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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-02
AGITATORS WHO
STIR UP PEOPLE
FOR HIRE WORST
OF U. s..
U, s. Marshal Doyle De-
fines Americanism in
Stirring Address

Speaking of profiteers, there
are many different kinds Of prof
iteers. The man who takes ad-
vantage of his country's stress
in time of war TO secure ah-
normal profits for his products,
Is A. pFofiteeF, and deserves and
VIII receive the condemnation Of
all good citizens.
"The labor organization that Is
engaged in the construction of
any article essential 70 the sue
cess of the governments war
program, that incites strikes or
IN any other manner hampers
production, Is no less . prof
itesr and is equally guilty with
the first class.
"And the men who durina
times Of national crisis 40 about
the country preaching diseord,
class prejudice and unrest
among the people OF this most
blessed Of all countries, and this
for money gain are the most
despieable profiteers OF them all,
and ia future history they should
and will receive the condemna.
ton Of all honest Americans"
So declared S. ]. Doyle. United
states marshal for North Dakota
n a remarkable address delivered
his morning at the Fargo Com
nercial club rooms before the Demo.
ratio state central committee.
Mr.. Doyle sounded the keynote fol
he Democratic campaign III Nortf
CCOntinued on page s)
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-02
.AMERICANISM Is
ONLY ISSUE OF
DAY, DEMOCRATIC
LEADERS INSIST.
Gather in Fargo to Discuss
Plans for the Coming
Campaign

"A 100 per cent American whom all
the loyal people Of North Dakota can
support, will be named by the Demo
Gratis as their candidate for COVER
nor, said w. Il. Byerly, chairman of
the Democratic state central commits
tee. an important meeting Of (which
was convened in the Fargo Com
mereial club. rooms this morning.
There is a universal sentiment
among the Democrats Of this state
to forget al about party lines, con-
tinued Mr.. Byerly, in discussing with
a representative of The Forum, at the
conclusion OF the forenoon session,
the Democratic outlook upon things
polite
I'VE feel that the war is first. In
backing up the government ii is es-
sential that North Dakota people
should have an opportunity of voting
for candidates for responsible Office
for whom they need make no apology.
A 100 per cent American. / feel sure,
will head the Democratic ticket, as
a result of. this conference. and con-
ferences tha1 may be held hereafter
If any are necessary.
There can be no half way business
about the war. 1T is a clean cut issue
-Americanlsm must be the standard
for all. and the Democrats are keen
ly interested i'm nominating ticket
of candidates from top to bottom, the
men on which stand first for America.
Party lines are secondary from now
on with u.s..
For governor a number Of names
are said to be prominently mentioned,
the number including W. G. Nc
Dowel of Marion; r. o. HellstrOm Of
Bismarck; w. j.. Purcell Of Wah-
peton. and S. j. Doyle, Fargo.
Good Attendance.
There was a good attendance at
the opening session, about 80 or 33
of the members OF the state commit
tee OF AZ members being on hand. At
the opening Of the session a resolu-
uons committee composed of ]. Nell
son Kelly. @. $. Wooledge of Minot, |
John Sprafka OF Minto, w. r. /
Of Rolette. and i. N. Tor
son of Rugby, was named. The re-
port viii be made this afternoon.
An auditing committee also will be /
named
Loyal Talks BY Two.
Two splendid talks were made at /
-he morning session, being bY s.. J. 4
Doyle, Ut. 8. marshal. and MI. "a. Hill i
ireth. III. =. district attorney.
Mr.. Doyle declared that the war Il
stands first today and he pointed out /
hat Ii was the duty Of the Demo-
cratic party to subordinate all other
.hings to the successful prosecution
tcontinued on page s.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-02
Units May Be Withdrawn
Later to Build Up Amer
lean Army
BRITISH TROOP
SHIPS TO BE USED
Expected to Double Num-
Der of Men Otherwise
Sent to France
(By Associated Press.l

Washington, April s.-The an
nounoemsnt from London that Amer
lean army units are to be brigaded
with British and French organiza-
tions was interpreted by army Of
ficers here today as indicating that
the United States government IS
ready 10 thrust aside all questions OF
national pride in placing American
man power at the immediate dis
posal OF the allies.
The plan was decided on at con-
fereuces between Secretary Baker
and Generals Bliss and PershinE and
British and French officials.
Details of the method 70 be follow
ed presumably win, be arranged by
General Pershing. There was every
indication. however, that American
troops now in training here are to be
rushed across regardless Of their
proficiency.
The British statement carefully
notes that the national aspect OF
General Pershing's army Is not to be
impaired. The building up Of that
purely American war machine win
proceed as rapidly as possible. To
supplement- that effort. however.
other American units viii be fed 70
the Front through the French and
British lines TO meet the present
emergency.
@ArranEements for the transporta-
tion Of these additional forces" the
British statement said. are now be-
ing completed"
This was regarded here as an in
dication that the fun extent Of Brit
tsh troop ship capacity is TO be de-
voted to taking forward American
units and insures. ii is said. the early
delivery in Europe OF ait least double
the American manp0wer that could
have been forwarded in the same
time otherwise.
win Return to U. S. Army.
Il was noted that the statement
pointed out that the American forces
merged with the British and French
are to be withdrawn when their
training is completed and General
Pershing wishes to withdraw them
90 build M the American army
To many officers here, however.
the picture presented after active
operations is one of French h-Ameri-
can and British American units Of
the French and British armies in
which the Individual soldiers viii be
so inter-mixed that il win be impos-
sibIe to withdraw them without dis
integrating the divisions or brigades. !
Whatever efforts may be made TO !
keep a purely American unit in a
veteran division Of one OF the other
armies. officers say, the eXigencies
Of conflict and the problem Of re-
placing losses win lead TO the crea-
ton ultimately Of composite bat
talions rather than OF divisions, COM
posed Of French and American or
British and American units. A COM
plete merging Of the men is as GER
tain. it Is believed. as is the merging |
OF regular army, national army and
national guard units in the American |
army. There is no practical way to |
avoid II, officers say, without i'm
pairing the efficiency OF the entire /
force.
There are many officers who be- !
lieve this TO be the only practical /
solution of the transportation and |
supply problems, If American mili-
farv power Is to be MADE immediate
ly available to repel the German on
siaught
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-02
AIRPLANE rs BURNED.
CBy Associated Press.)

Buffalo, N. T., April 2.-The first
Bristol airplane made at the plant Of
the Curtiss aeroplane and motor cor
poration was burned at the aviation
field on Thursday, 1t was admitted in
a statement given out today by Of
ficials OF the company and the Uni
ted States signal corps. The fire
was accidental, and in no circum-
stances could be attributed to the
work OF spies. ii was said.
The airplane was not entirely de-
stroyed, but in view of the fact that
production was sufficiently advanced
to have a new one In the field within
a few days, il was decided to disman-
tie the damaged machine.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-02

ASSOCIATED PRESS
SUMMARY OF WAR

Infantry operations on large seals
on the Pieardy battlefield have died
down while both sides prepare for
the next move in the great conflict.
Vicious local fighting has occurred
between Albert and Montdidisr, but
the Germans have been checked in all
attempts TO advance toward Amiens,
while the Franco British troops have
made small gains between the soTme
and Dsmuin. The German artillery
fire is reported to be weak, indicating
that the enemy has not yet been able
to move his big guns across the bar
rem region between ST. Quentin and
Albert.
Seventy-sevsn German divisions
are on the battle line waiting for the
guns before attempting another
gigantic effort to reach Aniens.
North of the somms there are forty
divisions while thirty-seVsn are on
the line between the somne and
chauny.
Meanwhile the allied armies are
making ready not only TO counter
another German blow. but probably
also for q counter offensive. Amsri-
can troops not unlikely will partiei-
pate in the renewal Of heavy fighting
along most of the line, as more than
100000 are moving toward the battle
lines. Some unseasoned American
units will be placed eide by side with
the hardened Americans and French
veterans, according to q decision an
nounesd in London.
The Germans are massinq troops
before Albert. where their attacks
were beaten back by the British Mon.
day. The British command looks for
heavy German efforts north Of the
Somme where IL is believed the
enemy has most Of his fighting force.
Except for the activity at Albert,
the fighting has been confined 70 the
line between the Somme and Mont
didier.. The allied troops have re-
some ground between the
Sonme and Demuin. while between
Hanuard and MoreuiI heavy German
tempts against Grive thwest
Of Montdidisr, were 5y the
French.
Artillery exchanges eon-.1ue on the
rest Of the front in Francs, including
the American sector near Toul. The
Austro German artillery fire against
the italian lines is moderate and
there are yet no indications that the
enemy 10 ready to launch his attack
with the many thousands Of troops
reported 10 have been brought from
the eastern theateF.
In the three Caucasus districts
ceded 10 Turkey by Russia in the
peace treaty with the central powers
heavy fighting has broken out. The
Armenian and Georgian Inhabitants
of this territory are defending them
selves against the Turks who are at.
military occupation.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-02
Labor Leaders
DenOunce Strike
As Unauthorized
fBy Associated Press.l

Norfolk, Va, April 2.-Government
officials in charge Of army and navy
construction work in the Hampton
Roads district met with union labor
leaders here today in an effort to
have the 1000 carpenters and metal
trades workers on strike returned to
work. A number of the strikers
were back tbs morning. Most of the
strikers had been given deferred
draft classification. Labor leaders
are unanimous in denouncing the
walkout and clam the strike was
not authorized.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-02
Holy See Refuses To
Recognize ALSdtidnS
As German Subjects

Cochin, a prominent Catholic leader
and recently a member OF the cabi-
net. He refused to act as interme-
diary I'm the negotiations on the
ground that to do SO would be to
recognize AIsatians as German sub
iects.
The baron wrote a sharp letter
which brought forth an equally
spirited reJoinder from Cardinal
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-02
NAVIGATION Is OPEN
ON LAKE SUPERIOR

Duluth, April Navigation tS
open at Duluth" was the word pass
ed among local marine men early
today when the sun rose out OF Lake
Superior and disclosed choppy waves
dancing where yesterday solid ice
held the lake in winter shackles. A
stiff north wind blew throughout the
night, and this, aided by yesterdays
rain and the exceptionally warm
March weather, rotted and broke up
the icefield at this end Of the lake
and in ST. Louis Bay and pushed the
chunks over on the Wisconsin side.
No one, OF course, believes that the
ice viii stay put on the south shore.
Changes I'm wind mean changes In
ice conditions from now on. Vessels
battled slush ice In June last year
The average opening for Duluth is
April n.
sault Ste Marie, April z.-If
present mild weather continues. there
seems little doubt but that nayiga-
ton in St. Mary's river VIII open
by April is. Whitefish point states
the outlook is promising. The Ice
a bove the point has become very
dark, In the bay ID Is stiit intact
but soft.
Open water prevails In the river
from Trouuois point TO below the
Haylake cut. At the locks the lock
chambers are being rapidly put In
shape for water which win be Jet in
as soon as the canal entrances are
cleared
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-02
Get Water Out
OF Radiators, Is
Bureau Warning
- Assoelated Press-1

Bismarck. NJ. D., April 20.
w. Roberts, local government
weather observer announced today
that ten degrees below zero
weather would be highly probable
tomorrow and warned az ship
Ders and others in the state Of
the coming cold wave.
AutomobiIists were warned by
Mr.. Roberts to drain their radia-
tors as the temperature tomorrow
will be way below the freezing
point.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-02
ST. Louis And
Chicago to Get
Air Mail Route

Chicago, April Am airplane mail
route soon will be established be-
tween Chicago and st. Louis, POST
master William b. Carlisle announc-
ed today. He and Colin M. SeIph,
postmaster at st. Louis, viii hold a
conference next week to complete
details Of the plan, Mr.. Carlisle said.
The service will be similar to
that between New York and WASH
ington", said Mr. Carlisle. I'VE have
not definitely decided what the rate
on mail VIII be. / understand the
rate on the New York Washington
route is "a cents an ounce"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-02

Paris, April 2.-The Germans have
made overtures through the Holy
See for the return by France OF in
habitants Of Alsace and Lorraine
who have escaped from those regions,
offering In exchange an equal num-
Der OF civilians from the invaded
districts OF France. Cardinal Cas-
parri papaI secretary Of state
transmitted the offer 70 Baron Denys
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-02
Raid On Paris
Beaten off By
Aircraft Guns
(By Associated Press J

Paris, April Am air raid warn
ing was sounded at 3:15 o'clock this
morning. Anti-aircraft guns began
to fire Immediately and a continuous
curtain OF fire was placed around the
capital At 4:25 IL was announced
that all danger was over.
The night was calm and the moon
cleaned fitfully through the light
and feecy clouds, amidst which
giided the twinkling lights Of the
French airplanes defending Paris.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-02
MARCH SALES OF THRIFT
STAMPS WERE $54.OOO,OOO

Washington, April 2.-SaIes Of war
savings and thrift stamps in March
were $54,000,00 and brought the
total receipts from that source in
the four months since the war saw
ings campaign started to $128,000,- =
600. Officials estimated, however,
that actual sales, some of which
have not been reported had been
about $3.50, 600. 600.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-02
French Premier
SheHed During
Visit To Front
tBy Associated Press.)

Paris. April 2-Pren:ier Clemen-
ceau, while making his daily visit to
the front yesterday, ventured so near
the first line that his automobile was
shelled vigorously by the German
artillery. All the windows were
broken, but n. Clemenceau was not
hurt.
The premier returned to Paris en-
thusiastic and full Of confidence. in
the favorable issue Of the present
great battle.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-02
British Steamer
Carlisle Castle
Sunk By U-Bodt
(By Associated Press.)

Boston, April 2.-Sinking OF the
British steamer, Carlisle Castle, pre-
sumably by a German submarine
while on a voyage from this coun-
try for a foreign port. was reported
in shipping circles here today. Bos-
ton exporters notified marine under
writer's that they had been advised
Of the loss Of the vessel but had no
information regarding the fate Of the
crew.
The ship was under charter to the
Cunard line and carried war sup
plies.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-02
POPE Protests
Destruction of
Paris Churches
(By Associated Press.)

Ottawa, Ont, April Pope Bene-
dict has lodged a protest with Ber-
lin against the bombardment Of
Paris and especially against the de-
struction of churches and the
wholesale massacre OF people, says a
Reuter- dispatch received here from
London last night.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-02
Paris Is Again
BOn1bdrded by
Long Range Gun
(By Associated Press.l

Paris, April 2.-The eighth long
range bombardment Of Paris began
at 1910 o'clock today when a pro-
jectile exploded in the region OF the
city.
Further identihcations show that
three members OF the LandOn fam
lily of New York were killed on Good
Friday when shell from the long
range German gun struck a church.
They were Mrs. Mary G. Landon,
wife Of Edward III. Landon, of New
York, and his daughters, Mrs. Lucy
Landon Speed, wife Of Captain Ralph
Speed, OF the British army service
corps, and Miss Ruth Landon.
New York, April Edward II.
Landon, whose wife and two daugh-
ters were killed in Paris when a shell
from a long range German gun
struck a church there on Good Fri
day, was a retired New York at
torney who has been In Paris most
of the time since the war started.
The family is prominent socially in
New York and Paris.
Mrs. Edward III. LandOn was a
niece of Levi p. Morton, former vice
president OF the United States, and
once governor Of New York
The Landon family here has re-
ceived a cablegram telling Of the
deaths Of Mrs. Landon and Mrs.
Speed and saying Miss Ruth Landon
was missing.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-02

BE4LlSN hGaua u1EAeT& IN FRANCE
Monday. April THE German attack
along the Scarps river on March e
had as its objective the city Of ArraM
and the formidable Vimy ridge The
attack was supported by a heavy as
sault south and southwest Of Arras.
units Of at least eleven German dl-
visions being employed, but the main
result they achieved was to swell the
already great total Of their casualties.
AT about o'clock on the morning
OF the 2Sth German artillery OF al
calibres opened a terrific bOnbar6-
ment against the British positions. If
was obvious the enemy intended 20
attack and at $40 o'clock the British
gunners unIo0sed an avalanche Df
steel against every known place Of
assembly the Germans might be
using.
Shortly after Z o'clock the enemy
advanced. They came forward slow
ly and deliberately in full marching
order. Each infantrymau carried ra-
tions for six days. two blankets and
an extra pair Of boots, Indicating thak
the attack was in deadly earnest. Tie
company commanders were mounted
and the infantry was followed close
ly by the artillery.
On the extreme north tie storm
center lay between Gavrcllo and
Oppy, the Germans pivoting on on
py. The Germans lost terribly In the
heavy fighting which laste1 an dav.
during which the British fell back
IN line between B1Illeui and Wiiler-
val. The German attacks against
these positions were futile Else
where north Of the river the British
stood their ground and pushed for-
ward slightly Friday and Saturday.
South Of the ScaFpe the Germans
were held up for a time by a division
which had been engaged against them
for the previous week. After the arsf
day the division retired somewhat
and later was compelled 20 fan back
behind nauViiIe- -Fitasss on account
Of pressure to the south
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-02

Washington. April "a French
oflcial estimate Of the German ioss-
es IN the great battle on the western
front puts their total Casualties af
between 275. 900 and 300. 900 men. The
Germans are sending most Of their
wounded to BelEinm, it is said to
conceal from the German people theie
heavy sacrifices.
Et has. been possible to identity.
the dispatch says, nearly 100 Ger
man divisions. more than sen ~
which we're twice engaged. Some 81
the divisions, it is declared, had -
be relieved at the end Of the nrst daF
Continued on Page Six.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-02
The French Report.

Paris, April 2.-French and British
troops advanced last night between
the Somms and Demuin, IL is an
nounced officially. over most Of the
front between the Somme and ths
CiBe the night was relatively calm.
Heavy artillery fighting occurred At
some points.
The statement follows:
The night was relatively calm on
the front between the Disc and the
Somme. The artillery lighting be-
came rather heavy along some parts
Of the battlefield.
Franco British troops made some
progress during the night between
the Somme and Demuin."
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-02
Germans Sent Forward
With Six Days Rations
and Full Equipment
FRENCH ESTIMATE
, OF GERMAN LOSSES
Wounded Sent to Belgium
to Conceal Sacrifices
From German People
CBy Associated Prsssl

London, April 2.-In the sector be-
tween the Avre and Luce rivers yes
terday the British took fifty pris-
oners, the war Office announces. Thtr-
teen machine guns were captured.
Near HebuteTn the British made q
attack, capturing machine
guns and prisoners. a German
counter attack was repulsed.
The statement follows:
In the fighting yesterday between
the Avre and the Luce rivers we cap
tured so prisoners and 13 machine
guns. A large number Of German
dead were found on the ground, and
two counter attacks attempted by the
enemy later were broken up with
heavy loss, by our artillery. A Ger-
man battery was successfully euEag-
ed and silenced by our machine guns.
"A successful enterprise carried
out by US in the neighborhood Of
resulted in the capture Of
73 prisoners and three machine guns.
Many Germans were killed in this
operation. A hostile counter attack
during the afternoon was completely
repulsed.
Raids. in which we secured pris-
onerB and killed a number Of the
enemy were carried out near Ache
vile and Hollebeke"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-02

lcontinued on page 81
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-12
STOP 1T.

The great war has already claimed more than
10000 American soldiers as casualties. The list
will constantly grow larger.
England has lost more than 100000 troops in
killed alone. The German loss in killed has been
more than 100000. The French losses have
been almost as great
Statisticians who have made study of war
casualties declare that in killed alone the casual
ties of all nations, Russians, Serbs, Rumanians,
Turks, Austrians Bulgars and those before men,
toned have been more than 100000.
The majority of these men were young. They
were the men who would have titled the fields,
worked in the shops and raised the families Of to-
morrow.
They were the promises, unfulflled by the mad
dream Of the brute at Potsdam.
= Ten millionfllives cut off at the time when they
were broadening into usefulness to civilization.