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Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-11-15
SOCIALISTS SET UP
REPUBLIC IN BERLIN
MANIFESTO PROMISES GOVERN.
MENT FOR THE PEOPLE.
Soldiers Join Revolution and Is Head.
ed by Friedrich Ebert, Socialist
Member of the Reichstag, Who
Promises to Bring About
a Speedy Peace.

Berlin. Nov. 1.-THE German peo.
ple's government has been instituted
in the greater part Of Berlin. The
garrison has gone over to the govern
ment.
The workmen's and soldiers. coun.
ell has declared general strike.
Troops and machine guns have been
placed at the disposal Of the council.
The text Of the statement issued by
the peoples government reads:
"In the course of the forenoon Of
Saturday the formal ton of new Ger
man peoples government was initiat-
ed. The greater part Of the Berlin
garrison and other troops stationed
there temporarily went over to the
new government.
VIII Not Fire on People.
The leaders of the deputations Of
tbs social democratic party declared
that they would not shoot against the
people. They said they would, in ac'
cord with the peoples government, In
tereede in favor OF the maintenance Of
order. Thereupon, In the offices. and
public buildings, the guards which had
been stationed there were withdrawn
1.-THE business of the imperial chan
cellor is being carried on by the social
democratic deputy, Herr Ebert.
"It is presumed that apart from thu
representatives of the recent majorit,
group three independent social demo
cats will enter the future govern
ment."
Calls General Strike.
In an extra edition Of the vol
waerts, the central organ Of the socia
democratic party In Germany, the fol
lowing call for general strike wa
published: 3l
"The workmen's and soldiers coun
cl of Berlin has decided upon gen
eral strike. All the factories are at /,
s,andstill. 2al
''T'he necessary administration @
the people will be maintained. A larg
part of the garrison has been close
aad bodies Of troops and machine gun
lave been placed at the disposal G
the workmen's and soldiers council.
"Long Live SocIa! Republic"
''The movemer will be guided |
con11lon hy th.. ,.arnocratfc party
| Germany and the Independent soctt
democratic party # Germany. tn
workmen's and soldiers council wi
take charge Of the maintenance {
quiet and order. Long live the soci'
republici
"WORKMEN'S AND SOLDIERS
COUNCIL"
From all parts of the German en-
pire news rs being received regardir
similar revolutions which almo
everywhere remain within the boun(
of economic order.
| Incidents OF Strike Described.
With regard to the incidents Of N
vcmber q In Berlin the semi-ofact
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-11-15

writing paper. The reasons go deep
er than that. For instance: Paper
requires large amount of fuel, which
is essential for war purposes. Sui
phur is one of the bases of one of the
most powerful gases used by the
Yanks against the Germans-a gas so
powerful that recently 500 Germans
were put out of action with it. And
the more powerful gas we have at the
battle front, the more of our boys
lives will be saved and the quicker we
will win final victory.
Every man, woman and child can
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-11-15
URGENT NEED TO SAVE PAPER
Every One Who Practices Economy
Now Is Helping the Country to
Win the War.

American people will do anything II
there is a good reason for It. That
is because they think-and because
they think, they are the greatest peo-
pie on earth. That is good logic. We
are asked to save paper by the gov
erument. This does not come merely
that we may have newspapers and
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-11-15
PACKAGE WORTH WAITING FOR
! BnaiI Wonder That Youthful Soldier
Meant TO Reach That Telephone,
n II Was Humanity Possible.

A soldier-he seemed scarcely out
sf his teeDs-rushed through the
hnion station from n troop train. He
stopped at the Red Cross canteen
Aooth and excitedly told one of the
young women that he wished TO reach
telephone.
y have a pass from my captain per-
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-11-15

mitting me to use q phone" he said.
Just then member of the military po-
lice detail approached. The young SOL
der exhibited his pass to him. IL
must get action quickly" he urged. II
want to call Greensburg, also make a
local call. My wife has an important
package for me-"
The military policeman rushed him
to a telephone booth. Greensburg re-
ported party not answering" Then
the local call was put through after
considerable difficulty. The anxious
soldier smiled and said: II got her at
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-11-15
Huns Gas Civilians.

With the American Army on the Sc
1an Front, Nov. S.-The village of
Beaumont, where there are more than
100 French civilians, Is the particular
target of the Germans. All night they
deluged Beaumont with poison gas.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-11-15
KRAMARz HEADS CZECH STATE
Constitution OF New Republic is Pat
termed After the American-New
Stamp Issued.

Geneva, Nov. 8.-The conference
here of Czech-Slovak leaders framed
a constitution for the new republic
patterned after that Of the United
States.
DR.. Karl Kramarz, former lender Of
the Hungarian Czech party, who was
several years in prison on charge of
treason prior to July, 1917. was chos-
en- first president.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-11-15
FOLK BEATEN BY SPENCER
Incomplete Returns Show Republican
Defeated Democrat for United
States Senator.

St. Louis, Nov. 11.-Incomplete re-
turns indicate Seldom P. Spencer, Re
publican, has defeated Joseph w. Folk,
Democrat, for the United States senate
by majority of $4,000. The prohibi-
tion amendment has been defeated by
$4,000,
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-11-15

French town quite noted for its pretty
girls was declafed "o1t of bounds" to
American soldiers. Doughboys who
arrived atits outskirts were met by
M. Pts" who waved them back to
camp. To add to their chagrin the
parting soldiers often saw the military
policemen pausing on their beats to
chin with the towns pretty girls.
The French kids promptly caught on
tc the situation. They spotted the
initials m. p" and nicknamed the
military pclicemaa 'fMademoiselle
promenaders.a
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-11-15

last. She's bringing me an Important
package. l must wait at the door
here"
BY this time the M. P" and the
women of the canteen were consumed
with curiosity. They watched him
pace the floor. Time and again he
walked out on the sidewalk. Then
they saw him rush out to the street
car. And when he reappeared-
He was carrying a baby-a little
bit O. baby-in his arms. That was
his important package. ."-Indianap
oils News.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-11-15
INDIANA BACKS DIVORCE LAW
Marriage Within Year After Illinois
Decree Held Void by Circuit
Court Judge.

Valparaiso, Ind, Nov. 11.-Circuit
Judge Loring decided that marriage in
Indiana, if one of the principals was
divorced in Illinois and was married
within year after the divorce. is
void. The Indiana courts, he ruled,
must uphold the Illinois courts.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-11-15
Mackensen In hunnarx

Basel, Nov. 11.-Field Marshal Mac.
kensen of the German army has ar
rived at Budapest from Bucharest to
confer with Premier Michael Karolyi
of Hungary on the passage across that
country OF German divisions.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-11-15

'Schleswid- n oIsteln to be Independent.
London, Nov H. - Schleswig-H Hol-
stein. the Prussian province, which
formerly belonged to Denmark. is to
be proclaimed all independent repub-
lie, says an exchange telegraph dis
patch from Copenhagen.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-11-15
Spencer Beats Folk.

st. Louis, Nov. 11.-Incomplete re-
turns indicate Selden P. Spencer, Re
publican, has defeated Joseph w. Folk,
Democrat, for the United States senate
by a majority of $4,000. The prohibi-
ton amendment has been defeated.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-11-15
More White Eiaus

On the Battle Front in Belgium,
Nov..9.-A wireless dispatch has been
received at the headquarters of Cen
eral Bourains from the Germans. say
ing they had decided to .abanden
Ghent, where wSite flags are raised.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-11-15
Troops Sent to Budapest.

Copenhagen, Nov. Troops have
been ordered to Budapest to suppress
the activities of revolutionaries who
are threatening to overthrow the
Karolyi cabinet and proclaim a re-
public, according to advices.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-11-15
Occupies Railway Station,

Copenhagen, Nov. 1.-The railway
stations in the entire industrial dis
tricts Of Germany from Dortmund to
Duisburg have been occupied by sol
diers' councils. according to dis
patch from Essen. There were no
disorders.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-11-15
Yanks TO Travel lioh+.

Washington. Nov. S.-The war de-
-partment has ordered that hereafter
soldiers travelling Overseas" shall
travel light. Only officers shall carry
ammunition and that only for their
pistols.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-11-15
Mary Loses 500. 900 Suit.

/ New York, Nov. 9.-Mary Pickford,
moving-picture star, is held TO owe
$10S,330 to Mrs. Cora Darlington Will
renling, theatrical agent. by the ver-
dict of the jury which has been hear
ing q suit against the actress.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-11-15
n.,.i.b cas,laItie. for week

London, Nov. 9.-British casualties
reported for the week ended totaled
27 GAS. divided as follows: Killed or
died Of wounds-Officers. $50; men.
e.OS4. Wounded or mtssfng-Officers
800: men, 20,2S3.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-11-15
Meet Hun EnvoYs.

London, Nov. 9.-Marshal Foch and
Sir Rosslyn Wemyss met the German
ar1nistice envoys at noon Thursday.
The Germans arrived at the fortress
of Metz Wednesday night. They notI-
fed Marshal Foch of their arrival.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-11-15
Mrs. Stokes Arrested

New York, Nov Mrs. Rose Pas
tor Stokes, convicted in Kansas City
lest May of violating the espionage
act. was arrested by State Superinten-
cent of Elections Marshall on q charge
OF having registered Illegally.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-11-15
Quake $500 Miles Away.

Washington, Nov. 11.-An earth
quake of considerable intensity was re-
corded on seismographs at Georgetown
university observatory. The maximum
distance from Washington was approx
imately $500 miles.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-11-15
Grin Kills Veteran Correspondent.

Paris, Nov. 7.-Announcelnent is
made of the death of Laurence Jer@
rold, the correspondent of the London
Daily Telegraph here and the dean OF
the English correspondents in Paris
His death was due to pneumonia.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-11-15
To Probe II. C. of L. at chicaco

Washington. Nov. 7.-An investiga-
tion into the increased cost of living
will be conducted at once in Chicago
by the bureau of labor statistics of
the department of labor, it was an
nounced.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-11-15
War Work Goes On.

Washington, Nov. 11-Secretary of
War Baker emphatically denied that
imminence of an arnistice had caused
any curtailment in military activity on
the part of the government. Such
matter has not been discussed.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-11-15
nIaz Made FulI General.

Rome, Nov. S.-King Victor Ernman-
uel has promoted Gen. Armando Dfaz
to the full rank of general and Vice
Admiral Paolo Thaon di Revel, former
chief of the naval staff of Italy to the
rank of admiral.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-11-15

help win the war by refusing paper
bags and by practicing every form
of paper economy. All of us can cut
down at least one-quarter on our use
of paper and not suffer. Paper saved
Is paper made, and all of us must save
paper.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-11-15
Acid Plant for Grand Rapids.

Washington. Nov. THE war de-
partment authorized the expenditure
of S1,500,000 to erect and equip a sui
phuric acid plant at Grand Rapids,
Mich. 1t will produce $4,000 net tons
q year.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-11-15
Bank Robbed of S. 500

Chicago. Nov. S.-Automohile bank
bandits resumed operations here when
a band of four held up and robbed the
Niles Center State bank of $4,000 in
currency and $500 worth of Liberty
bonds.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-11-15
Albert BaIlin Is Dead.

Copenhagen, Nov. 11.-Albert Ball
in, general director of the Hamburg
American Steamship company, died
suddenly on Saturday, according to
an announcement made in Berlin
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-11-15
1e Rhodes Scholars Killed In War

London, Nov. 1.-Two hundred and
forty Rhodes scholars from the domin-
Ions and British colonies have taken
part in the war. OF this number S4
gained honors and distinctions and 40
aied in action.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-11-15
Professional Reason.

"Why are people advised to tell
their troubles to a policeman"
Because he is the most likely per-
son to help them in arresting atten-
ton"
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-11-15
Miss wilson EntertaIns stevedores.

MISS VFTISuH EFItSI ee1'.-- SHC'SuOfcss
Paris. Nov. Miss Margaret VIII
son, daughter of President Wilson,
sang Monday evening for the steve
; dores at certain base post as a Z. II.
C. A. entertainer. Miss Wilson is
travelling incognito, visiting base 'osts.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-11-15
At Disposal of New Government.

Berne, Nov. 1.-THE burgomaster
of Berlin and the prefect of police
have placed themselves and their
STATS at the disposal of the new gov
ernment.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-11-15
IN. P.'S" REAL LADY KILLERS
Military Policemen With Army In
France outshlne the Handsome
Irish Copper.

With the American Army in France.
The handsome Irish coppers who
tamble along Riverside drive making
'ove to aIl the nursemaids haven't
anything on these military policemen
Of ours over in France. The boys
with ''M. p" on their arms are the
army's real lady killers.
Fer some reason or other a certain
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27

months selling about 10 TO % points I'M
der last nights closing figures right
after the call. This reflected some
scattered Southern selling as well as
realizing, but the offerings were well
absorbed al the decline, partly by trade
buying and prices fiFmed up again dur
ing the early trading, January con-
tracts rallied from 29,5bc to 2g.70c. and
March from 2s.35c to 20. 4sc, within the
first few minutes, or back TO about last
nights closing figures There was no
change in the news from Southern spot
markets, and II was reported that ship
pers were finding il difficult 10 secure
the cotton to fill their commitments
without suffering a loss in the basis.
Realizing Increased on the bulge right
after the opening, while there was aisu
Considerable Southern selling and prices
broke rather sharply during the middle
Of the morning January contracts sold
off to 20, zoe and March 10 1850, or 40
to 81 points net lower, but steadied at
this level on covering and showed rail-
lies of several points with business
quiet around midday, There was some
buying Of March attributed to the
French commission, but the bulb OF
the business was believed to be for
local and Southern account.
The midday rally carried January
back to q. 70, or even with last nights
close. while March sold up to 2s.35. or
within IS points Of that level There
was continued realizing, however, and
later fluctuations were irregular, with
the tone somewhat unsettled.
Futures closed barely steady at de-
cline Of 60 to 35 points.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
ANNOUNCEMENTS


MARTIN-At st. Louis, Mo, Wednes-
day morning, Dec. 25, 1918, at 4 o'clock,
James, son of Kate and brother Of
william, Joseph and Edward Martin.
Funeral viii take place from resi-
dence, i57 North Pauline street. Sat
urday morning at 9 o'clock. Services
at Sacred Heart church at $50 o'clock.
Friends invited. lnterment in Calvary.
pONONAN-At residence, ~ West
Jackson Mound avenue, Thursday at
t%ernoon. Dec. 20, 1918, at $50 O'Clock,
John P, son of Nora and the late Pat
rick Donovan, brother of Richard H.,
Phillip J. and Mary Donovan and Mrs.
Henry Lewis, Aged 80 years.
Funeral will take place from resi-
dence. Due notice OF time win be given,
TROuT-At residence OF parents. 1902
Thomas avenue. Friday morning, Dec.
81, 1918, at 2 O'Clock, Alvin, only child
Of Mr. and Mrs. h. \. Trout, aged
years and & months,
Funeral will take place from resi-
dence this friday afternoon at 4
o'clock. Friends invited. Interment In
Flnwood cemetery, y
COHEN-tn New York city, Wednes-
day, Dec, 70. 19lsAC Clara Wolf, wife Of
Louis Cohen and mother Of Pearl CO.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
LEGAL NOTICES.
TRUSTEE SALE
TRUSTEES SALE

Default having been made in the pay
ment OF h debts n obligations se-
cured to be paid in a certain deed OF
trust, executed the 10th day OF May.
1915, by J. A. Maxwell unmarried to
the undersigned as trustee, as same APP
pears Of record in the office of the reg
ister Of Shelby county, Tennessee, in
Book 56S. page III, and the owner OF
the debt secured having requested the
undersigned to advertise and sell the
property secured by said Iced of trus.
all Of said Indebtedness having matured
by default in the payment Of a part
thereof, this Is to give notice that we
THURSDAY, JANUARY Is, 1918.
commencing at - o'clock noon, at the
southwest corner of the courthouse,
Memphis. Shelby county, Tennessee,
and at the Adams avenue entrance
thereof, proceed to sell at public out
cry to the highest and best bidder for
cash, the following described property
to-wit:
Situated in Shelby county, Tennes-
see, as follows:
Lot No sixteen Q6) as shown on the
plat of Magnolia Terrace subdivision
and described by metes and bouAL- az
follows; Beginning %t a point in the
hundred ninety $500 feet east Of tKs
east line Of South Willett street and
running thence east with the said north
line of McLemore avenue forty 40)
feet; thence north and parallel with
South Willett street one hundred thir-
ty-seven Q3O feet to an alley; thence
west with the south line of said alley
forty (40) feet; thence south and paral-
lei with South Willett street one hun
dred thirty-seven QSD feet to point Of
beginning.
All right and equity Of redemption.
homestead and dover waived in said
deed OF trust, and the title is believed
to be good, but we will sell and convey
only as trustee
BANK OF COMMERCE & TRUST CO.
Trustee.
BY S. j. SHEPHERD. Trust Officer.
This December II. 1918.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
BIRTHS.

William James and Mary Wainwright
Chiffon, Jr., 979 Nelly BLY,, Dec. IL;
girl. oo
Otto and Louise GEM Kebschull, 730
Leath. Dec. 30; girl.
r. NJ. and Mary Parker Pugh, Rose
borough, Dec. 30; boy and girl Ctwtns).
Enoch and Helen Oliver Ensley, 1854
Peabody, Dec. 20; girl.
Claude J. and Eugenia Manogue Tul-
ly, 24S Pasadena, Dec. Fl; girl,
David L. and Martha Roberts Har-
rison, Capleville, Tenn, Baptist hos
pital, Dec. %; boy.
Norman and Eta Maynard, Buntyn,
Tenn, Dec. %: boy.
Ray and Josephine Frederick Jones,
5Q2 North Manassas, Dec. 16; boy.
Werner r. and Marguerite Prewitt
Ringer, Baptist hospital, Dec. IL; boy.
|, Thomas W. and Margaret Keith
Trout, S43 North Manassas, Dec. 10;
girl,
William T, and Mabel Coleman Cow
an. Buntyn. Tenn, Dec. Q; girl.
william r. and Florence Montgom-
cry Norton, 1878 Jefferson, Dec. 10;
boy.
Edward and Marie Watkins Jones,
1164 Mississippi. Dec. IS; boy,
Henry and Hattie Boyd Palmer, 26S
Pontotoc, Dec. 20; boy.
Nelson and Fannie Turner, 1860 Flor
ida Dec 10. how
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
FROM WALL STREET
Gains in Rails, ShippingS, Cop
peTS and Oils Feature Early
Trading in Stocks.

NEW YORK, Dec. 27-Gains Of ! IA
, points In rails, shiPpings, coppers. oils
and utilities at the outset today were
regarded as a logical reversal from the
excessive bearishhess OF Yesterday. The
strongest features included Southern
Pacific, Chicago & Northwestern, Unit
ed Fruit, Mexican Petroleum, Texas
Company, American Smelling, Hide and
Leather preferred and Brooklyn Transit,
United States Steel was the only back
ward feature, yielding a fraction. Free
offerings Of Liberty fourth 4hs at quo
tations approaching their minimum was
the feature Of the bond market.
United States Steel and affiliated
equipments rallied at midday and other
shippings were lifted by the strength
OF United Fruit, but rails developed an
uncertain tone and utilities weakened
Twin City transit lost ; la points and
Adams Express 4%.
Rails, especially c~OaleTE, also lOca.
utilities, encountered further pressure
In the final hour with moderate reac-
tions elsewhere. The closing was iT-
regular,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-27
MISCELLANEOUS

KANSAS CITY, Dec. ~27.-Butter, po-
tatoes aud poultry, unchanged.
Eggs, tirsts, 6lci seconds, i9c.
CHICAGO, Dec. 27.-Butter unsettled;
creamery, b6M66o.
Eggs, higher; receipts, $50 cases
firsts, 62h63c, ordinary firsts, 60960c;
at mark, cases included, B0@62c.
Potatoes, receipts 80 cars, unchanged
Poultry, higher; fowls, 24@S0c;
springs, 29ci turkeys, SIC.
-
NEW YORK, Dec. 27.-Butter, caster;
receipts, 1851 tubs; creamery higher
than extras, CSC, 92 score extras, $50
6SLsc; firsts, 63R @6Sc.
Riggs, firm; receipts. 9,6b cases;
fresh gathered extras, 67M6Sc; fresh
gathered regular packed extra firsts,
dbd 66d; do, firsts, G3@6lc,
Cheese, firm receipts, 3,832 boxes
state whole milk flats fresh specials,
9Td81hc; do, average run, S5l2 a 36ho.
Poultry, alive, steady; chickens, soc
fowls, 96M35c; old ROSTERS, geo.; tur-
keys, 500 SSc, Dressed steady; West
ern turkeys, 3S@4be; others unchanged
-
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 2~7.-Poultry UNI
changed except hens. 23hc; springs, 25c,