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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-18
Dancer Who Married Well
Is Still Under Lucky Star

New York, September 17.-Mrs. Ger
trude McQuaide- North. who before
her marriage to James P. McQuaide,
one of the Carnegie group of mil
lionaires. was Gertie Reynolds known
in this country and England as a
dancer received letters of administra-
ton on the estate of Mr.. McQuaide by
a decision made by Surrogate Fowler
here today. Letters of administration
had been granted Mrs. Sarah H. Nc
Quaide. divorced wife, on the ground
that Mr.. McQuaide had died intestate
and the action today, which cancels
the letters of Mrs. Sarah McQuaide
was taken after a will had been found.
Mr.. McQuaide was founder of the
National Conduit and Cable company
He died in July, 1915, at his villa in
Twickenham. England and in Decem-
Der of the same year, Mrs. McQuaide
was married to Hylton George Nor
ton North, nephew of the sixth Earl
of Guilford. and has since lived in
England. She did not appear in the
proceedings hero.
AS Gertie Reynolds. Mrs. McQuaide-
North toured the United States and
England after a series of Broadway
successes. She also danced in London
before King Edward VII and mem
bers of the British nobility and re-
ceived the personal praise of the King.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-18
rs Movie Machines Will
Be Sent to France to
Amuse Pershing's Men

New York. September IL Seventy I've
cinematograph machines to supply
movies for United States soldiers in
France, now are in that country or soon
will be sent, according to an announce
ment made here tonight by the national
war work council of the Young Mems
Christian association, which Major Gem
eral Pershing has authorized to take
over the enterprise, including the edu-
catonal as well as the recreational films.
Among 40 association workers who have
just sailed to be with the American ex-
pedtionary forces are G.. l., Meylan, NJ
D., physical director of Columbia uni
versity, and James A. Naismth of Law
renee, Kan, inventor of the game of
basketball When they land in France,
the total number of association secre-
taries and helpers sent abroad will be
approximately 800,
Among those in this last sailing party
are: H. NJ Bufkins, Mesquite. Tex; j.
r. Findley Memphis, Tenn and e. l..
Ford Ashland Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-18
CH|CKAMAUGA CARS
Arr: ATTACKED AND
GUARDS INJURED

Chattanooga, September 17.-With
the street ear strike apparently as far
from settlement as ever, disorder has
marked the entire day in various out
lying districts with the nonunion
crews under. constant bombardment
from rocks and other missiles by
sympathizers with the strikers. For
the first time since the strike an eff
fort was made to run cars to the Golf
and Country club and Chickamauga,
and the first trip to the former place
proved disastrous to the crew. A
crowd of about 40 well organized men
attacked the car at Sheehee's switch,
inflicting injuries upon the armed
guard and crew and causing the mo
torman to flee to the woods for his
life. The motorman suffered
smashed shoulder. while the guard had
two fingers broken by rocks. Follow
ing the attack service on this line
was entirely abandoned. The cars rum
ming to Chickamauga park were un-
der constant fusillade of all sorts of
missiles and the crews suffered NUM-
erous flesh wounds and contusions.
Attacks We're also made on cars and
crews at other places in the outskirts
of the city.
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II such a judgment rested against a
man at the time of his enlistment the
bill would prevent its execution through
the sale OF his property during his alb
senee. It would set aside the statute OF
limitations so that a debt owed to
soldier might not be outlawed in his
absence; it would prevent the eviction
of his family while he was away il
they failed to pay the rent; it would
protect him against the ordinary results
OF defaulted payments on business
mortgages and keep him from being SOLD
out in his absence. 1t would insure any
rights he might have to public lands all
though his service at the front had pre-
vented him from completing the legal
ACQUISITION of the property,
Another element OF protection the bin
would accord to the fighting man weaia
be as to his life Insurance, which could
not Lapse through failure to make any
payment His property also would be
protected from sale for taxes and in
every other way which the legal experts
of the war department have been able
to devise all civil rights and interests Of
men in the military service would be
safeguarded
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-18
FRANCE RE|TERATES
HER RIGHT TO ALL
ALSACE-LORRA|NE

Washington. September 17-France's
unalterable determination to restore
Alsace-Lorraine to the republic was
reiterated in cablegram received
here tonight from President Poincare
by Daniel Blumenthal, former Alsatian
deputy to the German Reichstag, who
recently came to this country at the
instance of the French government 10
lay the Alsatian situation before Pres
ident Wilson, The message said
"The government of the republic
firmly is resolved to obtain for AL
SAGE -Lorrain her return to the French
fatherland--a restitution fully justi-
fed by the sufferings endured for 46
years and the heroic sacrifices of her
sons who have died gloriously for the
cause of liberty"
President Poincare cabled in re-
Spouse to a protest of Alsatians in
Hoboken, N. j., against the German
proposal to make Alsace-Lorraine an
independent duchy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-18
LIBERTY LOAN FILM
WILL Be SHOWN FOR
FIRST TIME TODAY

New York, September 1.-THE liberty
loan film, Three Billion Dollars In
Four Weeks" produced by the liberty
loan committee of this federal reserve
district, will receive it's first presenta-
ton here tomorrow The spectators will
include government and city officials
and the theatrical and moving picture
stars who played roles in the spectacle.
The finn, which portray series Of
epochal events in American history, will
be shown in various cities as part Of the
next liberty bond campaign.
President Wilson. Secretary of the
Treasury McAdoo. Thomas A. Edison
and other men in public life are shown.
Among those depicting characters in
the historical episodes are Dewolf Hop
Per. Raymond Hitchcock, Douglas Fair
banks, Julian Eltinge. William S. Hart,
Wilton Lackaye, David Warfield, JEFF
ferson De Angeles, John Drew, Ethel
Barrymore, Billie Burke. Mary Pick
ford, Mabel Taliaferro, Lillian Russell.
Pauline Frederick. Ann Wheaton, Nance
O'Neill. Elsie Janis. Laurette Taylor
Clark and Lillian Walker.
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~~'''~''N ~ 49, 'S''~f''5 - q -
"The soldiers and sailors civil rights
biuH to carry out this purpose already
has been introduced in both houses,
having been framed in the office Of
Judge Advocate General Crowder. Sec
rotary Baker. 1t was learned today, has
under consideration recommendations
that the entire weight, of admnistra
ton influence be brought to bear to OBJ
tain early enactment Of the measure.
To save soldiers and sailors from ali
kinds of legal injustice during their alb
sence from home, the measure would
enjoin the carrying out of certain civil
court actions until after the close OF
the war and establish as a legal excuse
for failure to carry certain contracts
the fact that man is in military
service.
It is proposed that creditors suits
against officers or men may lie held up
and judgment by default denied the
trainers of the bill recognizing that a
man in the army or navy would have no
opportunity TO make his defense in per-
son or to arrange for its proper hear
ing through counsel.
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THE i. s. CONSULAR
AGENCY AT DUNK|RK
DESTROYED BY BOMB

Washington, September E-Destruc-
ton Of the American consular agency
at Dunkirk, France, by a German bomb
on September 7, was reported today to
the state department. The consular
agent, Benjamin Morel, was uninJured
and the archives of the consulate were
saved.
The dispatch added no other details
regarding the destruction. It is as
sumed that the bomb had been dropped
from German airplane as that section
of France has frequently been raided
by enemy aircraft. Earlier in the war,
however Dunkirk was bombarded from
a distance of about 20 miles by a huge
German gun which had been brought to
bear on the city. This Lattery soon
was located by the French and con-
centrated attacks on it caused the Ger
mans to remove 1t.
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CASTOR MEANS SAYS
HE is WILLING TO
TURN OVER PAPERS

Hickory, N. c., September 17.-Superior
Judge Z. B. Cline stated here today
that CASTOR 3. Means has signified his
willingness to submit To Solicitor Hay
den Clement certain papers, letters, bank
books, certified checks and accounts of
the late Mrs. Maude A. King for the
solicitors inspection.
This does not mean, it was added, that
Means has agreed to turn the papers
over to the custody of the state, as
Judge Cline ordered Friday. Judge Cline
stated that he would take no action in
this connection until Solicitor Clement
had had an opportunity to examine the
papers and ascertain whether or not they
have any bearing on the death of Mrs.
King, near Concord, on August 20.
Judge Cline also said application had
been made to District attorney Swami
of New York to have the original of the
alleged second will of the late James
G. King, husband of Mrs. King, brought
to Concord for use at the reopening of
the coroners inquest next Monday
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-18
Cadorna S Men Are
RepuZsing All Attacks
Made By Austrians

Field Marshal Haig's campaign Of at
triton during the breathing spells be-
tween major operations continues. In
raids at three points between Arras
and st. Quentin the British entered the
German trenches, inflicted casualties and
and ammunition dumps. The artillery
arm is active all along the western
front and in Flanders, Berlin reports,
the drumfire has increased to one of
violent intensity. French positions in the
forest of Apremont have been attacked
by the Germans who succeeded in en-
tering a few elements from which. how
ever, they were quickly thrown out by
the defenders.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-18
ANOTHER BATHROOM
MURDER IN CHICAGO

Chicago, September i'm the bath
room of an unfinished flat in one
of the better residence sections, the
police today found the body of a WON
an about rs years ed .eNDensivelg
dressed. A tube extended from her
mouth to the gas fixture above, but
the gas was not turned on. One OF
the woman's wrists had been almost
severed with a razor which was found
on a window sill in the parlor. The
walls and the floor of the apartment
were spattered with blood and there
was bucket of water with a sponge
in it with which efforts apparently
had been made to wipe UP the stain.
A complete trousseau. white satin
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-18

New York. September 1.-THE Assoc
ciated Press sums up the war news as
follows:
No spectacular operations on a large
scale are reported in the official com
munications from belligerent capitals.
on the Bainszza plateau. northeast of
Gorilla, the Italians have successfully
repulsed four determined attacks made
by the -Hungarians. In repelling
the enemy efforts, General Cadorna's
men captured Is prisoners. Increased
artillery activity is reported from the
Carnia sector Of the Austro-Italian
front which lies northwest of the Isonzo
fighting zone.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-18
ARGENTINA MAY YET
BREAK WITH KAISER
ON LUXBURG AFFAIR

Buenos Aires, Argentina, September
1.-THE report from Berlin that Dir.
Luis B. Molina, the Argentine minister
to Germany, had explained to the Ger
man government that the handing of
passports by Argentina to Count Won
Luxburg, the German minister, was
personal matter and did not signify
rupture of relations, was classed as OF
doubtful accuracy by Foreign Minister
Pueyrredon today. 1t was true that a
rupture had not been created by hand
ing Count Won Luxburg his passports,
the foreign minister stated. but DR..
Molinas instructions did not provide
for any explanation of the situation to
Germany.
The foreign minister reiterated to-
day that there will be rupture of re-
laticns with Germany if the latter's ex
plantation of the Luxburg incident is not
entirely satisfactory He requested the
Senate to abandon the proposed secret
matter, as he prefers to make all ex-
plantations at a public session later in
the week.
No request for safe conduct has been
received from Count Won Luxburg. He
has notified the foreign office. however,
that he plans to leave Argentina by
Dutch steamer sailing September 2s, or
on a Spanish vessel October 2.
Since being handed his passports Count
Won Luxburg it was stated, has been
circulating the statement that the idea
of sinking Argentine ships without
leaving a trace" was suggested to him
by the foreign minister of Argentina is
a means of preventing complications.
This statement was characterized by
Foreign Minister Pueyrredon as the
greatest most shameful, barefaced lie'
in his official experience.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-18

But this conclusion is rar from right,
for. the grim business of war continues
perpetually. Hourly the big British guns
hurl their thousands or tons of metal,
carrying death and destruction into the
German defenses; day und night great
squadrons of aviators guide their ma
chimes over the German lines and dump
their. cargoes of high explosives on inn
portant positions and continually small
bodies Of British infantry are reaching
out into the German trenches and
snatching back prisoners after playing
havoc with bombs among the dugouts
and mortar emplacements.
OF course there is retaliation by the en-
envy, but the advantage rests with the
entente allies in this constant hammering
process, IT is the steady dropping of
water which Is wearing away the stone.
The terrible toll of death being ex-
acted from the enemy ranks by the ar
tillery and the continual drainage cf
their war supplies BY the destruction
caused by shells and bombs are having
their effect. The German wall OF defense
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-18

New York, September lin sum
ming UP the diplomatic news from the
various capitals. the Associated Press
says:
Expressions of regret over the telc-
grams sent by Count Won Luxburs,
the German minister to Argentine re-
public, to Berlin through the Swedish
minister at Buenos Aires. have been
made to both Sweden and Argentina
by the German government.
The under secretary of the Ber-
lin foreign office has informed the
Argentine minister 20 Berlin that Ger
many regrets the actions Of Count Won
Luxburg and disapproves entirely OF
the expressions used by him in the
kilograms made public recently by the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-18
7eut0n Government
"Regrets" Mistake
Made in Argentina
Berlin Sends Polite Note to Both Sweden and
South American Republic, Intimating That
There Is Sorrow That OEe Government
Was Used as Tool and the Other
Was Outrageously Violated

state department at Washington. Ger
many asks for safe conduct for
Count Luxburg in order that he may
return to Berlin to explain person
ally.
Argentina, it is announced by its
foreign minister. declines to accept the
verbal assurances of an under secre-
tary of the German foreign office and
awaits the arrival of formal note
from Berlin before taking additional
steps.
To Sweden Germany has sent a note,
unofficial reports say, regretting high
ly the disagreeable issues raised by
the Luxburg kilograms matchmaking
the Swedish government for transmit
ting the messages
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Summary of the News
GENERAL NEWS


1-Gcrmnn government sends note of
regret.
Italians are winning.
Chickanauga cars are attacked
Marshall urges deeper sense of
obligations in war.
Governor calls extra session for
private purpose.
"Noney sharks" will not "fecd" on
men defending country.
Public schools Of Alabama open
with big enrolment.
LOCAL NEWS
5-Ward supporters plan big rally at
Jefferson.
More than two are expected to be
in race for governor.
Lists close for race for city COM
missioner.
Barrett repeats he has promised no
appointments.
Attendance Of schools show increase.
FEATURES
4-Editorial comment.
O-Society.
7-SpOrts.
0-Mnrkets.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-18
GENERAL TREAT IS
ORDERED TO REPORT
TO WASHING ON

Montgomery, Septemb er 17-(Special)
Maj. Gen. Charles G. Treat late tonight
received Geographic orders to report to
Washington, prepared for EXTENDED
field service and Camp Sheridan was
left without commander. No explana-
ton of the order was given. General
Treat has been here one week. Brig.
Gen. w. r. Smith of the Ohio division
Will succeed him until other orders are
issued. The Tenth Ohio, infantry head
quarters at Youngstown reached camp
late tonight but will not detrain until
Tuesday. 1t brought 1000 men.
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gown, slippers and expensive under
wear were found in a trunk in the
flat
The only Identification possible was
Ia postal casa poAtmarlred Decatur.
Ill, and addressed to Miss Josephine
Parker 1t was signed. Clara" and
said do not worry. your furniture
is on the way"
Mrs Lars Anderson. a neighbor, saia
the woman leased the flat month
ago but had rebuffed attempts of the
neighbors to be friendly and had been
SO eccentric the neighbors had called
her "the German spy"
'She was UP and down all day and
all night watching the mail box" said
Mrs. Anderson, but no one ever saw
any mail in the box"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-18
Hindenburg Telegram

Amsterdam, September 17.--Accord.
shall Won Hindenburg has telegraphed
to Duke Johann Albrecht of Meek :
lenburg. the president of the new pa
triotic party" the following message.
"Your appeal to the men of east
Prussia has filled me with great JOY
because it seriously warns us Ger
mans not to forget the war during In
ternal dissensions. Despite the prom
Using military situation our people 4
existence and position in the world Is
still at stake.
The message urged the conclusion OF
peace between the rival parties in the
empire ard added: IF we are united
at home we shall prove unconquer-
able ~
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-18
MYSTERIOUS TELEGRAM

New York, September IA telegram
dated the day after the mysterious death
by pistol shot Of Mrs. Maude A. King
at Concord, N. C., sent from that place
to Jacob Newman, Chicago lawyer
which urged the lawyer to get the Chi
cago newspaper men together land tell
them that the death was accidental, no
matter what anyone would say about
it, was an enclosure III large package
of registered mail received at the dis
trict attorneys office mere today. The
papers were from Maclay Hoyne, states
attorney of Cook county, Illinois. The
telegram. according to Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Dooling, bore the sig
nature of Maize Melvin, Mrs. Kings sis
ter. but was nevsr sent by her. but
by somebody who used her name Mr..
Dooling said that among new papers were
documents of considerable value for the
presentation of the King case before
the grand jury tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-18
Great Fires Are Raging
in Russian MunitiOn
Factories, Is Report

Rome, September 1z.-(British Adj
miralty per Wireless Press. via Lon
don.)-A PetroErad dispatch to the
Messagero says that great fire has
broken out in the military factories at
the Putiloff works. The damage
amounts to. several million rubles.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-18
William Riley Of Ozark
of Rainbow Regiment
Dies at MineOla Camp

Mineola. N. ", September 17-Wil-
of the One Hundred and Sixty-seventh
regiment, died at Camp Mills today
from pneumonia. Private Riley is the
fourth man Of the Alabama troops
who has died at the camp
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-18
Truck Drivers Recruited

Washington, September 17.-Seventy-
two experienced motor truck drivers have
been recruited for service with the
American Red Cross transport in France.
it was announced today, and II OF them
sailed for Europe. The remainder still
are training in motor car factories in this
country.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-18
LuH IN Nelus From
British Front But
Not in Actual Battle

With the British Armies Belgium
constituted one Of
the British to
world nothing Of import
raids NAV
hat
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"Money Sharks viii
Not 'fFeed'' on Men
Defending Country
Legislation to Protect Civic and Property Rights
of Soldiers Is Now Being Prepared and May
BE Pressed at This Session of Con-
gress-No Judgment by Default

September
clemen of the raisn of a ctizenar
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Vice President in Speech
Says Americas Isolation
Made People Unmindful
MAD MONARCH DRUNK
WITH POWER STEPS IN
Great Neutral Country Stood Patient
ly as Long as Possible, But Had
to Defend Democracy
of the World

New York, September 17.-vice Pres
ident Marshall, speaking here tonight at
golden jubilee celebration of Scottish
Rite Masons, urged a deeper sense OF
American obligation In the war. In the
belief that the United States could never
become involved in European politics, he
said until the war, the question of dual
citizenship was not raised in spite Of
great tides of immigration
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-18
Strikes in Shipyards
on Pacific Coast Are
Becoming Serious

in Pacific coast shipyards holding gov
serious proportions that Chairman Hur-
lnced late today that he was consider
el in an attempt to settle the trouble.
higher pay with the government paying
a proportion Of the increase. Working
out of details now awaits the arrival
here probably "Wednesday of officials cf
a Seattle yard which already has grant
ed the highest wage scale demanded by
the workers and who VIII explain the
operation of the system,
The shipping board today called on the
department Of labor for assistance In set
Ting the strikes and William Blackmcn.
signed to the work.
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Washington, September 17.-Strikes
ernment contracts have assumed such
ley of the federal shipping board ammo
ing going to San Francisco late this W
Strikes at Seattle. Portland. Los Ans
geles. San Francisco and other places
on the Pacific coast now are holding up
about Il per cent Of the government
ships under construction. The shipping
board hopes to settle all on a basis
to be determined for Seattle yards With
in a few days.
Officials of the board conferred today
with representatives Of Seattle yards and
union leaders regarding an agreement
under which workers would be given