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THE WEATHER Snow, tlurrlei tonight, with temperature close to freezing; Saturday warm- SANDUSRY STAR-JOURNAL THIS NEWSPAPER RECEIVES THE FULL LEASED WIRE SERVICE OF THE UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION? LAST EDITION Sixteen Pages FIFTY-FIRST. YEAR, SANDUSKY, OHIO, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, -1917, NUMBER 8 U.S. TRANSPORT, INBOUND, IS SUNK Threat of Invasion of Bottling Up of Russian Baltic Fleet Causes Russ to Remove Naval Equipment. oao ncao roao oao oao oao oao EVACUATE REVAL; MAY German Fleet Far Superior to Russian; Three Islands Taken OaO OdO' OdO oao PETROGRAD German Fleet Near RussPort LOSS OF LIFE NOT KNOWN; CREW AND BUIJJ5TIX BERLIN (Via London) Oft. pained near the Mole on the western coa-st of Moon Ls- lund and by midday all it was ours," was declared in today's official statement, detailing operations in the gulf of Riga.

WASHINGTON', Oct. RusMan embassy officials today slated they are entirely without official cable advices regarding press that the provisional government has decided to move the capital from Petro- jjnid to Moscow. The evacuation of reported embassy by the United Press, occasioned much pessimism at tbt? embassy which admitted the military situation iu Russia is discouraging. PETROGRAD, Oct. 19--Two German boats were sunk in the Moon sound mine fields yesterday an official statement announced today.

PETROGRAD, Oct. 19--PetrO- Propaganda Designed to ravor of Kaiser. grad may be abandoned as the capital of Russia. "On account of the strategical situation," caused by the menace of a German advance from the gulf of Riga, it was formally stated today that early transfer of the capital from Petrograd proba- bly to Moscow was being prepared by the government. Evacuation of Reval, Russia's great naval depot just at the entrance to the gulf of Finland, was announced today.

Transfer of the capital from Petro- grnd to Moscow has frequently been considered by the new demociatis gove'nvmentV "At of the last German diive on land around Riga, it was formally stated such a step was planned. Appearance more than a month ago of a formidable German fleet in the Baltic and reports of an impending naval offensive against Petrograd caused a revival of the report. Democratic leaders have since the very start of the new republic regarded Moscow more suitable for the cap(Continued on Page Twelve.) Reports to Washington Indicate Libert Loan Nears Stretch At Good SPeed. Giant Submarines of Germans Roaming Seas: Danger to Crews Cause Mutinies. INTERNAL TROUBLE NOW ONLY POLITICAL BATTLE Mention of Old Leaders to Succeed Chancellor Gives People No Chance, By WEBB MILLBK, (United Tress Staff Correspondent.) LONDON, Oct.

19--Germany today is pouring vast amounts of money into neutral countries for propaganda designed to sway public opinion. According to authoritalive information here, expenditures for this work will total more than $80,000,000 on the present scale of lavishness. Sluch of the money is spent in subsidizing and influencing newspapers. In a number of cases Germany bought newspapers outright and managed them from behind the scenes Large amounts are also being paid agents to keep peace agitation going It was learned today thai on one occasion the German minister to Mexico von Eckhardt, subsidized a Mexican newspaper by furnishing it news print paper and securing for it, tolls fioe, the German communique and other German-made news. I In, leturn this newspaper was to feature the German communique on the first page and to bury the allied official reports inconspicuously on inside pages.

German-made editorials were also to be carried. In the year before China entered the war, authoritative information is that Germany spent $2.000,000 in that country thiough her agents, seeking (Continued on page 12.) AUSTRIAN REGIMENT OF SERBS HAS SURRENDERED King Constantine Said to B' In Serious Condition From Old Wound, Trains Running For First Time Month In Argentine Today CHARLES P. STEWART. (United Press Staff Correspondent.I BUENOS AIR'JS, Oct. in--For the time in twenty-four days some trains were running in Argentina today marking the government's successful step in combatting the general strike.

All those in operation today were under strong military guard. Even if the present -paralysis of business on account of the strike is ameliorated leaders predict a similar movement ahout the first of the year. Presumably the government, having trains running, will now turn its attention to other industries tied up bjr the jtrilw. BULLETINS WASHINGTON, Oct. 19-Persons close to Daniels and Admiral Mayo today were'apparently at a loss to explain any expected "important announcement" on anti-submarine war, reported to be anticipated in Wall-st circles.

The secretary and Mnyo are scheduled to discuss with President Wilson late today the result of Mayo's recent conferences in England. WASHINGTON, Oct. 10--An entire Austrian regiment with officers head, and carrying its own arms, has surrendered to Roumanians along the Busso-Rouinanian front, according to cables received today. The report stated that the regiment nas composed almost entirely of Mohammedan Serbs from Bosnia. The colonel declared that they were all Jugo- slavs and surrendered voluntarily in order to enlist in the Jugoslav legion now being formed out of the re-organized Serb army.

DANIELS COMING TO OHIO Detroit Has 80 Per ent of Quota Subscribed and Seill Climbing, WASHINGTON, Oct. 19-The second Liberty loan is developing the momentHm necessary for a smashing success. Although only one-third of the maximum has been subscribed the nation can reach this stupendous goal If it keeps on accelerating its pace as in the past few days. Flying squadrons preaching Liberty loan purchases to the small investor throughout the land. Officials believe that the number of subscribers will be amazingly large, and they are now driving at swelling the bulk of the subscribers as well as Natioinal Exchang FEW MEN ABOARD ASHINTON, Oct.

American transport inward bound from Europe has been sunk. The exact loss of life is mi known; She probably carried very few except the actual crew who manned her. News of the disaster reached the war and navy department this afternoon. It was withheld temporarily by the committee on public information which promised announcement at 7 o'clock. The war department has cabled General Pershing for further details of the sinking.

This is the first disaster to an American transport since the war started. Previously the German U-boats had made a massed attack upon the Boost Friday Small first expeditionary force sent abroad but without Cities In County Doing Well One rumor was that sixty-seven lives were lost Liberty bond sales for the week in mission would be unsuccessful. "Om 8 total CrCW 01 ftDOUl I lO. View Beral aed map showing ill dilation to Pttrojrad. Liberty Bond Sales Given Erie-co leaped to $413,050 with Fri- was nearly overcome with surprisel-- twisn ot iho when the residents informed him that I subscription of $83,150 at they purchase(i 2(000 TOrth of bonds banks.

during the first campaign and had not At headquarters it; was said that the determined as yet, what they would buy this time. $5,000 (Continued on page 12.) Citizens and Farmers' Banking company, of Milan, had passed its quota by $10,001) and the salesmen are still at work. The Castalia Banking company has reached and passed its quota. Banks are expected to receive subscriptions amounting to eleven percent of their deposits. Sunday, by proclamation of President Wilson, Is to be Liberty bond Sunday throughout the nation and Erie-co leaders have received assurance from the clergy of the city and county that they will deliver patriot- is addresses from their pulpits Sun- day.

They will especially urge the WnOleSalePS S3Y NO purchase of Liberty bonds as the one (5 Hj nn Mnrp sure and speedy way of ending the! ul Uctllliy fflOie UIUII war. Executive committeemen were hopeful Friday that Erie-co would reach its goal in this campaign. The county and city are expected to subscribe $1,157,450 for bonds. The committee will meet in PEOPLE TO Beet-Sugar Arrives. CANDY FACTORIES SHORT Many Hope That Germany Wins War, They Tell Bond Salesmen.

Federa Administratjon Says It U. S. ATTORNEY NOTIFIED Is Doing All Possible to Relieve Situation. Chairman Ramsey issues Statement Regarding Opposition" Offered, the subscriptions. Detroit was up to 80 per cent of Its quota today and still plugging.

The pro-German effort to hamstring the loan is dwindling under the government's threat of prosecu- the rooms of the Third HoOVer NOW GiVGS Ollt HoD6' Secon(1 LlDertv Loan camnaigi ichange Bank Friday is now being carried on in all tions. The middlewest---where this plot night to make plans for the last week of the-campaign which starts Mon-' day. Boy Scouts will begin an aggressive drive Saturday. Scouts selling ten or more Liberty bonds before Monday night will be presented medals from the U. treasury department at For Reduction In -Food Prices Jan, A sugar- shortage, one of the mosi Prosecutions of alleged pro-Germans in this city may follow the that parts of the county.

Bon.d salesmen, it is said, have recorded statements from people who refused to buy bonds for the reason that "they wanted to see Germany win the war." One salesman, it was declared "STAY IN BED TO KEEP WARM" MAY-BE-REALITY-Chicago and New York Are In Great Need, According to Dispatches, serious experienced in this city in i Prlday had re( ei ed sucn an answel years, was reported Friday by gro-' in eleven homes ithin the city dur- appropriate services at the High jeers, wholesalers and candy a one afternoon. are meeting with many and varied excuses from people whom they ask to LONDON, Oct. IB--British naval yesterday bombed the Vaenssenaere aerodrome "with sutisfactorj results" an admiralty statement announced today. All British machines safelj. Oct.

19--Former Kltlg Cuustantine of Greece reported In a critical condition tdday following an operation performed on account of" reopening of an old wound in his side. WASHINGTON, Oct. 19-An allied war parliamentary conference will be held in London in November, according to Rome cables. This is supplemental to the coming "Paris war conference" which will be almost strictly military. WASHINGTON, Oct.

19-Germany's giant pirate U-boats are now robbing foodships of their cargoes, stowing these within the submarine hold and (Continued on pace Sis.) centered--is in fact tu- to heavy purchases From all ceuters come re-1 school' Monday night, it is. announc-1 facturers. J. Bender of the Ben-' ports that citizens of Teuton origin ed. Addresses will be made by Chair- are "doing their bit." man R.

K. Ramsey of tlie county or- National army and national guard ganization and Postmaster James A. soldiers have already subscribed Special invitations have been 800,000 and these men are boosting, given the St. Mary's cadets and other the bonds wherever'they go. I patriotic organizations to attend the The unofficial totals wired today meeting.

from Federal reserve district head- Bond salesmen it was said Friday, quarters is as follows: Total Secretary the Navy Daniels will! subscribe for bonds. One young man, deliver a Liberty loan address at Coa brewery employe, told 'the sales- lumbus, 0. next Wednesday night. men that "he could not invest because taxes of his firm were to be high next Fourth Makes Gain. Tear Another man, a manufacturer CLEVELAND, Oct.

19--Rural com-: wno ears that the government may munities in the fourth federal reserve Con 5ca te his coal because his busi- district are rapidly approaching their ness sa to De no necessary to quotas in subscriptions to the second I tne welfare of the nation, would not Liberty loan, tbo headquarters com-! buv for that reas on. mittep here reported today. Many ag- a contrast to these cases, a sales- ricultural counties in Ohio and Ken- a relates his i to a house in the The names of two' local merchants tucky will have subscribed their full (Continued on page Six.) south end of the city. From the appearance of the place, be thought his Guard Is Placed Over Rosenbaum Bros. Elevator At B.

0. Yards To Protect Grain Shipped Here precautions are to be taken at it is intimated, may be donbled as the B. 0. elevaior to guaid against "possible pro-German activities, it was announced Friday. Rosenbaum Bros.

soon as cargoes of rye, valued at J260.00Q, begin to arrive from Minneapolis The first grain boat is expected next week. of Chicago, owners of the elevator, The Rosenbaum elevator here is op- have made application to the proper erated as a grain storage and clean- city officials to a special night ing house. Grain is brought In over watchman with police powers. The (the B. 0., cleaned at the elevator and is later re-shipped.

Until last year, several large boats brought regular cargoes to the elevator. Only one boat arrived last year. The recent burning of grain elevators in various parts of the country by alleged German agents, it is Is responsible for the eitra precautions thtrt an beiaj talus to gnard watchman will be armed and Is to be authorized to make arrests, and pursue other duties incumbent upon a police officer. He will be on duty Friday night. Insurance companies, having elevators and other so-called dangerous risks on their books at this time, ordered the special guarding of the local grain Mvrmge houw.

The gnia. could not btain oa the market. Sugar beets are just now being harvested. At the Catawba Candy company plant, President Black said they were well Supplied with New Orleans parafied sugar, but had no ordinary granulated sugar on hand. The par- WASHINGTOX.

Oct. 19-Patriotic sacrifices by the pub- He with regard to coal will be necessary this inter it was stated today at the fuel administration. The public was usked not to grow hysterical about the admittedly serious coal shortage in many cities. will bo supplied every domestic and war with injury should he again attempt to sell a Liberty bond to him. need it was stated.

The bond salesmen, it is said, have Meantime a "hand to mouth" pol- carefully recorded the names of all Icy was adUsed for consumers until persons who refused to buy bonds I suspension of great lakes navigation nmiwllrl I wln Probably be included among the I s4 where to ames the allegod Germa sympa before beet suearanoeared i thlzera One these il i UC1U1C UCUL Kppettl eu a A nt A alleged, ordered a bond salesman! from his store and threatened him and took down, also', in so far as was ised T- i- HIGH i IOT tL The i nt early in December makes available enormous quantities of coal diverted as from the northwest loute. the i When appeals to state fuel adminls- openly trators and local dealers absolutely declare( i i empathy for the Ger- tall to provide neocssan oon- 100 pounds, due to the shortage, many parts of the to two pounds. Others, better supplied, sold from five to ten pounds to sentiment they found Chairman customers. The prevailing price over ou ty Ubcrt Loan retail counters is nine cents a pound, i Friday "It is Inconceivable that some very respectable pro-German citizens are displaying sentiments. This mfor- Some grocers, however, were 10 cents.

The sugar shortage is prevalent in refaif known i dtors and throughout Ohio, has telegraphed to local wholesalers for a supply The request could not be met. Ail on hand In Sandusky, it wa plained, is being held to meet domestic needs. sumers are urged to wire tho federal fuel administration here. It would attorney a'. Cleve- 'not sui prise officials it public authorities where there is an acute After reviewing with considerable shortage draw upon the nearest big nt the reports submitted coal piles to prevent women and chit- ilative to the pro-German dren freezing in their homes.

Intimations that luxury industries be cut off from coal first and this statement that hoarders would be forced to disgorge were again given at the fuel administration. The vvar was represented as having plete record I most com- made. of the feeling of this community. In added 'adopted children 1 to a family already in difficulty to supply its brood with warm clothing. "Then somebody simply has to stay in bed to keep warm," said D.

H. instances their ancestors" came! Nims. first assistant'to Administra- a (njs ctrantrj (0 jgugpg the a nny tor Carfield. I ot militarism against whii Lower foot Coining? WASHINGTON. Oct.

public will get lower food prices by the new jear. That is the latest food administration pledge with the single IF the matter of whether farmers and tallers with the govein- ment to check soaring rates. Retail grocers have already pledged Food Administrator Hoover that the; will work harmoniously toward price redoctfcn. Neither the retail market (Coutiaual OB site Six.) igainst which our coun-1 "The war's demands for coal are try is now fighting, but they seem to i illustrated in the case of one munition have forgotten all those things i plant which has increased its output they ever knew them. Regardless 2,600 per cent and is running 24 their former pro-German sentiment, they should be big enough to realize now that they are Americans and with America in the war and that we have got to wtn.

These people ar not going to be permitted to contaminate this community to any great extent with their pro-Oermnn propaganda. Eris-co ts going come through CLEAN this time with her 'ull allotment. Pro-Oermanlsts are being seen and talkei to. It will time enough to consider drastic these efforts faifc" hours a said Nims. ''We also are treating our allies as we treat ourselves.

The country is producing more coal than last year anil the only coal problem is careful handling of what we have got. Extravagance on the public's part will only aggravate matters. The people may to with regard to real as well as food and we expect them to endure It Hke good But we are doing everything the government possible cu 4e ia bring rel.oi tt emergency." NEWSPAPER! iNEWSPAFERr.