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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
ITALIANS CAPTURED
NUMBER OF PRISONERS.

Italian Army Headquarters in
Northern Italy. Tuesday, Jan. 15--
(By the Associated Press).-The &C.
ton east of the Brenta river yester-
day in which the Italians inflicted
heavy losses on the enemy and cap
large amount Of war material. began
late in the afternoon and was carried
out by infantry. 1t was directed
chiefly against Monte Asolone where
the enemy boldly has set up observa-
tion posts. From these heights the
enemy, backed by his position on
Monte Pertica and Caprivale. was n
continual menace, his guns having
a range of considerable distance
over the Venetian plain.
The cannonade began toward noon
with the Italian batteries being Sec
onded ably by French artillery on
their right A heavy fog screened the
movement as the infantry was order
ed to advance. 1t moved straight up
the slope of Monte Asolone through
snow. mud and slush. There was no
halt until the enemy positions on
swept away. Along the whole line
the Italians gained a foothold. Under
the concentrated fire OF the enemy
the lines were later withdrawn slight
ly after laying waste the enemy
works. Austrian forces attempted a
number Of counter movements with
out success. The struggle around
Monte Asolone continues.
An incursion into the enemy
trenches was made further east
around Monte Solorolo. where more
prisoners and material were captured
The third bloody fight occurred on
the lower Piave where the Italians en-
larged their position between the
Piave and Sile, rivers.
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Recommendation For the
REORGANIZATION of War
Supply Machinery GiUet1

trail responsible authority to prepare
and push broad industrial program
for the war. We are at sea without a
chart"
The war industries board. he said.
cannot successfully act as the suprem.
authority as proposed by Secretary
Baker in his reorganization plan be-
cause it has neither legal nor para
mount authority. 81
Mr.. Catchings said the faults of
Secretary Bakers plan include divid-
ed purchasing responsibility and too
large advisory functions instead Of
legally conferred authority. The pur-
chasing plan. he said, was most per-
nicious.
England's Plan.
England. Mr.. Catchings declared.
has recognized the principle of CEN
tralized munitions control. although
the British system is not ideal. The
British director, Catchings asserted,
cannot dodge or shift responsibility.
The central munitions director. or
minister proposed by the Chamber Of
Commerce. Mr.. Catchings said, should
be cabinet member.
A war council similar to England's 8
and subordinate only to the president,
Catchings also declared, should be
formed to decide disputes between the
munitions head and other cabinet Of
ficers. It should be in session con-
stantly, he declared, and be superior
in power even to he munitions direc-
tor.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
Intercepted Instructions
To Berlin are Published
By the State Department
The World

The German political crisis it
seems. has ended. Imperial Chancel-
lor Won Hertling. representing the po-
litical party, has been given authority
to deal with the eastern situation on
the Russian basis Of no annexations
and self-defnition. reports say. Won
indenburg. it is said. will deal with
cess at arms dictate. This means the
adoption of the militarists' annexation
policy so far as Belgium and France
are concerned
. Peace negotiations have been re-
sumner at Brest-IIitovsk, it is reported.
Advices from Russia yesterday were
to the effect that the parleys had end
ed.
Secretary of State Lansing today re-
which show the man avenues of Ger
man intrigue. The messages were
from Count Won Bernstorff, former
German ambassador to this country.
to the Berlin foreign office. and they
dealt with former Premier CaillauN of
France. Bernstorff told the Berlin
office of his informal" negotiations
with Caillaux. and said that the latter
was outspoken in his criticism Of the
fTenCn government
Another message from Bernstorff
urged the capture of the ship on
which Caillaux was travelling from
South America to France. The cap
tain carried valuable papers, it was
explained. He ordered, however, that
Caillaux should be given every pro-
lection in the event of the ships cap
ture. German newspapers were for
hidden to publish anything about
Coi11a,1y
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ICOHtlnucd on Page 5.1
TO INVESTIGATE
NORTH DAKOTA
DRAFT BOARDS
Alleged that Many Men who
were Unfit for Service were
Sent TO Camp Dodge.

Camp Dodge, Ia.,. Jan 16.-Inves-
tigation of methods used by local
draft boards of North Dakota in Sc
lecting men for service with the ma
tional army division here, is to be
made by the military authorities, it
was learned today.
This follows assertions that many
men entirely unfit for service or who
had dependents at home were sent to
Camp Dodge with the first increment.
Four officers. divided into two
groups, have been instructed to visit
towns and cities in North Dakota Ito
investigate the methods used in Sc
lecting drafted men. to advise the
members relative to the physical eS-
aminations made and instruct them
in the manner Of procedure" accord
ing to special orders issued by Briga-
dier General Getty, commandant.
Matter of Form.
Bismarck. N. d.. Jan. 16.--Adju
tant General Fraser Of North Dakota,
when informed that an investiga ton
the district boards throughout the
state in connection with the draft. by
army officials at Camp Dodge. Iowa,
said that it was purely matter Of
routine, implying no criticism what
soever on North Dakota's local boards.
I've were advised of this proposed
inspection some time ago." he said.
'nnd the itinerary for the medical
officer assigned to this state has been
prepared. The department is sending
such officers. to every state to confer
with the local boards and advise as to
physical examinations. North Dakota
had fewer men rejected because of
physical disqualifications than prob
ably any other state in the union,
unless it was South Dakota. For in
stance, Cass county sent 258 men and
every one of them was accepted at
camp" the adjutant general said.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
QUITS
WAR INDUSTRY
BOARD TODAY
Resignation as Chairman to
be Accepted as Soon as
Successor is Found.
Says Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Demands all of
His Attention.

Washington. Jan. 16.-Daniel Will
lard. president of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad. has resigned as chair
man of the war industries board. His
resignation will be accepted as soon
as a successor is found.
In offering his resignation Mr.. Will
lard gave has his reason that the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad required
his entire attention. 1t was stated that
his resignation was not brought about
by any apparent conflict between the
war industries board and the reor-
ganization of the war department.
Mr.. Willard's friends here said to-
day he had had the step under con-
sideration some time. He was con-
fronted. they said, with the alterna-
tive of resigning the presidency of the
Baltimore and Ohio if he remained
as chairman of the war industries
board. 1t was said that the situation
was presented in this way to Presi-
dent Wilson and it was decided that
the Importance of the Baltimore and
Ohio in war work was sufficient to
demand Mr.. Wizards entire atten-
tion.:
Mr.. Willard's letter of resignation
was presented at, the White House
last night. John d. Ryan of New
York has been mentioned as the pos
SiDle successor.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
DENNIS THINKS
SP0ERMANN IS
NOT GERMAN spy
Practically No Evidence to
Show Man Was Violating
Important Rulings.

Baltimore, Jan. 16.-United States
District Attorney Samuel *. Dennis
declared today that after thorough
examination of the papers and effects
of Walter Spoermann, alleged Ger
man spy arrested at the new army
aviation depot near Newport News
Va, he did not believe that the man
in the Baltimore Jail was guilty OF
anything more serious than violating
the provisions Of the presidents proc
lamation concerning the movements
of enemy aliens.
Mr.. Dennis added that If the naval
intelligence agents have no more evi-
dence than that which was brought
to his attention, nothing will come of
the case.
In a resume of the case, Mr.. Dennis
said so far as he could see. Spoermann
had simply been working at various
military camps and at the aviation
field in Virginia as a mechanic and
had only violated the presidents
proclamation concerning the move
ments of enemy aliens.
Mr.. Dennis declared in conclusion,
that the United States attorney gen.
eral would decide the merits Of the
case and that in his hands would rest
the fate of the man under arrest.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
Waddill Catchings Declares
There is Lack of Central
Control and Responsible
ty that Should be Rene
died to Increase EHicien-
cy.

Washington. Jan. 16.-Recommen-
dations for reorganization Of the war
supply machinery. as approved by the
Chamber Of Commerce OF the United
States. were, presented to the senate
war inquiry committee today by Wad-
dill Catchings. president of the Sloss-
Sheffield Iron and Steel company.
"All business men. 1 think" said
Mr.. Catchings, "believe there is lack
of central. control and responsibility
in our war program. The effect is
very harmful and the program is not
balanced. Shipping is the principal
part Of the program and yet it has
not been given the right Of way.
Clearly we are not producing ships
and Will not for many months. There
is absolutely no one engaged in prep
aration Of broad war program.
Need Central Control.
1--WE have very great fear FOR In
dustry. We ought to have some CEN
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
No AnnexatiOns in East,
But Different Policy in
West, is Gertnany's Plan
LOWER BOOTS FOR
WOMEN TO SAVE THE
u. S. LEATHER SUPPLY

New York, Jan. 16-In order that
the nations leather supply may be
conserved as much as possible. lower
boots for women have been decreed
by the National Boot and Shoe Manu-
facturers' association, which conclud-
ed its annual convention today. The
height of women's shoes next fall
will not exceed nine inches above the
heels.
Women's shoes will be made only
in black, white. two shades of tan
and two shades Of gray. Mems shoes
will be in black and two shades of
tan. That the army and navy may
be amply supplied with only the best
of the heavy leather obtainable the
civilian population will have to be
satisfied with the lighter grades.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
BOARD ENDORSES!
CONTROL 0FU
WAR EQUIPMENT
Centralized Management of
Supplies is Strongly
Urged.
GOVERNMENTS NEW
PLAN NOT SUPPORTED
Creation of Small Board to
Have Full Supervision
Advocated.

Washington. Jan. Reinforcement
of centralized control for. war supplies
was given in a statement made public
by the war committee of the United
States Chamber of Commerce today,
but none of the proposals now before
congress. including one-man respon-
sibilty was specifically supported.
The committee. headed by Waddill
Catchings Of New York, was ready to
appear before the senate war inquiry
with the results of its investiga ton in
to the production and purchase of war
supplies. which. according to the
statement, was begun last June in an
effort to cooperate with the national
council of defense.
Plan Works Wrong Way.
The statement points out that the
newest plans Of the government are
Tending to decentralize war efforts.
The statement urged with the
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
New Record Made By y
Flush Deck DESTROYER

Washington, Jan. 1G.-A new rec
ord for sustained endurance has been
established by one Of the new Flush
deck" destroyers, the navy depart
rnent announced today. The voyage
was from a Pacific to an Atlantic port
and occupied ten and one-half days.
the average speed being 1915 knots
per hour. y rev record also was set
in the construction of the destroyer,
only 81 weeks elapsing from the lay
ing of her keel to the date of launch
ing
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
FARM MANAGERS
CONVENTION TAKE
UP LABOR PROBLEM

Fargo. y. D.. Jan. 16.-With prac-
tically the whole session given over to
the problem of farm labor and the ur.
gent need Of immediate action to in
sure planting of the greatest possible
acreage the Northwest Farm Mana.
gers association convention here urge
upon representatives Of the federal
department of agriculture to take
steps that insure an adequate supply
Of farm help. George T.. Duis Grand
Forks. declared that the Forthcoming,
special session of the legislature
should give the governor power to
close pool rooms in country towns
from July l to November / as
means of conserving labor.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
ORDER CUTTING
COAL SUPPLY
IS UNDER WAY
Some of Less Essential In
dustries will be Effected
For Few Days.

Washington. Jan. 16.-An order
cutting off coal supplies to numbe.
of the less essential industries was
under preparation today by the fuel
1t will limit supplies
to the industries until the fuel fam
inc in the east is relieved.
In its final form the order. it was
said, probably will reduce to a great
extent industrial activity for pc
riod of days. The order, as now con-
templated. will forbid outright the
use Of coal, with a list Of exceptions
The exceptions .Hill include household
requirements, public utilities. ships
bunkers, food manufacturing plants
and some war Industries.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
BOARDS REQUESTED
TO SAFEGUARD ALL
RECORDS AND LISTS

Helena, Mont, Jan. 16.-Because
of the chaos that would result from
a succession of fires destroying the
records of local exemption boards,
Adjutant General Phil Greenan yes
terday requested all local boards in
Montana each night safely to store
the records and classification lists.
This action was prompted by a tele-
gram from Provost Marshal General
Crowder calling attention to the de-
struction Of the records Of local
board in Missouri.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
tBv the Associated Press, +,

Wn1le German leaders are unOe-
cided as to what course to pursue In
tho British labor party has issued T,
message to the Russian people, sup.
porting the principles Of self-deter-
mination Of peoples and no annexa-
tions for the British empire. Appeal
also is made to the peoples Of Ger
many and Austria Hungary to support
a policy Of self-determination and no
annexations.
Apparently no definite course has
emperor and his advisers.
1t is declared by friend Of the
Germans. Count Reventlow. that
the peace movement in Germany is
strong and is made up of the Social
lists, large number Of liberals ana
clericals and many diplomats. These
factions are said to hold the view
that the U-boat campaign can only
delay peace and cannot starve out
German representatives at Brest-
Litovsk have not been changed. 1t was
announced Ofiicially in the reichstaE.
On the western front and in Italy
tho winter monotony has been broken
by spirited actions. German troops
have again made one of their fruit
less attacks against the French posi-
tions northeast of Verdun.
East of the Brenta river the Austro-
Germans have replied only with ar
tillery fire to the daring Italian at
tack which resulted in the capture
of important observation posts At
Monte Asolone. The Italians also
raided the enemy line east of Mont.
Asolone and enlarged bridgehead or
the lower Piave east of Cap Sile. -Four
hundred prisoners and much war ma
terial was captured.
Four shots were fired at an auto.
mobile carrying Premier Lenina
through the streets of Petrogra'l
Monday night. The premier escape
uninjured. but member Of his par
ty was Wounded slightly. Through
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
Montana Governor
\ Signs Reauisition
For Finn Murderer

Helena. Mont. Jan. 16.-Governor
Sam V. Stewart of Montana. yester-
day signed requisition paper for
Erick Maxi. held in Salt Lake City.
Utah, wanted in Jefferson county. this
state, on a charge Of fire degree mur-
der.
Maxi is said to have slain Jacob
Kero on the night of September ].
last, in a drinking bout in a cabin
at Corbin. Both were Firms.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
AMERICAN ARMY
MEN ATTACKED BY
FRENCH RUFFlANS

Paris. Jan. 16.-T. j. Durand. of
the American army, detailed to the
French ministry of war, was attack
ed without provocation yesterday by
ten young ruffians at Ivry-Sur-Seine.
a suburb Of Paris. and left for dead.
He was picked up and recovered con-
seriousness after being cared for in
drug store. Mr.. Durand was able to
describe his assailants. eight of whom
were arrested.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
bomb IS FOUND
NEAR DRY DOCK
Officials Making Investiga-
ton Finding of Missile at
Atlantic Port.

An Atlantic Port. Jan. 16.-A metal
tube resembling a bomb was found
today beside the dry dock in the navy
yard. The supposed bomb was about
six inches long. wound with string and
wire and had fuse attached. Writ
ten on it in German, officials said.
were the words, This is Is second
explosive bomb" The officials de-
cllned to he more specific regarding
the character of the missile.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
PEACE TALK
is ALTERED.

London, Jan. 16.-The Bolshevik;
government has announced officially.
according to a Reuter- dispatch from
Petrograd. that the reports regarding
the progress of the peace pourparlers
sent out by the Wolff bureau, the Ger
man semi-official agency. alter tn,
real sense Of the negotiations. For
eign Secretary Won Kuehlmann the
dispatch adds, has declared to this
Russian delegates that the German
government reserves the right to in.
tercept all communications. which
might excite the popular masses i'll
Germany.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
ATTEMPT MADE
TO END LENINE'6 LIFE.

Petrograd. Jan. ls.-The attempt
on the life Of Premier Lenine was
made just outside the hall in which
he had been addressing 5000 CT ths
RED guard who were going to the
front AS his autOmobtle swung
through the crowd four shots flashed
in the darkness One of the bullets
n,issed its mark by only few inches
and the other lodged in tho hand Of
a Swedish Socialist who was in tho
automobile. Scores Of arrests wera
made.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
) KILLED: 1 INJURED. WHEN
TRAIN RUNS INTO SHOVELERS

Chicago. Jan. 16.-Three men We're
killed and one seriously injured late
yesterday, when train on the Chi
cago and Northwestern railroad ran
into a crowd of snow shovellers in the
western section of the city.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
COMFY ARRESTED IN
CAILIAAUX CASE.

Paris. Tuesday, Jan. 15.-Paul
Comfy was arrested tonight in con-
nection with the governments inves-
tigation Of the activities of former
Premier Caillaux at a luncheon given
to Signor Cavallinie, an Italian. Com
by also is said to have accompanied
Deputy Loustalot. whose immunity
has been suspended in connection
with the Caillaux affair. to SwitSer-
land to see Abbas Hilmi. the former
Khedive Of Egypt
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
DEPUTIES SUSTAIN
THE GOVERNMENT.

Paris Jan. 16.-Tf.e chamber Of
deputies sustained the governments
action in the Caillaux case late yes
terday by a majority OF 274 out Of the
4S4 members present
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
Make Such
Policy To
End Crisis
Hindenburg Left to Deal in
West as Success at
Arms Warrants.
HERTLING HAS
WORD IN EAST
Teuton Papers Dissatisfied
Over Delay in Peace
Pourparlers.

London, Jan. 16-German
newspapers as quoted in an
Exchange Telegraph from
Amsterdam say that as a
result of conferences an
understanding has been
reached between the polite
al and military parties in
Germany in order to avoid
further friction. The Lokal
Anzeiger of Berlin says the
basis of the agreement is
that Chancellor Won Hert-
ling's viewpoint in regard to
eastern question (acquiesc-
ence in the Russian program
of no annexations or indem-
mites and the right of self
determination of peoples) is
to prevail, whereas Field
Marshal Won Hindenburg
will have full liberty in the
west in case of a German vic
tory to deal with any posi-
Bile annexations there.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
Today's War Sum mary

the efforts Of the diplomatic corps In
Petrograd the Bolsheviki government
has released the Rumanian minister
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
WEATHER FORECAST.

Minnesota: Light snow tonight;
colder in northwest portion;
Thursday partly cloudy and cold.
cr, probably snow huTies in en-
treme cast portion; fresh to
strong northwest winds.
colder tonight with light snow
In east portion; Thursday genef-
ally fair; colder In east and CEN
tral portions.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
BISMARCK POsTa1AsTER REAP.
POINTED.

Wilson today renominatedl the post. I.
masters at Hancock Mich. Bismarck.
n. D.. and Sheboyfan and SheboySan
Falls, Wis.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
DIPLOMATS MADE
J0TNT PROTEST.

Petrograd. Monday. Jan. 14.-(By
the Associated Press).-The diplo-
matte corps headed by David r.
Francis. the American ambassador,
went to the Smolny institute at =
o'clock this afternoon to lay beforo
Premier Lenine a protest against the
arrest and imprisonment Of Constan-
tine Diamandf, the Rumanian minis
ter. and attaches Of the Rumanian
legation. The countries represented
were the United States. japan,
France. Sweden. Norway. Switzerland,
Denmark, Siam. China, Serbia. Portu-
gal. Argentina. Greece. Brazil, Persia:
spain, The Netherlands. Italy and
Great Britain.
Premier Lenine is said to have ex-
planned to the diplomatic corps that
he realized the imprisonment Of M.
Diamandi, was a breach Of interna-
tional law but declared 1t was de-
signed as a protest against similar
breach on the part of Rumania in ar
resting and disarming Bolsheviki
troops,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
DO NOT LIKE
DELAY IN pARIIEYS.

Amsterdam, Jan. 16.-Great dissat-
isfaction is expressed by the German
newspapers at the slow progress OF
the peace negotiations at Brest
Litovsk and the Russians are charged
with prolonging them deliberately.
This delay is affecting the negotia-
tons in progress at Petrograd where.
according to the Weser Zeitung OF
Bremen, the discussion regarding ex.
change Of prisoners has yielded no re.
suits thus far.
Most of the newspapers assert Ger
many will never think of completely
evacuating the occupied territory be.
fore peace has been brought about
on all fronts.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16
RUMANIAN MINISTER
AND STAFF FREED. y

London, Jan. ia. D1amand1, tho
Rumanian minister. and the other
members Of his staff we're set free by
the Bolsheviki government Tuesday
afternoon, according to Reuter- dis.
patch from Petrograd.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-01-16

UNIVERSITY READING.
1900 p. M. Observation.
Temperature 10.
Maximum, II hours, 10.
Minimum, "a hours. -4.
Wind, northwest, "a miles.
Precipitation, ~ hours. .O0S.
Barometer, reduced. 3S.SS.