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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
SHELL FIRE EXCHANGED

With the American Army on the Vese Front, August 13.-(By the Associated Press )-The exchange of high explosive shells, shrapnel and gas projectiles on the front held by the Americans between Soissons and Rheims is taking place Another intellectual stab has been made at Fismette by the Germans. This oc- cured last night. Today has been com paratively quiet. The front and back areas of both sides along the Vesle are being reached by shell fire, but there has been no alteration in the line.
 The Germans are digging in. but not in such manner as to indicate an in- tention permanently to stay where they are. The reports of observers continue to show there is a probability it is only their intention to fight off the Franco Americans until they can consolidate more completely their scattered organiza- tions and make a withdrawal over the Aisne in orderly fashion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14

pushed forward close behind the line and sent down much useful informa- tion Our artillery and reconnaissance machines were busily occupied all day.
 Enemy airplanes were active and there was much air fighting. Thirty hostile machines were brought down and seven driven down out of con- trol. One German balloon was shot down in flames.
 "Forty-five tons of bombs were dropped by us during the 24 hours, the Peronne and Cambrai sta tions be- ing heavily assailed. .
 Twelve of our airplanes, including one night bombing plane, are miss ing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14

1he announcement is regarded as hay ing deep significance at the war depart ment, mainly because it places the Amer lean army in France on the same footing as the French Or British forces there.
 Formation of the army is taken hers to mean that the Americanization of a oetinlte portion of the front has been completed. Supply lines, railways bases, storage facilities, debarkation ports and the like, ccreated and operated by Amer jeans, stand behind the first army. The only statement of the location of this American front given is that it is south of the Marne."
 Presumbly this means a part at least of the long line from St. Mihiel to the Swiss border, where American troops have been put in at intervals during the last few months.
 1,250,0OO MEN
 The extent of that front has not been disclosed, nor has the definite strenstb of the army been given. The advices in. dicate that it comprises, however, five Iull corps. which means approximately 1,250,0o0 men
 
 line is to make a definite beginning at apport!onlng the long front The British hold the let flank, aided by the Bel slans. from the North sea to the june ture of the British Fourth army, and tho French First army in Picardy, where an offensive is being conducted at present In that position the British are not only holding their share of the line, but stand between the enemy and the channel ports, which would be his only road to England while the British fleet exists. The French armies presumably are be- ing concentrated wholly between the Picardy Juncture with the British and the American left, beyond verdun. They block the roads to Paris
 To the Americans has fallen the re- mainder of the front to the Swiss border The first army undoubtedly now holds the bulk of that line, with such French help as is necessary. The whole line probably Is under General Pershing's di-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
Republicans of Texas
 Nominate Full Ticket

Houston, Tex, August 13.-Republic- an state convention in session here today nominated complete state ticket, headed by Charles A. Boynton, of Waco, for governor went on record as favoring the immediate submission Of the amendment to the national and constitutions comforting upon women the right of suffrage. and favorius legislative consideration of permitting the sale Of light wines and beer under stringent regulations subject to local option laws, another effective at the conclusion of the war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
President Appreciates
 Work of Physicians

Washington, August 1S.-Presdenr Wilson, ir letter to Dr. Franklin Mar. tin. chairman of the general medical board of the council of national defense, made public tonight, expressed his ap- preciation oe the service being rendered the nation by the medical profession. The President in his letter approves the establishment of volunteer medical service corps to include all physicians who because of age, physical disa bility, dependents and essential home needs are ineligible for the medical corps or the army or navy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
Great Damage Wrought
 by British Bombers

Geneva, August 3.-Details received nere concerning the recent British bom- nardment of Karlsruhe say that the northern portion of the station was se- rlousiy damaged, as also was the arsena, where there was a heavy explosion. One pomp exploded on the wing of the palace or the Grand Duchess Sophie, killing or injuring several visitors and servants A second bomb fell near a cannon fac tory, which, however, escaped injury. A third bomb smashed the windows If tho principal church of the city. At the time the church was filled with wor. shipers. who fled In panic. Many ner. sons were injured.
 The Germans admit that II persons were killed and 26 injured. In to the present no train from Karlsruhe has ar rived at Bassel since the air raid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14

rect command, even the French corps ol | dlVlsions that are necessary until adii
 tional American troops arrive. Tn, American commander will hereafter al rect all opera tions on his front He has as much freedom of action on his oW I lines as has Sir Douglas Haig on the British frcnt, or General Petain on the French, for he stands on an equality witt them. All three are under Marsha Foch for the major campaigns.
 TO WEIGH QUALITIES
 As direct commander of the army in the field, General Pershing will be well situated to weigh the qualities of the men he has assigned temporarily as corps commanders. From these five officers he probably will select the commander of tie army later and opinion here leans to- ward MaJ.-Gen. Hunter Liggett, now commanding the first corps on the Vesle front. as his choice It is expected also that General Pershing will soon name ms permanent corps commanders, the appointment carrying with it the rank of lieutenant general
 General Liggett's corps probably is re- gatded as the mobile reserve of the first army. as such is being employed on the French front. Should aggressive oper- ations be undertaken on the American front, however, this corps probably would be used there, supplemented by French and possibly British mobile re- serves sent by General Foch. In that case, while General Foch would map out the objects of the action in a broad way, General Pershing would command the joint forces.
 This recalls the fact that the American sector includes what always has been considered the logical road to Berlin for French advances. It was across lines now held by Americans that the French struck in 1914 before the plunge of the German army through Belgium localized the war in northern France.
 While the enemy is still in northern France, it may be that no major attack can be attempted through these gate ways. The campaigns in Picardy and at the Marne, however are aimed at fore ing him back until the opportunity comes to drive back at him and it is regarded by officers here that it will be over the American lines that the real thrust at Germany will be driven home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
At Loew's Biiou
Spanish Grippe in
 New York Is Feared

New York. August 13-Nine sailors rom q Norwegian liner which docked here yesterday were taken today to the Norwegian hospital where they will be Kept under observation to ascertain whether they are suffering from Spanlsa influenza. Some of the men. it was said at the fospital, were very ill, but the others had passed the crisis and were on the way to recovery. Several days. it was said, must pass before the physicians Will be able to determine the nature of the malady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
442 LOST WHEN THE
 DJEMNAH SINKS

Paris, August 13.-Four hun- dred and forty-two men are missing as a result of the tor pedoing of the French steamer DJemnah in the Mediterranean the night of July 14-15, while bound from Bizerta to Alexandria with troops on board, according to an official announcement. -Four days later the French steamer Austra- Han also was torpedoed in the Med- itcrruueau
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
Anna Held's Funeral
 Will Be Held Today

New York, August 13.-The funeral of Anna Held will be held here tomorrow. The casket will be placed in a vault in Woodlawn cemetery and at the end of the war the body will be taken to Paris for burial. according to an announce ment today by Miss Liane Held Car rera. the actress daughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
AERIAL ACTIVITY

London, August 13-An official com municaticn issued tonight by the air ministry says:
 "On the night of August 12-13 our air machines. attacked hostile airdrome and trains, anti-aircraft batteries and search lights and other ground targets with bombs and machine gun fire. All our machines returned safely.
 ''On the 18th, the hostile airdrome at Buhl was attacked. The results were not observed owing to bad visibility.
 .'In the course of fighting in the air one hostile machine was brought down in flames and fell inside our lines. All our machines returned safely"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
Pershing Sends Special
 Message to President

Washington, August 13.-A special personal message from General Per shing was delivered to President Will son today by Col. John F. T. Finney of the army medical corps, recently re- turned from France after a years ser vice. The contents of the message were not disclosed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
ITALIAN STATEMENT

Rome. August 13.--An official state- ment issued today at the war office reads:
 In the upper Zebru valley one of our patrols attacked an enemy ad- vance post on Height 26S2. killing some Of the garrison and capturing the sur vivors Enemy shelters were destroyed and the patrol returned unharmed.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
DEATHS

Mrs Christie Anna Swain-Aged AT; died yesterday afternoon at the fam fly residence, 5S05 First avenue. She is survived by her husband, c. H Swain, mother and sister, Mrs. Ella s. Green Funeral from the residenc, :, tomorrow at 3:30 o'clock. Interment at Forrest Hill cemetery. Mrs. w. F. LOwe.-Died Monday at a local infirmary. Remains shipped yesterday to Lexington. Ky. by Woodin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
Lieutenant WinslOw
 Killed in Air Fight

Paris, August 13.-Lieut. Alan F. Wins low of River Forest, H., was killed during air fighting at the end of lasl week. Winslow formerly belonged to the French escadrille, but was transferred to the American army when the United States entered the war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
TOO LATE ID CLASSIEY

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 WANTED-To borrow, $S000 on city prop erty worth s25.0o0 and renting for sl205O per month In answer give interes and commission charges. S-90, care Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
An1ericanizafion or
 Portion Of the Front
 Has Been Completed
Secretary Baker Formally Advised of Creation of the First American Field Army-Persh-
 ing to Retain Command

Washington August 13Secretary Baker formally ad- ved today by General Pershng that the first American field army had been created General Persng retaining command or the army as well of the entire American expedonary force for the The dispatch added nothing to details o the army organization already made from Paris however, MT. Baker said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
GROUND GAINED BY ALLIES BEING HELD
 AT EVERY POINT
tcontinued from Page One,

ln three weeks wrested from the Ger. 1 mans what required four n,o,tbs ea, 1 'pem 10 obtain at cost yariousl1, eeti 1 mated at from 700,OO to l. GOO. GOO men Ihe immediate results of the coun+a, oIiensives which will have the greateet oearing on substantial operations are the cIearing or the Chateau Thierry pocket
 oi1g the ,is the menace to Epernay and Paris; the liberation of Montddier. ending tbe meance to Amiens; the freezing of the important eastern railroad line from rar1s to Chalons, and the equally innnor- tant northern line from Paris to Amiens restoring to the allies means of comm.
 lllcatlon' Which give them enormously
 greater ease in future movements of
 troops. oA
 NO RUPTURE POSSIBLE
 These successes render impossible any rupture Of the line which would sepa- rate the French, armies of the center rom those to the east, or rupture of fhe Juncture between the French and britisb The most disastrous conse- quence to the Germans, aside from the neaVy losses they sustained in men and material. is the collapse of their plan 10 drive wedges into the allied lines and the substantial widening and joining winch would have threatened general dis location
 Marshal Foch's strategy l in reducing the sahent wedges wrested the initiative m operations from the Germans, at once oDEglng them either to order general retreat to strong position such as the Somme. or to engage reserves. The enemy adopted the second alternative, which, having failed, makes eventual retirement immensely more difficult
 The first phase of the battle of the Avre finds the French with a footing upon Thiescourt plateau, west of Noyon, which has vital importance in future op- erations. The Germans must either re- capture the position at high cost, if he can, or abandon Noyon, which means the fall of Rove and Lassigny, which al- ready are under imminent menace of capture.
 The disaser which menaced Gen. Won Hutiers' army has been ,averted for the moment. The few narrow passages which are now open for the withdrawal of his stores are so harassed by the bombs of aviators and the fire of heavy artillery that prompt escape is impos- sible, rendering probable a desperate ef- fort by the Germans to cling to their 1914 line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
MUCH AIR ACTIVITY

London, August 13-The following g official communication dealing with aviation was issued this evening:
 "Work in the air was actively car ried on in all it's branches August 12. On the battle fronts our balloons were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
CENERALS RETIRED

Paris, August 13-General Won Mudra and General Liebrecht. who commanded German armies in the offensive which began on July 15 have been placed on the retired list, according to Berne newa- papers, which have been received here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Lyric

Birmingham theatregoers are enjoy- ing an excellent vaudeville bill at the Lyric and is featured by high class at fractions. "The Tick Took Girls" a comedy, and originality is one of the best acts of it's kind ever seen at the Lyric, and it furnishes much mirth and merriment.
 Josephine Davis is also on the bill and provides q most pleasing part of the programme. She has an excellent voice and her songs are we'll selected. Doris and Russell, The Musical Rail- roaders," entertain in a novel and orig nal musical act. Lyric screen tele- grams are educational and interesting.
 At Loew's BijOu
 Jane and Katherine Lee will be at Loew's Bijou in Doing Their Bit" which is one of the greatest patriotic films that has ever been shown at this theatre and one in which these two Juvenile stars are at their best.
 There is no end to the laughs. sobs and real comedy that will ensue througout the big seven-part film. and Tn addition to this. there will be the usual live all-star vaudeville acts.
 The photoplay is one that every na ttrlot should see. It is especially pleas ing to the children who are sure to enjoy it.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-09-26
HERE'S PRIZE ESCAPE STORY
United States Flyer in Germany Sent
Out With an Incubus,
but Loses 1t.

New York.-This story Is told Of an
American aviator, whose machine had
been forced to land within the Ger
man lines and who was taken prisoner,
but returned few days afterward to
American headquarters, safe and
sound, in his own machine:
After his capture he was taken be-
fore the commanding officer, who in
formed him that they were desirous
of obtaining certain information re-
garding the allies forces and had de-
cided to send him up in his own ma
chine accompanied by a German off,
Ger, who would shoot him instantly If
he deviated from orders. Accordingly,
he took his machine up, his German
companion sitting beside him with q
drawn revolver at his ribs.
While in the air he began to rumi-
nate on the much-overrated German
efficiency" for, as he said, II had. Of
course, determined that the German
observer should never return to his
lines, even If it cost me my own life.
l was thinking just how I could do it,
when all at once / realized that the
man beside me was not strapped in. I
couldn't help chuckling as looped the
loop"
Catoctin clarion., 1918-09-26
PRETTY SENORITA IS A "HE"
Discipline Causes Soldier From Jeffer.
son Barracks No End Of
Trouble.

Portland, Ore-Discipline caused
soldier from Vancouver barracks no
end Of trouble here. The enlisted man,
while on furlough, went to mas
querade ball clothed as Spanish dam
cling girl. After the ball, while walk
Ing TO restaurant for supper he
passed an officer, and promptly salut-
ed
The spectacle of a rather pretty
"girl' salutiLs aroused the officers
curiosity, and an investigation re-
vealed the true state of affairs.
ut is against the regulations for an
enlisted man to discard his uniform
during war times" said the officer.
"Return at once to the barracks and
report to your commanding Officer"
The soldier followed discipline again
and obeyed. The appearance of a
"dancing girl" within the army pre-
cincts caused more trouble, and as the
soldiers uniform was in Portland it
took some time to straighten matters
out.
After being threatened with court
martial and other terrible things, the
officers took pity on the soldier and
let the incident pass with reprt-
mand.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-09-26
HEROES DAY.

To the Citizens OF Maryland, and hS
Clergy and Laity OF the Diocese OF
Baltimore:
At time when our Country Is IN
the midst of so many trials, and when
we are all being put to the test for our
common welfare and the preservation
of our ideals, 1t is imperative that w
should face courageously all the prob.
lens confronting us.
Through the greatest goodness of our
Lord and Master, our eyes have been
opened and we see our way clear before
us. Our citizens have been asked the
supreme question and they have answer.
ed 1t. They have given freely OF theif
treasures, and Of the results Of their
labors, these and more too.
Because many Of our friends and
neighbors have made the most supreme
sacrifice Of all. they have added to the
material offerings the priceless gift OF
their sons, the blood Of their blood, the
bone of their bone, and on some Of
these fathers and mothers the hand OF
affliction has been heavily laid. Some
Of these boys who marched away to
war will never come back. TheiI
names are inscribed on the nations
roll OF honor as heroes who died fol
the cause. And now 1t has been sug'
gested that Sunday, September 29th,
should be set apart as day Of solemn
memorial in Maryland, so that ouI
State may pay fitting tribute to the
memory Of her sons, and l do accord
ingly make request to all the citizens
Of the State Of Maryland that said day
Catoctin clarion., 1918-09-26
HEROES DAY.
DEAR BRETHREN:

DEAR BRETHREN:
Sunday, September 29th, has been
set apart as a day Of memorial to the
Soldiers Of Maryland who have given
up their lives hghting for the cause Of
Liberty and Justice.
The war has made many changes
amongst us. We have been called
upon to make many sacrifices, but
these brave young men have made the
greatest Of all, and there is no tribute
we could pay which would be In any
sense adequate to manifest our graft
tude to those heroic spirits.
We can, however, at least gather TO-
gether, and In some measure express to
our State and Nation how deeply we
feel our losses, and how sincerely we
regard our sense Of obligation. Let us
exemplify both by action and words
that the memory Of their heroism ID
always with us, and above all let Us
70 upon record that we are standing
solidly behind those who are now fight.
Ing, and that these boys who have al
ready passed to the beyond have not
died in vain. Were 1t necessary
would say more. but cannot think
that any Of our people would need
further urging to make this day
memorable.
WILLIAM FRASER MCDOWELL. DID
Baltimore. September 20
Catoctin clarion., 1918-09-26
HEROES DAY
PROCLAMATION
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
ANNAPOLIS, MD.

EXECUTIVE UEPARTMENT,
ANNAPOLIS. MD.
For more than q year the United
States OF America has been a par
ticipant, on the side Of liberty and
civilization, in the great world war
that within the space OF few years
has menaced and threatened to destroy
the best that mankind has struggled
for centuries to build up. While mil
lions of men have made the supreme
sacrifice for the salvation Of the world,
since the awful struggle began, until
recently these martyrs for the cause OF
Justice have been drawnfr the heroic
armies Of our Allies Of Europe. Now,
however. the situation has changed,
and our own splendid men In arms are
now standing firmly and hghting val
iantly beside their Allied brethren OF
foreign lands, and doing their noble
part to repel ths cruel oppressors OF
mankind Already over ten thousand OF
our brethren have made the supreme
sacrifice on foreign battle fields in de-
tense of principles for which they were
proud to die, and while conscious that
40 memorial that We can frame can add
glory to the record Of their holy serv-
Ice, We deem 1t At and appropriate that
we should formally take cognizance OF
.he sacrifices they have made. believing
that while we can add nothing to their
glorious fame we may by so doing In
crease the patriotic flame within our
own hearts a. we contemplate the
sacrifices they have made, and that IN
thought of them We may make new
dedication Of ourselves to the service
for which they died.
Now therefore in memory OF our
sacred dead Of this great world war,
and Of the loved ones they have left
behind, whose service and sacrifice 10
second only to that Of those they have
loved and lost, l, Emerson c. Harring-
ION, Governor Of the State OF Maryland,
do set apart and proclaim
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10Th. 1918, As
Heroes Day, and call upon all the peo-
ole Of Maryland to observe It with ap-
prop-iate services and ceremonies as
tribute Of honor and appreciation OF
the heroic men Of our own land who
have given their lives in this great
struggle for the freedom Of mankind.
Given under the
Great seal Of the State
THE GREAT SEAL Of Maryland. Done at
OF the City OF Annapolis
MARYLAND. this19th day Of Septem-
ber, nineteen hundred
and eighteen.
EMERSON C. HARRINGTON.
By the Governor:
THOMAS w. SIMMONS,
Secretary Of State.