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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-15
THOUSANDS AT FLAG RAISING
Big Parade by Residents OF
Eleventh St. and Columbia Ave.

Several thousand residents OF the
neighborhood of Eleventh street and
Columbia avenue marched in a process
sion Yesterday. that preceded the ,un-
furling of a service flag bearing 161
stars Three of the stars are gold.
At the head of the line rode the guest
Of honor a gray-haired mother. Mrs.
Charles Bennicker, 1909 North Tenth
street, whose son, Charles, was the first
OF the boys from the section to, give his
life for his country.
The demonstration was under the aus
pices of the Columbia Avenue Business
Mems Association. The flag was hung
across Columbia avenue at eleventh
street The stars are grouped 10 forn,
the letters, ~. S. A"
The other boys in the neighborhood
who have met heroic deaths in France
are Harry d. Edgar, 1928 oxford street
and Thomas Furman, 1909 North Tenth
street
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-15
MORE COAL FOR this CITY
Anthracite Increased Ten Per
Cent for This District

Anthracite producers and shippers
have been notified by the fuel admins
tration to increase shipments 10 per
cent during September and October to
the outlying districts of Philadelphia,
including Manayunk, Chestnut Hill,
Frankford. Wissinoming, Crescentville,
Bridesburg, Tacony, Torresdale, Ger
mantown, Fox Chase and Holmesburg.
The move is to forestall railroad con-
gestion and reduce teaming difficulties
during the winter.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-15
OWL BARS CLOSE NOVEMBER |
Saloonmen Agree to Shut Down
From Midnight to Six

night saloons in Philadelphia
VIII he thing of the past after Novem-
Der l.
MEMBERS OF the Philadelphia Retail
Liquor Dealers Association. in COM
pliance with a suggestion of Fuel Ad-
ministrator Lewis, have adopted a res
olutlon requiring all members to close
thelr bars from midnight until a. m.
PROVIDED the Government does not
close all saloons in the country be-
tore February 2s, 1919. regular" hours
VIII be resumed. 1t was decided.
Inc action of the retailers was taken
as fuel-saving measure. 1t was also
decided, for the same reason to shut
OH half of all inside and outside ilumi-
nation at 1880 o'clock each night.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-15
BAR MEETINGS AT'LEE
Camp Doesn't Fear Influenza Epidemic
but Takes No Chances

Camp Lee, Sept. 16.-Camp surgeons
announce that there is no danger of in
nuenza epidemic at this cantonment. \
few cases of what is described as acute
respiratory infection have developed
but the camp is not under quarantine.
To guard against the spread of the So
called infection all theatrical and social
gatherings and religious meeting are pro-
hihited until the surgeons have reached
a more definite diagnosis of the malady
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-15

Estates were all left to relatives in the
Ioliowing Wills probated today Rose
Doi3n. who died at Sea Isle City, left an
estate valued at $4,000: LOUIS n Shel-
mcrdine, 2i43 North Forty-second street,
Fortyfrst street. s11,3s9: Thomas Ma
tin, former Common Councilman of The
Twenty-trst Ward, 1929 Terrace street
$1,000; James Frew. who died al The
Presbyterian Hospital $4,000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-15
MAYOR GOES TO WASHINGTON
Seeks Government Sanction to
S1O,OOO,OOO Bond Issue

Mayor Smith went to Washington to-
day to try to induce the Government
capital issues committee to allow Phila-
delphia to sell s1O,OOO,OOO of bonds for
transit and other construction purposes
He was accompanied to the capital by
Controller John NJ. Walton, city
Solicitor John =. Connolly and Director
Twinng, of the Department of CITY
Transit.
The money desired is needed to com
plete the Frankford -" and the subway
work under City Hall as well as to con.
struct additional hospital buildings, ne"
bridges and for highway construction.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-15
BOY MISSING TWO WEEKS
Parents Think Newsboy Didn't Wm
to Go to Schoo1

Isaac Goldberg, thirteen years o1C
2521 South Darien street. left horI1'
A.abor Day and has not been seen since
HIS relatives believe the boy ran ava
because he didn't want to attend schoo'
The boy left without hat or c0uf
He wore brown army shirt. blue troue
ers and black shoes and stockings IN
Noungster formerly sold newspapers q
the Lippincott Building. Twenty-fouftI
and Locust streets, and also at Twelft.
and Market streets on Sundays.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-15
Replacing Shipyard Fire Loss

Construction of a new plate shop was
started by the New York Shpbuilding
Corporation in Camden today to take
the place of the shop destroyed by fire
last week. A large force of men is
working on the building and an effort
will he made to have it completed with
in n week.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-15
Filler Wins Commission

Eugene A. Mauch, son of J. Mauch
5034 Willows avenue, has been COM
missioned second lieutenant in the
army aviation service, and is detailed
as an instructor at Scott Field. Belle
Vile Second lieutenant Mauch, who
Is twenty years old, got his training at
Princeton.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-15
MAN BURNED AT FIRE
Grocer Fights Flames in Store After
Rescuing Family

Nathan Rabino was slightly burned
when he attempted to eXtinguish tre
early today in his grocery store. Sl2'
West oxford street. Damage amounted
to $500.
Rabino was awakened by smoke
shortly after three o'clock He aroused
his wife and three children, and when
thew fed to the street Rabino tackled
the flames with buckets of water.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-15
d her skirt in the middle of the

and doffed her skirt in the middle of the
street.
Mamie Moore, 1924 Baihbridge street
the young woman who drove a wagor
in Pittsburgh. was full of pep"
II likes this all right. but if you got
a job drivin' wagon. lead me to it, !
sorter like worliin' on the end of a
broom, but don't know about this kind
of Il broom"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-12
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD
SECTION A

SECTION A 1-Gernaans make terrific attack on French, but lose all gains. Delay of resumption of enemy of- fensive is favorable to allies Opp, Ala, man is reported killed President names May 30 as day Of prayer.
 United nation will pay hom- age to patriotic motherhood. 2-American national army selectmen parade before King and Queen in London. 3-organization of allied armies for Red Cross. 4-Editorial comment 5rvital topics discussed at closing session of bankers. Alabama women sell s6.23s.9oo worth of Liberty Bonds. 6-Cooper is taken from Muscle Shoals work. 7-Spring conference of Alabama good roads workers 10-11-Sports
 SECTION 2-3-4-5-News of automobile world.
 SECTION c 1-2-s-4-News of society. 5-Under fire with American boys on Lorraine sector. 6-Fa shions- 7-Dolly Dalrymple. s-Amusements 9-Carpenters letter. : v SECTION D Comic supplement.
 q NoILOas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-12
GERMANY'S PROBLEM IN
 EAST CAUSES UNEASINESS

Indications are multiplying that Ger many's positions in the east is causing her uneasiness She is reported to have made additional demands on Russia which are said to have affected sensi- ply the sentiment of the bolsheviki, whose attempts to weld an army into shape the Germans are attempting to thwart.
 In the Ukraine the situation is even more disturbing to the Germans, ac- cording to current dispatches, which announce growing anti-German senti- ment because of the oppressive meas ures of the Teutons. To meet this, ad- ditional German troops are being sent to the disturbed region. the western front even being drawn upon for cav airy, dispatches from Dutch sources an- nounce. These report Bavarian horse men arriving at Liege, Belgium, on their way to the Ukraine. Troops of the new national army of the United States paraded through Lon- don on Saturday, three battalions of them, to the plaudits of large crowds and the compliments of King George, Premier Lloyd George and other mo- tables.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-12
Cadet Observers Are
 Uninjured in Wild
 Flight of Balloon
Great Gas Bag Breaks Away From Moorings and Goes Many Miles
 From San Antonio

San Antonio. Tex. May 1.-Two cadet observers who were in a captive army balloon which broke away at bal loon field near here today. reached the field tonight by automobile. The camp adjutant, in the absence of Mai. A. B. Lampert. commander, declined to give the names of the cadets or state how they effected landing All observers in captive balloons wear folded para |chutes. which in event they should fall from the basket, open automatically. The balloon came to earth near Austin this afternoon
 The balloon escaped when it was being hauled down for the noon hour. breaking away with about 50 feet of cable. An air squadron from Kelly field was called upon and gave pursuit
 In descending E miles north of Aus tin. the balloon bounced along the groun l for several miles before settling, and the gas bag was considerably torn by barb wire fences. over which it had been dragged. Nothing was found in the basket except small piece of equip ment-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-12
DAVID r. WILSON OF OPP, ALA, IS
 KILLED IN ACTION Casualty List From Army in France Contains 69 Names-11 Officers
 Includeds
By the Associated Press

Washington, May 11.-The casualty list today contained 69 names. divided as follows:
 Killed in action s, died of wounds 4, died of accident :, died of disease 4. died of other causes !, wounded sc- vereIy 4. wounded slightly 34. prison CTS previously reported missing ,.
 Eleven officers were included. Lieut.. Adrian c. Edwards, Carrollton, Ill., and Walter Cecil Flato, New York city, were killed in action
 Col. George F. Leach, Minneapolis. and Lieut.. Mortimer L. steinhardt, New York were wounded slightly.
 Listed as prisoners are: Capt. John F. Hardesty, Winfield, Mo, and Lieut.. William H. Gordon, New York city. Thomas Benjamin Kern, Bethlehem, Pa Frank K. Miller. Madeira, Pa, and James E. Quigley, Adrian. Pa.
 The name of Lieut.. Alton P. Wood. Boston. appears among those who died "of other causes"
 The list includes:
 Killed in action: Private David F. Wilson, opp, Ala Died of disease: Privates Nathaniel Godson, Bluffton, $. C.; John S Rob : inson, Pearl River, La. Wounded slightly. Privates Joe c. Mullins, Mrs. Gala Mullins. Greenfield, Tenn; Robert E. Stephens, J. B. stephens, R. D. No. 1, Calhoun. Ga. Ottawa. May 11.-R. voorlxis. Colum bia, Tenn, appears among the wounded in today's Canadian casualty list.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-12


 Messages to American mothers also were issued tonight by Secretary ba- ker. Secretary Daniels and pr. Anna Howard Shaw, chairman of the woman committee of the council of national defense. Mir. Bakers message was word from the soldiers at the front asking their mothers to be of good cheer, while Mir. Daniels called upon the nation to join in prayer for all mothers of the defenders of democ- racy.s
 President Wilson's message lssued in response to a House resolution. sald'
 T take the liberty of calling special attention to the fact that this is motn- CTS day. and take advantage of the occasion to suggest that during this day our attention be directed particu- larly to the patriotic sacrifices which are being so freely and generously made by the mothers of our land in unselfishly offering their hons to bear arms and. If need be. tc f'~ i- T.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-12

ana gooo VIII. a4 The proclamation, issued in respons to resolution by Congress, follow
 By the President of the United States.
 "A proclamation.
 "Whereas The Congress of the United States. on the second day of April last, passed the following resolution.
 Resolved by the Senate tthc House of Representatives con- curring), That. it being duty pe- cuIiarly incum bent in time of war humbly and devoutly to ac- knowledge our dependence on AL mighty God and to implore His aid and protection. the President ot the United States be, and is here by respectfully requested to com mend day of public humiliation. prayer and fasting, to be ob- served by the people of the United States with religious solemnity and the offering of fervent sup plications to Almighty God for the safety and welfare of our cause His blessing on our arms. and speedy resoration of an honorable and lasting peace to the nations or the earth
 And whereas, It has always been the reverent habit of the people or of the United States to turn in humble appeal to Almighty God for His guidance in the affairs of theis common life;
 Now, therefore, l, Woodrow Wilson. President of the United State of America. do hereby pro claim Thursday. the thirfieth day of May, day already freighted with sacred and stimulating memo ries, day of public humiliation, prayer and fasting, and to exhori my fellow citizens of all faiths. and creeds to assemble on that day in their several places and wor- ship there. as. well as in their homes, to pray Almighty God that < He may forgive our sins and short
 
 comings as people and purify our hearts to see and love the truth. to accept and defend all things that are just and right. and to purpose only those righteous acts and Judgments which are in conformity with His well beseecn- ing Him that he will give VI ory to our armies as they fight for freedom. wisdom to those who take counsel on our behalf in these days of dark struggle and perpiexity, and steadfastness to our people to make sacrifice to the utmost in support of what is just and true. bringing us at last the peace m which mems hearts can be at rest, and which is founded upon mercy. justice and good will.
 Tn witness thereof I have here unto set my hand and caused the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-12
Katherine Stinson Made Postal Clerk on New
 Mail Route Through Air

Chicago, May 1I.-Miss Kath- crime Stinson.. aviatrix. was sworn in today as . postal clerk, and Monday morning will start for New York in her airplane. cnr- ryinE q number of especially ad- dressed letters for delivery in that city.
 The new stamp of the :<-cent denomination. to be issued for av- iation mall. will carry the pie ture of m airplane. 1t was said here today. The border desisn wtll be red and the airplane blue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-12
Head of Steel Corporation,
 However, Does Not State l Where Location Is to Be
GOVERNMENT MONEY
 WILL BE USED FOR GREAT UNDERTAKING
One Hundred Alabamians to Serve at Headquarters of the Fifty-First Division.
 High Mason Coming
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

Washington, May 11.-(Spe
 cial. )-E. H. Gary, chairman of the board of directors of the United States Steel corpora ton, declared today that the site on which will be erected the plant for the manufacture of artillery and munitions of war for the government had been seleced.
 He made that observation when Sem ator Bankhead asked if it would serve any good purpose for delegations from Birmingham to present to him the ad- vantages which Birmingham offered, and reasons why the big plant should be located in Alabama.
 .'The site has already been selected replied Judge Gary, and no argument could possibly cause change in tho plans. It would be utterly useless. therefore. for Birmingham deiega ' tions to visit the executive officers of the corporation
 Judge Gary did not name the loca- tion of the site for the proposed plant. The project will be financed by the government, and appropriations for it are at present in the hands of Chair man Dent of the House committee on military affairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-12
Gen. Maurice, Who Made
 Attack on Lloyd George,
 Placed on Retired List

London, May 1.-The army council, having considered the explanations rendered by Gen. Frederick R. Maurice, has decided thnt he shall he placed forthwith upon retired pny.
 The retirement of General Maurice was made known tonight by brief as follows;
 s.The army council. having conaid- cred the explanations rendered by Ma jor General Maurice of . breach of regulations committed by him in writ ing and causing to be publiahed . letter which appeared in the press on the seventh instant, have decided that he be placed forthwith on retired pay.s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-12

we especially remember these moth- CTS in our prayers. praying God for His divine blessing upon them and upon their sons whose whole-hearted ser vice is now given to the country which We love-
 The other messages follow: ITO the Mothers of America: I bring you a message from your boys in France. They are cheerful and earnest and full of fght-as proud of their country as their country is proud of them.
 From you they yet draw inspiration. and to you they send message filled with determination and with hope. They hope to make this war the last war that America will ever have to fight against a military despotism. and they want to fight till that hope has been achieved.
 "They ask you to be of good cheer. to be with them fondly in your thoughts, and to sustain your hearts
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-12
HIGH MASON COMING

Washington. May 11.--(Special) George Fleming Moore, head of the Scottish Rite Masons of the United States will leave Washington for Bir- mngham tomorrow and will be the guest of honor at the laying of the cor- ner stone of the new federal building Wednesday.
 Senators Bankhead and Underwood have found it impossible on account of stress of official business to att tend the ceremonies.
 Representative Heflin of the Fifth district will leave Monday for Bir- mingham and will deliver an address as feature of the celebration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-12
German Losses Are Heavy in Fighting on Southern End of Present Active Theatre in France-British
 Are Holding in Flanders
BERLIN STATEMENT CLAIMS
 AMERICANS LOSE HEAVILY
Local Raid on Italian Front Results in AL lied Success-100 Prisoners Taken.
 Huns Muddling Eastern Problem
By Associated Press

Paris May 1.-The Germans attacked the French lines day after violent artillery fire southwest of May Raineva and gained small section of territory which reaken by the French by brilliant attack according losses.
 Rome, May 11Italian troops stormed Monte Corno and took about 100 prisoners and four machine the office.
 London, May 11-Feld Haig's report general headquarters in France tonight says:
 "A raid attempted by the enemy neighborhood Vitasse repued There is nothing further of special interest to report"
 Bern May 1-(Via London. )-Heavy losses inflct ed the American southwest of Apremont and north of Parroy by strong bombardment according the fcaI communication from general headquarters today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-12
Huns Delay Ofensiue, Giuing Allies Time
 10 Better Positions
Another Week Passes Without Renewal of Enemy Attack and in Meantime Foch's Forces Win Various Local Engagements in Flanders
 and on SOmme Front
By Associated Press

Another week has passed without renewal by the of the offensive that they began March 21 which halted before Amens early in April and to definite right flank before the the month of May opening
  southwest of effort by the either here other Possibly they and therefore hoped would be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-12
DIMICK WINS POINTS

Washington, May 11.-tSpecial.)-- Dan Dimick, Birmingham Tive wire,' wins case in Washington. Sometime ago. the war department expressed a desire for 100 Alabamians to serve at headquarters of Army Division 51. Tho Rotary club, through patriotism, se- cured those men. some of whom yielded good jobs.
 And then the war departm cnt changed it's mind. It said it lacked authority MT. Dimick came to Washington and with the assistancs of Senator Underwood, convinced the department that 1t had authority, ana cleared up the situation.
 The hundred young men of Birmirss ham will be given positions and will soon be ordered to report to south CarCffua
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-12

seal of the United States to be affixed.
 Done in the District of Colum- bia this eleventh day of May, in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and eighteen, and of the Independence of the United States the one hundred and forty WOODROW WILSON" By the President.
 ROBERT LANSING,
 Secretary of State"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-12
DANIELS URGES
 ! UNITED, MILITANT
 ! METHODIST CHURCH Secretary of Navy Delivers Address Before Confer ence in Atlanta
By Associated Press

Atlanta, May 11.-Secretary Daniels, speaking tonight before the general conference of the Methodist Episco- pal church. south, urged all branches of American Methodism to unite into "one mighty army of militant Method ists."
 Reciting how the recent unity xof command in the allied armies in France had mobilized the forces of civiliza- tion into one invincible army to meet the Prussian onslaught, the Secretary of the Navy asked if this wise action action did not afford convincing req son why American Methodists should do likewise and gain strength and soli- darity fin the onward movement Of their mighty Christian army.
 SUPREME HOUR
 sIn this supreme hour" continued the secretary, when sectionalism has blossomed into national duty and love of tho republic has broadencd to make
 fContInued on Page Two)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-12
Chiffon County Man Dies

Mountain Creek, May 11.-(SpeciaD Joel Dennis, aged 60 years, died at his home near here on Saturday morning and intcrinent will be made Sunday. May F. MT. Dennis was one of the most prominent and progressive citizens of Chiffon county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-12
United Nation VIII Do
 Reuerence and Homage
 To Patriotic Motherhood
President Issues Message Day to American People, and Baker and Daniels Bring Word From Boys in Army and Navy to Brave Women Who
 Send Them Forth to Fight
Bx Associated Pres.

Washington nations unity and in homage President Wilson Mothers Q American people
 Especially it fitting President sad American men defense of world liberty reered and he called God flor His divine them their the rhich uue nueO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-12
ALLIED COMMANDER IS NOT
 NEGLECTING PREP VARIATIONS
FOCH'S POSITIONS BEING
 IMPROVED IN MINOR FIGHTS

Every day gives evidence of the alertness of the allied forces. Numerous minor operations have been under taken to improve their positions on the various fronts and their artillery fire has been directed to equally good pur- pose in breaking up the organizing eff forts of the enemy Airplane raids with out number, in which the superiority of the entente air forces has been clearly shown, lave served the same end, be- sides being notably productive of val nabIe information, while innumerable infantry raids have been almost uni formly fruitful in an informative sense
 Betterments of the allied positions reported yesterday included an advance py the French on the Flanders front, in the neighborhood of Locre, where the approches to Mont Rogue, one of the bulwarks of the allied line. have &thereby been made more secure.
 FRENCH FORCES ACTIVE
 ON SOUTHERN END OF LINE
 Far to the south of the Somme, on the southern side of the great Montdidier salient, French troops likewise carved a slice out of German-held territory. near Orvillers-sorel. seven miles south east of Montdidier.
 As complement to both these opera tions there were numerous successful raids, notably one by the French in the region north of Grivesnes. southeast of Amiens, near the point where General Petain's troops made notable ad- vance as the result of local attack Thursday, and another along the line southeast of Montdidier. The British carried out profitable raiding operations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-12
American People To Pray For Victory
 On Memorial Day
President Issues Proclamation Fixing Date Which Ma ton Will Bow in Humiliation and Reverence to Higher Power, Asking Success in Arms
 Bringing Just Peace
By Associated Press

Washington 1Ntonal Memorial Day. Thursday May 3o is Wilson proclamation issued today day of and asked the