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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-28
Zimmerman May Be
Forced Out of Office

Copenhagen, July 27.-German newspa-
pers report that the German ambassador
at Constantinople. Dr. Richard Won
Kuhlmann, has been ordered to Berlin
to confer with DR. Michaelis the impe-
rial chancellor In German political cir
cles it is believed that DR.. Won Kuhl-
man will be appointed to succeed DR.. AL
fred Zimmerman as secretary for for
eign affairs.
well informed German, who arrived
here last night from Berlin, says that
the only retirement now expected from
the imperial cabinet as a result of the
recent political crisis is that of Foreign
Minister Zimmerman. The most prob
able successor to Zimn.ermann the Ger
man said, iss either Count Brockdorff-
Rantzau, the German minister here. or
DR., Won Kuhlmann.
From other sources i, is learned that
two designations from the Prussian min
istry are expected. Those rumored to
retire are Dr. Con Schorlemer minister
of agriculture, and Dr. Won Tho Zu Sose
minister of instruction.
The conference between Imperial Chan
cellor Michaelis and the party leaders in
the Prussian Diet to discuss the fate of
Prussian franchise reform legislation was
set for yesterday afternoon in Berlin
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-28
Birmingham Man Among
Y. M. c. A. Workers Who
Will Be Sent to France

New York, July 27.-The second cqntln-
gent OF Young Mems Christian assocla-
ton secretaries who will work among
American soldiers and sailors in Euro
pean camps will leave the United States
soon, it was announced here tonight by
the \. NJ. c. A. war board. The men
arsARom virtually every section Of the
country and include Regular association
workers. trained business men and min
listers. All are college graduates.
The Y. NJ. G. A. already has more
than 500 men in actual service abroad
and many more are in training for the
duties that will be required Of them in
foreign fields. Among those in the con-
tingent soon to leave are Turner A.
Graves Blacksburg, Va; F. S. Harmon,
Poplarville Miss; Davis H. Howe, Jr..
Wilmington, N. c.; John 7. Larlin, Ma
con, Ca; E. B. Chapel Jr., Nashville.
Tenn; Archie Garrett Ryland. Walker
town, Va, and Aubrey Williams. Bir-
mngham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-28
Russia's Woman Battalion
Covers Itself With Glory
and Puts Men to Shame

London, July PA dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph from Petrograd
dated Thursday says:
Ensign Mile. Vera Butchkareff, com
mander of the Russian women's battai
ion, and Lieutenant Sarydlova suffered
from shock asa result of bursting shells,
and about dozen other members of the
battalion who were wounded during the
recent fighting, have been sent to Minsk.
When they reached Poltava they were
welcomed by 100,000 citizens and soldiers
with brass band and carrying banners.
1t is said the women attacked the Ger
mans after the Russian male soldiers had
deserted, rushing forward impetuously
and firing their rifles with deadly effect.
Their German prisoners were greatly
chagrined when they learned the sex of
their captors''
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-28
MORGAN COUNTY IS
READY TO CALL MEN
FOR EXAMINATION
Local Boards Are Now Only
Awaiting the Arrival of
the Master Draft Lists
From Washington

Albany, July 27.-(speciaL) ARRANGE
ments for the examination of Morgan
county men who will be selected for the
first draft were completed by the county
exemption board today by the naming of
four prominent local physicians TO aid
County Health Officer NJ. w. Murray in
conducting the physical examinations.
The physicians appointed for this serv-
ice were DR.. Frank Chenault, DR.. Frank
?. Pettey and Dr. w. H. Greer OF Al
bany, and DR.. w. c. Bailey of Decatur
The official master lists had not
reached the offices of the exemption
board late this afternoon, although
mailed from Washington on Tuesday
morning and pending their arrived no
further steps toward securing the coun-
tvs quota OF men for the new army
will be taken. Officials are at a Joss to
understand the delay in the forwarding
of the official lists.
Recruiting at the Decatur station
which showed wonderful increase di-
rectly after the draft, has checked up.
But three men were accepted today.
A. S. Bankston, residing five miles out,
is one Morgan county man who has
solved the food problem to his own sat
isfaction. Mr.. Bankston has purchased
S. canning outfit with an hourly ca
pacity of six dozen cans, and is pro-
eeeding to stock his larder with all sorts
of canned goods He will put UP 900
cans of peaches alone, and many vege-
tables. Mr.. PAnkston. as his bit in the
war, is teaching others how to can fruits
and vegetables.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-28
Alabama Will Submit
Testimony in Rate Case

Montgomery July 27.-(special.) ALA
bama will be given permission to submit
testimony in support of the intrastate
rates at hearing of the Meridian rate
case which will be continued before an
examiner of the interstate commerce COM
mission in Montgomery in September.
NJ M. Caskie, manager Of the freight
bureau of the Montgomery Chamber of
Commece. returned Friday from Meridian,
where he attended the first hearing and
represented the state and city.
Mr.. Caskie in co-oueration with officials
of the state, will prepare testimony in
support of this states interstate rates
Meridian business men contend that they
are not permitted to compete for business
ct certain points in western Alabama
because the interstate rates for the same
mileage are not as heavy as the inter-
state rates.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-28
Etowah VIII Consolidate
Higher Grades i'm Schools

Gadsden. July 27.-(Special.) IA
system Of consolidation for the up
per grades of the rural schools and a
system of progression by which the
IL grades will be taught in the county
eventually were worked out yesterday
by the Etowah county school board
Beginning with the sixth grade, the
group schools will add grades until
the eleventh is reached.
The assistance of newspapers in
finding his wife, Mrs Disie Smith. is
sought by Alex Smith of Alabama
City She left home about five weeks
ago and no trace has been found
since. A trip to New Orleans made
by Mr. Smith was fruitless The wom-
an is described as about As years old
weighing 120 pounds and having dark
hair, blue eyes and a pleasing per-
sonality.
The Gadsden Cash Store on Broad
lin to w. e. Mcdonald and son, G. c..
Mcdonald.
Suits for $4,000 and $1,000, respect
lively, have been filed by Louis Hub
bard and ]. T. Emerson against j. Ii.
Gibbs. Damages are claimed for in
juries received when it is alleged a
car driven by the defendant struck
a motorcycle on which plaintiffs were
riding.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-28
Tampico Strike Ends

Tampico, Mexico, July 27.-The strike of
all the workmen in the Tampico oil
fields which began three days ago ended
ernor of the province. ordeed the strk-
ernor Of the prominence, ordered the strik-
ers TO return to work at noon. The stril-
ers who had tied UP all business and
oil production kere. complied with the or
der. 1t is understood that the demands
Of the river boatmen, in sympathy with
whom the other " oiBers went on strike,
VIII be taken under consideration next
week..
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-28
ENGLAND NOW HAS
SEVEN MILLION MEN
IN ARMY AND NAVY
Lloyd George Tells French
Editors Just What King
dom Is Doing to
Win War

Paris, July 27-David Lloyd Geore. the
British premier, today gave a breakfast
to number of editors of important
French newspapers, during which he
conversed fully with them on the military
situation and replied to questions. The
Temps this Afternoon gives a summary of
his talk
Mr.. Lloyd George said that Great Bril-
tain now had between 100000 and $780,
600 soldiers enrolled, without counting be-
tween 100000 and 800 900 belonging to the
navy or nearly 100000 men from the
dominions and colonies.
Great Britain had placed at the DISPOSE
ton of her allies, he added, from $780,
coo to 100000 tons of merchant ships
Next years building programme for rner-
chant ships, which already has begun.
amounts to 100000 tons, or twice as
much as in a good year during peace
times. Abiding to the campaign against
submarines, Mr. Lloyd George said:
The diminution in shipping losses is
incontestible. 1t is impossible to aban-
don the subject without paying homage
to the aid given by the American navy
both regarding the organization of con-
voys and by torpedo boat destroyers
which have rendered an invaluable sery-
ice"
Continuing, Mr.. Lloyd George said that
100000 men and women were now en-
gagged in war work in the United King
DOM More women would be employed
if the trades unions did not fear the
competition of women after the war 1t
could be said that at the present time
no English industry is working for in
dividual interests except in agriculture
Although the English people sincerely
hoped that the present war would be
the last war, Mr. Lloyd George con-
tinued, the country intended to avoid its
previous error and in the future would
be able to support itself. He said he
recognized that the latest news from
Russia was not good news but that
Russia already had shown that she pos
sessed infinite resources and was the
land of the unexpected
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-28
Mrs. Robert w. Bingham,
Formerly Mrs. Flagler,
Dies After Short Illness

Louisville. KY, July 27.-Mrs. Robert
Worth Bingham formerly Mrs. Henry
NJ. Flagler, died at her home here late
today after an illness of two weeks.
Death resulted from an acute heart dis
turbance.
Mrs Bingham was married to Judge
r. w, Bingham of Louisville, a member
of widely known Kentucky family,
last November.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-28
LABOR AG|TATOR is
LOSER IN CONTEST
OF SAFEGUARDING
Wins Men Away From
Camp Constructor, But
Patriotic Talk Wins
Them Back Again

Admission, July 27.-(Special. )-How the
power Of oratory may sway men for coed
or Ill was demonstrated yesterday after
noon, when competing orators handled a
crowd of 500 men. The orator of mega
ton was a smooth tongued mechanic,
whose verbal efforts induced 500 men to
give up their jobs at Camp Mcclellan be-
fore they started to work and walk a
dusty four miles into the city on the first
lap of their journey to their homes in
New Orleans.
The orator of practically, patriotism
and progress was Maj. Charles L. Dulin,
camp builder, who met the 500 men at
the Union station and, by making plea
to their patriotism, induced them to re-
turn to the camp and prepare it for the
reception of the soldiers.
The majors oratory won the day. The
50c men, who had arrived from New Or
leans earlier in the day, returned to the
camp and started in to work this morning
The efficient Dulin, anticipating that
patriotism would, as usual, triumph over
demagoguery, had arranged for every
available truck and automobile to go to
the Union station and carry the men back
tc the camp. They all returned
That is. all but the rindleader. He con-
tlnued his attempts to prevent the men
from working and made certain remarks
that seemed to Fred Freeman plain
clothes officer, to be of a nature that
would warrant his arrest and he was
placed in jail on the charge of disturbing
the peace.
The work started on Camp Mcclellan
proper week ago Wednesday. Already
a sufficient number of frame buildings
nave been erected to shelter the men who
nave arrived and other buildings for
TINS purpose are being erected as fast as
possible. Crews of telephone men are busy
extending the five circuits of telephone
service to the line bitches are being dug
for the extension of water mains: cleo
trlc lighting work is progressing and
miles of good, hard surfaced roads are
being built The organization is now fair
ly well organized, but the organization
or some of the units of thee ontractors
Will not be complete for a day or two.
In anticipation of greatly increased bus
mess on account of the arrival of 35, 900
or more soldiers and a largely increased
civilian population, the Polar Ice and
Coal company will start work at once to
double the size Of it's plant, which will re-
suit in daily output of not less than
100 tons.
An ordinance embodyng safety first
principles was adopted Thursday evening
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-28
DEATHS

Murphree. Urinh William-Age So; died
at local infirmary yesterday
morning at 8 o'clock. The body will
be sent to Oneonta this afternoon
at o'clock by Lige 10y. Funeral
services will be held at the Oak
Grove Methodist church at IL o'clock
tomorrow morning and interment
will follow. The deceased is sur
vived by his wife. three daughters
Mrs. w. w. Lightly of Wylam, Mrs
r. l.. Stallings of Siluria and Mrs
c. A. Moses of Brownsville, and one
son, A. G. Murphree.
HanlOn. Thomas L.-Funeral services
wero conducted from the residence
A01 Thirteenth avenue, north, yes
terday afternoon at o'clock. Intel :
ment was made at Elmwood Gene
terry with Shaw Undertaking COM
pany in charge. Hanlon was acct
dentally electrocuted at the Reese
Marble works Thursday morning
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-28
CANADIANS. ARE BUSY

Canadian Army Headquarters in France,
July 2.-Our guns have at last def
initely secured the upper hand on the
western part of the front. The artillery
actions by which this has been done have
been in progress for several days. With
the object of challenging our ascendency
in guns, the enemy recently brought up a
battery of artillery attached to a Prussian
guard division. These additional gunne.s
were given practically unlimited suppress
of ammunition which they used for the
bombardment of our heavy artillery posi-
tions. They were good men and duel
took place between their guns and ours
in the Loos and Avion sector. 1t mas
ceased now. The counter battery work
of the British and Canadian gunners
proved too much even for the highly
trained artillerymen of the Prussan
guard, and their activity is now sub
normal
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-28
DAILY EXPENDITURE
OF GOVERNMENT
is OVER $28,OOO,0O0

pie are aware of the fact that stored
wealth must be produced and liqui-
dated, and that fortune making must
of necessity be postponed to date
in the indefinite future.
Senator Bankhead in this connec-
ito said: "All that intelligent business
men can hope for is that a founda
ton be left intact in order that fol-
lowing the war one with slight adj
vantage might rebuild"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-28
Los Angeles Man Named
Head of Realty Boards

Milwaukee, July 27.-William M Gar
land, Los Angeles was elected president
of the National Association of Real
Estate boards at the closing session of
the annual convention today. Thomas S.
Ingersoll, Minneapolis, was reelected
secretary and st. Louis was awarded
next years meeting.
Minneapolis won the achievement cup
for the best report. Birmingham came
second and Columbus o., Cleveland and
New Orleans were given honorable men
ton.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-28
Assessment Increased

Montgomery, July 7.-(SpeciaL)-An
increase of about $4,000 was made by the
state board of equalization Friday in
the assessment of the Tuscaloosa Rail-
way and Utilities company which oper-
ates the street railway and other enter
prices in Tuscaloosa. The new assess
ment will be $4,000 1t was levied after
q conference between the board and For
ney Johnston of Birmingham and J. P.
Roach of Tuscaloosa, attorneys for the
company.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-28
RUMANIANs SUCCESSFUL

Jassy, Rumania, July 26.-The occupa-
ton of 10 villages by the Rumanians in
their new offensive is announced by the
war office. The Austro-German forces re-
tired in disorder.
The statement follows:
We continued our advance as far as
II kilometres 7h niles from Old Front,
occupying all our detectives, and taking
possession of ten villages. We captured
$50 prisoners, many guns and much war
material The enemy is retiring in disor-
der"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-28

bridgehead, says the official statement,
issued today by the German war office
The German statement says that the
German troops are rapidly advancing
on both sides of the Dniester river. The
Galician town of Kolomea, on the rail-
road between Stanislau and Czernowltz,
has been captured by the Teutons.
The Austro-German forces are pursu-
ing the Russians, who are retreatisg
through the wooded Carpathians in the
direction of the River Pruth.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-28

by the Admission city council at the sug-
gestion of Maj. Charles L. Dulin The
law in question will place the speed limit
on the government road leading to the
camp at 20 miles on a straight run and
10 miles on curves. Passenger vehicles
are given the right of way over trucks
etc. Several accidents have occurred on
the road recently.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-28
PETROGRAD NEWS is
THAT THE GALICIAN
RETREAT is CHECKED
CONTINUED from Page one)

southwest of Warneton, in which our
troops drove the enemy from the village
and captured several prisoners. This
morning the enemy counter attacked in
force and our attachments In the village
withdrew to their own lines. We cap
tured a further 20 prisoners last night as
a result of successful raids in the neigh
borhood Of Monchy -le-reux, southwest
of La Bassee and northwest of Ypres.
Yesterday morning a German raid
against our positions southeast of Gouze-
acourt led to sharp fighting. The enemy
suffered considerable loss. A few of our
men are missing"
Berlin, July 27.-Troops under COM
mand of Archduke Joseph have retreated
on the Rumanian fron<. The statement
given out today by the German war de-
partment says that the Teutons left TO
the Russo-Rumanians the territory in
the Suchitza valley as far as the upper
course of the Putna river
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-28
RAILROAD MEETING
AT FRATERNAL HALL

The fifth Sunday meeting Of the four
railroad brotherhoods will be held to-
morrow afternoon at the Fraternal hall
when matters of vital interest will be
discussed. President M. j. Land will be
in the chair and J. c. DeHoll is secre-
tary. A large representation from the
several organizations is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-28
FRENCH REPORT

Paris, July Pin the Champagne last
night the Germans, after an intense
bombardment, carried out five successive
attacks on the French positions near
Moronvilliers. The war office announces
that they were broken up by the French
fire.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-28
Australian Flour Arrives

An Atlantic Port, July 27.-The first
cargo of flour from Australia ever to
reach this port was brought in today In
a Swedish steamer. 1t consisted Of 1900
tons and was consigned to a British
agency.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-28
BERLIN WESTERN REPORT

Berlin, July 27.-Because of the unfa-
vorable sighting conditions the artillery
duel on the western front decreased yes
terday, today's official German statement
says, but it increased to greater intensity
last evening.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-28
EMPEROR WATCHES VICTORY

Berlin, July T.-(Via London -Near
Tarnopol, in eastern Galicia, Emperor
William yesterday watched the German
troops extend their gains at the Sereth
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-28

An ordinance embodying safety first
principles was adopted Thursday evening
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-23
AMERICA H0TH0USE FOR GERMANYS
PLOTS BEFORE DECLARATION OF WAR
ULTIMATUM SENT TO
BERLIN BY ARGENTINA
Explanation of Luxburg AT
fair and Reinsurance De-
manded at Once.

BUENOS AIRES Sept. 22.-The
Argentine government has sent an III
timatum to Germany.
In its note the government demands
formal statement from the German
government of its attitude toward tnc
behavior of it's minister. Count Won
Luxburg. and repetition OF the
promises made respecting Argentine
shipping In connection with the Toro
settlement.
The Argentine government has re-
ceived no explanations from Berlin
since the disclosures by the American
secretary of state except IA verpa,
statement from Baron Won dem Rus
sche -Haddenhausen, under-sccrctafy Y
of the German foreign office, made to
Doctor Molina the Argentine minister
at Berlin, which Argentina considers
insufficient.
The Argentine foreign mimsto,
made statement in the chamber OF
deputies today regarding the situation
and II was understood that the radi-
cels had prepared resolution which
they intended to introduce declaring
state of war already exists with
Germany.
The government is anxiously await
ing Berlin's response before deciding
on a rupture of relations or IA decla-
ration of war.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-23
Mammoth Ship Sunk
off Plymouth HarbOr

AN ATLANTIC PORT, Sept. az
The British steamship La Negra, on
her way from Buenos Aires to Havre
with a cargo of Argentine beef. was
sunk by German submarine Septem-
Der g. 45 miles off Plymouth, accord
ing to survivors Of the crew who ar
rived here today on an American
steamship. La Negra, S,312 tons
gross, was owned by the British and
Argentine steam navigation company
of West Hartlepool.
She was torpedoed twice withii'
three hours, the survivors said. ana
eight members Of her crew of 9S lost
their lives. La Negra had just parted
from four other other vessels under
convoy to go into Plymouth for orders
when first attacked. The first tor
pedo hit the vessel well astern. ca =
rying away her rudder and rudder
post and putting the defense gun,
mounted aft, out of commission. A
jury rudder was rigged and the yes
sci proceeded after sending wireless
calls for assistance. Three hours
later second torpedo struck her
tearing its way into the boiler room
before exploding and causing the ship
to go down in less than twenty min
ues. The survivors were picked up
by n destroyer.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-23
"'l'oS leoIio,yju
U-BOAIS SUTCEED
IN DARING ATTACK
Five British Steamers and Two
Conveying Destroyers Sent
to the Bottom.
MAMMOTH STEAMER IS LOST
La Negra Torpedoed Twice
Within Three Hours While
Nearing Plymouth.

AN ATLANTIC PORT, Sept 22.-'
Passengers who arrived from England
today on an American steamship
brought circumstantial reports that
five British steamships and two de-
stroyers out of "a convoy fleet OF SIX,
which left Lough Swilly. Ireland. sep
tember 3. were sunk by German sub
marines within few hours OF the
port OF destination.
The story was told, among others
by shipwrecked seamen, who were
Survivors of other summarized vessels
and by merchant ship officer who
had been in Lough Swlly.
The five vessels, 1t was said, con-
voyed by the destroyed. put to sea
shortly after midnight, and they were
attacked by massed submarines at
daylight the following morning. The
news of the disaster was learned when
the destroyers that were not sunk put
back to port bringing survivors OF the
torpedoed merchantmen and war ves-
sells. =,
'"rhe closest secrecy was immedi-
ately thrown about the incident. the
merchant ship officer said.
"The survivors were given positive
instructions to say nothing about IL,
and no details as to the names OF
the ships or the extent of loss of life
could be learned. II was reported
that one. and possibly two, of the
U-boats were sunk by the destroyers'