The Bismarck tribune., November 09, 1918, Image 1

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THE WEATHER
GENERALLY FAIR.
TXIRTY-EIGHTH YEAR.
Tournay
mile front.
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FRENCH SOIL IS ALMOST
FREED OF HUN INVADERS
YANKS GAIN THIRTY BILES
TROOPS ENTER BOSNIA.*
Safortiki, Nov. 9.—Allied troops have entered Sara­
jevo in Bosnia, according to an official statement from
French headquarters. It was at this place that Arch­
duke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was assassinated.
FORCE ENEMY FROM MEUSE.
While the'German government is considering the allied terms,
the British, French and Americans are carrying on successfully the'
task of freeing French soil from the invaders.
On the north, the British have captured Maubeuge and driven the ,^en^
Germans back. Along the Scheldt, where the British hold part of jjas
iay. Field Marshal Hatg's men have crossed the river on a nine
CONTINUE ADVANCE
General Petain's army who hoi dtlie ccnter of the allied advance,
•continue their inarch toward the Belgian frontier, south of Maubeuge.
The French have driven the Germans from nearly all the natural
defenses west of the Franco-Belgiun border, and it their advance re-| involution
mains the pace of the last two days, the French should reach the
frontier at some points before nightfall.
East of the Meuse, the American troops are advancing toward
Montmedy and the Breiny iron fields. The forward movement is on
the front north and south of Danivillers. Further north toward Sedan
there has been only artillery and'machine gun lighting.
Most of them declared ^haT'sincc their government is quitting
and they appear to. be convinced that it is, it was absurb for them to
ueglect the opportunity to surrender.
LAST IMPORTANT PORTRESS
Loudon, Nov.^9.—rMaubeugge v:as the last important Frciteh
fortress in the hands of the Germans. Before the war it was con­
sidered the fortress of first class? and guarded the Charlcroi route into
France by the way of the Sambrfc River.
The town is situated on both banks of the Sambre and was
founded,in the 7t|h century. Several famous battlefields of the French
wars prior to 1800 are in close proximity of Maubegge.
Maubeugge was taken by the Germans after heavy fighting with
the British and French late in 1914. It is within a few miles of the
Belgian harder. Charleroi is about midway between the two.
FEAR BOLSHEVIKI
Archangel, Nov. 9.—Abject terror that the Bolsheviki are coming
back to kill and rob reigns in. the peasonts back of the river lines.
The correspondent who has just returned, from the Dvina front says
the peasantry is full or hatred against the Bolsheviki, but afraid to
fight. They have seen many of their comrades killed or slowly tor­
tured when vainly suspected.
YANKS ADVANCE.
Wtfth tl^e-American Army on the Se­
dan Front»v Nov. 9.—The American
army easltbf the Meuse continued to
advance tc&tay despite strong machine
gun resistance, both north and south
of Danviiliers.
CAPTURE MAUBEUGE.51!
London, Nov. 9.—The British forces
have captured the fortress of Mau
beugo.
NO WAR EVENT.
Home, I)Tov. 9.—"No war event is
Reported on the Italian front," says
(the war office statement under Fri­
day's date. 'The conditions of the
armistice are being carried out."
LAST ARTERY SEVERED.
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Washington, "Nov. 9.—Capture oi
Maubeuge, by the British, General
'March today sara, marks the definite
severance of the last German artery
to that sector of the front. Summar­
izing the allied successes since the in­
augurating of the forward movement,
he pointed out that tne Germans have
been driven G4 miles further from
Ptu-is and territory they occupy in
France has been reduced from 10,000
square miles to less than 2,500.
The American first.' army under
General ePrshing has advanced 30
miljkS' in the last eight days.
For instance, he said,- in New York,
the stevedores who were engaged in
losing supplies for the expeditionary
forces stopped work and did not re­
turn at all on that day or next day
and army shipments, of food were thus
delayed.
In commenting on this incident, he
made the statement that the Ameri­
can army would be in France for
oome time even when peace is
dared.
BUY
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MEDALS FOR HEROES
OF BATTLE OF YSER.
Paris. Nov. 9.—Medals commerora
ttvp of the Battle of the Yser in Octo­
ber, 1914, Are being awarded now to
every man, French and Belgian, who
took part.
BUY w. s. s.
ART TREASURES LEFT
TO FRANCE ®Y HERO.
Paris. Xov. 9.—Splendid art collec­
tions and an estate at Grosboia have
been bequeather to the French gov­
ernment by Captain Berthier, Prince
de Wagram, great-grandson of Na­
poleon's famons marshW, *Hio died of
wounds iWcalve dinf puttie shortly af­
ter being captured by the Germans.
Washington, Nov. 9.—Wresting from the enemy: his last hold by the soldiers' council to remain at their posts. The defections, it
on the east bank of the Meuse is reported by Genef&l Pershing in is reported, were confined to the ninth army corps, [which was re
his Friday evening's communique. Large captures of munitions cruited in Schleswig-Holstein. jjv
are noted. American aviators carried out bombing sihd machine
gun attacks behind the lines.
(By Associated £regs)
WELL KNOWN
OLIVER COUNTY
MAN IS DEAD
Secretary of State Thomas Hall to­
day roceived word of tlie death of
Walter Etherlngton, a well known Ol­
iver county young man, in the Man
dan hospital from influenza. Mr. Eth­
erlngton, who passed jfsvay yesterday,\
was a son of W. J. Etherlngton, whom
he assisted with the management of
the Hall rstnch in Oliver county. The
/deceased was 28 years old, was a grad­
uate of the mechanical department of
the state agricultural college, and was
considered one of the aiblest and most
progressive young farmers of the
Slope. The deceased Is survivid by
his parents, by a brother in France,
•by a siater, Agnes, training art: De­
troit, Mich., for Red Cross nursing and
by two sisters at home.
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General March characterized the
publishing of the ernoneous announce
ment of the armistice "as very bad,
for the military program of the Unit­
ed States."
THOMAS HALL,-
0ut
t^e
organ}ze(i a
ants regembliiie
GERMANS GIVE UP arrived from Vienna. Places in tile coaches occupied bv Count Leo
With the American Army on-the-Sedan Front, Nov. 9.-"What P°ld Von Berchtold, former foreign minister of Austritf Htfngary, and
is the use of staying out there to be killed on the last day," was the -Prnice of Schoenburg were taken and the noblemen were ejected,
comments of prisoners brought in by scores yesterday by the Anier- Bands of disorderly soldiers installed themselves on the root's of
ieans
the Soviets.
Insists That Fuel Administra­
tion Keep Anthracite Com­
ing Into State.
Advising National Fuel Ad minis
tor Garfield that with but fifty per­
cent of North Dakota's anthracite ton­
nage delivered, delay at this time is
intolerable, Federal Fuel Administrat­
or Baker of North Dakota Friday even­
ing wired that consumers in this state
preferred to pay any reasonable in­
crease in the cdst of tacir coal in
order that controversies over wage
differences at the Superior docks
might be adjusted, and the general
walk-out which, has resulted in the
suspension of all work there be epded.
Capt. Baker was informed of the walk­
out in a wire from the Wisconsin
state director of United States em­
ployment service at Milwaukee, who
stated the dock laborers had quit be­
cause of dissatisfaction with their
present wages.
Bituminous soal shipments to date
are only 70 per cent of what North Da­
kota should have, but domesticestocks
on hand are generally satisfactory.
Shipments of Wyoming and Montana
coal have been fairly good, tout anthra­
cite receipts have been below stand­
ard all fall,( and the present com­
plete suspension of operations at the
Superior docks ois disastrous.
A PROCLAMATION.
By direction of the National War Council and special request of President Wilson the
United War Work campaign will open November 11. This campaign is in behalf of the seven
agencies doing welfare work aiid- comprises the following: Young Men's Christian Associa­
tion, Young Women's Christian Association, National Catholic (War Council, Jewish. Welfare
Board, War Camp Community Service, American Library Association
essential and vital to the comfort of our soldiers, nurses and other war workers, and each
conducive to the morale of our army.
The need of these combined agencies is greater than any amount previously asked. North
Dakota's "quota is $675,000. While this may seem like a large sum it is certainly the best way
to care for the wants of these great organizations, for it saves the expense of a separate camT
paign for each. We have contributed freely to these agencies separately. $ow tet us do
equally well when dealing with them, collectively.
Let us express our appreciation of the splendid work of our boys Dy responding gener­
ously to this cause that brings to them the comforts of home and*the knowledge that we have
them and their welfare ever foremost in our thoughts.
Done at the Capitol at Bismarck this 7th day of November A. D. 1918.
By he Governor:
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Secretary of State.'•
BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA SATURDAY, NOV. 9,1918.
REVOLUTION IN GERMANY
SPREADS TO LARGE CITIES
BAVARIA SETS UP REPUBUC
Copenhagen, Nov. 9.—The uprising in northwestern Germany is
reported to have spread to Hanover, Oldenburg and other cities.
Generally the revolt is not attended by serious disturbances.
Four thousand men attempted to overthrow the Military author­
ities in Altona, across the Elbe from Hamburg, but that town is now
quiet. The German guards on the Danish border haye been ordered
Reports from the Danish border tovVn of Danrup say all is quiet
in Sclileswig.
PRESIDENT OF REPUBLIC
Eisner is a newspaper man on the Munich paper. He first cunie
to pubic attention in 1905 as a gifted speaker at socialist meetings.
He was first arrested July 19, 1918, after writing that Germany
mobilized her forces early in 1914.
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Paris, Nov. 9.—Kurt Eisner, a Munich newspaper man a^ud prom-
inenj£'s^i^circi^ri^e^oTtTcTeQutfoTw^
in the Bavarian capital. Some reports designate him as presi-
jjavarjan republic, which has been proclaimed. Eisner
committee consisting of workmen, soldiers and peas-
Only scant inform oiutnarrives from Germany referring to the
RAILROAD STRIKE
London, Nov. 9.—A general railway strike has begun in Germany
according to a Copenhagen dispatch, quoting German advices.
CHAOTIC CONDITIONS
Chaotic conditions in Austria are described by a traveler who has
the cars.
Stores in villages along the way have been pillaged and food­
stuffs carried off.
Reports confirm that anarchy prevails in interior Austria. The
Burgois fearing Bolsheviki movement desire allied intervention.
TO END
DOCK WALKOUT
FORYANKSTO
OPEN MONDAY
Teams in'Bigmarek Hope to
Raise $15,000 Before
Noon Hour.
Bismarck will formally celebrate
Germany's signing1 of the armistice
dictated 'by the allies, and whose ac­
ceptance means unconditional sur­
render, with a "peace drive" for the
Yanks to begin promptly at 9 o'clock
Monday morning. ti the armistice
should chance not to be signed by
that time, the drive will go on as
scheduled, for, in peace or war, the
seven big organizations for which this
campaign is to be staged are the
Yank's one best bet.
The capital city has been districted
by wards, and a captain, with five
teams of two men each, has been as­
signed to each ward. A minimum al­
lotment has tentatively been assigned
each producing citizen. The amounts
are so small that it is not expected
that anyone will wish to subscribe
less.'than the amount assigned. There
will be no objection to over-subscrip­
tions, but it is not desired to greatly
exceed Bismarck's quota, which is
|1J,000, or equivalent to Mess than $2
for each man, woman aad child in the
capital.
Subscribers will be asked, wherever
possible, to pay 'by cash or check with
the subscription. The amounts are
all small there will be two thousand
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The fact that peace appears close at hand does not minimize the need for these agencies.
When hostilities cease our soldiers will be gathered in camps where the cheering, helpful in­
fluence of these army homes will mean as much to them as at any previous time,
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Salvation Army—all
LYNN. J. FRAZIER, r-
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Governor.
Berlin, Nov. 9,1918.
GETS WEDDING SHOES
ON CARD OF ANOTHER.
N. E. A. Special to The Tribune.
Amsterdam—A young Viennese
bride had obtained a sboe-card which
would would be of not use to her at
the end of a fortnight, but her wed­
ding day was fixed for five days
ahead! She hit upon the plan of-bor­
rowing a friend's card and obtained
a pair" of shoes in time for her wed­
ding. The authorities got wind of
it
and had her arrested, but the ten
der-hearted judge melted when he
thought of the bride standing at
the
altar to bar© feet.
ABDICATION OF EMPEROR
OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED
IN GERMAN WIRELESS
PARIS, (6:15 P.M.)—NOV. 9.—THE ABDICATION OF EMPEROR
WILLIAM IS OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED FROM BERLIN AT NOON,
ACCORDING TO A HAVAS DISPATCH FROM BASEL.
THE HAYAS AGENCY WHICH TRANSMITS THE ANNOUNCE­
MENT OF EMPEROR WILHELM'S ABDICATION FROM BASEL IS
THE SEMI-OFFICIAL FRENCH NEWS AGENCY.
London, British Wireless Service, Nov. 9.—A German wireless receiv­
ed in London this afternoon states:
The German imperial chancellor Prince Maximilian of Baden has
issued the following decree:
"The kaiser and king has decided to renounce the throne.
"The imperial chancellor will remain in office until the questions con­
nected with the abdication of the kaiser the renouncing by the crown
prince of the throne of the empire and the kingdom of Prussia, and the
setting up of a regency has been settled.
"For regent he intends to appoint Deputy Ebert as imperial chancel­
lor, and he proposes that a bill shall be brought in for the establishment
of universal suffrage and for the establishment of a constitutional
German national assembly which will settle finally the future form of
government of the German people and of those peoples which might
be desirous of coming within the empire."
Paris, Nov. 9.—GermanyVarmistice delegates were received by
Marshal Foch yesterday in a railway car in which the commander and
chief has his headquarters. When the delegates' Credentials were re­
ceived an4 approved, the leader of the enemy delegation announced that
the German government has been advised by President Wilson that
Marshal Foch was authorized to communicate to them the allies' condi­
tions. Marshal Foch then gave the terms in a loud voice, dwelling on
each word. The Germans were prepared by advance information for
the tenor of the terms as a whole, but hearing them word by word seem­
ed to bring to them for the first time the completeness of the German
defeat.
Erzberger then asked for a cessation of hostilities in the interests of
humanity. This request Marshal Foch flatly refused. The delegates, hav­
ing requested permission to send a delegate to Spain to communicate
with that place by wire, then withdrew.
The German delegates are lodged in a country house, six miles east
of Compeigne and 30 miles from Marshal Foch's headquarters.
With Foch at the time of the interview were Major General Ma*x
Weigand, his assistant Vice Admiral Sir Roslyn Wemyss, first lord of
the British admiralty, and Vice Admiral William L. Sims, American
representative.
REICHSTAG TO ACT.
It is regarded probable in well informed circles that Prince Maxi­
milian will today communicate the terms of the armistice to a committee
of reichstag leaders and will himself convey their vote to authorize the
plenipotentiaries to sign the armistice.
Vice Admiral Sims was present in person at the conference on ar­
mistice terms yesterday.
MAY GET REPLY BY NOON.
It is probable that Germany's reply to the armistice terms will be re­
turned to Marshal Foch's headquarters by the same courier who carried
the armistice terms to Berlin, in which case no answer can be received
before mid-afternoon. It is possible, however, that Germany may use the
wireless, in which case a reply may be received by noon.
DISCUSSED AT HEADQUARTERS.
Washington, Nov. 9.—Armistice terms are being discussed at Ger
grand headquarters. Included among those attending the conference
of the German military leaders was the kaiser. By many here the meet­
ing is regarded as the last, at which the kaiser will appear as the official
war lord. Official Washington awaits developments with confidence and
calm. It was reiterated today there would be no delay in informing the
nation as to the answer of the Germans, once it is delivered.
REVOLUTION SPREADING.
London, British Wireless, Nov. 9.—A telegram received at
Copenhagen from Brunswick states that Emperor WilhebtTs son
in-law, the Duke of Brunswick, and his successor, has abdicated.
It is reported in Amsterdam that a revolution is spreading all
over Germanv. Another dispatch from Amsterdam says that^^
owing to the rush on the banks of Berlin these institutions have^
stopped payment.
NO OFFICIAL NEWS AT WASHINGTON.
Washington, D. C., Nov. 9.—Abdication of the German em--"
pcror has been officially announced Uk the French chamber of
deputies!! In connection with this information, which came by
British wireless, the state department wishes it emphasised that
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