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New-York tribune., 1918-03-24
oisey ", Command:
Directs His Forces
From Spa, Belgium

LONDON, March 23.-The official
statement from German General Head
quarters given out in Berlin this even
ing says:
The first stage of the great battle
in France is ended. We have won the
engagements near Monchy, Cambrai,
st. Quentin and La Fere. A consid
cradle part of the English army is
beaten
"We are fighting approximately on a
line northeast of Bapaume, Peronne
and Ham"
The earlier German official an
nouncement to-day stated that EN-
peror William IS in command on the
Western front.
This announcement is regarded as
further evidence that the Emperor has
staked his all on an offensive, hoping
10 win and TO go down in history as
the victor in this great and decisive
world conflict.
Dispatches from Amsterdam picture
the Emperor at Spa, Belgium, which is
being kept isolated on a radius of ff-
teen kilometres. The German Crown
Prince, Field Marshal Won Hindenburg
General Won Ludendorff and other
prominent Germans are also reported
there with him.
So far, the statement announced
5000 prisoners, 400 guns and 900
machine guns have been taken.
The announcement follows:
Under the commaI of the En-
peror and King, the battle of attack
against the British front near Arras
Cambria and st. Quentin has been pro
ceeding two days. Yesterday also rood
progress was made.
Divisions of Crown Prince Run.
precht storned the heights north anc
northwest Of Croisilles. Between Fon.
tainc-les-Croisilles and Moeuyres the,
penetrated into the second enemy posi-
'ion and captured the villages, situate
therc, Of Vaulx-Vraucourt and Nor
New-York tribune., 1918-03-24
Germany Has Giant
'Planes Capable of
Carrying Cannon,
The Ne,c York Tribune

T0retgn {'reSS HNredu
The report from Paris yesterday that
the Germans appear to have fired such
large shells into The French capital
from airplancs that the authorities at
first thought the city was being bonn
barded With large size cannon directs
attention to the recent article in "The
Manchester Guardian" describing great
four and six engincd airplanes the Ger
mans were constructing. These air.
planes, it is said. could carry a bomb
Of 1000 pounds or probably fair-size
cannon.
The Tribune in special dispatch
from London a few days ago gave a
brief account of "The Manchester
Guardian" article. The full text has
now arrived by mail.
The German newspapers call the new
airplanes ."Riesenhugzuge.' or giant
airplanes."
After the reports of tests being made
in Germany, which first called atten-
New-York tribune., 1918-03-24

morning. He wires that shells Of 240
millimetres have fallen in the capital
at intervals Of quarter of an hour,
causing casualties of about ten killed
and fifteen injured
New-York tribune., 1918-03-24

ton TO the existence of thcso
chnes, 1t became known that nv M" ! ma
mans were using them on tho Ue ,W ee'
front for bomb dropping. Tba neSseri M
thing was that they appeared nc mex
graphs Of German aerodron,nna. ~. photo.
by British observation ayjators 'sSeH SEt
Guardian" says: ''''s' The
1T appears that most of +h..
ehlnes are very big biplanes est eouions; ma;
with tour engines. The engines ppsa pea
placed between the wings much ;n a. are
way that the engines of the Gotha me y!
planes are placed. but tandem tsss;a ss ul-
SO that one engine on each side NSsaoh ss;.
puSher air screw behind the VIM ~.FeS
in the Gotha. and the other eno;as' a.
each side is placed Immediately o. }.
front of it and drives a tractos Il
screw. as 90 the engines of Tho u. a,
ley-Page, Cauldron and Capron; ia,,a I'll u
chimes. '"' ma
WASHINGTON, March 23.-wt s;n
ply is not possible"
That was the opinion of almost evor
army ana navy officer in Wasbinpto
to-day at the report that Paris wos \,
ing bombarded by long range artiller
from distance of sixty-two miles
Ordnance experts of both branches q
the service were besieged nv o,hs
officers with the constant question. %
you think it possible the Germans bay
developed gun that will shoot siytv
two miles ?" The experts were nosit;y,
that some other explanation would h,
Forthcoming.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-07
POST NJ AST ER
AT JAX N @ 7
REAPP0IN T ED
FLORIDA SENATORS FAIL TO EN-
DoRsE HIM FOR ANOTHER TERM
AND SUCCESSOR WILL BE
CHOSEN BY CIVIL SERVICE
Washington Bureau
Pensacola journal.

Washington. Sept S.-Postmaster
General BurIeson today directed the
civil service commission to open a
competitive examination at Jackson
Vile to obtain successor to p. A.
Dignan, the postmaster there, who
viii not be reappointed-
Dignan's four-year term has ex-
pired. He has been severely criticized
from one quarter and another ever
since he was appointed by former
Senator Nathan Bryan. Neither Sena-
tor Fletcher nor Senator TrammeH APP
parently have desired 10 endorse Dig
nan for another term, and another
postma ster will be secured through
the civil service examination.
President Wilson's order of Febru-
airy, 1917. placing first. second and
third class postmasters under civil Ser
vice, directs that the person making
the highest rank at the examination
shall receive an appointment If there
is no specific reason for his disquali-
fication.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-07
THINK ALLIESlM0UNT VERNON
ARE WINNING IS TORPEDOED
SEVERE PUNISHMENT INFLICTED
ON GERMAN PEOPLE FOR EVEN
DouBTiNG THAT KAlSER'S AR
MIEs ARE VICTORIOUS.

Amsterdam, Sept. 6.-Berlin and the
province of Brandenburg have been
placed under the law relating to a
state Of siege which provides for a
fine or Imprisonment for persons in
venting or circulating untrue rumors
calculated to disqufef the populace,'
according to the Cologne Volks lei
tung.
A notice accompanying the decree
which is signed by Won Linsingen, of
the Bradenburg province, calls atten-
ton to the circulation or frivolous and
sometimes malevolent and traitorous
gossip, exaggerting the transitory sue
ceSses of the enemy and casting doubt
upon Germany's power for an econo-
mic resistance and depreciating the
wonderful achievements of the German
troops. who, it declares, are victorious
ly withstanding the enemy.
Gen. Won Linsingen expresses the
hope that this admonition will suffice
and that 1t will not be- necessary to
enforce the decree. The Volks Zeitung
adds that similar DEGREES have been
issued in Breslau and other cities, all
operative Immediately.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-07
,ri.s Are Giving Enemy a Ter
rife Battering From
Ypres to Rheims.
uAM AND CHAUNY
TAKEN BY FRENCH
,,;r Continues to Advance and
americans Fight Way
Nearer to Aisne.
IN ASSOCIATED PRESS.

The Germans continue to give
rround before the allied armies
mer a 150-mile battlefront from
Ypres to Rheims.
Particularly heavy defeats
have been inflicted on them by
he French in the old Noyon sa-
lent and by the French and
lmericans in the region between
he Vesle and the Aisne rivers,
east Of Scissors.
To the north, Haig's men have
ushed their lines eastward at
mnsrous points for important
s2nt, and are daily becoming an
acraasing menace against the
entire German line facing them.
In the oid Noyon salient the
srench have captured the I'M
urtant junction towns OF Ham
md Ch@lny, with their railroads
d high roads leading respec-
Fe1v iuto st. Quentin and La
erc. Across canal Dunord thesr
tenetrated at various points to
dapth exceeding six miles.
The Americans made further
Grogress IN the region of Villers
in Praveers and Revillon, bring
ing them nearer the Aisne and
giving them a dominating posi-
ton over the territory south
eastward toward Rheims.
AL in all, with the old Noyon sail
.aE TOW virtually bIotted out, with ali
reads and strategic points in the
ands Of the French, with st. Quentin
rie north Seriously menaeed by the
British, and the Germans in retreat
nm the VesIe TO the Aisne. it seems
Harent the enemy soon must hur-
'ei.y reestabIish their entire battle
tent in the west.
LaSt of Peronne the British are ad-
'ilclug over a front approximately
a1sn miles toward st. Quentin. hay
lg captured numerous additional
hvns,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-07
FEW EXPECTED TO
CLAIM EXEMPTION

Washington, Sept. 6-Because many
men of the new draft ages are expect
ed to refuse to claim exemption. re-
gar6iless Of the need for them at hine,
the provost marshal generals office to-
day Suggested that employers or in
terested dependents should not fail to
file formal claims in such cases.
Tt is pointed out that the form of
the questionnaires purposely leaves the
exemption claim open to the field by
others than the registrant himself
Gen. Crowder's staff feels that failure
to present legitimate exemption claims
for sentimental reasons will almost
certainly work hardship and injustice
especially since the local boards now
are being asked to conduct their class
ifcation at top speed General failure
to have such claims filed it is said
will also serve to slow up the work.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-07
Pensacola and Escambia County
Making Arrangements to
Do Their Part.
MALONE CHAIRMAN
FOR WEST FLORIDA
Recognized Societies Working
Among u. S. Soldiers to
Raise $4,000, 900.

The seven recognized societies do
ing work among the American soldiers
at home and abroad which have been
named by President Wilson, will con-
duct a joint campaign for funds here
the week beginning Nov. IL. The fol-
lowing officers have been chosen 10
conduct the campaign in Escambia
county and Pensacola: I. H. Aiken.
county chairman: Morris Bear, city
chairman. j. w. Dorr, treasurer. and
Mrs. H. Saunders McIlwain, secretary.
E. r. Malone, president of the Amer
ican National bank. has been named
general chairman for West Florida.
and will have supervision of the drive
for funds of the seven societies in eight
counties besides Escambia.
The societies included and the budget
they plan to raise in the country which
500. 900, 900: Y W C. A. Sf5,00O.O0o: Ma
tional Catholic War Council, $40, 900, 900
Jewish Welfare board So, 500. 900: Amer
iiean Library Association, s35OO,0OO;
War Camp Community Service, si5.-
100000: and Salvation Army. 900
officers BY Counties.
l. FOLLOWING are TIE CUuHEieS UNN!
which Mr.. Malone has supervision and
the officers which have been name.1
ifor each.
/ Santa Rosa-peter Rosaco, chairman
okaloosa-H. ] Brett chairman: Os-
I car Steele, treasurer: T. w. Coleman
secretary.
Holmes-M. King, chairman: w. B
| Hammond, ~treasurer.
| Washington-Jo w Williams. chair
! man: w. O. Butler. treasurer; Mrs. w
C. Jockey, secretary.
| Walton-E ". Thorpe, chairman
w @. Campbell. treasurer.
| Jackson-Dr. p. A. McKinnon, chair
man: ]. A. Ormond. treasurer.
Bay. NJ. Sapp. chairman; A. A.
Payne, treasurer; Mrs. VIM. L. Wilson,
secretary
Calhoun-W H. Leonard chairman
W. f. Book, treasurer: Mrs. w. 7.
Byrd secretary.
President Wilson's Message.
TT was evident from the first and
has become increasingly evident said
the presidents letter to Mr.. Fosdick,
t..tbat the services rendered by these
agencies to our army and to our allies
are essentially one and all of a kind
and must of necessity il we'll rendered,
be rendered in the closest cooperation.
IT is my judgment, therefore. that we
shall obtain the best of results in the
matter of support of these agencies, ii
these seven societies will unite their
forthcoming appeals for funds, in order
that the spirit of the country in this
matter may be expressed without dis
tinction of race or religious opinion IN
support of what is in reality COM
mon service"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-07
Sentiment is Expressed at Meet
ing of Self Preservation
Loyalty League.
LABORERS NEEDED
AT LOCAL PLANTS
To Devise Plan That Will Be Ac-
ceptable to Both Workers
and Employees.

There are plenty of jobs IN Escambia
county for those who are willing to
work, and the many laborers who have
refused to accept places available
should be made to go to work.
This was the sentiment of the meet-
ing of the Self Preservation Loyalty
League held last night in the council
chambers of the city hall. z. F. Bing-
ham of the Southern States Lumber
Company presided at the meeting.
Because SO many complaints Of a
surplus of labor have been coming in
and because employers Of labor have
said they could not get sufficient help,
the league determined to investigate la
Dor conditions here. The sentiment
voiced at the session last night In the
result.
Next Friday night, Sept. 13 a meet
ing is to be held in the council cham
bers of the city hall, to which public
officials are to be invited, and it is
hoped that a definite plan of getting
the jobless men at work in Pensacola
may be mapped out.
Mayor f. D. Sanders, and the other
city commissioners, City Attorney
Jones, all employers of labor in Escam-
bia county, and all business men are
invited by the Self Preservation 10y
atty League to be present at the meet
ing. They will be asked to assist in
getting the surplus labor at work
Employers of labor represented ar
the meeting say that there is a dearth
of men a the various industries work
ing on war orders In Escambia county.
While there are many men here whb
are not employed. this is because these
men will not accept the jobs which are
offered the employers say. That there
are more men than there are Jobs is
denied by the officials of the various
concerns here employing hundreds OF
men. They maintain that there are
plenty of jobs if the men will go TO
work
War Work Imperative.
It is hoped that at the meeting next
Friday night a means may be worked
out, which will be acceptable to labor
and employers alike. to see that these
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-07
Claimed That Thousands Under
and Over the Draft Age
We're Arrested.
SMOOT DEMANDS
INVESTIGATION
Others Defend Roundup, as
Sanctioned by Depart
ment of Justice.

Washington, Sept. 6]-Controversy
over draft Stacker round ups broke ont
again in the senate. Sen. Smoot, of
Utah, republican, called up his resolu-
ton proposing an investigation by the
senate military committee of arrests
in New York and elsewhere particu-
iarly 10 disclose by whose orders sol
diers and sailors participated.
Sen. Jones, of New Mexico, demo-
crat. vigorously protested against
adoption of the resolution. Proposing
its reference to the judiciary commit
tee for consideration. Sen. Jones de-
c1ared no Investigation is necessary
and commended the effort to eaten
draft slackers. As the department of
Justice ordered the round up. Sen.
Jones said it would be improper for the
military committee to have charge of
the resolution.
Sen. FreInghtfysen. of New Jersey,
republican, inquired how many inno-
cent men were arrested in the raids
and Sen. Kirby, of Arkansas who yes
terday commended the government s
activities, said he understood 14oo9
men were listed in New York for ref
erence to their draft boards.
That patriotic citizens, under or over
draft ages will not object to temper
airy inconvenience Of being questioned
was asserted by Sen. Jones. He said
a Stacker was las loathsome as man
who commits murder-even worse
guilty Of treason, and pointed oui
! that round-ups We're not carried out
without warning and men had beer
/ notified to carry their registration
+, cards
Sen Calder, of New York, republi-
can, interjected that thousands of mer
over and under draft ages were ar
rested.
Admitting this to be true, Sen Jones
said, he believed the people of New
York approved the round-ups
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-07
ATTACKED ABOUT 200 MILES OFF
FRENCH COAST, BUT WAS ABLE
TO RETURN TO PoRT-No CAS-
uALTIEs WERE REPORTED.

Washington, Sept. 6.-The United
States army transport Mount Vernon,
formerly the North German Lloyd lin
er kronprinzessin Cecelie. was tor
pedoed by an enemy submarine yes
terday 200 miles from the French coast
while homeward bound, but was able
to return to port.
The report to the navy department
today made no mention of casualties,
and it was assumed that none were in
jured by the explosion.
There were no military units aboard.
but the big liner probably carried some
sick and wounded American soldiers
in addition to the crew, and six hun
dred or seven hundred navy men. The
extent of the damage is nto given
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-07
Pensacola Women Will Be in
Charge of Many Selling Places
in the Downtown Streets.
BIG CAMPAIGN ON
EARLY NEXT WEEK
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs
day to Be Red Letter Days
for Stamp Sales.

While the big drive for the sale of
War Savings Stamps will not begin In
Escambia county until next Tuesday,
the downtown district is to be dot:lA
with booths today. from which Pen
sacola women are to solicit buyers of
Baby Bonds,
So successful have sne sales of
stamps been that City Chairman
Charles Hervey and County Chairman
Postmaster B. S. Hancock believe Pen
saco1a can attain its quota of stamp
sales by the end of the three-day drive
next week. There are no slackers IN
the list of volunteers who will serve
in securing subscribers to the stamp
sales and it is hoped there will be no
slackers in Pensacola. However. should
next weeks drive not reach Escambia
county's quota, the solicitations will
be continued.
Honors have already come to Fs-
Gambia county in War Savings Stamp
sales and every effort is to be made
to keep UP the eounty's reputation
Sales here have exceeded those in ev-
cry county in Florida of an equal pop
ulation. The San Carlos hotel has re-
ceived recognition from State Chair
man Griggs for selling more stamps
than any hotel in Florida. Other coun-
ty chairmen are holding Escambia
county UP as an example to their pea-
pie in the stamp drive. These are
| added reasons for the purchase oi
stamps today and next week.
The Fort Barrancas band will play
Monday evening from 8 to s o'clock
On the east gallery of the San Carlos
hotel. to mark the opening of the drive
This is through the courtesy of Col
J. L. Hughes, commandment at the
fort
The same men who served in the
first drive in Escambia county are re-
J auested by County Chairman Post
master 3. s. Hancock to act again Nc
excuses are to be accepted and every
one is expected to give their full time
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
next week TO the stamp sales as it is
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-07
TRAMMELL OFFERS
TO HELP "DRYS''

Washington, Sept. 6.-Sen. Trammel1
today offered his Services to the cam
paign committee of the dry forces in
Florida to make speeches IN the state
or in other ways to help along the dry
movement in connection with the pri-
mary on the state wide prohibition is-
sue in November, provided the ar
rangement does not interfere with his
important official duties In Washing
tom
Sen. Fletcher announced some weeks
ago that he win vote with the drys in
November Sen. Trammell has always
been a strong dry man.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-07
FOR NAMES
OF ALL MEN IN
DEFERRED CLASS

Chairman l.. Hilton-Green of the
Escambia county draft board has been
requested by Maj. Edward Anderson,
in charge of the draft operations in
Florida, TO fus. .lish him with the names
of remainin. available men register
ed in this county. This list Is to In
clude men of all classes, and will be
compiled at once.
Many here have been given deferred
classification because Of fitness for
limited service only. Glass / has al
ready been exhausted from the June
5. 1917 registration. A number Of men
for limited and special service have
been sent to camps from Escambia
county.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-07
IN PITCHED FIGHT
WITH MOONSHINERS

Huntsville. Ala, Sept. 6.-Deputy
Collector N. L. Pierce was shot
through the leg, Cleve Cooper, alleged
moonshiner, was probably fatally
wounded and another unidentified al
legged moonshiner, who escaped, was
wounded in a pitched battle between
raiders and moonshiners near Mint
Springs yesterday. J. r. Cawthon, a
third alleged moonshiner, has been
brought to Huntsville and placed in
jail.
When the revenue officers came up
on the still said to have been operated
by the three men, and ordered them to
surrender, many shots were fired.
Deputy Collector Pierce and two Of the
alleged moonshiners were wounded
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-07
PsRSHlNG REPORTS
CONTINUED ADVANCE

Washington, Sept e.--Gen. Perish
ag's communique tells briefly of the
'oRtinued advance of the Americans
md French north OF the yesle and
avs there is nothing to report from
aaer sectors. The dispatch follows;
Section A: Our troops, continuing
asr advance in cooperation with the
tFeneh. have crossed plateau north
! the Fesle reached the crest slopes
Eaaing to the valley of the Aisne.
mere is nothing of Importance to re-
poi from the other sector occuied by
Cur troops
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-07

ever was chosen TO hurl, Ruth would
be in the lineup despite his failure to
hit yesterday, coupled with the fact
that he registered two strike-outs
against yaughn's delivery. Ruth was
picked to succeed Whitman in left
field, switching the Boston line up
somewhat
Mays and Hendrix respectively were
picked as substitutes for Busk and Tv-
Ter. Officials Of the Cubs were jubf-
liant to find larger crowd out today.
They figured that the postponement
over Wednesday took the edge off yes
terday's attendance and a big line up
at the window following the game was
taken to Indicate increased receipts.
and possibly a record crowd tomor-
row.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-07
TO SHOW FOCH
GERMAN FR ON T
is IN WIN CIBLE

Washington, Sept. 6.-Germany
and Austria have agreed that the
present is no time to start peace
offensive, according to despatch
from Switzerland today, reporting
on the recent conference at Vienna
between Admiral Vonhintze and
Count Burian.
The message said the Teutonic
foreign ministers agreed that the
entente must be made to realize
that Marshal Foch cannot break
the German front, and that years
will be required TO defeat Germany.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-07
FIVE LOST WHEN
VESSEL coLLiDED.

Atlantic City. Sept. 6.-Five lives
were reported lost when the United
states fruit steamship Almirante was
sunk in collision with the United
states supply ship Hisco miles south
east OF the Atlantic City lighthouse
during heavy fog today The Hisco
picked up four Of the dead along with
the survivors. and the crew of the
coast guard station recovered the bod,
OF the fifth victim. The Hisco is re-
ported proceeding TO port.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-07
CHICAGO BOMB
FIEND CAUGHT

Chicago, Sept. Sin statement to-
day, Michael F. Sullivan, assistant
states attorney, declared that John
w. Wilson, arrested last night had
been positively identified as having
been implicated in placing the bomb
in the Chicago federal building. EN-
pIosion of the bomb killed four per-
sons and resulted in serious injury to
a. score of others.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-07
'7sAT U. S. ARMY SOON
TO GO INTO BATTLE

"@shington, Sept. 6-The hour when
~ FeEShsng's army is 10 be thrown
=. Dattle is rapidly approaching. in
-, oPtnlon of many officers and off,
d The war department. Develop
..S today indicated to these OBJ
80 giS that the German withdrawal is
'ag the point when Foch wiuId
:. every available weapon to prevent
+. te1l4E from making a stand in
las ''iis siois the fiinuehouis
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-07
NO MORE BEER TO BE
BREWED AFTER DEC.

washington Sept. 6.-The food adj
rninistrafion announced tonight thar
the manufacture Of beer in the United
states is to be proibited after Dec. /
a a war measure
1t IS said the decision was reached
at the conferences between the presf-
dent and representatives Of the fuel,
food and railroad Administrations and
the war industries board
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-07
NEXT FLA. BAR
EXAMS. OCT. Is

Tallahassee. Sept. 6-The next reg
uiar examination Of applicants for ad-
mission TO the bar of Florida will be
held by the supreme court in Talla-
hassee beginning on the morning of
october Is. 1913, and lasting three
days. Persons interested will be fur
nished fun information by writing to
the clerk of the supreme court at Tai
IahasSee.