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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-06

Berlin, August 5.-lBy wireless to Tuckerton, N. J.)-The Nordeutsche Al- gemeine Zeitung. according to the Over seas News agency. continues publishing documents purporting to be secret Bell gian diplomatic reports found in Brussels by the Germans, covering the period be- tween 1905 and 1914. These documents are being made public for the purpose of showing that Germany maintained a peaceful attitude from the time of the Moroccan crisis until the beginning of the present war.
 The Belgian minister at Berlin Is quored as reporting to his government on De- cember S1. 1905:
 The German Emperors highest ambi- ton is to maintain peace during the whole of his reign
 The Belgian minister at London, under date of January IA. 1906, as quoted, in Eisted that England was ready to assist France even in case of war during the Moroccan crisis. which was then acute.
 Commenting on King Edwards meeting with M. Delcasse. who was then a private citizen, the Belgian minister at Paris on March G. 1906. wrote:
 Tt Is natural that the English King wanted to give special marks of sympathy
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Details Unknown

Berlin, August 5.--(Via London, Au- gust 6, 2:31 a. m. "Details of the fall of Warsaw have not reached Berlin. The newspaper correspondents before Warsaw have as syetsshad. no opportun- fly to send dispatches and the Ger man general staff has no details be- yond the brief phrase in the middle of the days official report.
 News of the occupation of the Polish capital was received here quietly, al- most without enthusiasm or demon tration, dispatches from abroad and the daily war bulletins having prepared the people for the actual fact.
 The Berlin newspapers did not even issue extra editions.
 Flags imm ediately began to make their appearance in the streets and by o'clock in the afternoon the whole city was decorated.
 So sure had the authorities been of the fall of the fortress that prepar- ations for the appointment of a civil governor and the installation of a civil administration centered at Warsaw are almost complete and will be announced in day or two The governor, it is understood, will be a prominent Ger man magnate. Some difficulties over questions of precedence may arise as the civil governor necessarily must aci under the military commander. but cannot outrank him. These questions however, may perhaps be settled by the selection of a member of the roya house for the latter post.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-06
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES

Ozark, Ark, August b--Twelve persons were Injured, one probably fatally, in & head-on collision between St Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern passenger trains near here today. P. F. David son of Fayetteville suffered broken back.
 Philadelphia.-Tom McNamara of Boston and Alec Campbell of Balti- more, with cards of 14S. were tied for the lead at the end of the 36 holes played today in the golf tournament tor the open championship of Phil adelphia.
 Nashville-A coroner's jury investi- gating the death of Alex Waldref. who was found in Elk river near Fayette- vile. returned verdict this afternoon that Waldref was probably killed by William Bergman. together with oth- els unknown. A warrant was issued foi Berryman's arrest, but he had not been found tonight. Testimony indicated that Waldref had been shot from am bush and then dragged to the river and thrown in.
 Paris.-The total exchanges of gol6 for paper since May amount to 314.- 741,475 francs (se2, ,948, ,295). At Troyes two peasants brought in 1s.000 franc: in Louis Dor, blackened. from long burial. At Romilly an army officer proffered for exchange a splendid col | lection of ancient coins and an artis | medal which he had received from tn, salon. The authorities refused to ac eept these sacrifices
 l Boston.-A minimum weekly wag' of SS.5o for women over IS years 0 age employed in department and othe retail stores Is provided for in the re l port of a special board to the mini mum wage commission today. l Detroit-Permission to increase tn
 rate of passenger fares on the Per
 Marquette railway was denied here to 1 day by Federal Judges Knappen, Den
 nison and Sessions. Application for preliminary injunction to restrain tn
 state authorities from enforcing tn
 2-cent rate was refused, but the com piainants were given leave to file a
 amended application.
 London.--(11:5o D. m)-An Amster dam dispatch to the Exchange Tele | graph says the announcement of tn l fall of Warsaw caused great demon
 strations throughout Germany.
 Douglas, Ariz.-Major General Fun
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Deaths and Funerals
Ed Warren Riddle

Funeral services over the remains Of Ed Warren Riddle. aged 19 years, who died as a result of injuries sustained at Sloss crossing, Twenty-fifth avenue and Twenty-slxth street. when the jltney in which he was riding ran into an engine and hotpot that was blocking the cross ing, were conducted from the family resi-
 dence, 3525 Twenty-seventh street. north yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Inter-
 ment followed in Elmwood
 The following acted as pallbearers: Ac- tive, Tom Martin. Grady Morrow. Roy Johnson, Dave Reed, Henry Sanford Earl Jones, Dick Brown, and Ernes' Brooks. Honorary: Cruse Berry. Oscar Stanzel, Theodore Stanzel Howard EOS l ter, Felix Lewis, Leon Henninsan, Pick 1 Dovel. Sam Jacks, Monk Wall, Rober Nash, Floyd Howell and Hugh Brown. l The deceased is survived by his parents ] MT. and Mrs. Jack Riddle. and foul
 brothers: Joe. William. Jack and Rober
 Riddle. and one sister. Mrs. R. A. Walker
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UNABLE TO STOP
 RIGID CENSORSHIP

Washington, August 5.-State de- partment officials virtually have de- cided they are powerless to obtain re- lief from the rigid censorship to which mail and cable messages passing through belligerent countries of Eu- rope are subjected American citizens and business firms have filed many complaints, but investigation has con vinced the department that no treaties can be invoked in protest.
 Appeals from business houses which declared impairment of the cable serv- ice through censorshop had been se- rious embarrassment financially, moved the department to begin informal ne- gotiations for mitigation early In the war Secretary Lansing said today, however, that while these efforts were being continued, virtually nothing had come of them.
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RETREATING SLAVS
 SORELY PRESSED

Austrian Army Headquarters. We'd nesday. August 4.-(Via London, Au- gust b. 9:55 D. m)-The Russians ap- parently met difficulties in theif re- treat in the region beyond the Vieprz river. where only a few roads inter sect the extensive swamp district. The Germans and Austrians are continuing to press them hotly.
 The resistance of these forces has become Weaker and their movements more confused. Many prisoners arc taken daily and 1t Is expected that many more will be captured before the Russians emerge from the swamps.
 Field Marshal Won Mackenzen 8 forces have crossed the Swinta.
 On the front to the west of lvango- rod the Austrians had relatively slight losses in taking the outer forts, al though the desperate fighting lasted 10 hours
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ITALIANS CLAIM FURTHER PROGRESS Advanced Austrian Posi- tiOns Near Lana Pass
 Are Captured

Rome. August 5-(yia Paris, August G. 20 a. m.)-Tonight's Italian general headquarters statement says:
 "In the valley of Cordevole we con- tinued our offensive with the object of completing the occupation of Lana pass. of which we conquered the most advanced trenches in the direction of Salesci, Pieve Dl I.ivinallonga and Agni in the fighting from the 17th to the 27th of July.
 "Under a concentrated fire of the enemy our infantry. effectively supported by artillery, succeeded in storming the very strong entrenchments defending the upper part of Cortone di Coldina.
 "On the Carso plateau the enemy, seek ing to stop our pr6gress on the center end left wing, delivered yesterday after noon an attack in the direction of the Capuchio wood. Our troops bore the shock successfully, and then taking the offensive, vigorously stormed consid- erable length of the entrenchments which our men call Trincierone, dominating the eastern border of the Capuccio wood and the approach to Smmartino del Carso."
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EXPLAIN PLANS TO
 EVACUATE CITY

Petrograd, August 5.-A Russian general staff statement explainlns preparations to evacuate 1vangorod. says: Because of the impossibility of Iyangorod sustaining siege. all it's pro- visions were methodically removed to- day.
 "On some of our lines west of Ivan gorod our rear guards detained the enemy for some days. without heavy lighting, but on Wednesday, conform ing to our general plan of action, those~rear guards blew up the concrete bases supporting the brick easements of tho forts, destroyed the bridges and withdrew to the right bank of the Vis- tula"
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To Aid the Jews

New York August 5.-Steps looking toward the organization of Jewish congress to ameliorate the conditions Of Jews throughout the world and to obtain political and national freedom for them in Europe after the war. were taken at a mass meeting of Jews here tonight. Speakers emphasized the ne cessity for a union of Jews through out the world and especially In the United States. Telegrams indorsing the movement were received from many cities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-06
HEAVY FIGHTING
 IN DARDANELLES

London. August e.--(2:1s q. m)-The in the Dardanelles on the front held by the Australians Is excellent al- though there has been continuous heavy fighting, involving serious casualties on both sides, according to the British press representative on the Gallipoli peninsula.
 'The Turks since their last repulse, the observer says, "have shown much less aggresslveness. Bomb throwing and mining now are the chief methods of war fare, the troops being kept occupied In rebuilding trenches, which crumble away rapidly owing to the soft sandy soil.
 Heavy Turkish endorsements are be- ing constantly brought into advanced positions showing that the Turks realize the importance of holding back further attempts of the allies to encroach on the peninsula.
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DENIES URGENT
 REQUEST FOR AID

Copenhagen. August b.--tyia London, 1923 D. m.)-A dispatch from Malmo. Sweden, says that Dr. Bauer, head phy- sician of the Malmo hospital, has denied an urgent request from the Austrian gov ernment for doctors and nurses to be sent to Munkacs, Hungary. Dr. Bauer Is declared to have said
 'I regret that I cannot spare a single doctor or nurse as our country may now need them any day for our own army"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-06
FRENCH WARSHIPS
 ATTACK SIGHADJIK

Paris, August 5.-G:4O p. m.)-French warships on August bombarded Sighad- jik, on the coast of Anatolia, and de- stroyed the customs house and part of the Notifications.
 On the day following an armored cruiser bombarded the Qualifications of the Turk ish quarter of Scala Nova and fortified point west of that town, while the other vessels of the squadron shelled and de- stroyed the village of Spelia, supposed to be'a supply depot for submarines of Frances antag gonists.
 The foregoing information Is contained in a statement given out today by the French ministry of marine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-06
LINEVULE WINS
 FROM EAST LAKE

Lineville, August 5.-(Special )-Lineville defeated East Lake this afternoon by a score of il to 2. The East Lake boys went to pieces in the sixth, but played steady ball with the exception of this in- ming.
 Browns pitching and Parkers catch of Robinson's long drive were features TOT the locals. while Grahams sensational catch in center and Howton's fielding Ill right was the stellar work of the visitors
 The Lineville boys have only lost two series this season and are the claimants of the championship of east Alabama.
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Mai. John B. Burke

Funeral services over the remains or Mai. John R. Burke. who died Tuesday st Gadsden, were held yesterday morn ing at St. Pauls church. Requiem mass was celebrated. A large number of friends assembled at the church to pay the last tribute of respect to the memory Of true friend, and many floral offerings were laid on his bier. lnterment was at Oak Hill cemetery where he was laid by the side of his wife, who died some years ago The pallbearers were: P. Il. ldn- nehan, Hugh McGeever. J. J. Boggan, John Gallager, Joe Meghan and J. VI. Hafer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-06
CLAYTON TO BUILD
 OPELIKA POSTOFFICE

OpeIika. August 5+(SpeciaL "A tell egram received here tonight from the federal experimenting architect at Washinston states that the contract for the construction of the new fed eral building at Opelika has been awarded to George A. Clayton of At lanta. The building will cost sS4.00o and construction will begin immedi- ately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-06
CARRASCO TO HEAD
 TRADE DELEGATES

Santiago. Chile, August 6.-Ednardo Carrasco of the Chilean foreign office. has been appointed by the government to head special mission to the Uni ted States to study possible commer- cfal intercourse between Chile and the United States.
 The first work of the mission. which left Santiago today. will be to report on agricultural progress in California.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-06
The Resolute Wins

Newport. R. L, August b.-The Reso- lute defeated the Vanitie today In the special event for cup defense yachts, held in connection with the race for the Astor cup by the squadron of the New York Yacht club. The Vanitie crossed the finish line first but the Resolute won through her time allow ance The corrected time gave the race to the Resolute by one minute and eight seconds. The yachts sailed over Q 31 la mile triangular course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-06
TWO MORE BODIES OF FLOOD VICTIMS
 FOUND AT ERIE
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lost their homes will be given a fresh start in life Citizens are contributing literally to relief fund.
 Every effort is being made to prevent pestilence from following in the wake of the flood.
 A company of state police arrived to- night from Butler to assist in the rescue work and to patrol the flood district
 Another terrific rainstorm struck Erie tonight. retarding the work of searching parties for awhile. No re- ports of additional damage were re- ceived, however The electric lighting system is still out of commission and the city is in almost total darkness tonight.
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 factions was represented in today's conference.
 To Submit Programme
 Before entering the meeting each of the Latin-American diplomats was notified on behalf of General Carranza that 1t would be futile to suggest re- storing the constitutional line of gov- ernment in Mexico by choosing a mem- Der of the Madero cabinet for provi- sional President, which has been sug- gested by some of the other factions. notably General Villa. Herberto Bar ron, a special emissary from General Carranza, presented to each of the dip | lomats today Carranzas letter of some weeks ago to President Wilson, push ing forward his claim to the presi- dency.
 This indicated that General Carranza | had anticipated the probable purpose | of the conference and had acted promptly to place on record his op- position to stepping aside. One of the /, outstanding views of the administra- tion has been that the forces which | first composed the constitutional movement had now become so widely separated by factional differences thai 1t might be necessary for the military
 
 ranza's notice that he was unwilling to do this presented the first obstacle | of the conference and plainly It's i'm portance was not underestimated.
 One point upon which there seemed | to be unanimous agreement was tha' there shall be no prolonged diplomatic exchanges with General Carranza al there were during the Niagara confer ence. The message that will go tt him will insist on an answer within a stipulated time. General Carranzf ! will be asked to lay down his arm. and join with his adversaries In es | tablishng government which th' United States will recognize. The lead ing powers of the world, now awaitinf the American governments action, arr pi epared to follow.
 To Outline Reasons
 l The message to Carranza will presen in a firm fashion the reasons why h. should adopt the course outlined.
 The alternative in the event tha Carranza declines to yield is not en tirely clear So far as Villa, Zapat' and other Mexican leaders are con celned. there Is said to be a definit understanding among officials of tn administration that they are ready t participate in peace conference.
 There has been no denial or tn suggestion that all the other factions in the event of Carranza's continue rejection of proposals, would partici pate in a conference to name a pro yisional President and organize gov CT 1nment which would have the mora support of the United States and Latin America. An embargo on arms agains all who resist such agreement woul be enforced by the co-operating na tions. Further steps that might b necessary are declared to have bee carefully outlined by the President. bu they have not been disclosed.
 An important part of Mir. Fuller report to the diplomats today con cerned negotiations with other Mex ican leaders conducted during the las two months by agents of the Washing , ston administration. including MT. Flu
 Ter himself. The results of conference
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ston today ordered a battery of light artillery to reinforce the troops at Nogales It was understood battery of four three-inch guns, 160 men and
 70 animals would leave here tonight with explosive shells and rations for
 1G days The artillery probably will arrive at Nogales early tomorIt>
 Houston, Tex-The sale of Hous-
 toms third baseman. Mcdonald, to the
 Philadelphia American league, was an-
 nounced Thursday. Mcdonald, it is re-
 ported, will join Connie Mack's Phil
 adelphia team August 20.
 Geneva-(Via London, 9:10 D. m)
 The Tribune's Innsbruck correspondent says of the fighting in Poland: The
 Austro- Germans. with more than 20
 heavy batteries, are bombarding Ivan
 gorod from all sides, causing great de- struction. The Russians are resisting heroically.
 London.-(10:35 p. m)-To strength en the gold reserves for exchange pur- poses, the treasury has instructed tho postoffice and all public departments to use whenever possible. notes instead
 of gold when making payments. Laredo, Tex.-American Consul Gen eral Phillip c. Hanna of Monterey ar rived here today. He was reticent re- garding the Mexican military situation. | q am glad again to set foot on the i soil of the United States he remarked. l lie would not discuss the mission to | Texas
 | Norwallz, Conn.-David Louis Fultz of Brooklyn, N. Y, president of the Baseball Players Fraternity, was mar ried here today to Miss Ida Marjorie Verlin of NorwallS.
 l Wilmington, Del = Approximately l 60, 900 employees of the DuPont Powder | company were notified today that their working hours would be reduced to l eight and that wages would remain | the same as for 10 hours. The order applies to plants throughout the coun-
 try and will apply to employees in all departments.
 Rome.-(Via Paris, 1:15 D. m.)-ThC tension between Italy and Turkey |: declared here to be becoming dail! more acute. Italy is said to have asked for categorical explanations concern ing Turkeys alleged refusal to with draw her troops from the Cyrenaics district in Tripoli and Turkey Is pur' suing what is described as her usua' rolicy of procrastination.
 London.-t2.4S a. m.)-The British government has decided to intern oi deport all German missionaries in In dia, according to the Times.
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Hardie Will Probated

The last will and testament or the late Joseph Hardie, who died Tn Los Angeles last May, was propated yes terday in the office of Judge J. F. Stiles. His widow. Mrs. Margaret ls- bell Hardie, who resides Tn LOS An celas .i..sole beneficiary and named as exec,,trix without bond. The estate is valued at about $2o.ooo
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with Gen. Felipe Angeles. Diaz Lom- bardo. Manuel Bonillo and General Vil- la himself were disclosed. All were fa- vorable to the general plan. Villa eX- pressed his willingness to eliminate himself if peace can be assured. Thus the preliminary negotiations necessar- fly revolve around Carranza. Upon his answer much depends as to the nature of the final plans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-06
Miss Lou Adams

Grconvnle. August 5.-tSpecial)-Tne funeral servces of Miss Lou Adams we're conducted by Rev. B. C. Glenn Tuesday morning at the family residence here. Miss Adams had been in feeble health for long time. Interment was made in Mag nolia cemetery.
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Mrs. Bell Brittan Mooar

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs Bell Brlttan Mooar aged 59 years, who died at the residence of her daush- ter Mrs F. J. Lee Rust, 11A Twelfth street, Wednesday night at o'clock, will be held from the residence this morning at 10 o'clock. Interment will follow In Oak Hlll cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-06
Badger to Retire

Washington, August 5.-Rear Ad- Iniral Charles J. Badger will retire to- morrow on account of age. but will continue on duty indefinitely in con nection with the army and navy joint board and the navy general board, which are working out national defense problems. Admiral Badger was com mander in chief of the Atlantic fleet from January 4. 1913. until after its return from the Mexican gulf coast at the time of the American occupa- ton of Vera Cruz
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A. l.. Lambert

Selma. August 5. -tspeeal)-A. L. Lam bert, 60 years of age. retired business man and prominent here. died this after noon 10 minutes after leaving his family apparently well and hearty. He leaves wife. son and daughter Funeral services will he conducted from the family home Friday.
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Mrs. Matte Bell

Mrs. Hattie Bell, aged fl years died at a local inflrmary yesterday afternoon at o'clock. The remains of the deceased will be sent to Pell City for interment by Shaw this morning at b;30 o'clock. The deceased is survived by her husband, J. D Rell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-06
Dr. K. V. Mobley

Funeral services over the remains of Dr. R. " Mobley aged 49 years who died at local lnflrmary Wednesday morning. were held from the family resi- dence. 1911 Twenty-fifth street. north, yesterday afternoon at o'clock. Inter- ment followed in Oak Hin cemetery.
 The following acted as pallbearers: F. w. Dixon, lar. Samuel Douglas, E. E. May. George B. Tarrant, George Ward. and pr, B. D. Sibley, Honorary; w. ]. Love, A. G. Donahoo, Dr. George M. Nor row, F. M. Jackson, ]. A. Perdue and Gus Lee. pr. l.. C. Branscomb and the Rev s. T. Slaton offieiated. The de- oeneed Is survived by his widow and three children; Willard, Edith and Vivian Mobley. The'funerai ceremonies were In charge of the Masons the deceased being prominent in that order Dr. Mobley was widely known throughout tho state and had number of friends and acquaint- ances In this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-06

all of this city The deceased was one of the most popular young men in North Birmingham and had a host of friends and acquaintances in Birmingham.