davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-01
WAR EXPENSES RUNNING
S1,500,000,000 MONTHLY
This Amount, However, Includes
Loans Made From Time to
Time to Allies.
WAR DEFT is s12,5oo.ooo. ouo
Great Britain Is Expending $1,000
100000 Month, and Its War
Debt Is $4O,OOO,OOO,OOO-
Burden Halt Of That OF England.

WASHINGTON. July 31-America' s
var expenses now are running about
90 per cent higher than thos. of Great
Britain. 1t was shown to-. day by COM
parison of Treasury reports and a
newly issued British financial state
mcnt. owing to. the shorter time the
United States has been in tho war.
however, her national war debt is only
one-third as large as that of Great
Britain. and the individual burden of
taxation in this country now is only
about one-half as much as it is in
England
Although the United States has
largely superseded Great Britain as the
financial reservoir on which the other
allied nations draw. aggregate Of such
loans by this country still is one fourth
less than Great Britain's.
The monthly cost Of the war to the
United States now is about $500, o0o,-
600. including loans to allies, while
Great Britains expenses are running
in the neishborhood of $1,000. 600. 900
month. The United States is spending
about S5o,00o.000 Il day. The nations
war debt is now little less than
Sl2.5o0,o0o.o00 as compared with Great
Britain's 100000 100000
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-01
Two enemy companies were virtually
annihilated.
SAVAGE FIGHTING TAKES
"a 49, PLACE IN HIGHWAYS

The Americans used machine guns.
rides. pistols. and employed both the
6ayonet and the rife butt with great
effectiveness. The fighting in the
streets was savage. but of compare
lively brief duration. Then the Ameri-
cans awaited the coming OF other Ger
mans. but they came not. SO French
and Americans. together moved be-
yond the village.
When the Germans learned that the
Americans in Seringes were winning.
they used their artillery, and there is
unquestionable evidence that numerous
Germans were killed by German shells.
Some prisoners taken declared that
the orders were that the Germans must
hold on at all costs. Among the pris-
oners were men attached to the Fifth
Foot Guards. from Lorraine. and others
who had been on leave i'll Germany.
who said that the German people were
thoroughly tired OF the war and did
not care who governed. SO long as the
war came to an end.
The Germans are now using high
explosive shells simultaneously with
gas shells. The high explosives are
designed to drown the pop" of tho
gas projectiles, which the allies have
learned to distinguish from the others.
The percentage of gas casualties is
low as n result OF the discovery OF
the German trick. because the allies
generally anticipate attacks with gas.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-01
SIGNS INDICATE FURTHER
ENEMY RETIREMENT
IBy Associated Press.

PARIS, July 3l.-French aerial OBJ
servers. says the Matin. reports that
there are signs behind the present Ger
man battle front OF preparations for a
continuation of the retirement north
ward, The enemy is destroying much
material and big. iires. have been seen.
The newspapers generally point out
that the fighting Tuesday was marked
by brisk but vain enemy reactions.
They believe that the German line of
resistance has been reached. although
the allies were able TO make addi-
tional gains.
Several military experts do not be.
l!ere that the Germans have Vet
reached the end OF their retiring move
ment. The Echo de Paris SAYS the
Germans have thrown five reserve
divisions Into the hghting. proving
that Importance the German comma nd
places on maint-iniIg its present posi-
ton which is equally good for offense
or defense.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-01
NICHOLAS COLLAPSED
BEFORE EXECUTION

AMSTERDAM, July 31.-Given two
hours in which to prepare for the end.
Nicholas RomanoI, former Russ! an
Emperor, was taken out by his cXecu-
TONERS in such "A state of collapse that
1t was necessary to prop him against
L post, says the Lokal An2eiger. or
Berlin, which claims to have received
from high Russian parsonage an ac-
count Of the Emperor's last hours.
Nicholas was awakened at o'clock
on the morning of the day of his eX-
ecution by patrol of a noncommis-
stoned officer and six men. He was
told TO dress, and was then taken to
a room. where the decision of the
Soviet council WAS communicated TO
him. He was informed the execution
would be carried out in two hours
The former Emperor. ii is added. re-
ceived the announcement Of the sem
tencc of death with great calmness
He returned 10 his bedroom and col
lapsed in chair. After a few min
utes he asked for a priest. with whom
he was allowed 10 remain unattended.
subsequently he wrote several letters
When tho escort arrived to take him
TO the place OF execution. Nicholas at
tempted to rise from his chair, but
was not able. The priest and a sol
der were obliged to help him get 10
his feet. The condemned man descend
ed the stairs with difficulty. and once
he fell down.
AS he was unable to stand without
support when the place of execution
was reached. he was propped against
post. He raised his hands and seemed
to be trying to speak. but the rifles
spoke, and he felN dead
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-01
DAILY MAIL CORRESPONDENT
HIGHLY PRAISES AMERICANS
TBy Associated Press. 7

BY Associated Press.
LONDON, Aug. 1.-"Nobody can con-
template without profound admiration
the vigor and heroism with which the
Americans have fought in every stage
Of the battle" writes the Daily Nails
correspondent with the American army
on the front in France.
IF bravery were the only test for
winning our affections. then the Amer
leans merit the highest possible esteem
But 1t is not bravery alone that has
given the Americans during the last
ten days their repeated successes.
Fiercely as they fight, they aeverthe-
less fight intelligently and profit
ably.
There are units which have had
much more experience than others. but
when the battalions which have manned
quiet sectors arc thrown into the fur
mace they fight as we'll as their more
experienced comrades. There is one
unit. which, since the German offensive
began. has won undying renown, fight
ing al one of the most important points
OH the line although 1t had previously
experienced only trench raids and gas
attacks. Such an achievement gives
"A vivid indication Of the fighting value
of the Americans"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-01
COLLEGE BUYS LABORATORY
Takes over I<nchlcr Automobile Struc-
turc AT RyiaRd md BROAD
Street,

In order to provide the institution
with suitable building for laboratory
work during the period OF the war and
until the buildings in Westhampton
shall again be available for academic
work. the trustees OF Richmond Col
leSe have acquired from Thomas T.
E"Nan the building situated at the
southeast corner of Broad and Ryland
streets. The price paid. according to
the deed liled yesterday in the clerk s
office of the Chanccry Court. was SIS
ccc 49,
This price does not represent the n eft
cost OF the additional building to the
coiIeEe' however, as Mr.. Bryan re-
celEed IN turn the property at the
southwest corner Of the above streets.
me consideration being given as sS4..
500. ''
II, West Tabh. secretary-treasure-
end registrar of the institution, stated
Yesterday that II would require an adj
cItional expenditure of several tbous
ana dollars to remodel the building.
me WORK viii be started immediately
ana VIII have been completed before
'he opening of the fall semester.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-01
TWO RIVAL GOVERNMENTS
CLAIM CONTROL AT NLADINOSTO!I
TBy Associated Press.l

I BY ASSOCIltcU FTcSS.
LONDON. July 3l.--The occasion Of
the municipal elections in Vladivostolt.
says dispatch to the Times from that
city dated July 81, has been the sig
nal for strong offensives by the two
rival governm ents-General Horvath's
and the Nladivostok Provisional.
The Nladivostok provisional adver-
tises itself being recognized by the
allies, but. adds the correspondent, tho
allies have no present intention of rec
ognizing any government. They are
awaiting the establishment of commu-
nication with Western Siberia before
considering the question Of support
ins any political group.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-01
ENEMY'S CoUNTERATTAC
SUCCESSFULLY HEPULsED
[Nv Associated pr.ssl

WASHINGTON. July 3l-Repulse of
enemy counterattacks on the line of
the Ourcq. after Severe fighting, and
improvement Of the american positions
there were reported in General Per-
shns's communicate for yesterday. re-
ceived to-day at the War Department
The statement follows:
Section A.-On the line Of the Ourco
the enemy has renewed his counterat-
tacks to force back our advancing
troops. In severe fighting we have re-
pulsed his attacks and improved our
positions"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-01
SUSPECTED TRAIN ROBBER
SEEN IN CHARLOTTESVILLE
New Version OF ChcSnpcnIse and Ohio
IOld-Cp Comes From
Clifton Forge.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.1

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. July 81
conference of railroad detective i.
working on the robbery OF the Ches-
ap"ake and Ohios solid express train
early yesterday morning was held here
tonight. and while nothing definite
was given out. it is understood thac
single clue is being closely followed
and that vigorous search is being
made for man suspected of being
implicated in the theft. The man in
question was seen here Monday. bu.
all attempts to locate him since the
robbery have proved futile.
From Clifton Forge comes new
version of the ho'd-up. Express Mes
senger A. l.. Marshalifis alleged tn have
stated there that he was knocked down
before he knew any other person was
aboard. and that upon the arrival OF
the train in Staunton he called to
Brakeman Ilenshaw and told him hi.
car had been robbed and to notify IL.
police. So far as is known. Marshall
has not given a description OF the rob-
ber lie is still in Staunton.
From an authoritative source II is
learned that the loss will reacn SIX
figures, the money being Ell route tn
Nitro. w. Va, for pay roll purposes
at a government plant.
The train crew declare that the rob
berry was quietly executed, SO muck
SO that they were not aware of any
thing unusual, The robbed car was
the fourth froh, the locomotive and .he
fourth from the rear. The train sto7-
ped at Basic yesterday morning. hur
the car in which Marshall was work
ing was not opened there.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-01
WILLIAM EXPRESSES CONFIDENCE
IN ARMY AND NAVY

BY Associated Press.1
AMSTERDAM, July Sl-Emperor
William has issued a proclamation
dated August l. addressed to the Ger
man army and navy. saying that they
are facing the hardest struggle of the
war. and expressing his own and the
country's confidence that they will be
able to foil the desperate efforts of
the enemy" says a Berlin dispatch re-
ccivcd here.
Emperor Williams proclamation
reads:
Serious years of war lie behind you.
The German people. convinced of it's
just cause. resting on its hard sword
and trusting in Gods gracious help.
has. with his faithful allies. confronted
world OF enemies. Your victorious
lighting spirit carried the war in the
first year into the enemy's country and
preserved the homeland from the hor-
rors and devastation of war.
I'm the second and third year OF the
war, you. by your destructive blows,
broke the strength of the enemy in the
east Meanwhile, your comrades in the
west offered brave and victorious
front to enormously superior forces.
las the fruit of these victories. the
fourth year of the war has brought us
peace in the east. In the west the
enemy was heavily hit by the force of
your assault The battles won in re-
cent months count among the highest
deeds OF fame in German history
You are in the midst of the hardest
struggle. The desperate efforts of the
enemy will. as hitherto. be foilcd by
your bravery. OF that am certain and
with me. the entire Fatherland"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-01
EACH Is BATTLING
TO DESTROY OTHER
CONTINUED From First pagel

10 E.J
abroad. These regiments will form
part of the field artillery for the new
divisions now being organized"
General March had nothing to re-
veal as to the extent of the casualties
sustained by tho American forces IN
the recent lighting. He said. however,
that General Pershing had been or
dered TO cable the casualties as re-
ccived. and that these would he given
out here a t once. He added that there
would be no distribution of casualties
over a long period hereafter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-01
BERLIN OFFICE REPORTS
CAPTURE OF PRISONERS

BERLIN (via London). July 81
Mere than 1000 prisoners were taken
by the Germans in the Aisne Ourcq
battle in the last few days. the War
Office announces
Franco American attacks at Serenay
northwest of Fere -Tarderoi-) and
between Fere- Tardenois AMI tho
Meunicre wood failed. the statement
says. h
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-01
To Llnisc Trolley I.are

WASHINGTON. July Sl.-The Ma
h"na' War Labor Board has granted
WAGE increases in each OF the twenty.
nVt stfeet-car cases before it. ,nvoly-
ing Chicago. Newark. y. J.: Albany.
y y; Cleveland Ohio: Detroit md 2
lorE list of smaller cities from the
Atlantic to the Pacific. The eyac,
amount of the Increases in each CITY
VIII b" announced tomorrow
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-01
Increase Marine Ago IIm,,

WASHINGTON, July 3l.-The maxi
mum age limit for marine corps re-
cIui!s mas been raised from thirty-six
" io'tS years Secretary Daniels an.
nounces Strength OF the marine corps
on July % was placed a, 6O.5Gl. includ.
ing oficers and neet reserves.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-01
HENRY HERZLER DEAD
TAcort or General Robert L. Lee When
lie Surrendered to Grant mt
fppomattox.
tBv Associated pra.,1

ALLIANCE, OHIO. July 3l.-Henrv
fiefzier, seventy-five years old. one Of
inc escorts of General Robert e. Lee
wheh he surrendered at Appropriations 70
Genera! L. S. Grant. died to-day at his
nome IN Sebring. He participated in
forty-hve battles in the War Between
the States
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-01
Hun Scouting ,1ocb,nc no,.,,

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, July 5l.-L!eutenant Jones
american hyer. to-day attacked two
rellhah pla!z scouting machines and
brought down one OF them. AS II feu
behind mountain. it's actual destruc.
ton was not visible
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-01
GERMAN GOVERNMENT REPLIES
TO AMERICAN INVITATION

AMSTERDAM. July 81 The German
government, according to a Berlin dis
patch. has replied favorably TO me
American governments invitation to a
conference regarding the exchange of
civil and military prisoners.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-01
AMERICANS OCCUPY EDGE
OF HEUNIFRE wOOn

WITH THE AMERICANS ON THE
~ouRCQ. July 31.-American troops to
day occupied the edge of Meunicrn
wood and advanced northward from
Sersy. They also pushed TO the east
from Seringes-et-Nesle
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-01
LOCAL FIGHTING REPORTED
ALONG ITALIAN FRONT
[By Associated Press.


q ROME. July 3l.-An official state.
ment issued to-day by the Italian Wa.
Office gays:
In the Daone Valley our troops have
surprised an enemy advanced post and
captured It's occupants.
Elm the Brcnta Valley the enemy
33annched an attack in force against
our line on the Coronne. After brisi:
hand hand lighting, S,he enemy was
forced to retire, losing machine guns
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-01
Important News
Quickly Told
Eucnts From Various Sources
Reduced TO Minimum
Space.

NEW YORK, July 31.-George Gra-
ham Rice the stock promoter who
was arrested Monday evening OH Il
Federal warrant charging him with
using the mails for fraudulent pur-
poses. was brought into court again
to-day on five indictments found by
the New York County grand jury. each
OF which charged him with grand lar
Ccny IN the first degree
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-01
Home for American Sn,...

LONDON, July 3l.-The first con.
Nalescent home for American nurses in
England was opened by the Red Gross
IN Putney today at Colehrook Lodge
formerly the home of c. W. Yerkes OF
Chicago. The foundation of the build
in: are 500 years old.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-01
NEUTRAL PRESS REALIZES
DEFEAT Of GER NSyS

LONDON. July Gin spite of the
vigorous attempts made by the Ger
man press and propaganda agencies
to conceal the defeat on the Marne
the sisnifcancc OF the recent military
operations Is not overlooked by neu-
trails.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-01
Mrs. FrnncI. ID. >y,,,o,

Bl-ACk SBCRG, VA. July Sl-Mrs
May Stockard Wilson. wife of Or +
~ wilson. former professor at the
Virginia Polytechnic Institute, died
Monday at Schenectady. y y. The
body will be brought 10 Blackshurs FOR
furial and funeral arrangements Will
tie made later. Mrs. Wilson was the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-01

ATLANTA. July 31.-Telegraph oper-
ators who were discharged by the
Western Union in Atlanta. Birming
nam. Jacksonville and number of
northern cities for joining. the Com
mercial Photographers Union of Amer
ica. will report for duty Tomorrow
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-01

communist committee. to kill the
field marshal. He reached kiev yes
terday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-01

WASHINGTON. July 31-These pro-
"o'ions IN the marine corps were an
proved to-day by President Wilson {.
-. eE-N'eneral John y. Lejeune. to
be "a permanent major-rener,i. Br;c,
dler-General l.. w. T. Waller. 10 he a
temporary major general. and Colonies
James r.. Mahoney. Charles q. Lon
hrnJamih II. Fuller. Wendell c. NJ
VIE vie. cyrus S; Radford. John r. NJ.
temporary brigadier-Eenerals
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-01

AMSTERDAM. July 31.-Dr. Won
kuehlmann, former German Foreign
Secretary, will be a candidate for the
ncichstag at coming by-elcction in
Berlin.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-01
SPANISH COURT WILL.

BY Associated Pressl
MADRID. July %l.-The official Jour
nal announces that the Spanish co,r.
will 60 into mourning for thirty days
for Nicholas Romanotf. former Empero.
of Russia
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-01

and fiamc-projectors. A few prisoners
remained in our hands.
Five hostile airplanes have been
brought. down."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-01

oldest daughter Of DR.. and Mrs. Ru-
pert Stockard. for some years residents
of Columbus. Miss. and now living In
Blacksburg with their daughter, Mrs.
Thomas B. Hutcheson.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-01

SAN FRANCISCO. July 31.-A nett
ton for rehearing of its decision of
'i"iE ed, denying Thomas j. Mooney
reversal of the judgment of dea h
against him. was filed in the State SUI
nremc Court here to-day by Mooncv.s
counsel. =
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-01

lifelong resident OF Fluvanna coun-
~. but for some time residing here
died at the Lynchburg Hospital Mon.
lay afternoon after n weeks Illness.
WHEN RECOVERING FROM
MALARIA
HOrsfOrd's Acid Phosphate
Acts as an effective tonic-Quenches
fever thriSt-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-01

John NJ. Herndon.
LYNCHBURC. VA. July 31.-John
N. Herndon. eiEhty-seven years of age
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-01

LONDON. July 3l.-Thc German
government has given favorable re-
ply TO the invitation of the American
government to convene conference to
arrange for the exchange of military
and civilian prisoners
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-01

SYRACUSE. n. Y. July 31-Edward
ri: Gohl. adopted Onondaga Indian and
ADVISER of the tribe. announced to-
night he had been delegated by the
phondaSa to draft a declaration of
war against Germany for the impris-
onment OF seventeen members Of th,
tribe at the outbreak OF the war in
1914. "
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-01

PARIS. July SIN well-informed
Roumanian circles in Paris it is said
the German high command has asked
the commander of the German troops
stationed in Roumania and in the Rus
sian districts how many divisions can
ne released TO be sent to the western
front.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-09-24
AMERICANS IN =.
WAITING BREAK
UP HUN PARTY
GERMANS FOILED IN
INFORMATION SEARCH
General Per.hing's Official
Report Tells Of German ..
Raid on Our Troops. .

wAGHmoToN, sept. 2S.-Dsasat OF
N snsrny combat party ssut out to To-
cate Amsricaa front uAAs southeast OF
cmamp-PontAIns farm On ssptsHbsF -
- described by General 1sr5hi1S IN
eom,nuuiqus today, supplsmontdnE ear
usr details Of ths encounter. Ths a.
srny was scattered with easuAltiss,
while ths only American casualty Was
ons officer wounded 3:
fhs dispatch, which II section , OF:
the co1n1nuniqus for Sunday, folloW.:
headquarters American 3xpe0tion-
A1y Forces, Sept. "a, 1919.
"Seotion -The following details
have been reported Of rspulss OF ous Of
the enemy raids reported In the com
1nunieue Of September 2oi
"At O'Clock on morning SsptAmnES
20 an ensuny combat party Of two Ola:
csrs and 100 men, armed with Six hssyy
and two Light machine runs and prs~
ceded by Is Minutes artillery prcpars-
tion, ca1ns from Dsmpdtoux to ths efoss-
roads south Of Champ. Pontatns farm to
establish An outpost, locate our front
Limo Gnd identify our troops Our Ar
tiilery barrags, quickly regulated TO
concentration nro, 5csttpred the enemy
and inflicted casualties. Our infantry
captured three prisoners and one heAyy,
machine run. Our only casualty Nas
ono officer wounded" - -.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-09-24
GREAT REFORMS ARE
EXPECTED TO RESULT
! IN JAPANESE POLITICS

WA$iIENGTON. Sept. @@.--Whilc the
resignation Of the Tcrtuchi cabinet is eN-
pecivu To result in important changes
in Japanese administrators" l'uli"i"S Ul-
ficjuis here who have closely watched
and measured the development of p!'.t"
cal issues in Janan expressed tn" npln-
ion today that these Will manifest ih"Ir-
selves principally in the direction or
internal reforms and will not affect the
relations between Japan and the United
States or cause any substantial chanEc
in The plans for corporation between
the two countries regarding the extern
sion OF aid IL the C2"Chn-SlorakS.
1t is taken for granted here that thr
Sri-Yu-Kai party. which has opposed
rh,. r.rauchi cabinet since its birth two
ycars ago. now will undertake. the for
nation Of a new govcrnmrnt. While
numerically stronger than any of Jap
au.sc parties. the Sei-fu-kai party is
urnrrcssivc and may expect friction with
with the imperial council and elder
statesmen. IC il is alIc 10 carry out
ry,.u = few Of ,h- principles. gray" md
j,nDortant changes in Ii" Jh?an"S" form
of Government in tho direction or lih-
cr,listn NAV follow. Japan never mas
had q cabinet responsible to the lcGlsla-
i've. branch. but in the opinion here. this
aim OF the Sc!-Yu- l<;Li paTty is now with
In measurable reach.