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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-05
SWOBODA NOT
PROVED GERMAN SPY
French Military Authorities Ex-
pected TO Release Former
New Yorker.

Paris. June Charges Of espionage
preferred by the military authorities
against Raymond Swoboda appear TO be
unfounded, says the journal" The
inquiry conducted by Major Julien, Of
the Paris permanent court martial, has
failed 20 bring out proof that Swoboda
served as German spy. II already
has been established that ne had moth
ing 10 DO with starting the fire aboard
the steamship La Touraine. charge
which LED 20 his arrest
while there is no strong evidence
against Swobods. Major Julien has de
cided 20 continue his inquiry at all
places IN France where Swobods is
known 20 have stayed before ordering
his release. -.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-05
Believed IL English Ship.

"The torpedo came in the immediate
neighborhood ~ one OF the convoy
ships. which at once rapidly APP
preached the point OF firing, so that
the submarine was forced to 90 70 a
great depth TO avoid being rammed.
The conclusion OF the commander that
an English convoy ship was concerned
was .n this way confirmed.
THAT the attacked steamer carried
the American flag was first observed at
the moment Of dring the shot. The
fact that the steamship was pursuing a
course which led neither to nor from
America was a further reason why il
did not occur 70 the commander Of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-05
E. J. Hill TO Fight Aggression

Stamford. Conn. June 4 The ma
tons last dollar for defence, bat rot
a penny Cor aggression was the text
Of an address delivered here to-day by
Representative Ebenezer !. Hill under
the auspices Of the National Security
League. Mr. Hill announced his inten-
ton of supporting the General STATS
measures In Congress il politics are
kept out Of the issue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-05
he know. these efforts had been unsuc
ccssful
Snnrial InNnN Sent 10 Nerlin.

he know. these efforts had been unsuc-
ccssful.
Special Envoy Sent 10 Berlin.
Hope was expressed by government
officials that nc sending q special
envoy 20 Fcrnn 10y Ambassador v'n,
BerrstorF would lead 20 a solution o.
the difficulties brought about by the
sinking Of the lusitsnIa. This cnHo[,
= Meyer Gerhard. one Of the three he9
Cross commissioners 70 the nl'eo
States. he sailed from New York yes
terdav on the steamer United states.
Nj Gerhard carries with him Sia'e,
rnert from Ambassador Won bernstorH
giving in detail the things the Amer
can pcorle will insist on, rs given 20
him FRS; hand by President Wilson on
Wednesday The envoy Wi. supp. e
men, this with a statement OF ms own
relative 70 the actual conditions mere
and the feeling and sentiment OF Amer
cans over the sinking OF the Lusitania.
DENIAL was made 'o-cay that mere
vas arv friction among tho members
Of President Wilson's Cabinet II was
expla.ned that there vas a divergence
Of views. bat that this was not IN any
way serious.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-05
British Attacks Broken.

The communication issued by Ger
man Army Headquarters to-day says;
The village and chateau OF HoOge,
with the exception of few houses,
have been taken by US. British
counter attacks were repulsed with
sanguinary losses. East of Givenchy
British troops succeeded in advancing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-05
ITALY'S BIG GUNS
SILENCE FORTS
GUARDING TRENT
Columns Advance Toward
Rovereto on Road to
Capital of Province.
ARMIES IN FIERCE
BATTLE ON lSONZO
Victor Emmanue's Troops
Struggle Desperately to Clear
Slopes Of Monte Nero.

Rome. June 4 via Paris)-ltaiiah
artillery Is battering its way onward
toward Rovereto in the army's north
ward progress toward Trent, silencing
the Austrian forts, while. on the east
orn front. the columns which recently
gtined the SUBMITS Of Monte Nero
1000 feet high. are desperately strug-
cling TO dislodge the Austrians from
the SPURS Of the eminence leading Tow
ard Tolmein. a strong barrier against
the Italian advance on Trieste.
In the lighting IN the latter sector
all Austrian attacks have been repulsed'
but the progress Of the Italians Is nee
cssarilv slow. Most resolute attempts
10 stem the invading tide Of Italy s
troops we're made at dawn yesterday
IN terrific thunderstorm, which chimed
in with the rumble Of the artillery
The lightning produced weird effects
among the combatants fighting hand
to.band or the rocks. Torrental rains
later swept the mountain passes ana
temporarily stepped The engagement.
Striking features Of the comhats IN
tho Tvrolean and Carnic Alps arc me
INABILITY and power Of the Italian aIt'-
erv Five forts were dlsmantod ia,e-
lv ON the high Ne7zcna-Lavarone pla
toau. Guarding the approaches 10 Trent
Tbov cost millions Of pounds 70 CON
struct. and were regarded as lnNuihe'
able bv Austrian engineers.
Austrian Forts Silenced.
The official communication. issued TO
dav. describing the military operations
says: ..;... ocoinst
povoreto. we have occupied Matiassone
and Val Morbia, in the Val Arsa'
"Our artillery has silenced the Aus
,rian forts Of Luserna and SpltNerIe
and serious damaged forts BeIYlde'c
and Busaverle.
con the middle lsonzo our attack
against the spurs Of Monte Nero, on
ToImein. met with great difficulties
owinc 20 the nature Of the ground and
tho formidable intrenchments occupied
Inv strong Austrian forces with machine
guns and artillery. o
"The results OF the fighting huctu.,
ated. but the summit and slopes OF
Monte Nero are firmly in our posses
sion. Our losses were not serious. me
hattie continues with fresh troops, WIN
which we hope TO obtain decisive re-
"On the remainder of the front our
forward movement continues.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-05
Great Battle Nearing.

Roth Italian and Austrian armies are
making preparations for a general
hattie. which, it is expected, viii
occur within a fortnight or three
weeks II is already evident that Aus
,ria's largest number Of troops are
centered i'm FriuG. They also oher
inter resistance in the Province OF
iron. where they are aided by strong
sor,fcauons. rendered more redoub'-
able hv natural advantages OF the
mountainous region.
The Italian troops are irmly con,
yinced that they will be VICTORIOUS az ana
Give daily exhibitions Of vaIor. me
ofrcors saw that now they are merely
otesting" the Austrians with the we"
Of ascertaining their strength: En-
counters with the enemy thus far are
regarded as merely outpost skrmlshes'
which. however, are most significant,
since they have invariably resulted IN
Italian successes. allowing Italy to oc-
cupv advantageous positions IN Aus
trian territory.
King DecOrates Hero.
The achievement Of "A detachment Of
Anime mountainccrs in capturing an
cntrenchcd Austrian position IN de-
file of Val Inferno, near the head 81
Val Dagno, has been noted by the MIN,
istry Of War. The detachment was led
by a lieutenant, who was wounded dur
ing the assault, but who continued to
direct his men until the position was
captured. King Victor Emmanuel him
self pinned the military medal on the
wounded lieutenant's breast
The government and the people en-
gagged in farming are beginning TO pre-
pare for harvesting an abundant crop
Of grain. About five million acres are
TO be harvested. which under ordinary
conditions would require 2,5OO,0OO
reapers. This year, however, 1t IS pro-
posed to use 10000 reaping machines,
and as each does the work of fifteen
people the number needed for the har-
vest is thereby reduced by 100000.
The use of the machines also reduces
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-05

the spot where a howitzer she'll "a,
burst. The scene was one Of Absorb,
interest, and Mr.. Asquith spent m,
siderable time closely examining y,
various points through his glsu.,
while the position was explained toL-
on the map.
After spending about half an hour.
the hill the Prime Minister proes,s.:
10 a certain town, where he luntI,.
with General Pulterey. On lsaw,,,
headquarters, whore luncheon was b.f
the party proceeded 70 a large field on.
side the town. where one Of the b..
gades Of Pulteney's command ru
drawn up. Mr.. Asquith went down D.
ranks and was introduced % several a
the officers. The troops then formed
hollow square. and the Prime Minis,,
standing in the middle, spoke a .,r
words 20 them.
Mr.. Asquith said he was glad to hr,
an opportunity of addressing the b..
gade, which contained men from Al
parts Of the British Isles. lie wsus.
to assure them that all they wer. Il.
ing a, the front was being snrics,,
watched and deeply appreciated !,
those at home, and he warmly co..
graduated the men on their spl.nt.
performances in the war. In eorel..
sion, he wished them the best Of Lex
in whatever sphere OF activity tier
might be engaged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-05
French lombard Metz Forts.

I've have, on our side, bombarded
the southern front OF the intrenched
camp of Metz. The Germans have fired
few proiectiles at St. Die. These
caused no casualties or material dam
age
Field Marshal Sir John French, in a
communication made public this even
Con the night Of the 3Oth Of May we
seized some outbuldings in the
grounds Of ruined chateau at Hooge.
Since then our trenches there have
been subjected to a heavy lombard
ment.
Fighting on a small scale has been
continuous. At one time we were
forced to evacuate the buildings taken
by us, but last night we recaptured
them.
Northeast of Gvenchy last night we
expelled the enemy from his trenches
on a front of two hundred yards, TAX
ing forty-eight prisoners. Our infan-
try. however, was unable to remain IN
occupation of these trenches after day
light owing to the enemy's fire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-05
With Fall of PrzemySl,
Kaiser Begins Offensive
in Flanders.
FRENCH lombard
METZ OUTPOSTS
Verdun Made Target for Long
Range Gun Big Battle in
Northern France Expected.

London, June A. With the fall Of
turned their attention TO the western
front, and simultaneously with the
news Of the arrival OF German rein
forcements In Flanders and the Prov
ince OF Artois, France, come official re-
ports of their attacks on positions re-
Gently captured by tho British and
French. The French. however. are
pressing their offensive in the eastern
extremity of the battle line and are
now bombarding tho outer forts Of
Metz
The Germans have succeeded in re
covering some trenches taken by the
British northeast of Givenchy and have
stormed the chateau in the village OF
Hooge, part OF which the British still
hold, although for time the British
were compelled TO evacuate the build
ing, which they had captured Monday
night.
The Germans also claim 10 be in pos
session Of the sugar refinery at
Souchez. the loss OF which they have
not previously Acknowledged. While
these in themselves are considered
small matters In military circles here,
they are believed 20 be the forerunners
Of a resumption OF fighting on a large
scale.
Fresh Troops Brought Up.
For some time it has been reported
that the French were slowly driving out
the Germans from strong positions
north Of Arras, and were. IN the words
of an officer just returned from the
front, punching hole in the German
line" To stop this movement and also
20 relieve their troops who, according
10 tho British accounts. were suffering
very severely from British attacks and
through their own counter attacks, the
Germans have dispatched a lot on new
troops to the Arras-Ypres line, and ap-
parently are making an effort to take
the initiative.
IL is not believed here that any OF
these new detachments have been
brought from the eastern front. as all
accounts indicate that the Austrians
and Germans are still vigorously at
lacking the Russians falling back to
positions between Przemysl and Lem
berg.
British Attacks Broken.
The communication issued by Ger
man Army Headquarters to-day says:
The village and chateau OF Hooge,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-05
Troops Cheer Premier.

The Prime Minister'S speech was u.
ceived with the greatest enthusiast.
The men gave three hearty cheers a..
waved their caps and rifles in the AZ
On leaving the field. amid reness!
cheering, Mr.. Asquith proceeded to d.
casualty clearing station. where re
wounded are brought straight from h,
front. Here their wounds are dresssl
and all those who are fl TO stand IL
Journey are moved as soon as poss.A
20 the base hospital.
On the way back the Prime Mnisx
stopped az the bathing station, whsr
the men on a few days rest from Il,
trenches can enjoy a hot bath ar.
change their clothing. What was once
brewery building has been conyerit.
for the use of the men, and the eno'.
nous watts have been turned into gisri
tubs, each accommodating twelve me-;
The whole visit was remarkable for u.
lack of ceremony.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-05

n our positions last night. A counter
ottack however. drove out the enemy
Win heavy loss Three British ma
chine guns remained i'm our hands.
"Tbe sugar refinery ~ Souchez has
been occupied by US after much light
ing. On the road east Of Souchez hght-
ing continues.
"A strong attack by the enemy on our
trenches near and north or NeuVlle
broke down under our artluery ure'
South Of Melville hand-to-hand hght-
ing has been in progress since last
night.
tie came TO an end. We succeeded IN
recapturing the greater part OF the iost
trenches"
Fight Centres at Souchez.
The official communique from Paris
"In the region to the north Of Arras
tho fighting continues. and our ATTACKS
have resulted in progress.
at the north Of the sugar works NJ
Souchez we have taken a trench from
the enemy and captured about thlrty
prisoners To the east Of the refinery
our troops. advancing in the direction
Of Souchez village, captured an isolated
wavside tavern where the enemy had
established a position. We made about
ffty men prisoners. and captured three
machine guns. We have stopped WIN
the aid Of grenades an attempt Of the
Germans to make counter attack at
Neuville-St. Vast. We have made a
further gain Of about one hundred
metres about 300 feet in the LADY
rinth' at the south Of Melville.
"The enemy, with one piece Of ar
tillery of long range and with Verdun
as his objective, fred few shells.
These. however, did not reach their
mark.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-05

! submarine that he was dealing with an
/ American steamship.
/ Upon scrutiny Of the time and place
Of the occurrence described, the Ger
man government has become convinced
that the attacked steamship was actual
ly the American steamship GulAight.
There can be no doubt, according TO
the attendant circumstances, that the
attack is 10 be attributed 20 an unfor-
tunate accident and not 10 the fault
Of the commander.
"The German government expresses
its regrets to the government Of the
United States concerning this incident,
. and declares itself ready to furnish full
recCmpcuse for the damage thereby
sustained by American citizens. 1t is
left 10 the discretion of the American
government to present a statement Of
this damage. or, il doubts may arise
over individual points. to designate an
expert who would have TO determine.
together with a German expert, the
amount Of the damage.
Cushing Case Less Certain.
at has not been possible by means
Of an inquiry to clear up fully the case
of the American ship Cushing. Official
reports available report only one mcr-
chant steamship attacked by German
flying machine in the vicinity Of Nord-
hind lightship. The German aviator
was forced TO consider the vessel As
hostile because il carried no flag, and,
further. because Of no recognizable neu-
tral markings.
THE attack of four bombs was, Of
course, not aimed at any American
ship. However. that the ship attacked
was the American steamer Cushing is
possible, considering the time and place
of the occurrence. Nevertheless. the
German government accordingly re-
quests Of the American government
that u communicate 10 the German
government the material which was
submitted for judgment, in order that
with this as a basis a further position
can be taken In the matter
THE undersigned leaves il TO the am
bassador to bring the foregoing 10 the
immediate attention of his government
and takes this opportunity 10 renew to
him the assurance OF his most distin-
guished consideration"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-05
GERMANY TO PAY
FOR GULFLIGHT

Continued from page
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-05
Go to Church Tomorrow

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along with you on your outing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-09

Wedeens July Beats All Tor Values Begins Tomorrow hdsnH
meat The savings you'll realize greater than Shop eay you want
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-07-31

Washington.-The Journeymen Tail
ors' Union is in full atfiliation with the
bona tide trade union movement, and the
label of that organization is again recog
nized by the American Federation of
Labor.
Differences have existed between the
Journeymen Tailors' Union and the A.
f. of l.. because of the formers assump-
ton of jurisdiction over other garment
working trades, contrary to charter guar
antees of the interested unions and the
constitution of the A. +. of L., which
provides for action by the convention in
such cases.
As a result of decisions by the last
A. f. of l.. convention, the Journeymen
Tailors' Union held referendum and
decided to assume their original title and
jurisdiction.
The following letter from President
Gompers to General Secretary Sweeney
indicates that this controversy is now
happily ended:
Washington d. c., July 10, 1915,
"Mr. Thomas Sweeney, General Secre-
tary Journeymen Tailors' Union of
America, Corner f. SiXty-seventh
street and Soney Island avenue, Chi
cago, Ill.
Dear Sir and Brother-Iour favor
of the Sth instant to Secretary Morri-
son was, by reason of the action of the
executive council of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor, turned over to me for
reply, and | can not adequately convey
to you the great qualification which your
official announcement gives that by the
referendum vote of the membership of
your union, the question of amalgama-
tion, jurisdiction, title, ETC., has been in
full compliance with the decisions and
declaration of the Philadelphia conven-
ton of the American Federation of La
Dor, and the direction of the executive
council thereon. Therefore, in conform
ity with the action of the Journeymen
Taiors Union of America, and in COM
plance with the instructions of the eX-
ccutive council OF the American Fedora
ton of Labor to the undersigned, the
Journeymen Tailors Union of America
is recognized in full affiiaton with
the A. +. of L., the Endorsement of the
union label of the Journeymen Tailors'
Union of America is hereby restored, the
monies forwarded by the general secre-
tary of the Journeymen Tailors' Union
of America to the secretary of the Amer
lean Federation of Labor in payment of
per capita tax of said organization, and
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-07-31
A. F. OF L. EXTENDS AID
TO UNSKILLED WORKERS

Plttsburg.-A. i. of l.. Organizer Ia
telski was arrested by Glassport author
tiles, charged with distributing printed
matter advertising a mass meeting of
strikers employed by the American Axe
and Tool Company The Superintendent
appeared to prosecute the unionist who
insisted that he be released as the arrest
was made without a warrant. This was
agreed to.
Low wages and poor sanitary condi-
tons forced these workers to strike. In
the department where axes are ground
on emery wheels, the piece work plan
makes 1t impossible to earn more than
Sl day. The same is true in other de-
partments.
The absence of sanitary arrangements
in the grinding shops make tuberculosis
prevalent because of constant breathing
of the emery dust. In order to induce
new men to work under these condi-
tions, they are paid a premium of so
cents per day for the first week, 40 cents
the second week, 80 cents the third
week and 90 cents the fourth week. The
premium is then removed and the piece
work system prevails. About 100 Young
women are employed in the packing
plant. They receive from so cents to 30
cents per day of ten hours. Many of the
workers who have families are earning
about S. per week, while there are in
dividual instances of men having earned
but 40 and 50 cents day.
Intense poverty among these workers
is the rule. A. +. of l.. Organizer John
L. Lewis states that after inquiry with
employees of the company no general
increase of wages has been granted in
a period covering forty years.
The trades union representatives are
doing every thing possible to assist these
workers in securing living wage.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-07-31
Journeymen TaiLors
Reinstated by A. F. of L.

held in abeyance, is hereby directed to
be received by the secretary OF the A. F.
of l.. and receipt for the same forward
ed YOU by Secretary Morrison.
And now, permit me, not only in my
own name but in the name of the eXecu-
tive council and the name of the great
labor movement of America, to express
the qualification which we must all feel
that our former good relations have
been re-establshed, and to express the
hope that great benefit shall come to
the tailors, to all the workers in the gar
ment trades, as well as to the workers
of all trades and callings. Rest assured
that every effort will be made by our
movement to be helpful to your organi-
zation and your members.
Permit me to say that under instruc
tons of the Philadelphia convention,
shall soon take up with you and the Of
ticers of the other unions in the garment
working industry, the sub ect-matter OF
bringing about more harmonious rela-
tions and cooperation in the best inter-
ests of the trades in all our great move
ment
With best wishes, and hoping to hear
from YOU often, | am,
''Fraternally yours,
SAMUEL GoMPERS,
president American Federation
of Labor
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-07-31
NINE EXPLOSIONS.

Washington.-The federal bureau OF
mines has issued technical paper, No.
81, on methods of Preventing and Lin
iting Explosions in Coal Mines" 1t
is stated that a large amount of data
covering this subject is now being COM
piled, but it has been deemed eNpedient
to make this brief report in the hope
that the suggestions may lead operators
of bituminous mines to take additional
safeguards during winter and early
spring because it has been demonstrated
that there is especial danger of coal dust
explosions during and following cold
weather, owing to the natural drying out
of coal dust in the mines"
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-07-31

activities and that heart is the place
earns his bread. The fundamental part
of mans life is his source of food,
shelter and clothing and it is there
where his material interest beats most
strongly. How men differ over politics.
Divide and sub-divide into schools Of
political thought and quarrel over the
use of political means. But did you ever
notice that there are certain recognized
laws underlying trade unionism certain
well-defined courses of action, upon
which conservatives, radicals and in
betweens' absolutely agree"
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-07-31
UNIONISM Is FIRST.

Seattle, Wash.--President Marsh, of
the State Federation or Labor, discusses
the relative Importance of economic and
political action in a letter to the State
labor press.
He urges unionists to not overlook
the Importance of political action, but
to emphasize his belief in the power of
trades unionism, says:
Were | to have the choice to fight
labor's battles, I'd take the industrial
Why? Because ! believe thoroughly in
organization at the very heart of mans