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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-05
Hottest Weather in Forty
Years Causing Serious
Injury.
HOT WINDS BLAST
GROWING FIELDS
Little Moisture in Soil and continu.
anes Of Heat Wave Will Result Dis.
a'trousIy-No Relief in Sight, 40.
eordins to Government Weather Blu.
reauLciarinda Officially Reports 11s
Degrees in Shade.

Des Moines, Aug. 5.-Great damage
TO corn, especially In the southern
part OF the state, is resulting from
ioWas fost intense heat wave In forty
years. according to Charles D. Reed,
head Of the federal weather and crop
bureau here. Clarinda, with a temper
ature OF 11s degrees yesterday, was
the hottest point in the state. In Des
Moines the mercury climbed to 11O.2
degrees and ut noon today prospects,
We're that the figure would be eoualed
today.
Hot winds are causing the corn to
curt In many sections in the southern
part OF the state, particularly in tn.
southwest quarter, MIR. Reed said to-
day.
'There Is little moisture in the soil
and continuance OF the present heat
wave would Jesuit disastrously to
many fields he said.
No Relief in Sight. fe =
Temperatures corresponding to thos,
o. Yesterday We're reported from other
IaI1s OF the state. No Immediate re-
nei Is In sight. according to the fed
eral weather bureau, which predicts
q continuance OF the heat wave to-
night and tomorrow. :.
Low humidity kept down the NUM-
Der of prostrations.
Clarinda experienced 113 degrees
yesterday. y,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-05

Paris. Aug. 5.-There was a lull in
the battle along the Soissons- Rheims
front last night and the breathing spell
extended into this morning. The Ger
mans are being favored by the weather
conditions, which have transformed the
Vesle river banks into swamps and
'morasses. and they are making sitter
stand here than has been anticipated.
French detachments which crossed
the Vesle are meeting with resistance
from the Germans, says the official
statement from the war office today. It
is declared there is nothing of i'm
portance to report from the front. The
statement reads:
There is nothing of Importance to
report from the battle front. Small
French detachments which crossed the
Vesle are meeting with German resist
ance everywhere"
Strewn With German Dead.
Allied forces in pursuit of the Ger
mans have passed thru verftable char
mel houses, strewn with the debris OF
war. Bodies of men and horses are
mingled with hcoken down vehicles
alongside OF fonster ammunition
dumps, some partially exploded all
others intact.
Bodies Of Germans found in clusters
beyond the range of the allied artil.
lery indicate that severe punishmenta
was inflicted on the fleeing columns by
the French, American, aud British
aviators.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-05
SUNDAYS CASUALTY LIST.
five Killed In Action, Two Died o
Wounds, Large Number Wounded.

Five Killed In Action, Two Died Of
Wounds, Large Number Wounded.
Washington, Aug. 6.-The following
Iowans are named in the list sent Sum
day by General Pershing:
Killed in action Corporal Lew W..
Davis. Hedrick; Corporal Fred w.
Wlrst, ITO Queen street, Dubuque; Pri-
vate Henry Daily, Burlington: Private
Fred Davis. Council Bluffs: Private
lRouyn e. Leonard, Emmetsburs.
Died of wounds-Lee r. Simon, Bar.
ney: Philip w Young. Montpelier.
: Wounded severely-Privates Otto p.
jacobson. Britt: Carl O. johnson, Pom
eroy; Joseph Miller, Clarion; John A.
Welcher, Van Vert.
Wounded. degree undetermined-Ser-
geant j. Virgul Buckmaster, Stuart;
Sergeant Herman w. Thompson, East
Peru; Corporal Charles r. Burdick,
Farrag gut: Corporal Walter D. Flynn,
Shenandoah: Privates Ralph Burrows,
Vinton: Herman w. Thomson, East.
Peru: Frank Flaherty. Anamosa; Frank
p. Hancock, Dubuque; Will B. Harper,
Blanchard; Lyle T. Head, Greenfield;
Edward Holverson. Decorah: James
Kasper. Cedar Rapids: David w. Acur-
lock. Sioux City; William J. Seals.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-05
NO INVASION OF RUSSIA,
Small Forces to Help Allies Guard
Supply Ports.

washington; Aug. 5.-The formal re-
ply OF the Japanese government to the
american proposal for joint action by
Japan, the entente powers, and the
United States in Siberia was delivered
to Acing Secretary Polk Saturday by
Vlscount lshii. the Japanese ambas-
sador
Then the United States government
tonight gave out a statement of it's
purpose and aims in Russia, the salient
points of which are:
Military Intervention on a large scale
would add to confusion in Russia
, America and Japan will send small
forces to occupy yIadivostok and to
safeguard the territory behind the
Czecho- Slovaks
Japan accepts American proposal to
aid Russia In economic reconstruction
The statement in full as To the
washington governments purpose and
aims In extending military and econ
omlc aid to Russia, issued in the form
OF Statement to the press ON the
American-Japanese action in Siberia"
from the acting secretary of state. as
follows:
In he judgment of the government
OF the United States-a Judgment ar
rived at after repeated and very search
ing considerations of the whole situ-
ation-military Intervention in Russia
would be made likely to add to the pres
ent sad confusion there than to cure it.
and would injure Russia rather than
help her out Of her distresses
Such military intervention as has
been most frequently proposed, even
supposing it to be efficacious in it's i'm
mediate object Of delivering an attack
upon Germany from the cas-. would,
in its judgment, be more likely to turn
out to be merely method of mailing
use of Russia than to be method of
serving her
Her people, il they profited by it at
all. could not profit by 1t in time to
deliver them from their present des-
perate difficulties. and their substance
would meantime be used to maintain
foreign armies. not to reconstitute
their own or to feed their own men.
women, and children.
we are bending all our energies
now to the purpose, the resolute and
confident purpose. of winning on the
western front, and it would. in the
Judgment Of the government Of the
United States. be most unwise to di-
vide or dissipate our forces
"As the government Of the United
States sees the present circumstances.
therefore. military action is adpniesibla
in Ruseia CGH onfs 10 fehdef such pro.
+e~.:Gh and help as is possible to the
Czecho-Slovaks against the armed Aus
trian and German prisoners who are
attacking them and to steady any ef-
forts at tself-government or self defense
in which the Russians themselves may
be willing to accept assistance
Whether from Vladivostok or from
Murmansk and Archangel. the only
resent object for which American
troops will be employed will be. to
guard military stores which may sub
seauently be needed by Russian forces
and to render such aid as may be ac-
'ceptable to the Russians in the organ.
ization Of their own self defense.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-05
BIG CARGO SHIP LAUNCHED.
Mrs. Wilson christsns First Of 10
vesssls Built at Hoo jsland.


Mrs. Wilson christsns First Of 1870
Vessels Built at Hog island.
Philadelphia. Aug. 5.--With a hearty
God-speed from the president Of the
United States and Mrs. Wilson the
1910 ton cargo carrier Questionck. the
frst. Of 1sO ships to be built at the
Hog Island plant, was successfully
launched at 1890 o'clock this after
noon.
President Wilson, accompanied by
Mrs. Wilson. arrived at. the Hog Island
ship yard At 1880 p. M today on a
special train.
Mrs Wilson. with the president
standing at her side. christened the
ship 40 nearly 10000 persons standing
IN the broiling, sun wildly cheered.
The president made no address, but
in response to the urgent appeal OF the
crowd he waved his hat and shouted:
< Good luck. to yoii.-
Mrs Wilson snilingly repeated this
sentiment.
The presidential party returbed to
Washington after remaining. Ia the
yards less than thirty minutes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-05
FLYERS VISIT MlDpLEwEsr.
Itinerary For American and Britisl
Aviators Tentatively Arranoed.

Itinerary For American and British
Aviators Tentatively Arranged.
Washington. Aug. 5.-Cities to be
visited by American and British avia-
tors have been selected and ap-
proximate dates determined u,on. I'm
favorable weather conditions may
cause alterations of some Of the dates.
Maj. C. X. Rheinehort, u. S. A., will
be in command of the party, which
will start from Washington. and the
guest of honor J. will be Brig.-Gen.
Charles F. Lee. c. NJ. g., veteran Brit-
ish aviator, now head of the British
aviation mission to the United States.
In the party will be several Ameri-
can and British aviators and flights
and lectures will be given at the differ
ent cities named. The cities announced
follow:
Cincinnati, Aug. IA: Dayton, Aug.
lj: Columbus. Aug. Is; Cleveland. Aur.
17-1s: Toledo. Aug. 10: Detroit, Aug.
2o-21; Indianapolis. Aug. 22-23; St.
Louis. Aug. 24-25; Kansas City, Aug.
2S-27: Des Mcines. Aug. 28@29:
Omaha, Aug. 3o-s1: Minneapolis and
st. Paul, Sept. 1. 2 and ;; Milwaukee.
Sept. 4; Chicago, Sept. SIS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-05
GERMANS BATTLE TO
PREVENT DISASTER
Fighting Desperately to Prevent Big Breach in Lines Before Stand Can
be Taken On Asne RyeFIood in ves Hampeng Allied Pursuit.
Advance North Of marne Compes Germans to Withdraw Lines
in Front Of British at Amiens in Order to Foestal
Another Turning Movement Number Of Prisoners
Taken by Allies Not Yet Revealed

by the Associated PreSS1 4
weakened by the defeat the Sossons Rheims front the
the front from Ypres to Rheims.
While continuing their retirement the Germans have aban
doned good defensive positions in Pcardy Aens
The operations north and south of the Somme have been
only OF local character but indicate that German command
aware of the danger of attack north of the present battle
The Vesle region virtually has been cleared of enemy
troops and Fismes is in the hands of Americans having
been carried by storm In the region the French
are north OF the Ane river beowls confluence with the vese
Enemy resistance apparently has been growing stronger
from Fismes to Rheims However the Vese flood
possible the resistance be due to the inability Of the Ger
mans to move to the north bank.
Allied troops having fattened the Mskne pocket have
not advanced rapidly during the last otyght hours
probable that heavy artillery will have to be brought up
Germans persist in trying to hold at various points along the
There is little doubt in allied capitals that the German
crown prince VIII retire 70 the north OF the Aisne His esist
allies breaking thru and them from getting between
the Vesle and the A;sne ss 49, s@~-
The heights Of Chen des Danes offer the most suitable
defensive position but this would be precarous if the
advance north Of the Asne in the Sosson region
This also would threaten seriously the enemy positions
salient about Montdier and the line farther north
card and possibly accounts for the withdrawal north and
south Of the Solnme
British troops hold Hamrnel and Dernancourt on the
west bank of the Ance and the Germans of the
river At Albert where the Ancre divides the town. The stua-
From Mesn-St Georges west of Montddier to Braches
the Germans retiring the Avre Their retrograde
aeady mas averaged two miles mile front
French hold Braches have penetrated into Hafgcour
on the outskirts of Courtemalche
The movement to the eastern banks of the Avre
both defensive in character The German holdings west of
the rivers not large but would have ump
ing off, places in future operations The allies control the
heights west of each stream The enemy positions on the west
bank important if the drive Anens was to be
continued
Great quantities of ammunition and guns been taken
by allied troops south of the Vse No additional report on the
total of made since the middle of last week
but in Paris is declared that when the aggregate of
captured is made known lit will thrill the allied world" Cen
era Persng reports that American troops alone have captured
8400 men and 1873 guns .a
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-05
HUNS MAY ABANDON AIsNE.

Unless Huge Reserves Be Brought Up,
Retreat to Chemin Certain.
Washington. Aug. 5.-Evidepce that
the German armies elected from the
Aisne- Marine salient have been dealt a
smashing blow came last night from all
quarters.
Losses in men, guns and war mate
rial, 1t is indicated. are so great that
the full scoAe of the victory can not
yet be gauged.
General Pershing's official report yes
terday for the first time cast aside mill
tary reserve and decared "the full fruits
Of victory" had been realized.
Even aAhis message was being given
out new reports from France showed
further advances realized yesterday and
the enemy's TANKS turned.
No Halt At Aisne.
1t seemed certain, on the face of
these reports, that the enemy could not
halt at the Aisne unless he massed
many more reserves to relieve the dis
organized forces Of the German crown
prince. -
Flooded streams again have inter-
vened in behalf of the allied armies, as
at the Piave in the. Italian counter
stroke. .N,-.----.-----.,..
The rise Of the Vesle behind the Ger
man rear guard apparently threw into
confusionA the whole organization pro-
tecting the withdrawal of the main
armies.
, 1t was not clear whether General
Pershing's message reporting that s.4oo
prisoners and l3S guns had been cap
tured by the Americans alone included
those taken in yesterdays swift rush
to Fismes or only those Of the preced-
ing period Of the counter offensive.
1t was regarded as probable, however
that the captures made yesterday were
still to be reported. Other reports in
dicate large captures of both men and
guns in the rush to the Vesle.
Reports that the enemy was hur-
rying new reserves from the north at
tracted particular attention. II Ger
man reserves in Flanders and Picardy
are withdrawn, 1t was regarded cer-
tain that the British viii force the an
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-05
new MAN-POWER
BILL INTRODUCED.
General Crowder Urges
Prompt Action to Fill
Ranks Of Selectives.
Hopes to Have Legislation Enacted in
Time to Call For Registration on
Sept. -of More Than 100000 Men
sstwssn 50 and IS, Only 10000 Arr
Estimated to es Among the .Etsse-
tivss' Who Could bs Summoned.

Washington, Aug. 3-The new ad-
ministration manpower bill extending
the selective service act to all men be-
tween the ages or 1s and is. inclusive,
and authorizipg the prssident to Gail
such persons into military service I'm
such sequence Of ages and at such
times" as he may prescribe. was intro
duced today in both houses OF con.
gress.
Inc measure, which was prepared bp,
secretary Baker, with, approval of. the
president and Provost Marshal General
Crowder was referred to military COM
mittees. The bill will be considered as
soon as the summer recess is over, the
latter part Of this month";
Senator Curtis, of Kansas and SEN
ator Jones, of Washington, favored
calling quorum Of the senate 40 the
Dill could be taken up as soon as acted
on by committee.
Registration Day Sept. s.
General Crowder in a statement .,,h
mitted by Senator Chamberlain. .mg-
gested Sept. as the date for the req
ls.ratlon within the proposed new ages.
weekly registration Of youths attain
ing the ages of 21 during the next few
weeks was proposed as the only means
OF obtaining the 100000 men to, be
called to the colors in September. This
could be done by presidential proclama-.
tion and would add about 10000 men
to the number available.
After carrying out the program for
july and August. It was pointed out
that only 100000 of the 1918 registrants
would be left.
Provide For Three Months.
The second and more difficult aues-
tion, General Crowde1s statement
added rs how we. can supply on time
the 100000 required for each of the
months of October, November and De-
cember. The British Canadian treaty.
would help out to the extent of about
$4,000 men. which is not even the con-
ventional drop in the bucket
If we could assume that the law
would be enacted I'M the. remaining
days of August we would have a basis
OF calculating the results to be attained
under it. AS 1 ftated' to the senate
military committee a minimum period
OF ninety days is necessary to enroll
and classify all the men in the :,ddi-
tional classes suggested.
Perhaps we could receive assurance
OF enactment of the legislation in the
house following its Ieconvening SO that
1t might be taken UP In the senate On
Aug. rs and passed there. syThis would
enable US to contemplate Sept. 5 as a
national registration day"
Few EAectives Past a2.
Between the a oao ~
estimated there are 10,02s,s7s males.
but taking into consideration those
married and those subject to deferred
classification for physical condition or
other. reasons, he estimates that the
met electives would total COL ,2ss.
Between 1S and 20 he estimates the
number of males at 3,317.671 of which
the met electives" would total 1897.
6o9, making q, total Of effectives pro-
vided In the new proposed ages
2.3s8.845.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-05
MUST EXPAND
PORT FACILITIES
To Provide Maximum Service Of U. s.
Merchant Marine Harbor Facilities
on Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific Must
Be Increased Two or Three Fold.

"SsS"AHS WArlu0 V1acoor fAclIIt10O
on Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific Must
Be increased Two or Three Fold.
Washington. Aug 5.--Port and
harbor facilities along the Atlantic,
the gulf and the Pacific, must be ex-
panded two or three fold to provide
for the maximum service Of the Amer
lcan merchant marine now In the
making, when once 1t is released from
war traffic.
immediate expansion Is necessary at
many ports SO that coal for New Eng
land war industries can be moved by
water.
These facts have been established
In the study OF port conditions made
by the recently crea,ed port and flar-
.poS facilities committee OF the ship
ping board headed by Edward F..
Carey. Present facilities are shown to
be inadequate and in time new ports
may be created.
The comfittes. besides its plans for
port expansion, will consider the d.
version of imports and exports from
northern to southern ports, particu-
larly shipments from the middlewest,
and in Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Enlargement OF Pacific ports Is re-
sarded as necessary with expansion of
trade with the Orient.
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troops. according to the French official
communication issued this evening.
The French also have crossed the Vesle
at several points and have captured
Jonchery
Crack Prussian guards. the pest
troops in the German army. made the
final stand and were overwhelmed.
Taking advantage of every possible
point Of cover, they offered terrible -c-
sistance. retreating from house to
house.
In the northern outskirts OF the town
the Prussians faced about for their
supreme effort and went down in utter
defeat before the smashing. Irresistible
blows delivered by the Franco Amer
leans.
Battle Man TO Man.
1t was man to man all the way. which
only emphasizes the great victory
announced officially tonight by the war
office.
While the Franco.Americans were
completing their capture Of Fismes.
bulwark and nerve center Of the Ger
man defense. Fouch swung both wings
OF his triumphant forces forward.
Gross Aisne for Three Miles.
Northwest Of Rheims he forced q
crossing of the vesle at four points be-
tween Muison and Jonchery. Tonight
the Germans are battling bitterly to
hold La Neuvilette. nearly two miles
back; OF the northern bank Of the vesie.
AT the other end OF the thtrty7itwo
mile front. around Soissons, Gen. Man
gin delivered another powerful stroke
which won the northern bank of the
Aisne for his troops on the three-mile
front between Soissons ard venizll
All along the line between SoKIsons
and Rheims the battle Il, now in the
open, according to dispatches tonight
One report says the number OF prison.
ars taken, when announced, will thrill
the allied countries
The Germans are fighting rear guard
actions and are continuing their con-
fused retreat with all possible speed
toward the Aisne.
\ It Is not race between Mangin's
army on the allied left wing and the
retiring German forces and the odds
seems to be against the enemy.
Turns Line Of Aisns.
Indeed. it appears that the collapse
Of the German right wing already has
allowed Mangin to turn the line Of the
Aisne by his swift advance between
scissors and venizel
{ II this be true, the first line on which
-Ludendorff can hope to make anything
like a determined stand is along the
Chemin- Des- Danes. which rightly par
allels the Aisne, north of the river
the old line from which the crown
prince began his drive Of May 81, which
carried him to the Marne
= Allied cavalry is now in the lead
everywhere, with the fatigued infantry
following closely, well supplied by ar
tillery, which is kept apace the ad-
vance with extraordinary speed,
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emy out of the salients no holds at
these two points.
Foch Plans Interest.
Whether General Foch will carry his
lines back to the Chemin des Danes,
north Of the Aisne. can not be fore
told.
officers say It depends upon the plans
of larger strategy that have been
formed.
Many believe that unless there should
be wholly unexpected collapse Of the
German machine, Foch will not press
beyond the Aisne until salients in Flan-
ders and Plcardy had been owe, ne.
As the situation looks to- % GERS
said. the enemy has vir' - ,sthing
to show for all the u, ,.xpended
during May and Ju, ~
AS a debit he he .1ough prison.
ers. guns and .dl to cripple a
third of his - S.ces on the west
ern front. >Ol.. \ ,up of armies is re-
garded out of sattle for the present
year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-05
HUN RESISTANCE sTFFEhs.

Grown Princes Troops Along Aisns
and vesls FIGHT stubbornIy.
With the Trench Army In France,
Aug. 5.-German resistance along the
banks OF the Aisne and Vesle rivers Is
growing more stubborn. Allied patrols
which have crossed these rivers have
met with stern resistance.
In the neig1borhood OF Muison. on
the south side OF the Vesle. the Ger
mans fought f'ercely last evening be-
fore they were forced back
The battle was especially severe
around the vautcs farm and the ad-
1acent woods.
On the end Of the line nearest
Rheims a heavy artillery duel Is going
on
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-05

highly satisfactory. and the indications
seem palmer that the Germans do not
intend, further south. to make per-
manent stand on the banks of the
Aisne, but that they will retreat to the
Chemin des Danes ridge
This is one of the strongest posi-
tions in France, and for the moment
they probably will try to hold the
French while getting away with their
great accumulation Of stores and anu-
Eitions.
The allies captured the Chemin des
Danes once and may do so again.
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Retreat in Picardy.

London, Aug. 4.-On the British front
the Germans have withdrawn between
iMontdidier and :Moreudl, distance OF
tep miles. The French hold the slopes
down to the western side Of the Ayre
river.
The situation around Albert is
somewhat obscure, but the British
have been closely following the enemy
and it is known that the villages OF
Hamel and Dernancourt are in the
possessions Of the alhes
Back to Chsmin.
njf,ro <,<,O,~idA
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-05
oeIwein Soldier Killed.

Oelwein. Aug. "a message re-
ceived Saturday conveys the intelli-
gence that an Oelwein boy, L. l.. Reed.
has gone west" while fighting brave
ly on the battle front in France.
He is well remembered by many Oel-
vein people and only last November
was in the city visiting his family
while on short furlough from Camp
Dodge.
1t was in Valley City. N. D., last
September that ne Joined the army
and was member Of Company T..
Fifty-ninth infantry. From North
Dakota he went to Camp Dodge for
training. He went across to France
about three months ago.