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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-12

Paris June Il @z..,.ssso @ troops brilliantly carried Belleau Wood this morning, taking 300 prisoners"
 This announcement is made,at the war office in it's official report tonight. wood in the ThierryS justto the of Bourcs d f the lag Ii in that frOnton Monday said i
  nghing aianuyrc rccenuy the wood duntnth the G were bestow hold gonlyth he
 
 Washington June 11.-Amercan troops northwest of Chateau Thery this morning advanced their position Bel eau capturing prisoners considerable mate rial including number machine and trench mortars General Pershng reported tonight in his daily communque Paris 1-Severa violent enemy attacks Chevin- repulsed but the Germans gained footing in Marchemon and Bethancour which places being bitterly disputed.
 The French have struck the Germans hard blow along front of about half miles between Rubecourt and St Mau recapturng Beoy Gens wood and the heights be- tween Courceles and Mortemer. The official by the office tonight of this gain that the Germans suffered heavy left than thousand and the hands of the French
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-12

BeIleau wood lies in the Cha
 teau Thierry sector, just to the west of the village of Bouresches and south of the village of Bell Ieau. It is in this region that the American marines have been fighting so valiantIy recently, and much praise was bestowed upon them for their drive of the Ger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-12

mans through the BeIleau wood, which had been considered an al- most impregnable position by the Germans. Dispatches from the front on Monday said the marines had continued their progress in the wood until the Germans were holding only the northern fringe of it.
Evening journal., 1918-06-29
SLASHED FROM EAR
TO MOUTH BY KNIFE

Joseph Tachio was before Judge
Churchman. in Municipal Court today,
charged with assault and battery on
Steven Hutchey. At the request Of the
defendant the charge was continued
until Tuesday and the defendant held in
81 900 bail.
Hutchey appeared in court with his
face wrapped in bandages. part OF his
mouth and eyes only being. exposed TO
view. He told the court that while
in company with some friends near
Sixth and Walnut streets, at ii.30 last
night, the defendant and three other
men jumped on him after coming out
OF saloon. One OF the men slashed
him with stiletto. cutting a cash from
the corner Of his mouth TO his ear,
and also inflicted other minor wounds.
He identified Tacchio as the man who
welded the knife. Hutchey was treated
at the Homeopathic Hospital.
The defendant had pleaded not guilty
when asked at the beginning OF the
trial II he was ready 10 proceed with
the case. and said he was ready. After
Hutchey had given his testimony the
defendant interrupted the court and
said he wanted a continuance so that
he could engage counsel
Evening journal., 1918-06-29
COP BADLY CUT In
FIGHT WITH PRISONER

James Cunningham was held in 1880
bail for a further hearing, when ar
raigned before Judge Churchman. in
Municipal Court today, on two charges.
one Of resisting arrest and the other
committing a breach OF the peace
against his wife, Carrie Cunningham.
The defendant pleaded guilty to resist
ing arrest but said that he was not
guilty OF breach Of the peace against
his wife.
Acting Captain OF Police Wardle and
Sergeant Lewis went to Cunningham's
home last night when the wife sent in
a phone call, saying that her husband
was drinking and mistreating her. War
die went in the front door Of the house,
while Sergeant Lewis went to the rear
Of the building. When arrested, Gun
ningham resisted and gave the officer
tussle Wardle suffered a bad cash
on his right forearm by falling glass.
Cunningham ran back into the house
and out the rear door. Sergeant Lewis
grabbed him and a tussle followed,
which lasted for several minutes. But
the officer succeeded In subduing the
prisoner.
Acting Captain. Wardle was taken TO
the Homeopathic Hospital. where ten
were required TO close the cash.
Two blood vessels were severed. Hos
pital authorities today said that the
officer was not IN a serious condition.
Evening journal., 1918-06-29
DULL WEEK In
BUILDING TRADE

For the past few weeks builders Of
this city have been experiencing a mark
ed depression in business, and prospects
for better conditions are not altogether
encouraging. Work on buildings now
under construction is proceeding as rap
idly as possible, considering the short
age Of labor and the difficulty in OBJ
talnlng materials.
Plans are in progress by Thomas Pod
more, Of Philadelphia, and L. w. Craw-
ford, Of this city, architects, for q resi-
dence for w. S. Carpenter, Jr., in this
city. The house is to be Of frame, As
by az feet in dimensions, slate roof, hot
water heating, electric lighting, tile
work and hardwood floors
William A. Russell Of Lewes, was the
lowest bidder for the construction Of a
tulkhead at the Cape Henlopen Light
station, Del, for the lighthouse service
Of the Department Of Commerce. The
bulkhead is to be built Of wood and will
be 500 by 800 feet.
Evening journal., 1918-06-29
WOULD SHOW GERARD
PICTURE ON SUNDAY

Before a large crowd In the Queen
Theatre last night, Chief Yeoman
Shinn u. S. n, spoke in the interest
OF the navy recruiting station OF this
city, having been detailed to the work
by Commander Reed, Of the Fourth
Naval Reserve District No announce
ment had been made Of the address to
be given by Yeoman Shinn and the
audience was therefore taken by sur
prise when he appeared on the stage
and announced his purpose. His ad-
dress was Of intense interest and was
greeted with applause.
When YeOTnan Shinn announced that
he knew IL TO be a fact that during the
past 20 hours two German submarines
had been sunk Off the Atlantic coast,
there was a burst Of applause that was
deafenlng. He continued to announce
the splendid. acts accomplished by, the
recently pointing with
pride 10 Che fact chat in spite Of Ger
manys attempt to prevent the shipment
OF soldiers and supplies to France not
one ship had been stopped, not single
Huu l0sif anu lUudf We ldNb q Allllluu
men across the sea and enough pro-
visions already stored in France to last
them five years.
At the close OF his remarks the
speaker called attention to the film pro-
duction Of Ambassador Gerard. MY
Four Years in Germany" and announced
that it could only be on exhibition here
until next Wednesday night.
--.Hew many Of YOU people believe the
exhibition should be given next Sunday
night?" asked Yeoman Shinn, "all in /
favor answer aye" Hundreds Of voices !
Justify cried aye and one lone voice !
mo"
Again the speaker put the question |
asking those who favored the produc- !
lion Of the picture on Sunday night TO |
rise. The audience arose in a body and |
not a dissenting voice was heard.
The management Of the house an 4
lOunced that the film will be shown on |
sunday night provided the authorities
10 not object.
Yeoman Shinn went from the Queen
Theatre to the Majestic where he again
ipoke OF the need for men in the navy
md again received a very enthusiastic
Evening journal., 1918-06-29
500 MORE BABIES
WEIGHED IN CITY
Mothers of Many Nation.
alities Interested In
Welfare Work
CLOSE STATIONS
ON NEXT THURSDAY

Nearly fve hundred babies were
measured and examined at Child Wei
fare stations throughout the city this
week. This is the record for the 1--WE
DAYS Of this week. there being no sta
tlon open today.
Yesterday the workers went In an
automobile to Third and Parrish streets
where station was set up on Dig
porch that was roomy and eccommo-
dating. Here the mothers OF the neish-
borhood brought their children ana
had them weighed and measure and eX-
amlned. Most Of the children We're
healthy and showed no effects OF lack
Of food or improper feeding.
Most OF the children were OF Italian
nationality, although there was a good
" sprinkling of Americans. The par
ents were anxious 10 learn II ther
children bore any sign OF infant or
childish ailments and when the exami-
nation showed that the child was In
good health for a child its age. big
weight was lifted from the minds OF the
parents.
At the Peoples Settlement on Thurs
day afternoon, the station was one or
the best held since the movement be-
gan. Mothers OF many nationalities
came to the station. some Of them hav-
ing had their children weighed before,
but eager to learn II the child had
"plcked up" any through more proper
feeding. It was bright day for those
who received encouraging news.
One OF the great beneficial results OF
the examining Of children has been
those who having children with some |
infant ailment have learned OF II for
The first time. They are always advised
10 seek their family physician at once
that the illness may be fought properly
and scientifically. From one station
this week eight mothers with children
who showed symptoms Of some serious
infant ailment that while not contagious
or infectious should be corrected now,
were told 10 go TO their family doctor.
As next Thursday is Fourth OF July,
there will be no stations open on that |
date. The regular Friday stations, how
ever, will be open as usual.
Evening journal., 1918-06-29
NEW CASTLE news
notes OF Interest
Two Girl Bicyclists Injured
When Asother Collides
With Them
RIVER BANK BREAK
HAMPERS TRAFFIC

NEW CASTLE, Del, June 29.-NIiss
Louise Naylor Of Wilmington and Miss
Margaret Duffy, who were riding on
one bicycle, were knocked down by
Ralph Dullng, who accidentally ran into
them while he was also on a bicycle.
Mrs. Emma Lawless' auto was brought
into service and she rushed the two
girls home, where they received medi-
cal attention. Miss Duffy was cut about
the face and hands.
Mrs. James White had variety
shower given in her honor last even
ing: Many useful articles were receiv-
ed. 1t was held at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Evan Lancaster. Many friends at
tended. Mrs. White was Miss Emily
Rocket.
Mr.. and Mrs. Troupe, who visited
their former home in Lancaster. pa.
returned yesterday. They are now liv-
Ing on the Strand.
Harvey Cheesman. who formerly re-
sided on Third street, has moved his
furniture and household goods 10 Del
aware City, where he now runs a bar
Der shop.
George Case formerly Of New Castle
and now employed in Buffalo, N. Y, is
visiting relatices here.
Mrs. George Vantine, Of New Castle.
died yesterday at the Delaware Hospital.
Mrs. Vantine was recently operated on
and was getting along finely when she
yesterday afternoon. She is survived
by a daughter, son and husband. who
was former postmaster.
Miss Marie Toman returned home
after an extended trip in the Catskill
Mountains and in upper New York
State.
Mrs. James Keegan is visiting friends
here. Next week she will go to Mary
land, where they have bought a farm. |
Edward Galloway has left for Wash |
ington on a business trip
The break In the river bank, at Red |
Lion creek, is giving more trouble. /
Many Of the men have to go around by
Hare's Corner to get to work The water !
is over the trolley rails in some places
south of New Castle.
Francis de II Janvier, who was in /
charge Of the committee selling War
Stamps, went TO Bear Station TO con-
duct a meeting in the school house last
night.
John A. Lambson, Of the committee
selling War Savings Stamps, went to
Rose Hill last evening to conduct q
meeting in the school house, where
$1,000 Of the stamps were disposed Of.
Automobile were running from here
10 Delaware City yesterday carrying
mostly soldiers, owing to
the river bank overlowing, which made
trolley service uncertain.
Sergeant Mcdowell, formerly em-
DlOyed at the Baldt works, of the Penn
Seaboard Steel Company, is visiting
friends here. He is now stationed at
Camp Meade, Nd.
Evening journal., 1918-06-29
ALLIES BEAT HUNS
in WESTERN STROKE
By The United press.

WASHINGTON. June 2s.-The Allies
have beaten Germany to It" in the
matter Of a western stroke, military
men declare today.
While the extent OF the double blows
by the British and French may or may
not attain the extent Of a major ofIen-
sive, the experts said they have tended
to Offset the proposed Teuton blow
and have improved the Allied positions
considerably.
The successful thrusts came as a sur
prise 10 most OF Washington and ap-
parently were equally so 20 the Ger
man. Evidently lightly held points
were smashed.
Following closely upon the Italian
victory the offensive section constituted
gladstone news here. 10 meant to mill
tary men that the weight Of American
aid is becoming so heavy that the Al
lies need not now continue on the de-
fensive indefinitely.
II the advantage gained on the first
day can be followed up. the effect
within Germany and Austria is bound
TO be tremendously important, officers
believed.
Evening journal., 1918-06-29
49 PLANES LOST In
THURSDAYS FIGHTING
BY the United Press.

| BY the United Press.
LONDON, June 29-Thirty-threeG Ger
man and &c British planes were lost in
air fighting Thursday and Friday, the
British air ministry announced today.
More than % tons OF bombs were
dropped on enemy positions.
ION the afternoon OF June 2S, our air
planes attacked the railway workshops,
station and sidlngs at Thionvllle," the
report stated, Conservation was difn-
cut bat direct hits were observed on
the works and the railway line. Near
three tons OF bombs were dropped on
this objective.
"Our formations were attacked by
hostile airplanes. Severe fighting en-
sued during which three hostile air
planes were shot down and one other
was driven down. Two OF our machines
have not yet returned.
ION the night Of June 27-2S our air
planes made a successful attack on the
enemys airdrOme at BOlchen. All our
machines returned safely.
The enemy bombed one OF our air
dremes last night. No material dam
age was done
An earlier cOmmunique said:
ION June q a full days work was
done by our reconnaissance, artillery
and Photographic machines and by our
observation balloons.
Twenty German airplanes were de-
stroyed and nine others were driven oui
OF control Fourteen Of our machines
are missing.
Bombing was carried out vigorously
behind the German lines and q tons OF
bombs were dropped by us during the
2l hours on railway junction and other
targets"
Evening journal., 1918-06-29
DEATHS
Catharlne Carson Beck.
Mary G.. wilhelm.
Annie Frsnces Timmons.
James O'HanlOn.
&c.. II Er...u

Catharlne Carson Beck.
Mary G. Wilhelm.
Annie Frsnces Timmons.
James O'HanlOn.
George B. Chambers
Mary Elizabeth Rigby.
Annie f. Guthrie.
GtIHRlE-In this city on June 20, 1918,
Annie f., widow OF John Guthrie, Ia her
62nd year
Relatives. friends and members Of Camp
No !. p. Q. Of A., are invited 20 attend
her son-in-law. Harry II. Heritage. No. 1905
W. Second street. on Tuesday afternono,
July, :. az o'clock. Interment at Silver
RIGBY-In this city. on June %. 1918
Mary Eliza beth, widow OF Joseph J.
Rigby. aged rs years.
Relatives and friends are invited 10 at.
tend the funeral services. at the residence
of her niece. Mrs. Anna Mcclure, No 2130
Market street on Monday afternoon, July
1. at 3 o'clock. Interment at Riverview
cemetery
CHAAIBERs-Near Kennett Square, or
June 2s. 1918, George b. Chambers. aged
Al years.
Relatives and friends. also strickersyine
Council, No. 975, S. =. A.. are invited to
attend the funeral services. without fur
ther notice. from his late residence. on
Tuesday afternoon, July ? at o'clock.
InteIment at Silverbrook cemetery. -,
O'HANLON-In this city, on June 20
1918. James OHanlon.
Relatives and friends are invited 70 at
teRf the funeral from his late residence
s. f. Cor Sixth avenue and Brown street,
on Saturday morning. June 20, at O'Clock.
Solemn requiem mass At st. Elizabeth's
Church. Interment at Cathedral cemetery.
Automobiles
this city, on June p. 1918
Annie Frances, wife OF w. T. Timmonsi
aged 81 years.
Relatives and friends are Invited to at
tend the funeral services at her late resi-
dence, No 1913 Kirkwood street, on sat
urday evening. June 20, at o'clock. In
terment Townsend. Del
this city. on June "a
1918. Mary c.. widow Of the late Edward
r. wilhelm, aged 62 years.
Relatives and friends are invited 70 at
tend the funeral services at her late rest
dence No. SIS W. Sixth street, on Monday
afternoon. at go o'clock. Interment al
BECK@In this city. on June 2T, 1918.
Catharine Carson, wife OF the late Joseph
r. Beck aged Sl years.
Relatives and friends are invited TO at
tend the funeral services at her late resi-
lence No. $40 s. Jackson street, on Sun
iay afternoon. June 30. at 3 o'clock. Ipter-
nent at Riverview cemetery.
Evening journal., 1918-06-29
ALLEGED STACKER wEEPs.

James Parker, Negro, who claims TO
be but 20 years OF age, dressed in the
height OF fashion. was arrested this
morning by Constable Sirkowsk on
suspicion Of being a military Stacker.
He was the first man arrested on this
charge TO cry when taken in custody
He said he was not old enough to serve
in the army. When reminded that he
had heavy beard for a youth Of his
ago, he said he knew men with whsk-
ers younger than ho. The man is being
held pending an investigation as 10 his |
lge.
Evening journal., 1918-06-29
GOVERNMENT TO PROSECUTE.

II. C. Smith. a railroad employe, was
held under $1,000 bail by United States
Commissioner w. G. Mahaffy today on
the charge OF stealing from the gov
ernment. Prior to this hearing Smith.
j. Horner and Raymond Elliott. rail-
road employees, were charged with lar
oeny before Magistrate Gillis and the
cases dismissed on request Of the state
authorities, the rairoad company who
lost the merchandise alleged 10 have
been stolen by the men, being under
government control and the mems Of
fense being Federal one.
Elliott and Horner as we'll as several
other men arrested in connection with
the charges were held under bail by
Commissioner Mahaffy sometime ago
for a further hearing next Monday az
ternoon.
Evening journal., 1918-06-29
BUILDING PERMITS.

Ellis p. Preston, building Inspector,
today issued the following permits:
To Charles p Witsil, 10 make alter
ations at No. 2523 Jefferson street. TO
cost $1,000.
To Mrs. Rhetta Schmultz to erect a
garage at No. West TNventy-ninth
street, TO cost S75.
To Charles II. Brice, 10 make alter
ations at No. 1928 Washington street,
to cost si00
Evening journal., 1918-06-29
HUNS WOULD RESTORE
peace IN RUSSIA
CONTINUED From First Page.l

fCO0llnucQ FROM flfSl FdBc.l
Of his purposes-possibly in a formal
address to that body. He already has
conferred with Congressional leaders
on the question. His Fourth OF July
speech at Mount Vernon, July 4, win
Mold out the hand OF aid to Russia as
fwell as other natlonaltles now under
German domination.
The Presidents work is rendered
\ doubly 1iflcult by the extremely con-
fusing reports from Russia. The only
certain thing about the situation there
is the increasing chaos. IL the Boil
sheviki are oyerthrown, however, the
Allies are now definitely enough to-
gether in their plans to jump right In
and offer definite assistance TO any
stable government established. The
Germans. it is known, are preparing to
gain control Of such government be- |
fore the Allies can move.
England believes II an American army
should be put into Russia, even though L
lt were only 10000 men or less, II !,
would serve as a rallylng point for the
slavs. As 1t moved on IL would gain
recruits, and its very presence would
stimulate the Russians TO align them
selves against Germany. Backed by
Dther Allied forces,a powerful army
,ould be built. says British sources.
The United States general staff, how
ver, fears supply and transport prob
ems make dispatch of any great Ameri-
IAN force almost impossible, and GER
lainly rather Intellectual. Staff officers
believe Russia must be redeemed from /
within, and that economic aid from the
United States and the Allies would be
ne surest means to re-establishing the
iast front.
Without attempting to pass on the
diplomatic phases Of Japanese inter
gention, army men declare Japan and
China as the nearest man power |
,ources would be the logical military /
nd for Russia.
Evening journal., 1918-06-29
OLD COUGHS

81 never heard of anything
like my cough. Could not lie
down for two weeks. PreScrip-
tiOnS and remedies failed TO
help me. Then Brazilian Balm re-
IieVed me in a few hours. B. F.
Ralyea, Yorkshire, N. Y.
Evening journal., 1918-06-29
Bid. Asked
MARKET REACToNARy TODAY.

BY TIC United Press.
NEW YORK. June 29-The stock mas
ket was reactionary at the opening to-
day. Marine Preferred one Of the lead
ers at yesterdays close, was of ha'
t02la. Reading was up hs93b. United
States Steel was up Sai0Sh
The market closed irregular.
Evening journal., 1918-06-29
RUSH p. O. FOR SAVINGS STAMPS

Unable TO handle the wholesale sale
of war savings stamps from his office,
and have his clerical force attend to
their other duties, Postmaster English
today was compelled to open another
window in the corridor of the postof-
1ce. The various windows and booths
where the thrift stamps were being sold
were doing a land office business.
Evening journal., 1918-06-29
NEW YORK COTTON.

BY the United Press.
NEW YORK, June 29-The cotton
market opened barely steady today
July sold at 2765, off 20; October 25.3Ol
December 2i.75. off 3; January 24.6t
off 3, and March 2i64.
Evening journal., 1918-06-29
CITY BANK CLEARINGs.

Clearings Of the local banks for the
week ending today amounted to s3..
4i3,43252, as compared with s3,2i9,s65.-
63, for the corresponding week OF last
year.
Evening journal., 1918-06-29
PARIS AGAIN BOMBED.
BY the United Press


PARIS, June 29.-Geman anmen made their third on
Paris days when they bombed the for nearly
hours around midnight No casualties reported.
"A raid warning issued 1859 official
communque said Enemy ahpanes raded the region
violently bombsrded by anti aircraft batteries Some bombs
dropped but there victims. All sounded
at 1890 this morning"
Evening journal., 1918-06-29
L. S. HELP FOR ITALY.

BY The United Press.
ROME, June pa strong American
military ambulance detachment has ar
rived here. II was announced today.
Evening journal., 1918-06-29
FRENCH REPULSE HUN
ATTEMPT TO GO FORWARD
tContlnned From Page one

successful operation Neppe Forest exceeds AGO. including
those taken west of Meris," the statement said.
Two German field guns and number of machine guns and
trench mortars also we taken.
Opposite Vsie Wood south of the Somme and west of
Feucky, there hostile artillery fire.
In the Neippe Forest there increased
tllery firing"
Evening journal., 1918-06-29
earn OF THANKS

wish 20 thank relatives, friends and
smployes OF the Wilmington Fibre Spe-
sialty Co, for their sympathy and beau
iful flowers fn my recent bereavement.
Mrs Jules Bizes
Evening journal., 1918-06-29

Household interests are all under a
beneflcent ruling. and these coming two
weeks will ne the best time for adver-
tising them in the Want Ads.