Orange Daily Leader (Orange, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 33, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 6, 1918 Page: 1 of 4
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worn* pursuant to call of the proti-
dorit, F. W. Hustmyre.
A few of the stockholders and a
few of the citizens of the u>wn wno
,»re not stockholders In the corpora-
,tlon were presenti
| Who Meeting was called to order by
pr. Hnetmyro, who stated that the
tjhnnual report of the fair association
Ssould be read by the assistant secre
Ury, J. H. David. The report showed
*« the fair fas been making money
»er since it was incorporate^ seven
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what the wise call a superstitious
strain, and some of the stories told in
this connection tax ones Incredulity a
great deal, bat there la one incident
bordering on the miraculous for whlca
I can vouch. It happened recently
feverleh activity on the part of the
enemy, and it was clear that he con-
templated a big attack somewhere, bat
the difficulty was to find out exactly
where. The fierce gunfire died down
and the enemy began to push fonraru
troops, mostly Germans, who bad boon
brought for this special purpose.
They advanced against our position*
In mass formation, and1 such was their
persistence that they carried the firs*
positions and were pushing on toward
that second when a strange thing hap-
pened. The story of this Incident as
It was recounted to me by a British
officer, who was present during the
operation, and has since embodied his
story in a plain, matter of fact offi-
cial report, is appended:
Two fine battalions of enemy troops
were pushing forward along the lower
slopes of. the mountain on which our
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step lively across the sands.
They wwe well supported by artil-
lery, add in spite of the fierce fire
to which they wore subjected by our
riflemen and machine guns, they were
making headway at a point where
their progress was a very serious men-
ace to oar forces. From ledge to
ledge the enemy pressed on, gaining
for further advances,
ground steadily, and clearing the way
for further advances.
We could hear the exultant shouts
of victory from their lips, and then
the miracle happened. Warning shouts
came from the ranks of the Huns, ana
in response to it the enemy looked
up into the clouds. The sight that
met their gase was calculated to
freeze their blood. High up in the
hills the snow had become detached
from its rocky resting place and wa»
sweeping down In one great ava-
lanche. There was no time to gat <pt
turning the fire of our riflemen. >
In a few minutes’ time the fore-
most figures rose, ran to the veto*
with pontoons, which they flung up,
and on them the first man sprang,
guiding the pontoons out into the
stfeam. Dp to then our guns had been
silent, but now they barked out an
Washington, March 6, 1918—United States proposes to keep
hands off of the Japanese Siberian situation, according to official
intimation today.
As exclusively announced by the United Press, this govern-
ment did not give approval of expedition into Russian territory^
On the other hand definite objection would serve no good purpose
at this time. However, the problem still admits of alteration through
above official, though to date the Allies agree that Japan be allowed
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toenter.
Whether the fact that the United States withholds approval
will deter the Japs penetrating Siberia is unknown.
Persons close to the Japanese Embassy, however, still insist that they
want America's approval of the move.
Japanese press comment reaching here indicates a growing division
among the Japanese on Siberian action. This split plus American apppro-
val, may result in an alteration of Japanese plans though the Allies agree
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Washington, March S-7-That Nicholas Lenine, Bolshevi-
ki Prime Minister, is deliberately attempting to deliver rev-
I olutionary Russia into the hands of Germany is the substance
of a highly important communication received in Washing-
ton from unquestionable, but confidential source.
The communication also.shows that Lenine is trying to
arouse the Russians against “Militarism of the Entente”
This development is particularly significant in view of the
Japanese threat against Siberia.
I This can be stated positive as the situation respecting
the perplexing Far Eastern situation. The American lack
of assent to the proposed program of Japan is in no wise
based upon fear or suspicion of Japan. This government
has made it clear that Japan would be the natural party to
Jntervene if intervention is deemed necessary.
* In Lenine the Russian government now sees the man be-
hind the treachery in revolutionary Russia. Trotsky offi-
cials believe that the spirit that is trying to keep the revolu-
. tion alive should be honored. ; >f f •
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Austin, March 5—When the Cope statutory bill came up
in the house this morning, Tilotson made the point of order
that it could not be considered as statewdrirohihition, as
sustained.' oHerad 'pS^^S!
ATTACKING COLUMN WIPED OUT aUy(
The ihirply outlined figures of tbi
steadily advancing ttoop* disappeared
as in a flash, and in thetr puce there
was a great white mass beneath whlca **
they were buried. The incident hap-
pened in full view of the whole enejer !
forces, and the troops advancing to **
support the men buried under that ***«
terrible avalanche set up a cry of
terror, broke ranks sad fled panic-
stricken, discarding arms and every-
thing else in their eagerness to; get
sway. f '■ ■!-1 “* 1
The henror ef the thing so imprimis "*T
the rest qt the enemy troops that the
attack had to be abandoned. It ws»
vsia that tfco officers tried to rally ****
the men. They refused to be rallied. .
London, March 5.—The British steamer was submarined
today the admiralty announced this morning. Only six per-
sdris Srare saved.
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The Henderson School Junior lied
Cross, recently organised, will give a
patriotic concert Friday night', March
the 8th, at the High School «v.di-
A toriuni, for the benefit ai the can»e.
A sin nil admission, 8 and 10 cents, will
llid* charged. The public in ‘general
should encourage and \ support the
movement. The stronkzit appeals
March 5.—Through allied channels it was
declared tint the United States does not as-
e intervention in Siberia, and the allies have
informed Japan. The United States has not protested
against intervention, jbut has merely in a friendly fashion,
let Japan and the allfts know it does not consider the step
coming from tin- Whitt House are
those calling upon all citizens to take
time , to enter enthusiastically, in co-
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.patriotism of Ugcn. ;.ud etuS-i
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IRSterdam. March 4.—Japanese intervention in Siberia
either lend to Russo German agreement against Japan
n understanding between Japan and Germany, accord-
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newspapers received here today.
lowing an intestinal operation.
March 5.—Raiding' activities continued along the
at and tidy today, General Half reported tka
made defendant ia a
Coamauion, which cl
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Orange Daily Leader (Orange, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 33, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 6, 1918, newspaper, March 6, 1918; Orange, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth564892/m1/1/: accessed April 26, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Lamar State College – Orange.