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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20
DEATH OF |. R. BATTLE R.
DEEPLY DEPLORED i.
THROUGHOUT CITY


| Mr. l.. r. Battle. Jr., died in this
city yesterday morning. after lin
gering illness of consumption, end
ing stubborn and protracted fight
for lift extending over the past two
years. and eXhausting every resource
of medicine. climatic change and 9TH
er means of combattine this dread
disease
| Mr.. Battle was aged 50 years.
and. as stated. had been declining in
health for the past two years A stay
of some time in Colorado seemed to
| give temporary Improvement When
his health again failed he went TO
noted sanitarium at Newport, Tenn.
and remained there several months.
Again temporary Improvement was
noted. but this again gave place to
/ a more weakened condition and a few
months ago it was decided to bring
him home that he might have the
care and society of his loved ones
For the past few weeks he had
been occupying a tent at the north
ern edge of town. located in a strip
of pine woodland. it being hoped
that the fresh resnous air would
benefit him, but the disease had fas-
tened itself too firmly upon him. and
he gradually sank until the end
came yesterday morning
The funeral occurred this morning
at 10 o'clock, at the family residence.
on Kentucky avenue and Lake Nor
ton drive. The exercises were CON
Quoted by Rev. w II. Steinmcycr
and Rev. c. T. Stacy and Mrs. O.
T. Cason sang two beautiful and
touching solos. The intcrment was
in the Lakeland cemetery and
large throng Of mourning friends fol
lowed the remains to the grave, at
testing the high esteem in which he
was held by all The floral offerings
were many and beautiful, two strik-
incly beautiful designs being those
contributed by the Elks and the o.
r. c., of which organizations he was
member. The pall-bearers were
Messrs. j. r. Weeks, Claude Wind
ham, Scott VIM, w l.. King, Sam
Tidwell and Oscar Cason.
Mr.. Battle was for several years
in the service of the A. G.. l.. rail
way He was a young man of sterl-
ing character. upright, honorable
and sincere. and he had the conf
dcncc, respect and esteem of all who
knew him. He was a devoted son
and brother, and his family has sus-
tanned an irreparable loss. which is
shared by the people of this commun-
ity, who mourn sincerely the untime-
ly passing of this splendid young
man.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20

John Paylor, who has resi-
on East Lime street, Lakeland,
=, to friends here from the sani-
- at Syloan Beach, y. y. I'M
o-te Of March IL: II feel home
W. be In Lakeland. 1t is a good
'ou are out Of this awful cold,
country. 7 think I shall be in
18th another winter
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20

Sec. A. > Holworthy of the Polk
County Good Roads Association,
leaves tomorrow morning for Ocala
whore he goes to attend the meeting
CT the florida Central Highway As
sociatiCn En will join Mr.. j. Walk
CT Pope, Of Winter Haven, at Au-
burndale and make the remainder of
the trip with him by automobile.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20

Major Trumbull. of the Canadian
Farms Co., has as his distinguished
guest his old friend, Mr.. G. NJ.
Knox, of Johnstown. y Y, who will
be here for two or three days. Mr..
Knox is the man of Knox Gelatin
fame. and it is matter of which
every citizen should be proud that
the verdict of Mr. Knox is that
Lakeland is far ahead of what I ex-
pected | pictured fine town, but
your city is ahead of my most san
guine .anticipations "
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20


-. DR.. Cason, DR.. Roy Cason of
- and Fred Cason left yester-
rning with Van Cason for At
Ca, where they are taking
. haste for hospital treatment
" sudden Illness that came on
as great shock to his many
Mr.. Cason broke down
rly on Sunday as a result of
rk and q run down condition.
l. the wishes of many for his
recovery under the expert
mt Of the Atlanta hospital -
Herald.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20

Mary Giant Clayton, the weet
little daughter of Mr. and Mrs c.
NJ Clayton, is reported as improved
today, her condition having been
very serious for the past three days.
This will be cheering news to the
many friends of the family
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20

C. 8. Cooper, of st. Cloud,
d today to take advanced work
alth study under Mr.. and Mrs.
ucker Adams. Mrs. Cooper is
panied by her young daughter,
'eth, both Of whom are pleas
located at the fremont.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20

] 'ohn s. Edwards is down for
business visit from Tallahas-
is being warmly greeted by
friends. Col. Edwards is Sc
considering becoming a can
or the circuit judgeship, and
1.er the race in case Judge
| / declines to run. In case he
ore the people he would car
county solidly and would
others offering for this Of
l a race in the remainder of
tiles aswould make them be-
ey had been through the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20

rs Elizabeth Pritchett left to-
Tor Plant City, where she will
se charming guest of Miss Rose
:: Smith for day or two, hav-
one down to attend the dance
in that city tonight.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20

C. o. Pinch returned Satur-
rom business trip to south
ia. and Jacksonville, where he
ed the automobile show in
Lakeland was represented
display by the Fuel Spirits
-cal Co.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20
Dale wxll;an,

\. l.. Dale Williams is quite i'll
yer at his country home south
Of town, to the great regret of
any friends. who earnestly hope
he will soon be showing signs
',rked improvement.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20

Walter M. Inman, circulation
PR Of the Chicago Daily News,
:. c. M. p. Wright, of Chicago,
in Lakeland yesterday. Like
Y many Of our northern visit
ey are interested in the fish
'ortunities afforded by the nu-
lakes in this immediate vi
and they state that if they
uch luck on their initial ex-
4, they will stay here two
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20

George M. Wright, who has
IN a critical condition for the
ieveral days. was reported as
more comfortably at noon. His
friends sincerely trust that a
f., for the better may soon take
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20

Mrs. j. r. George and little son,
Jr. r. ,Jr., have returned from a
pleasant visit to Umatilla, where
they were the guests Of Mrs. George
father for several weeks.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20
LAKELAND ]
y LACOVICSj
case Of fire phone 5000

r. and Mrs. w. F. Reid have
q rooms at the home of Mrs. d..
Futch. where they will be at
(, to their friends in the future.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20

Train No. 50, Jacksonville to
Tampa, due here at 500 "a M, was
about five hours late this morning
due to engine trouble which devel-
opeG near Palatka.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20

Misses Thelma and Mignon Nc
Corquodale entertained number of
their friends at rock Saturday even
ing. After enjoying this interesting
game for while, the guests INDUCED
in few old-fashioned games. Miss
Mary Hogan favored those present
with several musical selections De-
licious refreshments, consisting of
cake, fudge and grape juice, were
then served by the hostesses Those
who were present were May j. c.
Alderman, Mary HOGAN, Thelma and
Mignon McCorquodale, Mrs L.. HUI
suenin. Mrs, Bernard Ansted, Messrs
Arthur Crevasse, George Haldeman.
liobson Strain, David Ansted and
John Wilson.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20

:. Asa Brantley, who has been
" several days, is reported i'm
,ng today, which will be pleas
tews to his friends.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20
ADDITIONAL LOCALS

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Mercer, of
Fulton, Ky, are the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. F. Price Bennett for to-
day.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20
ATTENTION, MACCABEES

All guards of the Maccabees please
meet Tuesday at 3 p. m. promptly.
as new floor work is to be put on.
REPORTER
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20

lis. b. F. Byrd, of Mulberry, has
visiting her sister, Miss Alma
pay. Of Lakeland, for the past
lays. Mulberry Herald.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20
Woman's Club Dinner
Postponed

| The dinner to be Given by the
Woman's Club on Wednesday. has
been postponed.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20

Mr.. Holworthy goes to represent the
Lakeland deleeation at this impor-
tant meeting.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20
CARD OF THANKS

To all kind friends who by their
words of sympathy and acts of kind
ness in our recent sorrow, helped to
Tighten our burden, we extend our
sincere thanks.
MIR. Z. |. FRENCH.
MR.. AND MRS. S. r. DEXTER.
RUTH DEXTER
Optimistic Thought.
No victory is obtained without sui.
feripg
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20
WEEKLY HONOR ROLL
FOR WEEK ENDING
MARCH 18th

Atty and attendance, are entitled
have their names placed on the 70
lowing honor roll:
GRADE XII
None.
GRADE XI-A
GRADE NIB
None.
GRADE X-A
Nell Booth.
Evelyn Adams.
Hazel Patrick.
Grace Murrell.
GRADE X-B
Etfie Johnson.
GRADE INA
GRADE NIB
Harry Amidon.
John Will Franklin.
Leo Jenkins.
James Whitesell.
GRADE VIVA
Ellen Watson.
Ida Smith.
Alice Redgraves.
Roberta Mercer.
GRADE VIII-B
Helen Stacy.
Mabel Scott.
Carolyn Stacy.
Ross Thomas
Thomas Cureton
GRADE VIA
Tyler Jackson
Paul Cotton.
GRADE WEB
GRADE VIC
Marguerite Owens.
Sarah Funk.
Phyllis Hawkins.
GRADE VIA
Lois Fits
Mildred Snyder
Geraldine Ellis.
Carlyle Rogers.
Frances Stanley.
GRADE VI-B
None.
GRADE VIC
Edward Bryant
Frank Hursey.
Toliver Bryant.
Bernice Shafer.
Mortimore Haynes.
GRADE VA
Mary Hawley.
Sophia Thurston
Marie Smith.
Gladys Knight.
lnez Sidman.
GRADE V-B
Charlotte Redgravc.
Geraldine Jordan.
Dorothy Toph.
Hazel Holler.
Theresa Holler.
GRADE VIC
Bertha Cameron.
George Brantley.
Raymond Clary.
Nan Melton.
Lyman Hamilton.
GRADE v-D
Frances Gum.
Clara Beth Stevens.
Esther Fixter.
George Mathews.
GRADE IVA
Gertrude Krause
GRADE Iv-B
Dorothy Sewers.
Eflie Pritchett.
Helen Sneed.
Hamilton Boulware.
Elizabeth Yarnell.
GRADE TV-C
Sallic Bryant
Farris Martin
Doris Anderson
Eta Beebe.
GRADE IV-D
None.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1916-09-30

ne1d an "Old Home day. at wn1U4a
band concerts sporting events and a
big picnic were features.
An anthracite operator who bought
railroad tickets at Pittsburgh for fifty
soft coal miners, recruited to help out
during the labor famine in the hard
coal regions, was deserted by forty
nine of his men at Harrisburg.
Lightning ran along the telephone
wires in Macungle, entering the Office
of the furnace company, and o. J..
Knauss, a Nookkeeper, was stunned.
At about the same time R. J. Ritter's
furniture store was struck by a bolt
of lightning.
There was tremendous excitement
In the Mt. Bethel section of North
ampton county when men drilling a
well on the property of Miss Dorothy
Schemp struck water that was covered
with an oily substance, unfit to drink.
The we'll had been driven through
greasy clay.
The Hibernians, at county conven-
ton held at Lansford, elected Patrick
Barry, Of Nesquehoning, president;
John B. McFadden, of Summit Hill
vice president; Daniel Coll, of Nesque.
honing, recording secretary; John
O'Donnell, of Lansford, financial secre-
tary; Thomas Gallagher, Of Lansford
treasurer, and Rev. Fl. J. Bowen, of
Lansford, county chaplain.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1916-09-30

While visiting his b-c,al1, 2 c.c--.
man in Phoenixville, Rev. Louis 10
vachy, Hungarian Reformed minister
of New York city, died at the local
hospital.
At Pittsburgh the Steel Trust an
nounces that it has found powdered
soft coal C'slack'D a good substitute
for natural gas when the latter fuel
runs short
The Reading Railway company has
purchased at sheriff's sale the Ameri-
can hotel, opposite its station at Roy
ersford, for $4,000, subject to a s15,-
900 mortgage.
For fatally injuring Mrs. Morris }.
Geiss in West Reading, John Smith,
an autoist, must spend fifteen months
in Reading Jail, besides paying 500
fine and costs.
McAdoo police notified poolrooms
not to harbor boys because George
Salaviga is in Jail, charged with TAX
ing SS5 from his father and gambling
s35 of it away.
Adam Brinker & Co., South Bethle
hem, have just shipped to a Chester
customer set of gold mounted har-
ness, which will adorn a, pair of horses,
which cost $2S00
Carbon county, which furnished
more than 1000 volunteers during the
war Of the rebellion, has still more
than 100 widows Of soldiers who will
benefit by their pensions.
Gilbert Rinebold, Charles RineboId
and John Cunningham, supervisors of
Overton township, were convicted in
court at Towanda of neglect Of duty,
the first case of the kind.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1916-09-30

The reopening of the Hill school,
Pottstown, has been further postponed
from October to October 10, as an
infantile paralysis precaution.
Owen Noon and Samuel Wittner,
both of Locust Gap, we're struck by a
runaway mine car at Locust Spring
colliery and seriously injured.
Northampton county commissioners
have awarded a $4825 contract for ire,
escapes at the county almshouse to
Brownsworth & Co., Philadelphia.
The name Of the Union party mas
been pre-empted for the first legisIa,
tive district of Blair county and for
the legislative district of Bedford.
Montgomery county has instituted
civil actions against S. B. Drake, ex-
prothonotary, who was sent to jail for
eighteen months for embezzlement.
Tony Michele received a bullet in
his chest, and Tony Julian was shot
below the chest during a beer quar-
rel at a ShoemakersvilIe brick plant
The First National Bank of Bethle
hem has given a $4,000 contribution to
the new bridge project at Bethlehem,
and the Bethlehem Trust company
$1,000.
Yeggmen invaded Meshoppen, knock
ed down, bound and gagged the only
man on the streets, and then robbed
the postoffce; but little booty was Sc
cured.
The war department has notified Dis
trict Attorney Setter that 1t wants
John Smith, a deserter, now in Carbon
county jail on the charge of highway
robbery.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1916-09-30

Miss Frances Elizabeth Hobson, for
thirty-five years. a teacher in Reading,
died after. being confined to her home
for ten years with illness, three years
of which she was bedfast.
The attorney generals department
has brought suit against the commits
sioners of Fulton county to compel
them to establish the Office of sealer
of weights and measures.
Receipt of several carloads Of ma
chinery has given rise to the belief in
Mount Holly that the paper mills, re-
Gently purchased by a firm of Boston
capitalists, will soon be reopened.
The Lehigh Valley Light and Power
company, whose current runs all the
way from Slattington to Sixty-third
and Market streets, Philadelphia, has
announced ten per cent reduction in
rates.
H. F. Stitler, a freight brakeman on
the Pennsylvania railroad, was struck
by a passenger train near Dalmatia,
and died few minutes later, having
stepped on an adjoining track to sig
nal his train.
The Potts Brothers iron plant, old
est in PottstoWn, including a plate and
puddle mill, both idle for a number of
years; three houses and five acres of
land, was bid up to s38,500 at public
sale and withdrawn.
Fear of the I. W. W. disorders in
the anthracite region has driven away
Lithuanians, Slavs and Poles by the
thus aggraYating a labor
scarcity which already perplexes the
big coal companies.
In honor Of its iftieth anniversary,
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1916-09-30
PRAISES WILSON'S STAND
I'M BEHALF OF SUFFRAGE

The action of the National
Woman Suffrage association at
Atlantic City, n. j., In rejecting
by an overwhelming vote the
proposal TO make the suffrage
movement a partisan annex Of
the Republican campaign was
further emphasized by DR.. Anna
Howard Shaw, ''the sage Of suf-
frage," in an interview published
i'm the Philadelphia Press, a
stanch Republican organ.
1.-The president in his speech to
the convention promised all he
could carry out" said DR.. Shaw.
IF he had promised more we
would have known that he could
not carry it out.
"Not the Republicans alone,
nor the Democrats alone, can
bring suffrage. If it could be
done that way | would favor Ii.
But Ii can't. We must get
enough Democrats and Repub-
Hcans together TO do It,"
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1916-09-30

eusa OF licenses Venango County improved ccndi
on and that the authorities OF
Intoxicating liquors Extracts from lengthy tat
is notorious FACT that liquor being unawfuly sold in
Franklin and Oil City"
Gel franklin the sale Of liquor reput
able people they give of the parte3
engaged in the unlawful traffic and point their
headquarters located"
number Of drunken plainly indicates that
there is something than talk"
ND in the of such
knows, both the county government and the
Of the cities not wholly inactive wholly in
sctve"
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1916-09-30

URTHER pushed all hands Of the public officials who
charged with the responsibility in this shrug their
shoulders say Let the people who got into this trouble
attend it,"
A do make that public officials of these
w cities and of Venango County necessarily wet that
they desire liquor sold in violation of law"
MI HAT could be offered convincing than the above
wv quoted testimony Prohibition organ prove
Falacy of mo license benefit show FACTS
Option law would good purpose? For Local Option
is nothing than Prohibition like Prohibition
lessen the consumption beverages but only
prevents the regulated and legaized sale of liquor
Pennsylvania State BreWer&' Association
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1916-09-30
Facts Versus
r ALA CT es
FACT Is real state of things FALLACY IS an appar4
eny ge2eaee 6at really illogical statement or argument,

M ANY Pensyvanans being misled into the
Local Option law would empower counties to vote
out the egazed regulated dispnsae of alcoholic
drinks and thereby lessen eliminate the liquor But the
idea be FALLACY Here the FACTS tell Venangos
story:
the city of Franklin, Venango County leading renre-
sentative of the Prohibition Party Venonoo Herald
edited by W. Ferguson candidate of the drys for United
States Senator from Pennsylvania
Scandal be Tolerated. that cdtoray conesses that the
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1916-09-30
Notice to Owners ofDogs

The tax dogs for 1917 has been fixed at $1OO for
males and $500 for females The assessors will call on all
of dogs within the months of 1916 for the
collection of taxes for 1917 which must be paid prior to
December 31st 1916 Should the assessor not you hunt
him and tag for your dog for there viii be
extension of time dogs provided with tags are out
lawed and will be killed and after January 1st 1917
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-14
GERMANY ANSWERS
NOTE OF INQUIRY
AS TO THE LANA0
Says Vessel Was Sunk Be-
cause It Flew British Flag
and Carried Contra
band of War

Washington, December ia note
Of explanation from Germany in re-
Spouse to the American inquiry con-
oerning the sinking of the steamer La
mao on October % reached the state
department today through Charge
Grew at Berlin. 1t says the Lanao was
sailing under the British flag and was
sunk by a submarine after provision
for the safety of her crew because she
was captured carrying contraband
and could not be taken into port.
The only question at issue is whether
the vessel was under American reg
istry. in which case Germany would
be liable for damages to her owners.
1t is admitted that she was sold BIZ
her owners in Manila before starting
on her last voyage, but her master has
reported that the actual transfer of
registry had not taken place.
The German note, dated Berlin. De-
cember 9, and signed by Foreign Sec
rotary Zimmerman, follows:
"On October IS, last German sub
marine encountered the steamer Lanao
on the way to LIE Havre and captured
CONTINUED ON Page Seven)
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-14
SHIPS COLLIDE IN
CHESAPEAKE BAY;
MOTIVES ARE LOST
Four of POwhatan's Crew
Are Injured When Vessel
Is Struck by Unidenti-
fled Tramp

Norfolk Va December 13-The Mer-
- ,r;.,
" vas ~ o''uis '''a
she mad 10 be peached ana -FOUR mem
bers of her crew were seriously injured
when the liner collided with an uniden-
tified vessel TONIGHT off Tb;nb,e Sboal
wy s'eis Suiiouiios Tue eoi'iSioh' re-
radio messages from the Powhatan said
she had been struck amidships by an
.unidentified lake-built tranap steamer -
NJ. sucb staone,. ,,os fou,,d nv rason .
N.1, rs ? $40
$3.50 = y =, !,
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-14
Summary Of the News
GENERAL NEWS


1-German peace proposals are being
received in allied countries with
suspicion AS to motives.
Washington is waiting note from
Germany.
France considers offer of peace as
only German maneuver.
No hasty action will be taken in
replying to note.
Joffre, deposed, placed Mt head of
technical board.
Muscle Shoals is given final in
dorsement by Commercial con-
gress.
Germany answers note on inquiry
as to LanaO.
Greek and French troops are
fighting, is Berlin report.
Twenty men are killed in Kansas
mine explosion.
Ships collide in Chesapeake bay,
hut no lives are lost.
Southerners are shown United
States navy i'm great review.
TeutOnic sweep in Rumania con-
Standardization bill action deferred in
Senate.
3ETalk of peace has little effect on
iron and steel market.
7-School teachers Will receive pay in
time for Christmas.
LOCAL NEWS
2-Cost Of living Is affecting the city.
3-Modified movie ordinance framed.
5-Catholic issue elected Cats in
Florida. he says.
Policemen and firemen to receive
Increase in pay.
Ask new pavement for First ave-
nue..
Rothermal joins ambulance corps
In France.
Local Rotarians give annual ladies'
banquet.
7-Woodwnrd furnace to be over
hauled.
Sloss company to set new record for
iron production.
12-Cstts fervid In telling story Of
fight in Florida.
FEATURES
with the movies.
4-EditOrial comment.
8-Society and Dolly DalrympIe.
S-AnnuaI meeting of Southern league
m0guls tomorrow.
Close race is expected I'm annual
event Of ID. a. G.
American league meeting starts In
Chicago today.
Another stag mt B. \. c. tonight.
big crowd expected.
Fleanmipg Hall next captain Of
Central eleven.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-14
Germans Claim Allied
Naval Losses Are Large

Berlin, December 1S.-(via Sayville.)
Including the loss of the French bat
tleship suffern, says an Overseas News
agency statement today. the total
losses of the entente fleet during the
present war have been 1872 vessels.
including torpedo boats and submar-
ines. with total tonnage of 444,600.
These figures do not include special
types of vessels. such as auxiliary and
other craft of the merchant marine.
The British navy's share OF these
losses. says the statement, has been
1873 ships and torpedo boats, totaling
563, 200 tons
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-14
TWENTY MEN ARE
KILLED KANSAS
MINE EXPLOSION
With One Exception Loss
of Life Greatest in His
tory of the States
Coal Fields

Pittsburg, Kan, December 10.
Twenty miners were killed and seven
injured in an explosion late today in
the Reedy and Ryan coal mine at Stone
City, Is miles southwest of here. The
injured men will recover. it was be-
lieved.
A combination of gas and powder
explosion is said to have caused the
disaster, but state mine experts have
mine.
With one exception, the loss of life
today was the greatest in the history
of Kansas coal mining, mine officials
said tonight. Forty men were killed
in 1889 in an explosion in mine at
Frontenac.