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The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-11-19
|f0RDEEE LAWYER
HAD COMMISSION
ARTHUR S. BUSY WOULD HAVE
GONE OVERSEAS AS CAPTAIN

Arthur s. Busy, one of the leading
young lawyers of Cordele, received
letter yesterday afternoon indicating
that he had been approved for COM
mission as captain for overseas SER
vice in the Judge Advocates depart
ment, and but for the cessation OF
hostilities he would have been sent
to render service in that special
work. He will not go, but he and many
| friends here and throughout Crisp and
adjoining counties will appreciate the
distinction conferred The letter
follows:
NOVEMBER 15,1918.
Mr. Arthur s. Bussey,
Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic
Ry. Co.,
Cordele Georgia.
Dear Sir
This office is in receipt of your
letter of November ~, in relation to
your application for a commission in
this department. You are advised that
your name was approved for a COM
mission as Captain, Army Service
Corps, duty over seas, some DAYS
since.
However, the cessation of hostili.
ties abroad prompted the General
STAFF to issue an order on November
18th, directing that no further COM
missions should issue. This order an
plies to all departments of the mill
tafy establishment and you are in.
formed that nothing further will he
done in the premises.
Very truly yours.
Charles E. Peddicord.
captain. Judge Advocate,
Assistant Executive Officer.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-11-19
POPE DENIES SORROW
OVER ITALIAN VICTORY

Rome. November. 1S.-The Osser-
vatore Romano, the official vatican
organ. today prints letter from
Pope Benedict TO Cardinal Gasparri,
the papal secretary of state In
which the pontiff says that after the
recent happy success of the Italian
armies efforts were made to excite
in the Italian public mind the belief
that the pope had experienced some
regrets over that in papal letter on
the first of August 1917, and on
other occasions. I'VE have territorial
questions between Austria and Italy
receive a solution conformable to the
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-11-19

leosvA HohsAseB 10 ots.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-11-19
FREE LOVE, In RUSSIA.
I" is B0LSHEVIk DECREE

Petrograd. Nov. 1S--Maidens OF IS
will have the choice Of their hus.
bands, and the later shall have no
right to protest, IL the decree OF the
Soviet in Russia, just announced, is
adhered to.
Russian girls under the Jurisdiction
of certain provincial Bolshevik soviets
will become the property OF the
state" when they reach the gaze of IL
and must register at the government
bureau OF free love- II the decree
stands.
Under the decree "A woman having
registered "has right to Choose from
among the men between Is and so a
cohabitant husband" The consent OF
the man chosen is not necessary, the
decree holds, the man chosen having
no right to register protest.
A similar privilege OF choosing
from among the registered women
is given TO every man between 10
and so, without the consent OF the
woman" This provision is described
as Sin the interest of the state"
Children born of such marriages are
to become the property Of the state"
Stringent rules and penalties are laid
down for the protection Of girls less
than Is.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-11-19

just aspirations of the people and re,
Gently we have given instructions to
the nuncio at Vienna to establish
friendly relations with the different
nationalties OF the Hungarian
empire which are now constituted in
dependent states
The letter says the churcns mis-
sion Of sanctification adapts itself to
the different forms of government
and accepts without difficulty the legi-
innate territorial and political varia-
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-11-19

81 was a private citizen living in. the
state of New York. Democrat as |
was, | needed the appeal of Republi-
can leaders, supported the Republican
nominee for congress i'll my district
and Roosevelt the Republican nomi-
nee, for governor of New York.
Il believed then, as | believe now,
that in time of war the duty of every
patriot is to support the president
with majority Of his own party in
the congress so that he may be unham
pered in the conduct of the war and
unity of action be absolutely secured"
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-11-19
M'ADOO SAYS WAS PATRIOTIC
AND VOTED FOR ROOSEVELT

Washington, Nov. IS. Secretary
McAdoo, in letter to Representative
Tess, chairman of the Republican con
gressional committee, said he voted
for Roosevelt for governo" of New
York in 1898 in order to supper, the
national administration in the war
with Spain.
"In 1885," Mr. McAdoo wrote in ans
wer to references to him in a state
ment issued by Representative Fess,
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-11-19
tons of the people.

tons of the people.
I'VE belive' the letter continues,
"that our ideas and appropriations be-
ing more generally known, no wise
person would wish to attribute to US
regrets which have no foundation"
The letter closes with an express
sion of hope that the war will be
succeeded by universal concord which
will bind the nations in a league fer
tile of well being.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-11-19

At birthday dinner in Battle the
hostess served a lemon pie made
from lemon which she had growA
on her own lemon tree.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-08-15
SUNDAY

Germans tonight hold Chaulnes-
Roye-Noyon line, allies making pro-
gress south of Noyon. Enemy's re-
serves coming into action and de.
Tense %stiffening all along battle front
from Noyon to Chaulnes. Desperate
fighting going on between British
army of Gen. Rawlinson and German
army of Won Der Marwitz. Enemy
counter attacked ~savagely west Of
Noyon and seems determined to hold
town at all costs. Germans materi-
ally stiffen defense against British,
American and French troops on
Picardy battle front, but unable to
stem tide.
Chaulnes, important railway town
in heart of Somme battle front and
key to southern line of German sal.
lent, captured by Australian and Ca
madam troops. Americans and Brit
ish press closely upon Braye Sur
Somme, aided by tanks and armored
cars. Across river Germans engaged
British at Lihons and vicinity.
Greater progress made by French
Immediately southwest and south of
Roye to Disc river. Drive line well
across ROye-Compiegne road and at
Cambronne reach road from Com
piegne to Noyon. Since capture of
Montdidier French penetrate east
ward to Tilloloy. seven miles, and to
Canny Sur Matz. eight and half
miles, through hilly region southwark
to the Disc averaged gains exceeding
miles, over front of twelve miles.
Situation south of the Somme be
coming more stabilized. No import
ant allied advance in last twelve
hours and at some places slight re-
tirement necessary.
Coming to surface in midst of fleet
of fishing schooners off Massachu.
sets coast German submarine TODAY
sunk nine vessels navy department
tonight announced.
Anti-bOlshevik movement in Russia
growing rapidly. %bolshevik soviet or
ganization virtually gone to pieces
and Nikolai Lenine, premier, and
Leon Trotzky, war minister, intend
to flee to Germany should situation
too serious.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-08-15
FLOWERS FOR THE DEAD

Sibley Tribune-We all do it. Even
editors. who of all men ought to know
better, keep their flowers of common
dation for the dead. We let the liv-
ing struggle through the hard spots
and sweat and grunt without a pleas
ant wOrd-sometimes even we bestow
upon them harsh and unjust criti-
cism-and when they fall in the bat
tie we hand them a bouquet. After
the senses are dulled to fragrance
we yield a belated appreciation. We
shouldn't do so. Life would be made
easier for all of us if each would learn
from his own experience to put him.
self in the others place. A pleasant
look and a kind word are often to
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-08-15
w D NJ e

Allied armies obtain further sue
cess over Germans in Soissons-Rheims
sector and to north in Montdidier re.
gion and further north in Flanders
between Lave and Clarence rivers.
East of Barisne on Vesle river, mid
way between scissors and Rheims,
American and French troops, after
stiff fighting, crossed river and held
all positions. French north Of Rheims
penetrated 400 yards in railroad tri-
angle beginning at Rheims and run.
ming northeastward toward Rethel and
northwestward to Laon. All positions
previously gained in Rheims-Soissons
attacks. Near where Vesle enters
Aisne east of scissors. French over
come all resistance of enemy and take
village of Ciercy-Salsogne. In Mont
didier sector French south and south
west Of town advanced line on import
ant sector, which represents junction
point of armies of German crown
prince and Crown Prince Rupprccht
OF Bavaria.
British deliver hard blow against
Germans. Follow advance in Lys sec
tor northwest of Labasse. pushed line
over front of five miles to depth of
thousand yards between Lave and
Clarence rivers. Maneuver will les
sen point of nasty salient that stood
as menace to British north and south.
Further gaining of footings by the
French and Americans across the
Vesle where pressure against Germans
toward the Aisne can be resumed
when further troops forded stream, /
gain of ground by French in railway
triangle north of Rheims looked upon
as great strategic value. From posi-
ton French able to dominate with
guns railway line owe which Germans
bring stores from northeast through
town Of Rethel and line running north
westward across the Aisne toward
Laon, used for removal of troops, guns
and supplies out of threatened zone.
Details Of American military aid to
Siberia for participation with Czecho-
Slovak forces given when announced
that Major General VIM. S. Graves
will command American forces. nu-
cleus of which will be two regiments
of regulars from Philippine Islands.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-08-15

against allied troops from south of
Somme river to below Roye checked.
Battle line north and on center, re-
mains virtually as on Monday, al.
though allied troops bettered position
land take additional prisoners.
Americans and French still in en-
virons of Bray, north of river, while
south Of river Germans in possession
of Chaulnes and Roye, which intend
to defend at all hazards.
Germans lot merely on defensive.
At various points here and there they
deliver violent counter attacks against
allies and are also bombarded fierce
ly in the real areas.
French gain control of entire mas
sif of Lassignye on southern part of
battle front. This gives command of
town of Lassigny and valley of Divette
as we'll as entire district north. Not
only Jutfianking Roye, but bringing
Noyon nearer range of big guns.
! "a " lloil lpItS " AlUSll,
considerable activity on part of Brit
ish and French forces against Ger
mans. 4
Since beginning Of allied counter
offensive on July IS, 10000 prisoners
and more than 1000 guns captured
from enemy.
German submarine. operating off
Virginia coast attacked by American
destroyer, used seventeen depth
bombs to get raider. Submarine did
not reappear and oil on surface Of
sea.
In heht with submarine yesterday
off North Atlantic coast British armed
merchantmen arriving today, claims it
sunk the U-boat. Details not made
public.
Austrians reported moving immense
amount of material and great numbers
troops in direction of Italy and ex-
pected to attempt another offensive
on Italian front.
Czecho Slovaks in Russia opposing
bOlsheViki elements formally recog-
niZed by Great Britain as an allied
nation and armies as an allied force.
waging warfare against Teutonic DOW
erS.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-08-15
MONDAY

Nearly $1,000 prisoners and 700 guns
taken by allies in Picardy. Town OF
Roye which Germans defend desper.
ately, evacuated. British tanks seer
operating east of town.
Battle appears approaching end of
first phase, with lines steadily hard.
ening on front. Assistance rendered
by Americans in this fighting com
p%aratively small. but important.
Germans reinforced with artillery
and infantry, resisting more strongly
between the Avre and Disc, fresh di.
visions unable to stop French who
have firm hold Of Thiescourt plateau.
South Of Roye and northwest of Noy-
on French positions command only
roads leading from Roye and Ribe,
court, toward Noyon, over which en-
envy can withdraw artillery.
AS near as car be learned, battle
line from north to south runs near
Mericourt, Proyart, Rainecourt, and
Lihons, apparently secure in British
hands. after nghting; thence west of
Chaulnes, through or near Chilly.
thence through Fouquescourt, Pa
~villers. Damery and Cechy, L-Echelle,
A~rmaincourt, Dancourt, Popincourt.
Roye-sur-Matz. Mureuil. Samson and
Antoval, striking the old line near
Ribecourt.
After bitter contest Americans and
British gain foothold in Bray-Sur.
Somme. Short distance across river.
south, British take Proyart and mid.
way of line presses on east of Beau
fort to FouQuescourt in maneuver
which resulted in further %outf1anking
of Chaulnes from south and Roye
fro mnorth.
French in rolling country immedi-
ately north of Disc river, captured
Curry, position of great value, lying
southwest Of L~assigny, and at several
other points southwark to the region
of the Disc, have advanced line fur.
Their toward Noyon.
Won Hutier trying to hold on Rove
Noyon line. Strong enough at Noyon
end, where flank rests on the Disc.
but should British succeed in de-
bouching from villages Of Lihons.
Thilly, Francart, Fresnoy, and Coyen.
court in general direction of Nesle
o Hutier's right at Roye would be
turned, cut off and hopelessly lost.
Aside from Amiens-Montdidier sec.
tor. little fighting or any of the front.
Along the Vesle Germans> again
launched violent counter attacks
against Americans and French who
hold ground or north bank of stream.
Counter attack failed.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-08-15
FRIDAY

Over front Of more than 20 miles
British and French sweep back Ger
mans eastward acros plains Of Pic
ardy north Of the Somme east of Nor.
lancourt 10 eastern bank of Avre
northeast of Montdidier. Offensive
progress made Friday over entire
bag of prisoners largely increased;
numerous guns and great quantities
Of war stores taken and heavy cas-
ualties inflicted. Losses of Anglo
French forces relatively small.
Allied forces have 1900 German
prisoners. and between 200 and 300
guns, many Of heavy caliber, and in
Vulnerable machine guns, trench NOR
tars and small weapons.
North of Picardy theater Germans
also give ground on two important
sectors-on Lys salient, northwest Of
La Bassee, and in region southwest
Of Ypres NORTH Of KENNEL. On Lys
sector territory over front of seven
miles evacuated by enemy, while north
of KENNEL British advance line over
1000 yards. Maneuyers indicate Ger
mans either considered ground inse-
cure or that crown prince Rupprecht's
army has been decreased in strength
to rush reinforcements to battle zone
where German armies in south are
harassed.
After British penetrated Picardy sal
lent 13 miles in center toward import
ant railroad junction of Chaulnes,
northern and southern TANKS of bat
tie front gave way before pressure Of
British and French.
On north British capture Morlan-
court and press eastward, while on
south Pierrepont, Contoire and Ar
villers taken by French, who drove
wedge to distance of more than eight
and one-half miles.
Tanks, armored cars and cavalry
still working throughout region. air.
soar far behind lines, bombing
transportation troops movements and
bridges over Somme by which enemy
e%ndeavors to escape, Along line the
Germans destroy ammunition depots
as they quit positions. With new turn
of events Montdidier is uncomfortable
with allies hammering cross-fre al
Germans holding it, only railroad lead
ing into town under their guns.
evacuation of town possible.
With further pressure eastward and
entire Montdidier salient
may be abandoned.
Little fighting of moment on Vesle
except reciprocal artillery duels.
Americans made another crossing of
he Vesle and captured Fismette,
northwest Of Fismes.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-08-15
SATURDAY

French drive Germans for import
ant gam east Of Montdidier. City
fell t. hrench army midday Saturday
Before 7jE,ht fall victorious French
had battle line onward to depth OF
six miles on front of 20 miles.
Crushed by impact of British, French
and American offensive from Albert
to Disc river, north of Compiegne,
German forces stream back toward
Somme river and Nesle-Noyon canal.
Enemy in full retreat all along front.
French patrols are in Chaulnes, prin-
cipal German center west of Somme.
Montdidier taken by allies. North of
Somme, stubborn enemy resistance at
Chappilly. South of Montdidier the
French plunged through German
lines on hills west of Matz river and
reported to be at Marqueglise.
Germans in serious position east of
Montdidier. Allies closed In an Chaul-
mes and have town under artillery fire
for two days. If Chaulnes is lost
Germans forced to make long, peril
Gus march eastward over country
roads toward Noyon. In center Ger
mans reported in full retreat. Allied
airmen see roads filled with German
motor lorries and active in bombing
these lines Of transportation. Bridges
of Somme river south of Peronne I'M
der fire.
Number of prisoners captured dur
ing offensive very large. Hinted at
Paris that it exceeds figure given out
in official statements. Allied troops
found little opposition and captured
more prisoners than possible to han
die, including German general and
staff, showing elements of surprise at
tack. British report prison camps
back OF Amiens so full impossible to
hold more. Allies, captured all artil-
lery in this sector.
Since American forces occupied
Fismette, northern suburb of Fismes,
on Vesle, no reports of further at.
tacks in that region. Believed that
allies are gathering themselves for
new assault which may effect great
battle going on further northt. AL.
though there have been rumors Of
heavy nghting south Of Arras, no con-
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-08-15
THURSDAY

Battle ground between Amiens and
Montdidier again scene of contest
British and French aggressors and un
der onslaughts in first days battle
they penetrated deeply into German
positions over front of more than 20
miles, reaching from Breaches to Nor
lancourt. Intensive artillery prepa.
ration aided by misty weather allied
attack took Germans completely by
surprise and they fed pell nell be.
fore tanks, motor machine gun bat.
teries, cavalry and infantry. All OBJ.
j~ectives set for Australians, Cana
dams, Englishmen and Frenchmen at.
tanned in quick time and at last &C.
counts Thursday night allied forces
still making progress. Wherever en-.
envy turned to give battle he was de.
cisively defeated.
Thousands of Germans made pris-
oner. Large numbers Of guns cap.
tured. great quantities of war mater.
ials taken and a score or more of vii
lagos an dhamfets %reoccupied. Heavy
casualties inflicted on enemy.
At deepest point penetration of
German line about seven and a half
miles, eastward from Villers-Breton-
neux to Framerville, two to FIVE miles
gained all along front from Montdidier
to Morlancourt. Fighting extended
north Of Morlancourt to Albert sector.
Advance of allies in center places
them astride the railroad leading from
Vilters- Bretonneux to important juno
ton at Chaulnes. Present offensive of
French and British promises seriously
menace to entire German front from
sea to Rheims. If drive proceeds
eastward any great depth it will affect
armies of German crown prince now
fighting between the Aisne and the
Vesle and make impracticable stand
north of the Aisne along the Chemen-
des-Dames.
On Vesle front little fighting Thurs
day except in line Strengthening oper-
atoms on north bank. where, under
rain of shells both Ameri-
can and French troops improved their
German guns not alone play
Ing up allied forces, but also ham,
.er at bridges cross stream over
which men make way to northern
to reinforce comrades there.
What effect present battle southeast
Of Amiens Is to have on vesle-Aisne
front remains to be een
American army greeted with delight
news that Franco-British forces
smashing blow at enemy on
front In Picardy theater. Full
sxtent OF thrust not observable in
military way but outstanding fact to
observers was that Marshal Foch
found himself able to strike again on
heels * victory 1t the Marne which
I'M y bang pressed.
Hing ysrdinand Of Bulgaria with
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-08-15

one bearing the heat and burden like
a cup of cold water to parched lips.
We should give flowers to the living.
The dead do not need them.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-08-15
Weekly Summary of War News
Brief Account Of Daily Happenings
INT Of Daily Happenings

crown prince and princess arTdvt,A
Wednesday at Nauheim, Germany. Be-
lieved in Copenhagen that King Fer
dinand left Bulgaria because of in
ternal conditions.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-08-15
TUESDAY

French on southern end of line win
points of great value on hills between
the Disc and the Matz. where Las.
signy and Noyon are ultimate objec-
tives. :
Strength Of German opposition
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frmation yet. Nothing known of sit
uation in Flanders, where on Friday
Germans were reported withdrawing
from advanced positions.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-08-15

What if we loses this blinkin' war
after all, Bill?"
We'll, all | can say is-them what
finds it is quite welcome to keep it,"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-02-10
New Nrdmor Auto Company.

ABDMOnE. okla. Fcb s-The
Master Truck Sales corporation has
boon organized here for the purpose
~ serving ~ distributors Of the Mas
ten motor truck Tor the entire state
Tho iucorporalorH are X, -. Dulancy.
i t. CTump and r. Winfrey The
company will become active ~ once In
the establishment of agencies through
Out tho state. ana when these have
uccu established n spirited advertising
campaign viii be sRRed 10 acduaint
industrial companies with tho virtues
or the Master truck.
a. -. Dulaney, president OF The new
company is also at the head ot the
slaughter Motor company Of this city.
which has made an excellent record
iu the rale of Maxwell cars and trucks
tu the southern portion of oklahoma
The government will limit the output
of motor cars ior the period OF the
war" said MIR Delaney, but Will en-
courage the building OF trucks be
cause they are regarded now rs "A
necessity 10 the indus inl life of the
nation and Il IL wise dealer who
tDkes this view and secures the agency
Of Que or more standard trucks