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The Topeka state journal., 1918-10-15
HEAR X. C. CAR CASE
Six Cent Fare Rate Before Supreme
Court Today.

court To-Day.
The suit of Kansas City, Kan. to
stop the Kansas City Railway COM
pany charging six cents for Kansas
passengers going into Missouri is be-
ing heard in the supreme court to-
day. The street car company is al
lowed to charge only a nickel for a
ride in Kansas. but it is allowed to
collect an extra penny in Missouri So
when Kansas passenger attempts to
go into Missouri he must dig up the
extra cent. The suit was brought in
the name of the state to oust the COM
pany on the ground that it is violat-
ing its contract with the city. The
question presented at the special hear
ing of the supreme court today was
whether or not a restraining order
against the collection of the extra
penny should be issued at once 40
stand pending the final hearing of the
case.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-10-15

lie and to the newspapers to have such
ideas accepted
Mr.. Titus is not ito be blamed for
making this statement. 1t undoubted-
ly was his sincere belief. He has been
misinformed and the State Journal
takes this method of setting him right.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-10-15

New York. Oct. 15.-New York's
liberty loan total is now $704,361. .00o.
if was announced today. This federal
reserve district quota is $500, 10000
An increase of S20,921,95O since Mon
day was shown in today'S report.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-10-15
MANY new CASES
New York Is in Grip of the Epi-
demic of InfIuenZa.

New York, Oct. 15.-Ncw Spanish
influenza cases reported to Health
Commissioner Copeland today totalled
1926 with 322 deaths. Monday there
were 4.217 new victims and 222
deaths.
The Pneumonia report showed 479
cases with 336 deaths, as against 400
new cases Monday and 235 deaths.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-10-15

A few cents, buys a tiny bottle of
the magic Freezone at any drug store.
Apply few drops of Freezone upon
tender, aching corn or a callus. In
stantly that troublesome corn or callus
stops hurting, then shortly you lift it
out, root and all, without any pain,
soreness or irritation. These little bot
ties of Freezone contain just enough
to rid the feet of every hard corn.
soft corn, corn between the toes and
the calluses on bottom of feet. So
easy, So simple. Why wait? No
humbug!
The Topeka state journal., 1918-10-15
CRITICAL WEEK
This Is One of the Most Critical Pc
riOdS in History

there never was a more critical time
in the history of the war than the
present week." Secretary Baker today
called upon officers and men of the
American army to set the example for
the people back home in subscribing
to the fourth liberty loan.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-10-15
Takc German Ships.

Madrid, Oct 15.-The Spanish gov
ernment requisitioned seven German
ships totalling 21.600 tons to replace
those lost thru submarine operations
since September IA.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-10-15

Racine, Wis, Oct. 15.-The office
and warehouse of the Standard Oil
company, wer9completely wrecked by
three explosions early today. The loss
is estimated at $4,000.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-10-15
kanSan Is Killed.

Ottawa, Ont, Oct. 15.-Today's
overseas casualty list contains the
name of R. McCann of Logan, Kan.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-10-15
LOGAN Mention.

Safety razor blades sharpened bet
ter than new. 25c 35c doz. Brunt- Mar
tin.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-10-15

A gauze mask is one of the things
designed to help fight the wave of
Spanish influenza that is causing
gauze, are for the victims of the
''fiu" to wear. The mask is placed
over the nose and mouth to prevent
the spread of this germs. The Red
Cross and other Organizations are
doing all they can to fight the epi-
3en1ic.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-10-15

Lords Flowers Satisfy. Tel. SIT
Adv.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-10-15

MRS MARY RICHMOND KENDALL
widow of, Charles +. Kendall. died Friday
at her home in Los Angeles, Cal. Mrs.
Kendall was the daughter of William A.
and was formerly resident of Topeka.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-10-15

GEORGE DE MOSS, age 21, died Mon
day at Camp Funston He formerly lived
three miles northeast of Topeka. Funeral
announcement later.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-10-15

The funeral of David Jones' who died
Saturday at Jefferson Barracks, was held
this morning at 10 O'Clock from Shella-
bargers chapel. The body will be sent
to Usage City, where it will be buried with
military shonors.
The Topeka state journal., 1918-10-15

81 heard a prominent Republican
say, after reading Governor Capper's
telegram to President Wilson demand
"iEg unconditional surrender that the
telegram expressed his views but that
he wondered why in thunder the gov
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-23

Paris Aug. 23.---The Allies are reap ing the fruits of the victories of July IS and August 8 in the present critical situation in which the German com mand finds itself
 The German retirement around Noyon, 1t Is held here, is the logical consequence of those victories. The enemy Is obliged to throw in his best troops to save himself from disaster. In the north and in the south the AL lies are dashing upon the Germans and snapping up prisoners and booty, sometimes getting into the main en- emy positions.
 Gen. Mangin's pressure between Au- gust Is and 29 resulted in the capture of more than 10000 prisoners and on the 22nd he forced the enemy to be- yond the Ailette.
 In the north the British Third army has pushed the Germans so danger ously near Bapaume that the German command has found 1t necessary to counter attack in force. The loss of Bapaume would amount to a disaster according to opinion here. The front from Lassigny to the Somme remains stationary. Expect. ] ed fall of Rove has not yet occurred
 (Continued on page 14)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-23
TRAIN STRIKES
 HANDCAR, KILLS
 ONE, HURTS ONE
Brookfield Railroad Elm ploye Killed As Car Is
 Struck in Heavy Fog.

Brookfieldd, Aug. 23.---John Kos chel, 54 years old, an employe of the New Haven railroad. was instantly killed near this place this morning when a hand car on which he was riding with three other men was struck by the locomotive of a train which came upon them suddenly in heavy fog. KoscheI was crushed as the hand car was picked up by the pilot of the locomotive. Thomas Cav igan, a railroad foreman, was slightly injured. The others jumped and es- capped unhurt. Koschel leaves 8 fam fly.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-23

In their retreat across the Disc the Germans did not have time to destroy the bridges. Some were found intact, while others were damaged.
 Cavalry Is rendering marked ser vice in the pursuit of the enemy. Not only are there cavalry advance guards but other troopers are following the infantry to take care of the machine gun nests left behind by the Germans to be sacrificed in attempting to check the French advance. Aviators preceded the cavalry. They are dis persing enemy rear guards who att tempt to make stand and are break ing up and scattering conveys on the crowded roads with machine gun fire.
 Batteries of guns and ammunition wagons with the horses at the galfop were pushing north today through an immense dust cloud over the fields where yesterday the German rear guard fought desperately to save part of their artillery. Many of the Ger man guns had to be left behind, as we'll as a great number of machine guns.
 "The Devil himself could not hold out against all that said one cap . tured German subaltern. We didn't know which way to turn"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-23
FAvORS THE WAR CHEST PLAN FOR
 RAISING FUNDS
State Council of Defense Puts Matter Up to Muni-
 cipalities to Decide.

Whether or not Bridgeport will adopt the War Chest plant for raising funds is now square1y up to the city, as the State Council of Defense, while approving the idea in general, leaves it to the various communities of the state to decide on adoption or rejection. Coming to the Bridgeport War Bureau today from the state council is the following statement contained in resolutions adopted by the council:
 Many communities have asked the council for advice concerning the es- tablishment of War Chests and have expressed their dissatisfaction with present methods for collecting con- tributions for auxiliary war agencies. Because of these requests the council has caused a careful investigation of the War Chest plan, and in as well informed concerning such plans as existing conditions permit
 Tn order that the needs of the various communities of the state in regard to this matter may be served 1t was resolved that the sense of the council is that the methods in each community by which funds for aux Hilary war agencies are to be collect ed should be decided by each com munity for itself, having in view it's own necessities and peculiarities, as well as size, character of population, and occupations of its inhabitants.
 Further that a properly planned and wisely administered war chest would prove in most communities a satisfactory and practical method of raising funds for war auxiliary agencies.
 The executive department is in- structed to communicate thet resolu- tions to war bureaus, chambers of commerce and individuals who may ask advice or assistance of the coun- cil, and that they be informed that the council has in its service experts who have made a careful study of the methods employed by the several war chest organizations throughout the country. The council strongly advises any community that proposes tc conduct a war chest to consult its executive department as to the best plan and methods. for establishing the idea"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-23
SPIRIT OF ALLIES WAS
 NEVER MORE STEADFAST
Canadian Premier Return ing from 10 Weeks at Front
 Praises Americans. MUCH IMPRESSED
 WITH PHYSIQUE Victories of Last 4 Weeks Not Possible Without
 Americans, He Says.

New York, Aug. 23-Sir Rob- ert L. Borden, Premier of Can ada, arrived here today after a 1O-week stay in England and France. firm in the conviction, as he expressed it, that never was the spirit of the Allied na- tions more steadfast or more resolute than at present"
 Americas mighty effort, in sending more than 100000 men to France was the deciding factor not only in strengthen ing the morale of the Allies but in bringing victory out of de- feat on the western front, the premier said.
 Tt is beyond question that the vic tories of the last four weeks would not have been possible except for the American divisions that have taken their place in the battle line," the pre- mier continued.
 q have seen many thousands ot American troops on board ships and in camps I have visited. It is i'm. possible to over-estimate the increased confidence with which the arrival ot those mighty armies has inspired the Allied nations.
 All Europe is impressed by their splendid physique, their resourceful- ness and adapta ability the remarka blt rapidity and thoroughness with whicI they have acquired necessary train. (Continued on Page 14.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-23

The building has an electric eleVa- tor running from the basement to the top floor.
 Ex-Alderman Vincent Whitney will be the custodian of the new building, which is rated as being one of the finest of it's kind in the country.
 The structure is a three-story and basement brick building with white stone trimmings, is located on the corner of Madison and Washington avenues.
 In the basement are located the X-ray division. refrigerating plant the boilers and store rooms
 The X-ray division will have the most modern equipment and will equal that of any of the larger hos pitals in the country. There is a photographic room and f1eurscopic room, a room for the development of pictures and room for exhibition of pictures when developed
 The first floor will be used entirely by the board of governors for the maintenance of different clinics for the free treatment of the poor sick. 4 number of clinics will be conduct ed, such as general medical clinic, tuberculosis clinic. G. U. clinic, den- tai clinic, surgical clinic, obstetrical
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-23

clinic, geological clinic, children's eye, ear, nose and throat clinic The Emergency hospital, now con- ducted in the Police and Charities building, will be removed to the new building and will be located on the first floor and will be conducted by the board of governors. The second floor will be occupied by the Department of Charities on Washington avenue side and by the Department of Health on the Madi- son avenue side.
 On the top floor on the Madison avenue side are bacteriological laabor- ateries of the Department of Health. A large assembly room is located on the top floor and will contain nov ing picture machine. A library which will contain reference books on medi- ical and social work is also on the top floor A nurses work room and rest room is also located here.
 The distribution of free milk to the poor which was formerly conducted by the Visiting Nurses association will be carried or in connection with the infants milk station in the build ing. This station is equipped with c modern presentation and steriliza- tion plant.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-23

tIlt iellF6u lISI.
 while doing active and efficient police duty.
 Among the firemen retired while enjoying the best of health are such men as Captain Long, who is now em- ployed as a member of the Reming- ton Arms Co. fire department; Chief Edward Mooney, who now conducts d garage; Assistant Chief Horkheimer, now attendant at the First Bridge port National Bank, and Guy Trow- bridge, now g. mechanic at one of the intuition shops, are quoted as being eligible for further duty during the continuance of the war.
 Many of the men retired were looking forward to being on the force l for many more years, but it was said | that room had to be made for the new men who were seeking positions on both the fire and police force and somebody had to go.
 ! The number of retired men who re. quested they be placed upon the shel Is very small, and it is said the mer would welcome a chance to return tC harness again and resume their dutie. as policemen and f1remen for tEe dur. ation of the war, so that the young men. whom the country needs, ma! have the chance they are so eager tt get with the colors at tkn front.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-23
MANGIN DRIVING HUNS ACROSS THE A|LET7TE,,
 CAVALRY IN PURSUIT
Germans in Hasty Retreat E ail to Destroy Bridges -"DeviI Himself Couldn't Withstand That , Says Captured German Officer.

With the French Army the Oise Thursday, Aug 22 II m-(By the Associated Press) )-Gen Mangn has drv the Germans the valley of the Aette front of several miles, The enemys forces the right wing the pateaux between the Aolee and Soissons the Ailette and the Disc.
 To the left of Bregny the Germans north of the except those that hiding fields and hcke dead prs- It is impossible estimate the number of captves sent to the camps the and army headquarters itself does know than approximate count Only part count been made of the booty which includes at least 200 guns many of them of large cabre.
 The Germans still stouty resisting the First French army around Rove. Gen. Debeneys men, however, forged ahead again today both north and south of that town
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-23
GERMANS FIGHT
 INSURGENTS

Amsterdam, Aug. 23.-German
 forces were victorious over a force of 1,200 insurgents, well equipped with artillery and commanded by Gen. Rebenko, near Krementchug, accord ing to dispatch to the Vissiche Zei- tung of Berlin. In a second encount- CT, which occurred near Poltava, GA miles northeast of Krementchug, the rebels lost 800 men killed and the Germans tooks six machine guns and other equipment. The survivors of the insurgents fled, but their retreat was cut off by the pursuing Germans
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-23
ALLIED FORCES OUTNUMbERED ON
 USSURI RETIRE
Fall Back After Heavy Fighting North of Vladi-
 vostok, Late Reports Say.

London, Aug. 23-Allied troops on the Ussuri river front, north of Vladi- vostok, outnumbered by the enemy, have been forced to withdraw after heavy fighting, says a dispatch to the Daily Mail from Harbin, dated We'd nesday.
 British and French troops are en- gagged in the battle but the brunt of the fighting fell on the Cossack and Czecho- o-Slovak troops. Japanese units aided in the retirement.
 Bolshevik monitors, operating on Lake Hankka, are harrassing the Al. lied left and have detained additional Czech forces. Commands are given the Bolsheviki in German.
 The Ussuri river forms the eastern boundary of Manchuria.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-23

South of Coucy le Chateau they have reached the outskirts of Guny and Pont St. Mard. This progress brings them still further toward the rear of the German forces holding the hills north of Soissons and within three miles of the German positions north of Chemin des Danes, as they stood before the offensive of May 27. Shaken by the Allied assaults on the northern and southern ends of the PicarGy battle front, the German line is wavering. Along the Disc the enemy apparently is retreating pre- cipitately.
 Allied pressure continues strong along the whole front. Unless the enemy can stop the onrush, particu- larIy in the south, his territorial gains of the present year are in a fair way to be wiped out. Further, if either of the Allied strokes can break through, the old Hindenburg line itself will be imperilled.
 In the south the French are push ing forward on a front of 30 miles
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-23

It was pointed out that large number of the men were retired when they were physically fit and are even now only in the prime of life. Instances were quoted where men retired by the Police Commis- Oioners are now occupying positions Just as arduous as that of policemen CT flremen.
 Attention was called to one ex- member of the police force, James Halpin, who was rated as a doorman while on police duty and who was re- tired only to become Police Commis- sioner John c. Stanley's doorman at the offices of the American & British Manufacturing Go.
 Other members of the force who were retired, John Corcoran, Charles Campana. Chris Finnegan and B. H. Glennon, are employed as guards at tbR Bullard Machine Co.'s plant.
 John Quinlivin, rated as a very ef- fcient policeman up to the day of his retirement, is now employed as an attendant at the Connecticut National Bank, while Police Captain Webb Captain William Anderson. Detective Sergeant Peter Hackett, George Hayes and Charls Lush are all in the prime of life and were all retired
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-23

The decision, when it comes will be binding and final, upon all who con- sent to it, which includes all the par ties who made appearance.
 The decisoin in its nature cannot be completely satisfactory to any body, neither to the manufacturers nor to the men, but it is expected to form a good working basis which will be tolerable to all concerned. | Reports of labor trouble in Bridge port reached New York late last eve ming from Washington. and the lead | ing New York papers kept the wires busy up to a late hour last night seeking information from authorities 1 in Bridgeport.
 | Upon the arrival in Bridgeport of the business agent of the machinists' union who had gone to Washington to confer with the members of the Taft l Walsh board, it was said that he would do everything possible to avert any threatened trouble and is using
 his personal influence with the men in an endeavor to keep them working regardless of what the award may be.
 About the same time that the bus mess agent of the union left Bridge port for the capital, it, is said a dele gation of manufacturers alsio went to lay their case before Otto NJ Eidlitz. chairman of the Department of La bor's Housing Bureau, who has been tcalled in by the Taft Walsh board as an umpire to relieve the deadlock which has existed for some time over ithe classification Of wage scales
 This delegation of manufacturers
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-23
HUN LINES. WATERING IN NORTHERN AND
 SOUTHERN P|CARDY.
British Lines Advanced on Lys Front East of Le Touret and Outtersteen-Hostile Attacks Break Down Before British Positions.
(By the Associated Pressl

Along the front in northern Pcardy battle that o be one of the greatest of the has developed.
 Disaster reported to be threatening the whole German this front and the Germans throwing great of into the struggle in the hope of checking the tide of battle, which, dispatches from British headquarters say, ting against them
 British and German armies locked in a mighty battle today 25 mile front from Lhons miles south of the Somme river to the Coeul river, southwest of Arras
 This combat which began with the British attack against the enemy positions east of the Ancre Wednesday, has spread into of the greatest battles of the Allied of fensve in Pcardy It is officially reported from London that the British making progress at points and that Ger attacks east of Beaucour at about the middle of tie front, repused.
 The British still the aggressive along the whole line.
 French troops have occupied the southern banks of the Disc and the Aette between Sempgny south Noyon to the railroad bridge west of Coucy le Chateau
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-23
DIRECT HITS BY
 U. s. AVIATORS

Washington, Aug. 23-Gen. Per shing's communique for Thursday says many direct hits were observed when American aviators successfully bomb ed the railroad yards in Longuoyon, Audun de Roman and Conflans on Aug. 21.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-23

east and west of Noyon, weakening the German line around Rove and
 northward and providing a grave
 menace to the Vesla-Aisne line through the crossing of the Ailette
 and the Oise-Aisne canal northwest of Soissons. North of the Somme.
 across the Ancre of Mercatel, the
 British keep doggedly at 1t after
 having captured and 5000 prisoners. South of the bend in the Ancre they have crossed that stream to the east
 on a six mile front for gain of two
 miles.
 Noyon, a pivot of the German lines in Picardy, still holds out, but the
 town and the surrounding heights are
 under the fire of the French cannon: West of Noyon the French are on | the Divette for a distance of almost five miles The Oisne has been
 reached on a front of 10 miles south | and east of Noyon and has been 1 crossed at several oints.
 So hurried was the German with (Continued on page 14)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-23

1t is said, was refused an audience by Umpire Eidlitz who remained behind closed doors notwithstanding the pleas of the members that he hear their story.
 While in Washington according to reports, the business agent of the Machinists' union laid before the Taft-Walsh board specific cases of all legged discrimination against union men in the Remington Arms and the Bullard Machine Tool plants. The cases have been referred to an ex- aminer for investigation.
 As the matter stands today, Bridge port is the center of interest from all points of the country. There is prob ably no other city where trouble has been threatened between the labor and manufacturers, in which the re- suits of the dispute so vitally interests such a large percentage of the inhab- itants. Fully 85 per cent. or 90 per cent, of the citizens are dependent upon the weekly pay rolls of the fac tories.
 Not alone does the labor dispute affect Bridgeport, but this city, one of the largest producing centers for mu- nitions in the entire world, has been selected as the test case and whatever wage scale is adopted for this city will apply to all other munition pro- ducing centers in the country. On account of the state of affairs stated above, both manufacturers and machinists are bending every ef- | fort +o qe+ the very best deal they can from the War Labor Board.