St. Louis Post-Dispatch
August 7, 1918

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2 3c . Misher, Pat. ‘Offiee.) LOUIS: POST-DISPA G Only Evening Paper in St. Louis With the Associated Press News Servi ST. LOUIS, WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 7, “4918 —20 PAGES. WILFLEY LOSES 4 ST. LOUIS WA RDS COL. TORREY CAR: ALLIES THROW FORCE ACROSS THE VE 1 , — — ROGRESS BY . i BRITISH IN FLANDERS b Take Ground South of Franciscourt and 100 Prisoners Are Captured East of Braisne; Enemy Attack in Champagne Thrown Back. GROUND RETAKEN NORTH OF SOMME “mans West of Fismes ing for an Attack; Paris Hears of New Enemy Plans. By the Associated Press. ON THE FRENCH FRONT IN FRANCE, Aug. 7, 2:30 p. m.— | The allies today threw a force across the River Vesle. It met : ‘and defeated the Germans. The ty a strong counter launched Which was repulsed» by a | teenth and Market streets. Lan- violent A Franco - American force fotting on the northern . coe the river to the east of - Braisne last evening. It attacked 90 PEASANTS. PRISONERS IN CAVE, RESCUED BY AMERICANS Starving French Civilians Had Been Held Captive for Five Weeks by Germans. By the Associated Press. WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ON THE AISNE-MARNE FRONT, Aug. 7.—WNinety French peasants who had been living in a large cave near Ville-Savoye, southwest of Fismes, were rescued by the Ameri- cans, after having passed through two battles and remaining prisoners of the Germans for five weeks. When discovered by the Americans the peasants were nearly starved, their scant supplies of food having Seen almost exhausted before the last battle of the Vesle began. The refugees mainly were elderly men and women, with a few chil- dren. When the Americans arrived many of the peasants knelt in prayer at their deliverance. STRANGER DEMANDS $50,000 FROM SUBTREASURY HERE Cashier, After Hour’s Questioning, Sends Man to Observation Ward of City Hospital. A well-dressed, prosperous-ap- pearing man entered the United States Subtreasury office in the Fed- eral Building this morning and, pre- sentirlg a receipt for $50,000 ned “St. Louis, demanded that Cashier Francis J. We hand him that sum. Maginn's ä to comply with the request resulted in a prolonged argument on the part of “St. Louis,” which culminated in his detention by Stephen A. Connell, in charge of the secret service here. Connell, after questioning the man for more than an hour, learned he was Edward T. Lannon, a stranger in the city, who, with his wife, was stopping at the Aberdeen Hotel, Fif- non, apparently suffering from the heat, was sent to the observation ward at the city hospital. KERENSY AID ‘ASSASSINATED Soissons ST LOUISAN KILLED, 19 FROM HERE AND Eleven From This City Re- Today. LIEUT. LEE BROWN AMONG INJURED ) Five East St. Louis Men and One Each From Univer- sity City, Alton and Madi- son. Are Hurt. Today's army and marine casualty lists report one man killed and 13 wounded from St. Louis and imme- diate vicinity. One St. Louisan was killed in action and 11 wounded, and five East St. Louis men, one Uni- versity City, one Alton and one Mad- ison (III.) man were wounded. Eleven of those reported wounded are Marines. The dates of the casualties shuw that a majority of those wounded were in the great Franco-American counter offensive on the Rheim nt, which began July 15, and W restiited in the German retreat from the Marne. Those in the army casualty list are: Private Theophilus Canary, 24 years old, G Company, Twenty- eighth Infantry, a drafted man, of 2140A Salisbury street; killed in ac- NEARBY WOUNDED ported Wounded in Army and Marine Casualty Lists GEN. MARCH SAYS ARMY OF 5,000,000 PLANNED FOR U. 5., | | | | Chief of Staff Tells of War | Military Committee. ; MEN TO GO OVERSEA N PREVIOUS PLAN Program of Speeding Up * War to Be Continued. By the Associated Press. WASHINGTON, Aug. 7.—In urg- ing enactmnet of the administration man-power bill extending draft ages to from 18-16 45 years, Gen. March told the Senate Military Committee today that the War plans an army of approximately 5,- 000,000 men to be raised as soon as possible. ‘ While realizing the importance of the.measure, Gen. March said he did not believe it necessary to recall Con- gress before the present recess plan enpires on Aug. 24, providing the bill could be reported at that time. About July 30, Gen. March said the United States reached a decision to enlarge its military program to carry out the policies agreed upon at the recent interallied conference at Paris to speed up prosecution of the Department Plans in Out- lining Bill Before Senate Policies Agred Upon at Paris Conference to Carry Out Navy Department Reports Crew Department | Japanese Freight Steamer Torpedoed Aug. 7.—An American schooner ar- Winners in St. Loiiks Successful candidates and their pluralities. In the table also are given the pluralities in St. Louis of candidates for State offices: DEMOCRATS. *Thomas Bond *Richard A. Jones.. *Franklin Miller Edward D'Arcy A. A. O' Hallaron *Sterling E. Edmunds P. J. O’Brien *James E. King 9 . . *P. *Ben F. Gray *Edward S. Lewis H. C. Menne H. E. PLURALITIES IN ST. LOUIS OF STATE OFFICERS. X. P. Wilfley, 4940 *Uel W. *Unopposed. OFFICE. Circuit Judges (Six-year term) Circuit Judge (Four-year term) Circuit Judges Probate Judge Prosecuting Attorney Circuit Clerk Clerk Court Criminal Causes.... Clerk Court Criminal Correction License Collector Recorder .. Collector c See Congress, Tenth District. X Congress Eleventh District Congress Twelfth District United States Senator Seis cease tae 11,901 Herman Bader REPUBLICANS. 5416 M. Hartmann 4055 Granville Hogan 4634 Calvin N. Miller „C. W. Holtcamp Howard Sidener 9300 Nat Goldstein .F. & G. Knittel 660 O. G. Chapman »Charles F. Joy Edmond Koeln „ 19,220 J. W. Dunn 5 J. E. Meeker No candidate Win in 100 of 114 5 iat one in 7798 Selden P. Spencer - 8567 Baker *James T. Neville HATTERAS BY U-BOAT Took to Boats and Reached | Shore Safely. By the Associated Press. WASHINGTON, Aug. 7.—The Dia- mond Shoals lightship, off Cape Hat- teras, N. C., was shelled and sunk by an enemy submarine late yesterday, the Navy Department was informed today. The crew, which took to boats, reached shore safely. Off Nova Scotia Coast. By the Associated Press. A CANADIAN ATLANTIC PORT, Ut oni TS SUNK OFF Mfg I OPPOSED TO LOWERING DRAFT AGE ‘Only Proof of Its Necessity for Baile Victory Will Win His Sup- port of Move, Senator Says. United States Senator Wilfley; at his home, 5085 Vernon aven after writing his congratulations to Joseph W. Folk and assuring him of his ar- dent support in the general election, said to a Post-Dispatch reporter that he would return to Washington in a | few days and, ws it proven to him that victory is at s he will oppose lowering the age below 20 years. .“As long as there are older men able to serve, I do not want to see our youths at the front.“ said the Senator. “We carry no sore spots,” said Vote by Counties for U. 8. — DEMOC (Counties in —— — — returns. Only those countien ape show com whice 8 returns have deen received ne RR a 1.240 Cape. Girardeau “399 ‘ R * „e — the enemy and took more than 100 prosiners. . Shortly afterward the Germans launched a counter attack with a heavy artillery barrage, but could net dislodge the allies, who stuck to the positions y had won. The enemy a to have strong forces in this neighborhood. On the remainder of the front there was comparative calm, except for artil- tery fire. Senator Wilfley, when asked to com- ment on the result of the primary. “Words are inadequate to express Miller my appreciation of the loyal and un- selfish support of my friends. I shall support Mr. Folk and will advise all my friends to do so. The people have | ‘ decided the issue and I shall abide}: by their verdict. “I am writing this morning to Mr. Folk my congratulation, aesuring | R him of my ardent support. I stated throughout the campaign trat were ne rived here today with 85 members of the crew of a Japanese freight steam- ship which had been torpedoed off the Nova Scotia coast. The sub- marine came within a half mile of shore, according to the brief report which reached the Navy Department. The vessel was the Tokuyama Maru, of 7029 tons gross. She was sunk without warning about 200 miles off shore on Aug. 1, according to the crew. tion July 10. Second Lieutenant Lee M. Brown, 24, B. Company, Twenty-eighth In- fantry, of 5833 Von Versen avenue, severely wounded July 18. Corp. William Vogel, 35, First Ma- chine Gun Company, Eighteenth In- fantry, of 2751 Bond avenue, severe- ly wounded July 2. Private Albert M. Haus, 28, I Company, Twenty-eighth Infantry, of East St. Louis, severely wounded. war and bring it to an early con- clusion. Overseas Shipments Continue. Gen. March said the shipment of men overseas would be continued ac- cording to the program, now in ef- fect, for the present. The Chief of Staff entered into a general discussion of the entire sub- ject and the necessity for amending the present law. His statement was PARIS, Aug. 7 (Havas Agency).— M. I. Terestchenko, Minister for For- eign Affairs in the Cabinet of Pre- mier «Kerensky, has been assassi- nated at Poltava, according to the Hamburger Fremden Blatt. The identity of his assassins, it is de- clared, is not known. 728792288 8 * 25 — — 3 — 2 4 -. = 2 * 2 r > de * * ner a a oe a 1 rahe, well - * « . * . * 1 — * 2, 8 3 — =. * By the Associated Press. PARIS, Aug. 7.—French troops, last night in the Montdidier area gained ground south of Framicourt and southeast of Montdidier, the War Office announced today. Along the Vesle the French con- tinue to repulse German attacks, especially between Braisne and Sois- sons. The War Office announced that 100 prisoners have been cup- tured east of Braisne. Ciry of the bend in the Vesle, where turns northward to join the Aisne. region of Montdidier our made some local prog- Framicourt and south- of Mesnil St. Georges (west of ). “Along the Vesle the French last t repulsed German attempts La Grange Farm (west of - Braisne) and occupied the station at . We made 100 pris- ofning south of Auberive. It was a a K 2 l * — r > — . 2 * ; 9 = — — rf — : : * a 11 2771117 ifr A report July 6 said Terestchenko had arrived at Bergen, Norway, and would go to Paris. Since then there have been no reports concerning his whereabouts. Poltava is in Eastern Ukraine. Terestchenko, a wealthy young man of good family, joined the Ke- rensky Cabinet in 1917 and was For- eign Minister from May until No- vember. On the overthrow of Ke- rensky he was imprisoned by the Bolsheviki, being released in March of this year. BAKER IN ST. LOUIS 30 MINUTES War Secretary Passes Through on Way Back From Fort Leav- enworth. Secretary of War Baker was in St. Louis 30 minutes today on h way from Fort Leavenworth to Washing- ton. He arrived at Union Station at 8:30 a. m. and departed at 9 a. mi. The Secretary strolled through the station midway ahd was recognized by several persons who stopped him and congratulated him on the work that has been done by the War De- partment in equipping a me army and sending it to France. J. S. DESTROYER’S RECORD LONDON, Aug. 7.—It is announced that the United States torpedo doat destroyer Davis now holds the rec- ord in the United States Navy for submarine chasing. Since arriving in European waters in April a year ago, the Davis has over 74,- 000 miles. The American rane boat de- stroyer Sampson follows the Davis. with more than 72,000 miles. AMSTERDAM, Aug. 7.-—-Twenty- nine British officers recently escaped from a prisoners’ camp at Holzmin- Private Vitamarine Tasselo of East St. Louis; severely wounded. Private John Lafakis of Alton; se- verely wounded. . Joseph B. Small, 30, Seven- teenth Field Artillery, of 5142 Wells avenue; slightly wounded. William Zeuffert of Madison; wounded, degree undetermined. Corp. John L. McCarthy, 30 years old, of 6918 Highland avenue, de- gree undetermined, member of M Company, wounded July 13. The Marines Wounded. Those on the marine casualty list are: Corp. Milo Tebbe, 21, son of H. V. Tebbe of 4012 Juniata street; degree undetermined; wounded July 19. Private Hugh S. Miller, 31, of 5317 ote Brilliante avenue, former major le e baliplayer, once a member of the St. Louis Federal League club; degree undetermined. | Corp. Allen B. Tilghman, 27, Eighty-third Company, Sixth Regi- ment of Marines, of 5900 Nina place; degree undetermined. Private Arvid H. Hanson, 4025 Clayton avenue; degree undeter mined. Private Andrew T. Castlen, 29 years old, Eightieth Company, Sixth Regiment, of 4 Cornell avenue, Uni- versity City. Private Richard J. Gudeswits, 2606 North Fourteenth street; degree un- determined. Private Maurice H. Kranse of 39704 Juniata street; degree unde- termined. William W. Asikainan of 1044 Garth avenue, degree undeter- mined. - Private Henry A. of 2329 Washington avenue, degree undeter- mined. North Fortieth street, Past St. Louis. wounded, degree undetermined, July 19. Private Chilton D. Moss, East St. Louis, degree undetermined. Lieut Brown is a son of Dr. Lee Brown, and was a junior at Wiscon- sin University when he entered the second officers’ training camp at Fort Sheridan, III., last August. He was (>. ioned Nov. 17, and went wie January. His brother, Léeutenant Clarence C. Brown, Me years old, is in the Twelfth Engi- neers, a regiment recruited here last summer. Vogel enlisted at the army station here the day after on Page 3, Colamea 2, recrul Private Elmer F. Chapin of 1736 given to the committee behind closed doors. Questioned by Senators regarding the apparent “change of front” of the War Department in its war pro- gram, Gen. March told of the Gov- ernment’s decision in accord with the Paris conference. For the new program Secretary Baker and other officials concluded that there must be an extension of the draft ages. While about 3,000,000 men now are under arms, army officials think there should be approximately 5,- 000,000 men at home and in France. In order not to disturb the present draft system, and to avoid calling men who had been given exemption, extension of the draft ages is neces- sary. From Gen. March's testimony and other information received the com- mittee has gained the impression that while all men between the ages of 18 and 45 would be subject to military duty under the new law, it is Upon the suggestion of Senator Wadsworth that the draft system be exterided to the navy, Senator Cham- berlain announced that e!ther Secre- tary Daniels or Admiral Benson would be asked to appear tomorrow before the committee to discuss the proposal. Senator Chamberlain said he ®as not sure just when the committee would be able to report out the bill. is expected to return Saturday and the committee desires to hear him | before taking action. Under the unanimous consent agreement for vacation. recesses, the up when the Senate reconvenes with a final vote Aug. 26. This only can be set aside by unanimous consent hibition leader in the Senate, ex- pressed the opinion that unanimous consent would not be obtained un- less the draft bill could be taken up and disposed of with practically no debate. During the first seven months of 1918 the Post-Dispatch printed 60,322 Female Help “Wants"—4622 more papers combined. f eM — — 1 war-time prohibition is to be taken | and Senator Sheppard of Texas, pro- PARTLY CLOUDY TONIGHT, BUT. high as on Monday and Tuesday. proposed that those between 18 and | 20 years of age shall be kept in this country until the last call is neces- Secretary Baker, now out of the h. | la fall of .8 of a foot. | than the FOUR other St. Louis news- air in circulation and,temper the heat. the Eastern states and a teMmpera- ture of 106 was recorded at Wash- ington and Baltimore. ledo and 104. official records. Park; Bauers Band, at Park. 7:30 te 10 o'clock. NOT AS WARM AS TUESDAY . THT TEMPERATURES, &5 “ID Siro Yesterday: High 100, at 5 p. m.; low 82, at 7 a. m. Official forecast for St. Louis and vicinity: Partly cloudy tonight and tomorrow; continued hot, but the temperature will not be quite as Only a mod- erate degree of relief from the hot weather is promised by Forecaster Hays, though he says the temperature tonight and to- morrow will be not quite so hot as on Monday dnd Tues day. este rday’s maximum was 100 degrees, at 5 p. m., and the minimum was 82, at 7 a. m. Early temper- atures today were about 2 de- grees lower than yesterday, but WHERE WERE THE ANTI-FOLK the sun was shining brightly and). there was less breeze to keep the The hot wave yesterday reached Detroit, To- rrisburg, Pa., registered ll of these places the ther- readings established new In mometer Stage of river at 7 a. m.: 6.7 feet, Free Band Concerts Tonight. Poepping’s Band, at Lafayette Sherman he nominated I would suppert him. “I am still chiefly concerned with Stoddard I shall return to . winning the war. Washington in a few days and re- main and be there until Congress ad- journs. I assume tnat the revenue bill will be ready for presentation to the Senate by Aug. 26, but I shall be there before than time. In the new draft bill, which we will be called upon to consider, I think that lowering the draft age be- low 20 is unjust, and I wit fight it unless it is absolutely proved to me that victory is at stake. As long as there are older men able to serve, I do not want to see our youths at the front. Though i am confident of victory, I do not believe we should take any chances. Vast preparations are necessary for success. “During the rest of my term of office, I shall support President Wil- son in all his war measures, and shall advocate further organization of the civil forces of the nation that | the military man power of the na- tion may be supported with all the energies and resources that can be, mustered. “In the revenue bill, I favor im- posing heavy taxes on all profiteers, yet I feel that legitimate business must be safeguarded in every way possible and that the tax must not be so heavy as to injure business. “No man who keeps in touch with the news from the front can fail to be encouraged over the recent vic- tories of the allies. I sincerely think it is the beginning of a decisive vic- to 4 have no doubt but what Ger- many will proffer peace terms with- in the next three months which will offer greater concessions teh ever before. I do not favor accepting unless they justify By the Associated Press. BATON ROUGE, la. Aug. — The Senate last night voted 21 to 20 of the general 38820 05 3 DEATHS OF AGED PERSONS THIS MORNING FROM Meal. being only 4940. - 48-Hour Total Now Is 10—Man — — Gov. Gardner Three deaths of aged persons were | rolk, promised a plurality of reported to the Coroner this morn- for Wiifley. It was able to | — See only about 4000. | to the extreme heat. They . tail Mrs. Johanna Jansen, 86 years inh north | of 3657 Marine avenue; Mrs. Rebec- the of 704 Wash street. home. re This brings the total number of E anager deaths from heat to 10 in 48 hours. ell, that he would 5 Hl t 7 ** . 1 8 2 7 rf 1 d g An : ‘i 1 Hite il e