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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-15
Reserve Officers Are
 Sent to Aviation Camp

Washington, July 14.-Eighteen candi- dates for reserve officers will leave the Fort Meyer training camp tomorrow for Toronto, where the training camp of the Canadian flying corps of Great Britain is located. These men will be commissioned as lieutenants in the Unit ed States aviation corps as soon as they are pronounced qualified aviators. Among Representative Pou of North Carolina: John H. Gose. Bristol. Va; George P. Glenn. Lynchburg; Eugene R. Wheatley. Christianburg. Va
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-15
CAPTAIN AMERICAN
 VESSEL CLAIMS ID
 HAVE SUNK U-bOAT


 An Atlantic Port, July 14-A submarine was sunk by an American schooner which sailed from this port for an European port. according to advices received here today by the owners of the vessel from it's captain. The naval gun crew aboard the schooner was composed of six gum ners and a petty officer.
 It was assumed by the owners of the vessel that the attack was made in the Mediterranean, though no details of the fight were said to have been contained in the meagre dispatch from the captain an- nouncing his arrival at an European port. The schooner carried cargo of 4000 bar rels of rosin. with an estimated value of $25o.Oo0 Eight men, exclusive of the na- val gunners. composed its crew,
 The schooner sailed from this port about six weeks ago. according to its owners
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-15
BRITISH TRANSPORT
 SENT ID BOTTOM BY GERMAN SUBMARINE

London, July 1.-The British transport Armadale has been sunk by submarine | 1t Is officially announced. The statement announcing the sinking
 reads:
 The British transport Armadale, with
 small number of troops on board, was
 rine in the Atlantic on June 27. Six sol-
 diers, one passenger and four of the
 crew are missing and it is presumed were
 drowned"
 The Armadale was merchant steamer
 of 6153 tons gross, built in 1909 at Glas- gow. and owned by the Australian Steam ship company of London. She was Sss feet long, 5l feet beam and 37 feet deep.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-15
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD
SECTION A

SECTION A 1-Tennessee company will begin work on $11, 000,000 Fairfield plant at once. German chancellor positively known to have quit office. Resignation does not mean that crisis Is passed, Is view in Washington. Alleged German industrial spy held by jury. Summary of the war news BY. M. c. A. leader is back from Austria with new data. 4-News of Montgomery. 5-Time is extended for officers train ing camp. 6--Frank Carpenters letter. S-Second infantry and First cavalry arrive at camp. 9-Cholera deadly peril to hogs. 10-11-News of auto world.
 SECTION 1-Property of Czar and family taken by state. 2-3-Sports. 9-Amusements. 11-Markets
 SECTION c 1, and 5-Society. 4-Editorial comment 6--Dolly Dalrymrle. 7--Anne Rittenhouse.
 SECTION D Comic supplement-, Rotosravurs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-15
ALLEGED GERMAN
 INDUSTRIAL SPY
 HELD BY JURY
Plot, Part of Which Was Unearthed in Birmnig- ham, Is Investigated in
 New Orleans

New Orleans, July 14-An indictment charging him with being a German spy was returned against Louis Herschko- vitz. alias Hershey, by the federal grand jury here today. Herschkovitz was ar rested here June 20 with Hans Delorme, who is being held for further investiga- tion. In connection with the same case F. O. Rosenbaum was arrested in Bir- mignham. a
 The indictment charges Herschkovitz with eliciting information concerning the condition and disposition of government war material for the purpose of com muncating it to the German govern ment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-15

of the Prussian franchise reform, which the Emperor has just decreed, or for the movement toward dirii mutton of Germany's war aims. and. therefore, toward peace. on which the Austrian Emperor has been doing hts
 utmost to persuade the German Elm peror to embark.
 BAVARIA WANTS PEACE The Bavarian ministers have been among the most active in these Berlin contradictions. and the fact that tho centre Catholic party has rallied to the peace gossip preached by Mathias
 Erzberger directly on his return from Vienna. where he saw Emperor Charles shows that the Austrian Elm peror Is backed in his determination I to secure peace by at least one, and l that the most powerful of the states ] in the German empire Whether other southern German states win join in what appears to be movement to. ward the renunciation of Prussian hc. gemony, events in no distant future probably will show.
 NEW PREMIER BUREAUCRAT UT. Fon belHfndnI-ffOilWeS eS sue
 cessor, Dr. George Michaels. is a | bureaucrat of the old type, whose ap- pointment can scarcely be regarded as promising much in the direction of the parliamentarization of Germany | Entering the Prusslan civil service ill l 1879 at the age of 22 he followed the customary placid csreer of Prusstan officials, holding various minor posts
 at different provincial places until ho was appointed under secretary in tas | finance ministry in 1909. In Febru- ary. 1917. he received the additional appointment of Prussian food commits
 sioner. special post authorized by tho 1 Prussian cabinet.
 The only break in this monotonouu
 routine up to 1909 was period of four years which he spent at rokio
 as lecturer in the German law school there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-15

moned to Berlin by Emperor William, rived in the capital yesterday mornia The Tageblatt learns they had lof conference with the crown prince fs later were received by the Emperor.
 Berlin, Thursday. July 12-(Via Lord
 July 14)-If the Prussian Diet, wh.
 present complexion Is of a conservat view, fails to meet the conditions set fo in Emperor Williams decree for electc
 reforms, it is not unlikely drastic me
 ures will be adopted to overcome the structionists. The lower chamber init
 be dissolved. In the case Of the Ho
 of Lords 1t would be necessary to a ment it's membership by wholesale q ation of new peers for the purpose procuring the desired majority
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-15
Change h Cabinet Of
 German Empire May
 Be Just Beginning

he political turmoil which has been conung Germany resumption her offensive imperial that his but the beginning of far fabric the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-15
Summary Of Outstanding Developments In News
 From CapitaLs and Fronts
By Associated Press

The political situation in Germany still far from soluon judging from the fragmentay permitted pass the of the RecEsag have received confirmation wireless dis patch given by the British admiralty late Saturday evening" however said Dr. Von Bethmann Howeg the German imperial chancheor has resigned Londn dispatch says Dr. Georg Mchaes Prussan of finance and food missioner has been appointed to succeed Won Bethmann- Hollweg
  resignation 
  saunch supporter of the
   Germa aganst peace
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-15

The resignation of the chancellor for Dr. Won Bethmann- Hollweg in the prolonged party discussions and heat ed debates of the main committee of the Reichstag, which have been pro- ceeding all through the week, seemed to have triumphed over his opponents, who have been clamoring for his head, by making concessions which were tantamount to the formation of kino of imperial coalition ministry
 EVOLVED COMPROMISE
 At the same time the chancellor. by the declaration that Germany was de- fensively fighting for the freedom ot her territorial possessions. evolved a formula that seemed satisfactory to both those who clamored for peace by agreement and those who demanded repudiation of the formula mo annex ations and no indemnities.
 In all this Bethmann-Hollweg was strongly backed by the Emperor. TEe advent of the crown prince upon the scene-summoned by his imperial father to share the deliberations af- fecting the future of the dynasty seems to have changed entirely the position with regard to the imperial chancellor. The crown prince at once l took a leading part th the discussions with the party leaders and his an cient hostility toward Dr. Won Beth ! mann -Hollweg. coupled with his mo- torious dislike for political reform. un- doubtedly precipitated the chancellor's $ resignation.
 MILITARY SUPREME The fact that Field Marshal Won Hindenburg. chief of staff. and Gen eral Won Ludendorff. first quarter master general, have been prominent 1 throughout these discussions and that section of the press has been clam oring for joint dictatorship by them hardly augurs well for the realization
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-15

fighting is in progress near St Quen- tin. and between Craonne and Courcy, with indications of a renewal of the bitter struggle for vatage points on the Aisne front
 The British transport Armadale was sunk by submarine in the Atlantic on June 27. London reports. There was only small number of troops on board the Aramadale, vessel of 6153 tons gross Six soldiers, one passenger and four of the crew are missing. and are believed to have been drowned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-15
CONSERVATIVE STATEMENT

Amsterdam, July H.-According td E Berlin dispatch, the conservative pa has published statement that 1t ean--s. admit that the proposed franchise meas ures have been made necessary by the experiences of the war or that they can ever be regarded as calculated to help In the difficulties of the pres-
 tContinued on Page Two)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-15
President CrdWford An n0unces Construction Pro- ] grdn1n1e Which Is 10 Be Carried Out;; GoDern-
 nlent Orders WiU
 Be Cared For

President Crawford of the Tennessee company yesterday nouced the main units of the Fairfield works which be built with the 100000 appropriation made by the ecuve committee of the United States Steel corporation
 There will be blooming mill with capacity for supply ing two finishing mills
 There will be a 110inch plate mill
 There will be combination mill to roll shapes bars and light rails.
 Large fabrcatng shops will be constructed for working the products of these mills.
 The Tennessee company will build houses for 600 families, though Mr. Crawford says the total houses required will livery considerably exceed this number'
 subject is sfo1nuz
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-15
HINDENBURG ARRIVES

London, July H.A dispatch to the Ex
 change Telegraph company from Copen- hagen says it is officially reported from Berlin that Field Marshal Won linden
 burg, chief of the general staff. and Gen. l eral I1udendorff,e who have been sum
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-15

The message relating to the resignation of the imperial German chancellor was circulated through the wireless stations by the German government and was received by the British admiralty. It says also that the Emperor has accepted the res- ignation of Dr. Won Bethmann-H Hollweg and named Dr. Michaelis to succeed him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-15
KAISER REPORTED OUT

London, July 14--A dispatch to the Morning Post from Amsterdam says that rumors current that Emperor William has abdicated in favor of his son, Prince Joachim, are unconfirmed and must be taken with all reserve.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-15
NEWS NOT CREDITED

London, July i4 The Morning Post ", the only paper in London to print rumor that Emperor William had alb cated in favor of his son Joachim. ] correspondent at Amsterdam who sent telegram said he had no confirmation the rumor. The London evening ne papers do not even reprint the rumor published in the Post Official circles h. have nothing that in any way confir rr the report.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-15

CRAWFORD'S STATEMENT "Construction will begin at once upon a group of mills designated as the Fairfield works of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company. An electrically driven, reversing blooming mill will roll slabs and blooms for two finishing mills. The finishing mills consist of an electrically driven 110-inch plate mill and an electrically driven combination mill designed to rotl shapes. bars and light rails.
 'aThs products of the shape and plate mills will be delivered by electrically operated telphers to large fabricatine shops.
 .The mills arc selected to produce the products which are particularly required in connection with the con- duct of the war.
 .oThe location selected for the Fair field works is in Possum valley. south : west of the Fairfield by-product ovens. .rrhe housing of the employees of the new mills will be provided for in part by the company through the con s struction of houses for about 600 fam \ lies. The total number of houses re- quired will be very considerably in excess of this number.
 TENNESSEE COAL. IRON AND RAIL- ROAD GO.
 GEORGE G. CRAWFORD.
 "President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-15
German ChanceHoY Positively Knotun to
 'HaUe Quit Ofice
News is Circulated Through Wireless Statiol Controlled by Berlin Government and Is, Therefore, Considered Authentic-No Credence Given to Report of Kaiser's AbdicatiOn-D Michaelis is
 Now Premier
By Associated Press

-Brsh Admiralty Per Wireless Pre)-Dr Won Be mann-tloIweg, chancellor resigned
  appointed BehmannHolweg t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-15

The Prussian war office is in reality the imperial ministry of war, perform ing the functions of that office for the empire.
 General Von Stein recently excited the antasonism of the socialists by his pam German activities. He was charged by the socialist newspaper Vorwaerts last
 month with aiding in the circulation of a pan-German pamphlet opposing peace efforts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-15
YON STEIN RESIGNS

Berne. July 14.-(British Admiralty Per Wireless)An official telegram from Der lin says that General Won Stein, the Prus- sian minister of war, has resigned
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-06-21
MUSCLES MAY MOVE
THEMSELVES

Albert Won Halter, Swiss surgeon
of the eighteenth century, was the first
to point out that the muscles of our
bodies have an automatic action. Be-
fore Haller's time it was believed that
the muscles could not contract or swell
up of themselves, but were drawn up
by the nerves of volition, Halter dis
covered that this is not so, but that a
msucle, if irritated, will draw itself to-
gether automatically, even when it is
quite separated from the nerves, and
this has since been proved to be true
by a great number of experiments.
So that though it is true our nerves
are the cause of our moving, because
they excite the muscles and so cause
them to contract, yet the real power of
contraction is in the muscle itself.
The body of a man is full of wonders,
not the least of which is this automat-
lie power of contraction in all muscles.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-06-21
BADGER CITIES
BUY MANY BONDS
MANY SECTIONS HAVE LIBERTY
LOAN SUBSCRIPTIONS IN
EXCESS OF QUOTA.
OTHER WISCONSIN D0INGS
Items Of Interest Throughout the State
Gathered by Alert Correspondents
and Bulletined in Brief for
the Busy Reader.

M1lwaukee-with an Over-subscrip-
ton Of So, 497 100, this city reported to
the federal reserve bank at Chicago
that Milwaukee had under rritten
SIT, 497, 100 worth Of the Liberty bonds
The city's share was only S14 100000
Of the huge $4,000, 100000 I ational
drive. 1t is estimated that "a l43 in
dividuals are represented in the fig
ures. From many other cities of the
state come reports showing that Wis
consin has made generous response to
the nations financial call. Marathon
county has oVer-subScribed its share
In the Liberty loan by many thou
sands. The city of Wausau alone took
over 100000 worth of bonds. Wauke-
sha went $4,000 over its quota for
subscription to the Liberty loan. The
city was allotted 100000 and sub
scribed 100000. Kenosha observed
Flag day as Liberty loan day and more
than 100000 worth of the bonds were
sold, bringing the total for Kenosha to
the $850,000 mark, or more than $780,
900 above the quota set. Ripon, city
of $500 inhabitants, went $4,000
above it's quota on the Liberty loan.
The allotment was 100000. The
amount of $1,452,700 has been sub
scribed by residents of Racine for the
purchase of bonds
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-06-21
CEMENT WORK
FINISHED

Bossert Brothers have completed
the cement road work for the village
of Port Edwards and the city of Grand
Rapids. They laid two thousand three
hundred and seventy feet in the city on
the south side from the base ball park
grounds north to the hill in front Of
the Payne residence. They also laid
3,100 feet in the village of Port Ed
wards which now gives them about
two and a half miles of cement road
as fine as you can find any where in
the state. In about two weeks more
all of this new cement work will be
open for travel. The Bosesrt Brothers
moved their cement machine to the
city of Grand Rapids Thursday, where
they will commence operations on the
cement work on Baker street from the
library building to 9Th street.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-06-21

was professional visitor at the r. B.
Roberts farm on Wednesday evening.
His wife and daughters accompanied
him on the trip.
Misses Florence and Georgia Ross
attended the class play at the Wood
County Normal on Wednesday evening
Mr.. and Mrs. S. J. Rogers moved
their household furniture from Grand
Rapids to Port Edwards on Friday.
Miss Eta Belle Winslow of All
bottsford spent the past few days the
guest of Miss Fern Ross.
Mrs. R. Beeston and Mr.. and Mrs
William Nicolaus autoed with Mrs. 7
Gutheil and Mr.. and Mrs. F. ]. Nc
Garigle to Grand Rapids Sunday af-
ternoon.
Miss Dorothy Athorp spent a few
days among friends here last week.
Mrs. Fred Holmes is visiting at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Knipprath.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-06-21
WEATHER
CONDITIONS

With one exception the month of
May in Wisconsin was the coolest of
which there is a record. Cool weather
prevailed almost continuously.
There was short period of mild
temperatures near the middle Of the
month and readings above 80 degrees
were general over the state on the 10th
18th and 18th, while on the 23rd freez-
ing weather and killing frosts occur
red in all counties.
The lowest temperature for the
month was Is degrees at Deerskin
Dam, Forest county, on the 9Th.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-06-21
SKAY TOURNEY

The regular skat tournament was
held at the Elks Club Tuesday even
ing, thirty-three players being pres
ent including a party of seven from
Stevens Point. The results were as
follows:
1st prize-Chas. Kruger, 16 net
games.
End prize Southwick, Stevens Point
459 net points.
3rd prize-W A. Stewart, Stevens
Point, 10 net games, SO points.
18th prize-Dr. Edw. Hougen, 337
net points.
9Th prize-Alex Perrodin, high hand
112, 220 net points.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-06-21
E;ks Will Lay Cornerstone.

Kenosha-Elks in this city plan to
hold a big ceremonial on the afternoon
of June 30, when the corner stone Of
the new 100000 club house, now I'M
der construction, will be laid. The
grand officers Of the lodge and the
members Of many lodges In Wisconsin
and Illinois have been invited. Chaun-
cey Yockey of Milwaukee, president
of the state association, will be orator
of the day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-06-21
RESENTS THE CRITICISM

Mrs. Henry Cabot Lodge, in COM
m e1lCIng upon the statement of Lady
Sarah Wilson that American women
do not take an interest in politics,
said that she had seen only the crust
of society while visiting here, and
that she could not judge American
women from those she had met. She
said that American women do take a
healthy, normal interest in politics, as
do their English sisters.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-06-21

WANTED FALSE TEETH We
pay high as $3.50 for full sets. Mail.
Satisfaction or teeth returned. Wes-
tern Metal Company, Bloomington,
Illinois. twp.
Edward Revitt of Tomah is the
guest of his brother VIM Revitt 785
High street. Mr.. Revitt likes Grand
Rapids much better than Tomah and
will probably take up his residence
mere. a. ~
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-06-21
RPRISEPARTY

Tuesday evening a number of friends
of Miss Dora Batty gathered at her
home on Second avenue and rendered
her a surprise, the occasion being her
birthday. Several hours were pleas
antly spent in playing games, music,
etc, after which light refreshments
were served.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-06-21
I. I. CLASS
Meeting

Tuesday afternoon the members
of the T. T. Glass held social meet
ing at the home of Mrs. E. Miller on
Ninth street south. Another chapter
of the life of Paul was studied, after
which a social time was enjoyed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-06-21
Eiremen Hold Annual Meet.

Tomahawk-Six hundred delegates
attended the station f1remen's associa-
ton meet held here. The officers
elected for the ensuing year are: Pres
ident, W. II. Zech of Reedsburg; first
vice president, John McCullom of Rice
Lake second vice president, L. E.
Forsyth of Cameron; treasurer, John
West of Barron; secretary, N. r. Dur
~ Of Jefferson.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-06-21
Report Ideal Eishinu.

Wausau-Fishing in northern Wis
consin Is better now than it has been
for several years, the weather condi-
tons having become ideal. Many large
catches have been made and every re-
turning party has practically the limit
either of trout, bass or wall-eyed pike.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-06-21
VIII Drain Larson Swamp.

Neenah-Work is to be commenced
on the draining Of the big Larson
swamp west Of this city. The work
will be in charge of City Engineer
Albert Mcmahon. A large amount of
land will be reclaimed for farming pur-
poses when the work is completed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-06-21
SARATOGA

Miss Fern Ross spent the past week
with friends in Grand Rapids and at
tended the class play, graduation
exercises and banquet at the Wood
County Normal and also took in the
dance Tuesday night at the pavilion
DR.. Y. P. Norton of Grand Rapids
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-06-21

Geo. T. Nixon, local weather observ-
er for Grand Rapids received this week
through the Milwaukee Office from the
Chief of the Weather Bureau a new
set of the latest designed meteorolo-
gical instruments for recording tenn
peratures in this section
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-06-21
British BUYING Beef Cattle.

Neenah-Agents of the British gov
eminent are making purchases of beef
cattle in this locality. The cattle are
being shipped to Canada where they
will be slaughtered and shipped to
England.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-06-21
Four Prisoners Escape.

Baraboo-Four prisoners escaped
from the Sank county jail here by cut
ting a hole through the brick wall.
officers believe that the men received
aid from the outside. All four were
awaiting trial in circuit court on
charges Of robbery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-06-21

Mrs. c. T. Foote was operated on
Tuesday at the Riverview HOSPITAL
for appendicitis and we are pleased to
announce that she is getting along
nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs William Burchell are
happy over the arrival of little dau-
ghter which came on Friday, June Is.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-06-21
Gets Bail at Reduced Rate.

Fond du Lac - Charles Martin Of
Oxford, was arrested here for statu-
tory offense Bail was fixed at S400,
His attorney objected, SO the bond
was reduced to 1898.