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Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-09
PLAN BIG MILITARY .
FUNERAL IN HONOR
OF MENLOST ATSEA
Latest Casualty List Indicates That Nearly 200 Amer-
Went Down With Big Cunarder Off Irish
Coast; Many Soldiers are Reported
Among the Missing.
(By Associated Press.l.

London, Feb. s-The British admiralty tonight informed
the Associated Press that the latest figures available the
Tuscan disaster showed that 2235 had been saved
and that about 166 were missing.
The saved, added, included 1873 American officers
and 1917 American men, 16 officers and 1873 Of the crew
and six passengers, r
The bodies of 1875 soldiers have been recovered
Of the 14S survivors landed the Scottish coast 134
onged to the United States including officers OF
these officer and rs remaining where they landed
attend the funeral for the American dead
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-09
NelU Draft LaIU is
FaUorably Reported
Bu Senate COMMITTEE

Washington, Feb. s.-Favorable
report on the War departments
bill amending the selective draft
law to require registration of men
as they reach 81 years and basing
quotas on the number of men in
class one, instead of state popula-
tons, was unanimously ordered
today by the senate military COM
mittee.
The proposal to exempt men as
they reach 81 years, if they have
not been drafted, which was op
posed by Provost Marshal General
Crowder, was not included in the
bill.
An amendment proposed by Sem
ator New of Indiana to require reg
istration of youths at 10 years and
over, also was rejected.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-09
Ambassador Francis
\ Quiets Government Fear

Washington, Feb. 8.--Late today
the State department received a rou'
tine telegram from Ambassador
Francis in Petrograd dated Febru.
ary q.
This was regarded as discounting
further the unconhrmed report that
the diplomatic representatives of all
the allies have been expelled from
the capital by the bolsheviki.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-09
Condition Is Unchanged.
jRy Associated Press,)

New York, Feb. 8.-The condition
of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, who
was operated on Wednesday for
hstula and assesses in both ears. was
pronounced as unchanged" by DR.,
Harold K. Keyes, of Roosevelt hos
pital, early today.
DR.. Keyes added that Colonel
Roosevelt had slept all night and had
rested comfortably.
Colonel Roosevelt's temperature
and pulse were normal, bulletin is
sued at the hospital this morning said
doctors Duel and Martin saw
Colonel Roosevelt at 8 a. m,," the
bulletin reads. "He has had very
satisfactory night, having slept about
six hours. He will be able to take
nourishment at regular intervals dur
ing the day. His temperature and
pulse are normal"
Doctor in Constant Attendance.
Three special nurses and DR.. Keyes
were in constant attendance at the
formers presidents bedside during
jthe night
Mrs. Roosevelt spent the night in
an adjoining room of the hospital.
Her daughters, Mrs. Nicholas
Longworth and Mrs. Richard Derby,
remained at the hospital until late
hour last night and then left for a
nearby hotel leaving word they
should be notified in case of any
change i'll the colonels condition.
1t was learned today that it was not
found necessary to communicate with
them,
During the night hundreds Of tele-
grams from all parts of the country
were received at the hospital and were
turned over to .Mts. Roosevelt this
morning.
1t was stated that visitors would not
be allowed to see Colonel Roosevelt
during the forenoon.
Unfounded reports that Colonel
Roosevelt had died, witch appeared
to have spread throughout the coun-
try, resulted in flood of inquiries at
the hospital today by telephone and
telegraph, rtany of the telephone
calls coming from long distance
points.
Message from Wilson.
Washington, Feb. 8.-President
Wilson today sent to Mrs. Roosevelt
the following message Of sympathy:
May | not express my warmest
sympathy and the sincere hope that
Mr.. Roosevelt's condition is improv-
ing"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-09
Woman Takes Seat as
Legislator in Canada

Victoria, B. C., Feb. 8.-British
Columbia's first woman member of
the legislature assumed her duties to-
day.. Rounds of applause greeted the
appearance Of Mrs. Ralph Smith from
Vancouver, as she took her seat at
the opening of the British Columbia
Legislature here yesterday. In intro
ducing Mrs. Smith, Premier Brewster
said her appearance marked a mo-
r1ent historic in the legislatures his
inrN-
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-09
NEBRASKA GRAIN
SHIPMENTS TO Be
RUSHED ON CARS
Preference Given to Transpor.
tation of Cereals by Order
of Director General
!. MCAdO0.
fBy Associated Press.l

Washington, Feb. $50 facilitate
the movement of grain for the allies
and home consumption, Director Gen,
eral McAdoo today ordered prefer
ence given to grain shipments
throughout all the principal granger
states.
The order directs that preference be
given in loading grain cars in Illinois,
Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota,
North Dakota, South Dakota, Ne
braska, Kansas, Missouri and Okla
hOma.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-09
Spain Protests Sinking.

Madrid, Feb. 8.-The Spanish am
bassador at Berlin telegraphs that he
sent to the German government
Thursday evening note of the Span
ish government protesting against the
recent sinking of the Spanish steamer
Giralda.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-09
Aviation Cadet Killed.

Wichita Falls, Tex, Feb. 8.-Hu-
bert w. Game, p, of Oakland, Cal,
an advance aviation cadet, was killed
today, when his plane crumpled at an
altitude Of several hundred feet.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-09

talks in eight moving picture houses
in the city at night.
Lincoln is arranging a similar
schedule for the team which will be
composed of Roscoe Mitchell and
Miss Kelley.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-09
Austrian Cabinet
Has Resigned, Says
RepOrt from, Vienna

Amsterdam, Feb. 8.--Dr. Won
Beydler, the Austrian premier, has
rendered the resignation of his en-.
tire cabinet to Emperor Charles.
according to dispatch from vi
enna.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-09
ARTIST DECLARES BOLO
/STOLE HIS WIFE AND
WRECKED HER CAREER
Frenchman Trial for Treason Accused of Brutay Mis-
treating Woman Whose Affection He Won; Hus-
band Duped Man Who Befrended Him;
Defendant Admits Cruelty.
(By Associated Press.)

Paris, Feb. S.M Panon artist tesfyng at the treason
trial of Ro Pasha late yesterday said that he had known Boo
he 10 years old. He became Boos partner
undertakings at Marsees where he lost his fortune of
100000 francs when Boo disappeared with Panons wife,
ing Panon liable for debts aggregating $4,000 francs Tn.
witness said he had paid off the debts
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-09
ROOSEvE AS
GO0D.sf after
TWO OPERATIONS
Temperature and Pulse Normal,
Say Doctors; Mrs. Roosevelt
Remains at Hospital; viii.
son SendS Message.
BULLETIN.

New York, Feb. S.-Marked I'M
provement during the past "a hours
in the condition of Colonel Theodore
Roosevelt was indicated in a bulletin
issued at 9 o'clock tonight by the
physicians attending him at Roose-
welt hospital.
The bulletin said: "Thc outlook is
very encouraging"
The Washington herald., 1918-10-29
ArthurBr rBrisbaneIntrenche
In City of Brewers.
Hearst Editor Purchases Two Milwaukee
Papers.
Papers.

From the New York Tribune.
The Washington herald., 1918-10-29
The Central Powers Splitting.

Germany replies THE German
proposals arstce which shall be the first
toward the President has described in his proc
lamation.'
Austria Hungary replies The government Hungary
declares that ready without awaiting the result of other negoa-
ons discussions conclude peace between Austria
Hungary and the opposing and immediate armsce all
President Wilson be good
enough to take the appropriate preparatory steps
These the latest peace developments They do
conclusion but they indicate
end OF hostiues in the very future
believe enemy again uppemost
question We had enemy's nsincerity
crafness that everything he does crooked
point enemys
nothing enemy
self realizes and because of which he desperately
much of himself as he can
Germany and Austria Hungary arc max
ing appeals Independently that they working
Junction
greatest possibility that while the central powers
have been consultation beginning
gradually dted to breaking point There is
evidence that Austria Hungary peace just
the appropriate steps" be completed
be striving peace any price perhaps with
regard to the OF her ally.
Austria Hungary quite different
She has slowly but surely been throwing off her yoke
vasa Germany There so many months
that Austria Hungary acted Germany spoke
e other tended widen the breach
the of the employment soldiers
Germany needed them badly the Western yet Germany
repeatedly refused give military ally she was
feed her people first followed
the other rapid between until Austria
Hungary has doubt tired OF the Germany has
to ignore her Dictator and Germany has made few
has friend Germany that she alone she threat
ened with revolution from within and without her
borders Hungary doubt she knows it.
and her best course unconditional last note
strongly implies
Germany, apparently way She felt the iron hand
fVr her ally slipping for that she will
soon stand alone the world and that with her v
gone her speedy end is inevitable.
noh me notes from Germany and Austria Hungary the
strongest desire for an immediate They terms-un-
conditional "
Regarding the enem for ansce was cabed
rom london last night that the allied been
arranged ne world awaits these and the
are turned toward Versailles today where supreme war council
inc aes Is to meet to consider the the hour
We may have within the NAV NOT co,o fo-
INC neE year But this we do knowtha drawing nearer
peace day by day and that when does mean that the
enemy has surrendered uncondtionalv ~ ~
The Washington herald., 1918-10-29

treasurer OF the Cream City Brewi7-
Company
Before this country entered the We
the policy OF The Free Pres" wss
frankly pro-German. Since then q
has been such that some Of its stonk-
holders got out rather than support
it Here are a few Of the things .i
has done.
II has opposed conscription.
Il has demanded an embsrEo %
food TO our allies.
i has attacked Great Brltarn. cu-
ally.
1t said MAY IS. 1870. 1t would -
3 good thing II Wilson got busy ant
determined what America really IS
lighting for
1t declared Britain had DESTROYED
Belgian neutrality before Germany in
vaded her
II supported German peace drive.
The Free Press" claims SS,oco cir
culation for this kind OF thing.
So here is Brisbane. still ow7nE
money to the brewers for his
Washington Times" and CoHsohdat-
ing a string Of papers in a brewer
stronghold Milwaukee. remembering
the rumors that preceded his comins,
is waiting for news OF similar deals .r
other cities. It is also waiting win
deep interest for the full facts ro-
gardinE these deals. which il cEpe
will be uncovered by the Senate's iu-
quiry into Brisbane. the brewers and
the German propa EandR
The Washington herald., 1918-10-29
Lift the Influenza Ban.

Its about time or the District government to give some &C.
consideration TO the lifting caused bv the influence
dsm' SO tar Washington is seems to be
PIE evidence OF the TACT that the plague decrease
eady Boston, Philadelphia and of other cities have
tied the ban and these decrease is no more
yAan in Washington. ~ N"'
hosc who are ta affected by closing order have ac-
pleu without complaint the ed down. but now that be
couge on the they should every consideration
Inc heacaI industry has almost wrecked bv the enfod
0Shg YET they have borne admirably however the cond-
o0nnue much longer they will be Thousands of en-
Poe are beng denied livelihood seek other nos
ons Tins will offer another problem when the han is n,I
lifted. ~ "a" - "nAly
The churches should be allowed open at once There
constitutional Fgh OF religious liberty which, though the cir
may have been sufficient action being
1f the ban continues minute is necessary
mere IS an argument of
OF ust such thing prescribed for influenza
a good people getting air necessary o fgbt
the plague because there place
goes TO church the thater they that much fresh air
~ IS reasonable that without definite destination moro
people remain indoors ~
Tins editorial no criticism OF the authorities but rather
emlnder OF the OF their
could be lifted and time be consistent
General Rumor the only having free access to the
foor of the stock exchange
The Washington herald., 1918-10-29

Milwaukee. Oct. 26.-Arthur Brisbane,
William Randolph Hearst's star edi-
tor, champion of light wines and
beers and batter OF Americas allies,
has opened vigorous campaign for a
dominant position in the newspaper
field in Milwaukee.
With the country still ringing with
the scandal of the exposure of the
brewers backing which enabled him
10 buy The Washington Times" he
has begun operations in the city from
which came $1,000 of the brewers
money that he used
With the funds that he borrowed to
start the Washington enterprise still
unrepaid. he has launched into new
and costly ventures in what has been
known as one of the most German
cities of the United States, the home
Of the Schltz. Pabst and a dozen other
breweties.
He has bought The Evening Wis
consin" and The Daily News" An
nouncement of his purchase OF the
morning Free Press" is expected at
any time, and he has an interest in
the Socialist Leader"
Milwaukee is asking whether Bris-
bane is using his own money here any
iii'i' NhsAl llf Nlt III " dSilillS NOil'
There have been rumors here for
more than a year that there would
be established. as part of a chain to
extend across the nation. q paper
that should speak both for the brew
ing interest and for the interests of
the Fatherland, which so many Mil
waukee citizens Championed openly
before we entered the war.
Prepare for After War.
It has been understood that these
papers would not openly defend Ger
many. even after peace should have
made it legally safe to do SO. but that
they would oppose any after-the-wal
policies that might cause hatred" in
Germany as dangerous to permanent
peace. would uphold German methods
and policies (kultur under another
hame) as vital to American develop
ment. and would attempt to create
distrust of Britain, France. Japan and
any anti-German government which
might be established in Russia.
In short. these papers. here and
elsewhere, would have double mis-
sion: to make a last-ditch fight for the
beer. which the pro-Germans declare
is necessary for the continued vital
t ~ vi anu dNltlIlpl "
detach America from the world alli-
ance against German aggression
which will, if unbroken, constitute
the greatest barrier to German finan-
cial recuperation in preparation for
another bid for world power.
These were rumors. current more
than a year ago and persistent since
From the first the name of Hearst has
been connected with them.
Milwaukee is a logical place for the
location of one of such a string OF
papers. 1t has large German ele-
nent. which through long residence
and intrenched financial and paliti-
cal power wields a tremendous infiu-
ence. Not all of this element is pro-
German as against America, but most
of 1t is as against the rest of the
world, and would willingly be con-
vinced that American and German
interests agreed, or even more will
llngly that policies of our allies
which are contrary to German wishes,
are either wrong or "un-American.' u
The Washington herald., 1918-10-29
Going Over.

By EDMUND VANCE COOKE.
Sick o the sea, oh, misery me,
Sick o the sea am l.
A pitch and roll and pom me soul!
The bowsprit split the sky
Oh, pitch and roll and a waterv hole
And a diving, daring dip;
Oh, sink the boat and set me afloat
Or let me scuttle the shipl
On, yester-taste comes out OF my waist,
A taste which keeps repeating,
While tireless cooks are scanning the books
10 make new things for eating
Oh, sick o the sea, oh, misery me
Sick o the sea am ];
On the stormy morn when | was born
Why didn't they let me de-
Now, contain yourself contain yourself"
Cry the captain and the crew,
But contain myself, contain myself,
Is the last thing | can do.
Over the side, with streaming eve
And more than streaming lin:
-Oh, will you sink the boat" saw /
Or shall | scuttle the ship"
Copyright 19Is)
The Washington herald., 1918-10-29

General Rumor is the only outsider having access to the
floor of the stock exchange.
The Washington herald., 1918-10-29
LINE O. CHEER
EACH DAY o. The YEAR.
BY John Kendrick Bangs.
TINE.

TINE.
There is a wealth Of cleaning gold
at hand
Which energy and thrift can cer
command.
The sea holds pearls OF value. and
the mine
Hath gems OF worth IN an unending
line.
But best OF all the tressurers Of
our day,
That lie not hid. but showing on
the way,
For us to seize and use, OF worth
sublime.
Is Gods free gift to all Of US Of
Time
The Year. the Month. the week, M,
Day, the Hour
And every second OF il hlled Wit
power
II We but use it rightly for y
good
OF all our glorious human Broths
hood.
tC1ynxhL xr
The Washington herald., 1918-10-29
Transfer Fish on Horseback.

As an illustration OF the pains taken
by fsh commissions in Western States
10 stock remote mountain streams. the
carrying OF young FISH by pscs ami
mails TO points many miles from -ha
highways. may be cited says Tho
Popular Mechanics Magazine. tn an
illustrated article. In California. FOR
example. the little FISH are brought
from the State hatchery by tank mo-
tor trucks 10 points well up In r1e
mountains. There they arc trans
ferred to small tanks which can ha
strapped 70 pack horses. and are taken
by forest rangers to streams. some
times 30 miles distant.
The Washington herald., 1918-10-29
ourNWa$latform.

|. No peace by nesohahd
q Terms to be dictat ted he allies.
3. No secret confereh Ices p Germany.
4. Unconditional surresd5 E.,
Poliicsl-The Kaise d autocracy.
Mitary-Dsarmamd If army and navy.
Commercial-Cerma jdustry to restore Belgium
and French eA property and factories.
before being pstted to enter on foreign
trade
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-12
Send the Word to the Kaiser

We read great dedl these days Of Gernaan 1Doe because of miHtary disasters, and it mdy be con- ceded that Chateau-T ThieTry, Montdidier, Combrda, st. Mibiel, the Argonne and Flemish battles have done great deal to produce very desirable tra'ne Of mind in Germany and Austria. But t is aClth1n tue poaver of tue American people right noac to do more 10 discourage Germany than al ot these. Let pCord be sent to the Kaiser ne1t Sdturday hot Aneerica hos over-subScribed her Fourth Liberty Loan and aciH do more to make the Huns teel thot this is sure enough the aoner ot their discomfort than aroa,d the experience of dozen defeats on the batHefeld It agW mean to Germany that soon taco million more Americans a0U join the taoo million aoho noao tramp French soa
 SEND THE WORD TO THE KAISER
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-12
FRENCH SOCIALISTS FOR
 WILSON

Paris, Oct. 12.-The radical So- ciaiist group in the Chamber of Deputies has approved President Will sons answer to Germany and the members have gone on record as favoring the prosecution of the war energeticaIly, until the conditions of the Allies are accepted.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-12
ANOTHER AMERICAN
 ACE WHO TAKES A
 FEW SHOTS AT HUNS

WITH THE AMERICANS AT VERDUN, Oct. 12.-Lieut William Erwin, although an observer, is the latest American ace, having downed his fifth enemy plane
 He says he is continually on the lookout for enemy planes and makes it habit to engage as many planes as possible in conjunction with his daily observation work.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-12
LIBERTY DAY
 IS CELEBRATED
 OVER NATION Special Efforts Are Being Made by Liberty Loan Workers to Increase
 the Total THE PRESIDENT SPEAKS Programs Designed to h. spire Patriotism Are Being Held Wherever
 It Is Possible.
THE PRESIDENT SPEAKS

WASHINGTON, Oct 12.-The Ma tional celebration of Liberty Day to day is expected to boost the Lib erty Loan campaign. The total last evening was 69,S76,200
 Special forms of celebration. were held in every American community possible. The exceptions were where public places have been closed ow- ing to influenza, although Liberty Loan campaign managers in such districts made special efforts to put the drive over the top.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-12
GERMANS COMPLETE REPLY TO PRESIDENT WILSON'S NOTE AND T|S BELIEVED IT ONLY PARTLY
 ACCEPTS TERMS OF PRESIDENT

2Whle information concerning the exact tenor available ii i it believed indicate that Wilson's demands while
 
 armisce looked
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-12
REPLY SOON EXPECTED

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12.-If Ger many's reply to Wilson's inquiries was dispatched last night, it will probably reach here tomorrow night. Most likely it will come through the Swiss legation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-12
GERMANS BEWAIL DEMISE" OF PRUSSIA.

M, 12-While Prussia  invaded by the Germans acceptable
   
  capable md dcanne be as a
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-12
HUNS MAY SUGGEST TERMS

Paris, Oct. 12.-Reports indicate that Germany's answer to the de- mands for the evacuation of occu- pied territory will be a counter re- quest from Germany to return her colonies, and the occupied Turkish territories. Germany is hurrying to appear before the world as a dem- ocratic state.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-12
REICHSTAG TO MEET WEDNES

Basel, Oct. 12.-The Frankfort Zeitung announces that the German Rechstag will reassemble October 18th.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-12
Ex-AM6AssADoR ILL

NEW YORK, Oct. 12.-Walter Hines Page, the retiring American Ambassador to England, arrived crit ically i'll from heart disease. He was carried ashore in a stretcher.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-12
AUSTRIAN SLAVS TO HAVE
 COUNTRY

Zurich, Oct. 12.-vienna advices say that Emperor Charles has is sued manifesto announcing that Crotia, Slavonia, Bosnia, Herzego- vina and Dalmatia will be united as one state.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-12
GERMAN PAPERS
 THINK WILSON'S
 TERMS ACCEPTED
Public Opinion in Germany Not Fully Agreed as to
 Exact Purport of
 Kaiser's Reply.

BASEL, Switzerland, Oct. 12.-The Frankfort Gazette says Germanys answer to President Wilson is com pleted and in principle agrees with the note. It probably will be for Warded Friday night.
 The Gazette believes the answer expresses Germany's adhesion to the demands made by President Wilson
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-12
IN ONE SENSE GERMANY

l, Berne, oct. 12.-The Wolff Press Bureau says Germanys answer is an acceptance, in one sense, of the principles laid down by President Wilson.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-12
KAISER'S REPLY TO WILSON IS READY
GERMAN DEFENSIVE SYSTEM NOW BROKEN BEYOND REPAIR; AND SHE IS ON VERGE OF RUIN; LOOK FOR
 BIC EVENTS ON AMERICAN FRONT

herself the brink of disaster Her has been broken beyond repair
 Champagne has swept the emmy Il a
 repairing his cardinal in wide closely, the the tactics himself
 ordered then countermanded the of the Belgian
 which will change the o things, the American front.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-12
NOTE IS FAR-REACHING

Copenhagen, Oct. 12.-The North German Zeitung understands that Germany's answer to President Will sons note has been made and is far-reaching in effect. The paper hopes that the discussion between Germany and President Wilson will bring about durable peace.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-12
Alaska Can Get It's Name on Tanl
 and Ship

SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 12.-As a mark of distinguished service in the Fourth Liberty Loan campaign, the privilege of bestowing their names upon steamships of the United States Shipping Board and upon fighting tanks has been accorded re- spectively to cities and counties of the Twelfth Federal Reserve dis trict.
 Ten ships and ten fighting tanks will under this plan bear the names of the cities and counties which have made the greatest records for over subscription when the loan cam
 (Continued on Page TWo)
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-12

WASHINGTON Oct 12Summng the battle situation, Gen. Cateau the British miles the railway juncure of Aulnoye point the Liege Maubene lateral through Sedan which the Americans striking
 digging the Hanks each other the man France.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-12
CHEMIN DIES DANES UNDER PRESSURE.

12Souh continuing tfer 
 famous Chemn Daines the at Allies It expected that entire Ia mous highway will be evacuated.
 Germa
 The French a miles,