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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-24
German Claims That Depth Bombs Are Not
 Effective Are Refuted

London, June 23.-(via Ottawa. )-Inter- estlng narratives from reliable sources refute the German assertion regarding the alleged ineffectiveness of depth charges and other methods of destroy Ing submarines.
 On bright moonlight night a British ratrol boat observed a submarine half mile distant apparently recharging The captain immediately ordered full speed in the direction of the U-boat with the object of ramming her before she was able to submerge. The U-boat sue ceeded in submerging but the patrol boat came up and dropped six depth charges and then fired a shell at the center of the visible disturbance. Large quantities of oil came to the surface and cries for help were heard. Only one survivor was found.
 A British submarine recently rammed an enemy submarine. The British boat cut through the enemy's plates and re- mained imbedded. Both craft endeavcred to extricate themselves. The enemey through using his ballast tanks, almost came to the surface, bringing the British submarine along. Then the German drew away in great difficulty, apparently frantically endeavoring to keep afloat but subsequently sank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-24
Atlanta Reserve Bank

Atlanta, June 23.-The statement os resources and liabilities of the Sixth district reserve bank at the close of business June 21 is as follows:
 Resources: Gold coin and certific- ates in vault, s6.752.937.72; gold settle ment fund, $24,194,00o; gold with for eign agencies. $4S5, 5,099,02; gold with federal reserve agent, $31.12S,6S0, gold redemption fund, $23.106.50; total gold reserve, $64,S71 ,S66.74; legal tender notes, silver, etc, $747,729.5O; total, s65, 5,619. 9.096.24; bills discounted, mem bers, s13,90T,3 37o.39; member banks, col lateral notes, $12.197,s00; bills bought in open market, $4,473, ,741.6 CT; municipal warrants, $53.073.34: U. S. long term securities (bonds), $730,300; U. S. long term securities (certifcates), $1.196,- 800; total earning assets, $32,49S, ,785 40 transit items. s34.SS0 04042; national hank notes, $1,4SS,120 mutilated cur rency for redemption. s12S,00o: all other resources. $929,277.25; total re- sources. -$135, 1.319.61.
 Liabilities: Capital paid in, $3,044,- 900; surplus, s40,O00; government de- posits, s11, ,627, ,495.14: due to federal re- serve banks, $1.265, ,500.92; due to mem Der banks, $41,S35.153,77; due to non member banks, $11.97s.0S: federal re- serve notes in actual circulation. $57.- 476,4S0; transit items, sl7.716,43794; all other liabilities. $1.493,373.76; total lia- bilities, $135, ,511, ,319.61
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-24
First Detachment of Gassed and Wounded Americans Arrive at Fort Henry

Baltimore, June 23.-The first de- tachment of Pershing's gassed and wounded men arrived at Fort McHenry hospital today. Among the patients is an infantryman who is suffering from mustard gas poisoning. He has not yet regained the full power of his speech and can only talk in whispers. He is Sergt. Hubert Hill from Lufkin, Tex.
 Private William C.. Rowland of Los Angeles was also gassed He is a member of the Seventh cavalry and was on detached service with the am- intuition train horse section at Toul.
 Private Charles c. Hopkins of Madi- son. Tex, who was wounded last Mo- vember at Foul, claims to be the first American wounded in action Hopkins is an infantryman.
 One night the Germans raided the American trenches and during the fighting Hopkins was wounded in the left arm. He kept on firing until the Germans had been beaten back
 Sergt Harry D. Marrell of San Fran cisco, member of the aviation corps. IS suffering from compound frac- ture of the left arm. Marrell was up 50oo feet testing out a plane when the engine got out of order and the plane fell The machine strengthened out when at an altitude of 100 feet. The fact that it fell into a haystack saved Marrell from death
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-24
General Electric Company
 and Employees Agree to
 Submit to Arbitration

Washington, June 23-The General Electric company and it's q, ,0G0 employees at Schnectady, N. Y, have agreed to sub init their differences on wages to arbi- tration by former President Taft and Frank P Walsh. joint chairmen of the national war labor board. In making this announcement here tonight Messrs. Taft and Walsh said the agreement binds both sides to abide by the decision Of the board, whatever it may be.
 Hearings in this controversy were held at Scnnectady by the joint chairmen yes- terday The plant is enga ged on impor- taht war work.
 The employees, said the statement of the ehai1men, demanded at 9 per cent wage increase, retroactive to May 1; ap- plication of a basic eight-hour day and equal pay for equal work whether per formed by men or women Representa- tives of the workers presented figures to show tho company divided net earn ings of S26,999,S2S among it's stockholders last year, or 261a per cent on its invested capital. It was also testified that as g. result of increased orders, the net earn ings of the company now are $l000O0 a day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-24
Labor Department Is Ready to Carry Out
 Federal Housing Plan

Washington, June 23-Orga nization of machinery to carry out the government's S housing plans was announced today by the labor department. The work will be under the direction of Otto M. EidIitz. as director of industrial housing and transportation, and assisting him as asso- ciate directors will be representatives of the war and navy departments and the shipping board
 A management division will undertake the management of the properties erect ed by the government and division of existent housing will deal with the question of utilizing all of the housing and boarding facilities of each commun- ity in crder to reduce to a minimum the need fer government housing
 The government will erect in estab- lshed communities houses of a perma- nent character, except where Congress has otherwise stipulated, and it will own, control ana rent the houses until after the war. Factors to be considered in fixing rentals will be interest and in- surance, repairs, reserve for loss in case of nonoccuparcy, overhead expenses of administration and deprecia ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-24
Swiss Newspapers Print
 Stories of Conditions
 Prevailing in Austria

Geneva, June 23-The Swiss news papers today print stories of the visit of Emperor Charles to the Italian, front At Martinsbruek the Emperor talked with the local Swiss postmaster while standing on the bridge which divides Switzerland from the Austrian Tyrol asking him questions concerning eco- homie conditions in Switzerland. He said the war soon would end in victory for the central powers and before the American troops could be made effect i've
 The Journal Democratic says it learns from a reliable source that serious troubles are in progress in Vienna and Budapest. The military situation is re- ported to be secondary to the civil un- rest.
 Other newspapers assert that famine has begun to spread rapidly in Austria where the bread allowance has been reduced from '1s0 grammes to 90 grammes.
 The newspaper Az Ujsag of Buda- pest has this to say of the situation:
 While a few hundred individuals have been thrown into prison for trea- son, there are hundreds of thousands in the empire serving the enemy by spreading dscontent"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-24
President Authorizes Higher Wheat Price
 in Executive Order

Washington, June 23,-Blanket authority to increase the price of wheat at pri- mary and other markets, with the ap- proval of Food Administrator Hoover, above the $2.20 a bushel minimum price guaranteed by presidential proclamation February 21, is given the food admins tration grair corporation in New York by an executive order of the President. The order, issued under authority of the food control law, was made public to- day by MT. Hoover.
 To carry out the purposes of the order the corporation is authorized to increase it's capital stock from $50000,060 to $780, 100000 in shares of par value of S100 each. Ali the stock will be owned by the government and will be purchased by the food administration from time to time as tho necessity arises to maintain the present S2.2e price and any increases authorized
 While no explanation of the order was given, either at the food administration or the White House, two considerations were believed to have influenced the Presidents decision to permit the grain corporation to pay higher prices for wheat The first was the increased freight rates, which will become effec- tive Tuesday. Growers must bear this increase and without an advance in the price of wheat their profits would be materially reduced
 The second was believed to be the sit uation resulting from the deadlock in Congress over the Senates amendment to the annual agricultural appropriation bill increasing the minimum guaranteed price for wheat to $2.50. The House has refused to accept the amendment and the Senate is to vote on it again this week Tn some quarters tonight it was believed the Presidents action would be a factor in influencing the Senate to re- t1,,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-24

early as possible and their determina- tion to win.
 General Pershing hurriedly as- sembled the officers of the regiment in the cantonment when Premier Clemen- ceau arrived The premier spoke 8 few words to the officers. expressive of the great confidence of France in the men from overseas and of thanks for the aid she was receiving from America at the decisive hour of the struggle for the liberty of the world.
 Premier Clemenceau then spoke to the villagers who had assembled when the news of his presence became known and mingled with the American soldiers who crowded around him. The premier explained to the people what America was doing in order to bring it's greatest strength to the aid Of the allies with the maximum rapidity The mayor of the village made brief speech in reply.
 All right" he said, I've can wait as long as is necessary, for we have confidence''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-24
ITALIAN

Rome, June 23.-The Italian statement issued early in the day reads:
 "Along the whole front of battle our artillery continues to lombard the en- emy intensely. On Montello and along the Have our infantry is everywhere maintaining powerful pressure on the en- emy Yesterday we carried out success f,l raids and patrol actions.
 ITO the west of Fagare the enemy attempted some counter offensives, which were immediately crushed.
 "A British party in an energetic sur prise actions- broke into the adversary S lines to the south of Asiago and after lively struggle killed 100 of the enemy and brought back 31 prisoners and one machine gun.
 "Our own and the allied airmen have continued the struggle with undiminished daring. They also carried out yester- day heavy and effective bombardments on the enemy's immediate lines of com munication.
 Ten enemy machines were brought down. The enemy's aerial losses since June 15 amount to 95 airplanes and six captive balloons"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-24

An important military conference was held during the afternoon. Among those present were M Clemenceau, General Pershing, General Foch, who came especially for the occasion: Cap tain Tardieu, Major General MacAn- drews and Captains Mordacq and Veg gand.
 Questions concerning Franco Amer ican cooperation were discussed and the measures to be taken within the next few months in concert were talked over. Complete agreement was reached on all points.
 The troops quartered where the in spection was held belong to a division which landed less than a week ago. They were presented to NJ. Clemenceau by General Pershing and Major General MacAndrew. The magnificent bearing of the men and their perfect training strongly impressed the premier, who chatted with them and realized for hlmself their desire to get in limo as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-24
Solicitor Tate Makes
 Patriotic Address at
 Meeting of Miners

Solicitor Joseph R.. Tate made a pa triotic address yesterday at Brooksi1a at meeting of the mine workers an l the people oS that vicinity There was a large crowd of both white and black miners present. MT. Tate spoke in tho interest of increased coal production. Other speakers were Robert Foster, or ganizer for the miners union, who urged the miners to carry out as far as possible all the government war plans, and stated that any and all dlf- ferences should be settled by agreement, and that neither strikes nor stoppages should be permitted to interfere With the war artivities. Walter Jones, negro. made an address. urging the miners to work full time and to give aid to ali movements that had for their purpose the vigorous prosecution of the war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-24
BRITISH

London, June 23.-British troops last night successfully raided the German lines near Morlancourt and Bucouoy and captured a number of prisoners, the Brit ish war office announced today. A strong German attack on the British positions west of Morris was repulsed
 The text of the statement reads
 Yesterday evening a strong local at tack delivered after a heavy lombard ment upon our positions west of Morris was completely repulsed.
 "A number of prisoners were captured bS us during the night in successful raids inethe neighborhood of Morlancourt and at Bucouoy.
 Hostile artillery was active last night in the neighborhood of Aveluy wood"
 London June 23.--F'ield Marshal Haig. telegraphing his official statement from the battle headquarters in France to the war office tonight said:
 There is nothing of special interest to report
 London, June 23-The official report on aerial operations tonight says:
 "The weather hindered air work Sat urday. There was no air fighting. But at night conditions improved and night ing the 24 hours 15 tons of bombs were dropped, the Bapaume dump, railway sta- tions at Armentieres, Steenwerck and Bac St. Maur and the Bruges docks being heavily attacked by our machines"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-24
ANNISTON

Anniston, June 2S.--(Special )-John B.
 Parker of Petersburg, Va, and Miss Ly-
 dia Reynolds of this city were united in
 marriage at the First Methodist parson- age in this city Saturday afternoon, the Rev. K. N Mathews performing the cer- emony which made them man and wife MT. Parker was formerly a member of the l16th infantry at Camp Mcclellan, but was recently given an honorable dis charge from the service. He has made many friends during his residence in the city, all Of whom are interested in his marriage.
 The bride is the attractive daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Hamp Reynolds, and is
 one of Anniston's prettiest girls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-24
SURVIVORS FROM
 TORPEDOED SHIP
 REACH NORF DIX
These May Have Been Brought From European War Zone, Says Navy
 Official

Norfolk, Va, June 23,-Twenty men and one dog, all in rather bad shape, were landed here today by an incorn- ing vessel.
 More than the bare announcement that they are survivors of British steamer could not be secured from naval authorities at this port The statement was made that a full report had been made to the navy department and that no one here was authorized to give out any information.
 Whether the men are from a tor pedoed vessel could not be ascertained The condition they were in when they came ashore led those who saw them to believe they had been through se- were hardships and probably had been in an open boat for sometime before being picked up.
 Washington, June 23.-It was stated at the navy department tonight that no report had been received here con- cerning the landing of 20 men al Nor folk. supposed to be survivors of a shipwreck or torpedoed vessel It is pointed out that if the men are mem- hers of the crew of a torpedoed vessel it does not necessarily mean their ship was torpedoed in American waters, as they may have been picked up shortly after the British steamer left the other side of the Atlantic.
 New Bedford, Mass. June 2S-A yawl bearing the name "Christonier," fully stocked with canned goods, hardtack and water. was picked up 250 miles off this port three days ago by the whaling bark Greyhound, which returned from 10 months cruise tonight. There was a light in the boat and a signal torch Captain Covollo of the bark said the boat apparently had been abandoned but q short time. He expressed the be- lief that the boat had been used by the crew of a vessel sunk by German sub marine and that the castaways had ben picked up by some passing craft.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-24
DUNDON WINS FIGHT

Anniston, June 23.-(Specal.)-Jack Dun- don, the Baltimore soldier, who has been in the county jail here for several months under forgery charge, will be released Monday and allowed to re-enter the army. The soldiers release has been brought about by a united effort on the part of many Anniston people, who have become interested in the case of the young man.
 Duhdon belonged to the 1l6th infantry, and he got into trouble by the alleged forgery of half a dozen checks The parties who held the bogus checks have agreed to donate the amounts in order to allow the young man to again don the uniform of the army and interested parties have raised sufficient amount to pay the expenses incurred in his case by the sheriff
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-24
Private in London Unit
 and Gurkha Rifleman Given Victoria Cross

London. June 23.-Cvia Ottawa. )-The London Gazette contains notice of the award of two Victoria crosses.
 Private Cruikshank of the London reg inent and Rifleman Karanbahadur of the Gurkha rifles are the recipients
 Karanbahadur was one of party of Lewis gunners stalking an enemy ma chine gun. His comrade was shot dead karsnbahadu pushed his body off the gun and amid heavy bombing and rifle fire, switched on the Lewis gun and , knocked out the enemy crew and then si- fenced the enemy batteries. His feat was enhanced by his coolness in remedy ing defects when the gun damned twice and bit covering fire with which he kept the enemy at bay in the subsequent with drawai
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-24
AUTHORITIES RAID
 MANY CRAPS GAMES

Both county and city officials were kept busy yesterday and last night in breaking up craps games and other forms of amusement which are. practiced in young white boys many of whom are more or less we'll known in the city. We're placed under bond last night by. officers who raided the Jefferson thea :. Ire, and assert that they found the boys there without a sufficient reason"
 Many drunks and negroes charged with disorderly conduct were also brought '~.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-24
Coal Distributors Must Not Add Increase Freight
 Rate to Present Supply

Washington, June 2S.-Coal dealers and distributors are prohibited, in fuel ad
 ministration order today, from adding to the rrice of coal they now have on hand the freight rate increases on this commodity which become effective next Tuesday. The advanced freight tariffs may be included in the price only when dealers actually have paid them or be- come obligated to pay.
 Large supplies of coal now held in
 tidewater poola and by dealers through out the country were moved under the freight rates TOW in force and the ad- minstration's order is designed to pro- tect the Iuhiv and the government from urscrpulcus dealers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-24
Tells of Mexico's Needs

Chicago, June 23.-An appeal for agri- cultural implements and ammunition for Mexico as that countrys greatest needs which the United States can supply was made tonight by Gonzales De La Para, editor of the Nacional, at dinner ten- dered the 20 Mexican editors who are tour ing the United States by the Chicago Chamber of Commerce. The speaker de- clared that "the people that constitute the greater rart of Mexico" fully realize all the United States has done for Mex ico and desire friendly relations between the two countries"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-24
United Jewry Is Loyal

Pittsburg. June 23.-The local supper, and unlimited aid of united Jewry ir the battle for democracy was pledged here today on behalf of the Zionists so. cieties of the world to the United States government by Judge Julian w. Mack of Chicago. during the first session of the National Zion meeting in this city. The session was preceded by mammoth parade in which more than 5000 persons took part
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-24
PORK CHOPS" HAS
 DOMESTIC TROUBLES

Much excitement was created yester- day afternoon about 5:30 o'clock at 1tl9 Fourth alley when Pork Chops" Will Hawkins, negro, attempted to smooth out the kinks on the head of one Lula McCloud by the means of flatiron, and as result the police are diligently searching the city today trying to locate Pork Chops that he may be the guest of the city for awhile
 The woman was taken to the HillmaE hospital in an ambulance of Davenport condition was pronounced not serious. The trouble occurred in the house of Corrine Wallace. and. according to those present. the scrap arose over domestic troubles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-24
Canadian Casualty List
 Includes Nine Americans

Ottawa, June 23.-The following names of Americans are included in the Canadian casualty list issued to- night: ~
 Presumed to have died: c. R. Barnes, Detroit; A. M. Taylor. Clinton, Miss. B. S. Stahlt Harrisburg, Pa; w. F. Kingrey, Lovington, H.; F. Christcn- sen, Woodland, Wash; J. Cantre,l Kansas City, Mo-; E. Martin, Madison, Wis; J. A. Merriam, Norwood, Mass
 Gassed: w. A. Blazdon. Goldendale, Wash.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-24
Senate Committee Finds
 Unsatisfactory Conditions
 at Some Aircraft Plants

Washington. June 23-Members of the Senate aircraft investigation committee returned here today after visiting air craft production plants at Princeton, New Brunswick. Elizabeth and Painfield. N. J.. and Long Island City. Several mem bers of the committee said while the plants inspected are beginning to reach a stage where production soon can begin on a qlantity basis, conditions found were not satisfactory.
 The committee plans to visit Langley Field, the army aviation station near Hampton, Va, this week, and to con- duct hearings in Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-24
HELD AWARDED
 BRONZE MEDAL BY
 SERB GOVERNMENT
Two Years of Relief Work in Paris by the Noted Actress Is
 Recognized

New York, June 2S.-Miss Anna Held, the actress, whose recent critical illness IS attributed in part to overexertion in connection with her relief work in Paris during the first two years of the war, was greatly cheered today when Alex ander V. Georgevitch, secretary of the Serbian legation in the United States, brought to Ter bedside a bronze medal which has been awarded to her by the Serbian government in recognition of her efforts on behalf of the allies. Miss Held's condition is improving daily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-24
Austrian Emperor Will Consider Resignation
 of Seydler and Cabinet

Paris, June 23.-(Havas Agency.)-After a meeting with Emperor Charles of Aus tria Friday, says a dispatch from Zurich, Switzerland, Premier Seydler presented the resignation of the entire Austrian cabinet The Emperor said he would decide Sunday whether to accept the resignation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-24
Adair and Jones Surprised

Houston, Tex, June 23-Perry Adair and Bobby Jones, youthful golfers of Atlanta were given big surprise here this aft ernoon when they ran afoul of Harry Atwell and Will Mcclure, local players, who defeated them in an 1S-hole best ball match for the benefit of the Red Cross fund, up. The game netted the Red Cross over $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-24
Judge Lindsey Returns to Rome From Italian
 Front Much Impressed

Rome, Saturday, June 22.-Judge Ben Lindsey of Denver has returned from the Italian front, where he witnessed the Austrian offensive He expressed himself as much impressed with what Italy has done.
 Judge Lindsay left for Paris today and expects to proceed to the United States the latter part of July.