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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-31
Two New Mining
 Companies Formed

Gadsden, July S0-( Special )-Two new mining companies were formed here today. One is the Gulf Mining company, incorporation papers of which were filed in the probate judges office. The incorporators are c. c. Covington F. F. Hale and W. M. Lowry of Birmingham.
 The second company is the Blanche Land and Mining company organiza- tion of which was completed today with the election of the following of ficers: President, s. w. Riddle; vice president, G. F. Hill of Blanche; sec retary and treasurer, J. J. Moore. The company has options on large tracts in Cherokee county, said to be rich in lead deposits.
 T. F. Scroggins is in local hospital suffering from minor injuries said to have been received in a aharrel, and Fred Locklear and Kate Stancil were arrested following an automobile ac- cident on the Turkeytown road. three miles from Gadsden, late yesterday. The report came to the sheriffs office of difficulty near North Gadsden. The trio were trying to escape the officers when the car. driven by the womau, overturned, throwing out the occu- pants. None was hurt.
 Retail merchants of Gadsden prac- tically have completed plans for the one delivery a day system.
 :. A committee consisting of Mrs. l.. L. Sutherlin, Mrs. Lee Wood and Miss Ethel Duke is working to secure Eto- wah county's quota of 10 nurses for Red Cross work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-31
DEATHS

Miss Margaret O'HeaT-Age IS, daugh- ter of MT, and Mrs. James O'Hear, died Monday. Funeral services this morning at o'clock at the family residence, 122 Montgomery street, and at 9;30 at the West End Catholic church.
 Glenn MilIer-Aged 64, died yesterday morning at local infirmary. Flu neral services will be conducted from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Flora Khune, 1914 Princeton avenue. West End this afternoon at 4 o'clock Interment in Elmwood cemetery. He is survived by his widow, daughter and three sons. Floyd. Joe and Beauregard Miller Mrs. Florence Hanford-Aged 76. died Monday night at the home of her son, w. H. Ferris. S2O Eleventh ave- nue. south. Funeral services were held at the residence yesterday aft ernoon at 2:30 o'clock, The body was sent to Tampa. Fla, for burial by Johns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-31
DRIVE AMERICANS BACK

In the center of the pocket, north of the Ourcq liver, the Germans in counter attack drove the Americans out of Cierge, but this slight gain was more than overcome later by the penetration of the Americans northward from Sergy BeugneuX, lying on the west side of the pocket northeast of Fere- En -Tardenois, also Was taken by the Germans, but later the French and Americans recaptured it, and with Grand Rozoy in their posses sion. they hold vantage points for a small turning movement toward Fere, which, if successful, would give them a goodly number of prisoners.
 Southwest ot Rheims, the Germans de- livered violent attack against the French from both sides of Steuphraise. Their effort to capture the village, how ever, was futile, although they pushed their line slightly forward on the west side of 1t.
 Southwest of Ypres, the Australian troops are keeping up their attacks against the Germans and have captured the town of Morris and with it 169 pris- oners and number of trench mortars and machine guns. The Germans at last reports were heavily bombarding the new positions of the British.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-31
Five-HOurs Battle With
 Submarine Reported

An Atlantic Port. July 30.-A tanker ar rived here tonight after a fve-hour fight with a German submarine 600 miles off the new Jersey coast late last Fri day. The ships cook was wounded in one leg by schrapnel during the engage ment
 The U-boat, sighted when eight miles away, tried to head of the tanker from the land and then opened fire, discharg- ing about 200 shots. The tanker replied with 40 shots from her four-inch guns as she raced away. sending out o calls by wireless. The submarine was finally outdistanced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-31
Air Bombing Flare
 Has Been Perfected

Washington. July 30.-Perfection of an airplane flare for use in night bombing
 expeditions over enemy territory was announced today by the ordnance depart ment The flare is released from the
 plane in a parachute and is set off by air friction. At a height of 2000 feet it was announced, it will cause a light of more than 100000 candle power over an area one and one-half miles in diane.
 ter. The flare prevents detection of the plane from the ground it was explained
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-31
No Worms in a Healthy Child

All children troubIed with worms have an unhealthy color, which indi- cates poor blood, and as a rule, there is more or less stomach distur bance. GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC given regularly for two or three weeks will enrich the blood, improve the di- gestion. and act as General Strength ening Tonic to the whole system. Ma ture will then throw off or dispel the worms, and the Child will be in perfect health. Pleasant to take. soc per bottle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-31
To Collect Back Taxes

Montgomery, July 3o.-(Special.) )-G. F. Mertns, city attorney, was instructed by the city commission today to take legal steps to collect all delinquent taxes due the city. This resulted from a motion of J. c. Tyson, member of the com mission, to have the city attorney go into court in an effort to revoke the licenses of the Montgomery Light and Traction company which has failed to pay. its city taxes for sometime. MT. Tyson said the company had failed to make payments although cited many times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-31
Ginning Cost Will
 Be 25 Per Cent Higher

Washington, July 30.--Cost of cotton ginning this year will be at least 9 per cent higher than last year, largely be- cause of increased cost of labor, the food administration announced today. Cotton seed oil refiners will meet here August 14 for general conference and later stock feeders and fertilizer man n- ufacturers will meet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-31
Gets Ten Years for
 Not Obeying Order

Camp Meade, Md, July 3o-For refus- ing to obey an order from a superior
 officer. Private Wasil Kriworck, Twen-
 ty-third company of the 154th depot bri- gade, has been sentenced to 10 years hard labor for that period at the United
 States disciplinary barracks at Fort Jay, New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-31
Wants to Retire

Montgomery. July s0.-(Special.)-Pat Sweeny. Irish roundsman for .the Mont gomery police department and member of the city police for 31 of the 51 years of his life, asked the city commission today to retire him on the city pension. During the 3l years of service MT. Sweeny has not been i'll day nor has he re- ceived scratch in the performance of his duties, although he has held prac-
 tically all positions in the department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-31
Marine Age Limit Is Raised to Forty

Washington. July 30.-The maximum age limit for marine corps recruits has been raised from 36 to 40 years. Sec retary Daniels tonight announced Strength of the marine corps July 29 was placed at 6O,561, including officers and fleet reseryes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-31
Lightning Destroys
 Observation Balloon

An Atlantic Port, July 3O-A naval ob- servation balloon was destroyed off this port today when it was struck by light ming. The balloon was being lowed to a naval station and two observers had just descended to the deck of the tug when the bolt struck
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-31
When did Senator Bankhea

When did Senator Bankhead quit giving comfort to the enemy by saying he would never vote to send our soldiers to fight in Europe? And when did he become loyal to Presi- dent Wilson?
 Not until he thought it was necessary to hold his seat in the Senate.
 Paid political advertisement by Frank
 s. White Campaign Committee, David
 J. Davis, chairnpan, Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-31
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, July 30.-Forecast for Ala bama and Georgia: Occasional thunder showers Wednesday and probably Thursday
 Mississippi. Local thundershowers Wednesday; Thursday partly cloudy; showers south portion.
 Tennessee: Fair Wednesday, except showers extreme east portion; warlnef west portion; Thursday fair, warmer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-31
Second Battle of the Marne Has Entered New Phase, and Decision Cannot Long Be Delayed,
 Is Opinion in Official Circles

Washington, July 30The second battle of the Marne has entered phase Both French and German official state mens tonight reflected the increased fury of the fighting for several days past indicating officials here that crisis approaching The decision cannot long be delayed although relatively changes the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-31

It was not clar whether the enemy had reached a line on which he proposed to halt his withdrawal The general trend of his present front along the ir- regular line that now forms the bottom of the Aisne-Marne salient was regarded by most observers, however as now rep resenting positions of such nature as would lend themselves to a determined effort to bring the Anglo-French-A -Ameri- can forces to a halt.
 The intensity of the struggle and tho vigor with which picked German troops have been hurled in local counter at tacks showed conclusively the importance the German high command attaches to holding fast for the moment at least. The reaction appeared to center on the Ameri- can spearhead, striking at the very cen ter of the enemy position. It was quite evident that the Germans regarded this thrust as menaeing.
 SITUATION NOT CLEAR
 Official dispatches did little to clear up the situation. Officers base their views on press reports coming from Lon don, Paris or the fighting fronts. These told of repeated attacks and counter at tacks but a summary of all reports reemed to show that the Germans had failed to relieve their situation, although the rapidity of the advance was reduced. The last available accounts indicated that the Americans southeast of Fere- En-Tardenois had been retained. The fiercest fighting of the battle appears to have taken place here with the village of Sergy as the storm center.
 If the American spearhead is further advanced as a result of the present pro- longed struggle, this, coupled with French and British flank operations to the east and west, would create a situation that might well force further German swith- lrawal to escape envelopment on one side or the other of the American thrust, it was thought There was some fear, however, that the impetuosty of the American troops might lead them too far forward in case of renewed successes,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-31
Vote for Clark Williams for
 Co1irifor

DENOCRACY IS OPPOSED TO THIRD TERMIsM. Joseph R. Tate has had the office of circuit solicitor for two FULL. consecutive terms on Ftf.L pas' ana is now asking for third term.
 Paid political advertisement by Clark
 Williams, Birmingham. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-31
ENEMY EXPECTED TO
 HALT RETREAT AND
 OFFER RESISTANCE
Continued from Page one)

salient resting respectively southwest of Rheims and south of Soissons. It is still on the two anchor points that the Ger mans are keeping most watchful eye
 fearful that the allied troops may yet press back the line and threaten the ar mics of the crown prince with the pincer maneuver, for the Germans are not yet far enough out of the pocket to havs passed the danger of such contingency
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-31
BlOunt-JeffersOn

Friends of M. C. AllgoOd, candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, will please secure my cards at Greene Drug Co.'s cigar counter. 2Oth street and 1st Ave.
 Yours to serve,
 M. C. ALLGOOD. Paid political ad by M. c. Allgood, x Montgomery, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-31
REVIEW TOMORROW

hEF LEW IOMOhhOW
 General March will again review the situation tomorrow for newspaper cor respondents. It is doubtful that he will do more than point out the lines as shown by the last official advices. So far he has avoided in similar talks any speculation as to enemy purposes or strategic possibilities that are not obvious from a glance at the map. It is very possible, however, that he will be able to tell the country just what troops of the American army have been engaged in the operations of the last few days, that have added new pages of achievement to American military history. Secretary Baker said today that he heartily favored an- nouncement of the specific units en- gagged in such operations as the battle of Sergy or the crossing of the Ourcq. MT. Baker also anticipated that Gen eral March would be prepared to de- tail the supplemental regulations on which he has been at work. which will complete the merging of all branches of the army, regular, national army or national guard, into a single army. This is already largely an accomplished fact under an opinion rendered by the acting judge advocate general, Briga- dier General Ancell, months ago, Tn which it was held that there was but
 
 States, and that every element of it should be interchangeable regardless of it's origin. This has been carried out fully so far as all enlisted per- sonnel is concerned. The amalgamd- tion is so complete in France, it IS stated, that the words national guard national army, volunteers or drafted men never are heard among men or officers. The corps, divisional and reg mental numbers appearing on the army lists have real meaning to the fighting men.
 In view of this, it was regarded as probable tonight that General March's supplementary scheme for further amalgamating all army units might deal with regular officers. There are certain provisions governing promo tions and the like which make a6- vancement given to the regulars mere ly a war time status. Thus a captain advanced to colonelcy for distin- guished service would revert to his rank and captain at the end of the war. So far as permanent promotion goes in the regualr service, seniority applies rather than selection. General March has shown several times that he is radically in favor of promotion by selection. He has ap- piled his theory on the subject vigor- ously in selecting general officers fo- national army commissions Because of this there was some anticipation to- night that he would announce tomor- row that selection would hereafter govern regular army promotions and that within the statutory limitations of the regular army's size. regular of flcers might expect to hold permanent ly advancement given as reward for merttorious war service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-31
md approach them by a less steep ascent.
 GREAT ENEMY STRENGTH


 "The enemy held Seringes in great strength. The village was also protected by machine gun nests on either side. | The attack was an almost incredible af- | fair, for the coolness with which it was carried out and for the mere fact that ] it could be done under such conditions
 "The assaulting troops formed up on the south side of the Ourcq on open ground. The enemy opened upon them heavy fire of artillery and machine guns along the slopes east and west Of the river. The ground in front of the advancing lines was plowed by the enemy's lire and the advance was ob- scured by clouds of dust from the corn 1 fields through which they were marching. Nevertheless, the men forded the river with driI-like steadiness.
 'It was a wonderful performance for 1 any troops, astounding for troops so 1 recently blooded and as fine a test as any to which the American army has been put.
 PROCEED STEADILY "The men went steadily up the slopes,
 silenced one after another of the German | machine gun nests and swept on to the 1 top of the hill, then wheeling eastward, stormed the village. It was a fierce fight. There was no asking or giving quarter. The enemy was stout-hearted, and the Americans weee glad to find 1 him so. They wanted that sort of a fin ish to their ordeal. some of the Ger mans fled into Nesles forest. The re- maindsr are where they will remain 1 in the village.
 The last success of the day was the capture Of Hill PIP, above Sergy, which can now be held on much securer terms. "So once more the line is re-estab- lished, although the Germans are still apparently holding the pocket at Cierges, l from which it seems nobody has yet 1 turned them
 PROGRESS PREDICTED i Some progress may be looked for to- 1 day. The forest lying right ahead of our advance will take some clearing. I Prisoners say the enemy is making { This best regiments being detailed for the | task. Troops were seen this morning i marching into Nesies, little village | lying below the forest.
 Prisoners report severe losses. Twe l stretcher bearers say their compan. went into action with reduced numbers and that this morning the commanding lieutenant told them that only 30 men were left, while during this mornings fight all the remaining 30 were killed. Almost all their casualties, prisoners
 said, were by rifle and machine gun fire The eremy is stiif retreatng, but it is very plain that we have slow work before us''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-31
AMERICANS RUSH
 DEADLY BARRAGE
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Americans proved the masters, driving the enemy before them.
 The story of the fight for the posses sion of Meurcy farm, lying directly south of Seringes, will long be remembered in the history of the divisions. The Ger mans, on their withdrawal, left behind a strong force of machine gunners and infantry. The Americans moved forward through the yellow wheat fields, which were sprayed and torn by bullets. Bur they advanced as though on a driil ground. The Americans guns laid down a heavy artillery fire, but notwithstand : ing this, many of the Germans remained when it came to hand-to-hand fightins. In q group Of farm buildings the enemy had set up strong defense. Here the Germans stuck to their guns and the Americans rushed them and killed the gunners at their post.
 It was a bitter battle without mercy, and typical of similar engagements oc- curing along the whole line. The Prus- sian guards and Bavarians everywhere fought in accordance with their train ing discipline and traditions. but were outwitted and outfought.
 To the north of the farm. up the long slopes leading to the woods, the Amerl- cans encountered the fercest exhibition  laid down barrage, which. it is said. was as heavy as had ever been em- ployed The American guns replied heavily.
 RUSH BARRAGE
 The order for the advance came,
 md the line moved forward
 across the grain fields directly
 through the barrnge. On n nearby
 hillside the chief staff officers
 watched the operation. They saw
 shells fall, in some cases leaving
 long gaps in the line, but the
 troops never halted.
 On through the barraEe the
 Americans went into the German
 positions, attacking fiercely the
 machine gun and infantry detach-
 ments. The bnrrage died away,
 the Germans leaving the work of
 resistance to the men they had
 failed to protect with their heavy
 guns.
 The Germans were ''mopped up'' and the Americans held their new line just east of the forest Not many prisoners were taken. but here and there a few were rounded up and brought in. Ser geant Louis Loetz of Souix City con- tributed lf. He attacked IS Germans who had become separated from their com mand, killing four of them and captur- ing the others. Awful execution was done by the Americans. Eight captured guards said they were all that remained 1 of company of S6, Yesterday they had l been reduced to 30 and a. lieutenant | Today the lieutenant and all but they 1 were killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-31

placing them in danger in their turn of squeeze operations by the enemy.
 In any case, it could not be seen clear ly tonight whether the present enemy re- sistance is along a definite line of de- fense he has established, or is merely screen behind which he is struggling either to prepare strong defense posi- tions along the heights of the Vesle or to organize the mass of reserves he has assembled on this narrow front for an attempt to drive back in force. The re- port that n German divisions had been concentrated in this section led to spec ulation as to the answer the Germans are planning to the striking victory Gen. eral Foch has thus far achieved
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-31
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The Prescott daily news., 1918-06-27
IMPORTANT NOTICE
 TO REGISTRANTS

Under jurisdiction of this local who are in the class of June, 1918, and whose registration numbers are be- tween No. S5 and No. 126 inclusive.
 There has this day been mailed to you questionnaire which you are required by law to execute and return within seven days from date hereof, unless the time is extended as pre- scribed in, the selective service regu- lations, as amended.
 Failure to do so constitutes a mis- demeanor punishable by not to ex- ceed one years imprisonment; and such failure may also deprive you of valuable rights and result in your im- mediate induction into military ser vice and trial by court martial. |
 Date, June 27, 1918.
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The Prescott daily news., 1918-06-27
COMPUTES SENTENCE TO
 LIFE IMPRISONMENT

Little Rock, June 26.-The gover- nor has commuted to life imprison- ment the death sentence of Chess Kelley of Jackson county, who was convicted of killing Herman Harmon in Newport June 9, 1917. While the crime was a dastardly one, the gover- nor has been besieged by prominent citizens, including ministers, to com mute the sentence, arguing that the electrocution of Kelley would not strengthen the enforcement of the law, and that the communication would not change the degree of the murder but only the punishment therefor. The penalty was not fixed by the trial jury, and eleven of the jurors have petitioned the governor to commute the sentence. The governor says that so long as he is governor, there will be no further intervention in the case. as he believes that Kelley should be required to spend the rest of his natural life in the penitentiary at hard labor.
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