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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-17
Plans for labor Dav.

Senator Claude a. Swanson has ac-
cepted the invitation To speak at Mid :
lothian. Chest erheld county. on La Dor
Day, September ?. when patriotic
cele bration viii be held by the Ches
terheld branch of the Red Cross.
There will he a street parade and 4
Brunswick stew dinner among other
features.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-17
Automobile Stolen

DR.. William A Shepherd, Of 2o6
West Grace street. misses his automo-
bile from the garage and evidence
points to it's having been stolen. 1t
was a five passenger machine.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-17

f. ". Miers was arrested and fined
$40 Yesterday for speeding on the Pc
tersburg turnpike. He is from Peters
burg and was brought to the Man
chester court by County Officer Tay-
lor
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-17
speciaI Council Session.

A special session of the common
council has been called for Tuesday
night at O'Clock by City Clerk Al
fred H Mcdowell. under instructions
from President r. Lee Peters. The
tfve-cent fare ordinance will come up
again at this time and the council Will
pass the measure authorizing the ad-
ministrative board to sell water and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-17

Lawrence Lee Kahn, son Of Mrs. NJ.
L. Kahn, has arrived safely overseas
He liz with the infantry.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-17

field scratches.
Score by innings: r. H E.
Boston ..... 900 900 1000 8 2
St. Louis. =. $50 600 00s---S Is 8
Batteries: Rudolph. Crandall and
Wilson; Packard and Gonzales. Um-
pirss: Byron and o'Day.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-17

For refusing to change his seat on
a street car when so requested by
the conductor, John Gibbons. colore1.
was fined $40 yesterday by Magistrate
Franklin.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-17
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Yesterdays Games,

Chicago Philadelphia (postponed) e
New York, 1. Cincinnati. 5.
Boston. o; St. Louis, 8.
Brooklyn. S Pittsburgh. i,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-17
electricity to the federal boiler plant
TO be constructed on the Southsidc
Ere Prevention Day.

Fire prevention day has been
changed from October 9 to November
this year, because OF the liberty
loan work which will be on at the for
mer time,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-17

Cuban's Stick Work.

Cincinnati Aug. 16.---1nefficient
pitching on the part OF the Giants
hoxmen enabled the Reds TO make a
ninth inning rally today and take an
other game from the would be con-
querors OF the Cubs. The score was
! to 4.
The Cuban. Cueto, again accounted
for the victory. Steele started the
final and fatal frame for McGraw, but
lasted only long enough to be touched
for two safe wallops. He was then
relieved by Poll Perritt, Gr.ffith then
sacrificed and Cueto delivered the
necessary hit, sending S, Magee and
Rousch across the plate.
Score by innings: r. II. E
New York .. i. 600 020 002--4 8 2
-incinanti -. 003 000 002--5 s i
Batteries: Toney, Steele, Perritt and
McCarty and Rariden; Schneider and
Wlngo, Umpires: Moran and Rigler
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-17

A Misery man Ia the one who re-
fuses to lend money.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-17
Standing Of the Clubs.
Games Today.

Chicago at New York,
ST. Louis at Washington.
Cleveland at Boston,
Detroit at Philadelphia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-17
THE WEATHER
Department OF Agricuiture.}


washington, Aug. 15.-Forecast;
Nirginia--F Saturday Sunday
partly cloudy, probably showers in
afternoon or by night; not much
change In temperature.
North Carolina-Local rains and
thundershowers Saturday and probably
Sunday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-17
yankees on on Pitching.

New YORK, Aug. lb.--The Indians
completely demoraiized the Yankees
pitching staff this afternoon and won
the anal game of the series IL to 1
Huggins used three twirlers in a vain
sffort to stop the Redskins onrush
The Indians did all their counting in
Two big innings--seven in the fourth
frame and FIVE in the eighth. Joe
Wood made a clean steal of home for
The nrst Cleveland tally. Ferguson
the third Yankee twirler, who re-
placed Saunders in the eighth. walked
, Turner. forcing In the last of the
aosen runs.
score by innings: r.. II. f.
Cleveland 900 TOO 050--12 II |
New York 900 900 002-- 4 3 8
Batteries: Combe and O'Neill: Fin
neran. Saunders. Ferguson and Wal
.ers. Umpires: Dineen and Hide
brand.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-17
Rostons Shut Out.

ST Louis, Aug. l6.-The Boston
.hrayes dropped the opening game of
me series to the Cardinals s to o..
packard twirled for the locals and
allowed but three blows. Rudolph
started for Boston, but ten hits in
>the first two innings, coupled with two
.srrors and a walk, gave ST. Louis eight
runs Doc Crandall, who relieved Ru-
helnh, pitched fine ball. allowing six
NJ N atx ianinss. four Of them In
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-17
Visitors Outx,iaSsed.

Pittshurg. Aug. 1.-THE Dodgers
defeated The Pirates here today TO /.
Cheney was a puzzle TO the Buccaneers
all the way. while eight timely hits,
combined with three errors, gave the
Dodgers their comparatively easy vic
tory. Meyer started the game for the
Bezdek crew, but was forced to re-
tire In the sixth inning. Saunders
finished the game and held the visitors
scoreless for the last three frames.
Score by innings: II. Fl. T..
BROOKLYN .. 500 coz o0o--5 10 0
PittsburE ,.,, coo COL o0o-i & J
Batteries Cheney and Miller /;
Mayer. Saunders and Schmidt. Smith.
umpires. KLEIN and Enslie.
~ Do rhia AZ Oh ira 60. rAnrf raEnN Il :
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-17
DETROIT IS. VICTOR
IN SIXTEEN FRAMES
'oore OF Teams Was Tied With Six
Runs in Fatal Ninth
Inning
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Yesterdays Games.

Chicago, 0; Boston, 2.
St Louis. 5: Philadelphia 2.
Detroit. 8; Washington. Z.
Cleveland, IL; New York, 4.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-17
Sta nciing OF the Clubs.

Games Today.
Philadelphia at Chicago.
New York at Cincinnati.
Boston at ST. Louis.
Brooklyn at Pittsburg.
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Boston, Aug l6.-The Red Sex reg
istered a 2 TO 0 shut out in the final
grapple with the worlds champions
White Sox today. The game was play
ed in an hour and fifteen minutes, and
there was an abundance OF Arst ball
hitting.
Bush kept the White Sox hits scat
tered and never was IN danger The
Red Sox got TO Cicotte in the first and
second. hammering him hard. Young
Mostil successor to Eddie Collins, dis
tinguished himself by making a fine
running catch.
Score by innings. Il. X. l..
Chicago ... 600 600 000--o 5 0
Boston ......I10 600 00s--a y Q
Batteries Cicotte and Schalk. Bush
and Meyer. Umpires: O'Loughlin and
Evans,
Game OF Swat
Philadelphia, Aug. 1.-THE Browns
closed their series with the Phillies
today with a victory of to 2 Heavy
swattng by Sisler, Demmitt and Tohin
and Henry featured.
ST Louis. .... 100 22o 0oo--5 II 0
Philadelphia :. GEO col oIo---2 &
Batteries; Davenport and SEVERED;
johnson, Pearson. Gregg and McAvoy
Jmpires: Owens and MoriaIity.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-17

DR.. and Mrs. Edgar Polo have an
nounced the engagement of their
daughter. Miss Judith Newton Polo,
10 Newton Wylie. son of j. II. NElie,
of Toronto Ontario, Canada. Mr..
wyiie is director of feature and press
publicity for the Canadian victory
loans. and first met Miss Polo on a
visit here following his return from
England last spring, where he had
passed a year in war work.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-17

Philadelphia at Chicago; postponed
rain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-02

SECTION A 1-Enemy continues violent hammer ing of allied line. French military critics much irore confident
 100000 German troops being used in battle e--General March. chief of staff. thinks enemy offensive has reached it's flood 3-News of Red Cross. 4-Editorial comment. Ned Brace Wage increase of street car rnen : being considered Women begin work on war savings campaign. 6-Teachers 6 apply Tor work during vaca lion. s--News from Mississippi capital. 9A-lndications point 10 quiet state campaign. 1o-l1--SportS.
 SECTION | 2-3-4s5-News of automobiles. g. Famous American hero now fight ing in France l0--Mc i1achern dies from injuries at Ensley hospital
 SECTION c 1-2-3 -4--News oi society. 5-Some interesting ticts about kiIby G. Fashions. 7--Carpenters letter. S--Amusements. 9-Markcts. SECTION D Comic supplement.
 SECTION Rotogravure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-02
RED CROSS AUCTION

Washington, June 1.--(Special) Fer the Red Cross there will be sold at auction in Birmingham July 4. 50 highly bred Hereford bulls. donated by the American Shorthorn Breeders as- sociation. The finest of these fine buls, so judged by the authority ap- pointed by the association, will be bought by President Wilson. who will make payment In the sum of sl. the bill to be brand new and autographed.
 There will thereupon follow stimu- lated bidding. not only for this bull. the porperty of the President. but the bill, autographed by the President.
 This plan was preached in Washing ton today by Robert Jemison, and it struck Senator Rankhead so favora- bly that he submitted it to the secre- tary of the President. There is no doubt but that the President will extend his indorsement Monday. It Is anticipated that as result of the sale the Red Cross will be materially bene- fitted. and Alabama cattle growers, by the possession Of 50 excellent bulls, benefited in like degree
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-02
German Official Report

official evening Therry ing all the way"
  southwest of Cauny the the strong positions Cuts and south of Berancourt
  fighting far Nouvron and Fontenoy"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-02
Baker Praises Alabamian
 for Brilliant Handling of Army Money Bill
.UNDERWOOD'S PLAN
 TO SHORTEN SENATE DEBATE IS FAVORED
Limited Cloture Rule Seems Certain of doption--Alabama Item Holds Up the Rivers and Harbors Appropriation Bill
By HUGH W. ROBERTS.

Washington, June 1.--tSpecial.) Following the passage of the army appropriation bill. authorizing the ex- penditure of sums vastly in excess of any other bill ever presented to Con- gress. In the record breaking time of three legislative days. Newton D. Ba- ker, Secretary of War. in his own handwriting, indited the following Ict- ter to Representative Dent of Alabama. chairman of the House committee on military affnfrS.
 ''rhe splendid support given the war department and the army by you and the committee and your own bril- liant handling of the bill filled mo with gratitude.
 Our boys who are fighting&wi be stirred and stimulated by these de- bates and we in tho department who have labored through the long and painful process of preparation are all happy that we have the strong and helpful cooperation of the conlmittee which has had the best opportunity to appraise our work
 T really think you can hardly know how much what you have done will help in the war cheering my associ- atcs and by informing the country as to what has been done Gratefully and cordially yours, NEWTON D. BAKER"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-02

The text of the statement reads: of powerful attacks by the Germans along the whole front comprised be- tween the Oise and the Marne. Our troops, after alternate advances and withdrawals, have given no ground ex- cept before forces superior in num- bers, inflicting heavy losses on the enemy.
 Between the Disc and the Aisne we withdrew our positions to the north ern outskirts of Carlepont wood and as far as Fontenoy.
 "All the enemy attempts west and south of Soissons. as far as north of Vierzy were in vain.
 Farther to the south the battle has taken on character of particular vio- lence on both sides of the Ourcq. The enemy is master of Chouy and Nei,iy- St. Front.
 STILL HOLD -THIERRY |
 Our troops are maintaining the battle on the line of villers-Ne Fauroy. Priez. Monthiers and Etrepilly. We hold Chauteau-Thie
 "On the north bank of the Marne there is no change On our right. in the region of the road between Dor mans and Rheims we have maintained our positions, notably north of Vile En Tardenois. notwithstanding the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-02
American Casualty List


 Washington, June 1.-The army vas- ualty list today contained 5. names, divided as follows;
 Killed in action $, died of wounds G, died of disease 10. died of nirplnnc nc cident I, wounded severely IF, wounded slightly II, missing in action 3.
 Officers named were.
 Lieut. James D. Ward, Houston, Tex Lieut. Lee V. Farnum, New York, and Lieut. Andrew Pheterson. Lamberton, Minn.. severely wounded.
 Lieut. Hugh L. Sutherland, Benoit. Miss, previously reported severely wounded. now reported slightly wound.d.
 Southern men included in the list be- sides Lieutenant Ward, are:
 Died of Wounds--Private Joseph Frank. 1928 St. Peter street, New Orleans, La.
 Died of Dsea ase- Private William c. Hostetter. R. r. D. 5, Oklahoma City, Okla.
 Wounded Severely Edgar c. Lewis, Ashland. N. c.
 Wounded slightly--Prvate Henry L.. Amonette, Randolph Macon Heights. Lynchburg, Va.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-02
By the Associated Press

cntPes
 With their touching linking with the Pardy battle the their offensive hammerng the allied line violently with the hope crushing the salient the Marne and the O They of mil lion in this effort
 Although the of the Marne stretch miles Tierry have attempt the only efforts this direction These vigorously repused by the French.
 The trend the effort westward and with this seemingly fully deeoped General Foc dispong his resist it. Already the French be considerable strength the path the of the road and the from Paris Saturday mentions successful resistance pressure which is being exerted strength
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-02
S1,0OO,OOO WORTH ARMY EQUIPMENT.
 DESTROYED BY FIRE
Warehouses of U. s. Arsenal at St. Louis Burned. Enemy Incendiary
 Suspected

St. Louis, June The fire was declared to be under con- trol at 12::30. The loss was confined to the two warehouses and their contents.
 St. Louis, June l. Ware houses Nos. 23 and "A at the United States arsenal here were destroyed by fire just be fore midnight tonight with a loss of army equipment stored there estimated by the police at more than $1,00O,000. Numerous other warehouses are in the path of the fire, winch early this morning vas mot under control, every avail able fire fighting facility in the city being called out to combat the flames, which threaten more than $6,0O0,O00 worth of army supplies within the large depot.
 A report was current that the origin of the fire was incendiary and substance was given to this belief by the taking into custody by the police |of an Austrian, an enemy alien, who was captured within the stockade shortly after an explosion was heard, which is believed to have started the fire. Another explosion is said to have partially wrecked one of the Warehouses,
 Details of the fires extent or cause are meager, as military authorities immediately took charge, and throwing a heavy guard of soldiers around the enclosure, refused to admit others than fire fighting units.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-02
Germans Are Using Their Artillery Against Peasants
 of Ukrainia in Revolt


 Washington, June 1.-The Germans are using artillery to put down the peas ants revolt in Ikrania. rad aisratehes received here today from the Petrosrad telegraph bureau. The resolutionarles are said to he burning the forests, de- '~stroy.ng crops and refusing to surrender agricultural implements.
 Other teports received said the delegate ef the likraiuan government in confer ence have demanded the withdrawal frori he Ukraine of all Soviet troops. ths repatriation of UkFainiau citizens the scstoration ol their property and the re- 'urr Of railway materials appropria.e1 ey tie SoXiet forces.
 The soviet dclesates accepted the ,.s- taands in rrineiple the adviees say nut propose hostilities come to an end firs;i. 1'nis the ukrainian delegates arc sala to have refused.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-02

continuous pressure of the enemy. The situation remains the same north and northwest of Rheims. Southeast of l that town a violent enemy attack, sup ported by tanks. drove us momentar- fly from Fort Pompelle on the railroad, but an immediate counter attack by our troops regained the fort and re- established our positions entirely We took more than 200 prisoners and four tanks. AERIAL FIGHTING "On May 31 aerial fighting contin- | ued along the battle front Our air
 men attacked with their usual dash enemy airplanes. 23 of which were brought down and l4 gravely dam aged. Enemy captive. balloons were
 harassed without respite. being forced frequently to make landing Their observation work has been consider ably interfered with. and six of them
 were destroyed. Our observers hays ] never ceased to mark out the enemy lines and send information to the com
 manders concerning enemy movements. They have carried out reconnaissances day and night as far as Vervins. Guise Le Chauteau and Hirson.
 Finally, in the entire battle zone our escadrilles have employed their machine guns against German troops on the march. inflicting serious loss-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-02
CROWDER CALLS FOR
 24,674 DRAF TMEN
 FOR SPECIAL WORK

Washington. June IA call for 24.s74 draft registrants of grammar school education, to be sent to special training schools. was isued today by Provost Marshal General Crowder The men will he taken from s6 states, The order directs the mobilization of Aail except 1900 of the men on June 15. khe 1900 are to go on June 20, 2 and gs. Local boards were instructed to Z accept volunteers until June '. After wards the quotas will be filled by draft
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-02

breaking the enemys resistance. have reached ale heights of Neuilly and north of Chateau-Thierry. Between Chateau-Thierry and east of Dormal.s we have reached the Marne. From the Marine to the west of Rheims we fought our way toward the Verneuil- -Olizy Sarcy -Champigny line. yesterdays fighting again resulted in the bringing in of several thou sand prisoners and rich booty. Tn the last two days we have shot down 3G enemy airplanes.
 The artillery battle revived fre- quently. Local attacks by the enemy
 south of Ypres failed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-02

Desperate counter attacks were de- livered by the French with fresh di- visions, which were brought up by railway and motor cars. against the troops advancing across the Soissons- Hartennes road. In the evening bit ter fighting was decided in our fa- vor
 we pursued the retreating enemy IS far as the heights to the east. of ChaI- dun, vierry and Blanzy.
 "On both sides of the Ourcq river we have crossed the Soissons- Chateau Thierry road and, again and again
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-02
British Official Report

"on the remainder of the British front there is nothing to report beyond the usual artillery activity on both sides.
 The number of German prisoners captured by us during the month of May is 1l5s, including 2s officers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-02
WANT PURCHASING JOB

Washington, June i,--(SpeciaL) Since the announcement in The Age Herald that Birmingham would be the center of purchasing zone of the war department, Senator Bankhead and Underwood and W. P. c. Harding, gov ernor of the federal reserve board, have been inundated with applications of those regarding themselves capa- blc of discharging the duties of pur- chaser In chief.
 The strongest applicants are w. N. Malone and J. T Yearnan. It is not yet ascertained whether civilians would be called upon to aid officials of the government in making purchases.
 As $ matter of fact no official am
 tContinucd on Page Two.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-02
Cloth From Paper.

Washington July l.-Paper textiles haze been found to provide an excellent substitute for cotton, according to of- ficial dispa tches. today from Norway The largest Norwegian textile factory has begun the production of fabric com posed of "a per cent paper and 25 per cent cotton, especially suited for blouscs. dresses and curtains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-02

London, June l. - Field Marshal Haig's report from British headquar- r- ters in France tonight says:
 "In the course of the fighting in the neighborhood of Aveluy wood. reported this morning, our troops advanced their line by successful local attacks and captured over 30 prisoners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-02
700, 900 Enemy Troops Being Thrown Into
 Present Big Battle
Since Beginning of Offensive Week Ago Many Fresh Divisions Have Been Brought Forward in Order to Maintain Density on Con-
 tinually Lengthening Line
By the Associated Tres.

With French France June 1The increasing battle The general idea should Since that time the line of battle has
 
 hrought the and thrown into the fight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-02
American Official Report

Washington June r several repulses the Germans apparently
  by the General Pg today, the all points by the American The shooting down of another hostile is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-02
MRITER wATcHEs BATTLE

The correspondent watched the enemy 5 movements in this vicinity which were plainly visible in the brilliant sunshlns z. All then efforts tended westward. The allied artillery is making splendid pra r tice on the German troops.
 For the moment the, enemy is aiming chiefly at Chateau-Thierry and the Ourcq valley, which he is attemDtins to reach from two directions. His troops arc seeking to force their way south ward from Fere-En- Hardenois tnroush Oulchy and Neiiy-St- Front. At the same time he is seeking to push from the northward. near soissons. in the ai- rection of Vicrzy.
 The French inflicted terrible losses 'n the enemy near 5oissons. Alice aviators are coming prominently into action There were many aerial en- counters yesterday Bombing squadrohs I'dropped explosives on the enen,y's trooss in movement and at concentration points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-02

The Germans at last reports fhad succeeded in penetrating from three and a half to four miles at points of this road. They were stopped for the time beinga at least, at Chaudun, three miles from the road which the French first lost and then retook in desperate fight ing, and likewise before Chouy and Neiully-St. Front to the south. Just below Soissons the crown princes troops were forced back on the Crise. which runs on a north and south line through the. town. In the en- agreements on this front, sev- eral hundred prisoners were taken by the French and in the Soissons fighting, especially, the Germans suffered terrific punishment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-02
French Official Report

attacks the office nctng by overwhelming nunbe