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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
BELGTANS START
new ATTACK ON
GERMAN INVADERS
King Albert Leads Army
Against Foe = kaiser's
Veteran Troops Rushed to
Ftance-Reserves Replace
Them.
ANTMERP. Sent. Il.


King Albert led his army away from
Antwerp today for another offensive
movement against the Germans. while
Belgian volunteers are carrying on an ac-
tive campaign in the extreme northwest
ern part of Belgium against Uhlans who
are ralding isolated districts in west
Flanders.
Fights are reported from Waereghem,
st. Eloi and 1nglemunster, where the
Belgian volunteers were successful At
1seghem 1S0 Belgians attacked 800 Uhlans
who were ambuscaded IN houses. Ga Ger
mans are reported to have been killed and
a number wounded, while 30 others were
made prisoners. The balance fed
The Belgians lost four men killed and
II wounded.
Another German deta chment is reported
TO have been defeated by Belgans near
Alost The Germans lost number of
men in killed and wounded and seven
wagons
One hundred regiments of German in
fantry Cabout 100000 mem and artillery
forces with 40 guns passed through Liege
toward France on Tuesday and Wednes-
day.
The Germans are Withdrawing their
main forces and sending them into
France in enormous numbers. But there
are no signs that they contemplate the
general evacuation of Belgium as those
withdrawn are Immediately replaced by
troops OF the second line and from the
navy reserve.
A continuous stream of trains Is pass
ing through AK la Chapele carrying
fresh troops to the scene of battle in the
south. and it is believed certain here
that the Germans again are hoping to
resume the offensive.
Reports that the Germans were actually
evacuatng Brussels were set at rest to-
day when Couriers arrived here from the
Belgian capital. now held by the enemy.
They reported that the troops which have
been holding the city have been with
drawn to go to the French front, but
that their places have been taken by
members of the naval reserve who are
acting as infantry, and by troops from
the landSturm
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
WEST CHESTER FAIR
Is PROVING HUGE !.
SUCCESS THIS YEAR.
Record Crowds Have Been
in Attendance at the
Grounds-Exhibits Attract
Lots of Attention.

WEST CHESTER, Pa. Sept f.-Ths
County Agricultural Association and the
attendance is even greater than was ex-
peCted. Last year, the same day. there
were about 5000 persons on the ground,
but the number today exceeds that by
considerable figure. Good weather has
prevailed on every day of the exhibition,
and even If rain falls tomorrow the
organization will have cleared more
money than at any exhibition it has held
since it was formed
The judges of cattle have about COM
pleted their work and are summing up
the results as are those of Otner eX-
hibits, including the poultry. Those haY-
Ing charge IF making awards in the
horse show. the big feature of the fair
which is under the management of X
Penn Smith. commenced their work today
and will complete looking over the ami
mails tomorrow, Among the exhibits are
sumo of the finest ever seen in this
place, and all classes are we'll contested,
The big race of the fair is TO be staged
this afternoon, when Joe Boy, the fast
West Chester entry, and Pickles, his rival
belonging TO James Bell, of Philadelphia
meet in the fTee-for-all. Other races on
the card are the 2;2l trot, 2:l9 pace ana
2:4l trct.
The events for tomorrow are as follows:
30 ,r9t purse s3oo,R2sa " ch MI Jsms' P.n.
b. m, Joseph Hilton West Chester Elkton
Boy. Boy b. g. Fl j. cam Kensstt slHars pa; Pa
EHpo E: m I e. f Ed = Rrown own iagTiS Rsi2F Sun sun. Nd
<. Tuck, sorrsli Hermann Auth. FrankttoTd. Fratond:
mer i NorristoHn' a 1:' Lena az zombfo 3 NJ Henry
nutton, Wilmington: Count Keller hr T.
Henry nutton, Wilmington; Baron See p g.
Joseph Sparks. Philadelphia; Johnnie n BEitGi'
e. g. Joseph shinn, Camden: Alt2n i5oia, Pa
?, m, James Bell Philadslphia; kord Broos' IIS2s
chimes b. 3. F., b. shreeves Lsngastsr Mary b,lr.
ton Hall h, s., Daniel Learv, West ChG;!yeIi
Mary Jane 2. m. Glen Gable Farms ~
brook, bro Pa; King Red. h, g.. Albert y. A'ln'
225 rot, purse ssOO-K. Tuck. sorrell Haf'
mann Aq,h; Frankfard. Philsdslphila' ~ a.; b.
g, F, IeltChammer NorrIslown, Pa. hsLon
See b; g. Joseph Sparks, Philadelphis Esa, Sg
@oxey. @ h. s. s.. Nies % carlson. st ocean ,s Girv e
Einnette b. M. " w Fox. Glau ester, el..,s -,
- Mary E. m. Daniel l,eaTy' We We Nest Ve
rhesier KIng Red b. z" Albert y N''-'
go race. purse 500 Birdie B.. b M, VIM,
Eesyer Hsydens Patehen Dillon, b. JaI5I5
Healy, Eyndells Pa: Red Pepper, 8 D.
r. HarrT nHsW'i Todd ispcssieT Pa viSis Nilss'
b, m. Harvey Darlington West Chs.lrg1r I'm. IN.
Nellie Direct. b. IN. John Florey. Ea,t b2Ti b,sTii
wsIi. chatham. Pa" Pa, Joe RaFneft. br Henry
putton, Wilmington Del GILLESPIE o. usl,,
bert b. g. charles. Faddis, coates ills bTsff
J. X. s. g. J, F. Afallalieu, Wilmingt Y, s,as.
Sd Dillon, blk John Thompson Fspsa.
.bp .RTH Horrsadn 5S"'rlks Haffy z Fralasss.,
kroIhers "a. Wti9sch9rkAen B. g. G,isr 4sr b. =
Danis I.cary West chester Hush FeElf= .
$. Daniel Leary West Chester.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
LONDON. Sent. II.

LONDCN, sept H.
Germany is striving desperately to
resume the offensive in France, but
so far every effort has been nulihed
by the herceness of the British-French
attack. This fact was emphasized at
the Foreign ONCE this afternoon
where. it was also stated that the gem
eral battle continues, with the slight
advantage so far noted entirely in
faver of the allies.
The German forces are being heav-
lily reinforced all alons the line.
Troops withdrawn from the Prussian
border and all Of the first line regi.
ments that previously had been held
In Germany and in Belgium are being
rushed to the front in France.
Especially is the army Of the Grown
Prince being hammered ""d already
his battle line has been forced back
between eight and twenty miles at
various points. He is reported slowly
falling back on stenay and the fa-
nous stenay gap.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
Lexington Entries for Tomorrow

First race selling. 2-year-olds and up Il
furlongs-- -RolaIa. 93 'Charmeuse rs; Anna
Reed, i0+: Flying Yankee, 100, White, liz.
Second race selling. illes Swear -olds u
furlonEs-"Colle As -Roston Belle aS: Ril-
lows. l03: Bessie I.atimer l0l: Miss Kruter,
1903 Wisher. los: 'Clazonette, 101i Edith W,
10. Gladys Y. no.
Third race. handicap, furonss 3 years
. Hagan O6; Transportation. %; KorfhaFe,
IOi Cthcno. loT: Hocnir. l07.
Fourth GsGG purse niles pen ~, GSeariods ,6 NJ ~
othv Perkins lOa Sunset loo; Grecian, 1Oa;
Menlo Park, lcH. Sweetheart sue, l2
Fifth race selling. maiden 2-year-olds 5l2
furlonGs -'Hatte Burton. l0f; 'Lida Earl l0t;
Metti" Morgan, lon; Lady Powers. 100: Hank
cille r.. 100; Christie 100; Tillotson ll2 Tale
Gcarer. III; Paul Gaines ii2
sixth race. selling. 3-year-nlis and up miia
ana Sixteenth -'Rustling Brass. o. santa
Anna HG, Rula Welsh l'A, star O Ryan: l0I,
White Wool. lo'i: George StoIl, 100; Weva-
rOke. 100.
Apprentice allowance claimed. Clear and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
BERLIN, Sept IL

BERLIN. Sept II.
This official announcement was made
here today:
THE attacks Of the allied British
and French forces on our front con-
tinue without success, Some advan-
tages have been gained by our troops,
but they will not press the offensive
until the enemy has exhausted itself
French attacks at a number Of
points on Tuesday night and We'd
nesday we're successfully repulsed by
the ermans, who made a number OF
VICTORIOUS counter attacks.
e ".2Nlng to illness General Won Hau-
sen, who is 6S years old. has been re-
placed by General Won Ejnen, former
Minister Of War Another change in
leadership has taken place in the
Fourteenth Reserve Corps, where Cen
eral Won hubert has been replaced
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
GALlCIAN TRAITORS SIGNAL
RUSSIANS; 1900 ARRESTED
Berlin Accuses Cars Forces of Cruel
ty in Campaign.

BERLIN Cby wireless to Sayville, l.. ~,
Sept. II.
The War Ofice announced today that
II had received advices from Vienna
showing that 1880 Galician traitors had
been arrested and taken to Gratz in
Styria, whore they are now held awaiting
sentence. They are reported to have con-
fessed and to have admitted that they
were paid by Russian agents to signal the
positions of the Austrian armies.
In support of Its charges Of alleged
cruelties Ivy the Russians the War Office
declares that Lieutenant Tiedemann, of
the Fifth Prussian culrassiers found 81
German recruits lying helpless on the
highway. They had been surprised at
point In East Prussia the day before by
Cossacks who had in some cases severed
hands at the wrist, in others the feet
below the knee, and in still others had
cut off ears and noses One Russian Of
ficer who was captured had cut off
womau's finger with a valuable ring on
it and 1t was found in his pocket
The commander of the 1lth German
army corps. the War Office says, reports
that Russians have cut off. the fingers
and hands of non-Combatants. Officers
Of the German Landwehr report the find
ing of 20 persons killed including one
woman whose breasts had been slashed
off with sabre.
The War Office says that reports re-
CeNed by II show that the comma nder of
the first French army published regrets
because French troops plundered the town
Of Ramberviliers on the Mortagne 16
miles northeast of Epinal
The Socialist newspaper Norwaerts
agrees with the strong declaration in
the Nord Deutscher Gazette against Ger
manys pretended weariness, and states
that the Social Democrats of Germany
desire peace only in case its permanency
can he secured.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
RECEIVERS FoD COPPER co.
Reorganization of S6,ooo,ooo Con-
Germ NAV Follow Proceeding.

NEW YORK. Sept Ion the appllca-
ton Of three small creditors the Ohio
Copper Company has been placed in the
hands Of receivers Under a Joint bond of
5000 NJ J. TIlrsch and George G. Austin
we're named receivers in New York For
the purpose Of reorEanizing the company,
a bondholders' committee has already
heen formed. Interest on the bonds vas
lefaulted on Septs mher l.
The receiyer=hp was a friendly one.
Tho mines pf the company are in Bing-
ham Utah. IT rs stated that the liabilities
are about s100, ,0O0 outside Of the mortgage
bonds which amount to 81 SlI60,h0, The
capital stock Of the company Is 100000
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
PENRoSE AT MANSFIELD FAIR
Senator Greeted by 10000 Persons
After Reception in His Honor.

MANSFIELD, Pa, Sept. Ex-senator
Penrose addressed large number of his
supporters in Tioga County today. The
Senator came TO Mansfield from Troy
this morning, to attend the Mansfield
FAIR After a reception and luncheon in
his honor at the French House, he went
TO Tho fair grounds, where a crowd. csti-
mated at 2OoO0. had gathered
Among those who gave the Senator as
surances of support were several former
Bull Moosers who assured the Senator
that the withdrawal Of Lewis would
mean hundreds of votes for the straight
Republican ticket in Tioga County
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
BORDEAUX, Sept, II.

Tense anxiety prevails at the War
once today. Minister OF War Mil
lsrand went to Paris on special train
last night shortly after a statement
w.s issued declaring that the French
had not been forced from any position.
The statement was not regarded as
rsassuring and was taken rather to
,,a,eat. that the German armies or
part of them, had taken the offensive
and we're pressing heavily upon the
allies
The sudden departure Of the Minis
,sr At War was accompanied with con-
siderable mystery. Coming so soon
after the statement from the War q
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
SIEGE OF VERDUN
RAISED, SAYS WAR
0FFICEAT BORDEAUX
Crown Prince S Army Forced
Back On Headquarters at
Montfaucon-May Move
Up Meuse Valley.
PARIS. Sent. Il.

PARIS, Sept. II.
That the Germans have been compelled
to raise the siege of Nerdun was con-
sidered certain here today, when official
announcement was received from Bor-
deauX that the Crown Princes army had
again been forced to give ground before
the combined French central armies.
The German centre has been showed
north and east of Narennes, and II is
stated at General Gallienis headquarters
that the lattle line of the army of the
Kaiser's heir is now rapidly encroach-
ing on his headquarters at Montfaucon.
1t is expected that he will now be
compelled to move his headquarters to
the Meuse River on the direct line to the
Stenay gap.
At all other points on the line il is
stated the forces of the allies are Holding
fast. although 1t is admitted that the
Germans have now heen heavily rein
forced and are making determined
stand
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
RUSSIAN RETREAT IN EAST.
BERLIN OFFICIALLY REPORTS
Austrian Armies Effect Junction and
Prepare for Offensive.
BERLIN, Sept. II.

BERLIN, Sept H.
An official statement issued by the War
Office here today says:
The Russians in the East are falling
back at every point and the Germans are
taking many prisoners and also some
guns. II is stated
The Austrian armies have effected a
complete junction and the Austrian Cen
eral STAFF wires from Vienna that they
are now about to resume the offensive
The Austrians have also decisively de-
feated the Servian armies commanded by
the Crowa Prince which essaved to in
wade Austria. They have been driven
back across the Save River with heavy
loss. In addition the Austrians have
captured large quantities of munitions -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
STEAL DETECTIVES AUTO
Thieves Take Machine of Burns
Philadelphia Manager.

Thieves, who did not realize the humor
of the act, late last night stole a five
passenger automobile belonging to f. o.
Conkling Philadelphia manager Of the
William J. Burns Detective Agency. Mr.
Conkling had been gone but fifteen min
utes when his car, standing on the corner
of Tenth and Chestnut streets had dis
appeared. The loss was immedia tely re-
ported to detective headquarters The car
license number is given as g., Al; engine
number, 46i.GOi; makers number. 422,si5
Detectives are on the trail of a gang
OF automobile thieves said to he opera ting
between New York and Wilmington.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
ARREST RAILROAD CONDUCTOR
Charged With Reselling Tickets Col
leeted From Passengers.

Robert Kitchener, of Trenton \. l..
conductor employed by the PENNSYLVANIA
Railroad COMPANY who Is charged with
reselLng tickets he collected from passen-
gers. today was held in $500 bail for
further hearing on Saturday before Mag
israte Morris IN his office, 230+ Ridge
avenue.
Following information furnished by the
railroad company, detectives we're sent TO
watch Kitchener 1t is charged he resold
tickets To a well-known fence" in this
city A warrant for the arrest Of this
man Is 10 be issued shortly, the police
say. Kitchener was arrested today.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
GREAT BRITISH LOSSES
REPORTED FROM BERLIN

tical maneuver not affecting the
strateEiral position
"Fronch attempts 10 break through
the centre of the German position
were victoriously repulSed,
German successes at several points
.nf a long-exrended battlefield have
been confirmed
The Temps, a Paris newspaper re-
rorts that the losses of the British in
th- recent fighting amount to l5'o0o
dead and wounded
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
PILLS WINS FIRST
BATTLE IN SECOND
Continued from PAGE 1

out. siglln hoisted to Luderus. No runs
one hit
Burns walked. lineup lifted to Carey
Lobert forced Burns, MCCARTHY to sig
lin. Lobert died stealing, Coleman to
Siglin. No runs, no hits.
FOURTH INNING.
Collins flied to Paskert. Costello walk
ed. Konetchy flied to. Paskert. wagner
singled to left Costello going to third.
Wagner stole second. Mccarthy hhed
right to MaEee. No runs. one hit.
Bvrne singled to left. Byrne died steal
ing Coleman to Wagner. Magee singled
to center Magee was out stealing, Cole
man to Siglln. Cravath doubled to center
field fence. Luderus flied to Carey No
runs Three hits. go
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
Evers Robbed of Trophies

TROY, \. y Sept, II 7-J0hnuv Eyers
field captain of the Boston Braves lost
many of the valuable trophies presented
10 him by admirng friends during his
career on the diamond when N was
learned here yesterday that his home
had been robbed A chest OF silver pre-
ssnted to him by the fans Of Cbjrapo
and several solid silver cups are among
the articles MISSING.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
CRUELTY TO ANIMALS CHARGED

Charged with cruelty 10 animals, Henry
strand. a Negro, o years old, Of 1922 Ken.
siugton avenue, vas hned $40 and costs
This morning by Magistrate Borie Of the
Frankfort police station strand was
srrssts5 bv policeman Baker upon a com
nTaint made by a citizen who said that
strand was driving a team on Frsnkford
sven,,e near solly street, when the horse
feII and cut its leg, whereupon the driver
began 10 beat the animal
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
BRITISH SEIZE THE NOORDAM
Holland American Liner Carried Ger
man Reservists and Contraband

I.ONTlUN, N"WF n
The HolIand-American liner N0ordam.
which sailed from Sew York for Rot
ter!am pn september s has been taken
into rork harh"r by a British wsrship.
she has German and Austrian reserv-
ISIS on board and also conditional con
'rabaud.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
DEMANDS DECREASE

WAsHINGTON, Sept, 7.-Applications
6lsd py national banks with the Comp
troller Of the Currency for an issue of
emergency currency are gradually de-
creasing The total amount Of this cur
rency applied for on Monday vas more
than 8 0l000O Yesterday the applications
had decreased TO about Aoooooo. ana II
vas estimated that the total applications
today would not be much over 100000 ?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17

north Of ville-sur- Tourbe and from
there through verennes in the northern
part Of the Argonne region to Meuse,
north of verdun.
General Galleni, the Military Gov
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
MISS THACKARA WINS
Downs Mrs. H. H. Burrell in Play-off
of Golf Tie.

In the play-off of the tie which occur
red Yesterday in the qualifying round Of
the Stenton Country Clubs annual closed
golf tournament, Miss y. Thackara scor-
ed a victory over Mrs. II. II Rurell over
the club course this morning. and by So
doing advanced to the first round. Miss
ThacEara's score was III for the eighteen
moles as against ll6 for her opponent.
The victor showed great Improvement
over heI play Of yesterday. and she is
expected TO figure prominently in the sue
Ceeding rounds.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
APPEALS TO u. S. ENVOY
AGAINST GERMAN TACTICS
Herrick Requested to Send French
Protest to President Wilson.

PARIS. Sept. II.
4 report charging the Germans with
arson, pilaEe and the shooting Of nom
cnmbatant Frenchmen was submitted to-
DAY to United States Ambassador Myron
r. HerriCk. by Leon Bourgeois former
premier and Senator from Marne, who
asked Herrick TO transmit it 10 Washing
ton.
Bourgeois who claims to have Just rr-
turned from tour of the district recent
ly occupied by the Germans SAYS in his
report that most Of the communities
through which the Germans passed were
wiped out by fire and sword He charged
that the Germans shot several mayors,
and that in some cases whore the mayors
were absent, the Germans shot their sub
stituteS,
The report also charged that attacks
we're made on women in Montmirail and
that a father and l2-year-old son were
shot TO death.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
Atten to Get Another Chance

Los ANGELES Sept l7-Abe Atten
former featherweight champion vas
given chance 10 regain his lost laurels.
YESTERDAY, when he vas matched With
Johnny Kibane, the present title holder
for a tWenty-round fight at Vernon on
October IS. The weight agreement calls
for i22 pounds ringside.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17

ernor Of Paris, declared that dis
patches to the military authorities
here from the front show that the al
lies have been gaining ground since
the fight opened although slowly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17

AvlAT0R'S DARING AIDS
JAPANESE AT klA0.CHAU
Railroad Station in German Lease
hold Taken with Little Loss.

1HVRW N''1HS'' " 1V77
TOXIC, Sept. IL.
The capture of the railroad station at
Kiao- Chau was effected with slight loss
to the japanese because of the daring
of an aviator who few in hydroaero-
plane from warsnip outside the bay.
Flying high above the German troops
gathered to resist the seizng of the rail-
way terminal he dropped FIVE bombs
among them. His aim was so good that
three of the bombs exploded among the
Germans, killing and injuring many.
While the Germans were In disorder
the Japanese charged and drove the de-
tenders back toward Tsing-Tao.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
Lubin Stars After aames

The Lubin stars have open dates on
September %, 2s and a. Teams desiring
this attraction communicate with Butch
Eb'nger, Lubin studios.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
,a nno aERMAN wouNpHp

LONDON. Sept. I.-Aeeording TO a dis
,stch from Rome 10 the Daily News
10 ooo German wounded are In hospitals
al colmar. strassbuTE ma FFiebsrg
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
Jack Dillon Draws With Brown

VIHcENNEs. Ind, Sept l7.-Jack Dill
lon. Of Indianapols and George *. o.
Brown OF Chicago fought ten rounds 20
a draw here last night
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
GENERAL CONSCRIPTION
ORDERED IN AUSTRIA
Francis Joseph Grieved Because Order
Was Needed, Dispatch Adds.
ROME Sept II

iA''|1 4 sept AZ
Vienna dispatch 10 the Corriere Della
sera says that Austria has ordered con-
scription en- masse 70 form new armies
1t ADDS that Emperor Francis Joseph on
taking this step said
Il have never felt so srieved over a de-
eision OF such gravity"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
Weeks New A. A. U. Secretary

BOSTON, Sept. lit was announces
here last night that Barlow ; NeeA@
connected prominently for many years a
amateur athletics. had been apr'lhW
temporary secretary of the An'4'55I
Athletic Union IN place Of James p 9Hif
van, who died suddenly yesterday
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
KRONPRINZ WILHELM
SINKING TOLD AS Joke"
Pilot Admits Story of German Loss
Was Fake.

NEW YORK, Sept. 17.-After giving out
st,rv TO the effect that officers of the
British cruiser Lancaster had told him
the English warship had sunk the Ger
man liner KEonprin2 Wilhelm. auxiliary
cruiser in the German navy, Edward r.
Nichols pilot admitted a few hours
lrtcr that his tale had been only a
Joke
COLON. sept l7.-Reports Of a sup
20 ed naval battle off this place yester-
ddN between German and English war
ships arose from the fact that the big
guns on Toro Point, MarGarita Island,
We're being fired for testing purposes, it
developed here today The fortifcstiOns
AZ Toro Point form the chief part of the
Colon end NJ the canal defenses.