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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10
BIRMINGHAM WILL SECURE BRANCH OF
 RESERVE BANK
This Now Seems Assured Following Activity by Sen
 ator Bankhead-De-
 cision May 1S4.a.-.ss--.....
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

Washington. May 9.-(Special.)-A fed eral reserve bank corresponding to that in New Orleans and tributary to that in Atlanta seems assured for Birming- ham.
 Senator Bankhead confirmed this fact this afternoon. In behalf of Birmingham he interviewed w. P, c. Harding, Paul Warburg and other members of the fed eral reserve board. He found them amenable to argument. He left them inn pressed with the necessity of giving Bir- mingham bank. There is no reason to doubt but that such action will be taken.
 Other cities in the reserve bank dis trict in which Alabama is will apply for the bank which will be established
 These cities will send representatives to Washington May 1s Birmingham, it is believed, will also send a representa- tive armed with informant
 T am convinced that Birmingham will be given bank, said Senator Bankhead following his interviews. Birmingham deserves such an institution. I hope that Birmingham will send an able spokesman to Washington, one armed with all facts and technical information. If such ac- tion is taken I feel safe in predicting that Birmingham will win.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10
Joseph Cryan of Anniston
 Slightly Wounded in
 Battle on French Front

Washington, May 9-The casualty list today contained e names, divided as follows;
 Killed in action 10, died of wounds 5, died of accident 2, died of disease 6, wounded severely 13, wounded sliShJ- ly II. prisoner I.
 Officers named were, Lieut.. Harold Sidney Morgan, Vancouver Barrack, Washington. Morgan was killed in ac- tiOn.
 Among the other casualties were:
 Killed in action: Privates Robert A. Brewer. Finley, Tenn; Forest H. Harrison. Dearirg, Ga.
 Died of accident: Private John s. Henry. Bristol. Tenn.
 Wounded slightly. Corp. Fred F. Sor- rels, Huntsville, Yancey county, N. C.; Prtvates AIva F. CoiIyer. Pelham. Gn.; William F. Cooper, Hollow Rock, Tenn; Joseph Cryan, 1S16 Cobb ave- nue. Anniston. Ala; Clatie R. Cum nfngham, Watson, Tenn; Hen F. Will moth. Grange. Miss; Ernest G. Pru- ett. G-ayson. Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10
Congress Would Relieve
 Suffering in Allied Lands

Havana, May 9.-The House tonight approved resolution appropriating ssoo- 900 for the alleviaton of suffering among the peoples of the allied nations
 The House also voted favorablv on 2 resolution authorizing the President to establish an aviation school in Cuba
 Another bill approved authorizes the secretary of sanitation to expend $24o. 900 in an effort to stamp out malaria in the island. All three measures now % to the Senate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10
FRENCH REPORT

Paris, May 9.-The war office an- nouncement tonight reads: There was marked activity by both artilleries on the Hailles- -Montdidier front.
 "Eastern Theater, May s: West of Lake Doiran a British company en- tered the enemy trenches and blew up numerous shelters where Bulgarians had taken refuge. Enemy reconnoi- sances were repused near next Dobro- polje and between the lakes. At the Cerna Bend and north of Monastir there were spirited artillery actions. British aviators bombed an airdrome at Drama"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10
.U. 5. Steel to Make
 Guns and Shells Ir1 @< Large Quantities s''
Chairman Gary Issues Statement as to New In dustry of Corporation-PI Will Be Erected
 Somewhere in the Interior

upon site to be located in the i'm terior of the country, n plant for the manufacture of cannon and proJcctiles of large sizes and In great quantities, and to operate the snme when finished.
 "At best. the time required will extend over n considerable period and the cost will he large, hut the work will progress with all prac- ticablc speed. and economy in the use of money will he practiced, It is hoped and expected the re- suits will lie creditabIe to the country.
 .'rhe corporation, in conse- Guence of the magniture of it's business, most of which, directly or indirectly iS in mid of the mill itary necessities of the govern ment and it's allies. had hoped to avoid the necessity of engaging in work of the kind now entered upon, but was persuaded by the war department that 1t was inn peratiyely required under existing conditiouS,o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10
Summary of the News
GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS 1-Llayd George wins big victory. Allied lines in Flanders standing test.
 iirmin F ham will secure branch of reserve bank.
 U. $. Steel will begin manufacture of big guns and projectiles in great quantities. Huns fail i'm attempt to rush Americans. 2-Nethodist conference votes com promise on time limit of pastors. s-Mrs. Baker sings war songs be- fore convention of club women.
 LOCAL. NEWS 3-Round-up of local Ionn figures First session of Alabama bankers held, and patriotism Is keynote. Givitans to lunch at Fairfield. Inusual record made by Greene county In loan drive.
 FEATURES 4EEditoriaI comment. 6--society and Dolly Dalrymple. @Sports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10

New York, May 9.-The United States Steel corporation, nt the re- quest of the government, will en- ter into the manufacture of heavy artillery and projectiles ''in great quantities.'' In m announcement of the undertaking, Ebert n. Gary, chairman of the corporation. said that a mnnufacturing plant for the purpose would be con structed at the expense of the government on n site located in the interior of the country. The work would he in charge of n com mittee of steel corporation offi- cials who will receive no compen- sation for their services.
 Chairman Gnry's statement made public tonight follows:
 "At the solicitation of the Sec retary of War, the United States Steel corporation hns undertaken to construct ,and equip for and at the expense of the government,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10
American Warship Sinks German Submarine With
 One Well-Aimed Shot

An Atlantic Port, May 9-The sink ing of a German submarine by United States warship with shot which lifted the U-boat completely out of the water and broke her in two was reported by officers of the ship on arrivalher today. Because Of the fine work of the gunners the crew was given an additional fur tough of 10 days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10
WANT NEWS OF HALL

With the American Army in France, May 9.-(By the Associated Press.) Comrades of Capt James Norman Hall, aviator, missing after a combat on the Toul front. have asked the American embassy in Paris to communicate with Germany through Switzerland in an ef- fort to ascertain whether Hall was killed or made prisoner. They have furnished the embassy with a descrip- tion of Halls airplane and the number of it's motor.
 A French artillery observer reported that Hall was apparently making safe landing when he disappeared from sight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10

commissioned officer pointed his rifle at Cassidy and called to him to sNr- render. Cassidy refused and then killed the Gernan He then flashed his light down into dugout and forced three German occupants to come out with uplifted hands
 Today was quiet along the Lorraine front and northwest of Tout dozen airplanes attempted to cross the Aneri- can lines, but were repelled by the fire of anti-aircraft guns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10
Lab0rers Rescued

New York, May Slight laborers, who were imprisoned for six hours in tnn- mel 100 feet below the surface following the cave-in of a subway excavation in Flatbush avenue, Brooklyn, late last night, were rescued early today, but no hope is held forth for four fellow workmsn. also trapped in an ajoinlng section of the subway. The rescued workmen were kept alive by means Of compressed air forced through pipes which had been sunk from the street to the tunnel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10
MANY PERSONS ARE KILLED OR INJURED
 IN MIDWEST STORM
Severe Tornado Sweeps Illinois and Iowa and Thousands of Dollars
 Damage Is Done

Chicago, May g.--Many reported dead, scores injured and property dam age running into the hundreds of ! thousands of dollars resulted from Il | storm which swept through central Illinois and Iowa today. reaching the proportions of Il tornado in many sec tions. The heaviest damage apparently vas caused in Iowa. The storm was accompanied ny tor- rentiaI rains which washed out miles of railway track while the wind up- phone poles, paraiyzing wire com mnnication for many hours. Many buildings were destroyed and crops | and gardens ruined. Chicago, May 9.-Reports reaching Chi- cago at midnight tonight increased to six the toll of dead in the tornado which
 late this afternoon swept the central por- tions of Illinois and Iowa
 A farmer residing at Toulon, H., 50 miles northwest of Peoria and his son were killed late this afternoon when their home was wrecked. 9-year-old hoy fel
 into a creek which had overflowed it's banks at Franklin, Ill.. and was drowned. and these deaths, together with two previously reported at Franklin, and an- other reported at Nashau. la, brought the total up to six.
 No estimate could be made tonight of the damage to property and to growing crops. It is expected. howecer to amount to hundreds of thousands of dol- lars.
 Sioux Falls, $. D. May 9.--A message received here late tonight at a railway office reported that IS persons were killed and one injured severely at Mason City. Iowa.
 Davenport, la, May a.-More than a score of persons We're injured one proh- ably fatally, when tornado wrecked the northern part of the town of Eld- ridge, north of here, and swept over the surrounding country late today
 Many farm buildings were demolished Emma Domann was carried 3e0 feet through the air and escaped with no in- inres more serious than broken collar bone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10
Enemy Forces Doing Utmost to Improve Positions Around Kennel Hill, But
 Every Effort Has Been Frustrated
NOVA SCOTIANS AND MEN
 FROM NEW BRUNSWICK ARE
 WINNING LAURELS IN FIGHT
They Make Raids Near Arras and Capture Many Prisoners-South End of Line
 Is Quiet-American Are Watching
By Associated Press

allied defense the Flanders front the southwest again been tested by the Germans quate Two divisions of Teuton reported rel avey short front and into the fight under artillery fire. The front chosen for tended from the village of LaCytte to but the the assault have been Vierstraat let northeast of kemmel hill.
 attacking artillery nfad regiments they tried made allies drove forward attack reports Field Marshal Hg the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10
BRITISH REPORT

London, May s.-"At the close of the fighting this morning in the La clvtte -voormezeele sector," says Field Marshal Haigs report from British headquarters in France tonight the French and British positions on this front were completely re-established.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10


 during the fighting.
 There is a constant rumble of heavy artillery fire along the Somme front, hut here the British have again improved their posi- tiops by local attacks. The Cana dian forces from New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, have engaged Tn successful local attack south of Arras.
 On the southern sectors of the Somme, as well as in Lorraine ana other sectors of the south, there haye been no noteworthy combats.
 The artillery of the contending armies continues very active in the Asiago basin region on the isaiiah front. The official reports from Rome tell of enemy troops being "hampercd" by the allied fire.s The Brenta and Maserada sectors also have been centers of heavy bom- bardments.
 The city of Amiens is being sys- tematicaIIy destroyed by German artillery fire, in spite of the fact that there are no allied troops In that place and it is of no military value since the allies have con structed new lines of communion tions outside of the city. The ven- erabIe cathedral. one of the finest in Europe. is reported to have been struck by shells and to be in peril of destruction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10
Huns Fail n Atten1pt
 To Rush Americans
 On Picardy Sector
Fly Associated Pres.

With the American Army In France, May "A large German patrol attempted to rush the American positions on the Picardy front during last night. but was driven off.
 The enemy patrol parties were active during the night and one German. pre- tending to be wounded, lay aside the wire entanglcments before an American position heseeching help He was act ing as a screen for the others. who were armed with hand grenades.
 The Germans, failing to entice The Americans from their trenches attacked. but the Americans made it so hot for them that they fled in confusion. Their casualties are believed to have been comparatively heavy.
 The roar of heavy artillery continues day and night in this sector.
 FOUL SECTOR
 With the American Army in France, May s.-An American patrol on the Ioul sector fell victim to silent enemy am bush sometime last night. The Germans evidently used bayonets and the butts of their rifles The Americans went out early in the evening and nothing further was heard of them until another patrol happened to cross the spot where the others had been amhushed. Not one shot was fired during the encounter as far as was known
 LIEUTENANT DECORATED
 With the American Army in F'rance, May 9.-lBy the Associated Press. )--Sec- ond Lieut. Harry Cassidy of Wichita. Kan, former athlete, was decorated with the war cross today for bravery in a recent patrol engagement at An- servillers.
 During the attack a German non
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10
WAR LABOR BOARD
 HEARS BIRMINGHAM
 METAL TRADES CASE

Washington. May 9-The national war labor board today began a hearing of labor troubles in the Alabama steel in- dustry.
 The hearing of the Alabama case was finished at the morning session.
 The war labor board adjourned tonight without reaching a decision on the com plant of the. Commercial Telegraphers' union that the Western Union and Postal companies are discharging men because of their union affiliations. An effort will be made to have the decision ready for announcement tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10
Tarrant's Appointment
 Officially Announced

Washington, May 9.-The federal em- ployment service today announced the following state employment directors: Alabama, George B. Tarrant Birming- ham: Louisiana. Hans A. Jacobsen. New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10
BAKER WILL WAIT
 ON INVESTIGATION 0E. .A|RCRAF BOARD
Demands of Inquiry by Army Officers Accused Will Not Be Granted
 at This Time

Washington. May 9.--with the de- pertinent of justice investigation of aircraft production under way and an- other inquiry by the Senate military committee about 10 begin, Secretary Baker announced tonight that he was withholding action upon applica tions by three signal corps officers for cx- animation by a military court of their connection with the aviation program.
 The Secretary's statement disclosed that in addition to Maj. Gen. Squier chief signal officer Colonel Montgom- cry. in charge of contracts, and Colonel Deeds, executive officer for produc sion have asked that the mention of their names in connection with sweeping charges of graft and disloyalty be made the subject of inquiry by military triDu- nals. As head of the signal corps, Gen eral Squier until recently had direct con trol of army aviation, and he and the two co.onels represent the war depart ment on the aircraft board
 BAKERS STATEMENT
 MT. Baker said that in order to prevent any interference with the inquiries al- ready instituted by the department Of justice, and the Senate committee on military affairs, he had decided not to act flor the immediate present." on these applications.
 The department is anxious to faclli- tate and to expedite in every possible way the inquiries already instituted by the department of justice and the Sem ate committee" said MT. Baker. "A third and concurrent examination of the same set of facts at the same time might delay these inquiries. For that reason 1 shall hold the applications unacted upon for the immediate present.
 DRAW DISTINCTION
 Army officers generally have urged strongly that military court should deal with the charges and intimations of disloyaty and dishonesty. They draw a sharp distinction between this phase of the agitation in the Senate and else where over the aircraft programme and the charge of incompetence.
 Assistant Attorney General Frierson, appointed to conduct the department Of justice inquiry ordered by the President, began work today by assembling all available data. including the report Of the sculptor, Gutzon Borglum, the pre- liminary report of the Presidents spe- ciaI investigating committee headed by H. Snowden Marshall, and mass of in- formation turned over by the war de- partmant.
 In the Senate Chairman Chamberlain of the military affairs committed intro the investigation the committee pro- poses to launch probably next week The resolution will be called up for action in a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10
Mothers Day Proposed

Washington May 9-A presidential proclamation designating Sunday. May F, as Mothers Day. is proposed in a resolution adopted by the House today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10
ITALIAN REPORT

Rome, May 9.--Active artillery fight ing at some points in the Asiago basin to the left of the Brenta and in the Maserada district is reported in today S official communication. In other sec tors enemy troops were hampered by the Italian fire.
 British aviators bombed the avia- tion ground at Motta Di Livenza
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10

Canadian Army Headquarters, May g. {By Canadian Press Ltd.)-Strong raid- ing parties of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick troops entered the enemy out post line early yesterday at Neuville- Vitasse, southeast of Arras. They in flicted many casualties on the Germa ms, and took prisoners and two machine guns. Their losses were slight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-10

Sioux Falls $. D., May 9-A message
 received here late tonight at a railway office reported that IS persons were killed and one injured severely at Mason City, Iowa
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-08-30
REDSTONE

Jack Wagner, of Daleview, was in
town Thursday.
Chas. Fellon, of Daleview, was in
town Wednesday.
Art Williams, of Navajo, pur-
chased Page car from VIM. Grade
this Weei...
James Dwcer and Casius Harness
went to Brush Lake Sunday and re-
turned Monday.
Bob Dickey, of Daleview, was do
ing some shopping in town Tuesday.
JAS. F. Losing, of Finley, N. D.,
was here Sunday and gave his son
Don visit. He says the crops look
good in North Dakota.
]. w. Beachem, of Mildly, was in
town Monday for repairs for his bin
der.
Geo. Burns, manager OF a general
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-08-30
DOOLEY

Ole Berg had the misfortune to fal:
Monday and break his shoulder blade
Miss Daley, of Devils Lake, n. D..
is visiting her sister here, Mrs. A. NJ
Holt.
Miss Elsie johnson returned Tues
day to Westhope, N. D., after short
day to Westhope, N. D., after a sorh
visit with relatives here.
A. NJ Eaton and Ingva1d Ivarson
made final proof on their homesteadS
near ComertoWn last week
VIM. Prichett had the misfortune
to lose his faithful old dog, George,
last week. The dog was run over By
an auto.
Mrs. j. F. Morse and two children,
of Fargo, N. D., arrived here Tuesda.
for a visit with her sister, Mrs. j. A.
Robieson, and family.
Dooley is badly in need of a livery
barn. Since the barn here was DC
stroyed by fire last spring there has
been no accommodations for teams,
and with the approach Of cold wealth
Ell the need will be even greater.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-08-30

Mary Adel Hays, American soprano.
has been one of the most successful
sololsts ever presented before Chau-
tauqua audiences. The New York
Musical Courier says, Miss Hays pos
sesses a lovely soprano voice, which
she uses with rare delicacy and taste.
Her attractive appearance and strik-
Ing personality add to the general
effect"
>ss Hays possesses an unusual
range o. three octaves, singing high
e. with perfect ease. Her repertoire
is extensive, consisting of operatic
and oratorio arias, and the little clas-
sizes in song down to the simple bal
lads, all of which she sings with keen
intelligence and sympathetic under
standing.
Julia Elizabeth Pratt, accompanist,
is a pianist of rare ACCOMPLISHMENT.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-08-30

well-balanced wartime pro-
gram. Don't miss it,
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-08-30

merchandise store at Larson, N. D.
and Ole Lovick, cashier of the Larson
State Bank, were here paying a visit
to the Engebritson home.
A letter from John Schneektoth
from Over There" states that he IS
In the hospital recovering from a
bullet wound in one of his arms. John
says that he expects to be out in IL
short time which is welcome news to
his Redstone friends.
Mrs. III. D. Loucks will entertain
the Ladies' Aid of Redstone at her
home next Wednesday afternoon,
August 18th. A business meeting
will be held at p. m. for the purpose
of electing officers for the coming
SIX months. Members are urged to
be present. Everybody is invited.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-08-30

FOR SALE-One 12-inch Moline
gang pillow, in good condition,
Carl. HOVDEY, phone Alb, Out
look, Mont. 18-5t-p
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1918-08-30

DIR. Elliott A. Boyl has many friends
In the West. He has lectured for two
years over the big summer circuits
and now comes to the Chautauqua
Festivals on the second night with his
new lecture 'The Advantage of a
Handicap" Dr.. Boyl has become one
OF the strongest inspirational lectur
ers on the platform. He is not only
a splendid orator but deep thinker,
a close and logical reasoner and has
a mind stored with pertinent 11acts
People are thinking and talking about
his lecture for months after he has
gone.