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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-06
REPUBLICANS and
. DEMOCRATS CLAIM
. VICTORY AT POLLS

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6--Conrol of the next senate and
house still in doubt late this afternoon with both Demo
Gratis and Republicans claiming that final from yeser
days election would give safe working majority congress
Democratic national committee headquarters today claimed the
senate Democratic by at least and that the returns would
also show small margin in the house. Soon aerward the
Republican national committee issued statement based upon
received up 10 o'clock this morning claiming safe
majority in both houses These returns, Secretary James
can congressman elected with prospects larger
tes uhenf final t1r1,s1u received
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-06

had been accounted for today. They
were:
Alabama, Bankhead, Democrat; Ar
kansas, Robinson, Democrat; Delaware,
Ball, Republican: Georgia, Harris, Dem
ocrat; idaho, Boyah. Republican; Il
Kenyon, Republican; Kansas, Capper.
Republican; Louisiana, Ransdell and
Gay, Democrats; Maine, Fernald, Re-
publican elected last September; Mas
sachusetts, Walsh, Democrat Minne-
sofa, Nelson, Republican; Mississippi,
Harrison, Democrat; Missouri, Spencer,
Republican; Nebraska, Norris, Repub--
lican; New Hampshire, Keyes and
Moses, Republicans; New Jersey, Edge
llong. term) and Bayard (short term),
Republicans; North Carolina, Simmons,
term), Republican; Rhode Island, Colt,
Republican; South Carolina, Dial long
term) Pollack tshort term), Demo-
Gratis: South Dakota. Sterling, Repub-
lican; Tennessee, Shields, Democrat;
Virginia, Martin, Democrat.
In the election for the house, former
Speaker Cannon was returned to his
seat from Illinois for what Will be his
22nd term; Meyer London, the only So
cialist in the house, was defeated by
former Representative Henry NJ. Gold
fogle, Democrat. The loss of the So
cialist seat. however, was offset by
the election Of another socialist, Vic
tor Berger, Of Milwaukee, who defeated
Representative Stafford, Republican.
Berger previously served in the house
and at present Is under indictment
charged With having violated the es-
pionage law.
Democrat Leads. "a.
senator walsh, 81 Montana, was run
ming ahead Of Republican and independ-
ent opponents. 't
In California. Coy. Stephens, Repub-
lican candidate, apparently had de-
feated Theodore Bell, independent.
In Colorado, Senator. Shafroth Demo-
crat, was having a close contest with
Phipps, Republican, with the latter
In Delaware a Republican senator
and Republican congressman were
elected.
In Idaho, the election Of the Repub-
lican ticket is probable, but Senator
Borah has run behind his party. The
crat, and Gooding, the Republican can
didate, appeared very close.
In Indiana the Republican candidates
for congress either had been elected or
were making very close races.
In Minnesota, Gov, Burnquist, Repub-
lican, was leading in a flVe-cornered
race.
In Nevada, incomplete returns show
Senator Henderson, Democrat, leading
over Representative Roberts, Repub-
lican, with Anne Martin, woman candi-
date for the senate, far behind.
Rhode Island elected Republican
senator and all three Republican con-
greBsmen.
In South Dakota, the election of the
Republican ticket was claimed.
Vermont returned Republicans.
Wyoming results were slow coming in
with Senator Warren and Representa-
tive Mondell. Republicans, leading.
West Virginia showed the probable
election OF David Elklns, Republican, to
the senate, but the vote in the con-
gressional districts was close,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-06

have stormed Normal forest. which
covers MaubeuEe. Farther south tho
great Mons Vervns-Ia La Capelle road,
the main artery of the central part OF
the German front In France. They arc
separated from IT only by the Nouvron
forest
Gem Guillumat and Gen. Gouraud are
advancing on the southern side of the
salient and the American army threat
ems the retreat of the German forces,
for II iS only nine miles from Sedan.
The Americans have carried their lines
Iast Dun Sur Meuse.
As the result of the latest battle, In
which the allies have soundly beaten
40 German divisions, hundreds of VIII
lagos have been freed and thousands
Continued on Page s. Column ~
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-06
ABD'CATIONO Of
KAISER HELD
AS IMMINENT
Munich psf Asserts IntOrma.
tiOn From Berlin Says Dif.
terenCeS Have Arisen Be-
tween Governments.

ZURICH, Nov. 6.--Emperor William 3
abdicati1n has become imminent, ao-
cording to information received from
Berlin by the Munich Post. The news
paper says that serious differences have
arisen between the Munich and Berlin
governments, and adds:
" rhe Hohen2ollerns and the military
party would he making a mistake 10
play with fire, for the people are by
no means inclined to remain passive"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-06
PARIS SEES GERMAN PLOT
IN VARIOUS REPORTS

PARIS, Nov. 6.--Newspapers here
are studying references made In the
German and Swiss press In regard to
the probable abdication of Emperor
William, There seems to he a general
opinion that abdication Is being dis
eussed openly by the press because OF
its probable effect upon the situation
ut is with the hope of swaying the
allies or even disuniting them" says
the Temps, that the Germans may
sacrifice William II. They nny offer
this abdication to the United States and
the peoples OF Europe as great sac
rifice and as a definite victory for the
allies although the effaoement Of the
man principally responsible for the war
will only relieve Germany from em.
barrRssment With It's territory and
economic riches intact, the empire Is
sRfeEuarded with or without the Hohen-
zollerns. with the accession OF mora
or less Of the Austrian Germans the
German empire would remain for its
neiRhhors and for Europe capital
danger We ought not to be daSsled by
abdication, no matter how beautifully
staged, Germany could only gain by
the disappearance Of William.
Her threat would remain and her
force would increase. The problem Of
security win remain, whether the en-
peror Of tomorrow will no at Munich
or whether there Ia n republic at Bcr-
lln,"
Reference tuAAiunich In the editorial
Is an alluRion to the claim made by the
royal family Of Bavaria TO the German
1 throne should Emperor William ABB
Isdsu6tc. Sssasa-.ss " t.ss ssses sSass ~ asse'
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-06
MISSISSIPPI DEMOCRATS
RETURNED TO CONGRESS

JACKSON. Miss. Nov G,--The re-
turn Of a solid Democratic ticket to the
senate and house was assured by early
returns from Tuesdays election
Two proposed amendments to the
state constitution, one seeking to lower
the qualifying age for governors from
30 10 Il years, and the other providing
for classified property. tax, have been
both defeated on the face Of returns
SO far received
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-06
RESENTS SLURS ON
WILSON: is ACQUITTED

r.. j. Whitehead, salesman, 22 North
Second street, lost his $40 forfeit when
he failed to appear In police court
Wednesday to answer charges OF as
sault and battery and e. f., Lloyd,
barber. 935 Thomas street. was cleared
Of blame in the affair,
The scrap occurred Monday at Sec
ond street and Jefferson avenue. Ac-
cording to Lloyd's testimony and that
OF his witnesses, whitehead abused
President Wilson and the Democrats at
large, which aroused Lloyd's Ire, Judge
Fitzhugh told Lloyd that II such was
the case he had plenty Of provocation
to engage In the scrap.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-06
HUGE RETREAT OF
HUNS CONTINUING

Germans along the whole
continues according to the office statement To-Day
The with the guards
beyond Voharies miles
southwest the important railway junction Verns Italian troops
Thue miles southeast of Montcorne
the Asne both sides OF Rehe cap
Rethe the French
British last night continued to after
the Normal forest where they have reached the
Bavay Field Marshal ag announced today
other the battle and
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-06
ROOF IS BURNED.

Fire OF unknown origin at the resi-
dence OF ]. c. Metz, 1o45 jefferson
avenue. Wednesday at noon destroyed
practically the entire upper portion Of
the residence before firemen were able
to bring II under control. The fire was
discovered by maid, who was alone
In the house. Damage has been roughly
estimated at 81 900.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-06

more pTIHOHtTN WtTt IakVN,
The latest information regarding the
military situation at Client goes TO
show that the allies have reached the
suburbs, but that the town itself Is
atill holding out It Is possible that
like Lens, Ghent will hold out for some
time until "A successful enclrclinB move"
ment has been accomplished,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-06
BERLIN ADMITS YANK
ADVANCE ACROSS MEUSE

BERLIN (via London, Noy, g.,
American troops yesterday aovanceu
across the river Meuse, south of Dun.
under a violent protective fire. and
penetrated the, woods and heights on
the east bank of the river, between
Milly and Vilosnes. the German general
staff announced today
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-06
SPRAGUE LEAVES.

The towboat Sprague left at noon
Wednesday for St Louis with three
barges loaded with hauxite ore. She
landed six barges OF Illinois coal at the
foot OF Beale avenue. and 8 barge Of
freight at the river and rail wharf
when she arrived Wednesday morning
at daylight from st. Louis.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-06
SLAYER rs IN JAIL.

CARTHAGE, Miss, Nov. 6. (Spl.)--
Bob Sanders who resided at Free
Trade, nine miles east Of here, was shot
and killed by Bill Ellis. The evidence
showed that they, With several others,
were in a, craps game. Ellis is In jail.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-06
ALLIES PRESSING H0TLY
UPON HEELS OF ENEMY

PARIS, Nov. 6---Enemy forces are
in fun retreat on the front OF rs miles
from Valenciennes to the Meuse. They
are being pressed hotly by the allies.
British troops have crossed the Bel,
gian frontier east Of NRlencienneS and
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-06
U. 5. PROMISES TO AID
RUMANLA in CLAIMS

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6--The United
States government today promised to
exert its influence In behalf Of RumanIn
in its efforts to secure just political
and territorial rights at the final peace
conference
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-06
LAWYER GARRARD DIES.

SAVANNAH, Ca, Nov. 6.--Col, Will
liam Garrard, widely known through
out the state as an attorney, died at
his home here today.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-06
BOCHE ARMLSTLCE
DELEGATION GOES
TO BATTLE FRONT
Allies Will Grant Peace, But Germany Must
Pay Immense Indemnity for
Wanton Destruction.

BERLIN (via London) Nov. 6An official is
sued here today says
"a German delegation conclude armisticc and take
up peace negotiations has left for the western front"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-06

WASHINGTON, Nov, 6-Gcrmany can have peace on
the terms and principles enunciated by President Wilson, but
must pay indemnity for the destruction
wrought by its forces land and in the air The Ger
government is informed in a from Secretary Lam
sing its way Berlin, and which also that
Marshal Foch has been authorized by the governments of the
United States and the allies o properly accredited rep
esentatc of the German government and to communicate to
them the Of the armstcc" under which hosties
be brought to end.
Terms of the armstce may be made public until ac-
ceptance or rejection by Germany,
Germays pokesmen already have acquesced in the terms
and principles laid down by President Wilson BY accepting
the armsce they agree advance the qualifications made
by the allies and consequently much of the real work OF the
peace conference will have been completed
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-06

ROME Nov 6-Ihe conditions of the armistice between
the entente nations and Austria being carried out without
DELAY Italian troops have begun occupy the territory which
will be held guarantee that the clauses of the agreement
will be observed
ugo-Slay commission arrived Venice today, accom-
pa1ied y Admiral arEoloy ot the 1t proceeded
Straight to Padua where received by Cen Da2 COM
mande chief of the Italian armies The ministry OF marine
announced that Italian naval units occupied the ports OF Duc-
igno and Antivar, Montenegro Monday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-16

eased stock instead OF properly dis
posing Of such animals on he farm
and disinfecting the premises are
guilty OF wring-doing and should
be restrained or punished by the
proper authorities. such men re-
tard the work that is beng done
by state and federal agencies to
eradicate cholera and TO make the
swine industry a profitable invest
ment
Conservation is necessarily the
basis of increased production. and
until farmers are fully advised no,
TO patronize infected localities, TO
shun stOckyards having no federal
or state supervision when purchas-
ing stockers or feeders. and 10 inn
munize against infectious and con-
tagious diseases of live stock. par
ticularly hog cholera. efforts at
stimulating increased production 81
meat viii be seriously hampered.
To buy hogs from infected districts.
whether stockyards. feeding lots or
farm, without the proper preCau-
ton OF immunization and disinfec-
ton. not only halts production. but
esta blishes "a likely chance OF in
Producing hos cholera on clean
farms and destroying the suscepti-
bic animals already on the prem
Uses.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-16
NORTH LIBERTY.

NIr. and Mrs H b Villa ms
and children went TO Chicago Fri
day TO the war exposition and visit
over Sunday.
Fred Krick returned from Gin
cinnati, o.. where he was visiting
the past week.
Miss Hattie Freed of Battle Creek
is here visiting her parents, Sam
Freed and family.
Mrs. c. T. Krick and son George
are visiting in Chicago with rela-
tives.
DR.. and Mrs. c. NJ. Fish attend
ed the fair at South Bend Thurs
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Paynter and
son Ray went to Chicago Saturday
morning 10 visit the war exposition
William Kilburn has enlisted in
the marine service and will leave
for his home in a few days at Gin
cinnati, O., where he will await call
Fred Wiseman will take his place
at the depot as clerk.
S. c. Whitaker, who has been
ailing for some time. is very low at
present time.
Mrs. Darcy Worster has re-
turned TO Bristol. Ind. after spend
ing a couple OF weeks with home
folks.
Miss Bessie Worstc returned 20
her work at Indianapolis Thursday
evening after three weeks visit
with her parents and relatives
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Steele and chill
dren and Miss Beatrice Steele were
in South Bend Thursday at the fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlson, formerly
OF this place, left FOR their new
home az Madison. Wis, Thursday
noon.
.. z. Kelver OF South Bend spent
part OF Wednesday here visiting
with his parents and friends
Miss Edna Bulla IS spending a
few days in South Bend with
friends
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-16
I he Draft and the War
Remarks of Congressman Barnhart in the House
of Representatives setting forth his FaithfunesS to
Right his Ideas and his Patriotism.
-(From the Congressional Record)

Speaker district populated with
this war They want won at the earliest day possible and won
in such decisive that again will the people Of this
by humanity wholesale
property bloOdthirsey
nations to arm and ts his people for orId connie While the
others are engaged l. oeacef and uplifting pursuits And
what doing until
legislation amend bills
them political designers and complain
not loyal to the principle involved For instance nearly all
the army navy bills years when
BY New York organization of military extremists the Natona
security league Tor not voting TO amend os "cn the war ana
signed by the president This organization also crit
ege which allowed
many by
body This organization
thuasm Prussianzing with mitasm
ore ne war mat IL me Tor not oes present 10 vote
merely mention these illustrate the that
public official unfairly criticized and sometimes abused he
what this o
military service by CONSUMPTION The department rather
sy 0gSh noT as to h but as @ and FnSs do not ks
do not go so low IS l put
year old boys the ashns lines until last resort and 50 vote
called until those older are put in We did this when we passed
the CONSUMPTION law We provided that that
older ALREADY in the draft had been called Why not do the
same thing for these young boys now 1t would give the war
older ayailables have been called.
talked is sacrifice win this
quick whom talked the subject said that IS
yeAold called the
this bill that OF
fails shall the bill crush the that
murderously attacking country
We did this conflict until Germany formally
that she would blow kill without
they found forbidden This
such violent attack rights lives
The clearly al
financial
unmoested;
OF
liberty; defense security
principles and
available dollar shall pledged
will do it. AS how the and money shall be
which periodically
and complex but the of putting the
should objection
and the homes Of people.
is is to
administration enough money
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establish earliest I m
with the wnhe-War legons regardless Of political destiny
personal fortunes m IN
struggle win the God help follow
wherever leader defense liberty Justice
achievement the history accomplished
marshaled Of
armed clothed
up support of
the tide this world shall rapidly
wheming car quickly i
will all hurry with enthusiasm.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-16
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-16
Goshen News

The engagement is announced of
Miss Gertrude Gray of Topeka.
Kan. and Leland X. Thompson of
igonier. The marriage viii take
place at the home of the bride
Sept 80 The bride is a social fav-
orite i'm the Kansas capital and be-
longs 10 a prominent family Mr..
Thompson is a son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Z. G. Thompson of LigOnier. He is
private secretary to Councilman
Fairfield and after their marriage
Mr. and Mrs. Thompson Will reside
in Washington. D. c. The groom
father is editor and publisher of the
Ligonier Leader
The second annual reunion of
soldiers of Elkhart and adjoining
counties was held in court park
here Saturday. with large attend
ance
SiNty-eighJ veterans were present
when the opening session Of the
program was started. They met at
Howell Post hall 205 s Main ST
and registered. after which they
and drum corps of Elkhart marched
TO court park.
William :. Bitner. vice president
Of the association. called the meet
ing to order
In Eft Wayne C. l. Guerrier. Is
years old. residing at 237 Z. VIII
liamS ST, II. Wayne, walked out Of
the public library and went to a To-
cation i'm front OF Or. Dinnen's Of
fee. where he stole the doctors
Studebaker automobile. IT Wayne
police notified Goshen officers that
the thief was Ell route 20 Goshen.
officer jackson recovered the ma
chine here Friday night. but Guer-
rier esca ped, going TO Elkhart.
where he was arrested Saturday
morning in the New York Central
passenger station. He was returned
to Fl. Wayne Saturday night
The stolen car was Aeld at the
Ridenour garage here until Dr.
Dinner arrived from TT Wayne
Mrs David Boyd. who had been
am invalid for Is years. died at her
home i'm Nappanee She is survived
by her husband, two daughters. and
one son. ATrs oakey Iandaw OF
Nappauee. Mrs Jacob snyder OF
Plymouth. and Kirby Boyd. former
ly of Goshen who is I'M the army.
stationed at TT Cenbmin Hsrri-
son. Buri2I was lsde al south
Union ameterN
Airs Henry IsnEus died ~ her
t-,.--r r- N--r---r f.. ffr--.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-16
CUT OF CARS KILLS
MIAMI MULE DRIVER

CLINTON. Ind, Sept 16.-John
Baldwin. IS years old. was instant
r. killed Sunday in the Miami mine
No. =. when run down by a cut OF
cars Baldwin was a mule driver.
lie is survived by widow and three
children. He was a mem Der OF the
Indiana Liberty guards