreading
RAPIDLY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-25
An American Commended.

London. Sept. 25.-Lieut. COM
mander Richard Pr Mccullough. COM
mAnding the American yacht Ledonia.
which sank a submarine off Gibraltar,
has been commended by the British
admiralty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-25

The third gasless Sunday in New
York resulted in nine deaths in auto
mobile accidents. The New Workers
probably used alcohol.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-25
TO CONSCRIPT STRIKERS

British Government May Take Radf-
= cal Action in Railroad Tfeup.
London, Sept. 25.-Twenty-four
hundred soldiers already have arrived
in South Wales and are taking charge
of the railways.
London, Sept. 25.-The government
may militarize all the railroads in
Great Britain as a result of the strike
in the South Wales district, it was re-
ported today.
The strike is extremely unpopular.
Even the radical press condemns it.
Belief is expressed that the majority
OF citizens would support the more
drastic governmental action.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-25

LOST-Man's brown suit coat with red IN .
visible plaid. Reward. Phone 234e
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-25

Chicago, Sept. 25.-Ensign Joy p
Boufnidue. Chicago, instructor in the
naval aviation reserve corps at Pensa--
cola, Fla. was killed in an aviation
accident there yesterday according
to- MESA ges to relatives here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-25
General Chun Coming to q. s.

Picking, Friday. Sept 20.-Generai
Han Lin Chun has been appointed
chinese military attache at WASH
ington.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-25
cor. 100000 TURKS
British Made Big Haul in Pal
estine Offensive.
Captured 265 Cannon, Says Of
cial Statement.

London, Sept. 25.-More than 10000
prisoners and 2s5 guns have been
taken by the British in their success
full offensive in Palestine, it is officialiy
announced this afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-25
TO HEAD FINANCE COMPANY

e. V. r. Thayer Will BE President OF
Company To Back Essential Business.
New York, Sept. 25.-E. v. R.
Thayer. president of the Chase Ma
tional bank, will head the essential
industries finance corporation to be
organized by New York and Philade1-
phia banking and manufac curing in
terests, it was announced here today.
The new concern, which will start with
100000 capital, later to be in
creased to s20,000,00O with loaning
capability of $70,000.000, will extend
financial assistance to public utilities,
corporations and industrials essential
to the war
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-25
in Air Accident.

Wedding rings. IS-K gold. - up
aarris-Goar Co. 1924 E. 6th--Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-09-25

Lords Flowers satisfy. Tel s27.-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-12
Federal Agents on Trail
of Band of Women Spies
American Woman Being Guarded in New YorI
Hotel May be Arrested Soon as Secret
Aid of Kaiser.

International News Service:
NEW YORK. March 12.-For the
first time since the United states en-
tered the war. federal authorities
today are on the trial of a hand of
women spies, suspected of having
been instrumental in communicating
valuable military secrets TO Berlin
An American woman said 10 he
one of the leaders of the band is t.
day being guarded in an uptown ho-
tel. Her arrest is declared to be in
minent. At other woman. who, it is
expected. will be taken in custody
shortly. IS a subject Of Turkey. She
IS reported 10 be of a titled family
A fashionable uptown hotel has
been the meeting place of the band.
1t is believed they have men cor
federates, although no evidence 10
prove this has yet been uncovered.
The authorities have steadfast!y
refused 20 make known the identity
Of the American girl under suspi-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-12

cion. She is reported 10 be a member
CT a well known family.
William Korthaus. who is de-
clared TO be absent from the Ger
man army by special permission. is
being held in the Tombs to await
action By the newly created alien
enemy bureau. Korthaus is said 70
have been in constant communica-
tion with German agents in Portu-
gal. India, Spain and Brazil.
Korthaus has been held for two
weeks. although federal agents have
just allowed it 10 become known. lie
has been rooming in a Brooklyn
apartment house on the west side
where he could overlook shipping
in the Hudson river. He had several
cameras in his possession in viola
tion of the presidents order to alien
enemies
A German woman in Boston IS
declared tC have been an aide OF
Korthaus in getting communications
out of this country.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-12
Food Sho1U Opens Tuesday,
Glue First Lecture Tonight

Work of completing the booths
and placing ;he exhibits for St Jo-
seph county's Production. Conserva-
ton and Thrift show was completed
at noon Tuesday, and the show
opened. as per schedule. in the hish
school gymnasium, the Chamber Of
Commerce gymnasium and the base
ment Of the court house.
Approximately SO booths haze
been constructed in the gymnasium
Of the high school. in which various
city organizations are holding forth
The war garden commission has a
booth. and will pass out pledge
cards 10 all those who intend 20
have war gardens this year With
each pledge card signed a poste~.
20 be placed in the window. Is
given. The poster informs the public
that This home has war garden. .
The domestic science and house
hold arts classes of the high school
Rave booths also. and show exhibits
of their work. Made over clothing,
and home made hats are on display
as well as canned. picked and dried
products.
Various lours. suitable as subst-
tutes for wheat .lour. are shown at
another booth. Rice. potato. barley
corn and other lours are shown.
A booth showing dehydrated pro-
ducts is another part Of the show
and exhibits OF poultry and appars-
tus for the care OF poultry are sta
toned in other booths
Displays of agricultural implo-
ments and good roads exhibits are
shown In The Chamber Of Commerce
mnasiun. Work there is slightly
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-12
FLAMES WIPE OUT
RECORDS OF COURT
Ohio County Building Destroy
ed by Fire With Loss
Nearing $4,000.
Interuationai News Service

SPRINGFIELD. o.. March 12-
Fire which destroyed the Clark
county courthouse here early today
caused damage estimated at between
$4,000 and 100000, not including
loss Of valuable books and court
records according to estimates
made by county officials. The fire
started on the second boor of the
building, which was Of Gothic type
and built in 1881. and was beyond
control when hremen arrived. The
cause of the fire is unknown
Belief was expressed today that
most of the county records. kept i'm
a hreproof vault. arc safe. All
books left in the various clerks
rooms. and the court rooms were
lost. one of the most valuable il
braries in Ohio. containing 10000
volumes. was destroyed
Prisoners in the county Jail ad-
joining were transferred 20 the city
Jail by sheriff James Welsh. with
out disorder Temporary Offices for
the county officials were being ar.
ranged today
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-12
plans Are Laid For Liberty Loan Can1paiqn He
Wilson Message May
Stiffen Resistance of
Russ to German Rule
International News Service:

international News Service:
WASHINGTON. March IA
prompt stiffening of Russian re-
sistance Il the German hordes that
are overrunning that stricken nation
is hoped for today as the conse
quence of Prest Wilson's letter Of
cheer and encouragement to the
Russian congress of soviets.
The message, timed to reach these
representatives Of the Russian peO-
pie at the moment they begin de-
liberation on the question Of accept
ing or rejecting the German terms
of peace, is expected TO have a very
weighty Influence.
Administration officials don't con-
ceal their confidence that it may
be the consideration that will swing
the Russians against accepting the
shameful terms dictated by Berlin
What the Message Means.
While the message, remarkable in
many ways among the presidents
wide variety of state papers, has for
its primary object the rehabilita-
tion of the Russians morale, it has
also collateral meanings. 1t is no
tice to the world that the president
means 20 the letter his determina-
tion that the war shall not end IN
til the present German gOvernmen.
is wiped out. 1t is notice 70 the
world that when Pres't Wilson said
before congress on Jan. S that the
terms of peace must include the
evacuation of all Russia territory
and a chance for Russia's national
development he meant exactly that
IT means that Hertling's stand
that the Russian problem concerns
only Russia and the central powers
and CZernin's insistence that Il
should be solved by a plebescite
under the control OF the Teuto1
army Of occupation have strength
ened his conviction that peace can
not be obtained while Prussianisn
is in the saddle.
Stands by Early Doctrine.
It means that the United States
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-12
Dry Law May Go
to Supreme Court
by This Evening
international News Service:


EVANSVILLE, Ind, March 12-
Whether or not the state wide pro-
hibition law will go into effect April
., may be put up TO the Indiana
supreme court by tonight. Follow
ing are the developments in the
fight of the brewers to quash the
law:
Counsel for the +. w. Cook Brew
ing Co. brought suit against Edgar
Schmitt, chief of police, asking in
junction against enforcement of the
law. judge Hostetter of the Van
derburg superior court issued an in
junction against Lane B. Osborn,
prosecuting attorney and defendant
in suit brought by the brewers, TO
prevent enforcement Of the law in
Nanderburg county.
Counsel for Schmitt filed a de-
murrer. which, being identical with
one previously filed by Osborn, was
overruled. Schmitt refused TO plead
further and asked for an appeal to
the supreme court, which was
granted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-12
FACTIONS
AMONG SOVIETS IN
CONGRESS TODAY
InterDatIouaI News Service

international News Service.
COPENHAGEN. March 12.-The
fourth Pan-Russian congress Of
workmen's and soldiers councils is
scheduled to meet today in Moscow
and the fate Of the bolshevik regime
at Petrosrad may depend upon its
decisions.
There are several factions among
the Representatives Of the various
councils Of soviets. Lenine. the boil
shevik premier. is understood 10
favor ratification Of the peace that
was effected between the bolshevtlz
and the central empires and IN this
he is supported by the Petrograd j
and Moscow councils. Another fac
ton desires formal repudiation ~
the treaty and the formation OF a
Red army. \ third faction suggests
that the treaty be Ignored and that
holy war. or guerilla war. be
instituted against the Austro-Cfer-
mans and all other enemies Of the
revolution"
Just as the delegates were gather
inS at Moscow for the convention
word came from Irkutsk that IN
movement for a separate govern
ment in Siberia under Prince LvO.
and other influential Russians II
the ti-oolshevik type is gatherin-
headway- There were also reports y
fighting between the bolsheviki ani
anti-bolsheyik forces in eastern
Russia.
Just what part Leon Trotzky
former bolshevik foreign ministe-
Will play Al Moscow is uncertain.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-12
AME ERICANS CARRY
OUT RAID ALONE
AGAINST GERMANS
Several Enemy 0ugoutS Are
Blown Up and Imported
Data Secured.
BY HENRY G.. WALES.


WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
IN FRANCE. March 11.-CDelayed)
For the first time since they
reached France American soldiers
have now attained such efficiency
in the science OF war that they are
allowed 10 carry out operations
against the Germans without the
assistance of the French.
This was shown early today when
another raid-this one made eXclu-
Sively by American troops-was a.
rected against the German lines
north of Toul. 1t was the first time
that American raiders were not ac-
companied by French troops and
the operation was highly successful
the German position being pene-
trated TO a certain depth
Heavy losses were inflicted upon
the Germans when several crowded
dugOuts were blown up.
Forty-fve minutes artillery prep
aration preceded the attack which
was carried out by picked troops.
Much material and data was secured.
No prisoners we're captured, how
ever.
The occupant of a German lis
tening post i'm No Mans land at
attempted 10 fire on the Americans
as they were returning, but the post
was blown up with hand bombs.
The American raid was distinct
from the three made by mixed
forces Of French ard American
troops on the Lorraine front on Sat
urday night.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-12
II BANKS IN
COUNTY ARE
REPRESENTED
Drive Will Begin April 8 and
viii be Inaugurated With
Great Parade of Au-
tOmobiIeS.

TIsns were formulated Tuesday
noon for the third great Liberty
loan drive. which starts Saturday
April 6. at a luncheon and meet
ing at the Indiana club OF one or
more Representatives of the Il
banks Of the county The meeting
was i'm charge Of Arthur +. Baker,
chairman OF the county committee.
which will conduct the campaign.
a plan Of carrying out the great
undertaking has been adopted by
the government for general use
throughout the country, and a cory
was submitted 10 the bankers by M
Baker. With slight changes OF minor
details To make them more apple
able 10 local conditions, the plans
were also adopted by the committee
To Opcn Saturday. April 6.
The campaign will he opened sat
urday afternoon. April 6. with an
automobile parade from every point
in the county. the different machines
meeting in South Bend about
o'clock. according to present plans.
and forming into line, which will al
so include as many as possible Of all
the bands in the county, Red Cross
nurses" IN full uniform. school
children and possibly the hOms
euard companies Of the county, e.
pecially from South Bend and
Mishawaka.
Friday evening. April 3, from 3
20 $50 O'Clock, several men with
megaphones and red fire will be sta
toned on the tallest building in the
down town section Of the city.
II was decided at Tuesdays meet
ing 10 divide the workers into two
divisions. sales and publicity COM
mittees. each TO be sub divided into
groups of so subcommittee Of
from three 10 five members for the
sales division ana Is groups of sub
committees for the publicity divi-
sion. General chairmen will be APP
pointed by Mr. Baker for each Of
the divisions and each OF the diff
ferent subcommittee Will have
their own chairman.
To Name sub Committees.
The sales subcommittee will b.
assigned 10 certain lines of business
for which the members are most
familiar. as the retail and wholesale
business houses. manufacturers,
physicians. attorneys, clergymen.
hotels and restaurants. hospitals,
schools. railroads and foreign Ian
guages.
The publicity subcommittee viii
have cha$ge Of the different classes
and methods OF advertising, such
as newspapers. bulboards. street
banners. posters. store windows, etc.
Special permission has been obtain
ed from the city building depart
ment TO place cloth banner signs.
by 80 feet. across the streets from
the top Of buildings in several loca-
tions i'm the business district. Similar
street banners will also be placed H.
NIishawaka. New Carlisle. Walker
ton. North Liberty and Lakeville.
To Put Banners on Cars.
Permission viii be asked all aut1
owners OF the county TO place ban
ners on the sides OF their cars to
remain during the campaign The
parade OF automobiles from different
parts Of the county into the city Sat
urday afternoon. April 6. viii bs
started simultaneously from the
homes of the owners and each one
viii be asked TO equip their car with
or carry a noise making device OF
some description
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-12
ALLEGED PR0-GERMAN IS
CHARGED WITH MURDER
Ifernaiinnnl ~ SerYIce

International News Service:
BEDFORD. Ind. March 12.-JO-
seph PaCenbcrger. alleged prO-Ge--
man. who il charged with the muir
der Of Newton r. Lummer, farmer.
after d bitter controversy over the
war. todav is held for safe keeping
in the state reformatory AZ Jeffer-
sonviile. lie was spirited away from
here because OF high feeling.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-12

behind that at the high school. but
the booths will soon be completed.
say those in charge.
other agricultural exhibits are
shown at the court house.
Hans Rieg. famous linguist, ar
rived IN South Bend at 12:35 o'clock
this afternoon from indianapolis
where he delivered a talk last night.
Mr.. Rieg Will address a meeting ut
The high school tonight.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-12
SPECIAL JUDGE TO HEAR
CASE INVOLVING RATES

International News Service:
INDIA Ind, March Il
Henry y Spaan will sit as special
Judge in the hearing OF the case OF
the Lake Erie and Western railroad
against the public service commits
sion OF Indiana in the matter Of
freight rates allowed the Chicago.
Lake Shore and South Bend rail-
way The hearing opened in superior
court room. No. g. mere.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-12
SUFFERS SEVERE BURNS.

international News Service:
PRINCETON. Ind, March IL
Mrs. George Wolfe. bride OF three
months. j. suffering severe burns to
day as a result Of an explosion Of
gasoline. she mistook the huid for
kerosene and poured IL into boiling
Maicr
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-12
GERMAN TROOPS MOVING
TOWARD PORT OF ODESSA

AMSTERDAM March 12-Ger-
man troops are advancing on
Odessa. tie chief Russian port on
the Black sea. and at last reports
we're onIy about 10 miles away. ac-
rording 10 information received here
today from a German source. odessa
is in Ukrainia.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-12
AUSTRALIANS RAID
GERMAN POSITIONS.

international News Service:
LONDON. March 2.-Australian
troops again raided German posi-
tions in the Messines sector of the
West Flanders front during the
night killing a number Of Germans
and capturing a few prisoners. the
war Office announced today. The
British casualties were slight.
in the sectors of Armentieres and
YpreS there were artillery duels.