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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
INFLUENCES CREATING UNREST IN SOUTH AFRICA Situation Is Serious, Says Premier BOtha in Warm
 ing to People MILITARY AND POLICE AID MADE NECESSARY Measures Taken Prevented Probable Loss of Life, But the Danger
 Is Not Over, Is
 IntimatiOn

Pretoria, July 5.-Premfer Botha, of the Union of South Africa, has issued statement showing that serious un- rest exists in South Africa, police and military measures being taken to coee with the sifua ton.
 Premier Botha said tkat had not prompt and effective military measures been taken. the situation would hnve culminated in . grave disturbance and probably serious loss of life.
 The Boer leader added that the gov ernment had informa tion pointing to the existence of a movement having for it's object the subversion of the con- stitution by violent methods.
 Cotinuing, Premier Botha, in his statement, says:
 There is good reason for suspecting that enemy agencies are at work in this country and that they are intriguing to stir up strife, not only among Euro peans, but also among the natives, and no means or matters are deemed too despicable so long as they can attain their object"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
Summary of the News
iENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS 1-United States transport homeward bound is sunk and six of crew are missing.
 British front east of Amiens is now storm center of battle. Finland expected to declare war against the niles. Seven hundred and forty-sevcn thousand, four hundred and fif- ty-four tons of shipping ready Co launch July 4. Enemy influences creating unrest in South Africa. Russia continues subject of allied concern.
 Senate passes hill authorizing is- suance of xS.O0O 900 900 in bonds. 2-Stories are told of American gal lantry.
 are hung at Camp Dodge. 7-IncOmplete report on war profits submitted to Senate. 9-ConEress leaders go ahead with plans for recess.
 LOCAL NEWS -Southern plants must engage in essential war work or close for lack of fuel and material. There will he no community sing at Capitol park. County chaimen are slow In rt- turning reports on w. S. s. Drive. Over 1000 men were sought in June.
 FEATURES 4-EditorIal comment. 6-soci<ty and Dolly Dalrynple. S-sp0rtn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
SENATE PASSES BILL
 AUTHORIZING BOND. ISSUE 0F 8 BILLIONS
Measure, Already Through House, Now Goes to Presi- dent for Signature-An-
 other Allied Loan

Washington, July 5.-Tne adminis- tration bill authorizing issuance of sS, 00o, 900, 0o0 additional Liberty Bonds and $l. 300, 900, COG more for loans to the allies, recently passed by the House, was passed late today by the Senate without amendment roll call and now goes to President Wilson for his approval.
 The bill which was recommended by the treasury department in antici- patton of the fourth Liberty Loan in October, increases to s22, 000. 900, 900 the authorizations for bond lssues made since the war began. The new bonds would bear interest at not more than Az per cent.
 There was no opposition to the bill and comparatively brief debate Sem ator Simmons, chairman of the finance committee, in explaining the measure, said the governments requiI Iements this fiscal year are estimated at s24.- 900, GOO. 900. but that this might have to be increased.
 Senators Smith and McCumber said the measure should authorize S12,- 0oO COG, 900 additional bonds, while Sem ator Shoot declared the coIntry's pro- duction capacity is not large enough to cause actual expeaditure this se ear of $24.000, ,0oo.00o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
 4 GERMAN PLANES ARE BROUGHT DOWN AT CHATEAU TH|ERRy American Aviators Fight Two Thrilling Battles
 During Day and Win
 Victory in Both

With the American Army in France, July 5.-(By the Associated Press.) Four American aviators, Lieuts Car lisle Rhodes of Terre Haute, Ind, S., F. Thompson, Honecye Falls N. " Waldo N Heinrichs, of Granville, O.. and John Mitchell, of Manchester, Mass, engaged in a thrilling air battle northwest of Chateau Thierry this morning. One German machine was shot down during the combat, and It is believed that Lieu tenant Heinrichs was the American who sent the enemy to earth.
 The four American aviators were pa- trolling the lines five or six kilometres inside the German front when they en- countered i. six enemy machines The battle began at altitude of 400 metres and continued until the machines had dropped down to 220 metres from the earth The combat lasted 20 minutes.
 An hour later eight American ma chimes engaged in a battle with 15 en- emy airplanes at height of 4700 metres. The combat swayed backward and for ward over the German and American lines near Chateau Thierry. The Ger man machines were higher than the Americans. but the latter maneuvered their airplanes admirably in the fight Suddenly one of the enemy airplanes dived toward the earth and went spin ming downward, being chased down by two Of the Americans, Ralph O'Neai of Nogales, Ariz., and J. c. Raible of New York.
 1t is believed that the German airplane was out Of control during it's plunge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
FRENCH

hris, July 5.--The official state It issued tonight by the war of reads: There was some activity by the Psing artilleries during the day, Hiring being quite heavy south of tAisne river, in the regions of Gu H and MontgoberL west of Bua- &s. Northwest of Chateau Thierry, Atarried out a surprise attack and t1red prisoners.
 astern theatre. July 4: Along the an front and in the Monastir sec there was considerable activity Ing the day. Our artillery directed fstructive fire upon enemy bat | B in both these sectors. Two en-
 machines were shot down by our
 l defenses."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
13PERSONS DROWN WHEN EXCURSION BOAT TURNS OVER Craft Strikes Banks of the Illinois River South of
 Peoria in a Fog
 and Sinks

Decatur, Ill.,. July 6.--Adviccs from the railroad operator at Pekin state that thirteen were drowaed in the Col umbia steamboat acciscps
 Peoria. H., July 5.--Mnny people are believed to have been drowned when the excursion steamer Columbia over turned in the Illinois river five miles south of here tonight. All avaiIa hlc nurses and physicinns have been sum- moned from Pekin, H., which Is near the scene of the accident.
 The boat damned against the Peoria side of the river in fog and tore n huge hole in the bow of the boat. It sank almost imme ediateiy.
 Dozens of doctors and nurses from this city have been summoned to the scene of the sinking
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
Persons Are Prohibited
 From Taking More Than
 1000 Francs From France

Paris, July 5.-A decree issued today by Louis Klotz, the minister of finance. prohibits any person from taking more than 1000 francs in French. Russian or American paper money outside of France. The prohibition probably will be ex- tended soon to cover the currency of other allied nations.
 The reason for the decree lies in the efforts of the enemy to acquire the use of paper money in all the neutral states for purpose which, the announceme t of the decree says, is not yet clear, but which can easily become dangerous.
 The decree also prohibits the exporta- ton of Russian or Balkan Industrial stocks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06

Stockholm reports that Finland is expected to declare war on the en- tentc allies. This is probably the result of German pressure inci- dent to the landing of allied forcex at ola, on the Murman coast. It has been reported that German and Finnish troops are pushing north ward toward the port of KOIa to seize vast stores transported there before Russia's collapse as fac- tor Tn the war.
 Two rumors of internal dfssen- sion have become current One Is to the effect that the death of Mohammed V. Sultan of Turkey, YVES not due to natural cnuses, hut the result of a revolt in that coun- try. The other comes from South Africa, where, it is reported, con- siderable unrest exists and where strong measures are being taken to cope with the situation.
 Premier Botha of the Union of South Africa says the trouble may be attributed to enemy agencies, which are said to be working among the natives. The premier has appealed to the people to guard agninst intrigue and to as- sist in curbing those who are sow ing dfscOrd.
 The Czecho-sIovak troops, op- erating in eastern Siberia, are re- ported to have won . victory over the bOlshevik forces which have been holding Irkutsk. Reports from London say that the boI- sheyik army, which includes n great many German and Austrian prisoners of war. has been driven out of the region of IrIxutsk and into the country east of Lake Bai- kal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06

With the exception of aerial combats, the American front has
 been calm.
 The German official statement tells of British attacks in the
 Ypres region, adding that these
 assaults were repuIsed. Heavy ar tiIlery fire in this ncighborhooG is reported from London.
 In the meantime. the French 2ehavc been content to hold and con- solidate their new positions near Moulin n-Sous-Touvent and Autre- .ehes, northwest of Soisso IS, where in two recent French 9 tacks the Germnns suffered severl casualties and many prisoners. The French war office says that during the Npast day there has been heavy arr tiIIery firing fin the ghborh Oods of Cutry and Montsobert, which N is on the front southwest of SOis- \ sons, where the French won ground Fby n dashing attack last week. Italian forces operating near the Emouth of the Piave have contin-
 ned to make progress in recent Fighting and have taken more than
 400 prisoners. as well ns n battery
 of cannon and many machine guns. T In the mountain region, the Ital-
 ans have extended their lines pOrtheast of Monte Grappa and
 have repulsed desperate counter
 ,ttacks by the Austrians against
 positions taken from the enemy in
 he Italian drives n week ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06

etrated into the village and the wood of l1aniel On the height east of Hamel his attack was frustrated by our counter attack. East of Viilers- Ere : tonneux we threw the enemy Lack into his position of departure.
 Tn the evening the fighting activity revived on nearly the whole front of the army of Grown Prince Rupprccht t and kept up with increa sed intensity during the night, especially in yes terday's battle sector. There has been increased fighting activity on the west bank of the Avre and on both sides of the Aisne."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
US TRANSPORT HONEY YARD BOUND SUNK British Front East Of Anens Is Battle Center No1u
 Expected Declare w or Allied Countries
Lloyd George Tells How Germany May
 Have Peace Tomorrow"

With the American Army in France, July 5.--(By the Associated Pres s. ] - Ad- dressing American troops after a review, Premier Lloyd George of Great Britain today said:
 Germany can have peace tomorrow with the United States, France and Great Britain if she will accept the conditions voiced yesterday by President Wilson"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
Employees of Express Cos.
 Will Receive Increase

New York, July 5.-Announcemcnt that express company employcs throughout the country will receive an increase in wages dating from July l was made here tonight by George C.. Taylor, president of the America Rail- way Express, which on July took over the express business on all the railroads of the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
Washington Daily Exchang- ing Opinion With Other
 Capitals on Situation
GENERAL FOCH, WITH
 WAR COUNCIL, TO ACT
Decision as to What Is to Be Done Is Left to Military High Con- mand-True Facts Are
 Lacking

Washington, July 5.-Russin con tinues to he the subject of earnest con- sideration by the administration, and 1t is understood there are nImost daily exchanges of opinion between Wash ingtOn and the entente capitals through their respective embassies here, and through other channels of . less official character
 The United States government has re- garded the proposition, strongly urgeI by some of the entente powers, for tho dispatch 10 Siberia of an international army, in which America should be largely represented as a purely military proo lem. Consequently it is understood now that the decision virtually rests with General Foct and the supreme war coun- cil and i. is regarded as probable that decision may be announced soon
 WORKING OUT PLANS
 Meanwhile, as part of the general proj- ect for relief to Russia, details of the plan for the peaceful penetration of Rus sia and Siberia by prominent American business men with the purpose of afford ing economic and material aid to the people, are now being worked out ana an announcement of the personnel of the men to 20 is expected in the near future
 Great delay is being encountered in curing reliable official information re- garding she conditions in the Arctic pro vince of Archangel, which is particularly exasperating to the officials because Of the unofficial reports that reach Wash ingtonof the hostile attitude of the Films, said to be re-enforced by German sol diers. It is realized that a considerable Finnish German force could easily seIze strategic poirits on the railroad runnin-, south from Archangel and kola to Col goda and indeed it is said that already the invaders have arrived at Kim, an important town on this road near the southern end of the White sea.
 FINNISH SITUATION
 A successful movement of this kind might defeat any entente plan to send a military force into central Russia from the north. Although as long as the en- tent fleet is able to navigate in the Arctic the little force of sailors and ma- rines at l>ola and vicinity would be safely supported. The advent of winter prob ably would make it necessary to with draw this fierce, which otherwise would be cut off from supplies and assistance
 REPORTS UNCONFIRMED
 Press reports from Stockholm predicting the adhesion of Finland to the central powers alliance are as yet unconfirned officially. But it is realized that Ger man pressure upon Finland is overpower- ing and that the treaty of last March be. tween Germany and Finland practicaIg made the former the dictator of the pol. icies of Finland That treaty. it is said. gave Germany economic control of Fin. land ami even assured her direction of Finnish external relations. Therefore, the entry or Finland into an alliance with the central powers would not be an unmitisated evil, in the opinion of oft cials here, as it would clarify the situa- tion- !.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
Italians Capture
 400 Prisoners On
 Louer Piaue Line
5000 PRISONERS CAPTURED DURING
 PAST WEEK BY ALLIES IN FRANCE


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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
Noted Press Agent Dies

New York, July a-Diychett Kit Clarke, many times the fishing com panion of Grover Cleveland and Joseph Jefferson. and known in newspaper cir cles as the dean of American theatrical press agents" died today at his Brook lyn home, aged S5 years. He was cred ited with having originated the method of alliterative advertising. He was pub slcitv man for the famous Haverly min strels during the successful tWo-year run at the Drury Lane theatre in Lon don
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
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 By Associated Press


 The British front of Amiens each side along the be the the battle front in France Here the Australians by American detachments surged forward July and the Germans out of the village of Hame the Vare and amel to the south the time launching 6ary attack the German positions north of the Somme Since that time the lines before Amens have been active
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
GERMAN

lin, July 5.-(Via London. The hl communication from general uarters, issued today, Follows: St of Ypres strcng attacks ned by the enemy were repulssd. Sth sides of the Somme yester- horning the enemy infantry at-
 after a strong artillery prep 1n by the British On the north lof the river the attacks broke
 before our lines with sangui- bosses.
 Ith of the Somrne the enemy pen-l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
Violent Storms in Austria

Zurich. July s.-Vienna newsnapers of "Wednesday report violent rain storms and abnormally low tempera- lures in every part of Austria Hun gary. There also were severe snow storms and frost in Bosnia, Herzogo- vina and Dalmatia. The snowfall con aged crops
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
BELGIAN

ris. July 5.-The Belgian official ws:
 h Wednesday night Belgian troops lrated enemy positions north of B, south or Lake Bianckaert, talk 3 prisoners and two machine guns rge number of Germans were
 and wounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
74I,464 Tons Of
 Ships Completed / For Big "Splash" !"
Actual Number of Vessels Launched Is S2. But Eleven Others Failed to Go Into Water On
 Account of Freshet and Being Stuck

Washington, July 5.--Americau shipbuilders went beyond their ob- drive for new tonnage.
 The shipping board announced to- day that the workmen started out with the expectation of launching 430.SS6 deadweight tons, but late reports to the board showed that TAT ,4e4 tons had been gotten ready to be put overheard.
 The actual number of ships launched was S2. The launching of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
OFFICIAL REPORTS

5The Smme the including officers according +ho roff;c +onirb+
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
| L|NER CONVICTION GOES DOWN MANY . HOURS FOLLOWING !. SUBMARINE ATTACK Six Members of Crew Miss ing-All Others Landed in
 French Port GIANT VESSEL, AFTER BEING ABANDON ED, SURVIVED THE NIGHT This Is Second of Former German Steamers Seized
 by Government to
 Fall Victim

Washington, July 5.-The American army transport Gov ington, homeward bound after landing several thousand sol diers in France, was torpedoed and sunk in the war zone last Monday night. Six members of the crew are missing, but all the other men, with the ships officers, have been landed at a French port. No army per sonnel or passengers were aboard.
 The men missing are:
 Ernest c. Anderson, fireman, Lynn, Mass.
 Joseph P. Bowden, seaman, Noun tain Lakes, N. J.
 Ambrose c. Ford, fireman, Somer- vile, Mass.
 William Henry Lynch, Jr., fireman, Manchester, N. H.
 Alert s. Payne, seaman, Staten Island, N. Y.
 Lloyd H. Silvernail, seaman, Bain- bridge, N. Y.
 The Coyington formerly was the Ham burg-American liner Cincinnati, which was laid up at Boston and taken over when the United States entered the war. She was eos feet long. of 1s,3ss gross tonnage. and had a speed of 15la knots an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06

Except for some hostile artillery tvity in the region Of Scherpen-
 B, southwest of Ypres.'' the state ht says, there is rothing of spe-
 Y interest to report"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
TOO BADLY DAMAGED TO
 BE TONED INTO PORT

At daybreak the captain, several of- ficers and a number of members of tho crew returned 10 supervise salvaging operations. Another vessel and two tugs took the Cov.ngton in tow in an effort to get her to port, but she was too badly damaged to keep afloat and sank
 Vessels have been searching for tho missing men and the navy department awaited the report of the names of those missing, which was not received until to- day. before announcing the sinking of the vessel"
 There was no explanation by the de- partment as to whether the six men were missing after the transfer of the crew of the troop ship to the destroyer or after the transport actually went down, lt was feared however that they either were killed by the force of the explosion or were caught by the thrush of water nto inc engine and frerQOms
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
SUBMARINE THOUGHT TO
 HAVE BEEN SURPRISED

Although Vice Admiral Sims message did not go into details, officers here be- iieved the submarine was on the surface recharsing its batteries when the convoy came along and that it submerged in- mediateiy after discharging the torpedo without attempting further attack on the fleet.
 The theory that the submarine made
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
SECOND FORMER GERMAN
 LINER TO BE SUNK

The Covington is the second of the great German liners seized at the out break of the war to be sent down by Germanys sea wolves, and is the third American troop ship to be destroyed. All were homeward bound. The former Hamburg American liner President Lin- coin was sunk last May 31 and the Antilles. formerly a Morgan liner, was sent down last October 17.
 The navy department announcement tonight of the torpedoing of the Covins- ton said none of the officers and men landed was seriously injured
 Apparently some of them were hurt. but the number probably was not given in Vice Admiral Sim's disnatch
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06
REMAINED AFLOAT MANY
 HOURS FOLLOWING ATTACK

The Covington was struck at 9:17 O'Clock Monday night while proceeding with a fleet of other transports conveyed by destroyers. The submarine was not sighted. The transport remained af1oat until Tuesday, when efforts were made by another vessel and two tugs to tow her to port, but she was too badly dam aged to keep afloat.
 The torpedo struck just forward of the engine room bulkhead," said the navy department announcement. and the engine room and fireroom were rapidly flooded With it's motive power gone the vessel was helpless, and facing the possibility of the torpedong of anoth- CT ship in the convoy the Covington was temporarily abandoned This was done in excellent order and the officers and crew were taken aboard a destroyer. hn Clllr ariy nnf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-06

4EEdftOrlal comment. 6--Society and Dolly Dalrynple. S-sp0rtn.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-13
SHERIFF'S POSSEE
WANTS PRO-GERMAN
Search in Progress for r. S. Or, Of
Garner, Who Dehed Citizens With
Gun When Questioned Concerning
His Loyalty.

Special to Times Republican.
Waterloo March 1s.-Sherif James
Ross, of Gamer, and posse OF citizens
were out all night Tuesday and started
out again early this afternoon in an ef-
fort to apprehend p S. Orr. farmer
living near Garner who early Tuesday
morning held a number Of Garner citi-
zens at bay at the point Of a gun and
rode out Of town after defyins them
regarding his alleged pro-German
statements.
II is stated that Orr some time ago
wrote a letter to Des Moines news
paper complaining Of the treatment OF
Garner citizens which was meted out
to Charles Ffnnegar, a man Of German
decent who it IS alleged made the state
nent that he was glad the Germans
got the Tuscania-" Fgnnegar was made
to neel and kiss the American flag
during a parade Of loyal citizens and
was also compelled to donate $1,000 TO
the Y. M. c. A and the Red Cross.
Orr came to Gamer Tuesday after
noon and was approached by James
| Denny and Ed Welk. two prominen,
citizens, who questioned him regarding
/ the article appearing in the Des Moines
paper. orr Immediately dew a gun
and kept the men covered" until he
got safely ont Of town.
| A rurnor to the effect that Orr had
other weapons and othe ammunition
at his home in the country caused the
men to enlist the aid Of the sheriff and
other citizens requested to be allowed
TO accompany the party. Orr was not
al home when the party arrived but
from latest reports they have high
| hopes Of an informal nerktie party.
Sheriff Ross, however, says he intends
to see that the law is obeyed when
the man is apprehended