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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-31

British Front in France, July
The entente allied force, n
launched the offensive this mor1
have advanced well beyond the
shattered front line German trd
In many places they have real
the second line defenses on a tu
mile front of attack, according I'd
early reports.
The British and French trI
went into battle under cover Of \
was perhaps the greatest bar
fire ever sent during the war.
The entente artillery is moving
ward and the whole situation is s.
factory.
Between Dixmunde and Boes!1
the attackers reported they had
cured the two first lines of trend
after having fought over the d
difficult terrain imaginable.
The British again have captured
BASKERVILLE, which they recently
to the Germans
The combined forces are fal
a large concentration fof Gerl
artillery and fresh troops which
been rushed up.
The allies have established &
plete air superiority. The ept,
allies say the morale Of the Germ
here is not up to the old standar
French Attack ON 1,5OO Yard Fir
Paris, July 31.--French forces
night made a successful attack aga
the German positions along g l,
yard front at LaRoyer and west
Epin de-Chevrgny on the Afsne fr'
says the French official statement.
German counter attack was crust
The French took 161 prisoners,
Guiding two officers and IS ,non-ct
missioned officers belonging to tt
regim ents.
The artillery and infantry, the sta
ment adds, were active in the Ger
Hurtebise sector.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-31
DRAFT BOARDS MUST REMAIN
GOV. HolcOmb Will Decline to Accent
Further Kesdgna tions - Members
Morally Obliged to Serve.

Hartford. July 31.-No further
resignation of members of local selec-
tive service exemption boards will be
accepted. according to a notice given
by Governor Holcomb today through
the State Council for defense The
governor made public a telegram
from General Crowder to the effect
that members of the boards are as
effectively drafted for this duty as are
the registrants who are selected for
service.
The governor will not accept any
resignation of a board member except
where great hardship is brought
about to the individual by this SER
vice.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-31
BAD DAY FOR MOTORISTS
Hartford Man Arrested for Reckless
Driving-Others for Rot Having
Proper Vehicle Markers.

Dr1V1nE-OGneTS 1Or EOC having
Proper Vehicle Markers.
Joseph Freeman of II Portland
street, Hartford, was arrested by
Policeman Patrick Quirk this noon on
the charge Of reckless driving. It is
said that he was travelling west on
Winter street about rs miles an hour
when he smashed into a machine
moving south on Spring street. The
second machine was driven by Frank
Spielman of 81 Division street,
Bristol. and is the famous public
service" Ford owned by Michael Sui
livan. Considerable damage was
done to the Sullivan car including the
bending Of the front axle. Freeman
secured a bondsman.
Tom Murray fell into tho police
tolls today on the charge of driving
q motor vehicle without having the
same registered. Policeman Clarence
Lamphere arrested him this noon on
Main street. He is said to have
smashed up a car in the White Noun
tains. He then went to Waterbury
and bought a new car, but instead
Of having it registered, he made
pasteboard markers with the registra-
and has been running the new car
with the false markers.
Policeman Clarence Lamphere ar
rested Herbert Bernhardt today for
violating the motor vehicle law by
driving motorcycle with a side car
attached, which is classed as a motor
vehicle, with motorcycle registra-
tion marker attached. The motor
cycle registration only costs ST.,
whereas the motor vehicle registra-
lion fee is much more expensive.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-31
Rochester, N. Y, July 3l.-Henry

Rochester, N. Y, July 31--Henry
Kingston, Jr., advertising agent of
the Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh
railroad, shot and killed an unknown
negro who tried to rob his home in
East Avenue, Brighton early today
Mr.. Kingston was awakened by
noises in the pantry. Arning him
self with a pistol he made an inves-
tigation. On the landing between the
first and second floors he met a
stranger. Mr.. Kingston ordered the
intruder to halt and when he re-
fused opened fire upon him.
The negro lodged behind fern
and Mr.. Kingston fired again. This
shot felled him. The bullet was later
found to have pierced through his
left lung and to have caused his
death. The identity of the nego is
not known,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-31
25O,OOO Threaten Strike.

Chicago, July 31.-Miners, harvest
hands and lumbermen of the middle
west threaten to go on sympatheti
strike unless the deported I. w. W.
are returned to their homes in the
Warren district of Arizona. A tele-
gram voicing the intention of walk
out of more than a quarter of a mil
lion men was sent from Chicago to
President Wilson late yesterday by w.
D. Haywood, secretary of the l. w. W.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-31
Moore Returns to Douglas.

Douglas, Ariz.. July 31.-Fred H.
Moore, an attorney for the I. w. W.,
who, last night. was deported from
Bisbee, scene of recent mine labor
troubles, declared in a statement here
koday that he went to Bisbee armed
with letters from Governor Campbell
and Sheriff Wheeler of Cochize county
to the mayor of Bisbee. He said the
local committee, which has been in
charge of the Warren district since
the I. w. w. deportations told him his
presence was highly undesirable and
laughed at him when he asked to see
the mayor OR consult his clients. He
said shortly after that he was taken
to the train.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-31
Copper Miners Strike Ended.

Globe, July 31.-The striks of cop
per miners which has tide up produc-
ton in the Globe Miami district since
July /, is practically at an end, ac-
cording to a statement issued last
night by former Governor Hunt, who
recently was appointed by President
Wilson as mediator to help settle
the strike.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-31
ROCKEFELLERS THREATENED

New York, July 31.-Accused of
making threats against the lives Of
j. P Morgan, John d. Rockefeller
and his son. u man who said he was
Ellie kodinopf a naturalized citizen
born in Russia was arrested today. He
had been watched for week by po
lice headquarters detectives.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-31
Loyalty League Takes Action and
Sheriff Does the Rest
RECEIVED WITH LAUGHTER
Attorney Told Citizens He Had Letter
From Governor to Mayor-I. w. W..
Meeting Hall at Bessemer, Mich,
Wrecked by Police.

Bisbee. July 31.-Fred H. Moore OF
Los Angeles. attorney for the Indus
trial Workers, was deported yesterday
from the Warren district after he had
been summoned before the investi-
eating committee of the Loyalty
League. He refused to tell the COM
mittee his exact mission here, though
admitting he was counsel for the I. w.
w., approximately 1900 of whom were
forced to remove from the district
several weeks ago. Deputy sheriffs
took the attorney by automobile to
Douglas, where he was placed aboard
a train for Ell Paso. He was accom-
panied beyond the state line by one Of
the officers
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-31
DENIES REPORT OF HIS DEATH

Cambridge, July 31.-Dr. John S.
Young of st. Louis, a member of the
Harvard surgical unit that went to
France last Mas, is alive. A rumor
that he had been killed has been cur
rent. Herbert IT. White. manager Of
the Harvard surgical unit, today re-
ceived this cable from France: Con
tradict rumor of my death. Quite
wrong John S. Young
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-31
MORE BELG1ANs DEPORTED.

Havre, July 31.-Deportations of
civilians from Mons, Belgium, con-
tinue, the German government send
Ing away 12a men on June 26 and 80
June IS. 1t is proba BILE they will be
made to work on the German front
IN France.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-31
COTTON CONTRACT ILLEGAL.

Fort Smith, Arkansas, July 81
Federal Judge Frank A. Youmans, in
a decision here today, held that the
present standard form of contract
used on the New York and in New
Orleans cotton exchanges does not
comply with the provisions Of the
United States cotton futures act and
therefore is illegal
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-31
OBJECTS TO NAME MICHAELIS.

Glen Cove, L. l., July 31.-George V.
S. Michaelis, whose father and grand
father were officers in the United
States army, has changed his name to
George Wood bridge because he does
not wish to bear the same name as
DR.. George Michaelis. the German
chancellor.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-31
LAKE co. MEN TO STRIKE
Machinists Demand IS Per Cent. In
crease in Wages-Projecdle Co.
Grants All Demands of EMPLOYEES.

Bridgeport, July 31.-Machinists
employed by the Lake Torpedo Boat
Co.. who voted last night to
strike unless their demands for IS
per cent. increase in wages are met,
are having their proposition consid-
cred today by officials of the company.
A settlement has been reached be-
tween the Bridgeport Projectile Co.
and its machinists under which the
demands Of the men have been
averted. The men demanded, a ten
per cent. increase in wages, straight
eight hour day and minimum wages
that vary for different branches Of
the machinists trade.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-31
ALLIES STRIKE IN BELGIUM;
U-BOAT BASE is OBJECTI1
BRITISH CASUALTIES IN
JULY PLACED AT 1882

London, July 31.-British
casualties in all theaters of
military operations published
in the newspapers during the
month of July total 1882 Of
ficers and men. The officers
killed, wounded or missing
total 2,5O3 while the mon
number 50, 329.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-31
STATE ONLY $50 SHORT.

New Haven, July 31.-Applicants
for enlistment in the regular army
t1ocked to the recruiting station to-
day, and Major Mercer, commanding
the station. thought today would be
the banner day. At noon only $50
men were needed to fill the states
quota.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-31
CHUCK co. STRIKE ENDS
Workmen Meet, Send Committee to
Officers of Concern and Vote to Re-
turn Tomorrow Morning.

1t was announced today that the
w orkmen employed by the Skinner
Chuck Co.. who have been out on
strike, met this morning, sent a COM
mittee to the officers Of the concern
and on. hearing a report voted to re-
turn to work tomorrow morning.
No details of the settlement have
been made public.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-31

4
ing by General Haig, the British
mander, in conjunction with Cd
Petain, the commander OF the IN
force, against the German lines d
Belgian front, is the culminAtid|
the tremendous heavy gun bon
ment which has been in progrea
most continuously In this area
week
The intensity of the artillery
fire with which the Entente allied
been dem olishing the German tr1
es preparatory to today's assa ufj
been described by the German gel
staff as the greatest in the histoI
warfare.
Military observers have attri1
as objective for the offensive thl
capture of the Belgian North sea
which has been used by the Gerj
as rendezvous for their submAriI|
The battle front north Of the
Lys stretches from Warneton, oil
Franco-Belgian border, to the
sea coast, the distance between
two points being about 80 miles,
Guided in this battle area, are th|
nous Wythchaete-M Messines
where the British some time ag}
tackled on Il nine mile front and
tured the high ridge, several I'd
AT heavy guns and moro than
prisoners.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-31
WESTERN MAYOR DROWNED.
Leaped Into River When Launch Took
Fire.

Fire.
Winona, Mimi. July 31.-E. A.
Pierce, mayor of Red Wing, lost his
life yesterday in the st. Croix river
when he leaped into the water from
his launch which took fire in mid
stream.
Mr.. Pierce, his wife and several
friends were returning from Stillwa-
ter when the boat took fire. All of the
party jumped into the water and
Pierce was unconscious when taken
ashore
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-31
U-B0AT DAMAGED
German Submarine Puts Into Spanish
Harbor- Commander Silent on
Cause of Injury to Craft.

.Corunna, Spain, July 31.-The Ger
man submarine UB-23 anchored in
the harbor here late yesterday. She
entered the roadsteads with only her
periscope emerging from the water.
She has been seriously damaged, but
the commander and crew refused to
tell the cause of the accident.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-31
New Haven Factories Closed.

New Haven, July 31.-Most of the
large plants here, especially those in
the metal trades, shut down at noon
today because of the extreme heat,
Foundries did not open. The TEN
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-31
From User to Dys.

Berlin, July 31.--Strong attacksj
the Entente allies have comment
along a wide front from the Yser|
the Lrs in Flanders, says the cfa)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-31
BEGINS
AS SUN COMES
First Objecives Gained on Wide
London Reports, and Largo
bers of Prisoners Captured-F|
Stage Offensive Further to Sou
Front of 1,5OO Yards and
Counter Attack,

London, July 31.-British troo!
conjunction with the French ford
their left, attacked the GermanI
tions along a wide front north 4
river Lys, at $3.50 o'clock this l
ing.
The Allied troops, according
British statement, have captured
first objectives on the whole
and are reported to be making
factory progress at all points.
A considerable number of pri4
have been captured by the Fl
and British.
The text of the statement anno1
the offensive had been launchsl
the British and French against
Germans north OF the river Ii
Flanders says:
I'm conjunction with the Frea
operating on our left we attaca
this, morning on wide II
north of the river Lys.
1.-The Allied troops have d
tured their first objectives on
whole front attacked and aro1
ported to be making satisfact
progress Oh all points.
Large numbers of prisof
have been captured"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-31
LYNCH NEGRO R0BBER
Crowd Of 40 Ovcrpowers Police Officer
Returning With Prisoner Following
Shooting" OF White Man.

Garland City, Okla, July 31.-Ar-
land Avery, a negro, was lynched here
last night. 1t was asserted he had
assaulted and robbed William Woods,
a. contract An officer was returning
to Texarkana with Avery when a
crowd of 40 men overpowered him
and took possession of the negro
Woods has a. chance for recovery, it
was said at the hospital.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-31
STORM HITS MONTREAL
Starts Fires, Destroys Trees and In
terrupts Communication.

Montreal, July 31.-A terrific cleo
trical storm last night after the hottest
day here in five years started a num-
ber of fires, destroyed trees and
demoralized telegraph and telephone
SERVICE
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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-23

In an effort to save the rapidly dis !
appearing bird life of Utah, arrange
ments have been completed for the
establishment of biA sanctuary, to
cover an area of 700 acres.-Ex- |
change. That is considerably larger
than the one mentioned for Newber-
~ during the last chautauqua seas
on. Let's think about the next chau-
tauqua attractions.
The managers of the Goodman
shows are grateful to those of the
Newberry citizens who gave their
sympathy and help at the death and
burial of Mr.. Everett Holtz last week
and who were so kind to Mrs. Holtz
ir her Affections. The Messrs. Good |
man desire The Herald and News to
thus publicly express their apprecia-
ton.
The next term of the United States
district court for the Western district
of South Carolina will be held at
Greenwood, beginning on the first Tu-
esday in February, the 9Th, and con-
tinuing for two weeks. Mr.. ]. W.
Swittenberg is the only juror drawn
from Newoerry. He was drawn for
the petit jury.
The Griffon Man. is not moving
picture feature but feature that VIII
be seen again today and tomorrow at
R. c. Perry's store, where you Will
also see the display in the tailoring
department of that store. Follow al
ter the "Griffon Man" and you VIII
be all the better prepared to go to
the Opera House Perry knows, and
he advertises in The Herald and News
everybody paper.
There has been more bad luck
among the carnival people, another
of the men being i'll. Mr.. John or
mond was taken sick last Wednesday
Growing worse he was sent by the
management to hospital in Colum-
bia Friday. Before coming to New
berry the man was bitten by mon
key at the winter quarters of the Her
bert shows in Columbia last Sunday,
and it developed into what was feared
to be blood poisoning.
In the election for trustees o. the
State medical college, held on last
Thursday by the general assembly in
columbia, DR.. W. G. Houseal. although
receiving a most latering vote, was
not a candidate. He not only made
no effort but had not even spoken to
anyone about it, DR.. Houseal was a
useful member of the former board,
and his worth, ability and services
were duly recognized and appreciac-
ed, but he did not seek reelection.
The board is so much the loser ~
the absence of DR.. Houseal from its
membership.
Policeman Whitaker doesn't care
where an escaping prisoner runs to,
he will follow if he gets hurt at it
Saturday night one broke loose from
him and darted out from headquar-
ters The policeman was so close be-
hind that the negro dashed through
the little alleyway of the shed next
to Reagin's shoeshop and jumped oV-
er the fire hose wash rack in the back
lot 1t was Dig jump, but the ninl-
BILE and active officer was right on,
at the expense Of injuring his foot
painfully for the time being. About
three months ago this same officer
had his wrist sprained in tussle with
prisoner Cop Whit will bring them
down.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-23

TUESDAY, JANUARY %.
Bluebird Presents Cleo Madison in
THE CHALICE OF SORROW
A Bluebird in Acts.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY "a.
William Fox Presents Violet HOrner IN
"THE MARBLE HEART
A Fox in Acts.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 25.
"a LASS OF THE LCMBERLAADS'
Signal Serial in 3 Acts Featuring Hei-
en- Holmes.
aTHE MOTH AND THE FLAME"
Pathe in Acts.
FRIDAY, JANUARY ss.
Pathe G0ldroOster Presents Flo La
Badie In
aSAINT, DEVIL AND WOMAN
A Thanhouser Pathe in Acts.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-23

WANTED Everybody to call and see
as, whether you buy mules or not
C. R. Wise Co. No. 919 Friend street.
1-23-1t
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-23
Long Cloths

10 yds to the bolt, January white
sale, special s1.25, $l.49 and $1.98
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-23
LADIES' Skirts Reduced

About one hundred ladies wool skirts
to be closed out.
Rack No. Lone lot black and navy
blue serge and poplin skirts. worth
$3.50 and $3.50, choice of any skirt on
the rack for .--.--- - --:--.-~- s4.90
Rack No.~2-One lot extra large size
skirts, 81 to 80 waist measure, $3.50,
$500 and $3.50 skirts, choice --- S5. 98
Rack No. 3-One lot black and navy
blue skirts, made Of good quality serge,
worth $3.50 to $500, choice $298
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-19
A FAIR IN TOWN

Yes! Theirs going to be a fair
right here in Richmond, on the
twenty-sixth of May, which is next
Saturday.
Do you know where st. Paul Epis-
copal church is? Well, that's where
its going to be held, and its on the
northeast corner Of Eighth and
North A streets.
The Kodakichiopi Camp Fire is
going to give the fair in order to
raise the money necessary to re-
ceive their wood gatherers rings.
It's going to be really worth COM
ing to with it's fortune telling booth,
this way to the races" incubator
babies, art gallery, fishpond and re-
freshments of popcorn and tea, and
just think of it, all for fifteen cents!
Yes, it's true, and of course you
know you can just pay few cents,
and see part of it, if you wish to.
Won't you come, and tell all your
friends about it, and try to get them
to come, too? You'll have splen-
did time, the girls of the campfire
assure you-Elizabeth Grace.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-19
OUR NATIONS GUESTS

Our nations guest was not the
Kaiser it was Gen. Joffre the gen
eral of the French army. He is a
great man. He saved Paris from
the Germans. He was in Richmond
May the Sth. The government is
giving them ten days trip through
the middle west.
France helped us in 1776 and now
it is our turn to help her in the
big war that is going on in Europe.
We are sending our men over there
now. We are going to send Teddy
Roosevelt and regiment.--Chas.
Surrender, Warner School.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-19
No Baseball This Spring

Owing to the bad weather, and
also the many festivals and exhibit
tons which are being given this
spring, Mr.. Nohr says that it will
be impossible for the grade schools
to play a series of baseball games
this spring as they did last. But
he says that in view of the fact that
they will begin schedule the first
week after school takes up next
September, all the practice playing
the boys will do now, will show in
their work next fall.
Already Hibberd and Finley
schools have been practicing up
and probably will play each other
in the near future. But the Finley
boys say it's no use for Hibberd to
try,--they won't have even the
shadow of chance against the F.
p. (Finley Professionally
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-19
A GOOD NEW BOOK
STRANGE STORIES OF THE
GREAT VALLEY
BY Johnston Grosvenor.

Everybody will enjoy it, even the
girls, because this is real live
story, telling the adventures of a
boy who lived in time when things
happened. 1t cleverly brings in the
early history of Indiana and of Gin
cinnati, telling the adventures
which this backwoods Dolby" has
with the Indians, and how he met
Abraham Lincoln, Johnnie Apple
seed and many others. But you
should read the book and see for
yourself. This is not in the library
yet but it is on sale at the book
stores. Harpers publishers
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-19
Whitewater School Art Exhibit Great Success

make their pies at home and then bring them
over to the school Wednesday morning. So as
one of the girls was carefully bringing her beau
tiful pie to school, she had an unfortunate meet
ing with dog, in which she dropped the pie,
and then the dog stepped on it. But after care
fully busting it and turning it right side up
once more, the pies face was as bright and shin
ing as for the exhibit, and it wasn't made
to be eaten anyhow
For the exhibit. Theonda De Veto has told
us many interesting things about it himself:
Dear Aunt Molly-We had the Art Exhibit
Wednesday. The boys made bears, sleds and
Santa Clauses. One of the boys made Humpty
Dumpty. He looks like an egg. LindO made
Christmas tree. Jesse, Giuseppe and Clarence
made turkeys. Clarence made the best gun.
Jesse made soldier. His suit is blue Guess
what Giuseppe made? A little dog. Glen made
a COW, but when he went to the board he made
the COW fall off and the cows tail broke.
have drawn the home of little Toyotaro the
colonial kitchen, cat tails. lanterns, fruit bios
SONS, maple leaves and ii has something on it.
It's a lady bug, and made some maps They
are in the art exhibit. ---