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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-29
U. 8. PLANS RAID.
HaviIand IS Do Not Stand War Test
Reports PershiHq.

Washington, July 29.-Disquietin3
information, arousing doubts that Am
erican airplanes will participate in the
lighting in France this year, has reach
ed the senate committee on military
affairs. which is Investigating the pro.
duction of aircraft
Following hard upon the abandon
ment Of manufacture Of the Bristol
combat planes. with Liberty motors,
comes the assertion from responsible
sources that the only plane being pro-
duced in quantity in this country, the
DeHaviland 4. has failed to meet the
demands Of battle conditions in France
Al though 800 De Havilaand Is have
been turned out, 425 shipped overseas
and 100 received at the American avia-
ton camps in France between May 1
and July 5. none Of these planes has
been successful flown \ tt the battle
1icnt, according 10 :i,e information
reaching the senate committee.
The committee has entered upon a
special Inquiry into the results Of the
effort to use the De Haviland In France,
and will delay the formation of it's
report on the aircraft situation until
~ 40 ssoAS W SSt dS Lie SuCn
investigation as has been made up to
date substantiates the assertion that
the DeHaviland has failed to mako
good in France.
II have made dilisent inquiry and
I can only say with regret and sadness
that I can find no evidence Of single
American airplane ever having been
flown successfully at the battle front"
democratic member Of the committee
said.
At the Dayton-w Wright plant at Day.
ton. O., which is turning out these
planes at the rate Of so month the
De Haviland AZ have been nown and
pronounced successful but in Franco,
50 the committee is informed, they
nave proved wholly unsatisfactory
even for the moderate uses Of scouting
and bombing, for which they were in
teneded
Maj. H. C. Muhlenberg. Capt. r. W.
Schroeder and, Lieut. John NJ. Foote,
stationed at the aeroplane testing
fields at Dayton. o., have been called
TO testify tomorrow before the senate
investigating committee regarding the
Hayilnnd aeroplane as designed and
produced in the United States.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-29
Resolution introduced in
Austrian House to
Terminate War.
sTANEB 5 OPPOSES
~ .DIATE PEACE
oeels Behalf of Czech League
Tha. ,ntinuation of War i. UseIes.
From Standpoint Both of Humanity
and Political UtiIity-oppo.e. Ger.
man Annexation Policy and Asks
Democratic Peace.

Amsterdam, July ga resolution
declaring in favor of an immediate
peace without annexations or indemni-
ties was offered in the Austrian lower
house, Saturday, by Deputy Stanek in
behalf OF the Czech league. The ress-
luton declared that a continuation OF
the war is useless from the standpoint
both Of humanity and political utility.
1t asserted that all persons should have
The right of self-determination and
asked that the house oppose the an
nexation and imperialistic policy which
had gained the upper hand In Germany,
and try itself to find a way to demo-.
cratic peace.
The house, says dispatch to the
vossische Zeitung or Berlin, which re-
ports the incident, rejected the resohl \
tion as Einadmissible for submission to
vote.
Czech Peoples United.
Deputy Stanek said the Czech people
would become great and strong despite
the prosecutions of narrow minded
government. The Czschs never were so
united, so ready to fight, so certain of
victory They are united In Arm viii.
be added. and never again VIII bear
foreign yoke. The Czech Slovak
unity, he said was a fact which could
not be averated
Must Surrender Clothes.
The German government has given
final notice. to the public to give UP
at least one suit Of clothes each to war
workers.
With few exceptions none Of the
German communities has yielded its as
sessment Of worn clothes to make up
the aggregate of the 1000, 900 suits re-
quired. Greater Berlin has contributed
only 24.s74 ofo the $4,000 suits de-
manded.
confiscate Window Curtains.
How high the need for fabrics has
risen Is shown by a decree announcing
the impending confiscation of curtains
which will be replaced gratis with paper
fibre material or paid for atythe or
iginal peace time cost price less wear
and tare.
Altho private residences have been
exempted from the confscation for the
present there already is considerable
grumbling.
The Lokal Anzeiger of Berlin makes
bold to say:
plagued middle classes. is tired of max
ing endless sacrifices. If the govern
ment wapts things it should pay hand
somely as 1t does the war material
purveyors."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-29
rBy the Associated Press. l

With the French ~ in France
July 29.-The forward pressure of the
allies was continued interrupedly thru
cut Sunday. :.
On Saturday the progress was ex-
.remely rapid. with slight opposition
from the retreating enemy but yester-
day the Germans everywhere domon-
strated that their power Of determined
resistance stiH was very strong.
In the streets Of Fere- en- -Tradencis
there was very severe hand hand
Nghting, but the allies eventually OBJ
tanned the upper hand.
After conquering Fere-en-Tardinois
the allies next Had before them the diff
ficult task Of crossing the Ourcq in the
face Of heavy German fire. Happily the
river is now low. for not bridge was
eft intact. The allies secured foot
hold on the northern bank, where they
present a serious menace to the enemy,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-29
coDsoL GAINS LIBERTY.
French Official, Accused Of Profiteer.
ina, Obtains Habeas Corpus Writ.

Washington, Juy 29.-Frank j. God
sol, French citizen. held here on
charges of the French government that
he profited several millions of dollars
on motor truck contracts, was dis
charged from custody today by Justice
Gould, of the district supreme court, on
writ Of habeas corpus.
The French government noted an ap-
peal and Godsol was released on $50
900 bonds, which he furnished in liber-
ty bonds.
Godsol was held by the district court
June ~, for extradition to FranceE He
is As years old. wealthy and served in
the French army. later coming to this
country as an attache OF one Of the
French missions to negotiate motor
truck contracts.
Godsol was arrested March s, on a
warrant sworn out by the French en-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-29

The chosen Prussian troops were
stopped everywhere. suffering enor-
nous losses. The eastern wing of the
front was comparatively quiet except
for artillery fire. During the night and
this morning the Germans launched
thousands of shells into the valley Of
the Ardre.
The enemy appears determined for
the moment to hold his line stretched
from Vile en- Tardenois to the Ourcq.
His troops strongly occupy Vile e-cn-
Tardenois. but the allies are keeping
in constant touch with him there.
Cobette wood. farther south, has
been occupied by the allies who cap
tured two field guns two six-inch can
non and much ammunition in this
wood.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-29
The Weather.

Iowa-Fair tonight and Tuesday:
cooler tonight in east and south por-
tions: warmer Tuesday In west and
central portions.
Range Of temperature at Marshall
town: Sunday. SO and so; Saturday,
80 and 81; July IS, 1917, 101 and 76.
AT this morning. 81; yesterday, u.
Rainfall Sunday, .06 OF an inch.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-29
TANKS PART GLORIOUS.
Paris War Office Rseounts Work Of
"Iand Battieships."

Paris War Office Rseounts Work Of
"Land sattieships."
Paris, July 29.-In supplementary
official statement the French war Of
fee said:
bombardment on July IS. the day OF the
French counter offensive. on the front
between the Aisne and the Marne our
tanks have taken>a glorious part in the
battle.
After piercing the enemy lines and
enabling the infantry to enter the
breach. they have not ceased to ac-
company or precede the troops.
Turnout the battle the tanks have
given proof Of their ability to maneuver
and Of their Incompatible audacity.
The crews drove the tanks into the
hottest parts OF the battle and recoiled
from no obstacles.
They attacked the centere Of re-
sistance and the batteries of the enemy
under terrific Are from machine guns
and special German cannon.
Their gallantry attained the great
est results. Each tank accounted for
fifteen or twenty German machine guns
Some Of the tanks charged the German
batteries. putting the gunners out Of
action and insuring the capture Of the
cannon and material. ~
The losses sustained by tho 0ermans
as a result OF the onslaught Of the
tank were very high. according to the
report of prisoners.
From July IS to July 23 the tanks
took part every day in the attack.
Most Of them were in action twice and
some returned to the fight four or five
times In. the same day.
+ Some tank companies fought for
three full days. Drivers operated their
tanks for thirty hours in the two day
period OF July 1919"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-29
HOLD UP COAL ALLOTMENT.

Iowa Receives one-fifth Of 100000
Tons to Come From Illinois.
Des Moines, July 29.-Iowa has been
allotted 5,5OO,00O tons of Illinois coal
but it not getting 1t and the fuel heads
at Chicago are working hard to keep
the state from getting it, Fuel Gsmmis-
sioner Webster stated today.
I'VE must have that Illinois COAL"
said Mr.. Webster. 1--WE are not getting
it, however. and we are rapidly ap-
preaching the time when the general
consumption of coal will start. This
award was made in the spring and we
have SO far received but about 1.000, 900
of this 5,000,GO0 tons"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-29
Mrs. Bartlett May Recover.

WATERLOO, July >29.-Mrs. Frank T.
Bartlett, occupant of the automobile
containing six persons which was struck
oy an lnterurban car, yesterday while
en- route from Cedar Falls to Waterloo,
probably will recover, physicians said
today. She was terribly cut and bruis-
ed. The five others were killed. They
were the entire William T. Brown fam
lily OF Brainard, and Clell Bartlett of
Waterloo. The party was en- route, to
a picnic grounds to spend the day when
the automobile was stalled on the track
and was demolished by the interurban
car
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-29
EIGHT, STEEL SHIPS
DELIvERED'IN WEEK
l,aunehinss Of Past Week Included
Ten Steel and Five Wooden Ships -
Yards on Great Lakes Lead in De-
liveriss-No lncreass in Rail Taxes.

Washington, July 2s-Eight steel
ships. with a total dead tonnage Of
$3.50 were delivered by American
shrip yards last week the shipping
Eoard announced today. Launchings
for the week included ten steel ves-
sels and Ave wooden ships.
Ship yards on the great lakes led
In deliveries with four vessels. Pacific
coast yards turned out three and the
cast one. These deliveries bring the
rumber Of vessels built for the ship
ping board 70 nearly 25O, with a mil
lion and a half dead weight onnage.
No lnerease in Rail Taxes.
The house ways and mems commit :
tee today in considering the IS, 900, ,O0O,-
900 revenue bill tentatively decided
against making any increase in the
present per cent tax on passenger
fares and freight receipts in railroads
and an increased tax on telegraph and
telephone messages.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-29
GERMAN BASE OCCUPIED.

Americans Capture Important Position
and Push on Toward River Ardre,
[By the Associated Press.]
With the American Army on Aisne-
Marne Front,-July 29.-French and
American troops were slashing vigor-
ously at the stiffening German rear
early today with prospects that before
night the advancing line would be near
the river Ardre. which now is only a
few kilometers away.
The German base at Fere -en Tar
denois has been occupied
From Rheims the line now extends
almost straight southwest Of Olizy-a at
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-29
Senate to Try cailIaux.

Paris. July 2s.-The preliminary in
,vestigation in the case OF former Pre-
mier Joseph Caillaux. charged with
is understood the ex-prer6ier ia to he
tried not by a court martial but by
the senate sitting as high court as
in the case of Louis Malvy. the former
minister Of the interior
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-29
STOP PRussIA's FINEST.

Americans Halt Rush Of Fourth Prus-
sian Guards Division.
London, July 29.-The Americans met
Germany's< finest regiments in battle
south of Sergy, last night. when the
enemy threw in the whole division of
the Fourth Prussian Guards. The
Americans stood like a stone wall,
brought the Germans to q complete
stop and inflicted the heaviest losses
on them.
The dispatches praise the work of
the Americans highly but give no de-
tails beyond Insisting on the heavy
losses the Prussians suffered, particu-
larly from American machine gunners.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-29
COLONEL HAND KILLED.

Iowa Officer Dies Of Wounds Received
in Aetion-Two Iowans Wounded.
Washington, July 20-Three Iowans
are included in today's army casualty
list. Leut.-Col. Russell c. Hand, Of
Sioux City. died OF wounds. Private
Peter L. Goehtsch. Of Goose Lake, rs
wounded severely. and Private Melvin
c. McFadden, Of Davenport, Is missing
in action. The list shows:
Killed in action, Al; died Of wounds
IT; died of disease. 4; died Of aoci-
dent and other causes, Ii: wounded
severely, 80; wounded degree undeter-
mined. Z; missing in action. 20. Total.
1919.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-29
TIRE DlE,IN AUTO pREck.
Tragedy Near Garden. Grove, Whe
Train Demoljshes Car.

Des Moines, July 29.-Demolition Of
three automobiles by train in
three distinct sections Of Iowa yester-
day caused the deaths Of eight persons.
BESIDES the five persons killed near
waterloo. three were killed at Garden
Grove and four were seriously hurt in
Des Moines
: Those killed in the Garden Grove
crash were: ]. S Beckman. "A; Virgil
rBeckman. 20: and Roy Burnell, 1s The
father of the last named, w. ]. Burnell.
was hurt.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-29
Huns eeuin New RattIe.

London. July 29.-The Germans
started ANEW battle this morning In a
quiet sector east Of Rheims by launch-
Ing an attack on French positions on
hill 1S1 near Mont Sans Mons. When
latest dispatches were filed the fighting
was proceeding without much advant-
age on either side
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-29
Find Second eis-eun Emplaeement

Find Second 6isGun Emplaeement.
Paris. July 2s.-[Havas Agency.l-
French and American troops have dis
covered a second emplaeement for a
German supercannon at Nanteuil-
Notre Dame. according to the Herald.
The emplacement was five meters
deep and fourteen meters square. The
first emplacement was discovered at
Brecky. three miles south Of Nanteuil-
Notre Dame
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-29
NAT GOODWIN GOES BROKE.

Property Of Famous Comedian Passes
Into Receivers Hands.
New York. July 29.-A receiver for
the property and effects of Nat c.
Goodwin, actor, was announced in the
city court here today
The receivership is the outcome of a
judgment for $1,696. recently recovered
against Goodwin in suits based upon
notes given in payment for land near
Hamet. Cal, where the actor has
ranch.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-29
General RiddIe Kniahted.

Washington, July 29.-Mat. Gen.
John Biddle. commanding the Ameri-
car, forces in the United Kingdom, has
been appointed knight commander
of the Most Honorable Order Of the
Bath.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-29
ALLEGATIONS ARE DENIED.
Western Union Telegraph Company
Pleads Not Guilty.

New York. July 29.-The Western
Union Telegraph Company pleaded not
guilty in federal court today to indict-
mer1ts brought last week charging it
with being criminally liable in vioat-
ing the statutes prohibiting the trans
mission of messages by mail. The COM
pany was given one week to demur or
to alter it's plea.
The indictments have to do with the
practice of transmitting by messenger
many messages to be sent by wire.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-29
Use American Prisoner. a. Shield.

lBy the Associated Press.1
Geneva. July 2S.-Thirty- two Amer
leans, including some officers, recently
captured by the Germans, have been
lodged near the railroad station at
Mannheim. in Baden, on the Rhine. ac-
cording to report received in Basle
The Americans were placed in this
position In order to prevent allied air
raids.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-29
PROTEST RATE INCREASE.
Railroads Make Distinction Between
Prize and Common Stock.

TrTze NHo VomTnon Stock.
Des Moines, July 29.-Members of the
state board of railroad commissioners,
Secretary Corey, Of the state depart
ment of agriculture, and representa-
tives Of railroad commissions Of other
states will protest to the western in
spection bureau. at a hearing Tuesday,
on an increase in railroad rates being
charged on live stock exhibited at the
big fairs.
Heretofore no distinction has been
made between the high priced prize
winners and the common stock. Now.
however, the roads have put an in
creased rate on prize stock,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-29

was reported in General Pershing's
communique for yesterday. received to-
day by the war department
Capture by the Americans Of the
towns Of Seringes- at Nesiez, Sergy and
Roncheres. beyond the Ourcq. also was
announced.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-29
French Win Important Ground.

French Win Important Ground.
London, July29.-The French won
ground on the important front between
Soissons and the Ourcq on the German
flank today.
Launching new attack this morn
ing, near Grand Rozoy, they advanced
half mile. The high ground here al
ready is in French hands. The fight
ing was proceeding at last reports.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-29
400 Prisoner. Taken,

Paris, July 29.-In the fighting north
OF the Marne yesterday 400 prisoners
were captured. says the war office
statement today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-29
Peasant. MARCHING on kiax.

Washington, July 29.-Twenty-fiv five
thousand armed peasants are march
ing on Kiev. capital of the Ukraine ac-
cording to information from Stockholm
Very serious unrest in the Ukraine and
surrounding country was reported.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-29

London July 29-The continuing along
fighting in the salient received up to
The Germans have succeeded in checking to certain extent
The French hsne are on the north II M bank the and
mans The Germans subbony resisting and burning VIII
Heavy fighting sls in progress south of sosson near
Buzancy So far the French have made there
to the east however, leading the belief that the Ger
mans sn may intend further a, n;e retreat
three miles on twenty-uiie front
s s @ 1 St tas % the
thirty a miles Gs long between scissors and Rheims
hs esy
The Americans particularly in the
are pressing the Germans vigorously.
More than half pocket between the Marne and vese
rivers has been cleared Of Germans and the allies driving the
being made By the French and
has w Pess ne n The
eastern sides SCISSORS and southwest o Rheims
70 enable the greater part Of the enemy force to reach
sss s s ssis ss esss sss e ts
Almost Of q Il the d Dorans roAd again is in allied
hands and the Germans g @ apparently to fall back
great Of prisoners has been reported The
French and Americans have rapidly
ward the German resistance has sened The making
s his artillery on the heights north o'sson' and
From west to east the allied line from oulchya
thru Sergy and Goussancourt the Bigny
North of Ouchy north Bgny the maintained
their positions p sopy M despite the steady hameng Of the allies
eighteen miles from Chateau Thierry days forward
movement Sunday great five miles points but
averaged than two miles.
While the loss in be the allies prob
as a6y @ Snan M and guns ina addition
sroy away Allied losses have been kept
by the most extensive of tanks Cavalry again
hand in the pursuit and low flying aeroes
the retiring Germans increasingly.
Berlin speaks of positions" indicate where
they are The German command elect to make stand
strongly prepared positions south Of the Observers think
the Vese will mark the retirement norhward the river is
shallow and runs northwest The Asne however
west between Scissors Rheims with the heights of
Chemn des Danes behind would offer just strong
position it did Immediately after the first battle Of the
advances either Saturday Sunday Reporting Sundays
z he Ourcq."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-29
FATAL RACE RIOTS.
Three Killed and Three Score lnjur,
In South PHILADELPHIA.

Philadelphia, July ga negro was
shot and killed today in South Phila-
delphia, where a succession of race
riots have occurred since Saturday
This makes three deaths, two men,
one policeman, being killed yester-
day. Nearly three-score persons have
been injured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-29
BURLINGTON BOY BROWNS,
Miscatculates Waters Depth and 4
Stunned in Divino

Burlington. July 2s.-Leo Albrecht.
15 yeans old was drowned Sunday
afternoon at Crystal Lake, three miles
east of Burlington. The boy miscal-
culated the depth OF the water in div
ing, and struck his head on the
bottom. rendering him unconscious.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-29

bassy. which set oW that he had been
indicted in France and that as a meas
ure of getting him into French juris-
diction the French government had or
dered him back to France.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-29
Americans Cross Ourco

Washington, July 29.-The crossing
of the Ourcq by the American forces
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-29

Violaine. The forest of Ris is now be-
hind the allies and they are holdins
champ Voisy, to the northeast of the
forest In this region the Germans
nave the higher ground and have some
advantage in the artillery duel.
With the addition to two crack divi-
sions the Germans today settled down
to the harest resistance to the Ameri-
can pressure they have shown. The
fighting shifted back and forth thru
Serguy. three miles southeast Of Fere-
en-Tardenois. Up to midday the Ger
mans had been unable to force a re-
crossing Of the, Ourcq.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-29
DECIDE TO RESUME WORK.
British Munitions Workers Agree to
Call OF Strike.

Coventry. England. July 29.-At a
mass meeting today the strikers in the
munitions factories decided to resume
work Immediately.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-29
TRAP SET
BY GENERAL F0CH

Retirement Well Conducted Despite Hassg Fire Of Armies Of Allies
French British and Americans Continue to Advance and Gain
Several Miles in Face Of Stifenng Resistance Of
Germans Much War Material CAPTURED
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-29
British Line. Advanced,

London. July 29.-Two lines of Ger
man trenches on two mile from,
astride the Brzy-Corbie road. east OF
Aminens' have been captured by Aus
tralian troops, the war office announced
today.
IN carrying this operation the Aus.
tFalians took 100 prisoners.
The statement follows:
australian troops carried out a sue
cessful local operation last night In the
Morlancourt sector. Two lines of hos
tile trenches on a front of over two
miles astrtde the Orbie road were at
tackled"