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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-26
Allied Guns Pour Streams Of
Death Into MaSSed Ranks
YANKEE GRIT CoNQUERS
Town Changes Hands Frequently But
Enemy Flag Is Beaten Into Dust by
Determination of Americans-ViI-
lage Disappears From View.

London, July 26.-American troops
met and conquered the enemy in a
tremendous combat in the region of
Epieds and Trugny, says Reuters
correspondent with the American
troops in France. German infantry
which had been pushed back from
the Marine was hurried forward to
check the Franco-American thrust
toward Fere-en-Tardenois from the
southwest.
The Germans fought we'll and
checked the advance for some SO
hours and three times Wrested the
village of Epieds from their deter
mined American opponents. In the
meantime the village grew constant
ly smaller under the ceaseless bonn
bardment from both sides and finally
disappeared, not even large pile Of
bricks being left behind.
When the village disappeared the
Germans were in possession. The
Americans, tired of the ceaseless ebb
and flow of the fighting there, had
taken the slopes on either flank and
forced the Germans to make their
final massed attack into the ruins of
the village.
Meanwhile the allied guns had been
brought up beyond the crest of the
hill and as soon as the Germans tooq
possession Of the village they concen-
trated q terrific fire upon it until the
place smoked with its own red dust
as though afire. When the guns
ceased there were no Germans lasS
to capture or even to bury.
At the edge of the wood beyond
Trugny, the correspondent adds, the
German machine guns stationed ten
yards apart held up the advance a
little longer. Making a feint frontal
attack, however, the Am erican crept
1ndian-fashion around the tanks and
captured all the guns. Afterward the
pace of the advance quickened. All t>w
high ground north of Epieds was TAX
en- and the line carried beyond Cour-
poll.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-26
Germans Bring Up New Army.

Paris, July 26-The Germans have RIGHT
flank the So1ssOnsRhems pocket
commanded by General
the armies of General Hue
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-26
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-26

Summary Executions in United States
Eagerly Seized Upon by Enemy as
Argument Our Democracy and Fair
ness Are Shams-Eyery Such Act
of Violency Blow at Americas We'll
fare.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-26

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-05

occurred in cotton here today as the re- suit of the development more of two- sided market than has been seen of late, one element working for a reaction frdom the advance while another worked for higher prices, basing their operations on continued firmness of the spot de- partment.
 The not result for the day was an ad- vance of 3 to IT points,
 On the opening, active months were l to 9 points off under overnight selling orders. Immediately after the call sup port was offered to which prices re- sponded readily and a rapid rise ensued which carried trading months IS to 2s points above yesterdays close. Some of this buying was deu to bullish rumors concerning ginning. Around the middle of the morning sharp break resulted fro mreports of the wholesale closing down of mills in the Carolinas because of the lack of power and prices were sent 19 to 31 points under yesterdays finals. Later reports explained that only small mills were shutting down. and that the curtailment of operations would amount to but one working day. This brought about steadier feeling and later the de- mand increased on firm and unchanged spot quotations, exports for the day of 30,59S bales. and the larger mill takings for the week than expected, Hester mak- ing them 354,000 bales. The tone on the close was steady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-05
FRESH STRENGTH
 IN CORN MARKET
Scanty Receipts Blamed for General Upward Trend.
 Oats Strong
By BRIGGS

Chicago, January 4.-Fresh strength de- veloped in the corn market today. ow- ing to scantiness of receipts The mar ket closed firm. Ac to 1sc net higher at s1.27A January and $1 1.25s491. .25zs May Oats finished unchanged to %QpAc up, and provisions unchanged to decline Of 121ac.
 Almost from the outset corn prices displayed a tendency 10 advance. et withstanding that traffic conditions ca the railroads were said to have hnprnwsa to some extent, the fact remained tAs no substantial increase of arrivals hct . has taken place. and that country offer ings were not large. On the other hand. big quantities of soft corn appeared to be still awaiting disposal on the part of rural holders, and there were predic- tlons current that supplies here next week would be more liberal, especially if temperatures were favorable for railroad operations. Advance, therefore, kept within moderate limits.
 Oats climbed to the highest point this season, and finished at the topmost level. Demand from shorts was persistent and receipts were meager. The readiness with which the market responded to buy ing discouraged the bears.
 Despite higher prices III the hog mar ket upturns in provisions were moro than wiped out. Slowness of cash de- mand Was a bearish factor.
 HN--x x--
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-05
VIOLENT OUTBREAK
 IN COTTON MARKET
Later News Steadied the
 Tone of the Staple-Liv- erpool a Factor

New York, January 4.--There were violent fluctuations in the cotton mar ket today. Reports that some of the Carolina mills had been forced to shut down owing to shortage of water were followed by a very sharp break in prices. but later advices indicated that they would reopen Monday and the market rallied on heavy trade buying. After selling at S1.10c early. March broke to 30.52c, and closed at 30.37c, with the general list closing steady at A net advance of 12 to 19 points.
 The market opened steady at an ad- vance of IT to 24 points on relatively firm cables, Liverpool buying and cov- ering by some of yesterdays late sell CTS who were probably disappointed that the break of yesterday afternoon had not brought in larger overnight selling orders January sold up to 3155c, and May to 30.70c right after the call with active months generally showing net gains of 23 to 2S points. The market met realizing on this rally, while there was also considerable southern hedge selling and offerings became more urgent or aggressive when reports reached the ring that 150 mills in the Charlotte section had closed down. For time the market was extremely weak, and stop orders were uncovered on the hreak. which carried January off to S1.05c, and May to so13c or about 27 to 32 points net lower and 50 to 58 points from the high level of the morning. Brokers representing some of the larger To- cal spot houses were very heavy buy CTS on this decline. particularly of May and the market soon rallied on this support, covering, bullish southern spot advices and reassuring reports as to the mill situation Last prices showed rallies of about 39 to 47 points from the lowest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-05
Merchants Must Obey

The following telegram puts the situation fairly up to the mer- chants:
 Montgomery, January 3. 1918. Paul Earle, Birmingham:
 Due to the necessity of saying both sugar and flour for shipment to our army and the army of our associates. we must insist that re- tail merchants observe strictly rule restricting the sale of sugar to one consumer to a maximum of five pounds and flour AS pounds.
 R. M. HOBBIE. Food Administrator for Alabama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-05
Wall Street Witnesses a Day of
 Brightness in Entire Stock List
Rx JOHN Q. MOSES

conditions would be strengthened out Monday and prices went back up. Liver pool was big factor Spot brokers were heavy buyers on the decline. Late rallies were recorded at 39 to 47 points over low est figures.
 Receipts were scanty in the corn mar ket yesterday, which sent the grain up- ward Oats finished firm, ssG1Ac up. Shorts in oats were persistent in demand. with receipts meagre. Hogs were strong, but provisions were off 121ac Cash de- mand was slow, which played into the bears hands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-05
{ LIST WAS .DLY MUDDLED eel Was Dealt in V, But Closed at a
 5 of 1 Point
nuary 4.-Trading in irrs eterized by a sue

tss .han hAls a dozen ad- q dec iasq. Tow quotations sss .ed at the .iase. impo ant is-
 showing pl p9saera nf les ss. for the most part Aasnins1ls
 asettlement started with shs is a.1sace of the Presidents mss aGel r4ntine with federal control of t6s
 fseoads. Although his recommends gsns on this important question were a slne with popular expectations, rails N aediately declined 1 to 5 points, usuing out most gains in that quar-
 allies, probably resulting from sssrt covering, effected partial impor- saat, as much as points in a few srstances, but this advantage was sx In lost in the final hour on renewed sg rings of industrials.
 nited States Steel which, again | sributed heavily in the days fairly se4se turnover, fluctuated between ae5s and e4, closing a fraction over &ass minimum and a net loss of 1 point. Coalers and Pacifics were the strong Fest features of the transportation di- vision, but extreme gains of to 4 points were materially reduced or en- tirely forfeited at the end.
 Pools were again active in special ties, notably motors, but failed to en- list outside support. Utilities were heavy throughout, American Telephone losing almost points, presumably in connection with the new note issue.
 Bonds were irregular. Liberty As sold at 97 to 96.S0, and the 31sc at SS.s0 to sS.70. Total sales, par value, aggregated s4,250,00o. United States bonds, old issues, unchanged on call
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-05

American cotton throughout the world: This week, 354.000: same seven days last year. 349,o00; same seven days year before, 375.000 total since Au- gust 1.5.99S.00O; same date last year. 6.917.o00; same date year before. G. 470.000.
 Statement of worlds visible supply: Total visible this week. 4.3S0.000; last week. 4.S04,000; same date last year, 5.5S7.00o; same date year before. B. 9S0,000. Of this the total American this week. S.150.U00: last week. 1,136,00O; last year. 4.439,000: year before. 4,694.- 900. All other kinds this week. 1.1S0.- 900: last week, 1,16s.000; last year. T. 14S.000: year before. 1.sT5.000. Visible in the United States this week. 2,S57.- 900; this date last year; visible in oth- CT countries this wee. 1.973.000; same date last year. 2.S9S.000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-05

With the stock list jumping up and down all day. Wall street wound up the days session with nominal losses all around. Rails were off 1 to points. United States Steel showed heavy deal- ings all day. playing between 9i and 961a. closing at a net loss of 1 point. Coalers and Pacifics were strong. Bonds we're weaker and irregular
 The cotton market was second only to the stock exchange yesterday. due to ru. mors that mills were closing on account of fuel shortage. Later news stated these
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-05

here, but it was reported that tonnage was none too plentiful and that the Gu ban sugar is awaiting shipment.
 In refined another refiner entered the market in moderate way, but this was still destricted by all, although when the sugar now en route arrives here the sit uation should gradually become normal. Prices were unchanged at 735c to s.35c for fine granulated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-05
Sugar Market

New York, January 1.-The market for raw sugar was unchanged at 4.9S5c for Cubas cost and freight, equal to 6.005c for centrifugal. There were sales to the committee of 100 tons of San Domingos and 600 tons Perus. afloat for Canada, at 4.079c cost and freight. and 1500O bags of Cubas, prompt shipment to New York. at 4.9s5c cost and freight. and 5000 bags Porto Rico, 6.005c, or at the price fixed.
 Considerable sugar is now on its way
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-05
s. R. Stewart & Co.

Cotton. stScks. bonds. grain. provis,on. and cotton seed oil. Nev Orleans co. respondents Jno. F. Cla K & Co. Dirac, private wire. continuous quotationa
 Phene Main scr. w. |. PHELPS. M~n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-05
Metal Market

New York, January 4.-Metal exchange quotes lead firm; spot, 6.70q7. Spelter easy; spot. s7.62Q7-H. At London, copper. spot, 4110: futures. f110; electrolytic, SIPS. Tin, spot. G2.S0; futures. a2.73. Lead, spot, f29 los; futures, f2S los. Spell ter, spot, 954 futures, f50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-05

4000 bales including 260O American. Receipts, 5000. including 4700 American. Futures closed steady. New contracts. January, 2S.S6d February, 23.29d; March, 23.14d: April, 23.07d; May. 22.94d Old contracts, fixed prices: Jan uary, 2l95d; January and February. 21.s5d; March and April 2167d May and June, 2l.51d; June and July, 2143d
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-05
Business Was Not of the Best In
 the Wholesale District Yesterday
Fly JOHN c. MOSES

With business rather off-side, the sale district was not overrushed Friday morning.
 Changes in quotations were very few. w. M. Cosby Flour and Grain company make several changes in feedstuff this morning. They report stuff rather hard to get. owing to rail trouble.
 Quotations weer as follows:
 Federal Price List United States department of agricul- ture. bureau of markets. SUS-S09 Jefferson County Bank building. Birmingham, Ala. office, January 4. Da1y markel news bulletin. Q'rlces based on safes 70 retailers.)
 N, S.-ihese are not retail prices, but tae price at which your retail merchant
 f4T xse articles mentioned.
 s"ar9 ..,...,.,.s.....4 1-Sg5c s'sstnern atzh, gar po@a4 fe l-9uis.s as snd home grown. Der CAULIF LOWER
 California. per head ..........15 2-S41.- CELERY
 In rough not buncheO
 California, per stalk ............73sQ1oc CRANBERIAES- Reds and blacks, per quart ..... .141xQ16c EGGPLANT
 Louisiana and Florida. each ... .1o1s912c Various kinds. per bunch. 31kG5c LETTUCE
 Louisiana (besD. per head ....6AG7 1-sc ONIONS
 Small. green, per bunch ........S 1-3931dc Dry, Northern and Westerns. per
 pound .................-....-... .S1zq4c Spanish per h. ..............4X .4XQ5c IRISH POTATOES
 Northerns, whites (besD. per peck SWEET POTATOES-
 Yellow yans, Porto Ricans (best) per peck 1874 pounds ......... .lAQ425Rc SPINACH sn Homegrown, per bunch .........4A .4AQ61ac SQUASH
 White (srnalD .....................7A .7AqSc 
 Cubans, best (ripes). per doz..s3 1-39S5c TURNIPS-
 Homegrowns (round. white). medium size. per bunch ...................4461 1-3c Canadians, flusabagas (best per
 pound ...-..................... .lX42c DRY BEANS
 Limas or navys, per pound ....... .16c Black eyes, per pound ................1 lc DRIED PRUNES-
 California, per pound ................. .12c APPLES
 Box stock, Northwesterns, various
 varieties, small size, per dog. .1S920c Barrelled stock, various varieties reds,
 firsts, per peck ...s-........... .504o21ac Barrelled stock, various varieties
 reds, seconds. per peck .......... .40@50c Bulk stock, ordinary quality,
 per peek .......................... .SO1p3213c 
 California, Emperors, per
 pound ...-...................... .l1lSQl2c 
 Florida, Brights and Goldens (me- dium size), eacn .51zQ8c 
 Faoridas, Brights and Goldens. per
 dozen ......................... z2Q32c Floridas, Russets. per dozen ..... ..20Q27c SATSUMA ORANGES Southern Alabamas (medium
 size), per dozen .16G22c 
 South American Gall sizes). firsts, each ...................... .75sqSc ENGLISH WALNUTS- Firsts, Californias. per pound .2502Sc Seconds. California. per pound ..2oG23c 
 Orchard run. Texas. per pound. .17n1s3sc
 T. c. BUSHFIELD,
 Market Station Assistant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-05
Over W. E. Campbelps Wire

New. Orleans, January 4--(Special) Much more activity and wider fluctua- tions than have been usual of late fea. tured the trading in cotton today There were periods of easiness and a, times the market had a tendency to react from the advance but, on the whole, it was remarkably steady, showing resistance of it's own to sell ing pressure and good recuperatiye powers.
 Spots were quoted firm and un- changed at 30.63c for middling on sales all told of about 2700 bales January at its lowest, fell to 2995c This con tinued firmness of spots makes the selling of discounts in the contract de- partment anything but an attractive proposition, even among those who honestly think the market is entitled to a reaction.
 On the opening overnight. selling orders caused a loss of 1 to 9 points but good support was offered, and prices quickly shot up to a net ad. vance of IS to 23 points. Here re- ports of shutting down of many Carolina mills because of lack of power were spread about and a break ensued which carried the active months 19 to S1 points under yester- days close. Late in the day the dispo. sition was to improve again on the firmness of spots and the larger mill takings for the week than expected. 354.O00 bales vs. 349,000 this week last year and 375,0o0 this week two years ago. The closing down of Carolina mills, we are reliably informed amounts to only one day. The mar. ket IS facing what looks like bullish ginning report next Wednesday, and the situation remains sound There Tore. we believe in buying on any good breaks that may come ai3aHt. Last prices Tor the day showed n-t sgains oi to IT points.-Shepard & Gla@a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-05
Chicago Futures
Produce Market

New York, January 4.-Butter firm; receipts. S467 tubs; creamery, higher than extras. 521aQ5Sc: extras, s2 score, 52c; firsts. 47@511ac. Eggt firm: receipts, 3957 cases; fresh gath cred extras. GIG; extra firsts. 66c. firsts. 62G65c Cheese steady: TO- ceipts, 46s7 boxes; state whole milk flats. fresh specials. 23h Q 24c; average run. 2sc Dressed poultry steady chickens. I21a C S3e. fowls. 19@29c; turkeys. S09S3c.
 St. Louis. January 4-Poultry higher; hens. 22c; springs, 25c: tur keys. 24Iac; ducks, 24c: geese. i9@21c Butter unchanged Eggs. 511s@52c.
 Chicago, January 4-Butter un- changed. Eggs: Receipts. 46s7 cases, unchanged. Potatoes: ReceiJrs, ?5 cars unchanged. Poultry. alive, un changed. /
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-05
Hubbard Bros. & Co.

Cotton Merchants. Hanover Square, N. \. Members New York Cotton Ex. New York Produce Exchange. Associate Members Liverpool Cotton Association: sale of Cotton and Cotton Seed Oil for fsatuFe delivery Snecial attention and k<r stsss siss iet so or corisis n<aents Of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-05
Cotton Seed Oil

New York, January 4.-Further gains were made in cotton oil today. the out come of short covering and very meagre offerings January sold up to 19.s0c Feb ruary,-19.9Oc, and March to 19.S5c. Final bids were to 15 points net higher Sales, 600 barrels. Prime crde, 17.50c nominal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-05

cent Francs, demand, 57S1a; cables, 5.7lh Builders, demand, 4S14; cables, 43M. Lires, demand. s.44; cables, s.4z Rubles, demand, 12h; cables, 1874. Mexl- can dollars, 72c. Government bonds steady; railroad bonds irregular.
 London, January 4.-Bar silver, 4is4d per ounce. Money, per cent. Dis count rates: Short bills, 3-3i-32 per cent; three months bills, 1-32 per cent.
 Live Stock
 Chicago, January 4.-Hogs: Receipts. 5000 market unsettled. Bulk, $l6,204 16.45; light. sl55Oa1635; mixed, sl5- soQl6 90; heavy, $15S5Q1690; rough, S15.s5Ql6o5; pigs, $12@15.10.
 Cattle: Receipts, 5000; market steady. Native steers. s7.50@13.50; stockers and feeders, $s.6Odl1050; cows and heifers. $5.30G11. 40; calves, $S.50@15.50.
 Sheep: Receipts, TOGO; market firm, Wethers, $9.35Q13.20; ewes. $s.5oQl2l0; lambs, s13.25q17.lo.
 St. Louis, January 4.-Hogs: Receipts, Il ,0o0; market higher Lights, s16.30q165o; pigs $14G15.25 god heavy, s16.40ql670; bulk, $l6.35@16.65.
 Cattle: Receipts, 2500; market steady. Native beef steers, SCH; yearling steers and heifers, S7n15.o0; cows,> So4lOo0; stockers, ,s6.50qi0, native calves, s5.15Q 1850.
 Sheep: Receipts, 16U0; market Steauy. Lambs, s13Q17.2 .2o; ewes, sl0Qll.5O; wethers, $l1Ql25o; cac~~srs and choppers, s6@9.
 Coffee Market
 New York, January 1.-The market for coffee futures showed increasing strength and activity today. An opening advance of to Il points met considerable profit taking and thele may also have been some scattered trade selling on theory that was reported that the government arrangement for the use of neutral ton mage would help importations. These of- ferings were we'll absorbed on slight set backs, and the market soon firmed up on continued buying by brokers with Wall street and European connections. March sold up to S.4lc ana September to S.elc, with the market closing at net advance of 34 to S6 points. Very few fresh offers were reported from Brazil, and talk of firmer spot situation was cne of the fac tors on the advance. Closing bids: Jan uary, S.20c; March. S40c; May, S.56c; July, S.71c; September S.99c; October, S.97c; De- cember. 9.11c.
 Spot firm; Rio IS. SAC; Santos 4s 10ssc. A small lot of Santos As was reported sold in the cost and freight market at 1Ol0 London credits.
 The official cables reported an advance of 27 reis in the Rio market Santos spots were 50 reis higher and futures un- changed to 25 reis higher. Rio exchange on London, 1.3e pence higher. Brazilian port receipts, 5soo0; Jundiahy receipts. 56O00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-05
w. B. Campbell
..Ott0n

Stocks. grain. provisions and cotton seed oil Correspondent Shepard q Giuck, New Orleans: F. w. Wagner & Co.,. New York and Chicago. Continns. % ous quotations: private wires to all
 SIS and 617 Woodward Dldx.
 Telephone Main CHI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-05
New York Bonds

]. S. Fas' registered ....,-....... 9Gh ]. S.tetees' coupon ............... 96A S,,d os' registered ............ 99
 Is, coupon .-.............. 9a
 VS LlDerty shs ............. ss. .76
 5, 4s. coupon ............ ios M Csn4ral nf Seeei Ter. 5s ........ S7A IlIinois Can eorsia con. 5s..... ss1s Io,,,s..,,5 Ter. IS ......... S4 u,iso st Iouis s x s nashville un. 4s =. s41s ca.hans an ran. adJ. 6s 64 Sontbaru pai, mine adJ. 5s ..... 54A Soutbern Pa;l, eiepnone 5s ..... 91A southern Railway gen. 4s so VI o' Seoci oS ....,.. co
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-05
Dry Goods

New York; January 4--Cotton goods and yarns today were firm with print cloths back on the old basis of Pc for 3s1a-inch 64x60s. Wool and linen markets were firm. Trade was greatly hampered by cold weather and transportation con- ditions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-05
Liverpool Cotton

Liverpool. January 4.--Cotton: Spot quiet; prices steady. Good middling, 23.63d; middling. 2s.10d; low middling. 22.5Sd; good ordinary. 21.5sd. Sales,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-05
Money Market

New York. January 4-Mercantile na : b,,,, pnr. o1s@1A s per cent tserling eo-day banks, A1: commercial soago oiiis ,,, on $476s; demand. s4.751k; cables sa 7e ,i,s ls
 Bar silver, Ssssc. Time loans firm. -la eo days' SD days and six months, 5%ms nep
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-05
Fruits and Produce

Cocoanuts-Sc each.
 Bahanas-$1 7SQ225. Bananas--Jumbo, S250G3. Fresh Peanuts-1315c lb. Oranges-California, s4. Limes-Importeu. 90cQ$1 Colorado Celery-y3c doz., s crate. Cranberries-s3.25 per crate; S14 barrel Snap Beans-s5 hamper Florida Oranges-s425 box. Lemons-S7. Garlic-l21ac ID.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-05

New Orleans Cotton New Orleans, January 4.-Rapid price changes over a moderately wide range