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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-18
MACK HURLS HIS OEF|AT
NATIONAL COMMISSION
Applies to Court for Injunction
Opposed to Baseball's Su-
preme Bench Ruling

Cleveland. o, June IS.-The national
baseball agreement between the Ameri-
can and National Leagues is in danger of
being abrogated AS a result of q suit filed
in Common Pleas Court YESTERDAY by
Manager Connie Mack, of the Philadel-
phia Americans, asking for an injunction
restraining the Boston Nationals from in
terfering with his player, Pitcher Scott
Perry, awarded to the Boston Nationals
by a majority vote OF the National Base
ball Commission.
Perry was purchased by Boston from
the Atlanta club last year, partial pay
ment being made After II days OF bench
duty Perry left the Boston club lie
was not on the Boston reserve list last
winter. and Manager Mack signed him as
a free agent and he pitched three full
games and part of another this season be-
fore the BOSTON club put i'll claim for
him. according to Manager Mack
Recently President August Hermann,
of the National Commission. with Presl-
dent John X. Tcncr. of the National
League. concurrIng. and President Is. Is.
johnson, of the American League, DIS
senting, awarded Perry 10 the Boston Ma
tionals
Manager Mack refues 10 abide by the
decision and SAYS he will fight TO hold
Perry
FIRST DEFIA NCE OF y. c.
The situation is one of the most unusual
that has ever occurred IN the history of
the game 1t is the first time that the
National Commission, the supreme arbiter
of baseball, has been dcficd by a club
or magnate within the pale of its protec-
ton and influence. and the most strprls-
ing angle of the affair IS the fact that
Connie Mack, never accused by his worst
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-18

Washington. June Is Persistent re-
ports that the Provost Marshal General :
office has decided that the work or fight
order should not be allowed To interfere
with major league baseball players this
season led to an authoritative statement
yesterday that no ruling on the subject
had been made
II was stated that Gen Crowder adj
hered TO his original announcement that
the question would be passed upon by
President Wilson in the regular way when
the occasion arises on an appeal from
local boards decision.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-18
HUNS RECORD SMASHED.

Alameda Gal, June Is. Harold krie-
ger of Honolulu broke two worlds swim
ming records in one race here Saturday.
Using the back stroke he swan 400
meters in 627 2-5 and 440 yards in $50.
The 400 meters mark previously was
held by Otto Kuellmer of Germany, who
made the distance in 1912 in $50 Is:
The previous best time for the 440 yard
event was held by Unwin of England,
whose time was 6.47 Is.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-18
NATIONAL LEAGUB.
SCHEDULE FOR TODAY
AMERICAN LEAGUE,

AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Athletics nj Boston.
Dctroit-St. Louis not sch duled
Washington atNew York.
Cleveland Mt Chicago.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Boston At Philadelphia.
New York at Brooklyn
Chicago at Pittsburg.
Cincinnati at st. Louis.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-18
YESTERDAYS GAMES.

AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Cleveland, 8; Athletics, 3.
Boston, 8; 81. Louis, o.
Now York, 8; Detroit, (called to
catch train.
Washington, 3; Chicago, l.
NATION LEAGUE.
Phillies, Q; Pttsburg, 3 10 innings.
New York, 2; Cincinnati, /.
Brooklyn, 4; Chicago, 3.
Boston, 4; ST. Louis. ! first game.
Boston, A. ST. Louis, 2 (second
game).
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-18
SCHEDULE FOR TONORRO w.

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Athletics at Boston
Detroit at st Louis.
Washington at New York.
Cleveland at Chicago
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Boston ut Philadelphia.
New York at BROOKLYN
Chicago at Pittshurg
Cincinnati AT St. Louis
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-18
Pocket Billiard Tournament.

Pats last night defeated Higgins, 100
to 81 in the Colonial pocket billiard
tournament Allen will play Huff tonight,
and if Huff wins he stands a good chance
of winning the tournament.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-18
LANDER SETS RECORD.

Stockholm, June ls-A. lander, the
Swedish runner yesterday ran 1000
meters in 5 minutes 80 2-5 seconds. The
time is said to be record.
In June Of last year Zander in the
Stadium at Stockholm covered 1000
meters in minutes 8 seconds, which
was said at the time to be a worlds
record. The American Amateur Athletic
Union records do not contain any figures
for the 1000 meter run.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-18

Il let Boresum have S. this morning.
Don't YOU know he'll never pay YOU
back"
"Of course
"Then why lend hun money
1T worth So To me not TO see BoreSum
for six months Birmingham Age
Herald
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-18
$500. 900 FOR NEW SHOPS.
Railroad Administration to Enlarge N. Y
c. Plant Near Williamsport. Pa.

Williamsport, Pa, June lS.-An ap-
preparation of over $500, 900 has been
made by the Railroad Administration for
extensive development and enlargement
of the New York Central shops near
Jersey Shore. according to an announce
ment received here today.
The development Will include new car
shop. and new machine and blacksmith
shops, as well as improved equipment and
power plant.
Work will be started nj once and is
expected to make the shops one of the
most extensive in this section OF the east,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-18
STATE FAIR RACES.
The events are

Entry blanks are out for the Delaware
State Far races. September 2, 3, +, ). q.
Early closing events close June 20
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-18

Every Evenings classified advertise
ments bring results. Proved to the salts
faction Of many and will be 10 YOU ADV
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-19
RHEIMS total ruin;
CATHEDRAL WRECKED
Week of Fire and German
Shells Level Famous
French City.

Paris, April 19.-Rheims, which
has been on fire for a week, is now
nothing but a great pile of smoking
ruins. During the past week the Ger
mans have fired more than 100, 900
shells into the heart of the city, ac-
cOrtiing to the correspondent of LIE
Matin, and the flames from burnin &
buildings can be seen by aviators 60
and 70 miles away.
There are no traces of streets and
thoroughfares, which have disap-
peared from view under the accumu-
lation Of debris. Ancient buildings In
the Place Royale and the market place
and the Musicians House, which dates
from the 18th century, have been re-
ducct to dust and ashes.
The vaulting of the famous Rheims
cathedral, the correspondent says, Is
falling stone by stone and soon there
will be nothing left of the ediflce but
the west front and the pillars. Shells
are still bursting all around the build
ing.
Notwithstanding the terrible bonn
bardmcnt, 40 Paris firemeu are still in
the city working to save the furniture
and portable effects of the inhabitants
Some Of them have lost their lives
With the Paris firemen are some local
firemen, one Of whom, Sergeant ESoi
has been on duty in Rheims since the
outbreak of the war and has been
wounded IA times.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-19
AMERICAN DIVISIONS
TO FINISH OFF foe
French General Says Our
Soldiers Will Be Deciding
Factor in End.

Ottawa, April 19.-One of the fore
most French generals, who command
ed the three French divisions in the
heavy fighting previous to April Z,
declared to the correspondent with
the French armies that there was mo
quitting in the present battle situa-
ton, but, on the contrary, we have
every ground for confidence both in
Picardy and F'landers.'
The correspondent dispatch by
Reuters here quotes the general as
follows:
THE course of this battle, like all
others, especially was the same. Each
side would continue to ply blow and
counter blow, endeavoring by weight
Of mum bers or superior skill to find
the weak points in the enemy's ar
mour and each endeaVoring to retain
sufficient reserves to turn the scale
when the decisive moment was
reac ched.
after four years we are now only
within sight of this decisive point.
The Germans have still got in France
unused reserves and fresh divisions.
The battle will proceed and the next
shock must be expected as soon as
the flood pouring In through Bail
! luel toward Habebrouc is checked.
The battle may continue a month or
more, but the entente will continue
until the enemy's forces are exhaust
ed and his mum erical superiority
worn down to the vanishing point.
Then our turn will come, with the
help Of American divisions.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-19
CHAMBERLAIN BILL
TO STOP LYNCHING
Military Man Sees In 1t Protection
Against Mob Rule
END TAR AND FEATHER REIGN
Aliens Laughing ut Military Authori-
tics Because of Lack of Power,
Norman I'll. White of BroOl1Iine,
Mass, Tells Senate Committee.

Washington, April 19.--Passage of
the bill introduced by Senator Cham
berlain, placing under control of the
military authorities all cases involv-
ing violation of the espionage act, is
imperative for the protection of aliens
in this country, Norman H. White,
Brookline, Mass, of the military in
telligence section of the army today
told the senate military committee.
The non-paSsage of this bill, he said.
"only means a few more items daily
telling of the tarring and feathering
of aliens and the riding of women
on rails and hanging perhaps Of in
nocent aliens"
The department Of justice, he said
is overworked with the ordinary
criminal work incidental to the war.
Aliens are beginning to laugh at
the military authorities because of
their lack Of authority. he said.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-19
SALUTE OLD GLORY.
Common Councils Contribution to
City Jnfuricd in Park Today.

Salute old Glory. Once again the
Stars and Stripes float to the brcezes
al the top Of the flag staff in Cen
tlal park. a large flag, l0x15 feet,
was purchased yesterday by Alder
man \. NJ. PaOnessa and Fl. p. Rich
ards, acting for the members of the
common council who donated the
money. and it was unfurled this
morning.
Frank Naples, acting janitor of the
city building, has been instructed to
see that the flag is displayed each
day and is taken in at SundoWn.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-19
Germans Completely Repulsed.

london, April 19.The Germans completely repuIse
attack they launched yesterday around Givency the
of the Lys 'front.' the office announced today M
ceased after heavy losses the had only
able limited footing at two points OF the
British deenses Six different German divisions i'll
learned engaged in the unsuccessful attack in
Givcnchv-S Venant sector.
The enemy launched further attacks last evening sout
KENNEL These broken by the British artillery and
chine gun fire.
change the situation along the entire BrI
during the night which passed comparative quiet with
exception OF activity by the artillery both sides.
attacks against the line the KENNEL sector the reIf
of which reported took place yesterday morning
In enterprises various during the night
British CAPTURED prisoners and machine guns.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-19
embassy Washington Announces italian Regiments Form Right Wing OF ALI
Armes-Olandos Statement Cheered in Chamber of Deputies
Governor Holcomb Calls on Connecticut to
Rally to Support of Third Liberty Loan

Hartford April 19Governor Hocomb proclamation issued
the that
1t the critical hour of the war"
follows:
''State of Connecticut
Hi Exccllency, H.
Proclamation
O
the high
be to
to
in
a
H.
I.
His nency's Command,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-19
PRESIDENT BURNS HAND.
Craps Hot Pipe While Climbing From
British Tank

Washington, April 19.-President
Wilson rode around the white House
grounds today in the British army
tank Brittania which was brought
here from Buffalo for use in the Lib
erty loan campaign. He craWled
through hole in the side of the tank
and thoroughly inspected its working
parts.
In climbing out of the tank the
president grasped q hot pipe and
burned his hand slightly. The burn
it was aftcrWard said was not serious
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-19
CABINET CHANGES UPHELD


London, April 19.--With few eXcep-
tions the British press supports the
changes in the cabinet announced yes
terday.
The Daily Mail, which is among the
exceptions, says that in order not to
embarraSs the government the North
cliffe press has rcfrained from criti-
C1Sm of many q matter that needed it
and it is protesting now against the
political re-shuffle which gives office to
feeble politicians like Mr.. Cham ber-
lain, who is publicly saddled with re-
sponsibility for the Mesopotamia
failure.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-19
Germans Exhausted by Alta.

With the British Army in /
April 19 (By the Associated Pr
Exhausted by the failure of
days attacks on the Giyenc
Bassee canal front, the G.,
made no further movement
the night and on the greater !
the Flanders front quiet prevail
morning.
The British established
line west of Robecq on the
west part of the Lys battlefro|
capturing ground at Rick du
farm yesterday afternoon.
KENNEL hill still was being
bombarded this morning in p|
ton for fresh assaults by th|
mans.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-19
DRIVE AGAINST LOAFERS
Gov. Bcccl<man of Rhode Island
Signs Bill Forcing Men Between
rs and so to Go to Work.

Providence, April 19.-Governor
Beeckman signed an act today, passed
by the general assembly, requiring
every man between the age of IS
and so years to be employed at least
SO hours a week. The act is similar
to the New Jersey anti -loafing law"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-19
GREGORY'S AID RESIGNS
Charles Warren Of Boston Retircs as
Assistant Attorney General and
Leaves at Once.

Washington. April 19.-The resig-
nation Of Charles Warren of Boston
as assistant attorney general effec-
tive at once, was announced today at
the department of justice. Attorney
General Gregory has accepted the
resignation.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-19
British Line More secur,,

Ottawa, April 19.-The Brit
tie line is more secure than 1t !
for days, justifying the belief
enemy may be held in their
positions, says. Reuters disp1
ceived from London today.
There was only one point in
battle area where the eneny
anything, this being opposite
Of Hinges.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-19
KOBBER WEARS TRENCH HAT

Chicago, April 19.-An armed rob
bcr wearing soldiers trench cap
boarded Il Michigan Central passenger
train from the East late last night at
Il suburban station and robbed the
dining car conductor, who was alone
az the time, of S236
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-19
French Attack at Amiens- Gle


With the French Army in
April Is (By The Associated ri
The French administered a shd
back today to the German
which, since the great push, hal
hammering away in an attempt
astride the railroad connecting
with C1ermont. The attack bl
dawn along the front east exl
about five miles between Thent
Mailly- Several
Germans were captured and i'm
points seized.
Before the French went o
top the Germans sent over pd
shells. The French artillery 4
tions were most vigorous, then
fantry went forward in a der
with a fine rain. The soldie
over their knees in mud.
northern flank they soon carl
heights. In the center anotha
of infantry entered Senat wood
enemy gun emplacements WI
Tended the approach to Castel
duced by grenades and rifteme
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-19
P. F. KING REAPPOlNTED
Mayor George A. QuigIcy Again Names
Chairman of Police Commission
Other Appointments.

Mayor George A. Quigley today re-
APPOINTED Patrick F. King as a mem
Der of the police commission. Mr..
Kings term is the only one to expire
on the police commission this year.
and his new appointment is for four
years. At present Mr.. King is chair
man Of the commission and is regard
ed as an excellent official.
Thomas II. Kehoe has also been re-
appointed on the board of water com =
rnissioners, and reappointments were
also signed for John e. Downes and
John O'Brien as members Of the board
of public works.
William j. Farley and John W. AL
len have been reappointed members of
the board Of compensation and as
sessment.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-19
SHIP MISSING 81 DAYS DOCKS.

A Canadian Atlantic Port, April / g.
The schooner Jean Campbell, 64
days from a Nova Scotia port with
a cargo of -four, has arrived here.
Relatives of the crew had been wear
ing mourning, having given the vessel
up as lost.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-19
BONBARD BELGIAN COAST.

Amsterdam. April 19.-German
torpedo craft bomharded the coast
between Dunkirl and Nieuport, be-
hind the allied lines in Flanders, yes
terday morning, says an official state
ment from Berlin today
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-19
COL. GEORGE POPE ILL.

Hartford, April 19.-Col. George
Pope president, and later receiver for
the Pope Mfg. Co, is critically i'll at
his home no. 63 Concord street. He
has been confined to his home for
some time.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-19

man PariShioncrs and Says His Ea-
fully Served Notwithstanding Ban
on Anything That Threatens Amer
ica," Says Rev. DR.. I'll. III. Bcattys.
German publications will be elm
mated and other foreign language
newspapers coming out under the ap-
prevail of the Methodist Book concern
will be affected if the action of the
New York East conference finally
acts favorably on recommendations
made to the committee at the con-
ference at its moving session. Flu
ture action of the conference was
forecasted in the discussion Of the
German publica tionS. 1t may develop
that the home mission support to for
eign speaking churches will be with
drawn unless at least one of the Sun
day services is conducted in English.
The purpose of the action is to fur
ther the Americanization idea and to
stamp out any foreign propaganda.
The German national spirit came in
for scathing criticism. There are
Germans and Germans" said District
superintendent e. G. Richardson Of
the Brooklyn north district, in his
advocacy of the withdrawal of homo
mission support of foreign speaking
churches unless services in English
are conducted on Sunday. Recently
he returned from the section Of the
west, where 10000 voted disloyalty
10 the United States," and he cited
that as an example of the necessity
FOR the advancement - the Amer
lcanization idea. Recently he talked
with q German woman who spoke
English badly. He remarked to her
that she must have recently come to
This country and her reply was that
she had come to this country as a
bride so years ago. She had been
attending German publications that
we would not approve of. l have
seen comments glorying in German
Successes," said DIR. Richardson.
DR.. H. H. Beattys, of New Rochelle,
y Y V one of the leaders in the dis
,ussion, declared his disapproval OF
publications in German, doing SO as a
var measure. He doubted if there
we're many German-American Method
he church should start a propaganda
o that they will know English.
THE Germans are the only race
hat have conserved their nationality
n the face of American institutions
7hev have their annual meetings fol
hat purpose. The Germans charac
.erize Americans as 'check-Writers
md say we have no country. German!
rave their 'vaterland, the Frencl
heir 'Patrie,' but Americans have
rothing, so one German military ofii
!er was quoted as having said to
french officer. Coming to the defens
# America, the Frenchman said:
"'Why, they have their Star-Span
lied Banner and their flag.
THE German then declared: Ihat
10 flag; that's just statistics referrln
o the 40 stars and the bars. Tn
ame has come for America to be ~
ler cent. American. Anyone Wh
tands up in defense Of Germany doe
10 at his own peril. 1t Is time to pu
he ban on anything that threaten
american institutions"
Dr. David G. DOWney gave the re
,ort of the Methodist book committe
which included a recommendation TO
he suspension of German publication
which will go to the Methodist bool
concern. Amendments to include q re
Iucticn IN the publications in othe
CONTINUED On Eleventh PaGe).
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-19
Wine Out Machine Gun Nests.

Paris April 19-The French last night reduced German
chine GUN nests of yesterdays attacks souhe
Amens the war office announces. There heavy art
fighting this region.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-19

Rome April 1S-Premer Orlando announced in the cham
deputies today Italian troops would be dispatched to
battlefront in France.
The announcement which was received with storm OF
plause follows:
Italy having followed with admiration the heroic efforts
the western 'front.' could not
absent battlehelds of France She wishes bring
her allies tangible proof of solidarity and soon the coo
regiments will fly the fields of Picardy beside tt
French American, Belgium and Portuguese
sealing union which between the allied peoples
governments
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-19
Defeat Suffered by Germans
Attempt to Break Through Near Giyenc
---Gunfire Blocks Assaults South of KeI
mel---Six Enemy Divisions Fail to Gain

Washington, April 1s.-Italan regiments already are
France and form the right wing of the allied armies,
Italian embassy announced today.
In making the the embassy gave out ra
dispatch from Rome saying Premier Orlando had announced
Italian division would be in the thick of the battle.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-19

Springfield, Mass, April 19.-The
Bosch Magnetic CO., plant here is one
OF the largest in the world devoted to
the manufacture Of ma gnetOS, it is
said larg" number of German
officials WAS connected with tho con-
Germ. Most Of these have formed q
colony in SouthWick, a few miles from
here.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-19

New York. April 9.-Admission
was made here today by e. l.. Schurz,
temporary president of the Bosch
Magnetic Co., taken over by the gov
ernment that all its stock is owned
in Germany. Mr.. Schurz, an Amer
lean citizen, formerly was counsel
and secretary of the concern.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-19
BOSCH PROPERTIES SEIZED
Plants at Springfield, Mass, and
Plainiicld, n. j., Shown to Be
H,nctny OVned-To Name Directors

Washington, April 19.-The gov
ernment has taken over the big plants
of the Bosch Magnetic Co. at Spring
field, Mass, and Plainfield, N. j., and
directors will be named by Alien
Property Custodian Palmer to con-
duct their operations. Investigation
showed, it was announced today, that
the company is entirely enemy owned.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-19
WEATHER..

Hartford, April i9.--t'orc-
cast FOR New BRITAIN and Ni-
t'1tsy: Fair, continued rooi
tonight end Saturday.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-19
Elimination of Publ
cations in KaiSer's
Tongue is Order to
Book Committee
EYNBROOK PASTOR
STANDS BY FLOCK

Rev. George w. Rocsch Defends Ger
man Parishioners and Says His IA
thcr and Many Others Have Faith
fully Served Notwithstanding Ban
ON Anything That Threatens Amer
iga," Says Rev. DR.. I'll. III. BcattyS.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-19
Concert and Speeches Tonight.

Concert and Speeches Tonight.
This evening at about 1880 o'clock
there will be q band concert in the
bandstand in Central park and at s
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