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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-03
FricOurt Taken

Fricourt, an important town three
miles east Of Albert, has fallen to the
British arms, while the French have
taken Curlu, which lies to the south
east. The fighting at the southern end
Of the British line, where it is in con-
tact with the French, is of the fiercest
nature. tremendous artillery actions
preceding the infantry attacks
Thousands Of Prisoners
The French have taken 5000 prison
ers, according to the latest statement,
while the British, though reporting the
capture Of $4,000, later declared that
the estimates were too low. Owing to
the nature of the battle, it is not
doubted that the casualties are very
high.
Notwithstanding the terrific offensive in
the Sofnme river-resion. tlre-Gern
have not ceased in their efforts around
Verdun. They have bombarded several Of
the Verdun sectors and have launched
infantry attacks against the French
trenches. While Berlin declares that the
French attacks against the famous Thiau-
mont work were repulsed by curtains of
fire, the French war Office announces
that this strategic position has been re
captured by the French forces and is held
by them.
Referring to the Anglo-French drive, the
German official statement says that at
several points of the first line trenches
successes and were able to advance. A
German division in this sector had to be
withdrawn and material in the first line
which was immovable and which had been
rendered useless was lost.
In connection whit the operations
now going on in France aerial activity
was marked. There have been many
air fights and Berlin reports that eight
British and three French machines
were brought down within the German
lines and that four others also were
shot down. The British admit that
three Of their machines are missing.
Additional success are recorded by
Petrcgrad the official statement say
ing that Austrian troops in Galicia
have been taken by storm after in
tense fighting with the capture Of 1000
prisoners.
The Austro-Germans in Volhynia are
making desperate counter-attacks, while
in other sections of the Russian front
ipf ~
try engagements, in which neither side
seems to have made any notable gains.
The Italians are pushing their strong
offensive in the Trentino, and indeed
along almost the entire Austro-1talian
front the Italians are forcing the fight
ing, probably part of the concerted plan
of the Entente Allies to press matters
to decision at all points.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-03
Situation Of Lines

The fighting lines extend between
great number of small villages which
are usually devoted to textile indus
tries, while the outlying agricultural
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-03
Battle OF S0nlfne Is
Apparent Beginning Of
Great Offensive BY
the Entente Allies
Point Where Blow Was to Be Struck Was Care
fully Concealed until Moment of Launching
Covers 25-Mie Front-May Mean Disloca-
ton of German Forces in That Region

Paris, July 2.-The battle of
the Somme now in full progress
marks the opening O fthe Fran
co-British offensive, long ex-
pected as critical if not the
decisive stage of the war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-03
On 25.Mile Front

Early reports today show that the
Entente allied forces are sweeping
forward along a 25-mile front. The
French already have taken 5000 pris-
oners, while the allied lines have en-
veloped within the last "a hours nine
villages and so square miles of French
territory held until now by the Ger
mans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-03
L. S. TROOPS ARE
UNSUCCESSFUL IN
THEIR PURSUIT

Fabens. Texas, July 2.-American
troops. which crossed the Rio Grande
into Mexico near Fort Hancock late
Yesterday in pursuit of Mexican raid
ers. re-crossed the river today, the
trail having been lost, according TO a
report received here.
Three troops of cavalry under Capt
Leroy Eltinge pursued eight MeXicans
who raided the old post at Fort Han
cock and escaped with several head of
government horses.
Eagle Pass, Texas. July THE first
Regiment Of the Vermont National
Guard. Col. Ira Reeves commanding,
arrived at Eagle Pass today and went
into camp.
The first battalion arrived about
o'clock and was followed by the other
vain sections at intervals of about IN
hour
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01
CHESAPEAKE BAY
CLUBS TO HOLD
RACING CRUISE
sn1adron Runs, Race Meets
and Receptions on Pro
gram Starting July %
OTHER MoToRBoAT NEWS

Tho chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing
A.socIatlon. composed of seven clubs sit
uated on Chesapeake Bay. Round Bay
"a washington, plans to hold week of
200 cruising during the last week of july
besldes the other club affairs.
The clubs making up the chesapeake
Pav Association are: the Baltimore Yacht
I,,,,h the Baltimore Corinthian Yacht
S,,,,b the Chesapeake Bay Yacht Club, the
cambridge Yacht Club, the Sherwood
Yacht club of Round Bay, and the Capi-
,oI and Corinthian Yacht Clubs of Wash
ington -,..,. ..,,, c.-,
The fleet Of the seven clubs VIII form
a, the anchorage of the Baltimore Yacht
club on Saturday, July 90. On July 23
tbere will be squadron run to Annapolis.
IN the cath of July there will he re-
1atta Mt Round Bay and reception to
the visiting yachtsmen by the Sherwood
Yacht club. on the 25th of July the fleet
~ boats will form in squadron and
RIM TO Tilghmans Creek. In the after
noon n regatta and race meet Will be held
for sailing boats as well as power boats.
The following day the racing boats VIII
compete in a regatta at Eastern Bay in
tbe eveninE, and the visiting motorboat-
men will be given reception by the
offners of the Chesapeake Bay Yacht
Club.
ON the 27th of the month the fleet will
participate in squadron run to cam
bridge, which will be followed on the next
dav by a regatta and reception at the
cambridge Yacht Club The 29th of
.TuIy will find the fleet dlsbanded
n. II. LundEren. of the Belmont Yacht Club.
is Installing a new oiling system on his dis.
nia aoement racer, the Nancy III. He Is also
p,eggu ppv,eegpghuannr the engine. The Nancy II was a
Feature in the speed-boat game in this vicinity
last year. Mr.. Lundgren plans to enter the
races Of the South Jersey Yacht Racing Ass9-
eiatIon besides competing in the special speed
boat race OF the Delaware River the early part
OF September
Edward Roth feet captain Of the Adelphla
Yacht Club. has recently purchased a 80-foot
displacement racer, which was launched last last
Pope Toledo engine OF the racing design, The
new craft will be seen in competition In the
speed races on the Delaware River.
George G. Geiger. Jr.. was reelected commo,
dore OF the WiBsinoming Yacht Club. He will
serve with the following officers: Vice commo-
dore, Richard Brady; vice commodore, Benja.
mn Guenssn; feet caRtain: Lester SNYDER feet ie
ward Haulbert: secretary Herman Macht.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

tions will he one Of the features Of the
training trip. The addition Of Campbell
gives Jones six gardeners, all of whom
are rated above the average, They are
Campbell Tobin, Marsans and Miller,
from the Federal League, and Shotton and
Walker, Of the 1915 Browns.
Prior to the purchase Of Campbell
Manager Jones had virtually decided upon
Tobin, Marsans and Shotton for his regu-
lar outheld, with both Walker and Miller
for utility work Walker probably Will
be used when southpaws oppose the
Browns, lf he can regain his 1914 battling
form.
In 1914 Walker was one of the leading
hitters Of the American League, but last
year his batting and general work fell on
horribly. Walker was III with typhoid
fever for two months prior to reporting at
the training camp. He attributes his poor
season to his Illness and is certain he will
come back strong this spring.
Every St Louis outfielder is faster than
the average and each has had considerable
experience. Just how Jones will line his
outfleld up Is not known now He has
been quoted as saying that Tobin will be
better player than Kauff this season,
so 1t is only natural to expect thiA sensa-
tional youngster to appear as a regular.
Marsans was always a great outfielder and
being right handed hitter, Is reasonably
certain to earn position. This would
leave Campbell, Shotton, Walker and
Miller fighting It out for the other Job,
with chance decidedly i'm Campbell's
favor despite the greater reputation and
experience Of Shotton.
It is barely possible that Jones will
switch Marsans to third base II Deal and
NcISechnie fail to hit up to form. Mar
sans played many games at third and Sec
ond at Cincinnati and last season with
the Feds and handled himself well. II
would be worth the difference in fielding
to give the team greater batting and base
running strength.
With a stronger infeld and one high
class catcher, the Browns would be a
heavy favorite for the pennant, as the
outfeld and pitching departments are re-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01
Combination of Feds
and Old American
League Club Should
Make Strong Team
By CHANDLER D. RICHTER
ARTICLE VIII

II has been TO long since the st. Louis
Browns have lad chance for the Amer
lean League pennant that the fans of
the Missouri city can scarcely believe that
Fielder Jones has Just departed for Pales-
tine, Tex, with a squad which apparently
has an excellent chance for the pennant
The merging of the Browns and the Fed
eral League teams and the changing of
managers has transformed St Louis from
n hopeless second division aggregation to
the dark horse" OF the American League
race
The Federal Leaguers AZ In wonderfully
we'll with the few desirable players who
we're on the Browns payroll last season,
and with the brilliant Fielder Jones to
lead the team, there Is no reason why It
should not be in the fight throughout the
season. with chance for the pennant II
It gets the breaks.
Good Manager
Jones was recognized as one of the
greatest managers in the game when he
was handling the White Sox, and his feat
of bringing the tail-end Sloufeds from
seventh place to a position where II lost
the pennant on the last day of the season
indicates that his retirement did not cause
him to lose his grip. Mack and McGraw
were the only managers rated above
Jones. with Chance on par, when the
ex-White Sox boss retired and he Is likely
to be back with the leaders when mana
gerial wisdom is dissected at the close of
the 1916 season.
With another leader the Browns would
look strong, but could hardly be con-
sidered serious pennant contenders, but
with Jones at the helm there Is no tell
ing just how fast the team may be pushed
along. While in Chicago Jones won
pennant and worlds series, and always
kept the team up in the race, despite the
fact that he had the poorest hitting team.
barring the Red Sox of 1904, ever to win
a pennant
"Hitless Wonders"
Jones ability to get runs without hit
ting and the manner in which they won
close, low-scoring games, caused the fans
to dub the team 'the hitless wonders"
Jones apparently Is certain to have
another wonderful pitching staff, but will
not be handicapped by light hitting.
Incidentally he is one of the few man.
ayers in the game who knows how to
switch his play properly The old White
Sox never used the same style of attack
on successive days, and Jones intends to
Gross" his opponents in the same man.
uer this season. Jones' greatest asset Is
his ability to size up his own pitchers
condition, and he not only builds his de-
Tense accordingly, but also switches his
offense to meet conditions.
If his hurler does not warm up WELL
Jones will not select another man and
change his whole program for a series
Instead, he will change the tactics of his
team If the opposing hurler does not
warm up WELL the hit-and-run play is in
order, but If he looks unusually good the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

ST. LOUIS FANS MAY AT LAST SEE BROWNS IN
RUNNING FOR PENNANT UNDER NEW REGIME
Jon es' Managerial
Ability Will Also Add
Strength to Trans
Mississippi Bunch.

certain of n regular berth. He will be
stationed at second base. Babe Borton,
of the Feds, and Gene Paulette, formerly
of the Giants, who was with Memphis
last season. will try for first base. Bor-
toms experience and hitting ability make
him favorite for the position.
Johnson VS.. Lavan
Ernie johnson. the Pacific coast SEN
sation, who played whirlwlnd ball at
short for the Soufeds last season, proba-
bly, will take the shortstop position from
Johnny Lavan, despite the fact that
former Manager hickey claimed Lavan
was the best short fielder in Johnson's
league last year. Lavan should be a
great player, but does not like the game
enough and lacks ambition.
Bill McKechnie. manager of the New
ark Feds. was purchased by Jones yes
terday, and he is certain to give Charley
Deal battle for third base, waivers hav-
ing been asked on the veteran Jimmy
Austin. Deal is younger than McKech-
ME, is n better fielder and hits as well,
but superior base-runnlng and headwork
may appeal more to a manager of the
Jones type.
Outfleld Talent
The purchase of Vincent Campbell the
brilliant Federal Lacquer yesterday gives
the Browns n wonderful array of out
flelders and the battle for regular posi-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01
COLUMBIA-TIGER TANK
WINNER TO TIE YALE
Deadlock in Collegiate Swimming
League Will Result Tonight

PRINCETON, March 1.-The tie for
second place in the Intercollegiate Swim
ming League between Columbia and
Princeton will be broken tonight when
the two colleges clash in the Tiger tank.
The victor will then enter into deadlock
with Yale, the league leader. Should
Columbia triumph and then win the cham
pionship the committee on athletics prob
ably will send the team across the country.
Herbert E. Vollmer, worlds and inter-
collegiate record holder, has been primed
to act as the Columbia team in order to
insure victory over the Tigers Coach
kennedy of course will send full team.
but the margin between victory and de-
feat will depend on Vollmer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01
ROGER BRESNAHAN OFFERED
$4,000 BY CHICAGO CUBS
Agreement Between Catcher and
Owner May Be Reached Today

CHICAGO, March 1.-Roger Bresnahan
and Charles Weeghman discussed terms
under which the formers contract with
the Chicago Nationals could be abrogated.
Bresnahans contract calls for an annual
salary of $4,000 and has two seasons to
run. 1t was said that Weeghman offered
him $4,000 and his unconditional release,
II Bresnahan would surrender his claim
to any further amount.
1t is believed here that Bresnahan has
virtually arranged to take over the Cleve-
land Association club and transfer 1t to
Toledo, and that an agreement between
him and Weeghman will be reached today
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01
FIELDER JONES
New leader of st. Louis American
League Club.

sacrifice game. with daring chances on
the bases. will feature.
The st. Louis team this season will
have many Federal Leaguers, and Jones
probably is using excellent judgment in
passing up many of the Browns, as the
players who were with him last season
VIII be greatly improved as the result Of
the years experience under Jones.
Jones has the greatest collection of left
handed pitchers ever gathered by one
team in the history of the game. Plank
Weilman, Koob, Sisler and Hamilton are
five southpaws who could earn positions
on any staff. Three are experienced vet
Grams, while Slsler and Koob are young
sters who proved beyond doubt last sea.
son that they are stars. Just what Jones
will do with this collection is a mystery.
He needs another strong right.handed
pitcher to team with Dave Davenport.
The latter is almost certain to be n star,
but another Highlander Is necessary. st.
Louis scribes claim that George Baum
gartner reported to Jones at his normal
weight and in perfect trim. If this Is true.
the Browns will have the right.hander
needed.
George Baumgartner
Two years ago Baumgartner looked like
another Alexander, but he failed to take
care of himself, and spent the greater part
VI bMO SedSohS III 'ho 6ldluStdiu hs Ile
result of suspensions. He is n youngster,
and If he has made up his mind to take
baseball seriously he should be n great
pitcher.
SEVERED, of the 1915 Browns: Clemons,
from Louisville, and Grover Hartley and
Chapman, from the Feds, will fight 1t out
for the three catching positions. with
chances favoring Hartley for first re-
ceiver, SEVERED second and Chapman
third. Clemons was a hard hitter in the
American Association, but is slow on his
feet, which is a defect Jones will not tol-
crate.
There will be three fights waged for
infield positions. with only Derrill Pratt
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

markably strong As It is the Browns
are going to make every team hustle. II
Is team with a good chance, it's final
standing depending almost entirely upon
the way the breaks 60.
II st. Louis gets out in front with a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

fairly good lead IN the first two dohfl|4
Of the season II is going 70 be hatd
task to overhaul It, as Fielder Jones ia h
wonder in instilling conndence and leht
into team and win make few manageriai
blunders.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

MeGuigan tried to bring the pair together for
backed out of the bout.
Since returning to ring harness Frankie
White, who looks like one of the most prom
ising lightweights here, viii make his third
Cannon Il two rounds and Giying' Larry Han;
Ssnos.I Ssn Vicious h rng agst White viii tackle hard
Saturday night.
Johnny Meeley, OF Southwark, is ready to
make MAKE his EeapPPseaTanoe in the ring after
al Sf his opponents IN the past have admit
TT. The next show at the Palace A. C., Norris
foF that date. but While some WranEiinE Wss
toinT Ss frsT on the Pottstown matchmaker cinehed
:, North Penn fans are anxious to see little
Walsh, says he i may % Siinch a wind!up settts
Tor the Morgan mauler at an early date
q, L,SSysiy az woman tried 70 declare herself in
bnt ne fS. boxing SSas game In New York last night
Helen Hildrsth TO leave the ring after she hsd
SIDGplntsd Sob IN oSs liner mere man named J9hnny Attp-
sfis5Dss fslSDs + y ges ga the Tst time woman he's
iE,rawley law was enacted, and Il was the first
Sme the police haye interfered with bout in
w New York state since the sport was placed in
control or a commission.
sl,Attss After much dleserlnE a, match has been
and Jack Mccarron. for the middeweight
IN qIl'applp3ionship of Pennsylvania, to be staged
so9nst,nisttoMnI; MnI; also was after the match. The
ringslde '0' 40 ''u"uS AZ 100 POUNDS
:. pan MeKetrick, OF New York. endeayored
~ ple5sk into the *. o, limelight. although n
punebss fhat manager cares 70 swap
ssy ~ on an allegation that he struck a process
%SItbe s VINO went 10 his office TO serve him
PeIFose,sednss eIs,' MoKetricf Insisted that he didn't
sssliAe sailAe the man and said the blow must have
ssrtes u struck LUCK by some one else whom the process
&c Once n a while there comes a day wbsn
~ sitlS these e, days was last Monday when rain
Nf'71hs' They clash tonight.
I JACK foland has made a big hit IN Brook
gsfurdas mas been given another battle. on
s1i'eNsh for 10 rounds.
New Ssni WI. siynn who + to hght Jack Dillon in
from Encsls dlaseI sleas d ~, mas arrived IN Gotham
~ ~ hssd look no further Tor sparring part
xsbiia ~ intends 20 joust with the champion
kijlor R'spefihs Tor the Indianapolis giant
celsbral :. Langfora wiz put on another Of his
kaas me- sli'le ne VIII meot Henry Wills who was
$4,000 out b. the Tar baby IN the i9fh
s-''' 9i recent hght b New Orleans.
ln +t AlSores the Memphis hantanaae eight u
y -sE York looking for ffoubis Moore aasl
IehhnY sfsr sS9g9 thqt he can beat either
t4-raaas ~ tb 90 Nllsiams over either the
OTHER SPORTS ON PAGE Il
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01
SCRAPS ABOUT sCRAPPERs

Eddie Morgan, OF England. is back in Phila-
delphia again. Once more-for the fifth or
sixth time-he wants TO meet Irish Patsy
Cline. After sensational scrap recently. Jack
McGuigan tried to bring the pair together for
2 return match. but each time the Britisher
backed out of the bout
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

White, who looks like of the most prom
ising lightweights here. win make his third
Cannon IN two rounds and Giying Larry Han
SsncS Sen vicious &c E. Ight: White viii tackle hard
Saturday night
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

Johnny Mseley OF Southwark Is ready to
make make his EeappeaTance in the ring after
al al 9f his opponents In the past have admit
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

:, The next show at the Palace A. c., Norris
tried to get Joe Borrell and Jack McCarron
iof that date. but while some wrRngling was
foins on the Pottstown matchmaker cinched
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

North Penn fans are anxious to see little
{ohnny Morgan in action, His manager. Billy
WAlsh, says he may clinch wind-up Bet-to
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

After much dlckerlng, a match has been
snaehed between Joe Borrell, OF PHILADELPHIA,
ehsmSiaSssb 5aSs heCaE5on. for the middleweight
NoIrftttstown ~ P9ftttstown March IA, The Palace Club, OF
ssso9nltilsttown, also was after the match. The
ringside. - 40 P'u''u'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

New H' ydr lynn ~ who y 10 night Jack Dillon in
frarn aEth aaren 10, has arrived ia Gotham
6rd hesS ASSelsleE ioe sgrings FLYNN declares VIII
vbiis ae Intends 20 joust with Inc CHAMPION
iiileT preparing FOR the indianapolis giant
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

ia SSn9e u q while there comes a day when
of tbeesssw lewis does not appear IN the ring One
haifad utys was last Monday when rain
orIsssa oarIissa MS match with Harry Stone al New
'f'eans' They clash tonight
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

lv, saek roland has made a big hit in Brook
Ssuf,jhe ne mas been given another battle on
NitchII5y night he viii 90 against Terry
s-i's''eh Tor 10 rounds.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

eaie,tfnha ietfh Langford will put on another Of his
rhis tsa itsssa sketches In Brooklyn tuesday night
knoeitsa4iA taiAe ne VIII meet Henry Wills who was
fe8s5 out BY the Tar Baby N the 18Th
81 recent fight IN New Orleans
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1916-05-18

A few drops OF vanilla extract ad-
dSd to the breakfast cocoa Just before
pouring will improve its flavor wonder
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1916-05-18
ROLLER SHADE SHIELD
Drawn over Auto to Protect the Inter-
icr From Dust


A roller shade shield has been de-
signed as n means of protecting the
interior of the automobile from the
dust and weather when standing
parked" in the streets or elsewhere.
In many of the cities it is permissible
TO leave motor cars standing at the
will of the owner without police mo-
lestation at certain designated loca-
tions, so that business MEN may be
afforded the opportunity of running
their riaclI;n,s to business dnG may
nave their machines available for any
business calls which may arise during
the day, or if desired theY may leave
rneir machines standing until they are
ready TO return to theic homes in the
evening. As they stand here they are
objected to deal OF dust and Il the
event of the cover being down lncy
dre liable to be rendered uncomforta.
Ile by sudden shower. The roller
shade shield is meant TO afford pro.
lection against these CONTINGENCIES. 1t
consists of an attachment on the lines
Of the spring window shade attached
TO the rear part of the car, and when
us services are demanded thc end is
Grawn down over the seats and secur-
eG to the dashboard, affoIdinS full
protection TO the seats and entire in
ferlor of the car. When rolled up it is
quite unobtrusiye.