The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-07-05


ees- In the same connection with the
statement that the Bolshevik Govern
mont had been overthrown come re-
ports that Archduke Nicholas has pro-
claimed himself Emperor. Contradic-
tory reports continue to pour In &c
Earding the assassination OF Nicholas
Romanoff, the former Emperor. Some
dispatches announce the former Gar
is well and in good health. Various
details also are given as to his pur-
ported assassination.
The Senate rejected by a vote OF 40
20 rs the Fail amendment to the s12,-
100000 Army Appropriation Bill
extending the draft ages to 20 and 40
years, respectively. An amendment of
Senator New providing for compulsory
military training Of young men also
was rejected.
President Wilson sent to the Senate
the names of eight new Major Gener-
ais and r. .Brigadier Generals of the
National Army to fill vacancies now
existing in military service. The Sc
lections were made by Gen. Pershing
and Gen. March and it was apparent
that the policy of selection for merit is
fully fixed throughout the army.
British and French forces, striking
IN Flanders and to the south, took the
Germans by surprise and gained
ground to the depth Of about mile
on total front Of eight miles. French
trops captured more than 1000 prison
ers. while the British took several
hundred. Hard fighting is in progress
N the mountains on the Italian front
Plans Of the United States for aiding
Russia in rehabilitating herself show
that the first step contemplated is
Informal assistance through American
business and Industrial leaders. 1t is
planned to license freely for export,
whatever is recommended as neces-
nary by the business men who will go
70 the aid OF that country.
Every effort is being taken by the
German government to prevent the
truth as to the cause of the war leak
ing out The memoirs OF Prince Lch
noWslxy have particularly perturbed
the government and with every issu-
ance OF the pamphlets on the subject,
government agents are on hand to buy
them At once.
Louisville fell far short OF her quota
in the War Savings Stamp campaign
and the drive will be renewed Tuesday
and Wednesday. Many firms went on
the honor roll and more names were
added to the list of limit pledges
Two conscientious DIRECTORS at Camp
Zhylor, selective service men from Pc
IN. Ind, were sentenced to 10 years
iniprisonmnt at Fort Leavenworth.
The United States closes its first |
fiscal year as participant in the world |
war with a trade balance OF $1,000 |
100000. Exports show a slight de-
crease while imports gained over the |
same period for last year. This show |
ing is regarded by Government Off |
cials as. extremely gratifying. Imports |
from South America have made the |
Latin republics the creditor of the |
United States.
The enormous sum of s22.0O0.00O.- |
600 went through the hoppers Of Cong |
ress. This included the vast army |
bill, the naval and sundry civil service |
measure and the postoffice appropria- |
ton. The haste was made in the hope |
that the measures could be passed be-
fore the end of the fiscal year and TO |
clear the way for the midsummer re-
sess.
The expected German drive has fail
ed to materialize, and instead the AL
lies have not only made gains of i'm |
portance but have bolstered their lines |
and are in fine condition for the ex-
pected attack. Counter blows deliver
ed against the French have been sue
eessfully repeIled-
Special American units sent from the |
United States to supplement the Am
erican forces already sent to the Piave
front have arrived in Italy. Gen.
March, Chief OF Staff. announced yes
terday Cen March declared the war
situation was especially favorable to
the allies as the result OF the rout of
the Austrians.
A British airplane maker has de-
clared he could turn out 10000 super
aerial dreadnoughts'' in the United
States by April 1, 1919. He declared
the craft could cross the Atlantic in a
continuous stream and would defeat |
the Germans within 30 to so days If the |
work is started now.
One hundred and sixty-one students |
from Camp Shelby, Miss. arrived at
Camp Taylor yesterday in fine condi-
ton and showing no mark of fatigue |
from their long trip. Among the ar
rivals are some Kentuckians and In |
dianans. who will take the course in
the artillery school
Announcement has been made by
Secretary OF War Baker that regi-
menf of American troops from the ex-
peditionary forces Of Gen. Pershing /,
has been ordered to the Italian front.
on their arrival. which is expected
shortly. the Austrians win have facing
them men from Italy the United
States, Great Britain and France.
Circuit Judge Stout at Frankfort. is
sued a temporary order restraining the
newly appointed State Board Of Health
which organized yesterday. from as
ruminr any OF the functions of office
and from interfering in any way with
t..c old hoard and its activities. The
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