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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-16
GARROS SHOT DOWN
BY ENEMY OCT. a
Noted French Aviator Killed During
Flight Over Hun Lines. According
to Berlin Adviee--EstabIished Won
derfuI Record For Daring.

Amsterdam. Oct, l6.--Lieut. Roland
G. Garros. the noted French aviator.
who was posted as missing on Oct. Z.
after night over the German lines.
was shot down and killed Oct !. Ber-
lin message today announced.
[Roland Garros was widely known
aviator before the war. taking part In
many important competitions, inciud-
ing those in American cities. and per-
forming many notable exploits. Dur
ing the war and TO the end of April
1915. when he was captured. he more
than equnled his civilian daring in n
role of military aviator. He escaped
from a German prison camp In Feb
ruary OF this year and again took up
his army career as a aver, winning
further honors. Garros was born at
Capc Town, south Africa. Of French
parents. in is65.l i-59sss y y le7-esss,ss w -.5
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-16
HUNS EvAcuAT'Ne BELGIUM.
Moving Day For Boehss ~, Allied Ar
miss Smash Forward.
rE3v the Associated Press y

Ia "
mics Smash Forward.
lBy the Associated Press.1
with the Allied Armies in Bel
GUM, Oct. 15.-Menin has fallen Al
lied troops 1re a mile east Of Roulers
and advanced patrols are. according
to latest reports. within = mile Of
Courtrai The Lys river seems to have
been crossed between Confines, which,
has been captured, and warneton. Re-
ports indicate that another crossing Of
the Lys has been effected at Wervicq.
altho this has not been confirmed at
this hour.
South OF .he zone where the mud
spattered allied troops, fighing their
way forward thru the rain and mist
and over sticky ground. tie enemy has
begun a withdrawal. His troops are
being moved backward from Pont-a-'
vennin and Berclau and from the Roll
leghem front Here British patrols
have reached the outskirts OF the town
Of Neurchin.
Battle in Continuous Rain.
Everywhere the Germans are hght-
ing rear guard actions with large
numbers Of men involved in ths
9CTuSBle. Ano UoSGC p US1u8 AVuSHs =
in 4 continuous rain. which makes the
ighting Increasingly difficult. $5
Troops stoiming ahea1 lost their
footing in the oose, some sinking in -
far as their knees The wounded re-
turning from the from. are plastered'
with mud. KY
4 Cuerne has been storned and taken,
and the Belsians have captured
Bevern station They are east and
north OF the Bevern canSi and are be-
fore lseghem. ~ 81. !! 3 .s s (
~ Grsatsr Withdrawal Expsetsd.
Today's gains have further turned
the German lines both north and
south Of the area under attack and the
enemy retirament reported from the
southwark II he result. sfFl5ls s!si
s Turthee Withdrawals On Brood
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-16
Berlin Receives Reply.

Basic Oct. 15.--Prcsident Wilson's
reply to the German peace proposals
reached Berlin Mt noon today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-16

acIri.n A--,v Adv.-e',~ RaoidIv.
London. Cot lis Tho Belgian army
under King Albert is.advancine rapidly
along the Cortcn,a rex -ThCurout r/,d.
The fall of the Belgian town Of Thour-
out. whose CAPTURE was prematurely
announced unofcirially ycrterday, IS
expected almost inmed'atn'y.
Gains Of ground by B-i'ish natr"'s
during last night in tho nouai-Liiie
sector are reported by Field Na-shal
Haig in his off H'nl ctntn'nent today.
Twelve hundred civilians were found
in tho city of- Ronlnrs wi'nn the British
and French Acnchnd the place Monday.
according TO the Malls correspondent
at British headquarters.
They had h9en living at more or less
normal lifa during the. German oceu-
pation Of tho citv. The coyespordent
says it was noticeable that the Ger
mans had nut up sigrs ard notices IN
the Flemish LANGUAGE. which NAV De
an indication of the announced Ger
man intention to set up separate
Flemish kingdom.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-16
pi.nned "a oe.Itrov cath.dr.l

Paris, Oct. lS.7When allied troops
entered st. Quentin they found every
pillar in the cathedral there had been
excavated at the level of the ground
preparatory !. to placing explosives
under them. according to the Liberte
The rapidity OF the allied advance had
prevented the Germans from carrying
out their plan. = IN
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-16
Eire Eiabter. Organized.

Moose Lake. Mimi. Oct. 1S.-,Fi-e
fighters and relief workers organized
here today to proceed thru vast
stretch OF fire-swept country.
The fire fighters who went last niEht
to Law.er. Pine City and McGregor
reported today that the forest fires.
altho still burning. are not Ola men
acing nature. A bad fire ID reported
at ClOverton. So
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-16
OWING coNoREssMAN wsos,

Jacob z. Mssksr Married TO privats
Secretary on Dsath Dsd.
st. Louis. Oct. -Congressman
Jacob n. Mecker died here this morn
Ing OF Spanish influenza following his
marriage at midnight last niKht to his
private accretary. 9, s
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-16
ASK PERMISSION TO
QUARANTINE STATE

, ftf :. . F 3
Board o. Hsalth Sussssts prastie Ae.
tion . ssrsesr General Blue us-Total
u 14yooo casss q oRanish Inhusnxa
Rsportsd.
Des Molnss, oct. ls.-with total Of
1900 casss sof ep4nlsh influenza IN
lows rsportea 70 dats. the state board
Of health to-day awaited word from
Surgeon General Blue relative to Its
suggestion forwarded last night that
the entire state be 3 quarantined for
thirty days. - VI si i
II was said that while many OF the
cases reported had recovered. the dist
ease continued II spread. It was de-
clnred that possible action Of the board
~ j0f c.lsh Ssgss,ld 7 ninsA public meeting
places over tho state without waiting
Iths suf1s Ss@sfai's adyicA
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-16

That Australia = zone 81 me- shea.th-
lest countries In the world 4IaA shows
by III low death n - - . sssS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-16
Paris Pres. Approve. Reply.

Paris, Oct. 16.-Eathusiastic ap-
proval Is given President Wilson's re-
ply to Germany by the morning news
papers today.
The Figaro says President Wilson's
depth Of thought and loyalty no longer
permit the Germans to compromise
with defeat. II adds that 1t puts the
question which divides the world.
The president. the Petit Parfsier
says oeeks 10 prepare the separation
Of the German nation from its present
rulers and IL he succeeds Prussian
militarism will be dead.
The Petit Journal says II is the SEN
tence Of an impartial Judge that Presi-
dent Wilson has just pronounced and
that his sentence renders justice to
Germany.
The original English text OF President
Wilson'S note was presented by the
Temps Yesterday. This is the FIRST time
such thing has been done by French
newspaper.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-16
Ixzet Pasha IN Power.

Copenhagen. Oct. 16, Upon the
resignation OF the Turkish ministry Of
Taalet Pasha, the premiership was as
sumed by Izzet Pasha. former min
lister Of war. instead OF by TewfilS
Pasha. former ambassador to Great
Britain. as has been previously report
ed, according to Constantinople dis
patch under date OF Monday. Oct. II.
Izzet Pasha. II Is stated, also took
the portfolio Of minister OF war.
The message adds Maby Bey, former
Turkish ambassador at Rome, In In
charge OF the foreign ministry ad in
terim.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-16
Duluth Aoain Menaeed.

Duluth. Minn., Oct. 16.--A high east
wind was tanning the active forest
at 11:f5 this forenoonrss Ffremen and
citizens are backfiring there. There is
no immediate danger to residences. The
wind is q half gale.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-16

St. Paul, Oct. 16.-Governor Burn
quist today telegraphed to Secretary
of War Baker asking for mi,;tarJ as
sistance in fighting the Minnesota for
est fire. He suggestel that Maj. ". r.
Weaver, commandant cf the aviation
school at ST. Paul, be ordered to the
fire district with on adequate force
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-16
NAV Give uo Brussels.

Paris, Oct. IA high German func-
tionary in Belgium declared on Oct. ,
that German occupation of Brussels
would end, at the latest. in fifteen days.
according 70 reliable information re-
ceived In London. SAYS the correspond
ept OF the Echo de Paris All the civil
ian population along the Belgian coast
has heen moved back and British ayi-
ators are said to be reporting fres over
a; vast area. s.-,,-I Z; S5 &
ssAMerinans laakA, Substantial Gains.
I fSsvvaahfngtots. Oct. 16.-Substa ntfai
gains on both sides Of the Meuse
AGAINST stubborn resistance Of re-
fnforced enemy was reported today by
General Pershing In his communique
for Tuesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-16
London and Paris News
papers Approve Reply
to Peace .Overtures.
STATES POSITION
OF ENTENTE NATIONS
One Of Hardest Hitting Communities.
tions Ever Given Out Under Form
Of Diplomacy. Says, London rsls.
sraph-Huns Now Must Make chs;ee
Between Kaiser and Pcacs-Enthu.
siastio Reception of Mote In Paris.

London, Oct. l6.--Declaring every
allied country will endorse President
Wilson's note. the Chronicle says;
There is no closing of doors of nego-
tiations nor is there an outlet for side
tracking the issue. There Is in the note
no pretext for ambiguity or miscon-
struction.
President Wilson points out that
the acceptance of his terms means tho
end OF Hohenzollernism and here he
undoubtedly speaks the mind OF all the.
allied democracies. We have to insist
upon it's removal by process OF cradi-
cation on which there can be no going
back" 1
Hard Hitting csmmun;es sties.
The Telegraph described Prest6ent
Wilson's note as zone Of the hardsst
hitting communications ever gsvsnssa&:
under the form OF diplomacy"
I'VE are much mlstaken II u does not
prove the decisive political blow at the
system which makes war and which,
must be utterly rooted ont and de-
stroyad before the war Is over" the
newspaper continues. This ID the day
of nemesis at last and the words OF
the president prove that the American
people no more than ourselves viii
shrink from the task OF rctribution."
Choose Kaiser or Peace.
In approving the presidents reply,
the Express says today:
TT is n clear and unequivocal reply.
while the kaiser remains the katser
there can be no peace. The Germans
must choose for themselves. They can
have Wilhelm or peace"
The newspaper asks also that the
junkcrs he removed from power.
"The allies will not be fooled" 1t adds
on this point There is no chance for
the removal of the kaiser while junkers
remain masters Of the army and navy"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-16
/. .rRsutsr's Assney.1

Aritieh Army hsadquar&srs II
Flandsfs, 0ot.s 1e-D Belgian cavalry
this HssrnjW1 was reported 70 30
within mile of the important
railway esntsr Of rhislt. That
town u only shout fifteen miles
southeast Of ohsnt. ,5 4. 9a
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-16

4 Paris. Oct 16. The German extreme
right wing 4 beinE threatened more
/. IL. the allied wedge Il. F,lan-
4efs y driven deper. The enemy r.
sistaacs s,sms y - slacksning =
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-16

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The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-09
OFFICERS BUY THEIR
 OWN CLOTHES AND
 PAY FOR THEIR FOOD

WASHINGTON. Nov. 9. - In a statement issued by the National Women's Liberty Loan Committee. it says:
 Soldiers are fed and clothed by the Government. Officers buy their own clothing and pay for their own food. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 1918. the food for the Army cost s425. 900, ,000O0
 Feeding the soldier from the time he leaves home until he embar.ks for Europe' is subject by itself Feeding him on shipboard and over seas. both in camp and on the fir. ing line, is another.
 A soldiers food for one day is called a ration. This ration con. sists of 27 different varieties. which must be ready daily, and they are ready. General Pershing reports that no man in France has had to wait for, meal when that meal was due. and the same is true on this side.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-09
JUNEAU MAN IS KILLED FROM A
 BURNING PLANE
Lieut.. Afford Bradford, For merly in Land Office, Meets Death on the
 Fighting Front.

Word was received in Juneau on the mail from the Alameda of the death of Lieut. Afford Bradford, who was shot down in a flaming airplane on the fighting front, and who was employed several years in the United States Land office in Juneau While here he married Madeline Cheadle. a nurse.
 The Lieutenant was popular every where and made friends, who have been closely following his career ever since he enlisted. The Seattle Times of Nov. 3rd., gives the follow ing account of his deAth.
 Lieut.. Afford Bradford, 2S years of age. an aerial observer in the U. s. Aviation Corps, was shot down in a flaming airplane July 25, according to word received by his parents, MT. and Mrs. NJ R Bradford, 10th Ave. Northeast and East Seth St The parents, although they had not heard from their sen since July 13, had re. ceived no word of his death until two days ago.
 A letter from Arthur R. Priest, secretary of the Parents Association of Soldiers and Sailors of Washing ton in Paris, to Mrs. Bradford, tells of a letter written by Lieut.. Phil Henderson, also University of Washington graduate and an aerial observer, which stated that Lieuten- ant Bradford had distinguished him. self as an observer and would re- ceive posthumous honors. Lieutenant Bradford was buried in Villiers-sur- Sere, according to Lieutenant Hen. derson's letter.
 Lieutenant Bradford was a grad uate of Lincoln High School and of the civil engineering department of the University of Washington in the class of 1915. He went to the Pre- sidio in May and received his com mission of First Lieutenant in the artillery. After receiving further training in Texas he left for France with the goth Field Artillery and later became an aerial observer in the aviation corps
 Lieutenant Bradford leaves, besides his parents, wife, now with her parents in Duluth Minn., and a baby. Mrs. Bradford, before her marriage, .Tas a trained nurse in Juneau, Alas ka, where Lieutenant Bradford spent some time after his graduation from the University.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-09
PAPERS FOUND BY SEARcHERS

The launch Thalia, Captain Roy Eurgan, returned this morning from a weeks search along the shores of Admiralty Island and the smaller Islands. The weather was so stormy only one day was employed in searching the shores. The crew con sisting of Captain Durgan, 1. Weath- CTS, A. Boyce and E. Smith, reports finding nothing of value with the exception of an abstract and a will made by Geo. w. Barlow to his wife now in Tacoma. The papers were turned over to the authorities today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-09
UNUSUAL HONOR IS ACCORDED TO MEN
 FROM TEXAS FIELD

EAST LAS VEGAS, N. M. Nov. 9.-An unusual recognition has been awarded soldier from East Las Vegas, Lieutenant Leonard Moskin who died on the battle front in France. A battery of twelve-inch guns at Fort Crockett, Texas, has been named Battery Leonard Hos kins in honor of the lieutenant. The battery was christened by the Sec retary of War. Lieutenant Hoskins was member of the coast artillery corps. He is buried somewhere in Lorraine. General Pershing award ed him posthumous honor in ci- tation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-09
JAPAN SUPPORTS
 ALLIED CAUSE IN
 EASTERN SIBERIA

TOKYO, Nov. 8.-Japan has sent two divisions o1 troops and part of a third division to fight the Bolshev- iki in Siberia Colonel Wada, senior adjutant in the war office maoe these facts known officially.
 To correct any impression that the Japanese army is mobilizing on large scale for operations in Si- beria, he added: In order to enable those divisions to work to the ut most efficiency in so wide a country, it was necessary for them to have additional artillery, aviation corps, corps, pontoon bridge battalions and some other contingents in the rear"
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-09
ADVERTISED LETTERS

Letters remaining uncalled for in the Postoffice at Juneau. Alaska Nov. 8, 1918. Parties wishing same should call for Advertised Letters" and give date of list.
 One Cent Due on Advertised Letters
 Chet NJ. Drake. Nils Hall, p. Mur- alez, MT. H. Mcdonald, Miss Katie Pichetti, Miss Maud Wicks, Albert $. Webster, s. H. Webster
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-09
HERBERT HOOVER TO ASSIST ALLIES TO
 FEED THE VANISHED

WASHINGTON, Nov 9-Herbert c. Hoover, United States Food Ad- ministrator, will sleave soon for Eur. ope to develop preparation for feed ing the people of redeemed France and Belgium.
 He will also assist in the task to be undertaken by the Allies to pre- vent starvation in Austria, Bulgaria and Turkish provinces, where i'm mediate relief is demanded.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-09
IDENTIFYING BAGGAGE

The work of identifying the eff fleets in the twenty trunks from the wrecked steamer Sophia now stored in the Hellenthal Building, is still progressing. Geo. Simpkins and of ficials of the Canadian Steamship Company stated that more of the trunks were still to be examined and that no other effects have been identified since yesterdays announce ments.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-09
ALLIES CAPTURE OF PRISONERS ON
 WESTERN FRONT

LONDON, Nov. 9.-Between Jan uary 1st and Nov. 9th, the British captured, according to an announce ment made in the House of Com mons, 100000 prisoners on the West ern front; the French captured 140,- 900; the Americans captured 50,000 and the Belgians captured 15,000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-09
SIX DEFENDANTS
 ARE ACQUITTED
 BY GRAND JURY

NEW YORK, Nov. 9.-The Kenyon company and six industrial defend ants have been acquitted by the Fed eral Grand Jury on charge of con spring to defraud the Government in the manufacture of Army rain coats. Other cases are pending.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-09
NOT CANCEL WAR CONTRACTS

WASHINGTON, Nov. Secretary Baker issued a statement last night saying that not a single war contract has been canceled as the result of the armistice and the conferences. He declared that no orders affecting draft registrants have yet been is sued
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-09
MORE ARRESTS MADE

Ten people were arrested in Seat tie in one day for not wearing their influenza masks, according to recent Seattle newspapers. The same pre- cautions are being taken in San Francisco, according to word receiv- cd from there, where a person with out a mask goes to jail.
 Five Days Quarantine
 All passengers landing from the steamers at Cordova and Haines are quarantined for a period of five days before being allow to proceed on their way or go about the city.
 More Deaths
 Jesse Bullock, Harry Coffman and George T. Henry died of Spanish inflenza at Camp Dodge recently.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-09
RECEIVES COM MISSION

Fred Wettrick, formerly of Ju First Lieutenant in the Engineering Corps. and is now in training at Camp Douglas, Utah.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-09
GEN. MARCH SEES IMPORTANCE

be sprung.
 GEN. MARCH SEES IMPORTANCE
 WASHINGTON, Nov. 9.-Gen. Fey ton. c. March today said that the capture of Maubeuge by the Allies marks the definite severance of the last German artery to the big sec tion on the West front.
 The enemy is now unable to shift his forces to meet new attacks. This capture and the taking of Sedan by the Americans, are considered the high water marke of Allied military achievements on the Western front
 It is said tine 91st American Divis- ion composed of troops from Califor- mia, Alaska, Oregon and Washington are on the heights of the Ardenarde on the Schcldt river
 Since the Allies started the for ward movement, the Germans have been driven 64 miles farther from Paris.
 The Germans now occupy less than 2,5OO square miles of territory in France.
 The American First Army advanced thirty miles in the last eight days
 Gen. March said the publication of premature peace dispatches Thurs day were bad for the Nations mili- tary program He said, for example, New York stevedores quit work to celebrate and thus delayed food ship ments.
 Gen. March said the American Ar my would be kept in France for some time after peace had been declared.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-09
STEAMER MOVEMENTS
 and Mail Information
NOW BOUND NORTH

NOW BOUND NORTH Spokane is due to arrive here at 8:30 this evening.
 SCHEDULED SAILiNGS Jefferson is scheduled to sail from Seattle tomorrow.
 SOUTHBOUND SAiliNGS Alameda sailed for the West ward early this morning; will return via Juneau on her way South about the 18th. Admiral Farragut is on her way to Seattle.
 Spokane will go to Sitka on this trip and sail South via Juneau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-09
HEALTH OFFICER OF NOME SICK
 OF INFLUENZA

NOME, Nov g. - Dr. Newman, City Health officer is among the numerous victims here suffering from influenza. Dr. B 2t a,t Davis, Army Physician inc cuk other physician here. - a}ua& has been formed to cali sax and take the sick to tn Hospital, which has Dc b care for the cases.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-09
ARMISTICE TERMS
 BEING CARRIED OUT
 BY THE TALL FANS

ROME, Nov 9.-The conditions of the armistice are being carried out on the Italian front, according to ali official communication made to the press today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-09
CABLE BRIEFS
ASHINGTON-Gen Pershing ca bles that the Americans have wrest. ed from the Germans their last hold on the heights East of the Mouse.

bles that the Americans have wrest. ed from the Germans their last hold on the heights East of the Mouse.
 BERNE-The German Socialists decidede at noon not to carry out their threat to withdraw from the government, if the Kaiser would not abdcate by that hour, but in stead extended the time limit in con sideratiop of an eventual armistice.
 SAlONIkI--AIlied troops have en- tered sarajevo, Bosnia, the city where Archduke Ferdinand was assassinated just before the outbreak of the war
 TON--Herbert Hoover has not given up his position as Food Administrator to go abroad to the assistance of the Allies.
 LOS ANGELES-Charlie Chaplin, the movie man, has married Miss Mildred L. Harris, of Los Angeles
 WITH THE AMERICANS ON SE- DAN FRONT - The Americans are fighting their way forward rapidly along the entire line.
 lONDON-lt is reported from Am seerdam that the revolution in Ger many is spreading over Western Germany, has reached Cologne, and that the banks have stopped pay ment on account of the great rush for funds.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-09
FEARFUL TOLL
 OF DEATH TAKEN
 BY INFLUENZA
Continued from Page One)

Continued from Page One) sistance of the Natives in that vic inity. Dr. Sloane stated that ar engagements were trying to be made to send nurses and prevail upon Dr. Palmer to leave here in aid of the Natives now stricken with the dis ease
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-09
AMERICANS ARE ADVANCING ON
 WHOLE FRONT
(Continued from Page One)

are advancing in spite of the most stubborn and desperate resistance on the part of the German forces, that are trying to create new defense line.
 The whole American Army has ad vanced thirty miles within the last eight days. They have captured scores of towns, many prisoners and great quantities of guns and military equipment and material of all kinds
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-09
SUNDAY WORK TO CEASE

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9.-Sunday work in the Navy Yards will be dis continued:
 It is reported here that Canada has stopped putting guns on board of merchant vessels
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-09
BRITISH CAPTURE AvEsNEs

LONDON, Nov. 9. - The British have captured the important town of Avesnes and occupied the West ern part of Tournai, according to a report received from Gen. Haig last evening.
 The British are to the North and South of Avesnes and have passed the Avesnes-Maubeaug road.