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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-28
British Strike BlOW 0n | SOn1n1e Front and Take
 Longtime German Trench

mine which caused no damage. There is nothing to report from the rest of the front" Tonight's statement reads;
 During the past "A hours bad weather to some extent has interfered with our operations. We have, how ever. gained ground northwest of Ginchy.
 In the afternoon there was consid- erable artillery activity on both sides, the enemy fire being directed mainly against our support trenches and more especially toward the north of Longue- val Our guns blew up some of the enemy's bomb stores.
 "Between Neuve Chapelle and Ar
 mentieres we exploded mines. The enemy blew two small mines southwest of Aunchy and south of the Ypres sal-
 ient There were no casualties in either case
 -Four German officers and 55 men of other ranks were captured south of the Ancre last night and this morn ing.r
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-28
THE WAR SITUATION

Germany and Italy are at last at war. Italy has ended the anomalous situation that has existed for months by declaring that from Monday she considers herself the enemy of her former ally.
 Heavy fighting continues between the entente and Teutonic allies in the Mace donian theatre, from the region of Lake Ochrida eastward to Kavala on the Aeg- can, but with results beclouded by di- verging statements of Berlin and Paris.
 Berlin reports that Bulgarian forces operating to the west of Lake Ochrida have captured MaIik, Albania, and that along the Struma King Ferdinand's men are approaching the mouth of the river. Paris admits the Bulgars have taken all except one of the forts at Kavala, on the sitions have come under the fire of British warships. Paris says also that along the Struma French artillery is lombard ing the enemy, while west of the Vardar and near Lake Ostrovo the Serbs have put down vigorous attacks by the Bull gars.
 Despite bad weather there has been considerable fighting and a renewal of mine warfare along the British front in France. London reports the capture of 200 yards of a German trench Saturday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-28

NLondon, August 27.-The British Truck blow on the somme front last Nght in the vicinity of Bazentin-Le- &,tit, some four miles southwest Of Aliepval, where the heaviest fighting
 Ms been in progress recently A war Mice report says the British took zoo Mrds of German trench and cap Fred one machine gun. The announce H1ent reads:
 5In the successful attacks reported In e communiques of Friday seven more
 &achine guns were captured than or Finally reported.
 $'Yesterday evening we took a fur &er 200 yards of a German trench brth of Bazentin-Le- Petit, capturing &e machine gun.
 $"During the night the enemy's artil- liry has been active between the
 Dnme and the Ancre. The enemy also
 ' elled the neighborhood of Bethune ilring the night and our heavy ar
 Mlery retaliated on railway stations
 Md barracks used by the enemy.
 r"Near Hill 60 the enemy exploded a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-28

night north of Bazentin-Le-Petit and a further gain northwest of Ginchy Der lin says that British attacks Saturday south of Thiepval, northwest of Pozieres and north of Bazentin-Le-Peti were with out success.
 Paris records only the repulse of Ger man attacks along the line held by the French. These attacks were especially violent in the Vaux- Chapitre wood of the Verdun sector in Lorraine, and in the Apremont forest.
 The Russians, for sometime inactive in the Riga region, again have started an offensive However, their efforts to cross the Dvina river, southeast of Riga, and also near Friedrichstadt. failed, accord ing to Berlin. On the reA finder of the Russian front no important fighting has been reported. In the Carpathians Pe- trograd chronicles a fresh advance at Koverla mountain, near the Hungarian border.
 In the Caucasus region Petrograd re- ports Russian success over the Turks along the Masladrasi river. Hard fight ing is in progress near Diarbekr between the Russians and Ottomans.
 Infantry fighting on the Isonzo front is at standstill, but the Austrians are heavily bombarding Italian positions along the river and at Vallone. In the Carnic Alps the Italians have taken several Aus trian positions and on the Trentino front the Austrians are vigorously shelling the Italians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-28
ACTIVITY ON DYINA

Berlin, August 27.-(via London) )-After long period of comparative inactivity on the northern end of the eastern front the Russians last night opened an attack on the Dvina, attempting to cross the river near Lennewaden 40 miles southeast of Riga, and at Friedrichstadt, 10 miles further up the river Today's official report says these efforts failed.
 It reads:
 Front of Field Marshal Won Hinden- burg: On the Dvina river repeated at tempts by the Russians to cross the river in boats east of Friedrichstadt and neal Lennewaden were frustrated.
 Southeast of Kiselin Gin Volhynia, z miles southeast of KoveD small German detachments penetrated as far as the enemy's third line and after destroying trenches, returned to their own positions in accordance with their plans, bringing with them 12S prisoners and three ma chine guns.
 Front of Archduke Charles Francis Apart from patrol engagements north oi
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-28
RUSSIANS ADVANCING

Petrograd, August 27.-(via London ) Russian troops in the Carpathans, whose advance through the mountains toward Hungary has been held up recently, again are moving forward near the Hungarian Border. The war office announcod t, day the capture of positions three miles northeast of Koverla mountain on the frontier. The statement reads:
 Enemy airshps flewiover OFT positions on the Dreswiaty lake and dropped bombs, killing a chaplain, Father Joakim Hedletski, while he was, falhlling his pastoral duties.
 "On the river Stokhod, in the region of the village of Tobola Stlse enemy .,pe fed fierce artillery fire on our crossings. Here the gallant regimeatal commander, Cti- onei Mykov, was killed.
 Tn the Carpathans, in the region of Koverla mountain Con the frontier 10 miles southeast of Korosmezo), our troops drove the enemy out of hIs positions on Hill 1129, three miles northeast of Kov- erla mountain, and occupied this height. In this operation we captured three of ficers, 175 men and four machine guns. Our advance continues
 Caucasus front: In the direction of Diarbekr stubborn fighting continues. Our columns have reached the Masladarasi river, which flows into the Eupnrates cast of the village of Nurik."
 Tonights statement says:
 "On the western (RussiaaJ and Cau- casus fronts, the situation IS unchanged.
 "On the Black sea at daybreaS of the 18th our seaplanes raided Varna Con the coast of Bulgaria.. Bombs were dropped on the port buildings, harbor and anti aircraft batteries. It was observed that a ship lying in the harbor and port works were struck and caught fire"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-28
STEEL WORKERS AND PACKING HOUSE MEN
 WILL ASK MORE PAY

New York. August 27.-Em- ployes of the United States Steel corporation and of the big meat packing plants through out the United States are being organized and are almost ready to present demands for better wages and working conditions, according to an announcement made here today by Frank Morrison, secretary of the American Federation of Labor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-28
.UNDERWOOD-STONE
 WORDY TILT ST|RS
 UP PARTY LEADERS
Missourian's Attempt to Censor Views of Alabama Senator Causes Fear in
 Democratic Camp
By HUGH w. ROBERTS

Washington, August 27.-(Special.)-S ator Underwood's charge in the Senate yesterday that the democratic party had discarded it's time -honored principle of a revenue tariff and had donned the re- publican garb of protection has, to judge from activity of party leaders, stirred the nation.
 Senator Stone, who attempted to lecture Senator Underwood, in a spirit of pallia- tion, declared tonight that he would rather spill his blood than offend a dem ocratic brother" Leaders in the Presi- dents campaign admit a fear that the Underwood strictures. coming from the most eminent democratic tariff expert, would serve we'll the purpose of republi- cans. NumtrGus consultations at the White House throughout the day, and an avalanche of telegrams received at both democratic and republican headquarters, were other features of the present sen saton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-28
REPORT SAYS BREMEN ON
 WAY ID AMERICA
Berlin Paper Prints Inter- view With a Director of Company, Who States
 Baltimore Is Destination

Berlin. August 27.--(By Wireless) The Cologne Gazette, as quoted by the Overseas News Agency, says the Ger man merchant submarine Bremen is now on her way to the United States with a cargo of dyes.
 Berlin. August 27.-(Via London.) The Berliner Tageblatt today prints an interview with Director Lohman of the company owning the submarine Bremen lin which he says the Bremen is on her way to Baltimore and that trade by mans of submarine fleet soon will be
 increased materially.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-28
Oyst er Beds Damaged

Mobile, August -tSpecial)--It is predicted by George Sprinkle. state oy- ster reef warden, that there will be much suffering among oyster fisher men along the south Alabama coast because of the damage to oyster beds caused by fresh water. There are many depending upon the oyster i'm dustry for a living" he said, "and it will be two years before conditions will again warrant employment for all of them" He said he has been com nected with the industry for 30 years. Never before has he noticed such widespread damage. The oyster reefs have been killed as far west as the Texas coast fishermen report
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-28
IAUSTRIANS BEING | PUSHED BACK IN CARING ALPS BY
 ITALIAN F FORCES Strong Positions Are Taken on Gita Vallone, Is Re-
 port From Rome RUSSIA STARTING
 THE sS RIVE AGAIN
 TC 9S RD HUNGARY On Cav o5 Front Petrograd States Fier les Continue With Sue
 ce Czar's Army-Artil-
 g ction Along Stokhod

Rome. August 27.-(Via London. )-In the Carnic Alps the Italians pushed for ward yesterday, taking Austrian posi- tions on Gita Vallone, the war office announced today. No revival of activity is reported on the Isonzo front, where a Hull has followed the Italian offensive which resulted in the capture of Gorizia and territory further south.
 On the Trentino front the statement says, the enemy showed considerable activity with his artillery and trench mortars. There was much musketry fire also, but no infantry attacks developed. Our artillery replied effectively and dam aged the enemys defenses on tLe north ern slopes of Monte Cimone
 At the head of the Dignon river, in the upper Piave valley (Carnic Alps, we ex- tended our occupation of positions on Gita Vallone.
 Tn the Goriza area and on the Carso hostile artillery was directed actively against the Isonzo bridges and the Val lone positions. A few shells fell on Gorizia and Romanz."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-28
Rumania's Council Will
 Discuss Situation

London, August N.-The Rumaniar crown council, which had been convened for 10 o'clock Monday morning, has been postponed until o'clock in the afternoon according to a Bucharest dispatch re- ceived in Amsterdam.
 According to the dispatch, the King oi Rurania has convened conference ol representatives of all the political parties former premiers. former presidents of tht legislative chambers, ministers and gov ernment representa- lives with the idea ol ascertainng the views of all sections oi public opinion on the present situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-28
GREAT RAIL STRIKE SEEMS CERTAIN AS MEN AND HEADS
 OF LINES ARE UNSFIAKABLE

Union Committee is Absolutely Opposed to Ac- cepting Counter Proposition Which Will Be Presented Today, and Executives Are Just As Certain They Will Not Concede Demands Be- fore rbitratOn-President Makes Night Call at Capitol to See Senator Kern and Some Con- gressional Action is Contemplated Situation is Very Gloomy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-28
Mohile School Census

Mobile. August 27.---tSpecial.>---The county school census. just completed
 shows there are 24,615 children of school age in this city and county. Enumerators give 7444 whites and 5764 negroes of school age in Mobile city, and 67S6 whites and 4621 negroes of age in the county. The figures show a decrease under the last census of 1127.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-28
TRA|NMEN LEAVE STRIKE QUESTION SUBCOMMITTEE Brotherhood Delegations Go Home Fully Instructed
 as to Procedure if
 Trouble Comes

Washington, August 27.-The railroad brotherhoods at mass meeting here today delegated to 24 officials, includ ing presidents, vice presidents and heads of some of the larger locals, au- thority to continue or end negotiations in Washington with President Wilson and the railroad managers concerning the threatened strike of 100000 train men. The remainder of the $40 chair men of tranmen's organizations will leave Washington for their homes as quickly as possible to prepare for a strike order if no proposals are of fered to meet their demands which are satisfactory to the 24 officials. If no agreement is reached here, trainmen officials declared the strike would be ordered at an hour already agreed upon and which is reported to be some time Friday or Saturday
 MEN ARE INSTRUCTED All of the brotherhood committeeman leaving for their homes tonight carried full instructions as to how to proceed in case a strike is called. They had of-
 ficial notices, duly signed and sealed, that
 strike had been called and will forward these to the chairmen of their respective locals immediately upon arriving home, subject to release by telegraph. If a break comes the committee here will advise the chairmen of the various lines, who will communicate with their local chairmen.
 Every detail was covered in the instruc- tons of minor officials Especially promi- nent among the printed instructions is
 the warning that the employees shall re-
 main off company property once a strike is declared.
 In so far as could be learned, the plan
 of the brotherhoods to continue running
 supply trains to the Mexican border,
 enough passenger trains to keep neces- <sary business moving and possibly some milk trains, announced last week, has not been abandoned.
 SMALL LINES INCLUDED The 6t small lines employees, whose
 refused to arbitrate, would be included in a general strike order, it was under- stood If an amicable settlement is ef- fected, they will not be included, as the managers aver they have no right to act for them.
 The powers were given to the com- mittee of 24 at busy four-hour meet ing. fingered by their futile 10-day (ContInucd on Page EighD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-28
OTHER LEGISLATION
Two Arc Killed When Many Racing Automobiles Pile Up Ina Wreck Qt Kalamazoo

ing at a terrific clip. ploughed into the overturned car Five of them were completely demolished
 The car driven by Andy Burt. whose mechanician. Marion Arnold, was killed, was the first to strike that of Peacock. Nine others came into the wreckage a moment later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-28

Washington August 27-Tenative plans for joint session of the Senate and House hear President Wilson ask for leg saon prevent the threatened nationwide railroad strike discussed by the President wr Senator Kern the demo- cratic leader tonight when seemed virtually certain that break between the railroads and their employees must follow final conferences at the White House tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-28
WOMEN ROASTING
 INDEPENDENCE IN POLITICAL WORLD
Instances Are Pointed Out Where Husbands and Wives Support Different Can-
 didates for Presidency
By HUGH ". ROBERTS

Washington, August 27-(Special. ) Boasting of the independence of women as political factors, the suffragettes of Washington, with appreciable gIee, point to the fact that while Congress- man William Kent, Independent repub. lican, is president of the Woodrow Will son Independent league, Mrs. William Kent of California has taken the stump for Charles Evans Hughes
 Reference is also made to the fact that Mrs. Hopkins of New Jersey is urging women of the west to support the republican ticket, whereas her hus- band, the we'll known former Roosevelt progressive, is a member of the pro- gressive committee interested in the re- election of the President
 It is probably true that as a result of female political activity, there are countless other houses divided, al- though it yet remains to be determined whether or not the biblical prophecy regarding such houses will be verified. The suffragettes may have demon- strated that wives would not always vote as their husbands vote. Others are contending, however, that the propa- gandists have overlooked the self-evi- dent fact that MT. Hughes, more pre- possessing in personal pulchritude, has a decided advantage with the fair sex over MT. Wilson.
 At any rate, the situation, as far as the suffragettes are concerned is de- cidedly interesting. The President has been advised that Mrs. Frances E. Axtell of the state of Washington, hav- ing declared that the republican party was engaged in financing the female propaganda against the democratic ticket, has resigned as state president of the Congressional union, and will soon announce herself a supporter of Woodrow Wilson. Still more suggestive of the strength of democracy as con- trasted against the strength of republi- canism Mrs. Axtell declares that she will become candidate for Congress on progressive ticket.
 The defection of Mrs. Axtell. an elo- quent stump speaker. it is said, has, if one should judge from the activity of suffragette headquarters in Washing ton, "thrown bomb into camp" The ladies of Washington seriously doubt that the real facts have been related, for, it is recalled, Mrs. AXtell was chairman of the resolutions committee of the woman's party which recently in the Chicago convention vindictively mathematical the chief executive.
 Nevertheless, the suffragettes are still determined to punish MT. Wilson for 'his old fashioned ideas!"
 
 Mobile Assessment
 Mobile, August 27.--(Special.) )-The assessed valuation of real and per- sonal property in Mobile county and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-28

PossibiIiues of legislation were talked oyer by the President with Sem ator Netylnnds, chairman of the inter- state commerce committed, and secre- tary Lane during the dny and tonight the President made quiet trip to the Senate office building to find Senator Kern attending meeting of the finance committed. Since Inst night the belief that negotiations between the railroad executives nnd representa- tives of the men would end without m agreement has been growing. This feeling was strengthened today when the members of the brotherhood conn., mittee of GAO, tired of their long wait, departed for home after .delegating powers to effect a settlement or call n strike to q committee of 24, instruct ed under no circumstances to agree to arbitration of the demand for an eight-hour day at the present rate of pay for 10 hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-28
DEPENDS ON STONE

As to whether or not there will be an- other chapter depends, it is made evident tonight on the conduct of Senator Stone, who has been termed the "self-anointed censor of the democratic side,' and others who would prevent an individual giving expression to his views It is known that Senator Underwood, without desire to precipitate debate, felt impelled to state his position on certain phases of the tariff bill which he regarded as un- democratic. It is safe to say that but for the sudden and bitter criticism of Sen ator Stone, the Alabamian would have contented himself with statement of his position. As to the future, Senator Underwood does not commit himself. It is known. however, that he will continue to declare himself opposed to the protec- tive policy of democrats as concerns dyes to the tariff commission which was proposed by President Taft, and to the proposed tax on cotton used in the man. ufacture of munitions of war.
 DECLINES TO TALK
 Concerning the episode of yesterday, Senator Underwood declines to be inter- viewed. There is no mistaking the fact, however, that he is not displeased with the result of his sharp tilt with Stone, although it is possible that he regrets the development of an unpleasant incl dent. It is safe to predict that if the Missourian continues to pose as demo- cla atic boss in the Senate, as the regula tor of democratic conduct and morals. he will again cross swords with the Alabam- ian. For Senator Underwood is deter mined not to swallow in silence those principles of the revenue bill against which for always he, and until recently. the democratic party. has unbendingly stood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-28
TODAY WILL TELL

capitol Will be carried out 4N N pf tsa&
 upon tomorrow's developments eN F is understood that if all effo fa5l l to bring the employers and tn aen 1 together the President will go aeloras Congress and ask that it deal D -sse | situation, even If that necessit ia- definitely prolonging the pres ses- l sion.
 | Unless the railroad heads rscade 1 from their demand for arbitri
 | the eight-hour day proposal, one brotherhood head said tonight. a strike affecting about 100000 men will be | called within the next 10 days. | Representatives of both the railways
 and the brotherhoods will confer with the President tomorrow. The execu- ] tives of the lines will present the plan l to which they agreed finally yester- l day. Its outstanding feature is a de-
 mand for arbitration of wages under l the eight-hour day or any day. When | they have departed the brotherhood | heads, acting under instructions re- ceived from the committee of $40 to- | day. will go to the White House and apprise President Wilson that they cannot accept arbitration of this fea- ture of their demands and that in gem eral they stand on his proposal, made | a week ago, to concede the eight-hour principle and arbitrate the other is- sues.
 OUTLOOK UNCERTAIN What will follow no one attempts to forecast accurately. There was a re- port tonight, however, that the Presi- i dent might ask the men to postpone action for a period in order that he | might seek legislation which would force and provide for a settlement | without tying up the countrys trans- portation systems.
 1 Secretary Lane and Senator New l lands worked until late tonight fram- 1 ing bills for presentation to Congress. l The measure given most serious con- | sideration was one drawn along the | lines of the Canadian act, which pro- | vides for investigation of industrial disputes by commission for one year and prevents strikes or lockouts dur 1 ing the period of investigation If it 1 finally is decided to press such a meas | ure an effort will be made to put it l into effect at once.
 OTHER LEGISLATION l Other legislation under considera-
 ton included the following measures: l An eight-hour day law for railroad employees.
 A bill increasing the membership of the l tContlnued on Page Eight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-28
Mobile Assessment

Mobile August 7--(Special.) 1.-The assessed valuation of real and per- sonal property in Mobile county and city this year will be approximately $4S,000, 900, according to Chairman Jo- seph Espalla, Jr., of the board of equalization. On basis of 50 per cent the actual value of county and city property is therefore $S0,000,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-28

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