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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-11-15
CROWN PRINCE IN san
Of German Air Servico
His Escape. .1.l

Amsterdam. Thursday, NOV. n
Officers Of the German air Se1
have taken the German crown r23
and his eldest son to q place w #
ty, according to the Tagcblatt oTI
lin. y ..{'
lie Is reported to have arrlt y
Maastricht on Tuesday fro,,Ys ~
having taken circuitous rnstt6 \
order to avoid mutinoua trcorr, N
party, which Travelled in three. ,,s'
cars, was held up by frontier @13
because all its members We're n1*
internment was ordered, but 4, lS@
became known that one OF the 12
was the crown prince. all wers
armed aud detained until the ~~S
Of the Dutch commsnder ~ 1iS-
tricht and other oliiciuis. w s'' 13
The crown prince accompn ,,ls y
commander 10 the lattcrn NV
where he remains visa hin x,,e<~ (.
der guard, pending Instruction.
The Hague. Ni 7 H. r<
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-11-15
TRIAL FLIGHT

Washington. Nov. 1J.--Prcsidcnt
Wilson. Secretary of War Eaker and
Secretary OF tho Navy Daniels, to
gcther with many other members OF
Wa3hington's official family, today
witnessed II trial flight and demon
strntion 10y the giunt Handley Page
bombing machine that on Wedne3-
day ilrw from Ncw York 10 Wayh-
n%tcu vita thrcc prs%cngcrg i'c;idcs
Tie pilot. Tho r1cclinc has II wing
stretch of 100 feet and Is equipped
with two liberty motors Of twelve
cylinders zach. t
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-11-15
BOOST FOR MARSHALL.

Washington, Nov. 15.--A strong
movement among democratic senators
to secure the appointment of Vice.
President Marshall on the American
delegation to the peace conference de-
veloped today.
Marshall has not been consulted by
those who are urging his appoint
ncnt. but il he were named by the
president. Il Is certain he would not
decline to serve.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-11-15
BOMBERS' PLOT FAILS
Offices OF Youngstown ProhIblstoH
Paper DAMAGED. 4.t

Youngstown, o., Nov. 15.--BomQ4f4
attempted TO wreck the offices Of tur
Youngstown Telegram shortly bQ(oE{s
midnight Thursday. A bomb plnn(o4
Just outside the pressroom damagO0
the building. 4, a. <
Other buildings within the rQQoU@
OF a block were damageds Do(V VI
fragments penetrating doors t<q4t
breaking windows. The Atyurln(tsl2 \
Press wires within the building V9<1
not damaged. - I'll
Tho Telegram has beer ntrOa05yA
pro-ally ard is one of Ohio's FORGE
mos. dry advocates. Several yeilkX
ago an attempt was made to dyiIxS
mite tn" home of Its publis9kdk
Samuel q. Mcclure. l..f&
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-11-15
WOMEN OF CHARACTER
Jane Addar,a Refutes Idea That Ger
man Wor-en's Appeal is Part q.
OF G5rr7an Propaganda. -

Chicago, %oV, l5.--Jane fAddanssS
intcrvioNed here today. opposed the
idea that tho wireless message ad-
dressed by certain German women u
Mrs. Woodrow Wilscn and hcrsely
is part of q German propagrndu rln,i.
81 know Mrs, Augsburg perfectly
we'll she said, "and while / have sr~t
received the r1esSage az yet. 40 riof
think these women would lend Them
selves to any propa gandu. sr7 N
"GertruGe Baeumer is one of <1
best known women In Cermanv. = ~
she edited n German woman'a r,os,1n'}I
She Is not u paciist. VI '1'7 4 M
Miss Hyman ana Mrs. Aurna, y ~
were delegates to the peace corf1 *
cncc at The Hague. \: X
"Thesc arc all women Of clruX S
ter"
Miss Adams declined to stx
action she Win take in the inatk3
the message.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-11-15

AMERICAN MISSION GOES
TO MEET GERMANS AT SPA
Leaves Saturday - November 25 is Date for
Official Entry of French Army Into Alsatian
Cities Foch Takes Possession of For
tresses Sunday in the Name of the Allies.

London, Nov 15An American landed Thursday
Cologne, Germany said Exchange Telegraph dispatch from
Copenhagen today Cologne in the Rhine valley, oyeigt
miles east of the Belgian border important railway
Leave Saturday For Spa ~
London, Nov 15.-(113I Am American mission,
commanded by Maj Gen Rhodes, will leave Saturday for Spa
German headquarters, Marshal Foc wireless
to the German high command The mission will consist of
officers and nineteen soldiers The German command asked
ito give instructions to allow the mission pass.
Official Entry of City.
Paris, Nov. 15-(Havas. 1.-The French army will make
official entry of Straburg Nov 25 according official
nouncemen High officials will to that city eight days later
for the incident the rcakng of Aace by
France
Occupy in Name of Allies.
Paris, Nov. 15.-When MVshal Focli enters Metz and
Strabug Sunday he will take of the foesses
the of the allies President Poncare Premier Cemenceau
land other ministers will be present.
German Officers Killed.
London, Thursday, Nov. 1tMore than 100 mostly
German officers have been killed in disorders in Brussels and sol
crs been formed in that city and at Antwerp
ordng Amsterdam dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph
COMP Otingt the TecTraaf.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-11-15
,roeR ADMITTED TO HOME

New Orleans, NOV. io.--Joiii M'
Early, leper. arrived here today from
'rryon, n. c.. and will be admitted
N The Louisiana lepers' home, Indian
Havou. Dir. Oscar Bowling, presl-
lent of the state board of health. IS
sued the necessary permit ON appii :
cation of Early. Early escaped about
10 months ago from q prison COT
- in the District Of Columbia.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-11-15
APPEAL TO PEASANTS
New Government Wants Counci
Eormed

Amsterdam. Thursday, Nov. H.
The new German government has
issued an appeal to the peasant pop
ulation asking for the formation of
peasants councils for the purpose Of
organizing food supply. The appeal
says that voluntary self -administra.-
ton is better than bureaucratic or
ganization and will avert recourse to
compulsory measures.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-11-15
100000 FRENCHMEN .
BE REPATRIATED SOON

Paris, Nov. IS. -(Havas. y
Four hundred and twenty
thousand French war prison
ers will be repatriated soon.
This number includes thosl
who have been interned in
neutral countries. A dclcga-
ton from the French general
staff has held conference at
:. German Headquarters at Spa
v to arrange the details.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-11-15
BRING OVER WOUNDEp
Cons. Barry and Bucl; Come Hesvt<
Wearing Distinguished Servlcc y
Crosses for Gallantry. 3

New York. Nov. l5.T-Muj. -8au1L
Thomas II. Barry aud-.B. u Et,s;s.,,
the first American generals 10 ytis.
ccivc the distingushed service cf4s ~,
for gallant action in the field. arrivedl
here today aboard tie transport I16sSsS
risbulg. which dockcd with {0V
wounded officers and mon from at
European port.
The big transport sljp1ad Into por<
during the night and the men awoko
TO look out upon the Statue or Ift5~
ortv flooded IN sunshine. VI.
Some of the officers said they were
half dazod by the news of victokf
which was flashed TO the Harrisl,vxrr
by wireless. They said they could
scarcely realize that the gigantte
struggle was over. 1
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-11-15
Dutch Minister RcoalIet

outSH WiNlstcE NcCdl'eus
Jonkhccr tolyn. the former miniS-
ter of war. who has been in London
since July. returned to Holland
Thursday. He was recalled, the
Daily Express believes. to take charge
of the government. The former
minister has great Influenced in Hol-
land and several times has refused
tho request of the queen TO form a
new government.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-11-15
GERMANS OMIT TERMS

Copenhagen. Nov. 15.--Thc politi-
ken quotes the British military at
tache hcrc. Col. Wade. as rnying IN
an interview th"t The Gcrinons ~
publishing the terms OF the armistice
omitted six or seven articles. includ-
hg that relating TO the allies pros
vidinr food II necessary.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-11-15
SCHOONER SUNK

Abbie 5owkcr Goes Down or
sau--Crcw All Rescued " *
Jacksonvillc. Fla. Nov. III e
American sCrooner Nbbsr 5.
tSa tons. with n cr5sep sof " M E
bound from .iiicksonNlf 7s III tyt1S' |
lost yesterday OH Na.zirL 4&2 y
of eight men We're ir'ged. ri5 (. ~
belonged 10 thr l','p''rn t'iu>1
pany. N 4 !l N
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-11-15
SWISS STRIKE NOW OFF
General Order Revoked, Washington

~ shington. Nov. 15.-Uncondi-
ion, revocation Of the general
.trike order in Switzerland by the
,ocinlistic committee, was reported
,oday in an official message to Swiss
Minister Sulzcr here.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-11-15
Not in Directory.

The name of Arthur l.. Jones does
not appear IN the city directory.
When College street residents were
called they did not know him. 1t was
said that he did not reside at the
address given.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-11-15
Minority Seeking Power.

The Hague. Thursday, Nov IlThc Dutch govenmcnt has
issued proclamation urgently appealing the at
citizens in crisis 1t the minority threatening 20
seize and declares its determination authority
and order 8<&
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-11-15
Take Down Red Flag.

London, Nov 5.The of German U-boats, mass
meeting at Brmsbute according to Copenhagen dispatch -
the Daily Express resolved to the revolution and repstnte
the officers. They decided fly the flag instead
rcdHn 4.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-11-15
EXTREMISTS DEMANDING
WILHELMINA'S CROWN
Would Have Queen Abdcate Hague Anx.
ious Over Threatening Attitude of Minority
Party - German U-B0at Crews Decide TO-
Fly National Flag Instead of Red Banner.

Londr Nov 5Ihc threatening attitude of the extrcnists
Holland who have demanded the abdcation Queen VII
hcmina anxiety The Hague according the Daily
Express.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11
-rHE GIRL LEFT BEHIND"
In Line Of Battle,
kennesaw Mountaln. q.
June "a. ~

june eNf AoN4.
Dearest NJ. A.-Hope you are wen.
am as usual, more than well We
have been moving almost every day
since we have been here, eight days.
The two armies are facing each
other, and picket-fighting and she'll
ing is going on day and night. Had
a considerable fight at New Hope
church a few days ago. Looking for
a big fight at any time.
Dear, direct your letters to S. w.
Fowler, Company C, Goth Alabama
Regiment, Shelley's Brigade, Wal
thalPs Division, Folks Corps, Atlanta,
Ga. Do please write and give me
the news. Do hope you will have
fine time going to the protracted
meetings
viii have to close, as the firing
indicates a battle, especially on our
right couple of miles. Our regi-
hent is on little Kennesaw. It is
a fine view. Can see along the lines
two or three miles.
So goodbye, my dear. The shells
go clear over the top of the mountain.
We have very good breastworks.
Will write as often as can.
AS ever, your sincere lover,
S. w. FOWLER.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11

Don't forget the Upton county
soldier boy in the cantonments, or
in the trenches. When you have fins
ished reading your copy Of the Leader
wrap it up securely, write his name
and address on it plainly put one
cent stamp on it and mail it to one
of our boys.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11
TABLE DAMASK

Ten beautiful patterns satin damask, 20
inches wide. Will give excellent wear
Worth $1.OO per yard; price now 75c.
Napkins to match, IL dozen for SIPS.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11

Taken Up.-Red and black spotted
sow, bob-tailed; will weigh about 300
pounds Owner can have same by
proving property and paying for this
advertisement John Watkins, Ports
Farm. 1w*
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11

Wanted.-A middle-aged man, ex.
perienced in bookkeeping to locate
in Covington or Dyersburg, to take
charge of well-established business;
salary and commission Excellent OPP
portunity for advancement. P. 0. Boz
496, Covington, or Box So, Dyersburg.
11jySw.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11
REDUCTION IN MILLINERY

Hats for every summer occasion priced for
quick and final disposal Three hundred hats
grouped into one big lot. Untrimmed shapes,
trimmed hats and banded sailors, formerly
sold up to $500; choice now Toe
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11

For Sale-Registered Holstein bull,
three years old. Not wanting to in
breed, will sell cheap. Also two
small yearling bulls, 81 and 1916
Holstein, respectively. One large,
registered Berkshire SOW with eight
pigs one month old. w. T. Archer,
Covington, Route l. 11jy2w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11

Notice.-If you have any soda hold
ers or soda spoons in your homes or
places of business, we will thank you
to phone us. Union Drug Co.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11
NEW AMOsKEAG GINGHAMs

Three hundred bolts to select from-all
beautiful patterns, in plaids and stripes and
solid shades. All fast colors. Will be worth
4Oc yard this fall Price now 25c.
Three hundred bolts 36-inch percale that
will be worth 35cf for fall. Price now 20c
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11
S1.OO WASH SKIRTS

In light and dark colors, solid shades
and stripes All good styles. Worth up to
$500. All sizes. Your choice, CSC.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11
sIlNlnnlIlEllIIluliIIIlEllllIIIIIIlIIElIIlIIIl
OLD GLORY LONGCLOTH

Thirty-six inches wide Splendid for UNDER
wear; nice and soft. Worth zoe a yard;
price, 15c.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11

Money to Lend.-If you are think
ing of borrowing money on land, come
to see us. 1t costs you nothing to
let US tell YOU our terms. We have
cheap money on the best terms as
to payment Sanford & Barrett. 4j3w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11

For Sale.-0ne 1917 7-passenger
Chandler in good condition. viii
take 5-passenger car if in good con-
dition, as part payment. W. A.
Owen. ie20tf
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11

Wanted.-Hay and field peas. Gov
ington Feed & Produce Co.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11
NEW SILK SKIRTS

Newest styles in plaids and stripes and
black Splendid value. $3.50 to $3.50.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11
NEW WHITE WASH SKIRTS

Made of best quality French gabardine.
All newest styles. $500 values, choice
$3.50.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11
Report Of Condition Of the
First National Bank

at Covington, il the State Of Tennes-
. see, at the Close Of Business on
June %, 1918.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11

For Sale.-Japan hay, 500 per ton;
also some good red clover hay, 1917
crop, $25 per ton; corn, $3.50 per bar
rel. A. P. Smith, at First National
Bank. 23m-tf.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11
ladies' AND MISSES, SUNS

Twenty spring suits, all-wooI, wonderful
values, in solid shades and checks; all good
styles, worth $500 to $22.5O. While they
last, only $3.50.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11

For Sale.-Two good milk cows
Nisbet Hall. je1Stf,
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11

For Sale. - Five-passenger Grant
car, in good condition. See Aubrey
Baxter. 9m-tf
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11
Resources:
209O8685

Resources:
Loans and discounts ...... S209 ,036.35
Oyerdrafts, unsecured ...-. 502.S0
Y. S. Bonds (other than
Liberty Bonds, but in
GLIDING u S. certificates
Of indebtedness:
U. S. bonds deposited to Sc
cure circulation ............ 100000
Liberty Loan bonds:
Liberty Loan Bonds, 8 IL
and 4 per cent, UNI
pledged ........ 7,88171
Payments actually made on
Liberty A Ia per cent
Bonds Third Liberty
Loan ...,..-.. 8,600.04- 16,48175
Bonds, securities. etc, 10th
er than U. S.:
Securities other than U. S.
bonds (not including
stocks owned unpledged 58,O89.1o
Stock of Federal Reserve
Bank $50 per cent Of
subscription ........A..--.... 100000
Furniture and fixtures ...... 100000
Lawful reserve with Fed
eral Reserve Bank ........ 19,766.30
Cash I'M vault Nnd net
banks . ~1 -0. 26,4o9.8l
Checks on other banks in
the same city or town
as reporting bank. 9,914.45
Total of two above
items ...-.,......30,324.46
Checks on banks located
outside of city or town
of reporting bank and
other cash items. .............. $500
Redemption fund with U. S.
j. s. treasurer.~,...,. 100000
War Savings Certificates
and Thrift Stamps ac-
tually owned ................ S29.51
Bills of Exchange secured
by shed receipts for cot
ton 64, 321 .S3
Total .........................$46 6,759.9O
Liabilities:
Capital stock paid in..-..,......$ 60,00000
Surplus fund ..-,-............-.... 100000 /
Undivided profits ..-....,. 11,940.55 |
notes outstand-
ing 6O,0UUUO
Demand deposits (other
than bank deposits) sub
iect to reserve deposits
payable within 80 days:
Individual deposits subject
to check ......................... 204, 914.54 |
Certificates Of deposit due
in less than 80 days 10th
err than for money bor-
roWed) ............................. 24,996.4l |
unpaid ........... 1000 |
Total of demand deposits
(other than bank depos-
its) subject to re-
serve ........4$229, 921.01
Certificates of deposit 10th
rowed ...,,,,..,....,.....,.........- 77,298.84
Bills Payable, other than
with Federal Reserve
Bank, including all obi |
cations repres ,nting mon
ey borrowed, other than
rediscounts .................... 100000 |
Bills payable with Federal
Reserve Bank ......-...,.. 100000
Total ..........................$466, 1890
State of Tennessee, County Of Upton,
IS:
lie. L. WorrelI, cashier Of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that
the above statement is true to the
best Of my knowledge and belief.
E. L. WORRELL, Cashier.
Correct-Attest:
L. P. FLIPPIN
H. X. TEMPLETON
r. M. ROBSON,
Directors
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day OF July, 1918.
G. p. SIMONTON, Clerk.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11
.AGSlEFD
COLUMN

Eight cents per line per in
sertiOn, with a minimum
charge Of twenty-five cents. |
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11

For Sale.-Lookout Mountain pota-
toes, the genuine; $500 per bushel.
Primer & Gillespie.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11

For Sale.-Lookout Mountain po-
tatoes, $500 per bushel. Primer &
Gillespie.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11

Wanted. - Scrap iron, rags and
sacks. Covington Feed & Produce
Go.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
AMERICAN LADY
CORSETS

See the name on each
corsett-a name that has
always stood for superior
corset quality and service
"a name that insures all
that is desirale in corsetry.
Get the right models for
you here now. Priced at
$3.50 to $500.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11

Wanted.-To buy veal calves. Best
prices paid. J. w. Smiths Meat Mar
ext. 21m-tf
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11

Wanted. Eggs, chickens, ducks,
geese, butter, produce. Primer & Gil
lespie.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11

See us at once about our five-year
and ten-year loans. Sanford & Bar
ret. 4jy3w.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11

For .-Bushel bean hampers;
can be used for potatoes. Aubrey
Baxter, Covington. 4jy3w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11

For Sale. Lookout Mountain pota-
toes, the genuine; $500 per bushel.
Primer & Gillespie.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11

For Sale-Good, sound, white corn,
SO per barrel. Phone 274. A. N.
Young, Covington. 6jun-tf.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11
10 DOZEN NEW SPRING SHIRTS

Made of soft madras, French percale,
French cuff coat style, pure pearl buttons.
Worth up to $780, choice 75c.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11

Wanted to Buy-All the eggs and
poultry you have for sale. d. E.
Rose, with w. p. Simonton & Bros,
Brighton. Telephone AGA. 11jy4
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11
NEW CARPETING AND RUGS

The new Sunfast carpetry is new. Guaran-
teed colors-fa fast to sun, fast to water Will
outwear three mating rugs. Several hand
some patterns worth 75c yard, price now 65c
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11
WEAR-TEX Isle HOSE

For Women. Full fashion, double sole,
heel and toe Splendid values. Worth 35c;
choice in black or white, 25c pair.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11
WOMEN'S PARASOLs

In all the newest shades and novelties.
Values in the lot up to $3.50; prices now
$500 to $500.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11
FIFTY DOZEN HUCK TOWELS

Pure white, 1896 inches. viii be wort
this fall 25c each. Price now 15c.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11
COOL SUMMER CLOTHES
For Particular Men

Palm Beach Suits, $3.50 to $1,000.
Mohair suits, $1,000 to $500.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11
BEAUTIFUL WOLFE WAISTS

All the newest styles, with the new rol
collar. Pretty pearl buttons. Worth SITE
Price now SIPS.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-07-11
Is PIECES OF FINE FANCY SILK

In all wanted shades. Satin and taffeta,
plaids and stripes, SO inches wide. Worth
$2.25, price $1.75.
The daily times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1902-1936, 1918-10-05
TERR|F|D EXPLOSION
At SHELL PLANT
Kills More Than a Hundred
Employees and Causes
Damage Far
INTO THE THOUSANDS

Perth Amboy, Oct. 5.-Explosions
following each other in rapid sue
cession in the great she'll loading
plan of the Gillespie Company at
Morgan near here prior to noon to-
day have caused great pecuniary
loss reaching into the thousands of
dollars but has also caused the
death of from rs to 100 employees
according to the estimates
At four o'clock this morning a
terrific blast blew one of the four
naming warehouses to pieces.
Building are being blasted to stop
the flames which are said to have
been raging in the building at that
time. Only 101 of the night shift
out of 1000 have been accounted
for SO far. A number Of the wound
ed have been sent to Elizabeth and
Railway.
Communication with Morgan has
been suspended and the details of
the calamity cannot be ascertained.
Fourteen bodies have been recover
ed.
The daily times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1902-1936, 1918-10-05
EXPLOSIONS AT SHELL LOAD
ING PLANT KILLS 100

Perth Ambroy, N. j., Oct. 5.-A
dozen explosions at the big T. A.
Gillespie she'll loading plant at Nor
gan, N. j., near here have been
heard within the last hour. Between
five and six thousand persons, many
of them women, are employed at the
plant. All available doctors and
ambulances from Perth Ambroy
have been rushed to Morgan.
Fires have broken out at the
plant, which is one of the largest of
its kind in the United States. The
buildings are spread over an area of
several thousand acres. 1t is be-
lieved that more than one unit Of
the plant has been destroyed.
Telephone connection could not be
established with Morgan, but at the
T. A. Gillespie officers at Gillespie.
N. j., nearby it was said that more
than dozen explosions had oc-
Cured at the Morgan plant. Offic-
ials in Gillespie said they had no in
formation as to the extent OF the
damage.
The first explosion starting from
an unknown cause, set fire to one OF
several hundred small buildings Sit
uated for more than two miles along
the Cheesequake creek. The flames
spread from building to building,
starting a series of explosions.
Scores of persons are reported in.
jured and several killed.