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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-29

Austria has appealed to President
Wilson for separate peace. Without
awaiting any other negotiations the
dual monarchy pleads that hostilitieS
cease.
Germany asks the allies to name
the terms for an armistice. A note
to this effect, the unofficial text OF
which was obtained yesterday by
The Associated Press, is on its way
to Washington from Berlin. IL
calls attention to "far-reaching
changes made in the German con-
stitutional structure and declares
that a peoples government which
now controls the military powers OF
Germany, is carrying on the negotia-
tons.
1t is understood that the allies
have decided upon the terms TO be
exacted before hostilities are sus-
pended, but these terms will not be
announced until the German note
is officially made public.
Austria, too, has replied to Presi-
dent Wilson. 1t is understood that
her note is couched in the most
"conciliatory terms" but no intima-
ton of its text has as yet been made
public.
General Ludendorff, who led the
German armies in the big otenslves
of the past spring and summer, has
resigned.
German forces holding the sharp
salient between the Serre- Oise nv
ers in France, have been compelled
to abandon thir positions, which on
either side of this salient launched a
blow on Saturday which tlattened
out the angle in the enemy's front
and which may have very definite
effect on the German line eastward
through Rethel and the Argonne
forest to the Meuse river.
No Natural Defenses.
1t may be that the Germans have
prepared lines east, on which they
are now retiring along the Serre-
Disc front, but they are NOT ap
parent on the map. lhere are lew
if any natural positions which will
lend themselves to defensive opera
tons west cf Vervins, south OF
which there is broker country. To
the north of Vervins there are eX-
tensive forests, which might be util-
lied as cover by the enemy.
1t is reported that the Hundlne
line is broken near Guise If this is
fact the whole German line south
and north of that city is i'll danger
Collapse of the enemy's front there
would weaken the lines along the
Aisne near Rethel where the
French have been virtually held up
for some time. If the line Of the
Aisne gives way, the Germans far
ther east, around the Argonne for
est, and nearer the Meuse must re-
adjust their lines, it would seem.
In the neighborhood of Valen-
clemens, the British continue to fight
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-29
THREE OKLAHOMANS
LOST ON OTRANTO

Washington, Oct. 29.-The names
OF ZOO American soldiers. more than
two score of them from Georgia. and
almost all of them from every south
ern state, who lost their lives in the
sinking of the transport Otranto
which collided with the steamer
kaShmr off the Scottish coast early
IN October, were made public by
the war department, with the names
OF twenty-nine men who were saved.
This is only partial list of the lost
and saved, the total American loss
being estimated at about 372. Until
complete records can be checked.
the number cannot be definitely de-
termined.
The partial list OF lost included ::
Corpl. Herbert A. Dodd, Fl Reno,
Okla.
Pvt. Alexander Baker, Quapaw,
Okla.
Pvt. Henry Z. Bartholcmy. Grand
llse La.
Pvt. Sullie Bourque, Lafayette,
La.
Pvt. Rhul w. Burleigh. Opelousas,
La.
Pvt. David L. Conner. Wainwright.
Okla.
Pvt. Cleo ]. Falgout, r. F. D. l..
Cutoff. La.
Pvt. Louis P. Laasseigne. St. Mar
tinvilie. La.
Pvt. Carl o. Stensvold, R. F. D. 2.
Graham. Texas.
Pvt. Edwin n. Young. Box ;,
Ponchatoula, La.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-29
WAR SUMMARY

their way ahead, but their progress
over the restricted front between
Normal forest and the bend of the
Scheldt is quite slow. Further
north, the enemy seems to have es-
tablished himself strongly behind
the Scheldt, and only local success
es by the allies are reported.
Austrians Fight Savagely.
There is no evidence of lowered
morale in the savage resistance of
the Austrians before the Italian at
tack in the Brenta and Piave sec
tors in Italy. 1t would appear that
the allies forces there have not been
able to move ahead except by dint
of terrific effort, and at a very slow
pace 1t seems probable that the Of
fensive will develop into a recon-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-29
HIDE PRICES LOWER

Washington, Oct. 2S-N rcduc-
ton of one cent a pound in pricc' OF
packers hides and 81 OF cent a
pound on country hides, for the
months OF November and December.
and reduction OF two cents a
pound ON packers hides and | II
cents pound on country hides Tor
the month of January, was agreed to
today by the pricc-liNiug committee
of the war industries board and the
hidei industry.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-29
Stoves and Ranges for Less
at Consumers Light &
Power Co.

Winter demands for stoves and
ranges will soon begin and prices
are certain to advance. For this
reason the great shipment OF Clark
Jewel ranges and Reznors and
Brooks heaters should interest every
housewife. We bought them months
ago when prices were lower than
now. For this reason we sell ;hem
on terms for less. Phone 16S.
CONSUMERS LIGHT AND
POS POWER CO.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-29
PAGE THREE

naissance in force instead of a real
offensive.
General Allenby's forces in Pales-
tine have occupied Aleppo, and APP
pear TO have virtually completed the
destruction of Turkish power in
Syria. The way is now open for
junction between the army of Al
lenby and the one moving up the
Tigris.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-29
RY ELECTION
CONTEST DISMISSED

case of Andy Hutchins VS..
'arrett, primary election con-
the democratic nomination
|iff. in the district court this
(, Guy Sigler, attorney for
|ntiff, suggested the death OF
|ntiff and moved a dismissal
case. The order was so en-
|ld the case dismissed. Prior
cath Mr.: Hutchins had pub
statement wherein he said
ed to drop the contest for, as
tved, the good OF all con
and the motion this morning
carrying out of his desire.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-29
FEDERAL COURT
TERM POSTPONED

B. A. Enloe Jr.. United States
marshal for the Eastern District of
Oklahoma. wired Deputy w. r.
Hignight yesterday that the term OF
federal court which was to have
been begun at Muskogee Nov. l.,
had been postponed and to notify
witnesses who had been summoned,
that they need not appear. The dis
patch did not state to what time
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-29
CAR OP PIPE
FOR HICKORY LINE

~ car of cast iron pipe for
/. fine to Hickory creek ar
ere Friday evening and is
the railroad siding. This car
osed to have been shipped
Manifests had been re-
lp to Saturday for six cars,
l the manufacturers had not
10 begin shipping until Oct.
did get one car off by Oct.
the pipe is, under the con-
be shipped daily, the work
ruction of the pipe line can
forward.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-29
s PUT Bic
DUNT Of WATER
| INTO CITY LAKE

|lissioner Fraley said this
that the last rain, up 20
morning, had put Il inches
III the city lake. Tn,s makes
OF 8 feet and o inches OF 4
the lake during the three
lce the drouth was broken.
ring the large area over
he water now extends, the
1 inches means a large guam
water.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-29
|rAYLOR RECOUNT
|OMORROW FORENOON

did trict court. in the case
yEteed VS.. Joe T. Taylor, for
kmocratic nomination for
commissioner in the recent
election. the ballots were to
In countey at 10 O'Clock This
!. but this was postponed to
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-29
AMERICAN CASUALTIES

Complete casualty lists for all the
states are received daily in The Ard
moreite office, coming direct from
the war department, and can be in
spected by anyone at any hour OF
the day. Following will be found
the casualties for Oklahoma and six
nearby states, as follows; Texas,
Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Ten
nessee and Kentucky.)
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-29
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

Ihave employed Mr. Delfeld, for.
merly with T. !. Dixon and COM
menacing today we will put on mems
sewed soles for $l.00. VIII call for
and deliver. Phone 1872. Shrop-
shire Electric Shoe Shop. 2S-7
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-29
7 Ger NJ A n
\ { R MEAL Ms
is DESPERA A f
BELIEF
y o T E TO WILSON
I.NS UNQUALIFIED
|. ACCEPTANCE
PAPERS DUBIOUS
kclares it is A Crude At
10 Saddle Upon President
and The Entente Allies
ftiation of Proposals for An
ice.

b, Oct. 2S.-The Chronicle
he German reply is. in ef-
unqualified acceptance,
remains but for the asso-
BwerS to announce without
l program of naval and mil
bsures which the armistice
les. 1t is unlikely that Ger
object to the details after
to the principle. If her
were not desperate, she
ver have gone as far as she
my confirmation were need
The significance of DR.. Soils
would be found in General
riffs resignation"
ally Mail hopes and believes
'will not do anything so
las to Immediately disclose
supon which they are will
ant an armi4ti The paper
German reply does not meet
L Wilson's questions and
hmarizing the most recent
lgs in Germany declares in
lat nothing is altered there.
Sword still is in the hands
racy," the paper says. at
! time enough for Marshal
stake the terms when that
ks Keen broken or surren-
/ Il Talk Not Convincing
bromptitude OF the reply
accepted as convincing evil
least OF Germany's desire
of an armistice," says the
r. Soils assurances regard
reaching changes are not
fsfying, however. The first
b of an armistice is that Ger
(all be unable to break or
be conditions the allies die
the German government
hsiness it will send plenipo-
! to Marshal Foch. but from
Indications, Germany's rulers
ht only on gaining time"
lines says: There is no new
It in the German reply eX-
! it seeks rather crudely to
[ipon President Wilson and
! the initiation of proposals
hmistice. 1t is for the Ger
approach the naval and mil
nmanders with their formal
for a cessation OF war
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-29

Only one influenza death was re-
ported in the twenty-four hours be-
tween Saturday noon and noon to-
day. Although there are several
new cases reported, many OF those
who have been i'll for several days
are much better and it is probable
that the situation is much improved
There are several cases under ;he
observation OF the Influenza Relief
Committee which are OF serious
nature and there were many new
calls for assistance over SUNDAY
Relief is being afforded in every in
stance, Just as quickly as possible
and the committee finds its only dif-
ticulty in securing nurses, practical
or registered, or simply people who
are capable OF assisting IL homes
where there is illness. There were
three calls for nurses todaj and hall
a dozen people pit N most of the
forenoon seeking the services oi
either men or women but Wi-h li;tic
success. Relief Of mis- sort mast Dc
secured, At once, 0r greater suffer
ing will result.
The Relief Work.
Reports from Mrs. Julius Kahn,
president Of The Benevolent ass
cation, ana Mrs. il. II. Sayre, sec
retary OF the Red Cross, this fore
noon were the subjects of wee
spread plaige. 1t vas learned that
OF fifteen cases removed to the Sun
shine Ward x Hardy Sau;.a7ium
there ha3 70: teen a single inl!u-
enza or pnecmoria death. One o:
these patients died, but he was a
man OF advanced age and had suf.
tered stroke Of paralysis. What
might have been the result had
these people been obliged to rely
upon their own resources is mat
ter of certainty, for many OF them
were taken from homes ia which it
was impossible for them to have re-
ceived the slightest semblance OF
real care. In some instances there
were three or four i'll in one family
and IN one case three people were
Ill in the same bed.
A family that lives on b Street
norwest, in which there are three
cases OF typhoid fever. was in dire
need today OF the attention of a reg
iStered or practical nurse and a
great difficulty was experienced in
providing that relief. Physicians de
clared 1t was not safe to move anv
OF the patients to hospital.
The need for nurses and Others
to aid in homes where there is i'll
ness is still imperative and prompt
response is all that will make GER
tam the conquering OF several serious
cases. A man, who had been car
ing Tor sick people in the neighbor-
mood OF Mannsville. reported to O.
II. Wolverton, treasurer of the re-
Ilet committee Saturday, that he had
read the appeal for nurses in the
Ardmoreite and came at once 10
otter his services. lie was immedi-
ately sent to a home where a man.
his wife, and their child were i'll. and
is giving them excellent attention
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-29
.ONLY ONE DEATH
SINCE SATURDAY
INFLUENZA SITUATION Be
GINS TO SHOW IMPROVE
MENT-RELIEF WORK
PRAISED.
One Death In 48 Hours.

Erma Reagor, 80 years old, wife
of Hamp Reagor, (negro), X Street
southwest, died last night. Reagor
is also seriously i'll.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-29

Established fifty-three years ago.
the Salvation Army is operating in
sixtv-three countries today, and
serving the allied soldiers under con-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-29
MARINE CORPS AVIATION
OFFICERS ARE KILLED

Washington. Oct. 2S.-Three ia
talities among marine corps officers
in the aviation service abroad were
reported to the navy department to-
dav by Vice Admiral Sims. Second
Lieutenants Harry X. Norman. Dav-
export, Iowa. and Caleb w. Taylor,
Pelahatchie, Miss, were killed when
a bombing plane was shot down by
the Germans on the Belgian front.
Lieut.. Ralph Talbot, south Wey-
mouth. Mass. was killed when his
plane fell in the same sector.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-13

Paris, Feb 13.-Austro- G German in
vaders in northern Italy daily are re-
sorting to increasing acts Of vandalism.
violence and brutality, according to
statements OF men captured by the
Italians. a Havas dispatch from Rome
says.
Cdine has been pillaged. stores and
buildings destroyed by drunken SOL
dlers. In Udine the various troops
fought among themselves, resulting In
the death OF fourteen Germans and
several Bosnians.
Women and children have been
stripped OF their clothing, which has
been sent to Germany while foodstuffs,
wherever found. also have been sent
away by officers.
The city Of Triggesimo has been pill
laged OF leather and copper and tho
church bells there have been taken
away.
Italian prisoners working on roads
Tor the Austro Germans are forced TO
subsist on carcasses OF horses.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-13

vanced as far as tho third German line
AT La Petre and at Mort Mare woods.
In the Woevre. and took prisoners be-
longing to the Ninth Bavarian and the
Ninety fourth landwehr divisions.
The German entanglements had been
destroyed by French artillery
night and the progress OF the asss
Ing column was favored by Z
mist. AS soon as the French = ed
the first positions the Germany ned
a sweeping machine gun fire Ill Al
artillery harragc. but the FIR pene-
trated the she'll curtain ain ) without
casualties. demolished :, positions
and returned to their lines with
valuable information. ~
During this attack the Germans at
tempted a raid at Regneville. In the
same district, but were repulsed with
heavy losses.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-13

Washington, Fob. 13.-With 164
American soldiers Of the Tuscania
known to be dead and buried on
the Scottish coast, an unofficial
estimate today places the total
losses Of American troops at 267.
After eliminating from the pas.
senger lists tho names Of tho sur.
vivors and tho identified dead and
accounting for thirty-th un-
identified dead, 1856 soldiers still
are not accounted for and it 10 be-
Iieved they wore lost.
The partial list Of the Tuscania's
dead sent by the Associated Press
correspondent from Scottish sea-
port today is tho first definite in
formation to reach relatives Of the
soldiers who have been reported in
the list Of survivors. War depart.
mont officials have boon helpless
to answer appeals for information
regarding soldiers until reported.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-13
PELLEY MAY BE SAFE.
Name Of Only Iowa Man Not A
aaIluAaA Ear MnA i~A IL

Namo Of Only Iowa Man Not 40
counted For Not on List Of Dead.
Washington. Feb. 13.--The home ad.
dresses OF the American soldiers buried
on the Scottish coast. taken from the
Associated Press list Of those unac-
counted for as checked up with the
ships passenger list. shows no one
listed from Iowa.
Capt. Loo p. LeBron Is among those
mentioned In the Associated Press dis
patch AZ among those buried His ad-
dress Is given as Guthrie. Okla. He
formerly resided at Keokuk. Iowa.
where his mother. Mrs. Elizabeth II.
LeBron. still resides.
Captain 1.ersron was n brother OF
Capt. Frank LeBron, formerly captain
OF Company l., l. N. O., but now Of
New York City.
Tho name Of Maj. Henry A. Skinner.
Of Rockford, Ill, appears ir tho list Of
those buried on the Scotch coast
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-13
sAMMIEs SHOOTING TO KILL,
Accuracy Of eunnsrs Growing and Ger
man First Line Trsnohss Evacuated.

I's viz faSSpCIHtSC fTeS6.i
with the American Army In France.
Feb. 12.-Aside from Increased aerial
activity the American sector has been
normal for the past twenty -four hours.
Harassing artillery fire and patroling
operations have been kept up but there
have been no clashes
The American gunners are said to be
growing more accurate daily They
have been especially effective in reg
lstering hits BACK OF the German lines.
So accurate has been the shra pnel
fire against tho first German lines that
they now have been virtually cvacu-
ated
In a sector such rs this the Ger
mans seldom man their first trenches
fully. but In the American sector, It
Is said. they are keeping fewer men in
the trenches than is customary.
Tho German snipes have been
greatly reduced by the American
sharpshooters machine gun operators
and artillcrymen.
The wounding Of three mon in con-
sequence OF an accident was reported
today, constituting the only new
casualties.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-13
Three unidentified priyates.

uiiANChSIiSu pLlVuttS.
In the third grave only ten men werc
buried, tagged to 10. as follows:
John Sluss, Lochwinnoch, Scotland.
Riley F. Murray. Eugene, Ore.
II. g. Bates. Baker. Ore.
Anthony Elboni. Detroit. Mich.
Winston A. Harsock, Rapidan. Va.
A. n. Collins, Markasan. Wis.
Claud Bradley, Swaty. Ark.
J. B. Grow, Appleby. Tex.
D. e. 1nglehart, Santa Monica, Cal.
A. S. Gillespie. Los Angeles. Cal.
tTho names OF tho buried soldie ers
were sent by the Associated Press COR
respondent at n Scotch seaport, while
the home addresses. so far as ascer-
tainable from the Tuscania's passen-
ger list. were compiled by the Asso-
ciated Press In Washlngton.l
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-13
PUBLISHED CENSORED NEWS.
Action to es Taken Against Core
spondens Of London Post.

Action to es Taken Against corre-
spondens Of London Post.
London, Feb. ,13.--Andfew sBonar Law
announced today in the house Of COM
mons that action would be taken under
the defense OF the realm act against
Colonel Repington. the military CORE
spondent OF the Morning Post, for an
article which appeared In the Post on
Monday. The article complained Of
was submitted to the censor, who re-
fused permission to publish 1t. The
article later was published in DIFF
ferent form without being submitted
to the censor. Action also will be
taken against the editor Of the Morning
Post. .... .. ..
During "917 there was built In Great
Britain 1,167,474 tons Of shipping, and
100000 tons were secured abroad, Mr.
Bonar Law announced.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-13
[By Associated Press.]

A Scotch Seaport, Feb. 12.-Up to
Tuesday night a week after the dis
aster. III victims OF the ill-fated Tus-
cania hpd been laid to rest at differ
ent points on the Scottish coast. These
were divided as follows:
Americans, 131 identified and 80 un-
identified.
Crew-four identified and three un-
Identified.
i. The Associated Press correspondent
co-opcrated with the American army
officers in obtaining these figures,
which go forward to Washington as
the most accurate and complete list
obtainable.
0iven Military Burial.
The last seventeen bodies recovered
all Americans-were buried this
afternoon, villagers coming many miles
in a downpour of rain to pay tribute
to the American dead.
One Of the villagers carried tho
union jack, while an American soldier
held aloft the Stars and Stripes.
At the graveside the American SOL
diers sang the "Star Spangled Ban
ner.' followed by the natives singing
God Save the King" The usual mill
tarys salute then was fired, closing the
ceremony.
Temporary fences have been built
around the graves, to be replaced by
permanent enclosure as soon as ma
terials can be brought to this desolate
shore.
Scots to Erect Memorial.
A British colonel, who has aided the
Americans, announced today that the
people of the countryside have start
ed a subscription to erect a permanent
memorial to the dead Americans.
Eight Americans are still In farm
houses and village hotels near here. too
Ill to leave. .
One American officer and fourteen
men still are in a hospital at Glasgow.
At one point on the Scottish coast
seventy-cight victims were buried side
by side while at another point are
forty mine bodies. At third place
forty four victims are buried in three
trenches the largest holding eighteen
bodits. another sixteen and third
ten e;,.. i. ., v;o.;n,,
Following is the first complete list
OF Americans now buried on the Scotch
coast. Each body was given num-
ber. Thus at point where seventy
ei ght bodies were buried side by side
In q long trench the numbers run from
to 7s. in the following order:
r. w. Herman. Lincoln. Neb.
=. Breeder, ETuadus Tex.
William c. yKeown. Sand Springs.
Tex.
l.. Roberts. Nachidoches. Tex
Orville N. Caaper. Milwaukee.
e. H. Duffy, Sloan Springs. Mo.
Paul John c, Wood. address un-
known.
w. r. Johnson. Metamora, Mich.
II. H. Page, Saratoga, Tex.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-13
Drafted Men Receive
Orders to Entrain For
Camp Dodge After Feb 20

Des Moines, Feb. 13.-Detailed
orders for the movement Of more than
5000 mer from Iowa stations to Camp
Dodge cantonment after Feb. % nave
been received here. The orders Will pc
sent at once to the home stations.
The men will be selected, 80 far as
possible. under the new QUESTIONABLE
classification. The orders include the
following:
Entrain Feb. 26-Marshau county,
120; Cerro Gordo county. rs.
Entrain Feb. 27-Webster county,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-13
Iowa Supreme Court.

Des Nioines. Feb, 1s.--Tho surreme
court today rul0d as foliows:
Elisabeth Mitchell administrators
VI. Stanwood Coal Company. PoiS,t
county. Affirmed.
Cummins Sand and Gravel ComYaay
W.. NJ. & st. 4, Railway Cr&S-x
Cerro aordo county. Aftrme
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-13
Italv to Eioht On,

Rome, Feb. 13.-Enthustiastic ap-
plause and cheers for America met the
declaration Of Premier Orlando at the
opening of parliament yesterday, that
the war situation was growing better.
due to help from the United States re-
placing Russia.
Premier Orlando reviewed the Yer
sailles conference and pointed out that
SO far as Italy was concerned the con-
tinuancc OF the war by Italy was no
longer matter Of choice but OF neces-
sity