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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-10
GERMANS LOOKING
 TOWARDS THE EAST
 AT SLAV OFFENSIVE
Military Critics Surprised at Recuperative Power of the observation-disclosures Still
 on Offensive at Verdun

Berlin. July S.-(Via London, July 9.)
 The eyes of the Germans were turned today toward the eastern rather than
 the western front. The weight of the
 first onslaught in the west is believed
 to have been fully estimated and, in
 spite of whatever surprises British strategy may still have in store, pub
 lie and expert opinion here is confident
 of the outcome. It is believed that the sixth army and reserves have the situa- : tion well in hand on the Somme and that nothing can interfere with the progress of the Verdun campaign. In the east. however great general offensive has burst forth all along the line from Riga to Roumania. Wave after wave of Russian flesh and steel in rolling against the Teuton dyke which stretches across the Russian provinces. Thrust follows thrust in constant succession and no sooner do the Germans succeed in walling the advance at one threatened point, than another menaces.
 PRAISES LEADERSHIP The most striking results thus far manifested. have been seen in the lead ership and distribution of the forces of the central powers rather than in ac- tual movement of the contending ar
 mies With the exception of General Pflanzer, commanding small group at the extreme southern end of the line, the Austro-H Hungarian units are who have furnished reserves to bolster | up particularly threatened points. At the very outset of the Russian offensive, General Pflanzer detached divisions to relieve the hard pressed
 Archduke Joseph Ferdinand and his operations now are mainly directed to the defense of the Carpathian forests and the passes into the Hungarian plain.
 It is betrayfng no secret to say | that the German leaders have been as- 1 tonished at the recuperative powers of | the Russians and their freely flowing reservoirs of both men and munitions. Time after time it seemed as if the Russians must be nearing their last resources in shells and reserves, time | and again correspondents at Austrian headauarters reported that the Russian | troops were losing their vim and strik- | ing power, only to chronicle a day or two later new onslaught with fresh troops, freely supported by artillery. DISCOUNTS RUSSIAN GAINS Notwithstanding the various Russian gains which, when marked on the map l of the eastern front. make a compara- 1 lively small showing for such CO., llossal expenditure of blood and iron,
 no uneasiness is manifested here. The I general offensive on all fronts simul- 1 taneously has compelled the Germans 1 to discontinue their favorite railroad strategy, but the strategic defense which the Germans have deliberately l chosen on the eastern and general western fronts. has so far proved ade- 1 ouate to hold up the entente allies offensive and has not interfered with l the continuance of the German as- | sault against Verdun. To such an ex. | tent is this true that the Germans still 1 retain the strategic initiative and show | no indication of relaxing their grip or
 the great French fortress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-10

who stood for equal suffrage in Ala bama. after making a very good start displayed as little Judgment as the Ala ban,a prohibition party. As you may re- call. the prohibitionists. with everything in their hands. organized the Alabama legislature They worked as body and with enthusiasm. What remarkable sue cess was theirs! And then they lost their heads. They were drunk to stupidity with power. The lobbyists, organized to work solely for prohibition, began to lobby some of them did-for corporations. Some lobbied for the Birmingham Railway
 Light and Power company. come for the various steam railroads. some in order that the state might adopt policy pre- viously adopted by coal and iron com pany. some for or against insurance leg (Continued on Page Twv)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-10

Without wasting time in putting i hat on straight" or in daublng | le powder on her nose, this womar'' clever as a master prohibitionist organizing a corporation lcglsla- e, exclaimed:
 wen. the women went to pieces at bsden. Since the split in the ranks [narate efforts have been made to |tore the party to it's former state | solidarity. But the task is hope You may experiment with a kpse, but you can never make II Ind on it's feet again.
 NO JUDGMENT
 |rhe women--of course. in eompara- ! sense, there were few to begin witb
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-10

rafts, after an all night battle along the Cahaba river, brought to safety 50 negroes marooned in their homes, on top of houses, in treetops. and on high knolis completely surrounded by water. Several of the finest plantations in that vicinity are under water, including the immense place of I. Julian Smith, where 200 ne- gro laborers are auartered.
 The Alabama Power company had all of it's 26 gates at Lock No. F open during the night as a result of veritable cloud bursts in the territory above. Today two gates were closed early in an attempt to afford some relief to the country be- low the locks, and two others were low cred during the late afternoon. The company announced it would close as
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-10
FLOOD CONDITIONS
 SHOW NO DECREASE
 NEAR MONTGOMERY
Back Water Has Inundated Thousands of Acres of Land-Loss of Crops and Stock Will Amount to Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars Negroes Are Saved

Montgomery July 9.Flood conditions the rivers of this section early tonight showed from threatened ger. At Montgomery the at 5:15 o'clock 46 feet with enough water still in sight, according the weather eau stage of 52 feet Monday afternoon At unpka the stage fell two feet during the night but started rising again this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-10
SUFFRAGE IN ALABAMA DI VIDED. AND PARTY IS DEAD
7ashington' Correspondent of The Age-Herald Secures Interesting Interview On the Moribund Condition of the Suffragettes of This State.
 Echoes of the Gadsden Disaster Where Factions Ran Amuck
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

Washing gton July 9-(Special )The Alabama woman who a months ago told The AgeH Herads Washington bureau
 the equal suffrage party would on the rocks at Gads
 declared today while passing through this city, that the 1;r;s movement in Alabama lacking in resiency as matter of fact, dead hen in pit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-10
TO RESCUE NEGROES

Selma, July 9.-Headed by Mayor Ben ish, practically all the ablebodied men left here shortly after noon for the Lake Lanier region, where several hundred ne- groes are reported marooned and in in- minent danger. Every available boat,
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-10
Capture British Boat

Berlin. July, 9-(By Wireless.)-The Brit ish steamship Pendennis, 2123 tons gross, with cargo of timber from Gothenburg for Hull, has been captured by Ger man warship off the Norwegian coast and brought to a German port.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-10
GERMAN UNDER WATER N LINER DEUTSCHLAND
 DOCKS AT BALTIMORE

Gre a te st M a r i II e A chiev em ent In Worlds History Is Re- corded When TeutOnic Submarine Carrying 750 Tons of Dyes As Cargo Arrive es At American Port
 WAS BUILT AT BREMEN AND IS LARGER U-BOAT THAN THE NAVAL SUBS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-10

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18
H0LL and DEEPLY STIRRED over
LOSS OF the TUBANT|A, PRIDE
Of HER MERCANTILE Marine
Leading Newspaper of Hoan Harsh Crtczes Unwarrant'
ed Destruction Friendly Nations Finest Steamship
and Suggests Representations to Berlin

gave the command to fire that the ship
was the Tubanta- No words can be found
to qualify this crime: no excuses can be
accepted"
No matter whether the Tubantia was
sunk by a torpedo or a mine, the paper
says, the country demands that such oc-
currences cease. It declares the govern
ment must make the strongest represent
atoms to Berlin. and continues:
1.-THE Tubantia was not a mere tramp.
She was the pride OF our mercantile ma
r1ne.
I'VE have nothing to do with officers
mistakes. Tho German admiralty Is re-
sponsible and the demand must be made
that definite instructions be given to the
German navy to render 1t certain that
such mistakes will not arise in future"
This newspapers says Holland Is unfort-
unately placed between one belligerent
"who professedly fights for the interests
Of small nations but holds up our ships.
SEXES what she likes and paralyzes our
imports and industries and another bel
ligerent who while contending for the
so-called freedom Of the seas sinks our
ships on sight without notice."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18

Chicago, March r.-High tribute was
paid Irish men and women for the part
they have taken in the development OF
the United States by William Howard
Taft in an address delivered here tonight
at tho ST. Patrick's day banquet Of the
Irish Fellowship Club.
There has been an easy amalgamation
Of the Irish with our American life" said
Mr.. Taft. They have added much to
the composite American, made from va
rious European stocks. They have soft
ened the American wit. They have added
to American tenderness. They have in
creased the spirit Of good fellowship add
ed to our social graves. increased our
poetical Imagination. made US more OPP
timistic and added to our sunny philos-
ophy.
Not Socialistic
Socialism and anarchy have found no
lodgment among Irishmen. They believe
in institutions Of modern society. They
believe in UNFOLDING our nation and our
state governments. They believe in the
preservation Of the checks and balances
of our constitutional structure. They
welcome progress. They are not full OF
diatrbes against the existing order. They
struggle for equality of opportunity and
recognize the value of liberty ordered by
law. They are not reaching out for new
gods Of government. They are not seek
ing to invent new society and turn
the present one topsy-turvy.
They are operating in full spirit Of the
civilization. the good fortune. the pros.
perity and the happiness that is possible
under our American government. They
are grateful for it, they value it, they
will fight to preserve it,"
Mr.. Taft narrowly escaped injury while
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18
REAR ADMIRAL BENSON BEFORE
COMMITTEE D|SCRED|TS PUGET
SOUND yard AS |MPRACT|CAbLE
Enters Logical Plea for San Francisco Building Yard
Strongly Urges Guanta Naval Base

Washington. March 17.-Rear Admit
raj Benson, chief Of the bureau of OPP
erations. told the House naval commit
tee TO-DAY that San Francisco bay
should have a navy yard "adequate to
build as many battleships as might be
necessary for the Pacific coast" He
said first class plant there would be
vastly more valuable than one in Pu-
get sound and he did ont favor the ST.
100000 appropriation passed by the
Senate yesterday for improvement Of
the Puget Sound yard.
San Francisco, the admiral argued,
VISA more central than Puget sound
and had a larger body Of water and a
better fortified bay entrance. Puget
sound, ne added, was mot only very
near foreign territory, but in posi-
ton where it is easily approached
across the Pacific"
Admiral Benson strongly favored
Guantanamo as a primary naval base
in the Caribbean.
Il believe from the lessons of the
European war he said. that there
should be somewhere south Of Cape
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18
HORSES BREAK
THROUGH ICE IN
HEBERT INQUIRY

Milo, Me, March 17.-Investgation of
the murder at Five Islands, in Schoodic
lake, of George Hebert, a recluse, fur
nished some exciting moments for Sheriff
Charles II. Norton and two deputies to-
day. Driving across the lake on the ice.
the horses broke through and were res
cued only after a hard struggle which
cost the men themselves an Icy wetting.
The sheriff, who returned here tonight
after an examination of the situation,
said the deputies would remain in the
woods to continue the investigation and
he looked for an arrest speedily. The
condition of the camp indicated that the
victim made a desperate fight against
his assaiant, whose motive was believed
to be robbery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18
Bandits in Flight

Officials interpreted the information
as clearly indicating that Villa and his
bandits were fleeing before the Ameri-
can advance and that it was extreme
~ doubtful that they would attempt
to make stand. The opinion prevailed
among army officers that that cam
paign would develop quickly into a
guerilla warfare. The War department
had no confirmation Of border reports
that snipers had fired on the American
troops.
In the Senate today, a concurrent
resolution by Senator La Toilette de-
c!aring that Congress approved the
use Of the army to pursue Villa and
giving further assurances that the SOW
ereignty Of Mexico vas not to be en-
croached upon by the punitive expedi-
ton. was unanimously adopted without
debate.
Reports to the State and War de-
partments indicated that conditions
generally in the interior Of Mexico were
fairly quiet General Funston reported
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18

Hatteras yards and docks where our
ships could go. The question Of the mill
itary force necessary for land defense
Of Guantanamo, Of course, has been
considerable, but we hope the fleet
could defend it,
The Panama canal, the admiral said,
Should be strongly fortified and a
large military force should be kept
there.
We should keep the canal open at
all hazards" he declared. IF we had a
fight on the northeastern portion Of the
Caribbean sea and we were defeated
by the enemy and were cut off from
Guantanamo we might have to take
our ships under protection Of the guns
at the canal entrance and take them
through the canal to the Pacific"
Admiral Benson also said he favored
certain number Of battle cruisers but
did not favor diverting the navy's ef-
forts mainly from battleships to battle
cruisers. He advised against an unus-
ual increase in fleet submarines, say.
ing three of the sOo-ton type would
be sufficient.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18

The Hague, Netherlands. March H.
(via London).-The loss of one OF Hol'
lands finest steamships has stirred the
country deeply. The sinking of the Tu-
bantia, valued at $l,6O0,Q0o and insured TOT
&, $4,000, means loss of valuable cargo
space not easily replaced.
The opinion accredited to the captain
that the Tubantia was torpedoed adds to
the feeling of resentment aroused by the
disaster. Tho Vaderland calls attention
to the fact that the vessel was sunk at
almost the same time that announcement
was made Of the resignation Of Admiral
Won Tirpitz q German minister Of ma
rine and Of the statement that his sue
cessor would continue submarine warfare
without abatement, and says that If the
Tubantia was sunk by . German subma-
rine there will be increasing danger that
Germany. against her wishes. may find
herself in conflict with neutral states on
account Of the conduct Of her submarine
commanders.
A stronger note IL sounded by tho
Nieuve Rotterdamsche Courant. which
says:
Between being torpedoed and being
mined the only difference which exists 10
that known in criminal law between in
tention and conditional intention. II the
ship was torpedoed then there was alb
solute intention or ignorance or neglect
equivalent 70 intention. The submarine
/ commander must have knogn when b
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18
MRS. cARLL ENTERTAiNS
Friday at Luncheon President and Sec
rotary Of Maine Federation

The pleasant home of Mrs. e. c.
CARL, is East Chestnut street, was the
scene Of a most enjoyable occasion Fri
dag when that lady gave luncheon
in honor Of Mrs. Grace Wing of Au-
burn, president Of the Maine Fedora
ton of women's Clubs, and Mrs. Ezra
White Of Lewiston, secretary Of that
organization, and had as other guests
the officers of the Current Events Club
Of Augusta. The house was tastefully
decorated in a way appropriate to st.
Patrick's day and the effect was very
pleasing. The afternoon was passed in
the enjoyment Of music and stories.
The number of ladies present was u.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18

It is learned that arrangements have
been completed for the steamer Is
lander of the Augusta. Gardiner &
Boothbay Steamboat Co. to go on the
railway at Boothbay Harbor April 10
for overhauling, after which she will
come to Bath to have her engines over
looked and prepared for the summer
service. The first trip Of the season is
scheduled for Saturday. May 10. Capt.
Ellery Dunton Of Boothbay Harbor and
the same crew as last summer has
been engaged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18

with jonquils. The evening was de-
voted entirely to cards and all thor
oughly enjoyed the games. AT 1890
o'clock delicious refreshments were
served, consisting of sandwiches, cof-
fee, ice cream and cake.
Much credit for the success Of the
affair is due to Mrs. Paul D. Sargent.
who is chairman of the Ways and
Means committee in charge of the ar
rangements for the party. Needless to
say it is hoped by al. those who par
tlcipated that this committee will plan
for other parties to be given by the
Augusta organization.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18
TORPEDO ATTACK
IS DECLARED IN
THE AFFIDAVITS

London, March IA Reuter- dis
Patch from The Hague says the Dutch
ministry of marine has announced that
affidavits made by the first and fourth
officers and the lookout man of the
.Tubantia show that the steamer was
hit by a torpedo. These men declare
they saw in the water white streak
made by a torpedo. and that at the
moment the streak reached the side of
the steamer amidships, the explosion
occurred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18

A preliminary meeting Of people inter
ested in tuberculosis work was held Fri
day evening at Library hall with good
attendance and proved very interesting
Torsleff of Bangor, State secretary of the
Maine Anti-Tuberculosis Association, who
explained the purposes Of the work. At
the conclusion of his talk an adjourn
ment was taken to meet again Tuesday
evening, March Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18
WHIST PARTY GIVEN IN
CAUSE OF SUFFRAGE
Guests Delightfully."- Entertained at
Home Of Mrs. G. p. Gannett

The beautiful home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Guy P. Gannett on State street was
the scene Of delightful occasion Fri
day evening at a whist party given
under the auspices of the Ways and
Means committee of the National Suf-
frage Organization Of Augusta. The
purpose of this party, which was the
first to be given by the Augusta
branch of the League since its organ
ization about a month ago. was to
raise funds to carry on the work and
it was in every way q success. 10 tables
being filled.
The rooms were prettily decorated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18
WILBERT S. WILSON
Elected Eminent Commander Of Trim.
ity Commandery, No. 7, K. r.

Trinity Commandery, No. I, K T., held
its annual conclave Friday evening and
elected officers for the ensuing year as
follows:
generalissimo. George E. Dixon; captain
general. Albert NJ. Pingree; senior war.
den. Charles r. Chase; junior warden,
George F. Giddings: prelate. L. Elwood
Jones; treasurer, William 9. Boothby;
recorder George H. Bangs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18
VILLA AND BANDITS
AVOID EXPEDITION
Pursuers Not Yet Able to Effect Contact with
Outlaws on Mexican Soil-No Confirmation of
Reported Shipping Tampico and Torreon Re-
port Uneasiness but No Open Disorder = Dis
patches Received from Funston

in one dispatch that there was some
excitement at various points along the
frontier. In another he said trains
southbound from the border carried
only few passengers. Other dispatch
es received from him we're Of purely
routine character, it was said authori-
tatively.
Disturbed at Tampieo
Consular advices to the State de-
partment were that quiet prevailed in
virtually all sections Of Mexico except
Tampico and Torreon At Tampico and
in the adjacent oil fields, Americans
were reported to be uneasy, although
no disorders had developed. The attl-
tude Of the military forces in the dis
trict is said to be unfavorable TO
Americans. 1t is believed. however, that
when the acQuiescent attitude OF the
de facto government toward the cam
paign against Villa becomes known,
there will be no further cause for ap-
prehension. The situation in Tamplco
is not new, and is not a direct result
Of the determination Of the Cnlteo
States to capture Villa.
Torreon has for some time been a
seat Of disorder. Consul Williams, VINO
left his consulate at Torreon in charge
Of the British consul and returned to
the border with party of Americans
reported to the State department late
TODAY that he had quit his post because
of unbearable conditions.
Representative Hay today gave no
tice that he would ask that the nlght
session be dispensed with and the reg
ular day session continued until
o'clock. Loud applause greeted the an
nouncement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18
OF
H j N TER S Who
were CARELESS
Grand Jury Acts in Cases of
Ledher and Bragdon
Friday

Dover, Me. March 1.-Two hunters
were indicted by the grand jury today for
the killing Of two persons mistaken for
deer in the woods last fall. Edwin P
Ledher of Shirley was indicted for the
death of Vate L. Bearce Of Abbot, and
Melvin Bragdon of Blanchard for the
shooting of Mss. Cora Bartlett of the
same town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18
KING AND QUEEN
AT HEADQUARTERS
OF IRISH GUARDS

London. March liking George accom-
panied Queen Mary today to the head.
quarters Of the Irish Guards where the
Queen presented each officer and soldier
with a sprig of shamrock. The King
paid high tribute to this Irish regiment.
which was created by Queen Victoria to
commemorate the heroism of Irish regi-
ments in the South African war.
by splendid achevemtns in your hrst
campaign" said the King, you have
proved yourselves worthy Of this proud
tribute"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18
FIGURES SHOW
FOUR MISSING
FROM TUBANTIA

London. March 17.-According to
latest reports there we're undoubtedly
some casualties as a result Of the dis
aster to the Holland-Lloyd passenger
steamer Tubantia early yesterday
morning, says a Reuter- dispatch from
Flushing The explosion was SO terrlnc
that some of the lifeboats were shat-
tered to pieces.
Two Dutch torpedo boats nave
brought to Flushing a large number OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18
THE PRESIDENT
WEARS A GREEN
NECKTIE FRIDAY

Washington, March 17.-President Will
son celebrated St. Patrick's day today by
wearing a green necktie and sprig of
shamrock sent him by John Redmond
the Irish Nationalist leader in the Brit
ish Parliament. Sprigs of green were
worn generally by White House employees
members Of the cabinet and other govern
ment officials.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18
SHIPPING NEWS

Portland, Me-. March 17.-Arrived
Steamer Port Hunter (Br), New York;
schooner Charles H. Trickey, New
York
Sailed: Schooner Rebecca NJ. Wall
from New York;, Calais. in tow: Will
liam D. Marvel (from do.), ST. John,
N. B.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18

Washington, March 1.-THE main
American expeditionary force in Mex
leo as late as this afternoon had en-
countered none of Villas outlaws. Re-
ports to this effect were received by
the War department in field wireless
messages relayed by telegraph from a
point along the international border.