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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-06-27
SOCIALISTS OF FRANCE
ARE LINED UP FOR WAR

New York. June 24.-Fifteen of the.
20 socialist members of the French
chamber OF deputies have Joined the
pro-war element OF the party In the
United States In Reputation Of pro-
posed negotiations with socialists OF
enemy@countries, according to an an
nouncement here tonight by the
Democracy.
This means, officials Of the alliance
said, a substantial minority OF the
French socialist deputies have repudi-
ated their party's support of an inter-,
national conference at ,Berne In mid
summer and French representation at
the intera1lied and neutral socialist
conference which will convene in Lon
don Friday. John Spargos Charles Ed
ward Russell, A. M. Simons and Prof.
George D. Heron will represent
American socialists.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-06-27
Flooded Piupe Is Choked With
Thousands Of Slain AustrIans

Washington, June 26.-Capture of
$4,000 prisoners and enormous stores Of
war material by the Italians in their
counter offensive, which has driven the
Aus:;ians across the Piave, is an
snoun:ed In IN official cablegram re-
.ceived today by the Italian embassy
from Konae.
Offensive operations by our troops
begs:. sunday" says the dispatch. AZ
Ter violent artillery preparations that
destroyed all bridges but one, the In
.fantry drove forward with irresistible
impetus. Tho flooded Piave contains
thousands OF enemy corpses. Divisions
w..;ck had passed the Piave were deci-
matet; by. our artillery and infantry.
iMontelio was attacked in three coll
u1nns. Enemy lines were broken at
Celia Della Madonna and Nervesa and
reoccupsed. From Maserada to Sar-
dona the Austriars first resisted our
attacks desperately. but finally were
ferced to retreat to the left bank. The
battle continues fiercely in the Sardona
sector. Forty-ave thousand prisoners
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-06-27
IBOLSHEvISTS 70 GET
LOAN FROM GERMANY
Give Huns Rich Concessions AS
Security-Allies Won't
Recognize Claim.
~ united Press.

London. June 24.-The ~bolshevists5
are about to conclude q commercial
pact with Germany which will subject.
Russia to further exploitation. 1t is
Dictated In an Undated dispatch from;
Moscow, received today.
At q meeting OF the Russo-Germa
economic commission, the dispatch
said, M. Brensky, the b~olshevist com
missioner OF and industry.
declared hat for the purpose OF meet
Ing Russia's debts to Germany. the
soviets were compelled to conclude e
foreign loan. the interest. he said
would be paid in raw materials.
AS q guarantee, Bronsky declared
Germany will be granted numerous
concessions affecting the natural re-
sources of Russia. Mg3
washington, .. c., June 24.-Any
concessions. commercial or otherwise.
given to Germany by the bolshevist
government in return for German loans
and other economic aid will be prompt
~ ~repudiated when the present gov
inner is o~verthrown. Russian ems
bassy officials declared today.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-06-27
Kaiser Rushes Aid to Austria
To Launch Counter Onfenslves

fore reinforcements make themselves
felt, is uncertain.
All the Austrian unrest, strike and
starvation reports are taken with a
grain of salt"
While many officials believe in strong
counter offensive measures in Italy
some diplomatic quarters ur,3 ID q
stroke in the Balkans. However. the
military view is that the western line
and that includes Italy-will be the
decisive battle ground. Experts say no
diversion should be permitted not even
to send American troops to Russia.
The possibilities OF a counter drive
by the italians are not overlooked by
advocates Of the idea of striking at
Germany through Austria, capturing
Trieste and crossing the Julian Alps
with Vienna and southern Germany
as detectives, are more convinced tina
ever that theirs is the right solution Of
the war.
Experts here regard 1t as not i'm
probable that Germanywi find it nee
essary to send such strength to bolster
up her failing ally as to make it inn
practicable for Ludendorff soon to re-
new the offensive in France.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-06-27
10000 Austrian Troops Wiped
Out BY Intrepid Italian Forces

tons. Great numb RS Of the enemy
have been wiped out and announce
ment Of huge hauls Of prisoners il ex-
pected hourly.
All the Italian gun lost on this front
last week are reported to have been
Er~ecaptured.
Nine Austrian divisions (108, 900 mem
have been completely annihiiated.
Fifteen Others have been worn out in
the San Dona Di Piaye region, where
entire regiments have been DESTROYED.
The total Austrian losses in the
ardv aaa are now estimated at more thar
wounded and captured are only 10000.
according to a seri-official statement.
Only Two Bridges Left.
The reports indicate that General
Diaz seized the psychological moment
for renewed and vigorous counter at
lacks along the whole river line when
the Austrians had only tWo bridges Of
q size. The Others had been swept
away by the flooded waters. leavinn
the enemy attachments on the west
bank short of food and munitions and
without means of obtaining reinforce
ments.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-06-27
MAY DRIVE FOES
BACK BEYOND OWN BORDER

tude. the retreat Of the Austro-
Hungarians from their newly won
positions must certainly contribute
to the spirit of revolt at home. The
adoption Of Won Hindenburg'a
strategy Of slaughter by Austro-
Hungarian leaders will now pro-
foundly react against German in
f1uences In the dual monarchy. The
casualties suffered bysthe Hapsburg
forces have been very heavy In
their adventurous Initiation Of Hin-
denburg's ruthlessness. There can
be no adequate explanation to the
war weary uobs in Austro-H Hun
gary crying for food and peace.
Austro-Hungary has not the mil
itaristic spirit of her arrogant
northern neighbor. There is good
eason to believe the population Of
the dual monarchy did not approve
OF the drive against Italy from the
start. Otherwise there would have
been a less demohstratiye attitude
OF protest against the food shortage
while the drive was underway.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-06-27
GUNNER'S MATE IS
COMMENDED FOR ACTION.

Washington, June 24.-Chief Gum
hers Mate Harry r. Chambers, Of At
,anta, Ga, commander of the naval
armed guards OIL IN American steamer.
today was commended by Secretary
Daniels for his conduct in an engages
ment between his vessel n an enemy
submarine May IL. After the subma-
rine has un~successfully fired four tor
pedoes Chambers u crew fired four
shots at the undersea craft, the fourth
shot striking the coming tower as the
U-boat submerged. Whether the sub
marine was sunk was not stated, but
the navy departments report said "A
heavy black smoke rose over the u
from the explosion of the shells"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-06-27
HUN VANDALS BLAMED
FOR WREcKING CHURCH

ST. Louis. Mo, June 24.-German
sympathizers are believed by federal
authorities TO have been responsible
for dissertation of the Hammett Place
Presbyterian church here. because OF
from the pulpit recently by the pas
tor.
When worshipers came to the church
Sunday morning they found the inter-
Tor in ruins. Furnishings had been
and a service flag TORN to shreds, pull
pit and pews hacked with axes, piano
destroyed M a bible and numerous
hymn books mutilated beyond repair.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-06-27
BY Carl. o. cRoAT,
United Press Staff Correspondent,

Washington, q. C., June 25.--In the
wake OF news that Italians have
crossed tho Pave and have the Aus
TRANS in complete rout, italian and
American military officials today eau
icned against premature hopes of a
complete victory.
According to information received
both by this government and the en-
bassy here, the Germans are now
fully awake to the Austrian peril and
are rushing Increasing numbers OF
Germans to stem the Austrian reverse.
The situation in Italy continues to have
many dangers. it was stated.
With the Austrians in disorganized
retreat cross the flooded Pave and
-harassed by the Italians, French and
British, such aid is the only thing that
will prevent an Austrian disaster with
consequent disruption at home, mill
tary men say.
They pointed out that the allies
might gain a turning point victory
now by taking the offensive. Whether
they could prepare for such action be-
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-06-27
H|NDENbURG MUST
Get ACTION SOON
German People Growing I'm
patient Over Failure to Win
His 0biectives New
Blow Expected.
BY WILLIAM PHILIP slMMs.
United Press Staff Correspondent.

With the British Armies in France
June 25.-Ideal fighting weather that
is almost unprecedented continues on
the west front, but there Is nothing
more serious than the continuous
jostling ~forsposition.
There is nothing more to delay the
Hindenburg's next thrust in the west
The Austrian offensive, scheduled to
FIJI in the pause on the Franco Brit
ish front, was expected to serve as a
heartener, but it was precisely the re-
verse.
While on a recent visit to Paris, i
told by a certain parsonage from
Switzerland hat German public opin-
ion Is becoming exasperated al Hin
denburg's delay. Plain spoken Ger
are calling the campaign a failure.
he said. pointing out the army has
failed to32reach any OF the promised
vital points.
A desperate attempt to redeem the
German fall down is expected shortly.
German soldiers formerly held pris-
oner In Russia have arrived on the
west front. Others are being rapidly
brought in. following abrief leave.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-06-27
BY WILLIAM d. sHEPHERD.
Written for the Untted Prass.

Washington, D. c.. June 26.-The
bolshevist doctrine has spread into
Austria.
What Lenine and Trotzky started In
Russia is working IN the Austrian
army. 1t is q doctrine that takes hold
in a hungry and downtrodden land, and
Austria. as can be seen by the food
riots In Vienna, is sufficiently hungry
to consider the ~preachment Of bolshev-
ism.
Italian army Is not to be ~discredited,
in any way. But it is only fair to say
that he Russian doctrine has had Its
part in what has happened along the
Pave. The nee bolsheYist tricked Ital-
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-06-27
BY J. w. T. MASON.
United Press War Expert.

New York. June 25.-Italy has
wrested the offensive from the
Austro-Hungarians. How far the
initiative can be pushed depends
on the condition of the heavily
flooded Piave river.
The Austro-Hungarian troops.
on the western bank of the river,
We're cut off from their bases of
supply by the impossibility Of
transporting materials across the
t%orrential stream. Italy may en-
counter similar difficulties 10 fol:
lowing up the present drive against
the invaders. If the Piaye sud
denly returns to Its normal slug
gishness, the retreat OF the Haps-
burg armies may then be turned
into q disastrous rout, that might
force the Austro- Hungarians to
abandon all the Italian territory
they now hold.
Whether the present offensive Of
the Italians reaches this magni-
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-06-27

Unable to force his way further than.
the immediate vicinity OF the west banl..
or the liver and with bridges thrown
across the stream swept away BY the
-sWlrling waters Of the flood pouring
down from the mountains, the enemy
might.
Leave Many Cannon.
so hasty was his withdrawal that lie
aeft a great many cannon on the west
BANK Of the Pave while his r~etreating
infantry columns, according to news
dispatches, are already being pressed
by Italian detachments thrown over to
the easterly side of the stream.
From the Montello plateau southwark
20 the Adriatic the same story
,*of the Austrian retreat. The Piave
v formerly enptied into he sea
quite near Venice, but in recent years
Its course was changed to it's present
location. In the first rush Of the Aus
trlan offensive. the enemy succeeded In
crossing the old river bed. which now is
a canal. From their positions there the
foe has been driven and the italians are
Telentlessiy pressing the pursuit.
The latest news dispatches from the
plave rlNer front tell ofIraiian bombing
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-06-27

units being thrown across the main
stream of the Piave, which seems to,
indicate that the Austrian retreat was
n Q stayed at the eastern bark OF the
river.
Offensive ForIorn Hope.
There is every indication that the
Austrian hunger offensive" has been
a forlorn hope for several days. The
effect of the defeat on the internal
conditions OF Austria-Hungary, when
once ne news is made public. can
only be .conjectured. but it may be that
the. Italians have dealt the enemy a
harder blow thar merely involved in
the military feat of pushing him back
across the Piave.
There have been no further reports
foreshadowing a. new attack in the
mountain sectors of the Italian front.
Thrilled by their signal victory In the
lower reaches Of their battle front,
however, the Italians and the allied
troops fighting iii the theater Of the
war may be expected to meet my new
move with the stubborn resistance
which SO far has nullified the efforts
of h Austrian empire to carry the
war into the plains Of Italy and still
the smurmurs of his soldiers with the
loot from captured cities.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-06-27
FIRST u. S. CHAPLAIN
is KILLED IN FRANCE
BY FRANK j. TAYLOR.
United Press Staff CORRESPONDENT

United Press Staff correspondents.
With the American Army in Lor-
raine, June 24.-Chaplain Walter F.
bankers, OF Worcester, Mass, died last
night of wounds received during the
German bombardment which followed
mass last sunday. He is the first
France. The doughboys considered
bankers the brayest and staunchest
friend they had. He recently was dec
orated with the french war cross for
carrying in wounded from No Mans
Land during n heavy enemy barrage.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-06-27
PLAN NEW ATTACK
ON LLOYD GEORGE
Abandonment Of Irish Policy
Due 10 Opposition Pact to
Renew CIamor For
His Blood.
BY K. WALTER.
BY Reciprocal News Agency.

London, June 25.-A lively many
sided attack on the government is X
pected in h house of on
Tuesday following the abandonment of
the irish policy on which Lloyd George
has declared he would stand o fall.
Failure to enforce CONSUMPTION has
aroused the scorn Of many of the tories
on whom the existence Of hi govern
ment depends.
Inability to produce q home rule bill
will bring Irish members back and their
rage will not be moderated by the
withdrawal Of conscription. The gov
eminent save given thelparty a a
time at home. Whether they feel it or
not, 1t is impossible for them to show
any gratitude for the arrest OF the Sim
Fem leaders.
caily supported the government Which
they were told that CONSUMPTION in
Ireland was possible and necessary
little pactfist group in the house will
have a field day. They rave nothing to
do but make trouble for any reasonable
opposition to Lloyd George by violently
supporting and SO discrediting 1t. Car
son will open the debate and lead his
tory detachment against the govern
ment.
Under normal conditions the fate OF
the government would be sealed but
imagination balks at an Asquith-DH-
Observation-Disclosures coalition, SO 1t
will probably survive.
From all sides this attack will be d.
rected against Lloyd George with the
object OF forcing him to announc or
accept a policy. But Lloyd George is
q great little a He has only to
point to the war situation and ring the
division bell and go back to Downing
street.
London, June 25.-The manifesto is-
sued by eight labor members OF the
British government, according to some
OF the morning newspapers, is con-
nected with threats of a serious split
in the labor party due, some papers
say, to efforts of a pacifist group to
embarrass the government In prosecut-
ing the war.
The Daily Telegraph says that the
party stands in imminent danger Of a
cleavage. which Will divide 1t into
several warning factions. The tele-
graph declares that speeches and ac-s
of the labor ministers have been
twisted and misrepresented to suit sec
ional purposes n that the minds Of
constituents have been poisoned
by fnsidtous propaganda. 1t charges
that q campaign is being waged ruth
iessiy to force labor out OF the ccai-
ton government and break up the
present administration.
George H. Roberts. minister OF labor.
ano George Nicoll, minister without
portfolio in the war cabinet are quoted
the Daily Mai as saying IN an in
that they are so sick Of the
mean lies and envenomed calumny of
their opponents within the past that
n would gladly resign, but feel that
Dy doing so they would be Sinking
n MANIFESTO seemed called forth by
the determination Of the labor execu-
I'VE TO move at a conference fixed for
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-06-27

These messages SAY the Austrian re-
treat across the Piaye in which the
Italians have already taken $4,000
prisoners has become q veritable rout.
u that Information from secret
sources shows that many divtsions ofi
German troops have been detached
rushed to the aid Of the Austrian army.
The Germans are said to- be thor
oughly awake to the probability OF a
complete collapse of the Alstro-Hun-
Earian government already struggling
with q half starved and riotous peo-
pie. In the event OF q complete Aus-
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-06-27
I. rs. = ~r~W%KRSke~~~~~~ " 49," ~
NEW WAR CREDIT Is
PUT UP TO REICHSTAG

stag this week will be asked to a g.
new vote for credit of 5000. 000, 600
marks according to the Berliner Tages-
blatt. This will raise Germany's war
debt TO 1873. 000, O0O, 900 marks.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-06-27
PERSONNEL NOW
TOTALS 100000 MEN

Washington. d. c.. June 24.-The
appearance of German submarines off
the Atlantis coast and the exploits Of
the marines in France have SO stimu-
lated recruiting that the enlisted per-
sonnet OF the navy now totals 10000
1926 officers and 423. sos men.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-06-27
ITALIANS R0ssPIAVE
Al HEELS OF E:'n|EImES
Austrians Hurled Back Across Flooded River lindar Morciess
f!re Ct General Diaz' Guns Only to Be Followed By KIM
victor EtnanuePs Troops Who Are Turning Rout Into Mil
tary Debacle. ,
GERMANY RUSHING TROOPS TO AID or her ALI
By United Press.

Tendon, June 24.-The Italians have crossed the Piave n fonr
Romas On 9 .f front Ct Ct more than 90 miles, # was learned from "A al.
on ne I opposite bank at Falze, Nervesa, Ponte Di Pave and Capo Sne.
and Oderzo "a 10 mile front. sS
3, Italy s Victory over the 4Austrians on the Pave front appears
!lkeiy 20 assume the proportions Of a veritable triumph for the Itals
aus q 9 disaster OF great magnitude for the defeated enemy.
Already 1t is announced in official dispatches from Rome. the
z austrian have have lost $4,000 men in prisoners and great quantities Of
nhaterlal, While the extent of their other casualties may be indicated
10y the thousands of bodies floating lin the waters Of the swollen river.
me Austrian losses total more than 10000 since the drive began.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-06-27
4 REPORT DENIED.

Washington. June 24.-Rumors cir
cuiated mo Colorado farmers that
the government Intends to tax broom
corn and other crops IS an acre. were
officially denied by the department OF
agriculture today.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-06-27

Every 1an IN North Jaw. Ne excert
three. own automobiles and they win
sopn buy, according to a local CORES
pondent
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-06-27

In proportion TO population, Austria
Hungary has the east telephone SER
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-06-27
FINLAND WAKING UP
TO GERMAN INTRIGUE
Now See Where Huns
Posing As Friends Have
Deceived Them.
BY JOSEPH sHAPLEN.

r.
Stockholm, June 25.@ThornweII
Haynes. American consul at Helsing-
fors today, notified Ambassador Nor
ris that h Firms are becoming aware
81 Germanyis real intentions toward
their country.
Until May Is. the Firms believed
Germany interviewed in Finland from
sympathy for Them Haynes said.
h Firms are realizing that h
fish.
Large German forces are moving
northward from Helsingfors, evidently
toward Thurman. German propa-
ganda is endeavorinK to pursuade the
Firms h q Great Britain is
to seize Thurman and Carelia. AT the
same time. Germany Is encouraging
q breach between the Finnish and
speaking classes, in order
eventually to dominate Finland"
discomfort is rapidly growing In.
Finland. The government is entirely
In the hands OF h Germans. The So
cialists are refusing to participate in
governmental affairs. owing to this
German influence.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-06-27

Women may serve in tha-na
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-05-11
ROYAL FAMILY
REVIEWS u. S. TROOPS

London, May liking George,
Qneen Mary, the Prince Of Wales and
Princess Mary today reviewed the
first parade Of United States selected
infantry ever held in London The
royal party stood just outside OF
buckingham Palace and saluted as the
Americans went by. The marchers
passed the palace just at noon
When the regimental colors and the
stars and Stripes were carried by
The King removed his hat As the
men marched past the Palace the Rcgi-
mental band from the Grenaders
Guard played THE Stars and Stripes
Forever There was a tremendous
cheering lhrong opposite the palace.
The American soldiers thus hon.
ordered today hail from all parts Of the
United. States They were trained at
Camp Gordon
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-05-11
SOLDIERS FATHER DIES
AT EAST SIDE HOME

William Jarius Thomas, aged 81
years, a we'll known Ottawa resident
died this morning at | o'clock AT his
home, j2i L. Main St, after SIX
weeks illness
Mr. Thomas was born in Berlin, n.
Y, May Sth. 1854, and came west with
his family when twelve years old, set
itlng in Brookfeld township Since
that time he has always resided in
La Sale county
His marriage to Ida Howe Rich
ardson took place in Seneca in 1879.
She with four children, ROllo Thos.
Of Los Angeles, Cal; Mrs. Dent Par
rolt of Chicago; Miss Maude Thomas
of this city; and Raymond Thomas, u
member Of Company c; and one step
son, Walter H. Richardson, of Pc Pue
survive
The funeral services will be at
o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the res
idence.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-05-11
GERMAN AIR SERVICE
BATTERED TO PIECES
BY ALLIED B|RDMEN
700 PILOTS AND 1000 MACHINES !
LOST BY TEUTONS DURING /
LAST DRlVE-ALLiES SUPREME
IN AIR.

London, May 1.-THE German air
service has been battered to pieces
Since March q it is estimated their
losses tota! 700 pilots, observers and
machine gunners. while 1000 ma
chimes have been destroyed
This explains the cessation of the
raids on London and Paris, the enemy
being forced to withdraw night pilots
for use in day fighting and observing
On the fighting front
Il is no secret that the British avia-
tiOn service saved the situation in
the early crucial days Of the drive
when Hindenburg flung forty divisions
against the British Fifth army, which
had only fourteen divisions
The German aviation service suti-
cred tremendous losses trying 10
gain supremacy of the air as low fly
ing British machines attacked and
broke up German communication
and supply trains with machine gun
ire and bombed newly constructed
railway centers thus delaying the Ger.
man advances.
British French and American avia
ors are bringing down enemy ma.
chimes at the average rate of forty
I've a day