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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-12
Begin Campaign to Prevent
Allied Air Raids on Towns
Along Rhine.
ASK CESSATION OF
ATTACKS ON CITIES
Seek Agreement With Allies to Pre-.
Vent Future Raids Outside Of Mill
tary Zone Operations - Germans
Have Raided London and Paris Moro
- Than 100 Times During Three Years
New Peace FesIer.

Geneva, July 12.-Another campaign
has been undertaken along the Rhine
in order to prevent allied bonbardment
Of Rhine towns
The landtag Of Baden has been asked
to pass a resolution requesting the
government Of the grand duchy to
exercise its influence with the imperial
authorities TO come to an agreement
with the two belligerents to abandon
on both sides the aerial bombardment
of towns outside the zone Of military
operations.
In speech in the landtag in favor Of
the proposition. Deputy Narun declared
that aerial attacks on localities behind
the front serve no military purpose and
that only innocent women and children
suffer.
In commenting on this new campaign
the Lausanne Gazette declares that the
Germans since the beginning Of the war
have bombarded London and Paris with
Zeppelins and airplanes many more
than 100 times. while the allies during
three years, for various reasons. were
unable to reply but did not whine. Now
The Germans,9 IT adds. after only d few
months OF bombardment OF their open
towns. are crying. "Kamerad.'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-12

'Whitmarsh and William r. Glasgow.
all Of the food administration.
The food administration announced
the organization Is expected to ia
cilitate Joint dealing with the allies in
foreign sugar and adjust differentials
In overseas freight rates
-. ut IL expected. the announcement
said "The price OF sugar will need tc
increase late this year in view OF the
increased costs Of overseas and inter-
nal railway rates and higher costs OF
production
BY the creation Of this board. how
ever. it will be possible, to work out a
price upward of l cent a pound less
than would be the case II the price
were advanced to cover the high peaks
in cost from all quarters"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-12
RULES ON USE or GASOLINE.
Government Issues Warning Asains
Waste Of Product


Washington, July 12.-Increasins
demands Of American forces overseas
for gasolene to supply airplanes and
motor transports may force the fuel
administration to regulate garages and
automobile filling stations.
, A careful investigation by the gov
eminent has revealed that the presens
method Of distribution Is extremely
wastefui the product being handled
without the slightest regard for saving
In thousands Of garages and supply
stations tl1ruout the country.
Legitimate use of gasolene. It was
emphasized. however, will not be dis
couraged.
A statement issued by the admins
.tration on the subject said:
"The fuel administration is urging
every one concerned in the production.
distribution and consumption Of gaso-
lene to eliminate every possible point
of waste. Unless this Is done there may
be an actual shortage in a short time.
II this condition develops, the fuel ad-
ministration will ;, not hesitate to
make effective enforced conservation
methods"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-12
RoymANIA's PEASANTS sTARvE.
Already seanty Food Supplies Seized
by Germany.

Paris, July 12.-Roumania's peas
ant population is in a more precarious
condition from lack Of food and cloth-
ing than at any time since Roumania
entered the war. Reports reaching the
Associated Press from authorative
Fsoufces indicate that all crops this
year are failures. i
Corn, which in normal times is the
great national staple, probably will
produce less than one twenty fifth OF
the usual annual yield. OF wheat maize
and other cereals there is only suffi-
cient food to feed. opetenth OF the
population.
What little food there was has been
requisftioned by the Germans. The
bread ration has been reduced to less
than half a pound daily. The crops in
Bessarabia are in almost as, poor a
condition as in Roumania. Owing part
ly to neglect and partly to lack Of
labor, seed and rains. the greater part
Of those countries which teemed with
agriculture Of every kind, now are bar
rem weste.
If the Germans expect any food from
this waste territory they can have only
the slender hopes Of better crops next
year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-12
This Hun Has Thirty Suits.

Chicago, July 12.-They may be 60
ing barefoot and wearing paper
clothes,i in Germany, but they are ar
rayed like Solomon over here. Yester-
day Hans Marz the musician, wept
as he left Chicago for internment IN
Georgia. He wept because he couldn't
take his wardrobe, thirty suits and as
many pairs of shoes, along.
United States Marshal Bradley
limited his baggage to hand grip
tMerz left behind enough clothes tc
euip Belgian village for the winter.
II. J. Hund, F/W. r. Tagen and
John Ceglars who started for For1
Ogletharpe with Merz, left ward.
robes Of lesser Importance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-12

Paris, July 12.-Havas agency says
NJ. Tchernoff, leader Of the Russian
social revolutionists, is marching on
Moscow at the head Of numerous
bands OF unarnied peasants, says d
dispatch from Stockholm to LIE Matin.
Part Of his force has arrived in the
outskirts Of the bolshevik capital.
A dispatch received in Paris on July
reported that M. Tohernoff and three
other members Of the Kerensky cabinet
had been arrested In Moscow as al
legged leaders Of a revolt against the
bolshevfki. German reports have de-
clared that the social revolutionists
were responsible for the revolt.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-12
NAVAL LAUNCH DESTROYED.
Destroyed by German Gunfire With
Loss Of Four Mon.

Washington, July IAN American
naval launch, after aiding French de-
stroyer in towing an American aero
plane to safety, was sunk by German
shore batteries. losing two Of her crew.
probably drowned. and two taken pris-
oner by the enemy. Assistant Surgeon
Alfred Mason Stevens, naval reserves.
New York, and Philip Goldman. quar-
termaster, New York. landed In front
Of the German batteries and were cap
tured.
Seaman Charles Joe Tuniski. Cleve-
land, and John Peter Vogt, New Or
leans, are missing. Three other in the
boat swan for shore with life preserv-
ers and were picked up unhurt on allied
territory.
An official announcement OF the IN
cident to the navy department did not
give the date nor name Of the place
where it occurred. 1t is presumed the
launch belonged to an American war;
ship.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-12
hsrian railway apd important cit
les along it, route. Il is not i'm
probable tn. czeehs are moving
into Siberia from Russia, which
would account for tho reported
successes against them there.

4 London, July 12.-Further raiding
operations were carried out by British
troops last night, notably in the Fland-
ers area near Merris and Meteren. the
war office announced today.
Prisoners were taken in patrol en-
counter in the KENNEL sector this
front.
Another British party raided the Ger
man line near IIamel, south OF the
Somme. patrol clash In the neigh :
borhood of Gavrelle, northeast Of Arras,
also resulted in the taking Of prisoners.
In their operation in the vicinity OF
Merris the British took 120 prisoners.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-12
Excluded From League Of Nations.

Paris, July 12.-Germany has ex-
cluded herself from the society Of ma
tions and will remain outside Of 1t as
long as she is embarrassed by min-
tarism and the door will not be opened
until she has changed. says Andre
Labey, who Is writing a report on a
league Of nations for the foreign affairs
committee to the chamber OF deputies
In statement to the Petit Parisien
Libre adds:
"The allies have organized at Var
sailles an inter-allied war council. Why
should they not organize there an in
terallied committee to study a league
Of nations!"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-12
SUGAR BOARD FORMED.
$5,ooo.o0o Fund Will Purchase High
Priced Product and Sell at Iosa

Washington, July ITO equalize
the price Of sugar to the consumer
in the face OF threatened shortage.
and to improve distribution. President
Wilson yesterday created the sugar
equalization board, on recommendation
of Food Administrator Hoover
The board will be incorporated at
IS. 100000, the capital to be furnished
from the presidents special war fund.
and will have authority to acquire.
even at q loss. the production OF beet
sugar factories that can not under the
present price of beets be sold to the
public, at reasonable price, and other
high cost sugar. l
Mr.. Hoover has been appointed
chairman and George Rolph. sugar
director in the food administration.
president. The directors are F. W.
Taussig, tariff comission; Clarence
Woolley, war trade board: Sugar Ad-
ministrator George ZaIbriskie. Theodore
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-12
FIVE US. A,arLANEs LOST.
Forced Down IN Enemy Territory n
.ss,s crevssa .AAado. priaonSe.

Forced Down IN Enemy Territory and
s..-.s ~ Crows Mads Prisoner.
Washington, July 12.Five Ameri-
can aeroplanes which went on a bomb
ing expedition have failed to return,
General Pershings communtque re-
ported today. Berlin reported five
American aeroplanes in German hands
yesterday.
General Pershing's communique was
the first announcement from American
sources of the losses Of the machines.
1t gave no details but yesterdays re-
port from Berlin declared that the hve
machines were part Of a squadron OF
six which started out to bomb Coblenz.
The crews Of the aeroplanes. the Ger
man report said, were taken prisoner
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-12
GERMANS TO GO BAREFOOT.
Told They Must Follow Suggestion o.
CompuIsio1 Will 30 Necessary.

London, July Eve warn you
to go barefooted." is a notice to the
Berlin public published by the Ger
man clothing department, as quoted In
an Exhange Telegraph dispatch from
Amsterdam yesterday.
"Unless our stocks Of wool are to
go to waste the practice must become
increasingly popular; otherwise com.
pulsion will be resorted to-"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-12
ITALIANS OCCUPY RERAT.
Many Austrian Prisoners Taken i
Fiynt in Albania.

Washington, July 12.-occupation
OF Berat and the capture Of quantities
of war material and many prisoners
by the advancing italian army in Al
bania were announced today in an
official dispatcn from Rome.
The dispatch also told Of losses in
flicted on the AJstrians in surprise at
tacks at Concolalaghi and in Val
d'Assa and Of the repulse Of the enemy
attacks on the southern slopes of
Sasso Rosa. Bad weather was re-
ported in the Altipiano Of Asiago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-12
RESCUE AMERICAN OFFICERS.

Cuban Gunboat Picks Up Army OFF.
eiais Adrift in Disabled Boat.
Havana, July 12.-At the mercy Of a
heavy sea. the engine Of their motor
boat having failed miles of shore. near
Hantaniaga. two American army Off
GERS were rescued late Thursday by the
crew Of launch from q Cuban gun
boat.
The launch was sent out by the gun
boats commander when 1t was seen
the Americans were in great danger Of
being drowned.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-12
AUSTRIAN TROOPS MuTINv.

Serious Outbreak in Serbia Command
Suppressed With Machine Guns.
Corfu, July PA serious mutiny
among the Austrian troops in one OF
the occupied districts Of Serbia Is an
nounced by the Serbian press bureau
here.
The garrison at Kraguyevatz. the
Serbian arsenal, broke into rebellion
because Of bad food, the statement de-
clares. and many OF the officers were
killed.
The mutiny was suppressed after q
battle In which machine guns and ar
tillery were freely used.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-12
wITcHEL's PLANE DEFEcTIvE7

BorgIum Discredits Report That Trag.
edy Was Duo to CareIessness.
Washington. July 12.-Gutzom Borg
lum. the sculptor. who made an in
yestigation of the American aircraft
program at the request of President
Wilson, in an open letter read last night
before the American Inventors Asso-
citation, discredited the report that the
accident which caused the death of
Mai. John Purroy Mitchell, in an acci-
dent at Gerstner Field, La, was the
result Of failure of the aviator to fasten
himself in his plane. Borglum In his
letter intimated that the accident was
the result of defective plane.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-12
Huns Ready For Peace.

London July 12-There is the closest
| union between the political leaders OF
Germany and German army headquar-
ters regarding their readiness to re-
ceive proposals from the allies II they
are offered in spirit Of sincerity.
This statement was made In the
reichstag by Imperial Chancellor von
Hertling. says an Exchange Telegraph
dispatch from Copenhagen.
The program of Germanys foreign
policy, the chancellor said, was laid
down in Germany's reply to the papal
peace note and it would be adhered to.
That would be a righteous peace and
Germany has not and will not change
her policy, however strong the idea of
destruction was expressed in speeches
in allied countries
Forced to Continue Struggle.
The recent utterance Of President
Wilson and Mr.. Balfour, he continued.
forced Germany to continue the strug
GLE Admiral Won Hintze. the new
foreign secretary in succession to Won
Kuehlmann, made binding declaration
to Count Won Hertling. that he was
willing in every way to follow the i'm
perial chancelior's policy.
Chancellor Won Hertling told the
reichstag general committee the gov
ernment intended to prosecute the re-
forms already commenced He con-
cluded with remarks on the govern
ments future program regarding the
declaration made in November. 1917.
which had been accepted by a large
! majority in the reichstag.
The change in the foreign ministry
! the chancellor said. was not due to any
real division Of opinion.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-12
Cholera in Petroorad.

London, July flowing to the grave
shortage in food. cholera is on the In
crease in Petrograd and hundreds of
persons are daily falling victims to it,
says Russian wireless dispatch re-
ceiYed today. -. q. .
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-12
IOWA FLYER BAGS HUN.
Charles Merrlck, Of Eldora, Wins All
Battle In France.

Special to Times Republican.
Eldora,s July 12.-Eldora people are
rejoicing today because Of the success
Of an Eldora hoy as an aviator with
the American army in France. Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. II. Merrick this morning re-
ceived message saying their son.
Charles l. Merrick. had brought down
his first German adversary during a
battle in the air. Merrick has been In
France a year and recently was as
signed to the Lafayette escadrille. He
ie graduate OF the Eldora hish school
and Of Iowa State College, Ames.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-12
NO IOWA CASUALTIES.

Psrshins's Report Indicates One Day
Of ouiotnsss on American Front.
Washington, July i3.-There were
no Iowans m today's army casualty
list The list shows:
Killed in action. Q: died OF wounds,
=. died OF disease. 7: died OF airplanS
accidents. Z; lied Of accident and 9TH
er causes. I; wounded severely. III;
wounded slightly, !; wounded degree
undetermined. q; missing. s; total 81.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-12
and Sheffield avenue yesterday after

noon
A Gordon of police and secret serv-
ice men surrounded the inclosure and
no man Of draft age was permitted to
leave until he had satisfied the federal
authorities that he had been properly
registered.
One thousand suspects weer taken.
"Of this number declared Capt.
Frank Reynolds, American Protective
League. in charge Of the secret agents,
more than 200 willful evaders have
ben found. In addition, numerous alien
enemies, unable to produce reglstra-
tlon cards. have been seized.
Z "From the standpoint of the draft,
the invasion Of the ball park has done
more to enforce 1t than any single
similar step since the draft law was
passed"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-12
French Capture Lonpont.

Paris, July 12.-The village Of Long
pont on the Suvieres river. east OF
villers- -Cotterets, has been captured by
the French says the official statement
from the war office today. W
The French also continued their
progress south of Chavigny farm and
east OF Favorolles. Javigny farm
north of Favorolles also was occupied
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-12
Germany Claim. Large Indemnity.

Paris. July II. [By Havas Agency.l-
Germany's claim for indemnity from
Russia amounts to 1000, 900 rubles Cap
proximately ss,5o5, 900 ,ooo) according
to- "a report printed in the Berlin vos-
sische Zeitung of the work done by the
commission named to take up con-
sideration OF claims growing out Of the
conclusion of the Brest- -Litovsk peace.
Immediate settlement Of the claim is
asked, it is stated.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-12
HEARST DROPPED IN NEW YORK.
Committee Picks Another 20 Lead
Democrats in Primary.


Democrats in Primary.
Syracuse. II. Y. July l2.--William
Church Orborn. who volunteered to
e, into the democratic primaries this
full and fight William Randolph
Hearst to finish. received more votes
when the committee Of forty-two met
he,e than any other candidate who'o
name has been mentioned In connec-
ton with. the democratic nomination
FOR governor. Neither in the informal
nor In tho formal ballotfng did MT
Hearst receive a single vote. On the
final ballot the vote WIS decisive as
follows: William Church Osborn OF
Putnam. 9: Mayor Harry G. Walker OF
Btnghamton. s: James w. Gerard. for
NOR ambassador to Germany. Z; AL
fred E. smith. 8. William z g E$.-rs =.
8: Charles B. Alexander. ): Congress-
man George r. Lunn Of Sohenec-
tady. I.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-12
IOWA AVIATOR A PR,soNER.
Lieut.. Clarence Young, Of Dss Moines,
Held BY Austrians.
rBy the Associated Press. ]

by IIe NBNOCItleU EIesS'I
Italian Army Headquarters, July IL.
"A note written by Lieut.. Clarence
Young. Of Dee Moines. Iowa, who was
compelled to land behind the Austrian
lines during the battle on the italian
front last month. was dropped within
the italian lines today.
The note requests that Lieutenant
Young's mother and sweetheart be
notified that he lis merely prisoner.
His postscrip to his companions says:
See you after the war"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-12
Eleven American. Decorated.

\. Washington. July 12.-The dis
tinguished service cross has been
awarded by General Pershing to eleven
more officers and men of the American
expeditionary forces for gallantry in
service, todays official communicate
announces.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-12
JoFFRE SEES VICTORY NEAR
French Marshal Tells Americans Allie
Will Win.

Will Win.
Paris July 12.-President Poincare
and Marshal Joffre have sent inspiring
messages to the American forces in
france on the occasion Of Bastille day,
JJuly IA. President Poincare's message
follows:
"I will not myself. miss the occasion
Of forwarding to the American forces
an admiring and hopeful message. For
four years the gallant English, Belgian
and French armies have been fighting
on behalf Of right and freedom upon
the wasted soil Of Belgium and France,
withstanding the furious and repeated
assaults of the foe.
'eThe splendid American army comes
in turn now to4assume great part in
1.-THE gigantic struggle. / salute and
cheer the brave soldiers under General
IPershing's command.
1--WE have all the same aims and the
same resolution to pursue the war with
the best of, our strength until q COM
mon victory frees the world from Ger
man domination.
United and determined, we will at
tain our end and will soon together
celebrate the deliverance Of the nations
for violated rights.
| Long live the great American re-
public! Long live President Wilson!"
4. Marshal Joffre sent this message:
'F'rance celebrates the 14th Of July
as the day OF her national indepen-
dence. The Americans observed theirs
on the 4th. on these two solemn days
American and French hearts beat in
unison.
"All feel the moment approaches
/ when, thanks to their common efforts.
the defeat Of Germany will allow all
free nations to celebrate at last the in
dependence OF the world"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-12
Russian Railway Mon strike.

Paris, July 12-Russlan railway men
are on strike in several districts. ac-
cording to aNZurich dispatch quoting
the Leipsig Neueste Nachrichten. The
strike threatens to become general, the
newspaper reports.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-12
British Bomb constantinopIe.

London. July 12.-Air force conting-
ents acting with the British navy drop
ped half ton Of bombs upon the city
Of Constantinople on July Z, it was an
nounced by the admiralty today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-12
Rov.Itv TraveI. hy Air,hip.

Paris, July 12.The king and queen
|of Belgium. who have been visiting
England, have returned to France by
the same means they used in crossing
to England-thru the air.
yhe return passage, the newspaper
says, lasted thirty minutes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-12
British Army 1000, 900.

Paris July 12-The British fighting
forces in France now aggregates 2,o00.-
900 men says the Havas correspondent
on the British front. This equals the
number on the front in 1911.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-12
RUSS PEASANTS
MARCHING ON
MOSCOW CITY
Headed by Revolutionists
Leader, Hordes Infest
Bolshevik Capital.
ROUMAN PEASANTS
ARE WITHOUT FOOD

Conditions Most Critical Since Entry
Of Little Nation Into War-oermany
Seizes Already Seant Stores-Prov-
inees Which Raised Big Crops For-
nerly Are Now Barren Wastes -
Crops Partial Failure.
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555. At this morning. So; yester-
day, 60.
PAGE ONE.
TeIcgraphio News:
French Continue to Make Gains.
Foch May Be Preparing to Make
Drive.
Germans Cry Quits on Air Raids.
Peasants Marching on Moscow.
President VIII Veto Wheat Price Bill.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News:
Class 1 In Hardin Exhausted.
No Labor Shortage on Farms.
Republicans to Make Active Cam
paign.
Cootie Garments Needed at Once.
PAGE FOUR.
War News and Comment:
Indians Fighting For America.
French Mourn American Dead as
Own Sons.
Germany Agitated over Russian
Outlook.
PAGE FIVE.
Story,
Rainbow's End.
PAGE SIX.
EDITORIAL:
The Coach and the War.
WAR Poetry"
City Men Can, City Men Must.
PAGES SEVEN. NINE. TEN. AND
ELEVEN.
City News:
Threshers Cooperate to Save Grain.
Will Organize to Conserve Harvest
Defense Council to Aid in Draft.
Details Of Frank Clicks Death.
PAGE TWELVE.
Markets and Generali
Active Demand Aids Corn Bulls.
Presidents Veto Stops Advance.
Oats Also Turn Higher.
Strong Market For Steers.
Hogs Continue to Advance
Russian Navy Theft Menaces United
States.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-12
voN HINpENsuRe ILL

Reported Unable to Participate In Work
at Headquarters. :.
London, July IA Dutch trawler
from Germany, says dispatch from
the Hague, declares the -rumor has
spread all over Germany that Field
Marshal Won Hindenberg is Ill and un-
able to participate in the work at head
quarters. General Ludendorff is said
to have taken charge.