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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-19
WORKINCHOURS
ANDWACES MAY
BE REGULATED
BY GEORGE n. MANNING

WASHINGTON, d. c.. July 1S.--
The regulation by federal commits
sion of the working hours and wages
of 1aborers and mechanics in all in
dustries and the fees to be charged
for professional services. and the Set
ting of price at which all commodities
resulting from industry shall be Of
fered for sale is provided for in a
proposed amendment to the American
constitution introduced in the house
Of representatives by Congressman
Watson of Pennsylvania.
1T would appear to be rather rad
ical step just now to propose to fix
the prices and hours of labor and the
price at which products of labor shall
be sold" said Congressman Watson in
discussing his amendment, "but such
step is sure to come soon, and it
may not be SO far off as many of us
imagine.
TT will be quite necessary step
to fix the prices of labor II we are to
extend the present system of fixing
the selling price of the products of
labor.
IF the goverlrsent is going to at
tempt to fix the p.oes os p-pducts like
wheat coal Oil err nt41.--fsys5e otner
producrs or indHstry then the govsrn@
ment must of necessity also FIX the
price Of labor" continued Mr.. Watson.
How can man in my district
raise wheat at $40 per bushel TO do
which he must have labor at below So
a day. when few miles away at Bris-
tol, the government is building ships
and paying ordinary laborers So a day
and up?
IF we are to fix the prices of pro-
ducts of labor we must fix the prices
Of labor that goes into them.
"A commission should be appointed
in every locality TO fix the prices and
hours Of labor and the crices Of IN
dustrial products in that locality, be-
cause conditions may be different to
those in an adjoining state and rrices
would necessarily be different.
This proposed fixing Of hours and
prices of labor and commodities may
appear like a wild dream. but IL we
keep to our present trend it is bound
to come. Who would have thought
fifty years ago OF namins a commits
sion to fix railroad rates yet such a
commission is a necessity today. In
a few years I believe we shall have ar
rived at the point where fixing OF
prices Of labor and products will also
be necessary"
The constitutional amendment pro-
posed by Mr.. Watson reads as follows:
Resolved. that the following amend
ment to the constitution be, and here
by is proposed to the states. to be-
come valid as d part OF the constitu-
ion when ratified by the legislatures
Of me several states as provided by
the constitution.
ARTICLE
ssThe congress shall have power by
legislation To regulate tIe
wages of lakcrsrs and mechanics en-
ployed in ary occupation or industry
Of the United States; 10 regulate tho
amount Of foes 20 DO charged and paid
for professional services: to reguIate
the hours Of labor IN the industries
and occupations IN the United States.
the territories and inSu1ar possessions
thereof. and the Distric4 o. Columbia:
and to regulate the prices Of al. COM
modit.es produced In or oTere5 for
sale or consumption within he United
States. the territories anc irsu,ar pos
sessions thereof and the District OF
Columbia"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-19
FRENCH AND US.
.BOYSCARRYOUT
A GREAT SMASH
OFFENSIVE BEGUN WHICH MAY
HAVE MARKED INFLUENCE ON
OUTCOME OF THE WORLD WAR
MAY CAPTURE kAIsER's BEST
TROOPS.

From the region west of scissors to
northwest Of Chateau Thierry the
American and French armies have be-
gun an offensive which may have a
marked influence on the outcome of
the world war. Initial stages of the
movement have been rewarded with
great success. All along the twenty
five mile front, the French and Amer
leans have dashed across German
positions, killing, wounding and cap
turing thousands of the enemy and
taking towns and villages and large
quantities of guns and war material.
Nowhere, according to the last re-
ports, has the enemy been able to stay
the progress Of the assailants. al
though counter attacks were resorted
to In some OF the important sectors.
The Americans alone have four thou
sand prisoners and thirty guns, This
blow is probably aimed at territory
vital to the Germans. the taking Of
which may probably result in the cap
ture OF thousands of the kaiser's best
troops
So fast has the advance progressed
that's already French and Americans
have reached, or are ~stride the i'm
portant roads of supply for the Ger
man armies in the south. Six miles
are apparently the deepest point of
penetration made by the allied troops
the first day of fighting. This is at
Busecany, south Of Chateau Thierry,
which they captured. Americans are
within, mile of SCISSORS. Altogether
more than twenty villages fell into the
hands OF the allies.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-19
AMERICAS HEART
IN FRANCE AS
HISTORY is MADE

Washington, July ts-The neart or
the American nation was in France to-
night. It was a tale of spledid vic
tory and daring, told in the news re-
ports, and the terse official statements
Ii is clear beyond mistake the enemy
has been placed in position from
which he may have great difficulty OF
extricating himself. Not only may the
German effort west OF Rheims and
south of the Marine be nuliified. but all
accomplished since the battle begun
months ago may be overturned. and
officials here are all smiles and hand
grips, as the boys overseas wrote a
new and glorious page in American
history.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-19
UNCLE SAM MAY
DRAFT DOCTORS
FO RARNIY DUTY

Washington, I1ly is.-The gov
crnrnens is about 70 assume con-
troll OF The entire medical p-of6-
sion OF shA Enjted States to obtain
sunlc:ens doctors fo- the army ana
isarthusa these remaining to locali-
ties where they are most needed
for essfl.aE svorf. This mobiIiza-
ton VII be accomplished by en-
rolling all doctors In a volunteer
service corps under the pledge 10
serve where nseded, or by lgisis-
tion providinS for drafting them
into the government service Medi-
cal officers e she army believe
compulsory eoussrip.ion will not
necessary.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-19

with the American Army In France,
July 1s.--Amertcan troops went over
the Top with a cheer this morning in
the launching OF the allied surprise at
tack on the front northwest Of Cha
teau Thierry.
The Americans advanced behind a
terrific barrage to their frst detectives
In less than half an hour. While they
were digging in more Americans, in
most cases, passed over the first OBJ
jectives and then advanced behind the
resumed barrage to the second objec-
tives which were speedily taken, espe-
cially at the north end OF the attack
opposite the Paris-Soisscns road
NumerQpz tanks participated IN the
omen sive.
American Infantry went into the at
tack without previous artillery prepa-
ration. In their advance behind the
rolling barxAge they captured many
gums machine guns, prisoners, equip
ment and material
The enemy was taken completely by
surprise all along the line.
The American troops were brought
mp In the night together with their
French comrades from crack units and
lay in their positions until o'clock
this morning. At that hour the Amer
lean and French artillery opened fiNe.
The Germans In most places offered
feeble resistance, but here and there
they put up a stubborn fight, which
the American shock units quickly
overcame at the point OF the bayonet
and at the muszles of their weapons.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-19
UR BOYS AND FRENCH HIT Hun 3EA VYBLON
TAKE
1000 PRISONERS
TOWN-3O GUNS

London, July 18.-The French
have progressed to Monte de
Paris, within a mile of Soissons,
according to advices here. The
Americans have captured four
thousand prisoners in the region
west of scissors, and thirty
guns, with other material as yet
unestimated. An American di-
vision, with the French, cap
tured Fierzy and advanced three
miles beyond that town.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-19
JAP AND AMERICAN
TROOPS TO BE SENT
INTO SIBERIA SOON

London. July f6.-The Japanese
government has reached a ecision
which WAS tho outcome of pro-
posals from the United States, says
a dispatch from Toxic TO the
Times under date OF July f3, for
joint Amcrican-Japaneee interven-
ton in Siberia The AmericAn pro-
posais, the dispatch adds, were
different from those mace by Great
Britain and France.
Japanese newspapers today p,lD-
lished the terms OF an American
proposal to send American troops
to Siberia. The newspapers declare
the Japanese government has de-
cided to accept the suggestion
made by the American government
that Japan also send troops.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-19
LOAN TO CHINA
is AGREED ON

Washington, July fs-The American
government has agreed to loan to
China by American bankers, provided
China cancels all outstanding loans.
and that all loans be shared by bank
ers Of the United States, Great Britain
France and Japan. Fifty millions Is the
approximate figure TO be advanced from
the United States. II is understood a
quadruple financial alliance VIII be in
sisted on TO prevent am country from
gaining a predominant influence in
China
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-19
EXCELLENT START MADE BY
FRENCH ON LONG LIN

London, July 1S.-Reports received
in London showed the situation up to
noon all along the line OF the attack
begun by the French this morning to
be excellent.
The attack is the biggest offensive
move made this year by the Allies.
The British official statement reads:
australian troops carried out q
successful local enterprise early last
night In the neighborhood Of Viliers-
Bretonneux. advancing their line
southwest OF the village on front OF
over n mile Two forward field guns
We're captured in the course OF the
operation, together with a number OF
prisoners and some machine guns. We
also improved our positions slightly
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-19
SUPREME COURT
STOPS FOR DAY

Tallahassee. July yIs.-tSpecial)-
OF respect 10 the memory OF the late
Judge W. A. Hooker. The Florida
supreme court adjourned today. The
bench is raped in black and the flag
flies from the bnilding at half mast.
Resolutions were drawn up by the
court in commenoration OF his demise.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-19
TWO ARE FINED ON
PLEADING GUILTY

Pleading guilty to a charge OF ag-
gravated assault. a woman named
Amelia Williams was fined $50 and
costs in the court of record yesterday
morning Another defendant named
Will Freeney, charged with assault,
pleaded guilty and was sentenced to
pay a fine OF s5 and costs or serve a
term on the county roads
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-19
Americans Successfully Launch
Surprise Attack on
Germans.
ADVANCE BEHIND
HEAVY BARRAGE
Some Divisions Passed Over
First Objective to Second
Before Hating

With the American Army in
France, July 18.-The American
troops had carried all before
them by late this afternoon and
had proceede so fast that cavalry
was thrown into action. All the
American headquarters staff to-
night were well inside territory
held By Germans this morning
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-19
The Weather

Showers Friday and probably Sat
urday, gentle to moderate winds.
Yesterdays temperature Highest.
81 degrees; lowest. 70 degrees.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-19

Continued on Page SKI
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-19
10 NOT FORGET

THAT WAR SAVINGS STAMPS ARE
NOT FOR CHILDREN ONLY. MOST
OF THE soUANDERTNo Is DONE st
GRewN-HSS
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-11
HUN OFFENSIVE.
!. NOTSLACKENlNG
French Resistance Desperate in
Face of Thirty German
Divisions.
(By Gordon Knox.)

With the French Army, June IL
The German offensive Is continuing en-
ergetically and further occupation of
French soil is contemplated with some
anxiety.
French resistance is desperate. But
it is estimated, they are confronted
with thirty divisions (360,000 men)
The French, in their counter attacks,
find heaps of dead, which retard the
advance.
After fourteen attacks Mt. Plemont
has been invested.
So far as the new German offensive
has developed there Is every reason for
the allies to feel absolute confidence.
Despite the most strenuous efforts the
Germans have succeeded in pressing
back the French line at only one point
blossoms Sur Matz (between nine
and ten miles northwest of Competency.
This constitutes a marked departure
in precedent for the previous German
drives invariably succeeded in their in
itial stages. by bringing such pressure
to bear as to make it necessary for the
allies to withdraw to positions organ
lied in the rear.
The French troops again put up he
roic resistance and it has been possible
for the artillery to render efficient CO.
operation and punish the advancing
German ranks before they were able to
reach the French lines.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-11
BERT LONG GETS
LIFE SENTENCE
Former Ooltewah Man Con-
victed of Murder of Earl L.
Charles, Soldier.

Bert Long, on trial in federal
court at Rome, Ca, since Mon.
day, charged with the murder OF
Private Earl L. Charles at Fort
Oglethorpe, was found guilty on
Tuesday afternoon of hrst-de-
gree murder. The jury only de-
liberated ten or twelve minutes
before reporting and recon-
mended that the extreme penalty
not be administered. Long re-
ceived the verdict in the same
calm manner that has character
lied him during the trial No ac-
ton was taken in regard to
Thomas Garden, alleged accom-,
plice in the crime, who turned
states evidence. Garden Will
come back to Chattanooga Tues
day night with Deputy Sheriff I.
A. Baker, who has been attending
the trial. Long will be taken on
Tuesday night to the penitentlary
at Atlanta.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-11
TRIPLE VICTORY
OVER U-BOATS
sttacked by Three Sea-RaiderS
at Same Time Transport
Whips All.
CREWS ARRIVE AT PORT
Former Big Hamburg American
Liner Object Special Effort
of Germans.
CREWS ARRIVE AT PORT
international News service.)

An Atlantic Port, June 1l.-News
vas brought here today of a triple
victory scored over German U-boats
by a United States transport on May
30-a grand Memorial day celebratlon'
News of the transports victory was
obtained from members of it's crew
on arrival here.
The deadly fire by naval gun crews
aboard the transport sank one U.boat'
drove away a second and crippled
third SO that it was speedily captured
by the transports destroyer convoy
That was on the transports last
eastward trip. On it's return trip IL
was attacked by more submarines put
drove them'off.
The transport was formerly a big
Hamburg American liner U-boat
commanders, according to foreign
cables. nave been Urged to get the
ship If possible.
The manner in which the transport
was attacked by three "sea raiders at
once on this eastward trip and by
others on it's return trip showed that
The submarine was making an especial
drive against this vessel.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-11
DOOM NEAR FOR GERMANS;
US. PLANS MATERIALIZE
Largest and Greatest Scheme
of Communication Ever Used
in Warfare Nearly Complete.
Associated Press.)

Jopdon. June 11.-What the Amer
,oan forces have accomplished in
France during the first eleven montns
of their participation in the war Is
desiribed in an authorized olspatSh
from a special correspondent OF the
Times. The Americans, the Wri'ei
SAYS. are rapidly completing the long
est and greatest scheme OF commuhi-
tion ever used in warfare.
AFTER fortnight of solid travel
he continues. II am convinced that
what, the Americans nave accom-
piished will rank in history as one Oh
the greatest achievements of the war.
For instance, out of the waste
lands adjacent to an old French port
thew have constructed a splendid line
of modern docks where ships are
daily discharging men, war material
cars and machinery. A huge new
warehouse system at this point is
nearing completion in addition to the
motor parks, cold storage plants ana
railway yards with tracks aggregating
200 miles in length. In the car as
sembling shops steel cars are being
nut together at the rate of complete
train each day.
20, oo0- Bed Hospital Under Way.
Work is proceeding rapidly on
new 20,000-bed hospital, the largest
yet to be constructed. There also are
an immense artillery camp and re-
mount camp. where I saw several
thousand horses.
"These post schemes are being so
well worked out that they are capable
of almost unlimited expansion. which
will be most important in pooling the
allied effort, for the American base
ports may easily become the main re-
serve centers for distributing supplies
to rail heads everywhere on the front
The conditions were the same along
the hundreds of miles of American
communication I visited"
In an accompanying editorial the
Times says:
''The German knows his doom is
drawing near. He is well aware of
what the intervention of America
means for him. When American prep
arations in France are complete the
superiority of numbers, the enemy's
only advantage in the field. will be
gone. and the world will be in sight of
a real peace
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-11
BACKS BORAH'S URGING
OF PUBLIC DISCUSSION
Senator Fall Says Declaration
of War Against Hun Allies
Solely Congressional Matter
ASSOCIATED Press.)

Washington, June disappearing in
the senate today the proposal of Sena-
tor Borah for public discussion of
treaties, Senator Fall, of New Mexico,
republican, called attention to a news
paper report that Justice Brandeis. of
the supreme court, and Col Edward
M. House were advising the president
as to a war declaration against Turkey
and Bulgaria, and declared If true 1t
indicated Irregularities in the conduct
of the governments diplomatic af-
fairs. The report, he said, had not
been denied.
Declaration of war against Turkey
and Bulgaria is solely a matter for
congress and not for the president or
Justice Brandeis or Col. House. ex-
cept of course that congress would be
glad to have advice from the presi-
dent" said Senator Fall. "The deci-
sion of Justice Brandeis and Col
House very likely would be binding on
congress when intimated by the presi-
dent"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-11
U. s. MARINES
EXTEND GAINS
"Devi| Hounds" as Germans
Call Them, Advance, Taking
Two Hun MineneWerferS.
HEAVY LOSSES INFLICTED
Maj. Edward Cole Led Marines
in Gallant Charge Through
Heavy Artillery Fire.
HEAVY LOSSES INFLICTED

(By Bert Ford, International News
Service Staff Correspondent)
With the American Army at the
Marne, June 10 (Night) The United
States marines Tor the Devil
Hounds as the Germans now call
them on account of their fierce fighting
qualities) have again extended their
gains northwest of Chateau Thierry.
storming nearly all of Belleau wood.
advancing their lines over half mile
and capturing two German minene-
werfers, the largest pieces they have
yet taken.
The success was gained by the First
battalion of the Sixth marines The
attack was delivered at o'clock this
morning. As the Americans went for
ward they surrounded a group of about
dozen machine guns, but did not
take the crew prisoners. Heavy losses
were inflicted upon the enemy.
Mai. Edward Cole led in the attack.
The marines advanced over a front
less than half a mide wide, storming
a hill and thrusting the Germans from
the northern horn of the wood.
The Americans had to advance
through heavy artillery fire and the
Germans sprinkled the fighting field
deliberately with gas shells. High ex-
plosives tore up the ground. but could
not deter the soldiers of the sea in
their forward plunge.
Maj. Cole had previously captured
single handed half a dozen struggling
German prisoners.
The Syracuse brigade" composed
of the Ninth and Twenty third in
fantry, recruited up state New York,
is holding the point on the battle front
nearest to Paris astride the main road
from Chateau Thierry to Paris.
This is the second time this most
important position has been entrusted
to the Syracuse brigade, as on May ~,
while the crown prince was still forS-
ing ahead they were given position
to defend the right flank of the ma
rines.
On June 6 they made an attack,
capturing certain German machine
guns. They sustained some losses, but
were under heavy bombardment.
The enemy evidently fears for the
safety of Chateau Thierry, as he has
been bombarding the Syracuse brigade
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-11
WOMAN CARRYING SUPPER
TO SLACKERS GAVE CLUE
Men Hiding in Swamp Arrest
ed-Taken to Gadsden
to Avoid Mob.
(Associa ted Press.)

Albertville Ala. June 11.-wess
Wright and tow other alleged slackers,
or deserters. members of the band who
shot and seriously wounded Sheriff
John Lewis, of Marshall county. Sat-
urday night. were caught in a swamp
nine miles from here Monday afternoon
by a posse. according to reports re-
ceived here. The men have been taken
to Gadsden to avoid any possible mob
violence.
A woman carrying supper to the
men is said to have given the officers
clue as to their hiding place. After
being located, the men surrendered on
condition that they would not be shot
when they came out. Five arrests
have been made in connection with
the affair. Wright is alleged to be the
one who shot Sheriff Lewis.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-06-11
foe HURLED BACK
ON LONG FRONT
German Push Between Montdi-
dier and Noyon Continues
With UnIessened Vigor.

With the British Army in
France, June 11.-Further i'm
provement in the British battle
front just north of the River
Somme, between Sailly-Laurette
and Morlancourt, was achieved
last night by a comparatively
small but highly successful attack
made by soldiers from Australia
Driving forward along the ridge
of high ground which runs east
and west below Morlancourt, the
Australians forced the enemy
| back for a distance of about 75O
yards on a considera front.
Two German officers and 23I of
other ranks were made prisoner.
Twenty-one machine guns and a
trench mortar were captured.
British troops also carried out
several satisfactory raids at vari
Gus points along the front.
Paris, June IL. - The German
drive between Montdidier and
Noyon continued unremittingly
last night, says today's official re-
port. On their left the French of
fered effective resistance. They
recaptured the village ofMery.
!. The principal German effort
was directed against the center.
Attacking with heavy forces the
enemy drove back the French as
far as the region of the Aronde
river, but by brilliant counter
attack the French hurled back the
enemy all along this front and re-
established their line south of Bel
10y, at ST. Maur, south of Marque-
elise, and at Vandelicourt.
On their right the French en-
gagged in violent combats with
large forces concentrated by the
enemy, who was able to gain
ground. The French withdrew
their line to the west and south of
Ribecourt.
The statement follows:
Late yesterday and irf the night the
Germans continued to exert pressure
in the direction of Estrees-St. Denis
and Ribecourt.
"On our left our resistance was ef-
fective. The Germans were able to
capture neither LIE Ployron nor Cor
celles The village of Merry was re-
captured by the French at 10 o'clock
last night.
1.-THE principal effort of the Germans
was eXerted along the front of Beuoy
and Marqueglise. By a powerful at
tack, delivered with great number of
effectives, the enemy succeeded In
driving back the French to the vicinity
of the Aronde river, but, by a mag
nificent return offensive. French troops
hurled back the enemy all along this
front, establishing their positions in
a line south of Belloy at St Maure,
south of Marqueglise and at Vandeli-
court.
"On the right the French engaged in
violent struggles in the wood north of
Dresincourt. The Germans, who had
concentrated very heavy forces in this
region, were able to reach Antoval.
compelling the French troops to with
draw their line of resistance to the
west and south of Ribecourt-