davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-26
MAKE DRIVE MONDAY
Collection of Rubber Postponed-Use
Funds for French.

to be sold for the benefit of the funds
for the Fatherless Children ofeFrance,
will be done Monday. Today was the
date set for the rubber drive, but on
account of rain. the committee IN
charge of the work decided to make
the drive next Monday. Everyone who
had gathered up old rubber for gift
to the society, is asked to place the
articles on the front porch again on
Monday, and all those who have not
vet bundled up their old rubber are
asked to do so between now and Mon
day morning, when an automobile tour
of the town will be made by men who
have agreed to assist in the drive.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-26
KEEP UP ADVANCE
CCoutinued from Page one.)

CONTINUED from Page one)
Valenciennes the British and French
are advancing toward the Schedlt.
The French on the Serre-Oise front
have continued their attack on the
northern side of the angle line. They
have gained at important points, but
the Germans are holding their front
very strongly.
Americans in Action.
Southwest of Damvillers on the
Meuse sector, American forces have
captured Hill $50, a height which is
important for observation purposes.
and which was stubbornly defended by
the Germans Near Grand Pre-, the
Americans have forged still further
ahead and appear to be forming quite
a large pocket in the German lines on
the eastern side of the Argonne for
est. American heavy artillery has
been pounding German concentration
points during the past couple OF days
British divisions in Mesopotamla
have resumed their offensive against
the Turks Fighting in that region Is
next to impossible during the heat OF
the summer. Now that autumn has
come, 1t may be expected that there
will be an effort to form junction be-
tween the forces along the Tigris and
those operating north and east of Da-
mascus.
French Statement.
Paris, Oct 26-The allies are driv-
ing the Austro-Germans northward or
the whole forty-five mile Serbian
front between Parachin and Kralievo
the war office announced today. TWO
hundred prisoners were taken.
Along the Danube, an enemy moni
tor has been damaged by French ar
tillery French patrols inflicted cas-
ualties on enemy detachments.
Report From Haig.
London, Oct 26.=British ant
French troops are attacking between
the Lys and the Escaut (ScheldD cas-
of Courtrai "a front of about fifteel
miles), Field Marshal Haig announces
today, in a special communicate OF
Belgian operations.
The British have captured Cote
Chem and Ingoyghem (seven mile
west of Audenarde}. The French hav
of Audenardel: have occupied Blauw
poort and are progressing along tn
Waereghen-A useghem road.
French Take Mortiers.
Paris. Oct. &c On the Serre fror
southwest of Marie the French Eay
captured the village of Mortiers afte
violent fighting. the war office an
nounces Between the Disc and til
Serre the French maintain contat
with the enemy.
Between Sissone and Chateau Pol
Glen the French, breaking up tn
enemy resistance, carried their lin
forward on front OF II miles to
depth of two miles thru the position
prepared by the Germans in 1917.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-26
Chicago Live stock Market.

Chicago Oct 26-HOGS-Receipts 5000.
Market very active, unevenly SOC to 81
higher Than Fridays opening mixed and
picking grades advancing most. Butchers
ST o56i1 1900; light, 17.75N17.T5: packing,
s15 2501725: rough. s14.65@15.25; pigs,
good to choice, SIS. J0a14.5O.
CATTLE-Receipts 1900. compared with
a week ago, good to choice western and
native steers Toe to 81 higher with in
stances of more light. 50 cents up; butch
ers' cattle, SOC to 81 higher; Gamers steafy !;
calves soc higher: feeders, CSC higher.
SHEEP-Iseceii,t 1000, compared with a
week ago. Market SOC to $50 higher: moet
advance medium grades Of killing and
feeding lambs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-26
STOP THE PIG FOOD
American Soldiers and Supplies, In
stead, Will Be Carried Over Sea.

London, Oct 25.-Keepers of pigs
have been notified by the board of
agriculture of the probable discontin E
uance Of the small ration OF concep-
trated food which has hitherto been
allowed them. The notice says every
possible ton of shipping space has to
be utilized to bring American soldiers
and their supplies to France. The
board says it is because of the policy
10 force the war to an early successful
issue that action in cutting down feed
Supplies is taken.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-26
DESTROY ELEVEN PLANES
American Aviators Also Got One Bal
loon of Germans.

Washington, Oct. 26.-Eleven en-
envy airplanes and one balloon were
brought down by American aviators
brigaded with the British from Sep
TENDER to September %, the war
department was informed today thru
a royal flying corps communique.
British distinguished service crosses
were awarded to Lieuts. G. A. Vaughn,
Brooklyn; T. J. Herbert, Cleveland.
Ohio; NJ. l.. Campbell, Wakeman,
Ohio; L. A. Hamilton. Pittsfield, Mass,
and j. A Keatting, Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-26
SWEDE WVDEMAN DIES
Former Topeka Baseball Pitcher a
Victim of Influenza.

John "Swede" Wideman, of Gree
ley, Kan, an old Topeka western
league pitcher, died last week at Camp
Dodge following an attack of infiu-
enza, it was learned here today. Wide
man was sent to Funston last summer
and later was transferred to Camp
Dodge
''Swede" Wideman was one of the
reliable pitchers on the Jimmy jack
son team during the first season John
Savage operated the Topeka club.
Later he was sold to st. Joseph where
he pitched for the Jack Holland
Drummers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-26

Kansas City. Oct 2G.-HOt5S-Keceipts
800. Market 15c to Csc higher. Bulk of
sales. sI5.JO@1T00; heavy. S150OG11.23;
packers and butchers. s16.O0G17.25; lights,
S15.500 IL 90; pigs. $12.00M14.50.
CATTLE-Receipts COO. No southerns
Market steady Prime fed steers. s17.51aI
1925: dressed beef steers. s125OM 11.50:
western steers S10.9G1450: southern
steers. S7.U0G12J0. cows. $500 IL 80: heif-
ers. s7.00I12.50: stoekers and feehers SEQ
@14.oo; pulls, s6.J0as50; calves, SC o0a1
1:.oc
sHEEP-Receipts none. Market nominal
" steady Lambs. S11 J0M15.1 yeariiugs
S1O.5O@12.0O; wethers, $9.5O@ 1850; ewes,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-26

New York. Oct. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
paper, 6. Sterling. so day bills. Alb; COM
nercial, 60 day bills on banks. 472la com
mercial, 60 day bills, 4.72A demand, ass
5; cables. 4.I6 9-16 Francs. demand, SIS ;
cables, 5.47. Mexican dollars. TIC. Gov
regular.
Final prices on liberty bonds today were
315's, 1854; first convertible As. % 10: sec
ond As, $500: first convertible 4A's. 81 20
second convertible Ans, $500; third AVS,
90.S4.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-26
BUILD TOWN IN A DAY
Union Carpenters To Reconstruct
Cloquet, Mimi, Sunday.

Duluth, Mimi. Oct. 26.-One hum
bred union carpenters from Duluth
and like number from Superior will
go to the spot where Cloquet, Mimi,
stood before the recent forest fires
and with the help of 500 unskilled
men will build 200 one-room houses
Sunday from a. m. until p. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-26
BERLIN niles ACCUSATION
Says Allies Are Destroying Towns in
Schclit Advance.

Berlin tv;a London). Oct. 20
Enemy destruction of places in the
lowlands of the Sche!dt is continuing,
the German war office declared today.
British artillery is Smelling Journal
and the flight of the population east
ward is increasing, according to the
statement.
American partial attacks on both
sides of the Meuse were repulsed.
Allied attc cks in the foraVa valley
SERBIA 80 were repo. ID.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-26
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses were issued today in
the probate court to:
Fred Beckwith Mccoy. Kansas City. Mo. IS
Anna Willis Esgert. Kansas City, Mo. -. 10
BENJAMIN II. Salfrank, Arlington, Kan. %
Bessie Z. Mckenzie, IopeAa -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-26

Furnished by the Topeka Packing Com.
pany. corner Laurent and Madison.i
Topeka, Kan. Oct. n
Springs over lis. 23c; old ROSTERS. f5cs
broi!ers.s2 lbs. and under. pc. hens. over
3Ls lbs, &c; hens under 81 lbs, zoe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-26

Poultry and Eggs.

PRAIRIE HAY--S1o.Oo
ALFALFA-$2i0
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-26

Kansas City Grain and Produce Market.
Kansas City. Oct. 26.-WHEAT-Cash !:
Market unchanged. No. 1 hard. 81 1902 % ;
No. 2, So. t5@2. 1871 No. l red, $S1s@2.1S1a /;
No. 2, $215M2.15%.
3 C0RN-Market unchanged to- 1c higher.
No. mixed. s145@I47: No. 3, sI4O@
1.43; No. white, 81 .4s@1 80: No. s, $1.42@
145: No: 2 yellow, $1.47@150; No. 3.
S142M146.
OATS-Market 1ac lower. No. 2 white ,691As
@z0c; No. mixed, 67hA6sc.
KAFIR AND MILO MAIZE-$3 1898 Is.
HAYlMarket unchanged.
SHORTS-S1. 40@1.42.
BRAN-S131M1.33.
WHEAT-Receipts 1I9 cars.
BUTTER-Market unchanged.
EGGS-Firsts. sic; seconds, 43c.
POULTRY-Hens, 2Gc; ROSTERS, 19c
broiIers, 2Sc.
CORN-rlose: October, s1.35; Novem-
Der, $1.s1A; December, $1,21A
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-26

Wedding rings. 1S-K gold. 81 up.
Aarris-Gnar Co. 1924 e. 6th.-Ad1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-26
Scene in a French workroom.

men at the front. Compare this
workshop to the well-lighted, we'll
ventilated places in which our
women turn out war equipment
and it will g;vA you some idea of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-26

Chicago. Oct. 26.-CORN-Close: October,
s1.22: November, $1.25ss @1-251a; December,
1.20% al. 20K.
OATS-October. 7OAc; November, 69%c !;
December, 6S3s @6sAc.
PoRK-Nov., $3610; JAN, $41.50.
LARD-Jan.. S25.S5.
SHORT RIBS-Nov., S21.75; JAN. S23. O5
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-26
Topeka Market Reoort.


FURNISHED by Derby Grain Co.. cornes
Kansas Ave. and Curtis ST.
YELLOW CORN-sf.35.
WHITE CORN-s1.35
OATS-fCc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-26
IL. "a
weekly Grain and Provisions Marke

weekly Grain and Provisions Market.
Chicago, Oct. 26-Swift judgment by Q
majority Of traders that the latest Berlin
note to President Wilson was Insufficient.
operated as the chief factor this week in
a sharp advance of the price of corn. The
market this morning as compared with 4
week ago showed gains of 5A cents to ga
cents bushel. Oats, too. were up ~ to
Az cents and provisions 81 to $1.S5.
selling pressure due to bearish versions of
the German reply, the market began to
ascend soon as the truth regarding the
text commenced to be apparent. Then Q
rush of buying set in which swept values
upward. Separate strength Of oats was
based on bullish estimates Of export needs.
Provisions made a notable upward swing
on forecasts Of a lift for minimum vaIue
of hogs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-26

Kansas City Grain Market.
(The range of prices on grain futures On
Kansas City Boa d of Trade as reported
by Thos. J. Myers. So ". e. BldgD
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-26
New York, Oct. 20.

New York Stock Market
FURNISHED by Z. J. Myers 3UI n E. Bldg.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-26
New Orleans Cotton Market.

New Orleans. Oct. 2G-COTTON-Spot.
steady; middling, 3c.25; good middling,
: -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-26
New York stock Market

New York, Oct. 26-COTTON-Futures
closed steady December, 3041: January,
29.SS; March, 2044; May, S291S
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-26

higher. Creamery, 51A@56c.
EGGS-Receipts 4,225 cases; market un-
changed.
POTATOES-Receipts 70 cars; market
unchanged.
POULTRY-Alive, lower.
New York Produce Market.
New York, Oct. rket
steady. Creamery higher than extras, JS0
5S12c.
EGGS-Market steady. Fresh gathered
extras. 59dG0c.
CHEESE-Market firm = State whole
milk flats, fresh specials. 23c
POULTRY-Alive, steady.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-18
CHAP MAN TRIAL
 TObE EHE[DHERE

The trial of A. F.. Chapman, charged with the murder of Richard Newton in April of this year, which killing is said to have grown out of the labor troubles at Globe in July of 1917, is to be held in Maricopa county before Judge Sanford of the superior court
 A change of venue from Gila county was granted Chapman by Judge Shute of the Gila county superior court. At torneys for Chapman had alleged that their client could not secure a fair trial in Gila county because Of the intense factional feeling that existed there in this case. These allegations were supported by a dozen or more af- fidavits from prominent citizens of Globe.
 Chapman was one of the guards at the Old Dominion mine at the time Of the labor troubles in July of 1917, which eliminated in riots and the calling of the United States troops to maintain order. Chapman is at liberty on bond of s10,000.
 ] In the course of the arguments the labor troubles of nearly a year ago in the Globe district were reviewed: that Chapman, while guard at the Old Do- minion mine, while the 1000 or more strikers and rioters were attempting to prevent anyone from approaching the mine; that threats were made against his life, the promise being made to Chapman that they would get him.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-18
SABOTAGE INTERESTS
 SECRETARY OF |. W. w.
[RepubIican A. p. Leased Wlre]

CHICAGO, June INV. D. Haywood, general secretary of the l. W. w. ex- pressed much interest in sabotage, ac- cording to some of his own letters placed in evidence today by the gov- ernment in the trial of I. W. w. mem bers on charges of conspiracy to hamp- CT war work
 In a letter to w. F. Lemon, of Salt Lake City, under date of July F, 1915, Haywood, stating that he had been assigned to write an article on 'sabo- tage' and asking for pointers, asked:
 What is the best measure of applied sabotage that you have ever heard of? No correct names to be used in this article. What in your opinion is the best thing that will slow down and bring safety first?"
 T. w. Kechane, a locomotive fire man, also gave Haywood information in letter written on stationery of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad dated Superintendent office. South Pekin, Ills, July 10, 1915." Kechane wrote of the ease with which a fireman can damage a locomotive, cause con- fusion in switching cars and other means of causing loss to the railroads.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-18
HORDEs IF HUNS IN
 BIG ITALIAN DRIVE
TRenubIlcan A. p. Leased Wlrej

GENEVA, June 17.-Reports received here from Buchs and also from several points along the Swiss s-Tyrole frontier indicate that the Austrians are aided by some contingents of Germans and that the Austrians continue to pour considerable forces toward Italy. It Is said trains from Innsbruck, Botzen and Trent are crowded with troops going southward and that the ordinary traf- fife on the railroads has been sus- pended.
 The new Austro- German headquar- ters. the reports add. is established jus, behind the Sette Communi region. Fol lowing the example of the Germans with the Alsatians and Lorrainians, the Austrians are placing Slav irredentis, regiments in the first and most danger ous lines with Tyrolez troops behind them in order to prevent wholesale de- sertions.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-18

(Continued from page One) procuring the contracts and receiv- ing their fees.
 Philadelphia Man Aids
 It was officially announced that these men were detected in their ne- gotiations. with B. A. Bittan. president of the Quaker City Raincoat company Philadelphia, who worked with gov ernment agents in gathering evidence against them. They were arrested in Washinrton recently and are at liberty under bond.
 Assistant Attorney General Huston Thompson gave out this statement ex- blaming the disclosures:
 Statement of Government
 There are today a number of brok- craze and contingent fee individuals and corporations in Washington, New York and other cities who boldly cir cularize the manufacturers of the coun- try, stating that they have close rela- tionships with some or all of the de- partments of the government and in some instances influences with indivi- duals in these departments. sinister in character, which give them power to obtain favorable contracts for their clients in consideration of commissions which run from two to ten per cent of the amount of the contract.
 Tn a number of cases the contingent fee man has informed the manufac- turer that the latter could not deal with the government except through
Arizona republican., 1918-06-18
REPORT THAT VILLA
 HAS L00TED PARRAL

JUAREZ, June 17.-Rumors that Villa followers captured Parral, in cir culation here yesterday and today were partially confirmed tonight by a report from Chihuahua City saying Villa and his men entered Parral Friday, footed the town and were driven out by fed eral troops. Train service south of Chihuahua City was suspended over Sunday and a number of troops from that garrison were sent south today.
 A woman arrived here today from Nal Paso west of Chihuahua City with the first news of the footing of that town by Villa followers. Her husband was among the residents who were shot down in the streets, she said. She escaped with her small baby. The footing occurred June 9.
 Five of Epifanio Holguin's band of Villa followers were captured last night at Zaragosa, p miles east of here, ana were brought here for trial as traitors. If convicted they will be executed.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-18
AUSTRIAN FAILURE
 MAY REFLECT UPON
 WEST FRONT ACTION
[RepubIIean A. p. Leased wIrel

WASHINGTON, June 17-With virtually all reports today indicating that the Austrian drive has been checked, officers hero discussed the situation with an increasing air of optimism.
 In some quarters it is believed these operations may have a decided effect upon the situation on the western front. There is a strong feeling that if the Austrian drive breaks down. the Italians will launch a counter offen- sive on a large scale. In that event officials are certain Germany would rush divisions of it's troops to aid its ally because of the effect an Italian success would have upon the already turbulent internal situation in Austria. Some officers are confident that the lack of success of the Austrians now disclosed, already has resulted in a shifting of the German forces on the western front in preparation to rush divisions to the Italian front to prop up weak spots in case of a counter irive.
 Some officers hold that the luu in the west may be due. in part, at least. to the fact that the Germans feel it necessary to await developments.
 No American Units There
 Secretary Baker stated today that no American fighting units are in that region. American medical attachments have been in Italy for some time and some American aviators have been in training there. The war secretary re- gently stated, however, that American troops are to be sent to the Italian front, but for military reasons the plans for the expedition have not been disclosed
 Persistent rumors that Major Gen eral Leonard Wood was slated to com mand the expedition to Italy have been current ever since that officer was detached from his division just before it sailed for France. No confirma- tion has been obtainable. but the fact that General Wood has been regularly assigned as commander at Camp Funston is not believed to have any bearing on his ultimate duty, as there are indications that he is under con- sideration for more important service
Arizona republican., 1918-06-18

him. and that unless the manufacturer paid the contingent fee he would not get the contract.
 Run Into Vast Sums
 There are instances where the man. ufacturer has sought the contract broker and required him to obtain a contract for the manufacturer who will willingly pay the commission. These government contracts run into hun dreds of millions of dollars.
 Shortly after the issuance of the statement of April ,. warning of the il legality of contract contingent fees, the department of justice officials became aware of an attempt by John Fleming, Joseph T. Canavaugh. Eugene Sullivan and Joseph Kohn to obtain contract for the manufacture of raincoatS for the Quaker City Raincoat company of Philadelphia through improper meth ods. The president of the company, B.. A. Bittan, was called on the telephone by an unknown party who told him that if he wanted to get any govern ment contracts, he could do so by get ting in touch with Joseph Kohn of Bos- ton, who had inside influence in Wash ington. He represented himself to be Kohns brother but refused to go to Bittan's place of business.
 Follows Instructions 'Bittan immediately sought the ad- vice of an officer in the quartermas- ter's department in Philadelphia and was told to go to Washington and lay the matter before the proper authori- ties. Bittan began correspondence with Kohn in Boston which led to subse- quent events taking place in Wash ington.
 Under the direction of the depart ment of justice, Bittap took rooms at a hotel in Washington, where he man. a ged to meet Fleming, Cavanaugh and Sullivan. A contract was drawn up in which it was agreed that Bittan was | to pay the other parties five per cent | commission on the contract about tC
Arizona republican., 1918-06-18

be obtained and six per cent on all subsequent contracts so obtained. Bit tan had been assured that he would re- ceive a contract for about 100000 rain coats.
 Ask Fee For Officer
 'In addition to the percentage com mission they demanded $500 cash as serting that the same was for an of ficer in the quartermaster's department at Washington. They also claimed that they had men under their influence and in their play stationed in various pur- chasing departments of the government and could obtain contracts whenever the government was in the market.
 The $500 was paid by Bittan and the transaction completed. Fleming, Cavanaugh and Sullivan were arrested and the $500 was found on Fleming. Kohn was arrested in Boston. Today they were all indicted by the grand jury for conspiracy to commit an of fense against the United States.
 Have Corporation Papers
 Today a general search was made of the hundreds of corporations in cities all over the United States who have contractual relations with the government and whom it is believed have obtained their contracts through | contingent fee agents. A search also has been made of the papers of cer- tain firms and corporations who act in the capacity of contingent fee oper- ators. The government has been aided in its plan of Investigating the whole situation through loyal and patriotic manufacturers who have volunteered information
 MT. Thompson's statement explained that there is no intention to interfere with legitimate relationship between manufacturers and the various depart ments of the government over con- tracts, but the manufacturer must dea directly with the departments and not through middlemen or agents employed l on a contingent fee basis"
Arizona republican., 1918-06-18
NATION WIDE IS
 CONSPIRACY FOR
 ARMY CONTRACTS

Continued from page One)