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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-27
BERLIN EAST OFFICIAL

Berlin, July 26.-(Via London.) THE re-
pulse Of strong attacks by the Russians
on the German lines in the Baranovichi
regions announced today by the war Of
three divisions engaged in the attack, and
at one point the Russians were driven
back by counter attack.
Regarding operations on the eastern
front the official statement says:
"Our airmen, by dropping bombs by
their machine gunfire compelled enemy
troop transport trains on the Dvinsk-
Plock railway and east of Minsk to come
to Standstill
Army group of Prince Leopold: During
tho evening and the night the Russians
directed attacks in which three divisions
were observed to be engaged against the
front east and southeast of Gorodische
10 miles north of Baranovichi. AS with
all previous attacks, these were rendered
fiuitless and most severe losses were in
flictd on the enemy. At one point the
enemy was driven back by a counter at
tack, leaving o,is officer, so men and one
machine gun in our hands.
German aerial squadrons successfully
dropped numerous bombs on the railway
stations of Pogorielzy and Torodzizja
where troop trains were standing, and
on troop camps in the vicinity of these
railway stations.
( Army group OF General Won LluSlI-
gen: Northwest of Lutsk enemy recon
noiterng attachments were unsuccess-
full
Northwest of Berestechk strong
Russian attacks We're repulsed, partly
by our fire, and partly by counter at
tacks. One hundred prisoners and two
machine guns were brought in.
Army group of General Count Won
Bothmer: East Of the Koropice sector
minor fights occurred between ad-
vanced attachments
Balkan front: There is nothing to
report.
Army group of Field Marshal Won
Hindenburg: West of Riga. recon-
noitering detachments penetrated Rus
sian advanced positions and destroyed
them. Enemy patrols showed very
greatly increased activity"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-27
Deaths and Funerals
George C. Marlitt

Word was received here yesterday OF
the death of George C. Marlitt of jack
sonville, Fla, at the family residence
there. The remains will be brought to
Birmingham, arriving here Friday Mt
noon. Interment will be at Elmwood
cemetery. Funeral arrangements will
be announced later. Mr.. Marlitt was
brotherin-law of E. r. Wilcox and
was well known in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-27
Texas Vote Still in Doubt

Dallas, Tex, July 26-The proposition
Of submitting constitutional amend
ment for statewide prohibition to Texas
voters. balloted upon in last Saturday
democratic primaries, still was in doubt
tonight Latest returns gave lead for
submission of 1924. Counties yet to be
heard from could change these figures
materially. 1t is probable the eact count
will not be known until Saturday, when
the county executive committees meet
and canvass the returns
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-27
AUSTRIAN CLAIMS

Berlin, July 26.--(By Wireless )-South
of the Dniester river and west Of Ober-
tyn a Russian attack broke down under
our fire says statement issued by the
Austro- Hungarian headquarters, under
date of July 25 Russian accommodating
attacks southeast of Labaczovka were re-
pulsed.
All attacks on the Italian front were
repulsed by the Austrians the statement
adds.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-27
Two Men Rob Rank

indianapolis. July 26.-Two men to-
day held up and robbed the East Tenth
Street State bank escaping with be-
tween $500 and $500, 1t was said at
the bank. Harvey B. Tillman, cashier,
fought the bandits but was struck on
the head with a revolver and over
powered
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-27
Lyman B. Simmons

Funeral services for Lyman B. SIM
mons, the 20-months-oid son of Mr.. and
Mrs Hensley Simmons, who died at a
local infirmary Tuesday afternoon. were
conducted from the family residence at
$3.50 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Inter-
ment followed in Forest Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-27
CZAR THANKS ARMY

Petrograd. July 26.-(via London.)-The
Turkish fortress of Erzingan in central
Armenia has been captured by the Rus
SLAMS This was announced early today
by the Russian war department.
The official statement announcing the
capture of Erzingan says:
ION Tuesday our gallant troops, under
command of General Udenitchin, took in
battle the town of Erzingan. AS a result
the clearing of the Turks from Armenia
has been accomplished.
THE Emperor yesterday sent the fol-
lowing telegram to the commander-in-
chief at Tiflis:
1t is with Joy that I have heard of
the taking of Erzingan. From the bottom
of my heart l congratulate you, the heroic
Cauca sian army upon your victory. l
am delighted that the troops so quickly
justified the confidence placed in them.
NICHOLAS
Ezingan was the most important of the
military forts of the Turks in Asia Minor.
1t was the headquarters of the Tenth
Turkish army corps, and contained large
barracks and military factories. ERIN
gan is situated at an altitude of 1900 feet
near the western end of rich we'll
watered plain through which runs the
western Euphrates river. 1t is 80 miles
southwest of Erzerum, which position was
captured by the troops of Grand Duke
Nicholas last February. The population
at the outbreak of the war numbered
about 125, 900 of whom about half were
Arrnenans.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-27
L.. w. Davis

L. w. Davis. aged 81 years. died at
O'Clock yesterday afternoon at his late
residence, 4710 Eleventh avenue. north,
East Birmingham. Funeral services will
be held from the residence at l o'clock
this afternoon. Interment will be made
in the East Lake cemetery. The deceased
is survived by his widow, three daugh-
tiers, Mrs. r. J. Richard, Mrs. r. W viek-
son and Miss Irena Davis, and one son.
Clarence Davis.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-27
POZIEREs LOSS ADMITTED

Berlin, July 26.-(via London british
troops have established themselves il
the town of Pozieres, says the officia
statement issued today by the German
army headquarters staff.
Further to the east of FoureauX wood
and near Longueval minor British at
lacks were repulsed. Attempted attacks
on Trones wood were observed. the state
fire.
The official statement regarding opera
tons on the western front says:
ION the Confines Ypres canal a large
British bastion was destroyed with its
occupants by the explosion Of German
mine.
THE British have esta blished them
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-27

Sam has ordered small cruisers for the
navy This little vessel is Of the Houpa model with round bottom
displacement hull similar to the five craft of the patrol squad
which performed ceditaby in the naval
The Miss Minneapolis boat sensation
and built by enthusiasts of the city after which named
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-27

From the Dallas News
OF course, there are two sides to every
question, but as rule man doesn't
need high-priced socks when he wears
high-topped boots.
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President Harry Ayres Will
Call Meeting to Order
at II O'Clock
TRIP TO BESSEMER
THIS AFTERNOON
B. NJ. Allen Will Be Toastmaster at
the Banquet Given the Visitors
BY the Birmingham Pub
fishers Association

The details for the fifty-fifth an.
nual session of the Alabama Press as
| ISOLATION have been arranged and an.
| nounced by Secretary James H Hard
1t is expected that there will be quite
number of prominent editors of daily
and weekly newspapers from the lead.
ing cities and towns in attendance. Al.
| ready many letters have been receiveo
| from these molders of public opinion
| stating that they are anticipating
| delightful time at the meeting, as well
as at the entertainments that have
been provided by the citizens of Biz.
mngham.
Harry M. Ayres, editor of the Daily
Star. Admission, reached the city las.
| night, and will call the convention tt
| order in the ballroom Of the Tutwile,
hotel this morning at IL o'clock Th:
programme as published in the daily
press will be carried out. 1t is expect.
| ed that two hours of business session
. will be held, after which the asso-
citation will adjourn for luncheon and
leave. in a special street car at 40
o'clock for Bessemer, where they will,
be entertained by the Board of Trade
of that city.
LIST OF OFFICERS
The following is list of the Off
GERS of the association;
Harry M. Ayres, president; Hugh
Wilson, first vice president; G. Ern-
est Jones. second vice president; James
H. Hard. secretary-treasurer; F. Webt
Stanley, recording secretary.
Executive committee: The above
named officers with c.. j. Hildredth
#C. Il. Verbeck, j. A. Rountree, II. H
Smith, Horace Hood and c. w. Hare.
The following is the loGal entertain
ment committee, which is requested tt
assemble in the lobby of the Tutwile,
hotel. where they will rec Give and greet
the visiting editors:
James H. Hard, chairman; Victor
Hanson, publisher of daily News
Thomas B. Smith, business managei
daily Ledger; Walter Jeffries, daily
Age-Herald; George NJ. Cruils shank
daily Ledger; e. w. Barrett, daily Age
Herald; ]. e. Campbell, daily News; ]
A. Rountree, Dixie Manufacturer; L. p
Hill, Ensley Enterprise; j. H f. Nose
~, Labor Advocate; Frank Willis Bar
nett. Alabama Baptist; l.. c. Branscomb
alabama Christian Advocate; C. Blanks
Everett, Chamber of Commerce; j
Frank Rushton, vice president oil
C'namber of Commerce. DIR. y. F. Dos
ter. Hill Ferguson, Real Estate ex-
change; e. C. Horton, United Statet
weather bureau; j. H. McCary, State
Horticultural society; B. Fl. Mooney
AND MI. Shugrue. A committee fro
Bessemer headed by DR.. j. c. Curry
president and George H. Stevenson
secretary of Bessemer Board Of Traae
will also be present and will accom-
pany the editors to Bessemer.
James H. Hard, chairman of com
mittee of arrangements, announces
that at the banquet rendered the pres:
association by The Age-Herald News
and Ledger. composing the Birming-
ham Publishers association, tonight, B
M. Allen will act as POSTMASTER
The Birmingham Male chorus, H. G.
Culver, director, will sing several
numbers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-27
Conceit

From the Detroit Free Press.
els he conceited?"
Very. I'll bet at times he even won.
|ders how heaven is getting along with.
but him"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-27
OTHER RUSSIAN SUCCESSES

Petrograd, July 26.-(Nia London. THE
Russians are continuing their successful
drive in southern Volhynia, pressing back
the Teutonic forces near the Slonevka
river branch OF the Styr, which the
Russians are crossing, the war office an
nounced today Great losses have been
inflicted on the retiring hostile forces.
Heavy losses in prisoners were sus-
tanned also, the announcement states,
General Sakharoff capturing more than
1900 officers and men,
The forces of General Won Boehm- Err
moll are being attacked by the Russians
In lialirla. 70 miles from BrouN.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-27
HINDENBERG REFUSED

Petrograd. July 26.--(Via London)
German forces under Field Marshal Won
Hindenberg attacked the Russian lines
near Kemmern. 20 miles west of Riga,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-27
ITALIANS REPULsE ATTACKS

Rome, July 26.-(Via London. )-On
the night of July "a Italian troops re-
pulsed two violent counter attacks
against the summit of Monte Cimone,
which had been captured from the
Austrians, says the Italian official
statement issued today.
The text follows:
"In the Lagarina valley and in the
Borcola region our artillery shelled
enemy columns on the march
ION the Posina- Astico line during
the night of July "a we repealed two
violent counter attacks against the
summit of Monte Cimone. We are still
working to dislodge the enemy from
the rough wooden slopes on that
mountain toward Tonezza
"On the Asiago plateau we are con-
solidating our new positions. Yester-
day as the result of encounters there
we took 80 prisoners.
'In the Trevignoa valley our aircraft
bombarded enemy parks and depots at
Bellamonte.
I'm Carnia our artillery bomba rded
conveys on the Monte Croce D Comelico
road. Hostile batteries shelled villages in
the upper Degano valley, killing some
civilians.
"On the Isonzo front there was nothing
OF importance. The enemy is reported
to be increasing the use of explosive rifle
bullets"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-27
Epidemic Victims for
One Day Are Thirty-fiye

New York, July 26.-Despite the in.
creasing number of deaths and new cases
Of infantile paralysis in New York city
Health Commissioner Haven Emerson de-
clared tonight that the death rate OF
children is lower than it was last year
He stated that the records of his de-
partment showed that $50 less infants
have died so far this year in the, city
than in the corresponding period OF
1915
The daily bulletin of the health depart
ment shows that during the 24-hour pc
Rod ending at 10 o'clock this morning the
plague killed 35 children and there were
1872 new cases reported in the five bor-
oughs of New York city.
and nearly succeeded in penetrating
the Russian front line, the war office
announced today, but finally We're COM
PEELED to retreat by the concentration
of the Russian fire.
The statement reads:
"In the region of Kemmern, after
artillery preparation, the Germans
made two attacks and were on the
point of forcing back our front line
detachments when, owing to our con-
centrated fire, the enemy was COM
PEELED to fall back, leaving many dead
and wounded. During these battles the
Germans used explosive bullets and
producing shells.
I'm the region northwest of Bran
ovichi a fierce artillery battle was
waged on both sides together with en-
gagements between front line detach-
ments. During these our detachments
succeeded in making small advances al
some points.
"Six enemy aviators threw 80 bombs
on the Gamira station Eleven areo-
planes also threw II bombs on the sta
ton at Pogorelcy.
During the night after fierce fight
ing in the region of the village of
Vcnski, southwest of Baranovichi, a
company of the enemy crossed the
River Shara and approached our wire
entanglements but were repulsed by
our rifle and gunfire.
''In the region of the River Sion
evka a branch Of the Styr, our troops
crossing to the left bank of the river,
continue to press the retreating enemy,
who suffered great losses. We have
taken prisoner So officers, 1000 men,
five guns. six machine guns, II cases
of munitions and many other stores.
Prisoners are continuing to arrive"
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-05-04

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16
GENERAL CASTRO IS
 STILL UNDESIRABLE
mittance to Country on Wash ingtOn Orders

New York, July 15.-General Cipriano Castro, former President of Venezuela, who was admitted to the United States in 1913 after being detained by the immigra- tion authorities for six weeks on Ellis Island, again was denied admission to this country today when he arrived on the steamship Vauban from Port of Spain, Trinidad.
 His detention was upon orders re- ceived from Washington, it was learned tonight. General Castro remained aboard the Vauban to await the outcome of a hearing before special board of inquiry tomorrow.
 Assistant Commissioner of Immigration Byron H. Uhl asserted that the charges against General Castro were the same as three years ago, involving moral turpitude. MT. Uhl explained that a spe- cial board of inquiry in 1913 had ordered General Castro excluded from the coun- try. General Castro sued out writ of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16
l CHALMERS OFFICIAL JUMPS TO DEATH
Paul Smith, Vice President of Con- pany, Ends Life After Mak- ing Big Deal

New York, July 15.-Paul Smith. vice president and general sales manager of the Chalmers Motor company of De- troit, leaped from the window of his room on the tenth floor of the Hotel Biltmore here today and was crushed to death in the street below. His phys .ician, wife and friends attributed his act to a nervous and mental collapse following the successful completion of a business deal said to have involved $6, ,00O, 900.
 MT. Smith. S2 years old. came to New York last Monday. He complained that he was i'll. He sent a telegram yester- day to his wife urging her to join him here. She arrived this morning and when she had turned her back for a moment Mir. Smith disappeared through the window.
 MT. Smith started in the automobile industry as a factory hand in Detroit He was connected with the Studebaker Lozier, Goodyear and Metzger compan- ies before going with the Chalmers concern two years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16

haSeas corpus and was permitted to land The government appealed and MT. Uhl said General Castro voluntarily left the United States before the appeal was heard.
 General Castro appeared greatly per- turbed when informed that he would not be permitted to come ashore. He de- nied that his visit was of political na- ture
 Reports that I have come to New York for political reasons or for con- ferences with Latin-A American leaders, !" said General Castro, "are absolutely un- founded. I happen to be in New York simply because I could not go direct from Trinidad to Porto Rico, where my family now is. I intend to take the first boat can get"
 General Castro said that a revolution in Venezuela at this time could not succeed for many reasons. despite the fact that the condition of the country was bad, both politically and financially.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16

Alexander City. July 15.-(special.)- 1.-The tenth annual convention of the Chatta- hoochee Valley Medical association whose membership comprises the medical talent of Alabama and Georgia, after three days session at Alexander City has just adjourned There were present nearly 50 visiting members from Atlanta, Birmingham, Montgomery Ope- liza, Dadevi1le Auburn, Selma. Colum- bus, West Point and Camp Hill.
 It is stated by all present that 1t was ono of the most interesting and widely instructive meetings of the association held since its organization at this place just lJ years ago.
 In honor of the visiting doctors an old time barbecue was served to several hun dred, at which about 800 pounds of barbe- cued mutton, veal and fowls were served in 'fore-de-war style" to the delight of every one.
 Dr. 5. l.. Wyman of Birmingham was elected president for the ensuing year; Dr. w. l.. Lore of Opelika, secretary. The next annual meeting will be held at Warm Springs, Ga, on July 10-11, 1c17
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16
COOL WEATHER IS
 NO AID IN FIGHT
Infantile Paralysis in New York Continues to Grow
 Worse

New York, July 15-FederaI health officials today began regulating inter-
 state travel of children out of New
 York in effort to allay alarm occa- stoned in other states by the epidemic 1 of infantile paralysis here. l Dr. Charles E. Banks. senior sur geon of the United States public health service. announced that children leav- l ing New York will be examined and certificates of travel will be issued to l safeguard.
 Dr. Banks said he and his assistants | will gather all available information concerning the epidemic and health of l ficials in other states will be supplied with exact facts from day to day City health officials welcomed the federal surgeons in the hope that by providing neighboring states with re- liable data the quarantine established against New York will be lifted. Local officials said today precautions against states have been so thorough that dan- ger has passed.
 marked drop in temperature failed today materially to reduce the fatal ities and development of the epidemic of infantile paralysis. During the 24
 hours ending at 10 o'clock this morning there were 27 deaths and IA new cases reported in the five boroughs of New York city.
 To control the epidemic which has been felt in all parts of the country the Rockefeller Foundation today donated the sum of $50,000 to those in charge of the fight against the dis ease
 Mayor Mitchell has been named member of the committee through which the fund will be disbursed
 Since the epidemic started on June 26, 1853 cases have been reported and there have been 369 deaths.
 Jackson, Miss, July 15-There are 75 cases of infantile paralysis in 26 coun- ties of Mississippi, according to state ment made here today by Dr. Ellis Wal ley, state sanitary inspector, after he had checked up reports received from county health officials Dr. Valley stated the showing was great surprise, as previous reports had shown cases at only a few isolated places
 Dr. Valley stated that, according to the county health reports, infantile pa ralysis has appeared in the following counties: Jasper, Marion, Chickasaw, Harrison, Washington, Warren, Lee, Noxubee, Yalobusha, Lowndes, Madison, Ruskin, Lincoln, Bolivar, Clay, Coving- ton, Jefferson Davis, Scott, Coahoma, Hinds, Lawrence, Copiah, Simpson and Wayne.
 Only a few deaths from the disease have occurred in this state, the sani- tary inspector said. State health board authorities said every effort would be made to check the spread of the disease and agreed that quarantine would be placed at the homes where it has devel- oped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16
TO BUILD THEATRE
 FOR NEGROES HERE

The construction of a theatre for ne- groes on Eighteenth street between Third and Fourth avenues. just south of the Alabama Penny Prudential bank building, is to begin at once and the theatre is to have seating capacity of about 300. Six hundred persons will be accommodate on the first floor and the structure will be one of the best of it's kind in this section. The cost of the building has not been announced as the contract for the building has not yet been let D. o. Whilden is the architect.
 A five-year lease on the building has been let by the Mcconnell -Anglin- White Realty and Insurance company to a local theatrical firm. The building will be 40X100 feet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16
HE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, July 15.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippt; Local thun- dershowers Sunday and probably Mon day.
 Georgia: Local thundershowers Sun day and Monday.
 Tennessee: Partly cloudy Sunday and Monday, continued warm.