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Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-17

The peace treaty signed by Germany
and her allies with Roumania practi-
cally demobilizes the Roumanian army,
says a dispatch from Amsterdam. 1t
separates Dobrudja from Roumania
and restores to Bulgaria territory ced-
ed In 1913. Indemnitles are renounced,
but damage caused by the war is to be
paid by special agreement. Free navi-
CATION of the Danube is provided, and
equality of all religions in Roumania is
guaranteed.
No favorable occasion for a further
peace move by Pope Benedict has pre-
sented itself, nor does one seem near,
it was stated at the Vatican in Rome
regarding the report that his holiness
would make peace offer.
Foreign Minister Tchitcherin of
Russia has addressed the representa-
tives in Moscow of the United States,
England and France, requesting the
speedy recall of their consuls at
Vladivostok and an investigation of
their alleged participation in negotia-
tions said to have been conducted be-
/ tween the Peking embassies of the
powers named and the Siberian au-
tonomous government. The govern
ments are also asked to define their
attitude toward the soviet govern
ment.
Foreign Secretary Balfour told the
house Of commons in London that nc
peace offers had been made recently
by the enemy.
One of the sensations of the wal
has been developed by the publication
OF letter in London by Gen. f. B
Maurice, deposed director of military
operations in the British war office
charging that the government has mis-
led the public with regard to the con
duct of the war and the strength O.
Field Marshal Haig's forces.
Unrest in the Slovenian districts O
Austria is growing daily and mutin,
is spreading with great rapldity, Reu
} ter's Limited announced at London /
, had learned from a Serbian source. 4
recent conflict between Germans an,
Slovenians ended in bloodshed.
A dispatch from London says tina
A Lord French has been appointed lor
[ lieutenant of Ireland. He succeed
: Lord Wimborne, who has resigned
3 Edward Shortt has been appointe
: chief secretary for Ireland in place G
retiring Secretary Duke.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-17
Wdshingfon

One of the three largest wheat crops
ever produced in the United States was
forecast by the department Of agricul-
ture. Its bulletin estimates the winter
wheat crop at 572,530,O0O bushels, esti.
mated on conditions existing May 1 and
a canvass Of the acreage remaining to
be harvested.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-17
Made un for Lost Time.

"You say you were lost for days In
the boat and your provisions had given
out?'
Exactly"
what did you do for something to
eat?''
FINALLY I hit on a happy idea and
We had spread of canvas"
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-17
MOST IMPORTANT
NEWS OF WORLD
bIc HAPPENINGS OF THE WEEK
CUT TO LAST ANALYSIS.
DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN ITEMS

Kernels culIed From Events Of Mo.
ment In All Parts Of the World
OF Interest to All the
People Everywhere.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-17
European War News

Sergeant Bayliss, an American avi-
ator attached to the French air force,
has brought down his sixth enemy
plane, according to a dispatch from
Paris.
According to Archibald Hurd in the
London Daily Telegraph, the area in
the North sea recently announced by
the British government as prohibited
as dangerous to shipping will be the
greatest mine, field ever laid for the
special purpose Of foiling submarines.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-17
The Pride of the Stable

The Doctor-Nightmare, Ell! What
did you eat last night?
The Patient-Nothing much. Only
champagne cocktails, blue points,
green turtle soup, broiled lobster, truf-
fed
The Doctor-Oh, boy! That night
mare was a thoroughbred.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-17
U.S.-Teutonic WarNews

A German-American spy has been ar
rested on the American front. He was
caught in company with German nom
commissioned officer who is prisoner
and who attempted to escape with the
spy's aid. Both wore American Off
GERS uniforms.
A requisition upon all states except
Arizona. Delaware and Vermont for
1000 specially qualified draft regis
frants TO go to camp May 20 was sent
out by Provost Marshal General Crow
der.
Flight Capt. James Norman Hall,
author and one OF the best-known avi-
ators In the American or allied
armies. Is missing after a thrilling bat
tie ten miles inside Germany opposite
the Toul sector. Two German ma
chimes also went to earth during the
battle In a crippled condition. Cap
tain Halls home Is Colfax. Ia.
The American steamship Tyler, for
merly an Old Dominion line freighter,
has been torpedoed and sunk Off the
French coast. according to information
received in New York. Eleven men,
bers OF the crew were killed or
drowned
American prisoners Of war are be-
Ing shnmefully treated in German
prison camps, IL all have had the ex-
perlence of an American interviewed
by a French soldier, also a prisoner
IN Germany. just before he escaped.
Lieut.. John Rosenwald of the Amer
lean medical corps, formerly one of
the best known of Western football
players, has been killed by shell fire
In the Luneville sector. Lieutenant
Rosenwald was captain Of the Uni
versity of Minnesota eleven few
years ago, and made brilliant rec
ord.
One American officer and three pri-
Yates were awarded the cross Of war
at a hospital near verdun for gallan-
try displayed in the recent raid by
German shock troops on American
positions. The soldiers decorated
are Lieut.. II. ]. Kelley, Ottawa. Ill.
Private d. d. Smith, Steens, Miss.
Private g. A. Hopkins, Baltimore
Md; Private Aloysius Brown. Brook
lyn, N. Y.
Maj. A. Rasmussen Of Portland, Ore.
was killed by German shell while
leading his men In a reconnaissance or
the American front in France.
The American Salvation Army won
en- In France on Memorial day will
place fresh flowers and the Stars ant
Stripes on the grave of every Ameri
can fighter buried there since the wa
began, says n dispatch from New York
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-17

Ned Egnn, manager Of the Milwau-
kee baseball team Of the American as
sociatIon for a short time early in the
season, committed suicide at Chicago
by shooting. 1t is supposed that i'll
health prompted the act.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-17

Condemn not too hastily the mis-
takes of those in authority" This was
the valedictory to the present session
of congress of James R. Mann, Repub-
lican leader in the house, made on the
eve of his departure for the middle
West to take an extended rest.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-17

A recently patented foot rest for
automobile drivers is intended to di-
rect the feet to the right pedals when
necessary.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-17

Experiments with powdered peat for
fuel have been so successful in Swe-
den that a plant for it's production on
a large scale has been established.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-17

Because Of the extreme low water
in Red river, from which Fisher, Minn.,
gets its supply, the residents of the
town will be allowed to take baths
only on days designated by the coun-
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-17

Thermaline gas is recommended as
a substitute for acetylene, especially
for welding.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-17

Attorney General Gregory. acting at
President Wilson's direction, on Tues
day began planning the investigation
of the $640,000.OO0 appropriation for
the construction of aircraft.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-17
The Cause of the Whine.

'He hates to lose"
"Yes. Those hard losers always
seem disappointed because they can't
play badly and win"
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-17

1t is estimated that about $1,050,OOC
is invested in the British N-ray In
duStry.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-17
Paw Cash,

There's one thing that beats pay
ing your bills promptly"
What is itT'
Never running up any bills"
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-17

Wage advances to 1,929,399 railroad
employees, ranging from per cent to
the highest to 43 per cent to the lowest
paid workers and aggregating $780,
100000. were made public In an ex-
haustive report by the railroad wage
commission to Director General Nc
Adoo. Mr. McAdoo, II is learned on
high authority, will accept the report
and put the wage increases into effect
mt once as Of the date of January
last.
Eight American gunners were killed
and seven wounded near Benbrook,
west Of Fort Worth. Tex, when three
inch shell exploded. One gun crew,
comprised Of members Of the head
quarters company of the One Hundred
and Forty-first infantry, was entirely
wiped out.
Prof. @. H. Kamann, formerly princi-
pal OF the Lincoln school Of Peoria, H.,
was found guilty Of disloyalty. He was
sentenced TO serve three years In Leav-
enworth prison and to pay fine Of So
600. Pupils testified that he praised
the kaiser and criticized the United
States.
In an alrplane accident at Camp
Borden. Ont. Second Lieut.. G. A. Ruff
ridge Of Montclair. N. j.. and Cadet
II. b. OLenry of Toronto were killed.
Five thousand dollars worth of Ger
man war bonds we're seized by select
service operatives in the home of Au-
gust Tiemann, a farmer near Newton,
In. Tiemann was born in Germany.
Twelve slien women were lodged in
the detention camp at Gloucester, N
J., by the department Of justice.
Prussian frightfulness was de-
nounced at Lusitania memorial mass
meeting at Carnegie hall In New York
Senator Owen, after reviewing the
events leading up to and the sinking
of the Insitania, said America prob
ably viii have 100000 men on the
battle fine before the end Of 1918"
AS a result of threats by bakers In ,
number Of cities to raise the price O.
bread the food administration sent tel
egrams TO state administrators sayin,
that Increases In bread prices are un
justified.
Ten steel ships Of 57,G95 total ton
mage, and six wooden ships of 21 80,
tons, were launched from Unite,
States shipyards during the week end
ed May 8. It was announced in Wash
ington. Twelve steel ships Of SO,1S
total tonnage were delivered complet
during the same period.
Lieut.. Melvin f. Sullivan and Serg
Calvin f. Cronk Of the marine corp
were killed at the Curtiss marine fiy
ing school near Miami, Fla, whe
their airplane, from which they wer
prnciIclng giinnery, fell about ZOO fee
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-17

Mrs. William Pettus Hobby, wife of
the governor of Texas, declares she
wants no vegetable huckster bothering
around her kitchen door, but proposes
to raise all the vegetables that are
needed for her home this spring and
summer, and for the neighbors, too,
possibly. The photograph shows Mrs.
Hobby busy in the garden attached to
the governors mansion at Austin, Tex.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-17

The army consumes about 100000
pounds per day of fresh beef. This
necessitates the slaughter daily of
tinize every part of this supply from
the time it comes on the hoof to the
abattoir until 1t vanishes from the
mess tin of the soldier.
Inspection begins at the stock yards,
where the living animals undergo the
examination of an official for any evil
dences of physical defect which might
be difficult of detection later. Where
there is doubt the questionable ami
mails are separated for closer exam
ination. Where there is certainty of
defect, the animal is rejected as unfit
for food supply.
Next comes a rigid examination of
the carcass. Only when found Sound
healthful, and wholesome" is the meat
passed as acceptable for food and
duly branded with a nonpoisonous
vegetable ink, Omitted States In,
spected and Passed" The unfit car
casses are destroyed.
Fresh meats thus indorsed go for
ward in regular shipments, but those
which are to undergo curing, canning
or manufacture into sausages, lard
oleomargarine, ETC., are subjected tt
reinspections at each step. For these
there is a final inspection just pre-
vious to their dispatch for ARMY use
Samples are regularly collected fol
chemical analysis in the government
laboratories.
When the meats arrive at the arm.
stations they are again inspected
either by inspectors of the bureau O.
| animal industry or by veterinarian OI
ficers of the army. They must ais
obtain the approval of the officer o
the quartermaster corps receivin
them. And they undergo their fina
test when the soldiers Immediate or
ganization commander looks then
over before he permits them to b
served to his men.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-17

Swimming is to be taught soldiers
in some training camps this summer
as a military requirement, according
to the commission on training camp
activities. A statement by the COM
mission shows that 118000 soldiers in
camps participated in organized bas-
ket ball last season.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-17

day began planning the investigation
of the $64O,OOO,O00 appropriation for
the construction of aircraft.
President Wilson issued a proclama-
tion designating the week beginning
May 20 as RED Cross week." and
calling upon the American people to
contribute generously to the second
$1O0O00,000 war fund of the Ameri-
can Red Cross for the alienation of
suffering among the American troops
in France and their dependents at
home and among the fighting forces
and civilian populations of the allied
countries.
Xenophon p. Wilfiey of Missouri.
Democrat, was sworn in to succeed
the late Senator Stone. His creden-
tials were presented by Senator Reed.
Official figures of the third Liberty
loan were announced by the treasury
department as $3,316,62S, $50. The final
the $4,OO0.OO0,OOO mark.
An agreement on the bill extending
the selective-draft law to youths twen-
ty-one years of age since June 5, 1917,
was reached by senate and house con-
ferees. The amendment providing
that the additional registrants shall
be placed at the bottom of present
eligible lists was retained.
A department of justice investiga-
ton of the charges of graft in air
craft production, made by Gutzon Bor-
glum, the sculptor, was ordered by
President Wilson. Borglum's charges
of pro-German influence also will be
| investigated. Demand for criminal
investigation was made in the senate
recently.
A billion-dollar appropriation for air
craft production was asked Of con-
gress by the war department. The
estimate was presented to the house
| Military a1airS committee Dy MAJOR
General March, acting chief of staff.
The Sherwood bill granting a mini
mum pension of $25 a month to Civil
war veterans was passed by the house
and now goes to the senate. Gradu
ated payments from $25 to $50 6
month, according to age and length oi
service, are provided.
The senate agreed to the conferenc;
report on the so-called sedition bill
an amendment of the espionage act
which would punish by Imprisonment
for 20 years or by fine of $4,000, o.
both, those who utter or write sedi
tious sentiments or incite curtailmen
of war production.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-17

The Italian minister of agriculture
has decided to make obligatory the
cultivation of certain staple food
crops in excess of the quantity for.
merly grown.
During the spring the cultivation
Of potatoes, corn, and vegetables will
be increased at the expense of such
crops as mint, clover, and forage. A
certain portion of the land must be
held for autumn sowing.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-17
ARMY AND NAVY
NEED TRAINED MEN
THOUSANDS OF EXPERT WORK.
ERs WANTED IN CIVILIAN
BRANCHES OF SERVICE.
MEAT CAREFULLY INSPECTED
Every Part Of the Supply for Army
Use Is Scrutinized, From Stock
Yards to Mess - Desertions From
Camps Due to Discouraqing Letters.

(From Committee on Public Informatien.>
Washington.-The civilian branches
of the army and navy are in need of
thousands of highly trained workers,
and before the end of 1918 these
branches must be increased by at least
10000, according to the civil service
commission
The ordnance department of the
army needs large numbers Of mechan-
ical engineers, craftsmen, chemists,
and metallurgists. Thousands of in
spectors are wanted to pass on the
quality of ordnance, ammunition, and
other supplies. For office work statis-
ticians, accountants, assistants in
business administration, and specially
trained clerks are needed.
The quartermaster corps wants sew
eral thousand examiners and inspec-
tors, and passenger and freight clerks
are needed. The signal corps is short
Of craftsmen.
The navy has an unlimited number
of places for craftsmen, and a long
list of positions for technical workers.
Practically all branches of the service
need stenographers, typists, book
keepers, and clerks.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-17

The allotment of meat purchases
for the army, navy, and marine corps
and the allies has been consolidated
in a single bureau. with headquarters
in Chicago.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-17

Included in war department regula-
tions regarding the employment Of
prisoners of war and interned enemy
aliens are the following statements:
All classes of prisoners, excepting
commissioned officers and such 9th
.ers as are physically not fit to labor,
will be required to perform work nee
essary for their comfort or for the
upkeep of their prison barracks. In
termed enemy aliens will not be held
for compulsory labor except as pro-
vfded in this paragraph.
Prisoners of war, excepting officers,
warrant, petty, and noncommissioned
officers, may be required to work for
the public service-they may be au-
thorized to work on their own ac-
count. Under exceptional circum-
stances, when specially authorized by
the secretary Of war, they may, upon
their written request, be authorized
to work for private persons or for cor
porations Petty and noncommis-
stoned officers may be authorized to
work on their own account, and, upon
their written request, may be author
lied to work in the same manner as
other prisoners of war, except that
they will be employed in supervis-
ory capacity only.
An order for labor, will be regarded
as a military command, and prisoners
failing TO obey such order will be pun
ished accordingly.
When employed on work that is nee
essary for their comfort, or for the
upkeep of the prison barracks in
which they are interned, prisoners
will receive no compensation. When
the work is done for the government
prisoners will be paid at rate ac
cording to the work executed; wher
the work is done for other branches
of the public service or for private
persons the conditions Of and the
compensation for such work will bt
settled in agreement between repre-
sentatives of said branches or per
sons and the adjutant general of the
army.
The wages Of the prisoners shall g
toward improving their position, ant
the balance shall be paid them on thei
release, after deducting the cost o
their maintenance.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-17

Eight American gunners were killed
and seven wounded near Benbrook,
west Of Fort Worth. Tex, when three
inch shell exploded. One gun crew,
comprised Of members Of the head
quarters company of the One Hundred
and Forty-frst infantry. was entirely
wiped out.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-17

The United States public health
service is In need of medical officers
for field duty in connection with the
sanitation of several civil sanitary
districts. Men physically disqualified
from the medical reserve corps are
eligible for these positions, providing
they are not suffering from complaints
that would seriously interfere with
the performance of their duties.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-17

The American steamship Tyler, for
merly an Old Dominion line freighter,
has been torpedoed and sunk of the
French coast. according to information
received in New York. Eleven mem
bers OF the crew were killed or
drowned.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-17

Prof. G. Fl. Kamann, formerly princi-
pal OF the Lincoln school of Peoria, H.,
was found guilty Of dlsloyalty. He was
sentenced TO serve three years in Leav-
enworth prison and to pay a fine Of So
600. Pupils testified that he praised
the kaiser and criticized the United
States.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-17

Lieut.. Melvin e. Sullivan and sergt.
Calvin f. Cronk Of the marine corps
were killed at the Curtiss marine fly
ing school near Miami. Fla, when
their airpIane, from which they were
prnctlclng g'innery, fen about ZOO feet.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-17

A requisition upon all states except
Arizona, Delaware and Vermont for
1000 specially qualified draft regis
trants to go to camp May 20 was sent
out by Provost Marshal General Crow
der.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-17

American prisoners of war are be-
ing shamefully treated in German
prison camps, If all have had the ex-
perience of an American interviewed
by a French soldier. also a prisoner
IN Germany. just before he escaped.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-17

The American Salvation Army wom-
en- In France on Memorial day will
place fresh flowers and the Stars and
Stripes on the grave of every Ameri-
can fighter buried there since the war
began, says n dispatch from New York.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-17

A German-American spy has been ar
rested on the American front. He was
caught in company with German nom
commissioned officer who is a prisoner
and who attempted to escape with the
spy's aid. Both wore American Off
GERS uniforms.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-17

In an airplane accident at Camp
Borden. Ont, Second Lieut.. G. A. Ruff
ridge Of Montclalr. N. j.. and Cadet
II. B. OLenry Of Toronto were killed.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-17

Mai. A. Rasmussen Of Portland, Ore,
was killed by German shell while
leading his men In reconnaissance on
the American front in France.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-17

Xenophon p. Wiley of Missouri,
Democrat, was sworn in to succeed
the late Senator Stone. His creden-
tials were presented by Senator Reed.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-17

Five thousand dollars worth of Ger
man war bonds we're seized by select
service operatives in the home of Au-
gust Tiemann, a farmer near Newton,
In. Tiemann was born in Germany.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-10-17
CONCLUDES SHOE FACTORY
MOST DESIRABLE ASSET

That a shoe factory Is a most de-
sirable institution for u town Is tho
conclusion reached Ivy w. A. Nande-
YER, who, on behalf Of tho Tulsa
Chamber OF Commerce, made "A sur
Vey of the shoe factories of Garth
age, Mo. Mr.. Vandever reports
that Carthage is so well pleased with
the benefits to be derived by "A city
from a shoe factory, that the husi-
ness men themselves financed IA sec
ond one.
Tulsa has had, for some time past,
under confederation the location Of
q shoe factory. There had been
some doubt expressed as to tho de-
STABILITY OF such an institution from
a standpoint OF good tolthe city The
idea was conceived that some MEM
ber OF tho Chamber OF Commerce
personally investigate shoe fac
tory and determine just what 1t
might be like from the standpoint
OF desirability to the community.
1t ss stated that should tho fac
tory that has Tulsa under consider
alton for u location be secured. em-
ployment would bo furnished for
from $50 to 200 people. mostly
women.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-10-17

-Smartly tailored SuNs in q
tine and velour. in navy. bla
burgundy: some are fur trif
exceptional value.