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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06
NEW YORK RACE FOR GOVERNORSH|P IS 50. CLOSE THE RESULT IS. IN GREATEST 5 \ I J. ] DOUBT ]! ]!
Smiths Enormous Plurality in City Is Gradually Cut Down By Upstate Re-
 publican Vote

New York, November 6.-At 2 o'clock this morning 120 congressional districts were unreported.
 By the returns then in hand the republicans had gained Il seats in the House of Repre- sentatives and three in the Senate.
 With returns lacking at 2 o'clock this morning from $50 districts in New York state the result of the gubernatorial contest remained in doubt. Governor Whitman, republi- can, had a total of. 918,031, as compared. with 941,442 for Al fred E. Smith, democrat.
 Senator Thompson of Kan sasf democrat, had been beaten by Governor Capper, republi- can; Senator Lewis of Illinois had been beaten by Represen tatiye Mccormick, republican, and Senator Salisbury, demo- cratic president pro tenn of the Senate, had been beaten by Former Senator Ball, republi- can.
 The election of Senator Weeks, republican, of Massa- chusetts was in doubt and the election was being claimed by Former Governor Walsh, dem ocrat.
 The surprise of the election was the probability t Il at Clark had been de- feated in his home district in Missouri.
 New York. November 6. The result of the New York state gubernatorial contest was in doubt early this morning. Alfred E. Smith, democrat, piled up a big plurality over Governor Whitman in Greater New York, but his lead was be- ing steadily cut down by the republican up state districts, where the total registration was heavier than in the city
 Figured on the percentase basis, the returns indicate sss4tiesir he night that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06
ALABAMA :

Montgomery. November 5.--One Of the quietest elections Held in Alabama passed today with early returns ind.- eating complete victory for the s,ats and congressional tickets. the closest race being in the Seventh district. where Congressman Barnett was fight ing it out With Oliver b Street, repup- lican. for the office. Burnett,s war record used against him without ap- parent effect in the democratic spri-. mary. was again the pivot on which Street based his race. In the Fourth there is every indication tonight that Congressman F. I4 Biackmon has de- .feated his republican opponent. J. A. Bingham. by. a large majority. Con- gressman Huddleston has been re- turned from the Ninth district bs decisive majority over J. o. Thompson, 'repubiican.t Other Alabama congress- men and Senator Banlhead were un- opDoBad M < s9
 Tbohas P. Kilby. democratic nonai-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06

tAS SuuSCQucnI AQOIGSSCSs
 The allies reserve to them selves, however. complete freedom of action when they enter the peace conference on the subject of the freedom of the sens.
 It was further stated with refer- ence to restoration or invaded ter- ritorics that the allied govern ments understand that compensa- ton will be made by Germany for all damage to the civilian popuia- tiOn of the allies and their prop erty as the result of the aggres- sion of Germany "by land, by sea, and from the air.v
 TEXT OF NOTE
 The text of Secretary LansinS's note to the Swiss minister fol- lows:
 q have the honor to request you to transmit the following com munication 10 the German gov ernment: ~
 "In my note of October 9. 1918. I advised you that the President had transmitted his correspondence with the German authorities to the governments with which the gov ernment of the United StRtes is associated ms beIIigerent, with fke snR.e stion that, if those sox- ernments were disposed to accept peace upon the terms and princi- ples indicated, their military ad~ visers and the military advisers of the United States be asked to sub init to the governments associated against Germany the necessary terms of such an armistice ms would fully protect the interests of the peoples involved and insure to the associated governments the unrestricted power to safe eguard and enforce the details of the pence to which the German gov ernment had agreed. provided they deem such an armistice pos- sibIe from the military point If view. N M
 READY TO MAKE PEACE
 "'The President is now fin receipt of memorandum of observations hy the allied governments on this correspondence. which is as fol- IOVss
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Summary of the News

1--FOch to communicate peace terms. Germans retreat on 5S-mile front. Close election contests put results -s- in doubt. i .3-AlIies to prevent starvatien among
 former enemies. 5s 4-EdltOrial. B-Lieut. Meredith Roberts killed in
 airplane collision. Man can fight like the devflsif he
 gets plenty of mall. 6--Socicty and Red CrOss news S-Licutennnt Lacey writes tnterest-
 ing letter from front. claims victory in Seventh
 dis47sess l1-Gerns ess Narssiy cut by Austrian
 surFxpntf
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peace programme. with reservation ot freedom of action in the peace confer epce on the mooted question of free dom of the seas and q specific state ment that by restoration is meant that Germany must make compensation for all,dama ge done to civilian populations and their property "by land, by sta and from the air.
 This last specinca ti0n. in which President Wilson c0ncurs, means
 German payment for towns and
 cfties destroyed and c0untrysidc
 deypstated. for xhips sunk by sub
 marines and raiders. It means Ger
 man payment of damages to the
 famiIies and dependents of civil
 iahs killed or carried or in vfbia-
 ton of the rules cf wnr.
 Thus much of the real work of d peace conference has been done in ad- vance. The spo1Sesmen of Germany have accepted the Presidents terms; now they must accept the allied quaG- ficaticns if they want to stop the .ad- vance of the allied and American armies. The guarantee that final peace conditions will be dictated under in- depreciation of principles by the vic- tors without undue argument by the vanquished is provided in the armisiice MisTNDERSTANDINC UNLIKELY
 lii placing the matter os .ar aiYnistlee in Aiarsisal Fochs hanis$ and as the sanie time informing the Germans through President Wilson. the associated nations have strictly observed the diplomatic amenities while maintaining the purpose x .gs % tCoAtlnued on Pare TeA>
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Publication of details of the They may not be made known un- til the Germans have accepted or rejected them, as the course fol- lowed by the allies in dealingx with Bulgaria, Turkey and Aus- tria. Only the details are In doubt, however. anh no one questions that acceptance means abjcct sur- render.
 The statement has been aathor- ized that the drastic conditions urder which Austria passed out of the war have been followed close- : Iy. and in answer to queries for further information officials said tonight the statement of Premier CIemencesu. cabled from Paris by story.
 ssThe terms." said M. Clemen- ceau, "are what President Wilson himocIf recommended to us, for the security of our troops. the main tsnAncea of our superiority and the disarm ament of the enemy in so far m that ls necessary to prevent : a resumption of hositiIitieS."
 Secretarye Lars.rig's4 note gives th first hint Of wlaae has been going on the rnomentoua conferences ut Pari betss cen colonel House and the allie pren:iers. It quotes "mcmorandur of observations by the allied govern ments on the Presidents correspond once with the German authorities. dis closing the approval of the President
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light despite the opposition to the cross ing of the river.
 The work of throwing bridges across the Mouse began soon after dark last night. It was conducted under a wither- ing fire from artillery and machine guns. The Americans succeeded in con- structing four pontoon bridges at point about two kilometers east of Brieulles. but lost one hy artillery fire when the first brigade began to cross.
 over the other three bridges. however. brigade after brigade poured across un- til formidable force had peen assembled on the east bank. The enemy resistance then began to dwarf. so badly was he de- moralized Then the Americans were able to begin their northward push toward Stenay. All night long the troops con- tlnued crossing on the pontoons and some of them were still passing over as late as noon today.
 On the west bank of the Mouse other troops pressed northward, and at , o clock in the afternoon had -~s M a point less than a kilomete fc sssfsl |. ay across the river from tn ssssFt l'hs pr Icgress here was still cor Ailine lkS afternoon.
 At the last reports the | ssp I. ss
 tcsssannea ,. Fass N
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06
CLOSE ELECTION CONTESTS
 PUT RESUL TS NV DOUB7
Gain in Congress Though Chairman Cummings Is Confident Democrats Will Con- trOl-Meyer London Defeated and Victor
 Berger Elected James Hamilton Lewis Running Behind.

November 5At midnight the congressional cleo ton little than half in and the fig then at hand showed of eight seats the House and at least seat in the Senate for the republicans
 Up to that hour Chairman Cummings of the democratic ona committee had issued statement claiming gains in both houses of Congress-
 Chairman Hays the republican national committed issued statement but said he felt the republicans would control the House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06
NEW HAMPSHIRE

Concord, November 5.-The late closing of the polls in New Hampshire made early returns from today's election meagre. An increased democratic vote was noted in some of the towns in the southeastern part of the state. Bart lett, republican, for governor, carried the city of Portsmouth by slightly less than 400 votes over Martin, democrat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06
Presidents s Points Are Accepted By
 Entente Allies
Reserve Right to Put Own Interpretation On Clause 2--Gern1any Must Pay For
 All Damage Done In Invaded Territories

Washington, November 5Marshal Foch has been author zed United and the allies receive tves of the German and to communicate to them the terms of armstce. ..,
 The German informed in note handed to the Swiss minister here today by Secretary Lansing.
 The that the allied have dec ed willingness make peace with the German the terms laid down President Wilson's address Congress last January and the principles of settlement enuncted
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World WiH Knou Within 48 Hours
 f War Is to End
Acceptance of Conditions Will Mean Abject Surrender by Germany. Terms As Drastic As Imposed
 On Austria

Washington, November 5-Marha Foch has the terms of armce for Germany and awaits application for them by the German military command in the field. The Berlin which sulzer of President Wison The cables.
  xhet mmed of th lis al hand.
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GEORGIA

Atlanta. November g. Representative Lee and Bell in the seventh md Ninth Georgia congressional districts, the only. two democrats who had opposition for the. lower house were reelected today, according to all indications here tonight. The same reports showed William J. Har- ris, democratic nominee for the United States Senate, elected over his repub- lican opponent. The democratic state ticket had no opposition.
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ENEMY FLEEING NORTHWARD
 With the American Army on the Sedan Front. November 5.-(By the Associated Press)-This afternoon the enemy was in full retreat northward. He was of fering little opposition and the roads toward the north were seen to be full of the fleeing enemy.
 The Americans pressed close upon the heels of the Germans and made their retirement as difficult as possible.
 The American casualties were very
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FLORIDA '

Jacksonville, Fla, November 1.-The statewide prohibition amendment to the constitution apparently was carried in today's election with only light opposi- ton. %
 The four democratic nominees for Con- gress were reelected with opposition, there being no republican ticket in the field.
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MISSOURI

St. Louis, November 5.-First returns received on today's election show Judge Selden F. Spencer, republican. leading by ties over Joseph w. Folk, democrat. for senator Both counties are normally democratic.
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Roughly, the allies have crossed the Franco-Belgian frontier be- tween yaIenciennes and Bavay, which is eight miles west of the fortress of Maubeuge. The allies are within two miles of Bavay. They have captured the whole of Normal forest except the eastern edge.
 Then the line runs from Mar seiIles to the western edge of Nonvron forest, two miles east of Guise, two miles south of Marie
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and along the Serre front to C1er- mont river and then in . straight line to Chateau POrcien.
 Owing to the bad weather the allied pursuit has lost touch with the enemy's main body.
 French troops have crossed the ArgOnne canal on both sides of Lc Chesnc and have advanced for distance of about n mile.
 The Americans have forced the brfdsehead south of Dun, on the River Mouse, but have not yet oc- cupied Dun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06
BOTH HOUSES CLAIMED

Washington, November G.--Safe republican majOrities fin both the Senate and House were claimed by the national republican congress sional committee in statement is- sned here mt o'clock this morn ing. tt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06

The turnovers came in New York. Ken lucky, Pennsylvania. Maryland and Kan sas but so closely was a democratic de- feat in one district neutralized by a re- publican defeat in another that the net results were very close
 The democratic leaders in Congress, Senator Simmons of North Carolina and Representative Kitchin of North Caro- lima, were reelected, as were the House. republican leader, Representative Mann, of Illinois, and the acting republican, leader, Representative ~Gillett of Massa- chusetts. Former Speaker Cannon of H. linois was reelected to what will be his twenty-second term in Congress, a record of service interrupted by only two de featS. N
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nee for. governor, with the entire ticket has won an overwhelming ma jarity over the republican ticket.
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London November 5.-(By the Associated Press)-The retreating 75mle front from the River Sced River Asne In the face of the German retreat the changes rapidly hour by hour that it sibIe to give definite idea of the allied advance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06
NORTH CAROLINA

Raleigh, N. C., November 5.-Increased democratic majorities in voting pre- cincts heard from in the Eighth and Tenth districts indicate the re-election of Robert L. Doughton and zebulon
 fContinued on Page Twol
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Allies Left Far
 Behind By Fast
 Fleeing Germans
Franco Belgian Frontier Crossed Between Valenciennes and Bavay-Whole of
 Normal Forest Captured
AUSTRIA WILL BACK DOWN
 ON SOME OF ARMISfICE CLAUSES

Amsterdam, November 5.-Austra will protest against the meaning that enemy armies entitled fo attack Germany through Austria, according advces from Vienna.
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freed after four years' German oc- cupatiOn of their town. In their ad- vance today the Americans reached points within five miles of one of Germany's main lines of communal cations between Metx, Mezieres, HirsOn and the north.
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Novembe their yienn. lave left and marching west of tho capital according Du.sorf Nae chten.
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MEYER LONDON DEFEATED


 Meyer London, the only socialist in the House of Representatives,, was defeated by Henry Goidfogle, a republican, run- ming with democratic support, but the socialists retained representation by elect ing Victor Berger from Wisconsin. a for mer member of the House, now under in- dictment under charges of violating the espionage law. Other socialist candi- dates were des~ated, among them Morris Hillquit, candidate for mayor of New York a year ago.
 The senatorial returns at midnight showed Representative Medill Mccormick of illinois, republican, running ahead of Senator James Hamilton Lewis, demo- crat, and Henry Ford, the Detroit man ufacturer, running on the democratic ticket in Michigan, behind Truman H. Newberry, former assistant secretary of the navy. the republican candidate.
 RACES FOR GOVERNOR
 Only complete governorship returns at hand at midnight showed the republican tickets elected in Pennsylvania, and Gov ernor Whitman of New York coming down state with a heavy plurality, which promised to wipe out the advantage of Alfred F. Smith, the democratic candi- date, in Greater New York
 The republicans in Indiana claimed a safe lead on the state ticket. Lieutenant Governor Coolidge of Massachusetts re- publican. was claiming his election. The first returns from the senatorial contest in Nebraska showed Senator. Norris re- publican. and John H. Morehead, the democratic candidate. running very close.
 The election of the republican ticket ing Rhode Island and Vermont was indi- cated and 1t also was claimed in South Dakota. The republican governor of Wis consin claimed reelection.
 The congressional returns at midnight were too incomplete to Indicate whether the complexion of the next Congress would be changed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-06
HALF MILLION AUSTRIANS cAPTIREn

Washington November 5Austia bv .h. before the armistc took effect <. h mil lion and the booty taken includes oe oa.y hns results o the final Austrian defeat the Irnno 150 900
 13,OOO ITALIAN PRISONERS ESCAPE
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strong reaction upon the French positions south of Ecly-Seraincourt road at o'clock this afternoon and tonight 1t continued very ac- tive along the Aisne between Rethel and Attigny.
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RETREAT GROWS MORE SWIFT

Paris November 5The of the Germans the Sambre canal and the Agonne gained today according the office tonight The French cleared the of large sections of territory making advance which certain reached depth than six miles,
 ESTABLISH LINES EAST OF MEUSE M Washington November 5Troops of American First Mouse at Breules and Cery Le Petit developing line the heights between those places General Perhng ports his communque this morning the
 AMERICANS OVERCOME ALL OPPOSITION
 With the American Army in the Mouse Sector November II 100 m-(By the Associated Press -The have captured Lny Dun and the Mouse river They also occupying hills bank of the river despite stiff machine gun resistance by the
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ESTABLISH LINES EAST OF MEUSE

West of the Mouse the Americans have occupied Letannc, Stonne, La- Besacc and Yoncq, nnd are push- ing their line well beyond Raul court forest north of Stonne. In Beaumont 800 French civilians were
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lContInued on Paxe Twol
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TWENTY-FIVE GERMAN DIVISIONS DEFEAT

TWENTY-FIVE GERMAN DIVISIONS DEFEATED London November 5.The British armies in the sector be- tween the Sabre and Sed defeated in the battle which began Monday 25 German divisions Field Marshal ais re- ports from tonight In addition capturing Normal forest.
 The important town of Guise captured as Mar and section of the road between Marie Cornet Four thousand prisoners were taken and 60 cannon.
 uAIE MT ION A TrcTDIA H,c -x
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General DeBeney's men entered Gufse mt 6s30 o'clock and pushed on six miles further east fin close pur- suit of the German rear guards.
 The German artillery began N
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FRENCH SIX MILES EAST OF CUISE
 With the French Armies in France November S. zoo D. m (By the Associated yesterdays defeat in the region of the Disc with the loss of prisoner and 6O captured the Germans the entire front of the First army this morning
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-12
CITY NEWS.

Fresh catfish at Jos. Haubert's,
709 Main.
Dance postponed Bluff park Fri
day night, September Is.
Regular meeting of Gate City No.
Il. R. A chapter. Friday, SEPTEMBER
.13. 7:3O p. m. Work in Mark Master
degree. E c. Stockton. Sec
A marriage license was taken
out this morning by Elbridge Hill,
aged so. and Vivian c. Christy, age
%, both from F1oris, Iowa
-Puckeche.ack lodge No. 43 meets
every Friday evening al 500 O'Clock.
Wua. Van Steenwyk, n. G.; George
". Immegart permanent secretary.
Only five pianos left OF our big
stock. These must be sold at once
as our doors will be closed in few
days. COS Main street Greiner &
Enlow music store
Only FIVE pianos left of our big
stock These must be sold az once
az our doors will be closed in few
DAYS. 6o3 Main street Greiuer &
Enlow music store
Mrs. A. l. Wastear OF Ashton, No,
has been notified that her grandson.
Harold Bertch, of Des Moines, Iowa,
AZ now in France with Company A,
Nineteenth infantry.
Pen F. Turner of KahoBa. who
has many Keokuk friends. Is mention
ed in a special cable TO the Chicago
Examiner Of last Tuesday. by that pa
pers cor espondeut with the American
troops. as having made a remarkable
record for bravery at Fismette-
4 warranty deed was filed In the
recorders Office today whereby Roy
c. Burner conveyed 70 Gladys j.
OHarra Of Carthage, two lots on
Timea street near Fifth street and
one lot on Timea between Eleventh
and Twelfth street.
a marriage license was issued
this morning to Arch L. Harrison.
aged nineteen, Of EIyaston, and Gay
] Johnson, aged eighteen, Of Hamil-
ton The boy being under age his
mother. Mrs. Clara Harrison, gave
written consent to the marriage.
-OfIing the river road from Reokrk
20 szndusky IL under way. and the
road VIII be closed for several days.
As soon az the oiFing 20 Sanfusky ts
finished then the work will be carried
az far AZ Sortrose. II viii be well
for isolsts 70 lake notice Of the clos
ing Of the river road and detour 70
Sa-dusky via the Middle road
Several other young people from
Keokuk Will leave coon for college.
Miss Lois Stevens Of 1925 BloDdeau
street, VIII enter Anes for her third
year. and Byron Schaefer OF f112 Con
cer- street. Will enter AHaeE this year
for q chemical engineers course,
Arnez Kill not open unfii Octo5eT ].
Henry Y. Bird, another Company
L man IN the Tssth infantry. has been
slightly sounded in the hand and IL in
a base hospital Il France, hik parents
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-12

of the president. fixed the price of
cane sugar for the next year, basing
granulated at nine cents. less two per
cent o. b. seaboard refining points,
effective Monday morning, September
8. Wholesalers and retailers will sell
upon the old basis until their stocks
OF the lower priced sugars are exhaust
ed. No averaging of prices will be
allowed" A price for beet pulp, wet
and dry. will be fixed by the food ad-
ministration in the course of few
days and in the interest of cattle feed
ers
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-12

have been informed. Private Bird saw
border service with Company L during
the Mexican war. when war broke
cut with Germany he vent 70 Des
Moines with this same company and
WAC transferred 10 the Rainbow divi-
sion, with which he has fought lover
there"
limited States Food Administrators
Herbert Hoover makes the following
announcement: THE sugar equaliZa
ton board Friday, upon the approval
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-12
Lift EMBARGO at Nidpi,b-

C.nLed Press Leased Wire Servfce1
IT, MaLNsESEAPoLIS, MINI. Sent %
Inc federal railroad adr,i,,ist-,.i-.
EI 60 50 on the loading Of grain for
rnrtbT1a polls and st. Paul through the
= VEST VIII be lifted at midnight.
~ "es announced today. Fear of fuTth.
- ItonseStion has passed. The Ninnea.
Sor,sio Lile department has offered the
ne Oh TWO hundred men to assfsr
III uhioaolng grain elevators