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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-06-25
May
>CH A Nc
WARPLAN
Defeat of Austrians Regarded
as Crushing Blow to Central
Powers and Morale Of
Their People.

Washington, June 24.-Ger-
many's entire offensive pros
gram may have been upset in
opinion of some officers here,
by the crushing defeat of the
Austrians along the Piave
river. =
Official reports reaching
Washington bear out the pic
ture of the Austrian disaster
given in press accounts from
Italy, although the full extent
Of the Italian success is not yet
apparent. It is regarded as
certain, however, that the CEN
trail powers have been dealt .
blow that will further shake
the morale of their people and
probably will compel the Ger
man high command to make =
complete readjustment Of its
plans in France
Bakers Message.
Secretary Baker showed the signi.
ficance- attached here to the defeat
of the Austrians, when he dispatched
telegram today to the American an1-
bassador at Rome for transmission to
the Italian minister of war.
Mr.. Bakers message was sent be-
fore the secretary had received addi-
tional reports from the Italian front.
showing the increasing scope of the
Austrian diaster. 1t was prompted by
the fact that the enemy was in retreat
across the Pave and before the news
came that the Italians had smashed
up the retreating foe. making the re-
tiremcnt disorganized rout. There
is no doubt here now tiiat the victory
will prove to be one Of the most de-
cisive IN character Of the whole war.
Army Men Agree With Baker.
Army, officers agreed with the view
expressed by Mr.. Baker that defeat
could not help but influence greatly
the course of events in France. It
is regarded as vital from the German
point of view that the Italian front
be made secure before German de-
signs in France can, be prosecuted
to their fullest development.
While there is imminent danger
that the Austro- Hungarian govern
ment may collapse, Germany cannot
devote herself wholly to- the task she
has undertaken of forcing victory in
the west before American manpower
can swing the scales finally against
her.
For this reason, both at the War
department and in diplomatic circles,
there was much speculation as to the
moves to support Austria already
taken by the German high command
There is little doubt that reports Of
large German troop movements to
Italy are we'll founded as it is be-
ieved the situation must be restored
there at all costs unless the whole
great offensive in France to fall of
its own weight.
Rushing Troops Is Difficult.
The German problem in rushing
troops to Italy is difficult one. Not
only will the withdrawal of men from
France weaken the whole offensive
there at a time when American aid.
the arrival of Italian divisions and
CONTINUED on Page Two, Column One.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-06-25
Reauis Leaving for France !
Has Big Task on His Hands

Most of them are from motbers
and contain such statements as tell
him we are thinking of him all the
time tell him little sister prays for
him every night tell him mother
loves him.,
zone of the kilograms was evident
1y from farm home for it asked me
to inform the boy that 'Flossie had
twin Halves X.
| am houored by being privileged
to call a mothers love to her soldier
boy across the sea. | shall be glad
to tell some homesick boy that little
sister is praying for him and con-
vey to another the first news Of
Flossie's great adventure"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-06-25
Last Chance to Pay OUer
Income Tax to Uncle Sam

Washington, June 24.-Last-min-
ute payments of income and excess
profits taxes, due tomorrow night
at the latest, will amount to about
$500, ,000, 900, internal revenue Official
today estimated.
Several thousand tentative assess
ments have been made for concerns
whose returns are under examina-
ton by treasury reviewers, and ad-
ditional collections are expected to
trickle in for six months or more.
The first, block of $750,000,o00
treasury certificates Of indebtedness
in preparation Of the fourth Liberty
loan will 60 .on sale tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-06-25
AFIRE
With JOY AS
FOE ON RUN
Entire Country Takes Part in
Rejoicing Over Crushing
Defeat Administered to
Army Of Austria.

Washington, June 24.-Italy is
ablaze with enthusiasm and joy as
the result of the Italian victory along
the Piave, the Italian embassy was
advised today in a cablegram from
Rome.
Beyond telling OF the effective CO.
operation Of the Italian sea forces
with the army, the message added lit
tie to previous accounts of the Aus
trian retreat. .s...
"The enemy" said the dispatch,
"has been beaten back across the
Piave from Montello to the sea. Italy
is ablaze with enthusiasm and JOY.
"The Italian navy, has effectively
co-operated to the defeat of the en-
emy by battering the positions along
the Tagliamento river and north of
Castellazzo, while the marine bat
talions operating along the lower
Piave advanced and captured hun
dreds of prisoners.
"The Austrian aviators made an in
cursion on Brindisi. OF nine planes
which took part in the expedition. two
were shot down, the others were
forced to retire without doing any
damage. In retaliation, Italian and
British aviators bombed Cattaro and
Durazzo. -t- .. a
"A great demonstration of greet
ing to Italy and the oppressed nation-
alities Of Austria was held this aftcr-
noon in the gardens of the British
embassy by initiative Of the British
ambassador. Roumanian officers were
present and were received with great
applause. These officers and the
Roumanian legion are about to leave
for the Piave front to fight in. the
Italian army against the common en-
envy" s..
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-06-25
AUSTRIA ADMITS DEFEAT

AUSTRIA ADMITS DEFEAT.
Admission is made by the Austrian war
office that troops Of Emperor Charles have been.
forced to evacuate the Montello plateau, over
which they had hoped to press their way and
gain the Venetian plains, and "some sectors" OF
the positions they attained last week on the
bank of the river between the plateau and the
point where the stream empties into the Adri-
attic.
Bad weather and the rising of the Piave
Under heavy rainfalls are assigned as the rea-
sons for the withdrawal of the Austrians. But
the Rome war office asserts that it was the i'm
petuous attacks of the Italians that brought
about the failure of an operation which was
started with the intention of crushing the
armies cf General Diaz and forcing the Italians
to accept a "Teutonic allied peace"
AMERICAN AIRMEN HELP.
All along the river the Italians have
pressed back the invaders of their territory un-
til only small units remain on the western bank
and across the stream King Victor EmanuePs
men are keeping well on the heels of the re-
treating enemy, who is fleeing in disorder.
Again the cavalry has been thrown into
the fighting and is harassng the enemy, while
machine guns from the ground and from air.
craft, some of the latter operated by American
aviators, are working havoc among the fleeing
Austrian columns.
The losses to the enemy are described as
enormous, both in men killed, wounded or
made prisoner. An official statement from
Rome to the Italian embassy in Washington as
serts that the Austrians have lost $4,000 men
in prisoners alone. The Italian war Office COM
munication mentions only 1000 Austrians as
having been captured, but it is probable that
this communication antedates that sent to the
Nn1hassv and that the captives in the hands of
the Italians greatly exceed this figure.
The probability that this is true is en-
hanced by the fact that the river was swollen
out of bounds and most of the few bridges that
had not been carried away by the freshet had
been shot to pieces by the Italian guns, COM
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-06-25
ALLIES WORK
OUT FUTURE
FOR RUSSIA
Progress Being Made to Reha'
bi|itate Nation and Take
It Out of Control CT Kaiser
and His Mini0nS.
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, June 24.-The entente
allies are now seeking solution OF
the Russian problem, one which will
assist President Wilson in the execu-
ton of his pledge to stand behind
Russia" Latest reports from Europe
indicate that progress is being made.
Difficulties which presented them
selves at the outset of the negotia-
tions laid divergence of the aims OF
the separate entente governments as
we'll as between their ideals and the
declarations of the American chief
executive.
These differences are understood to
have touched the future of Russia,
supposing success attended the COM
bined efforts of the allies to rehabili-
tate the nation as an independent
state, absolutely free of German con-
troll. Then there was lack of con-
crete plans that seemed reasonably
certain to guarantee successful in
tervention which would give immedi-
ate results by destroying German in
huence in Russia without exciting the
bitter resentment of the great mass
of the Russian people.
Removing Differences.
The frank exchanges which have
been going on in Europe are remoV-
ing most of the MISUNDERSTANDING
and differences which have existed
on these points. However, it cam
not be said that any agreement has
been reached. ... ..t1..- ?
In fact, inquiry at tho State de-
partment was met today with the re-
sponse that nothing has yet occurred
to warrant any change in the policy
which has been taken by the united
States.
This means that America is not
yet ready to take part in joint in
tervention in Siberia or elsewhere
in Russia, the single exception be-
ing in the case of the Mourmansk ter
ritory on the Arctic ocean, which is
recognized by the United States gov
ernment as within the field of Cen
eral Foch's commanding generalship
and consequently as a place where
American troops, or marines, may in
the generals discretion, be landed to
reinforce the small British and French
contingents now at Kola and vicinity.
Headway Being Made.
1t is understood that headway is
being made toward final agreement
and that this is likely to be based up
on the American ideas which seek no
profit from renovated Russia, other
than military and moral assistance
that would naturally follow.
Alexander Konowalof, member Of
the Kerensky cabinet, was introduced
to Secretary Lansing today by Boris
Bakhmeteff, the Russian ambassador.
The general situation in Russia was
discussed, it was said, and an appoint
ment may be made for Mr.. Konowa-
loft to see the president.
M. Konowaloff was made prisoner
by the bolsheviki. after the fall Of
the Kerensky regime, but escaped and
made his way to this country by way
of Siberia and Japan.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-06-25
Flood Conditions Cause<
Opening of Dan, Gates

Cheyenne, Wyo., June 24.-Ex-
traordinary high-water conditions,
caused in part by heavy rains and in
part by the rapid melting of snow
in the mountains, where creeks and
rivers head, have caused damage to
property in Wyoming estimated at
well above 100000, and there
have been 10 deaths, FIVE from
drowning and FIVE from lightning.
So serious has the situation be-
come that the emergency gates of
the three federal reclamation ser
vice dams, the Pathfinder, near
Casper; the Shoshone. near Cody,
and the Jackson lake in Jackson
Hole, have been opened and vast
quantities of water are being re-
leased in order to lessen the pres
sure On the dams,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-06-25
Austrians Leaue Their Food
Supplies Behind in Flight
(By Associated Press.

Italian Army Headquarters, June
24.-Rain which had been falling for
eight days broke forth more violently
about daylight Sunday at a time
when Italian artillery and machine
guns began to open up on the retiring
Austrians who were struggling knee
deep in the mire.
The Italian cavalry took part in the
pursuit, harrying the fugitives. As
the Austrians were pressed by the
Italians they threw away their guns
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-06-25
Washington Bureau Of
The Omaha Bee,
1911 n Streat

Washington, June 24.-(Special
Telegram )-Congressman Reavis,
who will leave for New York tomor-
row on his way to France, said to-
day he had been swamped with tcle-
grams from those who had sons in
the Expeditionary forces now in
France. asking him to call OH these
boys and report TO the parents on
his return.
These kilograms" said the repre-
sentative from the first district, are
the most human documents | have
ever SEEM ~ ~
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-06-25

FOR DEAD
OFFICER
Lieutenant Gather Of BIaden,
Neb., Since Killed in Action,
Mentioned for Bravery
in Battle. (

1t. G. P. Gather, son of Mr..
and Mrs. G. P. Gather of Bla-
den, Neb., who was reported in
a recent United States list as
killed in action in France May
%, has been cited by the gen.
eral commanding the troops for
courage and GOODNESS displayed
in action, previous to the en-
gagement when he meet his
death. l.
Exposed to seven German
machine guns, he directed a
structive. thanking fire from two
automatic rifle teams. He was
2S years old and is survived by
two brothers and two sisters.
~ Others Are Cited.
With the American Army in
France. June 24-The following
named United States soldiers who
took part in the capture Of and the
subsequent defense of Cantigny have
been cited for bravery and conspi-
cuous gallantry.
Lieut.. G. P. Gather Bladen, Neb.,
--(since killed in action). With
splendid courage and coolness he
mounted the parapet of a trench and
directed a destructive hanking fire
from two automatic rife teams ex-
posed to seven German machine guns.
Maj. Theodore Roosevelt: AL
though gassed in the lungs and
gashed in the eyes to blindness, re-
fused to be removed and retained
command of his battalion under heavy
bombardment throughout the engage
ment.
Rejoined Company, but Died.
"Sergt. Edward Nester Owicz:
Knocked unconscious by a shell and
LETT behind, he staggered on and re-
j6ined his company after which,
mortally wounded, he died.
"Sergt. William L. kouns: Ser
. iously wounded, he helped to repel
a-counter attack, assisted the wound
ed and refused to quit.
3"Sergt. Frank Kelly, machine gun
ner: He brought in two wounded
and did valiant service with the ac-
curacy of his machine gun.
"Corp. Joseph Sanere: He wired
an important position while under
machine gun fire and assisted a
wounded comrade.
PRIV. Brooks Bowles: He crept
several hundred yards IN daylight un-
der terrific machine gun and rifle
fire to rescue wounded comrade
lying in the open.
Priv. George Purcell: Cited for
a similar action to that of Bowles.
Silences German Machine Gun.
Priv Willard Fe1ty: Exposed to
enemy machine guns, be silenced with
his AUTOMATIC German machine gun
and reduced the fire of others until
his own weapon was useless.
: PRIV. Fred M. Meyer: He shield
ed an automatic rife frer with his
body, enabling the rifemen to silence
a German machine gun. Meyer was
killed as the result of his action.
Private Shelton Armes: Wounded
in two places by shell, he regained
consciousness and joined his platoon.
Private William L. Proup, ma
chine gunner: Carried a wounded Of
hcer to safety through terrific shell
>fre.
Private Walter Stewart, machine
Continued on Page Two, Column fwo.)
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Senators; Predicting
Adoption Of Suffrage
Amendment Thursday

Washington. June 24.-After a con-
ference with President Wilson at the
White House today, a delegation of
senators supporting the house resolu-
ton for submission to the states of a
federal suffrage constitutional amend
ment, predicted that the resolution
would be adopted by the senate next
Thursday. They said the president
was very enthusiastic in his support
of the amendment.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-06-25

and equipment. They even left on
the Montello stacks of bread, canned
meat and preserves which Austrian
aviators had succeeded in bringing to
them. A..
The Austrians crossed the Piave on
RATS and boats which they had
brought up or had prepared during
the darkness on Saturday night. They
left we'll built trenches, great quanti--
ties Of ammunition and blankets and
every variety of army equipment in
their retreat
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-06-25
Railroad Claims Settled.

New York, June 24,-All claims
against railroads. growing out of loss
and personal injury, viii be settled
by the government directly with the
claimants, without resort to the
courts, wherever possible, it was an
nounced in Instructions to claim
agents. made public here tonight by
John Barton Payne, general counsel
in the division of law of the national
railroad administration.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-06-25
No Speculation in
Wheat Or Flour Is to Be
Permitted This Year

Washington. June 24.-The 1918
wheat crop, the food administration
announced today, will be handled ON
differential basis, effective July /. One
dollar and ten cents maximum diff
ferential barrel between the price of
wheat and the finished product will
be allowed the millers. No speculation
in wheat or -four will be permitted.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-06-25
ITALIANS SUPERIOR STRATEGY
BLOCKS FOES RESERVE CORPS
Terrible Vengeance Upon Crack Troops of Emperor
Charles Who Founder Back Through Mud With Big Guns
Pouring High Explosives Into Ranks; Italian Navy
Plays Big Part in Harassing Foe Ranks.

2The military tonight that the defeat of the
crushing that will impossible for the his
the for the Austrian
beeh judgment placing their which
failed be brought critical moment meet the clever strategy of the
Italians
strongly the Pave line edby the Italians military critics. that
will impossible for the dsoganed armies retake and there
will the river said they aked
everything this offensive and threw heir forces it. Thrseven divisions
identf in
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-06-25
Pass Two Billion Dollar Bill.

Washington, June A.-In an hour
ard 20 minutes, the sundry civil ap-
preparation bill carrying about ST.
500,000,000 was passed today by the
senate. 1t now goes to conference.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-06-25
For Nebraska and Iowa-Generally
fair Tuesday and Wednesday; not
rluch change in temperature.
Temperatures in Omaha Yesterday.
Comparative Local Records.

Temperature and precipitation depar-
lures from the normal:
Normal temperature ..................7 "a
excess for the day ................... Q
Total excess since March /, 1917. .564
Norman precipitation ............ Sinch
Deficiency for the day. .I6 inch
Total rainfall since March l.. .7.21 inches
Excess since March 1............5.H inches
Excess for cor. period, 1917. ,63 inch
deficiency for COR period, 1916. 1856 inches
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-06-25
Reports From Stations at Up. M.

l. a. WELSH Aeteor0losist.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-13
RECONSTRUCTION OF
 FRENCH INDUSTRY
Will Be Greatest Problem At
 Close of War.

q proxy of the state. Its mem bership is divided into four sections: First, the textile industries: second, mining. m etallurgica1, machine and electrical construction industries; third, agri- cultural industries, such as sugar re- fineries, distilleries, breweries, flour mills and food conservation plants: and foutf, miscellaneous industries, including all not falling within the first three sections.
 The Central Association Is further divided into regional or trade sub com nmittees. the purpose of these be- ing to assist the Association in the studies Of the restoration of individual industries The Central Association, under the general law governing it's operation, was unable to concern it. self in such enterprise BIS the purchase and distribution of merchandise, and this defect was corrected by the or ganization in August, 1916, of the stock company known as the Central Bureau for Purchases.
 Without the supply of the state, the Central Bureau could not begin oper- ations so the French Chamber of Deputies enacted a law, August 6, 1917, providing preliminary credit of 250, 0,0000 900 francs to be used for making purchases. Directors of the Central Bureau and the Ministers of Commerce and Finance made a for nal agreement on Oct. 4, 1917, that definitely committed the French gov ernment to the principle of collective buying of reconstruction materials
New Britain herald., 1918-09-13
GET RID OF THAT
 PERSISTENT COUGH

If you are subject to weak lungs heed the cough as warning. ECk- MANS IMPERATIVE may aid you in stopping the cough. Tn addition, it is 8 valuable tonic and health builder in such cases. No al- coho1, narcotic or habit-forming drugs. Twenty years successful use. soc and $1.5O Bottle at all druggists or from manufactures, postpaid.
 HICKMAN LABORATORY, Phila- delphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-04
State Trust Co. and
kennebec Trust Co. to
Finance Pig Club Project

The State Trust Co. of Augusta
and the kennebec Trust Co. of Wa
terville have arranged with the Farm
Bureau through County Agent A. l..
Deering to loan money to the BOYS
and girls enrolled in the Pig Clubs of
kennebec county.
These banks will secure suf-
ficient number of pigs so that every
boy and girl wishing to raise one to
help Uncle Sam lick the Kaiser can
do it. All that it is necessary for the
boys and girls to do is to leave their
name, address and age at the bank or
send 1t to the County Agent, Au-
gusta. and then on the day set for
the distribution of the pigs go to The
bank, sign a note for the cost Of the
pig, walk out. get their pig and take
it home with them.
The pigs will cost from 81 to $40
depending upon their age and size.
The note, which the boy or girl signs
is for the cost of the pig with interest
at six per cent. This note is payable
when the pig is sold in the fall or by
December I, 1918.
Saturday. May II, is the date set
by the Kennebec Trust Co. Of Water
vile and Saturday. May IS, is the
date set by the State Trust Company
of Augusta for the distribution of the
pigs. A short program will be ar
ranged in the afternoon Of these two
days beginning at P. N. At the con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-04
Golden Wedding at Eastport

Standing in the same corner Of the
same room in which they stood and
were united in holy matrimony fifty
years ago. Mr.. and Mrs. Stuart Col
well on Monday evening, April %, in
their home on Byram street. East
port. again promised fidelity to each
other to the end of their lives. The
golden wedding ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. G. +. Butterfield in
the presence Of twenty five invited
relatives and friends. 1t was a very
happy occasion, and the couple en-
joyed every moment of the con-
gratulations and good fellowship
which went with it. The home was
decorated very tastefully in white
and gold streamers. carnations. roses
and daisies. Mr.. and Mrs Colwell
were the recipients not only of con-
gratulations. but OF several beautiful
as well as some substantial tokens of
esteem. At the conclusion of the
cermony the guests were invited to
the dining room where dainty re-
freshmentS were served.