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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-30
ARTERY OF LEG SEVERED
Charles Pitcher of Austin the Victim
of Auto Accident

Charles Pitcher of Austin had the
artery of Mis- right leg severed in the
cash made by the windshield of his
overturning car His neck was also
twisted. Fortunately he lives. Mr. and
Mrs. Pitcher of Austin, and her
mother, Mrs. Hitter and her niece,
Miss Hitter of Rochester, and
friend, were in the car at the time
it tuned turtle into the ditch near
Owatonna. Mrs. Pitcher was driving
the car. They went to pass another
car on its way to Owatonna. Both
cars were going very swift and when
Mrs. Pitcher attempted to turn back
to the road. the wheel was held fast
by the side of the grade and the car
went over turning upside down.
Mr.. Pitcher was bleeding badly
when he was pulled from the wind
shield in which he hal been thrown
He was dazed. In another car, he was
taken to Owatonna City hospital
where he is under the treatment of
a physician.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-30
FORGERY, IS THE CHARGE
Walter Williams Is Under Arrest At
Blue Earth City

Fairmont, August 2S.-Walter VIII
liams, who formerly worked for E.
Haertel and resided in Fairmont, is
under arrest at Blue Earth on charges
of forgery, according to reports
reaching here today
Williams, it is said, issued a check
for S25 on Mr. Haertel and also de-
camped with $50 expensive money
belonging to the monument dealer.
He was first arrested in Wisconsin,
but escaped from the sheriff in La
Crosse hotel He was later captured
at Charles City, la, and taken to Blue
Earth.
Williams, it is declared. deserted
his wife by giving her fake tele-
gram telling her that her mother was
i'll and ordering her to come home.
After she went, Mr. Haertel said, he
disappeared.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-30
JOHN DE GRANT.

Paris, August 28.-4 P. M.-The
German line is slowly cracking along
whole front of over fifty miles. AL
lied pressure continually hammerine
the enemy positions has slowly re-
1uced them to a state of crumblin2
ruins that must soon give way and
m axe general retreat. From Lassig-
ny to the Arras sector the front is
weakening and SCATTERING before the
sledge like blows of the combined al
lied forces.
An enemy retrea, IS rapidly devel :
oping which must soon throw their
forces behind the Ham and Perrone
line. Cavalry is operating among the
ranks Of the fleeing enemy and one
of the heaviest and flercest battles OF
the campaign is believed to be pend
ing. One American army corps boasts
the capture of eighty boche guns.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-30
TYLER STORM STRUCK
SCARE FOR THE FOLKS
Wind, Hail, Rain PeIted Village;
Frank Stemper Cut BY
Glass
I Associated Press Dispatch. ]

Tyler, August 28-A terrific rain,
hail and wind storm struck Tyler this
morning, tampemng the relief work
and causing considerable small dam
age. Private Frank Stemper of the
Mankato guard was cut by flying
glass. Patients in the emergency hos
pital were in a panic, but no damage
resulted there Persons in the hotel
fearing the building would collapse
rushed out.
General w. F. Rhinow and H. l..
Brady, federal disbursement officer,
arrived at Tyler today to continue
the work of aiding the village
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-30
CHAULKES now IN FRENCH
HANDS; KEEP FP ADVANCE
FRENCH TROOPS ARE
HITTING UP THE HUNS
WEBB MILLER

Paris, August 23.-French troops
are fighting their way forward
along the whole ChauInes Noy-
on pocket front. The advance is
met with heavy resistance from
the German rear guard which is
fighting vaIiantIy to cover the re-
treat successfully. Several divi-
sions have advanced completely
past Roye and are now well on
the road to Noyon. The advance
along this sector is less than four
miles from NesIe.
1t is expected that the Germans
will turn at the NesIe front and
will offer desperate resistance to
protect their troops while pas
sage across the river is being
forced. Unless the Teutons sue
coed in making successful re-
treat across the river their po-
sition will be precarious one.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-30
FRED FERGUSON.

With the American Army In Francs
August 2S.-Sharp infantry fighting is
reported to be in pro"ress practically
all the time between the American
and the boche troops along the Vesle
river sector Heavy artillery also
makes the front constant inferno
of shot and shell.
At points the Americans and Ger
mans have attacked and counter at
tackled until the ground is w-~~r with
their advances and Withdrawals. The
Americans however now ho'd eli the
important points alone this 49, Fig
mes has been the center of several
hard fought battles. Late tod~v the
Ranks succeeded in taking the viii
lage of Bots du Diable.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-30
UNIONS MUST DECIDE
Candidacy of David Evans Will Be
Put Up To Them

Before David Evans of Tracy can
get the labor Endorsement the action
of the state delegates who selected him
as candidate for government G..
rtiay must be submitted to all unions in
Minnesota for approval.
Reports so far received from differ
ent unions show that the question of
irdorsing NJ Evans vii! be Mush de-
hated. Labor leaders do not deny that
there is great divergence of opinion
among the rank and file of working
men as to the best course to follow
in the campaign. "a II
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-30
WOMEN CLAIM CREDIT
Declare That They Have Made Good
Along All Lines.

London, August 10-[By Mail I
object to ambitions of
women who wish to become lawyers
because they say the fair sex is new
er without prejudice"
Englishwnme claim that there is
nothing they have attempted in which
they haven't made good.
The men are convinced that even if
women do become lawyers they will
never get any clients, so they are
assuming the "let them
get on with it" attitude and goodly
number of English women are study
ing law.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-30
American Casualties.

Died from accident and other
causes, Private William Kensing,
Browns Valley; wounded severely,
Ivan H. Bovee, Argyle; Albert Carter,
Faribault; Eugene Laurin, Interna-
tional Falls; wounded, degree un-
determined, George E. Rothe, Duluth;
missing in action, John ]. brent
tell, st. Peter; Albin r. johnson,
Comfrey; wounded in action (severe-
ly), Private Leroy r. Lorentz. Hast
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-30
LOWELL MELLETT.

With the British Troops In France.
August 28.-Canadian troops are
making remarkable progress along
the battle torn road leading to Cam
brai. The advance has been carried
to point where it seems certain to
eliminate in a definite and success
full counter blow against this inn
portant rail center. Prisoners, both
officers and men have been lost bv
the Teutons. To the northward of
Bapaume the batting is unusually
severe.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-30
WAGE Raise For Workers.

Washington, August 2S.-Skilled
wcrkrlca II the American shsrsrraa:.,t;iiEs,
will be given substantial wage in
crease soon, it was announced today.
The general advance to 81 per hour
which was demanded will not be
granted, it was stated.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-30
LONGSTREET IS LOCATED
Pipestone Man Has Returned to His
Home; Been at Pierre.

Fairmont, August ga telegram
was received last night from Pipe
stone stating that Ray Longstreet
who had been missing for nearly a
week had been located at Pierre, S.
D., and that he was on his way to
his home at Pipestone.
While no particulars were stated
it is believed that as a result of over
exertion' in the extreme heat, there
being a shortage of help in the laun-
dry and this coupled with weakness
resulting from illness Mr.. Longstreet
had become dazed and that while in
.,,ut CONDITION mad left for Pierre.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-30
LOWELL MELlETT,

With the British Troops In France,
Ar@ust Fisherman commanders are
believed to be strengthening their
front. line defenses bv recklesslv
withdrawing their dwindling force Of
reserves from Prince Rupprecht's
forces. Meanwhile the withdrawal
continues. the rear guard fighting
stubbornly and desperately, the front
trooDs pushing toward the rear as
rapidly as possible. During the past
few days the British have enjoved a
brief and we'll earned rest while it
rained and are now in a position to
push on with renewed strength.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-30
WAR TROPHY FOR ELKS
Eight Foot Propeller Sent Lodge By
Sergeant M. G, knott.

Sergeant M. G. knott.
Sergeant NJ. G. knott of the United
State air service has sent the Man
kato Elks lodge large eight foot
mahogany aeroplane propeller such
as is used on the machines Uncle
Sans birdmen have. Sergeant knott
is member of the Mankato Elks and
the propeller is highly appreciated as
a war trophy for sthe local lodge.
The ends of the propeller are cop
per tipped and the whole is nicely
finished and highly polished Ser
geant knott is stationed in the aero
repair department at the aviation
field at Long Island, New York; He
was in Mankato on a furlough short
time ago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-30
Captured BY Allies.
Sunltea isyess Disoatyh. !

fUnlted Press Disos tCn.
Washington, August 2S.-Sirce July
/ it is reported that 10000 German
prisoners and 1900 heavy pieces of
artillery have been captured by the
allies.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-30
Bill Goes to Conference.

TRS50CIdttU DTspdtCTI.1
Washington, August 2S.-The sem
ate amendments to the manpower bill
were rejected by the house and the
measure was sent to conference.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-30
Henry Won Demo Nomination.

iUnlT~6 Press pispafch.l
Detroit, August 28.-Henry Ford
wen the democratic nomination for
senator and Truman Newberry was
nominated by the republicans at the
primary yesterday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-30
SENTENCED TO DEATH
Manuel Mendena Gave information to
fhe Enenav
limited Press dispatch.
ic Arnrcf 90 Manuel i


Paris. August 2S.-Manuel Mendena
of Madrid was today sentenced TO
death by military court martial for
attempting to disclose to the enc
my the landing of American troops
and the locatt:co::. ...eif camp IN
France.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-30
Red Cross Sale.

The Ladies Missionary society os
the Jerusalem church CT Judson held
a Red rrcc, Clint inc -uume or To-
seph Roberts and 1854 was realized
from the sale and SIG from the lunch
served.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-30
GERMAN LINE CRACKING
ALONG 5O-M/LE FRONT
ELEPHANT SENT HOME
Taken to Winter Quarters To Re-
duce Railroad Tonnage

An elephant, travelling in a spe-
cial car, was curiosity Sunday upon
the Northwestern railway. The ell
ephant was out of the Ringing Bros
circus menagerie. 1t was enroute
from Rochester city to Baraboo, the
circus winter quarters 1t is probable
that the circus is reducing their ton
mage to facilitate transportation, their
greatest wartime problem.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-30
INJURED IN ONE EYE

Emil Rosine Came Near Losing Sigh,
Victim Of Accident.
Emil Rosine, employed at the Min
nesota Pipe and Tile plant, narrow
ly escaped losing the sight of his left
eye Tuesday, when a piece of iron &C
cidentally struck him. He sustained
an abrasion of the corner of the eve
but it is thought that no very seri-
Gus results will follow
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-30
UNITED Press Dispatch. ]

Paris, August 28.-French troops
last night captured Chaulnes, the
great German defensive point and
railway center of the Picardy front.
last night Advance along the en-
tire fret continued with varying sue
cess. al through the night. This
morning the advancing columns had
already reached Nesle, the most i'm
pOrtant point for strategicA and
transportation facilities on the entire
battle line.
Advance Pushed Forward
Between Chaulnes and the Disc
the advance had been pushed for
ward as rapidly as possible. Since
yesterday morning thirty villages
have been retaken in many places
the total French advance in the last
twenty four hours has reached a
total penetration of seven and half
miles. The foremost positions are
now located two miles from the Som
me to the northward OF Nesle.
Towns Are Taken
Omnicourt, Balatre, Roiglese and
Vergilliers, all important points
along the Chaulnes railway, have
fallen into the allies hands. Further
to the south the French have pene-
trated the Grapu Mesnine woods
and are clearing this area of small
detachments of machine gunners.
British Capture Toms
UNITED Press Dispatch.J
London, August 2S.-British troops.
after repeated assaults yesterday
afternoon, captured the village of
Faucacourt General Haig announced
that this point has been holding up
the British advance for sometime.
It's capture is taken as an important
event
London. August 2S.--Late dispatch
es state that Crapeau Misnel has been
occupied by the French troops in
their continued advance.
Fighting East Of Arras.
Associated Press Dispatch.]
London, Official, August 2S.-Offi-
cial, August 28.-British figlting
east of Arras reached the outskirts
of Haucourt, Remy and Boiry and
Notre Dame, north of Arras on the
Cambria road. South of the Somme
the British captured Foucaucourt.
While north of the river they at
tackled and won the greater part of
Trones Wood. The British lines in
the Flanders area advanced on a four
mile front stride the Neuf Berquin-
Esteires road.
Germans To Retire.
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch
French Army in France, Tuesday
Night, August 27.-Activity behind
the German lines on the Aisne and
Avre fronts increased greatly since
the French struck around Roye and
on the plateau north Of S.cissous "
tiie- roye region the Germans seem to
be preparing for an eventual retire.
ment. The French took Chaulnes
wood by an assault. They moved on
Chaulnes and on the south reached
Amy. two miles southeast of Roye.
london, August 2S.-The British
First army is reported to have gone
beyond the Scarpe river as far as
Remy which is three miles beyond
the fartherest prvious British adj
vance since the war started.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-30

London, August %, 4:28 p. M.
-Chavigny, the storm center of
attack for the past twenty -four
hours, is reported to have fallen
into the hands of the French
forces late this afternoon. This is
an important point and the Ger
mans exerted every possible eff
fort to hold it. American troops
are believed to have co-operated
in the capture Of this village.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-30
! ON DEFENSIVE
] Center CAPTURED
VERY IMPO RTANTPOINTS HAVE
FALLEN TO THE ALLIES
Columns Reached NesIe This
Morning and the Forward
Move Continues
ASSOCIATED PRESS SUMMARY

Paris, August 28.-French
cavalry is harassing the retreat
ing Germans in the chauInes re-
gion. Mangin's army is crossing
the AiIette river.
The Temps says the French
captured Mount Renaud, two
miles from Noyon, and possibly
are new in Noyon.
Driven from the high ground
protecting Peronne on the west
and forced beyond the Hinden.
burg line in the Arras region,
the Germans in Southern Picardy
re retreating over a wide front.
When Roye fell the German front
crumbIed, then came the crush
ing capture of ChauInes. Thirty
villages were taken by the
French since yesterday and thou
sands of prisoners are in the bag
from Arras to scissors. In adj.
dition to these tremendous drives,
the British started a new one in
Flanders with marked successes
in the far east have been report
ed. North of vIadivostok the boil
sheviki retired six miles before
the allied advance.
Paris, August %, 1880 p. M
The German retreat on the Som.
me battlefield has become pre-
cipitate. The French's First and
Third armies are at no point los
ing contact with the enemy and
the French are infiicting heavy
losses.
British Headquarters, France,
August 28.-The British today
completed the capture Of Trenes
Wood. The Canadians, astride
the Scarpe yesterday, captured
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-30

Paris, August 2s.-It became
known today that Americans are
cooperating with the French in
the fi1hting in Picardy. IN addi-
ton to his own troops General
Mangin has strong force of
Americans who are in reserve and
ready for immediate action at any
time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-30
YANKS ARE BREAKING
; FORCES OF TEUTONS
THEY'RE ASSISTING FRENCH
IN PlCARDY SECTOR
Enemy Positions Are Reduced
To Crumbiing Ruins; Their
Retreat Rapid
limited Press Eispatch.l

Washington, August 28.-Gen-
eraI March has announced that
the allies captured over $4,000
prisoners since July 1. They have
taken thirteen hundred guns of
field caliber or larger. He point
ed out that the latest French ad-
vance means another dangerous
salient for the Germans, and that
the enemy lines are now being
put between the pinchers.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-30
ADDRESS BY HODCSON
PATRIOTIC IN THOUGHT
SPLENDID MESSAGE SPOKEN
AT GARDEN CITY FAIR
Spirit of Brotherhood Should
Prevail Among Men and
Nations

Lawrence c. Hodgson, mayor of
st. Paul, addressed a large audience
at the Garden City fair this afternoon
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-12-20

under the democratic theory Of rep
resentativss chosen by the people
works from the people up through
delegated power. y
The great argument for rejecting
the California plan Of social and health
insurance that carried weight with
the people was that it was too auto
cratic.
It was compulsory on the free cit
izen whether he wanted to accept it
or not. and the popular form of Ger
man socialism Is highly autocratic.
The most highly developed form Of
socialism in our country, the Nonpar-
tisan league, is willing to take the
farmers money, but not willing to
let him vote.
The delegates to its national con-
vention in st. Paul just held were
the executive committee and delegates
named by the national executives, moi
chosen by the farmers.
They are nearly all prominent in
socialist circles and advocate state
and federal socialistic schemes but all
practiced centralized power.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-12-20
THE NONPARTISAN CO LEAGUE
PROGRAM.

The New Northwest, "official paper
Of the city of Missoula," and official
organ of the Nonpartisan league for
Montana, outlines fairly the political
program of this party.
It publishes the call to battle to
carry the state two years hence, at
tributing its failure at the recent cleo
ton in Idaho and Montana to "com-
bination of circumstances"
D. C. Dorman, state chairman OF
the league, says Of the prospect in
1920: "We do not anticipate a drouth.
wal or pestilence followed by a heavy
snowstorm on election day"
He is right Installing that as a po-
litical organization they had nothing
to lose, as they started with nothing
and he claims lover 100 officials cleo
ted. Among these officers were twen-
ty or more legislators and a supreme
judge" The rest are county officials.
Careful analysis shows IA out Of
96 representatives and 4 out of 43
senators endorsed by the Nonpartisan
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-12-20

able a.short program with Christmas
tree and music will be arranged for
the last Of the week, perhaps Thurs
day. A treat will be given anyway.
The Plymouth quartet Of the church
has increased its numbers by adding
members Of the Baptist and Chris
tian choirs and have prepared a spe-
cial musical program for Sunday svs-
ming With only n service permit
ted in each church; it will be neces-
sary to meet elsewhere. The Baptist
people have generously given us an
invitation to give the program in
their church. A general invitation is
given to all to attend. Both churches
have high ceilings and will be we'll
ventilated and heated SO no one need
be afraid Of contagion, Note the
hour-7:3O.
FRANK E. HENRY, Pastor.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-12-20
BAD TASTE: POOR POLITICS.

While purely a local matter to Lew
is and Clark county the nomination Of
a democratic contestant for the coun-
ty senatorship. made vacant by the
recent death Of Frank Miracle, is to
be regretted. BY reason of the Pc
culiar circumstances surrounding this
problem many will believe that the
better thing to have done would be to
let young Park Smith be elected with
out opposition. 1t will be recalled that
Park Smith was elected senator for
Lewis and Clark county two years ago.
After serving his first term in the last
legislature war was declared and the
young man went to the front. Before
going, not knowing how long the war
would last and not wanting to leave
his county without representation in
the senate, he resigned. To fill the
vacancy Frank Miracle was elected
on the 5th Of last month. Shortly af-
ter his election war was declared off
and soon after Mr.. Miracle died, again
leaving a vacancy.
As the term for which Mr.. Miracle
was elected was the second half of
the term for which young Smith was
elected. and war being over, eyes nat
urally turned to the young soldier,
who signified his willingness to reent-
er public life at home and said he
would accept the republican nomina-
ton to fill the vacancy. 1t was gen.
orally understood that by reason Of
the conditions we would be given q
certificate Of election without opposi.
ton, but some Of the local democrats
in Last Chance gulch insisted on ma
king a nomination.
While it's their own affair, demo.
Gratis generally who take a large in.
terest in their party's affairs over
the state, question both the decency
and the good political judgment Of
those who locally controlled the decis'
ion to make a democratic nomination
against the returning soldier.-Libby
Times.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-12-20
THE PEOPLE SHOULD SAY AMEN

THE PEOPLE SHOULD SAY AMEN!
The Pocatello Tribune says of the
Doncoming legislature: "Let's have a
sane session."
An Idaho mar once said the gener-
al assembly was composed of 20 level
headed men and 100 id fools.
The average legislature passes 600
to 300 new laws to keep the citizen
in the straight and narrow path.
When a taxpayer has nothing else
to do he can breathe and bust some
fool regulation.
The Tribune says: "We have all
the regulation required. We are reg
ulated to death. Out upon inconse-
quential legislative physic."
"Let us hope the assembly will be
actuated by constructive policies in
every respect instead of 600 laws of
no significance"
Repeal should be the watchword in
stead of enact. Correct evils OF ex-
listing measures and weed out non-es-
sentials.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-12-20

Christmas treat and Christmas exer-
cises which may be held.
Morning worship at II a. m. Ser
mon by pastor. Topic, "Christ, the
Prince Of Peace" Christmas hymns
will be sung and Miss Hazel Hurd will
sing q solo.
There will be no Epworth league
or preaching service on Sunday even
ing. W. extend a cordial invitation
for the general public to attend these
services. r. H. STONE, Pastor.