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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-29
URGES BRIrIsH-U. s. COMPACT.
Canadian Premier Says English Speak
ino Nations Must Enforce Peace.

Lon don, Nov. 2S.-Sir r. l.. Borden.
anu5,an premier. si:ra kiH; at tho an.
rual Thanksgiving Day banquet of the
American Society today, approved Of
the plan to form a league of nations.
but insisted that England and America
are able to command the peace Of tho
world by acting together. He said:
Yet us have league Of nations If
It can be realized. but at least let lis
have a unity Of action between the two
world wide English speaking common
wealths, which will save humanity in
years to come from the horrors and
sacrifices OF war such as this.
Unity by ties of race, language.
literature and traditions. the nations
of the Britannia commonwealth and
the states composing the great Ameri-
can republic can command the peace
of the world. fhey could have com
mandcd II in July, 1914, had they given
Germany their joint warning. They
therefore stand answerable to the
world for the responsibilities imposed
upon them.
.l Must Assume Responsibility.
"By their overwhelming power and
nncuualled influence neither nation can
divorce itself from these responsible
ties. Let nc minor consideration. no
petty rivalry and no unworthy dis
trust divide those, who. united. can
command the worlds abiding peace
Americas share in winning the war
was prised, by Viscount Chinda. Jap
apese ambassador to Great Britain. In
ringing address, the>Farl OF Reading
declared that Great Britain would In
the. future join America in celebrating
Thanksgiving day In memory OF
Americas achievements in the war.
The banquet was the most elaborate
held by the society since 1914. repre-
sentatives OF, neaSly all the allied ma
tions being present. The speakers In
cluded irwin b. Laughln. secretary OF
tho American embassy: Robert b
skinner. American consul general nj
Lond don; the Belgian minister; the
lord chancellor, and Mrs. Curtis
Brown. president OF the American Club
OF, London.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-29
PoINcARE DENIES GEORGE.
Event Regarded as One Of Most Not.
able in History Of Two Nations.

. | lSS ,1iaNiLS agency
Paris. Nov. 29--The dinner given 20
King George AT .Elysee palace by Pres
idcnt I'o'n - re. faris newspapers de-
clare, was enc of the most notable
events inv the history of Great Britain
ard France.
President roincare, in toastirE Great
Britain. recalled the agreement OF the
two countries in 1904 and the efforts
of both countries TO avoid war in 1914.
He declared Great Britain during tiie
war had added ~ Incompatible chap-
ter to h~r ~r'crii'd hi.tory. He praised
the work 90 tho British army and the
efforts of the British navy. concluding:
THE pre-wor friendship has changed
into an active alliance which will find
in the peace negotiations new util-
ity. We arc united forever"
King George expressed his great
pleasure in being in Paris, the capital
of the/country VII which he and hi'
people had shared the hardships OF
war. .a
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-29
AUsTRlA's LOSSES 100000.
Former Monarchy Suffers Heavily
Killed and Wounded.

London. Nov. 29.--Austria- Hungary
lost 1000, 900 killed and wounded dur
ing the war, according to a Copenhagen
dispatch.
Eight hundred thousand men were
killed. including 1900 officers.
1.-THE German losses are placed at
633O. 900 by the socialist newspaper
vorwaerts OF Berlin. on Nov. 90. The
newspapers estimate. which was nm :
off'cial said tSat TIN fp Oct. 81. 1890
German soldiers had been killed and
the fate Of 100000 was not known.
Four million sAaiiers were wounded
and 10000 were prisoners.l
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-29
Germany Must Paw to Limit.

Newcastle. England. Nov. "9-Ger-
many must pay the cost Of the war
to the limit of her capacity. Premier
Lloyd George declared in n speech here
today.
The submarine pirates must be
punished. the premier added, and who
ever devastated the lands OF another
country ought to be responsible for II.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-29
eoLsAEvIks PLAN LoOriNG.
Commander Urges Invasion Of Balkan
Provinces to Procure Food.

Helsingfors. Finland, Nov. 2S.-The
commander of the bolshoviki army in
northern Russia has cxhorted his fol-
lowers to invade the rich Baltic pro-
vinces to obtain provisions.
ut is reported that German troops
have partially abandoned the Vasa
front and are asking TO be returned to
Germany. German forces which have
been at Dunnaburg, ITO miles northeast
Of Riga. are leaving. Russian prison :
srs of war WHO have returned to the
city arc causing scroGs disorders. The
new cabinet Of Esthonia Is OF strong
socialistic prociivitics and IS supported
BY q labor council. The situation there
IS said to hs frnvS "ad specdy h''p
is necessary !@s 51.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-29
nCsEt TaizE sos WILSON.
Norway Announces President viii Be
Invited TO Christisnia.

Grand Forks, ". n. Nov. "a
special cable dispatch to the Norman
den in this city from Christianin. IN
dicates that the Nobel peace prize Tor
1918 may be awarded TO President
Wilson. who. according to the dis
patch. probably will be invited to visit
the Norwegian capital In order to per-
sonally accept the prize.
The Danish and swedish govern
ments also are considering extending
an invitation 70 the president.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-29
BIG WAR CONTRACTS
RENDERED DOUBTFUL
ComptreiIer Warwick Holds Orders
Not Legally Executed Unless Signed
by Federal Contracting Agents and
- Contractors.

Washington, Nov. 29.-Govcrnment
war contracts involving, hundreds of
millions Of dollars were rendered
doubtful today by decision Of Comp
troller Warwick Of the treasury, that
orders have not been legally executed
unless signed by responsible govern
ment contracting agents and the con-
tractor. u
The war department submitted to
the comptroller a form Of cancellation
agreement under which 1t was pro-
posed to abandon, without unjust loss
to contractors. thousands of war con-
tracts. -
He refused to approve the agree
ment, holding that the department
may not agree with a contractor on an
arbitrary sum to cover liabilities unless
specific authorization Of this is given
in a previously existing contract
A large proportion of war orders
were given informally by telephone.
telegraph or letter it is said. In such
cases the comptroller held that new
legislation would be necessary to per-
NIT framing Of agreements for can
collation.. = q, t---..
In the confusion and haste Of war
many manufacturers proceed with tre-
mendous orders on telegraphic instruc-
tion and the termination of hostilities
found them unprotected by legal con-
tract. The authority Of the comptroller
who has rendered their, position ques-
tionable grows ont Of his authority for
payment from the treasury on order OF
other departments.
Secretary Raker issued today q
statement Of che war departments po-
licy in canceung war supply contracts
and aiding in restoring industry to a
normal basis. He made It clear that
the department. proposed doing it's ow n
cancelng instead of. leaving the task
to the war; industries beard.
when II becomes necessary in the
public interest to discontinue the pro-
duction OF supplies or materials" Mr..
Baker said negotiations for prompt
settlement OF contracts will be un-
dertaken by the war department In a
spirit Of fairness to all concerned.
1T is expected that contractors Will
undertake to, furnish definite state.
ments which will facilitate promps
payment Of the obligations, Of the gov
ernment. 4
ITO prevent too violent disiocation Of
industry from the standpoint Of bott
employee and employer, accumulation
BY the war department Of raw material
or finished product will be distributed
where it viii least interfere with nor
NAL conditions"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-29
Y.nk Engineers Gross. Border.

Luxembury, .Sov. "a. American en-
xineers crossed the German frontier
today at many points alcpg the front.
They examin sd the bridge piers on both
sides Of the river for mines, but none
were found.
The engineers went into Germany In
dividually and in pairs and reported
the bridges IN good condition.
The end Of the bridges on the Lux
emburg side are guarded by Amei-
ican troops Civilians are permitted
to pass back and forth provided Sthcy
have passes Issued by officials # X
II Fer many years It has been the cus-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-29
Huns Damage Appliance.

Basle, Nov. 2s.--One hundred fifty
airplanes which had hccn gathered at
the Boeblingen aerodrome, eleven
miles southwest of Stuttgart. to be
handed over to the allies in accord
ancc with the provisions Of the arrris-
tice have been rendered useless by
order Of the revolutionary committee,
according to a Stuttgart dispatch re-
ceved there.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-29
BnIitties EARLY peace oHor.

Copenhagen, Nov. 2S.-Vienna news
papers publish a letter from Count
'Csc-nin. former Austro-HunGarian
foreign minister. explaining an alleged
American peace offer Of December.
1917, He says It was one OF many
cases in which unauthorized private
individuals tried TO accelerate return
Of peace. In this case, he said. man
ufacturor made ovcrtures hut was un-
able to prove that ne was accredited
to BY the American government.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-29

demns him as an Impractical dreamer.
It was declared that Eisncr was born In
Garc.a aud vicre Is doubt about his
German citizenship, and this in'"n-
8. aes. the opposition to HIN in some
quarters.
Kurt E.sncr, the pavarian; premier,
has cauecd the arrest OF a German
courier on hhxay to Austria, accord
'"g 10 pn-iiu dispatch 10 TN" 4cr-
linskc TiderGe The eouritr's doocu-
ments were seized
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-29
Bavaria Esmsnts, Trouble.

BkTne. Nov. aH--Thc socialist counc!'
of Nun eh hss. tslegra phed To the ex-
{ au.ive con, mittee OF the Berlin So
& a-ist courcii. dcnar ling the d'smis- :
nj Of Dr., ". S. Soli. foreign minister; !;
'tl'ro Sh".ieuann. minister of col
, airs and Mnih ~ Erzhergcr. who. II
! ls been nHnounc,'i will colriuct neso-
"''ors p~"'r inary 70 ,sisn'ng rtatS
: peace. The telcSram also invites
I .ia . riir - uTc.l to overthrow sov-
errment ~h'ch continues to place such
persons in important positions.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-29
Send Linor For Raloassd Prisoners.


Tous, Nov. .S,-'Au American liner
will sail In a few days Tor Rotterdam.
where It win take on beard ninety-si
American officcrs and 1000 men who
have been prisoners OF war IN Ger
many. They will be brought 10 France
before being taken TO American.
Maj-Gen. James C. Harbord, head T.:
the supply service Of the American
eSpcditionary forces, haa directed that
sufficient ratiors and clothing be taken
to Rotterdam and that the commits.
sary department provide tobacco, play.
ing cards. soap and towels for issues
100 the prisoners.
A. sufficient number OF quarter
ma"tcr officers and men will go to Rot
tcrdam to do everything possible for
the men.
A notable detail of thn expedition
will be brass band so that when the
vessel reaches Rotterdam the re-
leased men Will hear The Star
Spangled Banner" u.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-29
Appeal to Washington Government

: Lima, Peru. Nov. 29.--It is reported
in diplomatic circles that the foreign
office has sent a long cable message to
the American state department con-
corning the controversy between Chile
and Peru. 1t is not known whether
the message concerned recent in
cidcnts or general questions concern
ing the provinces OF Patna and africa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-29
Carry Troubles to Shea.

Santiago Chile, Nov. 29.-American
Ambassador Shea had a long confer
ence with the Chilean foreign minister
at diplomatic reception Thursday.
The newspaper said the conference
was connected with the present trouble
between Chile and Peru.
Several Chile counsuls have notified
their government that they are leav-
ing Peru.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-29
Delegates Reporte to Be
Going to Ber !! on
Missis
GERMAN a s.lRAL's
PROTEs sJNHEEDED
Comm ander Of Fleet Of Surrendered
Warships Objects to Order Com
pellina Germans to Lower Flags
Canadian Premier Says Britain and
America Must Combine TO Preserve
Peace Of World.

Amsterdam, Nov. @s.--Representa-
tives of Great Britain. France and the
United States will arrive In Berlin
shortly to discuss the questions or the
armistcc. the Berlin correspondent OF
the Cologne Gazette says he under
stands.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-29
TROUBLE STILL BREWING.
Hostile Ocmonstrations Continue
.-- Chile, Peru and Bolivia.

Buenos Aires. Nov. 29.--Hostile
manifestations continue in various
cities Of Chile, ePru and Bolivia. The
dispatches announcing the disturbances
apparently have been censored. One re-
port is that the Ecuadorean flag ap-
peared with the Peruvian in an anti
Chilean demonstration. 1t was said
the minister of Ecuador gave the flag
to the crowd
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-29
E,sn.r seen as Menace.

N 10y iGUc <fSoOCIdSCO : ICoo.J D : \"
I Berlin, Nov. 29-"Ktrt Disner Is be-
ginning to become a tremendous dang
ser to Germany" says the Lokal An
szeiger, in commenting upon the Bavar-
\ fan premiers action In breaking OFF
relAtions with the Berlin foreign Of
) fee A similar attitude Is taken by
the-entire bourgeoise press. and even
the socialist vorwaerts does not be-
&iieve that Eisner has "taken the right
road to. assure the: unity Of the empire
and obtain. better peace conditions"
!; Tbs Berlin psess In general con-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-29
wHITLock BACK ON JOB.
Relieves Spanish Minister in Care Of
American Affairs in Brussels. d,

Washington Nov. cs-Brand whit
lock. American minister to Belgium.
formally notified the state department.
today Of his reoccupation Of the lega-
tion at Brussels, relieving the Spanish
minister. who cared for Americans
during the German ccupation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-29
ALLIES TO DEMAND EX-KA|SER'S PERSON.

totr along the border FOR relatives and
friends 20 visi: each other across the
border on Sunday.
The placing Of American guards and
IN. limitation of pass's intcrrupter
these usual v'sitNa '"dAr However,
There was N complaint
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-29
WHITE STAR LINE LOSSES.
Aggregate Of tsos7s Tons Lost by
Steamship Comp Ourina War.

New York. Nov. es--Ten large
steamships aggregatins is0.37s gross
tons. were lost by the White star line
during the war, II was learned here
today. Among these was the Brittanic.
4S.l5S gross tons. torpedoed in the
Aegean sea. in 1916. shortly after her
completion, while In British govern
mental service as n hospital ship.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-29
Bavaria Wants Representation.

Paris. Nov. 29.-- Bavaria probably
will ask separate plenipotentiaries mt
the peace conference and claim
separate peace, says the Matin. on
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-29
illino;. owie'al pi...

Springfield, Nov. a9.--Evan Johs
director Of tho Illinois Department. N
mines and minerals, died at q hospitnt
here this morning after an illnese 81
more than three weeks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-29
MUST DON FLU" MASKS.
Everybody in oss Moinss Who, Appears
in Public Must Wear Faes Guard.

Des Moines. Nov. 29.--Face masks as
an Influenza preventive must be worn
by everybody In Des Moincs the local
board Of health decrecd today.
Penalty for failure to comply will he
enforced after 6 p. m. tomorrow.
The nature Of these penalties will be
late today by the board
Tho masks must be worn everywhNies
hut in the home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-29
Entente Offic ais 10 Agree
Upon Line of Action
at Conference. 1
FORMER GERMAN
RULER PLOTTING
Sa;e to Be Planning Counter Revoiu-
ton and Return to Serlin-Former
Army Officers Spreading Propaganda
,Attired as Workmen-seekins to
Undermine Embryo Republie-Max
May Be President.

London, Nov 29-The entente allies
have decided to demand that Holland
surrender the former emperor Of Ger
many, according to the Daily Express.
The actual procedure to be followed
In demanding the surrender of the
former emperor Of Germany to the
allies will be discussed in London. ac-
corning to the Express.
Premier Clemenceau will arrive here
Sunday with Marshal Foch.
The British and French governments
have reached decision regarding their
laid.
is Plotting Return to Throne.
The former German emperor con-
templates an early return to Ger
M ny to reclaim his throne, says tho
Daily Mail.
The newspaper adds that the revo-
luton in Germany is managed by off,
GERS of the German high command
! with view eventually Aof causing its
collapse and the triumphai return OF
the former emperor to Berlin.
some Of these officers in civilian
clothes have been recognized In tho
streets of Berlin. Many are reported
to be dressed as workmen.
These officers haEranged the crowds
~ comrades and encouraged the reVo-
lutionary movement. 1t is understood
here that If opportunity offers they
viii abandon their disguise and or
ganize a counter revolution.
Agents of these officers, it is de-
clared. are spreading anti-British
Z propaganda in Holland to embitter the
Dutch against the allies.
Ex-Empress Joins Bill.
The former empress Of Germany ar
rived by train Thursday at Maar-
bergen. Holland, and went by auto
mobile to the refuge Of the former
emperor, according to an Amsterdam
dispatch.N
The former empress seemed in high
spirits. She was met at the station by
the wife. OF the German minister at
The Hague. The former empress was
not at the station and only few VIII
layers were about. An automobile
load Of baggage was taken to the
castle but twenty large trunks were
left at the station.
\ t,0OtUJS'oVvIsSSvV"V s"~SeS '"NS"ys
Dr. Won Bethmann- -Hollweg. German
imperial chancellor at the outbreak Of
the war, Is eager for an investigation
into the share he played in the out
break OF che war. according to an in
teryiew quoted by the Central News
correspondent at Copenhagen.
The former chancellor refers to the
Bavarian revelations and protests
against the publication of fragmentary
extracts from documents. He admits
that Germany was not surprised at
Austria's action regarding Serbia but
he declares be was not aware of the
tet of the ultimatum before it was dis
patched, and when he saw it he re-
garded It as too sharp both in it's tone
and the demands made.
1--WE will admit our errors" he said,
shut will not allow ourselves to be
forced to make untrue confessions
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-29
Eormer Au.tro Enperor pepre.sed.

Amsterdam, Nov. 28--Former EN-
peror Charles Of Austria il suffering
from mental depression. according
to an lnstebreuck dispatch to the
Kruz Zeitung Of Berlin, HID sits for
hours at his desk staring before him
vacantly. 81 l;sss '@4tf \ esiss.ige
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-29

commenting on the action OF Bavaria
in breaking of relations with the gov
ernment at Berlin.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-29
p,;nc. Max For President,

III Copenhagen. Nov. Ys-Prince Maxi
milan OF Baden, former imperial
chancellor. is favored as the first
president Of the German republic, by
democratic circles, according to ad-
vices to the Berlinske Tidende.
The cduncil Of peoples commissaries
has appointed commission to in
investigate charges that German treat
sment OF prisoners Of war has been con-
ytrary to international law.
I The commission included Karl Tim
born. former secretary Of the interior;
Edouard Bernstein, under secretary In
the ministry Of finance; Prince
Schoenach, Heinrich Dove. privy coun-
cillor and representative of several
government departments. Professor
Schmuecking. Of Marburg university
will act a. chairman.
The commission IS ordered to take
testimony under oath and expel guilty
!. persons from the. army. In certain
conditions criminal prosecution may
be ordered, =
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-29
NEWS OF THE DAY
T.-R. BULLETIN


The Weather
Sun rises Nov. 30 at 7;os, sets at t;2s.
Iowa-IF'air tonight and Saturday:
not much change In temperature,
Range Of temperature nj Marshall
town: Thursday. So and IS: Wednoe-
day, 10 and II: Nov. rs, 1917. ~ ana
"a At this morning. ls; yesterday.
80. Snowfall, 5h inches.
PAGE ONE.
Telssraphic News:
Holland Must Surrender Kaiser,
Allies to Make Demand
Germans Crossing Rhine.
Entente Delegates May Visit Berlin
Sugar Rules Abrogatcd.
PAGES TWO AND FIVE
Iowa News:
s A. 7. c. Held Failure.
Cummtns Opposes Wilson Junket
Democratic Efforts Failed,
PAGE THREE.
War News And Comment.
Taft's Program For Peace.
L. s. Makes Many Motors.
Larger Production OF Food.
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial: ...
Tell it to The World
Is Wilson Derelict OF Duty
Government Aid in Finding Teachers
PAGES SIX, SEVEN, EIGHT, NINE.
City News:
Two Local Boys Held at Waterloo.
Attempted Theft OF Auto Charged.
NJ. II. s. Plays Tigers to Tie.
Mystery" Soldier Is Cooledga
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TEN.
Markets and General; .... .....,--
Holding Policy Makes Corn Firm.
Oats Firm on Seaboard Cali.
Flood Of Hogs Lowers Prices.
Beef and Butcher Cattle Slow.
Governor Saves Moneys Neck.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-29
FIVE AUToIsTs KILLED.

Meet Death When Car 10 Struck BY
Passenger Train.
Chicago, Nov. 29.--F1ve persons were
instantly killed today when an auto,
mobile In which they were riding was
struck by passenger train at Chicago
Heights, suburb. where they lived.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-29

kair Saturday; Ne
nsavsaaurs Chaae6
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-05
D. A. r. Meeting

The first meeting of the fall and
winter eason of the Silence Howard
Heyden Chapter, D. A. r., was held
Friday afternoon at the home Of
Mrs. Arthur S. Phelps, 6 Dayton
street The hostesses of the after
noon were Mrs. Phelps. Mrs. Frank
Philbrick and Mrs. E. w. Hail. A
good attendance was recorded No
special business was transacted. The
Chapter endorsed Mrs. Lucy Wood
hill Hazlett as candidate for State
Regent Following the short bust
ness session the program as ar
ranged by the committee was car
ried out. Miss Katherine Drummond
rendered two solos which formed a
pleasing part of the program. The
flag and use Of the flag was a high
ly interesting topic. Mrs. Fren Neal
reading and Mrs. Grace Clark dem
onstrating. Mrs. Augusta Bailey, a
teacher in the public schools, gave
an excellent paper on the birth of
the flag. The forecast of the winters
meetings is that much study will be
put onto things patriotic. including
the flag and national songs.