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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-22

ished fury and causing the slaughter
of the Austrian infantry which is be-
ing shot down at times by their own
artillery fire.
Todays dispatch says the Austrians
evidently had hoped to repeat the
Caporetto maneuver by breaking
through at Montello, but the magnifi-
cent resistance of the Italian soldiers
has averted the danger Of such repeti-
ton. 1t further says it is significant to
note that the Austrian press is trying
to justify the failure of the offensive
against Italy by falsely asserting that
the Austrians were inferior in num-
bers and that Italy was holding them
with the help of French and British
troops.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-22
AUSTR0-H -HUNGARIANS
ADVANCE ON 2:MILE LINE
Crossing Railway South of Nervesa On Piave
Front -Italy's Defending Troops Capture
Costelunga On Asiago Plateau,
Driving Back the Foe.
international News Service)

London, June 22.-The Italians have captured
Costelunga on the Asiago plateau, driving back
the Austrians it was learned this afternoon from
an authoritative source.
The Austro-Hungari on the .Piave front
are reported to have crossed the railway south OF
Nervesa on two-mile 'front.'
(The railway line in question runs southwest
ward from Vittorio through Treviso to Venice.)
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-22
AUSTRIANS BRINGING UP
NEW REINFORCEMENTS

Paris, June 22.-Qtalian front.-
Fresh struggles on the Italian north
eastern front are foreshadoWed by the
bringing up of fresh reinforcements py
the Austro- -Hungarians, telegraphs the
Milan correspondent tof the Temps.
German reinforcements also are said to
be on the point of arriving at this
front.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-22
Provokes Sharp Reply.

Basel, Switzerland, June 22.-(Havas
agency DR.. Alexander Kekerle, the
premier, speaking before the Hungarian
chamber of deputies yesterday, made
statement concerning the industrial
strikes and referred to the serious
troubles in factories and on railways
and the extension of the strikes TO sew
eral points.
The premier told how the workmen
in a locomotive works stoned the police
and in return were fired on. four of
their number being killed and nineteen
wounded. The proceedings in the
chamber ended in a sharp exchange be-
tween Premier Wekerle and Count
Karolyi, leader of the Independent
nartV
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-22
SHIPMENT OF GRAIN
TO GERMAN HELD UP
international News service.) }

London, June 22.-Because of dis
turbances in Ukrainia, all shipments Of
grain to Germany have been held up,
a Central News dispatch from Copen-
hagen stated this afternoon.
Another dispatch from the same
source said that Gen. Ludendorff has
sent a message to Vienna stating Ger
many has been unable to do anything
more to relieve conditions there, but
hopes for an increased supply of grain
from Bessarabia and Ukraine.
Gen. Ludendorff, the dispatch said,
declared that during April and May
only enough grain was obtained from
Ukraine necessary for the German re-
serves on the western front and that
that supply has been exhausted.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-22
TRUCKMEN PLANNED TO
STEAL ARMY BEEF
international News Service

New York, June 22.-Four more
truckmen were arrested today in con-
nection with the alleged conspiracy to
steal large quantities of army beer
from a branch station of the Lehlgh
Valley railroad here. The men were
held in $4,000 bail each for further
examination by United States commits
sioner Hitchcock. To date, IS men
have been arrested in the alleged con-
spiracy, among them truckmen, gov
ernment checkers and proprietors of
small butcher shops.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-22
NINE STRIKERS KILLED IN
CLASH IN AMSTERDAM

Amsterdam, June %, (Austria- Hun
ary).-Nine strikers were killed ana
thirty-six others wounded in q CLASH
today with the police at the govern
noent railway shops in Budapest, ac-
cording TO a telegram received here
from the Hungarian capital.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-22

steel city and by some Of these 1t was
reported most of those caught in the
wreckage were burned TO death.
Manager And Wife Escape.
Charles Collmar, manager of the cir-
Gus, and his wife escaped. Edward Ball
lard, of French Lick. Ind, owner Of
the circus, was ahead of the show and
is in Hammond, assisting in caring for
the injured performers.
The only live stock in the train Were
few circus horses whose terror added
to the turmoil of the scene
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-22
Wreck Caught Fire.
ASSOCIATED fress.J

Gary, Ind, June 22.-Estimates Of
the dead in the Michigan Central
wreck near Ivanhoe station vary from
100 to $50. The wreck caught fire de-
stroying many bodies and killing the
injured. pinned under the debris.
Twenty six persons were brought to
Mercy hospital ten TO the Gary gen
eral hospital, twenty to the illinois
Steel company hospital and three to
st. Francis hospital.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-22
FIERCE ACTIONS ALONG
MIDDLE PAVE RIVER
Internat tional News ServicoD

international News Servicc)
Washington, June 22.-The sixth day
of the battle on the Italian front was
characterized by fierce actions along
the middle Piave, where Gen. Wurms
is striving to gain some advantage
near the Fossetta canal, says an Of
fetal dispatch from Rome this after
noon. Thus far his efforts have fail
cd in spite of the arrival of the 23rd
Austrian army that came from San
tandrea TO his support. The battle at
this point is proceeding with undim-
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-22
"For Gods Sake, Kill Me-"

llHlGIIldllOIdl NSHh SNi Ni"'sF
Gary, Ind, June pa broken axle
was discovered at Ivanhoe, and train
men with warning flares were sent
back along the tracks, according to
circus men.
At sixty miles an hour, the empty
troop train came on, and failed. it is
declared, to stop in answer to the
signals displayed.
1t crashed through the four coaches,
and the engineer was buried in the
wreck, from which arose the screams
of the injured. Then flames began to
rise from the demolished cars. The
fireman, who had miraculously escaped
from his cab, could not stand the strain
of the tragedy before him--he ran into
the nearby woods and has not been
heard of since.
For Gods sake, kill me-" screamed
a woman, pinned under a heavy car
beam. as the approaching flames be-
gan to send out their warnings of
heat. xiii me, kill NEEDN'T let me
burn TO DEATH"
Among the Dead.
II was the fire they feared, these in
jured. captured circus folk, driven by
fear into fighting animals, similar to
those who make up part of their show.
Two clowns, one of them. with his
legs broken. fought each other In an
effort to escape the oncoming fire.
Among those known missing are:
Fred Ledgett, chief OF the ward
robe
James Connors. boss hostler.
z. Carteledge, chief electrician.
Nine charred bodies have been taken
from the wreck. three OF them women.
Fire Chief Wilfred Grantin. of Gary,
Ind, estimated that fifty have been
killed or burned TO death. Four coaches
filled with the injured arrived in the
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Casualties Inflicted.
ASSOCIATED Press.)

London, June 22.-Raids by British
troops in the region east of Amiens and
in sectors of the Flanders front are re-
ported by the var office today. Prls-
oners were taken and casualties IN
ficted upon the enemy.
The statement sayss
1--WE captured a few prisoners last
night and inflicted casualties on the
enemy in raids and patrol encounters
in the Viners- -Bretonneux and Stra-
zeele sectors"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-22
NORTH CAROLINA CALLED
ON FOR 5000 MORE MEN
(Associated Press.)

Raleigh, n. c., June 22.-North Caro-
lima was called upon today for 5000
more drafted men, Adjutant-General
Young announced.
Between July 22 and 27. three thous.
and white men qualified for general
service will be sent to Camp Hancock.
Augusta. Ga. and between July 20 and
August 1, two thousand negroes quail
ified for general service, will be sent
TO Camp Green, Charlotte. n. C., ac-
cording to today's call.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-22
$4,000 Quit Work.

A number of kilograms received in
paris today by way of Switzerland de-
scribe conditions in the interior of
Austria Hungary as becoming critical.
Fifty thousand workers at the arsenal
in the Vulcan f~ctories and in the
Worsohalowsky airplane works have
gone on strike.
The burgomaster of Vienna has told
the municipal council that it would be
impossible to distribute potatoes after
the week end.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-22
DENTISTS CONVENTION CITY
ASHEVILLE SELECTED AS

Wilmington, n. c. June 22.-Ashe-
vile was selected as the convention
city of the North Carolina dental
society at its final session today at
Wrightsville. Beach. ]. N. Johnson, of
Goldsboro. was elected president.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-22
ATTEMPT MADE
ON LIFE EMPEROR
Reports Rife on Amsterdam
Exchange as to Danger
for HapSburg Ruler.
AUSTRIA "ON LAST LEGS"
Munitions Factories and Baker
les Attacked by Mobs-Riot-
ing Alarms GaserEmant,-
AUSTRIA "ON LAST LEGS"
international News Service

London, June 22.-An attempt has
been made TO assassinate emperor
Charles of Austria, according to re-
ports circulated on the Amsterdam
Bourse. said Central News dispatch
from that city today. There is no
confirmation of these reports.
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of the opportunity it gave to judge of
the full measure of their training, he
said had been fought by the First divi-
sion, commanded by Maj.-Gen. Robert
L. Bullard. This division is now, he
said a thoroughly trained, high grade
unit and it was the first American
division to reach France.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-22
FIFTY CIRCUS
PEOPLE KILLED
Gaudy Coaches of HagenbeCk-
Wallace Shows in Flames
Following Collision
WITH EMPTY TROOP TRAIN
Sleeping Clowns and Ballet
Girls Meet Death in Acct
dent on Michigan Central.
WITH EMPTY TROOP TRAIN
(Associated Pre- ss.)

Chicago, June 22.-The personnel OF
the Hagenbeck-W Wallace shows is be-
lieved to have been practically wiped
out in a disastrous railroad collision
between Michigan City and Hammond,
Ind, today. According to meagre de-
tails received at Michigan Central Of
fees, so or 100 persons were killed
or injured. Four coaches in which
members of the circus were sleeping
were demolished by a rear-end col
lision.
The show was travelling in two sec
tions of a Michigan Central train, 60
ing from Michigan City to Hammond.
At East Ivanhoe a hot box caused the
second section to stop. A train of
empty Pullmans, coming to Chicago.
crashed into it, the locomotive plowinG
its way through the way car and four
sleeping coaches. The injured we're
taken to hospitals at Hammond and
Gary.
A telephone message from Gary said
the heavy steel Pullmans crashed
through the lighter circus coaches like
so much paper. The wreck was COM
plete.
Here and there in the wreckage legs
and arms protruded and groans testi-
fed to the suffering of those still alive.
w WIllDplt, VI tlt NIiNlilSui
Central, was on the train and was re-
ported among the missing.
Fourteen injured persons from the
wrecked circus train were taken to st.
Margaret's hospital at Hammond, and
it was said that fifty others had been
taken to the hospital at Gary.
Ignored Danger Signals.
L. w. Landman, general passenger
agent of the Michigan Central, said
that his only explanation of the wreck
was that the engineer Of the train of
empty cars must have been dei d at
the throttle.
I'm no other way can | account for
the fact that he ignored all of the
usual danger signals placed by the cir
Gus train" said Mr.. Landman. "He
ran past two block signals, TWO red
planted between the rails and throwing
off a brilliant red light, visible for a
long distance.
Engineer Missing.
This engineer is missing. My in
formation is that with the exception
of the engineer whose fate is a mys-
terry, no one on the train of Pullmans
was hurt. 1t will be some time before
an accurate list of the dead can be
compiled. 1t is the worst wreck in the
history Of the road | believe"
The large number of persons in the
casualty list is said to be due to the
practice of show trains Of sleeping two
persons to a berth. The coaches were
Pullmans of an obsolete type, con-
verted into gaudily painted show cars.
Bareback Riders Perish.
Among those missing are the Rooney
family of bareback riders, the Meyer
family of animal trainers, the Cottrell
family, equestrians; Harry La Pearl.
Ed Devore, Mark Adams and Joe
Coyle clowns. Heavy loss in dead and
injured is said to have occurred among
the ballet of 100 girls.
Daylight was just beginning to show
when the crash came. Those thrown
free from the wreck stood in their
nlghtclothes. helpless, while their COM
rades pershed in the flames.
Surgeons and nurses were dis
patched from nearby towns.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-22
MOSCOW NO LONGER
SAFE FOR EMPEROR

Berne, Switzerland, June 22.-Ex-
Emperor Nicholas has been transferred
to Moscow from Yekaterinburg, which
was no longer safe. owing to the move
ment among the cezcho- -slovaks. ac-
cording to the Zeitung Am Mittag, Of
Perlin
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-22
G. E. VAUGHN, LYNCHeURG,
HEADS VIRGINIA BANKERS

Newport News, June 22.-Garland
E. Vaughan, of Lynchburg. was elected
president of the Virginia State Bank
ers' association ct the closing session
at Old Point today.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-22
Sorter Coolish, Says Billy P.

I haven't in
vented a subma- =
rine pill, nor a
fendish new gas
for the Hun. Ny
unsuitable ships
are all sinkable
still, and If / saw
the kaiser I'd run
(at him). But /
have a suggestion
to offer today,
which may serve
or may not, as
may be: Cross
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-22
1enine and Trotzkv came into powe

Lenine and TrotZky came into power
when the bolshevik overthreW the ker-
ensky government at Petrograd. They
were responsible for the separate
peace between Russia and the central
emnires and have beeen accused of be-
ing paid by German agents.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-22
Where Russia Failed.
international News Service.

international News Service.)
London, June 22.-Austrian socialist
leaders, who have just arrived at The
Hague, admit that Austria Hungary
Is ION her last legs" said an Amster-
dam dispatch to the Express today.
They declare that what Russia and
Servia did not achieve is being achiev-
ed by Germany
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-22
LENINE, BOLSHEVIK,
PREMIER, HAS RESIGNED
Man Responsible for Separate
Peace Between Russia and
Germany Steps Down.
International News Service }

London. June 22,-Nicholai Lenine
the bolshevik premier of Russia, has
resigned, according to an Exchange
Telegraph dispatch from Zurich, which
gave the Deutsche Tages Zeitung as
it's authority.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-22

Nothing has been heard of En-
peror Charles since the Austrian bread
rations were reduced. His movements
are not announced in the Austrian pa
pers any more.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-22

A proclamation has been issued In
Vienna threatening severe punishment
to persons taking part in riots, said a
dispatch from Zurich.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-22
Associated Press.)

(AssOciated Press.)
New York, June 22.-J. w.
Laidlaw. reported to have been
murdered in China, was a me-
chanic employed as superin-
tendent of installation by the
Standard oil company of New
York at its Wuhu branch. Of
ficers of the company here
stated today. He was British
subject, they say.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-22

carrier pigeons with parrots and they
can come back and tell what they see.
The weather? Fair and cooler to-
night. Sunday, fair and continued
cool.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-22

The last publicly heard of Charles,
he was on the Italian front.
Earlier advices hinted that the
emperor's life was in danger, as the
Austrian newspapers had ceased to
publish reports of his movements.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-22
STANDARD OIL MANAGER
MURDERED IN CHINA
ASSOCIATED Press.)

London, June 22.-J. w. Laid
law, manager of the branch of
the Standard Oil company of
York. at Wuhu, province of
Anhwei. China, has been mur-
dered by brigands, says Reuter-
dispatch from Shaghai. Details
of the crime are lacking.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-08-30
FARM WORK FOR oBJEcroRs

A solution to- the conscientious OBJ
jectOr problem has been found. II is
one with which any honest objector-'
and there are some-can find no
fault. II is cultivating the soil.
These men are given furloughs
from military service at the training
camps and are sent 20 work on farms.
They receive standard wages, but ev-
erything above $50 a month the pay
of the United States private must be
turned over to the Red Cross or some
similar fund.
1t is reported that SS conscientious
objectors have gone into agricultural
pursuits from Camp Meade, 100 from
Camp Lee and many others from
Camp Taylor. Finai arrangements
are being completed,fm these in num-
erous other cantOnments.
These furloughed farmers work I'M
der strict regulations laid down by
the war department. They are super
vised, and monthly reports of theil
conduct and effectiveness are submit
ted to their camp commanders.
If they prove to be good farmers
their services should go a long way
toward relieving the shortage of farm
lat'Uryin some localities, Tilling the
soil Is "a Wholesome occupation, one
that should make for the peace of
mind and health of body of the con
scientious objectors. If they appreci
ate their blessings they will work
with all their skill and energy. For
slackers, less agreeable solution
can be found.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-08-30
STAND READY TO
PAY last F ULL
MEASURE bAUCH:

In letter tOlGpOrge Schailer of MI
Liberty. one of Knox county's commits
sioners. Sergeant Charles w. Baugh.,
G Company. 112th Ammunition Train
serving with the American Expedition
ary Forces in France, interestingly
describes the portion of France where
he is stationed and reflects the spirit
of the Yanks.t The letter follows:
81 confess we did not get over as
soon as I thought we would but at
last our dreams have come true and
we find ourselves over here ready, If
need be, to pay the last full measure
willingly.
1--WE have PASSED through, on our
way here, some wonderful country
both in England and France. Almost
every available foot of ground is un-
der cultivation and | must admit that
| have never seen such beautiful
farms. That's good bit from an
American and yespe31aily an Ohoan.
'isnt i?' Tna 1oliinf fields pf waving
grain, separated by winding danes and
green hedges, are u sight that makes
one almost want to live here.
"The buildings are all of stone and
a great many of the places are com
pletely enclosed by high stone walls.
| have not seen single structure,
| al r,, n ,,ly I,,t
are of wood. Lots of things seem to
us old fashioned, but, in country
that is so much older than ours, sup
pose that is natural.
"The people all seemed glad to see
us and everywhere we are treated fine.
We are now in regular training
camp, very comfortably located, get
ting next to the finer points of the
game, On the whole. we are enjoying
so very long to be making someone
| else, commonly called Fritz like ii.
too. at the point of bayonet if neces-
sary. From the accounts in the pa
pers. he's a bit surprised at the
'Yanks', but he Is only slightly ac-
duainted with us yet wait until he
really knows us!
when think of the sacrifices you
people at home are making for us, |
feel that nothing | can give Is too
great, I'm sure all the rest of the fel-
lows feel the same. It's a cinch Wen
stay until It's over, over here and 1
know that YOU people over there are
behind us to the last dollar. It gives
one fine feeling to know that. and
1t gives Fritz funny feeling under
the belt"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-08-30
BIG BERTHA IS
bOMbARO|NC A {
D|X0 N WRITES
Hun Long-Range n..Speaks
Four Times ..ln Few
4 Minutes

Many letters have been received
here froms France that h,ve been
written under.apusual circumstances
and while all manner of fighting was
going on. but DR.. Joseph McBeth has
received letter from DR.. w. A. Dix
ON, who Is In the 339th Regimental
band, formerly stationed at Camp
Sherman. now overseas, which was
written In Paris, where DR.. Dixon is
stationed, while the French capital
was under bombardment by the Ger
man big Berthas" the long range
guns. which have been taking slight
toll In Paris from time to time from
a distance of approximately n miles
In his letter. Dr.. Dixon refers Ia
his being under the instruction of DR.
Damrosch of the New York Sym.
phony orchestra. Damrosch Is con.
sidered one of the greatest directors
of the age and Or. Dixon is being at
forded great opportunity, DR., Dix.
on's letter follows In part:
while | write you Big Bertha Is
every few minutes speaking. Paris
has now been under fire of the long
range German gun for three days
Fortunately have never been very
near any of the spots struck by the
shells, though | have felt the shock
several times. The French people
pay very little attention to 1t. If you
didn't hear or feel the explosion you
would never know the city was being
bombarded.
have been here ten days and ex
pect to be In Paris for several weeks
The army band leaders are being ex
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-08-30
BOOST IMMINENT IN
PRICES Of TOBACCO,
INDICATION IN LISTS

An increase of from three to five
cents on all tobaccOs, cigars and Gig
aretts is indicated i'm new price lists
received by local dealers i'm the
weed" Cigarettes will be boosted
most, while cigars will be next in
line in the price raising. o
A feature of the new price lists is
warnings that shipments may not be
as regular as they would be under
ordinary conditions and this is borne
out well by statements of dealers
here that it is nearly impossible to
secure smoking and chewing tobacco.
Just when the price of these "nec.
essities" of the smoking public will
be raised is not known but dealers
believe that they will go into effect
some time in eptember-probably
about the middle of the month