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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-10
100000 HUNS RETREAT
FROM THE ALLIED DRIVE
Evacuation Of Entire LaOn Sector viii Follow Fall Of
lie Cateau--Americans, British and French Advance
IS Miles in z Days, Have Enemy at Their Mercy

Paris. Oct. l0.-vigorously press
Ing their advantage gained by break
Ing the German line between Cam
brai and st. Quentin, the allies have
widened the great wedge to such an
extent that the entire German front
northward from Rheims appears to
be collapsing.
The evacuation OF the entire Laon
area will follow the taking OF lie
Cateau, cutting the last lateral rail-
road connecting the German north
ern front and the Laon salient.
A quarter OF a million Germans
are In full retreat. In some places
the allied advance has exceeded IS
miles during the last two days.
Apparently the first step In the
great general retreat by the Germans
which seems inevitable, has begun.
North OF Cambrai the Canadians
attacked and penetrated deeply also.
The British marched through Ber-
try without opposition. They reach
ed the outskirts OF Troisvillers and
hold Maurois and Honnechy.
Large forces Of the enemy have
been seen from the air fleeing well
to the east OF lie Cateau.
Maretz fell early and the British
reached Busigny and passed quickly
through Bohain. These are only a
few OF more than a score OF towns
captured.
Many thousands OF prisoners and
quantities OF field and machine
guns were taken. as we'll as vast
stores of other booty. which the
enemy did not have time to blow up
or set afire.
London, Oct. l0.-The attack by
the Anglo-Americans between st.
Quentin and Cambria last night re-
suited in continued advances.
The British are within two miles
of lie Cateau and have captured Sal
liumines and Noyelles. The allies
have reached point where 1t was
certain that the German lines could
be cracked with probably one hard
blow. The allies attacked again to-
day,
With the Americans Northwest OF
Verdun, Oct. 10.-General PERISH
ing's infantry went into action today
on the left wing OF the Argonne for
est. The enemy is trying to with
draw from the pocket
London, Oct. l0.-The whole of
Cambrai Is in British possession,
Field Marshal Haig reported last
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-10

London, Oct. 10.-The Serbians
are pursuing the defeated Austrians
and have entered Leskovatz. 22
miles south OF Nish.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-10
PEACE TALK MAIN ISSUE
WITH CENTRAL POWERS

Stockholm, Oct. 10.--There are
persistent rumors here that Emper-
or Wilhelm has abdicated.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-10

London, Oct l0.-The whole of
Cambrai Is in British possession,
Field Marshal Haig reported last
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-10

With the Americans Northwest OF
Verdun, Oct. 10.-General Persh-
ing's infantry went into action today
on the left wing of the Argonne for
est. The enemy is trying to with
draw from the pocket.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-11-18
Federation, of Music
Clubs Holds Meeting

Des Moines, Iowa, Nov. 1S-The
Federation of Music Clubs of Iowa OPP
ened three days session here today
that was expected to be the most inn
portant ever held by the federati ton.
The federation includes practically ev-
cry musical club in Iowa
Among the questions before the meet
ing were. wars effect on music and the
ousting of German music from schools
and from all recitals. The latter ques-
tion may not develop into one of great
Importance for German music has heen
ousted from practically every school
In the state.
Many of the members in attendance
today We're of the opinion that the
wolld war has done the musical art
more good than harm. They argue that
thousands who have never before had
an opportunity to hear good music have
been able to do so through the work OF
various musical organizations in train
ipg camps here and in quarters of the
fighting men in Europe.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-11-18
BETTER PASSENGER
SERVICE THROUGH
END TROOP MOVES

Washington. d. G.. Nov. 1S.-Cessa-
tion OF troop movements will secure
better passenger service throughout the
country in the. next two months.
Thousands Of cars, which for the past
eighteen months have been used wholly
for transporting troops, will be gradu-
ally released 1t was also limited that
local passenger trains would be added
where needed. Additional transconti-
mental trains omay also be added. but
the former system Of many competing
lines of travel will not, be permitted
while the railways remain under their
present control.
General Director -McAdoo clipped off
practically 21,0OO,OOO miles of traffic
from among the seven transcontinent-
railroads, running practically parallel
lines. aste
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-11-18
SENATEPRO-
GRESSIVES
START FIGHT
BY Il. C.sMARTIN.

Washington, ID. c. Nov. 1S.-Senate
prcsressives today opened their fight to
prevent the republicans of the old
guard from gaining the majority Of
power on the important committees,
when Senator Norris OF Nebraska in
troduced a resolution Freventing a
member from belonging to more than
one of the eight important committees
which handle Reconstruction problems.
These eight committees are finance,
foreign relations, military affairs,
naval affairs, Interstate commerce, ap-
propriationss judicial and postofiice,
upon which rests the responsibility for
reconstruction legislation.
Vigorous effort was made to prevent
Norris from going ahead in his rules
fight. of w'hichhe gave warning Friday,
but he refused and placed his motion
for reform iii the hands Of the rules
committee, which is controlled by
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-11-18
Hurry work Here.
TlvO IOlua Falls SOL
diers EnrOute Home

Iowa Falls. Iowa. Nov. 1S-Two for
mer Iowa Falls boys who were wOhnd-
ed while in the service of the Ameri-
can army in France are on their way
home and may arrive any day, as they
nave been granted an indefinite leave
of absence to recover from their
wounds.
One is Robert. Morton, familiarly
known here as Ted" who has arrived
in this country. He is the son of DIR.
w. NJ. Morton, pioneer, physician OF
this city who now resides in California.
Ted has been asked to visit relatives
here enrOute to his home in Flagstaff,
Ariz., where his sister, Mrs. I. II. Pol
lock, resides. The other is George
HazzelwoOd. who expects to arrive In
this country soon. He is the son OF Mr.
and Mrs. Loren Hazzelwood, formerly
of this city but now residing in Des
Moines They lived at Humboldt, be-
fore comi6g here Another son, Milford,
is in the service in France.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-11-18
And nOlU Tell US HOlU
to Make Coal Dust

Washington, ID. c., Nov. 1S.--Make
your own coal and help win the war
This is what they are doing in Eng
land, the department of commerce has
announced.
It's all very simple. Sweep up the
coal dust, mix with cinders. sawdust
fine chips and any of the dust that ac-
cumulates in the cellar. Add Il little
cement and some water.
When mixed. pack in small flower
pots, or other convenient molds. Fuel
cakes made in this way should be dried
for a week until thoroughly hardened
the English have learned.
When made properly they will burn
and give much heat.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-11-18
Meet to Plan Drive.

Complete plans for the Thanksgiving
Day drive. to sell the rema inder of
IOwa's quota Of War Savings stamps
will be made alta meeting Of all coun-
ty and city War Savings chairmen
which will be held in Des Moines to-
morrow. Much preliminary work has
been done and the chairmen will be
given their final Instructions regarding
the plans at the coming Des Moines
meeting, r.. Il. Jones Of this city will
attend this meeting.
Nearly two hundred workers are ex-
pected to attend the meeting and all
Of them are determined to put their
county or city over the top in the COM
ing drive. Elaborate publicity plans
have been worked out in connection
with the drive. These, to supplement
the work Of the county and city chair.
men, will, leaders Of the campaign are
confident. put Iowa over the top in
this drive.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-11-18
HARDIN COUNTY
BOYS were IN
HARD FIGHTING

Iowa Falls. Iowa, Nov. 1S-The peO-
pie of this county are interested in the
experiences of two young men who for
merly lived at Ackley and who have
had some stirring experiences at the
front in France. Don NJ. Leach, a son
of Mrs. d. NJ. Leach, was at Cha teau
Thierry where so many Americans lost
their lives, including Merle Elliott of
Fort Dodge, but a former Hardin coun-
ty boy Mr.. Leach suffered from being
gassetl, bombed and had other tough
experiences and will long suffer from
the effects of his participation in that
memorable battle.
Lieut.. Howard G. Rath, observer
with the 96th aero squadron and an
Ackley boy, has been awarded the dis
tinguished service cross for eXtraordi-
nary heroism. While he was acting as
observer for three planes, the Ameri-
cans were attacked by fifteen enemy
machines Although Outnumbered five
to one, Lieut.. Rath carried out his mis-
sion and successfully bombed his objec-
tive. In a running fight on the return
to the American lines. Rath-and his
pilot succeeded in reaching their air
dome and reported valuable informa-
ton. Two of the machines in his squad
ron were lost and few days later his
pilot was killed while in service with
another squadron.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-11-18
SUPREME COURT
REFOSESANEW
TRIAL TO MOONEY

Washington, ID. c., Nov. 1S.-The
supreme court today declined to re-
view the case of Thomas Mooney. Cali
fOrnia labor leader. convicted of
murder and under sentence of death
in connection with the preparedness
parade ut San Francisco.
The court gave out no opinion as .
basis of it's denial, but said it found
no federal question involved.
Mooney based his plea on the /fact
that. the Calf rnia supreme court re-
fused to so behind the records of the
local court, which convicted on false
testimony. The supreme courts denial
means that the supreme court of Cali:
fornia is sustained. The only course
of clemency open to Mooney is through
the governor of California, who up to
this time has refused to act, despite III
appeal direct from President Wilson.
San Francisco. Cal. Nov. 1S.-The
refusal Of the United States supreme
court to review the case leaves
Moneys fate in the hands of Cover.
nor Stephens and President Wilson
Mooney is sentenced to death Decem
ber Is. He was convicted on charge
of planting a bomb in the preparedness
parade held in San Francisco in 1916
which killed ten persons and wounded
many others. Mrs. Mooney and sew
eral others were acquitted. Discredit
ed testimony was not considered stlffi
cient cause for new trial.
Mooney was reprieved until Decem
ber 13 by the<governor. who announced
his intention to take the case out OF
politics. $40 that it would not he an is
sue In the November elections.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-11-18
Cot. Roosevelt and
Wife to 90 Abroad

New York, Nov. 1S.-Col. Roosevelt
today authorized the announcement
that lie and Mrs. Roosevelt would visit
the grave of their son, Lieut.. Quentin
Roosevelt, in France at the spot where
he fell after his airplane had been shot
down by the Germans. Col. Roosevelt
made public protest he sent to Gen,
March, chief of staff of the United
States army, against the planned re-
moyal Of his sons body to this coun-
try.
Gen. March consented Lieut.. Roose-
velt's body Should remain in the grave
where It was buried by the Germans,
and instructed Gen. Pershing to carry
out Col. Roosevelt's wishes.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-11-18
EMPEROR KARL
wEPT, THEN SIGN
ED HIS a1DICAT|0N

Zurich, Switzerland. Nov. 1s.-A
high dignitary describes the Emperor
Karl's signing of the, -abdication at
Eckarteau. He saidshe refused to sign
the document until persuaded by
Cardinal Czernoch. He finally coil-
.sented, weeping bitterly.
The Journal reports that revolution
lists stormed Coldolo castle with the in
tention- of numbering the royal family,
but that Karl and the empress manag-
edY to escape.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-11-18

BAN LIFTED
ON HIGHWAY
IMPROVEMENTS

Washington, d. c., Nov. 1S.-The
United States highways council an
nounces. that no further applications
need be made to it for approval of
highways projects, that previous dis
approvals are revoked, and that pend
ing applications require no further ac-
ton.
Procedure in securing materials and
transportation should follow normal
Epractices, officials of the council said.
The removal of restrictions does not
affect highway bond issues, which are
under control Of the capital issues COM
mittee.
State highway departments will not
be asked to submit programs for next
years work.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-11-18
Redentist Delegates
in Chicago, NOU. "a

Chicago, Nov. 1S.-InformatiOn has
been received by the Italian-American
news bureau that the delegates from
the Redeemed provinces of Italy just re-
conquered from Austria will arrive in
Chicago on November "a. The resident
Italians will take the lead in arrang.
ing an adequate reception. The Ital-
ian chamber of commerce is planning u
meeting to give all the Italians in Chi.
cago an opportunity to meet them and
celebrate the attainment Of Italy's ma,
tional ideals.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-11-18
|uNCLESAMH HAS
TAKE MOVE R ALL
COMMUNICATION
Government Control Of Ca
bic Lines Announced in
Proclamation of
President.
P. o. CONTROLS CABLES
All Means of C0mmunica-
tion are now in Hands
of Government.
P. o. CONTROLS CABLES

Washington, d. c., Nov. 1s.-Gov-
ernment control Of the cable systems
was ordered and their extension au-
thorized in proclamation by President
Wilson, it was officially announced to-
named to direct the lines on or after
Nov. 2.
This act places government control
on all means Of communication-
express, telegraph; telephone, wireless,
mails and railways. X
u The ,postofhce depa rtment. TWAS
stated. practically in charge OF the wire
control ONCE, probably will direct op.
eratiOns of the cables.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-11-18
watching Events.

Washington, d. c.. Nov. 18.-Events
in Germany are being closely tabulated
here and in the other allied capitals,
rs to their bearing on the peace con-
ference
Signs of changes in party alignment
may show new government in place
of the first formed. There are some in
dicatiOns that more radical forces will
be in power than at any time yet. So
far, the revolution has been held well
in hand.
Government officials are fearful lest
BOlshevikism in one guise or another
will burst forth in Germany. In such
an event, the sessions ut the peace ta<
BILE would be delayed.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-11-18
SPANISH ''FlU'
AGAIN ON IN
! CREASE IN IOWA

Des Moines, Iowa, Nov. 1S.-Spanisll
influenza is again on the incre;lsc in
Iowa with 5O4 new cases reported TO-
day. The new outbreak is reported at
Davenport, Newton. jefferson, and Col
fax.
Up to today, Spanish influenza cases
to the number of 4.S3S had been report
ed since the quarantine was removed
over the state. This figure is exclusive
Of military camps in the state. The
death toll is jN.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-11-18
WILL WAGENO
CONTROVERSY
!. WITn LABOR

New York, Nov. 18.-Manufscturers
do not intend at this time to engage in
wage and hour controversy with
organized labor. This Is questions for
the reconstruction period to settle, ac-
tcordlng 70 william r; Barr; president
Of the National Founders association,
who issued - statement in reply n
Samuel Gompers, who had declared
that labor will not permit wages and
hours to return ton pre-war basis.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-11-18
Grand Lodge Of Odd
FeLLOlUs in Session

Mason City, Iowa, Nov. 18.-The
much delayed meeting of the grand
lodge of Odd Fellows was called to or
der here today. The meeting was sche-
duled for October IA, but because of
the epidemic of Spanish influenza, it
was postponed until today. The ses-
sfons will continue five days.
In addition to the legislative work OF
the order, the convention will discuss
post war problems
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-11-18
.SENATEAID||lOP|TS !
WAR TINE !. PRO-
'HIBITION BILL

Washington. b. G., Nov. 1s.-The
senate today adopted the war time
|pyohisition measure which now goes to
President wilson's TINS brings a.slone
drawn out contest to an end
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-11-18
STOP EXAMIN-
ALTON or BOYS
Is YEARS OLD

Des Moines, Iowa, Nov. 1S.-Physi-
cal examinations Of youths of eighteen
cal examinations Of youths Of eighteen,
who registered September II. was
ordered stopped today by an order is
sued to all draft boards.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-11-18
By WEBB MILLER.

With the American Army Advancing
Toward the Rhine, Nov. 16. (by cour-
Ter to verdun) The Third army re-
sumed its advance into German terri
tory at dawn today. When the march
began the left wing of the Americans
rested on the FranD-G German frontier,
while the right wing was on the Ger
man border in the Metz region.
In German Territory,
The American troops had camped
during the night on an average of ten
miles within the former German posi-
ton on the general line of EcOnviez.
Sanbent and Mars-le-Tour. front of
about fifty miles.
Towns Devastated.
On the first days march the Ameri-
cans regained 800 square miles of
French territory Most of the towns
were badly shot up and buildings de-
strOyed The Germans are not blowing
up bridges and roads in their evacua-
ton.
The few inhabitants left in them
hailed the Americans with delight.
The advance was made at an average
of three miles an hour. Signal corps
men were kept busy bringing up new
wires.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-11-18
HOOVER coMMENDs IOWA
FOOD ADMINISTRATORS

Herbert Hoover has sent the
following telegram to Food Ad.
ministrator ]. F. Deems OF Iowa:
Il wish you would express to
each county food administrator
In your state the great appre.
ciation we all have for the fine
service they have given to our
common task. I was particular
ly struck by the repeated occa-
sions during our recent confer
ence when such expressions
arose as 1--WE can and must de.
pend upon our county admins
traitors for that" or "Our coun.
ty administrators will put that
over" or "Our county admins
traitors have done this or that"
All these expressions recalled to
me the relation of the army STAFF
to the men on the firing line and
wish you would take opportu-
nifty to thank them in my name
for their great service to their
country and her people at home"
- n n n - - - n n "a n - - n ;. - >, - - ~ :.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-11-18
ADDS 6OO,OOO Q
EMPLOYEES TO
GOVERNMENT

Washington. y. C., Nov. 1S-Direc-
tor General McAdoo added approxi-
mately 100000 employees to the gov
ernment's weekly pay roll at noon to-
day when at that hour he took over
the American Railway Express, whicl,
includes the four chief express com.
panies.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-11-18
MEN IN CAMPS
T0bEHOME !.
IN JANUARY? l \ j
War Department Giving
Consideration to Getting
Men Home From
Overseas. Il
EMPTY CAMPS FIRST
Overseas Men Must Wait
Until CantOnments
Emptied.
EMPTY CAMPS FIRST

Washington, D. c.. Nov. 1S-The
war department authorities are giving
consideration to the second phase Of
demobilization--the return OF divisions
from overseas.
1t is estimated that it will be some
time in January before the work Of
freeing the 100000 troops in this
country will be completed. Hence, 1t
is doubtful if any movement from
Europe will be begun before that work
is done. Information current that
few divisions would be returned by
Christmas has not been endorsed by
General March.
The New Englanders.
The New England division, which
was to be sent back as a Christmas
GIT to this country has been arraigned
with the occupation army. and is now
engaged in eccupying Germs
tory. -
Hurry Work Here.
4 The work OF freeing the men in this
country will be hurried as much az
possible. The Rainbow division will be
distributed all over the country be-
cause of it's national character. The
national idea may be borne out in con-
nection with the loan to be launched
early next year as the fifth Libert
loan. -
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-11-18

Success is so hard to endure. We
can endure ten defeats better than
one victory. Success goes to the head
and defeat goes to de feet" 1t makes
them work harder.-Ralph Parlette.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-11-18
Nation, to Honor
Rnis,bOlU Division,

Washington, D. G., Nov. 18.-The
Rainbow division, which includes the
old Third Iowa, now the One Hundred
Sixty-eighth regiment. will be given
special honors when 1t returns from
France and, probably will be reviewed
by the president, the secretary Of war,
General March and other distinguished
officials in Washington.
1t will probably have the honor OF
marching down Pennsylvania avenue
as many Of the northern troops did at
the close of the civil war. 1t may be
allowed to visit other leading cities.
Strong reasons make strong actions
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-11-18
Detachments of Belgian
Troops in City Now by
Request to Keep
Order.
IN METZ TOMORROW
Third American Army Ad-
vancing Into German
Territory.


Paris, Nov. 18.-Detach-
ments of Belgian troops
have entered Brussels on the
request of the Spanish min
lister for the purpose of
keeping order.
The triumphal entry Of.
King Albert and Queen
Elizabeth is scheduled for
next Saturday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-11-18
KAISER TO RETURN?

KAISER TO RETURN?
Copenhagen; Nov 18.-
Tie workmen's and sailors
council Of Potsdam an
nounce that they have learn
ed that the former kaiser
will return to Germany, ow-
ing to distur Dances in Hol-
land. !
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-11-18

Disbelief in Christianity is not so
much to he dreaded as its acceptance
with complete denial Of it in society
and politics.--Mark Rutherford.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-11-18
FORMER KAISER
TO leave HoL.
Land, REPORT
Berliner Tageblatt Says
Wilhelm has not Abdi-
Gated, as Notice not
Published.
ASK ALLIED TROOPS
Radical Forces May Soon
Gain Upper Hand in
Germany.

Z Amsterdam, Nov. 18.-A
demand that the Rhine prov
inces be occupied by British
and American troops was
made today in the Cologne
Gazette.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-11-18
HAS NOT ADVOCATED.

HAS NOT ADVOCATED.
Paris, Nov. Is. The Ber-
liner Tageblatt declared to-
day that the kaiser had not
abdicated, explaining that
he, had only fled from the
country. The newspaper
said that the act, Of abdica-
tion had never been publish
ed.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-11-18

Speak as the common people speak,
but think as wise men think.-Aris-
t0tle.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-11-18

Success uses many tools but adver-
tising Is handle that fits them all.